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Honoring Reverend Bernard Scianna, O.S.A., Ph.D.
APRIL 26, 2019 Program Book Sponsored by Denise & Rob Utter
Congratulations to Fr. Bernie for his years of ministry and as Prior Provincial of the Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel of the Order of St. Augustine.
Francis and Kathleen Rooney Foundation
Welcome from the Prior Provincial Dear Friends of the Augustinians, Thank you for being part of our province’s 7th Annual Gala! We appreciate this extraordinary demonstration of your friendship and support, and we hope that you have an enjoyable evening! Since its inauguration in 2010, the Augustinian Gala has proven to be invaluable - not only for the muchneeded financial support that it provides, but also because it gives us the opportunity to gather together as a family. With that in mind, I am delighted we are honoring Fr. Bernie Scianna, O.S.A. the man who initiated this celebration in his first term as Prior Provincial. The people, the joy, and the generosity you see around you tonight are all a testimony to the great impact Fr. Bernie has had in his 25 years of priesthood. Please take the time to read over the summary of this his service to the Order on page 4, for it is surely too extensive for me to encapsulate here. However, the love and generosity that Fr. Bernie has inspired tonight cannot be attributed to just a list of accomplishments; rather, it is because of the personal, pastoral care that he has demonstrated to individuals and families, especially in those most important moments. No doubt, Fr. Bernie has already been making quite the impact in the lives of students over at Villanova in his new position as Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life! As a Province we have much to look forward to in the coming months! On June 9th, Br. John Arulthas, O.S.A. (currently assigned in Canada) and Br. Nicholas Mullarkey, O.S.A., (currently assigned in Tulsa), will make their solemn, perpetual vows to the Augustinians at St. Rita Shrine Chapel. Br. Jack Tierney, meanwhile, will be ordained to the diaconate soon after. Please check our website, midwestaugustinians.org, for more details as we have them! Thank you for your continued love and support! Sincerely in Christ and St. Augustine,
Very Rev. Anthony B. Pizzo, O.S.A. Prior Provincial of the Midwest Augustinians
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Menu FIRST COURSE: SOUP Bookbinder Soup Red Snapper, Sherry SECOND COURSE: SALAD Bacon and Goat Cheese Salad Strawberries, Dried Cranberries, Caramelized Walnuts, Spinach, Pretzel Crouton, Warm Bacon Vinaigrette THIRD COURSE: ENTRÉE Beef Wellington Served with Honey Roasted Carrots and a medley of Roasted Root Vegetables, Piped Truffle Mashed Potatoes Red Wine Reduction served Tableside Vegetable Wellington Served with Israeli Cous Cous, Broccolini and Roasted Heirloom Carrots DESSERT Trio of Mini Cheesecakes Baileys, Chocolate Chip, and Blackberry Cheesecake served with Quenelle of Whipped Cream, Fresh Raspberries and Berry Coulis
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University. In 2006, he received a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Oklahoma, Norman. His doctoral dissertation, published under the title A Community of Faith, examines how St. Augustine’s philosophy of education has been put into practice throughout the history of Cascia Hall School, Tulsa In 1993, Fr. Bernie was appointed Associate Pastor of St. Clare of Montefalco Parish, Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan. He was a teacher and campus minister at St. Rita High School from 1989 to 1991 and at Providence Catholic High School from 1991 to 1992 and 1994 to 1997.
