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Summer 2014

Circle of MercySaint Mary HoMe i tHe M c auley

A publication of The Mercy Community ANNUAL REPORT EDITION

Par Excellence!The Mercy Community held its fourteenth annual Circle of

Mercy Golf Outing Monday, June 9 at Hartford Golf Club.

More than 100 golfers took part in the scramble format

tournament; top honors went to the foursome representing

Arrow Pharmacy: Greg Battiston, Ivan Corriveau, Mercy

Community Health Board of Directors Member Angelo

DeFazio, and Mike Yawgel, who received the low gross score.

Golfers Brian Claffey, Sean Claffey, Brendan Copes and

Jordan Copes (shown at left) earned the low net score.

In his remarks at the Tournament Dinner, President and

Chief Executive Officer William J. Fiocchetta thanked those

who sponsored The Mercy Community’s signature annual

fundraiser, saying: “The proceeds from this event assist us

in being a place that seniors can depend upon for high-

quality retirement living and health care. Through your

participation, you join us in continuing the Sisters’ of Mercy

Mission to provide shelter, comfort and healing to the elderly

– and in particular, to the elderly poor.”

He then welcomed James Taylor, president of the Southeast

division of Sodexo Health Care, to speak on behalf of the

event’s Title Sponsor. Mr. Taylor said: “At Sodexo, we

make residents the heart of everything we do. In fact, it’s

our passion to enhance the resident and patient experience,

to help them live their best lives. We call this our CARES

philosophy: Compassion, Accountability, Respect,

Enthusiasm, and Service. And it fits in perfectly with the

mission of The Mercy Community. Which is why each

year, it is a natural fit for Sodexo to be the title sponsor of

this event. For me, it is both a corporate philosophy and a

personal priority to give back in our local communities. We

value this partnership, we CARE about our residents, and it

is simply the right thing to do.”

The Mercy Community thanks all of the golfers, sponsors,

volunteers, dinner guests and prize and gift donors for

making the 2014 Circle of Mercy Golf Outing a financial

success and an unforgettable day in the life of its ministry.

V i s i t o u r w e b s i t e a t w w w . T h e M e r c y C o m m u n i t y . o r g

Sodexo District Manager Tammy Daysh, Southeast Division President James Taylor, and Bill Fiocchetta

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Mascola//Group’s Greg Davis (left) and Lauren Leitch golfed with Art St. Peter and Paul Anderson, residents of The McAuley.

The foursome representing Gold Sponsor Murtha Cullina had fun on the fairways.

2014 Tournament Champions (L-R) Mike Yawgel, Angelo DeFazio, Greg Battiston and Ivan Corriveau

Bill Fiocchetta welcomed Eric Dana to the team at the June 9 Tournament Dinner at Hartford Golf Club.

Eric Dana is Saint Mary Home’s new Administrator. He comes to The Mercy

Community with more than 20 years of experience in health care management

in skilled nursing/rehabilitation facilities in Connecticut. In addition to holding

a license as a Nursing Home Administrator, Mr. Dana is also a registered nurse.

He is a 1993 graduate of SUNY Utica/Rome, earning his B.S. in Healthcare

Administration.

“Eric’s experience as a collaborator, resident advocate and team builder will

serve him well in his new role as the Administrator of Saint Mary Home,” Bill

Fiocchetta said upon announcing Eric’s appointment in May.

Have We Met Yet?

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P r e s i d e n t ’ s M e s s a g e

Though the summer months are upon us, the pace at The Mercy Community hasn’t

relaxed a bit. I have been energized by the extraordinary activity happening on our

campus and hope that you will get a chance to visit us soon to take in our new views.

On July 28, we opened our remodeled Café at The McAuley: a wonderful complement

to our Dining Room. The café offers a casual atmosphere and menu and provides

more options in dining for our residents and their guests. We will be posting photos

at www.TheMercyCommunity.org showing the Café space before, during, and after

construction; I think you’ll marvel at the efficient design and delightful ambiance.

Thank you to our colleagues who saw this project through from concept to completion,

and to our residents for their patience while the Café was temporarily offline this

summer. We also have some new spaces at Saint Mary Home: a bright, comfortable

colleague break room and – coming soon – a more conveniently located Admission

Center on the Fitzgerald Unit in our Callaghan Center.

In this issue of Circle of Mercy, you will find much more news about the many good things happening for The Mercy

Community. On June 9, we held our fourteenth annual golf outing, and once again, we raised much-needed and deeply

appreciated funding for our residents, clients and programs. I am especially gratified by the fact that in 2014, we welcomed

our largest number of Platinum Sponsors (those supporting us at the $5,000.00 level) to date. Thanks to Mascola//Group,

Metro Realty Group, O, R & L Commercial, LLC, Select Rehabilitation and TEAM Mechanical for joining these ranks. Of

course, no mention of the Circle of Mercy Golf Outing would be complete without thanking our generous Title Sponsor,

Sodexo Senior Living. We were blessed to have James Taylor, president of Sodexo Health Care’s Southeast Division, as our

featured tournament dinner speaker. James is an eloquent storyteller, and he made a passionate case for giving to The Mercy

Community’s many important causes. We are grateful to all of our sponsors, donors and guests – as well as to our own

volunteer corps and the talented team at Hartford Golf Club – for allowing us to net more than $35,000.00 from this event

that is both so much fun and so meaningful to all of us in “The Circle.”

Beyond this, you will once again see the amazing feats so many of our colleagues are accomplishing. Whether continuing to

raise the profile of the arts at The Mercy Community, raising awareness of the impact of and hope for a cure for Parkinson’s

Disease in greater Hartford, or advocating for continuing education for both residents and colleagues in a variety of ways,

the women and men who serve here are truly remarkable. I am very proud to work among them each day and to join you in

celebrating the high-quality care they give in all that they do.

William J. Fiocchetta, President and CEO

. . . the women and men who serve here are truly remarkable. I am very proud to work among them each day . . .

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Luz Santana, Housekeeping/Laundry

Assistant at The McAuley, keeps her

promises. At age 16, she left home in

Ponce, Puerto Rico and immigrated

with her family of 12 to Holyoke,

Massachusetts. In 1996, as a high

school junior, Luz decided that she

needed to work, so she took a job

at a local Value Mart and deferred

her dream of a high school diploma.

She started working at The McAuley

in 2001, first as a waitress, then as a hostess. In an essay she

submitted to World Education, Inc’s Mother’s Day 2013 Writing

Contest, Luz explained: “After eight years, I was promoted to

a Supervisor/Hostess with a two-dollar raise. I was happy, but

not satisfied. All I wanted to do was to go back to school, but I

couldn’t go back with my work schedule.” Or a growing family.

The mother of three, Luz’s dilemma was clear, but she never lost

sight of the promise she made to herself that she would complete

her secondary education.

As Luz describes it, when David Stevens was hired as The

McAuley’s Director of Operations in 2011, he distributed a flyer

to all of the departments he would oversee in his new role. He

asked questions about colleagues’ goals in life, and in that inquiry,

Luz found an opening for the conversation she wanted to have.

She met with David, sharing with him her promise to herself. He

assured Luz that he could help her to achieve her goal.

“One hour every Tuesday, four of us from the same department

studied for an hour with one of our residents,” Luz wrote in her

essay, referring to The McAuley resident Joyce Milliken. “She was

a teacher at New Britain High School before she retired. She

tutored us in reading and writing, and Dave tutored us in math.”

In November 2012, Luz graduated from West Hartford’s National

External Diploma Program. By that point, she hadn’t only fulfilled

her own dream, but also one that her family had come to share

with her. Her husband, The McAuley colleague David Maldonado,

had worked two jobs to support their family as Luz took time

to complete her education. Her eldest son, Giovanny, told her:

“Mommy, you are our role model in our lives. Congratulations,

you graduated before we did!”

On April 3, Luz received one of four Learner of the Year Awards

from The Connecticut Association for Adult & Continuing

Education. She received the Camille Tyskiewicz Memorial

Scholarship, established for an Adult Learner whose primary

language is not English. On April 10, the Voices of Connecticut

Adult Learners (VOCAL) presented Luz with a Student Teacher

Achievement Recognition Salute in Hartford. Reporter Carol

Johnson wrote about Luz in her April article for The West Indian

American: “What an inspiration to all adult learners. Who says it

cannot be done? It is never too late, and one is never too old to

learn and grasp available educational opportunities.”

Luz is still seizing opportunities. She has made herself new

promises, now about taking more English for Speakers of

Other Languages (ESOL) courses, advancing in her career

goals to become a Licensed Practical Nurse or pursue business

management. Meanwhile, she continues to encourage her

colleagues and her three children to focus on the promise and

privilege of education. By breaking big dreams into small,

manageable goals, Luz teaches persistence and success by example.

Exploding with Promise, Possibility Luz Santana is flanked by The McAuley colleagues (L-R) Dave Stevens, Joyce Thomas, and David

Maldonado (also Luz’s husband!) at the CAACE Awards Reception.What happens to a dream deferred?

Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore—

And then run? Does it stink like rotten meat?

Or crust and sugar over— like a syrupy sweet?

Maybe it just sags like a heavy load.

Or does it explode?

Langston Hughes, “Harlem (Dream Deferred)”

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CHE Trinity Health Recognizes The McAuley’s David Stevens

for Efforts Toward Educating Colleagues

David Stevens with new grads Anadilia Ortiz, Luz Santana, and Marisol Velasquez: all colleagues at The McAuley

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David Stevens, director of operations

at The McAuley, received the Sister

Gretchen Elliot Diversity & Inclusion

Champion of the Year Award from

CHE Trinity Health in an April 29

ceremony in Livonia, Michigan. He

was one of nine colleagues from across

the national health care system to

be recognized for an extraordinary

commitment to the work of diversity

and inclusion.

In his role at The McAuley, David works on quality improvement

for resident services and oversees the annual resident satisfaction

survey. He also supervises a number of colleagues and

collaborates with nearly every person employed at The McAuley.

