Vol. 69, no. 8 August 2009 Detroit, Michigan
Feminine Faces of Franciscanism St. Clare of Assisi
St. Bonaventure Secular Franciscans St. Bonaventure & St. Elizabeth of Hungary The Poverello Visit our website: http://www.sfostbonaventure-detroit.org Minister’s Letter Dear brothers and sisters, May our Lord’s peace and all good be with you! At this moment we are having a most beautiful summer. Thanks be to God! Like many of you, I often use the psalms for prayer and meditation. There is one psalm in particular that I like to use during the summer. It is really one of my favorites. It is Psalm 121. It begins: “I lift my eyes to the mountains, from whence does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” [You will have to get your Bible out now and read the rest of it!] I was introduced to this psalm by an Orthodox rabbi I sat next to at a hospice spiritual care providers’ luncheon. Somehow our conversation turned to what we do for the people we visited in the hospital. He told me that when he visited a mother with a newborn baby, he put [what we would call] a holy card in the baby’s crib. He gave me one of these cards. One side was written in Hebrew, the other side in English. It was Psalm 121! I read it over and over again. How beautiful for these to be the first spiritual words encountered by a newborn and his/her mother. How comforting this must be for them! Then I went on retreat to the Catholic Retreat Center in Maggie Valley, N.C. with IHM Sister Fran Pokriefka. One day we went on a picnic in the mountains. It was a beautiful summer day, nearing the end of the season; the sky was blue, wild flowers were waning, the soft mountain breeze was exhilarating and the view from the mountain top was exquisite! We spread out our picnic and she brought out a travel Bible and chose a psalm for our prayer. It was Psalm 121. Finally, John and I recently went to the Berkshires in Massachusetts to celebrate the 50th Jubilee of a friend of ours, Fr. Jim Bresnahan, SJ. We had time before the afternoon Mass to have a luncheon picnic on the meandering Mill River in Conway. I set out our picnic items along the shore of the rushing water of this cold, clear, rocky bottomed river. I had my travel Bible and… you guessed it…I recited Psalm 121 — my summer psalm. Then John picked out one of his favorites, but that’s a story for another time! Enjoy your summer, dear ones, remembering to “lift your eyes to the mountains…[our] help really does come from the Lord!” Peace and all good, Janet
Speak Up for the SFO We will begin a new Orientation Class for those who are interested in becoming Secular Franciscans. The series will begin on September 20, 2009 (the Third Sunday of September) at 12 Noon on the Second Floor of the Solanus Casey Center. The two most important factors in people joining our Fraternity are (1) a personal contact with one of our members, and (2) a personal invitation from a member. So, don’t be shy! Invite people you think would be good Secular Franciscans to join us on September 20th, to get some basic information on the SFO way of life. Don’t forget the most obvious possibilities: your chiildren and grandchildren. 2 The Poverello, August 2009 Brothers and Sisters Joe and my anniversary weekend celebration in Lansing was indescribably super colossal, especially the dinner/dance on Saturday evening. Sixty-four were in attendance, including children, grandchildren and great grandchildren (13 were missing) and 22 other family members and friends. Our immediate family increased from 77 to 78 by the birth of Regan Colleen, a great granddaughter in Maryland. The highlight of the weekend was a Mass at St. Rene Church in Sterling Heights during which we renewed our marriage vows and received a special blessing. To the right, you will find the anniversary photo of Joe and myself, and (below) another of our immediate family. The best news yet was received from my daughter-in- asks us to pray that his good health continues so that he law, Ruth, on the day after our celebration. My son, Ed, can make the long trip to the USA. Sydney to California will be leaving Afghanistan in December instead of is 14 hours for a start. January or February. He’ll be out of harm’s way earlier. Terry Pfaendtner has returned to St. Mary’s Nursing Many thanks for your prayers for Ed and Ruth and all and Rehab Center, Room 35, 22601 E. Nine Mile Road, those