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2002 Annual Report

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From Our PresidentThe Year 2002 has been, for the Mission of Mercy family, one filled with greatgratitude, appreciation, trials, and love. When Dr. Michael Sullivan experiencedhis aortic dissection in April of 2002, we collectively prayed that the Lord wouldspare his life. Michael experienced a miracle! He is healthy, and he has resumedhis responsibilities as Chief Medical Director. We are truly grateful for this.

During Dr. Sullivan’s illness, the Mission of Mercy volunteers, doctors, staff,benefactors, and board members faithfully committed their time and talentsto insuring that each of our medical sites would be staffed and operating onschedule. It was “pulling together as a family,” dedication, and true com-mitment to fulfilling the “mission” of the Mission of Mercy, that made itfeasible for us to operate every clinic day! Our Lord’s blessings, and ourheartfelt appreciation, go out to each and every one of you who made thispossible.

Though this year has brought with it many trials of economic hardship,homeland security, personal loss, illness and injuries, God has, as always,directed the Mission of Mercy. It was in the year 2002 that we surpassedthe 100,000 number of total patient medical visits, 106,650 to be exact!There have also been over 6,300 dental visits and 163,882 free prescriptionsdispensed! Mission of Mercy now has over 450 medical volunteers servingour Arizona, Maryland and Pennsylvania programs. Two new clinic siteswere also added this year, located in Mt. Airy, MD, and Harrisburg, PA. Twonew staff physicians were added to our team, Dr. Joe Ferguson in Maryland andDr. Brad Smith in Arizona. It is a blessing to have them both. In addition tothis, over 1,000 individuals in six countries are now enrolled in the auxiliary,MOM’s Family!

“Healing through Love” is the essence of the Mission of Mercy. It is becauseof your support — our volunteers, staff, board and benefactors — that theMission of Mercy is able to fulfill its mission. We thank you again for all

that you do. As you continue to performyour individual roles, in this year of 2003,may you embrace the words of MotherTeresa, God’s “love is always stronger than theevil in the world, so we need to love and to beloved, it’s as simple as that.”

May God continue to bless each of you,and your families, in this New Year.

Gratefully yours,

Linda M. RyanPresident

Dr. Michael Sullivan, MD, ChiefMedical Director, recovering just daysafter his aortic dissection in April,2002.

Linda M. Ryan, M.S., President

Waiting area at the Frederick site.

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From Our Foundress

In my Foundress’ message from last year’s Annual Report I pondered the mysteri-ous links between Love and Mercy and Justice. In fact the message ended with thewords from Psalm 85:

Mercy and faithfulness have met;Justice and Peace have embraced.The Lord will make us prosperAnd our earth shall yield its fruit.Justice shall march before HimAnd Peace shall follow His step. (Ps. 85: 11, 13-14)

However, what happens if God has spoken but we have not listened, if God hascommanded but we have not obeyed, if God has loved us but we have not lovedHim in return, and moreover, if we have not loved one another?

Throughout salvation history God has warned, “Listen to my voice; then I will be yourGod and you shall be my people.” (Jer 7:23). “Now, O children, listen to me, be attentive

to the words of my mouth.” (Prv 7:24). “What great nation has statutes and decrees that are as just as this whole law?” (Dt 4:8)“If you love Me, keep my commandments.” (Jn 14:15). “This new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even asI have loved you. (Jn 13:34). And finally, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you.”(Jn 14:27)

Then why is the world at WAR, not just in Iraq and the Middle East, but in so many hearts and souls throughout the entireworld? Why does such division exist? Where is the Peace? What is the Peace? What is missing? It would seem that first onthe list of missing items would be man’s obedience to God, followed closely behind by man’s compassion for his fellowbrothers and sisters.

Nations have turned against nations. Bitterness, mistrust, and hatred abound. Since mankind continues to reject God’sLove and block His assistance by closing their hearts, will God continue to allow people to live by their own designs, and willevil continue to beget evil? What peaceful virtues will fight the darkness?

Obedience to God involves unconditionally trusting in God, thus being released from the fears of life’s uncertainties. Itinvolves knowing, understanding (not rationalizing away), and embracing the Ten Commandments. It involves growth,and patiently accepting one’s own imperfections and failings. It involves patience with oneself, so as not to become proud inone’s own progress, and it involves accepting the characters of others for who they are, not for who we might think theyshould be. It involves humility, love, mercy, and thankful praise in prayerfor correction. Only then can obedience in God result in Peace.

