THE IMMACULATE HEART AUXILIARY

THE IMMACULATE HEART AUXILIARY

The Immaculate Heart Auxiliary was established in 1968 to assist the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Founder President Gertrude Ingli Forthmann, IHC ’44, inaugurated the organization with these words: “We were formed to give service, to help re-build, to contribute the works of our hearts and our hands to the survival of Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. If we can help this community so close to our hearts to live and grow strong, our example will encourage others.”

 

From a humble beginning with eight devoted members, the Auxiliary has grown to a dynamic membership of nearly 500 with an associate membership over 2000. Fifty active members comprise the Broad of Directors, a group which meets monthly at the Waverly Drive Motherhouse.

 

The Immaculate Heart Auxiliary helps supports the Sisters morally, spiritually, and financially. It promotes several programs involving the surrounding communities – from the Days of Recollection for the laity to the Prayer Days for various youth programs. It also schedules social functions, foremost of which are Immaculate Heart class reunions on the Motherhouse grounds.

The Auxiliary’s most successful venture, by far, is its annual Benefit Luncheon. Members and friends gather each year to renew friendships, meet with former teachers, and share a delightful afternoon in the Immaculate Heart spirit.

 

You are invited to join the Immaculate Heart Auxiliary! If you would like to be on our associate mailing list, to receive information, newsletters, etc., concerning the Immaculate Heart Sisters, please contact us by phone.

To make reservations or for further information, please call (323) 664-3357 ext. 114.