Daughters of Mary and Joseph ▪ California Region ▪ Spring 2012
2 Peter 1:4 ~ since God is the eternal family
and we are His children,
we are partakers of His divine nature
as a united family.
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Editorial Policy:
The mailing list for theDMJ Link is not made
available to any outsidebusiness firm or
organization.
EditorSr. Alice NugentSally Nowinski
PhotosSr. Alice Nugent
ProofreaderSr. Mary Jensch
Technical SupportSally Nowinski
DMJ link is a publication of the Daughters ofMary and Joseph. It has a twofold purpose:
to inform its members of the involvementof our Sisters in mission and ministry;
to acknowledge the generosity of ourdonors.
All material submitted for the Interchange issubject to revision and/or editing.
From the Development Office…
Dear Friend of the Daughters of Mary and Joseph,Welcome to the first edition of DMJLink!
With this first edition of DMJLink we combined two DMJ Newsletters:MEMOS and INTERCHANGE. We started publishing MEMOS in1970 as a means of sharing news and information within thecommunity. The INTERCHANGE was a publication of ourDevelopment Office. Many of you are accustomed to getting one orthe other of these newsletters.
The Internet Age made MEMOS superfluous. However, we feelthere are some areas of MEMOS which, when combined withINTERCHANGE would continue to serve our ministry and mission.
Why the title DMJLink? Throughout his life, our founder, Msgr. VanCrombrugghe, stressed the importance of a family spirit that must bealive within our Congregation. Time and again he reminded us thatwe are members of the family of Mary and Joseph. He frequentlyurged us to extend our family spirit to our students and their parents.In fact it must be extended to all men and women with whom weminister.
The new title, DMJLink, is a reminder that all of us, you and we, arelinked together as members of the family of Mary and Joseph. Weshare the same mission of Jesus that all be united with Him to bringabout the Kingdom of God on earth.
We never cease to thank God for His gift of so many faithful and gen-erous friends. Your generosity to us is truly overwhelming. Throughyour generosity you participate in our ministries and in the care of ourretired Sisters.
You and your family are remembered in the daily prayers of ourSisters. On the first Monday of every month the Josephite Fathers inSanta Maria offer Mass for all of our benefactors.
~ Alice Nugent, DMJ
Our Mission:
We are an international community of vowed religious women. We are committed to deepening our relationship withJesus Christ. This relationship manifests itself as an individual and corporate response to the needs of today’s world.Our mission is to be a compassionate, joyful presence enabling those to whom we minister to recognize their value anddignity. We are dedicated to sharing the merciful love of God with all who experience brokenness or poverty in any form.
Our Vision:
“Be there for the whole Church, be there as a pardoned sinner who has found peaceand rejoices in the merciful love of God.”
º Msgr. William Van Crombrugghe, Founder
Spring 2012
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Seasonal Reflections
My lover speaks; he says to me,Arise my beloved, my beautiful one, and come!
For see, the winter is past, the rains are over and gone.The flowers appear on the earth, the time for glad songs has come,
The cooing of the dove is heard in the land.The fig tree puts forth its figs and the vines, in bloom, are fragrant.
Arise, my beloved, my beautiful one, and come!
Song of Songs 2:10-13
I am writing this on April 22, Earth Day. Here in Palos Verdes, Spring is in full vigor,and our earth is bursting with blossoms, color and fragrance, vibrant with life, havingawakened from Winter’s hibernation. Spring regales us with sights and sounds ofnewness: birdsongs, humming bees, frisky baby animals, signs everywhere of sprout-ing, growing, nesting, birthing and greening. It is nature’s symphony of praise andgratitude to God. Perhaps it is also a plea to us, as co-creators with God, to becomepro-active in preserving our earth and its endangered species for future generations.
Springtime and Easter always coincide. The season of joyful Alleluias has come. Aswe celebrate Christ’s Resurrection, we are called to transformation and new life. Thevoice of the Lover is heard again: “Arise, my beloved, my beautiful one, and come!”What an incredible invitation! It is a call to go deeper, to grow in relationship withJesus. This is the season for us to explore our deepest longings and desires.
Nature responds spontaneously to the Creator’s call to growth and new life. For us it isa choice. Are we willing to discern and follow Christ’s call to new life? At our first stirof assent, Jesus promises to be with us on the way even as He was with the discipleson the Road to Emmaus. I invite you to read and ponder that encounter—Luke 24:13-35.
