Meet Our Resident Council Member of the Month for January, 2014

Hilda Bracali

Joseph and Emma Schimeneck of Allentown, Pa., gave birth to a daughter on March 7, 1937, and named her Hilda.

Hilda attended school in Allentown. When Hilda met Jim Bracali, she knew she met the man with whom she would

make a great life. James and Hilda were married on February 2, 1957. They raised two children, James and Sheila. The

family enjoyed their time together. Hilda and James watched their two children grow up, and have families of their own.

Hilda was always very proud of her children. She enjoyed telling stories about them and sharing what was going on in

their lives with staff and friends. She adored her grandchildren and loved watching them grow. Hilda was a member of

Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church and the former Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Allentown. Devoted to

her faith, she attended Mass each Sunday.

Hilda worked as the Payroll Supervisor at Holy Family Manor. She did the payroll all by hand, before there were

computers, for the over 300 employees of CSHHCS, Inc,. Hilda’s work ethic was remarkable. She was very proud of the

accuracy of her work and very much enjoyed her co-workers. Staff at HFM remember Hilda not just for her hard work

and personality, but also for her amazing cut out cookie recipe. Each Christmas she brought in some of her tasty treats to

share. During her stay as a resident, Hilda was a member of the Resident Council, serving as President in 2013. Hilda’s

family devotion was reciprocated by her children, who visited quite often. They were by her side when she was called to

her heavenly home December 20, 2013. Hilda will always be remembered for her special smile, sharp wit, and gentle

laugh. Those who worked with Hilda at HFM will always remember the efficient, hard working generous lady who led

by her wonderful example.

Holy Family Manor A Division of CSHHCS

Volume 7 Issue 1

January 2014

OUR FAMILY NEWS

Chaplain’s Letter

Dear Friends,

A very HAPPY and BLESSED NEW YEAR!

It seems unreal to write the year of 2014, but it has arrived! It has arrived and promises us great things. As we

begin the secular observation of the new year, we begin it liturgically by honoring the Blessed Mother on January

first, and, our own American Saints, Elizabeth Ann Seton, and John Neumann during the week! Of course, we

also get to celebrate what many call “Little Christmas” --- the Feast of Epiphany on January 5th.

Have we had an Epiphany in our own lives? It simply means has the Lord revealed himself to us in some way. I

believe that each of us can answer YES, that the Lord Jesus has shown Himself to us it the simple things of our

life. Have we ever thought about that … just the very action of starting our day can be a sign of God’s love. Let

us rejoice today, that we have received the Epiphany in so many ways throughout our lives!

May 2014 bring you many blessings and epiphanies!

God bless!

Fr. Cliff

SUNDAY/ DAILY MASS @ 10:30 am

Benediction First Friday of every month

following Mass.

The Rosary is prayed daily prior to the evening

meal.

Confessions are available any time upon request.

Protestant Service of Worship is held weekly on

Friday in the Chapel at 2:00 pm.

DEPARTMENT CONTACTS

Activities/Volunteers : Rose Lance, Ext. 522

Administrator: Susan Regalis, Ext . 453

Admissions: Lauren Allen, Ext.. 437

Business Office: Sharon Livering Ext. 439

Chaplain: Fr. Cliff Bishop, Ext. 440 (484-866-0267)

Director of Development : Ann B. Ruggiero, Ext. 409

Food Service: Brian Crawford, Ext .536

HIPPA/Compliance Rep.: Kathleen D’Alessandro, Ext.554

Housekeeping/Laundry : Charles Wiggins, Ext.526

Human Resources Director: Robin Nefak, Ext.414

Maintenance: Kevin Carl , Ext. 525

Marketing and Community Relations: Jamey Gal-le, Ext.510

Notary Public : Susan Regalis, Ext.453

Nursing: Maryann Reisinger, R.N., DON, Ext. 412

Social Services/Lost and Found : Ext.534

Safety Comments: Tina Pongracz, Ext. 576

Therapy: Lisa Witkowski, Ext.433

Health Information Systems Management: Mary Keefe, Ext.. 503

Call Us Anytime. We are here to help you!

Memorial Gifts

December gifts given in memory/honor of : Mary Amato, from Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Baldassari

Patricia A. Barrall, from Mr. Richard Barrall,

Thomas and Stephanie Bartal, from Rosalie Neupauer

Geraldine Bracdy, from Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Florio

Mary Burda; from Mr. and Mrs. Paul Woodring,

Rudolph and Paula Faustner, from Mr. and Mrs. John Do-

novan

Laura E. Feichtel, from Mr. & Mrs. Carl Feichtel

Mary Guidon, from Mr. and Mrs. John Guidon

Helen Herstich, from Mr. Nicholas Herstich

John and Dena Husser, from Mr. John Husser

Dorothy Kilpatrick, from Mr. Peter E. Kilpatrick

Delmar Knarr, from Mrs. Frances Knarr

Hattie Kohler, from Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Nagy

Ann Komenas, from Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dundon

John W. Lund, from Marie Lund

Carmen Machain, from Ms. Elizabeth Turbedsky

Alex and Cecelia Masaitis, from Mr. & Mrs. James Masaitis

James T. McDonald, from Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth McDonald

