With many of our Sisters aging, the reality of retirement and its costs has hit home. In 1991, a benefactor, hearing of the plight of the Sisters, suggested that it was time to "adopt our nuns." He didn't intend that people take the Sisters into their homes but into their hearts.

Today, our Sisters' hearts are full of love for their extended family. They pray everyday for their adopters’ needs and intentions, and are delighted to hear from them. Bonds between many of the adopters and Sisters have formed, thus making us truly one big family.

A suggested donation of $160-$500 will enroll you in the "Adopt a Sister" program for 1 year. Your gift will help provide for the Sisters' retirement needs, and in gratitude for your faith and friendship, your "adopted" Sister will pray for you each day for a year.

Join our friends of all faiths who have experienced the transforming power of prayer and loving friendship, every day of the year. Whether the Adopted Sister is for yourself, a family member, or friend in need of spiritual strength, you will find comfort in knowing that one’s intentions will be remembered each day by your spiritual prayer partner.

You may join the program by: • Mailing the attached form • Signing up online at salesiansisters.org/adopt-a-sister.html • Or calling us at our toll-free number 1-877-OUR-NUNS with the following information: - Your Name - Your Address - Your Phone / E-mail address

You can also adopt for another person and send as a gift. (We would need their address, phone, date of birth.)

Aside from having your own "adopted" Sister, once we receive your donation, we will send you: • A biography of your "adopted" Sister (with her photo, address, phone number and birthday) • A certificate Our bimonthly magazine - Partners in Giving

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Adopt a Sister

Yes! I would like to Adopt a Salesian Sister!

Enclosed is my yearly gift of (check one) $260 $160 $500 Other _______

Enclosed is my quarterly gift of (check one) $65 $40 $125 Other _______

I will make my donation via:

Check (Please make payable to the Salesian Sisters)

Money Order Visa MasterCard Discover American Express

Card Number: _____________________________________ Expiration Date: ___________

Date: ____________________ _I heard about this program from: __________________________________________________

I already know a Sister. I would like to adopt: ______________________________________

I would like you to choose a Sister for me.

Ms./Mr./Mrs. __________________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________

City: ___________________________ State: __________ Zip: _____________

Telephone: ______________________ E-mail address: ____________________________

Birthdate: Month _______________ Day __________ Year __________________

This adoption is a gift. (Please write the recipients information below.)

Ms./Mr./Mrs. __________________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________

City: ___________________________ State: __________ Zip: _____________

Telephone: ______________________ E-mail address: ____________________________

Birthdate: Month _______________ Day __________ Year __________________

Please mail this form to:

Sr. Mary Rinaldi, FMA 659 Belmont Avenue

North Haledon, NJ 07508

The Missionary Society of the Salesian Sisters is a 501©3 tax-exempt organization.

For office use only:

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Funds can be matched by any donor affiliated with a corporation providing matching funds.

Adopt a Sister