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indulgence to all the faithful participating in the Jubilee celebrations that will take place both internationally and in each province and to all those who will participate in

The terms and conditions to receive the indulgence are described in the document sent by the Apostolic Penitentiary. - See more at: http://www.op.

1 Vol. 11, No. 11 November 2015 Plenary Indulgence for Dominican Jubilee We are pleased to inform you that His Holiness Pope Francis has granted the possibility of receiving the plenary indulgence to all the faithful participating in the Jubilee celebrations that will take place both internationally and in each province and to all those who will participate in a pilgrimage to the churches and chapels of the Dominican family. The terms and conditions to receive the indulgence are described in the document sent by the Apostolic Penitentiary. - See more at: -indulgence-dominican-jubilee#sthash.rmnkxjja.dpuf In This Issue Plenary Indulgence 1 Indulgence Definition 2 Provincial Promoter s Letter 3 Prayer Requests 10 Congress Flyer 5 Te Deum 6 800th Anniversary Pilgrimage 7 De Profundis 8 Bro. Tonto 9 OP Moment Trivia 9 Masters of the Order Poster 10 Around the Province 11 Links of Interest 11 13th Century Europe 12 Dominicana Ad 12 CREDITS 12 Internet Newsletter of the Province of St. Joseph Page 1

Plenary Indulgence for Dominican Jubilee General Remarks on Indulgences The following "General remarks on Indulgences" from Gift of the Indulgence summarizes, therefore, the usual conditions given in

2 Plenary Indulgence for Dominican Jubilee General Remarks on Indulgences The following "General remarks on Indulgences" from Gift of the Indulgence summarizes, therefore, the usual conditions given in the Church's law: 1. This is how an indulgence is defined in the Code of Canon Law (can. 992) and in the Catechism of the Catholic Church (n. 1471): "An indulgence is a remission before God of the temporal punishment due to sins whose guilt has already been forgiven, which the faithful Christian who is duly disposed gains under certain prescribed conditions through the action of the Church which, as the minister of redemption, dispenses and applies with authority the treasury of the satisfactions of Christ and the saints". 2. In general, the gaining of indulgences requires certain prescribed conditions (below, nn. 3, 4), and the performance of certain prescribed works To gain indulgences, whether plenary or partial, it is necessary that the faithful be in the state of grace at least at the time the indulgenced work is completed. [N.B. Thus, one must be a Catholic in communion with the Pope, i.e. not excommunicated or in schism.] 4. A plenary indulgence can be gained only once a day. In order to obtain it, the faithful must, in addition to being in the state of grace: have the interior disposition of complete detachment from sin, even venial sin; have sacramentally confessed their sins; receive the Holy Eucharist (it is certainly better to receive it while participating in Holy Mass, but for the indulgence only Holy Communion is required); pray for the intentions of the Supreme Pontiff. 5. It is appropriate, but not necessary, that the sacramental Confession and especially Holy Communion and the prayer for the Pope's intentions take place on the same day that the indulgenced work is performed; but it is sufficient that these sacred rites and prayers be carried out within several days (about 20) before or after the indulgenced act. Prayer for the Pope's intentions is left to the choice of the faithful, but an "Our Father" and a "Hail Mary" are suggested. One sacramental Confession suffices for several plenary indulgences, but a separate Holy Communion and a separate prayer for the Holy Father's intentions are required for each plenary indulgence. (from the EWTN website) Newsletter of the Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic, Province of St. Joseph, U.S.A. Page 2

