Mary Albert Thompson was a Sister of St. Joseph for seventy five years but Mary was the Mayor and perhaps President of Cedarhurst and probably of all of the Five Towns. I can attest to it as Mary not only blessed the new fire engine for the Lawrence/Cedarhurst Fire house and led the American Legion Memorial Day Parade and Prayer…
We come to celebrate the life of Sister Jean de Sales Tito, a Sister of St. Joseph for seventy two years. How fitting that we celebrate this Eucharist here in Our Lady of Hope because S. Jean brought hope and healing to so many in this neighborhood and far beyond. Jean has left us but by her life she inspires…
We celebrate the life of Sister Mary Ellen Noone, Sister St. Matthew, a Sister of St. Joseph for almost 72 years. The first line of the reading today says “When one meets a faithful woman, the moment is an awakening.” The reading goes on to describe, goodness, joy, empathy, purpose, integrity.” What a perfect reading to describe Mary Ellen. Mary…
We celebrate the life of Patricia Clare Cody, beloved daughter of Walter and Lucy Cody, sister to Bruce and known to us as our sister Jean Patrick Cody. From a very young age Pat had a curious mind and was an avid reader, attributes she later shared with her students and friends along with the latest scientific discoveries which deepened…
Sister Marilyn Hartmann was a deeply spiritual, creative, dedicated professional and a congregational woman for almost 64 years. Marilyn was born in Far Rocks way to Marie and Charles and attended St. Joachim’s Parish School in Cedarhurst. She attended Stella Maris High School and then St. John’s School of Nursing. After entering the congregation she served as the infirmarian in…
Whenever anyone mentions Anne Sheehan’s name it is always with the comment: “What a lovely sister.” So we come together with our sisters, associates and Anne’s loving family to celebrate her life as a Sister of St. Joseph for seventy five years. Anne’s loveliness stems from her deep faith and dependence on God whose love companioned her throughout her life.…
We are all here to celebrate the life of a sister of the neighborhood who spent sixty years of her sixty six years as a Sister of St. Joseph ministering to and with the people here at Transfiguration and she loved each and every one. Kathryn Margaret Walsh was born in Brooklyn to Kathryn and Paul and grew up in…
This liturgy isa celebration of God’s unconditional love, and a celebration of the life of S. Maryann Rogers, Sister Mary Theodora, a Sister of St. Joseph for almost seventy five years. Born to Claire and William, Maryann grew up In St. Joachim and Anne’s parish in Queens. She attended the Juniorate of the Sisters of St. Joseph and upon graduation…
This is my prayer: that your love may increase. Today we celebrate the life of Dorothy Marie Schnell who lived her life enabling others to discover God’s unconditional love in their lives. Born to Marie and George, Dorothy grew up with her brothers, John and George, here today, and Walter, who shares eternal life with her now, in St. Stanislaus…
Rita is a Queens’ girl born in Flushing to Teresa and William McCauley. She attended Holy Family elementary school and Bishop McDonnell High School. Rita graduated from Brentwood College and earned her masters at St. John’s University. Rita was devoted to our community’s ministry of education. She served at St. Robert Bellarmine School, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, St. Ann,…