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<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0DeSousa House,\u00a0Holy Spirit Parish, Fremont, CA<\/p>\n
A Multiplex of Religious Education Classrooms (8), Offices (4),\u00a0 Library,Gathering\/Meeting Room and the\u00a0<\/p>\n
135-seat The Valley Theater<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n The film for the 5th Sunday of the Year as presented in Lights, Camera, Faith: A Movie Lectionary, Cycle B <\/a><\/em>(by Peter Malone, MSC and Rose Pacatte, FSP) Pauline Books & Media<\/a>\u00a0was \u201cPatch Adams\u201d, directed by\u00a0Tom Shadyac,\u00a0about a real life doctor who believes, \u201cYou treat a disease, you win, you loose. You treat a person, I guarantee you, you\u2019ll win, no matter what the outcome.\u00a0\u201d Stars Robin Williams. The Gospel was Mark 1:29-39 about the beginning of Jesus\u2019 healing ministry.<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 We were so very pleased to be part of what I think is a prophetic moment for evangelization, and ongoing faith formation: using contemporary film to bridge faith and life.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n My\u00a0Interview with Deacon Bill Drobick<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n SR: What year did the project begin?<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n DB:<\/strong>\u00a0The project began in 2001.\u00a0 <\/span>Holy Spirit School needed space, wanted mine (three classrooms under the church.) Our pastor at that time, Fr. Moran, said I could design\u00a0a new\u00a0building if I ran a capital campaign.\u00a0 <\/span>Eight years later\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n SR: You said several times this weekend that Lights, Camera, Faith: A Movie Lectionary (by Peter Malone, MSC and Rose Pacatte, FSP, Pauline Books & Media<\/a>) is what convinced the diocesan building commission to approve the theater. Which volume was it?<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n DB:<\/strong> I think I used\u00a0Lights, Camera, Faith: A Movie Lectionary Cycle C<\/a>.\u00a0 <\/span>Yep, it was for the 9th Sunday of the Year.\u00a0 <\/span>I remember because I often used the movie for that Sunday \u201cThe Green Mile\u201d as my example.\u00a0 <\/span>Tom Hanks is from Oakland, and this Chicago boy, me,\u00a0sometimes has street smarts to offer convincing motivation! <\/span><\/p>\n What really convinced them [to build the theater and allow seats that would be permanently fixed to the floor) was the connection I was able to show them between the liturgy, scripture readings (here Luke 7:1-10) and the movies through Lights, Camera, Faith: A Movie Lectionary<\/em>. That\u2019s what really did it.<\/span><\/p>\n SR: How would you describe your vision for the DeSousa House\/Multiplex?<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n DB:<\/strong> My vision for the Center came from problem-solving as a fairly new Director of Religious Education (DRE).\u00a0 <\/span>I started here in 1997, and could honestly say my own kids helped me see what was boring about confirmation classes, etc.\u00a0 <\/span>Add to that the toughest audience being junior high, which I taught.\u00a0 <\/span>Media saved me!\u00a0 <\/span>Fr. Michael Scully, OFM, Cap., was my \u201cJohn the Baptist\u201d for movies.\u00a0 <\/span>His series of \u201cThe Message of Film\u201d became my favorite part of junior high catechesis.\u00a0 <\/span>Then I got some snippets (clips)\u00a0from \u201cEdge TV\u201d (now defunct) and a Catholic high school series called \u201cyouth2youth\u201d to spice up my large group classes.\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 All DREs will get lots of\u00a0students for First Holy Communions, but when you can attract and keep middle grade\/jr. high\/high school confirmation classes packed, you know you\u00a0are onto\u00a0something.\u00a0 <\/span>So\u00a0this experience of this\u00a0most exciting and growing catecheses is what drove the vision at first.\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n SR: And for grown-ups?<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n DB:<\/strong> <\/span>Then I saw where adults had virtually nothing and poor RCIA had to watch videos on a tiny wall mounted tube TV.\u00a0 <\/span>So the adults were\u00a0 <\/span>actually icing on the cake for me, but cemented the diocesan review committee\u2019s decision to approve our project, I think.<\/span><\/p>\n (Each classroom has a flat screen TV\/monitor with a computer connection; DVD\u2019s can be played from a central station or in a specific classroom by a laptop connection. Streaming video is also available in each classroom.)<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n SR: How would you describe the grant foundation\u2019s reasons for giving you the money for this project?<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n DB:<\/strong> <\/span>My sense of the Valley Foundation was that they were not at first inclined to invest in our project, because we had a large plant with lots of buildings already.\u00a0 <\/span>It took\u00a0an inside view and my passion for media to convince them that I had a different vision for catechetical ministry.\u00a0 <\/span>At least this is what my telephone conversations and grant application follow-up highlighted.\u00a0 <\/span>They were also persuaded by the fact the parish had made significant pledges toward this building before they were asked.<\/span><\/p>\n SR: How long have you been a permanent deacon?<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n DB:<\/strong> I was ordained a permanent deacon in 1995 by Bishop Cummins.\u00a0 <\/span>On Feb. 25th, I will celebrate my fourteenth anniversary.\u00a0 <\/span>If I can say this, its the longest I worked for anybody in my life!\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>My wife, Joni, is an angel. She is a registered nurse and taught this deacon how to be a care-giver and pastorallysensitive \u2026 and I spent 25 years in corporate tax, meeting with the IRS everyday!