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Joe Moons will attend the meeting of English-speaking provincials in London, England, January 6-14.

1 Holy Cross Province News January Birthdays 1 Don Senior 8 Nicholas Divine 12 Arthur Carrillo Alfredo Ocampo 22 Ron Corl Updates... January 2018 We extend sympathy to John Patrick Day on the loss of his brother, Larry, who passed away during the Christmas holidays. May he rest in peace. Joe Moons will attend the meeting of English-speaking provincials in London, England, January Chris Gibson will move from Chicago to Sacred Heart Monastery in Louisville, Kentucky, effective January 13. The Provincial Council meets January via Skype. Provincial Visitation for Christ the King Community will be January The Inter-Provincial Council Meeting will be held at Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center in North Palm Beach, Florida, during January 29-February 2. LOOKING FORWARD... January 3 Birthday of St. Paul of the Cross January 5 Feast of St. Charles of Mount Argus At the Chicagoland Passionist Family Christmas party, $1,000 was collected and presented to Guillermo Casas, a resident of Senior Suites who needed financial assistance. Senior Suites is the former Immaculate Conception Monastery on Harlem Avenue in Chicago. Guillermo was overwhelmed with gratitude. Many thanks to our Passionist Family who contributed. Happy New Year! Holy Cross Province 1420 Renaissance Dr. Suite 312 Park Ridge, IL Submit news to Claire Smith csmith@passionistmonastery.org Address changes to Loretta Ciesielski loretta@cppo.org

Airdo, legal counsel for the Provincial Office.

.. Clemente Barrón (far right) with the San Antonio Community of

2 Page 2 Photo Ops... Chicago, Illinois... Joe Moons and Don Webber attended the holiday party hosted by Kopon Airdo, legal counsel for the Provincial Office. (l-r): Don Webber, Mike Airdo and Joe Moons. San Antonio, Texas... Clemente Barrón (far right) with the San Antonio Community of Passionist Partners. Detroit Michigan... St. Paul of the Cross community and retreat center staff were ready for Christmas! (missing from photo: Phil Paxton).

Page 3 Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School... Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin Visits Holy Family Cristo Rey Mr.

Jon Chalmers, as well as several board members. The mayor and his staff attended a presentation on the state of the school and future plans for Holy Family Cristo Rey.

their future aspirations. The City of Birmingham employs two of the students in the Division of Youth Services.

school without a coat. On Monday, December 11, BIS President Ashfaq Taufique, along with several other BIS members, delivered 50 new fleece jackets to the school.

3 Page 3 Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School... Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin Visits Holy Family Cristo Rey Mr. Randall Woodfin, the newly-elected mayor of Birmingham, Alabama, visited Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School on Wednesday, December 13, to meet with President, Fr. Jon Chalmers, as well as several board members. The mayor and his staff attended a presentation on the state of the school and future plans for Holy Family Cristo Rey. Mayor Woodfin was interested in speaking with some of the student ambassadors about their participation in the Corporate Work Study Program, their experience at Holy Family Cristo Rey and their future aspirations. The City of Birmingham employs two of the students in the Division of Youth Services. Birmingham Islamic Society Donates Jackets for Students The Birmingham Islamic Society (BIS) recently held a fundraiser to purchase outerwear for Holy Family Cristo Rey students who come to school without a coat. On Monday, December 11, BIS President Ashfaq Taufique, along with several other BIS members, delivered 50 new fleece jackets to the school. We are so grateful to our Muslim neighbors for their support of Holy Family Cristo Rey! (l-r): Math teacher Wade White spoke with Mayor Woodfin on behalf of the faculty. On a Mission... Cedric Pisegna preached an Advent Mission at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Mandeville, Louisiana, December 2-6. Cedric preached to a full church each night of the mission. Cedric signs one of his books for a mission attendee.

party at Moretti s Ristorante & Pizzeria

4 Christmas Celebration... Page 4 On Wednesday, December 13, the Provincial Council, Provincial and Development Offices, St. Vincent Strambi Community and invited guests attended their annual Christmas party at Moretti s Ristorante & Pizzeria in nearby Rosemont, Illinois. Joe Moons said the blessing before the meal. Pat DePaola, Phil Jackson and John Schork. Tim O Brien, Loretta Ciesielski and Barbara Ayers. Jim Strommer and David Colhour. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Chicagoland Passionist Family!

in Chicago to celebrate the Christmas holiday.

Santa Claus brought gifts for the children.

5 Korean Martyrs Catholic Church... Page 5 Before the Christmas Vigil Mass, Tu-Jin Kim and Don Webber joined the parishioners at Korean Martyrs Catholic Church in Chicago to celebrate the Christmas holiday. Parents performed with their children. Santa Claus brought gifts for the children. Parishioners performed a lively dance for the audience. Tu-Jin offered two-dollar bills as a sign of good fortune for the new year. The choir performed for everyone as well.

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Holy Cross Province News March 2017 March Birthdays 13 Bruno D Souza 18 Ward Biddle Randal Joyce 25 Tu-Jin Paul Kim 26 Eric Meyer Professions 5 Jorge Stanfield Ordinations 26 Denis McGowan Updates... Joe