50¢ August 14, 2011 Volume 85, No. 28 gO DigiTAl todayscatholicnews.org todayscatholicnews.org Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend CLICK ON CIRCULAtION ’’ Seniors TTODAYODAYSS CCATHOLICATHOLIC Reunions, remembering Pages 12-15 ‘Celebration of Century’ brings Pentecost collection, WYD many to St. Adalbert School Column offers thanks,

reflection By ANN CARey Pages 2-3 SOUTH BEND — St. Adalbert Catholic School has been an inspiring center of learning for 100 years, first for children of the Polish immigrants who built the par- Voucher applications ish, and later for children from many ethnic backgrounds whose families settled in the neighborhood. Many approved The school’s “Celebration of a Century” observance from July 29-31 attracted hundreds of people for festivi- Page 5 ties that included a memory walk through displays in the school, an afternoon family fest, Mass and a pancake breakfast. What was even more remarkable than the large Vegetable delivery turnout, however, was the intense pride and love of the parish and school displayed by the alumni, students, Catholic offers parents, volunteers, teachers and parishioners who came together to celebrate this impressive milestone. healthy garden choices In his homily at the Sunday centennial Mass, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades noted that thousands of children have Page 8 received a Catholic education at St. Adalbert, thanks to the grace of God as well as the great sacrifices made by the Polish immigrants who built the school, by the Felician sisters who have been at St. Adalbert since its Family chant founding, the parishioners and community who sup- port the school, and the lay teachers and staff who have Smith family introduces continued to carry out the school’s mission. “A few verses before the passage in today’s reading, children to chant St. Paul wrote, ‘If God is for us, who can be against us?’” Page 18 KEVIN HAGGENJOS Bishop Rhoades said. “This was the conviction of those Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrates the eucharist on Sunday, July 31, at St. Adalbert Church in South Bend. the Mass was part of the 100th anniversary celebration of St. Adalbert School. ADALBeRt, pA ge 10 No issue Aug. 21 WYD PilgrimS Next publication Aug. 28 100th anniversary of Most Precious Blood Church commemorated

By DeB WAgNeR At the special anniversary Mass on Aug. 7, Bishop Rhoades used the crozier of Bishop Alerding, which is a staff surmounted by a crook or cross symbolizing FORT WAYNE — Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades their pastoral office. He also used Bishop Alerding’s acknowledged the 100th anniversary of the laying chalice and paten. of the cornerstone for Most Precious Blood Church Father Joe Gaughan, pastor for the last six years, by celebrating Mass at the church with the hundreds said of Bishop Rhoades, “It’s his church and he is who were in attendance on Aug. 7. the main shepherd, and his presence is good for the The church was completed in 1912; however, the people to see. It is a joy to have him with us.” parish had already been in existence for some 15 Bishop Rhoades called on the living and deceased years prior. communion of saints of the parish in his homily. It was then that the third bishop of Fort Wayne, “Today, we give thanks, not only for this sacred Bishop Joseph Rademacher, invited the Society of building, but also for the holy people of God who made the Precious Blood to serve this new parish of mostly so many generous sacrifices to build this church 100 Irish and German parishioners. years ago and all the people throughout the history of this parish, living and deceased,” Bishop Rhoades said. Visit www.wydfwsb.blogspot.com A combination of church and school was built in 1898. The Sisters of the Precious Blood staffed the “We are inspired today by their faith and devotion. to follow the pilgrims from school while the Priests of the Precious Blood staffed We remember them and all the priests and sisters who have served here at Most Precious Blood Parish in our the Diocese of Fort Wayne- the parish. Bishop Herman Joseph Alerding, the successor to prayers today.” South Bend as they journey Bishop Rademacher, laid the cornerstone of the new church in 1911 and dedicated the church in 1912 100th, pA ge 11 to World Youth Day. when its construction was completed. 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC August 14, 2011 TODAY’S CATHOLIC

Official newspaper of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Planted and built up in Jesus P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades Christ, firm in the faith EDITOR: Tim Johnson for World Youth NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad Day 2011 comes IN TRUTH from Saint Paul’s Editorial Department letter to the PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan AND Colossians (2:7): FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, Planted and Michelle Castleman, Karen Clifford, CHARITY built up in Jesus Elmer J. Danch, Bonnie Elberson, Christ, firm in the faith. This Denise Fedorow, Diane Freeby, May BY BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES expresses the Lee Johnson, Sister Margie Lavonis, purpose of World CSC, Joe Kozinski and Deb Wagner Youth Days, SUMMER INTERN: Carolyn Harless begun by Blessed Pentecost Collection John Paul II: to Business Department Last week, I received a report on the help our young BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice Pentecost Collection, an annual diocesan people to grow AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber collection inaugurated this year to help in Christ and to fund the education of our increasing num- be strengthened BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol in their Catholic [email protected] ber of seminarians. I was amazed when I learned the results: as of August 8th, faith. World Youth Day is Advertising Sales the total amount received from our par- ishes was $247,730.70. That is the largest really a great Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) amount (apart from special appeals for festival of faith, (260) 456-2824 disaster relief) of all our annual collec- a gathering of Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) tions! Thank you from the bottom of my Catholic youth (574) 234-0687 heart for your support of this very impor- from around Web site: www.todayscatholicnews.org tant need. As the Lord is blessing us with the world to be an increase in priestly vocations, you are planted and built Published weekly except the fourth also responding to the Lord’s blessing by up in the Lord. Sunday in June, second and fourth your generosity. How blessed I feel to be Pope Benedict weeks in July and August, the first serving in a diocese where you, the faith- wrote the fol- week of September and last week ful, support so strongly our seminarians lowing to young in December by the Diocese of Fort and their formation for the priesthood! people when he Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun Your generosity manifests your faith in invited them to St., P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. Christ and the priesthood He instituted attend World Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, Youth Day in IN, and additional mailing office. to continue His saving mission in the Church. Madrid: I await POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: each of you with Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort World Youth Day CNS photo/Will BurgeSS, reuterS great joy. Jesus Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: kvoi- As you receive this issue of Today’s Pilgrims from Spain cheer as Pope Benedict XVI names Madrid as the host Christ wishes to [email protected]. Catholic, I will already be in Europe with city of World Youth Day 2011. He made the announcement at the close of make you firm the young pilgrims of our diocese for World Youth Day in Sydney, Australia, July 20, 2008. in faith through MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort World Youth Day. We are beginning our the Church. Wayne, IN 46802. Telephone (260) pilgrimage with a couple of days of prayer The decision to 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. and reflection in Lourdes. On our pilgrim- Society of Jesus, and then spend an over- believe in Jesus BUREAU OFFICE: 1328 Dragoon Trail, night in Burgos. We will celebrate Holy Christ and to follow him is not an easy Mishawaka, IN 46544 age, we will remember you, all the faithful of our diocese, in our prayers. At Lourdes, Mass in the beautiful Basilica in Burgos on one. It is hindered by our personal fail- I will pray especially for the sick and the the Solemnity of the Assumption, August ures and by the many voices that point us News deadline is the Monday morning th towards easier paths. Do not be discour- before publication date. Advertising infirm of our diocese, offering Holy Mass 15 . Later that day, we will arrive in deadline is nine days before publica- at the Grotto of Our Lady. Madrid. aged. Rather, look for the support of the tion date. I have only attended one other World In Madrid, we will participate in a Christian community, the support of the Youth Day. When I was Bishop of full week of World Youth Day activities: Church! … The Church depends on you! LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- Harrisburg, I led the young people of my catechetical sessions, liturgies, concerts, She needs your lively faith, your creative comes original, signed letters about former diocese to Sydney, Australia, for etc. With bishops and young people from charity and the energy of your hope. Your issues affecting church life. Although World Youth Day in 2008. It was a beauti- around the world, we will welcome our presence renews, rejuvenates and gives we cannot publish every letter we ful and unforgettable experience of faith. Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, when new energy to the Church. That is why receive, we strive to provide a balanced While still Bishop of Harrisburg, I set he arrives in Madrid on Thursday, August World Youth Days are a grace, not only representation of expressed opinions the itinerary and began the planning for 18th. On Friday, all the young people will for you, but for the entire People of God. and a variety of reflections on life in participation in World Youth Day 2011 participate in the Stations of the Cross I pray that World Youth Day in Madrid the church. We will choose letters for will be a grace for our diocese. I invite publication based on reader interest, in Madrid. When I was transferred here, with the Holy Father. On Saturday, after a one of my first actions as your new bishop Mass with all the pilgrims from the United you to participate spiritually through timeliness and fairness. Readers may your prayers. You can watch some of the agree or disagree with the letter writers’ was to ask our youth and young adult States, the youth will walk to the site of opinions. Letters must not exceed 250 ministry offices to organize our participa- the overnight vigil. On Saturday evening, World Youth Day activities and liturgies words. All letters must be signed and tion in WYD 2011. They set upon this the Pope will lead the vigil of prayer. The on EWTN, on TV or via internet. You can include a phone number and address task right away. I am deeply grateful to young people will sleep overnight on the also follow our diocesan group’s pilgrim- for verification. We reserve the right to Mary Glowaski, Cindy Black, and Megan ground at the site (I’m glad we bishops age on our diocesan website and the daily edit letters for legal and other concerns. Oberhausen for their hard work this past will be transported back to our hotel!). On blog where there will be posted photos of year and a half. We are 120 pilgrims from Sunday morning, August 21st, the Holy our group and commentary about our expe- Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, riences (www.wydfwsb.blogspot.com). P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend; Father will celebrate the closing Mass. almost 30,000 from the United States; and They expect between 1 and 2 million May God bless you! May our Blessed 46856-1169; or e-mail: Mother intercede for us that we may grow [email protected] over 1 million from around the world. people at this Mass. We return home on After our days in Lourdes, we will trav- Monday, August 22nd. in faith and love! Blessed John Paul II, ISSN 0891-1533 el to Loyola, to visit the site of the birth of I ask that you remember us in your founder of World Youth Day, pray for us! USPS 403630 Saint Ignatius Loyola, the founder of the prayers during this pilgrimage. The theme August 14, 2011 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 3 Pentecost Collection

