Volume 5, Number 10
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
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FOUR NOVICES TAKE FIRST VOWS IN DAYTON

Celebrating their first profession of religious vows are Bros. Armando, Andy, Alfredo and Dennis

On May 20, novices Armando José Añeses Bocanegra, Andrew J. Kosmowski, Alfredo Chávez Bernal and Dennis R. Bautista professed first vows during a Eucharist at Queen of Apostles Chapel at Mount Saint John in Dayton.

After a greeting from Bro. Tom Redmond, assistant director of novices, the multi-cultural ceremony began with Marianist contact Brandon Alana sounding a conch shell trumpet, an ancient Hawaiian signal for communicating messages. Bro. Franklin Pao and Bro. Dennis recited the traditional chants of the Hawaiian call to worship as the celebrants processed toward the altar.

At the ceremony, Fr. Jim, Bro. Stephen, Bros. Armando, Andy, Dennis and Alfredo, and Fr. Dave

Fr. Jim Fitz, Assistant Provincial, presided over the Mass. Fr. Dave McGuigan, director of novices, was the homilist and Provincial Stephen Glodek received the first vows. The celebration, attended by over 300 people, included a mixture of songs and prayers in English, Hawaiian and Spanish. A reception followed at Bergamo Center at Mount Saint John.

The assignments for the new brothers are being finalized by the Provincial Council and will appear in the next issue of FamilyOnline. Our prayers and best wishes to our newly professed brothers!

Editors note: First vow ceremony videocast and slide show will appear in the next issue of FamilyOnline.

Adding a splash of color to the ceremony, the Hawai’i contingent: Contact Norman Capinpin, Bro. Dennis Schmitz, Fr. Ken Templin, Contact Brandon Alana, Bro. Jim Dods, Contact Reynard Nivera, Fr. Allen DeLong, Bro. Franklin Pao and Bro. John Campbell

BALTIMORE CELEBRATES SIX JUBILEES

Congratulations to the 2006 Baltimore jubilarians, Fr. George Onida (25 years), Fr. Rich Kuhn (60 years), Fr. Ray Middendorf (60 years, 50th sacerdotal), Fr. Paul Reich (60 years) and Fr. Bob Backherms (60 years, 50th sacerdotal). Unable to attend was Bro. Edward Fick (70 years). Photo courtesy of Bro. Don Winfree.

Six Jubilarians were honored at a special Mass and reception at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Eldersburg, Md., on April 29. Fr. Paul Landolfi presided at the Mass and Fr. Joe Lackner gave the homily. Over 200 brothers, sisters, friends and relatives attended the event.

Clockwise from top left: Fr. Raymond Middendorf, Fr. Rich Kuhn, Frs. Paul Reich (left) and Bob Backherms and Fr. George Onida with homilist Fr. Joe Lackner. Photos courtesy of Jeff Koubeck, F. Paul Galeone Photographers

PROVINCE ANNOUNCES WITHDRAWAL FROM PARISH

Fr. Gerry Hammel at Our Lady of Guadalupe parish Helotes, Texas

On May 15, Provincial Stephen Glodek announced the withdrawal of the Marianists from Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Helotes, Texas. Archbishop José Gomez of San Antonio has announced that a new pastor and associate pastor will take over the parish on June 1, 2006. The Province had been in dialogue with the archdiocese about a gradual withdrawal of personnel from the parish, but the archbishop wanted to move on the transition more quickly.

The Province is deeply grateful for the years of service to the people of Helotes by many Marianist religious. In a special way, the Province notes the service of the present pastoral staff: Fr. Gerry Hammel, Fr. Jerry Pleva, Bro. John Rohe and the late Fr. Charles Oyabu. The Marianists have left a proud legacy of lay leadership and formation and deep Marianist roots among the people of Helotes. The decision to withdraw from Helotes is the result of dialogue and discernment of the Province Council since April 2004 concerning the age and availability of our parish ministers throughout the Province.

