If you are having difficulty viewing this E-mail, please visit our online version.

MARIANIST MISSION HOSTS CELEBRATION IN SAN ANTONIO

Fr. Pat Tonry visits with a guest, Mrs. Betty Broussard, at the Marianist appreciation celebration in San Antonio. Photos courtesy of Dennis Bautista

More than 150 people attended an appreciation celebration Aug. 26 hosted by the Marianist Mission for patrons of the Marianist Spiritual Alliance and Marianist ministry donors living in the San Antonio area. Fr. Pat Tonry, Marianist Mission spiritual director, presided at the Mass celebrated at Holy Rosary Parish. He was assisted by Marianist priests Timothy Dwyer, Richard Loehrlein, Paul Neumann, Kip Stander and Richard Wosman. The Mass was followed by a reception in the parish hall, which enabled those attending to enjoy music and a social while telling their faith stories to each other and Marianist staff. The event was organized by Lisa Gooding, executive director of development for the Province, and Mary Ann Townsend, development office assistant. The Marianist Mission received 135 prayer intentions for the Mass, mostly from those who expressed regret that they could not come. Said Lisa Gooding, “Many of those who came remarked how thrilled they were to actually meet people associated with a place (Marianist Mission) that had been a part of their lives for a long time. We were grateful to get feedback on what the Marianists and Marianist Mission mean to our patrons and donors, which helps us develop more meaningful messages and services.”

At the appreciation celebration, clockwise from top, Sr. Stephanie Morales, Fr. Paul Neumann, Bro. Ralph Neumann and Lisa Gooding; Fr. Cris Janson; Bros. John Totten and Charles Cummiskey; and Fr. Bill Meyer with Marianist Affiliates Ken and Evelyn Carey

DAY HONORS THOSE WHO CREATED CUPERTINO CARE CENTER

Front entrance to the Marianist Care Center in Cupertino, Calif.

A special event to honor those who helped create the newly renovated Marianist Care Center in Cupertino, Calif., was held Sept. 8. The center offers full retirement facilities for 27 Marianist brothers and priests as well as 10 guest rooms. Three buildings are connected by covered walkways and include dining for 50, a large chapel, community room and offices. The center was built in the early 1980s as a formation house for the former Province of the Pacific and later served as a retreat center.

The Marianists in Cupertino hosted the event, which included a ribbon cutting, luncheon and tours of the property. Bro. John Haster, community director and coordinator of the project, honored many of the individuals involved in the renovation, including Larry Nibbi of Nibbi Brothers General Contractors (a graduate of Archbishop Riordan High School in San Francisco), Mike Nibbi, architect Tony Panteleoni, also a Riordan graduate, architect Milan Gill, interior architect Kai Yee Woo and landscape architect Robert La Rocca. Also honored were head nurse Grace Pancipanci and Bros. Stanley Murakami, Tom Suda and the late Jim Roberts.

“We wanted to honor those who came each day to craft and build our new home, nail by nail, beam by beam,” said Bro. John. “We give humble thanks for the work of human hands.”

Reception in the dining hall of the Marianist Center

Clockwise from top, Bros. John Haster and Stephen Glodek and Larry Nibbi; Frs. Joe Stefanelli and Larry Mann and Bro. Tom Deasy; Fr. Dave Schuyler and Bro. Gene Frank; and Bros. Elmer Dunsky and Howard Hughes

HALE MALIA COMMUNITY REFLECTS, RENEWS, DIRECTS

LEFT: Novice Luis Gamboa (left) renews his commitment to the novitiate in the presence of Bro. John Campbell and Fr. Ken Templin; RIGHT: Bro. Dennis Schmitz is installed as the director of the Hale Malia community. Photos courtesy of Bro. Dennis Schmitz

The Hale Malia community in Honolulu held meetings on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 to organize tasks for the new academic year. The meetings also included a session on the “Discernment of Gifts,” an activity suggested by Bro. Loughlin Sofield, ST, a presenter at the Province Assembly in June. As part of the activity, each brother shared his awareness of his gifts. The community members were invited to add to the list of gifts for each member. The Hale Malia meetings concluded with Eucharist and the commitment ceremony of Novice Luis Gamboa to the novitiate and the installation of Bro. Dennis Schmitz as the new community director. Congratulations Luis and Bro. Dennis!

