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MARCH-APRIL 2015 VOLUME 33 ISSUE 3
Evangelization for 76 Years 1939-2015
Visit us at: http://www.tekconf.org E-mail us at: [email protected]
Tekakwitha Conference
“I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes
in me , though he die, yet shall he live.” John 11:25
Happy Easter to All
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha
Guide & Inspire Us
Ex-Officio Members:
Most Reverend Charles Chaput
Potawatomi Episcopal Moderator
Father Wayne Paysse, Executive
Director Black & Indian Missions
Father M. Henry Sands
Ojibway/Ottawa/Potawatomi
Assistant Director USCCB
Cultural Diversity Sub Committee
2 MARCH-APRIL 2015
From The Desk of The Executive Director
Tekakwitha Conference National Center News
Vision Statement
The Tekakwitha Conference is the Voice, Presence and Identity of
Indigenous Catholics of North America under the protection and
inspiration of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha.
Our Mission Statement
We, as members of the Tekakwitha Conference inspired by Saint Kateri
Tekakwitha, a young, Mohawk/Algonquin woman of the 17th century,
renew our faith and reaffirm our baptismal call as followers of Jesus to
proclaim the Good News. We pray with faith and hope for the
continued intercession of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha in the lives of
Indigenous Peoples.
We strive to:
† Reinforce Catholic identity
† Affirm pride in our cultures and spiritual traditions
† Promote healing through forgiveness and reconciliation
† Advocate for peace and justice in our
Indigenous communities
† Build stronger catechesis that is meaningful to
Indigenous Catholic People
† Nurture the relationship between Indigenous people and the
Catholic Church
† Empower Catholic Indigenous People as leaders within our
communities and Church
Gail Rando
Cherokee
Region 1
Chair
Margaret
Creel
Jemez
Region 6
Vice Chair
Pierre Solet
Choctaw/
Houma
Region 4
Treasurer
Tekakwitha Conference Board of Directors
2014-2015 Dear Friends,
Our Lenten Journey has already begun. A time given us to
reconnect in a more profound way our purpose as children
of our Creator God. We are called to reflect on our
personal spiritual growth especially our self-sacrifices,
self-discipline and how we are called to be at the service of
one another. Holy Mother Church gives us this opportunity to redirect
our course and be led back on our sacred path of life, so we will be
more mindful of becoming all that God has called us to be as faithful
followers of Christ. This will be the true meaning of Easter Joy!
Through prayer we can try to become the best ‘Good News’ for our
brothers and sisters.
Easter Joy continues with many of Saint Kateri friends eagerly
preparing with joy-filled hearts to travel to Alexandria, Louisiana for
the 76th Annual Tekakwitha Conference to celebrate as family by
deepening our faith and sharing in the unique culture of Louisiana as
“Saint Kateri Embraces the Wetlands”. Please keep updated on events
through the Cross and Feathers, the website: www.tekconf.org , our
Facebook page and news alerts.
Each morning and evening during the conference complimentary shuttle
service will be provided to and from the Listed Conference Hotels and
the Riverfront Conference Center for the scheduled activities of
each day. Each morning a Sunrise Service will take place on the
grounds of each of the listed hotels for our conference attendees. All
listed Conference Hotels provide a complimentary breakfast for your
nourishment and convenience.
A new meal experience for all will take place this July 22-26 in
Alexandria. Therefore, it is highly recommended that everyone
purchase the meal package as indicated on the 2015 Registration Form.
There are only three (3) small coffee and sandwich shops open until
noon or 3:00pm within walking distance of the Riverfront.
Pre-registration forms for one (1) or two (2) day participants are
available on-line. On-site Registration will be available from June 22-25
at the Riverfront.
If you are driving to Alexandria, there are No Parking Fees downtown
which includes the Parking Garage close to the Riverfront for those who
are providing their own transportation.
As we prepare spiritually to celebrate our faith this Easter and get
energized for the 76th Annual Tekakwitha Conference this summer and
the World Gathering of Families in September, we look forward to the
many family and local community celebrations this spring which will
bring new life and joy to all those suffering from this harsh winter. Yes,
there will be beautiful spring flowers again this year!
May we remember one another and pray for all our needs through the
intercession of our patroness and our own Saint Kateri Tekakwitha.
Saint Kateri walk with us,
Sister Kateri Mitchell
Geri Kanesta-
Rychner
Zuni
Region 5
Secretary
Gregory R. Williams
Crow
Board Appointee
Region 5
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome Letter, Board of Directors, Vision Statement ……......... 1-2
Prayer Intentions & Evens………………………….…................. 3
Board of Directors Nominations ………………………………… 4
Upcoming Events ……………...……………………..………….. 5-6
Kateri Circle News & Religious Education Resources…………... 7
Kateri Circles & Regional Group..………………………………. 8-9
Donations………………………………………………………… 10
2015 Annual Tekakwitha Conference……………………………..11-17
Kateri Circle Renewals, Individual & Group Membership Forms.. 18
Individual & Group Membership Forms………………..................19-20
Gift Shop Items ………………………………………………… 21-23
2015 Conference: Alexandria Riverfront Center…………………. 24
2225 North Bolton Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71303-4408
Phone #: (318) 483-3908
Fax #: (318) 483-3909
Toll Free #: (844) 483-3900
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.tekconf.org
http//www.facebook.com/tekconf
Saint Kateri Prayer
By: Harold Caldwell
O Saint Kateri, Lily of the Mohawks,
Your love for Jesus, so strong,
so steadfast, grant that
we may become like you.
Your short and painful life showed us
your strength and humility.
Grant that we may become forever
humble like you.
Like the bright and shining stars at night,
we pray that your light may forever shine
down upon us, giving light,
hope, peacefulness and serenity
in our darkest moments.
Fill our hearts, Saint Kateri Tekakwitha
with your same love for Jesus
and grant us your strength and courage
to become one like you in Heaven.
Amen.
Saint Kateri Walk With Us
Prayer for Healing and Special Intentions Susan Standefer - CA
Judie Wells: health issues
Pattie Bordelon: healing Cecilia Garcia: health issues - CA
Mary Alice Knotts: health issues - WA Bernadine YellowWolf: cancer - AZ Elaine Cronin: 2 massive heart attacks - FL Carol Neman: severe stroke - WI Mr. Newman: chemo treatment - WI Josephine Henderson - NM Felix J. Waquie: seriously ill - NM Charles Koshiway: ill health - CA
Special Intentions 2015 Planning Committee
World Meeting of Families
All families who are mourning and grieving losses
All couples who are waiting for a new child
Our Church leaders
All our National & Tribal leaders
World peace
For a greater respect for human dignity
For peace and reconciliation among families
All who are celebrating Anniversaries; Wedding,
Religious Professions and Ordinations
Rest In Peace Don Messingchlager: brother of Mrs. Betty Hummel,
Sisters Rose & Georgia Messingchlager - KY
Geronima Cruz Montoya, age 99 - NM
Bob Paul Johnson: brother of Sr. Mary T Johnson - MN
Helen Cole: ON
Joseph Sierra: brother of Sacheen LittleFeather, CA
Reina Kohlmeyer - Jemez Pueblo, NM
Patrick Campbell - WA
Sally Boudreaux: sister-in-law of Ivy Boudreaux - LA
May All Our Departed Tekakwitha Conference Members Kateri Circle Members and Family Members
Who Have Returned to the Creator, Rest in the Peace of Christ
“I am the Resurrection and the Life”
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Prayer Intentions
Strawberry Festival and Honoring Ceremony
Saturday, April 18, 2015
11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
The Honoring Ceremony will take place at 1:30
Sponsored by Many Nations Kateri Circle
St. Anne Church, Ruskin, FL
106 11th Ave, NE - Ruskin, FL 33570
RSVP to Maureen Biebrich (813) 641-8803
Join us in honoring those who have supported
our Ministry:
Msgr. Robert Morris
Rev. John McEboy
Rev. Eric Peters
Sister Kateri Mitchell, SSA
We are looking forward to seeing you.
In 1941, Pope Pius XII officially proclaimed that
Kateri Tekakwitha had practiced all Christian virtues
to a heroic degree, thereby granting the title of
“Venerable to the Lily of the Mohawks”.
