Board of Directors

RESOLUTION of AUGUST 1980

WHEREAS all have an obligation before the Almighty God to account for all
their material possessions, and this obligation is particularly important in a
religious congregation, manifesting itself in the fulfillment of the vow of and
virtue of poverty,

WHEREAS further, the Father Founder has stated many times to Fr. Charles
Carpenter, M.A.P. that those congregations that fail in poverty disappear
because of the wrath of God,

WHEREAS further, we have observed that there has been a noticeable absence
of poverty and carelessness in material things and gifts of the donors. Specific
manifestations of the lack of poverty include:

1 Failure to safe-guard the precious gift of chickens given to the

monastery, failing in obedience to the founder who expressly told Fr.
Charles to safeguard the chicken coup securing it properly from
“rapacious birds and other wild animals.”
2 Lack of will in the timely implementation of the accounting procedures,
including the failure to send vouchers in a timely fashion, and in some
cases, the failure to complete vouchers before expenditures as the
procedure was explained by the Board of Directors’ accountant, Alex
Manahan.
3 The failure to efficiently organize the labor of the brothers. This was so
noticeable that Mr. Winston Hanks, a visitor, was scandalized by the lack
of productivity of the brothers, and he told the same to a benefactor,
Kevin Matthews.
4 The fact that two of the brothers, David and Gregorio, told the
accountant in his official visit in March of 1980 that there was a general
feeling among the brothers that the directors were “stingy” with the
funds.
5 The failure of the brothers to disburse funds for the appropriated purpose.
A case in point is $500.00 sent twice for the same item, to wit, a pump
and filter.
6 The failure to protect the property of the monastery, for example
allowing water to leak onto bags of cement and ruining same and failure
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to properly secure same resulting in the theft of a great deal more
cement.
7 The failure to use the property for producing proper vegetables, fruits,
and other reasonable uses. For example, the failure to arrange the
planting of corn on time in 1979, and the total failure in 1980. This was
explained by Joseph o’Connor to the superior and the brothers in May of
this year. In all of this is seen the lack of spirit of organization in the
superior and also his reluctance in delegating his powers to others who
can do the work, and

WHEREAS FURTHER, there is noticeable lack of basic catechetical training

among the brothers, as evidenced by brother Jim McManahan who left the
congregation without the fundamentals of catechism, and

WHEREAS FURTHER, since the spirit of our congregation is semi-

contemplative and eventually has to have perpetual adoration of the most
Blessed Sacrament, we are not called to be out of the monastery the whole day.
Even now, instead of sending the brothers out and untrained they should be
encouraged to study the basic things that they don’t know, namely the
catechism or christian doctrine and extra time spend time in prayer before the
Blessed sacrament. This is their best apostolate especially during formation.

WHEREAS here in California the religious orders, including the Claretians,

send their novices out to the parishes and churches for the day only on
Sundays, since this is only proper because all the people are on the grounds of
the church and together with the pastor they help people young and old. The
young people are free that day, they are not in the schools as they are during the
week. They are free there together with the older people to receive instructions.
To send our brothers during the week outside is foolishness and great danger
for the vocations of the novices because of the flirtation of the girls. Young
boys are, or should be, in the schools as our boys should be doing the work of
their obligation in the monastery, and thanking God for having so easy their
meals from the generous benefactors, who out of their poverty, are helping
them.

WHEREAS according to canon law the will of the founder is most important
and sufficient in itself and without any further inquiry.
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

1 The real spirit of poverty should be kept, out of filial fear of the
punishments of God.
2 Everyone, from the superior to the last of the subjects, should examine
themselves each day on how they keep the spirit of holy poverty.
3 There should be a scrupulous observance of the accounting procedures
set forth by the Board of Directors.
4 The superior should be willing to know his limitations, and on things he
cannot do, he should be willing to delegate to his subalterns. He should
never make it difficult for the subjects to accomplish something that he is
unable to do.
5 The superior with loving kindness, and never with a cold attitude, should
approach his subjects and help them in all ways he can, many times a
day, if it is necessary. One of the vocations of your monastery was about
to quit, because of the coldness of the superior.
6 It is vitally important to train the brothers in their basic knowledge of
catechism, that most of them don’t know. This way their pastoral work
on Sundays will be efficacious. This is a serious duty of the superior.
7 This document should be translated into spanish and a copy returned to
the Board of Directors forthwith. Further this document should be read
three times, morning, noon and night, to every member of the monastery.
Believe us, dear brothers, it is not easy or pleasant to convey this
message to you, who are so dear to our hearts. But our duty before the
almighty God demands it. If you take this properly, you are working for
real humility and sanctity, but if you don’t, it will be your most wretched
disgrace.

These resolutions are hereby adopted by the Father Founder and the Board of
Directors on this Sunday of August 31, 1980.

( S I G NAT U R E S )

Father Aloysius Ellacuria, CMF* Joseph E. O’Connor

Anthony J. Arpaia Kevin J. Manion
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RESOLUTION OF JULY 1985

BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

1. No funds shall be sent to Alamos or Guadalajara until there is a complete

accounting sent to each of the members of the Board of all funds held by, in control of, or
available to the religious congregation of the Missionaries of Perpetual Adoration erected
as a Pious Association in the Diocese of Ciudad Obregon, Sonora. Such account shall
include bank accounts, petty cash, uncashed checks, undeposited cash donations, or any
other monies from any and all sources in any and all places. Furthermore such accounting
shall include an itemized listing of names of donors and/or sources of funds.
2. There be a statement signed by the Fr. Superior that the congregation is
functioning according to the intentions of the Order’s Founder Fr. Aloysius Ellacuria,
C.M.F., i.e. in prayer life, discipline, sacrifice, leisure travel, etc.
3. That all members of the Missionaries of Perpetual Adoration (M.A.P.) have
been educated as to the life of the Fonder, Fr. Aloysius Ellacuria, C.M.F. and that his
name be used in word and writing in all formal functions of M.A.P.
4. The FORMULA OF PROFESSION include the following statement, “in
accordance with the intentions of Father Founder, Fr. Aloysius Ellacuria, C.M.F.” This
statement should be amended to the formula of profession of religious vows as stated in
the Constitutions of the Missionaries of Perpetual Adoration, and this statement shall be
used in professions which are upcoming on August 15th.
5. A statement as to professed, novices, and postulants presently at Alamos and
Guadalajara and/or their status, daes of expected ordination, etc. be provided to each of
the members of the Board of Directors with the statement of complete accounting
referred to in paragraph “A” above.
6. The complete accounting statement referred to in paragraph “A” shall be signed
by the Father Superior and each of the professed members.

These resolutions are hereby adopted by the Board of Directors established by Fr.
Aloysius Ellacuira, CMF on Sunday, July 28, 1985.

( S I G NAT U R E S )

Kevin Matthews, President Dr. Franklin J. Dailey, MD, Secretary

APPROVED AS TO FORM: Anthony J. Arpaia

Joseph E. O’Connor