Vol. 70,no.7 The Poverello July 2010 St. Bonaventure Secular Detroit, Michigan Visit our website: http://www.sfostbonaventure-detroit.org Visit our website: http://www.sfostbonaventure-detroit.org Visit our website: http://www.sfostbonaventure-detroit.org Visit our website: http://www.sfostbonaventure-detroit.org Visit our website: http://www.sfostbonaventure-detroit.org Ven. Solanus Casey, OFMCap Congratulations tothe SolanusGuildonits50 November 25,1870-July31, 1957 “I givemysoulto JesusChrist.” th Anniversary! Minister’s Letter My dear brothers and sisters, May the Lord grant you peace! As you may recall from reading my article in the June Poverello, Br. Pat led us through an experience of Appreciative Inquiry at our fraternity gathering in May. Because everyone agreed that it was a very positive experience and wanted to continue the process, Br. Pat agreed to lead us through the second phase of the Appreciative Inquiry process at the fraternity gathering in June. However, all of our plans for the fraternity gathering changed when we received the sad news that our sister and friend, Faye Boland, passed away on Thursday, June 10. Faye attended her granddaughter’s high school graduation on Sunday, June 6. After the ceremony, Faye and Joe went to their son’s home for a family party. As Faye and Joe were driving away from their son’s home, Faye slumped over in the car. An ambulance was called and Faye was rushed to the hospital. Faye had suffered a stroke. On Wednesday, Faye underwent surgery to relieve pressure on her brain. On Thursday, we received the news that Faye had died. Because of this news, Br. Pat and I decided to forego the planned agenda for the fraternity gathering on June 13 and instead to hold a prayer service in remembrance of Faye. Since this would be the first time many of our fraternity members would learn of Faye’s death, we decided to provide people with an opportunity to share stories of Faye and what she meant to them. At 7:00 p.m. that evening, many of our fraternity members gathered together with our brother, Joe, and Faye’s family and friends for a Franciscan Vigil Service at the Wujek-Calcaterra Funeral Home. We remembered and celebrated the gift of Faye, offered our love and support to our brother Joe and their entire family. I am grateful to all of you who shared heartwarming memories of our vibrant, fun-loving, and Spirit-filled sister, Faye. Please pray for Joe and their entire family during their time of sorrow. Informational Items In early May, I received an e-mail from Faye Boland requesting that the fraternity purchase a paver in honor of Fr. Jogues Constance, former Spiritual Assistant ofour fraternity. The Leadership Council, at its June meeting, approved the purchase of a paver to be located on the grounds of the Solanus Casey Center in honor of Fr. Jogues. The paver will be installed some time in September. Br. Pat and I met individually with each of the four persons who completed the inquiry phase of the formation process. At the beginning of our fraternity gathering on July 18th, we will have a brief ceremony to welcome Tony, Ruby, Ilene and Therese into the candidacy program. I ask that you keep them in your prayers as they continue to discern their vocation into the Secular Franciscan Order. At our fraternity gathering on June 13th, I announced that I was elected to serve as Councilor for the Divine Mercy Regional Fraternity. I am excited to have this opportunity to get to know more of my Franciscan brothers and sisters, to learn more about and be of greater service to the Secular Franciscan Order. I look forward to seeing you at our fraternity picnic on Sunday, July 18th at 1:30 p.m. Your sister in St. Francis, Maryann Our sister, Marge D’Hulster, very generously remembered St. Bonaventure SFO Fraternity in her will. Please remember her in your prayers!

