The Deacon’s Call Newsletter of the Baltimore Deacon Community
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March – April 2011 Volume 9, Number 2
April 1 — 3 Inside This Issue Archdiocesan Retreat for Deacons Archdiocesan Retreat by Msgr. Nicholas P. Amato for Deacons ...... 1 “Desire, once claimed, becomes intention. Intention, himself has assured us. So the fact remains, Development of the given the grace not to derail itself into superstitious how do we accomplish or dispose ourselves so Roman Missal, Pt. 2 ...... 2 control, becomes a willing, honest turning toward the the grace of God may flow and that union is source of life. In and through that love, all you need is achieved? That takes me to my third point. Save the Dates ...... 4 already given. You do not need to learn another single thing. Only allow your spirit to fly.” All you do as a community of deacons in ✠ Gerald May, The Awakened Heart service to the Word throughout the Archdio- ORDINATION OF THE cese of Baltimore points you in that direction Dear Brothers, of unity, whether it is the sacramental minis- CLASS OF 2011 It is an honor to have been asked to facili- tries of Baptisms, weddings, and assisting at MAY 14, 2011 • 10 A.M. tate your retreat this year on April 1-3 at Bon Mass; preaching and catechesis; care of the Secours Spiritual Center at Marriottsville. sick; or administration. But frankly, you need Our focus for the three days together is “One more. You need to “come away awhile” as Je- Birthdays, Anniversaries Yet Many: Life in God and Life Among sus often did from the crowds and communi- Necrology ...... 4 Deacons.” I would like to take a moment to ties to which he belonged, to be in silent pres- share my thoughts regarding our theme and ence with the Father. When Two Deacons how it fits into a context of contemplative And that is where contemplative presence Are Present ...... 5 prayer. has an important part to play. Prepared DBP Update: There is within us all a desire to prayers, psalms, rosaries, Mid-year Review ...... 5 know God and to have an intimate or meditation are impor- relationship with him. This desire You need to “come away awhile” tant means of prayer and Paul Dignan • RIP ...... 6 should not surprise us. In creating as Jesus often did … to be in we have all had a try at us, we are not only made in the silent presence with the Father. them. And, as with the Placement Openings ...... 6 image of the Creator, in much the Jewish People in Jesus’ same way that a painting mirrors or images the time, the simple recitation of prayers often did Deacon Wives’ artist; God’s wish was greater. In creating us not get them very close to God’s presence. If Retreat ...... 7 he also planted within us a desire to seek him we look to Jesus’ praying it was usually alone out and find him so that both God and we and in silent reverential presence to his Father. Emmaus Groups ...... 7 could experience the joy of union as individu- There was a union of hearts, a deep sharing at als. a non-verbal level. This is the sort of prayer – DPB Committees ...... 7 call it contemplative prayer – of which I am This desire then is an indication that we are speaking. destined for unity with God as our creator. We might quickly add that the fact of this desire On our retreat together we will offer differ- Believe what within us is already an indication of something ent ways or practices that could get us more you read, divine present in everyone. deeply into God’s presence — practices such as poetry, scripture, and guided meditation. Teach what Secondly, the fact that we are “image” and have a drive to be one with God would imply Make no mistake about it: being in contem- you believe, that we do not have to wait around until we plative presence is no work of ours. All we can Practice what die and go to heaven. That oneness can be do is dispose ourselves to it you teach. achieved in the here-and-now! Of this Jesus and ask God’s grace to To page 2
Articles and ideas for future newsletters are welcome. Feel free to contact a member of the Communications Committee or send your suggestions to the Editor, Deacon Mark Soloski, at [email protected]. Issues are published bimonthly, with deadlines on the 15th of the preceding month. Page 2 March–April 2011
