FCSLA In the Community
Join Hands Day - 2007
Okres Anna Hurban
Cleveland, Ohio
Saturday, May 19, 2007, marked the 8th "Join Hands Day” project
for the Cleveland District. It was a great success because many Junior Members
and their families from the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association participated
along with many of our adult members.
Staff members from the Light of Hearts Villa, Janet Kodrich, Sue Timmons,
Sr. Helen Therese Scansy, SC and Sr. Regina Kusnir, SC worked together with
FCSLA members, Barbara Sekerak, Joyce Lechman, Dr. Deborah Brindza and Chris
Kiggins in the planning of the project.
The project consisted of cleaning and beautifying the grounds at the Light
of Hearts Villa. The volunteers cleared away old leaves and brush from flower
beds, removed weeds, and planted shrubs and flowers. Several FCSLA members
hosted bingo games, which were enjoyed by many residents of the Villa. The
project also included collection of food items for the Seton Safety Net, which
is the Community Outreach Service provided by the Sisters of Charity, there
in Bedford, Ohio.
Another outdoor bench was donated to the Villa by the Cleveland District.
The residents like to sit on these benches when they stroll outdoors to enjoy
the waterfall by the pond.
When the work was completed, everyone came together for a brief prayer service.
Fr. Gerard Gonda OSB opened with prayer, and Melissa Lagzdins did the first
reading. Petitions were presented by Ryan Lagzdins, Augusta Lucas, Patrick
Hawk, Danny Talpas and Susan Talpas. Everyone joined in prayer, followed by
Sr . Helen Therese Scansy, SC who did the closing prayer—after which everyone
released the helium filled balloons, each carrying a note saying, "If
found, please call Light of Hearts Villa." The phone number for the villa
was on the note.
Joseph Lagzdins and Kim Nadolski were awarded prizes in the "Name the
Fish Contest," and about two dozen fish were added to the pool.
Volunteers and residents were treated to a light lunch of pizza, soft drinks
and cake. Bedford Council person, Marilyn Zolata expressed the City's appreciation
while the residents and staff of the Light of Hearts Villa expressed their
thanks and appreciation as well, thus ending another successful "Join
Hands Day" event!
Read about Join Hands Day - 2006.
Learn more about FCSLA in the community.
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