Compassion is the purity of loving our brothers and sisters to the pointwhere their idiosyncrasies, human weaknesses and mistakes have no meaning.Compassion envelops love to a point where Mercy flows. Compassioninvolves seeing the good, not the bad, in people; seeing not the anger, jealousy,spitefulness and dishonesty in one another, but rather seeing the beauty ofOur Lord in each other and recognizing everyone’s desperation for love. Inthe words of a beautiful hymn:

Compassion does not tire or sleepBut walks wherever suff ’rers weep,Through ages past and still to come,Until the world is gathered home

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Dr. Gianna Talone-Sullivan,Pharm.D., Foundress of Missionof Mercy

Dr. Michael Sullivan examines a patient onthe mobile medical clinic

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Mission of Mercy, the entire organization, has had a tremendous opportunity over the last year to grow through a variety oftrials and tribulations as well as attacks on our integrity and genuineness. Throughout these difficult times, with the blessingof Our Heavenly Father, through our reliance on prayer, through our simplicity, through the commitment of our staff,volunteers, benefactors and patients, through our obedience and compassion , and through our faithfulness to our missionstatement, “to restore dignity, healing through Love”; we have carried and will continue to carry the Cross as our sign ofGod’s Peace in us. Our Lord’s blessing of Peace encompasses both love and joy as well as pain and sorrow. This is the crosswe choose to accept from God, for it not only brings Him the greatest glory, but it is also our sanctification.

As we look to the future from this vantage point of a world filled with division, war and all the “fruits” of sin, we still canmaintain the hope that:

In the tender compassion of our GodThe dawn from on high shall break upon us,To shine on those who dwell in darknessAnd the shadow of death,And to guide our feet into the way of Peace. (Lk 1: 78-79)

Peace will come, one way or another, because sooner or later Our Lord’s Divine Mercy will be unveiled. In His Mercy isJustice, in His Justice is Union, and in Union with God is the everlasting Peace where all seek to live.

May God bless you. As always, we thank you for your love, and you remain in the prayers of my husband Michael and me.

Gianna Talone-SullivanFoundress

(1) Genevieve Glen, OSB, b. 1945, Benedictine Nuns, Abbey of St. Walburg

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To rest at last where Mercy reignsAnd heals all ills and stills all pains.And there Compassion’s walk will cease,Where God is all, and all is Peace. (1)

Pre-school children visiting the clinic. Dr. Gianna Talone-Sullivan visits witha young child in the waiting area.

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De La Fundadora

En el “Mensaje de la Fundadora” del año pasado comenté sobre los lazosmisteriosos que unen al amor, la compasión y la justicia. Aquel mensajeterminó con las palabras del Salmo 85:

“Compasión y Lealtad se han encontrado.La Justicia y la Paz se han abrazado.El Señor nos hace prosperar,Y nuestra tierra dará sus frutos.La Justicia marchará al frente del SeñorY la Paz seguirá sus pasos” (Ps. 85:11,13-14)

Y sin embargo, ¿Que pasa si Dios ha hablado, y nosotros no hemos escuchado? ¿Si Dios ha mandado, pero no hemosobedecido?,¿Si Dios nos ha amado, pero no hemos correspondido a Su Amor? ¿Que pasa si, además, no nos hemos amadolos unos a los otros?

A través de la Historia de la Salvación Dios nos ha advertido: “Escuchen mi Voz; así Yo seré su Dios y ustedes serán mi pueblo”(Jer. 7:23). “Escuchen mi Voz, hijos, presten atención a las palabras que vienen de mi boca” (Prv. 7:24). ¿Que gran nación tieneestatutos y decretos tan justos como los de esta, mi ley? (Dt. 4:8). “Si me aman, obedecerán mis mandamientos” (Jn. 14:15).“Les doy este nuevo mandamiento: Que se amen los unos a los otros como Yo les he amado” (Jn. 13:34), y, finalmente: “La pazos dejo, mi paz les doy. No como el mundo la da se las doy Yo”.

