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BACK TO SCHOOL WITH A TEAM OF 10 MARIANISTS AT CCHS

The Marianists of Central Catholic High School in San Antonio. Seated, Bro. Rich Thompson (director of MUSP), Bro. Tim Pieprzyca (chemistry teacher), Fr. Don Cowie (religion teacher and chaplain), Bro. Al Gillis (advancement staff) and Aspirant Norman Capinpin; standing, Bro. Bob Jones (algebra and pre calculus teacher), Bro. Peter Pontolillo (president), Bro. Jim Burkholder (physics teacher and community director), Bro. Harry Cornell (AP calculus teacher), Fr. Pat McDaid (director of campus ministry) and Bro. Dave Quigley (religion teacher). Photos courtesy of Jan Busby (niece of Fr. Joe Tarrillion)

Fr. Pat McDaid

The Central Catholic High School community in San Antonio is honored to have 10 Marianists serving at the school this year. Among the new faces are Fr. Pat McDaid, who was named director of campus ministry at CCHS. Fr. Pat most recently served at Archbishop Riordan High School in San Francisco. Bro. Bob Jones joins the math department at CCHS. He comes from Purcell Marian High School in Cincinnati, where he was a math teacher and community service director. Norman Capinpin, who is an aspirant at the Casa Maria community, also is new to CCHS. He has a master’s degree in education from Loyola Marymount University and taught in Long Beach, Calif. Our best wishes to all the Marianists at CCHS!

MARIANIST WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SET FOR OCTOBER 11

Our Lady of Peace of Fatima shrine

The Marianist World Day of Prayer will be celebrated Oct. 11, 2009, at the Shrine of Our Lady of Peace of Fatima in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The event is an opportunity for Marianist communities to pray and join in a unique international event. Read more about the event in English and Spanish.

SEMINAR WEEKEND HELD AT FORMATION HOUSE IN LUSAKA

Seven young men who are discerning a call to Marianist religious life attended a seminar Aug. 19 to Aug. 24 at the Faustino formation community in Lusaka, Zambia. Shown, front row, Zimba Emmanuel, Daniel Smart Banda and Bro Kagai; second row, Andrew (prenovice), Kennedy Bwalya, Victor and Boyd; third row, Sakala Martin, Kennedy (prenovice), and Levy; far back, Bro. Dingiswayo Soko and Fr. Mike Nartker (director of aspirants). Photo courtesy of Bro. Soko.

MARIANISTS HOST NEW FACULTY AND STAFF OF ST. MARY’S U.

At the gathering, Charles Cantú, dean of St. Mary’s law school, Fr. John Leies and Fr. Rudy Vela

On Aug. 28, new faculty and staff at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio joined Marianists from local communities for a social and dinner at the Marianist Residence. The annual event connects professed Marianists in San Antonio with the newest employees of the university. View a You Tube video about the event featuring Bro. Mike Sullivan and more photos.

Clockwise from top, Aspirant Norman Capinpin, Fr. Joe Tarrillion and Bro. Peter Pontolillo; Suzanne Petrusch, St. Mary’s vice president of enrollment management and Bro. Les Kaehler; Bros. Earl Leistikow, Chas Lohrenz, Bob Jones and Harold Lootens; and Winston Erevelles, St. Mary’s dean of the School of Science, Engineering and Technology, with Fr. Gus Biehl

DESALES CROSSINGS COMMUNITY WELCOMES ASPIRANT

LEFT: At the celebration, DeSales Crossings community members Bros. Giancarlo Bonutti; Bill Grundish, Bob Wiethorn and Fr. John Manahan; RIGHT: Aspirant Brandon Paluch with his parents, Rose and Mark Paluch. Courtesy of Bro. Bob Wiethorn

On the feast of Mary Queen of Apostles, Sept. 5, Brandon Paluch was received into the Marianist aspirancy program during a Liturgy of the Word. Bro. Bob Wiethorn presided and Bro. Joe Kamis, community director, accepted Brandon into the program. Brandon’s parents attended the celebration and a social and dinner that followed. Congratulations Brandon!

