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The Bedan RecoRdWinter Edition 2013Volume 37, Number 1

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Homecoming BonfireL-R: Brandon Criss, Sam Brolley, Min Hwang, Crystal Tan, Adam Crowe, Erin Chen, Thomas Wu, Kiera Zhuang

I send you warm and heartfelt greetings as we welcome in another year together! the thoughtfulness,

kindness, and generosity shared by our alumni, friends, and family are humbling to say the least. thanks

to you, we are able to continue to do the great work that we do each day here at the Academy. Because

of you, we look to the future with hope and excitement. the future of Saint Bede Abbey & Academy are

bright with promise!

In my daily reflections, I came across this quote about a new year and felt it was most appropriate:

“The most sacred place dwells within our heart, where dreams are born and secrets sleep, a mystical

refuge of darkness and light, fear and conquest, adventure and discovery, challenge and transformation.

Our heart speaks for our soul every moment while we are alive. Listen... as the whispering beat repeats:

be...gin, be...gin, be...gin. It’s really that simple. Just begin.”

Royce Addington

And so, let us begin 2013. . .tOGEtHEr!

From the Heart,

donna

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MemorialsDorothy Przybylinski LaRayne Remkus & MichaelMary Ann Pyszka Joseph V. Dooley W. Patrick Dooley William & Carolyn Entrican Ed & Reta ErsteldtRonald Raef Terry ConnollyVicky Reid Jan DavitoKathryn Reutcke Jim & Mary Ellen Mini Ron & Karon MiniA. J. Rich Mr. & Mrs. Jack WaylandVirginia Rodda Joseph CorsaleJohn Rudnicky Tom & Jackie O’SadnickJulia Rutgens Mike & Diane Crowley Frank & Mary Heuser Ron & Kim MiniAbram Rutherford Jim & Sue GarlandFrank Ryan Mr. & Mrs. Rolan BekeskiCharles Rylander Sandra PerraHossy Samlin Dennis Davito FamilyRobert Savage Jerry & Judy Bichl John WaylandMonica Schaefer Ed & Faye HettingerPeter Schaenzer Catherine PeltonIlse Schlenker Fred GoldenTerry Schmitt Gene & Ann WozniakMary Schmoeger Jack & Beth Arkins Billy Crane Joan Crane Ron & Kim Groleau Donald Hayden Mike & Mary Jalley Jay & Meg Knauf Mr. & Mrs. Edward Krolak Betty A. Kunkel Dan & Susie LawlerMary Schroeder Mr. & Mrs. Michael Boogemans Mac & Gina Cawley Joan Crane Bill Crane, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Stuart Jack Wayland FamilyLorraine Schuda Frank & Bernie Kotecki Laura Margherio Jim & Rose WallFelix ‘Phil’ Sedar Tom & Lois KoncanSophia Seremak Joseph Joseph Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kotecki Ed & Pat Krolak Ginger Schoeb

LaVonne Sheridan Drew & Denise Bernabei Dennis Davito Family Gary & Mary Alice Eiten Terry & Marie Emmerling Frank & Mary HeuserCarl Sieber, Jr. Leon & Joyce Muraro Mr. & Mrs. Jerry StuartDanny Sissel Thomas Tonozzi FamilyDennis Skoff Tom & Lois KoncanBarry Smedley Wendy FulmerBridget Smith Frank & Kris BorkowskyRaymond Smith Jean Sale Jack & Helen WaylandAudrey Smoode Mike & Diane Crowley Buck & Bev Emmerling Sharon McFaddenJose Soriado Dean & Jane SackRay Spayer Maryann BarthLeroy Spitz Ronald & Dorothy MalooleyJoseph Stachowicz Terry & Laurie Arkins Jospeh V. Dooley Rich & Sue Ferretti L. GuniaCarol Stewart Jim Arkins Terry & Laurie Arkins Joan Crane Mickey Schmitt Virginia Schulte Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Virgo Gene & Ann WozniakJanice Stopa Ron & Carol Kulpa Jim Pyszka Family Kent & Joarn WicksElaine Storkman Pat & Mary Jo Barry Darlene Kolodziej Paula Leggett Ron & Karon Mini Terry TempletonClara Strassburger Marianne Lasser Katherine Meier Julie Peterburs Christopher Strassburger Frederick StrassburgerJanyce Stuckert Mac & Gina Cawley Kerry & Julie Eilers Ronald & Dorothy MalooleyJames Suarez Sr. JoAnne PijanowskiJohn Suarez Evelyn CoulterDorothy Szafraniec Mr. & Mrs. John PrindevilleGerald Taber Terry & Marie Emmerling Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Magana

Celina Ponsetti Terando William & Mary Caldera Ron & Sally SwingelDonald Terando John Borsch, Jr. Jane Boutet Lucy Evans Mr. & Mrs. John Gaughan Mr. & Mrs. John Hager Shirley Hayden Patricia Mathis Louis & Joan Perona Thomas Tonozzi Family Mr. & Mrs. James WardKathleen Tonozzi Nellie Cattani Ellen Eiten Ronald & Dorothy MalooleyTom Torphy Terry ConnellyBridget Treharne Barney & Jaci Hydock Jim & Tammy PientaCarol Turinetti George & Gen Knafelc Bob & Connie Marini Sandra PerraTillie Twardowski Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth KwitZachary Vargo Mr. & Mrs. William Bickham Kathy Martin Jeanette Maurice Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Rimmele Mr. & Mrs. Tony Rizzo Alice Schmidt Audrey Smudzinski Rick Smudzinski Mr. & Mrs. Edward Wieczorek Marie ZandeckiVincent Vigneri Catherine AndersonMargaret Volpe Joseph Corsale Rich & Sue FerrettiJoseph Wagner Joseph TalianoKevin Wall Mr. & Mrs. John Gaughan Ron & Kim Groleau Betty Hurst Family Andy & Debbie Kunkel

Dennis & Amy Kunkel John & Linda Kunkel Mike & Nancy Stuart Derek & Stacey Wall Jim Wall Family Rustin & Tonya WhitneyMajorie L. Walter Rena Ingegnoli Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Malooley Bob & Carol SchmidtMargie Walters Paul & Carole PeronaWilliam Walters Ed & Reta ErsfeldtDon Weber John & Pat PrindevilleBen Weiblo Jim RooneyBernadette Wilder Robert & Bernadine Catalanello Joseph V. Dooley Dr. C. R. Jasiek James & Bernadette Lusietto Donald & Betty Lou Mathieson JoAnn Pijanowski Mr. & Mrs. Ray Shilkuski Audrey Smudzinski Betty Travers Mr. & Mrs. Harly Vogt Mr. & Mrs. George WeberCecelia Wilewski Jim & Mary Ellen MiniLance Wojciechowski Mary Jane Denny Betty A. Kunkel Dorothy Lund Bill & Peggy PlantanDave Woods Dan & Angela O’NeilGeorge Young Dan & Angie O’NeilJennie Zabukovec Tom & Lois KoncanIsabelle Zebron Leona Gunia & FayMary Zielke Frank & Carol DraslerJeanne Zoran Maryann Barth Mr. & Mrs. Dick Snyder Thomas Tonozzi Family Mr. & Mrs. Francis Torri, Jr.

These names indicate memorial gifts

mailed or delivered to Saint Bede

May 16, 2012 to December 31, 2012.

Some memorials, given at the time of visitation, are presented to Saint Bede by the family as a single

donation without individual donor names.

Each Sunday, Abbot Philip offers Mass in memory of the deceased listed in this issue

and past issues of The Bedan Record.

2 0 1 3TOGETHER!

From The Heart...

Abbot Philip and I will be doing some traveling in 2013 and we are looking for people who will help us organize gatherings of local alumni so that we can share the Good News happening here at Saint Bede. Our travel itinerary will be partially influenced by your willingness to help and host us.

We’re taking to the open road. . .

Starting

FRONT COVER: FOOTball TEam aT HOmECOmiNg bONFiREL-R: Brendan Zimmerman, Jake Postula, Damin Smith, Brad Groleau, Joey Pyszka,

Billy Pryde, Brandon Pietrowski, Ryan Kelsey, Austin Schwab, Jake Sons, Bobby Morrow, Sam Rosenberg, John Bender, Justin Giordano


Fran Bernardoni Tim & Denise Bott Sheldon & Sandy Carlson Nellie Cattani Bud & Carol DeSerf Jerry & Geri Devert Steve & Sally Duffield Lyle & Ellen Eiten Jay Endress Family Gary & Kathy Filippini Joe & Mary Franco Tom & Judy Giachetto Bob & Pam Grivetti Jim & Stephanie Grivetti Ralph & Marion Grivetti Sandy Grivetti Jim & Elise Jablonski Mike & Mary Jalley Bev Jeppson Laurie Kearny Family Bob & Karen Mack Mary Majchizak Dave & Jeannie Margherio Laura Margherio Jan Martin Tim & Kathy Martin Gary & Marianne Mavity Rich & Mary May Ron & Karon Mini Mary Ann Oklesen Steve & Linda Peterson Mae Piacenti Marcia & Toby Pinter Ken & Diane Quick Joe & Gina Ramey Don & Sandy Rapp Ed & Judy Shields Chuck & Toni Stank Harry & Yovonne VolantJoan Lunn Kent & Joan WicksRobert Lunn Mickey Schmitt Mr. & Mrs. Gene WozniakTimothy MacDonnell Kathleen WaylandCorrine Manning Jan Barry Ted & Kathy DeSerf Gary & Mary Alice Eiten Friends Ralph & Marion Grivetti Sandra Grivetti Ron Groleau Family Michael & Mary Jalley Ron & Carol Kulpa Steve & Trudy Lesniak Loretta Lorenzi Frank & Carolyn Magana Jim & Mary Ellen Manning Dave & Jeannie Margherio Laura Margherio Mr. & Mrs. Philip McGinnis Louis J. & Joan Perona Paul & Carole Perona Marcia Pinter Jean Sale Ron & Sally Swingel Jim & Jude WimbiscusBertha Marciniak Maryann Barth

Frank J. Marinello Tony DakewiczAndy Marini Mr. & Mrs. Frank KoteckiDolores Massey Dennis & Janis DavitoTheresa Mattiacci Dorothy LundRosemary Mattioda Dominic & Vi Berta Mac & Gina Cawley Barb DeAngelo Family Kerry & Julie Eilers Buck & Bev Emmerling Frank & Mary Heuser Hair Raizor Jan-Nancy-Vera Mr. & Mrs. Richard Janko Betty A. Kunkel Bob & Cindy Lamboley Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Malooley Tim & Kathy Martin Ron & Karon Mini Louis & Joan Perona Mike & Julie Scott Mark & Paula Tomsha Mike & Karen YerlyBill Maurer Marian Cichy Joyce HeagyRegina Maurer Marian Cichy Lori Janko Wilke Paul WitzakDaniece McCarthy Mr.& Mrs. John McCarthyJames McCarthy John & Gerri McCarthyElsie McGillicuddy Catherine PeltonLydia McGraw Jim & Mary Ellen Mini Ron & Karon Mini Bo & Linda WindyWilliam McGunnigal Faculty & Staff of St. Bede Academy Don & Donna Aleksy Joanne Bejster John & Susan Bellino Mary Lou Bennington Helen Brown Mike Brown Paul & Tammi Carus Jim Cheli Ellen Eiten Gary & Mary Alice Eiten Bernie Eustice Gary & Kathy Filippini John & Jan Fusinatto Ron Groleau Family Leona Gunia Randy Gunia Family Tom & Mary Heitmann Bob & Kay Huettemann Betty Hurst Barney & Jaci Hydock David & Celeste Inman Virginia Joerger Betty A. Kunkel Eugene & Joan Kunkel Michael & Lisa Lau Mr. & Mrs. Myron Leffelman George & Patricia Leynaud

Kathy Martin George & Nancy Maze Ron & Karon Mini Joe & Celeste Nagle Steve & Lisa Pearson Louis & Joan Perona Tom & Rosalyn Pigati Bill & Bonnie Prokup Mr. & Mrs. Harry Prosinski Frank Schwab Family Dave Smith Family Dick & Beth Snyder Mike & Resa Stariha Roger & Marlene Tidaback Vescogni Law Office Edward & Mary Wieczorek Dan & Leann Wilcoxen Jim & Jude Wimbiscus Gary & Julia Yaklich Frank & Fran ZellerJames McKean Mary McKeanEdward McQuaid, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Ed KrolakDarlene Meier Dave & Marianne LasserManuel ‘Lolly’ Menendez Maryann BarthVictor Meyer, Jr. Donald & Peggy MeyerJames Michalski Mr. & Mrs. Edward KrolakFranklin Miller Ted & Kathy DeSerf Ellen Eiten Loretta Lorenzi Dave & Jeannie Margherio Laura Margherio Marcia PinterRay Monks Sr. Rick & Maria MattiodaTess Morrison Paul & Carole PeronaRachel J. Morris Kent & Joan WicksBud Moss Fred GoldenBetty Mrella Suzanne Grosenbach Mr. & Mrs. Ken KwitBill Mueller Mr. & Mrs. Mark DudekEdward Muhich Rich & Sue Ferretti Paul Kobbemann Paul & Carole Perona Mr. & Mrs. Jack WaylandDavid Muilenburg Ron & Karon MiniBetty Muzzarelli Maryann BarthNancy Nagel Eugene Lesniak Ron & Karon MiniEmily Nanni Buck & Bev EmmerlingLois Narog Jim Pyszka FamilyMary Lou Newman Dennis & Jill Alteri Jim Arkins Joan Crane

Betty A. Kunkel Ray & Carole Newman Charles & Carol Swanson Mike & Barb TaylorDelores O’Brien Johanna Bowland Marian StutzJohn O’Hara Mr. & Mrs. Edward KrolakPatricia O’Malley John & Stacy PrindevilleAlyce O’Neil Dan & Angie O’NeilDennis Oberg Mr. & Mrs. Francis TorriRichard Oberholz Lori Janko WilkeMary Ann Oklesen Mike & Diane Crowley Jerry & Joyce Gende Loretta Lorenzi Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Malooley Laura MargherioArt Oldenburg Mr. & Mrs. Tom ClearyJulius Orozco Dale & Mary PrindivilleJuanita Paden Ron & Karon MiniDavid Patarozzi Terry & Marie EmmerlingRichard Pawelek Tony DakewiczJodene Payne Don & Gloria SteichenGus Pekoc Dave & Judy DunsonDon Perch Jim & Jude WimbiscusClara Perra Sandy & Bill PerraHyacinth Perra Sandy & Bill PerraMargret Persy Mr. & Mrs. Tom ClearyJosette Peterson Drew & Denise Bernabei Dennis Davito Family Bruce & Beth YerlyRobert Pflibsen, Sr. Mickey Schmitt Mr. & Mrs. Jack WaylandKevin Phister Mr. & Mrs. Tom ClearyWilliam Pierson Jim Pyszka FamilyJames Piletic Jack & Gerri McCarthyLucille Pinter Kathleen WagnerDonald Pirch Mike & Diane Crowley Kerry & Julie Eilers Elmer & Jeannie Liesse Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Malooley Paul & Carole PeronaRobert Pizzamiglio Buck & Bev EmmerlingMary Potthoff Ted & Kathy DeSerf John & Linda Micheli Chris & Kathy Potthoff

Memorials

during the last five weeks we have celebrated one holiday after another. the celebrations have caused me to think about blessings, thanksgiving, and a vision for the future. christmas is a time when we give thanks to God for the wondrous gift of his Son who was sent into the world out of love to die for us and so save us. As disciples of Jesus we are also called to be his presence to one another, and so to gift one another. I have come to understand that without the gifts of so many people, Saint Bede as we know it could not exist. there is first of all the gift of the monks who are animated by a deep love of God and the need to share that good news with all who are part of Saint Bede or who visit us. the monks’ commitment to prayer and living the rule of Saint Benedict animates all we do. We are blessed by a wonderful group of dedicated administrators and staff who provide support and leadership for Saint Bede. All of them are dedicated to our good work and do so much above and beyond the call of duty. Of course, there are also the teachers who daily enter the classroom trying to inculcate a love of learning, and a sense of the mission that all of us have been given by christ. then there are the numerous friends and benefactors who generously support us. together we have been given all we need to make Saint Bede Abbey and Academy a place where people can experience God’s love and mercy, and hopefully embrace the call to bring that love and mercy to others.

