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Feast of All celebrates silver jubilee ‘Saints aren’t superheroes’ Page 2 BY KAY COZAD

FORT WAYNE — St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish celebrates its silver jubilee this year as a Father Ronald vibrant and ever-growing service-focused parish. Situated on Fort Wayne’s southwest side, with Tripi, CSC, dies over 7,000 members that represent 2,275 families, the parish offers myriad programs, ministries and Tribute opportunities, including Christ Renews His Parish, Page 3 St. Vincent de Paul Society, Knights of Columbus, and , just to name a few. The parish saw its humble beginnings in 1984 when parish travelled to a St. mission in Aboite to begin celebrating Mass in Spring Confirmation Haverhill Elementary School’s auditorium. In 1988, then-Bishop John M. D’Arcy appointed Schedule published then-Father Robert C. Schulte as the founding pastor of the new parish, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Page 4 with its faith community of 375 families, and through fund-raising efforts and donated land, the first Mass was celebrated in the newly-constructed church building in 1990. Since then the parish has National Black grown to include a rectory, athletic fields and a school building for kindergarten through fourth Catholic History grades. An expansion is currently underway to increase Diocese celebrates the education facility to house a full school of pre- KAY COZAD kindergarten through eighth grades. Page 10 Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, left, blesses St. Elizabeth Ann Seton medals, which were distributed by The dynamic parish community celebrated Sylvia Denice dressed as the , third from left, to the ladies at the gala following a special its 25-year anniversary of ministry and growth silver jubilee Mass celebrated by the bishop on Nov. 3 at St. Elizabeth Parish. Deacon Jim Kitchens throughout the year with special events from a stands second from left with holy water and current pastor Father Jim Shafer stands reverently at Diocesan playoff right. SEAS, PAGE 16 CYO vs. ICCL winner Pages 13-14 On All Saints’ Day, Bishop visits ‘saints’ at St. John the Evangelist School He spoke of the first reading where St. John had BY DENISE FEDOROW a vision of all the multitudes in heaven, of all lan- guages and nations. GOSHEN — Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades made Bishop Rhoades told the students that in the his first pastoral visit to St. John the Evangelist on the Beatitudes, “Jesus teaches us how School on All Saints’ Day, and, as he cel- to get to heaven. He gives us a roadmap — if we ebrated Mass beforehand, he told the students follow Him, obey the commandments and follow and congregation, “I was really surprised — I the beatitudes, which imitate the way Jesus lived. thought I was going to be the only bishop here. Jesus was so full of love for everyone; especially But I see there are two others!” the sick, suffering and poor and He always did the Bishop Rhoades was referring to the fourth- will of His Father.” grade students who were dressed as the saints Bishop Rhoades quizzed the children on the they chose for their class project. One student was sacraments that God gave to aid His people. He dressed as St. Nicholas and the other as St. Patrick. spoke of the sacraments of Reconciliation, the “Two of the bishops here are saints and one is Eucharist and Confirmation. He shared with the trying to be,” the bishop said. congregation that he chose St. as JOE ROMIE He told the students that they were celebrating his Confirmation name and patron saint. all the saints in heaven and the next day the Church “So I feel a special connection to your parish Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades quips that he didn’t celebrates all the souls in purgatory. He said when and school. It’s the only one in the diocese named expect two additional bishops at Mass as he we speak of the Church; it includes all on earth, greeted St. John the Evangelist School, Goshen, the saints in heaven and the souls in purgatory. YOUTH, PAGE 8 fourth graders dressed as saints on Nov. 1. 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC November 10, 2013 TODAY’S CATHOLIC All Saints, All Souls feasts are time to renew Official newspaper of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 hope, says Fort Wayne, IN 46856