listed in the Poverello as serving in the Armed Forces. St. Clair Shores, MI 48080. Her cell phone number is (313) We received a letter from Fr. Carmel Flora informing 909-3191. I’m sure she would like to hear from you, as us that he is planning to visit the USA in September– well as be remembered in your prayers. October and we’ll get to see him during that time. Fr. Gina Rizzo writes: “A farewell party honoring Carmel, who turns 83 this year, is a former director of Fr. Dan Fox, director of the Solanus Center, was held on our SFO Fraternity. He has been living and ministering in July 17th at the Lakeland Manor in St. Clair Shores. Many Australia for 40 years, returning stateside every three years relatives, friends and Secular Franciscans gathered to wish for a visit. They’re experiencing an increase in Capuchins him well on his new assignment as pastor of St. Agnes vocations in Australia right now with 10 in formation, Church in Sanford, MI . Fr. Dan was the 10th in a family two making their perpetual vows this year, and others in of 14 children and most of his family attended the dinner. various stages, including two new recruits this year. Fr. Fr. Dan was seated in a big comfy chair next to the Carmel sends his greetings to his friends in Detroit and speakers’ podium as various individuals took the
Send news items about our members to Faye Kluk Boland at: (tel) 586-939-3342 or (e-mail) [email protected] The Poverello, August 2009 3 microphone to toast and roast him. The highlight of the the upcoming concert, and Janet Bodell introduced the evening came when a giant green frog and the tooth fairy new director of the Solanus Center, Fr. Larry Webber. took center stage. The food and entertainment were At our Fraternity meeting in August we will nominate excellent and everyone had an enjoyable time. It was a individuals to serve as our new minister and council. great and loving tribute to a great and loving “teddy bear,” Members are reminded that (1) you can’t nominate who is always there for all of us. The evening ended on a yourself and (2), if you intend to nominate someone, ask happy note and everyone felt blessed to be part of Fr. that person first if he/she is willing to serve. Once the Dan’s circle of love. God bless you, Fr. Dan!” Our announcements were made, the festivities started. Among Fraternity gave Fr. Dan a GPS and the other attendees the many members and guests present were Leah Dulay, presented him with a new computer. who was visiting from California, Rose Maroto, former I have 14 tickets to the Third Annual Remembering minister of St. Francis Fraternity, and Donna Allen, the Father Solanus – A Simple Man Concert (and can daughter of Elnora Allen. What was phenomenal was that get more), which I would like to send you, upon receipt there were so many workers who pitched in to get things of a check for each donation of $15 you would send me. ready and to clean up afterwards. Thanks also to our cooks, I am sorry to say that Joe and I will be out of town on Gene Snyders and Frank Kramer and Julia September 13, but, Bev Sapian will give our tickets to Erzbischoff-Donohue who cooked the delicious any members who could use them. hamburgers and hotdogs, and to all who brought such Our SFO annual picnic was a huge success due to the delicious side dishes and desserts. God bless you all and efforts of Maryann Kummer and many others. The keep you in his care! picnic began with the Canticle of the Sun and Maryann welcomed all of our guests. Beverly Sapian spoke about Faye Kluk Boland
Button, button. Who’s got the button?
The Capuchin Soup Kitchen on Meldrum sponsors a shower program for its guests. Guests may take a shower and afterwards, clean clothes are distributed and the “old” clothes are cleaned. Br. Ray noticed one guest going through the rack of trousers, putting aside those that were missing buttons. So Br. Ray has asked us, sew-ers [not sewers, puh-leez], if we could replace the missing buttons. Of course, the EMB agreed, but we’ve discovered that we don’t have a button box. We’re asking you, our SFO brothers and sisters, to help us collect buttons. Maybe you have some old clothes to discard – we will cut off the buttons with a razor blade. Any other ideas are welcome, too. Contact us, please: The EMB (Eucharistic Mission Band). Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Thanks in advance!
