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"Lent is the time to say no to the asphyxia born of relationships that exclude, that try to find God while avoiding the wounds of Christ present in the wounds of his brothers and sisters: in a word, all those forms of spirituality that reduce the faith to a ghetto culture, a culture of exclusion.”
-Pope Francis
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SHARINGS FROM LEADERSHIP
A Column by the Leadership Team
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Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt February Chapter:
Our Blauvelt Sisters will be participating in their Chapter from February 23-26, 2023. Let us hold them in thought and prayer during this month.
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Cancelled: No Assembly Planning Committee Meeting
The Assembly Planning Committee has announced, "Since we did not receive any requests for presentations by any committee or sister for the scheduled March 11th Spring Assembly Meeting, that meeting has been cancelled."
The Fall Meeting will be scheduled for October, and we encourage you to consider presentations or agenda items to present at that time. Meanwhile, have a blessed Lent.
Sisters Peggy Warren, Pat Hanvey, Ann Horn, Carolyn Sullivan, and Diane Morgan, Council Liaison
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S. Mary Ferrer Remembered in Parish Magazine
In the Parish Neighbors of the South Shore magazine, a regional multi-parish publication in Florida, S. Mary Ferrer Mclean was memorialized in an article entitled, "Sr. Mary Ferrer McLean: Opening Doors." The article was written by Thomas Cummings of Florida, who had S. Ferrer as an eighth-grade teacher at Cure of Ars Parish School in Merrick. He shared a bit of her story while honoring her as an educator, a volunteer beautician, and a program director in Social/Support Services at the Amityville Motherhouse. He wrote, "Sister Ferrer lived up to her chosen motto: 'Be prepared at all times for the gifts of God, and be always ready for new ones.'" Click here for the article.
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Feb. 26th: S. Ave Interviewed on Catholic Channel
Sister Ave Clark was interviewed by Director of Communication for the Christophers Toni Rossi, on "The Catholic Channel" on Sirius-XM (Channel 129). She talked about her new book "A Light on an Angel Wing" and "Peace and Compassion." The mission of The Christophers is to empower people from all walks of life to realize they have a God-given purpose. The interview will be aired on February 26th at 7 AM as well as 11:30 AM on l PM.
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Special Request from the Gillcrist Family
“We, the Gillcrist Family, have just begun organizing a book on the life of Eve Gillcrist which will be sent around to family members to share stories and information. We want it to glow with her love for her Community. We hope that the sisters will have a story they would like to share. We will include all that we can get. Please email us at agunshenan@gmail.com. Thank you.
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We Move Forward Together Sponsors "Stations"
On Sunday, February 26th at 2 PM (and continuing March 5th and 12th): We Move Forward Together presents the centuries-old tradition of the Stations of the Cross, following Jesus on the pathway to his cross to the Resurrection. This experience will include five stations each week ending with a reflection on the empty tomb. These prayerful experiences are open to all and will be prepared by members of our Dominican family including:
Led by Dominican youth: Sunday, February 26th at 2pm in the DePorres Room
Led by the associates: Sunday, March 5th at 2pm in the DePorres Room
Led by the sisters: Sunday, March 12th at 2pm in the DePorres Room
Depending on the weather, some of the stations
may be outdoors so dress appropriately.
This experience will offer the opportunity to deepen a contemplative lifestyle in the 21st century. Attend one and all. We’ll gather for coffee afterward. To register, email WMFT.reservations@gmail.com.
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Ongoing throughout Lent:
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Sister Pat Duffy, OP offers Lenten reflections on her Facebook Page "Sister Pat Duffy" beginning on Ash Wednesday. Due to technical difficulties last evening, the first Wednesday Facebook Live will happen this evening, February 23 at 8 PM.
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Dan Schutte will offer a special retreat with videos and a workbook. The experience begins on Ash Wednesday and extends throughout the Lenten Season. Visit here for more information. The program is $100.