Blessing of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Shrine April 12, 2015
St. Patrick’s Church Grounds, Birmingham, AL
Mass: 10:00 am Reception to follow
Main Celebrant: Most Rev. Richard Baker
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Statue Dedication
April 22, 2015
Calvary Cemetery
Dayton, Ohio
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2015 Tekakwitha Conference Board of Directors Election Year Nominations for Board of Directors are open for the following Regions:
Region 1: Region 2: Region 3: Region 4: Region 6:
Only current (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015) paid Tekakwitha Conference Members are eligible to be board
nominees, and only current members are eligible to nominate and second a nomination.
The 5 above Regions will nominate candidates from their REGION by June 30, 2015. Voting will take place after the
annual conference by secret ballot for one (1) candidate from your Designated Region. Nomination forms will be in the
next issue, May-June 2015 Cross & Feathers
Eligibility for Nomination
A) Current member of the Tekakwitha Conference
B) Active member of a local Kateri Circle is recommended
C) Native American/Indigenous Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church
D) Participant in at least five (5) Annual Conferences since 2010
E) Commitment to be involved in future planning and direction for the overall organization/corporation
F) Ability to receive and respond promptly to e-mails, relating to the Board or the Tekakwitha Conference
Expectations of a Board Member
Be a team player with other board members in decision making for the best interest of the Tekakwitha Conference as
an organization and its members
Recruit new members for the Tekakwitha Conference Membership
Increase, strengthen and communicate with Adult and Youth Kateri Circles in your Region
Make a strong commitment to become involved in all matters of the Tekakwitha Conference
Organization /Corporation
Be an active participant in policy making such as: Board Bylaws, Staff Policies and Procedures
Serve at least one(1) full term of 3 years
Oversee the nominations and elections during an election year or when vacancies occur
Attend all three (3) scheduled board meetings, Spring and Fall weekend meetings and Summer during the annual
conference
Attend Board Enrichment sessions when scheduled before the Spring and Fall meetings
Board Meetings
† Travel cost for airfare from a major city airport, lodging and meals for the Spring and Fall Meetings only (unless a
special meeting is called) are covered by the Tekakwitha Conference. If a Board Member is unable to attend a
scheduled meeting and the Tekakwitha Conference has paid the airfare and room, and changes need to be made for
personal reasons, the extra charges become the responsibility of the individual Board Member and he/she will be
required to reimburse the Tekakwitha Conference in full.
† No other compensation, stipends or salaries are covered unless authorized by the entire Board to carry out business
matter for the Conference.
† All elected Native American Directors are representatives for their region, exercise voting rights in all matters
pertaining to the good of the Corporation, the Tekakwitha Conference
Board Nominations 2015 Special Attention to Members:
Fall 2015 is an Election Year for Board of Directors
Next Issue Cross and Feathers: May-June will have the NOMINATION FORM
Nominations will be open for REGIONS 1,2,3,4 and 6.
Please note: Effective Board of Directors Leadership
A Board Member requires care, loyalty and faithfulness to the mission of the Tekakwitha Conference
VOLUME 33 NO 3 5
September 22-27, 2015 Love Is Our Mission:
The Family Fully Alive.
Location:
Pennsylvania Convention Center 1101 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Website: www.worldmeeting2015.org
Forever He is
glorified Forever He is
lifted high Forever He is
risen He is alive! He is alive!
March
1 Second Sunday of Lent
6 World Day of Prayer
8 Third Sunday of Lent
15 Fourth Sunday of Lent
17 St. Patrick’s Day
19 Solemnity of St. Joseph, husband of
Mary
22 Fifth Sunday of Lent
29 Palm Sunday
April
2 Holy Thursday
3 Good Friday
4 Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil
5 Easter Sunday - Resurrection of the Lord
12 Solemnity of Divine Mercy
17 St. Kateri Tekakwitha Feast Day com-
memorates her death 19 Third Sunday of Easter
22 Earth Day
26 World Day of Prayer for Vocations
May
1 St. Joseph the Worker
3 Fifth Sunday of Easter
7 National Day of Prayer
10 Mother’s Day
14 Ascension of the Lord
15 International Day of Families
17 Seventh Day of Easter
18 Victoria Day (Canada)
24 Pentecost Sunday
25 Memorial Day (US)
31 Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Upcoming Events
The Frac Sand
Industry is having a
profound impact
upon the streams,
creeks, rivers,
groundwater and
surface water
supplies including
wells and drinking
water sources.
Please mark the
date of April 25,
2015 on your
calendar as a
special date for
your groups or for
you as an
individual. During
Earth Week in
April, Ojibwe
Women, led by Sandry Day, will participate in the Chippewa
River Waterwalk beginning 5 days before gathering in
Wabasha, MN at the mouth of the river for the 10th
Anniversary of the Aldo Leopold Celebration.
For More Info:
WWW.UWEC.EDU/RECREATION/NIBIWALK.COM
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GROUP/MORWW/
Contact: Dan Langlois (715)836-3616 [email protected]
Sharon Day: (651)325-8077 [email protected]
Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament
Fort Defiance, AZ
Announces a Year of Jubilee
Please join us in prayer in thanksgiving for
100 years of our parish.
The celebration of 100th anniversary of the dedication of
the church which was Thanksgiving Day,
Nov. 25, 1915 will be:
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015 Social 7 - 9 PM
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015
Liturgy 11 AM
Followed by Thanksgiving Dinner
Basic Directions in Native Ministry June 1- 8, 2015
Sioux Spiritual Center, Howes, South Dakota
A seven-day institute for personnel who are beginning or are wanting to learn more about Native American ministry will be held at
the Sioux Spiritual Center in Howes, South Dakota. The institute is sponsored by the National Tekakwitha Conference. It will
begin with supper on Monday, June 1, 2015, at 6:00 PM (Mountain Daylight Time) and end on Monday, June 8, at 11:00 AM, with
departures to the Rapid City airport after lunch.
There will be 31 hours of class work associated with the workshop. Speakers will cover topics that include missiology,
anthropology, liturgy, catechetics, collaborative ministry, Native culture and religion, and principles of recovery using AA. Native
speakers involved in catechetics, parish administration, and youth ministry will discuss their work. Although the institute will take
place in a Lakota setting, it will develop basic principles of inculturation that can be used in approaching any culture.
Space is limited. Enrollment will be closed after 22 people who apply have been accepted. The cost for the institute is $800.00.
This includes room (double occupancy), meals, and materials. Double occupancy means that you can expect to have a
roommate. Rooms are air-conditioned.
A $50.00 deposit is required with the application along with a letter of recommendation from the applicant’s pastor or supervisor.
The letter must provide information on the applicant’s current or future ministry with Native people. The deposit is non-refundable
after May 1.
Airport shuttle service will only be available at these times: pickup ONLY on Monday afternoon, June 1. Please schedule your
flight to arrive at Rapid City Regional Airport between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM. The return to the airport is ONLY on Monday,
June 8 (schedule your departing flight no earlier than 1:00 PM). The cost of the round-trip shuttle service – in addition to tuition –
is $50.00, payable in advance or upon arrival at the Center.
For applications or more information, please contact:
Fr. Peter Etzel, S.J.
Sioux Spiritual Center
20100 Center Road
Howes, SD 57748-7703
Phone: 605-985-5906
Fax: 605-985-5908
E-Mail: [email protected]
6 MARCH-APRIL 2015
2015 Native Religious and Clergy Retreat July 19-22, 2015
Diocesan Maryhill Retreat Center
600 Maryhill Road, Pineville, LA 71360
(318)640-1378 Arrive: Sunday, July 19, 2015
Begin Retreat: Sunday Evening
End Retreat: Wednesday Morning
Contact: Brother John Hascall, OFM, Cap.
Phone: (906) 630-8112
E-mail: [email protected]
Upcoming Events
Save The Date Mini Tekakwitha
Conference April 24-26, 2015
Grand Portage Lodge & Casino
7 Casino Drive
Grand Portage, MN 55605
For Reservations:
Call the lodge: (218)475-2401
And request the: Tekakwitha Conference Block.
“Linking Generations By Strengthening Relationships”
March 24-26, 2015
Mesa, AZ
For More Information Contact:
Native American Fatherhood & Families Association
Phone: (480) 833-5007
E-mail: [email protected]
www.NativeAmericanFathers.org
Fatherhood is Sacred & Motherhood is Sacred Certified Facilitator Training
March 30– April 1, 2015
Training Information
Buena Vista Tribal Offices
14118 20th St. 2nd Floor, Sacramento, CA 95811
Training by: Mr. Mike Duncan CFT
(916) 544-1085 -— [email protected]
Please Contact:
NAFFA to register via e-mail at: [email protected]
Kateri Circle News 91st Kateri Circle
The 91st Kateri Circle has the privilege of having St. Kateri’s shrine on the grounds of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in
Adamsville, AL. A big thanks to Kateri Circle member, Anita Skocik for heading the committee that built the pathway and
had the inscription mounted on St. Kateri’s Statue. We hope to have the pathway and inscription blessed by Bishop Baker
in April.
