Western Region Update

Mission Education & Promotion 

June 16, 2008
In This Issue
Maryknoll Ordination
Continuing God's Mission
Mission Sending Celebration
Affiliates
Mass for Vocations
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Maryknoll Ordination
Hung Minh Dinh, M.M., of Garden Grove, Calif., was ordained to the priesthood on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Queen of Apostles Chapel, Maryknoll Society Center in Ossining, N.Y., by His Eminence Edward Cardinal Egan, Archbishop of New York. During the Mass, Reverend Dinh, who has been assigned to work in Africa, participated in the traditional Maryknoll sending ceremony, an event held prior to a missioner's departure overseas.  
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Greetings!

Many thanks to Jerry Grudzen for his excellent presentation at the last Mission Forum on Islam and Christian relations.   Be sure to read more about it in the next issue of the Maryknoll Magazine.   There will be no Mission Forums over the summer.   The next Forum will be in September.
 
Mark your calendars...we'll be sending our newest missionary couples off at the end of August with a Mass and BBQ...see the details below.
 
As many have heard, the diocese will be closing our host parish, St. Alphonsus, at the end of June.  Our Regional Mission Center will remain where it is for now as we explore our options.  
 
We have a new look for our Email Updates.   We hope that you like it and would appreciate any feedback.  Even more, we'd love it if you would pass this on to family and friends who might share an interest in mission:  Forward to a Friend
 
 
Wishing you a restful summer,
Matt, Marie and Kris
 
 

Continuing God's Mission: Building Communities of Justice  

Social Justice Retreat

Saturday, June 28, 2008 at 8:30 am
Where:  St. John Vianney Parish

Join us for prayer, fellowship and renewal at the Social Justice Retreat 2008, June 28, 8:30am-2:30pm at St. John Vianney Parish (Vista Room) in Walnut Creek. Refreshments and lunch are included ($10 donation suggested). This year's theme is Continuing God's Mission: Building Communities of Justice. Our speakers include Deacon Matt Dulka, Maryknoll regional director for mission education and promotion, and Joe Hastings, who works with Catholic Relief Services promoting global solidarity in West Coast dioceses. RSVP by June 26 to John Watkins at 510-267-8379 or jwatkins@oakdiocese.org. For more information, download the flyer.
Mission Sending Celebration
 
Sunday August 31, 2008
2:00 pm
Mass & BBQ
 
Two couples from the San Francisco Affiliates Group:  Pat and Ilona Helmholz and Michele and George Otte, have been accepted as Maryknoll Lay Missioners.  They leave in early September for training and orientation before they are assigned to Kenya and Tanzania.
 
Join us to celebrate their commitment to mission and send them with our blessings and prayers.
 
We'll begin with Mass followed by a potluck BBQ. 
 
RSVP (required) to Kris East at 510-276-5021 or keast@maryknoll.org to coordinate what you're bringing.
Maryknoll Affiliates
 
Eastbay Affiliates: 
Fourth Tuesday of the Month at 7 pm.  Next gathering:
  • July 22nd
  • August 26th
Join the Eastbay Maryknoll Affiliates for their monthly gathering of a potluck dinner, faith sharing and meeting.  Learn more.
 
Where: Maryknoll Center San Leandro
 
Contact:  Mary Ellen Waite
 
San Francisco Affiliates: 
Fourth Saturday of the Month from 11 am to 1 pm.  Next gathering:
  • June 28th
  • July 26th

Where: St. Ignatius Church at USF in the Pedro Arrupe Room.

Contact:  Rich Younkin ryounkin@sbcglobal.net

Mass for Missionary Vocations


Third Tuesday of the Month at 10 am.  Next gathering:
  • June 17th 
  • July15th
  • August 19th
Join us for Mass followed by the Divine Mercy Chaplet and fellowship to pray for the church's mission efforts and for missionary vocations.