Giving Tuesday, November 28
Sisters Serving Communities Giving Tuesday, November 28, 2023 The SSS ministries passionately address the needs of impoverished individuals, with a special emphasis on vulnerable women and children. Our Sisters deliver direct social services, foster community development, and provide systemic support, impacting countless lives. This Giving Tuesday, join us in building a brighter future. Support the […]
“Here I am, Send Me”
PARTNERS IN THE MISSION OF JESUS In “The Joy of the Gospel”, Pope Francis reminds us that we are “Missionary Disciples” sent to be the hands, feet and heart of Jesus in service to others around the world as well as at home. Today, Sister Grace Boys, a Sister of Social Service invites us to become partners in […]
Send-A-Sister Program
Make a Difference in the Life of a Sister! Support sending a Sister to any number of Centennial Celebrations throughout 2023. Click HERE to donate online or send checks payable to Sisters of Social Service, 4316 Lanai Road, Encino, CA 91436 Questions? Contact Mary Hatton at 818.285.3358 or [email protected]
SSS Summer Appeal 2023
SSS Summer Greetings Every year about this time, we bring you a message of sincere gratitude for your ongoing support of our community and ministries, sharing some highlights of why we continue to strive to make a difference in our broken world, and how it happens ONLY because of your partnership with us. You are […]
Finding Hope in Turbulent Times: E-Cards from the Road
Sister Simone Campbell Our Sister Simone Campbell, SSS, recently traveled through the south going to bookstores to have conversations about the reality in the local situation and seeking to understand what their lived experience is like and where people find hope. Most days she sent “electronic postcards” about her discoveries in hopes to provide new […]
Here We Are, Send Us!
Reflections of the SSS Centennial Celebrations “It Was A Pilgrimage” An Interview with Sr. Grace Boys, SSS With Mary Hatton, Director of Development When you think of the SSS at 100 years old, what comes to mind? Ahh, there’s so much history! I’ve known some of the Eastern European Sisters for a long time, and […]
Pentecost 2023
The Sisters of Social Service gathered in Encino to celebrate Pentecost and open Chapter Procedings, which happens every four years. We were fortunate to welcome many of our Sisters from around the world, including Mexico, Taiwan and the Philippines, as well as current General Moderator Sister Magdi Kovari and Former General Moderator, Sister Ágnes Pataki, […]
Sister Suzanne Simo Celebrates her 100th Birthday with Pizzaz!
Click the video below to watch a bit of Sister Suzanne’s story!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Qn0s56IyJk Sister Suzanne celebrated with special out-of-town guests, including Hungarian Sisters Maria from Buffalo (left), and Terez from Budapest; and niece Laura from Ohio (far right).
Spiritus 2023
The Social Service Auxiliary’s 2023 Spiritus Award Luncheon, honoring Robert & Joanne Smith and The Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation for all their years of dedication, was a great success thanks to you, our many friends and supporters of the Sisters of Social Service! We couldn’t do it without you, “That’s what friends are for!” To support the […]
Jubilee Postcard from Cuba
Sisters Magdi and Marti, from the Eastern Eurpean Delegation, celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Founding of the SSS with sisters in El Cobre, Cuba! “We have just returned from our visit in the Cuban District, where we celebrated our jubilee in El Cobre with the sisters. It was an inspirational experience to spend time […]
