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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRIORESS Dear Friends, I am pleased to present to you this 2016 – 2017 annual report of activities. In this edition, we offer you examples of our Sisters living the Dominican Charism, and sharing the messages of love and mercy that Jesus left us. A most important highlight of this edition is our donor listing, our opportunity to acknowledge and thank you, our faithful benefactors, for your generosity and loyal support. Because of you, the impact of our mission of preaching is broader, deeper and richer. We know that every gift you offer is rooted in partnership, and we cherish our partners in mission. Your support empowers our Sisters to minister both near and far. In this edition you will read about one of our local ministries, Homecoming Farm, a community-supported organic farm, which donates 20% of its wonderful produce to the homeless. S. Mary Pat Neylon, OP Prioress Our Sisters also reach out to our neighbors afar, as you will read in the accounts of S. Diane Capuano and S. Flor de Maria Buruca. Along with students from Molloy College, they visited Sol Naciente, El Salvador to volunteer at a children’s camp and help beautify the town through a community service project. We are so grateful to you, our generous supporters, for sharing our journey. You make all the difference – thank you! Know that you and your families are remembered in our prayers each day. With deep gratitude and prayer, Sister Mary Pat Neylon, OP Prioress SISTERS OF ST. DOMINIC OF AMITYVILLE | 1