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Partners in Giving • Fall 2008

The Salesian Sisters in Louisiana are no strangers to severeweather conditions, as this photo from April 1980 attests, withSr. Domenica Di Peri, Sr. Leslie Satter, and Sr. Louise Passero

knee deep in flood waters. This is but one of hundreds of photos inour new Centennial History, The “Yes” Lives On (cover at left), duethis Christmas. Story on page 3.

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Sr. MaryRinaldi’s

LetterDear Friends,

A few weeks ago we got a glimpse of The “Yes”Lives On, our magnificent new Centennial HistoryBook, which is the story of the lives and service ofSalesian Sisters past and present, written by the lateSr. Josephine Carini. The answer “Yes” lives on inthe title of the book, which speaks of the responseof the Sisters to God since 1908. This “Yes” iswhat we celebrate today. This “Yes” is our responseto the future, the “Yes” to the Salesian charism,“Yes” to our mission to the young and “Yes” to God’s plan for each and every one of us.The “Yes” Lives On will make a great Christmas gift!

Some news to report:

• Summer’s over – where did it go?! But as we start a new Salesian School Year, we offer ourprofound gratitude to all of you for makingfinancial aid available for thousands of kids at a Salesian Sisters Summer Camp. Special thanksto our corporate sponsors, many of whom haveextended matching gifts: Applebee’s Neighbor-hood Grill & Bar, Chevy’s Fresh-Mex, Chubb& Son, GE, Home Depot, Liz Claiborne, IBM,IDT Family Foundation, Merrill Lynch,Verizon, and the William Wrigley Jr. Company.Thank you one and all!

• Many Sisters have received new assignments forthis school year. Kindly refer to the updated liston pages 12-13, and drop them a line!

• Our worldwide Order of Salesian Sisters willsend representatives from every Province to ourGeneral Chapter Meeting in Rome. Sr. PhyllisNeves, our Provincial, and Sr. Margaret Wilhelm,Provincial Delegate, will be there untilNovember. The next issue of Partners in Givingwill carry the exciting news!

Peace,

Centenary CalendarS a v e t h e s e d a t e s !

October 30The Partners Circle Ball

benefiting the Salesian Sisters Education Fundfor Inner-City Youth, and honoring the

Salesian Sisters for their 100 Years of Service.The Venetian, Garfield, NJ

November 15Thanksgiving Basket Party

benefiting the Salesian YouthCenter/Villa MadonnaSchool, and honoring

Linda Crosby and Grace Lafferty for their

service at Villa Madonna. Tampa, FL

December 7Salesian Sisters’ Annual Christmas Party

North Haledon, NJ

January 30, 2009Salesian Sisters Annual Homecoming

and Centennial CelebrationMary Help of Christians Academy, N. Haledon, NJ

February 28, 2009Florida Centennial Mass and Gala

St. Joseph Parish, Tampa, FL

April 25, 2009Grand Centennial Celebration at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and

Gala Celebration aboard the World YachtNew York, NY

May 16, 2009Tri-State Centennial Celebration

for all Salesian Schools, Alumni, and FriendsNorth Haledon, NJ

For more information on these events, to attend, or to get involved, please call us toll free: (877) 687-6867,

e-mail [email protected], or visitwww.salesiansisters.org. We hope to see you!


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MAKING HEADLINES AROUND THE PROVINCE

Read All About Our First 100 Years!

The long-awaited SalesianSisters’ Centennial HistoryBook, The “Yes” Lives On, will

be ready in time for Christmas!

This 248-page full color, illustratedbook tells the incredible story of theSalesian Sisters from the first fourwho arrived in 1908, to thehundreds of Sisters who spread themission of service to young peopleand the Church across the entirecontinent.

Read all about it soon!




A Joyous Celebration for Our Jubilarians!

The Tides in North Haledon, NJ, was the lovely setting for the 2008 Jubilee Celebration of SalesianSisters, held on August 3. Following a Mass of Thanksgiving in Saint Joseph Chapel, the jubilariansand their family members, friends, and Adopters settled down for a delicious dinner seasoned with

reminiscences and expressions of gratitude.

Above, Jubiliarians of the Salesian Sisters’ Eastern Province, joined by their fellow Jubilarians from theCanadian Province, gathered for a group photo with Sr. Phyllis Neves, Provincial Superior. Seated, left toright: Sr. Gerard Barattino (70 years), Sr. Frances Gumino (65 years), Sr. Phyllis Neves, Sr. Mildred Zanetti(65 years), and Sr. Agatha Cosentino (50 years). Standing, left to right: Sr. Mary Eileen Joseph (50 years), Sr. Maryann Schaefer (25 years), Sr. Rosemary Cordes (40 years), and Sr. Micheline Bertrand (50 years).Congratulations to all! PHOTOS BY LORRAINE CORSALE, HAWTHORNE, NJ



Above, the Mayor of North Haledon,

Randy George, addresses the celebration

to express gratitude for the work of

the Salesian Sisters in the community.

Right, Sr. MildredZanetti’s family

and friends, joined by Sr. Carmen Morales,

gather in honor of her special day.

Stephen Quesinberry of Richmond, VA, traveled all the

way to New Jersey in honor of hisadopted Sister and Jubilarian,

Sr. Frances Gumino!

Above, Sr. Rosemary Cordes

with her mother,Rose Cordes,

and family fromDover, NH.

Left, Sr. DanielleGonzalez is warmly

congratulated by Sr. Phyllis Neves,

Provincial Superior,as she celebrates the renewal of her vows as a

Salesian Sister.


When Sacred Heart Novitiate in Newton, NJ,was built 50 years ago, there were enoughNovices (future Salesian Sisters) to keep the

large facility functioning. With the passing of time, thenumber decreased, and the Novices were sent to theInternational Novitiate in Rome.

About twenty years ago, Sacred Heart became aspirituality center for the Province. Since then it hasserved countless numbers of young people and adults asan oasis of peace and spiritual retreat.

Now the two Provinces in the United States and Canadahave been blessed with a good number of young womenwho are discerning a religious vocation. It has beendecided that there be a house for initial formation inBellflower, CA, and the Novitiate has re-opened as a partof Sacred Heart Center.

On August 4, 2008, four Novices, two from the East andtwo from the West, entered the newly-established SacredHeart Novitiate. Sr. Joanne Holloman has been namedDirectress of Novices. Presently there are 11 Candidatesand, on October 5, 2008, six young women will take thenext step and become Postulants. Thank you, Jesus!

– Sr. Louise Passero, FMA



How Blessed We Are With Many Vocations!

While we Salesian Sisters are grateful to God forHis goodness in sending these fine young women

to study their vocation, we invite other interestedpersons to “come and see.” The harvest is great . . .

