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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 |
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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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