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Congregation 01 the Resurrection-USA Province
QUOVADIS
VOLUME 2008 EDmON NO 3 APRIL/MAY 2008
Inside this issue:
Provincial'~ MOJllhl~' Leller
1\ 'W A~~iglllll "IJI~ nud R
Dewal Listiug
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LeIter from Ed Howe. eR 3
Piclures from Po)aud and
Celehration Listing
Spiritual Thought ollbe
MODIII.
By M1c:laa.1 0-." CB
Summer is hopefuJl J
a time to relax
and rc 'l in the Lord! I truly
hope Ihat everyooe fiuds ,h"
needed time to relax and retool
during the summer. In Scrij)tures,
we often read Ihal OIU' Lord retreated
to d s rLed places to pray.
r know thaI perhaps some feel
gui")' iftbe)' retreat from a live
ministry even for II few day., bUl
thisisau S Illia!' 'We aU Ileed to
spcnd timo aloue with the Lord ill
rctr..,a1. UllfortulJately we could
uol guarallicc lh a ailabiljtyof
01U' eeOler in Woodstock for a retreat
experience because of its
tenuous future, I hope tbat all will
find some opport uuit y to relreat so
tbat OIl Call grow ill uLlion witb
our Saviour. 'fake quality timo 10
gro\\' in your I' lationsllip with our
loving Lord. Oue call never err if
Due spends time praying in union
wilh our Lord.
"Cmne 10 me. ail ofyou, who arc /,ired
from carryi.ng he(ll~Y louds, utld J wi}l
si,;e resl. '(,,/;1' 111)' yoh and pilI it 011
you. and learn from "Ie, because I
lUn~I'Il/le (JIll] hwnlJ/" in SjJ,:ri.l; Clnd
JOU uoillfind reSI. " MaIt 11:28-29
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PROVIHCIAL MOHTBLY NEWSLETTER
M)' Dear Broth~.rs,
A wise sage once said:'to travel is to unravel the prej udices of the comple·xily of humanity.'
I have fownl that Ilerbaps some of this statement is true! Certainly, tile traveling
in these 42 mouths of serving as provincial has deel)ened! my appreciation of tht:'
true SCOI)e ~md c.:oml)lexity of the ministries of many Resurrectionists tflroug:j':lOut the
world. I do not claim to have seen every place in whi(·h we minL!'ter but I have lweI)
impressed and convinced of the magnitude of our ministry. April was a busy month
since I Silent more than half of the month in Europe. Extended General Co uncil meet·
ings, being ])art ofliturgical celebrations, and pastoral l'isits to some of parishes lmd
mini. tries in Poland filled this month to thc brim.
One highlight was being present at the closing of the diocesan investigation into tbe
beatification process of Bogdan Janski in the diocese of Plock, Poland. The ceremon)'
and Eucharistic liturgy was attended by over seventy members of our congregation,
many religious, and hundreds of laity. Soon all the various written material and iJIvestigatory
testimony will be sent to the Vatican. The I.:ml~e is {at from over! The entire
community has to continue spreatling tlU' cult of fame for Bogdfw Janski. We
must continue to lranslate wriuen sources about Janski into Englisb or another one of
languages accepted by the Sacred Congregation for the Causes of Saint -. We bave to
continue to pray for the needed miracle due to the intercession of Bogdan Jan ·ki. In
our province, two important things must be done in the next few months. First, it has
come to my attention that the vast majority of our hOllses/parishes/institutions do nol
have a dl.l4;clLt portrait of Bogdan Janski. "re need to rectify this. We have to help in
translating some excellent pdnted matcrial(in Polish) about the spirituality of 'Bogdan
.Tanski and a eommentar)' of Janski's contemporaries into English. These two simple
books will assist the be.atific.3tion [lrocess and help us in spr~lding knowledge ahout
Janski in our ministrierial situations. This task will be achlressed this coming swnmer.
Another highl;gbt was attending the presbyteral ofllination 0 f Deacons J akub
Ciehocki,CR, Paul Szymanowski,CR, and Tom Wojciechowski, CR and the diaconal
onlinalioo of Daniel Hinc, CR. Both Tom and Paul SI)ent a summer in Chicago ill
2006 studying Eugish. A joyful piee.e of news is that our Polish province ha assigned
Tom Wojcitchowski, CR to minister in tbe USA beginning in September of 2008. Tom
will be a wonderful addition to our province.
Attcnding the 1001h Anniversary of St. Anthony Parish in Radziwillow, visiting Zakopane,
learning about the New Evangelization Ministry in Stry'szawa, and visiting
mall)' CR parishes was a true treat. I am amazed by the scope of ministry io Poland.

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PROVINCIAL'S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER(con.)
Please join me in praying for our brothers, Marcelo deJcsumurin, Edward Howe, Christopher Trilllllc, and Jerry Watt,
who will be participating in the Roman Renewal Program in Rome from July 7-25,2008. They will join twelve olher
men from our Congregation in journeying in this renewal program. Also, pra)' for our brothers, Steve BartczysZ)'n,
Norbert Raszeja, and Paul Sims who will part of thc tcrun Icading this renewal program.
