by Tina Stendardo
The Program Delivery team is committed to providing families with quarterly updates on all programs.
Please click here to view the first quarterly newsletter. Enjoy!
Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for a stimulating and informative MFA Membership Meeting on Sunday April 16. For those MFA members and friends who were unable to attend Sunday's meeting in person, and for those who want to relive the highlights, we offer a video of the meeting. We have inserted a video (at 3:15 in the recording) about Sr. Rosemary's Laetare Award from Notre Dame University, which was not able to be viewed during the meeting.
Click here to watch the video of the meeting.
The “Packets” full of so very many MFA Benefit paper documents from yesteryears are no more. They can now be found by going to www.mfabenefit.org and clicking on DOCUMENTS in the menu bar at the top of the page.
You can also click here to access the documents. The important forms and informational documents cover the Ad Book, Sponsorships, Raffles, Reservations, Silent Auction, Giving Tree, Invitation, the Renaissance, and the Benefit Guide.
Please review, read, download, and print your own documents as needed! If you are unable to print or access the documents on your own, copies are available in the MFA Benefit Documents bin located on a table in the vestibule at Thome Reception.
Documents can also be accessed from the bottom of each of the Benefit website pages that they belong to (after clicking on a particular menu item).
Dinner Reservations - How to purchase your tickets
During April, the staff in the following departments are being recognized and there will be an appreciation luncheon on Tuesday, April 25th.
Housekeeping whose exemplary work impacts the quality of life for our residents and the entire community.
Laundry which provides clean linens and clothing to many areas on campus.
Kitchen/Food Services who prepare meals for residents on campus, Misericordia events and special events.
Misericordia Businesses which include the Greenhouse Inn Restaurant, Heartstrings Gift Shop, the Sweetheart Shoppe in Glenview, and the Hearts and Flour Bakery & Café.
Bakery whose hand-working staff produce the delicious baked goods that Misericordia is famous for while supporting the residents who work in the bakery.
Security which works around the clock to ensure that Misericordia is safe for the residents and staff.
We need six volunteers to help set-up, greet the staff and clean-up at the April 25th luncheon. For more details and to sign-up, please go to this link:
Meeting will be held on Sunday April 16, 2023 in the Jean Marie Ryan Center. Doors will open at 10:30 am, membership meeting will be called to order at 11:00 am and will adjourn at noon.
Immediately following the meeting there will be opportunities for socializing (complete with some surprise sweet treats).
The Benefit committee will be hard at work and available to answer any benefit questions. There will be representatives from all of the Benefit committees including Reservations, Ad Book, Sponsorship, Raffles, Silent Auction, and Buy It Now - Gift Cards.
Do's & Don'ts for the Meeting
MFA General Membership Meeting
** In Person **
Sunday, April 16, 2023
11:00 AM (doors open at 10:30 AM)
There are some sweet treats planned for all attendees!
This meeting is also Collection Sunday for the 63rd MFA Benefit so ->
In honor of her vision and her compassionate work with the residents of Misericordia for the last 54 years, Sister Rosemary is being awarded the Laetare Medal, which is considered the oldest and most prestigious honor given to American Catholics. Established in 1883, the Laetare Medal was conceived as an American counterpart of the Golden Rose, a papal honor that antedates the 11th century. Past Laetare recipients include President John F. Kennedy, Catholic Worker founder Dorothy Day, novelist Walker Percy, Vice President Joe Biden and Speaker of the House John Boehner.
Thank you to each and every one of you who attended our Annual SIBs meeting. It was wonderful seeing everyone and catching up afterwards at our social hour. We also hope the meeting was informative and gave you confidence that the staff of Misericordia is doing everything in their power to provide an environment that is safe and meaningful for your sibling.
With the pandemic moving further back in our rearview mirror, we are excited and committed to re-vitalizing and re-engaging our board. One of our commitments is to communicate and provide information on a regular basis. We know how busy everyone is and we promise to keep our information succinct and with links to enable you to more easily sign up for volunteer activities.
The Misericordia Family Association 63rd Annual Benefit Raffle ticket sales are now live!
3 fabulous prizes! Cash! Car! Grand!
Click here to learn more about the prizes and purchase Raffle tickets.
Click here to download the Cash/Car/Grand Raffles Flyer/Solicitation Letter to send to your family, friends and work colleagues to help the MFA generate more raffle sales.
Go to www.mfabenefit.org to learn more about the Benefit.
During March, the following departments are being recognized and there will be an appreciation luncheon on Wed, March 22nd.
Maintenance/Building Operations who work tirelessly in every season to keep the campus safe and beautiful for everyone.
Human Resources/Staff Development who recruit, train and work hard to retain the Misericordia staff. They hold specialized trainings and provide resources for the staff.
Reception covers the all-important Thome and McAuley reception areas. The receptionists are great ambassadors for Misericordia.
Behavior Services support the mental and behavioral well-being of the residents. Services include individual and group work to enhance the social, communication and interpersonal skill development of the residents.
Social Services maintains funding and compliance for all Misericordia residents. This includes working with families, scheduling staffings/meetings, working with state agencies and maintaining records.
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