by Sister Helena of Mary, O.Carm.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS, HUDSON, NY
On April 21, 2024, Sister Helena and Sister Mary visited Saint Mary-Holy Trinity Church in Hudson, NY to participate in the parish celebration of World Day of Prayer for Vocations and Good Shepherd Sunday. We attended the 4:00pm Saturday Vigil Mass and the 9:00 am Sunday Mass. We had visitors at our table and many were very appreciative of the Sisters being there. We thank Very Reverend Anthony Barratt, E.V, Pastor of Saint Mary's for the opportunity to visit and witness to religious life and for his introduction and positive recommendations, and to thank him for the wonderful invitation to an enjoyable coffee/tea and pastry at the rectory!
by Sister Lois Ann, O.Carm.
HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS, STATEN ISLAND, NY
Sr. Mary Anne, Sr. Lois and Sr. Sharon attended the monthly Holy Hour for vocations at St. Joseph and St. Mary Immaculate parish in Staten Island. It was a beautiful evening filled with sacred reflections, worship music, Eucharistic Adoration and a procession of the Eucharist throughout the church. Attendees were invited to light a candle for their intentions and place it along the communion rail. The evening Holy Hour concluded with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. There were over one hundred who attended.
By Sister Mary O'Donovan, O.Carm.
FAMILY LIFE CONFERENCE, TARRYTOWN, NY
On April 13, Sr. Lois, Sr. Mary Anne and Sr. Mary attended the “Second Annual Bilingual Family Life Conference’ in the Carmelite Transfiguration Church, Tarrytown NY. Most Rev. Franz-Peter Tebartz van-Elst, Delegate for Catechesis and Evangelization gave an inspiring presentation. We met various group leaders from the Manhattan Dept of Youth Faith Formation, NY Archdiocese. Also present were our Carmelite Fathers. It was a good networking event and worth attending.