2 The Poverello, July 2010 Brothers and Sisters Remembering Faye... After 26 years of marriage, her first husband, Ken, passed away. Never one to keep still, Faye continued to Faye Marie Hebert was be active in her churches (St. Bonaventure’s, St. Al’s born in Ecorse, Michigan, on downtown, and St. Matthew’s). She met her future September 23, 1934 to Woodford husband, fellow St. Matthew’s parishioner and widower, and Berenece Hebert. She was Joe Boland, at the Noon Mass at St. Al’s downtown. the eldest of three children – After dating for awhile, they were married on March 17, herself, Nancy and Gerald. After 1984. With their marriage, the family instantly grew with a few years in Port Huron, she moved to Detroit where Joe’s 8 children – Pat, Terry, Cathy, Tom, Jan, Ken, Paul she was graduated from St. Ambrose HS. and Rick. Always one to make sure no one was excluded, While in her teens, and at the invitation of her future all 14 of the “kids” stood up at their wedding at St. husband, Ken Kluk, she joined the Third Order of St. Matthew’s. Francis [aka Secular Franciscan Order] – a religious With Joe, they were involved with the Starcraft fraternity for lay people that hosted a number of social Camping Club, the Sunnybrook Camping Club. Joe joined events. She remained active in the Secular Franciscans the Secular Franciscans of St. Bonaventure Fraternity, for the remaining 60 years of her life. She and Joe went and together they continued to be very active Secular to churches throughout the archdiocese leading Franciscans. informational meetings about the SFO. Most recently, Faye loved a good party. Since her family was so large she was on the vocations commission and special events – 14 children and their spouses, and her grandchildren – committee, and wrote the monthly column, Brothers and , it was difficult to get together all in one place. So every Sisters, for the Poverello. After his return from the Korean five years, Faye and Joe had a weekend anniversary party War, Faye and Ken were married on May 21, 1954. where they rented 20+ rooms and all (or most) of the Faye was always active – a social butterfly. After high family – children, grandchildren, spouses and great- school, she and 11 of her dearest friends formed the grandchildren – would spend a wonderful weekend “Girls Club”. Besides Faye, it included [the late] Mary together. In July 2009, on the occasion of Faye and Joe’s Bartnik, [the late] Elda Christianson, Charlotte 25 years of marriage, the weekend celebration included Heymes, Eleanor Heymes, Peggy Langer, [the late] a dinner dance with family and friends. Jean Knudson Wenett, Mary Ann Montpetit, Terr y Faye loved her grandchildren. She made birthday Pfaendtner, [the late] Marci Rathsburg, Sally Reno cakes for each of their birthdays from ages 1 to 16. She and Marilyn Ricard. Those 12 women met monthly to would ask the grandchild what flavor cake and what share their lives – their joys, sorrows, laughs and tears. design he/she wanted. Faye made cakes in the shape of Once a year they even let their husbands come to their clowns, castles, fire engines, Barbies, Red Wings, Tweety meeting. Birds, soccer balls – anything the child requested. And it Family was very important to Faye. She and Ken didn’t matter if the child lived locally or out-of-state – had six children – Ken, Steve, Ed, Julie, Theresa and she always made them a cake. Mike. Faye loved to play cards. She taught all of her Through the years, she was actively involved in many grandchildren to play cards. They would play One Card. prayer groups, the InterFaith Group, St. Matthew’s Folk She would give the kids three nickels to play so they Group, Fr. Solanus Cell Group, St. John Berchman’s didn’t lose any of their own money. She also liked to prayer group, St. John Berchman’s Camping Club, play Uno and Bingo (she would always have prizes). She pinochle club, and probably many others we cannot passed her love of God, love of family and love of life remember. on to the next generation. She worked at the Detroit Board of Education, Faye and Joe kept a full bag of new toys in the closet, Bunch Elementary School, Kahn and Kahn Law Firm, and frequently let visiting grandchildren choose one (not and Dickinson, Write, Moon, VanDusen and Freeman a quick task due to the variety). They also took the bag [the latter being where she worked until her retirement]. when they visited out-of-town grandchildren so that they The Poverello, July 2010 3 could get some goodies, as well. Kummer [current Minister of St. Bonaventure Fraternity Recently, Joe and Faye would spend a couple of in Detroit] to fill the vacancy on the Council left by Ray winter months in Florida with friends from Michigan and Boisvenue. new friends, dancing, playing cards and usually enjoying At the same meeting Councilor Nancy Maioho warmer weather. tendered her letter of resignation. The Council then Faye kept photo albums of the important events in appointed Barb McClure [current Minister of St. Francis each of her grandchildren’s lives with the intention of Fraternity in Jackson] to replace Nancy on the Council. giving the photo album to the grandchild and his/her The Executive Council now includes: spouse on their wedding day. In total, she had 88 photo Minister - Sheri Hafeli, SFO albums, chronicling 22 grandchildren’s lives – a testament Vice Minister – Ray Boisvenue, SFO to her love. Secretary – Jean Martin, SFO Faye attended her granddaughter Sarah’s graduation Treasurer – Rosemary Hannaford, SFO on June 6, 2010, and as always had a great time. As she Councilors: was leaving, she suffered a massive stroke. She spent a Jim Howard, SFO few days in the hospital in the company of Joe, her Marcia DePauw, SFO children and loved ones – being conscious for minutes Maryann Kummer, SFO as a time over those days. After undergoing surgery on Barb McClure, SFO Wednesday, Faye quietly passed away on Thursday Formation Minister – Patti Reynolds, SFO morning. Please keep Fr. Carmel Labadie in your prayers. We all have plenty of great memories of Faye, and As you may know, Fr. Carmel served as spiritual assistant we’re sure she’s planning some parties in heaven with all some years ago for our fraternity. of her friends and family members that went before her. The Fraternity Council will not be meeting in July May her good works follow her, and may she rest in peace! due to previous engagements. In other news, the Executive Council of Divine Mercy Also, we’re looking for volunteers: one to write the Regional Fraternity met at St. Thomas the Apostle Church monthly “Brothers and Sisters” column for the Poverello, in Grand Rapids on Saturday, June 5, 2010. During the and one to learn from Br. Pat how to do the Poverello. course of that meeting they accepted with regret the Please contact Maryann Kummer if you are interested resignation of the Regional Minister, Roger Ensign. in either of these openings. The Council then chose Councilor Ray Boisvenue, We hope to see you all at the Annual Picnic on as Vice Minister to replace Sheri Hafeil, who became Sunday, July 18th. Remember, family and friends are the new Minister. The Council then appointed Maryann invited to share the day with us.

