Obituaries

Sister Faustina Marie Of The Good Shepherd, OP, 63

June 29, 2018

God called Sister Faustina Marie of The Good Shepherd, OP, home to Himself on Friday, June 29, 2018. Sister died peacefully in the Lord, the love of her life, having received the Last Rites of the Church, administered by the chaplain of the monastery, Father J. Ambrose Eckinger, OP, surrounded by two nuns on June 29, 2018 at 4PM in the UMPC Lancaster Regional Hospital. Guided By Angels Ministry, led by Cass Jendzurski, comforted her in the last moments with special hymns and prayers.
Sister was born Martha Mary Elizabeth David of Stephen Francis and Sophia Mary Poracky David on July 28, 1954 in Canton, OH.
Sister Faustina Marie joined the community of the Dominican Nuns of The Perpetual Rosary in Lancaster on August 17, 1993 and made solemn profession on August 28, 1999 after having transferred from the Institute of Our Lady of Charity of Carrollton, OH, where she was a member for 18 years, caring for special needs children and duties of the Apostolate.
For the past 25 years, Sister has faithfully served as a cheerful greeter as Portress of the monastery, as devoted Sacristan, as a good cook, and participated in various monastic duties and took delight in caring for the two monastery cats, Sammy and Pandora. The Daily Hour of Guard of The Rosary, bringing the many intentions and concerns of the world, of friends, relatives and benefactors, before The Lord, was her cherished duty and mission.
Sister was preceded in death by her good parents and two siblings, Frankie and Mary Sophia David. She is survived by her three sisters: Suzanne David, Rita Stith, and Sally David plus her two nephews.
The Sisters of her community wish to extend a great thank you to the doctors and nurses at UMPC for the wonderful care provide to Sister during her time there.
The Mass Christian Burial will be held at the Monastery of The Immaculate Heart of Mary, 1834 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at 9:30AM with the Rev. J. Ambrose Eckinger, OP, Chaplain, as Celebrant. Viewings will take place in the Monastery Chapel on Monday, July 2, 2018 from 7-8PM and again on Tuesday prior to Mass from 9-9:30AM.

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July 16, 2018

I just received word of the death of Sr. Faustina Marie. She will be sadly missed. I was lucky to know you all of her religious life. My love, prayers and support goes out to her sisters at the Monastery and her family.Sincerely, Sr. Joann Hothersall OSB

July 02, 2018

I will miss Sister Faustina and her ever present smile!! She was a dear friend and ready to help anyone instantly! I can say I have never ever heard her complain when she was living her everyday life or when she was ill! She was loved by all and her wit and humor and love for life will be missed! You couldn’t help but smile when you were with her! I know she is looking down and smiling ! Love you sister! And she is saying “just take care of my cats!”❤️😊 Susan Matroni

July 02, 2018

Dearest Sisters,
   Please accept my sincere sympathy for our Beloved Sister Faustina Marie. She will
be remembered in my mass and prayers on July 3rd.   I pray that she will be at peace
as she gave so much peace to all who met her.
   My prayers and sympathy to your community.
Peace and Love,
Sister Maria DeMonte, OP
Michigan

July 01, 2018

Sister Faustina Marie was, in this life, an absolute saint. After the loss of my son, Sister Faustina Marie, along with the other sisters, through their prayers and spiritual support, enabled me to continue with my life. This year, I believe Sister Faustina Marie and the other Dominican Sisters miraculously, along with the prayers of family and friends, saved the life of my daughter. Members of the medical profession had no explanation of why my daughter was still here. I can only imagine how many lives have been saved and healed by Sister Faustina Marie and the other Dominican Sisters. What a lovely human being Sister Faustina was. She is now home, a home of eternal glory. I am humbled and honored to have met Sister Faustina Marie. Chuck Long

July 01, 2018

Prayers for all. I so wish I could come, but will be unable to do so.
Blessings and Peace,
Miss C. Gail Atkinson, OP

July 01, 2018

Remembering her wonderful and gentle soul will remain forever in our hearts. I will remember my ‘little sister’ and sharing stories (of sisters, cats and mischievous things) fondly. May the Lord bless and comfort all of you and her sisters/family during this time of grief. Sharing in your sorrow with love and friendship…..Linda

July 01, 2018

Everyone loved Sister, she was kind and friendly to all.
we will miss her very much.
love, Kathy Gruber

Visitation: Monday, July 02, 2018; 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Monastery of The Immaculate Heart of Mary; 1834 Lititz Pike; Lancaster, PA
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Visitation: Tuesday, July 03, 2018; 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM; Monastery of The Immaculate Heart of Mary; 1834 Lititz Pike; Lancaster, PA
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Services: Tuesday, July 03, 2018; 9:30 AM; Monastery of The Immaculate Heart of Mary; 1834 Lititz Pike; Lancaster, PA
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