Join us via LIVESTREAM on Saturday, October 10th at 10:30 am
Fr. MICHAEL DI GREGORIO, O.S.A.
PRIOR PROVINCIAL
and the AUGUSTINIAN FRIARS of the
PROVINCE OF SAINT THOMAS OF VILLANOVA
cordially invite you
to the diaconate ordination of
ELIZANDRO MARTÍN CONTRERAS, O.S.A.
and the priesthood ordination of
DANIEL LEO MADDEN, O.S.A.
through the Imposition of Hands and Prayer of Ordination by
THE MOST REVEREND NELSON PÉREZ
Archbishop of Philadelphia
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Fr. James T. Spenard, O.S.A.
October 4, 1946 – October 8, 2020
James T. Spenard was born on October 4, 1946, in Waterford, New York, one of two sons of John Spenard and Marie Alma Baillargeon. He was baptized on October 20, 1946 at Saint Mary’s Church, Waterford, and attended Waterford Public School from 1951 to 1953 and Saint Mary’s School, Waterford, from 1953 until 1960. He then attended LaSalle Institute in Troy, New York, from which he graduated in 1964. Jim entered Our Mother of Good Counsel Novitiate, New Hamburg, New York on September 9, 1964, and professed simple vows on September 10, 1965. Following religious profession, he attended Villanova University and graduated in 1969 with a B.A. in Philosophy. He made his profession of solemn vows on September 14, 1968 at Villanova. During the summers between 1969 and 1971, he took graduate classes in education and sociology at Villanova. He pursued theological studies at the Washington Theological Coalition from 1969 to 1972 where he received an M.A. in Theology. He was ordained to the priesthood on June 17, 1972 at Saint Mary’s Church, Waterford, by Bishop Edward J. Maginn.
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SAINT THOMAS OF VILLANOVA FEAST
OCTOBER 10
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Prayer of Saint Thomas of Villanova
I will love you Lord in every way
and without setting limits to my love.
You set no limits
to what you have done for me;
You have not measured out your gifts.
I will not measure out my love,
I will love you, Lord, with all my strength,
with all my powers, as much as I am able.
– Sermon on the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene
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Today, the Augustinian Order celebrates the Feast of Saint Thomas of Villanova, patron of the eastern province, as well as of a number of Augustinian communities throughout the country, including Villanova University and Saint Thomas of Villanova Parish, both located in the town which also bears his name.
Saint Thomas’ relevance for the contemporary Church is especially striking thanks to his simple lifestyle, leadership skill and attentiveness to the poor and marginalized. He demonstrates the power of reform and renewal from within, presenting a symbol of hope in the midst of a seemingly hopeless situation.
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Join the Augustinian Friars to learn more about our Augustinian charism and Augustinian prayer in everyday life. Prior Provincial Fr. Michael Di Gregorio, O.S.A., will offer words of welcome after which Fr. Frank Doyle, O.S.A., will speak on the Augustinian charism and interiority. Fr. David Cregan, O.S.A., will follow with guidance on silent prayer and practice. We will end the evening together with night prayer.
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Province’s Vocation Advisory Board
Welcomes New Member
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The Province’s Vocation Advisory Board welcomed its newest member, Br. Elizandro Contreras, O.S.A., at its most recent meeting, held on September 16th, 2020. Br. Elizandro graciously accepted the invitation to serve in the position reserved on the Board for a friar in initial formation. He was preceded by Br. Bill Gabriel, O.S.A. and Br. Jeremy Hiers, O.S.A.
Br. Elizandro looks forward to building on their valuable input to the Board’s work and assisting with a greater focus on vocation outreach to Hispanic Catholics. The Board joins the whole Province in congratulating Br. Elizandro on his ordination to the diaconate!
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Save the Dates!
Augustinian Provinces of North America
Vocation Awareness Week
November 8th through the 15th
Celebrated by all three U.S. Provinces
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Catholic Social Teaching
in the Spirit of Augustine – Part 4
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Join us November 11, 2020 at 7:30 pm for Part 4 of our series, “Catholic Social Teaching in the Spirit of Augustine.” Details below:
Topic: A Presentation on “Augustine on Catholic Social Teaching as Applied to Racism/Black Lives Matter.”
Presenters: Terry Nance, Associate Vice Provost for Diversity and Inclusion, Villanova University and Fr. Kevin DePrinzio, O.S.A., Vice President for Mission and Ministry, Villanova University
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An Introduction to the
Confessions of Saint Augustine Book X in Spanish
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Fr. Arthur Purcaro, O.S.A., presents An Introduction to the Confessions of Saint Augustine Book X in Spanish.
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OCTOBER 10
SAINT THOMAS OF VILLANOVA, O.S.A.
“The entire life of a good Christian is a holy desire. What you desire, however, you don’t yet see. But by desiring you are made large enough, so that, when there comes what you should see, you may be filled.”
-Commentary on 1 John 4
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