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FIVE CANDIDATES ENTER NOVITIATE DURING RITE OF RECEPTION

Bro. Dennis Schmitz (left) and Fr. George Cerniglia (right) with Novices Norman Capinpin, Nhan Nguyen, Brandon Paluch, Hugo Bastida and Andrew Caruso

On Aug. 13, Novices Hugo Bastida, Norman Capinpin, Andrew Caruso, Nhan Nguyen and Brandon Paluch were admitted into the Marianist Novitiate at an evening prayer service at the Novitiate in Dayton. (Novice Michael Chiuri has been delayed in his entrance to the Novitiate due to immigration issues.) Fr. Mike Lisbeth, director of novices, presided at the Rite of Reception. The community also celebrated the life of Blessed Jakob Gapp, SM, who was martyred by guillotine on Aug. 13, 1943, for speaking out against Nazi propaganda. Prior to the prayer service, the novices completed a six-day commitment retreat at the Jesuit Spiritual Center in Milford, Ohio. The retreat’s theme was “Availability to God, Mary, Others, Ourselves and Mission.” Fr. George Cerniglia and Bro. Dennis Schmitz facilitated the retreat. Read Fr. Mike’s homily.

MLNNA CONTINENTAL ASSEMBLY CAPTURES ALOHA SPIRIT

Members of the Marianist Lay Network of North America (MLNNA) gathered for the organization’s eighth Continental Assembly from July 22 - 25 on the campus of Chaminade University of Honolulu. Approximately 134 Lay Marianists—including 15 Lay Marianists from South Korea—and 16 religious attended. Jeannie Pinpin, Pi`ikea Hardy-Kahaleoumi and Kay Stone served as event chairs. The Marianist Social Justice Collaborative (MSJC) and the Marianist State Community held their annual meetings and retreats in conjunction with the assembly. Read Fr. Bill Meyer’s homily at the July 25 Eucharist.

The agenda included time for workshops on social justice, prayer and networking and emphasized the indigenous culture of Hawai’i. The workshops featured members of three organizations in particular: the MSJC, the Marianist Lay Formation Initiative and the International Organization of Marianist Lay Communities.

The assembly, held every three years, began in 1988 in St. Louis. Organizers decided to hold the conference in Hawai’i this year to honor the area’s robust lay movement.

The event chairs thank the assembly participants, Chaminade University of Honolulu, the Marianist Center of Hawai’i, and the Hale Malia and Marianist Hall communities for their support. Additional photos from the Assembly will appear in the next issue of FamilyOnline.

MARIANIST LIFE CONCLUDES SUMMER PROGRAMS

Marianist LIFE Pacific participants at their annual program held June 17 - 25 in Scotts Valley, Calif.

Marianist LIFE (Living In Faith Experience) hosted a trio of annual regional programs this summer in Scotts Valley, Calif. (Marianist LIFE Pacific); Dayton, Ohio (Marianist LIFE Central); and Mountain Home, Texas (Marianist LIFE South). Participants gathered from across the country—and Hawai’i, Puerto Rico and Ireland—for a week of workshops and experiences in leadership development, prayer, the sacraments, community building and social justice.

In total, 217 high school students, 104 adults and 32 schools and parishes participated. “After the programs conclude, participants return to their local LIFE communities to continue our Marianist founders’ vision of ‘creating a community of communities to change the world,’” says Brian Reavey, national coordinator for Marianist LIFE.

Clockwise from top left, LIFE South moderators, LIFE South morning prayer ceremony and LIFE Central participants.

Marianist LIFE Central participants designed a prayer service that included a reflection by Alexandria Harvey of Villa-Angela/St. Joseph High School in Cleveland.She writes, “I have always known my Catholic faith. But until this week I have not fully acquired it. The Baptismal renewal, the reconciliation, the Eucharist, the prayers, and the community have allowed me to walk with Christ in this summer of warmth.” Read Alexandria’s entire reflection.

Marianist LIFE celebrates its 40th anniversary throughout this academic year. Two celebrations are scheduled for 2011:

• Jan. 29 at 4 p.m.: St. John Vianney High School, St. Louis
• Feb. 19, time TBA: Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory, Hollywood, Fla.

Find out more or RSVP.