Send news items about our members to Br. Pat at: (tel) 313-579-2100, ext. 141 or (e-mail) [email protected]

July 1 .... Daniel Atkinson July 12 .. Rose Gold July 6 .... Sophia Cisneros July 15 .. John Gillen July 7 .... Wilhelmina Adkins* July 16 .. Louis Joseph* William Haas July 22 .. Beverly Sapian Ona Harris-Wilson July 24 .. Barbara Pardington* July 9 .... Joyce Kaminski July 30 .. Genevieve Ochenkowski* July 11 ... Dora Sue Jay* July 30 .. Peter Aluzzo*

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The Poverello, July 2010 5 Duane Duchene, father of Clare Falzone Barbara & Edmond Erzbishoff, parents of Julia Fr. Ed Ertzbishoff, brother of Julia Beverly & Mike Falzone, parents of Clara Sylvia Rosales-Fike Karen Fitzpatrick, daughter of Mary Klein Stefan Florescu, husband of Caroline Bob Fontanive, husband of Marie Leo Frangos, nephew of Donna Marie Johnston Deceased: Doreen & Billy Gerwollis, dter/son-i-l of Sophie Martin Faye Kluk Boland (June 10, 2010) John Gold, husband of Rose Judy Hojna, Caroline’s sister-in-law Deceased Relative: Ted Hojna, husband of Caroline Susan Arczynski (cousin of the Atkinsons) Esther Mae Kelly, wife of Charles Fred LaChance, brother of Donna Marie Johnston Members needing prayers: Tyrone Mack, brother of Anna Tyler Wilhelmina Adkins Tony Lienert Manning Family, especially Bill, son of Ilene Peter Aluzzo Janice Litch Melanie McAleer, sister of Alice Vier Jan Atkinson Rose Longo Charlie, John McCaay & Family of Ilene Manning Kay Balas Ilene Manning Marilyn Nichols, daughter of Anthony Brodeur Gertrude Beattie Joseph Marra Jean Nozewski, wife of Thomas Evelyn Bishop Sophie Martin Teresa Poole, mother of Mary Janet & John Bodell Maria McNally Simone Robinson, mother of Joanne Schumacher Rocco Cesaro Genevieve Ochenkowski Amy Schumacher, daughter of Joanne Loretta Chmielarczyk Rosie Patin Bob Stevenson, son-in-law of John and Janet Bodell Clara Falzone Dolores & Bob Peckham Dan Tyrna, grandson of Mary Hebert Wesley Faust Theresa Pfaendtner Chester Wisk, brother of Joe Marie Fontanive Joseph Pierce Mary Gillen Diane Raymond Those serving in the Armed Forces: Natalie Grabowski Valerie Ridley James Heymes Mary Saber Andrew Arcznski Thomas Greenia Caroline Hojna Francis Scallion Christopher Beattie John Marra III Dora Sue Jay Gene Snyders James Anthony Brannigan Joseph Marra, Jr. Anna May Jezak Alice Vier Thomas Chmielarczyk Gerard Williams Donna Marie Johnston Helen Wardowski Denise Joseph Joseph Wisk Memorials: Mary Klein Stephen Yuhase Faye Kluk Boland, offered by Janet and John Bodell Maryann Kummer Veronica Yuhase Fr. Alberto Lombardi, Sofia Plisko, and Theresa Tan, Les and Josie Lafata offered by Jo Marie Nardi Relatives needing prayers: Marge D’Hulster Mary Ann Avery, niece of Lorraine Korte Avian, great nephew of the Atkinsons Melanie Bruss, niece of Dan and Jan Atkinson Help keep our list up-to-date; to remove names of Angelina and Joey Daleo, those who no are no longer in need of urgent prayer, daughter-in-law & son of Josie and Les Lafata or to add names of members and immediate family Lucy Devus members who are in great need, call: James Donahue, Jr., brother-in-law of Julia E.