Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend January 17, 2016 TTODAYODAY’’SS CCATHOLICATHOLIC Volume 90 No. 2 50¢ TODAYSCATHOLICNEWS.org Pro-life The effects of Roe v. Wade Dwenger students encouraged in a Year of Mercy to ‘live life on a higher plane’ Pages 10-14 St. Charles gathers BY TIM JOHNSON for blessing FORT WAYNE — “Live life on a Narthex, Baptismal font higher plane” was the overarch- ing message offered by Bishop and ambry blessed Kevin C. Rhoades to the 1,069 Page 2 students plus staff and faculty of Bishop Dwenger High School in Fort Wayne. The bishop made the first of four diocesan high school pastoral visits on Jan. 8. Centennial celebration Bishop Rhoades used the crozier, on loan through the begins University of Notre Dame, that once belonged to Bishop Joseph Our Lady of Hungary Dwenger, second bishop of the inaugurates 100th anniversary diocese for whom the school is named. Page 3 Still celebrating the Christmas season, which ended on Jan. 10 with the feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Bishop Rhoades presented a gift to the students Remembering Fred Tone — “The Pocket Gospels and Psalms,” which is published by Colleagues offer tributes Our Sunday Visitor. Pope Francis Page 5 has urged the faithful to carry a pocket-sized book of the Gospels and to read it often to meditate on Jesus’ words and deeds. Bishop Rhoades encour- Instituted as lectors aged the students to do the same — read and reflect on the Deacons in formation Gospels and psalms daily. Bishop receive Bibles Rhoades said this gift, which he personally presented to each stu- Francie Hogan Page 8 dent after Mass, was a reminder Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades offers a pocketsize book of the Gospels and Psalms to each student at Bishop Dwenger High School in Fort Wayne. He encouraged the students to read from the book every day “to live life on a higher plane.” It DWENGER, page 4 was the bishop’s Christmas gift to the students as the Mass fell in the Christmas season on Jan. 8. Three cultures at St. Patrick thrive in faith sharing ‘Why Catholic?’

BY KAY COZAD Developed by RENEW International, the Catholic ministry organization that recently presented FORT WAYNE — St. Patrick Parish, on the south ARISE Together in Christ, the four-year program side of Fort Wayne, is rich with three distinct cul- includes workshops, faith enrichment events and tures thriving there. Pastor Society of the Divine prayerful small group discussions that help parish- Word Father Andrew Thu Pham shepherds his ioners relate Catholic teaching to their everyday diverse congregation that includes Hispanic, lives and according to its website www.renwintl.org Vietnamese and Anglo cultures, members of whom is suited for small Christian communities, parish make up the over 100 devout participants in the catechists, RCIA candidates, parents with children faith sharing “Why Catholic?” program. preparing for sacraments and families looking to “Why Catholic” is a comprehensive adult forma- deepen faith. The program offers several transla- tion program that began in earnest in 22 parishes, tions including English, Spanish, Vietnamese, including St. Patrick, across the Diocese of Fort French, Chinese and more, so participants can meet Living the Year of Mercy Wayne-South Bend in 2015. The program is based in language specific small groups in homes or par- Shelter the Homeless on the four pillars of the Catholic faith as presented ishes. in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, offering Father Thu Pham said the program that began Page 20 insight into prayer, core beliefs, the sacraments and morality. WHY, page 3 www.myyearofmercy.org 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC January 17, 2016 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Bishop blesses narthex, baptismal font Official newspaper of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend at St. Charles Borromeo Church P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 BY DEB WAGNER Bishop Rhoades quoted Pope Benedict who wrote: PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades FORT WAYNE — Hundreds “The mystery of the Trinitarian met on the last day of the God is beginning to emerge, EDITOR: Tim Johnson Christmas season as Bishop even though its depths can be revealed only when Jesus’ jour- NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad Kevin C. Rhoades blessed the new narthex at St. Charles ney is complete.” Bishop Rhoades noted, Editorial Department Borromeo Parish in Fort Wayne. In addition to the new gathering “Later, at the end of His earthly PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan space, the bishop also blessed mission, Jesus will send His FREELANCE WRITERS: Ann Carey, the new baptismal font and disciples into the world to bap- tize in the name of the Father, Michelle Castleman, Bonnie Elberson, ambry, which is the repository for the Oil of the Sick, the Oil and of the Son, and of the Holy Denise Fedorow, Joe Kozinski, Vince Spirit. We entered into Jesus’ LaBarbera and Deb Wagner of Catechumens and the Holy Chrism. The bishop then cel- own Baptism when we became ebrated Mass for the feast of Christians, when we were Business Department the Baptism of the Lord with baptized. We became beloved BUSINESS MANAGER: Stephanie A. Patka all those gathered prayerfully sons and daughters of God the inside the church. Father. The Holy Spirit came AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber upon us and gave us new life.” BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Bethany In his homily Bishop Rhoades said, “Multitudes of “With the sacrament of Belleville [email protected] people from all over Jerusalem Baptism,” he said, “we truly and the region of Judea went became a new creation, as St. Advertising Sales through the desert wilderness Paul teaches. We received new Tess Steffen to the Jordan River, one of the life. God’s Spirit filled our souls and transformed us with His [email protected] lowest points on the face of the supernatural life.” (260) 456-2824 earth (some 1,200 feet below sea level), really to the middle Regarding the new narthex, of nowhere, to hear John the Msgr. John Suelzer, pastor of Web site: www.todayscatholicnews.org Baptist preach and to be bap- St. Charles for the last 30 years, tized by him. From Jerusalem, said, “Many parishioners are so it would take many hours to pleased that this has become a Published weekly except second walk there, through rugged ter- reality and value. It is my hope, Sunday of January; and every other rain and desert heat. They did it was always my dream, that week from the third Sunday in so because they thought John this would be the community June through the second Sunday might be the Christ.” builder that we all seek in our of September; and last Sunday in The bishop shared, “Today is church: To build up community December by the Diocese of Fort the feast in which we celebrate and to build up God’s kingdom Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun here upon this earth. I appreci- St., P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. the arrival of the new Joshua at the Jordan River. The name ate the generosity of our many Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, parishioners, who gave so gener- IN, and additional mailing office. ‘Jesus’ is the Greek for ‘Joshua,’ a name which means ‘God ously for this gathering space, to saves.’” make it a reality.” POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Jack Krouse, who managed Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort Jesus comes to lead Israel through the Jordan and to the the building project, said he Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or email: Photos by Jerry Kessens immensely enjoyed working [email protected]. new Promised Land. “We celebrate today Jesus’ Above, on the feast of the Baptism are My beloved Son; with You with Msgr. Suelzer. “He’s not I am well pleased,’” the bishop our typical client in that he MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort baptism in the Jordan River,” of the Lord, Jan. 10, Bishop Kevin C. said. “This was an amazing was so patient and contrac- Wayne, IN 46802. Telephone (260) Bishop Rhoades said. “Certainly Rhoades blesses the new baptismal He did not need baptism or font at St. Charles Borromeo Church scene! Heaven stands open tors responded accordingly by 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. giving 110 percent.” Weigand BUREAU OFFICE: 1328 Dragoon Trail, repentance. He was without sin. in Fort Wayne. above Jesus. He came to earth Construction was the contractor. 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We tion date. action, at the beginning of His blesses the gathering area of St. appears in bodily form like a are so proud to be a part of a public ministry, foreshadows Charles Borromeo Church. dove. gathering space such as this.” Today’s Catholic may be reached at : how Jesus will bear the sins of Today’s Catholic, all the world on the cross at the P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN climax of His public ministry. 46856-1169; or email: Bishop Rhoades spoke of how [email protected] the catechism makes this point (ISSN 0891-1533) in its explanation of the Baptism (USPS 403630) of Jesus: “Jesus allows Himself to be numbered among sinners; He is already the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Already He is anticipat- ing the ‘baptism’ of His bloody death.” (CCC 536). Find us on Facebook The bishop suggested parish- www.facebook.com/diocesefwsb ioners reflect on the following when they gaze upon the paint- ing of the Baptism of the Lord by the new baptismal font. 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Vietnamese pastor, Father Thu for discussion and reading the Pham. The group meets once a Bible. Galvan, who came to the Public Schedule of WHY month in the church and follows U.S. from Mexico 20 years ago, the “Why Catholic?” 12-session said it is easy to get caught up Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades Continued from Page 1 booklet. Each session begins and in life’s demands. But the “Why ends with prayer, offering rele- Catholic?” program has helped vant Scriptural readings followed her to see that “the first thing in • Sunday, Jan. 17, 10:30 a.m. — Mass, Saint Anne in October, has helped unify the by reflections from the book and your life is Christ!” Community at Randallia Place, Fort Wayne three cultures in the parish. “My time for discussion. Offerle has One group of six Vietnamese • Monday, Jan. 18, to Saturday, Jan. 23 — Visit to Haiti as hope was to use “Why Catholic?” been inspired by learning so parishioners and a family of Member of the Board of Catholic Relief Services to help parishioners learn much about the medley of prayer four meet in various homes more about their faith and the forms the Church offers from each month to study the “Why Catechism of the Catholic Church. the Liturgy of the Hours to con- Catholic?” program. Coordinator Ecumenical Evensong in Fort Wayne on Jan. 24 It gives them an opportunity to templative prayer. He said, “I’m Chien Nguyen is inspired by the meet and share and know one interested in the different types of 12-lesson program and said, All are invited to celebrate the Week of Christian Unity by another better.” prayer and look forward to seeing “I like it. You learn about the participating in an ecumenical Evensong (the sung office He continued, “’Why how different people pray.” As for Catholic faith. You learn about of Evening Prayer in the Anglican tradition) at 7 p.m. on Catholic?’ is a continuation of the program he added enthusias- prayer. And you learn about how Sunday, Jan. 24, in Trinity Episcopal Church at 611 West Berry the ARISE program and was tically, “I would encourage every- to share the Gospel with people.” St. in downtown Fort Wayne. Parking is available behind the encouraged and supported by one to go to one of the meetings. After Father Thu Pham spoke church and is easily accessible from Wayne Street. the local bishop (Bishop Kevin C. Give it a try!” to Ntuyen about the program Rhoades). It’s based on Scripture Ilda Galvan is coordinator of he agreed that he would like to The Right Rev. Edward Stuart Little, Bishop of the Episcopal and the catechism, so I think is a the nine Hispanic groups that take it to his cultural community Diocese of Northern Indiana, will be the officiant at the meet four times each month in within St. Patrick. “I want ‘Why good thing with a solid founda- service. The Most Rev. Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort tion. Now we just have to use it, various members’ homes, with Catholic?’ to spread out to my share it and live it.” time off through the busy holi- community. I hope they can join Wayne-South Bend, will preach. Clergy from local Christian The eight-member Anglo days. The groups, each comprised with our group,” he says. denominations have been invited as well. group at St. Patrick is as diverse of eight to 12 men and women For more information on “Why as the parish population said who are intentional about deep- Catholic?” or parishes offer- The liturgy will observe the Eve of the Feast of the coordinator, Paul Offerle, with ening their understanding of ing the program contact Allison Conversion of St. Paul, and music will be led by combined each of the three cultures the Church’s teachings, chose to Sturm at asturm@diocesefwsb. choirs from Trinity Episcopal Church and the Catholic represented including their meet weekly to allow more time org or call 260-399-1452. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Our Lady of Hungary begins 100th anniversary celebration

Our Lady of Hungary in South Bend began its 100th anniversary celebration on Jan. 10. The parish began as a mission church of St. Stephen’s Parish in 1916 when St. Stephen’s pastor, Father Lawrence Horvath, built a church for Our Lady on Catalpa Street near Prairie Avenue. It became an independent parish years later when the pres- ent church was built on Calvert Street. Bottom center is the banner for the centennial celebration.

Photos by Kevin Haggenjos Archbishop Michael Blume (Class of 1960), apostolic nuncio to Uganda, and native of Our Lady of Hungary Parish, receives the gifts at offertory.