The Marianist presence in the Helotes area dates to the late 1930s, when Marianist priests began saying Mass at the ranches surrounding St. Mary's University to serve the families of the students. Our Lady of Guadalupe was built in 1942.

ST. LOUIS CELEBRATES THREE JUBILEES

At the jubilee celebration, Provincial Stephen Glodek, Bro. Jim Eppy, Fr. José Ramirez, Bro. Gene Meyerpeter, Fr. Jim Fitz and Fr. Tim Kenney

Congratulations to the 2006 St. Louis jubilarians, Bro. Jim Eppy (25 years), Fr. José Ramirez (50 years), and Bro. Gene Meyerpeter (60 years), who were honored in a special ceremony at Our Lady of the Pillar Church on May 13.

Fr. Jim Fitz was the presider and Provincial Stephen Glodek was the homilist for the Mass which drew a crowd of over 250.

MLNNA CONTINENTAL ASSEMBLY TO BE HELD IN JULY

Rey Gustamente, assembly coordinator for the Marianist Lay Network of North America seventh continental assembly, invites all lay Marianists to attend the assembly July 27 to 30 at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. The assembly theme is “Come to Cana: Many Stories, One Table, One Family,” and will focus on uniting lay Marianists to move forward together. Find out more.

PERSONNEL NEWS

We pray for the following brothers in transition:

Archbishop Gomez has approved the appointment of Fr. Cris Janson (Casa Maria, San Antonio) to replace Fr. John Manahan as pastor of Holy Rosary Parish in San Antonio, effective this summer.

Archbishop Gomez also has approved the appointment of Fr. Joseph Mary Marshall (Casa San Juan, San Antonio) to replace Fr. Robert Hogan as pastor of St. Mary Magdalene Parish in San Antonio, effective this summer.

FROM THE GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
S.M. 3 OFFICES DISCUSSES ST. JOSEPH

Bro. Javier Anso, who is nearing the completion of 10 years with the General Administration, offers his farewell message in a new issue of "S.M. 3 Offices." Titled “Go to Joseph,” Bro. Javier’s report reflects on the role of St. Joseph in our life and mission. Read S.M. 3 Offices.

BRO. JOE'S SCULPTURE INSTALLED AT ST. JOSEPH

Bro Joe Aspell’s sculpture, “St. Joseph and the Boy Jesus,” was installed in April at St. Joseph Parish, Eldersburg, Md.

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

Bro. Ralph Mravintz (Indiana Avenue, Dayton), 80, who died May 23, 2006, in Dayton. May he rest in peace. Bro. Ralph worked as a grade school teacher, counselor and admissions director at the University of Dayton. More information and Bro. Ralph’s obituary will appear in the next issue of FamilyOnline.

Fr. Norbert Moellering (Marianist Residence, San Antonio), 90, who died May 5, 2006. May he rest in peace. A funeral liturgy was celebrated May 8 in the chapel of the Marianist Residence in San Antonio, where Fr. Norbert lived for the past six years. A Mass of Christian Burial also was celebrated May 10 at Our Lady of the Pillar in St. Louis, with burial at Maryhurst Cemetery. Read Fr. Norbert’s obituary.

Bro. Léo Biollaz (Province of France-Belgium), 81, who died May 17, 2006. May he rest in peace. Bro Léo’s obituary will appear in the next issue of FamilyOnline.

Bro. Raymond Bohyn (Province of France), 81, who died May 21, 2006, in Sucy-en-Brie, France. May he rest in peace. Fr. Raymond's obituary will appear in the next issue of FamilyOnline.

Please pray also for Cathy Donovan, Isao Ito, Paul Johns and Msgr. Bernard Moran. Read more.

HANGING BASKET, MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN, ST. LOUIS

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. Mike Galvin (Boston), who was hospitalized for treatment of an infection.

Bro. Joe Grieshaber (Marianist Residence, San Antonio), who is having ankle surgery today.

