Holiday 2006 Partners in Giving

Partners in Giving • Holiday 2006

PARTNERS IN GIVINGDevelopment Office of the Salesian Sisters

Daughters of Mary Help of Christianswww.salesiansisters.org

Stars Shine at Meet-n-Greet!

On October 4, Irena Medavoy (fourth from left), a dear friend to the Salesian Sisters and a member of theSalesian Sisters’ Adopt a Sister Program since 2000, hosted her very own “Meet-n-Greet” for Sr. MaryRinaldi at her beautiful home in Beverly Hills, CA. A long-time believer in the power of prayer, Irena

introduced 25 of her friends to the beauty of Adopt a Sister, a program that transcends religious boundaries andunites us all in prayer.

Gathered for a photo op at the Meet-n-Greet are (l-r) Kymberly Douglas, Gina Bails, Hillary Mendelsohn, Irena,Edie Bronson, Sr. Mary, Cheryl Tiegs , and Jennifer Stallone. See story and more photos on page 13.

We extend our thanksto Cat Greenleaf, areporter for WNBC’s

Newschannel 4 in New YorkCity, who traveled to NorthHaledon, NJ, to prepare atelevision profile on the Adopta Sister Program. You may alsorecognize Cat from her workon the DiY Network and theTravel Channel. She is nowWNBC’s Lifestyle Contributor. Her husband, MichaelRey, is a producer of the CBS Evening News.

Thank you, Cat, for your interest! We look forward toseeing your story!

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Sr. MaryRinaldi’s

LetterDear Friends,

I greet you with an inspiring quote from VenerableJohn Henry Newman: “God has created me to doHim some definite service; He has committed somework to me which He has not committed toanother.” In this light, we Salesian Sisters serve theyoung, faithful to the legacy of St. John Bosco. Weare so proud to have you as a “Partner In Giving.”Our Thanksgiving wish for you is one of profoundgratitude and fervent prayer.

Some news to report:

• The Partners Circle Ball was a resounding successfor Mary Help of Christians Academy. For allyour participation and generosity, a big THANKYOU. See pages 4-7.

• Memorial gifts for the late Sr. Josephine Cariniprovided a little chapel in the house of studies forour aspiring Salesian Sisters. In honor of dear Sr. Josephine, it is named St. Joseph’s Chapel.

• Thanks to a new law, from now until Dec. 31,2007, donors will be able to make tax-freewithdrawals from their IRAs for certaincharitable gifts. A provision in the law allowstaxpayers age 70.5 years and older to donate up to$100,000 from their IRA tax-free each year topublic charities. For more information, contactyour attorney, tax, or estate planning professional.

• Breaking News! Pope Benedict XVI, on November25, will declare Margaret Occienia, the Mother ofSt. John Bosco, “Venerable,” an important step onthe way to sainthood. Incredible! More on thisjoyous news in our next edition.

The joyous holiday season is imminent. Togetherwe have accomplished much good, and we SalesianSisters are ever grateful for your support. God blessyou and your families!

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Mass at Noon; Party at 1:00 p.m.Mary Help of Christians Academy

North Haledon, NJ

The Sisters need help crocheting items for sale at Santa’s Workshop at the

Christmas Party. Please call Sr. Rosalie for more information: (973) 904-0102.

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AAnnnnoouunncceemmeenntt !!Camp Auxilium’s 50th AnniversaryCelebration is coming up in 2010

and we need help compiling the history of Camp Auxilium – memorabilia, photos,interviews, and anecdotes! Please contactthe Development Office: (973) 904-0102

or toll free: (877) 687-6867

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Congratulations to our veryown Sr. Ramona Beltré,Pre-K-3 teacher at Pope

John Paul II School in Clifton, NJ,who was honored with the“Hispanic Teacher of the YearAward” presented by Su Guia, theSpanish-language weekly newspaperpublished by North Jersey MediaGroup. She was nominated by oneof the parents from the school. Thepresentation was made onSeptember 2 at Fairleigh DickinsonUniversity in Hackensack, NJ.

Hail Sr. Ramona, “Teacher of the Year!”

MAKING HEADLINES AROUND THE PROVINCE

“I am thrilled, honored, and blessedto have received this award,” saysSr. Ramona. “I recognize that thishonor also promotes the Latinopeople and their many importantcontributions to our communities.Thank you all so much!”

Pope John Paul II School students arequick to say, “We love Sr. Ramona!”

At left, Sr. Ramona receives the Hispanic Teacher of the Year Award

from Mr. Jorge Meneses, Deputy Mayor of Hackensack, NJ.


Partners Circle Ball Honors Five Stars!


The third annual PartnersCircle Ball, held on October27 at the Hilton Woodcliff

Lake Hotel in Woodcliff Lake, NJ,was an evening filled withfriendship, love, memories, andlaughter. At the end of the night,$245,000 was donated to supportthe financial needs of Mary Helpof Christians Academy in NorthHaledon, NJ.

The evening honored three veryspecial people and two dedicatedSalesian Sisters: Dr. EugeneTolomeo, Maryann and Robert

Harkins, Sr. Claire Perino, andSr. Susan Bagli. Their stories aretold on the following pages, whichalso feature scenes and storiesfrom the wonderful evening.

