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Construction is coming along! Substantial completion date is June 29, 2010. We are very excited!
March Construction
Throughout April we have had "painting parties", painting our new motherhouse. Numerous volunteers have come to help us and we are so grateful. It is a joy to get to participate in preparing our new home!.
Sr. Sophia Grace painting Caroline painting
Sr. Mary Catherine painting

March Outreaches

In March, Sr. Della Marie and Sr. Eliana went to Florida State University to do some campus ministry. They spoke at a vocations night at the Catholic Student Union and also ministered to the women on campus at a women's retreat.
Sr. Eliana speaking to FSU students
Sr. Della Marie in a small group on a women's retreat in Tallahassee, FL
Sr. Elizabeth is part of the core team for the Steubenville youth group. Below left she is pictured with some of the girls on their prom night. Below right is Sr. Thérèse Marie at a Diocesan youth rally in Milwaukee, WI. She spoke to the youth on being real with the Lord and how to cultivate this in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Sr. Mary Markita was present as well.
Sr. Elizabeth with girls from the local youth group Sr. Therese Marie with Dave Braun and Jim Beckman

 
Vocation Discernment Retreat
On Mercy Sunday weekend April 9th-11th, we had a Vocation Discernment Retreat and hosted 14 women. There was lots of time for prayer, hanging out with the Sisters, talks, hiking, frisbee, and even a bonfire. We had guests from all over. Our next Vocation Discernment Retreat is over Labor Day Weekend September 3rd-5th 2010. Please contact Sr. Thérèse Marie if you are interested.
Sisters and guest praising
Sister Mary Markita praying over one of our guests Sisters and guest praying the rosary Sisters and guests hiking in our backyard
Upcoming Events

May 23rd-30th: Community Retreat

June 6th: Sr. Joan Paule and Sr. Carrie Ann's final profession

June 15th-17th: Sisters Conference at Franciscan University of Steubenville

June 25th- 27th: Steubenville South, Alexandria, LA, Sr. Therese Marie speaking

June 25th-27th: Steubenville Youth conference, sisters chaperoning local youth group

June 29th: substantial completion date of our chapel and motherhouse!!

July: THE BIG MOVE!! Everyday!

August 1st: The Dedication of our new Father of Mercy Chapel

August 6th: First Profession of four of our novices: Sr. Elizabeth Beussink, Sr. Miriam O'Callaghan, Sr. Veronica Hanson, Sr. Sophia Grace Huschka

August 14th: novitiate entrance

August 21st: candidate entrance

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