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“Why Look for the Living Among the Dead?” Cathy Dempsey

I was struck by the Gospel verse from the Easter Vigil last Saturday evening, where the angel appears to the women at the empty tomb, and says to them: “Why do you look for the living among the dead?” We at QAC are Easter people, and we are alive! Since we believe Jesus is risen, and we are in him, we are to be found with him—among the living.

I know that many of us have fears and concerns because the Marianists are facing declining numbers of priests, and they have told us that in two years they will be making a decision about whether they can continue to support the six Marianist parishes around the country. Yet we are alive now, and called to be transformed into a deeper new life as the Queen of Apostles Community. I am actually excited about the ways we are moving forward to transform the way we are community that allows us to grow more deeply into the new life Jesus is calling us to, such as: 1) We are working on ways we should change our practice of liturgy to be more inviting to new members, especially younger adults, while still retaining the uniqueness of our QAC liturgies; 2) We are working on ways to bring

stronger, deeper formation in the Marianist charism, and ways for QAC to be more deeply rooted in and a part of the Marianist Family in the Dayton area; and 3) We are working on our decision-making processes to be more collaborative and consensus-oriented, and more in tune with the Marianist decision-making processes. Each of the three ad hoc committees addressing these areas will be striving to keep the community updated on their work through bulletin announcements, emails, articles in the Spirit, and information posted on the QAC website. In the meantime, if at any time you want to participate or have questions about any of the ad hoc committees, you can call the assigned steering committee “point person” for each ad hoc committee:

Liturgical changes—Cathy Dempsey 937-671-0404 Marianist formation—Erica Rudemiller 937-658-0964

Community decision-making—Kevin Skinner 937-272-7363 I am very hopeful that this transformation process will make us a stronger, more Christ-like community of faith. We are alive, and if we are willing to be transformed, we can participate in in an ever deeper, ever new life.

Queen of Apostles Community 4435 E Patterson Road

Dayton, OH 45430-1033 Phone: (937) 429-0510

www.qac-ohio.org

Inside This Issue

Why look for the Living Among the Dead ......................................................... 1 Social Justice .......................................... 2 Confirmation Class .............................. 3 Decision Making Process .................. 3 Celebrating Easter ............................... 4 Birthdays ................................................. 5 Seniors’ Corner ..................................... 5 Easter Season New Life ..................... 6 Books Wanted ....................................... 6 QAC Spotlight. ....................................... 7 Fish Fry Highlights .............................. 8 QAC Youthzine ...................................... 9 Mary Crowning ..................................... 9 QAC Stewardship ............................... 10 Marianist Corner ................................ 10 The Reflection Pond ......................... 11 QAC Calendar ...................................... 12

A Marianist Community May 2019

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Social Justice Ministry

Marianist Environmental Education Center

(MEEC) by Bill Meers

“Restoring Communities of Land and People”

“Care for the earth is not just an Earth Day slogan, it is a requirement of our

faith.” (Sharing Catholic Social Teaching: Challenges and Directions 1998)

The Marianist Environmental Education Center (MEEC) is a Marianist community institution and Mt. St. John neighbor which works to keep us connected to the natural world. MEEC programs integrate spirituality, ecology and sustainability and inspire us to live in harmony with the Earth and its inhabitants. Important to MEEC’s mission are the Pope’s Encyclical “Laudato Si” and the Catholic Climate Covenant. MEEC is one of the institutions that the Queen of Apostles Community supports through our charitable donations. The QAC Social Justice Ministry offers opportunities throughout the year for QAC members to participate in MEEC activities.

Mt. St. John Nature Preserve

MEEC manages and cares for 100 acres, including the Mt. St. John Preserve, which it seeks to restore to its natural ecosystem free of invasive plants and degradation by encroachment from development and other threats. The Preserve’s two miles of walking trails offer a rich, diverse environment, including a restored prairie and many different native plants, birds, and insects.

2019 MEEC Native Plant Sale - Saturday, June 22nd; 8 AM to 1 PM

This annual sale is MEEC’s primary fundraiser and supports the restoration of the Mount St. John Marianist Nature Preserve, as well as educational programs. A wide variety of wild flowers, shrubs, and trees will be available for sale.

Gardening with Native Plants Workshop - Saturday, June 15th

MEEC is offering this workshop one week before the plant sale. You’ll learn the best plants for your space and will be able to purchase plants at the workshop. Register at the MECC website.