3 From the Provincial Promoter s Desk Fr. Bede Shipps, O.P. Dear Brothers and Sisters in St. Dominic, It's exciting to have the Jubilee for the Order's 800th anniversary so close at hand, especially as it begins with our own Congress and the visit from Father Cadore. Just today word arrived that a plenary indulgence has been granted, under the usual conditions, for those taking part in the Jubilee celebrations. There is a lot of hustle and bustle Fr. Bede Shipps, O.P., Provincial Promoter in store as last minute arrangements for the Congress, its talks and liturgies, etc., all have to be brought up to speed. So please pray for all who are working so hard to make our days together in College Park a "season of refreshment," an opportunity to stir up into flame the grace given us as members of the Dominican Family. Life has lots of interesting moments. On my way up to a meeting in Emmitsburg, Maryland, the other day, I started chatting with my neighbor at the Waffle House counter, and talk moved from the fall foliage to our families, and from there to literary and dramatic resources that speak about the things that matter the most. (My interlocutor makes his living doing setwork and lighting in the theater.) A brief list of plays and short stories emerged in the conversation--- -Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" and "The Skin of Our Teeth"; the movie "Babette's Feast," which is really a parable of selfemptying, Eucharistic love; the tragic Eugene O'Neill play "Long Day's Journey Into Night," which chronicles a family's devastation by untruth, failure to love, and addiction; O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi;" and a number of others. As we are called to evangelize, such resources can be a bridge to people who have grown up without a clear link to Christ and his Church. So can such websites as Rose Folsom's "The Virtue Connection," as do the sorts of vigils which our student brothers in Washington have made so beautiful and fruitful during the seasons of Advent and Lent, and on the vigil of All Saints. Please pray for hearts to be touched by such outreach. On a more mundane level, in recent weeks I've had to bring inside the guppies that kept our little garden fountain clear of mosquitoes during the summer. (Think of the transfer as a guppy Dunkirk.) All this project involves are efforts to have the right food, water quality, and so on. Yet the whole routine of guppy rescue and care is only a faint shadow of God's care for us. He makes us not pets, but rather his dear children and friends. The Father has sent his only begotten Son as our wisdom and sanctification, who willingly laid down his life to deliver us from sin and death and hell, and to make of us a new creature in the Spirit. Our food is not Petsmart fish flakes, but the Bread of Life, the very Body and Blood of Jesus crucified and risen. The loving Providence of God surrounds us and bears us up at every moment. We have reason to offer continual thanks for so great a love showered upon us. Blessings to you all as we begin the Order's 800th Anniversary Jubilee, and as we pause as a nation to render thanks to our just and merciful God. Assuring you of my prayers as I ask for yours, Your brother, Fr. Bede Newsletter of the Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic, Province of St. Joseph, U.S.A. Page 3

Prayer Requests for the 2015 Congress As you can see, I am casting the nets pretty wide in an effort to collect prayer intentions from Dominican Laity around the Province (and farther), in order for

4 Prayer Requests for the 2015 Congress As you can see, I am casting the nets pretty wide in an effort to collect prayer intentions from Dominican Laity around the Province (and farther), in order for us to unite in praying for all those commended to us, as the 2015 Congress meets November 4 to 6, and the Jubilee Year for the Order begins on November 7th. So, please copy this note to others in your chapters. Regional Presidents, please copy this note to chapter presidents in your region ASAP. They need to get it on Saturday the 31st, the sooner in the day the better. A notebook with the intentions either inscribed or printed will be in the adoration chapel at the Congress. In order to give time to get the notebook suitably prepared, I need to get the intentions sent to me, Fr. Bede (historygardener@yahoo.com), by Sunday night, November 1st. (Obviously there will still be an opportunity for folks to write in further requests when we all arrive at the Congress.) If you are sending in a prayer request or intention, you may include or omit your own name. If you want your intention(s) to be listed together with others from your chapter, then please make sure the intention has your name (and whether or not to include it in the notebook), the name of your chapter, and the city or town where your chapter meets. In this way, Dominican Laity who are unable to be with us in College Park can still be joined with us in prayer before the Lord. May our Triune God bless you all as we celebrate the great company of the saints, who are united in thanks and praise around the throne of God and the Lamb. Your happy promoter, Fr. Bede Newsletter of the Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic, Province of St. Joseph, U.S.A. Page 4

5 See you at the Congress Dominican Congress Province of St. Joseph Nov. 4 to 6, 2015 College Park, Maryland Let us pray to the Holy Spirit to enlighten and encourage us to be ready disciples of Our Lord, through our participation in our Congress. May St. Dominic intercede for his sons and daughters to bring into the world the truth about the love and mercy of Jesus Christ. Amen Newsletter of the Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic, Province of St. Joseph, U.S.A. Page 5

Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, Pray for us! October 7 th Mother of God Chapter #103, W.

,, held its advancements on October 11, 2015. Stanley was our candidate for Temporary Promises. Justin (Br. Hyacinth) and Richard (Br. Pius) advanced into the novitiate.

