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Fellow members of the Opens in Boston American Association: The elderly, the lonely, the prosperous, the homeless, the immigrant . . . all are guests at St. Anthony’s Wellness In the spirit of encouraging all of us in Center in Boston’s Downtown Crossing. The center, Christian service to all who need us – and which opened its doors on October 7, 2003, is a in keeping with the Board’s commitment collaborative effort between members in the Boston to providing more timely information Area Order of Malta and the Franciscan Community – we present the fi rst quarterly issue of at St. Anthony’s Shrine. Hospitaller.

This newsletter is designed to encourage Based on a holistic Franciscan philosophy of healthy, and inspire you by highlighting the multitude body, mind and spirit, the center is an outreach into of ways our members are defending the the community. It offers tangible health services such faith and serving our fellow man. We will as screening for blood pressure, blood sugar and also be recognizing members for their cholesterol – at no charge. “In addition, we provide an commitment and leadership and reporting open ear for the lonely, the marginal and the troubled,” on actions taken by the Board. says Lynn Finn, RN, DM, Nursing Coordinator for the center.

In this issue, you will read about The “As access to affordable healthcare becomes more limited and St. Anthony Wellness Center, an innovative physicians fi nd themselves more rushed with their patients, the collaboration between the Order of Malta Wellness Center hopes to fi ll the gap by providing education, and the Order of Minor, and the referral, affi rmation, empowerment and compassionate listening,” says Mrs. Finn. expansion of the Chapin Street Clinic. Both of these initiatives are great examples of Many times, the nurses call physicians or make referrals for seniors with abnormal screening results. Other caring for the sick and the poor. You will times, they help the homeless fi nd shelter or pregnant and battered women fi nd medical care. Still other also read about The Church in the 21st times, they simply listen to business professionals who need to check their blood pressure and voice their Century, an outstanding approach to giving anxieties. us the knowledge we need to defend our faith during diffi cult times. Since October, the center has provided more than 1,000 screenings and referred dozens to medical, psychiatric or homeless shelter care. In addition, the center has conducted health seminars on diabetes, I am inspired by these stories and hope arthritis, nutrition, stroke, heart attack, asthma and exercise for seniors. that you are too. But I know these stories don’t begin to capture the breadth and Mrs. Finn has been involved with the center since its inception, but she is quick to give credit for the depth of the Order’s activities. To do that, concept to Fr. Convertino, OFM, who started a similar center in Providence. “Fr. Convertino, the we need your help. Please let us know about Executive Director of the Shrine, is the visionary behind this ministry,” she says. your activities and the activities of other continued on page 3 members in your area. You can send stories and ideas for stories to our Executive Director, John Shine. Miller Elected Chancellor Best regards, At its meeting on January 14, the Board of Councillors elected Joseph H. Miller Chancellor of the American Association. Miller replaces Daniel J. Kelly, K.M. Daniel J Kelly who was elected President of the Association by the President membership in November.

Miller has been a member of the Order since 1993. Along with his wife, Barbara, he has been deeply involved in the Admissions Process in Connecticut. He has attended the Pilgrimage each year since his EXECUTIVE OFFICE investitureinvestiture in JanuaryJanuary of 1994. Miller was elected to the BoardBoard of Councillors 1011 FIRST AVENUE, SUITE 1350 in 2002 and has served on the Executive Committee, the Nominating

NEW YORK, NY 10022-4112 USA Committee and the Membership Committee.

Miller is co-founder and partner of The New Canaan Group, an insurance TELEPHONE: (212) 371-1522 agency in New Canaan, Conn. Prior to forming The New Canaan Group in 1990, Miller spent 32 FAX: (212) 486-9427 years in management with the Equitable Life Assurance Society. His experience includes managing

WWW.MALTAUSA.ORG agencies, as well serving as Corporate Vice President. In 1993 he was inducted into the Equitable “Hall of Fame.” He and Barbara reside in New Canaan, Conn.