-Donohue Jo Marie Nardi at 586-978-2335 Rose Dreissen, wife of Joseph 6 The Poverello, July 2010 Franciscan Saints of July July 1 .... Bl. Ignatius Falzon ( - 1865) Secular Franciscan, diocesan priest Bl. Juniper Serra, Franciscan priest July 4 .... St. Elizabeth of Portugal (1271-1336) Secular Franciscan, spouse, parent, ruler St. Cesidio James Anthony of Fossa 91873-1900) and Companions, Franciscan Martyrs July 6 ...... Bl. Angelo Tarlati of Borgo San Sepolcro (-1254), Franciscan July 7 .... Bl. Oddino Baroto, Secular Franciscan July 8 .... St. Herminia, Gregory Grassi and Companions, “The Martyrs of China” 1st & 3rd Orders (religious and secular) Bl. James of Cortona (-1484), Franciscan friar St. Illuminato of Rieti (-1280), Early Companion of St. Francis July 9 .... Bl. Maria Petkovic, Virgin, Third Order, Founder of the Daughters of Mercy Ss. Nicholas Pick, Willehad and Companions, “The Martyrs of Gorkum” Bl. Illuminato of Florence, (-1447) Franciscan friar July 10 .... St. Veronica Giuliani (1660-1727) Virgin, Capuchin Poor Clare Bl. Bernard of Quintavalle (-1241), Franciscan friar, first companion of St. Francis Bl. Pacific of the Marches (-1234), Companion of St. Francis Ven. Michelangelo Vitale of Frattamaggiore (1747-1800), Franciscan July 12 .... Ss. John Jones and John Wall, “The Franciscan Martyrs of England” July 13 ... Bl. Angelina Angioballi of Marsciano, Third Order of St. Francis religious Bb. Emmanuel Ruiz and Companions (-1860), “The Franciscan Martyrs of Damascus, Syria” July 14 .... St. Francis Solano, Franciscan Priest July 14 .... Bl. Borromeo Borromei (-1290), Franciscan friar July 15 ... St. Bonaventure of Bagnoregio, Franciscan Priest, Bishop and Doctor of the Church “The Seraphic Doctor” July 16 ... St. Mary Magdalen Postel, Virgin, Third Order, religious Bl. Michael of Volterra (-1482), Franciscan friar July 17 .... Bl. George Baldassar Oppezzi of Vignone (1503-1525), Franciscan July 18 .... St. Simon of Lypnica, Franciscan July 19 ... Bl. Peter Crisci of Foligno (-1323) Secular Franciscan hermit July 21 .... St. Lawrence of Brindisi, Capuchin Franciscan Priest and Doctor of the Church July 23 .. St. Bridget of Sweden (1302-1373) Secular Franciscan, spouse, parent, founder of the Bridgittines St. Kinga (aka Cunegunda), Poor Clare July 24 .... Bl. Louise of Savoy, Poor Clare Bl. Anthony Lucci (1682-1752), Conventual Franciscan, Bishop of Bovino Bl. Modestino Mazzarello, Franciscan Priest July 25 .... SG Paul Grasso of Salice (1561-1615), Franciscan Bl. Peter Corradini of Mogliano (1435-1490), Franciscan priest July 27 .. Bl. Nevelone of Faenza (1200-1280) Pilgrim, penitent, Secular Franciscan Bl. Mary Magdalen Martinengo, Capuchin Poor Clare Bl. Archangelo of Calatafimi, Franciscan July 28 .... Bl. Mary Teresa Kowalska, Capuchin Poor Clare, Martyr St. Alphonsa Muttathupadathu of India (1910-1946) Poor Clare Martyr Bl. Claire (Sanche of Naples), Queen of Sicily, Affiliated to the Franciscan Order Bl. Matthia de Nazzarei (1253-1320) Poor Clare July 29 .... Bl. Francis Peter Gori of Montepulciano (-1513), Franciscan priest July 30 .... Bl. Bertrand de la Tour (1320), Franciscan cardinal July 31 .... Bl. Agnello of La Verna (-1230) Franciscan Ven. Solanus Casey (-1957), Capuchin priest

