The Aspirant About The Labouré Society Why are we needed? Board of Directors Tim Bastian (Sabbatical) Rosa Cumare Christopher Johnson, SJ (Aspirant Alum) What have we accomplished? •Operating since 2003 •Over 255 assisted into formation to the priesthood or religious life •Over $3.2 million awarded, over 90% of aspirant funds received •A network of thousands of praying singles, families, religious, priests, & bishops •Efficient service: a modest staff of 3 employees in a donated office How do we do it? Tom Kissel Frank Moore Scott Osterling Casey Regan Shirley Seyfried George Zirnhelt Our Aspirants: President Staff Cy D. Laurent Founder and Executive Director John Flanagan Director of Operations Maritza Sanchez Aspirant Program Administrator The Labouré Society 651.452.1160 1365 Corporate Center Curve Suite 104 Eagan, MN 55121 www.LaboureSociety.org The Labouré Society is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization domiciled within the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis but is not a • Discern a vocation & are accepted into a diocese or religious community • Are blocked from entering or continuing vocational formation due to student loans • Apply to Labouré & meet intake requirements • Are trained in ethical fundraising – empowered with practical tools, personal mentoring, & accountability • Share their vocation stories & participate in building a culture of vocations & evangelization • Raise funds for Labouré to benefit many vocations • Are awarded monthly loan payments covering their educational loans • Receive final award payout after 3 years & enter freely into a lifetime of priestly or religious service The Labouré Society •Works with each aspirant to ensure all personal means are utilized to mitigate the loan amount (loan consolidation, asset review, financial counseling, employment, etc.) prior to acceptance into the program •Trains each aspirant in biblically based philanthropy • Forms a semi-annual ‘class’ of aspirants • Mentors each aspirant building a unified team; each individual works toward the collective goal • Provides ongoing accountability to ensure proper preparation & completion of personal fundraising plans •Equips each aspirant with an online fundraising platform for real time donation processing, reporting, assessment of goals & class interaction, marketing & communications tools •Facilitates ongoing communication & updates between aspirants & donors after formation entrance •Manages aspirant award payments while they are in formation •Completes award payout after 3 years active formation BRIDGE TO MIRACLES 1365 Corporate Center Curve, SuitE 104, Eagan, MN 55121 • LaboureSociety.org • 651-452-1160 The Labouré Society is a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit and all donations are tax deductible. Gifts solicited by our aspirants belong to Labouré and are dispersed upon board approved guidelines to ensure full compliance with IRS rulings. Aspirants who leave Labouré are not required to repay any funds disbursed but are strongly encouraged to support Labouré however possible. Funds awarded but not dispersed to a former aspirant are reallocated according to the aforementioned guidelines. Labouré News Delivering Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life through Student Loan Resolution | Winter 2015, Volumne 9, Issue 1 Thanks to You... Another Step Closer to Vocations A new class of aspirants is well on its way toward answering God’s call. Snow flurries and frigid temperatures greeted the winter, 2015 class of Labouré aspirants as they arrived in Minneapolis this past January; but the three days of training, prayer, and fellowship experienced at Labouré’s biannual “Boot Camp” provided a warm contrast to the blustery conditions outside. Labouré alumna, Caroline Villar, is in postulancy with the Missionary Sisters Servants of the Word. Labouré alumna, Sister Katheryn Teresa, recently expressed: she is having a wonderful year as a novice. The word is continuing to spread about Labouré. Please visit our new Website at www. LaboureSociety.org, or Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ labouresociety. Each day began with Mass celebrated by Labouré alum, Father Chris Johnson, and was followed by a full schedule of presentations, discussions, and workshops. As usual the aspirants were highly motivated, engaging presenters with questions and thought provoking insights. The energetic give and take resulted in many wonderfully uplifting and inspirational sessions. Now the work truly begins... Through your continued prayers and generous financial support, our current aspirants will succeed in eliminating the obstacles that prevent them from pursuing their vocations. In the coming months, perhaps more than ever, they will heed the advice of Saint Augustine: “Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on you.” MIRACLES The Labouré Society exists to provide financial assistance and spiritual support to individuals who must resolve student loans in order to pursue a vocation to the priesthood and/or religious life in the