We have many plans to go and evangelize to the surrounding communities during Lent with participating with Stations of
the Cross at the local Catholic Churches and the Catholic Schools.
Journey With The Bear Kateri Circle On December 29, 2014, Gail Rando was invited to make a presentation during the morning Mass.
Some members of Journey with the Bear Kateri Circle at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Bear, DE
with Gail are (L to R) Bill Cramer, Jan Tuday, Father Roger DiBuo (Pastor), Sharon Ward (Circle
Coordinator), Dottie Lechmanick and Pat Jones. Earlier in December, Circle Members presented a
“Native American Nativity” written by Sharon Ward, to children who attended the Thursday evening
Religious Education Classes at SEAS. On January 24, “Spirit Wing” will present a concert of Native
American music.
VOLUME 33 NO 3 7
A 6 Day Retreat With Black Elk : During your
gathering /meeting as a group or personally take
time to pray with a chapter until you have
completed the 7 Chapters (B-013)
Written by the later Sister Marie Therese
Archambeault, OSF
IDEAS for your Spiritual Journey and Enrichment during this Year of 2015 Kateri Circle Members, Catechists, Adult Faith Formation Groups
Creative Ways to learn and/or Pray with these Cultural Sensitive Resources
The Way of the Cross Tree of Life:
Each Station of the Cross can lead to a time of prayer,
reflection and sharing during you Lenten journey (B-004)
A Prayerful Reflection on the Seven Sacraments of
the Church (B-204, B-205, B-206, B-207, B-208)
Keeping Hope: Keeping hope for your prison
ministry (B-60)
Finding A Way Home through story telling
(B-001)
The Sacraments and Indigenous People
Experience the 7 Sacraments as a process of
Inculturation (B-363)
Kateri Rosary with
special relic (K-412)
Kateri Chaplet with
Crucifix (K-402)
Kateri Rosary with
special relic (K-403)
Kateri Rosary with
Crystal Beads (K-407)
Religious Education Resources
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Our Six Regions
Region 1 Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Maine Maryland Massachusetts New Hampshire New Jersey New York
North Carolina Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Vermont Virginia West Virginia Canadian Maritime Provinces Quebec Ontario Outside North America
Region 4
Alabama Arkansas
Louisiana Mississippi
Oklahoma
Tennessee Texas
Region 6
Arizona Colorado
New Mexico Utah
Mexico
Region 5
Alaska California
Hawaii Idaho
Nevada
Oregon Washington
British Columbia Yukon
Northwest Territories
Inuvik
Region 2
Iowa Illinois
Indiana Kentucky
Michigan
Missouri Ohio
Wisconsin
Region 3
Kansas Minnesota
Montana Nebraska
North Dakota
South Dakota Wyoming
Alberta Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Please note the region you are located in. Regions are used for nominating and voting for
Board of directors’ elections and for Saint Kateri Tekakwitha
Regional Groups.
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Regional Groups
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Region 1 Nittany Valley Kateri Circle Spring Mills PA
Journey With The Bear Bear DE
St. Kateri Tekakwitha
Committee of St. Lucy’s Church Syracuse NY
Region 2 Kateri Circle of the Great Spirit Milwaukee WI
Lily of the Mohawks, NE Iowa Peosta IA
Marquette Kateri Circle Marquette MI
Region 3
Cheyenne River Kateri Circle Eagle Butte SD
Gichitwaa Kateri Circle St. Paul/
Minneapolis MN
Holy Family Kateri Circle Cloquet MN
St. Charles Kateri Circle Pryor MT
St. Labre Kateri Circle Ashland MT
Saints Joseph and Mary Kateri
Circle Deer River MN
Region 4
Blessed Mother Earth Kateri
Circle Alexandria LA
Ninety-First Kateri Circle Birmingham AL
St. Charles the Roch Kateri
Circle Montegut LA
Region 5
Aurora Lights Kateri Circle Anchorage AK
City of Roses Kateri Circle Portland OR
Emerald City Kateri Circle Seattle WA
Interior Star Kateri Circle Fairbanks AK
Kateri Circle Yakama
Reservation Wapato WA
Our Lady of the Snow Kateri
Circle Wasilla AK
Tacoma Kateri Circle Tacoma WA
Our 2015 Group Members
Region 6 Immaculate Heart of Mary
Kateri Circle Page AZ
Komatke Kateri Circle Laveen AZ
Laguna Kateri Circle Paquate NM
Queen of Angels Kateri
Circle Albuquerque NM
Rio Rancho Kateri Circle Rio Rancho NM
Sacred Heart Kateri Circle Parker AZ
St. Jude Tuba City Kateri
Circle Tuba City AZ
Saint Kateri Catholic
Community Kateri Circle Lakewood CO
Arch/Diocese
Archdiocese of St Paul/
Minneapolis
St. Paul/
Minneapolis MN
Archdiocese of Seattle Seattle WA
Diocese of Duluth Duluth MN
Diocese of Fairbanks Fairbanks AK
Organizations
Central Louisiana
Archaeology Chapter Pineville LA
Consolata Society For
Foreign Missions Somerset NJ
Marquette University Milwaukee WI
Native American Concerns:
Archdiocese of Los Angeles Vernon CA
Office for Black Catholics /Asian Ministry: Diocese of Richmond
Richmond VA
University of California,
Berkeley Berkeley CA
Wisconsin Historical Society Madison WI
Can you make a difference? Be a partner in the mission of Evangelization with the Tekakwitha Conference.
The Tekakwitha Conference is a 501 (c) 3 Religious Non-Profit Organization. Please consider a contribution to:
The Friends of St. Kateri Tekakwitha Restricted Fund I, the undersigned, make this donation/pledge to the Friends of Kateri Tekakwitha Fund.
______ One Time ______ Monthly ______Annually
Name________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address___________________________________________________________________________________________________
City___________________________________________ State/Providence_____________ Zip/Postal Code________________
Country___________________________________________ Home Phone__________________________________________________
Cell Phone________________________________________ E-mail_________________________________________________________
______$5 ______$10 ______$20 ______$50 ______$100 Your Choice_______________
Please return this form and make U.S. Check or U.S. Money Order Payable to:
FRIENDS OF KATERI TEKAKWITHA FUND
c/o TEKAKWITHA CONFERENCE
2225 North Bolton Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71303-4408 Our EIN number will be provided for tax purposes upon receipt of your donation.
(PayPal) Donations can also be made on our website at http://tekconf.org/donations
DONATIONS Spring 2015
Friends of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Fund donations to date have been invested in CDs as a Special
Restricted Savings Account. This Special Fund began at the 2003 Annual Tekakwitha Conference. Our
goal is to build up the principal to one million dollars ($1,000,000) or more to insure the on-going operation
of this National/International organization, the Tekakwitha Conference.
January 1 , 2015 total: …….………………………... $225,601.82 From Dec. 16, 2014 - Feb. 25, 2015……………… $ 210.00
Donations 2015 Registrations Dec 16 - Feb 25: .. $ 335.00 Grand Total: ………………………………………………. $ 226,146.82
Through the intercession of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, we pray for all of our generous benefactors of the
Friends of Kateri Tekakwitha Fund who individually contribute monthly, annually, and with the Annual
Conference registration. One Circle holds an annual Kateri Auction during the Conference; some conference
attendees donate items for the on-site Annual Tekakwitha Conference Raffle or Auction. To all of you, we say, THANK YOU!!
Cross and Feathers Vol. 33 No. 3
This Newsletter is published 4 times a year:
November-December / January-February / March-April / May-June-July
Articles/photos for publication must be received the first week of the month prior to publication.
