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www.archindy.org August 17, 2001 Vol. XXXX, No. 44 50¢ Indianapolis center-city students get ‘dream’ school By Jennifer Del Vechio The new building will be able to com- that represents more than a new place for neighborhoods across the nation were fortably handle as many 240 students. education. closing their doors, Archbishop Buechlein The dream to help more center-city Last year, 192 students attended Holy Instead, it’s a representation of what a rejected the trend. students has become a reality as Holy Cross Central School. Catholic school can do for a neighbor- Instead, he asked for a commitment to Cross Central School celebrates its open- The start of school Monday will hood in the center-city. the center-city, where the Church could ing day next week. begin with a special dedication “The impact for the commu- make a difference. More than 200 students will walk into ceremony at 8:15 a.m. that nity is great,” said Jerry Semler, “The archdiocese has a special interest their new $3 million school in Indian- includes morning prayer and who led the Building in and a commitment to the center-city apolis Aug. 20 to find more classrooms remarks by Archbishop Dan- Communities of Hope Cam- neighborhoods of Indianapolis,” the arch- and better facilities. iel M. Buechlein, Indian- paign that raised the money for bishop said in a statement on the cam- Gone is the 105-year-old brick school apolis Mayor Bart Peterson the school. “It’s an anchor for paign. “Here the needs are great. Hope building where students had to eat in their and other state and local civic the near east side. It revitalizes too often gives way to despair. Catholic classrooms because there wasn’t a cafete- representatives. BUILDING COMMUNITIES OF HOPE the neighborhood.” schools and the programs and services of ria. Students and teachers were cramped At 8:30 a.m., the school The school shines as an Catholic Charities are often the only hope for space and the old school had few bell will ring to continue the ceremonies. example of what hope can accomplish. children and their families have to change technological amenities. Later, students will walk into a building While many schools in center-city See SCHOOL, page 9 Vatican says Embryonic stem-cell debate continues Archbishop Milingo U.S. bishops decry to reconcile; wife Bush’s decision to threatens fast CNS photo from Reuters VATICAN CITY (CNS)—The Vatican approve funding for said Zambian Archbishop Emmanuel stem-cell research Milingo, who was married in a ceremony performed by the Rev. Sun Myung Moon WASHINGTON (CNS)—Days after three months ago, has decided to recon- President Bush’s decision to authorize cile with the Catholic Church. federal funds for embryonic stem-cell “After the lamentable events of which research only on existing cell lines, the he was a protagonist, he has decided to debate promised to continue in the spend a period of reflection and prayer in courts, in Congress and in Catholic and view of his full reconciliation,” Passionist pro-life circles. Father Ciro Benedettini, a Vatican spokes- Meanwhile, the real work was begin- man, said Aug. 11. ning at the National Institutes of Health, Within hours of the announcement, where a registry of the approximately 60 officials of Rev. Moon’s movement existing stem-cell lines worldwide was launched what they described on their being prepared for publication early next Web site as a “life-and-death war with a year. formidable, powerful enemy,” saying the In his weekly radio address Aug. 11, archbishop was being held “captive” by Bush said the issue of embryonic stem- the Vatican. cell research “lies at a difficult moral Maria Sung, the archbishop’s 43-year- intersection, juxtaposing the need to pro- old Korean wife, threatened to fast to tect life in all its phases with the prospect death unless Catholic Church officials of saving and improving life in all its permitted her to see him. She said she stages.” White House counselor Karen Hughes talks with President George W. Bush as he prepares for his might be pregnant with the archbishop’s Catholic reaction to Bush’s decision address on stem-cell research from his ranch in Crawford, Texas, on Aug. 9. In his televised speech, child, and she made a media-swamped reflected that difficult intersection, rang- the president said he would authorize federal funds for embryonic stem-cell research involving only visit to St. Peter’s Basilica Aug. 13 to ing from moral outrage to guarded the 60 or so existing stem-cell lines already developed by scientists. pray for her husband’s return. approval. Some praised Bush for refusing Father Benedettini, who said he was to allow the killing of human embryos will be so difficult in today’s cultural cli- even if the scientists were not involved in relaying information from the Congrega- for future research, while others said it mate that I regret the president’s decision removing them from the embryo. Doing tion for the Doctrine of the Faith, did not was morally unacceptable for scientists to to allow federal funding for experimenta- so involves “a close material cooperation indicate how long the 71-year-old former experiment with existing stem-cell lines tion on existing embryonic stem-cell in the production and manipulation of Vatican official was expected to stay in that had been obtained from embryos. lines,” he said. human embryos,” it said. seclusion. “While I applaud him for setting lim- A Vatican spokesman said he had no Human Life Advocates, a nonprofit “Maria Sung’s feelings deserve respect, its, the line which he has drawn is going comment on Bush’s decision. But in a group that had sued the federal govern- but so do the spiritual labors of to be very difficult to maintain, judging statement last year condemning research ment to stop embryonic stem-cell See ARCHBISHOP, page 2 from the comments of politicians calling on embryonic stem cells, the Pontifical research, said it would press forward with for no limits and of scientists who ques- Academy for Life explicitly ruled out the a lawsuit against the Bush decision. tion whether 60 stem-cell lines are suffi- sort of compromise settled on by the U.S. “To grant federal funds for research cient,” said Cardinal Bernard F. Law of leader. even for those 60 stem lines already har- Boston. The academy said it was immoral for vested violates federal law,” said Samuel B. “It is because maintaining his position scientists to use embryonic stem cells See STEM CELLS, page 2 Federal funding for embryonic stem-cell research unacceptable President Bush has supported a ban on The so-called promise of this medicine can be called such only when human cloning and promoted other pro- research, which the president alluded they are in the service of life. Embryonic life policies. How- to, is an empty promise. It is a promise stem cell research is not. ever, searching for a built on a premise that the end justifies As Pope John Paul II said in his political compro- the means. This is unacceptable in encyclical Evangelium Vitae (The Gospel mise, President Catholic moral teaching. We believe of Life), “The killing of innocent human Bush has chosen a that the means he proposes—use of creatures, even if carried out to help morally unaccept- embryonic cells (even those of the others, constitutes an absolutely unac- able political trade- embryos that have already been ceptable act.” off in his decision to destroyed)—is absolutely unacceptable. give federal funding Is it necessary to remind everyone that for research on each one of us began our lives as Archbishop Daniel embryonic stem embryos? Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. M. Buechlein cells. “Advancements” in science and Archbishop of Indianapolis Page 2 The Criterion Friday, August 17, 2001

president’s council on bioethics headed STEM CELLS by Leon Kass, a biomedical ethicist from continued from page 1 the University of Chicago. A survey released shortly before Bush’s Casey, senior staff counsel for the group. decision was announced showed that “We are going to argue that those 60 stem- Catholics who attend Mass weekly were cell lines require the destruction of more likely than the general population to embryos, which is a violation of the law.” follow the debate over embryonic stem-cell But those who do not think Bush went research very or somewhat closely and far enough pledged to continue the fight more likely to oppose such research. in Congress. The nationwide poll conducted in July “I intend to press for an early Senate and made public in August found that vote on my bill to allow federal funding 57 percent of adult Americans who are to extract stem cells from embryos “practicing Catholics” opposed govern- designed for destruction,” said Sen. Arlen ment funding for embryonic stem-cell Specter, R-Pa. research, compared to 39 percent of all Bishop Joseph A. Fiorenza of Americans and 30 percent of “nonpractic- Galveston-Houston, president of the U.S. ing Catholics.” and may be necessary; 4 percent said it Dr. Annemarie B. Moseley said her Conference of Catholic Bishops, called In the CNN/USA Today/Gallup survey, was not morally wrong but is unneces- company, Osiris Therapeutics in the Bush decision “morally unacceptable” which had a margin of error of plus or sary; and 7 percent had no opinion. Baltimore, is testing gene therapies and prayed the president would “return to minus 3 percentage points, 52 percent of The survey did not address the issue of involving adult mesenchymal stem cells a principled stand against treating some practicing Catholics said they had fol- adult stem-cell research, which Catholic that could repair bone loss caused by can- human lives as nothing more than objects lowed the stem-cell debate “very closely” leaders have been promoting as an alter- cer, regenerate cartilage in joints to slow to be manipulated and destroyed for or “somewhat closely,” compared to native to embryonic stem-cell research. the progress of arthritis, help cardiac research purposes.” 32 percent of nonpracticing Catholics and Adult stem-cell research already has muscle heal after a heart attack, and In his nationally televised address from 38 percent of the general population. been demonstrated to be viable and effec- accomplish other modern-day miracles. his ranch in Crawford, Texas, Bush also Asked to summarize their moral view tive in many uses and is “leading the But in the complex field of stem-cell announced his strong opposition to on embryonic stem-cell research, 20 per- way” in the biotechnology field, espe- research, Moseley said, scientists can human cloning, his support for “aggres- cent said it was morally wrong and cially in terms of the government only be sure that much is yet to be dis- sive federal funding of research on umbil- unnecessary; 34 percent said it was approval process, according to the presi- covered. ical cord, placenta, adult and animal stem morally wrong but may be necessary; dent and chief executive officer of a lead- “What’s the full potential?” she said. “I cells” and his plans to establish a 35 percent said it was not morally wrong ing biotech firm. don’t think anyone knows that.” †

sect, and publicly declare his loyalty to reconciliation process and planned to ARCHBISHOP the pope and acceptance of priestly meet with her in coming days. In his final celibacy. communication to her the same day, she continued from page 1 The Vatican called the meeting, which said, he warned that he was “facing a dif- was attended in part by a top doctrinal ficult fight, and that he was not free to CNS photo from Reuters Archbishop Emmanuel Milingo, who official, the beginning of a “dialogue talk but would call back soon.” freely chose a period of reflection and which one hopes will be able to have “If my husband wants to see me, prayer,” the spokesman said. positive developments.” which is what he has said every time he He said the archbishop, a former A tearful Sung, holding a press con- has talked, why won’t they let him?” she Vatican official, made the decision fol- ference Aug. 11 at a luxury hotel in said. lowing his surprise meeting with Pope Rome, told reporters she feared Catholic Sung later said she refused an Aug. John Paul II Aug. 7, in which the pontiff Church officials were preventing her 13 visit from a Vatican delegation that “paternally called him back to his husband from seeing her. claimed to bear a letter from her hus- responsibilities toward God and toward “I don’t know where he is, and I’m band. She said the delegation was led by the Church.” afraid of what is happening to him,” she an American priest who spoke Korean. At the time, the Vatican said the said, burying her face in her hands and “I will meet only with my husband,” meeting effectively suspended the doc- shaking with sobs. she said. trinal congregation’s July excommunica- She noted that Archbishop Milingo The Vatican press office would not tion warning to the archbishop. He had told reporters during his last public comment on the alleged delegation’s been given until Aug. 20 to leave his appearance in Rome Aug. 8 that he had to visit. wife, sever all ties with Rev. Moon’s consult with his wife about the The Rev. Phillip Schanker, a senior official of Rev. Moon’s organization, said its battle with the Vatican was not “a religious war,” but simply a campaign Volunteers are needed for to defend the human rights of Arch- Controversial Archbishop Emmanuel Milingo bishop Milingo and his wife. and his wife, Maria Sung, are seen in a photo National Catholic Youth Conference Sung said she would begin her hunger together as Sung reads a statement to the fast Aug. 14 and would continue until press on Aug. 11 in Rome. She told reporters Vatican officials put her in contact with she feared Vatican officials were preventing her The Archdiocese of Indianapolis will interactive theme park, a speech by Miss the archbishop or she died. husband from seeing her. host the National Catholic Youth America 2000, a service project on liter- “I love my husband and he loves me. Conference in December and needs help acy, workshops, and a speech by WTHR If necessary, I am ready to give my life marriage in a New York hotel had ever to make the event a success. Channel 13 television anchor Anne Ryder to find him,” said Sung, whom Rev. been legally registered. More than 28,000 Catholic youth from of Indianapolis. Moon personally selected to be the arch- “We got married in front of God and across the country will gather at the RCA To become a volunteer, visit the Web bishop’s wife. humanity,” Sung said. Dome and Convention Center in Indian- site at www.archindy.org/ncyc and fill out She told reporters Aug. 13 that she Rev. Schanker said the ceremony was apolis on Dec. 6-9. the on-line form or call Bernie Price at the might be pregnant. She said she would only a wedding “consecration” and each There are many different volunteer Catholic Youth Organization at 317-632- wait to do a pregnancy test until the couple was then responsible for register- opportunities available, such as helping 9311. archbishop was able to join her. ing their marriage with authorities. He with the Sunday liturgy, being a hospital- For more information about the con- Sung refused to answer persistent said he didn’t know whether registration ity aide, greeting people at the St. John ference, call Marlene Stammerman or questions about whether her May 27 occurred in the archbishop’s case. † the Evangelist Parish spirituality hub and Mary Gault at the archdiocesan Office helping with pedestrian traffic flow. for Youth and Family Ministries at 317- Highlights of the conference include an 236-1439 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1439. †