2019 Honoree Fr. Bernie Scianna, O.S.A., Ph.D.
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he Midwest Augustinian Provincial Council, together with the Augustinian Advancement Advisory Council, have chosen Fr. Bernie Scianna, O.S.A. as the honoree for the seventh annual Augustinian Gala. It is a fitting capstone to Fr. Bernie’s tenure as Prior Provincial. Since he inaugurated the Gala in 2013, the evening has become the Province’s most important fundraising event. To explain the accomplishments of Fr. Bernie is also to tell the story of the growth and transformation of the Midwest Province over the past decade. It was within just the first two years of his tenure as Prior Provincial that the Province established its Health Care Community in Crown Point, Indiana; underwent its first financial audit; established the Advancement Office; and sold the Tolentine Monastery. Further, in 2012, Fr. Bernie instituted a new "Culture of Vocations" Program that utilized online outreach and was placed under the direction of Fr. Tom McCarthy, O.S.A. As a result of these pro-active efforts to establish a new generation of Augustinians, Fr. Bernie was able to assign eight new Augustinians into active ministry at our parishes and schools. Fr. Bernie’s own life story is, similarly, entwined with the Augustinian friars. He is a member of the Class of ’83 at St. Rita High School on Chicago’s South Side, where he was marked by the mentorship and guidance of friars such as Fr. David Brecht, O.S.A. and Fr. Patrick Murphy, O.S.A. Having discerned a vocation with the Order, he went on to Villanova University, where he received a B.A. in History in 1987, and continued into the novitiate. After professing first temporary vows in 1988, Fr. Bernie resided at St. John Stone Friary in Chicago while undertaking theological studies. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1993, and, in the same year, he earned an M.Div. from Catholic Theological Union and an M.A. in Education from St. Xavier
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Father Bernie was named Headmaster of Cascia Hall School, Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1997. In addition, he was the Chairperson of the Augustinian Secondary Education Association, which promotes collaboration among Augustinian high schools in the United States and Canada. He was instrumental in the development of the Augustinian Values Institute, which holds annual workshops to form lay administrators and faculty of Augustinians schools in the qualities which underlie Augustinian education. The Augustinian benefactor and Cascia Hall alumnus, Anthony Lauinger, praised Fr. Bernie’s service to the school: "When Father Bernie arrived in Tulsa 22 years ago to accept his assignment as Headmaster of Cascia Hall, the first thing he did was arrange to meet privately and individually with each member of the Cascia Hall Board. He sought each member’s advice, suggestions, and insights. Father’s humility and openness to the counsel of others have been among the many virtues that have enabled him to serve his students, fellow faculty, and brother Augustinians so very well. His innate servant-leadership qualities have allowed him to achieve great things for the Order, for the Province, and for the Church." His service as Headmaster ended when he began his first to term as Prior Provincial Midwest in 2010. He was re-elected to a second term in 2014. He finished his 8-year term as Prior Provincial on June 2018, and has now been assigned to the position of Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life at Villanova University. On the occasion of Fr. Bernie’s 25th anniversary mass at St. Rita Shrine Chapel, Provincial Advancement Council Member and St. Rita High School Alumnus, Mark Hacker, said in his tribute: "When it comes to Ministry, my family’s experience with Fr. Bernie is certainly not unique. Like countless other families, we can say that somehow, some way Fr. Bernie finds a way to be there to celebrate, to comfort, or to pray with us at the most significant, the most important times in our lives [...] Fr. Bernie has been and continues to be there for us with his kindness, his compassion, his intellect, and his humor. I honestly don’t know how he is able to do it. It is nothing short of amazing to hear so many people share similar stories of how Fr. Bernie finds a way to be there at the moments that matter."
Provincial Council “The Counselors have the duty of assisting the Prior Provincial Prior Provincial in the governance of the Province Province by theirSecretary prudent advice and energetic work. Together with the Prior Provincial they constitute the Council of the Province.” – The Constitutions of the Augustinian Order Prior Provincial
Province Counselors
Very Rev. Anthony Pizzo, O.S.A.
Rev. Richie Mercado, O.S.A.
Province Counselors
Very Reverend Bernard C. Scianna, O.S.A., Ph.D.
Reverend Thomas R. McCarthy, O.S.A. First Counselor, Vocations Director
Reverend Richard J. McGrath, O.S.A., Ph.D. Second Counselor, Province Treasurer
Province Secretary Rev. John Merkelis, O.S.A.
Brother Thomas P. Taylor, O.S.A. Province Secretary Rev. Robert Basler, O.S.A.
Br. Joe Ruiz, O.S.A.
Reverend R. William Sullivan, O.S.A. Third Counselor Rev. Homero Sanchez, O.S.A.
Rev. James Halstead, O.S.A. Province Treasurer
Reverend John D. Merkelis, O.S.A. Fourth Counselor, Vicar Provincial Rev. Rich Young, O.S.A.
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Most Rev. John C. McNabb, O.S.A.†
Rev. David L. Brecht, O.S.A., Ph.D.†
Deacon Jim Foody
Most Rev. Robert F. Prevost, O.S.A., J.C.D.
Rev. Jack Gavin, O.S.A.†
Rev. Anthony Pizzo, O.S.A.
Most Rev. Daniel T. Turley, O.S.A.
Rev. Bill Sullivan, O.S.A.
