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FORT WAYNE — Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades received Priest appointments a letter in April from the Vatican’s Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Bishop Rhoades announces which gave official approval for the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend to inscribe the Oct. 3 feast of St. appointments Mother Theodore Guérin (St. Theodora Guérin) into Page 3 the Proper Liturgical Calendar of the Diocese. This is the culmination of a process that actually began in 2008 under Bishop John M. D’Arcy, when an initial request was sent to Rome petitioning for St. Mother Theodore’s inclusion in the diocesan calendar. Sisters celebrate According to liturgical law, the Mass prayers spe- cially composed for an individual saint’s celebration Victory Noll jubilarians cannot be used in a particular place unless he or she is officially inscribed in a binding liturgical calendar. Page 10 There are three official liturgical calendars that affect our diocese: The General Roman Calendar (this includes all the major annual liturgical celebrations, and also the feasts of those saints who have the broad- CD honors Our Lady est appeal to the universal Church), the liturgical cal- endar for the United States (which incorporates holy St. Joseph Parish releases men and women of special significance to our country, such as St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and Blessed Junípero Marian music CD Serra), and our proper diocesan calendar. Since St. Mother Theodore is not currently in the Page 18 universal or U.S. calendars, her addition to the dioce- san calendar is an important occasion for the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. Whereas previously, a more generic set of prayers solely from the Book of the Month “Common of Virgins” would have been used on her feast here, now her official collect prayer (the open- ‘The Four Teresas’ ing prayer of the Mass) may be used. She will hence- forth be commemorated on Oct. 3 (the date estab- Page 20 lished by Rome at her canonization in 2006) as an FRANCIE HOGAN obligatory memorial in this diocese, meaning that her A statue honors St. Theodora Guérin on the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception grounds at the location of the former academy. FEAST, PAGE 20 As Year for Priests nears close, ENVELOPE COMING JUNE 20 priests must be shepherds In the June 20, 2010 issue of VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As the Year for By following this guide, the pope said, a Today’s Priests draws to a close, Pope Benedict XVI priest should show “unconditional love, be said a priest’s foremost role is to be a shep- full of joy and open to all; be attentive to Catholic, an herd to his flock, and he asked the faithful those around him, gentle to children, to the offering enve- to support their priests in their task of weak and to the simple; and show the infi- bringing people closer to God. nite mercy of God with encouraging words lope will be inserted into the At his regular weekly audience in St. of hope.” newspaper requesting readers to help us Peter’s Square May 26, the pope said Because of the world wars and the rise priests should follow Jesus, who he called of dictatorial leaders in Europe in the last pay for a portion of the production and the “supreme shepherd of souls,” in their century, the pope said, many people today delivery costs of this newspaper to all regis- mission to “take care of the people of God, still have a deep mistrust of authority of all be teachers of the faith, animating and sus- types. The Church, he said, is called to offer tered Catholic homes in the diocese. Your taining the community of Christians.” an authority based on service, “not in its offering gives you a share in the works of The pope quoted St. Augustine in point- own right but in the name of Jesus, who in ing out that “it is a labor of love to graze the the name of the Father received all authori- evangelization throughout the Diocese of flocks of the Lord,” and that love should act as the “supreme guide in conduct for the Fort Wayne-South Bend. Thank you for ministers of God.” PRIESTS, PAGE 5 your generous response. 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JUNE 6, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Official newspaper of the The Most Holy Trinity, the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856

PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades greatest mystery of our faith

EDITOR: Tim Johnson virtues of St. John Vianney, a shining NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad Gran Misa y Procesión model of a pastor totally dedicated to the IN TRUTH service of God’s people. This year was the Editorial Department Fiesta de Corpus Christi 150th anniversary of his death. PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan AND Con el Obispo Kevin Rhoades Though I have been here less than five FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, months, I have already been very edified by Michelle Castleman, Karen Clifford, CHARITY the priests of our diocese. I have seen their Elmer J. Danch, Bonnie Elberson, prayer and good works and their great dedi- BY BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES cation to the spiritual good of their people. Denise Fedorow, Diane Freeby, May They have made me feel welcome and at Lee Johnson, Sister Margie Lavonis, home. I look forward to our retreat together CSC, Joe Kozinski and Deb Wagner next week. SUMMER INTERN Claire Ronner Trinity Sunday I extend deep thanks to all the people of This past Sunday, we celebrated the our diocese for your prayers for our priests Business Department Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, the Cuando: Domingo 6 de junio del 2010 and for all you do to support them in their greatest mystery of our faith, a mystery we BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice Dónde: Catedral de San Mateo ministry. Recently I heard from the Year for cannot fully comprehend, but which Jesus Priests Committee of Queen of Peace AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber 1701 Miami Street, South Bend, IN revealed to us. He, the Son, revealed to us Hora: 1:00 PM (Misa en español) Parish in Mishawaka. I was very grateful to BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol the Father and gave us the Holy Spirit. He Procesión comenzará al finalizar la Misa learn about the various initiatives they [email protected] revealed to us that God is eternal and infi- Todos están invitados worked on this past year. I was happy to nite love, a communion of three divine hear about the day of Eucharistic Adoration Advertising Sales Persons. God is not infinite solitude, but an Oficina para el Ministerio Hispano Phone:(574) 259- 9994 Ext 211, 217 1328 W Dragoon Trail Fax: (574) 256-2709 they are having for priests on June 19. Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) eternal communion of life and love. Mishawaka, IN 46544 E-mail: [email protected] Also, they told me about the Web-based (260) 456-2824 Though the mystery of the Trinity infi- Spiritual Bouquet for priests, which they Next Sunday on the Solemnity of the Body Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) nitely transcends us, it is also the reality developed. I invite you to check it out on closest to us because it is the very source of and Blood of the Lord (“Corpus Christi”) our diocesan Web site, clicking under the (574) 234-0687 Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades will celebrate his Web site: www.todayscatholicnews.org our being. In God, we “live and move and vocations office. Our priests will surely have our being.” As we heard in the beauti- first Mass with the Hispanic communities of benefit from the many prayers and sacri- the diocese. After the 1 p.m. Mass at St. Published weekly except the fourth ful passage from St. Paul’s letter to the fices offered for them! Sunday in June, second and fourth Romans: “the love of God has been poured Matthew Cathedral in South Bend there will weeks in July and August, the first week out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit be a Eucharistic Procession through the Corpus Christi of September and last week in that has been given to us.” streets to Our Lady of Hungary Church. All are Next Sunday, we will be celebrating the December by the Diocese of Fort On Trinity Sunday, I celebrated Mass invited to join in the procession, whether they Solemnity of the Body and Blood of the Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun St., with the Confirmation of adults at St. speak Spanish or not. Lord (“Corpus Christi”). I am looking for- P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. Matthew Cathedral in South Bend. Their ward with joyful anticipation to celebrating Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, souls were marked with the seal of the IN, and additional mailing office. my first Mass with the Hispanic communi- Holy Spirit, as happened to the Apostles on ties of our diocese. After the 1 p.m. Mass at the day of Pentecost. The Gospel for Trinity POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: St. Matthew Cathedral in South Bend, we Sunday was appropriate for the celebration High School. I was extremely happy to will have a Eucharistic Procession through Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort of Confirmation since in it Jesus spoke Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: gather in prayer with our graduates and the streets to Our Lady of Hungary Church. about the Holy Spirit as the One who leads [email protected]. offer them personal congratulations. I met All are invited to join in the procession, us to all truth. We can also say that on many of them and their families after the whether you speak Spanish or not. This will MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort Pentecost, the Holy Trinity was fully Masses. I am very impressed by the faith be a beautiful public manifestation of our Wayne, IN 46802.Telephone (260) revealed. Since that day, the Holy Spirit has and friendliness of these young people. faith in the real presence of Christ in the 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. been poured out on believers through the In my homilies to our graduates, I Holy Eucharist. BUREAU OFFICE: 114 W.Wayne St., South ages by means of the sacraments of Christ’s reflected with them on words I heard Pope Corpus Christi processions are a beauti- Bend, IN 46601.Telephone (574) 234- Church. Benedict XVI speak to young people at ful part of our Catholic tradition. I recall 0687. Fax: (574) 232-8483. This past week, I was also privileged to World Youth Day in Sydney, Australia: with joy the privilege I had as a deacon to celebrate Confirmation Masses at Christ the “Dear friends, life is not governed by serve and accompany Pope John Paul II News deadline is the Monday morning King Church in South Bend and at St. chance; it is not random. Your very exis- before publication date. Advertising and Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger during the Dominic Church in Bremen. Before the tence has been willed by God, blessed and Corpus Christi procession in Rome back in deadline is nine days before publica- candidates receive the sacrament, they tion date. given a purpose! Life is not just a succes- 1982. renew their promises of Baptism. They pro- sion of events or experiences, helpful I close with some words from Pope John fess their faith in the Most Holy Trinity! LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- though many of them are. It is a search for Paul II about the Corpus Christi procession: comes original, signed letters about We also do so every day when we make the the true, the good and the beautiful. It is to “In the procession, the public and issues affecting church life. Although sign of the cross. Hopefully, it does not this end that we make our choices; it is for solemn tribute to the Blessed Sacrament, we cannot publish every letter we become too rote, too routine, as it is a way this that we exercise freedom; it is in this we expressed visibly the communion to receive, we strive to provide a balanced to give glory to God and to enter into the — in truth, in goodness and in beauty — which it commits us and we renewed the representation of expressed opinions Holy Trinity’s eternal dialogue of love. that we find happiness and joy.” prophecy of new times when humanity, unit- and a variety of reflections on life in the I called upon our graduates to go forth ed in brotherhood through love, will Church.We will choose letters for publi- Graduations as young men and women of hope, the progress as one on its earthly way, singing cation based on reader interest, timeli- This past week, my calendar was filled hope held out by the Gospel of Jesus ness and fairness. Readers may agree or praises to its Lord… with baccalaureate/graduation Masses, Christ. I pray that they will be ambassadors Our procession through the streets and disagree with the letter writers’ opin- of hope wherever they go. I told these ions. Letters must not exceed 250 beginning with the eighth-grade students of between the houses of the city is at the words. All letters must be signed and the Catholic schools in the Fort Wayne young people that the Church needs them same time a celebration of the pilgrim include a phone number and address area. On May 24, I celebrated Mass at the and their witness of faith, their idealism, Church and a shining example of what the for verification.We reserve the right to Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception their generosity and their service. May God Eucharist is meant to accomplish in social edit letters for legal and other concerns. with all these wonderful young people bless all the high school graduates of our life… preparing to enter high school. diocese with His grace! Thus our procession together, side by Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, I side, listening together to the Word of God, P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN celebrated the baccalaureate Masses for Year For Priests 46856-1169; or e-mail: one in heart and mind in our praise and [email protected] Saint Joseph’s High School, Marian High The Year for Priests will soon be coming thanksgiving to the Lord, reminds us that School and Bishop Luers High School. On to an end (on June 19). This has been a spe- we are a pilgrim Church.” ISSN 0891-1533 Wednesday, Bishop D’Arcy celebrated the cial year in which our priests have been USPS 403630 baccalaureate Mass for Bishop Dwenger encouraged by Pope Benedict to imitate the JUNE 6, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3 Papal trip to Cyprus will shine Bishop Rhoades makes spotlight on Middle East appointments

