QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER OF THE CLERICS OF SAINT VIATOR Volume 2 , Num b er 4
Winter/Spring 1997
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Viatorian Parishes Collaborate ...
Springfield School Benefits _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ __ with an average 15 new
members to racism and
families each week.
potential gang and drug
Although some distance apart in size, geography and resources, both parishes share a common Viatorian perspective on sharing and commitment to issues of social justice.
problems. The school was reorganized in June of last year, following 11 years of dedicated service by the Springfield Dominican Sisters in operating the school while receiving no compensation for
As an inner city parish,
their labors. The
St. Patrick is
original enrollment was 53 students in
Fr. Eck preaching the Lenten Mission
"... both parishes share a common Viatorian perspective on sharing and commitment to issues of social justice."
T he cold of this past
education in an urban
winter in Springfield,
area of limited
Illinois was dispelled at
resources .
St. Patrick Parish School
St. Thomas More is
by the warm generosity
located in suburban Las
of members of the St.
Vegas at Henderson,
Thomas More Catholic
which is in the heart of
Community, Henderson
the Green Valley area,
Nevada. St. Patrick
the fastest growing
School has a small
community of new
enrollment of 76 pupils,
housing construction in
experiencing all these
but a large commitment
the country.
issues daily - from
The parish is growing
healthcare needs of its
to the values of Catholic
kindergarten through 8th grade, and has grown to 76 this year. Although the large majority of students are non-Catholic, the Diocese of Springfield offers strong annual subsidies to insure the success of the school and its mission of teaching values for a lifetime. Continued on page 3
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From The Provincial's Perspective _ _ __ Dear Friends,
Viator Reverend Robert M. Egan, C.S. V. Provincial
Publisher Philip J. Skeris Director of Development
Managing Editor VIATOR is published quarterly by the Clerics of St. Viator, the Viatorians, for friends, families, parishioners and alumni of Viatorian apostolates. The Clerics of St. Viator are religious priests and brothers sent by the Catholic Church to teach the Faith and proclaim Jesus Christ as Gospel. In parishes, schools, and a variety of other ministries Viatorians work with Christian communities to live, deepen and celebrate their faith. Our legal title is: Clerics of St. Viator.
Collaboration is something that is easy to talk about but often times very difficult to accomplish. This edition of VIATOR provides an excellent example of collaboration in church ministry. During this past Lent, Father John Eck, C.S.V., Pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Springfield, Illinois, spent a week preaching a parish mission at St. Thomas More Parish in Henderson, Nevada. I hope that you like the story and its description of how two Viatorian parishes have collaborated and work closely in ministry for the church. If you have other examples of "cross country" collaboration or any suggestions as to how we might better foster a spirit of collaboration among our Viatorian parishes and schools, please feel free to write and make your suggestions. In this issue you will also read about a 70th birthday celebration held for Brother Leo Ryan, C.S.V., at St. Viator High School in early April. This event raised significant money for the Ryan Scholarship Fund designated for students at St. Viator High School. You may also notice a new feature in our newsletter - Points to Ponder. From time to time, we get requests regarding the possible ways in which individuals can make gifts to the Viatorians. These are often among my most favorite letters and phone calls! Seriously though, we thought it might be helpful to provide some information regarding gift possibilities for the Viatorians, and so we offer this new feature in our regular newsletter. Finally, this issue of VIATOR includes a picture of the new Provincial Council there may even be a few faces that you recognize! The new Provincial Council began its term of service on Sunday, June 8, 1997 during an Evening Prayer Service held in the Chapel at our Viatorian Province Center in Arlington Heights. I hope you enjoy all of the features in this edition of VIATOR. It is a pleasure to continue to communicate with you and to share the Viatorian story in its many phases. Please know that you and your families continue to be remembered in the prayers of all the Viatorians. We are grateful for your support and continued loyalty to our community. Sincerely,
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Robert M. Egan, C.S.V. Provincial
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Springfield School Benefits (continued) Fr. John Eck, C.S.V. pastor of St. Patrick was invited to preach a Lenten Mission and Retreat by Fr. Dan Nolan, C.S.V. pastor of St. Thomas More. The personal response to social justice issues was the requested theme of the four day Lenten
Fr. Eck visiting kindergartners (L to R) Charli ]o Rector, Sylvia Holmes, Cassandra Schusse/e, and David Har ris (back to camera )
Mission, and the concluding retreat. As a community sign of faith in action, the generous Mission
Sha 11 nice Graves teaches her favorite Pas tor to dance
collections were
full scholarships to St.
directed to St. Patrick
Patrick School for use
for general support of
where the need is
the school. Before Fr.
greatest, joining St. Jude
Eck' s arrival, the St.
Parish, Rochester, IL as
Thomas More Catholic
financial supporters of
Community had
this important
pledged a gift of two
educational ministry. •
(L toR) Fr. Daniel No lan , Pastor St. Thomas More, Fr. John Eck, Fr. Kennet/1 Morris, Associate Pastor St. Tlwmas More.
