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10/08/2026

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Today, October 8, is National Donor-Advised Funds (DAF) Day!

A gift from your DAF to the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill is a meaningful way to put your generosity into action—supporting our Sisters, sustaining our mission, and helping build a more just and compassionate world.

Your generosity can make a lasting difference! 💜

Learn how easy it is to make a gift through your Donor-Advised Fund:
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10/02/2026

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Today, October 2, we observe both the Feast of the Guardian Angels and the International Day of Non-Violence.

On this day, may we remember our call to watch over and care for one another. In a world too often marked by violence and division, may we become guardians of one another’s dignity and messengers of peace—choosing dialogue over hostility, compassion over indifference, and peace over violence.

09/21/2026

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Greetings, friends! Will you join us this evening at 7:00 PM ET for our monthly Rosary for Peace?

During this Season of Creation, we pray with the theme, “May Living Waters Bring Peace.”

Find the Zoom and YouTube links here: https://sparkill.org/sparkill-event/rosary-for-peace-sept-2026/.

09/13/2026

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🎉 Happy September Birthday! 🎉

Please join us in celebrating our Sisters and Associates who are marking birthdays this month! We wish each of you a wonderful birthday filled with joy, love, and many blessings. 💙

Sisters
Eileen Monnelly
Eileen Richard Leavy
Maria Garguilo
Margaret Flaherty
Nadra Lucas
Florence Flynn
Catherine Patrice Morgan
Eileen Loftus
Elizabeth Hasselt
Margaret Mary O'Doherty
Anne Tahaney
Maureen Stocking
Kathleen Gallagher

Associates
Rose Byrnes
Maureen Werner
Linda Colandrea
Diane Dunne

🎂 Happy Birthday to all! We are grateful for the gift of each of you to our Sparkill community.

09/11/2026

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09/08/2026

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Happy Anniversary to all who took their first step into the Sparkill Dominican community on this day! We celebrate the courage and faith that helped you take that step and the journey that followed.

09/01/2026

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💧 Water is the source of life, a gift from God and a right for all creation.

✨ Discover in the 2026 celebration guide how you can tackle water pollution, because we are called not only to avoid polluting but also to speak out against actions that harm rivers, seas, lakes, and sources of life. 🌎

Now available here 👉https://seasonofcreation.org/resources/.
The Season of Creation begins today!

08/31/2026

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The Sparkill Dominican Sisters and Associates celebrate the life of Sister Mary Elizabeth Mooney, who died on August 26, 2026, at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, in the midst of her family and community. Sister was 82 years old and in her 64th year of religious life.

Sister Mary Elizabeth was born in New York on August 15, 1944, to Patrick and Mary Cosgrove Mooney. She entered the Dominican Congregation of Our Lady of the Rosary in Sparkill on September 8, 1962, and received the name Sister John Carmel. Sister Mary Elizabeth professed her first vows in 1964 and final vows in 1969.

Sister Mary Elizabeth began her educational ministry at Sacred Heart School in Monroe, NY, where she served from 1966 to 1968. She then moved to St. Rose of Lima School in New York City, where she worked from 1968 to 1974. From 1974 until 2025, Sister Mary Elizabeth dedicated herself to the children and families of the South Bronx at St. John Chrysostom School. She served as Teacher and Assistant Principal from 1974 to 1994 and then as the Principal until 2025, an extraordinary commitment of 51 years. In 1995, Sister Mary Elizabeth received the Law Enforcement Support Award from the New York Shields, and in 2014, the Midtown Hero Education Award sponsored by the Daily News. In 2018, Sister Mary received the Founders Award from St. Thomas Aquinas College.

Sister Mary Elizabeth leaves a legacy of educating, uniting, and empowering teachers, children, and parents during her 51 years of dedicated service. She served an inner-city population, promoting values of faith, hope, and love. Sister Mary Elizabeth was a living example of the power of the Dominican Pillars of Prayer, Community, Study, and Preaching, embracing the mission of the Dominican Sisters through ministry for justice and reverence for all creation. Well done, good and faithful servant. May the road rise up to meet you, Sister Mary Elizabeth Mooney. Rest in peace in the hands of the God you loved and served so faithfully!

