Volume 4, Number 18
Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2005
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CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY CELEBRATES 50 YEARS

Chaminade University of Honolulu celebrated its 50th anniversary last weekend, with more than 700 on campus attending the official kickoff on Sept. 17. Congratulations to all who have made Chaminade such a special place. See story below.

BRO. SEAN DOWNING TO PROFESS PERPETUAL VOWS

Bro. Sean Downing, 37, will profess perpetual vows in the Society of Mary at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2005, at Immaculate Conception chapel at the University of Dayton. Fr. Jim Fitz will preside at the Eucharist, Bro. Stephen Glodek will accept the vows, and Fr. Paul Marshall will give the homily. The vow ceremony will be followed by a reception and dinner.

Bro. Sean professed first vows May 18, 2002. He teaches religion at Chaminade-Julienne High School. Fr. Paul invites all members of the Province to an open house for Bro. Sean at the Stonemill/Kiefaber community on Friday, Sept. 30, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fr. Paul reports that overnight accommodations for Province members on Saturday night only can be made with Patti O'Grady at Bergamo Center at 937.426.2363, ext. 239. No rooms are available at Bergamo on Friday night. Our prayers are with Bro. Sean.

DISTRICT OF MEXICO CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY

The District of Mexico celebrated its 25th anniversary on Sept. 10-11, 2005, in Coatzacoalcos, Mexico. Fr. Cris Janson and Bros. Jerry Sullivan and Bob Wood arrived in Coatzacoalcos in September 1980 with the goal of increasing vocations. Festivities included a Mass on Sept. 10 celebrated by Fr. Cris and Fr. Santiago Leal, pastor of Sacred Heart Church (the District's first mission), followed by dinner. On Sept. 11, local lay Marianists sponsored an evening Eucharist and dinner at Taller San Jose Obrero (the District's second mission). More than 100 attended the festivities, which included speeches by Bros. Jerry, Bob and Roberto Rapp, who has served the District for about 25 years.

From left, Bros. Jerry Sullivan, Bob Wood and Roberto Hanss and Fr. Cris Janson cut cake in celebration of the District of Mexico's 25th anniversary.

PROVINCE MEMBERS ENCOURAGED TO READ DOCUMENTS

Fr. Jim Fitz encourages Province members to read several documents that will be discussed at the Provincial Chapter in San Antonio from Sept. 23 - 25, 2005. These documents can be discussed in community meetings as well as during future visitations by the Provincial Council. The three documents are: (1) “A Work in Progress” - the report of the Provincial Council to the September Chapter; (2) a report on the future structure of the Provincial Council; and, (3) a report on the study of the future of parish ministry in the Province. The documents also are available on the PORTAL at www.marianist.com/portal.

RETREAT COMMISSION MEETS IN BALTIMORE

The National Marianist Retreat Commission met in Baltimore Sept. 16-19 at the Roland Avenue community to plan the 2006 and 2007 summer retreats. The commission members attended Sunday Eucharist at St. Joseph Catholic community in Eldersburg, Md., and joined the community for dinner. Members are Fr. Rudy Vela (chair), Bros. Bernie Stratman, Bob Wiethorn, Tom Redmond, Jack Ventura and Sr. Mary Louise Foley. Shown from left, Bro. Bob, Fr. Paul Reich, Bro. Jesse O'Neill, Fr. George Onida, Fr. Pat Tonry, Fr. Rudy, Bro. Bernie, Bro. Tobias Ferrer, and Bro. Tom. Bro. Jack took the photo.

FIVE MEN BEGIN NOVITIATE IN EASTERN AFRICA

On Sept. 11, 2005, five young men made their promises and began their two-year novitiate formation in Limuru, Kenya. Our best wishes to Innocent Chikwanda, Joseph Kimani Kamotho, John Darius Mulenga, George Opala and George Sakala. Fr. Mike Nartker presided at the Eucharist and Bro. Steve Grazulis received the promises of the new novices. Fr. Martin Solma was the homilist. The group completed the Aspirancy Program under Bro. Joseph Maria Mwaura and Bro. Patrick Kagai. They will now begin novitiate formation under the directorship of Bro. Steve and Fr. Mike. We pray for God's generous blessings upon all of them.

At the Eucharist, from left, Fr. Mike Nartker, Innocent Chikwanda, Joseph Kamotho, George Opala, John Mulenga, George Sakala and Bro. Steve Grazulis

PERSONNEL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Fr. Jim Tobin has been appointed director of the Our Lady of the Pillar community in St. Louis for a first term of three years, effective Aug. 15, 2005. The Provincial Council thanks Fr. Don Cahill for his service as director at Our Lady of the Pillar parish.

Bro. Brian Zampier has been appointed director of the new Marybrook community in St. Louis for a first term of three years, effective Aug. 15, 2005.