From page 1 The Development of the Roman Missal, Part 2 make that presence by Catherine Combier-Donovan, Office of Worship, Archdiocese of Baltimore possible. While it is an awesome reality, it The following, part 2 of a two-part series, • Liturgicae Instaurationes, Sept. 5, is still very possible to those whose hearts continues the glossary of events and terms 1970: Issued after the promulgation are open and who that details some of the movement and of the Missale Romanum first typical allow their desire to complexity of the past 45 years of devel- edition, and following approval of be satisfied by God. opment of the Roman Missal. the first Order of Mass in English The experience Msgr. Nicholas P. Amato Instructions on the Right Imple- for the United States, this docu- makes us more aware mentation of the Constitution on ment contains principles and sug- of and responsive to Christ’s pervasive the Sacred Liturgy: Several particu- gestions to help bishops implement and transforming presence to us. Dur- lar Instructions on the practical im- the new liturgical norms, especially ing our time together we will also have plementation of the liturgical renewal those found in the General Instruction the opportunity to develop a prayer plan have been issued since the Second of the Roman Missal. that will include elements of a contem- plative lifestyle based on the Sunday Vatican Council by the Congregation • Varietates Legitimae, March 29, Mass readings. for Divine Worship and its precur- 1994: Issued almost 25 years after sor. These instructions are as follows: the third instruction, this fourth Jesus’ adult life was not the only oc- casion for contemplative presence with • Inter Oecumenici, Sept. 26, 1964: instruction acknowledges the im- his Father. So many of the beautiful The first instruction on the im- portant task of letting the liturgy scenes of Mary in the Gospel of Luke plementation of the Constitution take root in different cultures by depict her in a Presence in the midst of on the Sacred Liturgy (CSL), this setting forth the principles for doubt, confusion, or stress. She “pon- document gave the first practical cultural adaptation. In particular, ders in her heart” and God is with her. principles for the liturgical re- it defines and outlines the correct This Lenten Season can be such a newal. Included are concrete procedure for the implementation season of a similar pondering for us, one standards such as the basis for of the Constitution’s articles 37 where we take a few minutes before our liturgical translations and the es- through 40. homes begin to stir and, over a hot cup tablishment of Liturgical Com- of coffee, we try to respond to our real • Liturgiam Authenticam, March 28, missions for Assemblies of Bish- thirst for union with God. All we need 2001: The fifth instruction contains at any time of our day can be found in ops. the principles for translation of the the present moment. We have only to be • Tres Abhinc Annos, May 4, 1967: books of the Roman Liturgy into still, to be open, and to be aware, put- Issued three years later, this in- the vernacular. “In preparing all ting our thoughts aside so we can expe- struction contains further adapta- translations of the liturgical books, rience a most sublime union. tions to the liturgy that were ap- the greatest care is to be taken to If you have not yet made a decision proved prior to the release of the maintain the identity and unitary to join us, I would invite you to do so. renewed liturgy itself. Released expression of the Roman Rite” Let us pray for each other as we move by the Concilium, it recognized (LA, 5). Its guiding principle is through our Lenten journey of prayer, the growing “intense participation that of “formal equivalence.” fasting and almsgiving. May the Lord continue to bless you in your ministry of the faithful” and the need to • International Commission on with his presence. increase that participation, so that English in the Liturgy (ICEL): Peace, the liturgical rites could be This Commission is charged with “clearer and better understood” the work of translating liturgical (Introduction). texts into English. ICEL is a • Comme le prévoit, Jan. 25, 1969: mixed commission of the 11 inter- P.S. Whether or not you are able to be national conferences of bishops in with us, I would still invite you to re- The Concilium, to prepare for the which English is the primary lan- spond to the survey we have set up on promulgation of the new Roman “Survey Monkey” regarding the life of Missal, issued this text in French, guage, and its membership is made prayer of our deacons. As follow-up to which contained guidelines for up of one bishop from these coun- our retreat, we will send each of you a translators. The guiding principle tries. The professional staff summary of the responses. Simply go to: of the document was “dynamic of the com- To page 3 www.surveymonkey.com/s/SXQ86FN equivalence.” mission en- and follow the directions. Thank you. March – April 2011 Page 3
The Development of the Roman Missal, Part 2 (cont’d.)
