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PROVINCE EDUCATION OFFICE SPONSORS SUMMER WORKSHOPS

Math and science teachers from Marianist-sponsored schools gather for the MEC meeting this summer at the University of Dayton. The meeting was coordinated by Bro. Ed Brink, director of education, and George Lisjak (front row, far left). Other professed Marianists present were Sr. Leanne Jablonski, FMI (second row, center); Bros. Francisco González, Howard Lohrey and John Habjan (third row, middle); and Bro. Jim Eppy (back row, third from right). Courtesy of Natalie Hubbard

The Marianist Education Consortium (MEC) held its annual summer workshop July 13 - 16 at the University of Dayton. This year’s theme, “Marianist Mathematics and Science Education,” brought together 31 educators from 14 of the 18 Marianist-sponsored schools. Fr. Jim Heft gave the keynote, and Bro. Ed Brink, Province Office of Education, delivered the closing remarks. Other presenters included George Lisjak, director of Marianist Educational Studies and Partnerships, and Sr. Leanne Jablonski of the Marianist Environmental Education Center (MEEC) and MEEC staff. George Lisjak coordinated the event with the support of the Province Office of Education. Educators from the University of Dayton, Chaminade University of Honolulu and St. Mary’s University were involved in planning and presenting at the MEC workshop.

The Province Office of Education also sponsored a “Teaching as Ministry” (TAM) meeting July 6 – 9 at the University of Dayton, with 34 teachers, administrators and staff members from 14 Marianist-sponsored schools in attendance. TAM allows participants to network with other educators, share the good things at their schools, gain insight and perspective on the Characteristics of Marianist Education and commit to making an impact on the Marianist character of their schools. The workshop was facilitated by George Lisjak and Beth Young of North Catholic High School in Pittsburgh.

Clockwise from top left, TAM participants Paul Herfurth, Chaminade-Madonna College Prep; Paul Ramstetter, Purcell Marian; Anita Hale, St. John Vianney; and Valerie Molbert, Central Catholic. At the TAM workshop,the team from Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School: Dave Csank, Mary Paxton, Emily Robinson and Brian Menard; TAM photos courtesy of courtesy of Beth Young; MEC participants, sitting, Janice Anderson of University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and Kris Ranciglio of St. Mary's High School. Standing, Pat Carosello of St. Mary's; and Nancy Egbers and Angela Hammerly of Chaminade Julienne Catholic. At the MEC workshop, Michael Frankenhoff, Vicki Boschert and Damian Marques of Purcell Marian and Mark Kane of Saint Louis School. MEC photos courtesy of Natalie Hubbard

MARIANIST SISTERS INSTALL PROVINCIAL COUNCIL

The new Provincial Council of the Marianist Sisters: Sr. Gretchen Trautman, provincial (center) with Srs. Evangeline Escobar and Laura Leming, assistants

On August 6, the Marianist Sisters installed a new Provincial Council during simultaneous prayer services in Dayton and San Antonio. Those on the new council are Sr. Gretchen Trautman, provincial, and Sr. Evangeline Escobar and Sr. Laura Leming, provincial assistants. The Council members will serve five-year terms. Our congratulations and prayers for the Council!

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.

NOVICES ATTEND PRAYER CLASS BY BRO. JIM VORNDRAN

Bro. Jim Vorndran (Maui) led novices in a class in prayer, including lessons in centering prayer, lectio divina, spiritual journaling and consciousness examen. Participants at the novitiate, Bro. Mike O'Grady; Novices Norman Capinpin, Hugo Bastida and Andrew Caruso; Bro. Jim, Fr. Mike Lisbeth; and Novices Nhan Nguyen and Brandon Paluch. Courtesy of Brandon

ST. MARY’S RANKS NO. 1 FOR “GIVING BACK TO COUNTRY”

In its September 2010 issue, Washington Monthly magazine ranked St. Mary’s University first in the nation in the category of master’s universities for promoting an ethic of service to country; fostering scientific and humanistic research; and performing as an engine of social mobility. The issue profiles America’s best master’s universities and baccalaureate colleges.

“Institutions like St. Mary’s and our other top-ranked master’s and baccalaureate institutions don’t spend a lot of time and money chasing after fame and glory. They’re too busy serving their students and communities well. In doing so, they have a lot to teach academia about giving back to the country,” says author Erin Dillon, the senior policy analyst at Education Sector, an independent think tank in Washington, D.C. Read the article. Read about the other recent rankings that St. Mary’s has earned.

