Summer 2008 Partners in Giving

PARTNERS IN GIVINGDevelopment Office of the Salesian Sisters

Daughters of Mary Help of Christians

www.salesiansisters.org

Partners in Giving • Summer 2008

In this 1963 photo, Sr. Rosalie DiPeri, thefirst director of Camp

Auxilium in Newton, NJ,rides a pony as youngcampers lend a hand. Thissummer, the traditioncontinues as thousands ofchildren enjoy a safe,wholesome, and faith-filledexperience at a Salesiancamp, all made possible byYOUR generosity!

Incidentally, the little girl isJoanne Buonaiuto, sister of Sr. Margaret Rose Buonaiuto!

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Sr. MaryRinaldi’s

LetterDear Friends,

Psalm 117 rings loud and clear as I write to you:

“O praise the Lord, all you nations, acclaim him all you peoples!

Strong is his love for us; he is faithful forever.”

Within this nation of ours is the dawning of theSalesian Sisters’ 100th Anniversary of fruitful lifeand service to the young. God’s love for us hasbeen strong and He has given you as Partners totravel with us into the next century. Thank you foryour friendship and your faith in us!

Some news to report:

• Our heartfelt thanks go to those who madeattendance to a Salesian school possible throughfinancial aid. It’s very moving to realize that youmay never meet the child you helped. We inviteothers to help, too! See pages 22-23.

• Summer camp programs around the Provinceopened with record numbers of eager, happychildren who will be safe as they learn manynew skills. Once again we were doubly blessedby a “Mr. M.” in Florida, who matcheddonations to summer camp. Thank you!

• Our Gift of Healing and Enrollment cards areavailable. Keep a supply on hand! See page 15.

• In the past months we’ve had employee matchinggifts from Pfizer, Liz Claiborne, GE, andVerizon, among others. Thank you, everybody!

• Partners in Giving offers sincere congratulations to our Sister Jubilarians. Ad Multos Annos! Readtheir inspiring stories on pages 6-8.

Peace,

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

August 3Salesian Sisters’ Jubilee Celebration

The Tides, North Haledon, NJ

October 6Centennial Golf Tournament

Rockville Links, Rockville Centre, NY

October 30Partners Circle Ball,

The Venetian, Garfield, NJ

November 15Salesian Youth Center/Villa Madonna SchoolThanksgiving Basket

Party Tampa, FL

November 21Centennial NorthernRegional Youth Rally

December 7Salesian Sisters’ Annual Christmas Party,

North Haledon, NJ

February 28, 2009Centennial Mass and Gala

Tampa, FL

April 25-26, 2009Grand Centennial Celebration

in New York City, including the Centennial Gala aboard the World Yacht

New York, NY

May 16, 2009Centennial Celebration for all Salesian Schools

in New Jersey and New York

For more information on these events, to attend, or to get involved, please call us

toll free: (877) 687-6867, locally: (973) 904-0102,or e-mail [email protected].

We hope to see you!

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MAKING HEADLINES AROUND THE PROVINCE

It’s Not Too Late to Support Our Campers!

Each summer, generous people like you help us sendthousands of needy children to safe summer programsall over New Jersey and Florida. It’s happening right

now, and kids are having a blast, as these campers testify!

But it’s not too late for YOU to help. The streets are definitelyhot and damp . . . please give an inner-city child the chance tohave a cool summer experience at Salesian Sisters SummerCamp! Together we can do it!

Would you help us send as many kidsas possible to camp this summer, bysponsoring a child or two, or maybeeven three? A tax-deductible gift of$150 per child will ensure him/her aweek of camp activities, lunch, and awhole lot of summer fun!

You can make a donation atwww.salesiansisters.org, or please callus toll-free: (877) OUR-NUNS orlocally at (973) 904-0102.

Thank you, and enjoy the rest of the summer!



MAKING HEADLINES AROUND THE PROVINCE

Celebrating the Centennial in Pennsylvania!

Planning Committee members join Sr. Phyllis Neves, Provincial Superior, in

cutting the celebratory cake: Nancy Corriere,Patricia Smith, Louise Roberge,

and Nancy Romano – all past pupils!

On July 13, the road toPennsylvania seemed muchshorter as the Salesian Sisters

returned to the Keystone State tocelebrate the Centennial with alumni,friends, and families.

Fr. Joe Corpora, C.S.C., an alumnusof St. Anthony School in Easton, PA,set the tone for the day which wasremembrance and gratitude. In Fr.Joe’s Mass homily, he named each ofhis teachers from kindergarten toeighth grade as he recalled a greateducation and, most of all, theSisters’ loving kindness.

A banquet at the “Eastonian” inEaston followed with reunions of 150teachers and past pupils from Easton,Reading, Roseto, and Philadelphia, aswell as presentations from Churchand civil officials.

What a wonderful day! Thank you,everyone!

