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pilgrim and a preacher of grace, as we prepare to celebrate the Jubilee of the Order we ask you to pour again into us the Spirit of the Risen Christ, that we might faithfully and joyfully proclaim

1 Vol. 11, No. 7 July 2015 The Jubilee Prayer Commemorating the 800th Anniversary of the Order of Preachers God, Father of mercy, who called your servant Dominic de Guzman to set out in faith as an itinerant pilgrim and a preacher of grace, as we prepare to celebrate the Jubilee of the Order we ask you to pour again into us the Spirit of the Risen Christ, that we might faithfully and joyfully proclaim the Gospel of peace, through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. In This Issue Jubilee Prayer 1 Provincial Promoter s Letter 2 Bro. Tonto and Cappa 2 Novena for St. Dominic 3 Te Deum 4 De Profundis 4 Lay Congress Flyer 5 OP Moment Trivia 7 Around the Province 7 Links of Interest 7 Congress Registration 8 Dues Notice 10 Dominicana Ad 10 CREDITS 10 Internet Newsletter of the Province of St. Joseph Page 1

From the Provincial Promoter s Desk Fr. Bede Shipps, O.P. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Saint Dominic, This week has meant several boxes of lettuce from the garden, and the fresh article (butter crunch) is quite wonderful.

Even after more than fifty years of gardening, I never cease to be amazed as the little dots of green appear in the seedbeds, and then become something beautiful or tasty or both.

Scripture repeatedly employs imagery from garden or field or vineyard to speak of the growth that God makes possible in our lives, and of the fruitfulness which God looks for and requires of us.

2 From the Provincial Promoter s Desk Fr. Bede Shipps, O.P. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Saint Dominic, This week has meant several boxes of lettuce from the garden, and the fresh article (butter crunch) is quite wonderful. Grapes are getting big on the vine; basil is sizing up, and lots of flowers that were seeds in flats a year ago are blooming freely. Even after more than fifty years of gardening, I never cease to be amazed as the little dots of green appear in the seedbeds, and then become something beautiful or tasty or both. A gardener or farmer is working to Fr. Bede Shipps, O.P., Provincial Promoter help that process happen, and looks for results over time. Scripture repeatedly employs imagery from garden or field or vineyard to speak of the growth that God makes possible in our lives, and of the fruitfulness which God looks for and requires of us. "I planted, Apollos watered," writes Saint Paul, "but it is God who gives the growth." The prophet Isaiah describes a vineyard lovingly planted and tended by God, but unproductive, a disappointment. The Lord Jesus even speaks of himself as the Vine, and of us as his branches. So it's good to ask ourselves, "Am I giving myself to the prayer, conversion, and daily faithfulness that will make for real growth in the Lord? Am I choosing to give of myself to help others in my chapter to gain spiritual growth? Do my decisions help my priory or chapter to be more truly one mind and heart in God? Am I pondering the truth and sharing the truth, so that together we may give holy witness, drawing others to live with Jesus as Lord?" Cardinal Newman somewhere observes that growth is the evidence of life. If we're not growing, we are in fact moving backwards. As the Church in this season uses green vestments precisely to point out the growth intended with the help of Word, Spirit, and sacraments, let's pray for one another to be indeed growing, faithful, and fruitful in the Lord. Please continue to pray for all the preparations for our provincial congress in November, and please plan to attend if you can. Good things happen when O.P.'s come together to concentrate on living out the four pillars of prayer, study, community, and apostolate. All manner of volunteers will be needed to help with liturgy, registration, and other aspects of our meeting. If you'd like to volunteer, please contact your regional president and Marianne Jablonski. Wishing you every blessing in our Dominican Family, Fr. Bede St. Mary Magdalen Protectress of the Order, Pray for us. July 22 Brother Tonto & Cappa Newsletter of the Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic, Province of St. Joseph, U.S.A. Page 2