Blessed Sacrament, albion $804.01 St. anthony, angola $2,061.00 St. patrick, arcola $1,102.00 Public Schedule of biShoP Kevin c. RhoadeS immaculate Conception, auburn $2,873.25 St. Mary, avilla $355.26 St. louis, Besancon $2,732.00 St. Joseph, Bluffton $1,125.25 St. Dominic, Bremen $1,535.36 St. Mary, Bristol $2,738.56 St. John Bosco, Churubusco $652.00 St. paul Chapel, Clear lake $922.00 • Wednesday, Aug. 10, to Monday, Aug. 22 — World Youth Day, Madrid, Spain St. paul, Columbia City $1,070.00 • Tuesday, Aug. 23, at 2:30 p.m. — Meeting of Indiana Bishops, Indianapolis St. Mary, Culver $632.00 • Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 11:30 a.m. — Gathering for Priests at Brookside, University of St. Francis, St. Mary, Decatur $4,779.79 Fort Wayne immaculate Conception, ege $158.00 • Thursday, Aug. 25, at 6 p.m. — Advance Gift Reception and Dinner for Annual Bishop’s Appeal, St. thomas, elkhart $7,044.00 Hilton Garden Inn at Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame St. Vincent de paul, elkhart $2,161.37 • Friday, Aug. 26, at 8:30 a.m. — Opening Mass for Mishawaka Catholic School, St. Joseph Church, Cathedral of the immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne $6,940.63 Mishawaka our lady of good hope, Fort Wayne $9,320.32 • Saturday, Aug. 27 — Cursillo Picnic at St. Patrick’s Park, South Bend precious Blood, Fort Wayne $4,052.10 • Saturday, Aug. 27 at 5 p.m. — Mass at St. Casimir Church, South Bend Queen of angels, Fort Wayne $1,373.50 Sacred heart, Fort Wayne $1,526.09 St. Charles, Fort Wayne $15,733.88 St. elizabeth, Fort Wayne $14,753.32 St. henry, Fort Wayne $398.61 St. John, Fort Wayne $3,259.09 At funeral, Vatican official says nuncio St. Joseph, Fort Wayne $945.00 St. Jude, Fort Wayne $16,745.50 St. Mary, Fort Wayne $287.00 was to get Vatican post St. patrick, Fort Wayne $1,567.29 St. peter, Fort Wayne $2,828.62 BY CINDY WOODEN Archbishop Sambi’s family St. therese, Fort Wayne $647.00 and to the people of Sogliano St. Vincent de paul, Fort Wayne $18,992.00 al Rubicone, “where he took St. Joseph, garrett $962.20 VATICAN CITY (CNS) — At the first steps of his human and St. Mary, geneva $150.00 the end of the funeral for Italian Christian journey,” and to the St. John, goshen $2,519.45 Archbishop Pietro Sambi, the Diocese of Rimini “where he was St. pius, granger $10,192.00 former nuncio to the United formed spiritually and culturally St. Joseph, hessen Cassel $1,456.00 States, a Vatican official con- and from where he departed to go St. Mary, huntington $2,135.00 firmed that Pope Benedict XVI to different nations as ambassador SS. peter and paul, huntington $3,934.41 had been planning to bring the of the pope and messenger of the immaculate Conception, Kendallville $504.00 archbishop back to Rome to justice and peace of the Gospel.” St. Joseph, lagrange $1,017.00 take up an important post at the He said the archbishop dedi- Sacred heart, lakeville $293.00 Vatican. cated his entire life to serving St. patrick, ligonier $366.00 Archbishop Giovanni Becciu, God and the Church, “working our lady of guadalupe, Warsaw $315.00 who holds the No. 3 position in many difficult places to bring Queen of peace, Mishawaka $1,432.00 at the Vatican Secretariat of the concern of the Church and to St. Bavo, Mishawaka $2,720.52 State, said Aug. 2, “The Holy share the mysteries of redemption St. Joseph, Mishawaka $1,664.00 Father wanted to recognize the with different peoples, always St. Monica, Mishawaka $698.76 valid work carried out by his with an authentic priestly spirit St. rose, Monroeville $2,129.00 Excellency Msgr. Sambi, espe- and joyful availability.” St. Stanislaus, New Carlisle $1,476.02 cially in the last few years, by While he worked in St. John, New haven $5,893.21 calling him to an important posi- Cameroon, Cuba, Algeria and St. Catherine, Nix Settlement $746.00 tion in the Roman curia. But the Nicaragua, among other places, St. robert, North Manchester $501.00 Lord, in His inscrutable plan, the archbishop is best known for Sacred heart, Notre Dame $1,906.27 wanted to call this good and “his capable and diligent activity St. Francis, pierceton $165.00 faithful servant home.” CNS photo/p aul hariNg as apostolic nuncio in the Holy St. Michael, plymouth $2,421.12 Earlier in the summer, Italian Land and in the United States of St. Joseph, roanoke $367.00 Italian Archbishop Pietro Sambi, media reported Pope Benedict apostolic nuncio to the U.S., is pic- America, undertaken in difficult St. gaspar, rome City $1,386.00 would be giving Archbishop times and in complex and delicate tured in a 2006 photo at the nun- St. Mary, Shady Nook Not available Sambi a Vatican position that social and ecclesial circumstanc- Christ the King, South Bend $4,945.47 would guarantee he would ciature in Washington. Archbishop es,” he said. Corpus Christi, South Bend $2,571.55 become a cardinal at the next Sambi, a veteran Vatican diplo- No matter how difficult the holy Cross, South Bend $727.00 consistory. mat, died July 27 in Baltimore challenge, Archbishop Sambi holy Family, South Bend $3,276.60 The funeral Mass for following complications after lung “showed he was a man of firm our lady of hungary, South Bend $346.00 Archbishop Sambi, 73, who surgery. He was 73. and profound faith, a zealous St. adalbert, South Bend $1,425.75 died July 27 at Johns Hopkins and fervent pastor,” Archbishop St. anthony, South Bend $5,011.11 Medical Center in Baltimore, the Holy Land and, most recently, Becciu said. St. augustine, South Bend $391.00 was celebrated in a sunny pub- in the United States where he A memorial Mass for St. Casimir, South Bend $264.00 lic square in his hometown, worked wisely, revealing the Archbishop Sambi will be cel- St. hedwig, South Bend $519.25 Sogliano al Rubicone. giftedness of his intellect and his ebrated Sept. 14 at the Basilica St. John, South Bend $805.00 Bishop Francesco Lambiasi of heart.” of the National Shrine of the St. Joseph, South Bend $4,134.60 Rimini presided over the Mass During the homily, Bishop Immaculate Conception in St. Jude, South Bend $797.00 and over the archbishop’s burial Lambiasi said Archbishop Sambi Washington, D.C. St. Matthew Cathedral, South Bend $5,039.32 near his parents in the town cem- was a man who lived the values Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan St. patrick, South Bend $361.00 etery. of mercy, faith and mission. of New York, president of the St. Stanislaus, South Bend $604.00 The funeral Mass began with The bishop read from a spiri- U.S. Conference of Catholic little Flower, South Bend $767.00 the reading of a telegram of tual testament Archbishop Sambi Bishops, will be the main cele- St. Martin, Syracuse $2,883.00 condolence from Pope Benedict had written in May and told brant of the noon Mass, according St. Bernard, Wabash $2,388.80 XVI, who said the archbishop mourners, “the password to enter to an Aug. 1 announcement by St. patrick, Walkerton $724.49 had given “generous service to into his spiritual testament is the USCCB. Sacred heart, Warsaw $3,410.00 the Holy See in different coun- ‘mercy,’” because the archbish- On July 29 and 30, St. Michael, Waterloo $1,193.00 tries” during his long service as op’s life was “the story of mercy Archbishop Sambi’s body lay in St. aloysius, Yoder $10,394.00 a Vatican diplomat. received and given.” state at the apostolic nunciature 250 individuals $15,286.00 The pope praised the arch- Speaking at the end of the in Washington and then was bishop’s “diligent diplomatic and Mass, Archbishop Becciu transported to Italy for funeral total $247,730.70 pastoral activity,” especially “in expressed his condolences to services.

4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC August 14, 2011 Bishop visits Catholic-centered nursing home