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UD DEEPAHALLI PROGRAM WELCOMES 2010-2011 PARTICIPANTS

Students are pictured with, second row, Dr. Rani Thanickachalam (middle, in purple sari), program dean. Third row, far left, librarian Carolus Jate (white shirt). Back row, Fr. Jose Ramon Sebastian de Erice (middle, with glasses), Dr. Jeremy Forbis of UD (blue shirt), Bro. Mark Ormond (second from right) and Fr. Joe Lackner (far right). Courtesy of Bro. Darwin Joseph (first row, far left)

Members of the University of Dayton 2010-2011 Deepahalli Program gathered at the start of their academic year. The program offers coursework leading to a bachelor’s degree in philosophy or sociology with a minor in religious studies and is designed to meet the unique needs of students planning to join religious communities in India.

WEST HILLS WELCOMES PEREZ AND DOMINGUEZ FAMILIES

At the July 25 meeting of the Perez, Dominguez and West Hills families, Charlie Dominguez, Elena Perez, Aspirant Alejo Perez, Aurelio Perez, Bro. LeRoy Viera, Carlos Dominguez, Alejo Perez, Carmen Dominguez, Sr. Evangeline Escobar and Bro. Ray Dominguez.Courtesy of Bro. Jim Wisecaver

When Bro. Jim Wisecaver (West Hills, Calif.) learned that Aspirant Alejo Perez of Ventura, Calif., was hesitant to join a religious order his family didn’t know, he invited Alejo’s parents to meet with fellow West Hills, Calif., community members. But when Alejo explained that—as is custom in his culture—his entire family needed to be included, Bro. Jim opened the invitation to include Alejo’s parents, two sisters, an uncle, a brother-in-law and two nephews!

On July 25, the Perez family met with the West Hills community—and Bro. Ray Dominguez, who was visiting with his parents and brother. Sr. Evangeline Escobar, West Hills houseguest, also attended. The community and its guests gathered for liturgy, a meal and socializing. Bro. Jim says, “Not only do we now have a new member of the Marianist Family in Alejo, but the Perez and Marianist families are beginning a new adventure—together!”

BRO. DAN GRIFFIN CELEBRATES PERPETUAL VOWS

Congratulations to Bro. Dan Griffin (second from right) of the Province of Meribah, who professed perpetual vows on Aug. 8 at Kellenberg Memorial High School in Long Island, N.Y. He is a teacher at the school and a member of the school’s class of 2002. Bro. Dan is shown with Bros. Tom Farnsworth, Bob Jones and Brandon Alana. Courtesy of Bro. Brandon

REGISTER NOW FOR NACMS FALL AND WINTER ONLINE COURSES

View the NACMS Marianist Online Courses for Fall and Winter 2010, including registration details. For more information, contact Patti Gehred.

CLEVELAND BROTHERS BID FAREWELL TO BRO. JACK DEMPSEY

Bros. Joe Scheible, Will Halloway, Dave Murphy and Jack Dempsey gathered on Aug. 4 for dinner in Mentor, Ohio, to wish Bro. Jack a fond farewell before his move to West Hills, Calif. Courtesy Bro. Dave Murphy

PARISH CELEBRATES FR. EDWARD JACH’S RETIREMENT

On Aug. 8, the St. Francis de Sales parish community celebrated Eucharist in honor of Fr. Edward Jach, who is retiring after 20 years as pastor of the parish. The community also bid farewell to Fr. John Manahan, who served the parish for the last two years. More than 300 people attended the Eucharist and a brunch that followed at Purcell-Marian High School’s Alumni Hall.

Clockwise from top left: interior of St. Francis; Frs. Ed Jach and John Manahan at Eucharist; Bro. Giancarlo Bonutti; and Bros. Bob Politi and Bob Wiethorn at the reception

“AGING WITH SPIRITUALITY AND GRACE” PROVINCE RETREAT

The “Aging with Spirituality and Grace” Province retreat brought together 39 brothers from July 18 - 24 at the Marianist Retreat and Conference Center in Eureka, Mo. Bro. Cornelius Hubbuch, CFX, guided the retreat. Bro. Tom Redmond served as president, and Fr. Jerry Chinchar was the liturgist. 

Retreat participants, including presenter Bro. Cornelius Hubbuch, CFX (front row, third from left).

