WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OF THE PROVINCE OF THE SACRED HEART [email protected] - June 10, 2021

Padua Franciscan Values Inspire Professed irgildee and Louise Daniel made their profes- sion in the on June 5th. The profession was celebrated within the liturgy with their three children present which made their ceremony extra special. Padua VFranciscan High School sends two of its faculty members on the annual Assisi pilgrimage to assist the deepening of each pilgrim's experience of and his values. The pilgrimage formed the foundation for 2 1/2 years of study and integration of Franciscan values that led to their commitment as Secular . The newly professed couple worked at Padua High School the better part of 20 years, Louise as a freshman guidance counse- lor and Virgil as a guidance counselor, a member of the admin- istrative team and theology teacher, as well as other duties. The photo contains a picture of Leo XIII, whose Rule they embrace, is a family heirloom from Louise's grandparent's home. The San Damiano crucifix spoke to Francis and today speaks loudly to the two newly professed of their valued life as Photo/story submitted by Allan DaCorte, OFM Franciscans.

hree Cleveland fans at the ballgame in St. Lou- is! Bob Sieg, Larry Janezic and Tom Nairn attended the Cleveland Indians/St. Louis CardinalsT game on Tuesday night along with Jim Lause--the only St. Louis fan! Cleveland won the game 10-1. Submitted by Jim Lause, OFM

ennis Koopman, OFM, celebrated the memorial for the de- ceased Knights of Columbus, and the deceased of their families for the Marian Council, Riverton, IL, in the K of C Hall, May 26, 2021. One of the deceased family members was a brother of one of the Knights who lived in Brother James Court residence. They care for about 95 men, over 18, who have special needs, such as Downs Syndrome. All five of the current Franciscan Broth- ers of the Holy Cross who are living in St. James Monastery, Springfield, IL (Riverton), attend- ed that memorial Mass. L-r: Br. Gerald, Br. Stephen, Br. , Br. Christian, and Br. Anthony . Remembering Our Brothers the Men’s and Women’s Houses of Correction in the Warrensville Colony of city institutions. He Berard Scarborough, OFM was an organizer in 1965 of the Matt Talbot Inn 1916–1978 for alcoholics who need a new start especially those who had been confined in the workhouse. he following is taken from an article about Father Berard that appeared in In the last few weeks before his unexpected the Catholic Universe Bulletin of death at the age of sixty-one, Father Berard was Cleveland: concerned about the finding of more chapel space for those under his spiritual care at War- T “He lives his life among alcoholics rensville. Thus he ended his life as he had lived and prostitutes and petty criminals and senile men who sit it, entirely in the service of the poor and needy and suffer- in wheelchairs they don’t move anymore. ing of the Cleveland Diocese. He never let up in his sched- ule, working with men and women of all faiths, listening, He gets up at 5 o’clock each morning and walks outside, counseling, laboring alone and with other groups to get the praying, contemplating the sun and the sky and the trees, done. Indeed, the poor and downtrodden lost a friend seeking what he describes as a ‘personal, intimate relation- with the sudden death of Father Berard from the effects of ship with God.” a massive stroke. Father Berard could be capsulized in those two paragraphs In his memory, the friars named the outreach to the poor at because he had modeled his life after that of St. Francis of St. Joseph Church in Cleveland The Father Berard God- Assisi. He dedicated his life to that portion of society so speed Center. often forgotten by all else. He was chaplain at the Little Sisters of the Poor and at Sunny Acres. He was chaplain at From SHP Necrology

L-R: Friars Chuck Faso, Andre Schludecker, Chris Neuman, Lester Kochlin

 June 12 Pat Hanrahan (74)  June 18 Ken Rosswog (91)  June 18 Joe Carlos (74)  June 23 R Justin Huber (77)  June 23 Douglas Collins (56)

PLEASE PRAY FOR

 For God's healing presence for all of those affected in any way by the coronavirus, and for all of those caring for them.  Continue to pray for an END to racism.

the late 1990’s and early 2000’s, Br. nity members, Fr. Bill Rooney, OFM, and Fr. Charles Faso, OFM, Christopher Neuman, OFM, made who have lived these past years with him at St. Gratian’s in Country- monthly trips from Chicago, IL, to Man- side, IL. itowoc, WI, as the provincial liaison to On coming, Br. Chris said that he is excited to be in Manitowoc, join- Inthe retired friars at St. Mary’s Nursing Home in Manitowoc. He would ing the 17 other friars that are part of the Blessed Giles community. faithfully visit each friar, check on their needs, and try and address Welcome to your new home, Br. Chris. We welcome you and are what was needed. glad that you are here with us.

This past Wednesday, June 9, 2021, Br. Chris made the trip again, Chris’ new address: this time to join his new friar community at Blessed Giles Friary in Bl. Giles Friary | 1820 Grand Ave | Manitowoc, WI 54220 the Felician Village. Joining him for the trip were two of his commu-

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