summer 2007 partners in giving

PARTNERS IN GIVINGDevelopment Office of the Salesian Sisters

Daughters of Mary Help of Christians

www.salesiansisters.org

Sr. Mary Louise Mazzocco (above) watches over her students asthey ride tricycles in the “Trike-A-Thon” held at Camp Auxiliumin Newton, NJ. By collecting pledges and riding their bikes

throughout one week, students ages 3-6 raised $2,700 for St. Jude’sChildren’s Research Hospital. What an inspiring – and fun – story forall our kids as our new Salesian Summer Camp season begins!

(PHOTOS BY AMY PATERSON/THE NEW JERSEY HERALD)

Partners in Giving • Summer 2007

Thank you,U.S. Post

Office, for

deliveringthis letter

and itsdonation to us, a

testimonyto thepower of the

media coverage we received,and the incredible generosity of so many people!

2 • Partners in Giving • Volume XVII • Issue 3 Please call us toll-free: 877-OUR-NUNS

Sr. MaryRinaldi’s

LetterDear Friends,

This issue of Partners In Giving was prepared aftertwo wonderful feasts, Mother’s Day and Father’sDay. Sr. Claire and the Sisters at St. JosephProvincial Center tell me that the overflowing basketsof roses and lighthouses in their chapel are a constantreminder of the tremendous gratitude we have foreach of you. Fervent prayer ascends each morning,noon, and night for each of you, family and friends.

Some news to report:

• The break-in at the St. Joseph Provincial Centerleft us all shaken but, thank God, no one washurt. Between donations and in-kind gifts all ofthe stolen items have been replaced, and asecurity system has been installed, donated by theowner of Total Security, Inc., in Long Island City,NY, who saw the story on the news. Thank youfor your notes, calls, prayers of support, anddonations (including one, above, with a sweetaddress that somehow reached us!) The elderlySisters are most grateful and took incrediblecomfort knowing you were there for them. Godbless you!

• With classrooms darkened for the summermonths, 8 Summer Camp Programs are underway at 5 locations. You can still help become a“Lifesaver” for inner-city kids. See page 3. Andwe are grateful again this summer for the doubleblessing from our “Mr. V” in Virginia and hismatching gifts for camp scholarships.

• Our website, www.salesiansisters.org, now has asecure site for the convenience of online giving.See page 24. And we have received employer-matching gifts from Merck, Chase, CatholicConference, ADP, GE, and Fuji Film.

My wish and prayer for each of you is a safe andsunny summer. May God’s good gifts be showeredon you! With deep respect and prayer,

Celebration in Honor of Our Jubilarian Sisters &

the 99th Anniversary of theSalesian Sisters in the U.S.A.

Sunday, August 5 Mary Help of Christians Academy

North Haledon, NJ

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4th Annual Partners Circle Ballpresented by the Salesian Sisters

& the Dames of Mary Help

Honorees:Mrs. Mary McBride (posthumous award)

& Mr. Tom Ford (E.V.P., Bank of New York)

Thursday, November 8The Westmount, West Paterson, NJ

Save These Dates & Watch for Details in the Mail!

Visit us online! www.salesiansisters.org Partners in Giving • Summer 2007 • 3

MAKING HEADLINES AROUND THE PROVINCE

Please Help Us Find Our Way to Camp!

Won’t you be a “Lifesaver”this summer and help achild attend one of eight

Salesian Camp Programs?

The Salesian Sisters welcome allchildren to join their educationalprograms, no matter their faith, race,age, or ability. The Sisters’ SummerCamps run 4-6 weeks and will servemore than 7,500 poor children incamps throughout New York, NewJersey, Florida, and hurricane-ravaged Louisiana. We care forthousands of children from theinner-city who need a refuge from

the hot and humid city summer streets out of harm’sway, free from drugs, crime, gangs, and other troubles.

Won’t you help a needy child from the metropolitanarea attend Salesian Sisters Summer Camp? Your giftwill provide an inner-city child a wonderful summer offun at a camp that is safe, caring, loving, family-style,and most importantly, lots of FUN!

Please give the gift of making new friends, laughter,green grass, hiking, swimming, arts-n-crafts, and achance to play and have fun, away from the dangers ofthe city streets.

Thank you for being a “Lifesaver”! God bless you!

YES! I would like to be a “Lifesaver”and help at-risk children enjoy

weeks of Salesian Summer Camp Fun!Please complete this form and return in the reply envelope

_____ $ 900 • 1 week for 6 inner-city kids_____ $ 750 • 1 week for 5 inner-city kids_____ $ 600 • 1 week for 4 inner-city kids_____ $ 450 • 1 week for 3 inner-city kids_____ $ 300 • 1 week for 2 inner-city kids_____ $ 150 • 1 week for 1 inner-city kid_____$ Other ____________ • I want to help!

Your gift also provides lunch, juice, and a swimming cap foreach child sponsored. All donations are tax-deductible.

___ Check enclosed (Payable to Salesian Sisters)___ Credit Card: MasterCard ___ Visa ___ Discover ___

Card #: _________________________ Exp: _______Signature ____________________________________

Name___________________________________________

Address _________________________________________

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City _____________________State ______ Zip_________

Phone: ______________ E-mail: ____________________



A Pound of Change = A Ton of Love!

The “Dames of Mary Help” sure know how tochange things for the better – literally! One ofthe Dames, Beverly Rohde of Saddle River,

NJ, had the novel idea to challenge the Mary Help ofChristians Academy community to donate their loosechange for a good cause – a “campaign for change”!

From May 24, the feast of Mary Help of Christians,to June 9, Graduation Day, students collected andweighed in coins (at right) in the hope to gatherenough to send a young lady to school.

So how did they do? The campaign raised $1,500!

