Appreciation and Gratitude from Romo Redempt
Greetings to you all: Umat Katolik Indonesia di Dallas (ICC-Dallas),
It began in August 2021 when I came to the US to pursue further studies at Loyola University Chicago. The lack of community life (hidup komunitas biara) and the experience of life in Chicago made me feel lonely, frightened, insecure, stressed, and worried…. The picture above with the word “stressed” indicates the struggles as I opened a new page of my life here in Chicago.
I acknowledge that the journey was not easy. However, I believe that God, who called and entrusted this mission to me, is always there through the presence and support of His people, especially ICC-Dallas who have been a great support for me.
I am so blessed to be part of the ICC-Dallas and to learn, share, and serve you all. Therefore, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude and thanks to you all: Rubi Satrio for his leadership, his leadership team, and all members of the community. Maaf ya…saya tidak bisa sebut satu per satu.
Your support and prayers have been instrumental in my journey over these three years until I graduated with a Master of Arts in Counseling for Ministry (MACM). Saya juga minta maaf bila pelayanan dan partisipasi saya dalam komunitas kurang memuaskan dan menyapa semua anggota.
It is time to return to “Galilee.” Back to the first picture, my journey started with the word “stressed,” but your support transformed it into “desserts.” It is sweet, delicious, and happy…. That shows my feelings about celebrating this achievement, serving you, and being part of this community.
I hope you all continue to support and pray for me as I embark on my next mission in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, where I will be part of the formation team (pendamping para frater). May this spirit of “desserts” continue to inspire and motivate me in my new endeavor. If you come to Indonesia, please visit our formation house in Yogya.
Terima kasih and sampai ketemu lagi. Doaku menyertaimu semua!
God bless each of you, your family, and our community (ICC-Dallas),
Fr. Redempt Jawa, CSsR
May 25, 2024
Very good reflection of the journey, Romo. Amazing para Romo yang harus cepat beradaptasi terus karena diutus ke sana ke mari selalu. Terima kasih atas bimbingan Romo. Kita semua senang ada Romo yang konsisten dengan kami, jadi bisa ada perkembangan di sisi rohani kami. Sampai berjumpa lagi, Romo. – Yuni Katopo yang dtg dari Chicago ke Dallas 2022