Triduum Retreat Will Be in March

March 2008

Triduum Retreat will be in March

This year’s Holy Week Retreat starts on Holy Thursday, March 20th at dinner and ends after the Easter Vigil Service on Holy Saturday, March 22nd at the University of St. Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, IL. So far, sixty-eight Brothers have registered for the annual retreat. Father Raymond Webb will speak at the retreat and lead the Holy Week services.

Praesidium visits have been set

The district Praesidium accreditation visits will be March 18-19 in the TwinCities and April 28-30 in Chicago and Memphis. The sites to be visited include the De La Salle and St. Patrick communities in Chicago, De La Salle-Minneapolis and Miguel House communities in the Twin Cities, and the CBHS community in Memphis. Communities will be informed if they should expect a visit and interviews with Brothers who live there.

Two Brothers will travel to Rome

On March 26thBrother Frank Carr will leave for Rome for two weeks. He will attend meetings of the Conference of Major Superiors of Men (CMSM) and then visit with Brothers in Italy including Brother Martin Spellman in Paderno del Grappa. In early May Brother Larry Schatz will attend the meeting for new visitors in Rome.

Midwest District will host a reception

The Midwest District will host the March 26th reception for all Lasallians who attend the 105th Annual NCEA Convention in Indianapolis. The convention theme is “Crossroads - Where Challenge meets Opportunity.” The keynote speaker will be Bishop Blase Cupich from the Diocese of Rapid City, SD. The event runs from March 25-28.

La Salle Manor prepares for 50th anniversary

The staff of La SalleManorRetreatCenter in Plano, IL, is making plans to celebrate the Center’s 50thanniversary. While the planning is still in the preliminary stages, the date selected is August 30, 2008. Check the web page for details about the event - - as the year progresses. Those who would like to make a contribution in honor of the event may do so on the web page.

Memorial mass for Brother Peter was celebrated

On March 9th Brothers and friends attended a memorial mass for Brother Peter Dannecker, who died on February 20thand whose funeral and interment were in St. Paul. Peter spent most of his life as a religious in the Chicago area, so it was appropriate to come together in prayer for him. The mass was celebrated at St. Philip the ApostleChurch next to Driscoll Catholic H.S. in Addison, IL.

Brother Larry Schatz was honored

On February 26th San Miguel Middle School of Minneapolis hosted a special farewell party for Brother Larry Schatz in the new law school atrium of the University of Saint Thomas in downtown Minneapolis. Consisting of a short program, the event was an opportunity for friends and supporters of the school to gather and bid a formal farewell to Brother Larry for his seven and a half years of service as co-founder and president of San Miguel. Thanks to an anonymous donor's matching grant, the event raised almost $35,000 for the students of San Miguel. Brother Larry began his new ministry as Auxiliary Visitor of the Midwest District in January.

International Council met in Rome

The International Council of Lasallian Research and Resources met in Rome from February 27-29 and addressed how to interiorize the new structure of the "Service of Lasallian research and resources" (Circ.456), and foresee activities to be carried out.

Some of the CIIRL themes in relation to "Research" were the Lasallian tradition in its diverse dimensions; establishing links and further relationships with Lasallian researchers and places of research; promoting new research and identifying and forming future researchers. In regard to "Resources" the group reflected on the manner of preserving, restoring and enhancing the historic Lasallian patrimony situated at the Center of the Institute - Archives, Museum and Library - and making this patrimony a tool in the service of the understanding of the Lasallian tradition. In attendance from the Midwest District was Tina Bonacci, Director of Formation and Accompaniment.

Scam Message came from CMSM

The Midwest District Office received a notice from the Conference of Major Superiors of Men (CMSM) that a new phone scam is in the works. The caller indicates that he/she is from either OCD (Official Catholic Directory) or USCCB (US Conference of Catholic Bishops) and requests bank routing numbers and account numbers under the guise that this will help facilitate donations. Please do NOT give out any banking or financial information over the phone or in emails.