Since coming on board in August 2011, David became concerned

with the number of colleagues he encountered who had the

pursuit of education as a long term goal, but who admitted

to him that they did not have a plan in place for achieving it.

Engaging the cooperation of former teacher Joyce Milliken, a

resident of The McAuley, David contacted the West Hartford

Continuing Education Department. That department administers

the National External Diploma Program: a federal high school

diploma program for adults who have acquired demonstrable

skills through work experiences. Participants work independently

to complete a series of tasks and then meet weekly with an advisor

or assessor to gauge progress.

In her nomination of David for the Diversity & Inclusion

Champion Award, Human Resources Manager Karen Landsberg

explained: “Tailoring the program to meet our needs, David

worked with three colleagues in our housekeeping department

championing their enrollment and encouraging them to succeed.

It was not an easy task and they faced many obstacles - their own

self esteem, their jobs, their family commitments - just to name

a few. However, David was their coach, their mentor. He set up a

computer lab where they could do their homework, he made sure

they had transportation to get to school once per week and he

removed the obstacles.”

Those three colleagues – Luz Santana among them—all completed

the program, and four more have since enrolled. In Karen’s

words: “This outstanding accomplishment would not have been

possible without David’s vision and his dedication to the program.

He is truly committed to empowering all colleagues; creating

an inclusive, positive learning culture and helping them realize

goals and achievements that they never thought possible. David is

one example of a colleague and resident demonstrating through

actions that The Mercy Community values and respects all

colleagues, believes in a culture of inclusion and strives to create

an environment ‘that rewards and motivates all individuals to

fully realize their potential while seeking, receiving, providing or

contributing to care’.”

At the “Equip, Empower, Influence” Awards Ceremony in Livonia,

Rick Gilfillan, President & CEO and Chief Diversity Officer for

CHE Trinity Health said: “We are proud of our commitment to

diversity and inclusion at CHE Trinity Health. Compassion and

justice are in our DNA. The people in this room and the work

that we do nationwide give me confidence that we will persevere.”

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ARMCHAIR

TRAVELERS

“First Class”The Mercy Community has always found pride in its high

standards of care, especially for those who work in Saint

Mary Home’s Alzheimer’s and Dementia Special Care

Community. Recently, Saint Mary Home was recognized for

those standards by the Alzheimer’s Association of America,

Connecticut Chapter. The organization bestowed a Best

Practices award honoring Armchair Travelers: a group

for residents with Alzheimer’s and related dementia. The

group, designed and facilitated by Theresa Di Meo of the

Therapeutic Recreation Department, allows Special Care

Community residents to experience international travel

without leaving their chairs.

After learning about the concept of armchair travel, a

method of instruction used in a variety of settings in

academia and health care, Theresa was inspired to form a

group to benefit Saint Mary Home’s residents. “I found the

notion fascinating,” Theresa shared. “Trying new things is

important at any age, and I wanted to afford that ability to

our residents.” Once a month, roughly 25 residents gather

in the Center One Dining Room to “travel” to a different

destination. In the past, Armchair Travelers has visited

countries in Europe, Central America and the Caribbean,

featuring warmer climates during the cold New England

winter, and cooler ones during summer.

Theresa’s group begins each journey by mapping a route

from Saint Mary Home to the featured location. The length

and method of transport is described, as well as current

weather and politics in the destination. Through library

books and DVDs, residents immerse themselves in the

local culture, learning about music, art, history, religion

and literature. Theresa even makes a special effort to serve

refreshments that are inspired by the featured region.

Armchair Travelers recently enjoyed tea and scones while

trekking their way through England.

Family members of Special Care Community residents are

encouraged to attend the group; those who have participated

have given praise to Theresa and her team for bringing the

excitement of travel back into their loved ones’ lives. “Our

residents’ reactions are the most rewarding part,” Theresa

said. “Throughout the voyage, I hear exclamations of

enthusiasm, disbelief and interest in the beauty and scenery

of each locale.” Her goal is to offer a cognitive experience that

engages all of the senses while, at the same time, maintains

a level of fun.

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Individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related

dementia are forced to confront the reality of memory

loss, and as a result, are faced with frustration and grief.

The process can be heartbreaking for loved ones, as well.

Often times, Theresa explained, residents’ memories of their

own trips are triggered by Armchair Travel, letting them

relive those experiences. Many of the travel DVDs that act

as “tour guides” feature the same family. Theresa noticed

that it has brought an added dimension to the experience,

allowing residents to visit new locations through the eyes

of growing children and their parents. The joy that surfaces

during Armchair Travelers brings tremendous comfort to all

participants – Saint Mary Home colleagues included. “While

the original intent was to oversee a person-centered activity

for our residents, I found myself enjoying it just as much for

all the same reasons. I can’t wait for our trip to Rome this

month!” said Theresa.

Theresa Di Meo

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Living with Art at The McAuleyby Margaret V. Tedone

Resident Alma Collins

Walk into Abbeyliex, Building A, at The McAuley and the

first thing you will see facing you is a colorful painting of an

old carousel. The plaque says that the scene is “The Carousel

at Bushnell Park,” the artist is Kamil Kubik and that it was

donated by Alma and the late Dan Collins, former residents of

The McAuley. Kubik was a famed Czech artist known for city

scapes and magnificent florals seen in many nationally known

collections. Alma was living at The McAuley with her sister

Audrey Burton when she met Kamil Kubik and his wife, prima

ballerina Joanna. They began a fast friendship which thrust Alma

into a second career in the art world, following a much-loved

successful time as a teacher in the West Hartford Schools.

At about the same time, Alma and Audrey founded Arts Universal

Research Associates, Inc. (AURA) to promote art related projects

and communications. Their professional activities included

finding artists to create objects for collectibles companies and

they also represented artists to corporations and galleries. About

her second career, Alma has said that living at The McAuley

freed her from the demands of home ownership allowing her

time to pursue her new artistic endeavors. Living in the friendly,

stimulating, and interesting residential environment for which

The McAuley is noted, her artistic activities expanded not only

into a full time activity, but into a fun time in her life.

Alma met and married Dan Collins at The McAuley and their

wonderful marriage is duly noted in her current residence, a

sunny bright room at Saint Mary Home, where mementos of

their life keep this very pretty lady happy and upbeat. A large

frame holds photos of Dan and a special poem to him. Another

wall holds a painting by Salvador Dalí, reminding her of a writer,

who, in describing Alma’s versatile artistic life, opened his article

with the question: “Whom would you rather interview, surrealist

painter Salvador Dalí, sculptor Chiam Gross, painter Jamie Wyeth

or ballerina Natalie Makarova?” Alma Collins has interviewed

them all. (Dalí twice!) She has also written numerous articles for

periodicals like Architectural Digest (cover story on Carlos Páez

Vilaró, Uraguayan sculptor,) and an article on the Santa Fe home

of artist Eric Sloane, both translated into Japanese and Italian

editions.

And so proceeded Alma’s foray into the world of Art, joined by

Dan, and very much to the benefit of The McAuley through their

generosity. The Collins name is seen throughout The McAuley

as donors of many paintings which daily enrich our lives as we

continue to enjoy them.

For instance, turning the corner, past the Concierge desk, into

The McAuley’s spacious main corridor, we see a number of

spectacular maritime prints by John Stobert, an Englishman who

visited his father in South Africa and sketched exotic ports of call

along the way. In 1965, he visited the United States and created

many large originals of American harbor scenes in the days of the

great Clipper ships era, scenes that no longer existed. There are

three prints of the historic whaling ship, the Charles W. Morgan,

built in 1841 and docked in Mystic, Connecticut, and greatly

lionized in the media. It has had a major restoration this year

and is under sail visiting eastern ports.

There is an intriguing print of Boston harbor at midnight to

tweak your imagination and to admire Stobart’s attention to

detail. Two other Stobert prints show local scenes: the Paddleboat

“City of Hartford,” arriving at its dock at the foot of State Street,

Hartford in 1870, and a view of the Old State House from the

Connecticut River waterfront in 1876. Then we see the ship

“Independence,” at the Wayne City Landing in Kansas, also

known as the “Start of the Santa Fe Trail.”

All these maritime masterpieces have been done in incredible

detail of the ships and the docks, buildings, houses,

and people as they existed during

New England’s whaling years,

and each time you view them

you will see something new.

A resident noticing my frequent

perusal of these prints one day

asked me, “Margaret, haven’t

you seen every single detail

by now?”

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This cherished grouping receives much attention by residents

and visitors alike, and was given to Alma Collins by a friend and

she thoughtfully donated them to The McAuley to be enjoyed by

many residents for a long time.

As we proceed to the A3 floor double elevator room, we see

a millennium gift of Alma and Dan by artist Kenneth Larson

entitled “Remembrance.” It is a pleasant floral print that is not

easily forgettable. In the single elevator room on the same floor

is a wonderful Kamil Kubik, “Wild Flowers,” a very much alive

pictorial whose vibrant colors made us yearn for Spring during

this past dismal winter.

Traveling along further on A3, we come to a lounge with a name

and a framed poem. Dedicated in 1996 by Alma and Dan, this is

called a “Celebration Room,” and the poem says that all must be

happy and in a celebratory mood while in this room. All the art

in this room has been donated by Alma and Dan Collins, and five

paintings do set a jubilant tone, again created by Kamil Kubik.

“Turtle Creek, Dallas,” shows us a large pink mansion and many

hibiscus plantings with a family in the front yard and children

fishing in Turtle Creek. There are two beach scenes, one “Fort

Lauderdale Beach,” with swimmers, sunbathers and children in the

water; and another which is untitled but I think is a Palm Beach

street scene in an obvious high quality shopping area. For a change

of pace, we then see a scene of the “Tuileries, Paris,” including

statuary and a waterfall; and finally, a fragile pastel painting of

formally dressed men and women in a beautiful ballroom waiting

for the music to begin. Next to the Kubiks is a John Atwater

painting of red flowers on a white deck and this one is personally

autographed for Alma.

