Friday, November 24, 2006
In the news again
The Effingham Daily News published a second story about the Dead Theologians Society. The second article is in today's issue of the paper, on page D6.
Pictures from the Bishop's visit
Braden asks a question of the Bishop
Bishop Lucas with his DTS sweatshirt
Bishop Lucas blesses the rosaries
Hoods up, by popular outcry
The Dead Theologians Society
Pie baking pictures
Paul and Drew form pie crusts
Craig fills pie crusts
Albert prepares a crust
Braden supervises
Allie delivers a few pies
Continued prayers for Brian
Please continue to keep Brian Schuette and his family in your prayers in the next several days. The doctors have placed Brian on new medication and are observing him closely to note any effects the medicines might have.
No meeting Sunday
N.B.: The Dead Theologians Society will not meet Sunday, 26 November 2006, the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King.
The DTS will meet again Sunday, 3 December 2006, the first Sunday of Advent.
Please pass the word along to fellow members.
The DTS will meet again Sunday, 3 December 2006, the first Sunday of Advent.
Please pass the word along to fellow members.
Making the news
The recent pie baking made the newspapers, both in the Effingham Daily News and the Catholic Times.
The CT article is here.
The CT article is here.
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Message from the youth to the youth
Interreligious Youth Meeting
Nov. 4-8, 2006
Assisi, Italy
Message from Youth, to Youth
We came together in Assisi, called from nearly 30 nations and representing 13 religious traditions, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the historic Day of Prayer for World Peace in 1986. Invited by the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue and sent by our religious communities and organizations, we young people came here to carry forward the flame of peace ignited by our spiritual leaders 20 years ago in these same sacred spaces.
We encountered one another with honesty and sincerity to build up the bonds of fraternity that unite us all as brothers and sisters in our humanity, fashioned by and in God. From our commonly held desires for happiness, justice and truth, we entered into genuine dialogue.
We shared and learned about each other's cultures and beliefs, not to minimize or ignore our differences, but to grow in mutual respect, esteem and understanding. Though we do not share the same religious convictions, we have all inherited the same earth and share a common responsibility to be faithful citizens of society and to be good stewards of creation.
We prayed according to our respective religious traditions, imploring from God the precious gift of peace. While our prayers were offered in different places, languages and ways, we were united in a single purpose: praying for peace. In this way, we testified to the truth that "prayer does not divide but unites and is a decisive element for an effective pedagogy of peace, hinged on friendship, reciprocal acceptance and dialogue between different cultures and religions" as Pope Benedict XVI wrote in his message for the 20th anniversary of the first Assisi meeting.
We walked as pilgrims to the site of St. Francis of Assisi's conversion 800 years ago, when God called out to Francis "Go, rebuild my house." Likewise today, in the spirit of our respective religions, we young people hear the call to "Go, rebuild our world," which is too often broken by violence and war.
We appeal to all people that peace is not something only to be sought in halls of government, but also in the halls of our synagogues, our churches, our mosques, our temples, our pagodas, our gurudwaras, our atash berhrams, our schools, our workplaces, our homes and most importantly in our hearts.
We will strive to follow the path to peace, guided by the precepts of our respective religious traditions. In the "spirit of Assisi" and with a united voice, we echo the words of that great ambassador of peace, the Servant of God Pope John Paul II, as we cry out:
Violence never again!
War never again!
Terrorism never again!
In the name of God,
may every religion bring upon the earth
Justice and Peace,
Forgiveness and Life,
Love!
We young people represent a new generation and a new hope. We resolve to return to our families and communities, to be advocates for interreligious and intercultural understanding and respect. We accept the responsibility of continuing the dialogue begun here in Assisi and we fully commit ourselves to working for justice and to be instruments of peace in our homelands and in every corner of the earth.
Nov. 4-8, 2006
Assisi, Italy
Message from Youth, to Youth
We came together in Assisi, called from nearly 30 nations and representing 13 religious traditions, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the historic Day of Prayer for World Peace in 1986. Invited by the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue and sent by our religious communities and organizations, we young people came here to carry forward the flame of peace ignited by our spiritual leaders 20 years ago in these same sacred spaces.
We encountered one another with honesty and sincerity to build up the bonds of fraternity that unite us all as brothers and sisters in our humanity, fashioned by and in God. From our commonly held desires for happiness, justice and truth, we entered into genuine dialogue.
We shared and learned about each other's cultures and beliefs, not to minimize or ignore our differences, but to grow in mutual respect, esteem and understanding. Though we do not share the same religious convictions, we have all inherited the same earth and share a common responsibility to be faithful citizens of society and to be good stewards of creation.
We prayed according to our respective religious traditions, imploring from God the precious gift of peace. While our prayers were offered in different places, languages and ways, we were united in a single purpose: praying for peace. In this way, we testified to the truth that "prayer does not divide but unites and is a decisive element for an effective pedagogy of peace, hinged on friendship, reciprocal acceptance and dialogue between different cultures and religions" as Pope Benedict XVI wrote in his message for the 20th anniversary of the first Assisi meeting.
We walked as pilgrims to the site of St. Francis of Assisi's conversion 800 years ago, when God called out to Francis "Go, rebuild my house." Likewise today, in the spirit of our respective religions, we young people hear the call to "Go, rebuild our world," which is too often broken by violence and war.
We appeal to all people that peace is not something only to be sought in halls of government, but also in the halls of our synagogues, our churches, our mosques, our temples, our pagodas, our gurudwaras, our atash berhrams, our schools, our workplaces, our homes and most importantly in our hearts.
