Volume 4, Number 23
Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005
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CONTACTS ATTEND VOCATION RETREAT AT CAPE MAY

Bro. Stephen Glodek and Bro. Charles Johnson led a Marianist vocation retreat for seven contacts on Nov. 18-20, 2005, at the Marianist Family Retreat Center in Cape May Point, N.J. Photo above, contacts David Valpone, Brandon Alana-Maugaotea, Chris Nieport and Reynard Nivera. Photo below, Sr. Laura Leming, Bro. Al Koch and Fr. Terry Weik assisted with music, prayer services and transportation for the retreat.

PROVINCE NEWS

Bro. DuWayne Brisendine will join the Marianist Hall community in Honolulu effective Dec. 25, and will begin teaching at Chaminade University in Honolulu in January. The Province thanks DuWayne for his generous service in communications with the General Administration in Rome (Via Latina, death notices, etc.) May the Lord bless him in his new ministry in Hawai'i. Bro. Michael McAward from the Province of Meribah will replace Bro. DuWayne.

FROM THE GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

Read the Dec. 1, 2005, issue of Via Latina.

Read the Nov. 27, 2005, prayer intentions.

LAY FORMATION COORDINATORS GATHER FOR FIRST TIME

At the Roland Avenue community in Baltimore on Dec. 2-3, Bro. Jack Ventura called together all lay Marianist formation coordinators to share information about the ministries for possible collaboration. It was the first meeting of the group since the Province began.

Front row, Bro. Jack, liaison from the Province office, and Joan McGuinness Wagner, director of the Lay Marianist Formation Initiative; middle row, Bro. Tom Giardino, executive director for the International Center for Marianist Formation, and Marge Cavanaugh, president of MLNNA. Standing, Carol Ramey, director of NACMS, Brian Reavey, national coordinator for Marianist LIFE and Marianist young adults, and Isabella Moyer, Marianist Lay Communities of North America, Asia, Australia and Ireland. Not present: Tony Garascia, president of the International Organization of Marianist Lay Communities, and Bro. Walt Oberster of the Center for Marianist Spirituality & Communities

Vocation Office
REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDATES FOR SOCIETY OF MARY

In light of recent news headlines involving sexuality, religious life and the Catholic Church, Vocation Director Bro. Charles Johnson thought it would be helpful to review the steps candidates must take before applying for Marianist aspirancy, and the background checks the vocation office completes on each candidate. Read the list.

Read the Nov. 22, 2005, issue of Vocation News.

PORTRAIT: THE BROTHERS OF CLEVELAND

Brothers from the Marcella Road and St. Clair Avenue communities in Cleveland posed for this portrait during the Thanksgiving holiday, Nov. 25, 2005. They're looking forward to the Jan. 22, 2006, celebration of the 150th anniversary of Marianists in Cleveland. All invited! Contact Bro. Jack Dempsey. Seated, Bros. Paul Hoffman, Joe Scheible, Will Halloway, Fr. Bill Behringer and Bro. Dave Murphy; standing, Aspirant Luis Gamboa, Bro. Bob Dzubinski, Fr. George Abmayr, Bros. Jack Dempsey, Richard Roesch, Dave Conrad, Fr. Mike Lisbeth and Aspirant Tom Farnsworth

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

Bro. Tony, undated

Bro. Tony, January 2005

Bro. Anthony Young, 77, who died Nov. 25, 2005, in Mountain View, Calif. May he rest in peace. A Mass of Christian Burial for Bro. Tony was celebrated Dec. 1 at Queen of Apostles Church in San Jose, Calif. Fr. Tim Kenney presided at the Mass, and Fr. Roland Bunda gave the homily. Bro. Tony will be buried in Honolulu. He served for many years as an outreach minister with students at the Newman Catholic Center at the University of California at Santa Cruz. The mayor of Santa Cruz proclaimed Jan. 22, 2005, “Brother Tony Young Day” to honor his service. Read Bro. Anthony's obituary.

Please pray also for Bill Farnsworth, Steve Komrska and Ruth Maas. Read more.