Fr. Larry Mann (Villa St. Joseph, Cupertino), who is recuperating after treatment for a minor stroke and infection.

Fr. Joseph Priestley (Marianist Hall, Honolulu), who has been hospitalized for cardiac testing.

Fr. Jack Russi (San Francisco, Calif.), who has been hospitalized with pneumonia at Seton Medical Center in San Francisco.

On the evening of May 16, Bro. Bill Grundish (DeSales Crossings, Cincinnati) was attacked during a computer class at Mercy Connections, where Bro. Bill is a GED instructor. Bro. Bill had asked a man to stop viewing pornography on a computer and to leave the building. The man punched Bro. Bill, who suffered a broken nose, facial abrasions and a swollen wrist. The man escaped and has not been caught. Bro. Bill is back at work and greatly appreciates the tremendous support and prayers he has received.

Please pray also for Stephen Glodek, Sr., Sr. Susan Keferl, the father of M. Arul Raj and Mrs. Jene Wisecaver. Read more.

WHO'S DOING WHAT

Bro. Mel Meyer (Curé of Ars, St. Louis) opened an exhibit called “One Man Festival of Art” May 20 at the The Arts Company in Nashville, Tenn. The exhibit features a variety of Bro. Mel’s still-life paintings and handmade, sculptural paper collages. The exhibit runs through June 9.

Marianist artists Bros. Mel Meyer, Cletus Behlmann, Charlie Wanda, John Lemker, Don Smith, Brian Zampier and Joe Barrish recently exhibited their works in a display titled “The Sacred Icon” at Gallery Saint John in Dayton. The show explored contemporary art statements honoring God and the saints in sign and symbol. Bro. Joe was curator for the exhibit.

Bro. Peter Daino (District of Eastern Africa)was profiled in a front-page story in the April 27 issue of the The Catholic Sun newspaper in Syracuse, N.Y. The article details Bro. Peter’s journey to his ministry at the Marianist Institute of Rural Artisans for Christian Life Education (M.I.R.A.C.L.E.) in Karonga, Malawi, in southern Africa. M.I.R.A.C.L.E. is a technical school for young adults. Read the article.

Bro. Bernard Zalewski (Marianist Residence, San Antonio) was a judge at an information technology symposium hosted by the St. Mary’s University Computer Science Department and the St. Mary’s “Women in Science and Engineering” campus organization May 5 at St. Mary’s.

Bro. Bernard (far right) with Dr. Doug Hall, chairman of the Computer Science Department (second from left) and computer science students

Fr. Joe Tedesco (Alumni Hall, Dayton) was the keynote speaker at the 17th annual Teacher Recognition Banquet for Miami Valley schools in Cincinnati on May 2.

Bro. Ray Fitz (Stonemill Road, Dayton) received an honorary Doctor of Letters degree from the College of Mount St. Joseph in Cincinnati and was the commencement speaker for its graduation ceremonies May 13.

Fr. Johann Roten, director of the Marian Library in Dayton, announces a new symposium titled “Living with Mary Today,” July 26 to 29 at the Marian Library. Find out more.

Sr. Laura Leming, of the department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work at the University of Dayton, spoke at an immigration rally in downtown Dayton on May 1 and was quoted in the Dayton Business Journal’s online edition.

LAY ASSOCIATE COUNCIL MEMBERS SELECTED

At the May 7 Marianist Associates Service Council meeting, newly elected council members: Mary Linge (Office of Instruction), Dick Canning (Office of Temporalities), Evelyn Smith (Council Coordinator), Helen Madden (Office of Zeal) and Fr. Ted Cassidy (moderator). The Associates, who are based in the northeastern U.S., were founded in 1977 and have 37 members.