Catholic Church. TO Mission •There are an estimated 10,000 individuals discerning a priestly or religious vocation in the US annually •42% are blocked from pursuing this call due to educational loans* •The average vocational ‘aspirant’ in Labouré owes $45,000 in educational loans •Most religious communities cannot assume this debt •Most dioceses will allow some debt but have a limited threshold for acceptance *(NRVC Vision Study, 2010) BRIDGE A publication of The Labouré Society 1365 Corporate Center Curve Suite 104 Eagan, MN 55121 The Aspirant unit of the Archdiocese. A Publication of The Labouré Society Called to serve The Winter Class of 2015 Remembering Our Leader (1945–2015) The Labouré Society honors our leader, George Zirnhelt, Chairman of the Board of Directors, The Labouré Society, Inc. George is a dear friend, confidant, and associate of Labouré’s founder and executive director Cy Laurent. The relationship was the foundation for George’s imprint on and across the Labouré mission. Labouré draws close to family and community saddened by his loss and seeking meaning. MARVIN ABELLA Home: California Community: Capuchin Franciscans Alma Mater: ITT Techinical Insitute Major: Electronics Engineering Technology LARYN KOVALIK Home: California Jessica BLAS Home: Guam BRENDEN BELL Home: Nevada Community: Verbum Dei Missionary Fraternity Community: Discalced Carmelite Sisters Community: Oblates of the Virgin Mary Alma Mater: University of Illinois at Chicago Alma Mater: University of Guam Alma Mater: Boston College Major: Major: Major: Biomedical Visualization Elementary Education Theology, Philosophy SARAH MEIER Home: Colorado Community: Poor Clares of Bethlehem Monastery in Barhamsville, VA Alma Mater: Washington University in St. Louis Major: Physical Therapy George demonstrated tender virtues in his courage, optimism, and love of the Labouré mission: “to provide financial assistance and spiritual support to men and women who must resolve student loans in order to pursue their vocation to priesthood or religious life in the Catholic Church.” George showed great practical wisdoms brought from his broad history of involvement across Catholic institutions; prudently investing his time, talent, and treasure. Labouré knows George as a close friend, outstanding family man, servant leader, optimistic supporter, faithful role model, pragmatic organization builder, savvy business executive & entrepreneur, and lover of Jesus Christ and His Catholic Church. George immediately sparked kindred relationships with everyone he collaborated with at Labouré, bringing laughter, confidence, and hope. Labouré cherishes George Zirnhelt as a leader in our family. His spirit will live on as part of Labouré. We join with family, friends, and community in praying for George’s joy & peace in union with Jesus Christ. We pray and seek intercession for his wife Susan, his children, and his extended family. Prayers for all the faithfully departed. Prayers for religious vocations. Prayers for all who are in need. MARIA MARTINEZ Justin Leedy Home: Idaho Home: Illinois James Ritch Home: Rhode Island Home: Kansas Community: Dominican Order, Province of St. Joseph Community: Sisters of Christian Charity Community: The Servants of The Lord Alma Mater: Gonzaga University Alma Mater: International Academy of Design and Technology Alma Mater: University of Massachusetts Worcester Alma Mater: Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law Alma Mater: Benedictine College Major: Major: Major: Music Information Technology Neuroscience Thank you! enabled us to cope… In difficult moments, God always encouraged me to bring God Bless you! placed angels in our way to ease the challenges and gave everything to prayer and to ~The Labouré Society (board, staff, all 257 aspirants past & present, and their religious communities) us the strength we needed to face them. This experience believe that God has a plan led me to have a lasting and unshakable trust in God’s for me… I began to make providence...” regular visits to the chapel Join us in delivering much needed priests, sisters, and brothers to the Church. Labouré needs Prayer Partners, Regional Advocates, and Aspirant Accountability Partners. Email [email protected] to get involved. Together we have prayed for these vocations. Together we can deliver them to a Church in need. New York Community: Missionaries of Charity “Joyful Dominican priests... Volunteering Opportunities Home: Briana Murphy Community: Monastero di San Benedetto “I realized that God’s presence — His love and care — George Zirnhelt (second from left) celebrating the ordination of Labouré alum, Father Chris Johnson. Cialinett Colon –Cialinett Colon and felt my friendship with God strengthen.” –Jim Ritch Major: Law “...It was then that I knew the Lord was calling me to be His: I felt a joy and peace I had never felt before...” –Jessica Blas Major: Theology “I pray that God will grant me His blessing and give me the opportunity to be among these men, to faithfully live the Gospel and always be in service to His people.” –Marvin Abella Called