News for the Annunciation Family

News for the Annunciation Family Minneapolis, MN • Summer/Fall 2013

Help us Celebrate! • Alumni Dominican Award Honorees 90 years of Catholic Education • 30 Years of Septemberfest • 90 Years of Parish Life ANNUNCIATION CHURCH • SEPTEMBER 20-22 • Mass • Brunch • Septemberfest

Dominican Honorees Named Annunciation celebrates the weekend of September 20 – 22 as the School and Church recognize their 90th anniversary, Septemberfest marks its 30th anniversary and four school alum are named recipients of the Dominican Award. The Sinsinawa Dominicans were the first teachers for Annunciation School. The Dominican Award honors those alum whose life exemplifies the Gospel values of love, compassion and faithfulness. 2013 Dominican Award Honorees. Seated are Helen Hanson Trepanier, Class of 1956 and John S. Adams, Class of 1952. Standing is Anita Bracchi Witta, Class of 1972. Read about the honorees on page 7.

Dominican Award Mass and Brunch Sunday, September 22 10:30 a.m.: Mass and Awards 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Brunch Serving Septemberfest Special: “Himmelsbachs”! $10/person; RSVPs required for Brunch. To register, call the Alumni Office 612-824-9993, ext. 289, or email: [email protected]

Annunciation School Welcomes New Principal Read about Jennifer Cassidy on page 2.

4th Dominican Award in Memory of Michael Cunniff A Leader in Every Walk of Life Friends and colleagues described Michael Cunniff, Class of 1962, as a talented and likeable manager, who combined an Irish humor with dedication to customer service during a 42-year career that included high-level positions in Hennepin County government. He was last the recorder/registrar of titles, and his innovative approach to problem solving was a boon for the county and the real estate community. Mike had a great dedication to Catholic education and served on advisory boards to both Annunciation School and Academy of Holy Angels. He was a mentor to many and a beloved family man. He died of natural causes on November 29, 2011 and is survived by his wife Patty, Class of 1961, as well as his mom Mary Jane, daughters Michele Faherty ‘87 and Maureen Nagle ’91, his brother Robert ’68 and many others whom he loved.

From the President Dear Friends of Annunciation Near and Far Away: We said goodbye to three incredible educators who retired in June, Marie Murphy (48 years), Sandy Nesvig (principal and teacher 31 years), and Dianne Brain (22 years). They have been extremely instrumental in preparing our students for success in high school. We are so grateful for their long dedication to Catholic education at Annunciation. We welcome new school Principal Jennifer Cassidy. Jennifer is a proven leader who brings with her a passion for providing a strong, faith-based education for all young people. Jennifer has more than 20 years of education experience at Catholic schools in our archdiocese, both as a teacher and an educational leader. She holds several degrees from the University of St. Thomas and recently served as president of its alumni association. Jennifer is excited to be a part of the Annunciation community to continue to build outstanding Catholic education for the families we serve. Funding from the Silent & Live auction continues to do great things for the students in bringing technology

tools to the learning environment. The co-chairs introduced several innovations that helped make it a record breaking fundraising event. The exciting and easy to navigate website was very effective and the new online auction was a big success, too. The online auction was available for one week before the event, and we anticipate that alumni and friends will want to be part of the online auction action next spring. Please join us for the Alumni Dominican Award Mass and brunch at Septemberfest on September 22nd as we celebrate 90 years of Catholic education, 30 years of Septemberfest fun and 90 years of faithful ministry and worship at Annunciation! With joyful gratitude for all your support,

Mary Ann Pearson, School President

Fundraising Benefits Students

Thank You!

Donors and volunteers help sustain programs and activities not covered by tuition. (July 1, 2012-June 30, 2013)

Creative Artstravaganza

Annual Fund, Christmas Gifts and Memorials Endowment Gifts (including Creative Artstravaganza) Silent / Live Auction (including designated Fund a Need) Help-a-Student Appeal Rummage Sale (2013) June Golf Tournament Total

$91,002 $42,741 $142,000 $49,197 $16,000 $6,018 $346,2958

Through your patronage of Annunciation’s business partners, students experience opportunities such as Math Masters, Geo Bee, Science Fair, Quiz Bowl, D.A.R.E. retreats, classroom resources and more. Target Take Charge of Education School Library Scholastic Book Fair General Mills Box Tops, Kemps, Recycling Annunciation Parent Organization Barnes & Noble Book Fair Annunciation Parent Organization SCRIP (merchant gift cards) Annunciation Parent Organization Trivia Night Kowalski’s Markets Total News for the Annunciation Family 