Bro. Mike Murphy has been assigned to the Findlay Street community in Cincinnati, with ministry at St. Francis de Sales grade school.

Congratulations and best wishes to all.

GLASS PANELS AT UD HONOR CHAMINADE, MARTYRS

Bro. Charles Wanda created these five-foot glass panels, which depict Blessed William Joseph Chaminade (left) and the four Marianist martyrs. The Alumni Hall community in Dayton donated the new artwork, which hangs in the main lobby of the University of Dayton's Marianist Hall. The panels were blessed on Sept. 18, the feast day of the martyrs.

CIRCULAR FROM GA DISCUSSES SENIOR MARIANISTS

Superior General Fr. David Fleming has written Circular No. 14, “To All Religious Marianist Over the Age of 70,” dated Sept. 12, 2005. Fr. Fleming states, “I am writing to emphasize that the vocation to be a ‘missionary of Mary’ is a project for a lifetime, something that continues bringing rich results at any age, not a task from which we retired at some stated age." Read the circular.

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

Bro. Bob, recent

Bro. Bob, 1980s

Bro. Bob, undated

Bro. Robert Kraft, 73, who died Sept. 12, 2005, in Troy, Ohio. May he rest in peace. A Mass of Christian Burial for Bro. Bob was held Sept. 17 at Immaculate Conception chapel at the University of Dayton. Fr. Jim Fitz presided at the Mass, and Fr. Lawrence Schoettelkotte gave the homily. Bro. Bob was buried at Queen of Heaven cemetery at Mount St. John in Dayton. A reception followed. Read Bro. Robert's obituary.

Bro. Benito Revuelta Abecia (Province of Zaragoza), 90, who died Sept. 7, 2005, in Zaragoza, Spain. May he rest in peace. Read Bro. Benito's obituary.

Bro. Agustin Calzada Gutiérrez (Province of Madrid), 73, who died Sept. 16, 2005, in Pola de Lena, Spain. May he rest in peace. Read Bro. Agustin's obituary.

Boas Kullu, who died in Orissa, India. May he rest in peace. Boas was the father of Bro. Ajit Kullu (District of India).

Joseph Gatto, who died Aug. 11, 2005, in Sedona, Ariz. May he rest in peace. Joseph was a Lay Marianist Affiliate and father of Dennis Gatto (former member of the Province of Cincinnati).

MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN

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 (Center Marianist Community, Honolulu), who continues treatment for brain tumors.

Bro. Martin McMurtrey (Central Catholic, San Antonio), who is recovering after a hospitalization for back problems.

Fr. Vincent Plassenthal (Puerto Rico), who will undergo radiation treatment for a brain tumor. He is living at Mercy Siena in Dayton during the treatment.

Please also pray for Jim Sullivan, Fr. Jim Russell, Arthur Hammel, Bro. Lorenzo McBride's mother and hurricane victims. Read more.

CHAMINADE 50TH ANNIVERSARY BEGINS WITH EUCHARIST

Students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends gathered at Chaminade University of Honolulu on Sept. 17, 2005, to celebrate the kickoff of the university’s 50th anniversary. A Mass of Thanksgiving at Mamiya Theatre was “standing room only,” followed by a large reception. The Mass included a 200-member processional. The celebration continues through September 2006 with a speaker series, alumni weekend, a fun run, and other activities. More photos in the next issue of FamilyOnline.

Participating in the opening liturgical celebration for the university’s 50th anniversary weekend, from left, Frs. Steve Tutas, Allen DeLong, Tim Kenney and Joe Lackner

Marianist Sharing Fund in Action
COMMUNITY SCHOOL OFFERS HOPE IN BALTIMORE

The Community School was established in 1982 by residents of the Remington community in Baltimore City to support youth who suffer from a poor educational system, a high dropout rate and conditions of poverty and danger. Bro. Frank O’Donnell and the Baltimore Marianist community have been a presence in this neighborhood school since its inception. Bro. Frank organized an advisory board and has helped expand school services through the Marianist Sharing Fund. Justin Switzer, 2005 class valedictorian, said at graduation: “I plan to succeed where others have failed, live where others have died, and give where others have taken. I plan to assure that my life will be great . . .”

UPDATE: MADELEINE HOUSE MARIANIST COMMUNITY

Bro. Paul Galantowicz, Bro. Tom Heinle, Elizabeth Cooke (volunteer with the Marianist Volunteer Program) and Lay Marianist Beverly Barre are in Houston. Lay Marianists Kevin and Brenda Fitzpatrick and their children are in Indianapolis. Bro. Tom is working with St. Vincent de Paul; Elizabeth is working for Catholic Charities; and Paul and Beverly are working with Red Cross. All four are staying with Bro. Jim Barrette, 6409 Brookside Drive, Houston, TX 77023. Several members of the Madeleine House community will try to return to New Orleans later this week to assess the situation with the Madeleine House. The Province sends prayers, best wishes and blessings to this intrepid group, and all others who suffer from this disaster.

