A Message from the Little Sisters of the Poor

September 2, 2021

Dear Family Member,

Today is a happy day for our Residents and all of us, since, thanks to negative COVID test results these last two weeks, the Residents are now free to circulate about the Home and to attend Mass and communal activities with social distancing in place. We hope to have both dining rooms in operation next Monday.

We ask your prayers for a dear Resident who had contracted the coronavirus weeks ago, and whom the Lord called home to himself on August 31st. She will be greatly missed.

Since the positivity rate in Jefferson County is a high 13.13%, we are unable to welcome family members into the Home for visits (except “compassionate care visits”) at this time. But we encourage you to visit with your loved ones outside on our lovely grounds, at the windows, or to schedule (up to two visitors) a half-hour visit in the family visiting room near the front desk. To arrange for this visit, kindly contact Oglanda Butler in Social Services. Since she will be absent from work until next Monday, you may also make arrangements with Mary or Mary Ann, our receptionists.

It was great to see the Residents at Mass today, and enjoying a socially distanced happy hour this afternoon! Our fervent prayer is that we will be able to continue to progress in spite of the high positivity rate which challenges us and our employees who venture out into the community each day. We are practicing careful screening and doing all we can to keep everyone safe.

Please be assured of our prayers for you also, that you and your loved ones remain safe and healthy.

God bless you,
Mother Mary Richard

Previous Updates:
August 18, 2021
August 12, 2021
August 5, 2021
June 18, 2021
May 20, 2021
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March 17, 2021
February 21, 2021
February 2, 2021
January 3, 2021
December 18, 2020
November 24, 2020
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September 25, 2020
September 14, 2020
September 8, 2020
August 17, 2020
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July 15, 2020
July 1, 2020
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May 27, 2020
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April 28, 2020
April 22, 2020

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