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By Mary Ann Wyand celebrated the funeral Mass at 11 a.m. on from the beginning of [priest] support principal of St. Mark School. His support Aug. 13 at St. Mark Church. More than groups over 25 years ago. enabled me to succeed in carrying out the Msgr. Richard C. Lawler nearly died of 80 diocesan priests, as well as Bene- “He was known as quiet, but not exces- educational mission [of the parish]. Not cancer seven years ago, then experienced dictine Archabbot Lambert Reilly and for- sively so,” Msgr. Easton said. “His era of only did he work hard, he truly enjoyed an extended remission from multiple mer Archabbot priesthood placed him squarely in a time his work. His wisdom and integrity were myeloma—an incurable bone marrow Bonaventure frame which spanned much of the guideposts for me in every way.” cancer—that amazed many people. Knaebel of Saint changes in the Church, yet he began his Lentz said her fondest memories of her The pastor of St. Mark Parish in Meinrad, concele- priesthood when little change was hap- pastor include “sharing birthdays, heart- Indianapolis for 16 years and longtime brated the liturgy. pening. So he has been in both worlds.” to-heart talks about education especially dean of the Indianapolis South Deanery Burial followed in During the homily, Msgr. Easton and his willingness to travel to Washing- died of complications from his illness on the Priests’ Circle described his friend as “a shepherd of ton, D.C., with me to claim St. Mark Aug. 9 at St. Francis Hospital and Health at Calvary souls … a teacher of the faith … and School’s Blue Ribbon Award from the Center in Beech Grove. He was 68. Cemetery in someone who together with his bishop U.S. Department of Education for excel- His brother, Father David J. Lawler, the Indianapolis. and fellow priests would be casting wide lence in education [for the 1985-86 school Catholic chaplain at Methodist Hospital in Msgr. Frederick the net to invite and enable people to year].” Indianapolis, remembered his older sib- C. Easton, vicar enter the Kingdom of God.” Msgr. Lawler was born on May 26, ling as a Christian pilgrim. Msgr. Richard C. judicial of the arch- Annette “Mickey” Lentz, secretary of 1933. He graduated from the former Saint “We often speak of ourselves as Lawler diocesan Metro- Catholic Education and Faith Formation, Meinrad High School, completed his brother priests, of the fraternity of the politan Tribunal, said her good friend and pastor excelled priesthood studies at Saint Meinrad priesthood and of Jesus Christ our eldest delivered the homily for his longtime at shepherding his congregation. Seminary and was ordained on May 11, brother,” he said. “What a privilege it was friend. “Msgr. Dick Lawler was a special 1959. to have had a biological brother who was Msgr. Lawler was “truly a priest to friend,” Lentz said. “He was a good and His first assignment was as an assistant such a wonderful man, a good priest and whom priests looked for consultation,” holy man. To me, he symbolized the pastor at the former Holy Trinity Parish in an all around good Christian pilgrim. He Msgr. Easton said. “He was always so vocation of the priesthood. He was truly New Albany. He also served as a high is at peace.” well balanced, and was a great listener. pastoral in his role as leader. It was a school instructor at Our Lady of Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein He and I were in the same support group privilege for me to work with him as See LAWLER, page 14 St. Augustine Parish in Jeffersonville to celebrate 150 years

By Brandon A. Evans people do show up,” Boggs said. Northam said the whole weekend has

