Marian
Home is the licensed health care facility of the Ursuline Sisters of
Louisville. As such, it is home to many of our retired and infirm sisters.
CURRENT NEWS!
Marian Home Card Party: Good Cause, Great Prizes
LOUISVILLE, Ky (November 3, 2008) – Imagine getting a one night stay and breakfast at a four star hotel or casino for just a few dollars or a basket filled with gift cards to shops all over town for the same price? Those are just some of the hundreds of prizes you can win at this year’s Marian Home Card Party hosted by the Ursuline Sisters of Louisville.
The event takes place Thanksgiving weekend. It’s Saturday, November 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Gym on the Ursuline Campus, located at 3175 Lexington Road, Louisville. The doors open at noon. Admission is five dollars, but the price includes dessert and coffee.
Bring some cards or board games and don’t forget some extra cash so you can put your name in for more than 250 prizes. There will also be a cake wheel, a white elephant sale and full concessions. All proceeds benefit the Marian Home, a full service nursing home for retired Ursuline Sisters and lay people. Space is limited so call 515-7515 to reserve your family and friends a spot at a table.
Other prizes up for grabs for just a dollar or two – movie passes, dozens of free dinners at local restaurants, reserved seats in the Louisville Bats Baseball Club, Cincinnati Zoo, Kentucky Opera, Newport Aquarium and Actors Theatre, a Radio Disney package worth $110, a bowling party at Vernon Lanes or Dixie Bowl, free carpet cleaning, family memberships to the Frazier International History Museum and Speed Art Museum, plus pieces from Hadley Pottery Company and Clater’s Jewelry, a cut and style from Salon Michele, rounds of golf and a Triple A membership among many more prizes.
Become Part of the Ministry: Marian Home Annual Fund
LOUISVILLE, Ky.(October 29, 2008) - The Marion Home Annual Fund officially kicked off Tuesday, October 28. Nearly one-hundred people took part in the event which featured foods from many of the places the Ursuline Sisters of Louisville have traveled in their ministries.
Sister Lynn Jarrell, President of the Ursuline Sisters, addressed the crow dand spoke about the impotance of donors and volunteers.
“Because you have partnered with us, using your time and gifts, you have made it possible for us to keep Marian Home going,” she said. “You enable us to use our resources to continue our mission of teaching Christian living in other places because of your support here [Marian Home]. You have no idea what good your time and money do.”
Sisters, lay residents, donors, volunteers and family members
come together for the event.
To learn more about the Marian Home Annual Fund and take part in the mission of the Ursuline Sisters click here.
Below are a host of photos from the event as Sisters, lay residents, donors, volunteers and families sat down to celebrate and talk with each other.
Sister Ruth Ann Haunz visits with her family
Mike and Jeanie Hendricks, donors and volunteers,
visit with Kim Thieneman, Marian Home's administrator
Jubilarians Celebrate at Marian Home
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (June 1, 2008) - Marian Home celebrated the 2008 Jubilarians with a special ceremony and reception on Sunday, June 1. This year, nine living Ursuline Sisters are marking their anniversaries -
Celebrating 80 years - Sister Thelma Sheehan
Celebrating 75 years - Sister Blanche Spriggs
Celebrating 70 years - Sisters Georgine Grabenstein, Esther Fehringer, Elissa Adams, Terence Schmitt, Laurana Burke
Celebrating 60 years - Sister Lelia Kirchner
Celebrating 40 years - Sister Jean Anne Zappa
Congratulations to all our Jubilarians as they begin celebrating their special anniversaries. Below are some snapshots from the first of many events marking this important time in their ministries:
Sisters, associates, family and friends
joined
several of the
2008 Jubilarians
for celebrations at Marian Home
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 5, 2008) - Sacred Heart Academy’s Spanish Club visited Marian Home for a fiesta and a history lesson. Nearly two dozen students decorated the solarium and made cupcakes and brownies for their Cinco de Mayo party with Marian Home residents. They also took time out for some traditional arts and crafts.
Sacred Heart Academy's Spanish Club hosted the Cinco de Mayo party
With their teacher, Marie Griffin, leading them, the SHA students helped residents craft Mexican flowers out of five sheets of paper and a small piece of wire. Then, students and residents did their best to win at a Cinco de Mayo version of bingo.
These girls know their Spanish. More than half have been studying the language since they were in kindergarten!
Sacred Heart Academy students help residents make Mexican flowers
A Big THANK YOU
National Nurses Week is May 6-12, 2008. We just want to let our wonderful nurses know that our facility wouldn’t be the great place it is without them. A big THANK YOU to: Betty Bohr, Sister Patricia Ann Thompson, Sherry Hofer, Tonya Moore, Geri Lancaster, Sister Harriet Agnew, Vickie Bray, Zoe Ostergren, Mary Lou Durbin, Ternice Lovett, Leesa Davidson, Jean Wright, Robin Morgan and Catherine Graves.
Marian Home Residents Celebrate Holy Thursday
LOUISVILLE, Ky (March 20, 2008 - Marian Home residents gathered in the Chapel at 4 p.m. for the Holy Thursday Celebration. They marked the beginning of the Triduum with a "washing of the hands."
Marian Home Annual Fund: We've Done It!
LOUISVILLE, Ky (March 11, 2008) - The 2007-2008 campaign is under way! The good news is we just reached our goal! But , you can help us surpass it and help ensure we're able to maintain the quality care we provide for all our residents. The funds go to buy medical and daily living equipment for the Ursuline Sisters and lay residents. Click here to donate to the Marian Home Annual Fund.
Save the Date!
The 2008 Marian Home Card Party will be held Saturday, Nov. 29 from 1-4 p.m. in the SHA gym, 3175 Lexington Road.
Thanking the Marian Home Fund Donors:
Enjoying the Food -
On February 20th, we honored the donors who've brought us within reach of our goal with an All American Celebration. Falling in the same week as President's Day, we decided to have an old fashioned picnic.
An Indoor Bar-b-que in February: Looking Forward to Spring
How Your Donations Help:
Last year's Marian Home Annual Fund paid for an ultrasound machine for physical therapy, a security system, the renovation of the third floor, new kitchen equipment and a pulse oximeter among other things. Each item assists in the care of the residents.
Recognizing Those Who Are Helping:
Sister Jean Anne Zappa, President of the Ursuline Sisters, took time out to recognize those who've donated and volunteered their time on the committees to help the Marian Home residents. She acknowledged several key donors as well as those who served on the committees and helped with the food and decorations.
"We're grateful to you for your partnership with us and your friendship with us through the years," said Sister Jean Anne.
How You Can Donate:
In order for us to maintain the quality care we provide the Ursuline Sisters and lay residents, we need financial assistance from our friends and family members. Our goal was to raise $95, 000 by June 30th. We've done it! But, can we do even better than expected? That's up to you. Click here to donate to the Marian Home Annual Fund.
Volunteer Opportunities
If you have some time that you would like to share with the Ursuline Sisters of Louisville, please contact Marian Home Activities Coordinator Jill Parson at (502) 893-0121. Specific volunteer opportunities currently available include receptionist, visiting with the residents or organizing a movie or bunco group. We look forward to hearing from you.
Sister Rose Ann Born, OSU greets students from the Ursuline Child Development Center, who often visit the residents at Marian Home.