We will strive to follow the path to peace, guided by the precepts of our respective religious traditions. In the "spirit of Assisi" and with a united voice, we echo the words of that great ambassador of peace, the Servant of God Pope John Paul II, as we cry out:
Violence never again!
War never again!
Terrorism never again!
In the name of God,
may every religion bring upon the earth
Justice and Peace,
Forgiveness and Life,
Love!
We young people represent a new generation and a new hope. We resolve to return to our families and communities, to be advocates for interreligious and intercultural understanding and respect. We accept the responsibility of continuing the dialogue begun here in Assisi and we fully commit ourselves to working for justice and to be instruments of peace in our homelands and in every corner of the earth.
Monday, November 20, 2006
The visit of the Bishop
Here follows the press release I sent to the media regarding the Bishop's visit last night.The Most Reverend George J. Lucas, Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, met with Chapter 517 of the Dead Theologians Society Sunday, 19 November 2006. His visit coincided with his Pastoral Visitation to St. Anthony of Padua parish in Effingham.
Bishop Lucas spoke to the youth about his life and ministry as a Bishop. He also stressed the purpose of the Church and the local parish as the place to encounter Jesus Christ.
Speaking on the lives of the saints, he reminded the youth that a saint is someone “who follows Jesus to the end” and that “each of us is called to be a saint.” He also told the youth that they are not simply the church of tomorrow, but also the church of today.
At the same meeting, ten new members were received into the Society and were given a black hooded sweatshirt with the DTS logo and a rosary made in the Holy Land for the Society. The Dead Theologians Society in Effingham now numbers sixteen, with several more to be received in the coming weeks. Membership requires either attendance at three consecutive meetings or five meetings overall.
The Dead Theologians Society formed at St. Anthony of Padua parish on Sunday, 1 October 2006. The Society, which is open to high school-aged youth, meets weekly from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. on Sunday evenings in the parish center. Each meeting includes games and snacks, with time for a teaching about the life of a particular Saint, questions and discussions, shared prayer, a decade of the Rosary, and the Divine Praises. Through the saints of yesterday, the Dead Theologians Society inspires the youth of today to become the saints of tomorrow.
Friday, November 17, 2006
Pies for Charity
Some of the members of the Dead Theologians Society will meet Sunday afternoon at 3:00 in the parish center to bake pumpkin pies that will be donated to Catholic Charities. If you are free, come on down!
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Nov. 12th meeting canceled
The meeting of the DTS on Sunday, 12 November 2006, has been canceled. We will resume meeting on 19 November 2006 when Bishop Lucas will be with us.
The Bishop is coming
Bishop George J. Lucas has graciously accepted the invitation to attend the meeting of the Dead Theologians Society on Sunday, 19 November 2006 and will speak on his ministry as a Bishop and Successor of the Apostles.His Excellency was ordained and installed on 14 December 1999 as the eighth Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. To read more about Bishop Lucas go here and here.
Monday, November 06, 2006
Bishop Lucas invited to attend meeting
Only moments ago I sent an invitation to His Excellency, the Most Reverend George J. Lucas, Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, to attend the meeting of the Dead Theologians Society on Sunday, 19 November 2006.When I receive word of his availability - either positive or negative - I shall let you know.
Please remember Bishop Lucas in your prayers each day.
Photo: Bishop Lucas institutes then Mr. Daren J. Zehnle, into the Ministry of Acolyte.
Friday, November 03, 2006
October 5th
At the meeting of the Dead Theologians Society this Sunday at 7:00 p.m. we will have a discussion about the movie The Dead Poets Society and how it relates to the DTS.
It is also my hope to be able to finally induct more new members. As of this morning, the additional rosaries I ordered have arrived but the sweatshirts have not. Apparently there is a bit of a delay with the manufacturer. I am, however, hopeful that the sweatshirts will arrive today or tomorrow.
We hope to see you there!
It is also my hope to be able to finally induct more new members. As of this morning, the additional rosaries I ordered have arrived but the sweatshirts have not. Apparently there is a bit of a delay with the manufacturer. I am, however, hopeful that the sweatshirts will arrive today or tomorrow.
We hope to see you there!
Ministry Fair help requested
After the 11:00 a.m. Mass at the high school this Sunday - November 5th - Msgr. Enlow will present his State of the Parish Address. A Ministry Fair will be held after the Address to help parishioners discover the various ways they assist others and be assisted by others.
The Dead Theologians Society will have a booth at the Ministry Fair from roughly 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Brian Schuette will be staffing the booth to help field and answer questions people might have about the DTS.
If any of you would be willing and free to help out at the booth, we would be very grateful. Adults can talk about what youth ministry is up to but it always means more when it comes from the youth. If you can stay for a fifteen minute slot, great; if you can stay for an hour, great.
I will prepare a display and have some brochures ready. The rest will simply be talking with people. If you want to help with the Ministry Fair, simply let me know or just show up on Sunday.
The Dead Theologians Society will have a booth at the Ministry Fair from roughly 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Brian Schuette will be staffing the booth to help field and answer questions people might have about the DTS.
If any of you would be willing and free to help out at the booth, we would be very grateful. Adults can talk about what youth ministry is up to but it always means more when it comes from the youth. If you can stay for a fifteen minute slot, great; if you can stay for an hour, great.
I will prepare a display and have some brochures ready. The rest will simply be talking with people. If you want to help with the Ministry Fair, simply let me know or just show up on Sunday.
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