Rev. Ray Ryan, O.S.A.†
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2018
Ernie Mrozek
Rev. Thomas McCarthy, O.S.A.
Rev. John Merkelis, O.S.A.
Rev. Mike Slattery, O.S.A.
Rev. Jim Friedel, O.S.A.
Bro. Jerome Sysko, O.S.A.
Rev. Ted Tack, O.S.A.â€
Don & Anne Berschback
Anthony & Phyllis Lauinger
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Gala Proceeds Support... Men in Formation & Vocations Outreach Our Vocations are the future of our religious order. These young men in formation and discernment will be the next leaders of the Church. We are blessed to have seen a steadily growing amount of young men interested in joining our community the past few years. Placing greater emphasis on vocations outreach will allow these efforts to blossom.
Missions in Northern Peru For over 50 years, the Augustinians have been serving the impoverished regions of northern Peru. This service takes place in schools, parishes, and in basic human support activities across a rugged mountainous area covering well over 14,000 square miles. Thanks to the dedication of the Augustinians, there are now over thirty solemnly professed Augustinians in Northern Peru.
Retired & Infirm Augustinians It is only right and just that we care for those who give all their lives in service to the Church. This includes those currently retired and infirm, those currently serving in active ministry, and those who have joined the Augustinians in recent years. The Midwest Province established the “Covenant of Care� program in 2010, which states that Augustinians should live in religious community for as long as physical health permits.
Where We Serve Unlike a diocese, which cares for an area within specific geographic boundaries, the Augustinians move without borders to serve wherever the Church needs. For example, the Augustinians answered the call to found Cascia Hall Preparatory School in 1926 at the request of the local bishop in Northeastern Oklahoma. In 1963, the Augustinians answered the Pope’s request to evangelize Latin America by establishing missions in Northern Peru. Today the Midwest Augustinians staff parishes and high schools in the United States and Canada, in addition to serving as U.N. delegates, hospital chaplains, and university professors.
Mission Statement We, the Augustinians of the Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel, are members of the worldwide Order of St. Augustine in the Roman Catholic Church. Centered in the Eucharist and prayer, we search for God in community by sharing our lives, goods and spiritual journey with each other and the people of God. In harmony of mind and heart on our journey toward God, our experience of common life flows into and shapes our ministries. We continue to serve the Church in schools, parishes and missions as we seek to discern new paths of service to which God calls us. 2019 Augustinian GalA
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Augustinian Advancement Advisory Council The Council is comprised of highly respected and influential laymen and laywomen from states and cities across the Province who serve the Augustinians through generous contributions of time, talents, and treasure. They advise the Provincial and his advancement staff on fundraising and communications strategy and programs, and they also provide leadership in these efforts. Members are appointed by the Provincial and may serve multiple two-year terms. Norma Berman Ted Berman Anne Berschback Donald Berschback Matthew F. Coughlin, III Jim Foody Nancy Foody Ryan Gandurski
Michael Gerrity, Chief Advancement Officer Mark S. Hacker Catherine Hennessy Ed Hennessy Gregory Jania Wayne Klasing, Emeritus Member Anthony J. Lauinger Pat Ormsby
Very Rev. Anthony Pizzo, O.S.A., Prior Provincial Lisa Ann Solava, PHR Richard Solava Robert Sullivan Denise M. Utter Robert Utter Martin Wojcik, CFRE, Chairman Mike Zunica
Our Midwest Augustinians The following Augustinians, as part of the Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel, have served as pastors and teachers, missionaries in both foreign and domestic lands, Bishops, Priests, Deacons, and Religious Brothers, administrators and counselors, retreat leaders and parish missioners, leaders of social justice and ministers of Holy Sacraments, coaches, and chaplains. Adelsbach, David W. Andrews, Edward A. Basler, Robert C. Bates, Donald J. Broudou, Joseph G. Cook, Philip C. Currier, John Patrick Danber, Bernard R. Deffenbaugh, Terry Dodaro, Robert J. Dowling, John J. Dueweke, Robert F. Emken, Mark D. Flores, Raymond Flynn, John F. Follmann, Roland F. Friedel, James C. Gersbach, Karl A. Griffin, Thomas E. Halstead, James R. Hamill, William A. Heyman, Jerome M. Hibbard, John M. Isley, Stephen Jacobs, Richard M. Joutras, Samuel L.