Thank you, one and all! Truly, by working together,we can make a significant change!

Did you know that one ofthe easiest and commonways to give is through a

gift in your will or living trust?

Your gift may be made in yourname or to memorialize a lovedone. You may choose to leave aspecific dollar amount, aparticular piece of real estate orpersonal property, a percentage ofthe estate, all or a portion of the

residue of the estate followingthe satisfaction of otherbequests, or a combination ofthe above, to the MissionarySociety of Salesian Sisters, Inc.

When you decide to rememberthe Salesian Sisters in your will,please notify our Director ofDevelopment, Sr. Mary Rinaldi:(877) 687-6867,or [email protected]. Thank you.

Have YouConsidered a Gift in

Your Will orLiving Trust?

We congratulate our Spring Challengewinners and thank everyone who tookpart! The Barbados Package was won by

Kathleen Forlenza of Franklin Lakes, NJ. The $1,000American Express Gift Card was won by Josephine“Peppy” Seymour of North Haledon, NJ.

See you at Christmas for the next Challenge!

Congratulations,Challenge Winners!



In preparation for the SalesianSisters’ 100th Anniversary inthe U.S., this beautiful

advertisement was placed in 87Catholic newspapers across thecountry to inform and reconnectthe Sisters with old and newfriends alike. We hope manypeople will visit our websitewww.salesiansisters.org, or call ustoll-free (877) 687-6867 to sharetheir fond memories.

Wherever you are, we hope tohear from you!

Many readers have expressedtheir admiration for theofficial logo of the Salesian

Sisters’ Centennial Celebration(shown at right). They also ask,“Who’s the artist?”

Credit goes toJude Maceren, anamazing artistbased in NewJersey. Born in thePhillipines, Judestudied advertisingdesign at the

University of Santo Tomas. He hasreceived many awards, including theUnited Nations Stamp Design Award,Boli Award (Best of Long IslandAward), Optima Design Award, TheVisual Club Award, and New JerseyPress Association Award. A memberof the Graphic Artists Guild in NewYork, Jude has done work for manycompanies and organizations,

including AT&T, Bristol-MyersSquibb, Modern Maturity magazine,and Western Union.

We asked Jude to talk about hisartistic style. “Creating fine art workis my inspiration,” Jude says. “Iexpress myself freely painting in atraditional way inspired from myheart. I like to paint the beauty andthe love that creation radiates to man.My paintings evolve from flowers,

animals, and people, showing thatthere is a relationship of love andbeauty to each one.

“My greatest strength,” Judecontinues, “is conceptual illustration,which I really love to do. My work isdone digitally as well as traditionally.”

For more information on JudeMaceren and his work, visit:www.judemaceren.com

CentennialLogo ArtistShares Joy


“Let someone take myspace,” our dearest Sr. Josephine Carini

blithely said. Ah yes, your “space”but never your “place.” No, hers is aspecial place and her shoes are hardto fill. Although she was mymentor, my amah (spiritual mother),the wind beneath my wings, I amfar from having her deep gift, hervisionary insights.

But having been asked to resumewriting for Partners in Giving, Ihappily continue, knowing that ourdear Sr. Josephine (who passedaway on August 11, 2006), willguide the thoughts and reflections I will share with you.

In this first article, I would like toremember Sr. Josephine. Recently, Icame across a letter she had writtento me in January 1994, when I wasgoing through a particularly difficultperiod in my life. Even after 13years, it is as timely and helpful as itwas then, and shows the deep loveand empathy of her heart.

I would like to quote some passagesfrom it:

“The Beloved is with you as yousuffer through the desert of mind,heart, and soul. There are times ofsoul searching and there are timesof mind wrenching, but a time forseeing the invisible is also present.We need to understand not only thegeneral issues but the issues we facetoday and tomorrow . . .

“Behind the closed night are the highmountains. Behind the mountains of

Millennium MeditationMessage from Heavennight, the dawn is coming. Behindthe silence breathes the Father, theLover. The solitude is inhabited by apresence and above us waits rest andliberation. He, my Lover, was bornon a dark afternoon, on a barrenhill, covered with blood, wheneveryone repeated, ‘The dreamer has died; the dreamsare over.’

“From now on,Jesus will beresurrected in you each morning.He will blossom on the dead leavesof your autumn. Yes, your Loverwill take you by the hand and leadyou to the transforming hills ofcontemplation . . .

“The stars, red or blue, sparkle frometernity to eternity. Never growtired of shining. On dry land andover mountains, plant the seeds ofmercy, hope, and peace. Do notgrow tired of planting, though youreyes never see the golden shafts.One day the poor will see them.Walk. The Lord will be light foryour eyes, breath for your lungs,ointment for your wounds, goal foryour path, reward for you.

“Speak. His words are light and lifeto all everywhere.”

Indeed, Sr. Josephine was a womanfor all times, ever honest andupright and sincere. She possesseda heart that could feel with others, aheart that listened intently to theunspoken words and respondedwith the wisdom gleaned from herdeep spirituality.

She was God’sgift to us and weare forevergrateful that shewalked among usand shared herselfso profoundlywith us.

As illness took over Sr.Josephine’s bodymore and more,

rather than adiminishment there came aprofundity and a peacefulness thatattracted as a magnet. Her heartwas pacified after her first brushwith death and all fear seem to havegone from her. She was awaitingher encounter with Jesus, as ayoung woman awaits her lover.

And, perhaps, this truly was Sr.Josephine’s final message to us. Tosee death not as an ending but as abeginning; not as a separation but asa union with the One who has lovedus from all eternity.

And isn’t this precisely the messageof Jesus’ resurrection? It is amessage of joy, of hope, of trust.Let us take the message to heart!