The star emcee was our very ownBill McLaughlin, formerchairman of the Partners Circle,and music was provided by thePeter Lawrence Orchestra. Therewas also a Silent Auction and aLive Auction with Auctioneer JillDoherty and her daughter, Erin.We are grateful to the manygenerous people who bid on or

donated some outstanding items!

The Salesian Sisters – and themany students who will benefitfrom such generosity – areindebted to the many sponsors ofthe Partners Circle Ball and,especially, to “The Dames ofMary Help,” the extraordinaryladies who assist in fundraising forour many deserving students.

Thank you, all, on behalf of ourstudents at Mary Help, whosefuture is even more bright now!God bless you!

Above, God bless Dr. Eugene Tolomeo, who entertained us all with his jokes.

Right, Maggie Waitts,the newly-electedPresident of the

Partners Circle NorthBoard and Chair of theDames of Mary Help,

with Sr. Rosalie DiPeri.

Above, Honorees Robertand Maryann Harkins

and Sr. Susan Bagliwith the Bishop of

Paterson, Most Rev.Arthur Serratelli.

Left, Phyllis Chernalisof Wyckoff, NJ, with

her sponsored Mary Help student,

Carolina Pilar, a senior.


Eugene Christopher Tolomeo was born in 1922 toAnna and Natale (Chris) Tolomeo in Paterson, NJ.He has been married for 54 years to Annette

Maiorino Tolomeo, and is the father of seven children aswell as the grandfather of 17. He has one sister,Annamae Tolomeo; a brother, Victor, died in childhood.

Dr. Tolomeo grew up in St. Michael’s Parish, and as ayoungster played in the yard of the Salesian Sisters’convent at Cianci and Ward Streets in Paterson. Heattended P.S. 2 and graduated from Central High School.During his teen years, he was a featured player on the St. Michael’s C.Y.O. football team. Following highschool, Dr. Tolomeo attended St. Peter’s College in Jersey

City, majoring in biology. Hegraduated in 1943 as part ofthe class called “The LostBattalion,” because so manyof its members went into thearmed services to serve inWorld War II.

Upon discharge from theArmy, Dr. Tolomeo attendedSt. Louis University DentalSchool in St. Louis, MO. Heopened his first dental officeon Broadway in Paterson in1950. For many years, Dr.Tolomeo also generously

provided dental care at no cost for countless priests,brothers, and Sisters of the Diocese of Paterson.

Throughout his life, Dr. Tolomeo has attended daily Massand been a daily communicant. As a member of MostBlessed Sacrament Church in Franklin Lakes, Dr.Tolomeo has served as both a lector and a Eucharisticminister. A Knight of Columbus, he is a foundingmember of the M.B.S. Breakfast Club, which for 35 yearshas served breakfast to parishioners and donated itsprofits to local charities.

Of course, to those who know Dr. Tolomeo best he is somuch more than the gentleman described above. He is aman of great humor, great heart, and great faith. He hasused his time and talents to steadfastly care for family,friends, and community, never expecting or seekingrecognition. He has lived a life infused with faith, faceddifficulties guided by hope, and given much out of love.We are grateful to him today and always!

My father, Robert, was born in New York Cityand grew up in The Bronx, just a few minutesfrom Yankee Stadium. He attended Sacred

Heart School under the careful eye of the Sisters ofCharity and Christian Brothers.

After graduation, he attended Manhattan Prep, thenjoined the family-owned electronics business in Newark,NJ. Today, “Computer Crafts” supplies computer cablesto IBM, Hewlett-Packard, and Wang. The companyemploys 350 people in Hawthorne, NJ, and Hong Kong.In 1992, Governor Florio came to my Dad’s company tosign into law “The Economic Recovery Fund” tostimulate private sector investments.

My Mom, Maryann,was born in Newark.She met my Dad in1968. They would seeeach other every dayat the mailboxoutside the buildingwhere they bothworked, andeventually struck up aconversation. Mygrandparents wouldbe exhausted afterworking all day, andwould be anxious toget home. For weeks, they couldn’t figure out why itwould take my Dad so long to put the mail in themailbox! After a short time they realized he must betalking to that cute little blonde who worked downstairs!

They married in 1970. Their first home was in Westwood,where we children were born: Kathaleen, Caroljeanne,Robert, and me. If that house could talk, you would hearour first words, first steps, and all the laughter of manybirthdays and holidays. It was a house we all loved.Today, my parents live in Franklin Lakes.

My sisters and brother are very fortunate to have thewonderful parents that we do. We all want to make ourMom and Dad proud – that is the only way we can repaythem for all they have done for us and taught us! We loveyou and are very proud that you are so caring and lovingto us and to so many other people. Thank you!

– As written by their eldest daughter, Elizabeth

Dr. Eugene C. Tolomeo“A man of great humor, great heart, great faith”

Maryann & Robert Harkins“So caring and loving, to us and so many people”


Sr. Margaret Wilhelm, Principal of Mary Help of Christians Academy, with

John and Pat Connors of Wyckoff, NJ.

Above, Bill, our emcee, and Pat McLaughlin of Franklin Lakes, NJ, and Sr. Claire Perino,

who is so thankful for her honor!(Photos by Lorraine Corsale)

Above, Rich and Aleta Taylor of Saddle River, NJ, accompanied by their children and their sponsored Mary Help students,

Liz Torres, a sophomore, and Delia Champa, a junior.

