Dear Friends and Community Partners:
On behalf of Staff and Board of Directors, my co-chair Laurie St. John and I are thrilled to announce that the Mission has reached an exciting milestone our 45th Anniversary! When Fr. Cascia opened the Thrift Store in 1978, I am sure he didnt imagine the growth and impact the Mission would have on our community. To commemorate this momentous occasion, we will celebrate at our Anniversary Banquet on April 10th at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville with Tom Chute serving as emcee.
As we reflect on our 45 years of service, we will recognize Archbishop Leonard Blair with a Presidential Award for serving as the leader of our organization during his tenure and welcome Coadjutor Archbishop Christopher Coyne to our Mission family.
The Father Cascia Service Award will be presented to Bruce & Nancy Humiston in recognition of their exceptional service extended to the Mission program participants. The Msgr. Joseph T. Donnelly Leadership Award will be presented to the Honorable Paul K. Pernerewski Jr. in recognition of his leadership of service not only within St. Vincent DePaul Mission, but also in the greater Waterbury area.
We will also recognize 12 All Stars who have who have been dedicated over the years to the St. Vincent DePaul Mission: Msgr. Ronald Ferraro; Rev. James Sullivan; Deacon Paul Iadarola; Deacon George Pettinico; Atty. Jack Senich; Joe Connolly; Lou Lombard; Jim Brennan; Jack Shea; Iona Watterworth; Eileen Regan; and Emma Barone. This group, consisting of former/current volunteers, board members, staff and one of the Missions founding members, represents the spirit of dedication, commitment, and friendship that has allowed the Mission to succeed.
In lieu of an ad journal and raffle we are seeking sponsors to help offset the expenses associated with hosting an event worthy to honor a milestone moment in SVDP history. Sponsor levels and information are available on the attached form. All donations, and reservations to attend the dinner, can be made online at www.SVDPmission.org. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Francine Nido at 203.754.0000 x16 or fnido@SVDPmission.org.
On behalf of everyone involved with St. Vincent DePaul Mission of Waterbury, I thank you in advance for your support and generosity. However, most importantly, we all look forward to celebrating with you on April 10th.
Sincerely,
Catherine Smith
Anniversary Banquet Chair
