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Tekakwitha Conference Evangelization for 77 Years 1939-2016 Welcome you to Burlingame, California July 20-24, 2016 Visit us at: http://www.tekconf.org E-mail us at: [email protected] Find us on Facebook: http//www.facebook.com/tekconf MAY-JUNE-JULY 2016 VOLUME 34 ISSUE 4 2 MAY-JUNE-JULY 2016 TEKAKWITHA CONFERENCE NATIONAL CENTER NEWS From The Desk of The Executive Director Tekakwitha Conference Board of Directors Dear Friends of Saint Kateri, 2015 - 2016 alifornia is waiting for You July 20-24, 2016. Gail Rando C Cherokee Region 1 Join us as we celebrate the Jubilee Year of Mercy 2nd Term 2015-2018 and the 77th Annual Tekakwitha Conference. Chair Gregory R. Williams ‘St. Kateri Tekakwitha is the Bridge Between Our Faith & Crow Our Traditions’. Let us witness as brothers and sisters in Board Appointee Region 5 Christ and serve as a bridge to build a stronger bond in 2014-2016 our faith and our culture as God’s people. Let us diminish Vice Chair any gaps that exist in our relationships. May this Veronica Valandra Conference be a time of forgiveness, reconciliation and Sicangu Lakota healing as we pray together and for one another. Region 3 1st Term 2015-2017 Remember to bring a warm jacket for the air-conditioned Secretary rooms and especially for our pilgrimage on Saturday to Catherine (Cathy) Vasquez Mission San Dolores. Also, a reminder to bring a 3 oz. Tohono O'odham bottle of water from your area. Region 6 1st Term 2015-2018 See you in July in the San Francisco Bay Area. Treasurer Lisa Franqui Peace and Blessings to all, Navajo Region 2 1st Term 2015-2017 Board Member Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Geri Kanesta-Rychner Psalm 37:4 Zuni Region 5 Vision Statement 1st Term 2014-2017 The Tekakwitha Conference is the Voice, Presence and Identity of Indigenous Catholics of North Board Member America under the protection and inspiration of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha. Our Mission Statement Regina (Gina) Shontz Tuscarora We, as members of the Tekakwitha Conference inspired by Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, a young, Mohawk/ Region 4 Algonquin woman of the 17th century, renew our faith and reaffirm our baptismal call as followers of 1st Term 2015-2018 Jesus to proclaim the Good News. We pray with faith and hope for the continued intercession of Saint Board Member Kateri Tekakwitha in the lives of all Peoples. We strive to: † Reinforce Catholic identity Ex-Officio Members: † Affirm pride in our cultures and spiritual traditions † Most Reverend Charles Chaput † Promote healing through forgiveness and reconciliation Potawatomi Episcopal Moderator † Advocate for peace and justice in our † Father M. Henry Sands Ojibway/Ottawa/Potawatomi Indigenous communities Executive Director of Black & Indian Missions † Build stronger catechesis that is meaningful to Indigenous Catholic People † Nurture the relationship between Indigenous people and the Catholic Church TABLE OF CONTENTS † Empower Catholic Indigenous People as leaders within our Letter, Board of Directors, Vision Statement………….……......... 1-2 communities and Church Prayer Intentions & Special Days…………………..…................. 3 Upcoming Events…………………………………….….……….. 4-6 Donations…………………………………………………………. 7 Kateri Circles & Regional Groups.………………………………. 8-9 2016 Annual Tekakwitha Conference……………………………. 10-17 2225 North Bolton Avenue, Alexandria, LA 71303-4408 Sponsorship, Kateri Circle Renewals & Invites………………….. 18 Phone: (318) 483-3908 Individual & Group Membership Forms………………................. 19-20 Fax: (318) 483-3909 Gift Shop Items…………………………………………………… 21-23 Hyatt Floorplan & Important Info..………………………………. 24 Toll Free: (844) 483-3900 VOLUME 34 NO 4 3 PRAYER INTENTIONS Prayer for Healing and Special Intentions Saint Kateri Prayer Shannon Tuckwin: cancer - KS By: Harold Caldwell Jewell Williams: serious injuries from a fall, mother of Greg Williams - CA O Saint Kateri, Lily of the Mohawks, Father Earl Henley: upcoming surgery - CA Your love for Jesus, so strong, Sandra & Bailey so steadfast, grant that Jose Toledo: many health challenges - NM Kelly Murphy: prayers for healing - LA we may become like you. Dinesh Shaw: prayers for healing - LA Your short and painful life showed us Robert: cancer surgery, son-in-law of Jeanette Richardson your strength and humility. Carmen Corcino - AZ Grant that we may become forever Special Intentions humble like you. 77th Annual Tekakwitha Conference Like the bright and shining stars at night, 2016 Planning Committee For the raging Forest Fires in Northern Alberta we pray that your light may forever shine For the unemployed down upon us, giving light, For those who struggle with addiction hope, peacefulness and serenity For the children in foster care in our darkest moments. A safe summer Fill our hearts, Saint Kateri Tekakwitha For all travelers this summer with your same love for Jesus For all youth For all 2016 graduates and grant us your strength and courage For all that are terminally ill, the elderly, and the sick to become one like you in Heaven. Prayers for Thanksgiving Amen. Keiko Reddoch: doing well - LA Saint Kateri Walk With Us Elren: health improving - LA Rest In Peace Margaret Jacobs - NY Rose Vasquez: