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CAROL NIGHT - DECEMBER 11, 2024
We were delighted that so many of our friends braved the wind and rain to join us for our annual Carol Night and Blessing of the Christmas Tree! We began our evening in chapel and progressed to the Great Hall, listening to scripture readings, reflections, praying together and singing many of our favorite Christmas Carols. The Blessing of the Christmas Tree in the Great Hall, as always, was the highlight of the celebration! Be sure to see the video of this below...along with the photos. All enjoyed gathering in the dining room and on the porch for delicious homemade cookies, punch, tea and coffee! Thank you to all who joined us - and support us - for this wonderful, annual tradition!
Our prayer is for blessings on all as we continue our Advent journey to the celebration of Christmas and Christ's birthday!
We were delighted that so many of our friends braved the wind and rain to join us for our annual Carol Night and Blessing of the Christmas Tree! We began our evening in chapel and progressed to the Great Hall, listening to scripture readings, reflections, praying together and singing many of our favorite Christmas Carols. The Blessing of the Christmas Tree in the Great Hall, as always, was the highlight of the celebration! Be sure to see the video of this below...along with the photos. All enjoyed gathering in the dining room and on the porch for delicious homemade cookies, punch, tea and coffee! Thank you to all who joined us - and support us - for this wonderful, annual tradition!
Our prayer is for blessings on all as we continue our Advent journey to the celebration of Christmas and Christ's birthday!
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We invite you to click the link below that will take you to our IHM Community website. Our recently formed Presence Committee has prepared a monthly "newsletter" for all of our friends and supporters, sharing our charism and ministry with you. This link is for December and is filled with some "IHM Traditions and Practices" that you may enjoy doing with your families! Christmas Blessings to all!
ihmimmaculata.org/ihm-spirituality/ihm-presence/ |
SOMETHING NEW!
Beginning in October, we will set aside one day a month for a “Day of Private Prayer.” You can arrive anytime between 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. for your own personal day with God. You can make it a full day of personal retreat or a few hours of quiet, prayerful time. Below is the description and details.
Private Day of Prayer
9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Stipend: $15
Give yourself the gift of time alone with God in prayer and reflectionat the IHM Conference Center. Enjoy the beauty and solitude of themansion and the surrounding property. Coffee will be available uponarrival. Drinks and snacks will be provided throughout the day; pleasebring your own lunch. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will beavailable in the chapel. These days will be offered each month (except December). Call or email the Center to register.
Future Dates for these Days of Private Prayer:
January 22, 2025
February 26, 2025
March 26, 2025
April 23, 2025
Private Day of Prayer
9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Stipend: $15
Give yourself the gift of time alone with God in prayer and reflectionat the IHM Conference Center. Enjoy the beauty and solitude of themansion and the surrounding property. Coffee will be available uponarrival. Drinks and snacks will be provided throughout the day; pleasebring your own lunch. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will beavailable in the chapel. These days will be offered each month (except December). Call or email the Center to register.
Future Dates for these Days of Private Prayer:
January 22, 2025
February 26, 2025
March 26, 2025
April 23, 2025
Some Reading Opportunities...
Have you had an opportunity to read the recent...and not so recent...Encyclicals and Apostolic Exhortations written by Pope Francis? Perhaps you did not know where or how to get them! With a "click of your mouse" on the links below, you will be able to "catch up" on Our Holy Father's recent writings...Enjoy and Be Informed!
Laudato Si – Pope Francis’ Encyclical “On Care for Our Common Home”
https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/papa-francesco_20150524_enciclica-laudato-si.html
Evangelii Gaudium Pope Francis’ Encyclical– The Joy of the Gospel
https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html
Laudate Deum – Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhoration – “To All People of Good Will on the Climate Crisis”
https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/20231004-laudate-deum.html
C’est La Confiance –Pope Francis’ Apsotolic Exhoration – on Saint Therese of Lisieux (The Little Flower)
“It is the Confidence”
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2023-10/pope-francis-apostolic-exhortation-therese-of-lisieux-confidence.html
Have you had an opportunity to read the recent...and not so recent...Encyclicals and Apostolic Exhortations written by Pope Francis? Perhaps you did not know where or how to get them! With a "click of your mouse" on the links below, you will be able to "catch up" on Our Holy Father's recent writings...Enjoy and Be Informed!
Laudato Si – Pope Francis’ Encyclical “On Care for Our Common Home”
https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/papa-francesco_20150524_enciclica-laudato-si.html
Evangelii Gaudium Pope Francis’ Encyclical– The Joy of the Gospel
https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html
Laudate Deum – Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhoration – “To All People of Good Will on the Climate Crisis”
https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/20231004-laudate-deum.html
C’est La Confiance –Pope Francis’ Apsotolic Exhoration – on Saint Therese of Lisieux (The Little Flower)
“It is the Confidence”
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2023-10/pope-francis-apostolic-exhortation-therese-of-lisieux-confidence.html
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