Volume 4, Number 13
Tuesday, July 12, 2005
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BRO. OSCAR VASQUEZ TO BE ORDAINED IN AUGUST

Bro. Oscar Vasquez, 41, will be ordained Aug. 27, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Holy Rosary Church in San Antonio, followed by a reception at the St. Mary's University Center, Conference Room A. The ordaining bishop will be Archbishop Ray Roussin, S.M. Priests wishing to concelebrate at the ordination Mass should bring an alb and stole.

Bro. Oscar will preside at the Sunday Eucharist for the first time at his home parish, Our Lady of Guadalupe, 1321 El Paso Street in San Antonio, on Aug. 28, 2005, at 11 a.m. (Note: This is not the Marianist parish in Helotes, Texas.)

Bro. Oscar is a native of San Antonio and graduate of Central Catholic High School. He earned his master's degree at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn., and his STB at the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas in Rome. Bro. Oscar served as a teacher at Central Catholic and Nolan Catholic High School in Fort Worth and was principal of Nolan Catholic from 1997 - 2002. Following ordination, he will spend a year in ministry at Our Lady of the Pillar parish in St. Louis. Congratulations and prayers to Bro. Oscar!

BIG SUR, CALIFORNIA

Photo courtesy of Fr. Roland Bunda

MARIANIST RETREAT CENTER RENOVATION PLANS

As part of the reconfiguration of the Marianist community in Cupertino, Calif., two buildings on the campus of the former Marianist Retreat Center—the Alcalde residence and the former archives building—will be renovated to provide space for active and active retired brothers as well as guests, according to Provincial Stephen Glodek. As announced in the Feb. 22, 2005, issue of FamilyOnline (www.marianist.com/fol), the Marianist Retreat Center is being renovated as a retirement and healthcare facility, with an expanded chapel and dining room which will serve as a gathering place for celebrations and funerals. The project will be completed sometime in summer/fall 2006.

As part of this renovation and expansion project, two longtime Marianist properties in Cupertino—the Villa St. Joseph residence and the adjoining San Juan residence—will be sold. The San Juan facility is the former Provincial house of the Province of the Pacific.

"These buildings have deep emotional resonance with the members of the former Province of the Pacific," said Brother Stephen. "It is our hope that this renovation and expansion will contribute to a revitalized Marianist presence in the Cupertino area."

Bro. Stephen asks for prayers for the project and offers particular gratitude to Bro. John Haster, coordinator; Bro. Tom Suda, project manager; Bro. John Schlund, "major disposer"; and Bro. Jim Roberts, artistic consultant.

HORIZONS '05 UNDERWAY IN FRANCE

Eleven brothers from the U.S. Province and regions and 22 other Marianist religious from 13 units are attending Horizons '05, a four-week program for young, perpetually professed Marianist religious. The program runs July 1-31 in Martillac, France. Please pray for these men and those who serve the program.

Participants, staff and translators at Horizons ’05 from the U.S. Province, including the districts of India and Eastern Africa, pose at the tomb of Fr. Chaminade in Bordeaux, front row, from left: Timothy Mazundah, Jomo Mwaura, Sukrit Tirkey, Sean Downing and Basant Kujur; middle row, from left: Terry O'Connor, Vijay Minj, Pat McDaid, Reinaldo Berrios, Libin Minj and Peter Kiama; back row, from left, Iggie Arulappen, George Kemmett and Tom Giardino. Not shown: Darwin Joseph

MARIANISTS TO WITHDRAW FROM MISÍON NOELL

The Provincial Council announces that the Marianists will withdraw from the parish of Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Divina Providencia in Villalba, Puerto Rico (familiarly known as Misíon Noell), after serving the area for 53 years. The decision was made due to a lack of Spanish-speaking personnel to replace Frs. Vincent Plassenthal and Raymond Middendorf, both of whom have health concerns. "We praise God for allowing us to serve the people of this parish for more than 50 years," said Provincial Stephen Glodek. "Father Vincent and Father Raymond have been the heart and arms of this parish for many years, and to them we give a special note of thanks." Read Bro. Stephen's announcement, which includes a history of the Marianists at Misíon Noell.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: 2007 PROVINCE ASSEMBLY

Bro. Jack Ventura, chair of the 2007 Province Assembly committee, announces that the assembly dates have been set: Monday, June 25 - Sunday, July 1, 2007. The location, theme and keynote speakers will be announced as soon as they have been approved.

