Wednesday, February 13, 2019

January 2018 Minutes

Cincinnati Oblate Chapter Minutes
January 28, 2018

Attendance: NickMcCarroll,LindaMcCarroll,LindaFaulhaber,KathyGloeckner,RonLillie, Pauline Cantrell, John Campbell, Mandie Milliron, Mark Milliron, Pat Dorn, Clyde Dorn, Peyton Reed, John Rasche, Susan Anderson, Ron DeMarco, Mary Louise Reed.

Prayer, introductions, and the reading of the Mission Statement opened our meeting. Second Sunday Vespers of Week Four was chanted together. Lectio Divina was shared together using Mark 1:21-28. November and January Minutes will be sent with the February newsletter. Nick McCarroll states that our current balance is now $684.00.

Old Business: Ron reminded us of Br. Francis’ request to review the “Gran Torino” film and questions about redemption from anger for our April meeting. Oblate packets were handed out at the November 26 meeting Pat & Ron had with the St. Cecelia group, and we welcomed the Millirons from St. Cecelia who joined us at our meeting today as a result.

New Business: Ron suggested Oblates give witness talks, and Kathy Gloeckner and Peyton Reed agreed to do this for our February meeting.

Program: Mary Louise Reed read Oblate Steve Drees’ witness statement that he wrote while on retreat at St. Andrew’s Abbey in Valermo, CA. Steve now lives in Las Vegas because of business and gives powerful witness as a business executive who integrates work and prayer. Steve is now studying online at St. Leo’s Abbey for ministry and is considering studying for the Diaconate. Steve began his spiritual journey at Gethsemani retreats and visited Saint Meinrad on the recommendation of a monk at Gethsemani. He appreciates the learning of a balanced and God-centered life that he connects to his spiritual home at Saint Meinrad.

Pat requested a copy of Steve’s reflection which she plans to send with the February newsletter.

Closing: Praying the Our Father together and social time closed our meeting.Submitted by Susan Anderson

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