PEACE & JUSTICE UPDATE: Marianist Sharing Fund Grant Presented Sr. Grace Walle, minister of the Law School at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, and Dean Bill Piatt (right) receive a check for $1,500 from Bro. Richard Dix to support the “Empower Women in Community” program, which networks women at St. Mary’s University with women from shelters who have been victims of abuse. Katrina and New Orleans Bros. Paul Galantowicz and Larry Corbin invite all Province members to live and work with them in New Orleans as part of the reconstruction effort. St. Joan of Arc, their local parish school, is desperately in need of help with painting, building shelves, setting up computers, updating records, among other tasks. To find out more, e-mail Bro. Larry or Bro. Paul or call 504.866.7956. Bro. Larry notes that the school is air conditioned. Bro. Larry (left) and Bro. Paul in front of St. Joan of Arc School. Another Katrina Volunteer Opportunity A program for Marianists to meet, work and pray with the victims of the Gulf storms is scheduled for June 23 - 26. Limit 15. Find out more. "Fair Trade" Products Sale at Cape May Anthony Fucci, director of the Cape May Retreat Center in Cape May, N.J., announces a “Fair Trade” products sale at the retreat center May 27 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a rain date of May 28. This is an opportunity to provide low-income artisans a fair wage for the products they produce, which is not always the case under conventional trading systems. Find out more. Contact Myles McCabe, Province director of Peace & Justice, mmccabe@sm-usa.org. 314.533.1207, x. 235

Who We Are, Where We Live
MEET THE BROTHERS OF SANTA CRUZ, CALIF.

Fr. Roland Bunda (left) and Bro. David Betz in front of their home in Santz Cruz, which houses the Newman Center for the University of California at Santz Cruz. These two Marianists work closely with the UCSC students, gathering for Eucharist, Bible study, leadership meetings, meals and socials. Marianists have directed UCSC’s Newman Center since 1965.

Fr. Roland and Bro. David with UCSC Newman Center students Steph Blanch, Portia Atkinson and Leslie Duldulao at the social after the weekly Sunday evening Eucharist on the UCSC campus. Newman Center students join with the Marianists in ministering to the elderly, homeless, at soup kitchens and maternity homes, and for Habitat for Humanity.

MYSTERY MARIANIST

You’ve already guessed that this Marianist priest was in Texas when this photo was taken in the early 1970s, complete with Stetson hat and serape. He’s still living in south Texas. Who is he?

FROM THE SCHOOLS . . .

PURCELL MARIAN Shannon Lively, coordinator of the Cincinnati Marianist Urban Students Program (MUSP), announces that six eighth-grade students from St. Francis De Sales grade school have been awarded MUSP scholarships.

Bro. Mike Murphy (left) and Dr. Bill Shula, principal of St. Francis DeSales, (right) with MUSP scholarship recipients, Chaela Thompson, Sha’Myra Lunsford, Morgan Gordon, David Watkins, Todd Ciers and Nolan White

ST. MARY’S HIGH SCHOOL

St. Mary’s board members, front row, Fred Wessels, Kevin Hacker (principal), Frank Causino, Jeff Christanell, Joe Rosenbaum, back row; Tom Rolf, Barb Reininger (parent), Tim Shulte (parent), Denny Long, Lynn Barnett, Joe Parisi (parent), Fr. Richard O’Shaughnessy, Dan Abkemeier, and Bro. Francis Haug

VILLA ANGELA – ST. JOSEPH Congratulations to principal Janice Roccosalva, one of two recipients of the Ursuline College Distinguished Alumnae Award. Janice was recognized for numerous achievements which have contributed to the advancement of education. Under her leadership, VASJ has expanded school curriculum and seen 95 percent of its graduates go on to higher education.

CHAMINADE-MADONNA COLLEGE PREP More than 200 C-M students participated in a city beautification project in Hollywood, Fla. The students helped refurbish the city’s nursery, paint houses of the elderly and work on an environmental storm drain stenciling project along the beach and lake district.

A DAY AT THE ZOO

Bro. Dave Murphy, standing, and Bro. Jack Dempsey, Aspirant Tom Farnsworth and Lalanne teachers Luis Guerra and Kyle Knobbe enjoying a day at the Cleveland Zoo in April. Lalanne is a Marianist program that provides training and support for Catholic school teachers. Lalanne participants live in community, pray together and share their faith journey with one another.