– Sr. Mary Terzo, FMA

“See death not asan ending, but as abeginning; not as aseparation, but as aunion with the One

who has loved usfrom all eternity.”


Won’t You “Give Us” Your Special Day?

As the summer months begin, the Sisters’ thoughts turn toretreats, camps, change of occupation, and some relaxationtime. Always our friends are included in the plans we make.

The Sisters would like to share one day of the summerremembering a special occasion in your life. Not only will youreceive prayers of the Sisters’ community for one whole day,according to your intention, but your particular intention will bedisplayed on the bulletin board in front of the chapel for the entiremonth. Choose a special summer day when you ask the Sisters toremember this significant event that happened on a summer dayand for which you thank God in a special manner.

We join the celebration with prayer, love, and gratitude for you andyour remembrance. Please fill out and send in the form below, andthe Development Office will send us your name and request. It will be posted on our bulletin board for remembrance. You will be blessed and your summer will be more enjoyable and morefulfilling. Any day will do. Thank you, and God bless you!

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Please reserve this day(s) in 2007 or 2008in 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!

Sr. Claire Perino offers a basket of “Roses” to the Blessed Virgin Mary in the chapel of St. Joseph’s Provincial Center,, for all your Mother’s Day

prayers. In that same prayerful way, the elderly Sisters also offered“Lighthouses” for your Father’s Day intentions.God bless all parents, mothers, and fathers alike!

MARYLANDDr. & Mrs. Andrew Saladino

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 DaviesMr. Anthony B. Della CerraDr. & Mrs. Frank De Maria

Ms. Debi DebiakMr. & Mrs. Robert Fox

Mr. & Mrs. David FusacchiaMr. & Mrs. Jerry Giamonco

Captain & Mrs. Victor Goldberg Mrs. Theresa Gutto

Mr. & Mrs. Charles LechnerMr. & Mrs. Michael Losurdo

Ms. Laura MannarinoMr. & Mrs. Anthony MarangiMr. & Mrs. John Peragallo Jr.

Mrs. Ann PetrocelliMr. & Mrs. Joseph Piotrowski

Mr. & Mrs. Cameron ReidMr. & Mrs. John Soldoveri

Mr. Joseph SpinelliMr. & Mrs. William Stuart

TD BanknorthMr. & 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 Friend

FLORIDAMr. & 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 Dr. & Mrs. Hernan Leon

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

Mr. & Mrs. Philip RinaldiMrs. 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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Diane Huff of Delray Beach, FL, and a member of the Adopt a SisterProgram since 1999, recently welcomed Sr. Mary Rinaldi and the

Development Team into her home. Thank you, Diane, for your wonderful Southern hospitality!

NEW YORKMr. & Mrs. Jack Betwarda

Mr. Vincent CagnettaMrs. Joseph Clair

Mr. & Mrs. Charles CurcioMr. & Mrs. Charles Curcio, Jr.

Mr. Edward DeLucaMr. John Lombardi & Family

Ms. Carol MartindaleMrs. Joan Oliver

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

A Friend

NORTH CAROLINAMr. & Mrs. Paul Liotard

Mr. & Mrs. Chester Michewicz, Jr.

OHIOMr. & Mrs. Albert Klaben, Sr.

PENNSYLVANIAMr. & Mrs. Jack Hedgecock

Mr. Paul I. Sheaffer, II

TEXASMr. & Mrs. Bill Locklier

VIRGINIAMrs. Dominique Faust

WEST VIRGINIAMr. Guy Bucci

The Partners Circle was founded in 1991 to provide unrestrictedfunds for urgent needs of the Salesian Sisters and their mission.These include support for capital needs, scholarship assistance,

technology upgrades, and funds for those unforeseen situations thatrequire immediate attention.

Your donation to this unrestricted fund empowers the Salesian Sistersto continue their mission – the education and evangelization of today’schildren.

There are seven levels of membership, starting at $500, and these arelisted on these three pages. Won’t you consider joining this dynamicgroup? Please call us toll-free today: (877) OUR-NUNS.

Mr. & Mrs. Anthony LainoMr. & Mrs. Joseph Massood Mr. & Mrs. Brian McAuley

Mrs. John McMahonMr. & Mrs. Mario Monaco

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

Weaver Marine Agencies

NEW YORKDr. & Mrs. Michael Altamura

Ms. Lea BattiatoMsgr. William T. RodgersMr. & Mrs. Matt Sabatine

NORTH CAROLINAMs. Marianne O’Doherty

PENNSYLVANIADr. Allyson & Mr. Kevin Hardy

TEXASMs. Theresa C. Rauber

ARIZONAA Friend

CALIFORNIAGeraldine & Joanne Rizzuto

CONNECTICUTMs. Mary Gaine

FLORIDADr. Braulio Alsonso

Mrs. Pilar CasoMs. Judith Cataldo/

The Handmaiden FoundationDr. & Mrs. Rod Jurado

Mr. & Mrs. James W. LeeDr. & Mrs. Hernan LeonMr. & Mrs. James Major

Mr. & Mrs. Frank MiddendorfMr. & Mrs. James MillarMr. & Mrs. Gene Perez

Judge & Mrs. A. RodniteMr. & Mrs. Mark Spada

NEW JERSEYMr. Alfonso DaloisioMr. Al De VincenzoMrs. Joseph Festa

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Granatell Mr. & Mrs. Donald Hofmann

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CONNECTICUTMr. & Mrs. David McAleer

FLORIDAMr. & Mrs. Declan

Mansfield

NEW YORKMr. & Mrs. Bill Leahy

NEVADAMr. & Mrs. Timothy Murray

PartnersCircle

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of $750

ILLINOISMr. & Mrs. Larry Peterson

INDIANAMrs. Beatrice Lightfoot

NEW JERSEYTony Amato Family The Carini Family

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Hoffman

Mr. Anthony PetrocelliMs. 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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Partners Circle “Partners”Annual gift of $5,000

