Publication of the National Service Committee of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal PPENTECOSTENTECOSTToTo day day January/February/March 2011 Keep the flame alive!

Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa appeals to Charismatic Renewal during national conference in St. Paul. See page 10 Parish team evangelization by David Thorp p. 3 Bishop Sam Jacobs addresses those discerning a call to religious life. Why did God start Catholic Charismatic Renewal? by Fr. Bob Hogan p. 4

Renewal Centers: Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Boston p. 6

Focus on Life in the Spirit Seminars by Narciso Albarracin, Jr. p. 8

Leaders’ & Ministries’ Conference p. 10

Diocesan Liaisons p. 13

New life in Christ Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit. NSC Executive Editor’s Desk

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○○○○○○○○○○○○○ by Sr. Martha Jean by Fr. Dave Pivonka McGarry they are out of touch or they don’t Remember in 2 Timothy 1 where we know what worship is. And merely be- are encouraged “to stir into flame” the cause those younger folk never attended gift that has been given to us? This a Notre Dame or Kansas City confer- issue is filled with such stirrings! ence or were not around for the “good ole days” does not mean they are not Power from on high for all genera- walking in the power of the Holy tions was the theme of the recent Spirit. On the contrary, God can, will National Leaders’ and Ministries’ and is using both groups. The evening Conference. You couldn’t be there? was an answer to prayer and a testi- The article beginning on page 10 and mony to God’s faithfulness. (I might Fr. Dave Pivonka in his column on add, it was also a goal of the new mis- page 2 share highlights of this power- sion statement for the NSC.) packed conference. Information is in- Younger & older cluded in this issue on how to purchase The Renewal needs more gatherings talks from the conference (Page 11). hearts together such as this. The Renewal needs the breath of life that young people offer Fr. Bob Hogan continues to delve into have seen a lot of beautiful things and the maturity and experience that the NSC Vision and Mission State- in the 25 years I have been involved those older provide. To be clear, both ments as he draws our attention to Iin the Renewal. are essential for sustained authentic the full role of the Holy Spirit in Char- renewal! It is imperative that we walk ismatic Renewal. I have seen powerful healings. I have this journey together. I believe in car- seen miracles. I have seen the chains rying the torch together. It is about Charisms are for service. David shattered and darkness illuminated. learning from and supporting one an- Thorp encourages and challenges us other and celebrating each other’s gift- in the practical use of the charism of What I was privileged to see on Satur- edness and differences. This is key for evangelization in our parishes. day night of the 2010 National Lead- the Renewal as we move forward. ers’ and Ministries’ Conference held in When is the last time your group pre- St. Paul, Minnesota was one of the most What those blessed to be present at the sented a Holy Spirit Seminar? Narciso beautiful. The conference center’s main conference saw on Saturday night was Albarracin shares his experience on ball room was packed with octogenar- God’s Holy Spirit working in and how the Seminars are a means of ians, Generation Xers, and twenty- through the hearts of his children. There strengthening both your prayer group somethings dancing, singing and wor- were younger children and older chil- and the Church. shiping the Living God. dren but in the end all were children of a loving Father God. I imagine the Still inspiring, still equipping, still It was such a powerful experience to Father delighted in our praise. As the challenging, still blessing—the ar- see the Holy Spirit being poured forth Spirit moved through our gathering I ticles on pages 6 and 7 show us how on such a gathering. Teenagers and do not believe the Spirit was looking the Holy Spirit is active in a variety those old enough to be their grand- at one’s age or credentials but rather of ways today. Three of our diocesan parents were giving prophetic words was looking for an open heart. And Renewal Centers share their Spirit and praying for one another for heal- when the Spirit found one the Spirit stories as they continue to serve in ing. There was something so beauti- made a dwelling place. What a beauti- building the kingdom of God. ful, so right about having a night full ◆ ful sight it was! May the Spirit of God continue to of such power being led by and expe- stir up within us grateful hearts, afire rienced by people of all ages. Simply Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, Formation Di- for spreading the Good News. Keep because those older don’t have an iPod rector for his community, serves on the Ex- ◆ Photo: Sr. Mary Anne Schaenzer Mary Anne Sr. Photo: the flame alive! to listen to Hillsong does not mean ecutive Committee of the NSC. Photos: Cover, pages 4, 7, 10 Tammie Stevens 2 PENTECOSTToday January/February/March 2011 www.nsc-chariscenter.org Ministry empowered by Charism CHARISM

A Catalyst for Evangelization: Parish Teams by David Thorp Catholics and the unchurched. Doesn’t The Church knows this. She has a vivid awareness of the fact that the this already sound like most members Savior’s words, “I must proclaim the Good News of the kingdom of of your prayer group? God,” apply in all truth to herself. She willingly adds with St. Paul: “Not that I boast of preaching the gospel, since it is a duty that has been One way to draw attention to this es- laid on me; I should be punished if I did not preach it” Pope Paul VI, sential ministry is through the weekly On Evangelization in the Modern World. parish bulletin. A number of brief pam- phlets that describe evangelization can be used as inserts. Another way is to “Must,” “duty laid on me,” “I should Go to your parish’s Director of Reli- plant seeds in people’s minds through be punished:” hard words to hear? But gious Education and volunteer to teach a brief column in the weekly bulletin, these are the words we need to hear. every class of children preparing for First something like “Sharing Your Faith” or They are the truth we are called to bear Communion. Also make this service an “Reaching Out to Those Around You.” as disciples of Jesus Christ. We can opportunity to reach out to their par- speak of a charism of evangelization be- ents. My experience in parish religious A Parish Team works with other groups stowed on some in the Body of Christ. education ministry, confirmed by ev- to help awaken them to the evangeli- We all know such anointed people and ery leader of parish religious education, cal potential of all that they are doing. see the great effect God produces as they is that many children come to class but Greeters can be encouraged to grow in exercise this gift. But, all who have are not at worship with the parish at the charism of hospitality. Visitors who been baptized into Christ are called Sunday Mass. bring communion to the homebound to bear witness, to testify to Christ, can be exhorted to grow in the charism to be bearers of the Good News, to If your parish has a St. Vincent DePaul of healing. Lectors can be encouraged be evangelizers. group caring for the material needs of to deepen their relationship with Jesus, people, join this. Combine the outreach the Living Word, so that their procla- In particular ways, because of God’s of mercy with an evangelical outreach. mation of the Scriptures comes alive. goodness to people who have been bap- Bring to every home visit a crucifix, a On and on it could go, touching every tized in the Spirit, participants in the rosary, a bible. Pray with people. Tell aspect of parish life. Catholic Charismatic Renewal are those whom you are serving about the called to embrace the call to evange- one who is the hope in your life, who In the Catholic Charismatic Renewal lize. For most of us, our prayer groups has sustained you through every trial we have received much: the greatest and our ongoing life as Catholics are in you have faced. News there is. Let us become messen- parishes. What a great field of service, gers of this Great Good News, right in what a great field of mission! Prayer group Be the parish Evangelization Team our parishes. ◆ members can be challenged to use the As a prayer group you could become grace of God in two ways. the Parish Evangelization Team. A Par- If you want specific parish bulletin in- ish Evangelization Team needs to have serts, David Thorp has prepared 26 Be a team in a particular area of basically friendly people with these ready-to-use Thoughts on Evangeliza- parish life characteristics: an interest in parish re- tion. They are yours for the asking: Volunteer to become the RCIA team newal and growth; a personal convic- [email protected]. for your parish. Receive training to ac- tion about the gospel message (you can- company those whom God is leading not share what you do not have); a con- David Thorp, a past mem- to baptism or full communion with the viction that they have something of ber of the NSC, currently Catholic Church. God is converting great value to share with others; a de- serves the Archdiocese of hearts and your prayer group could sire to share faith; a conviction that life Boston as director of its assist through your prayer, witness, in Christ will enrich and bless others; evangelization initiative, teaching, walking with others. a concern about inactive or alienated Catholics Come Home.