Left,Sr. Danielle Gonzalez with Deborah Rohde and Lorrie Longo of FranklinLakes, NJ. Debbie and Lorrie are members of the Dames of Mary Help.

Above, Rodger and Beverly Rohde with Sr. Susan Bagli.

Above, right: Michael and Norma Massood of Wayne, NJ.


In my life, I owe everything to the protection of OurLady. Before I was born, my mother consecrated meto the Blessed Mother. This was done because my

mother’s only sister died at childbirth.

I was born on the Feast of Our Lady of Pompeii inCaselle Torinese, Italy. My parents were wonderfulpersons and practicing Catholics. Their example inspiredme, and left an indelible mark on my life. My earliestmemories are those of frequenting the Oratory in Turin,

where my grandparents hadknown St. John Bosco.

The Salesian Sisters directedme from the earliest years.They knew of my specialresolve to follow our Lord as aSalesian and of my desire tobecome a missionary in St.John Bosco’s great tradition.

However, I was an only child,and there were adults in thefamily – grandparents, parents,

and relatives – who relied on me. How could I leave? Iprayed earnestly for a sister who could take my place sothat I could leave home without guilt. Eleven years aftermy birth, the gift of a sister was given me by Our Lady. Idecided I would leave home, but my father told me I hadto wait until when I turned 21.

When I turned 18, we had a family celebration. Myfather promised me that he would give me whatever Iwished. I asked for his blessing and his permission toleave home now and go to the Sisters. My Dad was notpleased, but he agreed. That very evening, I left homeand my mother, Adele, took me aside and said, “I knewthat our Blessed Mother would take you for Herself.”

In 1947, I made my first religious vows and left forMexico. There, I remained until I had the opportunity toenter the United States. One of my first assignments wasin Easton, PA, where my uncle and cousins resided. Itwas a happy reunion. This was followed by my service toyouth in New Jersey, California, and New York.

My mission at the present is with my dear retired Sisters.I try to ease some of their difficulties, and it is always ajoy to live with them.

– Sr. Claire Perino, FMA

Sr. Susan Bagli learned the art of nursing at an earlyage. Her father a doctor and her mother a nurse,she, the eldest girl of 12 children, found fulfillment

in helping her mother care for the rest of the children.Being part of a large family, she learned the lessons ofpitching in, seeing the needs of others, patience, sharing,and forgiveness. These qualities, and her strong yearningto love God deeply, brought her to Salesian life.

Sr. Susan has served the young, and the not-so-young, ina variety of ministries, fromteaching in elementary schoolsand high schools, to caring forthe Sisters at St. JosephProvincial House. Whateverher ministry, she cared for eachperson with delicacy andcompassion, much like JesusChrist, the Divine Physician.

Sr. Susan’s love for the healthsciences and for the young ledher to pilot the Health CareConnections Program at MaryHelp of Christians Academy. Special courses and exper-iences of a “close-up look” at the varied positions andpossibilities in a hospital setting support students andhelp them define, or redefine, their goals. Through Sr. Susan’s vision and determination, the ConnectionsProgram became affiliated with the University ofMedicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, and the youngwomen are mentored by health care professionals at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Wayne and Regional MedicalCenter in Paterson.

Sr. Susan’s dedication to the young women in theprogram, her love for nursing, and her drive to teach inthe Salesian style, enabled the Health Care ConnectionsProgram to excel to the point of being recognized as a“Best Practice” by the Paterson Diocesan Schools Office.The innovative strategies utilized in this program promotehigh student achievement and address students’educational needs. Well done, Sr. Susan!

Sr. Susan looks back over her life as a Salesian Sister withgratitude to God, her parents, family, her Salesian Sisters,collaborators and all the young people.

Yes, nursing is an art – and Sr. Susan has turned this artinto a gift for the Salesian community and for the young!

Sr. Claire Perino, FMA“I owe everything to Our Lady’s protection”

Sr. Susan Bagli, FMA“A dedication to teaching in the Salesian style”



Editor’s note: Mike Latona, a reporter for the Catholic Couriernewspaper in Rochester, NY, wrote the following article on ourvery own Sr. Mary Jackson, who professed her first vows as aSalesian Sister this summer. We share with readers hiswonderful account of Sr. Mary’s inspiring vocational journey.

In the summer of 1995, 16-year-old Mary Jacksondetailed in a Courier story the strong calling she hadexperienced on a teen retreat – one that led her to

begin attending daily Mass at the former St. PatrickChurch in Corning, NY.

“I know ministry’s in my future somehow. I’m willing todo whatever God wants me to do,” she said in the article.That openness to God’s plan resulted in a vocation as awoman religious. Today, Mary – now Sr. Jackson –remains as confident about putting her life in the Lord’shands as she was 11 years ago.

“My motto is verysimple, to let God beGod. He makes mewho I am – and if Ibecome who I am,then I’m living likehim,” Sr. Jacksonsaid in a recenttelephone interview.

Sr. Jackson professedher vows August 5 as a Sister in theDaughters of MaryHelp of Christians,also known as theSalesian Sisters ofSt. John Bosco. Theprofession took placein St. Joseph’sChapel at Mary Helpof ChristiansAcademy in NorthHaledon, NJ, just acouple of days aftershe returned from atwo-year novitiate in Italy.

