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Marian Home Current News

Save the Date: 2009 Ursuline Sisters' Card Party
The 2009 Marian Home Card Party will be held Saturday, Nov. 28 from 1-4 p.m. in the
SHA gym, 3175 Lexington Road.

Marian Home Missioning Ceremony
LOUISVILLE, Ky (July 30, 2009) - The Ursuline Leadership entered Marian Home’s chapel
with a joyous voice and energy on the afternoon of July 30, 2009. Each member of the Ursuline Leadership team brought the sisters in attendance a new missioning card as Sister Sarah
Stauble handed out those meant for associates. Song and dance followed the missioning in celebration of the joyous event. To see the full missioning ceremony at Marian Home, click the videos below.

Part 1 - Marian Home Missioning Part 2 - Marian Home Missioning

Part 3 - Marian Home Missioning

To see the missioning ceremony at the Motherhouse, click here
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Community Days: Dinner at Marian Home

LOUISVILLE, Ky (July 29, 2009) - Marian Home staff hosted a special community dinner as
part of the annual Community Days celebrated by the Ursuline Sisters. Following a special
Covenant Ceremony for the Ursuline Associates at the Motherhouse Chapel, the crowd arrived
at Marian Home for the dinner.

The dining room overflowed with sisters, associates, friends, family, and staff. A buffett was
set up in the solarium so everyone could choose what they'd like. There was plenty of good
cheer and great food. From the smiles on everyone's faces, you could tell the Marian Home
staff did a fantastic job!

Square Dancing Comes to Marian Home

LOUISVILLE, Ky (June 30, 2009) - Marian Home residents and staff got quite a treat in
June. The square dancing team from St. Mary's Center in Louisville put on a show for
everyone. The Center works to foster a positive self image for its students who are coping
with developmental disabilities. See a full photo gallery of the fun event by clicking the "view photos" button below:

Thanks to Marian Home Staff
A special luncheon was held on Thursday, June 25, to thank the Marian Home staff for their exemplary work that led to top marks the most recent state survey of the facility. As part of the event, Administrator Kim Thieneman, Director of Nursing Sherry Hofer and Administrative Assistant Barbara O'Connell helped serve the meal.

Breaking News (June 15, 2009) - Marian Home has received a 5 star rating from the
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. For the full story, please click here.

Garden Party at Marian Home
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (June 15, 2009) - Marian Home residents were treated to a garden party on
Monday, June 15. The event included games and food. Each Sister had an opportunity to play the games and score points to receive prizes. The event is one of many activities put on for residents
by staff and volunteers.

Sister Dorothy Frankrone watches as Sister Annalita Fox receives
her points for one game at the garden party

For a photo gallery of the event, click here.

Derby Parade Delayed
LOUISVILLE, Ky (May 22, 2009) - The schools’ annual derby parade was moved to May 22 due
to rain, and mother nature made up for the stormy weather with a hot, sunshiny day. The youngest
of the the campus’ students paraded across parts of campus and in front of Marian Home, waving
to the Sisters gathered out front. Some even brought roses and gave one to every Sister who was outside cheering the students.

Groundbreaking Ceremony
LOUISVILLE, Ky (April 24, 2009) - About two dozen Ursuline Sisters gathered in the hot sun on Friday, April 24, to witness the groundbreaking ceremony for Sacred Heart Village’s newest wing. They were joined by members of the Sacred Heart Village community and board, the media, and government leaders.
The new wing will house a new rehabilitation center, 26 private rooms and a spacious therapy gym. The projected completion date is December of this year. That, of course, is if there are no delays in construction.

The event was of special importance to the Ursuline Sisters because it marks a significant step in their journey. Sisters now living at Marian Home will move to Sacred Heart Village once the new wing is completed. However, the Sisters will be housed in a wing of the present health facility that will be renonvated.

Groundbreaking at Sacred Heart Village

“I love that the Sisters will be here. I’m quite thankful,” said Annette Turner, board member at Sacred Heart Village. “I have a real soft spot in my heart for the Ursuline Sisters. They’re trailblazers.”

Annette attended Ursuline schools and her daughter went to Sacred Heart Academy. She said she knows the expansion at Sacred Heart Village will not only make it possible for the facility to welcome the Ursuline Sisters but to respond to the needs of the wider community.

Alberta Fetter has lived at Sacred Heart Village for 15 years. She said she was looking forward to meeting more of the Sisters and that she loves living at the facility. “It’s homey,” Alberta said. “I do what I want to do without people ordering me around. It feels like you are at home rather than in a nursing facility.”

The crowd was filled with people whose lives were touched by the Ursuline Sisters. Among those attending was Sandra Schuster Wettig, who was a Class of 1960 Sacred Heart Academy graduate. She was there with her grandmother who graduated from Ursuline Academy in 1943. Sandra’s mother, Margaret Duerr, used to work as a registered nurse at Marian Home. Sister Raymunda Orth visited with her good friend, Mary Jo Brown, and many other Sisters sat with those they’ve known for years.

During the ceremony, several officials spoke, including City Councilwoman Tina Ward-Pugh. She explained how the design of the wing and a water retention basin will ensure the project is environmentally sound. “I think that speaks to the importance of the care of our world as we are called to do,” she said. “This basin will collect runoff from both the parking lot and the roof of the new wing. The project will be helping the community without overswhelming MSD (metropolitan sewer district).” Archibishop Joseph Kurtz blessed the site before several of those connected to the project turned the dirt over with their shovels to applause from the crowd. Afterwards, everyone was invited inside for some time together. Desserts, coffee and punch were served while those who would soon be neighbors at Sacred Heart Village visited with each other and those involved in the project.

For archived stories about Marian Home, please click here.