The Poverello, July 2010 7 Rule Reflection for July SFO Rule, Art. 16; SFO Constitutions, Art. 21

SFO Rule, Art. 16 Let them esteem work both as a gift and as a sharing in the creation, redemption, and service of the human community.

SFO Constitutions, Article 21 1. Rule, Art. 16 – For Francis, work is a gift and to work is a grace. Daily work is not only the means of livelihood, but the opportunity to serve God and neighbor, as well as a way to develop one’s own personality. In the conviction that work is a right and a duty and that every form of occupation deserves respect, the brothers and sisters should commit themselves to collaborate so that all persons may have the possibility to work and so that working conditions may always be more humane.

2. Leisure and recreation have their own value and are necessary for personal development. Secular Franciscans should maintain a balance between work and rest and should strive to create meaningful forms of using leisure time [see Gaudium et Spes 67; Laborem exercens 16 ff.]

Reflection and Sharing: 1) What meaningful forms of leisure activities do you engage in regularly? 2) How well do you balance work and leisure?

Mark Your Calendars July 4...... NO Leadership Council meeting (2:30 p.m.) July 9...... Christian Service at the Meldrum Soup Kitchen (10:30 am - 1 pm) July 18...... SFO Picnic (Formation at noon, everyone at 1:30 p.m.)

Opportunities for Volunteers:

• gathering the news and composing the monthly “Brothers and Sisters” column for The Poverello; • learning how to edit/publish The Poverello. Interested? Please contact Maryann Kummer.

