Musings, News and Quotes relative to the Society of the Sacred Heart and its Alumni ... past, present and future. This blog also has links to other Sacred Heart websites. One feature is a list of books by Sacred Heart alum authors.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I come to Thee because Thou art my only refuge, my only but certain hope. Thou art the comfort for all my sufferings, the remedy for all my miseries, the reparation for all my losses, the expiation for all my faults, the supplement for all that is wanting to me, the certainty for all my demands, the infallible source, for me and for all, of light, strength, benediction, constancy and peace. I am sure that Thou wilt not weary of me, that Thou wilt not cease to love me, to aid and protect me, because Thou lovest me with an infinite love. Have mercy on me, then, according to Thy great mercy, and do with me, and in me, whatsoever Thou wilt. I abandon myself to Thee, with full confidence that Thou wilt never abandon me. Amen
Taken from Special Devotions Compiled for the Children of the Sacred Heart
"The nature of Love is to change the loverinto the Beloved. What a wonderful one-ing of God and creation, which makes us able to say, "I live, now not I, but Christ lives in me."
~ St. Madeleine Sophie Barat (1779-1865)
Founder of the Society of the Sacred Heart
The above quote was taken from The Wisdom of Madeleine Sophie Barat - Day by Day Calendar. To order a copy of the calendar (Cost: $10.00 + postage) - click here.
"We need a means to encourage the soul, to nourish it and raise it over itself. The means of all means is the Spirit who vivifies and makes fruitful... This Spirit becomes the breath of the soul. Would to God each one may exclaim, 'I begin today!'"
~ St. Madeleine Sophie Barat (1779-1865)
Founder of the Society of the Sacred Heart
The above quote was taken from The Wisdom of Madeleine Sophie Barat - Day by Day Calendar. To order a copy of the calendar (Cost: $10.00 + postage) - click here.
This Presidents' Day holiday treat your children or grandchildren to the recently published book Founding Mothers: Remembering the Ladies by Cokie Roberts. Cokie Roberts, alumna of Stone Ridge of the Sacred Heart, renown journalist and New York Times bestselling author has collaborated with Caldecott-Honor winning illustrator, Diane Goode to create this wonderful book which highlights female patriots of the American Revolution.
Founding Mothers: Remembering the Ladiesintroduces the young reader to women who orchestrated the
American Revolution behind the scenes. These heroic stories highlight patriotic women such as Abigail Adams, Martha Washington, Phillis Wheatley,
Mercy Otis Warren, Sarah Livingston Jay, and others. Details are gleaned from
their letters, private journals, lists, and ledgers. The bravery of these
women’s courageous acts contributed to the founding of America and spurred the
founding fathers to make this a country that “remembered the ladies.”
To learn more or order a copy of Founding Mothers: Remembering the Ladies - click here.
Happy Valentines Day!! Today is a popular day for proposing marriage to the one you love and just in time to help you with your wedding plans, Dana LaRue has turned a blog into a book! The Broke-Ass Bride Wedding Guideis for brides on a budget and fans of Dana LaRue's blog - the Broke-Ass Bride!
The book is available now at Amazon - click here for details on how order your copy.
To see additional books authored by Sacred Heart alums view the column on the right.
Rosemary known by fellow Sacred Heart classmates as "Heidi" is pictured above in 2012 with her daughter Betty Pozzi, BC '73 and below with Barbara Hinkes Coy, BC '72
Rosemary Heidkamp Cramer a 1946 alumna of Barat College passed away
Monday February 3, 2014 in Darien, IL, she previously lived in Mequon, WI. Rosemary
taught in the Milwaukee Public School System, earned a Fulbright Scholarship,
taught in England from 85 -86. Rosemary was active with the Miss Wisconsin
Pageant. She moved to Plainfield in 1999, directed the Carillon Chorus for 12
years, and lifetime Girl Scout. She is survived by her children Mary Linari,
John (Jinx), Betty (Joe) Pozzi, Bob (Nancy), Marjorie (Gunnar) Brinck, Thomas
(Janet), William (Carrie), Terry (Brenda), James and Hung (Tuyet); 16
grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren siblings Sister Marjorie Heidkamp B.V.M.,
Philip (Jean), Francis and Jerome (Donna) Heidkamp; many nieces and nephews.
Preceded by her parents Herbert and Mary; brother Robert and sister Mary Lou
McCall. Visitation Thursday 3 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Memorial Home, 21131 W.
Renwick Rd. in Crest Hill. Funeral Friday February 7, 2014 visitation 9 to 10
a.m. Mass to follow at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, 8404 Cass Ave. Darien.
Donations in lieu of flowers to Sacred Heart Foundation (www.AASHNET.org) or Sisters of Charity
B.V.M. (www.BVMCONG.org). Published in the Chicago Tribune - to share a message, photo or video, click here.