From page 2 Recognitio: The Holy Father to provide counsel on the work of gages language and liturgical grants recognitio to liturgical texts. translating sacred texts from Latin scholars in the work of transla- The recognitio is normally accompa- into English. Comprised of Bishops tion. The idea of “language nied by a date for promulgation. from several English-speaking groups” from different countries The newly translated texts of the countries, Vox Clara works with pooling resources to produce third edition of the Roman Missal the Congregation for Divine Wor- vernacular texts was first dis- may not be used in the liturgy until ship and the Discipline of the Sac- cussed by bishops attending the the date specified by the recognitio, raments as well as the English- Second Vatican Council. which has been set as Nov. 27, speaking bishop’s conferences to 2011. offer advice on the many levels of Order of Mass: The word “order” work involved in the translation of itself has two definitions: to arrange Sacramentary: The Sacramentary the revised Roman Missal. and to regulate. Order as used in the contains the Order of Mass, “Order of Mass” is both, for it de- prayers, and rubrics for the celebra- White Book: Within the process of fines the manner in which we pray tion of the liturgy. The traditional translation of a liturgical text, “final the Eucharist, the texts that we use use of the term is for a book that draft” versions are released to the at the liturgy, and the sequence that holds the prayers and chants of the bishops for review. In the United is followed. The Order of Mass, priest at the Mass. With the third States, these texts have been re- therefore, is not only the framework edition of the Missale Romanum, we leased in a “White Book”, thus the of the celebration of the Eucharist, find the return to the more accurate title has been given. The White but the text of the prayer itself. The use of the term Roman Missal for the Book texts take into account the Order of Mass contains the texts and book which guides the celebration suggestions and revisions that re- responses of the priest and the peo- of the Liturgy. The Roman Missal sulted from the review of the ple as well as the parts of the contains several sections in addition Green Book. It is from the White celebration. This part of the Mass to the Order of Mass itself, e.g. the Book that bishop’s conferences does not change from celebration to Propers of Seasons and Saints, Rit- vote for final approval of texts, be- celebration. ual and Votive Masses, and Masses fore they are sent to Rome for for the Dead. recognitio. Promulgation: Promulgation is the formal announcement of when a United States Conference of In the recent process of translation new action is to take effect and be Catholic Bishops’ Committee on of the revised Missale Romanum, the implemented. In this case, the Divine Worship (USCCB/ White Book versions of texts in the promulgation is the date when the BCDW): Made up of representative Missal were voted on in groups use of the revised Roman Missal is Bishops from throughout the (November 2008, June 2009, and to be effective in the dioceses of the United States, the USCCB Com- November 2009) by the United United States. The new texts, in- mittee on Divine Worship “has the States Conference of Catholic cluding the Order of Mass, may responsibility for all matters relating Bishops. The approved texts were not be used before this date. to the Liturgy.” The committee as- sent as a whole to the Congrega- sists the Bishops in carrying out tion for Divine Worship and the Ratio Translationis: Using the their roles as the chief liturgists of Discipline of the Sacraments for principles of Liturgiam Authenticam their diocese. Materials relating to recognitio. Recognitio was granted on as a base, a ratio translationis con- the revised Roman Missal have come March 25, 2010, and was formally tains guidelines that are specific to a into the work of this committee in announced on April 30, 2010. particular vernacular language. preparation for presentation to the These guidelines are to be used by entire body of U.S. bishops. Changes continue to be made even translators within a given language now, so we await (as do the major group. The Ratio Translationis for the Vox Clara: Meaning “clear voice,” publishers) a final final version. English Language was issued by the this committee, under the authority Adapted. For the complete Glossary go Congregation for Divine Worship of the Congregation for Divine to www.RevisedRomanMissal.org and the Discipline of the Sacra- Worship and the Discipline of the ments in 2007. Sacraments, was formed in order March – April 2011 Page 4