During the retreat, several jubilarians renewed their vows, including Bro. Francis Heyer (70 years professed), Bro. Jerry Sullivan, Fr. Joe Uvietta, Fr. Ed Jach and Bro. Dan Stupka (60 years professed).

PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENTS

The Provincial Council has continued its work on assignments for the coming personnel year. Our prayers for the brothers in their new ministries.

“ROSARY RAPPER” JOE MELENDREZ FEATURED ON PUBLIC RADIO

Southern California Public Radio profiled University of Dayton graduate and Chaminade Middle School religion teacher Joe Melendrez on Aug. 9. Joe writes and performs original rap music that encourages young people to pray. “New times call for new methods, of ministry especially… And I felt that by using music as a vehicle of promoting prayer, we can enhance the prayer lives of students, of young people, of older people, of whoever and just hopefully make a movement of prayer,” Melendrez says. Read and listen to the story.

Joe Melendrez raps prayers at the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress in Anaheim, Calif. His audience repeats after him, “Stand up, everybody with passion. Stand up, everybody take action. Stand up, for what you believe in. Our God is good and he's never leavin'.”

MVP HOLDS FAREWELL MASS

St. Louis-area MVP volunteers, standing, Selina Madrid, Dan Richter (program coordinator), Lauren Olson, John Fogarty, Megan Freasier, Dan McCarthy and Pam Morelli. Africa MVP volunteers, sitting, Alyson Youngpeter, Molly Heineman, Matt Meyers and Chris Tavares. Photo courtesy of Lauren Olson

On July 31, the Marianist Volunteer Program (MVP) hosted a farewell Mass at the Immaculate Conception Chapel at Chaminade College Preparatory in St. Louis to mark the conclusion of the volunteers’ commitments. Provincial Martin Solma presided at the Mass and gave the homily. Bro. Dennis Schmitz, a member of the MVP steering committee, assisted with the ceremony. Our prayers and best wishes for the volunteers as they embark on their next adventures. The evening marked the end of the MVP in its current form. The Provincial Council will review volunteer program options for the future.

SIX PARTICIPATE IN FIRST “NEW YORK EXPERIENCE”

From July 6 to 21, Novices Brandon Paluch, Nhan Nguyen and Andrew Caruso, along with Bro. Luis Gamboa and Aspirants Alejo Perez and Mark Motz, participated in the first “New York Experience” in Rockaway Park, N.Y. Fr. Ken Templin and Bro. Mike O’Grady served as the group’s mentors.

Brandon and Nhan conceived of the idea after an aspirant retreat in early 2009. They proposed an immersion experience: to serve the poor of New York City while living in community with others in initial formation. Brandon and Nhan designed the experience’s service projects in conjunction with area Catholic Worker houses and the Missionaries of Charity in the Bronx and Harlem.  Read Andrew Caruso’s reflections about his experience.

At the Rockaway Park community, front row, Bro. Luis Gamboa; Novices Nhan Nguyen and Andrew Caruso; Martha Hennessey (granddaughter of Dorothy Day, who co-founded the Catholic Worker Movement in 1933); Fr. Paul Landolfi and Novice Brandon Paluch. Back row, Bros. Jim Fitzgibbons, Mike O’Grady and Steve O’Neil; and Aspirants Mark Motz and Alejo Perez. Not shown, Fr. Ken Templin

WHO'S DOING WHAT. . .

Bro. Frank Deibel with Judy Moehl, medical coordinator at Mercy Siena in Dayton. Courtesy Bro. Ken Thompson

Bro. Frank Deibel (Mercy Siena, Dayton) turned 102 on Aug. 13. Willard Scott announced the big day on NBC’s “TODAY” show. Happy Birthday, Bro. Frank!

Fr. Cris Janson (Holy Rosary Parish, San Antonio) reports that Bros. Rajesh Kandulna and Birendra Kullu (India) visited Holy Rosary Parish from Aug. 1 - 7. Rajesh visited to learn about parish life. The pair toured nearby Marianist communities, including the Marianist Sisters and the gallery of Bro. Cletus Behlmann (Marianist Residence), and sampled San Antonio’s Indian cuisine.

Bros. Rajesh Kandulna and Birendra Kullu

Fr. Jim Heft (Los Angeles) is the featured speaker at the Eighth Annual Catholic Intellectual Traditional Lecture Series on Sept. 8 at St. Mary’s University. His talk, “Catholic Higher Education: Facing the Challenges Squarely,” is free and open to the public. Call 210.431.8094 for more information.

