May 23, 2019
From Fr. Oscar Vasquez
Dear Brothers,


Personnel
 
  • Fr. Jim Bartlett is assigned to the Marianist Community at Siena Woods in Dayton with a ministry of prayer and support of the community.  

  • Bro. Allen Pacquing is assigned to the Casa Maria Community in San Antonio with ministry at St. Mary’s University.
 

Community Director Appointments

After consultation of each community, the following Brothers are appointed director for their first term.  

  • Bro. Ron Overman is appointed director of the Alumni Hall Community, Dayton. This appointment will begin immediately. 

  • Bro. Brian Zampier is appointed director of the Casa Maria Community, San Antonio. This appointment affirms his position as the interim director.  
 
  • Bro. Andrew Kosmowski is appointed director of the Meyer Hall Community, Dayton. This appointment begins with publishing of the new personnel book, August 15.  


Community Director Reappointments

After consultation of each community, the following Brothers are reappointed for a second term as director.  

  • Fr. James Mueller is reappointed as the director of the Central Catholic Community, San Antonio. 

  • Bro. Gerard McAuley is reappointed as the director of the Killiney Marianist Community, Ireland.
 
  • Fr. Richard Villa is reappointed as the director of the Ligustrum Marianist Community, San Antonio. 
 
  • Bro. Robert Flaherty is reappointed as the director of the Montgomery Road Community, Cincinnati.
 
Please join the Provincial Council in thanking these Brothers for accepting this call by the Province and by their Brothers in community. I am also thankful to community members for their prompt feedback to the consultation.  


Life-Long Learning
 
Fr. James Mueller, Central Catholic community took the Spanish 5 AP literature course at Central Catholic high school this past year. Fr. Jim served as a true example of resilience to the students! Never stop learning...never stop growing was the motto for the class! Fr. Jim also received honorary recognition at the Central Catholic Hispanic Honor Society.
On Pilgrimage

I will be on pilgrimage to the city of Rome with members of the St. Mary’s University Board and benefactors from May 25-June 3. Please pray for the safety of the group. I will have my cell phone with me if you need to speak to me. I will have limited access to email during my travels. Please feel free to contact Bro. Bernie Ploeger if you have an emergency need. 


India Special District Chapter

Thank you to communities that signed up to pray. Visit the prayer sign-up form to see who has signed up so far. You may still sign up for additional days if you would like. Remember the prayer dates are May 20-June 1.  


This Coming Week

  • May 24–June 3: Pilgrimage with St. Mary’s University
From Bro. Jesse O'Neill
Dear Brothers,


An Easter Season of Hope and Joy

Submitted by Fr. David McGuigan , chaplain at the Marianist Family Retreat Center in Cape May Point, N.J.

“Jesus is risen" as he said, Alleluia! We celebrated our annual Triduum Retreat from April 18-21 at the Marianist Family Retreat Center, Cape May Point, NJ, with thanksgiving, prayer, devotion, hope and joy. The group of 50 participants and staff, aged 87 ( Bro. Al Koch) to 7, shared, prayed and played together, immersed through liturgy in the deep mysteries of our Christian faith. The opportunity to keep the Paschal Triduum on retreat allowed all of us to reflect on the depth of God’s saving love for us in Jesus Christ apart from many distractions that can compete for the attention of the faithful at this most sacred time.

The youngest children baked “resurrection rolls” for all of us. The ingredients included marshmallow—to represent Jesus’ body; butter—the oil with which he was anointed; and cinnamon and sugar—the spices with which his body was honored and prepared for burial. As one of our 7 year-old superstars shared with us before we ate them, they go in the oven “and they come out risen.” So, too, we come out risen with Christ from the Triduum to bear witness to the Lord’s everlasting love.”
2019 Triduum Retreat at Marianist Retreat Center in Cape May Point, N.J.
Office of JPIC - Brian Reavey
Dear Brothers,

Monthly JPIC Resource for Communities

Welcome to our next monthly JPIC Resource for SM Communities. We invite you to delve deeper into the spirituality of justice, peace and integrity of creation, both individually and communally. We hope this provides an opportunity for ongoing conversation, education, formation and prayer for you and your community. Feel free to utilize this JPIC Resource as is, or adapt it as necessary to best meet the needs of your group gathered. Do let us know how we can further assist you and your JPIC efforts at any time. The focus of this resource is the Option for the Poor.
Birthdays
Please pray for our brothers who are celebrating their birthdays

May 23: Joseph Rasky
May 27: Dennis Schmitz
May 29: Gerald Haby
On the Calendar

June 1: Cupertino Jubilee
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