For more information, please contact Sr. JoanneHolloman, FMA, Sacred Heart Center, 20 OldSwartswood Road , Newton, NJ 07860. Telephone:(973) 383-2620. E-mail: [email protected]

The two Provincial Superiors of the U.S., Sr. Phyllis Neves (center, left) of the Eastern Province, and Sr. Sandra Neaves of theWestern Province, visit with the four Novices who are well on their

way to profession as Salesian Sisters: Christine Scott, Linda Gonzalez, Jaden Tran, and Josiane Phanord.

At right, our Candidates: (seated, l-r) Joo Yun Park, Sophia Escobedo, and Kristie White; (standing, l-r) Amy Trujillo,

Sara Ball, Gina Curini, Leeanna McGrath, Keri Cole, Merissa Loucks, and Olgamarie Chamorro.

Below, Postulants gather with Sr. Phyllis Neves: (back row, l-r)Juliett Perez, Brigette Hanley, and Brittany Harrison; (front row,l-r) Janet Kellerr and Guerline Joseph. Not present: Alina Suarez.




Partners Circle Ballto Salute the Sisters

on Their Centennial!

Mark your calendars: the Partners Circle Ballwill be held on Thursday, October 30, at theVenetian in Garfield, NJ. The Ball is our

primary fundraiser for the Salesian Sisters EducationFund to enable needy children from the inner cities toattend a quality Salesian School.

By unanimous acclaim of the “Dames of Mary Helpof Christians Academy” nominating committee, thisyear’s Ball will be dedicated to the Salesian Sisters inhonor of their centennial of service.

Please plan on attending! Ticket information shouldarrive in the mail soon; you can also call us toll-free:(877) OUR-NUNS, or locally (973) 904-0102.

The Ball’s Ad Journal – always a keepsake of theevening – will have a special dimension this year as weinvite you to dedicate a page (or pages or part of apage) to honor one or more of the following:

• The Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco • A Salesian Sister(s)

• A Salesian alumnus/class/school or parish • A friend(s) of the Salesian Sisters • Offer your personal story and/or “thank

you” to the Salesian Sisters Please note: honorees may be living or deceased

Whether or not you plan on attending the Ball, pleaseconsider being part of the Ad Journal. Prices start at$50 for a quarter-page ad, and there are special pages aswell as sponsorship opportunities available.

The deadline for the Ad Journal is Friday, October 3.Please call Veronica Barrios in the Development Officefor more information: toll-free: (877) OUR-NUNS, orlocally (973) 904-0102. You can also e-mail Veronica at [email protected] with your favoritephoto and/or a dedication message.

Please consider joining us for this Centennial celebra-tion and salute our dear Sisters who have touched somany lives over the past 100 years. Thank you!

Ready to party: the graduates of St. Michael’s School in Paterson, NJ, June 1921. St. Michael’s was the first school

staffed by the Salesian Sisters in the United States.

Singing for Ol’ Blue Eyes: Students of Saint Michael's School in Atlantic City, NJ, formerly staffed by the Salesian Sisters,

sang “Happy Birthday” to Frank Sinatra and his wife, Barbara, at the Golden Nugget Casino in 1982.


MASSACHUSETTSMs. Josephine Petrillo

Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Reading

NEW JERSEYMr. & Mrs. Gary BaccaroMr. & Mrs. Robert Boland Mr. & Mrs. Larry ConditMs. Elizabeth Crovella

Mr. & Mrs. Frank DaviesDr. & Mrs. Frank De Maria

Ms. Debi DebiakMr. & Mrs. Robert Fox

Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Giamonco Captain & Mrs. Victor Goldberg

Mrs. Theresa GuttoMr. & Mrs. Chris Layton

Mr. & Mrs. Charles LechnerMr. & Mrs. Doug Leonard

Mr. & Mrs. Michael LosurdoMs. Laura Mannarino

Mr. & Mrs. Anthony MarangiMr. & Mrs. John Peragallo Jr.

Mrs. Ann PetrocelliMr. & Mrs. Joseph Piotrowski

Mr. & Mrs. Cameron ReidMrs. Amanda Rodriguez

Mr. & Mrs. John SoldoveriMr. Joseph Spinelli

Mr. & Mrs. William StuartTD Banknorth

Deacon & Mrs. Asterio Velasco

ARIZONAMs. Tonia Kempfer

A Friend

CALIFORNIAMr. Ian H. Graham

Mr. & Mrs. Robert ObenbergerA Friend

CONNECTICUTMr. Frank & Ms. Clara Merenda

Mr. & Mrs. Robert MoseyMr. Daniel Tomaselli

A FriendAnonymous

FLORIDAMr. & Mrs. Mark Anderson

Mr. & Mrs. Bernardo F. ArenasMr. & Mrs. Carlos Baldor, Sr.Mr. & Mrs. Carlos Baldor, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Javier BaldorBianco & Mansfield, P.A.

Mr. James J. BurrowesMrs. Yoli Buss

Mrs. Trudy CareyDr. & Mrs. Antonio CastroColonial Bank of FloridaMr. & Mrs. Ted Couch

Mr. & Mrs. J.C. De LottoDr. & Mrs. Emilio Echevarria

Mr. & Mrs. Luis GarciaDr. & Mrs. Reynaldo Geerken

Mrs. Rose GrazianoDr. & Mrs. Jack Guggino

Mrs. Elsa Gutierrez-Janulionis Mr. & Mrs. Mark S. Reynolds

Mr. & Mrs. Philip RinaldiHon. Judge & Mrs. E.J. Salcines

Mr. & Mrs. Mark SpadaMrs. Peggy Theis

Mr. & Mrs. Ron YatesMr. & Mrs. Rene Zarate

Mr. Bob Zurek

GEORGIAMr. & Mrs. Charles Fantauzza

ILLINOISMr. & Mrs. Joseph Olivieri

KENTUCKYMr. & Mrs. Jack Danehy

MARYLANDDr. & Mrs. Andrew Saladino

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NEW YORKMr. & Mrs. Jack Betwarda

Mr. Vincent CagnettaMrs. Joseph Clair

Mr. & Mrs. Charles CurcioMr. & Mrs. Charles Curcio, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. James Dell’Orto

Mr. Edward DeLucaMr. Joseph Hill

Mr. John Lombardi & FamilyMs. Carol Martindale

Ms. Elizabeth NardoneMrs. Joan Oliver

Mr. & Mrs. Angelo RoncalloMr. & Mrs. Angelo SilveriMr. & Mrs. John Weaver

A Friend

NORTH CAROLINAMr. & Mrs. Paul Liotard

Mr. & Mrs. Chester Michewicz, Jr.

