From 25 to 27 February 2010, once again in the House of Preparatory Formation in Wadowice (WA), a formation meeting was held for Pallottine formators, consisting of Pallottine priests and sisters, from Poland, Ukraine, Byelorussia, Czech Republic and Slovakia. Altogether were present 17 confreres from the SAC – 11 from the Province of "Christ the King" and 6 from the Province of the Annunciation of the Lord – 7 sisters from the Congregation of the Missionary Sisters of the Catholic Apostolate, 8 members of the General Secretariat for Formation and two Provincial Rectors, Fr. Jozef Lasak (WA) and Fr. Kazimierz Czulak (PN). The meeting was organised by the Formation Secretariats of the two Polish Provinces, guided by Fr. Mariusz Malchiewick and Fr. Marek Chmielniak as well as by Sr. Eva Brandt, member of the Provincial Council of the Pallottine Missionary Sisters, responsible for formation. It was, above all, a course of formation for the Pallottine formators, reflecting on each stage of formation, from initial to permanent formation. After the conferences, there were always different group dynamics in order to integrate the various themes into the actual formative contexts and into the personal experiences of the participants. The formators also had the opportunity to discuss with the two Provincial Rectors present the concrete formation issues of the Provinces. The concluding Mass was presided over by Fr. Jacob Nampudakam, General Consultor and General Secretary for Formation and assisted by the Provincial Rectors. PHOTO
Meeting of the General Secretariat for Formation 2010
From 21 to 23 February 2010, the meeting of the General Secretariat for Formation was held in the House of Preparatory Formation of the Christ the King Province (WA) in Wadowice, Poland, with the participation of all its members: Fr. Jacob Nampudakam, General Secretary; Fr. Stanislaw Stawicki, Secretary; Fr. Derry Murphy (IR), Fr. Thomas Lemp (CJ), Fra Stephen Buckley (IR), Fr. Mariusz Malkiewicz (WA), Fr. Antonio de Almeida Valdeci (SP) and Fr. Romuald Uzabumwana (SF). Many topics were discussed during this meeting: the programme of formation of brothers of the SAC, the criteria of discernment for every stage of formation, the organisation of the summer courses and the annual course for Pallottine formators, the coordination of Pallotti Institutes around the world, the proposal of a meeting of those responsible for ongoing formation in the Society in 2011, preparation of the bulletin "Bethlehem" etc...A theme of great importance was the examination of the Ratio Istitutionis SAC in the light of Motion n. 4 and Recommendation n. 9, approved by the XIX General Assembly. During these days of presence in Wadowice, the members of the General Secretariat had also the opportunity to meet with the candidates of Preparatory Formation of the two Polish Provinces and a candidate of the Missionary Sisters of the Catholic Apostolate on the last day of their meeting «Novinpal», guided by Fr. Stanislaw Stawicki.
Letters of St. Vincent Pallotti - VIII volume
The Eighth and the last volume of the Letters of St. Vincent Pallotti, edited by Fr. Bruno Bayer, SAC is published and sent to all the Major Superiors. This volume is different from all the others because it is addressed to only one person: Sr. Maria Geltrude Costantini (1780-1846) of the Order of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary and its content is also different from that of the previous ones. It presents particular texts through which a spiritual director can be seen sharing his mature spiritual experiences with a religious in the process of guiding her life. At first sight the texts can appear disappointing: they are not in a chronological order, almost always the date of sending the letter is missing and many of the responses consist of only one word which, without reference to Costantini, is not easily understandable. Therefore, these texts cannot be read in hurry or one after the other. When they are understood profoundly, the reader will be rewarded by the discovery of a "pearl of great value" which underlines once again the richness of the sanctity of Pallotti and his ability to direct souls.
Bibliography: Febbruary 2010
Publications sent to the Generalate in the month of February 2010:
BUOB, Hans SAC, Die Geheime Offenbarung, eine Auslegung der Geheimen Offenbarung des heiligen Johannes. Ihre Aktualität für uns und für unsere Zeit (Apocalypse, an interpretation of the Apocalypse of St. John. Its reality for us and for our time) Unio Verlag, Hochaltingen [2010], pp. 254.
KNAPINSKI, Ryszard, Świety Wincenty Pallotti, in Święci według mistrzów - 100 dzieł wielkich malarzy (St. Vincent Pallotti, in Saints according to the Masters – 100 Works of the Great Painters), Editor: Elzbieta Olczak, DEMART S.A., Warszawa 2009, pp. 252-253; 333. (Album illustrated with photographs of hundred saints by famous painters. In pages 252-253 we can find the photography of picture of Alfovino Missori who presents St. Vincent Pallotti with the Crucifix and a short description of this picture. On page 333 we can find a short biographical note on St.Vincent Pallotti).
INFORMAÇÕES PALOTINAS, Informativo da Provincia Nossa Senhora Conquistadora, ano 66, n. 2, jul./dez. 2009, Biblos Editora, Santa Maria 2009, pp. 295 (This Periodical contains numerous contributions by Pallottine authors and biographical notes on Pallottines).