EDITOR: JOHN F. SHINE

ART DIRECTOR: MARY STEP

ARTICLES FOR FUTURE ISSUES OF THIS NEWSLETTER SHOULD BE MAILED TO: OUR MISSION JOHN F. SHINE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION, The american association of the order of malta, carefully observing the centuries-old 1011 FIRST AVENUE,

NEW YORK, NY, 10022 OR SENT tradition of the order, has as its mission, to enhance the glory of God through the VIA E-MAIL TO: [email protected]. sanctifi cation of its members, through dedication to and defense of the faith and the and through service to our fellow man, especially the sick and the poor. 2 0 0 4

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Boston Area Defends the Faith; Boston College Supports The Church in the 21st Century Initiative Seeks to Restore Defense of the faith is one of the primary duties of the Order of Malta. By fi nancially supporting an initiative Confi dence called The Church in the 21st Century, the Boston Area knights and dames are doing just that. in the Church The initiative, launched by provide a forum to explore issues surrounding the sexual The Church in the 21st Century misconduct by Catholic clergy, particularly in initiative launched by Boston College the Archdiocese of Boston. is designed to explore the issues emerging from the clerical sexual “The Boston Area is all too familiar with abuse crisis that has shaken the trust the sexual misconduct scandal,” says in the . The initiative Boston Area Chair James F. O’Connor, KM provides a forum and the resources “Our Archdiocese has become ‘ground zero’ to help the Catholic community-- lay for this crisis. “By helping to bring resolution men and women, priests, and bishops- to the crisis,” he continues, “we can help -transform the current crisis into an restore the confi dence of Catholics in the opportunity for renewal. Church and revive their fi nancial support for deserving agencies. Only a fi nancially The Church in the 21st Century viable church can serve the sick and the The Boston Area recently donated $63,000 to the Boston College initiative, focuses on three major areas: st poor.” The Church in the 21 Century. Pictured from left to right are: Dr. Robert Newton, Director of the initiative; James F. O’Connor, KM, Boston Area • Roles of lay men and women, Chair; John H. MacKinnon, KM; Advisory Board Member; John E. Joyce, To support the initiative, the Boston Area priests and bishops KM, Advisory Board Member and William P. Leahy, S.J., President of committed to raising $50,000 from its • Handing on the faith to the Boston College. members. They raised $63,000, the largest next generation grant for this initiative. The members of the committee raising the funds included: O’Connor, John E. Joyce, • Sexuality in the Catholic tradition KM, John H. MacKinnon, KM, Paul J. McNamara, KM, and Desmond D. McCarthy, KOB, Board of Councillors. and contemporary culture In recognition of the grant, the Order of Malta will be listed as a major sponsor for the key events in Project activities include conferences, September, 2004 including a three-day symposium on handing on the faith. In addition, every member of public lectures, publications, video and the American Association will receive materials published for the initiative, including a newspaper entitled, audio streaming resources, reading C21 Resources. lists, and programs for Boston College students, staff, faculty, alumni and the general public. To date, more than 20,000 people have attended various Malta Brings Smiles lectures and more than 40,000 have visited the website: www.bc.edu/ church21. to Poor in South Bend

It is important to note that the Many unemployed and working poor in South Bend, initiative is not intended to take Ind. have a reason to smile. With the help of the the place of those in the Church Order of Malta, they can now obtain free dental ultimately responsible for resolving care at the St Joseph Regional Medical Center on these issues Chapin Street.

Boston College is a highly selective, Known as the Chapin Street Clinic, the Center Jesuit, Catholic university enrolling recently received a $15,000-grant from the 14,500 students in the arts and American Association. The funds helped equip the sciences, management, nursing, clinic which provides a full range of dental services, education, law, and social work. including extracting, fi lling and cleaning teeth and even Founded in 1863, the University ranks fi tting dentures for patients without medical insurance, 38th among national universities. Medicare or Medicaid. Malta representatives led by Indiana Area Chairperson and Association The clinic which serves nearly 500 dental patients Board Member John Bycraft, present a $15,000 grant to the St. Joseph each year is completely dependent upon volunteers. Medical Center for the new Chapin Street dental clinic. Pictured left to right are William Gitlin, DDS; Sister Maura Brannick, CSC; John Chapin Street William Gitlin, DDS personally invites local dentists Bycraft, KM; Marjorie Bycraft, DM; Hammes, KM; Polly to volunteer and a partnership with Indiana DeCicco, DM; Carla Bice, Clinical Director and Michael DeCicco, KM. Clinic in Good University in South Bend encourages dental hygiene Company students to assist at the clinic. In addition, the clinic benefi ts from the time and talent of many Indiana Area Knights and Dames, including Michael Hammes, K.M., who led the effort to submit the grant application to the The Chapin Street Clinic is situated American Association and Marjorie Bycraft DM who has provided administrative support. near two more Malta supported ministries in South Bend. Housed “This grant builds on a long-standing relationship with the St. Joseph Medical Center,” says John Bycraft, KM, in the same strip mall is a Women’s Indiana Area Chair. “The Order of Malta provided two grants to help establish the medical clinic more than a Care Center, one of their 10 crisis decade ago. In addition, Dr. Leslie Bodnar, KM worked to make the clinic a reality and continues to volunteer his pregnancy centers in northern time and medical expertise.” Indiana. Just two blocks away is the Christ Child Society which raises The medical clinic, which also receives more than 4,800 medical patient visits each year, was founded by $180,000 each year to provide new Sr. Maura Brannick, CSC. “The credit for this clinic rightly goes to Sister Maura,” says Bycraft. “She is the beloved winter clothing, shoes and layettes to leader, the glue that holds the clinic together.” more than 4,500 needy children.