Caroline Florescu
4 The Poverello, August 2009 Mr. & Mrs. Leonard and Ona (Harris) Wilson July 11, 2009
The Poverello, August 2009 5 Rule Reflections for August Article 9
The Virgin Mary, humble servant of the Lord, was open to his every word and call. She was embraced by Francis with indescribable love and declared the protectress and advocate of his family. The Secular Franciscans should express their ardent love for her by imitating her complete self-giving and by praying earnestly and confidently.
Scripture: Matthew 12:48-50; Luke 1:28-38, 41-45, 46-55: John 2:1-11, 19:25-27
For individual meditation:
1. In what concrete ways can you imitate Mary’s total self-giving?
For group sharing:
1. How can you make your personal prayer more earnest and confident?
Prayer for Priests urged by the US Bishops
Dear Lord, we pray that the Blessed Mother wrap her mantle around your priests and through her intercession strengthen them for their ministry. We pray that Mary will guide your priests to follow her own words, “Do whatever He tells you” (Jn 2:5). May your priests have the heart of St. Joseph, Mary’s most chaste spouse. May the Blessed Mother’s own pierced heart inspire them to embrace all who suffer at the foot of the cross. May your priests be holy, filled with the fire of your love seeking nothing but your greater glory and the salvation of souls. Amen. Saint John Vianney, pray for us.
6 The Poverello, August 2009 Celebrating Patricia Meldrum Pat was born in Detroit on December 25. After attending St. Paul Catholic School for 12 years, she attended and was graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, and then earned a Master’s Degree in Education from Wayne State University. She has three brothers, two of whom live about a half mile from her, and another brother who lives with his family in New York. Pat was employed by the Roseville Community Schools at the high school level, from 1964 to 2000. Pat learned about the Secular Franciscan Order from Eleanore Reznich, a deceased member, who was her friend, mentor, spiritual guide, and a constant source of inspiration to her. Pat was professed into the Secular Franciscan Or- der at St. Bonaventure Monastery in November 2005. Since October 2006, Pat has done an outstanding job serving as the secretary to the leadership council. Once a month, she assists the hospitality team serving coffee and goodies to those who participate in the Wednesday Healing Service at the Monastery. When she has time, Pat tries to visit a few of our members who are in nursing homes. Pat also serves as a Eucharistic Minister at her parish, Our Lady of Hope, formerly known as St. Gertrude. She volunteers in the church gift shop on weekends, and helps take care of guests for her parish’s McRest (Macomb County Rotating Emergency Shelter Team) week. She prepares and serves food at the Lenten fishfries and is a member of the St. Vincent dePaul Council. In her “spare” time, she enjoys gardening, tennis, traveling, participating in a Thomas Merton reading group and a Bible study group at her parish. Thank you, Pat, for all the behind-the-scenes work you do for our fraternity. We love you, Pat!
White Sales? Think Towel Time
The time has come for this year’s towel project to start up again. As you know, the fraternity collects new towels, hand clothes and face clothes for homeless programs. This year we’ve selected two great destinations: the Shower Program at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen on Meldrum, and the “Open Door” Shower Program sponsored by Holy Trinity Church right here in Detroit. Since August White Sales will soon be appearing in the stores, it might be an opportune time to buy your own towels and, if possible, some for the fratnerity to donate to these programs for the homeless. We intend to tag these towels with our unique badge of solidarity with the First and Second Orders: Detroit Franciscans. We’re planning on delivering them during the Advent Season. Your prayers and help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you all, and thanks especially to Ona Harris Wilson who conceived and created this living corporal work of mercy. The new committee chairs for this project are Carolin Florescue and Melissa Lindow. Drop-offs can be brought to the EMB during regular hours (Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 am to 2:00 p.m.), or to the SFO Office on Wednesdays, or brought to our Fraternity gathering on the third Sunday of each month.