EARLY WINTER, HOOSIER NATIONAL PARK, INDIANA

Photo courtesy of Bro. Bob Resing, S.M. 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. Art Dofing and Fr. Richard O’Shaughnessy (Curé of Ars, St. Louis), who were involved in a traffic accident on Nov. 30. Both are recovering at home. Doctors performed a heart catherization on Bro. Art and discovered he had had a heart attack.

Bro. Paul Nomi (Marianist Hall, Honolulu), who continues to be treated for cancer.

Fr. Vincent Plassenthal (Mercy Siena, Dayton), who has completed radiation treatments for a brain tumor.

Bro. Frank Smith (North Topsail Beach, N.C.), whose prostate cancer has returned and is awaiting treatment.

Sue Wesselkamper, who is recovering at home from surgery. Sue is president of Chaminade University of Honolulu.

Please pray also for Robert Buttner, Maria Chavez and James Stryker. Read more.

THANKSGIVING ON MARYLAND AVENUE

Contributing chefs included Fr. Jim Fitz, Novice Dennis and Bro. Steve Glodek, among others

Spam Musubi (yes, Spam) was one of the many delicacies served at the Maryland Avenue community Thanksgiving feast in St. Louis. Novice Dennis Bautista says that Spam is widely enjoyed on the Hawaiian Islands, where he grew up. The Marybrook and Lindell communities in St. Louis also joined in the festivities. Try Dennis' Spam Musubi.

Marianist Sharing Fund in Action
RETREAT CENTER REACHES OUT TO DIVERSE CULTURES

The Marianist Sharing Fund is helping Fr. Ted Cassidy expand programs to encourage cultural and ethnic diversity at the Marianist Retreat Center in Cape May Point, N.J. Last March, the center held a Latino Family Retreat titled "Tending the Garden of the Family." Twenty-three participants enjoyed Latino music, shared devotions to Mary, performed fun skits and feasted on Hispanic foods. In April 2005, the center held its annual "African-American Revival Black Catholics Retreat." The 34 participants were treated to African American music, food and art. Fr. Paul Marshall served as chaplain. "The black Catholic community has come to feel comfortable at the retreat center. Now we see grandmothers inviting their grandchildren because they realize how this strengthens family life," said Fr. Ted.

MYSTERY MARIANIST

Our "Mystery Marianist" was only two years old (and adorable) when this photo was taken in Milwaukee. This future Marianist was born in 1945 and made first vows in 1964. He lives in a sunny clime. Who is he?

Looking Back
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION MONUMENT AT UD

St. Mary's Institute (now the University of Dayton) constructed a monument in 1904 to commemorate the 50th jubilee of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception in 1854. The monument, which cost about $3,000 in 1904, features a pedestal and column made of granite from Vermont with the statue of the Madonna made of Carrara marble. Today, it stands between the Roesch Library and St. Mary's Hall, celebrating its 101st anniversary of dedication on Dec. 8. Postcard image courtesy of Marianist Lay Affiliate Jim Cullina.

2006 JUBILEE PLACES, DATES ANNOUNCED

Read the revised dates and locations of the 2006 jubilee celebrations from the Office of Religious Life. The date of the jubilee celebration on the East Coast is Saturday, April 29, 2006

CELEBRATING ADVENT IN BALTIMORE

The Province Assembly 2007 committee celebrated the 2nd Sunday of Advent at the Roland Avenue community in Baltimore with Marianists from Eldersburg, Md., and lay Marianists who were meeting with Bro. Jack Ventura (see photo earlier in issue). Front row, Bro. Jack Somerville, Bro. Joseph Maria Mwaura (Jomo) and Diane Guerra. Middle row, Bro. Jesse O’Neill, Pat Stephens and Bro. John Haster. Back row, Fr. Pat Tonry, Sr. Miriam Ukeritis, CSJ (assembly facilitator), Bro. Frank O’Donnell and Fr. Larry Doersching. The assembly committee met from Dec. 3-5.

FROM THE SCHOOLS . . .

NOLAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL juniors and seniors heard presentations on Oct. 19 from Journey of Hope, a nonprofit organization that promotes alternatives to the death penalty. The presenters were family members of murder victims. They shared stories of tragedy and their struggle for healing. Their message focused on choosing compassion and forgiveness over revenge to heal and to end the cycle of violence. Visit www.journeyofhope.org.

Barbara Allen shared her story about her uncle, a foreign national, who was put to death in Texas without receiving his full international rights.

ST. MARY'S UNIVERSITY School of Law received a $300,000 challenge grant from the SBC Foundation for technology upgrades as part of a $1.6 million renovation project. The money will be used for classroom improvements, computer monitors and advanced audiovisual technologies.

VILLA ANGELA-ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL.
2005 marks the 15th anniversary of Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School. Formed by a merger between Villa Angela Academy and St. Joseph High School in 1990, VASJ boasts nearly 190 years of educational excellence from both schools. The school continues traditions of academic achievement, strong athletics, community service, leadership and deep commitment to Jesus Christ and Gospel values.

CHAMINADE-MADONNA. Congratulations to the Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory Lions football team, which won its second Florida High School Athletic Association Class 2A state championship in three years. In 2003, the Lions defeated Madison County for the title.

NOLAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL. The Nolan Catholic High School Viking football team won its second consecutive Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools Div. 1-6A state championship by defeating Trinity Christian Academy in double-overtime on Nov. 26. Congratulations!

Nolan Head Coach Joe Prud'homme with Nolan senior Tony Martinez. Photo by Monica Germinario

COLLABORATIVE MEETS ON SWEATSHOP LABOR ISSUES

The Marianist Social Justice Collaborative's Sweatshop Labor Issue Team met at the University of Dayton on Oct. 14, 2005. The team developed strategies to persuade Wal-Mart to eliminate its sweatshop conditions in factories. Shown, Bill Hirt, Joe Jacobson, Ben Schnier, Rich Wokutch, Jim Vogt, Emily Nohner, Joan Cook, Bro. Steve O'Neil and Al Prendergast, issue team chair.

WHO'S DOING WHAT

A retirement celebration for Fr. Joe Uvietta (Curé of Ars, St. Louis) was held at the Marianist Retreat & Conference Center in Eureka, Mo., on Nov. 20. More than 100 people attended the Eucharist and supper that followed. Fr. Joe will retire as president of the center on Jan. 1, 2006. Congratulations and best wishes to Fr. Joe.

Fr. Joe (left) with Bro. Bob Wood at the June 2005 jubilee celebration in St. Louis

Bro. Gene Frank (San Juan, Cupertino) is on the cutting edge of technology—he has his own "blog" (Internet web log) that focuses on topics of interest to Marianists. He will be updating it daily. Read Bro. Gene's blog.

A new sculpture created by Bro. Mel Meyer symbolizing the St. Louis region was unveiled in a public ceremony in downtown Kirkwood, Mo., on Nov. 19. The metal sculpture, donated by Bro. Mel, depicts an arch with water flowing beneath it. Bro. Mel is the founder, director, resident artist and curator of the Marianist Galleries. Congratulations to Bro. Mel.

Fr. Ted Ley (West Hills, Calif.) has revised "A Pacific Marianist Anthem," written for a former province anniversary, to "An American Marianist Anthem." He adapted and arranged a German Renaissance melody for his lyrics. View the music score.

INTERNAT'L TEAM FOR LAY COMMUNITIES MEETS IN ROME

President Tony Garascia reports that the international team for the International Organization of Marianist Lay Communities met in Rome Nov. 7-15, 2005, for its annual meeting and that of the World Council of the Marianist Family. Read highlights.

The international team of Marianist Lay Communities at the office of the Pontifical Council for the Laity: Isabella Moyer (regional responsible for North America, Asia, Australia and Ireland), Ezequiel Reggiani (Latin America), Prof. Guzmán Carriquiry of the Pontifical Council, Tony Garascia, president of IOMLC, Ana Blázquez (Europe) and Lorna Mueni (Africa).