Jim Highfield Our Lady graduates joined in the 100 Years of Faith Celebration at Our Lady of Hungary Parish of South Bend with Mass and a reception on Sunday Jan. 10. Pictured from left are Father Kevin Bauman (Class of 1974), pastor of Our Lady of Hungary; Jim Highfield (Class of 1962), Michigan State District Deputy for the Knights of Columbus; and Archbishop Michael Blume (Class of The Our Lady of Hungary Parish community gathers for a reception to mark 1960), Apostolic Nuncio at Secretary of State, Vatican, presently serving as th the beginning of the South Bend parish’s 100 anniversary celebration. papal nuncio to Uganda. 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC January 17, 2016

Photos by Francie Hogan Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades is shown with the actual crozier of Bishop Joseph Dwenger. The crozier is on loan from the University of Notre Dame. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades walks to a classroom visit with Bishop Dwenger High School Principal Jason Schiffli. and dear friend to Bishop Dwenger High School. Tone died on Dec. 29, surrounded by DWENGER his family and was laid to rest Continued from Page 1 on Jan. 3. Bishop Rhoades spoke of how Tone lived his life on a to live life on a higher plane. higher plane. “His life was To live life on a higher about his faith, and his fam- Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades is shown with plane, Bishop Rhoades told the Brook Griffith, who was brought into full ily and Bishop Dwenger High students not to live their lives School,” Bishop Rhoades said. Communion with the Church at the Mass superficially. He asked them to Despite his struggles with fight- and Madeliene Barondeau, who was go deeper to experience the joy ing cancer, he still had joy. His confirmed at the Mass. and happiness that God wills witness at the recent celebration for them. of the school’s state football Boredom and sadness, seek- title was about the Bishop ing pleasure in the wrong places Dwenger community. “He lived were examples of living superfi- life on a higher plane even cially, and trying to find happi- though his body was being rav- ness in things that really do not aged by the disease of cancer. bring fulfillment can actually His goodness is giving of self, lead to harm and destruction. so what an example he is for all Rather, Bishop Rhoades told of us.” the students, to “live life on a Prior to Tone’s death, higher plane, live in the freedom Indiana State Representatives of the Gospel,” he said. Bob Morris and Dennis Zent “When we live in union with secured The Sagamore of the the Lord, in His grace,” he said, Wabash Award, Indiana’s high- “… we experience liberation, … est award. At the conclusion of we experience true happiness.” the Mass, Morris, Zent and Rep. He said the school’s motto; Liz Brown, on behalf of Indiana “citizens of two worlds” was Gov. Mike Pence, presented the another way of saying living award posthumously to Tone’s life on a higher plane. “In other wife Sandy and son John, a words, we live not only as citi- physical education teacher at zens of this world, but citizens Bishop Dwenger High School. of heaven,” the bishop said. Also at the Mass, two stu- “You live differently.” dents received the sacrament of Living life on the higher Confirmation and one received plane is about doing good, her first Holy Communion. They doing the will of the Father, the included sophomores Brook After lunch with the Student bishop emphasized. Griffith, the candidate for full Council, Bishop Rhoades posed Relating to the day’s Gospel, Communion in the Church, and with council members, from left, the bishop said that “if we don’t Madeliene Barondeau who was Nick Houk, Sierra Tippmann, Lily want to live life superficially, we confirmed. Anderson, Kailyn Burns, Savannah need to withdraw to a deserted On his tour of the school, place and pray, have that rela- Schenkel and Quinton Davis. Bishop Rhoades visited the the- tionship with God.” ology classes of Joseph Garcia To live life on a higher plane, where the students are study- there are two necessary things, ing the Great Thinkers of the the bishop noted: “acts of mercy Church and Jessica Hayes’ hon- and love, giving of oneself — ors theology class. and this flows from prayer, Between the visits to the from our relationship with God, classes, Bishop Rhoades had Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades speaks our relationship with Jesus.” lunch with the Bishop Dwenger to Joseph Garcia’s Catholic Great The Mass served as a memo- Student Council members. He Thinkers class. rial Mass for the late Fred Tone, also met with the school’s theol- beloved past principal, coach ogy teachers and administration. January 17, 2016 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 5 Fred Tone, beloved former Bishop Dwenger principal, dies

BY KAY COZAD greatness despite our human ter, Marsha Gibson, all of Fort failings, of always making Wayne. Tone was preceded in the most of our God given tal- death by his parents. FORT WAYNE — Former Bishop ents, and having unshakeable Mass of Christian Burial was Dwenger High School Principal faith in God will be lessons I celebrated Jan. 2 at St. Charles J. Fred Tone died Dec. 29, 2015, treasure having learned from Borromeo Church in Fort Wayne at Parkview Regional Medical Fred. Farewell, my friend.” with burial in Highland Park Center in Fort Wayne of cancer. Jason Schiffli, current prin- Cemetery. He was 70. cipal of Bishop Dwenger High Born in San Antonio, Texas, School, remembers his prede- to Thomas and Eleanor, Tone cessor and friend of 15 years grew up on the south side of this way, “Fred was everyone’s Statement from the Fort Wayne and attended Bishop coach, teacher, mentor, moti- J. Fred Tone Family Luers High School and Indiana vator, friend, historian and University. He began his career father-figure. He epitomized concerning the at Bishop Dwenger High School what it meant to be a ‘Citizen of in 1968 first as social studies Two Worlds’ by always caring Sagamore of the teacher and assistant football about people and the Church. He Wabash Award coach. By 1986, he was serving uniquely saw every conversation as dean of students and in 1994 and moment as an opportunity Jan. 8, 2015 became the school’s third princi- to teach. You always came away We are grateful for all of the love, pal. He retired following 42 years from a Fred Tone conversation support and prayers that have been of service there in 2010. with a new fact or new perspec- shared so generously with our Tone served as coach in sev- tive. Fred’s love and animated family over the past six months. eral sports including football personality touched everyone’s and the wrestling program he heart and funny bone. He will As you might imagine, it has been established in 1973. He also forever be remembered as a seri- a very difficult time for all of us. periodically coached basketball, ous and animated competitor, It has been so heartwarming to baseball and track. and lived his life to the very end experience such an outpouring of Tone was involved in sev- as fighter.” thoughtfulness, encouragement Today’s Catholic archive photo eral improvements at Bishop He continued, “Like every- and kindness. The stories and spe- Dwenger that included a new one, I loved Fred for his genuine Fred Tone, in announcing his retirement as principal of Bishop Dwenger High cial memories that so many people library, cafeteria, five classrooms, spirit and contagious personality. School, is shown in a classroom in April of 2010. an auxiliary gym and a weight There isn’t a place or a person have shared with our family will room in the mid ‘90s. He also at Bishop Dwenger High School team coaches. “I knew then Svarczkopf was awe inspired serve as a continual reminder of oversaw the $8 million project that wasn’t affected by Fred that he was a pretty intense guy that Tone always had time for the positive impact Fred has had that gave the school a new fine Tone. He was the creator and the and great motivator,” he said. people. “Fred made you feel like on our community, most especially arts wing, additional classrooms, keeper of our beloved traditions. The year Tone stepped into the you were his best friend. He the Dwenger family. and a campus ministry area Fred Tone established a cul- leadership role as principal at always had time for you,” he among other additions. ture at Bishop Dwenger, where Dwenger Svarczkopf joined the said, adding, “He was the best We are honored to accept this During his time as principal at everyone in the community, past staff as dean of students and motivator and most positive per- Bishop Dwenger, the school was and present, hold dearly on to a head football coach. Of the man son I’ve ever known. … My life award on behalf of Fred and are named one of the top-50 Catholic lingering pride, which reminds he considered his mentor and is better because of him.” grateful to Representatives Morris schools in the nation and a U.S. everyone that they are part of father figure, he said, “Fred is Tone is survived by his wife and Zent for being instrumental Department of Education blue- something unique and great.” the person that looked for the of 48 years, Sandy, two sons, in obtaining this special Sagamore ribbon school. Tone was a mem- Chris Svarczkopf, dean of best in everyone or brought it John F. Jr. (Karin) of Fort Wayne of the Wabash distinction. When out in them.” He recalls many and Jason M. (Cheri) of Suffolk, ber of the National Association students at Bishop Dwenger, has this presentation was planned, of Secondary Principals, Indiana known Tone for more than 35 times hearing Tone tell a stu- Virginia, and six grandchildren. obviously our hope was that Fred Football Coaches Hall of Fame years first as opposing wrestling dent, “I’m not going to give up Also surviving are brothers, and Indiana Wrestling Coaches on you.” Thomas and Michael and a sis- would be here imparting words Hall of Fame. of wisdom to us and sharing Carl Loesch, Secretary for one of his infamous stories. We Catholic Education in the Diocese were trying to keep the award a of Fort Wayne-South Bend, surprise to him, but in his usual said of his longtime friend and “Fred way,” we do believe he saw mentor, “Fred was always a some email correspondence and whirlwind of energy. He was always writing notes on nap- thus knew about this honor being kins and slips of paper, always bestowed upon him. You can’t keeping lists of people to talk keep a secret from him. So, we are to, students to meet, athletes to happy to know that Fred knew, inspire. I remember his humor, prior to his passing, that so many his faith and his always striving people hold him, and his contribu- to improve.” tions to our community, in such Of Tone’s contribution to the Bishop Dwenger community he high regard. said, “It is an understatement to say that Fred had a significant He was a man who helped so impact on Bishop Dwenger and many young people to believe in the diocese. Over his 40 years at themselves, a man who had the Dwenger he taught, mentored, willingness and courage to take coached, advised and inspired risks, learn from his mistakes and thousands of students and hun- dreds of teachers. He was a key inspire others as a result. Our mentor to me as a young teacher hearts are heavy and we will miss and coach and later as a princi- his physical presence in our lives. pal.” We find comfort in our faith and He recalls, “I will miss his in the consolation from family and gravelly voice, his hearty laugh, friends who care so deeply for us. and his entertaining and inspir- ing stories. With Fred, there was Thank you, Sandy Tone no place for half-measures. He Francie Hogan Sandy Tone, left, accepts the Sagamore of the Wabash Award, Indiana’s honor to those who make a significant contri- Karin and John Tone was always all-in, for his stu- Cheri and Jason Tone dents, his teachers, his family, bution to life in the Hoosier State, from State Representatives Bob Morris, Dennis Zent and Liz Brown. Sandy and John his teams and even fishing. His Tone accepted the award posthumously on behalf of Fred Tone. The presentation was made after an all-school Mass living witness of striving for celebrated by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades on Jan. 8 at Bishop Dwenger High School. 6 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC January 17, 2016 Religious liberty in jeopardy under proposed bill expanding protected class status in Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS — On the heels Catholic Church in Indiana said, ing an alternative proposal, SB Tebbe said that he appreciates of a turbulent 2015 legislative “The Catholic Church and its 344, which addresses an expan- Sen. Holdman’s efforts to both session battle over the new state affiliated institutions have a long INDIANA sion of civil rights yet removes uphold the dignity of the person Religious Freedom Restoration tradition of service, responding transgender persons from the bill dealing with sexual orientation Act (RFRA), Hoosier lawmakers to persons of all faiths and those CATHOLIC to give more time to study the issues and to accommodate for returned to the statehouse Jan. who profess none when they issue and how to address it. religious institutions and their 4, to address an ongoing contro- face a crisis or need. We provide CONFERENCE Tebbe said while he greatly affiliated organizations. “In spite versy between religious freedom opportunities for education and respects Sen. Holdman and his of these efforts, the fact remains and an expansion of protected healing and comfort for people of BRIGID CURTIS AYER efforts to codify a balance of civil that religious freedoms are not class status for the LGBT com- all faiths and situations to live a rights and religious freedom in guaranteed for all,” said Tebbe. munity. full and fruitful life.” SB 100 and SB 344, he said “as “Due to concerns about the A proposal to expand civil “In accordance with Catholic wanted to take a “more proactive a matter of principle, religious terms and the effects of the law, rights protection for sexual teaching, the Church has both approach” at balancing and pro- liberty demands more than a we cannot support SB 100 or SB orientation and gender iden- the right and the duty to carry tecting civil rights and religious mere ‘exemption’ in the law.” 344 in its current form,” said tity raises concerns of potential out its mission of mercy without freedom. Tebbe said, “Religious Freedom Tebbe. infringement on religious free- having to cheapen the notion of Senate Bill 100, authored by is a fundamental, and founda- Tebbe said he is hopeful that dom according to Glenn Tebbe, mercy out of coercion or intimi- Holdman, adds sexual orienta- tional first amendment right. he and others can continue to executive director for the Indiana dation,” said Tebbe. tion, gender identity, active-duty Whether it is an institution or work on the proposals. Catholic Conference, who serves “When seeking to assist military status and veteran sta- an individual, no one should be “During the process, we must as the official public policy someone in need, we do not tus as protected classes under forced to act in a manner against show mutual respect for one watchdog for the Roman Catholic first ask whether the person is Indiana’s civil rights laws. It pro- conscience or creed.” another so that dialogue and Church in Indiana. Catholic. We serve others not hibits discrimination in employ- As it relates to the proposal, discernment can take place to “The Catholic Church has a because ‘they’ are Catholic, we ment, housing, public accom- Tebbe expressed great con- ensure that no one in Indiana long history of supporting the serve because ‘we’ are Catholic, modations, education and access cern over the vagueness of the will face discrimination whether dignity of the human person obligated to do so by our faith,” to credit. terms sexual orientation and it is for their sexual orienta- including those with same-sex he said. “Our disapproval of Holdman said the bill was gender identity. “These terms tion or for living their religious attraction. We also oppose unjust one’s conduct or lifestyle should drafted to place certain protec- are ambiguous, subjective, self- beliefs,” said Tebbe. discrimination,” said Tebbe. not cause us to shutter our insti- tions against government sanc- determined and problematic as Both SB 344 and SB 100 But he explained the current tutions or ministries. Difference tions on religious institutions. they relate to the application in a have been assigned to the proposals leave too much room of opinion is not the same as And that he has done his best to state statute,” Tebbe said. “The Senate Committee on Rules and for interpretation, which could discrimination.” work with staff attorneys to try legislation grants the Civil Rights Legislative Procedure, which is potentially result in Catholic Sen. Travis Holdman to think through unintended con- Commission the latitude to shape chaired by Senate President Pro ministries being forced to sup- (R-Markle) said that given the sequences that would infringe the regulation and interpreta- Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne). port immoral behavior. firestorm that erupted last ses- upon the first amendment right tion of the newly-worded rights. Long said he intends to have the Tebbe, who serves as the sion over the state’s RFRA and of religious freedom, but conced- Politics and trends affect the committee hear both bills later official representative of the concerns of potential discrimina- ed that it’s difficult to account definition of these things which this month. five Indiana bishops, and the tion of the LGBT community, he for everything. Holdman is offer- are subject to change.”