On the other side of the lounge is a set of four large Japanese

prints each showing us the same royal personage, dressed

in elaborate red and gold robes with intricate gold designs

throughout, sporting very long black mustaches and beard,

attended by a child carrying a barrel. These four prints are truly

fascinating and their origin is rather a mystery and needs more

research. As a pleasant surprise, Alma gave The McAuley a

carton of a dozen various prints from different artists, which the

Residents Association Art Committee is studying.

The Committee has hopes of framing and hanging them in The

McAuley, with two already slated for Bellbrook, Building B. One

more contemporary painting is entitled “The Three Tenors,”

(Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo, and Luciano Pavarotti,) and

has already been placed on The McAuley Auditorium wall. The

animation in this print is so outstanding that you can almost hear

them singing their signature song, “Nessun Dorma,” from Puccini’s

opera, Turandot.

Regardless of age, exposure to art in any form is as vital to our

lives as our daily sustenance, because of the infinitely varied

richness of the subject itself and because it uplifts our lives and

our spirits. Infants, even in the womb, are said to respond to

music; children of all ages in and out of school, are dancing,

painting, singing, playing instruments, visiting museums and

live performances, and more. Never is art more important than

in our elder years. Seniors living at The McAuley have many

opportunities to enjoy planned programs which bring music

and the arts to them daily, as well as programs with an academic

theme. It is not unusual to see a resident sitting in one of many

seemingly set-aside areas serenely contemplating a painting or wall

hanging either owned or donated by a resident, or selected by the

Residents Association Art Committee (funded by the Association),

which is leading this effort by purchasing and displaying works of

art. The thoughtfulness of Alma and Dan Collins, and others, is

deeply appreciated by the residents.

Margaret V. Tedone is a native of Hartford, a freelance writer,

community activist, lifetime advocate for the developmentally

disabled, (founding member of HARC,) and former director of public

relations and legislative affairs for the Connecticut Conference of

Independent Colleges, as well as its acting president for two years.

She was an elected member of the Hartford Board of Education,

serving as its Vice President, and later was elected to the Hartford

Court of Common Council. She was appointed by President

Gerald Ford to the President’s Committee on Mental Retardation

and named by Governors Dempsey, Meskill and Grasso to the

Governors Council on Mental Retardation. She was also a founder

and vice president of Riverfront Recapture, and has served on local

and national boards in her areas of interest. She is the recipient of

widespread recognition for her lifetime of service in education and

government.

Margaret V. Tedone

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Happy HuntingThe Department of Therapeutic Recreation brought an Easter Parade to campus for the second consecutive year by staging the

second annual Easter Egg Hunt on the Callaghan Center lawn outside Saint Mary Home. Once again, the West Hartford Fire

Department was on hand to give children tours of their truck, and none other than the Easter Bunny himself hopped by to

congratulate boys and girls for their outstanding egg hunting. Kara Trosen, director of the Department of Therapeutic Recreation,

extended thanks in writing to her many colleagues from across the ministry who provided assistance. “I would like to take a few

moments to thank everyone that assisted in our second annual Easter Egg Hunt this year for all your efforts. From stuffing 2000

eggs, to event setup, to being at the event that day and lending a hand -- without all of you, it would not be possible.” She added:

“The weather was fabulous and I couldn’t ask for better co-workers and my staff who support this wonderful event.”

Honoring PassoverOn April 16, Rabbi Barbara Moskowitz –in collaboration with The Pastoral Care and Dining

Teams at Saint Mary Home and Melissa Bogatz, coordinator of volunteers – hosted a Seder

Dinner at Saint Mary Home. This delicious celebration was very special to all residents and

colleagues who were observing the Jewish holidays, as well as to those who came to learn

more about the traditional meal.

Sharing the SpiritSister Mary Fahy, author and pastoral care associate at The McAuley, gave a reading from her book

The Tree that Survived the Winter on March 11 in Saint Mary Home’s Auditorium. Sister Mary’s book

was inspired by watching trees thaw in the springtime. It focuses on the progression of moving out

of the dark of winter, both literally and figuratively. Sister Mary suggests that we survive the most

difficult struggles of our lives because we are “very much loved,” even if we don’t realize it at the

time. Sister Mary feels that the Holy Spirit told the story through her. “It’s nice to have your name on

a book, but I know in my heart that I’m not the author,” she said.

Saint Mary Home hosted Sister Mary’s reading as a part of The Mercy Community’s Lenten season

offerings, planned by the Department of Pastoral Care, from March 5 to April 20. Celebrations took

form in a number of ways: Catholic, Episcopal and Interfaith services, the distribution of ashes,

literary discussion and observances of Passover. These events allowed residents, their family members

and individuals from our surrounding community to come together and reach out to one another

and to their God in a meaningful and loving way.

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More than 20 community resources from the West Hartford area

came together Wednesday, May 28 at The McAuley to celebrate

National Senior Health and Fitness Day. The day, sponsored by the

Mature Market Resource Center, a national information

clearinghouse for the older adult market, provides a forum to

discuss ways to keep older Americans healthy and fit. From 10:00

a.m. until 2:00 p.m., The McAuley residents had the opportunity to

consult with professionals on a variety of physical, mental and

spiritual health topics. A theme emerged throughout the day:

proactively approaching one’s clinical health and overall wellness.

Betty’s Balance Boot Camp kicked off the morning in The

McAuley’s auditorium. Fitness instructor Betty Pugliese led an

hour-long class demonstrating low impact exercises and stretches

that build and maintain balance. Eileen Cleary, Saint Mary Home’s

director of dementia education and programming, complemented

Betty’s efforts by overseeing games and puzzles for residents, with

an emphasis on memory care. “Residents enjoy mentally stimulating

activities that challenge speed, attention, flexibility and problem

solving,” Eileen said.

Representatives from the Suburban Pharmacy and the University

of Saint Joseph’s School of Pharmacy answered questions about

medication interaction, vitamin supplements and responsible

medication habits, while Primary Eye Care Center offered

information on cataract screening and vision testing. The Mercy

Community’s Outpatient Rehabilitative Therapy Services at The

McAuley conducted strength testing and posture checks as well.

“Clients often do not know they have a hearing problem until

after they are tested at an event like this,” said Jack Felix of West

Hartford’s Hearing Care Center. “The sooner we know, the sooner

we can help regain quality of life.” The concept of being proactive

was discussed at every table; taking the effort to maintain regular

doctor’s visits can help one’s senses stay sharper for longer.

National Senior Health and Fitness Day addressed the importance

of wellness and community in addition to clinical health.

Representatives from The Old Guard of West Hartford and The

Squires, an Elmwood Senior Center Program, attended The

McAuley’s event. Both retired men’s groups discussed the health

benefits of fraternity and community engagement. “We’re always

doing something different,” Jeff Lee of The Old Guard said, smiling.

“It’s good for you!”

Gia Khalsa, The McAuley’s yoga instructor, tackled topics like

dehydration, joint pain, exercise and the importance of healthy food

choices during retirement. She noted that National Senior Health &

Fitness Day is personally rewarding because she meets new residents

who may not have taken her class. “It is my great fortune to teach

these individuals,” Gia said about her work at The McAuley.

Director of Health and Wellness at The McAuley Sue LeMay said

that her favorite aspect of the event is that it empowers residents

with the knowledge and resources they need to stay healthy and

balanced. Sue plans to include additional vendors next year in the

hopes that the event will continue to grow and to assist residents in

making informed decisions about their health and well being.

“Wellness” Takes a Village

this spring marked the 15th annual World Tai Chi day, and The McAuley’s residents were there to celebrate. In addition to his regular weekly session, instructor Pete Untiet, (who also works at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center’s fitness center), hosted a special class on Sunday, April 26 at The McAuley. Pete was joined by colleagues to discuss the health benefits of Tai Chi; they answered questions and encouraged audience participation to demonstrate movements for beginners, as well.

Tai Chi is widely regarded as a successful, low-impact method of improving balance and mobility – especially for seniors. The McAuley’s Director of Health and Wellness, Sue LeMay, implemented Tai Chi classes in the fall of 2013 in an effort to empower residents to make proactive choices about their health. It can be performed sitting or standing, is inclusive of all levels of experience, and can assist in preventing falls and injuries. Mrs. Margaret Kahn, a McAuley resident, attends every class, and is enthusiastic about its benefits. “I like to move; Tai Chi helps me keep moving!” she said. “It’s great for the residents and the community, and I honestly think that everyone should be doing it.”

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Encouraging our Colleagues to Live Whole, Healthy LivesInspired by CHE Trinity Health’s 2014 “Live Your Whole Life” initiative, the Office of Human Resources

at The Mercy Community introduced Safety, Health and Wellness Fairs to our colleagues in June. The

events were co-sponsored by the Saint Francis Center for Occupational Health and May, Bonee & Walsh.

On June 11, the event took place in The McAuley Auditorium; on June 12, vendors and experts brought

the fair to the Saint Mary Home Auditorium. Set up in the style of an expo, the events included health screenings;

exercise, nutrition, and healthy eating information; and representatives from our Employee Assistance Program.

“We wanted to take the opportunity to draw the attention of our colleagues – people who are always giving care whether

they’re here or at home – to their own health. We are concerned about the health and well-being of our colleagues, and if we

can actually provide stress relief and create a wellness philosophy here, it will make us better, happier caregivers,” said Karen

Landsberg, manager of Human Resources. The fairs led to the initiation of walking clubs, a Weight Watchers at Work program,

and greater awareness of support services in the local area that are accessible to those who work at The Mercy Community.

Karen credits her team, the many departments who contributed to the fairs, and The Mercy Community’s business partners

for making these events so successful in generating both enthusiasm and positive results.

Tim Johnson from co-sponsor May, Bonee & Walsh joins Manager of Human Resources Karen Landsberg at the Saint Mary Home Colleague Fair.

Mac Edwards from Transportation Services takes time out for a quick blood pressure check.

Participating colleagues entered a contest to win a wonderful vintage-look bicycle courtesy of May, Bonee & Walsh. Congratulations to winner Mitzie Davis, CNA!