Thursday, February 23rd at 7 PM: During the Thursdays of Lent, the Midwest/Tacoma Dominican Associate Directors and Sisters will present Today's Stations of the Cross. During this six-week experience, participants will prayerfully ponder current world issues while recalling the Passion of Christ. Attached is the flyer. Click here for the Zoom link.
Sunday, February 26th at 2 PM : Stations of the Cross in the Martin De Porres Room, sponsored by We Move Forward Together and led by Dominican youth. To register, email WMFT.reservations@gmail.com.
Sunday, February 26th: During the Sundays of Lent, visit this website "Catholic Women Preach" to watch a video of a Catholic Woman reflecting on our Lenten Journey. Here is the site: https://www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching.
Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 2 PM: Stations of the Cross will be sponsored by the We Move Forward Together and led by associates in the Martin De Porres Room. Open to all. WMFT.reservations@gmail.com
Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 1:30 PM: Sister Pat Duffy will have a gathering at Mary Immaculate in Bellport, NY.
Monday, March 6, 2023 at 7 to 9 PM: There will be a Women's Lenten Evening of Reflection- A Women's Encounter with Jesus, Healing and Freedom with presenter S. Theresa Rickard, OP at Mount St. Mary's House of Prayer. This is a hybrid event. Click here to register.
Sunday, March 12, 2023: Stations of the Cross sponsored by We Move Forward Together and led by the sisters in the DePorres Room. Open to all. WMFT.reservations@gmail.com
Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 6:30 PM: Join "We Move Forward Together" for a virtual Lenten Soup Supper. With Holy Week fast approaching, and in the early days of Ramadan, we gather online, to pray, listen, reflect with one another, and give to those in need as we share a simple bread and soup meal (bring yours to the screen).
Register at: hnolty@amityvilleop.org.
Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 7 PM: The Way of the Cross, a Lenten Meditation, will be led by the Dominican Young Adult group from Caldwell, New Jersey. The group called Flames of Fire will lead the meditation of the Stations of the Cross with portrayals by affiliates of the Interfaith Assembly on Homelessness and Housing. Click here to register.
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Contact Margaret Russo About A Medicaid Card
Dear Sisters, If you have Medicaid, but do not have a Medicaid card, please contact Margaret Russo in the Finance Department at Ext. 284 or at mrusso@amityop.org. She will be happy to send the card to you.
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To All Soda Bread Makers
Soda breads for Irish Night can be dropped off at the Heritage Center in Amityville on Friday, March 3, 2023 between 9 AM and noon, or on Saturday at St. Brigid’s between 9:30 AM and 11 AM. Please be sure to mark the loaves of soda bread as either seed or seedless!
Thank you all for your generosity!
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Defensive Driving Class on Thursday, March 2
The Driving Policy for our Congregation states that “All Dominican Sisters of Amityville are required to take a Defensive Driving Course every three years to ensure their safety and the safety of others." Programs are available through AARP, AAA Club and many libraries. Please forward the completed certification to the Office of Financial Services to Eileen McCormick. The Driving Committee is sponsoring a four-hour class in Amityville sponsored by Fitzgerald Driving School for our sisters on Thursday, March 2, 2023 in Martin de Porres Room from 9AM to 1:30PM. The course will have an emphasis on driving skills for senior drivers. Please return the attached registration form in Word or pdf format to S. Eileen Mc Cormick along with a check for $37. We will be able to accommodate 20-25 sisters.
-The Driving Committee
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Ministry Support Fund & Application
The Ministry Support Fund is earmarked for the support of ministry (Policy Book p. 26), especially for those in direct service to the economically poor. Grant applications are asked to be submitted by Monday, March 6, 2023. Please submit all applications to Carolann Masone electronically at cmasoneop@amityop.org or
mail them to S. Carolann Masone at 555 Albany Avenue, Amityville, NY 11701. Attached is the application along with the policy and criteria. If you have any questions regarding the grant, please contact a member of the Ministry Support Fund Committee: Sisters Laura Arvin, Lucille De Rosa, Peggy Warren, Fran Gorman, Donna Murphy or Pat Koehler, Council Liaison.
