by Editor | May 31, 2017 | Events
The feast of the Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth, May 31, is always a very special day for Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate. Mary reached out to someone in need while pondering in her heart what God had just done in her—a contemplative missionary!
This year the Visitation was made even more special as our two postulants, Alina Nieser and Meaghan Baldwin, were received into the novitiate. Alina grew up in Georgia but lived in Michigan before entering the convent, and Meaghan is from Long Island.
The first photo shows the reception of the white veil. They also received our community Constitutions and Spiritual Directory. As is our custom, Alina kept her baptism name, as it already included a form of Mary, and she is now Sister Alina Marie. Meaghan had a form of Mary added to her name, and so she is now Sr. Marie Meaghan. They’re excited to begin this new step in their journey of following the Lord! May they have many happy and holy years of loving and serving Him!
by Editor | May 25, 2017 | Events
On Holy Thursday we were happy to have another novice in Nigeria. Rita Chukwueke completed her postulancy and now is Sister Rita Marie. Unfortunately we don’t have a photo of her smiling face. May God bless her and all our novices with much joy and peace in Jesus!
by Editor | May 11, 2017 | Events
Marycrest bus pilgrimages of our friends and Associates have been a tradition for many years, and we recently had another pleasant one. The participants had a May crowning of Our Lady, visited Mother Foundress’ heritage room in our newly repaired/renovated motherhouse, listened to inspirational songs by the Parish Visitor choir, walked around our grounds, and in general enjoyed the day. Many of them also visited with Sisters they knew who had been stationed at our former Rome, New York convent.
Besides friends from Rome, New York, there was a group from St. Bernard’s parish in Waterville, New York, the home parish of our foundress, and women from Utica, New York.
by Editor | Mar 10, 2017 | Events
March 10 is the anniversary of the death of our foundress, Servant of God Mother Mary Teresa Tallon, an appropriate day to have our repaired and renovated motherhouse blessed. Friends and benefactors joined us for the blessing, a tour of the motherhouse, and refreshments. A beautiful six-inch snowfall didn’t deter people but added a special touch to the day.
This building is well over 100 years old, and over four years ago we discovered that it was structurally unsound. Steel beams were needed throughout the house, from basement to attic, unexpectedly raising the cost and delaying the project. Ancient wiring and plumbing needed replacement, also. Finally, though, we have our beautiful motherhouse back. The room in which Mother Mary Teresa died is now a heritage room containing her bed and chair and a number of objects which belonged to her.
As we prayed in our blessing ceremony, may God be praised and loved greatly in this house!
by Editor | Jan 27, 2017 | Events
On January 27 four Parish Visitors left Marycrest at 4:00 a.m. to attend 4:15 Mass at the local parish and board the bus for the March for Life in Washington, D.C. Pictured are Sr. Rebecca Miriam, postulants Meaghan and Alina, and Sr. Mary Beverly. Let’s hope that before long abortion will be outlawed and this March will be no longer needed in our country!