Notes from the Provincial Council 01.28.2021

January 28, 2021

From Fr. Oscar Vasquez

Dear Brothers,

25th World Day for Consecrated Life through the Lens of Fratelli Tutti

You are invited to celebrate this special day with men and women religious across the US on Tuesday, February 2 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. (EST). Newer members will reflect on consecrated life in light of the Gospel call presented in the recent encyclical letter of Pope Francis, Fratelli Tutti. This online gathering will include prayer, listening and small group conversation. This event is co-sponsored by CMSM, Leadership Conference of Women Religious, National Religious Vocations Conference, Religious Brothers Conference, and Religious Formation Conference. Learn more and register to get the Zoom link here.

Theological Reflection on Racism

Saint Luke’s Institute presents a theological reflection on racism presented by Bishop Shelton Fabre of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, Louisiana, and chair of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Ad Hoc Committee against racism. This presentation will be on Thursday, February 4 at 1:00 p.m. (EST). This is free. Registration is required. For more information, click here.

Surviving in the COVID-19 Era

Please click here for helpful resources during this time of shelter-in-place.

This Coming Week

January 28-29: University Dayton Board Retreat & Meetings, virtual
February 2: Preside, St. John Vianney High School Father/Son Mass
February 4: Marianist Family Council of North America Meeting, virtual
February 4 & 5: Preside, Chaminade College Preparatory School Mass

From Fr. Tim Kenney

Dear Brothers,

Making Public Commitments

We offer our best wishes and promise of prayers to the members of the Marianist Family who have recently made public commitments.

Chicago Schuller formalized his commitment as an aspirant in a ceremony at the Stonemill-Kiefaber Marianist Community.

At an evening Eucharist on Sunday, January 17, Jesus (Chucho) Alvarez, Peter Evans and Steve Kim made their commitment to the novitiate and officially became novices!

The MLC community on Maui recently stood before the St. Anthony Parish Community at a Sunday Mass to renew their commitment.

JPIC

Laudato Si' Training Course. A webinar promoting Laudato Si' in your congregation will be on February 5 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. (Rome time) The webinar will provide men and women religious with the tools needed to raise awareness among their members and communities about the Laudato Si Action Platform. To register, click here.

Gratitude to Bro. Frank O'Donnell

Bro. Frank O’Donnell has served for many years as the Province representative on MSJC. Recently, he completed his term as Chair of the Steering Committee. On behalf of the province, I want to express my gratitude to Bro. Frank for his leadership and service. Bro. Steve O’Neil and I will continue to serve on the steering committee.

Upcoming Calendar

February 6: Catholic Social Ministry Gathering, virtual
February 13: Province JPIC Committee meeting, virtual
Weekend Eucharists: St. John Vianney High School & local parishes

From Bro. Jesse O'Neill

Dear Brothers,

Trivia Results - Celebrating Our Rich History

Thanks to the many brothers who submitted a guess to the January 14 trivia question.

Congratulations to our first three responders with the correct answer:

Bro. Tom Jalbert
Bro. Frank O’Donnell
Bro. Steve Glodek

The correct answer was: Bro. Aloysius Soden.

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This week’s question is submitted by Lisa Finney, project archivist at the National Archives. Good Luck!

What four-year Catholic education institution in Sioux City, Iowa was operated by the Marianists from 1930 to 1949?

The first three brothers to respond to me by email with the correct answer will receive a prize. The winners will be announced bi-weekly.

Birthdays

Please pray for our Brother who is celebrating his birthday

January 31: Ronald Overman

On the Calendar

February 2: Presentation of the Lord & World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life

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