Labor Day in Belize and India: May 1 is celebrated as Labor Day, often referred to as International Workers’ Day or May Day, in India and Belize. This significant observance honors the tireless efforts of the labor movement. In its 100 Days of Prayer, Fasting and Advocacy, the Leadership Conference of Women Religious focuses on Labor Day for the May 1 prayer. To read that prayer, click here.
The UN & You: To read the April issue The UN & You, produced by The Sisters of Charity Federation at the United Nations, click here.
Corporate Voice: A virtual faith summit is being held to learn, strategize, and mobilize to abolish nuclear weapons. This summit affirms the SCN 1981 Corporate Statement on nuclear disarmament. More information and registration is at https://shorturl.at/yfopB.
Kentucky Gives Day: A box fan makes a big difference. During the hottest days, staying cool is a matter of safety. Extreme heat places older adults and families at risk each summer. Last year, supporters helped the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth distribute 600 fans across Nelson County. This year, the Sisters hope to raise $12,000 on May 12, 2026, for Kentucky Gives Day to provide more fans to those in need. Each fan offers safe, low-cost cooling and includes a prayer card as a sign of care and compassion. Fans will be distributed on June 18, 2026.
Run with a Mission: The Nazareth 5K will take place Saturday, May 16, at 8 a.m. This year’s theme, Peace, Love, and Tie-Dye, will bring a fun, colorful atmosphere for runners and families.
- Sisters who plan to cheer along the route should notify Sister Services by May 1. Signs and pom-poms will be provided.
- Employees are encouraged to participate. Registration is free, and participants will receive a tie-dye shirt. Register online or pick up a form at OMA.
- Volunteers are needed for parking, route support, and hydration stations from 7 a.m. to about 9:45 a.m. on May 16. Volunteers will receive a tie-dye shirt. To help, contact Jasmine Huston at jhuston@nazareth.org or (502) 348-1580 with your shirt size and preferred role.
Super Raffle: Tickets for the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Super Raffle are now available. The grand prize is $20,000! Only 3,000 tickets will be sold. The drawing will be held on July 10, 2026, at 1 p.m., live from Nazareth, Kentucky. Please share with friends and family and support the mission of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth at nazareth.org/raffle.
Prayer Requests:
- Frances Krumpelman, SCN
- Gery Skees, brother-in-law of Annette Skees, SCNA
- Julianna Leach, friend of Kacie Emmerson, Nazareth employee
If you have any items you would like to include in the next issue of the Newsline, please email them to newsline@nazareth.org by 10 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday. Please include first and last names for prayer requests and the relation to the person requesting.