In this Issue:

Welcome Sister Death

A Trip to Mozambique Presentation

Book Review

Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man

St. Paul School, St. Petersburg, FL

Holy Cross Parish 100th Anniversary

Inauguration of New SBU President

Welcome Sister Death

Sr. Edward Catherine Barrett, OSF

Born: Theresa Elizabeth Barrett, January 6, 1930, Buffalo, NY

Died: September 7, 2022, St. Elizabeth Motherhouse, Allegany, NY

Daughter of: Edward and Catherine Howard Barrett, Buffalo, NY

Obituary:

Theresa entered the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany on September 1, 1949; was received into the Congregation on August 15, 1950; and professed her final vows on August 16, 1957. As an Allegany Franciscan Sister for 73 years, she lived joyfully her call to reflect God’s love and mercy to all with whom she came in contact.

Sister attended Holy Family Elementary School and Mercy Academy both in Buffalo, NY graduating in 1949. She attended St. Elizabeth Teachers College, Allegany, NY, graduating from St. Bonaventure University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education.

Sr. Edward Catherine taught in Congregational Schools in New Jersey, New York, Florida and Texas. In 1966, she volunteered for missionary work in Bolivia. Upon returning to the United States, she attended Tomlinson Vocational School in St. Petersburg, FL, earning her certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Her first ministry as an LPN was at St. Francis Hospital in Miami FL followed by St. Francis Hospital in Olean, NY. Following several years working in healthcare, Sister was transferred to St. Elizabeth Motherhouse where she was the Director of Housekeeping for the next 7 years. Always being available, she accepted the responsibility to be the interim manager of Sr. Pat’s Home in Olean for a year. Upon return to the Motherhouse, she assumed part-time ministry as Switchboard operator and assistant in the infirmary. Though officially retired in 2006, Sister Edward Catherine was always known for helping others and this continued for the remainder of her life.   

She is predeceased by her parents, Edward and Catherine Howard Barrett, brothers: Edward (Genevieve), John and Michael (Helen) Barrett; sisters, Mary (Harry) Guyette and Elizabeth (James) O’Connor.  She is survived by a sister: Catherine (late Joseph) Kenefick, as well as a loving Aunt to 20 nieces and nephews and over 40 grandnieces and grandnephews.

A Wake Service will be held at 4:00PM, Friday, September 16, 2022 in the Chapel of St. Elizabeth Motherhouse, Allegany, New York. The Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00AM, Saturday, September 17, 2022 in the Motherhouse Chapel, followed by burial in St. Bonaventure Cemetery Allegany, New York.

The funeral arrangements are under the direction of Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc. 646 East State Street, Olean, NY. For condolences and comments, please visit www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com 

On September 12th, Sr. Margaret Magee gave a wonderful presentation on her trip to Mozambique to the sisters at the St. Elizabeth Motherhouse.

During her visit, Margaret visited with Sisters Abadia, Liliane, and Eurípedes, as well as members of Nova Aliança. In her presentation, Margaret describes her experiences with the sisters, the culture of Mozambique, and her visit with Bishop Hilário da Cruz Massinga, OFM. Her presentation includes beautiful pictures and videos of the sisters and the community of Maganja da Costa.

Thank you to Sr. Chris Tenn for modeling a "capulana," which is worn by the women of Mozambique.

To view the presentation video, please visit: https://youtu.be/bWtCcWqVyNs

Emmanuel invites us to pull up a chair to the table which sits in a safe place, "a space to learn things you've always wondered about, a place where questions you may have been afraid to ask get answered." This book is an eye opening wealth of knowledge written in a very readable form.

Each chapter begins with a question followed by some history on the topic which he refers to as "Let's Rewind". This is followed by "Let's Get Uncomfortable" where he speaks current hard truths and each chapter ends with action known as, "Talk it, Walk it," which includes suggestions on how to get involved. It too includes more references to explore.

I highly recommend this book as a way to broaden one's core value of Reverence that we proclaim and highly value as Franciscan Sisters and Associates. 

August 8, 2022 is the first day of the new school year at St Paul Catholic School in St Petersburg, Florida. On September 15, 1930, five (5) Five Franciscan Sisters of Allegany coming down from New York opened St Paul Catholic School grades 1 through 9, with 136 students.

In 1934 the first 12th grade graduation was held. Three (3) young women from that class became Franciscan Sisters of Allegany.

Pictured below – August 8, 2022, the first day of the new school year. (left to right)

Sister Kathleen Stagnaro, OSF; Father Josh Hare; Sister Joan Carberry, OSF, Assistant Principal; Brendan Butcher, principal and Msgr. Robert Gibbons, Pastor.

Today the school goes from EC 3 to 8th grade with a faculty and staff of well over 50.

Check out St. Paul School's Facebook page: www.facebook.com/stpaulschoolstpete

Holy Cross Parish is celebrated its 100th Anniversary of providing services to the Community of Soundview on September 9, 2022 with an Anniversary Gala Dinner Dance.

The Franciscan Sisters of Allegany opened Holy Cross School in  September 1923. Since then, more than 150 sisters have served in Holy Cross Parish as teachers, nurses, administrators, and parish volunteers.

To learn more about Holy Cross, please visit: www.holycrossbronx.com

SAVE THE DATE

Saturday, October 1, 2022

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Reilly Center Arena | St. Bonaventure University

Formal installation of

Jeff Gingerich, Ph.D.,

as the 22nd President of

St. Bonaventure University

For more information, please visit:

www.sbu.edu Inauguration of President Jeff Gingerich