Each of us needs to simply do our part. How blessed we are! counting our blessings should fill us to a deep spirit of thanksgiving, but how easy it would be to take our blessings for granted. Saint Paul writes that “We should always give thanks!” Whenever Jeannie puts a new pile of thank you letters on my desk, I let out a moan and interiorly say, “Not again!” But my frustration is not so much with saying thanks; it is more trying to understand how a brief note can convey our sense of gratitude for what people do for us. Your giving not only helps us pay the bills, it also reinforces the importance of our work at Saint Bede. And so I again thank all of you, from the largest to the smallest benefactor, for you are each doing your part and enabling us to continue to serve young people in our area, as well as those who visit the monastery to pray with us and seek refreshment for mind, body and spirit. Happy New Year! We begin another year full of hope and enthusiasm, with confidence that the blessings of the past are only a hint of the goodness God has in store for us in the future. the monastery has installed a new roof on the main area of the Abbey church. the completion of the room is being delayed by the need to let the new roof cure before it is completed. In April we will modernize our elevator which has not received any major overhaul since it was installed about 50 years ago. It has become unreliable in recent years and we hope the modernization process will improve its

efficiency and reliability. We continue to explore numerous other projects that are needed such as new windows for the Abbey and part of the Abbey church, repaving our roads, a new roof for the Abbey itself and so much more. Fr. Michael has bravely agreed to become our new webmaster for the Abbey with a goal of having the new site on-line in the early spring. Our previous site was woefully inadequate. the new site will have many features you will enjoy and will help keep you informed about what is happening here. We continue to work toward an Assisted Living and Memory care facility, as well as independent Senior Living on our property. By the time you receive this issue of the Bedan record there may be some major new developments appearing in the news. We look forward to this new mission of service to our many friends who make up the Saint Bede family. I have learned much from our past failure in attempting to develop these facilities and feel confident that I am now working with people who can make our dreams become a reality. donna and I will be making a number of trips this year to visit with our alumni and friends. I look forward to sharing our hopes and dreams with you. Almost all I have written pertains to the Abbey; much more will be happening in the Academy. Stay posted. And to all of you I say “thank You” for blessing us and moving with us into a future with many possibilities and great hope. May you, your families and friends experience a truly blessed New Year!

Abbot Philip gives Christmas sermon.

Thanksgiving...Christmas...New Year

Spalding Diocesan Center in Peoria, IL Top Row L – R: Sophie Flodstrom, Zoe Manley, Rachel Cessna, Molly Considine, Matt Szczepaniak,

Hayden Sartin, Jake Sons, Olivia Mueller, Claudia Szczepaniak, Josh Nelson, Kyle KapraunBottom Row L – R: John Barnes, Nick Needs, Fr. Ronald, Michael Slingsby


Mr. & Mrs. Ron Witek Marilyn Yucus Frank & Fran ZellerJosi Ellerbrock Gerald & Roberta AffeltDr. William Farley Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Altens Jim Arkins Terry & Laurie Arkins Frank & Jackie Assalley Jerry & Judy Bichl Robert & Judith Billings Michael & Anne Crowley Nick & Marylyn Donahue Robert Duncan Family Gary Fourth David & Sarah Golick Shirley Hayden Dan & Pam Hohl Chris & Cathy Illman C. R. Jasiek Paul Kobbemann Carol Kolczaski Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kotecki Mr. & Mrs. Edward Krolak Betty A. Kunkel Thomas Kyawa Jack & Toni Landgraf Frank & Joan Lapuh Dan & Susie Lawler Loveland Family Dr. & Mrs. Louis Lukancic Ronald & Dorothy Malooley George & Cindy Manicki Dr. & Mrs. John Mueller Chuck & Jean Mueller Family Catherine Pelton Mary Jo Potthoff Jeff & Sarah Reichl Jim Rooney Dr. William Senica Dr. Jerome Sickley Don & Gloria Steichen Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Stuart Marilyn Weeks Robert Willmot FamilyLarry Foltz Matulenas Family Tom & Lois KoncanMae Fouth Jim Pyszka FamilyFr. Kevin Gorman, O.S.B. Dolly Abney William Andreoni Frank & Jackie Assalley Verna & Mary Julene Auchstetter Charles Balestri Dean Balestri William Baron Jerry & Judy Bichl Lynne Bonnell Mike & Helen Brown Frank & Jean Carey Jerry & Tricia Carls Terry Carney Class of ‘61 Mr. & Mrs. Tom Cleary Rob & Sara Crabbe Jennifer Croissant Tony Dakewicz Nick & Marylyn Donahue Joseph V. Dooley

Tim Dooley W. Patrick Dooley Kenny & Tiffany Dukes Jane Duncan Ellen Eiten Gary & Mary Alice Eiten Beattie Family Taylor Family Tom & Chris Ficek Dale Flaherty Mr. & Mrs. Martin Flahery Elma Gall Mr. & Mrs. John Gaughan Claire Gorman Dennis Gorman Jim Gorman Shawn & Diane Gorman Mary Gorman Family Shirley Hayden Ron & Joyce Hoscheid Alex & Linda Hueneburg Mr. & Mrs. James Hunter & Jennifer Richard & Carol Janko Franklin & Nancy Jasiek Mike & Joan Jobst Dick & Lauren Koch Don & Bette Koehler Rich & Marcie Koehler Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kotecki Ken & Barb Krogulski Ron & Dorothy Kuffel Thomas Kujawa Al & Rita Kunkel Andy & Debbie Kunkel Betty A. Kunkel Eugene & Joan Kunkel Kevin Kunkel Tom Kunkel Family Jack & Toni Landgraf Dan & Susie Lawler Gene & Joyce Lesniak Bill & Myra Liebhart Elmer & Jeannie Liesse Nancy Lowry David & Nancy Maciejewski Ronald & Dorothy Malooley Laura Margherio Richard & Mary May Walter & Rose McLachlan Terry & Rita Mertel Tony & Jean Mertel Theres Michaelson John & Linda Micheli Jim & Mary Ellen Mini Mr. & Mrs. Jack Moskalewicz Chuck Mueller Family Michael Muzzuchelli Richard & Bernie Neffin James Nelson Dan & Verene O’Connor Doug & Elaine Ossola Louis J. & Joan Perona Paul & Carole Perona Peterlin Family Michael Photakis Family Matt & Rachel Pinter Wayne & Barb Pinter Bill & Peggy Plantan Neil & Tricia Plantan Tim & Eve Postula Mr. & Mrs. Bill Prokup Ptak Family

Damon Raccuglia Judy Raccuglia Jim Rooney Michael & Allison Rooney Fr. Art Ryan Jean Sale Alice Schmidt Bob & Carol Schmidt Joe & Virginia Schoeb Virginia Schulte Bob Schultz Don Shields Family Donald & Rose Smith Mr. & Mrs. Dick Snyder Jim & Linda Sorrentino Jim & Adrienne Stack Mr. & Mrs. Fred Steele Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Stuart Terry Templeton Jack Tieman Virginia Tintori Dick & Dawn Verucchi Jim Wall Family Jack Wayland Family Dan & Leann Wilcoxen Betty Lou Willand Frank & Fran ZellerJoseph Govekar Tom & Lois KoncanRobert Gredzieleski Frank & Jackie Assalley Mr. & Mrs. Edward Krolak Louis & Kelly Mini Bill & Sandra Perra Jack Wayland Kathleen Wayland Lori Janko WilkeLillian Grotti Mr. & Mrs. Tom Cleary Ed TallonAlice Grubich W. Patrick DooleyMark Gualandri Jim & Sandy Dunseth Jim & Shirley Fusinetti Ralph & Marion Grivetti Ron Groleau Family Ed & Barbara Lischewski Joseph & Carol MaganaLarry Guderjan Lori Janko WilkeThomas Hartsell Jim & Mary Ellen MiniMarlene Hebel Terry & Laurie Arkins Ted & Kathy DeSerf Gary & Mary Alice Eiten Jack Foley Betty Hurst Betty A. Kunkel Dave & Jeannie Margherio Dave & Lori Milus Catherine Pelton James RooneyThomas Hebior Tom & Lois KoncanCapt. Thomas Heitmann Electromagnetics EnterpriseAlfred Hettinger Ed & Faye HettingerRonald Hollensteiner Frank & Carol Drasler

Millie Holm Nick & Marylyn DonahueJack Howard Kathleen WaylandGuerard Howkins Jane Duncan FamilyMelvin Huettemann Helen Huettemann Family Andy & Debbie Kunkel Audrey Smudzinski Gerald & Patricia WaszkowiakMary Hurt Louis & Joan Perona Thomas Tonozzi FamilyWilliam Jakse Mr. & Mrs. Ken KwitLeonard Jesiolowski Mac & Gina Cawley Mike & Diane Crowley Kerry & Julie Eilers Buck & Bev Emmerling Andy & Debbie KunkelPhyllis Jones Lorraine Kubera Jack WaylandElizabeth Kasap Terry TempletonSusan Kawka-Sucharcki Jim & Sandy DunsethLouis Kirsteather Mr. & Mrs. George KnafelcHank Klauke Fred GoldenBetty Lou Komlanc Andrew Bacevich Rita Bacevich CHI DSS Team Family & Friends Cheryl KomlancJosephine Kossow Mac & Gina CawleyDelphine Kozel Lee & Cy KozelJohn Krogulski Thomas Tonozzi FamilyJennifer Kucera Sandra GrivettiJack Kuzma Rich & Sue FerrettiPhyliss Lambert Mr. & Mrs. George KnafelcBob Lanciotti Ed TallonAlbert Laugal Jack WaylandLisa Lehn Mr. & Mrs. Joseph MaganaAngelina Lesniewski Betta A. KunkelLouise M. Lesperance Mr. & Mrs. Jack Wayland Ray & Patti WeberEmily Liss Mr. & Mrs. Frank KoteckiDonald Lolli Buck & Bev Emmerling Frank & Mary Heuser Ronald & Dorothy Malooley Pat PirchJoseph Lorenzi Mr. & Mrs. Don Bergandi Mr. & Mrs. Don Bernardi

Memorials

take one step inside a classroom at Saint Bede Academy and before class begins you will hear a very special blessing being said “May the rule of Saint Benedict be our guide” followed by “May the Spirit of Saint Bede stay with us forever.” this is the blessing can be heard throughout the school. Saint

Bede Academy is a catholic high school where following the Benedictine tradition is an everyday way of life. this tradition is much more than reciting a few lines to a blessing, or taking a religion class each year. Here, at the Academy, it’s about taking the Benedictine rule to another level, and Father ronald Margherio makes it his mission to find and create ways to make this happen. Saint Bede Academy has been providing quality education since 1890 with a goal to prepare students not only for college, but for life as well. the Academy is dedicated to developing well-rounded students. By following the core values of faith, character, academic excellence, community, stewardship, and justice the students of Saint Bede will strengthen their relationship with God, and be more prepared to contribute to the world around them. Father ronald has turned the idea of “christian Formation” into something every student wants to be a part of. He creates an atmosphere in which all walks of life; young, old, catholic, non-catholic, current student, future student, and past student learn to incorporate a christian lifestyle into their own life. Father ronald’s objective is to influence each member of the Saint Bede family through his involvement with monthly prayer service & Masses, reconciliation services, clubs such as Venturing, Interact and Journey, Lectio, NEt days, and his ever famous Mystery trip. Additionally, the students & staff of Saint Bede become involved in service projects and fundraising

Christian Formation at Saint Bede Hospitality & The Rule of Saint Benedict

School mass


Chuck & Carol Volker Minnie Waldorf Rich Weber Family Mary Webmueller Dave & Lee Ann Wilcoxen Lori Janko Wilke Steve & Linda WroczynskiPauline Battaglia Libbie McKeanEdward Bell Frank & Lorraine LudfordJames Bertrand Joseph Magana Ronald & Dorothy Malooley Pat PirchDr. John Bickmosa Fred GoldenRuby Blaydes Ronald & Dorothy MalooleyJoseph Boggio, Sr. Ronald & Dorothy MalooleyPeggy Boudreau Johanna BowlandWilliam T. Boyd Mr. & Mrs. Scott GrosenbachSandy Brown Mike Brown Helen BrownGertrude Bryant Maryann BarthMatt Bukowski Tom & Lois Koncan Tim & Fran MatulenasIrene Burch Dean & Jane SackThomas Caldera Mr. & Mrs. Roland Bekeleski Steve & Mary Kunkel Christine Ceresa SampsonAlex Campbell Buck & Bev Emmerling FamilyJulian Campbell Terry ConnollyYvonne Campbell Frank & Kris Borkowsky Avalon GibsonDr. Ronald Chudik Dr. William SenicaAnthony Cima Panigal SistersGary Clanin Joe & Rhonda Bezely Kerry & Julie Eilers Terry & Marie Emmerling Terry TempletonJohn Comerowski Gerald & Roberta Affelt Leah MiniAttilio Corredato Charles & Carol SwansonRichard Corrigan Frank & Jackie AssalleyBarbara Corsale Joe CorsaleJoseph Credi Doug Biederstedt Jim & Sandy Dunseth Jim & Shirley Fusinetti Ray & Desiree Gatza News Tribune Mr. & Mrs. Bob Oliverius Schimmer Ford Inc.

