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1 MEMO REGIONAL MEETINGS All Deacons, deacon candidates, wives and widows are encouraged to attend! The times are 6:00 for dinner and 7:00 8:30 p.m. for the meetings (6:30 for dinner and 7:30 9:00 p.m. for the meetings at Maria Stein). Please plan on coming and sharing your thoughts. We will begin with Evening Prayer; please bring your Book of Christian Prayer or Liturgy of the Hours with you. The dates and locations for these meetings are: Dayton Wednesday May 1, 2013 St. Helen, Dayton Smith Building Cincinnati Wednesday May 8, 2013 St. Saviour Church Undercroft North Tuesday May 21, 2013 Spiritual Center of Maria Stein ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE BIKES IN DAYTON Please see the attached explanation and invitation from Deacon Greg Cecere. If you are able to help out, contact information is in Greg‟s notice. SPRING INFORMATION MEETINGS ABOUT THE DIACONATE There are two more information meetings scheduled for the Cincinnati area. See the attached pages for additional information. Feel free to make copies for your use and to give to parishes with no deacons. Please include this information in your parish bulletin! NDICE REGISTRATION An invitation from Deacon Jeff Hall and the registration form is included with this Memo. Full scholarships for two couples, 4 singles or a combination of the same from each region will be given following the May Deacon Community Regional Meetings. Additional scholarships are available upon request. DEACON MEMORIAL FUND DONATIONS Thanks to all who contributed to the Deacon Memorial Fund Drive in December and January. Thanks to you $4,625.00 was raised to help a member of the deacon community for emergency and medical expenses. OUT OF OFFICE I will be out of the office the week of April 8 attending the National Association of Deacon DirectorsConference in New Mexico. I will be back on April 15. To: Deacon Community From: Barry Mersmann Subject: Monthly Updates Date: April, 2013

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MEMO

REGIONAL MEETINGS

All Deacons, deacon candidates, wives and widows are encouraged to attend! The times are 6:00

for dinner and 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. for the meetings (6:30 for dinner and 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. for the

meetings at Maria Stein). Please plan on coming and sharing your thoughts. We will begin with

Evening Prayer; please bring your Book of Christian Prayer or Liturgy of the Hours with you.

The dates and locations for these meetings are:

Dayton Wednesday May 1, 2013 St. Helen, Dayton – Smith Building

Cincinnati Wednesday May 8, 2013 St. Saviour – Church Undercroft

North Tuesday May 21, 2013 Spiritual Center of Maria Stein

ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE BIKES IN DAYTON

Please see the attached explanation and invitation from Deacon Greg Cecere. If you are able

to help out, contact information is in Greg‟s notice.

SPRING INFORMATION MEETINGS ABOUT THE DIACONATE

There are two more information meetings scheduled for the Cincinnati area. See the attached

pages for additional information. Feel free to make copies for your use and to give to parishes

with no deacons. Please include this information in your parish bulletin!

NDICE REGISTRATION

An invitation from Deacon Jeff Hall and the registration form is included with this Memo.

Full scholarships for two couples, 4 singles or a combination of the same from each region

will be given following the May Deacon Community Regional Meetings. Additional

scholarships are available upon request.

DEACON MEMORIAL FUND DONATIONS

Thanks to all who contributed to the Deacon Memorial Fund Drive in December and January.

Thanks to you $4,625.00 was raised to help a member of the deacon community for

emergency and medical expenses.

OUT OF OFFICE

I will be out of the office the week of April 8 attending the National Association of Deacon

Directors‟ Conference in New Mexico. I will be back on April 15.

To: Deacon Community

From: Barry Mersmann

Subject: Monthly Updates

Date: April, 2013

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BRING YOUR ALB & STOLE!

When attending a liturgical service within the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, please feel free to consider vesting. Just

bring your stole and alb and ask the presider if you may vest and be included in the procession with any other vesting

clergy. Ordinarily, you will then be seated in one of the first rows. In some cases you may even be asked to

diaconate. Please do not feel that because you were not formally invited to vest in the announcement or invitation

that you may not vest. It never hurts to ask!

