Spring 2017

P.O. Box 224 Nazareth MI 49074 269.342.1191

www.NazarethAssociation.org nazarethassn@voyager.net

MISSION STATEMENT The members of the

Nazareth Association, consisting of alumni, former faculty and staff, and friends

of the schools once operated by the Sisters of St. Joseph at Nazareth,

Michigan, seek to continue the century-old tradition of

wholistic human development through

reunions and informative programs for the

membership, as well as scholarships and grants to memorialize the search for knowledge and service to

the world community.

Our 25

th Anniversary

By Randall Berd

This year, 2017, marks the 25th Anniversary of the Nazareth Association. With a few donations but bountiful energies, a small group of dedicated volunteers started the Nazareth Association with the announcement that Nazareth College would be closing upon conclusion of the 1991-1992 academic year. Initially, these volunteers sought the fostering of support among the alumni of Nazareth College to continue many of the traditions experienced throughout the decades beginning in the 1920's.

Many meetings and brain-storming sessions were held and the ideas flowed. It became very clear that Nazareth and the Sisters of St. Joseph remained very dear to the hearts and minds of thousands of graduates. For the next two years, committees were formed to work on getting non-profit status (thereby recognized as being able to accept tax deductible donations), by-laws being written and a central board of directors elected. Within the first two years, the Nazareth Association went from a dream to a reality.

It was noted that the graduates and former students of Barbour Hall and Nazareth Academy wanted to be incorporated into the Association also. They were welcomed and the spirit continued to grow! Eventually, the nursing

graduates of Borgess, the former St. Camillus, and St. Joseph/Flint Schools of Nursing were welcomed into the Association as well.

Little did we know that what was thought to be a dream would remain intact today - 25 years later!

Do reserve the dates - Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24, for Spirit Days 2017 and begin contacting your classmates and friends with plans of gathering together for a glorious celebration.

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Karen

Tavernier

Nazareth Association 2017 Board of Directors

President – Randall Berd NC ‘76 Vice President – Anita (Schmidt) Rosenberg NC ‘70

Secretary - Priscilla (Koestner) Swiat NC ‘63 Susan (Stephens) Allen NC ‘61

Sharon (Ringlein) Anderson-Western NC ‘80 Daniel Barrett NC ’89

Janice (Simon) Candela NC ’70 Mary Anne Dalton, CSJ NC ‘61

James Faist NC ‘76 Dr. Patricia (Sink) Quattrin NC ‘78

Mary Ann (Serdel) Redmond BSN ’63 Karen (Dernberger) Tavernier NC ‘66

Joe Wlodyka BH ‘64

Nazareth Association Board of Directors

Sharon

Anderson-Western Susan Allen

Janice Candela Joe Wlodyka

and funds for free or low cost dentures through the St. Vincent dePaul Dental Clinic, and to supply an Automatic External Defibrillator for a half-way house in Detroit. Her tribute to the Nazareth Association membership is this, “The Association has served many in need and will never know how many hundreds of folks that have benefited by their generosity.”

Members have been connected in so many ways. The Nazareth Association website was begun by Linda Huss and later managed by Michael Coleman. This contains a multitude of historical photos and documents from our institutions. The Website underwent a major upgrade February 2017. The Newsletters began in 1992 and became a great means over the years for photos, exchanges and notifications, etc. Many of the back issues are on the website. The newsletter is coordinated by Charlene Durfee and Joyce McNally. Darlene Mosher and Jan Candela created a remarkable CD on the history and legacy of the Sisters of St. Joseph and their five institutions. Day to day operations are run today by the friendly office personnel: Kathy Creek, Linda Huss and Joyce McNally.

Gratitude from Nazareth Association alumni seems to be a grand part of the energy of the Association and Spirit Days. Sr. Joan Hastreiter (NA ’59, NC ‘66) comments, “The first Spirit Day I attended I saw the impact this spirit had on lives way beyond Nazareth. Our days at the Academy were marked with fun but also that growing sense that we were young women of the universe and were meant to develop relationships way beyond the Academy. We learned from Sr. Claudia that “We each had something to do and if we did not do it, it would never get done.”

The beat goes on! Come One, Come All to Spirit Days at Nazareth Center June 23-24 this year.

Happy 25th Anniversary, Nazareth Association!

