NECROLOGICUM P. Maximino Alegre Castellanos 18 de enero de 2008. Queridos hermanos, la pasada madrugada, a las 3.30h, fallecía en el Hospital de la Cruz Roja de Córdoba nuestro hermano Maximino Alegre Castellanos a los 76 años de edad y 55 de vida religiosa. Fue internado en el mismo hospital la tarde del pasado 24 de diciembre aquejado de una neumonía con complicaciones cardiacas, tras permanecer una semana en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos poco a poco se estabilizó su situación pero sin alcanzar niveles óptimos que permitieran enviarlo a casa. El pasado miércoles sufrió una nueva crisis pulmonar que le produjo un encharcamiento del 70% de los pulmones, tanto los hermanos carnales como los de comunidad pidieron a los médicos que se hiciera todo lo posible por evitar su sufrimiento pero sin usar medios que ampliaran artificialmente su vida. El funeral será mañana sábado a las 11.00h en nuestra Casa de la Santísima Trinidad de Córdoba. Descanse en la Paz de Dios Trinidad. R.I.P. P. Wolfgang Bruno Mimms Fr. Wolfgang Bruno Mimms, OSST, 82, who served as Associate Pastor at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church for 20 years died on Wednesday, January 02, 2008 after a lengthy illness. Fr. Wolfgang was born Sterling Mimms, Jr. on March 28, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Sterling and Ray Pickens Mimms. He was baptized conditionally Sterling Joseph Mimms in the Roman Catholic Rite on May 19, 1940 and Confirmed by Samuel Cardinal Stritch on June 3, 1941. He entered the Benedictine Community at Subiaco Abbey, Subiaco, Arkansas in 1963, making his profession of vows on September 8, 1964. He made Final Vows at Subiaco in 1967. He was ordained a deacon on June 8, 1969. On December 12, 1970 Fr. Wolfgang was ordained a priest at Subiaco Abbey. At the time of his ordination, Abbot Michael Lensing noted that Fr. Wolfgang was the first African-American to be ordained at the Abbey.” On February 2, 1979, Fr. Wolfgang received the habit of the Order of the Most Holy Trinity. He made his Solemn Profession of Vows on April 24, 1980 at Holy Trinity Monastery in Pikesville, Maryland. During his time with the Trinitarians, Fr. Wolfgang lived in residence at St. Ann’s in Bristol, PA, and Holy Trinity Monastery, Pikesville, MD. He was an Associate Pastor in Trenton, NJ from 1982-84, and Toronto from 1984-85. He lived in residence at the Trinitarian Provincialate Community in Pikesville, MD from 1985-87. He was an Associate Pastor at Our Lady of Sorrows in Victoria, Texas from April, 1987 to 2006. He was in residence at Trinity House, Victoria, Texas from 2006 to 2007. Since September, 2007, he has been a resident of Texas West Nursing Home, Victoria, TX. Fr. Wolfgang will be remembered for dedication to pastoral ministry. He was sought out by many for spiritual guidance, confession, and blessings. Fr. Wolfgang was noted for his ability to befriend people and greet them as if they were Christ. Even during his illness, Fr. Wolfgang was active as a confessor and spiritual director. He had a love and passion for languages, particularly German, and had a noted collection of African and Egyptian artifacts which were displayed at venues in the Victoria area. He was also a talented pianist and enjoyed classical music. Fr. Wolfgang is survived by a brother Jackie of Chicago, a sister Irma Payne, formerly of Chicago, Il, now of Oregon, a nephew, Michael Payne of Chicago, cousins JoAnne Williams of Malin, OR, Cynthia Faith Harris, San Jose, CA and Barbara Sagerman, San Jose, CA, and his Trinitarian Brothers. A Funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday, January 7, 2008 at 11:00 AM at Holy Trinity Monastery and spiritual Center in Pikeville, MD. Fr. Albert M. Anuszewski, O.SS.T., General Councilor, celebrated the Mass of Christian Burial and Fr. Thomas N. Cerulo, O.SS.T., Vicar Provincial, preached the homily. Burial followed in the Trinitarian cemetery at the Provincial House. R.I.P. P. Antonio Leonio Il giorno 24 Gennaio 2008, festa di S. Francesco di Sales, nella nostra casa, santuario "Madonna delle Grazie" in Esperia, è tornato alla casa del Padre, all'età di 71 anni, il nostro carissimo fratello, P. Antonio Leonio. Il 25 Gennaio, alla presenza dell'Ordinario Diocesano Mons. Luca Brandolini e numerosi sacerdoti della zona pastorale di Pontecorvo; una delegazione della Curia Generalizia, guidata dal P. Giovanni Savina, Vicario Generale; alcuni sacerdoti della Provincia "S. Giovanni De Matha"; rappresentanti di tutte le nostre case della Provincia della Natività, Don Renzo Meuti, suo cugino, oltre alle suore trinitarie; associazioni cattoliche e sodalizi locali del TO.T e TO.F. e tantissimi fedeli, è stata celebrata la messa esequiale nella Parrocchia "S. Pietro in Curulis", dove il Padre Leonio, aveva