~ Julia Costello, DMJ
Sr. Julia Costello
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In Memory . . .
Sister Maria Immaculata Ottman
Born: May 27, 1922Professed: April 22, 1946
Died: May 6, 2012
Sr. Maria Immaculata was a woman of deep spirituality who exudedjoy, genuine warmth and generosity and whose passion for teachingthe story of Jesus remained vibrant even in her final days. Her yearsof teaching were spent at St. Paul the Apostle, Westwood, St.Augustine, Culver City, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Mill Valley, St.Sebastian, Loa Angeles, St. Anthony, El Segundo, St. James, LaCrescenta, St. John Fisher, Palos Verdes, Our Lady of Peace,Sepulveda, and St. Louis de Montfort, Santa Maria.
She spent her final years at Nazareth House, Los Angeles. In Sr. M. Immaculata’slatter years, you would often hear her say …
“God has given me a wide lap for little children,So that I may tell them the story of Jesus.”
Sister Maria Sorahan Receives Certificate of Recognition
Sr. Maria Sorahan received recognition for her more than 31 years of dedicatedministry to Saint Augustine School, Culver City, the Daughters of Mary and Joseph’sfirst foundation in California. Maria’s years of service included teaching 2nd gradeand full involvement in the parish in a myriad of activities. Her exemplary dedica-tion to this community has made a difference in the lives of many people.
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The family of Mary and Joseph in
action!
Daughters of Mary of Joseph having a picnicat Nazareth House.
Srs. M. Delores (Belgian Region), ThereseMartin, and Ruth.
Standing: Sr. Leonidas, Sr. MaryJensch, Sr. Catherine McShane, Ethel
Estrella, & Sr. Mary Rose CreeganSeated: Sr. M. Immaculata Ottman
Rosemary Stuart and Friend.
Srs. Mary Jensch &M. Immaculata Ottman
Sr. Linda Webb, Sr. Sheila Collins, Sr. MargaretO’Rourke, & Joan Weitzel
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Sr. Rene Bauerly & Karen BeainyNancy Malaspina
Howard BoltenMs. D. Bolten
James & Maureen BrillSr. Margaret & DMJ/Africa
Amara BrownMary & Joseph R. C. Staff
Paul ChiaperelliSr. Margaret O’Rourke
Jo Anne ChildersPrincipals & Students of St.
Augustine’s (1968-1995)DMJ’s missioned at St. Michael
School in San FranciscoRev. Jerry McCormick
Daughters of Mary & JosephMrs. Jeanne Mowlds
Anthony Di RoccoMary & Joseph R. C. Staff
Doris FernandezMarie Rientord
Dan FinneganMary & Joseph R. C. Staff
Sr. Frances FisherRobert Shrum
Sally GodfreyDaughters of Mary & Joseph
Bev GrebloSr. Alice Nugent
Susan & Gregory GrimSr. Julia Costello
Drs. Jim & Terry HawleySr. Sheila Collins
Frs. Joseph, Demetrio, &Deebar, SVD
Srs. Louis Marie & HelenMary Kaighan
AnonymousSr. Fran Karovic, SMIC
Daughters of Mary & JosephDeacon Walt Lauderdale
Mary & Joseph R. C. StaffTom Lawrence
Sr. Sheila CollinsAndrew LevinBarbara Levin
Margaret & Joseph DoyleLori Martin
Sr. Margaret & DMJ/Africa
Ann MasquidaMary & Joseph R. C. Staff
Sr. Teresa McShaneRev. Jerry McCormick
Frank O’DonnellMary & Joseph R. C. Staff
Bonnie Ruth OgburnMarie Rientord
Patricia OnoDaughters of Mary & Joseph
Sr. Margaret O’RourkeDave Hammons
Madeline PennisiMuffie Pennisi Fendler
Brigid SmithTamara Josi
Sr. Maria SorahanMr. & Mrs. Terence Cummings
Spain FamilyKathleen Spain
Dr. Paul ThomasSr. Helen Vigil
Marcie VictorinMarie Rientord
Paul & Ann WildermuthGreg Wildermuth
John WildermuthMary Wolff
Ms. D. Bolten
In Honor of… (those honored are in BOLD)
Remember Your Loved Ones In a Special Way
Enroll your loved ones, living or deceased, in theDaughters of Mary and Joseph Prayer League.
Beautifully decorated Enrollment Cards are mailedaccording to your request. All prayer requests are
placed in the chapel at Marian Residence where theSisters pray for your intentions each day.
