SPIRITUAL JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME FOR TWO

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The AFCU Franciscan Pilgrimage brings together leaders of various faith traditions from Franciscan Institutions across the world to reflect on and learn from the vision, places and events of Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi. Led by USF’s own Sister Mary Elizabeth Imler, OSF, along with USF employees, the May 2024 pilgrimage includes 11 days of travel, reflection, study, conversation, leisure and walking to visit sacred Franciscan sites in Assisi and Rome in Italy. Premium seating on American Airlines and travel will be booked in May of 2023. Includes lodging, breakfast and dinner each day. Does not include first class seating.

SMOKIN’ HOT PARTY FOR 50

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Expert smokers, Patrick Elens and Caritas Committee member Gordon Marsh, will smoke your choice of beef, pork or brisket at your home and carve the meat for your pleasure. Included will be two delicious sides and rolls. To complete your summer or fall bash, enjoy a TCBY sundae bar. There will be little for you to do except sit back and enjoy the festivities!

Package is available from July 21 through the end of 2023, excluding major holidays—perfect for baseball and football season! Reservations must be made at least one month in advance. Beverages not included.

Generously Donated by Carl Boutilier, PB&J Commercial Agents; Jen Howard, TCBY Shorewood and Caritas Committee Member; Gordon Marsh, Caritas Committee Member

ESCAPE TO COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO

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Colorado Springs is an alluring outdoor adventure location. As you run, bike, or stroll on the trails, you can breathe in the clean, fresh mountain air of Colorado. With its towering rock formations in varying colors of white, orange, and red snuggled into the mountains and set against the snowy peaks of Pikes Peak and the vivid blue sky, Garden of the Gods Park is a photographer’s dream. Tour the Air Force Museum, go white-water rafting—the possibilities are endless! Enjoy seven nights in this two-bedroom, threebathroom townhome with an open floor plan that sleeps seven while you enjoy the beautiful outdoors in Colorado Springs! No blocked dates. Includes tickets to the Cog Railway that takes you to the top of Pikes Peak and a $300 gift certificate to the Golden Bee restaurant at the historic Broadmoor Resort. Also includes a suite to the Air Force football game if in the fall.

Where Luxury Meets Exciting Cubs Baseball

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Enjoy two tickets to Wrigley Field’s exclusive 1914 Club, and step back in time to when the Cubs first started their legacy! You’ll also enjoy a Cubs home game, with two second-row tickets right behind home plate. Following the game, enjoy the city with an overnight stay at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel.

Messages From Grateful Scholarship Recipients

“Scholarship has helped me in working towards my Biology degree here at USF, and also has given me the incentive to work towards my end goal of graduating and going to medical school. It has allowed me to take advantage of all the opportunities that the school has provided me with such as a rigorous curriculum, wonderful professors, and a community that has supported me all four years. This University has a very special place in my heart and it will always be a part of who I am.”

Calista Muraskas

SENIOR BIOLOGY MAJOR SAINTS AMBASSADOR

“I could say that I chose St. Francis because of the exceptional education program—and that certainly was part of my decision. It is truly phenomenal! However, I chose St. Francis because of the atmosphere. When touring colleges, this school was the only place that made me feel emotionally safe and capable of pursuing my dreams. I struggle with change and transitions in life, but the people here and the environment made me think ‘I can do this.’ I have been extremely blessed to have received scholarships that have made it possible for me to attend such an amazing school. It is through the support of generous donors like you all that I am able to graduate in five years with my master’s in Education! The College of Education has prepared me well and taught me so much that I have spent my senior year as a long-term substitute teacher, getting experience teaching and managing my own classes. An opportunity like this is unique, and it is through the support of my teachers that it was possible. I have received such incredible support from the USF community, and I thank God every day for the blessing that has been my college experience. And now, I can thank you! So from the bottom of my heart, thank you for your generosity—I truly appreciate all you do for students like me!”

Board Of Trustees

Joseph T. Mallof CHAIR OF THE BOARD

Cheryl McCarthy, Ed.D.

VICE CHAIR OF THE BOARD

Anthony Arellano

Rachael Bartolini

Sr. Jeanne

Bessette, OSF, Ed.D.*

Michael Bily

Sr. Sue Bruno, OSF*

Michael Bryant

Tanisha Cannon, Ed.D.

Iman Ellis-Bowen, Ed.D.

Robert J. Erickson

Jason Fiske

Shane Green

Diane F. Habiger

Steven Hernandez, J.D.

Scott Holdman

Sr. MaryAnn

Jerkofsky, OSF, Ph.D.

* Sponsorship Trustee

Carolyn L. Murphy TRUSTEE EMERITA

Arvid C. Johnson, Ph.D.

Rev. James B. Lewis, O.Carm.

Jose Paramo

Victor R. Patterson

Sr. Maria Pesavento, OSF*

John Przybyla

Steven J. Randich

Candice P. Rosen

Paramjit Singh

Sidhu (Deceased)

Daniel Streitz, Sr., DDS

Katie Sullivan

Dan Vogen

Patricia S. Wheeler

Sr. Mary Jo

Young, OSF, Ph.D.