“One little phrase kind of caps it off,” Sr. Jackson said,recalling the event. “I had made vows and received thecrucifix and constitutions, and my Mom leaned over andsaid, ‘Mary, your dream came true.’ I said, ‘You knowwhat, Mom? God’s dream came true, and so did mine.’”

Sr. Jackson’s parents, Andrew and Barbara, attended herprofession as did her siblings; she is one of five children.Also on hand was Sr. Jackson’s sixth-grade religionteacher, Olga Biasi, making good on her promise frommany years earlier to witness Sr. Jackson’s profession.Sr. Jackson said she also was thrilled to be in the presenceof Mother Antonia Columbo, superior general of theItaly-based Daughters of Mary Help of Christians order,who rarely ventures to the United States but received Sr. Jackson’s vows.

The day after her profession, Sr. Jackson moved to

Accompanied by her parents, Andrew and Barbara Jackson, Sr. Mary recites her first vows as a Salesian Sisterbefore Mother Antonia Colombo, Superior General (seated), Sr. Theresa Kelly, Animator of Mary Help of

Christians Convent (left), and Sr. Phyllis Neves, Provincial Superior.

God’s Dream – and Mary’s – Came True!


Time for ThanksSr. Phyllis Neves’ Letter

Ilove the feast of Thanks-giving. I love the beauty ofthis season with fields of

pumpkins and when trees aretransformed in rich tones ofred, orange, and gold thatbecome a kind of feast thatour eyes enjoy. I love the crispmornings, sunny afternoons,and all that becomes a part ofthe Autumn harvest.

Thanksgiving easily becomes anostalgic time when we lookforward to gathering with family and friends. It is atime to recall the abundance of God’s love, a time tothank Him and one another for so many blessings,even if embedded between memories of difficultiesand trials. Nothing is bigger than God’s love for us.

Are there other longings in our hearts thisThanksgiving? Do we yearn for world stability andglobal respect, for mutual understanding amongpeoples, and for the gift of peace for our families andfor all? Do we long for an end to the war so that nomore lives will be lost and so that families can be re-united again? Do we yearn for the healing of ourplanet for the sake of those who cling to it for life?

God knows the yearnings in our hearts and the rich-ness of His gifts poured out upon His people continue.The utter goodness of life and of every marvel ofcreation permeates our every waking hour. The beautythat surrounds, the bounty of the earth’s harvestsatiates us. The need to bend a knee remains. “Thankyou God for all you give to us . . . pour Your blessingsupon all, especially those who are most in need”

And so, this Thanksgiving Day, I invite you to join meand all the Salesian Sisters in giving thanks to God, inrecounting His blessings that we have received. I inviteyou, too, to speak and celebrate the ways that youhave known the mercy, goodness, and wonder of Godin your life. Let us name the simple ways God hasblessed us that we might give Him thanks and praise.

Be assured of my prayers and best wishes for you andall your loved ones during this very special time.

Tampa, FL, where she is now in residence at the VillaMadonna Convent and has begun teaching religion toCatholic school students in grades six and seven.

Although it will be at least five years until she professesperpetual vows, she stated, “In my heart I’ve taken myvows for life.” Yet the 27-year-old pointed out that herreligious vocation wasn’t always a given. A 1998 graduateof Corning East High School, she attended CorningCommunity College for two years and SUNY College atCortland another two, graduating in 2002 with degrees insecondary education and mathematics.

It was during her college years that she separated herselfsomewhat from her high-school calling, opting to pursueher future with open-mindedness. She dated and had aboyfriend.

But then one day, while surfing the Internet, the websiteof Daughters of Mary Help of Christians caught her eye(www.salesiansisters.org). She began to exchange e-mailswith one of the Sisters, and the connection deepenedfrom there. In January 2003 she entered the order.

Though joyous about her recent profession of vows,Sr. Jackson remains humble.

“Many people say to me, ‘Wow, Mary, you’re doingsomething so great, we really need people like you.’ Youknow what, though? My vocation and call – I’m notcalled to anything greater or better than you’re called to,”she said. “We’re both called to a greatness because we’reall made in the image of God.”

Newly professed Sr. Mary Jackson (center), with Mother Antonia Colombo, Superior General from Rome (left),

and Sr. Phyllis Neves, Provincial Superior of the Eastern U.S.


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GIVE US THIS

Day

Please reserve this day(s) in 2007 in 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 and mail this form to: Sr. Mary Rinaldi, FMA, 659 Belmont Avenue, North Haledon, NJ 07508

Please Help Our Retired Sisters In Need!

Won’t You Please Give Us This Day?

Do you have a happyoccasion you would liketo share? The Salesian

Sisters will celebrate with you foran entire month. Is it a time tocelebrate a less than happyoccasion? Our prayer for thirtydays will celebrate this event inyour life. Have you someone tothank? All of us will help multiplythis gratitude to that specialperson. Is there a special person orevent to bring to the attention ofyour friends?

Then, please “Give Us This Day”!Any and every event or person orsituation that merits specialattention will be publicized on abulletin board outside our chapel.All the Sisters will pray for thatperson, event, and/or situationand for the person who requests prayer for the day.

