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O Come, O Come ’ Emmanuel ODAYODAY’SS ATHOLICATHOLIC Celebration of the season TT CC of Advent Pages 9-12 Bishops meet in Baltimore Okay marriage pastoral, ethical directives, liturgy translations ND professor receives BALTIMORE (CNS)— The U.S. bishops took their papal appointment final look at the English translation of the Roman Cavadini named to Missal and approved documents on marriage, repro- ductive technologies and medically assisted nutrition theological commission and hydration during their Nov. 16-18 fall general assembly in Baltimore. Page 3 Members of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops completed their public work at midmorning Nov. 18 and spent the rest of the day in executive ses- sion. Bishop Michael J. Hoeppner of Crookston, Minn., was to lead them in a morning of prayer and Lectors, acolytes reflection Nov. 19. installed The approximately 300 bishops meeting in Baltimore also heard a preliminary report on the Diocesan seminarians “Causes and Context Study” on clergy sex abuse being conducted by the John Jay College of Criminal Justice instituted into liturgical and a staunch defense of the Catholic Campaign for ministries Human Development against charges that it funds groups that opposed church social or moral teachings. Page 5 They passed a $144.5 million budget for the USCCB in 2010 and approved a 3 percent increase in 2011 in the assessment on dioceses to fund the work of the conference, as well as priorities and plans and an operational strategy for the next two years. Bishops at the The bishops made their own an earlier statement by Cardinal Francis E. George of Chicago, USCCB pres- national shrine ident, pledging continued efforts to keep health care Jubilee Mass celebrated legislation abortion-neutral and thanking House mem- bers who had supporting those efforts. Page 13 With overwhelming majority votes Nov. 17, the bishops approved the final five documents related to the Roman Missal — translations of the proper of the saints, specific prayers to each saint in the universal liturgical calendar; the commons, general prayers for Sport accolades celebrating saints listed in the “Roman Martyrology”; the Roman Missal supplement; the U.S. propers, a col- ICCL and CYO football lection of orations and formularies for feasts and athletes honored CNS PHOTO/BOB ROLLER memorials particular to the U.S. liturgical calendar; Page 17 Auxiliary Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki of Chicago works on his laptop computer during the U.S. bishops’ general meeting in Baltimore Nov. 17. USCCB, PAGE 3

of Press conferences, bishops’ YEAR our PRIESTS meeting follow announcement BY MARK WEBER told a gathering of media, diocesan staff and BY TIM JOHNSON faithful at a Nov. 15 press conference at the FATHER ADAM Cardinal Keeler Center in Harrisburg and FORT WAYNE — The appointment of reported in the Nov. 20 issue of The Catholic SCHMITT Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades as the ninth bish- Witness, newspaper of the Diocese of It was the fastidiousness op of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Harrisburg. of Msgr. John Bapst that has captured media attention across Indiana, “Part of the life of the bishop, and indeed Pennsylvania and the country. of the life of every priest, is the willingness in part, brought about the After a busy schedule with two press con- to accept new assignments, to go where we priestly vocation of young ferences — one in Fort Wayne and one in are sent. There is something very liberating South Bend — on Nov. 14 where Bishop about obedience in the church. When we do Adam Schmitt. John M. D’Arcy introduced the new shep- the Lord’s will, even when it can be difficult herd, Bishop Rhoades returned on Sunday to at times, we experience a certain peace in our The monsignor, a high-strung individual, Harrisburg, Pa., where he has been bishop for souls,” Bishop Rhoades remarked at the who wanted no accidents from acolytes, the last five years. press conference. “I feel that peace in obey- “It is obviously with very mixed emotions conscripted one efficient eighth-grade boy that I speak to you today,” Bishop Rhoades RHOADES, PAGE 20 YEAR OF, PAGE 5 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC NOVEMBER 29, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Official newspaper of the New English translation should Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856

PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy be greeted with joy, obedience

EDITOR: Tim Johnson reasonably acceptable in all these countries. The following Sunday, after returning Remember, too, that the Mass is not from Baltimore, I presided at the installa- NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad something we make ourselves; rather, it is a tion of Msgr. Bruce Piechocki at Our Lady gift to us, a gift from the church. It is my of Good Hope Parish in Fort Wayne. This Editorial Department hope that in this diocese we will accept this parish, cut off many years ago from St. PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan NEWS new translation with joy and faith, and Charles Parish, has had exemplary service FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, indeed, a very important virtue of which from Father Larry Kramer, Father David Michelle Castleman, Karen Clifford, &NOTES our new bishop has already given us a sig- Voors and Father Mark Gurtner. Msgr. Elmer J. Danch, Bonnie Elberson, nificant example; namely, obedience. I was Piechocki has been a blessing on the dio- especially struck by a few words from cese as our excellent judicial vicar; that is, Denise Fedorow, Diane Freeby, May BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY Cardinal Francis George at the conclusion the priest who is in charge of the diocesan Lee Johnson, Sister Margie Lavonis, of our intense discussion and voting. He tribunal. His dear mother came all the way CSC, Joe Kozinski and Deb Wagner said something akin to the following: we from St. Casimir Parish on the west side of A moment of history must remember that people have died for South Bend, along with his sister and broth- Business Department No, I am not referring to the coming of the Roman Missal. He referred to the er-in-law from Niles, Mich. BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice our new bishop, which is certainly for all of Elizabethan martyrs who gave their lives, Last spring and into the summer, after AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber us, as I have said previously, an historical rather than betray the use of this ancient consulting our Priest Personnel Board, and also a blessed moment in our diocese. I prayer book. The translations will be signif- many transfers of pastors took place. This BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol refer rather to a moment at the meeting of [email protected] icant, and the annual active study week for calls on the bishop to do a Mass of the United States Conference of Catholic priests has been set aside to assist priests Liturgical Installation. In all, we will have Bishops. It was the final affirmative vote Advertising Sales with the new translation. I am sure there done 14 of these installations, with a few concerning the various books of the Roman will be workshops and presentations more still to take place before Christmas. Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) Missal, upon which there had been such throughout the diocese, and some planning When the bishop does this, it shows the (260) 456-2824 deliberation. for this has already been done. Our director centrality of his pastoral mission and his Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) As you may know, for some years there of the Office of Worship, Brian close link to the priests. There is nothing (574) 234-0687 has been in process among the bishops a MacMichael, has attended a seminar with more encouraging than to have people Web site: www.todayscatholicnews.org new translation of the Roman Missal from Bishop Serratelli and gave a brief summary thank you for sending us a fine priest, and I Latin into English. It has gone forward in presentation to our priests at our fall pres- have experienced that in every parish. Published weekly except the fourth fits and starts, and some priests wondered if byterate meeting. Our new bishop is well Sunday in June, second and fourth we would ever have a new translation of prepared to lead us in this preparation. weeks in July and August, the first week the Missal, known to us more commonly as There will be the need, also, for new A note from Baltimore of September and last week in the Sacramentary. It has been finished and hymns, in both Latin and English. The end How encouraging to hear so many bish- December by the Diocese of Fort now must be sent to the Holy See for what result, if we all prepare for it well, will be a ops speak to me about the gifts and good- Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun St., is called the Recognition, a final approval. more beautiful and inspiring language, and P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. ness and dedication of Bishop Kevin It is expected that in the year 2011, this hopefully a more prayerful attendance at Rhoades. He was elected to chair a very Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, new translation of the Roman Missal will IN, and additional mailing office. Mass. That must always be the goal. important committee, and also received an be implemented in this country, after a peri- award from the Campus Ministry POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: od of catechesis and preparation. Association during our time in Baltimore. A Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort Our Lady of Guadalupe and Our Lady gifted and highly respected bishop. No Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: of Good Hope question about it. [email protected]. What should we look for? First of all, we should look forward to On successive Sundays, first before fly- MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort accepting it with gratitude. It is a signifi- ing to Baltimore for the meeting of the Athletic report Wayne, IN 46802.Telephone (260) bishops and secondly, after returning, I had cant improvement. The new translation is Alas, both of our Fort Wayne high 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. more faithful to the Scriptures. the joy of installing two new pastors. BUREAU OFFICE: 114 W.Wayne St., South Our Lady of Guadalupe is a church and schools, Luers and Dwenger, reached the The translation is more faithful to the Semi-State. The Bishop Dwenger Saints Bend, IN 46601.Telephone (574) 234- original Latin, and also reflects a fidelity to shrine that I enter with great joy. Seated 0687. Fax: (574) 232-8483. high on a hill overlooking Warsaw, the land lost a heartbreaker at a stadium located in a sound theology. “the region,” a place fittingly called the On the matter of the prayers or collects, was given by Jerry and Savina Kralis; and News deadline is the Monday morning the church built after a nationwide architec- “Inferno.” If I am correct, it was the Devils before publication date. Advertising which begin every Mass, there is more versus the Saints. I am told by some fidelity to a translation, which truly reflects tural contest, watched over and led by the deadline is nine days before publica- very able Linda Furge. Father Phil Dwenger people who attended that it is a tion date. the style and wording of the original Latin very tough place to play and a very hard prayers. DeVolder, a native of Mishawaka and much more fluent in Spanish than he admits, was place to win. A heartbreaker, but congratu- LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- The translation has a more majestic installed as the second pastor of this parish. lations to the Saints for a 14-1 season. comes original, signed letters about style; and the English words bring a tone of And the Bishop Luers Knights will be issues affecting church life. Although majesty and tend to be more inspiring. I thought of Father Paul Bueter, who was we cannot publish every letter we pastor of this parish for many years, includ- off to the Dome once again to play for the receive, we strive to provide a balanced ing the time that Mass was said in a former state championship. No one expected it, as representation of expressed opinions Why is this important? automobile garage. This was a church built it was thought to be a rebuilding year, but and a variety of reflections on life in the as part of our observance of the millennium after a painful loss to Dwenger, Coach Matt church.We will choose letters for publi- Remember, that the first translation came and funds were collected throughout the Lindsay rallied his troops and they bounded cation based on reader interest, timeli- about shortly after the Second Vatican diocese as part of the Legacy of Faith through the playoffs and will play for the ness and fairness. Readers may agree or Council. There was no history over the last Campaign, along with funds raised by the state title. If the Luers Knights win, it will disagree with the letter writers’ opin- 500 or 600 years of a translation to the ver- parish itself. be their 12th championship overall, and I ions. Letters must not exceed 250 nacular. We were new at it. The translation As soon as it was built, people came am told that would be an Indiana record. words. All letters must be signed and tended to be free and poetic, rather than from all over the area. And now, we have Bring it home, Knights. include a phone number and address careful and accurate. two Spanish speaking priests there, Father And now, the blessed season of Advent. for verification.We reserve the right to Remember also, that the translation A time to hear the call of John the Baptist edit letters for legal and other concerns. DeVolder and the newly ordained, Father approved for use in our country is used in Fernando Jimenez, who also serves at the to repentance and to open our hearts in Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, many English speaking countries through- Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. faith as Mary did. P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN out the world. One thinks of England, What a joy to celebrate Mass in my See you all next week. 46856-1169; or e-mail: Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. It was poor, halting Spanish, installing Father [email protected] necessary to find a language and translation DeVolder as pastor. ISSN 0891-1533 USPS 403630 NOVEMBER 29, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3