FOUR NEW LAY MARIANIST AFFILIATES ON EAST COAST

At the Lay Affiliate ceremony, front row, Bro. Jack Ventura and Mary Pulick; middle row, from left, Fr. Pat Tonry, Andrea Springer, Denise O'Connor, Fr. Paul Reich, Jack Pulick and Fr. George Onida; standing rear, Bro. Jesse O'Neill

June 16 was a big day at St. Joseph's in Eldersburg, Md., as four new Lay Marianist Affilates were installed. Fr. Paul Reich worked with the group for four years. Bro. Jack Ventura, Province Office of Religious Life, gave the homily and accepted their commitments. Congratulations to the new lay Marianists!

PERSONNEL ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Provincial Council is merging the Dayton communities on Washington Street (attached to Chaminade-Julienne High School) and Franklin Street (the rectory for Emmanuel Parish) into one community with two residences, effective Aug. 15, 2005. Fr. Jack McGrath has been appointed director of the community. Jack has served two terms as director of the Washington Street community.

Bro. Alex Tuss (Sawmill Road, Dayton) has been appointed director for a third term of three years, effective Aug. 15, 2005.

SPURRED ON TO GREATNESS

Our friends in Texas are still excited about the San Antonio Spurs, the new NBA champs. Here several brothers at the Marianist Residence help cheer them on, from left, Bro. Ralph Neumann, Bro. Bob Hatesohl, staff member Vicky Randall, Bro. Joe Barrett and Bro. Jim Pieper. Of special note: Bro. Joe is originally from Detroit!

MARIANISTS MARK MILESTONES IN EDUCATION

Provincial Stephen Glodek and the Province community congratulate Province members who have reached significant milestones in their service to Marianist Catholic education. These educators have dedicated a combined 514 years of service to this ministry. Heartfelt thanks to these men and to the communities that support them.

	Fr. Richard O'Shaughnessy 65 years St. Mary's, St. Louis
	Fr. Joe Tarrillion 46 years Central Catholic, San Antonio
	Fr. Don Wallace 43 years Colegio San José, Puerto Rico
	Bro. Harry Cornell 42 years Central Catholic, San Antonio
	Bro. Jim Dods 42 years Saint Louis School, Honolulu
	Bro. Bob Politi 41 years Purcell Marian, Cincinnati
	Bro. Bob Flaherty 40 years Archbishop Moeller, Cincinnati
	Bro. Kevin Whelan 40 years Chaminade-Madonna, Hollywood, Fla.
	Fr. Jack Russi 33 years Archbishop Riordan, San Francisco
	Bro. Tim Pieprzyca 32 years Central Catholic, San Antonio
	Bro. Chester Burnog 30 years St. John Vianney, St. Louis
	Fr. Larry Doersching 30 years Nolan Catholic, Fort Worth, Texas
	Fr. Robert Osborne 30 years St. John Vianney, St. Louis

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

Bro. John Schneider, 75, who died June 21, 2005, in Dayton. May he rest in peace. A funeral Mass for Bro. John was celebrated June 25 at Queen of Apostles Chapel at Mount St. John. Fr. Jim Fitz presided; Fr. Tom Stanley gave the homily. Burial followed at Queen of Heaven Cemetery at Mount St. John. Fr. Ken Templin presided at a memorial Mass for Bro. John on July 6 at the Mystical Rose Oratory at Chaminade University of Honolulu. Read Bro. John’s obituary.

Please also pray for John Lipker, Florence Miller, Michael White and Kathy. Read about these intentions.

PRAIRIE, MOUNT ST. JOHN, DAYTON

Photo courtesy of Bro. Bob Resing, S.M. Bro. Bob's images are available for sale as note cards or prints. To order, contact Bro. Bob at rresing@sm-usa.org

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALING OF . . .

Bro. Jim Christiana (Honolulu), who is undergoing treatment for cancer.

Fr. Tom Hogan (Cupertino, Calif.), who was hospitalized as a result of a stroke.

Fr. Richard Knuge (Meyer Hall, Dayton), who is recovering from surgery for cancer treatment.

Please also pray for Sr. Eileen Cehyra, Robert Chow and Trinity. Bro. Peter Pontolillo thanks the Marianist Family for their prayers and good wishes during the illness he suffered while visiting the United States. Read more.