$4,719 $3,419 $860 $1,524 $1,119 $3,766 $1,154 $16,561

Co-Chairs Kate Jaeger McMahon ’82 and Peg Tuttle

Annual Fund Co-Chairs

Devin Rice and Katie Connolly

Havana Night Auction

Co-Chairs Courtney Steilen and Maranda McCarthy

Rummage Sale 2013

Co-Chairs Elisabeth Pletcher Harincar, Diane Healy,Terri Gerdes-Bettin, and Patrice Krocheski-Meyer

Golf Classic

Mike Sable, Chair

Parent Leadership

Dan O’Rourke, School Advisory Council Chair Peg Tuttle and Linda Bates, APO Co-Presidents

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Welcome, New Faculty & Staff Jennifer Cassidy – Principal Emily Guilliatt – Middle School Language Arts Randy Haney – Church Business Administrator Erin McBurney – Middle School Social Studies & Religion

Returning for Second Year

Annunciation Youth Choir More than three dozen children participate in the Annunciation Youth Choir. Participation in the choir provides children the opportunity to experience the joy of music and inspire the assembly to worship God by the sincerity, simplicity and beauty of the music they offer. Practice and performance allows the children to better appreciate the fundamentals of liturgy in a fun and loving setting.

Helen Bureau – Pre-School Assistant Anne Clubb – Librarian Kathy Farstad – 4th Grade Chrissy Fritzen – Kindergarten Aide Mary Makowski – Middle School Math Jill Moe – Kindergarten Aide Teresa Rademacher – 5th Grade Mary Russell – Middle School Language Arts & Religion Julie Steege – Middle School Math

Goodbye, and Thank You! Bob Milske – Church Business Administrator, 12 Years

In addition to singing during select Masses, the children visit Mount Olivet Nursing Home twice a year to sing for the residents. Grace Richardson, one of the members of the choir, commented, “You can really tell how much the folks at Mount Olivet appreciate our being with them by their reaction to our performance.” What a win-win: the children learn new skills, become more immersed in their faith and feel good about providing service to others, while the residents at Mount Olivet enjoy a great performance!

2013 Spelling Bee finalists, front row, left to right: 1st place winner Maggie Wells, Caroline Hartley. Back row, left to right: Beatrice Koenig, Grace Tuttle, Eva Krocheski-Meyer, Grace Richardson. St. Thomas Academy and Convent of the Visitation joined forces in Spring 2013 to perform “Guys and Dolls.” Zach Hays, Class of 2010, pictured in a chokehold in center, played Nicely Nicely Johnson. Other alums from the Class of 2010 who performed were Molly Knapp, Molly Rusert and Connor Plunkett. Graham Earley, Class of 2009, also performed and Helen Palmer, Class of 2012, served on the tech crew. Visit annunciationmsp.org to view more photos or support the School.

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Fun at Camp Foley

Volunteers Honored

2013 Annunciation School Volunteers of the Year Teresa Meschini and Dan O’Rourke, Class of 1986.

Each spring Annunciation 6th graders attend a week of environmental camp at Camp Foley on Whitefish Lake in northern Minnesota. Students learn the value of scientific exploration of nature in new ways. Classes included Microorganisms, Fish Survival, Team Games/ Rock Climbing, Orienteering with GPS, Muck Walk and more. Pictured above, Camp Foley instructor introduces Anna Seitz and fellow student to a new “friend” in the Critter Class. Photo by Peter de Sibour

2013 Annunciation Church Ministers of the Year, left to right: Rose Marie Gram, Judith Fleming, Todd Radam, Jennifer Radam, Lorna Taketa and Michelle Guertin.

Creative Artstravaganza: Celebrating Creative Spirit October 2012: the Creative Artstravaganza was a celebration of the creative spirit that is a foundational element of the Annunciation School community. In particular, alum and friends toasted teacher Mary Strickland for her role and contribution through the Creative Arts program. Camp La De Da Players performed a skit and alum who perform professionally also contributed time and talent to the evening. Pictured from left to right, front row: Zach Spirov ’04, Billy McLaughlin ’76, Molly Walsh Woll ’81, Mary Strickland, Andy Everett ’80, Sarah Gleason ’76, Matt Abdo ’02, Jacob Abdo ’01 and Mari Abdo XX04 (Lynhurst Band). Back row: Jesse Neumann Peterson, Nancy Warren Nair ’86, Katie Larkin Johnson ’80, Beth Weides Zenisek ’78, Jim Hanneman ’76, Terry Walsh ’76 (Belfast Cowboys) and Alex Loosbrock ’91. Not pictured: Program M.C. Dylan Lamb 02, currently a New York playwright. More than $40,000 was raised for the school endowment fund to ensure opportunities for future students in the area of the arts and beyond. Photo by Anna Bjorkstrand News for the Annunciation Family 

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Class News and Notes

Congratulations, Class of 1999

Congratulations, Alumni

Alison Frank earned an M.A. in Administration from Notre Dame in July 2013 and has begun her new position as Principal of St. Peter Catholic School, No. St. Paul.