BY l AURIE KIEf ABER “No matter what pain, suffering respect,” March said. or troubles (we have), we can always Nancy Siekierka, vice president call on her,” Bishop Rhoades said. of mission services at Provena Life AVILLA — For the first time “She’s always with me.” Connections, said employees go since becoming bishop of the St. John — in his vision of the through orientation and education Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, future kingdom of God — says there modules online. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades visited will be no more mourning or pain, “It helps them understand their Provena Sacred Heart Home in Bishop Rhoades said. And everyone responsibility with regard to ethical Avilla on Aug. 5. He began by cele- is on pilgrimage toward this king- and religious directives,” she said. brating Mass, later touring the facility dom. Father William Grogan is the and learning how the staff there seeks “We can’t imagine the joy and system director of ethics for Provena to meet individual needs and provide peace of heaven (as well as loved Health. It’s his job to ensure each dignity to seniors. ones waiting for us),” Bishop facility in the system is “in compli- At least 40 residents, family and Rhoades said. “Mary is at our side ance with Catholic moral teaching,” staff members filled the chapel for (during the journey).” he said. Mass at Provena. Before the final blessing, Bishop While the bishop was clearly Bishop Rhoades spoke about the Rhoades said it was a gift and bless- photoS BY Joe roMie pleased with what he saw and heard, dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary ing that area priests said Mass at the Provena officials were happy the Major in Rome, which is celebrated Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrates Mass Aug. 5 at Provena Sacred Heart home daily and many residents were Home in Avilla. Concelebrating Mass were father William Grogan, system bishop made the trip. on Aug. 5. able to attend. He also asked those “We’re grateful the diocese director of ethics for Provena Health, and father Derrick Sneyd, pastor of “(St. Mary Major) was the first present to pray for him. welcomed our contributions and we church in the West dedicated to After Mass, Bishop Rhoades Immaculate Conception Church in Auburn, who assists at the home. expect to continue making contribu- Mary,” Bishop Rhoades said during shook hands and talked with resi- tions,” said Father Grogan. his homily. “The gold ceiling was dents leaving the chapel — many of skilled nursing care, respite care, explained Provena Administrator “We were really happy he took made from the first gold Columbus whom were in wheelchairs or needed intermediate care, assisted living, Craig Prokupek. “Here, we meet resi- time out of his schedule (to visit),” brought from America.” walkers to move around. Provena Alzheimer’s and related dementia dents’ needs. For example, they can said Prokupek. “The residents and Normally, it’s very hot in Rome residents have access to a full line of care, independent living and hospice/ sleep until 9 a.m.” employees appreciated it.” at this time of year, the bishop contin- services and living options, including comfort care. Prokupek added that many tradi- Provena has 22 institutions, which ued. But it snowed on a hill on Aug. short-term rehabilitation (physical, “Most nursing homes run on tional nursing homes have residents include six hospitals and 15 nursing 5, so a church dedicated to Mary was occupational and speech therapy) the scheduled needs of employees,” rising at 5 or 6 a.m. to eat breakfast homes/retirement residential facilities. built on this hill. with 80 other residents in a dining “Provena Sacred Heart Home is hall. Provena residents follow their one of the top-rated nursing homes in own schedule. the country,” March said. “There’s a “One resident told me, ‘You let us lot of longevity in staff, too.” do what we want to do,’” Prokupek The Avilla facility has 36 assisted They may not be our children. said. living apartments, of which one Connie March, CEO and presi- of the neighborhoods of about 12 dent of Provena Life Connections, opened in December, March said. But we treat them like they are. said Provena staff follows more of a Six people are on the waiting list for pioneer philosophy or person-centered assisted living already. model, which is intertwined with the About 220 employees care for mpassionate care from our family to yours. mission and service philosophy. the needs of 160 Provena residents, “This philosophy coincides beau- tifully with the dignity of life and PROVENA, PAGE 5 Making Daily Deliveries The Family Birthplace offers a warm environment with all the amenities you need to make your childbirth experience as comfortable as possible. 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If the merger is approved, the new Regional Knights of Columbus Field Offi ce Prokupek said. In addition, there are system will encompass 12 hospitals, 28 3609 E Jefferson BLVD South Bend, IN 46615 four Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred long-term care and senior residential YOUR SHIELD FOR LIFE (574) 282-1082 Heart who provide pastoral care and facilities, more than 50 primary and Life Insurance  Annuities IRA’s two sisters living at Provena. specialty care clinics, six home health To help with funding, March agencies and what will be the second- Long Term Care Insurance said Provena has applied for a $2.5 largest behavioral health services Disability Income Insurance million grant to upgrade to Indiana program in the state, according to a Career Opportunities Medicaid licensed assisted living. In Provena/Resurrection press release. 6 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC August 14, 2011 evangelization,” he said. The cen- ter, which went up for sale about Across political spectrum, 18 months ago, sits on 12 acres HHS action draws just steps from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate religious liberty protests News Briefs Conception and The Catholic University of America. It cost $75 WASHINGTON (CNS) — When million to build and the property it comes to issues of religious free- has been valued at $37.7 million. dom, Bill Donohue thinks the SEAMSTRESS SEWS VESTMENTS FOR BISHOPS The Knights bought the property Obama administration has put reli- for $22.7 million, according to gious employers between a rock and PARTICIPATING IN WORLD YOUTH DAY IN MADRID a letter from Detroit Archbishop a hard place. Commenting on the Allen H. Vigneron to priests and Department of Health and Human laypeople of the archdiocese. The Services’ Aug. 1 announcement that letter, which is posted on the contraceptives and sterilization will archdiocesan website, also said be among the mandated preventive the sale should be finalized in 60 services for women under the new days. The center opened in 2001 health-reform law, the president of with financial backing from the the Catholic League for Religious Detroit Archdiocese. Under the and Civil Rights recalled that as a terms of the sale, the archdiocese presidential candidate, Barack will receive about $20 million, and Obama said faith-based programs Catholic University, which has a that receive government aid should secured interest in the land, will not be allowed to hire only mem- receive $2.7 million. “Because of bers of their own faith. “If you get his tireless evangelization efforts, a federal grant, you can’t use that an entire generation of Catholics grant money to proselytize to the has become known as the ‘John people you help and you can’t dis- Paul generation,’ and certainly criminate against them — or against we are honored to continue to the people you hire — on the basis spread his profound and powerful of their religion,” Obama said in a message of hope for our country, July 1, 2008, speech in Zanesville, our continent and our world,” Ohio. Now, HHS is proposing that Anderson said in his remarks. only religious employers meeting four criteria would be exempt from providing contraceptives and female Attackers plant car sterilization through their health plans. Those requirements are that bombs in front of the organization “(1) has the inculca- churches in Kirkuk, Iraq tion of religious values as its purpose; (2) primarily employs persons who VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A car share its religious tenets; (3) primar- CNS photo/Sergio perez, reuterS bomb exploded outside a Syrian ily serves persons who share its reli- Catholic church in the northern Iraq gious tenets; and (4) is a nonprofit A seamstress sews vestments for bishops at a workshop in Villaviciosa de Odon, Spain, city of Kirkuk leaving at least 20 organization” under specific sections outside Madrid, Aug. 8. The vestments will be worn by bishops participating with Pope people injured. The early morning of the Internal Revenue Code. “In attack Aug. 2 was the first time the other words, the Obama admin- Benedict XVI during World Youth Day activities in Madrid. Up to 1 million pilgrims are Holy Family Syrian Catholic church istration is playing Catch-22 with expected to attend the week-long event from Aug. 16-21. had been a target, Vatican Radio religious employers,” Donohue said. said. Police defused two other car “If they are too religious, Catholic bombs — one in front of a Christian social service agencies risk losing school and another in front of a federal funds, but if Catholic hos- St. Louis de Montfort (1673-1716) new immigration law will affect for illegal immigrants.” The Pew Presbyterian church. Chaldean pitals are not sufficiently religious, called “Total Consecration to Jesus “every part” of undocumented Hispanic Center estimates that about Archbishop Louis Sako of Kirkuk they cannot be exempt from car- Through Mary,” a 34-day spiritual immigrants’ lives and make “the 120,000 undocumented immigrants told Vatican Radio that the blast set rying health insurance policies that exercise. Canonized in 1947, St. Louis exercise of our Christian religion” live in Alabama. News outlets have nearby cars on fire and damaged not transgress their religious tenets.” The was a French priest and known in his illegal, Mobile’s archbishop said in reported that many Hispanic immi- only the church, but also about 30 announcement of the narrow “reli- time as a preacher and author, whose an Aug. 1 letter to Catholics. “Both grants seem to be leaving the state in surrounding homes. Most of those gious exemption” proposed by HHS books, still widely read, have influ- supporters and opponents of the law advance of enforcement of the law. injured were in their homes at the — and subject to a 60-day com- enced a number of popes, including agree that it is the broadest and strict- There are similar fears next door in time of the blast. The archbishop ment period — has drawn strong Pope John Paul II. He is considered est immigration law in the country,” Georgia, which also has enacted a said he visited the injured in the criticism not only from those known as one of the early proponents of he said. Mobile Archbishop Thomas similarly tough law, though some hospital. “It’s terrible,” he said, as to oppose Obama and his health the field of Mariology as it is known J. Rodi, Bishop Robert J. Baker of the provisions have been held up in both Christians and Muslims were reform law. today. He also placed a major empha- Catholic Diocese of Birmingham, court. wounded in the attack. Many of the sis on recitation of the rosary. The title Bishop Henry N. Parsley Jr. of the injured had been released by the on one of the saint’s prayers to Mary, Episcopal Diocese of Alabama end of the day, according to reports. Foundation promotes “Totus Tuus” (“Totally Yours”), was and Methodist Bishop William H. Knights will buy cultural Reports said Aug. 2 that a nun spiritual guide to foster Pope John Paul’s episcopal motto, Willimon have joined together in a center, establish shrine and two priests were among those which expressed his dedication to lawsuit challenging the law, which injured. “We hope this is the last act deeper devotion to Mary Mary. He gave her great space in his is supposed to take effect Sept. 1. to late pope of violence,” Archbishop Sako said. writings and catechesis, and he conse- The religious leaders filed the suit in DENVER (CNS) — Supreme The U.S. State Department offered WASHINGTON (CNS) — The crated populations and continents to Birmingham Aug. 1. The U.S. Justice Knight Carl Anderson announced condolences to the victims’ families head of a foundation encouraging her care. In an interview with Catholic Department filed suit the same day Aug. 2 that the Knights of and loved ones in a statement late Catholics to have a deeper devotion News Service, Mullen said he believes to stop the law, and a week before Columbus will purchase the Pope Aug. 2. “Attacks like this, which tar- to Mary said that having a relation- that reciting the rosary and having a the Southern Poverty Law Center, John Paul II Cultural Center in get religious minorities, demonstrate ship with the Mother of God “is more love for Mary is an essential response the American Civil Liberties Union Washington. The announcement the extent to which certain terrorist than just a bonus. It’s a calling for to answer God’s call to holiness. The and other groups also filed a legal came during the business ses- groups will go to disrupt the progress us to renew and keep our baptis- foundation is making St. Louis’ spiri- challenge. Provisions of the law, sion of the Knights’ 129th annual has made toward reducing violence,” mal promises and to answer God’s tual guide “Total Consecration” avail- among other things, allow police to convention Aug. 2-4. Anderson, said Mark C. Toner, deputy spokes- call to imitate Christ,” said Anthony able for free from its website www. detain anyone they suspect is undoc- delivering his annual report, said man. “We are confident the govern- Mullen, executive director for the myconsecration.org. More free sup- umented and mandates criminal that over the next year, the fra- ment of Iraq will take all necessary Children of the Father Foundation, plemental materials are also available penalties for people who transport ternal organization will build a steps to bring the people respon- based in Pennsylvania. Through the at the site. undocumented migrants. Rep. Mike shrine to Blessed John Paul and sible for this horrific act to justice foundation, Mullen has been working Hubbard, speaker of the state House and continue its efforts to improve for more than a decade to enlighten of Representatives, said in a state- put up related exhibits on the property. “True to Pope John the security situation for all Iraqis, Catholics about the spiritual aid he New immigration law ment the law will be enacted despite including those whose communities says Catholics can receive through the legal action taken against it. If Paul II’s vision, and using the makes Christian charity story of his life as inspiration, the are threatened on the basis of their a devotion to Mary. Now the foun- changes are needed in the law, they faith and beliefs,” he said. dation is promoting a new website illegal, say Church leaders will be made, he said, “but Alabama shrine will be an opportunity to that has been created to reintroduce is not going to be a sanctuary state evangelize and spread the good a centuries-old spiritual guide by MOBILE, Ala. (CNS) — Alabama’s news of the Gospel through a new August 14, 2011 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7 Clinica Madre de Dios an excellent intellectual and aca- demic experience for our students expands at St. Patrick is unwavering. Our graduates are our best recruiters. Their accom- FORT WAYNE — The Clinica plishments speak volumes about Madre de Dios, housed in the round the iocese the quality of the educational basement of St. Patrick’s Church A d experience they received here.” in Fort Wayne, has expanded to Saint Mary’s College has held cater to the growing needs of the this designation every year since poor and underserved in the com- The Princeton Review began the munity. St. Matthew troupe participateS in ShakeSceneS “Best Colleges: Region by Region” The expansion includes both a categorizations nine years ago. walk-in and diabetic clinic. According “We’re pleased to recommend to founder Dr. Sue Walstra, the Saint Mary’s College to users expansion is a result of an increased of our site as one of the best demand, more staff availability and schools to earn their undergradu- funding. The clinic, which opened in ate degree,” said Robert Franek, 2009, recently received grants, dona- The Princeton Review’s senior tions from Fort Wayne Cardiology vice president of publishing. “We and St. Jude’s Church as well as an chose these as our ‘regional best’ anonymous donation. Most notably, colleges mainly for their excellent the clinic was a recipient of a grant academic programs. From several from Indiana’s Department of Heath hundred schools in each region, for diabetic education. we winnowed our list based on This grant money can make a institutional data we collected big difference in the lives of people directly from the schools, our battling diabetes. Diabetes can dis- visits to schools over the years rupt lives if not managed properly and the opinions of our staff, with regular doses of medicine and plus college counselors and advi- healthy lifestyles. sors whose recommendations we Oftentimes the poor do not have invite.” the time or resources to manage their Franek explained that only diseases. Prior to the diabetic clinic, schools who allow The Princeton many patients would go to the emer- Review to independently survey gency room for complications from their students are considered for the disease. Luckily, that is no longer the “regional best” lists. the case. The Princeton Review lists, but “We’ve been able to keep a lot does not rank, the colleges in its of them out of the hospital,” Dr. “2012 Best Colleges Region by Walstra said. Region” feature. To read and learn She said each weekly clinic, Marie Harrer more about the top regional col- offered on the first Tuesday of the A troupe from St. Matthew Cathedral Parish recently participated in Shakescenes, part of leges, visit www.princetonreview. month, serves 10 to 20 patients. com/best-regional-colleges.aspx. The walk-in clinic, offered on the the Shakespeare Festival, at the University of Notre Dame. From left are William Tiller, fourth Tuesday from 1 to 5 p.m., also Margaret Berta, Alexis Lolmaugh, Basil Thurin, Leo Thurin, Alexis Trowbridge, co-direc- serves some of the neighborhood’s most needy families. Individuals tor Sarah Beudert, Anna Schrader, Sophie Tiller, Ben Malinowski, Michael Loesch and must be at or below 200 percent of Corin Chapman. Co-director Rachel Hamburg was not available for the photo. federal poverty guidelines and be without insurance. “We try to be passionate and “Learning to Live After the Death Saint Mary’s College understanding, open to anyone who of a Spouse” will be presented by St. Bernard Student’S eSSay comes in the door,” Dr. Walstra grief educator Kay Cozad, and is considered ‘Best in the said about the clinic’s welcoming for men and women who have lost Midwest’ — again recognized at council Meeting approach. their spouses. A light supper will According to Dr. Walstra, the be served at this free workshop. clinic’s location is no coincidence. NOTRE DAME — Saint Mary’s For reservations call (260) 435- College is among the best colleges Located at 2120 S. Harrison St., in the 3222. heart of a low-income and Hispanic and universities in the Midwest area, it is convenient for the patients according to The Princeton to access needed services. Duquin to speak about Review. The education services In addition to the “typical” clien- ‘When a Loved One Leaves company widely known for its tele, Dr. Walstra points out a recent test preparation programs and col- trend. In the midst of a recession and the Church’ lege and graduate school guides selected the school as one of 153 high unemployment, a lot of people FORT WAYNE — Nationally are seeking help for the first time. institutions listed in the “Best in known speaker Lorene Duquin the Midwest” section of its web- This shift in clientele means the will speak Tuesday, Aug. 30, at clinic is even more dependent on site feature “2012 Best Colleges: 7:30 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Region by Region,” posted on the generosity of the community. Church on the topic “When a Volunteers are needed for intake Aug. 1. Loved One Leaves the Church.” The featured Midwest col- and other duties. Being bilingual and Duquin is an author and speaker aware of medical terms is an advan- leges are located in 12 states: on evangelization topics. She serves Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, tage but not required. The clinic also on the evangelization committee for accepts monetary and equipment Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, the Diocese of Buffalo. She has also Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, donations. designed and implemented targeted For more information about the South Dakota and Wisconsin. The Provided by tH e JoH nson FaM ily evangelization outreach on a parish Princeton Review also designat- clinic, call (260)423-1433. level. Former St. Bernard School student Noah Johnson was — Lauren Caggiano ed 220 colleges in the Northeast, Duqin has been active in ministry 121 in the West and 135 in the awarded a certificate for winning the grand prize of the “If to alienated Catholics since 1992. Southeast regions as best in their Visiting Nurse and Her latest book is “Recovering Faith: locales. The 629 colleges named I Were Mayor, I would ...” essay contest sponsored by the Hospice Home offers grief Stories of Catholics Who Came among the “regional best” rep- Indiana Association of Cities and Towns. Johnson was among Home.” resents about 25 percent of the workshop This presentation may be ben- nation’s 2,500 four-year colleges. over 3,500 entrants throughout the state and earned a $1,000 eficial for those troubled by a family FORT WAYNE — Visiting Nurse “We are very pleased to savings bond. He will be a seventh-grader at Northfield member who has slipped away from once again be included among and Hospice Home, located at the Catholic faith. Junior/Senior High School in the fall. Johnson is pictured 5910 Homestead Rd. in Fort The Princeton Review’s ‘Best in The event is sponsored by the the Midwest,’” said Saint Mary’s Wayne, will offer a grief work- Friends of St. Monica. with Wabash Mayor Robert Vanlandingham, right, after the shop on Tuesday, Aug. 30, from College President Carol Ann 5-7:30 p.m. The workshop titled Mooney. “Our commitment to June 27 council meeting. 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC August 14, 2011 St. John the Baptist parishioner offers garden vegetables delivered to homes

