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Manresa Matters Manresa Jesuit Retreat House 1390 Quarton Road • Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304-3554 Fall / Winter 2016 248.644.4933 www.manresa-sj.org To help men and women grow spiritually through prayer, reflection, guidance and teaching according to the Ignatian tradition From the Editor • Staffers like Ruth Ann he chapel is my favorite place Stevens, who at Manresa with its striking have served “AMDG” [Ad Majorem Dei guests by the GloriamT] stained glass window behind the work they do altar. Down the hall is another window (page 13); reflecting the English translation: “For • the greater glory of God.” The latter, Leaders like depicted on the front cover, serves as the Fr. Florek theme for this issue of Manresa Matters. (page 14) and Manresa Staff On the next page Fr. Daly talks about the Fr. Wright, (page 15) Fr. Leo Cachat, SJ importance of these words in his own life, who, with Fr. Henry Chamberlain, SJ while on page 5 he explains what they Fr. Francis Daly, SJ meant for St. Ignatius and his followers. their teams, Executive Director have helped AMDG window Ms. Ann Dillon Giving greater glory to God results from develop the in the main chapel Fr. Peter Fennessy, SJ placing ourselves in His service. You spirituality and leadership of others; Fr. Steve Hurd, SJ will meet several servants of Christ in • Mr. Thomas Hurley the articles that follow. These are men Interns like Alex Barrera, who have Controller and women who glorify God by humbly provided spiritual companionship and Mr. Steve Raymond serving others at Manresa. Read on to retreats to fellow Hispanics (page 16); Associate Director learn about people like these: • Publication team members like Ms. Anne Smith • George Seroka, who created the Ms. Ruth Ann Stevens Ron Steinmayer, who created Business Manager something beautiful for the front cover by adding fall foliage Ms. Rita Tinetti Montserrat chapel (page 4); from the house’s north side behind Development Director • the window on its south side. Pat Seibold, who shared her love of George also created the “then” and Board of Directors music in an article about the Psalms “now” collages (page 9); and he and Fr. Timothy Babcock (page 6); his wife and fellow team member, Mr. Robert Babinski • Isaac Hanna, who helped to provide Grace, shared highlights from their Mr. Joseph Basta pilgrimage (page 17). Mr. John Bernia, Jr. a sacred space for prayer and reflection Fr. Fran Daly, SJ on the grounds (page 7); AMDG, Fr. Peter Fennessy, SJ • Jesuits, who shared their knowledge Ms. Mary Gresens by teaching about Ignatian spirituality Mr. Isaac Hanna (page 8); P.S. Don’t miss out on the “bonus Fr. Si Hendry, SJ • Mr. James Hicks Donors like Richard Jobbagy and material” in our E-supplement for Ms. Patti Koval others who financially support those articles marked with a star! Mr. Peter Kreher Manresa’s Mission (pages 10-11); [www.manresa-sj.org/850_ManresaMatters_bonus.pdf ]. Chair Mr. Keller McGaffey Mr. Frank Migliazzo It’s easy to join our mailing list! Fr. Ted Munz, SJ Just send your email address Mr. David Nona by text message . Vice-Chair Text: Mr. Brian O’Keefe Mr. Sergio Pagés Check MANRESA us out on to 22828 to get Mr. Gerald Seizert the web! started! Fr. Gary Wright, SJ (Message and data rates may apply.) Manresa Matters is published Comments, suggestions, story ideas? biannually by Manresa Jesuit The Publications Team would Retreat House, 1390 Quarton Road, love to hear from you! Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304. Please Publications Team, left to right are (back) contact the Business Manager to Paul Seibold, Steve Raymond, George Seroka, Please write to us via email at report duplicate mailings. For more Hugh Buchanan, and (front) Anne Smith, [email protected] information contact 248.644.4933 or or use Manresa’s postal address. [email protected]. Fr. Peter Fennessy, SJ and Grace Seroka. Page 2 From Our Executive Director “God is ever at work in people’s ife changes but continues. lives, inviting, directing, guiding, With this fall we conclude the celebration of our proposing, suggesting and the 90th anniversary. Throughout practices associated with Ignatian Lour celebration we were blessed spirituality are designed to help by the kindness and generosity of our benefactors as well as a us be more attentive to this active number of wonderful events. We God in our busy lives.” look forward to continuing our An Ignatian retreat offers us some quiet time to become Ignatian Mission at Manresa aware of our active God and helps us to become men and with gratitude and zeal. Francis J. Daly, SJ women for others. Our theme for this issue of Manresa Matters is “For the In the following