Angie Brain, Class of ’92, husband Aaron Bergad and big sister Iris welcomed Hazel Rose, born June 20, 2013. Robert Niemann, Class of ’64, is a partner in the Keller and Hechman Law Firm, now located in San Francisco, CA.

Kristine (Linnihan) Cook married Joseph Cook on February 16, 2013 at the James J. Hill Library.

Paige (LaMere) Henry married Dustin Henry on June 9, 2013. Patrick and Britta Picard announced the birth of their first child, Jack Louis Picard, born July 6, 2013. Patrick is serving as a Captain in the U.S. military, stationed at Offutt Air Force Base, Omaha, NE.

Congratulations to Katherine Oslund and Mary Margaret Duffy, Class of 2009, for being among the Top 10 Academic graduates from the Academy of Holy John Urick married Erin Hayes on Angels 2013 graduating class. October 6, 2012. Connor Plunkett, Class of ’10, achieved a perfect score of 36 on his ACT exam. On average, only onetenth of one percent of students taking this college entrance exam achieve a perfect score.

Congratulations, Friends Joe Clubb, husband of librarian Anne Clubb and father of 8th grade student Maria, received the Archdiocesan “Leading with Faith” award for his exemplary performance as director of Mental Health Services at HealthEast.

Marriages James Kirihara, son of Cecelia Carr Kirihara, Class of ’66, married Chao Ku on January 5, 2013 in Honolulu, HA. Jonathan Loufek, son of Jay (Karen) Loufek, Class of ’70, married Amy Stench on March 13, 2013 in Northfield, MN.

Congratulations, Students Donovan Peterson, Class of ’14, was Annunciation’s 2013 Geography Bee Champion.

Shannon Twohy, Class of ’06, attends Marquette University on scholarship and has received several acting awards. Mary Anne Nixon, Class of 1991, lives in Seville, Spain and is an avid runner. Last year she took first place in a special race and was asked to be the poster model for the Seville Marathon, which took place in February 2013. Her photo hung from the city streetlights. Congrats to Mary Anne for her dedication as a runner and for the honor of promoting the Seville Marathon.

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Annunciation Pre-school got off to a great start in Fall 2012 with 20 students. Eli Pollock, the Director of Music for Annunciation Church, visited with the children (above). During the summer, a dedicated space in the Spirit Center is being refurbished in time to kick off the program’s second year. Look for photos of this fresh new space and little fresh new faces in the next newsletter.

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Rest in Peace Please remember the deceased and their families in your prayers. Helene Abdo, parishioner, died July 12, 2013. Survived by children Robert (Bobbi) Abdo ’59, Larry (Caryl) Abdo ’60, Richard (Lorna) Abdo ’62, Janice (Daniel) Hanson ’63, Maureen (Steve) Nimis ’64, Ken (Karen) Abdo ’70, Ann Marie (Dave) Roberts ’72 and grandchildren Jacob Abdo ’01, Matthew Abdo ’02, Mari Abdo XX04 and Rose Abdo XX09. Catherine Anderson, parishioner, died July 10, 2013. John Bacich, parishioner, died November 25, 2012; husband of Barbara. Charlotte Peterson Boulay, Class of 1942, died January 6, 2013. Sam Bracchi died January 8, 2013. Father of Anita (Fritz) Witta ’72 and grandfather of Jason Witta ’02 and Leah Witta ’04. Alicia Busboom died January 11, 2013. Sister of Brian (Rachel) Grubbs and aunt of Zoe Grubbs ’12, Ellen Grubbs ’14, Tatum Grubbs ’16 and Fletcher Grubbs ’20. Edward Cassidy died July 27, 2013. Father-in-law of Jennifer Cassidy, new principal. Mary Ann Conner, parishioner, died March 25, 2013. Felicisimo Dayap died April 2013. Grandfather of Megan ’06 and Matt ’10 Mejia. Erica Emro died January 15, 2013. Survived by daughter and parishioner Kathleen Emro. George Erhard, parishioner, died May 2, 2013. Husband of Shirley Erhard; father of Judy (Tom) Bechtold News for the Annunciation Family 

’63, Doug ’65, Cheryl ’67, Pat (Gene) Hesse ’70, Jan (Dan) Minke ’72 and Sarah (Dennis) Mruz ’77. Terrance Farrand, Class of 1962, died January 30, 2004. Survived by siblings John Farrand ’56, Patrick Farrand ’58, James Farrand ’72, Danielle McCluskey ’60 and Susan Brownlee ’64.