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EDITOR: Tim Johnson VATICAN CITY (CNS) — At the end of the NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad feast of All Saints, just before the sun set, celebrated an outdoor Mass at ’s Editorial Department Verano cemetery and urged Christians to hang on PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan to hope as they reflect on the promise that earthly FREELANCE WRITERS: Michelle Castleman, life ends with eternal life in heaven. In his homily at the evening Mass Nov. 1, Karen Clifford, Bonnie Elberson, Denise Pope Francis set aside his prepared text, looked Fedorow, Diane Freeby, Sister Margie out at the thousands of people gathered between Lavonis, CSC, Jodi Magallanes, Joe long lines of tombs and told them, “We reflect Kozinski, Vince LaBarbera and Deb and think about our own future and about all Wagner those who have gone before us and are now with the Lord.” “The Lord God, beauty, goodness, truth, ten- Business Department derness, the fullness of love — all that awaits us,” BUSINESS MANAGER: Sean McBride the pope said. “And all those who preceded us AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber and died in the Lord are there,” in heaven with BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol God. [email protected] Even the best of the saints were not saved by their good works, the pope said, but by the blood Advertising Sales of Christ. “God is the one who saves, He is the one who Tess Steffen carries us like father — at the end of our lives — CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING (260) 456-2824 to that heaven where our forebears are,” he said. Pope Francis uses incense to venerate a statue of Mary as he celebrates Mass at the Verano cem- The feast day reading from the seventh etery in Rome Nov. 1, the feast of All Saints. chapter of the Book of Revelation described a ters are in the presence of God, and we, too, will Web site: www.todayscatholicnews.org multitude of people from every race and nation “On the feast of All Saints and before the Day standing before God. They were dressed in white, of the Dead, it is important to think about hope,” be there in the Lord’s arms if we follow the path of Jesus.” Published weekly except the fourth the pope said, because they were “washed in the he said. Sunday in June, second and fourth blood of the Lamb. We can enter into heaven The early Christians used an anchor as a “Before sunset today, each one of us can think weeks in July and August, the first, only thanks to the blood of the Lamb, the blood symbol of hope, he said, and “to have our hearts of the sunset of our lives,” the pope said. “Do we third and fifth weeks of September and of Christ.” anchored up there where our loved ones are, look forward to it with hope and with the joy of last week in December by the Diocese “If today we are remembering these brothers where the saints are, where Jesus is, where God being welcomed by the Lord?” of Fort Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. and sisters of ours who lived before us and are is — that is hope. That is the hope that doesn’t Throughout Italy, like in many predominantly Calhoun St., P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, now in heaven, they are there because they were disappoint.” Catholic countries, people take advantage of IN 46801. Periodicals postage paid at washed in the blood of Christ,” he said. “That is The feasts of All Saints and All Souls are the All Saints public holiday to tidy up and take Fort Wayne, IN, and additional mailing our hope, and this hope does not disappoint. If we “days of hope,” he said. The virtue of “hope is flowers to the graves of their loved ones on the office. live our lives with the Lord, He will never disap- like a bit of leaven that enlarges your soul. There eve of the Nov. 2 celebration of All Souls’ Day. point us.” are difficult moments in life, but with hope you After the Mass, Pope Francis was to visit some of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: “We are children of God,” he said, and live in go forward and keep your eyes on what awaits those graves, praying for the deceased and bless- Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort hope of one day seeing God as He is. us. Today is a day of hope; our brothers and sis- ing their tombs. Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or email: [email protected]. MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort Saints aren’t superheroes, they just never strayed from God Wayne, IN 46802. Telephone (260) 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. BY CAROL GLATZ from God’s love, not material things, he said. a moment of silence and prayer for the more than BUREAU OFFICE: 1328 Dragoon Trail, The kingdom is for those “who have a simple, 90 people from Niger, most of them women and Mishawaka, IN 46544. Telephone (260) humble heart; who don’t assume to be righteous children, who died from hunger, thirst and fatigue 456-2824. Fax (260) 744-1473. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Saints aren’t super- and don’t judge others; who know how to suf- while trying to cross the Sahara desert, heading to heroes, they are regular people who just never left fer with those who suffer and rejoice with those Algeria. News deadline is the Monday morning God’s side after encountering Him and His love, who rejoice; they aren’t violent, but are merciful; He said he also was praying for “victims of before publication date. Advertising deadline is nine days before publica- Pope Francis said on the feast of All Saints. and they seek to be builders of reconciliation and violence, especially Christians who lost their lives tion date. “Being a saint is not a privilege of the few, peace,” the pope said. because of persecution.” like someone getting a large inheritance. All of Saints always tried to reconcile people and The pope greeted the many men and women Today’s Catholic may be reached at : us have inherited through the ability to help bring peace to the world, the pope said, and who ran in the annual 10-kilometer Race of the Today’s Catholic, become saints,” he said Nov. 1. that is what makes holiness beautiful; “it’s a beau- Saints. P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN Before reciting the Angelus with people gath- tiful path.” “St. Paul would say that a Christian’s whole 46856-1169; or email: ered in St. Peter’s Square, the pope talked about Saints “suffered lots of adversity, but without life is a race for winning the prize of holiness; [email protected] God’s call to holiness. hating,” he said. you are giving us a good example. Thank you for “The saints are friends of God,” he said. But “The saints never hated” others because love this race,” he said. ISSN 0891-1533 they “are not superheroes, nor were they born comes from God and hatred “comes from the USPS 403630 perfect. They are like us, each one of us.” devil, and the saints stayed far away from the What makes them stand out, he said, is once devil.” they encountered Jesus, they always followed “The saints are men and women who have joy Him. in their hearts and bring it to others. Never hate, “The path that leads to holiness has a name serve others — the neediest, pray and be joyful, and has a face, it’s the face of Jesus Christ; He this is the path of holiness.” teaches us to become saints.” The pope said the saints’ message to women Jesus shows the way in the , especially and men today is to “trust in the Lord because He Find us on Facebook! with the beatitudes, Pope Francis said. never disappoints.” www.facebook.com/diocesefwsb Saints were people who followed God “with “He’s a good friend who is always at our their whole heart — unconditionally and without side,” he said. hypocrisy; they spent their lives serving others; With the example of the way they lived their they put up with suffering and adversity without lives, the saints encourage all Christians “to not hatred; they responded to evil with goodness and be afraid to go against the tide or to be misunder- CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING Follow us on Twitter! spread joy and peace,” he said. stood and derided when we speak about (Jesus) Runners in the All Saints race approach the finish line at St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Nov. 1, the @diocesefwsb The kingdom of heaven is for those who put and the Gospel.” their trust in and derive their sense of security After praying the Angelus, the pope asked for feast of All Saints. 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Holy Cross Father Ronald Tripi dies Public Schedule of NOTRE DAME — Holy Cross ciate pastor there for the past 12 biShoP Kevin c. RhoadeS Father Ronald Russell Tripi, 78, years until he moved to Holy Cross died Thursday, Oct. 31, at Holy House on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013. Cross House. While at Christ the King, Father Father Tripi was born May Tripi assisted with Masses at nurs- • Friday, Nov. 8 through Friday, Nov. 15 — Pilgrimage to 14, 1935, in Buffalo, N.Y., to ing homes in the area, visited with Paderborn, Germany, for of Mother Maria Theresia Joseph and Jenny (Castiglia) Tripi. the homebound parishioners and Bonzel, Foundress of Sisters of Saint Francis of Perpetual He graduated from St. Joseph’s served as chaplain to the elementary Adoration Collegiate Institute, Buffalo, in 1953 grades at Christ the King School. • Saturday, Nov. 16, 10 a.m. — Confirmation Mass, Saint Mary before attending the University of Father Tripi celebrated his 50th of the Assumption Church, Bristol Notre Dame. After his freshmen jubilee in 2012. year, he entered the Congregation of Father Tripi’s parents and his Holy Cross’ Sacred Heart Novitiate brothers, Carl and Howard, are in Jordan, Minn., on Aug. 15, 1954, deceased. He is survived by a sister- Plenary Indulgence to be offered at and made his first vows a year later in-law, Wendy King (widow of on Aug. 16, 1955. Father Tripi then Howard) and several cousins, nieces the Closing Mass for the Year of Faith returned to Moreau at and nephews. Notre Dame. He graduated in 1958 Visitation, rosary and wake FATHER RON TRIPI, CSC SOUTH BEND — A special papal blessing will be given by with a bachelor’s degree in philoso- service were Tuesday, Nov. 5, at Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades on Sunday, Nov. 24, the solemnity of phy and then studied for Christ the King , Christ the King, at St. Matthew Cathedral, South Bend, at the four years at Holy Cross College, pastor and associate pastor of vari- South Bend. The Funeral Mass was conclusion of the 5:30 p.m. Holy Mass to close the Year of Faith Washington, D.C., where he ous parishes in the region, including celebrated Wednesday, Nov. 6, at in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. received a master’s degree in sacred Corpus Christi Parish in Jalchatra. the Basilica of the Sacred Heart This papal blessing, which a diocesan bishop is permitted to doctrine. He professed final vows From 1963 to 1966, he served at the University of Notre Dame. bestow in the name of the Holy Father on three solemn occasions on Aug. 16, 1959 and was ordained as an assistant and teacher at Little Kaniewski Funeral Home handled each year, carries with it a plenary indulgence for all those who to the Priesthood on June 6, 1962. Flower Seminary in Bandhura. In the funeral arrangements. meet the usual conditions (listed below). From the time of his 1986, Father Tripi returned to the Memorial contributions for An indulgence is defined by the Catechism of the Catholic until 1985, Father Tripi served in United States and served as associ- Father Tripi in support of the Church (No. 1471) as “a remission before God of the temporal Holy Cross Foreign Missions in ate pastor at Holy Cross and St. foreign mission work of the punishment due to sins whose guilt has already been forgiven, the East Pakistan/Bengal region, Stanislaus Parish in South Bend for Congregation of Holy Cross can which the faithful Christian who is duly disposed gains under which is now Bangladesh. Father 15 years. be made to: Holy Cross Mission certain prescribed conditions through the action of the Church Tripi studied language and culture In 2001, Father Tripi moved to Center, P.O. Box 543, Notre Dame, which, as the minister of redemption, dispenses and applies for a year at the Oriental Institute Christ the King Catholic Church, IN 46556-0543 or online at Donate. with authority the treasury of the satisfactions of Christ and the in Barisal City and also served as South Bend. He has served as asso- holycrossmissions.org. saints.” Through indulgences, the infinite merits of Christ, as well as the merits of the Blessed Mary and the saints, are applied to our purification in this life or in the life to come (in purga- Bishops asked to assess marriage, tory). A plenary indulgence removes all of the temporal punishment due to sins, and may be applied to oneself or to the souls of the family life to prepare for synod deceased. The conditions for obtaining a plenary indulgence are: BY CINDY WOODEN “pastoral challenges to the family in pleteness of spousal love elevated to 1.) Being truly repentant and receiving sacramental absolution the context of evangelization” was the level of sacrament.” in the Sacrament of Penance convoked by Pope Francis for Oct. The questionnaire asks bishops 2.) Reception of Holy Communion VATICAN CITY (CNS) — 5-19 and will bring together presi- to describe how people understand 3.) Praying for the Holy Father’s intentions Bishops around the world are being dents of bishops’ conferences, the Church teaching, how their local 4.) Total detachment from any inclination to sin, even venial asked to take a realistic look at the heads of Eastern Catholic churches Churches and Catholic movements sins. situation of families under their care and the heads of Vatican offices to try to promote it and what difficul- The first three actions may be fulfilled within 20 days before and at how effective pastoral and describe the current situation and “to ties people face in accepting it. or after the offering of the indulgence. However, it is most educational programs have been at collect the bishops’ experiences and Synod organizers ask the bishops appropriate if they are all done on the same day the indulgence is promoting Church teaching on sexu- proposals in proclaiming and living to estimate the percentage of local offered. ality, marriage and family life. the Gospel of the family in a cred- Catholics living together without The preparatory document for ible manner,” the document said. being married, the percentage of the extraordinary Synod of Bishops A second gathering, a world those divorced and remarried, and on the family, which will be held in Synod of Bishops on the family, the proportion of children and ado- On-site audit finds diocese compliant with Charter October 2014, ends with 38 ques- will be held in 2015 “to seek work- lescents in their dioceses who are for the Protection of Children and Young People tions about how Church teaching is ing guidelines in the pastoral care of living in families in those situations. promoted, how well it is accepted the person and the family,” it said. Bishops are asked for their sug- Recently the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend completed its and ways in which modern people “Vast expectations exist concern- gestions about the advisability of United States Catholic Conference of Bishop’s annual compliance and societies challenge the Catholic ing the decisions which are to be simplifying Church annulment pro- audit for youth protection and victim assistance. Bishop Kevin view of marriage and family. made pastorally regarding the fam- cedures and for suggestions on how C. Rhoades received the following communication: “Based on Archbishop Lorenzo Baldisseri, ily,” the document said. that might be done. the results of our recently performed on-site audit of the Diocese general secretary of the synod, Church teaching always has been The questionnaire surveys the of Fort Wayne-South Bend, the diocese has been found compli- asked bishops to distribute the docu- clear that marriage is a lifelong bond bishops about the legal status of ant with all audited articles within the Charter for the Protection of ment and questionnaire “as widely between one man and one woman same-sex unions in their local area Children and Young People for the 2012/2013 audit period. The as possible” to deaneries and par- open to having and educating chil- and Church efforts to defend tradi- conclusions reached as to the compliance of your diocese are based ishes, summarize the responses and dren, it said, and the synod’s goal tional marriage, but also asks them upon inquiry, observation and review of specifically requested send them to the Vatican by the end will be “to communicate this mes- what kind of “pastoral attention can documentation furnished to Stonebridge Business Partners during of January. sage with greater incisiveness.” be given to people who have cho- the course of this audit.” Distributing an outline of the cho- The preparatory document spe- sen to live” in same-sex unions and, This audit finding, the 10th of 10 compliant ratings, continues sen topic and related questions, seek- cifically mentioned modern contri- in places where they can adopt chil- the diocese’s perfect record for all charter audits, which began in ing responses from bishops, religious butions to Church teaching, includ- dren, what can be done to transmit 2003. The recent audit was the first “on-site” visit here in three orders and interested Catholic groups ing the Second Vatican Council’s the faith to them. years. For the past two years the audit was conducted electronically is a normal part of the preparation defense of the dignity of marriage Several questions focus on via the Internet. During the recent on-site check the auditors visited for a synod. Archbishop Baldisseri, and family, Pope Paul VI’s encycli- “Humanae Vitae” and Church a few parishes and schools within the diocese to actually see how encouraging even wider consultation, cal “Humanae Vitae” on fidelity and teaching against the use of arti- the safe environment process was being completed on the local did not specify how bishops should procreation in marriage, and Blessed ficial contraception. The bishops level. seek input. John Paul II’s teaching on God’s are asked if people understand the We continue to be vigilant about the safe environment and pro- The Bishops’ Conference of plan for married love. teaching and know how to evaluate tection of our children and youth. We are grateful to our Diocesan England and Wales put the ques- “The Church’s pastoral minis- the morality of different methods Review Board for their guidance, to Cathie Cicchiello, who leads tionnaire online in late October, try,” it said, “finds inspiration in the of family planning. They also are our Safe Environment Program, as well as for the cooperation of leading to news stories about “poll- truth of marriage viewed as part of asked if the question comes up in the Catholic Schools Office, along with the important assistance of ing” Catholics for their opinions and the plan of God, who created man Confessions and if they have sug- Mary Glowaski in her role as Victim Assistance Coordinator. suggestions. and woman and, in the fullness of gestions for fostering “a more open — Office of the Vicar General/Chancellor The extraordinary synod on time, revealed in Jesus the com- attitude toward having children.” 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC November 10, 2013 CONFIRMATION MASSES IN SPRING 2014