UD RECTOR’S OFFICE AND NACMS TEAM UP FOR WORKSHOP

On Oct. 31, the Rector’s Office of the University of Dayton and NACMS will present a workshop called “Spiritual Accompaniment for Marianist Lay Communities.” The workshop will assist in finding a deeper understanding of community and ways to move communities toward their full potential. Speakers will include Bro. Tom Giardino, executive director of the International Center for Marianist Formation, Bro. Tom Pieper, UD campus minister, Carol Ramey, NACMS director, and Joan McGuinness Wagner, director of Marianist Strategies at UD. Read more about the workshop.

OHIO COMMUNITIES CELEBRATE LABOR DAY

In Dayton

The Stonemill-Kiefaber community hosted its annual Labor Day picnic for the Dayton area and Cincinnati Marianists. Each member of the community participated in the preparations for the event. After the meal, many joined in games of corn hole and redneck golf. Shown are Sr. Nicole Trahan, Aspirant Brandon Paluch and Fr. Chris Wittmann. Photos courtesy of Bro. Brandon Alana

Clockwise from top, Bro. Tom Pieper and Fr. Paul Marshall; Sr. Laura Leming, Fr. Gene Contadino and Bro. Ray Fitz; chopping away, Aspirant Hugo Bastida; and Bro. Bob Wiethorn, Aspirant Nhan Nguyen and Bro. Ken Thompson. View more photos from the Labor Day party.

In Cleveland

The brothers in Cleveland gathered for a Labor Day picnic at the Marcella Road community, seated, Bro. Jack Dempsey, Bro. George Kemmett and Fr. Bill Behringer; standing, Bros. Dave Murphy, Don Neff, Bob Dzubinski, Paul Hoffman and Will Halloway, Fr. George Abmayr and Bro. Joe Scheible

BRO. PACO HONORED BY MARIANIST AFFILIATES IN MEXICO

Celebrating with Bro. Paco (center, black shirt)) are Fr. Quentin Hakenewerth (striped shirt), Bro. Roger Bau (checked shirt), Bro. Nereo Hernandez (partially hidden) and a group of pre-novices from the District of Mexico

On Aug. 20, Marianist Lay Affiliates along with former students, teachers and parents of the El Instituto Carlos Navarro, Colegio Marianista, in Apaseo el Grande, Mexico, prepared a Mass and mariachi fiesta to honor Bro. Paco Gomes, former director of the school and English instructor. Fr. Quentin Hakenewerth was the celebrant and several pre-novices formed the choir. At Mass, Bro. Paco, who is celebrating his 50th anniversary of profession, renewed his vows. Maria Guadalupe Rojas Lazorini organized and coordinated the celebration with the help of many people in Apaseo. Congratulations Bro. Paco! 

LEFT: Bro. Paco renews his vows. He is flanked by Professor Rodolfo Dorbecker Aquirre and Fr. Quentin Hakenewerth; RIGHT: Marianist Affiliates: Nacha Avila, Bro. Paco, Maria Guadalupe Rojas (coordinator) and Imelda Miranda

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

Please pray for Lazarus Bilung, James Christiana, Jacob Galleli and Rose Hakenewerth, Donald Simon, Rose Titone and Bernice Zoppe. Read more.

FINCH, WEST HILLS, CALIF.

Photo courtesy of Bro. Jim Wisecaver

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALING OF . . .

Fr. Michael Barber (District of Mexico)

Bro. James Christiana (Downingtown, Penn.)

Fr. Joe Hartzler (Cupertino, Calif.)

Fr. Tom Hogan (Cupertino, Calif.)

Fr. Ed Jach (DeSales Crossings, Cincinnati)

Fr. Jim Kunes (St. Louis)

Fr. Jim Mueller (West Hills, Calif.)

Fr. Lee Sciarrotta (Washington Street, Dayton)

Please pray also for Maureen Cahill, Tony Cerzone, Jane Marie Glodek, Meghan Hannigan, Jessica Koenig, Frank McGrath and Donna Pistone. Read more.

CALLING ALL MARIANISTS!

The Marianist Lay Formation Initiative is in the planning stages for its next gathering April 9-11, 2010. This opportunity is for those interested in deepening their commitment to Marianist life through the formation of a Marianist Lay community and for existing community members to re-energize their communities. In addition, learn about the mentorship program for new communities. Find out more.

