Volume 4, Number 22
Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2005
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FORMATION WEEKEND HELD IN ST. LOUIS

Front row, kneeling, Bro. George Kemmett, Fr. Dave McGuigan, novice director, and Novice Alfredo Chavez. second row, standing: Bro. Tobias Ferrer, Bro. Charles Johnson, vocation director, Novice Dennis Bautista, Aspirant Luis Gamboa and Novices Roberto Rivera and Armando Añeses. On stairs, from top, Fr. Joe Hartzler, presenter, Novice Andy Kosmowski, Novice Joyce Detzel, Pre-Novice Nicole Trahan, Aspirant Tom Farnsworth, Fr. Mike Lisbeth, aspirancy director-Cleveland, Novices Steve Paone and Bob Jones

Aspirants, novices and temporary professed gathered Nov. 11-13 for Formation Weekend 2005 at the Marianist Retreat & Conference Center in Eureka, Mo. The weekend began with a tour of various Marianist ministries in St. Louis, including a stop at the Provincial office on Nov. 11. Fr. Joe Hartzler (Riordan, San Francisco) presented on the theme of "The Prophetic Role of Religious Life"

Bro. Joseph Maria Mwaura (Jomo), Fr. Joe Hartzler, Sr. Eileen Cehyra, Bro. Ryan Sheehan and Novice Stephen Ries from the Meribah Province, and Sr. Gretchen Trautman

PRESIDENTS, PRINCIPALS GATHER IN ST. LOUIS

Representatives from all 18 Marianist schools attended the School Administrators Conference, held Nov. 6-9, 2005, at the Mercy Center in St. Louis. The annual meeting brings together presidents and principals of secondary and middle schools sponsored by the Marianists. The 35 attendees shared best practices, visited St. Mary's High School, and enjoyed a social and dinner at the Provincial offices. Fr. Jim Heft delivered the keynote address. Other presenters included Dr. Joseph Saliba (Dean of Engineering, University of Dayton), Bro. Charles Johnson (Province Director of Vocations), and Myles McCabe (Province Director of Peace and Justice). Novice Dennis Bautista gave witness.

Gabriel Crotti (Archbishop Riordan High School), Michael Redmond (St. Laurence College), Martin Doran (St. Laurence College), Edwina Wilson-Snyder (St. Anthony Jr./Sr. High School) and Jim Sukys (Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School)

Bro. Tom Fahy, OSF (Chaminade College Preparatory, Calif.), Fr. Joe Tarrillion (Central Catholic High School), Mary Perotti (secretary for Office of Education) and Fr. Tim Kenney (assistant for education)

Becky Cleveland (Daniel J. Gross Catholic High School), Fr. Tim Kenney (assistant for education), and Dorothy Ostrowski (Daniel J. Gross Catholic High School)

Al Early (Purcell Marian High School), Fr. John Thompson (Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory), Fr. Tom French (Archbishop Riordan High School), and John Marshall (Chaminade-Julienne High School)

SO, WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE NOVITIATE?

Bro. Tom Redmond, assistant novice director in Dayton, is often asked about the happenings at the novitiate. He is happy to announce the premiere issue of his "Novitiate News." Read it now.

The Dayton novitiate community visited fellow community member Bro. John Lemker to support his healing process. Bro. John is recovering from a broken leg and collarbone suffered when he was hit by a car on Aug. 31 while walking on the Mount St. John property. Standing, Fr. Dave McGuigan, Bro. Don Geiger, Bro. Tom Wendorf, Bro. Hugh Bihl, Bro. Tom Redmond, Bro. Leo Willett, Novice Bob Jones, Novice Steve Paone, Bro. John and Novice Roberto Rivera. Not pictured: Bro. Jack Somerville.

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

Fr. Miguel Lete Alday (Region of Colombia-Ecuador), 79, who died Nov. 14, 2005, in San Clemente, Colombia. May he rest in peace. Fr. Miguel’s obituary will appear in the next issue of FamilyOnline.