Cardinal Justin Rigali of dents of sex abuse have changed Philadelphia, chairman of the substantially over a 50-year-peri- USCCB Committee on Pro-Life od, with an increase in administra- Pope names Notre USCCB Activities, said the new document tive leave for accused abusers and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 would “fill a true pastoral need” a decrease in the number accused Dame professor to among U.S. Catholics for a better abusers reinstated. understanding of “the difference They also said information they and U.S. adaptations to the Roman between the Catholic understand- have gathered so far shows no theological commission Missal. ing and the secular understanding indication that homosexuality Each section must now go to of human life.” increases the chance that a person the Vatican for approval before the The bishops also overwhelm- will be an abuser. BY CINDY WOODEN missal comes into use in the ingly approved a revision to the Commissioned by the bishops, United States, probably in 2011. directives that guide Catholic the full study is expected to be VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Approval of the pastoral letter health care facilities, clarifying released in December 2010. Benedict XVI has named the “Marriage: Love and Life in the that patients with chronic condi- The bishops ended the day chairman of the University of Divine Plan” also came Nov. 17, tions who are not imminently Nov. 17 with a report from Bishop Notre Dame’s Department of despite the concern voiced by dying should receive food and Roger P. Morin of Biloxi, Miss., Theology to the International some bishops about the docu- water by “medically assisted” CCHD subcommittee chairman, Theological Commission. ment’s pastoral tone and content. means if they cannot take them who responded to an attack from a The appointment of John C. Nearly 100 changes in two normally. coalition of Catholic groups pro- Cavadini, a scholar of patristic rounds of amendments preceded “As a general rule, there is an moting a boycott of this year’s and early medieval theology, was the 180-45 vote, with three absten- obligation to provide patients with CCHD collection the weekend of announced Nov. 19 by the tions. Two-thirds of the USCCB food and water, including medical- Nov. 21-22. The coalition claims Vatican. membership, or 175 votes, were ly assisted nutrition and hydration some organizations that receive Cavadini also directs Notre required for passage of the docu- for those who cannot take food funding are not in line with church Dame’s Institute for Church Life ment. Final approval came after an orally,” says the revised text of the teaching. and in September was named co- effort to remand the document to “Ethical and Religious Directives Bishop Morin called such chairman of the university’s new committee failed 56 to 169. for Catholic Health Care Services” claims “outrageous” and pledged Task Force on Supporting the JOHN C. The pastoral on marriage offers prepared by the U.S. bishops’ “our ongoing efforts to ensure that Choice for Life. CAVADINI support to married couples and Committee on Doctrine. all CCHD funds are used faithful- The professor earned his bach- affirms true marriage can involve “This obligation extends to ly, effectively and in accord with elor’s degree from Wesleyan • Sister Sara Butler, a member only a man and a woman. It is patients in chronic conditions (e.g., Catholic social and moral teach- University in Middletown, Conn.; of the Missionary Servants of the another component in the bishops’ the ‘persistent vegetative state’) ing.” a master’s degree from Marquette Most Blessed Trinity, who teach- National Pastoral Initiative for who can reasonably be expected to In other action Nov. 17, the University in Milwaukee, Wis.; es dogmatic theology at the New Marriage, which began in live indefinitely if given such bishops approved a $144.5 million and a master’s and a doctorate York Archdiocese’s St. Joseph’s November 2004. care,” the new text adds. budget for 2010, representing an from Yale University. Seminary in Yonkers. The 15-page document “Life- The bishops spent an hour Nov. increase of less than 0.2 percent The 30 members of the • Nigerian Father Peter Giving Love in an Age of 17 hearing and discussing a pre- over 2009, and a 3 percent International Theological Damian Akpunonu, a professor of Technology” says that although liminary report on the John Jay increase in the diocesan assess- Commission conduct research on biblical exegesis at the University the Catholic Church shares the study of the causes and context of ment to support the work of the theological topics and serve as of St. Mary of the pain of married couples facing clergy sexual abuse of minors. USCCB in 2011. They also advisors to the Congregation for Lake/Mundelein Seminary in infertility problems, some repro- Researchers Karen Terry and approved a priority plan titled the Doctrine of the Faith. Chicago. ductive technologies “are not Margaret Smith told the bishops “Deepen Faith, Nurture Hope, Three other members of the • British Msgr. Paul morally legitimate ways to solve that early findings confirm “a Celebrate Life” and a series of commission work in the United McPartlan, a professor of system- those problems.” It was approved steep decline” in sexual abuse “strategy and operational plans” States and were appointed to sec- atic theology and ecumenism at Nov. 17 by a vote of 220-4, with cases after 1985. The findings also for offices and departments of the ond five-year terms last June. The Catholic University of three abstentions. show diocesan responses to inci- USCCB for the next two years. They are: America in Washington. Bishops given ‘sober’ report on religious orders, signs of hope

BY PATRICIA ZAPOR Two young Franciscan But he said comparing current dictor of future generations. nuns join a youth rally numbers to the peaks of the Brother Bednarczyk said as they wait for the 1960s isn’t the most realistic despite the challenges identified BALTIMORE (CNS) — arrival of Pope Benedict standard. by the study, it “affirms that the Religious orders may be shrink- “The truth is that throughout Holy Spirit continues to inspire ing in size and their members XVI at St. Joseph’s history men and women religious and guide the church as evi- aging fast, but a study of their Seminary in 2008 in have always made up a small per- denced by the founding of new newest members offers signs for Yonkers, N.Y. U.S. reli- centage of our Catholic popula- religious institutes, the multitude hope, Holy Cross Brother Paul gious orders are experi- tion,” he said. “The temptation is of charitable works established by Bednarczyk, executive director of encing a decline in to compare the high numbers of religious and, most encouraging, the National Religious Vocations numbers and aging the ‘50s and ‘60s as the norm, the zeal and passion for the Conference, said in a Nov. 18 members, but a study when in actuality, they were an Gospel and hope for the future report to the U.S. bishops on a on their newer mem- anomaly.” embraced by our newer mem- study released this summer. bers by the Center for Among the newest members bers.” The “Recent Vocations to Applied Research in the of religious orders — those who He asked the bishops for their Religious Life” study conducted professed vows within the last 15 prayerful support of vocations to Apostolate at for the vocations conference by years — a higher percentage are consecrated life, as well as their the Center for Applied Research Georgetown University Hispanic, Asian and African or cooperation in promoting it “as a in the Apostolate at Georgetown shows signs of hope. African-American, Brother viable, joyful and grace-filled University was the first of its Bednarczyk said. And they are option for the men and women in scale ever done, Brother older and more likely to be col- your dioceses.” Bednarczyk said. lege graduates with career experi- Following the presentation, The study is not related to the CNS PHOTO/BOB ROLLER ence. Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, Vatican’s ongoing apostolic visi- He noted that religious organi- retired archbishop of Washington, tation, an analysis of women reli- “Our study has confirmed that women in religious life has zations with the most success in returned to the subject of the gious in the United States. The part of the richness of religious decreased by 63 percent since the attracting new members have a apostolic visitation, saying he had vocations conference study was life lies in its diversity of peak in the mid-1960s, from more traditional style of religious been hearing great concern about well under way when the apos- charisms, lifestyles and ministries 23,000 priests to 13,000; from life, in which members live in it. tolic visitation was announced in that have always been a hallmark 12,500 brothers to 5,000; and community, participate in daily “It might be good to consider January. of religious institutes in this from 180,000 sisters to 59,000. Eucharist, pray the Divine Office their great work and give a strong Brother Bednarczyk called the country,” he told the bishops, • About 75 percent of the men and engage in devotional prac- hand of support to (religious results of the CARA study gathered in Baltimore for their and more than 90 percent of tices together. They also are more women),” he said. It’s time, he “sobering,” but at the same time, fall general assembly. women religious are age 60 or likely to wear a religious habit. added, to tell “our sisters and emphasized that the responses to Among the “sobering” statis- older. Among men and women He said the study is a snapshot brothers, especially our sisters, the survey engender great hope tics Brother Bednarczyk cited: religious under age 60, only 1 of who is entering religious life ‘we’re with you; we want you for the future of religious life. • The number of men and percent are younger than 40. currently, not necessarily a pre- here.’” 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC NOVEMBER 29, 2009 Scholars gather for ND conference on moral issues of the day

BY ANN CAREY Father Raphael spoke on munities from extinction,” Father life to give an honorary degree to ground” on “moral issues” like “Building a Bridge over Troubled Raphael said. someone who has such a track poverty, AIDS and the death penal- Waters: Inviting African- Another topic attracting great record of denying legal protection ty, but depicted abortion as “just NOTRE DAME — For the 10th Americans into the Pro-Life interest at the conference was the to the unborn, he observed. another cause-of-the-month that consecutive year, the University of Movement.” He said that bringing decision by Notre Dame to invite Beckwith added that the some people choose,” in spite of Notre Dame’s Center for Ethics the African-American community President Barack Obama to be 2009 Obama-Notre Dame controversy is the fact that abortion is “the only and Culture drew hundreds of into the pro-life movement has the commencement speaker and recipi- a symptom of a deeper problem in one of these ‘moral issues’ that scholars from across the country potential to turn the pro-abortion ent of an honorary doctorate in law. Christian higher education: “a loss entails the deliberate and targeted and abroad to its annual confer- tide and make America a truly pro- Three Catholic professors from other of confidence in theological truths killing of innocent human beings ence that focuses on the crucial life country, but the road to wed universities presented papers critical in both inside and outside our with the sanction of the law.” moral issues of the day. the pro-life and African-American of the invitation and Obama’s ecclesial communities. Brown concluded their paper by This year’s conference theme, communities is difficult. speech: Francis Beckwith, professor In their joint presentation in the asking: “What lesson did they “The Summons of Freedom: Virtue, “The great divide” that exists of philosophy and Church-State same session with Beckwith, (graduates) learn on their last day Sacrifice, and the Common Good,” between the two communities is Studies at Baylor University, Gwen Brown and Franck, who are hus- under the tutelage of Our Lady’s was inspired by a talk Pope not based on fundamental dis- Brown, professor of communication band and wife, made similar obser- university, courtesy of the president Benedict XVI gave at the White agreement about the morality of at Radford University and Matthew vations. Brown said the Obama of the United States? They learned House last year on his visit to the abortion, Father Raphael said, but Franck, professor and chairman of speech met generic requirements how to make a bad argument look United States. Over 100 papers on a rather “exists at a deep and com- the Department of Political Science of a commencement speech, and it reasonable and even acceptable if it wide spectrum of topics were pre- plex level,” mainly because of an at Radford. succeeded politically, but failed is cloaked in the robes of rhetoric. sented and discussed by more than inability to communicate with each Beckwith said that Notre Dame ethically. The president “smug- ... This was, by ethical standards, an 400 participants at the three-day other and misunderstandings about could have honored the president gled” in an argument about the abysmal last lesson.” conference Nov. 12-14. each other. and still have protected its Catholic relationship of faith to reason, Among the other prominent Getting the conference off to a “A bridge must be built because identity by inviting him to speak at Brown said, and he depicted the scholars giving papers at the con- lively start was the keynote address African-Americans need the pro- commencement, but not awarding pro-life side as unreasonable. ference were Michael Novak of by Josephite Father John Raphael, a life community, and the pro-life the honorary degree. If asked why “For Obama, reason and faith the American Enterprise Institute, 1989 Notre Dame graduate who is community needs African- the degree wasn’t being offered, are not mutually supportive, but Alice von Hildebrand of the principal of St. Augustine High Americans. Our future is being Notre Dame would have had the rivals and antagonists,” Brown said. Dietrich von Hildebrand Legacy School in New Orleans and an destroyed by the genocidal magni- opportunity to explain that it In his analysis of the Obama Project, Thomas Hibbs of Baylor active pro-life leader in the African- tude of abortion, and pro-lifers are would be inappropriate for a speech, Franck said that Obama University and Russell Hittinger of American community. saving the African-American com- Catholic institution that respects deftly used references to “common the University of Tulsa.

