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AOS USA Maritime Updates 

The Professional Association of Catholic Mariners and the Official Catholic Organization for Cruise Ship Priests and Catholic Maritime Ministers.

 


March 17, 2011
In This Issue
President's Message
Special AOS Fund for Tsunami Victims in Japan
Upcoming Events
PrayingHands 

     Prayer Corner 
 
 

 For the people of Japan recovering from the effects of Earthquake and Tsunami, and Nuclear radiation.

 

We especially pray for the fishermen & mariners of Japan who have been affected by the Earthquake and Tsunami, and will likely be affected for months and years to come.

 

For the people of Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast, especially Fishermen, Mariners and Coastal families who rely on the sea for their livelihood.

 

For Fr. William Bauman AOS USA Cruise Ship Priest who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. He asks for prayers from his AOS Family for "Faith to return to the Lord in a happy death".

 

For Fr. Joseph Gaugh, AOS USA Cruise Ship Priest who is recovering from a hip infection.

 

For Fr Cleo Schmenk, AOS USA Cruise Ship Priest recovering from cataract surgery.

 

For the sister of Fr Frederico DeSouza, (AOS USA Cruise Ship Priest ), recovering from open heart surgery in Mozambique.

 

For the Mother of Fr John Belmonte, (AOS USA Cruise Ship Priest), recovering from illness.

 

 

 

For our mariner member, Jon Furukawa, during his deployment in Iraq.

For those held hostage by pirates throughout the world.

 

For our Fishers, Shrimpers, Crabbers, Lobstermen, Oystermen, etc., that God will bless them with a fruitful harvest this year.  


For all those in pirate infested waters that God will protect them.
  

 


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President's Message

Dear Friends:

 

The Pontifical Council for Migrants and Itinerarant People, which oversees the Apostleship of the Sea, has created a special fund to assist victims of the Tsunami in Japan.

 This is an international effort and all AOS National organizations and Chaplains are asked to participate in this effort.

 I wish to make a special appeal to all AOS USA Members and Supporters to give generously to this fund. It will go to support the Fishers and People of the Sea whose lives and livelihoods have been decimated.

 If you cannot give financially, please make the effort to Offer the Holy Mass, or attend Mass, especially for the people of Japan, Hawaii and the US West Coast who have been affected by this event.

In addition, the Chairman of our Fishing Committee, Capt. Pietro Parravano has informed us of the needs of the Fishing Community in California.  As those needs become clearer, we will pass on information on how AOS USA members can help our US Fishermen as well.

Wishing you a Blessed St Patrick's Day,

Fr. Sinclair

AOS Special Fund for Victims of Tsunami in Japan

  

             

 

 

From the Vatican , 17th March 2011

 

Prot. n.  5856/2011/AM

 

Re: AOS special Fund for the victims of Tsunami in Japan

 

 

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

 

We have seen the dramatic images of buildings shaking and collapsing for the most powerful earthquake followed by the devastating tsunami that hit the Northern Japan only a few days ago. It is still early to realize the magnitude of the tragedy, entire cities are destroyed, hundreds of people are dead and ten of thousands are displaced. I do not have words to express my solidarity to all the people affected by this tragedy and I assure them that they are in my thoughts and prayers.

 

The government emergency and rescue response has being immediate and it will continue for weeks and months. However, I understand that facing this immense catastrophe even a technological advanced and developed country like Japan needs assistance to rebuild the lives of broken families and communities.

 

As it happened for the tsunami that stroke the coasts of Asia in 2004, I think that the Apostleship of the Sea (AOS) as worldwide community should be present as an extraordinary manifestation of solidarity. It should offer its contribution to assist the victims of this calamity. The Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People, which is responsible for the overall direction of the Apostleship of the Sea, has decided to set up a special "AOS special Fund for the victims of Tsunami in Japan" with an initial donation of 3.000 (three thousands) Euros.

This fund, with other donations, aside from providing assistance to respond to the immediate needs of the survivors, will sustain a long-term commitment plan for the people who are at the heart of our ministry, like seafarers, fishers and theirs families.

 

The donations received will be given directly to AOS in Japan . The National Director Soon-Ho Kim, with the supervision of the AOS Bishop Promoter, H.E. Msgr. Michael Goro Matsuura, has taken the responsibility to coordinate this effort by submitting rehabilitation projects and budgets in order to help devastated fishing communities and rebuild their lives.

 

This Pontifical Council has created two different bank accounts, one in US$ and the other one in Euros, where you can send donations (see attachment). Please let us now about any transfer of funds.

 

I would be grateful if you could forward this message to your collaborators and colleagues and give all the publicity that you think fit.

I thank you in advance for your support and generosity and pray for the blessing of Mary, Star of the Sea, for this endeavor.

 

Sincerely yours in Christ,

  

 

 

X Antonio Maria Vegli�

President

 

 

 

                                                    Fr. Gabriele Bentoglio

                                                     Under Secretary

 

             

Instruction to remit donations for the

AOS special Fund for the victims of tsunami in Japan

 

 

In USA dollars

 

BANK:           JP MORGAN CHASE BANK

ADDRESS:    4 CHASE METRO TECK

                        7th Floor 11245 Brooklyn

                        New York

 

COD. SWIFT:     CHASUS33XXX            

ABA ROUTING NR: 021000021

 

ACCOUNT NUMBER:  001 - 1 - 975 000

 

BENIFICIARY:

ISTITUTO PER LE OPERE DI RELIGIONE

(Cod. Swift: IOPRVAVXXXX)

00120 CITTA' DEL VATICANO

 

Details of payment: Pontificio Consiglio Migranti -  account no. 22 52 70  14

 

 

 

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In Euros

 

BANK:                       JP MORGAN  - CHASE BANK

ADDRESS:                14, JUNGHOFSTRASSE

60311 FRANKFURT AM MAIN

BLZ 50110800

 

IBAN:              DE81501108006231606168

CODICE SWIFT: CHASDEFXXXX

 

BENEFICIARY:

ISTITUTO PER LE OPERE DI RELIGIONE (IOR)

00120 Citt� del Vaticano

 

Details of payment: Pontificio Consiglio Migranti - account no. 22 52 70 13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Important Upcoming Events for
AOS USA Members

  

             

AOS USA Annual Conference

When: May 3-6, 2011
Where: Duluth, Minnesota

 Focus: Connecting Great Lakes Seafarer Welfare Agencies with US and Canadian Lakers and Their Crews


 

 National Maritime Day: May 22, 2011.

 

May God Bless you with Smooth Sailing throughout your day!

Contact Info
Doreen M. Badeaux
Secretary General
Apostleship of the Sea of the United States of America
1500 Jefferson Drive
Port Arthur, TX  77642-0646
PH:  409-985-4545
FAX:  409-985-5945