Volume XIII, Issue 1—Post Cineres, Spring 2012

P O S T C I N E R E S 20 12
N E W S LE T T ER
F O R T HE
COORDINATING
COUNCIL
Rev. C. Frank Phillips, C.R.
Superior General
Rev. Brendan Gibson, S.J.C.
Council Member
Rev. James Isaacson, S.J.C.
Council Member
Rev. Dennis Kolinski, S.J.C.
Council Member
Rev. Albert Tremari, S.J.C.
Council Member
FOUNDING
BISHOP
Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I.
BOARD OF
SPIRITUAL
DIRECTORS AND
ADVISERS
H.E. Raymond Cardinal Burke
Most Rev. Basil Meeking
Bishop Emeritus of
Christchurch, New Zealand
Most Reverend Joseph Perry
Archdiocese of Chicago
Rev. Regis Barwig
Rev. Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R.
Dr. James Hitchcock
Rev. Brian Mullady, O.P.
Rev. Thomas Nelson, O.Praem.
Msgr. James Turro
† Rev. John Hardon, S.J.
† Msgr. Richard Schuler
CONTACT US
Rev. C. Frank Phillips, C.R.
825 N. Carpenter Street
Chicago, Illinois 60642
[email protected]
Phone 312-243-7373
Faxe 312-243-4545
www.canons-regular.org
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F RI EN DS
AND
B E N EF A C TO RS
OF THE
C A NO NS R EG U LA R
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S T . J O HN C A NT I U S
POST CINERES ~ ALLELUIA!
We greet you again, Post Cineres, after the
ashes; namely, Ash Wednesday. By the time you receive this Via Sacra, Lent will be over and we will be
in the midst of the Paschal Season for fifty days of
glory.
The Lenten Season was filled with many
events in the life of the parishes we staff and in the
life of the Canons Regular. It is my hope that this
issue will reveal to you that Lent, as a time of prayer,
fasting and almsgiving, requires each one of us to
put our best foot forward in order to prepare for the
Paschal Season.
One of the many customs that we observe is
the incorporation of the Stational Church into the
daily Mass. The custom of observing the Stational
Churches of Rome ties us more closely to Our Holy
Father, for in times past the Holy Father himself would lead the faithful to the Stational church
designated for each day of Lent. The remnant of this is on Ash Wednesday when the Holy Father ascends the Aventine Hill to the first Stational Church of Lent, St. Sabina. In this ancient
basilica the Holy Father leads us spiritually by receiving the
blessed ashes.
Each day of Lent at St. John’s and St. Peter’s in Volo
the Mass begins at the “Stational shrine” and as the Sacred
Ministers approach the altar a portion of the Litany of Saints is
sung. When the particular Stational Saint of the day is sung, it
is repeated three times each at a higher pitch, then Mass begins.
This Lent we have been blessed to have Deacon Scott preach on assigned days during the
Lenten season. Each of his homilies were moments of enlightenment of the Stational Saint and its
application to the readings of the day.
The penitential season has now blossomed into the Paschal Season, the period of fifty
days of glory in the Risen Lord. Beginning with Tenebrae on Wednesday of Holy Week attendance at all the liturgical services were nearly filled to capacity. The choirs added further beauty
to the Sacred Liturgy and the Altar Servers contributed each in his own way to the solemnity of
the Divine Worship. It was good to have our men home from the seminary for the Paschal Triduum. Brother Nathan went to St. Peter’s in Volo, and assisted Father Jim, Father Anthony and
Brother Brian during the Triduum. On behalf of all the members of the Canons Regular of St.
John Cantius, may you all enjoy these fifty days of Paschal glory.
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ST. JOHN’S AND ST. PETER’S GO TO WASHINGTON
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his past January Fr. James Isaacson and Br. Chad McCoy led
four buses with over 230 teens and young adults to our Nation’s
Capitol for the anniversary of Roe Vs. Wade, to give witness to the pro-life
message and help end legalized abortion in our country. The rain and cold of
the East coast in January didn’t stop these youth from coming out in record
numbers. In addition to the Life Balloons and Sweatshirts, there was also the
unveiling of the 15 foot “LifeBoat” made at St. John’s to hoist people above
the crowd to rally the group. The Lifeboat made the cover of 5 newspapers,
which also helped bring coverage to the event. We thank all those who
helped out in any way. If you would like to help us in any way contact Br. Chad McCoy at [email protected] or
312-243-7373. All donations are welcome to help defray costs. Also or consider being a sponsor to a youth in financial need.
UPCOMING ORDINATIONS TO HOLY PRIESTHOOD
AND TRANSITIONAL DIACONATE
Through the power of the Holy Spirit and the imposition of hands by His Eminence
Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., Archbishop of Chicago, Reverend Brother Scott E. Thelander,
S.J.C. will be ordained to the Holy Order of the Priesthood, and Brother Robin C. Kwan, S.J.C.
will be ordained to the Holy Order of the Diaconate, for the Archdiocese of Chicago, as members of the Canons Regular of Saint John Cantius. The Mass of Ordination will be offered at
7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at St. John Cantius Church to which all are invited, as well
as the Solemn Mass of Thanksgiving offered by Reverend Scott E. Thelander, S.J.C. on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 12:00 p.m., Noon at St. John Cantius Church on the Feast of the Visitation of Mary.
