Province of Mary, Mother of the Americas

Fr. Jack's New Mission
by Fr. Ron Gagne, M.S.
 

There is a saying: "The more things change, the more they stay the same." This saying are seems quite fitting for recently retired Fr. Jack Nuelle, M.S. His efforts for the past fifteen years as founder and Executive Director the LSMC - the La Salette Mission Center - now based in St. Louis, MO, are well known. At the annual meeting of the membership of the United States Catholic Mission Association (USCMA), which was held on October 28-30, 2011, he was asked about accepting the position of Executive Director of that National Organization.

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Fifty Years of Faith 
by Susan LaHoud

Brother Bob Russell, M.S., marks half a century by thinking of new ways to serve. When he isn't performing in a talent show fundraiser, say as Elvis or Whoopi Goldberg, turning in cans and tabs to raise money for LED lighting for the La Salette Shrine Christmas display, leading prayer groups or countless other undertakings, the Rev. Brother Bob Russell is thinking - thinking of other ways to make people welcome and the shrine successful.

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The Face of Jesus 
by Fr. Ron Gagne, M.S.

Anyone who has travelled or frequents museums has probably seen a wide variety of paintings which include images of Jesus. From Thanksgiving to New Year's Day, the exhibition of the "The Face of Jesus: An International Mailart Exhibition" is being shown, and it's free of charge - a good price in these finance-conscious days!
The IUOMA - International Union of Mail Artists - is a worldwide artistic community that was created in 1998. In 2002 a Yahoo group was started.

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A-stone-ishing Facts
by Fr. Maurice Tochon, M.S.

Editor:
Fr. Maurice Tochon, M.S. has worked at the La Salette Shrine in France for many years. During this time he has explored the geological history of the mountains surrounding the Shrine. His studies and learning, with the assistance of some professional geologists, have been well utilized in a weekly display and workshop, explaining the geological background of the site and the materials used in the building of the Basilica on the remote mountaintop where Mary appeared. Here he describes an imaginary meeting with a curious pilgrim on one of his Wednesday workshops. 
 

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Lay La Salettes in Italy and Spain
by Fr. Ron Gagne, M.S.

Editor:

Antonella was one of the participants in the First International Lay La Salette Encounter held at La Salette in France from Sept. 1-10, 2011. Each country-group was asked to design a picture of Our Lady of La Salette as if she were appearing in their own country today. What would she wear? What would be symbols indicating topics she might speak about - contremporary ills or concerns as a nation?

My name is Antonella Portinaro and I am a "leader" of the dynamic and dedicated lay associates connected with the Missionaries Our Lady of La Salette from Italy.  

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