Stay Connected as a MEEC Volunteer

MEEC offers a wide range of volunteer opportunities throughout the year from tending plant and tree nurseries and assisting with the native plant sale to participating in butterfly surveys and bird counts.

Get Outside: Walk the Nature Trail in Our Backyard!

Get your binoculars and bird book. You’ll find a trail map and guide to the Mt. St. John Nature Preserve at this link: https://meec.center/files/attachments/section/Nature_Trail_Guide.pdf

Stay Informed at MEEC’s Website (https://meec.center/)

Visit MEEC’s secure website to stay inspired and find support for your commitment to the Earth! The website has information on MEEC workshops and events throughout the year, such as winter and summer solstice celebrations, and opportunities to volunteer and donate.

Kevin & Linda Murnane

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Making Decisions

You may make your plans, but God directs your actions. (Proverbs 16:9)

The Decision Making Process Ad Hoc committee met for the first time on Monday, April 22nd at 7:00 PM in Si Lounge and will continue to meet every 2 weeks at the same time and place. Our next meeting will be on May 6th, if you are interested in attending.

Our first priority is to build and sustain our community. Every proposed decision will be evaluated on how it benefits the Community. The proposed decision making process will be based on the Marianist process of building trust and consensus by engaging the entire community in active collaboration and dialogue. We will be looking to the Steering Committee to help establish levels of decision making. There are different types of decisions we need to make. Those that require limited or no consultation will be clearly defined and decided with a sense of accountability, faithfulness to our mission, respect for all, and in a spirit of trust. Because communication and transparency is critical, all meetings will be documented and the notes shared with QAC members and the Marianists Province via Fr. Tim Kenney.

Confirmation Class of 2019

A big congratulations to our young people and a big thank you to our teachers!

Bottom row left to right: Bella Greet, Sierra Groff, Sian Hernit, Catherine Hall, Teacher-Violet Hutchison. Back row left to right: Father Tom, Joe Cox, Jack Donnelly, Parker Cox, Deacon Greg. Missing: Teacher- Tanya Groff.

Eleanor Hall and Janet Miller Proclaiming the Word in Sign

Language

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Celebrating Easter and more...

So Cute!!

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Seniors’ Corner - Chuck Bauer

The Lenten Friday Fish Fry was a great success! Approximately 35 hungry people attended and enjoyed the delicious food!Thanks for your food and donations. The donations are

primarily used to defray the cost of guests at the Christmas and Mother's Day brunches. Thanks to Dennis and Bob for providing the crappie (fish), the breading and serving chores. This was the first time I had a meal of all crappie. It was a great, very mild fish, which may have been because you skinned them. Thanks also to Tom Q. who similarly pitched in to help. I have a saying that 90% of the work takes 10% of the time and 10% of the work takes 90% of the time — that is cleanup, so thanks to Peggy and Gary for pitching in. May is when I go out and get all the information for my "Free and Nearly Free" postings. The Free and Nearly Free activities are already starting in early May, and are noted below. I usually get all the information together for the third Sunday of May.

Mother’s Day Brunch at the Beavercreek Golf Club Sunday, May 14th

I have again made reservations for the 12:00 Noon seating, and will be taking sign ups after Mass on April 28th and May 7th. The Brunch is

open to everyone. Treat your Mother or the Mother of your children to this fabulous brunch!

Questions? Contact Chuck Bauer at 426-7260.

Pickin’ In the Park; 6 to 10 PM

RiverScape Metro Park

Friday May 3rd Come celebrate the beginning of the MetroParks

Summer Music Season with Pickin' in the Park! Enjoy progressive bluegrass music (Flatland Harmony & Kind Country ), craft beer, and a food truck rally. Bring your dancing shoes

and a lawn chair if you don't like the hard back folding chairs they provide.

Mark Your Calendars!!