he following Confirmation Cathedral of the Immaculate Most Precious Blood Church, Fort St. Joseph Church, Garrett — May St. Matthew Cathedral, South Bend schedule is for spring Conception, Fort Wayne — April Wayne — May 2: 7 p.m., Bishop 17: 7 p.m., Bishop Higi — May 30: 7 p.m., Bishop Rhoades of 2014. Bishop Kevin 24: 7 p.m., Bishop Rhoades Rhoades St. Joseph Parish, Garrett St. Augustine Parish, South Bend TC. Rhoades and guest bishop, St. Parish, Fort Most Precious Blood Parish, Fort St. Dominic Parish, Bremen Most Reverend William Higi, Wayne Wayne St. Jude Church, Fort Wayne — St. John the Baptist Parish, South bishop emeritus of the Diocese of St. Joseph Parish, Fort Wayne May 18: 5 p.m., Bishop Rhoades Bend Lafayette, will confer the sacra- St. Henry Parish, Fort Wayne St. Pius X Church, Granger (two St. Jude Parish, Fort Wayne St. Patrick Parish, Walkerton ment. St. Mary Parish, Fort Wayne Confirmation Masses) — May 3: St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish, St. Peter Parish, Fort Wayne 5:30 p.m. and May 4: 12:15 p.m., Cathedral of the Immaculate New Carlisle Holy Cross Church, South Bend — St. Parish, Bishop Rhoades Conception, Fort Wayne — May 22: St. Therese, Little Flower Parish, Jan. 25: 11 a.m., Bishop Rhoades South Bend Monroeville St. Pius X Parish, Granger 7 p.m., Bishop Higi Holy Cross Parish, South Bend St. John the Baptist Parish, New St. Vincent de Paul Church, St. Stanislaus Parish, South Bend Cathedral Parish, Fort Wayne St. Bernard Church, Wabash — May Haven 6: 7 p.m., Bishop Rhoades St. Louis Besancon Parish, New Elkhart — May 31: 10 a.m., Bishop Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Notre St. Mary of the Lake Church, Culver Haven Rhoades Dame — March 30: 11:45 a.m., — April 26: 9 a.m., Bishop Higi St. Bernard Parish, Wabash St. Parish, St. Joseph Parish, Hessen Cassel St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Bishop Rhoades St. Mary of the Lake Parish, North Manchester Immaculate Conception Parish, Elkhart University of Notre Dame Culver Auburn Saint Mary’s College Culver Academy students St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Holy Cross College Fort Wayne — May 6: 7 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw — Avilla — May 31: 7 p.m., Bishop St. Adalbert Church, South Bend — Bishop Higi May 23: 7 p.m., Bishop Rhoades Higi St. Church, Plymouth — April 27: 5 p.m., Bishop Rhoades Sacred Heart Parish, Warsaw St. Mary of the Assumption March 30: 4 p.m., Bishop Rhoades St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, St. Adalbert Parish, South Bend Fort Wayne St. Martin de Porres Parish, Parish, Avilla St. Michael Parish, Plymouth St. Casimir Parish, South Bend Syracuse Immaculate Conception Parish, St. Church, St. Parish, Kendallville Cathedral of the Immaculate St. Paul of the Cross Church, Elkhart — May 8: 7 p.m., Bishop Pierceton St. Gaspar del Bufalo Parish, Conception, Fort Wayne — April Columbia City — April 28: 7 p.m., Rome City Rhoades 21: 7 p.m., Bishop Rhoades Bishop Higi Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Warsaw — May 24: 6 p.m., Bishop St. Matthew Cathedral, South Bend St. Therese Parish, Fort Wayne St. Paul of the Cross Parish, Elkhart Queen of Angels Parish, Fort Columbia City Rhoades — June 1: 11 a.m., Bishop Rhoades Wayne St. John Bosco Parish, St. Matthew Cathedral, South Bend Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Adult Confirmations Churubusco Our Lady of Good Hope Parish, — May 15: 7 p.m., Bishop Rhoades Warsaw Fort Wayne Immaculate Conception Parish, St. Patrick Parish, Ligonier Cathedral of the Immaculate Ege Holy Family Parish, South Bend Conception, Fort Wayne — June 8: St. Vincent de Paul Church, Fort Our Lady of Hungary Parish, St. Church, 11:30 a.m., Bishop Rhoades South Bend Wayne — April 22: 7 p.m., Bishop Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Angola — May 27: 7 p.m., Bishop Adult Confirmations Huntington — April 29: 7 p.m., St. Patrick Parish, South Bend Rhoades St. Hedwig Parish, South Bend Rhoades St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Fort Bishop Rhoades St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Wayne Ss. Peter and Paul Parish, St. Matthew Cathedral, South Angola Huntington Bend — May 17: 10 a.m., Bishop St. Joseph Parish, Lagrange St. Mary of the Assumption Church, St. Mary Parish, Huntington Rhoades Decatur — April 23: 7 p.m., Bishop St. Joseph Parish, Roanoke Queen of Peace Parish, Higi St. Catherine Parish, Nix Settlement Mishawaka St. Mary of the Assumption St. Bavo Parish, Mishawaka Parish, Decatur St. Joseph Parish, Mishawaka St. Joseph Parish, Bluffton Partners in St. Monica Parish, Mishawaka Inspiration

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She died in Italy in Presentation Sisters in 1775 and 1980 at the age of 84. died in 1784. •Fontanini Nativities Pope Francis also declared The fourth decree signed by •Crucifixes •Bibles •Statues venerable Sister Honora “Nano” the pope recognized the heroic Nagle, the Irish founder of the virtues of Sister Olga Gugelmo, Sisters of the Presentation of one of the first members of an the Blessed Virgin Mary. Born Italy-based religious order, the Considering your burial needs now in Ballygriffin in 1718, she was Daughters of the Church. Born educated in France and entered in Vicenza in 1910, she died in religious life there. But she left at Mestre in 1943. will save your loved ones from making those difficult decisions. 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CAT-105 Ad_2013_ENG_Spanish.indd 2 9/9/13 4:53 PM 6 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC November 10, 2013 New Hartford archbishop to data compiled by eMarketer in August, the average American adult pledges to love, serve spends more than five hours online Christ ‘by serving you’ every day, and a 2011 survey of Brits found that one in four spend BLOOMFIELD, Conn. (CNS) — ews riefs more time on the Internet than they Archbishop Leonard P. Blair, named N b do asleep. Msgr. Tighe said that to head the Hartford Archdiocese, people are going online to con- acknowledged he has much to learn nect with others. “I am extremely about his new home, then the Detroit hopeful because look what people native quipped, “I don’t know if I’ll POPE FRANCIS CELEBRATES MEMORIAL MASS IN ST. PETER’S are doing in social media — rela- ever be able to say ‘Hartford’ with tionships and friendships, searching just the right New England accent. BASILICA AT VATICAN for information, sharing ideas, fol- But I pledge all my love and effort lowing. They are all fundamental to serve Christ by serving you, as human realities,” he said in his Oct. together we seek to walk, and help 19 address. others to walk, what Christ Himself calls ‘the narrow road that leads to life,’” he said Oct. 29 in remarks to Vatican, American Bible more than 100 clergy, religious and media representatives assembled Society offer at the archdiocesan center at St. ‘lectio divina’ manual Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The The news conference followed the Vatican publishing house, the announcement earlier that morning American Bible Society and the that Pope Francis had appointed vicar general of the Diocese of Mar then-Bishop Blair of Toledo, Ohio, del Plata, Argentina, have teamed 64, to succeed Hartford Archbishop up to develop a step-by-step man- Henry J. Mansell, 76, who is retir- ual in the Catholic art of pray- ing. Archbishop Blair said he was ing and meditating with the Bible. in Rome Oct. 17 when he received “Part of the aim of the project is word from Archbishop Carlo to get Catholics to read the Bible Maria Vigano, apostolic to and the other is to get them to the United States, the pope had rediscover ‘lectio divina,’” the tra- appointed him to the new post. “The ditional Catholic method of read- next day at a papal audience, I was ing, meditating on and praying able to thank Pope Francis in person with the Bible, said Mario Paredes, for the confidence he has placed in who runs Catholic programs for the me, and I asked for his blessing on American Bible Society. The man- the Church in both Hartford and ual, in Spanish and English, will Toledo,” he said. be available for purchase through CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING the American Bible Society’s web- Vatican not worried site, www.bibles.com. Presenting Pope Francis celebrates Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Nov. 4. The memorial the manual, “Pray With the Bible, about possibility U.S. Mass recalled the cardinals and bishops who died during the past year. Meditate With the Word,” at the monitored its calls Vatican Oct. 30, Father Mestre, the author and Mar del Plata VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Four petitions on court for or against the Supreme Court part of a health plan that covers such vicar general, said Pope Francis’ The Vatican has no evidence its becoming involved. As of Oct. 31, a abortions; and nowhere else does morning Mass homilies “are the calls were monitored by the U.S. docket ask intervention handful of such friend-of-the-court the federal government forbid insur- result of ‘lectio divina.’” He said National Security Agency and, even on health law briefs had been filed for some of ers to allow an ‘opt-out’ from such the homilies offer a glimpse into the if they were, “we have no concerns the petitions. They were filed on coverage on conscience grounds,” pope’s process of reading the text, about it,” the Vatican spokesman WASHINGTON (CNS) — The behalf of coalitions of employers, he wrote. The cardinal added that meditating on it, praying with it and said. Asked about the possibility Supreme Court now has petitions physicians, states and faith-based the health care law also has “unique reflecting on what it is calling him that the NSA’s electronic eaves- asking it to review lower court rul- organizations. secrecy provisions” protecting the and other Christians to do. dropping program had monitored ings in three different lawsuits that insurer from having to answer if Vatican calls, Jesuit Father Federico challenge the federal government’s the plan covers abortions — except Lombardi told reporters Oct. 30: requirement for employer-spon- Cardinal to Congress: when it lists all services at the time At Mass near John Paul’s “We have no evidence of this.” sored health insurance to include Disclose abortion the consumer is already enrolling in tomb, pope focuses on The spokesman made his com- contraceptive coverage. Three peti- the plan. The insurer also does not ments after the Italian newsweekly tions filed in the last six weeks coverage in health care law have to reveal how much of the per- experiencing God’s love Panorama announced that its issue involve private, for-profit com- WASHINGTON (CNS) — Boston son’s premium goes into a separate VATICAN CITY (CNS) — going on sale Oct. 31 would include panies owned by Christians who Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley urged abortion fund. Surprising pilgrims at Blessed John a report that phone calls to and object to their employee insurance members of Congress to support the Paul II’s tomb, Pope Francis made from the Vatican were among the funds being used for treatments they Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure an early morning visit to St. Peter’s 46 million calls in Italy allegedly consider immoral. A fourth case Act, a measure that would require Catholics must make Basilica and celebrated Mass with monitored between Dec. 10, 2012, related to the Affordable Care Act health plans to disclose if they the mostly Polish pilgrims. More and Jan. 8, 2013. The magazine said space for the soul online, is Liberty University’s appeal of the subsidize abortion coverage. than 100 priests and pilgrims were it also is possible the eavesdropping “employer mandate” to purchase Cardinal O’Malley, chairman of the Vatican official says gathered Oct. 31 at the basilica’s continued for months and included government-defined health insur- Committee on Pro-Life Activities BRAINTREE, Mass. (CNS) — Chapel of St. Sebastian for a morn- calls made on the eve of the con- ance for employees as applied to for the U.S. Conference of Catholic The Internet will host the parish ing Mass near Blessed John Paul’s clave that elected Pope Francis in the Christian university. The soon- Bishops, said the legislation would community of the future, according tomb. Pope Francis arrived unan- March. The NSA said in a state- est the court might decide to take address one part of the abortion- to Msgr. Paul Tighe, secretary of nounced to preside at the liturgy ment the eavesdropping claims or deny certiorari in any of the related problem in the Affordable the Pontifical Council for Social and prayed for the late pope’s inter- were false. The agency “does not cases would be at its conferences of Care Act. In his Nov. 1 letter, the Communications. “Social media is cession to help today’s Christians target the Vatican,” said a statement late November or early December. cardinal pointed out that under the redefining how we understand local be strong, not weak in their faith. from the NSA Public Affairs Office The court typically holds confer- federal health care law — unless community,” he said. “The digital Being Christian means putting God dated Oct. 30 and sent to Catholic ences to review petitions three or state law requires otherwise — each parish will be where people cluster at the center of one’s life and draw- News Service in Washington Oct. four days each month. The Justice insurer may choose whether to around shared interests and shared ing strength from His boundless 31. “Assertions that NSA has target- Department Oct. 21 filed three doc- include coverage of elective abor- ideas.” Msgr. Tighe made the com- love in order to persevere in hard ed the Vatican, published in Italy’s uments weighing in on whether the tions in health plans it offers on a ments in a keynote address at the times, Pope Francis said in his hom- Panorama magazine, are not true.” court should take the cases. The state health exchange. He noted that sixth annual Catholic New Media ily. “Without Christ’s love, without The magazine’s story was prepared department’s legal opponents now if the insurer does cover such abor- Conference held at the Archdiocese living this love, recognizing it and in the midst of growing European have time to respond to those filings tions, the overall health plan may of Boston’s Pastoral Center in being nourished by it, you can’t be coverage and anger over the NSA’s before the cases are put on the jus- still receive federal tax subsidies, Braintree. He stressed the impor- Christian,” he said, according to a alleged call-monitoring program. tices’ conference list. Meanwhile, which he said violates the policies tance of Catholics bringing their full transcript of the homily released organizations and individuals with governing all other federal health faith to the digital arena, a place by Vatican Radio. an interest in the outcome of the programs. “In no other program where people are spending a greater cases also may file petitions arguing may federal funds subsidize any portion of their lives. According November 10, 2013 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7

