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“We Remember, We Celebrate, We Believe”
St. John the Baptist Parish and the Secular Augustinian Recollects of Milpitas, California, hosted the fourth annual celebration of the Vocations and Contributions of Lay/Secular Orders in the Diocese of San Jose. The gathering, held on Saturday, October 17, 2009, was titled “We Remember, We Celebrate, We Believe.” Most Rev. Patrick McGrath, bishop of San Jose, presided at the Mass, which began at 11:15 AM. Joining him as concelebrants were the priest-spiritual directors of the various participating lay groups, including the Third Order Carmelites (TOC and OCDS), Dominicans (OPL), Franciscans (SFO), Incarnate Word (IVE), and Augustinian Recollects (SAR). Fr. John Gruben, who was visiting in Milpitas, represented the Augustinian Recollects.
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The Knights of Columbus establish a new council named Bishop Alphonse Gallegos, OAR
January 2010, Los Angeles, California
The love and devotion to the Servant of God, Bishop Alphonse Gallegos, continues to grow in Southern California. The Knights of Columbus established a new council in St. Aloysius Gonzaga Parish, Los Angeles, California, on January 17, 2010, naming it the Bishop Alphonse Gallegos Council. Several of the new council members personally knew Bishop Gallegos and wished to establish a council honoring his memory.
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A Day of Many Celebrations
August 28 in Suffern, New York was rainy and gloomy, and things got steadily worse as the day progressed. The wet weather, however, was not enough to dampen the spirits at Tagaste Monastery as the friars prepared for the annual celebration of the Feast of St. Augustine. Actually, it was a day of many celebrations, since the Augustinian Recollects were remembering not only the feast day of their founder and spiritual father, but were also marking the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the St. Pius X Guild and the 50th anniversary of the profession of vows of Br. Joseph Joly. Some 200 people, including visiting clergy, Secular Augustinian Recollects from Tagaste, St. Cloud Monastery, and St. John Parish, Guild members, and the principal groups and individuals who support Tagaste as well as the family of Br. Joe, attended the 5:00 PM concelebrated Mass presided by our new Prior Provincial, Fr. Joseph Gallardo. Principal concelebrants included Frs. Charles Huse, former provincial and homilist for the occasion; Ramón Gaitán, prior; John Gruben, vice prior; and Msgr. Joseph Giandurco, pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Suffern. Br. Anthony Torretti served as master of ceremonies, and the Tagaste students were acolytes for the occasion.
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Br. Joseph Joly, OAR, celebrates 50 years as an Augustinian Recollect
He was in the navy back in 1952, but he also was reading the Summa Theologica of St. Thomas Aquinas, a sure sign that Joseph Joly wasn’t destined to be a sailor forever. While on shore leave in New York City, he decided to ask the first priest he saw for Guideposts (an inspirational magazine). The priest turned out to be Fr. Robert Krajicek, OAR, who not only promised to get him Guideposts, but started a correspondence that would eventually lead to Br. Joe’s admission to the Augustinian Recollects.
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9-09
Fr. Provincial Joseph Gallardo receives
Plaque of Outstanding Contribution
from City of Montebello
Saint Benedict Church
Montebello, California
On August 12, 2009, the city council of Montebello presented Fr. Joseph with a beautifully engraved plaque of appreciation for his seven years of dedicated service at St. Benedict’s, three of which he served as pastor. Fellow friars, newly-arrived St. Benedict parochial vicar, Fr. Michael Rafferty and visiting provincial procurator, Br. Anthony Torretti, happily accompanied Fr. Joseph on this special occasion.
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9-09
St. Benedict’s Montebello
Farewell Gala for
Father Joseph Gallardo, OAR
It is always a sad occasion when a beloved pastor is reassigned, and St. Benedict’s Father Joseph is indeed a much-beloved pastor. It was only fitting, then, that the new Father Provincial’s going-away party be a spectacular event!
On Saturday, August 15, 2009, the parish hall looked nothing like your normal parish hall! It was like walking into a fancy and colorful Hawaiian luau!
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Favors Attributable to Bishop Gallegos
Please visit our new page devoted to favors attributed to Bishop Gallegos.
Recently, three stories were added to Bishop Gallegos.
Young girl recovers her vision
while praying before the tomb of
Bishop Alphonse Gallegos, OAR...
Eye Surgery Not Needed
Two unexpected years of life
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7-09
OAR General Visits Tomb Of Bishop Gallegos
Sacramento, CA. The Reverend Father Javier Guerra Ayala, Prior General of the Order of the Augustinian Recollects, recently visited the tomb of the Servant of God Bishop Alphonse Gallegos, OAR at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. He was accompanied by Father Eliseo González, OAR, Vice Postulator of the Cause. The Diocesan Process of the Cause of Canonization of Bishop Gallegos was opened in Sacramento on December 4, 2005 and concluded on November 4, 2006. The Congregation of the Causes of Saints in Rome granted the decree of validity on July 4, 2008. More on this story... |
6-09
Opening of the 21st Provincial Chapter,
Saint Augustine Province
St. Augustine Priory, Oxnard, CA – Monday, June 15th the religious convoked for the 21st Provincial Chapter gathered at Saint Augustine Priory, Oxnard, California for a day of prayer with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and praying of the Rosary. In the evening there was a fraternal celebration on the occasion of the birthday of Fr. Jesús Villaseñor, during dinner.