Gina Jacobson ’71, Casey King ’73, David (Rosaleen) King ’74, Liz (Steve) Houtz ’77 and Margaret King (Hugo) ’80. Robert Kosanda died August 10, 2012. Father of Peggy (Mark) Haumersen and grandfather of Elle Haumersen ’04 and Charles ’07 Haumersen.

Mark Flahavan, Class of 1948, died October 31, 2012. Preceded in death by siblings Fr. Robert Flahavan ’32, Anne Abbott ’42, and Ruth Phillips ’52; survived by siblings Molly Landrigan ’38 and Ed Flahavan ’45.

Margaret Kuduk died January 6, 2103. Mother of Kathy (Ralph) Thomas and grandmother of Jason Thomas ’94, Amanda Thomas ’97, Brian Thomas ’00 and Sarah Thomas ’04.

Elizabeth Flynn died May 24, 2012 and is survived by her husband Lloyd, Class of 1936.

Winnifred Leiferman died July 6, 2013. Mother of Wendi (Bruce) Sollenberger ’65, Kristin (Gerald) Gleich ’66, Bob Jr. ’69, Carin (Bill) Simpson ’70, Mollie (Mike) Gronseth ’77, and grandmother of Simpson children Nicholas ’95, Marta ’97, Sally ’01 and Abigail ’02.

Viola Frana, parishioner, died October 23, 2012. Sister of Georgina Frana. Neil Gagen, Class of 1946, died on September 9, 2012. Irene Galvin, parishioner, died October 7, 2012. Mary (Libby) Gay, parishioner, died February 9, 2013. Phyllis Ghiardi, Class of 1935, died August 2012. Marion Hart, parishioner, died October 14, 2012. Wilbert (Mike) Heine, parishioner, died February 28, 2013; husband of Mary and father of James ’82 and John Heine. Marcella Ivers, parishioner, died May 16, 2013; mother of Jackie (Tom) Hartman, ’69. Robert J. King, died in June 2013; husband of Margaret Joanne “Donie” King (nee Ashwell), Class of 1940. Father of Bob (Susan) King ’67, Barry (Cathy) King ’68, Laura King ’70,

Thomas Maple, Class of 1939, died June 4, 2013; preceded in death by brother William ’42. Florence Maxson, parishioner, died September 16, 2012. Elizabeth McIntosh died August 18, 2012. Mother-in-law of Tom (Mary) Linnihan ’68; grandmother of Kristine (Linnihan) Cook ’99, Kelly Linnihan ’02 and Shaun Linnihan ’04. Dorothy Meichels, parishioner, died April 25, 2013. Virginia (Fink) Munro, Class of 1941, died March 5, 2013. Theresa (Shaker) Murphy died January 15, 2013; mother of teacher Marie Murphy. Joseph O’Brien, parishioner, died November 28, 2012.

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William “Bill” Olsen, parishioner, died February 11, 2013.

Donald Stenger ’70 and Sharon Thielen ’66.

active parishioner at Christ the King parish in Minneapolis.

Marie Olson, parishioner, died October 1, 2012.

Kathleen Tobin, parishioner, died July 2013; grandmother of Allison Rufsvold Cadogan, ’98.

Helen Trepanier, Class of 1956, is a lifelong member of Annunciation Church and taught school here for six years. Her third child Joe was born with Downs Syndrome a year after the Roe v. Wade ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court. Her experience as mother to Joe deepened her desire to lead and serve in the Respect Life Ministry. For more than 17 years she has organized numerous fundraisers to support the work of life care centers, as well as to provide support to individual single mothers at difficult times in their lives. In addition, Helen organizes and promotes prayer through various vigils, services, Holy Hours, and other opportunities to unite and educate people on this critical issue.

Russell Pearson, parishioner, died November 2, 2012; husband of Dee. Jessie Marie Peterson, parishioner, died April 27, 2013. Mother of Stephen ’64, Richard ’67, Mary Mann ’69, David ’72 and John ’75. Dermot Francis Rowland, Class of 1950, died August 14, 2012. Preceded in death by siblings John Rowland ’39, Peter Rowland ’43 and Sue Hirsch ’46; survived by siblings Sr. Joyce Rowland ’36, Mary McKinley ’38, Steve Rowland ’44, Olive Hedrick ’47 and Sheila Delaney ’53. Carol Ryan, parishioner, died September 22, 2013; wife of Dennis. Mary Ryan, parishioner, died June 19, 2012. Mother of Julie Peterson ’79 and Jen Ryan ’83. Mary Rose (Masterman) Sabourin, died January 23, 2013; daughter of parishioner Donna Masterman. Jack Savage, Class of XX03, died April 24, 2013. Fr. Ambrose Siebenand died September 17, 2012. He served at Annunciation Church from 1942 – 1951. Jeannine Siggerud, Class of 1950, died May 11, 2012; wife of Chuck. Richard (Dick) Smith, Class of 1942, died August 20, 2012. Husband of Leslie Smith ’56, brother of Phil ’48 and stepfather of Sarah (Dunne) Moses ’83 and Bridget (Dunne) Jaeger ’86. Joseph Stenger, died January 31, 2013; his wife Velma Stenger died May 19, 2013. Survived by children