Women’s Care Center’s artistic achievement and service in education. downtown location Nagel teaches at Kekionga relocates Middle School in Fort Wayne and is a parishioner of St. Elizabeth Ann FORT WAYNE — The Women’s ArouNd the diocese Seton Parish in Fort Wayne. Care Center at 823 Webster St. An Indiana resident since 1999, in Fort Wayne has relocated to a Nagel has demonstrated a tremen- new downtown location at 419 E. dous commitment to the arts. She has Wayne St. not only been an amazing art teacher, The phone number remains ST. ADALBERT STUDENTS STUDY THE SAINTS but has served on the advisory board the same at (260) 424-9377. The of the Regional Scholastic Art and Webster Street site, part of a Writing Award, Executive Board downtown redevelopment project, member of FAME, and is a member closed on Oct. 31. They opened at of the Lilly Fellows. the Wayne Street site on Monday, Nov. 4. Entries sought for Family “While leaving our beautiful, first Fort Wayne center is bitter- Rosary’s contest sweet, we are looking forward to EASTON, Mass. — The call for welcoming our moms and babies entries has been announced for to our new, equally charming cen- the 2014 “Try Prayer! It Works!” ter on Wayne Street,” said Anne Contest. In this national competition Koehl, director. “As always we sponsored by Family Rosary, chil- are especially grateful for the gen- dren are encouraged to express their erosity of our Catholic community faith through art, poetry and prose. in making this move possible.” The “Try Prayer! It Works!” Contest is open to students in kinder- ‘Supper with Sophie garten through 12th grade. Scholl,’ movie night set This year’s theme — “Lord, I believe. Help my unbelief.” — is for December based on the fourth joyful mystery. “We all struggle with faith at NOTRE DAME — PROCLAIM! times,” said Holy Cross Father John will feature the film “Sophie Phalen, president of Holy Cross Scholl — The Final Days,” in Family Ministries. German with English subtitles, on The “Try Prayer! It Works!” Dec. 2, 3 and 6 at Geddes hall Contest asks entrants to use creativ- on the University of Notre Dame ity to depict their faith. Children in campus as part of a series of grades K-12 enrolled in a Catholic events sponsored by the Institute RITA KOPCZYNSKI school, religious education program, for Church Life at the University Religious education student “saints” pose with Holy Cross Father Gerry Barmasse, asso- parish, home school or other organi- of Notre Dame honoring men and zation are eligible to participate. Visit women who have given their lives ciate pastor of St. Adalbert Church in South Bend, celebrating All Saints Day. The stu- www.FamilyRosary.org/TryPrayer. for Christ. dents are in their second year of preparation for reception of their First Communion. All entries must be postmarked by “Supper with Sophie Scholl,” Feb. 1, 2014. Call Holy Cross Family that includes a Brotzeit, a supper Ministries at (800) 299-PRAY (7729). typical in Swabia and Bavaria, begins at 5:45 p.m., followed by a talk on the situation of the church- es in Nazi Germany by Professor Joshua Lapp and Raymond Sanfrey Vincent de Paul in St. Louis, Mo., Robert Krieg, department of the- scored in the top 5 percent of stu- on Nov. 6, 1953. ology at the University of Notre dents nationwide on the PSAT test From 1956 to 2007, Sister SUPPORT GROUP MEMBERS Dame, a brief introduction into the taken in October of 2012. Mary Cecilia ministered as busi- lives of Sophie and Hans Scholl ness manager, executive secre- ATTEND RETREAT by Patricia Bellm and the film’s Sister Mary Cecilia tary, provincial secretary, elderly showing. outreach worker, assistant admin- Admission is $8 and includes Schlebecker, Fort Wayne istrator, director of admissions, light supper, talk, door prize and native, celebrates 60th administrator and foundation movie. Tickets purchased before office assistant in many cities Nov. 24 will be eligible for $5 jubilee in the U.S., including St. Louis, cash back at the door. For tick- EVANSVILLE Mo.; Birmingham, Mobile and ets contact Patricia Bellm at the — A native of Montgomery, Ala.; Chicago, Ill.; Institute for Church Life, (574) Fort Wayne, and Evansville. 631-1379, [email protected] or visit Daughter of From 1973 to 1981, Sister icl.nd.edu/Sophie_Scholl. Charity Sister Mary Cecilia served as an Mary Cecilia English-speaking secretary at the Bishop Dwenger national Schlebecker Daughters of Charity Motherhouse merit students will celebrate in Paris, France. In 2007, Sister her 60th jubilee Mary Cecilia joined the Ministry commended SISTER MARY of Prayer at the Seton Residence in November. CECELIA The daughter of the Daughters of Charity in FORT WAYNE — Bishop SCHLEBECKER Evansville. She continues in that Dwenger High School has of the late Mr. and Mrs. Erwin ministry today. announced that Derek Gloudemans, PHOTO PROVIDED BY FATHER ED RUETZ a senior, has been named a 2014 C. Schlebecker, of Fort Wayne, Nagel awarded National Merit Semi-Finalist. Sister Mary Cecilia is one of four The Priest Support Group (the remnant of seven priest children. Outstanding Art Gloudemans scored in the top 1 members) recently spent three days on retreat at the percent of 1.6 million students A 1951 graduate of Central Educator of the Year nationwide who took the PSAT test Catholic High School in Fort Sisters of St. Benedict Monastery in Ferdinand. Father Wayne, sister earned her bach- in October of 2012. Gloudemans FORT WAYNE — Fort Wayne Paul Bueter had a reunion with Benedictine Sister Mary will now apply for Finalist sta- elor’s degree in business admin- resident and art teacher Teresa tus and National Merit Scholarship istration and French from Regis Nagel will receive the Outstanding Victor, who collaborated with him for over a decade, serving consideration. College in Denver, Colo., in 1969; Art Educator of the Year award at BDHS would also like to con- and she earned her certificate in the Art Education Association of Hispanic people in Milford. Pictured, from left, are John gratulate four seniors who were gerontology from the University of Indiana annual convention Oct. 18 Crowley, facilitator; Father Paul Bueter; Benedictine Sister named Commended Students Alabama in Birmingham in 1985. -20 in Indianapolis. Award recipients by the National Merit Program. Sister entered the Community of are nominated by their peers and Mary Victor Kercher; Father Bob D’Souza; Benedictine Victoria Fourman, Nicholas Hagar, the Daughters of Charity of St. are teachers who show outstanding Sister Kathryn Huber; and Father Ed Ruetz. 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC November 10, 2013