The Mayor of Easton, PA, Salvatore J. Panto, Jr., addresses the crowd.Mayor Panto read a proclamation on behalf

of the city of Easton declaring July 13, 2008, to be “Salesian Sisters Day”

in Pennsylvania! Remember when? In 1949, a picnic welcomed Mother Caroline Novasconi, former Provincial

Superior and member of the Salesian General Council, to Easton, PA.



At right, generations of Salesian Sisters who ministered in Pennsylvania are joined bypostulants and clergy after the

Eucharistic Celebration.

Above, Sr. Judith Suprys,alumna of Pius X High School in Roseto, PA, with her brother,

Thomas Suprys.

Below, Salesian Sisters, formerteachers, and past pupils of

St. Anthony School in Easton, PA,gather for a reunion!

To view more photos from theJuly 13 celebration, visitwww.salesiansisters.org.



Congratulations, Sisters, on your blessed Jubilees!

Sr. Gerard Barattino70 Years!

“My mother and father emigrated to theUnited States from Italy. I was born inManhattan and attended the public

school in the area. When I was in seventh grade, myfamily moved to the Bronx. My mother and fatherraised 10 children. My Dad had property in Yonkers,so he began to build the homestead there so thatthere would be room for the growing family. Thathouse served as the family headquarters for the next

40 years!

“I became interested in theSalesian Sisters at theMary Help of ChristiansAcademy in NorthHaledon, NJ, where mysister attended highschool, and I took everyopportunity to visit themwhenever I could. I hadplanned to become one of

them as soon as I could getup the courage to tell my Mom and Dad. Meanwhile,some friends invited me to spend Labor Day weekendat Camp Mother Mazzarello, run by the Sisters. Iagreed. God must surely have had a say in this changeof plans. The Sisters captivated me. I took the time tospeak to Mother Antoinette Pollini, and I was hooked.But how could I leave my Mom and Dad?

“On December 8, 1935, I was to enter the convent. Istill did not have the heart to tell my parents. Afterattending Mass with my Mom, I took the train andheaded for North Haledon. I left my older sister thetask of telling my parents. Mom and Dad felt mydeparture keenly. However, they accepted mydecision and loved me just the same.

“I know that Mom and Dad, from their place inheaven today, are enjoying the gatherings of theBarattino clan as much as they did during their daysin Yonkers. I thank God for my family, for mySalesian family, but especially, for my parents whostarted it all.”

Sr. Frances Gumino65 Years!

Frances Gumino was born in the little coal-mining town of Pittston, PA. Her parents werehard working, faith-filled people who loved

each other and their family. After a few years, workwas slow in the coal mines and the family decided torelocate to Paterson, NJ, to be near the grandparents.Here is where Frances met the Salesian Sisters andmade her First Holy Communion.

When Frances was 10, hermother died. Her father,left with four smallchildren, enrolled them atSt. Michael’s School. Butsoon the three girls went tolive with the Sisters,because it became difficultfor father to care for them.When Mr. Gumino died,the children knew they hada home with the Sisters. Sr. Frances remembers, “TheSisters made up for the loss of my parents in theirloving kindness and care. I enjoyed my life. I studied,worked, played, and prayed with the Sisters.”

After much prayer and guidance, Frances wasadmitted into the Formation Program on September12, 1939, after she completed high school. Sheentered the Novitiate program in 1941 and made herfirst profession on August 5, 1943.

With her degree from Seton Hall University, Sr.Frances began her teaching career. With trust andconfidence, following Don Bosco’s system ofeducation, she taught in New York, New Jersey,Pennsylvania, Virginia, Rhode Island, andWisconsin. Everywhere she went, she left the feelingof love and caring that she herself had experienced.

Sr. Frances is now at the Provincial House where shegives a helping hand to our dear elderly Sisterswherever needed. She asks for prayers that she maycontinue caring for God’s people any way she can.




Sr. Mildred Zanetti65 Years!

The Zanettis lived in the old Sacred Heart Parish inClifton, NJ. Mildred, the fifth of seven children, wasso named at the suggestion of the midwife. At

Baptism, however, the priest said, “Since there is no St.Mildred, we’ll add the name Angelina.”

Sacred Heart Parish was privileged to have twoSalesian Sisters teaching CCD there. The girls flockedto them, sought their company, and began to hear the

call to religious life. Amongthem, Mary Palatini, IdaOssi, and Rose Oliverientered the convent, andMildred would follow.People never expectedMildred to be a candidatefor the religious life. Shewas athletic and a tomboy!She was probably the firstgirl in town to wearoveralls and slacks. The

pastor commented oneSunday morning, “Mildred, you should always weardresses. Why, you look so pretty in them!”

Then one summer, after she had saved enoughmoney, she joined the “Clifton girls” for a weekendat Camp Mazzarello in North Haledon. What fun!The Salesian atmosphere stayed with her from thatmoment. At a time when some believed that conventlife was for those who were disappointed in love andunhappy with life, Mildred was so in love with lifethat she wanted to dedicate it to serve others as theSalesians Sisters were doing.

