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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, who were affected by the tsunami, 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 the Repose of the Souls of Fr John Mikula, OFM and Fr. Melvin Bennett, Cruise Ship Priests who have passed away in the last month.
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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 Easter Message from the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants & Itinerant Peoples
Message for Holy Easter 2011
Prot. no. 5942/2011/AM
Alleluia! Christ is risen, Alleluia!
Dear people of the sea,
on the Great Vigil of Easter this announcement resonates once again in
every Christian community and I would like it to reach all of you wherever you are.
In spite of the dark clouds hovering over the maritime world because of
the increasing number of pirates attacks, the dangers of criminalization,
the fear of unemployment and many other problems that often are making your life more difficult, the celebration of the resurrection of Christ is a powerful message of encouragement, hope and perseverance which brings joy and new life.
A message of hope, brought to you by the hundreds of dedicated AOS
chaplains and volunteers who every day, in different ports of the world,
visit your ships, open the doors of the Stella Maris centers and of their
hearts to welcome you as brothers and sisters without any discrimination.
With His resurrection, Christ has defeated the forces of division,
jealousy and animosity and has brought unity, love and cooperation.
A message of encouragement, coming from the people who, in various
governmental and non-governmental organizations, are working hard to
develop and implement legislations that will guarantee the protection of
your dignity as workers and persons. Christ, who suffered and died on the cross for our salvation, has revealed how important is every human being.
A message of perseverance, for those who among you feel discouraged,
depressed and especially for the almost 800 seafarers in the hands of the
pirates, since nothing will separate you from the love of Christ who has
conquered the powers of evil. Your hearts should not be filled with fear
and uncertainty even after hearing the tragic news of wars, violence and
natural calamities around the world, because Christ is walking on your
side, giving courage and strength to face the hardships of life.
Dear people of the sea, look ahead with confidence to the future, accept
the life of the Risen Christ as your new life, let the joy of the
resurrection fill your hearts, share it with your families and friends
and, like the disciples, witness that Christ is risen.
Happy Easter to all!
X Antonio Maria Vegliò
President
Fr. Gabriele Bentoglio
Under-Secretary
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Easter Greeting
Dear Friends,
Our Pontifical Council has sent such a beautiful message of hope with their Easter greeting.
It is easy not only for our mariners and fishermen to lose heart in this world, but for those of us serving them to lose hope as well. Some days we may even be tempted to lose heart in the very ministry to which we are called.
Please be assured of our prayers for each of you during this most Holy Week and throughout the year. AOS USA is blessed with so many people who quietly go about the ministry to the People of the Sea each day. Whether you are a Port Chaplain, Cruise Ship Priest, a Catholic Mariner, a volunteer at your local Seafarers' Center, or perhaps a cruise passenger that supports our work, we sincerely appreciate you and give thanks for the work you do.
Rejoice! He is risen! There is nothing that can separate us from the Love of Christ.
Yours in Christ Jesus,
Fr. Sinclair Oubre, J.C.L.
President
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AOS USA Conference
The AOS USA Annual Meeting will be held from May 3-6, 2011, in Duluth, Minnesota.
If you have not yet registered, please do so right away. To register, click the following link:
We hope to see you there!
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Book your hotel for the Conference today!
The Inn on Lake Superior
1-888-668-4352
The Inn on Lake Superior will play host to AOS USA's tenth annual conference.
To call for reservations, call 1-888-668-4352. We have a room block from May 2-May 6. Be sure to tell them you are with the Apostleship of the Sea USA conference.
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International Maritime Organization Circular
Navigation in the sea area surrounding Japan in the wake of the earthquake and tsunami of 11 March 2011
1 Current radiation levels in Japan
1.1 In the wake of the earthquake and tsunami off the eastern coast of Japan
on 11 March 2011 and the damage to the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Japan, an updated joint press briefing was issued (1 April 2011) by the World Health Organization, the International Atomic Energy Agency, the World Meteorological Organization, the International Maritime Organization and the International Civil Aviation Organization stating that radioactive material from the damaged Fukushima Daiichi Plant is gradually spreading outside Japan into
the global atmosphere but at extremely low concentrations that do not present any health or transportation safety hazards. The United Nations Organizations continue to closely monitor the situation and will advise of any changes.
1.2 Japanese authorities confirmed that all international sea ports not damaged by the earthquake and tsunami are operating normally and that no health risk has been detected around the ports, based on the results of measurements of radiation levels by local governments. Further information covering all aspects of the response of the Ministry of Land,
Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan as well as information regarding the radiation dose in Tokyo Bay can be found on the following websites:
http://www.mlit.go.jp/page/kanbo01_hy_001411.html
http://www.mlit.go.jp/kowan/kowan_fr1_000041.html
1.3 Screening for radiation of passengers arriving from Japan is currently considered
unnecessary at airports or seaports around the world.
1.4 Further information is available on the website of the World Health Organization
http://www.who.int/en/
2 NAVAREA warnings
2.1 NAVAREA warnings including designated dangerous area around the Plant have been
issued by the NAVAREA XI Coordinator (Japan) and also other precautionary warnings have
been issued by other NAVAREA Coordinators.
Circular letter No.3175/Rev.1
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3 Action required
3.1 Member Governments and organizations are invited to bring this circular to the attention
of shipowners and shipmasters and advise them to comply with the latest navigational warnings
issued by the NAVAREA XI Coordinator (Japan), taking into account further precautionary
advice issued by other NAVAREA Coordinators, in the wake of the damage to the Plant.
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Please read the following articles with updates regarding the BP Oil Spill. These are very good updates courtesy of
Maritime-Executive.com
Oil Spill by the Numbers a Year Later
The Macondo Well what really happened and lessons learned
NOAA - All Federal Waters of the Gulf now open
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 Vacation Substitute for Port Chaplains
My name is Father Dick Barclift. I offer to substitute for vacationing Port Chaplains. I am trained, certified, have my TWIC card and current credentials and I have the support of my local Bishop. I am also a Cruise Ship Priest Member of AOS USA. For more information and inquiries contact me at: Fr. Dick Barclift Catholic Diocese of Peoria in Illinois 110 19th Street #205 Rock Island, IL 61201 PH: 309-737-5353 frbe@mchsi.com |
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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 Città del Vaticano
Details of payment: Pontificio Consiglio Migranti - account no. 22 52 70 13
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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.
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