G A L A 2 0 1 9 - St.Katharine Drexel

G A L A2 0 1 9and SKD National Justice AwardBenefitting theSisters of the Blessed SacramentFOUNDED BY SAINT KATHARINE DREXELSunday, Sept. 29, 3-8 p.m.Belle Voir Manor at Pen Ryn Estate

Still Walking in the Footsteps.The Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament have continued inministry, following Mother Katharine’s footsteps sincetheir founding in 1891. Sharing the life of the Eucharistand the message of the Gospel with all peoples to effectunity and community .and be a sign for the world.SBS Mission StatementGuided by the spirit of Katharine Drexel, we are calledto share the gospel message with the poor, especiallyamong the Black and Native American peoples andto challenge all forms of racism as well as the otherdeeply rooted injustices in the world today.LeadershipSr. Donna Breslin, SBS PresidentSr. Jane Nesmith, SBS Vice-PresidentSr. Sandra Schmidt, SBS CouncilorSr. Jean Olmstead, SBS CouncilorG A L A2 0 1 9CommitteeSr. Pat Downs, SBS GALA Committee ChairVernell BrownCecilia LitesSr. Carole Eden, SBSSr. Sandra Schmidt, SBSTina GerlachRae-Maria SmithBob GuthermanJack WallJoyce Hadley, ASBSCarl WeigandKristina JulianoCheri Wenger2

G A L A2 0 1 9ItineraryCocktails & Hors d’oeuvresPrize Chance and Money Raffle SalesBidding on displayed Silent Auction ItemsSlideshow of the SBS ministries willcontinually run during the cocktail hour3 – 4:00 PM3:45 PMBallroom Doors Open3:45 - 4:00 PMSeating of Guests4:00 PMWelcome — Sr. Donna Breslin, SBS PresidentPresentation of SKD National Justice Award 2019Josephine C. Mandeville, Acceptance Speechfor the Connelly FoundationBlessing — Msgr. Wilfred J. Pashley,Pastor, St. Barbara Parish, Phila., PA4:30 PM4:35 PMBuffet opens — Guests will be called6:00 PMBuffet closes6:15 PMDessert6:30 - 8:00 PMMusic, dancing and conversation6:45 PMRecognition of SBS, ASBS, Alumni, etc.Winners announced (Money, Prizes & 50-50)Announcement of Silent Auction Winning Bids7:55 PMClosing remarks — Sr. Donna Breslin, SBS President8:00 PMHave a safe drive home! Our gratitude for makingGALA 2019 a wonderful evening.3

G A L A2 0 1 9ANGEL SPONSORSHIPSWe gratefully acknowledge our sponsors who have generously partneredwith us, and kindly ask you to show your support to them!Seraphim 5,000 - 9,999Richard & Mary DowdCherubim 3,000 - 4,999St. Katharine Drexel Church(Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania)“The first church in the world named forSaint Katharine Drexel”T hrones 1,000 - 2,999Anonymous DonorAnonymous Donorin Memory of Sr. Monica Loughlin, SBSGlenmede Investment Management, LP(continued on page 5)4

G A L A2 0 1 9ANGEL SPONSORSHIPSWe gratefully acknowledge our sponsors who have generously partneredwith us, and kindly ask you to show your support to them!T hrones (cont.) 1,000 - 2,999Knights of Columbus - Pope Pius XII CouncilLakeview Capital Partners - InstitutionalSt. Barbara Parish(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)Zevin Asset Management/Sonia KowalDominions 500 - 999Clearbridge InvestmentsJohn Patrick Publishing CompanyMayor Joseph DiGirolamoO’Connor FoundationWSFS/Beneficial Bank5

Archangel 150 - 499Carillon Tower AdvisorsO’Connell and Company, LLCDana Investment AdvisorsOppenheimer InvestmentManagementJean & John HartiganPeter Oroszlany(In Memory ofSr. Marguerite Lewis)Perla SaggeHoly Family UniversityErrol ToulonBarbara LoftusRuth WilkersonGuard ian Angels 100 - 149Helen PardoCassandra PistoriusPaul’s Run / Bill HinesMaureen RamseyKathy & Gary Scott, ASBSMuriel SegreRae-Maria SmithChristine ThomasLouis & Rita BaldwinIris BillingerDr. Gertrude Still Brown “Trudy”Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peterand Paul / Rev. Gerard D. GillAnthony & Mary DunleavyRosemarie EllershawEileen GriffinGeorge Le QuierSagan MedvecDrew MentaMargie MicalettiJane WinfieldRita Ziemba(In Memory of Sr. Rita Gillen)We gratefully acknowledge our sponsors who have generously partneredwith us, and kindly ask you to show your support to them!6

