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Terry Gillespie
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Scott and Barbara Gillis flew from Hawaii to Arkansas to make their temporary professions in the domestic expression during the Mass at the Fire of God retreat.



Fr. Bob Dombrowski blessing the heart-taus that the Gillis' will receive.



Scott Gillis makes his promises into the hands of our superior, John Michael Talbot.



Barbara Gillis signs her 3-year temporary profession.



John Michael explains the significance of the heart-tau and suggests that they be worn everywhere.



Scott and Barbara receive their new heart-taus.



Our newly temporary professed brother and sister are introduced to the community.



Scott and Barbara's commitment papers are placed on the altar for the duration of the Mass.



A reception for the Gillis' was held in the Retreat Center's dining room after the Mass with the monastic community.



A BSCD information table set up by Don & Mary Ann Frank at a "Come & See" Vocations event held by the Diocese of Gallup recently drew the attention of many. The Franks reported a good attendance at the diocesan event, and hope their efforts will bear fruit.


Many members of the Southwest Region pitched in to help with sales at John Michael Talbot's booth at SCRC in Anaheim, California including Dian and Ken Card, Jeannette Humes and Debbie Ballard.

 



Jeannette Humes (left) and Debbie Ballard (right) take a moment to pose.






As part of their meeting in Tohatchi, New Mexico, members of the Southwest Region did door-to-door ministry at Gameco.


An informal regional meeting at Tohatchi, NM was held. Pictured above are members outside the hogan chapel and below inside during their prayer meeting.

 
Don and Ros Baur made their lifetime professions as members of the Brothers and Sisters of Charity, Domestic Expression, at St. Timothy's Parish in Mesa, Arizona on August 28, 2006.