Nepal Constitution Day: On Sept. 20, Nepal observes Constitution Day, marking the adoption of the country’s current Constitution in 2015. The day commemorates an important moment in Nepal’s history and the establishment of the nation as a federal democratic republic. As our Sisters, Associates and friends in Nepal observe this national day, we pray for the people of Nepal and for continued peace, safety and unity.
Belize Independence Day: On Sept. 21, Belize celebrates Independence Day, marking the country’s independence from Great Britain in 1981. The day honors Belize’s journey as an independent nation and is celebrated with ceremonies, parades, and community gatherings across the country. As our Sisters, Associates and friends in Belize celebrate, we join them in giving thanks for the people and rich culture of Belize.
SCNA Commitment Ceremony: A Commitment Ceremony for SCN Associates will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, at St. Vincent de Paul Church. The ceremony, which is part of the SCNA Weekend held Sept. 25–27, will be livestreamed at nazareth.org/live. All are welcome to attend.
Corporate Voice: International Peace Day is Sept. 21. Please find a prayer for the day that can be adapted here. More information on the day is located at un.org.
Season of Creation Congregational Prayer Service: On Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 9:30 a.m. ET, we will come together in prayer to celebrate the Season of Creation and its theme “Living Water.” All are welcome to join in this Zoom prayer service by clicking on the link here. Sisters will lead us as we thank God for the waters of the world and pray for their protection.
Prayer Requests:
- Katrina Zimmerman, great niece of Dorothy Zimmerman, SCNA
- Sharon Cecil, SCNA
- Fran Cecil, stepmother of Sharon Cecil, SCNA
- Alice Serr, sister-in-law of Liz Field, SCNA
- Dorothy Herrick, sister-in-law of Annette Skees, SCNA
- Steven Mattingly, brother of Anita Smith, Nazareth employee
- Vickie Geary, mother of Jackie Smith, Nazareth employee
Prayers for Deceased:
- Ronald Thomas VanVactor, brother of Sue Bolin, Nazareth employee
If you have any items you would like to include in the next issue of the Newsline, please email them to newsline@nazareth.org by 10 a.m. Thursday. Please include first and last names for prayer requests and the relationship to the person requesting.