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December 1 is the feast day of
Blessed Charles de Foucauld. His spirituality of imitating
the "hidden life" of Jesus of Nazareth is important to both
the Little Sisters and the Joseph House. You can learn more
about Charles at this link. posted 2 December 2011 Remembering Those Who Have Gone Before Us
During the month of November, we are remembering in a special way our friends and loved ones who have died. We have a special St. Joseph altar set up in our chapel where the names of the deceased are placed. Please email us the names of those you would like us to remember in prayer: LSJM [at] comcast [dot] net posted 11 November 2011
"I get more from the Joseph House than I give." That's what one of our volunteers said at the beginning of our Volunteer Appreciation Week. We can never do enough for our volunteers, and each year we show our appreciation by providing breakfast for them at the Joseph House Crisis Center. One of our volunteers has been working at the Center since it opened in 1984 — 27 years ago! Others are closing in on 20 years of service. So many generous people have responded to the call to serve the poor and less fortunate among us. We value each and every one of them. The highlight of the buffet table is always Sr. Connie's sausage gravy and biscuits. "This is the South," said a volunteer with a big smile.
We are happy they enjoy it, and
we are happy that God never fails to send us such wonderful
people to help care for His children in need.
posted 25 May 2011
Continuing a Joseph House Workshop tradition, one of
the current residents has started a vegetable and fruit
garden. He decided to try something new this year and plant
the garden in raised beds (which he made himself). This
approach is making a big difference as everything is off to
a good start. posted 24 May 2011
Due to high demand, our Food Pantry is almost out of food! We need help in restocking our shelves with non-perishable food items. Can you help? Can you spread the word? Even a small food drive at your church, organization, or place of business will make a big difference. Donations can be delivered at any time to our convent. You can also deliver them directly to our Crisis Center on weekday mornings. Last year, our Food Pantry received over 16,600 requests for assistance. We need your help in feeding the hungry. Please contact us for more information. Call 410-742-9590 or email LSJM[at]comcast[dot]net
Convent: 411 N. Poplar Hill Avenue, Salisbury,
Maryland posted 13 May 2011 May 1 was the 45th anniversary of the dedication of the first building known as "Joseph House." The building was a row home on McCulloh Street in Baltimore that was donated rent-free by Mr. Arnold Kurland. Previously, the Joseph House ministry had been operating out of the rectory basement at Immaculate Conception Church at Mosher and Division Streets. On the day of the dedication in 1966 (the feast of Saint Joseph the Worker), Msgr. Austin L. Healy, Archdiocesan Inner City director, officiated. The Rev. Kelly Jackson of Sharp Street Memorial Presbyterian Church gave the invocation. Cantor Maurice Miller from the Liberty Jewish Center chanted the closing benediction. As it was described at the time, the purpose of the building was to serve as a center to "help area families with social, financial and moral difficulties, and work to develop sound family living and responsibility." Forty-five years later, the mission continues. Thank You, Lord, for Your unfailing Providence! Help us to always be a faithful witness to the Gospel. Good Saint Joseph, pray for us!
posted 2 May 2011 Virginia Layfield, a long-time friend and supporter of the Joseph House, died on March 10, 2011. She leaves behind an inspiring legacy of service to the community. Her career in hospital administration at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Maryland, lasted 43 years. She retired as the hospital's president in 1991. In 2008, the hospital named its new, state-of-the-art critical care facility the "Layfield Tower" in her honor. She received many other awards and accolades throughout her lifetime.
