Safely in Kenya: Jackulin Jesu, SCN, has arrived safely in Marereni, Kenya. We wish her a meaningful and fruitful visit with the Sisters and the communities they serve.
Giving Tuesday – Dec. 1: This Giving Tuesday, Dec. 1, the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth invite you to help neighbors in need through our Hygiene Product Drive. Donations will support immigrants and refugees, homeless shelters, day shelters, and food banks serving individuals and families in Nelson and Jefferson counties. We are collecting new, unopened hygiene and cleaning products, including soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, diapers, feminine hygiene products, and laundry detergent. Monetary donations are also welcome. Together, we can help ensure that our neighbors have access to basic necessities that support health and dignity. More details about how and where to donate will be shared soon.
Fall Camp Maria Newsletter: Catch up on the latest news and activities at Camp Maria! The fall newsletter is now available, featuring updates from the camp community. Read the Fall Camp Maria Newsletter here.
Corporate Voice: The Conference of Parties, or COP 31, is being hosted by Turkey and runs from November 9 – 20. Many side events can be found here. The official website of COP 31 is located at https://cop31.tr. As we consider the World Day of the Poor on the 15th, let us consider how what is happening at this meeting impacts our sisters and brothers who live in poverty.
Christmas Open House – Dec. 17: Join us for our Christmas Open House on Thursday, Dec. 17, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy Nativity sets and Christmas decorations displayed from the O’Connell Hall entrance through the Motherhouse front parlors, along the ground floor corridor from the Motherhouse Dining Room to the Church, and in the Courtyard. Volunteers are needed to greet guests, provide directions, and assist with refreshments. We are also seeking Nativity sets to borrow for the exhibit. To volunteer or loan a set, contact Stephaine Lamar at slamar@nazareth.org or (502) 348-1551. Thank you for helping make this a welcoming celebration of Christmas and community.
Lenten Fish Fry at Nazareth: The Office of Mission Advancement is excited to announce a new community gathering at Nazareth! During Lent, we will host a Friday Fish Fry on Feb. 12, Feb. 19, and Feb. 26 in the Banner Room at Crimmins Hall. The fish fries will begin at 4 p.m. and continue until 7 p.m. or until the food sells out. We hope this new tradition will bring Sisters, Associates, employees, families, friends, and neighbors together for good food and fellowship during the Lenten season. Bringing this event to life will take many helping hands. We welcome volunteers to help prepare food, cook, serve meals, greet guests, and assist in other ways. One of those ways is baking and donating desserts. Most of all, we hope everyone will come enjoy a delicious meal and time together as a community. More details will be shared in the coming months. For now, mark your calendars, spread the word, and plan to arrive early! We look forward to making this a wonderful new tradition at Nazareth.
Prayer Requests:
- Diane Hawkins, SCNA
- Sharon Binder, cousin of Carolyn Smeltzer, SCNA
- Samantha Stengel, friend of many SCNs
- Dee Sadler, friend of Martha Borders, SCNA
Prayers for the Deceased:
- Sherry Copeland, mother of Kecia Copeland
Notes of Gratitude:
- Patsy Cain, SCNA, is recovering well at Nazareth Home from her knee replacement surgery. She said healing is going better than expected and sent thanks to everyone for their prayers and support.
If you have any items you would like to include in the next issue of Newsline, please email them to newsline@nazareth.org by 10 a.m. Thursday. Please include first and last names for prayer requests and their relationship to the person requesting.