Bro. Bernardo Álvarez Gutiérrez (Province of Madrid), 87, who died Nov. 16, 2005, in Madrid. May he rest in peace. Read Bro. Bernardo's obituary.

Bro. Iwao Jean Nagata (Region of Japan), 95, who died Nov. 7, 2005, in Tokyo, Japan. May he rest in peace. Read Bro. Iwao's obituary..

Please pray also for Agustin Garcia, Maria Guadalupe Hernandez, Paul Dwyer and the father of Carmen Himenes. Read more.

AUTUMN, FOREST PARK, ST. LOUIS

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALING OF . . .

Bro. Jim Abel (Findlay Street, Cincinnati), who has moved temporarily to Mercy Siena’s assisted living for rehabilitation of his back.

Bro. Wilbert Hamm (Montgomery Road, Cincinnati), who is recuperating from an inner ear infection caused by vertigo.

Bro. Herman Lambers (Mercy Siena, Dayton), who has been moved to Mercy Siena’s nursing care division for more intensive treatment.

Bro. Paul Nomi (Marianist Hall, Honolulu), who is being treated for cancer.

Bro. Richard Schrader (Holy Rosary parish, San Antonio), who has experienced fainting spells and is being assessed for a pacemaker.

Fr. Daniel Triulzi (Maryland Avenue, St. Louis), who has experienced heartbeat irregularities.

Please pray also for Albert Sonnenburg, Robert Kiefer, Frank Kopczyk, Michael Neary, Bill Farnsworth, Theresa O'Brien and Paul Nash. Read more.

PROVINCE NEWS

Upon the recommendation of the Provincial Council, the University of Dayton has appointed Fr. Joe Lackner as interim executive director of the University of Dayton program in Bangalore, India. Fr. Joe will direct the program from Jan. 16-March 31, 2006. The District Council in collaboration with the Provincial Council and the University of Dayton will begin the search for a new executive director in the spring. Fr. Joe will return to the United States for Council meetings and the March Provincial Chapter.

Bro. Mike O'Grady reports that the first two "Province Reflection Groups," which have been endorsed by the Provincial Chapter, are scheduled for Jan. 6-8, 2006, in Phoenix and Feb. 6-8, 2006, in Atlanta. Travel and lodging are covered by the Province. Those who have responded to Donna Tucker (dtucker@sm-usa.org) by Dec. 1 will be contacted to book flights and contact the hotels. Details will be forthcoming. The groups begin with dinner at 6 p.m. and conclude on the third day at 11:30 a.m. The topic is "Province Leadership - 'Who' Owns the Province?" Areas of interest are: expectations for leadership and membership, defining Marianist culture, characteristics of Marianist leadership, how should we be structured and how should we communicate. The purpose of the groups is to have open conversation to develop input for the Provincial Chapter, Provincial Council and the membership.

Fr. Jim Fitz reports that the drafted formation policies for the Province will soon be on the PORTAL. Province members will be sent an e-mail when the policies are available, and they will be able to provide comments before the policies are finalized.

Bro. Mike O'Grady thanks the almost 300 brothers who responded to the online survey about Province retreats. The Retreat Commission is reading all comments. A summary of results will appear in the next issue of FamilyOnline.

The Province welcomes Joan Suda, who has been hired as communications manager. Joan's responsibilities include FamilyOnline, the Province Web site, the PORTAL, writing obituaries, supervising interns and other marketing and communications jobs. She has worked for the past 16 years at Sigma-Aldrich in marketing communications. Her degree is from Webster University in media studies with an emphasis in journalism. Joan is a Girl Scout troop leader for her two daughters, Elizabeth and Kelly. Note: Though she has never met him, Joan is related to Bro. Tom Suda! Her father-in-law and Bro. Tom's dad are cousins. You may contact Joan at jsuda@sm-usa.org.