After a rough day crunching numbers, Finance colleague Nihad Mulaibisevic appreciated the chair massage offered by co-sponsor Saint Francis Center for Occupational Health/Integrative Medicine.

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Resident Association Meets at The McAuleyOn March 27, The McAuley hosted resident association presidents from the Connecticut Chapter of the National Continuing Care

Residents’ Association (CTCCRA) for their biannual meeting. Association President Georgia Erickson led a roundtable discussion

with representatives from The McAuley, Ashlar Village, Duncaster Retirement Community, StoneRidge Retirement Living, Covenant

Village of Cromwell, Seabury Retirement Community, Meadow Ridge, Pomperaug Woods and Edge Hill Community.

Adult Day Center Receives Top Honors Again

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In expressing her gratitude to the 61 volunteers who attended The Mercy Community’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Reception

April 30, Coordinator of Volunteers Melissa Bogatz said: “Each of us can look back upon someone who made a great difference in our

lives, often a mentor or a volunteer whose wisdom or simple acts of caring made an impression. In all likelihood, it was someone who

sought no recognition in their deed other than the joy of knowing that, by their hand, another’s life had been made better. I know

that the residents and clients you spend time with feel this way. I know I feel this way. Today, we are celebrating our appreciation to

the time, commitment, and dedication you bring to Saint Mary Home and The McAuley. You are not only shining stars but superstars.

The heart of a volunteer is not measured in size, but by the depth of the commitment to make a difference in the lives of others. We

are grateful that of all the places you could choose to volunteer, you chose Saint Mary Home and The McAuley.”

Sister Maureen Reardon, senior vice president/chief Mission and compliance officer, cited a brief reflection from Dr. Jonathan Sacks,

former chief rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth:

“Imagine that you have total power, and you decide to share it with nine other people. How much do you have left?

One tenth of what you began with.

Imagine you have a sum of money, and you decide to share it with nine other people. How much do you have left?

One tenth of what you began with.

Now suppose you have a certain amount of love or friendship or influence or ideals and you decide to share those with

nine other people, and you do share them, do you have more or less than you began with?

You probably have ten times as much....”

Sister Maureen said: “As volunteers, each of you knows this to be true. You ‘share your wealth’ with our residents and clients and

enrich their lives immeasurably. Your generosity, your kindness and your compassion are well invested and deeply appreciated. Thank

you for using your power and your gifts of self for the benefit of others. You are, indeed, the ‘shining stars’ of The Mercy Community.”

Vocalists Sheri Ziccardi and Miguel Vasquez and pianist Nathaniel Baker, under the stage name CabareT, provided entertainment

through classic songs of stage and screen. The Dining Services team, under the direction of Nicole Kaya, served an awards banquet-

style feast for all in attendance. During the event, Melissa Bogatz made the first public introduction of new Life Enrichment

Coordinator, Claudine Parent, who will oversee volunteers at The McAuley.

Making Life a CabareT for “Superstar” Volunteers

Clinical Director of Admissions Ellen Sanders-Nirenstein thanks volunteer Jasmine Walker (left).

The CabareT performers Melissa Bogatz awarded several attendees with special prize giveaways.

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National Nursing Home WeekSaint Mary Home’s Department of Therapeutic Recreation celebrated the American Health Care Association’s National

Nursing Home Week from May 11 – 17. This year’s program focused on activities that were both beneficial and enjoyable

for residents. The line-up included:

Hartford Art School student Victoria Insetta was thrilled by resident Marie Stella’s priceless reaction to the unveiling of the collage inspired by her keepsakes.

Brian Colbath has graciously presented several oil painting classes at Saint Mary Home. This spring and summer, residents would gather in the “Secret Garden” courtyard outside the Rehabilitative Therapy Gym to paint. There, they had the added bonus of being able to observe local artist Tao LaBossiere paint a mural entitled “Everlasting Spring in the Secret Garden,” featuring vibrant, life-like flora, fauna and wildlife. The mural’s trompe l’oeil images and colorful palette inspire residents to create their own paintings, using art as a calming and therapeutic activity.

During their Spring 2014 semester, students in Associate Professor Cat Balco’s class at the Hartford Art School worked on a project with 10 Saint Mary Home residents. In February, the undergrads borrowed mementos including photos, drawings, Rosary beads and sentimental possessions from the residents. During National Nursing Home Week, the Department of Therapeutic Recreation hosted an art show, where students had the opportunity not only to meet their resident “muses,” but also to display their renderings. The residents loved seeing the finished work and enjoying a celebratory reception with the young artists.

• Ballroom dancing

• Oil painting

• An “Animal Show on the Go”

• Comedy, magic & illusion

• Massage therapy

• Belly dancing

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“I really appreciate having this opportunity, because physicians

don’t often get to talk about what they do and how they can

assist patients with diagnoses like Parkinson’s Disease.” With

those words, Dr. Robert J. Krug, director of the Physiatry

Progam at Saint Mary Home, launched an extraordinary day at

the University of Hartford April 4. A featured speaker at “The

Many Faces of Parkinson’s,” a community roundtable discussion

co-sponsored by the University’s Presidents’ College, The Mercy

Community and Duncaster Retirement Community, Dr. Krug

explained that Parkinson’s Disease is an extremely common

neurologic disorder – second only to Alzheimer’s disease. As Dr.

Krug explained, Parkinson’s “will be a public health issue for the

State of Connecticut in coming years as more people turn and

pass the age of 65,” the average age a person is when a diagnosis of

Parkinson’s is made. As the state with the fifth oldest population

in the U.S., Connecticut seems hungry for information on what

Parkinson’s is, how it is treated, and how people living with the

disease can continue productive, enjoyable lives.

It was for this reason that teams from The Presidents’ College,

The Mercy Community and Duncaster felt it so important

to initiate a public dialogue on Parkinson’s. In addition to

bringing Dr. Krug, who also serves as an attending physician

at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center and Mount

Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital, to describe signs, symptoms and

approaches to treating Parkinson’s, they invited Chris Ludwig,

University of Hartford alumna and author of Notes from Movers

and Shakers with Parkinson, to address the audience. Chris

supported Dr. Krug’s assertion that “Exercise can be helpful in

reducing or ceasing symptoms.” Diagnosed with Parkinson’s

Disease in 2001, she said: “Exercise is medicine!” and shared

the Neuro Challenge Foundation’s video “Pedaling with

Parkinson’s.” The video demonstrated the way cycling classes

can provide effective relief from symptoms and from the anxiety,

fear, isolation and depression that all too often accompany a

Parkinson’s diagnosis.

Continuing the Community ConversationThe Mercy Community Joins The Presidents’ College and Duncaster Retirement Community in Exploring Facets, Faces of Parkinson’s Disease

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Chris is a passionate advocate for people living with Parkinson’s.

“You are in charge,” she told those in the audience sharing her

journey, “Don’t be a victim! Go out and do the things you’ve

wished for. Don’t just cope – live with an attitude of joy.” She

insisted that progressive disease – while an obstacle – does not

need to get in the way of a fulfilling life.

Following their individual remarks, Chris and Dr. Krug joined

University of Hartford faculty members Dr. Catherine Certo and

Dean Louis Manzione for a panel discussion on the partnership

of biomedical engineering and physical therapy in the context of

Parkinson’s Disease. Dr. Krug ended the conversation on a hopeful

note when he said: “I’m convinced there will be things coming in

the next few years that will increase quality of life for Parkinson’s

Disease patients.”

More than 100 people attended the morning presentations

in the University’s Wilde Auditorium, after which they were

invited to a luncheon in the 1877 Club. Bill Fiocchetta and

Michael O’Brien, president and CEO of Duncaster Retirement

Community, each took the opportunity to thank The Presidents’

College and attendees for shining such a powerful spotlight on the

interdisciplinary treatments and emerging assistive technologies

available to those suffering from the effects of Parkinson’s Disease.

Both gentlemen encouraged continued public discourse on

aging. The partners will team up once again for a Community

Roundtable Discussion on the topic of Diabetes Friday, November

14 at the University of Hartford. Check The Mercy Community

website for details in October.

Physiatrist Dr. Robert J. Krug

Dr. Tonkin moderates the lively panel discussion.

Bill Fiocchetta, Dr. Humphrey Tonkin, executive director of The Presidents’ College, and Michael O’Brien, president and CEO of Duncaster

Chris Ludwig and her husband, Dale, answered guests’ questions at the event luncheon.

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Fine DiningSaint Mary Home’s Dining Services team began implementing its new Fine Dining Program in the West One Unit

in March. Drawing from the concept of “person-centered care,” the new program is meant to enhance and improve

each resident’s dining experience, creating a more home-like environment, all the while strengthening relationships

between colleagues and residents. Serving meals can often be task oriented and potentially impersonal; eliminating tray

service refocuses on the residents and their comfort. It supports The Mercy Community’s Mission to “improve health,

independence and spiritual life of all we serve and create a caring environment attentive to individual needs.”

The concept of trayless dining is growing within the long-term care industry. The first phase of Saint Mary Home’s Fine

Dining Program consisted of training the Nursing Department in their technical duties as well as in customer service and

resident satisfaction. The results, according to a resident survey, have been met with positive feedback from both colleagues

and residents. Those who provided their input feel the dining experience is more personal. The ability to order food and

be served directly has been the most appealing aspect thus far. One resident mentioned that he “loves going to the dining

room and having such a variety of choices.” Another enjoys the fact that the new program allows him to mingle with other

residents and make new friends.

Saint Mary Home’s Fine Dining Program in its West One Unit is a pilot; the goal is to implement it building-wide. Dining

Services wishes to transform our culture of care by aligning more closely with The Mercy Community’s Mission and

ultimately improving residents’ quality of life.

In Living ColorVisit our website and get a fresh perspective

on life at The Mercy Community. Go to

www.themercycommunity.org/OurCommunity.aspx

and click on any of our newly-produced videos

to see our story come to life. Special thanks to

Derek Dudek, Mascola//Group, and our many

talented residents, clients and colleagues who appear

in the three vignettes.

