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HANDMAIDS OF THE HEART OF JESUS
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"We, the Institute of the Handmaids of the Heart of Jesus (Ancillae Cordis Jesu), feel called to live in imitation of Mary as handmaid, virgin, bride, and mother in the diocesan life of the Church, carrying out the New Evangelization in parishes."
After nearly 50 years, the convent is full again! We welcome Sister Mary Elizabeth, Sister Mary Pieta, Sister Anna, and Sister Margaret Joy to Holy Family Catholic Church. Sister Mary Elizabeth and Sister Mary Pieta will be heavily involved in ministry and education at both our Parish and School.
Contact the Sisters at handmaids.hopkins@gmail.com or 952-234-1787.
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Funding the convent renovation
Help fund the renovation of the Sister's convent! We as a parish have a $50,000 fundraising goal to cover the renovation costs of the Sister's convent over the next few years. No gift is too small!
Donate here!
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Handmaids Work Days
Help to make the convent a home! The sisters have been working tirelessly to make the old convent at St. Gabriel's in Hopkins a home. Sign up below to give them a hand! All levels of expertise are needed.
Sign up Here
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get to know the sisters
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sister mary Pieta
Hometown: Maple Lake, MN
Role at Holy Family: I will be teaching 6th-grade religion and serving at the parish with funeral and sacristy needs as well as helping with 10th – 12th-grade religious ed.
What she wanted to be as a child: A stay-at-home mom
Favorite Quote/Advice: Do not be discouraged by your weaknesses, but let them be opportunities to receive Jesus’ Merciful Love.
Most excited about: I am most excited to get to know the families of our parish and school and to witness the Lord’s work in their lives.
Fun fact: My brother is a priest!
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Sister Mary Elizabeth
Hometown: Coon Rapids, MN
Role at Holy Family: I'll be teaching 7th Grade religion at the school and assisting with the Virtue Families program there. At the parish we will mainly be involved with Funeral planning ministry and overseeing the sacristy, as well as assisting with some behind-the-scenes liturgy preparations...and whatever else Fr. Joseph has on our task "list"/tome.
What she wanted to be as a child: A ballerina.
Favorite Quote/Advice: "Blessed is she who believed that what was spoken to her by the Lord would be fulfilled." Luke 1:45
Most excited about: I am most excited to worship in my new parish family and draw closer to the Lord as we grow in relationship with so many beautiful people here at Holy Family.
Fun fact: My favorite sport to play with the sisters is ultimate Frisbee (and yes, we DO play sports and run around in our habits!)
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