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Pat McCarthy Malta Members Makes Promise Investiture and of Obedience Celebrate with Annual Dinner Slated Grand Master Bertie for November The Board of Councillors has moved the date for the Investiture and Annual Dinner from January to November. “The new date is in response to our members,” says Daniel Kelly, KM, President of the Association.

Last November in an effort to increase participation in the events, Kelly appointed a committee chaired by John Bycraft to On March 25, A. Patricia poll the membership regarding the timing and location of the McCarthy made her Promise of Investiture and Annual Dinner. Obedience at the Cathedral of St. Grand Master Frá Andrew Bertie received Agnes in Rockville Centre before an Honorary Doctorate from John’s Bycraft, along with committee members Fran Hardart and Tom Frá James-Michael von Stroebel, University in Collegeville, Minn. on Sunday, Flood, crafted a brief survey and sent it to a representative Knight of Justice from the Federal October12, 2003. Attending the ceremony sample of the members. Based on the survey responses, the Association, representing the were more than 40 Malta members committee recommended scheduling both events during warm- Grand Master of the Order, Frá representing 10 states, including Florida and er weather. “More than one-third of the respondents favored Andrew Bertie. California. a change in the time of year,” says Bycraft. “In addition, several written comments – particularly from members who winter in McCarthy, a member of the In addition to attending the ceremony, the warmer climates – supported such a change.” Order since 1985, served as Malta members participated in a variety a member of the Board of of specially planned events throughout the Kelly believes this change, along with the large number of Councillors from 1997 to 1999 weekend, including Mass and Vespers in candidates – 1207 – preparing for admission to the Order, will and as the Area Chair in Nassau/ the magnifi cent church designed by Marcel draw a signifi cant number of members and guests to the Annual Suffolk, New York since 1999. Breuer, tours of the campus and the Malta Dinner on November 12. “It is the intention of the Board that McCarthy’s husband, Desmond, Center, and dinner in the Great Hall. these two events will be held during the month of November made his Promise of Obedience for the foreseeable future” he says. in the Lady Chapel at St. Patrick’s “The Malta Center was all I imagined it Cathedral, on December 8, 2001. would be and more,” says Elaine Violyn Invitations and the Order of Events will mail in mid-September. Luzine of New York. “Displays of books, Promise of clothing, maps, paintings and other artifacts were presented in special eye- Notre Dame Alumni Obedience level cases. The bond between the college, the speakers, our Order, and those that Reunion Marks Spiritual founded the Malta Center was strongly felt by all.” All Notre Dame alumni interested in a Growth Malta gathering at the Notre Dame Luzine had the opportunity to meet His Reunion scheduled for June 3- 6, 2004 The Promise of Obedience, also Highness, Frá Andrew Bertie. “I found the are asked to call Charles Carter, KM, known as the Second Class, is conversation interesting, gracious and member of the Federal Association offered to members who desire to friendly,” she says. “That experience does at 202-362-7960. make an increased commitment to not come to many, and we appreciated the spiritual life. The Second Class meeting this man of many talents.” signifi es the individual’s strides toward spiritual development and Luzine commends the Federal Association at the same time recognizes his or for arranging the cascade of events at Saint The Beatitudes her leadership – whether spiritual, John’s University, and for including all. Hospitaller or administrative – in Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom the Order. of heaven. continued from pg. 1 Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted. A member who seeks admission Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land. to the Second Class must fi rst The center, under the direction of Brother Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, receive approval from the Sovereign Alan Thomas, OFM, relies on a mostly for they will be satisfi ed. Council, upon recommendation volunteer staff. Funding comes in the Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. from the President of the form of grants from the Province of the Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God. Association, to begin a year of Most Holy Name, (Franciscan Friars), the Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children preparation. During the year, which Order of Malta, (Boston area), as well of God. begins and ends with a fi ve-day as many generous contributions from Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of retreat, the candidate discerns the private donors and organizations such as righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. commitment under the guidance of The Missionary Franciscan Sister of the Matthew 5: 3 -10 a spiritual director. After the second , and Blue Cross/ retreat, the Sovereign Council again Blue Shield of Mass. considers the candidate. Once The Cardinal Virtues approval is granted, the candidate “Many Boston Area dames and knights worked diligently to launch this ministry,” publicly makes the Promise Prudence – act rightly in any given situation. says Mrs. Finn, “and they continue to of Obedience during a formal Justice –give to each what is due to him, beginning give generously of their time and talent.” ceremony. with God. The Wellness Center has applied to the Fortitude –endure diffi culties and pain for the sake of American Association of the Order of what is good. Malta for a grant for the upcoming year. Temperance – be moderate in the pleasure and use of created goods.