By Sr. Mary Anne Dalton

Yes, 2017 marks the 25th Anniversary of our Nazareth Association - a time to remember, to celebrate, and strengthen bonds. So let’s celebrate Spirit Days 2017. Looking way back, Darlene Mosher (NC‘62) recalls that when Nazareth College closed, “a group of far-sighted and committed alumni came together to figure out a way to continue the vision they had received at the college and the relationships that were formed.” Thank God for this vision! Darlene notes that an idea to create an independent association of alumni emerged and became a reality after “many minds and hearts and hands birthed the Nazareth Association on January 27, 1992.” Sr. Irene Waldmann (NC ’46) remembers “that the focus of the earlier Nazareth College Alumni Association expanded from just benefiting the college to taking on a broader perspective. The new Nazareth Association would continue the fire and enthusiasm for those things that the college introduced us to, but also to a world beyond that of our personal experience.” This original college group became concerned for the other four SSJ institutions that had closed and welcomed alumni from Nazareth Academy, Barbour Hall, St. Camillus School of Nursing and St. Joseph School of Nursing.

As the years passed, board leadership and committed members have ensured the life and vigor of the association. The annual Spirit Days bring together faculty, alumni and friends to “keep the spirit alive.” Those who have attended some of the Friday nights of Spirit Days might say that these evenings made some tailgate parties look calm! Remember the fire of Sr. Theonilla Holahan as she single-handedly managed the office for us. Responses to community needs and ongoing education of members loomed large. Funds to support scholarships in Catholic institutions were initiated and still continue. Grants to support the ministries of the Sisters of St. Joseph emerged. Grant recipient Sr. Lenora Benda (NC ’64) says she received assistance from the association to supply socks for homeless men

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We reach out today with gratitude and thanksgiving for the $1,000 grant awarded to Transformations last September that allowed us to present the movie Food Chains to the Kalamazoo community. What a powerful presentation and what a fantastic response!

We were able to provide three showings of the film to more than 85 of the community at Transformations and at St. Joseph’s Parish. Here are just a few of the comments left by viewers:

“I was amazed at the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) dedication to change unjust systems!”

“I learned a lot and have an increased respect for these farm workers and their plight.”

“What impacted me about this movie was the lack of respect and dignity for the human person and the courage and persistence in working for justice.”

“I used to be a migrant, and it makes me sad knowing that corporate greed is why this is really happening, instead of caring about fellow brothers and sisters.”

We were blessed to have immigration attorney Maia Storm, Farmworker Legal Services employee Mariah Hennen, and Adrian Vazquez from the Hispanic American Council with us to field questions and discuss issues as they relate to our community.

Each viewing ended with a short presentation by Sr. Rita Ann Teichman on a concrete way to make an impact on the Fair Food Program by joining the Congregation of St. Joseph in sending postcards or letters to Mr. Todd Penegor, CEO of Wendy’s Company. With the support of people attending the film viewing, along with the sisters and employees of the Congregation of St. Joseph, we have collected more than 120

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postcards and letters. We plan a call-in on February 1st and a visit to all local Wendy’s on Valentine’s weekend to help bring awareness.

It was very obvious from the comments and discussions that were held that the ripples of awareness will not soon end. Many left with a very determined spirit and action plan. We know that God’s hand was on these events and that the call to a just peace for the workers will be heard loud and clear.

From the Staff of Transformations Spirituality Center and the Congregation of St. Joseph to Our Friends at the Nazareth Association - Please know how very grateful we are for the grant and for this opportunity to bring awareness about the CIW and all migrant workers to our community.

Scholarships at Work ’02 & ’03 Recipient, Anthony Pienta

“My wife Debbie and I just welcomed our fifth child at the end of October. Our little basketball team is an amazing gift that continues blessing us and helping us grow in holiness on a daily basis. Their names are Lucy (8), Sam(6), Raphael (4), Leo (2), and Agnes (3 months).”

“In my work at the Philanthropy Roundtable in Washington D.C., I help educate, connect, and guide philanthropists in their giving, specifically in the area of K-12 education reform. One area of great need and focus is Catholic education. I've found that there isn't so much a lack of funding as much as there is good ideas and leaders. I'm actively working to change that and am excited about the amazing opportunities coming.”

Anthony and his family live in Manassas, Virginia. He is director of K–12 education programs at The Philanthropy Roundtable, where he directs high-level national and private donor meetings, provides philanthropists with customized services and key introductions, and develops giving strategies for donors seeking to solve systemic K -12 problems. He focuses in the areas of personalized and blended learning, educational choice, charter schools, and innovative models for strengthening Catholic schools. Mr. Pienta also contributed to two guidebooks on making smart investments in education. Mr. Pienta graduated summa cum laude with degrees in philosophy, business, and theology from the Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio.

