Casa Maria Marianists

Congratulations to Brothers Michael Chiuri, S.M. and Brandon Paluch, S.M., who professed their perpetual vows in the Society of Mary, Province of the U.S., during Mass at the Church of Our Lady of the Pillar in St. Louis, Missouri, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. The Rev. Martin Solma, S.M., provincial superior, celebrated the Eucharist and received their vows.

Over 600 students, faculty, staff and alumni at St. Mary’s gathered on the lawn of the Casa María Marianist Community for “Burgers with the Brothers” on Tuesday, August 23, 2016. Now in its 13th year, this annual event is sponsored by the Student Government Association and hosted by the Marianists of the Casa María Community.

Merry Christmas 2015 from the Casa María Marianist Community.

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For the sixth year in a row, the Casa María Marianist Community will be celebrating Christmas with a live tree cut down from Devine Acres Farm. This year, an 8 1/2 foot Leyland Cypress was selected, which fit comfortably inside the Kia Sedona mini van. With sunny skies and temperatures in the mid 60s, it was comfortable enough without a sweater. However, cutting down the tree requires getting close to the ground and into the leaves and branches so pants and long sleeved shirts are recommended. It also is advised to use an electric saw to cut off the end of the tree before immersing in water at home (this was the most difficult step which required the efforts of two community members and one guest using a saw to complete). Plan to set aside about three hours—about 50 minutes drive in each direction, about one hour spent at the tree farm and about 30-45 minutes setting it up at home. Although their website and welcome sign show that Devine Acres Farm is open at noon, the place was filled with customers even before 12 p.m. It would be best to call and confirm their hours.

Congratulations to Rev. Robert Jones, S.M., who was ordained to the priestly ministry of Jesus Christ in the Society of Mary, Province of the U.S., during Mass at Queen of Apostles Chapel at Mount Saint John in Dayton, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. The Most Rev. Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., archbishop of Indianapolis, celebrated the Eucharist. A reception followed at the Marriott Hotel in Dayton. Bob was an aspirant with the Casa Maria community in 2004-05 and as a temporary professed in 2009-10.