From IHM School » picture http://ihm.catholicism.org Educational philosophy and cultural miscellany from a classical Catholic viewpoint Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:21:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Pictures of a Traditional high Requium Mass (“Extraordinary Form”) http://ihm.catholicism.org/2012/01/funeral-pictures/ http://ihm.catholicism.org/2012/01/funeral-pictures/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:56:35 +0000 Sister Maria Philomena, M.I.C.M. http://ihm.catholicism.org/?p=1796 Here are some of the pictures that I (Sister Maria Philomena) took during Sister Mary Bernadette’s funeral Mass at Saint Joseph’s Church in Hinsdale, NH. (Because of the weather, her burial will wait until spring.) Funeral1a-interior of St Joseph Funeral1b-altar Funeral1c-altar crucifix Funeral1d-sanctuary stained glass window Funeral1e-rafters Funeral1f-rafters2 Funeral1g-statue of Our Lady Funeral1h-the Lady Window Funeral1i-stained glass Funeral1j-stained glass in tower Funeral1k-lights1 Funeral1l-lights2 Funeral1m-lights3 Funeral2a-BrJosephMary Funeral2b-procession1 Funeral2c-procession2 Funeral2d-procession3 Funeral2e-procession4 Funeral2f-cope Funeral2g-pallbeareraltarboy Funeral2h-blessing coffin Funeral2i-Father Phillipson Funeral2j-Father Lamothe Funeral2k-pallbearers Funeral2l-coffin Funeral2m-Connoyersputonthepall Funeral2n-lastprayersbeforeMass Funeral3a-Mass-begins Funeral3b-Gospel1 Funeral3c-Gospel2 Funeral3d-sermon1 Funeral3e-casket Funeral3f-pallbearers Funeral3g-pallbearers Funeral3h-Brothers & servers Funeral4a-choir Funeral4b-Sr Marie Therese-choir director Funeral4c-Sr Marie Therese-choir director Funeral4d-choir Funeral4e-choir Funeral5a-preparing the chalice Funeral5b-Offertory Funeral5c-Our Brothers Funeral5d-incensing the altar Funeral5d-OrateFratres Funeral5e-incensing Fr Lamothe Funeral5f-Preface Funeral6a-Canon Funeral6b-Consecration1 Funeral6b-Consecration2 Funeral6c Funeral6d-PaterNoster Funeral7a-lastblessings Funeral7b-incensing Funeral7c-incensing Funeral7d-holywater Funeral7e-reading with choir Funeral7f-reading with choir Funeral7g-preparing for recessional Funeral8a-recessional Funeral8b-recessional Funeral8c-recessional Funeral8d-recessional Funeral8e-recessional Funeral9a Funeral9b Funeral9c Funeral9d Funeral9e Funeral10

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]]> http://ihm.catholicism.org/2012/01/funeral-pictures/feed/ 0 Sister Mary Bernadette, M.I.C.M. http://ihm.catholicism.org/2012/01/sister-mary-bernadette-m-i-c-m/ http://ihm.catholicism.org/2012/01/sister-mary-bernadette-m-i-c-m/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:20:37 +0000 Sister Maria Philomena, M.I.C.M. http://ihm.catholicism.org/?p=1742