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Charismatic Renewal seeks to “make real again” the experience of Pentecost WhyWhy diddid GodGod startstart and the full life in the Spirit. CatholicCatholic The Second Vatican Ecumenical Council… CharismaticCharismatic brought out the need for a new study of the doc- trine of the Holy Spirit, as Paul VI emphasized: Renewal?Renewal? “The Christology and particularly the ecclesiology of the Council must be succeeded by a new study of and devotion to the Holy Spirit, precisely as the indispensable complement to the teaching of the Council” (General Audience, 6 June 1973). by Fr. Bob Hogan, BBD

would not be so bold to say that I know the full answer to Charismatic Renewal has been a living example of a “new this question! However, I believe that it is very important devotion to the Holy Spirit.” The Mission Statement in Ifor us to reflect on what God has done in this Renewal, and describing the four major aspects of the full role of the seek to better understand God’s purposes. Charismatic Re- Holy Spirit calls us to be aware of all of them, rather than newal will be most fruitful when we are fully living the grace or focusing on one or two. Steve Clark in his book, Charis- charism that God has given for this Renewal. The Mission matic Spirituality, states: Statement of the National Service Committee for Catholic Charismatic Renewal gives us some important insights. Let Probably everyone familiar with the Charismatic Re- me quote the section that will be our main focus: newal movement would agree that it has been concerned with “baptism in the Spirit” and “spiritual gifts.” In Encouraging the awareness and experience of the full the early days of the movement, these were the two role of the Holy Spirit among Catholic Charismatic most common topics of discussion and seemed to de- Renewal groups and ministries, with the goal of re- fine the Renewal itself. But there is a more helpful minding the Church to be fully conscious of this role. way of defining “charismatic renewal.” “Charismatic Re- This action of the Holy Spirit leads to: newal” is best understood as a renewal in the work of the Holy Spirit. That work includes baptism in the * Experiencing union with God Spirit and spiritual gifts, but these can be only under- * Inner transformation leading to personal holiness stood well in the context of the complete work of the * Ministry empowered by the charisms for evangeli- Holy Spirit. They are not supposed to stand out by zation and service themselves (p.2). * Building communities that witness to a renewed Catholic life. What Steve Clark calls “the complete work of the Holy Explaining the Purpose of Charismatic Renewal Spirit,” and the Mission Statement calls “the full role of the What do we say to people who ask us “What is charismatic Holy Spirit,” involves the four dimensions of union with renewal?” A good starting point is to say that “we believe God, transformation for holiness, ministry empowered by that God has called us to emphasize the importance of the charisms, and building community. Charismatic Renewal role of the Holy Spirit.” Pope John Paul II in his Encyclical is strongest when we are seeking to live all four of these on the Holy Spirit, Lord and Giver of Life (1986, #2), wrote: dimensions of the Spirit’s work. We want to be fully “char-

