 Mission Education & Promotion
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Greetings!
May is traditionally dedicated to Mary, the mother of Jesus. You may have wondered why Maryknoll has the name of our Blessed Mother in its name. Father Price, co-founder of Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers along with Bishop James A. Walsh, had a special devotion to Our Lady. Almost 100 years ago, they selected Sunset Hill overlooking the Hudson River, near Ossining, New York as the site for the Seminary and headquarters of the community. This beautiful hill (knoll) became known as Mary's Knoll and the community as Maryknoll.
Mary is still very important to the Maryknoll family. Enshrined in a red kiosk of Chinese design at the center of the Quadrangle at the Maryknoll Center stands the original sculpture by Sydney Woolett. This is the site of the Departure Ceremony from which the mission bell is rung and Maryknollers journey to their foreign mission assignments.
Most local Mission Houses have a statue of Our Lady of Maryknoll to remind us of the co-founder's vision to live out the Mission of Christ at home and around the world through the example of Mary. To learn more about the history of Maryknoll, visit www.maryknoll.us for links to the U.S. Regional Mission Houses and the main Society website at www.maryknollsociety.org.
Blessings, Kris Kris East/ Mission Promoter/Coordinator 510-276-5021 | keast@maryknoll.org |
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Our Lady of Maryknoll - Western Region Mission House
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Prayer to Our Lady of Maryknoll
Mary, Mother of all people and of their only Savior, look down upon this family that bears your name and be mindful of Maryknoll. Remember that Maryknoll is the work of your inspiration and that it was cradled by your maternal hands. Make Maryknoll truly yours in purpose and in spirit. Keep it strong in charity, instant in prayer, humble in sentiment, bold and steadfast in its design to carry the name of Jesus to the uttermost ends of the Earth.
Inspire us, O Lady of Maryknoll, with that concern for people that fills your own Immaculate Heart. Teach us to see the image of God in all people; to cherish the most neglected and despised among them; to labor for them as their servants; to die for them if need be, that they may live.
Mary, Mother and Queen of Maryknoll, give us, we beseech you, the true marks of your holy calling. To you and your Divine Son we give the pledge of our love and loyalty now and forever. Amen (Bishop James E. Walsh)
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  Movie Night: The Other Side of Immigration
Thursday, May 30, 2013 @ 7pm
Regional Center - 16642 Ashland Ave, San Lorenzo 94580
Based on over 700 interviews in rural Mexican towns where about half the population has migrated to the U.S. to work, The Other Side of Immigration asks why so many Mexicans come to the U.S. and what happens to the families and communities they leave behind. A thought-provoking documentary provides a perspective on undocumented immigration rarely witnessed by American eyes, challenging audiences to imagine more creative and effective solutions to the problem. Running time: 55 min. Admission is FREE! No wheelchair access. Discussion follows the film.
Contact Kris East at (510) 276-5021 or at keast@maryknoll.org for more information
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 Movie Night: Life of Pi
Thursday, June 27, 2013 @ 7pm
Regional Center - 16642 Ashland Ave, San Lorenzo 94580 A young man with spiritual roots in Hindu, Christianity and Islam, survives a disaster at sea and is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While cast away, he forms an unexpected connection with another survivor: a fearsome Bengal tiger. Run-time: 127 min. Film will be followed by discussion. Admission is FREE! No wheelchair access. Contact Kris East at (510) 276-5021 or keast@maryknoll.org for more information. |
 Save the Date - Mission Education Training Program
Friday, September 13 - Sunday, September 15 2013
We are excited to offer a Mission Education Training Program for teachers, principals, DREs, lay ecclesial ministers, catechists, priests, deacons and wives.
--Incorporate a stronger sense of mission into your ministerial identity and spirituality.
--Develop skills and resources to better integrate the mission 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.
Four two-hour sessions over the course of the weekend at our Maryknoll Mission Center in San Lorenzo within a retreat environment. Opportunities for individual prayer, communal liturgy and reflection. Meals are included and rooms are available for overnight accommodation. We will begin with dinner on Friday evening and conclude with Mass at the parish on Sunday morning.
Session 1: God's Mission, Scriptural and Historical Foundations
Session 2: Continuing Pentecost Today, Models and Methods of Mission
Session 3: Developing a Spirituality Based on Mission and Global Solidarity
Session 4: Developing and Implementing Mission Education
Each participant will receive a Mission Resource Kit, including the book, "What is the Mission of the Church?," sample posters and study guides, DVDs and more.
For more information contact Kris or Susan at 510-276-5021.
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 Taize Candle Lit 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 Liturgy and Potluck
Wednesdays
12:00pm Liturgy
12:30 pm Potluck Lunch
Regional Mission House 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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 Regional Mission House Mission Education & Promotion
Western Region
16642 Ashland Ave.
San Lorenzo, California 94580
General Hours
Mon-Fri 9 am to 4 pm
Flash Donation: Click here to donate $10 by credit card to support Maryknoll's mission activities here and around the world:
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