MEET ME ON THE RIVERWALK

A group of Marianists gathered July 1 for dinner on the Riverwalk in San Antonio, from left, Novice Dennis Bautista, Bro. Isak Keyman-Ige, Joyce Detzel, FMI novice, Bro. Tobias Ferrer, Bro. Brian Halderman and Novice Alfredo Chavez

SIX VOLUNTEERS TO BE COMMISSIONED

Dan Richter, coordinator of the Marianist Volunteer Program, invites the Marianist Family to the commissioning ceremony for six Marianist volunteers at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2005, in the chapel of the Bergamo Retreat Center, Dayton. A dinner and social will follow. RSVP to Dan at drichter@sm-usa.org no later than July 22. The group will attend a week-long orientation session prior to commissioning. Beginning in August, they will volunteer in three locations: San Antonio, New Orleans, and La Chinantla, Mexico. The Marianist Volunteer Program provides opportunities for men and women of faith to share in the Marianist Charism by building a community in mission for peace, justice, and solidarity with the poor and marginalized.

WHO'S DOING WHAT

Sr. Laura Leming and Bro. Ray Fitz (Sawmill Road, Dayton) co-authored a chapter in a new book, "Children's Human Rights: Progress for Children Worldwide." Their chapter, "Protecting Children on the Margins: Social Justice and Community Building," describes Bro. Ray's work with a child protection task force and Laura's work at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Jim Vogt, director of the Marianist Social Justice Collaborative, and his wife Susan will be in South Korea July 7 to Sept. 5 conducting workshops and consulting with the Korean group "People Creating a Circle of Peace with Justice."

Kurt Weber and his wife Michele are the proud parents of a baby girl from China. Karis, 15 months old, was adopted two months ago and has an older brother Andrew, 10. Kurt is a psychologist at the Counseling and Testing Center at St. Mary's University and is newly elected to the MLNNA leadership team. Congratulations to the Webers!

Bro. Sean Downing (center) with Bros. Michel Dourma (left) and Callistus Jeje

Bro. Sean Downing (Stonemill, Dayton) shared America's favorite pastime with Bros. Michel Dourma (Togo) and Callistus Jeje (Kenya) at a Dayton Dragons baseball game. The African brothers are studying at the University of Dayton this summer.

The community in Puebla, Mexico, is hopping. On June 24, the community Mass was part of the celebration for Raymundo Dominguez Gonzalez and Servando Mendez Castro, who completed their preparatory studies. The celebration also included the Baccalaurate Mass, the graduation event and a dinner with graduates and family. On June 18, Puebla held a party to celebrate Bro. Lorenzo McBride's birthday. Congratulations to all.

Bro. Esteban Reyes (right) brings Bro. Lorenzo his birthday cake.

Bro. Brian (left) and Bro. Ed with their chiles poblano

Bros. Brian Halderman and Ed Longbottom helped out in the kitchen of the Marianist community in Puebla, Mexico, while in the country studying Spanish. Bro. Ed will begin his permanent assignment in Mexico in the fall.

Two articles featuring Bro. Ed Loch appeared in the June 24 issue of Today’s Catholic. Read the articles. Bro. Ed, archivist for the Archdiocese of San Antonio, also had two articles published in the newsletter of the Association of Catholic Diocesan Archivists. Kudos to Bro. Ed.

Fr. Tom Doyle presided at the Eucharist. Photo by John Linge.

The 3rd Annual Marianist Family Picnic on June 18 at St. John's Home in Rockaway Beach, N.Y., drew 33 family members. The day, which included games, puppets and Eucharist, was sponsored by CMSC, with Bro. Walt Oberster and the Long Island advisory committee coordinating the event.

Servando Méndez Castro of the District of Mexico will not renew his temporary vows in the Society. The Province thanks Servando for his years of service to the District of Mexico and wishes him God's blessings.

PEACE & JUSTICE UPDATE Myles McCabe Province Director of Peace & Justice mmccabe@sm-usa.org Sharing Fund grants. The criteria and application forms for 2005-2006 Sharing Fund grants are available on the Marianist Web site. Special consideration is given to grants submitted by Marianist communities, religious or lay. More info, contact me at mmccabe@sm-usa.org or Sr. Mary Beth Hefti at mbhefti@sm-usa.org. Marianist Social Justice Gatherings. Representatives of 14 of the 17 Marianist secondary and middle schools in the U.S. will meet in Dayton July 20-21. Representatives from every Marianist parish will meet in Baltimore Sept. 15-17. Action Requests (To respond: Marianist Web site) The United Farmworkers call for support in broken down contract negotiations with Gallo. Crunch time for CAFTA. The trade pact that could spell misery for thousands of Central American farmers probably will come to a House vote this week. National Council of Churches USA invites you to join them in this call to pursue peace and justice in Iraq.