The Poverello, August 2009 7 Barbara Erzbishoff, mother of Julia E-Donahue John Erzbishoff, cousin of Julia E-Donohue Beverly Falzone, mother of Clara Louis Flazone, uncle of Clara Mike Falzone, father of Clara Stefan Florescu, husband of Caroline Bob Fontanive, husband of Marie Doreen Gerwollis, daughter of Sophie Martin Billy Gerwollis, son-in-law of Sophie Martin Judy Hojna, Caroline’s sister-in-law Ted Hojna, husband of Caroline Members needing prayers: Esther Mae Kelly, wife of Charles Fred LaChance, brother of Donna Marie Johnston Wilhelmina Adkins Denise Joseph June Litch, mother of Janice Peter Aluzzo Maryann Kummer Melanie McAleer, sister of Alice Vier Jan Atkinson Les and Josie Lafata Marilyn Nichols, daughter of Anthony Brodeur Kay Balas Tony Lienert Jean Nozewski, wife of Thomas Gertrude Beattie Janice Litch Teresa Poole, mother of Mary Evelyn Bishop Rose Longo Ed Raymond, husband of Diane Janet & John Bodell Joseph Marra Adam Rea, nephew of Norma Anthony Brodeur Sophie Martin Dan Tyrna, grandson of Mary Hebert Loretta Chmielarczyk Maria McNally Chester Wisk, brother of Joe Julia Erzbishoff-Donahue Genevieve Ochenkowski Laurie Drobnicki Rosie Patin Memorials: Clara Falzone Dolores & Bob Peckham Betty Henderson, Wesley Faust Theresa Pfaendtner Franciscan Missonary of Jesus Crucified (deceased), Marie Fontanive Joseph Pierce offered by Jo Marie Nardi Mary Gillen Valerie Ridley Natalie Grabowski Mary Saber Those serving in the Armed Forces: James Heymes Alice Vier Andrew Arcznski Caroline Hojna Helen Wardowski Christopher Beattie Anna May Jesak Joseph Wisk Francisco Biber Donna Marie Johnston Stephen Yuhase James Anthony Brannigan Thomas Chmielarczyk Relatives needing prayers: Thomas Greenia Susan Arcznski, cousin of the Atkinsons Edward Kluk Mary Ann Avery, niece of Lorraine Korte John Marra III Avian, great nephew of the Atkinsons Joseph Marra, Jr. Angel Bettin and Donna Mitchell, daughters of Caroline Hojna Pray for ALL Melanie Bruss, niece of Dan and Jan Atkinson who have entrusted themselves to our prayer. Angelina and Joey Daleo, Help keep our list up-to-date, daughter-in-law & son of Josie and Les Lafata to remove or add names, call: Starr Dehn, niece of Mary Poole Jo Marie Nardi at 586-978-2335 Rose Dreissen, wife of Joseph Duane Duchene, father of Clare Falzone
8 The Poverello, August 2009 The Many Faces of Caring
Fr. Daniel J. Fox, OFM Cap.
Who doesn’t know and love Detroit native, Fr. Dan Fox? Possessing the proverbial “heart of gold”, he’s the type of person who, unhesitatingly, really would “give you the shirt off his back.” We have been blessed to have had Fr. Dan as the Director of the Solanus Casey Center for the past 6+ years. Fr. Dan has now been entrusted with the care of the parishioners of St. Agnes Church (2500 West River Road) in Sanford, Michigan 48657. Fr. Dan has been especially sensitive and mindful of the bonds linking the Detroit Capuchins with the Secular Franciscans. We wish him Godspeed!
Fr. Larry Webber, OFM Cap Fr. Jim Hast, OFM Cap The new Director of the Solanus Casey Center, was Newly appointed to the staff, Fr. Jim was born in 1947 born in 1952 in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. He entered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He entered the Capuchins in the Capuchins in 1970 and was ordained a priest in 1980. 1970 and was ordained in 1977. From 1993 to 1997, Fr. A missionary in Central America from 1982-2009, he also Jim was stationed at St. Bonaventure’s, serving in the front served the Capuchins there as Vice Provincial Minister. office as a counselor, and for part of that time, as local minister.