Please send via e-mail or mail to:
Tekakwitha Conference 2225 North Bolton Ave Alexandria, LA 71303-4808
Next Issue: Volume 33 No. 4 May-June-July 2015
E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.tekconf.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tekconf
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VOLUME 33 NO 3 11
2015 VENDOR INFORMATION
Vendor Sales Policy
All vendors and their helpers are to register and pay full Conference Registration fees. Registration form is on pages 12 & 13. The Tekakwitha National Board of Directors allows individuals and groups who are full conference paid participants to sell during the Annual Conference to give you and / or your group an opportunity to finance your trip to the Annual Tekakwitha Conference. † You must be a FULL CONFERENCE PAID PARTICIPANT † A vendor permit will be issued only to those who are registered for the full 76th Annual Tekakwitha Conference
and have paid a table fee of $100.00 per table.
† Vendors will be allowed to conduct sales these days: Wednesday July 22, Thursday July 23, Friday July 24, and Saturday July 25. Only in the area designated for vendors.
† Sales are permitted only in the designated area located at the Alexandria Riverfront Center.
† NO SALES ALLOWED DURING LITURGIES (MASS and PRAYER times). Please be respectful.
† Security of your sales table will be your responsibility and not the responsibility of the Tekakwitha Conference nor the responsibility of the Alexandria Riverfront Center. The Tekakwitha Conference and the Alexandria Riverfront Center are not liable for any loss, damage, or theft.
† ONLY tables provided by the Alexandria Riverfront Center are allowed for vendors.
† A PAID VENDOR PERMIT with your name is required for each table used.
† Sale items are limited to SAINT KATERI TEKAKWITHA RELIGIOUS ARTICLES AND NATIVE ARTS & CRAFTS. † PLEASE go to the vendor registration table to pick up your vendor permit on registration day upon your arrival.
Your full cooperation is most appreciated. Thank you.
REQUEST FORM FOR VENDOR TABLE(S) SALES
You must be a FULL CONFERENCE PAID PARTICIPANT to be a vendor/helper.
ALL FORMS DUE BY JUNE 12, 2015. Cost per table: $100.00 U.S. Funds plus Full Conference Participant Fees.
Please Print
Name___________________________________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip____________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone_________________________ Cell Phone___________________________________________
E-mail__________________________________________________________________________________
Number of Tables Requested________________ x $100 per table = $________________________________
Description of Items_______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
Please complete form and return to TCNC with Check or Money Order payable in U.S. Funds.
Enclosed with your conference registration, please.
Mail to: Tekakwitha Conference 2225 North Bolton Ave Alexandria, LA 71303-4408
Visit our website: www.tekconf.org
Or call the Office and we can e-mail it: (318) 483-3908
Pre-Registration On-Line Now. 1 day or 2 day Pre-Registration Forms
Deadline: June 20, 2015
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f you a
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for
July
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mb
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15
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01
5 t
o t
he
Te
ka
kw
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a C
on
fere
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Off
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n c
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of
illn
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jury
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or
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wit
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dic
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atm
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t. I
accep
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ll t
he p
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s o
f th
e T
ek
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a C
on
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A
lex
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dri
a R
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rfro
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nte
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nd
Co
nfe
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tels
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**
EA
CH
AD
ULT
RE
GIS
TR
AT
ION
FO
RM
MU
ST
BE
SIG
NE
D A
ND
DA
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D B
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CH
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GIS
TR
AT
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FO
RM
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TO
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LE
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AN
D D
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ED
BY
AN
AD
ULT
BE
LO
W.
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PO
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IN
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RM
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QU
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D:
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mp
lim
en
tary
air
po
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hu
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is a
va
ilab
le b
y 2
01
5 P
lan
nin
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om
mit
tee
fro
m t
he
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xa
nd
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tern
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on
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lex
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dri
a R
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nd
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tels
sp
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ied
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om
fort
In
n,
SA
I C
on
ve
nti
on
Ce
nte
r, B
est
We
ste
rn,
Ha
mp
ton
In
n &
Su
ite
s,
La Q
uin
ta,
Co
mfo
rt S
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es
a
nd
Pa
rc E
ng
lan
d.
(
Oth
ers
TB
A)
P
lea
se
ch
eck
on
e o
f th
e f
ollo
win
g b
efo
re J
uly
15
, 2
01
5:
W
ill
ne
ed
tra
nsp
ort
ati
on
to
: (p
lea
se
cir
cle
o
ne
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om
fort
In
n
SA
I C
on
ve
nti
on
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r B
est
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ste
rn H
am
pto
n I
nn
& S
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es L
a Q
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ta I
nn
C
om
fort
Su
ite
s P
arc
En
gla
nd
o
n W
ed
. JU
LY
22
YE
S _
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n S
un
. Ju
ly 2
6 Y
ES
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sh
utt
le s
erv
ice
is n
ee
ded
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lea
se p
rovid
e t
he
fo
llo
win
g i
nfo
rma
tio
n a
s s
oo
n a
s J
uly
15
, 2
01
5.
AR
RIV
AL:
J
uly
22
: Airlin
e _
__________
__________________________
Flig
ht
# _
___________________
T
ime _
____________________
DE
PA
RT
UR
E:
J
uly
26
: Airlin
e _
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F
light
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e _
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I a
m t
rave
lin
g b
y:
(Ple
ase C
he
ck
On
e)
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ase p
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l n
am
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yo
u h
ave
no
t m
ad
e y
ou
r tr
ave
l a
nd
ho
tel
arr
an
ge
men
ts,
ple
ase
e-m
ail
or
ca
ll w
hen
yo
u m
ake
th
em
. Fo
r m
ore
in
form
ati
on
, C
on
tact:
T
ek
akw
ith
a C
on
fere
nce P
ho
ne
: 1
-84
4-4
83
-39
00
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x:
1-3
18
-48
3-3
90
9
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ail
: t
ek
co
nf@
gm
ail
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m
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s,
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ou
ld l
ike t
o p
re-o
rde
r t-
sh
irts
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ag
ree t
o p
ick
up
an
d p
ay a
t th
e T
ek
ak
wit
ha
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nfe
ren
ce
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ice V
en
do
r T
ab
le b
y F
rid
ay,
12
:00
pm
on
Ju
ly 2
4,
20
15
.
P
lea
se i
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Accommodations 2015
3 Miles to Alexandria Riverfront Center
14 MARCH-APRIL 2015
Sai Hotel and Convention Center
Hot Breakfast Fitness Center
Outdoor Pool with Whirlpools
Free Wired & Wireless Internet
Single/Double (1-4 people) $89.00 + tax per night Block: 36 Rooms
Amenities
2301 North MacArthur Dr. Alexandria, LA 71303 For Reservations call: (318) 619– 3300 Ask for the
Tekakwitha Conference Room Block
Hampton Inn & Suites
Hot Breakfast Pool
Fitness Room Laundry & Valet Service
Double/Queen $109 + tax per night 60 Room Block
Amenities
6 miles to the Alexandria Riverfront Center
Comfort Suites
Hot Breakfast Outdoor pool
Fitness Room Free Wireless High-Speed Internet
1 King Suite Single/Double $89.88 + tax per night 2 Queen Single/Double $109.88 + tax per night
25 Room Block Amenities
6015 Old Boyce Rd, Alexandria, LA, 71303 For Reservations Call: (318) 445-9800 Ask for the
Tekakwitha Conference Room Block
6 miles to the Alexandria Riverfront Center
La Quinta Inn Single/Double 1-4 people $89.10 + tax per night
35 Room Block Amenities
Free Wifi Fitness Center
Outdoor Pool Hot Breakfast
6116 West Calhoun Dr., Ale, LA, 71303 For Reservations Call: (318) 445-3700
Ask for the Tekakwitha Conference Room Block. 6 miles to the Alexandria Riverfront Center
Make reservations by June 20, 2015 for group rate.
Make reservations by July 1, 2015 for group rate.
6124 West Calhoun Drive, Alexandria, LA, 71303-5067 For Reservations Call: (318) 445-4449 Ask for the
Tekakwitha Conference Room Block
Make reservations by July 7, 2015 for group rate.