BY CINDY WOODEN

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Just 13 months after he visited the Holy Land, Pope Benedict XVI will give Christians in the Middle East his full attention again as he visits Cyprus June 4-6. Christians on the small island The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort in the eastern Mediterranean Sea Wayne-South Bend, has made the following appointments: share a biblical heritage with Middle Eastern Christians and Effective July 1: face some of the same challenges • Rev. Jason E. Freiburger, from parochial vicar in finding ways to live in peace at St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Fort Wayne, to and security in a land shared with vice-chancellor of the Diocese of Fort Wayne- people from other ethnic and reli- South Bend, with residence at the Cathedral of gious groups. the Immaculate Conception. Father Freiburger Since 1974, Cyprus, which is continues as chaplain at Bishop Dwenger High about half the size of School. Connecticut, has been divided. • Rev. Kevin G. Grove, CSC, U.N. peacekeepers patrol a buffer newly ordained, to parochial zone between the area controlled vicar at Christ the King REV. JASON E. by the government of Cyprus and Parish, South Bend. FREIBURGER about one-third of the island, • Rev. Peter J. Pacini, CSC, to which is controlled by Turkish pastor of St. Adalbert-St. CNS PHOTO/ANDREAS MANOLIS, REUTERS Casimir Parish, South Bend. Cypriots. A woman prays at a church in Nicosia, Cyprus, May 9. Ecumenism and the Negotiations to end the • Rev. Jacob D. Runyon to island’s division are continuing challenges facing Christians in the Middle East will be the main focuses associate diocesan director of — President Demetris Christofias of the Pope Benedict XVI’s trip to Cyprus June 4-6. REV. KEVIN G. vocations. Father Runyon con- and the recently elected Turkish GROVE, CSC tinues as parochial vicar at St. Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu met Chrysostomos II, head of the Another key concern for the Matthew Cathedral, South for the first time May 26 — but Orthodox Church of Cyprus and Church, expected to be discussed Bend, and as chaplain at relations are peaceful enough that a strong supporter of Catholic- at the synod, is that Christians are Marian High School. Orthodox dialogue. The archbish- emigrating from many areas of • Rev. Jeffrey A. Schneibel, CSC, REV. PETER J. tourists and residents cross the PACINI, CSC buffer zone with relative ease. op made an official visit to the the Middle East, including the to parochial vicar at Holy A key sticking point in the Vatican in 2007. Holy Land, seeking greater Cross-St. Stanislaus Parish, negotiations is how to convinc- The government of Cyprus opportunities for their families South Bend. ingly guarantee the full rights of estimates the entire island has a and more freedom in countries the Turkish Cypriot minority, a population of about 854,000 peo- without all the political tensions predominantly Muslim communi- ple; around 76 percent belong to found in the Middle East. REV. JACOB D. ty, on an island whose population the Greek Cypriot community, Looking at the situation in RUNYON is predominantly Orthodox which is predominantly Cyprus, Pope Benedict’s hosts Effective Sept. 2: Christian. Orthodox; about 10 percent are from both the government and • Rev. Dominique A. Carboneau, The question of minority Turkish Cypriots, a predominant- the Christian community are like- from pastor of St. Aloysius rights, particularly when a large ly Muslim community; and ly to repeat their request that he Parish, Yoder, to pastor of REV. JEFFREY A. segment of the minority has a almost 13 percent are foreigners. speak out in defense of Christian Holy Family Parish, South SCHNEIBEL, CSC different religious tradition, is a The Vatican estimates there churches and monuments in areas Bend. concern in many parts of the are about 25,000 Catholics in controlled by the Turkish • Rev. Msgr. Bernard J. Galic, Middle East. The region’s Cyprus. Most belong to the Cypriots. from pastor of Holy Family Catholics also are challenged to Maronite Church; the Latin-rite George F. Poulides, ambassa- Parish, South Bend, to pastor improve relations with their Catholic community is composed dor of Cyprus to the Vatican, told REV. DOMINIQUE of St. Aloysius Parish, Yoder. Orthodox neighbors and to pro- of a tiny group of Cypriot Catholic News Service that hun- A. CARBONEAU Msgr. Galic continues as dioce- mote dialogue with fellow citi- Catholics and several thousand dreds of Christian churches in the san director of vocations. zens who are Muslims. foreign workers, particularly North have been turned into During the pope’s visit to from the Philippines and Sri hotels or restaurants or destroyed, Effective Dec. 1: Cyprus, he will meet with Lanka. and “some 30,000 icons have • Rev. Thomas F. Lemos, CSC, to Catholic patriarchs and bishops The outline for the synod on been stolen and two cemeteries parochial vicar at St. Adalbert- MSGR. from throughout the region and the Middle East was released in have been destroyed.” St. Casimir Parish, South BERNARD J. give them the working document January, setting out topics for the On the other hand, he said, the Bend. GALIC for the special Synod of Bishops bishops and local Catholics to government of Cyprus has spent for the Middle East at the Vatican discuss and questions for them to hundreds of thousands of dollars in October. respond to in preparation for the maintaining mosques in the REV. THOMAS F. The theme of the synod is: synod. Their input helped shape southern part of the island. LEMOS, CSC “Communion and Witness: ‘The the document the pope was to Thousands of Turkish Community of Believers Was of present in Cyprus. Cypriots cross the buffer zone One Heart and Mind.’” The synod’s outline said the each day to work and thousands main goals for the October of Muslims from the Arab world Pope Benedict and his hosts UBLIC CHEDULE OF will have an opportunity not just assembly were “to confirm and come to the island to live and P S to preach unity and cooperation, strengthen Christians in their work, Poulides said, which BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES but also to demonstrate it. identity through the word of God proves that “there is no religious The first event after the offi- and the sacraments, and to deep- problem in Cyprus.” cial government welcoming cere- en ecclesial communion among “We have always been the mony is an ecumenical prayer the particular churches.” crossroads between Europe and service at an archaeological park A renewal of faith and the Middle East, between believed to be the spot where the improved ecumenical collabora- Christianity and the Arab world,” • Sunday, June 6, 1 p.m. — Diocesan Hispanic Mass at St. apostles Paul and Barnabas tion will also help Christians bet- he said. Matthew Cathedral, South Bend, followed by Corpus Christi preached in Cyprus, as recounted ter understand their role in “We hope the prayers and the Procession from St. Matthew Cathedral to Our Lady of Hungary in the Acts of the Apostles. Muslim societies and how they good wishes of the Holy Father Church. The pope also is scheduled to can aid their nations by being will help us reunite our island,” • Monday through Friday, June 7-11 — Priests’ retreat at hold a private meeting and lunch- authentic witnesses of Christ, the Poulides said. Pokagon State Park eon with Orthodox Archbishop outline said. 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JUNE 6, 2010 ‘Take thou the yoke of the Lord’: Employment Non- John Shannon ordained a priest Discrimination Act seen

BY MONICA EICHMAN jeopardizing religious freedom

LINCOLN, Neb.— May the WASHINGTON (CNS) — A let- “Because the passage of such blessing of God Almighty, the ter from the chairmen of three a bill could be used to punish as Father, the Son, and the Holy committees of the U.S. discrimination what the Catholic Ghost, descend upon you; that Conference of Catholic Bishops Church teaches, the USCCB has you may be blessed in the has stated the bishops’ opposi- always sought as comprehensive Priestly Order, and may offer tion to the Employment Non- religious exemption as is achiev- propitiatory sacrifices for the sins Discrimination Act because of able, in order to protect the reli- and offenses of the people to the bill’s potential to “jeopardize gious freedom of the Church, Almighty God, to Whom belongs our religious freedom to live our and of all others who hold simi- glory and honor, world without faith and moral tenets in today’s lar views,” the bishops said. end. Amen. society.” Even so, they added, “recent These words, taken from the The bishops added that the experience teaches that even priestly ordination ceremony as measure, known as ENDA, covered institutions may face prescribed by the Church, high- could be used to justify legal government retaliation for rely- light the duty of the priest as an protection for same-sex mar- ing on such exemptions. Without riage, based on similar state- such additional protection, “Alter Christus.” Deacon John MONICA EICHMAN based nondiscrimination laws. ENDA would be applied to jeop- Shannon of Fort Wayne was The newly ordained priests stand outside of the Cathedral of the Risen raised to the dignity of the priest- The bill would add sexual ori- ardize our religious freedom to Christ in Lincoln, Neb., with Bishop Fabian W. Bruskewitz and priests of hood on May 22 at the Cathedral entation to the list of individual live our faith and moral tenets in of the Risen Christ in Lincoln, the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter following the ordination. Father John characteristics that would bar today’s society.” Neb. Shannon stands first row, far left. employers from discriminating The bishops said, “Just as In the presence of 700 of the against. every other group in our society, faithful, Bishop Fabian W. contact with the Sacred Body of subdeacon. The St. Mother “We cannot support any bill the Catholic Church enjoys the Bruskewitz ordained Deacon Christ that the Church separates Theodore Guérin Latin Mass — such as ENDA in its current same rights to hold to its beliefs, Shannon along with five other them from use in the profane Community celebrates the form — that would legally organize itself around them, and deacons of the Priestly Fraternity through this prayer and dedicates extraordinary Form of the Roman affirm and specially protect any argue for them in the public of St. Peter. Nearly 50 of the Fort them to God’s service. Rite at Masses held at Sacred sexual conduct outside of mar- square. This is guaranteed by our Wayne native’s family and On Pentecost Sunday, the day Heart Church in Fort Wayne and riage,” said the letter, dated May Constitution. This includes the friends traveled from the Diocese after ordinations, the newly St. Patrick Church in South 19 and sent to individual mem- right to teach what it holds to be of Fort Wayne- ordained Father Bend. bers of Congress. the truth concerning homosexual South Bend for Shannon offered Two of Father Shannon’s The bishops restated “two conduct — and to act as an the joyous his First Mass at younger brothers, Stephen and basic tenets” of the Church — employer consistent with that occasion. In the ordination the recently Vahn, served at the altar, and his that “persons with a homosexual truth — without the threat of Also consecrated brother Gregory played the pipe inclination” must be treated with government sanction.” ordained were Chapel of Ss. organ for the Mass. The Mass “respect, compassion and sensi- The letter referred to one sec- Father John ceremony, the bishop Peter and Paul included traditional Latin chant tivity” and that under no circum- tion in the Catechism of the Rickert of at Our Lady of and sacred polyphonic music stances can homosexual acts be Catholic Church, which said that Ellinwood, anointed the hands of Guadalupe sung by the Regina Coeli Latin approved. “no one should be an object of Kan.; Father Seminary in Choir, directed by Father The letter was signed by scorn, hatred, or violence for any Simon Harkins Denton, Neb. Shannon’s sister, Rosemary Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of reason, including sexual inclina- of Edinburgh, each ordinand and asked Father Imrick, and included his younger Louisville, Ky., chairman of the tion,” and that the Church stood Scotland; Shannon also sisters Regina and Ellen. USCCB Ad Hoc Committee for committed to avoid “every sign Father Peter offered a Father Shannon, 31, is the son the Defense of Marriage; Bishop of unjust discrimination in their Bauknecht of Almighty God to Solemn High of Ronald and Marilyn Shannon William F. Murphy of Rockville regard.” But Catholic teaching Antigo, Wis.; Mass on of Fort Wayne and the oldest of Centre, N.Y., chairman of the cannot be “equated with ‘unjust Father Garrick consecrate the hands. Sunday, May nine children. After graduating USCCB Committee on Domestic discrimination,’” it added. Huang of 30, at St. Peter from Seton Home Study School Justice and Human The bishops said they would Vancouver, Church in Fort in 1997, he attended Indiana Development; and Archbishop be interested in discussing a bill British Wayne. Father University-Purdue University at Donald W. Wuerl of Washington, “that would protect persons with Columbia; and Daniel Leeuw Fort Wayne as a Chancellor’s chairman of the USCCB a homosexual inclination from Father Rhone was the Scholar, graduating with honor in Committee on Doctrine. unjust discrimination, without Lillard of San Diego, Calif. homilist. Father George Gabet, 2002 and completing a master’s They said the Church is protecting homosexual conduct.” In the ordination ceremony, chaplain of the St. Mother degree in biology in 2003. His “ardently opposed to all unjust Were the Employment Non- the bishop anointed the hands of Theodore Guérin Latin Mass ordination comes after seven discrimination” against people Discrimination Act in its current each ordinand and asked Community in the Diocese of years of preparation at Our Lady based on sexual orientation, but form to become law, the bishops Almighty God to consecrate the Fort Wayne-South Bend, served of Guadalupe Seminary. said the church also teaches sex said, “we would expect lawyers hands. It is because the fingers of as deacon, while fraternity semi- outside of traditional marriage to invoke it in federal court the priest will come into daily narian Greg Eichman served as between a man and a woman is under the federal constitution, morally wrong. just as they invoked analogous The nondiscrimination bill state laws in state constitution had languished in both chambers litigation.” of Congress for a half-year or “If this strategy were to suc- Fort Wayne’s longer, with no votes scheduled, ceed, it would represent a legal although a House committee and moral disaster comparable in Most Complete may consider the bill the first many ways to Roe v. Wade,” the Wedding Service. week of June. 1973 Supreme Court decision The House version, intro- which permitted abortion virtual- You can choose one or all duced by Rep. Barney Frank, D- ly on demand, the bishops said. Banquet Rooms Mass., has 202 co-sponsors. A of our services. 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the feet of the Apostles and in the wood of the cross. PRIESTS The pope asked the faithful to “support your priests in their CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ministry of leading men and women to God, bearing witness to the truth of the Gospel and its ty in heaven and on earth.” message for hope.” Pope Each priest in turn receives Benedict also asked for prayers that responsibility, the pope said. “for my own ministry of gover- “The spiritual authority conferred nance in the Church.” in Holy Orders should be The pope called the special matched by the priest’s interior year for priests last June to fidelity to his pastoral mission encourage “spiritual perfection” and his personal readiness to fol- in clergy. The current scandal low obediently the lead of regarding priestly sexual abuse Christ,” he said. had not yet exploded in all its In living for the benefit of his force, involving several European flock, the priest-shepherd must countries and the United States. dedicate himself totally, “often Pope Benedict did not specifi- going against the current, and cally mention the issue, although remembering that he who is big he has made several declarations must act like the smallest, and he in recent months abhorring sexu- who governs must act like the al abuse of minors and asking servant.” forgiveness from victims on The pope said that leading oth- some occasions. ers does not mean domination but The pope will mark the clos- CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING is rather illustrated in the humble ing of the Year for Priests with a Pope Benedict XVI greets the crowd after arriving for his general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican act of Jesus Christ’s washing of Mass at the Vatican June 11. May 26. Abuse scandal must inspire purification, justice, pope tells bishops

BY CAROL GLATZ reminder of the ‘profound need to he said. The promoter of justice in the seem to have dramatic propor- relearn penance, to accept purifi- Cardinal Bagnasco said the Congregation for the Doctrine of tions, although what worries me cation, to learn on the one hand Church has never sought to the Faith, Msgr. Charles Scicluna, is a certain culture of silence, VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The forgiveness but also the necessity underestimate the severity of the said in mid-March that in Italy, which I feel is still too wide- scandal of clerical abuse of of justice,’” he said, repeating sex abuse crisis and called on “the phenomenon (of priestly spread in the country.” minors must inspire bishops and remarks he made to journalists families “to recognize that we, sexual abuse of minors) does not priests to rediscover the need for aboard the papal plane to the church, will do everything to penitence, purification, forgive- Portugal May 11 in reference to always, and increasingly, merit ness and justice, Pope Benedict the clerical sex abuse scandal. their trust.” XVI told Italian bishops. As bishops’ conferences across The bishops’ meeting came The Church’s desire to engage Europe are coming to grips with just as three priests were facing in a new evangelization of the the sex abuse crisis, the Italian accusations by civil authorities world “does not hide the wounds bishops’ conference revealed for for the sexual abuse of minors. A scarring the Church community, the first time that about 100 cases 73-year-old priest of the Diocese (wounds) caused by the weakness of alleged abuse had been han- of Lodi was arrested May 25 on and sin of some of its members,” dled by Italian Church courts in charges of sex with a minor, and he said in an audience with mem- the past decade. a priest in Savona went on trial bers of the Italian bishops’ con- “In general and factual terms, May 24 for allegedly sexually ference May 27. there are about 100 cases relative violating a young girl. While the pope did not specifi- to canonical procedures carried In late May at the trial of a cally mention the crisis of sex out during the last 10 years,” said Rome priest accused of sexual abuse in the Church, he briefly Bishop Mariano Crociata, general violence against seven boys, the referred to it in his 20-minute secretary of the Italian bishops. current bishop of Porto-Santa speech to the bishops, who were Responding to journalists’ Rufina, who was the accused holding their general assembly in questions May 25, Bishop priest’s pastor, said that although the Vatican synod hall May 24- Crociata did not respond to he received complaints about the 28. queries about the number of cases priest, he did not tell the Vatican The pope said the Year for that ended in a guilty verdict or because he did not think there Priests, which closes with a Mass how many were turned over to was sufficient proof. He said he June 11, has served as a reminder the police. did not tell Italian police because for the need for deep spiritual In his opening remarks to the he was not sure about the proce- renewal within the priesthood. general assembly, Cardinal dures to follow. It was another The “humble and painful Angelo Bagnasco of Genoa, pres- parish priest who reported the CNS PHOTO/MAX ROSSI, REUTERS admission” of the sins of some of ident of the Italian bishops’ con- alleged offender to Italian author- Pope Benedict XVI waves to members of the Conference of Italian the Church’s members should not ference, said that “a person who ities. Bishops at the end of a meeting in synod hall at the Vatican May 27. obscure the good and saintliness abuses minors needs to be con- of so many others, including lay currently brought to justice and faithful and priests, he said. receive treatment and mercy.” “That which is cause for scan- “Healing cannot replace pun- Thank You, Marsha Jordan! dal must translate for us into a ishment, let alone remit the sin,” for 10 Years of Dedicated Service ADVANCED REALTY to our School and our Children! Your #1 Resource in Real Estate Good Luck in your new position as Darren P. Schortgen Broker/Owner/Realtor Associate Superintendent of Catholic Schools. St. Charles Parishioner May God Bless You! 2929 Briar Bush Lane Fort Wayne, IN 46815 Phone:(260) 385-7603 The Queen of Angels HUD Registered Broker E-mail: [email protected] Parish Community Realtor since 1999 NO TRANSACTION OR PENDING FEE 6 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JUNE 6, 2010