Congratulations to Sr. Paulette Patritti, who has been named executive director of the Marianist Retreat & Conference Center in Eureka, Mo. Sr. Paulette has worked at MRCC for the past 16 years, serving as vice-president and director of youth services. Prior to her work with MRCC, she taught and served in administration at area schools. Sr. Paulette is a Lay Marianist Affiliate and a member of the Sparkill Dominican community. Fr. Joe Uvietta will retire as president of the center on Jan. 1, 2006.

Fr. Dave Paul announces that the DECAMP catalog is available online at www.marianist.com/decamp. Donations can be made over the Internet. A great gift idea for Christmas!

The Province office will be closed on Nov. 24-25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Happy Thanksgiving!

QUERÉTARO COMMUNITY OBSERVES ALL SOULS DAY

All the pre-novices in the District of Mexico, taken in Querétaro following the preparation of their “Altar for the Dead.”

Bro. Eduardo Longbottom reports from Querétaro, Mexico, that the community began and ended All Souls day with a traditional prayer from Tancanhuitz, San Luis Potosi area. Their optional morning service at 5 a.m. opened with incensing the altar. They then spread flower petals on the walkway and sang a prayer calling to those in purgatory to join them in the rosary so that they all could be freed to enter heaven.

MARIANIST FAMILY COUNCIL – NOVEMBER MEETING

Fr. Jim Fitz reports on the meeting of the Marianist Family Council Nov. 4-5, 2005, in San Antonio. Members are Bro. Stephen Glodek and Fr. Jim (SM); Sr. Evangeline Escobar and Sr. Marcy Loehrlein (FMI); and Marge Cavanaugh and Kurt Weber (MLNNA). The Council received a report on the Marianist Lay Formation Initiative from Director Joan McGuinness Wagner (see story below). They also received a report from the Marianist Social Justice Collaborative and its issue teams from MSJC Chairperson Fr. Ted Cassidy. The Council will create a common prayer for the three Marianist foundation celebrations in January and February. Read the news release.

MARIANIST LAY FORMATION INITIATIVE IN GEAR

Joan McGuinness Wagner, director of the Marianist Lay Formation Initiative, gave a report on the program’s successful first year to the Marianist Family Council, which met in November. Ten lay members of the Marianist Family gathered for a weekend of training in Dayton in January 2005, which was followed by continuing conversation and online classes from NACMS and UD and lay Marianist mentors. The group gathered again in October 2005 in San Antonio to identify steps of building lay Marianist communities. The group has decided to continue its formation on its own initiative. A second group of lay leaders will begin training in January 2006. Read a summary of Joan’s report.

The first group of lay leaders in San Antonio in October 2005, front row, Mike Walter; Vanessa Walter; Joan McGuinness Wagner, director, Patti Gehred and Isabella Moyer, presenter; middle row, Cynthia Estella, Maria Gomez and Mike Wasno; top row, Jessica Gonzalez and Annette Wasno

Marianist Artists at Work
BRO. JOE ASPELL - A CONSUMMATE ARTIST

Bro. Joe Aspell (San Jose, Calif.) is an award-winning artist whose creations encompass many areas-painting, sculpting, graphics, landscape architecture, furniture and stained glass. He earned his master's degrees from San Jose State University in painting and from the University of California at Santa Barbara in art history. He has studied in Italy, Greece, Turkey, Israel, Korea, Japan, China and Mexico. One of his most recent creations-a tabernacle created for Resurrection Church in Aptos, Calif.-was honored with the "Bene Award" given by Liturgy and Ministry magazine for a liturgical art competition. "Being an artist is a different path that has the ability to reach people in a way that others can't. While I love the intellectual life, such as in teaching, sometimes it doesn't reach others as quickly and deeply as art can," Bro. Joe says.

Bro. Joe's recent sculpture, "Mary Waiting" for St. John the Evangelist in Rochester, Minn.

Bro. Joe built this altar for the chapel in the new science building at Chaminade College Preparatory in Chatsworth, Calif.

NEXT ISSUE: If you're an artist and would like to be featured, e-mail dguerra@sm-usa.org. (This feature was produced by Novice Dennis Bautista.)