REPLICA OF MIC HELANGELO’S
P I É TA C O M E S T O S T . J O H N ’ S
or the past few months, St. John Cantius has been privileged to
host a life-size replica of Michelangelo’s renowned Piéta. The
statue is made of a marble composite and is an exact replica of the original
which resides in St. Peter’s Basilica. This statue was on display in our newly
renovated Chapel of the Dormition.
The parish of St. John Cantius and the Canons Regular of St. John
Cantius are dedicated to the promotion of restoring the sacred by using the
beauty of our Catholic heritage in her sacred liturgical life and sacred arts.
We would like to recognize Steven Bishop of Vescovo Buonarroti Art and
his family for undertaking a most unique apostolate which is so close to
our own. If you wish to aid Mr. Steve Bishop and assist his apostolate in
sending this replica of the Piéta to as many churches, hospitals, colleges as
possible throughout the world, please contact him at:
Steven Bishop, Vescovo Buonarroti Art, LLC
The Exclusive Worldwide Licensee for Michelangelo’s “La Pieta”
by The Vatican Observatory Foundation
1-888-62-PIETA or visit the website: LaPieta.com
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~ANSWERING THE CALL TO RELIGIOUS LIFE~
MEET OUR TWO NEWEST NOVICES
Br. Alaric Bose was born near Cedar Falls, IA to Dr. and Mrs. Richard Bose,
Jr. In 2005, his family moved to Columbus, NE where he attended Scotus Central
Catholic Jr. High/Sr. High until his
graduation in May of 2011. From a young
age Br. Alaric had always viewed the priesthood as something admirable and inspiring.
During his sophomore year of high school
he attended the Archdiocesan (Omaha)
pilgrimage to the March For Life where he
found further inspiration from the joyful
and enthusiastic priests and religious in
attendance. One day while watching EWTN Live, he saw an
episode featuring the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius. On
the show, the Canons mentioned the name of a Fr. Burns
Seeley (his aunt’s father-in-law and a convert to the faith).
The familiar name sparked his attention and he decided to do
some research into the community. During his senior year of
high school, Br. Alaric started spiritual direction and under his
director’s guidance he contacted the Canons Regular and
made a vocational visit during Holy Week through Easter.
Throughout his visit he was inspired by the reverence and devotion of the Canons and he decided to apply.
Br. Nathan grew up in Southern
Michigan with his parents, Kelly and Jodi,
and his younger siblings: Aaron, Sarah, and
Allison. Through the positive influence of
Fr. Stanley his family’s parish priest, Br.
Nathan has felt called to the priesthood
since he was 10 years old. He says, “It was
just something consistent and natural.”
It wasn’t until two years ago that
Br. Nathan heard about the Canons when
he met them at their retreat property in
Lawton, Michigan. Afterwards, he kept
running into them, and after some research
and discernment, decided this was the religious community for
him. “Similar to how my vocation developed for the priesthood; things fell into place for me in a call to religious life
with the Canons Regular. God showed me where He wanted
me to be.” Describing his first visit he said “I knew this was
home from the first day I arrived. The sense of beauty, reverence, and joy I found in the priests, brothers, and parishioners
is what attracted me. I was looking for an order with a love of
the sacred liturgy and music, and a focus on living out a holy,
Christ-centered life with a strong Catholic Identity. And here
at St. John’s I found that and so much more.
ARCHDUKE RUDOLPH VISITS THE CANONS
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n the evening of March 9th the Canons Regular
host -ed a lecture by H.I.R.H. Archduke Rudolph of
Austria, eldest grandson of Blessed Karl of Austria and
Servant of God Empress Zita of Austria. The event included a Latin Ordinary Form Mass attended by the Archduke and Princess Maria Anna Gallitzin, granddaughter of
Blessed Karl. Following the Mass the Archduke gave a lecture on the lives and holiness of his grandparents. The
presentation focused on both Blessed Karl and Empress
Zita and their untiring service to God and to the people of
Austria. The Archduke gave a detailed account of their
heroic acts of virtue under extreme suffering, exile, and
persecution. Following the talk, the Archduke was on hand for a light reception including a book signing for his new book. We
wish to thank the Archduke for his time with us and for sharing his intimate knowledge of the life of Blessed Karl and Servant of
God Empress Zita. Please remember their causes for sainthood in your prayer intentions. If you would like to learn more or to find
out how you can help please visit: emperorcharles.org or email Br. Nathan Cochran, O.S.B. at [email protected].
WHO ARE THE CANONS REGULAR
OF SAINT JOHN CANTIUS?
H E L P U S R E S TO R E T HE S AC R E D
SPIRITUALLY
ore than anything else, we need your prayers. Please
keep all the priests, seminarians, and brothers in your
prayer intentions, and also pray for future vocations,
that more men may devote their lives to Christ and His Church.
Know that we are praying for your intentions, as we remember
all our benefactors in our daily Rosary.
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he Canons Regular of St. John Cantius is a Public Association of the Christian Faithful—a new, growing religious community of men, established with the approval of
Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., and the Congregation of the
Resurrection.
Founded in 1998 by Fr. C. Frank Phillips, C.R., their
mission is the Restoration of the Sacred—Instaurare Sacra—in
the context of parish ministry through solemn liturgies, devotions, sacred music and art, instruction in our Church heritage,
Catholic culture, and catechesis.
You can find more information, news, and photos on
our web site at www.canons-regular.org.
FINANCIALLY
We could not exist without the financial support of generous
friends who value the importance of preserving and cultivating
our sacred traditions. Please consider making a tax-deductible
contribution or even remembering us in your Estate planning.
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