episcopal ordination will be cele- BP gives $1 million brated in Washington, where the to Archdiocese of New military archdiocese has its head- quarters, but the date has not been Orleans for oil spill relief set. His service as a military chap- lain included duty at the Pentagon NEW ORLEANS (CNS) — As EWS RIEFS during the 9/11 terrorist attacks in millions of gallons of oil from an N B 2001. He wasn’t there when the offshore rig explosion fouled hun- plane crashed into the building, dreds of square miles in the Gulf but he soon arrived to bless dead of Mexico and advanced toward FATHER O’CONNELL WITH POPE BENEDICT XVI bodies and pray with the wound- the Louisiana coastline, New ed. For the next two weeks, then- Orleans Archbishop Gregory M. Father Spencer and military chap- Aymond thanked BP for $1 million lains from other denominations in emergency relief funds. The spent countless hours ministering grant will allow local Church relief to the wounded and praying over agencies to provide emergency the dead, according to a story that food, financial and counseling ran in The Catholic Review, assistance to needy fishing fami- Baltimore’s archdiocesan newspa- lies. BP, which operated the oil per. “Entering the burning build- platform that exploded April 20 ing with very little protective and killed 11 workers, earmarked equipment was very difficult,” he $750,000 to Catholic Charities of told the Review. “I wanted to be the Archdiocese of New Orleans with the troops as they performed for direct assistance such as gift their duties of collecting the bod- cards to local grocery stores, case ies.” In a May 24 statement, management and counseling, and Baltimore Archbishop Edwin F. $250,000 to Second Harvest Food O’Brien said he knows Bishop- Bank of Greater New Orleans and designate Spencer well from his Acadiana for emergency food own service to the military arch- boxes. The grant was announced at diocese — as its archbishop from a May 18 news conference outside 1997 to 2007 — and now as the headquarters of St. Bernard Baltimore’s archbishop. Parish, a civil jurisdiction equiva- lent to a county. BP officials were hoping May 28 to contain the mas- CHA executive committee sive spill with a “top kill” proce- dure on the leaking pipe one mile meets with Vatican underwater. Even if the plan was a officials permanent fix, the deposit of crude CNS FILE PHOTO/GREG TARCZYNSKI oil in the Gulf of Mexico has VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The developed into one of the worst Vincentian Father David M. O’Connell, president of The Catholic University of America, executive committee of the environmental disasters in U.S. smiles as Pope Benedict XVI acknowledges cheering students at the university April 17, Catholic Health Association met history. In response to the catastro- with officials of several top phe, Catholic Charities has opened 2008, in Washington. Father O’Connell, stepping down after 12 years of leadership at the Vatican agencies for talks that five emergency centers at local school, called that day “probably the greatest” of his life. focused in part on the associa- churches to distribute the financial tion’s support for health reform aid and offer counseling to fishing legislation that the U.S. bishops families. The $1 million grant will neighborhood, helping residents been a federal judge.” “William Council for Migrants and opposed. Sister Carol Keehan, a help fund outreach services for clean up and sort through belong- Rehnquist came to the bench from Travelers. The assembly focused Daughter of Charity who is CHA three months, and the program is ings. Allan gets choked up when the Office of Legal Counsel,” on the shared responsibilities president and chief executive, told likely to be extended if the impact she thinks back on those early Scalia said in the second annual nations and international organi- Catholic News Service May 26 of the oil spill grows. days after the flood, and the peo- Thomas A. Flannery Lecture at zations have toward travelers, that the meetings at the Vatican ple who helped them. “Anyone the U.S. District Courthouse migrants and refugees. Pope were “useful and positive,” and who has lost their faith in human- where Scalia and the late Flannery Benedict praised the efforts of that the group was well-received. Flood victims struggling ity should’ve been there that day. were judges together. “Byron organizations and international She would not comment on partic- to get back on feet after It was real — I guess you’d call it White was deputy attorney gener- bodies to build a world marked by ular issues raised in the talks. “We — love,” she said. al. And Lewis Powell, who was a peace, fraternity and cooperation were very cordially received and losing everything private lawyer in Richmond (Va.) while simultaneously striving “to had a wonderful exchange of and had been president of the resolve the crucial questions of ideas,” she said. Vatican sources NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CNS) — By Kagan’s court American Bar Association.” security and development to the also refused comment on particu- now, it’s a sadly familiar story: “Currently, there is nobody on the benefit of all.” But some parts of lars raised in the various meetings, With the flood waters rising so confirmation has few court who has not served as a the world have been avoiding “the but they said Vatican officials had fast May 2, thousands of barriers as hearings near judge — indeed, as a federal judge assumption of responsibilities that clearly spelled out their views. Nashville-area residents were able — all nine of us,” he continued. “I should be shared” when it comes The group met with officials of to escape with only the clothes on WASHINGTON (CNS) — The am happy to see that this latest to migration policies and assisting the Congregation for Institutes of their backs. When they returned public conversation will continue nominee is not a federal judge — refugees, he said. “The desire of Consecrated Life and Societies of home a day or two later, every- over whether Solicitor General and not a judge at all.” many people to knock down walls Apostolic Life, the Pontifical thing was a soggy, ruined mess. Elena Kagan should be confirmed that divide and to establish broad- Council for Health Care Ministry As the city approached the one- by the Senate to join the Supreme based agreements promoting inte- and the Secretariat of State, month mark since the great flood Court, but unless there are some Pope urges countries gration has still not been ful- among others. This spring, Sister of 2010, many residents were significant new revelations about filled,” he said. Carol and the CHA expressed struggling to get back on their her, there’s little doubt she will be to join efforts in helping public support for the final version feet. “We’re just taking baby on the bench this fall. One of her migrants, refugees of U.S. healthcare reform legisla- steps,” said Peggy Allan, 54, prospective colleagues, Justice Baltimore priest named tion, passed by Congress in whose home was completely Antonin Scalia, might have VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With March, after Sister Carol said she flooded out. She, husband Bobby changed the course of debate no sign that globalization and auxiliary bishop for U.S. was convinced it would not fund Bruce, her adult daughter Yetta about Kagan when he said her migration will slow down, the military archdiocese abortions. The U.S. Conference of and their three dogs were settling lack of experience as a judge is a future of most societies clearly Catholic Bishops opposed the into a rental home and “trying to good thing. That has been a key depends on effectively welcoming BALTIMORE (CNS) — Pope measure, saying its provisions on get back to normal.” Right after line of criticism of Kagan by some and integrating migrants and Benedict XVI has appointed abortion funding and conscience the flood, Allan and her family Senate Republicans. The Senate refugees, Pope Benedict XVI said. Father F. Richard Spencer, a protections were morally unac- stayed in their carport, sleeping Judiciary Committee will begin “The future of our societies rests Baltimore archdiocesan priest and ceptable. While the Vatican gener- underneath Red Cross blankets, in confirmation hearings June 28. on the encounter between peoples an Army chaplain since 1991, to ally avoided public pronounce- shock at their losses. “I was so Kagan, 50, is the first nominee (and) on dialogue between cul- be an auxiliary bishop for the U.S. ments during the U.S. healthcare devastated, I didn’t know what to since 1972 who has no experience tures with respect for identities Archdiocese for the Military debate, Vatican officials were do,” she told the Tennessee as a judge. In a lecture May 26, and legitimate differences,” the Services. The appointment was known to have been perplexed at Register, newspaper of the Scalia pointed out that when he pope said May 28 during a meet- announced at the Vatican May 22. the CHA’s unwillingness to follow Diocese of Nashville. Volunteer first came to the court in 1986, ing with participants in the plena- Bishop-designate Spencer, 58, is the bishops’ position on the issue. groups started showing up in her “three of my colleagues had never ry assembly of the Pontifical currently serving in Germany. His JUNE 6, 2010 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7