Bro. Mel Meyer’s (Curé of Ars, St. Louis) new “painted iris” series is on display at the Marianist Galleries in Kirkwood, Mo., until Sept. 15.

Bro. Jim Wisecaver (West Hills, Calif.) has updated his Web site with photos from recent journeys, including a trip with Novice Mike Chiuri and Contact Heribertus Denny to the Marianist Center in Cupertino, Calif.

Bros. Earl Leistikow (Woodlawn Ave., San Antonio) and Ed Loch (Central Catholic, San Antonio) attended a meeting of archivists at Villa Finale, an Italianate mansion in the King William historic district of San Antonio maintained by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Gallery St. John in Dayton is showcasing fine art by Marianist artists from Aug. 25 - Sept. 12. Print a flyer with additional details.

SPOTLIGHT ON 2010 JUBILARIANS

TECABOCA WRAPS UP BOYS CAMP SESSIONS

Tecaboca Boys Camp in Mountain Home, Texas, hosted 17 boys during its second session from July 4 - 17. Pictured with campers are Bro. Jim Burkholder (back row, far left), Fr. Don Cowie (back row, second from right), and Fr. Jim Mueller (back row, far right). Contact Leo Benavides (front row) served as a counselor with Brian Buchmeyer (third row, far right), a student at St. Mary’s University. The first session, held June 20 - July 3, hosted 26 boys. Courtesy of Kay Tally-Foos.

WOMEN’S SUMMIT TO HONOR ADÈLE AND MARIE THÉRÈSE

A “Marianist Women’s Summit,” honoring 200 years of Blessed Chaminade’s collaboration with Adèle and Marie Thérèse de Lamourous, will be held March 25 - 27, 2011, in San Antonio. The summit will be sponsored by the Marianist Sisters and the NACMS Center for Spirituality and Community in Philadelphia. E-mail Marie Wyman for information.

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

Bro. Yann (Jean) Gloanec (Province of France), 71, who died July 26 in Ivry-sur-Seine, France. May he rest in peace. Bro. Yann’s obituary will appear in the next issue of FamilyOnline

Anthony George Albainy, Don Paul Combest, Daniel Driscoll, Mary Guria, Rosemarie Kelley, Eleanore Berra Marfisi, Michael Mc Auley, Nancy Parker, Fr. James Quinn, Paula Rivera, Matthew Severin, Sylvia Sonnenburg, Concepción Soriano, Jane Williams, and Mr. Zaller. Read more.

FRUIT BASKETS, BORDEAUX, FRANCE

Photo courtesy of Bro. Bob Resing. Bro. Bob's images are available for sale as note cards or prints. To order, visit www.resingart.com

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALING OF . . .

Fr. Gerald Chinchar (Stonemill/Kiefaber Marianist Community, Dayton)

Bro. James Christiana (Marianist Community, Cupertino, Calif.)

Bro. Raymond Fitz (Stonemill/Kiefaber Marianist Community, Dayton)

Fr. Francis Kenney (Mercy Siena Marianist Community, Dayton)

Bro. Paul Komrska (Region of Peru and currently residing at Curé of Ars Marianist Community, St. Louis)

Bro. Edward Loch (Central Catholic Marianist Community, San Antonio)

Bro. Raymond Martin (Stonemill/Kiefaber Marianist Community, Dayton)

Bishop Ray Roussin (Winnipeg, Canada)

Bro. Frank Smith (Mercy Siena Marianist Community, Dayton)

David Baetsen, Tim Beach, William Carara, Mrs. Freasier, Martin Jennusa, Kemi, Sharon Kotnik, Laddie & Delores Kripal, Jack Laramie, Sr. Sandra Sabo, SSJ, Ignacio Sebastian de Erice, and Carol Zoller. Read more.