Winifred C. Miller, from Mr. and Mrs. Paul Miller

Elizabeth Moninghoff, from Mr. Edward Moninghoff

John M. Mulzet, from Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gutekunst

Bridget M. Murnin, from Ms. Mary Forys

Loretta O'Mara, from Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Rodgers

Cecelia Rayner, from Ms. Mary Ann Rayner

Joann Sandt, from Mr. Larry Sandt

Evelyn Schmitt, from Mrs. Susan Granitz

Charles and Gladys Tomaselli, from Mr. & Mrs. Joseph

McLaughlin

Frank Wechsler, from Mrs. Anna Wechsler

Marion C. Wiley, from Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Stelzer

Marian and Bernard Wisser, from Mr. & Mrs. Timothy

Barndt

Lucy Zingone, from Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Schlert

Thank you for your generosity in tribute to your loved

ones.

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Mission Statement -CSHHCS

Founded as a Home where Love of God and Love of Neighbor abound, the Mission of CSHHCS, of the Diocese of Allentown is, and always will be, to provide the best possible physical, emotional, social, and spiritual care to the older adults we serve. As an extension of Christ’s Mission of Mercy, CSHHCS will continue to meet the needs of older adults with respect, dignity, and compassion - regardless of race, color, national origin, handicap, sex, age, or religious creed. CSHHCS is an integral part of the Catholic Church, and as such will continue to provide total care to older adults, based on the Catholic Bishops’ Ethical and Religious Directives.

Your charitable gifts help provide programs and services to resi-

dents. Please address all donations to:

Holy Family Manor Development Office

1200 Spring Street

Bethlehem, PA 18018

Please include a note that alerts us that your donation is intended

to be such. Donations can also be given to the Receptionist or

the Business Office. We appreciate your generosity and strive to

acknowledge your gifts promptly.

If you have any questions about memorial gifts, the Legacy Soci-

ety, planned giving, or would like to discuss ways to make a

charitable gift that you might find meaningful, please contact

Ann Ruggiero, Director of Community Relations and Develop-

ment at 610-997-8409.

Holy Family Manor A Division of CSHHCS

Birthday Wishes

Volunteers: Lee Kahl 1/3

Fran Bauerlein 1/4

Phyllis Stout 1/4

Ellie Polaski 1/8

Donald Smith 1/14

Bill Bauer 1/16

Theresa Fronheiser 1/19

Barbara Clewell 1/20

Anthony Seaman 1/26

It’s The Right Thing To Do!

Our Corporate HIPAA/Compliance Of-

ficer is Robin Nefak, Director of Human

Resources. Confidential compliance

telephone number is 610-997-8405.

Your HIPAA/Compliance representative

is Kathleen D’Alessandro, ext. 554. You

may contact the HIPAA/Compliance

officer by

e-mail at: HFMCompli-

ance@hfmanor.org

Employee of the Month January 2014

Congratulations to Terrie Lee Waymer, Medication Assistant, who works at Trexler Pavilion. Terrie has been

with Holy Family Personal Care since October of 2003 and also works part-time at Holy Family Villa. Terrie is al-

ways willing to go the extra mile with our residents and is available to help when needed. Terrie voluntarily steps in

and helps cover shifts in Trexler Pavilion and Grace Mansion and has developed positive relationships with the entire

community. She has even come in during her vacation to help when staffing was low! Terrie’s positive energy, and

professional demeanor, radiate a sense of calm and warmth with all she encounters. Terrie, we thank you for your ded-

ication to our organization, residents and co-workers alike. Congratulations Terrie!

Staff:

Residents:

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Marie Eichenberg 1/1 1st Floor

Paul Bauder 1/1 1st Floor

Mary De Gigiglio 1/1 2nd Floor

Catherine Zboyovsky 1/2 1st Floor

Annamae Kirk 1/2 1st Floor

Dale Seibert 1/3 2nd Floor

Gloria Oliver 1/8 Mc Shea

Antoinette Pulley 1/9 3rd Floor

Nettie Reitzel 1/9 2nd Floor

Anthony De Frank 1/12 2nd Floor

Eleanore Huber 1/13 3rd Floor

Verna Klimuska 1/15 3rd Floor

Anna Maslany 1/18 2nd Floor

Helen Novak 1/19 3rd Floor

Mary Chouk 1/20 1st Floor

Helen Galle 1/24 3rd Floor

Agapou Papageorgiou 1/30 1st Floor

Staff (continued)

Audrey Davis 01/01 NA-2nd floor

Myrtle Brensinger 01/02 NA-2nd floor

Barbara Muller 01/02 RN-McShea

Grace-Francisca Kagucia 01/02 RN-McShea

Rose Lance 01/03 Activities and Volunteer Director

Jennyfaith Lopez 01/05 Food Service

Kiara Maldonado 01/06 Food Service

Edward Schirra 01/06 Controller-Act. CFO

Diane Csencsits 01/07 NA-3rd Floor

Eileen Kozo 01/09 RN-1st floor

Barbara Ann Kummer 01/09 Unit Sec/Trans.-2nd floor

Sally Lucykanish 01/11 NA-2nd floor

Joanne Kearns 01/12 LPN-2nd floor

Jean Handler 01/13 LPN-McShea Unit Sup.