To request enrollment forms please contact:
Sr. Kitty Moloney(310) 377-9968
Requests may also be made in writing to:
Development Office5300 Crest Road
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
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Sr. Mary AgnesMel Dangcil
Glenn & Maureen AshburnMr. & Mrs. R. DeCristofaroMr. & Mrs. James HughesSheila Zacha
St. Augustine School Nuns1945-1948
Sylvia VelascoRichard “Sonny” Aunis
Katherine KirklandSr. Mary Aquinas
Al & Mary DieterleJacqueline Simone
Elsie AvalonMary & Joseph R.C. Staff
Sana AzarSr. Helen Vigil
Joseph BarkovickMary Kathryn Dunn
Helena & Boris BarthoMrs. & Mrs. Chris Wilson
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph BieckertMargaret Bieckert
Edward Blaty, Jr.Mrs. Mary Jane Blaty
John A. BluthMark Jon Bluth
Margaret BogdanovichKaren Linden
Antonella BowinkelPaul & Vicki Bowinkel
Anne BowmanDan & Emelda Buist
Mr. & Mrs. Dan BuistRichard Dockweiler Brady, Sr.
Mrs. Kathleen V. BradyBridgit (Lived in Wales)
DMJ’s in MemeImelda & Dan Buist
Mrs. Margie ManningMr. Bobbie Burns
Mr. Thomas M. TannerNolan Burns
Marsha BurnsJohn A. Caven
Daughters of Mary and JosephRichard Cerda
Sadie Cerda
Sr. Mary ChristinaLawrence Russell
John C. ClarksonCecilia Ray
Joe ContreasMr. & Mrs. Al Torres
Anne CroghanMrs. Eileen Kesler
Sr. Elizabeth CroninJohn BarisoneMr. Donal CroninMr. James LeeMr. & Mrs. Oliver Sheridan
Maureen CroninMr. Donal CroninMr. & Mrs. Oliver Sheridan
Sharon Lull CurryMr. & Mrs. Joseph Khoury
All Deceased DMJ’sHarry Wrin
Sr. Mary Benedict DayMrs. Jeanne Mowlds
Bill De BriereGeorge Arndt family
Mr. & Mrs. John ArndtSam DeFelice
Mrs. Irene DeFeliceWarren Joseph Dieterle
Ernest & Mary DieterleHelen & Jeddie Disco
Mr. David DiscoGeorgia Dix
Sr. Mary JenschRichard & Ramona DoodyPatrick DoodyRosemary Doody
Mrs. Dawn FlickerSheila Downs
Mary & Joseph R.C. StaffDunn Family
Mary Kathryn DunnFr. Jerry Elder
Jack & Helen EhernbergerChristopher Patrick Ellis
Patrick KinneyMaegie Elzer
Mrs. Margie ManningKay & Vin Fennelly
Mrs. Maureen Murphy
Dan FitzgeraldMrs. Darleen Fitzgerald
Sr. M. Ignatius FoleyChristine Lapidus
James M. GiacomiMrs. Rosemary Giacomi
Raymond GietzenBetty BucherDaughters of Mary & JosephSt. John Fisher Guild 1Deborah GaumeDon & Marie La ForceBernadette MaynardEileen PressonLen & Corrine SpeltzPete & Elaine SweersWittmer Family
Dennis GreeneHarry Wrin
Maggie HallerMr. & Mrs. Bernard Smetzer
Kristin HamiltonSr. Karen Marie, DMJ
Mrs. Terry HamiltonSr. Helen VigilSr. Louis Marie Hanrahan
Angela & Lawrence HeinerMr. Stephen Heiner
Angela & Lawrence HerberBeth Decemo
AnonymousRichard HulseRichard FaulhaberRose Eger
Mrs. Sara Faulhaber-HulseSr. Mary Ignatius
Stephanie EnrightMr. & Mrs. IoppoloFrances IoppoloTheresa Ioppolo
Joseph IoppoloDorothy Jertberg
Sr. Karen Marie, DMJSr. Teresa Josephine
Doug & Eva KellerGrace, John, Patrick &
Eileen O’HeaSr. Helen VigilSr. Louis Marie Hanrahan
In Memory of… (those remembered are in BOLD)
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In Memory of… (continued) (those remembered are in BOLD)
Bradley & Victoria KeaslerVickie Keasler
Tony KellyMary Healey Starr
Mr. & Mrs. James KellySr. Jean King
Mary Pat CooperSr. Pauline Knapp
Mrs. Marcia PistilliSr. Pauline KnappSr. Theresa Knapp
Helene HarkinsJacqueline Simone
Virginia LevanasMichael Ryan
Fr. Alexander LewisMary & Joseph R.C. Staff
Frank & Mary Agnes LongworthMrs. Pam Pelton
Roger Allen LoucksPaul & Vicki Bowinkel
Don & Peg MacDonaldSr. Sheila Collins
Mildred Louise MachadoFredrick R. Machado, Jr.