POSITION OPENINGS

Please consider and pray over:

Combined Parishes of St. Adalbert, Our Lady of the Rosary, Holy Cross and St. Stephen in Dayton

Fr. Eric Bowman and the staffs of these four parishes are requesting a deacon to be assigned. Their vision for a

deacon would be to work with their home bound, nursing homes, the baptism and bereavement teams, help with adult

faith formation and assist the pastor. They also envision the deacon helping with the forming of the pastoral region.

If you feel that you may be called to serve these communities or need additional information, please contact Fr. Eric

Bowman at 937-228-8802.

St. Vincent Ferrer Parish in Kenwood

Fr. George Kunkel, Pastor of St. Vincent Ferrer Parish in Kenwood, would like to have a deacon assigned to the

parish who could provide sacramental assistance as needed (Baptisms, Weddings, Wakes & Funerals). Participation

in the Bereavement ministry and visiting the sick of the parish are also desired, as is training of servers and preaching

at weekend Masses on a rotation. Assisting with Baptismal and Marriage preparation would also be helpful. If you

feel you may be able to help and are willing to be assigned to St. Vincent Ferrer Parish and would like to investigate

the possibility of this assignment, please contact: Fr. George Kunkel at (513) 686-1120 or [email protected]

Jesuit Retreat House Executive Director

The Jesuit Spiritual Center at Milford seeks a dynamic Executive Director. The Executive Director provides

leadership, direction and supervision of all programs and activities of the Center. A candidate needs to be a Roman

Catholic in good standing and have 5-7 years‟ experience as a collaborative and visionary leader of an organization.

The Executive Director is expected to demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills. A minimum of a

bachelor‟s degree is required. A Master‟s degree is desirable. Knowledge of the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises is

required. This Jesuit retreat ministry serves over 7,000 retreatants annually on its 37-acre site overlooking the Little

Miami River in suburban Cincinnati, Ohio. Salary and benefits are commensurate with the position and experience.

A job description is available upon request. Candidates should send a resume and cover letter with references via

email by April 15, 2013 to [email protected].

Jesuit Spiritual Center at Milford

5361 S. Milford Rd.

Milford, OH 45150-9746

Website: www.jesuitspiritualcenter.com

DIRECTORY UPDATE

Deacon Larry Day‟s new e-mail address is: [email protected]

Deacon Luis Riva Saleta‟s new e-mail address is: [email protected]

Deacon Paul & Rita Kluener have moved to Bayley Village in Delhi. Their new contact information is:

490 Mattingly Blvd.

Cincinnati, OH 45233

513-365-5031

Deacon Dan and Pris Murphy‟s new address effective April 5, 2013 will be:

4246 Glenstream Dr.

Batavia, OH 45103

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PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

Deacon Jerry and Jeanie Cain and their family. Jerry‟s brother Jim has learned that his previous brain cancer has

returned. He may be undergoing gamma knife surgery.

Deacon Greg Cecere and his family, especially his sister Marianna, in your prayers. Marianna remains in Hospice

and her condition is deteriorating. She no longer has the capability to speak to anyone. In addition, she had fallen a

few times and she is no longer able to stand or walk. Greg would welcome any prayers for her comfort and well-

being. He sincerely would like her to have a better quality of life.

Deacon Jon and Deb Danner and their family. Jon & Deb‟s newest grandson David Morgan Danner was born on

February 28, 10 weeks premature, at Kettering Hospital. He weighed 2 pounds 14 ounces and needed a ventilator.

On Sunday, March 3 it was discovered he was collecting air in his abdomen. This required surgery to correct which

Kettering is not equipped to do, so he was transported to Dayton Children‟s Hospital. On March 3, they performed

the surgery and repaired a small hole in his ilium. He is still challenged with pulmonary hypertension and a heart

murmur. On March 7 he underwent successful heart surgery to close up the gap that normally would have closed

during the final days of gestation. Thanks for your prayers and continued concern. David continues to have

challenges, but he is a feisty little fellow. His heart surgery went well on March 7. However, he had fluid building

up in his brain, so the week of March 18 they had to install a drain to remove the fluid and relieve the pressure.