to serve The Winter Class of 2015 Remembering Our Leader (1945–2015) The Labouré Society honors our leader, George Zirnhelt, Chairman of the Board of Directors, The Labouré Society, Inc. George is a dear friend, confidant, and associate of Labouré’s founder and executive director Cy Laurent. The relationship was the foundation for George’s imprint on and across the Labouré mission. Labouré draws close to family and community saddened by his loss and seeking meaning. MARVIN ABELLA Home: California Community: Capuchin Franciscans Alma Mater: ITT Techinical Insitute Major: Electronics Engineering Technology LARYN KOVALIK Home: California Jessica BLAS Home: Guam BRENDEN BELL Home: Nevada Community: Verbum Dei Missionary Fraternity Community: Discalced Carmelite Sisters Community: Oblates of the Virgin Mary Alma Mater: University of Illinois at Chicago Alma Mater: University of Guam Alma Mater: Boston College Major: Major: Major: Biomedical Visualization Elementary Education Theology, Philosophy SARAH MEIER Home: Colorado Community: Poor Clares of Bethlehem Monastery in Barhamsville, VA Alma Mater: Washington University in St. Louis Major: Physical Therapy George demonstrated tender virtues in his courage, optimism, and love of the Labouré mission: “to provide financial assistance and spiritual support to men and women who must resolve student loans in order to pursue their vocation to priesthood or religious life in the Catholic Church.” George showed great practical wisdoms brought from his broad history of involvement across Catholic institutions; prudently investing his time, talent, and treasure. Labouré knows George as a close friend, outstanding family man, servant leader, optimistic supporter, faithful role model, pragmatic organization builder, savvy business executive & entrepreneur, and lover of Jesus Christ and His Catholic Church. George immediately sparked kindred relationships with everyone he collaborated with at Labouré, bringing laughter, confidence, and hope. Labouré cherishes George Zirnhelt as a leader in our family. His spirit will live on as part of Labouré. We join with family, friends, and community in praying for George’s joy & peace in union with Jesus Christ. We pray and seek intercession for his wife Susan, his children, and his extended family. Prayers for all the faithfully departed. Prayers for religious vocations. Prayers for all who are in need. MARIA MARTINEZ Justin Leedy Home: Idaho Home: Illinois James Ritch Home: Rhode Island Home: Kansas Community: Dominican Order, Province of St. Joseph Community: Sisters of Christian Charity Community: The Servants of The Lord Alma Mater: Gonzaga University Alma Mater: International Academy of Design and Technology Alma Mater: University of Massachusetts Worcester Alma Mater: Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law Alma Mater: Benedictine College Major: Major: Major: Music Information Technology Neuroscience Thank you! enabled us to cope… In difficult moments, God always encouraged me to bring God Bless you! placed angels in our way to ease the challenges and gave everything to prayer and to ~The Labouré Society (board, staff, all 257 aspirants past & present, and their religious communities) us the strength we needed to face them. This experience believe that God has a plan led me to have a lasting and unshakable trust in God’s for me… I began to make providence...” regular visits to the chapel Join us in delivering much needed priests, sisters, and brothers to the Church. Labouré needs Prayer Partners, Regional Advocates, and Aspirant Accountability Partners. Email [email protected] to get involved. Together we have prayed for these vocations. Together we can deliver them to a Church in need. New York Community: Missionaries of Charity “Joyful Dominican priests... Volunteering Opportunities Home: Briana Murphy Community: Monastero di San Benedetto “I realized that God’s presence — His love and care — George Zirnhelt (second from left) celebrating the ordination of Labouré alum, Father Chris Johnson. Cialinett Colon –Cialinett Colon and felt my friendship with God strengthen.” –Jim Ritch Major: Law “...It was then that I knew the Lord was calling me to be His: I felt a joy and peace I had never felt before...” –Jessica Blas Major: Theology “I pray that God will grant me His blessing and give me the opportunity to be among these men, to faithfully live the Gospel and always be in service to His people.” –Marvin Abella The Aspirant About The Labouré Society Why are we needed? Board of Directors Tim Bastian (Sabbatical) Rosa Cumare Christopher Johnson, SJ (Aspirant Alum) What have we accomplished? •Operating since 2003 •Over 255 assisted into formation to the priesthood or religious life •Over $3.2 million awarded, over 90% of aspirant funds received •A network of thousands of praying singles, families, religious, priests, & bishops •Efficient service: a modest staff of 3 employees in a donated office How do we do it? Tom Kissel Frank Moore Scott Osterling Casey Regan Shirley Seyfried George Zirnhelt Our Aspirants: President Staff Cy