CAROA intercessions May 2012

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 their 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, Superior. Branch House: Sisters of St Mary, Marycroft – Banga-an, Philippines. For community life discernment.
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
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 the new Spirituality Centre. 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 and the scholarship/bursary program.
11 Order of Julian of Norwich Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA. Mother Hilary, Guardian. Please pray for the sale of Llewelyn House, and in thanksgiving for the completion of the Julian House 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. For the 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 Interum Leadership Council: Sisters Ellen Francis, Mary Lois, Carol Andrew. For their Convent in Augusta, Georgia. For discernment.
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. St Mary's Retreat House, Santa Barbara, California.
18 CAROA conference in May 2011 Please pray for all preparations for the CAROA conference May 10 - 14, 2011, and for all those who will be attending the conference.
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, Annual Vows, and those in First Profession We pray for all our brothers and sisters in this stage of their discernment; that the Spirit will lead them as they, with their communities, consider the call to Life Vows
21 Society of St Francis Brother Jude, Minister Provincial. Friaries: Little Portion Friary, Mount Sinai, New York, USA; San Damiano Friary, San Francisco, California, USA; St. Clare's House at Berkley California; Divine Providence Friary, Sao Paulo, Brazil; St Francis Friary, Los Angeles, California. Poor Clare Hermit, St Clare's Hermitage, Kalispell, Montana. Pray for Brother Richard Jonathon in illness.
22 Society of St John the Evangelist Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. Brother Geoffry Tristram, Superior. Branch House: Emery House, West Newbury, Massachusetts.
23 Society of St Margaret St Margaret's Convent, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Sister Adele Marie Ryan, 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 as it continues rehabilitation and renewal following the 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; 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 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, especially for Sister Virginia, ASSP and Sister Barbara ASSP and for their Anglican Bishop visitor. 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.

Updated: March 29, 2011