Sr. Mildred has served in several capacities fromsecond-grade teacher to financial administrator. Shebecame “Sister Fix-it” in plumbing, carpentry, andlandscaping, and still found time to balance the books.

And it is thanks to Sr. Mildred that studentslearned to drive! As Mary Help of ChristiansAcademy’s driver’s education instructor for manyyears, Sr. Mildred boasts a 100% passing rate!

Sr. Agatha Cosentino50 Years!

“Iwas born in Brooklyn, NY, on November 2,1938, about 30 minutes after midnight, somy Mom always used to say that All the

Saints brought me. My parents, Nicolo and AgathaCosentino, were immigrants who had made the bigsacrifice to leave their homeland of Sicily to look fora better opportunity for their family.

“In 1952, I began high school at Mary Help ofChristians Academy in NorthHaledon, NJ. Sr. TeresaCasaro was MotherSuperior. What a wonder-ful, kind, and caring personshe was! Whenever Sr.Teresa spoke to us, hervoice reminded me of theBlessed Mother. After hertalks, there were alwaysgirls who followed her inorder to talk to her. Oneday I approached her towardthe end of my freshman year and somehow hinted thatperhaps the Lord was calling me to be a Sister.

“The day came for me to enter the convent. MyMom and Dad brought me to North Haledon. Thetime came to say goodbye, and then my Dad brokedown and cried. My Mom was stronger and held itin. This was the only time I ever saw my Dad cry!When the time of postulancy came, I had to convincemy Dad to give me his permission. On August 5,1956, I entered the Novitiate and, two years later,made my first profession of vows.

“For me, religious life has been a time of human,educational, and spiritual growth. Religious life isdefinitely a challenge to live day in and day out. Butwe are NOT alone in the challenge. God, who wantsthis form of Gospel life to continue, is alwayspresent to support us in the ordinary and extraordi-nary challenges! And we have our religiouscommunity, relatives, friends, and benefactors wholove, care for, and support us! And I LOVE IT !!!!!!”




Sr. Rosemary Cordes40 Years!

Rosemary Cordes was born in Queens, NY. Shewas the second of eight children. The Cordeshousehold created a loving, understanding,

and peaceful environment for the children. Respectand concern for others were stressed, and there wasalways an air of peaceful “busy-ness.”

Rosemary attended Catholic schools from firstthrough twelfth grades. Her love of the Blessed

Mother was a special part ofher education, a partwhich has been integratedinto her own life. Thislove still shines in herwords and in her eyes asRosemary talks of Mary,her life, her prayers, andher vocation.

When her older brotherjoined the Salesian

Fathers, Rosemary went tovisit him every month and was impressed with thecheerfulness and family spirit of the priests andbrothers. On one of these visits, Rosemary met Sr.Helen Mazurek, who asked her about her futureplans. She invited the Cordes family to visit her inReading, PA. Rosemary prayed and reflected duringthe trip. There, the Sisters warmly welcomed all ofthem, and their kindness was not lost on any memberof the family. Finally, Rosemary decided that theSalesian Sisters was the place where the Lord wantedher to be. She began her religious formation andpreparation in 1964.

Her first profession of vows in 1968 gave Sr. Rosemarythe possibility of continuing her education at SetonHall University. Her teaching assignments in NewJersey, New York, and Florida gave rise to manyexperiences.

Quiet and unassuming, Sr. Rosemary still fulfillsher mission among God’s children with enthusiasmand cheerfulness.

Sr. Maryann Schaefer25 Years!

“Iam a native Californian, born in San Mateo,the second of four children. My elementaryyears were spent in the public school system

until the fifth grade, when I went to St. MartinSchool in Sunnyvale. I graduated from there andattended the Salesian Sisters’ school in Aptos for myfirst two years of high school. During those years, Ilearned what the word ‘Salesian’ meant – to be a‘joyful presence’ among the young.

“In the summer of 1966,my mother became very illand I was asked to returnhome, since I was theoldest girl. I finished highschool and worked at the Sisters’ convent onSaturdays.

“After graduation, I founda job at the FMC Corpora-tion in San José to help myfamily. I was briefly engaged to a good man, but Irealized that there was no man on earth who couldtruly make me happy. At this point, I asked to beginmy religious formation with the Salesian Sisters.

“I entered the convent on August 24, 1978, inHaledon, NJ. In 1983, I made my first religious vows,and professed my perpetual vows on August 5, 1989.

“Over the years I have taught at St. Mary School andSt. Anthony School in Paterson, NJ; Mary Help ofChristians Academy in North Haledon, NJ; and LaSalle High School in Miami, FL. I am presently incharge of marketing at Mary Help.

“If I had it all to do over again, I would follow thesame path that had been marked out for me. I gaveup everything I had, sold all my possessions, butI’ve been given back 100 times more than I couldhave ever imagined! I truly rejoice in my vocationand I look forward to many more years serving Godthrough our young people.”



