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d in keeping with the Boards commitment to providing more timely information we present the first quarterly issue of Hospitaller. This newsletter is designed to encourage and inspire you by highlighting the multitude of ways our members are defending the faith and serving our fellow man. We will also be recognizing members for their commitment and leadership and reporting on actions taken by the Board. In this issue, you will read about The St. Anthony Wellness Center, an innovative collaboration between the Order of Malta and the Order of Friars Minor, and the expansion of the Chapin Street Clinic. Both of these initiatives are great examples of caring for the sick and the poor.You will also read about The Church in the 21st Century, an outstanding approach to giving us the knowledge we need to defend our faith during difficult times. I am inspired by these stories and hope that you are too. But I know these stories dont begin to capture the breadth and depth of the Orders activities. To do that, we need your help. Please let us know about your activities and the activities of other members in your area.You can send stories and ideas for stories to our Executive Director, John Shine. Best regards, Daniel J. Kelly, K.M. President
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Hospitallers is published quarterly by the American Association of the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St. John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta in the United States.
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The american association of the order of malta, carefully observing the centuries-old tradition of the order, has as its mission, to enhance the glory of God through the sanctification of its members, through dedication to and defense of the faith and the holy see and through service to our fellow man, especially the sick and the poor.
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Boston Area Defends the Faith; Supports The Church in the 21st Century
Defense of the faith is one of the primary duties of the Order of Malta. By financially supporting an initiative called The Church in the 21st Century, the Boston Area knights and dames are doing just that. The initiative, launched by provide a forum to explore issues surrounding the sexual misconduct by Catholic clergy, particularly in the Archdiocese of Boston. The Boston Area is all too familiar with the sexual misconduct scandal, says Boston Area Chair James F. OConnor, KM Our Archdiocese has become ground zero for this crisis. By helping to bring resolution to the crisis, he continues, we can help restore the confidence of Catholics in the Church and revive their financial support for deserving agencies. Only a financially viable church can serve the sick and the poor.
To support the initiative, the Boston Area committed to raising $50,000 from its members. They raised $63,000, the largest grant for this initiative. The members of the committee raising the funds included: OConnor, John E. Joyce, KM, John H. MacKinnon, KM, Paul J. McNamara, KM, and Desmond D. McCarthy, KOB, Board of Councillors. In recognition of the grant, the Order of Malta will be listed as a major sponsor for the key events in September, 2004 including a three-day symposium on handing on the faith. In addition, every member of the American Association will receive materials published for the initiative, including a newspaper entitled, C21 Resources.
The Boston Area recently donated $63,000 to the Boston College initiative, The Church in the 21st Century. Pictured from left to right are: Dr. Robert Newton, Director of the initiative; James F. OConnor, KM, Boston Area Chair; John H. MacKinnon, KM; Advisory Board Member; John E. Joyce, KM, Advisory Board Member and William P. Leahy, S.J., President of Boston College.
This grant builds on a long-standing relationship with the St. Joseph Medical Center, says John Bycraft, KM, Indiana Area Chair. The Order of Malta provided two grants to help establish the medical clinic more than a decade ago. In addition, Dr. Leslie Bodnar, KM worked to make the clinic a reality and continues to volunteer his time and medical expertise. The medical clinic, which also receives more than 4,800 medical patient visits each year, was founded by Sr. Maura Brannick, CSC. The credit for this clinic rightly goes to Sister Maura, says Bycraft. She is the beloved leader, the glue that holds the clinic together.
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On March 25, A. Patricia McCarthy made her Promise of Obedience at the Cathedral of St. Agnes in Rockville Centre before Fr James-Michael von Stroebel, Knight of Justice from the Federal Association, representing the Grand Master of the Order, Fr Andrew Bertie. McCarthy, a member of the Order since 1985, served as a member of the Board of Councillors from 1997 to 1999 and as the Area Chair in Nassau/ Suffolk, New York since 1999. McCarthys husband, Desmond, made his Promise of Obedience in the Lady Chapel at St. Patricks Cathedral, on December 8, 2001.
Grand Master Fr Andrew Bertie received an Honorary Doctorate from Saint Johns University in Collegeville, Minn. on Sunday, October12, 2003. Attending the ceremony were more than 40 Malta members representing 10 states, including Florida and California. In addition to attending the ceremony, the Malta members participated in a variety of specially planned events throughout the weekend, including Mass and Vespers in the magnificent church designed by Marcel Breuer, tours of the campus and the Malta Center, and dinner in the Great Hall. The Malta Center was all I imagined it would be and more, says Elaine Violyn Luzine of New York. Displays of books, clothing, maps, paintings and other artifacts were presented in special eyelevel cases. The bond between the college, the speakers, our Order, and those that founded the Malta Center was strongly felt by all. Luzine had the opportunity to meet His Highness, Fr Andrew Bertie. I found the conversation interesting, gracious and friendly, she says. That experience does not come to many, and we appreciated meeting this man of many talents. Luzine commends the Federal Association for arranging the cascade of events at Saint Johns University, and for including all.
Bycraft, along with committee members Fran Hardart and Tom Flood, crafted a brief survey and sent it to a representative sample of the members. Based on the survey responses, the committee recommended scheduling both events during warmer weather. More than one-third of the respondents favored a change in the time of year, says Bycraft. In addition, several written comments particularly from members who winter in warmer climates supported such a change. Kelly believes this change, along with the large number of candidates 1207 preparing for admission to the Order, will draw a significant number of members and guests to the Annual Dinner on November 12. It is the intention of the Board that these two events will be held during the month of November for the foreseeable future he says. Invitations and the Order of Events will mail in mid-September.