4 PENTECOSTToday January/February/March 2011 www.nsc-chariscenter.org ismatic,” ministering in the gifts and power of the Spirit. all its richness with all humility and joy. At the same time However, this needs to be balanced with being open to we are called to share what we have learned; learn from all inner transformation that leads us to growth in ho- the Spirit’s manifestations in the liness and the fruit of the Spirit. We need to be wider Church; and seek together growing within community, since the gifts are only Experiencing union to live more fully conscious of the fully manifested and maturely lived as part of the with God role of the Holy Spirit. body of Christ. Most of all, we need to keep our focus on growing in union with God, knowing Jesus Inner transformation We are called to remember that leading to personal as Lord, God as “Abba/Father,” and living as a temple Advent is a season of the Holy holiness of the Holy Spirit. It would be good to consciously Spirit since we celebrate the com- ask ourselves how our groups can make sure that all Ministry empowered ing of the Messiah/the Christ/the four aspects are emphasized. by the charisms for Anointed One of the Spirit who is evangelization and conceived by the Holy Spirit. In Fully Aware, Fully Conscious and Living in the Spirit service Lent we recall that it is the Holy I believe that God wants all his people to become more Spirit that leads Jesus to the desert fully aware of the Holy Spirit in our lives; to more Building for 40 days to face temptation. In fully experience the Holy Spirit working in us and communities that the Easter Season we see the Res- through us; and to have this Renewal be a reminder witness to a renewed urrected Lord breathe on the Catholic life in the Church of the importance of being fully con- apostles and say, “Receive the Holy scious of the role of the Holy Spirit in every aspect of Spirit.” At his Ascension he tells Catholic living. Charismatic Renewal groups should his disciples, “I am sending the be a training ground for learning to live fully in the Spirit. promise of my Father upon you; but stay in the city until Our teaching should have a special emphasis on the Holy you are clothed with power from on high” (Lk 24:49). On Spirit in all four of the major dimensions. However, we Pentecost this promise is fulfilled. should also teach about all areas that are important for Catholic life, being especially conscious to show how the Why did God start Charismatic Renewal? Why did God Holy Spirit relates to each topic. The Holy Spirit is impor- call St. Francis to start the Franciscans? Why did God call tant for evangelization, decision making, family life, com- St. Faustina to promote devotion to Divine Mercy? Why munication and relationships, developing groups, pro-life did God develop the rosary in the Church over the course ministry, counseling, overcoming compulsions and addic- of the centuries? Why does God raise up new religious com- tions, the Eucharist, all the Sacraments, preaching and teach- munities, Marian movements, devotion to the Sacred Heart ing, etc. In Charismatic Renewal we are called to live with of Jesus, etc? The Holy Spirit makes all things new and is an ever growing, conscious awareness of our union with our always seeking to bring renewal to the Church and remind Advocate, the Holy Spirit. us of the important realities of our faith. We need to under- stand and experience the Holy Spirit in order to under- Being a Reminder within the Church stand the entire charismatic dimension of the Church. The The Holy Spirit works in many ways, not only in Charis- Spirit blows where he wills. In our age God has decided to matic Renewal. However, this renewal movement is called not only have the Holy Spirit remind us of other aspects of to be a reminder in the Church of the importance of the the faith, making them alive again, but to remind us and Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the “Great Reminder.” Jesus awaken again the call to live fully in union with the Holy tells us that “The Advocate, the Holy Spirit that the Father Spirit, participating in all his gifts, fruits, love and power. will send in my name—he will teach you and remind you What a great calling! Let us live it fully, share it with all joy of all that I told you” (Jn 14:26). Paul says, “I remind you and humility, and let the Holy Spirit show us how to be a to stir into a flame the gift of God that you have through reminder in the Church of this great gift. ◆ the imposition of my hands. For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power, love and self-con- Fr. Bob Hogan is Co-founder of the Brothers of trol” (2 Tm 1:6-7). The word “remind” does not mean to the Beloved Disciple, a Charismatic and Marian simply recall a past event, but means to make something Religious community of priests and brothers. He real again. Charismatic Renewal seeks to “make real again” is a member of the NSC and involved with the experience of Pentecost and the full life in the Spirit. working at the Catholic Center for Charismatic We must first live this as completely as possible ourselves in Renewal in San Antonio, Texas.

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The work of Renewal Centers and Offices Archdiocese of We are filled with gratitude for the Renewal Centers and Offices through- Los Angeles out the country. They have nurtured, guided, and encouraged the growth by Dominic Berardino, President, SCRC of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in many and varied ways through- out our journey and continue their mission to spread the grace of Pentecost he Southern California Renewal Communities (SCRC) Service far and wide. In this issue three areas give us a glimpse of the wondrous TCenter was established in 1973. ways that God is working in their midst. In those days, charismatic prayer groups were sprouting up throughout From the Diocese of the Southern California landscape re- Lordship of Jesus Christ and using the questing teachings, guidance and net- Brooklyn, New York charisms in service of the Church.” work communications. Since that time, by Josephine Cachia, Director Unity, Community, Charism and the SCRC outreach has operated from Mission are the building blocks of simple office space and has continu- Twenty Five Years of Mercy & Grace our service. We provide leadership ously sponsored major events, pro- and direction to the prayer groups grams, seminars and retreats. Come, let us praise the Lord. Ps.95:1 and to all those who are looking to fter a powerful and inspiring deepen their relationship with the The heyday of prayer meetings has retreat with Sr. Catherine Lord. Our sponsored events include passed, at least for now. For the most A Olinger at Bishop Molloy Re- General and Youth Conferences, Re- part, prayer groups have diminished in treat house in 1985, the English speak- treats, Healing Services, Leadership both size and numbers, usually result- ing Charismatic Renewal Pastoral Team Training, Life in the Spirit and ing in limited ministerial capacity. To- of the Diocese of Brooklyn embarked Growth Seminars and networking day, it is often the case that when a upon a new adventure. With consulta- with other Ecclesial Movements. prayer group desires to have a Holy tion from both the Hispanic and Hai- Spirit Seminar or special Renewal tian Pastoral Teams we combined our Let us come before him with thanksgiving event, assistance is requested from the effort to start an office that would serve and sing songs of praise. Ps.95:2 Service Center. the number of growing prayer groups The prayer groups are not as many in our Diocese. Both Liaisons Msgr. as in past years yet for those who con- Such trends have signaled some signifi- John Keane and then Fr. Joseph tinue to gather in the various parishes cant shifts in this locality. One example Malagreca (now Msgr.) were united in in the dioceses they are beacons of would be that of newcomers to Char- the vision which began our journey of light. Our ministry includes 8 pas- ismatic Renewal. In years past, the ma- trust and confidence that the Holy toral team members and a host of jority of newcomer’s first-time exposure Spirit would guide us into the future. volunteers whom we call upon when to the Renewal tended to be within the needed. Our office staff consists of context of a prayer meeting. Currently, Let us sing for joy to God who protects us! myself and 2 volunteers. Our finances in this vicinity, more people seem to Ps.95:1 fluctuate, yet we remain in a posture be getting their first taste of the grace During these twenty five years our of trust that the Lord will provide. of Pentecost through our conferences, Office has moved to 4 different loca- special programs and events. tions and Pastoral teams have changed. He is our God; we are the people he cares Although we remain united with our for, the flock for which he provides. Over 8,000 people recently attended brothers and sisters in the Hispanic and Ps.95:7 our most major event, the annual SCRC Haitian Renewal, they no longer share We pray that we will be faithful to our Catholic Renewal Convention. Known an office with us. Our bases of service call of service and use the charisms gen- especially for its spirited liturgies and remain the same as ever: “To bring the erously given to us by the Holy Spirit large array of excellent speakers, this baptism of the Holy Spirit into the life to build up the Body of Christ in faith, very anointed gathering will celebrate of God’s people by witnessing to the hope and love. ◆ its 40th anniversary next summer.