"ADELE PROJECT" PLANS IMMERSION WEEKEND

The planning team for the Adele Social Justice Project of the Marianist Social Justice Collaborative met June 17-18 in Cincinnati. The team prepared for an Oct. 7-9 inner-city immersion experience for young adults at the Findlay Street community in Cincinnati. From left, Jim Vogt, Jeff Campbell, Sr. Leanne Jablonski, Bro. Bob Donovan, Emileah Aguilar, Julie Reiter and Laura Libertore. E-mail asjplibertore@yahoo.com for more information. Learn more about the Adele project.

PERPETUAL VOW PROJECT UNDERWAY

Marianist brothers and sisters met May 2-5 at Via Latina 22 in Rome to work on new initiatives to prepare candidates for perpetual vows. The group will present a first draft of their proposals in September and will meet in March 2006 to discuss revisions and begin implementing the plans.

Project members working on vow preparation, front row, from left, Bro. Larry Cada, Sr. Mary Louise Foley and Bro. Héctor Darío Castelblanco. Middle row, from left, Fr. Sébastien Abalodo, Sr. Teresa de Jesús Castro Pérez, Fr. Emilio Cárdenas and Fr. Marty Solma. Back row, from left, Bro. Andre Vernhes, Fr. Léo Pauels, Bro. Tom Giardino (project director), and Bro. Tim Phillips (documents consultant).

VIA LATINA

Read the July 1, 2005, issue of Via Latina from the General Administration in Rome. Read Reminders from the Procurator General regarding papal audiences, papal blessings and visits to the Vatican Necropolis.

PROVINCE WELL REPRESENTED IN ROME

Hearty thanks to the members of the U.S. Province serving the General Administration and the Marianist International Seminary in Rome, from left, Bro. Peter Pontolillo, secretary general, Bro. DuWayne Brisendine, assistant to the secretary general for communications, Fr. David Fleming, superior general, Bro. Timothy Phillips, vice rector of the Marianist International Seminary, and Fr. George Cerniglia, general assistant for religious life and vicar general.

MARIANIST LEADERSHIP COURSE BEING DEVELOPED

In mid-June, three individuals worked on a curriculum for a new virtual learning course on Marianist leadership, which will be formatted for e-learning by NACMS and UD’s Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation (VLCFF). Shown, from left, George Lisjak, director of Marianist Educational Studies and Partnerships; Kathy Reese, English teacher and campus minister at Msgr. Hackett High School in Kalamazoo, Mich.; and Dick Ferguson, executive director of the Fitz Center at UD. Bro. Tom Giardino of the ICMF was a resource to the team.

MYSTERY MARIANIST

This sharp looking young man was a senior in high school in this photo taken almost 35 years ago. He was a drum major and clarinet player in the school band and sang in the choir. Right after graduation, he left for the Marianist novitiate in Wisconsin. Who is he?

2004-2005 PERSONNEL

THERE ARE NO CHANGES TO THE PERSONNEL. THE 2005-2006 PERSONNEL WILL BE DISTRIBUTED IN SEPTEMBER.

THE WORKING CREW OF TECABOCA BOYS CAMP

The Marianist crew who worked this summer at the four-week Texas Catholic Boy's Camp at TECABOCA in Mountain Hill, Texas, from left, Bro. Tom Heinle (New Orleans), Fr. Jim Mueller (Fort Worth), Denis Link, Tecaboca Executive Director, Bro. Jim Burkholder (San Antonio), Bro. Jim Maus (St. Louis) and Fr. Don Cowie (San Antonio). Says Denis Link: "I don't know what we would do if it weren't for them."

NEWMAN CENTER GRADUATES HONORED

On June 10, Newman Center graduates from the University of California at Santa Cruz joined Fr. Roland Bunda and Bro. David Betz at a Baccalaureate Mass at the center. Seated, Fr. Roland and Michelle Desmond; standing, from left, Joseph Sung, Bro. David, Paul Mosso, Patrick Boyce, Bro. Anthony Young and Albert Bresenio

OUT AND ABOUT

Read the upcoming travel schedule of members of the Provincial staff in St. Louis

NEWSLETTER CENTRAL

NGO REPORT. Read the June 26 issue of the Marianist NGO Report from Bro. Steve O'Neil.

