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Volume 5, Number 5 Tuesday, March 7, 2006 www.marianist.com
THREE
MEXICANS ENTER NOVITIATE IN CHILE
![](2006_03_07_FamilyOnline_files/uziel-nereo-jesus.jpg) The Querétaro community said their goodbyes to novices
Uziel, Nereo and Jesús with a prayer
service followed by traditional Mexican food and music.
Congratulations to
Mario Uziel Verduzco Deniz, Nereo Ramírez Hernández and
José Jesús Ruiz Santillán who left the Querétaro, Mexico,
pre-novitiate community Feb. 27 to begin their two-year novitiate in
Chile.
Uziel, 26, from
Pihuamo, Jalisco, Mexico, attended school in Pihuamo and studied technical
drawing and accounting in Guzmán, Mexico. This past semester Uziel worked
as a librarian at IVES Preparatory in the Coatzacoalcos
community.
Nereo, 27, was born and
educated in Santa Isabel, Tancanhuitz, Mexico. He attended seminary school
in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, and studied philosophy at the Conciliar
Seminary of Tampico. Nereo taught in preparatory schools until 2005.
Jesús, 52, was born in
Guanajuato, Mexico. For the last 10 years, Jesús has worked in parish and
sacramental pastoral ministry. Our prayers for their continued
growth!
CHAPTER MEETING WRAPS UP IN ST. LOUIS
![](2006_03_07_FamilyOnline_files/tutas-richter-sweeney.jpg) Frs. Steve Tutas and Gene
Sweeney pose with Marianist Volunteer Program
Coordinator, Dan
Richter.
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The 9th session of the
Provincial Chapter met in Eureka, Mo., from March 3 - 7
at the Marianist Retreat & Conference Center. Chapter members held
lengthy discussions about the future structure of the Chapter. The group
decided that a consultation among the brothers would be held before a
final decision was made at the October 2006 Chapter.
The Chapter also
decided that when the new Provincial Council is
appointed, the Provincial will appoint two or more additional members to
participate in Council meetings, bringing variety and specific wisdom to
the Council.
The Chapter
Vision Committee presented its report on work towards a Province
vision statement. The district of Mexico offered an extensive report on
its activities. Also discussed were the Province budget, Marianist
parishes and Province development. Bro. Ed Violett was
elected moderator of the next Chapter in September.
On Sunday night,
brothers from the St. Louis area joined Chapter members
for dinner and a discussion on the challenges and actions the General
Chapter should address at its gathering this summer in Rome.
A full report on the
Chapter from Bro. Stephen Glodek will be distributed in
the near future. Read
Chapter documents on the PORTAL.
![](2006_03_07_FamilyOnline_files/bunda-brink-pragasam-ploeger.jpg) Fr. Pragasam T. and Bro.
Bernie Ploeger (seated) share a laugh at the Provincial
Chapter Meeting with Fr. Roland Bunda and
Bro. Ed
Brink
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NEWS
ABOUT VOCATIONS
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Read the Feb.
27, 2006, issue of Vocation
News from Bro. Charles
Johnson. |
PERSONNEL NEWS
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Bro. Ron Overman (Meyer Hall, Dayton) has joined the
staff of the University of Dayton in the new position of business manager,
effective March 6. Bro. Ron will work with investments, insurance and
purchasing. The Province community extends deep gratitude to Bro. Ron for
his eight years as director of the Marianist Mission in Dayton, and
prayers for his future ministry. Read
the Province statement.
AN
INTERVIEW WITH . . . FR. MARTY
SOLMA, DISTRICT SUPERIOR , EASTERN AFRICA
Fr. Marty
Solma operates Our Lady of Nazareth school in Nairobi,
Kenya. Find out about the crises the children of this region face,
what Marianists are doing to help and how you can help. View our
videocast interview (right). Look for the full
story in the May edition of ALIVE magazine. (Note: The
videocast is available with QuickTime or Windows Media. Please allow
a few moments for download.) |
![](2006_03_07_FamilyOnline_files/solma-28-2.jpg) Fr. Marty
talks about Our Lady of Nazareth School and what the children
need. |
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KUDOS
FOR THE COLORING BOOK
![](2006_03_07_FamilyOnline_files/farnsworth-students-v5-5.jpg) Aspirant Tom Farnsworth with a class at St.