Our Grants at Work

Sisters Katie Shanahan, Adele Donovan, Pat Denny, Peg Parks and Dorothy Doyle enjoying their dining experience. Page 5

Like the Little Red Engine, Sister Grace Scola

is Still Going Strong By Olga Bonfiglio

Sr. Grace preparing a meal.

She may be 92, but nothing stops Sister Grace Scola from making life beautiful and fun for the 75+ sisters residing at Nazareth.

For example, Sister Grace enjoys cooking so she and Head Nurse Jana of the Nazareth Assisted Living Area created the “Meet and Eat Program,” a special time for small groups of the sisters to gather for a family-style, home-cooked meal complete with linen tablecloth and napkins, fine china, goblets, candles and flowers. The groups are kept small so they can enjoy a “fancy dining” experience as well as the camaraderie.

“The volunteer waitresses enjoy the event as much as their sister guests,” says Sister Grace. “Without the nurses and staff who assist with the many details, it would not be a successful event. Everyone is most appreciative and a good time is had by ALL!”

When the Nazareth Alumni Association learned about these dinners, they created the Cookie Jar Fund to support the projects. Some of her friends as well as the Nazareth sisters also donate to the fund.

Sister Grace also holds Tea Parties in the Fontbonne lobby, a wonderful setting to gather the sisters to partake of “tea and crumpets.” Then there is the

annual Mardi Gras Celebration. Many of the sisters march in a parade while others cheer them on. The sisters have a Mardi Gras King Cake with a plastic baby Jesus baked into it. Whoever finds the baby Jesus in her piece of cake becomes Mardi Gras King for the year.

During the summer Sister Grace plants several gardens of tomatoes, roses and other beautiful flowers. “I just want to beautify our property and provide fresh tomatoes to the sisters, many of whom grew up on the farm. They so appreciate home-grown tomatoes!” She also planted sweet basil and parsley to enhance the salads from the Nazareth kitchen as well as various “welcoming” planters of Mandevilles near the east entrance of campus.

What’s most notable about Sister Grace is that she enjoys being active. “Keeping busy and active is important, especially when arthritis sets in,” she says. Before her “retirement” at Nazareth in 2010, Sister Grace was a pastoral minister at Holy Family parish in Grand Blanc for 25 years. She had also served as principal at St. Jerome’s in Battle Creek, taught in elementary schools and taught French at St. Agnes High School and Powers Catholic High in Flint.

“When I retired at Nazareth I knew I wanted to do something to be helpful to the Sisters,” says Sister Grace, “It is my joy to reach out to our Sisters, and I’m most happy when I’m planning projects that bring an element of surprise.”

“I’ve always treasured my call to be a Sister of St. Joseph because we have dedicated our lives to serving others,” says Sister Grace. “That’s what religious life is all about. We have the privilege and freedom to use our ‘God-given gifts and talents’ to minister our services to and for others. God blessed me with energy and health. So I have to ask myself, ‘What can I do?’ That’s what motivates me, and I do enjoy it.”

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St. Joseph the Dreamer acknowledges Jerry’s respect for the life-long dedication to service of others exemplified by the Sisters who reside in Fontbonne.

St. Joseph the Worker did not seem to him to fit the needs of this group. Jerry felt they would find a closer identity to a dreaming Joseph open to communication with God.

Touching Dedicated to all who seek God in Love and reach out in humble service, this sculpture commemorates a century of commitment by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Nazareth, Michigan.

1889 – 1989

Gerald Westgerdes’ Gifts

Gerald Westgerdes, better known at Nazareth as Jerry, was an art instructor at Nazareth College from 1973 to 1992. He has left his imprint at Nazareth in significant art works found around the campus and in the Chapel.

Jerry’s signature piece, Touching, represents his association with the faculty and students, is located on the front campus, just west of the main drive. It was dedicated Oct. 15, 1989, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Sisters of St. Joseph coming to Kalamazoo. Jerry describes it as two elements which suggest a gesture of reaching out and touching. This interpretation pays tribute to the Sisters of St. Joseph who have reached out so often and in so many ways in a spirit of charity to touch the lives of others in need.

St. Joseph the Dreamer, located at the entrance of Gate of Heaven cemetery, north of Fontbonne Manor, was dedicated by Jerry to the retired and deceased members of the Sisters of St. Joseph Congregation.

The Sisters appreciate his contributions daily as they attend Mass in Holy Family Chapel and see the altar, ambo and tabernacle stand, as well as other furnishings that Jerry designed.

On the left as you enter the Chapel, is Jerry’s statue of the Risen Christ. The simplicity of the Christ, hands extended, welcomes all who come… both to this sacred space and to the loving embrace of the Redeemer.