Table SponsorshipsWe gratefully acknowledge the following people whopurchased or sponsored full tables for our event:Friends of Carl WeigandPaul’s Run/Bill HinesSt. Michael Indian SchoolTom & Sarah McCarthyPrize DonorsMoney Tree (valued at 650)Donated by their families in memory of :Sr. Catherine Bardsley, SBS and Loie SimkoLenovo 15” Laptop (valued at approx. 420)Donated by JenTech (Collegeville, PA)Hospitality Basket (valued at approx. 600)Donations from Various Donors 100 gift card included donated by Sarah McCarthyTaste of New Orleans (See donor list provided on page 8.)Special Thanks to Lynn Honoré, our New Orleans connection!All proceeds benefit the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament and their ministries.Find us on Facebook: ent7

Thank YouTo T h e M a n y P r i z e D o n o r s f o r t h i s P r i z e P a c k a g e :“Taste of New Orleans”(valued at 2,380 — which includes 775 in gift cards towards travel expenses!* )Coordinated by Lynn Honoré, our New Orleans ConnectionAccommodations:2 Nights @ the Hyatt CentricFrench Quarter *New Orleans, LA*Inc. Room for 2 (Sun. - Thurs. Only)( 600 Value valid thru 12/21/2020)1 Night Stay @ HistoricWoodland Plantation* (c. 1834)Myrtle Grove, LA*Plus 100 value in Spirits Hall( 320 Value)Sunday Night Stay@ The Columns*New Orleans, LA*Accommodations for 2with Mon. Breakfast(Gift Certificate up to 250)Food & Dining:Katie’s Restaurant,New Orleans, LA( 100 Gift Card)Legacy Kitchen,Commander’s Palace,New Orleans /Dinner for Two( 125 Gift Certificate)New Orleans, LALangenstein’s Grocery Store( 50 Gift Certif icate)Lil’ Dizzy’s Cafe,Willie Mae’s Scotch House( 60 Gift Certif icate donated by 50 Gift CertificateNew Orleans, LA(2- 25 Gift Certificates)Franklin Avenue Pharmacy)* Cash Donations provided in gift cards:Anonymous DonorCamden Heights, LLCGeorge Allain IIIParkway Bakery & Tavern( 300 donation)( 75 donation)( 300 donation)( 100 donation)Please consider patronizing our prize donors whenever possible!8

Thank YouFor Helping Us to C ontinue Walking in the Footsteps ofSt. Katharine DrexelYour support of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament helps usto continue to share the Gospel, provide Eucharistic-focusedministry efforts, as well as enrich the lives of people througheducation, pastoral services, faith & spiritual enrichment,wellness programs and humanitarian outreach. It also assistsus with the care and support of our SBS community.Sr. Marianne Poole, SBSMadison, TNSr. Anne Meehan, SBSBelle Glade, FLSr. Nathalee Bryant, SBSNew Orleans, LASr. Mary Norbert Moline, SBSPhiladelphia, PASr. Genevieve Allen, SBSSt. Michaels, AZ9