The Beatitudes
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5: 3 -10
The center, under the direction of Brother Alan Thomas, OFM, relies on a mostly volunteer staff. Funding comes in the form of grants from the Province of the Most Holy Name, (Franciscan Friars), the Order of Malta, (Boston area), as well as many generous contributions from private donors and organizations such as The Missionary Franciscan Sister of the Immaculate Conception, and Blue Cross/ Blue Shield of Mass. Many Boston Area dames and knights worked diligently to launch this ministry, says Mrs. Finn, and they continue to give generously of their time and talent. The Wellness Center has applied to the American Association of the Order of Malta for a grant for the upcoming year.
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Hospitallers is published quarterly by the American Association of the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St. John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta in the United States.
Committees 2004
Admissions Committee Hope e. Carter, Chair Paul H. Durnan Robert J. Fredericks, Ph.D Daniel Desmond McCarthy G. Robert Reers Audit Committee Joseph M. Cianciolo, Chair James L. Claus Joseph G. Metz, PhD Communications Committee Thomas J. Flood, Chair Laure C. Aubuchon William R. Burleigh John t. Bycraft Hope E. Carter William S. Dinger Robert J. Fredericks, PhD Leroy F. Jarrett John V. McManmon Paula g. Murphy G. Robert Reers Robert J. Wormington
Finance Committee Joseph F. Finn, Jr., Chair John T. Bycraft James L. Claus Robert F. Dall J. Pepe Fanjul Daniel Desmond McCarthy Anthony E. Rapp Eugene E.Vilfordi Grants Committee Joseph M. Cianciolo, Chair James L. Claus Bernard P. DiFiore Robert L. Dillmeier Paul H. Durnan Thomas J. Flood Leroy F. Jarrett Richard D. Milone, M.D. Paula G. Murphy Susan M. Reese Eugene E.Vilfordi MHSF Board of Directors Hope E. Carter Joseph H. Miller J. Pepe Fanjul Frances OC. Hardart Mildred G. Ix Daniel J. Kelly Paula G. Murphy Susan M. Reese
Robert J. Fredericks, Ph.D. Augustus T. Grace Joseph H. Hagan William J. Koenig Hreinn P. Lindal Daniel Desmond McCarthy Joseph G. Metz John P. Reiner Susan M. Reese Patricia G. Spencer Eugene e.Vilfordi Nominating Committee Thomas J. Flood, Chair Mildred G. Ix Leroy F. Jarrett Richard D. Milone, M.D. The Honorable James L. Ryan Service to the Faith Committee Frances OC. Hardart, Chair Paul H. Durnan John V. McManmon Joseph G. Metz Richard D. Milone, M.D. Mary Reilly Hunt The Honorable James. L. Ryan Patricia G. Spencer
The Board of Councillors, at its January 14 meeting, appointed Eugene Vilfordi from Dallas, Texas to fill the vacancy left by the election of Daniel J. Kelly as President.Vilfordi will serve until the November election, when he will be required to stand for election to a three-year term. Vilfordi is First Vice President and Senior Advisor at Merrill Lynch Private Client in Dallas and recently celebrated 50 years with the firm. He has served on numerous boards and councils, including the University of Dallas,Visiting Nurses Association, Catholic Society of Religious and Literary Education, Diocese of Dallas Finance Council, The Catholic Foundation, Cistercian Preparatory School, Ursuline Academy, St. Rita Parish and Serra Club of Dallas. He is a Knight of the Holy Sepulcher. He has received the McGill Award, Catholic Foundation 2000 Man of the Year Award for lifetime community service and Merrill Lynch 2002 Lifetime Achievement Award. He has made three Lourdes Pilgrimages.
Disciplinary Committee Carl A. Schwarz Jr., Chair Joseph M. Cianciolo Thomas J. Flood Executive Committee Daniel J. Kelly, Chair Joseph H. Miller Frances OC. Hardart Carl A. Schwarz, Jr. Joseph F. Finn, Jr. John T. Bycraft Hope e. Carter Joseph M. Cianciolo James L. Claus Thomas J. Flood
Strategic Planning Committee Joseph H. Miller, Chair Daniel J. Kelly Frances OC. Hardart Mission and Spiritual Carl A. Schwarz, Jr. Committee Joseph F. Finn, Jr. Hope E. Carter, Chair John T. Bycraft Msgr. Kevin W. Wallin, Advisor Hope E. Carter Richard Armstrong Joseph M. Cianciolo Robert E. Baker James. L. Claus Anne Burleigh Thomas J. Flood John T. Dunlap
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Frank Crippen JoAnne Kuehner Margaret Lyons Robert Dolehide John Bycraft Robert Wormington James OConnor Louis Mahoney Jack Pohrer Robert Fredericks John Maloy Peter Krause Patricia McCarthy Ellen Shafer William Burleigh Philip Lauinger, Jr. Craig de Paulo William Boswell Paul Callahan Denis Simon Kenneth Manning
Elected
9/02 9/02 9/02 9/01 9/03 9/03 9/02 9/02 9/03 9/01 1/03 9/01 9/03 9/02 9/03 9/03 9/02 9/03 9/02
Term Expires
9/06 9/05 9/05 9/05 9/04 9/05 9/06 9/05 9/05 9/06 9/04 9/05-9/06 9/04 9/06 9/05 9/04 9/04 9/05 9/04 9/05 1 2 1 1 2 4 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 5 3 3 1 3 1
1. First Term: Eligible for reelection 2. Second Term: Not eligible for reelection 3. Appointed by President and approved by BOC at election to be held in 2004. 4. No election held. Only two active members in area. 5. No election held. Only six active members in area.
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The Officers of the Foundation are: John R. Mullen, President Mary Kay Farley, Secretary Bernard DiFiore, Treasurer According to President Kelly, the newly established Board will communicate its plans in the near future.