Jerry currently lives with his wife, Marilyn, in Medford, Oregon. He has kept in touch with Sr. Pauline Joseph over the years. In a recent letter he stated, “My Nazareth days always remain a bright spot in my memory.”

Spirit Days 2017

The Legacy Transforms By Randall J. Berd President Nazareth Association

This year at Spirit Days 2017 we have reserved time on Saturday afternoon for you to tour the Holy Family Chapel and become reacquainted with its beauty. I recently found a brochure on the Chapel and learned the following:

The Chapel is a modern interpretation of the ancient Roman Basilica patterned from St. John Lateran in Rome

The flat ceiling of the nave is finished in gold leaf, the walls are Travertine marble and the floors are Tennessee marble

It was dedicated in the year 1925 and remodeled in 1995 with the addition of carpeting, cloth chairs replacing the wooden pews and a new sound system

The ceilings on the side have wood rafters signifying the stable of Bethlehem,

On the ceiling above the High Altar is a painting of the Holy Family; on either side is depicted the Annunciation and the Three Wise Men Bearing Gifts

The ceiling lighting fixtures are symbolic of a Bethlehem stable lantern,

The Stations of the Cross are made of bronze and executed by the papal sculptor Dominico Mastroianni of Rome

The Reliquary Chapel contains the relics of many saints including one of the True Cross

The organ housed in the balcony has 1,909 pipes

The Scala Sancta (Holy Stairs) are located in a room behind the original sanctuary. Similar to those in Rome, they represent the stairs Jesus ascended and descended during the trial before His crucifixion. Reverend Frank O’Brien received authorization from Rome to build the 28 steps in 1909.

I encourage you to make plans with your classmates and friends to not only attend Spirit Days 2017 but also to spend some time together in the Chapel touring and learning its history. It is most fascinating!

In conclusion, I want to thank you for your support both spiritually and financially. This year marks the 25th anniversary for Nazareth Association. We have been successful because of your tremendous generosity. I look forward to thanking you in person in June and together giving praise to our Lord at Mass in the Holy Family Chapel.

Spirit Day 2017 Schedule

Friday, June 23

6:00 pm Registration begins in the Lobby of Transformations/Nazareth Center

7:00pm Alumni Gatherings in the Lacy Room. All schools and classes are invited with recognition given to the Honored Classes of 1942, 1947, 1952, 1957, 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992. Refreshments will be served.

Beginning Friday night three raffles will be held. Bring your dollars and participate in the fun.

Saturday, June 24

9:00 am Registration and continental breakfast in the Lobby

10:00 am Annual Business Meeting – Lacy Room

11:30 am Presentation of our Gratitude Trees

12 Noon Lunch and Scholarship Awards will be held in the Sisters Dining Room. Honored Class pictures will be taken afterward.

2:00 pm Free time to visit or tour campus

History Room - Archivist Lisa Murphy will be available in the History Room to answer questions and to help you locate items of interest.Displays include all five schools – St. Camillus/Borgess School of Nursing, Nazareth Academy, Barbour Hall, Nazareth College and St. Joseph/Flint School of Nursing.

Holy Family Chapel - Spend time in Holy Family Chapel. Please, note the art pieces by Gerald Westgerdes, the Holy Stairs and the Reliquary.

Gate of Heaven Cemetery- near the entrance is another art piece by Gerald Westgerdes, St. Joseph the Dreamer. Using the Directory Book located nearby easily identifies specific burial spots.

4:00 pm Mass in Holy Family Chapel - The liturgy is celebrated in remembrance of those Nazareth Association members who have died during this past year.

5:00 pm Afterglow in the Lacy Room - A Farewell Gathering of classmates, friends, family and Sisters. Refreshments will be served.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Friend and Spouse Activities - Things to do in Kalamazoo.The Gilmore Car Museum, see http://www.gilmorecarmuseum.org. The Air Zoo, see website at: http://www.airzoo.org. There are several nearby golf courses.

Memorabilia - will be available for purchase ON SALE at a 50% discount.

Overnight accommodations - are available at Transformations Spirituality Center – Nazareth campus. Persons wishing to stay on campus are asked to reserve rooms through the Nazareth Association Office.

Spirit Days Past

All of our newsletters can be found on our website under the News tab. To identify the people in these pictures and others, check the issues listed below.