1 JULIA KEENAN 4 KATIE GIBBS 5 CARLISIANNA BERRY 6 BOB BUESCHER 6 JOAN IVORY 6 ANITA SMITH 7 JASON BIGLER 8 EVELYN ATKINSON 8 BILLY FANTACI 10 DAVID MERRELLI 10 KRISTINA STIEGER 12 RENAE SMITH 13 MANDY COWGILL 15 PARKER COX 15 SHARON DiLORENZO 15 CONOR HERNIT 16 CHAD PAINTER 17 MARY GUILFOOS 17 KENNEY SCHWARTZ 20 CHARLIE BANE 21 PAT HALE 21 TRACY MORAN 22 MARY MARGARET ATKINSON 22 JOSEPH HAMILTON 23 KATRINA HAMILTON 23 JUDY RAMMEL 27 CRAIG SEIM 28 CHUCK ORMSBY

Blessings to all those celebrating a Birthday this month!

As you grow older, may your heart grow fonder of our Lord, who is

ever present in your life! As you grow older, may you

strengthen the belief that He will always be with you, no matter

what.

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Easter Season New Life — Martie Holda

Donations for Baby Pantry— Pull a card and WIN delight as you shop for babies. Look for the

aqua crates in the vestibule — one is near the Easter Cross in the foyer and the other is on the wooden table for easy access. Please pull a card with ideas of what to bring, or make your own choice. As the photo shows, we are extremely low on baby cereal and food. We have no pacifiers, baby spoons or sippy cups, and no baby towels or washcloths. We give each client only a dozen wipes in a sandwich baggie, but baby wipes are much needed. Baby Formula is essential. See cards at our display. Name brands preferred and please be sure to check expiration dates. Newborn sizes for clothing are in very low supply, especially one piece pajamas.

We are looking for volunteers to sort and match donated clothing, and those who sew or knit to help make baby and toddler blankets. Materials can be provided if needed.

You are welcome to call Martie Holda at 286-0218 if you have questions. We are glad to shop for you and return receipts. Please refer to the April Spirit article for much information about Dayton Right to Life operations and other ways to donate. As always, we are grateful for your generosity!!

Have you spring cleaned your bookshelf?

Consider cleaning your shelves and donating any unwanted or unused books to our book drive being held for Catholics in Malawi who are in need of books. Religious books have been requested as well as novels and English books. If you

are in doubt if they could use it, please donate it! With the amount requested, we can’t collect too many.

Collection boxes will be in Si Lounge and the vestibule through the month of May.

Contact: Erica Rudemiller, lerudemiller@gmail.com with questions

Boxes are also needed so we can package the books for delivery. (Nothing too big as we have to be able to still lift the box!)

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Judge Vanessa Ruiz, President of the International Association of Women Judges, Linda Murnane, Judge Toni Clark, Chair, American Bar

Association Judicial Division

What a great turnout for Dr. William Johnston’s presentation on the Development of Liturgy From Vatican II to the Present Time. Those pictured above are just a few of the many who attended.

Congratulations Linda Murnane on winning the Mayre Rasmussen

Award at the ABA Section of International Law

The Mayre Rasmussen Award is given to individuals who have achieved professional excellence in international law, encouraged

women to engage in international law careers, enabled women lawyers to attain

international law job positions from which they were excluded historically, or

advanced opportunities for women in international law.

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A Big Thanks to our Fishermen... Chuck Bauer, Dennis Brode and Bob Brookey

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QAC Youthzine

Welcome to our monthly section of The SPIRIT devoted to our youth

If you would like to write for it, just send Erica Rudemiller an email (lerudemiller@gmail.com) with your article by the 10th day of the month!

ADULT FAITH FORMATION. Adults gathering to share faith and grow in community, discussions are typically guided by a book or shared reading. The group meets on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month from 9:00-10:15AM in the Family Room in Si Lounge. CROSSROADS/LIFE. High School group for students in grades 9-12. Teens plan the topics as related to the Catholic faith to be discussed and explored with the direction and guidance of moderators. Meets on 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month from 9:00-10:15AM. Parents are invited to the first meeting to learn more about this transition and how to aide their child in their faith formation. MIDDLE SCHOOL GROUP. Group for grades 6-8 to learn about the faith and grow in community through hands on learning and faith sharing. The group meets on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month from 9:00-10:15AM WHOLE COMMUNITY CATECHESIS. Group for all ages, lessons shared are intergenerational - parents, grandparents, or anyone in the community are invited to attend. Meets 2nd Sunday of the month from 9:00-10:15AM, and on the last Sunday of the month during the first part of the Community Meeting and afterwards for continued education while their parents attend the Community Meeting. NURSERY/PRESCHOOL. Available dur ing Mass for children bir th-6 years old. Lessons, games, crafts, and activities are flexible depending on those who attend. Offered during Mass throughout the RE year.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SEEKS VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers are needed to teach Pre-School occasionally. We have a few children and families who would like a class offered during Mass time...the schedule is flexible.