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Once termed minor orders, the JIM METZLER positions of lector and acolyte are conferred to first and second year Msgr. J. William Lester celebrated his 90th birthday on theologians, respectively. As the Pictured with Bishop Glen John Provost of Lake Charles, La., are, from Nov. 25 and was honored at a special surprise birthday din- candidates were about to be installed, Father James Wehner, left, Father James Wehner, rector and president of Pontifical College ner at the Pine Valley Country Club last week. Those in rector and president, testified to Josephinum, Jacob Meyer, Benjamin Muhlenkamp and Msgr. Christopher attendance were Bishop John M. D’Arcy, Msgr. Robert their worthiness: “On behalf of the Schreck, vice-president, development and alumni relations. formation team and the faculty, I Schulte, Msgr. John Kuzmich, Father William Peil, Father can testify that these men have uting holy Communion as an source and celebration of their Fernando Jimenez, Jim Metzler and Jim Fitzpatrick. been theologically, liturgically and extraordinary minister. They may prayer and their life in Jesus spiritually prepared to be installed also expose the Blessed Sacrament Christ. So it is now, and so it into the ministries of lector and for adoration. The candidates knelt should be for the remainder of acolyte.” before Bishop Provost as he held a their lives.” of First-year theology students paten of bread out to them and The Josephinum serves an aver- YEAR our PRIESTS installed as lectors are commis- said, “Take this vessel with bread age of 30 national and internation- sioned to proclaim the word of for the celebration of the al dioceses each year. Fourteen God in the liturgical assembly and Eucharist. Make your life worthy dioceses had seminarians receive Adam had been a server, and was CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 to catechize the faithful. During of your service at the table of the ministries during the liturgy: another priest whose influence the liturgy, the candidates knelt Lord and of his church.” Atlanta, Brownsville, Columbus, and example led Adam to the before Bishop Provost, who held In his homily, Bishop Provost Covington, Fort Wayne-South to be his server at all Masses seminary. out a Bible to them and said, spoke to the importance of the day. Bend, Gaylord, Lake Charles, except Sunday. Following Wabash, Father “Take this book of holy Scripture, “The church is installing young Nashville, Peoria, Phoenix, This meant that for one full Schmitt served as assistant at St. and be faithful in handing on the men who are continuing to Steubenville, Taunggyi year, six days a week at 6:20 Vincent de Paul, St. Jude and the word of God so that it may grow embrace what they perceive to be (Myanmar), Tyler and a.m., Adam felt a gentle shake by cathedral in Fort Wayne and was strong in the hearts of his people.” the call of God to the priesthood,” Youngstown. Seminarians from his mom, with the same wake up pastor at St. Robert Bellarmine, The candidates for acolyte, who he said. “The word of God and the the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South message; “Adam, it’s time to North Manchester, and St. Joseph are second-year theologians, are Eucharist are the central focus of Bend who received ministries serve the monsignor’s Mass.” in Garrett. entrusted with the duties of attend- the discernment. The Scriptures he were Jacob A. Meyer, acolyte, and Moments later, Adam was out Father Schmitt now resides at ing to the altar, assisting the dea- will read and proclaim and the Benjamin J. Muhlenkamp, the back door and on his bike for St. Joseph Parish, Fort Wayne, in con and priest at Mass, and distrib- Eucharist he will minister are the acolyte. a two mile ride to St. Peter’s in active retirement. In addition to Fort Wayne. It was, in a way, a visits to the sick, he has been for demanding schedule but carried 24 years, chaplain for the parish with it the prestigious title of St. Vincent de Paul Society, is the being the pastor’s server, hand- diocesan chaplain for the Fatima Fort Wayne’s picked by the man himself. Apostolate, conducts a holy hour Most Complete In those days (WWII), St. at St. Joseph every Wednesday Peter’s had three assistant pas- and is chaplain for the Widows Wedding Service. tors. One, Father Thomas Durkin, of Prayer. This group offers taught the eighth-grade catechism prayers for their deceased hus- You can choose one or all Banquet Rooms class. One day, he talked about bands, the church, the pope, of our services. We’ll make the best of the priesthood and concluded the priests, the bishop and vocations Hotel Rooms class by saying, “All boys who with morning and evening your special event. Hall’s has been in the Rehearsal Dinners want to go to the seminary, go prayers, a monthly Mass plus business of making people happy for see the pastor after school today.” social meetings. Catering Service Adam went ... and after attending In following the footsteps of over 60 years. You can trust us to Sacred Heart Seminary in Fort others to the priesthood, Father do it just right. Wedding Cakes Wayne, and then Our Lady of the Adam Schmitt leaves his own Lake seminary at Wawasee and legacy; his nephew, Father Tony finally St. Meinrad, he was Steinacker, who attended St. John For more information contact Hall’s Guesthouse at: ordained as a priest May 25, the Baptist School, Fort Wayne, (260) 489-2524 • www.DonHalls.com 1957 by Bishop Leo A. Pursley. and Bishop Luers High School His first assignment as a priest and was ordained in 2006, is now was as assistant pastor at St. assistant pastor at St. Charles Bernard Parish in Wabash, where Borromeo Parish in Fort Wayne. he caught up with Father Bob Zahn, pastor, who had been an assistant at St. Peter’s when All Saints “Professional Insurance Services” Religious Goods Advent Wreaths & Candles • Fontanini Nativities kintz •Life •Auto insurance •Health •Home • Religious Christmas Cards •Annuities •Business WATCH FOR agency •Disabilities •Liability •Medicare Supplements 3506 South Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne our new second store •Nursing Home Care (across from South Side High School) † coming soon to the (260) 456-9173 111 North Third Street • Decatur north side of Fort Wayne! (260)728-9290 • (260) 724-8042 • 1-800-589-5468 6 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC NOVEMBER 29, 2009 in the world and to assume roles of USCCB calls Senate health responsibility in society.” reform bill ‘an enormous disappointment’ District’s same-sex WASHINGTON (CNS) — The EWS RIEFS marriage bill could limit health reform legislation now N B work of church agencies before the Senate is “an enormous disappointment, creating new and WASHINGTON (CNS) — Recent completely unacceptable federal DOCUMENT PLEDGES COMMITMENT TO LIFE, MARRIAGE news reports have mistakenly policy that endangers human life claimed that the Archdiocese of and rights of conscience,” the chair- Washington and its social service men of three committees of the arm, Catholic Charities, are threat- U.S. Conference of Catholic ening to stop providing social Bishops said Nov. 20. A letter from services if the District of the three chairmen outlining the Columbia City Council’s pro- USCCB’s problems with the Senate posed same-sex marriage bill bill’s provisions on abortion and passes, said Auxiliary Bishop conscience protections, coverage of Barry C. Knestout of Washington. immigrants and affordability for “Catholic Charities is vowing to low-income Americans went out continue its services even if a about 24 hours before the Senate same-sex marriage bill passes,” he voted, 60-39, to begin debate on the wrote in a recent open letter to legislation. The debate was expect- local Catholics posted on the Web ed to begin Nov. 30 after senators site of the Catholic Standard, returned from a weeklong Washington’s archdiocesan news- Thanksgiving break. The Senate’s paper. Bishop Knestout said the Patient Protection and Affordable level of services will not be the Care Act, drawn up by Senate same though, because “without a Majority Leader Harry Reid of meaningful religious exemption in Nevada from legislation approved the bill, Catholic Charities and earlier in two Senate committees, other similar religious providers “does not meet ... moral criteria” will become ineligible for con- outlined by the bishops, especially tracts, grants and licenses to con- on the use of federal funds to pay tinue those services.” for abortions, the letter said. “We Archdiocesan officials and other believe legislation that violates this religious leaders in the district moral principle is not true health have said if the council is going to care reform and must be amended CNS PHOTO/DANIEL SONE pass the measure despite their to reflect it,” said Cardinal Daniel objections, then it must have a N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston Father Robert Sirico, founder of the Acton Institute, speaks about the “Manhattan strong protections for religious and Bishops William F. Murphy of Declaration: A Call of Christian Conscience” document at the National Press Club in conscience. Catholic Charities Rockville Centre, N.Y., and John C. currently serves 68,000 people in Wester of Salt Lake City. “If that Washington Nov. 20. The 4,700-word statement was issued by more than 140 Christian the city, including one-third of fails, the current legislation should leaders who pledged renewed zeal in defending the unborn, defining marriage as a union Washington’s homeless. be opposed.” They head the USCCB committees on Pro-Life between a man and a woman and protecting religious freedom. Activities, on Domestic Justice and Polls assess impact Human Development, and on ing, and your consistent actions, Communion,” a reference to Pope health care.” Deafness “is often of abortion on health Migration, respectively. therefore, I believe it is inappro- Benedict’s apostolic constitution the consequence of easily prevent- priate for you to be receiving holy establishing “personal ordinari- able diseases,” he added. The reform debate Communion and I now ask ates” — structures similar to dio- pope also lamented the ongoing Bishop says he asked respectfully that you refrain from ceses — for Anglicans who want prejudice and discrimination WASHINGTON (CNS) — As the doing so.” Kennedy supports to enter full communion with the against the deaf, calling it Senate prepared to begin dis- congressman privately keeping abortion legal. Roman Catholic Church while “deplorable and unjustifiable.” cussing its version of health not to receive maintaining some of their reform legislation, two national Anglican heritage. polls were assessing the impact of Communion Pope Anglican leader Catholic students need abortion on the debate. A pledge to continue theology, other subjects, CNN/Opinion Research Corp. PROVIDENCE, R.I. (CNS) — Pope urges support survey released Nov. 18 found that The bishop of Providence said he dialogue for unity for deaf, including access for evangelization 61 percent of Americans oppose was “disappointed and really sur- “using public funds for abortion prised” Rep. Patrick Kennedy, D- VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While to health care VATICAN CITY (CNS) — when the woman cannot afford it,” R.I., made public a letter he wrote some pundits have sounded the Students at Catholic universities while only 37 percent support it. to the congressman almost three death knell for ecumenical rela- VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope should pursue a deep knowledge of In response to another question, years ago about his practice of the tions between the Roman Catholic Benedict XVI lamented the seri- theology but be open to other areas 51 percent said “women covered Catholic faith and reception of Church and the Anglican ous lack of public programs and of study so that they are better pre- by private health insurance plans Communion. “This comes almost Communion, Pope Benedict XVI measures to address the needs of pared to further the mission of the that are paid for by private indi- two weeks after the congressman and Archbishop Rowan Williams deaf people and a lack of even church in the world, Pope Benedict viduals or employers” with no indicated to local media that he of Canterbury, the Anglican spiri- basic health care, which often can XVI said. Speaking Nov. 19 to stu- federal funds involved should would no longer comment pub- tual leader, pledged to move for- prevent hearing impairment. He dents and professors from the pon- “pay the complete costs of that licly on his faith or his relation- ward. The pope and archbishop spoke Nov. 20 to some 400 people tifical universities Rome and repre- abortion out of their own pock- ship with the Catholic Church. met privately at the Vatican for attending a Vatican conference sentatives from Catholic universi- ets,” while 45 percent said the pri- The congressman’s public com- about 20 minutes Nov. 21. A addressing the role of the deaf in ties around the world, the pope said vate health insurance plan “should ments require me to reply,” Vatican statement said the two the church. A handful of inter- that such institutions of higher cover some or all of the costs of an Bishop Thomas J. Tobin said in a leaders reiterated “the shared will preters signed the pope’s words to learning “play an irreplaceable role abortion.” A separate survey Nov. 22 statement. His remarks to continue and to consolidate the deaf participants during the audi- in the church and in society.” The released Nov. 19 by the Pew came after Kennedy told The ecumenical relationship between ence in the Clementine Hall of the pontiff said Catholic education was Research Center for the People & Providence Journal daily newspa- Catholics and Anglicans.” And, it papal palace. The Nov. 19-21con- an important form of evangeliza- the Press and the Pew Forum on per that Bishop Tobin “instructed said, they discussed the work their ference was organized by the tion. Such universities are essential Religion & Public Life found 3 me not to take Communion and representatives were to begin Nov. Pontifical Council for Health Care in helping to bridge the gaps among percent of those surveyed cited said that he has instructed the 23 preparing for a third round of Ministry and was dedicated to faith, culture and science, he said. abortion as a reason for their diocesan priests not to give me study by the Anglican-Roman “The Deaf Person in the Life of He reminded the audience that the opposition to health reform pro- Communion.” The newspaper Catholic International the Church.” The pope said it is Declaration on Catholic Education posals currently before Congress. said Kennedy declined to give Commission, the body for official impossible to forget “the grave sit- (“Gravissimum Educationis”), a The top responses, at 27 percent details on when or how the bishop theological dialogue. The state- uation in which (the deaf) still live document from the Second Vatican each, were that it would be too issued such an instruction. Bishop ment said the two leaders dis- today in developing countries, Council, promoted the creation of expensive and it would increase Tobin said that in a February 2007 cussed “recent events affecting both for the lack of adequate poli- high-level universities “to form government involvement in health letter to Kennedy he stated: “In relations between the Catholic cies and legislation and for the dif- people well versed in knowledge, care. light of the church’s clear teach- Church and Anglican ficulty in gaining access to basic ready to give witness of their faith NOVEMBER 29, 2009 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7