MARIANIST LIFE - INVITATION TO PRIESTS

Marianist LIFE South invites all priests to help celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Friday July 28, 2006, at 7 p.m., on the grounds of TECABOCA in Ingram, Texas. It's a wonderful opportunity to minister with young people and help them witness the power of God's healing and unconditional love. Read more.

MARIANIST LIFE GROUP MEETS IN NEW JERSEY

Marianist young adults from northern New Jersey and New York City gathered last month in Hoboken, N.J., to establish a Marianist Lay Community. Sara Durand (center) committed to being the group’s founder and Brian Reavey (not pictured) will be the group’s animator. At the group meeting, Brendan McCracken, Lisa Strasser, Sara Koepf, Sara Durand, Mark Frasier, Jane Rombach and Kathy Murray. The group meets monthly and invites other young adults in the area to attend.

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM: NOW RECRUITING

The Marianist Volunteer Program (MVP) is recruiting volunteers to begin in August 2006, with placements available in Louisiana, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Texas and Mexico. Volunteers must be 21, with a college degree or equivalent life experience, open to community living and to the Marianist charism, and fluent in Spanish for placement in Mexico. Volunteers will serve one year in the United States (two years in Mexico) and will receive room and board, health insurance and a stipend. View the MVP application. Contact Coordinator Dan Richter with questions or visit our Web site.

A VISIT FROM CHAMINADE, ADÈLE AND MARIE THÉRÈSE

Lay Marianists Joanne McCracken (Marie Thérèse) and Ray McCracken (Chaminade) and Marianist Volunteer Program (MVP) Assistant Coordinator Maureen O’Rourke (Adéle) got in character to give their update on Marianist Family activities to the brothers at Villa St. Joseph in Cupertino, Calif. The brothers enjoyed their French visitors!

ALIVE MAGAZINE

The new issue of Alive magazine has been mailed. If you need additional copies, e-mail Ann Mueller at amueller@sm-usa.org.

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

MYSTERY MARIANIST UNVEILED . . .

It’s Fr. Joe Rasky, who retired from counseling at Central Catholic High School in 2001 and now gives Spanish-language marriage encounter weekend retreats in Texas and California. Fr. Joe also moderates two Marian Movement of Priests Rosary prayer groups, in English and Spanish, and is chaplain of a Web site that promotes rosary prayer groups and other devotions to Mary. LIFE LESSON: "If you want to help people of another culture, learn their language. I’m glad that I learned Spanish, because there is a great need for Spanish-speaking priests today."

NEWSLETTER CENTRAL

MARIANIST INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEERS. Read the MIV newsletter from José Luis Pérez.

MEXICO. Read the May 2006 issue of Marianistas México. This publication is in Spanish.

MARIANIST LIFE. Read the May 2006 issue of Connected from Brian Reavey, the e-newsletter from Marianist LIFE (Living in Faith Experience).

CAPE MAY. Read the May 2006 issue of Beacon.com, the newsletter of the Marianist Family Retreat Center in Cape May Point, N.J.

OOPS . . .

• The ceremony for the installation of six members of the Province as lectors and acolytes occurred on May 8 in Rome, not on May 1 as reported in the May 9 issue of FamilyOnline.
• The 1923 photo of St. Mary’s University in the May 9 issue of FamilyOnline was courtesy of Bro. Bernard Zalewski.

JUST ONE MORE...

DRIVE SAFELY!

Father Brad Modde, chaplain at St. Mary’s High School, blesses the cars of seniors May 4, the day before prom. Fr. Brad’s driver is teacher Katherine Bruemmer. Receiving their car blessing are students Macklin Frederick, Jake Paasch and Doug Tiemann. Courtesy of the St. Louis Review/photo by Mark Kempf

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