The Sisters enjoy taking part in your family’s joys and

What a treat! Daisy Schrock ofFishersville, VA, came to visit

Sr. Christine Hellen in North Haledon,NJ, whom she adopted in 1997.

She proudly displays the beautiful quilt she makes and delivers every year

for auction at the annual ChristmasParty. Thank you, Daisy!

sorrows. You have become part ofour family, and that is a wonderfulexchange of love and concern foreach event. The Lord has assuredus, “Where two or three aregathered in My Name, I amamong them.” What betterassurance can we have than theWord of God?

Let this exchange of time be anexample of our concern and lovefor one another. Enjoy

Thanksgiving and Christmas knowing that you arespecial to us and that our prayers rise daily for you andyour dear ones. Thank you!


Adopt a Sister NEWSDevelopment Office of the Salesian Sisters

Daughters of Mary Help of Christians

Alumnae Hosts Our First Greenwich Event!

On September 28,Linda Christiansen,alumnae of Corpus

Christi School in Port Chester,NY, and a member of theAdopt-a-Sister program,opened her home inGreenwich, CT, to introducethe Salesian Sisters to newand old friends in the FairfieldCounty, CT, area.

Since Greenwich is an affluentcommunity not familiar withthe Salesian Sisters’ mission toserve the poor, Linda wantedto share with others thebeauty they have brought toher life. She and her husband,Peter, hosted a wonderful“Meet-n-Greet.”

Back in 1999, Linda heardabout the Adopt a Sisterprogram, and knew she had tobe a part of it. She credits theSisters with who she is today.

“The Sisters did so much for me andfor countless other children and haveso very little of their own,” she said.Linda felt compelled to help theSisters who for so many years gaveher a terrific Salesian educationcombined with a stellar example ofbeing the best person one can be byusing reason, religion, and lovingkindness throughout one’s life.

Linda adopted her second gradeteacher from Corpus Christi, Sr.Frances Gumino, who unfortunately

Mr. Eugene Fox of Greenwich, CT, shown here with his wife, Mary (far right), Sr. Rosalie DiPeri,and our hostess, Linda Christensen, told us of his miracle. The doctors told him, “One month,” and

God has since said, “One year and counting!” More event photos on the next page.

could not attend due to a recent injury.

Other members of the Adopt a Sisterprogram on hand were: AngelaCarlucci, Michael Guarnieri(chairman of the Partners CircleNational Board of Trustees), Mr. andMrs. Eugene Fox, SuzanneKremheller, Valencia Lancaster, EdMahoney, Christina and DavidMcAleer, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Nadin,and Debbie Wygal.

Our sincere gratitude to Linda, Peter,and their daughter, Jennifer, for theirwarm welcome and for hosting a

most special night for the Sisters. Itwas wonderful being with you!

Thanks, too, to the media: HoaNguyen, reporter, and Keelin Dlay,photographer, of the Greenwich Time,and Sara Poirer, Assistant Editor ofthe Greenwich Post, for their wonderfulcoverage. Hoa’s story was picked upby the Associated Press and has sincebeen seen in newspapers as far northas Boston, MA. Thank you!

Won’t you, too, Adopt a Sister?Visit www.salesiansisters.org

or call, toll-free: (877) OUR-NUNS.


Above, at the Greenwich Meet-n-Greet, Sr. Suzanne Dauwalter met mother and daughter

Adopters, Suzanne Kremheller and Valencia Lancaster, both of Riverside, CT.

Left, Michael Guarnieri of Stamford, CT, who isalso chairman of the Partners Circle Board, and

Sr. Esther Cruz have kept in contact viacorrespondence, but met in person for the first time

at this wonderful Greenwich event.

Above, our gracious hosts for the Meet-n-Greet evening, Peter and Linda Christensen,

opened their home in Greenwich, CT, for

Adopt a Sister friends andnewcomers. How can we ever

thank you both?

SmallMiracles!

About a month ago, I wrote toyou and asked for prayers for

my sister, Rita, who was diagnosedwith cancer. I wanted to thank youand the Sisters for your prayers.The surgery was successful and thecancer did not spread. This wasreally a miracle because thepreliminary tests showed anadvanced stage. Rita was truly inGod’s hands. Please continue tokeep her in your prayers becauseshe still has to undergo radiationtherapy. Enclosed is an offering tohelp care for the Sisters.

Philadelphia, PA

Thank you so much for all yourprayers for my daughter,

Bernadette. The doctors can’tbelieve how well she’s doing. Herbrain tumor is stable, and it’s been

four years now. They had given herone year to live, but thanks to all thepeople that are praying for her, I feelJesus is hearing and hopefullyanswering our prayers. We havealways been praying to the SacredHeart of Jesus.

Boothwyn, PA

Ireceived your note of thanks for solittle. Sister, I’ve been through a lot!

You look into medical advice for onething and they find a hundred. It’samazing! Your notes are so inspiring.They are like prayers. You make onefeel they are so special to you. It’s a

great feeling! Always keep me inyour prayers. You are forever inmine. Nothing has changed sinceour very first correspondence.

Sisters, I’m old enough to be yourgrandma so I consider you mygrandchild. That makes “four,” allwith great careers. My son is in themedical field. His wife, whoconverted to our religion, has thebrains for all four of us. That’s myfamily.