students and eight seventh-grade Marian’s Andrzejewski students to the Indiana state compe- named High School tition. Other seventh graders receiv- ing special recognition included Teacher of the Year Colleen Denunzio, third place — MISHAWAKA — Ken Individual Exhibit; Amie Grove, ROUND THE IOCESE special award for Outstanding Andrzejewski has been named the A D High School Science Teacher of Project in International History; and the Year by the Indiana University Krysta Villarosa, special award in Bloomington chapter of Sigma Xi, Excellence in Conservation in the Scientific Research Society. LUKE O’CONNOR HONORED WITH SAINT JOSEPH’S HIGH History. Fifth-grader Brian Krupp The award includes a cash hon- received the Sons of the American orarium and a certificate. SCHOOL PRINCIPAL’S AWARD Revolution Award. “Mr. A.,” as he is referred to by his students, has been a teacher at Luers senior recieves Eli Marian for 25 years. He is current- ly the science department chair Lilly Grant and teaches Honors Biology I, FORT WAYNE ACP Honors Biology II and — Bishop Luers Advanced Research, and was Senior Corinne instrumental in the creation of Lambert recently both the Honors Biology I and the received the Lily Advanced Research courses. Scholar Grant for In his spare time, Andrzejewski academic and coaches the Marian Quiz Bowl service achieve- team and the Science Olympiad. ment. Lilly CORRINE He is also the chair of the Marian Endowment LAMBERT Curriculum Committee. Community During the summer months of Scholarship win- 2006, 2007 and 2008, ners receive full four-year tuition to Andrzejewski worked as an assis- any Indiana college or university, tant lab technician for the Center plus required fees. Lilly for Environmental Science and Endowment Community Technology at the University of Scholarship recipients also receive Notre Dame. In the summer of $800-a-year for books and required 2009, he participated in the equipment. Corinne is planning to Research Experience for Teachers attend Indiana University this fall. at Notre Dame. Andrzejewski has mentored 20 Correction students who have advanced to compete in the International PROVIDED BY SAINT JOSEPH’S HIGH SCHOOL In the “Women’s Care Center ded- Science Fair and 40 students who Luke O’Connor is the 2010 recipient of the Saint Joseph’s High School Principal’s icated,” front page story appearing advanced to the state Science Fair. in the May 30 issue of Today’s He has mentored over 60 students Award. O’Connor embodies Saint Joseph’s mission statement and daily energizes fellow Catholic newspaper the phone who have received research grants students, faculty and staff. He is hardworking, positive, gifted in the classroom and dedi- number for the Women’s Care from the Indiana Academy of Center Coliseum Blvd. location Science and has sent nine students cated to helping others. Being involved in a host of co-curriculars, including interscholas- was incorrectly reported. The cor- to the national level of competi- tic sports, after-school tutoring, Nutts and Student Council, O’Connor serves as a role rect phone number is (260) 483- tion in the Junior Academy of 8918. Today’s Catholic regrets any Science. Andrzejewski has spon- model for others, both at Saint Joseph’s and in the community, where he volunteers for inconvenience the error may have sored two semifinalists in the several charitable community organizations. caused. Siemens Science Talent Search and in his 12 years as coach for Science Olympiad, his teams have ject matter rounds. The 2010 St. Anthony de Padua advanced to state competition theme was “An American ST. JOSEPH-ST. ELIZABETH SCHOOL seven times. Generation: 1964-1980.” students compete in Other awards include selection National History Fair PERFORMS ‘ANNIE JUNIOR’ as one of two science teachers in USF hosts Annual Three the state of Indiana at the 1999 SOUTH BEND — St. Anthony de Hoosier Science Fair as Rivers Invitational Padua seventh-grade students “Outstanding Science Teacher” by Exhibition Brendan McNamara and Billy the Eli Lilly Foundation, nomina- Miller will represent the school and tion for the Indiana Outstanding FORT WAYNE — The School of the state of Indiana at the Kenneth Biology Teacher Award in 2000 Creative Arts at the University of E. Behring National History Day and 2001, recipient of Butler Saint Francis will host the opening Contest at the University of University Teacher Excellence of its annual Three Rivers Maryland at College Park June 13- Award in 2008 and recipient of the Invitational Exhibition at the John 17. Marian High School Excellence in P. Weatherhead Gallery in the More than 2,400 students come Teaching Award in 2009. Mimi and Ian Rolland Art and together to compete in eight cate- Visual Communication Center off gories at the junior and senior level. Bishop Luers recognized Leesburg Road on Saturday, July Three winners are awarded in each 10, from 7-9 p.m. category. McNamara and Miller as an Academic Super This exhibition will encompass were both second place finalists Bowl Top 10 team more than 60 artists on display during Indiana History Day held in from Indiana, Illinois, Michigan Indianapolis on May 8. FORT WAYNE — Bishop Luers and Ohio. A variety of media will Brendan McNamara will go to High School, for the second year be exhibited including oils, water- the national competition to present St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School presented three in a row, has been recognized as color, illustration, mixed-media, his project, “A Dose of Knowledge: performances of “Annie Junior” at the St. Elizabeth cam- one the top 10 teams in each photography, ceramics, metalcraft Insulin,” in the Junior Individual enrollment class, based on the and sculpture. There will be works Exhibit category. This topic is close pus on May 13-14 for students, teachers, families and cumulative scores of all six rounds of art for every interest. to McNamara, as he is a diabetic. friends. The musical has the classic characters from at the area competition. The high Gallery hours are Monday Billy Miller will use the experience school (senior division) competi- through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. he has gained in local theater pro- Depression-era America — Little Orphan Annie, Daddy tion is made up of five subject For more information, call (260) ductions by portraying Steve Jobs Warbucks, Miss Hannigan, Grace, Rooster, Lily, a stageful matter rounds (English, science, 399-7700, ext. 8001, or visit in the Junior Individual social studies, mathematics and www.sf.edu/art. Performance for his subject, of orphans and servants and Annie’s dog, Sandy. fine arts) and a sixth interdiscipli- “History of the Apple Computer Jessica Landrigan directed the musical, made-up of stu- nary round in which questions Company.” come from any and all of the sub- St. Anthony sent six fifth-grade dents from the third through eighth grades. 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC JUNE 6, 2010 competitive components com- St. Jude’s Ellis to compete prised of team and individual in Future Problem Global Issue Problem Solving, Medjugorje Conference, pilgrimages team and individual Community Solving Program Problem Solving and Scenario International Writing. About 3 percent of those influence diocesan priests, seminarians participating in FPS competitions SOUTH BEND earn an invitation to the presti- — St. Jude gious International Conference of BY DIANE FREEBY Catholic School FPSPI. has announced At St. Jude, students participate NOTRE DAME — Many priests that seventh- in Future Problem Solving compe- within the Diocese of Fort Wayne- grader Canyon titions through their participation South Bend say their own voca- Ellis will com- in the Gifted Opportunities (GO) tions have been strengthened by pete at the inter- program. Students compete in graces received in Medjugorje. A national level of CANYON ELLIS local Future Problem Solving Vatican commission is studying the Future qualifying rounds in January or the alleged Marian apparitions at Problem February. Medjugorje in Bosnia- Solving Program, and will be the Although Canyon has been a Herzegovina. At least two of the only middle-school competitor part of the GO Program since newest seminarians credit their from the State of Indiana and the fourth grade, this is his first time experiences of the Blessed Mother school’s first international-qualify- attempting an individual FPS plan. in Medjugorje with helping them ing student in four years. He will The International Conference fea- discern and prepare for the priest- carry the Indiana State Flag in the tures four days of competitive hood. opening ceremonies procession. problem solving, cooperative edu- Seminarian Daniel Davis Future Problem Solving cational seminars and social activi- recently shared his story at the Program International charters 45 ties. Each year over 2,000 students 22nd National Conference on affiliate programs throughout the and coaches attend FPS Medjugorje, held in May at the US, Australia, New Zealand, International Conference. The University of Notre Dame. Korea, Japan and Singapore, and 2010 Future Problem Solving Parishioners of St. Therese in Fort involves more than 250,000 stu- Program International Conference Wayne, Davis and his family have dents annually. Over 50,000 stu- is June 10-13 at the University of attended the conference for many dents participate each year in the Wisconsin-La Crosse campus. years, but 2008 was especially meaningful. It was at Mass during the conference that Davis says he discerned his call to the seminary. As an act of thanksgiving, Davis went to Medjugorje the following year and was accepted into the seminary a few months later. “Medjugorje heightened my Our experienced and professional staff is dedicated devotion to Our Lady, my devo- to providing the highest quality of nursing care. tion to Jesus in the Eucharist and prepared me for life in the semi- • Daily Mass nary,” recalls Davis. “While I was • Medicare Certified there, Our Lady showed me many things. She definitely helped me to DIANE FREEBY • Secured Neighborhoods for Alzheimer Care prepare for spiritual life in the Father Daryl Rybicki oversaw all liturgical elements of the three-day • Physical, Occupational, & Speech Therapies seminary. It excited my desire to National Conference on Medjugorje at Notre Dame. Father Rybicki, who have a deep spiritual life.” also does some work for Redeemer Radio, says technology provides a • One and Two Bedroom Assisted Living Apartments Another area man, Marian High wonderful opportunity to share with countless others. School graduate Robert Garrow, • Independent Living Patio Homes will enter the seminary this month. For Information, Call: (260) 897-2841 He was also in Medjugorje last summer with a group including sages and make them part of their Lady’s presence. A few years later, 515 N. Main Street, Avilla, Indiana 46710 Father Daryl Rybicki, pastor of life from that point forward.” at Indiana University, he felt the Provena Health, a Catholic health system, builds communities Corpus Christi Church in South Father Rybicki was in charge of call to the priesthood and went on of healing and hope by compassionately responding to human Bend. all liturgical elements for the con- to be ordained, earning a canon need in the spirit of Jesus Christ. Father Rybicki, who devotes ference weekend, including both law degree from Catholic time every year to help at the Masses, the candlelight rosary pro- University. Visit us at www.provena.org/sacredheart Notre Dame conference, has been cession to the grotto, the living The three-day conference to Medjugorje several times, only rosary and Saturday evening’s wrapped up with Mass on after entering the priesthood. Eucharistic Adoration and Pentecost Sunday. The celebrant, Father Rybicki says going to Benediction. Father David Simonetti, was Medjugorje “reenergizes” him, Father Mark Gurtner, pastor of ordained five years ago to the day especially after hearing confes- St. Anthony de Padua in South by Chicago’s Cardinal Francis E. sions there, where lines are long Bend and adjunct judicial vicar of George. Father Simonetti has been Support the Campaign and hearts and lives are often the diocesan Marriage Tribunal, to Medjugorje three times and is changed. delivered a talk Saturday morning the spiritual director of the Pope “The reality is, I think you about the Holy Mass. He John Paul Eucharistic Adoration come back having had that experi- explained the different elements Association in Chicago. During ence of seeing God at work in peo- that go into every Eucharistic cele- Sunday’s Mass, Father Simonetti ple’s lives,” shares Father Rybicki. bration. knelt before the statue of Our Lady “I think for a priest, that’s a Father Gurtner says the pil- and rededicated his vocation to Building refreshing kind of thing because it grimage he made to Medjugorje as Our Lady at Medjugorje, to whom gives some credibility to the voca- a teenager helped him learn to sur- he credits his priestly vocation. tion and to the work of Christ and render his life completely to God. As a young seminarian, Davis His Church.” He talked about having his heart says Medjugorje helps him FaithFaith,,,, While people can come back to set on going to the University of remain focused on Jesus. the sacraments anywhere, Father Notre Dame and having his entire “Our Lady has many times Rybicki says there is something life wrapped up in that possibility. emphasized that she is not the Sharing special about what’s happening in While he was in Medjugorje, his center of attention; Jesus is the Medjugorje. parents received the letter saying center of attention,” says Davis. “People obviously are experi- he was put on the Notre Dame “The Eucharistic devotion there encing some sort of change in their waiting list. Father Gurtner said is so inspiring. It inspired me to Christ life,” says Father Rybicki. “When that might have devastated him, have a great devotion to Our you see it happen in such great but upon hearing the news when Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. numbers, that to me is one of the he returned from Medjugorje, the Honestly, without the Eucharist, fruits. Hopefully people can take 18-year-old instead had great Medjugorje would not exist.” that experience and take the mes- peace. He attributes that to Our JUNE 6, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9 Interactive theater St. Matthew Cathedral School wins Pentathlon SOUTH BEND — program wows Saint Approximately 330 seventh- and eighth-grade students in seven local private schools have been Joseph’s students working diligently since last October to participate in the “Pentathlon — It’s About Words” contest. The contest has five components: Grammar, spelling, diagramming sentences, punctua- tion and poetry recitation, and is sponsored by the Freedom 22 Foundation. St. Matthew’s team was coached by Marcy Balderas. Joan Becker and Tim McMahon received 100 percent in the diagramming category. Winners in the Best Essay cat- egory are Margaret Berta, Sarah Dillon, Kevin Hunkler, Kate PROVIDED BY SAINT JOSEPH’S HIGH SCHOOL Jagla, Nora Pendergast, Matthew PHOTO PROVIDED BY ST. MATTHEW CATHEDRAL SCHOOL Freshman students at Saint Joseph’s High School practice “experience” Rice, Joan Becker, Nathan Bonk, In the photo, in front, is Cole Mead. In the second row are Erin Guzicki, theater skits. Ally Menting, Meghan Sink, Mary VanNamee, Emma Capannari, Lori Lackner and Alan Bowman. In Alan Bowman, Anna Bradley, the third row are Jessica Sams, Nora Pendergast, Meghan Sink, Matthew BY SUSAN LIGHTCAP comedy of Noel Coward and Emma Campanerri, Cassidy Ernst, Greg Monnin and Chris McMillion. Conner Russell stands behind. “Blithe Spirit,” a play that Dennin, Gabi Flores, Shalin afforded audiences an “escape Gray, Kristin SOUTH BEND — The students into the world of mystery, Kobb, Lori Top scorers are in Amy O’Brien’s freshman human frailties and laughter” Lackner, Chris Nora Pendergast, English Honors course had an during the chaos of World War McMillion, Sarah Dillon, opportunity to learn about and II. Groups of three were ulti- Cole Mead, Joan Becker, “experience” theater. On April mately formed and given dia- Abby Mehall, Kevin Hunkler, 15, Kassie Misiewicz, a Saint logue from “Blithe Spirit.” The Greg Monnin, Kate Jagla, Joseph’s High School graduate class closed with their interpre- Giovanni Stroik, T.J. Pasmann, Herschel, Nora Pendergast, of ‘87, visited her alma mater tive reading. Joey Shindledecker, Mary Dan Herschel, Greg Monnin, with three theater majors from The experience continued for Meghan Sink, Matthew Ernst, Connor Russell, Alan Bowman, VanNamee, Taylor Westphal and Jessica Sams, Mary VanNamee, Notre Dame and an interactive many of the students that Connor Russell. Cole Mead, Cassidy Dennin, Lori program. Misiewicz is a profes- evening with a trip to Notre Erin Guzicki, Connor Russell, Lackner, Tim McMahon, Shalin Outstanding Poetry winners Emma Campanerri, Greg sional Theatre for Youth direc- Dame’s Theatre Explosion at are Sidney Manley, Sarah Dillon, Gray and Liz Kramer. tor and educator, and has creat- the DeBartolo Performing Arts Monnin, Lori Lackner, Alan Overall the seventh grade Jamie Dennin, Matthew Rice, Bowman, Chris McMillion and ed innovative curriculum and Center. After a tour of the facili- Abby Mochel, Giovanni Stroik, placed first and the eighth grade taught teachers and students ty, a workshop and a pizza din- Cole Mead. took second place. Hannah Crane, Kevin Hunkler, Outstanding Essay winners are across the United States. ner, the students attended the Joan Becker, Sophie Tiller, Dan Misiewicz received her bach- play “Blithe Spirit” and took Joan Becker and Connor Russell. elor’s in theatre from the part in a “talk back” with the University of Notre Dame and actors. her masters of fine arts degree Saint Joseph’s student in theatre for young audiences Hannah said of the experience, from Arizona State University. “At the theater workshop and >_]^#;\ÓY_[dYoM_dZemi She has taught and/or directed play I had a wonderful time. It at the University of Notre was fun and made me step up Dame, the University of out of my comfort zone.” Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Arizona Another student, Catherine State University, Walton Arts added, “Last Friday I have to Center, Growing Stage Theatre admit I was nervous and intimi- for Young Audiences and the dated about the acting workshop. New Jersey Shakespeare However, after we began the Festival. games and loosening up, I found In Arkansas, where she now it was easier to step out of my resides, Misiewicz is an box, goof around in front of peo- Arkansas Arts Council Rostered ple, and pretend to be somebody Artist and the executive artistic I’m not. ... Two words for next director of Tricycle Theatre for year: Drama Club.” Youth in Bentonville. She is a Saint Joseph’s student Dan IWl[edoekh[d[h]oX_bbidemWdZ founder and former artistic reported, “I enjoyed the work- director of TheatreSquared, shop last Friday because it b[joekhm_dZemifWo\ehj^[ci[bl[ibWj[h North West Arkansas’ profes- taught me a lot about ‘Blithe sional theater, where she direct- Spirit,’ and it was fun to com- '( Cedj^i & ?dj[h[ij <_dWdY_d] ed “Noodle Doodle Box” and plete all of the interactive jegkWb_Ó[ZXko[hi “Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse.” games with some of the theater Before moving to Arkansas, students from Notre Dame. 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HUNTINGTON — Thirteen religious education offices, as Sister Gabrielle ministry as well as a caregiver Sister Joseph members of Our Lady of Victory pastoral associate and in jail min- Skupien was born and cosmetologist in Ida, Mich., Ann Kostka was Missionary Sisters celebrated istry in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Chicago, Ill. Salt Lake City, Utah, Santa Fe, born in Arlington jubilees with a special Mass on Elko, Nev., as well as in Los and entered Our N.M., Kennett, Mo., Redlands Heights, Ill., and May 24 at Archbishop Noll Angeles, San Pedro, Calexico, Lady of Victory and Santa Paula, Calif., Brighton, entered Our Memorial Chapel at Victory Noll. San Diego and Montclair, Calif. Missionary Colo., and Wheatland, Cheyenne Lady of Victory Our Lady of Victory Sisters on Feb. and Green River, Wyo. Missionary Missionary Sisters is a religious Sister Mary 4, 1935. She SISTER Sisters on Oct. SISTER JOSEPH community of women dedicated Josephine Miller worked in cate- Sister Dorothy 5, 1950. She ANN KOSTKA to serving the poor in the name of was born in GABRIELLE McMannon was chesis, pastoral SKUPIEN worked in cate- Christ. Founded in 1922 by Detroit, Mich., ministry, liturgy, born in chesis in Elko, Father John Joseph Sigstein, the and entered Our music, art and Louisville, Ky. Nev., Brigham members of the Victory Noll Lady of Victory as co-director of social services and entered Our City, Utah, Montrose, Colo., and community minister to those in Missionary in Grants, N.M., Ely, Nev., Lady of Victory Los Angeles, Pacoima, Brawley, need in 12 states. Sisters on Feb. Tulare, Calif., Grove Hill, Ala., Missionary Azusa and Norwalk, Calif. 9, 1935. She SISTER MARY Ida, Mich., Montrose, Colo., Sisters on Oct. 75th jubilarians worked in cate- JOSEPHINE Elsberry, Mo., Miami, Coral 30, 1940. She SISTER DOROTHY Sister Mary chesis, as a MILLER Springs and St. Petersburg, Fla. worked in cate- MCMANNON Josephine Maes Sister Rosario homemaker and chesis, as pas- was born in Lara was born in as supervisor of volunteers in toral associate Santa Fe, N.M., San Diego, Azusa, Tulare, Brawley, San 70th jubilarians and as community organizer in and entered Our Calif., and Pedro, Los Banos and Pacoima, Paulding, Ohio, Los Angeles and Lady of Victory entered Our Calif., Salt Lake City, Utah, San Sister Mary Redlands, Calif., Salt Lake City, Missionary Lady of Victory Pierre, Ind., Richmond, Ky., San Edna Butler was Utah, South Bend, Ind., Detroit, Sisters on Sept. Missionary Antonio, El Paso and New born in Reed City and Lakeview, Mich., 6, 1950. She SISTER MARY Sisters on Sept. Braunfels, Texas, Hightstown and Louisville, Ky. and in Columbia, Ky. worked in cate- JOSEPHINE MAES 28, 1935. She SISTER ROSARIO South Bound Brook, N.J., Imlay and entered Our chesis, pastoral, worked in cate- LARA City and Detroit, Mich., and Lady of Victory Sister Margaret campus and chesis, diocesan Paulding, Ohio. Missionary Urhausen was youth ministry, adult religious Sisters on Oct. born in Chicago, education and Newman work in 30, 1940. She SISTER EDNA Ill., and entered Los Angeles, Los Banos, Indio, worked in cate- BUTLER Our Lady of Coachella, El Centro and San Father Terry Fisher chesis, jail min- Victory Diego, Calif., Las Vegas, Nev., istry and as a Missionary Santa Fe, Albuquerque and public school religion teacher in Sisters on Oct. SISTER Penasco, N.M., Clifton, Ariz., and Celebrating 25 years of Priesthood St. Louis, Mo., El Paso, Texas, 30, 1940. She MARGARET Fabens and El Paso, Texas. Miami, Fla., and Oruro, Bolivia. worked in cate- URHAUSEN May your flowers, with their chesis, pastoral Sister Marlene Sister Patricia ministry, and Wolf was born in Knapp was born prayer ministry as well as a Wadena, Minn., endless variety of colors, in South Haven, homemaker and director of reli- and entered Our Mich., and gious education in East Chicago, Lady of Victory entered Our Gary and South Bend, Ind., Missionary shapes and styles, remind you of Lady of Victory Cheyenne and Upton, Wyo., Sisters on Sept. Missionary Detroit, Mich., Azusa, Monterey, 6, 1950. She Sisters on Oct. Pacoima and Montclair, Calif, worked in cate- SISTER the souls you care for, with that 30, 1940. She SISTER PATRICIA Montrose, Colo., and Las Vegas, chesis, the MARLENE WOLF worked in cate- KNAPP N.M. Headstart pro- chesis, religious gram and as special Fisher touch of encouraging education per- director of religious education in sonnel formation and hospital visi- 60th jubilarians Brawley, Los Banos, Azusa and nourishment . . . and when, in full bloom, tation as well as pastoral ministry, Los Angeles, Calif., Salt Lake discussion groups and as hospital Sister Marjorie City, East Carbon City and Moab, chaplain in Ida and Garden, Mich., Curran was born Utah, San Angelo, Texas, Denver, may their richness and beauty Rocky Ford and Brighton, Colo., in Brooklyn, Arva and Broomfield, Colo., and San Pedro and Redlands, Calif., Iowa, and Chicago, Ill. Kennett, Mo., East Chicago and entered Our remind you of the constant love, Hammond, Ind., Brigham City, Lady of Victory Sister Dorothy Utah, and Coral Springs, Fla. Missionary Louise Wortmann Sisters on Sept. was born in SISTER respect and admiration of your friends Sister Betty 6, 1950. She Racine, Wisc., MARJORIE Lorenz was born worked in cate- and entered Our CURRAN and parishioners, which continue in Hopkins, chesis and Lady of Victory Minn., and social services Missionary in Salt Lake City, Utah, entered Our Sisters on Sept. SISTER DOROTHY Montrose, Calif., Abilene, San to grow like a well tended garden. Lady of Victory 9, 1950. She LOUISE Antonio, Pecos and Lubbock, Missionary worked in cate- WORTMANN Sisters on Oct. Texas, Elko, Nev., Nogales, chesis, diocesan The Parish and School 29, 1940. She SISTER BETTY Tucson and Clifton, Ariz., East religious education, community worked in cate- LORENZ Chicago, Ill., and is currently the administration, as pastoral associ- St. Joseph - Mishawaka chesis, visitation Victory Noll general secretary. ate, in evangelization RCIA and and pastoral as peace and justice educator.