DlUing the house meeting at St. Joseph the Worker House at GT in Chicago, an election of' Paul Sims as Superior,
Marty Beutek as First COlffisellor, and Tom Kuhik as Second COUllsellor was apJlrov~l h)' the provincial council. A
superior election will he held in Lake Arrowhead, California on June 4,2008 for the Immaculate Conception House.
The pwvincial council approved the request of our brother Paul Smith, CR to profess Perpctual Vows on August 15,
2008 in Lake Arrowhead, California. It is with great happiness that we thank God for Pau.Ps resolve to follow the
Lore1 as a ResurrectiolJist for life. Our brothers Eric Wagner and Bart Piodela have heen al11lr()ved for renewing tClll~
porary vows for onc year. Gary Hogan, CR and Ed Howe, CR have been appointed as Co·Directors of Vocations.
The Corporate Memhers of Resurrection Centcr Inc. have decided to cease operation as presently organized at Resurrection
Cenlcr. A separate letter was scntto all province roern.hers on May 14,2008. The Corporation Members are
continuing to lwalyze and scrutinize the future of the building and grounds. The Corporate Memher!> of UesUl"rectioll
Catholic Missions of the South, Inc. are studying the few options tllat lie heforc t)lem regarding the fiscally challenged
Resurrection Life Center. A decision will be forthcoming during these summer months. The Corporate Members of
Go,rdon Tech, Jnc. have chosen our brother, Paw Sims, to serve as President an(1 Principal. Our brother, TOIll Kubik,
CR will SCl'"\'e as Vice-President in a role of assistance to the President. The provincial cOUDcil remains knowledgeaLle
about the ehallenges facing all our corporate ministries.
1ifl;e remainder of my report in this issue revolves Mound new assignments aod renewals. Before a complete, listing
allowing me to, mention one assignment in particular. Our brother, GregoT}' Helminski, CR has been selected by our
Sl-!ptTior Genet'al to minister in Tanzania, AfriC-B. He \\;11 be leaving in Septemher to help teach ill the high school
staffe.d It)' om Resurrectionist Sisters. There will be a commissioning celebration in September so that WE" might be
able to offer our best wishes and regards-details will be forthcoming.
NEW ASSIGNMENTS
~larce.lo de Jeswnaria: Parochial Vicur at Blessed John the XXllI Parish, Fontana, CA
James Gibson: ParochiaJ Vicar at Blessed Jolm the XXlll Parish, Fontanu, CA
Stephen Glab: Spiritual ModeratorlFaculty at Marian Central Catholic High School
RENEWALS
Anthony Bus: Pastor at St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish, Cbic~o, n
Fred Ciesla: Resident at St. Joseph the Worker House at Gordon Tech
Edward laszkowski: Gordon Tech Staff
Joseph Korahik: Resident at 51. Joseph the Worker House at Gordon Tech
Henry Licznerski: Pastor at St. .Joan of Arc Parish, Blythe, CA
John Nowak:Part-time Associate at St. Wenceslaus Parish & Part-time Chaplain at St. Joseph Village, ChicHgo, IL
Frwlk Rog: Associate Pastor at St. Hyacinth
Humphrey RU8zeI:Rcsidcnl at Blessed John the xxm Parish
Dennis Sanders: Archbishop Wcher Provincial Residence
Steve Thoma: Professor at St. .John's Seminary,
Camarillo, CA
Tadeu8z Sosnowski: Pastor at St. Bernauelte Parish, Panama City, FL
Gene Szarek: Clinical Assistant Professor-Loyola University
Casimir TaUJa:Resid.ent at Blessed John the XXllI Parish
Manuel Williams:Pastor at Resurrection Parish
and RCl\l Director, Montgomer)', AL

The Road to Emmaus at Mile Marker 44 by EdwardHowe, CR
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I was recently asked "so why are you seeking studies in preparation as a priest at this time in your life" "Are you dissatisfied
being a brother" "Are you are leaving the brotherhood to become a priest." can you believe it. ..I've been in vows
for 23 years...how time soars when you're having fun!
When I first began this journey, I entered the seminary to study in preparation for the priesthood. I fulfilled the basic
requirements in philosophy and theology in my early college years as I pursued a bachelor of science in social work.
During my time in novitiate I heard another call in prayer and that call was one I had not envisioned when I first began,
namely to serve the Lord as a brother. I finished novitiate, took first vows and when I returned to the seminary I heard
a louder calling of the spirit to serve as a brother. In discernment with Fr. Rich Balazs, I worked on a master's degree in
social work instead of theology and upon graduation began ministry at St. Hedwig. I have never regretted serving the
Lord as a brother and found many opportunities for ministry over the years as a community organizer and youth minister
at St. Hedwig, working with the kids at Weber and Gordon Tech as a counselor and soccer coach and producing radio
and television programs at the Archdiocese of Chicago. Each of these ministries deepened my love for the Lord and
his people. Over the years, I was greatly influenced by the community life at the Janski House and at Gordon Tech.
Years of communal prayer and fraternal sharing (mostly at lengthy dinners) that helped me to grow as a brother.
