HeavenlyCalling Posted January 10, 2007 Posted January 10, 2007 (edited) I wish I was going so soon!! I was e-mailing SJAB yesterday and she said for like the tenth time : " Your coming in Feb, right hon?" and I had to tell her again that I had to wait until May. Of course, if I had known that there was going to be no snow here then I would have been the first one reserved for the Feb. retreat. By the way, how many sisters DONT teach at school. I was looking at a picture of them having lunch and there seemed to be six or seven sisters with black veils sitting there. I know Sr. Joseph Andrew doesn't, because she does all the e-mail and stuff, but who else and what do they do all day? Edited January 10, 2007 by HeavenlyCalling
AlterDominicus Posted January 10, 2007 Author Posted January 10, 2007 I havent been at the school, school during actual school days, but I know the majority of the sisters since they are in formation do not teach, there is actually alot more lay teaching at SSA then actual sisters, I think Sister Mary Joseph said about four sisters teach and SSA, not sure which one, but really the only difference is that the SMME administrate the school(s). As for what they do all day do you mean the school docket or just the average day to day life docket of the sisters?
awyers Posted January 10, 2007 Posted January 10, 2007 [quote name='HeavenlyCalling' post='1160848' date='Jan 10 2007, 06:36 PM'] By the way, how many sisters DONT teach at school. I was looking at a picture of them having lunch and there seemed to be six or seven sisters with black veils sitting there. I know Sr. Joseph Andrew doesn't, because she does all the e-mail and stuff, but who else and what do they do all day? [/quote] Where did you see this pic? Is it on the website? Sounds interesting....I think one of the sisters told me that four are teaching at the moment but I could be wrong. As far as I know the rest are pursuing their teachers certificate or other education and doing the usual jobs that keep things up and running at the convent : I know one Sr I met works with the "Pledge of Future Glory" campaign but I am not sure what all that entails?? I am soon to attempt the sewing of my postulant outfit...yikes!
HeavenlyCalling Posted January 11, 2007 Posted January 11, 2007 [quote name='Piobaire' post='1160897' date='Jan 10 2007, 07:46 PM'] Where did you see this pic? Is it on the website? Sounds interesting....I think one of the sisters told me that four are teaching at the moment but I could be wrong. As far as I know the rest are pursuing their teachers certificate or other education and doing the usual jobs that keep things up and running at the convent : I know one Sr I met works with the "Pledge of Future Glory" campaign but I am not sure what all that entails?? I am soon to attempt the sewing of my postulant outfit...yikes! [/quote] It was in an article about them, and they had a link on their new website. Only four are teaching in Ann Arbor?
AlterDominicus Posted January 11, 2007 Author Posted January 11, 2007 At ONE of the schools, and I heard it from Sister Mary Joseph one of the now mission sisters, this was quite recent as of last year when they were on EWTN Live
shortnun Posted January 11, 2007 Posted January 11, 2007 [quote name='AlterDominicus' post='1160977' date='Jan 10 2007, 07:43 PM'] At ONE of the schools, and I heard it from Sister Mary Joseph one of the now mission sisters, this was quite recent as of last year when they were on EWTN Live [/quote] Well for a while there were a some in DC studying at Catholic U... and then there were some (the same?) doing a show on EWTN... so that might account for the ministriy of a few more of the professed....
AlterDominicus Posted January 12, 2007 Author Posted January 12, 2007 ACK! 42 DAYZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!