Cecila (Maria) Bermudez 01/16 RN-House Sup.

Nilcie Figueroa 01/16 NA-3rd Floor

Michelle Kanard 01/16 NA-1st floor

Jasmine Rivera 01/19 NA-3rd Floor

Monica Henthorn 01/22 Nursing Admin.

Jean Wauchope 01/24 NA-RA

Anthony Kelly 01/28 CSH-HUD-Comp.

Esther Kocher 01/28 NA-1st floor

Bianca Rivas 01/28 NA-3rd Floor

Nancy Cunningham 01/29 RN-McShea

Glorymar Hernandez 01/29 NA-3rd Floor

Kathyria Saez 01/29 Food Service

Yennileidy Gonzalez-Zorrilla 01/30 NA-1st floor

Please Remember in Your Prayers:

We Welcome To Our Family: Gloria Oliver, Nimrod Nelson, Dorothea Robbins, Ruby Morgan, Dennis Molnar, Rich-

ard Novak, Christine Weiss, Suzanne Gross, Brenda Snook, Rose Donchez, Carmen Claus, Marie Kapinski, Elizabeth

Zito, Joseph Vaderna, Leslie Swietzer, Nancy Silfies, Queenesther Rivers, John Buchvalt, Claude Deer, Joseph Brady,

Mae Hartzell, Howard Hummel, Anna Gurnsey, Robert Gaffney, Jacqueline Nemeroff, and Frank Brensinger and

Audrey Steible.

Our Prayers Are With: Mary Smith, John Nocton, Patrick Russamano, John Nocton, Joyce Jackson, Marcella

Sokalsky, Kermit Hahn, Brenda Snook, Nancy Silfies, Christine Weiss, and Ethel Steiner who were recently dis-charged. The Happy Repose of the Soul of: Althea Seidel, Charles Messics, Hilda Bracali Joseph Saverese, Eleanor Kennedy ,

Frank Brensinger and Leona Kessler, and Sr. Josepha Meyer, who recently went home to God.

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Auxiliary Happenings Auxiliary and Gift Shop Volunteers Present HFM with $20,000!

The Christmas Mass and luncheon for HFM Auxiliary was held on Monday December 9th. Auxiliary president Henrietta Wiggins presented a check representing the fund raising efforts of the Auxiliary and gift shop volunteers in 2013. The check in the amount of $20,000 was given to Susan Regalis, Administrator and Erna Karoly, resident council vice-president. Auxiliary members will discuss the allocation of the funds based on the resident wish list in the January meeting. Thank you to everyone who participated in the fund raising events throughout the entire year!

Auxiliary Meeting---The next auxiliary meeting will take place Monday, January 13th, 2014 at 12noon in St. Mary’s Hall. We will set our 2014 calendar and discuss the election of officers. New members are welcome bring a friend!

Valentine Sweetheart Sale The first event to kick off the new year will be the Valentine Sweetheart Sale. The sale will take place on Friday

February 14th from 10-3 in the Lobby. The sale will feature a large bake sale, Jewelry by Pam Smith Designs and

Generator Project Fifty years ago Holy Family Manor was founded as a home for 42 elderly “where love of God and love of neighbor abound.”

Times have changed but the need for loving, compassionate care based on Catholic values and the healing mission of Jesus has

not. Holy Family Manor has a critical need to ensure safety and security for residents: emergency power, which became critical

one year ago in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Since the current system was put into place in 1966 the needs of residents

have increased dramatically and require extensive electrically powered medical equipment. The Board of Directors has decid-

ed to replace our 1966 era generator with a new one that will enable Holy Family Pavilion’s entire electrical system to operate

at full power in the event of an outage. Our goal is to raise $100,000 toward this important project.

Please consider donating to the Holy Family Manor Annual Fund. Donation envelops are at the Reception Desk and the Busi-

ness Office, or contact the Development Office at x409 or development@cshhcs.org. Thank you for helping to ensure the safety and security of residents.

******UPDATE!******

It may be cold outside but inside our thermometer is rising! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our campaign to raise $100,000 toward replacing the 1966 era generator that serves Holy Family Manor with a new one that will provide full power to in the event of an outage. Donations and pledges received so far are up to $55,000.

Big Changes in the Activity Department!

Through the generosity of our board of directors and the vision of Activity Director Rose Lance, with the support of

Administrator Susan Regalis, the activity department is poised to make big strides in programming in 2014. Recog-

nizing the critical role that keeping engaged plays in: retention of psychological, cognitive, and physical abilities;

development of new hobbies and interests; reduction of restraints and alarms; and the reduction of psychoactive

medication. To help achieve these goals in 2014, the activity department will have the ability to conduct programs

from 9am-5pm in each of our 4 neighborhoods. Additionally, two staff members will be scheduled each evening.

Each of our neighborhoods will be independent in activity programming. The residents in each neighborhood will

meet with their activity staff person to choose activities and participate in the planning process. Changes will be seen

as staff is trained and new assignments undertaken.