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IHM Catholic Education Newsletter
NOVEMBER 2020
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Animated by the IHM Charism of Love,
Creative Hope & Fidelity ..... Embracing the Mission
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Dear Friend,
For 175 years, the IHM Sisters have been inspired to serve with the zeal of Father Louis Gillet, a Redemptorist, the courage of Mother Theresa Maxis, our founding IHM, with our other first Sisters, and the passion for mission of our spiritual father, St. Alphonsus Liguori! In these present challenging times we continue to find ways to be noble influencers as joyful bearers of God's redeeming love in each of our ministries alongside our lay colleagues on behalf of all God's people!
Right after the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor, Mother Francina, General Superior of the IHM Sisters (1904-1944), challenged the Sisters: "True nobility survives danger; true nobility recognizes its obligations; true nobility does not shrink from responsibilities and does not think of self." Armed with grace and grit, we are called to that same nobility for our times!
With praise, love and thanksgiving in the IHM Tradition, asking God to grace you with renewed zeal and confidence to be a noble influencer who shares God's redeeming love,
Sister Stephen Anne IHM
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Please join us in offering praise, love and thanksgiving to our God of Boundless Love, as we celebrate the 175th anniversary of our founding!
Enjoy the story!
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Today over 650 Sisters comprise the Immaculata branch of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The Sisters serve in Catholic schools, Pre-K through University level, in the states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Illinois and in the country of Peru. In addition the Sisters serve in catechetical, pastoral, hospital and prison ministries, parenting programs, counseling, adult literacy , adult spirituality programs, care of the infirm, retreat work and campus ministry. |
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CONGRATULATIONS!
Sister Helen Thomas IHM and the faculty, staff, students & school community completed a successful and historic Middle States Association visit virtually!
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Sister Alice Hess IHM, a legendary Math teacher, was named Outstanding Educator of the Year by the University of Chicago. A former student nominated her! |
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Sister Marita de Lourdes IHM received the Spirit of Ryan Fr. Rene Barczak, OFM Award for her 26 years of service! |
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The Pennsylvania Council of the Blind has named Sister Meg Fleming IHM the 2020 John Horst Champion of Independence! Sister served for many years at St. Lucy School in Philadelphia.
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Sister Ann Mark IHM joined the St. Katherine of Siena School Philadelphia 7th & 8th Grade students in their Climate Walk activities to raise awareness of Care for our Common Home, the Earth!
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Immaculata University is celebrating its 100th Anniversary!
Established in 1920 by the IHM Sisters!
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Immaculata University has an historic past and an ambitious future! Immaculata graduates have made an impact on society, forging a common bond with each other to serve for the greater good.
We are IHM proud!
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Creative Hope in Action for Our Times! |
The students of St. Catherine Laboure School Harrisburg join their teacher, Sister Kathryn Clemmer IHM, to share their upbeat attitudes ... no COVID-19 fatigue here! |
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Facilitating Chemistry Lab @ Immaculata University |
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Teaching Sisters in Africa via Zoom @ Chestnut Hill College |
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Promoting reading ReadFest @
Our Lady of Lourdes
Raleigh, NC
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Giving basketball pointers @ St. Francis de Sales School, Philadelphia |
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Praying Rosary
St. Peter School
Reading ,PA
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Welcoming Bishop Burbidge @
St. James School
Arlington, VA
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Sister Teresa Ballisty IHM and her faculty striving for excellence even in the middle of a pandemic @ Sts. Philip and James School, Exton, PA! |
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National Vocation Awareness Week |
Jesus is looking for a few good women and men! Find excellent resources to share ideas about VOCATIONS!
By the way, the IHM Sisters are looking for a few good women !
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The Sacrament of the Present Moment |
You may not think of the "present moment" as a sacrament, but that's exactly how grace-filled and powerful being in the moment can be!
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November
1 All Saints Day
1 - 7 National Vocation Awareness Week
2 All Souls Day
3 U.S. Election Day
10 IHM Sisters' Founders Day [1845-2020]
Celebrating 175 years!
28 Thanksgiving Blessings!
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Choose An Attitude of Gratitude |
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Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Proclaiming the Gospel Message in the Spirit of Jesus the Redeemer
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