Sharon Crosby Paul & Ann SavioMina DeAngelo Terry Connelly Barb DeAngelo Family Don & Bette Koehler Rich & Marcie Koehler Ronald & Dorothy Malooley Jim Rooney Ray & Patti WeberPeter DeBernardi Laura Margherio Marcia PinterJames DeMattia Terry TempletonRobert Donahue Bill & Mary Caldera Kathleen WaylandGrace Donnellan Joe & Loretto LeydonLeonard Dooley Dorothy Curry Joseph Dooley W. Patrick Dooley Jack & Kathy Martinitis Michael Mazzuchelli Mr. & Mrs. Jack Moskalewicz Mary Ann PyszkaMary Lu Doyle Sandra GrivettiSue Drassler Tom & Lois KoncanLen Dreas Herb & Annette Frizol Jim & Mary Ellen Mini Ron & Karon MiniJanice Eberwine Mr. & Mrs. Jack WaylandMichael Edgcomb Lori Janko WilkeJoe Ehrnthaller Mr. & Mrs. Tom Cleary Al & Rita Kunkel Chris & Sharon Kunkel Jane KunkelLyle Eiten Dolly Abney Don & Donna Aleksy Eric & Julie Arkins Jack & Beth Arkins Jim Arkins,Sr. David Barra Jan Barry Pat & Mary Jo Barry Mr. & Mrs. Don Bergandi Elva Bergonia Lisa Bernabei Marc & Linda Bernabei Mr. & Mrs. Drew Bernabei Mr & Mrs. Joe Bernardi Mr. & Mrs. Bob Billings Jim & Candy Brady Mr. & Mrs. Jim Brady Realia Brizgis Atty. & Mrs. Geno Caffarini Mr. & Mrs. Donald Capitani Mr. & Mrs. Sheldon Carlson Zella Carter Mac & Gina Cawley Mr. & Mrs. Rick Clary Helen Conner Terry Connolly

Billy Crane Joan Crane Mike & Ann Crowley Mr. & Mrs. Rich Day Ted & Kathy DeSerf Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Doll Catherine Doyle Ken & Jill Drennen John & Peg Dudek John & Karen Duncan Jane Duncan Family Doris Duston Mr. & Mrs. Robert Eide Gary & Mary Alice Eiten Mr. & Mrs. James Erlenborn Lena Ernat Mr. & Mrs. Richard Ewald Roger Ewald Pat & Judy Fahler Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Faletti Beverly Faletto Barbara Feik Mark Feik Rich & Sue Ferretti Dick & Lori Fiocchi Mr. & Mrs. Pete Fiocchi Bob Flaherty Dorothy Flaherty Lois Flaherty Mr. & Mrs. Dave Flaherty JR & Carol Fraher Joseph & Mary Franco Mr. & Mrs. John Fusinatto Nancy Gallagher Mr. & Mrs. John Giacomelli Ralph & Marion Grivetti Mr. & Mrs. Henry Hackman Jim & Sue Happ Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Hayden Shirley Hayden C.J. Hollerich Roger Holmstrom Wayne & Lynn Howarth Hundley Family Betty Hurst David & Celeste Inman Mr. & Mrs. Michael Jalley Mr. & Mrs. Richard Janko Virginia Joerger Gerald Johnson Larry & Mary Jane Johnson George & Gen Knafelc Jay & Meg Knauf Mr. & Mrs. Milo Koehler Mr. & Mrs. Rich Koehler Mr. & Mrs. John Kosciewicz Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kotecki Ken & Barb Krogulski Lorraine Kubera Al & Rita Kunkel Andy & Debbie Kunkel Betty A. Kunkel Kevin Kunkel Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Kunkel Mr. & Mrs. Jim Ladzinski Steve & Karen Ladzinski Mr. & Mrs. Jim Lannon LaSalle Co. Travel Dan & Susie Lawler Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Leydon Elmer & Jeannie Liesse Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Liesse

Mr. & Mrs. Nick Liesse Ed & Barbara Lischewski Catherine Loebach Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Loebach Loretta Lorenzi Steve & Lu Ann Ludford Dr. & Mrs. Louis Lukancic Dr. & Mrs. Steven Lukancic Dorothy Lund Mr. & Mrs. Jim Lund Tom & Nancy Lund Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Malooley Claire Manning Mark Manning Jim Manning Family Dave & Jeannie Margherio Laura Margherio Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Martin Tim & Kathy Martin Rich & Mary May Steve May Mr. & Mrs. Phil McGinnis Mr. & Mrs. Tom McGunnigal Sybil McGunnigal Mr. & Mrs. Jim McPhedran Mr. & Mrs. Tony Mertel Ron & Karon Mini Mr. & Mrs. Jack Moskalewicz Leon & Joyce Muraro Mr. & Mrs. Mike O’Donnell Mr. & Mrs. Tony Panizzi Judge & Mrs. Louis Perona Paul & Carole Perona Gary & Lana Peterlin JoAnne Pijanowski Roberta Pinter Robert & Beverly Pomije Ptak Funeral Home Jeff & Sarah Reichl Mr. & Mrs. Jim Rentz Lorena Reviglio Mr. & Mrs. Jim Rice Tony & Gretchen Rigazio Dean & Jane Sack Gary Sale Jean Sale Mary Schmitt Mickey Schmitt Joseph & Virginia Schoeb Virginia Schulte Frank Schwab Family Mike & Julie Scott Mr. & Mrs. Ed Shields Jerry Sickley Mr. & Mrs. Dave Sickley Mr. & Mrs. Bob Siebert Mike & Nancy Sitterly Mr. & Mrs. Don Slusarek Dick & Beth Snyder Don & Gloria Steichen Karen Stoltz Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Stuart Mr. & Mrs. Ron Swingel Thomas Tonozzi Family John & Paula Toraason Bea Verucchi Mr. & Mrs. Jack Wayland Mr. & Mrs. Lou Weber Lori Janko Wilke Betty Lou Willand Mary Willmot Jim & Jude Wimbiscus

Memorials efforts to help others: local food & toy drives, Project Santa, and Lenten class collections. Not only is Father ronald a leader in our community of faith but his smile can be seen from down the hallway, and he’s quick with a funny joke or an encouraging word. quite clearly he enjoys his work and it shows! Father ronald’s reach is far greater than the grounds of Saint Bede. He is involved in “tEc” weekends (teens Encounter christ), Senior retreats, Juniors day of recollection, Youth rally and Leadership days in Peoria, IL and his ever popular Mystery trip. to begin each school year Father ronald chooses a theme that will be taught, followed and encouraged throughout the entire year. He chooses this theme from the virtues of the “Rule of Saint Benedict.” this year the theme is “hospitality” with the idea of fully welcoming and helping all those in need, in our lives, and most importantly, welcoming God into our hearts. Homecoming week is an important lesson in hospitality. Homecoming is that very special time at the Academy because it is about the “coming home” of our alumni, family, and friends. traditionally class reunions are held during homecoming weekend. this gives our alumni the opportunity not only to visit with their classmates, but with other members of the Saint Bede

family as well. It also gives our present students the opportunity to meet and greet those who have gone before them and to know that in a few short years they will be joining the prestigious group known as Saint Bede Alumni! Since Saint Benedict says that all good works begin with prayer, we always have a prayer service during spirit week. the idea of “the spirit of Saint Bede” is to be celebrated, and we do so, with skits and prayers during our prayer service.

Another exciting weekend Father ronald takes part in is “tEc,” short for teens Encounter christ. this weekend is about our high school kids finding ways to get closer to christ. these kids take a weekend away from everything else that is going on in the world around them, and work together and as individuals, to put the Lord first. Yet another time-honored tradition for Father ronald is to take a group of 12 students (6 boys and 6 girls) to a convent or monastery. In the past they have visited the Benedictine sisters in rock Island, IL and in Beech Grove, IN; the dominicans in Springfield, IL and the BVM sisters in dubuque, IA. they usually arrive late on Friday afternoon and leave on Sunday after lunch. these weekends allow the students to experience female religious vocation. Since there are no nuns at Saint Bede, it is a true learning experience for all. While with the sisters, each student has a sister to accompany them to prayers and meals. Usually, a few of the sisters speak to the students about their vocation and what is particular to their order or group. When possible, on Saturday, they try to perform some sort of service assignment together. this assignment can be for the sisters or for some other group. But it’s never all work and no play! A bit of fun is always added into the schedule, and the group takes full advantage of what is offered in

A stop along the way during Father Ron’s Mystery Trip

Biltmore Estate in Ashville, NC

Females l-r: Megan Tiger, Hannah Read, Emily Haas, Hannah SmithMales l-r: Sam Lucas, Xavier Stewart, Brandon Raineri, Justin Giordano,

Jake Postula, Adam Crowe, Father Ronald


Santina Alfano Richard Malooley Ronald MalooleyCatherine Anderson Jane Sack Mr. & Mrs. Jack WaylandIrene Arkels Jim Pyszka FamilyGlenn Asselmeier Jim & Mary Ellen MiniRaymond Atzhorn Jim & Adrienne StackCecelia Bacidore Mickey & Jeanette RoddaPatrick J. Bailey W. Patrick DooleyLeonard Baness Jerry & Carol Baness Mr. & Mrs. Ed KrolakEllen Elaine Bartos Richard & Marilyn PrindivilleCarmen Bassi Hair Raizor - Jan, Nancy, Vera

Robert Bastian Sara Anderson Bob & Kathy Ankiewicz Maryann Barth Dave & Shannon Bartley Dorothy Bastian John & Kathy Bastian Elaine Becker Joan Berning Robert Blair Jeff & Sue Blanco Dan & Pam Bollinger Brian & Carrie Brown Jean Carter Chamlin & Associates Dale Chilson Mike Debo Chuck & Lisa Decker Mike & Penny Decker Tom & Pam Destri Cecilia Donnelly Family Barry & Sharon Ellis Tony & Laura Ferrari

Mark & JoEllen Fiorentini Gary & Loretta Fransen Mary Hart Tim & Sheila Healy Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Heider Brenda Johnson Cindi Pienta Kalafat Marian Kelly Cecil & Dorothy Kelsey Kim Keutzer Gerry & Pam Kreiser Michele Kudela Allen Kuehn Colleen Kurkowski Chuck & Linda Kurtz First Federal Savings Bank LaSalle Michelle Liss Brian Mascal Rich & Mary May David & Stacy McGunnigal Mr. & Mrs. Tony Mertel John & Linda Micheli Ron & Karon Mini

Jeannine Moore Tom & Kathy Moshage Chuck & Jean Mueller Jim Nanni Family Mark Nedza Scott Pellican First Federal Savings Bank Peru Louise Pienta Ron & Jessie Puyear Lu Ann Salz Mike Salz Ottie & Helen Salz Christine Ceresa Sampson Eric Santos Kenneth Schier Joe Sigmund Family Dena Slechta John & Sharon Somolski Greg & Lois Stell David Suitor Family Jim & Rose Taylor Rick Teter Terry & Bev Thompson

Memorials

In Memoriam2007

Richard Myers ’52

2011Joseph Lijewski ‘52

2012April 1, 2012

Robert Machlet ‘57

April 25, 2012James Ryan ‘45

May 17, 2012Robert Donahue ‘89

June 3, 2012James McCarthy ‘57

June 20, 2012Melvin HuettemannFather of Robert ’65

– Richard ‘74

July 5, 2012Louise Lesperance

Mother of Christopher ‘83 – Aimee Hill ‘85

July 8, 2012Lois Narog

Mother of Jennifer Sucher ‘81

July 26, 2012William McGunnigal

Father of Tom ’88 – Dave ‘94

– Erin Heide ‘00

August 2012Sandra Brown

Wife of Edward ‘77

August 10, 2012Edward Muhich

Father of Sarita Gilligan ‘78

August 14, 2012Michael EdgcombFather of Steve ’93

– Matthew ‘99 – Tracy ‘95

August 26,2012Robert Bastian

Father of Bob ‘75

September 5, 2012JoAnn FlahertyWife of Kurt ‘68

September 26, 2012James Piletic ‘52

September 29, 2012Corrine Manning

Mother of Edward ’69 – Mark ‘75 – James ‘85

October 1, 2012Mary Hurt

Mother of Jay ‘87

October 1, 2012Catherine Anderson ‘78

October 2, 2012Donald Terando ‘47

October 9, 2012Marlene Hebel

Mother of Daniel ’74 – Christopher ‘76

– Martin ’81 – Allison Rooney ‘78

October 18, 2012Dr. William Farley ‘38Father of Michael ‘75

– James ‘81

October 23, 2012Lorraine Schuda

Mother of David ‘74

November 2012Leonard Dreas ‘56

November 4, 2012Kevin Wall ‘76

November 5, 2012Rosemary MattiodaMother of Rick ’72

– David ‘74

November 6, 2012Samuel Calkins

Father of Amy Kassler ‘87

November 12, 2012Forrest Koenen, Jr. ‘65

November 15, 2012Wendie Tobiasz

Mother of Tim ’85 – Stephanie Kunz ‘95

November 20, 2012Leonard JesiolowskiFather of Steven ‘67

November 25, 2012The Rev. Kevin Gorman, O.S. B. ‘42

Monk of St. Bede Abbey

November 26, 2012Josephine Ellerbrock

Mother of Gerald ’78 – Scott ‘80 – Roger ’82 – Kevin ‘83

December 4, 2012Terrance Goldsmith

Father of Marye-Cathryn ‘05

December 8, 2012Mark GualandriSon of Bruce ’75

& Nancy (Koster) ’76 Gualandri

December 8, 2012Joseph Credi

Father of Ken ’74 – Mark ’85 – Kris Hitchens ‘77

December 13, 2012Ralph R. Reinhard ‘59

December 21, 2012Nancy Short

Mother of Tracee Nichols ‘88

December 26, 2012Linda Lundstrom

Stepmother of Jill Steele ‘88

the areas that they visit. this spring Father ronald hopes to be able to visit Saint Louis again. Finally, the Saint Bede Mystery trip! For three years now this trip has been offered to Senior’s at the Academy. Every year Father ronald finds a way to get a group of students excited about an ‘unknown’ journey. 8 students are invited: 4 girls and 4 boys. they do not know who else is being invited to participate and they are not told until all 8 have accepted the invitation. Father ronald chooses students he believes will benefit from such an ‘out-of-the-box’ experience. the trip runs from thursday through Monday evening. From the very moment they yes, these students have no idea where they are going or what they will be doing for the entire 5 days of the trip. At the beginning of every day this prayer is spoken:

T R U S T

My Lord God,I have no idea where I am going

I do not see the road ahead of me.I cannot know for certain

where it will end.Nor do I really know myself,

And the fact that I think I am following your will does not mean

that I am actually doing so.But I believe that the desire to please

you does in fact please you.And I hope that I have that desire

in all that I am doing.And I know that if I do this,

you will lead me by the right roadthough I may know nothing about it.

