Allegany Franciscan Ministries seeks to improve the overall health of individuals by increasing access to health services and information. Allegany Franciscan Ministries grew out of the health care ministries of the FSA, and is a member of Catholic Health East. It provides grants to organizations in the three regions of Florida formerly served by FSA hospitals: Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie counties, and the Tampa Bay area of Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties. Its annual grant-making budget currently averages $6 million. Since awarding its first grant in1998, Allegany Franciscan Ministries has invested nearly $60 million in nonprofit organizations serving those most in need in its targeted communities. Over 3,300 grants have been made to nearly 1,400 organizations. In addition to awarding grants, Allegany Franciscan Ministries’ staff and volunteers work collaboratively with its nonprofit community partners and other funders to promote physical, mental, spiritual, societal and cultural health and well-being in the communities it serves. For more information, please visit Allegany Franciscan Ministries’ website at www.afmfl.org.

Canticle Farm

Canticle Farm is a non-profit Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm guided by a dedicated core group of local residents. We grow certified naturally grown produce. We are located in Allegany, NY (near Olean). The Mission of Canticle Farm, a ministry sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany (FSA), is to reverence, protect, and honor the sacredness of God's Creation. Canticle Farm, a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Farm, is committed to connect all peoples, to practice Earth friendly habits, and to come to a realization of a Creation centered spirituality.

The Dwelling Place of New York

In the spirit of St. Francis, The Dwelling Place provides food, shelter and support services to homeless women. Each resident is welcomed with love and respect regardless of their race, religious beliefs or sexual orientation. The 15-bed transitional shelter has helped thousands of women build healthy, independent lives.

Donations If you would like to make a donation to the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, please send it to: Generalate, Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, PO Box W, St. Bonaventure NY 14778. For more information, contact Colleen Prey at fsa@fsallegany.org.