, gave a day of reflection on the mercy of God on Saturday. Sunday was our advancement day with Fr. Leo Chekai, O.P., and Fr. Nicanor Austriaco, O.P., celebrating Mass. Left to right, Ms.

Catherine of Siena Chapter, #603, in Columbus, OH, made her final promise on Sunday, October 11, 2015, at the Region 6 retreat in Columbus, OH.

6 Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, Pray for us! October 7 th Mother of God Chapter #103, W. Springfield, MA, proudly announces the advancement of Kathleen Ginn and Yolanda Martin into Temporary Promised Formation, on September 20, Our Lady of Mercy Chapter #110, MCI Norfolk, Mass.,, held its advancements on October 11, Stanley was our candidate for Temporary Promises. Justin (Br. Hyacinth) and Richard (Br. Pius) advanced into the novitiate. We also had a little welcoming ceremony for Virginia Di Cara who entered our postulancy. Our spiritual advisor, Fr. Nicanor Austriaco, O.P., gave a day of reflection on the mercy of God on Saturday. Sunday was our advancement day with Fr. Leo Chekai, O.P., and Fr. Nicanor Austriaco, O.P., celebrating Mass. Left to right, Ms. Linda Burr, OP, Formation Director, Kathleen Ginn and Yolanda Martin, and Mr. James Mitson, OP, President Denise Lawson (Zdislava), from St. Catherine of Siena Chapter, #603, in Columbus, OH, made her final promise on Sunday, October 11, 2015, at the Region 6 retreat in Columbus, OH. Left to right: Bob Kratzenberg, formation director; Denise Lawson, making promise; Fr. Reginald Lynch, O.P., retreat master; Janet Wilson, assisted with formation, and David Nixon, chapter president. Our Lady of Peace Chapter,#605, in Cincinnati, OH, received two new members at the Region 6 retreat: Mrs. Maria Johns (Maria Ann Therese Daughter of Jerusalem) and Mr. Michael Vogele (Louis-Marie). Continued on page 5 Newsletter of the Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic, Province of St. Joseph, U.S.A. Page 6

7 Newsletter of the Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic, Province of St. Joseph, U.S.A. Page 7

November 2015 Continued One of the Dominican Family traditions is our regular prayers for our dead.

Springfield, MA Final Promise: May 19, 2013 Date of Death: July 7, 2015 Name: Mrs. Cossette Guy, O.P. Religious Name: Theresa of the Child Jesus Chapter: Mother of God, #103 Location: W.

He took the name of Br. Pier Gio rgio. Father Dominic, pray for us during the Jubilee. Please remember our sisters, Frances and Cossette, who died in Christ with the hope of rising with Him.

8 November 2015 Continued 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. Name: Ms. Frances Pioggia, O.P. Religious Name: Cathe rine Anna o f th e Blessed Sacrament Chapter: Mother of God, #103 Location: W. Springfield, MA Final Promise: May 19, 2013 Date of Death: July 7, 2015 Name: Mrs. Cossette Guy, O.P. Religious Name: Theresa of the Child Jesus Chapter: Mother of God, #103 Location: W. Springfield, MA Final Promise: May 6, 1990 Death Date: August 21, 2015 On September 20, 2015, St. Catherine of Siena Chapter #401 in Fishtown, PA, received Mr. Charles ("Chas") DeFeo, O.P., (center) into the Order. He took the name of Br. Pier Gio rgio. Father Dominic, pray for us during the Jubilee. Please remember our sisters, Frances and Cossette, who died in Christ with the hope of rising with Him. Please pray one Rosary for all our deceased members. 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. Sorrowful Mother, pray for us. St. Joseph, pray for us. Holy Father Dominic, pray for us. SUB TUUM (3rd Century; Oldest Known Prayer to Mary) We fly to thy patronage, O holy Mother of God; despise not our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us always from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin. Amen. Newsletter of the Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic, Province of St. Joseph, U.S.A. Page 8

November 2015 Brother Tonto, Cappa and Canis OP MOMENT TRIVIA Dominican Family by Mrs. Lynn Simpkins, O.P. Who wrote the Summa Theologica Moralis? a. b. c. d. St.