fair on Nov. 12. The goal of the Forever Learning Institute math fair is to help students recog- holds fall festival nize the relevance of math in their day-to-day lives. Each seventh SOUTH BEND — The Forever grader is required to submit Learning Institute will hold its fall his/her own project. The younger festival to celebrate the end of the ROUND THE IOCESE grades may work with partners if 35th year of continuing education- A D approved by the individual al experiences for seniors on Dec. teacher. The students submit their 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at topic at least a month in advance. its location at Little Flower Parish SAINT JOSEPH’S STUDENTS WORK FOR AREA RESIDENCES The odd-numbered grades partici- Center, 54191 Ironwood Rd. pate in the math fair, while the There will be exhibits by class- even-numbered grades participate es including art, knitting, crochet, in the science fair each year. quilting and performances by the Hawaiian and line dance classes, with an introduction to the ballet Phi Theta Kappa inducts class demonstrating for the first nine Ancilla students time. A preview of the Clay High School Swing Choir performing DONALDSON — Phi Theta songs included in their holiday Kappa, the international honor show will be featured. society of two-year colleges, has Refreshments will be served. For inducted nine new members from more information contact Joan Ancilla College for the spring Loranger, executive director at semester. (574) 282-1901 or e-mail jmlor- Those inducted to Ancilla’s [email protected]. Beta Beta Beta chapter on Nov. 17 included — Brittany Adkins, Lauren Shepherd, Diana DeMoss, Recipient of the Jack Dana Schapira-Brennen, Angela McComb Scholarship Ballinger, Cecilia Drummond, Angela Krause, Aurora Lindvall named and Ashley Sult. FORT WAYNE “We are honored to recognize — Megan nine new members in the Beta Shank, senior at Beta Beta Chapter of Phi Theta Bishop Luers Kappa International Honor High School, Society this fall,” said Cynthia was selected as Cawthon, who serves as the chap- a recipient of ter’s co-advisor alongside fellow the Jack DIANE FREEBY faculty member Jane Yochum. “College students have extremely McComb MEGAN SHANK Scholarship as Hundreds of students from Saint Joseph’s HighSchool fanned out across South Bend demanding schedules and these an outstanding with rakes and gloves in hand, ready to help those in need. Before they headed out, students are commended for their student in the area of government exemplary academic achieve- and civics. Shank was selected school chaplain Father Camillo Tirabassi gave a blessing and reminded the workers that ments and commitments to serv- from many exceptional students they were doing more than manual labor. “It’s an opportunity to serve not only the peo- ice.” from the area to receive this award Phi Theta Kappa is the largest of $2,000. ple who need extra help,” said Father Cam, “but to serve God as well!” South Bend resi- honor society in American higher The award was presented by dent Rosie McInnis is pictured here with juniors David Borntrager, T.J. Dockery, Pete education with more than 2 mil- Steven Shine, chair of the lion members and 1,200 chapters Republican party of Allen County. Freeby, Brandon Kuyers, Will O’Callaghan, Danny Kwiatkowski and freshman Chris located in all 50 of the United States, U.S. territories, British Freeby. McInnis said her own son passed away 13 years ago, and the Saint Joe boys Virgin Islands, Canada, Germany, The Franciscan Center to reminded her of how he used to come over to rake the leaves for her. Marshall Islands, Micronesia and welcome Father Groeschel Palau. To be eligible for membership FORT WAYNE M. D’Arcy will concelebrate a immunizations. They are depend- get paid for your services in the a student must complete a mini- — The Mass at 4 p.m. A freewill donation ing on nursing volunteers from world of nursing, but the health of mum of 12 hours of associate Franciscan is requested and Father around the area and our students your community is more impor- degree course work and generally Center in Fort Groeschel’s books and videos will to help serve the community.” tant.” earn a grade point average of 3.5 Wayne is cele- be for sale. Faculty members Fitzgerald, All vaccinations will be pro- or higher. Students must maintain brating its 20th Judy Bachelder, Patricia Bawcum, vided at no cost. a high academic standing through- anniversary this Ancilla nursing faculty, Janeen Berndt and Kelly Clark — “We’ll continue to do these out their enrollment in the two- year. with the help of volunteer Ancilla until courses are over for the year college, generally a 3.25 The anniver- FATHER BENEDICT students, make difference College students — have already semester or they run out of vac- GPA. sary celebration GROESCHEL in battle against H1N1 lent a hand at four separate H1N1 cine,” said Fitzgerald. Current officers for the Ancilla continues on clinics and already have plans to College chapter are Tim Huesca, Saturday, Dec. 12, at the DONALDSON — Ancilla assist two more before the month Spell Bowl team takes president; Amber Edmundson, University of Saint Francis’ North College nursing faculty and stu- is up. vice president; and Amber Beaver, Campus auditorium with speaker dents have helped vaccinate It is approximated that 1,100 third place in state secretary. Father Benedict Joseph approximately 1,600 Marshall and combined residents were served at FORT WAYNE — The Bishop Groeschel, host of the popular Starke County residents against the H1N1 clinics held at Dwenger High School Spell Bowl Correction Eternal Word Television the H1N1 virus this November, Plymouth’s Washington team captured third place in the Network’s “Sunday Night Live according to figures released by Elementary on Nov. 5 and Bremen state competition on Nov. 14 at In last week’s Today’s Catholic, With Father Benedict Groeschel.” the college’s nursing department. High School on Nov.11, while 250 Purdue University in West Julia Lee, who was selected for Father Groeschel, who lived at As the H1N1 pandemic has were treated at the Starke County Lafayette. Spell Bowl team mem- the Bishop Dwenger High School St. Felix Monastery in Huntington become of increasing concern courthouse on Nov. 7 and another bers include Jessica Viduya, Leah All Diocesan Cross Country, was for some time, is one of seven nationwide, the department has 250 at Culver Middle School on Carlston, Becca Byers, Emma incorrectly listed as a member of Capuchin colleagues who founded taken an increased role in the Nov. 19. Collis, Anne Carroll, Molly St. Vincent Parish. Lee is a mem- the Franciscan Friars of the efforts to curb the effect on local Most of those treated, accord- Morgan, Alex Berg, Abby ber of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Renewal with the mission of residents — especially children, ing to Fitzgerald, were children. Carlston, Anthony Cox, Luke Parish. preaching reform and serving the who have the highest fatality rate “This is an opportunity for our Berg and Ryan Herberger. poor. Father Groeschel is a retreat amongst all those infected. students to improve their profi- master, author, psychologist and “It’s an opportunity for us to ciency in giving injections, espe- activist. help the community, period,” said cially with children,” said St. Vincent de Paul School A reception begins at the North Ann Fitzgerald, director of nurs- Fitzgerald. “(The students) are holds math fair Auditorium, located at 2702 ing at Ancilla College. “There’s providing a community service. Spring St. at 2 p.m.; his talk typically only one person in each They realize you may not always FORT WAYNE — St. Vincent de begins at 3 p.m.; and Bishop John health department who gives Paul School held its annual math 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC NOVEMBER 29, 2009 Call it the house that Saint Francis built

BY LAUREN CAGGIANO

FORT WAYNE — In the spirit of the Franciscan tradition, students, staff and faculty from the University of Saint Francis collab- orated to build a Habitat for Humanity home for a local family. Work on the house, at 3913 Gretna Ave., included layout and framing, roofing, siding, painting and other Join Us For Our Open House details. The home was finished on Nov. Sunday, December 6 4, ahead of schedule, and that’s no doubt a testimony to the crew’s work ethic. According to Director Noon - 2 p.m. of Campus Ministry Jan Patterson, the organizers had originally Come Experience a planned to work on site four days from Nov. 3-6, but there was “so PROVIDED BY JAN PATTERSON “School of Choice” based on much energy,” the project was fin- ished early. Per the Habitat for University of Saint Francis Campus Ministry participants help put the Faith, Academics, Service Humanity “sweat equity” model, roof on a Habitat for Humanity House in Fort Wayne. Work on the the future homeowner worked house, located at 3913 Gretna Ave., included layout and framing, roof- and Community. alongside the crew, which in turn ing, siding, painting and other details. The home was finished on Nov. sped up the process. The home is 4, ahead of schedule. now one of several Habitat built houses on the street. We offer strong academics, Patterson said the project was place in their heart for Habitat. and as we do.” chosen because of its ability to Faculty member Mary Kay Solon Staff member Angie Springer extracurricular activities, athletics, involve a large group of volun- has been involved in a prior echoed Solon’s comments. “My teers. Service is embedded in the Habitat build in Huntington and favorite part was the actual build before and after school care, tuition campus culture, so it was no sur- found it particularly rewarding. and the camaraderie shared with prise when people stepped up to Meeting the family tugged at her colleagues, community members assistance, a welcoming environment the challenge. In fact, as she noted heartstrings because she saw how and the Habitat for Humanity for all faiths and more. the campus has logged about grateful they were. builders,” she said. “It is important 10,000 service hours in the past “The other reason to get that students be involved in service Early registration for Pre-K - Grade 8 year. involved,” she said, “relates to the to give them perspective about the “It was amazing how there was ability to connect our students, community needs. And it provides and introducing Pre-K, age 3 for 2010. no hesitation,” Patterson said about staff and faculty when we have them opportunities to assist in the willingness to help. “It really events like this. It helps all of us meeting those needs.” was an all-campus effort ... it was appreciate that people do have Students also donated a wash- St. Anthony De Padua School a nice blend of people working time and are willing to serve. I er/dryer unit and gifts cards to the together who wouldn’t otherwise teach a service learning class on new homeowners. Volunteers are 2310 E. Jefferson Blvd., come together.” campus and it is important that invited to a dedication ceremony Corner of Jefferson & Ironwood Several volunteers had a special students are asked to do as we say Dec. 19. South Bend - 574-233-7169 www,stanthonysb.org FOOD DRIVE GIVING THANKS AND WELCOME SUPPORTS NEEDY The ArchAngel Institute is pleased to invite you to its first (and quite unique) banquet. Tuesday, December 8, 2009 Appetizers, refreshments, a PowerPoint presentation and social net- working begin at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:45. At The Classic Cafe (4830 Hillegas Road, Fort Wayne) Executive Director Bryan Brown will present, in multimedia format, “Climbing the Mountain to get in the Bar” To maintain the Institute’s forward momentum advancing the Culture of Life on the ruins of the culture of death. This unique evening will conclude with a historic Catholic Art Display that will leave all in attendance with quite a story to tell for many years to come. Limited tickets available • www.ArchAngelinstitute.org •800 399-4620 •260 423-1771 Please reserve ___plates at $25 each. Please send me___fliers so that I can PROVIDED BY ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SCHOOL help promote your event. Name______Address______The St. Vincent de Paul Phone______Email______School, Fort Wayne, annual PROVIDED BY ST. ADALBERT PARISH Mail to: ArchAngel Institute, 827 Webster St., Fort Wayne 46802 Students, catechists, parishioners and priests of St. We will then send tickets to you. food drive to benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry Adalbert Parish in South Bend gather at the parish Nov. in Fort Wayne collected 8,740 14 to thank Bishop John M. D’Arcy for his nearly 25 Visit food items, which topped the years of ministry and to welcome Bishop Kevin C. school’s goal by more than Rhoades, recently appointed the ninth bishop of the TodaysCatholicNews.org 2,000 items. Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. NOVEMBER 29, 2009 ADVENT 9 ‘O COME, O COME, EMMANUEL’ St. Bavo to celebrate A Festival of Lessons and Carols

BY CLAIRE KENNEY

MISHAWAKA — St. Bavo Catholic Church will bring A Festival of Lessons and Carols once again the local area. This form of worship is a reflective way to ring in the spir- it of the Christmas season. Joe Higginbotham, director of liturgy and music at St. Bavo Church, leads the musicians involved with the serv- ice. These musicians come from the surrounding area and include the Mishawaka Marian High School Liturgical Choir and the Antioch High School Youth Ministry. “I am anticipating choir and instrumentalists totaling around 35 people,” Higginbotham said. St. Bavo’s presentation of A Festival of Lessons and Carols derives from the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. Originally, an Anglican tradition, the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols was later adapted by various other religions, including the Catholic Church. Eric Milner-White, whose interest in a more creative worship for the Church of England sparked this tradition, created the service’s dynamic. He borrowed much of the layout from an order created in 1880 by E.W. Benson, who later became the Archbishop of Canterbury. Arthur Henry Mann arranged the music involved in this celebration of Christ’s birth, the true meaning of Christmas. The collaboration of these individuals led to its first performance on Christmas Eve 1918. The following year the service was reconfigured. During this process, “Once in Royal David’s City” CLAIRE KENNEY became a staple hymn to begin the celebration. The other Joe Higginbotham, director of liturgy and music at St. Bavo Church, Mishawaka, rehearses with the musicians and singers hymns incorporated vary and are chosen by those produc- ing the event. involved with A Festival of Lessons and Carols, which will be held on Sunday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m., in the church. The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols was broad- casted for the first time in 1928. It remains a Christmas tradition celebrated around the world. to preside over the celebration. Higginbotham, whose preparation for this event began The layout of the service includes nine readings The readings chosen by Father Lengerich bring a cer- in September, says A Festival of Lessons and Carols has a focused on salvation history and interspersed with song. tain dynamic to this form of worship. certain resonation with the public and those involved with Some specific examples of readings include the fall of “They are great readings and they seem to work quite production. Adam and Eve, Abraham’s sacrifice of Isaac and the birth well,” Higginbotham said. “I asked Father Bob if he want- “How enthusiastic and excited the kids that participate of Christ. ed to change any of the readings this year, and he decided are about the event,” he said. “Also, people that attend However, the interpretation of such readings depends to stay with these.” seem to have been greatly moved by the event; the combi- on the religious tradition. St. Bavo uses the Roman This year marks St. Bavo’s fifth annual celebration of nation of Scripture, inspired reflections and moving carols Catholic canon of Scripture in correlation with their faith A Festival of Lessons and Carols. The parish experienced and hymns sung by very talented people is powerful.” base. a remarkable turnout in 2008. St. Bavo is located at 511 W. Seventh St. in This year, St. Bavo Parish welcomes the associate pas- “Last year the church was full for the event,” Mishawaka, and the event will be held on Sunday, Dec. tor of St. Pius X Parish in Granger, Father Bob Lengerich, Higginbotham said. 13, at 7 p.m. in the church. 10 ADVENT NOVEMBER 29, 2009 Put shoes out in Put anticipation of being St. filled with candy for Nicholas Day. Google his story. and some corn Pop a “It’s watch gather to wonderful Life” or another favorite Christmas movie together. This Advent season can be a time of family season can This Advent togetherness or singular meditation as the and its people prepare to celebrate church birth.Today’s offers Catholic our Savior’s as a daily reminder calendar this Advent the time to focus on season to take and deepen faith in the anticipation of the of coming the Lord. 45 11 12 Take homemade cards Take Take food to a local to food Take pantryfood or church. (See Dec. a shut- 10) to in or friend a nursing home. 3 10 Put up indoor Put Christmas decorations while playing Christmas music. homemade Create for Christmas cards shut-ins. BY KAY COZAD 2 9 Make dough ornaments (see recipe gifts or to for below) own your decorate tree. Bake Christmas cookies. them Share with friends or family. Put up the family Put Nativity scene, Jesus but hide baby until Christmas. Go Christmas shopping. Buy an extra a gift for needy child. Create an Advent an Advent Create calendar. Using board, poster colored “doors” measur- cut 25 inches ing about three each. Glue outer second edges to board.Writeposter the numbers 1-25 on the outside of each door. one of the Write activities on following the inside of each door. each door Open and enjoy in sequence activity. the day’s on and meditate Pray the luminous of the mysteries rosary. 30 1 78 Create a family Create Light second Advent 29 6 November December November Giving meaning to a special season First Sunday of Sunday First Advent: wreath.Advent Light the first candle as you and discuss Luke read 1:5-25, the infancy narrative. of Sunday Second Advent: Advent candle of your wreath as you read and NOVEMBER 29, 2009 ADVENT 11 Sing Christmas hymns with friends. and carols Say a prayer to to a prayer Say St. on Stephen day. his feast Place 18 19 25 26 Wrap Christmas Wrap presents. a prayer Say your of thanksgiving for blessings. Christmas Day: baby Jesus in the baby to “Joy manger and sing the World.” Enjoy Mass, gift giving, family meals and other Christmas celebrations. Read Classic salt dough ornament recipe recipe Classic salt dough ornament 2 cups flour 1 cup salt 1 cup water Directions: Mix salt and flour. in half the water, Add then gradually water.add the remaining Knead until the dough is smooth, 10 minutes. Roll out the dough and cut with cookie cutters. make hang the to the hole to straw Use ornament. 325 degrees oven Preheat Bake 1 and 1/2 hours. completely. Cool with Decorate beads, buttons, paints. 17 24 Make homemade eggnog (see recipe). Christmas Eve: 2:1- and discuss Luke 14, the birth of Jesus, family gather- enjoy ings. 16 23 Drive around your area your around Drive and look at Christmas lights. Gather together and Gather together light a candle as you deceased your for pray ones. loved Read a Christmas story a child. book to 22 Call a friend you Call contacted haven’t and wish recently them a Merry Christmas.