On the southern boundary of the the theme of a homecoming for people Submitted Photo Archdiocese of Indianapolis, St. Augustine from all walks of life that have had interac- Parish is celebrating 150 years as a tion with either the church or the school. Catholic community. “There is a historical continuum that is The Jeffersonville parish, which has 559 interesting,” Father Vogelsang said of his registered households, sits near the Ohio parish. River. In 1851, the parish was called William “Bill” Hochadel, a parishioner St. Anthony, but the name was later for the past 75 years, has seen half of the changed to St. Augustine in tribute to its parish’s life pass before his eyes. first pastor, Father August Bessonies. “I fit right in because I’m almost as old “Every month we’ve been paying tribute as it is,” he joked. to St. Augustine’s,” said Janie Boggs, a “I think I received all of my sacraments member of the parish. She said this has at that church,” he said. “We were sort of a ranged from having more flowers in the laid-back church in the old days. It’s much sanctuary to selling T-shirts—all to honor better now—it’s really a vibrant church.” the sesquicentennial in small ways. Though he is active now in a limited Father Clifford Vogelsang, the pastor, sense because of health, Hochadel formerly said the big celebration in August coincides worked in maintenance at St. Augustine. with the feast of St. Augustine. “To me it was a pleasure, it was a joy,” The first-grade class of St. Augustine School gathers on the front steps in 1930.The Dominican Sisters A special Mass will be celebrated on he said. “I had the chance to be more aware of St. Katharine taught the children; on the left is Sister Xavier and on the right is Sister Theresè. Aug. 26 by Archbishop Daniel M. of the church and what the church was Buechlein at 11 a.m. EDT. The feast of about.” “Even without the school, we supported they would win again when there was a St. Augustine is two days later. Boggs said that the picnic will be a place education and faith formation in the arch- blue moon. Following the Mass, there will be a pic- to share memories and conversation. diocese,” Northam said, mentioning the Kempf said that after the team won the nic in the area adjacent to Queen of Heaven “We’re very proud of our church,” subsidies that the parish pays for the fami- next championship, they got a large blue Cemetery, which the parish owns. Northam said. “It couldn’t be replaced lies who want to send their children to balloon to bring to Father Deery at their There also will be an all-class reunion today; it couldn’t be replicated.” nearby Catholic schools. congratulatory dinner. on Aug. 25 for anyone who attended the “We just have a lot of good people, and Thomas Kempf, another lifetime Kempf continued to play an integral role former St. Augustine School, which served always have,” said Virginia Trump, the parishioner, attended the school and was a in St. Augustine history when his construc- grades one through eight. The cost will be administrative assistant for the parish. member of their infamous local basketball tion company built the parish hall in 1981 $5, and light snacks and drinks will be Northam attended to St. Augustine team. while Father Edward Ripperger was the served. School, as did his uncle. “It was a wonder- “I spent the best 10 years of my life at pastor. Kempf said that he had the architect No one in the parish knows how many ful school to go to,” he said. St. Augustine, even though it was an eight- design it so that it would blend in with the people to expect for the reunion because Boggs remembers her experience with year school,” he said. “I played on the bas- older church. the invitation was spread by word of mouth the school in an equally pleasant light. ketball team and we won the first two This sense of history blends into several and advertising. She was a member of the last graduating [Catholic Youth Organization] state cham- testimonies from parishioners of how “We’re probably missing a lot of people, class, as the school was closed in 1969. The pionships that they ever had.” vibrant the parish is, especially in its but there’s nothing we can do,” said Steve enrollment had dropped from a peak of 600 The first time the team won was in 1949, younger members. Northam, a parishioner at St. Augustine. students to 100, the facilities were aging and at a special dinner after the victory then “The spirit of St. Augustine’s is still very “It’ll be interesting to see how many and it could no longer be staffed. pastor Father Albert Deery told them that much alive,” Northam said. † TRI-COUNTY Keepsake Baby Pins Sterling Gift ASPHALT Silver or box Serving Indiana Since 1948 gold tone included — FREE ESTIMATES — • RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAYS • SEALCOATING Discounts for senior citizens Precious keepsake baby pins can be pinned to baby now and later transfered to chain as child and non-profit organizations grows. Many styles from which to choose. LICENSED & BONDED BY THE CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS The Village Dove CALL: 317-849-9901 722 E. 65th Street 11525 Lantern Road 7007 S. 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Seeking the Face of the Lord Official Weekly Newspaper of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler TheCriterion 1915 - 1994 Criterion Founding Editor Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher William R. Bruns, Executive Editor Greg A. Otolski, Managing Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus Growing desire Editorial for veneration of The Prayer of Jabez Blessed Sacrament (Last in a series) eader Marilyn Merkel was of the Gospel According to John. unhappy with the article about the All that success has brought criticism, here is a growing desire for ven- As Cardinal Ratzinger comments, Rbest-selling book The Prayer of as Del Vechio’s article reported. Besides eration of the Blessed Sacrament “Eucharistic personalism is a drive Jabez in our Aug. 3 issue. (See “Letters the criticism reported in that article, an in our parishes. With this in toward union, the overcoming of bar- to the Editor,” page 5.) She interpreted article in Our Sunday Visitor called the Tmind, and because of my devo- riers between God and man, between the article, by Jennifer Del Vechio, as an book a return to the old “Prosperity tion to the Blessed Sacrament, I return ‘I’ and ‘thou’ in the new ‘we’ of the attack on the book. We, rather, thought Gospel,” epitomized by Norman Vincent to this topic as I conclude my series communion of saints … . True, the that it was a balanced article that quoted Peale’s 1952 best-seller The Power of on the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharistic Body of the Lord is meant both those who like the book and those Positive Thinking. The basic premise is Eucharist. to bring us together, so that we who don’t. that God rewards faith with his blessings It is instructive to look at the histor- become his ‘true Body.’ But the gift It’s true that it has been a while since of wealth, good health and happiness. a religious book has been atop The New There is definitely some of that in the ical development of this practice. of the Eucharist can do this only York Times best-seller list. We do rejoice book, especially in the sentence, “If Some will be surprised to learn that, because in it the Lord gives us his with Ms. Merkel that a book containing Jabez had worked on Wall Street, he during the first millennium of true Body. Only the true Body in the the word of God has sold more than might have prayed, ‘Lord, increase the Christianity, there were no tabernacles Sacrament can build up the true Body 4 million copies and has found its way value of my investment portfolios.’ ” in our churches. (The word tabernacle, of the new City of God” (idem, p. 87- into the hands of people around the However, Wilkinson says that the plea or tent, has its origin in the Old 88). Thus, the eucharistic thought of globe. for more territory is “where you ask Testament as the place of special pres- the first and second millennia are The basic theme of the book is the God to enlarge your life so you can ence of the Lord.) In the first millen- truly connected. power of prayer and the belief that God make a greater impact for him.” nium of the Church, first the shrine of The point is, the Body and Blood will bless you if you turn your life over He emphasizes that our prayer that the Word, and then the altar, served as of Christ in the Eucharist is not just to him. There are dangers with the God will “enlarge our territory” should the sacred tent. In some churches, a some “thing.” The whole Christ, body prayer bordering on the superstitious if be a petition that God will expand our we were to think that saying the prayer opportunities and impact in such a way tent-like baldachin over the altar (e.g., and soul, divinity and humanity, is regularly will ensure that we will obtain that we will touch more lives for God’s the type seen in pictures of the main present. The Lord himself is present. what we pray for. glory. He says, correctly, “Whatever our altar in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome) As Cardinal Ratzinger puts it, Jabez is a character in the First Book gifts, education, or vocation might be, marked its sacredness. “Receiving the Eucharist does not of Chronicles, where he is listed as one our calling is to do God’s work on Only after centuries of passionate mean eating a ‘thing-like’ gift (Body of Judah’s descendants. Chronicles says earth.” The prayer, correctly understood, theological struggles and their result- and Blood?). No, there is person-to- that Jabez called on God with this is for God to use us to expand the oppor- ing clarifications, did consciousness person exchange, a coming of the one prayer: “Oh, that you would bless me tunities for doing God’s work on earth. of the permanent presence of Christ in into the other. The living Lord gives indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Understood in this way, there is noth- the consecrated host emerge more himself to me, enters into me, and your hand would be with me, and that ing wrong with Jabez’s prayer and no clearly. Reservation in ornamented invites me to surrender myself to him, you would keep me from evil, that I may reason why Catholics should not pray it. tabernacles followed, as did eucharis- so that the Apostle’s words come true not cause pain.” We already have numerous other similar That is the simple prayer that inspired prayers. For example, we ask God to tic devotions with monstrance and ‘[I]t is no longer I who live, but Christ the book by Bruce Wilkinson, founder bless us whenever we recite the prayer processions. who lives in me’ (Gal 2:20). and president of Walk Thru the Bible before meals and we ask God to keep us Because the formal veneration of Through history, there has been the Ministries. Wilkinson credits Jabez’s from evil whenever we recite the Our the sacrament emerged only in the deepening awareness that the person prayer with the success of his Bible Father. Middle Ages, one school of thought of Jesus Christ is there, and remains teaching ministry, which had spread to Oh yes, the Our Father—the Lord’s alleged that veneration of the there, in the consecrated bread and 39 countries by the end of 2000. Prayer. It’s not as short as the prayer of Eucharist was a medieval aberration. wine. As we experience the real God has definitely enlarged Jabez, but it is still the perfect prayer. It In his book, The Spirit of the meaning of his personal presence in Wilkinson’s territory. His organization doesn’t ask God to enlarge our territory, Liturgy, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger the depth of our human heart and conducts 2,500 Bible conferences a year but it does pray that God’s will be done writes that slogans such as “‘The mind—and senses, Cardinal Ratzinger and publishes 10 magazines each on earth as it is in heaven. That implies Eucharistic Gifts are for eating, not asserts, “the consequence is month. With the success of this book, that we are willing to do our part to see he has spun off several other projects that God’s will is done. And a quick for looking at’ are all too familiar and inescapable: ‘We must make a proper and has published another small book prayer to the Holy Spirit when opportu- the glib way such statements are made place for this Presence.’ And so little that is quickly climbing the best-seller nities arise can assure us that God’s is quite astonishing when we consider by little the tabernacle takes shape, list—Secrets of the Vine, on Chapter 15 hand will be with us. the intense debates in the history of and more and more … takes the place — John F. Fink dogma, theology and ecumenism previously occupied by the now dis- undertaken by the great theologians in appeared ‘Ark of the Covenant’ … the nineteenth century and the first [The Lord’s] presence really does Editor’s Note half of the twentieth. All that now now dwell among us—in the hum- seems to be forgotten.” (pp.85-86). blest parish church no less than in the In last week’s issue, the last line of inadvertently dropped. Cardinal Ratzinger notes that, grandest cathedral… .” the English version of Archbishop The column is reprinted in full in already for St. Paul, bread and wine The Eucharist in the tabernacle is Daniel M. Buechlein’s column, this issue on page 6. “Seeking the Face of the Lord,” was — WRB become the Body and Blood of Christ. not somehow in opposition to the He appeals to chapter 6 of St. John’s eucharistic celebration. In fact, it testi- Gospel as well as to the early martyrs fies to its fulfillment. For the Blessed Justin and Ignatius of Antioch and Sacrament hallows our churches. even to St. Augustine as testimony of Cardinal Ratzinger says it best: the Real Presence. “The church never becomes a lifeless Concern about veneration of the space but is always filled with the Blessed Sacrament can be valid if indi- presence of the Lord which comes out vidualism causes one to see the Eucha- of the celebration, leads us into it, and Published weekly except the last week of December and the first week of January. Mailing rist as primarily for “me.” We may not always makes us participants in the Address: 1400 N. Meridian Street, Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1717. Periodical lose the corporate sense of “we” in our cosmic Eucharist” (idem, pp. 89-90). Postage Paid at Indianapolis, IN. Copyright © 2001 Criterion Press, Inc. 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Arzobispo Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. God, for producing fruit for the kingdom of Surprised The Criterion God, and not simply looking for a get-rich- opposes Prayer of Jabez quick gimmick. After all, Scripture does not say that money is the root of all evil, I have just finished reading the article but rather that the love of money is the root Ms. Del Vechio wrote about The Prayer of all evil. Deseo creciente of Jabez. Unfortunately, when a paper like The I am quite surprised that The Criterion Criterion speaks so strongly in opposition would publish such an article. It seems to to something such as this little book, it me that Ms. Del Vechio read the prayer often discourages those Catholic individ- por la veneración del and not the book, that she has her own uals who may have received the courage interpretation of the prayer rather than to grow spiritually by having read this that of Bruce Wilkinson. book, or it may cause them to doubt While I agree that the prayer has many whether attempts at spiritual growth are Santísimo Sacramento different translations from all the different even worthwhile. My point is, as translations of the Bible, I would like to (Último de la serie) Catholics, we are called to keep our eyes suggest that most verses in Scripture have fixed on Christ, our redeemer, and to different versions depending on the trans- xiste un deseo creciente por la Ratzinger, “La personalidad de la measure all things in light of the Paschal lation used. Mystery. If a 93-page book has the mag- veneración del Santísimo Eucaristía es un camino hacia la unión, Quite frankly, I am appalled that The Sacramento en nuestras parro- la superación de barreras entre Dios y el netism to open just one heart to the mes- Criterion is not able to look past words to sage of Christ, then do we have the right Equias. Con esto en mente, y hombre, entre ‘tú’ y ‘yo’ en el nuevo see the impact this “little book” is having to discourage readers? debido a mi devoción por el Santísimo ‘nosotros’ de la comunión de los santos on our society. Should we not be rejoic- Sacramento, vuelvo a tocar este tema al … Cierto, el Cuerpo Eucarístico del By praying the prayer of Jabez, and ing that “over 4 million copies and a New praying with the books The Prayer of concluir mi serie sobre la Presencia Real Señor está supuesto para reunirnos, para York Times bestseller” containing the de Cristo en la Eucaristía. que nos convirtamos en su ‘Cuerpo ver- Jabez and Secrets of the Vine, I have been Word of the Lord has found its way into drawn into a deeper relationship with Es ilustrativo observar el desarrollo dadero’. Pero el regalo de la Eucaristía the hands of people around the globe? histórico de esta práctica. Algunos se sólo puede hacer esto porque en el Jesus Christ resulting in a greater desire Christians have been silent far too long, for the Word and the Eucharist. sorprenderán al conocer que durante el Señor nos da su Cuerpo verdadero. especially Catholic Christians. Now when primer milenio de Cristiandad no había Sólo el Cuerpo verdadero en el I have not grown wealthy with money there has been a major thrust toward and dollars since I was first introduced to tabernáculos en nuestras iglesias. (La Sacramento puede construir al Cuerpo evangelization our own archdiocesan palabra tabernáculo o tienda, tiene su verdadero de la nueva Ciudad de Dios” The Prayer of Jabez in a homily on Catholic newspaper seems to be trying to Pentecost, but I have grown spiritually origen en el Antiguo Testamento, como (ídem, Pág. 87-88). Aunque el pen- squelch the enthusiasm. el lugar especial de la presencia del samiento eucarístico del primer y wealthy through my desire for a closer Any individual having read the entire walk with God and through my desire to Señor.) En el primer milenio de la segundo milenio están verdaderamente book would realize that Bruce Wilkinson Iglesia, primero en el relicario de la conectados. boldly expand my territories and share is talking far more about spreading the God with others. Please don’t discourage Palabra, y luego en el altar, presentado El punto es, el Cuerpo y la Sangre de word of the Lord and gaining ground for como el tabernáculo sagrado. En algu- Cristo en la Eucaristía no sólo son una using this prayer for spiritual growth. Let God than he is about accumulating mater- us get past the verbiage of translation or nas iglesias, una tienda en forma de bal- “cosa”. El Cristo entero, cuerpo y alma, ial wealth. If God has blessed and pros- daquín sobre el altar (por ejemplo, como divinidad y humanidad, están presentes. what might happen if we expect abun- pered him in the process, then praise be dance from God. Are we not called to el tipo visto en los cuadros del altar El Señor está presente. Como lo expone to God! principal en la Basílica de San Pedro en el Cardenal Ratzinger, “El recibir la seek the Lord and to bear fruit through If Ms. Del Vechio would happen to go evangelization? Then evangelize! Roma) marca su santidad. Eucaristía no significa estar comiendo on to read Bruce Wilkinson’s book Secrets Sólo después de siglos de apasiona- “algo” como un regalo (¿El Cuerpo y la of the Vine, she would find out that this Marilyn Merkel, Floyds Knobs dos forcejeos teológicos y sus clarifi- Sangre?). No, existe un intercambio de author is quite aware that he is working for (See related editorial on page 4.) cantes resultados, emergió más clara- persona-a-persona, una venida del uno mente la conciencia de la presencia per- al otro. Research for the Church/James D. Davidson manente de Cristo en la Hostia El Señor vivo se me entrega, entra en Consagrada. A esto le siguió el guardar- mí, y me invita a rendirme ante Él, para las en tabernáculos ornamentados, como que las palabras del Apóstol se convier- Is the Church less racist/sexist lo hicieron las devociones eucarísticas tan en verdaderas ‘Y ya no soy quien con la custodia y procesiones. vive, sino que es Cristo quien vive en Debido a que la veneración formal mí’. (Gálatas 2:20). than American society? del sacramento sólo surgió en la edad A través de la historia, ha existido un Racism refers to the use of race as a believe the Church is one of the most media, una escuela del pensamiento profundo conocimiento de que la per- criterion to allocate power, privilege and important parts of their lives; attend Mass alegó que la veneración de la Eucaristía sona de Jesucristo está allí, y per- prestige. It is evident on a weekly basis; have a high school era una aberración medieval. manece allí, en el pan y vino con- in the fact that whites education or less; say they would never En su libro, The Spirit of the Liturgy sagrado. Cuando nosotros experimenta- have more access to leave the Church; are men; and are (El Espíritu de la Liturgia), El mos el verdadero significado de su pres- social, economic and Hispanic (the Church’s largest racial/eth- Cardenal Joseph Ratzinger escribe que encia personal en lo profundo de nue- political advantages nic group). los eslóganes tales como “los Regalos stro corazón y mente humana—y senti- than racial minorities. The groups that are more skeptical de la Eucaristía son para comer, no dos, el Cardenal Ratzinger afirma que, Sexism concerns include Catholics who say the Church is para mirar” son muy familiares y la “la consecuencia es ineludible: the use of gender as a not a very important part of their lives; manera locuaz con que se hacen tales ‘Debemos hacer un lugar apropiado selection criterion, seldom or never attend Mass; have com- declaraciones realmente nos asombra para esta Presencia’. Y así el with men ranking pleted college or more; can imagine con- cuando consideramos los intensos tabernáculo toma forma, cada vez más higher than women in ditions under which they might leave the debates en la historia del dogma, de la … toma el lugar previamente ocupado most spheres of life. Racial and sexual Church; are women; and are not Hispanic. teología y del ecumenismo emprendi- por el ‘Arca de Convenio’ ya desapare- inequalities are well-documented charac- There are smaller differences between dos por los grandes teólogos en el cida … La presencia real del Señor real- teristics of American society. other groups. For example, cradle siglo XIX y la primera mitad del siglo mente mora entre nosotros—en la más Because the Church is deeply embed- Catholics are a bit more likely than con- XX. Todo aquello parece haberse olvi- humilde de las parroquias no menos que ded in American society, it is reasonable verts to agree that the Church is less dado” (Pág. 85-86). en la más grande de las catedrales … .” to assume that it shares at least some of racist and sexist (51 percent vs. 42 per- El Cardenal Ratzinger hace notar La Eucaristía en el tabernáculo no society’s racist and sexist tendencies. Yet, cent). Fifty-five percent of older (pre- que, para San Pablo, el pan y el vino está de algún modo en oposición a la in light of sacred Scriptures and Church Vatican II) Catholics think the Church is se convierten en el Cuerpo y la Sangre celebración de la Eucaristía. De hecho, traditions emphasizing unconditional love less prejudiced, compared to 47 percent de Cristo. Él se apoya en el capítulo 6 es testigo de su cumplimiento. Ya que el and social justice, it also is reasonable to of middle age (Vatican II) Catholics and del evangelio de San Juan, así como en Santísimo Sacramento santifica nuestras expect the Church to be less racist and 48 percent of young (post-Vatican II) alguno de los primeros mártires, iglesias. sexist than society as a whole. Catholics. Justino e Ignacio de Antioquia, e El Cardenal Ratzinger lo dice mejor: While I do not have evidence indicat- There were no significant differences incluso San Agustín como testimonios “La iglesia nunca se vuelve un espacio ing the extent to which the Church actu- between Catholics based on marital sta- de la Presencia Real. sin vida, pero siempre está lleno con la ally is less prejudiced than other parts of tus, family income or years of Catholic La preocupación sobre la veneración presencia del Señor que viene de la cel- society, I do have data indicating the schooling. del Santísimo Sacramento puede ser vál- ebración, nos lleva en Él, y siempre nos extent to which Catholics perceive their There is both good news and bad news ida si el individualismo le hace ver a hace partícipes en la Eucaristía cós- Church as being less racist and sexist. In in these findings. The bad news is that uno la Eucaristía principalmente como mica” (ídem, pp. 89-90). a 1999 national survey, colleagues and I nearly half of all Catholics, and about para “uno mismo”. No podemos perder La devoción auténtica al Santísimo asked American Catholics to respond to one-third of the most committed el sentido corporativo del “nosotros” en Sacramento lleva a la comunión de la this statement: “There is less racism and Catholics, perceive the Church in a nega- nuestra fe porque la Eucaristía tiene Eucaristía, no al individualismo. † sexism in the Catholic Church than there tive light. Moreover, as I have shown in como meta el transformarnos en la is in the society as a whole.” Here’s what other columns, Catholics’ attachment to unidad del Cuerpo Resucitado de Cristo. Traducido por: Language Training we found. the Church is declining. The continuing Como lo comenta el Cardenal Center, Indianapolis Catholics are almost equally divided decline in commitment leads me to on this issue. Fifty percent believe there is believe that Catholics’ confidence in the less racism and sexism in the Church; Church will continue to decline in the La intención del Arzobispo Buechlein para vocaciones en agosto 45 percent disagree; and 5 percent are not years ahead. Conocimiento de la Parroquia: Que cada parroquiano sea consciente de su sure. It also is bad news that women are papel para fomentar todas las vocaciones y anime a nuestros jóvenes a con- Which Catholics are most likely to more likely to harbor misgivings than siderar la vida sacerdotal y religiosa. agree that the Church is less racist and men. Church leaders clearly have work to sexist than the rest of society? Six groups do if they are to persuade women that the stand out. These include Catholics who See DAVIDSON, page 8 Page 6 The Criterion Friday, August 17, 2001