PENNSYLVANIAMr. & Mrs. David FusacchiaMr. & Mrs. Jack Hedgecock

Mr. Paul I. Sheaffer, II

TEXASMr. & Mrs. Bill Locklier

VIRGINIAMrs. Dominique Faust

WEST VIRGINIAMr. Guy Bucci

Hey, that’s my picture! Sr. Theresa Lee, Sr. Marisol Guzman, and Sr. Mary Jackson enjoy the latest issue of Partners In Giving!


The Partners Circle was founded in 1991 to provide unrestricted funds for urgent needsof the Salesian Sisters and their mission. These include support for capital needs,scholarship assistance, technology upgrades, and funds for those unforeseen situations

that require immediate attention. Your donation to this unrestricted fund empowers theSalesian Sisters to continue their mission – the education and evangelization of today’schildren. There are eight levels of membership, starting at $500, and these are listed on thesethree pages. Won’t you consider joining this dynamic group? Please call us today: (877) OUR-NUNS. Thank you!

Mr. Al De VincenzoMrs. Joseph Festa

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Granatell Mr. & Mrs. Donald HofmannMr. & Mrs. Anthony LainoMr. & Mrs. Joseph Massood Mr. & Mrs. Brian McAuley

Mrs. John McMahonMr. & Mrs. Mario Monaco

Mr. & Mrs. Jim MullerMr. & Mrs. Joseph Palladino

Mr. & Mrs. Jack RamseyWeaver Marine Agencies

NEW YORKDr. & Mrs. Michael Altamura

Ms. Lea BattiatoMr. John Cassara

Msgr. William T. RodgersMr. & Mrs. Matt Sabatine

NORTH CAROLINAMs. Marianne O’Doherty

OHIOMr. & Mrs. Albert Klaben, Sr.

PENNSYLVANIADr. Allyson & Mr. Kevin Hardy

TEXASMs. Theresa C. Rauber

Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Wooldridge

ARIZONAA Friend

CALIFORNIAGeraldine & Joanne Rizzuto

CONNECTICUTMr. & Mrs. Peter Christiansen

Ms. Mary GaineMr. & Mrs. David McAleer

FLORIDADr. Braulio Alonso

Ms. Judith Cataldo/The Handmaiden Foundation

Ms. Caroljeanne HarkinsDr. & Mrs. Rod Jurado

Mr. & Mrs. James W. LeeDr. & Mrs. Hernan Leon

Mr. & Mrs. H. Tyson Lykes, IIMr. & Mrs. Robert Mace, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. James MajorMr. & Mrs. Frank MiddendorfMr. & Mrs. John Oliva, Sr.

Mr. & Mrs. Gene PerezHon. Judge & Mrs. A. Rodnite

GEORGIAMr. & Mrs. Michael Aquadro

NEW JERSEYMr. & Mrs. Richard BadenhausenMrs. Rosemarie D’Alessandro

Mr. Alfonso Daloisio

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Partners Circle “Benefactors” Annual gift of $1,000

FLORIDAMr. & Mrs. Declan

Mansfield

NEVADAMr. & Mrs. Timothy Murray

NEW JERSEYMr. Anthony B. Della Cerra

NEW YORKMr. & Mrs. Bill Leahy

PartnersCircle

“Associates” Annual gift

of $750

A new level! Partners Circle “Visionaries”

The Salesian Sisters and the Partners Circle are proud to announce a new membership level,“Visionaries,” with the inaugural gift of $25,000. The Visionary level has been

established by a cherished friend and supporter of the Salesian Sisters in loving memory ofher late husband.


ILLINOISMr. & Mrs. Larry Peterson

INDIANAMrs. Beatrice Lightfoot

NEW JERSEYTony Amato Family The Carini Family

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph HoffmanMr. Anthony Petrocelli

Ms. Celeste Tripi

NEW YORKMrs. Pearl Kalikow

CALIFORNIARichard Meissner,

Meissner Manufacturing

FLORIDADr. & Mrs. Vincent Bagli

Mr. Ray CampoMr. & Mrs. Joseph Garcia

Angel Oliva FamilyMrs. Ann Murphey

Dorothy Thomas Foundation

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Major Bequests to the Partners Circle

Partners Circle “Partners” Annual gift of $5,000

NEW JERSEYMr. & Mrs. Tony Chernalis Mr. & Mrs. Robert HarkinsMr. & Mrs. Bill McLaughlinMr. & Mrs. Rodger Rohde

Ms. Roberta Ruocco

TEXASMrs. Betty Turner

CALIFORNIAMs. Doriana Sobek

CONNECTICUTA Friend

FLORIDADr. & Mrs. Nelson Castellano

Mr. & Mrs. James MillarMr. & Mrs. Lee Pallardy

PartnersCircle

“Stewards” Annual gift of $10,000

NEW JERSEYMarcalus Family Foundation Robert R. Waitts Foundation

NEW YORKThe Sabatine Foundation,

in memory of Philip & Josephine Sabatine

TEXASMr. & Mrs. Fritz Duda, Sr.

Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Scala, Jr.

PENNSYLVANIAA Friend

SOUTH CAROLINAMr. & Mrs. Tom Aldinger

Mr. Anthony GulinoMs. Ida Gulino

Ms. Nancy GulinoMr. & Mrs. Joseph HoffmanMr. & Mrs. Edward Korn

Mr. & Mrs. Michael MassoodMrs. Kathleen Medore

Ms. Antonia MeolaMrs. Moira McBride Murphy

Mr. Stephen PapettiMs. Rose Perone

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph PfeiferMr. & Mrs. Mark Swartzberg

NEW YORKMs. Jordon Carroll

CONNECTICUTMr. Michael Guarnieri

Dr. Joseph McAleer

FLORIDAMrs. Janis BoydMrs. Pilar Caso

Mr. Ernest “Cookie” GarciaDr. Idalia Lastra

MASSACHUSETTSMs. Patti Gauthier

NEW JERSEYMr. & Mrs. Marco BrizzolaraMr. & Mrs. John Connors

Partners Circle “Founders”Annual gift of $2,000



Leave a Legacy forthe Salesian Sisters

We depend on you!

Through your offerings, you support themission of the Salesian Sisters to youngpeople – for the next 100 years! Special gift

planning may include gifts of:

• Cash

• Appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds

• Life insurance/ Retirement plans

• Memorial or tribute gifts

• Wills

• Living trusts

• Charitable remainder trusts

• Named scholarships and endowments

• Real estate

If you would like to leave a legacy, our legal title isMissionary Society of Salesian Sisters, Inc., andour federal tax ID # is 22-6043753

For more information, please call:

Sr. Mary Rinaldi, Director of Development: (877) OUR-NUNS

Christina McAleer, Director of Advancement: (203) 921-9224

Salesian Sisters • 659 Belmont AvenueNorth Haledon, NJ 07508-2301

Required to Take an IRA Distribution?