Homemade eggnog recipe 4 eggs 1/2 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 4 cups milk 2 teaspoons rum extract 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 cup whipping cream — beaten until stiff Directions: Beat eggs, sugar, and salt in top of double boiler or heavy pan. Add milk; mix and cook, stirring frequently, until mixture barely coats a metal spoon. Chill. Stir in extract and nutmeg. Fold in stiffly beaten whipping cream. Pour immediately into glasses and serve. Sprinkle lightly with nutmeg, if desired. This recipe from CDKitchen for Non-Alcoholic Eggnog serves/makes 6 String popcorn for String popcorn Christmas tree. your Bake Christmas bread or make candy to share. 14 15 21 Light third Light fourth 13 20 wreath as you read and read as you wreath 1:26-39, discuss Luke of the announcement the birth of Jesus. Enjoy St. Nicholas candy from shoes. Third Sunday of Sunday Third Advent: candle of Advent and read as you wreath 1:39-56, discuss Luke Mary visits Elizabeth. Fourth Sunday of Sunday Fourth Advent: candle of Advent wreath.Watch “The Nativity” movie together. 12 ADVENT NOVEMBER 29, 2009 fast at 8:40 a.m. Prayer sessions pieces. Exploring Advent with begin at 9 a.m. Admission is only $5 and all University of Saint Francis program ‘Keeping Our Participants should bring a are welcome. For more informa- Bible and a journal. Lunch is not tion, visit Lamps Burning Brightly’ provided. www.BachCollegium.org or call hosts Christmas events Dec. 5 at Victory Noll Contact Jay Landry for further (260) 485-2142. information at (574) 273-9722 or HUNTINGTON — Advent is a [email protected] by Dec. FORT WAYNE — University of Advent retreats prepare time for preparation and anticipa- 2. Child care is available by con- Saint Francis will host the fol- Ceramics/prints tion. This special season will be tacting Landry. Donations are wel- the heart for Christmas lowing events that are open to the invitational exhibition explored in the program “Keeping come for the breakfast. public: HARTFORD CITY — The four The national invitational exhi- Our Lamps Burning Brightly” on Saturday, Dec. 5, at Victory Noll weeks of Advent help us recall the bition will showcase 30 artists Catholic-Lutheran Advent long preparation of the Savior’s Living Nativity who work either in contemporary Center. The Advent program will run Vespers offered first coming and it aids us in The Living Nativity will be ceramics or printmaking renewing our desire for the second Saturday, Dec. 5, through from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and will be staged in the amphitheater next to led by Sue Wilhelm and Sarah FORT WAYNE — The Lutheran- coming. The Advent Scriptures are the Pope John Paul II Center on Sunday, Jan. 17. The exhibit is Catholic Dialogue Committee is alive with rich imagery and people located in the Weatherhead Lane. Wilhelm is Victory Noll the shore of Mirror Lake on Center director with years of expe- sponsoring the eighth Annual who long for a Savior in their Sunday, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m. Parking Gallery in the Rolland Center off Catholic-Lutheran Advent Vesper lives. Leesburg Road. There is no rience in spiritual direction and is available off Leesburg Road. retreat facilitation. Lane has Service of Light on Sunday, Nov. John XXIII Retreat Center will There is no charge for admission. charge for admission. Gallery 29. The 4 p.m. service will include hold several Advent Retreats to hours are Monday through Friday advanced certification in spiritual A petting zoo with the animals formation and functions as a group clergy of both communities in pro- help people participate in this sea- for the Living Nativity will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturdays 10 cession and will be held at St. son of expectation. On Dec. 4-6 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays 1-5 p.m. facilitator and spiritual director at available for children from 5-6 Victory Noll as well as at her Peter Catholic Church, 518 E. there will be an Advent Retreat p.m. free of charge at the Living The gallery will be closed Dec. DeWald St. in Fort Wayne. entitled: “Waiting with Zechariah, 24 through Jan. 3 for the parish, St. Vincent de Paul in Fort Nativity site. Wayne. Featured in the service will be a Elizabeth, Mary and Joseph.” This Christmas holiday. For additional combined adult choir from area retreat begins on Friday at 6:30 information visit www.sf.edu/art/. The program will use the Lighting of the Lake Gospel of Matthew to explore the Roman Catholic and Evangelical p.m. and will enable people to Lutheran Church in America con- walk with four Scripture characters Vigil lights will encircle the contemplative themes of waiting Fair trade alternative and listening, darkness and light, gregations. Refreshments and fel- of Advent. area of Mirror Lake closest to lowship will follow in the hall. The weekend retreat will Spring Street for a shining sym- shopping bazaar openness and surrendering. Making an oil lamp will be part of include presentations by Sister bol of Christmas Sunday, Dec. 6, Students in Free Enterprise Public invited to join a Joetta Huelsmann, PHJC, small at 6 p.m. One or more luminaries the day’s experience. (SIFE) present high-quality fairly Participants are asked to bring a group faith sharing, time for soli- may be dedicated to a loved one, traded handicrafts from disadvan- ‘Messiah’ sing along tude, group prayer, journaling, a in memory of someone special, in Bible and a journal. taged producers all over the The cost for the program is $25 FORT WAYNE — Handel’s video and more. The fee for the recognition of a special occasion, world at the Fair Trade retreat is $135, which includes or just to wish a student good and includes lunch and materials. Messiah is perhaps the best known Alternative Shopping Bazaar on Registration is required by Nov. and most memorable of all overnight, materials and all meals. luck with final exams at $10 per Sunday, Dec. 6, from 3-5:30 p.m. Commuters fee is $95. luminary. Call (260) 399-7700, 30. Christmas music. Played fast or in the lobby area of the North Victory Noll Center is located slow, sung well or poorly, it On Saturday, Dec. 12, from ext. 6400 to order luminaries by Campus, 2702 Spring St. 8:30-11:30 a.m. there will be a Dec. 1. No charge for admission. at 1900 W. Park Dr. in Huntington. endures forever and is an integral No one is ever turned away part of the holiday season. morning retreat for children ages Choral music concert from a program because of the This year the Bach Collegium, 4-12, called “Breakfast with Star of Bethlehem at the inability to pay. Payment plans and the Fort Wayne area’s baroque Jesus.” This short retreat will give Schouweiler Planetarium University of Saint Francis other arrangements may be made music ensemble, will host its mom and dad a break as the chil- musical groups will highlight tra- by contacting Victory Noll Center. fourth annual Sing Along of the dren enjoy a light breakfast, listen Saturday, Dec. 5, at 3 p.m. and ditional carols and classical To register for this program or “Messiah.” Thomas to stories from the Scriptures, par- 7:30 p.m. arrangements by a variety of for more information on this event Remenschneider will direct. ticipate in a craft project, sing vari- Sunday, Dec. 6, at 1:30 p.m. composers and arrangers Sunday, or other programs at Victory Noll Those who attend should bring ous songs and more. The fee per and 3 p.m. Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. The concert is at Center, contact Director Sue their own score or borrow a copy child is $3. Friday, Dec. 11, at 7:30 p.m. the North Campus Auditorium, Wilhelm at (260) 356-0628, ext. that will be available. From Dec. 7-11 there will be Saturday, Dec. 12, at 3 p.m. 2702 Spring St. No charge for 128 or by e-mail at The sing along is scheduled for Advent directed retreats to help and 7:30 p.m. admission. [email protected]. 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6, at people slow down from the fast Sunday, Dec. 13, at 5 p.m. Queen of Angels Church, 1500 W. pace of Christmas preparation. Friday, Dec. 18, at 7:30 p.m. Saint Francis and the Little Flower to offer State Blvd. in Fort Wayne. Sister Joetta will be available for Saturday, Dec. 19, at 3 p.m. The event is not a concert per- one-to-one spiritual direction. Or if and 7:30 p.m. Christmas Crèche Advent day of prayer formance of the “Messiah” or a solitude is preferred, participants can make a hermitage retreat this Sunday, Dec. 20, at 5 p.m. Learn about Saint Francis’ complete rendition with orchestra. The Schouweiler Planetarium SOUTH BEND — Little Flower week. For the directed retreat it is devotion to the birth of Jesus at Parish in South Bend will offer an But it is a chance to participate in is located in Achatz Hall of singing this great work where the $72 for a 24 hour day; and for the this beautiful display of Nativity Advent day of prayer and retreat Hermitage retreat it is $60 per day. Science. Parking is available off scenes from around the world audience becomes the choir. It is Leesburg Road. Admission for on Saturday, Dec. 5. The event is To register for any of these Dec. 2-15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., themed “Growing in Two Ways of also an opportunity to learn some adults is $4, senior citizens and background to the “Messiah,” its retreats call (765) 348-4008 or e- weekdays only, and Sunday, Dec. Prayer” and will cover Lectio mail [email protected]. children under 18 are $3, and a 6, from 3-5:30 p.m. This free history, some of the techniques $14 maximum per family. Divina and Ignatian meditation. event will be held in the Lupke The retreat will be held from Handel used, and some of the tech- Gallery at North Campus, 2702 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Little niques it takes to sing this music. Intercessor of the Lamb Spring St. Flower Parish Center. Mass is at 8 For those who wish, there is a conference scheduled a.m. with the men’s prayer break- chance to sing one of the solo NOTRE DAME — A two-day St. Joe Christmas Tree Farm Intercessor of the Lamb confer- ence scheduled Dec. 5-6, will be OPEN DAILY held in the campus of the University of Notre Dame’s Nov. 27 through Dec. 20 ADVENT...A Time To Prepare McKenna Hall — Center for •Choose and cut your WREATHS • CALENDARS • CANDLES Continuing Education. 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NOVEMBER 29, 2009 ADVENT 13 U.S. bishops gather at national shrine in Washington for 50th anniversary jubilee Mass

BY MARK PATTISON

WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception — the largest Catholic church in the United States and one of the largest Catholic churches in the world — is celebrating its 50th anniversary but it is still a work in progress, as are the people who worship there, said a West Virginia bishop who was once the shrine’s rector. “Even as it still looks to the construction of this major dome over us this evening and countless other physical projects to make this an ever more beautiful build- ing, these stones would speak about how this church and every CNS PHOTOS BY BOB ROLLER church in Christendom is a ‘work Archbishop Donald W. Wuerl of Washington blesses a child during a Nov. in progress,’” said Bishop Michael 19 Mass marking the 50th anniversary of the dedication of the Basilica J. Bransfield of Wheeling- of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington. Charleston, W.Va. “As faithful as we try to be and are, we are not perfect,” he added, which is “why we come to this building to worship” and to be inspired by the Gospel. Bishop Bransfield, who was the shrine’s rector for 18 years, was the homilist for an anniversary Mass Nov. 19 for the U.S. bishops, who concluded their annual four- day fall general meeting in Baltimore earlier that day. “We need to hear and ponder the age-old stories of call and response in the Bible, from Abraham and Sarah through Joseph and Mary, Simeon and Bishops and priests process into the Basilica of the National Shrine of Anna and all the rest,” Bishop the Immaculate Conception in Washington at the start of a Nov. 19 Mass Bransfield said. marking the 50th anniversary of the shrine’s dedication. “We know well that we are imperfect and that Gospels like these (the Annunciation story pro- completed in 1959. houses literally thousands here and claimed at the Mass) and the mys- “For some this basilica was a downstairs for the Mass to teries we celebrate are not optional place of inspiration and support as strengthen them for the march the extras, rather they are our life they sorted out our new ways to next day as an important witness blood and life live their for the right of life.” support as we Catholic faith” in Bishop Bransfield added, “They seek to be con- the years follow- would (also) speak of a house of verted more and “If these stones could ing the Second charity and service to the poor to more fully to the Vatican Council, this day on Christmas Day when Lord that we speak they would speak of he said. so many other D.C. agencies are worship and “If these closed but the doors of this basilica whose Gospel stones could are wide open to welcome and we hear through a house of hope amidst speak they feed the poor.” Scripture stories would speak of a As a priest Bishop Bransfield such as these house of hope began serving at the shrine in 1980 because these riots in D.C. that occurred amidst riots in as assistant director and master of stories are D.C. that ceremonies. From 1982 to 1986 he announcements in the late 1960s because occurred in the was director of finance there. to us of what late 1960s Then-Msgr. Bransfield was rector really matters in because of racial of the shrine from 1986 until he A gold metallic embroidered stole of Blessed Pope John XXIII and the life. of racial prejudice and prejudice and was named a bishop in December papal tiara of Pope Paul VI are displayed at the Basilica of the National “If we were protests against 2004. Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington Oct. 30. The shrine perfect,” he protests against the the Vietnam Archbishop Pietro Sambi, the will mark the 50th anniversary of its dedication Nov. 20. added, “we War,” Bishop Vatican nuncio to the United would not need Bransfield States, read an English translation The Mass, with Archbishop The Knights have had a long- the Gospel, this Vietnam War.” added. of Blessed John XXIII’s message Donald W. Wuerl of Washington standing relationship with the Eucharist or this “If these on the occasion of the shrine’s as the principal celebrant, featured shrine. Their contributions include building.” BISHOP MICHAEL J. BRANSFIELD stones could dedication in 1959, noting that the more than 50 bishop concele- a $1 million donation in 1959 for Bishop speak they shrine had been completed “after brants, including Cardinal construction of the shrine’s bell Bransfield used would speak of a so many vicissitudes.” The idea of Theodore E. McCarrick, retired tower and a $1 million gift for the the rhetorical house of wel- a shrine was first publicized in archbishop of Washington, who creation and installation of the device “if these stones could come and of refuge since the early 1846, and not given new life until was at the 1959 dedication and Incarnation Dome above the speak” to highlight many episodes 1970s when Catholics and others 1910. It was not until 1920 that the was the first chaplain of the south nave of the shrine’s upper in the shrine’s history since con- have gathered here for the Right to foundation stone was laid. Work Knights of Columbus council church completed in 2008. struction of its upper church was Life Mass on Jan. 21, the feast of was interrupted due to the Great St. Agnes,” he said. “That Mass Depression and World War II. based at the shrine. 14 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC NOVEMBER 29, 2009