¿Por qué esta el mundo en guerra, no solo en Irak y Medio del este sino en las almas y corazones de tantos en este mundo?¿Por que existen tantas divisiones? ¿Dónde está la Paz, y cuál es la Paz? ¿Qué es lo que hace falta? Parecería que lo primeroen aparecer en las listas de faltantes es la obediencia de la raza humana hacia Dios, seguido muy cerca por la falta decompasión del hombre hacia sus hermanos.

Naciones enfrentan otras naciones. La amargura, la desconfianza y el odio abundan debido a que la humanidad continúarechazando el Amor de Dios y bloquea Su Asistencia, cerrando los corazones a su mandato. ¿Permitirá Dios que lahumanidad prosiga de esta manera, persiguiendo sus propios designios y que el mal continue engendrando mal? ¿Quevirtudes redentoras combatirán la obscuridad?

La obediencia a Dios significa depositar toda la confianza en Dios Incondicionalmente y, al hacerlo así, perder el miedo alas incertidumbres de la vida. Quiere decir Conocer, Entender (sin racionalizaciones) y abrazar a los Diez Mandamientos.Quiere decir crecer y aceptar las fallas y defectos propios. Involucra paciencia con uno mismo para no presumir denuestro progreso, y nos obliga a aceptar el caracter de los demás por lo que ellos son, sin prejuicios acerca de lo quenosotros queremos creer que ellos deberían ser. Quiere decir aceptar la humildad, el amor, la compasión y elagradecimiento, en forma de oración, por las correcciones recibidas. Es así que solamente puede la Obediencia a Diosresultar en la Paz.

Compasión es la Pureza que resulta de amar a nuestros semejantes en tal forma que sus idiosincracias, debilidadeshumanas y errores no representen un obstaculo de alguna significancia. La Compasión envuelve al Amor hasta aquelpunto donde se convierte en Misericordia. Compasión quiere decir aceptar lo bueno, no lo malo existente en las personas.Compasión es el no ver la rabia, los celos, la pequeñez moral o la deshonestidad entre nosotros, sino la belleza de NuestroSeñor en cada uno y reconocer la necesidad del Amor, y la desesperación por su falta. Esto ha sido expresado en un himnomuy bello:

La compasión no se cansa, o duerme.Camina por dónde los dolientes lloran.Por lo que ha pasado, y por lo que esta por venirHasta que el mundo se halle en su casa,

Dr. Gianna Talone-Sullivan tries her handat sign language with a patient.

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Para descansar donde reina la misericordiaQue curará las enfermedades y calmará los doloresY, ahí, la Compasion terminará su largo caminoDonde Dios lo es todo, y todo está en Paz. (1)

La organización completa de “Misión de Misericordia” ha tenido la gran oportunidad de crecer a traves de los dolores ytribulaciones, así como ataques sobre nuestra integridad y autenticidad. En estos tiempos dificiles, con la bendición denuestro Padre Celestial y la intercesión de nuestras oraciones, así como nuestra sencillez; a traves del compromisoaceptado por nuestros miembros, por los voluntarios, por los benefactores, y por los pacientes; a traves de nuestraobediencia y compasión y a traves de nuestra fe de la Misión: “Recuperar la diginidad y Curar a traves del Amor”, hemoscargado y continuaremos cargando la Cruz, como el signo de la Paz de Dios entre nosotros. La Bendición del Dios de laPaz significa Amor y Júbilo, así como Dolor y Pena. Esta es la Cruz que escogimos aceptar de Dios porque no solo elevaSu Gloria sino que es nuestra Santificación.

Al mirar hacia el futuro desde este punto de vista en nuestro mundo lleno de divisiones, de guerra y de los “frutos delpecado”, podemos todavía mantener la Esperanza que:

En la compasión de nuestro DiosLa Luz del Alba Celestial recaerá sobre nosotrosPara brillar sobre aquellos que viven en la obscuridadY bajo la sombra de la muerte,Y guiar nuestros pasos en el camino de la Paz. (Lk. 1: 78-79)

La Paz llegará de una manera u otra porque, tarde o temprano, la Misericordia Divina de Nuestro Señor será develada. EnSu Misericordia está la Justicia, en su Justicia está la Unión y en la Unión con Dios está la Paz duradera donde todosbuscamos estar.

