From the deep roots of our story

to “Something New”

Spiritual Development

We, Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, rooted in God and in the Gospel, stand together and courageously commit ourselves to enter into the joys,

hopes, griefs, and anxieties of the people of this world.

We choose to be transformed by these questions:

How do the choices I make today/we make today affect persons who are in need in our time?

What choices must we make as we live out our commitment to God and God’s people?

In our time and place,what are the signs

that the Spirit of Godmoves and breathes within each of us,

within our Congregation, always creating something new

for the life of the world?

The Spirit moves in new life:Vocation Work

• Web re-design• Billboards• Theater ads• Video• Blog• Come and See days

Vocation Awareness Programs:Gift of Mission, Call to Discipleship,

College Activities

Service TripAn opportunity for young women to

experience the spirit of IHM through prayer, community, and ministry

The Signs of the Times

The IHM name and mission are made visible in a variety of geographic locations

New Vocation Team

Sr. Kathy Kurdziel leads our new team: Sisters Redempta Sweeney, Fran Fasolka, Maria Rose Kelly, and Associate Alejandra Marroquin.

Director of Vocations for Peru

Sister Angela Cerna-Plata, our IHM sister from Monroe, begins her vocation work in Peru in the fall of 2012, assisted by our Sisters in Peru

Final Profession of Vows

Sister Rachel Terry, IHMLittle Flower Parish, Bethesda, MarylandApril 28, 2012

Ongoing FormationFocus on Contemplation

Regional gatherings: an invitation to gather for prayer and

conversation about the heart of our lives together

Joining God’s Prayer in Me

An experience of contemplative prayer led byRose Mary Dougherty, SSNDOctober 15, 2011

Embracing the Mystical Vision

Reflecting on the mystics and our call to be mystics in this time and place,

led by Nancy Hawkins, IHM – March 24, 2012

Evenings of Prayer, 2010 - 2012

Our invitation to all to come apart and join us in stillness and in

contemplation

Congregational Retreat Experiences

IHM Forward 2010 OSP IHM Retreat 2011

E-Courses, 2010 - 2012

•Welcoming Prayer•Practicing Spirituality with Brother David Steindl-Rast•Contemplation with Richard Rohr•Monastery of the Heart with Joan Chittister•Practicing Spirituality with Henri Nouwen

E-Courses

•Practicing Spirituality with Thomas Merton•Centering Prayer with Cynthia Bourgeault•Praying for Justice and Peace with Jane Vennard•Exploring the Psalms with Barbara Crafton•Practicing the Presence of God

Other Online Offerings

•Ramadan•Reflections for September 11•Praying the News•All Saints’ Day•24 Ways to Practice Thanks-giving•Practicing Spirituality in Winter•Holding the Poor in our Hearts

Creative Ways to Share Our Spirituality

•Journey•Advent and Lent/Easter reflection books

Associate Relationship:an opportunity to carry forward

the IHM spirit

132 Associates in 8 years6 States and Peru

IHM Sister-Associate Conference

June 22-24, 2012IHM Center

Formation in Justice and Peace

IHM Center Garden Elections 2012

Daily Contemplative Readings

Contemplation: the Bridge to Justice Contemplation, Compassion,

Commitment

In this time of pain and promise,how will our lives of contemplation and actioncontinue to be marked by a deep listening to the voice of the Spirit?

How can this listening lead us to discover something new,something transformative,

as we reach out with tenderness to the joys, hopes, griefs and anxieties

of the people of God?