Check It Out . . . Seeking the Face of the Lord Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein will St. Mary Academy. celebrate a Mass for Life as part of the Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. archdiocesan Helpers of God’s Precious Meals on Wheels is seeking church Infants monthly pro-life ministry at groups to help conduct a survey of Indian- Reprinted in its entirety from Aug. 10 issue. 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 18 at St. Andrew the apolis’ homebound population. The orga- Apostle Church, 4052 E. 38th St., in nization is recruiting 5,000 volunteers to Indianapolis. Archbishop Buechlein also visit 250,000 homes on Sept. 22. The will lead a rosary procession to a nearby effort, with funding from Lilly Endow- God’s sacrificial abortion clinic then conclude the pro-life ment Inc, will identify people confined to prayers with Benediction at the church. their homes and offer them free referral For more information, call Servants of the systems to help them gain access to social Gospel of Life Sister Diane Carollo, services in the area. To assist with the pro- love is as close as director of the archdiocesan Office of Pro- ject, call 317-466-2425. Life Activities, at 317-236-1521 or 800- 382-9836, ext. 1521. Laudis Cantores (Praise Singers), the principal choir of SS. Peter and Paul parish Church Mount St. Francis Retreat Center will Cathedral in Indianapolis, will begin its have a Golden Age Middle-Week Retreat choir season under the direction of Ed (Ninth in a series) called “The Gospel Call to the Kingdom” Greene from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sept. 10 on Sept. 4-6. The suggested offering is $95. at the cathedral. If you have choral experi- For more information, call 812-923-8817. ence and would like more information, don’t understand how people who (Ignatius Press, San Francisco, call 317-634-4519, ext. 14. have been baptized and raised in 2000). A holy hour for an end to abortion will the Catholic tradition can leave There are three levels of time and be held from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on “What is the Old Testament?” with Ithe Church for another religion space present in the Eucharist. Aug. 20 at St. Martin of Tours Church in Franciscan Sister Barbara Leonhard, will and be comfortable with what is lost. Cardinal Ratzinger likens the three Louisville. For more information, call be offered as an Ecclesial Lay Ministry Why don’t they miss the sacramental levels to the manner in which the 502-582-2827. course beginning Sept. 10 for 10 weeks. life of our Church? Why does it not Church Fathers used to refer to the The class, at the Batesville Deanery Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Center in Oldenburg, runs from 6:30 p.m. disturb them if Sunday worship is relationship of the Old Testament, Carmel, in the Lafayette diocese, will pre- to 9:30 p.m. To register, call 317-955- basically reduced to reading from the the New Testament and the not-yet- sent an apologetics workshop titled “A 6451. The cost is $150. Subsidies may be Bible, hearing a sermon and hymn- fulfilled kingdom of God. Reason and a Hope: Gentle Answers to available. singing? “The Church Fathers described the Fundamentalist Objections Concerning It must be that these folks have various stages of fulfillment, not just the Catholic Church.” Mass is at 8 a.m. A pilgrimage to Mother Angelica’s never sensed the profound mystery as a contrast between Old and New with registration at 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 25 The Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament in involved in the Eucharist of our Testament, but as the three steps of in the parish hall. The speaker is John Hanceville, Ala., is scheduled on Church and what it means in our life shadow, image and reality. In the Johnson, a former Baptist minister who Sept 4-6. Those attending will stay at with God. Church of the New Testament, the converted to Catholicism. Bring your St. Bernard’s Retreat House, attend a live However poorly the Eucharist may shadow has been scattered by the Bible and the Catechism of the Catholic show of “Mother Angelica Live” in Church. The cost is $5. For more informa- Birmingham and participate in a retreat in be celebrated, what happens is more image ‘[T]he night is far gone, the tion, call 317-846-3475. Hanceville. The cost is $260. For more profound than what meets the eye. It day is at hand’ (Rom 13:12). But, as information, contact the Marian Center of is more than a Bible service, though St. Gregory the Great puts it, it is still Saint Meinrad Archabbey and School of Indianapolis at 317-924-3982. the celebration of the Word of God is only the time of dawn, when darkness Theology in St. Meinrad will sponsor a an essential part of it. and light are intermingled. The sun is retreat on laity on Aug. 24-26. The topic, The Richmond Catholic Community It is also more than a “stylized” rising, but it has still not reached its “The Laity: Apostles in the World,” will will have its first Richmond Catholic meal. Although admittedly complex, zenith. Thus the time of the New be led by Benedictine Father Adrian Burke. Schools Alumni Homecoming along with our understanding of “mystery” in Testament is a peculiar kind of ‘in- It will look at the Second Vatican Council a picnic at 11:15 a.m. on Aug. 19 at the the Eucharist is important if we are to between,’ a mixture of ‘already and document “Decree on the Apostolate of the Middlefork Reservoir. There will be Mass Lay People” as well as Scripture to assist at 11:15 a.m. followed by a picnic lunch sense its true nature. And so I want to not yet.’ The Kingdom has not yet participants in reflection on the lay person’s at 12:30 p.m. Bring blankets or chairs and describe in more depth what goes on arrived in its fullness” (cf. Ibid. p. 54). vocation as “apostles in the world” as the food. Hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks at any Mass, whether celebrated with Applying this way of looking at central element of a lay Christian spiritual- will be provided. To register and for direc- solemnity or in utter simplicity. the relationship of time and space to ity. The cost is $150 per person. For more tions, call 800-755-1616 or e-mail mor- Liturgical mystery has to do with the liturgical mystery, the cardinal information, call 800-581-6905. [email protected]. space and time. The words of Christ at points to the three levels present at the Last Supper form the core of the celebration of Mass. The first is The St. Mary Academy Class of 1951 The Carmel Deanery Serra Club will Christian liturgy. The Eucharist we the level of Christ’s actual institution will celebrate its 50th class reunion at have their annual Clergy Recognition celebrate today was truly derived from of the Eucharist at the Last Supper. 5 p.m. on Aug. 25 at the Scottish Rite Dinner on Sept. 10 starting with a Cathedral’s Truman Room in Indian- 5:30 p.m. Mass and a 7 p.m. dinner at the Hebrew liturgies of the synagogue The second level is the making pre- apolis. The social hour begins at 5 p.m. St. Louis de Montfort Parish in Fishers. The and Temple. In place of Temple sacri- sent of the Paschal Mystery, the real with an optional photo at 6:30 p.m. and guest speaker is Rt. Rev. Lambert Reilly, fice, we have the Eucharistic Prayer, liturgical level revealed in the words dinner at 7 p.m. The cost is $35. On Aug. archabbot of Saint Meinrad in which presents what Jesus did at the and actions of Christ at the Last 26, there will be a 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Meinrad. The cost is $25 per person. To Last Supper, and then the giving of Supper. St. Mary Church in Indianapolis, followed R.S.V.P., call Jill Leatherman at 317-873- Communion, the consecrated gifts. “Now if past and present penetrate by a noon tour of the former 2885. † This isn’t playacting about something one another in this way, if the past and gone forever. As noted in my essence of the past is not simply a VIPs . . . previous teaching, the Mass has mean- thing of the past but the far-reaching ing in relation to something that really power of what follows in the present, Family Life Office, now retired, was happens, to a reality that is substan- then the future, too, is present in recently elected president of the Pike tially present. what happens in the liturgy: it ought Township School Board. Dillon is also a “Otherwise it would lack real con- to be called, in its essence, an antici- member of the editorial committee of the tent, like bank notes without funds to pation of what is to come. board of directors of Criterion Press, Inc. cover them. ... In our celebration of “Sacrifice has become gift, for the the Eucharist, we not only receive Body given in love and the Blood Franciscan Sister Lavonne Long, something from the past, but we given in love have entered, through who is celebrating the 60th anniversary of become contemporaries with what the Resurrection into the eternity of her profession of vows with the Congre- gation of the Sisters of the Third Order of lies at the foundation of that liturgy. love, which is stronger than death. St. Francis in Oldenburg, will be honored Here is the real heart and grandeur of Without the Cross and Resurrection, during an all-school Mass at 2 p.m. on the celebration of the Eucharist, Christian worship is null and void, Sept. 14 at the Father Thomas Scecina which is more, much more, than a and a theology of liturgy that omitted Memorial High School gymnasium in meal. In the Eucharist we are caught any reference to them would really Earl and Margaret Harpenau, mem- Indianapolis. A short reception will fol- up and made contemporary with the just be talking about an empty game” bers of St. Susanna Parish in Plainfield, low in the school cafeteria. Sister Paschal Mystery of Christ, in his (Ibid., p. 57). will celebrate their 50th wedding anniver- Lavonne has served in various ministries passing from the tabernacle of the We don’t understand the mystery sary on Aug. 18. They were married on at Scecina for 47 years. For more infor- transitory to the presence and sight of of God, nonetheless we sense the that date in 1951 at St. Malachy Church in mation, call the school at 317-356-6377. Brownsburg. The couple will celebrate God.” So writes Cardinal Joseph immensity of his sacrificial love in with a 9 a.m. Mass on Aug. 19 at James McLinn has been named vice- Ratzinger in a new and important the gift he shares! And it is as close St. Susanna Church. A reception at the president of Cathedral High School in work, The Spirit of the Liturgy, p. 57, as our parish Church. † Plainfield Elk’s Club will be at 2 p.m. on Indianapolis. He is a 1970 graduate of Aug 18. They have two children: Denise Cathedral. He has worked there for 28 Archbishop Buechlein’s intention for vocations for August Clark and the late Brenda Harpenau. They years and will continue as director of also have three grandchildren. alumni, director of financial aid and Parish Awareness: that all parishioners will be aware of their role in promoting admission liaison. He and his wife, all vocations and have the awareness especially to encourage our youth to con- St. Thomas Aquinas parishioner Peggy, are members of Holy Spirit Parish sider the priestly and religious life. Valerie Vance Dillon of Indianapolis, in Indianapolis. They are the parents of founding director of the archdiocesan two children. † The Criterion Friday, August 17, 2001 Page 7 Page 8 The Criterion Friday, August 17, 2001 Archbishop tells educators to focus on the divinity of Christ

By Karen Oddi For them, as well as for all generations that will sustain them in their evangelizing of Jesus Christ, Father Farrell said. to follow, the Transfiguration is a source of role and make the face of Christ visible in “It’s great to be connected, but one has BLOOMINGTON—School principals “encouragement in faith” and a means of good times and in bad. to be invested,” he said. and parish administrators of religious edu- growing stronger toward acceptance of the The keynote speaker on Aug. 7 was Both groups of administrators held busi- cation from across the archdiocese gathered cross of Christ, Archbishop Buechlein said. Father James Farrell, pastor of Our Lady of ness meetings to prepare for the coming at Bloomington on Aug. 6-8 to prepare for The archbishop noted that Catholic edu- Lourdes and St. Bernadette Parishes in school and parish program year. The new the start of a new school year. cators have a privileged role in the evange- Indianapolis. principals and parish administrators were “Building Communities” was the theme lizing mission of the Church and are urged Father Farrell continued to build on the introduced to the group. Each new of this year’s conference, which focused on to take seriously Pope John Paul II’s call to theme presented by the archbishop as he employee was assigned an experienced the leadership role of Catholic educators in evangelize—not only to talk about Jesus talked about a wide range of his life experi- mentor for a year. fostering faith-filled communities amidst Christ, but to “show” the face of Christ to ences from his childhood in Indianapolis to Several Catholic publishers and other the daily challenges of family, society, the world. his delight in the color and diversity of a exhibitors were on hand to display and talk school and parish life. The archbishop stressed that the portrait huge papal audience in Rome, and from the about their religious education materials In his homily during the liturgy on of Christ that Catholic educators show must poverty he witnessed while working in and programs. Common prayer experi- Aug. 6, the Feast of the Transfiguration, be the whole Christ, the divinity so clearly Uganda to the joys and sorrows of individ- ences, meal, and other activities as well as Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein noted that shown in the Gospel of the Transfiguration uals and families throughout the archdio- a variety of workshop sessions filled out the the apostles Peter, James and John were the as well as the human side of Jesus Christ— cese. Each story, regardless of its setting, remainder of the three days. earliest “eyewitnesses to the divinity of teacher, pastor, prophet and friend. For the had one thing in common—the presence of At the close of the conference, Annette Jesus Christ.” divine Jesus, the Son of God, is the source Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy “Mickey” Lentz, Secretary for Catholic Spirit—the Church in community. Education and Faith Formation, led a final Father Farrell emphasized the impor- prayer of commissioning for service, as tance of having catechetical and educa- each participant chose a symbolic wooden tional leaders who are flexible and who building block of community with the realize that there is no way to foresee what name of another administrator to pray for challenges lie ahead when they assume in the months ahead. their roles. Unexpected conflict, confronta- The conference was planned and imple- tion and misunderstanding can be signs of mented by a committee of principals and CARE SHARE vitality in a parish, he said, and, if handled parish administrators of religious education well, will lead to healing relationships and under the direction of Rita Parsons, with forgiveness. assistance from the Office of Catholic Leaders are called to be open to the Education staff. insights of others and to extend forgiveness Join in taking the word of Jesus to the ends of the earth. as Jesus did—to be for every member of (Karen Oddi is associate director of reli- the community they serve a true reflection gious education for the archdiocese.) † Photo by Fr.Photo by S.J. Joe Folzenlogen,

Kent Schwartz, principal of Holy Name School in Beech Grove; Kathy Wilt, director of religious educa- tion at Holy Family Parish, New Albany; Sandy Stanfield, principal of St. Ambrose School, Seymour and Betty Popp, principal of St. Lawrence School, Indianapolis, work on a team-building activity.

Mass on a regular basis are most likely to DAVIDSON see the Church as being less prejudiced continued from page 5 than other spheres of American society. There also is good news that Hispanics and people with a high school education Church can be a force for racial and sex- or less have not lost confidence in the ual justice. Church. The good news is that Catholics who are most highly attached to the Church (James D. Davidson is professor of sociol- have the most favorable perceptions. ogy at Purdue University in West Our Holy Father Pope John Paul II summons us Those who believe the Church is an Lafayette, Ind. His latest book is American to profess our faith in new and effective ways as important part of their lives, say they are Catholics: Gender, Generation, and he urges us to go forward in hope and love. He not likely to leave the Church and attend Commitment (Alta Mira Books, 2001). † challenges us to build a future befitting the dignity of the human person.