the feast of the Epiphany, which faith, Pope Francis said as he handing on the faith throughout Church’s credibility Seek out signs God marks the manifestation of Jesus baptized 26 babies. Ensure this history. “These children, as the found in showing offers everyone for as Savior to the world. faith “not be lost, help make it years go by, will be taking your grow and pass it on as a legacy,” place with another child — your mercy, pope says finding Jesus, pope says he told the infants’ parents and grandchildren — and they will The best legacy godparents. The pope presided ask the same thing: faith,” he in new book VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Go out over the annual morning liturgy said in his brief, unscripted hom- and seek the signs God is offer- children can receive VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Being in the Sistine Chapel Jan. 10, the ily. “Don’t forget that the great- ing everyone today that will lead from parents is faith, feast of the Baptism of the Lord. est legacy that you can leave ministers of God’s mercy, Church to Christ, Pope Francis said. The members overcome “prejudice He told the parents that when he your children is faith,” he said, thirst for God is present in every- pope says asked them, “What do you ask adding he hoped they would and rigidity,” taking risks like one, and it’s the Church’s task to Jesus did in order to heal and to of God’s Church” for their child always be capable of helping help those with “a restless heart” VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The best save, Pope Francis said. In Jesus’ and they responded, “Faith,” the their children grow in the faith. by pointing them to the true light thing parents can pass on to day, lepers were cast out of the ritual was part of “a chain” of of Christ, the pope said Jan. 6, their children is their religious community “to avoid contamina- tion: the healthy needed to be protected,” but Jesus, at His own risk, “goes up to the leper and He restores him, He heals him,” Pope Francis said in a new book- Happy New Year! length interview on mercy. “By welcoming a marginalized person . Creighton Model FertilityCare TM/NaProTECHNOLOGY whose body is wounded and by . Comprehensive infertility care . VBAC welcoming the sinner whose soul . Recurrent miscarriages . Routine gynecology care is wounded, we put our credibility . Routine and high risk pregnancy . daVinci® Robotic surgery as Christians on the line,” the care pope told the Italian journalist Make a resolution Andrea Tornielli in “The Name Our Providers of God Is Mercy.” The book was To tune into scheduled for a worldwide release Christopher Stroud, M.D. Jan. 12. In the interview, the pope Angela Beale Martin, M.D. Redeemer Radio spoke about experiencing an over- whelming sense of mercy dur- Lindsay Davidson, CNM ing Confession when he was 17 Marianne Stroud, CNM In 2016! years old, provided more details about stories he has recounted in homilies, explained his comment, 260 -222-7401 “Who am I to judge” about a homosexual person seeking God www.fertilityandmidwifery.com and discussed the need he saw to invoke a jubilee Year of Mercy. Parishioners: St. Vincent de Paul, Fort Wayne January 17, 2016 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7

Campus Auditorium) Ave Maria students • 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — serve poor in India Lunch at North Campus building • 1-4 p.m. — Service proj- HUNTINGTON — Twelve stu- ects on and off campus (reg- dents of Ave Maria University Around the Diocese istration required) includes the traveled on a mission trip with following: Linus Blanket Making Ave Maria’s president, Jim (USF North Campus Gym); Warm Towey, to Kolkata, India, to serve Fuzzies — learning to crochet along side the Missionaries of or knit warm outerwear for chil- Charity (MC) Sisters from March Christmas Nativity scene offers reminder of daily life dren in need (USF North Campus 18-28, 2015. The students had Gym); Bread for the World letter the opportunity to serve the sick writing — writing letters to politi- and dying as well as children cal leaders to gain support for with special needs. federal food programs; and local The students began each day volunteer opportunities at the with Mass at the Mother House, Mustard Seed Furniture Bank, where they were able to pray at Associated Churches Food Bank, Mother Teresa’s tomb. Following St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store, Mass the students volunteered at Science Central, The Community one of several missions served Center, Friends of the Poor or The by the sisters, including Nirmal Franciscan Center. Hriday, also known as Kalighat, Wednesday, Jan. 20 the home for the dying and Prem • 7-8:30 p.m. — Panel pre- Dan, a home for the sick. They sentation “Why We Can’t Wait: also served at the homes for chil- Our Beloved Community Seeks dren, Shishu Bhavan and Daya Nonviolence” (North Campus Dan. Auditorium) Ave Maria University student This panel of local leaders will Corinne Zay has been selected address the challenge of violence to join a group of 14 students in the community and how the as the only freshman to travel community can collaborate more to Kolkata and serve this May. effectively to bring about positive She said, “I am blessed to have change. The panel will be moder- the opportunity to travel to India ated by Heather Jeffries, assistant this spring with some of my fel- professor and director of Criminal low students. In preparing for Justice and Criminology at USF. this trip I have come to love the Panelists will include the fol- life and work of Mother Teresa lowing: Dr. Bill McGill, senior and am excited to experience her pastor of Imani Baptist Temple; Mary Arend work first hand in less than five Zena Moore-Hollins, mother of months.” Zay is a parishioner The Nativity scene at St. Gaspar del Bufalo in Rome City incorporates a poster with photos a local homicide victim; Tornell of Ss. Peter and Paul Parish in Moore, Allen County Court case Huntington. — Kay Cozad and articles that show terror and tragedies seen daily in the news. In contrast, the Christ manager; David Gladieux, Allen Child comes to bring hope, joy, peace and love to all. County sheriff; and Steve Reed, Fort Wayne Police Department Group Study of Pope assistant chief. Francis’ encyclical, ‘On Thirty parishioners gathered Saint Francis Robert Goldstine More information can be found in the school cafeteria to lis- Life walk to be offered Performing Arts Center, at 431 at sf.edu/mlkday. Care for Our Common ten, learn and discuss immigra- by Knights W. Berry St. tion in the United States from The rally’s keynote speak- Home’ the Church’s perspective. Using SOUTH BEND — The Knights er is Dr. Christina Francis, a Office of Worship posts PIERCETON — St. Francis Xavier the information from the U.S. of Columbus “Walk the Talk for board-certified OB/GYN cur- liturgical trainings Parish in Pierceton is sponsoring Bishops’ website www.justice- Life” will mark the anniversary of rently working in Fort Wayne. a six-week group study of Pope forimmigrants.org, the teachings the Roe v. Wade decision with a Francis is a board member of the FORT WAYNE — The Office of Francis’ encyclical, “Laudato Si’: and principles were drawn from combination of prayer, informa- American Association of Pro-Life Worship has organized diocesan On Care For Our Common Home.” the pastoral letter Strangers No tion and networking, Sunday, Obstetricians and Gynecologists liturgical trainings on upcom- Sessions will meet on Monday Longer: Together on the Journey Jan. 24, from 2-4 p.m. The focus (AAPLOG) and a speaker with Life ing Saturdays for lectors and evenings at 7 p.m. beginning Jan. to Hope. is “Supporting Family Life for a Training Institute. She will offer extraordinary ministers of Holy 18. If interested in participating, The pastoral letter also pres- Culture of Life,” and begins with her medical expertise, knowledge Communion. There is no charge contact Father Chuck Herman at ents the bishops’ recommenda- an ecumenical prayer service at of bioethics and pro-life reason- to attend a training, but advance St. Francis Xavier at 574-594- tions for immigration reform. St. Joseph Church, 226 N. Hill ing developed both here in the registration is required by mail 5750. The plan was to share Church St. Father David Ruppert, chap- United States and around the or email. teaching on a relevant issue and lain of K of C Council 553, will globe. Lector trainings will be on discuss its applications. be co-presider with Pastor Kevin Following the rally, attend- Feb. 6 at St. Jude Church in Fort Worldwide Marriage Mitschelen of Riverside Church. ees will march through down- Wayne, and on Feb. 13 at St. At 3 p.m. at the Knights’ town, ending at the E. Ross Adair Joseph Church in South Bend. Encounter Weekend March for Life planned hall at the corner of Hill and Federal Building. Extraordinary minister trainings FORT WAYNE — A Worldwide for Jan. 22 Washington streets a panel will be on Jan. 30 at St. Charles Marriage Encounter weekend for discussion on the family unit USF to participate Church in Fort Wayne, and on married Christian couples who SOUTH BEND — A St. Joseph as a centerpiece of the culture Feb. 6 at St. Matthew Cathedral value their relationship and County Right to Life March for of life will feature Father Glenn in MLK Day activities in South Bend. All trainings are desire a richer, fuller life together Life will take place Friday, Jan. Kohrman of Holy Family Parish scheduled to start at 9 a.m. and will be Jan. 22-24, in Fort Wayne. 22, to commemorate the unborn and Josh and Stacey Noem who FORT WAYNE — The University end by or before 1 p.m. More Visit www.wwme-ni.org or con- and stand for life. all attended the World Meeting of Saint Francis, in partnership specific information, as well as tact Dave and Jen Krueckeberg for A Rally for Life precedes the of Families in Philadelphia. with the YWCA, will pay tribute the full registration form, can be assistance, or email dkrueck@ march at 11:30 a.m. at the hall at Questions and discussion, along to Dr. Martin Luther King through found online at www.diocesef- gmail.com. 553 Washington St. The rally will with light refreshments, will fol- “A Day On, Not a Day Off” and a wsb.org/Trainings-And-Retreats. feature Silent No More speaker low and conclude by 4 p.m. For panel discussion later in the week Terry Wedel, who will speak from information contact Bill Schmitt will provide opportunities for all to St. Michael pastor experience about why abortion is at 574-232-6777. learn more about this great man’s Memorial Mass harmful for women. life and times, and to serve at cam- planned discusses immigration Following the rally, partici- pus activities and local agencies in PLYMOUTH — Holy Cross Father pants will march a few blocks 42nd annual March for the community. The community is FORT WAYNE — A Memorial John Korcsmar, pastor of St. through downtown to the Federal Life planned for Jan. 16 invited to join the university for the Mass for Father Pat McNulty, who Michael Church in Plymouth, Courthouse at 204 S. Main St. following events: died Dec. 17, 2015, in Ontario, held an information session with and demonstrate peacefully from FORT WAYNE — The March for Monday, Jan. 18 Canada, will be celebrated at 5:30 parishioners on immigration on 12:15-1 p.m. Signs are provided. Life will be Saturday, Jan. 16. • 10:30-11:30 a.m. — p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 21, at Sunday, Jan. 3. For more information, visit The march will begin at noon “Connecting With the Dream: the Cathedral of the Immaculate www.prolifemichiana.org. with a rally at the University of Call to Service and Mass” (North Conception in Fort Wayne. 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC January 17, 2016