6 PENTECOSTToday January/February/March 2011 www.nsc-chariscenter.org For some time now, SCRC has endeav- we prayed about what God wanted us Prayer Card ored to reach out to all age groups. The to do as one community of faith. Convention includes a Children’s Pro- gram, a Teen Conference (attended by This led us to identify several models nearly 1500 teens and youth workers) on which we could base our common and a Young Adult Conference. ministry in the future. The options dis- cerned were: One particular challenge we face with 1. The library model the Convention (as well as the SCRC 2. The fraternal model ministry as a whole) is the ever-increas- 3. The shepherd model. ing attrition of the many aging long- time volunteers. Even though approxi- We defined the library model as offer- “Blessed be the Lord, the God mately one-fourth of the participants ing events, e.g. days of renewal, a cal- of Israel, are from the younger generation, we endar of activities and a newsletter with who alone does wonderful are still searching for more effective ways information prayer groups could use deeds. in motivating them toward committed as desired. The fraternal model added Blessed be his glorious name service roles. personal contact with prayer groups to forever; ✃ invite them to participate and solicit may all the earth be filled A surprising and positive new devel- feedback. The shepherd model in- with the Lord’s glory.” opment is the growing international cluded the other two but added an ex- popularity of our SCRC website. One pectation that the groups would par- Psalm 72:18-20 of the many features on the website ticipate in common events sponsored involves our long history of providing by the Council. inspirational talks for spiritual nourish- May this prayer be fulfilled, as we grow in holiness and ment and growth. These archives have Phone calls, prayer group visits and faithfulness to his word. swelled to well over 2,000 different feedback were built into this approach offerings in various types of media for- to renewal life. We communicate what mats. Online orders are beginning to is happening in the Archdiocesan Re- arrive on an almost daily basis from far newal: our new vision and direction, ◆ and wide. success stories, challenges, upcoming to commit ourselves to be present at events, invitation to participate more meetings and important gatherings so fully, etc. We also solicit feedback from we would develop a sense of family. the groups, including their successes, Charismatic Renewal concerns, what they feel is their great- The shepherd model was unanimously Office, Boston est need, and whatever else they think adopted. It was a first step in a process by Vin Cerasuolo, Executive Director is important to say to the Council. which has turned the Boston Renewal This is carried back to our Council around so that all ethnic representa- n 2007 the Charismatic Renewal in meetings to help build a stronger con- tives now meet once a month to share the Archdiocese of Boston began to nection between the prayer groups and information with the Council and all Idraw together the ethnic renewal the Council. leaders meet once a month for leader- groups which had previously been op- ship formation in their own language. erating independently. At Council After much discussion the multicultural We are longing for the day when Jesus’ meetings we had representatives from Council prayed for God’s guidance and prayer in John 15, that we all be one, 6 different ethnic communities: Ameri- through scriptural prophecy we dis- will be a visible reality in the Boston can, Brazilian, Haitian, Hispanic, Ni- cerned that we must concentrate on Renewal. ◆ gerian and Ugandan. You can imagine bringing into reality the loving family the communication challenge! Now unity for which Jesus prayed. For this You may check the Chariscenter website Re- that we Charismatic strangers were be- to happen among our prayer groups, newal Database for other Renewal Centers ginning to become brothers and sisters, with diverse cultural backgrounds and and Offices: www.nsc-chariscenter.org. languages to challenge us, we needed

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Please pray for the following:

That many will be inspired to join in the Day of Prayer and Fast- ing on March 4, 2011, the Fri- Focus on Life in the Spirit Seminars day preceding Ash Wednesday, for the Charismatic Renewal and that the Church in our country by Narciso S. Albarracin, Jr. might be renewed in the grace of Pentecost. y introduction to the Catholic newal. Prayer group membership waxes Charismatic Renewal (CCR) and wanes. Life in the Spirit Seminars The National Leaders’ and Min- was through a Life in the bolster membership and make the par- istries’ Conference to be held in M Spirit Seminar (LSS). I attended this ish aware of the existence of a charis- Baltimore, Nov.4-6, 2011. only to accompany my wife and relieve matic prayer group. The strengthening of prayer her of night-time driving alone. I was groups, their growth in gifts and drawn to the 7-week program by the Variations on a theme fruits of the Holy Spirit. friendliness of the members and the The “method” of conducting LSS we testimonies. But even more than the experienced is highly organized. Prepa- That the Outreach Events that testimonies themselves, I was attracted rations began 3 months before the are made available by the NSC to the people delivering the testimo- event and included putting together

✁ will be sought after and be a nies for they seemed to be persons who working committees and organizing blessing to the areas that host were well “put together”—productive, “prayer warriors” engaged in synchro- them. joyful, respected members of the par- nized praying for the success of the The continued financial support ish and the Columbus community. To project. During the LSS, a vigil room for the NSC, that they may be fast-forward: my wife, Terri, and I even- with the Blessed Sacrament exposed was fruitful in fulfilling the goals and tually joined the prayer group and maintained with round-the-clock pray- mission of the NSC. served in the music ministry, on the ers. A talk on repentance was followed pastoral board, and the LSS team. by Confession, and then followed by an elaborate ritual that included wash- One powerful effect of the LSS on my ing of hands for symbolic cleansing, wife and me was our renewed and swearing on the Bible for commitment New prayer shared interest in the Bible. Terri could to God’s Word, lighting of the candle

1 guide from not contain her joy. She started a Bible for new life, and praying over the can- The Road to Pentecost Easter to study group in our home among her didates, individually, in the vigil room. Pentecost! circle of friends. This group eventually Mass is held after the baptism in the

e A prayer guid from Announcing: The grew to 50 and became the core of a Holy Spirit. This method is probably Easter to Road to Pentecost, nascent charismatic prayer group. In too elaborate for the usual prayer group Pentecost a special prayer 1995, a bus load of Filipino charismatic but emphasizes the importance of a guide with daily Catholics from New Jersey drove all the well-planned, well-conducted, prayer- prayers, scriptures blication S Magazine pu A GOODNEW and reflections way to Columbus to hold a week-end supported LSS, with awareness of what from Easter to LSS among the Filipinos in Central appeals to ethnic groups, in this in- Pentecost. Ohio. The Pontifical College stance, Filipinos. Take a 40 day journey of spiritual Josephinum was the venue. The result growth this year. Effective for those of this LSS was the birthing of the par- On a similar theme of traveling LSS veterans in the Renewal, as well as ish-based Jesus and Mary Family Bible teams, the Alliance of Filipino Catho- those newcomers just finishing a Life in the Spirit Seminar or RCIA process. Study Prayer Group which at its peak lic Charismatic Prayer Communities numbered 80-100 members with a (AFCCPC), has organized a Speakers $2.50 plus S/H. youth group and baby sitting service. Bureau. I participated in a weekend Discounts for 10 or more copies. Call 1-800-338-2445 LSS held in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is clear that the LSS is an effective That event drew some 300 people and evangelistic tool that introduces and was held in the parish gymnasium. The draws in people to the charismatic re- variation in this LSS was a well-inten-

