Sister Margaret Gardner, OSF, 103 years old, was truly a "master gardener" who lovingly nurtured a love for learning in her students and compassionately cared for people in need in her pastoral ministry. One of her favorite hobbies was nurturing the growth of flowers and vegetables.
UPDATE: On behalf of the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi, THANK YOU for your generous gifts for Giving Tuesday!
We had over 200 online gifts, and additional support by phone and mail, bringing our total to $26,043!
This Giving Tuesday, December 3, 2024, we invite you to help us raise $24,000 to provide essential medical equipment for our retired Sisters. These remarkable women, who devoted their lives to lovingly serving others, now face health challenges such as Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's, severe arthritis, and other conditions that make mobility difficult and painful.
Your gift will help us purchase specialized mobile patient lifts, wheelchair scales, and pressure-relieving mattresses to improve their mobility, comfort, and overall well-being. These items are more than just equipment, they are essential for our Sisters, ensuring their safety. With your generosity, we can provide our retired Sisters, such as Sister Margaret Gardner, OSF, with the comfort they deserve. And if we exceed our goal, additional funds will go toward other pressing healthcare services and equipment not covered by Medicaid or Medicare.
"Words cannot express my years of satisfaction and devotion to the work of living with and loving those who are poor, which was always my goal."
Sister Margaret Gardner, OSF
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Every donation this Giving Tuesday, no matter the amount, helps ensure that our retired Sisters receive the compassionate care they need.
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Special Year-End Thank You Gift for Our Donors
To celebrate our 175th anniversary, we are excited to offer a special thank-you gift to our generous supporters this December. When you sign up to make a monthly recurring gift of $10 or more or make a one-time gift of $120 or more between December 1 and December 31, 2024, you'll receive an exclusive limited-edition 175th anniversary poster featuring original artwork by Sister Jeanne Carrigan, OSF. In addition, you'll get a beautiful four-pack of notecards designed by Sisters Jeanne Carrigan, OSF, and Stella DeVenuta, OSF.
These commemorative items highlight the legacy of The Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi, honoring their 175 years of caring (1849-2024). They are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so don't miss this chance for these beautiful keepsakes.
But hurry! This offer is only available in December. The gifts will be mailed out in January 2025.
Donate Today to make a lasting impact!
l-r: 175th Anniversary Poster of “Love Over Time” by Sister Jeanne Carrigan, OSF that depicts habits worn over time by the sisters; 4-pack blank notecards, featuring two of Sister Jeanne Carrigan’s artwork and two by Sister Stella DeVenuta, OSF called “175 Years of Caring for Others.”
