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Appeal FOR THE Sisters of St. Joseph Convent Renovation
The Sisters of St. JosephMission Advancement Office
1725 Brentwood Road, Building 4Brentwood, NY 11717
631-273-1187brentwoodcsj.org
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OUR MISSIONThe Sisters of St. Joseph believe in the power
and presence of a loving God, active in our world, for all time, and in this time.
United with all who minister with us, we seek to bring God’s healing
and reconciling love where there is the greatest need.
Commemorative Dedication Opportunities for the Sisters of St. Joseph Convent RenovationWe understand that many of our supporters may want to honor or memorialize a family member, Sister of St. Joseph or other loved one with a dedication at the convent. We have listed a number of dedication opportunities below.
We also understand that these dedication opportunities may be difficult to manage financially. Therefore we will gladly arrange a payment plan with you so you do not have to make such a large gift all at once. Please call the Mission Advancement Office at 631-273-1187 x150 or x125 to make these arrangements.
The actual value of each item below does not represent the actual cost. The Sisters of St. Joseph will select an appropriate dedication plaque to publicly thank our donors for all gifts of $1,000 or more.
Dedication Requested GiftLibrary $500,000 Reception Area $200,000 Community Rooms $50,000Memorials for St. Joseph Window $50,000 Core Support Areas $50,000 Hallways $25,000 Sisters Bedrooms $25,000 Hospital Beds $15,000 ADA Bathroom Accessibility $10,000 Sisters Bedroom Furnishings $5,000 Donor Wall Recognition $1,000
The Sisters of St. Joseph Brentwood are the largest order of Catholic women religious on Long Island, and have a 160-year tradition of ministering wherever they are needed. Their mission includes education, empowering women and girls, health care, social justice, ecological conservation, spirituality, and care of the elderly.
The Sisters are educators from elementary to the university level, social workers, health care professionals, parish ministers, spiritual directors, administrators, and environmentalists. They serve in the fields of law and medicine; advocate for social justice and immigration reform.
There are other giving options available such as gifts of securities, IRA’s, inurance policies and trusts. Please contact the Mission Advancement Office for more information.If you wish to ensure the comfort and care of the elderly and infirm Sisters of St. Joseph well into the future, please consider remembering the Sisters in your will.Our legal title is Sisters of St. Joseph, Brentwood, NY.
Sisters of St. Joseph
Uniting all in God’s love
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSHow much will it cost?The entire project will cost $16 million.
Why is it needed?w To provide quality health care services for our elderly Sisters in need of assistance.
w To maintain an active community, prayer and social life.
w To provide safe and handicapped accessible living spaces (bedrooms, bathrooms and showers) so that our staff can properly care for our Sisters.
w To replace and renovate major elements of the building’s internal infrastructure that are not functioning adequately, and are not in compliance with current Life Safety Code standards.
Where will the Sisters live while the renovation is being done?The Sisters will temporarily live in the Renewal Center, which is being modified to meet their needs. The Renewal Center staff and operation has moved to the Montfort Spiritual Center in Bay Shore, NY.
When does the renovation project begin and when will it be completed?The Sisters plan to move to the Renewal Center in the early winter. Work will begin on the convent (Building 3) in January of 2017 and is planned for completion in August of 2018. The Sisters will return to the renovated convent in Building 3 in the fall of 2018.
With deep roots in the Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island communities, the Sisters of St. Joseph have ministered since 1856. The
motherhouse in Brentwood was completed in 1903. The convent used to house hundreds of young Sisters, eager to minister to the needs of the "dear neighbor" wherever they were most needed. Now, we must use the space in the convent to care for a rapidly growing number of elderly Sisters who are in need of care. The current spaces (bedrooms, bathrooms, showers, etc.) are not adequate for the care of the elderly. Please consider making a gift of financial support to make St. Joseph Convent a safe, comfortable and prayerful space for our elderly Sisters.
CURRENT SISTER’S BEDROOM
RENDERING OF NEW SISTER’S BEDROOM
RENDERING OF NEW SISTERS’ LIBRARY
RENDERING OF NEW RECEPTION AREA
PROJECTION OF THE NUMBER OF SISTERS REQUIRING CARE THROUGH 2028
2018173 Sisters
2023133 Sisters
202888 Sisters
Skilled Care, 39
Assisted Care, 66
Independent with
Services, 68Skilled
Care, 30
Assisted Care, 51
Independent with
Services, 52
Skilled Care, 20
Assisted Care, 34
Independent with
Services, 34
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