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Pentecost Final Profession

Pentecost Final Profession

On Pentecost Sunday, May 28, 2023, Brother Gerard Fretwell professed his Final Vows as a Slave of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Brother. This day was the climax of five and a half years of prayer,...

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Bring Flowers of the Fairest

Bring Flowers of the Fairest

"Bring flowers of the fairest, bring flowers of the rarest, from garden and woodland and hillside and vale; Our full hearts are swelling, our glad voices telling the praise of the loveliest Rose of...

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Sr. Mary Anne Profession

Sr. Mary Anne Profession

The feast of Our Lady of Fatima, May 13, 2023, was the perfect day for the First Profession of Sister Mary Anne. Sister was born and raised in Singapore and became interested in the Sisters, Slaves...

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The Mass of All Time

The Mass of All Time

This song is about the beauty of the Traditional Latin Mass and why it is so precious to us. The lyrics were written by the Sisters MICM, and were put to the Irish tune of "The Town I Loved So...

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Come Lord Jesus!

Come Lord Jesus!

The First Saturday of every May is First Holy Communion Day here at Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel. This year, nineteen children were prepared by Sister Mary Imelda, MICM, and received Jesus for...

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Devotion to the Holy Face Issue

Devotion to the Holy Face Issue

The latest issue of “From the Housetops” Magazine has been rolled off the press here at the Monastery (see a video below!) and mailed to loyal subscribers!This is a unique issue featuring the life...

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Spring Progress Report

Spring Progress Report

Dear Friends, As we approach Holy Week and the end of Lent, I thank all who have made a Lenten Alms. It is very much appreciated. At the same time, I would like to make one last appeal to you for a...

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South Texas Retreat

South Texas Retreat

The coming of spring brought three of our Sisters MICM to Sugarland, Texas, for a youth retreat at Saint Theresa’s Parish for over 50 high school students. During this 2-day event, the Sisters spoke...

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New at True Devotionals!

New at True Devotionals!

Before the school day begins each morning, two Sisters stop at the Gift Shop to fill the "pick list" of items ordered the previous day. Then, our trusty volunteers, Dan, and Marian K. sacrifice a...

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Brother Louis Marie, MICM

Brother Louis Marie, MICM

On the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, February 11, 2023, Brother Louis Marie, age 24, completed his two years of Novitiate and made his First Vows as a Brother MICM. The simple and beautiful ceremony...

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First Morning Star Camp 2023!

First Morning Star Camp 2023!

The first month of 2023 wasn't even over yet, when the Sisters were already on their way to the first Morning Star Camp of the year! An all-new venue and group of campers welcomed the Sisters for...

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January 2023 Newsletter

January 2023 Newsletter

The first From the Center Newsletter for 2023 is now available in print and here online! The publication highlights events from the end of 2022 and keeps you up-to-date on the many apostolates of...

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Monastery Address Alert!

Monastery Address Alert!

Over a year ago, we lost our little Post Office for the village in Harvard, MA. called "Still River" where our monastery is. Since then, we have changed to P.O. Box 1000 in Harvard, MA. Not only has...

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Original Saint Statues!

Original Saint Statues!

During the summer of 2022, the Sisters received a call from a gentleman who wanted to make a donation…not money….but hundreds of Saint Dolls!!! His religious shop had closed and he was clearing his...

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The Festive Christmas Fair!

The Festive Christmas Fair!

The 3rd annual Christmas Fair was held here at Saint Benedict Center on Saturday, December 10, 2022. The gym of MacIsaac Hall was aglitter with lights and festive decor for this event that is...

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Sister Blandina Issue!

Sister Blandina Issue!

You are in for a story of faith and adventure in the most recent issue of "From the Housetops" magazine! The life of the unassuming Sister Blandina is one of missionary zeal and fearless charity....

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Monastery Wish List

Monastery Wish List

This Wish List has been FILLED! "Thank You" and "God Bless You" to all our generous donors! Everyone has a wish list this time of year! The items on the list below, are hefty in price … so even some...

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Giving Tuesday Results!

Giving Tuesday Results!

Dear Friends, Our campaign on Giving Tuesday, for the needs of Immaculate Heart of Mary School, was a great success and I heartily thank all those who so generously contributed. The $10,000 Matching...

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IHM School Expansion Fundraiser

IHM School Expansion Fundraiser

This Giving Tuesday, please support Traditional Catholic Education by donating to our Immaculate Heart of Mary School! As many Catholic schools are closing their doors, we, the religious Brothers...

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Last Camps of 2022

Last Camps of 2022

The last camp sessions of Morning Star Camp for Catholic Girls and Montfort Camp for Catholic Boys for 2022 took place in Louisiana recently! Thanks to the hard work of the ladies organizing the...

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Christmas Fair 2022

Christmas Fair 2022

If you love our Fall Bazaar you will LOVE our Christmas Fair on Saturday, December 10, 2022. This magical event is filled with Christmas crafts, music, games, gifts, cookies & bakery goods,...

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Pocket Advent Calendar

Pocket Advent Calendar

Our new publication – the Personal 2022 Advent Calendar is now available! This pocket-size publication will be your companion during the four-week pilgrimage to Bethlehem. In the secularism that...

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Fall ’22 Expansion Update Video

Fall ’22 Expansion Update Video

The latest update video for the IHM School Expansion Project is viewable right here! There are so many pieces to this project, and it is exciting to see so much headway being made by the Brothers...

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National Men’s March

National Men’s March

After overturning the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision on June 24th, the battle over the lives of the unborn has intensified in some states, especially here in Massachusetts. Since abortion still...

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