Poetry Curveit is not about arrivalsit is about journeys

it is not about conclusionsit is about beginnings

it is not about grabbing it is about reaching

it is not about satisfactionit is about expectation

it is not about yesterdaysit is about tomorrows

it is not about achievementsit is about dreams

it is not about restit is about restlessness

it is not about fullnessit is about running over

the secret is to live attentively

to live simply to live well

only to discoverthat we have only just begun

and that iswhat it is all about

The Reverend Henry C. Frascadore read this poem as his homily during the 10:00 a.m. Liturgy Friday, June 13 in the Archbishop John F. Whealon Chapel of Our Lady. The Liturgy was a blessing over the leadership of Saint Mary Home’s new Administrator, Eric M. Dana.

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A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 3

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On May 1, 2013, Catholic Health East (parent corporation of Mercy

Community Health) and Trinity Health Corporation created a unified

Catholic national health system that enhances the mission of service to people

and communities across the United States. This corporation, CHE Trinity

Health – now the second largest Catholic healthcare system in the country – is

sponsored by Catholic Health Ministries: a Public Juridic Person of the Holy

Roman Catholic Church. It operates a comprehensive integrated network of

health services including inpatient and outpatient services, physician services,

managed care coverage, home health care, long-term care, assisted living care,

independent living communities, and rehabilitative services, serving some

18 million people located in 20 states. Its Mission Statement is: “We, CHE

Trinity Inc., serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and

transforming healing presence within our communities.”

CHE Trinity Health adopted a June 30th year end on the date of the merger. To be consistent with last year’s

Annual Report of Giving, our financial report information is for the 12-month period ended December 31, 2013.

Next year, we will report based upon the new fiscal year and will report for the 12 months ended June 30, 2014 and

June 30, 2013.

As CFO for The Mercy Community, I am very enthusiastic about the future of our consolidated organization.

We are now even better poised for operational efficiencies and for growth. We work within a healthcare system

that is larger and has greater ability to respond to changes – both in the industry and in the population’s needs.

Tomorrow looks brighter because the benefits of merging will continue to grow over time as we realize more

opportunities for smarter investing and spending. In October 2013, credit rating agency Moody’s affirmed: “CHE

Trinity is now the second largest system in our portfolio with operating revenues projected to near $14 billion in

FY 2014.” Good news, indeed!

While The Mercy Community is just one component of a much larger picture, we certainly do contribute to

the promise and potential of CHE Trinity Health. When you review the financial summary and Statement of

Community Benefit enclosed herein, you will see that we not only fared well over the 12-month period outlined,

but also, that we remain steadfast in our commitment to serving people in need throughout greater Hartford. We

respect our margins and live our Mission. In so doing, we join CHE Trinity Health’s 84 regional health ministries

across the United States in ensuring the viability and responsiveness of Catholic health care for many years to come.

a L e t t e r f r o M s e n i o r V i c e P r e s i d e n t a n d c h i e f f i n a n c i a L o f f i c e r

s t e V e n d . B e a u L i e u

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Mercy community healthstatement of revenue & expense (in thousands)

12/31/13 12/31/12

revenue

Net Patient Revenue 28,818 29,441 Other Operating Revenue 13,953 12,315

Subtotal 42,771 41,756

operating expense

Salaries 24,216 24,216 Non-Salary 12,438 12,324 Interest 1,263 1,239 Depreciation 2,169 2,367

Subtotal 40,086 40,146

Operating Income (Loss) 2,685 1,610

Investment Returns 121 58 Other Non-Operating Income (Loss) 113 237

Excess (Deficit) of Revenues over Expenses 2,919 1,905

Payment sources

On May 1, 2013, Catholic Health East merged with

Trinity Health and elected to change its year end

to June 30. During the transition year, a number of

operating changes have occurred.

These include the consolidation of Treasury,

Insurance, and Risk Management at the parent entity,

as well as all Investment Management, Debt Structure,

Interest Rate Swap Agreements, Self-insured Workers

Compensation, and Professional and General Liability

insurance.

The financial results above represent a December 31,

2013 and December 31, 2012 year end report. Next

year, a change in accounting year end will bring the

report in line with the audited financial results of the

new organization.

During 2013, we recorded a gain on the sale of an

asset for the Albany Avenue parcel in the amount of

$1,627,000. During 2012, we recorded a gain from

the sale of an asset associated with an easement for a

wireless cell phone tower in the amount of $198,000.

Investment earnings were $121,000 and $58,000

for the period ended December 31, 2013 and 2012,

respectively. Variable interest rate swaps increased

by $113,000 and $237,000 for the period ended

December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012,

respectively.

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1

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15% Medicare

16% Self Pay

4% Commercial

/Other

65% Medicaid

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executive summary of community Benefit

January 1, 2013- December 31, 2013

Persons Benefits

community health improvement services

Community Health Education 39,360 79,083 Other 0 0

39,360 79,083

health Professions education

Other 700 2,521

700 2,521

financial & in-Kind contributions

Cash Donations 0 252 In-Kind Donations 12,659 48,916 Cost of Fundraising for Community Programs 358 3,300

13,017 52,468

community Building activities

Physical Improvements/Housing 700 1,382 Economic Development 1,055 224 Community Support 33,502 69,227 Leadership Dev/Training for Community Members 219 11,739 Coalition Building 150 1,913 Other 11,215 232,685

46,841 317,170

community Benefit operations

Dedicated Staff 250 8,824 Community Needs/Health Assets Assessment 75 228

325 9,052

government sponsored health care

Medicaid 3,611 2,581,022

3,611 2,581,022

Totals - Community Benefit 103,854 3,041,316

Grand Totals 103,854 3,041,316

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consider Your Legacy

If you are considering making a gift in honor of the

Sisters of Mercy, a loved one, The McAuley or Saint

Mary Home but are concerned about committing

your resources during these unpredictable economic

times, you are not alone. We at The Mercy Community

recognize that today’s obligations and tomorrow’s

uncertainties can make charitable contributions a

daunting prospect. We also know that with education

and preparation, those who wish to establish a legacy

now can ensure steadiness in their own financial

portfolio while enhancing the lives of people in need.

To learn more about opportunities for making:

• acharitablebequest;

• giftannuity;or

• otherplanstosignificantlyadvance ourMercyMission

please contact Sister Maureen Reardon, senior vice

president/chief Mission and compliance officer at

860.570.8339 or mreardon@mchct.org. On behalf

of those entrusted to our care, we thank you for your

generosity of spirit in exploring planned giving.

T H E M E R C Y C O M M U N I T Y

come into “the circle” of Mercy!

We regularly post information on our public events, health

tips for seniors and news stories relevant to residents,

clients, colleagues, and friends on The Mercy Community’s

Facebook page. To view the page, visit our website at

www.TheMercyCommunity.org and

click on the Facebook icon in the upper

right hand corner. Make sure you keep

in touch by “liking” us!

Dr. Humphrey Tonkin, executive director of The Presidents’ College at the University of Hartford, and Bill Fiocchetta meet filmmaker Berna Huebner at the October 2013 screening of her I Remember Better When I Paint, a documentary illuminating the benefit of the arts and art therapy for those living with Alzheimer’s disease. The event was sponsored by The Mercy Community and The Presidents’ College.

L-R: Sister Maureen Reardon and Bill Fiocchetta proudly give Archbishop Mansell and Pat and Peter Murphy their first look at the completed Joan Bergman Garden at Saint Mary Home.

The McAuley resident Polly Hincks throws out the first pitch at a Rock Cats game dedicated to Rotary’s “End Polio Now” campaign.

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† Deceased circle of Mercy($5,000 and above)AnonymousAdams and Knight, Inc.Allegany Franciscan Ministries, Inc.Catholic Health EastClarence Bourret †Connecticut Alliance For Long Term Care, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Charles J. DiorioFarmington Bank Community Foundation, Inc.Miroslava Goergen †Hartford Foundation for Public GivingMurphy Family GivingFrances B. SergiTheodore S. Sergi and FamilySisters of Mercy, Northeast Community, Inc.

President’s circle($2,500 - $4999 )AnonymousWilliam J. Fiocchetta

catherine Mcauley society($1000 - $2499)AnonymousSuzanne & Paul BeersBerkshire BankValerie A. BurnieThomas & Marian ChrosniakMaureen O. ClarkJames ClevengerMcCarthy FamilyJohn & Jane † FlanneryDrs. Ludwig & Hallie Moore FrankJean M. HamiltonEdward S. Jason, Jr.Joan KemlerXL Specialty Insurance Co.Richard ZuWallack, M.D.

frances Warde society($500 - $999)AnonymousGerard P. BarrieauPhilip & Valerie BoneeConnecticut Boiler RepairPatricia Cook, RSMJim & Lois DaileyEileen Dooling, RSMSusan Keefe, RSMRev. James F. LearyPatti LehmanKathleen & Joseph McCarthyMaureen M. Reardon, RSMGeorgeann Vumbaco, RSM

Mercy advocate($250 - $499)AnonymousFrederic and Mitzi BakerMarilyn BallardMr. & Mrs. Steven D. BeaulieuJoanne & Alan BlountInga BuhrmannRobert & Anne CarrollHenrietta S. CassChristopher Buchholz & Associates at Sovereign BankJames Cunningham †Elizabeth W. DeNoyonSheila & John DubinskyM. Leslie Felmly, M.D.Edward D. GladstoneRichard Gladstone & Barbara ClementFrances M. HarmonMerle & David HarrisMarie Polly HincksAlice J. Jaquith †Patrick & Marjorie JohnsonJoseph L. KingAlbert J. LevesqueMichael & Ann LongChristine M. LoobyNancy & Bernie LyonsBernard & Mary Kaye ScottBarbara C. WalshCarollynne Weidler & John Murphy

friend of Mercy($100 - $249)AnonymousAgencyport Software CorporationLeonard & Elizabeth AgnewAhern Funeral HomeCynthia C. AndersonAnn B. AndrewHampden BankTherese BannonPatricia L. BerberichPauline O. BieluchPhilip J. BieluchRev. Lawrence R. BockCarol N. BrownsteinBill & Jeanne CanaleNell Canale & SonsCanale FamilyRev. Nicholas J. CesaroHelen Marie Clark, RSMAlma Jones CollinsKnights of ColumbusConnecticut Association of Public School SuperintendentsKitch Cunningham & Bill McQuinnDorothy W. DaCosta