Selmer Undem died December 31, 2012; husband of Mary Beth. Domenica Ventura, died August 4, 2012. Mother of Lisa (Gregory) Olson ’66, Fred “Rico” Ventura ’68, James Ventura ’69 and Teresa (Mark) Larson ’71. Timothy Wallin, Class of 1962, died September 19, 2007. Brother of Charles Wallin ’61, Mary Ellen Sobiech ’62, Bradford Wallin ’64, Christopher Wallin ’66, Sean Wallin ’71, James Wallin ’72 and Tony Wallin XX77. Larry Wilson, Class of 1944, died April 2013. Survived by six children and former wife Ann Nugent Wilson ’45. John E. Wear, Class of 1934, died June 18, 2012.

Dominican Award Honorees (continued from page 1) We are pleased to announce the 2013 honorees and provide a summary of their work.

John S. Adams, Class of 1952, holds a doctorate in urban geography and two economic degrees. He has dedicated his life to higher education, teaching at several universities, including 40 years as professor of the University of Minnesota’s geography department and as director of the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. John is President of the University of Minnesota Retirees Association, which aims to facilitate ways for retired faculty to continue to volunteer their time and talent to the university system. He has been an

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Anita Witta, Class of 1972, serves in two important Annunciation ministries. She works countless hours on behalf of Annunciation Youth Ministry: at small and large group gatherings, pancake breakfasts, bike trips, Mission Trips and so much more general assistance to every aspect of the program. “AYM is a safe place for junior and senior high kids to engage in social activities and grow in their faith. They also are given opportunities to look outside themselves, get out of the ‘bubble’ of their world, and serve the needs of others,” she says. Anita also serves as Vice President of the Mission Haiti Board, which supports an Annunciation sister school in Leogane, Haiti. “Over the past seven years we have kids, teachers, senior women and the Sisters of the Companion of Jesus who are all growing, learning and thriving better than before because of the efforts of Mission Haiti,” she praises.

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Honor Roll of Donors We gratefully acknowledge the alumni, parents of current students, parents of alumni, grandparents, faculty, staff, parishioners and friends of the school who provided financial support for important needs during the past fiscal year.

Annunciation Founders $10,000 and above

Anonymous Bequest of Edward & Bernie Bodensteiner Estate

Annunciation Pillars $5,000 - $9,999

Annunciation Parent Organization Bob & Colleen Healy Fluff McErlane Sandra & Kevin O’Brien

Marian Circle $2,500 - $4,999

Jerry & Janice Carroll Liz Crandall Colleen McMahon Mary Michaels Matt & Tracy Moosbrugger Mary Ann & Peter Pearson John & Sara Peterman Sandra & Stephen Seitz Carin & Bill Simpson Thomas & Karen Taylor David G. Wiser

Dominican Circle $1,000 - $2,499

Anonymous Byron Bissonnette Jerry & Jean Bucksa Jim & Deb Burke Dan & Beth Caffrey Andy & Karin Cebulla Carlton Cronin Jr. Robert V. & Shirley V. Dahl Foundation Antoinette Dombeck Ann Duffy News for the Annunciation Family 

Mike & Lisa Erickson Mark & Martha Ertl Carol & Jim Eubanks Michael & Loryn Follrath Mandy Hasslen-Gartner & David Gartner Marc & Christine Headrick Fr. Jim Himmelsbach Jennifer & Hal Holthusen Brigitt Orfield & Scott Johnston David & Kathy Jungquist Most Reverend John F. Kinney Dan & Sarah Klein Chuck & Colleen Knapp Nathan & Holly Krekula Thomas & Janet Krocheski Fund of the Catholic Community Foundation Tim Laska Michael & Kelly LaVine Lawrence LeJeune Mark & Maranda McCarthy Maria Michlin Dan & JoAnn O’Rourke Mark & Deirdre Palmer Tim & Alex Peters Bill Prince David & Charlene Rutt Bill & Heather Zerull Daniel & Maddi Zydowicz

