New meeting place

Final arrangements have been made with the Rosaryville Spiritual Center in Rosaryville for the Rosaryville Chapter of Lay Dominicans to meet out there for their monthly meetings.  Please come and join us for some spiritual study and fellowship.
Our meetings are on the second Sunday of the month at 2:00 p.m.

Christmas Dinner

The Rosaryville Chapter of Lay Dominicans annual Christmas Luncheon will be held on December 11, 2011 at 1:00 pm at Cafe Nola in Ponchatoula.  Follow up about the luncheon will becoming after December 11, 2011

Prayer request for Mrs Frances Anderson

Prayer request is going out for another member, Mrs Frances Anderson who injured herself  moving some furniture.

Prayer request

Dear Brothers and Sisters
I am  requesting prayers for one our Rosaryville Chapter members Mrs. Maria Tarcy Robinson.
Tarcy was in an automobile accident last Wednesday.  As she was driving home she blacked out and ran off the road.  Lucky she was not injured severly.  All test came back negative and she was discharged from the hospital yesterday November 21, 2011.  She will have to postpone her vacation to her native country in the Phillipanes until further advise from her doctor.

Change in format for Monthly Meeting

The Rosaryville Chapter of Lay Dominicans have reevaluated their monthly meeting.
We are now beginning a study program at our monthly meetings steering away from just a social group meeting to a more spiritual attitude.
The group is now on their second session of studying the pamphelts regarding the Four Pillars of the Dominicans.  The members are really excited about the study program and have participated tremendously. 
Also the Chapter members are participating in volunteering to do a reflection on the Gospel for the Litrgury of the Hours at the monthly meeting.  along with that a member has volunteered to hold the discussion session at the monthly study session.
Our members are very good at volunteering to participate in our monthly meeting.
Please pray for our continued success in our endevour to bring back the spirituality to our Chapter   

New Spiritual director for Rosaryville Chapter Lay Dominicans

The Rosaryville Chapter of Lay Dominicans have a new Spiritual Director.
Fr. J.D. Logan, O.P. has been appointed and approved to be the new Spiritual Director for our Chapter.  We all are very excited to have Fr. J.D. with  our Chapter.  He has had several years of experience as a Spiritual Director with a Chapter in Lufxin, Texas.
Welcome Father J.D.  Looking forward to our guideance and spiritual help. 

The Celebration for the Feast of St. Dominic

The Rosaryville Chapter Lay Dominicans celebrated the Feast of St.Dominic with a Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ponchatoula, LA.
Mass celebrant was Fr. John Dominic Sims, O.P., Pastor. Assisting in the Mass celebration were Fr. Cayet Mangiaracina, O.P., Parochial Vicar, Fr. J.D. Logan, O.P., In Residence, and Deacon Larry Melancon from St. Joseph.
Also assisting in the celebration were the Dominican Friars from Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Hammond, LA, Fr. Robert Merced, O.P., Interim  Administrator, Fr. John Boll, O.P., Associate Pastor.   
Guest included Sister Mary Noel, O.P., from Rosaryville Spirit Life Center and Sister Mary Ann, O.P. 

The Rosaryville Chapter Lay  Dominican members who processed into church and sat as a group were Mrs. Victoria Rogers, O.P., President, Mrs. Wylene Remy-Taylor, O.P., Vice-President, Mrs. Fay Murray, O.P., Secretary, Mr. Craig Pavageau, O.P., Treasurer, Mrs. Katherine (Kitty) Derveloy,  O.P., Formation Director, Mrs. Gladys Charbonnet, O.P., Mrs. Georgette McKean, O.P., Mrs. Tarcy Robinson, O.P., Miss Ruthie Rutledge, O.P., and Mrs. Joanne Killian.

The Resurrection Choir from St. Joseph Church sang during the Mass. The Mass was offered for Fr. Ed Everett, O.P.  (deceased). Several parish members attended the Mass.

Light refreshments was served and everyone had a good time and enjoyed the opportunity to meet other Dominicans and parish members in the area.

Fr. Edward E. Everitt, OP

Rev. Edward E. Everitt, O.P.

Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home posted on July 12, 2011 18:19

Fr. Edward E. Everitt, OP, Pastor of Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Hammond Louisiana, died Monday, July 11, 2011, in Waveland MS. Father Everitt was 71 years old.
He was born on Tuesday, October 31, 1939, in Houston .
BAPTISM: Christ the King Church, Houston, TX, November 19, 1939
NOVITIATE: Dominican House of Studies, Winona, MN 1961-62 (St. Albert the Great Province)
PROFESSION: Simple, August 31, 1962, St. Peter the Martyr Priory, Winona, MN (St. Albert the Great Province)
Solemn, August 31, 1965, St. Peter the Martyr Priory, Winona, MN (St. Albert the Great Province)
ORDINATION: Diaconate, Loras College Chapel, Dubuque, IA, August 1, 1967
Priesthood, Loras College Chapel, Dubuque, IA, May 25, 1968
AFFILIATION: St. Martin de Porres Province
EDUCATION: Philosophy, Dominican House of Studies, Dubuque, IA, 1962-1965
Theology, Dominican House of Studies, Dubuque, IA, 1965-1968
Aquinas Institute, Dubuque, IA, BA/M.Th 1969
East Texas State University, Commerce, TX, Ed.D. (Marriage and Family
Counseling)
MINISTERIAL EXPERIENCE:
Pastor, Holy Ghost Parish, Hammond, LA, August 1, 2006-July 11, 2011
Pastor, St. Peter Parish, Memphis, TN, April 6, 1997 - July 31, 2006
Superior, St. Peter Rectory, Memphis, TN, March 24, 1997 - Nov 30, 2003
Pastor, Holy Cross Parish, Archdiocese of Atlanta, GA 1989-1995
Director, Office of Clergy Development, Archdiocese of San Antonio, TX
1987-1989
Director, Office of Campus Ministry, Archdiocese of San Antonio, TX
1983-1987
Campus Minister, University of Texas at San Antonio Medical Center,
San Antonio, TX 1982-1986
Chaplain, Bishop Lynch High School, Dallas, TX 1979-1982
Campus Minister, Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA
1973-1979
Campus Minister, University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse, WI 1972-1973
Associate Pastor, Blessed Sacrament, Madison, WI 1970-1972
Chaplain and teacher, Edgewood High School, Madison, WI 1969-1972
Theology Teacher, Fenwick High School, Oak Park, IL 1968-1969
Surviving are siblings, Shirley Ann E. Kilgore, Muriel E. Kessler, Joseph D. Everitt, Grace Emma E. Vaughn, John W. Everitt.
He is preceded in death by parents, Joseph L. and Catherine Rohrer Everitt.
Friends will be received Friday, July 15, 2011 from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm at Holy Ghost Catholic Church.
Services will be held at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 1:30 pm.
Interment of Cremains in the Dominican Friar's Cemetary Columbarium, Rosaryville, LA at a future date.
Donations may to Southern Dominican Province, 1421 N. Causeway Blvd.. #200 Metairie LA. 70001, or Holy Ghost Early Learning Center, 507 N. Oak Street, Hammond LA., 70401

Solemn Professions

The Dominican Friars

of the

Province of Saint Martin de Porres

joyfully invite you to witness the

Solemn Professions

of

fr. Augustine Joseph DeArmond, O.P.

and

fr. Thomas Christopher Schaefgan, O.P.

All Saints Chapel

Camp Allen Retreat Center

18800 FM 362

Navasota , Texas

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

7:00 P.M.

Reception will follow

http://www.campallen.org/directions/

Solemn Professions, different from ordination to the priesthood, is the moment which marks our life long commitment to the brothers of the Order of Preachers. Similar to marriage, it is a celebration in which the brothers are received into the Order as full members. Just as spouses profess their love and fidelity until “death do us part,” we profess obedience as friars preachers “until death.”

To R.S.V.P. or to receive more information about attending the Profession, please contact us:

fr. Augustine Joseph DeArmond, O.P.

314-633-4585

ajdearmond@gmail.com

 fr. Thomas Christoper Schaefgan, O.P.

314-633-4515

friar.didymuse@gmail.com

DAY OF STUDY

DAY OF STUDY

PRESENTER: Fr. Phillip Neri Powell, O. P

Date: Saturday, May 21, 2011

Time: 10:00 a.m till 4:00 p.m.

Location: St. Joseph Church Day Chapel

Ponchatoula, La.

Topic: Saved by Hope: "Pope Benedict XVI's

Encyclical, Spe salvi"

10.00 Morning Prayer

10.30 First Conference

11.15 Meditation Break

11.45 Lunch

1.30 Second Conference

2.15 Meditation Break

2.45 Third Conference

3.30 Final Questions

3 3:45 Evening Prayer 

Please bring your Shorter Christian Prayer Book and a brown bag lunch

Jo Anne Killian's hip surgery

Jo Anne Killian had hip surgery, Thursday April 28, at St. Tammany Hospital.She came home Monday May 2. Please keep her in your prayers.

