November 14
A Moment of Thanks
for a Lifetime of Service
This week I received a request from a sister I know to include this letter in our bulletin about the lifetime service of our retired religious. As I read the following my thoughts went to the nuns I knew in my youth who worked tirelessly for the sake of our religious formation. These women work for almost nothing and when they retire they are expected to live on almost nothing. Please, today, take a moment to remember our religious sisters and say a prayer for them. They will thank you for whatever you can give in prayer and donations.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
May the peace of Christ be with you! On the weekend of November 20 – 21, 2010, I ask your support for the special collection for Sisters, now retired, who have served the Archdiocese of Boston. This collection acknowledges the dedication of the Sisters who have been a significant part of our Archdiocesan schools, hospitals and social service ministries for many years.
The rising costs of health care are well documented. Because Sisters were not able to join Social Security until 1972, their retirement benefits are significantly less. Retired Sisters receive less than $4,500/year from Social Security.
Our retired Sisters are wonderful examples of aging with grace, dignity, and faith in God. After living very active lives, they continue in retirement to bring encouragement to others in a variety of ministries in our parishes, schools and hospitals. They pray for the intentions of the Church of Boston and for all who have been part of their lives.
Join me in acknowledging the dedication of our retired Sisters on the weekend of November 20 – 21 as the Archdiocese of Boston offers: A Moment of Thanks for a Lifetime of Service.
Asking God to bless you and with an assurance of a remembrance in my prayers, I am,
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Sister Marian Batho, CSJ
Delegate for Religious
God Bless all our Religious, Holly Clark
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