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Tekakwitha Conference Evangelization for 79 Years 1939-2017 Tekakwitha Conference Evangelization for 79 Years 1939-2017 2017 Annual Tekakwitha Conference Pow Wow Hoop Dancers Transfer of the St. Kateri Tekakwitha Statue and First Class Relic Presented by the Members of 2017 Planning Committee To Members of the Honoring Our Elders at the 2018 Planning Committee 2017 Annual Tekakwitha Conference Visit us at: http://www.tekconf.org E-mail us at: [email protected] Find us on Facebook: http//www.facebook.com/tekconf November-December 2017 VOLUME 36 ISSUE 1 2 November-December 2017 TEKAKWITHA CONFERENCE NATIONAL CENTER From The Desk of The Executive Director Dear Friends, “…Giving thanks always and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father.” Ephesians 5:20 We were blessed during our 78th Annual Conference in Rapid City, SD with the many opportunities to pray, learn and share with our brothers and sisters from various locations in North America. For all who made the journey to Crazy Horse Monument and other historical sites, our lives have changed and in many instances deeply touched by the ‘awe-filled’ experiences. We had a number of celebrations which took place among our Kateri Circles for the 5th Anniversary of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha’s canonization on October 21st. We continue to give thanks to Holy Mother Church for this great gift given to us as North American indigenous people. Many of our sisters and brothers in Christ in southern Texas, southern Louisiana, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Mexico and elsewhere have been challenged by Mother Nature since our July gathering. They have been remembered in our hearts and in our prayers for their continued protection. The power of prayer keeps us strong knowing that so many others care. As Tekakwitha Conference members and Kateri Circle members, our hope lies in the concern we have for one another especially in times of uncertainties such as hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding, fires and drought. From family reunions this summer, we enter the Fall season with the joys of more family gatherings to give thanks to such a generous and loving Creator. Before we even have time to breathe in the freshness of this time of many colors in nature, we find ourselves with great anticipation for the ‘coming of Christ’. Yes, the time of hope and joy as we celebrate the birth of the Prince of Peace. He is the bearer and gift of peace and hope that only he can provide. My wish to each of you is that the Thanksgiving, Advent and Christmas seasons be sources of much joy, hope and peace. Tekakwitha Conference Board of Directors 2016 - 2017 Sister Kateri Gail Rando Most Rev. Charles Chaput For the Lord God is a sun and shield; Cherokee Prairie Band Potawatomi the Lord will give Region 1-2nd Term 2015-2018 Episcopal Moderator Ex-Officio Member grace and glory; Regina (Gina) Shontz Reverend M. Henry Sands no good thing will He Tuscarora Ojibway/Ottawa/ withhold from them that Region 4 Potawatomi Director: Black and Indian Mission 1st Term 2015-2018 walk uprightly. Ex-Officio Member Psalm 84:11 Pierre Solet Reverend Michael Carson Choctaw/Houma Louisiana Choctaw Tekakwitha Conference Assistant Director of Native American Affairs Finance Council USCCB Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the Church Catherine (Cathy) Vasquez Tohono O'odham Vision Statement Region 6-1st Term 2015-2018 The Tekakwitha Conference is the Voice, Presence and Identity of Indigenous Catholics of North America under the protection and inspiration of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha. We strive to: Our Mission Statement † Reinforce Catholic identity We, as members of the Tekakwitha Conference inspired by Saint Kateri † Affirm pride in our cultures and spiritual traditions Tekakwitha, a young, Mohawk/Algonquin woman of the 17th century, † Promote healing through forgiveness and reconciliation renew our faith and reaffirm our baptismal call as followers of Jesus to † Advocate for peace and justice in our proclaim the Good News. We pray with faith and hope for the continued Indigenous communities intercession of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha in the lives of all Peoples. † Build stronger catechesis that is meaningful to Indigenous Catholic People TABLE OF CONTENTS † Nurture the relationship between Indigenous people and the Welcome, Letter, Board of Directors, Vision Statement…………. 1-2 Catholic Church Prayer Intentions & Special Days…………………..…................. 3 † Empower Catholic Indigenous People as leaders within our Remembrance & Kateri Circles…………………………………. 4 communities and Church Important Information……………………………………………. 5 Upcoming Events ……………………….…..……….….……….. 6-7 Donations…………………………………………………………. 8 Kateri Circles & Regional Groups.………………………………. 9-10 2225 North Bolton Avenue, Alexandria, LA 71303-4408 Workshop Proposal Form………………………………………… 11 Phone: (318) 483-3908 2017 Conference Photos…………………………………………. 12-13 2017 Annual Tekakwitha Conference………………………...…...14-17 Fax: (318) 483-3909 Sponsorship, Kateri Circle Renewals & Invites………………….. 