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Order of St. John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of h Malta in the United States. Eugene Vilfordi Appointed to Board of Board of Councillors Committees 2004 Finance Committee Robert J. Fredericks, Ph.D. Terms Joseph F. Finn, Jr., Chair Augustus T. Grace Councillors Admissions Committee John T. Bycraft Joseph H. Hagan Ending 2004 Hope e. Carter, Chair James L. Claus William J. Koenig Paul H. Durnan John T. Bycraft Robert F. Dall Hreinn P. Lindal Robert J. Fredericks, Ph.D J. Pepe Fanjul* J. Pepe Fanjul Daniel Desmond McCarthy Daniel Desmond McCarthy Daniel Desmond McCarthy Joseph G. Metz Daniel Desmond McCarthy G. Robert Reers John V. McManmon Anthony E. Rapp John P. Reiner Joseph H. Miller Audit Committee Eugene E. Vilfordi Susan M. Reese Frances O’C. Hardart Joseph M. Cianciolo, Chair Patricia G. Spencer G. Robert Reers James L. Claus Grants Committee Eugene e. Vilfordi Eugene E. Vilfordi Joseph G. Metz, PhD Joseph M. Cianciolo, Chair James L. Claus Nominating Committee Communications Committee Ending 2005 Bernard P. DiFiore Thomas J. Flood, Chair The Board of Councillors, at its Thomas J. Flood, Chair Hope E. Carter* Robert L. Dillmeier Mildred G. Ix January 14 meeting, appointed Eugene Laure C. Aubuchon Paul H. Durnan Leroy F. Jarrett Joseph M. Cianciolo William R. Burleigh Vilfordi from Dallas, Texas to fi ll the Thomas J. Flood Richard D. Milone, M.D. James L. Claus John t. Bycraft vacancy left by the election of Daniel Leroy F. Jarrett The Honorable James L. Ryan J. Kelly as President. Vilfordi will serve Thomas J. Flood Hope E. Carter William S. Dinger Richard D. Milone, M.D. until the November election, when he Leroy F. Jarrett Susan M. Reese Robert J. Fredericks, PhD Paula G. Murphy Service to the Faith Committee will be required to stand for election Leroy F. Jarrett Susan M. Reese Frances O’C. Hardart, Chair to a three-year term. James L. Ryan Patricia G. Spencer* John V. McManmon Eugene E. Vilfordi Paul H. Durnan Paula g. Murphy John V. McManmon Vilfordi is First Vice President and G. Robert Reers MHSF Board of Directors Joseph G. Metz Senior Advisor at Merrill Lynch Ending 2006 Robert J. Wormington Paul H. Duran Hope E. Carter Richard D. Milone, M.D. Private Client in Dallas and recently Joseph H. Miller Mary Reilly Hunt Joseph F. Finn* Disciplinary Committee celebrated 50 years with the fi rm. J. Pepe Fanjul The Honorable James. L. Ryan Robert J. Fredericks Carl A. Schwarz Jr., Chair He has served on numerous boards Frances O’C. Hardart Patricia G. Spencer Mildred G. Ix* Joseph M. Cianciolo and councils, including the University Mildred G. Ix of Dallas, Visiting Nurses Association, Joseph G. Metz Thomas J. Flood Richard D. Milone Daniel J. Kelly Strategic Planning Committee Catholic Society of Religious and Paula G. Murphy Joseph H. Miller, Chair Paula G. Murphy* Executive Committee Literary Education, Diocese of Susan M. Reese Daniel J. Kelly Carl A. Schwarz* Daniel J. Kelly, Chair Dallas Finance Council, The Catholic Frances O’C. Hardart Joseph H. Miller Foundation, Cistercian Preparatory Mission and Spiritual Carl A. Schwarz, Jr. Frances O’C. Hardart School, Ursuline Academy, St. Rita Committee Joseph F. Finn, Jr. President Carl A. Schwarz, Jr. Parish and Serra Club of Dallas. He is Hope E. Carter, Chair John T. Bycraft Daniel J. Kelly: Term ending Joseph F. Finn, Jr. a Knight of the Holy Sepulcher. He has Msgr. Kevin W. Wallin, Advisor Hope E. Carter December, 2006 John T. Bycraft received the McGill Award, Catholic Richard Armstrong Joseph M. Cianciolo Hope e. Carter Foundation 2000 Man of the Year Robert E. Baker James. L. Claus * Indicates second term Joseph M. Cianciolo Award for lifetime community service Anne Burleigh Thomas J. Flood James L. Claus and Merrill Lynch 2002 Lifetime John T. Dunlap Achievement Award. He has made Thomas J. Flood three Lourdes Pilgrimages. Area Chair Elections

