Welcome to AMASC
World Association of Alumnae and Alumni of the Sacred Heart
Welcome to the new AMASC website. You will find that all contents on the pages on this new site can be translated, not only in the three official languages of AMASC, but in your own preferred language. The translation is literal and not necessarily precise nor grammatically correct.
Latest News and Events
AMASC XV WORLD CONGRESS
'Listening with One Heart"
The Arizona Alumnae and Alumni Association of the Sacred Heart welcomes you to
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
( NOTE CHANGE OF DATES) November 6 - November 9, 2014
Click here for the new flyer
As more information on the Congress becomes available, please check this page on the website at http://www.amasc-sacrecoeur.org/activities/world_congress.htm
The favourite books and spiritual readings of the Pope
In his time as Archbishop, Jorge Bergoglio had a selection of books in his nightstand that may give a clue about the Pope's predilections. Of course, they do not comprise all the readings of Pope Francis, more varied and numerous. But they are the texts that he uses to recommend to those people who place themselves under his spiritual guidance:
The book that perhaps excites the new pontiff the most is The Lord, by the famous theologian and historian Romano Guardini.
Another favorite author is Spaniard Dolores Aleixandre rscj. She is a sister of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and a theologian at the University of Comillas. Her titles most mentioned by Bergoglio are Baptized with fire [Bautizados con fuego] and Telling Jesus [Contar a Jesús]. Click here to check the Books Review page
Sr. Dolores Aleixandre was born in Madrid and entered the Society ofthe Sacred Heart of Jesus at a young age. In her early years of religiouslife Sr. Dolores taught in schools and served in various positions inprovincial government. She was directress of formation and continues to work in this field as well as directing retreats for laity and religious.
Sister Dolores has specialized in Biblical Philosophy and in Theology.She has taught Sacred Scripture and is Professor emeritus of Theology at the Pontifical University Comillas, Madrid.
Sister writes for the magazines “Sal Terrae”, Catechistas and ICTYS.She has published numerous books and articles.
Upcoming RSCJ Events - All Sacred Heart Alums Invited!
Alums of all Sacred Heart schools are invited to participate in two upcoming events, presented by the Religious of the Sacred Heart.
#1 - A Life Directions Retreat
The Society of the Sacred Heart presents a Life Directions Retreat, Saturday, May 11th.
This day-long retreat is for women and men in their mid-20s to early 40s facing life choices, career changes, and important life decisions. The day will include input, sharing, quiet prayer, reflection, and food!
Who: Alumnae/i of the Sacred Heart, their partners, and friends
When: Saturday, May 11th, 9 AM - 4:30 PM
Where: Convent of the Sacred Heart, 1 East 91st Street, New York, NY
Fee: $25, includes lunch
Registration: http://www.aashnet.org/rscjretreat
#2 - Healthy Waters Event
The Stuart Center for Mission, Educational Leadership & Technology presents a five day "Healthy Waters" event (5/31-6/5) designed to help participants better understand the environmental issues faced by those in Gulf Coastal area. Together with other members of the Sacred Heart family, you will experience Bayou Lacomb, the Mississippi River, Lake Pontchartrain and the Gulf of Mexico, educate yourself about the ecological concerns of the region, reflect prayerfully on God’s gift of creation, and respond according your gifts and insights.
Who: Alumnae/i of the Sacred Heart, their partners, and friends - space is limited!
When: Friday, May 31st - Wednesday, June 5th
Where: New Orleans, LA (accommodations at Duchesne Volunteer House, 2545 Bayou Road, New Orleans, LA)
Fee: $125 room and board, plus $200 for meals out, ferries, canoes and river boats, gas, etc.
Registration: http://stuartcenter.org/jpic/healthy-waters-event
COLLECTION OF CANCELLED STAMPS
Please remember to continue sending cancelled stamps to:
BOLSA DEL SELLO, ATTN. LUISA MARTIN-COBOS
Avenida de Burgos, 4 Duplicado
28036 MADRID, SPAIN
Thanks to the Spanish Alumnae who sell cancelled stamps to collectors. This fundraiser partially underwrites the Congress attendance of some AMASC delegates.
As more information on the Congress becomes available, please check this page on the website at http://www.amasc-sacrecoeur.org/activities/world_congress.htm
AMASC National Presidents Newsletters
March 2013
Twice a year, each National Association writes up a Newsletter of events from their Associations and these are put on this AMASC website. Check http://www.amasc-sacrecoeur.org/news/newsletter.html
Meetings of Alumnae all over the world
May 19 - AGM Sacré Coeur Melbourne Australia
May 26 - AGM Stuartholme Brisbane
June 14 and 15 - 2013 FORMATION TO MISSION CONFERENCE
”……listen and discover how best to serve in our time as they did in theirs.” CANZUS Prayer.
Conference to be held at Baradene College of the Sacred Heart, 237 Victoria Avenue, Remuera, Auckland, New Zealand
The Keynote Speaker will be Sr. Suzanne Cooke rscJ, Principal of Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart, Florida.
Calendar
This website now has a Calendar on which dates of events will be entered. Please email the Webmaster about your meetings, conferences, AGM or more.
March 2013 -
31 EASTER Sunday;
April 2013 -
4th - 7th: European Sacred Heart Meeting 2013 in Vienna, Austria
April 9 - American alumnae National Meeting in Omaha, Usa
Celebrating JANET ERSKINE STUART rscj's legacy one hundred years after her death
http://www.societysacredheart.org.uk/janet-erskine-stuart-centenary-celebrations.html
Information flyer - click here to follow the special events of the centenary celebrations as well as read reflective and biographical material.
2010 - 2014 Preparation for the AMASC World Congress!
Directions for AMASC Study Plan:
"Listening with one Heart" Click here...