D. Laurent Founder and Executive Director John Flanagan Director of Operations Maritza Sanchez Aspirant Program Administrator The Labouré Society 651.452.1160 1365 Corporate Center Curve Suite 104 Eagan, MN 55121 www.LaboureSociety.org The Labouré Society is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization domiciled within the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis but is not a • Discern a vocation & are accepted into a diocese or religious community • Are blocked from entering or continuing vocational formation due to student loans • Apply to Labouré & meet intake requirements • Are trained in ethical fundraising – empowered with practical tools, personal mentoring, & accountability • Share their vocation stories & participate in building a culture of vocations & evangelization • Raise funds for Labouré to benefit many vocations • Are awarded monthly loan payments covering their educational loans • Receive final award payout after 3 years & enter freely into a lifetime of priestly or religious service The Labouré Society •Works with each aspirant to ensure all personal means are utilized to mitigate the loan amount (loan consolidation, asset review, financial counseling, employment, etc.) prior to acceptance into the program •Trains each aspirant in biblically based philanthropy • Forms a semi-annual ‘class’ of aspirants • Mentors each aspirant building a unified team; each individual works toward the collective goal • Provides ongoing accountability to ensure proper preparation & completion of personal fundraising plans •Equips each aspirant with an online fundraising platform for real time donation processing, reporting, assessment of goals & class interaction, marketing & communications tools •Facilitates ongoing communication & updates between aspirants & donors after formation entrance •Manages aspirant award payments while they are in formation •Completes award payout after 3 years active formation BRIDGE TO MIRACLES 1365 Corporate Center Curve, SuitE 104, Eagan, MN 55121 • LaboureSociety.org • 651-452-1160 The Labouré Society is a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit and all donations are tax deductible. Gifts solicited by our aspirants belong to Labouré and are dispersed upon board approved guidelines to ensure full compliance with IRS rulings. Aspirants who leave Labouré are not required to repay any funds disbursed but are strongly encouraged to support Labouré however possible. Funds awarded but not dispersed to a former aspirant are reallocated according to the aforementioned guidelines. Labouré News Delivering Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life through Student Loan Resolution | Winter 2015, Volumne 9, Issue 1 Thanks to You... Another Step Closer to Vocations A new class of aspirants is well on its way toward answering God’s call. Snow flurries and frigid temperatures greeted the winter, 2015 class of Labouré aspirants as they arrived in Minneapolis this past January; but the three days of training, prayer, and fellowship experienced at Labouré’s biannual “Boot Camp” provided a warm contrast to the blustery conditions outside. Labouré alumna, Caroline Villar, is in postulancy with the Missionary Sisters Servants of the Word. Labouré alumna, Sister Katheryn Teresa, recently expressed: she is having a wonderful year as a novice. The word is continuing to spread about Labouré. Please visit our new Website at www. LaboureSociety.org, or Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ labouresociety. Each day began with Mass celebrated by Labouré alum, Father Chris Johnson, and was followed by a full schedule of presentations, discussions, and workshops. As usual the aspirants were highly motivated, engaging presenters with questions and thought provoking insights. The energetic give and take resulted in many wonderfully uplifting and inspirational sessions. Now the work truly begins... Through your continued prayers and generous financial support, our current aspirants will succeed in eliminating the obstacles that prevent them from pursuing their vocations. In the coming months, perhaps more than ever, they will heed the advice of Saint Augustine: “Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on you.” MIRACLES The Labouré Society exists to provide financial assistance and spiritual support to individuals who must resolve student loans in order to pursue a vocation to the priesthood and/or religious life in the Catholic Church. TO Mission •There are an estimated 10,000 individuals discerning a priestly or religious vocation in the US annually •42% are blocked from pursuing this call due to educational loans* •The average vocational ‘aspirant’ in Labouré owes $45,000 in educational loans •Most religious communities cannot assume this debt •Most dioceses will allow some debt but have a limited threshold for acceptance *(NRVC Vision Study, 2010) BRIDGE A publication of The Labouré Society 1365 Corporate Center Curve Suite 104 Eagan, MN 55121 The Aspirant unit of the Archdiocese. 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