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TThehe OOblateblate Newsletter of Newark Oblates Issue 17 Spring/Summer 07

Inside this issue: FOCUS—Past and Present by: Don Brennan As warm weather approaches we start off this update God. She learned of the oblates in Newark while Focus— at a cooler time, namely, the December, 2006 meeting. attending St. Mary’s Church. She has been an oblate for Fr. John Gorski, M.M., a Maryknoll missioner, spoke over twenty years. Felix Lorenzo had been active in the Past and Present about his missionary experience for the past fifty plus Church but became disenchanted with it. After some Don Brennan years’ association with Maryknoll. After his ordination time he began seeking to fill a void in his life. In his search Fr. John spent all of his years of service in Bolivia except he found The Rule of St. Benedict and the Newark Abbey Meet A for a few years when he was getting his Doctorate in oblates to be the help for his spiritual journey. Kristen Augustine J Curley, Missiology in Rome. He spoke about the Church being Wisniewski was also searching for more direction in her OSB born and not planted from outside. It is born among the spiritual life. She found out about the oblates and people in their own culture and this culture must be contacted Fr. Lucien who said “Come on up” to Sussex. Sesquicentennial Of respected. He said that “Theological diversity is based She traveled to Bethany House, Fr. Lucien’s residence and in NJ on a profound respect for the diversity of the human began her venture with Benedictine spirituality. Both experience of God.” The talk was interesting and Dave and Kristen only knew Fr. Lucien for a short time Don Brennan informative. Presently, Fr. John, a St. Benedict’s Prep before he died but both were greatly impacted by his alumnus and classmate of Don Brennan, is transitioning oblate leadership. There was much more to each of the God’s Plan...Not Mine. from living in Bolivia back to the USA. At the invitation stories and discussion ensued after the presentations. All John Baier of Melvin, he is living at Newark Abbey and who attended the meeting came away enriched with the participating in the prayer life of the when he is sharing of personal stories. in the US. He is the Staff Missiologist for the Pontifical Paul Drew, who became an oblate two years ago, spoke Jane Tomain at Mission Societies in the USA and works in their New Joint Meeting at the March meeting. He is the author of three books and York office. When in Bolivia, he is completing several he spoke about “A Writer’s Journey”. The first article he Don Brennan books on theology and missiology. had published was a story about the Rosary and a soldier At our January meeting we were fortunate to have Sr. going on duty. It took many tries but the article was Monastic Wisdom Germaine Fritz, OSB, former Prioress of St. Walburga eventually published in a magazine. Paul’s writing was Albert Holtz, OSB in Elizabeth, discuss the chapter on Listening finally off and running. His first book, After the Storm, was from the book, The Path of Life, by Fr. Cyprian Smith, OSB, a rebuttal of Robert MacNamara and the war in Vietnam. a monk of Ampleforth Abbey in England. St. Benedict The next book, Jenny 4, was a work of fiction and dealt opened The Rule with the word asculta – listen. This with the subject am I my brother’s keeper. The third chapter mentions that, “God is speaking to us all the book, published in 2006, is entitled, I Saw Jesus Today. It is time in all the circumstances of life.” Sr. Germaine a compilation of short stories where Paul recognized Jesus engaged her audience with lively discussion. She is other people and also the reflection of them seeing Jesus expounded on the practice of Lectio Divina as a means of in him. This book was able to be written because of the being able to listen to God speaking to us. As an changes and experiences in Paul’s life over the years. Paul interesting note, she said that the students at shared background information on how the books came Benedictine Academy spend fifteen minutes of silence to be written. His power point presentation was very with Lectio each day. Sr. Germaine encouraged us to effective and well received. Paul is an alumnus of St. read Fr. Cyprian’s book as an aide on the journey as ob- Benedict’s Prep. lates. A Service Day was held on March 31 when several In February, a panel of four oblates spoke about their oblates came to clean St. Mary’s experiences in becoming oblates. Dave Walsh related Church for the upcoming Easter Triduum. how he had made retreats at S. Paul’s Abbey in Newton Fr. Matthew Wotelko, OSB, Subprior of Newark and became acquainted with the prayer life of the Abbey, joined us for the April meeting. His subject was monks. His interest in learning more about Benedictine Disbelief – And the Power and Joy of Jesus’ Resurrection. life led him to contact Fr. Lucien Donnelly, OSB who He talked about Thomas and his disbelief that Jesus had encouraged him to join the oblates. Margaret appeared to the other disciples after His Resurrection. He knew the Benedictines in her native country, Trinidad. noted that disbelief is not sinful. Having doubts is as Having been in a bad accident which resulted in the much as believing as there are high and low tides. There death of her husband, the premature birth of her is risk in believing. Doubt is not a negative situation but daughter and herself being hospitalized for eighteen is one that can lead to greater belief. Discussion followed months, Margaret had a crisis of faith. A Benedictine the talk and insight was gained from it. monk came to visit her daily and through his persistent prayer Margaret was able to again express her faith in See separate article about the May meeting. Page 2 The Oblate Meet a Monk! - Augustine J. Curley, O.S.B. January 9, 1956—Orange, NJ- Rose & Curley of Livingston welcomed their sixth & seventh children into the world. One of the twins born that day was named James.