You shall rejoice in all the good which the Lord your God has given you.

Deuteronomy 26:11

100 the yearsof generous sacrifice

joyfully bornethat the Christ be known.

100 the yearsfilled with countless youthbrought up in Christ-Light.

100 the years,Silent sentinels

of a faithful GodWho brings the promised

hundredfold.

God is faithful to His promises!Go! Preach the Good Newsfar and wide! Go! Take with

you the bare minimum. Worry not forthe rest.

Our first Sisters took God at His wordand so they came with little else otherthan their fervor and their daring.They came fired with the desire toserve the poor Italian immigrantsflowing into this country.

Humble the beginning, fraught withdeprivation and hardship and oftenlacking even the necessities. But thiswas of small import in the face of thetremendous harvest to be reaped forthe Lord. With simple trust, theyplanted the seed and nurtured it sothat it could flourish in new soil.These astounding women set thefoundation for all we see today in theProvinces of the U.S. and Canada.

As we near the close of our Jubilee, itis fitting to remember our roots, tocherish them, to acknowledge them

Family TreasuresA Jubilee of Love

with gratitude, to celebrate those whopaved the way and the countlessothers who followed and still follow.

What are we celebrating? I think wecan well call it a Jubilee of Love; lovegiven and love received. It is acelebration filled with love, not thelove of mere words, but a loveincarnated in myriad actions ofservice, of giving the utmost ofoneself for the good of others.

A small stone was cast into a vastlake on July 16, 1908, and its ripplescontinue to spread on this NorthAmerican continent. Tens of

thousands of young people and theirfamilies have been the recipients of agratuitous love shared in a familyspirit. The keynotes of warmth andcordiality continue to play out in thisgrand symphony as we cross thethreshold of the next 100 years.

As these issues of Partners continue toshow, the love has not diminished norhas the commitment waned. Rather,both are vigorous and the desire tobring Christ and to give all for Christ isrenewed daily in each FMA and in ourcollaborators. Times have changed.Habits have been modified. Workshave opened and closed. Sisters havedied and new vocations have arisen.We have kept pace with the times.

What has never been lost is the spiritthat animates us, that Da Mihi Animas,Caetera Tolle (Latin: “Give me souls,take away the rest”) burning in theheart of our founders and setting usafire as well. Thus as we celebrate ourpast, we are celebrating our future aswell, a future that is bright with hope,with trust in a faithful God.

The harvest is still ripe with youngpeople calling out to us, drawing us tothem. Yes, let us praise the Lord, notonly in a Jubilee year, but at everymoment of our lives. He indeed hasbeen gracious to us and continues tobe gracious. Grafted on to Him, greatthings happen! With Mary at ourside, miracles abound!

Come then, let us celebrate andrejoice together!

For the Lord is good, sing to His name,for He is gracious! Psalm 135:3

– Sr. Mary Terzo, FMA

The four pioneer Salesian Sisters who landedin New York Harbor on July 16, 1908,

are pictured in 1956: Sr. Angelina Andorno(seated), Sr. Veneranda Zammit,

Sr. Antoinette Agliardi, and Sr. Frances Delfino.


MASSACHUSETTSMs. Josephine Petrillo

Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Reading

NEW JERSEYMr. & Mrs. Gary Baccaro

Mr. & Mrs. Richard BadenhausenMr. & 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

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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. John Lombardi & Family

Ms. Carol MartindaleMs. Elizabeth Nardone

Mrs. Joan Oliver Mr. & Mrs. Angelo Roncallo

Mr. & 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

FORE! Vince Scortino tees off at the5th Annual Salesian Youth Center/

Boys & Girls Club GolfTournament, held at PlantationPalms Golf & Country Club inLand O’ Lakes, FL, on June 7.


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!

Mrs. Joseph FestaMr. & 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 JERSEYMrs. Rosemarie D’Alessandro

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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

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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



What Constitutes “Peace”?Sr. Phyllis Neves’ Letter

“I offer you peace. I offer you love. I offer you friendship. I see your beauty. I hear your need. I feel your feelings. Mywisdom flows from the Highest Source. I salute that Source inyou. Let us work together for unity and love.”

Mahatma Gandhi

Peace is a gift from God, but is also a processwhere harmony is created between individualsand communities. Participation in this process

calls for an unfailing commitment on the part of all,not just governments and church leaders, but allindividual citizens. We all need to make a socialcommitment to build relationships of justice and peacein our homes, communities, countries, and the world.

It is appropriate to askourselves the question –what constitutes peace?Peace is not merely theabsence of war, nor can itbe reduced solely to themaintenance of a balanceof power between nations.It is founded on a correctunderstanding of thehuman person and requiresthe establishment of anorder based on justice andcharity. Peace is the fruit ofjustice. It is based onrespect for the rights of all.

