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Prayer Requests:
For our new Pontiff, Pope Francis that he may shepherd Christ's flock, authentically calling each of us to be imitators of Christ.
For our Pope Emeritus Benedict, as he starts his new life devoted to prayer for the Church. May his prayers strengthen & encourage Pope Francis and all of our Church leaders and laity. And may we all remember to send our returned prayers for him.
For the continued healing and quick recovery of our AOS USA Administrative Board member, Will Watson, who underwent heart surgery last week.
For the repose of the Soul of Tom Adams, son of AOS - Diocese of Beaumont Ship Visitor Alvin Adams. May his soul and the soul of all the faithful departed, rest in peace. And May Christ sustain and comfort his family.
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Easter Message from the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People
Dearest People of the Sea,
After the silence of Good Friday, an acclamation full of joy and amazement fills the streets of Jerusalem: "Christ, our Hope, is risen"! This proclamation of the Resurrection, heard 2000 years ago, has reached all the nations, races, and languages through the course of the centuries, and cannot be silenced in the hearts and on the lips of Christians.
Even today, in present times of uncertainty and in anxiety for the future, we must proclaim with fortitude: "Christ, our Hope, is risen"! Christ, who is our Hope and our Resurrection - these two words must always go together.
In the Risen Lord, we rediscover the enthusiasm and the sense of our life as a testimony of the love and fidelity of God. In the Risen Lord we pass on a new hope to all seamen and fishermen, along with their families.
In the Risen Lord, we rediscover the strength to build global solidarity between all people of the sea, with the faith to build a community of humankind that is less egoistical and more a communion of ideas and intentions.
In the Risen Lord, we transform the solitude of the crews and their families into a living presence that revives our hearts and carries the hope of a sincere love that knows no boundaries or distances.
In the Risen Lord, everyday difficulties and problems, united with the sufferings of Christ, become a
hope of redemption.
In the Risen Lord, the darkness and desperation of our lives are filled with light, so as to announce the hope of a new life, guided and sustained by Christ.
In the Risen Lord, we become new creations, reborn to a new humanity, and called to repeat to the entire sea world the great joy of Easter: Christ, our Hope, is risen!
A Blessed Easter to all!
Antonio Maria Card. Vegliņ
President
Joseph Kalathiparambil
Secretary
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AOS-USA Conference
Special Hotel Rates End April 1!
REGISTER NOW!
Dear Friends,
Just a friendly reminder that the special conference rate for your hotel will be ending on April 1st!
So.......
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Latest Apostolatus Maris Bulletin
Dear Friends, We encourage you to read the latest Bulletin from the Apostleship of the Sea International office at the Vatican. Apostolatus Maris Bulletin #114 |
AOS USA Welcomes Catherine of Siena Institute Associate for Special Evangelization Workshop
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In response to Pope Benedict XVI's call for a new initiative of evangelization during this Year of Faith, the Apostleship of the Sea of the United States of America is very excited to have partnered with the Catherine of Siena Institute to offer a full day workshop on forming intentional disciples of Jesus Christ. The Catherine of Siena Institute is a program of the Western Dominican Province dedicated to equipping parishes for the formation of lay Catholics for their mission in the world. The institute provides innovative programs, resources, and leadership training that are faithful to Church teaching and which enable parishes to become dynamic centers of lay discipleship, formation, and mission.
Their web site offers resources to assist individuals who are seeking to discern their personal missions, and to help clergy and other pastoral leaders who want to see dynamic Catholic apostles emerge in their parishes.
Fr. Gregory Jensen is a priest of the Orthodox Church in America (Russian Orthodox), and offers trainings for the Catherine of Siena Institute throughout the US.
Fr. Jensen will draw upon Sherry Weddel's groundbreaking work Forming Intentional Disciples, and will guide participants to reflect on:
- How intentional discipleship differs from and fosters Catholic identity and is the source of the spiritual life and foundation of effective pastoral ministry.
- How discipleship makes catechesis a life-changing experience.
- How to introduce post-modern people to Jesus and the Church.
- How to recognize pre-discipleship stages of spiritual growth and facilitate spiritual growth in the baptized and non-baptized.
- How you can share your own personal witness and the "Great Story" of Jesus in gentle, intriguing, and non-threatening ways.
- How the charisms help spiritual seekers make the journey to intentional discipleship.
Don't delay. Register now by CLICKING HERE
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Important Upcoming Events for
AOS USA Members
AOS-USA Annual Conference
April 23 - 26, 2013
Jacksonville, FL
Hotel: Hampton Inn Jacksonville
Conference Venue: Assumption Catholic Church
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National Maritime Day
May 22, 2013
National Day Prayer and Remembrance
Sponsored by the Apostleship of the Sea
Saturday May 18, 2013
12:10 p.m.
Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Main Celebrant: Most Rev. J. Kevin Boland
Bishop Promoter of the Apostleship of the Sea
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