	Jesus is risen! Alleluia! 2012 Jubilarians Silver H. Angella Harris, OSF Golden Carol Ann Kenyon, OSF, Kathleen Maire, OSF, Donna Eileen Kane, OSF, Marie Antoinette Pellegrino, OSF, Ana Christina Vieira da Silva, OSF, DoloresAnne O’Brien, OSF, Catherine M. Cahill, OSF, Ana Bernadete Albernaz,OSF, Solange Helena de Oliviera,OSF, Angela Cools-Lartigue, OSF, Lucy Cardet, OSF, Maria do Socorro Santos Rosal, OSF, Dymphna Aherne, OSF, MaryElaine Cote, OSF, Mary Murphy, OSF, Christine Elizabeth Tenn, OSF 60th Teresinha dos Santos, OSF, Maria Goretti Lowe, OSF, Rita Francis Guaracsi, OSF, Helen Lodge, OSF, Patricia Redmond, OSF, Janet Sullivan, OSF, Gladys Sharkey, OSF, Noella Lachat, OSF, Rosemarie Lucente, OSF, Anne Martin Robonie, OSF, Ann Casserly, OSF, Margaret Pacheco, OSF, Anna Theresa Sheridan, OSF,Magdalen Marie Newton, OSF 65th Mary Ellen Walsh, OSF Anne Shepherd, OSF, Mary Laffey, OSF Kathleen Francis Honc, OSF Mary Lourdes Donovan, OSF, EvaDiCamillo,OSF 70th M. Jean Francis Chen, OSF M.Cecile Ho On, OSF Annette Mirco, OSFM, Eileen Joseph Regan, OSF, Ruth Mary Barthle, OSF Mary T. Johnson,OSF 75th Frances Nevins, OSF CONGRATULATIONS! Introducing the beautiful new St. Francis of Assisi sculpture in The Canticle of the Creatures Meditation Garden at Lourdes Hospital Camden, NJ! When the beautiful tulip tree in the center of the Canticle of the Creatures Meditation Garden started to die, Sr. Marianne Hieb had a vision. She would not just let the tree go, but spare much of it so that it may be reborn in a new light. And so began the work that came to completion this week in a form beyond anyone's greatest imagination. In just two days, through the talented hands of Brian Ackley of Ackmonster Chainsaw Art we were able to take the remaining trunk of the tulip tree and transform it into a visionary sculpture of St. Francis of Assisi. The vision and work of the two artists' collaboration could not have revealed itself in more beautiful form. To learn more about The Canticle of the Creatures Meditation Garden located at 1049 Haddon Avenue in Collingswood, please visit: http://www.lourdeswellnesscenter.org/garden/ OGH Pastoral Care Receives an Award On behalf of Olean General Hospital Pastoral Care, Dana E.Hollis, OSF, BCC (Board Certified Chaplain), accepted the 2012 Ecumen Award. The award, which recognizes an individual or group promoting and invoking an ecumenical spirit in our community, was presented at the Christ United Methodist Church in Olean, as part of the Greater Olean Area Churches (GOAC) ecumenical service for Christian Unity Week. Previous winners include: The Warming House, sponsored by Saint Bonaventure University; The Bridge, sponsored by Saint Bonaventure Church; The Genesis House, and Bethany Lutheran Church, sponsor of the Food Pantry. The Rev. Dan McDowell, Chair of The Greater Olean Association of Churches presents the 2012 Ecumen Award to Sister Dana E. Hollis, OSF, BCC, during the January 29 Service of Christian Unity. Chapter 2012 Courageous Women Incarnating the Christ As I reflect on the theme for Chapter 2012, I keep thinking [about] how much courage it takes to incarnate the Christ in this 21st century, which has become so secularized. I believe we are living in a world not unlike the world in which Francis and Clare grew up, but somehow, we are fighting very different forces. Francis and Clare did what was theirs to do in their time and made a significant impact on the world... Judith Terrameo, OSF House Blessing at St. Elizabeth's Convent in Tampa St. Elizabeth’s newly-renovated house of prayer and assisted living facility was the scene of a special prayer service on January 22, attended by the sisters in the Tampa Bay area, Sisters Avril and J. Miriam, our employees and some of their family members, representatives from Hoffman, Haverty Furniture, Vogel Brothers Construction and friends of the sisters. As guests arrived, they were given tours of the renovated areas, then invited to gather in the chapel for a lovely prayer service. At the end of the service in the chapel, Fr. George Corrigan, OFM, accompanied by Betty Moore and John Francis Coyle (residents at St. Elizabeth’s), blessed each room in the convent. A wonderful reception followed. The convent now meets all the requirements for an assisted living facility—a mandate of our 2008 Chapter. Sisters sing the Franciscan Blessing over those who were involved in the renovation. Allegany Franciscan Ministries Awards $4.5 Million in Grants taken from a press release submitted by Eileen Coogan Boyle, President/CEO The Board of Trustees of Allegany Franciscan Ministries recently awarded grants totaling $4,535,000 to 83 nonprofit community organizations. Most of the projects funded are located in the six Florida counties served by Allegany Franciscan Ministries. With these recent grants, Allegany Franciscan Ministries has provided $5.6M in total to community organizations in 2011, and $60M since 1998. “These grants will help create healthier communities by supporting efforts that positively impact the health of individuals, families, and communities, and improve access to health services for marginalized, vulnerable or underserved people,” said Eileen Coogan Boyle, President/CEO. “Many of our grant partners have faced decreased contributions and cuts in other funding sources over the last few years and we are grateful to have the means to make these significant financial investments to improve the health of our community. The overall intent of Allegany Franciscan Ministries’ grants in 2011 was to increase access to health services and improve the overall health status of underserved communities. Strategies and funding priorities in 2011 included community education and outreach, health care services and basic needs, increased capacity and coordination of the healthcare delivery system, and advocacy and community mobilization. Fort Myers Parish and School Celebrate Life and Ministry of Sister Elaine Mahoney, OSF On January 4, the St. Francis Xavier School and Parish Family in Fort Myers, Fla., gathered for a memorial Mass to celebrate the life and ministry of Elaine Mahoney, OSF. A loving community of approximately 150 sisters, parishioners, teachers, colleagues, parents, students, graduates and benefactors participated in this liturgy, which was concelebrated by six priests. During a simple reception after Mass, everyone expressed heartfelt gratitude for Elaine’s Franciscan joy, compassion and leadership during her tenure as the school principal from 1979 to 2001. View from the Motherhouse Bell Tower Pictured is view from the bell tower of the Motherhouse, and the cross at the top of the bell tower. Also pictured is the bell from the old Motherhouse, one of the bells that echo through the hills and valleys of Allegany three times a day and more on special occasions. Our sisters in Brazil have a beautiful website! We invite you to visit www.franciscanasgo.org.br	Last updated April 8, 2012 Please click for: Employment Opportunities Allegany Franciscan Ministries seeks to improve the overall health of individuals by increasing access to health services and information. Allegany Franciscan Ministries grew out of the health care ministries of the FSA, and is a member of Catholic Health East. It provides grants to organizations in the three regions of Florida formerly served by FSA hospitals: Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie counties, and the Tampa Bay area of Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties. Its annual grant-making budget currently averages $6 million. Since awarding its first grant in1998, Allegany Franciscan Ministries has invested nearly $60 million in nonprofit organizations serving those most in need in its targeted communities. Over 3,300 grants have been made to nearly 1,400 organizations. In addition to awarding grants, Allegany Franciscan Ministries’ staff and volunteers work collaboratively with its nonprofit community partners and other funders to promote physical, mental, spiritual, societal and cultural health and well-being in the communities it serves. For more information, please visit Allegany Franciscan Ministries’ website at www.afmfl.org. Do you have any special prayer requests? Email our sisters Canticle Farm Canticle Farm is a non-profit Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm guided by a dedicated core group of local residents. We grow certified naturally grown produce. We are located in Allegany, NY (near Olean). The Mission of Canticle Farm, a ministry sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany (FSA), is to reverence, protect, and honor the sacredness of God's Creation. Canticle Farm, a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Farm, is committed to connect all peoples, to practice Earth friendly habits, and to come to a realization of a Creation centered spirituality. The Dwelling Place of New York In the spirit of St. Francis, The Dwelling Place provides food, shelter and support services to homeless women. Each resident is welcomed with love and respect regardless of their race, religious beliefs or sexual orientation. The 15-bed transitional shelter has helped thousands of women build healthy, independent lives. Donations If you would like to make a donation to the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, please send it to: Generalate, Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, PO Box W, St. Bonaventure NY 14778. For more information, contact Colleen Prey at fsa@fsallegany.org. 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House Blessing at St. Elizabeth's Convent in Tampa