News from Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers Western Region

Northern California Events and News

June 2011

E-mail Update

Greetings from Maryknoll!

Spirit of Pentecost Another period of transition is upon us: the Easter season concludes wtih Pentecost, when Jesus' disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit and exited their hiding place to proclaim the Good News of God's love in the world.

Young people everywhere are graduating and moving on to their next adventure in school or career and so we pray that they carry with them the spirit of Pentecost and follow their hearts.

Here at Maryknoll we are well underway with our parish visit season. See the schedule below of where our missioners will be this summer.

We hope to see you soon!

Peace,

Kris

Kris East, Mission Promotion Coordinator

Back from the Holy Land!

Tuesday, June 28

7pm

Maryknoll Center

Sabeel is an International Peace Movement initiated by Palestinian Christians who seek a just peace based on two states - Palestine and Israel.

Former Maryknoller Tom Samway and Maryknoll Affiliates Bob and Nancy McFarland traveled to the Holy Land with Friends of Sabeel this past February for the 8th annual Conference. They will share with us their first-hand experiences and the latest news of the conflict between Israel and Palestine.

Schedule of Parish Visits by Maryknoll Missioners:

Come hear a Maryknoll missioner preach at the weekend masses at these parishes this summer. If you want a Maryknoller to come to your parish, contact Kris by email or call her at 510.276-5021.

6/12 St. Timothy, Morro Bay CA

6/12 St. Cecilia, Los Angeles CA

6/19 St. Francis Xavier, Kearns UT

6/26 Ascension Church, Los Angeles CA

6/26 St. Alphonsus, Fresno CA

6/26 Our Lady of Guadalupe, San Jose CA

7/10 American Martyrs, Manhattan Beach CA

7/10 Madonna del Sasso, Salina CA

7/10 St. Dominic (Holy Family), Security CO

7/10 St. Nicholas, Los Altos CA

7/17 St. Joseph the Worker, Loma Linda CA

7/17 St. Joseph, Cotati CA

7/17 Cathedral of the Madeleine, Salt Lake City, UT

7/24 St. Vincent de Paul, Huntington Beach CA

7/24 Mission Dolores Basilica, San Francisco CA

7/24 St. Mary of the Angels, Ukiah CA

7/24 St. Patrick, Holyoke, CO

7/31 St. Matthew, Phoenix AZ

7/31 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Fresno CA

7/31 St. Mary Magdalen, Camarillo CA

Taize Prayer Gathering

Second

Wednesday of the Month

at 7 pm

Maryknoll Center

Taize is a meditative common prayer using song, chants, scripture, reflection and periods of contemplative silence, a prayer that does not end, but continues in the silence of the heart. Within this sacred space one is drawn into a deeper awareness of God's presence; it is a prayerful opportunity for self-reflection.

Contemplative prayer is seen as a critical path in mission. It is through prayer that we are connected with God and it is in the silence of our hearts that God communicates and shares with us God's mission of love for the world.

Taize will be held the second Wednesday of every month in the Chapel at the Maryknoll Center at 16642 Ashland Avenue, San Lorenzo. The hour long service will start at 7:00 p.m. with Ruth Picha. Ruth is a Spiritual Director, who trained at Mercy Center in Burlingame.

Lunch with Jesus: Weekly Liturgy and Potluck

Wednesdays

12:15 pm Liturgy

12:45 pm Potluck Lunch

Maryknoll Center Chapel

One of the most significant ways in which Jesus did mission was around table, sharing a meal. Join us at our weekly liturgy (Mass if a priest is present, otherwise Liturgy of the Word with Communion) in our Chapel, followed by a potluck lunch in our Dining Room.

Save the Date

Retreat: "From Contemplation to Action"
August 26 - 28, 2011

Spending time alone with God and contemplating scripture leaves us with the desire to act on what we've learned and experienced. But how? Discover for yourself what the Holy Spirit is saying to you. Join us at this summer retreat. Lodging and meals included. Call Kris at 510-276-5021 for more information. Reservations will open in July with a link in this newsletter.

Clergy Pilgrimage to Sites of Central American Martyrs
Jan 16 - 27, 2012