Baltimore District receives a new Provincial

The Brothers of the Baltimore District recently announced the appointment of Brother Dennis Malloy as the new Provincial and thanked Brother Robert Schieler for his six years of service to the District. The District Leadership Team includes Brother Kevin Stanton, Auxiliary Provincial, Brother Timothy Froehlich, Director of Finance, and Brother Ernest Miller, Director of Education. Congratulations to all.

Health Updates

• Brother Kevin Brutcherhas been transferred to the Fairview-RiversideRehabCenter in Minneapolis. His spirits are positive, even with the realization that because of poor circulation in his legs there is concern about whether the broken ankle will heal. His right leg was amputated below the knee on March 7th. He will be there approximately 3 months.Phone:(612) 273-8213.
• Brother Maurice Anglimis now in residence at ResurrectionLifeCenter.
• Brother Nicholas Geimerhad been resting at his niece’s home in Elmwood ParkIL. Doctors at Loyola found one blocked artery and put in a stent. He returned to Minneapolis with Brother Larry Schatz.
• Brother Norman McCarthy had a stroke on February 26thand has been in the hospital since. There are signs of some damage to the left side, including possible vision problems. His phone number is (918) 403-1158. It is likely that he will continue in rehab for the near future.
• Sheila Hallmann, the nurse for Chicago-Wisconsin-St. Louis area, had a hysterectomy and is reported to be doing very well.

Rest in Peace

• Brother Lawrence Peter Dannecker, 87, died on February 20th at Lake Ridge Health Care Center in Roseville, Minnesota. A De La Salle Christian Brother for 67 years, he was born Claude Francis in St. Paul, MN, the son of Lawrence and Hildegard (Huna) Dannecker. He attended St. Francis De Sales Elementary School and CretinHigh School in St. Paul and graduated from La Salle Institute in Glencoe, MO, in 1938. He entered the novitiate of the Brothers in 1941 and made his first vows in 1942 and his perpetual vows in 1947. Brother Peter earned a BA degree from St. Mary’s College (now University) in Winona, MN, in 1944 and an MEd from St. LouisUniversity in 1952. During his years as an educator he taught at St. Mel and St. Patrick in Chicago, at St. George H.S. in Evanston, IL, and at St. Francis H.S. in Wheaton, IL. From 1955 to 1961 he was Principal of Christian Brothers College H.S. in St. Louis, MO. In Chicago from 1969 to 1994 he was the director of the La Salle Procure, the purchasing agent for Catholic schools and religious communities. Since 1997 he was retired and lived with the Brothers’ community at Driscoll Catholic H.S. in Addison, IL. Survivors include his sisters Teresa Gerold of Shakopee, MN, Loretta Lokken of Waukesha, WI, and his brother Eugene Dannecker of Appleton, WI. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Francis de SalesChurch in St. Paul, MN, on February 23rd followed by interment at CalvaryCemetery.
• Brother J. Bernard Zacheis, 83, died on February 29that St.FrancisHospital in Memphis following a brief illness.A De La Salle Christian Brother for sixty-five years, he was born Elmer George in St, Louis, MO, son of John and Mary Jane (McBrearity) Zacheis. He attended EpiphanyElementary School and Southwest H.S. in St. Louis. In 1942 he entered the novitiate of the Brothers and professed his first vows in 1943 and his perpetual vows in 1949. He earned a BA degree from Saint Mary’s College in Winona, MN, in 1946. In 1955 he earned an MAT degree and in 1979 an MA degree also from Saint Mary’s. During his years as an educator he taught at St. Mel H.S. and St. Patrick H.S. in Chicago, St. George H.S. in Evanston, IL, Christian Brothers College H.S. in St. Louis and De La Salle H.S. in Kansas City, MO, and Christian Brothers H.S. in Memphis, TN. He also taught in Michigan, Ohio and Guatemala, and at different times at ChristianBrothersUniversity in Memphis where he also worked in the Business Office for some years. He retired in 1993 and had been living at Christian Brothers H.S. in Memphis. He was predeceased by five brothers. Survivors include his nephew, Michael Zacheis of Florissant, MO, and a niece Joan Zacheis of St. Louis. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on March 6that Heffernan Hall on the CBHS campus. Burial was at La Salle Institute in Glencoeon March 8th.
• Brother Eamon (Humbert Stephen) Gavin, 83, died on March 11that ResurrectionLifeCenter. A De La Salle Christian Brother for 65 years, he was born in Chicago, the son of Martin and Margaret (McGrath) Gavin. He graduated from St.BasilElementary School in Chicago and from La SalleHigh School in Glencoe, MO. He entered the novitiate of the Brothers in 1942 and made his first vows in 1943 and his perpetual vows in 1949. Brother Eamon earned a BSS degree from Saint Mary’s College (now University) in Winona, MN, an MA from St. LouisUniversity in 1954, and an MEd in 1974 from De Paul University in Chicago. During his years as an educator he taught at St. George H.S. in Evanston and was principal at Roncalli H.S. in Aurora. He also taught at schools in St. Paul and Winona, MN, Jefferson City and St. Louis, MO, and Memphis, TN. He was principal of schools in Hammond, IN, and Muskegon, MI. In 1970 he moved to De La Salle in Chicago where he was a teacher, athletic director, and assistant principal for nine years. Then he worked in the development office for the school and with the cheerleaders. Survivors include his brother, Kevin J. Gavin of New York, his sister, Margaret Fry of PalosHeights, and the Christian Brothers of his community. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on March 14that St. James Church. Interment will be at ResurrectionCemetery in Romeoville, IL.
• Arthur McMullen, 82, the brother of Brothers Arnold and Finbar, died on February 15thin Minneapolis. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on February 22ndat Holy Cross Catholic Church in Onamia, MN. His wife preceded him in death.
• Father John P. Coleman, 89, died on March 4that the Little Sisters of the Poor in Kansas City, MO. He was the brother of deceased Brother Jarlath Stanislaus who died when he was in the scholasticate.