cluded, Bishop Rhoades comment- ed, “Everywhere I go I’m impressed GOSHEN by the friendliness of the children, the knowledge of their faith. Their st. JohN the evANgelist school shiNes duriNg visit from bishop CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 questions are interesting. They are interested in the vocation of bishop. They are always so happy to see the bishop and their excitement is great. for St. John the Apostle — the I think they understand the bishop is Evangelist,” the bishop said, adding their spiritual leader.” that he chose him because he appre- “It’s a testament to the teachers ciated St. John’s Gospel and most and the school — I’m always edi- importantly because he thought John fied by each school visit,” he said. was Jesus’ best friend since he was The school was established in called “beloved.” 1868. Currently, enrollment is 120 “He was the only one at the foot students in grades kindergarten of the cross and it was to (John) that through fifth grade with two pre- Jesus said to take care of His moth- school classes — a junior class er, Mary,” Bishop Rhoades said. of four and five year olds and a The saints and martyrs are Pee Wee class of three year olds. examples of holiness, and Bishop Preschoolers have the option of Rhoades told the children how attending half days or full days. important it is to help one another Special classes offered at St. grow in holiness by example and to John School include art, music, help others know Jesus. physical education, computer, “That’s why Catholic schools are library and Spanish. Eagle’s Nest is so important. They are schools of the after school program that runs holiness. Your teachers and princi- from 2:40-6 p.m. and provides care pal teach you about Jesus and that’s where students can receive home- why the parish and your parents work and academic assistance and work so hard to have St. John’s enjoy free play. School. It’s an important mission,” The school offers a wide variety Bishop Rhoades said. of activities including weekly prayer At the end of the Mass, St. John service, fall festival, Young Authors Pastor Father Tony Steinacker asked Conference, Veteran’s Day pro- the bishop to participate in a new gram, Science Fair, Grandparent’s tradition beginning at St. John’s — Day, Christmas program, field trips, at the end of each Friday’s Mass All Schools Mass at Notre Dame, a crucifix will be presented to a mentoring, Las Posadas, participat- class, beginning with the fifth grade, ing in Mass twice a week and buddy which will be kept in class for the groups. week to pray for vocations. Father Principal Mattie Willerton Steinacker also presented a gift to explained that buddy groups involve the bishop — a spiritual bouquet all students in grades kindergarten from the students. through fifth grade. A fifth-grader PHOTOS BY JOE ROMIE “This is the greatest gift — is the leader of the group, which At the end of Mass on Friday, Nov. 1, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades is presented a spiritual bouquet from the stu- that you will be praying for me. includes a student from each grade dents of St. John the Evangelist School in Goshen. Thank you boys and girls!” Bishop level. Each month the group meets Rhoades said upon receiving the and participates in special projects gift. and activities together. At the first Then the fourth-grade students in meeting they choose a patron saint St. John the Evangelist School Eva DeBoni’s class each presented for their group. his or her saint’s project, while in 117 W. Monroe St. “Fifth graders gain leadership Goshen, IN 46526 costume they shared facts they skills and the young ones who may learned. Other saints represented be new to the school get a chance to were St. George, St. Bernard, St. meet older kids and feel welcomed. Phone: (574) 533-9480 Lorenzo and several others. It’s almost like a family and they’re Website: www.stjohncatholic.com Bishop Rhoades visited each like siblings,” Willerton said. classroom from preschool to fifth Willerton sees the welcoming Pastor: Father Tony Steinacker grade. atmosphere as one of St. John’s Parochial vicar: Father Fernando Jimenez He told Today’s Catholic, “This biggest strengths. “The children all Principal: Mrs. Mattie Willerton is the fun part of being bishop — know one another. They hold doors being with all the kids.” open. It’s a very warm atmosphere Students: 120 in grades kindergarten In each class Bishop Rhoades and a Catholic environment. The asked the students what they were through fifth; two preschool classes children pray together, go to Mass offered studying in religion and what new together. Under the crucifix it’s even prayers they had learned. He offered more powerful.” the students a chance to ask him Father Tony Steinacker sees staff Mascot: Eagles questions, saying, “It’s not every stability as an attribute. “Our teach- day bishop comes to your class.” ers are so dedicated to what they The students were curious about do. Some students currently attend- how he became bishop, how long ing have the same teachers as their he’d been bishop and one student parents. Many of our teachers live asked if being bishop was hard. locally and belong to our parish. It “It’s a lot of responsibility,” reinforces that family aspect that so Bishop Rhoades said. “I don’t have many seek,” he said. a lot of free time. I don’t get to play Smaller class sizes with the larg- much kickball.” est being 25 allows for more one- Bishop took a turn at kickball on-one attention. Father Steinacker with the fourth and fifth graders praised the leadership of new while they were in gym class. principal Mattie Willerton who was Numerous students asked about trained and educated through the the bishop’s zucchetto, the skullcap ACE program at Notre Dame. worn under the mitre and one kin- “She and I share a mutual love The St. John the Evangelist School children’s dergartner was allowed to put it on. for education and we see great In each class Bishop Rhoades potential at St. John’s where we bell choir provides music from the choir said a prayer with the students, gave hope to in some small way form The second-grade students of Sister Colleen Bauer, a School Sister of loft at the All Saints Day Mass celebrated by a blessing and asked them to tell the future of our Church and Notre Dame, fold their hands in prayer as Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades. their parents he said hello. community,” he said. is about to begin a prayer. When the class visits were con- November 10, 2013 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9 st. JohN the evANgelist school shiNes duriNg visit from bishop

Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades speaks to the fourth-grade “saints” of St. John the Evangelist School, Goshen, at a pastoral visit on Nov. 1.

Standing in front of the St. John the Evangelist statue in the school are, from left, Father Tony Steinacker, pastor; Mattie Willerton, principal; Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades; and Father Fernando Jimenez, parochial vicar.

During his pastoral visit, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades visits Anita Laughlin’s kindergarten class at St. John the Evangelist School in Goshen. 10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC November 10, 2013 Rapper priest energizes Luers students

BY DEB WAGNER forms a new rap song to perform An all-school Mass concluded for his audience, teen musicians the morning activities and Holy from the audience are often asked Hour was held from 5-6 p.m. at FORT WAYNE — Father by Father Fischer to accompany the school. Norman Fischer, a black Catholic him. Sue Mathias, campus minister priest from the Diocese of “Rapping is relevant to young at Bishop Luers, said the day was Lexington, Ky., recently preached people because they are continu- simply “fantastic!” to the entire student body of 600 ously bombarded with music. It is Senior Logan Gillie felt that at Bishop Luers High School important to know what they are the activities really opened her in Fort Wayne on Oct. 8. He listening to and to cultivate faith eyes to her faith and said that returned to the diocese after his that is inspirational,” explains beyond Luers, she will “always participation in the Faithfest for Father Fischer. “Christian rap is listen to God and look to Him for teens a couple years ago was so equal to the Word of God taken direction.” well received. Father Fischer is to another level with a beat. Classmate Megan Lee felt currently a priest chaplain for Music is the crossroads where the inspired by the day and believes Lexington Catholic High School Church and teens can meet.” that she will pray more and “lis- and pastor of the historically During his talk at Bishop ten to God so He can help me fig- black parish, St. Luers, Father Fischer was ure out what I want to do with my Catholic Church, in Lexington. joined by poet and fellow rapper life.” Lee also took away from The son of an African- Dewayne Smithers. The two met the presentations to treat people American father and Filipino just three and a half years ago as we want to be treated. mother, Father Fischer enjoys through a mutual friend. Smithers Additionally, junior Tiyona preaching, rapping and reaching TESS STEFFEN helps Father Fischer keep his Griggs remembered, “No one’s out to youth and their families, Father Norman Fischer poses with Bishop Luers High School student Joe creativity fresh and relevant to perfect. Everyone’s different, creatively spreading the Gospel Lewis. teenagers today. and you should not treat people of Jesus Christ. Though raised The morning at Bishop Luers differently because of your own in a devout Catholic family, he began with an all-school confer- insecurities.” had no experience with priests he entered St. Mary of the Lake child listening to positive hip-hop ence with group dynamics, ice Father Fischer hopes that of color as a child. But by his seminary in Chicago where he music. Today, he listens to con- breakers, and a freestyle rap his time spent at Bishop Luers freshman year in college when he earned his master of divinity in temporary music and converts the to “Christ be the Light of Our High School graced others with became involved in the National 2000. He became the first black lyrics to Christian words. A popu- Lives.” Smithers shared with renewed insights in this Year of Black Catholic Congress, he was priest to serve in the Diocese of lar Motown hit such as “My Girl” groups through his poetry and rap Faith and that hearts will beat in able to interact with other black Lexington. by the Temptations will become how he fell into darkness away one rhythm with the Sacred Heart Catholics and black priests. Father Fischer’s interest in “My God.” With his high energy from Christ and how he eventu- of Jesus. Following college graduation, rap music began when he was a and penchant for fun, when he ally turned back to Christ. We’ve come this far by faith

BY DEACON MEL TARDY Rudd still engage Catholics today … in regards to Negroes in all essential. Catholics. Perhaps their con- (see www.nbccongress.org). of South Bend.” Stymied by the The American faith journey vergence in November can be a Lay leadership perhaps emerged Great Depression, but sustained of blacks, including Catholics, is clarion call to celebrate the faith “Of decisive importance in this in large part because various by great faith, this white priest synonymous with bitter struggle; stories of black Catholic across year is retracing the history of factors, including racism, had spent the remainder of his life and some hesitate to uncover and our diocese: parishes, schools and our faith.” —“Porta Fidei” stymied efforts to ordain blacks toiling to build a viable parish out share it. As Barbara Streisand institutions. in America. Convened in 1889, of a seemingly insignificant num- once sang: “What’s too painful One resource for assistance n 1887, Daniel Rudd — a that first congress included Mass ber of families. to remember, we simply choose is the Diocesan Black Catholic prominent black Catholic from with Father Augustine Tolton Over the years, evangelization to forget.” Yet, isn’t an enduring Advisory Board (BCAB), whose Bardstown, Ky., — delivered presiding: America’s first recog- at St. Augustine Parish became a faith also an exemplary faith; a mission in part is “to help Ia major speech about “colored nizably black priest. But, Rome labor of love for others too: reli- journey emblematic of the suf- guide the diocese … to effec- Catholics” at Catholic Library had ordained him; America had gious and clergy, black and white fering all people endure on this tively address pastoral, social Hall of Fort Wayne. Rudd’s story refused. laity; Saint Mary’s College and earth? and cultural concerns relating to of faith is unique in the annals Did Rudd’s presence inspire Notre Dame, haves and have nots. As Christians, our story also Catholics of African descent.” of American Church history. His local black Catholics — perhaps In 1941, the parish grew beyond speaks of hope — to the loving BCAB is currently drafting a parents had been slaves, but also the ancestors of several black its interim facility — a converted presence of Christ in the midst of plan for the pastoral care of Catholic. Rudd, a cradle Catholic, Catholic families once active at tavern — and into the new and our suffering. In him, we know blacks in the diocese. On Nov. came of age in the first genera- St. Mary’s Parish of Fort Wayne? current facility, built dollar by that God literally has our back 5, BCAB and St. Pius X Parish tion freed by the Emancipation That story remains to be told. dollar through dozens of dances, — beaten, bloodied and left to (a parish also founded by Father Proclamation; but, he never forgot What we do know is that, 35 card parties and creative fundrais- die like those of our ancestors. O’Connor) showed the documen- the concerns of his fellow kinfolk years after Rudd’s Indiana visit, ers. If we identify with His suffer- tary “Enduring Faith.” On Nov. suffering in slavery’s aftermath: eight black Catholic families Today, its vibrant black liturgy ing and death, we also embrace 24, the St. Augustine Gospel poverty, education, joblessness in South Bend were fighting to and reputation as a diverse, close- His Resurrection and promise of Choir will join other choirs for and health care. remain faithful. In the 1920s, knit community — where ALL liberation. And our story must the closing Mass for the Year of Rudd’s enduring faith, howev- these southern transplants, who are welcome — attract parishio- embrace the Eucharistic pres- Faith. er, assured him that the Catholic sought South Bend for northern ners and visitors from near and ence of Christ in others — such BCAB will also bring Bishop Church — “the only place on this opportunities, were “struggling far. In some ways, Rudd’s faith- as Father O’Connor and so many Joseph Perry of Chicago to South continent where rich and poor, to gain open acceptance in white ful vision of a Catholic Church advocates — who broke bread Bend on Feb. 1, 2014, to speak white and black, must drop preju- parishes.” With seemingly “insuf- “where rich and poor, white and with us in order to break the on the cause of sainthood for dice at the threshold and go hand ficient numbers to create a church black, must drop prejudice at the bondage of racism and division. Father Augustine Tolton. in hand to the altar” — was the of their own, their spiritual needs threshold and go hand in hand to And in that sense, ours is also a We’ve come this far by faith “one great hope” for colored folk. were being ignored.” the altar” had found a model in joyful faith — a celebration that — an enduring faith, but also a Such faith drove him to devote Far too often, even today, such St. Augustine Parish. something better is coming. The joyful faith. Let us continue to his life and God-given gifts to phrases punctuate the epitaph St. Paul says, “faith is being same message heralded by Daniel learn from the collective faith sto- spreading that very message, far of black Catholic evangeliza- sure of what you hope for, certain Rudd so many years ago. ries of the past, so that ALL may and wide — including to Fort tion. But then, Holy Cross Father of what you have not yet seen.” “Porta Fidei” calls the Year have a future brimming with the Wayne. George O’Connor — a white Timing wise, if this were of Faith “a summons to an hope that love inspires. To engage black Catholics priest, taken in as a teen by black merely a “year celebrating faith,” authentic and renewed conver- regarding common concerns, neighbors after his own family the story of St. Augustine Parish sion to the Lord, the one Savior Rudd founded a national news- was tragically killed — became would be noted as intriguing. of the world.” It will conclude in paper, the American Catholic aware of their plight. Finding Yet, in an era when far too many November, which also happens Tribune, and the National Black it unacceptable to ignore the Catholics struggle with a “pro- to be National Black Catholic Catholic Congress; the latter spiritual needs of even eight black found crisis of faith” (“Porta History Month, initiated in 1990 Deacon Mel Tardy serves at St. being the first significant lay families, he advocated tirelessly Fidei”), perhaps the story of by the National Black Catholic Augustine Parish, South Bend, Catholic movement in America. for the founding of St. Augustine an enduring faith — of black Clergy Caucus to celebrate the and is the chair of the Diocesan Both institutions founded by Parish (1928): “a mission church Catholics — must be noted as particular faith and gifts of black Black Catholic Advisory Board. November 10, 2013 COMMENTARY 11 Caveats from a Catholic doc Honor Flight …