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Prayer in the Catechism/Fr. John E. Pollard Expressions of prayer

Eighth in a series Like Jesus, we pray with all that we are,

everything that makes us up: body, soul CNS photo he Catechism of the Catholic and spirit. In vocal prayer, our interior Church now takes up the life of life and our exterior life combine to Tprayer. We have come to know express the dependency of our whole what it means to pray “at all times.” being on God. Vocal prayer also lets Now we come to learn what it means to others know who we are, how we long pray at specific times, in certain ways for communion with God and what we and according to ponder in the depths of our souls. Vocal definite rhythms. prayer allows people to communicate The liturgical their innermost thoughts to one another, year with its to form a community of prayer and to cycles and great build up the body of Christ. feasts provides Like all Christian prayer, meditation the fundamental is a quest for union with Christ. It is dis- rhythm for the tinct from the prayer of the lips that life of Christian blesses and adores, pleads, intercedes on prayer. The behalf of others, praises and gives week begins thanks. Meditation seeks to know what with the celebra- the Lord is asking in order to conform Fr. John E. Pollard tion of the to his will. It is also distinct from con- Lord’s resurrection on Sunday, the templation, the humble prayer of union Lord’s day. We keep it holy by prayer with the Triune God. Meditation con- that is centered on the Eucharist. The nects the other two expressions of daily rhythm of prayer includes the prayer in the Christian Tradition. Liturgy of the Hours, morning and Meditative prayer is difficult to sus- evening prayer, and grace before and tain. Texts, such as sacred Scripture, the after meals. The Christian life is lived in writings of the spiritual fathers, liturgi- Parishioners at Prince of Peace Church in Plano, Texas, walk along a labyrinth as a contem- measures marked by the daily, weekly cal and theological books, poetry and plative form of prayer. The 36-square-foot canvas is modeled after a labyrinth on the floor of Chartres Cathedral in France. and yearly rhythm of prayer. There are classical ascetic works help us concen- three major expressions of prayer in the trate on what the Lord is asking. with God in Christ by the power of the We enter in silence, longing to hear the Christian Tradition: vocal prayer, medi- Religious art such as icons, religious Holy Spirit. It is not concerned with Father speak the Word of God to us. We tation and contemplation. The catechism objects, symbols and sacred images also understanding—even understanding enter as the beloved in search of the one takes up each one. raise our minds to the level of attention what the Lord asks. It is concerned with who first loved us. But we do not enter God revealed himself to us through required to meditate. Meditative prayer a person, Jesus, and in Jesus, the Father. passively, for the attentiveness needed in his Word. We respond to that revelation centers above all on the mysteries of Contemplative prayer is the soul’s lov- contemplative prayer is the obedience of through our words. God invites us into Christ. But meditation advances by con- ing search for her Bridegroom. The faith. communion with him through his Word stantly allowing the mysteries of Christ search is concentrated on Jesus because “Contemplation is the simplest by the power of the Spirit. We respond and sacred texts that interpret them to he is the one who leads us into commu- expression of the mystery of prayer. It is to God’s invitation to communion with confront the reality of our everyday nion with God; Jesus is the singular a gift, a grace; it can be accepted only in him through our words prompted by the lives. This process keeps the focus on way of prayer. humility and poverty. Contemplative Spirit and addressed to God’s Word, his the central question of meditative Attention to the Lord himself consti- prayer is a covenant relationship estab- only-begotten Son. Just as speech is a prayer: What is the Lord asking? tutes contemplation. Contemplation is a lished by God within our hearts. Con- part of human nature, vocal prayer is a “Meditation engages thought, imagi- gaze of faith, fixed on Jesus. The focus templative prayer is a communion in natural part of the Christian life. Human nation, emotion and desire. This mobi- is resolute, unswerving. To keep it cen- which the Holy Trinity conforms man, beings naturally want to communicate lization of faculties is necessary in order tered requires self-renunciation, for no the image of God, to his likeness” with one another. Speech is an obvious to deepen our convictions of faith, distraction, not even the thought of our (#2713). means of that communication. The prompt the conversion of our heart and self, can divert our attention from the Contemplative prayer is the prayer of Christian life naturally seeks commu- strengthen our will to follow Christ” fixed gaze of Christ. The Son of God is simple esteem and respect, the prayer in nion. Vocal prayer is the language of (#2708). the heart’s only desire. And the heart is stillness, the prayer in darkness, the that communion. Contemplation is the humble prayer the place where our desire for God and prayer of complete union in which God Jesus expressed his interior relation- of union with the Triune God. The cate- his desire for us encounter one another. bonds the soul to himself in such a way ship with his Father in the Spirit. He chism offers St. Teresa of Avila’s defini- Contemplative prayer is Christocentric that the soul seems to stand outside prayed the prayers of ancient Israel tion of contemplative prayer as the para- concentration. itself. Contemplation is silent love. aloud, instructed his disciples in prayer, digm: The Holy Spirit invites us into con- taught them to speak the Our Father, and “Contemplative prayer in my opin- templative prayer. We enter with poverty (Father John E. Pollard, a priest of the raised his voice in grateful blessing and ion is nothing else than a close sharing of spirit and humility of heart. We enter Archdiocese of Chicago, is the former agonizing petition. We are the bodies of between friends; it means taking time as a child, totally dependent on the executive director for the U.S. bishops’ our souls as well as the souls of our bod- frequently to be alone with him who Father. We enter as a sinner, in absolute catechism office. He is currently help- ies, and it is our nature to express our we know loves us” (#2709). need of God’s mercy. We enter as the ing the U.S. bishops prepare the new interior thoughts and feelings outwardly. Contemplative prayer seeks union vanquished, in surrender to the victor. National Directory for Catechesis.) †

building means more children can be helped. school will make a big difference for the Catholic school teachers and administra- SCHOOL Center-city schools serve children pri- neighborhood. tors, to assess and report on student per- marily from the surrounding neighbor- Lawson, who also lives in the neighbor- formance and to serve the needs of spe- continued from page 1 hoods. Many of these children come from hood, said the new school and the response cial student populations, such as the their lives and become productive members homes below the federal poverty level. to it has been “overwhelming.” increasing number of Hispanic students of the community.” Nearly one-third have household incomes “It’s a positive outreach to the commu- and special-needs students. The school became a reality through the below $14,000 annually. nity,” she said. “It’s a safe environment. The grant will help nearly 13,000 stu- Archdiocese of Indianapolis’ Building Half of the students are being raised by Not only is the structure academics, but dents in 29 Catholic elementary schools Communities of Hope campaign that raised a single parent and the majority of students morals and how to help the children emo- and four interparochial high schools in $29 million, including $11 million in in Catholic schools, 65 percent, are not tionally. It’s an all-around picture.” Marion County. deferred gifts, to help rebuild and renovate Catholic. While students, teachers, staff and “We’re very appreciative of Lilly center-city Catholic schools and grow At Holy Cross Central School, 56 percent donors will celebrate the success that Holy Endowment for their faith in and commit- endowments to support ongoing tuition of the student population is not Catholic and Cross Central can offer, it doesn’t stop ment to our project to the inner city,” assistance and social service programs. 47 percent of the students are eligible for with the new school building. Semler said. Holy Cross Central is the second center- free or reduced price lunches. The first phase of Building Commun- The archdiocese will coordinate the city school the archdiocese has rebuilt in the Those statistics show that Catholic ities of Hope dealt with infrastructure and grant under Excellence in Catholic past two years. Holy Angels School in schools can make a difference, said Semler, endowment needs. Expectations for Education, or Project Indianapolis was the first. The campaign also also the chairman, president and chief execu- Now, the archdiocese will proceed with EXCEED. The archdiocese must raise allowed for three major renovations at cen- tive officer of American United Life raising the bar on its education expecta- $5 million to match the grant. ter-city Catholic schools totaling $892,858. Insurance Company in Indianapolis. tions, Semler said. “To my knowledge, we are one of the St. Andrew School received a new roof “Now we have the capacity to handle and Recently, the archdiocese received a few dioceses building new schools espe- and new doors; St. Joan of Arc School offer additional students room in our $10 million challenge grant from Lilly cially in the center city,” said Annette received new ceilings and lighting in class- schools,” Semler said. “The focus on home Endowment Inc. for developing new educa- “Mickey” Lentz, secretary for Catholic rooms, hallways and restrooms, and a pub- missions means we can touch more people’s tion programs for Marion County schools. Education for the archdiocese. “Now we lic school building was purchased and ren- lives and help break the poverty cycle It is the single largest foundation grant have a wonderful opportunity through ovated to increase student capacity by through education and parent involvement.” the archdiocese has ever received. Project EXCEED to enhance our academic 33 percent at All Saints School. Barbara Lawson, a kindergarten aide for The money will be used to develop pro- programs, especially those areas which are At Holy Cross Central, a new school 21 years at Holy Cross Central, said the grams to recruit, retain and reward near and dear to our heart.” † Page 10 The Criterion Friday, August 17, 2001 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Stories, Good News, Fire/ Fr. Joe Folzenlogen, S.J. We need a ‘Catholic Great Books’ program Educational Last week, I finished my series of writings were included in the books. I Church has declared him venerable. If he columns about the doctors of the Church. wasn’t able to do that in this column. is ever canonized, I believe he will simul- leaders focus I have to admit that I I wrote the books because I’m con- taneously be named a doctor of the was disappointed with cerned that most modern Catholics are Church. Educated Catholics should be the series. Each week, unfamiliar with the literary masterpieces familiar at least with his Apologia Pro Via on building I felt frustrated. I that are part of our heritage. Who besides Sua and An Essay on the Development of quickly realized that those studying theology reads the great Religious Doctrine. communities there was no way I Catholic literature that’s available? Catholics should also have a familiarity could do, in 500 And it is available. One place is in the with St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Spiritual Early last week, I was able to join the words, what I hope I Office of Readings that’s part of the Exercises, G. K. Chesterton’s The Everlast- principals and administrators of religious did in my two books Liturgy of the Hours. ing Man, some of Thomas Merton’s writ- education of the arch- called The Doctors of It’s also available in Catholic book- ings and anything by Henri Nouwen. diocese for their the Church. stores. Not everything the doctors wrote is One of my favorites, though, will never annual conference. It I was frustrated by the fact that I had to in print, but most of the greatest stuff is. be declared a doctor of the Church. He was a blessed time greatly condense the doctors’ biographies. Surely you can find St. Augustine’s wasn’t a Catholic. But C. S. Lewis, an filled with business, But more than that, I was frustrated Confessions and City of God, St. Francis Anglican, might have been the greatest learning and fun. This because I could not achieve the purpose I de Sales’ Introduction to the Devout Life, Christian writer of the 20th century. You year, the theme was had when I wrote the books: to introduce St. Therese’s The Story of a Soul, should read at least his Mere Christianity. building communities, the readers to some of the writings of the St. Teresa’s Autobiography or The Way of We need a “Catholic Great Books” pro- and I would like to men and women that the Church has Perfection, St. Thomas Aquinas’s Summa gram. Catholics are more educated in sec- share with you some declared to be its greatest teachers. Theologia, and the list could go on. ular subjects than at any other time in his- of the highlights of The biographies, while perhaps inter- There’s also a lot of great Catholic tory. They should also be Catholic litera- what I experienced. esting and instructive in themselves, writing out there by people who have not ture literate. I had hoped to contribute to Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein set the couldn’t teach and explain the doctrines of been declared doctors of the Church. that through my books and columns. I tone during his homily at the liturgy on the Church, as I was able to do in the Cardinal John Henry Newman is one. His think the books did, but the columns did- Monday evening. As he frequently does, he books. Excerpts from each of the doctors’ collected works are in 25 volumes. The n’t do as much as I had hoped. † linked this occasion with the evangelization thrust of the archdiocese. Our educational Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes ministry is a key element of evangelization. We need to remember that it is not enough to give people information about Jesus. We Home is where the heart is—wherever it is need to help them meet Jesus personally. We need to show them the face of Christ. They say “Home is where the heart wearing life jackets while on deck. quarters have proven to be so cozy as to We are indeed engaged in a formation is.” We may need a vacation, but how Naturally, they’ve mastered the use of be removed from the reach of air condi- process. can we live, even the entertainment facilities before any- tioning, so when morning arrives the kids In his keynote address the next morning, temporarily, without thing else, and The Parent Trap is on the are crabby and hot. Breakfast is gloomy, Father James Farrell, pastor of Our Lady of all our stuff? screen and blaring throughout the boat in but another round of The Parent Trap Lourdes and St. Bernadette parishes in So, we buy one of seconds. They dip often into the huge seems to cheer everyone. Indianapolis, helped us reflect on both the those humongous coolers full of soda pop and piles of Tomorrow is always another day, opportunities and challenges of building RVs equipped with snack foods that dominate the scene. thank goodness, so the boat is repaired. communities. He traced the development of fridge, stove, micro- Before long, everyone is slathered in And repaired. And repaired. The water his own sense of Church from his child- wave, convection sunscreen lotion and romping about the fails once again, and the generator dies, hood in a parish through school and semi- oven, TV, VCR and sunny decks. Grandpa is driving the boat requiring a new fuel pump, before the nary and several priestly assignments. He what have you. We with assistance from a 3-year-old grand- week is over. There is wailing and gnash- shared how his vision of Church had camp in the wilds son, and uncles are assisting their sprouts ing of teeth. expanded over the years. His litany refrain enjoying all the comforts of home, to ride a big rubber float which is being Still, there are fun times of riding was, “So this is what it means to be although the sounds and smells of the towed behind. Aunties are sunbathing behind the boat on a big rubber raft and Church.” electric generator kind of drown out the and Granny is reading peacefully in the swimming off the back deck while Building community is often hard. chirping of birds and the scent of wild- air-conditioned cabin. anchored in mid-lake. There are fire- Father Farrell gave examples of how it is flowers. So much for wild things. An idyllic scene, to be sure. When it’s works at night on the deck above the important to stay with conflict and to work Less affluent vacationers may opt for time for dinner, the boat pulls in to dock cabin and games of Trivial Pursuit through it toward forgiveness and reconcili- renting a houseboat for a summer’s at the niece’s cottage. Everyone has a enjoyed by three generations of players. ation. The person I have disagreements week, imagining that it will serve as their good appetite and a good start on a sun- There’s reminiscing, good food and with and I are both members of the body of home away from home on refreshing burn when lo, the cooks find the boat is drink, conversation and constant Christ. water. They assemble six or eight rela- without water! strengthening of the ties that make fam- Each of the breakout sessions offered a tives to accompany them on their aquatic Feats of engineering ensue, with sev- ily. There’s humor and aggravation and particular aspect of building communities. I adventure, cruising the inlets of a big eral hoses hooked up to the cottage’s love. attended a session by Karen Oddi, of the lake on which a niece owns a cottage, water tap. Some fainthearted boaters give In other words, it’s just like a home Office for Catholic Education and Faith somewhere in tourist country. up and climb the hill to eat with the away from home. A home where the Formation, who explored the multicultural The kids explore all the sleeping quar- niece’s family, but others tough it out heart is. dimensions of the archdiocese and the gift ters, claiming the cozy nooks on the with Fritos and finally eat their spaghetti and opportunity that flow from that diver- lower deck for themselves. They learn about 9 p.m. Luckily, the adults have (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul the sity. the intricacies of chemical plumbing brought wine for the occasion. Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a regu- Then Janis Dopp of St. Charles arrangements and the necessity for Unfortunately, the lower deck sleeping lar columnist for The Criterion.) † Borromeo Parish in Bloomington shared how their sacramental preparation pro- Faithful Lines/Shirley Vogler Meister grams form a partnership with parents that becomes an occasion for growth in faith for the adults as well. Getting to know our priests and religious Benedictine Sister Nicolette Etienne led us in an experience of Lectio Divina that Frank, I hardly knew ye! relationships, education at Saint Meinrad parishes, retreat houses and, of course, from brought us back to the Christ-centered If you read the above with an Irish lilt, Seminary and his many priestly and profes- my childhood. emphasis Archbishop Buechlein had under- it’ll lead you into the sional successes, the video could well be Some I’ve watched go from boyhood to lined the night before. spirit of this column. I used to foster vocations priesthood. Some I’ve known well; others, Participants also filled out a quiz that address the Rev. Msgr. Frank, I hardly knew ye! not very well. However, is that the clergy’s helped them identify which of the multiple Francis R. Tuohy, who Rather, let me say: Father, I hardly knew fault or mine? What have I personally done intelligences they were strong in. The celebrated the 40th ye! Msgr. Tuohy normally refers to himself to encourage a good family relationship, results were incorporated into several activ- anniversary of his ordi- as “Father” rather than “Monsignor.” A not only with priests but with men and ities that also made people more aware of nation as a priest last humble man, he even women in other religious the way differing gifts can work together May. seemed reluctant to don vocations, too? How can for the building up of the body of Christ. First of all, I myself the robes of his honor- How can our youngsters I do better? During the final prayer ceremony, each would never call Msgr. able church station for consider vocations unless More important: How person received a toy block with the name Tuohy “Frank.” In fact, celebratory events. they are introduced to our can our youngsters con- of a person they will pray for throughout I didn’t know others did until I attended a However, he was very sider vocations unless the coming year. We share this ministry celebration with his family and friends. I much at a gracious ease priests and religious on a they are introduced to together. went to the party at Christ the King Parish for everything, including one-on-one basis through our priests and religious As I think back over this conference, I in Indianapolis on my husband’s coattails. a beautiful concert pre- us and our family life? on a one-on-one basis am drawn to something our American bish- Paul is a parish photographer, and he cov- sented by the Christ the through us and our fam- ops say in their national evangelization ered three Tuohy events that weekend. King choirs and talented ily life? Informal interac- plan, Go and Make Disciples: “Some might I learned Msgr. Tuohy’s informal name soloists. tion is as crucial as Church services and think of evangelization solely in terms of by listening to the warm, loving and funny As I relaxed and listened, I reminisced programs. Perhaps then we won’t feel Jesus and our relationship with him. Yet our tributes given by family, as well as by the about the priests I’ve known, especially short-changed in such relationships later. relationship with Jesus is found in our rela- emcee, the Rev. Msgr. Kenny C. Sweeney, those who made an impact on my spiritual How much better to be able to say some tionship with the community of Jesus—the who was pastor of Christ the King Parish in life, including pastors and associate pastors day: Father/Sister/Brother, I knew ye well. Church. The way to Christ is through the Indianapolis prior to Msgr. Tuohy’s arrival. at Christ the King and all those who “fill in” community in which he lives.” What struck me most, however, was watch- by celebrating Mass, presenting parish pro- (Shirley Vogler Meister, a member of Christ ing a video produced by parishioner Don grams and helping in other ways. I also the King Parish in Indianapolis, is a regu- (Jesuit Father Joseph Folzenlogen is arch- Bates. Showing Msgr. Tuohy’s home life, recalled priests I’ve known from other lar columnist for The Criterion.) † diocesan evangelization coordinator.) † The Criterion Friday, August 17, 2001 Page 11

