During the Chapter of elections held September 26 - 27,
the Province of Saint Lucy elected
Sister Patricia Pompa, MPF as the Provincal Superior.

On Saturday, the chapter delegates elected the Councillors:
Sister Betty Jean Takacs
Sister Marianne McCann
Sister Marie Antonelli
Sister Laura Bezila

Join with us in praise and thanksgiving to God
for His blessings on our community.
We are grateful to these sisters for accepting this responsibility.
We pray that we are opened to the Spirit who renews us
and transforms us in our mission to
"Go and teach the Word of God"

The Province of Saint Lucy asks for God's blessings on
Sr. Ascenza Tizzano, General Superior and Sr. Mary Elizabeth Lloyd
as they leave for Rome on Sunday, September 15, 2019
to lead the International Community of Religious Teachers Filippini.

Gracious and Loving God, we mission our
Sisters Ascenza and Mary Elizabeth
to lead with faith, hope and love. 
We pray that your wisdom will sustain, guide and enable them
to guide with compassion, courage and faithfulness.

The Province of Saint Lucy Filippini gives praise and thanks for the sisters 
who served us faithfully during the past six years.
Your dedication to consecration and your commitment to the community
empowers us with faith and hope for the future.
God bless each of you and fill you with expectant joy.
And the entire Filippini community says AMEN!

On Thursday, September 5, 2019, The New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking held a special event to honor Sister Mary Beth Lloyd.

The Coalition drafted a Resolution of Appreciation, not only for her valiant efforts against human trafficking here in the United States, but for all she has done worldwide to stop this atrocity;

The    New Jersey Senate and General Assembly passed a Joint Legislative Resolution of Commendation on her service to humanity and Congratulations on her new position as General Councilor, initiated by Senator Bucco and Assemblymen Bucco and Carroll;

Honorable Mike Sherill of the 11^th Congressional District of the United States House of Representatives, honored her for her tireless efforts to helpthose in need and congratulated Sister Mary Beth with a commemorative acclamation;

and

The American flag was flown over the United States Capitol on August 1^st in honor of Sister Mary Beth.

On Sunday, September 15, 2019, Sr. Mary Beth assumes her new role of General Councilor as she accompanies Sr. Ascenza Tizzano, the newly elected General Superior of the International Institute, the Religious Teachers Filippini. Godspeed as you continue the good work that Our Lord has begun in you!

Sister Josephine Riccio, MPF

Died: Friday, September 27, 2019

Obituary

Please join the sisters in prayer
for the repose of the soul of our dear

Sister Josephine Riccio, MPF
Age:  95   Consecrated Life:  75 years 
 
Pie Jesu Domine, dona ei requiem
Lord Jesus, grant her eternal life.

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