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Chapel HISTORY About the IHM Sisters In 1939, under the crushing weight of the Great Depression, the current Motherhouse Chapel was built. The project was �nanced with generous donations from friends and

family of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary congregation. The �rst Mass in the newly constructed chapel was held on Dec. 22, 1939. After serving the IHM congregation for 75 years, the jewel of the Motherhouse was in need of repairs and

updates. This necessary work has provided improvements to the original electrical system, upgrades to aging audio, video and lighting systems, the provision for assisted listening service for those who need it, and preservation and restoration of the extraordinary Mayer stained glass windows.

Donations toward the Chapel preservationcan be sent to:

IHM Chapel Committee610 W. Elm Ave.

Monroe, MI 48162

We are Catholic women bound together in faith. Urged by the love of God to respond to the most serious needs of our time, we pursue justice, peace and sustainable ways of life.

Our community ministers in education, pastoral care, spiritual development, social services, mental and physical health, and social justice — throughout the continental United States, as well as Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, South Sudan and South Africa. For more information, go to ihmsisters.org or call 734-241-3660.

Sisters, Servants of theImmaculate Heart of Mary

2019-2020

IHMChapelConcert Series

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Friday, Dec. 20 ♦ 7:30 p.m.Festival of Lesson and Carols

The John Tyner Chorale presents a service modeled after the Christmas Eve service that has taken place in Cambridge Cathedral in England since 1918. It will include scripture readings by

various pastors from the Monroe area and carols performed by both the congregation and the Tyner Chorale. This type of service has been used around the world and has become a tradition of the Christmas season.

Sunday, March 22 ♦ 3 p.m.Concert Pianist Jim Hendricks

Jim Hendricks has worked with such legends as Dave Brubeck (piano duets), Della Reese, Rita Moreno, Maynard Ferguson and many others. He has performed more than 1,400 Christian piano concerts in churches throughout the

country, including several appearances at the former Crystal Cathedral. He has made 14 piano recordings, performed on ABC, CBS, TBN and PAX, wrote the book Contemporary Arrangements for Today’s Church Pianist. Sunday, June 14 ♦ 3 p.m.

Madrigal Chorale Madrigal Chorale has a rich history of choral performance and community service dating back to the beginning of the 20 century. It has performed under the baton of world-renowned conductors in venues across North America, including the White House and National Cathedral in Washington D.C., Old North Church in Boston, and Carnegie Hall in New York City. Madrigal Chorale has performed internationally in England, Wales, Italy, Austria and France.

Sunday, April 26 ♦ 3 p.m.Detroit Song Collective

Rooted in the belief that everyone deserves access to beautiful music, the goal of the Detroit Song Collective (DSC) is to reach out to audiences and young talent in the greater Detroit community, sharing important pieces of music. By bringing quality musical performances to the community and designing outreach programs to assist the development of talented and motivated young artists, DSC will enhance and enrich the lives of its audiences and students.

Sunday, Dec. 8 ♦ 3 p.m.Monroe High School Orchestra

The Monroe High School Orchestra, under the direction of Ann Felder, has earned accolades throughout the area and has received superior ratings at every festival performance it has participated in for the past �ve years. During the annual Candlelight Classics Concert, the orchestra will be joined by members of the Monroe College-Community Symphony Band and Monroe High School Choirs.

Sunday, Sept. 22 ♦ 3 p.m.Lakewood Area Choral Society

The choir, under the direction of Robert C. Oster, was founded in 1986 to provide adults from in and around the Lakewood School District (Lake Odessa, Mich.) with an opportunity to sing in a large, semi-professional chorus. The choral society boasts a roster of more than 100 amateur singers ranging in age from their 20s to over 80. It has performed in the United States, Canada and Europe.

Sunday, Nov. 24 ♦ 3 p.m.Messiah Concert

This concert is a community-wide performance of the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah, directed by John Tyner. What a beautiful way to bring our community together! Advance

will tickets be available ($12/pp or $8 for seniors/students). Call 734-241-3660.

Sunday, May 31 ♦ 3 p.m.Organ Concert

With Terry JankowskiIHM Motherhouse music director Terry Jankowski will present his, and your, favorite organ pieces on the Chapel’s famed Casavant organ. There may also be a surprise or two in store for you!

IHMChapel Concert Series