Dear Coworkers and Families,
I am sorry I have not written since before Easter. I will fill you in as I go along. Thanks to all who made our Holy Week so special, especially Madge, Bob, Andrew and our Choir Members, as well as Fr. Bart.
A special thank you to the HR Committee of our Board of Directors. They have been working very hard to find the new VP for Human Resources to work with Sharon Keane and her team. We hope to find someone by the time Family Fest is here.
Congratulations to Julie O’Sullivan and our Young Professionals group. They had another outstanding Red Heart Bash this year. They were able to present over $100,000.00 in proceeds from last year’s Bash. Thanks!
I had a planned hernia surgery that ended up way more challenging than expected. I had to be re-hospitalized with blood clots in my abdomen. Recovery took much longer than was planned. Hence, why this message has taken so long to get out. I am back to 100% and am in the gym 5 to 6 evenings a week. Thank God for health!
The 64th Annual Misericordia Family Association (MFA) Benefit is in the books! Huge thanks to Kay Lunkes, Ellen Malone and their committees for putting on such an amazing event for Misericordia! It is still possible to DONATE to the MFA Benefit. Go to MFAbenefit.org and click the DONATE button at the top.
Thank you to everyone who supported the 64th Annual MFA Benefit in so many ways! We will report on all of our successes in the coming days.
The MFA Benefit Raffle winners are...
Click here to read the May 2024 Campus Connections Newsletter and to catch up on any past ones you've missed.
The Campus Connections Employee Monthly Review Newsletter will follow a new format and schedule. It will now be distributed at the end of the month to provide staff with sufficient time to learn about and seek clarification on important organizational news. This also helps Campus Connection capture weekly events and stories about our staff and residents, as requested by readers. So please look for us in Mis Biz, following the last Wednesday of the month. And as always, thank you for reading!
During June, Misericordia is recognizing the following departments, and there will be an appreciation luncheon on Thursday, June 13th, with employee gifts and raffles:
Information Technology (IT) supports Misericordia staff with their computer and network needs. In addition to day-to-day computer support, IT has completed a number of initiatives, including campus-wide Wi-Fi and the resident care system (AWARDS).
Purchasing & Receiving order supplies for the campus, including diapers, wipes, cleaning, office, and PPE supplies, which they deliver to all residential and administrative departments. They also handle deliveries to campus.
The Business Office supports Misericordia by conducting all financial transactions/needs of the campus, including oversight of the residents’ personal funds; billing the state to receive program funding; payment of expenses incurred by the Home; oversight and cash disbursement to support staff/resident needs on outings, activities, etc.; and cash management of fundraising funds.
Development/PR/Volunteer Office continue to raise awareness and funds for Misericordia. Under the leadership of Lois Gates and the Misericordia Foundation, these departments work with the fundraising groups and volunteers to support Misericordia. Paul Schwartz is the Misericordia Volunteer Coordinator.
We need three volunteers to help set up, greet the staff, and clean up at the June 13th luncheon. For more details and to sign up, please go to this link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EACAE2DA7FBC52-49927160-june
In addition, we are asking that families write notes of thanks and appreciation to the staff in these departments and email them to us at
by Kathryn and John Moery
“Anything we do should be done with the residents,” affirmed Daniel Driscoll, one of the founders of the Yesterday's/Tomorrow Composting Company - a new initiative that aims to create meaningful work opportunities through composting. Currently, there are nine CILA residents fully participating under the guidance of Daniel Driscoll, Liam Sanchez and Carmen Manfredini, staff members who founded the project. The founders exude a passion for this initiative to “shift the culture of Misericordia on how we perceive and process food waste while empowering residents to have a lasting impact on their community”. This work appeals not only to our residents but also to those who seek a better connection to themselves and the Earth.
Celebrating her Jubilee as a Sister of Mercy for 75 years
Thank you, Sister Rosemary, for making a difference and caring for so many in need for the past 75 years, especially for the children and adults of Misericordia and their families who have been a blessed part of your journey since 1969.
To hear more about Sister Rosemary's journey, listen to a Conversation with David Axelrod.
Misericordia will be celebrating Nurses Week from May 6th – 12th with the delivery of bakery goods and meals, raffles, and employee gifts. The nursing staff includes:
Nurses/Nurse Practitioners/Nursing Secretaries who manage the day-to-day health of the residents and provide campus-wide care 24/7, 365 days a year. There are over 130 nurses, including LPNs (Licensed Practical Nurses), RNs (Registered Nurses), and BSNs (Bachelor of Science in Nursing).
We are asking that families write notes of thanks and appreciation to the staff and email them to us at
Shannon, Quinlan, Rosemary, Connelly, Mercy Glen, and McGowan families: please indicate that your notes are for Main Campus South Nursing
Click here to read the March 2024 Campus Connections Newsletter and to catch up on any past ones you've missed.
Don't miss Fr Jack's "State of the State" comments. Link on page 1.
by Barb Quaintance
Nestled on the corner of the Misericordia campus sits The Greenhouse Inn. For thirty-six years, The Greenhouse Inn has been a destination for residents, families, and friends from the community. Good food, good service by residents and volunteers, and the possibility of saying hello to Sister Rosemary or Father Jack makes The Greenhouse Inn the place to be.
The Greenhouse Inn serves approximately 30,000 diners per year. Patrons include families who dine with their residents, residents who are on dates or eating with friends, and large groups from the community. It’s not unusual to see a group of thirty having lunch or brunch at The Greenhouse Inn - and thoroughly enjoying the experience. Managers Lily Devey, a twenty-nine-year Misericordia employee who started at The Devon Café, and Katie Lewis, who joined Misericordia two years ago, keep The Greenhouse Inn humming. Felix Rivera is the head chef, responsible for the delicious offerings, and Manny Aguilar and Jorge Perez also cook. Believe it or not, they are the only paid staff!
by Sue Hartemeyer and Merrily Smith
The acronym, CILA, stands for Community Integrated Living Arrangement. The first one opened in 1996. It was called Hulseman-Murphy and was donated by the family who invented Red Solo Cups. Since then, the following CILAs were added:
1998 McAllister
2002 Farrow
2004 Walsh
2006 Houlihan
2007 Maxwell
2009 Eisenberg
The…in the 2010’s:
Baumgartner, Gerber-Hoag, Leland, Madden, Moore, Rafferty and Walsh-Slattery followed.
With the opening of the Cohen Home in February, the total number of CILAs will now be 15.
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