Last chance to enter? Tickets for the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Super Raffle are selling fast, and there are fewer than 500 tickets left. The grand prize is $20,000! Only 3,000 tickets will be sold in total. The drawing will be held on July 10, 2026, at 1 p.m., live from Nazareth, Kentucky. Please share with friends and family and support the mission of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth at nazareth.org/raffle.
Pray-er Cards for 2026-2027: The Pray-er Cards for 2026-2027 for all SCNs and SCNAs have been sent to the Communicators in each Province and will be distributed in the coming days. If you do not receive your Pray-er Card, please reach out to the communications person in your Province. Thank you.
Corporate Voice: June 12 is World Day Against Child Labor. Too many young children in our global community often work in hazardous conditions. Some forcefully through labor trafficking. We pray for them and advocate for a different childhood for them. More information about this day is available here.
Juneteenth Songfest: St. Monica Catholic Church in Bardstown invites the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth and the public to the Juneteenth Songfest, Freedom’s Resurgence, at 6 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2026, at St. Monica Catholic Church, 407 S. Third St., Bardstown. The celebration will feature music from local churches and artists as the community gathers to honor Juneteenth through song, reflection and fellowship. Refreshments will be served following the event. All are welcome.
Sandesh Newsletter: The June 2026 issue of Sandesh, a newsletter out of Patna Province, is available here.
Mission Appeal: Please pray for Susan Gatz, SCN, who will be making a mission appeal at Holy Family Parish in Oldenburg, Ind., on the weekend of June 20-21.
Fan Giveaway – June 18: The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth will host a free summer box fan giveaway for the general public at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 18, at the Nazareth Motherhouse Campus. Fans will be distributed along Cemetery Drive while supplies last. This giveaway is made possible through the generosity of donors to the Kentucky Gives Day campaign and is intended to help local families stay safe during the summer heat.
SCN/A Vacation at Camp Maria: Aug. 12-20, 2026, you are invited to join the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth and Associates for a time of prayer, rest, and renewal at Camp Maria Retreat Center in Leonardtown, Maryland. The SCNs and Associates vacation runs Aug. 12-20, 2026. The cost is $300 per person and includes meals. Register online at campmaria.org or mail this flyer with payment.
Celebrate the Journey: Join the Office of Mission Advancement on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, for Celebrate the Journey. Celebrate the Journey will bring together donors, friends, Associates, Volunteers, and community members to celebrate the wonderful work of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. It will begin at 10:50 a.m. with Mass in St. Vincent de Paul Church, followed by a luncheon at noon and a short presentation. Immediately following the lunch, guests are invited to join Nazareth experiences. More details will be shared closer to the event date.
Prayer Requests:
- Joady Klems, sister of Tonya Severin, SCN
- Sam Birkenball, friend of Valerie Miller, SCN
- Greta Samuels, Nazareth employee
- Judy McMillen, friend of Annette Skees, SCNA
- Jim Field, husband of Liz Field, SCNA
- Jaxon, grandson of Patty Wheatley, former Nazareth employee
Prayers for the Deceased:
- Jim Hewitt, grandfather of Sidney Young, wife of Chandler Young, Nazareth employee
- Theresa Fulkerson, sister-in-law of Ann Fulkerson, Nazareth employee
Gratitude:
- In early May, the infant grandson of Patty Wheatley, a former Nazareth employee, had to have open heart surgery. After a few bumps in the road and several weeks later baby Jaxon is finally home. He will continue to have a feeding tube for 4 to 8 weeks. His family lets everyone know they are grateful for all the love, support and powerful prayers. ALL THE GLORY TO GOD
If you have any items you would like to include in the next issue of the Newsline, please email them to newsline@nazareth.org by 10 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday. Please include first and last names for prayer requests and the relation to the person requesting.