The Curley family was religious and went to Mass on Sundays and then would have a nice breakfast together, usually eggs and bacon, and crumb buns.

With a number of priests and religious in his family over the years, he grew up hearing about them. Fr Augustine also remembers waiting on the front porch of his aunt’s house for the parish priest who would bring her communion, since she was homebound. This experience, also, influenced his eventual decision to become a priest & monk. Photo credit—Matt Kaelin Fr Augustine had thought about becoming a priest since he was young. While attending St. Benedict’s, he was impressed with the monks, and decided that he would like to join them. After college, however, Fr Augustine went to graduate school to study philosophy, with the idea that he would get a teaching philosophy at the college level.

In 1977 after graduating from Assumption College, Worcester, Mass; with a B.A., with a double major in philosophy and politics; and minor in studio art he got a teaching fellowship in the Department of Philosophy, at Boston College. All of the time, however, Fr Augustine kept in touch with the monks in Newark, and, one day, he realized that that was where he belonged.

So in 1982 Fr Augustine came back to Newark Abbey and St Benedict’s Prep. While at the monastery he completed his Ph.D. in philosophy. He also received an M.A. from Immaculate Conception Seminary of , where he did his seminary studies. Fr Augustine was ordained a priest in 1988. Currently a religion teacher at St. Benedict’s, he has also served the monastery and school as librarian, archivist, and as vocation director.

For twelve years Fr Augustine served as secretary to Abbot Melvin when he was President of the American-Cassinese Congregation of . During that time he traveled with the abbot to different parts of the world for meetings, and got to know many of the world-wide Benedictine community.

Fr Augustine is an active member of the Catholic Historical Records Commission. He has contributed a number of articles to the Encyclopedia of New Jersey. He has also published a book on Augustine, and has an article accepted for publication in the American Benedictine Review on the 1854 Know- Nothing attack on Saint Mary’s Church. In addition Fr Augustine continues to write and speak around the country on various historical topics, including his latest—“The Identity and Early Career of Edith O’Gorman, the ‘Escaped ’ ” to the American Catholic Historical Association. He is also currently chairing the committee for the 150th anniversary of the founding of the monastery. Issue 17, Spring / Summer 07 Page 3

SESQUICENTENNIAL OF BENEDICTINES IN NEW JERSEY by Don Brennan

On a bright beautiful day in March the Benedictines opened a yearlong celebration of their one hundred and fifty year presence and service in New Jersey. A solemn Mass was celebrated in the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark on March 24. Archbishop John J. Myers was the main celebrant. Other concelebrants included Archbishop Emeritus , Edgar da Cunha, Charles McDonnell, and Frank Rodimer, Abbot Primate Nokter Wolf, OSB, Melvin Valvano, OSB and Giles Hayes, OSB, as well as many other Archabbots, Abbots, monks and other clergy. Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, former Archbishop of Newark and Washington, D.C. was present in the sanctuary for the Mass.