When he reaches 4.5 pounds, they will decide when they remove the drain if he needs a shunt installed. In the

meantime, over the last couple of days, he has developed bradycardia and has had several episodes. They haven‟t

found the cause of these episodes yet, but it is not uncommon for preemies.

Deacon Tom & Dee Lynd and their family. Dee‟s brother has recently been diagnosed with cancer.

Deacon Dan and Pris Murphy and their family. Dan will be undergoing kidney transplant surgery on April 16. Also

please keep Gina Code in your prayers. Gina is the St. Veronica School Principal and is donating a kidney to Dan.

Deacon John and Mary Lynn Quattrone and their family. Mary Lynn fell on February 24 and broke her upper arm

and shoulder. She is in a sling and goes to physical therapy three days each week.

Deacon John Thamann and his family. John‟s brother-in-law, Jerry DeBrunner, has suffered a serious stroke and is

under Hospice care.

Deacon Harry and Peg Walker and their family. Harry and Peg‟s granddaughter Lauren, who is a senior in high

school, will be undergoing another major brain surgery on April 4. Also, Harry and Peg‟s son Tom is recovering

from major back surgery.

And anyone who is suffering who is not noted above and of whom I am unaware. May they know that we will

include them and their needs in our prayers.

PRAYER REQUEST UPDATES

Deacon Bob Crook returned home from the hospital by the first week of March. He is “confined to quarters” and is

catching up on some much needed rest. He is presently on medication to reduce some of the physical symptoms of

the Meylofibrosis. This is the first stage of his planned treatment. This stage will last 4-6 weeks and then he will be

scheduled for a bone morrow transplant. This will take place as soon as a donor/match is located which could be

sooner than the 4-6 wks. The prognosis sounds positive. Bob said, “I know that God is in this stressful time with me

and my family; therefore, it will be exciting to see what good things come from it.” Please continue to keep Bob,

Leah and his family in your prayers.

Joan Collins returned home in early February after two weeks of rehab at Bethany Rehab Center. Only problem is

the full length plastic body cast from below belly button front and back, over the shoulders, around the neck, under

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the chin, and to top of her scalp...must wear 24/7 until mid-April. Please continue to keep Bob & Joan in your

prayers.

Deacon Jim Geraci had another Lumbar Epidural Steroid injection on March 18. Please continue to keep him and

Janet in your prayers.

A HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO THE DEACON COMMUNITY

I want to take this opportunity to thank the Deacon Community. Awhile back Barry had sent an email to the deacon

community asking for contributions to help a fellow deacon and family with medical expenses. The bills have been

coming in and being submitted to Barry. The community has come forth and has paid the medical expenses. This

has relieved the anxiety and also allows the treatments to go on. I want to thank all of you for your prayers and your

spiritual as well as financial assistance. God bless you all and have a wonderful Easter. I will be eternally thankful

and keep all in my prayers.

NECROLOGY

April 3, 1985 Deacon Harvey Baur Ordained 7/3/82

April 7, 2001 Deacon Paul Weitzel Ordained 7/28/79

April 13, 1996 Deacon Robert Arbogast Ordained 6/25/83

April 15, 2005 Eulita Bensman

April 19, 1991 Deacon Francis Laengle Ordained 9/25/76

April 29, 1999 Clara Wabler

DEACON SAINTS

April 4 – St. Agathopus, along with the lector Theodulus, was arrested for having a copy of the scriptures. On the

order of the governor, Faustinus, they were weighted with rocks and cast into the sea at Thessalonica in the year 303

AD.

April 22 – Sts. Abdiesus and Azadanes were two Persian deacons who were put to death about 341 AD during the

persecution which raged throughout the reign of King Sapor.

April 30 – St. James was a deacon who was arrested with the lector Marian at Cirta, Algeria during the persecution

of the Emperor Valerian. After being tortured they were taken to Lambesa, Numidia, where they were beheaded in

the arena with other Christians about the year 259AD.

