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On Saturday, October 25th, 2014, we celebrated the 26th Annual Santa Teresita Gala, an event that brings together many friends and benefactors of the Carmelite Sisters to further our mission of being “At the Service of the Family for Life!”. Over 300 guests participated in this memorable evening, which was more like a “family gathering.” The evening started off with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, a Silent Auction in Madonna Hall, then more festivities in the large reception tent set up on the green lawn. A special program was presented to our guests, consisting of a video entitled “Every Life Matters”, which showed clips of the vibrant life led by our beloved residents, as well as their sharing of a very deep spiritual life reaped only by many years of suffering united in faith, hope, and love in our Lord Jesus Christ. An in memoriam concert was given by the Carmelite Sisters in honor of four of Santa Teresita’s long-time beloved friends who had recently passed away; Mr. Joseph T. Nally, Dr. Richard Vanis, Debra Spiegel, and Walter J. Conn. How beautiful it was to share a night of friendship, joy, faith, and good food, as we joined with our co-workers to further our mission of serving our beloved elderly at Santa Teresita now and for many more years to come! Viva! Santa Teresita!
As we near the special holiday of Thanksgiving, we recall and give thanks to God for the many blessings He bestows upon us, especially for the gift of our lives. Hear from our residents and staff members about what they are grateful for.
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T h e R o s eSanta Teresita’s Monthly NewsletterNovember /December 2014 - Volume IV, Issue XI
“I am grateful for…”
“All good husbands and wives.” - Antonio
“My mother and my father.” – Theresa
“For the good and sad things in my life. God has blessed me!” - Elvia
“My holy vocation!” - Sister Martha Therese, OCD
“Raising seven brothers and sisters after my mom died. I was only seven years old. All of them are doing well, thanks be to God!” – Carmen
“Every day that we keep going!” - Maria
“To be alive and live in California and to know all the people that I know!” - Eileen
“Our life, our health, all our children, the nuns, everyone!” - Timotea
“For the seniors who live here and inspire us to love Our Lord and all His gifts!” - Eduardo
Viva! Santa Teresita Gala
Ongoing Events!
Married love particularly reveals its true nature and nobility when we realize that it takes its origin from God, who “is love,” the Father “from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named.”
Marriage, then, is far from being the effect of chance or the result of the blind evolution of natural forces. It is in reality the wise and provident institution of God the Creator, whose purpose was to effect in man His loving design. As a consequence, husband and wife, through that mutual gift of themselves, which is specific and exclusive to them alone, develop that union of two persons in which they perfect one another, cooperating with God in the generation and rearing of new lives…This love is above all fully human, a compound of sense and spirit. It is not, then, merely a question of natural instinct or emotional drive. It is also, and above all, an act of the free will, whose trust is such that it is meant not only to survive the joys and sorrows of daily life, but also to grow, so that husband and wife become in a way one heart and one soul, and together attain their human fulfillment. (Humanae Vitae, #8 and #9)
Pope Francis beatified Blessed Pope Paul VI on Sunday, October 19, 2014, at the closing of the Extraordinary Synod of the Family.
Gratitude for Marriage and Life
From drive-in movies to run-in’s with bulls, here’s a sneak peek of all the different activities our residents, Sisters and staff have encountered over the last month.
Resident Fun at Santa Teresita!
Saturday, November 15, 2014Cottage Cooking Club (Monthly)1st Floor Dining Room, 11:00 – 12:00 pm
Thursday, November 20, 2014 Manor’s Let’s Get Cookin’ (Monthly)Manor Pink Room, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Monday, 11/24/14 Manor Birthday Party (Last Monday of the Month)Manor Pink Room, 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Friday, 11/28/14Men’s Club (Last Friday of the Month)Manor Library, 3:00 -4:00 pm
Saturday 11/29/14 Coffee House (2nd Saturday of the Month)Good Shepherd Cottage 1st Floor Living Room, 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Saturdays (Except 3rd Saturday)Frank Meza’s Piano HourManor Pink Room, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Excerpts from Humanae Vitae Of Human Life, Encyclical Letter written by
Blessed Paul VI on July 25, 1968
Matador & Bull Run at the Cottage on All Hallow’s Eve
Fun at the Drive-In Movie night!
Art Decorating on Wine Bottles
(wine not included)
Pumpkin Carving
“Budding Artists” Enjoy Painting
The Joys of Baking
Memorialize Your Intentions at Santa Teresita
To learn more visit our website: www.santa-teresita.org/giving/naming-opportunities/
or contact us: 626-576-4910
If you would like to make your prayer intentions a permanent part of the physical grounds of Santa Teresita and a spiritual part of the prayers of the Carmelite Sisters, we invite you to engrave the names of your families or special prayer intentions with a Paver-Promenade or a Donor Tree of Life Leaf. Join us more tangibly in prayer and in support of our “Service of the Family for Life” at Santa Teresita.
• Paver-Promenade$250Engraved pavers will form the promenade, a tree-lined walkway leading to the Cottage.
• DonorTreeofLifeLeaf$500Engraved leaf will be attached to our Donor Tree of Life located in the chapel vestibule.
Campus Events!
Call Luis Zuniga, Activities Coordinator, for more info:626-733-7057
Wednesday, November 19, 2014Gettysburg Address SocialGood Shepherd Cottage 1st Floor Living Room, 11:00 – 12:00 pmManor Pink Room, 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Thursday, November 27, 2014Thanksgiving Mass and LuncheonMadonna Hall, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Friday, December 5, 2014Hayden Christmas ProgramMadonna Hall, 7:00 pmInfo: (626) 359-9592
Pictured here:Cottage Cooking!