Que Dios los bendiga. Como siempre, les damos las gracias por su amor. Saben que siempre estarán en las oraciones demi esposo, Michael, y las mías.

Gianna Talone-SullivanFundadora

(1) Genevieve Glen, OSB, b.1945. Benedictine Nuns.Abbey of St. Walburg

Volunteer Dr. George Lastnik, M.D. examines apatient. Volunteer Dr. Sandro D’Amico listens to patients’ concerns.

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Mission StatementMission of Mercy, a non-profit organization, seeks to restore

dignity to all people by being an instrument of “healingthrough Love,” and by the reciprocal sharing of God’s mercy

with those we serve.

Mobile Medical Program Mission Statement

Mission of Mercy’s mobile medical clinics seek to restoredignity to the sick, poor, and homeless by providing free

basic healthcare and “healing through Love.” This missionis accomplished primarily through a team of volunteer

healthcare, administrative and hospitality workers.

2002 Milestones

P Board of Directors and Arizona Advisory Board hold 2 day business/spiritual retreat.P Exceed 100,000 Patient VisitsP Board begins Strategic Planning Process.P 3rd Annual Black Tie Gala held in Baltimore.P Pat Sajak, host of Wheel of Fortune, records new Public Service Announcements.P Over 2,200 active volunteers and auxiliary members.P Develop Web Site (www.amissionofmercy.org).

Patients & VisitsCumulative Total 1994 - 2002

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Maryland - PennsylvaniaMedical Program

Year in Review - 2002

One of the most expensive aspects of modern medicine is the high cost of prescription medications. In the mid and late1990’s we were still seeing many new patients, but often seeing them only once or twice. Today, over 50% of our patientshave some form of recurring illness, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, lung problems, depression, and heart problems.It is common for us to see these patients several times a year. For the majority of them, Mission of Mercy is their onlysource of ongoing treatment and free medications to control their illness.

With Mission of Mercy’s heightened role of providing medications to the uninsured, we have witnessed a steady increasein the number of prescriptions dispensed per patient visit. As can be seen in the Chart on this page, in 1997, we had6,500 patient visits and dispensed 10,100 prescriptions, or an average of 1.55 per visit. By 2002, the number ofprescriptions had increased to 21,427 and the average prescriptions dispensed per visit increased to 2.46.

The high cost of medications is a critical issue in today’s healthcare system. While Mission of Mercy has received verygenerous donations of medications from some drug companies and foundations, like the Order of Malta, we rely on aformulary of over 225 generic medications, the vast majority of which we must purchase from donations made by oursupporters. Without our donor support, we would not be able to dispense nearly as many medications.

Elderly9%

Adult Female44%

Children19%

Adult Male28%

Uninsured 86%

Under-Insured 14%

MD / PA Patient Profile

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Prescription Medications Dispensed Per Year(Including Average Dispensed Per Visit)

“They welcomed me so nicely and gently and then they took care of me, treatedme, gave me the medicines I needed and I thought to myself afterwards, ‘someonecares for me.’”

Antoine, Patient

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Maryland - PennsylvaniaMedical Program

★ Clinic LocationsBrunswick, Maryland (Served Twice Monthly)Frederick, Maryland (Served Twice Monthly)Thurmont, Maryland (Served Half-Day Twice Monthly)Taneytown, Maryland (Served Half-Day Twice Monthly)

2002 Milestones

P OB Clinic expands and served 155 expectant mothers.P Dr. Michael Sullivan, Chief Medical Director, survives

aortic dissection.P Medical Program expands to 5 additional clinic days per

month.P Dr. Joe Ferguson joins as Assistant Medical Director.P Nearly 9,000 medical patient visits and dispensed overP 21,400 free prescription medications.P 860 dental patient visits – providing over 3,000 separate

dental procedures.P 116 medical volunteers donate 10,400 hours valued at

over $280,000.P Over 125 volunteers provide hospitality and translator

services at clinics.P Free lab and x-ray donated by 5 participating healthcare

providers, valued at over $185,000.P Referred 2 patients for free surgeries to Mercy Hospital.P Defibulator donated by Philips Medical SystemsP Order of Malta Clinic Program donates nearly $57,000

of medications.

Wish List

P Additional volunteers needed to support increasingpatient demand and expand clinic services.