TOPSAIL SUMMER FAMILY RETREATS

Fr. Al McMenamy and Bro. Ray McQuade (photo top left) lead prayer at a family retreat at the CFL Center; family members enjoy the retreats at Topsail, especially the beach!

WHO'S DOING WHAT

Bro. Tim Phillips

Bros. Hugh Bihl, Larry Cada, Callistus Jeje and Tim Phillips attended the fifth biennial conference on the French School of Spirituality at Christ the King seminary in East Aurora, N.Y., entitled "Living Signs of Christ Jesus: Sacramental and Liturgical Aspects of the French School of Spirituality - Lessons for the Present Age." Bro. Tim presented a session on Blessed William Joseph Chaminade.

Congratulations to Teri Rizvi, associate vice president for public relations at the University of Dayton, whose editorial about visiting family in Pakistan appeared in the Sept. 14 issue of USA Today. Read the article.

Congratulations to Fr. Joe Tarrillion, who renewed his commitment as president of Central Catholic High School in San Antonio during a Mass on Sept. 14 in the school's gym. This is his fifth three-year term as school president. Under Fr. Joe's leadership, the school completed a capital campaign that raised $3.6 million to fund scholarships and campus improvements. This year's freshman class of 150 is one of the largest in recent years.

Fr. Joe Tarrillion greets students on the first day of school. He graduated from Central Catholic in 1951.

Congratulations to new FMI pre-novice Sr. Nicole Trahan, who was received Sept. 5 in San Antonio. Sr. Nicole, a Texas native, received her bachelor's degree from Texas A&M and her master's from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, where she now works.

Brian Reavey, national coordinator for Marianist LIFE, invites young adults to the Marianist Young Adult Retreat on Oct. 28-30 in Menlo Park, Calif. View a flyer and a sign-up form for the retreat. E-mail breavey@sm-usa.org.

Two Marianists recently celebrated special birthdays: Bro. Charles Ehrenfeld celebrated his 90th birthday in Cupertino, Calif., and Fr. John Bolin celebrated his 80th birthday in Honolulu. Congratulations to both!

Fr. John (left) with Bro. Bernie Ploeger at Fr. John's birthday celebration.

Bro. Charles celebrates at the Villa in Cupertino

The Marianist Sisters of San Antonio have started an Internet prayer ministry for those affected by Katrina. E-mail your petitions to
sisterprayers@yahoo.com

Bro. Joseph Maria Mwaura (Jomo) has begun a program in pastoral counseling at Loyola College of Maryland and is living at the Roland Avenue community in Baltimore. Bro. Jomo will return to the District of Eastern Africa in 2007 and become involved in the formation program at the Marianist novitiate in Limuru.

Bro. Jomo

Fr. Charles Miller, professor of theology at St. Mary’s University, will guide a small group to the Holy Land from Dec. 18 to Jan. 2, including Midnight Mass in Bethlehem. Contact Fr. Charles at 210.436.3918 or cmiller2@stmarytx.edu.

NEWS FROM THE VOCATION DIRECTOR

Read the latest Vocation News from Bro. Charles Johnson, national vocation director.

MARIANIST WORLD DAY OF PRAYER - OCT. 9, 2005

Bro. Jack Ventura offers a prayer service from Steve Rizzoli that Marianist communities may use to commemorate the 2005 World Day of Prayer on Oct. 9. The document includes information about the Marian Shrine of Nam Yang in Nam Yang, South Korea, where members of the worldwide Marianist Family will gather on the World Day of Prayer.

BRO. ELMER DUNSKY HONORED FOR SERVICE

Chaminade University of Honolulu bid farewell to Bro. Elmer Dunsky at a reception on Sept. 8 on the University's campus. Bro. Elmer is retiring after more than 40 years of service and leadership in CUH's education division. The university named the "Bro. Elmer Dunsky Conference Room" in his honor. From left, Sue Wesselkamper (university president), Bro. Elmer Dunsky, Bro. Bernie Ploeger, and Lynn Simek-Morgan (interim dean of education)

HAPPY 35TH BIRTHDAY TO MARIANIST LIFE !

You are cordially invited to attend the 35th anniversary celebration for Marianist LIFE on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005, at St. Mary's University in San Antonio. View an invitation and a reply card for the event. Questions? Contact National Coordinator Brian Reavey at breavey@sm-usa.org.

CINCINNATI ENQUIRER STORY FEATURES PURCELL MARIAN

A story in the Aug. 28, 2005, issue of the Cincinnati Enquirer about Purcell Marian High School included quotes from the school's principal, Al Early, and Bro. Joe Kamis, superintendent of Catholic schools. The article highlights efforts to revitalize Purcell Marian by increasing enrollment and improving perceptions about the inner-city school. Because it is one of Cincinnati's most ethnically balanced schools, parents, neighborhood officials, and school administrators are hopeful that Purcell Marian can maintain a meaningful presence in the community. Read the article.