3 Novena Prayer for St. Dominic s Feast Day The Feast of St. Dominic is August 8 th so start this Novena on July 31 st. Beloved Father Dominic, you humbly followed in the footsteps of the poor Christ as a devoted Watchdog of the Lord, preaching by day and praying by night. Like Jesus you converted sinners, healed the sick and raised the dead to life. To teach sound doctrine you founded an Order of preachers. To exemplify perfect charity and self-sacrifice you raised up an army of martyrs. To perpetuate prayer in the Church you raised up a legion of cloistered nuns. To minister to my family, friends, parish and Dominican community, you inspired me. Gentle Father, grant me the favor I ask (name it), and the grace to live and die a strong and prayerful Catholic. Good Father Dominic, help me! Pray 3 Hail Mary s Newsletter of the Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic, Province of St. Joseph, U.S.A. Page 3

Holy Rosary Chapter, Merchantville, NJ celebrated the Final Promise of Simone Angelucci at St. Peter Convent (chapel), Merchantville, N.J., on Sunday, May 17, 2015.

Holy Rosary Chapter, Merchantville, NJ celebrated two receptions on June 7, 2015: Our new novices are Regina Terranova (Sister Mary Joseph) and Brian Houghwout (Brother Louis Marie Maximillian).

Send the names and dates of members who have died to your Regional Editor, so that they can be included in our continued prayers for the dead.

, and in particular for those listed below. Fr. Leo Gagnon, co-founder with Mrs. Helen McPhillips, O.P., of our Corpus Christi Pro Chapter, Portsmouth, NH, died Thursday, May 28' 2015, in Manchester, NH.

4 Holy Rosary Chapter, Merchantville, NJ celebrated the Final Promise of Simone Angelucci at St. Peter Convent (chapel), Merchantville, N.J., on Sunday, May 17, Simone took the name Mary Magdalene. Submitted by: Mrs. Virginia Wacker, O.P., Chapter President Left to right: Virginia Wacker, Simone Angelucci, Rev. Anthony Cataudo, O.P., and Deacon Emil Ralbusky. Holy Rosary Chapter, Merchantville, NJ celebrated two receptions on June 7, 2015: Our new novices are Regina Terranova (Sister Mary Joseph) and Brian Houghwout (Brother Louis Marie Maximillian). Left to right: Brian Houghwout, Virginia Wacker, President and Regina Terranova. Send the names and dates of members who have died to your Regional Editor, so that they can be included in our continued prayers for the dead. One of the Dominican Family traditions is our regular prayers for our dead. Please have a Mass celebrated for all the deceased members of the Dominican Laity in the Province of St. Joseph, U.S.A., and in particular for those listed below. Fr. Leo Gagnon, co-founder with Mrs. Helen McPhillips, O.P., of our Corpus Christi Pro Chapter, Portsmouth, NH, died Thursday, May 28' 2015, in Manchester, NH. His funeral Mass was celebrated June 1, 2015 at St. Joseph Cathedral, Manchester, NH, with Bishop Peter Libasci presiding. The Corpus Christi members mourns his passing deeply. Name: Mr. John P. Noonan, O.P. Religious Name: Thomas Aquinas Chapter: Our Lady of Hope #206 Location: Mastic Beach, N.Y. Final Promise: August 10, 2014 Date of Death: April 29, 2015 Name: Mrs. Mary Jane Sweet, O.P. Chapter: St. Thomas Aquinas/ Our Lady of Providence #105 Location: Providence, RI Final Promise: January 28, 1990 Date of Death: May 4, 2015 Name: Mrs. Marie S. Terreri, O.P. Religious Name: Dominica Chapter: Immaculate Heart #304 Location: Buffalo, NY Final Promise: June 27, 1999 Date of Death: May 30, 2015 Name: Mrs. Esther Heavern, O.P. Religious Name: Corinne of the Sacred Heart Chapter: Immaculate Heart #304 Location: Buffalo, NY Final Promise: February 12, 1967 Date of Death: June 9, 2015 Please remember our brother, John, and sisters, Mary Jane, Marie, and Esther, who died in Christ with the hope of rising with Him. Please pray one Rosary for all our deceased members. Newsletter of the Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic, Province of St. Joseph, U.S.A. Page 4

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July 2015 Links of Interest Laudto Si: https://laudatosi.com/watch AROUND THE PROVINCE news you can use An Examination of Conscience for Adults: REGION 4 http://www.fatima.