Br. Patrick Winbush, OSB proclaimed one of the readings. Sr. Germaine Fritz, OSB from St. Walburga Monastery also proclaimed one of the readings and led the congregation in singing and responses. The Prayer of the Faithful was offered in many languages by representatives of various nationalities Abbots Melvin Valvano OSB & Giles Hayes, OSB who are served by the Benedictines. The Offertory Gifts were presented to Archbishop Myers by oblates from each community. Paula Roudette and Don Brennan repre- sented Newark Abbey. The Benedictine & monks choir and the magnificent organ offered great praise to God. Fr. Germain Fritz, OSB from St. Mary’s Abbey, brother of Sr. Germaine Fritz, played a solo violin piece near the end of Mass. Abbot Primate Nokter Wolf addressed the congregation also near the end of Mass.

Monks from St. Paul's Abbey also participated in the celebration. The monks now residing at St. Paul's Ab- bey are from Abbey in Korea and are part of the same congregation as those monks who formally lived at St. Paul's Abbey (St. Ottilien).

Following the Mass there was a reception at Newark Abbey where a buffet luncheon was served. The three communities of Newark Abbey, St. Mary’s Abbey in Morristown and St. Walburga Monastery in Elizabeth will continue the celebration during the coming year.

Several other events are being planned to celebrate the sesquicentennial. Details to follow soon. “In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.” – Albert Schweitzer Page 4 The Oblate

God’s Plan...not mine! by John Baier Dear fellow oblates, Because we were at the wrong place at the right time (5:15 PM Mass), Joan and I were persuaded to take over the teaching of a seventh grade religious education class. It seems that the class had “burned out” their current teacher and were looking to move on to bigger game. After one or two classes, Joan and I decided to treat the class like an academic class on the subject selected for seventh grade: New Testament. Since their text was at best confusing, we decided to teach them the basics of the New Testament from the Scriptures themselves. Putting bibles into these students’ hands did confirm one thing for certain. Yes, they were good Catholics; they knew abso- lutely nothing about the Bible. Joan spent much of the first class explaining the difference between chapter and verses while I took on the highly complex task of differentiating the New Testament from the Old. We then talked about gospels, letters, the Acts, and Revelation. At this point it became obvious that we needed the students to begin doing most of the work. So when one of the parents volunteered to join us, we took on Mark’s Gospel. I lectured sometimes, we showed videos, but most of the time we read in small groups. The students were each given their own notebook and then given sheets with scripture sections to read and questions to answer. I then the final challenge: the first test. At first the students weren’t thrilled but they all took it serious. Their scores embar- rassed some of the students but all were interested in their results. We made them look up the correct answers themselves: in the Bible. The Gospel of Mark is unique in many ways. Because it is so short, one can easily read it in one sitting in under an hour. The story is fast paced and keeps your attention much as a mystery thriller. The outline is simple. Miraculous ministry in the north (Galilee) until 8:22. Then the transition from 8:22 until the end of chapter 10 bookmarked by Bethsaida and Bartimaeus. Then the thrilling conclusion at Jerusalem. Try it, you’ll like it. By the way, stop at Mark 16:8. That is where Mark stopped writing. The rest is an add on by someone other than Mark. I am including some of the questions from the test just for fun. Try the test before or after you have read Mark. You might be surprised at some of the answers. Have fun. GOSPEL OF MARK TEST

1. The title of the Gospel of Mark identifies Jesus Christ as being 3. In the transition between Mark 8: 22 and Mark 10:52, a. Son of . Jesus performs a miracle twice. What is that miracle? b. Son of Adam. a. Raises a person from the dead. c. the Word. b. Cures a blind man. d. Son of God. c. Drives out demons from a man. e. Son of . d. Cures a man who was paralyzed. e. Heals a man with a withered hand.

2. Jesus begins his ministry by telling people 4. Someone, right after the miracle is performed the first time, identifies who Jesus as the Messiah (or Christ - the anointed one); This person is a. that the end of the world is near. a. James b. be careful to observe all the religious laws. b. one of the Pharisees c. repent and believe the good news. c. Simon Peter d. he was God and they must worship him. d. e. that he was the voice crying in the wilderness. e. Herod

5-9.In the beginning of the Gospel of Mark (chapters 1-3), different groups have different opinions about Jesus. Match the letter of the group on the top with the statement below that describes that group's feelings.