By MiCHe LLe CASTLe MAN “I serve both young families and methods and organic fertilizers. older families. Some families even “I would only use Round Up FORT WAYNE — About three give their produce as gifts,” he says. as a last resort,” the chemist major years ago, Paul Oberley was look- The families that sign up pay insists. ing for a hobby. The bachelor, who their fee up front, which allows The fertile soils of Jefferson recently turned 44, was raised in Oberley to “get things off the Township serve well to grow over rural Monroeville and had a farm ground in the spring.” 20 different varieties of vegetation background recalls, “I have always Oberley admits, “I am not really including tomatoes, corn, beans, enjoyed growing things.” making any money. I call this my melons, squash, cucumbers and This combination led him subsidized hobby.” some herbs. Other popular hard- to check out the website Local Along with his dogs, Ghost and to-find plants Oberley provides are Harvest. Hezzie, Oberley estimates that he okra and chard. Oberley first envisioned selling spends close to 20 hours per week at In her first year of member- his produce at a farmers market; his family’s home place on the farm ship with the Little Hillside CSA, however, he decided this might where his two brothers raise corn, Francie Hogan is very pleased with involve too much time, given soybeans and wheat. Oberley is the the quality of her deliveries so far. his daytime responsibilities as an middle of five children born to the “It has been great to come home Environmental Health and Safety late Wilbur and Anne Oberley. from work and find a nice bag of Specialist at BAE Systems. The nearly half an acre garden surprises on my porch. The vegeta- He then decided to jump on bles have been fabulous and clean,” board with Community Supported she said. Agriculture (CSA), a form of an Hogan explains that it was a alternative food network. The sub- fluke how she found Oberley. scription garden concept originated “My daughter’s friend was in Japan, Germany and Switzerland raving about her wonderful CSA in the 1960s as a response to food last fall so I googled Community safety concerns and more agricul- Supported Agriculture and found tural land being urbanized. In 1984, Little Hillside in my area. I emailed Jan VanderTuin brought CSA from the contact listed and asked if he Europe to North America. The idea was doing it again please contact appears to have grown in the Fort me, and he did.” Wayne and surrounding areas over Oberley uses a spreadsheet to the past few years. track his crops. He invests time into Oberley testifies, “When I start- researching which part of the garden ed, there was only one other guy grows what well and saves seeds doing this. Now there are several from specialty heirloom plants. gardens.” “Some of the garden is lighter In 2009, Oberley and his “Little PHotos by MicH elle castleMan and rocky, while other areas have Hillside” CSA paired up with five Busy running his tiller, Paul Oberley works the ground at Little Hillside. more of a heavy loam,” Oberley families and agreed to grow a vari- At right he checks on his favorite kind of tomato, a German variety which explains. ety of vegetables for them during actually ripens green. He adds, “With the rainy the spring, summer and fall seasons. is located just east of St. Louis growing season, much of the A year ago, he had four times the Besancon Church where Oberley summer harvest is running number. capped his clientele and whatever within a 10-mile radius of his home attended grade school at St. Louis behind.” “I had a really strong response becomes available from his crop is near Foster Park. Academy. But as he continues to pro- of 20 families, but with the delivery shared between 10 different family Oberley, who attends St. John the He describes, “Most of my time vide the community with good, time it became too much to handle,” units. Most of the families have a Baptist Parish, said it was surprising is spent fighting weeds.” healthy food, Oberley is hopeful he says. Fort Wayne address, as Oberley’s to him the spectrum of families that A conscientious steward of the for a bumper crop this fall of So, for the 2011 season, Oberley initial goal was to keep delivery signed up. land, Oberley avoids chemical weed leafy greens, beans, pumpkins control and sticks to mechanical and late squashes. Area parish festivals head into late summer, fall St. Bernard, Wabash, bingo, 50-50 raffle, live and silent held. Those attending Preview located on the corner of 4th St. Charles prepares for auctions and much more. Night must be 21 or older. and Madison Sts. in downtown plans August picnic Mass is at 5 p.m. with The Holy On Saturday night, Mass is at Decatur. Cardinal Fall Festival Name Grillers keeping the grills 4 p.m., followed by music, grilled WABASH — St. Bernard hot for dinner after. dinners, a la carte items, refresh- St. John the Baptist Fall FORT WAYNE — The Cardinal Church and School are planning At 7 p.m., the grounds become ments and Chinese and Silent Fall Festival at St. Charles the annual Parish and School “21-plus” for a fun night of danc- auctions from 5-10 p.m. My Lost Festival slated Sept. 17 Borromeo Church, Fort Wayne, Picnic on Sunday, Aug. 21. will be held on Saturday, Sept. ing to a live band and casino Tribe performs from 5-7 p.m., FORT WAYNE — The annual Beginning at 10:30 a.m., Mass games. while Endgame plays from 7-10 17. will be celebrated at the Knights St. John the Baptist Fall Festival The family-centered festivi- Additional information and p.m. Those attending must be 21 will offer fun for the whole of Columbus Hall at 595 S. specific times of events are avail- or older to participate in festivi- ties begin with a fun selection of Huntington St. family with children’s games, indoor games from 3-5 p.m. able at www.sttheresefw.org or ties after 7 p.m. inflatables, concessions, cash The picnic follows the Mass by calling the office at (260) 747- Sunday is Family Day begin- Outdoor games and inflatable’s with a cookout and lots of home- raffle, merchandise raffle and take place from 3-7 p.m. Discount 9139. ning at noon and will feature silent auction from noon-6 p.m. made favorites. Children’s games children’s games, inflatable rides, wristbands will be available for and entertainment round out the on Saturday, Sept. 17. purchase. The event will include St. Mary, Decatur, plans cornhole tournament, 3-on-3 Food offerings include afternoon. basketball tournament, Chinese a delicious selection of food from Fall Fest Sept. 16-18 Nelson’s Port-a-Pit chicken and 4-7 p.m. Saturday evening Mass auction, grilled dinners, a la ribs from 4-7 p.m. St. Therese Fall Festival carte items including curly pota- takes place at 5 p.m. Adult music DECATUR — St. Mary of the Adult casino games in the tent and entertainment will be planned Sept. 10 Assumption Parish, Decatur, toes and performances by Razz beer/margarita tent will be avail- M’Jazz Dance Studio. The fes- offered from 8-11 p.m. will be holding their Sixth able from 4-10 p.m. Music will Updates will be posted at FORT WAYNE — The 64th Annual Fall Fest Friday, Sept. tival concludes at 5 p.m., with be featured throughout the day, Annual St. Therese Parish Fall grand raffle drawings for various www.stcfw.org. 16, through Sunday, Sept. 18. and dancing is from 8-10 p.m. St. Charles Church is located Festival will kick off with a 5K Friday night is Auction Preview cash prizes. Raffle tickets will be Additional information is run at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, on sale beginning Aug. 1. Raffle on the corner of Trier and Reed night with music, hors d’oeuvres available by calling Mitch Steffen roads in Fort Wayne. Sept. 10, and continue the fun and refreshments from 7-10 p.m. tickets and additional informa- at (260) 403-7794. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with chil- There will be a $5 cover at the tion are available by calling St. dren’s games, rides, junk food door. Super Bingo also will be Mary’s rectory at (260) 724-9159. alley, a farmer’s market, quarter The St. Mary campus is August 14, 2011 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9 Msgr. Schooler’s ‘small church traveling through Italy’

BY KAREN CLIFFORD Switzerland and followed the Via Francigena through Aosta, Ivrea, Pavia, and across the Apennines at ITALY — Beginning at the Grand Berceto. The group took a detour St. Bernard Pass in Switzerland from the Via Francigena to spend and ending at St. Peter’s Square in the night on the Mediterranean Vatican City, Msgr. Bill Schooler, near La Spezia, and then trav- pastor of St. Pius X Parish, eled through Pisa, stopping at the Granger, and seven others partici- ancient Church of San Piero a pated in a two-week Italian pil- Grado –– just south of Pisa where grimage which began on Pentecost tradition says St. Peter arrived in Sunday, June 12. Italy. From there they traveled St. Monica, Mishawaka, parish- through Tuscany, stopping at San ioners Donald and Lynn Schmid; Gimignano in Siena and finally St. Joseph, South Bend, parishio- Rome. ners Paolo and Susan Carozza; and With the assistance of the a friend from Milan, joined the Schmids –– who lived in Florence, monsignor in cycling 681 miles of Italy, from December 2010 until the pilgrimage. The remaining two this summer, the group was able pilgrims, St. Pius X parishioner to bike on side roads and more Mariangela Sullivan and Msgr. remote locations because of their Schooler’s sister Janet Rivers, knowledge of the area and their which he referred to as his “angels fluency in Italian. of support,” drove the support van “We visited churches and mon- for the group. asteries along the way, asking for In Rome, the Schmids and the intercession of St. Augustine Carozza children joined the group at the church where he is buried in for spiritually uplifting events and Pavia, and the intercession of St. sightseeing while in the city. Catherine when we spent most of The idea for the Italian pilgrim- the day in Siena,” Msgr. Schooler age originated in 2005 when the recalled. Schmids and Carozzas joined Paolo Carozza reflected on the PROVIDED BY MSGR. BILL SCHOOLER Msgr. Schooler and biked along different types of beauty experi- From left are Msgr. Schooler, Susan and Paolo Carozza, a friend from Milan and Lynn Schmid in St. Peter’s the Camino de Santiago in Spain. enced on the pilgrimage. Square. In 2007 Msgr. Schooler biked part “There was the natural beauty of the Camino de Santiago with of the Alps, the physical beauty of other St. Pius parishioners and structures such as the Benedictine Mass on a giant screen. At the with a guided tour of the Vatican Mass every night, usually at a walked the rest with the church’s Monastery and the spiritual beauty end of Mass, the pope came out Museum. local church. In Pavia, the bishop youth group. of the monks with the Blessed Sacrament, and Msgr. Schooler emphasized of the diocese spoke to us and “Having whose mission it we followed the procession with that the spiritual nourishment of a gave us his blessing. After supper, made this pil- is to serve peo- thousands of people to the Basilica pilgrimage is as important as the we prayed Evening Prayer togeth- grimage on the ‘All of us brought our own ple,” he said. of St. Mary Major, where the pope places that are visited. er. Our physical journey, with ancient Camino One of the concluded the procession with “All of us brought our own all its ups and downs, provided de Santiago, highlights of Benediction,” Msgr. Schooler said. pilgrimages in life with us on this insights into our spiritual journeys we were inter- pilgrimages in life the pilgrimage, Donald Schmid recalled the pilgrimage to Rome. As the Italian through life.” ested in another according to outpouring of the community that friend aptly put it, we formed a Msgr. Schooler noted that the ancient pil- with us on this Msgr. Schooler, evening. small Church traveling through group that went on this pilgrimage grimage from was arriving “Many people from Rome hung Italy, getting support and strength is uncertain if they will undertake Canterbury to at St. Peter’s banners out of their windows to from the ancient churches we another in the near future. Rome. After pilgrimage to Rome.’ Square on the commemorate the feast day and visited. Each morning, we prayed “However, we agree that a looking at the afternoon of the procession. It was a moment Morning Prayer and took turns pilgrimage must include the same distances and MSGR. WILLIAM SCHOOLER June 23, the and approximately two-mile walk giving a reflection. Those reflec- ingredients: physical exercise, time it would actual day of the that I will remember for a long tions provided food for thought, prayer, reflection, forming a com- have taken feast of Corpus time,” he said. along with insights into the spiritu- munity, encountering the culture, to bike from Christi and the Another highlight of the pil- al journey of the person who gave and sharing great food and laugh- Canterbury day it is cele- grimage occurred the following the reflection,” he said. ter,” he said. to Rome, we brated in Europe. day when Msgr. Schooler celebrat- He continued, “We celebrated decided to bike The Schmid and ed Mass in a crypt chapel at the on the Via Francigena, the Italian Carozza children joined the group Basilica of St. Peter’s, followed by portion of that ancient pilgrim- later that day. a tour of the Scavi — the excava- age,” said Msgr. Schooler. “That evening, we went to the tions under St. Peter’s — where The Italian pilgrimage began Basilica of St. John Lateran, where the group prayed at the bones at the Grand St. Bernard Pass in we watched the pope celebrate of St. Peter. The day concluded 

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St. Adalbert School Principal Mary Ann Bachman proclaimed the Word of God at the 100th anniversary celebration Mass on Sunday, July 31.

young people play games at the PHotos by Kevin HaggenJ os festival on Saturday, July 30. The St. Adalbert School in South Bend held its “Celebration of a Century” festival provided entertainment for from July 29-31. The weekend-long celebration brought memories families of all ages. from alumni and included a festival, Mass celebrated by Bishop kevin C. rhoades and dinner.

