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Greetings!
I hope you're having a great summer!
I recently returned from an immersion trip to Kenya and Tanzania with a parish group. The picture is from our visit to a HIV/AIDS project started by Maryknoll in Nairobi.
The people of East Africa face many challenges. Nonetheless, the group repeatedly remarked how impressed they were with the hospitality, joy and hope they received as they traveled from the slums of Kibera to the plains of the Serengeti to the villages on the shores of Lake Victoria. Especially during this 100th anniversary of the founding of the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers it was amazing to not only see the legacy of what mission has brought to Kenya and Tanzania, but also what the people and Church of Africa have brought to the rest of the world.
We have some great events coming up, including a retreat on Aug. 26-28 sponsored by the Maryknoll Affiliates that ponders that age old question, are you a Mary or a Martha? Developing a Global Spirituality, Balancing Contemplation and Action.
We are also pleased to announce that renown ORBIS author, Megan McKenna will be with us on September 15th for a special evening.
We continue to beef up our mission education resources and invite you to explore our expanded website and blogs including new resources on the famine in East Africa and the birth of the African nation of South Sudan.
We look forward to being in touch.
Peace,
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 Retreat: Developing a Global Mission Spirituality: Balancing Contemplation and ActionFriday, August 26th to Sunday August 28th
 Are you a Martha or a Mary? Jesus lived the balance between contemplation and action. As his disciples trying to carrying on his mission, we often times find ourselves struggling to find the right mix of silence and activity, of prayer and ministry and of contemplation and action.
Join us for this retreat to celebrate both the gifts of contemplation and action and reflect on how in our own life we strive to find the right balance.
This retreat is sponsored by the Eastbay Maryknoll Affiliates, a community of men and women grounded in global spirituality to do their part to carry on the mission of Jesus locally and abroad. Join them for the weekend to learn more about how to develop a spirituality rooted in the mission of Jesus that balances contemplation and action in service for the Reign of God.
The retreat includes the screening of the award winning film, "Of Gods and Men" and opportunities for silence, reflection, sharing and community building. It begins with a simple dinner on Friday night and concludes with the opportunity to celebrate the Eucharist with the community at St. John the Baptist Parish on Sunday morning.
For more information contact Kris East at 510-276-5021.
Overnight accommodations are available. Learn more about our retreat facilities here.
Suggested donation of $100 to cover accommodations and costs, but please feel free to offer whatever you can afford.
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Megan Mckenna: What Will Be Remembered of You?
September 15, 2011 7pm - 9pm
Maryknoll Center Chapel
Based on the Gospel story of Jesus and the unnamed woman who anointed him for his burial, author Megan McKenna will lead us in a personal examination using stories of women from all religious traditions, both ancient and contemporary.
Join us for this unique opportunity!
Donation of $10 suggested at the door. |
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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.
8/7 St. Timothy, Morro Bay CA
8/7 Our Lady of Good Counsel, Pearl City (Oahu) HI
8/14 St. Anthony, Mendocino CA
8/14 St. Anthony, Kailua (Oahu) HI
8/14 St. Aloysius, Point Arena CA
8/14 St. Joseph the Worker, West Jordan UT
8/21 Holy Spirit, Fresno CA
8/21 St. Joseph, Pinole CA
8/21 St. Angela, Pacific Grove CA
8/21 Holy Trinity, Honolulu (Oahu) HI
8/28 St. Elizabeth, San Francisco CA
8/28 St. Patrick, Arroyo Grande CA
8/28 St. Francis of Assisi, Burney CA
8/28 Immaculate Conception, Ewa (Oahu) HI
9/11 Sacred Heart, Salt Lake City UT
9/18 Saint Patrick, Salt Lake City UT
9/18 St. Ambrose, Berkeley CA
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Education Resources
 Catechists, Teachers, RCIA Leaders, DREs, we're here to help YOU!
One of the most time consuming aspects of educating is lesson plan preparation and gathering resources. We've done that for you! We have lesson plans developed by an educator on topics such as the current drought situation in Somalia, World Malaria Day, Mission Songs and more. Lesson plans are developed for grade school, middle school and high school/adult grade levels. Best of all, they're free!
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The Maryknoll Centennial Symposium
CHURCH IN MISSION: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
Explore New Perspectives of Faith from Asia, Africa, Latin America
Discover the Gift of Mission for Your Own Life Journey
Gain key insights from Maryknoll missioners and presenters including:
Ms. Marie Dennis
Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I.
Rev. Daniel Groody, C.S.C.
Sr. Antoinette Gutzler, M.M.
Rev. Stephen Judd, M.M.
Sr. Madge Karecki, SSJ-TOSF
Rev. Peter Phan
Sr. Ana Maria Pineda, R.S.M.
Dr. Dana Robert
Rev. Ronald Rolheiser, O.M.I.
Rev. Robert Schreiter, C.PP.S.
Rev. Robert Schroeder, S.V.D.
Guest Celebrant:
Bishop Ricardo Ramirez, C.S.B., D.D.
Thursday, October 6-Saturday, October 8
Catholic Theological Union
5401 S. Cornell Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60615
Limited Seating...Please register online no later than August 15
www.ctu.edu/maryknoll
For more information email Greg Darr at gdarr@maryknoll.org
or phone 773.493.3367 x262 |
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Clergy Pilgrimage to Sites of Central American Martyrs
Jan 16 - 27, 2012
 This pilgrimage for bishops, priests, brothers, and deacons begins on Monday, Jan 16th in Guatemala City and concludes on Jan 27th. Participants will visit the places of the martyrs including the grave of Archbishop Oscar Romero, the four religious women, and the Jesuits at UCA. For more information, please visit the website http://www.maryknollpilgrimage.org/Don't pass up this very affordable opportunity to enter into the spirituality of these amazing people who gave their lives in support of the Gospel! |
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Taize Prayer Gathering
Second
Wednesday of the Month
at 7 pm
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 the 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.
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Reflection
You Can Make a Difference
I particularly remember when a child was brought in our clinic at Nimule in Sudan. The child was just skin, bones, and slumped over. I looked at him and thought to myself that if they bring one sicker child to the clinic who looks like this, I do not think I can go on again. It is just too much. So, we did what we could for that child as well as the other children. What we were doing was handing out flour and oil, and the parents would take their children home and feed them.
Six weeks later, that same child came back. He was jumping around and smiling. There are moments when you feel like you cannot do one more thing and you just try for the sake. Then when you see someone like that child get better in a few weeks, you know that you made a difference with that child. And if you make a difference with that one, you can make a difference with another one.
True story, Dr. Susan Nagele, MLM, Nimule,(former) Sudan.
Check out more resources like this.
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Save the Dates
Mission Education Training Session
Friday, October 21st to Sunday, October 23rd Maryknoll Center
Retreat: Forgiveness, the Path to God
Friday, November 4th to
Sunday, November 6th
Maryknoll Center
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Mission Education & Promotion
Western Region
Regional Center
16642 Ashland Ave.
San Lorenzo, California 94580
General Hours
Mon-Fri 9 am to 4 pm
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