LTIP students were inMemphis

T. J. Buckley tutoring a first-grade student in arithmetic

From February 18ththrough 29ththe Lasallian Teacher Immersion Program (LTIP) participants observed and conducted apprentice-like activities on the elementary level at De La Salle at Blessed Sacrament in Memphis. Each morning was spent with a cooperating teacher. This was followed by lunch and three hours of class on the campus of CBU each afternoon. While in Memphis, the young men lived in community with the Brothers of Christian Brothers High School (CBHS). In addition to the academic work, there were a number of highlights for the young men. They included a presentation by Brother Terence McLaughlin on the integration of CBC (Memphis) in 1963; a visit to the National Civil Rights Museum; a presentation and tour of the District Archives by Brother Robert Werle; and a dinner on Beale Street hosted by Brother Chris Englert. On behalf of Brother Stephen and the young men, I would like to thank Brother Mark Snodgrass and the faculty and staff of De La Salle at Blessed Sacrament; the Brothers at CBU for their hospitality; Dr. Ellen Faith and Brother Bob Veselsky for making lunch and classroom arrangements; and particularly, the Brothers at CBHS for opening their home and supporting the LTIP participants in this phase of the immersion experience. (Brother Pat Conway)

Joe Ossell helping a kindergarten student with the alphabet

HEALTH NOTES -MARCH 2008

SOBERING TRUTH ABOUT DRUNK DRIVING

In the time it takes you to read this newsletter, a drunk driver will kill someone. In the time it takes you to read this article, another drunk driver will injure someone. Will the victim be your brother, mother, grandfather, niece or neighbor?

FACT: Every 31 minutes, someone dies in an alcohol-related traffic accident. Every two minutes, someone is injured in such an accident.

Source: National Highway Traffic Administration

All states in the U.S. have a legal blood/breath alcohol concentration (BAC) limit of 0.08 percent. However, this does not mean that you can safely operate a vehicle at that level. A much lowerBAC level can affect coordination, judgment and other driving skills.