If you are over the age of 70 & 1/2 and you arerequired to take taxable distributions from a

traditional or Roth IRA, you may be interestedin a special opportunity for tax-free giving tothe Salesian Sisters. Please check with us or

your advisor for more information.

The Salesian Sisters’ Centennial Celebration took tothe road on August 5 as Sisters and young womenin initial formation boarded a bus to the Basilica of

the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception inWashington, DC. The pilgrimage was intended to givethanks for Mary’s presence during the first 100 years ofthe Sisters’ ministry here in the U.S., and to seek herintercession for the future of our Institute and Province.

Fr. Steve Schenck, SDB, offered a private Mass and helda prayer service at the Altar of Mary Help of Christians.There they commissioned Sr. Phyllis Neves, FMA,Provincial, and Sr. Margaret Wilhelm, FMA, who will beparticipating in the 22nd General Chapter in Rome, Italy,this fall. This is an international meeting of the entireInstitute that is convened every six years to review the lifeof the Institute and to project its path for the next sixyears. Recalling Mary’s prayerful waiting for the gift ofthe Spirit at Pentecost, the Sisters prayed that the HolySpirit might guide the minds and hearts of all gathered.

As each Sister boarded the bus to return home, she leftthe Shrine with the renewed conviction that, truly, it hasbeen Mary who has always watched over the Sisters, theirwork, and the young people entrusted to themthroughout these 100 years, and that it is Mary who willcontinue to guide us during the next 100 years.

– Sr. Marisa De Rose, FMA

Salesian Sisters join Fr. Steve Schenck, SDB, for a prayer service at the Altar of Mary Help of Christians in the Basilica of the

National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC.

Sisters Journey to DCto Offer Thanks



It’s moving time!Here’s a handy listto locate your

Salesian Sister. Pleasewrite, fax, e-mail – welove to hear from you!

Provincial Office655 Belmont Ave.

Haledon, NJ 07508(973) 790-7963

Sr. Phyllis Neves,Provincial Superior

Sr. Antoinette Cedrone,Provincial Secretary

Sr. Suzanne Dauwalter,Provincial Treasurer

St. Joseph Center655 Belmont Ave.

Haledon, NJ 07508Tel. (973) 790-7966Fax (973) 790-5054Sr. Dora AdamesSr. Mary Arciga

Sr. Lucy BalistrieriSr. Gerard Barattino

Sr. Mary BaroniSr. Amelia Callegarin

Sr. Lydia CariniSr. Mary Ann Caspary

St. Anthony Convent172 Washington Ave.Hawthorne, NJ 07506

Tel: (973) 304-1736Sr. Loretta De Domenicis,

AnimatorSr. Marisa De RoseSr. Arlene Rubino

St. Mary MazzarelloConvent

225 Washington Ave.Hawthorne, NJ 07506

Tel. (973) 423-0012Fax (973) 423-4432

[email protected]. Ramona Beltré

Sr. Letizia BocanegraSr. Frances Da Grossa

Sr. Judith SuprysAnimator

St. Theresa Convent112-23rd St.

Kenilworth, NJ 07033Tel. (908) 276-5028Fax (908) 709-1103Sr. Emy De FilippiSr. Monique Huart

Sr. Theresa Samson,Animator

Sr. Antoinette CedroneSr. Esther Cruz

Sr. Antonia CvetkoSr. Virginia D'Alessandro

Sr. Angela De CapuaSr. Suzanne Dauwalter

Sr. Virginia DickeySr. Frances GuminoSr. Christine HellenSr. Catherine Hurley

Sr. Emilia KassabSr. Balbina Lopez

Sr. Carmen MoralesSr. Phyllis Neves,

ProvincialSr. Louise PasseroSr. Carmen Peña,

AnimatorSr. Mary PellicioneSr. Claire Perinio

Sr. Jeanette PuglisiSr. Anna Ragogna

Sr. Grace RuizSr. Yamile SaiehSr. Rose Segarini

Sr. Felicia TanzellaSr. Ines Valentin

Sr. Mary WinterscheidtSr. Patricia Winterscheidt

Sr. Mildred ZanettiSr. Mary Anne Zito

ImmaculateConception Convent2605 Crestwood Rd.Marrero, LA 70072

(504) 347-4887Sr. Susan Bagli

Sr. Maria Colombo, Animator

Sr. Michelle GeigerSr. Lise Parent

Blessed Laura VicuñaConvent

226 S.W. 20th Rd.Miami, FL 33129

Tel. (305) 857-9186Fax (305) 857-9148

Sr. Fanny FlorezSr. Theresa Gutierrez

Sr. Patricia Roche, Animator

Auxilium Center14 Old Swartswood Rd.

Newton, NJ 07860Tel. (973) 383-2621Fax (973) 383-3214

Sr. Karen Dunn, Animator

Sr. Mary LouiseMazzocco

Sr. Mary Palladino

NEWS FROM

OUR MAILBAG

As quoted in the last issue ofPartners In Giving, “Tens of

thousands of young people and theirfamilies have been the recipients of agratuitous love shared in a familyspirit.” Who would have thought that,after 15 years, we would be part ofthis love still?

Dropping our son, Patrick, off as acamper at age 3 and now as acounselor at age 18, we still feel thelove and caring you offer at CampAuxilium. He was apprehensive evenat 18 to be left at camp, but yourcompassion for children has given himthe confidence needed for his futureendeavors. He wants to be a teacher of some sort and this summerstrengthened his desire to do so. He

Please let my adopted SalesianSisters know that I am coming

upon my one-year anniversary ofbeing breast cancer-free. Having twoSisters praying for another year hasgiven me peace of mind. Thank you.

Sacramento, CA

Iam so happy to renew my adoptionof Sr. Clare Kennelly. Just knowing

she is praying for me and my familyhas brought me a sense of peace thispast year.

I also ask for prayers for my grand-children as they enter the new schoolyear. Thank you.

East Peoria, IL

realized he “can” go forward and gofor his dreams. He enjoyed every dayworking with small children andchildren his own age (The getting upearly wasn’t his favorite part, though!).

We cannot thank you enough for allyou have done for him through theseyears. You and all of the Sisters aredear to our hearts. We pray for youevery day.

Meg and Mike MilliganSandyston, NJ



Sacred Heart Center20 Old Swartswood Rd.

