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Share in Our Mission - Share in Their Care
There are a variety of ways for concerned individuals to share in the mission of the Sisters of St. John the Baptist. The Office of Development enables individuals to support the needs of the Sisters and their ministries through charitable donations and bequest remembrances.
Under Sr. Rosaria De Maro the Development Office raises funds for:- The care of the increasing number of Retired Sisters
- The funding of special projects for the poor such as Take-A-Break, a summer vacation program for needy families.
- The support of the Community's missionary efforts, particularly in Mexico.
In the spirit of their Founder Saint Alfonso Maria Fusco, the Sisters have relied on God's Providence to meet their needs in all circumstances of their ministry. Today, God's Providence most often comes through the financial assistance of generous friends like yourself.
Contributions can be made in various forms and can be immediate or arranged as part of an estate bequest at the time of death. For further information please contact:
Sr. Rosaria De Maro, CSJB
Office of Development
Mount St. John Convent
150 Anderson Hill Road
Purchase, NY 10577
914-761-7965
[email protected]
[email protected]
Elevator in Retirement Home Upgraded
Thanks to the wonderful generosity of the families and friends of the Sisters of St John the Baptist, a "re-newed" elevator is now in place at Mt. St. John, our Retirement Convent in Purchase, NY. This capital project was vital to serving the needs of our elderly and ailing Sisters as well as insuring their safety.To all our Benefactors we humbly say "THANK YOU" - and assure you of a daily remembrance in our prayers.
Did You Know ???
* Until recently religious Sisters were given a very modest stipend for their services, prohibiting any significant saving for the future.
* For many years religious women were not allowed by civil law to participate in the Social Security program. As a result, the average annual Social Security benefit now for women religious is $3,537. The average cost of supporting an elderly Sister is $27,474.76.* The median age of religious has risen dramatically. For the Baptistine Sisters in the United States 50% are 70 years of age or older. With the dramatic decline in the number of new members, this means that there are significantly fewer members to support the elderly religious.
Sr. Rosaria De Maro, CSJB
Office of Development
Mount St. John Convent
150 Anderson Hill Road
Purchase, NY 10577
914-761-7965
[email protected]