Catholicity of the Church as we are St. Adalbert parents also seem one body in Christ, people of dif- to feel that same passion. Brenda ADALBERT ferent languages and cultures united Harley is not a parishioner, but in our Catholic faith, united in our chose the school because she, “just CONTiNueD FrOM PAGe 1 commitment to our children and to had a good feeling,” a feeling that their education in the faith,” Bishop has seen her son through six years at Rhoades said in his homily. the school as she has volunteered on who built and those who have Many volunteers from the com- various school projects. sustained St. Adalbert’s School munity, including members of the Albina Robledo was among the these past 100 years. We can face Christ Child Society, contribute families who moved to St. Adalbert any obstacle and overcome any countless hours as teacher helpers, when St. Stephen closed. Her son is hurdle that we encounter in life, librarians and committee members. a graduate of St. Adalbert and her for we know that the Lord is with Also, the University of Notre Dame Children of St. Adalbert sang during the centennial Mass on Sunday, July daughter is a current student. us with His amazing love and has lent its support by making St. 31. The children’s voices filled the church with youthful and joyous praise. Robledo said she tries to spread grace.” Adalbert a “Magnificat School,” the good news about St. Adalbert in Indeed, the story of St. Adalbert providing such assistance as teach- her job at the Indiana Health Center School is nothing short of amaz- ing materials, teacher development, Choice Scholarship Program. the St. Adalbert school board and and through her contacts in the com- ing. As Bishop Rhoades noted in school board and parent workshops Testaments to the school were assists with special projects. munity. his homily, the school had a peak and methods to increase Catholic made by alumni, who came from Miller said that she was “I spread the word that it is enrollment of 1,112 students in identity. distant states as well as the sur- impressed with people like Jean highly important for people to enroll the 1929-1930 academic year. The “We can be filled with hope at rounding area. Kathleen Podemski Fuehrmeyer, head of the centennial their kids in a Catholic environment enrollment dropped considerably as the renewal and, in a sense, a rebirth Rojek, a 1970 graduate and New committee, who “fall in love with for children to learn Catholic values parishioners aged over the decades, of St. Adalbert School, thanks to the Jersey resident, was joined by this school and embrace it and do so they don’t get at other schools,” and many people began to question commitment of so many people,” her sister, Barbara Podemski much for it, even when they don’t Robledo said. the school’s viability. Bishop Rhoades said in his homily. Prendergast of Florida, a 1966 have the same history as me.” That point also was stressed by Then, in 2003, nearby St. Holy Cross Father Peter Pacini, graduate. The two sisters and sev- Fuehrmeyer, another St. Pius Bishop Rhoades in his homily. Stephen Parish was closed. The pastor of St. Adalbert, said that eral other alumni assisted in finding X parishioner, also serves on the “This conviction in the power of predominantly older congregation of the school enrollment continues to current address of classmates so the school board along with her hus- God’s love is also what inspires us St. Adalbert welcomed St. Stephen climb, with 65 new students com- alumni could be informed about the band, Jim, and is the school librarian to support St. Adalbert’s School and parishioners, many of whom were ing for the 2011-2012 school year, centennial celebration. on Tuesdays. She said that she fell to be generous in our sacrifices to young Latino families with chil- bringing the total enrollment to 212 Another alumna, Chris Micinski in love with the school as a Christ support it,” said Bishop Rhoades. dren, into their community. That students. Father Pacini and school Miller, recited an impressive heri- Child Society volunteer and felt that “Why is this school so impor- infusion of new parishioners gave principal Mary Ann Bachman are tage at St. Adalbert. Her grandpar- this was the place the Lord was call- tant? Why is it worth the sacrifices? new life to both parish and school, particularly pleased that 42 of the ents, parents and she all attended St. ing her to serve. Because passing on the faith to our and as Bishop Rhoades noted, the new students are parishioners who Adalbert School and were married “When I heard the Gospel today, children must be one of our high- St. Adalbert tradition of educating are now able to attend St. Adalbert in the church as well. Although I thought, ‘that’s us.’ We are a five- est priorities. That’s what Catholic immigrant children continues. with vouchers from the new Indiana she is now a member of St. Pius X fish, two-loaf school, and we are schools do.” “This is a beautiful witness to the Parish in Granger, she volunteers on feeding 5,000,” Fuehrmeyer said. August 14, 2011 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 11

PHotos by Joe roMie Bishop kevin C. rhoades celebrated Mass at Most Precious Blood Church on Aug. 7. He commemorated the 100th anniversary of the church. Father Joseph Gaughan, pastor, stands at the right.

Bishop kevin C. rhoades blessed the cornerstone of Most Precious Blood Church on Aug. 7.

honor of the Precious Blood was composed. The Litany of the Most 100TH Precious Blood was also composed. CONTiNueD FrOM PAGe 1 “The devotion to the Most Precious Blood of Jesus reminds us of the price of our redemption,” Michael Till from Tipp City, Bishop Rhoades said. “Like the Choose Ohio, was in town for a high devotion to the Sacred Heart of school class reunion and decided Jesus, the devotion to His Precious comfor t to stop in at Most Precious Blood Blood reminds us of the infinite love Church for Mass. An emotional of our Lord, the love revealed most Till explained that he was an altar fully on the cross. That Precious and dignity server for four years and played Blood, poured out in abundance, grade school football back in the washes away our sins.” day, but he last stepped foot in This shows the immensity of the church 24 years ago when he God’s love for us, the bishop added. buried his father. He encouraged all to share the “When my wife’s condition got worse from Gospel with everyone encountered “Faith brought us here today,” Alzheimer’s, I needed help to keep her at home. said Till. and to be devoted to and pray the Juan Giron thought that the Litany of the Most Precious Blood I called Center for Hospice Care and they came right of Jesus. celebration was a good opportu- away. They set up a schedule, taught me how to nity to “show off” the church and The prayer has repeated invoca- music and “good energy” present. tions to the Blood of Christ, all end- provide better care, and even brought in a hospital His nine-year-old daughter, Julia, ing with the words “save us.” bed and the right medications. Mary’s quality of was excited to see Bishop Rhoades “I encourage you to be devoted again because she represented Most to the Precious Blood of Jesus and to life improved very much, and I had great support. be a sign and an instrument in this Precious Blood Parish at his installa- My choice made all the difference.” ©2010 Center for Hospice Care tion as bishop last year. community especially to non-prac- The devotion to the Most Precious ticing Catholics of Christ’s redeem- Blood spread throughout the world in ing love,” he concluded. “Every the 19th century, especially through parish should be an evangelizing To learn more or self-refer, call anytime. the efforts of an Italian priest, St. community, a witness to our faith.” 800.HOSPICE (467.7423) or CenterForHospice.org Gaspar del Bufalo, the founder of the Lois Eubank summed up the Missionaries of the Precious Blood, celebration of the day and said, “The the congregation that served at Most building is 100 years old, but the Precious Blood Church throughout spirit of the Most Precious Blood is a lot older and will endure beyond the most of the parish’s history. Services are typically covered by Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance. No one is turned away due to inability to pay. In the 19th century, a Mass in life of the physical building.”

CFIN-008_Cmft6x5.5.indd 1 8/5/11 10:53 AM 12 TODAY’S CATHOLIC August 14, 2011 Carl Nadeau, beloved uSF professor, remembered

By BArB SieMiNSki Carl loved discussing religion with many various people. “Our conversations before the FORT WAYNE — The morning Mass were profoundly University of Saint Francis and spiritual, often touching on Dante, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Church history and Franciscan Conception lost a dear and faith- spirituality that he had received ful friend last March when Dr. L. from the sisters at Saint Francis Carl Nadeau, after suffering from over the years,” he said. a long illness, died. Tom Smith, Nadeau’s close A familiar sight for many friend and power of attorney, is years, Nadeau, a resident of Three a retired Fort Wayne Community Rivers Apartments could often Schools teacher and principal be seen walking downtown or who served at the daily Masses on campus with his ever-present with Nadeau. umbrella. “We had breakfast every Nadeau, a native of morning at Cracker Barrel Edmunston, New Brunswick, and occasional lunches at Bob came to Fort Wayne in 1956 to Evans,” said Smith, “and I miss enroll at Indiana Tech for electri- the varied conversations we had. cal engineering courses. After He was a very intelligent man. I two years he did not qualify to go know he suffered long and hard further in that field, but already through life and I was there for having a B.A. in English and him. He was a strong individual French from St. Louis College in whose infinite belief in God Canada under his belt, he seized helped him through his physical an opportu- difficulties.” nity to teach An accom- French for sev- plished musi- eral months at “The one word i would cian, Nadeau Central Catholic –– in addition High School, use to describe Carl is to playing in the barb sieMinsKi then later at college orches- Carl Nadeau, long the first violinist of the Saint Francis College orchestra, often practiced one of his two Saint Francis ‘gracious,’ for he was tra –– also sang antique violins at home before heading to the campus. College (now in the Cathedral USF) where he always considerate Choir and in the Philharmonic taught for 46 culture, as well as his French Nadeau as “a very devout man movie and popcorn when I had of others.” Chorus. years, retiring in heritage. who daily demonstrated his love the time. Carl always seemed to “I would February 2009. “Anyone who knew Carl for God, the Church and his fel- be available for those little excur- steve sullivan always look for He was also a would know how fond he was low man,” Sister Kriss remem- sions,” she said. Carl among the longtime violin- of his French lineage, spending bers him for his good sense of As a good and faithful servant, other choir or ist in the college much time, effort, money and humor. Nadeau led a fascinating and chorus mem- orchestra and energy, to attempt to connect the “He was a fun-loving spirit, rewarding life; beloved by all he bers,” recalled the proud owner links between his family and the and he and I would sneak away met and influencing the lives of Sister Kriss, of two valuable French throne,” said Sullivan. from time to time to see a movie. many. adding that antique violins, As Sullivan remembers I will miss his treating me to a possibly Stradivarius. Nadeau was always trying to Sister Elise Kriss, president of perfect his talent with the violin. USF, treasures the time spent in Msgr. Schulte noted that Nadeau Nadeau’s company and feels the took violin lessons each Saturday. loss keenly. “Carl was also very apprecia- Lamplight Inn of Fort Wayne “Carl was a very dedicated tive of the sisters at the univer- and beloved teacher,” said Sister sity, and would never forget to Independent & Assisted Living Kriss, who has known him since send flowers, candy or wine, or 1983. even all three, at Christmas or Lamplight Inn of Fort Wayne is a 170-unit senior “He enjoyed traveling and his Easter for our enjoyment,” said travels would add interest to his Sister Kriss. residence complete with common areas, dining room, teaching French, world literature And the accolades keep com- beauty salon, indoor pool and chapel. Lamplight Inn and English composition at Saint ing. Stephen E. Sullivan, USF of Fort Wayne is a great community for seniors who Francis,” she said. professor of English and foreign are independent or those who may need assistance. Msgr. Bob Schulte, rector of languages, has perhaps known the Cathedral of the Immaculate Nadeau longest. Every resident is able to take advantage of our all- Conception, remembers first “We met at Trinity Hall in inclusive amenities and services. Each level of meeting Nadeau in 1980. At 1967 at a graduate alumni meet- the time Nadeau was working at ing, where we chatted, and the Visit Our Community customized care, including independent, receives the Cathedral Center as vocation relationship grew from there,” See for yourself how Lamplight Inn 3 meals a day plus snacks, a private living space, director for the diocese. recalled Sullivan, who lunched is the right choice for Independent 24-hour staffing with licensed nurses, weekly light As the two men became better with Nadeau often and was a pall- acquainted, Msgr. Schulte grew bearer at the funeral. and Assisted Living. housekeeping, activities and social gatherings, and more impressed by Nadeau’s “The one word I would use to transportation services. faith. describe Carl is ‘gracious,’ for he Contact: Brandie Petras by calling “Carl served at the altar for 7 was always considerate of oth- a.m. daily Mass, and also as a lec- ers. I miss my dear friend — his (260) 422-5511, or email tor, an extraordinary minister of warmth, his smile, and how he [email protected] the Holy Eucharist, choir member made me feel like I was the only and head tour guide for the cathe- focus of his attention. He was In addition, Lamplight Inn of Fort Wayne dral,” said Msgr. Schulte, adding also a veritable walking encyclo- believes that every senior deserves proper care that Nadeau was a very positive pedia on many subjects, including without discrimination to their financial back- person who made the tours enjoy- his fascinating cathedral tours and ground. 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August 14, 2011 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 13 Bishop rhoades celebrates Mass at Saint Anne Home