P Specialists willing to accept 1-2 referrals/ month

Oral Surgeon Optometry

Podiatry Neurology

OB-GYN Gastroenterologist

Chiropractic Dermatology

Rheumatology

P Spanish Translators

P Dentists and Dental Assistants

P Begin Funding to replace mobile clinic within 3 years.

Mt. Airy, Maryland (Served Twice Monthly)Reisterstown, Maryland (Served Three Monthly)Westminster, Maryland (Served Weekly)Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (Served Twice Monthly)Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (Served Twice Monthly)

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Elderly5%

Adult Female44%

Children32%

Adult Male19%

Uninsured 98%

Under-Insured2%

Arizona Patient Profile

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Arizona Medical Program

Year in Review - 2002

In 2002, the number of patients treated fell slightly, but the number of patient visits increased. This illustrates that ourpatients are being seen more often, usually for chronic illnesses such as, diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, depression andanxiety. Upon diagnosing a chronic condition, we schedule regular appointments at the clinic so we can effectivelymonitor their condition and continue to provide necessary medication. Our patients receive their free medications onpremises immediately after clinic treatment and it is common for us to see a chronically ill patient every few months. Forthe majority of our patients with a chronic illness, Mission of Mercy is their only source of primary care and medication.

For example, we are currently treating 765 patients for diabetes, who since their initial diagnosis, have visited our clinics4,711 times. In addition to the care, we provide at the clinic, diet, exercise and awareness of the illness are critical to apatient’s overall health and well-being. To better care for our patients and to empower them to care for themselves,Mission of Mercy established a Diabetic Training Class, which is taught in both English and Spanish. The class will beheld on the 3rd Wednesday of each month and is taught by a volunteer Certified Diabetic Teacher who has additionaltraining on proper diabetic nutrition. Patients learn about their disease, how tocare for themselves (particularly their feet and skin), and the importance of dietand exercise. As many of our patients are Hispanic, they and their family will learnhow to modify the traditional diet (which is high in carbohydrates) while keepingcosts affordable. Finally, as a participant in the Certified Diabetic TeachingProgram, our patients will be eligible for free or reduced cost supplies andmedications.

As we continue to see patients that depend on Mission of Mercy for treatment,including medications, for their chronic illness, we plan to pursue otheropportunities for creative programs, like the Diabetic Classes. However, we willalways depend on the generosity of our volunteers and benefactors to provide theseservices and to provide for the expensive medications and supplies.

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Patients and Visits(Annual Totals 1997-2002)

Volunteer nurses Debi Lynch, R.N.,left, and Clare Fisher, R.N., top right.

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★ Clinic Locations

Mesa, Arizona (Served Weekly)Glendale, Arizona (Served Twice Monthly)Phoenix, Arizona (Served Weekly)Tempe, Arizona (Served Twice Monthly)

2002 Milestones

P Hire Dr. Brad Smith, Assistant Medical DirectorP 12,332 patient visits and dispensed nearly 15,000 free

prescription medications.P 105 medical volunteers donate 9,230 hours valued at

nearly $264,000.P 95 lay volunteers provide 1,659 hours of hospitality and

translating services.P Establish Certified Diabetic Training Class.P Sonora Quest Labs and St. Joseph’s Hospital donated

1,094 free lab and x-ray tests valued at nearly $22,000.P Featured Charity at 2002 and 2003 Board of Visitors

Fashion Show.

Wish List

P Additional volunteers to drive the van.

P Surgical Support Services.

P Source of support for purchase of diabetic medications& supplies.

P Specialists willing to accept 2 referrals/month,particularly Ear, Nose & Throat.

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Arizona Medical Program

Above, Dr. Brad Smith, NMD, Assistant Medical Director,examines a patient. Left, Volunteer Dr. John Kerry, M.D.visits with the patient during her examination.

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MOM’s Family Auxiliary Mission Statement

MOM’s Family is an auxiliary of the Mission of Mercy.Through missions of prayer, service and financial support,we participate with others who seek to restore dignity toall people by being an instrument of “healing through

Love,” and by the reciprocal sharing of God’s mercy withthose we serve.