EDITORIAL Letter from Jesus, something to think about COMMENTARY hile the hustle and bustle of Christmas preparations has Walready begun, perhaps some of our readers may have seen TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. this e-mail, A Letter from Jesus. It speaks to our anxieties of the sec- Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, ularization of the holiday and offers something for us all to think IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] about. The author is unknown. Here is a letter from Jesus about Christmas: It has come to my attention that many of you are upset that apology for his irresponsible com- vs Wade — that it’s time to have the Bishop speaks out ments.” intestinal fortitude to call a spade a folks are taking my name out of the season. Patrick Kennedy on Oct. 24, in spade. One of the featured articles How I personally feel about this celebration can probably be on health care issues his defense of the health bill and in the Nov. 13 issue of Today’s most easily understood by those of you who have been blessed On Oct. 14, Bishop Thomas J. especially the public funding of the Catholic headlines “Successful with children of your own. I don’t care what you call the day. If Tobin, of the Providence Diocese, abortion option, said, “I can’t inclusion of abortion ban spells suc- you want to celebrate my birth, just get along and love one another. Rhode Island, spoke some critical understand for the life of me why cess for health bill.” What a piece Now, having said that, let me go on. If it bothers you that the words for congressman Patrick the Catholic Church could be of biased garbage. If this means that town in which you live doesn’t allow a scene depicting my birth, Kennedy of Rhode Island and the against the biggest social justice the bishops have traded this one then just get rid of a couple of Santas and snowmen and put in a Kennedy family, saying issue of our time.” piece of legislation for accepting small Nativity scene on your own front lawn. If all my followers “Congressman Kennedy continues For three weeks, Today’s this ridiculous 2,000 page bill, then did that there wouldn’t be any need for such a scene on the town to be a disappointment to the Catholic has ignored this article. It it’s about time that we in the church seems to me, that given the have a true dialogue. square because there would be many of them all around town. Catholic Church and to the citizens of the State of Rhode Island. I Kennedy’s record of promoting Joseph Costello Stop worrying about the fact that people are calling the tree a abortions — 40 million since Roe Rome City holiday tree, instead of a Christmas tree. It was I who made all believe the congressman owes us an trees. You can remember me anytime you see any tree. Decorate a grape vine if you wish: I actually spoke of that one in a teaching, explaining who I am in relation to you and what each of our tasks were. If you have forgotten that one, look up John 15:1-8. Broken memories, broken bonds If you want to give me a present in remembrance of my birth hospice physicians, Dr. Teno and here is my wish list. Choose something from it: ost people fear the pro- cess of dying, which Dr. Lynn: 1. Instead of writing protest letters objecting to the way my involves radical depen- “New patients to hospice often birthday is being celebrated, write letters of love and hope to sol- M MAKING dency, a sense of powerlessness, state they want to ‘get it over diers away from home. They are terribly afraid and lonely this time and sometimes significant pain as with.’At face value this may seem SENSE OF of year. I know, they tell me all the time. well. Pain management is a seri- a request for active euthanasia. 2. Visit someone in a nursing home. You don’t have to know ous, if not central obligation for However, these requests are often BIOETHICS them personally. They just need to know that someone cares about healthcare professionals and for all an expression of the patient’s con- them. who care for the dying. Although cerns regarding pain, suffering and 3. Instead of writing the president complaining about the word- we may never choose directly to isolation, and their fears about FATHER TAD PACHOLCZYK ing on the cards his staff sent out this year, why don’t you write cause death by using high doses of whether their dying will be pro- and tell him that you’ll be praying for him and his family this year. pain medication, such medicines longed by technology. Then follow up. ... It will be nice hearing from you again. may be given to dying persons, Furthermore, these requests may be of violation often occurs. Certain 4. Instead of giving your children a lot of gifts you can’t afford even if the successively higher attempts by the patient to see if family members not “in on it” may and they don’t need, spend time with them. Tell them the story of doses required for effective pain anyone really cares whether he or blame themselves for not “seeing my birth, and why I came to live with you down here. Hold them remediation may indirectly end up she lives. Meeting such a request it coming” while others struggle to in your arms and remind them that I love them. shortening their life. Good hospice with ready acceptance could be rationalize the occurrence, putting 5. Pick someone that has hurt you in the past and forgive him or or palliative care diligently seeks disastrous for the patient who inter- it into the best light they can: her. to provide effective, but not exces- prets the response as confirmation “Mom took the matter into her 6. Did you know that someone in your town will attempt to take sive, pain medication. of his or her worthlessness.” own hands and decided that she their own life this season because they feel so alone and hopeless? Some individuals, however, Those who are frail or elderly was going to call the shots,” or Since you don’t know who that person is, try giving everyone you when faced with the prospect of may fear “being a burden” to oth- “Her friends helped walk her ers, and a request for euthanasia meet a warm smile; it could make the difference. pain and disease at the end of life, down that long, long road and even while in possession of their may be connected to a concern 7. Instead of nit picking about what the retailer in your town made it easier for her to say good- faculties, will pursue active about “imposing” upon family or bye on her own terms.” calls the holiday, be patient with the people who work there. Give euthanasia rather than hospice or friends. In the final analysis, of In the final analysis, though, them a warm smile and a kind word. Even if they aren’t allowed to palliative care. During the summer course, each of us has the right to euthanasia and assisted suicide are wish you a “Merry Christmas” that doesn’t keep you from wishing of 2009, Sir Edward Downes, be a burden to others. As infants, little more than ways of short-cir- them one. Then stop shopping there on Sunday. If the store didn’t regarded as the preeminent British children and especially as adoles- cuiting our human interrelatedness make so much money on that day they’d close and let their conductor of Verdi, and his wife, cents, we were “burdens” to our and interconnectedness, acts of employees spend the day at home with their families Joan, made the decision to travel parents. We can appreciate how violence on a basic level that harm 8. If you really want to make a difference, support a missionary to the Dignitas assisted suicide the very idea of family (including rather than help. Such choices cast — especially one who takes my love and good news to those who clinic in Zurich to end their lives. the “human family”) is rooted in a long shadow over the life that have never heard my name. Joan had been diagnosed with ter- the notion of a mutual burden- was ended. To end our lives well, 9. There are individuals and whole families in your town who minal cancer; Sir Edward, age 85, someness that is shared among all on the other hand, is to be open to not only will have no “Christmas” tree, but neither will they have had no terminal condition, but those within the family. We face receiving loving assistance from any presents to give or receive. If you don’t know them, buy some found himself dealing with failing the very real challenge of building others, and to accept the measure food and a few gifts and give them to the St. Vincent de Paul eyesight and increasing deafness. up a stronger familial culture of suffering that may come our Society or some other charity which believes in me and they will At the Dignitas clinic they were (including a healthcare culture) way, thereby humanizing, rather make the delivery for you. able to lie down on a bed in an that promotes such mutual support. than demonizing, the frailties of 10. Finally, if you want to make a statement about your belief in industrial park building and drink Whenever individuals commit sickness and aging. By reaching and loyalty to me, then behave like a Christian. Don’t do things in a lethal dose of barbiturates. suicide, they cut across that grain out to one another at the end of secret that you wouldn’t do in my presence. Let people know by Switzerland permits foreigners to of familial support and unity. The life, in our moments of fear, loneli- your actions that you are one of mine. come and kill themselves, placing one who kills himself may sup- ness and suffering, we elevate this pose that no one will be particular- Don’t forget; I am God and can take care of myself. Just love few restrictions on the process. important journey that each of us Doctors stand ready to provide a ly harmed or affected except for me and do what I have told you to do. I’ll take care of all the rest. must make, with death coming in veterinary drug for patients, so that him. Yet the opposite typically God’s providential time as a com- Check out the list above and get to work; time is short. I’ll help several minutes after drinking a occurs. Even when the suicide is pletion of his work in us. you, but the ball is now in your court. And do have a most blessed glass of water laced with sodium linked to mental illness, as is often Christmas with all those whom you love and remember: pentobarbital, they become uncon- the case, relatives and family I love you, scious, with death following in members may still be acutely Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. is a Jesus less than an hour. aware of a kind of violation or priest of the diocese of Fall Words we can all take to heart and put into action this Advent. Euthanasia, when requested or betrayal behind the loss of their River, Mass., and serves as the sought out, may be pointing loved one. director of education at The Today’s Catholic editorial board is Kay Cozad, Fred and Lisa Everett, Father towards other concerns and fears Whenever voluntary euthanasia National Catholic Bioethics Mark Gurtner, Father Michael Heintz, Tim Johnson and Vince LaBarbera. of the patient. In the words of two touches a family, the same sense Center in Philadelphia. NOVEMBER 29, 2009 COMMENTARY 15 Anglican leader, Vatican assess ecumenism CATEQUIZ’M By Dominic Camplison VATICAN CITY (CNS) — themselves if the doctrines and In the month in which we celebrate Thanksgiving, we look at Archbishop Rowan Williams of practices still dividing them are thanksgivings in the Bible. Canterbury, spiritual leader of anywhere near as important as THE the Anglican Communion, said the essential dogmas they share, 1.In Leviticus 7,it is made clear that the only types of “cakes”mingled with oil to be the ecumenical situation really he said the evening before is that of a “glass half full,” and beginning a series of meetings VATICAN used in a thanksgiving sacrifice are he held his water glass up to with Vatican officials and with a.brown b.sourdough c.unleavened emphasize the point. Pope Benedict. LETTER In the wake of Pope Benedict Among other issues, the arch- 2.In connection with the thanksgiving sacrifice there is a rule which makes safety XVI’s special provisions for bishop and Vatican officials CINDY WOODEN sense in a hot climate.The flesh (meat) of a sacrificed animal is to be eaten Anglicans who want to leave were expected to make final a.the same day Archbishop Williams’ flock and preparations for the third round b. raw Communion marked a definitive join the Roman Catholic of the formal Anglican-Roman c.after it has been left out a week Church, his assessment of Catholic International barrier to any form of Catholic- Catholic-Anglican relations Commission, the official group Anglican unity. seemed to surprise some people for theological dialogue. If, as the churches have 3.Nehemiah 12 talks about priests,but also men,such as Joshua,who were Levites.In in the audience when he spoke “When so very much agree- agreed in their ecumenical dia- the Catholic Church we have priests,but what is the closest equivalent of Levites in the in Rome Nov. 19. ment has been firmly estab- logues, individuals are ordained church? But people seemed less sur- lished in first-order matters to serve the church, to promote a.bishops b.popes c.deacons prised when his remarks about about the identity and mission holiness and to reconcile believ- what the next steps in ecumeni- of the church, is it really justifi- ers with God and with one 4.The same Levites were involved in another ceremony of thanks giving in which they cal dialogue should be included able to treat other issues as another, “how much is that dedicated this important defensive feature of Jerusalem undermined if individuals within several blunt challenges to the equally vital for its health and a.the portcullis b.the wall c.the armory Catholic leadership and its the- integrity?” the archbishop the ministerial communion are ologians. asked. of different genders?” he asked. Anglicans and Roman Archbishop Williams chal- Pope John Paul II declared 5.In Psalm 26 the author requests that he be judged so he can give thanks.In a not too Catholics — indeed, all lenged the Vatican’s view that that the Catholic Church has no modest speech he recounts how he has shunned the company of these people,who’d Christians engaged in ecumeni- the ordination of women as authority to ordain women be at home in the movie “Nell” cal dialogue over the last 40 priests and bishops in some a.lambkins b.evil doers c.parish priests years — really need to ask provinces of the Anglican LETTER, PAGE 16 6.In Psalm 50 God himself tells the people to offer thanksgiving.God also notes that if the people call on him he will a.deliver them God will strengthen us in Advent b.feed them c.make them yodel like Canaanites However, always merciful, al, individual considerations, and always good, and always protec- in some respects it is a warning. 7.Isaiah predicts there will be thanksgiving when God radically transforms Zion from THE tive, God will send into their midst As St. Luke’s Gospel so bluntly a.a wilderness to an Eden a Savior, a descendant of King says, as Advent says, Christ one b.a jack to a king David. All will be fine. day will confront us all. It may be a SUNDAY c.a city to a desert The first Epistle to the personal meeting, as many GOSPEL Thessalonians supplies the next Christians already have experi- reading. It is an appeal to the enced. It may be at the end of time, 8.Jeremiah 30 predicts good things shall precede thanksgiving by the people,but the MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION Christians of Thessalonica, now in some manner yet unknown, but wicked will be shocked when they face this climatic disaster: the Greek city of Saloniki, to love about which the Scriptures offer a.a clambake b.a whirlwind c.a Santa Anna each other. This love will be the such colorful hints. 1st Sunday of Advent sign of inwardly following the In any case, we all shall meet 9.Amos 4 tells us how God requests the people to give thanks to him,and he only had Lord. The message ends by “beg- Christ. It may be a victorious harsh words for the people (and cows) of this region,which was still avoided by Jews in Lk 21:25-28, 34-36 ging” the Christian Thessalonians reunion for us. It will be such a day, Jesus’day. to live their lives in a way pleasing if we have followed the Lord in our a.Samaria b.Judea c.Negev his weekend begins the to God. own lives. Jeremiah looks to such a church’s year. Advent is St. Luke’s Gospel gives the third day of salvation and victory. There. Once again the church reading. It is forthright, even stark, However, it will be final and 10.Jonah 2:9 recounts how Jonah promised to give offering to God “with the voice of begins its proclamation of eternal as is typical of Luke’s Gospel. intense. Good will stand starkly thanksgiving”Nothing very original there,but from what cetacean locality did he life in Jesus. Quoting Jesus, it states that signs opposite evil. We must choose the make this speech Usually Advent simply is seen suddenly and overwhelmingly will side toward which we will go. If a.the city of Namu as a time to prepare for Christmas, come in the sky. Nations will be in we choose the side of right, and of and in the current American cul- b.the belly of a crocodile anguish. The seas will roar. People God, we will need strength. Evil is c.inside a whale (great fish) ture, a tempered, penitential season will die of fright. powerful, and it lures us to death. seems strange. Amid all this great drama, Jesus God will strengthen us. We must Actually, the season calls us to will come in might and in glory. ask for the strength, and our 11.2 Corinthians 4 recounts that people rejoice because Jesus’resurrection has con- welcome Jesus into our own Instead of being a dreadful event, request must be sincere. It must be quered hearts. Then, it calls us to prepare the Lord’s arrival will be an occa- honest and uncompromised. Thus, a.evil b.the Romans c.death ourselves for the final coming of sion to rejoice. He will bring final in Advent, by prayer and sacrifice, Jesus at the end of time. Christmas redemption. we strengthen our own resolve to 12.Philippians 4:6 suggests that people do not have to worry about things but can do symbolizes these additional occa- All must actively anticipate the turn to God, to meet Christ as our sions of the Lord’s arrival into our this with thanksgiving and solicit to have their needs met Lord’s coming, however, by pray- Lord and Savior. a.beg b.pray c.sue hearts — if we are willing to ing and sacrifice. receive the Lord. This is where the This Gospel was written when, 13.First Timothy denounces those who forbid certain foods,which should,according to penitential season enters the pic- for Christians, the world was READINGS ture. We must prepare ourselves becoming a difficult place to be. Sunday: Jer 33:14-16 Ps 25:4-5,8-9,10, the author,be received with thanksgiving.What state of life does the author say these for Jesus. Jesus, however, would prevail. His 14 1Thes 3:12-4:2 Lk 21:25-28,34-36 people also forbid Jeremiah provides the first truly devoted followers also will Monday: Rom 10:9-18 Ps 19:8-11 a.marriage b.the priesthood c.gentile Christianity reading. This ancient Hebrew prevail. Mt 4:18-22 prophet was forceful and even Tuesday: Is 11:1-10 Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 14.This thanksgiving bird remind us of the current location of the once Christian city of urgent in his writing. His theme, as it was the theme of all the Reflection 12-13, 17 Lk 10:21-24 Constantinople prophets, was that God’s people Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a Ps 23:1-6 a.Turducken b.Turkey c.Peacock (as in Peacock throne, Iran) Christmas, in every culture, is Mt 15:29-37 could expect no peace or joy in lovely, as befits the commemora- their lives until they wholehearted- tion of the birth of the loving and Thursday: Is 26:1-6 Ps 118:1, 8-9, 15.This simple prayer of thanksgiving is usually found before and/or after meals ly returned to God. forgiving Redeemer, universally 19-21, 25-27a Mt 7:21, 24-27 a.the Magnificat b.the Jesus prayer c.grace In this reading, the prophet notes celebrated among Christians. It is Friday: Is 29:17-24 Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14 the sad state of affairs for God’s the acclamation of life itself, and Mt 9:27-31 ANSWERS: people. They have been humbled. of redemption. Saturday: Is 30:19-21m 23-26 Ps 1.c, 2.a, 3.c, 4.b, 5.b, 6.a, 7.a, 8.b, 9.a, 10.c, 11.c, 12.b, 13.a, 14.b, 15.c Misery is their lot. Sin has pro- Still, the forthcoming feast of 147:1-6 Mt 9:35-10:1,5a,6-8 duced this unhappy situation. Christmas has profoundly person- 16 COMMENTARY NOVEMBER 29, 2009 Archbishop Dolan speaks out on anti-Catholicism The following article was submit- nally.” Given the Catholic tradition. As Cardinal Walter Metropolitan Transportation welcome and expect it. All we ask ted in a slightly shorter form to Church’s own recent horrible expe- Kasper, the Vatican’s chief ecu- Authority fund its deficit. This leg- is that such critique be fair, rational the New York Times as an op-ed rience, I am hardly in any position menist, observed, “We are not fish- islation calls for the public schools and accurate, what we would article. The Times declined to to criticize our Orthodox Jewish ing in the Anglican pond.” Not to be reimbursed the cost of the expect for anybody. The suspicion publish it. I thought you might be neighbors, and have no wish to do enough for the Times; for them, tax; Catholic schools, and other and bias against the church is a interested in reading it. so ... but I can criticize this kind of this was another case of the con- private schools, will not receive national pastime that should be “selective outrage.” niving Vatican luring and bidding the reimbursement, costing each of “rained out” for good. Foul Ball! Of course, this selective outrage unsuspecting, good people, greedi- the schools thousands — in some I guess my own background in probably should not surprise us at ly capitalizing on the current inter- cases tens of thousands — of dol- American history should caution BY ARCHBISHOP all, as we have seen many other nal tensions in Anglicanism. lars, money that the parents and me not to hold my breath. TIMOTHY M. DOLAN examples of the phenomenon in • Finally, the most combustible schools can hardly afford. (Nor can Then again, yesterday, Oct. 28, recent years when it comes to the example of all came Sunday, Oct. the archdiocese, which already was the feast of St. Jude, the ctober is the month we rel- issue of sexual abuse. To cite but 25, with an intemperate and scur- underwrites the schools by $30 patron saint of impossible causes. ish the highpoint of our two: In 2004, Professor Carol rilous piece by Maureen Dowd on million annually.) Is it not an issue national pastime, especially Shakeshaft documented the wide- the opinion pages of the Times. In of basic fairness for all school- O spread problem of sexual abuse of a diatribe that rightly never would children and their parents to be when one of our own New York teams is in the World Series! minors in our nation’s public have passed muster with the edi- treated equally? Sadly, America has another schools. In 2007, the Associated tors had it so criticized an Islamic, The Catholic Church is not national pastime, this one not Press issued a series of investiga- Jewish or African-American reli- above criticism. We Catholics do a Reprinted with permission from the pleasant at all: anti-catholicism. tive reports that also showed the gious issue, she digs deep into the fair amount of it ourselves. We Archdiocese of New York. It is not hyperbole to call preju- numerous examples of sexual nativist handbook to use every dice against the Catholic Church a abuse by educators against public anti-Catholic caricature possible, national pastime. Scholars such as school students. Both the from the Inquisition to the Arthur Schlesinger Sr., referred to Shakeshaft study and the AP Holocaust, condoms, obsession SCRIPTURE SEARCH it as “the deepest bias in the histo- reports were essentially ignored, as with sex, pedophile priests, and ry of the American people,” while papers such as the New York Times oppression of women, all the while only seem to have priests in their slashing Pope Benedict XVI for Gospel for November 29, 2009 John Higham described it as “the Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 most luxuriant, tenacious tradition crosshairs. his shoes, his forced conscription of paranoiac agitation in American • On Oct. 16, Laurie Goodstein — along with every other German of the Times offered a front page, teenage boy — into the German Following is a word search based on the Gospel history.” “The anti-semitism of the reading for the First Sunday of Advent, Cycle C: a left,” is how Paul Viereck reads it, above-the-fold story on the sad army, his outreach to former episode of a Franciscan priest who Catholics and his recent welcome prediction of when all things will be changed. The and Professor Philip Jenkins subti- words can be found in all directions in the puzzle. tles his book on the topic “the last had fathered a child. Even taking to Anglicans. into account that the relationship True enough, the matter that acceptable prejudice.” SIGNS MOON STARS If you want recent evidence of with the mother was consensual triggered her spasm — the current and between two adults, and that visitation of women religious by EARTH ROARING WORLD this unfairness against the Catholic POWERS HEAVENS SHAKEN Church, look no further than a few the Franciscans have attempted to Vatican representatives — is well- deal justly with the errant priest’s worth discussing, and hardly WILL SEE SON OF MAN COMING of these following examples of A CLOUD GREAT GLORY RAISE occurrences over the last couple responsibilities to his son, this exempt from legitimate question- action is still sinful, scandalous and ing. But her prejudice, while REDEMPTION THE FACE ALL TIMES weeks: STRENGTH ESCAPE STAND BEFORE • On Oct. 14, in the pages of the indefensible. However, one still maybe appropriate for the Know- New York Times, reporter Paul has to wonder why a quarter-cen- Nothing newspaper of the 1850s, Vitello exposed the sad extent of tury old story of a sin by a priest is the Menace, has no place in a IMMINENT child sexual abuse in Brooklyn’s now suddenly more pressing and major publication today. newsworthy than the war in I do not mean to suggest that Orthodox Jewish community. DEARTHEAVENS Afghanistan, health care, and star- anti-catholicism is confined to the According to the article, there were DGN I RAORE JNS 40 cases of such abuse in this tiny vation — genocide in Sudan. No pages New York Times. community last year alone. Yet the other cleric from religions other Unfortunately, abundant examples ASREWOPSJONN than Catholic ever seems to merit can be found in many different Times did not demand what it has COGERPLG I GHN called for incessantly when such attention. venues. I will not even begin to try addressing the same kind of abuse • Five days later, Oct. 21, the and list the many cases of anti- LNPNALLT IMES Times gave its major headline to catholicism in the so-called enter- by a tiny minority of priests: OOEK I TPSMF SH the decision by the Vatican to wel- tainment media, as they are so release of names of abusers, roll- UFCWSMGOASCA back of statute of limitations, come Anglicans who had request- prevalent they sometimes seem external investigations, release of ed union with Rome. Fair enough. almost routine and obligatory. DMALEDOLNTAK Unfair, though, was the article’s Elsewhere, Rep. Patrick Kennedy all records, and total transparency. LAFDMNOLOAPE Instead, an attorney is quoted urg- observation that the Holy See lured (D-R.I.) made some incredibly ing law enforcement officials to and bid for the Anglicans. Of inaccurate and uncalled-for RNEFOOPEHREN recognize “religious sensitivities,” course, the reality is simply that for remarks concerning the Catholic ORHTGNERTSYX years thousands of Anglicans have bishops, as mentioned in this blog and no criticism was offered of the WSTANDBEFORE DA’s office for allowing Orthodox been asking Rome to be accepted on Monday. Also, the New York rabbis to settle these cases “inter- into the Catholic Church with a State Legislature has levied a spe- © 2009 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com special sensitivity for their own cial payroll tax to help the

