Dear Brothers,
Lenten reflection from Bro. Tom Spring in Cupertino
"Lent and Spring come rather close together; evidence of that is abundant at the Cupertino Marianist Community. We omit the Alleluia following Glory Be at Lauds and Vespers while trees and bushes outside are garbing themselves in their festive green leaves and colorful flowers. And just as Lent was making itself present, we had the wonder of Bro. Frank Spaeth reminding us of Lent by dying in his 99th year. Fr. Bob Hackel added to that reminder by passing on 20 March. Life and death are with us here, and we find it easy to celebrate both in the context of our faith (a marvelous gift) and the love we all share. Spring is life emerging from apparent death, and Lent is death yielding to life.
We celebrate both well! Our liturgy for Frank is loving and grateful; we get to share our favorite stories about Frank as we commit him to the joys of the Communion of Saints. We celebrate life in general by gathering daily for prayer and meals and via the socials and parties we have, the latter being special events prepared by our nursing and kitchen staff. We laugh a lot here in Cupertino!"
Annual Retreat Registration
As a reminder, we ask all members of the Province to register for one of the five retreats being sponsored this summer or for your own private retreat and/or any request for your assistance. This should happen by the beginning of April. Thank you for your cooperation.