Building peace takes time,sacrifice, and personalcommitment. As aChristian, working forpeace can never beseparated fromannouncing the Gospel which is, in fact, the “goodnews of peace.” Living out this good news requirescommitment and perseverance. The promotion ofpeace in the world is an integral part of what theChurch is about in continuing Christ’s work ofredemption on earth.

In order to be a voice for those for those whose rightsand human dignity are often at risk, our religious

Congregation of theDaughters of Mary Help ofChristians (Salesian Sisters ofSt. John Bosco) applied forstatus as a non-governmentalorganization of ECOSOC(Economic and SocialCouncil), a department ofthe United Nations. Wereceived special consultative status on June 6, 2008.This will allow us to speak out in the forum of the U.N.to help protect the rights of the weak and vulnerable.

As a global community, Christ’s message of lovechallenges us to promote a more humane society. We

pray for peace within oursociety, peace betweenindividuals and peoples –peace in our hearts, homes,and countries.

May Mary show us, in herSon, the Way of Peace.May she enlighten ourvision so we can recognizeChrist’s face in the face ofevery human person.

Let us never forget that thetask of fostering peace isone entrusted to all. Weall have a responsibility towork for peace in ourcommunity and to defendthe dignity of the humanperson. This responsibilityis entrusted to you and me.

What better way to remind ourselves of thisresponsibility than by recalling and living the words ofSaint Francis of Assisi, who wrote: “Make me achannel of your peace. Where there is hatred let mebring your love. Where there is injury, Your pardon,Lord. And where there is doubt, true faith in You.”

“Be the change you want to see in the world.” Mahatma Gandhi

On June 6, 2008, the Salesian Sisters were accredited as a non-governmental organization by the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. This prestigious recognition allows theSisters to be present as an Institute in their own right at UN

meetings, and the possibility of being voices for the poorest andmost abandoned young people on this great world stage.



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.

Editor’s note: These are the kinds of letters we LOVE to receive!

My wife, Tina, and I have been active in yourAdopt-a-Sister Program for many years. Youmight be surprised to know that my wife was

originally referred to your program by a friend of ourshere in Atlanta during a time when we were praying forhelp in trying to have a baby. My wife was so thankful tohave the prayers of Sr. Lucy Balistrieri.

It was several months before I learned that the programwas sponsored by the Salesian Sisters of North Haledon,NJ. It’s quite a small world, since I grew up in Totowaand went to high school at DePaul. My father actuallyhad a side business of driving students to Mary Help ofChristians Academy back in the 1970’s.

I should tell you also that Sr. Lucy must have prayed veryhard, because while we never gave birth to a child, weexperienced the miracle of adoption and we now have abeautiful two-and-a-half-year-old daughter. Many thanksfor your prayers!

Bill Scully, Atlanta, GA

Thank you, Bill! Would you like to join the Scullys byadopting a Salesian Sister? Contact us today: call (877) OUR-NUNS, or visit www.salesiansisters.org.

Bill and Tina Scully of Atlanta, GA, are so thankful for the prayersof their Adopted Sister, Sr. Lucy Balistrieri.

It’s a Small WorldAfter All!



New Cards Offer Gifts of Prayer or Healing

Our traditional Gift of Prayer perpetual mass card allows you to honor afriend or family member by enrolling their name in the Masses at SacredHeart Church in Rome, Italy, for all time. The Gift of Prayer offersenrollment for any occasion, for your loved one, living or deceased.

During our Centenary Year, and in response to the needs of our faithfulfriends, we have created a Gift of Healing card. Now you can send a lovedone the traditional Gift of Prayer card or a Gift of Healing card.

The new Gift of Healing card allows you to honor a friend or familymember during their time of need. With this gift, the Sisters will offerprayers for your enrolled friend or family member at the Salesian SistersChapel, in Haledon, N.J.

The process is simple, kindly fill out the form below, requesting your giftcard/s. Then when you wish to enroll a friend or family member send backthe card with their names and donation to the Salesian Sisters.

You may request as many of the Gift of Prayer cards or Gift of Healingcards as you would like to keep on hand for a needed occasion.

NEWS FROM

OUR MAILBAG

“Iam very grateful that you sendme Partners in Giving magazine. I

enjoy it very much, and so do some ofthe Salesian Sisters who are here withme, who made their profession in theUnited States.

“I will ‘repay’ you with my prayersfor your intentions.”

Sr. Trini AvalosHijas de Maria Auxiliadora

Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico

“Hi Sisters! I am Elsa Liwanagfrom the Philippines. I am 18

years old and studying at Mary OurHelp Technical Institute for Womenas a hotel and tourism trainee.

“I do appreciate all the things that theSalesian Sisters had shared with us.Because of that, I would like toextend my deepest gratitude to all ofyou. For without your help, my life isnot meaningful. You’ve taught us thetrue meaning of life, to live a simplelife, being with God.”