UNIONE DELL'APOSTOLATO CATTOLICO, Charyzmat św. Wincentego Pallottiego, początki, rozwój, tożsamość, (Polish translation) – Original title: "The Charism of St. Vincent Pallotti – Origin, Development and Identity", Roma 2004, translators Mariusz Małkiewicz SAC, Zdzisław Słomka SAC, Istituto Pallotti; Apostolicum, Ząbki [2009], pp. 84.
VINCENZO PALLOTTI, Saint (1795-1850), St. Vincent Pallotti, an Inspiration and Model for Everyone, Yuva Deepthi Press, Kerala 2010, pp. 68.
VINCENZO PALLOTTI, Saint (1795-1850), Letters to Sr. Maria Geltrude Costantini, Edited by Bruno Bayer SAC, Generalate House of the Society of the Catholic Apostolate, Rome 2010, pp. 241 (St. Vincent Pallotti, Opere complete, Lettere; VIII).
ŻYCIE - DZIEŁO - CHARYZMAT, Św. Wincenty Pallotti, życie, dzieło, charyzmat (St. Vincent Pallotti, Life, Work and Charism), n° 2 (6)/2008, Istituto Pallotti, Konstancin-Jeziorna 2010, ss. 116 (n. 6 of the half-yearly Periodical of Pallotti Institute in Poland with various contributions on St. Vincent Pallotti and his Spirituality).
XIX General Chapter of the Missionary Sisters
The XIX General Chapter of the Missionary Sisters of the Catholic Apostolate would be held from February 25 to March 22, 2010, in their General House in Rome. The twenty-seven sisters / delegate would discuss on the main theme, "United in the Holy Spirit, we are witnesses of hope" which would consider the following three aspects: To contemplate with Mary the face of Christ, to imitate Jesus and His Love for all, to make his presence visible in the service of love and compassion. The inaugural Mass was celebrated in the Church of San Salvatore in Onda which was presided by Rector General SAC, Fr. Friedrich Kretz, and was assisted by some guests and members of the General House. On the second day of the General Chapter, the delegates have a day of retreat led by the Rector General of our Society. You can find all the information on this extraordinary event on the website www.19gc.com, dedicated precisely to the General Chapter. We join the Pallottine Missionary Sisters in prayer so that they may remain open to the inspiration of the Holy Spirit and to the example of Mary and the Apostles gathered in the Cenacle.
Dal 25 febbraio al 22 marzo 2010 avrà luogo il XIX Capitolo Generale delle Suore Missionarie dell’Apostolato Cattolico e si svolgerà nella loro Casa Generalizia a Roma. Le ventisette suore/delegate discuteranno sul tema principale del Capitolo “Unite nello Spirito Santo, siamo testimoni della speranza” che verrà considerato nei seguenti tre aspetti: Contemplare con Maria il Volto di Cristo; imitare Gesù e il suo Amore per tutti; rendere la sua presenza visibile nel servizio dell’amore e della compassione.
La Messa di apertura è stata celebrata nella chiesa di Santissimo Salvatore in Onda e presieduta dal Rettore Generale SAC, D. Friedrich Kretz, assistito da alcuni ospiti e membri della Casa Generalizia.
Nel secondo giorno del Capitolo Generale le delegate hanno vissuto un giorno di ritiro guidato sempre dal Rettore Generale della nostra Società.
Si possono trovare tutte le informazioni su questo evento straordinario sul sito web www.19gc.com dedicato appunto al Capitolo Generale.
Ci uniamo alle Suore Pallottine Missionarie nella preghiera perché rimangano aperte all’ispirazione ed all’azione dello Spirito Santo all’esempio di Maria e degli Apostoli riuniti nel Cenacolo.
Meeting of the young consecrated Pallottines 2010
On 9 January 2010, a meeting of the young consecrated Pallottines, both priests and sisters, was held at the Generalate House of the Society of Catholic Apostolate. The theme chosen for the meeting was "Discovering Pallotti through his writings". We may recall here that exactly 175 years ago, on 9 January 1835, St. Vincent Pallotti received the charismatic inspiration of the Union of Catholic Apostolate. The group of about 25 young Pallottines, on this occasion, was accompanied by Fr. Jan Kupka SAC, the Director of Institute of St. Vincent Pallotti. He offered very precise and rich information as the group visited the Church of SS. Salvatore in Onda, Pallotti's room, chapel, museum and the Institute St. Vincent Pallotti; in other words, the legacy left to us by our Founder was made alive once again. The day was ended with a concelebrated Holy Mass at the altar of our Founder. This was indeed an edifying "journey" through the life and the historical times of our Holy Founder.
Publications sent to the Generalate in the month of February 2010:
The XIX General Chapter of the Missionary Sisters of the Catholic Apostolate would be held from February 25 to March 22, 2010, in their General House in Rome. The twenty-seven sisters / delegate would discuss on the main theme, "United in the Holy Spirit, we are witnesses of hope" which would consider the following three aspects: To contemplate with Mary the face of Christ, to imitate Jesus and His Love for all, to make his presence visible in the service of love and compassion.
