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California Region
Mission Advancement Egram
December 30, 2023
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One Heart. One Hope. One Mission. | |
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MESSAGE FROM MISSION ADVANCEMENT
...California wasn't really too far away...
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Dear Friends,
As we usher in 2024, the excitement is mounting for us in the SND world, since this will be the centennial year of our presence and ministry in California. Most certainly, the 11 Sisters of Notre Dame who were our pioneers from Cleveland, Ohio had no idea what God had in store for them when they celebrated New Year's Day in 1924. These sisters were women of deep faith, committed to living their consecration to God, in service to the Church, trusting in God's goodness and provident care.
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We can certainly find inspiration in their faith as 1924 dawned. I like to think about my third and fourth grade teacher, Sr. Mary Walburge Schmitt. Our history books share her missionary spirit, "Sr. Walburge wasn’t worried about the journey, 'I’d previously volunteered for China and India, so I didn’t think California was really too far away.'" As we look over the thousands of individuals who have journeyed with us in these 99+ years, we rejoice in God's goodness and provident care. We are humbled by your loyalty, friendship, encouragement and spiritual and financial support. These are powerful gifts that enable us to fulfill our mission--thank you!
Be assured of our good wishes this New Year's Day...we will be carrying you, our treasured partners in mission, in our hearts and in our prayers throughout our Centennial Year of 2024!
Blessings always,
Sr. Lisa Megaffin, S.N.D.
Director of Mission Advancement Services
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FROM THE CALIFORNIA GRAPEVINE | |
South Central LAMP featured
on KCAL and CBS
KCAL Reporter, Amanda Starrantino, recently shared the 30-year history of South Central LAMP, and interviewed Executive Director, Diana Pinto, ECE Lead Teacher, Maria Soriano and Family Literacy mother, Mara, in a story that aired on December 18, 2023 on KCAL 9 and CBS 2.
Follow this link to learn about the impact that LAMP, an SND partner ministry, is making on so many lives!
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Christmas: All about children! | |
Christmas found several opportunities for the SNDs at Notre Dame Center to enjoy the energy, excitement and simplicity of these children. On the left, Sr. Anna Maria Vasquez welcomes third graders from St. Jude the Apostle School who shared some Christmas music. On the right, 2 shepherds from Notre Dame Learning Center Preschool are ready to welcome the infant Jesus. | |
Strong communities begin
with stable housing
Many Mansions mission is to provide quality, affordable rental housing in Southern California and services that encourage the residents to thrive.
Follow this link for their December newsletter.
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CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS
...living with one heart, one hope, one mission
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Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Goebel Adult Community Center
2024 CSVP Wellness Fest
The SNDs will be present as one of the nonprofit agencies at the Conejo Senior Volunteer Program Wellness Fest--"Launch Yourself to Better Health." We will be excited to share our spiritual resources and invite community members to share in the SND spirit and mission.
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Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024 - 3:30 p.m.
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
Religious Jubilarian Mass
Please join the Sisters of Notre Dame as we celebrate 100 years of presence and service in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Religious sisters, brothers and priests from the Archdiocese will celebrate jubilee anniversaries as individuals and communities. Follow this link for further information about the SND Centennial; it will be updated as more information becomes available.
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Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 - 8:00 a.m.
La Reina High School & Middle School
10th Annual Nun Run
The Nun Run will celebrate 10 years of Nun-Stop Fun! The 10th annual Nun Run is scheduled for Saturday, February 3, and proceeds from this event underwrite SND outreach to those in need. For complete information regarding registration, running and fundraising teams, and the community service fair, visit www.nun.run. For assistance in setting up a running or fundraising team, or other questions, just email Jen Coito.
Proceeds from the Nun Run underwrite various outreach ministries of the Sisters of Notre Dame, such as
- Fostering faith formation and spiritual development in schools and parishes
- Educating from pre-school through college
- Providing counsel to struggling teens and spiritual seekers of all ages
- Volunteering in migration centers at the US - Mexico border
- Advocating, educating and giving direct service against the social evils of homelessness, food insecurity, discrimination and environmental destruction
- Accompanying the sick through hospital chaplaincy and eldercare
- Educating and mentoring our newer members around the world
- Leveraging funding for our global missions, especially for clean water in East Africa
- Offering prayers of praise, gratitude and intercession for the needs of all humankind.
Our signature event is just a month away, and these teams are already formed and jockeying for the winner's circle. Teams marked with an * are the top 5 contenders!
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Chardon-Ay *
Holy Toledo
Horan Siblings & Friends *
La Reina High School & Middle School
LA Star Steppers
Law Offices of Zimmerman & Kahanowitch APC
Megaffin's Marathoners
Notre Dame Academy Schools
of Los Angeles
Notre Dame Learning Center Preschool
Our Lady of Guadalupe School *
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Our Lady of Peace School
Sr. Cristina's Sunflowers
Rosary Runners
SND Associates
St. Jude the Apostle School
St. Julie Billiart Saints in Sneakers *
St. Paschal Baylon School Bears *
Tarn Family
Thousand Oaks Flyers
If you have already registered and wish to join a team, please email infoca@sndusa.org.
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The SNDs are deeply grateful to all of the runners, walkers, volunteers, donors and friends who have made these 10 years of NUN-STOP FUN possible with almost 7,000 runners/walkers. In particular, we congratulate Anne Interrante, SND Associate and former member of the Mission Advancement staff, who is the "Nun Run Mother Founder." We offer special thanks to our 2024 sponsors--scroll down to the bottom of this page for that list. If you get a chance, please thank them for their generous support for the 2024 Nun Run!
As "Nun Run Fever" ramps up, be sure to visit nun.run regularly for the latest updates! We're looking forward to seeing you on February 3...thanks again!
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