MAUI REPORT. Read the July 2005 Maui newsletter from Fr. Steve Tutas.

MSJC. Read the July 2005 issue of Justice Jottings.

TOPSAIL. Read the July 2005 issue of High Tidings, the e-newsletter from the CFL Family Retreat Center in N. Topsail Beach, N.C.

PHILIPPINES. Read the first issue of Paskal, the newsletter from the street children ministry centers of Balay Pasilungan and Balay Kalamboan, Philippines, from Bro. Richard Joyal.

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BEING A CHEESEHEAD IS SERIOUS BUSINESS

Following a trip to Wisconsin and a tour of Green Bay Packers stadium, Fr. Charles Bergedick has figured out how to make a posterboard Cheesehead at a fraction of the cost of the styrofoam version in Green Bay. Fr. Charles wrote: "Don't let the members of the Provincial administration tell you that you are just playing around. This is serious business." To obtain instructions on how to make this inexpensive model, contact Fr. Charles at Washington Street in Dayton.

THE CLASSIFIEDS

The Marianist Retreat & Conference Center in Eureka, Mo., is seeking a director. Résumés are due by July 31, 2005. Read the job description. Fr. Joe Uvietta has completed three terms - nine years - as director. He will remain in the position until the MRCC board recommends a successor.

NEW CHAMINADE HALL NEARING COMPLETION

Bro. Mark Ormond (Bangalore, India) reports that construction of an addition to the educational building at the Deepahalli campus outside Bangalore is on track for completion by the end of the month. The building will be rededicated as "Chaminade Hall" on Jan. 22, 2006.

MARIAN SHRINE TOUR

Fr. Jack Russi (Cupertino) led a tour of Marian shrines in France and Spain from June 8 - 22. Shown at the Chapel of the Madeleine in Bordeaux, kneeling, Bro. Jim Leahy; standing, from left, Bro. Pat McMahon, Zachary Zabala, Fr. Jack, Cliff Martin, Betty Martin, Tim Fogle, Bro. John Haster, Mary Battaini, Fr. Bill Jarema, Roger LaJeunesse, Peggy Zabala and Virginia LaJeunesse

PRIESTS NEEDED FOR MARIANIST LIFE IN TEXAS

Brian Reavey, Marianist LIFE national coordinator, needs Marianist priests to participate and celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation at a reconciliation service for Marianist LIFE South at TECABOCA, Mountain Home, Texas, on July 29. Dinner is at 6 p.m., followed by reconciliation. Contact Nicole Trahan at n.trahan@att.net if you're available. Brian is coordinating three 2005 summer faith formation LIFE weeks for high school students in California, Ohio and Texas. Brian asks for prayers for the students, moderators, and coordinating team members as they participate in summer LIFE weeks in this 35th year of Marianist LIFE.

BRO. NORM'S CACTUS DOING WELL IN OHIO

Bro. Don Smith shares this photo of blooming prickly pear cacti at Mount St. John. Bro. Norm Eckl, who died May 14, 2005, introduced these cacti to the campus a few years ago. Bro. Don reports that the blooms are especially abundant this year. He writes, "Perhaps Norm is adding some extra fertilizer from up above."

RETREATANTS GATHER IN SAN ANTONIO

Retreatants at the Province retreat the week of July 4 had lots of sun and heat in San Antonio at the Oblate Renewal Center. PHOTO LEFT from left, Bros. John Schlund (Cupertino), Hugh Charlson (Fort Worth) and Pierre Weitkamp (Fort Worth) PHOTO RIGHT from left, Bros. Ken Thompson (Dayton) and Skip Mathews (Lusaka, Zambia, Africa) and Fr. Bob Hackel (Marianist Hall, Honolulu). Photos by Bro. Brian Halderman

MYSTERY MARIANIST UNVEILED . . .

It’s Fr. Rudy Vela, who graduated from Central Catholic High School in San Antonio. Rudy says: “What was important during high school was the presence of many talented and creative Marianist brothers. They were present to me and also to my family. This has made me realize the importance of being present as a Marianist, no matter where I go or who I’m with. I have never liked living in a "rut" (a shallow grave). Marianist life is about living life with a purpose.”

PROVINCE BIRTHDAYS

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