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Accommodations 2015
Parc England
Single $125 + tax per night
Amenities
Hot Breakfast Restaurant
Outdoor Pool Free Wireless High Speed Internet
Balcony Bellmen
1321 Chappie James Avenue, Alexandria, LA 71303 For Reservations call: (318) 445-7574
Ask for the Tekakwitha Conference rate
6 Miles to Alexandria Riverfront Center
Comfort Inn & Best Western have NO VACANCIES
Adult Workshop Presenters: Title: New Evangelization - Presenter: Most Reverend Sam Jacobs Description: Responding to the call of the Church to be encountered by Christ and to proclaim the Gospel of Love to others. Title: Living on the Bayou Embracing the Wetlands - Presenter: Donald Dardar Description: Workshop will show how our community keeps our culture and traditions alive by fishing and through agriculture. Title: Why Read the Bible? How Do I Read It - Presenter: Rev. Glenn LeCompte, M. Div., S.T. L. Description: Workshop is to help participants understand the significance of the Bible in the life of the Church and the spiritual life of the individual, and to encourage them to make reading of the Scriptures an integral part of their spiritual lives and to give participants some tips for understanding what they read in the Bible. Title: Native Spirituality through: The Beauty of The Alligator Garfish “On The Bayou” - Presenter: Janie Verret Luster Description: How the Alligator garfish has been a family tradition with my family and how it’s a blessing to my family. Title: Native Spirituality through Weaving a Basket - Presenter: Janie Verret Luster Description: History of the Houma basket with demonstration of weaving a basket and the plant used. Title: When the Saints Go Marching In - Presenter: Mark Thiel Description: Lessons learned from the canonization causes of St. Kateri and other holy people. Title: The Apparitions of St. Kateri Tekakwitha - Presenter: Richard May Description: Overview of Apparitions and other miraculous events associated with St. Kateri Title: Our Native American Martyrs - Presenter: Richard May Description: Overview with slides of our Native American martyrs with a focus on the history and martyrdom of the Apalachee Indians of Florida and the status of their canonization.
Conference 2015
Alexandria Riverfront Center Registration - 8:30am - 9:00pm July 22-25, 2015
Vendors - 8:30am - 9:00pm July 22-25, 2015
Wednesday, July 22, 2015 5:30pm - 7:00pm Dinner
7:30pm Opening Prayer
Official Welcome:
Sister Kateri Mitchell, Tekakwitha Conference Executive Director
Most Reverend Charles Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., Tekakwitha Conference Episcopal Moderator
Most Reverend Ronald Herzog - Bishop Diocese of Alexandria, LA.
Most Reverend Shelton Fabre - Bishop Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, LA.
Mayor Jacques Roy of Alexandria, LA
Representative from Alexandria/Pineville Visitors Bureau
Gail Rando - Chair, Tekakwitha Conference Board of Directors
2015 Planning Committee Barbara Naquin - Chair and Pierre Solet - Co-chair
Closing Prayer
Thursday, July 23, 2015 6:00am - 6:30am Sunrise Service At your hotel.
8:30am - 9:00am Morning Prayer (El Paso)
9:30am - 10:45am Grand Entry
10:45am - 11:00am Refreshment Break
11:00am - 11:45am Keynote Address - Most Reverend Sam G. Jacobs, D.D.
12:00pm - 1:30pm Lunch
Workshops 1:30pm - 2:45pm A: Responding to the call of the church to be Encountered by Christ and to proclaim the Gospel -
Most Reverend Sam Jacobs
B: Sister Judith Gomila, MSC
C: Living on the Bayou Embracing the Wetlands - Donald Dardar
D: The Apparitions of St. Kateri Tekakwitha - Richard May
2:45pm - 3:00pm Refreshment Break
3:00pm - 4:15pm Tekakwitha Conference Board of Directors addresses the General Assembly
4:30pm Eucharistic Liturgy - Main Celebrant: Most Reverend Charles Chaput, O.F.M., CAP
5:30pm - 7:00pm Dinner
7:00pm Reconciliation & Healing Service Father Roch Naquin, Music by Marcus Briggs-Cloud & Vincent
Redhouse
**Bring 3 oz. container of water from spring, pond, river or lake in your area.
Friday, July 24, 2015 6:00am - 6:30am Sunrise Service - At your hotel.
8:30am - 9:00am Morning Prayer (Tennessee Kateri Circle)
9:00am - 9:45am Keynote Address - Most Reverend Shelton Fabre - Bishop Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, LA
9:45am - 10:00am Refreshment Break
10:30am Eucharistic Liturgy - Most Reverend Shelton Fabre - Bishop Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, LA
12:00pm - 1:30pm Lunch
Workshops 1:30pm - 2:45pm
A: Our Native American Martyrs - Richard May
B: When the Saints Go Marching In - Mark Thiel
76th Annual Tekakwitha Conference
Tentative Adult Agenda
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Friday Adult Agenda Continued
2:45pm - 3:00pm Refreshment Break
Workshops 3:00pm - 4:15pm
A: When the Saints Go Marching In - Mark Thiel
B: Native Spirituality Through The Beauty of the Fish “On The Bayou” The Alligator Garfish -
Janie Verret Luster:
4:30pm - 5:30pm Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Six Regional Gatherings (Locations TBA)
Region 1, Region 2, Region 3: Group A
Region 4, Region 5, Region 6: Group B
5:30pm - 7:00pm Dinner
7:00pm - 9:00pm Pow-Wow
Saturday, July 25, 2015 6:00am - 6:30am Sunrise Service At your hotel.
8:30am - 9:00am Morning Prayer (Alaska Kateri Circle)
9:00am - 9:45am Keynote Address - Sister Judith Gomila
9:45am - 10:00am Refreshment Break
Workshops 10:05am - 11:15am
A) Why Read the Bible? How Do I Read It? - Rev. Glenn LeCompte, M.Div.,S.T.L.
B) Native Spirituality Through Weaving Life and Native Spirituality Into A Basket - Janie Verret Luster
12:00pm - 1:30pm Lunch
1:30pm TBA
4:00pm - 5:30pm Eucharistic Liturgy Celebrant Most Reverend Ronald Herzog (Transfer of Traveling Saint Kateri Statue
& Saint Kateri Relic during Liturgy)
5:30pm - 7:00pm Dinner (Traditional Meal)
7:00pm Entertainment for ALL: Fay Doe-Doe Treater Band
Tentative Youth Agenda - All Youth Activities will be at the St. Francis Cathedral Parish Hall
Wednesday, July 22, 2015 5:30pm - 7:00pm Dinner (Alexandria Riverfront Center)
7:00pm Opening Prayer: General Assembly
Youth Gathering for worship service immediately following the general assembly. (Tentative)
Thursday, July 23, 2015 6:00am - 6:30am Sunrise Service At your hotel
8:30am - 9:00am Morning Prayer (El Paso)
9:30am - 10:30am Grand Entry (Pierre Solet)
10:45am - 11:45am Xavior Hall for Saint as Role Models & call to holiness Dioc. Catechist)
12:00pm - 2:30pm Lunch at levee -
2:45pm - 4:00pm Music Ministries and Praise & Worship
(Flute & Drums - Activities in listening to God’s Call. All Groups: separate activities)
Dorell Wineger - Video
Tipitinos Music Coop - Recording
4:30pm Liturgy (Alexandria Riverfront Center)
6:00pm - 7:30pm Dinner (pizza) and talk on Prayer and the Sacraments - preparation for Reconciliation - Sacramental
Graces (Diocese of Alexandria Youth Leaders)
Healing & Prayer in the Family - Wisdom of Elders (respect & family tradition)
Story telling - (4-9 yr. olds: group A)
Designated priest for youth confessions in main hall.. (Father Taylor & Father Charlie)
CONFERENCE 2015
18 MARCH-ARPIL 2015
We invite you to become a member and join the Tekakwitha Conference Family. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES FORM
We are grateful for the prayers and your financial support through your annual membership to the Tekakwitha Conference.
55 years & over: $20.00 18-54 years: $22.00 Seniors/Adults 18 & over (outside USA): $30.00 Kateri Circles: $25.00 Arch/dioceses: $50.00 All Organization: $50.00
New Member: _______ Male_______ Female______ Date of Birth: _______________________________________ Name: ______________________________________________________ Home#: _____________________________________________
Mailing Address: ____________________________________________ Cell #: _______________________________________________ City: __________________________________ St/Prov: ____________ Zip/Postal Code: __________________ Country: _________ E-mail Address: __________________________________ Tribe/Nation: ___________________ Arch/diocese: ___________________ I would like to receive a Cross and Feathers by (Circle one) : Postal/Mail E-mail/Electronic Person who invited me Member Name: _________________________________________________________________________ to become a member: Address: ________________________________________________________________________________ City: _______________________________________ State: _____________ Zip: ___________________
Please enclose this completed form with your Check or Money Order in U.S. Funds and mail to: Tekakwitha Conference 2225 North Bolton Ave.
