1. Mardi Gras Magic 2009

3. In 2008, your generous contributions supported Eight Underfunded Grants

4. MEET THE SISTERS

5. Judiann Derhake, SLW Jeannette Daniel, SLW St. Anthony School Bunkie, LA

6. “ Sisters Judiann and Jeannette are both committed to serving God and our school.” -Doris C. Moreau, Pre-School Teacher Bunkie, LA

7. “ I cannot tell you how many parents call or e-mail with positive comments regarding their students and the Sisters .”-Teacher Bunkie, LA

8. Sisters Judiann and Jeannette’s creativity and innovative spirit are contagious. They are successful in pursuing grant opportunities for St. Anthony School. Bunkie, LA

9. St. Anthony School, Bunkie, LA

10. Sisters Judiann and Jeannette pray with teachers. Bunkie, LA

11. Bunkie, LA

12. Bunkie, LA

13. Bunkie, LA

14. Bunkie, LA

15. Bunkie, LA

16. Bunkie, LA

17. Sister Judiann was shoveling dirt when a kind neighbor came to help. Bunkie, LA

18. Joanne Grib, SLW Arlington Heights, IL

19. Sister Joanne Teaches computer literacy at the Arlington Heights Senior Center. Arlington Heights, IL

20. Arlington Heights, IL

21. Arlington Heights, IL

22. Sister Joanne leads Bible study. Arlington Heights, IL

23. Sister Joanne Volunteers through Journeys from PADS to HOPE. Arlington Heights, IL

24. Sister Joanne Journeys from PADS to HOPE assists men, women and families in Cook County who have become or are at risk of becoming homeless. Arlington Heights, IL

25. Sister Joanne Arlington Heights, IL

26. Vianney Moore, SLW New Orleans, LA

27. “ I have been ministering at Our Lady of Guadalupe/St. Jude International Shrine since September 2007.” New Orleans, LA

28. New Orleans, LA “ It is a joy ministering in this parish which has such diversity. I am blessed to be here. I ask God to continue to bless each of us here at Lady of Guadalupe/ St. Jude International Shrine.”

29. Norma Thelen, SLW Flint, MI

30. Sister Norma is continuing her third year as part-time administrative assistant at Christ the King Catholic Church in Flint, MI.

31. Sister Norma prepared Akeyia McBride and Zapporah Turner for the sacrament of First Communion. Flint, MI

32. Anita Myles and Sister Norma decorate the church for the season of autumn. Flint, MI

33. Flint, MI Serving a delicious BBQ dinner at the parish festival.

34. Flint, MI Celebrating the special birthday of Uela Colier, a long-time parishioner.

35. Jeannine Randolph, SLW Arlington Heights, IL

36. Arlington Heights, IL

37. “ Aware that many would probably not be able to receive massage therapy, I give my services for less.” -Sister Jeannine Arlington Heights, IL

38. “… I feel privileged to be a part of their healing process.” Arlington Heights, IL

40. Carrie Miller, SLW Arlington Heights, IL

41. Sister Carrie mentors families in need of affordable, supportive housing. Arlington Heights, IL

42. “ It’s a matter of justice…that people should be able to live in the area in which they work.” -Sister Carrie Arlington Heights, IL

43. Sister Carrie with West Texas Associates

44. Kristine Vorenkamp, SLW Arlington Heights, IL

45. Sister Kristine ministers to Latino Catholics as Director of Religious Education for Misión San Juan Diego. Arlington Heights, IL

46. Events held at Misi ó n San Juan Diego Arlington Heights, IL

47. Arlington Heights, IL

48. Arlington Heights, IL

49. Arlington Heights, IL

50. Announcing 2009 Mission Fund Grant Recipients

52. Georgene Schumacher, SLW New Recipient

55. Scenes from Mardi Gras Magic 2008

56. Patty Colabuono Joanne Grib, SLW

57. Kristine Vorenkamp, SLW Georgene Schumacher, SLW

58. Barbara Mass, SLW

59. Mary Ann Zrust, SLW Mary Ambrose Wack, SLW

60. Annette and Mike Robbins

61. Genevieve Shea, SLW

62. Marie McKenna, SLW

63. Marlene Geimer, SLW Mary Kay Geimer

64. Michael Gibbs Stella Stacken, SLW

65. Joanne Grib, SLW Bonnie and Bob Minaglia

66. Charlene Baller, SLW

68. Carole O’Neill Carrie Miller, SLW

71. 2008 Mardi Gras Committee

73. Stella Stacken, SLW

74. Char Greil Paul Schaffhausen

76. Mark and Pat Hartmann Mariata Hartmann, SLW

77. Georgene Schumacher, SLW Pat Bethel

78. Mary Imelda Fischer, SLW

79. Johnny Burnett

80. Robby and E.J. Cormier Lynda Rink, SLW