Paul & Jane Jaeger Jennifer May & Mike Kesti Edward Lawrence Heather Lee Dane & Annique London Rita Ann Lundgren Bill & Mary Mease James & Christine Mullady Sandy & Paul Nesvig Brian & Janelle Oberst William & Allison O’Brien Donna & Bruce Ohme Arla Olive James Overby Jack & Connie Pelner Tina Ham-Peterson & Ric Peterson Todd & Jennifer Radam J. Peter & Mary Ritten Dan & Kari Rominski Tom & Jill Rushin Bryon & Jennifer Sharp Lisa & Robert Spencer John & Britney Stark Tom & Sheila Steichen Michael & Courtney Steilen Steven & Jennifer Stensland Robert & Christine Tennessen Dan & Ashleigh Varley Brian & Beth Woods Brad & Sara Zimmerman

Annunciation Angels $500 - $999

Annunciation Sponsors Club $250 - $499

Anonymous Annette Anderson Steff & Megan Anderson Ronald Bach Scott & Linda Bates Mark & Patti Boller Dianne & John Brain Nick & Lisa Brezonik Anne & Joe Clubb Bill & Anne Cook Chris & Jennifer Davis Roberta & Robert Dircks Mick & Christine Frank Terry Glarner Joe & Diane Harrington Kristin & Grant Hartley

Robert & Roberta Abdo Jim & Lori Anderson Lester & Wendy Dwyer Bagley Leon & Kari Ball John & Cindy Banovetz Dave & Jennifer Campbell Mollie Campbell Amy & Jim Clancy Kevin Clohesey Hubert & Pam Fernandez Dan & Jan Frederick Paul & Dee Grausam Tom & Cheryl Green Nancy Haney Rick & Yelena Hardcopf John Hood

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Pablo & Nancy Hoyos Heather Wray-Isquierdo & Christian Isquierdo Christina Jandro Chris & Bridget Jo Chris & Sarah Johanns John & Margie Jurich Kenneth & Jennifer Katz Brian & Julie Kelley Glenn & Patrice Krocheski-Meyer Eric & Uli Loichle Julie & Mike Loney Joan Madden, M.D. Jason & Sandra Martinek Kate & Kevin McMahon Brett Mortenson David & Kristine Novak Bill & Debra Olson Daniel & Theresa Olson Henry & Molly Ortega John Ostrowski Todd & Shannon Perron Jim & Erika Peterson Pugleasa Company, Inc. Katie Connolly & Devin Rice Don Rushin Beth & Mike Sable Patrick & Margo Scallen Diane Scherber John & Nancy Schuler Chris & Sandy Smith Leslie Smith Thaddeus & Kerri Smith Gerald Sonderup

Did You Know? Thomas Heer and Charlie Carlson, Class of 2009 and members of the Annunciation Boy Scout Troop #103, both achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in 2013. Thomas designed and built the new outdoor classroom located in the school Spirit Garden to fulfill a requirement of the rank. Charlie cleaned and beautified a stretch of lawn next to the school, including the planting of a half dozen decorative trees.

Robert Spinner Ray & Kathy Weber Richard & Debra Wicka

Annunciation Spirit Club $100 - $249

Anonymous Albert & Marie Adams Judy Arms Tony & Cheryll Averbeck Tom & Lori Barnd Anne Bartel John & Jean Bayer Phil & Nora Bayer George & Sherry Biltz Andy & Meg Bion Gilbert & Gwendolyn Bisek Kathleen Blunt Timothy & Merry Bollig James Booth Anne Bowen-Olson Patrick & Carol Brezonik Pat & Don Brockel Carolyn Brownlie Jeff & Helen Bureau Joseph Busch Edward Callahan Mario & Kelly Calvo Fran & Mary Lou Campbell Jack Campbell Most Reverend Robert J. Carlson Tim & Heather Carson Charlene Cartamil Renee Jacques & Michael Cheeseman Mary & John Connelly Patricia Connelly Katherine Coolidge Dennis & Janet Daley Patrick & Margaret Deluhery Rick & Tina Dempsey James Smith & Cheryl Dickson- Smith Thomas & Betty Nell Dolan Jerry & Gretchen Doyle William Driscoll Robert & Marilee Elliott Tom & Nan Emmer Daniel Erdmann Victor Erdmann