Sr. Mary Elizabeth and Virginia (1997). Virginia was a good friend of our founder, Sr. Mary Elizabeth Gintling. They had several traits in common: a passion and drive to help others, a sense of humor, and a seemingly endless supply of good will. Virginia was born on November 18, 1918. When asked about her age at her retirement, she smartly replied, "What am I supposed to tell you -- chronological age, psychological age, physiological age -- the average of all of them?" She became president of the hospital during a divisive labor dispute. An editorial in the local newspaper (The Daily Times) praised her handling of the situation: "Under Layfield's guidance, [the hospital] began improving salaries and working conditions. Helping resolve the labor crisis and getting the hospital back on track was the final, critical act in an amazing career." Virginia brought her vision and graciousness to many other organizations and projects, including Joseph House Village, which later became the Village of Hope. She served on the Board of Directors of the Village for a number of years. She was also involved with the Magi Fund that raises money for the Joseph House Crisis Center. In a newspaper profile from 1995, Virginia stated her guiding philosophy: "Love God with all my heart and love my neighbor as myself." We will miss her and pray that she now enjoys eternal rest with our Lord. posted 14 March 2011
Tickets are on sale for the first ever Magi Spring Concert. The concert will be held on Saturday, March 19, at 4 p.m. at Holloway Hall Auditorium on the campus of Salisbury University. The Auditorium is located at 1101 Camden Avenue in Salisbury. The National Christian Choir will be performing at the concert, which will have an Easter theme. All proceeds from ticket sales go directly to the Joseph House Crisis Center and the Christian Shelter. For several years, the National Christian Choir has been performing a Christmas concert in November to benefit both charities. New for this year is an additional spring-time concert. Tickets are $20. They can be purchased at The Gospel Shop on S. Salisbury Boulevard in Salisbury, and all branches of First Shore Federal Savings and Loan in Salisbury, Fruitland, Berlin, Ocean Pines, Snow Hill, and Pocomoke City, Maryland, as well as Ocean View, Delaware. For more information: posted 3 March 2011
The doors to Joseph House by the Sea were closed permanently on January 31, 2011. Our book and gift store had been in Ocean City, Maryland, since 1977. Read more about the decision to close the store at this link. We are grateful for everyone who helped with the final liquidation of our merchandise and fixtures. The last few months have been a little challenging, but we made it through and the journey continues ....
posted 1 February 2011 Final Store Liquidation We are getting ready to close our doors for good at Joseph House by the Sea. Help us liquidate our merchandise at no cost to you. The best pricing of the season ... FREE.
We still have many excellent
books in stock, as well as greeting cards, jewelry,
chaplets, compact discs, and gifts for first communion and
baptism. Don't miss out on this great opportunity! Click here for more information about our store.
posted 3 January 2011 Clearance Sale Continues
All merchandise is now marked down to 75% off the original retail price. The store is open Monday, Friday, and Saturday, from 10 am to 5 pm. The store will be closed after December 20 for the Christmas holiday. It will reopen in early January, 2011, for the final weeks of the clearance sale. Click here for more information about our store.
posted 29 November 2010 Over the weekend of November 20-21, more than 12,800 pounds of food were collected for needy families! Our special thanks go to Bernie Greene and her family for their hard work in organizing their annual food drive. With the help of 100 volunteers, the entire operation went smoothly. The food drive was in preparation for our Thanksgiving distribution at the Joseph House Crisis Center. posted 26 November 2010
We are sad to announce that Joseph House by the Sea, our book and gift shop in Ocean City, Maryland, will be closing permanently by the end of this year. All merchandise is now on sale at 50% off. The shop is open Monday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. It is located at Layton's Plaza, 16th Street and Philadelphia Avenue in Ocean City. Read more about the closing here. posted 14 October 2010
A resident of the Joseph House Workshop is shown tending to the garden that was planted last spring. They call it the "Garden of Hope." A variety of fruits and vegetables were planted: corn, tomatoes, squash, melons, peppers, beans, cucumbers, peas, and carrots. And some marigolds as well. The men of the Workshop collaborated on this project and have been harvesting throughout the summer. We appreciate very much how their labor has brought forth the beauty of creation.
posted 31 August 2010 Mother Superior Sr. Connie Ladd turned 70 on July 16. We celebrated her birthday with a surprise party on July18. When she arrived at the church hall of St. Francis de Sales in Salisbury, her friends and family were waiting to help her rejoice in the wonderful gift of life. May our good and gracious God continue to shower His blessings upon Sr. Connie!
Sr. Connie with our secretary, Beth, and bookkeeper, Ella, who organized the party.
A big surprise for Sr. Connie was the arrival of her son and his family, who live in Texas. posted 23 July 2010 |
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