MIDWEST MIDWEEK Brothers of Holy Cross Midwest Province - P.O. Box 460 Notre Dame, Indiana 46556-0460 March 20, 2013 Prayer for Francis, Our Pope O God, who in your providential design willed that your Church be built upon blessed Peter, whom you set over the other apostles, look with favor, we pray, on Francis, our Pope, and grant that he, whom you have made Peter s successor, may be for your people a visible source and foundation of unity in faith and of communion. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. Project Hope Winning Entries Project Hope, which celebrates the Year of Faith, is a combined effort by the Holy Cross schools of the Moreau Province and the Midwest Province. Project Hope has announced the essay winners, which can be found by clicking on the green icon on the right. Links to essays will be posted April 1 on the following site. The Holy Cross Brothers vocational site is accessed at http://www.holycrossbrothers.org. - 1 -
Holy Week Easter Tridiuum for the Notre Dame Area Columba Hall Palm Sunday 9:00 a.m. Holy Thursday 5:00 p.m. Good Friday No Services Holy Saturday Easter Vigil 8:30 p.m. Easter Sunday Mass at 11:00 a.m. followed by social and meal. To attend social and Easter dinner, call 631-7261. - 2 -
Sacred Heart Basilica, Notre Dame Palm Sunday Palm Sunday Vigil Mass 5:00 p.m. Palm Sunday Mass with outdoor procession 9:45 a.m. Palm Sunday Mass without procession 12:00 p.m. Lenten Vespers 7:15 p.m. Holy Thursday Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Evening Mass of Last Supper 5:00 p.m. Adoration in Our Lady Chapel 6:30 p.m. 11:00 p.m. Tenebrae 11:00 p.m. Good Friday Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Celebration of Our Lord s Passion 3:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross 7:15 p.m. Holy Saturday Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Pascal Vigil Mass 9:00 p.m. Easter Sunday Easter Sunday Masses: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Easter Pascal Vespers 7:15 p.m. Rosary Devotion at Grotto 6:45 p.m. - 3 -
Sacred Heart Parish, Notre Dame Palm Sunday/Passion Sunday Saturday 4:00 PM Vigil Sunday Masses at 6:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord s Supper 7:00 p.m. Good Friday 11:00 AM Stations of the Cross around the Lake (gather in courtyard in front of the Crypt or in case of inclement weather, Stations of the Cross will be held inside the Crypt) Celebration of the Lord s Passion 1 p.m. Holy Saturday Decorate Crypt 10 a.m. Blessing of the Food for Easter 1 p.m. The Easter Vigil 8 p.m. Easter Sunday Masses at: 6:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. St. Joseph Chapel, Holy Cross Village/Holy Cross College Palm Sunday Palm/Passion Sunday Vigil 5:00 p.m. Holy Thursday Evening Mass of the Lord s Last Supper 8:00 p.m. Good Friday Celebration of Our Lord s Passion 3:00 p.m. Holy Saturday Pascal Vigil Mass (Holy Cross College Mass) 9:00 p.m. Easter Sunday Mass10:00 a.m. - 4 -
Our Lady of Holy Cross Chapel, Dujarie House/Schubert Villa Palm Sunday Palm Sunday/Passion Sunday Mass 11:30 a.m. Holy Thursday Holy Thursday Mass 11:30 a.m. Good Friday Good Friday Service 11:30 a.m. Holy Saturday Holy Saturday Mass Easter Vigil 7:00 p.m. Easter Sunday 11:30 a.m. Our Lady of Loretto Chapel, St. Mary College Palm Sunday Palm Sunday 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. Prayer around the Cross, Palm Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Holy Thursday 9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer 6:30 p.m. Evening Mass of the Lord s Supper 9:30 p.m. Night Prayer ~ Closing of Adoration (In the O Grady Center) Good Friday 9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer 3:00 p.m. The Celebration of the Passion of the Lord Holy Saturday 9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer 8:45 p.m. The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night Easter Sunday One Mass only 10:30 a.m. Paschal Vespers 4:00 p.m. - 5 -
APON Update from Brother Ronald Drahozal Below are pictures of recent APON events Brother Ronald Drahozal sent us from Bangladesh. Brother Ronald also wrote the following along with sending pictures. There are a number of events that APON got Bangladesh and Asian coverage with. These pictures have taken place during recent weeks and months. God has blessed us a 1000 times over. This is not a work but a service of love to those most in need of love. I often remember those who are using drugs and especially the children on the streets who hunger for love but have nobody to love them and pray that they may experience God's love somehow/ someway. I had actually wanted to send the Bali Indonesia pictures in a separate article but have been busy, distracted and so it got rather delayed. Going to Bali was a new experience as Indonesia is a very Moslem country but Bali has a lot of old Hindu structures, history, etc. That is the closest I will most likely ever get to Australia. I had passed up going to the States in 2010 in order to attend drug related conferences in Jakarta, Indonesia, Genoa, Italy and Manila, Philippines. It was the first time I had been to those countries. Actually my service with drug addicts - 6 -
