(Left) At our Juneteenth and World Refugee Event, we welcomed many speakers including Pedro Chavez. (Right) Walking the Footsteps of Dominic, many are learning about the early history of our Congregation in the hills of France. | |
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WORDS of WISDOM
"Seeking asylum is a human right."
-Amnesty International
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SHARINGS from LEADERSHIP
A Column by the Leadership Team
As described on the Leviticus webpage -- In December 1981, a group of religious leaders from the Tri-State Coalition for Responsible Investment met to discuss a new model for addressing the needs of the disadvantaged. They saw that, if they pooled and invested their resources together, they could do more to reflect and advance the faith-driven values they shared: ensuring that the economically poor could live with dignity and self-determination; using their shared resources for the benefit of those with less; and protecting and sharing the earth’s resources. In May 1983, 27 of the religious congregations pooled $360,000 in capital to form the Leviticus 25:23 Alternative Fund. We have invested in the Leviticus Fund from the very beginning. This October will mark the 40th Anniversary of this fund.
Recently, we received a copy of the Leviticus Fund’s Annual Report which shares exciting news of how our investment along with other Religious Congregations and individuals is making a difference in people’s lives. We hope that you will take the time to read the Annual Report and discover how the Preaching Continues…
Peggy, Pat, Diane, Peggy, Diane, and Judy
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Juneteenth/World Refugee Day
Celebrated This Weekend
Thanks to all who were able to join us on Saturday, June 17th for our Congregation's commemoration of Juneteenth and World Refugee Day. The weather did not cooperate but we had a contingency plan! We gathered in our Motherhouse Chapel for our prayer, reflection and words shared with us from Suffolk County Legislator Jason Richberg, Yanira Chacon from St. Brigid's Church, Parish Social Ministry Office and Pedro Chevez Barrera, a cousin of Gillian Kessinger of the Opening Word from Nicaragua. We also received musical, spiritual help from George Williams, the uncle of Administrative Assistant Candace Campbell - a deacon of Ephesus Church of God in Christ and Carlos Lazarous and Amy, his wife. Our time together graced us with new insights.
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Pictured above: From left to right is Suffolk County Legislator Jason Richberg, S. Diane Morgan, Executive DIrector of OPening Word Gillian Kessinger, Felipe, Pedro Chevez, S. Flor Buruca, George Williams, Yanira Chacon, Carlos Lazarous and S. Emily Masse. | |
From left to right: Yanira Chacon from St Brigid, Westbury, George Williams from Ephesus Church of God in Christ & Carlos Lazarous as well as our own Sister Flor Buruca. | |
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Walking in the Footsteps of Dominic
Please keep farmer Don Cimato, Associate Elizabeth Keihm as well as Sisters Eileen Connor and Christine Sammons in your prayer as they walk in the footsteps of Dominic in Fanjeaux and other towns in France. May the Preaching Continue...
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Tuition Assistance for the School Year: 2023-24
Many years ago a Congregational Scholarship Fund was established for those students attending a Catholic School. Any member of the Congregation is welcome to submit the name of a student needing tuition assistance. These names, then, become part of a "lottery". Ten names are randomly selected for a tuition assistance grant of $1,000. So, please consider anyone who might benefit from this opportunity. On the front of a 3 X 5 index card please write the name of the student, the school's name, and your name and phone number. On the back of the card, please indicate in two or three sentences your association with the student and how you came to know of the need. Please send these cards to Candace Campbell at the Motherhouse. Cards are due by July 13th. You will be notified by July 20th if your submitted name is selected. What another wonderful way our generous benefactors help the preaching to continue! Let us pray for them and for all those who need this generosity. Pictured above are students from Trinity Regional School in East Northport.
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"The Letter" will be Shown on Saturday, August 19th
Save the Date! We are planning to share Pope Francis' video The Letter on Saturday, August 19th. We will watch the video in the De Porres Room at 2 PM - followed by discussion. Weather permitting, we then can wander over to the pool for some fun.
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Response to the Immigration Letter
Thank you for your response to the Faith Leaders' letter supporting asylum seekers on Long Island. The Long Island Jobs with Justice AMOS Committee asked for more signatures condemning attempts by LI government officials to illegally block asylum seekers from entering our counties and towns. The photo shows that many people of faith including a few of our sisters showed up at the Suffolk County Legislature offices in Riverhead to show support and present the letter.
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Important Reminder about Profiles
Dear Sisters, If you haven’t returned your profile please do so as soon as possible.
Here is a letter from Sister Peggy McVetty. Attached is the response form in pdf format for any changes you need to make. Thank you.
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TPC Summer Schedule
In July and August, these are the dates that The Preaching Continues will be published: July 13th and 27th and August 10th and 24th. As always, we will continue to send out any important notifications. Please send correspondence to the communications email at sistersop@amityop.org. Thank you.