MARIANIST FAMILY AT WORLD YOUTH DAY

Bro. Jack Ventura (Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis) led a Province-sponsored group of more than 35 Marianist family members from Aug. 16 - 21, 2005, to World Youth Day in Cologne, Germany. Participants included aspirants Tom Farnsworth and Luis Gamboa; contacts Robert Bowie, Jacob Friesenhahn, Chris Nieport and Ken Barrett; brothers from Korea and Kenya; and teachers, students and chaperones from St. John Vianney High School and Chaminade College Preparatory in St. Louis, Emmanuel parish in Dayton, and St. Louis School in Honolulu. Highlights included meeting the pope and celebrating a Marianist-sponsored Eucharist at a local parish. Fr. David Fleming, superior general, presided at the Eucharist, which was attended by more than 400 people.

Rey Gustamente (St. Mary's University campus ministry), Brian Reavey (National Coordinator for Marianist LIFE) and Ashley McEnary (Marianist LIFE moderator and teacher at Chaminade College Preparatory in St. Louis), at World Youth Day in Germany

MYSTERY MARIANIST

This month’s “Mystery Marianist” was 28 when this ordination photo was taken in 1973. He was just finishing seminary studies in St. Louis. Who is he?

PROVINCE NEWS

HELENA STRAUCH JOINS DEVELOPMENT. Lisa Gooding, executive director of development, announces that Helena Strauch has joined the Development Office as special projects officer. She will research and prepare proposals for Marianist ministries. Helena earned a master's in business administration from Stetson University and has worked extensively in marketing, public relations and development. Welcome, Helena!

GET YOUR EXTRAS HERE. Extra copies of the Spring 2005 and Summer 2005 issues of ALIVE magazine are available on a first-come, first-served basis. E-mail amueller@sm-usa.org.

FAMILY ONLINE PUBLICATION DATE CHANGE. Due to computer work at the Province Office the weekend of Sept. 30-Oct. 2, the publication dates for the next two issues of FamilyOnline are Tuesday, Oct. 11, and Tuesday, Oct. 25.

OUT AND ABOUT

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

LINDELL COMMUNITY HOSTS LIFE SOCIAL

The Lindell Boulevard community in St. Louis hosted a social on Aug. 30 for local Marianist LIFE moderators and coordinating team members. Sitting, from left, Sarah Armstrong, Lainey Trahan, and Bro. Charlie Johnson. Standing, from left, Bro. Jack Ventura, Barbara Bohn, Ashley McEnary, Brian Reavey and Bro. Mike O'Grady. Not pictured: Matt Dailey

NEWSLETTER CENTRAL

EASTERN AFRICA. Read the July/August 2005 issue of Connections, the newsletter of the District of Eastern Africa.

PHILIPPINES. Read the August 2005 issue of Alive in the Philippines, the newsletter from Bro. Richard Joyal.

MSJC. Read the September 2005 issue of Justice Jottings from the Marianist Social Justice Collaborative.

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MYSTERY MARIANIST UNVEILED . . .

It’s Fr. Ralph Siefert, who now lives in the Marybrook community in St. Louis. He is president of Chaminade College Preparatory School. Fr. Ralph’s life lesson: “Life’s not easy, but our vocation makes it very rich and worthwhile. Our response to God’s call is to do what we do as fully as we can, and with as much enthusiasm as possible!”

PEACE & JUSTICE TRIP TO KOREA, JAPAN

Jim Vogt, director of the Marianist Social Justice Collaborative, and his wife, Susan, recently spent two months in Korea and Japan doing peace and justice workshops and consultation. They also met with lay Marianists groups in Seoul and Tokyo. Pictured are participants in a meeting with a Tokyo Lay Marianist community. Included are Fr. Louis Shimizu (standing, far left), regional superior; Bro. Dave Herbold (standing, third from right); Fr. Francis Tomiki (seated, far right); and Jim and Susan (seated on the left).

JUST ONE MORE . . .

World Youth Day tour group leader Bro. Jack Ventura says a decade of the rosary in front of the cathedral in Cologne, Germany.See story in this issue.

THE CLASSIFIEDS

Secretary. The CMSC office in Philadelphia is seeking a part-time secretary. Read the job description from Bro. Walt Oberster.

OOPS . . .

We didn't identify the woman with Bro. Bill Deanhofer in this photo from the last issue of FamilyOnline. It's Becky Berger, who works at Governor's Island. They served more than 1,500 meals during July to those visiting Governor's Island.

PROVINCE BIRTHDAYS

September

October

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