CASA MARIA’S FIRST GUEST OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR

LEFT: Bro. Ed Longbottom (center), district superior of Mexico, recently visited with the Casa Maria community in San Antonio. A former member of the community (2003-2005), Bro. Ed was the aspirancy director who worked with Bro. Dennis Bautista (left) and Bro. Bob Jones; RIGHT: Bro. Ed with Bro. Brian Halderman, director of the Casa Maria community

Casa Maria also has guests on “Casa Tuesdays,” when St. Mary’s students join the community for a meal and prayer. Bro. Bob Jones (far right) is shown at a recent Casa Tuesday gathering.

FAUSTINO YOUTH GROUP RENEWS VOWS IN LUSAKA

Fr. Tony Jansen (left of center) with the Faustino Youth Group

The Faustino Youth Group at Matero Boys Secondary School chapel in Lusaka, Zambia, recently held its annual enrollment program. The event included a special Mass where the youth group decorated the chapel and served as readers and ushers. New Faustino members were welcomed and current members renewed their vows. Fr. Tony Jansen was the celebrant. After Mass there was a reception with parents and guardians. The youth group has a membership of approximately 60 boys and girls. View more photos from the enrollment event.

LEFT: Fr. Tony celebrates Mass with the Faustinos; RIGHT: Faustino members renew their vows

The Faustino youth group participates in several activities for charity throughout the year. Recently they collected clothing and books for a local orphanage. LEFT: Faustinos visit with children from the orphanage; RIGHT: One of the children who received items from the Faustino youth group collection. View more photos from the visit.

JUBILEE PARTY AT THE WEST HILLS COMMUNITY

The West Hills community in California recently had a barbeque for Bro. Skip Matthews and Fr. Ted Ley, who are celebrating 50 years of profession. Congratulations Skip and Ted! LEFT: At the party, Contact Heribertus Denny (left) with Bro. Skip and friend; RIGHT: Fr. Ted and Fr. Jim Mueller man the grill. Photos courtesy of Heribertus

REGISTER NOW FOR FALL MARIANIST ONLINE COURSES

Patti Gehred, coordinator of Virtual Learning and Curriculum Innovation at NACMS, announces the fall schedule for Marianist online courses. Read about the course offerings. Register or find out more by contacting Patti Gehred (937.429.2521).

SCENES FROM GOVERNOR’S ISLAND

Clockwise from top: Bro. Paul Bredestege in the garden, where he grows tomatoes, snow peas, beans, parsley, peppers, and basil; Bro. Ed Zamierowski with students enrolled in UD’s “Semester of Service” program. (Ed brings the new groups to Governor’s Island in Huntsville, Ohio, for orientation and to learn communication skills. The students work with local community agencies, learning the goals, problems and solutions that the agencies deal with); one of the squirrels anxiously awaiting Bro. Paul Bredestege’s peanut handout; and Bro. Bill Deanhofer, hard at work on a major tree project

REDS PROGRAM LAUDED AT GRADUATION CEREMONY

Fr. Pragasam (standing, far right) with the graduates. Courtesy of Bro. Antony Nesam

The tailoring program of the Ragpicker’s Education & Development Scheme (REDS), a Marianist-sponsored program in Bangalore, India, received praise from several guest speakers at a graduation ceremony held Aug. 29. Approximately 80 guests attended the ceremony for 42 girls who received tailoring certificates. Among the guests were Fr. Pragasam T. (district superior of India and executive director of REDS) and Bros. Arul Raj, Tony Nesam, Jinu and Santhosh, who also serve at REDS. A member of the Bangalore legislation assembly, who spoke at the ceremony, said that the REDS program offered hope for Muslim girls who traditionally have had few career opportunities.

Fr. Pragasam presents a certificate to a student.

WHO'S DOING WHAT. . .

Congratulations to Bro. Andy Kosmowski (Chaminade, St. Louis), who has been asked to represent the Wentzville, Mo., area in the 2009-10 "Who's Who Registry” among executives and professionals.

Bros. Brandon Alana and Dennis Bautista and Aspirant Norman Capinpin are featured in a story in the Sept. 4 issue of the Hawaii Catholic Herald. The three native Hawaiians share their discernment stories and reasons for joining the Marianists. Read the story.

