William Penn Life, 1983 (18. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1983-10-01 / 4. szám
Missionary Sisters Honored Two Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus were honored on October 5, 1983 at a luncheon at Mount St. George in Wellsburg, West Virginia for their dedicated service within the Order. Sister Mary Hildberg and Sister Mary Clodwiga have both worked at the Home for the Elderly for 8 and 9 years respectively. (Mount St. George is a 500 acre plus property which the William Penn Association acquired through the merger with the Catholic Knights of St. George). Born in Germany, Sister Hildberg entered the Sisters of the Sacred Heart in 1922. That same year she came to the United States where she chose her vocation in the field of education. She was a teacher, principal and school supervisor over a 26 year period with various educational institutions throughout Pennsylvania. In 1948, Sister Hildberg became an Assistant to the Provincial in the Reading, Pa., area and later was promoted to Provincial, serving in that capacity until 1957. (A Provincial is a Monastic Superior, who, under the General of his or her Order, has direction of all religious houses of the same fraternity in a district or province.) From 1957-1963, Sister Hildberg was Supervisor and Administrator of St. Joseph’s Health Resort in Wedron, Illinois. She then left Illinois for Limeport, Pa., where she was Supervisor of Mt. Trexler Nursing Home until 1966. From 1966-1975, Sister Hildberg served on the administrative staff at Villa St. Elizabeth Convent in Reading, Pa. In 1975, she came to Mt. St. George where she was Administrator of the Home for the Elderly until 1980. Presently, she is Associate Administrator for the Home at Mt. St. George. Her 60th jubilee was October 5, 1983. Sister Mary Clodwiga, a native of Germany, entered the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in 1932. She came to the United States in 1935, where she trained as a nurse at The Sacred Heart Hospital in Allentown, Pa. From 1942-1945, she was Nursing Supersivor at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Norristown, Pa. In 1947, she received her B.S. in Nursing Services from the University of Dayton, in Ohio. Then Sister Clodwiga returned to Sacred Heart in Norristown as a Clinical Instructor where she served in that capacity until 1963. From 1963-1965, she served as Supervisor at Good Samaritan Hospital in Norristown, Pa. From 1965-1967, she worked at St. Joseph’s Health Resort in Wedron, Illinois. She left Illinois for Limeport, Pa., in 1967, where she became Director of Nursing Services at Mt. Trexler Nursing Home. She remained in Limeport until 1974. Sister Clodwiga came to Mt. St. George in 1974 to serve as Director of Nursing for the Home, a post she still holds. She celebrates her 50th jubilee as a Missionary Sister. Guests at the luncheon honoring these two dedicated Sisters included Bishop Joseph H. Hodges who has jurisdiction over the Wheeling- Charleston Diocese of West Virginia. Father Joseph Moehlen and Elizabeth Moehlen, brother and sister of Sister Hildberg, came from Germany to participate in the joyous occasion. Mr. Nartz Gajewski, Administrator of the Home for the Elderly, served as Toastmaster for the occasion. Mr. John F. Kenawell, Executive Vice-President of the William Penn Association, presented the Sisters with Certificates-auA 3aL JUST ANOTHER NOBODY? One look could tell you the whole story: He was just a nobody. From his too often dry-cleaned suit to the submissive droop of his shoulders, you knew he was a nobody. And the facts proved it. He had been a so-so student in high school and just a fair athlete. Further, his extracurricular interests were restricted to stamps, but he had little extra money to pursue the hobby. Anyhow, he graduated with so-so grades and after “looking for that perfect job,” he found employment as a yard goods clerk in a department store. If the truth be known, he was just a so-so clerk, though he was always on time and seldom absent. Several years later, he married and had two daughters. His wife and his daughters were the most important things in his life. Yes, he remained a nobody. But in his little apartment with the family he cherished and loved, he was cherished and loved in return. At home, he was somebody. of Service and gifts. Gay Banes, General Counsel, and National Director Barbara Botkin, also represented the William Penn at this special event. The Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart was founded in Germany in 1900 by Rev. Hubert Linckens, M.S.C. for the purpose of helping the Missionary Fathers of the Sacred Heart in their South Pacific Island missions. Later, with the increase of vocations and as other needs arose, the Missionary Sisters expanded their apostolates to various countries. Today, there are close to 1550 M.S.C. Sisters in the United States, Peru, Germany, Italy, Spain, South Korea, South West Africa, the South Pacific Islands, and India. The main apostolates in which the sisters serve include nursing and health care fields, administration, education, domestic work of various types, and pastoral and parish ministry. Presently, the Sisters from the United States Province serve in the South Pacific Islands and in South West Africa. In the United States Province, there are about 275 Sisters. The provincial motherhouse is located at St. Michael Convent, Hyde Park, Reading, Pa., 19605. M.S.C.: Latin initials of thier name, Missionaria Sacratissimi Cordis. MOTTO: May the Sacred Heart of Jesus Beloved Everywhere! Tree Tips Told • If you are buying a natural tree, be sure that it is fresh. If the tree has brittle branches and shedding needles, it is already dried out and, therefore, a fire hazard. • If possible, keep the tree outside until you are ready to decorate it. Place it in a wide-based holder and keep several inches of water in the holder. • When you choose a place for your tree, be sure it is a good distance from any heat source. • Do not keep your tree in the house after the needles begin to fall off in large quantities. • Do not dispose of your tree by burning it in your fireplace or yard. Observe local ordinances or fire department rules. • If you choose a metal tree, do not trim it with electric lights. Instead, use colored floodlights placed around the room. These lights get quite hot so place them where children will not come in contact with them. • Plastic trees should be made of fire-resistant material and should be kept away from heat sources. 18