MYSTERY MARIANIST

The photo of this month's Mystery Marianist was taken from the tower of Notre Dame in Paris. The year was 1959 and this future Marianist brother was 29 years old. Who is he?

Looking Back
THE MARYNOOK NOVITIATE, GALESVILLE, WIS.

Bro. Urban Naal shares this photo of Marynook, the novitiate of the former St. Louis Province. Founded in 1941 in Galesville, Wis., Marynook served as the novitiate from 1941 to 1973. The house hosted retreats from 1973 to 1984, when the Provincial Council decided to close the facility and sell the property.

TASK FORCE DEVELOPS BOARD FORMATION

The Marianist Board Formation Task Force met in St. Louis Nov. 10-12, 2005, co-chaired by Bro. Jack Ventura and Tony Fitzgerald. The task force reviewed the recent survey sent to all members of boards, began developing a comprehensive board formation for boards and advisory groups, and planned a national gathering for CEOs, directors and board chairs. Shown front row, Alvan Sage, Bro. Mike O'Grady, Nancy Costello, Carol Ramey and Bro. Jack. On the staircase, from top, Tony Fitzgerald, Bro. Gene Meyerpeter, Joan McGuinness Wagner and Fr. Tim Kenney. Not shown: Lisa Gooding and Bro. Bill Campbell

2006 JUBILEE PLACES, DATES ANNOUNCED

Read the dates and locations of the 2006 jubilee celebrations from the Office of Religious Life.

FROM THE SCHOOLS . . .

ST. LAURENCE COLLEGE. Congratulations to St. Laurence College in Dublin, Ireland, ranked second in the country in sending its graduates to college. More than 92 percent of last year's graduating class went on to study at universities, according to the Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland. In an article from the Sunday Times - Ireland, "Although two of the top three places nationally are filled by non fee-paying schools, 13 of the top 20 require fees for attendance. One that bucked the trend was St. Laurence College in Loughlinstown, Dublin. Run by the Marianist order, the non-fee-paying school came second nationally . . . Anne McCarry, the deputy principal at St Laurence, said the college's support network for career planning and study timetabling enabled students to realise their potential."

The Dublin Marianist community with guest Bro. Javier Anso. Clockwise from bottom left, Bro. Gerry Mc Auley, Bro. Javier, Fr. Neville O'Donohue, Bro. Fred Rech and Bro. Jim Contadino. Fr. Mike Reaume is currently assisting at Nolan Catholic High School in Fort Worth. The group is standing before a "High Cross," many of which have carvings depicting the life of Christ and saints.

VIANNEY BEGINS CAMPAIGN. St. John Vianney High School in Kirkwood, Mo., held a groundbreaking ceremony on Oct. 14 to mark the beginning of the school's capital campaign. Building plans include a state-of-the-art field house, a commons/entrance area, and new parking lots.

Breaking ground for the new construction, Pam and Kevin Haar, Denise and Rick Bumb, Larry Keller (principal), John Vatterott and Fr. Robert Osborne (president). For information, contact Bill Bommarito at 314.965.4853, ext. 166.

WHO'S DOING WHAT

Bro. Alex Tuss (Sawmill Road, Dayton) announces that the new DVD, "Faces in India," is available. The DVD includes an introduction by photographer Joshua M. K. Goocey and features photos set to music that depict a journey into Bangalore, India. The cost is $30, with $27 of the cost donated directly to the Play Schools in Bangalore. To order, contact alex.tuss@notes.udayton.edu

Fay Bourgeois reports that about 35 St. Mary's University students are participating in the "Be an S.M. Friend" program (formerly "Adopt a Brother") at the Marianist Residence in San Antonio. The students adopt a brother as a mentor and friend and accompany him to activities, including sing-a-longs, concerts and bingo. Bro. Joe Barrett suggested the name for the program. Bro. Isak Keyman-Ige helps Fay coordinate the program. Read more.