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Home Improvement

Saint Mary’s College students find Rebuilding Together rewarding

appreciate the initiative of BY CLAIRE KENNEY Rebuilding Together. “We were both overwhelmed. SOUTH BEND — Saint Mary’s All the things that they did, I did College’s Office for Civic and not even ask for,” Cantu said. “I Social Engagement (OSCE) spon- was overwhelmed with joy sored a home for Rebuilding because it was more than we Together on South Bend’s north- expected.” west side. Rebuilding Together is However, volunteers also reap a national initiative to repair the rewards when they are able to homes of low-income, elderly and experience the homeowners’ reac- disabled individuals. For five con- tion to their efforts. secutive years, Saint Mary’s has “The most rewarding part of sponsored at least one home and is the project is seeing the response the only higher education institute from the homeowners when they in the South Bend area that spon- see the transformation of their sors. homes,” Call said. Each year, a South Bend neigh- Pugh agrees with Call that the borhood is selected prior to the relationship between the volun- rehabilitation event. Once the teers and the homeowners is neighborhood is chosen, members rewarding. of the neighborhood can apply for “Jannifer Cantu was so gra- the program. Rebuilding Together cious of our efforts,” Pugh said. fixes up to 25 homes each year in “She and her family truly South Bend. embraced the experience, and we Rebuilding Together requires in turn thanked them right back those who wish to sponsor a house for allowing us to come work with to raise $3,500. This year, Saint them on their home. It was truly a Mary’s College raised more than beautiful example of solidarity $4,200. among us.” Repairs of the chosen homes Alma Bravo, another two-time are divided into two categories, PROVIDED BY SAINT MARY’S COLLEGE Saint Mary’s volunteer student, major and minor repairs. Local Members of the Saint Mary’s College Rebuilding Together volunteer team gather with Cantu in front of her had a similar opinion on her expe- unions and contractors work on home. The Saint Mary’s College Office for Civic and Social Engagement (OCSE) participated in South Bend’s rience with Cantu. the major repairs, while volunteers Rebuilding Together initiative and sponsored Cantu’s home to help with minor repairs. In the photo, from left, “She was great and it was an from various organizations and are Lizzie Pugh, Olivia Critchlow, Jannifer Cantu, Aileen Hurdand and Alma Bravo. honor to be there that day,” Bravo businesses concentrate on the said. minor repairs. The volunteers from Saint who can’t be part of the actual College 2010 senior and two-time Call enjoys witnessing the Jannifer Cantu and her family Mary’s College concentrated on hands-on work, giving money is a Rebuilding Together volunteer. Saint Mary’s students volunteer- were the 2010 recipients of Saint the cosmetic aspects of the home. very valuable thing someone can “This is actually the second ing. Mary’s College’s Rebuilding These aspects included painting do, and easy,” Call said. year I’ve been involved,” Pugh “I also love to see the Saint Together efforts. The Cantu’s the entire exterior of the house, the Saint Mary’s sponsorship funds said. “I loved it so much last year, Mary’s women working so hard house is home to Jannifer and her deck and the privacy fence. came from donations as well as I cleared the day the minute I and hear them talk about how husband, their two 20-year-old This year, over 100 Saint revenue made from selling house found out when it would be in much they love doing the work,” daughters and their granddaughter. Mary’s students signed up to vol- pins created by the OSCE staff 2010, which is saying a bit since I Call said. “When we got the letter that unteer for Rebuilding Together, and students. This was the first was painting under a sink the pre- Call is involved in a variety of we qualified, I was surprised,” and about half of those students time Saint Mary’s sold these pins, vious year for part of the day.” community events, but says Cantu said. were placed on site. and Call said that it is something Pugh enjoyed volunteering this Rebuilding Together is one of her The money raised by Saint Carrie Call serves on the Saint the Saint Mary’s Rebuilding year and believes in the efforts of favorites. Mary’s allowed contractors and Mary’s board of directors for the Together initiative hopes to repeat. Rebuilding Together. “It’s such an easy way to make local unions to provide the Cantus college’s Rebuilding Together “We made and sold house pins “This year my experience was a huge difference,” Call said. “I with two new doors, two new efforts. She attributed this year’s and raised several hundred dollars amazing,” Pugh said. “I really have served on the board for four screen doors, wood framing in the success in part to the overwhelm- by doing so,” Call said. “The pins love the concept of Rebuilding years now and love it. It feels like bathroom, a new bathroom floor, ing funds raised. were very, very popular. This is Together and all the work every- one of the most valuable commu- new shower wall, two ceiling fans, “We have never had such a definitely something we will do one does, and so being a part of it nity projects that I’m involved updates to the stairway hallway response to a local project and it again in the future!” is wonderful.” in.” and a new vent over the oven. showed us again that for those Lizzie Pugh is a Saint Mary’s Both Cantu and her husband 12 HOME IMPROVEMENT JUNE 6, 2010 Catholic parishes join hands in Matthew 25 ministry

BY KAREN CLIFFORD ly. “There was a single mother with two children that had been living at a cheap hotel room for “We believe that the Matthew 25 the last three years. Seeing the ministry is important because it is appreciation and excitement of a hand-up and not a hand-out. In this family at the house blessing the Church today, we have many was very touching and gratifying, charitable ministries that basical- and reinforced the importance of ly give people a fish to eat. These what Habitat does.” are important but they do not Landry sums up the mission of address long-term needs. Helping the Catholic parishes involved in a family build their own home is Matthew 25. “This experience teaching them to teach them- reminds me of the Creed where selves how to fish.” we say that we are ‘one, holy, — Jay Freel Landry, member of catholic and apostolic Church. the Little Flower Parish team of Working on a Habitat house Matthew 25 brings up these adjectives of SOUTH BEND — Habitat for unity, the holiness of doing God’s Humanity of St. Joseph County work by participating in the builds homes with volunteers in building of God’s reign, the uni- partnership with those in need of versality of the need of affordable adequate housing. The Matthew housing and home ownership, 25 ministry supplies volunteers and the apostolic nature of the and monetary donations to the Church: We do not exist for our- building of a home each summer selves.” for low income families within He concludes, “Rather, we St. Joseph County. Currently 40 exist to go out as we are com- area churches participate, seven manded at the end of each of which are Catholic. PHOTOS PROVIDED BY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY Eucharist to love others and to Matthew 25 volunteers from St. Matthew Cathedral in South Bend stand before a home in progress for Habitat Gene Cavanaugh, who coordi- participate in the building of nates the Matthew 25 ministry at for Humanity. God’s reign by using the gifts and Sacred Heart Parish in South resources that we have been Bend, explains the concept of the given by God.” organization. “In Matthew 25:34- Pete O’ Daniel, a Matthew 25 volun- 40, Jesus tells his followers that teer from Sacred Heart Parish in when we help those who are South Bend works on last summer’s poor, broken-spirited or desolate Habitat for Humanity build. that we are in fact doing what we do for Him. This ministry is important, as it helps us to love and serve others and by so doing show our love for God.” Matthew 25 coordinator Daniel Tychonievich from St. Matthew Cathedral adds, “The Habitat Ministry represents the ideals of good Christian steward- ship. It assists people to change their lives and the lives of their family. For some partner families, it is the first time that they have ever lived in a house, and for other families, the children may become the first in the family to ever go to college. It can help end a cycle of poverty by giving the families a hand up and the per- Mishawaka’s St. Bavo Parish ilies in our community are suffer- spective that all things are possi- also has Matthew 25 volunteers ing from this recession.” ble.” that have participated in the wall Bill Young, Matthew 25 coor- Gwen Johnson, assistant to the raising of a new home. dinator for St. Pius X in Granger executive director of Habitat for Coordinator David McCormick adds, “It also provides our parish- Humanity of St. Joseph County, recalls, “While it is not as aes- ioners a way to give back for the notes that the entire building of a thetically pleasing at the end of blessings they have received. For home by Matthew 25 volunteers this day, you can see the begin- many of the volunteers this is the takes place over an eight to 10 ning of a home where none exist- first time they have ever worked week period. Habitat for ed the day prior.’ on a new home. Most are amazed Humanity’s construction crew During the home building, at what they are able to do. They does the first step in the home volunteers help to do many things feel a sense of pride and accom- building process by digging and such as paint, put up drywall, plishment that they were able to pouring a foundation. Then the mud the walls, hang cabinets, help build a home for a deserving crew meets with Matthew 25 vol- trim and place exterior siding. family.” unteers at Habitat’s retail store Some parish volunteers provide Interacting with the partner and builds walls for the new lunch to the morning and after- family through the building pro- home. The walls are put on a noon Matthew 25 crews. gression is a high point of the flatbed truck and like the Amish The importance of the ministry process. “I am always deeply tradition of “barn raising,” the is shared by all parishes involved struck by the humble faith of the walls of the home are put in place in the building process. Matthew future homeowners. Their grati- at the home site. 25 coordinator Dan Mandell from tude is usually openly expressed, Cavanaugh recalls the excite- St. Augustine Parish in South but it is the work crew that comes ment of Sacred Heart volunteers Bend notes the current downturn away from the day thankful to as they helped put the walls in in the economy helps to motivate have been part of building His place. “It is pretty exciting to see his volunteers. “Finding adequate kingdom in some small way,” how much goes up in one day housing is one of the most chal- says McCormick. PROVIDED BY ST. PIUS X YOUNG ADULT GROUP from what starts out at the begin- lenging and expensive costs a Tychonievich recalls with Diana Geary and Michael Byron, Matthew 25 volunteers from St. Pius X ning of the day as a concrete slab family must meet, and many fam- fondness last year’s partner fami- Parish in Granger work inside last summer’s Habitat for Humanity build. or a floor over a basement.” JUNE 6, 2010 HOME IMPROVEMENT 13 Mustard Seed offers household goods for families facing disaster