Br. Tien Xuan Dinh, OFM Cap Br. Todd Wieschowski, OFM Cap Br. Tien, originally from Vietnam, became a Capuchin Br. Todd, from Alpena, entered the Capuchins in 2006 in 2007. He is a student in Chicago and is spending the and is also a student in Chicago. This summer he is helping summer helping in the Solanus Casey Center. in the various programs of the Capuchin Soup Kitchen.
The Poverello, August 2009 9 sss COME JOIN
R.S.V.P. by August 2nd sss
the Solanus Casey Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order to commemorate 800 years of Gospel-to-Life and Life-to-Gospel Franciscan Life, to celebrate the Fifth Anniversary of the founding of the Solanus Casey Fraternity, and to give thanks for our Secular Franciscan Vocation at: St. Athanasius Parish 18720 Thirteen Mile Road (at Kelly) Roseville, Michigan 48066
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Mass will be celebrated at 7:00 pm., by Fr. Ronald Victor , Pastor .
Coffee and cake will be served after Mass in the parish dining hall.
ACT IMMEDIATELY: R.S.V.P. by August 2 nd to:
Ray Sox (minister): 586-948-8656 e-mail: [email protected] or Sandra Harrington (secretary) at 586-296-3523 e-mail: [email protected] 10 The Poverello, August 2009 Franciscan Saints of August August 2...... Our Lady of the Angels at the Porziuncola (feast) August 4...... St. Jean-Marie Vianney, Secular Franciscan, priest, Patron of priests August 5 ...... Bl. Frédérick Jansoone, Franciscan August 7 ...... Bb. Agathangelo and Cassian, Capuchin Franciscan Martyrs August 8 ...... St. Dominic de Guzmán, Founder of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans), friar and priest (feast) Bl. Mary Margaret Caiani, Founder of the Third Order Minims Franciscans of the Sacred Heart August 9...... Bl. Franz Jägerstätter, Secular Franciscan, Martyr Bl. Mary Frances Rubatto, Virgin, Third Order Founder of the Capuchin Sisters of Mother Rubatto August 10 ...... Bl. Marianne Cope (1838-1918), Virgin, Third Order Sister of St. Francis, missionary to lepers August 11 ..... St. Clare of Assisi, Poor Clare (feast) August 13 ...... Bl. Mark Cristofori of Aviano, Capuchin Franciscan priest August 14 ...... St. Maximilian Mary Kolbe, Conventual Franciscan Priest and Martyr August 15 ..... The Assumption of Mary August 17 ..... Saint Roch of Montpellier, Secular Franciscan St. Beatrice de Silva Meneses, Franciscan August 18 ...... Bb. Jean-Baptiste, Protase, Sebastian, “The Capuchin Martyrs of Rochefort” Bb. Louis Adam and Nicholas Savouret, “The Conventual Martyrs of Rochefort” Bl. Paula Montaldi of Mantua, (1443-1514) Virgin, Poor Clare August 19 ...... St. Louis of Anjou (Toulouse), Franciscan, Bishop August 21 ..... St. Pius X, (1835-1914) Secular Franciscan, 257th Pope August 22 ..... The Queenship of Mary August 23 ...... Bl. Bernard Peroni of Offida, Capuchin Franciscan August 25 ..... St. Louis IX of France, Secular Franciscan co-patron, Ruler Bl. Mary Cabanillas of the Transitus of Jesus, Virgin, Founder of the Franciscan Tertiary Missionary Sisters of Argentina August 26 ..... Our Lady of Czêstochowa
August 2 ...... David Chelsea August 19 ...... Emma Fratarcangeli August 5 ...... Michael Schultz Paul Bourgeau August 7 ...... Gina Rizzo August 20 ...... Ann Marie Russette August 8 ...... Kay Biniak August 22 ...... Mary Poole August 9 ...... Anna Tyler August 24 ...... Joseph Boland August 13 ...... Janet Atkinson August 25 ...... Patricia Munafo August 14 ...... Helen Moroz August 27 ...... Mary Gillen Valerie Ridley August 28 ...... Claire Johnson August 15 ...... Nona Mary Hebert August 29 ...... Daniel Marotta August 16 ...... Rosemarie Kraski August 30 ...... Marilyn Ricard August 17 ...... Joanne Marshall August 31 ...... Josephine Lafata