Deacon Stan LeMieux said he receives several calls from those Eleven instituted as lectors wishing to be deacons. He notes that those interested must first be active in the Church BY DENISE FEDEROW and recommended by their pastor. Their pastor then sends WARSAW — Eleven men, who a letter of recommendation to are in formation for the Hispanic the bishop. A five-year forma- diaconate, were installed to the Ministry of Lectors in a tion program follows and the rite celebrated by Bishop Kevin candidates meet once a month C. Rhoades at Our Lady of for classes in a 10-month for- Guadalupe Church and Diocesan mat. They also have weekend Shrine in Warsaw on Jan. 9. retreats at Lindenwood Retreat According to the Basic Norms Center and classes are held for the Formation of Permanent on Friday evening and all day Deacons, “Before anyone may Saturday. Most of the wives be promoted to the diaconate, also attend these retreats. whether permanent or transi- tory, he must have received the ministries of lector and acolyte, for this day and that it was a and have exercised them for an humbling thought. appropriate time,” so that he Everett said they were about may “be better disposed for the halfway through their forma- future service of the Word and tion, and in the coming semes- the altar.” ter, they were told they’d be tak- In fact, the norms say, the ing a break from the academics Church “considers it to be very to focus on developing preach- opportune that both by study Photos by Kevin Haggenjos ing and teaching skills. and by gradual exercise of the The candidates in formation for the Hispanic diaconate posed with Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades after the Rite of Deacon Stan LeMieux, direc- ministry of the Word and of Institution of Lectors held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Warsaw on Jan. 9. From left in the front row are: tor of formation for the diacon- the altar, candidates for sacred Huberto Vasquez, St. Patrick, Fort Wayne, Fred Everett, Corpus Christi, South Bend, Alejandro Garcia, Our Lady of ate, said it was “very gratify- orders should through intimate Hungary, South Bend, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, Jose Ruvalcaba, St. Aldabert, South Bend, Ricardo Garcia, St. Patrick, ing to see this group who’ve contact understand and reflect Ligonier and Deacon Stan LeMieux, director of formation for the diaconate. Back row from left are Deacon Dave worked so hard have this honor upon the double aspect of the Elchert, St. John the Evangelist, Goshen, Victor Sandoval, St. Patrick, Fort Wayne, Christian Nieves, St. John the bestowed upon them. They’re priestly office. Thus it comes very hard workers and the about that the authenticity of Evangelist, Goshen, Marco Castillo, Our Lady of Hungary, South Bend, Juan Campos, St. Patrick, Ligonier, Giovanni Munoz, St. John the Evangelist, Goshen, Blas Olayo, St. John the Evangelist, Goshen. program is not easy to say the the ministry shines out with least,” he said. the greatest effectiveness. In Deacon Stan said unlike the this way the candidates come Francis’ call for us to be humble men he went through forma- to sacred orders fully aware of servants. The bishop said the tion with, most of these men are their vocation, ‘fervent in spirit, Scriptures are important but young with young families and serving the Lord, constant in more important is our testimony fulltime jobs. prayer and aware of the needs of — how we live out our faith The next step for the men the faithful’ (Rom 12:11-13).” according to the Scriptures,” is the Rite of Acolyte in about Bishop Rhoades told the can- Munoz said. 12-18 months. didates the Rite for Institution Fred Everett also said the of Lectors and proclaiming reality of proclaiming the Word the Word of the Lord was very everywhere, not just during important and that it wasn’t just Tim Johnson contributed to this Mass, struck him as he prepared an appointment to an assigned story. parish for a prescribed amount of time, but for every day and everywhere. He said when they proclaim the Word of the Lord in Mass they call upon the Holy Spirit with a sincere heart and love for the Word of the Lord. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades presents a Bible to Huberto Vasquez, of St. Patrick The rite for the Institution of Parish, Fort Wayne, during the Rite of Institution of Lectors held at Our Lectors takes place during the Lady of Guadalupe Church in Warsaw on Jan. 9. celebration of Mass. After the Gospel, Bishop Rhoades, wear- he made a sign of reverence. ing his miter, sat and Director of Bishop Rhoades proceeded Men’s response Formation Deacon Stan LeMieux with his homily in Spanish and Many of the men expressed called the candidates. offered instruction on the impor- how much the day meant to The 11 men — includ- tance of the Word of God in the them. Huberto Vasquez of St. ing Juan Campos, St. Patrick, ministry of the Church. Patrick in Fort Wayne shared his Ligonier; Marco Castillo, Our After the homily, the bishop feelings. “It’s very special. We Lady of Guadalupe, Warsaw; invited all to prayer and blessed were given the Word of God to Fred Everett, Corpus Christi, the candidates saying, “Bless practice. And that it was provid- South Bend; Alejandro Garcia, our brothers who have been ed by the bishop and the Church Our Lady of Hungary, South chosen for the ministry of lector. is a great honor. I receive it with Bend; Ricardo Garcia, St. Grant that as they meditate con- humbleness about this call from Patrick, Ligonier; Giovani stantly on Your Word they may God to serve the Church,” he Munoz, Christian Nieves and grow in its wisdom and faith- said. Blas Olaya, all from St. John fully proclaim it to Your people.” Giovanni Munoz, one of three the Evangelist, Goshen; Jose Then each candidate candidates from St. John the Ruvalcaba, St. Aldabert, South approached the bishop who gave Evangelist in Goshen, said, “It’s Bend; and Victor Sandoval and each a Bible and said, “Take a really joyful day and at the Huberto Vasquez, both from St. this book of holy Scripture and same time — as I meditated on Patrick in Fort Wayne — entered be faithful in handing on the the Gospel and also the homily into three years of candidacy Word of God, so that it may from bishop — I realized it’s not last year. grow strong in the hearts of His just about proclaiming the Word Each candidate was called people.” in church, but also out there,” Bibles were given Jan. 9 to 11 men in formation for the Hispanic diacon- by name and each replied in Each candidate replied, he said. Spanish: “Present,” and then “Amen.” “I think a lot about Pope ate during the Rite of Institution of Lectors held at Our Lady of Guadalupe went to the bishop before whom Church in Warsaw. January 17, 2016 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9 10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC January 17, 2016 LIFE MATTERS Called to life, mercy and faithfulness BY FREDERICK EVERETT was just one man outside pray- deep sense of the Lord’s abiding boyfriend were gone. to Him. All we are called to do is ing. He was from Elkhart and presence. I got to know some I was never involved in a to say “yes” to Him in whatever SOUTH BEND — Almost nine shared with me that he was of the staff and was even able conversation like that one again. He may ask of us and for only as years ago, I felt that the Lord often by himself there on those to enter into a dialogue with Still, in the months that fol- long as He may ask it. was calling me to pray outside Friday mornings. He shared with one of the nurses there. After lowed, I found myself becoming After a couple of years, Lisa the South Bend abortion clinic me a story of why he kept com- a few weeks, and almost never more and more joyful. I came felt called to join me there on on Friday mornings when abor- ing back even after becoming getting a response from the cli- to realize that the reason I was Friday mornings as well. About tions were being performed. The dejected. He said that one day he ents, I was shocked when one going was not because of any a year after that, I felt that the truth is that I really didn’t want was cold and wondering whether woman stopped in her tracks apparent good that I was accom- Lord was no longer calling me to to do it. In part, I remembered it was all worth it. He asked the and stood staring at me after I plishing. I was going for one be there weekly. Lisa, however, standing out there years earlier Lord for a sign that he should had offered to help in any way reason only — because the Lord would continue to go regularly and how I felt so powerless as stay. After a few minutes, he I could. Usually, I only had a wanted me to be there. My joy for years until, in fact, the abor- I watched the women enter to was ready to call it quits when a few seconds to say something came from having been faithful tion clinic closed down this past have their unborn children killed. car drove by slowly and a person between their getting out of their to this appointment of prayer, fall. I remembered how sad and gave him a “thumbs up.” With cars and entering the building. I mercy and intercession. In this Year of Mercy, may angry I would feel afterward and that, he decided to stay around had already run out of my usual I also realized that I was there each of us be open and faith- I decided that it was spiritually for a while and keep coming material; but there she was, just only to do “my bit.” I wasn’t ful to our personal call from the not good for me to go. back. staring at me. I invited her to there to save anyone — that was Lord to proclaim, celebrate and Still, I felt that tugging at The next week when I come over where I was (since and is the Lord’s job. I was and serve the Gospel of Life! my heart. My wife, Lisa, and I returned, there was no one those doing sidewalk counseling am but one of His many labor- were, after all, the family life and there. As I prayed for the women are not permitted on the clinic ers. It’s His project, after all, not pro-life directors for the diocese. who were entering, I did have a property). She declined, but said mine. As the soon to be canon- Shouldn’t someone from the chance to say a few words, but that she would talk with me ized Mother Teresa of Calcutta Church be there to be that last I felt that they were doing little after her appointment. put it, “We are not called to be word of encouragement or that good. The snow was deep and When she came out, she successful; we are called to be Frederick Everett is the co-director last invitation to reconsider? it was cold and I thought that I seemed reluctant to talk with faithful.” The credit for all the of the Family Life Office and Eventually, I just put it into my had probably been out there long me; but after a little cajoling, she good that we might accomplish Assistant to the Bishop in schedule and started showing enough when I saw a car driv- and her boyfriend met me over in through God’s grace belongs only South Bend. up to pray. I had prepared a ing by slowly and I was getting the adjoining parking lot. I didn’t few things to say, such as invit- a “thumbs up” from a stranger know what to say. So I prayed St. Therese, Little Flower Catholic Church ing the women to go over to inside! So, I too decided to stay to the Holy Spirit for the words the Women’s Care Center that around for a while and I kept to give them and He answered was next door at the time; but coming back on those Friday me. After we were finished talk- my main focus was just to be mornings when I was able to ing and praying together, this make it. woman looked me in the eye, a friendly presence to pray for www.littleflowerchurch.org the women, the children and the When I first started going called me by name and told me staff of the clinic. out, I was often by myself — to keep doing what I was doing. The first time I went there except for the fact that I had a There were hugs and she and her

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RESPECT LIFE “Even the weakest and most vulnerable, the sick, the old, the unborn and the poor, are masterpieces of God’s creation, made in his own image, destined -from a homily in 2005 by Cardinal Bergoglio (Pope Francis) to live forever, and deserving of the utmost reverence and respect.” “Caring for life from the beginning to the end. -Pope Francis St. Elizabeth Ann Seton St. Patrick Church What a simple thingFORT , WAYNEwhat a beautiful thing. ARCOLA So, go forth and don’t be discouraged. Care for life. It’s worth it.” January 17, 2016 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 11 Project Rachel offers post abortion St. Joseph Parish - Bluffton hope in the Year of Mercy