MORE MARIANIST VETERANS: A SALUTE

In the last issue of FamilyOnline, we featured Marianist veterans from the Marianist Residence in San Antonio. Since then, we have received additional names and are proud to recognize them for their service:

U.S. ARMY: Bros. Bob Massa, Bill McCall, Jim Moran, Fr. Mike Nartker, Bros. Robert Riemann, Jim Roberts and Bob Wade U.S. NAVY: Bros. Don Fahrig and Gene Frank U.S. AIR FORCE: Bro. John Schlund U.S. COAST GUARD: Bro. LeRoy Viera U.S. NAVAL AIR RESERVES: Bro. Jerry Sullivan. Also: Bros. William Callahan and Joseph Meierdirks

MARYBROOK COMMUNITY HOLDS OPEN HOUSE

More than 40 brothers, co-workers and classmates visited the Marybrook community open house on Nov. 20, 2005, in St. Louis . A prayer service and blessing of the house was conducted. Attendees included Bros. Bob Resing (Maryland Ave.), Brian Zampier (director of the Marybrook community) and John Klein (East St. Louis).

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.

WORLD COUNCIL OF MARIANIST FAMILY MEETS IN ROME

During its Nov. 8-10 meeting in Rome, the World Council of the Marianist Family adopted the issue of child labor and child exploitation as a worldwide Marianist priority for the next two years. The proposal of a worldwide social justice initiative was initiated by the Marianist Social Justice Collaborative. At the meeting, back row, Sr. Marie Joëlle Bec, Sr. Lorna Mueni, Cabo (translator), Sr. Estella Ibarra, Bro. Javier Anso, Fr. George Cerniglia, Fr. Dave Fleming, Jim Vogt, Sr. Marie José Jauregui, Isabelle de Cantellauve, Izakun Arias (translator); front row, Ana Blázquez Ubach, Bro. José María Alvira, Ezequiel Reggiani, Bro. Tim Phillips, Tony Garascia and Isabella Moyer.

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

MARIANIST LIFE. Read the November 2005 issue of Connected from Brian Reavey, the e-newsletter from Marianist LIFE (Living in Faith Experience).

ISLAND HAPPENINGS. Read the premiere issue of News from Governor's Island from Bro. Paul Bredestege.

MSJC. Read the December 2005 issue of Justice Jottings from Jim Vogt at the Marianist Social Justice Collaborative.

GUATEMALA. Read the latest newsletter from Bro. Bill Farrell in Guatemala.

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SAINT LOUIS SCHOOL CELEBRATES 160TH ANNIVERSARY

Saint Louis School in Honolulu commemorated 160 years of excellence in education with a Mass presided by Bishop Larry Silva (shown center, right) on Nov. 10, 2005. In 1845, King Kamehameha III granted permission to the Catholic mission in Honolulu to establish the school "for the purpose of teaching scholars the use of letters and studies tending to mental improvement." Also shown are Fr. Bob Hackel, Fr. Ken Templin and Fr. Allen DeLong.

A THOUGHT

Photo by Bro. Jim Wisecaver "Take time to be aware that in the very midst of our busy preparations for the celebration of Christ's birth in ancient Bethlehem, Christ is reborn in the Bethlehems of our homes and daily lives. Take time, slow down, be still, be awake to the Divine Mystery that looks so common and so ordinary yet is wondrously present." Ed Hays, "A Pilgrim's Almanac"

OOPS . . .

Last issue we incorrectly identified one of the individuals in our article on the principals and presidents meeting in St. Louis. Shown are 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 Wendell Staszkow (Saint Louis School). Our apologies!

MYSTERY MARIANIST UNVEILED . . .

It's Fr. Larry Doersching, president of Nolan Catholic High School in Fort Worth. Fr. Larry's life lesson comes from Dag Hammarskjöld: Humility is the ability to live life without comparisons.

JUST ONE MORE . . .

Bro. Bob Resing REALLY enjoying his Thanksgiving dinner.

PROVINCE BIRTHDAYS

December

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