Have you ever wondered what life in a convent is like and how Sisters live, work and spread the Gospel? The Sisters of the Holy Spirit and Maray Immaculate would like to give you an opportunity to get an inside view of their life in the convent?
The Sisters of the Holy Spirit and Mary Immaculate live and work among the people to whom they have ministered since their founding in 1893. These ministries are in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Mexico and Zambia, Africa.
In an effort to increase vocations to the religious life and to their community, the Sisters are hosting a "Come and See" weekend at their motherhouse, 300 Yucca Street, San Antonio, Texas on February 26-28, 2010, t9o ve discerning young women, ages 18-45, an opportunity to experience life in a convent setting. During the weekend, the participants enjoy community prayer, small group sharing, discernment themes, personal reflection, an Emmaus Walk, recreation, meals and other activities with the Sisters.
Registration for th e"Come and See" weekend is available online at www.shsp.org under "What's New?" or by contacting Sister Gabriel Hession SHSp at sghession@hotmail.com. You can also call 210-533-5149.