Note: The following is taken from the Barat Magazine - Spring 2004 (see top photo)-
"We hear every week of Barat alumni who, in part
because their lives were transformed by Barat, have in turn transformed the
lives of others. In 2003 Rosemary Heidkamp Cramer was the well-deserved recipient of Barat’s Leadership and Service Award.
Rosemary believes that education is a life-long
journey, which takes place within and beyond institutions: in the family, in
the neighborhood, and in the community. Her commitment to the service of others
began early. During her years at Barat, surrounding the Second World War, she
assisted the Red Cross by logging 500 volunteer hours of wrapping bandages. She
volunteered for Hull House in Chicago caring for pre-school children of working
mothers. She worked with the Ladies of the Grail from Holland as they prepared
Adlai Stevenson’s Doddridge farm for European Jewish refugee children. She also
worked with the Girl Scouts in many capacities – as camp counselor, leader and
board member of the Sybaquay Council of Girl Scouting – all this while
attending Barat College, earning her Bachelors Degree in Psychology in 1946.
Rosemary spent 35 years as an educator in both the
Chicago and Milwaukee school districts. Her experience ranged from teaching at
the Spaulding School for the Orthopedically Challenged to receiving a Fulbright
Scholarship in 1984, which took her to England. Rosemary taught English at the
Northampton Middle School from 1985-1986.
She also had the honor of being presented at Court
and she is proud to say that she enjoyed high tea with Elizabeth, the “Queen
Mum”. Rosemary’s dedication to service
and volunteerism continued throughout her professional life. While working in
real estate sales, she helped to build two “Habitat for Humanity” homes in
Milwaukee as a member of the Realtor’s Association. She remained active with
the Barat College Alumni Association and the Associated Alumnae/Alumni of the
Sacred Heart (AASH). She also served as president of the Milwaukee area Sacred
Heart Alumni Association. During that period, she reinstated a Barat
Scholarship for a Milwaukee resident. She was a national delegate to the AASH
for six terms. While raising ten of her own children, Rosemary and her
wonderful family opened their home to numerous runaways, displaced and homeless
women, children of addicts in rehabilitation, five veterinary students from
Purdue University and international students requiring housing. Rosemary
happily states that her home was always open to anyone in need. As Rosemary
reflects upon her enriching experiences, she “feels privileged to have had the
opportunity to share in the diverse cultures of all these individuals.
”Presently, Rosemary shares her many talents with the Carillon, Illinois
Community Chorus and Theatre Guild as their director. The chorus consists of 70
members ranging in age from 55-89 years of age. They entertain four times a
year within the community of Carillon, but their greatest pleasure is
presenting their musicals to nursing homes, rehab centers, churches, hospitals
and senior centers.
Rosemary has created a Barat legacy within her
family. She has three daughters, a granddaughter and grand-son-in-law who are
all Barat graduates!
There is no doubt that Rosemary Cramer has touched
numerous lives with her enormous generosity, compassion, intelligence, beauty,
energy and wit."
Having attended the beautiful and most memorable funeral mass on Friday, February 7th, I'd like to share part of the program (see below from the mass booklet). The mass was a true celebration of a remarkable woman who led by example. Rosemary's faith was a most obvious guiding influence that impelled her to persevere throughout difficult times in her life. I kept seeing her smiling throughout the mass and eulogy. I'm certain that Rosemary would have been very proud of the way her closing act was choreographed by her ten children! Kudos to those that carry on her spirit and love of God!
ROSEMARY
A constant presence in our lives.
A scout on life's journey pointing the way to womanhood.
Generous optimist able to see possibilities where shadows blinded others.
Creative-almost god-like-in making
something out of nothing.
Standing up to crushing burdens and emerging with deepened faith
in an ever present God
Hardworking imaginative career choices kept family together against all odds.
"I shall pray that in the New Year you will gain much in the practice of virtue."
~ St. Madeleine Sophie Barat (1779-1865)
Founder of the Society of the Sacred Heart
The above quote was taken from The Wisdom of Madeleine Sophie Barat - Day by Day Calendar. To order a copy of the calendar (Cost: $10.00 + postage) - click here.
Photo of Baby Jesus in Creche ~ Barat College of the Sacred Heart, circa 1950's
December 25th
On this day of Jesus' birth, I'd like to share the following -
Consecration to the Child Jesus
Blessed Infant Jesus, kindly take us under Thy special protection. We promise to try to avoid displeasing Thee, and humbly ask Thee to bless us, and teach us to practice obedience, patience, and humility, the great virtues of Thy hidden life. Grant us to love Thee daily more and more, that, by so doing, we may merit to reign with Thee forever in Heaven. Amen.
