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Provincial’s Calendar

January 2012

5 Travel to Winnipeg, Canada

6 Funeral of

Mr. Wilfrid Rougeau

7 Return to San Francisco

8 Drive to Rosemead

8-‐10 Provincial Council Meeting,

St. Joseph’s

11-‐24 Visitation: St. John Bosco,

Savio, DeSales Hall,

18 Members Meeting, St. John

Bosco High School,

Pray for Our Sick

Al Montes

brother of Fr. Jesse

kidney malfunction, coma,

81 years old

May they Rest in

the Peace of Christ

Sr. Celia Ramirez, FMA

San Antonio, TX

December 28, 2011

Fr. Vincent Zuliani, SDB (SUE)

Stony Point, NY

Aged 84

December 29, 2011

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Also this Christmas 2011 the parishioners of the Valley Church in Wat-

sonville, did not forget the children of the Salesian Mission in Lungi,

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According to Father Sergej Gorman, SDB, the donations from Watson-

ville brought happiness to 2000 children at the youth center in Tintafor

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by coming to know and imitate D on Bosco

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The greatest power of

Don Bosco’s charism is

the love drawn directly

from the Lord Jesus,

imitating him and re-‐

maining in Him. This

love consists in “giving

everything.” From this

stems his apostolic vow:

“I promised God that

until my dying breath

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STUDIUM THEOLOGICUM SALESIANUM — JERUSALEM

ARCHEOLOGICAL VISITS

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The prosperity of

Shivta in the Byzan-

tine period (especially

on the 5th - 7th c. CE)

was founded on ex-

tensive and highly

developed agriculture

as well as economic

activities in relation

with Christian pil-

grim.

The impressive

remains of the city

includes three Chris-

tian churches (later a

Muslim mosque as

well), residential are-

as, large courtyards

and public squares,

administrative build-

ings, streets and

small lanes creating

an elaborate urban

network.

Wine-presses, ter-

races, and various

remains of agricultur-

al structures and of

complex irrigation

system were visible in

the city and its sur-

roundings.

Biblical Glimpse

by Itchan Laygo, SDB

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The City of Shivta or

Sobota or Subeitah or

Subaytah (in Hebrew) is

an archaeological site in

the Negev Desert of Isra-

el, east of Nitzana.

It has been long consid-

ered that together with its

sister-cities, Avdat and

Mamshit, the city of

Shivta began as a caravan

stop in the Negev for the

Nabatean masters of the

Incense Route, and flour-

ished after Christianity,

during the Byzantine period, bears parallels to Byzantine struc- Egypt) located on the sup-

came to the Negev in the fourth tures elsewhere made considering posed site of Mount Sinai.

century.

the possibility that the town was

actually a Byzantine agricultural

However, the new assessment colony. and a way station for

of modern archeologist is based pilgrims en route to the Santa

on an analysis of the irrigation Catarina, Egypt, (possible route

system found at the site, which for the Holy Family towards |

After the Arab conquest in

the 7th Century CE, Shivta

began to decline in popula-

tion. It was finally abandoned

in the 8th or 9th Century CE.

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Park

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STS Archeologi-

cal Class Trips

Shivta’s people were mainly farmers, who

carefully collected every rare drop of rain be-

cause of its scarcity around its desert terrain.

Its two churches, still visible (along with a cru-

ciform baptismal font), were magnets for pil-

grims. A modern-day orchard north of the site

utilizes ancient methods to raise various fruits.

City’s Water Systems for the purpose of collecting

rainwater and distribution throughout the city.

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BEERSHEBA, NEGEV PHOTO COLLAGE (1st Semester 2011)

Cities of Avdat, Mamshit & Shivta / Maqtesh Ramon & Gadol

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INSTITUTE OF SALESIAN SPIRITUALITY

Exploring

Don Bosco

A Three Night Study and Reflection Series

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Evening One

Evening Two

Evening Three

Don Bosco

Post-modern

The Young

in His Time

Don Bosco?

Adult Bosco

In Northern California: DON BOSCO HALL BERKELEY

Monday January 9, 2012

Tuesday January 10, 2012 Wednesday January 11, 2012

In Southern California: SALESIAN RESIDENCE LOS ANGELES

Tuesday January 17, 2012 Wednesday January 18, 2012 Thursday January 19, 2012

This evening explores Don

Bosco’s historical and

cultural settings which

shaped his vision and

mission. Understanding

those influences help us to

“begin afresh” from his

perspective to enable our

times to intersect with

his.

Can the historical figure of Don

Bosco offer insight for our own

time and place situated within a

post-modern crisis of meaning?

What clues has this saint left us

for navigating our way back to

the “meta-story” of the Gospel?

Examining the young adult

Giovanni Bosco, on his way to

his mission and taking the first

steps in his dreams, offers us a

rich model of discernment and

faith. Looking at his

friendships, his seeking out

mentors and spiritual guides,

and his own ascetic choices

offers today’s young adult a

roadmap for mission and an

itinerary for everyday holiness.

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There is no fee for this series.

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INSTITUTE FOR SALESIAN SPIRITUALITY PRESENTS...

A Special Retreat on Don Bosco

The Don Bosco Retreats are offered for young adults and adults of the

Salesian Family: members of Salesian parishes, youth centers, school

faculties and staff, adult past pupils, and collaborators in the Salesian

Mission. This weekend experience will offer reflection, discussion, and

prayer around the life of Don Bosco, his place in history, and his

impact on our lives and ministries today

“Don Bosco In History”

January 6-8, 2012

Don Bosco Hall

Berkeley

Early Spring

Los Angeles Area

Location & Dates TBA

The retreat begins at 7:00 PM on Friday evening and

concludes at lunch on Sunday.

Cost for materials, meals and lodging for 3 days inclusive, $60.00

Retreat Registration

Mail registration to Don Bosco Hall 1831 Arch Street, Berkeley, CA 94709 or Fax to (510) 704-1925

Name: __________________________________________ Email: ___________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________

Check which retreat you would like to attend.

January 6-8 Berkeley

Early Spring 2012, Los Angeles

Checks payable to Salesians of Don Bosco. Space is limited. Register by December 29, 2011.

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