Newton, NJ 07860Tel. (973) 383-2620Fax (973) [email protected]

Sr. Nivia Arias,Retreat Director

Sr. Colleen ClairSr. Joanne Holloman,

Animator &Directress of Novices

Sr. Mary Bertha PaquinSr. Eileen Tickner

Sr. Margaret Wilhelm

Mary Help of Christians

Academy659 Belmont Ave.

N. Haledon, NJ 07508Tel. (973) 790-6202Fax (973) 790-6125

[email protected]. Catherine Altamura,

AnimatorSr. Antoinette Cabrera

Sr. Cecilia BesiSr. Domenica Di Peri

Sr. Rosalie Di PeriSr. Anita Durocher

Sr. Danielle Gonzalez

Corpus Christi Convent135 South Regent St.

Port Chester, NY 10573Tel. (914) 937-4405Fax (914) 937-6904Sr. Margaret Rose

BuonaiutoSr. Agatha Cosentino,

AnimatorSr. Ines Molano

Sr. Elizabeth RussoSr. Denise Sickinger

St. Joseph Convent2102 North Gomez Ave.

Tampa, FL 33607(813) 876-4522

[email protected]

Sr. Rosemary CordesSr. Lou Ann Fantauzza,

AnimatorSr. Gloria Machado

Villa Madonna Convent315 W. Columbus Dr.

Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 223-2209, ext. 393

Sr. Helene Godin, Animator

Sr. Mary Jackson

Sr. Kim Keraitis, Principal

Sr. Theresa LeeSr. Marisol Guzman Sr. Catherine Novo

Sr. Ana PalaciosSr. Mary Rinaldi

Sr. Maryann SchaeferSr. Teresita Teran

St. Mary Convent196 Wayne Ave.

Paterson, NJ 07502Tel. (973) 790-6918Fax (973) 790-9451

Sr. Pauline JossSr. Theresa Kelly,

AnimatorSr. Liz Ryan

Sr. Ruth Stecker

St. John Bosco Convent

325 South Navy Blvd.Pensacola, FL 32507

(850) 456-3046Sr. Rufina Delgado

Sr. Isabel Garza, Animator

Sr. Betty Ann Martinez

Sr. Clare KennellySr. Florine Lagace

Sisters in otherCenters (International)

Sr. Lucy RocesIstituto Internazionale

Maria AusiliatriceVia Ateneo Salesiano, 81

00139 Roma, Italy(+39) 06-87-27-41

Sr. Carmela TermineSr. Teresa Valse

PantelliniVia Appia Nuova, 171

00163 Roma, Italy(+39) 06-70-61-33-33

Sr. Mary TerzoS. Biagio Casa di

Preghiera00028 Subiaco,

Roma, ItalyTel/fax: (+39) 07-74-

84-856

Sr. Mary ArcigaA. Lopez Mateos 180Colonia Ejidal NorteZamora, Michoacan,

5960 Mexico(+52) 35 15 15 14 16

NEWS FROM

OUR MAILBAG

Ireceived your letter yesterdaythanking us again for adopting

Sr. Claire Perino. However, it is I whoshould be thanking you, for she hasadded another dimension to my life;both as a friend and the way she livesher life.

I was raised Episcopal in a smalltown near Buffalo, NY, and nearlyeveryone belonged to some Protestantsect. We had a few folks who wereCatholic and what I knew from themis that nuns were very strict and therewas no meat served on Friday! Thiswas during the 1950s and 60s.

I worked for a Jewish hospital in one of the outpatient psychiatric dayprograms. The patients sponsored

wonderful role model. I feel gratefulto have Sr. Claire in my corner andcount on her and the other Sisters asfriends.

My yearly donation may have helpedbuild the retirement home but, morethan that, it has helped make me abetter person.

Michele ShawTobyhanna, PA

Wouldn’t you like to Adopt a Sister?It’s easy, and as you can see it can bethe source of many, many blessings.For more information, visit ourwebsite, www.salesiansisters.org, orcall us toll-free: (877) OUR-NUNS.Thank you, and God bless you!

fundraisers. One came to me and saidshe had read about this Adopt-a-Sisterprogram and asked if half the moneycould go there. The administrator saidno because the hospital was Jewishand the money could be donated tothe Jewish Federation. The patientswere disappointed, so I said I wouldadopt a nun for no other reason thanthe patients would be happy – and wewould all be prayed for!

With Sr. Claire, I got more bang formy buck than ever expected! She is a



Do You Have a Special Day to Give?

Do you have a happy occasion you would like toshare? The Salesian Sisters will celebrate withyou for an entire month. Or is it a time to

celebrate a less-than-happy occasion? Our prayer for 30days will celebrate this event in your life. Have yousomeone to thank? All of us will help multiply thisgratitude to that special person. Is there a special personor event to bring to the attention of your friends?

Then please “Give Us This Special Day”! Any event orperson or situation that merits special attention will bepublicized on a bulletin board outside our chapel. All theSisters will pray for that person, event, and/or situationand for the person who requests prayer for the day.

Our Lord has assured us, “Where two or three aregathered in My Name, I am among them.” What betterassurance can we have than the Word of God?

Let this exchange of time be an example of our concernand love for one another. Enjoy the fall season with itscolors and celebrations. Enjoy Thanksgiving andChristmas knowing that you are special to us and ourprayers rise daily for you and your dear ones. Thank you,and God bless you.

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We all know by now the story of the firstfour Salesian Sisters who arrived fromItaly in 1908 to begin our 100 years ofservice in the United States. But whatabout the next Sister? Let’s imagine howshe might tell her amazing story. . .

Iwas the fifth pioneer Sister at St.Michael’s in Paterson. My nameis Sr. Beatrice Curtis, and this is

the way it happened.

The first four Salesian Sisters whocame in 1908 were all Italian andspoke only Italian with a smattering ofEnglish at best. There was dire needfor someone who spoke the languageand could teach them. Here is where Ienter. I was just a young Sister fromthe English Province, professed onlytwo years. At the time, I was inChertsey working among the boys, adifficult task, but I gladly welcomedthe sacrifices and tried to be kind andgive good example with the help ofJesus and Mary.

Lo and behold, one day my Superiorsasked me something totallyunexpected. Would I agree to go tothe United States, to the new missionamong the Italian immigrants that ourCongregation had just opened there?I was 22 years old.

Well, I was floored! This was the lastthing I would have dreamt of doing.But I could not say no to Jesus. Igathered my few belongings (and theywere really evangelically few!) and,summoning up all my courage,boarded a ship bound for America.