By MArk WeBer Bishop Rhoades reminded those present that the elderly are a great gift to the Church because FORT WAYNE — On the their prayers create a powerful feast day of St. Joachim and St. force that the bishop depends Anne, parents of the Blessed on, and urged them to offer even Virgin Mary, residents of St. more prayers. Anne Home and Retirement The assistance to the Saint Community in Fort Wayne cele- Anne residents from the adminis- brated with prayer and thanksgiv- tration and the staff was particu- ing at a Mass offered by Bishop larly acknowledged with special Kevin C. Rhoades. thanks to all. In his homily, Bishop Rhoades Concelebrating the Mass were referred to the Book of Exodus Fathers Adam Schmitt, Robert and the meeting tent when God Traub and Saint Anne Chaplain met Moses and gave him direc- Jack Overmyer. In attendance tions on how to handle his people were Msgr. Raymond Balzer and as they made their way to the Father Robert Yast. The choir promised land. from St. Therese Parish, Fort “You too, have a blessed place Wayne, sang for the Mass. where you can visit with the Following Mass, Bishop Lord,” Bishop Rhoades said. “It Rhoades chatted with each is this Saint Anne’s Chapel where resident individually and offered MarK Weber our Lord waits in the tabernacle. encouragement and special bless- Leave your troubles here or cel- ings, and had lunch with the resi- Saint Anne resident edna Poitras enjoys a visit with Bishop kevin C. rhoades on the St. Anne feast and ebrate with prayers of thanksgiv- dent priests. expressed her opinion on diocesan issues. ing.” Biological sisters celebrate longevity in religious life Our experienced and professional staff is dedicated SAINT MARY-OF-THE WOODS — Sister Rosalie Marie to providing the highest quality of nursing care. 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14 TODAY’S CATHOLIC August 14, 2011 St. Stanislaus School graduates prepare for all-school reunion

By kAreN CLi FFOrD

SOUTH BEND — Alumni of the former St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr School in South Bend recently shared reflections about their school experiences in anticipation of the upcoming All- School Reunion on Sept. 24. According to St. Stanislaus pastor, Holy Cross Father Michael Mathews, the school opened in 1898 and took place in the church’s basement. It was not Provided by tH e reunion coMMittee until 1905 that an actual school St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr School is shown in this undated photo. building was erected, although it had no plumbing system. In 1971, the school building was the class of 1945, recalled the “One of the boys tried it with demolished, but memories of sacramental aspects of their edu- me and got knocked on his kies- traditions, activities, teachers and cational experience at the school. ter,” said Remley. classmates still bring smiles and “I remember the white dresses Of course, no childhood Karen cliFFord and veils we wore at First schooling experience is complete laughter to those who attended St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr School’s class of 1945 alumni, from the school. Communion. We didn’t wear uni- without witnessing the daring left to right, Dolores Markiewicz Liwosz, Dorothy kuczwara remley and Dorothy Kuczwara Remley, forms then, so this was something stunts of certain classmates, as Dolores Markiewicz Liwosz and Adeline Nadolny Wharton, share their class picture with ribbons display- we really looked forward to,” Bakos remembered. Adeline Nadolny Wharton, from ing the school colors. said Wharton. “Chris Banach and Dave Remley, who was a member Janowiak would lower Jimmy of the school choir, remembers Maroz down from the windows singing hymns in Polish. so he could run to the store for “We went to Mass every day candy.” Bakos laughed. “I remem- in those days,” she recalled. “I ber once when Jimmy went right sang in Polish and I didn’t know by Sister Pearl’s (the school prin- what I was singing about, but I cipal) class window. Next thing figured I was doing it in church you heard were those feet pound- so it had to be okay. My father, ing up the steps and the door fly- being Polish, was so happy.” ing open!” Teachers, in particular Sisters The reunion will be held on Gloriosa and Adele, also were Sept. 24 and will begin with a part of the fond memories of 4:30 p.m. Mass at St. Stanislaus the 1945 alumni group. Sister Bishop and Martyr Church, Gloriosa was a favorite of located at 415 N. Brookfield St. in Wharton and Liwosz because of South Bend. Dinner will follow at her musicality and down-to-eath 6 p.m. in the Holy Cross Church demeanor. gymnasium, located at 920 Wilbur Remley, on the other hand, St. in South Bend. The cost of the enjoyed the spunk of Sister Adele Polish style dinner is $15 per per- who “had the patience of a saint, son. There will also be a cash bar. and got involved with games with The deadline for reservations us at recess.” is Sept. 9. Alumni can phone Co-chairs of the upcoming their reservations to the parish reunion, Nancy Zaworski Bakos office at (574) 233-1217 or com- and Denisa Lynk, were members plete the RSVP form, located of the final graduating class of online at www.hcssparish.org. St. Stanislaus before its demise in More information on the reunion 1971. The two have been trying can be found at StStansReunion@ to organize a class reunion for the aol.com or www.facebook.com/ past 20 years. StStansReunion. “Rather than just having a Alumni are encouraged to reunion for our class, we decided bring school memorabilia to to have an all-school reunion,” the next reunion planning meet- said Lynk. “This will be the first ing which will be held in the all-school reunion. Anyone who Candlelite Court –– basement of attended St. Stans, whether or not St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr they graduated, is invited.” –– at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 17. The 1945 and 1971 alumni “You don’t realize it at the recalled mischievous events from time but after years away the their school days. memories are something to be

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By ANN CArey South Bend will be the only “There will be so much to learn, regional venue for the exhibit, so much to experience as you go which most recently was at through the exhibit. When you SOUTH BEND — Women Mount Saint Mary’s College have a large space such as ours, Religious have served in our in Los Angeles. Since its inau- it really permits the visitor to diocese for over 150 years, so guration in 2009, the exhibit be able to enjoy each particular most Catholics are well aware has been shown in prominent section of the exhibit.” of the accomplishments of these venues like the Smithsonian In addition to the main women who built many of our Museum in Washington, D.C., Women & Spirit exhibit, sepa- Catholic institutions. and the Statue of Liberty rate exhibits by local communi- Still, even Catholics well National Monument/Ellis Island ties of sisters will be on display acquainted with the sisters’ rich Immigration Museum in New in the Center for History’s history will learn more from York. Carroll Gallery. Also, two to the traveling exhibit “Women Marilyn Thompson, director three different programs about & Spirit: Catholic Sisters in of marketing and community sisters will run every month America” that will be at the relations for the Center for during the exhibit’s four-month Center for History in South History, said that the Center stay, including lectures, panels Bend from Sept. 2 until Dec. 31. for History is very excited and eight films about sisters, University of Notre Dame about having the Women & including the national premiere professor Kathleen Sprows Spirit exhibit here, and she is of the documentary film “Band Cummings first conceived the hopeful that the exhibit draws of Sisters.” Dates and times for idea of bringing the nation- not only local people, but also these events will be announced al exhibit to the area and people from nearby states like soon. approached Randy Ray, the Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, The Center for History, Center for History’s execu- Minnesota and Kentucky, who the University of Notre Dame tive director, with the idea of a will not have an opportunity to and Saint Mary’s College are joint partnership between Notre see the exhibit in their home recruiting local people inter- Dame, Saint Mary’s College states. She said that already ested in the work of Catholic and the Center for History. Both their history museum is taking sisters to be trained as docents schools have provided signifi- calls from schools and parishes to help guide people through cant financial support for the that want to bring groups to the the exhibit. Those interested project. exhibit. in becoming docents for the The exhibit will feature over The Center for History hosts exhibit should call the Center 70 artifacts from 400 communi- national traveling exhibits like for History at (574) 235-9664 ties of sisters, including items Women & Spirit only once by Friday, Aug. 26. such as a medical bag used by every year or two, Thompson The Women & Spirit sister nurses who cared for both said, so the museum will be exhibit is sponsored by the Union and Confederate soldiers going all out to make the exhibit Leadership Conference of in the Civil War. Additionally, experience as meaningful as Women Religious in association numerous vintage photographs possible for viewers, even with the Cincinnati Museum help tell the story of how these removing a temporary wall in Center and in partnership with dedicated women blazed new its 4,300 square foot main gal- the University of Notre Dame Provided by Marilyn tHo MPson trails and overcame many lery. and Saint Mary’s College. This photo is one of the many displayed with the traveling exhibit obstacles to spread the Catholic “This exhibit is going to be The Center for History is “Women & Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America” that will be at the Center faith and minister to the people rich with information as well located near the intersection of of God. as artifacts,” Thompson said. Washington and Chapin Streets. for History in South Bend from Sept. 2 until Dec. 31.