60 Years ~ St. Camillus/ Borgess School of Nursing

Fall 2012 issue

50 years ~ Nazareth College 1961

Fall 2011 issue

50 Years ~ Borgess School of Nursing 1964

Fall 2014 issue

50 Years ~ Nazareth College Class of 1964

Fall 2014 issue

50 Years ~ Nazareth Academy 1959

Fall 2009 issue

St. Joseph School of Nursing 1969

Fall 2014 issue

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Changes Coming

to Nazareth Campus

We Welcome Your Thoughts

As has been noted both in the local press and the Nazareth Association

Newsletter throughout these past two years, the Nazareth campus is undergoing a

change. The building of the new CSJ independent and assisted living center is

expected to be ready for occupancy later this year. The CSJ Leadership Team

continues to seek a tenant to lease the Motherhouse. The departments of

Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services will also be moving to a new

location later this year after a decade of leasing Albers Hall and the two residence

halls for their offices.

In the past, Spirit Days has been held in the Nazareth Center Motherhouse. The

Nazareth Association Board has now begun strategic planning for the future as

these facilities may not be available in 2018.

The Nazareth Board of Directors is seeking your thoughts regarding the hosting

and location of Spirit Days 2018. We encourage you to be both creative and

realistic.

Let’s talk at Spirit Days.

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Memorials

Scholarship Fund Donations in Memory of: Sr. Veronica McQuade by Camille DeMario

Sr. Edith Morrison by Carol Cody Dr. Wlliam Sprunk by Darlene Mosher Susan and Chuck Hill by Donna Hill

Sr. M. Verona by Jacaqueline McDonald Sr. M. Hungerford by Lynn Hulkow Sr. Mary Ruth by Mary Danigelis

Charlotte Koestner by Priscilla Koestner Swiat Charlotte Koestner by Mary P. Smith

John and Jean T. Olech by Ruth Olech George & Elizabeth McMorrow by Timothy McMorrow George & Elizabeth McMorrow by David McMorrow

George & Elizabeth McMorrow by Mary McMorrow Howarth George & Elizabeth McMorrow by Greg McMorrow

In Honor of: Colette Beitel by Robert Beitel

Robert John Wirtz by Barbara Wirtz & Hugh Lindsey

Grant Donations in Memory of: Jill (McCarthy) Grishaber by Karen McNulty

Joseph Owen Pellington by Mary Ellen Pellington Gerald Belanger by Rosalind Belanger

In Honor of: John & Suzette Frey by Arlene Frey

Unrestricted Donations in Memory of: Biagio & Julia Civello by Angeline Civello

Ruth Yerks by Ann Riege Pauline Sweet by Arlene Frey

William Sprunk by Barbara Bayma Bonita Moody Green by Carol Brockman

John Begandy by Catherine Begandy Bernard and Nellie Cripps by Diana Fletcher

Sr. Valery by Donna Holmes Sr. Mary Isadora, O.P. by Ed Huard

Verskin Baydarian by Genevieve Baydarian Edwin Mauer M.D. by Jean Ann Mauer Gerald Folgmann by Joyce Folgmann

Sr. Bernard Marie by Judith Kelsey Sr. Claudia by Katherine Gallas

Sr. Dorothy Smith by Margaret Murray Jerome Schmitt by Mariea Schmitt

Sr. Catherine Ward by Mary Joseph Sr. Sarah Dahl by Patricia Hom Vera Wallach by Phyllis Shegina

Bill Sprunk by Virginia Caruso Diane Okon Lubaway by William Lubaway

Beverly Grotemat Aerts by Charlene Durfee Mary Margaret Orlowski Geiken by Geik Geiken

Check the Web-Site! Please note that all of our newsletters can be found on our website under the News tab. We encourage you to utilize the website for not only learning about the 25th anniversary activities being planned but also to keep in touch with the Nazareth Association.

Cookie Jar Donations in Memory of:

Sr. Janice Wheaton by Elizabeth Dorgan Mary Killigrew by Marilyn Cobb

Sr. Catherine Ward by Roseann Niemi Sr. Diane by Sara Robertson

Sr. Mary Walter McGlynn by Theresa Gordon Sr. Gabrielle Henning by Irene Morin

In Honor of: Borgess Class of 1957 by Darlene Dodd

2017 CSJ Community Service Grants

By Karen Tavernier

There are changes in our usual Spirit Day schedule this year as a result of changes on the Nazareth Center Campus. The major difference will be the celebration of Spirit Days in June on the 23rd and 24th. The scholarship winners will be announced at that time but the Community Service Grant awards will be announced later.

Grant applications were mailed in April. The deadline is July 15. Award winners will be notified in August and invited to a special luncheon to be held at Nazareth Center on September 16.