Kaiser, Frederick R. Kersten, Edward J. Knies, Jerome G. Koscielniak, Paul L. Kret, John A. Laird, Martin S. Lego, William E. Lewandowski, Don Maibusch, Henry B. McCarthy, Thomas R. McCormick, Joseph E. Mercado, Richie Merkelis, John D. Mullarkey, Nicholas J. Nicholas, Gerald A. O’Connor, Michael J. Ohner, John M. Osborne, Thomas L. Palmer, Richard D. Petraitis, David V. Pizzo, Anthony B. Prevost, Robert F. Raths, Jeffrey D. Roccasalva, Joseph Ruiz, Joe L. Sånchez, Homero
Scheible, Ronald E. Schurman, Robert J. Scianna, Bernard C. Siegel, Joseph D. Sheridan, James J. Slattery, Michael J. Sotak, John J. Sparacino, Lawrence Steinle, Christopher Sternemann, Reinhard Stobba, Joseph G. Sturn, Angelo A. Sullivan, R. William Sysko, Jerome A. Szura, John P. Taggart, Frederick H. Tasto, John P. Taylor, Thomas Thomas, Spencer Thompson, James G. Tierney, Jack Turley, Daniel T. Tyma, John A. Young, Richard A.
Novices
Pre-Novices
Men of Heart David Relstab, 22
Ramon Riesgo, 22
Matt Riggio, 40
Johannes Schmidt, 28
Ken Zesso, 24
Michael Riggs, 26
Palos Hills, IL
Chula Vista, CA
Downingtown, PA
Guayaquil, Ecuador
St. Charles, MO
Centereach, NY
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Javier Aguilar, 34
Sarfraz Alam, 34
Fr. John Arulthas, 44
Robert Baiocco, 46
Fr. Joseph Broudou, 55
William Gabriel, 26
Hyderabad, Pakistan
Toronto, Canada
Batavia, NY
Omaha, NE
Elizandro Contreras, 39 La Vega, Dominican Republic
Fr. Ray Flores, 45
Choluteca, Honduras
Las Cruces, NM
Dover, NH
Adnan Ghani, 33
Jeremy Hiers, 38
Emmanuel Isaac, 33
Sam Joutras, 26
Atsushi Kuwahara, 33
Daniel Madden, 29
Mauricio Morales, 28
Nick Mullarkey, 32
Gujrat, Pakistan
Hebron, KY
Faisalabad, Pakistan
Joliet, IL
Fukuoka, Japan
New Hope, PA
Granada, Nicaragua
West Des Moines, IA
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Jeff Raths, 25
Arturo RenterĂa, 41
Joe Roccasalva, 28
Dominic Smith, 41
Spencer Thomas, 25
Jack Tierney, 28
Davison, MI
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Riverside, CA
Tulsa, OK
Sun Prairie, WI
Newly Solemnly Professed
Newly Ordained Nicholas Porter, 35
Maxime Villeneuve, 31
Bryan Kerns, 29
Philip Yang, 38
Los Angeles, CA
San Diego, CA
Philadelphia, PA
Anaheim, CA
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A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors Gala Overall Sponsors Mark & Mindy Hacker The Mrozek Family Gala Co-Sponsors The Thomas Dower Foundation James E. Walsh Reception Sponsor Kathleen & E. Blake Hastings Program Book Sponsor Denise & Rob Utter Flowers Sponsor Wendy & Greg Jania Video Sponsor Milann H. Siegfried and Family Music Sponsor Anne & Don Berschback Men of Heart Cards Sponsor Denise & Rob Utter Reverence Table Sponsor International Insurance Brokers, LTD
Directory of Sponsored Tables Saint Augustine Tables Peggy & Matt Coughlin Mark & Mindy Hacker Kathleen & E. Blake Hastings The Mrozek Family Eileen & Fred Neal†Scianna Family
Saint Rita Tables Augustinian Community of Burns Hall Friary at Villanova Ed & Catherine Hennessy Little Company of Mary Sisters
Saint Monica Tables Augustinian Community of Providence Catholic High School James & Nancy Foody St. Joseph College Seminary at Loyola University The Raymond and Mildred McCarthy Fund Providence Catholic High School St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel St. Rita High School St. Turibius Parish 2018 Augustinian GalA
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Donor Scroll Beyond or in lieu of the purchasing of seats, the following members of the Augustinian family wanted to show their support through donations to the Augustinian Gala. Thank you!