operato pastoralmente per sette anni. La salma è stata tumulata nella cappella di famiglia, a fianco dei suoi genitori, a Pereto, suo paese natale. Profilo Umano e Religioso. Lo rileviamo, ma in brevissima sintesi, dall'omelia del P. Giovanni Savina, che ha, con accenti accorati, ricordato la schiettezza, la giovialità e la capacità di comunicare il Vangelo del P. Antonio durante tutta la sua vita sacerdotale tra i confratelli e in mezzo al popolo, e dal Vescovo che prima dell'incensazione e della benedizione finale, ha fatto cenno alla sincera amicizia che lo legava al P. Antonio, la sua umanità e della reciproca stima sacerdotale durante il mandato di parroco. Bisogna ricordare che l'ufficio di parroco ha contrassegnato tutta la sua vita religiosa e sacerdotale, avendo già espletato per quasi 20 anni tale incarico nella parrocchia di " S. Rocco" in Gagliano del Capo (Lecce). Dati anagrafici 1. Padre Antonio era nato a Pereto (L'Aquila), il 9/03/1937 R.I.P. P. Luke Menella Fr. Luke Mennella, O.SS.T., 78, who has resided at our Trinitarian Community in Victoria, Texas died of cancer on June 23, 2008. Fr. Luke was born Anthony Mennella on June 4, 1930 in Trenton, New Jersey to the late Anthony Mennella and Margherita Astore Mennella. He was baptized on October 5, 1930 at St. James Church in Trenton, New Jersey. After entering our Trinitarian Minor Seminary in 1944 at St. John DeMatha Monastery in Hyattsville, Maryland and graduating from De Matha Catholic High School in 1948, he entered the novitiate there on September 7, 1948. He made his profession of Simple Vows on September 8, 1949. He professed his Solemn Vows on September 8, 1952. Fr. Luke was ordained Deacon at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C. on September 28, 1955. Father Luke was ordained to the priesthood on June 9, 1956 by Bishop John McNamara at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. After his novitiate, Fr. Luke continued his studies at the Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy in 1953 and completed his studies for the priesthood at Holy Name College, Washington, D.C. in 1955. Returning to Catholic University, he was awarded a Master of Science Degree in Physics in 1960. Over the years, Father studied and spoke several languages: Italian, Spanish, French, German and Neomelianesian (Pidgen). As a Trinitarian priest, Father Luke lived in several communities throughout the Order and held numerous offices and responsibilities. He was a faculty member of DeMatha Catholic High School, teaching religion, physics, algebra, chemistry, mathematics and trigonometry from 1957 to 1966. He also taught mathematics and chemistry at Trinitarian College, Pikesville, Maryland from 1956 to 1966. As a weekend assignment, Father was as a part time chaplain of Rahway State Prison, Rahway, New Jersey from 1958 to 1966. His interest in prison ministry brought him to the Maryland House of Corrections for Men and the House of Corrections for Women in Jessup, Maryland, serving as a chaplain from 1966 to 1971. From 1968 to 1971, Father Luke served as Minister Provincial for the American Province of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. He was the first American born to hold this position and the last Provincial to be elected by the General Definitorium in Rome. Upon completion of his term as Minister Provincial, Father Luke was assigned to St. James Church as Pastor of his home parish, in Trenton, New Jersey from 1971 to 1974. Fulfilling a dream to serve as a missionary in the Order, Father was assigned to our Trinitarian Missions of Madagascar from 1974 to 1979. Responding to an appeal by the Generalate in Rome, the American Province opened a mission in Papua, New Guinea. Fr. Luke pioneered this venture and served in this missionary endeavor from 1981 to 1991. Upon his return to the United States in 1991, Father was appointed Parochial Vicar of our Trinitarian Parish of Christ the King Church, Corpus Christi, Texas. It was there that he formed a Trinitarian Third Order of over seventy members, which today continues to be a vibrant group in the parish. In the 1995 General Chapter held in Baltimore, Maryland, Father Luke was elected as a General Councilor and was given the responsibility to oversee the missionary activity of the Order. When he returned from Rome to the United States in 2001, Father was again assigned as Parochial Vicar of Christ the King Parish, Corpus Christi, Texas, serving there until 2004. From 2004 to 2006, he was appointed as Parochial Vicar of our Trinitarian Parish of Santa Clara, Dallas, Texas. Since 2006, Father has been a member of our Trinitarian Community of Victoria, Texas. Father Luke’s curriculum vitae reveals an outstanding Trinitarian whose dedicated service and a plethora of personal human resources enabled