BY KAY COZAD

roject Rachel, the post- Spread the message during abortion reconciliation pro- the Year of Mercy: Pgram in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, offers hope and healing for those suffering May Saint Joseph from the pain of abortion and its “ Yo u can be both aftermath. And with the Year of the Patron Saint of our parish, Mercy declared by Pope Francis passionately appointed by God as in full swing, the faithful in this the Foster-Father of the infant Jesus, ministry are committed to being the face of God’s mercy and for- Pro-life and foster the cause of Pro Life. giveness for those in need. The diocesan ministry offers Compassionate a confidential dedicated toll free number and email contact with towards those who Babies are a gift from God trained priests, counselors and suffer volunteer companions dedicated from the wounds of to working one-to-one with those abortion” seeking help as well as connect- CHOOSE LIFE! ing women to the apostolates “Divine Mercy Ministry” in Fort Sacred Heart Parish Wayne or “A Haven for Healing” 125 North Harrison in South Bend that offer heal- ing in a support group setting. Interested in a Project Rachel WARSAW Allison Sturm, ministry special- ist, has three goals in her ser- talk for the Pro-life Committee, vice to the ministry: “To help someone who has been part of RCIA, Continuing Ed., an abortion decision find heal- ing, pass on what I’ve learned from the people I’ve encountered staff or parishioners? through the ministry about how to be pro-life and compassionate, in hopes that God will use us RESPECT FOR LIFE as His instruments of truth and charity to help someone facing an unplanned pregnancy choose Contact Allison Sturm life.” 260.399.1452 One of the things she has “Caring for heard from many post-abortive [email protected] mothers and fathers is how dif- life from the ficult it is for them to pass by the Project Rachel Healing Ministry crosses exhibited at parishes and schools that bear the message beginning to “In memory of the unborn.” She shares that these women and the end. What men don’t want to hide the truth No More campaign in which help them see the other side,” of abortion but she advocates women and men share their she said, adding, “We speak the a simple thing, posting another sign on the cross stories of hope and healing after truth of the tragedy of abortion that simply says “Please pray for an abortion, awareness has led but we speak about the people all wounded by abortion.” to changing hearts and compas- involved with charity.” She will what a beautiful As Sturm fielded calls from sionate outreach. Sturm is pres- address the Bishop Luers High the confidential toll free num- ent at many of the diocesan and School staff on Jan. 19 on this thing...So, go ber and email she recognized a public events to those who wish important issue and is open to common theme to the grief she to share their post abortion story any requests by the principals forth and don’t explored with each caller: “They or simply to remind others sup- or teachers to visit their schools. didn’t have anyone close to them porting the pro-life cause that “We’re here to help,” she added. be discouraged. they felt they could go to,” said kindness and compassion must “We have a wonderful oppor- Sturm, adding that she heard the extend to those seeking healing tunity to share the love and women say “they felt alone.” and forgivenenss as well. mercy of God. … We never know Care for life. It’s “More than half said they In the Catholic high schools how what we say can change would have kept the baby if they Sturm has been working to someone else’s heart,” she said, worth it.” had had someone to support inform and encourage staff and adding, “This Year of Mercy is no them,” Sturm noted. other personnel to meet students different from any other year in Mary Glowaski, Secretariat in need with a pastoral response. wanting to spread this message.” for the Office of Evangelization “Meet them where they are and ~Pope Francis added, “Part of this ministry is to lean into their pain and story. … Companion means ‘walking with.’ We don’t try to fix it or May the Divine Guidance tell them how they should feel or what to do. We help them dis- that assisted Saint Joseph cover where God reveals Himself prevail for those who in their story. We help them to realize God is there and hasn’t are active in the abandoned them — and that Pro Life Movement. changes the story.” Sturm is grateful that the pro-life movement has begun to St. Joseph shift their platform and with the Hessen Cassel help of participants of the Silent 12 TODAY’S CATHOLIC January 17, 2016 Anne Koehl offers joyful consolation at Women’s Care Centers

BY CATHERINE MCLEISH and even make and meet edu- cational goals. We care about their individual needs and we FORT WAYNE — Warm, cozy are here to give them a hand up and inviting, the three Women’s rather than a handout,” Koehl Care Centers of Fort Wayne are explained fervently. modeled similarly to the addi- Within his homily at St. tional 23 centers across the Peter’s Basilica announcing the country. In the Diocese of Fort Holy Year of Mercy, Pope Francis Wayne-South Bend, there are predicted, “I am convinced that nine centers. “Our earliest facility the whole Church will find in opened in South Bend in 1984,” this jubilee the joy needed to shared Anne Koehl, director of rediscover and make fruitful the the Fort Wayne centers. mercy of God, with which all of She said, “When we later us are called to give consola- opened the first Fort Wayne tion to every man and woman of location in January of 2004, we our time.” This joyful consola- worried if the two-hour distance tion is delicately woven through between centers would make the fabric of the Women’s Care operation difficult. Today, we Center’s ministry. have centers running strong as The unconditional love of far away as Florida!” dedicated staff and volunteers Their threefold mission has enables these mothers to real- the Women’s Care Center focused ize their own self-worth and and thriving. “We support preg- ultimately the dignity of the life nant mothers as they choose life of their child. “Having women for their unborn baby, enable come to visit with their new them to experience a healthy babies and share their joy is the pregnancy, and provide tools for highlight of our life here,” Koehl them to be educated and confi- shared passionately. “We have dent parents,” Koehl explained. never experienced a mother who Free medical grade pregnancy returned to tell us she made the testing, ultrasounds and physi- wrong choice.” cian contacts are among the Being 100 percent donor innumerable services available to funded, Koehl said the Women’s expecting mothers. Care Center is blessed and “Typically, a client facing excited about its newest location an unexpected pregnancy may Tim Johnson at 4600 West Jefferson in Fort come to us in her fourth or fifth Anne Koehl, left, is the director of the Women’s Care Centers in Wayne to be opening as early as week. If she can experience an Fort Wayne. Above, a new center is being renovated to house the this February. “A southwest Fort Wayne location has been on our ultrasound, seeing the image Women’s Care Center in southwest Fort Wayne. and hearing the heartbeat of radar for quite some time. With her unborn child, 96 percent of 70,000 cars driving past this new center daily, we will provide our women choose to carry their motivation for mothers Weekly parenting sessions an increasing number of women babies to term.” Ultrasounds to attend approximately are an additional resource and with safer options,” said Koehl. are available for clients at all account for 55 percent of the cli- 10 classes that will pre- often become social avenues for Volunteer opportunities facilities in the diocese and the ents we serve,” said Koehl. pare them for labor and delivery, peer support and friendships. include, but are not limited to, test has been a crucial benefit in Every service at the Women’s breastfeeding and care of their Information presented may cover childcare providers for parenting beginning the bonding of mother Care Center is attached to cou- newborn. Clients have the oppor- anything from grocery shopping classes and helping with quar- and child. pon incentives, which can be tunity throughout their preg- tips and healthy food preparation terly mailings. Their open door Frequently referred to as “the redeemed on site for diapers, nancy to earn from 30 to 40 cou- to direction for employment or policy allows anyone to visit, best kept secret in Fort Wayne,” sleepers, etc. Warm-hearted pons, with 30 coupons being the furthering education to become tour and become an enlightened the Women’s Care Centers of Christ Child Society volunteers cost for a new crib. Fathers and more self-sufficient financially. support through word or deed. Allen County are presently servic- supply and organize donations other committed birth coaches On an individual basis, one-on- When asked to share a clos- ing over 800 clients. “We served from the local community, mak- are encouraged to attend classes one instruction with a life-size ing thought, the byproduct of 2,400 unique women last year ing them available to new moms. and are included in the incentive doll baby is an available option her 13-year commitment, Koehl ranging from age 14 to 40. Our The coupons serve as a positive program. enabling new parents to feel con- reflected, “Letting our young growing word of mouth referrals fident with anything from diaper- women know we believe in their ing to bathing their newborn. strength and ability to abstain “During this temporary crisis, is instrumental. Assuring them we want to reassure women who they can turn to us for loving may be apprehensive or fearful. support if they or someone they They can be good parents, con- know is ever in crisis is equally nect and utilize social services, important.” May our Respect Life prayers invite the Holy Spirit to visit those who mistakenly believe that their support of abortion is righteous. “Thank you for LIFE... Human Life Holy Family Parish - South Bend I’m lovin’ it!” is Precious from Conception until Death “THE CONFLICT is between a culture that Always affirms, cherishes, and celebrates the gift of life, and Choose Life a culture that seeks to declare entire groups of human beings - the unborn, the terminally ill, the handicapped, and others considered ‘unuseful’ St. Bavo Parish to be outside the boundaries of legal protection” St. Vincent de Paul Church Mishawaka -Pope John Paul II St. Louis Besancon Fort Wayne January 17, 2016 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 13 Education for life: The Life Team of St. Joseph County Right to Life

BY JENNIFER MILLER natural conception to birth. Both Over 10 years ago, former many women find themselves in. photographs and live models are Right to Life board member The solution to a crisis pregnan- used. The Life Team also age Kathy Black began the presen- cy is not easy but it is clear.” SOUTH BEND — From basic to appropriately explains the abor- tations for the eighth grade at While the Life Team currently complex, the thoughtful ques- tion procedures and legal status Corpus Christi Catholic School. has presented, for free, over six tions of eighth graders are of abortion at a national and Impressed with her straightfor- different schools in the diocese, fielded by the St. Joseph Country local level. They highlight the ward and responsive presen- they are also open to expanding Life Team. Open and curious, historical facts of this massive tation and wanting to share their program for public, reli- Michiana Catholic school 14 human rights crisis of modernity the important message, Claire gious and non-religious private year olds are learning the facts and how to respond in truth Fyrqvist and Jeanette Burdell, schools. A stage-two presenta- of fetal development and heart- and charity. Resources such as executive director of SJCRTL, tion for high schools is also in breaking realities of abortion the local Women’s Care Center, worked with the Life Team to the works. Thanks to recent in America today through Life Project Rachel and Hannah’s develop the current program. “I underwriting support of the Life Team presentations. House are also explained. was really struck with the man- Team by brothers Dan Fitzpatrick Started in late 2014, the Life “There is a lot of surface level ner in which Kathy was able to and Deacon Jim Fitzpatrick, Team is a budding program knowledge about abortion in speak about such grave matters St. Joseph County Right to Life developed by Claire Fyrqvist, the Catholic community. It is a without sensationalizing it. She will continue to develop their communication manager of St. complex cultural and political really respected the eighth grad- educational programs. “We are Joseph Country Right to Life. It landscape right now and it is ers ability to take in the situa- especially grateful for this sup- aims to bring clear, powerful not enough to say I am pro-life,” tion and be educated,” Fyrqvist port,” said Burdell, adding “So information to older students Jennifer Miller Fyrqvist explained. “Adolescents recalled. the Life Team can offer new about the scientific realities of A student examines a model of a have a particular sensitivity to “We don’t shy away from printed material, add demonstra- fetal development, what abortion fetus and its development at a class developing their moral world the facts but we don’t use any tions with developmental fetal actually is and builds a culture taught by the Life Team in one of the view and conscience, … which graphic images either. The facts models and build the culture of of life in Michiana. Designed Catholic schools in the South Bend- is a perfect time to help them speak for themselves. The moral life in Catholic schools around especially for eighth graders it Mishawaka area. A team of eight develop it. We must address this of the story is so clear,” Fyrqvist Michiana.” is age appropriate to equip stu- provides pro-life education at the and not shy away from the grav- said. The Family Life and Pro- Based on Allen County Right dents about to enter high school schools. ity of the situation.” Life Office for the Diocese of Fort to Life’s model, John and Claire with clear, compassionate rea- Students are empowered Wayne-South Bend approved the Fyrqvist also facilitated a pro- sons for being pro-life and how on how to speak with friends program, along with the Catholic life apologetics course to con- to respond if a friend were to be the Life Team members reso- through acting out future pos- Schools Office, and welcomed tinue the education, called Life in a crisis pregnancy situation. nate with the students. One is sible scenarios, realizing that the Life Team into the Catholic Defenders Boot Camp. They bring Composed of eight highly a former Women Care Center they are at an important time in schools. Each presentation is tai- in skilled speakers from the Life skilled, educated presenters, the ultrasound technician, another their lives — before high school, lored to the individual needs of Training Institute who will train Life Team is currently staffed a parent to a child with Down college and the workforce. the host eighth grade and school young people to join the cultural by volunteers, organized and syndrome, one a convert to the “They are indeed the pro-life community. Parental permission conversation as compassionate, trained by Fyrqvist. The group pro-life movement and another a generation,” Fyrqvist explained. slips are also sent home, so that intelligent leaders in the pro-life blends teachers, nurses, academ- 20-year veteran in the field. “No other generation has been parents may learn more and opt- movement. This year boot camp ics, a doctor, business profes- In pairs, they engage stu- so impacted by abortion as out of the presentation. will be held Feb. 20, for high sionals, theologians, mothers, a dents in a two-day presentation theirs.” Many of their possible Fyrqvist emphasized, “They school and college aged stu- father and practicing Catholics to and apologetics on the topics. friends and community members also have a chance to speak in dents. The Kloska Family spon- focus a cohesive life ethic. They offer the amazing realities might still be alive if not for the small groups and discuss and sors this program. The personal witnesses of of human development from 1973 legalization of abortion. engage the moral quandary that

“The Golden Rule reminds us of our responsibility to protect and defend human life at every stage of its development...every life is sacred, every THANK YOU person is endowed with an inalienable dignity.” for choosing life!