BY KAY COZAD community donations. Jordan says of the furniture, kitchen and bedding donations, FORT WAYNE — Have you ever “As fast as it comes in it’ll be wondered what you would do if gone in weeks.” you lost everything in a fire or Another viable program flood? One viable solution — the offered by the bank is Beds4Kids, Mustard Seed Furniture Bank — which supplies new twin size exists right here in the Summit foundations and mattresses to all City. Its mission is to provide children under age 18 in need of household furnishings to families a bed within a client’s family. The and individuals as they rebuild beds, says Jordan, are donated or their lives after suffering disaster, purchased for $100 each from a personal tragedy or other misfor- local company. tunes. The minimal staff includes The only furniture bank in Jordan, who is full-time, and five Indiana, one of 65 in the U.S. and part-time employees. Barb Horn- Canada, the Mustard Seed serves May is the bank’s ever-efficient families from seven counties office assistant and Sam Hatch, including Adams, Allen, DeKalb, who began as a volunteer through Huntington, Noble, Wells and Catholic Charities Senior Aides Whitley. The nonprofit agency program, is currently the ware- has served over 3,650 area house- house director. The bank employs holds since its inception in 2002 three drivers who rotate to pick and relies on both monetary and up large furniture donations in the material donations as well as bank’s lone truck. grants and fundraising events to The Mustard Seed Furniture sustain its ministry. Bank relies heavily on their over Executive Director Suzie 60 generous volunteers, who sup- PHOTOS BY KAY COZAD Jordan reports that the furniture port day-to-day operations that The warehouse of the Mustard Seed Furniture Bank, located at 3636 Illinois Rd., has double its storage capaci- bank sees six households a day in include sorting, restocking items, ty since its move from its former location on Keystone Dr. in November of 2009. their new facility at 3636 Illinois cleaning and helping where need- Rd., doubling not only warehouse and office space but their client base as well, from the original site on Keystone Drive. “It’s kind of like what we do with clients. We took an empty building and made it home,” Jordan says of the new space. Mustard Seed clients must be referred by one of the over 130 local social agencies, churches and nonprofit organizations in the area to make an appointment and range from single moms or dads who are establishing a household after a crisis situation to a dis- abled veteran in need of a kitchen table. They must have been a res- ident of one of the seven counties for six months prior to seeking assistance. Jordan says the bank doesn’t duplicate what the other agencies do but rather assists families who are rebuilding their lives follow- ing such devastating misfortune Suzie Jordan, director of the Mustard Seed Furniture Bank, stands at as fire or flood in their home, domestic violence, mental or their new location at 3636 Illinois Rd. in Fort Wayne. The warehouse physical disability and incarcera- serves double the client base of the former location on Keystone Drive. tion or substance abuse recovery. The client referral process The bank offers a play area for size, and knick-knacks can be includes a home visit and appro- children, a resource board with dropped off at the new location priate paperwork and is open for support agency information and a Monday though Friday, 10 a.m. two months. Assistance from the thank you board that displays pic- to 4 p.m. Jordan asks no one furniture bank is limited to once tures and notes of gratitude sent leave donations outside of busi- in a lifetime and there is a $20 in by the clients and their chil- ness hours for sanitation reasons. processing fee. Each client is dren. Pickup is available three times responsible for transporting the Jordan says she is excited each week according to zip code up to four large furniture items about the growth she has seen in areas. Donated items must be and other goods they receive. the three years she has been clean, in working order and ani- Though the furniture bank director at the Mustard Seed, and mal hair free to minimize possi- does not distribute baby items, Sam Hatch, Mustard Seed Furniture Bank warehouse director, left, hopes the ministry can continue ble allergic reactions by clients. clothes, electronics, exercise moves a donated table into the warehouse with the assistance of volun- to serve the needs of the area items, major appliances, medical teer Mike Parnin. people. “Thank you,” says items, computers, large desks or Jordan, “to the people who have entertainment centers, it offers ministry offers more than just supported us from the beginning. much in the way of refurnishing a ed. Individuals and groups of vol- replacement furniture to their Without their support we couldn’t For more information or to volunteer home. Bedroom, living room and unteers are always welcome, says clients. “We have a family atmos- do what we’re doing. ... We’re at the Mustard Seed Furniture kitchen furniture, bed linens and Jordan, who adds the minimum phere here. We show compassion expanding staff pickup and com- Bank contact Suzie Jordan at blankets, basic kitchenware and age to work independently is high to our clients. We like to have fun munity awareness, but we need to (260) 471-5802, ext. 100, e-mail bath and kitchen towels are all school age. here. People come in and their expand donations, too.” director@mustardseedfort- available at the Mustard Seed But Jordan, a member of life is crummy — that’s life for Tax deductible donations of wayne.com or visit www.mus- Furniture Bank, through generous Queen of Angels Parish, says this our people.” large furniture items, kitchen items, bedding, especially twin tardseedfortwayne.com. 14 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JUNE 6, 2010

GUEST COMMENTARY BY LISA EVERETT, OFFICE OF FAMILY LIFE The bitter pill: Facing the facts after 50 years COMMENTARY e have seen how the pill has had significant adverse effects on Wmarriage and society. Now let’s look at some facts surrounding TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. the pill’s impact on the health and well-being of women, whom the Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Word length may not exceed 250 words. Address letters to: pill was supposed to “liberate.” Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] Fact: The pill doubles the rate of aging of the cervix and can make it more difficult to eventually conceive a child. Erik Odeblad, M.D., Ph.D., chairman of the Department of Medical Biophysics at the University of Umea in Sweden, devoted his profes- Making Jesus the King of our homes sional career to studying the changes that a woman’s cervix undergoes during her fertility cycle and throughout her reproductive life. The ur homes are usually County, we invited Father cervix functions as a biological valve that opens and closes and con- filled with pictures of William Hodde, a dear family tains crypts, which produce the mucus that is critical for sperm survival Ofamilies and friends, per- priest who married us, had bap- and transport, and therefore for conception. haps vacation highlights of the tized my wife when she was an MANY Dr. Odelblad was particularly interested in studying the effects of the times and people that are impor- infant and served many years as pill on the cervix; he discovered: “While pregnancy counteracts the tant to us. But how much do we our pastor at St. Aloysius, HATS normal aging process and actually has a rejuvenating effect on the embrace pictures of Jesus? Yoder, to bless the new house cervix so that the cervix of a 33-year-old woman becomes like that of a My family has a tradition of and conduct an Enthronement of 20-year-old, the pill, especially after long-term use, has a reverse displaying a picture of the the Sacred Heart. The enthrone- TIM JOHNSON effect—the cervix of a 33-year-old woman on the pill becomes like that Sacred Heart of Jesus in a ment involved a prayer service of a 45-year-old and the cervical canal becomes much narrower ... prominent place in our homes. as well as a blessing of the While the present-day pill contains progestogens in much lower dosage My grandparents and parents photo. Through the enthrone- Heart, we are offered the graces than previously, the fact is that they are much more powerful and they held this tradition dear. My ment, the family recognizes the to stabilize and sanctify the fam- persist longer in the body.” mom’s brothers embrace the tra- kingship of Jesus over the family ily; to create a Catholic atmo- Fact: The World Health Organization classified the combination pill dition in their homes. and home. sphere and spirit of piety in the as a carcinogen in 2005. When I was in college and By placing the photo next to home; to bring back the way- While the WHO’s classification of hormone replacement therapy as living in an off-campus apart- our front door, the picture is very ward members; and to help con- cancer-causing made headline news, hardly anyone reported that the ment, my mom sent a framed noticeable from several vantage sole the family members in same press release also classified the combination pill as a carcinogen. picture of the Sacred Heart, just points. Our dining room and times of trial and sorrow. like the one that hung in our sunroom look directly towards On June 11, the feast of the Here is what the statement actually said: “An IARC Monographs the photo in the living room. Working Group has concluded that combined estrogen-progestogen family’s living room next to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is celebrat- front door, with me to college. When coming up the stairs from oral contraceptives and combined estrogen-progestogen menopausal ed. Several Web resources offer When Rose and I married, we our basement, the photo is Enthronement information. therapy are carcinogenic to humans, after a thorough review of the pub- hung a picture of the Sacred prominent. When heading into lished scientific evidence.” The Enthronement and devo- Heart in the living room, next to the bedrooms, we are reminded tion of the Sacred Heart is a Fact: Women using the pill have a higher risk of developing breast the front door. that Jesus is a part of our family, lovely devotional that can easily cancer prior to menopause. An Irish buddy of mine says just like the other photos we be brought or recaptured into our In October of 2006, the prestigious medical journal Mayo Clinic it is an Irish custom for the have of family members and homes. It is a reminder that Proceedings published a meta-analysis of 34 studies conducted since Sacred Heart photo to be hang- friends. Christ is a part of our family. 1980 to assess whether prior oral contraceptive use is associated with ing next to the main entrance of When Jesus appeared to the premenopausal breast cancer. The analysis concluded that women using an Irish home. French nun, St. Margaret Mary OCs have a higher risk of developing premenopausal breast cancer, My vision of what Jesus Alacoque, in the 1600s, He especially if used before the first full-term pregnancy. The association looks like is that Sacred Heart revealed devotion to the Sacred between OC use and breast cancer risk was greatest for women who photo. Our Lord’s eyes seem to Heart. One of the promises He used OCs for four or more years before their first full-term pregnancy. follow you. I am reminded of the gave St. Margaret Mary was: “I Even more recently, the April 1, 2009, issue of the journal Cancer pain He suffered when I see the will bless every dwelling where Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention published the results of a crown of thorns wrapped around an image of My Heart is both new study that was conducted by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research His heart. exposed and honored.” Tim Johnson is the editor of Center and funded by the National Institutes of Health. The study found When Rose and I moved to When we consecrate our fam- Today’s Catholic for the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. that “a year or more of oral contraceptive use was associated with a the country in southern Allen ilies and homes to the Sacred 4.2-fold increased risk of triple-negative breast cancer for women 40 and under. Longer duration of use and early age of first use further increased risk.” Fact: Natural Family Planning (NFP) is a healthy, highly effective Knights membership tops 1.8 million alternative to the pill. NEW HAVEN, Conn. — The Membership in the Knights of members recruited, fully one-half Natural family planning (NFP) is an umbrella term for scientific Knights of Columbus passed a Columbus grew from 1.7 million of all new members recruited methods of regulating conception based on daily observation and inter- significant milestone on April 30 to 1.8 million in less than five there. pretation of the natural signs of fertility which occur in a woman’s when its membership exceeded years (59 months), and continues In Mexico, the Mexico South body. According to a 2007 report published online in Europe’s leading 1.8 million. At the end of the last a growth trend in which the num- jurisdiction recruited 515 new reproductive medicine journal Human Reproduction, researchers have day of April, the official tally of ber of Knights has grown every members, more than one-third of confirmed that if used correctly, the sympto-thermal method of natural Knights of Columbus around the year since 1973. Moreover, mem- all new members recruited there. family planning is as effective as the pill for avoiding unplanned preg- world stood at 1,800,445. bership has grown in all but four The order’s newest jurisdic- nancies. The sympto-thermal method (STM) is a form of NFP that “Achieving this milestone in years since 1942. tion, Poland, also grew briskly, enables couples to identify accurately the time of the woman’s fertile membership is a testament to the In the United States, jurisdic- recruiting 291 new members and phase by interpreting changes in cervical mucus and basal body tem- high regard in which the Knights tions adding the largest number of increasing its membership by perature. In the largest prospective study of STM, the researchers found of Columbus is held among new members were Texas, more than one-third in less than a that if the couples abstained from sex during the fertile period, the rate Catholic men everywhere,” California, Florida, Michigan and year. The Dominican Republic of unplanned pregnancies per year was 0.4 percent. The lead author of Supreme Knight Carl A. Illinois, which together accounted added 221 new members, repre- the report, Petra Frank-Herrmann, assistant professor and managing Anderson said. “We offer a for 15,506 new members recruit- senting growth of 12 percent in director of the natural fertility section in the Department of unique opportunity to serve our ed since the beginning of the cur- less than a year. Gynecological Endocrinology at the University of Heidelberg, Church and our communities as rent fraternal year on July 1, Over the past 10 months, the Germany, said: “For a contraceptive method to be rated as highly effi- one of the most active service 2009. Those five states accounted Knights of Columbus have cient as the hormonal pill, there should be less than one pregnancy per organizations anywhere in the for more than one-third of the recruited 70,310 new members 100 women per year when the method is used correctly. The pregnancy world. We truly offer the ‘experi- 45,180 new U.S. members. worldwide, and councils have two rate for women who used the STM method correctly in our study was ence of a lifetime,’ to join brother In Canada, jurisdictions in more months to recruit new mem- Knights in a common effort to Quebec and Ontario together bers before the end of the frater- 0.4 percent, which can be interpreted as one pregnancy occurring per become better fathers, better hus- recruited 4,640 new members, nal year on June 30. A final tally 250 women per year. Therefore, we maintain that the effectiveness of bands, better citizens and better more than 70 percent of the 6,469 of Knights of Columbus mem- STM is comparable to the effectiveness of modern contraceptive meth- Catholics, together with the new Canadian members. bership for the 2009-2010 frater- ods such as oral contraceptives, and is an effective and acceptable opportunity to provide financial In the Philippines, Luzon led nal year will be announced in method of family planning.” protection for their families.” all jurisdictions with 7,669 new July. JUNE 6, 2010 COMMENTARY 15 Milestones and inch-stones: THE CATEQUIZ’EM By Dominic Camplisson The reason we celebrate In June the liturgical calendar is filled with feast days.Test your knowl- edge of these friends in heaven with this week’s quiz. have been anticipating my never before. birthday with the vigor and I settled into a home perched 1.June 1 commemorates St.Justin.He was a layman known primarily for his Ivigilance of an eight year old. beside an old oak, and just as I TWENTY a.Justin Time Inventory of Christian books (forerunner of the For months I’ve pondered what I am looking up at its winding Alexandrine library) will eat and where I will shop branches silhouetted against the SOMETHING b.skill at reconciling platonic philosophy and reason with and how I will dress. I’ve dedi- sky, so too am I sinking roots. Christianity cated an entire weekend to The early spring hydrated my c.ability to heal everyone, except, ultimately himself favorite things. I’ve even devised brittle parts. I have marveled CHRISTINA CAPECCHI a wish list. over the way humidity heals, 2.June 2 is the feast of Sts.Marcellinus and Peter,martyrs.They were killed in 304 in It felt awfully indulgent at relaxing the tightly-wound bands Rome.Why was this bad timing? first, but then I considered how in my chest. I am laughing more not about milestones: It’s about novel the impulse is and vowed readily, and when anger flashes, I a.They died after the Roman Empire collapsed, so couldn’t be can- inch-stones, the small steps that onized until 1437. to nurture it. If so many birthdays seem to have greater odds of take courage, the times you hold have slipped by quietly, the holding my tongue. your breath and tip toe along. b.They were killed a decade before Christianity was legalized, so desire to celebrate this one — This year I worked harder, Scootches, not leaps. they were among the last martyrs. just another notch along my 20s prayed harder and loved harder Recognizing an inch-stone is c.They were executed just because it was Nero’s birthday when — may be worth heeding. — which probably means I lived like catching a butterfly; it they were captured. The past year seems to merit better. So if I feel older, that may requires attentiveness and good celebration. I experienced the be why. And it’s worth toasting. timing and brings a sense of 3.St.Boniface (June 5) was English,but became bishop of Mainz in this region highs and the lows more acutely: We’re in the season that cele- wonder, allowing us to feel the a.Egypt b.Turkey c.Germany Late nights, early mornings and a brates landmarks with wedding warm breeze of the Holy Spirit few leisurely weekends that bells and graduation parties, and and see God’s hand in our lives. 4.St.Norbet (June 6) founded an order known as Norbertines,and by this title rolled by with no plans and great we are following the script, send- We’re usually too busy to fun. ing cards with doves and eagles, a.Premonstratensians b.the Scotiatists c.Nustrains I bought more flowers, whose starbursts and fireworks. blooms I studied and relished like But my desire to celebrate is CAPECCHI, PAGE 16 5.St.Ephrem (Ephraem) of Syria,a doctor of the Church,had this clerical rank a.deacon b.priest c.bishop

