In 2002, friends of the Sisters formed the Guild of St. Anthony to help financially support the Adult Day Care, which consistently receives top ratings by the State of Ohio. The Day Care has its own fleet of buses, which picks up the elderly in the morning and delivers them home in the afternoon after a day full of activities.
Sister Marie Madeleine Iskandar is the Superior of the convent and Director of Adult Day Care. Sister Celine Nohra, RN, MSN is the Assistant Director and is pursuing a PhD in Nursing at Kent State University. Sister Claudette Bou Saade is the Activity Coordinator for the Day Care, and Sister Kawsar Choufani, Sister Cosette Ghanem, and Sister Nancy Najjar assist at the Day Care and are also pursuing their education.
The ministry of these beautiful Sisters is based on the most difficult words of the Gospel of Jesus, “Go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.” They serve the people of the local community, Maronites and non-maronites alike, with untiring care and dedication.
The sisters would like to thank all the people who attended the dinner and acknowledge the individuals whose help and support make the fundraising dinner a successful event year after year. These people include the Advisory Board members, especially Mrs. Carol Desmond, Deacon Joseph Nohra, and Dr. & Mrs. Elias T. Saadi. A special thank you also to Mrs. Shirley Sunderlin for the elegant dinner set-up, to Mrs. Joann Pavlidis for the beautiful linens, and to all the clergy whose presence and support has been overwhelming this year.
Membership in the Guild of St. Anthony is open and available by contacting The Antonine Sisters at 2675 North Lipkey Rd., North Jackson, OH 44451. Phone 330-538-9822. E-mail anto9srs@aol.com.
Website: www.antoninesistersadultdaycare.com. You will be included in the Sisters’ daily prayers and invited to their annual Recognition Dinner in the spring.
Submitted by Dr. Elias T. Saadi.
