Jesuit High School Portland, Oregon Summer 2009 Age Quod Agis

Notes from the SuperiorFr. David Oliver, S.J. (far left front) celebrated his Jubilee with several otherJesuit priests (Jubilarians). Together, they have achieved over 2,000 yearsof service in the priesthood. Photo courtesy of Fr. John Whitney, S.J.While our home is colloquially known as the “JesuitResidence,” and sometimes, the “Jez Rez,” our community,in fact, bears the name of the patron saint of Jesuit HighSchool, Saint Peter Canisius. Those of you who know this17th century Jesuit saint will recall that he brought his keenmind, writing prowess, profound spirituality and endlessenergy to the service of Christ and His mission. Since theseare all qualities that drive a mission like Jesuit High School’s,we are proud to bear his name and to have relied upon hisprayers throughout the school’s history.There is much coming and going in our communityand the “Jez Rez” as we wrap up the 2008-09 school yearand enter into summer mode.Many of you have had the chance to meet Mr. WestLivaudais, who has been here the past two years during theregency portion of his formation. Each phase of formationis intended to keep verifying the man’s vocation to theSociety of Jesus. West had a wonderful experience hereat Jesuit High and in the community, but his prayer anddiscernment has led him to choose another path. He goeswith our love and our blessings.Joining us this year will be Father Kevin Clarke, S.J. Aftera number of years as a much beloved pastor of Saint FrancisXavier Church in Missoula, Montana, Fr. Clarke came toPortland to train as a hospital chaplain. He has served nowat Providence Medical Center for a handful of years and willcontinue to do so as he lives with us.As for the rest of us, we are a busy lot. Most of us makeour eight-day retreat during the summer time. And all of uswill get a little time off to rest up for the upcoming schoolyear. Fr. Boly, of course, continues throughout the summerin his labors as pastor at St. Pius X. In the meantime, we arehelping out at St. John Fisher, St. Thomas More, St. Pius X,St. Cecelia’s, Arch Cape, and others. There are weddings,baptisms and funerals that keep us all very busy.We are rejoicing with Fr. Robinson as he completeshis herculean task of compiling a written history of JHSthrough its first 50 years. We are very proud of him and hisaccomplishment!At the beginning of June, several of us traveled toSpokane to celebrate the Jubilees (anniversaries of beingJesuits or being priests) of many of our brothers. Whenadded together, they represented 2,000 years of service!That was followed by the moving ordination of six youngmen, including Fr. Joseph Carver, S.J. and Fr. Quan Tran,S.J. Both men taught at Jesuit for their regency and livedin our community a few years ago. We quickly returnedso that we might be able to celebrate Fr. Carver’s Mass ofThanksgiving here in the Moyer Theatre.The Canisius Jesuit Community takes very seriously itsresponsibility to hold each of you in our prayers. We servethe school not only by being teachers, administrators, andworking in development, but mostly we serve by loving theJHS community and bringing them daily to the Eucharist.We would also appreciate your prayers for us.Finally, we would like to invite anyone interested tojoin in our community celebration of the Eucharist everymorning in the Canisius Chapel at 7:15. It is here that wehold up the special intentions of Jesuit High School, ourorder and our church.Blessings and many prayers,Fr. J.K. Adams, S.J.Superior at Jesuit High SchoolThe rite of Ordination to the priesthood was given to Quan Tran, S.J., DatTran, S.J., eric Watson, S.J., christopher Hadley, S.J. and Joseph carver,S.J. on June 6, 2009, at the venerated St. Aloysius church on GonzagaUniversity’s campus in Spokane. Photo courtesy of Fr. John Whitney, S.J.•12 •