The
Mother of God House of Prayer is governed by an active Board of Directors
who serve two year renewable terms. The Board consists of committed
Christian men and women who have themselves benefited from the ministry of
the House of Prayer. They attend board meetings and make decisions with
hearts attentive to the House of Prayer mission, as well as hearts shaped
by their own skills and talents in the business world.
Nestled in
the unspoiled tropical woodlands of Alva, a tiny town on the
Caloosahatchee River, the Mother of God House of Prayer is one of
Southwest Florida's best kept secrets. A charming retreat and
spirituality center founded in 1982, the House of Prayer serves the needs
of all who come seeking spiritual growth.
Accomodations include
five sapcious guest bedrooms and two full baths, a small Eucharistic
chapel. A library stocked with spiritual reading materials, and a
solar heated swimming pool.
The
House of Prayer is Catholic in foundation and ecumenical in welcome, welcoming everyone
who desires to grow in their relationship with God.
MOTHER OF GOD HOUSE OF PRAYER STAFF
SR.
CAROL BEEVERS, SSJ
DIRECTOR
Carol
Beevers , a Sister of St. Joseph
of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has ministered as an educator, social worker, therapist,
administrator, pastoral associate and has been in the sprituality ministry
since 1985. She has a Masters Degree in Social Work, Holistic Spirituality
and Spiritual Direction.
JULIE
DEMEO
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Julie
DeMeo is
the one who usually receives your call, answers your questions and
welcomes you when you arrive. Her graciousness and warmth help to
make those who come to the House of Prayer feel at home.
RICK STOTZ
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
FOR
BUILIDINGS AND GROUNDS
AND FINANCES
Rick Stotz is
the Administrative Assistant for Buildings and Grounds and Finances.
Rick is from St. Vincent de Paul parish and comes to us with vast
management experience.
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Directions to the Mother of God House of Prayer in Alva:
From the
NORTH
:
- take 1-75 to Exit 143 EAST, which is Rt. 78, (towards Lee Civic Center)
- after about 3 miles Rt. 78 will end at Rt 31, turn left
- in a little over one mile, turn right onto Rt. 78 again (North River Road)
- travel eight miles to Cypress Creek Road on the right (our sign is on the corner)
- our driveway is the fourth on the left
From the
SOUTH:
- take 1-75 to Exit 141 EAST, which is Rt. 80 (towards LaBelle)
- travel about 12 miles to a flashing yellow light and "Alva" sign; turn left on
Broadway
- cross over the Caloosahatchee River, the road comes to a "T" at Alva
Elementary
- turn left (you're on North River Road/Rt. 78)
- travel about 1.5 miles to Cypress Creek Road on the left (our sign is on the comer)
- our driveway is fourth on the
left
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