Chocolate seemed to be everywhere around Nazareth as Sister Teresa Margaret Bransky celebrated her 105th birthday, and there was a story behind each box.
Years ago, Sister Teresa served at Holy Rosary in Republic, Pennsylvania, where she came to know Redstone Candy, a local candy company that became a favorite among the Vincentian Sisters of Charity, whose community joined with the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in 2008. The Sisters regularly shared Redstone chocolates, and the company’s owner occasionally sent large deliveries to the Motherhouse.
That tradition returned for Sister Teresa’s 105th birthday when her nephew, Walter Kasievich Jr., brought Redstone chocolates to Nazareth for her to share with the community.
Word of the milestone also reached Redstone Candy. When the owner learned that one of the company’s longtime customers was turning 105, he sent his congratulations and asked for a photograph of Sister Teresa with the candy.
So as chocolates were passed around Nazareth to all the Sisters, they carried with them a small piece of Sister Teresa’s story, connecting friends, family, and communities that have been part of her life for many years.
At 105, Sister Teresa was still doing something she and the Sisters have done for generations. Sharing something sweet with the people around her.
What a wonderful living Saint! David, you are blessed to have this wonderful lady in your life!
Happy cake day, Sister Teresa Margaret!
You were my Religion teacher at Holy Rosary in 1976-77. Your love for Jesus was always easy to see.
I last saw you at the 75th Jubilee in 1999, I believe. You still had such a sweet nature.
May God richly bless this next year of your life.
During the 1976-1977 school year, I also taught with Sister! She was in the 5th grade and I taught 6th grade! But not for long, WEDNESDAY before Thanksgiving I was hired by the Board at Brownsville Area School District! The following Monday I had to be at my post! Sister was a fantastic teacher and an outstanding VSC!
Happy Birthday Sister wishing you many more Blessings!
I also taught with Sister in the 1976-1977 school year at Holy Rosary. It was for a brief period of time because I was hired by Brownsville Area School District that November! I started with Brownsville on December 1, of that year! Sister taught 5th grade and I taught 6th! Wishing you many more birthdays, with many blessings!
God bless you Sr. Teresa Margaret! May you be celebrated in love.. you were a special teacher and friend at St. Mary’s in Uniontown. Sending you the very best in health and happiness!
Happy birthday, Sister!! I’m a Holy Rosary kid myself, and Sister Corrine has told me of your connection to Republic.
We wish you good health and many blessings in the coming year.
Sincerely,
Robert Harker
I taught at Holy Rosary with Sister during the 1976-1977 school year! Sister showed her kind heart and compassion everyday.
Birthday blessings to her!
Happy birthday, dear sister. Although I don’t know you, anyone who is as “sweet “ as you are deserves the happiest day ever !
Happy happy birthday!