ONGOING FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES

**WOMEN’S JOURNEY WEEKEND: WOMEN WEAVING WISDOM – Sr. Mary Ann

Humbert, SC, Wanda Smith, RSM, and a team of spiritual directors -- (Jesuit Spiritual Center at Milford 513-248-

3500, ext. 10 or www.jesuitspiritualcenter.com)

4/19-21 – Jesuit Spiritual Center at Milford

**NADD CONVENTION – Deacon as Servant of the New Evangelization

4/9-12/2013 – Albuquerque, New Mexico

This will be the first time that this Convention is open to deacons who are not members of the National

Association of Diaconate Directors.

**PRAYING IN THE PRESENT MOMENT: RETREAT WITH JUDY MESCHER –

(Spiritual Center 419-925-7625)

4/5 – 7:00 p.m. – Spiritual Center of Maria Stein

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**FINDING GOD IN ALL THINGS WITH SR. WANDA SMITH, RSM – (Spiritual Center

419-925-7625)

4/26 (7:00 p.m.) – 4/27 (4:00 p.m.) – Spiritual Center of Maria Stein

**COUPLES’ RETREAT FOR THE CLASS OF 2010: Reflecting on the Experience of the

First Three Years – Kevin Prendergast & Team – (Office of the Diaconate [email protected])

5/4 – 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Bergamo Center, Dayton

**MORNINGS OF SPIRITUALITY FOR WOMEN: DOROTHY DAY: FAITH IN

ACTION – Bill Lonneman – (Sr. Ruth Kettman, CSJ 513679-8191 or

http://www.sndohio.org/spirituality/calendar/6359)

5/4 – 9:30 a.m. – noon – Mt. Notre Dame Spirituality Center, Cincinnati, 701 E. Columbia Ave., 45215-3999

**DOROTHY DAY: FAITH IN ACTION – Bill Lonneman – (Ruth Kettman, CSJ [email protected]

or 513-679-8191)

5/4 – Mount Notre Dame Spirituality Center, 701 E. Columbia Ave., 45215-3999

**EMPOWERING OURSELVES IN MINISTRY – Rev. William J. Jarema – (Marti Barnes

[email protected])

5/22 – 9:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. -- Our Lady of Sorrows, Monroe

**NDICE 2013 7/21-24/2013 – Xavier University

FEAST OF ST. LAWRENCE CELEBRATION

8/11 – 6:00 p.m. – St. Peter, Huber Heights

**ST. MEINRAD DEACON RETREAT: THE PARABLES OF JESUS AS PARADIGM

FOR CHRISTIAN MINISTRY – Rev. Eugene Hensell, OSB

9/24 (1:00 p.m. check-in; 3:00 p.m. session I) – 9/26 (noon departure) – St. Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN

**MARIA STEIN DEACON RETREAT: -- Rev Ray Kellerman

10/18 (6:00 p.m. check-in) – 10/20 (1:00 p.m. departure) – Spiritual Center of Maria Stein

** Thanks to generous donations by members of the Deacon Community and

their families to the DEACON MEMORIAL FUND, scholarships (full or partial)

are available for these programs through the Office of the Diaconate.

WILLS AND MEMORIALS

YOU MAY CONSIDER INCLUDING THE DEACON MEMORIAL FUND IN YOUR

WILL OR MEMORIAL OFFERINGS. THE DEACON MEMORIAL FUND WAS

ESTABLISHED TO AID MEMBERS OF THE DEACON COMMUNITY IN THE

ARCHDIOCESE OF CINCINNATI THROUGH DIFFICULT TIMES AND IN THEIR

ONGOING FORMATION (RETREATS AND CONTINUING EDUCATION).

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ANY DONATIONS TO THE

DEACON MEMORIAL FUND

ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED

AND ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE

Checks can be made out to

THE DEACON MEMORIAL FUND

and sent to:

Office of the Diaconate

100 E. Eighth St.

Cincinnati, OH 45202

Office of the Diaconate Phone and E-mail:

513-421-3131, Ext. 2830

[email protected]

If You Need Barry for an Emergency after Office Hours or on Weekends

Home Phone 513-245-0622

Cell Phone 513-383-5291

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BLESSING OF THE BIKES -- 2013

It‟s time to prepare for the „Blessing of the Bikes 2013.‟ I am again coordinating efforts for the

Mooseriders to find deacons who would be willing to assist in the Prayer Service/Blessing on

Sunday, May 19th (time – 1:00 PM approx) at Welcome Stadium in Dayton, OH….rain date is

Sunday, May 26th. We are going to need quite a few deacons willing to participate in the

prayer service and help bless the bikes following the service - it is a Catholic blessing...this will

be their 13th year and the celebration planned will be bigger/better than ever.