have taken me to most Asian countries and I have given presentations or conducted some of the programs at various places. I keep thinking that little rascal from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has done some wonderful things with God's help. Digonto TV, a private channel made an excellent documentary about me and especially APONGAON and our special rehab, primary education, skill training program for street children drug addicts---the only such program in Bangladesh. It was considered a very well done documentary. Prothom Alo, the leading Bangla newspaper in the country had a article about Br. - 7 -
Ronald is in his 50 th year of service to the people of Bangladesh and before, as a teacher, now with drug addicts, especially street children. With the picture was a comment-----the father of APON and well done article about the services provided at APONGAON. The public response to this article was beyond expectations----people would come for admission carrying the article. A government land official in a nearby town said that many of his friends called him to ask him if he knew about us----and he had as he had come a couple times as a guest for functions. World Federation of Therapeutic Community, held their World Conference of TC in Bali, Indonesia. Br. Ronald was invited to be one of the speakers. His topic was mainly about how APON helps street children drug addicts---with the TC program, education, skill training and of course sports. His presentation was well received. The Catholic priest who is the founder /president of the rehabilitation program that organized the conference arranged for two staff from APON to get full scholarships to attend the conference. He also helps our staff get training in Manila. - 8 -
Independent English newspaper, at a function at the Department of Narcotics Control centre. This article shows the Home Minister along with other government officials visiting the stall/ exhibition about APON at this function. The article noted among other things that Br. Ronald was the person who started the first drug rehabilitation program in Bangladesh. He was very generous in his praise of our work. Br. Ronald was also on a Talk Show on Bangladesh TV World - 9 -
with the Home Minister, Director General of the Department of Narcotic Control, a senior secretary that was shown that same day. The Home Minister is the highest ranking government official dealing with police, law enforcement, drug addiction/drug related issues, etc. so his positive comments about APON reflected respect and honor from the highest level of government officials. A walk/run rally by former St. Gregory Students, Class of 63 who were students of Br. Donald Becker and Br. Ronald Drahozal back in the 60's. They organized this rally to earn some funds for APON. Some of them even came from the USA to participate. Most seemed to remember us more as having played basketball with them back when we were much younger more than teachers although they appreciated that also. - 10 -
Lenten Lectures Series Andre Place - Geenen Hall Holy Cross Village at Notre Dame Wednesday of Lent at 7:00 p.m. March 20 Wednesday of Lent at 7:00 p.m. "Untold Mystery in the Garden of Gethsemani" Father Nicholas Ayo taught American Literature at the University of Portland and has taught in the Great Books Program at the University of Notre Dame for over 25 years. He has also ministered as the Director of Novices for the Congregation of Holy Cross. Rev. Nicholas Ayo, CSC Complete list of speaker may be seen at: http://www.brothersofholycross.com/lent2013/lent2013.htm - 11 -
Holy Cross College to Hold Hoops for Hope From the streets of Bangalore, India to the classrooms in São Paulo, Brazil, the Brothers of Holy Cross continue to bring hope to people of many cultures, not just in preparing students to become citizens of the world but also to empower them in sharing that hope with others. With the foundation of faith and the intentions of developing "a more just and human society," Holy Cross College, a college founded by the Holy Cross Brothers, proudly initiates Hoops for Hope. Hoops for Hope is a student-led 3-on-3 basketball tournament that will bring awareness to the incredible work of the Brothers, while raising money for the poor communities in their ministries. Holy Cross College students are sent across international and cultural borders to serve alongside the Brothers in locations such as Ghana, Peru, Brazil, and India. All proceeds from Hoops for Hope will be used to support the many schools and ministries in these areas. Funds earned will allow students to help an orphanage such as Abayadhama in India, and the street children program, Pastoral Do Menor in Brazil -- just two of the many ministries of hope ran by the Holy Cross Brothers. Community support of this event will result in a tangible gift of hope to the children and families that make up the Holy Cross family worldwide. The Hoops for Hope tournament is open to area boys and girls ages 9 to14, and will be held April 27 28 on the campus of Holy Cross College (Notre Dame, Indiana). The cost to play in the Hoops for Hope is $100 per team, $25 per player. Applications to participate are due April 2. Those interested in additional information or a team application may visit the Hoops for Hope website at www.hcc-nd.edu/hoops4hope. - 12 -