Taken from the book: SPECIAL DEVOTIONS compiled for Children of the Sacred Heart - Revised Edition 1956
Below in alphabetical order are my personal Sacred Heart favorites for #GivingTuesday
Today is "Giving Tuesday" and I have prepared a list of Sacred Heart organizations to send a donation in honor or memory of a loved one. As they say, it is better to give than to receive. Wishing all a very blessed Advent season!
AASH is a
not-for-profit alumnae and alumni organization of all graduates of the schools
and colleges directly associated with the Religious of the Sacred Heart in the
United States and parts of Canada. The purpose of AASH is to foster a spirit of
unity among alumnae and alumni and their associations throughout the US and the
world.
The Barat Education Foundation, an independent
501(c)(3) organization, was established in 2000 prior to the sale of Barat
College to DePaul University. At that time, the Foundation was charged
with the development and support of innovative educational programs and
services that reflected the values and educational tradition of Barat College.
When DePaul University closed Barat College in June
2005, the Board of Directors voted to perpetuate and build upon the Barat
legacy of education, leadership and advocacy.
Today, the Barat Education Foundation is committed to
continuing and adapting the heritage and legacy of Barat College to our
21st-century world.
MISSION
As heirs of the legacy and educational tradition of
Barat College and its Foundresses, the Religious of the Sacred Heart, the Barat
Education Foundation develops and seeks support for innovative scholarships and
entrepreneurial educational ventures which reflect the deep commitment to:
intellectual, spiritual, and ethical values; empowerment of women, social
awareness that impels to action; the building of community.
CORE VALUES
Commitment to personal growth in the context of
community. A deep respect for intellectual and spiritual values A social
awareness that impels to action.
Hildreth Meière, served as AASH
President (1957-1959)
MISSION STATEMENT - The purpose of The International Hildreth Meière
Association, Inc is to conduct activities to promote and perpetuate the legacy
of Hildreth Meière, a distinguished mural painter and designer whose
achievements gained the recognition of the established art world during the
first half of the last century.
RSCJ Education in Africa and other areas where needed (see below) - Click here to donate
“This name, Religious of the Sacred Heart, is in itself a mission.”
St. Madeleine Sophie Barat
The Society of the Sacred Heart
continues its mission each day: to discover and make known the love of the
Heart of Christ in the world. We do this through our commitment to prayer
and contemplation, serving in the Network of Sacred Heart Schools, in colleges,
universities, and other educational institutions, in spiritual ministry
centers, parishes, hospitals and in direct service to those most in need. We
care for our elderly sisters and are involved in the ministry of justice and
peace.
For the Society of the Sacred Heart,
mission advancement is about fidelity to relationships, expanding and being
faithful to the larger family of the Sacred Heart – associates, alumnae/i,
Network colleagues, families, benefactors, friends, ministry collaborators and
Religious of the Sacred Heart so that the love of the Heart of Christ will be
better known and our world will become a more loving place. Mission advancement
seeks to increase our resources and direct them to the present and future
mission of the Society and the care of our eldest members.
Gift Categories (Your gift to the Society of the Sacred Heart is tax-deductible.):
Where most needed
To impact the educational and spiritual
mission of the Society:
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Continuing the Society’s mission in
Sacred Heart Schools
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Sustaining our heritage
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Spirituality ministry
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Stuart Center for Mission for Education,
Justice and Technology
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Education for RSCJ from developing
countries
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To help with present and future care of
our elderly sisters
Sprout Creek Farm is a working farm, an
educational center, a retail market, a peaceful sanctuary, a summer camp, a
place for intellectual inquiry... Sprout Creek Farm is all these things.
Encompassing
200 acres in Dutchess County, NY, Sprout Creek Farm is really three different
entities, distinct yet dynamically entertwined. It is a working farm, raising
free-ranging cows, sheep, goats, wild turkeys, guinea fowl, chickens, and pigs.
It is a market, selling our internationally award-winning cheeses and
farm-produced meats, as well as local Hudson Valley milk, eggs, vegetables,
crafts, and gifts. And it is an educational center, offering day, weekend, and
summer programs that help connect young people to the land, the seasons, and
the plants and animals that co-exist here in harmonious rhythm. Sprout
Creek Farm, Inc. is a 501c3 incorporated not-for-profit organization and your
gifts are tax-deductible.
Sprout
Creek Farm Mission
As
well as producing and selling our meats and cheeses, the purposes of the farm
are: •to provide educational experiences for children and adults that will
foster appreciation for, and understanding of, our place within the natural
world, and thus encourage responsibility for the future of our environment •to
offer programs that will reconnect people to the rich agricultural heritage of
the United States •to offer an experience of community as a model of peaceful
living •to offer programs in spiritual development, using the agricultural
resources of the farm as both setting and starting point of such programs.