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Monday, Aug. 20 Friday, Aug. 24 Sunday, Aug. 19, 2001 Bernard, abbot and doctor of Bartholomew, apostle the Church Revelation 21:9b-14 • Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10 quoting the Lord. It is almost as if this Judges 2:11-19 Psalm 145:10-13ab, 17-18 evangelist searched the memories of Jesus • Hebrews 12:1-4 Psalm 106:34-37, 39-40, 43-44 John 1:45-51 • Luke 12:49-53 to find the most startling and assertive of statements. Matthew 19:16-22 Certainly the reading this weekend is Saturday, Aug. 25 The Book of Jeremiah is the source of straightforward and compelling. “I have Tuesday, Aug. 21 Louis of France the first reading. Jeremiah is one of the come to cast fire on the earth,” declares Pius X, pope Joseph Calasanz, priest principal prophets, a Jesus. His way will not be a walk along a distinction arising primrose path. It will involve hardship. It Judges 6:11-24a Ruth 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17 from the fact that it is will be uphill. It will demand fortitude of Psalm 85:9, 11-14 Psalm 128:1-5 a relatively long disciples. Matthew 19:23-30 Matthew 23:1-12 Scripture but also The reading is specific. Parent will stand because of his depth against child. No other division could Wednesday, Aug. 22 Sunday, Aug. 26 and superb ability in imply such a break in a human relationship. The Queenship of the Blessed Twenty-first Sunday in communicating. This Gospel was written precisely when David was God’s parents were breaking with children, or Virgin Mary Ordinary Time anointed. It was not by spouses were breaking apart, because of Judges 9:6-15 Isaiah 66:18-21 human design or luck Christianity. Accepting Christ as Lord was Psalm 21:2-7 Psalm 117:1-2 that the young shepherd from Bethlehem so profound a decision, and the Gospel so Matthew 20:1-16a Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13 became king of Israel, but because he had a opposite the culture and philosophy of the Luke 13:22-30 great mission for which God selected him Roman world at the time, that families and in which God guided him. David’s son indeed split when a member accepted Jesus Thursday, Aug. 23 and successor, Solomon, likewise was seen as personal Savior. Rose of Lima, virgin as God’s instrument. Judges 11:29-39a Their successors were not so revered, at Reflection Psalm 40:5, 7-10 least not most of the time. Prophets often For weeks, the Church has been instruct- Matthew 22:1-14 looked upon the kings as being simply ing us in the realities of discipleship unprepared, unable or unwilling to lead in through its lesson in the weekend liturgies. the name of God. The process continues this weekend in Such was the case of King Zedekiah. He these passages from Holy Scripture. Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen appears in this reading from Jeremiah. The Gospel stands opposite the culture Comparing the two figures of the king and as much today as it did in apostolic times. Jeremiah, the prophet stands as the figure If it is faithfully followed, it requires not of personal strength and courage. Zedekiah, only an outlook, but a behavior that hardly Diaconate is one of by contrast, is weak. He must work virtu- corresponds with what today is the norm. ally undercover. The king is not altogether To begin, the Gospel calls for an active evil. However, he hardly is an assertive love of others. Modern culture rises and three Holy Orders agent for good. sets on self alone. Thus, the spokesman for God is the Pursuing the Christian life, therefore, is A recent article on the “Jubilee of by Hippolytus remains in basic outline most admirable figure in the story. not easy. It means swimming against the QPermanent Deacons,” celebrating the one we know today. The reading also illustrates the division current, sailing against the wind. Vatican II’s restoring The Catechism of the Catholic Church, among God’s people. At the time this However, as the reading from Jeremiah permanent deacons in summarizing this tradition, speaks of two prophecy first was written, the original indicated, the devout possess strength and a the Church, states, “In degrees of ministerial participation in the kingdom was divided. Zedekiah ruled over clear vision. The culture fumbles along its effort to update the priesthood of Christ, the episcopacy and the southern kingdom, that of Judah. North with its myopia and weak limbs. life of the Church, the presbyterate, and a third degree, the was Israel, roughly occupying what today And, as the book of Jeremiah promises Vatican Council II diaconate, to serve liturgical and other is Samaria on the West Bank. by its extension, the devout will be rescued, made allowance for needs of the local community as deter- For the second reading, the Church pre- and they will live. † the diaconate ‘to be mined by the bishop. sents the Epistle to the Hebrews. restored to its own “Catholic doctrine teaches that the This epistle, obviously written for read- Readers may submit prose permanent position in degrees of priestly participation (episco- ers with an understanding of Judaism as it the hierarchy’ (Lumen pate and presbyterate) and the degree of occurred in the first century, literally or poetry for faith column Gentium, 29), also making it possible for service (diaconate) are all three conferred gleams in Paul’s appreciation of salvation The Criterion invites readers to submit married men to be conferred this sacra- by ... the sacrament of holy orders” and of Jesus, the Savior. original prose or poetry relating to faith or ment.” (Catechism, Nos. 1554 and 1596). The passage read in this Liturgy of the experiences of prayer for possible publica- Is conferring the diaconate considered The catechism quotes a letter of Word is typical. Nothing is worth enough tion in the “My Journey to God” column. the same as the sacrament of holy St. Ignatius of Antioch, martyred in Rome to separate us from the Lord. He is every- Please include name, address, parish orders? When a seminarian receives the about the year 107, emphasizing the thing. Sin is the ultimate folly. It robs us of and telephone number with submissions. order of deacon and then priesthood, importance of all three degrees of holy the Lord, and it is our voluntary choice. Send material for consideration to “My does he receive the sacrament twice? orders—bishops, priests and deacons—in St. Luke’s Gospel supplies the last Journey to God,” The Criterion, P.O. Box (New Jersey) the life of the Church. reading. 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206 or by e-mail “Without them,” writes Ignatius, “one Luke very often is blunt and direct in in care of [email protected]. † One might put it that way, I suppose, cannot speak of the church.” Asince the sacrament is conferred in two distinct ceremonies. It is more proper We recently received as a gift a My Journey to God and theologically correct, however, to Qplaque for our home with the word speak of three degrees of the sacrament of “shalom” on it. We’ve seen it often, even orders. in church, but don’t know what it means. St. Hippolytus, a Roman priest who Can you tell us? (Illinois) died in 236, has left us a valuable work Hosta in August titled The Apostolic Tradition, with infor- “Shalom” is the Hebrew word for mation about Christian worship and struc- Apeace. At least this is the way it is Laced by insects, ture in his time. usually translated, but there really is no leaves torn and brown, The bishop is the sacerdos (priest), English word that carries its rich mean- dry at the root says Hippolytus, elected by the people ing. you stand your ground and ordained by imposition of hands by The word “shalom” basically means bravely, stiffly, another bishop. It was the bishop’s role, completeness or wholeness, a situation in like a soul life-worn among other functions, to preside at the which everything is there that should be and still reaching, Eucharist and proclaim the word of there and in proper order and balance. It though no longer whole. God. could refer to an individual or a group. “Presbyters” (elders or priests) were Shalom is considered one of God’s Under a hazy sky, ordained by the bishop, with other priests greatest gifts, and the word was (and still you and I, hosta, laying on hands with him. “Presbyters” is) used commonly among Jews as a wait in faded faithfulness stood with the bishop as he presided at greeting or expression of good wishes. along His way the eucharistic celebration and could It would have been the word Jesus used until he makes us, themselves preside at the Eucharist with at the Last Supper: Shalom (peace) I give root to flowered stem, the bishop’s permission. to you, my shalom I leave with you. Or it fresh again, Deacons were ordained by the bishop could have been used when Jesus greeted as were the lilies alone, since the specifics of their service his apostles on the evening of the on the third day. to the bishop and priests in the local Resurrection: Shalom—peace be with you. Church were determined by the bishop

By Sandra Marek Behringer Wyand MaryPhoto by Ann himself. (Questions for this column may be sent to With the restoration of the permanent Father John Dietzen at Box 325, Peoria, (Sandra Marek Behringer is a member of St. Luke Parish in Indianapolis.) diaconate in the last 40 years, that picture IL 6l651 or by e-mail in care of of Catholic Church hierarchy described [email protected].) † Page 12 The Criterion Friday, August 17, 2001

