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MONTHLY DRAWINGS OCTOBER 2017 – JUNE 2018
BENEFITING IHM SISTERS’ RETIREMENT

The raffle continues to be an integral part of our fundraising efforts, having raised $246,857.
Proceeds benefit the care of our retired and infirm sisters.
Thank you for assisting us in continuing to provide quality and compassionate care to our sisters.

CLOCKWISE: Sisters Mary Jo Rosenau, Beth Wood, Marguerite Gibbs

The sisters enjoy
coming together to draw

winning tickets.

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Special Events CHRISTMAS TRIBUTE TREE
DEC. 18, 2017
Christmas ANNUAL BLESSING AND LIGHTING CEREMONY

In prayerful remembrance and celebration of the many tributes that were sent in from our friends and benefactors,
sisters and staff gathered in the foyer of the Motherhouse for the blessing and lighting of the Christmas Tribute Tree.

Your generous support helped us raise funds to furnish
a new family lounge. This special area is now a gathering
space for friends and family while visiting sisters and
residents in the IHM Health Care Center.

When they saw the star they CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Sisters and staff
rejoiced with great joy! — MATTHEW 2:10 in the Motherhouse foyer during the blessing
and lighting ceremony; Christmas Tribute
50 Annual Report, 2017 – 2018 Tree; new family lounge furnishings

THERESA MAXIS AWARD
OCT. 26, 2017 | DETROIT ATHLETIC CLUB
BENEFITING IHM MINISTRIES AND RETIREMENT

Friends gathered at the Detroit Athletic Club to honor and celebrate Mareda-Toni Babcock. The Theresa Maxis Award
award recognizes community leaders who embody the values and vision of the IHM community: deep faith, pioneering
spirit, service to the poor, commitment to justice. Proceeds from the event benefit IHM ministries and the retirement
needs of the congregation.

Toni is an IHM Associate and longtime In 1845, Sister Theresa Maxis agreed to help
friend of the IHM community, former Rev. Louis Gillet found a new congregation
trustee of the Marygrove board and of educators in Monroe: the Sisters, Servants
served on the IHM Development of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Her deep
Committee. She is also a benevolent faith, courageous spirit and action for justice
and generous philanthropist, supporting are recognized and celebrated in those
many faith-based and educational selected for the award that bears her name.
organizations. Toni builds community
by reaching out to individuals and
organizations who have a vision of,
and work to create, a just, peaceful
and sustainable world.

TOP ROW: Toni Babcock, IHM Associate; (back row, left to right)
Mary Downey, IHM; Mary Margaret Davis, IHM; Maryfran Barber, IHM;
Barbara Stanbridge, IHM; Margaret Chapman, IHM; (front row, left
to right) Paula Cathcart, IHM; Toni Babcock; Peggy Schmidt, IHM;
MIDDLE ROW: Mary Jane Herb, IHM, and Toni Babcock; guests;
BOTTOM ROW: Maryann S. Cromwell gives Toni a congratulatory hug;
the Babcock family (left to right): Jim, Tom, John, Toni, Harry, Lucy,
Chuck and Leo

HONORARY COMMITTEE THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS

Stan and Carol Beattie Gold Sponsors Bronze Sponsors
Elizabeth A. Burns, MD Tom & Carol Cracchiolo Elizabeth A. Burns, MD,
John and Zena Carnaghi Glenda D. Price, PhD
Maryann S. Cromwell Inez Robertson Marygrove College
Donna Hart, IHM Trinity Health Senior Communities The Christman Company
Bud and Sue Ozar Silver Sponsors DTE Energy
Anonymous FOR Investment Partners
Henry Duggan Gabelli & Company
Morrison Community Living Kapnick Insurance Group
Varsity Ford

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Margaret Brennan IHM Institute
for Spirituality, Church and Culture

Sister Margaret was elected general superior of the IHM congregation in 1966 and ministered
as president through 1976. She led the congregation through the many changes and opportunities

made available through the second Vatican Council and she served as president of the
Leadership Conference of Women Religious in 1972.

After serving as IHM president, she spent a year of study include Claudia Bennett,
at St. Joseph College in Toronto and became the first Jane Hammang-Buhl;
female theology professor at the college. Over the next IHM Sisters Kathie Budesky,
24 years, she held associate and full-professorships in Julie Casey, Mary Jane Herb,
theology at Regis College. Her teaching ministry included Mary McDevitt, Lynne
writing of articles and books on religious life, spirituality Moldenhauer, Carol Quigley,
and culture. Ellen Rinke and Julie Vieira.
Our consultants are Mary
Shortly before she died, Sister Margaret was asked, Ann Hinsdale, IHM, and
“As you look back on your life, for what are you most Mary Ellen Sheehan, IHM.
grateful?” Silent for few moments, she replied, “To be
an IHM – being an IHM has made all my life possible.” Margaret Brennan, IHM We are happy to announce
And who was this woman? Sister, theologian, teacher, that our next event will be
leader, friend and, most of all, woman of prayer.
held at Marian High School
With her passing on April 28, 2016, there was an immediate
call to continue her legacy. The then-Leadership Council on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, with the theme of “Where
called together a task force that named the Institute,
set a direction and held its first public event. is Your Hope? Spirituality and Seekers.” Our presenters

Celebrating IHM heritage and Margaret Brennan’s will be Roger Haight, SJ, on the topic “Exploring Spirituality
legacy, the IHM community established the Margaret
Brennan IHM Institute for Spirituality, Church and and Religion Today” and Katie Gordon with “A Seeker’s
Culture. Areas of spirituality, church and culture
will be explored through conferences, workshops, Response.” The daylong program will begin at 8:30 a.m.
research and collaborative efforts with other faith
traditions and religious communities. with registration and conclude at 3 p.m. The suggested

On Oct. 15, 2017, the first Margaret Brennan IHM donation is $50, which includes lunch.
Institute for Spirituality, Church and Culture event
was held at Marygrove College. Gillian Alhgren, PhD, Please contact Carol Quigley, IHM at [email protected]
gave two presentations on the theme, “Teresa of Avila: with your interest and inquiries.
Prayer as the Heart of Discipleship.” The success
of this event, along with positive feedback, led the Save the Date
committee to plan a second event. Committee members
Margaret Brennan IHM Institute for Spirituality,
Church and Culture presents

“Where is Your Hope? Spirituality and Seekers”
Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019
Marian High School

Presenters: Roger Haight, SJ, and Katie Gordon

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IHM LEADERSHIP COUNCIL Save the Dates
Mary Jane Herb, IHM 2019 SPECIAL EVENTS
President
Marianne Gaynor, IHM MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2019
Mission Councilor/Vice President FOX HILLS GOLF AND BANQUET CENTER
Margaret Chapman, IHM
Mission Councilor/Treasurer THURSDAY, OCT. 10, 2019
Patricia McCluskey, IHM DETROIT ATHLETIC CLUB
Mission Councilor
Ellen Rinke, IHM
Mission Councilor

DEVELOPMENT OFFICE STAFF
Richard J. DeLoof
Director of Development
Marilyn S. Meadows
Assistant Director of Development
Hilda Jarvis
Database Manager
Kristen Davis
Administrative Assistant

IHM-SPONSORED INSTITUTIONS

Detroit Cristo Rey High School
5679 W. Vernor Highway, Detroit, MI 48209
313-843-2747 • detroitcristorey.org

Marian High School
7225 Lahser Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
248-644-1750 • marian-hs.org

Marygrove College
8425 W. McNichols, Detroit, MI 48221
313-927-1200 • marygrove.edu

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ON THE COVER: Rose window in the Motherhouse Chapel east transept