Meet the Vocation Director

Hello!

Welcome to the website for the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George!  Whew!  That is a long name, isn’t it?  I know that’s what you’re thinking!  How did we get this name?  Well, we have a strong devotion to the Sacred Heart and we first requested the name Sisters of St. Francis of the Sacred Heart.  However, this name was already taken and we were asked to take the name of our founding parish.  Our founding parish is Martyr St. George in Thuine, Germany.  This is how St. George made it into our name!  What a wonderful patron we have in him.

Now that you know a little about our community’s name, you may be wondering who I am.  My name is Sister M. Consolata and I am the Vocation Director for our community.  What does this mean?  Simply put, I am here to assist young women discern the Lord’s call.  Maybe this is you - that’s right, you - who are reading this right now.

My role is to help you.  Do you feel a tug on your heart to give everything to Jesus?  Do you desire to live only for Him?  Or maybe you are just wondering what religious life is all about.  What is our life like?  What do we do?  How do we pray?

I am here to help answer your questions and walk with you during your time of discernment.  Remember, the Lord takes the first initiative.  He loves you.  Yes, YOU!  Then He invites you to make a response to His love.  I would love to hear from you and about your journey with the Lord.  Please do not hesitate to contact me by phone (618.463.2757) or email (vocations@altonfranciscans.org) or mail (see address at the foot of the page).  You can even check us out at our blog. Be not afraid to respond to His call of love with generosity and courage.  This life with Him is a beautiful gift!

I’ll leave you with a few things about me so I do not seem like a complete stranger that you would be calling up:

o       Born and raised in California

o       I have two younger sisters who are now both married.  My sister Annette and her husband Rey have four children and my sister Rebecca and her husband Brandon have five children.  God bless them!

o       I served with NET Ministries prior to entering.

o       I have been a Sister for 12 years

o       My name is after the Holy Spirit, the Consoler.

o       and….guess what?  I love Jesus!

Please keep me and our Sisters in your prayers!  Know that you are in mine.  May the Lord draw you to His Heart this day.

In Christ,

Sister M. Consolata, FSGM (Franciscans of St. George the Martyr) 

(Receiving my ring during final vows from Archbishop George Lucas.)