Elsa LiwanagMary Help of Christians School,

Mabalacat, Pampagna, Philippines

“It’s the middle of the night herein Germany and I’m surfing the

Internet and who do I see but Sr.Mary Rinaldi’s picture! I hope all iswell with you in New Jersey. I wasthinking about Salesian summer camptonight and how much fun we hadthere! What a super neat experience itwas! I think all kids should haveexperience growing up.

“I’ve been working for the Depart-ment of Defense Dependents Schoolsfor the past nine years as a SpecialEducation/Speech/LanguagePathologist. I have been lucky enoughto live in Japan and England, andnow Germany. Most of the kids Iwork with are little; 2-9 years or so,but I am housed at the Middle Schoolwhich goes up to grade 8.

This has been a neat experience for me. It’s cool living out in the

community, but also a challenge asyou can well imagine. Cultures and

language are very different than in theU.S. I took four years of German atPope John, so it’s not so bad –although it was very long ago!

Best wishes to all!Regina McKiernanMehlingen, Germany


MemorialsReceived between May 13 and July 11, 2008


You can honor a cherished relative or friendwith an everlasting gift of love – a memorial.

Our Partners in Giving Memorials & Tributesgive you the opportunity to comfort thosewho have lost a loved one or tocommemorate a special occasion.

This gift lives forever. It supports the worksof the Salesian Sisters & joins your lovedones to the prayers & works of the Sisters.

The name of your loved one will appear inour Partners in Giving magazine – a pricelessgift to those you love.

Give the gift that lasts forever.

Enclosed is my Memorial/Tribute Gift of:

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Memorial for

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Occasion

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Detach & mail to Sr. Mary Rinaldi

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Please make checks payable to SALESIAN SISTERS

A LoveThat Lasts

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Name – DECEASED

Name – LIVING

Margarita TermineMrs. Madeline Fitzgerald

Annette TolomeoDr. & Mrs. Vincent J. Bagli

Carl HimesMr. & Mrs. Reynee

Dominguez

Joseph J. McAleer, Sr., 79th Birthday

McAleer Family

Onalea Sean Kasper Mr. & Mrs. Reynee

Dominguez

Margarita NadalMr. & Mrs. Reynee

Dominguez

Mr. Clarence Peters, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Reynee

Dominguez

Flora K. SchuckMs. Elizabeth Schepps

Theodore SojaMrs. Stella Mrozek

C. Anson TiffanyMr. & Mrs. Reynee

Dominguez

Robert Waitts, 10th Anniversary

Mrs. Maggie Waitts

Ruben R. AlvarezMr. & Mrs. David Nagrosst

Joseph BrillanteMrs. Phyllis De Nova

Dr. Frank CalenzaMr. & Mrs. James Dell’Orto

Rocco CorsoMr. & Mrs. Joseph DeVita

Peter CorrentiMrs. Angie Laidlaw

Carol Del BalzoMr. & Mrs. James Dell’Orto

Carmine M. De Vito,6th Anniversary

Ms. Elizabeth DeVito

Frank DiCristinaMs. Mary Ann Di Cristina

Mr. & Mrs. HernandezMr. Alex S. Cohen

William LaidlawMrs. Angie Laidlaw

Chester A. MurphyMrs. Mary A. Murphy

Denise ParentDr. & Mrs. Vincent J. Bagli

Phyllis RobertsMr. and Mrs. Sam Milano

Charles A. SaggeseMrs. Elizabeth Saggese

Anna Santoro SpinnerMr. & Mrs. Anthony Santoro

TributesReceived between May 13

and July 11, 2008

Peter MoreoMs. Mary Ann DiCristina

Ruth KrupskiMrs. Ruth A. Derickson



Get Your Red-HotCommemoratives Here!

In keeping with our 100-Year Anniversary, Centennial t-shirts were madeto allow all of the Salesian Family, including YOU, to be united in

celebrating the Salesian Sisters’ Centennial Year. We are extending aninvitation to acquire the Centennial t-shirts, available in adult and youth

sizes. The shirts are 100% cotton and are navy blue. The suggesteddonation for an Adult shirt is $10 and the Youth shirt is $7.

(Each t-shirt comes with a centennial pin and holy card)

The following items are also available for a free-will donation:

• Salesian SistersCentennial Coloring/Activity Books withCrayons (enjoyed here by thePyle Family of Hardy, VA!)

• 8 x 10 inch Mary Help of Christians Color Photo

• Centennial Pins

Fore!Join us for the

Golf Tournament of the Century:

100 Years ofSalesian Sisters!

Monday, October 6, 2008

The Rockville LinksRockville Centre, NY

The Rockville Links is apremier golf club located

on the south shore of Long Island. For more than

85 years, the facility hasplayed host to some of the

area’s finest players.

Proceeds from the Salesian Sisters Centennial

Golf Tournament will benefit education for inner-city children.

For more information, calltoll-free, (877) OUR-NUNS,

visit our website:www.salesiansisters.org,

or e-mail [email protected].

Can’t wait to hear from you!Come “out-drive the Nun!”