Special Dates to Remember
ORDINATION SAVE THE DATES! DEACON BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES March Neumann Vicariate Meeting 3rd ...... Jeffrey Sutterman March 21, 1992 March 28, 2011 • 6:30 p.m. Simon Driesen 8th ...... Patrick Goles Immaculate Conception, Towson Richard Kunkel 9th ...... Paul Gifford Seton Vicariate Meetings Robert Malinowski 9th ...... Willard Pinkney Michael McCoy May 11 & June 7 10th ...... Thomas Beales Locations and times to be announced. Donald Miller 10th ...... Alex Rodriquez ✠ ✠ ✠ Lawrence Teixeira 17th ...... Lawrence Teixeira DEACON RETREAT Larry Wilson 18th ...... J. Donald Murray One Yet Many: Life in God and Life Among Frank Zeiler 24th ...... Gerald Roberts Deacons with Msgr. Nicholas Amato April 1–3, 2011 25th ...... Gary Ingold Bon Secours Spiritual Center 25th ...... Daniel Kopczyk IN MEMORIAM ✠ ✠ ✠ 26th ...... Joseph Knepper March 1, 2004 29th ...... William Nairn Joseph L. Neale CHRISM MASS 29th ...... Martin Perry March 7, 2006 Monday, Apr. 18, 2011 • 7 p.m. Paul Dignan Cathedral of Mary Our Queen 31st ...... Charles Hicks March 9, 2006 ✠ ✠ ✠ April George W. Martin ORDINATIONS 3rd ...... William Fallon March 6, 2007 Permanent Deacons, class of 2011 Walton A. Smith 5th ...... Stanley Piet May 14, 2011 • 10 a.m. March 10, 1987 11th ...... George Wachter Gregory Spissler Transitional Deacons, class of 2011 16th ...... Richard Swann May 21, 2011 • 10 a.m. March 23, 2004 17th ...... Jhan Harris John Abell (Plan to arrive by 9:15 a.m for ordination.) Cathedral of Mary Our Queen 17th ...... Miguel Sainz April 11, 2007 Thomas X. Yorkshire ✠ ✠ ✠ 19th ...... Henry Siarkowski April 16, 2005 21st ...... Michael Dodge CONVOCATION 2011 Andrew Komarinski 22nd ...... Dave Tengwell Sept. 30—Oct. 2, 2011 th Bolger Center, Potomac, MD 27 ...... Joseph Schultz Can you help? Contact Skip Comegna. 29th ...... Frederick Seibold The Deacon’s Call Newsletter of the Baltimore Deacon Community March–April 2011 Issues are published bimonthly, in January, March, May, July, September, and Novem- WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES ber. The deadline for articles is on the 15th of the month preceding publication. March April Your comments and ideas for future 3rd ...... James & Marcie DeCapite (38) 4th ...... Alan & Abbie Rose (57) newsletters are welcome. We need th 5th ...... Alphonse & Kathryn Bankard (36) articles! Please consider writing a brief 18 ...... William & Mary Fallon (44) 12th ...... Gary Lee & Mary Fulmer (41) article on an aspect of your ministry or a 18th ...... Joseph & Colleen Knepper (22) review of a book you have read or a film 19th ...... Jeffrey & Beth Sutterman (14) you have seen. Please email comments st 21 ...... Richard & Michelle Bolgiano (29) st ...... to any member of the Communications 21 Wardell & Sharon Barksdale (32) th Committee: 27 ...... Loren & Suzanne Mooney (29) 25th ...... Dean & Coco Lopata (24) Mark Soloski, Chair 30th ...... Martin & Natalie Perry (26) 25th ...... Ray & Joan Britt (13) Dean Lopata Lee Benson 30th ...... Karl & Gene Marie Bayhi (13) 28th ...... Edward & Kathy Sullivan (49) Jan Smith Angela Martin th Will Witherspoon 30 ...... Mark & Susan Ripper (23) Page 5 March–April 2011
When Two Deacons Are Present FROM THE DEACON PERSONNEL BOARD
ROME, NOV. 16, 2010 (Zenit.org) place to the celebrant's left during 2010-11 Mid-year Review By Father Edward McNamara the Liturgy of the Eucharist or may also incense the Blessed Sac- The DPB held its annual Mid-year Re- At a Mass where there rament during the Eucharistic view in January. We have found these are two deacons and one Prayer. The deacon of the Eucha- sessions to be useful in reviewing pro- Q of the deacons is going to rist takes care of the habitual di- gress since our June planning meeting be preaching the homily, aconal functions during the and in adjusting our goals for the re- which deacon should proclaim the preparation of gifts, the Eucharis- mainder of the year. Here are the results. Gospel? Should the deacon who tic Prayer and the sign of peace. is going to be preaching proclaim The Executive Committee will meet with Another general principle is to the Gospel, or should one deacon the Priest Personnel Board Executive avoid needless movements. In this proclaim the Gospel and the other Committee to ensure that we are in sync light, a deacon who is to preach preach the homily? In a similar with their planning efforts regarding how should usually take the role of the situation, who proclaims the Gos- deacons might help meet the needs of the deacon of the Word so as to carry pel when a bishop is the main Archdiocese of Baltimore in the near out