Mrs. Nalty has also served on the Association' s Board of Directors, as have Paul Nalty and John Charbonnet. Jim Kelly was elected to the Board in 2000. The New Orleans group have been the primary sponsors of two assisted living facilities for the elderly - Malta Park and Malta Square at Sacred Heart. A third, Malta Court, was opened in 2000. Several members from the region have participated in the Order's annual pilgrimage to Lourdes - may more than once.
Members assist with weekly flowers and seasonal gardening.
Lectures and book reviews with residents will begin this fall. Volunteers for Christmas, Easter and Mardi Gras are always needed. Members are encouraged to contact Robert Wright or Mary Quaid regarding the many opportunities to spend quality time with the residents. This year we are hoping to begin 24-hour exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in Malta Park's and Square's Eucharistic chapels. During the past hurricane season volunteers have assisted with the care of residents who are without family in the region.