Feastday 2007

Final Profession of Vows, First Profession of Vows, and Reception into the Novitiate August 15, 2007 Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Front Row: Sister M. Teresa Pandl, Sister M. Mediatrix Bexten, Sister M. Margaretta Dalton, Sister M. Isidoris Flanagan, Sister M. Talitha Eckstein Second Row: Sister M. Elise Mierendorf, Sister M. Redempta Fiedler, Sister M. Catherine Welter, Sister M. Consolata Crews, Sister M. Renata Heilman, Sister M. Pauline Cuerbo Third Row: Bishop John Gaydos, Sister M. Martha Weber, Bishop Jerome Listecki, Bishop George Lucas, Archbishop Raymond Burke
Heather and Erica listen as the Community speaks to them, "...we will always be there when you need us because God wants us to serve Him in Community..."	Receiving the Rule and Constitutions of our Congregation, the Breviary and their new names: Sister M. Renata and Sister M. Pauline.

Behind the scenes: getting dressed in the habit and veil of our community.
Sister M. Teresa receives the blessing after making her first profession of vows	"Wear this crucifix and walk with the Church like a pilgrim in a foreign land..."
	The black veil: "a sign of that wondrous marriage between the Church and Christ, her only Spouse, which should be made visible in your life."
The Sisters prostrate themselves in Final Vows, asking for the saints intercession.
All you holy men and women, pray for us!"
After professing her final vows, Sister M. Consolata receives her ring.	"Receive this ring as a sign of the eternal covenant between Christ and you."
"Almighty and eternal God, You have entrusted to Your Church the gifts of chastity dedicated to God, poverty and obedience...Through your Holy Spirit, You always call people to follow Your Son in this form of life. We beg you, grant to these Sisters who have consecrated themselves to You today, the grace to appreciate ever more deeply their vocation and to live it in fidelity."