ADVENT 2014 JANUARY 11TH BRUNCH 62ND ANNUAL RED MASS Jesuit Father Kevin Holy Spirit Can O’Brien to Speak at ‘Transform’ January Brunch ix members of the United SStates Supreme Court and he Vice President for the White House Chief of Staff TMission and Ministry joined Archbishop Carlo Maria at Georgetown University Vigano, Apostolic Nuncio to is scheduled to address the United States, local bishops the John Carroll Society and priests at the 62nd Red at a brunch following a Mass. Arlington Bishop Paul S. Mass for the Feast of the Loverde was the principal cel- Lord’s Baptism on January ebrant at the annual Mass held 11, 2015. Father Kevin at the Cathedral of St. Matthew Courtesy Photo O’Brien, S.J. will present Father Kevin F. the Apostle Oct. 5 – one day Photo By Christopher Newkumet O’Brien, S.J. “Pope Francis: The First before the new session of the Jesuit Pope.” Using Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde, the main celebrant of Supreme Court opened on the the 62nd annual Red Mass, speaks with Chief Justice of Ignatian spirituality and Jesuit forma- fi rst Monday of October. tion, Father O’Brien will explore how the United States John G. Roberts, Jr. and his wife, Jane Sullivan Roberts, outside the Cathedral of St. Matthew the the faithful can interpret Francis’ words “Strengthened by the Holy Spirit – his presence and his Apostle on Oct. 5. Chief Justice Roberts began his tenth and actions. “By understanding the Pope session on the Supreme Court on Oct. 6. from these perspectives, we can appreci- power – may we go forth in such a way to bring honor and ate more deeply our role in sharing the Clad in red-colored vestments represent- glory to God,” prayed Bishop Loverde. joy of the Gospel,” Father O’Brien said. ing the tongues of fi re symbolizing the Father O’Brien currently serves as Vice Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. who Holy Spirit, Washington Auxiliary Bish- President for Mission and Ministry at will begin his 10th session on the ops Martin Holley and Barry Knestout Georgetown University. In that role, court attended the Mass with Associate with Bishop Richard Higgins, auxiliary he is responsible for the development justices Antonin Scalia, Anthony M. bishop of the Archdiocese for the Military and delivery of programs and services Kennedy, Clarence Thomas, Stephen Services USA, joined priests of the arch- that promote the Catholic and Jesuit G. Breyer and Elena Kagan. Denis diocese to concelebrate the Mass. McDonough, the White House Chief character of Georgetown among faculty, In addition to government offi cials, of Staff, also attended the Solemn Mass students, staff, alumni and University guests included John J. DeGioia, presi- of the Holy Spirit – a centuries old governing boards. He also oversees the dent of Georgetown University, John tradition invoking God’s blessings on largest campus ministry in the country. Garvey, president of The Catholic Uni- all who work for justice. In Washing- versity, deans of local law schools, judges, A graduate of Georgetown, Father ton the fi rst Red Mass sponsored by the attorneys, and law school students. O’Brien holds a law degree from the John Carroll Society was held in 1953. University of Florida, his home state; Msgr. Peter Vaghi, chaplain of a Masters degree in Philosophy from the Society, read the homily Fordham, and a Master of Divinity and prepared by Washington Car- Continued on next page dinal Donald Wuerl, who was called to Rome for the Synod on the Family. In the written homily, Car- VOL. 21 NO. 1 dinal Wuerl pointed out the INSIDE reason for the Red Mass. “We know that we need, and so Page 3 Discipleship is a Lifetime Photo By Christopher Newkumet we ask for, the gifts of insight, Job, says Boston Cardinal Washington Auxiliary Bishop Barry Knestout presents the Manifesting the Kingdom Award to Elizabeth Meers, inspiration, of right judgment, Page 6 Developing Friendship and president and Msgr. Peter Vaghi, chaplain during the of wisdom – gifts of the Holy Faith in Italy brunch following the 62nd annual Red Mass. The award, Spirit,” Cardinal Wuerl wrote. Page 8 Cardinal Wuerl Highlights presented to the John Carroll Society is in honor of the Of these gifts, wisdom stood for Saint John Paul II’s Legacy 75th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Washington. Continued on page 7 WWW.JOHNCARROLLSOCIETY.ORG John Carroll Society Jesuit Father Kevin O’Brien to Established 1951 Archdiocese of Washington Speak at January Brunch Continued from page 1 Offi cers Board of Governors President, Elizabeth B. Meers Carol Grefenstette Bates Licentiate in Sacred Theology from the First Vice President, Thomas M. Loughney, M.D. Elizabeth Brown, R.N. Weston Jesuit School of Theology, now Second Vice President, Philip J. Ward William E. Conway, Jr. part of Boston College. Secretary, Bernadette Semple Kristine J. Dunne Assistant Secretary, Preeya Noronha Pinto Daniel W. Hardwick His award-winning book, The Ignatian Treasurer, David B. Florenzo Winnie Keon Adventure: Experiencing the Spiritual Assistant Treasurer, Mary Ann Dmochowski Daniel M. Kerns, Jr. Exercises of St. Ignatius in Daily Life, Chaplain, Rev. Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi David Matuszewski was published in 2011 by Loyola Press. Immediate Past President, Paul G. Scolese William Milligan A 10 a.m. Mass for the Feast of the Historian, Jane Sullivan Roberts Christopher H. Mitchell Baptism of the Lord is scheduled for Parliamentarian, John J. DeGioia, Ph.D. Michael J. Nardotti Executive Director, Colleen Mudlaff Maya M. Noronha January 11, 2015 at St. Patrick’s Church, Edward Orzechowski Washington, D.C. The principal Thomas Winkler, M.D. celebrant and homilist is scheduled to be Auxiliary Bishop Martin Holley. Father O’Brien will speak at the brunch NEW JCS MEMBERS As of October 30, 2014 immediately following the Mass. The brunch will be held at the Hotel Michael d’Arcy, M.D. Kira Leishear Gregory Giammittorio Maureen Noonan Elizabeth Dugan, M.D. Sheridan Watson South Patterson Sponsor: Maureen Irani Monaco. Space is limited, and the Hugh Ferridge Peter White Sponsor: Lowell H. Patterson, III Tracy Ferridge Sponsor: Maya Noronha Ellen Morrison reservations are expected to fi ll quickly. James Gillespie Michael Huston Sponsor: John Joseph Stephen Joyce Alison Shields Sponsor: John and Zina Bash John Kozak William Shields Mary P. Brown Robert Murphy, M.D. Sponsor: Fran Black Terry Eaton Sponsor: Eileen Mayer Dennis Potts Sponsor: Hon. John Bayly Hon. Anthony Trenga James Bigony Leonard Peterson Katherine Vaghi Samantha Marton Ed Liva Sponsor: Colleen Mudlaff Vincent Vaghi, Jr. Sponsor: Santa Bigony Sponsor: Ryan Blaney Sponsor: Rev. Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi Champa Soyza Bernardine Clark James Kahrs Sponsor: Al Quaye Thomas Gies Mark Clark Sponsor: George Braun John Kane Sponsor: Thomas J. Connelly Leslie McClellan Mary Kane Brenner Fissell Sponsor: Lucia Rappazzo Eileen Mayer Anne Thomas Sponsor: Jim Bowe Sponsor: Carol Bates Jason Thomas Daniel J. Calhoun Sponsor: William E. Conway, Jr. Ryan Mulvey Sponsor: Christopher Sands Gregory Gallagher Sponsor: Marie Connell John E. Lazar Michael Hickey Juli Haller Marysue K. Shore Kerry B. McTigue Heather Bock Sponsor: Mark Schamel Sponsor: David Evans Sponsor: Daniel Hardwick Sponsor: John J. Donovan, Jr. Ellen Crisham Louis Brenner Alexander Boucher Jennifer Bruneau Sponsor: Gordon Todd Eric Brugel Benjamin St. Angelo Sponsor: David Florenzo Peggy Nienaber Sponsor: Brad Kelly Meghan Casey Sponsor: Petch Gibbons John Crisham Sponsor: Jennifer Wimsatt Michael Johnson Sponsor: Jeanne Garvey Pusateri Joel Buckman Edward Wenger Courtesy Photo Michael J. Michlowski, Jr. Sponsor: Kevin J. McIntyre Joseph Noonan Bryana Banashefsky Robert Vanasse Sponsor: Will Haun Sponsor: Timothy Young From left to right: Elizabeth B. Meers, president; Sponsor: Elizabeth B. Meers Marisa Van Saanen Loris Cardinal Capovilla, former secretary to Saint Sponsor: Joseph Barloon John XXIII and Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi, chaplain, after presenting the John Carroll Society Medal to Cardinal Capovilla during the society’s pilgrimage to Italy. UPCOMING EVENTS 2014-15 December 6, 2014 Vice President for Mission and Ministry, April 11, 2015 Georgetown University. ST. NICHOLAS MASS AND GIFT DRIVE 29TH ANNUAL DINNER The Church of the Little Flower, Bethesda, February 28, 2015 Four Seasons Hotel, Washington DC 5 p.m. Mass, Principal Celebrant: Rev. 6:30 p.m. Cocktails; 7:30 p.m. Dinner Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi; Homilist: Rev. Mark LENTEN DAY OF RECOLLECTION Ivany. Reception and visit with St. Nick to Washington Retreat Center, 8:30 a.m. December 2014 – June 2015 Retreat Director: Rev. Stephen D. Ryan, follow in Parish Hall. FIRST THURSDAY TALKS O.P. January 11, 2015 Rev. Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi to present an March 15, 2015 eight part series, “The Upper Room: JANUARY MASS AND BRUNCH ON THE Classroom for the New Evangelization.” FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF OUR LORD 25TH ANNUAL ROSE MASS First Thursdays, -- December 4; St. Patrick’s Church Washington, DC at Church of the Little Flower, Bethesda, February 5; March 5; May 7 and June 10 a.m. Principal Celebrant and Homilist: 10:30 a.m. Mass; Principal Celebrant: His 4 at The Church of the Little Flower, Most Rev. Martin Holley; concelebrant: Eminence, Donald Cardinal Wuerl. Hom- Bethesda, at 7 a.m. (following the 6:30 Rev. Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi, chaplain. Brunch ilist: Rev. Kevin Fitzgerald, S.J. Luncheon to Mass) in the Rectory Meeting Room. to follow at Hotel Monaco, 700 F Street, follow in the Parish Hall with the JCS Pro N.W. Speaker: Rev. Kevin F. O’Brien, S.J., Bono Health Care Service Awards. 2 — The Carroll Citizen Advent 2014 9TH ANNUAL JOHN CARROLL SOCIETY LECTURE Discipleship is a Lifetime Job says Boston Cardinal oday’s Catholics, like the fi rst disciples, be part of the family Tare being called to be missionaries of Christ,” Cardinal and bring the Good News of Jesus to the O’Malley said.