2019 Marymount Founder’s Day Luncheon

The Marymount Alumnae Board, administrators, members of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (R.S.H.M.) and their families, and Fordham University’s Office of Alumni Relations invite you to a gathering celebrating Marymount College’s founding in 1907 by Mother Marie Joseph Butler.

This year’s event celebrates the 25th anniversary of the R.S.H.M. LIFE Center. The Mission of the Center is to welcome the needy, especially women and children, and to create with them a culture that nurtures their human development. The Center serves individuals of all faiths and cultural traditions. With the belief that Learning Is For Everyone (LIFE), the Center has a whole family orientation in all of its programs, from toddlers to senior citizens. It focuses on the learning needs of the entire family and provides free child care for adults taking programs. The LIFE Center believes that getting to know the families and involving them in the Center’s programs helps build stronger community relationships.

Susan Gardella, R.S.H.M., will give remarks about the history of the LIFE Center and where it is now. There will also be a panel featuring employees of the Center as well as former Marymount students who volunteered there. The panelists will discuss the impact the LIFE Center has had on them.

There will be a Ram Van minivan available to transport guests between the parking garage and Butler Commons. Times available: 11:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Make a Day of It

Before the event, there will be Mass at 11 a.m. in the University Church. There will be a special mention of Sr. Brigid Driscoll, who passed away in October of last year. All are welcome to attend.

After the event, join us for the annual Festival of Lessons and Carols in the University Church at 4:30 p.m. Early arrival is highly recommended as seats fill up quickly.