Therefore I will trust you alwaysthough I may seem to be lost

and in the shadow of death, I willnot fear, for you are ever with me

and you will never leave meto face my perils alone.

By: Thomas Merton

this year the mystery trip began on All Saints day, thursday, November 1, 2012. the first stop was the chapparel

café in Shelbyville, IN. From there, the group moved on to covington, KY where they stayed the night with Benedictine sisters. the next day, mass was held in the morning and they continued their journey to Knoxville, tN. they made their way through the Smoky Mountains and on to Belmont, Nc. this evening they stayed at the Belmont Abbey and college. In the morning, the kids visited King’s Mountain, a major battle sight in the revolutionary War, located in South carolina. the next day it was time to start heading north, towards Ashville, Nc

Ready for departure

Another state alongthe mystery trip journey

Bottom row l-r: Hannah Read, Adam Crowe, Emily HaasMiddle l-r: Mrs. Lois Patnode, Megan Tiger, Justin Giordano,

Xavier Stewart, Jake Postula, Father RonaldBack l-r: Hannah Smith, Brandon Raineri and Sam Lucas

Belmont Abbey & College

Belmont, NC

where the group visited the Biltmore Estate, the largest home in America built by the one and only Vanderbilt family. their journey continued to Nashville, where they enjoyed good ol’ tennessee barbeque for dinner. the following morning, they started their long trip home. One stop on the way was Abraham Lincoln’s birthplace in Hodgenville, KY. then lunch in Sellersburg, IN with the final stop at an outlet mall near Indianapolis before heading back to Saint Bede. After arriving home around 8:15pm, all were tired but had a lot of memorable experiences from the last 5 days. the entire trip is a true metaphor about FAItH and trUSt: trusting Father ronald, trusting one another, and most of all trusting God. the students take this leap of faith, and are able to learn life-long lessons from the experience. they are also assigned a prayer partner at the beginning of the trip and they do not find out who their partner is until the last day of the trip. When they get home they are to write to the parents of their prayer partner telling them what they feel their son/daughter gained from the experience and also, what they themselves gained. Saint Bede Academy is a catholic college preparatory high school that not only offers education excellence but provides a foundation for christian way of life built in and around the rule of Saint Benedict. the mission of Saint Bede is “the christ-centered development of the whole person with compassion and integrity.” there is simply no other institution that can compare with the Academy’s academics and foundation of christian values combined. those that have walked through the hallways will agree, “the Spirit of Saint Bede” does stay with you forever!

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L – R: Kaylee Sienza, Damin Smith, Megan Tiger, Maggie Koniewski, Brendon Zimmerman, Lydia Stariha, Sam Lucas, Barbi Prokup, Nick Puhr, Hannah Read, Ryan Kelsey, Hannah Smith, Billy Pryde, Lauren Urbanowski, Dan Schmidt, Fr. Ronald

Not pictured: Courtney Canzolino, Anthony Schneider

Our beloved Father Kevin Gorman died on Sunday, November 25, 2012 in Saint Joseph’s Nursing Home, Lacon, IL, where he had been a resident for almost three years, after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease. Father Kevin was born at Monee, IL, on January 3, 1926. He was a bright student and, after six years at a local country school, he completed the seventh and eighth grades in a single year at Our Lady Academy in Manteno, IL, and then, a few months before his thirteenth birthday, he followed his older brother Monroe to Saint Bede Academy in the fall of 1938. Here, after completing four years of high school and two of college with an excellent academic record, he applied for entry into the monastic community in 1944. He made his novitiate at Saint John’s Abbey, collegeville, MN, and it was there that he made his profession for Saint Bede on June 14, 1945. during the next two years he completed his college studies at Saint Benedict’s college in Atchison, KS, where he received a BA in philosophy and mathematics in 1947.

there followed four years of study in our own school of theology, together with some teaching in our academy, in preparation for his ordination to the priesthood on May 13, 1951. After his ordination Father Kevin was assigned to further study in an agriculture program at the University of Illinois in champaign, where he earned both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s in agricultural economy. thus

prepared, he taught courses in agriculture during most of the next decade in our college, which had become a junior college after World War II. After the agriculture program was phased out, he earned a second master’s degree in biology at the University of Notre dame in 1961-62, and subsequently taught biology at Saint Bede Academy for the next twenty years, as well as serving as a prefect and in various other capacities in our school.

Father Kevin was well known to many people throughout this area because of his long-standing connection with the student athletic program at Saint Bede Academy. this had begun already during his student days, when he served as manager of varsity teams, and later, as a member of the faculty, he served as athletic director from 1958 to 1984. Many are the stories about his work as Athletic director, and especially

his service as Bus driver for athletic teams. An entirely new phase in his life began in 1984, when he was assigned as pastor of Saint Joseph Parish in Peru, where he ministered for the next ten years. during this time he presided over the redecoration of the church and the construction of the new “Halle,” which now serves as the parish hall and also as the gymnasium for Peru catholic School. In 1994 he became pastor of Holy trinity Parish, cherry, and of Saint Patrick’s Parish, Arlington, where he served until his retirement in 2008. during the long period in which he was engaged in pastoral ministry, he also served for some time on the presbyteral council of the diocese of Peoria

and as a member of the bishop’s college of consultors. In 2011 he observed the 60th anniversary of his ordination at Saint Joseph’s Nursing Home in Lacon, where he had become a patient in January of 2009, after he had spent some six months in retirement at Saint Bede. during his stay of almost three years at Saint Joseph’s, he was for some time able to return to the abbey on special occasions, but his ability to communicate gradually decreased as his state of health declined.

Father Kevin Gorman January 3, 1926 ~ November 25, 2012

Father Kevin in his biology class.

Father Kevin having fun during Spirit Week.

Another stop on the mystery trip


SAINT BEDE ACADEMY

Homecoming 2012

Class of 2002 donates new scoreboard in memory of their classmate and friend

Captain Thomas J. Heitmann.

Saint Bede scores early to win their

2012 Homecoming football game.

BREAKFAST with Santa

Maddie & Taylor Vescogni with Santa

Claire & Kylie Domyancich with Santa

Teddy & Niko with Santa

Father Patrick

Easter CandlesAvailable Now

Father Patrick has been the candle maker at Saint Bede for more than

20 years. He followed in the footsteps of Abbot David, the first candle

maker at Saint Bede. Originally, the taper candles that Abbot David

made were for church use only. Since then Father Patrick has added a

multitude of molded candles and more than 19 colors. Currently, he is

featuring exclusive Easter candle: rabbits, paschal lambs, eggs, etc.

You can purchase these

beautiful Easter candles

simply by calling Saint Bede

at (815) 223-3140 and asking

for Father Patrick.

Band at homecoming


Father Dominic

A “Breadhead” is a dedicated baker, someone who bakes often, who thinks and dreams about bread and is not afraid to experiment. In this new book by “the Bread Monk” of public television fame, you’ll learn more than just basic techniques—you’ll find out why yeast behaves the way it does, how to substitute different flours in a recipe, and how to take a simple dough and make it extraordinary for a special occasion. Starting with tools of the trade (you need less than you think), Father dom takes you through the baby steps of baking all the way to beautiful loaves that will amaze and delight your family and friends. Special attention is paid to kneading—a stumbling block for many beginning bakers—and simple shaping techniques that can make your loaves look terrific. You’ll find braided loaves, flatbreads, pretzels, dinner rolls that look like roses, butterfly-shaped breakfast treats, and a muffin recipe that uses a secret ingredient: melted ice cream! And all in Father dom’s funny and friendly style of instruction, with helpful photos.

Over Christmas break I shot 28 one minute instructional videos for the Home Baking Association. These were shot in the girls’ boarding house kitchen. Academy senior Brandon Raineri was my kitchen assistant. These videos will also be posted on their own YouTube channel and on my website www.breadmonk.com.

GOLDEN BEDANSCelebrate 50 Years!

Front row l-r: Tony Musur, Monte CampbellSecond row l-r: Fr. Patrick Fennell, OSB, Harry Watson

Third row l-r: Michael Maturo (freshman year only), Dan Kelley, Ken HanleyBack row l-r: Msg. Charles Beebe, Leon Lang, Jim Donnelly, Tom Stremlau


The monastery has installed a

new roof on the main area of the

Abbey Church. The completion

of the room is being delayed by

the need to let the new roof cure

before it is completed.

Abbey ViewsVOLUME 18, NUMBER 1

Monks procession for Father Kevin Gorman.

Homecoming Parade – Spanish Club Float

Homecoming Week Kick-Off – Costume Day

Junior/Senior Girls Powder Puff Football Game

HOMECOMINGActivities

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Eucharistic Ministers

AUCTION GALASATURDAY • APRIL 27, 2013

This year’s theme is “A Night at the Academy”. Be thinking Academy Awards all with a Saint Bede twist. On this night approximately 330 guests attend a beautiful evening at the Academy in the school gymnasium which is basically transformed into a dining room. Anyone is welcome to attend but tickets must be purchased in advance. Tables of 10 can be reserved. This is a great way to spend the night with family and friends. Your ticket allows you to participate in the largest fundraising event of the year and includes a full bar, signature drink, appetizers, a sit down dinner, dessert, coffee bar, entertainment, live auction, silent auction and so much more.

Senior Class Variety Show Act

March 1 Auction ticket Sales begin

April 27 30th Annual Auction Gala “A Night at the Academy”

May 19 121st Graduation commencement

June 30 2012-2013 Fiscal Year ends

July 1 2013-2014 Fiscal Year begins

Summer Issue of the Bedan record sent

Homecoming 2013 • October 4 – 6 • Class Reunions1953 1958 1963 1968 1973 1978 1983

1987 1993 1997 2003 2008

If you would like to coordinate your class reunion,

contact Jeannie Margherio at 815-223-3140 ext. 300 or at [email protected]

We are happy to provide class mailing lists with phone numbers and a guide to help plan your reunion with ease.

DEVELOPMENTCalendar

Homecoming Bonfire with friends

ALUMNIVisit


Class of 1956 ~ Ken Glubczynski is completing his 48th year as a school psychologist on the Apache reservation in Whitmer, Arizona. He has an adopted son from the Philippines who he is supporting in getting a Masters degree.

Class of 1969 ~ Joseph (Jay) Wagner, Jr. (’69) passed away on december 4, 2012 in South Lyon, MI. He fought a valiant battle for thirteen year against Prostate cancer.

Class of 1978 ~ thomas J. Wimbiscus (’78), a shareholder at chicago-based intellectual property law firm McAndrews, Held & Malloy, has been designated a Fellow of the Litigation counsel of America (LcA). the LcA is a trial lawyer honorary society composed of less than one-half of one percent of American attorneys. Membership is by invitation only. As a registered patent attorney, Wimbiscus has more than 25 years of experience and practices in all areas of intellectual property litigation.

Class of 1995 ~ raymond ceresa (’95), General Manager, Eastland Suites Hotel and conference center- Urbana, was awarded Hotelier of the Year at the annual Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association (IHLA) regional Stars of the Industry luncheon in Bloomington

on October 17, 2012. the region is for all hotels south of Interstate 80. raymond ceresa has been General Manager of Eastland Suites Hotel & conference center in Urbana since July of 2010. He resides in Bloomington with his wife Kim and three children. He is a graduate of Saint Bede (‘95) and Illinois Valley community college. ray will now compete against the chicago Stars winner at IHLA’s Illinois Stars of the Industry at the Westin river North chicago on december 19, 2012.

ALUMNINews

Class of 2009 ~ Six members of the 2012 Monmouth college softball team were recently named All-America Scholar Athletes by the National Fast pitch coaches Association (NFcA). Outfielders Brittany Forney (Spring Valley, Ill./Hall) and Samantha Sons (dalzell, Ill./Peru-St. Bede ‘09), second baseman Kelsey Barnes (canton, Ill./canton), third baseman caitlyn Lingle (Andalusia, Ill./rockridge) and catchers Lauren Bergstresser (Peoria, Ill./richwoods), and courtney Johnson (Lemont, Ill./Lemont) were named to the team based on last season’s grade point average. to be eligible for All-America Scholar Athlete recognition, nominees must achieve a minimum 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.Sons, a senior this season majoring in communication and public relations, started in 26 of her 27 games last spring. A fleet-footed outfielder, she committed just one error last season, tops among outfielders. Sons was also named Academic All-Midwest conference.

Left-Right: Marc Gordan - President of the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association, Raymond Ceresa, John Wells - General Manager of Hilton Chicago & Chairman of the Board of the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association

CLASS OF 1952 GENTLEMEN CLASS OF 1952 LADIES

CLASS OF 1961

THREE GENERATIONS OF CLASS REUNIONSAl Kunkel ‘42, Andy Kunkel ‘72, & Brad Kunkel ‘02

Abbot Philip and Donna Aleksy on the road sharing good tidings from Saint Bede

with alumni in Colorado.

Special thanks to . . .

Sylvia & John (‘61) O’ReillyKathy & Jim (‘61) Deitz

for their time and energy

in organizing this alumni event.

REUNIONSClassSAINT BEDEAcademy 2012

CLASS OF 1962

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ClassSAINT BEDEAcademy

Photo not available for the class of 1967

WHERE IN THE WORLD...is The Bedan Record?

HERRMANN’S HIDEAWAY IN ROCHELLE, IL - AUGUST 25, 2012Home of Dean & Joannie Herrmann

Seated L-R: Gene Lesniak, Tom McAllister, Ron Mini, Ken Sondgeroth, Tom Cleary, Dean Herrmann. Standing L-R: Lee Kiel, Paul Perona, Gerry Budreau, Fr. Harold Datzman, Tom Schellenberger, Ed Tallon, Bob Kelley,

Roger Fisher, Dick Schlosser, Al Herrmann, Ed Phelan

SAINT BEDE CLASS OF 1956

JUNE 2012 - MASON FAMILY ABOARD THE CARNIVAL CRUISE SHIP “DREAM” IN ST. THOMAS, USVI

L-R: Andrea Mason Whitlatch (‘96), Michael Mason (‘09), Jane Mason, Abby Mason, Kevin Mason (‘68), Melissa Mason (‘99), & Ryan Whitlatch

BOB CASSIDY ‘60GREAT WALL OF CHINA

APRIL 2012BADALING, CHINA

MULTNOMAH FALLSPORTLAND, OREGON

L-R: Don Aleksy, Donna Aleksy, Adam Aleksy (‘00), Jess (Murphy) Aleksy,

Mona Murphy, & K.C. Murphy

DIANE MISCHKE & MARY BETH POTTHOFFCLASS OF 1977

GREEK ISLAND OF MYKONOS IN JUNE 2012

class of

1982

class of

1997 class of

2002

class of

1992


Peter Filetti (‘05), Ellen (Rose) Albertson (’01), Abbie (Margherio) Hough (’01), Fr. Ronald, Stacy (Antkowiak ‘01) and Jack Satterstrom,

Angie Tomsha (’01), Kristin (Racine) Gillespie (’01), Holly Antkowiak (’04)

Ryan Milus and Katie Carls - both members of the class of 2006.

