"Just a Minute ..."
Echoes from the October Week in Schoenstatt, Germany

Marianne Mertke, Women`s Federation, Trier Diocese

"I hope that we are inspired during this October week to bring excitement and enthusiasm into the third millenium, excitement for Schoenstatt!"

"Most of all I am looking forward to the Covenant Renewal at the Original Shrine and to meet with the other participants. The talks are important, too, but sharing with the others is more important. to me."

"I would like to know what direction Schoenstatt is taking for the next year and into the future. We were not in Chile, but I would like to experience the atmosphere from this Jubilee during this week."

"Meeting old acquaintances, getting to know new people - that is what I like. I was not in Chile since I could not get off from my work. I would like to experience some of the joy from Chile. I experience with the October week that we are united in our mission from here."

"What the Octoberfest is for Munich is what the October Week is for Schoenstatt! The family meets and everyone is there."

"Most of all I am looking forward to sharing and to see what we are going to do for next year especially reguarding the boys' youth. I have high hopes for what "our" Father Güthlein sets a direction for the future. What would be important is that we would go into the public sphere. I would like to get new ideas from the displays in the Father Kentenich House: especially how I can bring Schoenstatt to young people and to the world. That is what is most important!"

"This is the first time that I participate in the October week. It will be interesting to share - especially about the experiences from Chile. I was not in Chile for the celebration on May 31st but I was in Schoenstatt. I am looking forward to seeing how the 31st of May experience will be shared here."