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Tuesday, December 9, 2014

2014 Winter Wonderwalk and Holiday Boutique: December 9-10

Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart


If you're looking to find some unique items for the holidays, while at the same time supporting Woodlands Academy Scholarship Program, then you must head up to Lake Forest, IL to the Winter Wonderwalk.  

Boutique opens on Tuesday, December 9th from 1pm - 5 pm and from 6 pm - 8 pm you can "Sip & Shop" the night away.   Wednesday, December 10th the Boutique is open from 9 am - 3 pm

Housewalk Tours on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 (10 am - 3 pm) will feature four spectacularly decorated estates. 

For further info and to purchase tickets - click here.

Monday, December 8, 2014

Mother Aloysia Hardey, RSCJ and the Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Mother Mary Aloysia Hardey, RSCJ
(December 8, 1809 - June 17, 1886)

December 8th

On this day in 1809, Mother Mary Aloysia Hardey, RSCJ was born.  In honor of her birthday on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception a quote from her.

"Make your preparation for Christmas an active prayer, a prayer of fidelity, of silence, of mortification." 



Friday, December 5, 2014

Written by Mother Duchesne in her office book: "With the Blessed Virgin..."

Grotto at Barat College of the Sacred Heart, Lake Forest, IL
(photo circa 1957)


December 5th ~ Written by Mother Duchesne in her office book...

"With the Blessed Virgin I say with all my heart: Be it done to me according to thy word." 

Taken from the book:  Through the Year with Philippine Duchesne

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Quote by Janet Erskine Stuart: "The Son of God"



Window as seen in the former Barat College Sacred Heart Chapel, Lake Forest, IL

"The Son of God.  A perfect expression of faith in the presence of His frail infancy, and a lesson in faith; appearances mislead." 

Janet Erskine Stuart RSCJ (1857-1914)
6th Superior General of the Society of the Sacred Heart

The above quote is taken from the perpetual spiral-bound calendar "The Life Lived" which celebrates the Centenary of Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ - (click here to order). And. to order your very own Janet Erskine Stuart Centenary Memorabilia - click here.

Monday, December 1, 2014

Advent 2014: Watch. Wait. Wonder. Welcome!

ADVENT 2014: Watch. Wait. Wonder. Welcome!

"The Shepards are asking, 'What have you seen?' and three times the answer is given, 'We saw a Child and the choirs of Angels praising God.' They were the first to give testimony to Him; so the nearest and first to come to our God are the poor and the simple."


Janet Erskine Stuart RSCJ (1857-1914)
6th Superior General of the Society of the Sacred Heart

The above quote is taken from the perpetual spiral-bound calendar "The Life Lived" which celebrates the Centenary of Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ - (click here to order). And. to order your very own Janet Erskine Stuart Centenary Memorabilia - click here.



By Ruth Cunnings and Stephanie Hamilton, Formation to Mission Co-Chairs

This year at the Academy of the Sacred Heart in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan the school-wide theme for Advent is "Watch. Wait. Wonder. Welcome!"  This theme will be the basis for our reflection and service during the Advent season. We will begin Advent with an all-school prayer service in the chapel on Monday, December 1 at 9:30 a.m. Please feel welcome to join us as we enter into the new liturgical year. 

Additional opportunities for prayer will be offered in each learning community throughout the season as we prepare to welcome Jesus at Christmas. As a whole school, we will also share daily moments of silence during Advent. Please consider joining in these moments of silence as your schedule permits:
  • Week 1 of Advent, 9–9:05 a.m.
  • Week 2 of Advent, 10:45-10:50 a.m.
  • Week 3 of Advent, 1-1:05 p.m.
  • Week 4 of Advent, 2–2:05 p.m. (at home)
In this season of giving, students, faculty and staff will be invited to bring in items to benefit the residents of Grace Centers of Hope in Pontiac. Please see your learning communities eNews for additional details.