Anglican Communion over our Roman Catholic friends gen- because his spirit helps us in our Complementary differences can LETTER ordaining women obviously erally assume and maintain.” commitment,” he said. exist in the church.” have caused internal tensions, Those responsible for ecu- “The Catholic Church cannot In his speech, the cardinal CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 but Anglicans still are seeking menical dialogue and the life of simply stop and wait,” he said. said Pope Benedict has made it ways to preserve their unity the Christian churches must ask “It has a special responsibility. clear that because God is love, because Jesus chose only men as without forcing those who have themselves if remaining differ- Its unique ecumenical responsi- “love is the true motor of ecu- his apostles. opposing views out of the com- ences regarding ministry and bility comes, paradoxically, menism.” Archbishop Williams said he munion. authority in the church “have from the Petrine ministry (the “Love respects the freedom did not want to review all the “And if it can be managed the same weight” as the agree- ministry of the pope), which of the other and even respects arguments for and against within the Anglican family, is ments they already have reached often is seen as the main obsta- them in their otherness,” he ordaining women, but he said this a possible model for the on fundamentals of faith. cle for unity, but which under- said. “Love makes room for that “for many Anglicans, not wider ecumenical scene?” he Cardinal Walter Kasper, pres- stands itself as a ministry of legitimate differences.” ordaining women has a possible asked. ident of the Pontifical Council unity.” But in the end, Cardinal unwelcome implication about Archbishop Williams said he for Promoting Christian Unity, As for the questions still Kasper said, “love wants unity. the difference between baptized did not believe questions sur- also spoke Nov. 19 and affirmed dividing Catholic and Anglicans, This is why the final objective men and baptized women,” a rounding ordination and differ- the Catholic Church’s commit- including the ordination of of ecumenism can only be the difference that is not made in ences in church decision-making ment to continuing the search women, Cardinal Kasper told full communion of faith, sacra- any creed or fundamental state- structures were unimportant or for full unity. reporters, “We have to distin- ments, apostolic ministry and ment of Christian faith. purely political, but he did ques- “Ecumenism has a future, not guish between differences that mission.” The Anglican leader said the tion whether they were “as fun- because we want it, but because are contradictory and differences disagreements within the damentally church-dividing as Jesus Christ wants it and that are complementary. NOVEMBER 29, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 17

