CAROA

Date

Community Name

Intentions

1

For the Conference of Anglican Religious Orders in the Americas

For the Mission of CAROA over the next five years of enhancing our capacity to act collaboratively We are united by a common call to live consecrated lives in celibate community, personal poverty, and obedience to God as mediated through the wisdom of our communities.

2

Community of the Holy Spirit

St. Hilda's House, New York, USA. Sisters Helena Marie, Faith Margaret, and Catherine Grace - Community Council. Branch Houses: The Melrose Convent and Bluestone Farm, Brewster, NY. and for the construction of the new convent in New York

3

Community of St Francis

St. Francis House, San Francisco, California, USA. Sister Pamela Clare, Minister Provincial. Particular ministry to the poor, the marginalized, and the sick.

4

Community of St John Baptist

Convent of St John Baptist, Mendham. New Jersey, USA. Sister Eleanor Frances, Superior. Ministry: St Marguerite's Retreat House; for their house in New York City.

5

Community of St Mary, Southern Province

Sisters of St Mary, Sewanee, Tennessee, USA. Sister Julian, Sister In Charge. Branch House: Sisters of St Mary, Marycroft – Banga-an, Philippines. For Episcopal Sisters of Charity living with the Community. For community life discernment as they prepare for an election of a Superior.

6

Community of St Mary, Western Province

Mary's Margin, Mukwonago, Wisconsin, USA. Sister Letitia, Superior. For their house of prayer, hospitality, and retreat. For the Sisters in St John's, Milwaukee, WI, for good use of the farm we are in the process of buying to prevent it from being developed!

7

Aspirants to the Religious Life

We pray that those who are called to religious life will respond to that call and explore their vocation

8

Community of the Sisters of the Church

St Michael's House, Burlington, Ontario, CA. Sister Margaret, CSC Canadian Provincial; and for Marguerite Mae on Sabbatical.

9

Community of the Transfiguration

Convent of the Transfiguration, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Sister Teresa Marie Martin, Superior. Ministries: Bethany School, St Monica's Recreation Centre, Tabor Cottage and St Mary's Memorial Home. Branch Houses: Sister of the Transfiguration, San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic and Sisters of the Transfiguration, Eureka, California

10

Order of the Holy Cross

Brother Robert Sevensky, Superior. Houses: Holy Cross Monastery and Novitiate, West Park, New York, USA. Holy Cross Priory, Toronto, Canada; Mariya uMama weThemba Monastery and Novitiate, Grahamstown, ZA.; the Mount Calvary Community at St Mary's Retreat House in Santa Barbara, California, USA; and the for Monks not in Residence. Pray for the new Holy Cross School in South Africa opening 13 January, 2010.

11

Order of Julian of Norwich

Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA. Father Gregory, Guardian. For the consolidation of the Community at Julian House, and in thanksgiving for the completion of their monastery addition.

12

Order of St Anne

Bethany Convent, Arlington, Massachusetts, USA. Sister Ana Clara, Superior. Ministry of witness to 21st Century Christians

13

Postulants and Novices

We pray for those who are exploring vocations as Postulants and Novices, that they will find support in their discernment and growth in Religious Life

14

Order of St Anne

Chicago, Illinois, USA. Sister Judith Marie Mandrath, Reverend Mother. Work in Church of the Ascension and as teachers and counsellors. Pray for the Community following the death of Sister Mary Margaret, may she rest in peace and rise in glory.

15

Order of St Helena

Leadership Council: Sisters Linda Julian Dowler, Linda Elston, Deborah Magdalene. For their Convent in Augusta, Georgia.

16

Order of St Benedict

St. Gregory's Abbey, Three Rivers, Michigan, USA. Abbot Andrew, Superior

17

Sisterhood of the Holy Nativity

Bethlehem-by-the-Lake, Ripon, Wisconsin, USA. Sister Boniface, Superior. Branch House: St Mary's Retreat House, Santa Barbara, California. For their discernment re St Mary's Retreat Centre in Santa Barbara.

18

Episcopal Sisters of Charity

While maintaining their own charism, the Episcopal Sisters of Charity now share prayer, work and daily life with the Sister's of St Mary, Southern Province, Sewanee, Tennessee, USA

19

Sisterhood of St John the Divine

Sisterhood of St John the Divine, Sr Elizabeth Ann, Reverend Mother. St John's Convent in Toronto, Ontario, CA; St John's House in Victoria, BC; for the work at St John's Rehab Hospital and for our Guest House ministry.

20

Temporary and Annual Vows

We pray for all our brothers and sisters who are in temporary vows; that the Spirit will lead them as they, with their communities, consider the call to Life Vows

21

Society of St Francis

Brother Jude, Ministry Provincial. Friaries: Little Portion Friary, Mount Sinai, New York, USA; San Damiano Friary, San Francisco, California, USA; Friary at Berkley California; Divine Providence Priory, Sao Paulo, Brazil; St Elizabeth's Friary, Brooklyn, New York, USA;

22

Society of St John the Evangelist

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. Brother Curtis, Superior. Branch House: Emery House, West Newbury, Massachusetts.

23

Society of St Margaret

St Margaret's Convent, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Sister Carolyn, The Rev. Mother Superior. Houses: St Margaret's, Duxbury, Massachusetts; St Margaret's House, New Hartford, New York; Neale House, New York, NY; St Margaret's Convent, Port-au-Prince, Haiti. PRAY FOR THE COMMUNITY FOLLOWING THEIR LOSS IN THE DEVASTATING EARTHQUAKE IN HAITI.

24

Society of St Paul

San Diego, California, USA. Fr. Barnabas Hunt, Rector. Exploring a call to become a community without walls

25

Teachers of the Children of God

Tucson, Arizona, USA; Reverend Mother Alicia, Superior. Ministry: Education of children Pre-K through 8, specializing in acceptance of learning differences and all abilities

26

All in Life Vows

We pray for all in life vows and we rejoice in their dedication. We pray that they remain strong in faith and faithful to their vows and calling, with God's help

27

CAROA

Conference of Anglican Religious Orders in the America's. Br. Jude, SSF, President; Sr. Deborah Magdalene, OSH, Vice-president; Sister Elizabeth Ann, SSJD, Secretary-Treasurer; The Rev. Dr. Donald W. Anderson, General Secretary.

28

Worldwide Anglican Communion

We pray for all congregations which are part of the Anglican Communion and especially for all members of Religious Communities in the Anglican Communion

29

All Religious, ecumenical partners, and other friends, not members of CAROA who live the religious life

We pray for all who live in intentional communities, who live a vowed life of service to God, that they may be strong in their vows and steadfast in their faith For the All Saints Sisters of the Poor For the Community of St Mary, Eastern Province

30

All Founders

We pray for those who founded our Religious Communities and pray that we remain true to their prophetic vision. We pray for all who currently exercise authority in our communities

31

CAROA working committees

Please pray for the communications group of CAROA, the strategic planning group of CAROA, and the Executive Committee.