both functions with ease and celebrant and a concelebrating term as well as in the far. The committee without interruption. priest is going to preach the hom- will also lead the planning of the bian- ily, but there is more than one There may occasionally be good nual Welcome Dinner for the newly or- priest concelebrating and there is reasons for a change in minister. dained deacons. no deacon? Does one priest pro- For example, if the Gospel is to claim the Gospel and another be sung, then the deacon better The Communications Committee will preach, or does the priest who is qualified for this task may pro- continue efforts to improve the newslet- preaching proclaim the Gospel? claim the sacred text, even though ter and website. They are particularly — R.B., Marquette, Michigan another will preach. seeking to expand the newsletter’s range of topics and authors. You could play a In the case of concelebration The norms on this point part here — contact the committee chair: without a deacon, the principal are not absolute and allow Mark Soloski, [email protected] A for a certain degree of celebrant, bishop or priest should flexibility in order to adapt not read the Gospel even though Ongoing Formation is focusing on the to special circumstances. At the he would normally be the one to deacon retreat (Apr. 1–3) and the Con- same time, there are some aspects preach the homily. vocation (Sept. 30 – Oct. 2). Both of liturgical decorum that should If a priest other than the principal events need lots of help during the week- be respected as far as possible. celebrant is to preach, then in end so please contact Skip Comegna ([email protected], 410-788- One principle that should be re- general he should also read the 6113) to see where you might contribute. spected is that, if a deacon is pre- Gospel. The fact that several priests may be concelebrating is sent, it is he who reads the Gos- The Policy Committee is in the midst of pel. A priest should proclaim only not enough reason to divide up the tasks between several minis- updating the Deacon Handbook and writing if the deacon is impaired for some a DPB Operations Manual (a how-to guide reason; for example, if he does not ters and thus multiplying unnec- essary movements. for the DPB and its committees so that know the language of the Gospel new leadership won’t have to reinvent in a multilingual celebration. Exceptions to this general rule of the wheel). All things being equal, when there thumb may be made for reasons are two deacons they are usually similar to those mentioned for The Placement Committee is continuing divided as the deacon of the Word deacons: difference of language, its refinement of the placement process, and the deacon of the Eucharist. singing the text, etc. developing the requirements for a single Apart from proclaiming the Gos- Father McNamara, a Legionary of folder containing all relevant information pel and the general intercessions, Christ, is professor of liturgy at the the deacon of the Word takes his Regina Apostolorum University To page 6 Page 6 March–April 2011
From page 5 Stay Up to Date on Catholic Issues! for the deacon to be placed. They will make recommendations for the place- Sign up for updates from the Maryland Catholic Conference at: ment of the Class of 2011 this Spring and www.mdcath.org, and check out the website regularly. It’s a great will begin 5-year interviews in the Fall. resource for information on today’s hot issues, including marriage, As a reminder, here is your Board: the death penalty, immigration, and respect for life at every stage.
Member Representing Committees Skip Ongoing Formation Comegna Seton Chair, Executive DPB Vice Chair, PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES Dean Executive, Lopata Seton Communications Paul Mann Neumann Placement The pastors at the following parishes have expressed an interest in hav- ing a deacon assigned. Their needs are many and varied. If you would Fred DPB Chair, Mauser Seton Executive Chair like more information, please contact Dcn. Ron Thompson at The Catholic Center, 410-547-5427, or email him at [email protected]. Kevin Reid Neumann Placement Chair Michelle • St. Anthony Shrine, • St. Mary’s, Annapolis Rubio Wives Ongoing Formation Emmitsburg / Our Lady of Jan Smith Wives Communications • St. Mary’s, Cumberland Mt. Carmel, Thurmont • New All Saints, Baltimore Marty Wolf Neumann Policy • St. Augustine, Elkridge • Our Lady of the Please contact us with questions and • St. Augustine, Williamsport / Chesapeake, Pasadena suggestions. St. James, Boonesboro • Our Lady of the Fields, • St. Cecilia & Immaculate Millersville Conception, Druid Hill • Our Lady of Grace, Parkton