21 July 2024

Homily #252: "Forming Your Heart as a Christian Leader (with Reference to Deacon Gene O'Sullivan)"

 


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnNdNPchfvs

10am Mass



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKWMpCNX_yc

8am Mass


At the 8am & 10am Masses today, I mentioned Deacon Gene of St. John's in Milpitas (Diocese of San Jose) and his wife, Lois, to celebrate my 10 year anniversary in the diaconate.
I was an altar server alongside him when I first met him at age 16.
'Found out just this afternoon that his death day (July 12, 2002) is the same day as my wedding anniversary (July 12, 2003) but a year apart.
Kindly say a prayer for the repose of his soul and his wife's soul. Here's his obituary. One of these days, I'll find a photo of him.



Obituary for Deacon Eugene T. O'Sullivan (Lois) from San Jose Mercury News

Eugene T. O’SullivanOBITUARY

O’SULLIVAN, Eugene T.– Born September 23, 1925, in San Francisco, peacefully joined his wife Lois and son John in eternal rest on July 12, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his children: Patricia O’Sullivan, Rosaleen Galluzzi, Daniel O’Sullivan and Kevin O’Sullivan, by his sister, Rosaleen O’Sullivan, R.S.M., by eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild, by son and daughters-in-law, and cousins in the San Francisco area and in Ireland.””Deacon Gene”” was ordained a deacon of the Diocese of San Jose in 1983, and served the parishes of Ascension in Saratoga and St. John the Baptist in Milpitas for many years. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in the closing days of WWII; his service enabled him to graduate from the University of Washington. He met and married his wife Lois (originally from Connecticut) in 1950 in Richland, Washington, as a young electrical engineer working in the early days of atomic energy.After the birth of their fifth child in 1955, Gene and Lois made several career moves in support of his personal vision for the growth of peaceful uses of nuclear energy, taking their children to southern California, San Jose, Maryland, New Jersey, and finally back “”home”” to the Bay Area. In the mid-seventies, while still living in New Jersey, Gene increasingly felt a stronger call to his faith and began his studies in the deaconate program of Paterson Diocese.His job transferred him back to California, where he formally entered the deaconate and began his service with the church. He particularly enjoyed working with adult catechumens and was a gifted homilist. As a husband, father, brother, and deacon, he was well loved and respected as a good and wise man.Throughout the declining health of his last five years, his incredible spirit and resilience amazed all who knew him. His eternal optimism, his belief in having and following dreams, his quiet humor and twinkling eyes will be deeply missed.The family requests that any memorial donations be made to the American Heart Association of the St. Vincent de Paul Society (of which he was a member). Services have been held.




 

20 July 2024

Taught Evening Parish Baptism Class

 



20 parents & 14 godparents for 14 babies/toddlers


Allan Fulgencio's siblings were in attendance.  Allan (my former student) was present when Venus (my former student) baptized her daughter.

14 July 2024

3 Updates

 3 updates:

1) Tove Ann and I celebrated our 21st Wedding Anniversary on July 12.

2) After 18 years of homeschool, our 19 y.o. son made Dean's Honor List his first year at a secular college.  Thank you, Kolbe Academy (www.kolbe.org)!

3) I am grateful to have celebrated 10 years in the Order of Deacon (June 28) which includes 3 years as a VPD chaplain.

Thank you, God, and thank you, everyone!




13 July 2024

Conversation With My Former Student, Jonathan Biascan, on Teaching My Son John Paul

JULY 12

Jonathan: Happy Anniversary!

Me: Awww thank you.  You remember!  Thank you.  

I hear that you have my son as your student.  How poetic!! 


JULY 13

Me: Take care of my son, Master.  Prepare him for a cruel world that he will have to face.  ...and bring to Christ.




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ADDENDUM

Me to my son, John Paul, last year: Go to Mr. B. for your philosophy training.  (He'll help shield you from Nietzsche.)

21st Wedding Anniversary

02 July 2024

Swearing in of New Officer

'Present for swearing in of new officer "Richard" at VPD Training Room.



 


From VPD FB page:

Vallejo, we are pleased to introduce Officer Richard Agoncillo, badge #784, as the newest member of our police department.


Originally from Daly City and raised in Fremont, California, Officer Agoncillo brings a wealth of experience to our community. He served in the United States Marine Corps for eight years, starting in 2012, followed by two years with the Army National Guard. His law enforcement journey includes two years with the New Orleans Police Department, from 2019 to 2021, before he returned to California to be closer to his family.


Officer Agoncillo is fluent in Tagalog and he is pursuing a degree in Homeland Security at American Public University. In his leisure time, he enjoys playing basketball and spending quality time with his family.


Officer Agoncillo loves the diversity of Vallejo and is committed to serving and protecting our residents.


We are excited to have Officer Agoncillo join our ranks and look forward to his contributions to our community. His dedication and experience will undoubtedly enhance the Vallejo Police Department.


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