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California Region
Mission Advancement Egram
October 29, 2021
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One Heart. One Hope. One Mission. |
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CONGRATULATIONS, JUBILARIANS!
...rejoicing with grateful hearts
The Sisters of Notre Dame offer heartfelt congratulations to our 2020 and 2021 Jubilarians who celebrated on Oct. 16. Shown here (from left to right) are Sr. Deborah Giles (40 years), Sr. Antonine Manning (70 years), Sr. Joan Schlotfeldt (50 years in 2020), Sr. Mary Amy Hauck (50 years), Sr. Margaret Mary Gorman, SND USA Provincial, Sr. Rebekah Kennedy (50 years), Sr. Joanne Wittenburg (60 years), Sr. Domnic Jones (50 years) and Sr. Frances Wahl (40 years). Follow this link to view the Mass held at St. Julie Billiart Church in Newbury Park. Special thanks to everyone who contributed to the day's festivities!
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MESSAGE FROM MISSION ADVANCEMENT
..."Of course I know the Sisters of Notre Dame!"
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Dear Friends,
On October 24, we happened to be visiting the small Portuguese parish in San Diego where my husband grew up. It was World Mission Sunday and the presider was a Navy chaplain originally from Uganda. He shared enthusiastically about his experience of the Church in East Africa, while also encouraging the local congregation. He acknowledged the struggles of the Church in Europe, where many of the parishioners still have family. At my husband’s encouragement (because I can feel incredibly awkward in these situations), we lingered to talk to the presider. When we discovered that not only was he from Uganda, but from the Hoima Diocese, the very same diocese where St. Julie Mission is located, I asked, “do you know the Sisters of Notre Dame?”
“Of course, I know the Sisters of Notre Dame!” After explaining that I worked for the SNDs in California, he immediately pulled me in for a hug. We compared notes of people we knew in common… and he shared about his experience visiting the school and staying at the local parish. He shared his amazement at what the Sisters had built at St. Julie Mission. “It’s like California came to Uganda” he joked. The schools, the farm, the recent miracle of running water and a well system. We celebrated our mutual friends, the incredible gift that the Sisters of Notre Dame have been in his home country, and made a promise to stay in touch now that he is a missionary to California. On this World Mission Sunday, I experienced myself as one small piece of carrying out the mission of Jesus, and the vision of St. Julie Billiart and our foundresses, in the world.
With gratitude for your encouragement and support for our SND mission,
Associate Director of Mission Advancement
PS--To learn more about our Global Missions, just follow this link.
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ST. JULIE'S STUDENTS REPORT CARD
...acing the Ugandan national exams!
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Special congratulations to our students from St. Julie's Mission for the outstanding results on their recent national exams.
This accomplishment was amazing, since the students were away from school for months due to COVID, and did not have digital learning opportunities.
A few highlights:
- Primary students all earned Division 1 (the best score) for the first time in the school's history!
- The first A-level students had the highest student average score in the Kibaale District.
And special thanks to our many donors who are investing in the lives of these precious children of God!
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SAVE THE DATE AND GET IN SHAPE...
...kicking off the 2022 Nun Run!
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We are excited to announce that the 2022 Nun Run will be an in person event with the 5K and 1 Mile. We hope you join the Sisters of Notre Dame for another year of running/walking--TO HEAVEN ON FOOT. Mark your calendar for Saturday, February 5, 2022 and come to La Reina High School & Middle School. We have also added a MILEAGE CHALLENGE so you can join us virtually from anywhere in the world, and you can choose how many miles you wish to complete. Now is the time to set up a fundraising or running/walking team!
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CURRENT PRICING
5K - $30 | 1 MILE - $25 | MILEAGE CHALLENGE - $35
Make it a Family Event - special pricing for the little ones
Kids 5-18 yrs Pricing 5K - $20 | Kids 0-4 yrs Pricing 1 Mile - $10 |
Kids 5-18 yrs Pricing 1 Mile - $20
Proceeds will support the SND Life & Ministry Fund, providing spiritual, educational and social outreach, locally and around the world. Special thanks to our previous participants and sponsors AND our 2022 early-bird donors and sponsors!
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FROM THE CALIFORNIA GRAPEVINE |
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NOTRE DAME
ACADEMY
Discover Notre Dame Academy, a vibrant and diverse community of young women striving for excellence as they prepare for lives of meaning, purpose, and service.
Saturday, November 13,
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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NOTRE DAME ACADEMY ELEMENTARY
Learn about who we are and the unique programs we offer from our principal and TK-4 and middle school directors at this virtual event for parents.
Wednesday, November 17,
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
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LA REINA HIGH SCHOOL & MIDDLE SCHOOL
Future Regents and their families are invited to attend Open House on Sunday, November 7, tours begin at 11:00 a.m. Reserve your family’s tour today at
Sunday, November 7,
beginning at 11:00 a.m.
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The impact of influence... |
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Bridget Higgins is a math, science and engineering teacher, a mentor, and an LA Catholic. In this episode of #LACatholicStories, she shares how she makes an impact on her students at Notre Dame Academy in West Los Angeles.
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The Sisters of Notre Dame have an opening for an Accountant/HR Assistant. This position maintains the overall accounting system and procedures in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Further responsibilities include assistance with the daily human resources needs of the region. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in accounting or other related field and experience in accounting, business management and computerized financial systems. Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest and resume to Mary Jo Quevedo at mjoquevedo@sndusa.org.
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