Agatha-St. Aloysius school in Cleveland. Tom is reading from the
Blessed Chaminade coloring book.
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In July 2005,
Bro. Charles Johnson debuted the Blessed Chaminade
coloring book to introduce children and adults to the story of our
founder. Since that time, Bro. Charles has distributed nearly 1,000
copies. Even the Holy Father has one! Read the
Vatican's letter to Bro. Charles.
BROTHERS ON WHEELS
![](2006_03_07_FamilyOnline_files/bunda-bautista-bikes.jpg) Bicycling enthusiasts Fr. Roland Bunda
(left) and Novice Dennis Bautista set out from the
Provincial offices on a cool March day. Fr. Roland was in St.
Louis for the Provincial Chapter.
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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. Preference will be given to those applying
before April 3, 2006. Contact Coordinator Dan Richter with
questions or visit our Web
site.
MVP
HOLDS COMMITTEE MEETING AND RETREAT
![](2006_03_07_FamilyOnline_files/mvpsc-marybrook-v5-5.jpg) The Marianist Volunteer Program steering committee met Feb. 13 - 15
in St. Louis. In addition to discussing current and future plans, the
group welcomed four new committee members: Madeline Bialecki,
Neomi DeAnda, Mary Niebler and Antonio Vasquez.
At the meeting, seated: Bro. David Betz, Mary Niebler, Dennis
Bautista (novice) and Bro. Brian Halderman.
Standing: Fr. Ralph Siefert, Antonio Vasquez, Bro. Dennis Schmitz,
Larry Hufford and Bro. Brian Zampier. NOT
PICTURED: Dan Richter, MVP program coordinator, and
Bro. Jack Ventura
![](2006_03_07_FamilyOnline_files/mvp-retrea-v5-5.jpg) MVP volunteers attended a mid year retreat Feb. 20 - 23 at the
TECABOCA Retreat Center in Ingram, Texas. The retreat, facilitated by
Jeff Campbell, Dan Richter, MVP program coordinator,
Maureen O'Rourke, assistant MVP coordinator and
Jim Vogt, began with a Mass and brunch hosted by the
Marianist sisters in San Antonio. Shown, MVP volunteer program members,
Maureen O'Rourke, Nick Raddell, Robert Bowie, Tom Mole, Dacian
Vogt, Jim Vogt and Liz Cooke
FROM
THE GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Read the March 2006
issue of Via Latina.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE OF THE SOUL OF . . .
Florence Baricevic, Earl Moorman, Marie Murphy, Charlotte Perabo,
Parameswa Rao and Maura Sullivan. Read
more.
SPRING TIME AT QUEENY PARK LAKE, ST. LOUIS
![](2006_03_07_FamilyOnline_files/resing-v5-5.jpg) Photo courtesy of Bro. Bob Resing,
S.M. Bro. Bob's images are available for sale as note cards or
prints. To order, visit http://www.resingart.com/
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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALING OF . . .
Fr.
Charles Oyabu (Helotes, Texas), who is suffering from liver and
colon cancer. Fr. Charles has moved to the Marianist Residence in San
Antonio.
Bro.
Louis Pinckert (Chaminade Waldron, St. Louis), who will have
cataract surgery on March 8, 2006.
Please pray
also for Norbert Alberts, Barney Karpfinger, Clarence Neumann, Al
and Eileen Prendergast, Angeline Stratman and
Sue Wesselkamper. Read
more.
MYSTERY MARIANIST
![](2006_03_07_FamilyOnline_files/kaehler-early.jpg) In 1940 in Chicago, this Mystery Marianist's mother was
experiencing the "terrible twos" times two! One of her twin sons,
pictured on right, went on to make first vows in 1957 and worked in
Chile, Peru and India. Who is he?
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WHO'S
DOING WHAT
![](2006_03_07_FamilyOnline_files/lusic-ron-v5-5.jpg) Bro. Ron (left) receives award from former
Moeller Principal Dan Ledford '66.
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Bro. Ron Luksic (Montgomery Road, Cincinnati) received
the Bro. Lawrence Eveslage Award from the Archbishop
Moeller High School alumni association. The school honored Bro. Ron for
two decades of service. His numerous contributions include programs for
school admissions, community outreach, service, pastoral care and the new
"house system" program which increases student care, leadership skills and
school participation. Congratulations to Bro. Ron!
