AHFI International Clergy Retreat + Youth & Young adult Retreat
2nd AHFI World Congress November 2019
Top Photo: ICR 2011 at Rome, Italy with Raymond Cardinal Burke, center, from left, Fr Jose Viola, OATH, Fr. Bing Arellano, Spiritual Director of OATH, Fr. Michael Houser, Fr. Aaron Nord, Fr. Martin Mannion, Fr. Augustine, SMP, Fr. Rodger Flemming, Fr. Mark Chrismer all from Archdiocese of St. Louis, Fr. Jeffrey Stone, Archdiocese of Springfield, Fr. Frances, Janice Pohlmann, Ester Figueroa, Ruby Casino, and Noel Casino, AHFI Covenanted Members and Promoters.
Bottom Photo: ICR 2006 at St Louis, Missouri Archbishop Koi from Thailand, Bishop Robert Hermann from St. Louis, and other priests from Philippines, Ireland, Hong Kong, South Korea, Poland, Australia, Malaysia, India, and Nigeria
We thank you, God our Father, for those who have responded to your call to priestly ministry. Accept this prayer we offer on their behalf: Fill your priests with the sure knowledge of you love. Open their hearts to the power and consolation of the Holy Spirit. Lead them to new depths of union with your Son. Increase in them profound faith in the Sacraments they celebrate as they nourish, strenghten and heal us. Lord Jesus Christ, grant that these, your priests, may inspire us to strive for holiness by the power of their example, as men of prayer who ponder your word and follow your will. O Mary, Mother of Christ and our mother, guard with your maternal care these chosen ones, so dear to the Heart of your Son. Intercede for our priests that, offering the Sacrifice of your Son, they may be conformed more each day to the image of your Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen
Bottom Photo: ICR 2006 at St Louis, Missouri Archbishop Koi from Thailand, Bishop Robert Hermann from St. Louis, and other priests from Philippines, Ireland, Hong Kong, South Korea, Poland, Australia, Malaysia, India, and Nigeria
We thank you, God our Father, for those who have responded to your call to priestly ministry. Accept this prayer we offer on their behalf: Fill your priests with the sure knowledge of you love. Open their hearts to the power and consolation of the Holy Spirit. Lead them to new depths of union with your Son. Increase in them profound faith in the Sacraments they celebrate as they nourish, strenghten and heal us. Lord Jesus Christ, grant that these, your priests, may inspire us to strive for holiness by the power of their example, as men of prayer who ponder your word and follow your will. O Mary, Mother of Christ and our mother, guard with your maternal care these chosen ones, so dear to the Heart of your Son. Intercede for our priests that, offering the Sacrifice of your Son, they may be conformed more each day to the image of your Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen
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Comments from attendees of ICR 2011
“The retreat had a wonderful presentation on the role of the
Blessed Virgin in spiritual warfare. It was wonderful to hear one
of the priests, an exorcist from the diocese of Rome, describe how
Mary had come to help and free people he had known from the
attacks of the evil spirits. Another good presentation had a
psychologist describe some psychological disorders that might be
mistaken for cases of spiritual warfare. The presenters also gave
us much encouragement to be good priests, and suggestions for
our prayer and priestly life. As a priest studying in Rome, I also
enjoyed the retreat because it gave me a chance to see some of
my brothers from St. Louis.”
Fr. Aaron Nord, Archdiocese of St Louis
“I attended the Alliance of the Two Hearts International Clergy
Retreat in Rome this past November and was very impressed by
grateful for the opportunity I was given to attend the retreat and
appreciate the generosity of those who made it possible.”
Fr. Mark Chrismer, Archdiocese of St Louis
Blessed Virgin in spiritual warfare. It was wonderful to hear one
of the priests, an exorcist from the diocese of Rome, describe how
Mary had come to help and free people he had known from the
attacks of the evil spirits. Another good presentation had a
psychologist describe some psychological disorders that might be
mistaken for cases of spiritual warfare. The presenters also gave
us much encouragement to be good priests, and suggestions for
our prayer and priestly life. As a priest studying in Rome, I also
enjoyed the retreat because it gave me a chance to see some of
my brothers from St. Louis.”
Fr. Aaron Nord, Archdiocese of St Louis
“I attended the Alliance of the Two Hearts International Clergy
Retreat in Rome this past November and was very impressed by
grateful for the opportunity I was given to attend the retreat and
appreciate the generosity of those who made it possible.”
Fr. Mark Chrismer, Archdiocese of St Louis
Fr. Andrew Chalkey, OMI one of the responsible priest who promotes the Alliance of the Two Hearts in Greater St. Louis since 2001. He spend 16 years in Tawi-Tawi, Philippines, predominantly Muslim area and have been loved by them. He helps celebrate mass on First Friday and First Saturday vigils, Home Enthronement and Prayer meetings. Fr. Andy Chalkey resides in the neighborhood of the Shrine of Our Lady of Snows, in Belleville, Illinois.
We invite First Friday Vigil celebrant
If you would like to celebrate First Friday vigil mass at Ascension Catholic Church, Chesterfield, St Mathias on Lemay or St. Rose of Lima, Quincy, Illinois or other Local chuches. Please e-mail to jmj@ath-stl.org and let us know what month would you prefer to celebrate a Vigil Mass. We all welcome all the priests. We thank GOD for your commitment, love and spiritual guidance. Info: First Friday vigil mass is celebrated at 8:00 pm or 8:30 pm and First Saturday Vigil Mass is at midnight following First Friday mass.