“Friends are like flowers in the Garden of life” was the theme of Gratitude Day at St. Joseph Provincial Center. Sr. Helene Godin (below, left)was joyous as she received the Spiritual Bouquet, its flowers representing acts

of virtues offered byeach Sister in the

Community for herintention. Hearts were

overflowing withgratitude for the Gift ofSr. Helene’s animationof the Community and

offering the very best wishes as she

prepares for her nextassignment in Tampa.

Sr. Louise Passerooffered the

Community’sexpression of Gratitudeand presented the gifts.Then Sr. Helene went

to each Sister who gaveher a flower with apersonal message of appreciation written on it.


Please Give Us Your Special Day

Summer is in full swing, and, the Sisters’thoughts turn to retreats, camps, change ofoccupation, and relaxation time.

The Sisters would like to share one day of thesummer remembering a special occasion in yourlife. Not only will you receive prayers of theSisters’ community for one whole day, accordingto your intention, but your particular intentionwill be displayed on the bulletin board in front ofthe chapel for the entire month. Choose a specialday when you ask the Sisters to remember thissignificant event that happened on a special dayand for which you thank God in a special manner.

We join the celebration with prayer, love, andgratitude for you and your remembrance. Pleasefill out and send in the form below, and theDevelopment Office will send us your name andrequest. It will be posted on our bulletin board forremembrance. You will be blessed, and yoursummer will be more enjoyable and morefulfilling. Any day will do!

Thank you, and God bless you!

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GIVE US THIS

Day

Please reserve this day(s) in 2008 or 2009in honor of my special intention to support the Endowment for the St. Joseph Provincial Center for our retired Sisters:

Day 1 (Month, day): Significance:



Total enclosed@ $100 per day:

$ ____________

Please make yourcheck payable to:Salesian Sisters

Name

Address

Telephone

Please detach & mail this form to: Sr. Mary Rinaldi, FMA, 659 Belmont Avenue, North Haledon, NJ 07508

Please Help Our Retired Sisters In Need!



Salesian Youth Report

MARY HELP OFCHRISTIANS ACADEMY,N. HALEDON, NJ – Threecheers for Mary Help, whichcaptured its first-ever athleticchampionship when the BlueJays softball team defeated St. Vincent Academy/Newark 5-1 in the title gameof the NJCGBL post-seasontournament. Credit goes tothe head coach, Sr. MaryannSchaefer (at right), who wasselected the Girls Coach ofthe Year by the staff ofSportsInTheGardenState.com.

Mary Help’s athleticprogram has made majorstrides. Under athleticdirector Marie Chirico, theprogram has been increasedto eight varsity sportsstarting this fall.

SACRED HEART SCHOOL,DOVER, NJ – The First Communionclass led the procession for thebeautiful May crowning ceremony onthe Feast of Mary Help of Christians.

ST. THERESA SCHOOL, KENILWORTH, NJ – Students were soconcerned for the victims of the cyclone in Yangon, Myanmar, that they held a“Tag Day” (below) in which they paid to wear their street clothes instead oftheir school uniform. More than $400 was collected and given to the cause inthe hope that they can help someone recover after such devastation.




ACADEMY OF OUR LADY HIGHSCHOOL, MARRERO, LA –When summertime’s traditionalvacation began, a group of middleschool students from across the WestBank started their break by goingright back to school for the “Summerat the Academy” program, ten days ofon-and off-campus classes and fieldtrips guided by the Academy’s staff.Academy teachers offered mini-programs on “Science Olympiad,”“Web Page Design,” “Drama andTheater,” “Making Your OwnNewspaper,” and “Etiquette,” amongothers. Students also took field tripsthat included a visit to Rivertown inKenner for a picnic lunch and a laserand dinosaur show; a visit to theNational World War II Museum inNew Orleans (right); and a walkingtour of the Jackson Square area in theFrench Quarter.

IMMACULATA-LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL, MIAMI, FL – Immaculata-LaSalle High began its involvementwith the “Escuelita Maya” summer camp seven years ago. Escuelita Maya is program for the children of Mayafamilies. The parents of these children came from Guatemala, where the indigenous Maya people are persecuted anddiscriminated against. There are Salesian Sisters in Guatemala who operate a school/center for the Maya people andwho helped forge a connection with the Salesian Sisters in Florida. Many of these refugee families walked all theway from Guatemala to escape the persecution and poverty. They trekked through Mexico, across Arizona, anddown to Florida where these small communities were founded. Upon their arrival, many only speak their nativelanguage, Kanjobal, and had to learn Spanish and English. Immaculata-LaSalle High School helps run two summercamp sessions for these Guatemalan Maya children. Working during the current session are 25 Immaculata-LaSallestudents and alumni, and four Salesian students visiting from the Academy of Our Lady High in Marrero, LA.




