Perpetual Profession

On Sunday, July 19, 2009, Fr. Adam Gregory had the great blessing and privilege of serving as the Main Celebrant for the Mass of Perpetual Profession of Sr. Lucia of the Holy Spirit, O.C.D. Receiving her vows was Mother Regina Marie, O.C.D., Superior General of the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles.

Rome visit

I was greatly blessed recently with a fifteen day pilgrimage through Italy and France. The pilgrimage began in Rome where I was able to visit with the three members of our Province who are presently stationed in Rome.

Fr. Jose Luis, Fr. Stephen, Fr. Adam Gregory and Bro. Juan Elias.

We also had a great visit with our two Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart who are stationed in Rome: Sr. Judith and Sr. Pauline Therese. It was also a special blessing to have our good friend, Norbertine Frater Elias, who is doing his theological studies in Rome, join us. Frater Elias is the son of two of our San Jose OCDS members: Steve and Marlene Rauwold.

Franciscan University of Steubenville Vocations Fair

On October 28, 2008, Fr. Adam Gregory represented our community at the Annual Vocations Fair at Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio. He was joined by Fr. Michael, OCD, (Vocation Director of the Washington Province), the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart, the Carmelite Nuns of Alhambra, CA, Piedmont, OK, and Latrobe Pennsylvania, as well as the Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus, and the Carmelite Sisters of the Aged and Infirm. After a great day of sharing our lives with the students, we joined them for Holy Mass.

Carmelite vocation links:

Latrobe, PA Carmel - http://latrobecarmel.com/
Piedmont, OK Carmel - http://www.okcarmel.org/
Alhambra, CA Carmel - http://members.aol.com/teresacarm/

Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart -http://www.carmelitesistersocd.com/
Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus -http://www.carmelitedcj.org/
Carmelite Sisters of the Aged and Infirm - http://www.carmelitesisters.com/

Western Province Friars - http://www.discalcedcarmelites.com/
Eastern Province Friars - http://www.ocdwashprov.com/

December 30, 2007

Christmas bride

On December 30, 2007, the Solemnity of the Holy Family, our sister,

Sister Grace Helena of the Divine Mercy, O.C.D.

(Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles),

professed perpetual (final) Vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. The ceremony took place in St. Joseph's Chapel (Santa Teresita Medical Center, Duarte, CA). Fr. Adam Gregory served as Master of Ceremonies and our two postulants, Richard and Marinello served as acolytes.

November 6 - November 14, 2007

Novitiate Provincial Tour

It has been a custom in our community for the Novice Master to take the Novices on a "tour" of our Province. Last month, Fr. Donald and the Novices visited our houses in Mt. Angel, Oregon and Stanwood, Washington. From November 6 through November 14 they ventured south and visited Redlands & Alhambra (California) and our two parishes in Tucson, Arizona. They also visited our Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart in Alhambra, as well as our Carmelite Nuns, in Alhambra (pictured) and San Diego.

October 26, 2007

Vocation Day

Franciscan University

of Steubenville, Ohio

On October 26, 2007, Fr. Adam Gregory represented the community at the Vocation Fair at Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio. He was joined by Fr. Elijah Martin, OCD, Vocation Director of the Washington Province of Discalced Carmelite Friars, the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart and the Discalced Carmelite Nuns of Latrobe, Pennsylvania.

September 24, 2007

While attending a conference in Miami, Florida, Bro. James Zakowicz visited with our Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart who staff St. Theresa School (Coral Gables) and Archbishop Coleman F. Carroll High School (Miami).

August 31, 2007

August 31, 2007 - September 2, 2007,

Carmelite Friars

and

Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart

promote Religious Vocations and Carmelite Spirituality at SCRC Catholic Renewal Convention, Anaheim, California.

June 30, 2007

Carmelite Fathers, Brothers and Sisters participate in Family Vocation Fair at

Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Alta Loma, California.