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Basket Items Still Needed for Beauty of the Spirit
We still need your assistance in acquiring basket items and bottles of rosé wine for this year’s Beauty of the Spirit Event. The Basket Committee is accepting monetary donations as well to purchase additional filler. We also have sponsored tickets available. For more information, please contact the Advancement Office. Thank you in advance for your help!
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Certified Lifeguard Needed for Dominican Village
HELP! Dominican Village is looking for a certified lifeguard for when residents use our pool in the summer on Wednesdays in the early afternoon. Contact S. Peggy Warren at pwarren@dominicanvillage.org.
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Save these Dates for Associate Events
- There will be a Pool Party on Sunday, July 9th.
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- There will be an Associate Retreat entitled "Encountering Jesus - Transformed by Jesus" on August 25-27th. This weekend will provide the opportunity to reflect on our own encounters with Jesus and to meet some others who have encountered and been transformed by him. We’ll journey with Catherine of Siena, the woman with the hemorrhage, and Mary Magdalene and see what we share in common with them, and how we proclaim our Truth.
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Suzanne Richards Leads "Praying with Dominic" on August 1, 2023
Join us on ZOOM as we prepare to celebrate the feast of Dominic. Associate Suzanne Richards will lead "Praying with Dominic" on August 1 and 8 at 7 pm. Materials/reflection questions will be provided. Click here to register. View our web posting.
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Tie-Dyeing and the Holy Spirit
Thursday evening, July 6th, 5-8 PM: Tie-dyeing and the Holy Spirit . . . This program will be led by Jean Donnelly, an artist and Associate member of the Sisters of St. Dominic. All materials provided, and you will be going home with your own small banner to help you hold in your heart what you discover! Light snacks will be provided. Registration: WMFT.reservations@gmail.com
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Book Reading & Signing of "All the Way In" - June 27th
There will be a reading, discussion and book signing of S. Jeanne Clark's new book "All the Way In" on Tuesday, June 27th at 5:30 to 7:30 PM at The Mercer School of Theology in Garden City sponsored by Bishop Lawrence Provenzano of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. Afterward, there will be light refreshments. A $20 donation includes a signed copy of the book. Click here to sign up for the event.
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Thought You'd Like to Know | |
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OPening Word is hiring for two part-time positions:
1. A teacher for our Wyandanch site, Mondays and Tuesdays from 9 AM-2 pm. This teacher will support the development of English language skills of students at the intermediate and advanced level. A NYS teaching certificate in an area K-12 or an Adult Ed. teaching credential is required. OPening Word can support candidates in applying for this credential.
2. A visiting ministry coordinator and mentor teacher(s). The second part-time position is for an experienced teacher(s) who understands the ministry of the Opening Word and can help to acclimate new teachers both to the instructional program and to the ministry goals of our program. This "master teacher and ministry guide" would spend 8-10 hours monthly in developing relationships with the teachers in Wyandanch and/or Huntington. Ideally, we would love to see a sister or associate take up this ministry. This position could be for one or two individuals.
This school year, Opening Word welcomed hundreds of women including from: Afghanistan, the Caribbean, Central and South America, China, Turkey, Ukraine. We are already preparing to welcome students next school year. In addition to rigorous English literacy preparation, our students receive mental health education and therapy through our collaboration with Molloy University, deliveries of food and essential supplies, organic produce thanks to our collaboration with Homecoming Farm; medical screenings, financial literacy classes, and more.
Please contact me at gillian@openingword.org to discuss these opportunities to teach and learn from and with our wonderful students from around the world.
- Gillian Kessinger
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Seeking a Director of Mission Advancement
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston are beginning the search process for a Director of Mission Advancement. A description of the position is attached. All inquiries can be directed to Marian Batho, CSJ at marian.batho@csjboston.org. Click here for more information.
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Prayer Requests and Gratitude | |
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Dear Sisters, Associates, Young Adults and Friends,
Thanks be to God, Boston Firefighter, Danny Donahoe, was released from the hospital today after receiving a heart transplant on June 6th. The power of prayer is incredible!
Please continue praying for him and his family throughout the coming year!
Chrissy McHale
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Dear Sisters and Associates,
After listening to Father Ron’s homily on the Feast of Corpus Christi, I wish to express my gratitude to all of you who were Christ-like to me as I mourn the loss of my beloved daughter, Barbara. Your prayers and love carried me through a most heartbreaking time. You have been my source of strength and grace. I am blessed to be in communion with you.
Sincerely, Patricia Reid-Marcotte, Associate
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Dear Sisters, Associates, Young Adults, and Friends,
Thank you for all the prayers and cards for my niece and family on the death of her husband, David. I know this concern and support will be most helpful to them.
May God bless you all, Jane Creighton, OP
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Dear Sisters, Associates, Young Adults & Friends,
Thank you so much for your cards, prayer enrollments, e-mails & personal words of sympathy at the recent death of my nephew Eric. My family & I are most grateful for all your support & prayers at this difficult time.
Love & gratitude, Lorraine Leibold
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