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CAT-105 Ad_2011.indd 2 8/4/11 11:38:07 AM 16 commentary August 14, 2011 Salt in the most unusual places stained-glass spirituality: ast week, I had the fortu- their upbringing, we will support the power of christ’s light nate opportunity to travel their careers and location choices, Lwith seven of my children even if it takes them far from us. mplementing a Twitter fire- and my husband to Los Angeles Who are we to thwart what God everyday wall at home is a bit like ask- to visit my oldest son, who may have in the works for them? ing a roommate to hide your twenty is now living and working in Knowing that God has a catholic I Halloween candy. Hollywood. unique mission or plan for each When people find out David of us, and being familiar with my It is an act of surrender and of something has moved to Hollywood they sister’s own unusual vocation — a theresa a. thomas conquest. What you lack in self- sometimes act a little surprised. consecrated lay person who once control you make up for in self- knowledge. Some have sarcastically com- served as a missionary in Siberia christina capecchi mented, “Well, how’s that and Africa — we easily realized paintings, cathedrals and music. My self-imposed Twitter sabbati- going?” or even, “I would ‘never’ that an “average,” cookie-cutter Movies are a newer art form, but cal has been a good move, setting go out there, Godforsaken place.” life is not always what God has have equal opportunity to inspire, my summer on a sunnier course. Before the class began, I’d put Sometimes I just get an “Ohh!” planned. Sometimes He calls persuade and enrich the lives of More than 200 million people use a lot of thought into my design, The truth is, I never wanted people to be “missionaries” in the those around them. They also the website, firing off tweets of 140 dreaming up intricate patterns and him to move 2,000 miles away, strangest places. have the potential to corrupt, characters or fewer. imagining them as birthday gifts. but I didn’t feel it was right to try The strange place I never which initially worried me sick. But me? I’m ready for a break. But stained glass is more about skill to prevent it if his career oppor- imagined my son would be is In any career you choose, you I’d like to think longer thoughts. than artistry. tunities lie in that direction and Hollywood. After completing the have choices. You can be a decent I decided to seize the summer, I like the physicality of it — if he felt God pulled him there. Act One Executive Program for human being in any respectable vowing to replace my aimless web standing there for three hours, lean- My husband and I tried to pro- Christians and graduating from job, or you can be a despicable surfing with creative endeavors. ing into an oak work bench and vide solid catechesis and model a Catholic university, he headed one. Less technology, more art. hearing the sizzle of severing glass. an active sacramental life to our west to get a job in the business You can live your faith strong- On Memorial Day I bought a It is a welcome antidote to a day at children as they grew up. side of creating movies. ly and quietly and be an example $16.95 sketchpad, cringing at the the computer, a pleasant switch from We stressed, that so long as The Catholic Church has to others around you, or you can price — no sale, no coupon — head to hands. they live their Catholic faith and always been a patron of the arts, while relishing the splurge. The I panicked when I cut my lon- retain their morals and values of commissioning the creation of everyday, page 17 hard, black cover and thick pages gest section of glass and veered dignified my work. Soon I was off the line. “Life Goes On” was drawing teacups and peacock feath- playing in the studio, and Peggy, ers, tilting my head and smiling the student across from me, inside. helped me through it. Faith will bring salvation Later that week I memorized When I cut the wrong side of some poetry, which I hadn’t done the glass, I beckoned our instruc- some of these “foreigners” embraced First, this woman, of pagan back- since high school Shakespeare. I’ve tor, Bob. the ancient Hebrew religion. They ground and therefore in Jewish eyes been reciting the verses all summer, “I think I made a mistake,” I the were accepted, but they were expect- woefully inadequate, expresses faith. and each time it’s like unwrapping a told him. ed — actually by the prophets and, Secondly, Jesus acknowledges and Hershey’s Kiss. “We don’t say that in art,” he sunday therefore, by God — to observe all accepts her faith, with her inadequa- I assembled my clarinet, read on said. that the Hebrew religion required. cies set aside. the porch and journaled my heart Later we slid our glass into Others remained foreign — or out — 103 pages since Memorial lead, which made our imperfect gospel pagan. Day. It’s much more honest when pieces fit together perfectly. reflection no one else is reading and you’re not msgr. owen F. campion Paul’s Epistle to the Romans “It hides a lot of sinning,” Bob provides the second reading. In the Gospel setting, the secretly vying to pick up followers. said. Throughout Christian history, the Canaanite woman was not a Jew and How often life morphs into a popu- I thought of 1 Peter 4:8: “Above great Apostle, St. Paul, has been also was out of bounds by virtue of larity contest — and how often we all let your love for one another be remembered especially for his her feminine gender. In the culture play along. intense, because love covers a multi- 20th Sunday in outreach to Gentiles — to persons of the time, a woman’s approach to a But the most formal artistic tude of sins.” not of Jewish birth or religion. His male stranger was revolutionary. So, undertaking of my summer was also God is the One who takes all our Ordinary Time efforts in this regard, and surely she was doubly excluded. the most foreign: taking a stained- broken pieces and turns them into Mt 15:21-28 similar efforts by his disciples and Yet, she went to Jesus. Why? She glass window class through St. Paul, art. He is the sunlight that makes our by others, resulted in the fact that admitted her true needs. Jesus reaf- Minn., community education. stained glass radiate. The third section of the Book of by the time of the last third of the firmed God’s pledge to the people Oh to be a student again, expe- I’m seeing the world in sharper Isaiah provides this weekend’s liturgy first century, a significant portion of Israel, but also realized that the riencing that same old arc of emo- lines and richer hues this summer with its first reading. of the Christian population was not woman needed God’s mercy. Three tions that makes you feel so young — and it is one unspoken, unceasing Understanding this part of Isaiah Jewish in origin. (Although, it can- times she pleaded for salvation. Jesus –– thrilled to get an email from the thank you to the Creator, who looks requires some knowledge of the not be forgotten that Christianity assures her that her faith will bring her instructor, anxious to depart for the at everything He has made and finds cultural context of the time. This was sprang from Judaism, was built upon salvation. first class, empowered to master a it very good. the context. Life for the Jews had Judaic themes and contained within God’s law is everlasting, as was the new skill. changed very much from what it was its ranks many, many Jews, includ- divine promise to the Chosen People. I’m one of five students gather- when David or Solomon was king. ing Paul, the Blessed Virgin and the But, God’s love has no bounds. ing on Monday nights to cut glass Christina Capecchi Neighboring states had swept into other Apostles.) For those who are Canaanites not and solder lead. One student looks is a freelance and across the two Hebrew king- True to his title as “Apostle to the by ethnicity, but by their sins, hope to be 20. Two appear close to 60. writer from Inver Grove Heights, doms that had come to compose the Gentiles,” Paul in this letter recom- lives — realistic hope. If they are faith- And we all look happy to be there. Minn. She can be reached at political structures of the Holy Land. mits himself to evangelizing the Jews. ful, never halting in faith, they will be We want to make art. www.ReadChristina.com. The two kingdoms were defeated Why? Because God promised salva- rewarded. and extinguished forever. tion to the Jews, and as an Apostle, Untold numbers of Jews had been Paul is the agent of God. killed or had died in the process. St. Matthew’s Gospel furnishes READINGS Others had been taken to Babylon, the last reading. In this story, Jesus Sunday: Is 56:1, 6-7 Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8 the capital of the great Babylonian is in an area populated by as many Rom 11:13-15, 29-32 Mt 15:21-28 empire. Gentiles as Jews, if not more Gentiles Monday: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab Pantaleon At last, Babylonia itself was sub- than Jews. Not surprisingly, the Lord Ps 45:10bc, 11-12ab, 16 1 Cor died c. 304 dued. The descendants of the first 15;20-27 Lk 1:39-56 encounters a “Canaanite” woman, a Crosiers July 27 Jews taken to Babylon returned term describing her as an outsider. Tuesday: Jgs 6:11-24a Ps 85:9, home, but they easily were disillu- “Canaanite” figures prominently in 11-14 Mt 19:23-30 The cult of this martyr spread in Asia Minor, where Emperor sioned. the Old Testament to indicate per- Wednesday: Jgs 9:6-15 Ps 21:2-7 Justinian rebuilt his church in the sixth century, but no actual facts Living was much more pluralistic sons not of the revealed religion and Mt 20:1-16 than it had been centuries earlier. have survived. According to legend, he was a court physician to even persons of great sin. Thursday: Jgs 11:29-39a Ps 40:5, The Jews — at the time this section Jesus recalls the mission of the Emperor Galerius, but rejected a life of self-indulgence because of 7-10 Mt 22:1-14 of Isaiah was written — indeed lived Messiah to bring salvation to God’s a Christian friend. After being arrested during the persecution of amid religious and ethnic diversity. people. The woman persists. She Friday: Ru 1:1,3-6, 14b-16, 22 Ps Emperor Diocletian, he was repeatedly tortured, then beheaded. So “foreigners” were in many places, believes in Jesus. She wants and 146:5-10 Mt 22:34-40 Many marvels were attributed to his intercession and he became and they were “foreign” in several needs God’s mercy. Jesus responds to Saturday: Ru 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17 Ps a popular patron of physicians. Reputed relics of his blood kept in important respects. this need. 128:1-5 Mt 23:1-12 Ravello, Italy, are said to liquefy on his feast day. Apparently from this reading, The reading makes two points. Saints August 14, 2011 commentary 17 The first — and last — ‘European’? SCRIPTURE SEARCH ne of the great bits of on both occasions, thus putting Gospel for August 14, 2011 repartee in “The King’s himself firmly on the Gestapo’s Matthew 15:21-28 OSpeech” comes as the list of enemies; but in 1938, as the the maverick Australian speech ther- Nazi vice was closing on an inde- Following is a word search based on the Gospel apist, Lionel Logue, is just get- pendent Austria, the archduke, at catholic reading for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle ting to know His Royal Highness obvious risk to his life, volunteered A: the story of the persistent Canaanite mother. The Prince Albert, the stammering to return to Austria as the head of diFFerence words can be found in all directions in the puzzle. Duke of York: government, to provide a national Logue: “Surely a prince’s brain rallying point against Nazi pagan- george weigeL TYRE SIDON CANAANITE knows what his mouth’s doing?” ism. WOMAN LORD MY DAUGHTER Bertie: “You’re obviously not In June 1940, the Luftwaffe BY A DEMON ANSWER SEND HER AWAY well acquainted with many royal bombed the Belgian castle in princes.” which Otto von Habsburg and has been built around a naked AFTER US I WAS SENT LOST SHEEP No one could have imagined his family were living, just hours public square in which biblical HOUSE ISRAEL SAYING any such dialogue involving after the family had fled south religion plays no role; faith in rea- HELP ME FOOD THE DOGS Archduke Otto von Habsburg — ahead of the Wehrmacht’s drive son is faltering under the assault THAT FALL TABLE AS YOU WISH who died on July 4 — not because west. Hounded by the Gestapo of postmodernism and political the archduke was a fearsome per- in neutral Lisbon, Archduke correctness; and the rule of law sonality, but because he was a pre- Otto and his family came to the is jeopardized by what another CANAANITE DAUGHTER eminently intelligent and decent United States at the invitation of great son of Mitteleuropa, Joseph man. President Franklin Roosevelt and Ratzinger, has called the “dictator- BLORDANSWERD The full name he was given spent the Second World War years ship of relativism.” at his Baptism in 1912 — Franz in America. Otto von Habsburg In 2006, I spent a memorable YAWAREHDNESE Josef Otto Robert Maria Anton returned to Europe after the Nazi evening discussing this unhappy AFSTLLAFTAHT Karl Max Heinrich Sixtus Xavier defeat, married Princess Regina situation with Archduke Otto, at Felix Renatus Ludwig Gaetan of Sachsen-Meiningen, who was an Acton Institute dinner in Rome DTAYWHGHGTE I Pius Ignatius — speaks volumes working as a nurse at a Munich at which we were seated across EENROOGANALN about the history of his family, refuge camp the archduke visited the table from one another. He whose rule over central Europe — and whose father, Duke George was not bitter, for he was a man of MRAEMUKH I BPA extended back some seven centu- III, had died in the Soviet Gulag; deep Catholic faith, thus a man of OUNDASWFYLMA ries. Otto might have been thought the couple had seven children, and hope. But he was concerned about an anachronism after his father, lived a model Christian family life. Europe’s future, and his concerns NSODNEL I AEEN Emperor Karl, was driven from Elected to the European parlia- have turned out to be entirely pre- JOYTLEARS I LA the throne of the Dual Monarchy ment in 1979, Otto von Habsburg scient. of Austria-Hungary in the wan- spent 20 years as perhaps that Otto von Habsburg’s father, FMDASGODEHTC ing days of World War I. Yet the body’s most respected member. Emperor Karl, was beatified by ELL IWASSENTL son declined to disappear from An adroit debater in seven lan- John Paul II in 2004. The late pope the scene and played roles, both guages, he kept alive the vision of once greeted the archduke’s moth- LOSTSHEEPCHO dramatic and useful, over the eight a post-Cold War Europe reunited er, Empress Zita, by saying that he © 2011 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com decades of his maturity. as a single civilizational enterprise, was “happy to receive the widow He worried Hitler, who saw built on the sturdy foundations of my father’s last sovereign.” him as a potential threat to the of biblical religion, faith in rea- It is entirely safe to say that we Anschluss — uniting Austria son and commitment to the rule shall not see their likes again. May with Germany. So the Nazi of law. In that sense, Otto von they rest in peace.  53 ___ True God Führer twice tried to meet the Habsburg was arguably the first he  54 Crushed rocks on mt. young Austrian nobleman when modern “European.” 55 A fox’s hole (2 wds.) 56 Flurry Archduke Otto was studying in He also may have been the last. George Weigel is a senior fellow  ross ord 57 Rosary month 12 3 4 567 8910 Berlin from 1931-1932. Otto von For the European Union, as it has of the Ethics and Public Policy  58 “___ her away!” Habsburg not only rebuffed Hitler evolved in the early 21st century, Center in Washington, D.C. 11 12 13

14 15 16  1 Bright student a little salt can improve or change wait and see. A little ripple could 17 18 19 the entire taste of a dish, and it is become a big one. 2 Cow speak EVERYDAY not easily removed from a food Don’t be afraid to go some- 20 21 22 23 24 3 Santa helper once added. Salt is most needed where or do something where 25 26 27 28 29 4 Nutty candy 5 Holy Father continued From page 16 where it is least you will be in 30 31 32 33 34 found. the minority 6 Pickled meat When our and your faith 35 36 37 38 7 That (possessive) 8 Indian dress succumb to peer pressures and son moved to don’t be afraid to go might be chal- 39 40 41 temptations. 9 Like a wing Hollywood lenged. John’s 42 43 44 45 46 It is imperative that good 10 “___ above every to pursue his Gospel says, 47 48 49 50 51 52 other ___” influences be in all art forms. career, I had somewhere or do some- “Perfect love 53 54 55 12 Worship Movies, like any other product, moments of casts out fear,” 18 Vinegary are not created in a vacuum. If despair and thing where you will be in and God is per- 56 57 58 19 Food and Agriculture there is no positive influence in distress. I was fect love. Organization. (abbr.) the industry, a negative one will © 2011 www.tri-c-a-publications.com sure that the If you fre- Based on these Scripture Readings: 1 Kgs 19: 9a, 20 Hail! fill the void. culture there the minority and your faith quent the sac- 11-13a; Rom 9:1-5; Mt 14: 22-33 and Is 56: 1, 6-7; 21 Allows Skill, excellence and quality would change raments and Rom 11: 13-15, 29-32; Mt 15: 21-28 22 Jesus went alone to do count in every business. When 24 Constrictor him. But then I might be challenged. cling to your ACROSS skill and excellence are paired heard how one faith, you and 27 Meditation exercise 26 Kimono sash with the quality of truth, beauty older woman your children 30 Arrival time 28 Storm at sea and goodness of an authentic 1 Prayer ending 31 Beginning of career 29 Location noted his can be salt of 5 Pounds per square inch or course 32 Mean faith, amazing things can happen. work ethic and the earth. You If no respectable citizens enter 8 __ Francisco 33 “Blessed ___ you 34 Sea eagle weekly Mass can be chan- 11 Field horse game among women” 36 Drink politics, what hope do we have attendance. She nels of grace 12 Owl sound for our nation? If no moral men 35 Guinea elephant money 38 Playing fields called him “amazing” and said anywhere and everywhere you go 13 Wing 37 Asthma 40 Moral principles and women choose finance or she was impressed because she — in the factory or office, main 14 Meat alternative medicine giver 42 Horse command Dei banking careers, what hope do had “never met a young man his street or Wall Street and yes, even 15 ___ 39 Genius 43 Jesus caught Peter’s we have for the business world? age that is pro-life.” Hollywood. 16 Sacrifice animal 41 Asian language 44 ___-cecal valve If Christians reject careers in the Slowly, I saw him making 17 Olympic 42 Scourge 46 Jesus ___ up movie industry only because of friendships with like-minded 19 Came after Elijah’s 45 Strong cord the mountain potential pitfalls, how can we people, and networking with the Theresa Thomas can be reached earthquake 47 Movie 2001’s 48 Jesus has ___ natures expect the production of quality, same. He started to mentor a at TheresaThomasEveryday 20 Small llama talking computer 50 Poem of praise inspirational films? 23 Government agency 48 Former 51 Lair popular young actor. Who knows [email protected]. Her book 25 Pilot’s fear Jesus said his disciples were what influence that will have “Stories for the Homeschool 49 Lymph gland 52 Omega the “salt of the earth.” Salt is used on others who follow the actor Heart” can be ordered on to season and preserve foods. Just as a role model? We’ll have to Amazon.com answer Key can be found on page 19