CAPE MAY CELEBRATES “EVERYDAY FAMILIES, EVERYDAY HEROES”

The Marianist Family Retreat Center in Cape May, N.J., hosted a successful summer of retreats. This year’s theme was “Everyday families, everyday heroes.” Retreatants with Sr. Laura Leming and Bro. Jesse O’Neill (front row, left); Caitlin Cipola-McCulloch, FMI contact (standing, in purple shirt); Novice José Julián Matos (back row, fifth from left) and Bro. George Kemmett (center, in striped shirt); and Fr. Chris Conlon (back row, far right). Courtesy Anthony Fucci

BRO. VICTOR FORLANI’S “STRETCHPAY” PROGRAM: 10 YEARS LATER

Bro. Victor (left) with Bill Burke, president and CEO of Day Air Credit Union, and a StretchPay client

In 2000, Bro. Victor Forlani (Washington Street, Dayton) was troubled by predatory payday lending practices. So he challenged students in his management capstone class at University of Dayton’s School of Business Administration and the leaders of local credit unions to devise a long-term solution to help families that live paycheck to paycheck. Ten years later, the resulting StretchPay lending program— developed with the support of the Fitz Center for Leadership (together with the UD School of Business Administration and local credit unions)— is successful and used by 58 credit unions in eight states. This legacy is profiled in a recent issue of Community Leader, the newsletter from the Fitz Center for Leadership in Community.Read the article.

MARIANIST WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SET FOR OCTOBER 10

Our Lady of Perpetual Help shrine

The Marianist World Day of Prayer will be celebrated Oct. 10, 2010, at the Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The event is an opportunity for Marianist communities to pray and join in a unique international event. Read more about the event.

DUBLIN COMMUNITY BUSY WITH GUESTS, SUMMER ACTIVITIES

Dublin Marianist Community members with summer guests Fr. Neville O'Donohue, Sr. Clara Péret, Bros. Gerry Mc Auley and Dave Quigley, Dr. Michael Payne, Fr. Jack McGrath (partially hidden), Bro. Jim Contadino, Catherine Payne, Fr. Mike Reaume and Bro. José Carpintero. Courtesy of Bro. Jim

At the Marianist Community and St. Laurence College in Dublin, summer for the past 40 years has included the Spanish Summer School. This year, program veterans Bro. José Carpintero and Sr. Clara Péret continued their work of supervising and guiding the students. In addition, Fr. Jack McGrath and Drs. Pat Donnelly and Michael Payne served as instructors for University of Dayton students studying abroad at University College Dublin. Bro. Dave Quigley (Woodlawn Ave., San Antonio) visited the Dublin community, where he assisted with grounds and garden maintenance.

MARIANIST INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEERS PROGRAM TO END

Perez

The World Council of the Marianist Family announces the close of the Marianist International Volunteers Program (MIV) effective Dec. 31, 2010. Jose Luis Perez is MIV’s director. Read a letter about the decision from Isabella Moyer, president of the World Council.

COMMISSIONING: A CENTURIES-OLD TRADITION

Fr. Neville O’Donohue, center, at his commissioning, surrounded by Bros. Brian Halderman and Jim Contadino, Fr. Mike Reaume, and Bros. Dennis Bautista and Gerry Mc Auley. Courtesy of Bro. Jim

Continuing a centuries-old Irish tradition of sending missionaries to foreign lands to work with newly settled Irish immigrants, the Dublin Marianist Community participated in the commissioning of Fr. Neville O'Donohue to serve in Eldersburg, Md. Bros. Brian Halderman and Dennis Baustista, upon their return from the Horizons 2010 program in Bordeaux, France, joined in the commissioning.

MARIANIST CENTER HONORS MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS

On Aug. 14, the Marianist Center in Cupertino, Calif., hosted an appreciation luncheon for the doctors, dentists and medical assistants who serve the brothers and priests at the Center. Photos are courtesy of Bro. Jim Leahy

Bro. John Samaha and Dr. Rudy Dittrich

Bro. Robert Wade and Nurse Charlotte

Dr. Leslie Oldenbrook; Grace Pancipanci, director of nursing and resident services; Dr. Owen Lum; Dr. Len Doberne; and Fr. James Imhof

WHO'S DOING WHAT. . .