William & Joanne DavisRobert G. DoyleJohn T. & Linda DriscollMorton & Sylvia DunnMargaret A. Farley, RSMNorman & Cheryl FineThomas W. FraherMaureen S. FudgeWilliam B. Geary, Jr.John A. GettierAl & Ann GiancarliSharon A. GradyJeremiah GriffinDeborah HallShawn & Sarah HavilandCynthia M. HealeySharon E. Danaher HenryBarbara HetrickDavid & Lynn HoffmanGaylord & Susan HornBarnaby W. HortonKenneth O. HungerfordEma Ibarra & FamilyEllenore Mary Jordan, RSMKaren A. KelleherProfessor Dorothy Bosch KellerMary E. KellyRuth Ellen Kelly, RSMRev. Eugene M. KilbrideDonald P. KlinePhyllis M. KnightMr. & Mrs. Ray KnightJolanta KrachMarilyn KrentzmanMary J. LepperGregg W. LovelandPeggy Luby, RSMKaren MacbethDr. Calvin Mass †Margaret Ann Mathis, RSMJosephine MavromatisMercyhouseMolloy Funeral Home, Inc.Ms. Veronica MolloyEileen K. MoriartyBarbara Mullen, CSJDonald L. MurphyMartha S. MurphyMy Tribute Gift Foundation, Inc.Mrs. Frederick J. O’BrienGeraldine A. O’DeaJoanne & Wayne ParentKathleen O. RaffertyG. Richard ReisGary RichterSacred Heart Parish, Suffield, CTMr. John S. Santa

donors

The Mercy Community Gift Report recognizes donors for gifts received between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2013. The Mercy Community regrets the

omission of any names deserving of recognition in this report and apologizes in advance for such omissions. The Mercy Community Health Office of Development

welcomes any corrections at 860.570.8339 or mreardon@mchct.org. The colleagues, residents and clients of The Mercy Community are deeply grateful to each one

of the many generous benefactors who support its ministries at Saint Mary Home and The McAuley.

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Mr. & Mrs. Carl SaraceniSaybrook Associates, Inc.Robert J. SchreckSenior & Disabled Center, NewingtonBeth Ann Loveland SennettSheehan-Hilborn-Breen Funeral HomeDouglas ShermanBarbara J. StevensJudith StongerPatricia StrugliaMargaret V. TedoneMr. & Mrs. Emery ThomasTimothy TunstallMay F. VallezStephen VargoMr. & Mrs. Edmond R. VianneyVignone-Munoz FamilyThomas F. VinceletteAnn Marie ViolaMark D. WalkerGarry & Marie WallaceMary Beth WalshH. Stevenson WashburnElizabeth B. WatermanWest Hartford Administrators AssociationWilliam H. Hall High SchoolMarlene Woodman

Mercy donor($1 - $99)AnonymousGail & Paul AndersonJennifer ArmstrongLinda Arnold & Jeff BerzonPhyllis & Linda BansavichMr. & Mrs. John BoresGeorge & Myra BowersPaul & Rita BrannRichard W. BrennanMr. & Mrs. Thomas E. BrettNorma CacchilloMary Jane Card, RSMJoyce CarletonSusan J. CaselliJohn J. CaseySusan Peplau & Jonathan ChambersSharon M. ClarkCatherine W. CoburnPhilip & Nancy CocchiolaMarie Coffey, RSMRobert & Helen CoffeyPatricia CokesMary Ann CoppageJames & Jennifer CosenzaStacia CrockettMercita Curley, RSMTheresa Curley, RSMChris & Greg DamatoMichael J. DelisaMichael DellaferaMary F. DenneyNancy DePalmaBeverly Derbacher, RSMTeresa M. D’EsopoRev. Michael C. DevitoTheresa Di MeoMargaret E. DimmittAnn & Edward DonohueSusan & Richard DraytonRaymond DubordF. Owen Eagan

Patricia EspositoCharles & Sandra FilepLauren & Jim FooteLinda FormanekMiss Janice R. FrankHilary E. FreedmanCarmela Garofalo, RSMDalia Giedrimiene, M.D., Ph.D.Mark & Marjorie GiffordNorman GrodyWilliam J. HallMr. & Mrs. Joseph HalliseyAllan R. HardieHartford Insurance CompanyMrs. William E. HaskerCatherine HavensGrace HayesCynthia B. HigginsMary Etta Higgins, RSMBill & Donna HinsonThomas & Judith HoganDorothy W. HowlandDorothy A. HuntMr. & Mrs. Thomas HynesIT Friends, Elsie, Deb, Patricia, SandyIola B. JohnstonJerry & Carolyn JonesJourney Home, Inc.Margaret KahnEllen H. KallfelzInes & Kurt KallmeyerDiana & Dennis KaneJoe & Edith KaneDennis N. KantorMrs. Anna KapalczynskiEdward KarlFlorence & Chester KasprzyckiMark T. KeenanJohn & Patricia KellyThomas D. KellyJohn F. Kennedy Middle School, PTOFran & Eileen KeoughMr. & Mrs. Robert J. KielyMary & Steve KingAnna J. KishWilliam KitchellEdith KleinLaura KnaackRolf Knoll, M.D.Mr. Karl KuhnLewis & Roberta KurlantzickJames & Carol KuszikJeff & Laurianne LamotheJuneann LandersMary Clifford LattanzioDr. Harvey D. Lederman, D.P.M.Woody Lee, Jane Jones, Lee & KendallDennis A. LeghornAnna LenczewskiHenry & Mary Ann LissKaren L. ListGail MacBethCheryl Cunningham MaddalunoEllen Carroll MaddenThomas MaharSandra C. MaineriVirginia P. ManningRobert J. ManziBarbara MarcusRobert S. MartinBernard Matlaw

Brenda & John MazzaMary-Gertrude McDonoughJean McGinty, RSMJane McGurkin, RSM †Paul A. McMahonBernice McNamaraClaire MellitzSusan & Joseph MenyMezzapelle FamilyDavid MilliganFrank MirabelloRev. James M. MoranKevin MoranMary-Christine K. MoranTim & Rosemary MoynihanBernard T. MuldoonRussell & Sheila MurphyFay O’Brien, RSMVincent O’KeeffeDavid & Judy OliverioMaria & Joseph OlthetenMartha A. O’NealAnn O’Neill, RSMPeggy O’Neill, RSMStanley & Ellen PalasekJane PalleyAnn & Marc PalmieriJoseph A. PaolettaGloria PasserelliEdward C. PeckRichard A. PeckLaura PelsCarmela PetrucelliEvan PitkoffJohn & Peri PogsonCarolyn PrattFrank & Karen PugliseMariellen & Victor QuillardAnita & Michael RaphaelMarc & Laura RapportJohn F. ReaganJohn M. ReillyPatricia T. RoachMary L. Rouleau, CSJRosemary Ryan, RSMJoseph J. SangiovanniPaula & Roy SchwartzDeacon Richard & Nancy SennettJohn F. SheehanJohn J. SheehyThomas E. ShererCarol H. SlaytonDorothy SniderCecelia M. SouzaRuth SteinCyndi & Alan SternMr. & Mrs. Stephen SurprenantDolores B. SzyszkoThomas & Janet ThayerTom & Kathy ThemistosPat & Dick ThiviergeRaquel ThomisonMary Frederick Tkacz, RSMAnn Wilson & William TummilloRobert & Mary ValentineRobert & Mary VillanovaRussell WahlElsie P. WalickiDavid L. Weil

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Bob & Betty WestgateJoe YarishTeresa & Walter ZeraMary L. Zubi

in Memory of … Geraldine Armstrong John F. Sheehan

Lorraine Barrieau Gerard P. Barrieau

Patricia A. Barry, RSM Mary L. Rouleau, CSJ

Judge William C. Bieluch Pauline Bieluch

Dorothy Botelho Henry & Mary Ann Liss James & Carol Kuszik David & Judy Oliverio Frank and Karen Puglise Russell Wahl

Emmett Bragg Mr. & Mrs Carl Saraceni

Anne Buhrmann Inga Buhrmann

Clair Doris Caffrey Ms. Veronica Molloy

Florence Chudzik Anonymous Richard & Susan Drayton

Mary Austin Close, RSM Ann & Edward Donohue

Daniel J. Colella Cynthia C. Anderson

Daniel F. Collins Alma Jones Collins

Helen Gilmartin Collins, RN Dorothy DaCosta

Patrick Considine Geraldine O’Dea Kathleen O’Dea Rafferty

Mary Joan Cook, RSM Phyllis & Linda Bansavich Ellenore Mary Jordan, RSM

James Curley Mercita Curley, RSM Theresa Curley, RSM

Grace B. Danaher Sharon E. Danaher Henry & Family

Mary Lee D’Arche, RSM Suzanne & Paul Beers Ellenore Mary Jordan, RSM Mary T. Lattanzio

Ruth deGroff Mrs. Iola B. Johnston Ruth Stein

Marion Dellafera Michael Dellafera

Edward R. DeNoyon Elizabeth W. DeNoyon

Emma & Robert Derbacher Beverly Derbacher, RSM

Jane Dowling Bernard Matlaw

Francis & Mazie Eagan F. Owen Eagan

Card Family Mary Jane Card, RSM

Curley and Reid Families Mercita Curley, RSM Theresa Curley, RSM

Albert P. Fiocchetta David & Lynn Hoffman

Margaret H. Flynn Kitch Cunningham & Bill McQuinn Mr. & Mrs. William J. Fiocchetta Journey Home, Inc. Edward Karl Rolf Knoll Patti Lehman

