The 64th Annual Misericordia Family Association (MFA) Benefit is in the books! Huge thanks to Kay Lunkes, Ellen Malone and their committees for putting on such an amazing event for Misericordia! It is still possible to DONATE to the MFA Benefit. Go to MFAbenefit.org and click the DONATE button at the top.
Thank you to everyone who supported the 64th Annual MFA Benefit in so many ways! We will report on all of our successes in the coming days.
The MFA Benefit Raffle winners are...
Click here to read the May 2024 Campus Connections Newsletter and to catch up on any past ones you've missed.
The Campus Connections Employee Monthly Review Newsletter will follow a new format and schedule. It will now be distributed at the end of the month to provide staff with sufficient time to learn about and seek clarification on important organizational news. This also helps Campus Connection capture weekly events and stories about our staff and residents, as requested by readers. So please look for us in Mis Biz, following the last Wednesday of the month. And as always, thank you for reading!
During June, Misericordia is recognizing the following departments, and there will be an appreciation luncheon on Thursday, June 13th, with employee gifts and raffles:
Information Technology (IT) supports Misericordia staff with their computer and network needs. In addition to day-to-day computer support, IT has completed a number of initiatives, including campus-wide Wi-Fi and the resident care system (AWARDS).
Purchasing & Receiving order supplies for the campus, including diapers, wipes, cleaning, office, and PPE supplies, which they deliver to all residential and administrative departments. They also handle deliveries to campus.
The Business Office supports Misericordia by conducting all financial transactions/needs of the campus, including oversight of the residents’ personal funds; billing the state to receive program funding; payment of expenses incurred by the Home; oversight and cash disbursement to support staff/resident needs on outings, activities, etc.; and cash management of fundraising funds.
Development/PR/Volunteer Office continue to raise awareness and funds for Misericordia. Under the leadership of Lois Gates and the Misericordia Foundation, these departments work with the fundraising groups and volunteers to support Misericordia. Paul Schwartz is the Misericordia Volunteer Coordinator.
We need three volunteers to help set up, greet the staff, and clean up at the June 13th luncheon. For more details and to sign up, please go to this link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EACAE2DA7FBC52-49927160-june
In addition, we are asking that families write notes of thanks and appreciation to the staff in these departments and email them to us at
Celebrating her Jubilee as a Sister of Mercy for 75 years
Thank you, Sister Rosemary, for making a difference and caring for so many in need for the past 75 years, especially for the children and adults of Misericordia and their families who have been a blessed part of your journey since 1969.
To hear more about Sister Rosemary's journey, listen to a Conversation with David Axelrod.
Misericordia will be celebrating Nurses Week from May 6th – 12th with the delivery of bakery goods and meals, raffles, and employee gifts. The nursing staff includes:
Nurses/Nurse Practitioners/Nursing Secretaries who manage the day-to-day health of the residents and provide campus-wide care 24/7, 365 days a year. There are over 130 nurses, including LPNs (Licensed Practical Nurses), RNs (Registered Nurses), and BSNs (Bachelor of Science in Nursing).
We are asking that families write notes of thanks and appreciation to the staff and email them to us at
Shannon, Quinlan, Rosemary, Connelly, Mercy Glen, and McGowan families: please indicate that your notes are for Main Campus South Nursing
Click here to read the March 2024 Campus Connections Newsletter and to catch up on any past ones you've missed.
Don't miss Fr Jack's "State of the State" comments. Link on page 1.
Hello, MFA members!
There was a great turnout and a lot of fantastic energy in the room for our General Membership Meeting on Sunday. Thanks to all for attending, volunteering, and participating. Special thanks to Jim Capraro, video wizard, for creating the slide presentations and for recording and editing the meeting for your viewing enjoyment. Our thanks also goes to Pam Capraro for organizing and executing the wonderful welcoming meeting for new families.
We would like to call your attention to three items which were discussed at the meeting and which make us feel particularly blessed to be a part of the MFA:
For those of you who missed the meeting, it is available to view by clicking this link:
During April, the following departments are being recognized, and there will be an appreciation luncheon on Thursday, April 18th for most of the departments:
Housekeeping whose work impacts the quality of life for our residents and the entire community.
Laundry which provides clean linens and clothing to many areas on campus.
Kitchen/Food Services which prepare meals for residents on campus, as well as Misericordia events and special events.
Misericordia Businesses which include the Greenhouse Inn Restaurant, Heartstrings Gift Shop, the Sweetheart Shoppe in Glenview, and the Hearts and Flour Bakery Drive Thru & Café.
Bakery whose hand-working staff produces the delicious baked goods that Misericordia is famous for while supporting the residents who work in the Bakery.
Security which works around the clock to ensure that Misericordia is safe for the residents and staff.
Please send us your notes of thanks and appreciation to the staff in each of these departments as soon as possible. (Please don’t name individual staff as not all staff will receive a mention.) We will compile them and share them with the staff prior to the luncheon. Email us at
Click here to read the March 2024 Campus Connections Newsletter and to catch up on any past ones you've missed.
The Campus Connections Employee Monthly Review Newsletter will follow a new format and schedule. It will now be distributed at the end of the month to provide staff with sufficient time to learn about and seek clarification on important organizational news. This also helps Campus Connection capture weekly events and stories about our staff and residents, as requested by readers. So please look for us in Mis Biz, following the last Wednesday of the month. And as always, thank you for reading!
Click here to read the Misericordia Spring 2024 Newsletter.
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