Calendar

“Emunah” (which means faith)is an exhibit of the work of Lydia Hannah Wilson. The works fuse abstract art with the traditional style of portrait painting. Download the flyer here.

The exhibit is free and open to the public Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. For more information, contact Sharon Venier at 734-240-9754 or svenier@ihmsisters.org.

Forgiveness: A Workshop will be presented by Patty Merlo, MPM. In this interactive workshop, participants will learn what leads to the peacefulness and holistic benefits of forgiveness. Participants will learn how to forgive – whether the hurtful event occurred yesterday or years ago – and what to do when the hurtful behavior is likely to continue into the future.

Suggested offering is $25; “Frequent Flyer” discount – for those who register for three or more programs, the suggested offering is $20 for each program. Contacting Visitation Spirituality Center at 248-433-0950 or visitationnorth@ihmsisters.org to register.

Please note that Visitation is not handicapped-accessible.

The Former Students Concert features vocalists and instrumentalists who attended school in Monroe or nearby communities and went on to major in music at the university level will provide a varied and exquisite afternoon for our audience. Most of them are teaching, performing or working in the music business. Download the flyer here and the Concert Series brochure here; please note the brochure is legal-sized (8.5″ x 14″).

“Earth, Our Home,” is the annual exhibit of student artwork. Students from Detroit Cristo Rey High School, Marian High School, Meadow Montessori, Monroe Middle College, St. Mary Catholic Central High School or any of the Monroe County high schools were invited to participate.

There will be an artists’ reception on Thursday, March 28, 5:30 – 7 p.m. All are welcome.

The exhibit is free and open to the public Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  For more information about the exhibit, contact Sharon Venier at 734-240-9754 or svenier@ihmsisters.org.

Looking through the eyes of faith, women explore the blessings and challenges of their lives over a cup of tea or coffee. Musing over Mugs is held the first Saturday of each month, October-May.

No registration is required; a free-will offering is requested. For more information, please contact Visitation Spirituality Center at 248-433-0950 or visitationnorth@ihmsisters.org. Please note that Visitation is not handicapped-accessible.

Finding God in the Dark Film Series is held the first Sunday of each month and is presented by Kathie Budesky, IHM, MA. When we watch a film, we are not just being entertained; we are exposing ourselves to narratives that define what is possible for us, and we often incarnate those possibilities. Please note that Visitation is not handicapped-accessible.

April 7: The Zookeeper’s Wife (2017)

May 5: The Perfect Family (2012)

June 2:  The Father of the Bride (1991)

• Free-will offering
• No registration needed

Day of Reflection on Living the Cross and Resurrection is presented by Rev. Thomas Lumpkin.  Participants will explore what it means to take care of and interact with one another in a spirit of peace and justice. Rev. Lumpkin will also preside at the 9:30 a.m. liturgy in the IHM Motherhouse Chapel. Sessions are 10:30 a.m.-noon and 2-3:30 p.m.

The suggested offering is $50 and includes lunch; registration deadline is April 4. Contact River House IHM Spirituality Center at 734-240-5494 or riverhouse@ihmsisters.org. Download the flyer here.

Paul the Theologian will be presented by Rev. Annemarie S. Kidder, PhD, IHM Associate. The Apostle Paul is the first Christian theologian, and he shapes how Christians talk about God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Participants will first explore Paul’s biographical background, his conversion experience and travels and his personality; examine the seven letters commonly attributed to him; and identify his key theological concepts and what it means for him and for us to be and to live “in Christ.”

Suggested offering is $25; “Frequent Flyer” discount – for those who register for three or more programs, the suggested offering is $20 for each program. Contacting Visitation Spirituality Center at 248-433-0950 or visitationnorth@ihmsisters.org to register.

Please note that Visitation is not handicapped-accessible.

Centering Prayer is a method of silent prayer in which we experience God’s presence within us. This method is both a relationship with God and a discipline to foster that relationship. Centering prayer is offered the third Tuesday of the month. There is no fee; registration is not required – walk-ins are welcome. Please note that River House is not handicapped-accessible. Download the flyer here.

Centering Prayer is offered the third Saturday of the month, September-May. Those interested in doing Centering Prayer in a group meet for prayer, mutual support and ongoing education. Please note that Visitation is not handicapped-accessible.

Contact Visitation Spirituality Center at 248-433-0950 or visitationnorth@ihmsisters.org for more information.