The Follachio Family Mr. & Mrs. Charles Diorio

Laureen Freeman, RSM Mary Etta Higgins, RSM

Anna Gale Jennifer Armstrong

Dorothy Roycroft Gettier John A. Gettier

Elaine Gladtone Edward D. Gladstone

The Goergen Family Miroslava T. Goergen †

Loretta P. Grady Sharon A. Grady

Ruth Grant Linda Arnold & Jeff Berzon Theresa DiMeo Catherine Havens Laura Knaack Susan & Joseph Meny

Patricia Gress Gloria Passerelli

George Growick Norman & Cheryl Fine

Madeline R. Halle Dorothy A. Hunt Senior & Disabled Center, Newington

Richard & Muriel Halpin Anonymous

Joan Hamerski Jennifer & James Cosenza Theresa DiMeo Patricia Esposito Ellenore Mary Jordan, RSM Florence & Chester Kasprzycki Bernice McNamara

Domenica Healey Cynthia M. Healey

Tommy Hotchkiss Marlene Woodman

Claire B. Hungerford Kenneth O. Hungerford

Alfredo Ibarra Ema Ibarra & Family

Wanda Jackowski Mrs. Josephine Mavromatis

Nicholas M. Johnson Patrick & Marjorie Johnson

Eleanor Fay Jordan Mary J. Lepper Ellenore Mary Jordan, RSM

Agnes Kane Norma Cacchillo Theresa DiMeo Sheila & John Dubinsky Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hynes Diana & Dennis Kane

Jerzy Kapalczynski Anna Kapalczynski Jolanta Krach

Betty Kelly Morton & Sylvia Dunn

Nelle T. Kelly Ruth Ellen Kelly, RSM

Violet Klein Edith Klein Gail MacBeth Karen MacBeth Carol A. Slayton IT Friends, Elsie, Deb, Patricia, Sandy

Phyllis Kline Mr. Donald Kline

Mary F. Knight Phyllis M. Knight Mr. & Mrs. Ray Knight

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Eleanor Lawlor Ellenore Mary Jordan, RSM

Rita & Russell Leghorn Mr. & Mrs. Dennis A. Leghorn

Rita M. Leiner Mr. & Mrs. John Bores Paul & Rita Brann Susan Peplau & Jonathan Chambers John F. Kennedy Middle School, PTO Fran & Eileen Keough Jeff & Laurianne Lamothe Anna Lenczewski Barbara Marcus Paul & Antoinette Mezzapelle Vincent O’Keeffe Janie Leiner Palasek Stanley & Ellen Palasek Elsie Walicki

Armand & Helen Levesque Albert Levesque Joanne & Wayne Parent

Albert Lister Margaret Kahn

Mary Theodosius Long, RSM Michael & Ann Long

Marion K. Looby Christine M. Looby

Jane Lukowski Joe & Edith Kane

Rolf Lundberg Morton & Sylvia Dunn

Flora J. Mahar Thomas Mahar

Concetta T. Maile Mrs. Dave Milligan Anita & Michael Raphael

Thomas Malone Morton & Sylvia Dunn John & Jane † Flannery

Mildred Manzi Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Manzi

Frank S. Marino, M.D. Florence F. Marino

Claire Markham, RSM Merle & David Harris Ellenore Mary Jordan, RSM

Rose-May Martineau Richard W. Brennan Rev. Michael C. DeVito Linda J. Formanek William & Donna Hinson Ines & Kurt Kallmeyer Sacred Heart Parish, Suffield, CT Joseph J. Sangiovanni Thomas & Janet Thayer Pat & Dick Thivierge

Julia & John Mathis Margaret Ann Mathis, RSM

Rita McCabe Agencyport Software Corporation Margaret E. Dimmitt Robert G. Doyle Morton & Sylvia Dunn John & Jane † Flannery Marie P. Hincks Mary E. Kelly Robert S. Martin Susan & Joseph Meny

Joseph McCabe Morton & Sylvia Dunn John & Jane † Flannery Marie Polly Hincks

Mary McCarthy Juneann Landers Brenda & John Mazza

Roberta McCarthy The McCarthy Family Hampden Bank John T. & Linda Driscoll Dr. Deborah Hall, M.D. Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Hallisey Gaylord & Susan Horn Dorothy W. Howland Thomas D. Kelly Woody Lee, Jane Jones, Lee & Kendall Nancy & Bernie Lyons Kathleen & Joseph McCarthy Edward C. Peck Richard A. Peck John & Peri Pogson Carolyn Pratt Mariellen & Victor Quillard Cyndi & Alan Stern Dorothy Snider Tom & Kathy Themistos Timothy Tunstall Mary L. Zubi

Mary McGinty Jean McGinty, RSM

Betty Mihaly Mrs. Iola B. Johnston Claire Mellitz Ruth Stein

Anne H. Moore Drs. Ludwig & Hallie Moore Frank

Joseph & Margaret Moran Rev. James M. Moran

Mae Moran Kevin M. Moran

Francis J. Moriarty Eileen K. Moriarty

Helen Edward Muldoon, RSM Bernard T. Muldoon

Jane & Frank Murphy Mary Ann Coppage

Mary Murphy Therese J. McCarthy

Dr. Frederick O’Brien Mrs. Frederick J. O’Brien

George & Gertrude O’Brien Fay O’Brien, RSM

Nora O’Brien Mrs. Frederick J. O’Brien

Bridie O’Connell Michael & Ann Long

June Park Marilyn Krentzman

George Reis G. Richard Reis

Rose Reis G. Richard Reis

Donald N. Righenzi Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Brett Sharon M. Clark Michael J. Delisa Mary F. Denney Mark & Marjorie Gifford Norman Grody Hartford Insurance Company Mary & Steve King Frank & Ann Mirabello Marc & Laura Rapport John F. Reagan Saybrook Associates, Inc. Thomas E. Sherer, Jr. Douglas Sherman Anne L. Wilson & William Tummillo Robert & Mary Valentine Teresa and Walter Zera

Edithe Rouleau Mary L. Rouleau, CSJ

Grace Irma Roy, RSM Anonymous

Ryan Family Rosemary Ryan, RSM

Maria Saraceni Mr. & Mrs. Carl Saraceni

Catherine Scherick, RSM Mr. & Mrs. Edmond Vianney

Robert Shelto Mark T. Keenan

Sisters of Mercy Anonymous

Edward Smith Shawn & Sarah Haviland

Eleanor M. Smith Martha S. Murphy

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Robert E. Sullivan Teresa M. D’Esopo Morton & Sylvia Dunn John & Jane † Flannery Mrs. William E. Hasker Jerry & Carolyn Jones William Kitchell Patricia Roach

Edward A. Szczesiul Gail & Peter Anderson Christopher Buchholz & Associates at Sovereign Bank CT Association of Public School Superintendents Stacia Crockett Nancy DePalma Faculty & Staff, William H. Hall High School Dr. Hilary E. Freedman David N. Kantor Lewis & Roberta Kurlantzick Karen L. List Russell and Sheila Murphy My Tribute Gift Foundation Jane Palley Evan Pitkoff Paula & Roy Schwartz Barbara J. Stevens Robert & Mary Villanova David L. Weil West Hartford Administrators Association

Charles J. Szyszko Rev. Dolores B. Szyszko

Rev. Anthony Ventura Carmela Petrucelli

Francis & Rose Vincelett Tommy Vincelett

Piu Q. Vong Ann Marie Viola

Richard A. Walsh Mary Beth Walsh

Robert E. Walsh Barbara C. Walsh

Mrs. Mattie Weyse Raquel Thomison

John F. Whalen Chris & Greg Damato Gregg W. Loveland Ellen M. Madden Laura Pels Beth Ann Loveland Sennett Bob & Betty Westgate

Joseph Wyatt Marlene Woodman

in honor of … Patricia Brewer, RSM Valerie A. Burnie

Marie Coffey, RSM John J. Casey, Jr.

John Danaher Sharon Danaher Henry

Mary C. Fahy, RSM Garry & Marie Wallace

Mr. & Mrs. William J. Fiocchetta Barnaby W. Horton

Madeline Follachio, RSM Bill & Jeanne Canale Nella Canale & Sons Mr. & Mrs. Charles J. Diorio, Jr. Al & Ann Giancarli

Lilyan Fraher, RSM Thomas W. Fraher

John Griffin Jeremiah Griffin

Paula Marie Koplar, RSM Miss Janice R. Frank

Grace Mannion, RSM Valerie A. Burnie

Mary Beth Mannion Valerie A. Burnie

Barbara Mullen, CSJ Sisters of Saint Joseph of Chambery

Dorothy O’Dwyer, RSM Professor Dorothy Bosch Keller

Peter Oltheten Maria & Joseph Oltheten

Maureen Reardon, RSM Leonard & Elizabeth Agnew

Retired Religious Tom & Judith Hogan

Lawrence R. Scherick Mr. & Mrs. Edmond Vianney

The Shukis Family Maureen Fudge

Sisters of Mercy Deacon Richard & Nancy Sennett

David Stevens Dr. Calvin Mass †

in Kind gifts Linda Arnold & Jeff BerzonStephanie Barnes - Church of Saint TimothyJim BachtelerJeffrey CaseMr. Frederick ClarkRich CooperKarla DalleyEileen DavidLorraine GaribaldiEva Guarnieri’s FamilyRev. Clifford HaslerPaulette JamesonVirginia LauferRabbi Alan LefkowitzRena Lenge’s FamilyNancy MatherDianne McPherson (Accenture in Hartford)Judy PalmisanoSam PascoPendergast FamilyKaren PetersonConnie RederSharon RoyerSazinski FamilyDoris ShuskusSusan Skipp, Holy Spirit Church, NewingtonLarry & Joan StahlTim TierneySusan & Nicholas Walsh

BequestsClarence Bourret †Miroslava T. Goergen †Alice J. Jaquith †

grants Allegany Franciscan Ministries, Inc.Berkshire BankSuzanne & Paul BeersCatholic Health EastConnecticut Alliance For Long Term Care, Inc.Farmington Bank Community Foundation, Inc.Hartford Foundation for Public GivingMurphy Family GivingFrances B. SergiTheodore S. Sergi and FamilySisters of Mercy, Northeast Community, Inc.XL Specialty Insurance Co.