9 November 2015 Brother Tonto, Cappa and Canis OP MOMENT TRIVIA Dominican Family by Mrs. Lynn Simpkins, O.P. Who wrote the Summa Theologica Moralis? a. b. c. d. St. Thomas Aquinas St. Antoninus St. Albert the Great Thomas de Vio Catejan See page 9 for answer. Newsletter of the Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic, Province of St. Joseph, U.S.A. Page 9

A Poster of the Masters of the Order of Preachers A comprehensive list of all the Masters of the Order from St. Dominic to Bruno Cadoré, in a beautiful graphic design.

10 A Poster of the Masters of the Order of Preachers A comprehensive list of all the Masters of the Order from St. Dominic to Bruno Cadoré, in a beautiful graphic design. This is a jubilee project of the student friars of St. Thomas Aquinas Priory, Ibadan, Nigeria. Do you want a copy? Send to Father Paulinus, pauloke24@gmail.com. Newsletter of the Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic, Province of St. Joseph, U.S.A. Page 10

11 AROUND THE PROVINCE... news you can use REGION 4 Attention Attention Attention 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. A Celebration for 800 years! On Sunday, November 8, St. Pius V Church will have a celebratory Mass, at 10:00 AM, to recognize the beginnings of the Order of Preachers, 800 years ago. All Dominicans are invited: the friars from Providence College, the sisters from the parish school (Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia Congregation of Nashville, Tenn.), and the Lay Fraternity of St. Dominic. The OP MOMENT Trivia Answer: OP Moment Trivia is: b. St. Antoninus, the archbishop of Florence, who lived from 1389 to 1459 and was well-known for his work in moral theology, through the Summa Theologia Moralis. He is noted for his piety since childhood. The Florentines loved him for his charity and particularly for his aid during the plague of 1448 and the earthquake of LFSD are requested to wear their scapulars and sit together. There will be a reception, downstairs, following the Mass. REGION 4 Regional Meeting The regional meeting for Region IV will be held Saturday, November 21, 2015, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 117 Washington Street, Bath, PA. Breakfast will begin at 9:00 AM. Please send a registration fee of $15 to Miss Evelyn Orogo, O.P., 48 Sycamore Drive, Bath, PA 18014, by Nov. 7, evelyn.orogo@yahoo.com, (610) REGION 5 Regional Meeting The regional meeting for Region V will be held on Saturday, December 5 and hosted by Affiliate Chapter #516, Joy of the Just. The meeting will be held at Sts. Philip and James Church, 2801 North Charles St., Baltimore, MD and begin with Mass at 9:30 AM. Links of Interest Commemorating the 800 th Anniversary of the Order The Province of St. Albert the Great, USA, has produced fifty-two small articles commemorating the 800th anniversary of the Order. These articles are suitable for copying-and-pasting into Sunday bulletins and can be used also for other purposes. Most of the articles are of general interest, but a handful pertain to specific topics of concern to the Province of St. Albert the Great. These articles are free for the use of any entity in the Dominican Family. Here is the link: drive.google.com/a/curia.op.org/folderview? id=0bw4illeredrqnvrhrmpwr3zzzdq&usp =gmail# Fr. Tom McDermott, O.P. Coordinator of the project Newsletter of the Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic, Province of St. Joseph, U.S.A. Page 11

EXTRA, EXTRA, Read All About IT!!!! Please send Notices of Advancements, Obituaries, and Events of interest to Lay Dominicans, to your Regional Editors. elumen Credits Ms. Marianne T. Jablonski, O.P. veritas18@comcast.

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12 EXTRA, EXTRA, Read All About IT!!!! Please send Notices of Advancements, Obituaries, and Events of interest to Lay Dominicans, to your Regional Editors. elumen Credits Ms. Marianne T. Jablonski, O.P. Provincial Council President Fr. Bede Shipps, O.P., Provincial Promoter, Editorial Staff: November 2015 Mrs. Faith Flaherty, O.P., Managing Editor Mrs. Helen Tice, O.P., Layout/Design Ms. Louise A. Mitchell, O.P., Copy Editor Ms. Amy Strickland, O.P., Calendar Mrs. Lynn Simpkins, O.P. OP Trivia 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. Pray Without Ceasing Last Page Newsletter of the Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic, Province of St. Joseph, U.S.A. Page 12

In This Issue. Vol. 11, No. 7 July Internet Newsletter of the Province of St. Joseph Page 1

In This Issue. Vol. 11, No. 7 July Internet Newsletter of the Province of St. Joseph Page 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