b"On a recent visit to GrossPHOTO BY SUSAN SZALEWSKICatholic High School inOmaha, Nebraska, Betty and Bob Stern stopped intothe school's chapel, which features a statue of theBlessed Mother and a wall Rosary.faith-sharing, and community inspire me. The expe- I would encourage them to help the Marianistsriences may not all be the same, but we are a family of continue sharing the love of Jesus through His Mother,God who loves His Mother. His Mother leads us to Him. she said. The Sterns also support the works of the Marianists She also has advice for those who may considerglobal family, which carries out the mission of the going deeper in their engagement with the MarianistsBlessed Mother in bringing Christ to the world.and their ministries as a Marianist Lay Affiliate.A new generation of the Stern family also has embraced If you are strong in your faith and are devoted tothe Marianist family. Two granddaughters graduated our Blessed Mother, this is the place for you, she said.from Gross Catholic, and son Rob donates to the Enjoy the family of Marianists, and let the BlessedMarianist Mission. Mother take your hand and lead you!\x00Betty Stern believes others can discover the impor-tance of supporting that mission, too. Kevin Conway is a writer from Bloomington, Indiana.BECOME PART OF MARYS MISSION: If you would like to support the Marianists and their ministries,please visit marianist.com/donate or call 1.800.348.4732.marianist.com/donate 7"