They were married at St. Pat’s in La Salle Saturday, September 22, 2012.

50th Anniversary

M a r y E l l E n & J i M M i n i

90TH BIRTHDAYDr. Jerry Sickley

FromEllen Eiten

90TH BIRTHDAYDr. Jim Rooney

FromPat & Judy Fahler

Kathy & Ted DeSerfPeggy & John Dudek

Jeannie & Dave Margherio

50th Wedding AnniversaryIn honor of

Mike & Diane CrowleyFrom

Paul MaloneyLarry & Tere Wood

Weddings

Anniversaries Birthdays

ATHLETICHall of Fame

In the spirit of tradition and in celebration of the 30th Anniversary year of girls’ basketball at Saint Bede Academy, an Alumni Girls Basketball Game has been scheduled for Saturday, February 16th.

We are asking every girls basketball player to come back, suit up and play the game just one more time!

Coach Don Carlson and Coach Tom McGunnigal have agreed to coach our alumni game!

For more information contact Donna Aleksy at (815) 223-3140, Ext. 243

ADMISSION IS FREE!

Join in the FUN and celebrate 30 years of athletic excellence!

30th AnniversaryGIRLS BASKETBALL Alumni Game

Front Row L to R: Gary Gahan (‘75), Bob Schultz (’60), Don Causa (’61), Ed Crowe (’52)Back Row L to R: Tom McGinnis (’79), Audra (Bima) Smith (’86), Jim Dietz (’61)

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ClassSAINT BEDEAcademy

Photo not available for the class of 1967

WHERE IN THE WORLD...is The Bedan Record?

HERRMANN’S HIDEAWAY IN ROCHELLE, IL - AUGUST 25, 2012Home of Dean & Joannie Herrmann

Seated L-R: Gene Lesniak, Tom McAllister, Ron Mini, Ken Sondgeroth, Tom Cleary, Dean Herrmann. Standing L-R: Lee Kiel, Paul Perona, Gerry Budreau, Fr. Harold Datzman, Tom Schellenberger, Ed Tallon, Bob Kelley,

Roger Fisher, Dick Schlosser, Al Herrmann, Ed Phelan

SAINT BEDE CLASS OF 1956

JUNE 2012 - MASON FAMILY ABOARD THE CARNIVAL CRUISE SHIP “DREAM” IN ST. THOMAS, USVI

L-R: Andrea Mason Whitlatch (‘96), Michael Mason (‘09), Jane Mason, Abby Mason, Kevin Mason (‘68), Melissa Mason (‘99), & Ryan Whitlatch

BOB CASSIDY ‘60GREAT WALL OF CHINA

APRIL 2012BADALING, CHINA

MULTNOMAH FALLSPORTLAND, OREGON

L-R: Don Aleksy, Donna Aleksy, Adam Aleksy (‘00), Jess (Murphy) Aleksy,

Mona Murphy, & K.C. Murphy

DIANE MISCHKE & MARY BETH POTTHOFFCLASS OF 1977

GREEK ISLAND OF MYKONOS IN JUNE 2012

class of

1982

class of

1997 class of

2002

class of

1992

ALUMNIVisit


Class of 1956 ~ Ken Glubczynski is completing his 48th year as a school psychologist on the Apache reservation in Whitmer, Arizona. He has an adopted son from the Philippines who he is supporting in getting a Masters degree.

Class of 1969 ~ Joseph (Jay) Wagner, Jr. (’69) passed away on december 4, 2012 in South Lyon, MI. He fought a valiant battle for thirteen year against Prostate cancer.

Class of 1978 ~ thomas J. Wimbiscus (’78), a shareholder at chicago-based intellectual property law firm McAndrews, Held & Malloy, has been designated a Fellow of the Litigation counsel of America (LcA). the LcA is a trial lawyer honorary society composed of less than one-half of one percent of American attorneys. Membership is by invitation only. As a registered patent attorney, Wimbiscus has more than 25 years of experience and practices in all areas of intellectual property litigation.

Class of 1995 ~ raymond ceresa (’95), General Manager, Eastland Suites Hotel and conference center- Urbana, was awarded Hotelier of the Year at the annual Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association (IHLA) regional Stars of the Industry luncheon in Bloomington

on October 17, 2012. the region is for all hotels south of Interstate 80. raymond ceresa has been General Manager of Eastland Suites Hotel & conference center in Urbana since July of 2010. He resides in Bloomington with his wife Kim and three children. He is a graduate of Saint Bede (‘95) and Illinois Valley community college. ray will now compete against the chicago Stars winner at IHLA’s Illinois Stars of the Industry at the Westin river North chicago on december 19, 2012.

ALUMNINews

Class of 2009 ~ Six members of the 2012 Monmouth college softball team were recently named All-America Scholar Athletes by the National Fast pitch coaches Association (NFcA). Outfielders Brittany Forney (Spring Valley, Ill./Hall) and Samantha Sons (dalzell, Ill./Peru-St. Bede ‘09), second baseman Kelsey Barnes (canton, Ill./canton), third baseman caitlyn Lingle (Andalusia, Ill./rockridge) and catchers Lauren Bergstresser (Peoria, Ill./richwoods), and courtney Johnson (Lemont, Ill./Lemont) were named to the team based on last season’s grade point average. to be eligible for All-America Scholar Athlete recognition, nominees must achieve a minimum 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.Sons, a senior this season majoring in communication and public relations, started in 26 of her 27 games last spring. A fleet-footed outfielder, she committed just one error last season, tops among outfielders. Sons was also named Academic All-Midwest conference.

Left-Right: Marc Gordan - President of the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association, Raymond Ceresa, John Wells - General Manager of Hilton Chicago & Chairman of the Board of the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association

CLASS OF 1952 GENTLEMEN CLASS OF 1952 LADIES

CLASS OF 1961

THREE GENERATIONS OF CLASS REUNIONSAl Kunkel ‘42, Andy Kunkel ‘72, & Brad Kunkel ‘02

Abbot Philip and Donna Aleksy on the road sharing good tidings from Saint Bede

with alumni in Colorado.

Special thanks to . . .

Sylvia & John (‘61) O’ReillyKathy & Jim (‘61) Deitz

for their time and energy

in organizing this alumni event.

REUNIONSClassSAINT BEDEAcademy 2012

CLASS OF 1962

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Eucharistic Ministers

AUCTION GALASATURDAY • APRIL 27, 2013

This year’s theme is “A Night at the Academy”. Be thinking Academy Awards all with a Saint Bede twist. On this night approximately 330 guests attend a beautiful evening at the Academy in the school gymnasium which is basically transformed into a dining room. Anyone is welcome to attend but tickets must be purchased in advance. Tables of 10 can be reserved. This is a great way to spend the night with family and friends. Your ticket allows you to participate in the largest fundraising event of the year and includes a full bar, signature drink, appetizers, a sit down dinner, dessert, coffee bar, entertainment, live auction, silent auction and so much more.

Senior Class Variety Show Act

March 1 Auction ticket Sales begin

April 27 30th Annual Auction Gala “A Night at the Academy”

May 19 121st Graduation commencement

June 30 2012-2013 Fiscal Year ends

July 1 2013-2014 Fiscal Year begins

Summer Issue of the Bedan record sent

Homecoming 2013 • October 4 – 6 • Class Reunions1953 1958 1963 1968 1973 1978 1983

1987 1993 1997 2003 2008

If you would like to coordinate your class reunion,

contact Jeannie Margherio at 815-223-3140 ext. 300 or at [email protected]

We are happy to provide class mailing lists with phone numbers and a guide to help plan your reunion with ease.

DEVELOPMENTCalendar

Homecoming Bonfire with friends


The monastery has installed a

new roof on the main area of the

Abbey Church. The completion

of the room is being delayed by

the need to let the new roof cure

before it is completed.

Abbey ViewsVOLUME 18, NUMBER 1

Monks procession for Father Kevin Gorman.

Homecoming Parade – Spanish Club Float

Homecoming Week Kick-Off – Costume Day

Junior/Senior Girls Powder Puff Football Game

HOMECOMINGActivities

Band at homecoming


Father Dominic

A “Breadhead” is a dedicated baker, someone who bakes often, who thinks and dreams about bread and is not afraid to experiment. In this new book by “the Bread Monk” of public television fame, you’ll learn more than just basic techniques—you’ll find out why yeast behaves the way it does, how to substitute different flours in a recipe, and how to take a simple dough and make it extraordinary for a special occasion. Starting with tools of the trade (you need less than you think), Father dom takes you through the baby steps of baking all the way to beautiful loaves that will amaze and delight your family and friends. Special attention is paid to kneading—a stumbling block for many beginning bakers—and simple shaping techniques that can make your loaves look terrific. You’ll find braided loaves, flatbreads, pretzels, dinner rolls that look like roses, butterfly-shaped breakfast treats, and a muffin recipe that uses a secret ingredient: melted ice cream! And all in Father dom’s funny and friendly style of instruction, with helpful photos.

Over Christmas break I shot 28 one minute instructional videos for the Home Baking Association. These were shot in the girls’ boarding house kitchen. Academy senior Brandon Raineri was my kitchen assistant. These videos will also be posted on their own YouTube channel and on my website www.breadmonk.com.

GOLDEN BEDANSCelebrate 50 Years!

Front row l-r: Tony Musur, Monte CampbellSecond row l-r: Fr. Patrick Fennell, OSB, Harry Watson

Third row l-r: Michael Maturo (freshman year only), Dan Kelley, Ken HanleyBack row l-r: Msg. Charles Beebe, Leon Lang, Jim Donnelly, Tom Stremlau


SAINT BEDE ACADEMY

Homecoming 2012

Class of 2002 donates new scoreboard in memory of their classmate and friend

Captain Thomas J. Heitmann.

Saint Bede scores early to win their

2012 Homecoming football game.

BREAKFAST with Santa

Maddie & Taylor Vescogni with Santa

Claire & Kylie Domyancich with Santa

Teddy & Niko with Santa

Father Patrick

Easter CandlesAvailable Now

Father Patrick has been the candle maker at Saint Bede for more than

20 years. He followed in the footsteps of Abbot David, the first candle

maker at Saint Bede. Originally, the taper candles that Abbot David

made were for church use only. Since then Father Patrick has added a

multitude of molded candles and more than 19 colors. Currently, he is

featuring exclusive Easter candle: rabbits, paschal lambs, eggs, etc.

You can purchase these

beautiful Easter candles

simply by calling Saint Bede

at (815) 223-3140 and asking

for Father Patrick.



L – R: Kaylee Sienza, Damin Smith, Megan Tiger, Maggie Koniewski, Brendon Zimmerman, Lydia Stariha, Sam Lucas, Barbi Prokup, Nick Puhr, Hannah Read, Ryan Kelsey, Hannah Smith, Billy Pryde, Lauren Urbanowski, Dan Schmidt, Fr. Ronald

Not pictured: Courtney Canzolino, Anthony Schneider

Our beloved Father Kevin Gorman died on Sunday, November 25, 2012 in Saint Joseph’s Nursing Home, Lacon, IL, where he had been a resident for almost three years, after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease. Father Kevin was born at Monee, IL, on January 3, 1926. He was a bright student and, after six years at a local country school, he completed the seventh and eighth grades in a single year at Our Lady Academy in Manteno, IL, and then, a few months before his thirteenth birthday, he followed his older brother Monroe to Saint Bede Academy in the fall of 1938. Here, after completing four years of high school and two of college with an excellent academic record, he applied for entry into the monastic community in 1944. He made his novitiate at Saint John’s Abbey, collegeville, MN, and it was there that he made his profession for Saint Bede on June 14, 1945. during the next two years he completed his college studies at Saint Benedict’s college in Atchison, KS, where he received a BA in philosophy and mathematics in 1947.

there followed four years of study in our own school of theology, together with some teaching in our academy, in preparation for his ordination to the priesthood on May 13, 1951. After his ordination Father Kevin was assigned to further study in an agriculture program at the University of Illinois in champaign, where he earned both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s in agricultural economy. thus

prepared, he taught courses in agriculture during most of the next decade in our college, which had become a junior college after World War II. After the agriculture program was phased out, he earned a second master’s degree in biology at the University of Notre dame in 1961-62, and subsequently taught biology at Saint Bede Academy for the next twenty years, as well as serving as a prefect and in various other capacities in our school.

Father Kevin was well known to many people throughout this area because of his long-standing connection with the student athletic program at Saint Bede Academy. this had begun already during his student days, when he served as manager of varsity teams, and later, as a member of the faculty, he served as athletic director from 1958 to 1984. Many are the stories about his work as Athletic director, and especially

his service as Bus driver for athletic teams. An entirely new phase in his life began in 1984, when he was assigned as pastor of Saint Joseph Parish in Peru, where he ministered for the next ten years. during this time he presided over the redecoration of the church and the construction of the new “Halle,” which now serves as the parish hall and also as the gymnasium for Peru catholic School. In 1994 he became pastor of Holy trinity Parish, cherry, and of Saint Patrick’s Parish, Arlington, where he served until his retirement in 2008. during the long period in which he was engaged in pastoral ministry, he also served for some time on the presbyteral council of the diocese of Peoria

and as a member of the bishop’s college of consultors. In 2011 he observed the 60th anniversary of his ordination at Saint Joseph’s Nursing Home in Lacon, where he had become a patient in January of 2009, after he had spent some six months in retirement at Saint Bede. during his stay of almost three years at Saint Joseph’s, he was for some time able to return to the abbey on special occasions, but his ability to communicate gradually decreased as his state of health declined.

Father Kevin Gorman January 3, 1926 ~ November 25, 2012

Father Kevin in his biology class.

Father Kevin having fun during Spirit Week.