Bro. John Samaha (Cupertino, Calif.) has published the following articles: “Mary: A Bridge Between Christianity and Islam” in Sophia; “Angelus: Portrait of a Prayer” in The Pastoral Review; and “The Liturgical Year: History or Mystery” in Review for Religious.

Bro. Charles Ehrenfeld (Cupertino) celebrated his 95th birthday on Aug. 27 surrounded by fellow community members, who refer to him as “the dean” of the community. Happy Birthday, Bro. Charles!

SPOTLIGHT ON 2010 JUBILARIANS

CALIFORNIA JUBILARIANS MAKE THE NEWS

The Valley Catholic, the newspaper of the Diocese of San Jose, Calif., published a story on five local jubilarians: Bro. James Imhof  and Fr. Joseph Stefanelli (70 years professed); Bros. Paul Fennelly and Robert Hoppe (50 years professed); and Fr. David Schuyler (50 years of ordination). Read the story.

MORE PHOTOS FROM THE MLNNA ASSEMBLY

MEEC PROFILED FOR HELPING PLANET

In conjunction with Ohio Interfaith Power and Light and environmental experts, the Marianist Environmental Education Center (MEEC) helped Westminster Presbyterian Church in Dayton cut its energy bills by 43 percent over the past five years. “From changing light bulbs to native plant landscapes, we’re saving the planet’s resources that God has given us and saving money that can be put into other social services,” says Sr. Leanne Jablonski, MEEC director. The project was recently profiled by Dayton’s Channel 2 and 7 news programs. Read a media release about the project.

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

Bro. Yann (Jean) Gloanec (Province of France), 71, who died July 26, 2010, in Ivry-sur-Seine, France. May he rest in peace. Read Bro. Yann’s obituary.

Joseph Edelen, Martin Gennusa, Edward Francis Moran, Margaret Schellenberg and Ruth Summers. Read more.

FLOWER MARKET, ROME

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 . . .

Bro. Walter Ebbesmeyer (Curé of Ars Marianist Community, St. Louis).

Sr. Audrey Buttner (Marianist Sisters, Dayton).

Donald Meyers and Rene Mendoza Martínez. Read more.

FROM THE SCHOOLS . . . THE UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON and Groupo SM, one of the largest international publishers of educational materials in the Spanish-speaking world, have collaborated to create an internship program. Groupo wanted to enter the growing English teaching market, and UD was interested in the unique opportunities produced by the collaboration. “It’s a strategic alliance of sorts but in a very specific way because we both have this Marianist family connection,” says Amy Anderson of UD’s Center for International Programs. Read an article about the program that appeared in Cincinnati’s The Catholic Telegraph. CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY OF HONOLULU received a $250,000 grant from The Atlantic Philanthropies to establish a distinguished visiting faculty for Chaminade’s nursing school. Faculty members from the nation’s top school of nursing at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) will work with Chaminade to provide professional development for school of nursing faculty and conduct research into public health issues. CHAMINADE COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL IN ST. LOUIS. Senior Caleb Small earned a perfect score of 2400 on the SAT. Caleb is a member of Our Lady of the Pillar, a Marianist parish in St. Louis. Congratulations, Caleb! Small

GOOD TO KNOW 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. INVITATION. Fr. Richard Thibodeau, C.Ss.R., pastor of  St. Michael in Old Town in Chicago, invites Marianists to a Mass of Thanksgiving on Oct. 17. The Mass marks the 150th anniversary of the Redemptorists arriving at the parish. Read a letter and invitation from Fr. Richard. 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” and “Marianist Resources” 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.

TRIBUTE TO MARY

Steve Guilfoos, a 40-year member of the Queen of Apostles Community in Dayton, wrote a poem in honor of the community’s Marianist priests and brothers. Read “Marian Prayer.” Left, a photo by Steve entitled, “Irish Roadside Marian,” County Kerry, Ireland.

INDIA. Read the August 2010 newsletter from the District of India.

MLC. Read the August 2010 issue of Gifts and Tasks, the newsletter of the International Organization of Marianist Lay Communities.

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

JUST ONE MORE . . .

Bro. Birendra Kullu performs during family skit night at the Marianist Family Retreat Center in Cape May, N.J. The center’s theme this summer was “Everyday families, everyday heroes,” and Bro. Birendra was portraying a superhero. Courtesy Anthony Fucci

September

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