18 TODAY’S CATHOLIC August 14, 2011 Smith family introduces youth to ancient musical chant

whom David had produced a chant By KAy C ozAD Chant encouraged in CD. As he worked on the CD his children began to sing the chants celebration of Mass around the house. The Smiths were FORT WAYNE — The Church stirred by the beauty of the ancient FORT WAYNE — As the has incorporated Gregorian chant chant sung by their brood and felt a Diocese of Fort Wayne-South tones as a proper expression of the call to produce a children’s CD. Bend prepares for the coming Roman Rite for much of its rich “We prayed about it and said, of the implementation of the musical history. The beautiful Latin ‘Yes! We can do it!’” said David. new Roman Missal in the fall, chant, attributed to Pope Gregory I, The grueling lessons and rehears- Gregorian chant in English has Bishop of Rome from 590 to 604, als had Brian, Patrick, Nate and been brought into focus as a is an ancient mainstay for prayer Regina learning Latin chants such musical option for the celebration within monastic life. And as the as “Veni Creator Spiritus,” “Tantum of Mass. Latin chant has long implementation of the English trans- Ergo,” “Ave Maria” and more. been the official Church setting lation of the Roman Missal, with its Their lessons included learning for the musical parts of the Mass. musical chants, occurs this fall, one Latin terms from the internet as a Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades is Fort Wayne family is doing its part part of their home school curricu- granting permission for the new to invest in the musical directives of lum. The children learned by rote people’s parts to be used in sung the Church. memory, said their devoted mom, form in the diocese beginning The gifted Smith family, David who added that the family even the first Sunday of September and Therese and their eight chil- began attending Sacred Heart Parish — Sept. 4, the 23rd Sunday in dren, are parishioners of St. John in Fort Wayne to become accus- Provided by the Smith family Ordinary Time. the Baptist, Fort Wayne. Four of tomed to the Latin Mass celebrated From left, Brian, Patrick and Regina Smith practice the Gregorian The new sung parts would pri- the eight children have mastered there. chant in Icon Studio — the Smith’s production studio — where their marily be the Gloria, the Sanctus, the Memorial Acclamations the Latin chants and are featured on The children were recorded “Gregorian Chant for Kids” CDs and instructional DVDs were produced. A a set of Gregorian chant CDs and chanting one at a time after which (which no longer include “Christ DVDs for children, produced by fourth member of the family’s musical team who is featured on the CDs has died ...”), and the Agnus Dei David laid all four voices over and DVDs, Nate Smith, was unavailable for photos. their musically talented parents. each other for the finished product. (although the “Lamb of God” text Both David and Therese have remains unchanged in the new Volume I was completed in 2008. inspired and has not only produced Why is this family so interested extensive music backgrounds, translation). The Smith family expanded their a “Gregorian Chant for Kids,” in offering this musical style to chil- including touring and perform- Brain MacMichael, director marketing pursuits to offer the CD Volume II CD, but also two instruc- dren? ing as musical duo “the Crossed of the office of Worship, said his to home-school organizations and tional DVDs with accompanying “There is spirituality to it because Hearts,” that offered contemporary office is strongly encouraging all the Catholic school system, along booklets that offer both phonetic it’s the language of the Church. We Catholic music. As their family parishes to learn the International with church choirs. and English translations of the chant need to be developing an appre- began to grow, they chose to settle Commission on English in the “Three Catholic home school text. ciation for the Church’s musical in Fort Wayne and form Icon Studio Liturgy chant-based Mass setting curriculums are now making it (the “The DVD is like karaoke,” said treasure. There’s a whole generation Productions, where they work with (www.icelweb.org/musicfolder/ chant CD) a part of their core cur- David, “with a red dot to mark the of Catholics that don’t know about independent singers and songwriters openmusic.php, under “Order of riculum,” said David proudly, add- word chanted.” this,” David reported. from all over the world, producing Mass”) as one of their founda- ing that several Catholic schools are The couple worked closely with Following Pope Benedict XVI’s audio and video editing projects. tional settings. currently interested as well. Father George Gabet, a priest of revival of interest in the Tridentine The family’s first volume of MacMichael reported, “The As schools became inter- the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, Mass or the extraordinary form of “Gregorian Chant for Kids” was Church is trying to recover great- ested and others requested more at Sacred Heart Parish and chaplain the Mass, more chanting is expected originally inspired by an artist for chants, the family was once again er opportunities for chant, which of the St. Mother Theodore Guérin to be incorporated into English is an integral part of the way we Community, on the booklet’s trans- Masses. worship in the Roman Rite. It Prepare your lation “to make sure the pronuncia- “The Church is swinging back compliments the ritual the best.” tion was correct.” to the reverence of the Latin Mass. home for the Historically, he said, the The “Gregorian Chant for Kids” There is a place for chant in peo- Roman Rite developed with chant upcoming GENERAC instructional DVDs, Volumes I and ple’s lives. It’s incredibly prayerful at its heart. With the new transla- GENERATORS II –– which took “an intense” six and spiritual, and more parishes are tion, the use of chant will allow STORM months to complete –– make learn- incorporating more chant in their Sales & Service congregations to focus more SEASON ing Latin chant easy for children and Masses,” said David. strongly on the actual new words adults. His hope is that the Smith fam- with an Call Mitch Steffen being prayed, rather than on the Parishioner, “You don’t need musical knowl- ily’s children’s CDs and DVDs will music that accompanies the words automatic edge,” the couple said. “take the fear out of learning chant.” St. John the Baptist Fort Wayne — something of utmost impor- back-up The instructional DVDs and For more information on tance in this time of transition. “Gregorian Chant for Kids, Volume “Gregorian Chant for Kids” visit GENERATOR! “The solemnity and style 260-403-7794 II,” were released this year. www.ChantforKids.com. of chant complements without distraction,” MacMichael said. Robert J. Ueber, DDS “Chant allows for easier sung dialogue between priest and •Family Dentistry parishioners. 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Muia Jr., 76, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Saturday the Fort Wayne —Bishop Luers High Sarah Shank sshank@bishoplu- Our Lady/Good Hope St. John the Baptist sale will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. School will have a golf outing ers.org. St. Matthew Cathedral For donation questions, call Betty Mary H. McGuire, 85, Notre Dame Dale Skowronski, 55, at (260) 749-9396. All proceeds St. Vincent de Paul Father Robert C. St. Adalbert will help send delegates to the Steigmeyer, CSC, 91, Flea Market/Garage Sale Julia J. Nix-Konkle, 83, Apostolate’s National Convention Basilica/Sacred Heart Oscar M. Odor, 102, in New Jersey. St. Charles Borromeo RESERVE SPACE NOW! St. Anthony de Padua Plymouth Waneta P. Koehlinger, st. Casimir plans corn and sausage roast At the big St. Mary Church Avilla Barbara A. Myszkowski, Dorothy E. Wozny, 87, 89, Cathedral of the South Bend —St. Casimir Parish Flea Market-Garage Sale, 71, St. Michael Holy Family will have a corn and sausage September 3, 2011 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Immaculate Conception roast Sunday, Aug. 21, from noon Maria Del Carmen Marlene Gunder, 74, Table rental $20.00 non-refundable...whatever you James P. Thompson, to 5 p.m. Kids’ Corner and raffles sell you keep the profits. Reservations taken until Baca, 40, St. Michael St. Matthew Cathedral will be offered. Music from 1-5 75, St. Charles Borromeo August 27. First come, first served. Raymond Bockman, Thomas J. Bell Sr., 80, p.m. provided by the Tim Deka Dolores Smith, 92, Call Beverly at Parish Office 71, St. Michael Corpus Christi Trio. Tickets at $1 each, are good St. Charles Borromeo for one entry in the cash raffle 260-897-3261 or cell 260-318-2802 Stanton C. Splix, 80, Evelyn J. Borowski, 91, and one free sweet corn. Tickets Bernard H. Beckstedt, St. Michael St. Adalbert can be obtained by calling the 85, Cathedral of the parish office at (574) 287-9551 or September 5: Labor Day Festival Immaculate Conception South Bend Robert F. Primrose, 87, at the gate. No carry outs. Raffle tickets, Bingo, Chicken/Ham Dinners (w/carry-outs) Raymond L. Hinz, 80, St. Matthew Cathedral Silent Auction and much, much more! Huntington Christ the King sacred heart of Jesus plans hog roast Sister Marie Welter, Dorothy U. Bivers, 93, South Bend — Sacred Heart of OLVM, 96, Victory Noll Mary Adamski, 87, Holy Family Jesus Parish will have a hog roast Holy Family Sunday, Aug. 14, from 11 a.m. to Mishawaka Theophil J. Osowski, 3 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults, DIRECTOR OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES Mary J. Goldstrom, 59, Maridean Vanderheyden, 96, St. Adalbert carry-out and drive-through. DIOCESE OF EVANSVILLE, INDIANA Queen of Peace 80, St. Matthew Cathedral Laura C. Siguenza, 90, Child tickets (age 6-12) are $3 The Diocese of Evansville seeks an energetic and inspiring Director and children under 5 free. Call Donald W. Naylor, 85, Kathleen M. Jayo, 88, St. Casimir of Catholic Charities. (574) 291-3775 for tickets or St. Joseph Holy Family information. The Director of Catholic Charities is responsible for continu- ing the mission of Jesus Christ. This includes supporting a vision garage sale set to go that encompasses Catholic Social Teaching, the Code of Ethics of Travel to scenic Montreal and Quebec Fort Wayne —St. Peter Parish, Catholic Charities USA, and any guidelines provided by the Bishop 500 E. DeWald St., will have a of the Diocese of Evansville. to see...Saint Joseph’s Oratory garage sale Sept. 1-2, from 9 a.m. Specific responsibilities include the continuing implementa- founded by Blessed Andre Bessette. till 5 p.m. The bag sale will be tion of its mission, the supervision of its staff of professional and Sept. 3, from 9 a.m. till noon. September 25-October 1, 2011 support personnel, the on-going assessment of present initiatives, Cost is only $759. summer Las Vegas night maintenance of its budget, and the development of proactive pro- South Bend — Holy Family gramming to meet the needs of families and the vulnerable. Includes bus, lodging, most meals and tours. Parish will have a Las Vegas CALL ASAP! night Saturday, Aug. 20, from Qualifications include, but are not limited to: Nancy Siarkowski at 574-291-5869 6-11 p.m. Tickets are $8 per • Fully participating and practicing Catholic person available at the rec- • Advanced degree in a social service, pastoral, or management field Music Director he he he • Five years of successful experience in management   and administration Saint Therese Catholic Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana ross ord ross ord ross ord • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills working with seeks an organized, reliable, part-time Music Director.       the Advisory Board, the clergy, and religious Responsibilities: Playing piano/organ at weekend Masses, special BOW S P I L T N E B COST ESP GMT AMEN PS I SAN • A collaborative working relationship with parishes, other liturgies and Holy Days; cantor, bells and adult choir practices; ESE LABOR ADO ODORS TA I ROE POLO HOOT A L A diocesan departments, the area United Way agencies, and GETATCUTONE Liturgy and personnel planning; weddings and funerals; as needed and ELL AL I B I SEA TOFU OPUS RAM other social services and educational agencies PODGY SEALANT GUM LEAVEN GAMES F I RE paid separately. Qualifications: Must be able to play the piano/organ, REP SLY SUR I NAM OBEY ALPACA EPA A complete position description can be found in the read music, live according to tenets, teachings and practice of the EP I C J ESUS SAMURA I SCADS V ERT I GO YOGA Employment Opportunities tab on the diocese’s website Catholic faith, conduct prayer and serve as spiritual leader of the ASP SODAS BEN ELAN SON EYES ETA DEBUT ARE music department, strong written, verbal, presentation and interper- EARTH UNGUENT SPR IG WOKE SYL I I NHALER www.evansville-diocese.org. EAR E LM FREE CAB I NET ACE KOREAN Those interested should send a cover letter and resume to sonal skills, good organizational skills, ability to direct singers BONDMAN AST I R P I ECES S I S WH I P TW I N E [email protected]. or mail to the following address: (cantors), choirs and instrumentalists. 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