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A Thank You
The Movie "TILL"
We thank those of you who were able to be with us last Saturday to view the movie, "TILL." It was a poignant and disturbing film but an extremely worthwhile experience. We encourage those of you who were not able to be with us to find the film on YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, or other media. It helped us to become more aware of our racist attitudes and actions. Hopefully, we can learn and are learning to become more aware of how we treat others. We thank Maureen Muir for her footwork in negotiating for the movie and Diane Morgan and Debbie DeRupo for their technical assistance in making sure it happened.
Prayer for Negotiations Regarding the War in Ukraine
We share with you the letter that came to us from Pax Christi. The statement was made to acknowledge the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine. The attachment is listed here. Let us pray that the war will end soon and that some negotiations between Russia and Ukraine can take place peacefully. Here is the Statement by Pax Christi.
Lenten Prayers
In your Lenten observance, please remember in your daily prayers the people of Ukraine, Turkey, and Syria.
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Prayer and Action For this Coming Lenten Season
The Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Committee is offering a weekly prayer and reflection opportunity this Lenten season rooted in environmental justice. This effort is based on Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si'. Each week will focus on one of the seven goals of Laudato Si'. We invite you to join us in the journey. As was mentioned last week, the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas have generously shared this Lenten Process with us. The seven attachments will be published in our TPC and a reminder for each week will also be given. Our Lenten time is only a week away. Please find attached reflection questions and possible actions for:
Laudato Si Week 1
Laudato Si Week 2.
Click here to find more information about Laudato Si on our webpage.
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S. Jeanne Clark to be Honored at This Year's Spring Awakening!
Homecoming Farm will be hosting a very special Spring Awaking celebrating our own S. Jeanne Clark-- and the publication of her book All the Way In: A Story of Activism, Incarceration and Organic Farming! The event will take place on Saturday, March 25th in Mother Josepha Hall, 555 Albany Avenue, Amityville. Join us at 9:30 AM for coffee and conversation. The program begins at 10 AM. Tickets are $40 and include lunch. The book will be available for purchase and signing. Click here to register. To pay by check: make check out to Homecoming Farm and mail to Homecoming Farm, 555 Albany Avenue, Amityville. For more information, reach out to sophiagardengrow@aol.com.
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S. John Lee Has Pronounced Final Vows
It is with great joy that Homecoming Farm announces that our dear friend S. John Lee pronounced her final vows in South Korea on February 18th with three other sisters of the Little Servants of the Holy Family.
Many of you remember S. John Lee, who came to us during the second year of her postulancy in 2016. At that time, she was looking for a four-month internship at an organic farm, centered on eco-spirituality. The sisters living in Rosary Hall welcomed her with great love, and she became a part of that community as well as the Homecoming Farm community. She enjoyed the company of all the sisters here in Amityville, attended many programs and enjoyed the company of friends she made while she was with us. S. Jeanne Clark said, "John’s joyful spirit was so appreciated by the sisters here at our Motherhouse with whom she shared community during her three-month stay. All of us were sad to see her leave, and many sisters to this day carry on correspondence with her. I assured Sister John that we would hold her in prayer as she continued her journey in religious life."
Homecoming Farm planted many seeds with John, and she went on to study with Dominican Sisters in Ireland, at the Schumacher College in England and worked in gardens promoted by her Congregation. She has become a voice for Earth in her ministries and HAS just completed the last six months at her Motherhouse in prayer and preparation for her final vows. We are honored to have been a part in her life and her beautiful future as she responds to the Cry of the Poor and the Cry of the Earth with deep commitment and love. Please remember her in your prayers and rejoice with her during this blessed time. -Homecoming Farm
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Dominican Village Resident in Newsday
In honor of Black History Month, Nancy Leftenant-Colon, 102, was featured in Newsday because she was the first Black woman to enter the army nurse corps. She is a resident at Dominican Village. There was a beautiful write-up celebrating her life in Newsday on February 6, 2023. Newsday subscribers can click here for the article.