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BY CINDY WOODEN church entities, a result of team- The approval came because of work aimed principally at making Pope Benedict’s interest in “find- a gift to Pope Benedict XVI” by ing and experimenting with new ROME (CNS) — Under the gild- spreading his Marian devotion ways and means for transmitting ed ceiling of a Roman basilica, a and a message of hope. a religious, spiritual message in choir performed while the taped Colin Barlow, president of this world that needs it so badly. voice of Pope Benedict XVI sang Geffen Records UK, said, “The And also to find new ways to the Marian hymn “Regina Coeli” beauty of this record is that it cel- bring the voice and the person of (“Queen of Heaven”). ebrates the beauty of music.” the pope closer to a wider pub- The performance marked the The disc features the choir of lic,” he said. press launch of “Alma Mater,” a the Philharmonic Academy of “Music is an effective lan- CD featuring the recording of the Rome singing in St. Peter’s guage for communicating today pope leading the “Regina Coeli” Basilica under the direction of with a vast public of young peo- prayer in St. Peter’s Square on May Msgr. Pablo Colino ple, and not only with them,” he 1, 2005, the first time he had led and London’s Royal said. “And the creative effort of the hymn as pope. Philharmonic allying both traditional and mod- The CD fea- Orchestra playing ern music with wise and spiritual tures eight pieces. under the direction words is certainly worthy of They each begin of Charles Dutoit. respect and encouragement,” with six lines from Geffen and the Father Lombardi said. the Marian Litany Paulines held a Even after agreeing to the of Loreto and then press conference CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING project, the Vatican reserved the segue into a new in Rome’s City Members of the Philharmonic Academy of Rome sing during a perform- right to approve how the pope’s composition of clas- Hall Nov. 10 ance to preview “Alma Mater” at the Basilica of St. Mary Ara Coeli in voice and image were used and sical music with the before inviting Rome Nov. 10. The album, scheduled for worldwide release Nov. 30, fea- stipulated that Geffen was to pope’s voice overlaid, the media to lis- tures the voice of Pope Benedict XVI. donate a portion of its profits to usually reciting a ten to the Rome choir sing charity, he said. Marian prayer or talk- selections from the album in the Asked why Vatican Radio ing about Marian devotion. Basilica of St. Mary Ara Coeli. able to the project for a fee of The Jesuit, who also serves as would allow a commercial enter- The disc was co-produced by The recordings of the pope’s 6,580 euros (about $9,900) for Vatican spokesman, said he prise to use the pope’s voice for the Pauline Fathers’ Multimedia voice are the property of Vatican use during “Alma Mater” con- believed Pope Benedict had such a modest fee, Father San Paolo and Geffen Records, Radio, which for a fee of 25,000 certs and in publicity material. received a copy of the CD and Lombardi said the radio is a serv- which is part of Universal Music euros (about $37,600) gave the Father Lombardi said the disc had listened to it, but he had not ice aimed at spreading the pope’s Group. It was scheduled for Paulines permission to use 9 min- is an affirmation “that art is the heard the pope’s reaction. message, not making money. worldwide release Nov. 30. utes and 49 seconds of the pope’s natural ally of the spirit in a way The decision of Vatican Radio “But if Universal and the Pauline Father Vito voice, said Jesuit Father Federico that goes beyond religious affilia- and the Vatican Television Center Paulines make colossal profits Fracchiolla, general director of Lombardi, head of Vatican Radio. tion,” as seen in the fact that the to allow the Paulines to use the and want to make a donation out the order’s publishing companies The Jesuit, who also directs composers, producers and musi- pope’s voice and image was of gratitude to the pope or to in Italy, said the disc “is the fruit the Vatican Television Center, cians include Christians of vari- approved by the Vatican Vatican Radio, I wouldn’t refuse of the convergence of many said the Vatican also made six of ous denominations, a Muslim and Secretariat of State, Father it,” he said. artists and of many business and its video clips of the pope avail- nonbelievers. Lombardi said.

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Ironwood Dr., will have a fish Richard R.Rondot, 92, Sister M.Jean Clare Bryan J.Sepanek, 49, Sunday, Dec. 13, from 10:30 fry on Friday, Dec. 4, from 5-7 St.Jude Prayer for Priests St. Peter Little, CSC, 81, Our Lady a.m. until 2 p.m. Pancakes, Mishawaka — The Sisters of St. p.m. Adults $7.50, children (5- sausage, hot chocolate, juice and Francis of Perpetual Adoration 12) $3. Chicken strips for $7.50 Ronald J.Tschannen, of Loretto William E.Moore, 78, coffee will be offered. Visit with will have a special day of prayer and shrimp for $8.50 will be 52, Precious Blood Holy Family Santa Claus and receive a small for priests on Thursday, Dec. 3, available. gift and a treat. $4 per person. from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at St. For information call Camp Fire Francis Convent, 1515 Dragoon Advent retreat planned USA at (574) 234-4145. Trail. Morning Prayer and Mass at Fort Wayne — St. Vincent de Thru 7 p.m., rosary at 5 p.m., evening Paul Parish will host an Advent Breakfast with Santa at Applebees prayer, benediction and eucharistic day of recollection with Robert Mishawaka — A breakfast with adoration throughout the day. Deck Saturday, Dec. 5, from 9 CHRIST Santa will be held at Applebees, a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Spiritual 4515 Lincolnway, Saturday, Dec. Little Flower Holy Hour Center. Lunch provided but a does our 12, from 8-10 a.m. to benefit Our Fort Wayne — Little Flower side dish is requested. Register Lady of Hungary School. Tickets Holy Hour has experienced low by calling (260) 490-9571. comfort are $10 for pancakes, eggs, attendance and will be discontin- sausage, bacon, juice and coffee. ued. Thank you to those who Victory Noll Center holds Advent Taize abound. A visit from Santa Claus is participated. Continue to pray for prayer service expected. Tickets will be avail- vocations and for the priests of Huntington — The Victory Noll able after Thanksgiving. the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Center will host a special Advent Bend. Taize prayer service, “Christ, History of Hungarians Our Light in Darkness,” on Dec. MEMORIAL CHAPEL South Bend — Genealogist Gary St. Vincent Scouts offer trees 8, at 7 p.m. All are welcome to Gabrich will talk about the histo- Fort Wayne — Fresh-cut join this free service. No regis- Since 1913 Mungovan & Sons ry of Hungarians in South Bend Christmas trees will be offered tration is required. on Sunday, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m. in by the St. Vincent Boy Scouts at has always had the time. the Our Lady of Hungary the Scout Lodge, 8965 Auburn Advent vespers 2114 S. Calhoun St. Auditorium, 735 W. Calvert St. Rd. Trees up to 15 feet tall, Mishawaka — Father Daniel Fort Wayne, IN 46802 Tickets are $8 per person. All drilled, bagged and loaded. Scheidt will lead sung vespers on proceeds benefit Our Lady of Open Mon.-Fri. 4-9 p.m., Sat. 9- all the Sundays of Advent at 5 (260) 744-2114 Hungary School. 9 p.m. and Sunday 12-9 p.m. p.m. at Queen of Peace Church.

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wygantfloral.com 20 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC NOVEMBER 29, 2009 Haven, said the news was surpris- addition, the large Latino popula- ing. tion in our diocese will be gen- “He’s a young bishop and so he uinely blessed by Bishop Rhoades’ RHOADES has many skills, many talents,” commitment to serving that com- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Father Malesic said. “I understand munity. the church can use his skills and “We are confident that the min- talents in other ways. While it’s istry of Bishop Rhoades will be a ing the Lord’s call by accepting this sad, I’m happy for him and happy blessing for Notre Dame and the new appointment from the succes- for Fort Wayne-South Bend.” Diocese of Fort Wayne-South sor of St. Peter, Pope Benedict XVI. Father Louis Petruha, pastor of Bend, as was the ministry of “The bishops of the Catholic St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bishop John D’Arcy, and we look Church are the successors of the Springettsbury, said the Indiana forward both to his apostolate and apostles. I am reminded of the diocese is getting “a fantastic to our friendship for many years to Register lives of the first apostles who left leader.” come,” the statement concluded. family, occupation and home to go In the article, the priests noted In the Diocese of Fort Wayne- forth, sent by Jesus, with the man- Bishop Rhoades’ work at promot- South Bend, newspapers are prais- Now! date to teach, sanctify and serve as ing vocations. “We have almost 30 ing Bishop D’Arcy’s nearly 25-year Help support he did. Jesus said to the apostles: men studying for the priesthood episcopacy in the diocese. In an ‘As the Father has sent me, so I now under his leadership,” Father editorial in the Fort Wayne Journal ST. JOSEPH GRADE SCHOOL send you.’ I am conscious of Malesic told the newspaper. Gazette, the newspaper wrote: ‘being sent’ from Harrisburg to The newspaper reported that “(Bishop) D’Arcy will be remem- in South Bend Fort Wayne-South Bend. As I Father Petruha said Bishop Rhoades bered for being accessible and clear accept this appointment of our has also worked hard to promote in confronting significant issues with Christmas Cheer and the Holy Father, I do so with faith and Catholic education, work with other facing the church, earning wide Coolest Race of the Year trust in the Lord. I have before my denominations and support the anti- admiration for forcefully addressing eyes the example of the Good abortion movement. Father Malesic child molestation scandals and gen- Shepherd who came not to be said the bishop was also able to erating controversy over his reac- served but to serve and to give his reach out to other cultures. tion to social issues and challenges life for the sheep. I ask for the Bishop Rhoades and Bishop to academic freedom.” prayers of the people of the D’Arcy attended the U.S. The evening newspaper in Fort Saturday, December 5, 2009 Diocese of Harrisburg that I may Conference of Catholic Bishops Wayne, The News-Sentinel, said go forth with the strength needed fall meeting in Baltimore last “It is a testament to his success 10:00am to serve as a true shepherd after week. At the meeting, Bishop that he has so often been quoted the heart of Christ in a new area of Rhoades was elected chairman- on church matters but also by the St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Lord’s vineyard. elect of the Committee on Laity, secular world on a host of ethical “I will always be grateful for Marriage, Family Life and Youth issues ... Whatever else is said the years of my life spent in the — www.usccb.org/laity/marriage/. about the bishop, let chief among South Bend Diocese of Harrisburg: my child- Last week, University of Notre them be that he has been a good hood and teenage years in Dame President Holy Cross Father teacher both for Catholics and Lebanon, my priestly assignments John I. Jenkins issued a statement non-Catholics.” in York and Harrisburg, and my welcoming Bishop Rhoades: “On “(Bishop) D’Arcy always gave five years as bishop of this beauti- behalf of the University of Notre his best to the job,” wrote the To Register ful diocese,” he continued. “I will Dame and her family, I am delight- South Bend Tribune. (He) believes always remember the faithful of ed to welcome Bishop Kevin in putting faith into action, and has visit the St. Joseph Parish this diocese in my prayers. I pray Rhoades as our new bishop,” the never shied away from hard choic- that the Lord will continue to bless statement read. es and controversial stances, Website the Diocese of Harrisburg with his “Bishop Rhoades is well recog- whether it be dollars-and-cents abundant love and grace.” nized for his intellect and discern- decisions to build, close or merge www.stjoeparish.com In nearby York, Pa., the Daily ment,” Father Jenkins wrote. “For churches or letter-by-letter inter- Record/Sunday News Web site institutions of higher learning in pretation and enforcement of St. Joseph Catholic Church interviewed local priests who were this diocese, it is especially signifi- church orthodoxy.” 226 N. Hill St., South Bend, IN 46615 sad to hear that Bishop Rhoades cant that he had many years of would be leaving their diocese. experience on the faculty, in the 574-234-3134 www.stjoeparish.com Father Edward Malesic, pastor administration and on the board of Vince LaBarbera contributed to this of Holy Infant Church in York Mount St. Mary’s University. In story.

Join others in expressing best wishes and thanks to BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY As the shepherd of our diocese turns to a much deserved retirement and the next phase of his holy priesthood, Today’s Catholic offers our readers an opportunity to convey expressions of thanks and best wishes to this dedicated servant who has led us for the past 24 years.

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