Dennis, Brandon and Norman

Bro. Mike O’Grady (novitiate, Dayton) spoke at the Annual Day of Reflection for Catholic High School Teachers and Administrators on Aug. 25 in Pittsburgh. “What we do in Catholic education is proclaim the Gospel by our very being,” said Bro. Mike, who is assistant novice director. Read an article about the event from the Pittsburgh Catholic.

Visit Gallery Saint John at Mount Saint John in Dayton Sept. 16 to Oct. 11 for the “Gallery Artists and Friends” group show. For more information, contact the gallery. Artists are Bros. Joe Barrish, John Lemker, Don Smith and Charlie Wanda.

Bro. John Samaha (Cupertino, Calif.) was an honored guest on the occasion of his 60th anniversary of profession at a celebration Aug. 21 commemorating the 225th anniversary of the death of Blessed Junipero Serra. The celebration at Mission San Carlos Borromeo in Carmel, Calif., was sponsored by the Serra Clubs of northern California. Fr. Bob Hertweck also attended.

Bro. Mel Meyer (Curé of Ars, St. Louis) has created several new works that are on display at the Marianist Galleries in St. Louis. View Bro. Mel’s new pieces.

Contact Rick Collins, who is a counselor at Saint Louis School in Honolulu, was featured in an article in the Aug. 7 issue of the Hawaii Catholic Herald. In the story, Rick discusses his career and desire to “know more faces of God.” Read the story.

Rudy Reyes Jr. (former regional coordinator, Marianist LIFE South) is seeking help with the formation of a Marianist community at the University of Notre Dame. If you know of anyone at Notre Dame, St. Mary’s College, or Holy Cross College, or living in the South Bend, Ind., area with “Marianist DNA,” please forward their contact information to Rudy or direct them to the Facebook group: “Notre Dame Marianists.”

NEW EXHIBIT FEATURES MODERN DAY MADONNAS 

A new exhibit at the Marian Library on the campus of the University of Dayton features contemporary icons such as the Madonna of Financial Help and the Madonna of Aviation. The exhibition, “Icons of the Electronic Age,” will be on display through Nov. 20. Read more.   Madonna of Financial Help by Katherine Osenga

ANNUAL GATHERING OF MARIANIST SCHOOLS IN ST. LOUIS

At the 2008 St. Louis Marianist schools gathering, Larry Keller (St. John Vianney principal), Mike Loyet (St. John Vianney president), Kevin Hacker (St. Mary’s principal), Ed Brink (Marianist assistant for education), Louis Peters (principal of Chaminade College Prep) and Fr. Ralph Siefert (president of Chaminade College Prep)

Professed Marianists in the St. Louis area are invited to join the teachers from St. John Vianney High School, Chaminade College Preparatory, Our Lady of the Pillar School, and St. Mary’s High School for a gathering on Friday, Oct. 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s High School. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Jody Wood, Ed.D., who will speak on “Brain Compatible Strategies for Student Success.” Community directors should RSVP by Sept. 18 to Mary Perotti or call 314-533-1207 ext. 222 and give the name of each individual priest or brother who will be attending. Find out more.

FROM THE SCHOOLS . . . UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON President Dan Curran has been named to the Dayton Business Journal's list of the "25 Most Influential People of the Decade in the Dayton Region." Congratulations Dan! Read more. UD RECEIVES ANOTHER NATIONAL RANKING. UD jumped 24 spots in the Washington Monthly college rankings. The magazine gave UD high marks for instilling in students a duty to service, helping students graduate and encouraging graduates to seek advanced academic degrees. Read more. LIFE program members. The LIFE program allows students to deepen their faith through prayer, discussion, sacraments, social justice simulations and leadership exercises. ARCHBISHOP MOELLER HIGH SCHOOL. The Moeller Catholic LIFE (Living in Faith Experience) Group and Mount Notre Dame High School in Cincinnati are hosting a fundraiser Sept. 24 to support the LIFE program and a weeklong training program for LIFE leaders at Bergamo Center in Dayton. Read more. SAINT LOUIS SCHOOL. Congratulations to Walter Kirimitsu, president of Saint Louis School in Honolulu, who is one of six honorees to receive the mayor’s “Honolulu Forever Young Award.” View a news story about Walter and the award.   DANIEL J. GROSS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL. Read the September 2009 issue of the Gross Catholic Cougar Connection newsletter. Bros. Joe Barrett and Leo Willett are mentioned in the president’s letter. The 2008-2009 St. Mary's Rattlers golf team ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY. The Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) announced Sept. 3 that the St. Mary’s University men’s golf team is the Academic National Champion for the 2008-2009 academic school year. Read more. CHAMINADE COLLEGE PREPARATORY in ST. LOUIS. Congratulations to Vincent Taormina, who was chosen as one of 30 juniors from across the U.S. to serve as a U.S. senate page. Vincent is the first student in Chaminade's 100-year history to be selected for the program. Read more.

