Notes from the Provincial Council 11.18.2021

November 18, 2021

From Fr. Oscar Vasquez

Dear Brothers,

Provincial, Marianist Sisters

Congratulations and blessings! We received word today that Sr. Gretchen Trautman has been reappointed Provincial of the Marianist Sisters Province of the United States. We are thankful to Sr. Gretchen and the Marianist Sisters for their ongoing collaboration.

Sr. Gretchen Trautman, FMI

Provincial

Marianist Sisters Province of the United States

This Coming Week

November 20: Installation Mass for MR&CC Executive Director, preside,

From Fr. Tim Kenney

Dear Brothers,

Formation Weekend

Last weekend, we had a wonderful and prayerful time at MR&CC as those in initial formation came together from three provinces. I thought you might enjoy seeing a photo as you continue to pray for these young men and women seeking to answer God’s call. We will gather again with them in March 2022.

Jubilee Dates for 2022

More information will come out later from my office and from your area coordinator. In the meantime, for calendar purposes, I wanted to share with you the dates for the jubilees:

San Antonio: May 7, 2022
Hawaii: May 15, 2022
Cupertino: June 18, 2022
Dayton: August 13, 2022
St. Louis: September 24, 2022

JPIC

You might want to take a look at the following links in light of the official launch of the Laudato Sí Action Platform to learn more about the platform and how the Catholic Church throughout the world is giving support.

The Holy Father's Sunday Angelus with remarks on the platform and the United Nations Climate Change Summit COP26 in Glasgow
A summary of the launch from NCR/Earthbeat
Links to platform commitments from some CMSM member institutes
On Friday, November 19, 1:00-2:00 p.m. (EST) for Religious Order LSAP promoters a webinar to learn about the enrollment process and next steps. Register here.

Reminders Regarding Letters of Suitability and Faculties

A Marianist priest with faculties from the diocese where you live, who wishes to exercise ministry (e.g., a single event: wedding, baptism, funeral) outside of the archdiocese or diocese in which you live, will need to request a letter of suitability through the Provincial Office for Religious Life. Please send me those requests and cc my administrative assistant, Terry Eversole. The request should be made as soon as you have received the invitation and should include the details of the ministerial activity you’ll perform so that we will have plenty of time to get the copy of the letter to you and to the particular bishop (except, of course, in an emergency situation such as funerals where you have little time). This pertains as well to some Brothers who are involved in public events and representing the Church. The diocese may require a letter of suitability.
Some diocese issue short-term faculties, which would apply to priests coming for extended holidays, study programs, assisting for a longer period in a parish, etc. Usually, on the particular diocesan website, there is an application for short-term faculties, which is to be completed by the priest applicant. You will still need a Letter of Suitability to affirm that you are in good standing in your diocese and among the Marianists, as well as that you have full faculties in the location of your current assignment. If you permanently move from one diocese to another, you are asked to apply for faculties. This should happen through the Office for Religious Life. Please contact me if this needs to happen.
The bottom line is to prepare in advance versus the last minute or the day before you need the paperwork! I am here to assist you as much as I can; however, we have to follow the regulations issued by the diocese.

Upcoming Calendar

November 17-19: Chaminade College Preparatory Board meeting, West Hills, California
November 20-21: Masses in St. Louis
November 25: Thanksgiving (Praying in gratitude for everyone in the Province.)
November 28: First Sunday of Advent

From Bro. Jesse O'Neill

Dear Brothers,

Racial Justice Workshop Postponed

The racial justice workshop that had been planned for February 2022 in San Antonio is postponed due to the unavailability of our scheduled facilitator, Fr. Bryan Massingale. A new date and venue will be chosen for next year, allowing us to gather in dialogue around this most important issue.

Office of Vocation Ministry - Bro. Mark Motz

Dear Brothers,

Vocation Refresher

“Thirty percent of newer entrants speak two languages fluently, and twelve percent speak three or more languages fluently. Take some time this week and in the future to learn to pray in another language.” (National Religious Vocation Conference, NRVC)

2021 Holiday Schedule for Notes

November 25: Thanksgiving Message from the Provincial Council

December 2: Notes from the Provincial Council

December 9: Notes from the Provincial Council

December 16: Notes from the Provincial Council

December 25: Christmas Message from the Provincial Council

January 1, 2022: New Year’s Message from the Provincial Council

January 6, 2022: Resume regular schedule of Notes from the Provincial Council

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