Pope Francis’ address to joint session of Congress September 24, 2015 St. Michael the Archangel St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Waterloo Fort Wayne

“The Golden Rule also “Human life is sacred and inviolable at every moment of “How essential existence, including the initial phase which precedes reminds us of our the family has birth. All human beings, from their mothers’ womb, responsibility to protect and been to the belong to God who searches building of them and knows them, who defend human life at every this country!” forms them and knits stage of its development.” them together with His own hands, who gazes on QUOTES FROM THE ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS them when they are tiny POPE FRANCIS TO THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS shapeless embryos and 24 SEPTEMBER 2015 “You formed my already sees in them the inmost being; adults of tomorrow “EVERY LIFE IS SACRED, you knit me in my whose days are EVERY HUMAN PERSON numbered and whose voca tion is even IS ENDOWED WITH mother’s womb.” Psalm 119:13 now written in the ‘book of life’. -Evangeliam Vitae INALIENABLE DIGNITY” St. John the Baptist Saint Pius X Catholic Church St. Joseph Parish New Haven, In Mishawaka Respect Life Ministries StPius.net/RespectLife 14 TODAY’S CATHOLIC January 17, 2016 Living the Gospel of Life in the Year of Mercy

BY LISA EVERETT Christ Child Society on both sides Then there is “visit the sick/ of our diocese. Founded in 1947 visit the imprisoned.” Perhaps with the blessing of Archbishop there is an expectant mother you he Year of Mercy has been John F. Noll, the Christ Child know now, or will come across underway for a month and a Society of South Bend began this coming year, who needs to Thalf, and we find ourselves by furnishing clothing to needy be on bed rest due to complica- on the brink of observing yet babies. In what was surely a tions of pregnancy whom you another anniversary of Roe v. sign of God’s providence, the first could keep company for a while, Wade, the Supreme Court deci- layette was presented to a baby or maybe you are familiar with sion which legalized abortion on born shortly after midnight on a family with a newborn in the demand in our nation in 1973. Christmas morning. NICU to whom you could offer What difference does the In 1997, the Christ Child some assistance such as helping Jubilee of Mercy make in how Society of Fort Wayne was to care for their other children. “Caring for life from the beginning to the end. we live the Gospel of Life this founded with the encouragement Lastly, there is “bury the What a simple thing, what a beautiful thing... year? Perhaps we can look with of Bishop John M. D’Arcy. Since dead.” So many families face the fresh eyes at the corporal works 2005, the Christ Child Society has loss of an unborn child through Care for life. It’s worth it.” of mercy and see how we can partnered with the Women’s Care miscarriage or stillbirth and we practice them more intentionally -from a homily in 2005 by then Cardinal Bergoglio, now Pope Center by providing a “Layette may be able to guide them to with a view to providing genuine of Hope” for each client who resources to lay to rest their little Francis, celebrating Aug. 31 feast of St. Raymond Nonnatus, care and support to pregnant receives a positive pregnancy ones. For the past several years, patron saint of expectant mothers, newborns. women — for their own sake, test. This layette includes a one- St. Joseph Regional Medical and for the sake of the little ones sie, a pair of socks and a prayer Center in Mishawaka has part- St. John the Evangelist Parish - Goshen whose very lives depend on them. card, providing tangible hope that nered with Palmer Funeral Home Let’s start with “shelter the the mother will choose life for her to offer a beautiful program for homeless.” Perhaps our circum- child. To find out more about how families whose unborn babies Rev. Tony Steinacker, Pastor stances might permit us to offer to support the Christ Child Society have died in utero at less than 20 temporary housing to a pregnant of South Bend, go to www.christ- weeks gestation. Called In God’s woman who has no other place childsb.org, and for the Christ Arms, this free program features to stay. While that might not Child Society in Fort Wayne, go to a lovely burial and remem- St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish - Bristol be possible for most people, we www.christchildsocietyfw.org. brance service that is held three may be able instead to support Let’s move on to “feed the times a year at a special site at an organization like Hannah’s hungry/give drink to the thirsty.” Southlawn Cemetery for parents Rev. Robert Van Kempen, Pastor House, a Christian maternity The Special Supplemental and family members to attend. home in Mishawaka that provides Nutrition Program for Women, Along with special prayers, par- a loving, stable and supportive Infants, and Children (WIC) pro- ents receive a flower to place on St. Thomas the Apostle Parish - Elkhart environment to pregnant women vides federal grants to states to the grave when their baby’s name in need. support low-income pregnant is called, and they are given a Originally a joint venture of women, breastfeeding mothers, candle to take home to light on our diocese, St. Joseph Hospital non-breastfeeding mothers as the child’s birthday. For more Rev. Jason Freiburger, Pastor in Mishawaka, Bethel College well as infants and children up information, go to www.palmer- and the Women’s Care Center, to age 5 who are at nutritional funeralhomes.com/in-gods-arms. Hannah’s House is now an risk. Participants receive vouch- In addition, according to the St. Vincent de Paul Parish - Elkhart independent organization that is ers each month that are used to Church’s liturgical norms, indi- funded entirely by private dona- buy specific nutritious foods and vidual funeral rites may be cele- tions. Since it opened its doors beverages at designated grocery brated for children whose parents Rev. Matthew Coonan, Pastor in 1993, the youngest resident stores. The WIC program also intended them to be baptized, but served was 13 years old, and the provides nutrition education and who died before Baptism. Various oldest 43. To volunteer, or sup- counseling and breastfeeding pro- funeral rites for children are avail- ply an item on their wish lists for motion and support. able and appropriate, including moms and babies, or to make a If a woman who crosses your a vigil, the funeral liturgies and donation, visit their website at path this year would be a candi- rites of committal. The “Rite www.maternityhomewithaheart. date for this program, make sure of Final Commendation for an org. Perhaps there will even be to refer them to one of the local Infant” may be used in the case someone who feels called during offices to sign-up. For a listing of of a stillborn baby, or of an infant Love this Year of Mercy to explore the WIC offices in Indiana and further who dies shortly after birth, and possibility of launching a mater- information about the program, it may be done in the hospital or LIFE nity home on the Fort Wayne side go to www.in.gov/isdh/19691. place of birth. as a heavenly gift! of the diocese. htm. Also coming soon to the May Mary, the Mother of Then there is “clothe the National WIC Association is the Mercy, help us to put into practice naked.” The Annual Bishop’s ability to make a donation to the the corporal works of mercy in SS. Peter and Paul Appeal video this past fall fea- program online at www.nwica. such a way that expectant moth- Huntington tured the beautiful ministry of the org/donate. ers may feel God’s love.

