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SCTJM News- Go out into the deep |
"At the beginning of the
new millennium, and at the close of the Great Jubilee during which
we celebrated the two thousandth anniversary of the birth of Jesus
and a new stage of the Church's
journey begins, our hearts ring out
with the words of Jesus when one day, after speaking to the crowds
from Simon's boat, he invited the Apostle to "put out into the deep"
for a catch: "Duc in altum" (Lk 5:4).
Peter and his
first companions trusted Christ's words, and cast the nets.
"When they had done this, they caught a great number of fish" (Lk
5:6).
(JPII- Apostolic Letter Novo Millennio Ineunte,
Jan. 6, 2001)
News- March/April 2007
3/5-3/8
COUNCIL OF MAJOR SUPERIOR'S FORMATORS WORKSHOP IN CALIFORNIA
Sr. Maria Jose, Sr. Faustina and Sr. Ana Pia attended the
Council of Major Superiors annual workshop for Formators. Troughout
th week they heard wonderful talks and were able to share with many
of the seventy religious who attended, representing 23 religious
communities in the USA.
3/10
CHILDREN RETREAT IN MOTHER OF THE REDEEMER PARISH
Sr. Juana Maria, Sr. Yeily, Sr. Rosa and Sr. Karen went to
Mother of the Redeemer in Broward to give the kids in the school a
retreat. They have times of reflections, prayer and songs.
3/12
PREPARATION FOR EDUCATOR'S MISSION TO NICARAGUA
SR. Juana Maria at the Office of Missions met at the Chancery to
begin preparations for the mission trip to Nicaragua this summer.
Doctors, teachers and nurses will be accompanying her and Fr. Jean
Pierre to visit schools, orphanages and will give retreats.
The Apostles of the Two Hearts (our lay branch of the Family) will
also participate in this mission.
And..... THE MISSION'S OFFICE BEGAN AIRING A RADIO
PROGRAM........
Sr. Juana and Fr. Pierre, the Office of Missions of the
Archdiocese began airing a radio program in Radio Peace called
"Missionary Bridges".
3/14 ASPIRANTS MADE PRESENTATIONS TO THE COMMUNITY
The three aspirants spoke beautifully on the Trinity.
Christine spoke on "God, the Father and Creator", Karla shared on
"Jesus Christ Son and Savior" and Sara on "the Holy Spirit, the love
and power of God".
3/17 RETREAT AT SOUTHEASTERN MENTAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
Sr. Faustina, Sr. Delia, Sr. Silvia and Sr. Yeily gave a day
retreat to the members of this clinic on the
meaning and responsibility of being a Catholic Counselor in our day.
There was a special of prayer for the Counselors at the end of the
day's reflections.
3/17 STEUBENVILLE CONFERENCE IN FLORIDA
Sr. Juana, Sr. Emma and Sr. Karen traveled to West Palm Beach,
Florida to be present and to serve at a Steubenville's youth
conference. The Conference hosted several hundred youth for
the first time in Florida.
3/19
Two New Novices.....
Sr. Rosa and Sr. Karen entered their novitiate on the Solemnity of
St. Joseph. We placed them under his paternal care.
Mother Adela encouraged them to learn from St. Joseph to be
custodians of the treasures they have received. Mother told them
that in order to be custodians of the treasures of the Church, they
need to first keep custody of their own vocations. We joyfully
receive them into our home!
3/20
HOLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATION MASS AT THE CATHEDRAL
Approximately 600 kids from Catholic Schools in Dade and Broward
county gathered on Tuesday morning to participate in the Mass
celebrated by Archbishop Favalora in honor of the Mission group- the
Holy Childhood Association. The Archbishop reminded the kids that
"only when we sacrifice, only when we pray can real changes happen
in the world."
4/3
CHRISM MASS AT CATHEDRAL
Five
sisters attended the yearly Chrism Mass celebrated by Archbishop
Favarola at St. Mary’s Cathedral.
During his homily, the Archbishop expressed his fatherly concern
over his priests’ spiritual welfare and encouraged them to read
thoroughly Pope Benedict XVI’s document Sacramentum Caritatis from
the XI Synod of Bishops held two years ago on the Holy Eucharist.
With Fatherly concern he also encouraged them to preach, promote and
to make more frequent use of confession, to be present to each other
as brother priests and to attend an annual retreat.
4/3 SR. ROSA AT SOUTHEASTERN MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC
Sr. Rosa went to
give a reflection to the various groups at Mary Camejo’s mental
health clinic. She taught them about the power of redemptive
suffering and encouraged them.
