This year, the SND Associates from across the United States celebrated their Patronal Feast of the Visitation in a spirit of service to women who are preparing for the birth of a child, especially woman in desperate need. Each Province or geographically close group of Associates collected maternity/infant items or cash donations and distributed them to crisis pregnancy centers or inner-city ministries. When extending care and concern to these women, Associates reflected on the gift of life that Mary and Elizabeth carried within themselves as they boldly shared the wonders of God’s love with their world.