Our parish is dedicated to

It was you who created The Mother of Our Saviour My inmost self; and put The Star of Hope Me together in my The Comfort of the Afflicted Mother’s womb; for all These mysteries I thank you, And the one chosen to guide us through the sorrows of life, including the agony For the wonder of myself, for brought about by abortion. The wonder of your works. Psalm 139, 13-14 Queen of Peace, be with us. Corpus Christi Catholic Community Saint Mary Parish - Huntington SOUTH BEND January 17, 2016 COMMENTARY 15 ‘Ex Corde Ecclesiae’ after 25 years All that is visible recently attended a confer- fitted together). A governing and invisible ence to celebrate the 50th perspective or worldview does INTELLECT Ianniversary of the Second not stunt creativity. It provides nthony Doerr’s “All Vatican Council’s declaration the environment that cultivates AND VIRTUE the Light We Cannot “Gravissimum Educationis” discovery. See,” which won the 2015 and the 25th anniversary of the I thought of Polanyi at our A WORD Pulitzer Prize and has spent apostolic constitution “Ex Corde conference, which was held at over 80 weeks on the New York Ecclesiae.” These are two impor- Castel Gandolfo in Italy. There is Times Best Seller list, is one of ON FIRE tant documents governing the a church there, designed by the JOHN GARVEY the most beautiful and finely- business of Catholic education. Italian artist Bernini and dedi- crafted novels I have ever read. I was particularly interested cated to St. Thomas of Villanova. lence, because it would limit the His language is spell-binding, BISHOP ROBERT BARRON in the second document, which It has a pretty, coffered dome pool of candidates available for even incantatory, and the inter- St. John Paul II wrote about with ribs radiating from the top, faculty positions. twined narratives that he com- effective team. Marie-Laure, with Catholic universities. an idea Bernini took from Pietro No doubt it does. So does a poses are deeply involving. Doerr the help of a miniature model of In our public debates about da Cortona’s renovation of the requirement that teachers have delicately weaves together the Saint-Malo, constructed by her Catholic higher education, we church Santa Maria della Pace. doctorates. The objection treats stories of Marie-Laure LeBlanc, father, makes her way in dark- devote a lot of attention to It’s not the only example of the Catholic faith as if it were an a blind French girl, and Werner ness all around the medieval issues of censorship — policies Bernini borrowing ideas. His arbitrary handicap imposed on Pfennig, an albino German boy, town and to the seashore. Her about speakers and student sculpture “Aeneas and Anchises the search, rather than a valu- which unfold during the awful great uncle reads to her and activities and free-thinking with Ascanius” drew on able trait to be looked for in a years of the Second World War. lights up her imagination. One faculty. It’s as if what makes a Raphael’s fresco “The Fire in the candidate. Due to his technical brilliance, day he introduces her to a radio- Catholic university distinctive is Borgo” at the Vatican. This does not mean that Werner is assigned to a Hitler transmitter that is hidden away what can’t be said. This sort of thing went on all Catholic faith is a sine qua non Youth training camp for the best in an attic, the only access to It’s surprising how little “Ex the time in the Catholic artistic for every hire. Non-Catholics are and brightest in the Reich. There which is through a panel behind Corde Ecclesiae” has to say culture of 17th-century Rome. equal and important members of he becomes a master at detecting a wardrobe. Eventually she joins about this. It’s more concerned There was a shared conception a Catholic university community. and interpreting radio signals. the resistance, collecting loaves with what we have to offer — of the beautiful, a shared vocab- But if it’s part of the university’s Marie-Laure is spirited out of of bread that contain slips of what a student would find at a ulary of types, there were shared business to carry on the Catholic Paris by her devoted father when paper on which are coded mes- Catholic university that he or she solutions to engineering and intellectual tradition, we should the Nazis overwhelm northern sages that can be communicated, could not find somewhere else. architectural problems. It sub- expect Catholics to carry the ball. France, and she is transported through her uncle’s transistor, to We often talk about the Catholic tracts nothing from the beauty What I love about John Paul’s to the mysterious and enchant- fellow travelers all over France. intellectual tradition. What and the genius of Bernini that he approach in “Ex Corde Ecclesiae” ing sea-side city of Saint-Malo, And this is what draws Werner exactly is that? worked within this culture. is its intrinsic modesty. It says where she takes up residence and Marie-Laure together. Michael Polanyi, a Hungarian When “Ex Corde Ecclesiae” to Catholic universities, in effect, with her great uncle, who had The Nazis discover that the chemist, compared the process was published in 1990, there that building a Catholic intellec- not left his home since returning Resistance is sending communi- of collective inquiry to a group was some consternation in aca- tual culture is not the business from the First World War. ques from Saint-Malo, but they of people working on a jigsaw demic circles over its direction of the hierarchy — it’s for the In time, Werner is sent to the cannot discern their provenance puzzle: Each time someone fits a that, where possible, Catholics academics to do. The only thing eastern front. Using his exqui- — and so they call in the gifted piece in, others look to see what should comprise a majority of the Church asks is that Catholics, sitely honed skills, he tracks Werner to track down the source. steps this advance has made the faculty at a Catholic uni- working together, do the work of down radio signals that are Soon enough, he finds it and is possible. versity (and all teachers should creating it. being sent from Russian resis- led to Marie-Laure’s home. The Polanyi added that this kind embrace the mission of the uni- tance fighters. Once he finds the two young people have a fleet- of collaboration would not be versity). source of the communication, he ing encounter, touching hands possible if each person had a dif- This was taken as meddling sends his brutish and gigantic (almost) through the panel. ferent understanding of the task by the Church in matters prop- colleague to kill the sender. The The point is that both at hand (if, for example, one per- erly academic. It seemed to pose John Garvey is the president of The combination of brains and brawn son thought that puzzle pieces an impediment to the universi- Catholic University of America in makes them an extraordinarily ought to be stacked rather than ties’ desire for academic excel- Washington. BARRON, page 12 ‘Do whatever He tells you’ the great Babylonian Empire, flirted with the old paganism. Redeemer “sweet wine would Lord’s divinity, supplying human centered in Babylon, located Paul constantly corrected them, flow.” Also, in popular percep- need. Revealing also is the term, THE in modern Iraq, no longer an but he also encouraged them. tion, wine had life. Jesus gave “hour.” The Lord’s hour came important city. Militarily strong, In this reading, St. Paul calls this wine in abundance, and the when the gentiles heard the SUNDAY with aggressive ambitions, the all the Christian Corinthians to wine provided by Jesus was the Gospel. Babylonians easily overwhelmed the unity, and unified life, of the best wine of all. We are gentiles, if not by eth- GOSPEL God’s people in both their king- Church. One Spirit empowers all. Finally, probably everyone nicity then by estrangement from doms. Many died, but some were Among all are many talents. at the feast was Jewish. Jesus God. MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION taken to Babylon, not exactly St. John’s Gospel supplies the said that His “hour had not Also remember, the Blessed as hostages but certainly not as Gospel reading. It is the story of yet come.” The hour comes Mother advocates for us as she honored guests. Cana, and the Lord’s miraculous for John’s Gospel when Jesus advocated for the hosts at the 2nd Sunday in These displaced Hebrews, and replenishment of the wine being encounters gentiles. The lesson: Cana feast. then their children, yearned to served. Typical of John, it is a The Lord came to save all people. Ordinary Time go home. Generations passed. passage literally overflowing Jn 2:1-11 Finally, Babylonia itself fell with powerful lessons and refer- to more powerful neighbors, ences. Reflection he Book of Isaiah furnishes namely the Persians. Cyrus, First, it is the beginning of the The late, great biblical scholar, this weekend’s Liturgy the Persian king, allowed the Lord’s ministry. His ministry did Father Raymond E. Brown, saw READINGS Tof the Word with its first Hebrew exiles to go home. not begin with some spectacular in this narrative from John a reading. Knowing the history of The author of this section of show of power in the sky, for magnificently revealing message, Sunday: Is 62:1-5 Ps 96:1-3, 7-10 ancient Israel helps in under- Isaiah saw the defeat and exile example. Rather, it began in a precisely in its words about Mary. 1 Cor 12:4-11 Jn 2:1-11 standing this reading. of God’s people as the direct gesture of love in the face of In this reading Mary is Monday: 1 Sm 15:16-23 Ps 50:8-9, The kingdom of Israel, care- result of their sins, but God still ordinary human need. totally human — and completely 16b-17, 21, 23 Mk 2:18-22 fully crafted by King David and loved them. God provided for Secondly, the miracle was in Christian. She is a model for us. Tuesday: 1 Sm 16:1-13 Ps 89:20-22, given glory by David’s son, them in their exile. God used response to human faith. The We are humans. We aspire to be 27-28 Mk 2:23-28 Solomon, split after Solomon’s Cyrus as an instrument to give faith is evident in Mary’s trust in perfect Christians. Wednesday: 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51 death in a power duel among them new life. Jesus. Moreover, she collected in With limited human knowl- Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10 Mk 3:1-6 would-be successors. Two king- St. Paul’s First Epistle to the herself the sense of need of the edge, she did not perceive the Thursday: 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7 Ps 56:2- doms then formed. Weakened, Corinthians gives us the second others, and she turned to Jesus, depth of her Son’s mission, “My dismembered and chronically reading. knowing that Jesus was the hour has not yet come,” but 3, 9-13 Mk 3:7-12 unsure as to national mission, Corinth presented Paul with answer. she believed that Jesus was the Friday: 1 Sm 24:3-21 Ps 57:2-4, 6, 11 the two kingdoms both were easy many challenges. The people Thirdly, it identifies Jesus as Messiah, the almighty Son of Mk 3:13-19 prey to aggressive outsiders. were slow in abandoning old the Messiah. Prophets had writ- God. “Do whatever He tells you.” Saturday: 2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27 One such outsider was ways. They quarreled, and they ten that with the anticipated The Cana story reveals the Ps 80:2-3, 5-7 Mk 3:20-21 16 COMMENTARY January 17, 2016 Lessons for the Year of Mercy SCRIPTURE SEARCH® SCRIPTURE SEARCH® s the Year of Mercy Isn’t resentment their due? began, on the feast of the In political discourses, we OUR Gospel for January 17, 2016 Gospel for January 24, 2016 AImmaculate Conception, I encounter similar sentiments. John 2:1-11 Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21 remembered the popular parable: Some who have made it the the prodigal son. Its graphic responsible way, working dili- GLOBAL Following is a word search based on the Gospel Following is a word search based on the Gospel depiction of the younger son’s gently, staying clear of trouble, reading for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, reading for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle profligate behavior, the depth of paying taxes, wondering why the FAMILY Cycle C, a story that takes place in Cana. The words C: the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry. The words his misery groveling for scraps poor should receive assistance. can be found in all directions in the puzzle. can be found in all directions in the puzzle. among pigs, and the father’s Some wonder why undocumented CAROLYN WOO magnanimous welcome with immigrants and refugees partake WEDDING CANA GALILEE LUKE WRITE GALILEE rings, robe, sandals and feast in the benefits of our society. The His dining with sinners precedes MOTHER JESUS DISCIPLES POWER SABBATH TO READ leave little unsaid about the working poor get a living wage? this and two other parables of NO WINE WOMAN YET COME SCROLL PROPHET ISAIAH father’s boundless mercy. Addicts get another chance? mercy. It is a message for us, STONE WATER JARS JEWISH ANOINTED ME THE POOR SENT ME However, the character who Alarmingly, in these senti- too, when our love turns to obli- THIRTY GALLONS FILLED SIGHT THE BLIND OPPRESSED intrigues me is the older brother. ments, I recognize qualities that gations, fatigue crowns itself in BRIM BECOME WINE BRIDEGROOM FREE LORD EYES OF ALL In truth, I am too cautious to frighten me. I dread becoming martyrdom, prudence gives rise DRUNK SIGNS GLORY TODAY SCRIPTURE HEARING adopt the wayward choice of small, hard and joyless. The to harsh judgment, and success the younger son. I could easily older brother describes his work, breeds contempt. channel the worries of the older which hopefully once emanated The good news is that the WEDDING GUEST TODAY brother: half of the family prop- from love of family, as “orders” father reaches out also for this erty is gone but from his father, son, reminding him that he has just as many which he now always been loved and that love SGLORYDNAMOW LAAEDFSENTME people to care “obeys” rather for one son is not diminished ‘The good news is that the father WLNREWOPDMKE for. These days, than embraces by love for the other. The older NBJOKEBNAMMA the situation and the person reaches out also for this son, son is invited to join in and be OHEDWTAJHOJ T K T OWE L OR D U Y R would likely reminding him that he has always returning as glad, essentially to turn a heart involve just “your son” of stone into a heart of flesh. He LCSCHCNHOSJE SH I RNA I KLKDF as much debt been loved and that love for rather than and we are also the lost sons on half the “my brother” whom the father rejoices for LWUHOODRUNKR CEN I CYNLCCNE assets. He may one son is not diminished thus losing any when we are found. RPTTISAIAHIG fret about his by love for the other.’ sense of bond Such framing is not easy, but A K S DWMG E Y G F J father’s health and kin. this is why we need a special GAL I LEEL T I FA I OEEDFADNGLN and wish to He values year to note that gratitude and spare his father his work in resentment cannot coexist. In SGN I DDEWRS I R PODHOHCBOBB I these burdens. the light of condemnation, we overstep our Not only do I compensa- bounds and lose our humanity; TEMIRBMI I JLS TRMS I GHTBTER feel this way sometimes, I know tion and competition relative to and that, as Pope Francis notes UFETOREADAHA people in similar situations: the his brother and calibrates his in the opening sentence of the O J R J EW I SHN L K sibling who sacrifices all to care father’s love with things and document declaring the Year of NBELLAMOTHER RYO I PROPHETE for an elderly parent only to find feasts. His judgment leaves no Mercy, “Jesus Christ is the face of out that all children received space in the heart to comprehend the Father’s mercy.” EDSELP I CS I DR EOPPRESSEDHH equal amounts from the estate or how the brother has suffered the sibling who assumes respon- and what his father has lost. His © 2016 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com © 2016 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com sibility for the family business righteousness robs him of the Carolyn Y. Woo is the president and when some siblings just want capacity to celebrate. CEO of Catholic Relief Services, a share of the profits; a sibling The older brother is the the official international human-  51 Dessert who lives a “carefree” life only to message Jesus directs at the itarian agency of the Catholic he 52 Color reappear when options run dry. Pharisees, whose disapproval of community in the United States.  53 Darkness covers it 54 The Beloved ross ord 55 What a nurse gives 12 3 4 56 7 8910  56 Obey the narrator muses, “is it so invisible friend.” Well, of course 11 12 13 14 hard to believe that souls might God is invisible, not because  BARRON also travel those paths? That He is a fantasy, but precisely 15 16 17 Continued from Page 11 her (Marie-Laure’s) father and because He is the unconditioned 18192021 1 “Neither ___ Etienne and Madame Manec and reality. Anything visible, by 22 23 24 25 26 nor Greek” the German boy named Werner definition, is a conditioned or 2 Wing 27 28 29 characters deal, all the time, Pfennig might harry the sky in contingent state of affairs. God’s 3 Lab animal with the unseen world. Through flocks, like egrets, like terns, like invisibility is a function of His 30 31 32 33 34 4 Horses his incisive intelligence, Werner starlings? That great shuttles non-contingency, of the unsur- 35 36 5 Hubbub manages to “see” the invisible of souls might fly about, faded passed fullness of His being. And 6 Gloomy waves and impulses that surge but audible if you listen closely if God is rightly called “ens real- 37 38 39 40 7 ___ and Pharisees constantly through space and enough?” When I read that issimum” (the supremely real) 41 42 43 8 Needle worker time. And through her vivid 9 Hitler’s wife breathtaking passage for the first by Thomas Aquinas, why could 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 imagination and keen intuition, time, my mind went immedi- there not be invisible realities 10 Distort Marie-Laure “sees” what her ately to the familiar lines of the that participate in God’s manner 51 52 53 12 Writer Bombeck 19 Stomach sore blind eyes are incapable of see- Nicene Creed: “I believe in one of being more fully than visible 54 55 56 ing. Moreover, both characters God, the Father Almighty, the things? 21 Mayday 22 Stitch are associated with the color maker of heaven and earth, of “All the Light We Cannot © 2016 www.tri-c-a-publications.com white: he is albino, and her last Based on these readings: Is 60:1-6; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; 23 Popeye’s yes all things visible and invisible.” See,” like all great novels, is Mt 2:1-12 and Is 42:1-4, 6-7; Lk 3:15-16, 21-22 and Is 24 Fisherman’s tool name is LeBlanc (the white one). I fully understand why many about many things: love, war, 62:1-5; 1Cor 12:4-11; Jn 2:1-11 25 Melchizedek was Pure light is white, but when it founders of the modern sci- communication, prejudice, king of ____ passes through the prism of our ences and many avatars of the memory, etc. But to my mind  27 Raise these and look 29 Runs away sensation and consciousness, it Enlightenment had grown impa- the supreme contribution that it 1 Stone water _____ about 31 Idea breaks into a variety of visible tient with a hyper stress on the makes, through the intertwin- 5 Advertisements 28 Restaurants 32 National police colors. Yet there are innumerable world to come and upon certain ing stories of two young people 8 South by west 30 Drenched 33 Central Intelligence aspects and dimensions of that empirically unverifiable states of caught in a terrible maelstrom, 11 Thrill 31 “Do whatever Agency pure white light that are invis- affairs; but I do not sympathize is that both the visible and the 13 Doctor (slang) he ___ you” 34 ___ Wednesday ible to us: “all the light we can- with the exaggerated reduction- invisible are real and that they 14 Time period 32 Farm credit 35 Cooking measurement not see.” ism that holds reality is identi- wrap around one another in 15 Changed it into wine administration (abbr.) 36 Messiah prophet Doerr seems to be arguing cal tout court to the empirically powerful ways. 16 “__ Father” 35 # of Kings 37 Crippling disease 36 Wading bird that it is incomparably sad if verifiable. Notice how, in our 17 Battle of nations 38 Consumed 18 Flightless bird 37 Mexican coin 40 Dry we limit reality to the narrow common discourse, the invisible 39 Means “Christ” band of the light spectrum that 20 “___ __, Jerusalem” 41 Drains energy is usually equated with the fan- Bishop Robert Barron is an auxiliary (2 wds) 41 Lather (2 wds) 42 Wrote to Titus our eyes can take in. If invis- tastic and the imaginary. Many bishop of the Archdiocese of Los 22 John felt unworthy to 43 __ of Galilee 46 Stocks commission ible electrical impulses travel of the New Atheists, for instance, Angeles and the founder of Word untie these 44 Alternative (abbr.) 48 Before (prefix) constantly along certain paths, mockingly refer to God as “your on Fire Catholic Ministries. 26 New-___ king 45 Car fuel Answer Key can49 be Southwestern found on page Indian 19 47 Shred (2 wds) 50 Doctoral degree January 17, 2016 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 17