RULES TO LIVE BY: Because alcohol is socially acceptable, it’s all the more important to drink responsibly and in moderation.

#Don’t drink and drive. And, never ride with a driver who’s been drinking.

#Don’t mix alcohol and drugs. This can be a deadly combination, even with over -the- counter medications or supplements. Ask your doctor or pharmacist how alcohol interacts with the medications you take.

#Don’t engage in binge drinking.

DO YOU HAVE AN ALCOHOL PROBLEM?

#Do you believe you need alcohol in order to have fun?

#Have you tried to stop drinking alcohol but couldn’t?

#Has a friend, relative or co-worker or medical professional expressed concern about your use of alcohol?

#Do you use alcohol to help you get through the day or when you are feeling angry, tense, or sad?

#Do you drink when you are alone?

#Do you need more alcohol to get the same effect you used to get with smaller amounts?

If you answered, “Yes” to any of these questions, you may have a problem with alcohol. Seek help from your doctor or a mental health professional.

Source: Nattional Institiute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Submitted by Cathie Swanson, RN

Midwest District Nurse in the Twin Cities Area

Midwest District – Deaths since July 1, 1995

1995November 5Hogan, Emery

1995December 28Duffy, H. Edward

1996May 25Rush, Richard

1996May 26Ungering, Jude

1996June 15Courtney,Leonard

1996December 23Twohig, Lewis

1997March 27Forgette, Leo

1997June 18Poska, Joseph

1997August 1Dahmen, Richard

1997December 18Bertling, Arthur

1998March 2Joyce, Joseph

1998March 20 O’Malley,Lawrence

1998August 17Bedard, George

1998September 28Kromhout, Leonard

1998October 1Dolan, Aloysius

1998October 2Griffin, Kevin

1998October 20Hoffmann, Anselm

1998December 2McEnery, Daniel

1998December 4Trusk, Ambrose

1999February 17Groble, Ambrose

1999April 13Gabrelcik, Andrew

1999June 5Lavoie, Louis

1999June 13Makowski, Austin

1999September 2Martin, Jerome

2000March 17Smith, Thomas

2000May 24Boggio, Joseph

2000November 1Shields, Alfred

2000December 2Vukits, John Michael

2001February 26Ostendorf, Paul

2001March 11Kuzminski, Bern.

2001August 3Dufresne, Camilus

2001September 7Kelly, Richard

2001September 20Brusnahan, Joseph

2001November 10Ebner, James

2002January 28Abell, James

2002June 9Fallon, Edward

2002August 7Moroni, Alfred

2002August 21Walther, Laurence

2002August 26Sullivan, Anthony

2002September 2 Drahmann,Theodore

2002December 30Morgan, Philip

2003January 17Heggy, Jude

2003January 19Pahl, George

2003January 26McMullan, Daniel 2003March 13Whaley, Edmund

2003May 12Gilmartin, Hilary

2003December 16Wagner, Mark

2004January 1Rhody, William

2004January 3Lidinsky, Benedict

2004February 2Mark LaMont

2004April 9 (LINE)Alphonsus Martel

2004May 8Julius Winkler

2004September 4Edward Doody

2004September 19Bernard Talle

2004November 24Kenneth Pfister

2005January 17Leander Noone

2005April 9Gerard Pihaly

2005June 1Jerome Wegener

2006June 7Timothy McCarthy

2006September 28Mario Stockhausen

2006November 21James Saiz de la Mora

2007April 7Justin Lucien

2007April 29Urban Lucken

2007July 19Timothy McNary

2007July 30Anthony Gajewski

2007August 29Bertrand Juettner

2007September 7Edward Mason

2007October 11John Johnston

2007October 27Christopher Kavanaugh

2007December 29Owen Meegan

2008February 2Martin Michuda

2008February 20Peter Dannecker

2008February 29Bernard Zacheis

2008 March 11 Eamon Gavin