The Poverello, August 2009 11 Mark Your 2009 Calendars August 14 ...... Christian Service at the Meldrum Kitchen (10:30 AM-1:00 PM) August 16 ...... 3rd Sunday Meeting (Formation at Noon; everyone at 1:30 pm) August 19 ...... Council Meeting (6:30 pm) September 11 ...... Christian Service at the Meldrum Kitchen (10:30 AM-1:00 PM) September 13 ...... Third Annual Remembering Fr. Solanus Concert (3 PM; tour at 2 PM) September 16...... Council Meeting (6:30 pm) September 20 ...... SFO Day of Reflection (everyone at 11 am) - NO Mass; bring bag lunch September 20 ...... SFO ORIENTATION PROGRAM BEGINS (12 noon) Invite people! October 9 ...... Christian Service at the Meldrum Kitchen (10:30 AM-1:00 PM) October 18 ...... CHAPTER OF ELECTIONS October 21 ...... Council Meeting (6:30 pm) October 24 ...... SFO Mass for All Deceased Franciscans (10 am) November 13 ...... Christian Service at the Meldrum Kitchen (10:30 AM-1:00 PM) November 15 ...... SFO Renewal Mass (Formation at Noon; everyone at 1:30 pm) November 18...... Council Meeting (6:30 pm) December 11 ...... Christian Service at the Meldrum Kitchen (10:30 AM-1:00 PM) December 16...... Council Meeting (6:30 pm) December 20 ...... 3rd Sunday Meeting - Christmas Concert (Formation at Noon; everyone at 1:30 pm)
Robert Brindle 9 years old Acute lymphoblastic leukemia
When 8-year-old Robert unwrapped a new Xbox 360 on Christmas morning, his parents immediately realized something was wrong. Robert, who had long coveted the video game console, showed no excitement for the gift. That weekend, Robert developed terrible nosebleeds and was listless. By Tuesday, he wasn’t feeling any better. His doctor ordered blood work, which revealed devastating news — Robert was suffering from acute lymphoblastic leukemia, the most common form of childhood cancer. The doctor referred him to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. When he and his parents arrived at St. Jude later that evening, they were afraid. “I couldn’t wrap my head around the fact Robert had cancer,” his mother said. But right away, they felt at ease. “Someone was waiting for us,” she said. “They knew who Robert was as soon as we arrived.” Robert started a two-and-a-half year treatment protocol immediately. He takes oral chemotherapy every night, and visits St. Jude once a week for intravenous chemotherapy. Robert is a bright child who often asks his doctors very detailed questions about his treatment. “He trusts them,” said his mom. “The staff is very straight forward and they explain everything to him.”
12 The Poverello, August 2009 Solanus Concert
We are enjoying the beautiful summer weather. Soon it will be time for the Third Annual Father Solanus – A Simple Man – Concert on September 13th at 3:00 P.M.
Not only do the proceeds from the event help defray the costs of the fraternity’s Fair Share obligation, but the tour and concert are an inspiring experience that will help to make our fraternity more visible. Remember to wear your Tau to the concert. We will also distribute brochures giving additional information about the Secular Franciscan Order.
We still need volunteers. Please call Chuck and Bev Sapian at 734-675-5525 if you will be able to help on the day of the concert.
We also need help setting up the refreshments, bringing finger foods, selling tickets and distributing brochures.
Please tell your friends about the tour at 2:00 P.M. and concert at 3:00 P.M. We hope to see you at this blessed event.
For ticket information ($15 each), please call Pat Meldrum at 586-296-7966 or the Secular Franciscan Office at 313-579-2100 ext. 136.
From the Friars' Choir
Even when you have pains, you don’t have to be one. – Maya Angelou
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