USA West Province Newsletter • San Francisco, California July 02, 2018 lajara Province and Fr. Juan Car- los Solis, Director of the House of Theology, for their warm hospital- ity and for opening their doors to the possibility of joining them for this blessed occasion. Fr. Chris Ford, from the Australian Province and studying at Don Bosco Hall, Berke- ley, also attended. Fr. Gabino Her- nandez, Provincial for the Mexico Province (MEM) was also present, accompanied by several members ONE NATION UNDER GOD of his province. UNITED IN PRAYER Br. Gustavo Ramirez, our new Dea- JULY BIRTHDAYS con, chose to be ordained in Gua- Dear Salesian Sisters and dalajara to make it easier for his Brothers, family and his parents, in particular, Fr. Chinh Nguyen...............24 to attend the ceremony. The family Fr. Chuyen Nguyen............26 Last Saturday I had the grace to at- lives around an hour or two from Fr. Powanat Kitsawat.........30 tend and participate in the Ordination Guadalajara. Because of age and of three deacons in Tlaquepaque, health issues, being ordained close Jalisco, near Guadalajara in Mexi- to home made it easier for them to PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK co. The Salesians have a school of attend. Following the Liturgy of Theology in Tlaquepaque around 20 Ordination, all in attendance were Fr. Lucian Lomello, SDB minutes from the Provincial House. hosted to a buffet lunch in an out- Br. Jerry Weirich, SDB Br. Gustavo Ramirez from our San door courtyard belonging to the Fr. Jesse Montes, SDB Francisco Province was ordained a Salesians and part of the pastoral Br. Pat Maloney, SDB deacon along with two other broth- center. Although, we wish to have ers from the Province of Mexico a greater number of vocations to our Fr. Armand Oliveri, SDB City (MEM) in the Iglesia de Cristo Salesian life in our province, we Fr. Arthur Lenti, SDB Resucitado next to their Pastoral are grateful to God and his Mother, Center. The retired Archbishop of Mary, for the two new deacons they Leon, Jose Guadalupe Martin Raba- have given to us: Gustavo Ramirez REST IN PEACE go, presided over the Ordinations. It and Fabian Cardenas. May this was a beautifully and well prepared time of intense preparation for Br. Phil Mandile, SDB Liturgy with a good participation of their Ordination to the Priesthood 1942-2018 Salesians, family, friends and young be a time of interior conversion Br. Tony Matse, SDB people. I am grateful to Fr. Hugo and growth in imitating Christ, the 1928 - 2018 Orozco, Provincial of the Guada- Good Shepherd and in ministering INTOUCH • July 02, 2018 1 to those God sends them, especially, of Novices for the Salesians of the the young, the poor and most vul- United States. Fr. Joe has spent the nerable. There are no dates set for last two years studying at the Grego- their Ordination to the Priesthood. riana and has finished with a summa That will come about with greater cum laude. We congratulate Joe for discernment, prayer and time for his excellent work and the success necessary preparation. Usually, six he has had. We have missed Fr. Joe months to a year is the traditional in the province in the last two years time of preparation. However, the and are looking forward to his re- time chosen is usually done in con- turning in the middle of July. Joe sultation with the candidates, the has taken his studies seriously and formators and provincial council. is very passionate about formation. We are pleased to have Joe back This week many of our camps be- and enrich not only our novices gan their summer sessions. Our with his depth and knowledge, but only Salesian run resident camp (in also enrich the rest of the province. the whole United States), Camp St. CONGRATULATIONS, JOE, AND Francis, began its season yesterday, WELCOME HOME! We thank Sunday, July 1st. Let us keep our “ Formation” one of his goals for Joe for his work and dedication! young people and their leaders in our his six year period as Rector Major. THANK YOU! prayers. If we can stop by and visit We here in the Western Province that would be wonderful. Actually, have also made Formation one of The province continues to support visiting any of our camps, resident our goals and priorities of our Prov- formation at all levels. As I men- or non resident, would be great. Our ince Organic Plan. When I speak tioned in one of my last letters in In- Brothers and Sisters and counselors of “Formation,” I am referring to Touch, a group of Salesians and lay feel supported when we can stop by, SDBs and laity. people from all of our schools met say hello and visit a while. And, of at Mater Dolorosa Retreat House in course, our daily prayers are greatly Two years ago, the province sent Sierra Madre in the month of June to appreciated. Fr. Joe Nguyen to Rome to study plan and begin the process of