THE NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF July 16, 2007...
Provincial’s time Fr. MacDonald will be in the office much of the week. Please remember… –Ethel McCullough, the mother of Fr. Brian McCullough, who died July 14. She was 88 and died at home, where she was receiving hospice care. Fr. Brian and his brother Patrick were with her at the time of death. –Leonard Kersting, the brother of Br. Gabriel Kersting, who died last week. –Fr. Bernard Rosinski, who went in the hospital over the weekend to be treated for dehydration. He had flu symptoms for the past week Fr. Bernie is expected back at the monastery in the next few days. Happy anniversary! Fr. Jim Cunniffe writes that “In May, my classmates Fr. Kevin McInnis (who died in June), Fr. Paul Casper, Fr. Edward Griesemer and I observed our golden jubilee of priesthood. I acknowledge this great gift of the Lord with heartfelt thanksgiving and feel confident that Paul and Edward, and particularly Kevin, appreciate the reflection of Fr. Dehon that we learned so many years ago as a life-guide: ‘The life of the Priest of the Sacred Heart must be a continuation of his Sacrifice of the Mass. His death must be as his last Mass, through which he, in union with Jesus, offering himself on the cross and altar,, crowns his life of sacrifice on this earth with Mary, coredemptrix and queen of priests.’“ “Fr. Jack Kurps arranged a wonderful jubilee celebration for me in the Nesbit community on Thursday, July 12. I want to acknowledge his kindness and express gratitude to all for their presence and prayers.” South American conference Fr. Tim Gray represented the U.S. Province at the first week of the “Permanent Formation Conference” in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from July 2 to 9. Over 30 SCJs from Latin America and Europe took part. “The theme of the conference was ‘SCJs in parishes — pastors according to The Heart of Jesus’ and it was a wonderful experience of SCJ fraternity in ministry,” wrote Fr. Tim. “The variety of the experiences in SCJ parishes was fascinating. Presentations by local experts were given on the success of media use by evangelicals. “Fr. Alessio de Rosa, SCJ, presented a pastoral plan developed and used in our parishes in Brazil. He contrasted the Kerygma — the basic testimony of a person’s conversion experience — to catechesis, which is a rational explanation of what we believe. He showed how the catechumenate (RCIA) gives us a model for a parish-based Kerygma. Over 200 communities have been formed in parishes using this model. “I was sad to leave this experience after only one week (it continues until July 20) but it was very inspiring to share with other SCJs.” Installation Please note that the installation of the new administration will take place on July 31, not August 1, as noted in the tentative schedule for the Provincial Conference. All SCJs should have received an invitation to the ceremony, which will be at 5 p.m. at Sacred Heart Monastery. Sunglasses found A pair of prescription sunglasses, left either at Dn. Mark Mastin’s ordination or at the funeral for Fr. Kevin McInnis, has made its way to Pinellas Park. Our detectives are still trying to piece the facts together, but it appears that the provincial superior may have accidentally picked up the glasses and put them in his bag. He discovered them in Florida during a visit there earlier in the month. If you think they might be yours, please contact Fr. Anthony Kluckman at Pinellas Park. Prayer intentions The Holy Father’s general prayer intention for July is: “That all citizens, individually and in groups, may be enabled to participate actively in the life and management of the common good.” His mission intention is: “That, aware of their own missionary duty, all Christians may actively help all those engaged in the evangelization of peoples.” Updated update Just to make sure we all have it correct, please note that Fr. Bob Bossie’s address is: 1421 E. 53rd St. Chicago IL 60615. (formation house) The update was correct in the printed version of the Fridge Notes, but the first “1” in the address didn’t make it to the website initially. We’ll blame the internet gremlins.