Campus Blog
Nurses Week Shines Light on Rewarding, In-Demand Careers
Health care organizations commemorate National Nurses Week from May 6-12 to recognize the expertise, dedication and invaluable contributions of the five million registered nurses in the United States. May 6 is Nurses Day and May 12 honors the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. The American Nursing Association selected this year’s theme as "Nurses Make the Difference" to celebrate the varying roles of nurses and their positive impact on our lives. Nurses always...
Father Tom’s May Reflection ~ The Soul
The Soul We think we know ourselves, yet most of us admit we don’t know much about let’s say . . . computers. When you look at the inside of a computer, it’s made up of tiny instrumentation, yet in a few seconds, you can connect with somebody on the opposite side of the globe. Amazing! Computers are such mysteries. Yet, when you think about it, who created a computer? A person or a group of persons. Yet who created you? God. So how much more are you a mystery, a wonder to behold...
Father Tom’s May Reflection ~ Ascension
In the Gospel, Jesus says something startling. He says whoever believes and is baptized, will be saved. Does this mean that all we have to do is believe mentally in Jesus saving us and we will be saved? In fact, some protestant denominations believe if you accept Jesus as your personal savior, you are already saved. What do we believe as Catholics? Well, we believe it’s not that simple. First of all, when Jesus says, “Whoever believes and is Baptized will be saved,” what does He mean...
Father Tom Roman’s April Reflections
False Gods I think when we hear of the Israelites worshipping false gods, we say “How could they be so silly? Don’t they remember all the miracles?” We can’t imagine worshiping a bronze calf! Yet actually when you stop and think about it, anything we put in front of God is a false God. So, we do struggle even today with false gods. I thought of four brackets. The first bracket involves things that are intrinsically evil like the seven deadly sins. When they gain control of our...
Getting to Know Lenore Maurer at Sacred Heart Home
Q: Where did you grow up? Buffalo Q: What was your hometown before coming to Sacred Heart Home? Buffalo Q: Do you still have family members or relatives in Western New York? I have one cousin. Q: What are some of your earliest memories of the former Sacred Heart Home? I did not live in the former Sacred Heart Home, but I was the first Administrator of the Trier Woods Senior Apartments! Q: What activities do you enjoy doing? Embroidery Q: Have you gotten to know some of your fellow resident...
Profile of Margaret “Mary” Honer, Sacred Heart Home Resident
Q: Where did you grow up? What was your hometown before coming to Sacred Heart Home? I grew up in North Buffalo. Before coming to Sacred Heart Home, I lived in Tonawanda. Q: Do you still have family members or relatives in Western New York? I have two daughters, a grand-daughter and a great-granddaughter. Q: What are some of your earliest memories of the former Sacred Heart Home? 50 years ago, Brother Fidelis would come to my home on his bike to care for her father. Eventually her father moved...
Jan Eaton, Trier Woods Office Manager, Celebrates 40 Years on Campus!
Do you remember your first day of work on campus? It was Feb. 6, 1984. I have worked in this building since that day. I had been out of work for a whole year. I submitted my application at the Nursing Home and a week later I received a call from Lenore, the original apartment administrator. I hung up the phone and said, “I have an interview for a job! But I don’t know what the job is! What was your first position? I came in as a Clerk and now I am the Office Manager. We were supervised by New...
Meet Rose ~ The First Client at Our Outpatient Therapy Clinic in Jan. 2018!
Q: How did you hear about our clinic? I was anxious for the clinic to open in 2018. In October 2016, I had a broken femur and had inpatient physical therapy at the Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, so I was very familiar with the rehabilitation staff there. Q: What made you choose The Brothers of Mercy for therapy? The staff is great. All the therapists treat everyone so well there. They helped me with my back and shoulder issues. It was a great addition to the facility. The timing...
Q&A With Bonnie Tunmore, Outpatient Therapy Clinic Client
Q: What made you choose The Brothers of Mercy Outpatient Therapy Clinic for rehab? A: I was against coming to any short-term rehab after my hospital stay, but it was recommended based on my condition. My neighbor, who has received care at many area facilities, told me “go to The Brothers of Mercy, they are the best.” Q: Have you ever needed therapy services in the past? A: This was my first time ever requiring therapy in my lifetime! Q: After staying on campus for short-term rehab, what made...
Profile of Barbara Kobos, Sacred Heart Home Resident
What was your hometown before coming to Sacred Heart Home? I grew up on the East side of Buffalo and belonged to St. Luke’s Church. Before coming to Sacred Heart Home, I lived in Depew.. Do you still have family members or relatives in Western New York? My sister Theresa, who is widowed, lives in Williamsville and has two daughters. My brother Eugene and his wife live in West Henrietta. What are some of your earliest memories of the former Sacred Heart Home? The great teamwork throughout all...
Ben Madonia: Proud Veteran & Musician Who is at Home in the Trier Woods Apartments
Within The Brothers of Mercy Trier Woods independent living apartments, there are several residents who have lived there around 20 years. One of these residents is a gregarious 98-year-old U.S. Navy Veteran named Ben Madonia who was married to Mary Grace for 69 years. For 19 years, he and his wife, Mary Grace, lived eight months of the year near Hollywood Beach, Florida where they fronted a 10-member swing band called the Beachcombers that played at the beach theater all afternoon two days a...
Lorraine Probst, Foundation Advisory Council Member, Reflects on Her Mother’s Journey in Skilled Nursing Center
Lorraine Probst is a retired clinical social worker who specialized in children and families. She has been a dedicated member of The Brothers of Mercy Advisory Council for several years. Here, she reflects on the care that her mother, Georgia, received at The Brothers of Mercy. [Pictured above: Lorraine Probst with her daughter, Megan, and her mother, Georgia Gallo] When it became clear after rehab that my Mom would be unable to return home, there was only one place to consider for long-term...