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2014 Feast of St. Joseph Celebration

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2014 FEAST OF ST. JOSEPH CELEBRATION

Friends and supporters of Joseph’s Home gathered on the Feast Day of St. Joseph for a celebratory Mass and reception at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center.

If you missed it this year, the Feast of St. Joseph falls on March 19 annually. Plan to join us in 2015. We look forward to seeing you!

Special thanks to:

  • Father Gary Chmura and Music Director Matt Fodor of Our Lady of Peace for leading the Mass so beautifully
  • Phil Begalla and the staff of Metz Culinary Management for the delicious food and outstanding service at the reception
  • Sisters of Charity Health System staff Marlo Crowder, Mickey Darr, Kyle Miller and Adrian Stover for volunteering their time to help out
  • Kathleen Burn of the St. Vincent Charity Medical Center Pastoral Care Department for her help with arrangements for the Mass

“Joseph was not big on talking, but was big on loving.” – Father Gary Chmura, in his homily for the 2014 Feast of St. Joseph Mass.

Pictures from the celebration

DSC02231.JPGLeft to right: Mr. Tom Monahan, Mrs. Marianne Monahan, Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine Congregational Leader Sr. Judith Ann Karam, CSA

DSC02211.JPGCuyahoga County Councilwoman Yvonne Conwell (left) and Catholic Community Connections President Sr. Joanne Gross, OSU

DSC02235.JPGLeft to right: Sisters of Charity Health System President & CEO Mr. Terry Kessler, Sr. Miriam Erb, CSA, Sr. Cabrini Ferritto, CSA

DSC02210.JPGMs. Carol Moore (left) and Joseph’s Home Executive Director Georgette Jackson

DSC02243.JPGJoseph’s Home residents Mr. Fernandez (left) and Mr. Cordero

DSC02216.JPGMrs. Kathy Kowalski  and Mr. Laurence Kowalski

DSC02219.JPGMrs. Agnes (Aggie) Maynard and Mr. Robert (Bob) Maynard

DSC02224.JPGMr. Frank Miller and Sr. Marietta Rohr, CSA

DSC02227.JPGLeft to right: Sr. Sharon Anne Yanak, CSA, Sr. Rosella Holloman, CSA, Sr. Sandy LoPorto, SSJ-TOSF

DSC02247.JPGJoseph’s Home Board Members Ms. Helena Oroz (left) and Ms. Nadine Ezzie

DSC02233.JPGMr. John Kealy and Mrs. Carole Kealy

DSC02220.JPGMrs. Donna Lazo and Dr. John Lazo

2013 Feast of St. Joseph Celebration

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FEAST OF ST. JOSEPH 2013

On Tuesday, March 19 over 50 supporters and friends of Joseph’s Home gathered at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center to celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph and to recognize over 450 generous organizations, foundations and individuals who supported Joseph’s Home financially in 2012.

Father Neil Kookoothe of The Church of St. Clarence in North Olmsted officiated a Mass in honor of St. Joseph. Father Isidore Munishi of St. Vincent Charity Medical Center and Father Michael Franz of St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church served as concelebrants. Danny O’Brien of The Church of St. Clarence served as musician.

In his homily, Father Kookothe looked to the altars at St. Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal in Montreal for insight into St. Joseph’s life and legacy. One of those altars – Hope of the Sick – highlights his ministry of healing. Others such as Model of Workers and Consolation of the Afflicted point us to his concern for ordinary people and their suffering. The homily left all who heard it with an increased appreciation for St. Joseph and a deeper understanding of what a fitting namesake he is for Joseph’s Home.

After Mass, the guests enjoyed a breakfast reception with food provided by Metz Culinary Management.

The board, staff and residents of Joseph’s Home would like to thank Fr. Neil Kookoothe, Fr. Isidore Munishi, Fr. Michael Franz and Danny O’Brien for their help with the Mass. We would also like to thank Phil Begalla and his team from Metz Culinary Management for providing a great meal and outstanding service.

Most of all, we would like to thank our friends who support the healing mission of Joseph’s Home through their prayers, donations and volunteer service. We enjoyed our time with you and hope to see you again soon!

Sr. Joan Gallagher and Sr. Carole DeCrane
Sr. Joan Gallagher, CSA (Left) and Sr. Carole DeCrane, CSA, both of Lakewood

Marie and Andrew Hirsch
Marie and Andrew Hirsch of Strongsville

Sr. Sandy LoPorto, Sheryl Smith & Jean Shirtliff
From left to right: Joseph’s Home Staff Nurse Sr. Sandy LoPorto, SSJ-TOSF, Sheryl Smith of Cleveland Heights and Jean Shurtleff of Cleveland
Sr. Regina Fierman
Sr. Regina Fierman, CSA of Richfield
Sr. Jane Lab & Sr. Denise Stiles
Sr. Jane Lab, CSA (left) of Cleveland and Sr. Denise Styles, CSA of Ravenna
Audrey Fellows
Audrey Fellows of East Cleveland
Deb Zemanek and Kathleen Kowalski
Deb Zemanek (left) of Northfield and Kathleen Kowalski of North Ridgeville
Larry Kowalski and Mark Weidt
Larry Kowalski (left) of North Ridgeville and Mark Wiedt of Westlake
Sr.Theresa Bontempo and Teresa Andreani
Sr. Theresa Bontempo, CSA (left) of Cleveland and Teresa Andreani of Lakewood
Kay Vine and Sr. Marian Durkin
Kay Vine (left) of Bay Village and Sr. Marian Durkin, CSA of Lakewood
Frank Loiacono, Fr. Michael Franz & Fr. Isidore Munishi
From left to right: Frank Loiacono of Bay Village, Fr. Michael Franz of Cleveland and Fr. Isidore Munishi of Cleveland
Kathy Heigle, Nadine Ezzei & Helena Oroz
From left to right, Joseph’s Home board members Kathy Heigle (chair), Nadine Ezzie (secretary) and Helena Oroz