8 The Poverello, July 2010 Celebrating Joseph Driessen Joe Driessen was born on at the hospital. After working in this position for 11 January 4, 1931 to Joseph and years, Joe was permanently laid off. Grace (Hayden) Driessen in Joe enrolled in computer accounting classes at Appleton, Wisconsin. He has Dorothy Business School for one year. Upon three sisters: Sarah, Joan and completion of the program, he worked at K and K Betty. Joe was baptized at St. Tile Company for one year and then for a year at the Joseph’s Church in Appleton St. John - Bon Secours Senior Community as a security by Fr. Englebert Rosenmeyer, guard. Following this job, Joe retired. OFM Cap. When Joe was 47 years old, he was living at the When Joe was a young League of Catholic Women home; the fourth floor of child, his family moved to the home was reserved for men. Joe invited one of Detroit and lived in a house on Mt. Elliott. Joe attended the residents at the home to attend a dance at St. first grade at Our Lady of Sorrows, second through fifth Alphonsus Church in Dearborn. It was at this dance grades at Lillibridge Elementary School, sixth grade at that Joe met Rose. In May of 1979, Joe and Rose were Foch Intermediate School, seventh grade at St. Rose, married at St. Joseph in Dearborn. and eighth grade at St. David where he was taught by When Joe was a senior in high school, his Sisters of St. Joseph. After graduating from St. Joseph classmate, Tony Hellow, asked him if he wanted to High School in Detroit, he enrolled in classes at the have some fun that night. Joe responded yes and they University of Detroit – Jefferson campus for one year. went to the St. Bonaventure Third Order meeting On the completion of his first year of college, Joe where young adults had an opportunity to socialize entered the Order of Cistercians of the Strict with one another, a chance to play ping pong, and Observance (Trappists). He was a lay brother in the rehearsals were taking place for the Passion Play. Order for 5 ½ years. After leaving the Order, he had Joe was professed into the Secular Franciscan difficulty finding a job, and so volunteered for military Third Order on October 21, 1949 in Fr. Lawrence service and served as a clerk in the Army for two years. Merton’s office. Fr. Lawrence wanted Joe to be During his Army service, Joe was stationed at the 33rd professed into the Third Order before he departed for field hospital in Fontainbleau, France. the monastery. After his tour of duty, Joe was employed as a clerk Joe and Rose are parishioners at St. Clement with the Motor Transportation Department for the City Church in Dearborn where he serves as an acolyte at of Detroit for four years. He left that job in order to join funeral Masses. He is a member of the St. Vincent de the Franciscans (OFM) as a brother in Oldenburg, Paul Society and Treasurer of the St. Paul Council of Indiana. During his novitiate, he decided to leave. the Knights of Columbus. In his spare time, Joe enjoys Joe then worked in the store room at St. Joseph Mercy reading religious books. Hospital for 12 years. Following his recuperation from a back injury, Joe began working as a parking lot attendant We love you, Joe!

From the Friars' Choir “The reason people find it so hard to be happy is that they always see the past better than it was, the present worse than it is, and the future less resolved than it will be.” -Marcel Pagnol

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Minister MAKING FRATERNITY HAPPEN Maryann Kummer The entire St. Bonaventure Secular Franciscan Vice Minister Fraternity gathers on the Third Sunday of every Teresa Westbrook-Lienert month. For more information, contact: Treasurer pro tem Chuck & Bev Sapian Eugene Snyders Secretary In addition to our monthly Fraternity gathering, Patricia Meldrum some members also gather in small groups: Initial Formation John Bodell Fr. Solanus Cell (2nd Friday, 7:30 pm): Councillors-at-Large: TBA Stephen Haycox St. Joan of Arc Satellite (2nd Tuesday, 1 pm): Tony Lienert Frank Liccardello Patricia Munafo Bl. Luchesio Cell (4th Friday, 7:30 pm): Beverly Sapian Connie Musial Chuck Sapian Spiritual Assistant: FRATERNITY MINISTRY OUTREACH: Br. Patrick McSherry Meldrum Soup Kitchen Usually on the 2nd Friday of each month. APPOINTMENTS & Infirmarians: Healing Service Social Jo Marie Nardi Patricia Munafo (contact) Sylvia Stanik Continuing Formation Commission: OTHER SFO-AFFILIATED GROUPS: Chuck & Bev Sapian (chairs) Interfaith Justice & Peace Group: Christian Service Commission: Jo Marie Nardi Patricia Munafo (chair) Hospitality Commission: The Poverello is published by the Teresa Westbrook-Lienert St. Bonaventure Secular Franciscan Fraternity & Tony Lienert (chairs) 1780 Mt. Elliott St. Vocations Ministry Commission: Detroit, Michigan 48207 To be announced (chair) Phone: 313-579-2100, ext. 136 e-mail: [email protected] Eucharistic Mission Band (EMB): URL: sfostbonaventure-detroit.org To be announced editor: Br. Pat McSherry, OFM Cap. Deadline for articles and news items is 3:30 PM on the Third Sunday of each month.

The Poverello, July 2010 11 St. Bonaventure Secular Franciscan Fraternity 1780 Mt. Elliott St. Detroit, Michigan 48207