| CSJ Auxiliary Presents $20,000 Gift to Sisters |
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WHEELING—The West Virginia Auxiliary of the Congregation of St. Joseph presented a $20,000 check to the Sisters of the Congregation of St. Joseph to be used toward the purchase of a van that will transport sisters to and from local appointments and outings.
The check was presented to the sisters at the auxiliary’s annual Christmas luncheon at the Wheeling Country Club. This is the second year of a two-year pledge made by the auxiliary to raise money for the handicap-accessible van. Last year’s contribution by the auxiliary was for $20,000 as well, bringing the total raised for the van to $40,000.
“The mission of the West Virginia Auxiliary of the Congregation of St. Joseph includes providing funds for the sisters’ special needs at Mount St. Joseph and their ministries in West Virginia,” said Judy Szymialis, president of the auxiliary. “Because the sisters are so willing to share their talents, prayers and love, the members of the auxiliary are more than willing to assist them and take great pride in so doing.”
At the luncheon Szymialis presented the check to Sister Mary Alice Girrens, CSJ, administrator and coordinator of Mount St. Joseph.
“With a grateful heart, I accept this generous contribution on behalf of our Wheeling Center,” Sister Girrens said. “A new wheelchair van will provide comfortable transportation to meet our sisters’ health care needs. It will also improve our sisters’ ability to enjoy the beauty of God’s creation beyond Mount St. Joseph. The auxiliary truly exemplifies a spirit of people helping people.”
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