My husband passed away 12 yearsago. I believe he is a Saint! It was so sad.

I so enjoy your magazine, “PartnersIn Giving.” I thank you for caring.The feelings are mutual.

Fair Lawn, NJ

Above, Ronnie Trugman andDr. Janis Frisch of Beverly Hills, both

members of Adopt a Sister!

Left, Sr. Mary Rinaldi with Julie Araskog of Beverly Hills.


On October 4, Irena Medavoy, a dear friend to theSalesian Sisters and a member of the Adopt a Sisterprogram since 2000, hosted her very own “Meet-n-

Greet” for Sr. Mary Rinaldi at her home in Beverly Hills, CA.

Irena, a long-time believer in the power of prayer, introduced 25of her closest friends to the beauty of the Adopt a Sisterprogram, a program that transcends religious boundaries andunites us all in prayer. She shared with friends the importance ofthe program and how all donations received support the elderlySisters’ care. Recently, a report revealed that only 4 percent ofreligious orders in the U.S. are endowed. The Salesian Sisters arenot one of them, and so this program is vital to sustaining theoperation of the retirement home and the elderly Sisters’ care.

Sr. Mary spoke to the women about the beauty of the programand how it has given a new missionto the elderly Sisters whopreviously were educators.Instead of worrying aboutaches and pains, the Sistersnow share the needs of theirAdopters with one another andask for additional prayers fortheir special intentions.

Sr. Mary closed the Meet-n-Greet with a beautiful storyabout St. John Bosco and a blind

girl. A mother, knowing of DonBosco’s ability to performmiracles, asked him to restorethe sight of her little girl, whowas blind. Don Bosco said hedid not have the power toperform miracles – only throughthe intercession of Mary,accompanied by prayer andfaith, were miracles possible.

With that, Don Bosco took from his pocket a medal of MaryHelp of Christians and threw it into the corner. He then told thelittle girl to go get it. Her mother screamed, “How mean you are toask my child that when you know she is blind!” The little girl walkedto the corner, picked up the medal, brought it back to Don Bosco,and said, “Is this what you were looking for?”

Our Meet-n-Greet guests were touched by this true story. In the spiritof Don Bosco, a Mary Help of Christians medal was given to each.

Heartfelt thanks to Irena Medavoy for opening her heart and hometo spread the word about the Adopt a Sister program. You are adear friend and we love you!

If you are interested in hosting Sr. Mary Rinaldi in your hometo tell new and old friends about the inspirational Adopt a

Sister Program, please call us, toll-free: (877) OUR-NUNS

Stars Powered Our Beverly Hills Event!

Below, Director of AdvancementChristina McAleer with

Linda Thompson of Beverly Hills.

GEORGIAMr. & Mrs. Charles Fantauzza

ILLINOISMr. & Mrs. Joseph Olivieri

INDIANAMr. Donald Schultheis

KENTUCKYMr. & Mrs. Jack Danehy

MARYLANDDr. & Mrs. Andrew Saladino

MASSACHUSETTSMs. Josephine Petrillo

Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Reading

NEVADAMr. & Mrs. Timothy Murray

NEW JERSEYMr. & Mrs. Gary Baccaro

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Badenhausen

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Boland Mr. & Mrs. Charles Bordonaro

Mrs. Kathi BruinoogeMs. Audrey Buckingham

A.J. Celiano, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Larry ConditMs. Elizabeth Crovella

Mr. & Mrs. Ray D’AlessandroMr. & Mrs. Frank Davies

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

Ms. Debi DebiakMr. & Mrs. Robert Fox

Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Giamonco Mrs. Theresa Gutto

Mr. & Mrs. William HammannMsgr. Carl HinrichsenHudson United BankMrs. Flora Iommetti

Mr. John P. IoziaMr. & Mrs. Charles Lechner

Mr. Joseph P. LoBuonoMr. & Mrs. Michael Losurdo

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include support for capital needs, scholarshipassistance, technology upgrades, and funds for thoseunforeseen situations that require immediateattention.

Your donation to this unrestricted fund empowers theSalesian Sisters to continue their mission – theeducation and evangelization of today’s children.

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MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANSACADEMY, NORTH HALEDON, NJ –The “Dames of Mary Help,” the women’sauxiliary fund-raising committee of MHCA,work hard every year to raise financial aid forstudents whose parents are in dire need ofassistance. Thank you, Dames, for all you do!Pictured above are (seated, l-r) MaryannHarkins, Barbara Swoboda, Maggie Waitts(chair), Pat McLaughlin; (standing, l-r)Christina McAleer, Tammie Gerum, MonicaCaldwell, Lorrie Longo, Debbie Rohde, PatRicci, Beverly Rohde, Ariane Ledrut, JanetArias, and Twinkie Polizzi. Not pictured:Victoria Velasco and Debi Debiak.

At right, on September 15, Mr. Larry Stupskicame all the way from San Francisco, CA,to visit with the five students whom he and his wife sponsor to attend Mary Help ofChristians Academy. Judging from the smilingfaces, the girls were very happy to meet Mr. Stupski, and he them! Joining him are (l-r) Dianna Lomargo, Erica Santana, LoretteDufrene, Farrah Quituaga, and Sharon Flores.