BLESSINGS TO OUR LADY OF THE PILLAR IN ST. LOUIS

Fr. Jim Tobin (far back, in red) gave the blessing at a welcome Mass for students and faculty at Our Lady of the Pillar grade school in St. Louis. Fr. Jim is pastor of Our Lady of the Pillar parish. Also shown is  pre-kindergarten teacher Sharon Winget (white jacket) with three of her students. Courtesy of Judy Talleur

BRO. BERTRAM’S DIARY AN INTERESTING, ENTERTAINING READ

Certainly one of the most colorful individuals in Marianist history is Bro. Gabriel Bertram Bellinghausen (1849-1933), an administrator, photographer, teacher, violinist, band director and disciplinarian who earned the title “Emperor of the Isles” while in Hawai’i. Bro. Bertram arrived in Honolulu in 1883 with seven other brothers and directed Saint Louis College (now Saint Louis School) for many years. He became a good friend of King Kalākaua I. The story goes that when the king was late for a school program, Bro. Bertram refused to start it again. “Your Majesty, you rule a Kingdom, I run a school; you have laws and we have rules, and must abide by them.” The king was never late after that.

Now Bro. Herb Janson – with the assistance of Bros. Art Cherrier, Earl Leistikow, Leo Willett, Dennis Bautista and Fr. Franz Schorp – has put the diary of Bro. Bertram (written 1883-1905) into a bound edition of more than 300 pages. E-mail Bro. Herb to order your copy; then send a check for $20 (payable to the Marianist Residence, St. Mary’s University) to Bro. Herb Janson, Marianist Residence, St. Mary’s University, 520 Fordham  Ave., San Antonio TX 78228-4821.

MARIANIST CENTER CELEBRATES FEAST OF ST. MARY OF MAGDALA

At the celebration, back, Mary Koenke, Emily Roe, Pati Krasensky, Joanne Reynolds, Fr. Francis Groarke (pastor of Holy Name of Jesus parish), Chris Roe; front, Melanie Benson, Madge Hempsey, Pam, Joanie Roe and Sr. Nicoletta Maria, RSM. Courtesy of Marie Wyman

An evening prayer service to celebrate the feast day of Mary Magdala, July 22, was facilitated by Pati Krasensky at the Marianist Center in Philadelphia. Local Lay Marianists and religious from the Holy Name of Jesus parish joined to celebrate the rich legacy of women who partnered with Paul in his ministry to “go and tell” all nations as Jesus commanded his followers.

As part of the celebration, each participant weaved a piece of cloth to create a tapestry that represents weaving the good works of God.

SEPT. 18: FEAST OF THE CIUDAD REAL MARIANIST MARTYRS

Bro. John Samaha (Cupertino, Calif.) offers a theological reflection written by Fr. Enrique Torres, SM, on the significance of martyrdom and the Marianist Spanish Civil War martyrs. The feast day of the Ciudad Real Marianist Martyrs is celebrated on Sept. 18. Read the reflection.

NEWSLETTER CENTRAL

CAPE MAY. Read the September 2009 issue of The Beacon, the newsletter of the Marianist Family Retreat Center in Cape May Point, N.J.

MLC. Read the August 2009 issue of Gifts and Tasks, the newsletter of the International Organization of Marianist Lay Communities.

MSJC. Read the August 2009 issue of Justice Jottings, the newsletter of the Marianist Social Justice Collaborative.

JUST ONE MORE . . .

Fr. Jim Heft (right) wishing Bro. Skip Matthews much “peace” and happiness on his 50th jubilee. Courtesy of Heribertus Denny

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