Prayer Support Mission

Through prayer, members support both those in need as well as the volunteers who serve. Prayer members are encouraged toincrease prayer in their lives, and periodically receive suggestions and support to assist in their spiritual journey.

Service Support Mission

Service volunteers participate in Mission of Mercy’s activities, such as helping with transportation, spending time with a patient,and when MOM’s House is opened members will be involved with child care, tutoring, mentoring, cooking, and supportingthe mothers and children in a variety of services and programs. The Service Mission involves serving God by serving others inwhatever way possible.

Financial Support Mission

Financial Support members assist the organization inproviding for the ongoing financial support necessary tomaintain and expand the program. Members are in-volved in many group activities including golf tourna-ments and dinner auctions; and also in individualactivities such as hosting small dinner parties, bake salesand flea markets; placing donation jars on businesscounters; making their own personal donations; and byinviting their friends to send donations to Mission ofMercy in lieu of flowers or gifts at appropriate times.

Year in Review

2002 was a year of taking the growth in membership that we experienced in prior years and developing activities tosupport the mobile medical program in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Arizona. The most dramatic example of serving thepatients at the clinics occurred between April and August following the life-threatening aortic dissection of Dr. Sullivan,the Chief Medical Director. At that time he was the only staff physician at the Maryland/Pennsylvania clinics and wassupported by many volunteer physicians. However, with Dr. Sullivan being unable to work for several months, thepatients were both concerned for Dr. Sullivan’s recovery, but also fearful that we would be unable to serve their medicalneeds. MOM’s Family volunteers greeted all the patients, kept them informed of Dr. Sullivan’s recovery and assuredthem that we would be able to continue serving their medical needs. This experience both helped the patients with theirconcerns and also helped the volunteer medical staff maintain a calm and efficient patient flow.

We have been very excited to begin the planning for a monthly family prayer service that will give an outlet for the manyPrayer Mission members, clinic volunteers, patients and benefactors to join together in prayer for Peace, Mission ofMercy and the over 1,500 prayer intentions on the MOM’s Family Prayer Scroll. The inaugural service will be Sunday,May 11, 2003 and will continue on the second Sunday of each month at St. Mary’s Church in Fairfield, Pennsylvania at 2 PM.

MOM’s Family Auxiliary ChairpersonsRobert and Jean Nichols.

MOM’s Family members assisting with the newsletter mailing.

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MOM’s Family Auxiliary2002 Milestones

P Over 1,200 members in 39 states, District of Columbia and 6 foreign

countries.

P Prayer Scroll exceeds 1,500 requests and receives over 560 new prayer

requests in 2002.

P First issue of Branches, Prayer Mission newsletter, published.

P Two new members join Board.

P Annual Christmas Gifts for Kids, distributed over 1,200 toys.

P 80 members volunteer at Westminster FallFest Carnival and Charity

Fundraising event.

P Service Mission members provide additional hospitality staff at clinics

during Dr. Sullivan’s recovery, helping with patients’ fear and concern.

P Members coordinate Open House at new clinics in Mt.Airy and

Harrisburg.

P Planning begins for monthly Mission of Mercy Family Prayer Service

(Inaugural service May 11, 2002)

Auxiliary ChairpersonsRobert & Jean NicholsPO Box 102Fairfield, PA 17320momsfamily@aMissionOfMercy.org

Prayer MissionBarbara WilliamsPO Box 102Fairfield, PA 17320

Service MissionMary PerrelliPO Box 102Fairfield, PA 17320

Financial Support MissionJim LewisPO Box 102Fairfield, PA 17320

Arizona ChapterCarol LongPO Box 2152Scottsdale, AZ 85252-2152grlcll@att.net

MOM’s Family Auxiliary BoardJean and Robert Nichols, Co-ChairsPeter BlanchardMary Margaret CamusDolly and Steve KowalickCarol and Jim LewisCarol LongMary and Bob PerrelliBarbara RennerRichard SchneiderBarbara and Arthur WilliamsChickie Zaudtke

Wish List

P Volunteers to serve as representatives and help coordinate activities in thelocal area.

P More volunteers willing to manage donation jars in their local area. Eachjar can raise over $25 per month in donations ($40 at some locations).Every Jar helps.

