QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER OF THE CLERICS OF SAINT VIATOR Volume , um er 2 N b 4 Winter/Spring 1997

T E A C H E R S 0 F F A I T H

Viatorian Parishes Collaborate ...

Springfield School Benefits ____ _______ _

Fr. Eck preaching the Lenten Mission

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

but a large commitment the country.

to the values of Catholic The parish is growing

with an average 15 new

families each week.

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.

As an inner city parish,

St. Patrick is

" ... both parishes share a common

Viatorian perspective on

sharing and commitment to issues of social

justice."

experiencing all these

issues daily - from

healthcare needs of its

members to racism and

potential gang and drug

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

their labors. The

original enrollment was

53 students in

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.

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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.

From The Provincial's Perspective ___ _ Dear Friends,

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,

~ ;11. f?~, csv

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

Mission, and the

concluding retreat.

As a community sign of

faith in action, the

generous Mission

collections were

directed to St. Patrick

for general support of

the school. Before Fr.

Eck' s arrival, the St.

Thomas More Catholic

Community had

pledged a gift of two

Celebrating 117 Years ...

Sha 11 nice Graves teaches her favorite Pas tor to dance

full scholarships to St.

Patrick School for use

where the need is

greatest, joining St. Jude

Parish, Rochester, IL as

financial supporters of

this important

educational ministry. •

Fr. Eck visiting kindergartners (L to R) Charli ]o Rector, Sylvia Holmes, Cassandra Schusse/e, and David Harris (back to camera )

(L toR) Fr. Daniel Nolan , Pastor St. Thomas More, Fr. John Eck, Fr. Kennet/1 Morris, Associate Pastor St. Tlwmas More.

St. Anne Novena Continues ____________ _ The 117th annual Catholic Church in St. hundreds of faithful venerated, and the day

novena in honor of St. Anne, IL on Highway who arrive from concludes with a public

Anne will be held at the #1, about 12 miles throughout procession through the

historic original shrine Southeast of Kankakee. metropolitan Chicago town. The full novena,

of St. Anne in the Over the years, the

and surrounding states. beginning July 18, will

United States July 18- be preached by Fr. observance evolved and Confessions are heard,

26. Begun in 1880 and the celebration on the and a communal

Richard Pighini, C.S.V.,

under Viatorian actual Feast Day of July anointing of the sick is

pastor of St. Patrick

direction since the Parish in Kankakee, IL. 26th includes several also conducted, the relic

1940's, the shrine is For more information, masses offered for the of St. Anne is publicly

located at St. Anne 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: Parish Ministry: Chaplaincies: Higher Education: Maternity BVM, Bourbonnais

St. Patrick, Kankakee Sacred Heart, Goodrich

Saint Anne, St. Anne Saint George, St. George

Our Lady of Victory Nursing Home, Bourbonnais

Shapiro Development Center, Kankakee

Benedictine University, Lisle

Elementary: Maternity BVM School, Bourbonnais

St. Patrick/St. Theresa School, Kankakee 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 reception and program. attendance. call or write Lynda

Friendship and Service Friends arrived from Connor in the

honored Brother Leo around the world, Special gifts from the

Advancement Office of

Ryan, C.S.V. on the including those from event totaled $50,000 in

the school at 847/ 392-additional funds for the

occasion of his 70th World War II days, the Brother Leo V. Ryan

4050, Ext. 154 or the

Birthday. Hosted by St. Peace Corps, Cathedral address is: St. Viator

Viator High School in Boys High School, Scholarship Fund at St.

High School, 1213 East Viator High School.

Arlington Heights, Spalding Institute and Oakton Ave., Arlington Individuals interested in

Illinois more than 315 other friends. The first contributing to the

Heights, IL 60004. •

individuals attended the six Brother Ryan scholarship fund may

con-celebrated liturgy, Scholars were also in

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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

Chapter of Election ...

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. your gift is highly How can I accomplish appreciated in value, this? you will also avoid a

A Deferred Gift Annuity good portion of capital

is the perfect match for gains tax liability. For a

your objectives. In personal, no obligation

addition to advancing and confidential gift

the work of Viatorians, annuity proposal, or for

you will defer annuity more information or

income; receive a fixed answers, call or write:

and guaranteed income 847/398-6805

in a later year (and Philip Skeris, CAHP, CFRE

therefore at a higher Office of Development

rate) of your choosing, Clerics of St. Viator

and also receive a 1212 East Euclid Street

substantial income tax Arlington Heights, IL

deduction for the 60004 . •

current tax year. And if

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 Egan, Robert Erickson, 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. •

Address Change---------------------,

Name

Address

Send To: Development Office

Clerics of St. Viator

1212 Euclid St.

Arlington Heights, IL 60004

847-398-6805

Telephone __________________________________________ ___ Please include your current In bel.

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