The Mooseriders are a philanthropic organization who do much work for charity, raising funds

for the Neumann Center, Make a Wish Foundation, and quite a few other charities. I attend the

monthly coordination meetings and I report back to our volunteer deacons as to where we are

with plans. Past year‟s blessings have been extraordinary and the deacons who have participated

have come away with a feeling of being part of something spiritually uplifting. The bikers and

their families are a wonderful group of people who greatly appreciate us taking part in something

that means a great deal to them. They are always very appreciative of the „Blessing of the Bikes‟

and they look forward to it every year.

Fr Dale Peterka from Cincinnati and quite a few deacons from the Archdiocese have participated

in the blessing in past years (myself included). Because of the sheer number of bikes to bless

(the Mooseriders estimate over 7,000 bikes were there last year and they expect more in 2013). I

am hoping we‟ll be able to get 15-20 deacons willing to help us out. It only takes about 1-1 ½

hours and the reward in just seeing the appreciation of the bikers is terrific – it is always a WOW

event for me and we sure could more use help. Every deacon who has participated in the past

has come away with more than they gave to this function. If anyone is interested in helping,

they can contact me by email at [email protected].

Thanks – Greg

Basic information concerning the Blessing of the Bikes - 2013.

DATE: Sunday, May 19, 2013 (Rain Date: Sunday, May 26th)

PLACE: Welcome Stadium – Dayton, Ohio

TIME: 1:00 PM (Blessing of the Bikes). The event opens at 10:00 AM

(Visit website at www.blessingofthebikesohio.com for details)

Directions to Welcome Stadium can be found at www.mapquest.com. From I-75 take exit 51 -

Edwin C Moses Blvd/Nicholas Rd, and turn toward UD arena. Welcome Stadium is adjacent to

UD Arena at 1601 Edwin Moses Blvd, Dayton, OH.

Enter Parking Lot D of Welcome Stadium and identify yourselves as clergy/deacons who are

taking part in the Blessing of the Bikes. After the prayer service, we will go throughout the

parking lot to bless all the bikes/people, and work our way back to the stage - there will be some

golf carts available to take us out. In order to make sure no one gets missed, we ask our

deacon volunteers to be available to bless people/bikes as they leave Welcome Stadium.

NOTE: Bring your alb, stole (White/Gold), sprinkler and holy water bucket (there are

always buckets and water available).

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If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or call me at 937-306-8502

(home), or call the church office at 937-429-0510. In any event, please respond back to this

email so I know you would be willing to participate.

Thanks for your willingness to be a part of this - it should be a great event!

Greg

Deacon Gregory J Cecere, Pastoral Associate

Queen of Apostles Community

4400 Shakertown Rd

Dayton OH 45430-1057

(937) 429-0510

[email protected]

www.qac-ohio.org

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WHO IS A DEACON?

WHAT DOES A DEACON DO?

WHY DO WE NEED DEACONS?

You are cordially invited to a meeting of interested men (and their wives) to learn

more about the role of deacons in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. If you have never

attended an information meeting about the diaconate, this meeting will be very

helpful as you consider a vocation to the diaconate or would just like to learn more

about the ministry of deacons in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

Besides discussing the role of deacons and wives, the meeting will include

information about the requirements for admission into the Deacon Formation

Program. There will also be an explanation of the ongoing process of discernment to

the diaconate and possible discernment methods.

Finally, there will be time for you to ask any questions which are on your mind in

order to help you to better understand the ministry of deacons.

St. Columban, Loveland

St. Brigid Room in the Parish Hall

894 Oakland Rd.

Loveland, OH 45140

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

7:00 - 8:30 pm

If you plan on attending, please call Barry Mersmann, Director of the Office of the

Diaconate, or Karen Brannon at the Office of the Diaconate (513-421-3131) or

register by e-mail at [email protected] to let us know so we will be

sure to have enough handouts. If you need directions, we will be glad to provide

them to you.