4/4 ARCHBISHOP’S IMPRIMATUR GRANTED
Archbihop
Favalora signed his imprimatur on the vocational booklet written by
SCTJM and Monsignor Mangan and the Holy Hour for Vocations. They
were printed and available for the IRL conference and for others who
request them.
RADIO
PAZ NOMINATED MOTHER ADELA FOR THE 2007 WOMAN OF PEACE AWARD
Mother was nominated to win an award in May 12th as one of the
five most "prominent mothers" who have witness to the fecundity of
the maternal vocation.
Mother, Sisters, Fr. Joe and the Apostles of the Two Hearts in a
mission of mercy in Lourdes, France....
4/12 INSTITUTE FOR RELIGIOUS LIFE
Sr.
Maria Jose and Sr. Juana Maria attended IRL’s national meeting in
Chicago: “Prayer Pathway to Holiness.” The Conference was in
response to Pope Benedict’s XVI’s message for the 2006 World Day of
Prayer for Vocations, reminding all religious and other consecrated
persons that : “their primary duty is to live a life of deep union
with God. Consecrated men and women must be willing to devote
adequate time and attention to prayer. Following the example of the
Blessed Virgin Mary, they must always be attentive to the movement
of the Holy Spirit as they strive for a deep union with God and
conformity to His will. Such spiritual intimacy is certain to lead
to holiness, for it opens them to a total and exclusive following of
Jesus, and to complete availability to Christ's saving mission.” In
addition to the snow and the wonderful children’s choir, the sisters
raved about the talks. Most especially Fr. Kubik, SJ’s talk,
“Heart to Heart Conversation.” Fr. spoke about how the Heart of
Jesus wants to communicate to us intimately and how the place for us
to have this exchange with Him is in prayer, where heart speaks to
heart….”
4/14 OUR LADY QUEEN OF MARTYRS
Sr. Karen and Sr. Silvia went to our Lady Queen of Martyrs in
Broward county to give a talk and pray over a group of young people
who will be confirmed this year.
4/15
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
The sisters led a Holy Hour at 3PM at St. Raymond’s Parish for
Divine Mercy Sunday. The parish was packed with people eager to be
immersed in the Lord’s mercy.
4-17-4/20 SR.
JUANA MARIA ATTENDED A MISSION’s
CONFERENCE
Sr.
Juana Maria attended the “National Conference for the Propagation of
the Faith” in San Francisco, California. Approximately 250 people
attended and approximately 60 priests.
4/21
RESPECT LIFE AWARDS LUNCHEON
Sisters attended the Archdiocesan Respect Life Awards Luncheon. Joan
Crown welcomed the gathering and Sr. Maria Jose sang the opening
song. Among those who received awards, most notable was Reverend
Doctor Alfred Cioffi, STD- who received the 2007 Archdiocesan
Respect Life Award. After the awards ceremony, the over 300 guests
listened to some insightful words on marriage and the family from
Dr. Joseph C. Atkinson, STL, STD from the John Paul II institute for
Studies on Marriage and Family in Washington DC. The afternoon
closed with Bishop Estevez‘s Benediction and a song by Sr. Maria
Jose.
4/ 21SR ANA PIA TALK AT THE MOTHER OF CHRIST GROUP, “CHOOSE”
Sr. Ana Pia, accompanied by Christine, spoke during a retreat to a
group of adults regarding God’s Mercy, the Sacrament of
Reconciliation and prepared them to receive the Sacrament.
4/28
RETREAT FOR WIVES OF DEACON’S IN FORMATION
Mother & the sisters led a retreat for the wives of Deacons in
formation for the Permanent Diaconate at St. John Vianney. The day
began with Mass at St. Rafael Chapel and the remainder of the day’s
talks and SCTJM music took place at the Archbishop McCarthy chapel.
The first talk was given by Sr. Silvia on, “The Nature of the
Permanent Diaconate and the wife’s Role in the Diaconate.” Mother
gave a talk on “A Woman's fiat, her gift to the Church” and Sr.
Juana Maria shared on “The Universal Call to Holiness.” Several
existing Deacon’s wives gave amazing testimonies on their
experiences, joys and challenges; they also answered questions for
the group of 45 women. The women were deeply moved by the witness
and teachings of the sisters and of the existing deacon’s wives.
4/28 CONFIRMATIONS AT ST. AGATHA
Archbishop Favalora celebrated Confirmations at St. Agatha for Sr.
Martha Maria’s and Sr. Elena’s CCD students. He was pleased to see
the “Servants” working there and also to see all the unity amongst
the parish ministries.
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