FinancialSupport Mission

Service Mission

Prayer Mission

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MOM’s House:A Spirit-Filled Community

Mission Statement

MOM’s House is a Spirit-filled community for motherswith advanced HIV/AIDS and their dependent children,

who together with volunteers and staff, create acompassionate and supportive environment which restores

dignity, nurtures hope, embraces Mercy, and promotes“healing through Love.”

Financial StatementRevenue & Support

Audit SummaryFiscal Year Ending December 31, 2002

SUPPORT & REVENUE: 2002Public Contributions $359,426Foundation Grants 481,500Special Events – Net 56,638Other Revenue 9,119Donated Volunteer Services 548,050Donated Supplies, Equip. & Facilities 136,144Donated Lab, X-Ray, etc 214,624Temporarily Restricted Donations 70,000TOTAL SUPPORT & REVENUE $1,875,501

EXPENSES:Medical & Dental Program $1,582,262MOM’s Family Program 24,512Management & General 214,116Fundraising 135,297TOTAL EXPENSE $1,956,187

NET SUPPORT (LOSS) ($80,686)

TRANSFERS:Net Assets, beginning of year $651,566Net Loss (80,686)Net Assets, end of year $570,880

Expenses

Unrestricted45%

VolunteerServices

29%

Restricted4%

SpecialEvents

3%

Donated Supplies,Equipment &

facilities19%

Medical & Dental Program81%

Management& General

11%

MOM’s FamilyProgram

1%

Fundraising7%

Year in Review

The MOM’s House Program that has been discussed in prior Annual Reportshas been well developed and defined by the Board of Directors, theMOM’s House Committee and others in the Baltimore area. However, to datewe have not been able to identify the lead donors and as such wecontinue to pray that, God willing, donors and families will come together tomake MOM’s House a reality.

Artist’s rendering of MOM’s House.

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Officers

Gianna Talone-Sullivan, Pharm.D.

Foundress

Emmitsburg, Maryland

Linda M. Ryan, M.S., President

Development Director

Community Support Services for

the Deaf

Baltimore, Maryland

Joseph N. Gallina, Pharm.D.,

Vice President

Western Maryland Health Systems

Cumberland, Maryland

Paul J. Rock, CPA, Treasurer

CFO, International Orthodox

Christian Charities

Baltimore, Maryland

Robert S. Nichols, Secretary

Chair – MOM’s Family Auxiliary

Retired Bell Atlantic Executive

Ellicott City, Maryland

Board Members

William A. Blattner, MD

Co-Founder

Institute for Human Virology

Baltimore, Maryland

The Honorable

Margaret M. Heckler

Former U.S. Secretary

of Health & Human Services

Arlington, Virginia

Robert Redfield, MD

Co-Founder

Institute for Human Virology

Baltimore, Maryland

Mr. John A. Coakley, Sr.

Coakley & Williams Construction

Gaithersburg, Maryland

James S. Patanella, Esquire

Sykesville, Maryland

Corporate Staff

David Liddle,

Chief Executive Officer

Scott Y. Walton,

Director of Development

Jennifer White,

Administrative Assistant

Maryland/PennsylvaniaMedical Staff

Dr. Michael T. Sullivan,

Medical Director

Dr. Joe R. Ferguson,

Assistant Medical Director

Rosalie Schneider, RN,

Director of Nursing

Arizona MedicalProgram Staff

Dr. William Schneider,

Medical Director

Dr. Bradley Smith,

Assistant Medical Director

Elena Konerko, RN,

Director of Nursing

John A. Olson,

Executive Director

Arizona Advisory Board

Sue Chasin

Samaritan Health System

Phoenix, Arizona

Sr. Judith Lynn Gardenhire

St. Vincent dePaul School

Maryvale, Arizona

Katherine Hanley

Tempe Community Council

Tempe, Arizona

Margaret C. Mullen, President

Downtown Raleigh Alliance

Raleigh, North Carolina

Jane Pearson

St. Luke’s Health Initiatives

Phoenix, Arizona

Rev. John D. Spaulding, Pastor

St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church

Phoenix, Arizona

Brenda L. Sperduti,

Vice President

Wells Fargo

Phoenix, Arizona

Judy C. Walruff

The Flinn Foundation

Phoenix, Arizona

PO Box 102, Fairfield, PA 17320www.amissionofmercy.org

Tax ID# 86-0704883