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EMBRACING OUR SHARED FUTURE,
gathering in Columbus, Ohio!
As we have shared in previous egrams, the Sisters of Notre Dame in the United States are preparing for a significant moment in congregational history in July, 2020 when the four provinces will be united into one province.
From July 9 through July 12 this year, approximately 350 SNDs will meet in Columbus, Ohio in preparation for this unification. This gathering will:
- Review SND*USA in relationship to religious life in the United States, in the universal Church and in society
- Explore the needed leadership and corresponding membership traits and responsibilities needed for the new province
- Continue the ongoing discernment for the inaugural Provincial Superior.
On July 4, we remember the 145th anniversary of the arrival of the first SNDs from Germany. Since those first pioneers came, we have been graced by the prayers, encouragement and support of hundreds of thousands of individuals. Please join in our prayer for wisdom and fortitude as we respond to this ever-new call of God--a call to incarnate and radiate God's love to all people.
Director of Mission Advancement Services
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GEORGE AND TRICIA MORA,
entering a new vocation
Saturday, June 8 marked the ordination of George Mora to the permanent diaconate for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. George and his wife, Tricia, are SND Associates and members of St. Cornelius Parish in Long Beach. Their various ministries include facilitating RCIA, working with families of the incarcerated, and serving as community advocates for the homeless. George works in finance at Home Depot and Tricia is on the parish staff at St. Joseph in Long Beach. In the photo above, Sr. Paulynne Tubick offers her congratulations to George after the ceremony. For information about becoming an Associate of the Sisters of Notre Dame, please contact
info@sndca.org.
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DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE AWARDS,
honoring the next generation of SND witnesses
Special congratulations to the young men and women who recently received the Notre Dame Distinguished Graduate Award. This award, sponsored by the
Sisters of Notre Dame National Education Office, recognizes students from SND sponsored or affiliated schools who:
- Value their relationship with God and strive to live the Gospel
- Have worked to their ability and challenged themselves academically
- Express God's goodness and provident care for all through service and outreach
| Alyssa Hurd |
La Reina High School |
Thousand Oaks |
| Isis Doss-Wassily |
Notre Dame Academy |
Los Angeles |
| Derek Harrison |
Notre Dame Academy Elementary |
Los Angeles |
| Hanna Kurgan |
Our Lady of the Assumption |
Ventura |
| Antonio Batres |
St. Helen |
South Gate |
| Samantha Soto |
St. Helen |
South Gate |
| Cole Abbott |
St. Jude the Apostle |
Westlake Village |
| Mia Gabbey |
St. Jude the Apostle |
Westlake Village |
| Kalia Narcisco |
St. Mary Magdalen |
Camarillo |
| Laneya Guzman |
St. Pius - St. Matthias Academy |
Downey |
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MELODIE CAMP SANTANA,
inspired by the true grit of the Sisters of Notre Dame
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Melodie Camp Santana (on the left) is shown with
St. Matthias classmates Kathy Hamrock and Sr. Rebekah Kennedy.
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"The Sisters of Notre Dame gave me a foundation for prayer, spirituality and perseverance that has carried over into my adult life. They were the epitome of 'true grit.' They would face each day with a positive attitude and with the hope that things would work out for the best."
The "Where are they now" feature of the SND Mission Advancement Egram will give updates on our colleagues and former students--anyone entrusted to our care. We want to share how they live the SND mission by serving, leading, and giving hope within our diverse society. To submit information for this column, please email Sarah Marcuse at smarcuse@sndca.org.
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PUMP WATER SYSTEM FUNDING,
thanks to our donors!
The SNDs in Uganda, California and Kentucky wish to thank the donors who have already responded to the appeal in the April egram for funding for a PUMP WATER SYSTEM. To date, more than $ 25,000 has been donated and/or pledged, including
$ 3,300 from Holy Trinity School in San Pedro. We have also applied to several foundations for grants.
To donate online, please select Uganda and indicate PUMP WATER SYSTEM in the notes.
For further information, contact
Sr. Lisa Megaffin
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And thank you for your personal sacrifices which will transform lives!
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Events and Quick Links
WOMEN'S CONTEMPLATIVE RETREAT
July 13, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Notre Dame Center | Thousand Oaks, California
For more information and to register, email Sr. Valerie Marie Roxburgh
THEOLOGY ON TAP - "Vocation: What is it? Do I have one? Now what?"
July 23, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
St. Monica Catholic Church | Santa Monica, California
Sr. Jenny Zimmerman
EAST AFRICA/UGANDA MISSION UPDATES
July 27-28
St. Ann Parish | San Antonio, Texas
Sr. M. Paulynne Tubick
July 28
St. Rita of Cascia Parish | Chicago, Illinois
Sr. Cristina Marie Buczkowski
July 27-28
Queen of Apostles Parish | San Jose, California
Sr. M. Lisa Megaffin
For information about other coming events, follow this link to the calendar of events.
Special thanks to our contributors to this egram: Jen Coito, Audrey Hamamoto, Sarah Marcuse, Sr. Valerie Marie Roxburgh and Lisa Stupar
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