y colleagues and I have acid) research studies have been presented fairly seri- very disappointing and proven to thanks for the memories Mous topics over the last be of no benefit. THE CATHOLIC personnel, Air National Guard staff, several months in this column. A large study on high dose BY MARK WEBER friends and family members with This month I would like to try vitamin E has actually shown a DOCTOR flags and signs, who waved and something a little different and do trend toward harm. No benefit t was G.I. style all over again. cheered as we boarded our plane. what doctors do all day long — has been proven for high dose IS IN Reveille (at home) at dawn with Two and a half hours later, our give advice. I will keep it simple vitamin C, echinacea, ginkgo Ipresentation of printed orders plane’s wing tip was a pointer to and to the point. My advice is biloba and so many other DR. DAVID KAMINSKAS and I.D. to guards at a military post postcard shots of Washington, backed by published research supplements. The recently where jeeps, flags, huts, hangars and D.C., only this time, it was the real studies and is not just my opin- published Physician Health a camo clad aura made me wonder thing and we would soon be on the ion. Despite that, I am sure there Study II in which over 14,000 dose of a multivitamin, especially if I was actually back in time report- ground and posing for photos at will be those who disagree. physicians participated, showed if you don’t eat a healthy diet ing for duty at another new post. these memorials and historic places Let’s start with what that after 11 years of taking a full of fruits and vegetables. I wasn’t ... I was a guest of Honor now viewed from on high. will probably be the most popular multivitamin (Centrum Then take all the money you Flight Northeast Indiana and on my On landing at Ronald Reagan controversial subject I will Silver) there was no benefit at just saved and give it to your way for a day in Washington, D.C., Washington National Airport, there discuss: the multi-billion dollar reducing cardiovascular disease, favorite charity. Interestingly, with other World War II veterans was another unexpected tribute and vitamin industry. Its goal is which was the main goal of the eating a diet high in vitamins and who would see the capital city’s V.I.P. dispensation as we avoided to sell you vitamins and make study. At least there was a trend minerals (fruits and vegetables sights and memorials, swap stories, customary screening and got the money. Study after study has toward less cancer in the vitamin generally) HAS been shown to eat box lunches and get the V. I. P. red carpet treatment to an area in shown that mega or super doses group. be beneficial. But, if you take treatment all day long. the terminal where a live Dixieland of vitamins do not enhance your My advice is to avoid the those same vitamins and minerals The Honor Flight saga began as band serenaded with WWII tunes; health. In recent years multiple super-dose and expensive vitamin many others have — purely an idea “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree,” mega-B vitamin (B6, B12, folic supplements and consider a daily DOCTOR, PAGE 12 based on fulfillment and entitlement “In the Mood,” and more Glenn due others. In this case, the idea Miller music. man was Earl Morse, a physician’s Three air conditioned, color assistant and retired Air Force coded buses stood by as our Hold firm to your bond with the Lord captain serving in a small clinic in transportation and police escort got Springfield, Ohio. us out of the airport traffic and we lesson. Another is about the after- wonder why it all happened. With the completion and were at once in the midst of D.C. life, and it mentions the after-life It happened because of human dedication of the World War II as our guide named buildings we THE as a reward for holy living on bad judgment, human greed and Memorial in 2004, Earl wondered rolled past — the Treasury, the earth. The after-life as a doctrine human disregard for human life. if any of his aging patients would Smithsonian, Watergate, etc. SUNDAY was not very refined in the Humans can make life very bad actually visit the edifice erected in Our first and longest stop was at more ancient Hebrew writings. for themselves and for others their honor. Since various personal the World War II Memorial, which GOSPEL Maccabees expanded the notion. especially when they ignore or barriers prevented such trips, Earl, was dedicated in 2004 to honor not a private pilot and member of an war, but the 16 million Americans MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION The Second Epistle to the disobey God. Thessalonians provides the Evidence of this same active aero club at Wright-Patterson who served in the Armed Forces second reading. This work too reality is seen in the story of Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, and the 400,000 who died in that was written when times were the Maccabees. The mighty appealed to other private pilots to conflict. 32nd Sunday in very hard for true believers. The Antiochus brought death and fly some veterans to Washington. The overall design and art here epistle is challenging but anguish. In the end, however, the Earl’s request included two is breathtaking. In one display, Ordinary Time encouraging. Regardless of just triumphed, not the king. We conditions: that the veterans pay 12-foot bronze eagles are done so whatever may lie ahead, it insists celebrate the Maccabees. For the nothing; and that the pilots serve gracefully they deny their 80,000 Lk 20:27-38 that disciples must hold firm to Thessalonians, imperial Rome as escorts for the day’s activities. pound weight and appear to be in his weekend, observed by their bond with the Lord. Times brought terror and agony. The Eleven pilots volunteered and free flight. The pillars, the pool, the the Church as the 32nd may be bad, even terrifying, but just triumphed. We honor them Honor Flight was off the ground. bronze work dramatizes victorious Sunday of Ordinary Time, God will be victorious! today. Imperial Rome is gone. By 2006, commercial flights power and in an uplifting way, the T peace purchased by the events and has as its first reading a sec- St. Luke’s Gospel, the source These readings remind us were used exclusively due to the tion from the Second Book of of the last reading, continues again that peace, justice and increased number of veterans on personnel involved. Maccabees. the theme of the after-life. Its security come only when humans the waiting list and adverse weather With a quiet feeling of private Maccabees, First or Second, message is clear. Those faithful respect God. They also warn us conditions prohibiting small aircraft Hoosier pride in knowing that we rarely appears as a reading at to God in this life will live with of the allurements that so often from participating on a regular were looking at Indiana limestone Mass. These books are late in the God, triumphantly and eternally, drive humans to hurt themselves schedule. at nearly every memorial visited, formation of the Scriptures as we in the next life. and others inevitably will pass Presently, Honor Flight has our buses rolled on to the Korean now have them. They date from a This reading also says away. expanded to 127 hubs in 41 states Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans period only two centuries before that the ways of God are Without God, we are doomed, and has flown nearly 100,000 Memorial Wall and three times Christ, describing a very dark beyond our experience and condemned by our own human veterans to Washington, D.C. around the iconic U.S. Marine period in the history of God’s our understanding. We are inadequacies. Again and again in Our flight on May 29 of this Corps War Memorial, which recalls people. humans, nothing less but nothing history, we find proof of this fact. year, which was the 10th trip for one of the most famous incidents of When Alexander the Great, more. We are nothing less in that Honor Flight of Northeast Indiana, WWII, the raising of the U.S. flag at who had conquered so much of we can decide to live so as to included 72 veterans (two were the top of Mount Suribachi on Iwo the present-day Middle East died, receive as God’s gift eternal life women) and each veteran’s personal Jima. his generals scrambled to succeed itself. We are nothing more in escort. Lucky for me, my escort was Following our last box lunch at him. One of them, Ptolomy, that we need God. my daughter Libby, who generously the U.S. Air Force Memorial we became the pharaoh of Egypt. paid full fare to share the day with boarded our buses for a final roll Another of them, Seleucus, Reflection me and after the trip made up a call and moving on for our flight became king of Syria. special book of our Honor Flight home ... but another surprise tribute A successor of Seleucus, Tomorrow, our country READINGS photos. After the standard military awaited. As we once again avoided Antiochus IV, believed himself will celebrate Veterans’ Day, Sunday: 2 Mc 7:1-2, 9-14 Ps 17:1, 5-6, check-in at the gate of the 122nd the security check-in at Reagan to be divine. He demanded a commemoration of the day 8, 15 2 Thes 2:16-3:5 Lk 20:27-38 Fighter Wing Air National Guard National and got the red carpet that his subjects, including the in 1918 when Germany and its Monday: Wis 1:1-7 Ps 139:1-10 Lk at the Fort Wayne International treatment, we were surrounded Jews, worship him. Anyone allies surrendered, and the First 17:1-6 Airport, we were photographed, by men and women all dressed in who refused this demand paid World War ended. Tuesday: Wis 2:23-3:9 Ps 34:2-3, presented with more identification clothing circa World War II who posed for photos, and danced with dearly. This weekend’s reading No war has been fought 16-19 Lk 17:7-10 and credentials, tee shirts, caps and a ditty bag that held more mementos us as another live band knocked out reports quite vividly the penalty without great suffering and death. Wednesday: Wis 6:1-11 Ps 82:3-4, The First World War, however, of the trip. more Miller music. Antiochus IV reserved for those 6-7 Lk 17:11-19 was new to human experience We were then guests of the And that wasn’t the last surprise; who denied that he was a god. Thursday: Wis 7:22b-8:1 Ps 119:89- Maccabees I and II were in the untold number of human 122nd Fighter Wing Air National once in the air, one of the most written about martyrs who defied lives that it took. Hundreds of 91, 130, 135, 175 Lk 17:20-25 Guard for breakfast and a briefing delightful experiences of armed Antiochus. thousands lost their lives on Friday: Wis 13:1-9 Ps 19:2-5 Lk 17:26- of the day’s events. forces life was renewed — mail These two books of battlefields, or in bombing raids. 37 Following breakfast, we call! It was the same thrill of hearing Maccabees lionize these pious Millions of others starved, or Saturday: Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9 Ps proceeded to the flight line and an your name and knowing that Jewish martyrs who refused to were maimed, or died of disease. 105:2-3, 36-37, 42-43 Lk 18:1-8 unexpected and humbling display of someone at home was thinking of forsake the one God of Israel. Today, historians look affection and honor was expressed Heroism, therefore, is one back upon this tragic time and by a lineup of hundreds of military HONOR, PAGE 12 12 COMMENTARY Novbember 10, 2013 A partnership between generations SCRIPTURE SEARCH recent ad for a Swiss social tragedy that resulted in Gospel for November 10, 2013 watch shows a well- part from unrealistic promises A groomed father getting made to present workers at the INTELLECT Luke 20:27-38 out of a first-class Pullman expense of future city taxpayers. car and putting his arm around As the city’s economy and Following is a word search based on the Gospel his 8-year-old son, also nattily population declined, it failed AND reading for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle attired in khakis, Docksiders and to trim back its government C: an imaginary story illustrating life and marriage. a sport coat. “You never actually workforce, maintaining one of VIRTUE The words can be found in all directions in the puzzle. own a Patek Philippe,” the ad the nation’s largest for cities its JOHN GARVEY said. “You merely look after it size. SADDUCEES QUESTION TEACHER for the next generation.” The city kept promising larger BROTHER DIES It was a little rich for my and larger retirement benefits A WIFE RAISE UP SEVEN taste. But there were some for employees. It even paid leaving them debts they cannot FIRST SECOND THIRD things I liked about the ad. It bonuses out of the retirement pay. WOMAN RESURRECTION MARRY Both of our major political showed a father in a positive fund in years when it made good WORTHY TO ATTAIN ANGELS parties have been equally guilty light — something one rarely money in the market, even as it PASSAGE THE BUSH sees on Madison Avenue or in ratcheted up the tax burden on its of making promises our children Hollywood. The fathers there are ever-shrinking population. When are being asked to keep, but typically absent, unconcerned or the market turned south, the fund probably cannot. Both are inept. became incapable of paying out equally afraid to acknowledge LESSON OF THE BUSH The ad also invoked a what it had promised. the problem. laudable concern for the next As a result, more than Unrealistic and false promises NO I TSEUQCHOH generation. Edmund Burke, in half of the Motor City’s $18 do not fulfill our duties of AOSEECUDDASA his “Reflections on the French billion in debt is unfunded social justice. Surely our noble Revolution,” wrote that society retirement benefits for public desire to care for the old and MN I A T T AO T UWN is “a partnership not only employees, who now stand to the sick can take a better form. OS T T S R I F B LWA between those who are living, lose everything in the city’s But these false promises persist but between those who are bankruptcy. To put it in Burke’s as politicians keep putting the WOEVCDSEVENN living, those who are dead and terms, the retiring generation next election ahead of the next OSASREHTORBP those who are to be born.” took on a debt their children generation. It was incongruous to see could not pay. RLCWOTRKWDDU Burke’s sentiment used to Federal entitlement spending TEHFYMHRL I NE sell watches. But at least it is, sadly, going in the same showed we haven’t forgotten direction. Never mind the new HGERCHO I UEOS about it entirely. So does the health care law. Even without YNRAWI FERSC I environmental movement, a that, entitlement spending political effort you might not accounts for nearly two-thirds of PASSAGEOFDEA associate with an instinctive the federal budget (twice what it MAHARBAMNOSR conservative like Burke. In was in 1960). © 2013 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com his 2013 inaugural address, Most of this is for Social President Barack Obama made Security and Medicare — a typical appeal for sustainable programs whose beneficiaries energy, saying, “Our obligations are defined by age, not need. We as Americans are not just to call them insurance programs, ourselves, but to all posterity.” but they’re not. Today’s workers How is it that we can invoke pay for today’s retirees and ask this intergenerational covenant the next generation to support to sell watches and to prevent them. possibly ruinous climate change But we’re asking too much over the next few centuries but of the next generation, because ignore it in the face of certain people are living longer, costs fiscal ruin over the next two or are rising and birthrates are John Garvey is the president of The three decades? falling. We aren’t leaving our Catholic University of America Detroit’s bankruptcy is a children fancy watches. We’re in Washington, D.C.