Alexandria, LA 71303-4408
TIME TO UPDATE YOUR KATERI CIRCLE CONTACT INFORMATION FOR 2015 PLEASE take a moment to assist us. Update and / or pay membership dues by completing the form and returning it to the Tekakwitha Conference at the address below. Official Name of Circle: ______________________________________________ $25 Membership Dues included Yes or No
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CONTACT INFORMATION President of Kateri Circle / Contact Person: _______________________________________________________________________ Official Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Mail to Tekakwitha Conference 2225 North Bolton Ave., Alexandria, LA 71303-4408
Youth Agenda Continued
Friday, July 24, 2015 6:00am - 6:30am Sunrise Service At your hotel
8:30am - 9:00am Morning Prayer (Tennessee Kateri Circle)
9:00am - 9:30am Xavier Hall: Motivational speaker & breakout activities & preparation for Mass.
10:30am Liturgy: Most Reverend Shelton Fabre - Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux
12:00pm - 1:30pm Picnic with sack lunches
1:30pm - 5:00pm Age 4-9, Group A: Water Color & Mud Painting (Zoo) making paper
Age 10-12, Group B & age 13-17, Group C: Zoo workshops in Conservation & Stewardship of the Planet
WLF/booker fowler fish
5:30pm - 7:00pm Dinner
7:00pm Pow-Wow
Saturday, July 25, 2015
6:00am - 6:30am Sunrise Service At your hotel.
8:30am - 9:00am Morning Prayer (Alaska Kateri Circle)
9:00am - 11:45am Youth Activities
12:00pm - 1:30pm Lunch
1:30pm - 3:30pm Youth Activities
4:00pm - 5:30pm Liturgy: Most Reverend Ronald Herzog – Diocese of Alexandria, LA
5:30pm - 7:00pm Dinner
7:00pm - Entertainment - Riverfront ALL AGES ALL NATIONS
Conference 2015
TEKAKWITHA CONFERENCE
ANNUAL INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP FORM JULY 1, 2014 - JUNE 30, 2015
I will sing a new song to my God. (Judith 16:13)
Your Membership dues will include the following: Subscription to the Cross and Feathers newsletter
Nominating & Voting privileges for Board of Directors elections Membership to an International Indigenous Catholic Organization
Share in the Prayers offered for members
Please make U.S. Check or U.S. Money Order payable to: Tekakwitha Conference
Please cut out, complete, and mail form with payment to: Tekakwitha Conference
2225 North Bolton Avenue Alexandria, LA 71303-4408
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Individual Membership Form
ANNUAL INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES
WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES
(U.S. FUNDS ONLY)
SENIOUS (55+) $20.00 SENIORS (55+) $30.00
ADULTS (18-54) $25.00 ADULTS (18-54) $30.00
Title First Name MI Last Name Gender
Mailing Address: Street or PO Box Apartment #
City Sate/Province Zip/Postal Code Country
Home Phone Work Phone Cell Phone
E-mail Address
Date of Birth Age Tribe/Nation Arch/Diocese
Cross and Feathers Delivery Method (Circle one) Postal/Mail E-mail/Electronic
Circle One For: Renewal New Member
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Group Membership Form 2015
TEKAKWITHA CONFERENCE ANNUAL GROUP MEMBERSHIP FORM
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31
I thank you and praise you ,O Lord. (Sirach 12)
Your Membership dues will include the following: Subscription to the Cross and Feathers newsletter
Membership to an International Indigenous Catholic Organization Share in the Prayers offered for members
Please make U.S. Check or U.S. Money Order payable to: Tekakwitha Conference National Center
Please cut out, complete, and mail form with payment to: Tekakwitha Conference National Center
2225 North Bolton Avenue Alexandria, LA 71303-4408
OFFICIAL GROUP NAME
CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP/POSTAL CODE COUNTRY
CONTACT PERSON
MAILING ADDRESS: STREET OR P.O. BOX APARMENT NUMBER
CITY STATE ZIP/POSTAL CODE
PHONE NUMBER E-MAIL ADDRESS
GROUP TYPE (PLEASE CIRCLE ONE BELOW)
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CIRCLE ONE: RENEWAL NEW GROUP
CROSS AND FEATHERS DELIVERY METHOD (CIRCLE ONE) POSTAL/MAIL OR E-MAIL/ELECTRONIC
ANNUAL GROUP MEMBERSHIP DUES
WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES (U.S.
FUNDS ONLY)
KATERI CIRCLE $25.00 KATERI CIRCLE $25.00
ARCH/DIOCESE $50.00 ARCH/DIOCESE $50.00
ORGANIZATION $50.00 ORGANIZATION $50.00
GIFT SHOP ITEMS VOLUME 33 NO 3 21
K-109 Kateri Tekakwitha, The Lily of the Mohawks (part of St. Joseph Picture Book Series) simply written for children by Father Lovasik, SVD, 34 pgs
$8.00
K-112 Kateri Novena in the form of a short biography $2.00
K-118 Song of Kateri: Princess of the Eucharist by Marlene McCauley..311 pages
$15.00
K-119 Kateri Tekakwitha, Mohawk Maiden by Evelyn M Brown $12.00
K-120 Tekakwitha Holy Native, Mohawk Virgin 1656-1680 Compiler/Author of life story, with reflections, Reverend Edward Sherman, 105 pages
$12.00
K-123 Whitney From Heaven: A Wondrous Cat by Marlene McCauley, 156 pages
$5.00
K-126 Saint Kateri : Lily of the Mohawks by Matthew and Margaret Bunson $16.00
K-127 Lily of the Mohawk, The Story or Saint Kateri $15.00
K-202 Kateri Statuettes -- 1” (pocket size) $1.50
K-206 Catherine Tekakwitha Medal (turquoise on gold toned medal) no chain $5.50
K-213 Stretchy Wooden Bead Saint Kateri Bracelet $3.50
K-241 Kateri Statue, 8" in Blue Robe..Made in Italy $25.00
K-242 Kateri Statue, 8’ in Buckskin..Made in Italy $25.00
K-260 St. Kateri 8” Traditional Brown Antiqued Statue $25.00
K-251 St. Kateri 8”Tekakwitha Ivory Statue $25.00
K-252 St. Kateri 8” Tekakwitha Bronze Statue $25.00
K-300 St. Kateri Tekakwitha touch relic $1.00
K-301 Kateri Medal--Traditional..(oval shape) silver finish $1.00
K-304 Kateri medal (Buckskin image), gold with relic $6.00
K-306 Kateri Gilded Medal..(gold plated) Made in Italy $5.00
K-309 Kateri Medal Silver Color (round) $3.00
K-310 Catherine Tekakwitha Medal Necklace (turquoise on gold toned medal) on chain and boxed
$8.00
K-312 Catherine Tekakwitha Medal Bracelet (turquoise on gold toned medal) $8.00
K-313 Kateri Medal & 18" Chain..(Sterling Silver) Gift boxed $30.00
K-317 Kateri Rosary Brown Bead $10.00
K-318 Kateri Rosary Teak Beads $10.00
K-319 4-Directions Rosary with medal $10.00
K-331 Pendant– 1” round/full color/boxed– Traditional Image $3.50
K-351 Lapel Pin-Traditional image $2.00
K-352 Lapel Pin-Buckskin image $2.00
K-353 Lapel Pin– Pewter $2.00
K-353b Pewter Kateri Pin with Basket $4.00
K-355 Kateri Earrings (Traditional image) $4.00
K-356 Kateri Earrings (Buckskin image) $4.00
K-357 Kateri Necklace (Traditional image) Gold-colored..Oval-shaped $6.50
K-358 Kateri Necklace (Buckskin image) Gold-colored..Oval-shaped $6.50
K-359 Kateri Locket Gold color (Traditional image) $6.50
K-360 Kateri Locket Gold color (Buckskin image) $6.50
K-361B Kateri Oval Bracelet Silver Color $14.00
K-362K Kateri Oval Keychain Silver Color $
K-362B Kateri Cross Bracelet Silver Color $14.00
K-362E Kateri Cross Earrings Silver Color $6.00
K-362N Kateri Cross Necklace Silver color $5.00
K-362P Kateri Cross Lapel Pin Silver Color $6.00
K-364 Kateri Necklace with Medal, Traditional image $4.00
K-365 Traditional Kateri Stamptack $3.00
K-366 Buckskin Kateri Stamptack $3.00
K-367 Kateri Locket silver colored with 18" chain..Traditional Image $6.50
K-368 Kateri Locket silver colored on 18" chain..Buckskin Image $6.50
K-402 Kateri Chaplet (with Crucifix) $12.00
K-403 Kateri Chaplets with medal/3 decades in clear, amber, red $9.00
K-405 Kateri Rosary with Rose Beads $13.00
K-407 Kateri Rosary...Crystal Beads $13.00
K-408 Kateri Rosarywith Black or Brown Beads $13.00
K-409 Kateri Rosary - Wooden, from Brazil, with Kateri photo on heart beads.. $12.00
K-412 Kateri Rosary with special relic $10.00
K-413 Kateri Rosary with Gold Medal $5.00
K-414 How to Pray the Rosary $0.50
K-431 Kateri Key Chain - Traditional Image $3.50
K-432 Kateri Key Chain - Buckskin Image $3.50
K-441 Kateri Visor/Money Clip - Traditional Image $4.00
Books B-001 Finding a Way Home: Indian & Catholic Spiritual Paths of the Plateau
Tribes by Father Patrick Twohy, 294 pages..