In the spring, Sr. Mary Jackson,one of the star teachers at VillaMadonna School in Tampa, FL,

flew north to be inducted into theSports Hall of Fame in her hometownof Corning, NY. The athletes chosento be inducted into the Sports Hall ofFame have been outstanding athletesin their specific sport and havecontinued to make significantaccomplishments in the sports worldbeyond high school.

Sr. Mary attended Corning East HighSchool. Graduating in 1998, she wasthe first student in the school’s historyto earn a varsity letter six years in arow. While competing on the trackteam, her performance throwing theshot put broke school records whichare still in her name today.

She remembers while competing inthe State Meet, an opponent cameover to her asking: “Who are youcheering for in this event?” She firstreplied with a big smile, “I’m the onewho is throwing. Actually, I’m upnext!” Because of her small stature,many were surprised that she couldthrow that heavy metal ball so far!

Sr. Mary says she is even moreexcited today to be able to work withthe young and help them bloom asstrong Christians and disciplinedathletes. “All that I have learned fromsports has helped me become who Iam today,” she says. “Each coachhelped me grow; not only in the sport,but also growing as a whole person.”She knows personally the greatimpact young people can experiencefrom participating in sports and isthrilled to continue her involvementwith athletics and young people atVilla Madonna.

Sr. Mary Jackson Enters the Hall of Fame!

Sr. Mary Jackson shows Ebony Thomas, a seventh grade student at Villa Madonna Schoolin Tampa, FL, the correct form for the shot put. Sr. Mary should know:

she still holds records in the sport!

Sr. Mary offers a pep talk to student-athletes at Villa Madonna School. Go team!



The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay,FL, was established in 1990 to build a bettercommunity through creative philanthropy,

vision, and leadership. It is a non-profit, tax-exemptorganization which administers funds establishedby individuals, corporations, private foundations,and nonprofit organizations to support thecharitable needs of the Tampa Bay area.Foundation divisions are in Greater Sun CityCenter, Pasco County, Greater St. Petersburg, andHernando County.

The Foundation currently administers $140 millionin assets, placing it in the top 100 communityfoundations nationwide. The Foundation also hasearned a 4-Star rating from Charity Navigator andwas ranked #1 in sound fiscal management amongall community foundations reviewed in 2007.

In April 2008, the Community Foundation ofTampa Bay awarded the Salesian Youth Center/Boys & Girls Club a grant of $5,000 in support of its new literacy initiative. This reading programallows children who are unable to read at theirappropriate grade level to receive one-on-onetutoring, giving them the attention they sodesperately need to improve their reading skills.

Thank you, Community Foundation of TampaBay, for believing in the work of the SalesianSisters in Tampa!

For more information on the Community Foundation ofTampa Bay, visit www.cftampabay.org.

THE COMMUNITY

FOUNDATION

OF TAMPA BAY

SALESIAN SISTERS BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT We Thank

Yo u !

School’s out, but another school year is just aroundthe corner. As we catch our breath, we would liketo say a big THANK YOU to all of our educationsponsors for helping inner-city youth reach, excel,and succeed! THANK YOU!!!

You, too, can sponsor the dream of education for a young person! A list of scholarships is providedat right. For more information, please call theDevelopment Office toll-free: (877) 687-6867, [email protected], or visit www.salesiansisters.org.God bless you!

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Thank You for Brightening a Child’s Future!

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 September by supporting one of our Endowed Scholarship Funds! Please check one (or more), fill in

the details below, and mail this page with your donation in the enclosed envelope. God bless you!

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Please accept my donation for ___________________________________________ in the amount of: $ _______________

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PLEASE DETACH & MAIL IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE. PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: SALESIAN SISTERS

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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Partners in Giving • Summer 2008

PARTNERS IN GIVINGis a bimonthly magazine published by the

Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco Development Office659 Belmont Avenue

North Haledon, NJ 07508-2397Telephone: (973) 904-0102

Toll-free: (877) OUR-NUNS Fax: (973) 904-0041

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PRIVACY POLICY: Your name, address, and other information are held in confidence

by our ministry and will never be sold, rented, or given to any other organization.

Editorial BoardDr. Joseph McAleer, Editor

Sr. Mary Rinaldi, FMA, Director of DevelopmentMrs. Christina McAleer, Director of Advancement

Mrs. Janet Arias-Rodriquez, Production Manager

Partners in Giving welcomes letters, articles, and photos from contributors. We reserve the

right to edit for publication.

The Theme of the May Crowning at St. Joseph’s ProvincialCenter in Haledon, NJ, was, “Mary, Star of Hope.” In

between decades of the Rosary, our elderly Sisters fervently sang“Star upon the Ocean, Maria,” and reflected upon Mary as “Starof Hope.” The Shrine of Mary Help of Christians was adornedwith glimmering stars dangling gracefully from an arch like windchimes. Sr. Lucy Balistrieri’s design talent made this all possible,with the help of Sr. Esther Cruz and our benefactor, JoanFontanella. And Sr. Mary Baroni (above) provided the finaltouch: a crown of flowers. Mary Help of Christians, Pray for us!


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