VeniteAdoremus Posted January 20, 2007 Posted January 20, 2007 I'm insanely, er, not [i]jealous[/i], of course, but... I was looking at the price of plane tickets to America the other day (mainly because I'm also planning a trip for my student choir and a complete symphony orchestra), and... it's over two months rent. So I [i]could[/i] go maybe once this or next year... but then I wouldn't be able to go to the WYD... So you'll have to give me and the rest of VS a full report, understand?
veroni213 Posted January 21, 2007 Posted January 21, 2007 [quote name='VeniteAdoremus' post='1171525' date='Jan 20 2007, 06:39 PM'] I'm insanely, er, not [i]jealous[/i], of course, but... I was looking at the price of plane tickets to America the other day (mainly because I'm also planning a trip for my student choir and a complete symphony orchestra), and... it's over two months rent. So I [i]could[/i] go maybe once this or next year... but then I wouldn't be able to go to the WYD... So you'll have to give me and the rest of VS a full report, understand? [/quote] I heard that LTU is having some massive sales- if you can clear your schedule you can get from New York to Dusseldorf, Germany and back for under $200. Apparently they have this sale every winter. It's still expensive and you would have to figure out how to get to Michigan and Germany, but I can't imagine it ever getting any cheaper.
veroni213 Posted January 21, 2007 Posted January 21, 2007 (edited) double post Edited January 21, 2007 by TrueImage
AlterDominicus Posted January 22, 2007 Author Posted January 22, 2007 Thanks for letting me know. I'll give ya'll a report dont worry.
onlygrace08 Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 Does anyone know the dates for the May retreat? I think it's a little late to plan for February but, I'd love to go! May God bless all of you planning to attend!!
HeavenlyCalling Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 Its the 26-27th, I believe, I was told to fly out on the 25th because it was a long trip, and my confirmation is on the 24, it's going to be busy!
FaithfulRoseofMary Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 Heavenly Calling, Hello! Do you want to go on the February SMME retreat...? Is it a timing issue or a funding issue...? If it's a funding issue, perhaps I could be of assistance...? (If I missed your reason for not being able to go on the Feb retreat... so sorry... I get a little lost in some of these threads! Let me know... God bless and prayers for you, FaithfulRose P.S. Ah, yes the SMMEs are growing... it is beautiful! Praise God! [quote name='HeavenlyCalling' post='1160848' date='Jan 10 2007, 06:36 PM'] I wish I was going so soon!! I was e-mailing SJAB yesterday and she said for like the tenth time : " Your coming in Feb, right hon?" and I had to tell her again that I had to wait until May. Of course, if I had known that there was going to be no snow here then I would have been the first one reserved for the Feb. retreat. By the way, how many sisters DONT teach at school. I was looking at a picture of them having lunch and there seemed to be six or seven sisters with black veils sitting there. I know Sr. Joseph Andrew doesn't, because she does all the e-mail and stuff, but who else and what do they do all day? [/quote]
VeniteAdoremus Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 [quote name='TrueImage' post='1172527' date='Jan 22 2007, 01:41 AM'] I heard that LTU is having some massive sales- if you can clear your schedule you can get from New York to Dusseldorf, Germany and back for under $200. Apparently they have this sale every winter. It's still expensive and you would have to figure out how to get to Michigan and Germany, but I can't imagine it ever getting any cheaper. [/quote] Thank you for mentioning this, it's really kind! However, apart from the time issue, I'll never get a visa before that date... but thanks
HeavenlyCalling Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 faithfulrose, Thank you very much for offering your help, but it was mostly a timing issue. I live in NH, and I didn't want to have to worry about the weather grounding my plane or something like that. Also, both my 16th birthday and my Confirmation are also in May, so it'll be nice to go away, if only for the weekend! I just realized that there is no school on the Monday after the retreat, would it be possible for me to stay a day longer? Is that alllowed?
AlterDominicus Posted January 23, 2007 Author Posted January 23, 2007 Yes you can stay a day longer, I am staying for four days, they only accomodate up until Monday afternoon, I leave Friday and then return to MN Monday
Guest hieveryone123 Posted January 27, 2007 Posted January 27, 2007 Hi! My name is Mandy, and I am new to the site...yay this is my first post! I am attending the February retreat, and I am sooooooooooooooooooooo excited! I can hardly wait! I have been discerning the religious life for the past few years, and I think that the Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist are so incredible! Even though I have never met them face to face, their joy seems contagious! Thanks, and I hope to meet you all there (weather willing...we've been getting quite a bit of snow in Colorado!) In Christ's Love, Mandy
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