Mission Advancement Egram

California Region

May 28, 2021

One Heart. One Hope. One Mission.

MESSAGE FROM MISSION ADVANCEMENT

...thank you for being our partner in mission!

Dear Friends,

With graduation season upon us, we find ourselves reflecting on those who have been entrusted to our care over the years, as well as their families. The Sisters of Notre Dame marvel at the many ways that you live the values that we have shared with you in our common journey. Your faith, integrity, and compassion are an instruction in virtue as you influence many lives every day.

Thank you for being our partner in mission--through your example and your financial support. We invite you to continue to endorse the SND mission by a donation in honor of someone who has touched your life, someone who has been a bright star for you. Follow this link to make a donation. If you wish, we will notify your honoree of your appreciation--kindly indicate this request in the "leave a comment field."

Please know that we carry you all in our daily prayers. And may God send you the graces of joy and wisdom, bright stars for all the world to see.

Gratefully,

Sr. Lisa Megaffin, S.N.D.

Director of Mission Advancement Services

UGANDA UPDATE,

...first S-6 students make their way!

With profound gratitude to God, we are pleased t o share this video of the "sending Mass" for the first S-6 students at Notre Dame Academy Secondary in Buseesa. They are the first to complete the A-level program, 2 years beyond secondary school--similar to a community college here in the United States. Please keep these young women in prayer as they share the gifts of their SND education in many different areas. This photo shows "senioritis," Uganda-style!

And special thanks to our donors who provided the construction, furniture, and equipment for the A-level in 2017-18. Please know that we are deeply grateful for this awesome investment in the future of the young women of Buseesa, Uganda.

FROM THE CALIFORNIA GRAPEVINE

Jen Dransfeldt Magee, La Reina Alumnae Board President, presents Dr. Emily Blodget '91 with her award.

La Reina Honors

Infectious Disease Doc

La Reina's Alumnae Board honored Dr. Emily Blodget as the Distinguished Alumna for 2020-2021. This award recognizes a graduate who uses her “God-given talents to better her community.” Dr. Blodget is currently the Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine and the Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program Director at the USC Keck School of Medicine. In her acceptance speech, Dr. Blodget shared how La Reina helped her to find and develop her voice as a woman and shaped her into the physician that she is today. She told the students “Don’t be afraid to take chances, have the confidence to move forward and find your passion."

NDAE Honors Mary

During the May 14 Mass at Notre Dame Academy Elementary, the school community recognized the First Communicants, receiving communion for the first time with their school community, and the 8th graders who celebrated for the last time. The 8th grade girl who crowned Mary was chosen by her classmates as the girl who most exhibits Mary-like qualities. The May Crowning ceremony is a time-honored tradition in the SND-sponsored schools.

Participating in the May Crowning are Devin K.,

Lucy L. and Jacob A.

Save the Date!

June 11-14 will be the Person of the Year Award, recognizing LAMP board member Butch Schuman, with an online auction to benefit South Central LAMP. Follow this link to get involved and to donate/preview the auction items--including peanut butter fudge!

NEW SNDUSA WEBSITE!

2020 Impact Report

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Thank you!