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The Criterion welcomes announcements of archdiocesan August 22 Versailles). “The Schoenstatt Church and parish open-to-the-public activities for “The St. John the Evangelist Parish, Spirituality Express: “Everyday Sanctity Compartment,” Active List.” Please be brief—listing date, location, event, 126 W. Georgia St., Indian- apolis. Pipe organ concert in 2:30 p.m., Mass, 3:30 p.m. sponsor, cost and time. Include a phone number for verifi- with Father Elmer Burwinkel. cation. No announcements will be taken by telephone. the church, 9-10 a.m., free admission. Information: 317- Information: 812-689-3551 or Notices must be in our office by 10 a.m. Monday the week 635-2021. e-mail [email protected]. of (Friday) publication: The Criterion; The Active List; 1400 N. Meridian St. (hand deliver); P.O. Box 1717; August 25 September 10 Indianapolis, IN 46206 (mail); 317-236-1593 (fax); Scottish Rite Cathedral, SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, [email protected] (e-mail). Truman Room, 650 N. 1347 N. Meridian St., Indian- Meridian St., Indianapolis. apolis. Laudis Cantores (Praise August 17 rosary, Mass and pitch-in pic- St. Mary Academy 50-year Singers), choir rehearsal, Shi-Kay, 1514 N. Emerson nic, 11 a.m. Information: 317- class reunion, social 5 p.m., 7-9 p.m. Information: 317-635- Ave., Indianapolis. Scecina 849-9731. dinner 7 p.m., $35 per person. 4519, ext. 14. Memorial High School alumni Information: 317-241-2251. cookout, 7 p.m. Information: Scecina Memorial High School, Recurring 5000 Nowland Ave., Indian- 317-356-6377, ext. 142. St. John the Evangelist Parish, Daily apolis. “Mass on the Grass,” 126 W. Georgia St., Indian- August 18 baseball field, 4 p.m., dinner, apolis. St. John Garden/Tower Our Lady of the Greenwood St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 5:30 p.m., adults $7, children - Party, 6:30 p.m., St. John Parish, 335 S. Meridian St., 46th and Illinois streets, 6-12 $3.50, under 5 free, reser- Courtyard, dinner on top floor Greenwood. Perpetual adora- “If he who hesitates is lost, how come we tion. vations by Aug. 14. Informa- of Pan Am Building, $10 per Indianapolis. Yard sale, 7 a.m.- have to look before we leap?” noon in yard south of rectory at tion: 317-356-6377, ext. 142. person or $20 per family. Holy Rosary Church, 520 © 2001 CNS Graphics 47th and Illinois streets. Information: 317-635-2021. Stevens St., Indianapolis. Information: 317-253-1461. Middlefork Reservoir, U.S. 27 Tridentine (Latin) Mass, Mon.- North (Chester Blvd.) to St. Augustine Church, 315 E. Shepherds of Christ prayers for Fri., noon; Wed., Fri., Scecina Memorial High Sylvan Nook Dr., Richmond. Chestnut St., Jeffersonville. Holy Name Parish, 89 N. 17th lay and religious vocations, 5:30 p.m. Information: 317- School, 5000 Nowland Ave., Richmond Catholic Com- church/school homecoming, St., Beech Grove. Prayer 7 p.m. 636-4478. group, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Indianapolis. Alumni kickball, munity, Catholic schools 150th parish anniversary, all- alumni/homecoming, Mass, class reunion, minimal charge, St. Malachy Church, 326 N. softball and 3-on-3 basketball St. Joan of Arc Parish, 4217 11:15 a.m., picnic, 12:30 p.m. 7-11 p.m. Information: 812- St. Joan of Arc Parish, 4217 Green St., Brownsburg. tournaments, $10 per person Central Ave., Indianapolis. R.S.V.P: 800-755-1616. Central Ave., Indianapolis. Liturgy of the Hours, 7 p.m. per tournament, register by 944-0387. Prayer line, 317-767-9479. Aug. 14. Information: 317-356- Bible sharing, 7 p.m. Information: 317-852-3195. 6377, ext. 142. St. Pius Parish, Ripley County. Mount Saint Francis, Paoli Information: 317-283-5508. Parish picnic and festival, Mass, Pike and Hwy. 150, Mount Weekly Christ the King Chapel, 1827 August 19 10:30 a.m., chicken dinner, Saint Francis. Picnic, chicken Wednesdays Kessler Blvd. E. Dr., Our Lady’s Chapel in the mock turtle soup, games, enter- or ham dinner and dumplings, Sundays Divine Mercy Chapel, 3354 W. Indianapolis. Marian prayers 30th St. (behind St. Michael for priests, 5:30-6:30 a.m. Meadow, Hospital Road, Camp tainment, quilts, 10:30 a.m.- food, entertainment, booths, Holy Rosary Church, 520 Church), Indianapolis. Marian Atterbury, Edinburgh. Italian 6 p.m. (Central Time). 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Stevens St., Indianapolis. Prisoners of War 12th annual Information: 812-654-2108. prayers for priests, 3-4 p.m. Fatima K of C, 1040 N. Post Tridentine Mass, 10 a.m. Road, Indianapolis. Euchre, August 26 Information: 317-271-8016. 7 p.m. Information: 317-638- St. Augustine Church, 315 E. St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. Chestnut St., Jeffersonville. Our Lady of the Greenwood 8416. Andrew J. Brown Ave., 150th parish anniversary, Mass, Indianapolis. Mass in Chapel, 335 S. Meridian St., 11 a.m., picnic following. Greenwood. Rosary and Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Vietnamese, 2 p.m. Hall, 1125 S. Meridian St., Information: 812-944-0387. Chaplet of Divine Mercy, 7 p.m. Indianapolis. Adult religious St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. Joe St. Mary Church, 317 N. New Archbishop O’Meara Catholic education, 7:30 p.m. Road W., Sellersburg. “Be Not Information: 317-638-5551. Jersey St., Indianapolis. Afraid” holy hour, 6 p.m., con- Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., St. Mary Academy 50-year fessions, Benediction. Indianapolis. Adult Survivors Fridays class reunion, Mass, 10:30 a.m., of Childhood Sexual Abuse, St. Susanna Church, 1210 E. school tour, noon. Information: Christ the King Church, 1827 Catholic Social Services pro- 317-241-2251. gram, 6-8 p.m. Information: Main St., Plainfield. Adoration Kessler Blvd. E. Dr., Indian- of the Blessed Sacrament, Steel-sided Post-frame Bldgs. apolis. Exposition of the 317-236-1538. Mary’s King’s Village 8 a.m.-midnight. 24’x40’x9’ eave Blessed Sacrament, 7:30- Schoenstatt, Rexville (located Immaculate Heart of Mary 9 p.m.; rosary for world peace, St. Lawrence Chapel, 6944 E. with (1) 12x8 end slider & (1) standard on 925 South, .8 mile east of Church, 5692 Central Ave., 8 p.m. 46th St., Indianapolis. 421 South, 12 miles south of Indianapolis. Marian service door erected on your level site Adoration of the Blessed Versailles). “The Schoenstatt Movement of Priests prayer St. Gabriel Church, 6000 W. Sacrament, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. plus freight. Other Spirituality Express: “Capital cenacle, 1 p.m. Information: 34th St., Indianapolis. Spanish Benediction and Mass. sizes and materials of Grace,” 2:30 p.m., Mass, Mass, 5 p.m. 317-257-2266. $5,954 3:30 p.m. with Father Elmer Affiliated Women’s Services, packages available. Burwinkel. Information: 812- Holy Rosary Church, 520 Mondays Inc. (abortion clinic), 2215 689-3551 or e-mail ebur- Stevens St., Indianapolis. Our Lady of the Greenwood Distributors Dr., Indianapolis. [email protected] Adoration of the Blessed Chapel, 335 S. Meridian St., Pro-life rosary, 10 a.m. Blitz Builders Greenwood. Prayer group, Sacrament, between Masses, September 9 7:30 p.m. noon-5: 30 p.m. Information: Saturdays St. Mary Church, 512 N. 317-636-4478. Clinic for Women (abortion 1-800-628-1324 Perkins St., Rushville. Festival, St. Thomas the Apostle Thursdays clinic), E. 38th St. and Parker www.blitzbuilders.com chicken or roasted hog dinners, Church, 523 S. Merrill St., Ave., Indianapolis. Pro-life 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (EST), quilts, Fortville. Rosary, 7:30 p.m. St. Lawrence Chapel, 6944 E. rosary, 9:30 a.m. crafts and games. 46th St., Indianapolis. Adora- Tuesdays tion of the Blessed Sacrament, Holy Rosary Church, 520 Potica • Hog Roast • Slovenian Sausage Mary’s King’s Village St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. Joe 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mass. Stevens St., Indianapolis. Schoenstatt, Rexville (located Rd. W., Sellersburg. Tridentine Mass, 9 a.m. on 925 South, .8 mile east of Shepherds of Christ rosary, St. Mary Church, 415 E. Indy Slovene Fest 421 South, 12 miles south of prayers after 7 p.m. Mass. Eighth St., New Albany. —See ACTIVE LIST, page 13 Saturday, September 1 – OPEN HOUSE Slovenian National Home – 5 p.m. 2717 West 10th Street Buffalo Wings and Chips ST. PIUS CHURCH (Courtesy Buffalo Wild Wings Bar & Grill) ANNUAL PICNIC Crucifixes 1-800-285-1700 or e-mail: [email protected] 1/2 Mile South off Hwy. 48 on 500E Located 6 miles SW of Sunman, IN and 6 miles NW of Milan, IN All Sizes, Sunday, September 2 – Picnic Grounds Types and 10:00 A.M. • BALINA TOURNAMENT UG Composition DAY, A UST 1 12:00 NOON • POLKA MASS—FR. KEN TAYLOR UN 9th HOLY TRINITY SLOVENIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH S Mass at 10:30 A.M. Variable Prices 12:45 P.M. • AFTER MASS KITCHEN/BAR OPENS Slow Time Compositions: Wood, Metal, 1:30 P.M. • BOB KLEMENS MUSIC MAKERS Country Chicken Dinner Ceramic, Resin, Gold, Silver, 2:00 P.M. • MAYOR BART PETERSON—INTRODUCES Pewter, Plastic. INDIANAPOLIS’ NEW SISTER CITY PIRAN SLOVENIA 11A.M., noon, 1 P.M., 2 P.M. 2:15 P.M. • SLOVENIAN HALL OF FAME Slow Time Prayer Leaflets & Books for INDUCTEES ARE: CHIEF JOHN BLAZIC, COACH JOE DEZELAN, 2 TIME INDIANAPOLIS Beautiful Handmade Quilts Given Away different age groups of students MAYOR PHIL BAYT AND ‘MAYOR OF HAUGHVILLE’ “LEFTY” MILHARCIC Famous Mock Turtle Soup Open: Monday-Friday 9:30 to 5:30 • Saturday 9:30 to 5:00 3:00 P.M. • CHILDRENS GAMES Games and a Variety of Attractions Admission – $1 advance & $2 Day of event East from S.R. 48 & S.R. 129 or West from S.R. 48 & S.R. 101 Krieg Bros. Catholic Supply House FOLLOW THE SIGNS – PLENTY OF PARKING SPACE (2 blocks South of Monument Circle, across from Nordstrom, Circle Centre) Under 16 Free LIC #96183 119 S. Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46225 1 mile West of 10th St & Raceway Road on Yates Lane 317-638-3416 • 1-800-428-3767 The Criterion Friday, August 17, 2001 Page 13

Third Saturdays church for Benediction. sharing and Scripture reflec- The Active List, continued from page 12 St. Andrew Church, 4052 E. tion, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 38th St., Indianapolis. Mass Fourth Saturdays Information: Servants of the St. Patrick Church, 950 $20. Information: Mike Fox, Spring Road, Indianapolis. for Life by archdiocesan Our Lady of Guadalupe Gospel of Life Sister Diane Prospect St., Indianapolis. 317-259-6000. Catholic Charismatic Renewal Office of Pro-Life Activities, Convent Chapel, 8300 Roy Carollo, director of the arch- Mass in English, 4 p.m. of Central Indiana, Mass and 8:30 a.m.; walk to Clinic for Road, Indianapolis, diocesan Office of Pro-Life St. Francis Hall Chapel, healing service, 7 p.m. Eucharistic Holy Hour for Activities, 317-236-1521 or Monthly Women (abortion clinic), 2951 Marian College, 3200 Cold E. 38th St., rosary; return to Life, 10:30-11:30 a.m., faith 800-382-9836, ext. 1521. † Second Mondays Church at Mount St. Francis. Holy hour for vocations to priesthood and religious life, Mount Saint Francis 7 p.m. LIMEX (Loyola Institute for Ministry Extension) Second Tuesdays PICNIC St. Pius X Parish, 7200 Sarto MASTER OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 8 MILES FROM NEW ALBANY • 15 MILES FROM LOUISVILLE Dr., Indianapolis. Separated MASTER OF PASTORAL STUDIES 1-64 WEST TO HWY. 150 WEST (EXIT 119) • JUNCTION OF PAOLI PIKE & HWY. 150 and Divorced Catholics support group, 7-9 p.m. Information: • Offered Locally SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 2001 317-578-8254. • Over 50% Tuition Reduction 11 A.M. UNTIL 11 P.M. Second Thursdays • Oriented to the Adult Learner Chicken or Ham Dinner with Dumplings $6.00/Adults $5.50/Senior Citizens $4.00/Children under 12 Focolare Movement, Komro • Small Learning Groups Dinner tickets sold beginning at 11:00 a.m. • Dining room open 11:30 a.m. to ? home, Indianapolis. • Continuing Education Carry-out open as long as food is available! Gathering, 7:30 p.m. Certificate Option IN Drawing held Saturday, August 25, 2001, Information: 317-257-1073. PRIZES at 10:30 p.m. $5,000 $3,000 First Prize • $1,000 Second Prize St. Luke Church, 7575 Information Evening Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2001 $500 Third Prize • 5 Prizes of $100 Each Holliday Dr. E., Indianapolis. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. $100,000 Hole-in-One Contest (Fri. 6 p.m.–Dark & Sat. all day) Holy hour for priestly and reli- The O’Meara gious vocations, 7 p.m. Over 40 Booths & Activities • Beer Garden & Food Booths Catholic Center Entertainment for the Entire Family 1400 N. Meridian St. Southern Indiana Brats ✸ Fish Sandwiches ✸ Third Sundays Indianapolis Hot Air Balloon Race Chicken Breast & Pork Chops ✸ Hot Dogs ✸ Ice Cream Christ the King Church, 1827 New Group Forming 6 p.m. Kessler Blvd. E. Dr., Indian- In Fall 2001 Festival License #95303 apolis. Exposition of the For more information, call Maria McClain, Blessed Sacrament, 2 p.m.- 317-888-6026 7 a.m. (Monday); rosary, 8 p.m. “COME JOIN US!” Open until midnight. Third Mondays St. Matthew Parish, 4100 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Young Widowed Group (by archdioce- san Office for Youth and Family Ministries), 7:30 p.m. Leading the way to Child care available. Information: 317-236-1586. Third Wednesdays St. Jude Church, 5353 a healthier community. McFarland Rd., Indianapolis. Rosary, 6:15 p.m. Information: 317-783-1445. Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Catholic Widowed Organization, 7- 9:30 p.m. Information: 317- 784-1102. Holy Family Parish, Main St., Oldenburg. Support group for the widowed, 7 p.m. Information: 812-934-2524. Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. Third Thursdays Our Lady of Peace Mausoleum Chapel, 9001 Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. St. Elizabeth’s, 2500 Church- man Ave., Indianapolis. Daughters of Isabella, Since its earliest Madonna Circle meeting, noon, dessert and beverages served. Information: 317-849-5840. beginnings, St. Francis Third Fridays Blessed Sacrament Chapel, SS. Hospital & Health Centers has Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. been committed to its community. To meet Mass for Civitas Dei, Catholic business group, 6:30 a.m.; Indianapolis Athletic Club, the needs of those it serves, St. Francis offers a full breakfast, talk, 7:15-8:30 a.m., range of services including cardiac care, bone marrow transplants, When you want action, you need an OB and women’s services and orthopedic surgery, for which it was recently rated ad in The Criterion Whether you’re buying or "Best in the Nation." Call (317) 782-7997 for more information. selling, hiring or hunting, a classified display or line ad can work wonders. Let Indiana’s largest weekly newspaper work for you. ❧ Call 317-236-1572 or 1-800-382-9836 or reach us by Fax at 317-236-1434. Beech Grove · Indianapolis · Mooresville www.stfrancishospitals.org TheCriterion Page 14 The Criterion Friday, August 17, 2001

