Sister Mary James Toth celebrated her 101st Birthday on April 17, 2023, giving thanks to the Lord for the many gifts He has given to her.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
101 Happy Years
100 Happy Years
CONGRATULATIONS, SISTER MARY JAMES!
Sister Mary James Toth celebrated her 100th Birthday on April 17, 2022, and is incredibly grateful to the Lord for the many gifts He has given to her.
Sister Mary James (Mildred Ann Toth) was born on April 17, 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio and baptized two weeks later at St. Margaret’s Church on the East Side.
She attended Harvey Rice Elementary for K-2; St. Margaret’s School for 3-6; St.Therese’s School (Little Flower) for 7; and Garfield Heights High for 8-12.
After high school, she took care of two children; worked at a confectionery store and then at Richman Brothers Men’s Clothing Store (lining men’s suit vests).
Her uncle, Franciscan Father Benjamin Toth, and her devotion to Jesus in the Eucharist influenced her decision to enter religious life. On February 1, 1942 Sister James entered the Sisters of the Divine Redeemer (an international Congregation) whose American Region is based in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania. She professed her Vows on August 15, 1944 and has been a Sister for 78 years.
During her years of active ministry, she taught in New York (Buffalo); in Ohio (Cleveland and Fairport); and for many years at various elementary schools in Pennsylvania: St. Bartholomew in Penn Hills, St.Paulinus in Clairton, St. Michael in Elizabeth, and James Lavell in Munhall. Sister James particularly enjoyed teaching second graders about the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the Holy Eucharist. From 1964-1969 Sister served as novice director for those preparing to become Sisters of the Divine Redeemer.
When asked what she liked most about teaching, her response was: “There’s so much! I enjoyed seeing the children use the learning games I made, and progressing because of them.” Sister was an enthusiastic and creative teacher whose learning games were not only abundant, but great fun.
Sister Mary James Toth celebrated her 100th Birthday on April 17, 2022, and is incredibly grateful to the Lord for the many gifts He has given to her.
Sister Mary James (Mildred Ann Toth) was born on April 17, 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio and baptized two weeks later at St. Margaret’s Church on the East Side.
She attended Harvey Rice Elementary for K-2; St. Margaret’s School for 3-6; St.Therese’s School (Little Flower) for 7; and Garfield Heights High for 8-12.
After high school, she took care of two children; worked at a confectionery store and then at Richman Brothers Men’s Clothing Store (lining men’s suit vests).
Her uncle, Franciscan Father Benjamin Toth, and her devotion to Jesus in the Eucharist influenced her decision to enter religious life. On February 1, 1942 Sister James entered the Sisters of the Divine Redeemer (an international Congregation) whose American Region is based in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania. She professed her Vows on August 15, 1944 and has been a Sister for 78 years.
During her years of active ministry, she taught in New York (Buffalo); in Ohio (Cleveland and Fairport); and for many years at various elementary schools in Pennsylvania: St. Bartholomew in Penn Hills, St.Paulinus in Clairton, St. Michael in Elizabeth, and James Lavell in Munhall. Sister James particularly enjoyed teaching second graders about the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the Holy Eucharist. From 1964-1969 Sister served as novice director for those preparing to become Sisters of the Divine Redeemer.
When asked what she liked most about teaching, her response was: “There’s so much! I enjoyed seeing the children use the learning games I made, and progressing because of them.” Sister was an enthusiastic and creative teacher whose learning games were not only abundant, but great fun.
99th Birthday
In celebrating a Birthday, we celebrate the gift of God's love and life. It is in this spirit that Sister M. James celebrated her 99th Birthday on April 17, 2021.
Holy Mass and Holy Communion high-lighted the day as her family and Sisters-in-Christ celebrated 99 years of love and service of the Lord.
A few days before Sister's Birthday, her family came from Ohio and rejoiced with Sister James, and after a fine dinner and opening of gifts, they enjoyed several games of Pinochle. Sister played hard and was determined to win.
We, her Sisters-in-Christ also celebrated with Sister James. Her place at table was filled with flowers, cards, small gifts and special desserts made by one of her friends: maple cookies.
The most precious gift was the love and friendship shared by all who were present.
God bless you, Sister M. James!
Holy Mass and Holy Communion high-lighted the day as her family and Sisters-in-Christ celebrated 99 years of love and service of the Lord.
A few days before Sister's Birthday, her family came from Ohio and rejoiced with Sister James, and after a fine dinner and opening of gifts, they enjoyed several games of Pinochle. Sister played hard and was determined to win.
We, her Sisters-in-Christ also celebrated with Sister James. Her place at table was filled with flowers, cards, small gifts and special desserts made by one of her friends: maple cookies.
The most precious gift was the love and friendship shared by all who were present.
God bless you, Sister M. James!
Saint of the Day
We Remember
December
Merciful Jesus, grant them eternal rest.
| 1 | Sister M. Martha Berdar 1985 |
| 6 | Sister M. Sabina Horvath 1962 |
| 11 | Sister M. Lucretia Seif 2002 |
| 16 | Sister M. Colombiere Hofstetter 2012 |
| 20 | Sister M. Catherine Kocsak 1995 |
| 22 | Sister M. Perpetua Takacs 1987 |
| 25 | Sister M. Fidelis Biro 1997 |
| 29 | Sister M. Imelda Siebert 1986 |
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