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Informationes Society of the Divine Savior Vol XI, Nr Informationes Society of the Divine Savior Vol XI, Nr. 34 • August 2018, Rome Dear Confreres, Would that all of us Salvatorians could respond “yes” to what God is asking of us today. “Yes.” This was I personally find much courage to respond Fr. Jordan’s final “yes” when I consider Fr. Jordan’s life and as I word spoken on reflect on Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation 08 September 1918. Gaudete et Exsultate (2018). The exhortation It strikes me as presents a very Salvatorian perspective, very meaningful as almost as if the pope had taken our charism we celebrate the and mission and was holding them up to the XIX General Chapter Church to see. It says to me that our charism of the Society at and mission are still very much needed in St. Ottilien near these times. Munich, Germany. Although it was spoken by Fr. Jordan in As we gather for the General Chapter and response to a statement by Fr. Pfeiffer that make decisions, I hope we will be bold so he would remember him at mass that day on that we may be able to evangelize and leave which the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary the mark of God’s salvation in this world was to be celebrated, in a way it reflected Fr. (GE n. 129). I hope that we will respond to Jordan’s “yes,” who like Mary, wanted to do the Spirit’s promptings, letting go of our the will of God throughout his life. Fr. Jordan fears and excessive caution (GE n. 133). responded “yes” to God’s call to priesthood I hope that we will overcome the temptation and consecrated life. He responded “yes” to flee to a safe haven (GE n. 134) so to working in response to the needs of the that we can pass beyond what is familiar Church and incorporating men, ordained (GE n. 135). And thus, be able to know the and non-ordained, women, young and old Father, the only true God, and the one whom he into the work God was laying out for him has sent, Jesus Christ (cf. Jn 17:3 and GE n. 170). and which he called the Apostolic Teaching Society. He responded “yes” when this work Dear Confreres, please pray with me that was directed by the Church to become the we will be able to “…rethink our usual way Society of the Divine Savior. He responded of doing things; let us open our eyes and “yes” to sending missionaries to remote ears, and above all our hearts, so as not to places and to establishing new foundations be complacent about things as they are, but as quickly as possible. He responded “yes” to unsettled by the living and effective word carrying the cross of Christ, confident that of the risen Lord” (GE n. 137). And with the Divine Providence was with him and guiding pope “let us ask the Lord for the grace not to him, together with the Blessed Virgin Mary. hesitate when the Spirit calls us to take a step He responded “yes” in gratitude for the forward” (GE n. 139). Go, enflame all! prayers that would be offered on his behalf on the last day of his life. Fr. Raúl Gómez Ruiz SDS Vicar General & General Secretary 2 Informationes, Vol XI, Nr. 34 • August 2018, Rome Generalate Travel Plans The members of the Generalate will be away from the Motherhouse on these dates in August and September: Fr. Milton: 08 AUG – Germany 11 SEP XIX General Chapter & Centenary Celebration Fr. Raúl: 09 AUG – Germany 10 SEP XIX General Chapter & Centenary Celebration Fr. Chris: 12 AUG – Germany 10 SEP XIX General Chapter & Centenary Celebration Fr. Agustín: 08 AUG – Germany 11 SEP XIX General Chapter & Centenary Celebration Fr. Thomas: 12 AUG – Germany 10 SEP XIX General Chapter & Centenary Celebration Assumption of the Virgin – Painting by Titian Visit Kenya (01-05 JUL 18) After having finished the Canonical Visitation of the Congo Missionary Pro-Province, Fr. Agustín Van Baelen, General Mission Secretary, paid a visit to our Otto Hopfenmüller mission in Kipkaren River, Kenya from 01-04 JUL a Zeng, Patrick Mgumba, Fidèle Musau Mukanya, 18. The community is led by Fr. Justine Tesha and and Elphas Mukhanatsi. The ingredients of the includes Br. Dennis Gwaya, Frs. Dieudonné Zeng visit were individual talks with all the members Informationes, Vol XI, Nr. 34 • August 2018, Rome 3 Rome 1882-1995 (DSS vol. XXIV, 2015), new or of the growing mission, two community meetings renewed editions of the series Salvatorians Worth during which they evaluated the year which has Knowing in various languages, some of which will passed since his last visit and planned the coming be published later this year, new archive rules, and year. He also visited the construction of the Mater a book in honor of the Centenary of Death of the Salvatoris House and greeted the teachers and Founder, Dialoguing with Father Jordan (2017). pupils of the Mater Salvatoris Academy. Both the Progress