Improvements will better serve residents

>> Continued from page 1 of their ability to pay — we are grateful to the archdiocese for their support of this project and are hopeful that we can raise the additional funds to continue to improve Villa St. Francis.”

The facility provides long-term care, short-term rehabilitation and skilled memory care to seniors in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. Not a strictly Catholic care community, it provides care to people of all faith backgrounds.

For those Catholics in their care, Villa has a daily Mass and a chaplain available to provide the sacraments to residents. It is also the only community in the area with a psychiatrist, cardiologist and pulmonologist on staff.

“I began as a nurse, and when I came to Villa St. Francis, I fell in love with this place,” said Christina Osterhaus, director of marketing at Villa. “I am passionate about helping and serving others. And seeing the incredible care that our staff of nurses and rehabilitation specialists provide is truly inspiring. I consider it a privilege to be a part of this team and to serve these people, many of whom have incredible stories of love and service.”

Villa St. Francis provides top-quality end-of life care, memory care and a place of rehabilitation for seniors, regardless of their background or ability to pay. Its mission is to put the love of Christ into action through its mission of mercy. To learn more, visit the website at: villa sf.org.

Makers use their talents to help others

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Joyce Smith took more than a dozen hats to the Johnson County Christmas Bureau for teenagers in need.

Diane Kovich said the group’s ingenuity is what makes it special.

“Creativity is a gift from God,” she said, “so you want to use those talents to honor him.”

For Louise Rieke, one instance of the

Makers’ impact stands out.

Centner, who has connected the group with many homebound individuals, told them about a woman who received one of their fleece blankets.

“When she passed, she wanted to be buried with her blanket,” said Rieke. “It’s beyond words.”

Henley said the Makers’ generous spirit comes from their faith.

“It’s something we all learned since we were kids, that you help others,” she said.

Smith agreed.

“I was hungry and you fed me. I was naked and you clothed me,” she said, referencing the Gospel of Matthew. “And you think of those basic principles of your f aith, and you just have to help.

“We’ve got enough. We need to help others.”

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