Area Chair Elected Term Expires 1. First Term: Eligible for reelection Malta Human Services Connecticut John & Betsy Swanhaus 9/03 9/06 1 2. Second Term: Not eligible for reelection Foundation Board of Florida 3. Appointed by President and approved by Miami Frank Crippen 9/02 9/05 2 BOC at election to be held in 2004. Directors Named Naples JoAnne Kuehner 9/02 9/05 4. No election held. Only two active Vero Beach Margaret Lyons 9/02 9/05 1 members in area. Daniel Kelly, KM, President of the Illinois Robert Dolehide 9/01 9/04 1 5. No election held. Only six active Association, has announced changes Indiana John Bycraft 9/03 9/05 2 members in area. Kansas Robert Wormington 4 in the organizational structure of Massachusetts James O’Connor 9/03 9/06 2 the Foundation. The Malta Human Michigan Louis Mahoney 9/02 9/05 1 Prayer of the Order Lord Jesus, Thou hast seen fi t to enlist me for Services Board of Directors will now Missouri Jack Pohrer 9/02 9/05 2 composed of eight members of the Thy service among the Knights of Saint John of New Jersey Robert Fredericks 9/03 9/06 1 Jerusalem. Board of Councillors, plus seven other New York members of the Association. Following Capital District John Maloy 9/01 9/04 1 I humbly entreat Thee through the intercession are the members of the Foundation Brooklyn/Queens & Peter Krause 1/03 9/05-9/06 1 of the most holy of Philermo, of saint John board: Manhattan, Bronx, the Baptist, Blessed gerard and all the and Staten Island blessed of our Order, to kee me faithful to the tradi- Nassau/Suffolk Patricia McCarthy 9/01 9/04 1 tion of our Order. Hope E. Carter* Westchester Ellen Shafer 9/03 9/06 1 Be it mine to practice and defend the Catholic, the Bernard P. DiFiore Ohio William Burleigh 9/02 9/05 2 Robert Lane Dillmeier Apostolic, the roman faith against the enemies of Oklahoma Philip Lauinger, Jr. 5 religion; be it mine to practice charity towards my J. Pepe Fanjul* Pennsylvania neighbors, especially the poor and sick, Mary Kay Farley Philadelphia Craig de Paulo 9/03 9/04 3 Frances O’C. Hardart* Pittsburgh William Boswell 9/03 9/04 3 Give me the strength I need to carry out this my Mildred G. Ix* Rhode Island Paul Callahan 9/02 9/05 1 resolve, forgetful of myself, learning ever from The Texas Holy Gospel a spirit of deep and generous christian William M. Kearns, Jr. devotion, striving ever to promote God’s glory, the Dallas Denis Simon 9/03 9/04 3 Daniel J. Kelly* world’s peace, and all that may benefi t the Order of Wisconsin Kenneth Manning 9/02 9/05 1 Gerald McGinley saint John of Jerusalem. Amen. John V. McManmon Joseph H Miller* John R. Mullen Paula Graham Murphy* ospitallers Susan M. Reese* h Hershel F. Smith, Jr. Executive Offi ce 1011 FirstFirst Avenue, Suite 1350 New York, NY 10022-4112 USA *Indicates member of Board of Councillors

The Offi cers of the Foundation are: John R. Mullen, President Mary Kay Farley, Secretary Bernard DiFiore, Treasurer

According to President Kelly, the newly established Board will communicate its plans in the near future.