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St. Joseph of Cupertino Province May 2016 Edition Conventual Franciscan Friars
News around the Province and Beyond
Congratulations Father Robert!
25 Years of Priestly Ministry
On Sunday, May 29th, Father Robert returned to his parish of St. Ambrose in Crest Hill, IL to join his
family and parishioners in celebrating his 25th Anniversary of Ordination. It was a beautiful Liturgy
followed by a delicious lunch at the Knights of Columbus Hall.
Earlier in the month, during the weekend following our Guardians, Pastors, and Directors Meeting in
Castro Valley, Father Paul conducted a “Come and See” for 4 young men who are currently interested
in learning more about our Order and Province. He was assisted by Frs. Kevin, Alphonse, John, and the
local community in Arroyo Grande.
The four young men who attended are left to right:
Alan Kuntzman, Nhan Ton, James O'Donovan, and Huy Tran
Lourdes Shrine Dedication: On Mother’s Day, May 8th, the friars and parishioners of St. Paul’s in Pis-
mo Beach gathered to celebrate the newly installed shrine to Our Lady of Lourdes located to the left of
the entrance of the parish hall. Fr. Alphonse represented Fr. Victor Abegg in doing the blessing.
Clergy/Religious Gathering: Two days before the blessing of the Lourdes Shrine, the Friars at Ar-
royo Grande hosted a barbeque for the priest of the Diocese of Monterey and the Archdiocese of
Los Angeles along with our Capuchin brothers from San Lorenzo near Solvang.
SJC Calendar
Mass of Thanksgiving for 25 years of Ordained ministry of
Friar Robert Herbst, June 5th, St. Margaret Mary Church in Oakland
Castro Valley fundraiser, June 12th
Community week June 27th through July 1st, St. Clare’s retreat,
Soquel, CA.
Investiture of new Novices, July 20th at 5 PM at St. Joseph of
Cupertino Friary, Arroyo Grande
First Profession of Vows, July 21st at 11 AM at St. Paul’s Parish,
Pismo Beach
Investiture of new Delegation Novices, August 1st at Tagatay,
Philippines
Solemn Professions of Vows for Delegation Friars, August 17th
Reno fundraiser, September 8th
Pismo Beach fundraiser, September 11th