PROVINCIAL CHAPTER TO MEET THIS MONTH IN DAYTON

On Aug. 28 Provincial Stephen Glodek announced the convocation of the twelfth session of the Provincial Chapter of the Province of the U.S. The meetings will be held at Bergamo Center in Dayton from Sept. 21 to Sept. 23. The main topics for the Chapter session are reflection on the Province Assembly and the future of the Province vision statement process.

“COME AND SEE” PROGRAM HELD IN LIMURU, KENYA

Bro. Ben Mwai, Kenya vocation director (fifth from left), with 19 candidates who attended a five-day orientation seminar at the Marianist novitiate in Limuru Aug. 23 to Aug 28. Photo courtesy of Bro. Ben

PROVINCIAL LETTER DISTRIBUTED TO COMMUNITIES

Bro. Stephen Glodek issued his Provincial Letter No. 21 “Back from the Desert” to all communities on Aug. 30. The letter also is available on the PORTAL.

COLEGIO SAN JOSÉ CELEBRATES 70TH ANNIVERSARY

At the anniversary Mass, Provincial Stephen Glodek, Fr. Don Wallace and Bro. Franciso González

A special Eucharist on Aug. 15 celebrated by Bishop Roberto González Nieves, OFM, Archbishop of San Juan, opened a year of celebrations commemorating the 70th anniversary of Colegio San José, a Marianist secondary school for boys in San Juan, Puerto Rico. CSJ opened its doors in 1938 with a community of nine Marianist brothers. It was the first school in Puerto Rico accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and in 1994 was recognized as a Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. A highlight of the Mass was the renewal of vows of Bro. Francisco González, CSJ director, who is celebrating his 25th anniversary as a Marianist brother.

CSJ also is celebrating the 35th anniversary of the restoration of its chapel. In 1972, Marianist artist Bro. Mel Meyer directed the restoration of the chapel, which includes several fresco paintings. The artwork was created by Marianist brothers and students.

PERSONNEL NEWS

Fr. Ken Sommer has joined the Washington Street community in Dayton.

BRO. JERRY CHINCHAR CELEBRATES 25TH JUBILEE

Fr. Jerry Chinchar, left, receives a blessing from Fr. Paul Marshall on the occasion of his 25th anniversary as a Marianist priest. A special jubilee Mass was celebrated on Aug. 2 at the University of Dayton main chapel, followed by a reception and luncheon.

LEFT: At the jubilee celebration, Fr. Joe Kozar, Novice Ray Dominguez, Bro. Bob Jones and Bro. Bill Grundish; RIGHT: Bro. Don Geiger, Fr. Jerry and Novice Tom Farnsworth. Photos courtesy of Bro. Dan Klco

MARIANIST WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SET FOR OCTOBER 14

Shrine of Notre-Dame Du Cap

The Marianist World Day of Prayer will be celebrated Oct. 14, 2007, at the Shrine of Notre-Dame Du Cap located near Trois-Rivieres, halfway between Quebec and Montreal, Canada. The event is an opportunity for Marianist communities to pray and join in a unique international event. Read more about the event. Spanish version.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE OF THE SOUL OF . . .

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Marie Allemand, Joan Burns, Anna Cahill, Mary Fazenbach, Anna Mae Harris, Madeline Hirbe, Brenda Kelly and Anne Wambui. Read more.

MARIANIST CEMETERY, MOUNT ST. JOHN, DAYTON

Photo courtesy of Bro. John Lemker

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALING OF . . .

Fr. Jorge da Silva (Los Gatos, Calif.), who recently had angioplasty on the artery in his right leg.

Bro. William Fackovec (Alumni Hall, Dayton), who had hernia surgery today.

Fr. Raymond Middendorf (Lincoln Street, Hollywood, Fla.), who is being treated for bladder cancer.

Bro. Franklin Pao (Center Marianist, Honolulu), who continues under hospice care at his community.

Bro. Tom Payne (Maryland Avenue, St. Louis), who is recovering from back surgery.

Fr. James Russell (Governor’s Island, Ohio), who had knee replacement surgery today.