Feast of Our Lady's Assumption, 2008 -- at Tully Reservoir

Sister Mary Bernadette, M.I.C.M., went to her reward on December 16, 2011. She was just shy of her ninety-second birthday. She had a very full life (you may read her obituary here), but she was always looking towards eternity. Her special love was for the Christ Child; so, it is particularly appropriate that she should die in the month of the Divine Infancy. I have gathered a few pictures from the last ten years of her life to give you an idea of her joy and patience. Sister in 2001 (from a group shot) Father Jarecki and Sister Mary Bernadette - All Saints' Day 2001 Sister takes notes during one of the evening lectures - 3/23/2002 May Procession 2002 - Sister Mary Bernadette without a walker or cane (next to Sister Maria Cordatta -- from two different angles)! Another close-up - 1/7/2004 All Saints' Day Party 2004 -- Sister Mary Bernadette is one of the judges this year A close-up of Sister as a judge - All Saints' 2004 July 2005 - Reading was one of Sister's favorite occupations July 2005 August 14, 2005 - Sister Mary Peter gives Sister a push to the third Richmond Blueberry Fiddle Festival March 25, 2006 - new habits! Our Brothers and Sisters (3/25/2006) Sister Mary Bernadette, Sister Maria Philomena, Sister Marie Therese (clockwise from left) - 3/25/2006 May Procession 2006 - Sister Mary Bernadette is on the porch with Sister Maria Perpetua (the procession is getting to be too much walking for her) Sister Marie Therese and Sister Mary Bernadette (7/7/2006) How nice it is to relax and enjoy God's beautiful creation! (7/7/2006) Sister Mary Bernadette surrounded by the Sisters (as of 10/14/2006) The computer dates this picture as 11/1/2006, but I think it must be from a little earlier that fall. We are at the Tully Reservoir outside of Athol, MA. Same location (the Reservoir), but now it is August 5, 2007 Fourth of July 2008 Special transportation at the 2008 Blueberry Fiddle Festival Feast of Our Lady's Assumption, 2008 -- at Tully Reservoir A 2008 group shot with all the Sisters From the Sisters' 2008 Thanksgiving Day skit -- Sister's last appearance on stage (but not her last use of her acting ability -- she loved an audience!) March 25, 2009 Sister Maria Rosaria and Sister Marie Gabrielle took their first vows on this day (3/25/2009). A year later (3/25/2010), Sister holds a little Bosonetto baby at Brother Joseph Mary's Profession reception. July 2011 - Sister Marie Therese takes Sister for a little stroll at what was her last trip to the ocean (she loved the water!). A little polka music (or the Blue Danube) helps the feet to move more readily! 11/22/2011 - Back from the hospital (Sister had pneumonia) and wearing oxygen, Sister watches a skit rehearsal. Here is Sister with some of her relatives (12/7/2011). She is starting to be less and less alert. This was the last day that she was able to do any walking, even with assistance. But she can still summon a smile when asked! (12/7/2011) Or when looking at a baby! (12/8/2011) 12/9/2011 - We re-arranged the convent, moving Sister's hospital bed to the central area. Completely bedridden now, we wanted her to be in the midst of the community and able to have visitors. 12/10/11 - A baby can still get the most animated response! 12/10/2011 - The mothers of little ones were very kind about coming over for lots of short visits. 12/13/2011 -- Here she reached up to make the Sign of the Cross on little Madelene's forehead (to reach like that required quite a bit of effort - the last time we saw her reach up). Sister received the Last Rites on December 14 -- with the junior and senior high school students (plus friends and relatives) in attendance. Our boys are all altar servers -- here they join in the Confiteor. Sister was alert for the annointing of her senses. Sister died at 8:08 on December 16 during the Litany for the Dying. This picture was taken about thirty minutes later. The three sacramentals of a Slave: the Rosary, Brown Scapular, and Miraculous Medal. 10:02 pm that evening -- Peace at last! December 17 -- Sister's bed is empty, like the altar on Holy Saturday (representing the tomb). The little shrine Sister Maria Rosaria had set up in the central area for Sister Mary Bernadette to look at -- her statues and pictures from her room, plus some relics and flowers. Sister's wake in our chapel at the Center - 12/21/2011 SMB2011-12-21wake2 SMB2011-12-21wake3 SMB2011-12-21wake4

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Mother and Child

 

The Christmas Program this year was simple (due to our extra duties with Sister Mary Bernadette’s declining health) — but very lovely. The elementary students (grade k-6) put on a pageant focusing on the shepherd and the gift that Our Infant Lord desires (our hearts!). The junior and senior high school students played several complicated (three-part) Christmas carols. Click the link for pictures. DVD’s of the program are available from the SBC bookstore ($5 plus shipping and handling — call 603-239-6485). Christmas2011nativity The shepherds gather to hear the angel Christmas2 Christmas3 Christmas4 One of the shepherd's daughters has no gift to give . . . Christmas6 Christmas7 Christmas8 Christmas9 Christmas10 Christmas11 Christmas12 Christmas13 The litte girl's guardian angel helps her with a gift (two, in fact) Christmas15 Note the little lambs! The grand panorama (minus the musicians on the right side of the hall) Christmasfiddle1 A few of our fourteen fiddle students One of the new guitar students

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Who better to choose that the Queen of All Saints?

Every year the parents and children in our community (especially in the school) try to come up with saints that will stump the judges. They are getting very good at finding obscure saints! I think the judges were stumped about half a dozen times this year. Here are some pictures. AllSaints21 AllSaints20 AllSaints19 AllSaints18 AllSaints17 AllSaints16 AllSaints15 AllSaints14 AllSaints13 AllSaints12 AllSaints11 AllSaints10 AllSaints9 AllSaints8 AllSaints7 AllSaints6 AllSaints5 AllSaints4 AllSaints3 AllSaints2 AllSaints1

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Here is our school this year (minus the missing six or seven sick students!). The picture was taken by Michael Von Redlich of LifeTouch.

And with our school picture, we are proud to give special mention to the outstanding students of the first quarter. Our first quarter ended November 9th. Honor Roll is all A’s (two B’s allowed) and Honorable Mention is all B’s or better. This includes effort and conduct grades. For Perfect Attendance, a student must be in school before the 7:25 bell and never be absent or leave early.

First Quarter Honor Roll

Maria Bosonetto (8)

Anne Doucette (6)

First Quarter Honorable Mention

Martella Baird (1)

Antonio Bosonetto (1)

Lucia Bosonetto (7)

Gabriela Bosonetto (5)

Damian Bryan (10)

Peter Doucette (5)

Oliver Fougere (1)

Isabelle Germain (1)

Mary Grace Grinstead (2)

Anthony Kearney (3)

Maria Pilar LaPlume (1)

Helena Martin (1)

Brendan McCann (2)

Joseph McCann (1)

Tristan McCann (4)

Hailey Thompson (6)

Nathan Thompson (2)

Peter-Joseph Thompson (1)

 

First Quarter Perfect Attendance

Maria Kearney (5)

Sophia Kearney (4)

Cody Martin (9)

Riel LaPlume (5)

Mary-Kate Vasilak (3)

Peter Vasilak (5)


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The sun melts the snow of our first storm.