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Dear Associates,
The We Move Forward Together will present a special Stations of the Cross on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 2 PM in the Martin De Porres Room. This event is open to anyone! It will be led by Associates Rob Cammarata, Suzanne Richard, Laurie Whitfield, and Vincent Whitfield. Please join us. They are asking for a choral volunteer group to sing the refrain of "Were You There?" If you would like to volunteer, email us at associates@amityop.org. Thank you!
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Long Island Intercongregational Associates Meeting
Laudato Si’ - Dare to Care
Date and Time: March 19, 2023, from 12:30 - 2:30 PM
Presenters: S. Helene Jakubowksi, RSM and Mercy Associate Kitchie Tonry,
This event will be presented via Zoom. To participate, please email us at associates@amityop.org by March 6th. See the attached flyer.
HOW TO REGISTER:
To participate, please email us at associates@amityop.org by March 6th.
- Please provide your name and email.
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Please indicate whether you will be viewing via Zoom or if you are coming to the Motherhouse to watch with a group in the Martin De Porres Room. See the attached updated flyer.
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Dominican Youth Movement USA
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Stay in a Lighthouse!
The Dominican Youth Movement, USA Gala is coming up on March 10, 2023. To help raise funds, please participate in the Silent Auction. Beginning at 7 AM EST on Friday, February 24th, those interested can go online to view our auction items and begin bidding! From a genealogy consultation package, a three-night retreat inside a Windmill, a farm-to-table artisanal grill package, and MUCH more. There’s truly something for everyone! Click here to bid.
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New Internship Program Available
Dominican Youth Movement, USA launches a new internship program! Learn about the Leadership Through Ministry pilot program by filling out the interest form here: https://forms.gle/FuCqed7r7HEnKo3d8. Internships are available in Homecoming Farm, Dominican Village, the Motherhouse and Catholic Charities. This is a meaningful way to spend the summer and get paid.
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Upcoming Retreats at Mt. St. Mary House of Prayer
There are many retreat opportunities at Mt. St. Mary House of Prayer. Click here for their upcoming events.
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Saturday, March 4, 2023: Irish Night 2023 at St. Brigid's School in Westbury
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March 10, 2023: Dominican Youth Gala from 7:30 to 9 PM. For more, click here.
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Native American Healing Project
Attached is a flyer for two upcoming free webinars on March 6th and 20th about the ongoing USCCB Native American Healing Project, sponsored by Native Boarding School Accountability and Healing Project.
Saturday, March 25, 2023: Homecoming Farm’s Spring Awakening featuring S. Jeanne Clark and her book: "All The Way In: A Story of Activism, Incarceration and Organic Farming"
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The OPening Word Program Seeks a Part-Time Assistant
The OPening Word program seeks a part-time assistant to provide operational support to staff and students, and work directly with the Executive Director and Finance Manager. Click here for more: gillian@openingword.org.
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RVC Diocese Seeks Principal
The Diocese of Rockville Centre is Seeking a Principal for one of their schools. Interested candidates can send resume to: jobs@drvcschools.org.
For more information, click here.
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Housing Available at St. Ignatius Convent, Long Beach
Housing is available for one or two sisters to share in community with sisters in St. Ignatius convent, Long Beach. The house has a ramp and chair lift. The church is across the street. The welcome mat is down and awaiting your call.
Please contact S. Mary Claire Rhatigan at 516 431-2101.
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Long Beach Condo Rental Information
The months of February, March and April are available for one or more Sisters for either a full week or for a weekend or two days during the week. Please contact S. Judy Olsen at lbcondo@amityvilleop.org to reserve your time. You will receive an email confirming your reservation. All sisters using the condo during this time period will be responsible for cleaning the apartment.
Please call S. Judy Olsen at 917-991-2054 if you have any questions.
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The Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville
555 Albany Avenue, Amityville, NY 11701
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