Please pray also for Margaret Metzger and Jason Rebbe. Read more.

Editor's Note:
Fr. Richard Loehrlein (District of Eastern Africa) and Sr. Marcy Loehrlein (Marianist Sisters, San Antonio), thank the Marianist Family for its prayers and support on the death of their sister, Anna Mae Harris.

Bro. John Samaha (Cupertino, Calif.) and his family would like to thank the Province members for their expressions of sympathy and prayers on the occasion of the death of Sr. John Marie Samaha, SHF.

REMEMBERING FR. MATT KOHMESCHER

University of Dayton student Amy Tiege wrote a tribute to Fr. Matt Kohmescher, a beloved figure on the UD campus, who died in May. The article appeared in the Aug. 28 issue of Flyer News. Read the article.

“LIFE” IS GOOD AT MARIANIST PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG ADULTS

Summer LIFE participants in the courtyard at Bergamo Center do their rendition of the “The Stylized Dove,” which reflects John Paul XXIII and his encylical titled, Peace on Earth.

More than 200 high school students from over 30 institutions gathered to experience small faith communities during the 2007 Marianist LIFE summer programs held at the Mission Springs Conference Center in Scotts Valley, Calif. (July 8 to July 13), Bergamo Center in Dayton (July 16 to July 21) and at TECABOCA in Ingram, Texas (July 24 to July 31). “Our gratitude goes out to the regional coordinating teams, adult moderators and auxiliary staffs who made a memorable ‘Living in Faith Experience’ for young people and to the Marianists who assisted us in our mission. Your presence enriches our program in countless ways,” said Brian Reavey, national coordinator for Marianist LIFE. View photos (4 MB file) from the summer programs. Find out more about Marianist LIFE, including the 2008 summer program dates.

At the summer LIFE gatherings, clockwise from top, Bro. Bob Jones (center) with a young adult group; Mary Kay Fitzpatrick and Bro. Sudhir Kujur (District of India); Fr. Jim Bartlett gives communion; and Novice Luis Gamboa with a participant. Photos courtesy of Brian Reavey

FR. BUNDA INSTALLED AS PASTOR OF ST. ANTHONY’S IN MAUI

LEFT: At the installation ceremony, Fr. Roland Bunda and Bishop Silva; RIGHT: Fr. Roland in front of St. Anthony’s Church

On Aug. 18 The Most Rev. Clarence “Larry“ Silva, bishop of Honolulu, installed Fr. Roland Bunda as the new pastor of St. Anthony’s Parish in Wailuku, Maui. Fr. Roland is the 20th pastor of St. Anthony’s since 1855. Joining Fr. Roland on the pastoral team are Fr. Jerry Pleva, associate pastor, and Bro. Jim Vorndran, pastoral assistant. Prior to joining St. Anthony’s parish, Fr. Bunda served for 10 years as director of the Newman Catholic Center at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Fr. Roland is a native of Waialua, Oahu. “I thank the Lord and our Blessed Mother for this grace and blessing for coming back to Hawaii,” said Fr. Roland. Our prayers for Fr. Roland in his new ministry!

WHO'S DOING WHAT. . .

Bro. Bob Moriarty (Vernon, Conn.) was featured in an article about small Christian communities that appeared in the Aug. 31 issue of the National Catholic Reporter. Read the article.

“U.S. Army Cpl. Harold Lootens offered to pray the rosary daily for a month if God would grant him safe passage to Europe and spare him from the carnage that was taking place in the Battle of the Bulge,” writes Jay Nies, editor of The Catholic Missourian, in a profile of Bro. Harold Lootens (Marianist Residence, San Antonio) that appeared in the Aug. 10 edition. Nies is a graduate of Chaminade College Preparatory in St. Louis. Read the article.

Congratulations to Bro. Bob Donovan (Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati) and Vincent Linz who were awarded a “Cincinnati Entertainment Award for Theatre” in the category of lighting, special effects and sound for a video they produced for the Know Theatre’s adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. View a scene from the video.

Bro. Bob (right) with Vincent Linz (center) and Doug Borntrager, sound producer. Photo by Danny Nadel, Cincy Beat

The artwork of Bros. Joe Barrish, John Lemker, Don Smith and Charlie Wanda is mentioned in an Aug. 29 article in the Dayton City Paper. The article describes the “Marianist Retrospective” exhibit at Gallery St. John in Dayton. Read the article.

