Today, we pause in gratitude to honor the contributions of all who labor with love, purpose and service, especially our devoted SCN Family members. Your dedication, whether seen in quiet moments or shared in Community, is a reflection of God’s presence in the world. May this Labor Day bring you rest, renewal and a deep sense of gratitude for all that you do.
Wishing you a peaceful, joyful and blessed Labor Day!
Belize Anniversary Mass Live Stream — Aug. 31: A Mass of Jubilee and Thanksgiving will be held on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025 in Belize to celebrate the 50 years of SCN presence and service in Belize. The Mass will be streamed live on the Catholic Diocese Facebook Page at 1 p.m. EST (11 a.m. in Belize). The livestream will be available to view at Nazareth in Carrico Hall Floor 1 and Floor 2 community rooms.
Celebrate the Journey — Sept. 18: Don’t miss out. Experience an unforgettable event with us! Join us on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at noon for Celebrate the Journey. Celebrate the Journey will bring together donors, friends, Associates, Volunteers, and community members to celebrate the wonderful work of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth .
Celebrate the Journey will kick off at 10:50 a.m. with an optional Mass in St. Vincent de Paul Church, followed by a luncheon at noon and short presentation. Immediately following the lunch, guests are invited to join in unique Nazareth Experiences (more detailed information about the Experiences can be found by clicking the link below).
There is no cost to attend, space is limited, and seats are filling up fast. To register for the event, visit nazareth.org/journey by Wednesday, Sept.10 to reserve your seat and select an afternoon experience. Contact us at (502) 348-1519 if you have any questions.
Live Discussion with Sisters in Belize: SCNs Barbara Flores, Carlette Gentle and Maggie Cooper recently sat down with the Catholic Diocese of Belize City and Belmopan for a live broadcast to discuss the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth’s 50-year history in Belize. To watch the discussion, click here.
Corporate Voice: The Season of Creation runs from Sept.1 through Oct. 4. Let us each contemplate an action we can and will take in caring for creation this month.
Sustainabyte: September 1st marks the beginning of the Season of Creation. This year, the Season of Creation’s theme is “Peace with Creation”. We will be exploring this theme and how it relates to the congregation’s commitment to peace and ecological justice over the next five weeks, with weekly reflections and a prayer service together on October 1st.
There are wonderful resource materials available to aid you in your individual and communal prayer and worship during this time. Catholic Climate Covenant offers program material for the Feast of St. Francis that can be used throughout the Season of Creation. It has beautiful art, poetry, reflections, and meditations. The Laudato Si’ Movement’s monthly prayer guide and reflections are also made to be used during the Season of Creation. Finally, the celebration guide from seasonofcreation.org offers a prayer service and ideas for how to celebrate.
This Season of Creation, let us thank God for the gift of this beautiful planet, and ask how we may ensure that all life can enjoy it.
REMINDERS
Kroger Community Rewards: A simple way to help the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth is to join Kroger’s Community Rewards program. When you use your Kroger Shopper’s Card, Kroger donates a portion of your purchases to the Congregation at no cost to you. To enroll:
- Visit www.kroger.com.
- Sign in to your Kroger account or create one.
- Go to “My Account” and select “Community Rewards.” (https://www.kroger.com/account/communityrewards)
- Search for Sisters of Charity of Nazareth or use organization number UN455.
- Select “Enroll.”
Once enrolled, every eligible purchase you make helps support the mission of the Sisters.
Journey Magazine: We hope you’re enjoying the latest edition of the magazine. Please return your copy of The Journey, Volume II, 2025, to the Office of Mission Advancement when you have finished reading it and no longer require it. There is a need for additional copies, and reusing them allows us to meet that need without producing more while supporting the Congregation’s efforts to reduce paper.
PRAYER LIST
Prayer Requests:
- Shirley Kocinsky, SCN
- Wanda Russell, SCNA
- Joe Dave Mattingly, husband of Tammy Mattingly SCNA
- Lisa Johnson, sister of Elaine Rhodes, SCNA
- Maureen Johnson, cousin of Carolyn Smeltzer, SCNA Candidate
- Mary Smeltzer, sister of Carolyn Smeltzer, SCNA Candidate
- Cassandra Rhodes, friend of Kacie Emmerson, Nazareth employee
Prayers for the Deceased:
- Bernard Jackson, brother of Dot Jackson, SCN
- Don Swiatek, nephew-in-law of Earline Hobbs, SCN
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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.