Highlights

A “Blue Mass” is held annually in the United States within the Catholic church, and it’s meant to honor workers in public safety, as well as the victims of 9/11. The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth remembered that tragic day, and also honored the 13 soldiers who recently died in Afghanistan. Thirteen empty chairs in the church symbolized these brave women and men, the names of the soldiers were read, “Taps” was played, and the American flag lowered.

In India, SCNs Blanche Correia and Bridget Vadakeattam spent Aug. 27 and 28, 2021, at Deepalaya, Banakal, initiating and introducing the SCNA candidates to the process of becoming an Associate. The two-day event concluded with the candidates affirming that they will work towards becoming fullfledged SCNAs by Sept. 2022. Congratulations to members of the first class to graduate from St. Vincent Matriculation Secondary School in Trichy, India. A celebration was held for grade XII on Aug. 21, 2021.

In Kenya, Africa, SCNs are currently engaged in developing a pastoral plan for Gongoni Parish. A longterm plan is underway for ongoing Catechism in the parish and outstations for different groups, preparing people for sacraments, and ongoing evangelization of the faithful.

Karen Frank, an SCNA from Chattanooga, Tennessee, received the HumanKindness Award from CHI Memorial Hospital. This award is given to a CHI Memorial staff member who exemplifies compassionate ideals and attributes. Seventy freshmen from Bethlehem High School, Bardstown, Kentucky, recently held their retreat day on the Motherhouse Campus, Nazareth, Kentucky. Though no longer an SCN ministry, Bethlehem was founded by the Sisters in 1819.

At Nazareth, Kentucky, three Sisters celebrated their Golden Jubilee. Celebrating 50 years as a Sister are Luke Boiarski, Teresa Kotturan, and Mary Angela Shaughnessy. Sisters, Associates, and community members of the Nazareth area joined in the celebration at St. Vincent de Paul Church during the liturgy on Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021.

Eight Sisters from the Patna and Bangalore Provinces completed an 18-month certification program in Spiritual Direction under the direction of Sharon Gray, SCN.

Legacy Society Legacy Society Honoring an Enduring Relationship

The SCN Legacy Society recognizes with gratitude those who have remembered the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in their estate plans. The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth have been blessed to receive financial support from many who, with deep faith, have chosen as their legacy to share in the SCN mission. Through this bond of faith, tireless efforts are made around the world by Sisters on behalf of those who are marginalized and victimized by poverty and social injustice.

How do I join the SCN Legacy Society? The SCN Legacy Society was formed as a way to gratefully acknowledge those who have remembered the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in their estate plans, thus creating a legacy of generosity that extends beyond their lifetime.

A gift of any size, joined with others who have done the same, can make a difference for generations to come. Some ways to leave a legacy include: • A bequest in your will naming a specific gift amount or a percentage of your estate after all obligations have been met; • Naming the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy; • A bequest of stocks, securities or real estate; • Naming the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as a beneficiary of a charitable trust.

Simply let us know that you have named the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in your estate plans and you will be gratefully welcomed as a member of the SCN Legacy Society. You may remain anonymous, if you desire.

SCN Legacy Society members are remembered annually at a Mass offered at St. Vincent Church at Nazareth.

We always recommend that you contact your attorney or accountant to learn how these options relate to your personal circumstances.

CONTACT:

Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Office of Mission Advancement P.O. Box 9 Nazareth, Kentucky 40048 (502) 348-1519 legacy@scnfamily.org