at all now, don’t start because of 85-year-old man or woman walk what I just said. If drinking has by with the speed and vigor of a caused problems in your life or 30 year old. Do you know what DOCTOR you know you’re an alcoholic, the secret is? It’s exercise. If then avoidance is a must. you want to enjoy your golden CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Did you know lifelong years, keep moving and keep smokers live an average of 10 exercising! MARK WEBER years less than nonsmokers? That I always try to end with Mark Weber recalls a day in Washington, D.C. and the events experienced at high doses and artificially put means many smokers will not see Scripture. “Or do you not know by veterans who make an Honor Flight. them in a pill the magic goes their 70s. It’s never too late to your body is a temple of the Holy away. stop smoking and improve your Spirit within you, whom you What about alcohol? The health and prognosis. have from God? You are not your bronze eagles, and taps at Arlington, bottom line is moderate There is an epidemic of own, for you were bought with my most vivid and touching consumption of alcohol in adult onset type II diabetes a price. So glorify God in your HONOR memory is of two veterans of the 82nd and 101st airborne, one of epidemiological studies has in this country. A significant body.” — 1 Cor 6:19-20. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 shown benefits, particularly percentage of these people can whom was heard to say as our flight reduced cardiovascular disease. reverse their diabetes with a left Fort Wayne, “This will be the first time I will be on a plane that Moderate consumption means simple plan — weight loss. you. This final thoughtful touch was landed.” These one-time hell for three to seven adult beverages For example, somebody that is carefully prearranged by the staff of leather G.I.’s who leaped out of a week (sorry, it does not mean 5-feet, 10-inches and weighs 230 Honor Flight Northeast Indiana and airplanes wearing 60-pound packs seven drinks in one night!). The pounds can very likely get off all my daughter, Libby, who secretly while clutching rifles, now carefully most beneficial appears to be red their diabetic meds if they lose notified many relatives and friends used both grab rails as they slowly wine, but white wine, various weight through diet and exercise weeks before our flight. I received left the bus. spirits, and even beer are also to get down to 180 pounds. For loads of letters and cards and acceptable. diabetics that are not at ideal Dr. David Kaminskas is a cardiolo- someone even sent me an American Don’t forget there are plenty body weight, the best solution is gist and the treasurer of the Dr. flag. of calories in alcohol, so you not more pills or even insulin. It Lejeune Guild of the Recalling this star spangled, have to cut back on calorie is weight loss! Catholic Medical Association. beautiful day in May and the sights Mark Weber works in advertising consumption someplace else. I suspect you have all taken All health professionals are of the trip ... the White House, the composition and is a writer for Finally, if you don’t drink alcohol notice when you have seen an welcome to join. Visit www.fort- Lincoln Memorial, those beautiful Today’s Catholic newspaper. November 10, 2013 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 13 ICCL, CYO football champs square off for diocesan playoff ing in the game, Morris found against the Panther running back.” BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN Tippmann on a screen pass that He was very impressed with his was good for a 27-yard touchdown opponent, “McFadden is one heck scamper. The Panthers then put of a running back who was a bear Sports FORT WAYNE — The best of the together an impressive drive down to bring down and he was no fun best met in youth football’s pin- to the 2-yard line with just over a to defend. He routinely made seven nacle, the 2013 diocesan showdown, minute left in the game, however, or eight yards after getting hit at the on a crisp, sunny Sunday afternoon, their drive stalled when Tippmann line of scrimmage.” ICCL FIFTH-SIXTH GRADE SOCCER Nov. 2, at Fort Wayne’s University forced and recovered a fumble for The coach continued his kudos, of Saint Francis field. The Catholic the Cardinals. “Reed and Black made big play CHAMPS NAMED Youth Organization (CYO) teams The Cardinals found themselves after big play for the Cardinals and won both contests, but the Inter-City with their backs against their own Morris had his best game of the Catholic League (ICCL) teams from endzone and were not out of danger year. Issac Blume was a huge play- South Bend did not go down with- until Morris’ cannon connected with maker for the defense and finally, out a fight. Collin Reed on the game sealing our offensive line had their best The first game slated two like- 35-yard pass. game of the year — Jake Vanek, matched teams, but it was Fort “You can not make mistakes Will Nelson, Jake Fabini, Joe Wayne’s St. Charles Cardinals that against a good team like St. Tippmann, Blake Davis and outlasted a powerful Panther squad Charles,” Panther Coach Shawn Lightner gave Morris time all day from St. Anthony/St. Joseph/St. Pius Bays admitted. long to find his receivers.” X by a score of 20-14 to claim the “It was a very tough loss, but a Talarico concluded, “I am really bragging rights for the south. good battle,” he summarized. excited for next year since so many The Panthers scored first to start Once again, the Panthers’ work- seventh graders played a key role in the back and forth. The St. Charles horse, Charlie McFadden, domi- our victory today. team answered with a drive of nated the ground game with another Next up, the St. John the Baptist, its own highlighted by a 46-yard 100-yards-plus rushing game and Fort Wayne/St. Joseph-Hessen Eddie Morris to Bradley Black pass a score. Quarterback Ben Lamont Cassel (SJFW) Eagles squeaked by and capped off by a 7-yard run hooked up with J.P. Lewis for the the Saints from Mishawaka Catholic by T.J. Tippmann. The Panthers other touchdown. after an explosive fourth quarter of responded with another score but A pleased Cardinal Coach Sam action, 25-20. It was another gritty PHOTOS BY PAUL TINCHER St. Charles answered before the half Talarico summed up his unit’s showdown, a classic contest of The Inter-City Catholic League St. Joseph, South Bend, fifth-and-sixth- with Morris scoring on an 18-yard outstanding year, “Anytime you power vs. speed full of athleticism, grade Eagles beat St. Adalbert, 3-1, in the boys’ soccer tournament bootleg run to tie the score at 14-14 end a CYO season with a win in talent and aggression. The Saints championship game on Oct. 20 at Marian High School Abro Field in heading into halftime. November, it’s a great season. I am scored first and took a 8-7 lead at Mishawaka. The Eagles’ coaches were Eric Horvath and Jay Caponigro. Coach Sam Talarico described very proud of all of our players — halftime. They kept control until the second half as two heavyweight our eighth-grade class came a long boxers throwing punches at each way from last year and our defense PLAYOFF, PAGE 14 other. With four minutes remain- bent but did not break in defending In the diocesan playoff battle on Nov. 3, St. Charles Cardinals, shown in the team photo at left, beat the St. Anthony/St. Joseph/St. Pius Panthers, 20-14.