8 PENTECOSTToday January/February/March 2011 www.nsc-chariscenter.org tioned “hook”—the inclusion of a heal- The experience of others Michael Tupaz, Vice National Coor- ing service on the Friday evening be- Father Ramon Valera, Head Shepherd of dinator of Logistics and Resources, fore the weekend LSS and following the Alliance of Filipino Catholic Charis- AFCCPC, and head servant of Teaching baptism in the Holy Spirit. People matic Prayer Communities (AFCCPC), Ministry, St. Joseph the Worker Charis- know what to expect in a healing ser- and Pastor of St. Cyprian Catholic matic Prayer Group,Winnetka, California: vice, but not as clearly in a Life in the Church, Long Beach, California: Spirit Seminar. “The LSS is but one tool to gather and “LSSs should be offered at least every 3 solidify the bond of personal relation- As is probably true to other dioceses, months. What I have observed is that ship with God and among his people. our Renewal in Columbus, Ohio has every time there is a schedule for heal- The infinite grace which flows out from an LSS team that assists prayer groups ing masses more people come. Perhaps the Holy Spirit during baptism in the and is diocese-wide in its outreach. these occasions would be the best time Holy Spirit releases spiritual gifts which to include Life in the Spirit Seminars empower participants to open up and Strengthening prayer groups so that more people can attend. When share their faith to others. By saying Well-organized, well-conducted, a LSS is well done, it should do the ‘Yes’ to the Lord, it equips them to serve Spirit-guided LSSs do strengthen purpose of strengthening prayer in various ministries and capacities. prayer groups. A group “project” always groups. There has to be a follow up to When being commissioned, their vows excites, brings members closer together, such LSS by the different talks during of willingness and commitment to serve encourages members to use their spiri- prayer meetings throughout the year. and offer their lives to God make them tual gifts—be it teaching, witnessing, The usual format in the Los Angeles truly committed disciples and shep- music, hospitality, etc. It also brings area is the 2-day seminar. This works herds of their prayer community.” ◆ prayer groups together as “dormant” better for them than the 7-week. Also prayer groups within the CCR com- in the LA area, we celebrate a Pente- Narciso Albarracin, Jr. is munity come and support the prayer cost experience on an annual basis a member of the Alliance group actively engaged in offering a wherein all the prayer groups gather of Filipino Catholic Char- LSS. A Life in the Spirit Seminar is one in one designated place and celebrate ismatic Prayer Communi- effective method of recruiting new praise and worship, a talk, and the cel- ties. He and wife Terri live members. Personal sponsorship of new ebration of Mass and then a short heal- in Columbus, Ohio. attendees is important and the spon- ing service.” sor should meticulously provide nur- ture and follow-up. The effect of an LSS Tuscany is frequently lost because of the lack of National Service Committee Padua, Basilica person-to-person follow-up. of St. Anthony Catholic Italy Pilgrimage Florence Unexpected benefits can be reaped by Piazzale Michelangelo, those who repeat—attend again a LSS. Church of San When my wife and I began Lorenzo snowbirding in Ft. Myers, Florida, we Siena looked around for a prayer community Piazza del to belong to. There was an LSS in the Campo Church of the Resurrection in Ft. Assisi Myers, which we attended. The couple with Fr. Patsy Iaquinta Portiuncula, teaching and witnessing that evening Basilica of San happened to be Gerry and Lois Mader. May 10–19, 2011—10 Days Venice Francesco We made their acquaintance and have with optional extension to Calabria Piazza San Rome become friends in the charismatic re- May 19–22. Marco, Basilica St. Peters, Vatican Museum newal ever since. We recently had Gerry of San Marco $3199 from $3299 from and Lois as guests in our Columbus, Newark Pittsburgh 1-800-338-2445 Ohio Renewal community; they con- (+ taxes, tips, For information and reservations: current fuel ducted a weekend Gifts of the Spirit www.nsc-chariscenter.org Workshop. surcharges)

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Priests & Deacons in procession

Caroline Gambale- Dirkes Emcee Leslie Bertucci introduces Rev. Paul Youth music ministry Word Gifts Anderson Archbishop John Nienstedt

“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes.”

by Jane Guenther and Sr. Mary Anne Schaenzer

e experienced the Hometown Minnesotan, Pe- The keynote speaker on Sat- tual father as Francis, having power of the Holy ter Herbeck, gave his testi- urday morning was Fr. taken vows in the Franciscan WSpirit at the Fall mony and challenged us Raniero Cantalamessa who order: however, through bap- National Leaders’ and Min- with our mission as Catho- spoke about the Baptism of tism in the Spirit he came to istries’ Conference. Power lic Christians. The Lord the Holy Spirit: Power from on know his Father through the from on high came as Walter opened doors and healed High. He expressed the im- Lordship of Jesus. Many in Matthews, Executive Direc- Peter’s family. We are to trust portance of the Renewal Milan spoke of his transfor- tor for the National Service and walk with the Lord as keeping alive the great trea- mation, “We sent to America Committee, welcomed all he calls us forth to proclaim sure of baptism in the Spirit. Saul and he came back Paul.” and informed us of the many the Lordship of Jesus Christ, He said that there are two The key to surrender is ac- cloistered religious orders even if that means traveling ways of speaking: the first is ceptance and obedience to praying for us and for the to Lithuania. The evening theological, which defines; the will of God. He spoke of Holy Spirit to surround us. concluded with Wall Minis- the second is concrete and personal consent to the The beginning of the con- try provided by the National shows the effects. In the af- power of Jesus. Thirty one ference exposed us to the Service Committee and NSC ternoon he shared his testi- years as the Preacher to the charm of southern hospital- Council members. mony. He came to America Papal Household, a position ity with Johnny and Leslie in 1977 and received bap- held longer than any other, Bertucci of New Orleans, Saturday morning began tism in the Spirit at Arrow- allows us a glimpse into the Louisiana as the Emcees for with Eucharist at which head Stadium in Kansas providential placement by the weekend. Their invita- Archbishop John Nienstedt City. He personally experi- God in this time, of a man tion to enter in and receive presided. He opened his enced resistance from within imbued with the Holy power from on high was en- homily by singing Breathe to receive. Although he sur- Spirit at the very heart of hanced by the music minis- on me Holy Spirit, and the rendered to the Spirit and the Church. try, a combination of NET thrust of his homily was to likened this to giving God (National Evangelization encourage us to receive the the reins of his life, he ad- The midday on Saturday was Team), SPO (Saint Paul’s Breath of the Spirit in all mitted that at times he filled with Workshops and a Outreach) and TEC (Teens we do. wanted to “take the reins Young Adult Track for those Encounter Christ) ministers. back.” He had seen his spiri-