By having the Grant award program in the convent dining room, all of the sisters will be able to attend the event which honors the recipients. It celebrates the ministries that the sisters continue to be involved with, thus serving the needs of the communities in which they live.

News &

Notes

Barbour Hall

1947 – 1949 Gil Langerman was a student at Barbour Hall in first and second grade. He recently wrote: It has been a very long time. Over the years I have thought about my time at Barbour Hall; it really changed my life. It gave me much insight in the workings and methods of how the Marine Corp operates in so far as discipline. They were very strict to say the least. I survived it and was much better for it. Actually, it was preparing me for life - life’s ups & downs that can be a cruel teacher. From time to time I will send a note, letting you know that I’m still rattling around.

1956 - Paul Valle wrote: I attended Barbour Hall from the fourth to the 8th grade. I spent one year at St. Augustine High School and when we moved to Gull Lake, I attended Kellogg High School graduating in 1960. After graduating from Kalamazoo College in 1964, I joined the Navy in 1966. I ended up at the St. Paul, MN Naval Reserve Center as an Instructor. After my release in 1970, I stayed in St. Paul and worked at 3M until my retirement in 2001. I returned to Kalamazoo in 2015 and now make Kalamazoo my home after so many years. I am enjoying spending time with old friends and seeing old places. Some have changed and some are much the same.

1968 – Michael Urban writes, “52 years since I enrolled at B.H.!!! Yikes!!! My wife, Hiroko Takayanagi is a nurse who survived serious breast cancer. Our only son, Timothy Takayanagi is 15, loves soccer and about ready to finish his last year of Junior High. I teach English as a private instructor. Belated Merry Christmas and hopefully a peaceful New Year.”

1963 – 1975 Robert Wirtz was a teacher, coach and principal at Barbour Hall. He is retired and makes his home in East Lansing enjoying time with his family, especially his grandchildren. In 2016 Nazareth Association awarded an honorary scholarship in his name.

Nazareth Academy

1965 - Mary Elaine Westberg sent the following: “I am part of the Nazareth Legacy. I was at Nazareth Academy when it closed in June 1964, (end of my junior year). I also was in the Postulant Class of August 1965. I remained in the Community until July 1968. Marge Bassett, Pat Dillon, Mildred Werner and Pat Whalen are classmates who are still in the CSJ Community. Thank you for your work. Nazareth is such a beautiful place in so many ways.

Nazareth College

1967 – Marie Vander Poel McKinley and Kathy Pearson Kiplinger are gathering as many names and addresses as possible from their class in preparation for Spirit Days in June. It is a milestone year for their class marking 50 years since graduating from Nazareth!

1967 - Classmate, Sheelagh Field writes, “Pier (Italian) and I have been here in Israel for 10 years, Jerusalem for most of it. We met working in West Africa for an old Catholic mission order, with Liberian refugees in 1996. Israel is amazing and difficult and neither of us have enough Hebrew but we get by, so far. We were government volunteers for 2 years and Pier did pilgrimage guiding. I get home to Kalamazoo once a year. Unfortunately cannot make it in June, but I will get to see Marie, Sue, Beth, Kathleen and Joanie Carey later, so I hope to get the recap this summer.

1978 - Joette Chadwick Laseau writes: “Last year, I attended Interlochen College for adults near Traverse City, Michigan. I took music classes and learned to play the mountain dulcimer. This year, I am enrolled at Harvard University taking classes in engineering and physics. I still see my friends, Maria Lucio, who lives in Texas, Nina Ramos, who lives in Battle Creek with her husband LeRoy, and Bert Cloy, who lives here in Lansing. At Nazareth College, I learned that education never stops no matter how old you are. There is always more to learn. By the way, I now have a title, Lady Laurentia Laseur, Dunhams Castle, Scotland.”

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1987 - Kimberly Ann (Kline) Holka married Emil Holka, NC '85. They live in Harrison Twp, MI. and are celebrating 30 years of marriage in October 2017. They have three children: Eric 27, Jacob 24, and Krista 23 and two beautiful grand-daughters. They had a wonderful time on an Eastern Caribbean cruise in February to celebrate Kim's Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from Case Western Reserve University. Kim is a Nursing Instructor at Oakland University School of Nursing.

1989 – 1992 Steve Marovich was on staff at Nazareth College as the first Sports Information Director. Subsequently he was the co-director of the Nazareth Sports Center from 1991-1992. He later served in a similar capacity at Carthage College in Kenosha, WI serving as sports information director and eventually assistant athletic director until 2015. Shortly before his retirement, in gratitude for his years of dedication and support, he was recognized by his professional organization and presented with the CoSIDA Lifetime Achievement Award.