FROM THE SCHOOLS . . . Vianney students Brian Bach and Paul Desamero with teacher Bill Redman. ST. JOHN VIANNEY HIGH SCHOOL in St. Louis was profiled in the Aug. 13 issue of the St. Louis Review. The school’s “4-by-4 block schedule,” which provides students with more courses and credit hours than most schools, is the only one of its kind in the archdiocese. Read the article. ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY. According to an Aug. 9 report by The Education Trust, St. Mary’s University excels at graduating Hispanics compared to many universities nationwide. The Trust examined the graduation gaps between whites and minorities. With a 57.1 percent graduation rate of Hispanics and a 58.4 graduation rate of whites, St. Mary’s University is identified on the “Small Gaps” list. Only two Texas public universities and six private universities made this list. In addition, St. Mary’s has the highest graduation rates of the two San Antonio universities on the list. MATERO BOYS' SECONDARY SCHOOL in Zambia needs books about Africa -- literature, history, novels and fiction. “The books will help young Africans recall the past, know the present and plan for the future,” says Bro. Carmine Annunziata. Mail using book-rate postage to Books for Africa, c/o Bro. Carmine Annunziata, P.O. Box 32494, 10101 Lusaka, Zambia, Africa. E-mail maboys@zamnet.zm or visit maboys.org. ARCHBISHOP MOELLER HIGH SCHOOL teamed up with the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra to present a “Summer Celebration” on July 24. The event launched Moeller’s 50th anniversary year and featured food from area restaurants and a fireworks celebration. Moe   Pacubas ST. ANTHONY JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL. The Major League Baseball Players Trust awarded college scholarships of $1,500 each to St. Anthony students Michela Moe and Charlene Pacubas in recognition of their volunteer activities, academic achievements and leadership skills. They were the only Hawaiians to receive the scholarships, which the trust awarded to 27 students across the United States.

GOOD TO KNOW Aug. 22 The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Sept. 6 Labor Day, Provincial Offices closed Sept. 10 Provincial Chapter, San Antonio Sept. 13 Provincial Council, San Antonio MORE POSTERS. Vision 2020 posters from the Gathering in Louisville are still available. They are flat and ready for framing. E-mail Pat Stephens. BLOGGERS Read Malianika, a blog about Hawaiian Marianist spirituality, by Bros. Brandon Alana and Dennis Bautista and Novice Norman Capinpin. Read Scriptural Reflections from Fr. Bert Buby (Stonemill-Kiefaber, Dayton). Read News and Views, the blog of the International Organization of Marianist Lay Communities by Isabella Moyer, president. Read “Letting Go of Stuff – Day by Day” by Susan Vogt. Read “Beauty as Goal” by Bro. Gene Frank (Cupertino, Calif.) If you blog on Marianist topics, please send us a link to your blog. Contact Amy George Rush. ADD YOUR EVENT TO THE PROVINCE CALENDAR ... If you have a meeting date or event you would like posted on the Province calendar, please contact Pat Stephens.

ST. LOUIS LAY MARIANISTS VISIT SHRINE

A group of 17 Lay Marianist Affiliates and family members attended Mass on Aug. 8 at the Shrine of St. Joseph in St. Louis. Following Mass, they toured the church and enjoyed lunch. The shrine was founded by Jesuits in 1843 and is the site of the only authenticated miracle in the Midwest. First row, Mary Ann Dundon, Bill Dundon and Virginia Fournier. Second row, Bill Dundon, Bro. Ken Jung, Laura Rueve, Jane Werdes and Linda Neill. Third row, Bro. Richard Middleton, John Sobocinski, Matt Davies and Jim Werdes.

CAPE MAY. Read the Summer 2010 issue of The Beacon, the newsletter of the Marianist Family Retreat Center in Cape May Point, N.J.

MLC. View the archives and sign-up for Gifts and Tasks, the newsletter of the International Organization of Marianist Lay Communities.

MLNNA. Read the August 2010 issue of E-News, the newsletter of the Marianist Lay Network of North America.

MSJC. Read the July 2010 issue of Justice Jottings, the newsletter of the Marianist Social Justice Collaborative.

NRRO. Read the Summer 2010 newsletter of the Retirement Fund for Religious from the National Religious Retirement Office. Bro. Bob Metzger serves as associate director of planning and education for NRRO.

JUST ONE (OR TWO!) MORE . . .

Bro. Brian Zampier (Marybrook, St. Louis) holds Colton and Dalton Sayre on their first visit to the Marianist Galleries in St. Louis. Colton and Dalton, born June 22, are the grandsons of Lyn Lucas, administrative aide at the Galleries. Lyn remarks, “It’s never too soon to think about a Marianist vocation.”

AUGUST

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