$20.00
B-002 Beginnings: A Meditation on..Coast Salish Life Ways by Father Patrick Twohy, 155 pages
$11.00
B-003 Sacred Ground: Reflections on Lakota Spirituality and the Gospels by Ron Zeilinger, 155 pages
$8.00
B-004 The Way of the Cross: Tree of Life..by Ron Zeilinger (16 pp) $1.50
B-007 Black Elk: Colonialism & Lakota Catholicism by Damian Costello, 193 pages
$25.00
B-010 People of the Circle,..People of the Four Directions..by Scott McCarthy (712 pp/155 photos)
$34.00
B-013 A Retreat with Black Elk:..Living in the Sacred Hoop..by Sister M Therese Archambault, OSF, 104 pages
$5.00
B-014 The Original Caughnawaga Indians..by Father Henri Bechard..258 pages $17.00
B-017 Who Speaks for the Land: The Challenge of the American Indian. 15 pages. (illus/paperback)
$0.25
B-020 The Pipe and Christ:..A Christian-Sioux Dialogue..by William Stoltzman, 222 pages
$8.00
B-026 Lakota Grieving: A Pastoral Response..by Father Stephen Huff-stetter..Grade. 9 - Adult; paperback
$9.50
B-032 US Catholic Historian..Volume 27, No 21, Winter 2009.."Comparative Studies of Native American Catholics"
$18.00
B-047 Justice as Healing: Indigenous Ways..Edited by Wanda D McCaslin, 459 pages
$25.00
B-048 Peacemaking Circles: From Crime to Community by Kay Pranis, Barry Stuart, Mike Wedge, 277 pages
$20.00
B-049 The Vision Keepers: Waling for Native Americans by Douglas Alderson, 261 pages
$19.00
B-050 In the Footsteps of Our Ancestors, The Dakota Commemorative Marches of the 21st Century. Edited by W Angela Wilson, 324 pages
$30.00
B-052 American Indian Liberation: A Theology of Sovereignty by George E "Tink" Tinker, 163 pages
$20.00
B-053 Journeys of Discovery: Transitions, Rites of Passage, and the Sacramental Life of Faith by Father Robert J Hater, PhD, 199 pages
$20.00
B-054 Nicholas Black Elk– Medicine Man, Missionary, Mystic $25.00
B-055 Drumming from Within $17.00
B-056 Peacemaking Circles & Urban Youth: Bringing Justice Home by Carolyn Boyes-Waston, PhD, 285 pages..
$20.00
B-057 Sacraments and Shamans by Scott McCarthy, 195 pages $17.00
B-058 Prayerful Pauses $13.00
B-059 American Indian Nations from Termination to Restoration 1953-2006, by Roberta Ulrich, 311 pages
$30.00
B-60 Keeping Hope: A Resource for Family and Friends of the Incarcerated by Karen Henning Heuberger & Ron Zeilinger
$8.00
B-201 God’s Family Circle: Sacrament of Baptism Text by: Father Patrick J. Twohy, SJ. Illustrated by: Gus Antone, 21 pages
$4.00
B-202 God's Sacred Meal: Sacrament of Eucharist Text by Father Patrick Twohy, SJ. Illustrated. by Gus Antone, 25 pages
$4.00
B-203 Strong in the Spirit: Sacrament of Confirmation. Text by Father. Patrick Twohy, SJ. Illustrated. by Gus Antone 39 pages
$4.00
B-204 God's Pardon and Peace: Sacrament of Reconciliation. Text by Father Patrick Twohy, SJ. Illustrated by Gus Antone, 39 pages
$0.50
B-205 God's Healing Touch: Anointing of the Sick. Text by Father Patrick Twohy, SJ...Illustrated by Gus Antone, 30 pages
$0.50
B-206 Leadership: Gift to the Faith Community. Text by Father Patrick Twohy, SJ Art by Gus Antone, 36 pages
$0.50
B-207 Marriage and Family Life. Text by Father. Patrick Twohy, SJ. Art by Gus Antone, 45 pages
$0.50
B-208 Praying: A Way of Being in the World..by Father P. Twohy, SJ. Art by Gus Antone, 23 pages
$0.50
B-363 The Sacraments and Indigenous People-Rev RJ Hater $10.00
Kateri Items
K-102 Kaia'tano'ron - Kateri Tekakwitha..by Father Henri Bechard, 219 pages $17.00
K-104 Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, Courageous Faith, Adapted from a book by Lillian M Fisher, 131 pages, quick read
$8.00
K-105 Silver Rope Bead Rosary Bracelet with Kateri Medal $10.00
K-106 Kateri Tekakwitha..by Francis X. Weiser, SJ, 165 pages $8.00
K-107 Kateri Tekakwitha..by Henri Bechard, SJ, 20 pages $2.50
22 MARCH-ARPIL 2015
GIFT SHOP ITEMS V-06 Putting Shoes on the Gospel,..by Sister Jose Hobday, 2 hours $10.00
V-07 Barefoot in the Gospels,… by Sister Jose Hobday, 2 hours $10.00
V-08 Prayer and Spirituality,.. by Sister Jose Hobday, 1 hour 19 minutes $10.00
V-10 Sacraments & Spirituality,.. by Sister Jose Hobday, 2 hours $10.00
V-11 Native American Spirituality & Christian Experiences,.. by Sister Jose Hobday, 1 hour
$10.00
V-12 Specify Specific Year...Annual Conference Highlights, Specify Year: 1983-1986; 1995-1999; 2002, 2003, 2004
$10.00
V-13 The Spirit and Message of Kateri Tekakwitha Today, Panel Discussion $10.00
V-21 Conversations with Indigenous.. People: Sacred Relations… (1998: Memphis, Tenn)
$10.00
2014 Fargo, ND
V-126 Opening & Welcome Ceremony, Keynote Speaker: Mark Thiel “75 Years and before, of history of the Tekakwitha Conference”
$15.00
V-127 Liturgy & Homily Archbishop Charles Chaput, OFMCap, Workshop: Fr. John Hascall, OFMCap “Indigenous/Christian Spirituality & St. Kateri”
$15.00
V-128 Gathering of Nations, Grand Entry, & Pow Wow $15.00
V-129 Workshop: Mark Thiel “140 Action Years of the Bureau of Catholic Indian Missions” Keynote speaker: Sister Inez Jetty, Deacon Bud Jetty,
$15.00
V-130 Keynote Speaker: Sister Judy Gomila “Where Do We Go From Here” $15.00
V-131 Workshop: Scott Nelson Foster “Painting St. Kateri” (Iconography) $15.00
V-132 Liturgy & Homily: Most Reverend Donald Kettler, Bishop of St. Cloud, MN & Talent Show
$15.00
2013 El. Paso, TX
V-124 Opening & Welcoming Ceremony, Eagle Dance, Transfer of the Bell, & Grand Entry
$15.00
V-125 Workshop: Mark Thiel “Legacy of St. Kateri”, Liturgy: Most Reverend Mark J. Seitz, Bishop of El Paso, & Pow Wow
$15.00
2012 Albany, New York
V-114 Welcoming Ceremony, Prayer & Smudging, Introductions, Hotinonhson:ni Cultural Youth Group, Very Reverend Michael Farano, Bishop Donald Kettler, Akwesasne Tribal Council Representatives, Holiday Inn Representative, 2012 Planning Committee, Tekakwitha Conference Board of Directors
$10.00
V-115 Grand Entry, Sister Kateri Mitchells speaks of First Class Miracle with Jake Finkbonner & Family, Yupik Group, Father John Haskell, Grand Entry, Keynote Speaker Father Jim Nisbet on Topic: The Gift of Kateri, NY State Governor Office Representative
$10.00
V-116 Workshop Presentation by Deacon Daniel Nez Martin, Topic: Health of Native Americans & Diabetes, Workshop Presentation by Darren Bona-parte, author of the book "Lily Among Thorns: A Story of Kateri Tekakwitha", Topic: The Historical Kateri Tekakwitha
$10.00
V-117 Liturgy - main Celebrant, Most Reverend Terry LaValley, Mohawk Women's Dance to the music of Marcus Briggs-Cloud and Vince RedHouse, Mohawk Hunting song and dance by Hotinonhson:ni Cultural Youth Group