The Florida Lunch Group met in Fort Myers Jan. 26 at Islamorada Fish Company – front: Jeanette Szumowski Coleman ’68, Celeste Kaiser Vogan ’71, Charlene Theisen Durfee ’65, Meg Marra Crandall ’68. Back: Anne Yerks Riege ’68, Beth Marra Freitas ’68 and Carolyn Borer Moening ’65.

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We would like to hear from you…email your news to nazarethassn@voyager.net.

News and Notes Continued

50 Years - Borgess 1966

Fall 2016 issue

50 Years ~ Nazareth College 1962

Fall 2012 issue

51 Years ~ Nazareth Academy 1958

Fall 2009 issue

More Spirit Days Past

2016 Gratitude Trees

Sr. Gertrude Maurer with her Golden Rain Tree and Sr. Grace Scola with her Tri-Colored Beech.

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May They Rest in Peace

Our prayers are offered for the following:

Barbour Hall

1944 – Father Francis Cussack, C.P. died June 1, 2016.

Nazareth College

1943 - Mildred Mary (Zgurich) Peltier died Sep 11, 2016.

1943 - Mary Jane Schau died Oct 1, 2016.

1949 – Helen Karrer died Aug. 20, 2014.

1959 - Margaret Reusch on the death of her sister, Kathryn Sargozy, Aug. 30, 2015.

1959 – Diane (Desmond) Criscenti on the death of her brother, Gerald Desmond. He is also the brother of Dorothy (Desmond) Vaughan, NC '60, and Colleen (Desmond) Brault, NC ‘66.

1961 - Donna (Wiese) Hill on the death of her son, Chuck, in 2001 and his wife, Susan, Oct. 23, 2016.

1967 Margaret Ebrite on the death of her son-in-law, Robert Ebrite, Jan. 11, 2017.

1968 – Susan Kingry Yetter died Jan. 2, 2017.

1974 - Alane (Bender, Morford) Singleton died Oct. 11, 2016. She is the sister of Marilyn (Bender) Myers, NC ’64.

1989 – Amy Mesara died Dec. 5, 2016.

St. Camillus/Borgess School of Nursing

1948 – Albertha Teusink died Aug. 1, 2009.

1953 - Nancy Jarvie died Sept. 13, 2014.

1961 - Faculty/Staff Phyllis Stern died Dec. 4, 2016.

Year Unknown – Dorla (Kent) Curry died Nov. 18, 2016.

Deceased Members of CSJ

Sr. Marie Beaulac (Sr. M. Donata), NC ’65, died Oct. 22, 2016.

Our Beloved Nazareth Postmaster

Sister Marciana Hennig, CSJ

Angeline Hennig was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 7, 1914, the daughter of Albert and Anastasia (Ziemann) Hennig. She received the name Sister Marciana at her reception into the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1930.

Sister Marciana earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Nazareth College in 1959 with a major in mathematics. For 35 years she taught in schools of the Congregation including: St. Philip Neri, Detroit; St. Michael, Pontiac; and St. Patrick, Portland. She also served as bookkeeper at St. Augustine School, Kalamazoo, for two years.

In 1969 she passed the civil service exam, a move that changed the course of her ministry for many years. In 1972 she was appointed the fourth Nazareth postmaster, a position that she held for the next 20 years, during which time she also served as the chaplain for the Michigan Postmaster’s chapter. She appeared on the television show, “What’s My Line” in 1974 and in that same year celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Nazareth post office. Sister was instrumental in obtaining a “first day issuance” Christmas stamp, issued from the Nazareth post office in 1985.

Sister Marciana entered into eternal life on December 4, 2016. May she now enjoy eternal peace and joy in the presence of our God whom she loved and served so faithfully all her life.

May She Rest In Peace!

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Janne Bailey Katherine Baker Leona Jean Barnes Daniel Barrett Genevieve Baydarian

Barbara Bayma Margaret Beahan Elizabeth Beam Robert Beitel, Jr. Dorothy Bejin Rosalind Belanger Regina Bennett Jeannette Bensing Randall Berd Anne Marie Bradley Jeanne Brink Peg Britz Carol Brockman Gail Brown Mary Buczkowski Linda Bultema Mary Bunce Claire Busch-Farmer

Gretchen Buslepp Barbara Campbell Janice Candela Agnes Carson Virginia Caruso Jean Cauwenbergh Delores Cekola Jeanne Chermas Cindy Church Angeline Civello Karen Clark Marilyn Cobb Carol Cody Michael Coleman Betty Conway Rose Celine Cowan Phyllis Crandall Patricia Crane Kathryn Creek Helen Cunningham Janet Daniels Mary Danigelis Barbara Davis