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Bro.
Bill Farrell visited the Marianist High School at Los
Conches, Guatemala. Bro. Bill has ministered in Guatemala since May
2005, assisting two Spanish
Marianists. |
Fr. Charles Miller (Chaminade
Community House, San Antonio), who is a professor of theology
at St. Mary's University, represented the Archdiocese of San Antonio
at the annual meeting of the Texas Conference of Churches in Houston,
Feb. 20 - 21, 2006. |
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Bro.
Fred Rech (Dublin, Ireland) wrote a story for the February
Intercom Magazine, an Irish Catholic publication, on the
new prayer space at St. Laurence College in Dublin, a project he
coordinated. Bro. Gerry Mc Auley did the welding,
and teacher Ted Doherty and Alan
Kelly from maintenance did the woodwork. Teacher
Angela Joyce and parent Bernie Norris
created the stained glass windows. |
![](2006_03_07_FamilyOnline_files/st.lawrence-chapel-2.jpg) Stained glass windows at St. Laurence
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Fr.
Joe Uvietta was awarded the Marianist
Youth Medal at the annual Marianist Retreat & Conference
Center (MRCC) dinner on Feb. 26. The tribute dinner raises
funds that allow the center to continue its mission of serving
thousands of youth and adults every year in faith formation.
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![](2006_03_07_FamilyOnline_files/parres-uvietta-v5-5.jpg) Fr. Joe (left) with John
Parres, MRCC Governing Board Chair
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Fr. Raymond Middendorf (Lincoln Street, Hollywood,
Fla.) received his first and second degrees in the Knights of
Columbus, Fr. M.J. Monahan Council 4851 in
Hollywood. |
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Fr. Dan Doyle (Lincoln Street, Hollywood, Fla.)
recently completed a parish mission at St. Mary's in Farmington,
N.M. Over 600 Anglo and Hispanic parishioners came together to
explore coping mechanisms for today’s changing
world. |
Pati
Krasensky is serving as acting director of the Center for
Marianist Spirituality and Communities in Philadelphia, following
the death of Bro. Walt Oberster. Pati is president
of Marianists for Long Island Family Experience, which offers parish
family retreats. She is a member of the MSJC anti-racism issue team
and Cor Maria, a Marianist small faith community. |
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Marianist Artists at
Work BRO. JOHN LEMKER
- CAPTURING THE BEAUTY OF NATURE
Bro. John
Lemker (Novitiate, Dayton) has been a nature photographer for
more than 35 years. Bro. John began to take photos of the earth's natural
beauty in 1969 with a grant from the National Science Foundation to
prepare a new high school earth science course. He has used his photos not
only in the classroom, but in retreat presentations, scripture study
groups and photography workshops. His photos have appeared in Time-Life
and Sierra Club publications as well as numerous international
publications through a stock photo agency. Bro. John's work has been
exhibited at Gallery St. John in Dayton and at galleries throughout
Michigan and Ohio. While continuing to recover from a car accident that
occurred last summer, Bro. John writes, "I look forward once again to
being able to hoist the tripod on my shoulder and the pack on my back and
be struck by that 'beauty which leads to contemplation.' This same
sentiment was expressed by the late Galen Rowell, who wrote: ' The act of
visualizing a meaningful photograph has more in common with meditation
than professional skill.' "
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.)
![](2006_03_07_FamilyOnline_files/lemker-autumnreflections.jpg) Autumn reflections at a
small cascade, Michigan
![](2006_03_07_FamilyOnline_files/lemker-rays-sunset.jpg) PHOTO LEFT: Crepuscular Rays, Dayton PHOTO RIGHT: Prairie Sunset,
Dayton
NEW
AFFILIATES RECEIVED IN CUPERTINO
![](2006_03_07_FamilyOnline_files/rielly-jack-affiliates-v5-5.jpg) Fr. Jack Rielly (seated) welcomed five new
Marianist Lay Affiliates in a special ceremony and Eucharist Feb. 11
at the San Juan residence in Cupertino. Shown above, Kathie
Van Sickle, Mary Szelong, Jerry Szelong, Eileen Hunton and
Yo Convertino proudly displaying their Affiliate
certificates. Blessings to our new Affiliates! Photo by Bro.