The following are priests who celebrated Holy Mass on First Friday and First Saturday vigils, celebrated Holy Mass during retreat , provided Spiritual talks or have done Home Enthronement for the Alliance of the Two Hearts in Missouri Chapter:
Cardinal Raymond Burke, Vatican
Cardinal Justin Rigali, Knoxville, TN
Arcbbishop Mitchell T. Rozanski, Archdiocese of St Louis
Archbishop Robert Carlson, Archdiocese of St Louis
Bishop Robert E. Hermann, Emeritus Bishop, Archdiocese of St. Louis
Bishop Mark S. Rivituso, Auixillary Bishop, Archdiocese of St Louis
Bishop Edward Rice, Archdiocese of Springfield
Bishop Joseph Coffey, USN St John Paul, Washington, DC
Msgr. Edmond Griesedieck, Archdiocese of St Louis
Msgr. Dennis Stehly, Vicar General, Archdiocese of St Louis
Msgr. John Shamleffer, Archdiocese of St Louis
Msgr. Timothy Cronin, Resident AP St Clement of Rome
Msgr. Joseph Pins Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis (Deceased)
Msgr. Mark Ullrich, Pastor of Sacred Heart, Florissant
Msgr. Michael Witt, Pastor of All Saints, University City
Fr. Abraham Arganiosa, Manila
Fr. Aaron Nord, Administrator of Immaculate Heart of Mary South City
Fr. Andy Knopp, OMI Our Lady of Snows
Fr. Alex Nord, AP, St Joseph Cottleville
Fr. Andrew Auer, AP, St Clare of Assisi, Ellisville
Fr. Andrew Chalkey, OMI, Belleville, Illinois
Fr. Anthony Ochoa, Pastor of All Souls
Fr. Anthony Gerber, AP
Fr. Augustine Wetta, OSB, St Louis Priory
Fr. Bartholomew C. Anokwute, Archediocese of Springfield, MO
Fr. Brian Fischer, Pastor of St Patrick Wentzville
Fr. Brian Hecktor, Pastor, St Mark Catholic
Fr. Christopher Adinuba, Chaplain of Missouri Baptist
Fr. Dane Westhoff, AP of St Joseph Cottleville
Fr. David Kemna, Religious Order
Fr. David Novak, Retired
Fr. David Uribe, OMI , Director of Our Lady of Snows, Belleville
Fr. Dennis Port, Pastor of St. Mattias - Lemay
Fr. Dominic Ibok, Dominican
Fr. Elmer Empinado, Archdiocese of Manila
Fr. Edward Stanger, Pastor of Holy Infant - Ballwin
Fr. Eric Olsen, Pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Fr. Elvis Mwani, OMI, Our Lady of Snows
Fr. Fadi Auro, Archdiocese of St Louis
Fr. Henry Purcell, AP, ICD
Fr. Iwoeji
Fr. Ihewulezi Cajetan, Religious Order Nigeria
Fr. James Theiby, Associate Pastor, Archdiocese of St Louis
Fr. Jeffrey Massen
Fr. Jeffrey Stone, Archdiocese of Springfield, IL
Fr. John Carberry, Archdiocese of Springfield, Illinois, Retired
Fr. John Hansen, Superior, Society of Mother of Peace
Fr. John Ledesma, China
Fr. Jonathan Dizon, Archdiocese of Kansas
Fr Joseph Jiang, Cathedral Basilica
Fr. Joseph, Society of Mother Peace
Fr. Jim Goeke, JC
Fr. Lijo Kallarachal, Pastor of St Martin De Porres
Fr. Macarius Etim, SMP
Fr. Mark Chrismer, Religious Order
Fr. Mark Bozada, Pastor of St. Mary and St. James (Catawissa)
Fr. Manny Quizon, Archdiocese of Springfield
Fr. Mathew Cheruparambil, Pastor
Fr. Michael Houser, Religious Order (Europe)
Fr. Michael Lampe, AP Ascension Church, Chesterfield
Fr. McDermott, AP
Fr. McDonald Nah, SVD Associate Pastor of St Nicholas, St. Louis
Fr. Nicholas Winkler, Associate Pastor of Immaculate Conception
Fr. Noah Waldman, Sts Joachim and Ann
Fr. Peter Balili, Archdiocese of Belleville
Fr. Peter Fonseca, Associate Pastor, Queen of All Saints
Fr. Peter Faimega, AP All Saints, St Peter
Fr. Raymond Hagar, Pastor of St Barnabas Apostle, O'Fallon
Fr. Rodger Flemming, Pastor, Potosi, Archdiocese of St. Louis
Fr. Ron Lorilla, Parochial Vicar, Archdiocese of Springfield, Effingham IL
Fr. Renato Naca, Archdiocese of Manila
Fr. Sebastian Mundakal, Pastor Our Lady of Sorrows
Fr. Servacio , Alton, IL Chaplain BJC
Fr. Steven Schumacher, AP Ascension Chesterfield
Fr. Timothy Elliot, Pastor of St Gianna - Wentzville
Fr. Timothy Mulchehy, LC
Fr. Timothy Noelker, Pastor of St Cecilia
Fr. Tom Ovalle, OMI Director of Our Lady of Snows
Fr. Thomas Berg, LC
Fr. Thomas Keller, Pastor of Assumption - Mattese
Fr. Thomas Molini, Pastor of Ascension Church, Chesterfield
Fr. Thomas Vellappallil, MS
Fr. Timothy Henderson, AP St Clare of Assisi
Fr. Vincent Heier, Retired
(We have several priests that have celebrated the Alliance of the Holy Family Vigil and are not listed here. We apologized and would like you to send us an email at jmj@ath-stl.org if you have celebrated Mass with us.
(Listing is from year 2000 and to present.)
Note: Active priests may have been reassigned to different parishes, out of state, out of country or has been retired.