10 PENTECOSTToday January/February/March 2011 www.nsc-chariscenter.org Newsbriefs regional or national leader- Group can implement. The Charismatic Renewal in the NSC meets with ship. About 32 of the current Working Groups are: Healing U.S.) to do as we go forward NSC Council 48 Council members were and Deliverance; Interces- to the 45th and 50th anniver- Prior to the National Leaders’ able to attend. sory Prayer; Leadership Ini- saries of the Renewal? The and Ministries’ Conference tiatives; Praise and Wor- discussions were full and the the National Service Commit- The Meeting consisted of ship; Priestly Involvement; input challenging. We did not tee met with members of the time for praise and worship, Strengthening Prayer attempt to boil it down to one NSC Council for their annual including the celebration of Groups; and Young Adults. word or phrase, but certainly joint meeting. The NSC Coun- Mass; small group sharing of The actions of the Working a key theme is expressed on cil are chosen from through- life as well as discussion; Groups are part of the out- the cover of this issue of out the U.S.; men and women and Working Groups. There reach and ongoing ministry Pentecost Today: keep the involved in the Renewal who are seven Working Groups. of the NSC. flame alive! share a commitment to the Each has a particular focus vision of the NSC and who and purpose approved by the In the discussion part of the The NSC and NSC Council either have gifts and/or ex- Service Committee and their Meeting those present were will next meet together in pertise to help the Service work consists of discerning asked to prayerfully discuss: Baltimore prior to the National Committee in its mission, or actions that, once approved what is the Lord asking of us Leaders’ and Ministries’ Con- who come from local, state, by the NSC, the Working (NSC/NSC Council, Catholic ference, November 4-6. ◆

Conference continued On Saturday evening it was generation but Renewal tation: “Be glad and rejoice.” 18-36. Representatives of powerful to have the Young does. Three things are im- “I am always with you.” “Be NET and SPO coordinated Adults with us in the main portant, the authority of prepared, for a new outpour- this vibrant track. The ballroom to praise and wor- the Word of God, the Lord- ing of my Spirit is beginning, Young Adults had talks ship. Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR ship of Jesus Christ and the even now.” ◆ geared to them from shared, in his style of humor empowering presence of Caroline Gambale-Dirkes on and soberness, the freedom the Spirit. Readers are invited to share evangelization, Fr. Raniero the Lord desires for each of their testimony (100 words or Cantalamessa on purity and us. He does not want us to Caroline Gambale-Dirkes less) of God’s blessings received Peter Herbeck on mission be held bound by any- then gave her testimony and through the Conference. With territory. Ten workshops thing. As we praised and challenged us to not do “Re- your permission we will be were offered attendees with worshipped the veil be- newal Light” but to stay true happy to publish it in Pente- a number covering charisms tween heaven and earth to delivering the full message cost Today or on our website and fruits brought forth by seemed to thin and healings of the Gospel and to call as opportunity permits. As it a life in the Holy Spirit: Bob were proclaimed. upon the full role of the Holy says in the Book of Tobit: Canton on Healing, Tammie Spirit. She encouraged “…the works of God are to be Stevens on Praise and Wor- Sunday morning began with multi-generational events in declared and made known.” ship, Chuck Hornsby on a beautiful reunion on Ref- order that parents might be Prophecy, Virginia King on ormation Sunday of the able to come. Listen to these exciting Intercession, Sr. Mary Anne Lutheran Renewal and our speakers from the national Schaenzer on the fruit of the Catholic Renewal. Rev. Paul Sunday morning concluded conference! Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa Spirit, Peter Herbeck on Anderson and his wife sang, with the celebration of the Archbishop Nienstedt Mission, Caroline Gambale- A Mighty Fortress and he went Eucharist with Bishop Sam Peter Herbeck Dirkes on Evangelization on to passionately express his Jacobs presiding. We heard Fr. Dave Pivonka and Fr. Bob Hogan on the delight in being with us. He that we are called and that it Caroline Gambale-Dirkes Full Role of the Holy Spirit. Bishop Sam Jacobs said “Success needs a succes- is God’s plan that his Rev. Paul Anderson sor” and so we needed to pass people be renewed by the Mary Hagar Throughout Saturday heal- the baton on to the next gen- Holy Spirit. “Everybody is Christine Hamers ing teams from the Twin Cit- eration. They are crying out part of the plan of God. Go Plus workshops ies Renewal and the NSC for spiritual mothers and fa- do your part.” To order cd’s and tapes con- tact: Resurrection Commu- and NSC Council Members thers. Don’t be intimidated nications (888) 809-0267, and prayer partners offered by their enthusiasm. Revival We were sent forth with www.resurrectionC.com. prayer in the healing room. seldom reached the third words of comfort and exhor-

www.nsc-chariscenter.org January/February/March 2011 PENTECOSTToday 11 Conference testimonies

rriving in St. Paul with fellow prayer group he conference was for me an anointed time of member, Bell Moore, I intended to discern what learning and inspiration. I returned home from St. A the Lord wanted to do in my life and work TPaul knowing that I too was blessed with “power since the recent loss of my husband. Bell was moti- from on high” to keep the grace of Pentecost alive in vated by a charism of service to accompany me. I our Church and world. I was inspired to take RISKS for was already blessed. the kingdom and to seek how I might bear good fruit in my daily life. All of the prayer ministry, the sessions, workshops and personal encouragement from many individuals To deepen my understanding of the talks I purchased helped me to receive new fire from the Holy Spirit that the CDs so I will be able to listen and re-listen to all of reminded me of the fire received over forty years ago. the speakers. There is a world out there that wants to I have renewed energy and enthusiasm for my work, know God. Through the power of the Holy Spirit I am parish ministries and, with Bell, vision for our prayer called to bring the Gospel of love to others, to others, group. It really is a new day! ◆ and to others. ◆

Jean Beers Sister Jean Sarchet, IHM St Hubert Prayer Group, Langley, Washington Monroe, Michigan

DAY OF PRAYER & FASTING ~ MARCH 4TH 2011

The National Service Committee and the other national leadership groups of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal have designated the Renewal participants are encouraged This will be the tenth Friday preceding Ash Wednesday as a to pray for the Catholic Charismatic year designated for such a day to strengthen DAY OF PRAYER AND FASTING. Renewal in the United States and that the unity of the Renewal The date for 2011 will be the Church in our country might be and communion in the Friday, March 4th. renewed in the grace of Pentecost. Church.