orga- and prepare for the role of Director nizing a systematic program for our This week, in Orange, New Jersey, Salesians and lay collaborators min- several of our Salesian confreres istering in our schools. The meeting involved in our Formation Houses consisting of several days went very are meeting for three days of forma- well and the very dedicated group of tion planning. From our province, Salesians and laity, under the guid- we have sent Fr. John Itzaina, our ance of Br. Al Vu, our new coordi- new delegate for formation, Fr. John nator of schools, committed to meet Roche and Fr. Itchan Laygo, both several times during this next school on the Formation Team at De Sales year in order to continue their plan- Hall and working with the young ning and coordination. I wish to men who are entering as candidates thank them for their work and com- or are pre-novices. Together with mitment to the Salesian Charism representatives from our Eastern and Preventive System. Province, they are meeting to come to a better understanding and coor- And, again in the area of Forma- dination of our formation programs. tion, the province has sent Fr. Jose Please keep them in your prayers. Lucero to study for three summers at Creighton University in Omaha, Fr. Angel Fernandez Artime made Nebraska. Jose started last summer INTOUCH • July 02, 2018 2 Province Calendar 2018-19 Province of St. Andrew the Apostle San Francisco, California As of June 11, 2018 May, 2018 August, 2018 and is now1 doing TUhis second sumInitial- Formationpromise Evaluations to be close due. to us and12- 14give SU-TUeveryone weProvincial encounter Council with Meeting love, mer of studies1-5 for TUa degree-SA in SpiriProvincial- us Visitationthe confidence – Provincial not to fear but to kindness, pastoralSalesian, sensitivity,Richmond listen- tual Direction and Accompaniment. Residence proclaim, San Francisco his message with courage14 TU ing, accompanyingInstallation ofthem Master with of Novices; our 2 WE Members Meeting, St. Francis, Admission to Novitiate, Richmond Jose will finish next year withWatsonville a and @strength. 10:00 AM The Archbishop15 chal-WE Salesian styleAssumption of welcome of Our Ladyand em- Masters degree.3 Again,TH our thanksMembers lenged Meeting, those Richmond about to be ordained25 SA bracing all Blessedwith joy. Maria Troncatti to Jose for his6 commitmentSU to growSt.- Dominicto be Savio pastors who are close26 to the SU This TuesdayBlessed we Zeffirinocelebrate Namuncurá our In - (Not Celebrated this Year) (Not Celebrated this Year) ing in his depth6-8 in SUthe-TU area of SpiriProvincial- people, Council to Meeting, be fathers and brothers,30 TH dependence Directors, Day (July Pastors, 4th). PC: Meeting This to tual accompaniment and enrichingRichmond patient, merciful, loving the poor day is a significantbegin 2018 -2019day for @ Richmondmany of 12 SA Salesian Family Day, the province. Spiritual accompaSt.- Johnand Bosco living H.S., Bellflowera witness of povertySeptember, and us, 2018 especially, for those of us who niment is greatly13 neededSU today, esSt.- Marycelibacy. Domenica Mazzarello I have always loved the grew up in this country. But, this pecially, among our young people.(Not Celebratedwords this Year)spoken to those being5 or-MO day meansLabor many Day things to many 15 TU Diaconate Ordination, St. Dominic 9-11 SU-TU Provincial Council Meeting, Formation is essential if we are Savioto Church,dained 6:00 when PM, presented with the people. ForProvincial some, House, it means San Francisco free- grow and lead the province intoBishop a Davidbook O’Connellof the Gospels: “Believe12 -what18 WE-domTU from Rectorslavery-Major’s and tyrannyVisit and new and great16 future.WE Please praySt. Louis you Orione read, Teach what you 12believe WE permission Rectorto do- Majorwhatever arrives, we SFO want; @ 11:14 AM 16 WE Members Meeting, Watsosnville Will Stay @ Provincial House 9/12-16 for our men17 who THare preparing forMembers and Meeting, live what SJB, Bellfloweryou teach.” This12 will WE to others itFr. might Angel meetmean w/ Provincialpossibili -& roles in the22 province TU and for moreTrust Meeting,come Provincialabout if weHouse, take our spiritual ties, power,Council might, @ wealth, 3:00 PM being #1. vocations to our Religious life. San Franciscolife seriously. @ 10:00 AM We need to identify13 TH But, as Christians,Fr Angel visitsthis JulyRichmond 4 repre and- 24 TH Mary Help of Christians Berkeley 26 SA Graduation,with SJB, Christ, Bellflower the Good Shepherd.14 FR sents God’sFr. blessings Angel visits and Watsonville, challenge School In his homily26 to thoseSA being ordainedGraduation, We St.learn Francis, to identify Watsonville with Christ and to open our& heartsParish and doors to the to the Diaconate28 MOlast Saturday Memorialin learn Day to imitate him.