Year in Review As we celebrate this year - the 125th Anniversary of the Dominican Sisters of Houston - we look back on the past year with a deep sense of gratitude for all who have made possible the wonderful celebrations we are sharing today.  In the advancement office, our mission is to assist in advancing the mission of the Dominican Sisters through the meaningful involvement and engagement of many stakeholders - thus ensuring the continuation of the Dominican charism for many years to come. We are proud of the dedicated effort of this past year and the achievements of more than 100 volunteers who have actively partnered in the Dominican mission by planning and carrying out the 125th Anniversary Celebrations.  Throughout this year, from September 30, 2007 to September 28, 2008, a variety of programs have been planned in four series reflecting the four pillars of Dominican Life: prayer, study, community and ministry.  You may click to view the 125th Anniversary Year Sponsors and the 125th Anniversary Honorary Committee. The response to the Anniversary Year has been fantastic and attendance at the events beyond our expectations.  Over 1000 partners in mission celebrated at the 125th Opening Liturgy and Reception.  And, more than 600 persons participated in the first presentation of the Speaker Series with Timothy Radcliffe, OP. The Ministry Planning Committee is preparing a series of Dominican Reunions, and the Prayer Planning Committee will continue the 125th Anniversary Prayer Series, already underway, including Evensong at the new Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. (Click here for the Calendar of all Events for the 125th Anniversary Year). We are pleased to present our 2006-2007 Annual Report of Gifts, located in the 2007 Winter edition of The Good News, reflecting the generosity shown the Dominican Sisters by many during the past year.  This report includes all donors to the Annual Fund, the Guatemalan Mission,the retired sisters' fund and all who have requested honors and memorials from August 1, 2006 to July 31, 2007.  In each of these ways and in so many more, our many stakeholders have shown their deep affection for the mission and charism of the Dominican Sisters and for sharing in that mission.  To each of our partners in this special mission, again we offer deep thanks and appreciation for support.  We look forward to your continued support in the weeks, months and years ahead and wish you the very best in the coming new year. Gratefully, Barbara Abell Director of Advancement

Barbara Abell, Director of Advancement for the Dominican Sisters of Houston Advancement Staff: Fran Boddeker, OP - Guatemalan Mission Muffy Buvens - The Good News Mamie Marx - Records and Services Candy Page - Gifts and Annual Fund