6.St.Barnanbas (June 11),a first century convert from Cyprus,is called “Apostle” God nourishes us through the Eucharist because a.he was an associate of the Apostle Paul mercy, sending figures such as our minds on the Holy Eucharist b.the early Church mistranslated the Greek Andros Postile (mes- Abraham and Melchizedek, men- and our hearts on God. THE tioned in this reading, to clear the The first reading reminds us senger boy) way between God and humankind. that all through history God has c.he was confused with the Barnabas who replaced Judas SUNDAY Melchizedek, the king of reached out to people to nourish Salem, better known as Jerusalem, their starving, fatigued souls. 7.St.Anthony of Padua (June 13) was a theologian of this order,founded by an Italian GOSPEL was a man of faith, as was In the second reading, it teaches a.the Padovani b.the Franciscans c.the Illuminati MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION Abraham. In gifts symbolizing us about the Eucharist. The read- their own limitations, but also rep- ing takes us back to the Last 8.St.Romuald (June 19) was particularly active against public violence and political resenting the nourishment needed Supper, but also to the beliefs of killings.Why? for life itself, they praised God’s the Christians who lived a genera- a.He was a lifelong pacifist, belonging to the Catholic Amishites. Feast of the Body mercy. tion or so after the Last Supper. St. Paul’s First Epistle to the For them, the reality of the b.He had acted as his father’s second in a duel, in which his father and Blood of Christ Corinthians gives us the second Eucharist was clear. Paul was clear killed a man. reading. The presence of this story about it. “This is my body.” “This c.He was beaten up by a crowd chanting “bonk the monk”as he Lk 9:11-17 in Paul, and also in the Synoptic is my blood.” The words are crisp professed his vows. This weekend might well be Gospels, tells us how importantly and straightforward. called the feast of the Holy the first Christians regarded the Finally, the Gospel tells us of 9.St.Aloysius Gonzaga (June 21) was a noble but rejected wealth to join this order Eucharist. Since the Holy Last Supper. Celebrating the God’s immense love. When our a.the Poor Guise b.the Franciscans c.the Jesuits Eucharist is so central to Eucharist in ancient Corinth tells soul hungers, God supplies not in Catholicism and to the Catholic us how important to Christians any rationed sense, but lavishly, sense of authentic life in and with even in the first century AD was not simply with physical nourish- 10.John the Baptist (June 24) was,according to Scripture,related to Jesus this way God, the feast of the Body and the Eucharist. ment, but with eternal food. This a.John was His uncle Blood of Christ, or Corpus Christi, Finally, the words are unam- outpouring of spiritual nourish- b.John was Jesus’cousin as it was known in the days of the biguous. They say, “Bread ... my ment comes in and through God’s c.they were both of the house of Judah, but not blood relatives Latin liturgy, has a great history in body,” and “Cup ... my blood.” love, shown and given by Christ. Catholic devotion. St. Luke’s Gospel supplies the God’s love is nourishing us still 11.St.Cyril of Alexandria (June 27) contended with this heretic The Holy Eucharist is the great- last reading. It is a familiar story: and is available through the a.Paganus b.Nestorius c.Julian the Incorrect est of treasures for the Church, and A great crowd has gathered to hear Eucharist in the Church. It is for us the Church on this feast uses the Jesus. Mealtime comes. The as it was long ago on the hillside 12.St.Irenaeus (June 28) was bishop of this French city,named for a Celtic god opportunity to reflect upon the Apostles have virtually nothing to when the Apostles assisted Jesus in Eucharist. give the people, only five loaves feeding the multitudes. a.Lyons b.Harfleur c.Druidicae Not surprisingly, Spanish and two fish. In the highly sym- explorers long ago named a settle- bolic use of numbers in days when 13.June 29 is the feast of Sts.Peter and Paul,Apostles.Where is Peter most likely ment on the Gulf of Mexico scientific precision was rarely buried? “Corpus Christi,” now the city of needed, five and two meant some- READINGS a.Being a fisherman, he was buried at sea, in the Bark of St.Peter. Corpus Christi, Texas. Other thing paltry and grossly insuffi- Sunday: Gn 14:18-20 Ps 110:1-4 1 b.On Vatican Hill, hence the location of St.Peter’s Basilica. Spanish explorers named the cient. Cor 11:23-26 Lk 9:11b-17 c.On Petrograd Island, off the coast of Dalmatia. Sangre de Cristo mountains in Jesus used gestures also used at Monday: 1 Kgs 17:1-6 Ps 121:1b-8 Colorado, honoring the saving the Last Supper, gestures actually Mt 5:1-12 14.St.Paul was a Christian Apostle,but was he Jewish,Roman or Greek? blood of the Lord. a part of Jewish prayers before Tuesday: 1 Kgs 17:7-16 Ps 4:2-5,7b-8 a.He was a Greek, born pagan, converted to Judaism after his This weekend’s first reading is meals. He then sent the disciples to Mt 5:13-16 from Genesis. Genesis, like all the distribute the food. All had their horse dropped dead. other books of the Old Testament, fill. After all had eaten, 12 baskets Wednesday: 1 Kgs 18:20-39 b.He was Roman, his enemies called him “Greek”as a way of dis- is much more than merely history were needed for the leftovers. To Ps 16:1-2ab,4-5ab,8,11 Mt 5:17-19 crediting him. or the statements by prophets. return to the symbolism of num- Thursday: 1 Kgs 18:41-46 c.He was all three, a Roman citizen, culturally Greek and a Jew by Rather, each in its own way bers, 12 meant overabundance and Ps 65:10-13 Mt 5:20-26 Religion and race. reveals the fact that God is the lavishness. Friday: Ez 34:11-16 Ps 23:1-6 Creator. After Creation, and indeed Rom 5:5b-11 Lk 15:3-7 ANSWERS after human sin, God did not leave Reflection Saturday: 1 Kgs 19:19-21 1.b, 2.b, 3.c, 4.a, 5.a, 6.a, 7.b, 8.b, 9.c, 10.b, 11.b, 12.a, 13.b, 14.c humanity to its own fate. Ps 16:1b-2a, 5, 7-10 Lk 2:41-51 Instead, God reached out in The Church calls us to focus 16 COMMENTARY JUNE 6, 2010 Trouble for the Church, SCRIPTURE SEARCH Gospel for June 6, 2010 and democracy, in Ukraine Luke 9:11b-17 n 1994, prior to the inaugura- ual candidates; rather, its role was Following is a word search based on the Gospel tion of Leonid Kuchma as to raise issues of moral conse- reading for the feast of the Body and Blood of Christ, Ipresident of Ukraine, a prayer quence for the country. THE meeting involving all confession- Yanukovych’s representative then Cycle C. The words can be found in all al leaders of the newly independ- asked Cardinal Husar a rather directions in the puzzle. ent country was held at the blunt question, which amounted to CATHOLIC Church of Holy Wisdom in Kiev, “Well, what do you want?” The KINGDOM HEALED DRAWING an important ecumenical moment cardinal replied, “All we want is DIFFERENCE TO A CLOSE TWELVE VILLAGES in the reconstruction of civil soci- for all confessions to be treated GEORGE WEIGEL PROVISIONS DESERTED GIVE (THEM) ety in the former Soviet republic. equally according to the constitu- FIVE LOAVES (TW0) FISH BUY FOOD The same protocol was followed tion.” Yanukovych’s representa- PEOPLE THOUSAND SIT DOWN prior to the inauguration of tive, evidently stunned, left. GROUPS FIFTY DID SO Viktor Yushchenko in January Cardinal Husar has not gotten Things are quickly getting ugly HEAVEN ALL ATE BASKETS 2005; representatives of what he asked for, which is simply in Ukraine. The new head of the Ukraine’s various religious com- that the Yanukovych government security services is a media mag- munities came together to pray act as a democratic government nate, one of whose first acts in FIVE THOUSAND for the incoming president and should, showing a proper respect office was to ask for the secret the well-being of the nation. for all religious communities. Yet police files on his competitors. This past February, at the inau- in the brief months since Father Borys Gudziak, the presi- ALLATEVLEWTX guration of President Viktor Yanukovych was inaugurated, the dent of the Ukrainian Catholic BFFNBASKETST Yanukovych, this impressive pat- Ukrainian Orthodox Church- University in L’viv (one of the tern of ecumenical cooperation Moscow Patriarchate has become, country’s most important inde- GN IWARDNANOH was not repeated. Rather, for all practical purposes, a new pendent institutions of culture and DEFVJO I VOAJO Yanukovych invited Patriarch state church. It clearly enjoys pres- learning), believes himself to be Kirill of Moscow to give his bless- idential favor. It alone is invited to under surveillance, with his phone NVTBELD I CFNU ing to the new Ukrainian adminis- bless public events. And its over- tapped; Gudziak expects state EIYUKLSLKHWS tration in a service at the seers in Moscow have not hesitat- pressure on the Ukrainian Greek Monastery of the Caves in Kiev. ed to involve themselves directly Catholic Church, which Russian VGHYF I OLESOA No other religious leaders were in Ukrainian political affairs. Orthodoxy tried to extinguish in ALRFVSNAOI DN invited. No religious leaders other Thus, when the controversial 1946, to increase. than those affiliated with the nomination of Dmytro Tabachnyk The alliance of the Russian ELPOEPLGVFTD Ukrainian Orthodox Church- as minister of science and educa- Orthodox Patriarchate of Moscow HJROUELEDE I L Moscow Patriarchate (one of three tion (often called the minister of with Russian state power is flour- Orthodox communities in Ukraine, culture) ran into trouble from ishing and the results, next door in BPRDDPESDOSW and the one that functions as a members of President a Ukraine whose political leader- wholly-owned subsidiary of the Yanukovych’s own party, who had ship is now closely attuned to PDETRESEDHMB Patriarchate of Moscow) have questions about Tabachnyk’s Russian leader Vladimir Putin, are © 2010 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com been invited to meet the new presi- integrity, Patriarch Kirill of not savory: for ecumenism, for dent. Moscow lobbied President Ukrainian democracy, and perhaps Shortly before Ukraine’s 2010 Yanukovych to go through with even for Ukrainian independence. June presidential election, a representa- the appointment of a culture min- 53 Dust he 6 & 13, 2010 54 Comprehend tive of Yanukovych’s party visited ister who has slandered Catholics, 55 Japanese money especially Greek Catholics, and Cardinal Lubomir Husar, the t c w 56 Apostles’ book major-archbishop of the Greek who has been known to assert that ross ord Catholic Church of Ukraine. The western Ukraine (the heartland of 12 3 4 5 67 8 910 DOWN

Yanukovych representative evi- Ukrainian Greek Catholicism) 11 12 13 dently wanted an assurance that isn’t really Ukraine, culturally or 14 15 16 1 Shady place the Greek Catholic Church (the linguistically. Kirill’s intervention 2 “Salem” means repository and guardian of was successful and Dr. Tabachnyk 17 18 19 20 3 Melchizedek’s city

Ukrainian national identity during was duly appointed. Thus, 21 22 23 24 25 26 4 Writer Bombeck the Soviet period, even as it Ukraine’s new minister of culture 5 Friday (abbr.) scraped out an underground exis- is a man who has denied that the 27 28 29 6 “____ in tence as the world’s largest illegal Soviet-enforced Ukrainian Terror 30 31 32 33 remembrance” (2 wds.) 7 Afloat (2 wds.) religious body) would not endorse Famine of the 1930s, a pivotal 34 35 one of Yanukovych’s rivals for the drama in modern Ukrainian histo- 8 Belongs to Mom presidency. Cardinal Husar replied ry in which perhaps as many as 6 36 37 38 39 40 41 9 Vane direction 10 Advertisements 42 43 44 that the Greek Catholic Church, million Ukrainian kulaks were George Weigel is a senior fellow of 13 Middle consistent with Catholic social deliberately starved to death, was a the Ethics and Public Policy 45 46 47 48 49 50 18 Annul doctrine, never endorsed individ- genocide. Center in Washington, D.C. 51 52 53 20 Waxing poetic 23 Regret 54 55 56 24 Slide on snow

with a book agent and then took a out, “There is no wine.” She ©2010 www.tri-c-a-publications.com 25 She 26 Vane direction celebratory hike, unplugging wanted the celebration to contin- Gn 14:18-20; Based on these Scripture Readings: 27 School group from her computer for an entire ue and so did her Son. Today we 1 Cor 11:23-26; Lk 9:111b-17 and 2 Sm 12:7-10, 13; CAPECCHI 29 Choose day. remember that impulse, the sec- Gal 2:16, 19-21; Lk 7:36-8:3 My longtime softball coach ond luminous mystery of the 30 Illegal drug CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 31 Roman three self-published his father’s biogra- rosary. ACROSS 28 Jesus’ are light 32 Explosive phy. His kids threw him a book Mary suffered and she cele- 1 Church part 30 Forgiven much 33 European Patent 5 Makes food laws or ____ notice an inch-stone passing by, launch party, sharing their take- brated, because joy involves grief Office 8 “__ culpa” 33 Babylonian kingdom so when we do, and we feel that aways over red wine. in a well-lived life. 35 Calm 11 Back row 34 Moses’ mountain desire to celebrate, we should When we celebrate these That’s what I’m striving for 38 Pay back 12 Deteriorate 35 Mock moments, we mark time together. this birthday, why I keep a bottle 39 Infant’s crying disease honor it. 13 David was delivered 36 Morse code dot We echo Mary’s Magnificat. Our of champagne in the fridge. I’m 40 Intelligent I know a widower who is rais- from Saul’s ___ 37 Air-conditioning need gratitude becomes poetry and, in ready at a moment’s notice. 41 Abraham traveled in ing nine kids, and he celebrates 14 Gilead ointment 39 Central Time 42 “___ this bread” every Sunday with Mass and turn, praise. “My soul proclaims 15 Possessive 42 Looked at 44 Naught brunch. He fries bacon, plays the greatness of the Lord,” we 16 Employs 43 Dwarf 45 Chinese seasoning rock and everyone dances. sing. “The Mighty One has done 17 Atlantic, for example 45 Plateau 46 Stretch to make do A reporter friend won a blog- great things for me, and holy is 19 Cooking plant 48 Tap lightly 47 Jesus had crowd ging award exactly one year after his name.” 21 Eye movement 50 Bl. ___ de La Roche do to eat being laid off from her local It was Mary, after all, our Christina Capecchi is a freelance 22 Bathsheba’s husband 51 Show 49 Commandments’ # newspaper. She celebrated by most gracious advocate, who writer from Inver Grove Heights, 24 Queen of _ _ _ ba 52 Crowd did to fish blogging and bragging and exer- prompted Jesus’ first miracle at Minn. She can be reached at 27 Positive and loaves www.ReadChristina.com. cising. Another reporter signed the wedding in Cana, pointing Answer Key can be found on page 19 JUNE 6, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 17