Georgette McKean

Please pray for our Dominican sister, Georgette McKean.

She fell two weeks ago and broke her left arm at the shoulder. She is now in the Hammond Nursing Home, Room 216.

Her cell number is 985-974-4884.

Please call her or visit her if you can.

Thanks to Father Philip

Thank you Fr. Philip for your help in setting up The Rosaryville Dominican Laity Blog.

May God and all the Dominican Saints continue to bless you and all your efforts.

Prayer for Dominican Laity Vocations

           

DOMINICAN LAITY

SAINT MARTIN DE PORRES PROVINCE

Prayer for Dominican Laity Vocations

Loving Lord, through the intercession of our holy father Dominic, our sister Catherine of Siena, and our brother Martin de Porres, raise up vocations to our Province. Send Your Holy Spirit to guide and inspire the hearts of men and women to follow in the footsteps of our holy father Dominic, our sister Catherine of Siena, and our brother Martin de Porres.

Strengthen us in our vocation for preaching and service to God’s people. May our lives always witness to others the gifts of our common life as Lay Dominicans. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Amen

Officers of the Executive Council

The St. Martin de Porres Province Lay Provincial Council(LPC) has newly elected officers of the Executive Council.

 

Provincial President                        COL Jo Ann Cotterman, O.P. (St. Dominic Chapter, LA)

Provincial Vice-President              Mrs. Lana Bastin, O.P. (St. Cecilia Chapter, TN)

Provincial Treasurer                        Mrs. Amy Haney, O.P. (St. Thomas Aquinas Chapter, TX)

Provincial Secretary                        Ms Debra Mattison, O.P. (St. Martin de Porres Chapter, NC)

 

(JoAnn, Lana, Debra, Amy)

 

We say thanks to them for generously offering their talents to the service of their sisters and brothers in the Province. Let us keep them in our prayers.

 

 

We also have an approved Provincial Mission Statement;

 

The Lay Dominicans of the Province of St. Martin de Porres, as a fruit of our baptism, are Catholics

called by God to a vocation in the Order of Preachers. We live the four pillars of Dominican spirituality

through community, prayer, study, and preaching with our words and actions.  We celebrate our

way of life by serving others through the truth and power of God's love.

 

 

The delegates of the LPC were very talented**  and a full reporting of their work will be sent out as soon as the meeting  minutes are finalized. We attribute our accomplishments to the blessings of the Holy Spirit giving us wisdom and a cooperating spirit.

 

Past Provincial President (Thank you Jesus), Bruce

 

** If you want to know about the talents of the LPC delegates in terms of entertainment you should ask your delegate. As a clue let’s just say that Dancing Dominicans would be an apt description.

Lay Provincial Council Meeting January 27, 2011

Dear Chapter Presidents/Delegates

April, 2010

Dear Presidents, Delegates, and Contact Persons,

The Lay Provincial Council met in New Orleans from January 27, 2011 through January 30, 2011, thus it is with great pleasure that I send you the minutes from the meeting. 

It is with great humbleness and appreciation and pleasure that I send to you the minutes from the Lay Provincial Council meeting that occurred in New Orleans from January 27 through January 30, 2011.  The enclosed packet contains information as to how we plan to govern our Lay Dominican Province for the next three years, with the help of the Lord Jesus Christ through his Holy Spirit and of our father Dominic.  Our time together was much work plus fellowship and rejoicing.  I hope that all who were present were inspired and enjoyed the week-end as we grew together and witnessed the Dominican tradition continue to unfold during this time together.

The work that was accomplished was extensive and informative.  The fruits of our labors culminated in the election of new officers for 2010-2013.  They included Provincial President - Mrs. Jo Ann Cotterman, O.P. (St. Dominic Chapter, LA, msymajo6@aol.com); Provincial Vice-President – Mrs. Lana Bastin, O.P. (St. Cecilia Chapter, TN, bastins2@yahoo.com); Provincial Treasurer – Mrs. Amy Haney, O.P. (St. Thomas Aquinas Chapter, TX, amy.e.haney@gmail.com); Provincial Secretary – Ms. Debra Mattison, O.P. (St. Martin de Porres Chapter, NC, debra_mattisondjb@yahoo.com).  Fr. John Lydon O.P.( jlydon.tulane@yahoo.com) will continue as the Provincial Promoter of the Dominican Laity.

Blessings,

Mrs. Theresa Alvarez, O.P.

Outgoing secretary