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Our IHM Presence in Our World Today!
The IHM Sisters are pleased to announce a bold new initiative on the part of the Congregation. On the feast of the Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary (2024), we placed under her special patronage the launch of our new monthly communication to the many people who, through the years, have so generously supported our mission and ministry to God’s people.
Our outreach effort is intended to be a point of light, a “bright spot” in your very busy lives connecting you in a more meaningful way with the charism and mission of the IHM Congregation. It will highlight our Alphonsian spirituality and provide helpful information on the many enrichment opportunities offered by the Congregation throughout the year. Enjoy!
Click this link to learn more: https://ihmimmaculata.org/ihm-spirituality/ihm-presence/
Here you can catch up on Monthly Reflections, learn about Retreat Offerings at our three locations, add Prayer Intentions, and much more!
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Our Annual Irish Tea - Another Successful - and FUN - Afternoon!!
Many, many thanks to our guests who came, not only to enjoy a wonderful afternoon with friends at our "Annual Afternoon Tea at the Mansion," but who also so very generously supported this year's charity: St. Paul Miki School in Pandabir, India. This school was the dream of Father John Deeney, a Jesuit missionary and pastor who was originally from Philadelphia. Father spent 60+ years ministering to the people of Pandabir and became a beloved friend and mentor, taking care of the physical, educational and spiritual needs of his parishioners. Father passed away 14 years ago; his family, who spoke with our guests, have visited Pandabir as recently as this past November, and are committed to carrying on his legacy and wishes to continue supporting the needs of the children and their parents through the education and care they receive at St. Paul Miki School. As promised, three videos are posted here of Father Deeney's family speaking about him and his work in India and a video of his great grandnephew, a freshman at St. Joseph's Prep, relating the impact Fr. Deeney made on him. The link below will bring you to the interview/article found in The Prep's News Magazine: https://www.sjprep.org/news-detail?pk=1662790 |
SOMETHING NEW!
In October, we began setting aside one day a month for a “Day of Private Prayer.” You can arrive anytime between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 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. – 12:30 p.m.
Stipend: Free Will Offering
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.
Our Upcoming Days of Private Prayer will be:
January 28, 2026 February 26, 2026 - a Lenten Prayer Day for all
March 25, 2026 April 29, 2026
Private Day of Prayer
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Stipend: Free Will Offering
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.
Our Upcoming Days of Private Prayer will be:
January 28, 2026 February 26, 2026 - a Lenten Prayer Day for all
March 25, 2026 April 29, 2026
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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