At right, the St. John the Baptist, Fort Wayne/St. Joseph-Hessen Cassel Eagles beat the Mishawaka Catholic Saints, 25-20, at the dioc- In the ICCL fifth-and-sixth-grade girls’ soccer tournament, Christ the esan playoff game on Nov. 3. King, Blue, defeated St. Joseph, South Bend, Gold, 4-1, to win the championship crown. Rachel Was and Lucy Hardig each scored once plus Caroline Edmonds netted two goals for Christ the King. Georgia Place smacked one for St. Joseph in the spirited championship final on Oct. 20 at Marian High School Abro Field in Mishawaka. Shown above is Haley Dunham, right, of St. Joseph, and Madison Veldman, left, of Christ the King, during the competition.

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Katherine DeWald Anne Mullen Hickey, Yoder in the North Campus Auditorium Craft fair helps Dwenger Blichert, 93, St. Charles 87, Basilica of the Mary C. DiCola, 92, at 2701 Spring St. The Jazz Craft bazaar and bake sale Fort Wayne — The Bishop Borromeo Sacred Heart Ensemble, under the direction Fort Wayne — St. Vincent de Dwenger Music Boosters craft St. Aloysius of Sam Smiley, will perform its Paul Parish, 1720 E Wallen Rd. fair will be Saturday, Nov. 9, Ray F. Mata Jr., 76, Father Ronald R. Tripi, Sister Frances Joan annual winter concert of jazz will have a craft bazaar and bake from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the St. Joseph CSC, 78, Basilica of the Baker, 97, Church standards, contemporary pieces sale on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 9 school gymnasium. Admission Sacred Heart and holiday classics, joined by a.m. to 3 p.m. Homemade crafts, is free. Nelson’s Chicken will James R. Barrand, 70, of the Immaculate the University Singers, under the baked goods and lunch available. also be available at the event. St. Charles Borromeo Plymouth Conception, St. Mary-of- direction of Robert Nance. Call Proceeds will benefit the music Bette J. Buchanan, 86, the-Woods, Ind. Sister Elvira A. Ryan, 88, (260) 399-8064 for more infor- Bishop Luers plans fall fundraiser programs at Bishop Dwenger. St. Michael served at St. John the St. John the Baptist mation. Fort Wayne — Turkey Trot Baptist, Fort Wayne. will be Sunday, Nov. 24, from St. Augustine plans winter bazaar Divine Mercy Ministry offers post- 6-10:30 p.m. at Columbia Street South Bend — St. Augustine abortion healing West, 135 W. Columbia St. Parish, 1501 Washington St., will Fort Wayne — Divine Mercy Tickets are $20 per person before have a winter bazaar Saturday, Ministry, a Catholic support min- Nov. 16 and $25 per person Nov. 9, and Sunday, Nov. 10, istry devoted to the healing of after and include food, beer, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. the post-abortive woman or man, meets twice a month. Location and times are confidential. For information, call (260) 445-8119 or email mary@divinemercymin- •Jewelry O p e n H o u s e istry.com. All inquiries are confi- •Advent Wreaths for Prospective Students and their Families dential. •Candles •Rosaries •Statues Sunday,, November 17 Holiday bazaar •Calendars Bristol — St. Mary Parish will and much more! 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. have a Holiday bazaar Saturday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 411 W. Vistula St. Bake sale, handcrafted items and Meet the Marian Family lunch will be available. 20% OFF! �Tour the Building Knights plan spaghetti dinner One Regular Price Item �Talk to the Teachers and Coaches Mishawaka — Knights of Coupon expires Dec. 31, 2013...Not valid with other discounts. �Explore the Curriculum Columbus Council 1878, 114 W. ONE COUPON PER CUSTOMER Frist St., will host a spaghetti din- �View the 30 Renovated Classrooms ner Friday, Nov. 8, from 5-7 p.m. Monday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm �Visit the Club Fair Spaghetti is available with or Tuesday, Wednesday: 8:30 am - 7:00 pm PARK FREE without meat and dinner includes Saturday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm in our garage! salad, breadsticks, dessert and coffee. Other beverages available 915 South Clinton Street for purchase. The price is $8 for Catholic Charities adults, children 5-12 are $5 and Fort Wayne, 46802 • (260) 399-1443 children under 5 are free. Carry- Executive Director Position outs available. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Prison ministry to begin Music Director is seeking an Executive Director. The person for this position Yoder — The St. Aloysius St. Therese Catholic Church in Fort Wayne seeks should possess a good balance of administrative skills and a Knights of Columbus are host- passion for the mission of Catholic Charities, including good ing a “Prison ministry angel tree a music director. This is a part-time position and communication and listening skills, an ability to be a good Christmas program” for children qualifications include ability to play the organ and piano. in Allen County who have par- Main duties include playing the organ and piano at ambassador for the agency in the larger community, and a person ents in prison. If you would like weekend Masses and Holy Days of Obligation, choirs who has compassion for clients while adhering to Catholic to sponsor a child with a gift call and cantor practices, scheduling of the cantors and social teaching. Requirements include an advanced degree and (260) 622-4042. choirs, organizing and setting the musical liturgy for practical experience leading a non-profit organization with a staff Notre Dame choirs conclude Year of Faith weekend Masses and Holy Days plus playing for of over 25, and ability to collaborate and delegate. Preference Notre Dame —The Office of weddings and funerals as needed and paid separately. will be shown to someone who has knowledge of non-profit Campus Ministry will host a Interested parties are to contact: financial management and a background understanding of fund musical celebration on Friday, Mr. Lynn Trittipo development, marketing and promotion. 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PBS program featuring interviews with founding pastor Msgr. Robert Schulte and current pastor Father James Shafer to bulletin accounts of portions of the history of St. Elizabeth Parish by Tom Castaldi and special contests. On Nov. 3, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades joined the faithful to cel- St. Elizabeth pastor Father Jim Shafer receives a standing ovation for his ebrate a special anniversary Mass at service to the parish at the gala that followed a special anniversary Mass the church. Six fully vested priests, PHOTOS BY KAY COZAD celebrated by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades on Nov. 3. all of whom had served at St. th Elizabeth in the past or were instru- Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrates the 25 anniversary Mass at St. mental in the founding of the parish, Elizabeth Parish on Nov. 3 along with Deacon Jim Kitchens, former pastor Msgr. Schulte remarked, “We’re celebrating the past and along with Msgr. Schulte and Father parochial vicar Father Drew Curry, former parochial vicar Father Dave “Twenty-five years is certainly starting a future.” Her friend Cassie Shafer, concelebrated the high Mass Ruppert, founding pastor Msgr. Bob Schulte, current pastor Father Jim worth celebrating. I have a lot of Lee added, “I love to see the support that was attended by the Knights of Shafer, current parochial vicar Father Ben Muhlenkamp and former St. good memories.” of the bishop. It’s nice to have him and the past priests here.” Columbus, three of the four semi- Joseph Parish pastor Father Bill Sullivan. Father Larry Kramer, retired St. Elizabeth’s parochial vicar Father Ben Muhlenkamp simply Neysa Myers, who is new to the narians from the parish and featured and in residence at St. Elizabeth, also concelebrated. a special blessing and prayer. said, “It’s a joyous event. I’m happy parish, remarked, “It’s nice to see During his homily Bishop to be here.” the support for the future of the par- Rhoades told the overflowing con- all the possibility of redemption, tion to St. Elizabeth, prayed, “May Returning to the parish at which ish. We look forward to being a part gregation, “With joyful thanksgiv- of converting. This is the power of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton intercede he began his priestly ministry, of the parish for a long time.” ing to God we celebrate this 25th God’s love at work for the salvation for us and for this parish, that it may Father David Ruppert, current pastor Before dinner, Bishop Rhoades anniversary Mass at St. Elizabeth of the world.” be renewed by Christ’s love. May of St. Anthony de Padua in South blessed medals of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish.” He spoke of the Bishop Rhoades implored, “The we, like Zacchaeus, experience the Bend, said, “It’s great to see the that were distributed to the ladies history of the parish’s growth and mission of the Church and of this joy of being visited by the Son of people again, to see the changes. … in attendance by Sylvia Denice the pastoral leadership of its two parish is to continue this mission God, that we may bring His mercy It’s exciting to see the growth here.” dressed as St. Elizabeth Ann Seton pastors and all priests, deacons and of Jesus, the mission of salvation. to others. May God abundantly Jeff Krudop, longtime parishio- herself, after which he blessed the lay leaders who has served there. A We are to reach out to others with bless you and all the parishioners of ner, said of the event, “It’s a fitting meal. Following the meal Father standing ovation ensued as parishio- the love and mercy of Jesus. This St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish.” celebration. We’ve celebrated all Shafer, Msgr. Schulte and Bishop ners showed their gratitude for their is the power of faith, the power of A formal adults-only gala fol- year with everyone in every way — Rhoades all spoke of the history and pastors. God’s love that saves and renews lowed Mass that began in the atrium the parish festival, with the school the future of the expanding parish Reflecting on the Gospel of the world.” with cocktail hour, after which and now this. It’s wonderful.” of Catholic faithful named after St. Luke, Bishop Rhoades related A truly vibrant parish, the bishop guests of the celebration gathered Beth Walsh was happy to see the Elizabeth Ann Seton. Father Shafer, that Jesus called the tax collector said, “is a community that evange- in the Parish Activity Center for a returning priests and seminarians in his closing remarks, cited the Zacchaeus by name “because this lizes by word and action — reach- magnificent buffet catered by Blue and said, “Tonight it’s a blessing real gift of the parish “is its people was His mission: to seek and to save ing out to the poor, the outcast, Spoon Catering. The gala featured for me to see the seminarians. I love and the Lord that blesses them” the lost.” those trapped in sin, those who are the musical entertainment of the those guys!” and thanked the parishioners of St. He continued, “My friends, this suffering, those without hope, those University of Saint Francis jazz Kristin Spoltman, parishio- Elizabeth Parish saying, “You are Gospel teaches us that God sees who are unchurched or inactive in quartet. ner since 2002, said of the event, what makes St. Elizabeth what it is.” in every person a soul to save. He the practice of the faith.” Clergy and parishioners alike had seeks out the lost. Jesus came to Closing his homily, Bishop uplifting comments to share about save sinners, to save us. He offers Rhoades, who has a personal devo- the jubilee celebration. Founding At Hannah’s House, we give thanks!

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