Summer Happenings at the SSJ Mission Corps: Farewell to Claire and Maggie, Welcome to the Summer Experience!

At the end of June, we said farewell to our two wonderful yearlong volunteers, Claire Geruson and Maggie Myers.  Both of these incredible women have already (!!) secured jobs. Claire moved back to Boston and is working for Stepping Stone Foundation College Success Academy as the Program Assistant and Class 4 Advisor.  Maggie will be joining the staff of the SSJ development office (more on that to come very soon!). We are so proud of the incredible work these women have accomplished through the past year and are excited to hear about their new adventures. Stay tuned for a post about Maggie's mural project at Visitation BVM  School in Kensington.

Becca, Maggie, and Claire on the SSJ Mission Corps closing retreat at Jesus House in Wilmington.



Next we would like to extend a warm welcome to our three SSJ Mission Corps Summer Experience volunteers. At the end of June we welcomed Clare Crossen, Addie Crossen and Rosalie Carvalho to St. Mary-by-the-Sea retreat house in Cape May Point, NJ. Addie, Clare and Rose will be living in the Queen and working for the Summer as volunteers while living out the mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph.  Stay tuned for a post coming soon introducing you to each of them!

Here are a few photos so far from the Summer Experience program:

From left to right: Clare, Addie and Rosalie in festive spirits on the 4th of July at St. Mary's.

Clare, Rosalie and Sr. Ann Francine sporting the fancy new 2014 St. Mary's T-Shirts! 

Clare and Sr. Julie Fertsch, SSJ enjoying a sunset dolphin cruise! 

Finally, we would like to extend our gratitude for all of your prayers and hospitality throughout the past year. Our volunteers have felt so welcomed and embraced by the SSJ Community. Thank you for allowing the SSJ Mission Corps to continue to thrive through your love and support!