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Putting Food on the Table
Putting Food on the Table
Written by Ernie Stark
Consider the task: ensuring that 600+ residents have nutritious food that meet their individual needs. That’s the mission of the Food Services Department, led by Director Bob Noga, his assistants Jim Ahlfeld and Kyle Rhone, as well as Head Chef Sammy Johnson and Head Baker Freddy Fernandez. Food Services reports to Father Jack, who said “They do all the work.”
The task of feeding Misericordia residents is a complex job, which requires a great deal of...
Benefit Bulletin
Benefit Bulletin
Dear Parents, Families, and Friends,
This is the first in a series of bulletins containing important information about the upcoming MFA Benefit celebrating our 100th Anniversary. Watch the video below!
Then, please purchase/underwrite silent auction items that we need for the Benefit:
- Click HERE to go to the GiveSmart MFA Benefit site and register or login
- Purchase one or more of the many items we need for the silent auction
- Your purchases are considered a donation to Misericordia
- Yo...
Meet Father Jack Clair
Meet Father Jack Clair
by Ernie Stark
Many of us have attended Mass with Father Jack or seen him at various campus events. Did you know that Father is responsible for several departments that keep Misericordia running? These include Food Services, Maintenance and Security. Look for subsequent articles about these important departments.
Most of us do not know Father Jack’s personal story or what brought him to Misericordia. Let’s hear that in Father’s own words.
“I was adopted by an Irish Catholic fa...
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Misericordia: Action Required
Misericordia: Action Required
Dear Misericordia Families:
We are asking you to take action by submitting a comment to the Illinois Department of Human Services regarding proposed rule changes that will prevent campus settings and other types of congregate settings in Illinois from receiving Medicaid waiver funding. These rule changes will not directly affect any of Misericordia’s current homes because its campus homes receive Medicaid funding that is reserved for intermediate care facilities ...
Together for Choice - Important Medicaid Provisions Supporting Choice
Together for Choice - Important Medicaid Provisions Supporting Choice
Here are some key provisions of the Social Security Act that support choice, particularly the choice of an ICF. Please click the "Medicaid Provisions" below.
General Meeting Registration & Practice
General Meeting Registration & Practice
Date : Sunday, March 21, 2021
Time : 11:00 am
Registration: www.supportmisericordia.org
Registration
The March General Meeting will once again be held in a virtual Zoom webinar format—the same as January's meeting. Once again we are asking you to register ahead of time. When you click on the link above you will be asked four questions: 1. First Name 2. Last Name 3. Email 4. Residence where your loved one lives.
After you click on the “ Regi...