What a welcome I received when Icame ashore! Those four pioneerSisters were ecstatic and I felt trulyhumbled that they should deem a

Family TreasuresAnd Then We Were Five

young, inexperienced Sister such atreasure. What sacrifices in those firstyears when we lacked everything,even sufficient food at times! But wewere happy to embrace the hardshipsfor the good of the children who soonthronged to our school. The Sisterswere good students and appliedthemselves well to learning English.

Just as I was reallysettling in, theseintrepid Sisters spreadtheir wings and a newhouse was opened inAtlantic City. Guesswho was asked to go?Yep, yours truly! Off Iwas again to a newadventure among thelittle ones whom Idearly loved. God hadgiven me the gift ofworking well withkindergarteners andfirst graders. I mighteven say that I becamean expert at it and Ijoyfully shared myexpertise with other young Sisters asthey came along.

Of course, as a Salesian Sister, I hadmany other tasks, and cleaning wasone of them. At some point I wasnicknamed, “the Sister with a dustmop in her hands.” I always felt lovedand, as I aged, I received anothernickname, “Grandma.” Those youngSisters seemed overworked at timesand I would encourage them to restand to work for God alone. I guess Idid feel “grandmotherly” but I lovedthem all so much.

The years flew by. The work in theU.S. and Canada flourished and

many new vocations came to join us,even some that I had taught at St.Michael’s, like Sr. Veronica Milyo, Sr. Virginia D’Alessandro, and themother of Sr. Theresa Kelly. What ajoy to see my pupils become Sisters!

In my last years, Jesus gifted me with ashare in His suffering. I would layawake all night sometimes, refusing

medication to relievethe pain because Iwanted to receive HolyCommunion in themorning. At that timeone had to fast frommidnight on. But itwas well worth it tohave Jesus in my heart.

Happily, until I wasbedridden, I was ableto get to the chapel formorning prayers eventhough I needed to getup at 5 a.m. to beready. Sometimes Iwas on time and Iwould tell Jesus,

“Thank You! I made it!” At othertimes I would be late, and so I wouldapologize to Jesus, “I’m sorry, SweetJesus, I’m late!”

I want you all to know that the Sisterswere always very gracious and kind tome. Knowing my desire to be “upon things,” they would write out the subject of conversations, orsummaries of conferences, orsermons for me. I would tell them,“God bless you! God love you! OurSweet Mother Mary smile on you!”It was my only way to repay them fortheir thoughtfulness.

– Sr. Mary Terzo, FMA

Sr. Beatrice Curtis, FMA (1886-1973)



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Rest in Peace, DearSr. Mary Carone

Sr. Mary Carone entered the Kingdom of Heaven onJuly 25, 2008, at the age of 94. Born in Brooklyn,NY, Sr. Mary was the oldest of the seven children

born to Anthony and Theresa (Lionello) Carone.

“My childhood was a peaceful and happy one, lived in thewarm atmosphere of a loving family,” Sr. Mary recalled.Since Mary was the eldest, she helped her mother in thehome, and also her father in the grocery store. She maturedquickly and became responsible in many ways.

Sr. Mary loved the Blessed Motherfrom early childhood and it wasthis devotion that carried herthrough the challenging times.She was an active member ofthe Children of MarySolidarity in the parish. TheChildren of Mary visitedspecial shrines of Our Ladyor religious orders dedicatedto the Blessed Mother. Once,the group visited North Haledon,NJ, where the Salesian Sisters werelocated. Mary felt that she had indeedcome home. She entered the Salesian Sisters’ community in1938 and made her religious profession in 1940.

She worked not only in schools but also with the youngwomen studying to become Salesian Sisters. She was trulya mother for the young candidates and postulants and wasalways ready to listen. She was firm but kind and onecould be sure that she would “forgive” any mischievousacts done by the young people.

Asked how she viewed her life, Sr. Mary said, “I havenever regretted one moment of my religious life. I havealways been happy in my vocation. It is in prayer that Iexpress my deep gratitude to the Lord, to Our Lady Helpof Christians, and to all those Sisters with whom I haveshared my life. I thank all for the graces, love, andattention lavished on me.”

In 1991, because of her delicate health, Sr. Mary came tothe St. Joseph Provincial Center in Haledon. She wasalways joyful and had an encouraging word to all who cameto visit her. It was a delight to see her so serene and joyful.We will miss Sr. Mary, but we are certain that the goodLord will reward her for a life filled with good works.



MemorialsReceived between July 12 and September 9, 2008

Fr. Joseph C. LinckDr. Joseph McAleer

Fr. Joseph RyanMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Quinn

Juanita SalcinesMr. & Mrs. Joseph Antinori Mr. & Mrs. James ArnoldJoyce Boyette &

Robert E. Walker Norma Y. Boza- KeeslerLaw Offices of Buell

& Elligett Ronald K. CacciatoreMr. & Mrs. Jose CaldevillaJudge & Mrs. Monterey

CampbellMr. & Mrs. Simon CanasiMr. & Mrs. Joseph CapitanoWarren M. CasonAdalia ChirinJeanne L. Coleman Mr. & Mrs. E. M. ContrerasVirginia M. CovingtonMary A. CuellarMr. & Mrs. Paul Danahy, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Alfonso A DatoV. Deane & A. DeFillipoMr. & Mrs. L. David

De La ParteMr. and Mrs. Louis

De La ParteMr. & Mrs. Alfonso

DiecidueMarilyn Downing Mr. & Mrs. Nathan DavisDomingo Diaz IIIMr. & Mrs. Rodolfo

Eichberg Echezabal & Associated, Inc.Kathleen G. EssrigMr. & Mrs. Alvaro

FernandezMr. & Mrs. E.M. FernandezMr. & Mrs. Eric FernandezJosephina FernandezMr. & Mrs. Frank Frisco Mr. & Mrs. Alfonso GarciaVincent D. MutoGumersindo Garcia Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Garcia

Fr. Paul Avallone, SDBMr. & Mrs. John Sarcone

Joseph BrillanteMrs. Dolores Brillante

Mary G. BucciMr. Guy Bucci

Sr. Mary Carone, FMAMr. Mark Fedeli &

Cathy CantasanoMrs. Josephine Pellegrini

Peter CuccoroMr. & Mrs. Robert McCarthy

Achilles P. DeVitaMrs. Anne Tamaroglio

George & Baby DubiockMrs. Grace Dubiock

Cecilia FaranettaMrs. Jude Kehoe

Patricia HarperMr. & Mrs. Frank Davies

Steven Ierubino on his31st Anniversary

Mr. & Mrs. Alex Ierubino

Alfred LalliDr. & Mrs. Vincent J. Bagli

TributesReceived between

July 12 and September 9, 2008

Sr. Frances Gumino, FMA

Mr. & Mrs. Patsy PagliaroMrs. Carmela Seminerio

Beverly RohdeMr. & Mrs. Jack Usdin

Mr. & Mrs. Modesto GarciaMr. & Mrs. Constantino

GonzalezJosephine GonzalezMr. & Mrs. Louis GonzalezMargarita GonzalezMr. & Mrs. Gilbert

FernandezTena P. FernandezGilberto J. HernandezHill Ward Henderson,

Attorneys at LawLevine, Hirsch, Segall, Mac-

kenzie, & Friedsam, P.A. Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth M.