Jim Leahy |
GOVERNOR'S ISLAND ANNOUNCES RETREATS
![](2006_03_07_FamilyOnline_files/dillon-tom-maryellen.jpg) Tim, Mary Ellen and Katie
Dillon enjoy a sunset on the water on Governor's Island.
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Bro. Don
Smith (Meyer Hall, Dayton) and Anne
Petratis (Family of Mary, Well Community) are organizing
family vacation retreats at Governor's Island in Huntsville, Ohio,
July 11 - 15 and July 18 - 22. If you are interested in volunteering
or attending, please contact Bro. Don at 937.426.7852,mailto:Donald.Smith@notes.udayton.edu
or Anne at 937.258.3825, Anne.Petratis@kmcnetwork.org. |
PEACE & JUSTICE UPDATE:
Immigration Reform Voice your
concerns about the ineffectiveness of our current system. Contact
your senator today.
2007 Federal Budget The 2007
budget proposes severe cuts that will affect education, child care
and other support efforts in our communities. Contact
your representatives today.
Katrina Workshop/Service
Opportunity A four-day program for Marianists to
meet, work and pray with the victims of the Gulf storms. April 28 -
May 1 (primarily for university people), and June 23 - 26. Limit 15
per session. More
information.
CONTACT Myles
McCabe, province director of peace & justice, mmccabe@sm-usa.org.
314.533.1207, x. 235
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SHARING FUND PRESENTS GRANTS
![](2006_03_07_FamilyOnline_files/sharingfund-v5-5.jpg) Representatives of the St. Louis-area ministries that
received grants from the Sharing Fund are pictured Feb. 22 at the Province
office. Also shown: Myles McCabe (kneeling, far left),
Sr. Mary Beth Hefti and Bro. Richard Dix
(standing, far right); and Bro. John Laudenbach
(seated, second from right). The Marianist Sharing Fund Committee has
allocated $253,950 to 94 projects. In addition to St. Louis, grant checks
were presented in Baltimore, Cape May, N.J., Cincinnati, Dayton, Honolulu,
San Antonio and Washington, D.C. For more information about the Sharing
Fund, visit our Web
site. Read
a letter from a grant recipient.
![](2006_03_07_FamilyOnline_files/marthaskitchen-v5-5.jpg) PHOTO LEFT: Bro. Joe Nu'uanu presents a check to
Edita Cruz to support a food program at Martha's Kitchen
in San Jose, Calif. PHOTO CENTER: Fr. Ted Cassidy (right)
receives a grant from Bro. Charles Johnson for the Cape
May Retreat Center. PHOTO RIGHT: Fr. Gene Contadino makes
a presentation to Alexzandra Shade of Leaders for Equity
in Action in Dayton (LEAD).
MARIANIST LIFE SOCIAL JUSTICE GROUP MEETS
High school teachers
from Archbishop Riordan, Chaminade-Julienne, Chaminade St. Louis,
Chaminade West Hills, Nolan Catholic, North Catholic, Purcell Marian and
Vianney met Feb. 25 on the West Hills campus to discuss ways to integrate
the LIFE program with social justice efforts in schools.
![](2006_03_07_FamilyOnline_files/msjc-student-life-v5-5.jpg) Front row, Mary Kay Fitzpatrick (Vianney),
Marilyn McCrate (Chaminade-Julienne), Marlena
Johnston (Riordan), George Lisjak (Provincial
Education Office), Ali Tracy (Purcell Marian),
Mary McCullough, (Nolan Catholic); Back row,
Myles McCabe (Province director of peace and justice),
Kristin Firestone (Chaminade West Hills), Greg
Evans (North Catholic), Ray Harter (Chaminade
St. Louis); Not pictured, Brian Reavey (national
coordinator, Marianist LIFE)
FROM
THE SCHOOLS . . .