Celebrating 117 Years ...
St. Anne Novena Continues _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ The 117th annual novena in honor of St. Anne will be held at the historic original shrine of St. Anne in the United States July 1826. Begun in 1880 and under Viatorian direction since the 1940's, the shrine is located at St. Anne
Catholic Church in St. Anne, IL on Highway #1, about 12 miles Southeast of Kankakee. Over the years, the observance evolved and the celebration on the actual Feast Day of July 26th includes several masses offered for the
hundreds of faithful who arrive from throughout metropolitan Chicago and surrounding states. Confessions are heard, and a communal anointing of the sick is also conducted, the relic of St. Anne is publicly
venerated, and the day concludes with a public procession through the town. The full novena, beginning July 18, will be preached by Fr. Richard Pighini, C.S.V., pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Kankakee, IL. For more information, call 815 / 427-8265. •
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Did You Know? The Kankakee Region of the Chicago Province includes ministries ranging from elementary, religious and higher education to parish pastoral work, nursing home and development center chaplaincies.
Education: Higher Education: Benedictine University, Lisle
Elementary: Maternity BVM School, Bourbonnais St. Patrick/St. Theresa School, Kankakee
Parish Ministry:
Chaplaincies:
Maternity BVM, Bourbonnais Our Lady of Victory Nursing St. Patrick, Kankakee Home, Bourbonnais Sacred Heart, Goodrich Shapiro Development Center, Saint Anne, St. Anne Kankakee Saint George, St. George Good Shepherd Manor, Momence
In addition, Viatorians often assist in parishes at Sunday and Holy Day masses.
70th Birthday Celebration...
Scholarship Fund Adds $50,000 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ A recent celebration of Friendship and Service honored Brother Leo Ryan, C.S.V. on the occasion of his 70th Birthday. Hosted by St. Viator High School in Arlington Heights, Illinois more than 315 individuals attended the con-celebrated liturgy,
reception and program. Friends arrived from around the world, including those from World War II days, the Peace Corps, Cathedral Boys High School, Spalding Institute and other friends. The first six Brother Ryan Scholars were also in
attendance. Special gifts from the event totaled $50,000 in additional funds for the Brother Leo V. Ryan Scholarship Fund at St. Viator High School. Individuals interested in contributing to the scholarship fund may
call or write Lynda Connor in the Advancement Office of the school at 847/ 3924050, Ext. 154 or the address is: St. Viator High School, 1213 East Oakton Ave., Arlington Heights, IL 60004. •
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Partners in Faith Provide
Points to Ponder.... _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ From time
receive inquiries regarding possible gift arrangements in supporting the Viatorian Mission as Teachers of Faith. Beginning with this issue, we will briefly explore several options regarding Charitable Gift Annuities and other arrangements in an effort to provide answers, to highlight possibilities and to
illustrate the benefits of tax-advantaged giving for you and your loved ones. In gratitude for an education many years ago that has helped me achieve financial and family success, I would like to provide a substantial gift to the Clerics of St. Viator. I do not need additional current income now, but would like to further strengthen my retirement with additional fixed and
guaranteed income. How can I accomplish this? A Deferred Gift Annuity is the perfect match for your objectives. In addition to advancing the work of Viatorians, you will defer annuity income; receive a fixed and guaranteed income in a later year (and therefore at a higher rate) of your choosing, and also receive a substantial income tax deduction for the current tax year. And if
your gift is highly appreciated in value, you will also avoid a good portion of capital gains tax liability. For a personal, no obligation and confidential gift annuity proposal, or for more information or answers, call or write: 847/398-6805 Philip Skeris, CAHP, CFRE Office of Development Clerics of St. Viator 1212 East Euclid Street Arlington Heights, IL 60004 . •
Chapter of Election ...
New Province Leadership Team ___________ The Via torian Province of Chicago gathered on Easter Monday, March 31st in person and via conference call to elect a new four-year leadership team. The Superior General of the Clerics of St. Viator, Very Reverend Leonard Audet, C.S.V. was present for the proceedings based at St. Viator High School in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and General Councilor Fr. Mark Francis, C.S.V. was present in Las Vegas at Bishop Gorman High
School. Fr. Robert M. Egan, C.S.V was re-elected as Provincial for an additional four-year term , and Fr. Robert E. Erickson, C.S.V. and Fr. Richard A. Rinn, C.S.V. were elected as Councilors. Father Egan appointed Father Rinn Assistant Provincial and Father Erickson as Treasurer. Viatorian Fathers Lawrence D. Lentz, pastor of Maternity BVM Parish in Bourbonnais, IL and Thomas R. von Behren,
(L to R) Viatorian Fathers Thomas von Behren, Richard Rin n, Robert Ega n, Robert Erickso n, and Lawrence Len tz
President of Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, NV were appointed as Provincial Councilors by Fr. Egan. The new Leadership
Team was formally installed at an Evening Prayer Service at the Province Center Chapel on Sunday, June 8th. •
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