Keith MackieMrs. Joan Mackie
Vernon ManningMrs. Margie Manning
Alden MarkelRegina Markel
Patrick MarrinanMrs. Marcella Marrinan
Geraldine MassopustCarl F. Massopust
Sr. Janet McConnellMrs. Rita Nowlin
Veronica & James McDermottJames A. McDermott
Irene McFarlandMrs. Marilyn Puckett
Johanna MeulenbroekMr. & Mrs. Ronald W. Fryer
Brooke MoyerGary Moyer
Angie MuccilloMrs. Anita Bohan
Yvette NooneySr. Mary Jensch
Philip NowlinMrs. Rita Nowlin
Joan Putman O’BrienMrs. Deanna Putman-Penn
Yvonne O’ConnellMichael O’Connell
James PalmerMs. Mariella Palmer
Angelo PeroneMrs. Mary Perone
Margaret Mary PerroneMary & Joseph R.C. Staff
Sr. Mary Anne PetersonJacqueline Simone
Virginia Porco-LambertMrs. Jenny Saraceno
Marilyn & Frank J. ProvenzanoMr. & Mrs. Frank Provenzano
Al & Louise PutmanMrs. Deanna Putman-Penn
Bill QuinnMr. & Mrs. Paul Rockenstein
Jim RaganDaughters of Mary & JosephSr. Louis Marie HanrahanSr. Helen Vigil
Carmel RancountKristine & Gary Scano
Sophie FitzmauriceSr. Anna Mary Reilly
Sr. Mary Enda CreeganEdward P. Reilly
Sr. Karen Marie, DMJRaymond Reischl
Sr. Mary JenschMarie Rientord
Sr. Julia CostelloSalvador Sr., Salvador Jr.Estela, Roy, & Jorge Rios & babyMartha
Ms. Jorginna RiosEdith & Ventura Rivara
Barbara RivaraLes Paul Robley
Ms. Frances HusackRowe & Whalan families
Mr. & Mrs. Harold RoweSalm Family
Kathryn SalmMichael J. Schilz
Mr. & Mrs. Theodore SchilzDonald Schultz
Mrs. Juanita Schultz
Phyllis SearsHarry Wrin
Arthur & Alexandra SelnaMrs. Michele BurgerMrs. Nicole Selna
Simon & Lastrapes familiesRobert & Augustine Simon
Katherine Siva-SaubelDaughters of Mary & Joseph
Robert SolorioJohn & Carmen Solorio
Rosemary StuartSr. Louis Marie HanrahanSr. Helen Vigil
Paul SuppaAnonymous
Walter SwistMrs. Christine Swist Crowe
Fred SzulcSr. Mary Jensch
Richard TuckerMr. & Mrs. John Arndt
Bill Tyree & familyEllen Tyree
Mary VippermanJanet Watkins
Mrs. Mary WalshSr. Louis Marie HanrahanSr. Helen Vigil
Richard WargnierMrs. Janice M. Rector
Art & Bette WeissmanMrs. Darleen Fitzgerald
Margaret WelkerMr. & Mrs. Matteo CostamagnaRaymond J. Welker, Sr.
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“Some changes look negative on the
surface but you will soon realize that
space is being created in your life for
something new to emerge.”
~ Eckhart Tolle
Tasting LifeAnthony De Mello
Before the young man began his studies, he wanted assurance
from the Master.
"Can you teach me the goal of human life?"
"I cannot," replied the Master.
"Or at least its meaning?"
"I cannot."
"Can you indicate to me the nature of death and of life
beyond the grave?"
"I cannot."
The young man walked away in scorn. The disciples were dis-
mayed that their Master had been shown up in a poor light..
Said the Master soothingly, "Of what is it to comprehend
life's nature and life's meaning if you have never tasted it? I'd
rather you ate your pudding than speculated on it."