May 25th - End of year Retreat, 10:00AM- 4:00 PM, Si Lounge

Mary Crowning

May is known to be the month of Mary. Mary is our Mother and in celebrating Mother’s Day during May it is only fitting that we honor our heavenly mother as well. The origin of the crowning of Mary can be difficult to pinpoint. However, there has been a longstanding tradition of honoring Mary as Queen. We reflect on Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth when praying the fifth Glorious mystery.

In a special way, members of the Queen of Apostles Community hold Mary as Queen close to our heart, as our namesake. “Mary is Queen of Apostles because she was chosen to be the Mother of Jesus Christ and to give Him to the world; she was made the Apostles’ Mother and our own by our Savior on the cross; she was with the Apostles while awaiting the descent of the Holy Spirit, obtaining from them the abundance of supernatural graces they received on Pentecost.” (Devotion to Mary, Queen of Apostles , Daughters of Saint Paul.)

Our Community, as a Marianist Community, holds Mary in a special place. One of the Marianist charisms is to “look to Mary as our model.” Mary was the perfect disciple and gives us an example of what it means to listen to the Holy Spirit and to follow Jesus without counting the cost.

Take some time during this month of May to reflect on Mary. To consider what Mary means to you. How does Mary challenge you to live out your discipleship? How is Mary your model?

Please join our Middle School class on Mother’s Day, May 12th as we crown Mary. We will meet in Si Lounge at 9:30 and process to over to crown Mary. All are invited as we pray together and give thanks for Jesus’ Mother and our Mother.

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Stewardship – Commitment to QAC

Kevin Skinner

This is based on our collections to the

commitment we made when approving our

Budget in June 2018.

A Little History of the Marianist in the United States

The Marianists first came to the United States in 1849, landing in Cincinnati, Ohio. They moved north to Dayton, where they established St. Mary’s School for Boys in 1850. St. Mary’s would become the University of Dayton.

The Society of Mary grew and spread, continuing its primary focus of bringing others to Christ through education.

It established or staffed secondary schools in numerous states, and founded St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas, in 1852, and established Chaminade University in Honolulu, Hawai’i, in 1955.

To administer the sprawling geography, there eventually were four U.S. Marianist provinces: Cincinnati (from the initial mission post), St. Louis (established 1908), Pacific (established 1948) and New York (established 1961).

The number of Marianists has decreased in recent decades, and the four U.S. provinces were consolidated in 2002 to create the Marianist Province of the United States.

There are approximately 270 Marianist brothers and priests in the Province of the United States today. The Province sponsors or co-sponsors a variety of ministries, including 19 secondary schools, three universities, four retreat centers and six parishes. The Province includes additional professed Marianists in India and Mexico.

Information obtained from https://www.marianist.com/

Marianist brothers in Cincinnati in 1876. This is among the oldest photos of U.S. Marianists

"I don’t think we should have to promise to give money to God. We should give what our heart tells us at the time. I like to be able to just put in the collection whatever I have that week."

The pastor listened carefully and after his haircut he handed the barber $1 for the $10 haircut, saying, "I like to give what my heart tells me — just whatever I have in my pocket at the time."

"Father," the barber protested, "I can’t pay my rent, take care of my expenses and run my business successfully if everyone would do that."

"Neither can God," the pastor replied.

As we prepare our budget for next year, it reminds me of the story of a wise pastor who went to get a haircut. The barber, who also happened to be a parishioner, took the opportunity to tell the pastor all the reasons why the barber was not going to complete his stewardship pledge card.

Please remember that when we pass our budget in June, we are making a stewardship pledge, and that includes our Social Justice Ministry.

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Unaware

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But needy

We are His people

His son came

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To open the gates of heaven

But day in and day out

Except for an hour on Sunday

We ignore His teachings

His patience perpetual

His love lifelong

His gift gracious

Eternal is our Redeemer

Christ the Redeemer By Steve Guilfoos

We would love to feature your artwork or writing creativity in an upcoming Spirit.

Send your writing or drawing to qacspirit06@att.net

by the 18th of each month.

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