18 Toll Free: (844) 483-3900 Individual & Group Membership Forms………………................. 19-20 Gift Shop Items…………………………………………………… 21-23 VOLUME 36 NO 1 3 PRAYER INTENTIONS Saint Kateri Prayer Prayer for Healing and Special Intentions By: Harold Caldwell Bailey Sorrell: mental healing - WA Kodiak & Malachi Weaver: born at 27 weeks O Saint Kateri, Lily of the Mohawks, Cody & Bridgette Weaver: parents, babies born at 27 weeks Your love for Jesus, so strong, so steadfast, Sacheen LittleFeather: lung cancer (stage 4) - CA Jarod: 19 yr. old - CA pray that we may become like you. Brenda Nippertt - PA Mike Thomas: lungs - QC Your short and painful life showed us your strength and humility. Special Intentions Pray that we may become 2018 Planning Committee Forever humble like you. 2019 Planning Committee 2020 Planning Committee David Miller and all our Seminarians Like the bright and shining stars at night, we pray that your light Prayers of Thanksgiving may forever shine down upon us, Thanksgiving for our safety during Mother Nature’s storms giving light, hope, peacefulness and serenity in our darkest moments. Rest In Peace Shirley Munoz: Phoenix Inter-Tribal Kateri Circle - AZ Fill our hearts, Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Christine Yazzie - AZ Msgr. Paul Lenz - PA with your same love for Jesus Anne Scheuerman - NY and pray that we may have the strength and courage Julie Ann Valandra: sister-in-law of Veronica Valandra - SD to become one like you in Heaven. Bryan Rando: cousin of John Rando - DE Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Ann Marie McDonald: sister of Sister Kateri - NY Dana Hart - NY Saint Kateri Walk With Us May All Our Departed Tekakwitha Conference Members Kateri Circle Members and Family Members Who Have Returned to the Creator, Rest in Peace with Christ From DEATH to LIFE Romans 6:13 November National American Indian Heritage Month 1 All Saints Day 2 Commemoration of All December 3. Saint Francis Xavier, priest Faithful Departed (All Souls) 6. Saint Nicholas January 5 Daylight Savings Ends 8. Feast of the Immaculate Conception 1. Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God 12. Our Lady of Guadalupe 3. The Most Holy Name of Jesus 10 Veterans Day 8. Epiphany 18 Dedication of Basilicas of 14. Saint John of the Cross 21. First day of Winter 9. Baptism of the Lord Saints Peter & Paul 25. Christmas: Nativity of the Lord 15. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 21 Presentation of Blessed Virgin Mary 26. Saint Stephen, the first martyr 25. Conversion of Saint Paul, Apostle 23 Thanksgiving 27. Saint John the Apostle and evangelist 26 Christ the King 28. Holy Innocents, martyrs 31. Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph 30 Saint Andrew the Apostle 4 November-December 2017 We Remember two dedicated friends of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Msgr. Paul Lenz (1925-2017) Msgr. Paul Lenz, a priest, missionary, vice postulator for the cause of St. Kateri Tekakwitha and head of the Black and Indian Mission Office in Washington, D.C., for 31 years, died May 14. Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia, a longtime friend of Msgr. Lenz, recalled to the Register, “Msgr. Lenz was a wonderful man who had the interest of Native American and African-American Catholics at the center of his life. I’ve met few people so focused on their life and ministry in such a consistent and persistent way. He was also a very good friend personally, and I will miss him very much. When the history of the Church among Native Americans and African-Americans is written, Msgr. Paul Lenz will play a large and important role in that history.” Msgr. Lenz assumed the directorship July 5, 1976, and moved quickly to build up the annual parish collections, promote the Tekakwitha Conference to encourage evangelization, heighten the awareness of the bishops regarding the important work of the office and foster Native American vocations to the priesthood and religious life. During his tenure, two Native American priests were appointed bishops: Bishop Donald Pelotte, an Abenaki, who became bishop of Gallup, New Mexico, in 1990, and Charles Chaput, a member of the Potawatomi Prairie Band, who was named bishop of Rapid City, South Dakota, in 1988. He subsequently was named archbishop of Denver in 1997 and then shepherd of Philadelphia in 2011. Archbishop Chaput with his Msgr. Lenz was 91 and had been a priest for nearly seven decades. He will be remembered by many good friend Msgr. Lenz at Native Americans. May he rest in peace. the Mass of Thanksgiving in the Vatican. Anne Scheuerman (1927-2017) Anne realized her life's work in her lifetime with the canonization of the first American Indian Saint, Kateri Tekakwitha. Kateri was beatified as Catherine Tekakwitha on June 22, 1980, by Pope John Paul 11. Kateri was declared a saint at the Vatican in Rome in October 21, 2012 where Anne was an official photographer for the publication Cross and Feathers. This was her crowning achievement. There were many more volunteer events for Indians serving for 40 years to the National Tekakwitha Conference Association.
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