Last Monday, February 2, was World Day for Consecrated Life. Throughout the month parishes across the country invite members of religious communities to share their lived experience.
At last weekend’s Masses at St. Dominic’s parish in Brookfield, WI, Fr. Hendrik Ardianto, SCJ, spoke about what it means to live consecrated life as an SCJ. He was joined by Fr. Rafael Querobin, SCJ, who helped staff an info table about the Priests of the Sacred Heart. Monica Misey, director of Dehonian Associates, was also on hand to speak with parishioners about the Associates. Br. Andy Gancarczyk, SCJ, brought three of the ECS students from Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology to the 11:00 a.m. Mass. It was an opportunity for parishioners to learn about the internationality of the Dehonians.
St. Dominic’s Parish is a large and vibrant community about 20 minutes west of downtown Milwaukee. The SCJs were invited by the parish’s pastoral associate, Mary Lestina. Mary has been active with the online Dehonian Associates group and has been accepted to make a commitment as an Associate in June.
“We are grateful to Fr. Dennis Saran and Fr. David Sweeney, St. Dominic’s pastor and associate pastor (both SHSST graduates) for hosting us,” said Monica. “And for Mary Lestina for not only inviting the Dehonians, but also for preparing a wonderful Sunday breakfast!”