5. _____ believed that Jesus was a great and holy man. a. the Scribes and Pharisees 6. _____ opposed Jesus for a number of reasons. b. the common people 7. _____ called Jesus the Son of God. c. his family 8. _____ were confused as to who Jesus was. d. the disciples 9. _____thought Jesus was out of his mind. e. the demons (unclean spirits) Issue 17, Spring / Summer 07 Page 5 ¿¿¿ Did You Know ???

Abbot Melvin and Fr Albert will attend General Chapter of The North American Association of Benedictine Oblate Di- the American Cassinese Congregation from June 17 to rectors will hold their biennial meeting from July 28 to Au- 23rd at St. Benedict's Abbey in Atchison Kansas. gust 2 at St. Martin's University, Lacey WA. St. Martin's Abbey and St. Placid Monastery are hosting the meet- Abbot Melvin and Fr. Edwin both received Honorary ing. Don Brennan, Dave Walsh and Kristen Wisniewski will doctorates at the commencement exercises of 's College in Jersey City. Father Edwin also received a represent Newark Abbey Oblates at the meeting. similar honor from Rutgers Newark where he delivered On June 7-10 the International Thomas Merton Society the commencement address. will hold their 10th International meeting in Memphis, TN. On Friday May 25, Fr. Malachy Mc Padden marked his At the conclusion of the meeting, Kristen Wisniewski will fiftieth year of priestly ordination. Unfortunately Fr. be installed as the Treasurer of the society and serve as an Malachy is in hospice care at Father Hudson House in officer for the next 2 years. Elizabeth. He would appreciate our prayers. His address is Fr Eamon Drew, OSB (son of Newark Oblate Paul Drew) Father Hudson House, 111 De Hart Place, Elizabeth, NJ was ordained on April 14 by Arthur Serratelli 07201. (Paterson Diocese). Fr Eamon is a monk at St Mary’s Abbey in Morristown, NJ. Planning is underway for Monkfest 2007 (Sunday July 15, 2007). We are hoping to doe some special things this year to mark the sesquicentennial. The oblates are always an Prayer Requests important help in running this event. Please contact Don Brennan to volunteer. Father Michael Joseph Collins, O.S.B.—a monk of St Mary’s Abbey in Morristown who went home to God on Six oblates came to celebrate 4:00 vespers with the monks May 9, 2007. on Sunday May 6 in observance of the World Day of Father Malachy McPadden, O.S.B. Prayer for Vocations The Tuesday night Lenten series "A Benedictine Journey Sally Gleeson wife of Oblate Bill Gleeson who still strug- gles with cancer. Through Lent" given by Fr. Albert and based on his new book, "Pilgrim Road" drew about twenty people for each Several Oblates struggling with illness session, including some new friends. By the way, the first printing of 3,200 copies of Fr. Albert's book sold out Janet Uzzih, mother of Oblate Boniface Uzzih, who died before Lent began, so the book is well into its second on March 6, 2007 printing. Helen Hudson, mother of Oblate Andy Hudson, who died Sr Mariette Therese Bernier, OSB made her final in April, 2007 monastic profession at St Walburga’s Monastery in Elizabeth on April 28th. Vocations to Newark Abbey

June 9 Gifts of the Holy Spirit Fr Albert Holtz, OSB June 9 Oblate Service Day Cleaning of St Mary’s Church July 15 MONKFEST August 11 Summer Meeting September 8 Sesquicentennial of NJ Benedictines Fr Augustine Curley, OSB September 8 Oblate Service Day Cleaning of St Mary’s Church October 12-14 Retreat at Xavier Center Convent Station, NJ (**this is a date change from the usual November retreat**) November 10 Oblation Ceremonies Abbot Melvin Valvano, OSB Conference with Abbot Melvin December 8 Church Art Fr. Maynard Nagengast, OSB December 8 Oblate Service Day Cleaning of St Mary’s Church Page 6 The Oblate Jane Tomaine Speaks at Joint Meeting by Don Brennan

History was in the making on May 12, 2007 when the oblates from the three local monasteries held their first joint meeting. Newark Abbey hosted the meeting and several oblates from St. Mary’s Abbey in Morristown and St. Walburga Monastery in Elizabeth joined the Newark oblates. The featured speaker was none other then Rev. Dr. Jane Tomaine, the rector of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Livingston, NJ. Rev. Tomaine wrote the book, St. Benedict’s Toolbox, The Nuts and Bolts of Everyday Benedictine Living. This book is very practical and a good aid for oblates. She developed the book for use in her parish as part a renewal program. Rev. Tomaine teaches courses on Benedict’s Rule at the Newark School of Theology.