Another stop on the mystery trip


Santina Alfano Richard Malooley Ronald MalooleyCatherine Anderson Jane Sack Mr. & Mrs. Jack WaylandIrene Arkels Jim Pyszka FamilyGlenn Asselmeier Jim & Mary Ellen MiniRaymond Atzhorn Jim & Adrienne StackCecelia Bacidore Mickey & Jeanette RoddaPatrick J. Bailey W. Patrick DooleyLeonard Baness Jerry & Carol Baness Mr. & Mrs. Ed KrolakEllen Elaine Bartos Richard & Marilyn PrindivilleCarmen Bassi Hair Raizor - Jan, Nancy, Vera

Robert Bastian Sara Anderson Bob & Kathy Ankiewicz Maryann Barth Dave & Shannon Bartley Dorothy Bastian John & Kathy Bastian Elaine Becker Joan Berning Robert Blair Jeff & Sue Blanco Dan & Pam Bollinger Brian & Carrie Brown Jean Carter Chamlin & Associates Dale Chilson Mike Debo Chuck & Lisa Decker Mike & Penny Decker Tom & Pam Destri Cecilia Donnelly Family Barry & Sharon Ellis Tony & Laura Ferrari

Mark & JoEllen Fiorentini Gary & Loretta Fransen Mary Hart Tim & Sheila Healy Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Heider Brenda Johnson Cindi Pienta Kalafat Marian Kelly Cecil & Dorothy Kelsey Kim Keutzer Gerry & Pam Kreiser Michele Kudela Allen Kuehn Colleen Kurkowski Chuck & Linda Kurtz First Federal Savings Bank LaSalle Michelle Liss Brian Mascal Rich & Mary May David & Stacy McGunnigal Mr. & Mrs. Tony Mertel John & Linda Micheli Ron & Karon Mini

Jeannine Moore Tom & Kathy Moshage Chuck & Jean Mueller Jim Nanni Family Mark Nedza Scott Pellican First Federal Savings Bank Peru Louise Pienta Ron & Jessie Puyear Lu Ann Salz Mike Salz Ottie & Helen Salz Christine Ceresa Sampson Eric Santos Kenneth Schier Joe Sigmund Family Dena Slechta John & Sharon Somolski Greg & Lois Stell David Suitor Family Jim & Rose Taylor Rick Teter Terry & Bev Thompson

Memorials

In Memoriam2007

Richard Myers ’52

2011Joseph Lijewski ‘52

2012April 1, 2012

Robert Machlet ‘57

April 25, 2012James Ryan ‘45

May 17, 2012Robert Donahue ‘89

June 3, 2012James McCarthy ‘57

June 20, 2012Melvin HuettemannFather of Robert ’65

– Richard ‘74

July 5, 2012Louise Lesperance

Mother of Christopher ‘83 – Aimee Hill ‘85

July 8, 2012Lois Narog

Mother of Jennifer Sucher ‘81

July 26, 2012William McGunnigal

Father of Tom ’88 – Dave ‘94

– Erin Heide ‘00

August 2012Sandra Brown

Wife of Edward ‘77

August 10, 2012Edward Muhich

Father of Sarita Gilligan ‘78

August 14, 2012Michael EdgcombFather of Steve ’93

– Matthew ‘99 – Tracy ‘95

August 26,2012Robert Bastian

Father of Bob ‘75

September 5, 2012JoAnn FlahertyWife of Kurt ‘68

September 26, 2012James Piletic ‘52

September 29, 2012Corrine Manning

Mother of Edward ’69 – Mark ‘75 – James ‘85

October 1, 2012Mary Hurt

Mother of Jay ‘87

October 1, 2012Catherine Anderson ‘78

October 2, 2012Donald Terando ‘47

October 9, 2012Marlene Hebel

Mother of Daniel ’74 – Christopher ‘76

– Martin ’81 – Allison Rooney ‘78

October 18, 2012Dr. William Farley ‘38Father of Michael ‘75

– James ‘81

October 23, 2012Lorraine Schuda

Mother of David ‘74

November 2012Leonard Dreas ‘56

November 4, 2012Kevin Wall ‘76

November 5, 2012Rosemary MattiodaMother of Rick ’72

– David ‘74

November 6, 2012Samuel Calkins

Father of Amy Kassler ‘87

November 12, 2012Forrest Koenen, Jr. ‘65

November 15, 2012Wendie Tobiasz

Mother of Tim ’85 – Stephanie Kunz ‘95

November 20, 2012Leonard JesiolowskiFather of Steven ‘67

November 25, 2012The Rev. Kevin Gorman, O.S. B. ‘42

Monk of St. Bede Abbey

November 26, 2012Josephine Ellerbrock

Mother of Gerald ’78 – Scott ‘80 – Roger ’82 – Kevin ‘83

December 4, 2012Terrance Goldsmith

Father of Marye-Cathryn ‘05

December 8, 2012Mark GualandriSon of Bruce ’75

& Nancy (Koster) ’76 Gualandri

December 8, 2012Joseph Credi

Father of Ken ’74 – Mark ’85 – Kris Hitchens ‘77

December 13, 2012Ralph R. Reinhard ‘59

December 21, 2012Nancy Short

Mother of Tracee Nichols ‘88

December 26, 2012Linda Lundstrom

Stepmother of Jill Steele ‘88

the areas that they visit. this spring Father ronald hopes to be able to visit Saint Louis again. Finally, the Saint Bede Mystery trip! For three years now this trip has been offered to Senior’s at the Academy. Every year Father ronald finds a way to get a group of students excited about an ‘unknown’ journey. 8 students are invited: 4 girls and 4 boys. they do not know who else is being invited to participate and they are not told until all 8 have accepted the invitation. Father ronald chooses students he believes will benefit from such an ‘out-of-the-box’ experience. the trip runs from thursday through Monday evening. From the very moment they yes, these students have no idea where they are going or what they will be doing for the entire 5 days of the trip. At the beginning of every day this prayer is spoken:

T R U S T

My Lord God,I have no idea where I am going

I do not see the road ahead of me.I cannot know for certain

where it will end.Nor do I really know myself,

And the fact that I think I am following your will does not mean

that I am actually doing so.But I believe that the desire to please

you does in fact please you.And I hope that I have that desire

in all that I am doing.And I know that if I do this,

you will lead me by the right roadthough I may know nothing about it.

Therefore I will trust you alwaysthough I may seem to be lost

and in the shadow of death, I willnot fear, for you are ever with me

and you will never leave meto face my perils alone.

By: Thomas Merton

this year the mystery trip began on All Saints day, thursday, November 1, 2012. the first stop was the chapparel

café in Shelbyville, IN. From there, the group moved on to covington, KY where they stayed the night with Benedictine sisters. the next day, mass was held in the morning and they continued their journey to Knoxville, tN. they made their way through the Smoky Mountains and on to Belmont, Nc. this evening they stayed at the Belmont Abbey and college. In the morning, the kids visited King’s Mountain, a major battle sight in the revolutionary War, located in South carolina. the next day it was time to start heading north, towards Ashville, Nc

Ready for departure

Another state alongthe mystery trip journey

Bottom row l-r: Hannah Read, Adam Crowe, Emily HaasMiddle l-r: Mrs. Lois Patnode, Megan Tiger, Justin Giordano,

Xavier Stewart, Jake Postula, Father RonaldBack l-r: Hannah Smith, Brandon Raineri and Sam Lucas

Belmont Abbey & College

Belmont, NC


Chuck & Carol Volker Minnie Waldorf Rich Weber Family Mary Webmueller Dave & Lee Ann Wilcoxen Lori Janko Wilke Steve & Linda WroczynskiPauline Battaglia Libbie McKeanEdward Bell Frank & Lorraine LudfordJames Bertrand Joseph Magana Ronald & Dorothy Malooley Pat PirchDr. John Bickmosa Fred GoldenRuby Blaydes Ronald & Dorothy MalooleyJoseph Boggio, Sr. Ronald & Dorothy MalooleyPeggy Boudreau Johanna BowlandWilliam T. Boyd Mr. & Mrs. Scott GrosenbachSandy Brown Mike Brown Helen BrownGertrude Bryant Maryann BarthMatt Bukowski Tom & Lois Koncan Tim & Fran MatulenasIrene Burch Dean & Jane SackThomas Caldera Mr. & Mrs. Roland Bekeleski Steve & Mary Kunkel Christine Ceresa SampsonAlex Campbell Buck & Bev Emmerling FamilyJulian Campbell Terry ConnollyYvonne Campbell Frank & Kris Borkowsky Avalon GibsonDr. Ronald Chudik Dr. William SenicaAnthony Cima Panigal SistersGary Clanin Joe & Rhonda Bezely Kerry & Julie Eilers Terry & Marie Emmerling Terry TempletonJohn Comerowski Gerald & Roberta Affelt Leah MiniAttilio Corredato Charles & Carol SwansonRichard Corrigan Frank & Jackie AssalleyBarbara Corsale Joe CorsaleJoseph Credi Doug Biederstedt Jim & Sandy Dunseth Jim & Shirley Fusinetti Ray & Desiree Gatza News Tribune Mr. & Mrs. Bob Oliverius Schimmer Ford Inc.

Sharon Crosby Paul & Ann SavioMina DeAngelo Terry Connelly Barb DeAngelo Family Don & Bette Koehler Rich & Marcie Koehler Ronald & Dorothy Malooley Jim Rooney Ray & Patti WeberPeter DeBernardi Laura Margherio Marcia PinterJames DeMattia Terry TempletonRobert Donahue Bill & Mary Caldera Kathleen WaylandGrace Donnellan Joe & Loretto LeydonLeonard Dooley Dorothy Curry Joseph Dooley W. Patrick Dooley Jack & Kathy Martinitis Michael Mazzuchelli Mr. & Mrs. Jack Moskalewicz Mary Ann PyszkaMary Lu Doyle Sandra GrivettiSue Drassler Tom & Lois KoncanLen Dreas Herb & Annette Frizol Jim & Mary Ellen Mini Ron & Karon MiniJanice Eberwine Mr. & Mrs. Jack WaylandMichael Edgcomb Lori Janko WilkeJoe Ehrnthaller Mr. & Mrs. Tom Cleary Al & Rita Kunkel Chris & Sharon Kunkel Jane KunkelLyle Eiten Dolly Abney Don & Donna Aleksy Eric & Julie Arkins Jack & Beth Arkins Jim Arkins,Sr. David Barra Jan Barry Pat & Mary Jo Barry Mr. & Mrs. Don Bergandi Elva Bergonia Lisa Bernabei Marc & Linda Bernabei Mr. & Mrs. Drew Bernabei Mr & Mrs. Joe Bernardi Mr. & Mrs. Bob Billings Jim & Candy Brady Mr. & Mrs. Jim Brady Realia Brizgis Atty. & Mrs. Geno Caffarini Mr. & Mrs. Donald Capitani Mr. & Mrs. Sheldon Carlson Zella Carter Mac & Gina Cawley Mr. & Mrs. Rick Clary Helen Conner Terry Connolly

Billy Crane Joan Crane Mike & Ann Crowley Mr. & Mrs. Rich Day Ted & Kathy DeSerf Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Doll Catherine Doyle Ken & Jill Drennen John & Peg Dudek John & Karen Duncan Jane Duncan Family Doris Duston Mr. & Mrs. Robert Eide Gary & Mary Alice Eiten Mr. & Mrs. James Erlenborn Lena Ernat Mr. & Mrs. Richard Ewald Roger Ewald Pat & Judy Fahler Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Faletti Beverly Faletto Barbara Feik Mark Feik Rich & Sue Ferretti Dick & Lori Fiocchi Mr. & Mrs. Pete Fiocchi Bob Flaherty Dorothy Flaherty Lois Flaherty Mr. & Mrs. Dave Flaherty JR & Carol Fraher Joseph & Mary Franco Mr. & Mrs. John Fusinatto Nancy Gallagher Mr. & Mrs. John Giacomelli Ralph & Marion Grivetti Mr. & Mrs. Henry Hackman Jim & Sue Happ Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Hayden Shirley Hayden C.J. Hollerich Roger Holmstrom Wayne & Lynn Howarth Hundley Family Betty Hurst David & Celeste Inman Mr. & Mrs. Michael Jalley Mr. & Mrs. Richard Janko Virginia Joerger Gerald Johnson Larry & Mary Jane Johnson George & Gen Knafelc Jay & Meg Knauf Mr. & Mrs. Milo Koehler Mr. & Mrs. Rich Koehler Mr. & Mrs. John Kosciewicz Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kotecki Ken & Barb Krogulski Lorraine Kubera Al & Rita Kunkel Andy & Debbie Kunkel Betty A. Kunkel Kevin Kunkel Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Kunkel Mr. & Mrs. Jim Ladzinski Steve & Karen Ladzinski Mr. & Mrs. Jim Lannon LaSalle Co. Travel Dan & Susie Lawler Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Leydon Elmer & Jeannie Liesse Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Liesse

Mr. & Mrs. Nick Liesse Ed & Barbara Lischewski Catherine Loebach Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Loebach Loretta Lorenzi Steve & Lu Ann Ludford Dr. & Mrs. Louis Lukancic Dr. & Mrs. Steven Lukancic Dorothy Lund Mr. & Mrs. Jim Lund Tom & Nancy Lund Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Malooley Claire Manning Mark Manning Jim Manning Family Dave & Jeannie Margherio Laura Margherio Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Martin Tim & Kathy Martin Rich & Mary May Steve May Mr. & Mrs. Phil McGinnis Mr. & Mrs. Tom McGunnigal Sybil McGunnigal Mr. & Mrs. Jim McPhedran Mr. & Mrs. Tony Mertel Ron & Karon Mini Mr. & Mrs. Jack Moskalewicz Leon & Joyce Muraro Mr. & Mrs. Mike O’Donnell Mr. & Mrs. Tony Panizzi Judge & Mrs. Louis Perona Paul & Carole Perona Gary & Lana Peterlin JoAnne Pijanowski Roberta Pinter Robert & Beverly Pomije Ptak Funeral Home Jeff & Sarah Reichl Mr. & Mrs. Jim Rentz Lorena Reviglio Mr. & Mrs. Jim Rice Tony & Gretchen Rigazio Dean & Jane Sack Gary Sale Jean Sale Mary Schmitt Mickey Schmitt Joseph & Virginia Schoeb Virginia Schulte Frank Schwab Family Mike & Julie Scott Mr. & Mrs. Ed Shields Jerry Sickley Mr. & Mrs. Dave Sickley Mr. & Mrs. Bob Siebert Mike & Nancy Sitterly Mr. & Mrs. Don Slusarek Dick & Beth Snyder Don & Gloria Steichen Karen Stoltz Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Stuart Mr. & Mrs. Ron Swingel Thomas Tonozzi Family John & Paula Toraason Bea Verucchi Mr. & Mrs. Jack Wayland Mr. & Mrs. Lou Weber Lori Janko Wilke Betty Lou Willand Mary Willmot Jim & Jude Wimbiscus

Memorials efforts to help others: local food & toy drives, Project Santa, and Lenten class collections. Not only is Father ronald a leader in our community of faith but his smile can be seen from down the hallway, and he’s quick with a funny joke or an encouraging word. quite clearly he enjoys his work and it shows! Father ronald’s reach is far greater than the grounds of Saint Bede. He is involved in “tEc” weekends (teens Encounter christ), Senior retreats, Juniors day of recollection, Youth rally and Leadership days in Peoria, IL and his ever popular Mystery trip. to begin each school year Father ronald chooses a theme that will be taught, followed and encouraged throughout the entire year. He chooses this theme from the virtues of the “Rule of Saint Benedict.” this year the theme is “hospitality” with the idea of fully welcoming and helping all those in need, in our lives, and most importantly, welcoming God into our hearts. Homecoming week is an important lesson in hospitality. Homecoming is that very special time at the Academy because it is about the “coming home” of our alumni, family, and friends. traditionally class reunions are held during homecoming weekend. this gives our alumni the opportunity not only to visit with their classmates, but with other members of the Saint Bede

family as well. It also gives our present students the opportunity to meet and greet those who have gone before them and to know that in a few short years they will be joining the prestigious group known as Saint Bede Alumni! Since Saint Benedict says that all good works begin with prayer, we always have a prayer service during spirit week. the idea of “the spirit of Saint Bede” is to be celebrated, and we do so, with skits and prayers during our prayer service.