New president of Hoban is announced March 14, 2013 The Archbishop Hoban High School Board of Directors has announced that Todd R. Sweda, Ed.D., has been appointed the next president of the school. He replaces Brother Kenneth Haders, C.S.C., who will be leaving the position at the end of the school year. Brother Kenneth has served as president of the Holy Cross school in Akron for 17 years. Dr. Sweda comes to Hoban from Gilmour Academy in Gates Mills where he has been the Assistant Headmaster since 2003. He has an extensive background in administration, institutional advancement, academic development and board relations. In his role, Dr. Sweda has worked with the Headmaster in assuring consistency between the Academy's Holy Cross mission and all activities at the independent Catholic school. He has worked closely with the Gilmour Board of Trustees as a member of the school s Executive Committee. He provided planning oversight for enrollment management and the technology department, served on Gilmour s Capital Campaign Executive Committee, and directed assessment procedures for continuing accreditation. Before becoming Assistant Headmaster, Dr. Sweda served as an English teacher, Director of the Residential Program, Director of the Middle School, Dean of Student Affairs and Dean of Academic Programs & Planning. He has also served as an academic advisor, senior project director, and student government moderator. William A. Scala, chairman of Hoban s Board of Directors, thinks the search committee has made an excellent choice. We found in Dr. Sweda someone who is committed to the Holy Cross values and traditions that make Hoban unique, Scala said. His experience as an academic - 13 -
leader is strong, and we look forward to all that he will bring to the Hoban family. Dr. Sweda has a deep appreciation for and commitment to the core values and traditions of the Brothers of Holy Cross, the first order of teaching brothers established in the United States. The Holy Cross educational tradition in this country dates from the founding of the University of Notre Dame in 1842. Dr. Sweda has participated in local and national programs to preserve and promote the unique charism of Holy Cross education. At Gilmour, he coordinated a student led diversity education program for the three Holy Cross sponsored schools in the Diocese of Cleveland (Archbishop Hoban High School, Gilmour Academy and St. Edward High School). Dr. Sweda is delighted to be coming to Hoban. I am so pleased to be joining such an extraordinary community with a long tradition of excellence in academics, athletics and cocurricular achievements. I am honored and thrilled to begin sharing in the leadership efforts to advance the school s Holy Cross mission and vision, Dr. Sweda said. Prior to his work at Gilmour, Dr. Sweda was at Georgetown Preparatory School in North Bethesda, Md., serving as the Director of the Annual Fund and Alumni Relations, Associate Director of the Capital Campaign and Associate Director of Institutional Advancement. During that time he also served in various roles, including English teacher and Dean. In addition to his work at Gilmour, Dr. Sweda served as a board member for the Elyria Catholic High School Educational Endowment Foundation, an adjunct instructor at the Center for Educational Leadership at Cleveland State University, and a member for several accreditation teams in the region. He is a parishioner at St. Dominic Church in Shaker Heights. Dr. Sweda received his Bachelor of Arts in English from Wittenberg University, a Master of Arts in the Humanities from Georgetown University and recently completed a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, Management and Policy from Seton Hall University. - 14 -
Prayer Request This is to bring to your attention that Anna Mary Rozario, mother of Br. Benedict Rozario, CSC, died on Tuesday, March 12 and was buried the following day.. She died of old age. She was 96. Please keep her departed soul in your prayers. Br. Bijoy, CSC View Website at: www.brothersofholycross.com View Midwest-Midweek at: www.brothersofholycross.com/midmid.htm Please have material to Br. Charles McBride by Monday of each week Midwest- Midweek is published. Editor: Br. Charles McBride - cmcbride@brothersofholycross.com Webmaster: Br. Richard Johnson - rjohnson@brothersofholycross.com Proofreader: Br. Raymond Harrington - 15 -