Mr. & Mrs. Bill McLaughlinMr. Stephen Papetti

Mr. & Mrs. Rodger RohdeMs. Roberta Ruocco

NEW YORKMr. John Cassara

TEXASMrs. Betty Turner

Mr. & Mrs. Ray Wooldridge

CALIFORNIAMs. Doriana Sobek

CONNECTICUTA Friend

FLORIDADr. & Mrs. Nelson Castellano

Mr. & Mrs. Lee Pallardy

NEW JERSEYMr. & Mrs. Tony Chernalis Mr. & Mrs. Robert Harkins

“Stewards”Annual gift of $10,000

NEW JERSEYMarcalus Family

Foundation Robert R. Waitts

Foundation

NEW YORKThe Sabatine Foundation,

in memory ofPhilip & Josephine Sabatine

TEXASMr. & Mrs. Fritz Duda, Sr.

NEW YORKMs. Jordon Carroll

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 MeolaMs. Rose Perone

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

CONNECTICUTMr. Michael Guarnieri

Dr. Joseph McAleer

FLORIDAMr. Ernest “Cookie” Garcia

Dr. Idalia Lastra

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

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


Looking for the perfect gift for a birthday,anniversary, Baptism, wedding – any occasion?

Then how about Adopting a Sister?

It truly is the gift that keeps on giving!For more information, visit www.salesiansisters.org

or call us toll free (877) OUR-NUNS!

On a recent trip to Italy, Sr. Karen Dunn’s mother, Mrs. Eva Dunn, joined her adopted Sister, Sr. Lucy Roces, outside St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City.

Editor’s note: We share this beautifulletter with our Partners in Givingreaders as a wonderful expression of thepower of the Adopt a Sister Program!

Dear Sr. Mary,

How could I not renew myspiritual adoption of Sr. FrancesGumino?

Through my mother, the Lordput me in the path of Sr. Frances,and also Sr. Mary Palatini,Sr. Mary Ruiz, Sr. Nancy Zingale,Sr. Winifred Elley, Sr. Ida Ossi,and Sr. Julia Marzorati, who arenow in heaven.

It’s almost 42 years since Igraduated from Mary Help ofChristians Academy. Those 7 yearsmade an indelible Salesian markon me, and I cherish that blessing.

What a wonderful gift I havereceived in knowing that Sr.Frances keeps me in her prayersand thoughts, and in return I dolikewise. It is so soothing to hearfrom dear Sr. Frances. Our healthmay not be the best, but itcertainly is a good feeling to knowthat our prayers “pinch hitting”for the both of us. Yes, I say thisin the Salesian sense of humor!

I thank you and all the SalesianSisters for your prayers andwonderful works. God bless you.

Tampa, FL

“How could I not renew my

adoption?”

MemorialsReceived between April 3 and June 22, 2007


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:

q$25 q$20 q$15 q$

Memorial for

Tribute for

Occasion

Please send an acknowledgement to:

Name

Address

My NameAddress

Detach & mail to Sr. Mary Rinaldi

659 Belmont Ave lNorth Haledon, NJ 07508-2397

Please make checks payable to SALESIAN SISTERS

A LoveThat Lasts

Forever

Name – DECEASED

Name – LIVING

Ms. Gloria Lindahl Mrs. Laura MannarinoMrs. Lois MansfieldMr. & Mrs. Ralph PaveseMrs. Anna Marie RuddMs. Nancy SchekMs. Maria F. ScottMrs. Margaret SnyderSt. Philip’s Prime Timers

Sr. Ida Ossi, FMAMs. Ann Marie Torcicollo

Mario J. RizzoMrs. Patricia Rizzo

Rita & Luisa SaggeseMr. & Mrs. Charles Saggese

Sr. Mary Schuchert, FMAMrs. Diane Hillman-

ArbitrioMs. Mary Ann LombardoMrs. Laura MannarinoMiss Rose PeroneMr. & Mrs. Albert PacosaMrs. Nancy SauerackerMs. Mae Schaffeld

Slomkowski & KeczmerskiFamilies

Mr. & Mrs. Edward Slomkowski

Troy TaylorMr. & Mrs. Eduardo

Gonzalez

Joseph & Louisa TestaMr. and Mrs. Alex DeGroat

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Torcicollo

Ms. Ann Marie Torcicollo

Biagio Varone, Sr.Ms. Patricia CaldieroMr. & Mrs. Joe MassoodMr. & Mrs. Mark MazzaMr. Daniel W. MurphyMr. & Mrs. J. K. PaganoMr. Paul SamanchikThomasville of New Jersey

Sr. Mary Louise Aguirre,FMA

Mr. & Mrs. Fred Przybysz

Grace V. BlumMr. Charles F. Blum

Sr. Josephine Carini, FMAMs. Ann Marie Torcicollo

Carmine M. DeVitoMrs. Elizabeth De Vito

Sr. Milagros Dulay, RVM,& Lydia Dulay

Ms. Rebecca Esquillo

David ForsterMr. & Mrs. Merrill Hite

Lorraine Kohler Ms. Jean BarbieriMs. Sharyne DornMr. & Mrs. Carl GennaMr. & Mrs. Jon HerringerMr. & Mrs. William SchultzMahoney & Andreoli

FamiliesMr. & Mrs. George Palladino Mr. & Mrs. Eric RuizMs. Lori SchulzVerizon Director Alumni

CouncilMs. Anne-Louise Wissinger

Court LantaffMs. Annette Lantaff

Joseph J. McAleer, Sr.,78th birthday, July 12

The McAleer Family

Sr. Veronica Milyo, FMADr. Tom AdamskiMs. Mary BerdyMiss Susan BohnstedtMr. & Mrs. Edward Dasch Mr. & Mrs. Michael EbeMrs. Carrie EdwardsMary, Bernadette &

Robert H. HohmanMrs. Patricia KobusRita & Jean Lariviere


You may now adopt aSister to pray for

your deceased friend andfamily member for oneyear. The certificate(shown below) will besent out immediately. It

is a one-timegift; sug-gesteddonationis $160.Adoptionforms areposted on

www.salesiansisters.org,or by calling toll-free,(877) OUR-NUNS.Thank you.

