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Greetings!
Greetings!
With the opening of the Year of Faith, the Synod on New Evangelization and Mission Sunday later in October, mission is in the spot light. Which is great, however, we might be better to think of mission as the spot light itself.
Emil Brunner said
"The church exists by missions like fire exists by burning."
Another way to say this is that the church does not have a mission, but rather, the mission has a church. The Vatican II document on mission makes clear that the pilgrim church is missionary by its very nature.
The job of continuing the mission of Jesus is given to all who are baptized, not just the few who head off to Tanzania or Bolivia. The challenge then is how to develop a spirituality grounded in that mission, so that mission is incorporated into every relationship and every action.
Not an easy task, all other things considered; and probably only happens when we come together as community to support and encourage each other.
Here's some opportunities for you to get your missionary on this month: We have our Mission Education Training Program on Oct. 19-21, Deacon Matt will be speaking on the Vatican II Document on Mission on October 16th and we have a new program to help parishes become more mission focused: From Maintenance to Mission, Engaging in the Mission of Jesus.
Movie Night will be at Newman Hall Holy Spirit Parish in Berkeley. We'll be showing a documentary on martyr Franz Jagerstatter followed by a reflection.
Finally, and certainly not least, the Maryknoll Sisters continue their Centennial Celebration with a talk and reading by Sr. Claudette LaVerdiere, MM from her award winning book "On the Threshold of the Future, the Life and Spirituality of Mother Mary Rogers." This will begin at 4 pm this Sunday, October 14th at the Maryknoll Regional Center and will be followed by a Ritual Celebration and Potluck Supper. Copies of the book will be available for purchase.
We've also revamped our website with new mission education resources. Check it out at: www.maryknoll.us
We are here to help you and work together to better live out our call to Christ's mission. I look forward to hearing from you.
Peace,
Kris
Kris East, Mission Promoter
keast@maryknoll.org
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 Telling the Story of Vatican II:
Does the mission still have a church?
When: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 @ 7:30pm
Where: Elizabeth Ann Seton
3999 Bernal Ave.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Decree on the Mission Activity of the Church: From the pews to preaching the Gospel to all creation. Does the mission still have a church?
By Deacon Matt Dulka, Regional Director, Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers.
One in a series of talks on Vatican II on Tuesday evenings from May until October at Catholic Community of Pleasanton.
For more information, please call Kris East at (510) 276-5021 or email to: keast@maryknoll.org
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A few spaces are available for the
Mission Education Training Program next weekend!
 October 19 - 21, 2012
We are excited to offer a Mission Education Training Session for teachers, principals, DREs, lay ecclesial ministers, catechists, deacons and priests. Incorporate a stronger sense of mission into your ministerial identity and spirituality. Develop skills and resources to integrate into your ministry and programs. Help your students and parishioners come alive in their faith as you animate and support them in their calling to take part in the mission of Jesus.
Click here for more information and to register.
Four two-hour sessions over the course of the weekend at our Maryknoll Regional Center in San Lorenzo. Overnight accommodations available.
Call Kris or Matt for more information (510) 276-5021
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Movie Night at Newman Hall:
Franz Jägerstätter
When: October 22, 2012, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Where: Newman Hall Holy Spirit Parish
2700 Dwight Way (at College Ave.)
Berkeley, CA 94704
Join the Nonviolent Peacemaking Group at Newman Hall for a showing of a documentary film about Franz Jägerstätter and an interview with Bishop Thomas Gumbleton on the Just War Theory.
Franz Jägerstätter, an Austrian farmer, devoted husband and father, and devout Catholic, was executed in 1943 for refusing to serve in the Nazi army. For many years Jägerstätter's solitary witness was honored by the Catholic peace movement. Now, with his beatification in 2007, his example has been embraced by the universal church.
Following the two films Kris East, Mission Promoter for the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, will lead a guided reflection and discussion.
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From Maintenance to Mission; Engaging in the Mission of Jesus!
 At Pentecost, the mission of Jesus received a Church, a community of men and woman filled with the Holy Spirit, who left the comfort and safety of the upper room to venture out into the streets of Jerusalem. From there the spark of God's love spread like wildfire.
Today, more than ever, people need the Good News of God's love. From our closest relationships, to our own parishes, to our local communities and even to far corners of the world we are called to leave the comfort of our upper rooms, cross borders and follow in the footsteps of Jesus.
For more information on scheduling this workshop at your parish, contact:
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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.
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Daily reflections, news, events, pictures and more on Facebook.
Check out the pictures and stories from Kevin Foy's recent immersion trip to Haiti, the retreat for the CSUEB students at the Regional Center,and the plans for the Maryknoll Sisters Centennial Celebration this weekend!
Speaking of Immersion Trips
Have you ever thought about going on an immersion trip with Maryknoll? We have trips coming up 2013 to Guatemala and Bolivia
 | | Taken during Dcn. Matt Dulka's trip to Bolivia |
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Mission Defines Us
"We do not define God's mission. It defines us. It tells us who we are, what our mission is, how we are to do ministry, worship, spirituality, evangelism. There is no aspect of the Christian life, thought, and ministry that is not connected with God's mission to the world.
As Jesus sends the Holy Spirit, so the Spirit fills the Church, sends it forth, and remains within it always serving Christ, the chief minister of the church."
In the Name of Jesus by Henry Nouwen |
Lunch with Jesus: Weekly Liturgy and Potluck
Wednesdays
12:00pm Liturgy
12:30 pm Potluck Lunch
NOTE NEW TIMES!
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.
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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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