Mike Del Duca Frances Del Pizzo Camille DeMario Margaret Derhammer

Mary Ann Donahue Mary Kay Donigan Lucille Dooley Betty Dorgan Bernadine Downey Charlene Durfee Marguerite Ebrite Sharry Eddy Nancy Edmonds Robin Entenman Denise Evans James Robert Faist Geraldine Farrar Sonja Fischer Norah Fix Diana Fletcher Anne Flynn Joyce Folgmann Jean Franklin Jane Freebury Margaret Feundl Sarah Fugler Katherine Gallas Raymond Garber Linda Gilliland Margerete Gilroy Joyce Glomski Marianne Gonyo Lynne Goodman Theresa Gordon Mary Hammill Veronica Harris Mary Louise Hause Ellen Hazewinkel Jayme Heim Janyth Hess Donna Hill Paul T. Hoelderle Rosemary Hogan Donna Holmes Patricia Hom Emajene Hopkins John Hopkins Mary McMorrow Howarth Michelle Howe- Gietzen Edward Huard Sharalyn Huff Lynn Hulkow

Linda Huss Rosemary Insidioso Dolores James Jane James Mary Jasiak Thomas Jones Mary Sharon Joseph

Mary Juneau Catherine Kalman Susan Kavanaugh Kevin Kelliher Judith Kelsey Lorraine Kilcoyne Julia King Zorianna Martha Klufas Jack Korff Barbara Kowalski Beverly Kramer Carolyn Kress Christina Kus Gary Kuta Cheryl Larabee Suzanne Lareau Yvonne Lean Dennis LeClear Kay Lefresne Timothy Lemon Patricia Lisak William Lubaway Mary Margaret Lusch

Jacqueline MacDonald Rosemary MacKay Irene Mader Mary Jo Maher Shirley Marble Susan Marth Grace Martinez Mary Louise Mattison Barbara Mauer Jean Mauer Sharon McEvoy Mary McGee Jeannine McGlynn Mary McGovern David McMorrow Greg McMorrow Judith McMorrow Tim McMorrow Joyce McNally Karen McNulty Julie Medlin

Kai Metoyer Jean Milbocker Jacquelinn Miller Marueen Minaudo Hildegarde Molter Irene Morin Sally & David Moser

Darlene Mosher Margaret Ann Murray

Rosemarie Nedeau- Cayo Nancy Anne Nichols

Sallie Pat Nicoletti Roseann Niemi Cathy O’Brien Gloria O’Connell

CaroLynne O’Donnell

Ruth Olech Josephine Ostroski Michaelyn Page Pat Palanker Julie Partridge Nancy Peabody Leona Pearce Muriel Peddie Mary Ellen Pellington

Linda Perham Diana Petranek Paula Pratt Patricia Quattrin Mary Ann Rademacher

Beth Rager Judith Rahrig Mary Reddy Marilyn Redenius Mary Ann Redmond Dianne Reed Elizabeth Reis, CSJ Margaret Reusch Marian Rhein Kathryn Rhodes Ann Riege Diane Riva Sara Robertson Jane Robinson Patricia Rockers Kathryn Rose Anita Rosenberg Susan Rositch Sharon Rushcamp-Hey

Linda Shaner Patti Schertzing Beverly Schmidt Mariea Schmitt

Carol Schon Roger Servick Phyllis Shegina Peggy Shereda Rebecca Sibilsky Joan Simony Anne Smith Mary P. Smith Colette Sonefield Loretta Sova William Sprunk Mary Stewart Carolyn Studer Colleen Styrna Gladys Sudeikis Josephine Sullivan Rita Sutherland Ieva Sverns Priscilla Swiat Karen Tavernier Jo Ann Thome Joann Tillman Rosemary Tinetti Celeste Tomich Pat Treadwell Kathleen Triezenberg

Joan Turner Carolyn Tyburski Mary Van Tassel Mary Vanderaa Darlene VanDerHill Fran VanderRoest Dorothy Vaughan Christine Wagner Judy Washburn Zoe Watson Dolores Webb Mary Elaine Westberg

Phyllis Williams Julie Wills Barbara Wirtz & Hugh Lindsey Patricia Wittbrodt Joseph Wlodyka Marian Wyatt James Yonkers Kathleen Zamonski Shirley Zeitter Rosanne Zell Gloria Jean Zieske,CSJ

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Nazareth Association

25th Anniversary

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