TributesRec’d April 3-June 22, 2007

Sr. Virginia Dickey, FMAMrs. Roseann Mosseau

Sr. Catherine Altamura, FMAMrs. Ilene B. Nelson

Sr. Rosalie Di Peri, FMAMrs. Ilene B. Nelson

Louise FioreCaptain & Mrs. Victor Goldberg

Nancy MeccaMr. Daniel Pagano

Sr. Jeanette Puglisi, FMAMs. Jacqueline Edwards

Sr. Mary Rinaldi, FMA Mrs. Ilene B. Nelson

Special IntentionMr. & Mrs. Charles Saggese

Mr. & Mrs. R.D. TaylorMs. Cheryl Taylor

Sean WalshMr. & Mrs. David Nagrosst

Farewell, Sr. Veronica Milyo

On April 13, our dear Sr. Veronica Milyo wascalled to her eternal rest, at the age of 96.

Sr. Veronica’s parents emigrated to the U.S.from Austria, settled in Elizabeth, NJ, andlater moved to Mahwah, NJ. Veronica was thesixth of the seven children. When she wasnot at home or playing outside, she was atthe Salesian Sisters’ convent for choirpractice, for meetings, or just to hang out.

She spent time with the Sisters, and met thenovices who came to visit. Soon the “I’d like tobe one of them” became “I will be one ofthem.” She found her way to begin her religiousformation program and professed her first vows in1934. She continued her academic preparation, first atFordham University, then at the University of San Francisco. She spent her life asan educator in our Salesian schools from New Jersey to California. She was adedicated, firm teacher who matched wits with the brightest students.

After many years of service as a teacher and principal, Sr. Veronica moved to theSt. Joseph Provincial Center to organize the books in the library. She said that whenthe library is in place, she would be ready to move to Heaven. The Salesian Sistersrest assured that the Lord has welcomed Sr. Veronica to her place in Heaven.

Ican’t tell you how much it hasmeant to me to have Sr. Veronica as

my “adopted nun” over the past fewyears. I always looked forward tohearing from her and very muchenjoyed receiving her cards and notes.They were always uplifting bothspiritually and emotionally.

Mt. Laurel, NJ

Sr. Veronica’s prayers and lettersover the years lifted me up and

gave me strength to endure andovercome many trials. I have faiththat she’ll never leave me in spirit.

Milwaukee, WI

Iwill keep Sr. Veronica in myprayers. What a wonderful life she

has had, giving glory to God. I’m sureshe is ready for her next adventurewith God.

Cincinnati, OH

We were saddened to hear of Sr.Veronica’s passing. We always

appreciated her prayers for us and ourfamily. Please accept this donation inher name and apply it to the summercamp program you sponsor.

Northport, NY

Sr. Veronica always told me thatGod loves me and I was made to

feel so special in God’s eyes. I amgoing to be sure to pray to her everynight. I asked her to ask God to helpget as close as I can to being well andwalking if it’s in God’s wishes for me.

Drexel Hill, PA

Iwill miss Sr. Veronica’s lovely notes.Please use this check for a memorial.

I look forward to meeting (via themail) my new “adopted” Sister. Thisprogram is a wonderful idea.

Galveston, TX


Rest in Peace, Sr. Mary SchuchertOn April 28, our dear Sr. Mary Schuchert

was called to her eternal rest, at theage of 90.

Mary was born in Muchenhof,Germany, the last of four daughters.When she was four years old, herfather lay at the threshold of death.He struggled against leaving his littlegirls. Mary remembers that he toldher mother and herself to leave theroom. Almost immediately, he calledthem back. Asked why, he replied, “Icould not bring myself to accept deathand leave my little girls orphans. Then,when you left a bright light shone in theroom. It was Our Lady.” He concluded,“Now I can die in peace since the Mother ofGod Herself promised me that She would care for mychildren.”

Active at all times, intelligent, and beautiful, Marybecame a good friend to many and special to her ownfamily. She remembered her father’s words before hedied. To her it meant that God was calling her for aspecial mission in life.

Ifelt blessed during the years Iknew Sr. Mary and often relied

on her prayers to help me througha personal or family crisis. Thankyou for allowing me to know her.

Westbury, NY

Ifeel both sadness and joy today.Sadness over our loss of dear Sr.

Mary, and joy over having had 9 years to know and grow to lovedearly this very special Sister.Through her letters flowed bothlove and warmth. I always lookedforward to her letters, especiallywhen her letters were a little thick,for I knew she was adding somespecial reading material to them.

I have to smile as I think of Sr.Mary up there in Heaven. As sheprayed for all her sponsors while

here on Earth, I can only imagine hernow up in Heaven, running back andforth to Jesus and Mother Mary withher numerous prayer requests. I feel inmy heart she is still very busy prayingfor us all. What a joy to know we willsee her again when we someday comehome to Heaven.

