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"Two disciples followed Jesus. He turned and said to them, 'What do you want?' They answered 'Rabbi, where do you live?' Jesus replied 'Come and see.'"--John 1: 38-3

Opportunities for Women 18 +

Discernment Retreats focus on the importance of listening to God's call and discovering the many ways that God speaks to us. These retreats include time for personal and communal prayer as well as the opportunity to interact with the Sisters in Formation.

November 18, 2007

February 10, 2008

Sisters' Night allows young women the opportunity to share informally with IHM Sisters. Each evening (6-9 pm) offers the opportunity for sharing a meal, sharing fun and sharing prayer

September 21, 2007	November 9, 2007
April 25, 2008	May 30, 2008

Service at Camilla Hall affords the opportunity for young women to join the Sisters in doing service at the infirmary of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Come to the Camilla Hall Oktoberfest on October 13th. Fun and friendship for all!

Pre-candidate retreats are offered for those women who have expressed a desire to discern a vocation to the IHM community. These retreats include time for prayer as well as time for the women who are discerning to interact with those in Formation.

Pre-candidate retreats are scheduled for:

December 14-15, 2007	January 18-19, 2008
February 22-23, 2008	March 30, 2008

For high school students:

Days of Reflection present high school students with the opportunity to learn about religious life. The girls who attend have the opportunity to reflect and pray about their vocation as well as enjoy conversation and fun with IHM Sisters including those in the Formation process

October 21, 2007

"Soul Spa"

Summer Solitude Days are individually scheduled to suit your needs.
Summer Service Opportunities with IHM Sisetrs are individually coordinated.

Sister Carmen Teresa and the Sisters in Formation conduct Vocation Awareness Programs. These presentations are conducted at schools, religious education programs or at Villa Maria House of Studies. During the program the Sisters share general information about vocations and a Sister shares her vocation story. The students also have the opportunity to ask questions.

For information about these events or to schedule a vocation awareness program, contact:

Sr. Carmen Teresa at 610-647-2160 or ihmvoc2@aol.com.

Highlights from Recent Events

On Friday, November 21st, the Sisters and many young women enjoyed a night of fun at Villa Maria House of Studies. Sisters' Night began with a social and pizza supper. Then the games began and the crowd came alive as a variety of games were played simultaneously. They concluded the evening with the praying of Night Prayer.

The Sisters in temporary profession frequently visit the House of Studies for spiritual and social events. Pictured below, they are participating in the Eucharistic Liturgy on a Sunday morning.

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