“Up or Down Oil” by Bro. Charlie Wanda

Lisa Gooding, executive director of development for the Province, and Bro. Alex Tuss, development special projects assistant, were featured in an article in the Aug. 11 issue of the Dayton Daily News. The article describes preparations for Lisa and Bro. Alex’s upcoming mission trip to Malawi, Africa. Read the article.

Bro. Bernie Stratman (Washington, D.C.) is the executive editor of Seminary Journal, a publication for those in seminary education or formation in the priesthood. Read Bro. Bernie’s latest article.

Bro. Chitti (far left) and Bro. Antony (second from left) playing carrom with clinic patients

Bros. Antony Nesam and Chitti Babu (District of India) recently completed two weeks of ministry at a leprosy and HIV/AIDS center in Sumanahalli. Bro. Antony and Bro. Chitti dressed wounds and spent time with the leprosy patients.

Bro. Gary Morris (left) in “Gigi”

Bro. Gary Morris (Chaminade Pohaku Community, Honolulu) won best “featured male in a musical” in the Po’okela Awards, presented by the Hawaii State Theatre Council. Bro. Gary won for his role as Honoré Lachailles in “Gigi.” About 12 companies and 50 productions compete in the awards.

A sculpture created by Bro. Mel Meyer (Curé of Ars, St. Louis) is being donated to the city of Kirkwood, Mo. Read the story from the Aug. 24 issue of the Webster-Kirkwood Times.

Bro. Mel with his chair sculpture. Photo by Diana Linsley

SISTER MARCY LOEHRLEIN CELEBRATES 50TH JUBILEE

On Aug. 25, approximately 150 Marianists, friends and family gathered at Assumption Chapel on the campus of St. Mary’s University in San Antonio for a 50th jubilee celebration for Sr. Marcy Loehrlein (center). Sr. Marcy is shown with Sr. Evangeline Escobar and her brother, Fr. Richard Loehrlein, who presided at the Mass. Photos courtesy of Bro. Dennis Bautista

At the jubilee celebration, clockwise from top, Fr. Gus Biehl (right) and guest; Bros. Lester Kaehler and Richard Dix; Sr. Gretchen Trautman and Fr. Tim Dwyer; and Sr. LaVon Kampf and Bro. Tim Pieprzyca

MARIANIST VOLUNTEER PROGRAM STEERING COMMITTEE MEETS

Marianist Volunteer Program steering committee members, front, Neomi DeAnda, Bro. Jack Ventura and Mary Niebler; back, Bro. Dennis Schmitz, Ruth Hinde, assistant program coordinator, Bro. David Betz, Dan Richter, program coordinator, and Madeline Bialecki, not shown, Antonio Vasquez

The Marianist Volunteer Program Steering Committee met in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, Aug. 24 to Aug. 28 to evaluate the program and discuss the strategic plan developed last spring. Other meeting activities included an island tour led by Bros. Tom Spring and Dennis Schmitz and participation in a service immersion experience at the Ka’ala Cultural Learning Center. Victor and Pi'ikea Hardy-Kahaleo'umi, Honolulu Marianist Lay Community (MLC members), served as guides for the immersion experience. They explained the rich cultural heritage of Hawaii and its traditions. At the Ka’ala Cultural Center, steering committee members learned about the lo’i (taro patch) and helped clean out a taro patch. The steering committee also attended Mass at the Mystical Rose Oratory, where they received a blessing from the congregation for the service they provide to the Marianist Family, and had brunch with members of Hale Malia community and MLC members.

