Great Give Day
2022-05-18

Laudato Si’ Week Challenge
2022-05-22 - 2022-05-29
Listening and Journeying Together
Minimal: Take one Chapter of the Laudato Si’ and read a section a day.
Regular: Read a Chapter of Laudato Si’ each day.
Maximum: Meet with a group to discuss what you have read using the questions found on pages 161-168.
Check under the ACTION tab for links to webinars/zooms and more happening during May 22-29.

Funeral Services: Catherine Dominick, BVM
2022-06-16 | Mount Carmel Bluffs, Dubuque, IA
Mary Frances Clarke Chapel
Visitation: 9:00 am
Sharing of Memories: 9:30 a.m.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m.
Live Stream/OnDemand will begin at 9:15 a.m.: https://portal.stretchinternet.com/bvmsisters/

Congregational Assembly
2022-06-22 - 2022-06-26 | Dubuque, IA

Birdies for Charity
2022-06-29 - 2022-07-03

LCWR National Assembly
2022-08-09 - 2022-08-12 | St. Louis

Season of Creation: BVM Virtual Prayer
2022-09-01
Join BVMs, associates, circle of friends, and the world community in prayer to protect our common home. This year’s theme “LISTEN TO THE VOICE OF CREATION” calls us to listen to the voices of those who are silenced: individuals, communities, species, and ecosystems.
Livestream Virtual Prayer: https://portal.stretchinternet.com/bvmsisters/
6:30 p.m. (CDT)
Related: Gearing up for Season of Creation

Season of Creation
2022-09-01 - 2022-10-04
Listen to the Voice of Creation. The burning bush is the symbol reminding us that God’s Spirit calls us to listen to the voice of creation. Booklet available here. For more information or to register, please go to their website: https://seasonofcreation.org/
Link to download program booklet

2022 St. Anthony's Grade School Reunion
2022-09-07
Diamond Jo Casino
301 Bell St
Dubuque, IA 52001
Time: 12:30 PM/Harborview Room – 2nd fl
Cost: $24/per person
checks made payable to: 2022 SAGSR and send to:
Bill Burns
5297 Grand Meadow Dr #107
Asbury IA 52002
For more information email billburns.40@gmail.com or 520-280-1576

Diamond Jubilee Celebration
2022-09-11
Mount Carmel Bluffs
Dubuque, IA
Learn more: https://www.bvmsisters.org/whats-new/2022-jubilarians/

Roberta Kuhn Center Fall Semester Begins
2022-09-12

Harvest Actions
2022-09-13 00:00 - 2022-09-25 00:00 (America/Chicago)
September 16: International Day for Preservation of the Ozone LFyer
Examine my daily choices to see how they reflect that Air, Earth, Fire and Water are all interrelated, interconnected, and sacred.
May I harvest a deeper appreciation of the life-giving influence on my life of Air, Earth, Fire, and Water.
September 18: World Water Monitoring Day
Water is essential to support the growth of plant life. Choose a flower or a vegetable that you cherish and give thanks for Earth and Water who have contributed to harvesting this gift for you and others.
May I harvest concern for others as I appreciate the interconnected role of Earth and Water in my life.
September 25: United Nations Adoption of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals
See United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Sustainable Development Goals. These goals positively impact all of creation. How will I incorporate them into my lifestyle?
May I harvest gratitude for cosmic connections among Creator’s gifts for the well-being of all. All are kin.

International Day of Peace
2022-09-21
On the International Day of Peace, take action to promote peace as part of Campaign Nonviolence’s annual Days of Action:
Tips for taking action on September 21, International Day of Peace

Immaculata Annual Alumnae Mass
2022-09-25 | St. Edward Church, 4350 W Sunnyside Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
St Edward Church
4350 W Sunnyside Ave
Chicago, IL

Mass (9:30 AM), Brunch (10:45 AM), Annual Meeting (11:15 AM) Please respond via email to TheImmaculataChicago@gmail.com
or call 773-338-2211.

RSVP no later than Friday, September 16th

St Mary Alumnae Luncheon
2022-09-25 | The Carlisle, 435 E Butterfield Rd, Lombard, IL, 60148, United States
The Carlisle, Lombard, IL
435 E Butterfield Rd
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 960-0210
Celebrating the classes of 1970, 1971, and 1972
11:30 AM Reception, 12:30 PM Luncheon, 2:00 PM Program, $45/person
Luncheon Reservation and Gift Donation Deadline: September 9, 2022

RCRI National Conference
2022-10-04 - 2022-10-07
Dallas, TX

The Immaculata Alumnae Luncheon
2022-10-23
Chateau Ritz
9100 N Milwaukee Ave
Niles, IL

11 AM Cocktails
12 PM Luncheon

Celebrating classes ending in 2 and 7.

St. Paul's High School Alumnae, San Francisco, CA
2022-11-05
Annual Mass and Golden Belle Luncheon will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022
Marilyn Highlander-Pool ’63
President
St. Paul’s High School Alumnae Association
BVM Associate

National Vocation Awareness Week
2022-11-06 - 2022-11-12

Prayer: Gratitude for the Blessings of Creation
2022-11-21
6:30 pm – 7:15 pm (CST)
We invite you to pray with us this month for right relationship with our Earth. The event will be livestreamed and available here: https://portal.stretchinternet.com/bvmsisters/

Giving Tuesday
2022-11-29

Advent Prayer
2022-12-04
Join us as BVM and Associate singers, musicians, and readers lead us through an Advent journey exploring the theme: We go on waiting, knowing you have come.
Livestream at 4:00 p.m. (CTS)
https://portal.stretchinternet.com/bvmsisters/

Renewal of BVM Vows and Associate Promises
2022-12-08

New Year’s Eve Day of Reflection: While Earth Keeps Turning, We Live Into the Light
2022-12-31
Livestream or on demand: https://portal.stretchinternet.com/bvmsisters/
10:30 AM–11:15 AM (CST)

Catholic Schools Week
2023-01-29 - 2023-02-04

Webinar with Pat Bombard, BVM: “Contemplating Our Core Values Through the Lens of Eco-spirituality”
2023-01-29
3:00–4:00 p.m. (CT)
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/22jebab9

Roberta Kuhn Center Spring Semester Begins
2023-02-13

We Are All Related Speakers Series
2023-02-26
3:00 p.m. (CST)
Speaker: Dorian Ortega
Livestream: https://portal.stretchinternet.com/bvmsisters/

Loretto Community NGO Delegation to the Annual Commission on the Status of Women
2023-03-06 - 2023-03-17
New York

National Catholic Sisters Week
2023-03-08 - 2023-03-14