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21st
Provincial Chapter,
Saint Augustine Province
Day 2
Heeding God’s call through the beautiful sound of St. Augustine Priory’s bell, the capitulars, together with the members of the local community, headed to the Chapel at 7:00 AM for the morning prayers and the celebration of the Holy Eucharist being Vocations as the theme of today’ Mass. Presiding the Eucharistic celebration was Fr. Marlon Beof, OAR, President of the Secretariat of Vocations and Formation, with Frs. Fidel Hernandez, OAR and Eliseo Gonzalez, OAR as main concelebrants. Serving as deacons were Ulises Feliciano, OAR and Ascension Esqueda, OAR while Br. Anthony Toretti, OAR served as the liturgist.
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21st
Provincial Chapter,
Saint Augustine Province
Day 3
Feast of the Dedication of the Seminary Chapel to our Lady
Thursday Morning June 18, 2009 – The day began with the office of readings at 7am followed by Mass with morning prayer incorporated. The Mass celebrated by the Rev. Fr. John Oldfield and concelebrated by the rest of the capitulars was in honor of the 19th anniversary of the foundation of the the Seminary Chapel of Our Lady. The Mass was very solemn. Father Oldfield reminded the congregration about the More on this story.
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21st
Provincial Chapter,
Saint Augustine Province
Day 4
June 19th the Friars began the day at 7:00am with prayer followed by the Holy Eucharist in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Today marked the beginning of the Year for Priest June 19th- June 11th 2010, declared by Pope Benedict XVI. Fr. Charles Huse, Prior Provincial, was the main celebrant. He spoke about encountering the loving heart of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist, in each other and in the faithful that love and support us.
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21st Provincial Chapter,
Saint Augustine Province
Day 5
Feast of the Sacred Heart of Mary
On Saturday June 20th the religious gathered for prayers at 7am, followed by the Holy Eucharist. Fr. Domingos Machado, Secretariat of Spirituality was the main celebrant. During his homily he mentioned how as a young child his parents had engraved in him a special devotion to the Blessed Mother. He asked the capitulars to ask Mary to accompany them in their deliberations as she did the apostles in the upper room.
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21st Provincial Chapter,
Saint Augustine Province
Day 6
Remembering the Deceased of the Province
Today’s chapter meetings began with the Office of Readings for the dead as we remembered our deceased brothers of the Order. The Eucharist was celebrated by the Fr. Gerard Cosgayon who inspired us all with anecdotes from his memoirs of our deceased friars. His homily was really touching as he made us think of those friars who have shared with us this journey of following in the footsteps of St. Augustine. We remembered them in prayer as Holy Mother Church suggests praying for the dead, that although they might have lived a good lives and in friendship with God, they still might need the comfort of our prayers.
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21st Provincial Chapter,
Saint Augustine Province
Day 7
7th DAY OF THE 21ST PROVINCIAL CHAPTER
If there are golden girls, there should also be golden boys. Entering into their golden year in their priesthood are our brother capitulars Frs. Anthony Palos, Jose Antonio Arias, and Alfredo de Dios. They were our main concelebrants in today’s Eucharistic celebration.
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Day 8 of
21st Provincial Chapter, Saint Augustine Province
Nativity of John the Baptist
Wednesday, June 24th, the day began with prayers at 7am followed by breakfast. The first session began at 9:15am with a prayer led by Fr. Fidel Hernández. Fr. John Oldfield proceeded to read some messages sent to the capitulars by Fr. Francisco Javier Jiménez, Prior Provincial of Saint Nicolas Province, Fr. Julio Chacon, Fr. Miguel Miro, Fr. Juan Manuel Torrecilla.
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from Around the Order
Santa Rita:
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Curso de preparação para a profissão
solene na Província Santa Rita
Mensagem de agradecimento dos professos
pela conclusão do curso:
Nós, frades agostinianos recoletos que participamos do curso de preparação para a profissão solene na província Santa Rita de Cássia, em janeiro de 2009 na Cidade de Itaúna, Seminário Santo Agostinho, queremos por meio desta:
Agradecer a todos os que colaboraram na preparação e realização do referido curso. Estamos confiando em Deus que o curso é uma oportunidade a mais que a Ordem nos oferece para que busquemos na espiritualidade de santo Agostinho os elementos e fundamentos necessários para nossa total e definitiva entrega através da emissão dos votos perpétuos.
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Our Lady of the Pillar Parish, Santa Ana, California
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Here's our province's greatest long-distance runner, Fr. Francisco Sandoval, of Our Lady of the Pillar Parish, competing in a January half-marathon in Orange County for the promotion of vocations to priesthood and religious life. Fr. Francisco finished in a very impressive 24th place, with a time of 1 hour, 18 minutes and 13 seconds! Congratulations! |
St. Ezekiel Moreno Province
February 10, 1999 - February 10, 2009
Today is the 10th Anniversary of the inauguration of the Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno
Pamalandong Art Exhibit
A colourful afternoon to each and everyone. Bro. Tagoy asked me to deliver a short message not because I am an artist but because as a brother, he knows I love him very much.
“Pamalandong” means Reflection; and when we reflect we are, in reality, in contemplation. We should not be intimidated with the word for “Pamalandong”, reflection; contemplation is just actually rooting our feet on the ground while reaching our hands to the heavens. This is a reality artistically expressed by Bro. Tagoy’s signature “one-eyed” portrait…One eye is open so as to see the ground, one eye is hidden and close so as to see the heavens…the opened eye sees the reality, the hidden eye sees eternity.
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