Amy Huber, Jan Huber, Sandy (McRoberts), 89, St. Pius X, WINZENREAD, Michael A., Norton, Marsha Sauer, Libs, Dale and Dr. Michael Indianapolis, July 30. Mother of 58, St. Joseph, Shelbyville, Marjorie Thomas, Mark and Gettelfinger. Brother of H. Carl, Albert, Charles and Joseph Aug. 2. Husband of Sharon Melvin Winzenread Jr. Herbert, Howard and Kenneth McConahay. Half-sister of Winzenread. Father of Renee Grandfather of seven. Rest in peace Gettelfinger. Grandfather of 25. Leona Hickey and Emery Gardner, Robin Fritz and Ryan Great-grandfather of three. McRoberts. Grandmother of 11. Winzenread. Son of Margaret WITMER, Jerry, 85, Great-grandmother of 13. Winzenread. Brother of St. Mary, Richmond, Aug. 5. Please submit in writing to our of Doris Cass. Father of HEIDLAGE, Mark Robert, Melissa Brown, Mary Dale, Husband of Mary Witmer. office by 10 a.m. Mon. the Kathleen Nichols. Brother of Jr., 19, St. Gabriel, Conners- MEIER, George E., 86, Holy Madonna Kastings, Marleen Uncle of several. † week of publication; be sure to Donald Cass. Grandfather of ville, Aug. 2. Son of Joanne Guardian Angels, Cedar Grove, state date of death. Obituaries four. Great-grandfather of three. Hand and Mark Heidlage Sr. July 19. Brother of Elizabeth Stepson of Carole Heidlage and Bachus, Ethel Rosenberger, of archdiocesan priests and CLEMENTS, Nylas Vincent Providence Sister Mary Cele Tim Hand. Brother of Amanda Edith, Mary, Arthur, Frank and religious sisters serving our “Pat,” 81, St. Barnabas, and Tim Hand, Bob and Josh Robert Meier. McCormick was a teacher archdiocese are listed elsewhere Indianapolis, Aug. 5. Father of Heidlage, Marsha Logan, in The Criterion. Order priests David, Michael and Richard MILLER, Martha H., 83, Providence Sister Mary Emily, Noah and Travis Sexton. professed final vows on Aug. and brothers are included here, Clements. Brother of Joseph St. Gabriel, Connersville, Cele McCormick, also known 15, 1941. Grandson of Robert Heidlage unless they are natives of the Clements. Grandfather of seven. Aug. 1. Mother of Martin E. as Sister Augustine, died on Sister Mary Cele taught at archdiocese or have other and Robert Sparks. “Marty” Miller. Sister of Ruth DOYLE, Leo, 70, St. Michael, Aug. 7 in Karcher Hall at Saint schools staffed by the Sisters connections to it. JURY, Andrew J., 48, Anne Robinson and Lois Mary-of-the-Woods. She was Greenfield, July 26. Husband of of Providence in Indiana, BILLERMAN, Juanita L. St. Joseph, Shelbyville, Aug. 6. Shekell. Grandmother of two. 86. Gertrude “Trudy” (Johns) Illinois and California. (Schifferdecker), 78, Our Lady Husband of Carol Jury. Father ORTMANN, Edward B., 96, The funeral Mass was cele- Doyle. Father of L. Edward and In the archdiocese, she of Lourdes, Indianapolis, of Stephanie Charles and Little Flower, Indianapolis, brated on Aug. 9 in the Church Phillip Doyle. Brother of May taught at the former St. Joseph Aug. 4. Mother of Debbie Andrew Jury. Brother of Frank, July 28. Brother of Catherine of the Immaculate Conception School in Indianapolis, the for- Joan Haun. Duncan, Tina Kantner, Diane Michael and Robert Jury. Veerkamp and Arthur Ortmann. at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. mer St. Patrick School in EGIZI, Umberto D., 81, Werking, Donald and Joseph Grandfather of one. SHULER, Carl, 72, Little Burial followed in the sisters’ Indianapolis, the former St. Michael, Greenfield, July (Tony) Billerman. Sister of MALLOY, Carroll B., 90, Flower, Indianapolis, July 25. cemetery. Schulte High School in Terre 20. Aunt of one. Kathryn Lee and Virginia St. Anne, New Castle, Aug. 6. Husband of Lucy Shuler. Father The former Mary Cecilia Haute, the former Ladywood Minton. Grandmother of nine. FARQUHAR, Rita, 82, Husband of Virginia Lester. of Tony Shuler. McCormick was born in School in Indianapolis, Great-grandmother of two. Chicago on Sept. 17, 1914. She Roncalli High School in St. Monica, Indianapolis, Father of Sheila Henry, Judith THINNES, Marjorie M. BRUBAKER, Kristi Renee, July 20. Mother of Yolanda Schreiber, Patricia Sickafoose, entered the congregation of the Indianapolis and St. Luke (Hayes), 80, St. Andrew the Sisters of Providence on School in Indianapolis. 29, St. Gabriel, Indianapolis, Turner and Regnold Farguhar Mary Diane Wallace, Charles, Apostle, Indianapolis, Aug. 2. July 27. Daughter of Alesia and Jr. Grandmother of six. Great- Dennis, James, Kevin, Feb. 14, 1934, professed first Surviving are several Wife of Carl F. Thinnes Jr. vows on Aug. 15, 1936, and nieces. † Donald Brubaker. Grand- grandmother of six. Benedictine Brother Kim Mother of Elaine Longer, Gina daughter of Fred Brubaker Jr. GETTELFINGER, Irvin C., Malloy and Matthew Malloy. Miller, Pam, Brian, Jeff and Great-granddaughter of Fred 71, Holy Family, New Albany, Grandfather of 34. Great-grand- Skip Thinnes. Sister of Pauline Brubaker Sr. Aug. 2. Husband of Gerry Scott father of 46. Great-great-grand- DuBois, Kay Sweeney, Freda, 1981, he was named dean of CASS, Leland, 78, St. Gabriel, Gettelfinger. Father of Marcia father of three. David and John Hayes. LAWLER the Tell City Deanery, while Indianapolis, July 18. Husband Bickers, Jill Coan, Lisa Heck, McCONAHAY, Fern O. Grandmother of 14. continued from page 3 continuing as pastor of the three parishes. Providence High School in In 1984, Father Lawler Clarksville. In 1965, he was also was appointed to the named administrator of archdiocesan board of con- St. Jude Parish in Spencer. sultors. He was named pas- Lisa does everything. The next year, he was tor of St. Mark Parish in appointed spiritual director Indianapolis in 1985 and As a single parent, Lisa does it all. Not only is she a mother, she is a of Our Lady of Providence dean of the Indianapolis father, an educator, a counselor, a nurse, a cook, and a finanancial High School. South Deanery in 1989. In planner. She is seen as a provider of many things. In 1968, Father Lawler 1991, he was named priest One of the most important things Lisa provides for her children, is the was named assistant pastor moderator of pastoral care at sense of security. As part of that security, she preplanned her cemetery of the former St. Mary and the former St. Catherine and St. Michael parishes in St. James parishes in arrangements. She protected them from the financial and emotional Madison and also served as Indianapolis, while continu- distress that comes when making arrangements at the time of death. a high school instructor at ing as pastor at St. Mark Making pre-need cemetery arrangements is a critical part of estate Shawe Memorial High Parish. planning. Preplanning is not just about saving money or buying School in Madison. In 1969, Father Lawler was services –it’s about peace of mind, responsibility and love. he was named pastor of the appointed prelate of honor former St. Anthony Parish in 1994. In 1993 and 2000, Call today to get a preplanning packet that will answer all your in China, principal of he was reappointed dean of questions and make the process a lot easier. Shawe Memorial High the Indianapolis South School and administrator of Deanery. CALVARY, HOLY CROSS /ST. JOSEPH St. Magdalen Parish in New Surviving are his mother, CATHOLIC CEMETERIES & MAUSOLEUMS Marion. In 1972, he was Virginia Buche Lawler; a 2446 S. Meridian Street • (317)784-4439 named administrator of sister, Jane Spille; and two Sorrowful Mother of God brothers, James P. and Father OUR LADY OF PEACE Parish in Vevay, while con- David J. Lawler. CATHOLIC CEMETERY & MAUSOLEUM tinuing as pastor of Memorial contributions 9100 Haverstick Road • (317)574-8898 St. Anthony Parish. may be sent to St. Mark In 1975, he was named Parish, 535 E. Edgewood “Preplanning is about love.” co-pastor of St. Paul Parish Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46227 in Tell City, St. Pius Parish or St. Paul Hermitage, 501 in Troy and St. Michael N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove, Catholic Cemeteries Association Parish in Cannelton. In IN 46107. † Providence Sister Rebecca The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Keller celebrates 25th operates a Distribution Center and a anniversary on Aug. 19 “Client Choice” Food Pantry. From these Providence Sister director of religious educa- facilities, hundreds of thousands of dollars Rebecca Keller, a teacher at tion at St. Joan of Arc Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory Parish in Indianapolis from worth are distributed free of charge to the School in Indianapolis, will 1982 to poor. We need your support so we may celebrate her silver anniver- 1985. She sary as a Sister of Provi- was a increase the free distribution of food, cloth- dence during a eucharistic religious liturgy at 10 a.m. on Aug. 19 education ing and household furnishings to the needy. in the Church of the intern at Immaculate Conception at St. John Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Parish in ❑ $1,000 ❑ $500 ❑ $100 ❑ $50 ❑ $25 ❑ $10 ❑ My Special Donation Sister Rebecca is a native Loo- is $______of Monterey, Ind. She gootee, entered the congregation on Ind., NAME ______Aug. 21, 1976, from Sr. Rebecca from St. Anne Parish in Monterey Keller, S.P. 1978 to and professed perpetual 1979. ADDRESS ______vows on Aug. 19, 1984. She served as associate She graduated from director of vocations for the ______Purdue University in West Archdiocese of Cincinnati MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE AND MAIL TO: Lafayette with a bachelor’s from 1985 to 1989 and as degree in education. She director of novices at Saint Society of St. Vincent de Paul received a master’s degree Mary-of-the-Woods from Your Donation is a P.O. Box 19133 in pastoral studies from 1991 to 1993. She taught at Charitable Contribution for Tax Purposes Indianapolis, Indiana 46219 Loyola University. schools in Vincennes, Ind., Sister Rebecca served as and in Illinois. † The Criterion Friday, August 17, 2001 Page 15

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The Director of Development leads a deep understanding of and committment to Rooted in the traditions, beliefs and values of and manages the Diocesan Development Office. Christian stewardship, who has a basic under- the Roman Catholic Church, St. Francis exists The Development Office organizes and conducts standing of current Catholic theology and who to serve God and His people by bearing the Bishop’s Annual Appeal, as well as parish has a gift for working with people. Technical witness to Christ’s healing ministry in all that 1600 Albany Street we do. capital fund drives, stewardship, and increased training will be provided where necessary. Beech Grove, IN 46107 offertory programs. The Development Office EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE For additional information contact: assists diocesan high schools with their develop- Housekeeping, Food Services, Clerical, Radiology Technologist, ment needs by conducting feasibility and opin- George Noel Respiratory Therapist, Registered Nurses, Pharmacists, and more ion surveys prior to capital fund drives. The P.O. Box 610 Job Line — 317--783-8333 Development Office also conducts the collection Crookston, MN 56716 Phone — 317-783-8588 and reporting functions for these and other Web Site — www.stfrancishospitals.org [email protected] development programs. Beech Grove Indianapolis Mooresville The Diocese of Columbus is situated in Central and Southern Ohio, comprising 23 counties, 105 parishes, and approximately 220,000 Catholics. Business Manager Little Sisters of the Poor Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, located at 5333 E. 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