By Sister Pat Murphy, SSND
Among all the challenges of moving to Stella Maris is having to say goodbye to most of our beloved staff members.
We held a ritual in the Assembly Room on Sept. 29 to thank them for their service. The room was packed with Sisters, the Provincial Council, and staff members.
Unless they were scheduled to work that day, they were dressed to the nines!
After a special prayer service of thanksgiving, the Sisters spoke aloud words that described the gifts of the staff. Then the staff returned the favor with their words.
It was very touching experience, with some tears flowing. Each staff member was given a card with a picture of Villa Assumpta and a prayer for them.
A good number of the staff members were celebrating their anniversary year of employment. One nurse and one housekeeper topped the list with 40 years each.
That is dedication!
This was followed by an especially beautiful and delicious dessert social.
We are blessed that some nursing, housekeeping, and PT staff will be employed at Stella Maris!
