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Legendary Football coach dies at 94

ST. PAUL, Minn. (CNS)—Though not a Catholic himself, legendary University of Notre Dame football coach Ara Parseghian had a notable respect for the school's Catholic faith as well as the Fighting Irish's gridiron tradition. "There was always an underlying spirituality to whatever happened at Notre Dame," Parseghian told the National Catholic Register in 2013. "That was one of the main reasons I enjoyed being there so much." Parseghian died Aug. 2 at age 94. He led the Irish in the 1960s and 1970s to a 95-17-4 record and national titles in 1966 and 1973. He posted winning seasons in all 11 years, which included five major wins with the Catholic university in South Bend, Indiana. An afternoon Mass to celebrate the life of Parseghian was to be celebrated Aug. 6, the feast of the Transfiguration, at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at the University of Notre Dame with the university's president, Holy Cross Father John I. Jenkins, as the main celebrant. Academic standards remained high during Parseghian's tenure, something many powerhouse programs skirted in the second half of the 1900s to get top talent on the field. The coaching staff knew that Notre Dame was first and foremost an institution of higher learning," Parseghian told the National Catholic Register. "The central purpose of attending the school was to become educated in a specific discipline. Football was strictly secondary." A secondary priority turned out well in returning Notre Dame to gridiron glory. The Irish won their first national title since 1949. Parseghian arrived after the Irish's 2-7 season in 1963. It didn't look any prettier before that with three 5-5 seasons since 1959 and a 2-8 mark in 1960. Parseghian had a solid run, 36-35-1, with a non-powerhouse program at in Evanston, Illinois, for eight seasons before joining the Irish. He coached the Irish to a pair of unbeaten seasons in the national title years, and his teams never lost more than three games in the season. They won two Cotton Bowls, two Orange Bowls and one in his tenure. Putting academics first didn't slow down individual success for players either. Pro Football Hall of Famers he coached include , and . Parseghian also coached 1964 winner . The late coach also worked with the player known as "Rudy," Dan Ruettiger, in 1974. Besides maintaining academic expectations, Parseghian provided opportunities for players to engage in the Catholic faith. The team stayed at Moreau Seminary at Notre Dame the night before home games, which began during Parseghian's first season in 1964. All Irish players attended Mass and received blessed medals the next morning, according to the National Catholic Register. "I was pleased with this, because the atmosphere of the seminary was so tranquil," Parseghian told the Register. "It was very conducive to getting a good night's rest." Parseghian's Irish went unbeaten at in four of his 11 seasons at the helm. He retired at 51 and lived in South Bend his remaining years. In 1980, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Ara Raoul Parseghian was born May 21, 1923, in Akron, Ohio. He enrolled at the after playing high school football. Parseghian quit to enlist in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After serving for two years, he attended in Ohio, then went on to play halfback for pro football's . While with the team, the Browns won All-America Football Conference championships in 1948 and 1949. A hip injury ended Parseghian's pro career. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Kathleen; two children, Kris Humbert and Mike Parseghian; and a grandson. The couple's daughter Karan died in 2012 of complications from multiple sclerosis. By Matthew Davis, Catholic News Service The Knights of the Valley, our local Knights of Columbus chapter, provided a special picnic lunch for our parish on Sunday August 13th after the 11:30 Mass. The menu included a succulent parchment wrapped tilapia fish, chicken breast and bratwurst all prepared on a giant mobile BBQ. More than 40 parishioners enjoyed a sunny and breezy afternoon in the shade of the eucalyptus trees that line the back corner of our parking lot, just eating, talking and enjoying each other’s company. When it ended, the consensus was “We need to do more activities like this.” Left Photo: Joan Wagner and Kelly Roberson from the Knights. Right Photo: Tim and Mary Sager enjoy lunch.

SCRIPTURE STUDY Spend a little time with Christ. Share your delights and concerns about your spiritual journey as you study the next Sundays readings with fellow parishioners; 7:30 pm every Tuesday in the Fran Ragan Room. Come and help others understand the scriptures. A little Humor The Highest Power - A Sunday School teacher, said to her children, 'We have been learning about how powerful the kings and queens were in Biblical times. But there is a higher power. Who can tell me what it is?' George blurted out, 'I know, Aces.'

Did You Know? Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of the printing press, was Catholic and the first book ever printed was the Catholic Bible.

INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF August 19-20, 2017 INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF August 26-27, 2017 Saturday 4.00 PM + John Graham by Wife Saturday 4.00 PM + The deceased parents of …… Sunday 8.30 AM +Cliff Short by Wife mmm Pat and Eileen Verutti 11:30 AM + Special Intentions of St. Sunday 8.30 AM + Cliff Short by Wife

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PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR ILL AND HOMEBOUND PARISHIONERS Lydia Bogner, Gerard Olivo, Bryan Stow, Wanda Nyarady, Nanda Vitali. Pray for the healing of David Bogdan, healing of

Hale Howard, grandson to John and Rendell Smith, Shawn Prevost, Fr. Dick Clark, and for the healing of Natalie Adams after surgery, Patti Schonig, Suzy Brown, Norma Short.

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