Members of the MVP steering committee, including Ruth Hinde (center) work in a taro patch

OFFICE OF EDUCATION GATHERS FOR MEETINGS

The Office of Education held its first planning session of the year Aug. 20-21 in St. Louis. Shown, front, Bro. Gene Meyerpeter, assistant to the director of education, and Mary Perotti, secretary; back, Bro. Ed Brink, assistant for education, Bro. John Habjan, assistant director of education, and George Lisjak, Marianist Educational Studies and Partnership

ST. LOUIS MARIANIST HIGH SCHOOLS HOST SPECIAL EVENT

St. Louis-area Marianists are invited to a special event hosted by the three Marianist schools in St. Louis – Chaminade College Preparatory, St. John Vianney High School and St. Mary’s High School. On Monday, October 1, 2007, the day will begin at 9:30 a.m. with Eucharist in the chapel at Cardinal Rigali Center, followed by brunch in the Fleur de Lis Room and a presentation by John Findlater, a nationally recognized educational consultant who has served in Catholic schools as a teacher and administrator for more than 25 years. The day will conclude at approximately 2 p.m. Cardinal Rigali Center is located at 20 Archbishop May Drive, off Laclede Station Road in Shrewsbury. Brothers in the St. Louis area should RSVP to Mary Kay Fitzpatrick at Vianney High School no later than Sept. 26 at 314.965.4853, ext. 137, or mfitzpatrick@vianney.com. Any Marianist priest who would like to concelebrate the Mass should contact Fr. Oscar Vasquez at ovasquez@marianists.us or 314.993.4400, x. 254.

FROM THE SCHOOLS . . . ARCHBISHOP MOELLER HIGH SCHOOL. Moeller English teacher Mike Moroski and Matt Maroon of Chaminade Secondary School in Karonga, Malawi, have organized an “e-pal” program between their students. Matt recently visited Moeller and gave classroom presentations on his missionary work in Malawi. Read more. Chaminade Secondary School students in t-shirts sent to them from Archbishop Moeller ARCHBISHOP MOELLER STUDENTS VISIT PERU. Teachers Alberto Delgado and Gus Benedetti accompanied 12 students on a two-week mission trip to to Lima, Peru, this summer. The group visited Marianist schools, a Marianist social service organization and attended Peru’s National Marianist Conference. They also spent a weekend with a Peruvian family. More than 100 Moeller juniors participated in mission trips throughout the U.S. and abroad this summer. Moeller students in front of the Marianist social service organization in Lima ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY. More than 300 students, faculty and staff gathered Aug. 18 to lend a helping hand to 15 local organizations as part of the St. Mary’s “Continuing the Heritage” event. The event celebrates the Marianist tradition of serving those in need. Volunteers landscaped, painted, cleaned and provided clerical assistance. Artwork of Sidney Matias UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON. The Marianist art of Brazilian artist Sidney Matias will be showcased at the Marian Library gallery from Sept. 27 to Nov. 18. Sidney is a member of the Lay Marianist community in Campinas, Brazil. Read more. UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON. A University of Dayton student who went to La Chinantla, Mexico, on immersion trips in high school helped raise money to repair buildings at the Marianist community in La Chinantla that were damaged during a cyclone in July. Read her letter. MATERO BOYS SECONDARY SCHOOL, ZAMBIA. Congratulations to tenth-grade student Michael Ngoma, who took first place in a national art competition in Zambia, Africa. Michael was awarded 25,000,000 Zambian kwacha or approximately $6,250. The school received approximately $5,000. Michael with his winnings. Photo courtesy of Bro. Fred Silbereis ST. JOHN VIANNEY HIGH SCHOOL. Students and faculty recently witnessed the move of the school’s beloved “Griffin” mascot to its new roost at the center of the new campus additions.

EVENT RAISES MONEY FOR MATERO BOYS SCHOOL IN ZAMBIA

Bros. Godfrey Ssenyomo and Carmine Annunziata (left photo) and Fr. Tony Jansen (right) were among attendees of the Matero Boys Secondary School PTA dinner dance. The event raised funds for staff housing and renovations aimed at improving safety on campus. Photos courtesy of Bro. Fred Silbereis

SEPTEMBER FEAST DAY REMINDER

In August, all brothers were sent information from Fr. George Cerniglia, assistant for religious life, regarding important Marian and Marianist feast days in September. Read Fr. George’s letter and read the list of September feast days.

THE CLASSIFIEDS…

TEACHING OPPORTUNITY. The Region of Korea is in need of volunteer English teachers both on the secondary school level and for the young Korean brothers in formation. If any member of the Province is interested in short-term missionary English teaching, please contact Bro. Stephen Glodek’s office.