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WHO IS A DEACON?

WHAT DOES A DEACON DO?

WHY DO WE NEED DEACONS?

You are cordially invited to a meeting of interested men (and their wives) to learn

more about the role of deacons in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. If you have never

attended an information meeting about the diaconate, this meeting will be very

helpful as you consider a vocation to the diaconate or would just like to learn more

about the ministry of deacons in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

Besides discussing the role of deacons and wives, the meeting will include

information about the requirements for admission into the Deacon Formation

Program. There will also be an explanation of the ongoing process of discernment to

the diaconate and possible discernment methods.

Finally, there will be time for you to ask any questions which are on your mind in

order to help you to better understand the ministry of deacons.

St. Jude, Bridgetown

Parish Center, Room 3

Parking to the right of church

5924 Bridgetown Rd.

Cincinnati, OH 45248

Thursday, April 18, 2013

7:00 - 8:30 pm

If you plan on attending, please call Barry Mersmann, Director of the Office of the

Diaconate, or Karen Brannon at the Office of the Diaconate (513-421-3131) or

register by e-mail at [email protected] to let us know so we will be

sure to have enough handouts. If you need directions, we will be glad to provide

them to you.

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WHO IS A DEACON?

WHAT DOES A DEACON DO?

WHY DO WE NEED DEACONS?

You are cordially invited to a meeting of interested men (and wives) to learn more

about the role of deacons in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. If you have never

attended an information meeting about the diaconate, this meeting will be very

helpful as you consider a vocation to the diaconate or would just like to learn more

about the ministry of deacons in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

Besides discussing the role of deacons (and wives), the meetings will include

information about the requirements for admission into the Deacon Formation

Program. There will also be an explanation of the ongoing process of discernment to

the diaconate and possible discernment methods.

Finally, there will be time for you to ask any questions which are on your mind in

order to help you to better understand the ministry of deacons.

Thursday, April 18, 2013

7:00-8:30 p.m.

St. Jude, Bridgetown

Parish Canter, room 3

Parking to the right of church

5924 Bridgetown Rd.

Cincinnati, OH 45248

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

7:00-8:30 p.m.

St. Columban, Loveland

St. Brigid Room in the Parish Hall

894 Oakland Rd.

Loveland, OH 45140

If you plan on attending, please call Barry Mersmann, Director of the Office of the

Diaconate, or Karen Brannon at the Office of the Diaconate (513-421-3131) or

register by e-mail at [email protected] to let us know so we will be

sure to have enough handouts. If you need directions, we will be glad to provide

them.

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NATIONAL DIACONATE INSTITUTE FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION

NDICE

It‟s time to register for the longest-running continuing education session for U.S. deacons!

On Sunday, July 21 the 39th annual NDICE will begin, and attendees can expect another

outstanding session. Once again, the 2013 NDICE will be held on the beautiful campus of

Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. The 2013 session will end on Wednesday, July 24. The

theme for the 2013 NDICE is Deacon: Teacher of the Faith by Word and Deed. Auxiliary

Bishop Joseph Binzer of Cincinnati will be the celebrant of the opening Mass on Sunday

evening, to be followed by the opening keynote address by Mr. Daniel Mulhall, former Assistant

Secretary for Catechesis and Inculturation for the USCCB. Outstanding presenters have been

confirmed for this year‟s session, including Deacon Thomas Winninger, Sr. Maureen Sullivan,

and Dr. Sean Reynolds, and many more!

And once again, the hilarious Deacon Follies will be a part of NDICE! Each year, hundreds of

deacons and deacon candidates and their wives travel to NDICE for great presentations in a

relaxing atmosphere. Last year, attendees enjoyed the new dorm and dining hall, and the many

returning attendees and those attending for the first time can look forward to another pleasant

education experience.

NDICE has always been a great opportunity to share in fellowship with deacons from across the

country as well. Twenty-six states were represented at the 2012 NDICE, making it a true

“national” event.

Twenty Continuing Education Credits (CEU‟s) are awarded to attendees, fulfilling the continuing

education requirements of most U.S. dioceses.