Des Moines, IA

My life and my husband’s andchildren’s lives changed

dramatically from the first day weheard from Sr. Mary. Her letters andnotes uplifted us and got us throughwhatever adversity came our way.How blessed we have been, howgreatly our Lord must love us to sendus such a champion, such a prayerwarrior. She would encourage us topray always, to have faith that ourLord loves us and that He would send

When Mary was in the sixth grade, one of herfriends gave her some literature on the

Franciscan Order. A little card fell to theground. On it were the words, “St. John

Bosco’s work: girls and boys of 15welcome.” Mary says that she quietlypocketed the card, even if at thattime she had no idea who St. JohnBosco was or why she kept the card.

When she was 17, Mary approachedher pastor and asked about St. John

Bosco. Her pastor discouraged herbecause the Salesians were far from

their town, and besides they onlyworked with boys. However, he promised

Mary that he would inquire.

Mary found herself along traveling to Bayen in searchof the Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco. She made herfirst profession in Casavona, Italy, in 1938.

When asked about her secret to happiness, Sr. Maryshared it willingly. “That One in the tabernacle,” shesays. “Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the solution foranyone, for everything, and for always.”

help when we were in need, andmost of all never to despair.I have every card and letter thatSister wrote us. We shall treasurethem always.

Staten Island, NY

Please accept this check to beused in memory of my dear

adopted Sr. Mary wherever you feelit is most needed. She was alwayssuch a comfort to me. I lookedforward to her comforting words,her sweetness, love, and prayers. Ishall miss her tremendously. Eventhough I only met her two times. Idid get to know her through ourletters and other greetings. It is aconsolation to know that she is withthe Lord, after all her suffering inher illness.

Summit, NJ


Salesian Youth Report

MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS ACADEMY, NORTH HALEDON, NJ – On June 11, theBaldor family of Tampa, FL, came to Mary Help to present a very special award. The AnaMaria Auxilium Award, a one-year full scholarship to attend Mary Help, is given in honor ofthe late Ana Maria Baldor-Bunn (right), who passed away at a young age after a heroic battlewith cancer, in which she gave her own life to save that of her unborn son.

This year, the Baldor family presented the award to four Mary Help students who exemplifyAna Maria’s character and values: 9th grade, Shelby Sulick; 10th grade, Cortéa Burin;11th grade, Michelle Rosolie; and 12th grade, Shamielle Rodriguez. Above, the Baldor family(center): Javier, his daughter, Sofia, and his mother, Liana, join the winners of the Ana Maria Auxilium Award andtheir families. Congratulations to all, and thank you, Baldor Family!

VILLA MADONNA SCHOOL, TAMPA, FL – Congratulations to the 2007-2008Scholarship Winners of the Ana Maria Auxilium Award! Kindergarten: KaylaKosarich; 1st Grade: Samantha Cano; 2nd Grade: Justin Sanchez; 3rd Grade: KellyHayes; 4th Grade: Julia Nunez; 5th Grade: William Brown; 6th Grade: SarahHartman; and 7th Grade: Jacob Pedrero.

Annual nominations for the Ana Maria Auxilium Award are made by students withtheir families, teachers, and staff, and a formal application is made in April. Based onapplications, a committee selects the annual recipients of the award.

The awards were presented during the last school Mass in honor of Mary, Help ofChristians. Congratulations, everybody!



Editor’s note: We share here with ourreaders the inspiring speech by Saluta-torian Olga Luaces of the Class of 2007 of La Salle High School in Miami, FL.

Today on our graduation day, wehave an opportunity to reflecton four years of unforgettable

memories. I have no doubt that we areall filled with excitement and are eagerto move on to the next phase of ourlives. But deep down, it is hard tobelieve that we are leaving La Salle,a school that has forever made animpact on our hearts.

La Salle is truly an amazing school.And after being a student here forfour years, I have come to realizewhat makes La Salle so great: the factthat it is a Salesian school. To be aSalesian school means to follow theexample of St. John Bosco and hisOratory. The Oratory was the placewhere Don Bosco raised orphan boysand taught them about God. It was ahome that welcomes, a parish thatevangelizes, a school that prepares forlife, and a playground to have fun. LaSalle has shown itself to possess allthe virtues of Don Bosco’s Oratory.

La Salle has been a home to me inmore ways than I can count. Whenwe first came to La Salle as freshmen,we were scared and nervous that wewouldn’t fit in. Together, we werethrown into a whole new environ-ment, and as members of the in-coming freshmen class, we were thebabies of the school. Then, slowly, astime passed, we learned to embracethe school and each other. Acquain-tances developed into great friend-ships. Our teachers taught us aboutlife with the same passion that theytaught their own subjects. We learnedto trust each other, and as each day

passed, we became aware of how wewere slowly becoming part of onefamily.

La Salle has given us manyopportunities to cultivate and nurtureour faith. Fromencounters andretreats like ETC toclubs like Mindo, wehave been able todeepen our relation-ship with Christ andserve those lessfortunate than we are.

The La Salle mission extendedbeyond academics, and has made merealize the presence of God ineveryone I see and everything that Ido. We discovered so many talentsthat we never even knew we had. Iam confident that we will be able toapply our newfound strengths to anychallenging situation we may be facedwith in the future.

La Salle has been an incredible

example of what Don Bosco’sOratory should be in today’s world.Now, as we leave La Salle andprepare to write the next chapter ofour lives, it is up to us to follow DonBosco’s example. It is up to us torecreate and live the Oratory.

Wherever life takes us, we shouldmake every place we go a home thatwelcomes. When it’s cold outside, wemust show the world the warmth ofour smiles and never be afraid to meetnew people, make new friends, andlaugh like lunatics. We mustcontinually strive to be a parish thatevangelizes.

Keep God close to your heart, for Heis our Father and will always be therewhenever we need Him. Help thosewho are most in need and show thelove of Christ through your wordsand actions. Know that you canaccomplish anything as long as youset your mind to it. Let your dreams

stay big, and yourworries stay small.Excel in all that youdo, and rememberto share the talentsyou have been givenwith others.