CRITERIA FORSAINT KATHARINE DREXELNational Justice AwardIn recognition of the gift of shared responsibility, outlinedin our Mission Statement on page 2, the Saint KatharineDrexel National Justice Award was conceived as a call forall to share the Gospel message and challenge deeply rootedinjustice in the world.The recipient(s) must be: Living a life infused with deep religious and moral values;Supportive of cultural and social equality among all peoples;Concerned for the poor, the unchurched, and the alienated;Appreciative of the variety and values in racial andcultural heritages; Willing to do whatever is possible to bring about a better worldof peace and justice for all.Josephine C. Mandeville, will accept the award on behalfof the Connelly Foundation whose integrity of faithfullyembracing the vision of its Founders of “identifying individualsand groups whose leadership can bring about positive change”led to their selection as this year’s award recipient.Collaboration among individuals/groups allowing the sacredremains of Saint Katharine Drexel to be placed at the CathedralBasilica of Saints Peter and Paul, and having the capability ofInternational/National EWTN television coverage was enabledthrough the commitment of the Connelly Foundation.2019SKD National Justice Award CommitteeSr. Jean Olmstead, SBS LeadershipCarole Blanks, ASBS DirectorRepresentative Gene DiGirolamoSr. Patricia Downs, SBSJoyce Hadley, ASBSRosalind Hale, ASBSSr. Juliana Haynes, SBSMartha HortonStella KulpHilda Wiltz, ASBS10

SAINT KATHARINE DREXELNational Justice AwardFormer Award 2015201620172018Bishop J. Terry Steib, SVD, DDRegina Benjamin, MD, MBA /Wendell Young IIITom McCarthyVery Rev. Larry C. Dunham, OFMDr. Norman FrancisSr. Kateri Mitchell, SSSSr. Sandra Smithson, OSFSr. Mary Scullion, RSMLou BaldwinFranciscan Volunteer MinistryCarmen BermudezRev. Wayne PaysseAnne HoppenotSr. Patricia Daly, OPCongratulations to our2019SKD National Justice Award RecipientThe Connelly FoundationJosephine C. Mandeville, Company Chair, is acceptingthe award on behalf of the Connelly Foundation.11

SAINT KATHARINE DREXELNational Justice Award 2019Recipient:The Connelly FoundationThe St. Katharine Drexel National Justice Award represents theSpiritual/Justice vision of our congregation, the Sisters of the BlessedSacrament. It was instituted following a suggestion in 2005 by Rev.Clarence Williams to Sr. Patricia Downs, Director of the MissionCenter and National Shrine of St. Katharine Drexel / 2005 GALACommittee Chair, and Sr. Juliana Haynes, Director of Public Relationsat the time.Between the years 2006-2009 the award presentation became part ofthe annual GALA event. From 2010-2017, it was presented followingthe St. Katharine Drexel Feast Day Mass, and in 2018, it returned aspart of the SBS GALA event.Josephine C. Mandeville, Chair of theConnelly Foundation, is accepting theaward on behalf of our 2019 St. KatharineDrexel National Justice Award recipient,the Connelly Foundation. Inspired bytheir Catholic heritage, the mission of theConnelly Foundation is to create access forthose in need and opportunity for thosewith vision.Staying true to the vision and foresightof the Founders, the Connelly Foundationhas continued to embrace the philosophy ofidentifying individuals and groups whose leadership can bring positivechange, then supporting their ability to serve those around them.In recognition of the gift of shared responsibility, outlined in ourMission Statement on page 2, the Saint Katharine Drexel NationalJustice Award was conceived as a call for all to share the Gospelmessage and challenge deeply rooted injustice in the world.Congratulations and thank you for followingin the footsteps of St. Katharine Drexel!12

With heartfelt gratitude we recognizeThe Connelly Foundationas the recipient of the 2019St. Katharine Drexel National Justice Awardfor exemplary philanthropic leadership infaithfully supporting the many and diversegood works that promote human dignity andhelp people achieve their God-given potential.May the gifts of God’s love and mercy everabound for people whose lives are touched byyour ongoing goodness and generosity.We are also pleased to honor theSisters of the Blessed Sacramentfor your ongoing service and solidaritywith our brothers and sisters in need.You continue to inspire all who are engagedin the Church’s works of justice and charity.“Everything is given freely by God, all is grace,all is a gift of His love for us as we have receivedthis gift freely, so we are called to freely give byletting the Holy Spirit make of us a gift for others!”– Pope Francis13

Building strength in ourcommunities togetherU.S. Bank is honored to sponsor the 2019 Sisters of BlessedSacrament Gala and SKD National Justice Award. We areproud to help support their mission and initiative to enhancethe possibilities within the communities they serve and createa Eucharistic world rooted in compassion and justice.Get to know us atusbank.com/investment servicesMember FDIC 2019 U.S. Bank 082819 22980614