Then, about 4 years ago, I-began spendiny SaW-rday afternoons-In prayerbefare-th--e-Eucha-nsrarScPeter's in the Loop
and other nearby churches. In the quiet of the Saturday afternoons and on many nights I sensed the holy spirit in a new
way, one I believe is a gift of grace and a second baptism. I found myself listening to the Lord very closely. While I was
working at the Archdiocese I was greatly influenced by the presence of Cardinal George and Bishop Conway. As I was
traveling around the archdiocese video taping and recording audio at various events, a whole new world and a whole
new view of the Church was presented to me. Through the production of many radio and television programs about all
aspects of the Church, I had the opportunity to record dozens of talks by cardinal George. As I was recording and editing
these talks and the events around the Archdiocese I sensed the spirit at work in my life in a different way than I had
experienced earlier in my life. Each talk and each new program was like a retreat or reflection. I saw great devotion to
the Gospel by many people from many different places who I met and my faith and life perspective grew. I experienced
the work of evangelization in our world on a larger scale in the Church and began to sense that the Lord may be calling
me to follow him along a new journey.
As I was approaching new road signs in life and not ready to make a turn yet or had my bags packed, Mike Danek, the
provincial asked me to become president of Gordon Tech in a Chinese restaurant as he was making a random visit to
the pastoral center one day. As I took on this new role I felt that it probably would not be for many years since I had
already been at Gordon Tech since 1992. I always viewed my role as that of a transitional president. Maybe like John
the Baptist in Luke 3: 16...not worthy to untie the straps of the sandals of the one to follow.......
Over the last three years I faced many new challenges in ministry that I believe were a necessary part of ongoing formation
and discernment to prepare for this new journey and discover the Lord in a new way along the road to Emmaus.
I had the opportunity to meet CR's in other places in the world and to learn more about of the global mission of our
community. I look forward to this summer's Roman renewal to further this awareness. In prayer I experienced the dilemma
we encounter in our culture today of the lack of true belief and acceptance of the Gospel. I experienced the
cross with the challenges and anxiety of day to day ministry and took these to prayer. With a sense of rebellion to the
ways of our culture mixed with a passion for evangelization and love for our Lord, I experienced Christ in a new way.
In a letter I had received recently from Gary Young, he wrote about the road to Emmaus and how we encounter the
risen lord along many new paths in our life that take us to new places (of course he included a Thomas Merton prayer. I
am happy to share with you that I have been called by the spirit at age 44 to begin a new journey with Christ. One that
was not present to me or that I was being called to earlier in life. Thomas Merton so beautifully writes: "My Lord God, I
have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I
really know myself, and the fact that I think that I am following your will does not mean that r am actually doing so. But
I believe that the desire to please you does in fact please you. And I hope I have that desire in all that I am doing. I
hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire. And I know that if I do this you will lead me by the right road
though I may know nothing about it. Therefore I will trust you always though I may seem to be lost and in the shadow
of death. I will not fear, for you are ever with me, and you will never leave me to face my perils alone."
And so I'm going back to the books to follow the new signs in the road of life... .! find myself yearning to learn theology
and to feed the hungry in our world with our Lord's word and bread of life. I am very happy serving the Lord as a
brother and I will always be a brother and God willing serve our Lord as a priest someday also.

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PARTICIPANTS AT TH EGC MEETING IN
KRAKOW, POLAND OUTSIDE OUR SEMI­
NARY BUILDING
From Left to Right: Pedro Loll, CR,Regional
Superior of the South American Region, Micbael
Danek, CR, Provincial of the USA Province,
Paul Voisin, CR, Provincial of the On~
tario-Kentuck)' Province, Norbert Raszeja,
CR, Superior General, Steve Bartezyszyn, CR,
Procurator General, Adam Dzwigon, Assistant
General, Chris Buda, CR, Econom General,
and Ted Gajda, Provincial of the Polish
Province
CLOSING OF DIOCESAN INVESTIGATION FOR THE
BEATIFICATION OF BOGDAN JANSKI IN
PLOCK,POLAND-APRIL 19,2008
From Left to Right: Vcr)' Reverend Ted Gajda, CR,
Provincial of the Polish Province, Very Reverend Norbert
Raszeja, CR, Superior General, and Most Reverend
Piotr Libera, Bishop of the Diocese of Plock, Poland
JUNE BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES-AD MULTOS ANNOS!
BrRTRDAYS
June 2-Eric Wagner-27 yrs.
June 8~Rich Grek-68 yrs.
June 30-Casirnir TudJa-88 yrs.
June 12-Humphre)' Ruszel-90 )'rs.
-101m Nowak-64 yrs.
June 16-C. Frank Phillips-58 )'rs.
June 21-Frcd Cicsla-86 )'rs.
ANNIVERSAR IES
June 6-Fred Ciesla-59 yrs.
June 15-MichaJ Osuch-28 yes.
***SPECIAL ANNlVERSABY WISHES ANO PRAYERS***,J une 19-John Stephen-70 YEARS OF PRIESTHOOD
June 29-lUarceio de lesumaria-4 yrs.