7 July 2015 Links of Interest Laudto Si: AROUND THE PROVINCE news you can use An Examination of Conscience for Adults: REGION 4 requests/examconc.asp Attention Attention Attention Movies: Due to the Congress in November 2015, it has been necessary to cancel the Annual Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic Retreat, hosted by Region IV. Hopefully, this decision will enable more members to attend the Congress which occurs only once every ten years. Hope to see you there. Register online for the Congress on our website: then go to What s New. Nota Bene: Hotel reservations are separate. The Dominican Mission in Linden, Virginia July 4 Blessed Pier-Giorgio Frassati Pray for us. OP MOMENT TRIVIA by Mrs. Lynn Simpkins, O.P. Which pillar of Dominican Life suffered the most in the United States for their first few centuries of service? a. b. c. d. Prayer Study Community Preaching See page 10 for answer. The contemplative nuns of St Dominic's Monastery in Linden, Virginia, have had a beautiful video done to let people know about their life and mission. The video can be found on the front page of their website or directly through this link v=vba2wwpua3q&feature=youtu.be. They are in the process of paying off their current mortgage so they can start phase II which includes a large chapel and guest rooms. Please know that donations to the nuns can be made through this following webpage donate.html. Newsletter of the Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic, Province of St. Joseph, U.S.A. Page 7

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DUES NOTICE MEMBERS: Your FY 2015-2016 Provincial dues are due July 1st, 2015. Dues are $60 per year per member and are to be collected by the chapter treasurer (or designated member).

10 DUES NOTICE MEMBERS: Your FY Provincial dues are due July 1st, Dues are $60 per year per member and are to be collected by the chapter treasurer (or designated member). The treasurer then sends the total dues collected from the chapter members in a check, along with a list of paid members names. The checks should be made payable to the LFSD and sent to: LFSD PO Box 142 Depew, NY A request for rosaries for the African missions. Please send any rosaries you can to the following address: Rosary Project for Africa Remigius Kintu Columbia Pike Silver Spring, MD EXTRA, EXTRA, Read All About IT!!!! Please send Notices of Advancements, Obituaries, and Events of interest to Lay Dominicans, to your Regional Editors (see below). elumen Credits Ms. Marianne T. Jablonski, O.P. veritas18@comcast.net Provincial Council President Editorial Staff: Mrs. Faith Flaherty, O.P., Managing Editor elumened@verizon.net Mrs. Helen Tice, O.P., Layout/Design prouille_1216@comcast.net Ms. Louise A. Mitchell, O.P., Copy Editor lamitchell99@hotmail.com Ms. Amy Strickland, O.P., Calendar canonlaw@hotmail.com Mrs. Lynn Simpkins, O.P. OP Trivia lsimpkinsnp@gmail.com Reg. 1 Mrs. Faith Flaherty, O.P. elumened@verizon.net Reg. 2 Ms. Maria Vida, O.P. trysaint@hotmail.com Reg. 3 Mr. Louis Pizzuti, O.P. loupizzuti@yahoo.com Reg. 4 Mr. Donald Wacker, O.P. angelicdoctor@msn.com Reg. 5 Ms. Ann Devine, O.P. Anndeliasd@gmail.com Reg. 6 Mr. Michael Murphy, O.P. murphym@mmtjmt.onmicrosoft.com The Internet Newsletter of the Province of St. Joseph is published monthly and sent to subscribers via . To subscribe, please contact prouille_1216@comcast.net Copyright 2015.The Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic Province of St. Joseph, U.S.A. All rights reserved Permission to reprint is granted provided that citation is made to elumen with the volume, issue, and year, and to the author and title of specific articles. OP MOMENT Trivia Answer to OP Moment Trivia is: b. The early friars on the frontier lacked the traditional emphasis on study. Some friars were sent to Europe to study and Regent of Studies were appointed for brief periods of time during the first two centuries in America. To address this major concern, the House of Studies was established in 1905 in Washington, D.C., adjoining the Catholic University of America who conferred their first degrees in Last Page Newsletter of the Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic, Province of St. Joseph, U.S.A. Page 10

Novena for St. Dominic s Feast Day

Vol. 10, No. 7 July 2014 Novena for St. Dominic s Feast Day The Feast of St. Dominic is August 8 th so start this Novena on July 31 st. Beloved Father Dominic, you humbly followed in the footsteps of the