Everyone who attended the meeting found it to be a good learning experience and an excellent chance to gather together and share our commonality. Rev. Tomaine used her skills as priest and teacher when she spoke on Benedictine Spirituality of Work. She referred to Chapter 32 of The Rule, The Tools and Goods of the Monastery, and asked us to think of the tools that we use in our daily work. She asked us to think Rev. Jane Tomaine about those people we touch through the use of these tools. How do we connect with their lives and work? Rev. Tomaine reminded us that all work is holy, that there should be a balance between work and the rest of life, that all work is equal and that work is an opportunity to serve others. She concluded by stating that we should be thankful for being able to use our gifts that in all things God may be glorified.

Barbara Trimiglozzi from St. Mary’s Abbey, Donna Marlowe form St. Walburga Monastery and Alice Moore and Don Brennan from Newark Abbey helped to arrange this meeting the thought of which had been germinating for some time. After the meeting and midday prayer, everyone enjoyed pizza and soft drinks for lunch. We anticipate continuing the joint meeting on a yearly basis rotating the location between the monasteries. Issue 17, Spring / Summer 07 Page 7

MONASTIC WISDOM: STORIES FROM THE EGYPTIAN DESERT by Fr Albert Holtz, OSB

Here are some of my favorite stories and sayings from our monastic forbears in the desert of fourth century . Some of their insights about fraternal charity sound like documents from Vatican II. : "A monk once posed this question to an elder: There are two brothers, one of whom remains praying in his cell, fasting six days at a time and doing a great deal of penance. The other one takes care of the sick. Which one's work is more pleasing to God? The elder replied: If that brother who fasts six days were to hang himself up by the nose, he could not equal the one who takes care of the sick."

It was not just men who contributed to the lore of the desert monasteries, there were some strong-minded women as well, the "ammas." "One day a monk on a journey saw a group of holy women approaching from the other direction. With the typical fear of temptation from sexual thoughts he left the road and gave them a wide berth. But the amma said to him as they passed, 'If you were a perfect monk, you would not have looked close enough to see that we were women."

Beneath their deadpan seriousness there is often a mischievous but instructive sense of humor. Imagine the delight that these desert-dwellers must have taken as they retold stories like this one: "One of the brethren asked an elder, saying: Father, do the holy ones always know when the power of God is in them? The elder replied: No, they do not always know it. For once a very great hermit had a who did something wrong and the hermit said to him: "Go and drop dead! Instantly the disciple fell down dead. The hermit, overcome with terror, began praying to the Lord, saying: "Lord Jesus Christ, I beg you to bring my disciple back to life and from now on I will be careful what I say." And the disciple was restored to life on the spot." The great thing about these stories is that there are so many lessons in there at once. Are you aware of the power of God you have in yourself? Has a word of yours, spoken in anger, ever slain somebody who was under your care? If even a great saint has to beware of his tongue, then how much more do you and I?

Our "stuff" is so important to us -- cars, clothes, houses and refrigerators. Listen to this tale of one monk's attitude toward what he owned: "When Abbot Macarius was in Egypt, he had left his cell, and when he got back he found a robber in the process of stealing everything he owned. After watching for awhile he finally began helping load the robber's donkey with the stolen goods. Leading the animal out to the road he said, 'We brought nothing into the world. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away: and as he willed, so it has come to pass. Blessed be the Lord in all things.'"

Perhaps another story will hit closer to home: "There were two elders living together in a cell, and they had never had so much as a single quarrel. So one of them said to the other, 'Come on, let's have at least one quarrel, like other people.' The other said, 'But I don't know how to start a quarrel.' The first answered: 'Look, I'll take this brick and place it here between us. Then I'll say it's mine and you'll say it's yours. This is what leads to arguments and fights.' So they put the brick between them, and one said, 'It's mine!' Then the other replied 'Well, I think it's mine.' The first one said again, 'It is not, it's mine!' So the other answered, 'Well, then, if it's yours, take it!' It seems they never did manage to start that quarrel."