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Farewell, Ray Campo,Our Dear Friend

One of our dearest and most generous friends,Ramon “Ray” Campo, passed away on October 31in Tampa, FL. He was 80 years old.

Ray Campo was born and raised in Ybor City, the son ofSpanish immigrants from Asturias. As it was customary inthe Latin community of Tampa at that time, his social liferevolved around the social clubs of Ybor City. There weretea dances at the clubs, picnics, andmusical productions. At one ofthese functions he met his futurewife, Josie Ramil, the love of hislife. They had two children, Dannyand Diana, and four grandchildren.A beloved granddaughter,Christina, died at an early age.

Ray served in the U.S. Air Forcefollowing the end of World War II.He then took several business courses and, without anyformal education, embarked on a remarkable and highlysuccessful business career that lasted for the next 60 years.

Ray and Josie partnered in business as well as they did inmarriage during their long lives together. They wereinvolved in land development, owned and operated thewater and sewer systems in the booming Brandon area,and owned and managed various citrus groves and cattleranches. They helped to form a local bank, and for a whileRay was the president. In the early 1990’s, Ray wasappointed by then-Governor Lawton Chiles to theSouthwest Florida Water Management District.

Ray’s career has been a lifetime of public service andcommitment. He received the Salesian Sisters Partner’sCircle Award for extraordinary service to the Sisters andtheir ministry to the young people of our community. Heand Josie were early supporters of the Salesian YouthCenter/Boys & Girls Club and active in the rebuilding ofVilla Madonna School and Ana Maria Park.

Ray and Josie were excellent role models for all of us. Weare truly blessed to have known them.

The Salesian Sisters, students, generations of alumni, andall their friends extend sincerest condolences to the CampoFamily on the loss of a great man.

– by Joe Garcia, Past Partners Circle Board Chairman, who delivered the eulogy at Ray Campo’s funeral


MemorialsReceived between September 14 and November 1, 2006

Helen Corbett:80th birthday

Ms. Kathleen Corbett

Mr. & Mrs. R. Friedman’s50th Anniversary

Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Adone

Nancy Rinaldi RomineMs. Ilene B. Nelson

Special IntentionMr. Charles Saggese

Sr. Domenica Di Peri'sJubilee

Mr. & Mrs. Tony Alizio

Sr. Claire Perino, FMAMr. & Mrs. A. Hahner

Sr. Josephine Carini, FMAMrs. Mary Baccaro

Mrs. Marianne BennMr. & Mrs. Hugh Brown

& FamilyMrs. Catherine Burzynski

Mr. & Mrs. Charles CanusoMrs. Sandi Charlesworth

Miss Maria CorradoMs. Maryanne E. Coulson

Mrs. Frances FerraroMrs. Susan FiorillaMrs. Jaye Hedrick

Mrs. Adrianna LodesertoMr. & Mrs. George Lowerts

Mrs. Lucille MauroMs. Mary Naccarato

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Editor’s note: We share this letter as a witness of the power-ful effects of our Adopt a Sister Program, and the legacy ofour dear Sr. Irene Zaccagnino, who died on August 1.

Iadopted Sr. Irene in 1997, when I was goingthrough a difficult time. When I got married atage 34, I couldn’t wait to have a family. I became

pregnant after our first wedding anniversary, but thenthe troubles began. I had a miscarriage, and then wasdiagnosed with breast cancer. To preventthe cancer from returning, I made thepainful decision not to have birthchildren, and my husband and Ijoyfully decided to adopt children.

In 1996, we traveled to Brazil toadopt a boy and a girl, who werestep siblings. We could not adopt thelittle girl, who had severe behavioralproblems, and the courts would not let us adopt onlythe boy. So we went home without our children.

A few weeks later, I read about Adopt a Sister. Iasked Sr. Irene to pray for our Brazilian children andfor the millions of other abandoned children there.Sister wrote to me faithfully, and I looked forward toher inspiring letters as I dealt with my guilt and grief.

There was more heartache. In 1999, we were ready totravel to China to adopt a baby girl when I wasdiagnosed with colon cancer. After I recovered, wewere accepted for a Chinese adoption, but I wasdiagnosed with ovarian cancer. It’s a miracle tosurvive three cancers! I was happy to be alive but stillso sad about my lost children.

After the third cancer, no adoption agency wouldaccept me. When I told Sr. Irene about my sadness,she told me that there were so many children in theworld who need love, and suggested I think aboutconnecting with children in another way. One day, atmy cancer support group, a woman told me the GirlScouts were looking for a leader for a special groupof girls who lived in a public housing project. It isnow three years since I became a Girl Scout leader!

Sr. Irene’s letters gave me comfort and encourage-ment in my darkest hours. Although I never met her,she will always hold a special place in my heart.