Architectural Grilles & Sunshades Augustinian Sisters of St. Rita Dr. Michael J. Bland Mr. William E. Byrnes Mr. and Mrs. Daniel R. Degen Mr. and Mrs. Roger P. Furey Mr. and Mrs. John A. Gaberino, Jr. Ms. Dolores Grantz Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Kniola
Mr. Michael G. Krukones Mr. Robert J. LaFortune Mr. Robert L. Mabarak Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Meehan Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Napleton Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. Newton Ms. L. H. Ostrowski Mr. and Mrs. Mark C. Peskor Mr. and Mrs. William K. Warren, Jr.
Tribute Donations in Honor of Fr. Bernie Gold Mrs. Karon Basile Dr. Michael J. Bland Mr. and Mrs. Timothy P. Brislin Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Ericson Dr. and Mrs. Robert C. Garrett Mr. Stanley M. Gavlick Mr. William K. Grogan Mr. and Mrs. Max H. Knoecklein Mrs. Regina Kristopaitis Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lanuti Mr. and Mrs. John Leyden Ms. Eileen Burns Neary Mr. and Mrs. James G. O’Connor Mr. and Mrs. John V. Paris II Mrs. Margaret J. Persicketti Mr. and Mrs. Mark C. Peskor
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Mr. and Mrs. Eric Quisenberry Mrs. Barbara Scianna Mr. and Mrs. James F. Segredo Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Tierney Mr. and Mrs. John R. Turcich Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Walsh Silver Mr. and Mrs. Brian D. Deenihan Mr. Gerald E. Gamble Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Gentile Most Rev. Raymond E. Goedert Most Rev. John R. Gorman, D.D. Mrs. Mary Keeling Ms. Bernardin N. Libot Mrs. Eileen Neal Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Olsen Mr. and Mrs. R. Scott Petty
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Mr. Roger R. Ruhlin Mr. Robert J. Schmitz Mr. and Mrs. Raymond J. Swiatek Bronze Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Braun Mrs. Geraldine Brecht Ms. Linda M. Cuoto Mr. and Mrs. Ron S. Dubin Mr. and Mrs. Gary C. LaGere Dcn. and Mrs. Michael Loeffler Mr. Patrick T. Murphy, CFRE Ms. Joyce Oboy Mr. and Mrs. James A. Paruszkiewicz Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Withers
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Special Gift to the Augustinian Vocations Trust Fund in Honor of Fr. Bernie Scianna, O.S.A. The following individuals have assembled a gift of $10,000 to be made in the name of Fr. Bernie to the Province’s Fr. Ray Ryan Trust for Vocations
Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Berschback Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Blue, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Clarke Mr. and Mrs. Matthew F. Coughlin, III Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Gerrity Mr. Thomas J. Healy Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Hennessy Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Radcliffe Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Schaller Dr. and Mrs. Rick Singh
The Scianna Family Congratulates Fr. Bernie
Keep Smiling! Fr. Bernie, We were so happy to celebrate 25th anniversary of your ordination. You have touched the lives of many who can attest to you being the sole honoree of this year’s Gala. Congratulations! We are extremely proud of you. We know you will shine in your new position as the Director of Sorority and Fraternity Life at your alma mater, Villanova University.
All Our Love, Mom and Dad, Michael and Laverne, Tom and Dawn, Joe and Dina, Christopher and Daryl, Thomas, Amanda, Anthony, Nicholas, Trevor, Trent, and LaJean
Thank You Father Bernie! You are such an important member of our family Since 1997 you have educated us, married us, baptized us, prayed with us, and guided us in our faith Thanks for sharing your family and being a loving member of ours!
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Tony, Phyllis, and the Lauinger Family of Tulsa, Oklahoma thank Fr. Bernie and all of the other Augustinians of Cascia Hall who have taught, coached, and guided our family members through a cumulative total of 53 school years of education, inspiration, and life lessons. Our deepest gratitude for your devotion and selfless service to God and to the young people who have been privileged to be your students.
Saint Joseph College Seminary Proudly supports the good work of The Midwest Augustinians and Congratulates tonight’s honoree our friend Rev. Bernard Scianna O.S.A.