Here’s is one of my very favorite stories: "It was told of Abbot John the Dwarf that once he had said to his elder brother: I want to live in the same security as the angels have, doing no work, but serving God without intermission. And casting off everything he had on, he started out into the desert. When a week had gone by he returned to his brother. And when he knocked on the door, his brother asked: Who are you? He replied: I am John. Then his brother answered and said: John has become an angel and is no longer among men. But John kept on knocking and said, It is I. Still the brother did not open, but kept him waiting. Finally, opening the door, he said: If you are a man, you are going to have to start working again in order to live. But if you are an angel, why do you come into a cell? So John did penance and said: Forgive me, brother, for I have sinned." Newark Abbey Oblates

Newark Abbey Oblates 71 Howard St Newark, NJ 07103 Director: Rev. Albert T. Holtz, OSB

Associate Directors: Alice Moore Donald Brennan www.newarkabbeyoblates.org

Liturgical Calendar / Feasts June 27 St. Monica, Married Woman 3 TRINITY SUNDAY 28 St. Augustine, Bishop, Doctor of the Church 5 St. Boniface,Bishop, Religious, Missionary, Martyr 29 The Martyrdom of St. John the Baptist 10 THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST September 11 St. , Apostle 3 ST. GREGORY THE GREAT, POPE, RELIGIOUS, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH 13 St. Anthony of Padua, Presbyter, Religious, Doctor of the Church 8 BIRTH OF THE VIRGIN MARY, Nameday of Abbot Melvin 15 THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS 13 St. John Chrysostom, Bishop, Doctor of the Church 16 The Immaculate Heart of Mary 14 EXULTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS 19 St. Romuald, Abbot, Religious Founder 15 Our Lady of Sorrows 24 BIRTH OF JOHN THE BAPTIST 21 ST. MATTHEW, APOSTLE, EVANGELIST 28 St. Irenaeus, Bishop, Martyr 27 St. Vincent de Paul, Presbyter, Religious Founder 29 STS. PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES 29 STS. MICHAEL, AND . ARCHANGELS July October 3 ST. THOMAS, APOSTLE 1 St. Therese of the Child Jesus, Virgin, Religious, Doctor of the Church 4 U.S.A. Independence Day 2 GUARDIAN ANGELS, PATRON OF THE AMERICAN CASSINESE CONGREGATION 11 ST. BENEDICT, OF WESTERN MONASTICISM 4 St. Francis of Assisi, Religious Founder 13 St. Henry, Emperor, Married Man, Co-Patron of Benedictine Oblates 6 St. Bruno, Presbyter, Hermit, Religious Founder 14 Bl. Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin 15 St. Teresa of Jesus, Virgin, Religious, Doctor of the Church 16 Our Lady of Mount Carmel 17 St. , Bishop, Martyr 25 ST. JAMES, APOSTLE 18 ST. LUKE, EVANGELIST 26 Sts. Joachim and Anne, Parents of the Virgin Mary November 31 St. Ignatius of Loyola, Presbyter, Religious Founder 1 ALL August 2 COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED 1 St. Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop, Religious Founder, Doctor of the Church 9 DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA IN ROME 6 THE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD 10 St. Leo the Great, Pope, Doctor of the Church 8 St. Dominic, Presbyter, religious Founder 15 St. Albert the Great, Bishop, Religious, Doctor of the Church 10 ST. LAWRENCE, DEACON. MARTYR 16 St. Gertrude the Great, Virgin, Religious 11 St. Clare, Virgin, Religious Founder 19 St. Mechtild, Virgin 14 St. Maximilian Mary Kolbe, Presbyter, Religious, Martyr 21 Presentation of the Virgin Mary 15 THE ASSUMPTION OF THE VIRGIN MARY INTO HEAVEN 22 Thanksgiving Day 17 ANNIVERSARY OF DEDICATION OF CHURCH - NEWARK ABBEY 25 CHRIST THE KING 20 St. Bernard, Abbot, Doctor of the Church 30 ST. ANDREW, APOSTLE 22 The Queenship of the Virgin Mary 24 ST. BARTHOLOMEW, APOSTLE [Solemnities are in bold caps, feasts are in caps, lower case are memorials]