$10.00
V-118 Reverend David Korth play native flute. MD's Irvin Pablo, Gail Rando. Pre-liturgy announcements, Kateri Tekakwitha monologue by Theresa Steele, Keynote Speaker Deacon Ron Boyer, Topic: Kateri's Influence in Our Lives
$10.00
V-119 Hotinonhson:ni Cultural Youth Group, Main Celebrant Most Reverend Charles Chaput with Liturgy, Liturgical music by Akwesasne Mohawk Women Singers and Hotinonhson:ni Cultural Youth Group
$10.00
V-120 Workshop with Earl Dionne, Topic: Faith and Culture, Witness talk on Healing Fire
$10.00
V-121 Opening with speakers and bishops of Fairbanks, AK..July 19 Grand $10.00
V-122 Keynote speaker, Vicar General of Albany and Monsignor Lenz and his role in the last miracle of Kateri Tekakwitha
$10.00
K-442 Kateri Visor/Money Clip - Buckskin Image $4.00
K-443 Kateri Visor Clip (with spring clasp)-Traditional image $4.50
K-444 Kateri Visor Clip (with spring clasp)-Buckskin image $4.50
K-450 Kateri Pocket case with Medal, Prayer & Touch Relic $5.00
K-451 Kateri "Stained Glass" Bi-fold (Traditional image) $4.00
K-452 Kateri "Stained Glass" Bi-fold (Buckskin image) $4.00
K-461 Kateri Magnet (2x1) Buckskin $1.00
K-468 Kateri Magnet, round 2", white rubber with inscription "Kateri Tekakwitha Pray for Us"
$0.50
K-462 Kateri Magnet (2x1) Traditional $1.00
K-470 Kateri Magnet (small)- Buckskin $2.00
K-471 Kateri Magnet (small)- Traditional image $2.00
K-507 Prayer Card with Kateri Medal on Chain $5.50
K-511 Prayer Card & Relic Medal (in clear plastic case)..Traditional image $3.00
K-514 Kateri Medal & Holycard $3.00
K-515 Lily of the Mohawks Pin $3.50
K-516 Lily of the Valley Necklace Pendant $3.50
K-518 Lily of the Mohawks . Kateri Poster..12" x 18" $2.00
K-571 Kateri leather hand tooled bookmarks $3.00
K-601 Kateri Poster by King Kuka..18" x 24".. $2.00
K-613 Kateri Poster by John Steele..5" x 7" $1.50
K-615 Kateri Poster by John Steele. 16” x 20” $5.00
K-622 16X20 Kateri Poster by Gus Antone $1.00
K-631 Kateri Poster by Tisket Seslar..5" x 7".. $1.00
K-632 Kateri Poster by Tisket Seslar..8" x 10".. $1.00
K-633 Kateri Poster by Tisket Seslar..9" x 12" $1.00
K-634 Kateri Poster by Tisket Seslar..11" x 14" $1.00
K-636 Kateri art print Icon (Laurence) $30.00
K-642 Kateri Wooden Relic Plaque (4" X 3 3/4") $10.00
K-644 Saint Kateri Tekakwitha wood inlay wall hanging 13”x6 1/2 made from various wood. Design by Bro Conrad Heinin
$60.00
K-650 Kateri Tekakwitha Stained Glass image sun catcher, static sticker $3.00
K-660 Kateri Bumper Stickers $0.25
K-731 Kateri Note cards by "Tisket"..(package of 10) $2.00
K-M06G St. Kateri Gold Relic $4.00
K-M06S St. Kateri Silver Relic $4.00
K-M14 St. Kateri Tekakwitha Gold Pendant, no chain $3.00
K-P1 Silver Tone Plaque with Blue & White Rim $5.00
G-07 Guadalupe Poster by Gus Antone 12x17 1/2 $1.00
DVDs
DVD-1 In Her Footsteps: The Story of Kateri Tekakwitha, 2012 Salt and Light Cath-olic Media Foundation DVD
$20.00
DVD-2 St. Kateri Tekakwitha, A Pilgrimage Into Her Heart $15.00
V-1 How Indian Is Your Prayer..by Bishop Chaput..(35 min.) $5.00
V-02 Life of Blessed Kateri, a monologue by Theresa Steele & Sarah Hassenplug, 1990 and a Kateri Play by Mohawk Youth 2007, 25 Minute
$5.00
V-03 Being Indian, Being Christian by Father John Hascall, OFM, 1 hour 30 minutes
$10.00
V-04 Symbols & their Meanings in Native Worship by Father John Hascall, OFM, 1 hour 30 minutes
$10.00
V-05 Spirituality in Indian Culture by Father John Hascall, OFM Cap, 1 hour OFM, 1 hour 30 mins
$10.00
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GIFT SHOP ITEMS
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MARCH-APRIL 2015 TEKAKWITHA CONFERENCE GIFT SHOP
These items make great gifts for, Christmas, Birthdays, Anniversaries, First Eucharist, Confirmation, “Anytime” and Saint Kateri celebrations. Help support the ministry of the Tekakwitha Conference. Place your order today.
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OTHER DVDs AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
FROM 1982-2011:
GRAND ENTRY, OPENING CEREMONY, WORKSHOPS,
LITURGIES, & KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
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K-127
K-260 K-214 K-242
B-002
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DVD-1
DVD-2
Red St. Kateri Tekakwitha Enticed Pen $1.00
K-M06S
K-310
K-105
Silver 75th Annual Tekakwitha Conf. Enticed Pen $1.00
TEKAKWITHA CONFERENCE 2225 North Bolton Ave.
Alexandria, LA 71303-4408
CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
Hospitals:
Rapides Regional Medical Center:
211 4th Street, Alexandria, LA 71301 -0.28 miles
Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital:
3330 Masonic Dr, Alexandria, LA 71301 -2.87 miles
V.A. Medical Center:
2495 Shreveport Hwy, Pineville, LA 71360 -5.07 miles Pharmacies:
CVS Pharmacy: 721 Bolton Avenue, Alexandria, LA 71301 Ph: (318) 443-8405 -1.08 miles
Walgreens Pharmacy:
3333 Masonic Drive Alexandria, LA 71301 Ph: (318) 445-6386 -2.90 miles 4444 Jackson Street Ext Alexandria, LA 71303 Ph: (318) 448-9340 -3.43 miles
Walmart:
2050 N Mall Dr., Alexandria, LA 71301 Ph: (318) 445-2300 -3.28 miles
812 Belleau Wood, Alexandria, LA 71301 Ph: (318) 625-3762 -3.82 miles Alexandria City maps with important locations will be distributed on-site, at registration time during
the Annual Tekakwitha Conference.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Complimentary Shuttle Service to and from hotels and the Alexandria River Front each morning and evening will be provided.
For those who are driving there is FREE parking in downtown Alexandria. Bring sweaters and /or jackets for the air-conditioned buildings and rooms.
Bring 3 oz. container of water from spring, pond, river or lake in your area.
Only service dogs are allowed during the Conference. As many of you suggested in past year you would like to bring your own lanyards & conference bags to
future conferences. We invite you to bring them for your own use during this upcoming conference. If you have a water bottle feel free to bring it for your own use.
**Attention: Conference Attendees** A new meal experience for all will take place this July 22-26 in Alexandria. Therefore, it is highly
recommended that everyone purchase the meal package as indicated on the 2015 Registration Form.
There are only three (3) small coffee and sandwich shops open until noon or 3:00pm
within walking distance near the Riverfront.