was also made on another DSS volume house and academy have benefited from funds on various writings of the Founder. There are also raised by SOFIA Global. other projects that were begun but will need to Taking advantage of having to wait for the next be completed during the next term. The IHC is flight, one evening at Nairobi, Fr. Agustín also grateful to confreres and others from around the met with Fr. Benedict Munyaka on 05 JUL 18; world who helped it accomplish its goals. Also, the he belongs also to our Otto Hopfenmüller Mission Generalate is grateful to Fr. Michael, as well as to and is finishing a Masters degree at African the members of the commission: Frs. Raúl Gómez Nazarene University in Nairobi, while living and Ruiz (liaison), Adam Teneta, Piet Cuijpers, Vinoy working in Saint Peter Claver Parish near the Thottakkara, and Mr. Johan Moris. cathedral of the capital of Kenya. Chapter Preparatory Commission Meetings International Historical Commission The International Historical Commission (IHC) met at the Motherhouse in Rome from 29-31 MAY 18 to assess what it has accomplished and to complete its service for the current term of this Generalate. Under the leadership of Fr. Michael Overmann, General Archivist, the The Chapter Preparatory Commission (CPC) met IHC had set for itself ambitious goals for this six- at the Motherhouse in Rome from 05-07 JUN 18 year term and happily reached most of them. This to continue its work on the XIX General Chapter included publishing Salvatorian Motherhouse in (13 AUG-09 SEP 18). Under the guidance of 4 Informationes, Vol XI, Nr. 34 • August 2018, Rome Sr. Dulcelene Ceccato SDS and Fr. Dennis Thiessen year term including: Christian Patzl (Austria), SDS, facilitators, the members made significant President, Ken Drake (USA), Vice-President, strides forward in planning the processes, activities, Sabin Ormaza (Venezuela), Secretary, Ann and tasks of the General Chapter. Consequently, Cullander (Australia), Treasurer, Rita Van Olmen the CPC reviewed the proposals which have (Belgium), First Consultor, and Olga Lucia arrived and identified six working committees for Hurtado (Colombia), Second Consultor. Among addressing them. Also based on the list of delegates the agenda items were four joint proposals from it identified possible discussion groups according the three Salvatorian Family leaderships and to languages. In addition, it finalized the Liturgy other proposals for governance of the ICDS. Plan for the General Chapter. The members of the They also engaged in consideration of various CPC include Frs. Milton Zonta, Raúl Gómez Ruiz, topics including Salvatorian identity and mission, Agustín Van Baelen, Hubert Veeser, Mirosław Community Building and leadership, and initial Stanek, Charles Mushitu, and Vinoy Thottakkara. and ongoing formation. The delegates also Although this was the last meeting of the full worked on the statutes of the ICDS so that the commission, the members have continued to work Vatican approval process can move forward. We on tasks that will be finalized when the Chapter congratulate and offer our best wishes to the new begins at St. Ottilien. We express our gratitude leadership which will take office on 08 DEC 18. for all the work and time they have dedicated to preparing the General Chapter. Why I became a Salvatorian… ICDS 3rd General Assembly … because it is the most concrete and real understanding of the way of salvation that we are called to construct following in the Delegates of the International Community of the Divine Savior (ICDS) gathered at WICO campus footsteps of Jesus. Salvator in Hamont, Belgium from 18-25 JUL 18 Fr. Ederaldo Macedo de Oliveira, Brazilian for the Third General Assembly. The theme of the Province General Assembly was “Discovering, Sharing, Being – Lay Salvatorians around the World.” To see other statements and photos go to Fr. Milton Zonta, Superior General, presided at sds.org/vocations and click on each of the first the Opening Eucharist and also greeted those four categories: “Called by God,” “Consecrated gathered on behalf of the Society. On 23 JUL 18 Religious,” “To be a Salvatorian” and “Formation the delegates elected the new leadership for a six- Stages.” Informationes, Vol XI, Nr. 34 • August 2018, Rome 5 Motherhouse Fr. Jordan’s Birthday (16 JUN 18) special pilgrimage to the Founder’s tomb for this occasion. The joy was increased by a couple from Porrino who came to express thanks to the Founder because they attribute the recent birth of their twin son and daughter after many years to the intercession of Fr. Jordan. This year marks a number of significant anniversaries for the Salvatorian Family Addio Sr. Paulina th including the 170 birthday of the Founder, On Friday, 06 July 18, the Motherhouse community Fr.
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