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Shirley Erhard James & Kathy Farstad Vijay & Debra Ferrao David Finn Veronica Fitzgerald Myra Frenz James & Mary Friedman Doris Fritzen Dorman & Jane Fulton Harvey Galberth Dan & Patti Gerhan Les & Dee Gill David & Nancy Glenn Tom & Susan Grande Scott & Emily Guilliatt Margaret Hagerty Jedd & Amy Hanson Scott & Jeanine Haws Jay Heffern Jacquelyn Henning Mary Jo Herrmann Mary Hollenhorst Patricia & Thomas Holloran William & Mary Hopkins Michael & Pat Houston Maria Hoyos Jim & Nancy Hupp Al & LaVonne Iverson Bridget & Peter Jaeger Venancio & Ruth Jo Janyce Jones Richard & Rita Juettner Leah & Harry Kaiser Phil & Lorraine Kaley Jim Kane John & Betty Kannas Jennifer Kaufenberg John & Mary Kelly Kevin & Katie Kelly Mike & Bridget Kelly Cecelia Kirihara Jane & Larry Koenig Ron & Joyce Kohorst Michael Koller Jim & Char Kouri Liz Kramer Mary La Fontaine Fr. Paul La Fontaine Brian & Mary Lamb Anne Larish Summer/Fall 2013 

Mary Alice & Todd Larson Thomas & Barbara Laska John & Sue Laux William Laux Jr. John & Peggy Lawrow Michael & Megan Levasseur Arlene Leyden Tom & Mary Linnihan Jim & Cynthia Lord Sheila & Matt Loschy Jay & Karen Loufek Jeff Machacek, Coldwell Banker Burnet Realty Bob & Bella Maisel Mary & John Makowski Mykola & Pat Malinowsky Joseph & Virginia Mallof Andrea & Harald Markley Margaret McCarthy Thomas & Colleen McCarthy Meghan McClellan Kathleen McCoy Mary Jo McDonough Mary Ann McGuire Joe & Colleen McLean Doug & Judi Mehr Therese & Tim Miller Peter & Jill Moe Allen & Lori Moen Barbara Moore Len & Kay Mrachek Geraldine Musil Lois Nash Susan Balsamo & Dan Nichols Robert Niemann Mary Lou & Chuck Nixon Rick & Lisa Noel Cathy Dolan & Dan O’Brien Tim O’Rourke Tom & Ginny Paulson Steve & Laurie Peterson Thomas & Nancy Phillips Bob & Roxanna Plouff Stephen & Barbara Plunkett J. Ronald Pratt Jean & Donna Quinlan Mike & Jennifer Quinlan Mike & Mary Quinlivan Dr. Mary E. Reuder Zachary & Margaret Richards News for the Annunciation Family 10

Marian Riordan Andy Ritten Louis & Carolyn Ritten Thomas Roth Anne & Scott Rusert James Sarazin Dr. Ray Scallen Dr. Terence Scallen Michael & Megan Schaefbauer Carol Skala Chris & Lisa Smith Drew & Jen Snodgrass Robert & Susan Sondag Pete & Julie Steege Elizabeth Beltaos & David Steinkamp Florian Sterner Mary & Lance Strickland Karl & Becky Studt John & Sheana Suek David J. Sutton Susan Taylor Ann Tonskemper Greg & Laura Van Bellinger Chris & Laurie Vance Mary Vasaly Christine Walker Ellen Watson Christopher & Jennafer Wells Daniel & Pat Willette Jackie Williams Wilsonart International, Inc. Charles Wiser Leo & Betty Sue Wolf Bill Yares & Julie Glass-Yares Sarah Youngblood Jane & Tony Zappa

Friends of Annunciation Up to $99 John S. Adams Kathy Anderson Stan & Marlys Anderson Roger & Dorothy Audette Richard Belisle Paul Binek John A. Blaylock Elizabeth Bley Tom & Donna Bliss Christine Boerner

Jim Brick Janice Buechler Joe & Nancy Burkhardt Mary Lane Butler Madelon Byrne Rose Mary Byrne Tom & Joanne Carroll Patrick Casey Mary Cox Marcia Crist Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Dean Millicent Dosh Larry Downes Jimmy Dunn Chuck Elsbecker Lydia Engelman Donald & Beverly Erickson Betty Faykish Clarice Fischler Mavis Fisher Edward Flahavan Lloyd Flynn Alison Frank Furniture Resource, LLC Giles & Associates Ruth Glarner George & Virginia Gleeson Susan Gorman Lisa Lau & Paul Haller Joseph & Kathryn Hamel Jim & Connie Haubenschild Mark & Peggy Haumersen Juanita Hazel Kathleen Heenan Fr. Roger Hessian Marge Hoecherl Teresa Sweeney & Joseph Hofmeister Jerri Lou Holmgren Deronda Hunter Joanne Isdahl Mary Jacobson Anne Jaeger Don & Lois Jaeger Gena & Joseph Janetka Leonard Jenks Jerry & Rose Jungquist Teresa Keefe Eunice Kelley Laurence Kelly