Another exciting weekend Father ronald takes part in is “tEc,” short for teens Encounter christ. this weekend is about our high school kids finding ways to get closer to christ. these kids take a weekend away from everything else that is going on in the world around them, and work together and as individuals, to put the Lord first. Yet another time-honored tradition for Father ronald is to take a group of 12 students (6 boys and 6 girls) to a convent or monastery. In the past they have visited the Benedictine sisters in rock Island, IL and in Beech Grove, IN; the dominicans in Springfield, IL and the BVM sisters in dubuque, IA. they usually arrive late on Friday afternoon and leave on Sunday after lunch. these weekends allow the students to experience female religious vocation. Since there are no nuns at Saint Bede, it is a true learning experience for all. While with the sisters, each student has a sister to accompany them to prayers and meals. Usually, a few of the sisters speak to the students about their vocation and what is particular to their order or group. When possible, on Saturday, they try to perform some sort of service assignment together. this assignment can be for the sisters or for some other group. But it’s never all work and no play! A bit of fun is always added into the schedule, and the group takes full advantage of what is offered in

A stop along the way during Father Ron’s Mystery Trip

Biltmore Estate in Ashville, NC

Females l-r: Megan Tiger, Hannah Read, Emily Haas, Hannah SmithMales l-r: Sam Lucas, Xavier Stewart, Brandon Raineri, Justin Giordano,

Jake Postula, Adam Crowe, Father Ronald

Spalding Diocesan Center in Peoria, IL Top Row L – R: Sophie Flodstrom, Zoe Manley, Rachel Cessna, Molly Considine, Matt Szczepaniak,

Hayden Sartin, Jake Sons, Olivia Mueller, Claudia Szczepaniak, Josh Nelson, Kyle KapraunBottom Row L – R: John Barnes, Nick Needs, Fr. Ronald, Michael Slingsby


Mr. & Mrs. Ron Witek Marilyn Yucus Frank & Fran ZellerJosi Ellerbrock Gerald & Roberta AffeltDr. William Farley Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Altens Jim Arkins Terry & Laurie Arkins Frank & Jackie Assalley Jerry & Judy Bichl Robert & Judith Billings Michael & Anne Crowley Nick & Marylyn Donahue Robert Duncan Family Gary Fourth David & Sarah Golick Shirley Hayden Dan & Pam Hohl Chris & Cathy Illman C. R. Jasiek Paul Kobbemann Carol Kolczaski Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kotecki Mr. & Mrs. Edward Krolak Betty A. Kunkel Thomas Kyawa Jack & Toni Landgraf Frank & Joan Lapuh Dan & Susie Lawler Loveland Family Dr. & Mrs. Louis Lukancic Ronald & Dorothy Malooley George & Cindy Manicki Dr. & Mrs. John Mueller Chuck & Jean Mueller Family Catherine Pelton Mary Jo Potthoff Jeff & Sarah Reichl Jim Rooney Dr. William Senica Dr. Jerome Sickley Don & Gloria Steichen Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Stuart Marilyn Weeks Robert Willmot FamilyLarry Foltz Matulenas Family Tom & Lois KoncanMae Fouth Jim Pyszka FamilyFr. Kevin Gorman, O.S.B. Dolly Abney William Andreoni Frank & Jackie Assalley Verna & Mary Julene Auchstetter Charles Balestri Dean Balestri William Baron Jerry & Judy Bichl Lynne Bonnell Mike & Helen Brown Frank & Jean Carey Jerry & Tricia Carls Terry Carney Class of ‘61 Mr. & Mrs. Tom Cleary Rob & Sara Crabbe Jennifer Croissant Tony Dakewicz Nick & Marylyn Donahue Joseph V. Dooley

Tim Dooley W. Patrick Dooley Kenny & Tiffany Dukes Jane Duncan Ellen Eiten Gary & Mary Alice Eiten Beattie Family Taylor Family Tom & Chris Ficek Dale Flaherty Mr. & Mrs. Martin Flahery Elma Gall Mr. & Mrs. John Gaughan Claire Gorman Dennis Gorman Jim Gorman Shawn & Diane Gorman Mary Gorman Family Shirley Hayden Ron & Joyce Hoscheid Alex & Linda Hueneburg Mr. & Mrs. James Hunter & Jennifer Richard & Carol Janko Franklin & Nancy Jasiek Mike & Joan Jobst Dick & Lauren Koch Don & Bette Koehler Rich & Marcie Koehler Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kotecki Ken & Barb Krogulski Ron & Dorothy Kuffel Thomas Kujawa Al & Rita Kunkel Andy & Debbie Kunkel Betty A. Kunkel Eugene & Joan Kunkel Kevin Kunkel Tom Kunkel Family Jack & Toni Landgraf Dan & Susie Lawler Gene & Joyce Lesniak Bill & Myra Liebhart Elmer & Jeannie Liesse Nancy Lowry David & Nancy Maciejewski Ronald & Dorothy Malooley Laura Margherio Richard & Mary May Walter & Rose McLachlan Terry & Rita Mertel Tony & Jean Mertel Theres Michaelson John & Linda Micheli Jim & Mary Ellen Mini Mr. & Mrs. Jack Moskalewicz Chuck Mueller Family Michael Muzzuchelli Richard & Bernie Neffin James Nelson Dan & Verene O’Connor Doug & Elaine Ossola Louis J. & Joan Perona Paul & Carole Perona Peterlin Family Michael Photakis Family Matt & Rachel Pinter Wayne & Barb Pinter Bill & Peggy Plantan Neil & Tricia Plantan Tim & Eve Postula Mr. & Mrs. Bill Prokup Ptak Family

Damon Raccuglia Judy Raccuglia Jim Rooney Michael & Allison Rooney Fr. Art Ryan Jean Sale Alice Schmidt Bob & Carol Schmidt Joe & Virginia Schoeb Virginia Schulte Bob Schultz Don Shields Family Donald & Rose Smith Mr. & Mrs. Dick Snyder Jim & Linda Sorrentino Jim & Adrienne Stack Mr. & Mrs. Fred Steele Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Stuart Terry Templeton Jack Tieman Virginia Tintori Dick & Dawn Verucchi Jim Wall Family Jack Wayland Family Dan & Leann Wilcoxen Betty Lou Willand Frank & Fran ZellerJoseph Govekar Tom & Lois KoncanRobert Gredzieleski Frank & Jackie Assalley Mr. & Mrs. Edward Krolak Louis & Kelly Mini Bill & Sandra Perra Jack Wayland Kathleen Wayland Lori Janko WilkeLillian Grotti Mr. & Mrs. Tom Cleary Ed TallonAlice Grubich W. Patrick DooleyMark Gualandri Jim & Sandy Dunseth Jim & Shirley Fusinetti Ralph & Marion Grivetti Ron Groleau Family Ed & Barbara Lischewski Joseph & Carol MaganaLarry Guderjan Lori Janko WilkeThomas Hartsell Jim & Mary Ellen MiniMarlene Hebel Terry & Laurie Arkins Ted & Kathy DeSerf Gary & Mary Alice Eiten Jack Foley Betty Hurst Betty A. Kunkel Dave & Jeannie Margherio Dave & Lori Milus Catherine Pelton James RooneyThomas Hebior Tom & Lois KoncanCapt. Thomas Heitmann Electromagnetics EnterpriseAlfred Hettinger Ed & Faye HettingerRonald Hollensteiner Frank & Carol Drasler

Millie Holm Nick & Marylyn DonahueJack Howard Kathleen WaylandGuerard Howkins Jane Duncan FamilyMelvin Huettemann Helen Huettemann Family Andy & Debbie Kunkel Audrey Smudzinski Gerald & Patricia WaszkowiakMary Hurt Louis & Joan Perona Thomas Tonozzi FamilyWilliam Jakse Mr. & Mrs. Ken KwitLeonard Jesiolowski Mac & Gina Cawley Mike & Diane Crowley Kerry & Julie Eilers Buck & Bev Emmerling Andy & Debbie KunkelPhyllis Jones Lorraine Kubera Jack WaylandElizabeth Kasap Terry TempletonSusan Kawka-Sucharcki Jim & Sandy DunsethLouis Kirsteather Mr. & Mrs. George KnafelcHank Klauke Fred GoldenBetty Lou Komlanc Andrew Bacevich Rita Bacevich CHI DSS Team Family & Friends Cheryl KomlancJosephine Kossow Mac & Gina CawleyDelphine Kozel Lee & Cy KozelJohn Krogulski Thomas Tonozzi FamilyJennifer Kucera Sandra GrivettiJack Kuzma Rich & Sue FerrettiPhyliss Lambert Mr. & Mrs. George KnafelcBob Lanciotti Ed TallonAlbert Laugal Jack WaylandLisa Lehn Mr. & Mrs. Joseph MaganaAngelina Lesniewski Betta A. KunkelLouise M. Lesperance Mr. & Mrs. Jack Wayland Ray & Patti WeberEmily Liss Mr. & Mrs. Frank KoteckiDonald Lolli Buck & Bev Emmerling Frank & Mary Heuser Ronald & Dorothy Malooley Pat PirchJoseph Lorenzi Mr. & Mrs. Don Bergandi Mr. & Mrs. Don Bernardi

Memorials

take one step inside a classroom at Saint Bede Academy and before class begins you will hear a very special blessing being said “May the rule of Saint Benedict be our guide” followed by “May the Spirit of Saint Bede stay with us forever.” this is the blessing can be heard throughout the school. Saint

Bede Academy is a catholic high school where following the Benedictine tradition is an everyday way of life. this tradition is much more than reciting a few lines to a blessing, or taking a religion class each year. Here, at the Academy, it’s about taking the Benedictine rule to another level, and Father ronald Margherio makes it his mission to find and create ways to make this happen. Saint Bede Academy has been providing quality education since 1890 with a goal to prepare students not only for college, but for life as well. the Academy is dedicated to developing well-rounded students. By following the core values of faith, character, academic excellence, community, stewardship, and justice the students of Saint Bede will strengthen their relationship with God, and be more prepared to contribute to the world around them. Father ronald has turned the idea of “christian Formation” into something every student wants to be a part of. He creates an atmosphere in which all walks of life; young, old, catholic, non-catholic, current student, future student, and past student learn to incorporate a christian lifestyle into their own life. Father ronald’s objective is to influence each member of the Saint Bede family through his involvement with monthly prayer service & Masses, reconciliation services, clubs such as Venturing, Interact and Journey, Lectio, NEt days, and his ever famous Mystery trip. Additionally, the students & staff of Saint Bede become involved in service projects and fundraising

Christian Formation at Saint Bede Hospitality & The Rule of Saint Benedict

School mass


Fran Bernardoni Tim & Denise Bott Sheldon & Sandy Carlson Nellie Cattani Bud & Carol DeSerf Jerry & Geri Devert Steve & Sally Duffield Lyle & Ellen Eiten Jay Endress Family Gary & Kathy Filippini Joe & Mary Franco Tom & Judy Giachetto Bob & Pam Grivetti Jim & Stephanie Grivetti Ralph & Marion Grivetti Sandy Grivetti Jim & Elise Jablonski Mike & Mary Jalley Bev Jeppson Laurie Kearny Family Bob & Karen Mack Mary Majchizak Dave & Jeannie Margherio Laura Margherio Jan Martin Tim & Kathy Martin Gary & Marianne Mavity Rich & Mary May Ron & Karon Mini Mary Ann Oklesen Steve & Linda Peterson Mae Piacenti Marcia & Toby Pinter Ken & Diane Quick Joe & Gina Ramey Don & Sandy Rapp Ed & Judy Shields Chuck & Toni Stank Harry & Yovonne VolantJoan Lunn Kent & Joan WicksRobert Lunn Mickey Schmitt Mr. & Mrs. Gene WozniakTimothy MacDonnell Kathleen WaylandCorrine Manning Jan Barry Ted & Kathy DeSerf Gary & Mary Alice Eiten Friends Ralph & Marion Grivetti Sandra Grivetti Ron Groleau Family Michael & Mary Jalley Ron & Carol Kulpa Steve & Trudy Lesniak Loretta Lorenzi Frank & Carolyn Magana Jim & Mary Ellen Manning Dave & Jeannie Margherio Laura Margherio Mr. & Mrs. Philip McGinnis Louis J. & Joan Perona Paul & Carole Perona Marcia Pinter Jean Sale Ron & Sally Swingel Jim & Jude WimbiscusBertha Marciniak Maryann Barth

Frank J. Marinello Tony DakewiczAndy Marini Mr. & Mrs. Frank KoteckiDolores Massey Dennis & Janis DavitoTheresa Mattiacci Dorothy LundRosemary Mattioda Dominic & Vi Berta Mac & Gina Cawley Barb DeAngelo Family Kerry & Julie Eilers Buck & Bev Emmerling Frank & Mary Heuser Hair Raizor Jan-Nancy-Vera Mr. & Mrs. Richard Janko Betty A. Kunkel Bob & Cindy Lamboley Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Malooley Tim & Kathy Martin Ron & Karon Mini Louis & Joan Perona Mike & Julie Scott Mark & Paula Tomsha Mike & Karen YerlyBill Maurer Marian Cichy Joyce HeagyRegina Maurer Marian Cichy Lori Janko Wilke Paul WitzakDaniece McCarthy Mr.& Mrs. John McCarthyJames McCarthy John & Gerri McCarthyElsie McGillicuddy Catherine PeltonLydia McGraw Jim & Mary Ellen Mini Ron & Karon Mini Bo & Linda WindyWilliam McGunnigal Faculty & Staff of St. Bede Academy Don & Donna Aleksy Joanne Bejster John & Susan Bellino Mary Lou Bennington Helen Brown Mike Brown Paul & Tammi Carus Jim Cheli Ellen Eiten Gary & Mary Alice Eiten Bernie Eustice Gary & Kathy Filippini John & Jan Fusinatto Ron Groleau Family Leona Gunia Randy Gunia Family Tom & Mary Heitmann Bob & Kay Huettemann Betty Hurst Barney & Jaci Hydock David & Celeste Inman Virginia Joerger Betty A. Kunkel Eugene & Joan Kunkel Michael & Lisa Lau Mr. & Mrs. Myron Leffelman George & Patricia Leynaud