Congratulations to Fr. Bernie! With gratitude for all you have done and blessings for all that lies ahead. St. Rita Parish Racine, Wisconsin
Congratulations to Fr. Bernie for his years of ministry and leadership! St. Bernard Parish Rev. Joseph McCormick, OSA Pastor Rectory Office 14135 Parker Rd Homer Glen, IL 60491 (708) 301-3020 Church|Classrooms|Hall 13030 W 143rd St Homer, Glen, IL 60491
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Continued Blessings on all our Friars and Friends And with Gratitude and Congratulations To Our 2019 Honoree:
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Congratulations to our Augustinian brothers and friends. Congratulations, Blessings, Prayers and Love Always! Thank you for the many memories! May you be Blessed as you continue on your new endeavors!
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Thank you, Fr. Bernie, for being a wonderful boss! Patient, Kind, Empowering, Strong, yet Gentle, Good Listener, Funny and much more. With our warmest regards and many wishes for continued success. The Midwest Province Augustinian Advancement Staff
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Congratulations, Fr Bernie! Thank you for your leadership, ministry, and friendship. May God continue to guide and bless you. From the Jania Family
Congratulations, Fr. B! Thank you for all that you have done for our family. Thank you for your friendship and may God continue to bless you in all that you do.
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Congratulations Fr. Bernie! Thank you for over 25 years of service as a priest, an Augustinian, and a leader. No doubt, the best is yet to come! “All things are possible to him who believes.� - Mark 9:23 Michael and Liz Gerrity and Family
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Congratulations to the 2019 Augustinian Gala Honoree: Fr. Bernie Scianna, O.S.A.
Thank you, Fr. Bernie for your inspiring leadership and Christian example. You have impacted our lives and the lives of many others with your compassion, kindness, and friendship. From the Mrozek Family (Including Ford Walter Breeden, born Christmas Eve 2018)
Congratulations to Fr. Bernie for being named as 2019’s Gala Honoree. We wish the best to him and and may God continue to accompany him. Barbara and Wayne Klasing
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“What does love look like? It has the hands to help others. It has the feet to hasten to the poor and needy. It has eyes to see misery and want. It has the ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of men. That is what love looks like.” - From St. Augustine’s Confessions For so effectively and beautifully sharing two lifetimes of love with the unborn, with the medically underserved, and with our two families, we salute Fr. Bernie Scianna, O.S.A. The Peggy & Matt Coughlin and Jeanne & Bob Sullivan Families
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The 2019 Révérence Table In ballet, révérence is performed as a bow or curtsey at the end of a dance sequence on stage before an audience and at the end of each class as a sign of gratitude towards the teacher and the pianist.
In that spirit IIB gives tribute to those professed Augustinians who have gone before us and taught us so well by their example. We are grateful for their generosity of spirit and giving of themselves in promoting and supporting the goals and objectives of the Order of Saint Augustine.
This year the Révérence table is a tribute to: Rev. Theodore E. Tack, O.S.A. Rev. David L. Brecht, O.S.A. Rev. Donald E. Brennan, O.S.A. Rev. Alfred M. Burke, O.S.A. Rev. John H. Gaffney, O.S.A. Rev. Patrick E. Murphy, O.S.A. Rev. Gerald J. Van Overbeek, O.S.A. Rev. William A. Perez, O.S.A. Rev. Henry V. Spielmann, O.S.A. Bro. John J. Stobba, O.S.A.