– by Karen Desjardins, Greenfield Center, NY

Thank You, Sr. Irene

Ms. Deena M. PersMrs. Mary PierangeliMrs. Barbara Ralph

Mr. & Mrs. Donald RizzoMrs. Helen Kennedy Savas

Mrs. Giovanna VollaroMrs. Maggie Waitts

Mr. & Mrs. Glennon WeissDr. & Mrs. Dan Wilson

Sr. Irene Zaccagnino, FMAMs. Fran Brochstein

Ms. Catherine E. CottlesMs. Maryanne E. Coulson

Mrs. Betty Ann FazioMs. Marie Marino

Ms. Josephine Tanzella

Rafaele BarcaMr. & Mrs. Richard J. Serra

Pura Perdido CaroMrs. Beatrice Cataldo

Dennis M. DavisMrs. Helen K. Davis

John HallMr. & Mrs. Frank Davies

Ralph KaeserMr. Rick Voorhees

James MarcheseMr. & Mrs. Roger Marchese

Ovidio Mendez, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Beraldo Cruz

Tony MosellieMrs. Weda Mosellie

John Paul RagusaMiss Carmela Oliva

Rita & Luisa SaggeseMr. Charles Saggese

You may now adopt a Sisterto pray for your deceasedfriend and family member

for one year. The certificate (likethe one shown here) will be sentout immediately. It is a one-time giftwith a suggested donation of $160.Adoption forms are available atwww.salesiansisters.org, or by callingtoll-free, (877) OUR-NUNS.


Salesian Youth Report

SALESIAN YOUTH RALLY, TAMPA, FL – The SalesianYouth Rally was held on September 29. There were 1,000children in attendance, from Christ the King, St. JosephSchool, and Villa Madonna School.

A special Mass was celebrated by Fr. Len Plazewski (right).He and Sr. Phyllis Neves visited and spoke to the children.The kids were able to see what they already know: They trulyare the heart of the Salesian Family!

CORPUS CHRISTI SCHOOL, PORT CHESTER, NY –Eighth-graders Lukasz Jakimiec and Jasmine Diaz (below)proudly carry the school banner as they lead their classmatesdown Westchester Avenue in the Columbus Day Parade.

These happy students from grades Kindergartenthrough 8 earned “Student of the Month”certificates for being “Welcoming Persons” andliving out our school’s Pastoral Theme,“Family: Where We Welcome One Another.”



LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL,MIAMI, FL – A year ago, students and teachers at La Salle High wereeating lunch under a tent, as theirschool buildings suffered massivehurricane damage. What a difference ayear makes!

Students and alumni came together tobless renovations and dedicate a newscience building. The event, called“Remember, Rebuild, Renew,” kickedoff two years of celebrations until theschool’s 50th anniversary in 2008.Joining La Salle Principal Sr. PatriciaRoche and Archbishop John Favalorawere two of the school’s more famousalumni: TV news personality IleanaBravo, class of ’74, and Miami-DadeCounty Mayor Carlos Alvarez, ’70.

IMMACULATA HIGH SCHOOL, MARRERO, LA – On September 9, 1956, Immaculata opened its doors to23 boys and 45 girls. Immaculata has the distinction of being the oldest Catholic high school in all of JeffersonParish. Fifty years later, alumni, family, friends, and past principals gathered for the 50th Anniversary kick-offcelebration. Many graduates commented on how far the school has progressed from the single story building theyremembered. “I had no idea how much the school has grown,” said one alumnus. Congratulations!



The Salesian Sisters aregrateful to Fee & Jeffries,

P.A., Attorneys andCounselors at Law, and theirlong-time support of theSalesian Sisters and their worksin Tampa, FL.

Partner Rick Fee is theChairman of the Salesian YouthCenter/ Boys & Girls ClubBoard of Directors. Rick and hisbusiness partner, Dave Jeffries,started the Corporate GivingProgram, which givescompanies and organizationsthe opportunity to donate amonthly gift to SYC. This istruly a benefit to SYC becausethere’s a check each month to help run the dailyprograms for the children. It is a benefit to theparticipating corporation because it allows them togive their gift in smaller increments.

For more information on the Corporate GivingProgram, call Theresa Anderson: (813) 226-0836.

Rick Fee (above)and Dave Jeffries

VILLA MADONNA SCHOOL, TAMPA, FL – With China’s emergence as an economic power, Villa Madonnais exposing students to the world’s most widely-spoken language. Thirty students are enrolled in Dr. GuangyeHu’s class. China is becoming the world’s largest economy, and with one-quarter of the world’s population, wewant to prepare our students to be conversant with this culture, preparing them for the international market!

ST. THERESA SCHOOL, KENILWORTH, NJ –Students started their school year off on the right foot withthe help of a very big red dog – Clifford! The library held aScholastic Book Fair the week of September 26. The Pre-Kclasses and their teachers greeted the truck when thedelivery was made. The kids were so excited you couldhear it in their screams as the truck pulled up to theschool! Sr. Domenica Di Peri, teachers, and parentvolunteers teamed up to make the day extra-special.

Please Make a Child’s Dream Come True

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.

Can there be a better Christmas gift than a quality, faith-filled, Salesian School education for a child? You can makeit happen this fall by supporting one of our Endowed Scholarship Funds! Please check one (or more), fill in the

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Editorial AssistantsJanet Arias • Ariane Ledrut

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“So nice to meet you, Mrs. Mayor!” Pam Iorio, theMayor of Tampa, FL, visited with students at St. Joseph School on September 8. School officials

said Mayor Iorio was so impressed during her visit there lastyear that she asked to come again this year. Mrs. Mayor,you’re welcome to come and see us, anytime!

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