him to serve both the Order and the Church with untiring zeal and commitment. No undertaking was impossible for Father Luke, whose faith and trust in God led him to numerous parts of the world. He was a true disciple of Christ and a devoted follower of our Holy Founder, St. John DeMatha. His pastoral care made an indelible mark in the lives of countless people whom he served. It is also important to underscore how Father Luke enjoyed the respect and admiration of his Trinitarian Brothers throughout the world for his years as a missionary and his firm resolve to respond wholeheartedly to whatever the Order asked of him. Father Luke is survived by his brother, Rocco Mennella of Maryland and his sister, Bridget Zamparelli of New Jersey. He is also survived by many nephews and nieces. His brother Donato preceded him in death. R.I.P. P. Gérard Caron Nous recommandons à vos prières, le P. Gérard Caron, o.ss.t, de la province trinitaire canadienne, décédé le 31 août 2008, à l’âge de 87 ans. Né à Verdun, le 30 décembre 1921, il était le fils de Émile Caron et de Marie Gariepy. Entré au noviciat des religieux de l’Ordre de la Très Sainte Trinité (Trinitaires), à Montréal, le 7 septembre 1941, il fit ses premiers vœux le 8 septembre 1942. Après sa profession solennelle qu’il fit le 8 septembre 1945, il était ordonné prêtre à Montréal, le 20 septembre 1947. Obédiences:
Le P. Gérard Caron sera exposé mercredi, le 3 septembre de 10h00 à 22h00 puis jeudi, le 4 septembre, de 10h00 à 11h00, au salon funéraire Urgel Bourgie, 1559 Montarville, Saint-Bruno, Qc. Tél : (514) 735-2025 Les funérailles auront lieu ce jeudi, le 4 septembre à 11h00, en l’église paroissiale de Saint-Bruno. La dépouille sera inhumée au cimetière de Saint-Antoine-de-Longueil. Une réception suivra au sous-sol de l’église Saint-Antoine de Longueil. Nous demandons au religieux de la province d’offrir les suffrages tels que prescrits par le Directoire Général, au numéro 44. R.I.P. P. Joseph Francis Lupo It is with great sadness, but also with profound hope in everlasting life, that I inform you of the death of our brother, Fr. Joseph Francis Lupo, O.SS.T., on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at Carmel + Richmond Rehabilitation Center on Staten Island, New York. He was born on September 10, 1919 in Jersey City, New Jersey to the late Harry and Jennie (née Filippelli) Lupo. He entered the Novitiate of the Order of the Most Holy Trinity on October 2, 1940. On October 3, 1941, he made his First Profession of Vows and on July 5, 1945 he made his Solemn Profession of Vows, both at St. John de Matha Monastery in Hyattsville, Maryland. Fr. Joseph was ordained a priest on June 11, 1946 at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. During his 63 years of priestly ministry, he served in parish ministry in Illinois, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, in Korea as a Unites States Army chaplain, as a teacher at DeMatha Catholic High School, Hyattsville, Maryland, and as Director of Novices and Vocation Director for the Order in the United States. Fr. Joseph was in residence at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel – St. Benedicta Rectory on Staten Island, New York from 1996-2002. He has been a resident of Carmel + Richmond Rehabilitation Center since 2002. Fr. Joseph is survived by a nephew, Harry J. Lupo of Union, NJ, a niece Jean Scura of Short Hills, NJ, other relatives, and the priests, brothers and seminarians of the Order of the Most Holy Trinity. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Charles Lupo. A Requiem Mass was celebrated on Thursday, September 11, 2008 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel-St. Benedicta Church, Staten Island, New York. Very Rev. Victor J. Scocco, O.SS.T., Minister Provincial, presided and Rev. Daniel Houde, O.SS.T. preached an inspiring homily. On Friday, September 12, 2008 a Requiem Mass was celebrated in the Chapel of Holy Trinity Monastery, Pikesville, Maryland. Very Rev. Victor J. Scocco, O.SS.T., Minister Provincial, presided and preached. Burial followed in the Monastery Cemetery. Fr. Joseph advanced the presence and ministry of the Order in the United States through his innovative and energetic approach to any ministry entrusted to his care. He collaborated with the laity on projects and programs too numerous to list. Fr. Joseph was distinguished as a man of vision, an eloquent writer, a dynamic homilist, and a holy and compassionate confessor. He will long be remembered by us, since “fraternal communion among our religious is not interrupted by death but is strengthened and truly endures through love and prayer” (GD 41). With confidence in the Mercy and Goodness of the Trinity, we request that the suffrages prescribed by our legislation be offered for Fr. Joseph. R.I.P. |