BBQ WORKS…ON LABOR DAY

In Dayton

In Cleveland

The communities of Marcella Road and St. Al’s in Cleveland got together for a Labor Day picnic, shown, Bros. Dave Murphy, Bob Dzubinski, Jack Dempsey and Will Halloway, Frs. George Abmayr and Bill Behringer, and Bros. George Kemmett, Joe Scheible and Paul Hoffman; Not shown: Bro. Dave Conrad

GOOD TO KNOW OUT AND ABOUT. Read the upcoming travel schedule of members of the Provincial staff in St. Louis. PERSONNEL. The new 2007-2008 Personnel will be distributed in September. Remember that personnel information on the PORTAL is updated on a regular basis.

September 12 The Most Holy Name of Mary September 14 Anniversary of the death of Venerable Marie Thérèse de Lamourous Sept. 14-16 Vocation directors’ meeting, St. Louis September 15 Memorial for Our Lady of Sorrows MORE

NEWSLETTER CENTRAL

CUPERTINO. Read the September 2007 newsletter from Fr. Steve Tutas.

NOVITIATE COMMUNITY BIDS FAREWELL TO BRO. LEO

LEFT: Bro. Leo Willett with Lay Marianist Ann Hirt at his farewell/birthday celebration on Aug. 25 at the novitiate community in Dayton. Bro. Leo has joined the Marianist Residence community in San Antonio. . RIGHT: Enjoying the party, Bros. Victor Forlani and Tom Wendorf. Photos courtesy of Novice Brandon Alana and Fr. Mike Lisbeth

THE MARY MINUTE. Marian trivia, quotes and more by Bro. John Samaha. Even those who are not avid football fans know the term “Hail Mary pass” used by sports announcers to describe a desperation throw by a quarterback hoping for a score. From football the term has passed to other sports and areas of life to describe an act that almost requires divine intervention to succeed. The term “Hail Mary pass” was coined by Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach, a Hall of Famer and a Catholic. After his game-winning, last-minute touchdown pass in a December 1975 game, he explained what happened to reporters. He threw the ball as hard as he could to receiver Drew Pearson downfield, then prayed a Hail Mary. Pearson caught the desperate pass and ran into the end zone for a touchdown.

JUST ONE MORE...

Bro. Sudhir Kujur (District of India) and Bro. Ralph Neumann shake things up at the “Invite G.O.D. In” summer program at the Marianist Family Retreat Center in Cape May Point, N.J.

PROVINCE BIRTHDAYS

Editor's Note: If you would like your e-mail address eliminated from FamilyOnline for security reasons, please e-mail Ann Mueller

September

VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT www.marianist.com

Editor: Joan Suda; assistant: Ann Mueller. This biweekly e-mail newsletter produced by the Society of Mary features news about the Society of Mary (SM), Daughters of Mary Immaculate (FMI) and lay Marianists. Bro. Stephen Glodek, SM, provincial; Fr. Jim Fitz, SM, assistant provincial. Read the 2007 publication schedule and deadlines. Read hints about submitting photos and copy. NEWS: We'll include news of travels, health updates, prayer requests, community celebrations, professional accomplishments, birthdays, and whatever personal or community news you'd like to share. Send news, digital photos and comments and suggestions to Diane Guerra at dguerra@sm-usa.org and use "FamilyOnline" as your subject line. TECHNICAL PROBLEMS: If you're not receiving this newsletter in the proper format, with proper spacing and photographs and art appearing, please let us know and we'll try to find a solution. If we can't, we'll put you on our "NOTIFY ONLY" list. CHANGE IN E-MAIL ADDRESS: Send to Ann Mueller at amueller@sm-usa.org. NOTE TO DIRECTORS: Please print this newsletter and post or distribute to brothers who do not have e-mail. BACK ISSUES/SEARCH: Visit www.marianist.com/fol. SUBSCRIBE/UNSUBSCRIBE: Visit http://www.marianist.com/subscribe.htm. Remember: you can search the archived issues of FamilyOnline at www.marianist.com/fol. Type in the word(s) you're looking for, open the issue, pull down the "Edit" bar and click on "Find on This Page," which will take you to the exact spot you need.

Unsubscribe me from this list.