Matching gift companiesAetna Foundation, Inc.Bank of AmericaPfizer Foundation, Inc.

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2013 circle of Mercy golf outing

title sponsor($10,000)Sodexo Platinum sponsor($5,000)Mascola//Group gold sponsor & 1/2 straight foursome($3,100)Friends of Bill Fiocchetta

gold sponsors($2,500)Arrow Pharmacy & Nutrition CenterJKS Systems, LLCMay, Bonee & WalshMurtha Cullina, LLPOmnicare of ConnecticutRobinson & Cole, LLPUniversity of Saint Joseph

silver sponsor & 1/2 straight foursome($2,200)M. Rosadini Consultants

silver sponsor & donation($2,000)Lincoln Financial Group

cocktail reception & cart($1,750)Adams & Knight, Inc.

silver sponsors($1,600)Alliance Rehab Connecticut, LLCAmenta/Emma ArchitectsBank of America Merrill LynchBlumShapiroHorton/Aubrey TeamSaint Francis Center for Occupational HealthShepard Steel Company, Inc.Siemens Industry, Inc.TEAM Mechanical, LLCThe Nurse NetworkYankee Sheet Metal, Inc straight foursome($1,200)Medline

dinner sponsors($1,000)People’s United Bank - NorthSisters of Mercy, Northeast Community two golfers & tee($925)Community Solutions, Inc.Durant, Nichols, Houston, Hodgson & Cortes-Costa, PCRaintech Sound & Communications, Inc.

golfer & driving range($800)Angelo Maragos, Esq.

cocktail reception($750)AdamsAhern Sign Solutions, Inc.ProCare, LTC Saint Francis Foundation

Luncheon sponsor($750)The Brickman Group two golfers($600)C.E. Floyd Company, Inc.Kone Elevator driving range($500)D. Sayadoff & CompanyDr. Richard ZuWallack tee sponsors($325)Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of CTB & G Restaurant Supply, Inc.Caffeine InteractiveConnecticut Mental Health SpecialistsDistinctive DirectoriesDzen Commercial Roofing, LLCLaw Offices of Dennis R. Ferguson, Esq.Dr. Thomas J. GodarMolloy Funeral Home, Inc.Moscarillo’s of West HartfordP.J. Lodola & Sons, Inc,ProCaire, LLCPyne-DavidsonSheehan-Hilborn-Breen Funeral HomeSWI Glass & MetalThe Suburban PharmacyCarollynne Weidler & John P. Murphy

golfer($300)First QualityJeff LeeMelton Spivak dinner guest($160)Mr. & Mrs. David Harris

donation($100)Jean McGinty, RSM

dinner guest($80)Christine M. LoobyMarlene Woodman

Prize and gift donorsASAP Printing and Copying, LLCGeorge BabeyBiddingforGood.combk & co.Bradford Renaissance Portraits

Central OpticaCleary EnergyColana Sports Group/JetBlue ChallengeMerle & David HarrisPam HarrisonHartford Stage Holy Family Passionist Retreat CenterJeff V. LeeLIFE PublicationsChristine M. LoobyMaintenance Teams at Saint Mary Home and The McAuleyMaximum BeverageThe McAuleyThe McAuley Dining ServicesThe Mercy Community’s Senior Management TeamLanny Nagler PhotographyIra Nozik PhotographersOffice of Human Resources, The Mercy Community Penzey’s Spices PrintWorks, American School for the DeafProfessional Sports PublicationsRistorante Francesco’s Michelle RussellSaint Mary Home Admissions & Social Work DepartmentsSaint Mary Home Adult Day Center & Frances Warde Towers ApartmentsSaint Mary Home Dining ServicesSaint Mary Home Nursing DepartmentSaint Mary Home Therapeutic Recreation DepartmentSisters of Mercy, Northeast RegionSYSCOTastefully Simple & Michele ConfessoreTravelers ChampionshipJean TressyWest Hartford MagazineWestfarmsMarlene Woodman

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Mercy community Board of trustees 2013

Jill AdamsChair, Development and Marketing CommitteePrincipal, Adams & KnightTrustee since 2010

Frederic W. (Ric) Baker IIFormer Senior VP,Hartford Financial ServicesTrustee since 2007

Patricia Cook, RSM, Ph.D.Chair, Mission Effectiveness CommitteeSpiritual Retreat Director,Diocese of Norwich and prison chaplainTrustee since 2011

Angelo DeFazio, R.Ph.Chair, Planning CommitteePresident/CEO,Arrow Prescription Centers – ANG Inc.Planning Committee, ChairTrustee since 2005

Eileen Dooling, RSMExecutive Director,Mercy CenterTrustee since 2011

Margaret Farley, RSM, Ph.D.Chair, Ethics CommitteeGilbert L. Stark Professor Emerita of Christian Ethics,Yale Divinity School Professor Emerita, Yale University Department of Religious Studies Co-Director,All Africa Conference: Sister to SisterTrustee since 2009

William J. FiocchettaPresident/CEO,Mercy Community HealthTrustee since 2005

Dalia Giedrimiene, M.D., Ph.D.Chair, Quality CommitteeProfessor, University of Saint JosephTrustee since 2011

David HarrisBoard ChairChair, Governance CommitteePresident, Harris, Adelberg & Strauss Insurance Agency, Inc.(Semi-retired)Trustee since 2010

Patrick J. Johnson, Jr.President, Connecticut Institute for the Blind, Inc. (Oak Hill)Trustee since 2011

Sue Keefe, RSM, APRNNurse Practitioner,Saint Francis Hospital and Medical CenterPalliative Care ProgramTrustee since 2011

Joseph L. KingRetired from Cigna CorporationTrustee since 2011

Barbara Mullen, CSJSisters of Saint Joseph of ChamberyOffice of Mission AdvancementNew Trustee in 2013

Jean M. McGinty, RSM, MSN, RNProject Specialist, St. Peter’s Health Partners & St. Peter’s HospitalNew Trustee in 2013

Peter MurphyConsultantNew Trustee in 2013

Mark D. WalkerBoard Vice ChairChair, Finance CommitteeWindsor Federal SavingsVice President, Regional ManagerTrustee since 2011

Richard ZuWallack, M.D.Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care MedicineSaint Francis Hospital and Medical CenterTrustee since 2011

2021 Albany Avenue

West Hartford, CT 06117

860.570.8400

www.TheMercyCommunity.org

SAINT MARY HOME

THE Mc AULEY

A member of CHE Trinity

Health, founded by

the Northeast Community

of the Sisters of Mercy

of the Americas

2021 Albany Avenue

West Hartford, CT 06117

SAINT MARY HOME

THE Mc AULEY

We, Mercy Community Health and CHE Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming presence within our communities.

Believing in the intrinsic dignity of all persons, we uphold the universal right to holistic care and we promote the common good. We embrace all God’s children as we respond to the needs of the human body and spirit, inspiring hope and confidence on life’s journey.

Please visit our website at

www.theMercycommunity.org

saint Mary home provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation, dementia, subacute, residential and adult day center.

• Admissions, Ellen Sanders-Nirenstein, RN (860-570-8269)

• Adult Day Center/Frances Warde Towers Apartments: Maryann Loveland (860-570-8234)

the Mcauley is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) which promotes and fosters an independent lifestyle within a life care setting. The McAuley offers an Assisted Living Program for those residents who require more assistance with daily living.

• Marketing Directors Pat Kaplan (860-920-6304) or Janice Lohneiss (860-920-6346)

office of development For information on how to make charitable gifts to Mercy Community Health or any of its ministries, contact Sister Maureen Reardon, senior vice president and chief Mission/compliance officer (860-570-8339).

Please write to us at our mailing address if you wish to have your name removed from the list of those to receive The Mercy Community’s future fundraising requests.

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tuesday, september 16 / 7:00 p.m. The McAuley AuditoriumLive Long, die shortThe Mercy Community welcomes Dr. Roger Landry, author of Live Long, Die Short: A Guide to Authentic Health and Successful Aging. His book is a call to action: for individuals to live a lifestyle that will give them the best chance to maximize their potential as they age; for organizations and communities to become places where older adults can reach their full potential and continue to contribute to the community; and for society to jettison stereotypes of aging. Since seating will be limited, please call 860.920.6319 to reserve your seats by

september 1.

Monday, september 22 – 26Mercy WeekEvery year, The Mercy Community celebrates Mercy Week: a time to pay homage to the women who founded the Order of the Sisters of Mercy. It is also a time to express thanks and reverence to other ministries in

health and human services. The week’s offerings include entertainment, including live music and dance. Visit www.themercycommunity.org, to see a list of updated events as they are planned throughout the summer.

Wednesday, september 24Mercy dayMercy Day honors the founding of the Sisters of Mercy. Please join us for a celebratory Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. in the Archbishop John F. Whealon Chapel of Our Lady of Mercy on Saint Mary Home’s third floor.

Monday, november 17 / 10:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m. The McAuley Auditoriumholiday BazaarThe McAuley will host a variety of artisans offering a bounty of beautiful holiday items, including jewelry soaps and bath salts, photography and note cards, handmade bags, seasonal decorations, Christmas trees and gifts for pet lovers.

thursday, november 27 / 10:00 a.m.Archbishop John F. Whealon Chapel of Our Lady of Mercy at Saint Mary HomeMass of thanksgiving

november, 4 / 8:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m.The McAuley Auditoriumchaplain and clergy renewal retreatThe Mercy Community’s and Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center’s Departments of Pastoral Care will sponsor a day of renewal for professional caregivers who experience secondary trauma and suffering in the workplace, including chaplains, clergy, social workers, nurses, nurse’s assistants and members of the community. This workshop will provide an opportunity for respite, reflection and strategies for encouraging balance and fulfillment while working in the midst of tragedy and loss.