Johns, IIIKinney, & Fernandez

& Boire, P.A. Mr. & Mrs. Fred Wesley

Jones Mr. & Mrs. James William

Jones Mr. & Mrs. Rod JuradoMary Sanchez &

Sharon KorteMr. & Mrs. James LarussaRalph Lavandera –

Lavandera Electric Co.Sylvia LavanderaMary Ann Lewis Mr. & Mrs. J. F. LimaMr. & Mrs. Robert LluisMr. & Mrs. Phil Lo Cicero Mr. & Mrs. Walter LopezMr. & Mrs. Marcelo MasedaMaria MartinezMr. & Mrs. Gerald

McGinty, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Manuel

Menendez, Jr.William T. Morgan, III Violeta S. Murgado-

LombardiaMr. & Mrs. Charles Otero Mr. & Mrs. Jack ParrinoPartners Circle

Board of TrusteesMr. & Mrs. David Potter Mr. & Mrs. Evelio Prieto Mr. & Mrs. Fernando

QuintanillaAngel & John Ranon

Mr, & Mrs. John Ranon Mr. & Mrs. Jisleno

RodriguezAida Rowell Mr. & Mrs. James RussoSalesian SistersMr. & Mrs. Felix SanchezMary SanchezSecond District Court of

Appeals for the State of Florida

Ernest C. Segundo, Sr. S. & M. SiegelNick J. Sinardi Mr. & Mrs. Dick StowersScott A SuttonTampa Sweethearts, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. J. Thomas

Touchton Mr. & Mrs. Anselmo

TorrensMr. & Mrs. Thomas ValdezVigo ImportingMr. & Mrs. Jose VilaWilliam F. Poe Foundation

Bill SciscenteMrs. Rose Ann Sciscente

Annette TolomeoMr. & Mrs. Frank Davies

Dr. V. Eugene VivianDr. & Mrs. Vincent J. Bagli

You may now adopta Sister to pray for

your deceased familymember or friend forone year.It is a one-time gift;suggesteddonationis $160.Adoptionforms areposted online at:www.salesiansisters.org,or please call toll-free(877) OUR-NUNS.



Salesian Youth Report

Our Journey with the Pope, Down Under

World Youth Day – some refer to it as the“Catholic Woodstock.” If you get yourselfcaught up in the singing, dancing and general

cheer of the event, I might just agree with them.

But no – World Youth Day is truly a gathering of Catholicyouth from around the world who believe in what they saythey do and don’t mind letting the rest of the world knowit. It’s a time of renewal –renewal in the hope theyouth hold for us.

Yes, World Youth Dayassures us that there is hopein the youth of the worldand that the Holy Spirit isstill at work in us. Toparticipate in a World YouthDay event is not simply fivedays of activities, but rathera journey, which for mostbegins almost a year or twobefore the actual event.

For our group, these eventswere in the form of sharing,Eucharistic Adoration,prayers, and the reflectivereading of “ePilgrimages”sent to us from the Australian committee.

A commissioning Mass was held for our pilgrims on July9 at St. Joseph’s Chapel at Mary Help of ChristiansAcademy. Sr. Phyllis Neves, our Provincial, gave outpilgrim crosses to all participants.

The journey towards Sydney began on July 11 at 3:30a.m. Finding our way to JFK Airport, we boarded an AirCanada flight to Vancouver, then on to Australia. Twodays later, on the morning of July 13, we caught aglimpse of Australia outside our airplane windows.

On touchdown, the cabin is sprayed for any type of insectthat might have gotten on board and then passengersdisembark for customs. Once through customs, our tourguide from Harvest Tours greets us and gets us to awaiting bus for our visit to Sydney.

On July 15 we are present at the opening Mass,celebrated by Cardinal Pell. So many flags from manynations and about 250,000 young people from around theworld have gathered at Barangaroo (Darling Harbour).July 16-18 finds us at our catechetical site, ImmaculateHeart of Mary Parish in Sefton, and animating some 300pilgrims through music and liturgy. What an opportunityto give back what we have so generously received over the

years! We met three visitingbishops and had theopportunity to talk to themup close and personal.

On July 17, we finallywelcome Pope Benedict XVI.Most of our group see theHoly Father go right past inthe popemobile. Sr. MaryannSchaefer? She’s on a boat,part of the welcoming flotillafor the Holy Father!

Just another “CatholicWoodstock”? By no means.To quote two of ourparticipants:

“After seeing Pope Benedict,I went to Eucharistic

Adoration at the Opera House with some of our group. Iattend Adoration every Wednesday night, so I knew whatto expect, but when I walked in the room, somethingchanged inside of me. I knew right then and there I wasfilled with the Spirit and Christ was definitely with me.”

“During catechesis, the bishop mentioned that WE arethe evidence of the Resurrection – how powerful is thatstatement? World Youth Day did inspire me to try harderto be that witness – in whatever way I can – because I amevidence! I made a connection that if I live (or lead) byexample, I can be a witness for the Light. I hope that Ican keep these words alive and keep following the Light!”

Amen! And now the journey begins to the next WorldYouth Day in Madrid, Spain, in 2011!

– Sr. Maryann Schaefer, FMA

Mary Help of Christians Academy students were commissioned aspilgrims to attend World Youth Day 2008 in Australia during Mass

at St. Joseph’s Chapel. Pilgrim crosses were given to all.



Above, excitement builds at JFK Airport as students and Sr. MaryannSchaefer wait for the LONG flight to Australia!

Above, right: Mary Help of Christians Academy pilgrims Michelle Rosolie,Amanda Castellvi, and Tonya Schneider on the bus!

Right, our first glimpse of the pope as his boat enters Sydney Harbor.

Below, on the closing day, our Salesian group prepares to spend the eveningvigil at Randwick Race Track, in anticipation of Pope Benedict’s farewell

Mass. More than 500,000 people were in attendance!




VILLA MADONNASCHOOL,TAMPA, FL –Synchronized diving hasarrived! Each classroomteacher at Villa MadonnaSchool nominated a studentwho dove into the 2008-2009school year with enthusiasm,concentration, and focus.The youngsters received theirvery own Olympic goldmedals from Sr. HeleneGodin, Principal, and Mrs.Martaluz Pozo, AssistantPrincipal.

