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Holy Cross Province News
Nove m b e r
Birthdays6 Phil Paxton23 Antonio Curto24 Jerry Milazzo
Ordination
20 Patricio Manosalvas
Updates...
• Justin Nelson has been approved as pastor of St. Agnes Parish, Lousiville, Kentucky, and Phil Paxton has been appointed as pastor of Holy Family and St. Mary’s parishes in Birmingham and Fairfield, Alabama. Both of these assignments are effective in January 2020.
• With the approval of Paul Cherukoduth, Vice-Provincial of St. Thomas the Apostle Vice-Province, we are in the process of bringing Fr. Vimal Backiuaraj, C.P., over to the U.S. to minister in our Passionist parishes and schools in Birmingham and Fairfield.
• The Fall issue of the magazine, The Passionists, is now online. Click here to read it.
• Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center is holding its Inaugural Gala on Saturday, November 16, at the retreat center. Click here for more information.
• The Office of College Counseling at Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School organized its first-ever HFCR College Fair on October 18. Students had the opportunity to meet with alumni and representatives from more than 18 colleges and universities during the all-school event.
• St. Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat and Conference Center is holding a Fall Prayer Series, Pathways to Prayer, facilitated by Associate Director of Ministry, Faith Offman. The series will introduce participants to a variety of prayer forms. Click here for more information.
November 2019
Holy Cross Province660 Busse Highway
Park Ridge, IL 60068 Submit news to Claire Smith
[email protected] changes to Loretta Ciesielski
November 3 Blessed Pius Campidelli, CP
November 13 Blessed Eugene Bossilkov, CP November 18 Blessed Grimoaldo Santamaria, CP November 21 The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary November 24 Solemnity of Christ the King
November 28 Thanksgiving Day (USA)
LOOKING FORWARD...
“Our Lady’s Rosary Sodality of Holy Family Catholic Church 55th International Annual Tea”, was held in Birmingham, Alabama, on November 3. It was a great success with representations from Greece, India, the USA, China, Turkey, Italy and many more.
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Crews completed the work of patching and painting the Sacred Heart Community bell tower in Louisville, Kentucky.
Cedric Pisegna was a guest on Daystar TV’s Marcus & Joni Show. He was interviewed and preached live on October 15. The program was rebroadcast twice that day. Cedric airs on Daystar Sundays at 1 p.m., ET.
Cedric will preach the daily Mass live on EWTN, Thursday, November 7, at 8 a.m., ET. The Mass will be rebroadcast at noon, 7 p.m., and midnight, ET.
EWTN will also air Cedric’s series on Prayer, November 4-8, 5:30 p.m., ET. Rebroadcast at 2:30 a.m., ET.
Photo (l-r): Marcus Lamb, Joni Lamb and Cedric Pisegna.
Around the Province...
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From October 14-18, Passionist Family from around Holy Cross Province gathered at Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center in Houston for the annual meetings of Leadership Day, Association of Local Superiors (ALS) and the Province Retreat Center Board (PRCB).
Leadership Day, ALS, PRCB...
Dia de los Muertos...
This year, Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center added “un altarcito del Dia de los Muertos” to commemorate those Passionists and loved ones who have died over the years. They honored our founder and our Passionist saints using the triptych that is being used for the 300 year celebration of our Congregation. Most of the Passionist memorial cards were of Passionists who lived and ministered at Mater Dolorosa over the last 50 years.
Joe Castro and Joe Barbieri. Clockwise from left: John Schork, Kate Mims, Keith Zekind, Joe Moons and Bruno D’Souza.
The altarcito in the chapel. A close-up of the altarcito.
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Celebrating the Feast of St. Paul of the Cross...
Passionist communities and retreat centers around Holy Cross Province celebrated the feast of our holy found-er, St. Paul of the Cross.
Clemente Barrón offered Mass for the feast day with the Passionist Partners in San Antonio, Texas.
Eric Meyer celebrated Mass in the Chapel at Sacred Heart Community in Louisville.
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On October 7, the parish communities of Holy Family, St. Mary’s and St. Joseph gathered at Holy Family Church for the first-ever “Green Mass” in the Diocese of Birmingham, Alabama. The Green Mass celebrates St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the Earth and honors those who work or volunteer in Green Jobs, protecting our environment. In his homily, Phil Paxton said, “We come to celebrate St. Francis of Assisi and take part in protecting our Earth and the creation that God has created. We must take care and be good stewards.”
The Mass was organized by John Meehan, a parishioner of St. Mary’s Parish in Fairfield, Alabama. John learned of the Green Mass from the Justice & Peace Ministries of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Many thanks to all involved whose tireless efforts brought this event to fulfillment.
On Sunday, October 20, Bishop George Sheltz said Mass and blessed the new St. Paul of the Cross statue in the gardens at Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center. The artist, Mike Kaney, and many of the donors were in attendance.
It was a wonderful way to commemorate the feast day of our holy founder.
Photo (l-r): Ronan Newbold, Cedric Pisegna, Antonio Curto, Bishop George Sheltz, Joe Barbieri
and Deacon James Anderson.
Feast of St. Paul of the Cross, cont’d...
Holy Family Church was filled with parishioners from Holy Family, St. Mary’s and St. Joseph Parishes.
Green Mass...
The choirs sang beautifully, as always.
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Christ the King Passionist Retreat Center held its 2nd Annual Autumn Splendor Gala on October 5. The theme this year was A Night in Venice. Over 100 Guests attended the event which included Mass, Social, Dinner, Silent and Live Auctions and Dancing. Thanks to all who worked to make the event a success!
Christ the King Passionist Retreat Center...
Christ the King is the proud owner of a new basketball court thanks to a generous donor. The court was blessed on October 6.
Giltus Mathias with guests of the Gala during the social.
Christ the King Community joined Giltus for the blessing.
New Basketball Court...
Masks added mystery and fun to the event. A prize was awarded for the best mask
at the end of the evening.
Let’s shoot some hoops!
Autumn Splendor Gala...