12 PENTECOSTToday January/February/March 2011 www.nsc-chariscenter.org DIOCESAN LIAISONS

Giving and trusting—God’s true economic stimulus plan duits of financial blessings to build up ministries, the church and his people. Gloria Coyne person, but I had a self imposed limit Liaison, Archdiocese of Philadelphia on my giving. God began to show me In God’s system, like produces like. If that yes, he could bless me, but by my you plant an apple seed, you can’t get t always seems that one of the most giving at a much higher level, God a pumpkin. Likewise, when you begin difficult things to do in ministry is showed me he had that much more to plant your financial seeds you will Ito get the proper funding and re- room to bless me. begin to see that working with God can sources to carry out God’s vision move “mountains” in your finances and whether it be for the NSC, your Re- In Luke 6:38, we are told “to give and cause impossible things to happen in newal Center or any other ministry. It it will be given unto you; pressed down your life. Remember the loaves and is easier for people to give when there and shaken together, and running fishes? God can do a lot with our little. are tangible results of their giving such over.” God began teaching me through as feeding the poor, helping the home- his word about his system and his na- Get into the habit of increased giving less, etc. However, there are intangible ture. God is a God of abundance, pro- and see the increase and blessings flow. results that are more difficult to see, vision, restoration, increase and power. With God as our unlimited source of but are just as important. In our min- On the other hand, the devil comes to our supply, we can become channels, istries, we are called to bring souls to “kill, steal and destroy.” So in essence, not reservoirs, for God’s resources. the Light of Christ, help people to grow giving to build up God’s Kingdom is in holiness and fulfill God’s personal really spiritual warfare. In the end, all giving reflects God’s plan for their lives. love. We aren’t giving to get, but to be In the Renewal, we understand that a greater channel to glorify with our The apparent problem seems to be re- when we lay hands on people that we money and possessions, God the Fa- sources; at least that is what the world aren’t the ones doing the healing, we ther, through Christ Jesus in the power would have us believe. I was like most are simply conduits for God’s healing of the Holy Spirit. ◆ Christians, giving “after my bills were power to work in their lives. So too, God paid,” and I thought I was a generous wants to work through us to be the con- For more information on the Diocesan Liaison ministry go to www.NADL.net. Why include the NSC in your will? NEW! NSC RESOURCES As you know the National Service Committee relies almost entirely on

National Service Committee gifts from individuals to continue its BOOKLET LEAFLETS mission. We ask you to please con- Strengthening sider a gift to the National Service Prayer Groups Pastoring the Committee when you make your will Word Gifts

by Chuck Hornsby

or update it. Making a gift to the NSC he purpose of this leaflet is to help core groups, leaders of prayer meetings, Trenewal centers, communities, dioc- LEAFLETS esan oversight teams and others in various can be as simple as adding a codicil forms of leadership in the Renewal foster and nurture word gifts in their area of responsibil- ity and to help them deal with problems that may arise in their use. In this leaflet we will to your existing will or estate plan. Praise & Worship address having and teaching a vision for what the word gifts are and how they should be understood and used, encouraging and cor- recting persons delivering word gifts, testing word gifts in various settings, following up on Strengthening by Fr. Bob Hogan word gifts, and dealing with problems of the misuse of word gifts. SND nzer, S You may use this or a similar statement: Prayer Groupse Schae The first thing those in leadership must do in National Service Committee ry Ann Sr. Ma Pastoring Word Gifts order to insure that the word gifts function LEAFLETS by Edited rightly in their area of responsibility is to “I/we bequeath $______develop an understanding of what the word ______by Chuck Hornsby (or % of my residual estate) to the Na- Praise and Worship

tional Service Committee of the Catho- National Service Committee EBOOKS LEAFLETS To order by Fr. Bob Hogan, BBD National Service Committee “Alleluia” means “praise the Lord.” The lic Charismatic Renewal of the United LEAFLETS VOLUME I “psalms” are “the praises.” At Pentecost the Leaflets Volume I first result of the disciples being filled with the Holy Spirit was the gift of speaking in VOLUME II call tongues, which was a proclamation of “the States, Inc. P.O. Box 628, Locust Grove, mighty acts of God” (Acts 2:4, 11). The Leaflets Volume II Catechism of the Catholic Church explains that “praise is the form of prayer that recog- nizes most immediately that God is God. It VA 22508-0628.” 1-800- lauds God for his own sake and gives him glory, quite beyond what he does, but simply View at: www.nsc- because HE IS… By praise, the Spirit is joined to our spirits to bear witness that we are children of God… Praise embraces the 338-2445 other forms of prayer and carries them toward him who is its source and goal [God, the Published by the National Service Committee chariscenter.org Father]” (#2639). Please let us know if you have included of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal

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○○○○○○○○○○○ by Walter Matthews The work behind the scenes (to date, a We are nearing the end of the year and number of phone calls and two in per- we are hopeful that with our donors’ gen- son meetings) reached a certain point erous response to our Advent/Christmas last November just prior to the United Appeal our income for 2010 will exceed States Conference of Catholic Bishops our expenses. This would be a great Catholic Ecclesial blessing given the current economic annual meeting in Baltimore. There the challenges for our country and for so Movements members of the Catholic Ecclesial many who are unemployed or underem- Movements and New Communities in ployed, or perhaps still seeking their first n numerous occasions Pope the U.S. in Conversation (representa- job after high school or college gradua- Benedict XVI has spoken or tives of Cursillo, Focolare, Life Teen, The tion. Let us pray that 2011 will see an economic turnaround for the better! Owritten of his support and en- Neocatechumenal Way, Arise Interna- couragement for the various ecclesial tional, Worldwide Marriage Encoun- The 2010 National Leaders’ and Minis- movements that have been birthed in ter and the Renewal) as well as a few tries’ Conference in St. Paul, as you will the Church in the years just prior to other representatives hosted a luncheon read elsewhere in this issue, was very powerful and very well attended. Those and after the Second Vatican Council. for Bishop Friends of the Movements who came were quite generous and the In 2008 he said, and New Communities. (Each of the success of the Conference financially participants in the Conversation, as we was a significant part of the NSC’s fi- “As I have been able to affirm in other have been calling ourselves, was asked nancial well being in 2010. circumstances, the Ecclesial Movements to invite to the luncheon bishops To all our donors, those who gave at the and New Communities which blos- known to be involved in and/or friendly Conference and those who gave somed after the Second Vatican Coun- to their movement or new community.) throughout the year, THANK YOU and a cil, constitute a unique gift of the Lord special thanks to our Fanning the Flame and a precious resource for the life of The purpose of the luncheon was to Partner and Friends 300/600/1000 pledgers. the Church. They should be accepted share our vision of possible future ac- with trust and valued for the various tions to bring a greater awareness of the Over the last few months of the year we contributions they place at the service movements and new communities to received only one memorial/honors gift. of the common benefit in an ordered the bishops on the national level as well We thank the donor who honored: and fruitful way.” as to celebrate what the Lord has done Fr. Will Combs, BBD in and through them. As Cardinal Fr. Bob Hogan, BBD It was, of course, Pope John Paul II who Ratzinger writes about the attitude we Fr. Joseph Mary Marshall, SM first affirmed the significance of the should have for the movements and Fr. George Montague, SM movements and new ecclesial commu- new communities, “Gratitude that the To make a memorial or honoring gift you nities and gathered participants in them Holy Spirit is obviously still at work in can download a form from our website in Rome in the Year of the Holy Spirit the Church today and endowing her at www.nsc-chariscenter.org/ in 1998. Something Pope Benedict re- with new gifts, through which she can donations.htm then click on Memorial peated in his own way in 2006. relive the joy of her youth (Ps 42:4, Form, or simply write with your donation Vulg.). Gratitude for the many people, who you want to give in memory of or in honor of (and the address of the family The National Service Committee has young and old, who respond to the or of the person/couple) and we will been privileged to be working with calling of the Holy Spirit and joyfully send you an acknowledgement (and a Bishop Sam Jacobs, former Chairman step out in the service of the gospel card to them). of the NSC and longtime leader in the without turning back.” Even though the Year for Priests is over Catholic Charismatic Renewal, to we will continue to send a copy of Catho- gather movement leaders in the U.S. The dialogue at the luncheon was en- lic Charismatic Renewal: Papal Affirma- over the last three years. As the Mis- ergetic and we look forward to further tion and Priestly Witness to any priest sion Statement affirms, we are called to progress as we work with these other honored by a gift. ◆ cooperate “with other Catholic organi- movements and new communities. zations and movements.” Please keep this in your prayer. ◆

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and heard ○○○○○○○○○○○○ Volume 36 Number 1 ○○○○ by Sr. Mary Anne Schaenzer Executive Director Walter Matthews Editorial Board Jane Guenther Fr. Bob Hogan, BBD Serving the Lord in Renewal from Sr. Mary Anne Schaenzer, SSND Editor around the United States Sr. Martha Jean McGarry, IHM Production Manager ational Service Committee It is wonderful how the Holy Spirit Jean Beers members serve the Renewal brings together such a varied group of people to serve. Jesus said of himself © 2011, National Service Committee of N and the larger community in the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of a wide number of ways in addition to that he came not to be served but to the United States, Inc. Not to be repro- the service they give as NSC members. serve. This is the attitude that is re- duced without permission. They serve the local diocese as liaisons flected in this community of individu- For Your Information (Judith Hughes, Jane Barz, Jane als, rightly called a Service Committee. This is a publication of the National Ser- Guenther); as director of the diocesan vice Committee of the Catholic Charis- But this is only one such committee. matic Renewal of the United States, Inc. centers (Fr. Bob Hogan, Jane The mission of the National Service Guenther); service to a covenanted com- There are Hispanic, Haitian, Korean Committee is to foster the dynamic munity as elder and school superinten- and Filipino Service Committees in grace of baptism in the Holy Spirit (Acts the United States. There are also 1:5) which empowered the members of dent (Chuck Hornsby); service to their the early Church at Pentecost. religious communities in the area of people of service among the Portu- formation (Fr Dave Pivonka and Fr. Bob guese and Vietnamese. Are there oth- The National Service Committee- ers? Let us know. And then there are Chariscenter USA is a 501(c)3 non- Hogan); service in the area of evangeli- profit organization. Contributions to zation and LifeTeen (Caroline the many diocesan and local boards, defray the cost of this publication are Gambale-Dirkes); service to the local officers, trustees and committees. gratefully accepted and are tax deduct- renewal (Gerry Mader, Johnny ible to the extent allowed by law. Bertucci); own and lead a secular busi- So, isn’t it interesting that we did not Please mail to: ness (Johnny Bertucci); service to a lo- start out with all of this structure? The National Service Committee cal parish community (Sr. Mary Anne Spirit began by bringing a deeper ex- Chariscenter USA PO Box 628 Schaenzer). perience of the gifting of God and the Locust Grove, VA 22508-0628 structures came about to serve the mis- Tel. (540) 972-0225 Each of the above also serves on several sion of the Spirit, not the Spirit to serve www.nsc-chariscenter.org sub-committees of the NSC. Many of the structures. Let us always stay awake National Service Committee members: them have gone out to other areas of and discerning of the way the Holy Jane Barz the country to speak as requested. NSC Spirit is leading, lest we begin to lead Johnny Bertucci and expect the Holy Spirit to do our Caroline Gambale-Dirkes meetings happen not only in person (a Jane Guenther few times a year) but on conference calls bidding. Guide us, Holy Spirit, into Fr. Bob Hogan, BBD with Walter Matthews, Executive Di- your future for us. ◆ Chuck Hornsby Judith Hughes rector for the NSC. Most of the com- Gerry Mader mittees have conference call meetings Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR —frequency depending on need. Some Sr. Mary Anne Schaenzer, SSND committees also have an annual in-per- son meeting over a weekend, e.g. the editorial board for Pentecost Today, in FACEBOOK! A limited amount of advertising space is Please follow us on Facebook for available. For information call Jean Beers, order to do the initial visioning and updates and more information. (360) 730-1740. Advertisements for events planning for the next four issues of the Our facebook name is: not sponsored by the National Service magazine. We are grateful for e-mail Committee do not imply endorsement by Catholic Charismatic Renewal the NSC/Chariscenter USA. which allows us to take care of many National Service Committee business pieces in an efficient manner.

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