srmarymichael Posted January 19, 2007 Posted January 19, 2007 Dear Phatmass Phamily, Praised be Jesus Christ! [b]It is almost time once again for the annual "Here I Am Lord Conference" held in St. Charles, IL (sub of Chicago)! I have been to MANY Vocations conferences -- trust me -- this is one of the best![/b] They talk about ALL VOCATIONS! They have lots of fun and very good speakers (Fr. Stan Fortuna, Matthew Kelly, Sarah Bauer, Popple. . . to name a few)! They have lots and lots of Sisters, priests, brothers, and others to meet, talk to, pray with, etc. etc. etc.!!! So, please, if you can, consider coming this year. Mr. Zak promised to have good accomodations (at night) for the young adults to stay. It's gonna be great! Here are some links: [url="http://www.hereiamlord.blogspot.com/"]Here I Am Lord Blog (with promotion video, etc.)[/url] [url="http://www.hereiamlord.net/"]Here I Am Lord Homepage[/url] [url="http://www.panhandlefranciscans.org/HIAL_2007_FLYER.pdf"]PDF Flyer for Conference[/url] [url="http://www.panhandlefranciscans.org/PRESS_RELEASE_JAN_18TH_2007.doc"]Press Release for HIAL Conference[/url] God bless you all! Please pray for God's Will in this Conference as always! All for the Glory of God!
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 I am hoping to go! Popple will be there and of course the many wonderful priests and religious!
Laurentina1975 Posted January 23, 2007 Posted January 23, 2007 I am not in discernment for religious life any longer, but I would go just to see Sr. Mary Michael and Sr. Ana.
srmarymichael Posted January 23, 2007 Author Posted January 23, 2007 [quote name='Laurentina1975' post='1173426' date='Jan 22 2007, 08:28 PM'] I am not in discernment for religious life any longer, but I would go just to see Sr. Mary Michael and Sr. Ana. [/quote] That'd be cool! I'd love to see you again. They [b]do[/b] talk about the other vocations.....
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted January 23, 2007 Posted January 23, 2007 (edited) : You should come! It will be nice to see you again! Edited January 23, 2007 by FutureNunJMJ
srmarymichael Posted January 25, 2007 Author Posted January 25, 2007 [quote name='FutureNunJMJ' post='1173481' date='Jan 22 2007, 09:50 PM'] : You should come! It will be nice to see you again! [/quote] I will definitely be there. This is my 3rd year in a row.... It's just too good.
MikeZakYm Posted January 28, 2007 Posted January 28, 2007 Just an update on the conference. We have 65 communities registered to attend Not to mention that we cover all vocations. Important for all to realize that Priesthood, Religious Life, Married Life and the Single Life are all vocations Everyone is called to discern their particular vocation call from God. I've witnessed people realizing their 'real' call from God at HIAL
Chiquitunga Posted January 28, 2007 Posted January 28, 2007 (edited) Hey, what goes on at this vocation conference? I know this parish, St. Patrick's. My cousin lives down there. It's a great parish! Not sure if I'll be able to attend. But what goes on at the conference? I'll check the info Sr. MM gave too. Okay, I saw the PDF file and everything. Oh cool, Fr. Stan is going to be there! My sem brother loves him. I'll let him know. Hey, it's Bishop Paprocki on the front. He's a totally awesome bishop!! He's the head of the Vicariate my parish is in too! Edited January 28, 2007 by Margaret Clare
srmarymichael Posted January 28, 2007 Author Posted January 28, 2007 [quote name='Laurentina1975' post='1175378' date='Jan 24 2007, 10:04 PM'] How long u all staying for? SIsters? [/quote] We're coming in on Thursday (they added Friday time in the schools) and leaving Sunday early afternoon. Pray for those attending the conference. Thanks!
srmarymichael Posted February 7, 2007 Author Posted February 7, 2007 [quote name='Margaret Clare' post='1178618' date='Jan 28 2007, 01:19 PM'] Hey, what goes on at this vocation conference? I know this parish, St. Patrick's. My cousin lives down there. It's a great parish! Not sure if I'll be able to attend. But what goes on at the conference? I'll check the info Sr. MM gave too. Okay, I saw the PDF file and everything. Oh cool, Fr. Stan is going to be there! My sem brother loves him. I'll let him know. Hey, it's Bishop Paprocki on the front. He's a totally awesome bishop!! He's the head of the Vicariate my parish is in too! [/quote] On Saturday we have really good talks and presentations, we always have Mass, some downtime to get to know people, etc. Some of the presenters are married, so the focus is really on, "What is God calling YOU to? Be not afraid! God is with you all the way!" Sometimes we pray together in support of our vocations, sometimes we have small group discussions.... it's always well done and well attended. Pray for God's abundant blessings and graces to fall upon us all!!!
Laurentina1975 Posted February 9, 2007 Posted February 9, 2007 Sr. Mary Michael, you and Sr. Ana need to bring jackets this time. It's below zero....like -15 here.
srmarymichael Posted February 10, 2007 Author Posted February 10, 2007 [quote name='Laurentina1975' post='1189058' date='Feb 8 2007, 09:42 PM'] Sr. Mary Michael, you and Sr. Ana need to bring jackets this time. It's below zero....like -15 here. [/quote] Thanks for the warning!!!
Laurentina1975 Posted February 10, 2007 Posted February 10, 2007 I just remember when I brought you guys downtown and you had no coats! Talk about poverty! BTW, I went to midnight mass at Holy Name Cathedral with Cardinal George officiating the mass. Fun times!
MikeZakYm Posted February 17, 2007 Posted February 17, 2007 HOPE TO SEE YOU NEXT WEEK IN ST. CHARLES STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR SATURDAY ALL EVENING SESSIONS WITH MATTHEW KELLY AND FR. STAN ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT NO CHARGE - FREE WILL OFFERINGS WILL BE TAKEN COME VISIT THE 60 COMMUNITIES FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY WHO WILL BE AT THE CONFERENCE
srmarymichael Posted February 19, 2007 Author Posted February 19, 2007 Check out the new press release -- 2,000 people expected to attend..... [url="http://home.catholicweb.com/hereiamlord/index.cfm/NewsItem?ID=195401&From=Home"]Here I Am Lord Press Release Page[/url]
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted February 19, 2007 Posted February 19, 2007 [quote name='srmarymichael' post='1200308' date='Feb 19 2007, 08:42 AM']Check out the new press release -- 2,000 people expected to attend..... [url="http://home.catholicweb.com/hereiamlord/index.cfm/NewsItem?ID=195401&From=Home"]Here I Am Lord Press Release Page[/url][/quote] Wow... that will be one packed church I imagine! :bugeyes:
happynun Posted February 21, 2007 Posted February 21, 2007 I can't wait....this is my first HIAL conference, and I'm so excited!
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted February 21, 2007 Posted February 21, 2007 [quote name='happynun' post='1201728' date='Feb 21 2007, 01:46 PM']I can't wait....this is my first HIAL conference, and I'm so excited![/quote] It is quite the experience! I am sure that you will very much enjoy it!
srmarymichael Posted February 22, 2007 Author Posted February 22, 2007 [quote name='FutureNunJMJ' post='1200479' date='Feb 19 2007, 02:50 PM']Wow... that will be one packed church I imagine! :bugeyes:[/quote] I think that number includes the teens that we'll meet at the High Schools, etc. Pray for us!
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