 

Although our really big snow storm hit the following weekend, our first snowfall was on the evening of October 27 (or the morning of the 28th). I took a few pictures of this first snow storm and thought you might like to see them contrasted to the pictures I had taken ten days before from my office door. FirstSnowonOurLadyofFatima FirstSnow4-StPaulStFrancisdeSalesHouses FirstSnow3-StJosephsHall FirstSnow2 FirstSnow1 The sun melts the snow of our first storm. FirstSnow-StPaulsFacingNorth FirstSnow-StPaulsFacingEast Fallcolors2 Fallcolors1

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Mary Grace

 

I took pictures of the classrooms during the second week of school to share with you, and I am only now able to post them. Enjoy the pictures! Sister Marie Gabrielle and the Fifth Grade First Grade A flying catch (the Junior and Senior High School boys play football with Brother Louis Marie and Professor Grinstead) Miss Bersaw and the Fourth Grade The High School students take a quiz (that's Professor Grinstead in front) Maria and Juliana Mary Grace The "new-to-us" jungle gym - a very Providential donation Second Grade The Seventh and Eighth Grade Mrs. Cohen and the Sixth Grade Sister Mary Peter (demonstrating a class for Miss Brockman) Miss Brockman and her Third Grade

 

 

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Oh - to be a clown!

At the End of the Year Performance (this year on June 12), every class puts on a little demonstration of what they learned during the past year. Hopefully you can see how much fun we had from the pictures! Sister Mary Peter's beginning fiddle class Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Look at that coloring job! The kindergarten sings with the fiddlers Sister Marie Therese (seated) and Sister Mary Peter Dancing takes co-ordination - more than you might realize! Sister Mary Peter shows off her kindergarten as they count by 1's, 2's, 5's, and 10's. Telling time in kindergarten Telling time to the half and quarter hour "I know!" Sister Mary Joseph introduces her class - grades three and four Sister, Miss Baker, and the first and second grade students Miss Karen Baker - Teacher's Assistant Answering flash cards Mary Grace thinks hard about her answer Mary Kate Nathan Throwing bean bags (won by correct answers) Sister Marie Gabrielle Sister Marie Gabrielle provided the flash cards - plus an additional step (add 5, subtract 3, etc. to the answer) Mrs. Vasilak tries hard to keep up with Joshua The two Peters battle it out Gabriela and her father All the participants take a bow after an exciting game of Around the World Mrs. Cohen gives and introduction to her class' performance The fifth & sixth grade students show off their French with a song about becoming a clown Lucia dances with clowns (Anne & Hailey) Brother Joseph Mary films the program Mental Math - fifth & sixth grade students with Sister Marie Therese Lucia reads off a list of math processes Sister Marie Therese listens to a series math problems Sister Maria Rosaria enjoys the program with a little friend Sister Maria Perpetua tells of her class' Bible HIstory skits The seventh & eighth grade perform the Raising of Lazarus Sister Maria Philomena and Riel watch attentively Maria narrates the story of Ananias and Saphira Ananias sells his property Ananias and Saphira promise the proceeds of their land The high school anwers questions from English Literature class Sam gives information about the Medieval Period Damian enjoys an excerpt Cecilia determines the author and epic of an excerpt EYPhighschool5 Angela tells about the Anglo Saxon Period The high school anwers questions from English Literature class The advanced fiddle class Joseph Sister Maria Philomena Joseph James plays a solo in Orange Blossom Special Angela Maria

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Bring flowers of the fairest; bring flowers of the rarest . . .

The May Procession is an important highlight of our school (and community) year. The event allows us to honor our heavenly Mother is a special way, and the procession is the impetus for us to get the grounds cleaned up after the winter storms. The Sisters beg the flowers from vendors of a flower market and the girls come to help them make crowns and bouquets.

The sedia is ready to be carried (after Our Lady is crowned). The statue is one of two Pilgrim Virgins in our care. Hailey and Lucia get ready for the first crowning. Note Sister Mary Bernadette and Sister Maria Rosaria in the background . . . The procession starts off A Sister's view A procession for Heaven's eyes Brother Louis Marie and the altar boys (who are also IHM students) Crowners & carriers, First Communicants with Rosary, elementary boys with banners Another view of the little banners The Sisters Part of the congregation (note the men's blue ribbons) Walking and singing in Our Lady's honor Two of our Brothers with Father Jarecki Ruben and Mary Kate for Crowning #2 O Mary, we crown thee with blossoms today . . . Queen of the May Angela and James for Crowning #3 Bring flowers of the fairest; bring flowers of the rarest . . . Queen of the Angels Maria and Joseph in the chapel for Crowning #4 Queen of our hearts The altar -- note the flowers (donated to us and arranged by the Sisters and girls) After the procession, the flowers on the sedia are available for the taking Many children make a little bouquet for their own mothers A happy crowd!

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