\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n SR: Other than the issue of permanently fixing the chairs to the floor, were there any other challenges you faced with making the theater a key part of this building project?<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>DB:<\/strong> The only other resistance to the theater was the size I originally hoped for\u2013350.\u00a0 <\/span>They thought I was crazy.\u00a0 <\/span>Probably was.\u00a0 <\/span>Anyway, too big a room to leave empty for any length of time was their thought, I think.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0SR: How will you address and include the various \u201caudiences\u201d in the parish, diverse ages and interests, attitude toward film\/media, and so forth?<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>DB:<\/strong> I will mail you a \u201ctrifold\u201d I am working on with the media offerings I am planning.\u00a0 First<\/span>, Pauline Friday nights from\u00a0the Lights, Camera, Faith<\/em>series\u00a0\u00a0once a month.\u00a0 <\/span>Second, Monthly \u201cBrown Bag Wednesdays\u201d, a lunchtime offering from the \u201cFootprints of God\u201d series by Ignatius Press.\u00a0 <\/span>These are a combo travelogue\/teaching walk through the Holy Land.\u00a0 <\/span>(By the way, a priest in Chicago is starting a HiDef series similar to this.) Third, about every six weeks, we will have an Ignatian Weekend religious movie.\u00a0 <\/span>We are starting with John Paul II <\/em>with Jon Voight,\u00a0then Paul<\/em>, then a new Clare and Francis<\/em> movie they are just releasing this week.\u00a0 <\/span>Check out\u00a0Ignatius Press Movie Nights<\/a> to see a clip of Clare\u2019s vows and young Francis cutting her hair.\u00a0 I was just in Assisi about a year and a half ago, and saw her hair still there in a glass box!\u00a0 <\/span>But back to your question: RCIA will show the movie \u201cJoshua\u201d early in their journey, then \u201cRomero\u201d later on.\u00a0 <\/span>I am discussing with the RCIA\u00a0 <\/span>deacon, Steve Taylor about other opportunities.\u00a0 <\/span>As far as general faith formation, we will upgrade our scope and sequence (curricula) to include a selection of large group classes\/movies.\u00a0 <\/span>Jr. High will continue to do some Christian music videos\/lyric study as part of my sneaky way to teach about moral decision-making.<\/span><\/p>\n SR: Did you get any feedback from the first screening?<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n DB:<\/strong> The best quote I got from the movie screening: \u201cWhen\u2019s the next movie?\u201d\u00a0 <\/span>I told them to come to church on Feb. 21-22 to hear my homily.\u00a0 <\/span>By the way, audio files our homilies are available at our church website.\u00a0 Holy Spirit Parish Fremont, CA<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n SR: A final thought?<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n DB:<\/strong> We are off to a great start, and I appreciate your support.\u00a0 <\/span>I mentioned to the pastor about having the 2010 National Film Retreat<\/a>\u00a0 here\u00a0and he seemed open to it!<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n To see the initial screening program please visit The Valley Theater Screening Program<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n You can order the Lights, Camera, Faith Movie Lectionary Series<\/a>\u00a0by clicking on this link. Although it may seem that Cycle B is not available, it has just been reprinted! You can also order by phone 1-800-836-9723 or sending an email to customerservice@paulinemedia.com<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n (Coming in 2010: Lights, Camera, Faith: Beatitudes & Deadly Sins)<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Please note: Deacon Bill wisely obtained a license to screen these films from the Church Video License<\/a>\u00a0Company. This is recommended for all <\/em>faith communities. This license covers most studios and having one will keep us all legal and respectful of intellectual property\/copyright laws and rights. (See my posting on Fair Use on this blog if you have any questions about screening films.)<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n![\"img_0002\"](\"https:\/\/sisterrose.files.wordpress.com\/2009\/02\/img_0002.jpg\")
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Deacon Bill\u2019s wife Joni Drobick and granddaughter Amber collect movie \u201ctickets\u201d. The parish decided to give out numbered tickets to make sure there will be room for everyone who wants to come and so they won\u2019t \u201coverbook\u201d the facility.\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"srx20813091\"](\"https:\/\/sisterrose.files.wordpress.com\/2009\/02\/srx20813091.jpg\")
Sister Rose, Deacon Bill Drobik and Pastor of Holy Spirit Parish, Fr. Matthew Vallenkal.<\/p>\n![\"srx2081310\"](\"https:\/\/sisterrose.files.wordpress.com\/2009\/02\/srx2081310.jpg\")
<\/span>Sisters Hosea, Donna, Armanda, and Rose at the blessing and dedication of the DeSousa Multiplex at Holy Spirit Parish in Fremont, CA on February 8, 2009. Srs Donna and Armanda are from our community in Redwood City, CA. Sr. Hosea and I were in the \u201carea\u201d for the Diocese of Santa Rosa\u2019s Catechetical Conference the day before. <\/span><\/p>\n![\"ribbon_cutting\"](\"https:\/\/sisterrose.files.wordpress.com\/2009\/02\/ribbon_cutting.jpg\")
<\/span>Bishop Emeritus Reverend John Stephen Cummins<\/strong> (1977 \u2013 2003) of Oakland, CA, was the main celebrant of the Sunday Mass on February 8, 2009 and blessed the\u00a0<\/span>DeSousa House Multiplex after.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"img_0012\"](\"https:\/\/sisterrose.files.wordpress.com\/2009\/02\/img_0012.jpg\")
<\/span>About 75 people attended the first screening at The Valley Theater (named for the foundation that gave the grant) on February 8.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"srx2081305\"](\"https:\/\/sisterrose.files.wordpress.com\/2009\/02\/srx2081305.jpg?w=300\")
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