Mother of Cathy Vasquez - AZ Baby Max Myhrs - DE Father Jerry Cote - AZ “Connie” Conzuela Mendoza - AZ Bernadine Yellow Wolf - AZ May All Our Departed Tekakwitha Conference Members Kateri Circle Members and Family Members Who Have Returned to the Creator, Rest in Peace with Christ “I am the Resurrection and the Life” May June July 1 Sixth Sunday of Easter 2 Saints Marcellinus & Peter, martyrs 1 Canada Day St. Joseph the Worker 3 Sacred Heart of Jesus, Solemnity 3 St. Thomas the Apostle 2 St. Athanasius, bishop & doctor 4 Immaculate Heart of Mary 4 Independence Day 3 Sts. Philip & James, Apostles 11 St. Barnabas the Apostle 6 St. Maria Goretti 5 Ascension of the Lord Solemnity 19 Father’s Day 11 St. Benedict, abbot National Day of Prayer 20 First Day of Summer 14 Feast of St. Kateri Tekakwitha 8 Seventh Sunday of Easter 21 National Aboriginal Day (Canada) 16 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mother’s Day 24 Birth of St. John the Baptist 20-24 77th Annual Tekakwitha 13 Our Lady of Fatima 29 Saints Peter & Paul, Apostles Conference 14 St. Matthias the Apostle 22 St. Mary Magdalene 15 Pentecost Sunday Solemnity 25 St. James, apostle 30 Memorial Day Hope 26 St. Joachim & Ann, 31 Visitation of the Blessed parents of our Blessed Mother Virgin Mary provides you joy 29 St. Martha in any situation. 31 St. Ignatius of Loyola, priest 4 MAY-JUNE-JULY 2016 UPCOMING EVENTS World Youth Day will be held in Krakow, Poland July 25 – 31, 2016. The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) is hard at work planning the many important and interesting events which make up the WYD festivities. For schedule of events go to website: http://worldyouthday.com/krakow-2016/event-schedule Recovery Retreat May 20-22, 2016 A weekend of prayer, ritual, and sharing for those in recovery from addiction of any kind. Toll free #: 800-433-6934 www.trappistcaskets.com E-mail: [email protected] Every new day is another chance to change you life. The Sioux Spiritual Center Howes, SD The retreat begins Friday at 6:00 pm (Mountain Time) and ends Sunday at 12 noon. Call us at 866-274-6398 The cost of the retreat is $80 per person, but any offering is accepted! To register call (605) 985-5906 or email [email protected] ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST PRE-REGISTER BY WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 Sharing the Bread in the Footsteps of a Saint Crazy Horse Memorial SISTERS OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Foundation Supports 1891-2016 Native American Artist SAVE THE DATES Accepting Grant SATURDAY, JULY 9, 2016 applications through SUNDAY, JULY 10, 2016 2016 August CELEBRATION OF GRATITUDE FOR 125 YEARS OF SERVICE VARIOUS ACTIVITIES ARE PLANNED FOR SATURDAY CELEBRATING THE CULTURE AND Please visit the Crazy Horse Memorial SPIRITUAL EXPRESSION OF OUR BLACK AND NATIVE AMERICAN BROTHERS AND SISTERS. Foundation website to learn more about the Connections and Opportunity grant SUNDAY EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION AT 10 A.M. Most Reverend CURTIS J. GUILLORY, SVD. programs for artists, eligibility, and to DIOCESE OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS download applications -- HOMILIST AND CELEBRANT www.crazyhorsememorial.org PLACE: 1663 Bristol Pike, Bensalem, PA 19020 (click on Museums-Explore and then scroll Motherhouse and National Shrine down to Connections and Opportunities on the right.) or contact Mary Bordeaux @ This Save the Date is the first of our communications with you. [email protected]. Please check our SBS web site www.KatharineDrexal.org For further information please contact Sr. Joanne Bauer at [email protected] VOLUME 34 NO 4 5 UPCOMING EVENTS Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising Explore the relationship between faith and giving Awaken your philanthropic passions OUR PARTNERSHIP: Create a culture of generosity The ECRF program is offered in partnership with Saint Meinrad Seminary Dates: August 8-11, 2016 & School of Theology. Saint Meinrad offers initial and continuing Locations: Saint Meirad Seminary education for priests, permanent deacons and lay ministers. Continuing 200 Hill Drive Formation offers post-graduate certificates in specialized ministry St. Meinrad, IN 47577 applications and academic areas, as well as general continuing educations Tuition: Early Bird Rates $1250 options. The School is owned and operated by the Benedictine monks of Through 6/1/2016 Saint Meinrad Archabbey. Full Rate $1500 6/2/2016 – 7/15/2016 Tuition covers the four one-day seminars, certificate curriculum, and Registration & More Details: access to the online community. All meals are included in the course fee. www.saintmeinrad.edu/fundraising-certificate Additional costs include travel expenses, lodging, and required readings. Questions: Agnes Kovacs, [email protected] Recommended lodging is the Seminary’s on-site retreat center. 800-634-6723 People Want to Know 1. What is a Kateri Circle? A group of Men and Women and/or Youth of all cultures in a parish/mission who want to belong to a prayer circle for Purpose of learning and promoting the saintly life of the Tekakwitha Conference patroness Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, a young Mohawk/Algonquin woman of the mid-seventeenth century.