There were no false starts atVilla Madonna School,which opened its doors onAugust 14 – onlysynchronized learning!

ST. MARY SCHOOL, PATERSON, NJ – Recentlymembers of the Class of 1958 gathered for their 50threunion. A visit to the school (below) was conductedby Sr. Liz Ryan, current principal, and teacher Sr.Pauline Joss.

“It was absolutely wonderful seeing everyone this pastweekend,” writes Ed, an alumnus. “Fifteen of us wentthrough the school forthe first time in 50years. The high schoolnow houses Pre-K andsome lower grades. Theoutside of the schoollooks the same as it didin 1958. Much of theinside of the schoolremains the same(However I could notfind where I carved out“Eddie loves Trudy”!).The Salesian Sistersgave us a first-class tourand genuinely enjoyedour company. At timesthey appeared to be

having a better time than we were!

“The school serves 258 students and most, if not all,come from low-income families. The families arecharged a tuition which many cannot afford. Sr. Liz hasestablished a scholarship fund to help families defraythe cost of the tuition. The Reunion Committee has asurplus of $200, which will be donated to the

scholarship fund.”

Thank you, Classof 1958! If you,too, would like tomake a donation,make the checkpayable to “St.Mary’s ScholarshipFund” and send to:

St. Mary’s Elementary School Attn: Sr. Liz Ryan95 Sherman Ave. Paterson, NJ 07502




ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST SCHOOL, PENSACOLA, FL – Just two weeks before the Salesian Sisters celebratedtheir 100-year anniversary on July 16, three Sisters officially became a part of a new school in the Florida Panhandle.Above, Sr. Isabel Garza, principal, Sr. Rufina Delgado, and Sr. Betty Ann Martinez join Fr. Joseph Callipare, pastor ofSt. John the Evangelist Parish, and Mary Anne Davis and the school’s kindergarten class for a welcoming photo.

“We’re here because of the faith and persistence Fr. Joe had and the prayers of the parishioners,” says Sr. Isabel. “It wasthe plan of God.” Adds Fr. Callipare, “We rejoice that the Provincial Council and the Mother General of the SalesianSisters saw fit to the establish this new foundation.” Photo © 2008, Florida Catholic. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission.

Two New Ways to Help Our StudentsThe Student Sponsorship Program

at Mary Help of ChristiansAcademy in North Haledon, NJ, is alifeline for our students in this time offinancial uncertainty. Currently, wehave sponsors for 91 students for thisnew school year. Only 17 more to go!

We invite you to choose one or moreof the remaining students who reallyneed your help. Please call us toll-freeat (877) OUR-NUNS or locally at

(973) 904-0102. As we wait to hearfrom you, we assure you of ourgratitude expressed in prayer.

In Tampa, FL, Villa MadonnaSchool is proud to announce the

establishment of a scholarship inhonor of Josephine “Josie” Campo.Her daughter, Diana Ekonomou, hasset up a matching fund which willassist twice as many children at hermuch-loved Villa Madonna School.

The Josephine Campo ScholarshipFund is timely as the Salesian Sistersmust provide Villa Madonna with over$200,000 each year to admit childrenfrom the Salesian Youth Center as wellas assist families in need.

We invite you, in these tough times,to become an angel for education andsponsor a child. Please call us today:toll-free (877) OUR NUNS, or locally(813) 205-3195. God bless you!




In Their Words, “We Loved Camp!!”

Thanks to our generousfriends, thousands of inner-city kids

attended a Salesian Campthis summer and had a safe,wholesome, learning, andfun experience. As thesethank you letters attest, thechildren had a blast!

Our Salesian Campsincluded Camp Auxiliumin Newton, NJ; CampMary Help of Christiansin North Haledon, NJ;Immaculata-La SalleHigh School/EscuelitaMaya in Miami, FL; theSalesian Youth Center

in Tampa, FL; andImmaculateConceptionSchool inMarrero,LA.

See younextsummer!


Back to School, But Help Is Always Needed

The Joan CullinanScholarship Fund, est.by her husband &friends, memorializesthe beauty & spirit of aSeptember 11 victim.

The Joseph J. McAleerVocations Fund,named for the PartnersCircle founder, est. byhis family, will fosterSalesian vocations.

The Frances EvelynGrandoff Endowment,est. by her daughter,Betty, aids studentswith high academicpotential.

The Rev. August P.Bosio ScholarshipFund, est. to honorthis Salesian priest byhis friend, benefitsMary Help students.

The Robert R. WaittsScholarship, est. by his wife, Maggie, forstudents at VillaMadonna School and at Mary Help.

The Rose La MalvaScholarship Fund, est.by her children, givesfinancial aid to fresh-men at Mary Help ofChristians Academy.

The Hope M. McAleerScholarship Fund,est. by her family, willenable young womento attend Mary Help ofChristians Academy.

The Sr. Wilma SanchezScholarship Fund, est.by her brother, ArsenioSanchez, benefitsstudents of St. Joseph’sSchool in Tampa, FL.

The Mary Santa CruzTrout Endowment, est.by her family, was thefirst fund to aid studentsat Villa MadonnaSchool in Tampa, FL.

The CorradoScholarship Fund,est. by the children, toaid a freshman at Mary Help ofChristians Academy.

The Ana MariaAuxilium Award, est.by the Baldor family, to benefit students atVilla Madonna Schooland at Mary Help.

New: The JosephineCampo ScholarshipFund, est. by herdaughter, Diana, to aidVilla Madonna Schoolstudents, Tampa, FL.

The Clair/Militello ScholarshipFund, est. by theClairs, in honor oftheir parents, & byFr. Benedict Mili-tello, for Mary Help.

Could there be a better gift than providing a quality, faith-filled, Salesian School education for a child? You can makeit happen this new school year by supporting one of our Endowed Scholarship Funds! Please check one (or more),

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The Dolores & VictorDe Lucia Scholarship,for students at MaryHelp of ChristiansAcademy in NorthHaledon, NJ.

New: The Dr. LeighGrieco CascarillaScholarship, est. in hermemory by friends soyoung women can pur-sue higher education.


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This summer, the “La Salle Fun Days by the Bay” summercamp was brought back to life in Miami, FL. For two

summers, hurricane repairs and lack of usable space prevented usfrom opening camp. Thanks to our generous donors, we were ableto reopen our doors to more than 100 youngsters, including thesewho challenged Sr. Teresa Gutierrez to a rousing game of UNO.Thank you, Immaculata-La Salle staff, alumni, students, andother area teachers who gave our campers a safe, fun summer!


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