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Shannon & Cyril Kennedy Tom & Ginny Kern Paul & Barbara Kerwin Margaret King Alyssa & Matt Kirby Tom & Emily Koenig John Koller Joan Kongsvik John & Brenda Landy James Lano Anne LaLonde-Laux & Paul Laux Amy Leyden Kristine Linnihan Patricia Linnihan Mary & Tom Lockhart Mary Lynard Donald & Audrey Machacek Jack Magner Elizabeth Marin Roger & Karen Mattson Harriet McDonald Judy Muenzhuber Steve & Monica Murphy Chris & Meg Nelson Joan & Ken Nelson Jeremie Nichols Donna O’Brien Patricia Opstad Gloria Ortega Richard Ostrowski Michael & Margaret O’Sullivan Karen & Michael O’Toole Sr. Josette Pahl, OP Sally Parks Stephanie Parks Dee Pearson Beth & Ed Picard Patricia Pink Amy Poehling Eli Pollock Dennis & Cathy Reger Brian G. Resch Leo Reuder Laurie Rivard Joan Rourke Gary & Cindy Rufsvold Mary Russell Dennis Ryan James & Nancy Rys Arthur Sauter

Gene Sauter Ron & Marilyn Schaaf Gerald & Karen Schaal Greg & Susie Schmidt Carol & Jon Schneider Bob Seidel Pat Seitz Jerome & Marlene Simondet Carolyn Smith Donald Sovell Jim & Virginia Steilen Carla Stevenson Robert & Sharon Stofer Mike & Franny Suek Phyllis Sutcliffe Bruce & Jean Tate John & Michele Tauer Carol Teal Michael P. Tillemans Helen Trepanier Donald & Judith Unger Anne Marie Urick Wayne Valentine James Ventura Jim & Patti Verbrugge Barbara & Richard Warhol Margaret Warnemunde Warren & Helen Waterston Helen Weides Bob & Kay Wille Cynthia & Jerry Wiltjer

Corporations/Foundations

Aim Higher Foundation Alerus Financial Allina Hospitals & Clinics American Express Charitable Gift Matching Ameriprise Financial Annual Giving Campaign Ameriprise Financial Employee Gift Matching Program Arch Insurance Group Bremer Bank Bromelkamp Company LLC Catholic Community Foundation Catholic United Financial General Mills Foundation Kowalski’s Groceries for Good Cause

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LeJeune Family Foundation Marsh & McLennan Companies RBC Foundation Ryan Companies U.S., Inc. Target Take Charge of Education Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation The Toro Foundation Travelers Truist United Health Employee Giving Campaign U.S. Bank Employee Gift Matching Program Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign Wells Fargo Foundation Educational Matching Gift Program

Gifts in-Kind

Fr. Paul Johnson, OP & Virginia Johnson Flanagan Periscope Wallace Carlson Printing

2013 Annunciation Golf Classic

Many thanks to the 72 golfers who enjoyed a beautiful day of golf at Boulder Pointe Golf Course and raised more than $6,000 dollars for the Help-A-Student fund. Congratulations to: 1st Place Men’s Low Gross: Mick Frank, Scott Jenewein, Bruce Frank ’02 and Peter Frank ’04. 2nd Place Men’s Low Gross: Steff Anderson, Joel Mikres, Chris Smith and Bill Zerull. 1st Place Women’s Low Gross: Lori Anderson, Lisa Brezonik, Lisa Ferris, and Loryn Follrath. 1st Place Low Net: Bill Hopkins, Doc Hopkins, Mary Hopkins and Josh Mattson. Summer/Fall 2013 11

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Church of the Annunciation 509 West 54th Street Minneapolis, MN 55419

! Date e h t d Save Awar n a c i : in Dom & Brunch Mass t. 22 Sep

Circa 1961. Father Dudley giving communion to a parishioner with the help of altar boy Mike Cunniff. The photo is one in a series of a 124 photo essay, “Our Daily Bread,” which was commissioned by Pillsbury Company and exhibited at the Minneapolis Art Institute. Photo by Erich Hartmann of Magnum Photos

Septemberfest Calendar of Events Friday, September 20 7 - 9 p.m. Rib-fest, food, beer, music, bingo & carnival rides.

Saturday, September 21 Noon-9 p.m. Carnival rides, crafts, games, entertainment, Steak Fry Sizzler (5:30–7:30 p.m.) and evening finale.

Sunday, September 22 10:30 a.m. -3 p.m. Mass, Dominican Awards, Brunch, Festival activities continue, raffle drawing.

Whiffle Ball Tournament all weekend. Dominican Award Brunch requires an advance RSVP. See box on page 1 for details. Rib-fest and Steak Fry Sizzler meal tickets must be purchased in advance. Both are “sell-out” events. For more information, visit www.annunciationmsp.org.

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