Fr. Paul Marshall, UD rector, presided at an African-American liturgy at the university's Immaculate Conception chapel on Nov. 20, which was part of Black Catholic History month celebrations.

Frs. Francis Tandoh, Paul Marshall and Joshua Otusafo

PEACE AND JUSTICE COMMISSION MEETS IN SAN ANTONIO

The Province Peace and Justice Commission met Nov. 4-6 at St. Mary's University in San Antonio to develop a strategic plan for implementing the ministry of advancing social justice in the Province. Bro. Frank O'Donnell was chosen to serve as chair of the commission. Back row, Bro. Dave Murphy, Bro. Frank O'Donnell, and Dick Hoerl (facilitator). Middle row, Myles McCabe, Bro. Steve O'Neil, Fr. Bernie Lee and Bro. Brian Halderman. Front row, Fr. Ted Cassidy, Bro. Phil Aaron, Fr. Paul Marshall and Bro. Dick Olsen

MARIANIST RESIDENCE THANKS VETERANS

To commemorate Veteran's Day (Nov. 11), the Marianist Residence in San Antonio shares this "honor roll" of residents and employees who served our country. We thank them for their service and dedication and express our gratitude that they are part of our Marianist Family. Other Marianist veterans should contact amueller@sm-usa.org so the Province can compile a complete list of names.

U.S. ARMY: Guillermo Acosta, Carl T. Barker, Paul J. Fanucchi, Bro. Alva Gillis, Bro. Harold Lootens, Bro. Robert Riemann and Fr. Ade Windisch U.S. NAVY: Bro. Louis Mason MISSOURI ARMY NATIONAL GUARD: Bro. Paul Metzger U.S. MARINES: Eloy Olivarri

PORTRAIT: NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY COMMUNITIES

The editor found this terrific portrait in her files and even though it was taken some months ago, it's definitely worth sharing. Members of the Rockaway and Cape May Point Marianist communities joined for a retreat earlier this year, front row, Fr. Paul Landolfi, Bros. John Collins, Tom Trager, Al Koch, Ray Miklich and Fr. Ted Cassidy, back row, Bro. Walt Oberster, Fr. Joe Lynch, Bro. Steve O'Neil and Bro. Jim Fitzgibbons. Not shown: Fr. Terry Weik and Bro. Ed Unferdorfer, both of whom are in the Cape May Point community

THE CLASSIFIEDS

Fr. Bernie Lee announces two job opportunities at St. Mary's University in San Antonio: Director of University Ministry, and University Minister for Liturgy. Read about the director position. Read about the minister position. Contact Fr. Bernie at bleesm@stmarytx.edu or 210.431.8094.

OUT AND ABOUT

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

Read updated changes to the personnel. For more copies of the new personnel, e-mail amueller@sm-usa.org. Remember that personnel information on the PORTAL is updated on a regular basis at www.marianist.com/portal

NEWSLETTER CENTRAL

REDS. Read the October 2005 issue of the REDS newsletter (Ragpickers Education Development Scheme) from India.

CMSC. Read the November 2005 issue of Centerpoint.com from Bro. Walt Oberster, the newsletter from the Center for Marianist Spirituality & Communities.

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AND THE PHOTOGRAPHER IS . . .

Fr. Roland Bunda, who sends us many beautiful photographs, often from his spot in Santa Cruz, Calif.

MYSTERY MARIANIST UNVEILED . . .

It's Bro. Howard Hughes (Roland Ave., Baltimore), noted Marianist musician and composer. Bro. Howard's life lesson: "I try to do my best each day and hope that my Angel records it in my dossier. Each day I rise early to start another project or to try to finish one, and I pray that God may give me the grace to be helpful to three friends of mine who are on death row and with whom I correspond regularly. I count on Divine Mercy that something I do each day will help me to persevere."

JUST ONE MORE . . .

Fr. Dave McGuigan, novice director in Dayton, at the Cincinnati Zoo. Photo by Novice Bob Jones.

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