Kathy Martin George & Nancy Maze Ron & Karon Mini Joe & Celeste Nagle Steve & Lisa Pearson Louis & Joan Perona Tom & Rosalyn Pigati Bill & Bonnie Prokup Mr. & Mrs. Harry Prosinski Frank Schwab Family Dave Smith Family Dick & Beth Snyder Mike & Resa Stariha Roger & Marlene Tidaback Vescogni Law Office Edward & Mary Wieczorek Dan & Leann Wilcoxen Jim & Jude Wimbiscus Gary & Julia Yaklich Frank & Fran ZellerJames McKean Mary McKeanEdward McQuaid, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Ed KrolakDarlene Meier Dave & Marianne LasserManuel ‘Lolly’ Menendez Maryann BarthVictor Meyer, Jr. Donald & Peggy MeyerJames Michalski Mr. & Mrs. Edward KrolakFranklin Miller Ted & Kathy DeSerf Ellen Eiten Loretta Lorenzi Dave & Jeannie Margherio Laura Margherio Marcia PinterRay Monks Sr. Rick & Maria MattiodaTess Morrison Paul & Carole PeronaRachel J. Morris Kent & Joan WicksBud Moss Fred GoldenBetty Mrella Suzanne Grosenbach Mr. & Mrs. Ken KwitBill Mueller Mr. & Mrs. Mark DudekEdward Muhich Rich & Sue Ferretti Paul Kobbemann Paul & Carole Perona Mr. & Mrs. Jack WaylandDavid Muilenburg Ron & Karon MiniBetty Muzzarelli Maryann BarthNancy Nagel Eugene Lesniak Ron & Karon MiniEmily Nanni Buck & Bev EmmerlingLois Narog Jim Pyszka FamilyMary Lou Newman Dennis & Jill Alteri Jim Arkins Joan Crane

Betty A. Kunkel Ray & Carole Newman Charles & Carol Swanson Mike & Barb TaylorDelores O’Brien Johanna Bowland Marian StutzJohn O’Hara Mr. & Mrs. Edward KrolakPatricia O’Malley John & Stacy PrindevilleAlyce O’Neil Dan & Angie O’NeilDennis Oberg Mr. & Mrs. Francis TorriRichard Oberholz Lori Janko WilkeMary Ann Oklesen Mike & Diane Crowley Jerry & Joyce Gende Loretta Lorenzi Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Malooley Laura MargherioArt Oldenburg Mr. & Mrs. Tom ClearyJulius Orozco Dale & Mary PrindivilleJuanita Paden Ron & Karon MiniDavid Patarozzi Terry & Marie EmmerlingRichard Pawelek Tony DakewiczJodene Payne Don & Gloria SteichenGus Pekoc Dave & Judy DunsonDon Perch Jim & Jude WimbiscusClara Perra Sandy & Bill PerraHyacinth Perra Sandy & Bill PerraMargret Persy Mr. & Mrs. Tom ClearyJosette Peterson Drew & Denise Bernabei Dennis Davito Family Bruce & Beth YerlyRobert Pflibsen, Sr. Mickey Schmitt Mr. & Mrs. Jack WaylandKevin Phister Mr. & Mrs. Tom ClearyWilliam Pierson Jim Pyszka FamilyJames Piletic Jack & Gerri McCarthyLucille Pinter Kathleen WagnerDonald Pirch Mike & Diane Crowley Kerry & Julie Eilers Elmer & Jeannie Liesse Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Malooley Paul & Carole PeronaRobert Pizzamiglio Buck & Bev EmmerlingMary Potthoff Ted & Kathy DeSerf John & Linda Micheli Chris & Kathy Potthoff

Memorials

during the last five weeks we have celebrated one holiday after another. the celebrations have caused me to think about blessings, thanksgiving, and a vision for the future. christmas is a time when we give thanks to God for the wondrous gift of his Son who was sent into the world out of love to die for us and so save us. As disciples of Jesus we are also called to be his presence to one another, and so to gift one another. I have come to understand that without the gifts of so many people, Saint Bede as we know it could not exist. there is first of all the gift of the monks who are animated by a deep love of God and the need to share that good news with all who are part of Saint Bede or who visit us. the monks’ commitment to prayer and living the rule of Saint Benedict animates all we do. We are blessed by a wonderful group of dedicated administrators and staff who provide support and leadership for Saint Bede. All of them are dedicated to our good work and do so much above and beyond the call of duty. Of course, there are also the teachers who daily enter the classroom trying to inculcate a love of learning, and a sense of the mission that all of us have been given by christ. then there are the numerous friends and benefactors who generously support us. together we have been given all we need to make Saint Bede Abbey and Academy a place where people can experience God’s love and mercy, and hopefully embrace the call to bring that love and mercy to others.

Each of us needs to simply do our part. How blessed we are! counting our blessings should fill us to a deep spirit of thanksgiving, but how easy it would be to take our blessings for granted. Saint Paul writes that “We should always give thanks!” Whenever Jeannie puts a new pile of thank you letters on my desk, I let out a moan and interiorly say, “Not again!” But my frustration is not so much with saying thanks; it is more trying to understand how a brief note can convey our sense of gratitude for what people do for us. Your giving not only helps us pay the bills, it also reinforces the importance of our work at Saint Bede. And so I again thank all of you, from the largest to the smallest benefactor, for you are each doing your part and enabling us to continue to serve young people in our area, as well as those who visit the monastery to pray with us and seek refreshment for mind, body and spirit. Happy New Year! We begin another year full of hope and enthusiasm, with confidence that the blessings of the past are only a hint of the goodness God has in store for us in the future. the monastery has installed a new roof on the main area of the Abbey church. the completion of the room is being delayed by the need to let the new roof cure before it is completed. In April we will modernize our elevator which has not received any major overhaul since it was installed about 50 years ago. It has become unreliable in recent years and we hope the modernization process will improve its

efficiency and reliability. We continue to explore numerous other projects that are needed such as new windows for the Abbey and part of the Abbey church, repaving our roads, a new roof for the Abbey itself and so much more. Fr. Michael has bravely agreed to become our new webmaster for the Abbey with a goal of having the new site on-line in the early spring. Our previous site was woefully inadequate. the new site will have many features you will enjoy and will help keep you informed about what is happening here. We continue to work toward an Assisted Living and Memory care facility, as well as independent Senior Living on our property. By the time you receive this issue of the Bedan record there may be some major new developments appearing in the news. We look forward to this new mission of service to our many friends who make up the Saint Bede family. I have learned much from our past failure in attempting to develop these facilities and feel confident that I am now working with people who can make our dreams become a reality. donna and I will be making a number of trips this year to visit with our alumni and friends. I look forward to sharing our hopes and dreams with you. Almost all I have written pertains to the Abbey; much more will be happening in the Academy. Stay posted. And to all of you I say “thank You” for blessing us and moving with us into a future with many possibilities and great hope. May you, your families and friends experience a truly blessed New Year!

Abbot Philip gives Christmas sermon.

Thanksgiving...Christmas...New Year

I send you warm and heartfelt greetings as we welcome in another year together! the thoughtfulness,

kindness, and generosity shared by our alumni, friends, and family are humbling to say the least. thanks

to you, we are able to continue to do the great work that we do each day here at the Academy. Because

of you, we look to the future with hope and excitement. the future of Saint Bede Abbey & Academy are

bright with promise!

In my daily reflections, I came across this quote about a new year and felt it was most appropriate:

“The most sacred place dwells within our heart, where dreams are born and secrets sleep, a mystical

refuge of darkness and light, fear and conquest, adventure and discovery, challenge and transformation.

Our heart speaks for our soul every moment while we are alive. Listen... as the whispering beat repeats:

be...gin, be...gin, be...gin. It’s really that simple. Just begin.”

Royce Addington

And so, let us begin 2013. . .tOGEtHEr!

From the Heart,

donna


MemorialsDorothy Przybylinski LaRayne Remkus & MichaelMary Ann Pyszka Joseph V. Dooley W. Patrick Dooley William & Carolyn Entrican Ed & Reta ErsteldtRonald Raef Terry ConnollyVicky Reid Jan DavitoKathryn Reutcke Jim & Mary Ellen Mini Ron & Karon MiniA. J. Rich Mr. & Mrs. Jack WaylandVirginia Rodda Joseph CorsaleJohn Rudnicky Tom & Jackie O’SadnickJulia Rutgens Mike & Diane Crowley Frank & Mary Heuser Ron & Kim MiniAbram Rutherford Jim & Sue GarlandFrank Ryan Mr. & Mrs. Rolan BekeskiCharles Rylander Sandra PerraHossy Samlin Dennis Davito FamilyRobert Savage Jerry & Judy Bichl John WaylandMonica Schaefer Ed & Faye HettingerPeter Schaenzer Catherine PeltonIlse Schlenker Fred GoldenTerry Schmitt Gene & Ann WozniakMary Schmoeger Jack & Beth Arkins Billy Crane Joan Crane Ron & Kim Groleau Donald Hayden Mike & Mary Jalley Jay & Meg Knauf Mr. & Mrs. Edward Krolak Betty A. Kunkel Dan & Susie LawlerMary Schroeder Mr. & Mrs. Michael Boogemans Mac & Gina Cawley Joan Crane Bill Crane, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Stuart Jack Wayland FamilyLorraine Schuda Frank & Bernie Kotecki Laura Margherio Jim & Rose WallFelix ‘Phil’ Sedar Tom & Lois KoncanSophia Seremak Joseph Joseph Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kotecki Ed & Pat Krolak Ginger Schoeb

LaVonne Sheridan Drew & Denise Bernabei Dennis Davito Family Gary & Mary Alice Eiten Terry & Marie Emmerling Frank & Mary HeuserCarl Sieber, Jr. Leon & Joyce Muraro Mr. & Mrs. Jerry StuartDanny Sissel Thomas Tonozzi FamilyDennis Skoff Tom & Lois KoncanBarry Smedley Wendy FulmerBridget Smith Frank & Kris BorkowskyRaymond Smith Jean Sale Jack & Helen WaylandAudrey Smoode Mike & Diane Crowley Buck & Bev Emmerling Sharon McFaddenJose Soriado Dean & Jane SackRay Spayer Maryann BarthLeroy Spitz Ronald & Dorothy MalooleyJoseph Stachowicz Terry & Laurie Arkins Jospeh V. Dooley Rich & Sue Ferretti L. GuniaCarol Stewart Jim Arkins Terry & Laurie Arkins Joan Crane Mickey Schmitt Virginia Schulte Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Virgo Gene & Ann WozniakJanice Stopa Ron & Carol Kulpa Jim Pyszka Family Kent & Joarn WicksElaine Storkman Pat & Mary Jo Barry Darlene Kolodziej Paula Leggett Ron & Karon Mini Terry TempletonClara Strassburger Marianne Lasser Katherine Meier Julie Peterburs Christopher Strassburger Frederick StrassburgerJanyce Stuckert Mac & Gina Cawley Kerry & Julie Eilers Ronald & Dorothy MalooleyJames Suarez Sr. JoAnne PijanowskiJohn Suarez Evelyn CoulterDorothy Szafraniec Mr. & Mrs. John PrindevilleGerald Taber Terry & Marie Emmerling Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Magana

Celina Ponsetti Terando William & Mary Caldera Ron & Sally SwingelDonald Terando John Borsch, Jr. Jane Boutet Lucy Evans Mr. & Mrs. John Gaughan Mr. & Mrs. John Hager Shirley Hayden Patricia Mathis Louis & Joan Perona Thomas Tonozzi Family Mr. & Mrs. James WardKathleen Tonozzi Nellie Cattani Ellen Eiten Ronald & Dorothy MalooleyTom Torphy Terry ConnellyBridget Treharne Barney & Jaci Hydock Jim & Tammy PientaCarol Turinetti George & Gen Knafelc Bob & Connie Marini Sandra PerraTillie Twardowski Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth KwitZachary Vargo Mr. & Mrs. William Bickham Kathy Martin Jeanette Maurice Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Rimmele Mr. & Mrs. Tony Rizzo Alice Schmidt Audrey Smudzinski Rick Smudzinski Mr. & Mrs. Edward Wieczorek Marie ZandeckiVincent Vigneri Catherine AndersonMargaret Volpe Joseph Corsale Rich & Sue FerrettiJoseph Wagner Joseph TalianoKevin Wall Mr. & Mrs. John Gaughan Ron & Kim Groleau Betty Hurst Family Andy & Debbie Kunkel

Dennis & Amy Kunkel John & Linda Kunkel Mike & Nancy Stuart Derek & Stacey Wall Jim Wall Family Rustin & Tonya WhitneyMajorie L. Walter Rena Ingegnoli Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Malooley Bob & Carol SchmidtMargie Walters Paul & Carole PeronaWilliam Walters Ed & Reta ErsfeldtDon Weber John & Pat PrindevilleBen Weiblo Jim RooneyBernadette Wilder Robert & Bernadine Catalanello Joseph V. Dooley Dr. C. R. Jasiek James & Bernadette Lusietto Donald & Betty Lou Mathieson JoAnn Pijanowski Mr. & Mrs. Ray Shilkuski Audrey Smudzinski Betty Travers Mr. & Mrs. Harly Vogt Mr. & Mrs. George WeberCecelia Wilewski Jim & Mary Ellen MiniLance Wojciechowski Mary Jane Denny Betty A. Kunkel Dorothy Lund Bill & Peggy PlantanDave Woods Dan & Angela O’NeilGeorge Young Dan & Angie O’NeilJennie Zabukovec Tom & Lois KoncanIsabelle Zebron Leona Gunia & FayMary Zielke Frank & Carol DraslerJeanne Zoran Maryann Barth Mr. & Mrs. Dick Snyder Thomas Tonozzi Family Mr. & Mrs. Francis Torri, Jr.

These names indicate memorial gifts

mailed or delivered to Saint Bede

May 16, 2012 to December 31, 2012.

Some memorials, given at the time of visitation, are presented to Saint Bede by the family as a single

donation without individual donor names.

Each Sunday, Abbot Philip offers Mass in memory of the deceased listed in this issue

and past issues of The Bedan Record.

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From The Heart...

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