Congregation of Jesus and Mary (Eudists)


Eudist Associate

Hello Eudists,
 
Today, May 27th, a group of San Diego Community Eudist Associates:
 
 
gathered at Blessed Sacrament, courtesy of Fr Jim Burson, for their annual Pentecost with St John Eudes Retreat.
 
St John Eudes moved, with the Spirit, freely through the meeting:
 
(Rosalie, Don, and Jean Mary Linh Nguyen shown)
 
Associates focused on their "priestly" duties as advertised:
 
Saturday, May 27 (Pentecost =June 4) @ Blessed Sacrament, Thanks to Fr Jim, after 8am Mass: Begins at 9am concludes before 2 pm, same format as last time, sack lunch provided, pre-read Lectionary from INDEX page 253 Pentecost chapters 14, 15,  18, 34-42, 68
 
Based on the typical comments below we will repeat this Pentecost Retreat next year, as well as have the Advent Retreat in about 6 months- Same format: timed agenda at bottom:
 
Hi (EudistAssociate) ---
--- A BIG THANK YOU!... for a WELL DONE Eudist
Associate Retreat.  A couple outstanding features
were:
(1)--- A great schedule... with times & "readings"...
sent by e-mail ahead... and then following it so well.
(2)--- Excellent food... breakfast, snacks, lunch (too
many calories... but, we loved it.)
(3)--- Thanks for having Fr. Jim involved with us.
(4)--- It was a "great example" of "Eudist's in
action"... learning to "expand our Spirituality".
--- God Bless -----
 
8am Mass
Mass Litergy:
Mass Music:
 
9 am
Opening Prayer
Welcome Introductions
Introductory Remarks
Music
 
Advent with St John Eudes, Readings (#) from “GREEN” Lectionary (20 Min + 5 min break per reading) Reflections at paragraph break:Bring your “GREEN” Lectionary: For Sale From Bookstore $5 each
 
Time, Selection:
915 #14
 940 #15
 1005 #18
 1030 #34
 1055 #35
 1120 #36
 1145 #37
 1210 Sack Lunch Provided (Bookstore Donation?)
 
Pentecost with St John Eudes, Lectionary “GREEN” (20 Min + 5 min break) Reflections at paragraph break: RESUMES
 
Time, Selection
1220 #38
 1245 #39
 110 #40
 135 #41
 200 #42
 225 #68
 250 Ending Prayer
Music
 

Vocations Retreat, Aug

Announcement:

 
Greetings fellow Eudists: Priest, Associates, and Friends of Eudist ...
 
You are invited to our EAssoc Prayer for VOCATIONS; which this year is on a Saturday, August 19 the Feast of St John Eudes. RSVP
 
Bring Spiritual Itinerary Steps 15,16, OR Lectionary 14, 34. The Magnificate's litergy for the Feast of the Transfiguration, and additionally Deacon Peter Hodsdon's homily below are helpful pre-reads.
 
800 Mass- St James Church Fr Howard, with priest(s).
 
845 Gather- St James Ministry Center:
Welcome: Fr Howard
Agenda: Don Schwall
 
900 Hospitality: St James Group
provides coffee service only.
Balance by others...Coord w/ Schwalls ...30+, EMail contact until 16 August return ... then Phone 858-350-8158.
 
930 VOCATIONS: Readings from St
John Eudes: Spiritual Itinerary Steps 15,16, or Lectionary 14, 34, and discussion.
 
1030 Closing:
Prayer
Announcements
 
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EMail summary 819:
Hello Eudists,
 
This August 19, Feast of St John Eudes Prayer for VOCATIONS, 8 am special mass was hosted by Fr John Howard, C.J.M. pastor of St James Catholic Community in Solana Beach.
Fr Howard was joined at the Altar by Fr. Jim, Fr Leaonardo, and Fr Frances, all C.J.M.
 
The St James community also was on hand to celebrate with Eudist from all over San Diego. Music was led by Cathie Senoff, and Mary Welch. Liturgy and mass support by Eudists of St James.
 
After mass, 30 Eudist Associates, from 4 San Diego communities meet in the ministry center to pray for VOCATIONS. These Eudist Associates were joined by Friends of Eudist.
 
Eudist Associate Don Schwall, St James group opened the VOCATIONS prayer session, and introduced Fr John Howard, C.J.M. who welcomed the gathering. 12 additional Eudist Associates in 2 remote groups (Iowa and New York) also were present in prayer.
 
The session's opening prayer:
 
Heavenly Father, Smile upon us, as we gather together today, on this feast of St John Eudes. We gather in Christ, in the Spirit of Christ’s Transfiguration, to continue our sanctification begun with our Baptism, guided by the spirit of St John Eudes, to pray for VOCATIONS: Eudists Vocations, Eudists Vocations to the Priesthood, Eudists Vocations to Association, and for Friends of Eudists.
 
We pray for all Eudist Candidates; in particular we pray for candidates/ seminarians John Chialo, and Ernesto Torres.
 
And we pray for all Eudists, especially priests and associates; that their hearts remain open to the call of Your Will. In Christ, enlighten us to know Your Will, and in Christ strengthen us to Do Your Will, Simply, and in an Appostolic way. Father, be with us as our Adventure Continues in the Joy of Life. AMEN
Balance of Agenda:
 
930 VOCATIONS: Discussion, and Readings from St
John Eudes: Spiritual Itinerary Steps 15,16, or Lectionary 14, 34, and discussion.
 
1030 Closing: Prayer: a song led by Cathie Senoff
Announcements: Don Schwall

OTHER SITES TO VISIT:

Esperanza International, Inc. in Solana Beach, CA

Saint James Mission Circle, CA

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