NO. 8 COUGARS RIDE HOT START TO ‘WIN’ AND TOP CROSSROADS LEAGUE Nothing like a 14-0 start to put University of Saint Francis coaches and fans fears to rest. That’s what eighth-ranked USF did on Jan. 9 against Taylor University and the Cougars won 95-82 at Hutzell Athletic Center. And thanks to Grace College, the 15-3 Cougars stand alone at the top of the Crossroads League standings after action on Saturday afternoon. The 10-game win streak is the second longest is USF history topped only by the 1999-00 Sports men’s team that won 20 consecutive games. CYO basketball squads participate in holiday hoopfest

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FORT WAYNE — Over the break from classes between Christmas and New Year’s, a whole slew of seventh- and eighth-grade Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) basketball teams and a few other area middle school squads saw action at the 2015 Hoopsfest at the University of Saint Francis. This year’s showcase, which first started in 1995, yielded 42 games and featured three USF alums now in a coaching role: Michelle Nolan from Most Precious Blood and twin sisters, Malissa Keane and Recipients of the Derk Hinsey travel- Machelle Fuelling of Wyneken 30-19 and 24-13. The deter- ing Christian Attitude trophy were Lutheran. mined group went undefeated St. John the Baptist, New Haven, for St. Charles breezed through and was led in scoring dur- the girls and Most Precious Blood, the seventh-grade boys’ tourna- ing the tournament by Rachel Fort Wayne, for the boys. ment getting by St. Elizabeth McCarthy, Miah Henry, Jasmin and St. Jude and doubly elimi- Myles, Kristen Wharton and nated a tough group from St. Kayla Johnson. Helping out on John the Baptist, New Haven, defense was Mady Minick, Leah Elizabeth had a great show- eral out of town from their nor- attitude, the votes are placed by for the championship. The St. Pranger, Olivia Cook, Malory Fox ing coming out of the losers’ mal roster of seventh and eighth referees. This year’s recipients Charles eighth graders also and Auriana Molina. bracket after losing to Wyneken graders, the Pioneers brought up were St. John, New Haven for the had an impressive run climb- A pleased Coach Karen Fox Lutheran, 18-35, in the second two sixth graders for the tourna- girls and Most Precious Blood for ing their way out of the losers’ explained, “No matter the round. The Pioneers battled ment. the boys. bracket after an opening loss to amount of time on the court, their way back beating Central Davis concluded, “Our team In the boys’ bracket, St. the eventual champions, Holy each girl gave 110 percent for the Lutheran, St. Vincent and St. played some of its best basket- Vincent was victorious beating Cross. Along the way back to team to help secure the victories. Jude to face the Warriors in the ball so far this season.” St. Charles for the championship the championship, they beat St. It was a team effort.” championship game, led until In junior varsity hoops action, 47-45. The Panthers claimed the John, New Haven, Most Precious She added, “Not only did the the very end, but came up just co-coordinator, Renee Meussling rights of cutting down the net Blood, St. John the Baptist, Fort girls play hard, but they also short, 28-31. In the tournament, reported results from the 2015 after going undefeated in the Wayne, Wyneken and St. Vincent demonstrated great sportsman- assistant coach Devon Davis Holiday Tournament at Most nine-team, double elimination, 7, before losing to the Crusaders ship. We loved hearing our fans reported that St. Elizabeth had Precious Blood (MPB). holiday-break marathon. once again, 28-40. cheer for us!” Looking forward a balanced scoring attack with Each year parishioner Derk Most Precious Blood came in In the girls’ brackets, the to the rest of the regular season, Lydia Reimbold and Kennedy Hinsey of Bad Dad Motorcyles third place. Started in 1991, this seventh-grade Lady Raiders from the coaching staff feels sure the Glenn leading the team offen- sponsors a traveling Christian year’s girls’ champion was St. St. John the Baptist, New Haven, girls will continue to grow, not sively averaging 10 points per Attitude trophy. Based on a team Charles 6. They downed runner- won it all beating a scrappy only as athletes, but also as out- game and Lauren Davis scoring whose coaches and players dis- up, St. Vincent 6 in the final group from St. Therese two times standing young Catholics. a season-high 11 points against play the best overall sportsman- game, while St. Charles 5 was at the end for the championship, For the eighth graders, St. St. Jude. Because they had sev- ship and a noticeable Christian the third place team. Trojans, Cougars battle on hardwoods

BY JOE KOZINSKI of capable guards — Ky’Rell track meet that when the official tandem of Derda and Kaniewski, Chris Fewell. “The offensive Franklin along with brothers called a foul and handed off the who scored 23 and 10 respec- boards hurt us against Derda, Ryan and Riley Hessey. The ball to the would-be shooter and tively, and the defense of the but I thought that our team com- SOUTH BEND —Fans made their Trojans got on the board early said rest, the players had a sigh Cougars controlling the game peted and I was very happy with way to Saint Joseph High School with a nice dribble drive by Ryan of relief about them. down the stretch and winning by the performance of Franklin,” to experience the matchup of Hessey in which he scored a The baskets poured in as a final margin of 44-32. In other scores around the teammates on the gridiron but three-point play the old-fash- the half ended with a 21-21 tie “We really focus or prepara- Inter-City Catholic League, rivals on the hardwood as the ioned way but was countered thanks to a buzzer beating layup tion on stopping Franklin and Johnny Wang helped the Trojans of Holy Family hoped to quickly by a Derda putback, a from Cougar Hunter Holmes. Hessey. They are a couple of Pumas of Queen of Peace defeat claim the day over the Corpus play that would soon haunt the The second half started out good players, and then when the Bulldogs of Our Lady of Christi Cougars. west side squad. with the same vim and vigor Miramontes scored a half-dozen Hungary, 29-22. The Cougars had a perfect The Corpus Christi big man as the first as Ryan Hessey and points in the second, we had St. Thomas’ Arron Fuller record and had been led by Derek soon displayed an uncanny knack Franklin bombed in a couple to adjust,” commented Cougar dropped 17 on the Saints of Derda, their quarterback on the for grabbing the offensive glass of threes followed by more put Coach Shaun Derda. “Holy Mishawaka Catholic for a 36-26 grass who changed roles and and finishing with a two-footer to backs and layups from Derda Family has a good team, our kids victory, St. Anthony doubled up St. was no longer throwing passes, keep the Cougars in the game. and a shot from behind the arch responded at halftime and really Matthew, 34-17, Holy Cross upend- but was instead catching them In between some serious by Kaniewski pushed the lead to did a great job of pressuring the ed St. Jude, 35-22, and St. Joseph from a talented guard Braden razzle-dazzle from Franklin, he six by the Cougars, 33-27. ball and attacking the basket peppered St. Michael for the win. Kaniewski. would find the Trojans’ center, The nearest the Trojans and I think those two things Holy Family had stumbled a Roberto Miramontes for three would come after that was a attributed to our win.” couple of times but entered the layups of his own to counter the conventional three-point play “We played three good quar- A complete list of schedules and high- contest confidently against their Cougars. by Franklin cutting the deficit ters and just ran out of gas,” lights can be found at former comrades boasting a trio The first half became such a in half, but then it became the remarked Holy Family Skipper www.icclsports.org. 18 TODAY’S CATHOLIC January 17, 2016 Business Manager Author has tips for parents to encourage children to come back to Church COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. Media.” small groups, and I noticed that Saint Anthony Catholic Church in South Bend seeks a business (CNS) — It’s a scenario that will He recently was a guest the most pressing and pervasive manager. This is a full-time position with benefits. Qualifications probably play out in thousands on the radio show “The Joy of problem among many of the include accounting or business degree. Relevant experience of homes across the country this the Gospel,” hosted by Bishop people I encountered was that so helpful. Main duties include routine transaction processing, past Christmas: A young adult Michael J. Sheridan of Colorado many were distraught over sons tuition management; cash flow projections; budget development goes home for the holidays and Springs. and daughters who have left the announces that he or she no lon- Vogt said the inspiration for Church,” Vogt told The Colorado and overall fiscal management of church and school. ger attends Mass. his new book, “Return” — avail- Catholic Herald, the newspa- Interested parties can send resume or inquires to: How parents should respond able at www.returngameplan. per of the Diocese of Colorado Father David Ruppert is the subject of a new book com — grew out of his experi- Springs. and video series by Brandon ences. “Almost every place I went, I Saint Anthony Parish Office Vogt, content director for Word “Over the last several years, heard some version of, ‘My son, 2114 E. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46617 on Fire Catholic Ministries and I’ve been speaking around the my daughter, they went off to 574-282-2308 [email protected] author of the best-selling book, country at Catholic conferences college, they came home and “The Catholic Church and New and events, at parishes and in they don’t go to Mass or believe in God. I’m devastated. What should I do?’” Coordinator to Recent surveys of religious Director of Music & Liturgy practice among so-called “mil- Outward Bound Ministry lennials” confirmed the need Christ the King Parish in South Bend, Indiana The Center at Donaldson is seeking to fill our Coordinator of Outward Bound for such a book, said Vogt (pro- seeks a Director of Liturgy and Music. This person will be a part Ministry position. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has a nounced “Vott”). passion for reaching out and ministering to people through retreat ministry. “The second thing which of our Pastoral Team and will be responsible for planning parish reinforced this anecdotal evi- The job duties include working with the Director of Lindenwood Retreat & Con- liturgies in addition to leading all church choirs and cantors. dence was the release of the Pew ference Center to organize and lead retreats, conferences & programs, in addi- Religious Landscape Survey,” The successful applicant will be a skilled musician with experience tion to forming and maintaining partnerships within the communities we serve. he said. “One of the numbers planning liturgies and leading choirs. A master’s degree in Sacred The candidate must have demonstrated work experience with retreat ministry. that popped out: 50 percent of Familiarity with Catholic, ecumenical and interfaith traditions desirable. Some young Americans who were Music is preferred. A bachelor’s degree in a related field and raised Catholic no longer call travel will be required. We offer a friendly, caring work environment in a Chris- musical competency is required. A full job description is available themselves Catholic today. They tian oriented, mission based atmosphere, a competitive wage, and outstanding also found that 79 percent of on request. If you are interested in joining our team, please email benefit package. Résumé, including salary history should be submitted by people who drifted away from your cover letter and resume to: January 29, 2016, to: Catholicism did so before age 23. So these are predominantly Fr. Chris Rehagen, CSC at young people who are leaving The Center at Donaldson the Church in massive numbers, [email protected] or mail to www.thecenteratdonaldson.org and I felt like I needed to do Christ the King Catholic Church Attn: Human Resources something about it.” P.O. 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A volunteer sewing group makes curtains for the Vincent House Shelter.

Photos provided by Vincent Village Carmen and family are shown in front of the Vincent Village house they moved into after staying at the Vincent House and securing employment.

A child who just moved into a Vincent House duplex is shown above. Year of Mercy day 40 “Mercy is the force that reawakens us to new life and instills in us the courage to look to the future with hope.” Lincoln National — Pope Francis volunteers prepare a house ready for a fam- More photos showing works of mercy ily in Vincent can be found at MyYearofMercy.org Village. VINCENT VILLAGE All Saints “A Strategic Solution to Family Homelessness” Religious Goods Looking for volunteers, front-desk support. We also 8808 Coldwater Road - Fort Wayne - 260-490-7506 In Coldwater Centre at Wallen Road, 1.5 miles north of I-69 need help with baby items (diapers, wipes, pull-ups etc), Feel good about where you shop. All of the proceedsFeel good from our about stores are where reinvested you back shop. into our mission. hygiene items and your gently used appliances. All of the proceeds from our stores are reinvested •Crucifixes •Rosaries Your gift will provide transformational change and 4644 W. Westernback into Ave. our mission.• 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Feel good about where you shop. •Medals •Statues will help homeless families get back on their feet. 1827 North BendixAll of the proceeds Dr. from • 9our a.m.stores are reinvestedto 6 p.m. - 4644 W. Westernback into our mission. Ave. •Books •Bibles Email: [email protected] 2302 South Bend Ave.- 4644 W.• 10Western a.m. Ave. to 7 p.m. - 1827 North Bendix Dr. •Baptismal Gowns For donations:(260)456-4172 x 113 to learn more. - 1827 North Bendix Dr. - 2302 www.svdpsb.orgSouth- 2302 BendSouth Bend Ave. Ave. •Church Supplies (Able to pick up large appliances) www.svdpsb.org www.svdpsb.org

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