The Consolata Missionary Sisters have been in the USA since February 2, 1954, when they arrived at Our Lady of Sorrows in Grand Rapids in response to a request presented by Bishop Francis Haas to the General Leadership of the Institute.  They belong to a Congregation founded in Turin, Italy, by Blessed Joseph Allamano on January 29, 1910.  Their Center in North America is at 6801 Belmont Avenue,
Belmont, Michigan.

In the summer of 1958, the Consolata Missionary Sisters were welcomed by Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish and its Pastor, Msgr. Joseph Podhajski.  They staffed the new Assumption School and continued to do so for many years.

The purpose of the Consolata Sisters, as well as of the Consolata Priests and Brothers, is to fulfill the command of Jesus:  “Go and proclaim the Good News to all nations.”  The Sisters are presently
committed to this goal by ministering in several countries in Africa, Europe, South America, Asia and in the United States.

Blessed Joseph Allamano wanted the Consolata Sisters to be women consecrated to God for the evangelization of the world.  They are serving as catechists, nurses, teachers, social workers and, where there is no priest, they can be responsible for religious services in parishes.

In the United States the Sisters are presently active in the Dioceses of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Birmingham, Alabama, and Phoenix, Arizona.  Here are some of their assignments: In Michigan, Provincial Offices; Mission/Vocation Promotion; Stephen Ministries, Coordination of the RCIA/RCIC and Baptismal Classes at Assumption, Belmont; Teaching at Our Lady of Consolation, Rockford; Regional Coordination of the Hispanic Ministry for the Diocese of Grand Rapids; Religious Education Classes in parishes.  In Alabama, Social Work at the Catholic Center of Concern in Birmingham and Consolata Missionary Apostolate in Eutaw; In Arizona, Ministry with Native Americans in Sacaton.

The Consolata Guild was formed in 1965 to help and support the mission of evangelization of
the Consolata Missionary Sisters.  Its members have the opportunity to grow in the awareness and
practice of their Christian vocation in its missionary dimension.  It meets monthly on the third Tuesday at the Center House, 6801 Belmont Avenue, at 7:00 p.m.  Come and join us!

 

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Consolata Missionary Sisters Guild
Calendar 2015

 

February 16:  Feast Day of Blessed Joseph Allamano

March 17:  Memorial Mass for Sister Gianna Vaudano, Passed 2-5-2015 in Italy

Meeting – United in Mission” – 50 Years

Mass at 7:00 PM; Central House

Installation of Officers

Start of Meat Sale

Chairman: Aggie Zemke; 363-2979

March 20:  Stations of the Cross

Assumption Parish; 7:00 p.m.

Chairman: Mary Gelderbloom

March 25:  Lenten Retreat

Center House; 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

April 21:  Meeting

Central House; 7:00 p.m.

Spring Social & Recognition of Presidents

*Everyone brings food!

April 26: World Day of Prayer for Vocations

May 19:  Meat Sale

Pick up at Assumption Church basement hallway; 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

May 19: Meeting

Central House; 7:00 p.m.

Bring-a-friend – Month of Mary

Rosary – Bring Flowers – Crowning of Mary

May 23: Beautification of Sr. Irene Stefani in Nyeri, Kenya

May 22 – June 13:  Parade of Homes

Chairman: Sarah Mazgalis; 784-1184

June 16: Meeting – Consolata Sisters’ Feast Day Celebration

7:00 PM: Mass with reception following at Assumption of BVM Church; Everyone brings food.

June 20: CONSOLATA SISTERS’ FEAST DAY

July 21: Guild Picnic

Assumption of the BVM Activity Center; 6:00 PM

*Bring a dish to pass

50^th Anniversary Celebration of the Consolata Guild (Started 1965)

September 12: Rockford Farm Market

8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Chairman: Mary Osborne; 696-3714

September 15:  Meeting

Central House; 7:00 PM

Fall Kickoff of Events

TBA Parade of Homes

Chairman: Sarah Mazgalis; 784-1884

October 4: Bowling Fundraiser

Westgate Bowling Lanes; 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Chairman: Mary Gelderbloom, 866-0525

October 20: Meeting

Central House; 7:00 p.m.

New Officer’s Slate to be Announced:

Vice President, Recording Secretary, and Treasurer

Mission Month & Sister’s Christmas Cards

November 17: Meeting

Central House Chapel; 7:00 p.m.

Thanksgiving Mass:

For the Living and Deceased Members of the Consolata Guild

Election of Officers:

Vice President, Recording Secretary, Treasurer

Name drawing for Sister’s Gifts

November 21: Bazaar

Our Lady of Consolation, Rockford; 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

*Need volunteers for booth

December 6: Christmas Party: Potluck

Assumption of the BVM Activity Center; 2:00 p.m.

Quilt Raffle Drawing

December 9: Advent Retreat

Center House; 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Board of Directors 2015