And last, but not least,make time to enjoy life and have fun.Travel everywhere, sing like you arein the shower even when you arewalking down the street, and dancelike nobody’s watching.

Class of 2007, I leave you with this.Do not forget La Salle as youcontinue on your journey through life.Never forget Don Bosco’s Oratory inCoconut Grove. It will always be herefor you; it will always remember you.Thank you.

What Makes My School Great? It’s Salesian!

Salutatorian Olga Luaces

“Wherever life takesus, we should makeevery place we go a

home that welcomes.”



MARY HELPOF CHRISTIANSACADEMY,NORTHHALEDON, NJ –And they’re off!Graduates of theClass of 2007 taketheir final walkdown the steps andinto their futures!ValedictorianShannon Sulick(right) inspired allwith her incredibleaddress. Congratu-lations and goodluck, ladies!

Bill Goede, president of the Bank of America inHillsborough County, FL, presented the SalesianYouth Center/Boys & Girls Club of Tampa

Heights with a $25,000 check from the Bank of AmericaCharitable Foundation. The unrestricted grant will beused for general operational support of the SalesianYouth Center (SYC).

“Bank of America is pleased to support the SalesianYouth Center and their work with at risk youth in ourcommunity,” said Goede. “We share the common goal ofcreating meaningful opportunities in lives of the people

andcommunities

we serve. The Salesian Sisters of St.

John Bosco have truly demonstrated the wonderful resultsthat can be achieved when people and organizations worktogether toward creating positive changes within ourneighborhoods.”

“We are grateful to have such a wonderful communitypartner, and thank the foundation for their gift,” said Sr.Mary Rinaldi, accepting the grant. “It costs $200,000 torun the SYC each year, all of which comes fromdonations such as this. This gift is a significantcontribution toward our annual operating budget andallows us to reach hundreds of neighborhood childrenwith after-school and summer programs.”

The SYC is open daily during the school year, and everyday during the summer. The SYC provides a variety ofprograms for children 5-18 years old, including sports,arts & crafts, sewing, gardening, tutoring, mentoring,leadership training, and computer classes.

Since its opening in 1995, the SYC has provided a fun,safe, and loving environment for 8,000 children in theGreater Tampa Heights area. Under the watchful andcaring eye of the Salesian Sisters, crime has decreased inthe neighborhood by 14 percent, which is directlyattributed to the Sisters’ efforts. Countless alum from theSYC have not only been cared for in a supportive andconstructive setting, but learned the importance of beinggood and honest citizens.

SYC Receives $25,000Bank of America Grant!



SALESIAN YOUTH CENTER/BOYS & GIRLSCLUB, TAMPA, FL – The Ybor City Rotary Clubpresented the Salesian Youth Center with a check for$2,500 in support of the summer camp program. Shownhere at the famous Columbia Restaurant are Sr. MaryRinaldi and fellow Rotarian Mary Alvarez of Tampa.Thank you for your support!

POPE JOHN PAUL II SCHOOL, CLIFTON,NJ – Pope John Paul II School was proud to hostDetective Steven McDonald of the New YorkCity Police Department. Detective McDonaldwas shot in Central Park in 1986 whilequestioning three teenagers, and has beenparalyzed from the neck down ever since. Now,Detective McDonald is a motivational speakerwho shares his message of peace and forgivenesswith young people, and how he came to forgivethe young person who shot him.

Thank you, Detective McDonald – we wereincredibly moved and inspired by your words!Pictured with Detective McDonald are (l-r) Sr.Judith Suprys, principal; seventh graders DianaGomez, Leslie Contreras, Kyra Ames, Joey Diaz,Tahji Devore-Young, Radhika Kapadia, AilonaParker; and Sr. Isabel Garza, vice-principal.

ST. THERESA SCHOOL, KENILWORTH, NJ –Under the wonderful direction of youth ministryleader Rich Donovon, students performed themusical Aladdin, filled with song, dance, andcomedy, including a Magic Carpet! Aladdin wasperformed by the talented Andrew Felicio (below,joined by his beautiful Jasmine, Malina Welman).

St. Theresa’s entire cast and crew was made up of4th through 8th graders. The children performedthree shows to a sold-out crowd, and they did awonderful job. Look out, Broadway!



SACRED HEART SCHOOL, DOVER, NJ – On a sunny day in May, students were surprised by a visit from MotherGoose! Sr. Arlene Rubino was decked out in all sorts of finery for the visit, and the little stuffed goose she used with amoving head had not only the kids wondering, and even a few of the teachers! Mother Goose treated the little ones tochocolate chip cookies, a favorite for all ages. What amazement as the little ones (and even some of the older kids) wereable to see such an historic literary figure!

VILLA MADONNA SCHOOL,TAMPA, FL – “Beauty” (7th graderRachel Romo) meets the “Beast”(8th grader Steven Morejon) during theelaborate musical performed by studentsthis spring, which included a festive“Mrs. Potts” (6th grader IsabellaGuisasola-Harst).



ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL, TAMPA, FL – St. Joseph’sheld its annual sports banquet, and more than 60 childrenreceived trophies for participation in three different sportsand eight divisions. The cafeteria was beautifullydecorated by parents, and the main speaker was formerTampa Bay Buccaneer and local restaurant owner,Adrian Wright. Mr. Wright’s son, Braxton, is in the 7thgrade at St. Joseph’s. Three students were given specialrecognition: Jacob Habeke, boys BB, TK; Natalie Nunez,girls VB, BB, TK; and Leah Chisolm, girls JV Track,800M school record setter. Congratulations all!

MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANSACADEMY, NORTH HALEDON,NJ – Michelle Rosolie, a sophomore atMary Help from Wyckoff, NJ, tookhome the First Place Trophy in theDiocese of Paterson’s Forensics GrandTournament.

She placed first in OratoricalDeclamation with a delivery of PatrickHenry’s famous “Give Me Liberty,Give Me Death” speech, and traveledto Houston, TX, for the Nationals.

Well done – and spoken – Michelle!

POPE JOHN PAULII SCHOOL,CLIFTON, NJ –Catherine Fergesenfrom Mrs. WinifredReynolds’ kinder-garten class wonFirst Place in HolyCross FamilyMinistries’ contest on “Try Prayer! ItWorks!” Catherine’swinning entry(above) is trulyinspiring! Great job!



What a great day it was for students atCorpus Christi School in Port Chester,NY, when Ray Negron came for the

school’s “Yankee Day Celebration”! Students,teachers, and parents were dressed in their Yankeebest to welcome Ray, who spoke from his heart tochildren about making right choices in their lives.

Ray’s own life was turned around by George Stein-brenner when Ray was caught marking up thewalls of Yankee Stadium with graffiti. Steinbrennermade him a bat boy and that changed everything.He talked about staying away from gangs anddrugs, the value of true friendships, how importantit is for kids is to get a good education like that atCorpus ChristiSchool, and stay-ing close to God.

Ray cameprepared withsigned baseballsand rings to use asprizes for the kidswho answeredquestions aboutthe Yankees. Heasked a girl and aboy to come upand sing apatriotic hymn.

Eddie Wilson, an8th grader, read him a few words related to Ray’s book,The Boy of Steel. This book is about Michael Steel whohas brain cancer and becomes a Yankee batboy for a day.Since he is weak, he gets help from some Yankee greats:Lou Gehrig, Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, Roger Maris, andMickey Mantle.

Having read The Boy of Steel, 7th and 8th graders sharedtheir sentiments about the book, and that’s how thefollowing words came about: “Your book, The Boy of Steel,touched our hearts. This story, full of hope and courage,has a message for all of us. It teaches us to strive in theface of difficulties. It inspires us to stick to our goals, liveour dreams, and never give up. It makes us appreciate life

and live each moment of it fully.It reminds us that everything inlife isn’t always fun and happy,that we have a responsibility tohelp others who really do suffer.We want to help. We are eager tobe involved. We thank you for thebeautiful reality of this story.”

Students and their families madedonations amounting to $800, which they presented toRay to send to agencies that use funds for juvenile cancerresearch, as well as to assist families of such children inneed of help. These funds are being sent locally toGiantsKids in New York State.

After about two hours, Ray sat down and autographedone book each per child and teachers, as a gift to them.We are grateful to the benefactor for donating the books,and to Sr. Margaret Rose Buonaiuto, our 4th grade teacher,who is a close friend of Ray’s from St. Joseph School inTampa, FL, for inviting Ray to visit. Go Yankees!

– Sr. Agatha Cosentino, FMA, Principal

N.Y. Yankee says, “Make the right choices!”

Students, teachers, and Salesian Sisters alike were ecstatic

over the visit of Ray Negron to Corpus Christi School for the

Yankee Day Celebration!


At Greater Community Bank, the employees,officers, and directors believe that there is nogreater gift than giving back to the people in

the communities in which they serve. That is why theorganization encourages participation in, and takesgreat pride in supporting, worthy and charitablecauses.

In 2006, the bank supported over 117 worthwhileinitiatives through their employees’ efforts andcontributions from the Greater Community BancorpCharitable Foundation. Some of their initiativesincluded sponsorship of the Salesian Sisters’ SpringParty to benefit Mary Help of Christians Academy.

While the organizations that they support range fromfamily services and education to cultural and medical,the company is also committed to providing innovativebanking products and services to enhance the fund-raising capabilities and business management of non-profit organizations. For example, the bank provides ahost of electronic payment processing solutions thatenable an organization to accept donations andpledges electronically.

In addition to providing support to the greater causesin our community, the bank also believes in rewardingexcellence through the John L. Soldoveri ScholarshipProgram. Two scholarships, named in honor of JohnL. Soldoveri, the founder of Greater CommunityBancorp, are awarded annually in the amount of$5,000 each to deserving local area students who arecontinuing their education in college. To date, thisprogram has awarded $80,000 in scholarships.

Greater Community Bancorp is a financial holdingcompany headquartered in Totowa, NJ. The companyoperates 15 full-service branches in Northern NewJersey through its state-chartered commercial banksubsidiary, Greater Community Bank. GreaterCommunity Bank provides traditional commercial andretail banking services to businesses and consumers.

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SALESIAN SISTERS BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Help Others, Help Yourself

If you are over the age of 70 1/2, you are eligiblefor a special IRA donation that can help you andthe Salesian Sisters. For this tax year and the next,

you can roll over up to $100,000 annually from yourIRA to charity. These gifts can be made tax-free andmay help you meet your required IRA distributionlevels. And as always, a gift to the Salesian Sisters willgo far in helping us continue to meet the needs of thechildren we serve in our ministries all over thecountry.

Simply direct your custodian to transfer a portion ofyour required minimum distribution on or beforeDecember 31, 2007, directly to the MissionarySociety of Salesian Sisters, Inc. Thank you!

Sr. Mary Rinaldi joins Spring Party door prize winners Emily and Bryan Hines, and Mr. Ward .

Richard F. Ward of Greater Community Bank visits with MaryHelp of Christians Academy students Loren Salas, Amirah Faradin,and Melissa Sloan, and Sr. Theresa Kelly, President of Mary Help.

September’s Coming. Please Help A Child!

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.

The CariniScholarship Fund, est.in honor of Inez &Louise, whose estatesprovide funding toassist needy students.

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

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