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FR. BERNIE, THANK YOU FOR YOUR INSPIRATIONAL MINISTRY, COURAGEOUS LEADERSHIP AND LOYAL FRIENDSHIP. WE LOVE YOU! THE HACKER FAMILY
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Our sincerest gratitude and appreciation to the Augustinians and for their enduring friendships. We would also like to extend congratulations to Fr. Bernie Scianna for his work and ministry. Anne and Don Berschback Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan
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A Long-Lasting Gift: We would like to acknowledge the following members of the Restless Hearts Society who have included the Midwest Augustinian Province in their wills or estate plans. Pierre M. Adams Joseph F. Bamberger Anne Berschback Donald R. Berschback Chuck Cassity James A. Corona James V. Corrigan Delores Denning Joseph A. Drap Sandra Lyn Drap Carolyn R. Dunskis Gregory J. Flanagan Rita M. Fortino Dr. Robert J. Fredericks John M. Freese Mary Friedel-Hunt John A. Gaberino, Jr. Ardith E. Goodroe Frank D. Grimaldi Winifred M. Guthikonda Richard H. Hagedorn
David J. Hougan Lois J. Jacobs Michael C. Kirby Barbara G. Klasing Wayne G. Klasing Richard D. Kornowski John N. Kost Sandra Kruse John D. Kwiatkowski Robert J. LaFortune Anthony J. Lauinger Dr. Phyllis Lauinger Bonnie Leighty Thomas Leo Steve Leos, Jr. Dolores P. Lundeen Robert H. Mace, Jr., Th.M. Elizabeth Manning Michael P. Manning Dcn. Terrance McGuire Kathleen McGowan
Helen J. Merkelis Donald V. Miller Debra Molinari Dr. Thomas J. Moore Adele O'Sullivan Harry J. O’Sullivan Lorraine Pavelcik Connie Pines William F. Pines Mary Rasmussen Richard Rasmussen Bernice A. Raubiskis Pauline Reidy Michael B. Schneider, Sr. Lisa Ann Solava Richard C. Solava Josh Sosnowski Ned Van Hamm David Vaughan Lisa Vaughan Martin H. Wojcik
St. Augustine Seminary Graduating Class of 1969 Ron Abbott, Charlie Barriball, Jim Bell, Ed Burns, Kevin Burns, John Camer, Dan Callaghan, Bill Daluga, Bob Danaher, Jim Foody, Dave Fox, Bob Gabriele, Tom Greene, Dan Kuhn, Mick McInerney, Cody “Joseph” McCone, Tom Moore, Dan Rossi, Bob Stieber, Ira White, George Wolf, Barry Zakes, Jim McNally
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of our graduation, we call to mind with heartfelt gratitude the many Augustinian priests, brothers, sisters and volunteers who cared for us, guided our formation and taught us the value of Augustinian community life including Fr. Ray Ryan, Fr. Jim Friedel, Fr. Henry Maibusch, Fr. Ronald Scheible, Fr. Jim Sheridan, Fr. Joseph Stobba, Fr. John Tyma, Fr. John Gavin, Fr. Ed Andrews, Fr. Lucciano Rubio, Fr. James Lichtfuss, Fr. Harry Wierman, Fr. Reinhard Sternemann, Fr. Dudley Day, Fr. Walter McNicholas, Fr. Erwin Dodge, Fr. Mike O’Connor, Fr. Bob Atwood, Fr. Francis Cavanaugh, Fr. John Mahoney, Fr. Pete LaMorte, Br. Fred Kaiser, Br. Tim “Bill” Kazanova, Br. Nick, Br. Andrew, Madre Melania, Sr. Leonor, Sr. Guadalupe, Sr. Ines, Sr. Theresa, Sr. Natalia, Margaret Schlomer, Grace Kist, Thomas Dullard, Jim Berg, Richard Meehan, Greg Carnevale, Larry Poetzinger, Wayne Klinger, Frank Walusek, Mike Wolan, Mrs. Helen Stitt, Mr. John Whittle and Mr. Duane Greenwald. We also fondly call to mind and thank God for our classmates who joined us for part of our journey including Ed Allard, Dan Burke, Mike Canik, Bill Cox, Dave Gilligan, Jim Hillmer, Ed Kuypers, John Kustra, John Walton, Terry McDorman, Jeff Zielizinski, Jim Bolduc, Ed Canny, Rich Olenik, Bob Armon, Bob Langdon, Gary Rutkowski, Dan Petka, Mike Farley, Joe McDonald, John Madison, Will Schick, Pat Crawford, Jim Cummings, Tom Spears, Jim Elbert, John Barczak, Joe Pope, Edmund Madaj, Dennis Mahoney, Bob Soule, Bill Mitiue, Bill Knight, Bill Sherry, Don Kennedy, Tom Van Antwerp, Jim Krebsbach, Matt Neary, Kevin Murphy, Paul Fabbi , Michael Dougherty, Ed DesForges and our brothers in the Classes of 66, 67, 68, 70, 71 and 72. In our hearts, thoughts and prayers we especially remember our graduating classmates Fr. George Wolf and Dan Callaghan whom Our Lord has called to join him. May they rest in peace. “Faith is to believe what we do not see, and the reward of this faith is to see what we believe.” – St. Augustine
Congratulations to the 2019 Honoree: Reverend Bernard Scianna, O.S.A., Ph.D.