To view Sr. Mary Elizabeth's full obituary, including service details for Thursday, September 3, with livestream links, please visit: https://sparkill.org/obituary/sister-mary-elizabeth-mooney-op/

08/24/2026

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The Sparkill Dominican Sisters and Associates celebrate the life of Sister Sheila Mullins, who died peacefully at Good Samaritan Hospital on August 19, 2026, with her family at her side. Sister was 86 years old and in her 68th year of religious life.

Sister Sheila’s ministry of education included St. Brendan School, Bronx, NY (1960-1963); St. Christopher School, Red Hook, NY (1963-1966); St. Mary Magdalene School, Springfield Gardens, NY (1966-1971); and Guidance Counselor, Albertus Magnus High School, Bardonia, NY (1971-1975). From 1975 until 1991, Sister Sheila ministered in the Diocese of Multan, Pakistan, in Dominican Convent School Bahawalpur, as Teacher/Supervisor (1975-1980, 1981-1987, Principal (1988-1989); in Loreto Chak, Layyah District, as Pastoral Minister (1980-1981); and in Raza Abad Colon, Multan, as Pastoral Minister (1989-1991). Upon her return to ministry in the United States, Sister Sheila served as a Chaplain in Good Samaritan Hospital, Suffern, NY, from 1992 until 2020. She continued to serve the pastoral needs of Sisters in Dominican Convent, Sparkill, NY, in her retirement years.

Sister Sheila made a significant impact on the lives of students, parents, and colleagues through her joyful spirit both here and in Pakistan, and in her compassionate ministry at Good Samaritan Hospital. She embodied the Dominican Sisters' mission of proclaiming the Word of God through a commitment to justice and reverence for all creation. Her Dominican Sisters, Associates, family, friends, and everyone she served will deeply miss her joyful and pastoral presence.

To view Sr. Sheila's full obituary, including service details for Saturday, August 29, with livestream links, please visit: https://sparkill.org/obituary/sister-sheila-mullins-op/

08/22/2026

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The Sparkill Dominican Sisters and Associates celebrate the life of Sister Joan Bartin, who died peacefully on August 19, 2026, in Siena Hall, Dominican Convent. Sister Joan was 95 years old and living her 74th year of religious life.

Born in St. Louis, MO, on January 27, 1931, Mary Joan was the daughter of John and Helen Bawn Bartin. She entered the Dominican Congregation of Our Lady of the Rosary in Sparkill on September 8, 1952, and received the name Sister John Louise. She professed her first vows in 1954 and final vows in 1959.

Sister Joan’s ministries included Holy Redeemer School, St. Louis, MO (1954-1965 as teacher and again in 1972-1975 as Religious Education Coordinator); Epiphany of Our Lord School, St. Louis, MO (1965-1968); Little Flower School, St. Louis, MO (1968-1969); Religious Education/Teacher, St. Mary Magdalen Parish, Webster Groves, MO (1969-1972); Pastoral Associate, Immaculate Conception Parish, St. Louis, MO (1975-1979); and Campus Minister, Washington University, St. Louis, MO (1979-1980). From 1980 until 2009, Sister Joan served the Native American community in Montana in the Diocese of St. Helena as Pastoral Associate at Sacred Heart Mission.

Sister Joan was a joyful woman of prayer and compassion who touched the lives of countless children, parents, and colleagues in her educational and pastoral ministries in St. Louis, MO, and Montana. She was known and loved for her tireless advocacy for justice. Sister Joan truly proclaimed the Word of God through ministry for justice and reverence for all of God’s creation. We thank God for her life and presence.

To view Sr. Joan's full obituary, including funeral details for Wednesday, August 26, with a livestream link, please visit https://sparkill.org/obituary/sister-joan-bartin-op/