Deacon Jeff Hall

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National Diaconate Institute for Continuing Education

2013 Conference Registration Form

Name _______________________________________________________________________________________

Preferred Name on Badge _______________________________________________________________________

Check one: Deacon Deacon-Candidate Deacon Widow Other

Address _____________________________________________________________________________________

City ________________________________________ State ________________ Zip ____________________

Telephone ( _____ ) ___________________________________ (Arch) Diocese ___________________________

E-mail: ___________________________________________ Is this your first NDICE institute? Yes No

If yes, were you invited by a past attending Deacon? If so, please list his name: _____________________________

Name of Spouse (if) attending: ___________________________________________________________________

Registration Fee

__________ Deacon or Deacon-Candidate only ($225.00) = $ _________

__________ Deacon or Deacon-Candidate & spouse ($350.00) = $ _________

__________ Deacon Widow No Charge

__________ Other Participants ($230.00) = $ _________

Food (For all Meals Sunday Dinner thru Wednesday Lunch)

__________ Persons with all 3 meals (all days) $115.00 = $ _________

__________ Persons with lunch and dinner (all days) $100.00 = $ _________

__________ Persons with breakfast and dinner (all days) $90.00 = $ _________

__________ Banquet Only $35.00 = $ _________

Meal Prices include Banquet.

Choose Banquet Entrée:

Chicken Steak

Vegetarian

Housing (Campus Dormitory; List Number of Overnights)

__________ Single Room (s) x $45.00 per night x (________) nights = $ _________

__________ Double Room (s) x $65.00 per night x (________) nights = $ _________

Total Conference Fees: $ _________

Discount to Returning Deacon for signing up a First Time Attendee – $ 50.00:

Please list name of new attendee (Limit one):

$ (________)

I would like to make a charitable contribution to NDICE: $ _________

TOTAL ENCLOSED: $ _________

Housing Needs: July 20 July 21 July 22

July 23 July 24

Name of person(s) sharing room/suite: _____________________________________________________

Special Needs: Yes No (If yes, specify dietary or housing requirements on a separate sheet.)

ALL FEES MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE

Makes checks payable to NDICE. (Credit cards not accepted)

Send Registration Form and Payment to:

Deacon Hank Babin, NDICE Executive Secretary, 4460 Miranda Drive, Olive Branch, MS 38654

CANCELLATION REFUND POLICY

Before July 1, 2013 -- amount paid LESS $50 cancellation fee.

After July 1 until start of 2013 NDICE – 50% refund of amount paid.

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DAYTON REGIONAL MEETING

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

St. Helen Church

Smith Building

FOOD Sandwiches 6:00-7:00 p.m.

PRAYER Evening Prayer 7:00 p.m.

SHARING Your experiences in: 7:15-8:30 p.m.

“What is Hospice? When can a person receive the services of Hospice?

What services can they receive?”

If married, bring your spouse

If single or widowed bring yourself

Most of all bring your appetite for food, prayer and sharing!

RSVP: April 17 by contacting the Diaconate Office (513) 421-3131 ext. 2830 or email

[email protected].

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CINCINNATI REGIONAL MEETING

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

St. Saviour Church

Undercroft

FOOD Sandwiches 6:00-7:00 p.m.

PRAYER Evening Prayer 7:00 p.m.

SHARING Your experiences in: 7:15-8:30 p.m.

“What is Hospice? When can a person receive the services of Hospice?

What services can they receive?”

If married, bring your spouse

If single or widowed bring yourself

Most of all bring your appetite for food, prayer and sharing!

RSVP: April 24 by contacting the Diaconate Office (513) 421-3131 ext. 2830 or email

[email protected].

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NORTH REGIONAL MEETING

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Spiritual Center of

Maria Stein

FOOD Dinner 6:30-7:30 p.m.

PRAYER Evening Prayer 7:30 p.m.

SHARING Your experiences in: 7:45-9:00 p.m.

“What is Hospice? When can a person receive the services of Hospice?

What services can they receive?”

If married, bring your spouse

If single or widowed bring yourself

Most of all bring your appetite for food, prayer and sharing!

RSVP: May 7 by contacting the Diaconate Office (513) 421-3131 ext. 2830 or email

[email protected].