Mission
Moments
October 2015
eFocusing Has A New Name!
eFocusing is now called "Mission Moments". This e-newsletter is a tool to capture the moments from the mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph Brentwood, therefore we welcome you to enjoy "Mission Moments", the monthly e-newsletter from the Sisters of St. Joseph Brentwood, f eaturing Sisters, sponsored ministries, and mission advancement activities.
Sisters of St. Joseph Rally, Pilgrimage and "Blessing of the Animals"

On Saturday, October 3, 2015, the eve of the Feast of St. Francis, the Sisters of St. Joseph joined with other community and religious organizations, and the public, to gather in solidarity with millions around the world in response to Pope Francis' urgent appeal to care for the environment and all creation. The rally began in Ross Park in Brentwood, followed by a one mile pilgrimage to the Sisters of St. Joseph Organic Garden, on their 211 acre complex in Brentwood, where a "Blessing of the Animals" took place.
 
 
Garden Ministry Events
 
The Sisters' Garden Ministry has had a busy few months. In addition to the "Blessing of the Animals" service held there on October 3rd, the Garden held an open house that included a "Thoughtful Threshing" of the wheat grown in the Garden, a picnic for the Garden's volunteers and community gardeners, and a tomato sandwich supper. Students from various schools and churches continuously visit the Garden. Click here to see photos from these events.
 
Stay informed about Garden events by liking the Garden's page on Facebook
President Sister Helen Kearney named one of Long Island's "Top 50 Women" by Long Island Business News
 
Launched in 2000, Long Island Business News' Top 50 Most Influential Women program has recognized the Island's top women professionals for business acumen, mentoring and community involvement. The program's honorees are selected by a judging committee and receive a unique crystal memento at the elegant dinner attended by more than 600 of the Island's top business leaders, and represent the most influential women in business, government, and the not-for-profit fields.
 
Sister Helen Kearney, CSJ, was one of the recipients of this award for her leadership as President of the Sisters of St. Joseph Brentwood. She received it at the award ceremony and dinner on October 22, 2015.
 
See the journal from the event honoring the "50 Most Influential Women of 2015" and read Sister Helen's bio
Sisters of St. Joseph Brentwood Vow Renewals


On October 15th Sister Heather Ganz and Sister Virginia Murtha renewed their vows in a service at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Brentwood. Sister Preenika Dabrera renewed her vows on October 17th at Sacred Heart Parish in Long Island City. Congratulations, Sisters! Pictured above at left are (left to right) Sister Mary Walsh, Sister Heather Ganz, Sister Virginia Murtha, and Sister Helen Kearney. Pictured above at right are (left to right) Sister Mary Walsh, Sister Preenika Dabrera, and Sister Helen Kearney. 

Click here for more photos of vow renewals in Sacred Heart Chapel and Sacred Heart Parish
Gearing Up For Giving Tuesday

Keep an eye out for #GivingTuesday e-mails from the Sisters of St. Joseph Brentwood.

We have a day for giving thanks. We have two for getting deals. Now, we have #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back. On Tuesday, December 1, 2015, please consider being a part of a global celebration of a new tradition of generosity by giving to the Sisters of St. Joseph Brentwood to help the Sisters' continue their mission for years to come.

Spreading the Mission
 
This October, students from the Sisters' New York all girls high schools visited the Brentwood campus and Motherhouse to learn more about the charism and mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph Brentwood.
 
See photos from the students' October visits here
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Tara Rogers
Director of Communications,
Events & Corporate Funding
Sisters of St. Joseph
1725 Brentwood Rd.
Brentwood, NY 11717
631-273-1187 x 126

 

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