DEACON PAUL DIGNAN • St. Charles Borromeo, Pikesville • Our Lady of Sorrows, West River The Deacon community is saddened • St. Clement, Lansdowne • St. Peter the Apostle, by the loss of one of our brothers, • St. Gregory the Great, Deacon Paul Dignan. Paul passed Libertytown Baltimore away on Monday, March 7th. Paul • St. Peter Claver, Baltimore was ordained in 1977 and faithfully • Holy Family, Davidsonville • St. Pius X, Rodgers Forge served at St. Patrick Church, Cum- • St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic berland, until retirement. His ministry Community, Ijamsville • Prince of Peace, Edgewood was marked by a passion for giving of • St. William of York, himself to others. Deacon Paul estab- • St. John the Evangelist, Baltimore lished the local St. Vincent De Paul Frederick Society that helped area residents in • St. John, Westminster • St. Timothy, Walkersville need of clothing, food and housing. • St. Joseph, Cockeysville • Western Allegany / Northern He also was a regular visitor at local Garrett County cluster: nursing homes where he counseled • St. Joseph Catholic residents and provided them the gift Community, Eldersburg / - St. Ann’s, Grantsville; of Word and Sacrament. Paul’s life of Sykesville - St. Michael, Frostburg; service was celebrated in a Mass of - St. Joseph, Midland; Christian Burial on Friday, March • St. Joseph’s, Odenton - St. Mary of the 11th with Deacon Loren Mooney • St. Joseph’s Passionist preaching and Father Eric Gauchat, Monastery Parish, Baltimore Annunciation, Lonaconing; O.F.M., Cap., as celebrant. - St. Gabriel, Barton; • St. Louis Church, Well done good and faithful servant – Clarksville - St. Peter, Westernport you will be missed! • Saint Margaret, Bel Air Page 7 March–April 2011
A New Way to Understand Evangelization Deacon Wives’ Retreat • February 26, 2011 By Cathy Tengwell, Wife of Deacon DaveTengwell, Class of 2007
We came from many different places and many different backgrounds, but we had one thing in common — our husbands are (or were before Our Lord called them home) deacons in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
When I received the invitation to attend the Deacon Wives Retreat on February 26th at Bon Secours Spiritual Center I first thought, “I have too much going on.” But I reconsid- ered, and I am so glad I did.
It was not only a memorable day of catching up with friends and meeting new ones, but also being spiritually fed and guided by Father John Hurley, who heads up the Archdiocese’s new Office of Evangelization.
Father challenged us to let the joy and energy of our first encounter with Christ revitalize us so we would become more involved in the lives of others and evangelize simply by the way we live our lives. He urged us to consider new ways to use our talents to minister to others.
We enjoyed discussing Father’s challenges in small groups and we continued our discussions over a nice lunch served by the staff after Mass.
I am grateful for the time, not only to get to know Father and his mission of helping us better understand our call to discipleship, but to reflect on our mission as Catholic Christian women.
It was a restful and fulfilling day spent with many old and new friends.
Current Emmaus Groups COMMITTEES St. Ephrem Fraternity The Amen Corner 2nd Tuesday of each month Last Thursday of each month 10 a.m. — Immaculate Conception Noon — An Poitin Stil Irish Pub Deacon Personnel Board Contact: Deacon John Gramling Contact: Deacon Ken Pivec Chair: Fred Mauser 410-823-0694 410-661-1469 Harford County - St. Stephen Holy Trinity Policy Committee 4th Friday of each month 2nd Tuesday of each month Chair: Frank Zeiler 7:30 p.m. — St Mark, Fallston 6 p.m. — Holy Trinity, Glen Burnie Contact: Deacon Simon Driesen Contact: Deacon Kevin Brown Communications Committee 410-457-0451 or 410-544-6330 Chair: Mark Soloski Deacon Chuck Hicks Urban Emmaus Group 410-879-2496 2nd Saturday of each month Ongoing Formation Committee St. Lawrence 8 a.m. — St. Peter Claver/St. Pius V Chair: Skip Comegna 3rd Friday of each month 1546 N. Fremont Ave., Baltimore 8:15 a.m. — Shrine of the Sacred Heart Contact: Deacon Will Witherspoon Placement Committee Contact: Deacon Ray Moreau 443-255-0270 Chair: Kevin Reid 410-464-4005 Deacon Families of Central St. Vincent Fraternity Maryland (includes wives) Fourth Sunday (location changes) Are you are interested in serving on a Contact: Deacon Mike Flamini Contact: Deacon George Sisson committee? Just email the appropriate 410-563-1783 301-473-4800 committee chair. If you have started a new Emmaus Group, please provide the pertinent information to The Deacon’s Call so we can include it in future issues.