articles you will meet some of our staff, Greater Glory of God.” When I began high school at board members, volunteers and spiritual companions St. Ignatius, Chicago, I was taught to place AMDG [Ad who are true servants of Christ, intent on seeking the Majorem Dei Gloriam] in the upper left hand corner of greater glory of God and serving others. They labor with every paper I wrote. My Jesuit teachers made sure I knew Christ to keep Manresa a sacred place where retreatants the reason God created me; all my thoughts, words and may come to rest for a while and abide with Christ. On actions were to give praise and reverence to God and serve retreat, Christ renews our strength and enables us, in turn, all my brothers and sisters. As a young Jesuit, I learned to renew our spirit of service for others. Please remember that from the beginning of the Society of Jesus our a weekend retreat or a day of reflection is a great way to mission was to announce the Good News of Jesus’ life and give honor and glory to our merciful God. love, traveling throughout the world ever intent on seeking The Jubilee Year of Mercy also is coming to an end. I the greater glory of God, our Lord, and the salvation of hope this year we have grown in appreciation of the many souls. [Jesuit Constitutions, 605] ways God has bestowed His mercy on us and that we are Manresa Jesuit Retreat House continues to share in that becoming instruments of God’s mercy for our brothers same Jesuit mission today, by welcoming men and women and sisters in need. May we dedicate ourselves this fall to to deepen their relationship with God and to respond to give greater glory and service to our God. God’s loving mercy by serving others. Dave Fleming, SJ in his little book, What Is Ignatian Spirituality?, reminds us: Take Time to Disconnect ~ In Order to Reconnect! I woke up this morning much Why? So that God more relaxed and at peace can do what God with myself than I was Friday morning. ~ Walt Meiers desires in you. I feel I’m making better choices in my daily life because of this How? With an new relationship with Jesus. attitude of . ~ Charlene Rogier Especially as a woman, taking Openness the time to feed your soul . so important so you can nourish Generosity your family. ~ Cheryl Wojcicky Courage The experience has impelled me to continue my re-connection When? Pick any with Christ ever more solidly. All Manresa retreats are ~ James Knaus date that fits your based on Ignatian spirituality: The whole experience made me schedule. (You don’t noticing God in your everyday life, feel closer to God and what he have to be part of any learning more about God’s wants of me. particular group.) unconditional love for you . ~ Jacqueline Johann Editor’s note: For more information, click “Retreats” on our website at www.manresa-sj.org. Page 3 Behind the Scenes Leadership Banquet akland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills Ron was the setting for the April 23 Leadership Steinmayer Banquet, where nearly 200 guests enjoyed elegant created the dining in a room overlooking the fairway. stained glass O windows in the Archbishop Allen Vigneron, Montserrat guest of honor, received a chapel plaque from Executive Director between 1995 Fr. Fran Daly, SJ (center) and 1997. memorializing a tree planted on the grounds in thanks for the Diocese’s continuing welcome to Manresa. Associate Director Steve Raymond is on the left. id you know that the windows in the Montserrat chapel were designed and created by retreatant The talk by keynote speaker Ronald F. Steinmayer almost 20 years ago? It Fr. Greg Boyle, SJ, executive Dwas only recently, however, that Ron was recognized with director of Homeboy Industries a plaque for his beautiful contribution to Manresa. in Los Angeles and author of Ron began his stained glass hobby in 1976. After Tattoos on the Heart, focused designing increasingly more intricate boxes, lamps and on the need for outreach and windows, he gave up working with glass to pursue other compassion. endeavors. However, when good friend Fr. Jim Serrick, SJ (executive director at the time) asked if he would make Fr. Greg Hyde, SJ, former stained glass windows for the new Montserrat chapel, executive director, presented Ron returned to his abandoned hobby with zeal! a Lifetime Achievement Asked not to cover the windows completely, Ron made Award to Hugh Buchanan, four separate designs, each with a special significance that former associate director, who he shares here, in the order in which they were created: expressed his sincere thanks Lower Left: This window symbolizes “The Triumph of to family, friends, Jesuits, staff the Cross.” The cross is made from beveled glass, kept and especially Mary Ellen, his free of color for the sun to highlight.