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Edition No. 219—November 14, 2022 

All Saints Day

Saint Joseph Villa

November 1, 2022

Celeste Robinson has been working at Saint Joseph Villa for the past 24 years, and it is clear to everyone that Celeste loves what she is doing. That was evident on November 1 when Celeste organized an All Saints Celebration for the sisters and residents.


Dressed in white, the sisters, residents and staff entered the beautifully decorated dining room to the sounds of When the Saints Come Marching In. Balloons and streamers hung from the ceiling, and an elaborate photo booth was ready in the back of the room, complete with props.


Everyone had a wonderful time, and we are so grateful to Celeste and her team for such a fun and memorable evening! 

Pictured from left: Shakira Wes, Household Coordinator on the 5th floor,

and Celeste Robinson

Artist Tee Taylor painted a portrait of Father Jean-Pierre Medaille SJ during the celebration.

The finished work of art on display outside the Villa Chapel

Bethlehem Village

Thanking Our Veterans

November 11, 2022

Sister Sharon McCarthy SSJ, Social Concerns Director, shares the annual Veterans’ day Project at Bethlehem Village. “On this Veterans Day our residents share their cheerful spirits and good will by writing Christmas cards for our veterans near and far. We played instrumental Christmas music as we wrote the cards and shared each other's company.


A special thank you to Lois McCormick, who worked with me to gather the cards, set up the Social Room and arrange for the cards to be picked up and delivered to the VA Hospital in time for Christmas.


God Bless our Veterans and keep them safe!”

A special thank you to Lois McCormick, who worked to gather the cards, set up the Social Room and arrange for the cards to be picked up and delivered to the VA Hospital in time for Christmas.

SSJ Welcome Center

Stand With Immigrants' Day

November 2, 2022

November 2, 2022, was a nationwide "I Stand With Immigrants" Day of Action. The SSJ Welcome Center stands with immigrants today and every day because they are our neighbors, our friends, our family. We are inspired by the strength immigrants bring to building community and helping others. We stand with immigrants to hope and work for a better future. 

Saint Joseph Villa

Associates in Mission

Christian Growth Group Meeting

On November 9, 2022 the Villa Christian Growth Group gathered for their monthly meeting. Margo Zuccarello and Sister Roberta Archibald SSJ gave a presentation on the history of the Philadelphia SSJ Associates in Mission.

Saint Joseph Villa

Faithful Phillies Fans

The ever faithful Phillies fans at Saint Joseph Villa pose with the banner that says it all!

Pictured from left: Former super Phillies pitcher Pedro Martinez, and super fan Sister Terry Rodgers SSJ

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