ARCHBISHOP MOELLER HIGH SCHOOL
celebrated Catholic
Schools/Chaminade Week with special events honoring the Characteristics of
Marianist Education. Highlights included a half-year anniversary
celebration of the school's new "house system." The program, led by
Bro. Ron Luksic, aims to provide a caring environment
that breaks down barriers between grade levels and encourages student
participation. Fr. Paul Marshall presided at a special
Founder's Day Mass. Moeller's Founder's Day Chaminade Award was presented
to Mary and Jack Teuschl for their nearly two decades of
service to the school.
![](2006_03_07_FamilyOnline_files/founders-mass-v5-5.jpg) Fr. Paul
(photo left) and Bro. Howard Lohrey and Bro. Ron
at Moeller's Founder's Day Mass.
CHAMINADE COLLEGE PREP
MIDDLE SCHOOL in California also celebrated Catholic
Schools/Chaminade Week. The school welcomed Cardinal Roger
Mahoney, who presided at a special Mass. In addition, each
student wrote an essay based on this year's theme "Character, Compassion
and Values."
![](2006_03_07_FamilyOnline_files/cardinal-mahoney-students.jpg) Chaminade students pose with Cardinal
Mahoney.
SAINT LOUIS
SCHOOL in Honolulu was featured in the Feb. 27
issue of the Honolulu Star Bulletin. Bro. Jim
Dods is quoted in a full page story about the school's
160-year legacy and its ability to connect generations through faith
and family. Read
more. |
![](2006_03_07_FamilyOnline_files/stlschool-v5-5.jpg) Saint Louis School students gather for a
Chaminade Day assembly in the school gym to prepare for class
community service projects. |
STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Students from
Chaminade-Julienne, Purcell Marian and Archbishop Moeller High Schools
participated in their third Community Service Exchange Program meeting
Feb. 27 at Moeller. The group's goal is to unify the schools in their
Marianist vision/mission and to develop a collaborative service project.
Each school has hosted a meeting and coordinated a volunteer project for
the group at a local non-profit agency.
![](2006_03_07_FamilyOnline_files/marianist-sep-v5-5.jpg) Students in the exchange program, front row, Ella
Frede, Sean Branick, Shana Harris, Brian Scott, Jenna Bethel, Susan
Gilbert, middle row, Kenya Brock, Robert Thomas, Artem
Shperling, Mickey Humler, Joe Esbenshade, Sean Cuddihee, Sierra Zumwald,
Elizabeth Bible, Blake McNamara, back row, Dan Brandel,
James Ewing and Eric Schmitt
OUT
AND ABOUT
Read the
upcoming travel
schedule of members of the Provincial staff in St.
Louis.
LONG
ISLAND MARIANISTS GATHER
![](2006_03_07_FamilyOnline_files/long-island-marianist-v5-5.jpg) The Parish Family Retreat
team -- Marianists for Long Island Family Experience sponsored by CMSC at
St. Mary's Parish, East Islip, N.Y. - met recently, from left,
Bill Peo, Sue Peo, Brendan Peo, Allison McNicholas, Karin Casson,
Joan Cooper, Pati Krasensky, Joann McNicholas, Deacon Joe McNicholas, Jen
Lyon, Bill O'Keefe and Chris
Finnegan.
THE
CLASSIFIEDS
MUSIC, RETREAT
MINISTRY. Fr. Chris Wittmann announces two
director positions in Campus Ministry at the University of Dayton.
Both are full-time with full benefits. Deadline is March
15. Music
Ministry position and Retreat
Ministry position. |
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NEWSLETTER
CENTRAL |
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MSJC. Read the
March 2006 issue of Justice
Jottings.
Read Fr.
Steve Tutas' March 2006 Maui
newsletter.
MYSTERY MARIANIST UNVEILED . . .
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It's
Bro. Lester Kaehler, who is currently on sabbatical
after living in Nirmal Deep, India, for the last five years.
His life lesson: "The Lord has done great things
for me." |
JUST
ONE MORE . . .
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Bro. Charles Johnson was having an identity
crisis on March 1, when he and other brothers and Province staff in
St. Louis attended a basketball game between the University of
Dayton and Saint Louis University. Should he ignore both teams, and
just remember his dearly loved Philadelphia Eagles? Root for the
Dayton Flyers? Or wear blue and white, the colors of the SLU
Billikens? Well, Bro. Charles always goes with the winners, so he
went to the UD camp, which won the game in overtime,
72-70. |
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