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well as we move into the future. What type of configuration would be most beneficial for our work of mission inspiration given our reali-ties and resources. We hope to have material prepared to aid us in this dialogue.

Finally, he suggests we consider a new presence in the local church which could better promote our charism and benefit, in particular, vocation animation.

This upcoming Provincial Chapter promises to be an important op-portunity as the highest expres-sion of co-responsibility we share.

October 4—Death anniversary of

Fr. Natalino Tomasi

14—Death anniversary of Fr. VAleriano Cobbe

16—Ordination anniver-sary of Fr. Aneillo

29—Birthday of Fr. Alex Rodriguez

November 12—Death anniversary of

Fr. Giuseppe Zanardi

13 —Death anniversary of Fr. Henry Frassinetti

16—Birthday of Fr. Malo-ney

21—Death anniversary of Fr. Rocco Serra

December 2—Death anniversary of

Fr. Graziano Rossato

4—Death Anniversary of Br. Eugene Cumerlato

6—Birthday of Fr. Frank Grappoli

11—Death anniversary of Fr. Gerard Furlan

15—Birthday of Fr. Rocco Pupolo

17—Birthday of Fr. Mark Marangone

Issue 146

September 2015

The Xaverian Missionaries USA

T he official call for the next provincial chapter

next Spring is nearly upon us and with this we have an ex-traordinary opportunity to continue to steer our province into the future with hope and resoluteness.

The Provincial Council has been working on remote prep-aration for the chapter and we wanted to share with you some of the issues we will need to look at in the Chapter. They include: a look into fundraising into the future, new statutes of the prov-ince, an evaluation of the GYM pro-gram and Dialogue Commission.

At the same time the Superior Gen-eral’s letter to the province a few months ago also suggested some im-portant issues to study. The first is a suggestion to consider our juridical status as a province. Fr. Menegazzo, in light of the concerns of the last General Chapter, suggests we consid-er whether to remain a region as we are, become a delegation, or merge with another region. This conversa-tion is being asked of other regions as

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This past summer was time for another COSUMA, an experi-ence I have always been im-pressed with. The Constitutions say: “It examines the state of the congregation, monitors the implementation of Chapter de-cisions, and analyzes the most im-portant and pressing problems of the congre-gation.” My first experi-ence was in 1999 repre-senting the Philippine Delega-tion. This last gathering is my last, at least for awhile.

Like chapters, sectorial gather-ings and assemblies, COSUMA is one piece in a larger, organic way we discern as a congrega-tion, across the borders of 21 countries. COSUMA helps us to not get lost in our little corner of the congregation and to see ourselves as a vital part of a worldwide effort in the mission ad gentes of the Church.

The “Acts” of Cosuma were re-cently published by the General Direction and I urge you look carefully through it. There are important issues we all need to be aware of and some practical decisions that affect us all.

The underlying question which we need to ask with all serious-ness is: Are we prepared for the contemporary challenges of the “first proclamation” in all the

ways we share that as a prov-ince? In my view we have far to go. In light of this we will pre-senting a draft of Statutes of the USA Region which will in-clude some underlying princi-ples and suggestions for our

own ongoing formation in this area.

The first part of the Acts of COSUMA are guidelines that are left to us as we plan our unique take on

this ongoing formation. The second part provides some meaning and methodology.

Finally, other decisions were made regarding initial for-mation, finances and sharing, first period in the mission and the Tre Mesi Course. CC

The Xaverian Missionary Sisters of Mary and the

Miranda Jimenez Family cordially invite you to the

Perpetual Profession of Sister Susan Miranda

Jimenez

October 10, 2015 at 12:00 pm

Our Lady of Providence Church

228 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA

Tre Mesi 2016 The newly re-organized Tre Me-si Program will begin Septem-ber 7 and finish December 4, 2016 in Tavernerio. For non-Italian speaking confreres, there will be a course available in Par-ma prior to the start of the pro-gram.

The calendar of the entire pro-gram will be available to all con-freres. We urge confreres in our region to consider this very im-portant invitation .

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The Council looked over the financial reports of the re-gion. This is not merely about numbers but a pro-found way to understand more deeply the providence of God and the important friendship we carry with so many that collaborate with us in mission. All of the re-ports were approved.

The Employee’s Handbook needs to be updated in a number of areas: recent changes in state labor laws, consistent communication with our employees, the addition of the new pension plan and better consistency with holidays of full and part timers.

Fr. Chudy is beginning to prepare for our re-accreditation with Praesidi-um next year and will assist the new provincial with this. It may take place next fall. The responsibility we bear to be vigilant in this regard continues. Later this fall all confreres will go through some ongoing formation in this area.

The council continues to do some remote preparation for our upcoming provincial chapter in April 2016. A draft of new Statutes of the Region were presented for an initial revision. In light of the many changes in the region, decisions made that affect our province in vari-

Fr. Carl Chudy, SX

Office of the Provincial

12 Helene Court

Wayne, New Jersey 08046

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provincial@xaviermissonaries.org

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Bulletin of the Provincial Council

UPCOMING MEETINGS AND IMPORTANT GATHERINGS

October 1-4—US Catholic Mis-sion Congress in Houston

October 8—Common Ground Dialogue Conference at Rut-gers University

October 4—Wayne Mission Banquet

October 10—Final profession of Sr. Susi

October 16—Franklin Mission Banquet

October 17—Holliston Mission Banquet

October 15—19 Parliament of World Religions

October 31—Wayne Come and See

November 7—Holliston Come and See

November 9—Communications Board Meeting

November 14—Franklin Come and See

November 28-December 27—Holliston Christmas Lights Dis-play

January 17-30—SX Social Me-dia Conference in Tavernerio.

ous sectors, and the updat-ing of important referen-tial documents, the council felt the need to have writ-ten policies for our life and work that reflects the con-temporary situation.

We wish to strengthen our collaboration with the UK Province. Frs. Chudy and Davitti will go in November to take part in their COM-MON GROUND program that we share, and to dis-cuss ways we can further collaborate.

Fr. Chudy spoke of his meeting with the General Direction during the sum-mer on important issues in the province. One of these was he possibility of open-ing up investments in the region given the changing financial situation. We hope to hear of the GD’s decision about this soon.

The next Provincial Council meeting will take place in Wayne, November 9-10.