SAINT JOE SPRING SPORTS ON FIRE Saint Joseph’s High School and its spring athletes continue to live the excellence that defines Saint Joe. This spring they have two outright NIC champions. Boys’ track and the girls’ tennis team both sit alone at the top of the NIC, and the softball girls have a share of the title. Coming in second in the NIC are boys’ golf, girl’s track and baseball. As postseason play continues, they currently have two sectional championships. The boys’ track and girls’ tennis teams Sports will continue on in regional play. lunch and prizes. Play as a four- Brennan signs with some or sign up individually. For Indiana State reservations contact Coach Chris A great day for CYO track and field Svarczkopf by Friday, June 4. FORT WAYNE — Bishop Dwenger senior Andy Brennan BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN will be continuing his running Saint Joseph’s coaches career with Indiana State recognized University in Terre Haute, as a FORT WAYNE — May 15 member of both the cross country SOUTH BEND — The Northern marked a great day in the history and track teams. Brennan ran four Indiana Conference (NIC) recog- of Catholic Youth Organization years on the Bishop Dwenger var- nizes excellence in coaching by (CYO) track and field. After a sity cross country team, and was naming a “Coach of the Year” in very rainy spring, the weather co-captain of the 2009 SAC, sec- each sport. This past “recognition cooperated for the annual city tional and regional championship season” brought several acco- meet at Bishop Luers High teams, placing in the top four at ladees for Saint Joseph’s High School, and three records fell. each of the meets, and also ran at School. The St. Jude Eagle boys state. He was named All-SAC, Starting last spring, Bill scored 119 team points to take All-Area and Honorable Mention Mountford received the honor for home top honors, battling all day All-State this past fall. Brennan girls’ tennis. John Gumpf claimed against the Cardinals from St. has also spent four years as a the title for baseball. Charles that finished a close sec- member of the Bishop Dwenger Saint Joe continued the excel- ond place with 114 points. St. varsity track team, and is the cur- lence in August with a cross coun- John, New Haven ended up third rent co-captain. try team that ultimately competed with 58 team points. at state for the first time in school The undefeated Eagles swept history and earned long-time eight of the 12 events with stand- Golf Outing honors coach Jerry Hoffman the Coach of outs Gus Schrader and Luke Bishop Dwenger athletic the Year. Johan Kuitse and his Palmer grabbing four first-place girls traveled to the state soccer finishes each. Schrader broke director Andy Johns competition again and Coach Lawrence Barnett’s record from FORT WAYNE — In honor of Kuitse completed the season as 2004 in the 100-meter hurdles, Athletic Director Andy Johns’ soccer’s Coach of the Year. lowering the mark from 15.4 sec- retirement after 34 years of service In the fall, Mary Kay O’Connell onds to 15.2. He also won the was named for volleyball. long jump, 400-meter run and to Bishop Dwenger High School, MICHELLE CASTLEMAN Saint Joseph’s capped off the anchored the 4x100-meter relay. there will be a golf outing held on St. Jude stand out, Luke Palmer, performs at the CYO city meet. Tuesday, June 8, at Lakeside Golf 2009 NIC recognition with the Palmer, who was undefeated the boys’ swimming coach Tony entire season in all of his events, Course beginning with a shotgun points, while St. Vincent scored Ciocca, Claire Manning and Kowals adding Coach of the Year won the 100-meter dash in 12.5 start at 9 a.m. The fee for “A.J. 91 points for second place and St. Natalie Watercutter. Effinger also to his list of accomplishments. seconds. The Bishop Dwenger- Day” is $40 and includes a cart, Joseph-St. Elizabeth placed third set a new city meet record in the bound baseball hopeful also lead with 55 points. Blue medal win- 200-meter dash with her sprint of off the winning short relay and ners for St. Charles were their 27.9 seconds, beating the old was the top thrower in both the 4x100 meter relay team record of 28.2 set by ST. MATTHEW BASEBALL TEAM WINS discus and shot. of Heather Nellum, Ronesha Taylor in After St. Jude won the city Rachel Gibson, 2005. Kate Eifrid ICCL A LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP meet, Palmer beamed, “It was Tori Houk and from St. John, awesome!” Also running first Olivia Fort Wayne place 4x100 relay legs for the Current. was a double Eagles were Aaron Ng and Houk also winner in the Joseph Manganiello, while won the long jump Nathan Ellert, Zack McIntyre, 100-meter and 100- Brandon Williams and Conner hurdles and meter dash. Werling ran a 1:56.20 for St. Jude Current dou- Shining for to win the 4x200 relay. High bled in the St. Joseph-St. jumper Greg Robertson and half 400-meter Elizabeth was miler Greg Tippman grabbed blue dash. Addie medals for St. Charles, but it was St. Vincent Riembold, who the many second and third place was victorious in the won the 800-meter spots that really added up for the high jump (Megan run and crushed Ann Cardinals. Jordan Bly won the Coffin), shot put and discus Marie Shank’s record of 5:38.05 200-meter dash for St. Vincent. (Morgan Kinniry) and the 4x200 in the mile, clocking in with an The Lady Cardinals won the meter relay with a team of impressive 5:30.8. title for the girls, tallying 114 Dominique Effinger, Alexis PROVIDED BY ST. MATTHEW SCHOOL St. Matthew Cathedral School 5/6 Black baseball team defeated Christ the King 5/6 Gold baseball team, 2-0, for the A League Championship. In front from left are Kenny •Downtown •Time Corners Klimek, Brendan Bradley, Justin DeClark, Connor Mowers, Keaton Maenhoot, Dominic Krizman, Jordan Himschoot, •East State •Lima Road Jack Tiller. In the middle are Tony Kramer, Robbie Sink, •Glenbrook •Maysville Road Adam Cseh, Nathan Marino and Ryan Quinn. Assistant Coach Rob Sink, Head Coach Mike Cseh, assistant coach- es John DeClark and Andy Krizman stand behind. 18 TODAY’S CATHOLIC JUNE 6, 2010 St. Joseph Parish releases Marian hymn CD

CD. “I am always trying to model cial meaning in their lives. BY KAREN CLIFFORD for the schoolchildren broad ways For Father Grove, of sharing gifts and the blessings “Salve Regina” SOUTH BEND — Often as we that God has given us for the holds memories travel from our place of work to greater good. We do a marathon of his forma- home, our thoughts gravitate to and a half marathon to emphasize tion in the the day’s pressures and chal- the physical health and athletic Holy Cross lenges. Bringing our thoughts side of our lives, and the CD is a order. “In together in a more prayerful and nice way of emphasizing musical our reli- melodic fashion can bring a sense gifts. It uses voice and instru- gious life of calm and peacefulness on our ments as a way to give praise to in Holy journey. Listening to St. Joseph God too,” notes Father DeRiso. Cross, Parish’s new CD, “I Sing a Maid” Instead of selling the CD, the that’s in a car or at home offers a spiri- parish staff wants to express grat- what we tual respite from everyday trials. itude to parishioners, school fam- sing at “I Sing a Maid” is a collection ilies and parish benefactors by night of traditional and contemporary giving the CD to them as a gift. prayer to Marian hymns and is St. Joseph “We just wanted to send them end the Parish of South Bend’s second something in the mail as a sur- day.” CD release. The first CD, prise to say thank you for being a For Father released in 2007, is a collection part of the parish and the sacri- DeRiso, “Notre of Advent and Christmas songs fices you make to support the Dame Our and was given to parishioners as mission of this place,” Father Mother,” reminds a way to enrich their prayer life DeRiso adds. him of the connection and their celebration of those Parish staff was involved in the four vocalists on the CD liturgical seasons. making “I Sing a Maid.” In addi- Other parishioners also partici- hymns offers many blessings. “It share with the University. “The Holy Cross Father John tion to Father DeRiso, associate pated in the production of the was Pope John Paul II who so four singers all graduated from DeRiso, pastor of St. Joseph pastor Holy Cross Father Kevin CD. Pianist Sofia Kodanashvili frequently said that we find Jesus Notre Dame. That’s where most of Parish, recalls the impetus for Grove; Theresa Slott, director of and flutist Renee LaReau, as well through Mary, because she leads us discovered our gift of singing both CDs. “We did it because I music and liturgy; and Emmeline as Liam and Maddie Maher who us to Him. And in praying the and song.” recognized this great musical tal- S. D’Agostino, assistant director played the violin and viola on the words in these Marian hymns and St. Joseph Parish would like to ent of our staff and thought it of music and liturgy; were the recording, are active members in especially through the music I extend their appreciation to all in would be a great tool of evange- vocals on the CD. Slott also pro- the parish. find that it’s true. So the experi- the community by offering “I lization. It was a creative initia- duced and directed the CD. Lisa With the help of Gary ence of singing and being a part Sing a Maid” CD free of charge tive of bringing the hymns of the DeLorenzo plays percussion on Lavengood, who did all the of this CD is a chance for us to to anyone who requests it. Those Church and songs of faith into the CD and is the parish director recording of the Marian hymns in pray and grow closer to Christ interested should contact the the homes of our parishioners and of religious education. The cover the church sanctuary, the CD was and I hope it will be that for the parish office at (574) 234-3134 or our school families.” art was designed by Lesley produced through the donations people that listen to it.” the Web site Honoring Mary and showing Kirzeder, director of marketing of anonymous parishioners. While both priests enjoy all of www.stjoeparish.com. Free will God’s blessing are additional fac- and communications at the Father Grove notes that the Marian hymns on the CD, donations are always appreciated. tors in the release of the second parish. singing and listening to Marian each has a favorite that has a spe-

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The event is free. program recounting the order’s Devotions will be held June 5 at will have a support weekend for violin recital on Sunday, June 13, recent work at its Sacre Coeur the Our Lady of the Angels the campaign “Building Faith, at 3 p.m., at the Ancilla Domini Hospital in Haiti. Members only. Oratory (former St. Andrew Order of Malta celebrates patronal Sharing Christ” June 5-6, at St. Chapel, PHJC Ministry Center. Church) from 9-11 a.m. The Joseph Parish in Fort Wayne and feast event includes Mass, rosary, Notre Dame —The Order of Garage sale time St. Joseph Parish in Garrett. Spaghetti dinner Fort Wayne — The Fort Wayne Confession and Holy Hour fol- Campaign details may be found South Bend — The Knights of Malta of Northern Indiana will lowed by a talk on the biblical celebrate its patronal feast of St. Christ Child Society will have online at www. 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Other qualifications include: Fort Wayne — First Saturday © 2010 Tri-C-A Publications • Demonstrate leadership strengths in curriculum and instruction, professional development, and school improvement • Ability to multi-task in a fast paced and demanding work environment Music Director • Ability to develop good relationships with students, faculty, staff, and parents (FULL TIME) • Requires effective communication skills – must be comfortable speaking directly to Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church parents • Experience with school accreditation processes (preferably with NCA-AdvancED) in Fort Wayne, Indiana • Experience working with students who have learning needs and develop appropriate seeks a highly motivated, reliable, organized, full-time instruction music director to lead and develop the music ministry in parish of 1100 families, including adult choir and bell Qualified candidates can email their resume in confidence to [email protected], or mail them to: choir. Responsibilities include planning liturgies and music (weekends, weddings, funerals, other sacramental Attn: Jason Schiffli celebrations), developing formation and training for Bishop Dwenger High School liturgical and musical ministers. Vocal skills desirable. 1300 E. Washington Ctr. Road Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in liturgy or Fort Wayne, IN 46825 music required. Pay is commensurate with ability and All applications must be submitted by June 12, 2010. experience. Applications accepted until position is filled. Cover and letter and resume to: Msgr. Bruce Piechocki, Pastor [email protected] www.bishopdwenger.com • (260) 496-4700 7215 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46835 Visit www.diocesefwsb.org for a complete calendar of events. Phone: 260-485-9615 20 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JUNE 6, 2010

THE COLLECT PRAYER FOR FEAST THE MASS OF ST. MOTHER THEODORE GUÉRIN CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Loving God, in Saint Theodora Guérin you have given us an example Mass should be prayed annually of a religious woman on that date, unless it falls on a who trusted deeply in Providence. Sunday. Through her intercession, Unfortunately, as timing would have it, Oct. 3 falls on the inspire us to dedicate our lives Twenty-Seventh Sunday of to proclaiming the Gospel Ordinary Time in 2010, so her through works of love, mercy, and justice. memorial cannot be observed here until 2011. We ask this through Jesus Christ, your Son, Thanks for your help! The reason all these liturgical who lives and reigns with you rules exist is to ensure that a par- and the Holy Spirit, Sometimes the kindness and willingness ticular calendar does not become overloaded with saints, and also one God, forever and ever. of others to offer assistance is so to ensure that any saints present Amen. impressive that it gives one something on a local calendar are recog- nized there as strong examples of to think about for a long, long time. Last the faith. Therefore, when Vincennes; St. Augustine would year, for example, we asked our readers requesting of Rome that a saint become the Cathedral of the THE PROPER CALENDAR FOR THE be added to a diocesan calendar, Immaculate Conception Parish for donations to support the effort of it is necessary to provide a list of and the Diocese of Fort Wayne DIOCESE OF bringing Today’s Catholic into every compelling historical and devo- was created in the northern half FORT WAYNE-SOUTH BEND tional reasons as to why his or of the state in 1857. registered Catholic household in the her commemoration in the dio- Although Mother Theodore • Sept. 21, St. Matthew, diocese. Two collection envelopes were cese would be of benefit to the never taught at St. Augustine Apostle, secondary patron of provided for this purpose and your local faithful. Academy, she visited her sisters the diocese, feast St. Mother Theodore Guérin, as their mother superior. Her vis- • Oct. 3, St. Theodora response was gratifying and beyond. This the foundress of the Sisters of its to the mission were described Guérin, memorial year, only one envelope will be in your Providence of Saint Mary-of-the- in the “History of the Sisters of • Dec. 8, Immaculate Woods, was canonized by Pope Providence of Saint Mary-of-the- Conception of the Virgin paper, and that will be on June 20, 2010. Benedict XVI on Oct. 15, 2006. Woods as “gala days for the sis- Mary, principal patroness of Therefore, we take this occasion to thank She came to the United States in ters. Her all-pervading kindness the diocese, solemnity 1840 and founded the Sisters of and motherly solicitude, and her • Dec. 9, Anniversary of you again for your thoughtfulness, and ask Providence. gentle gaiety when she presided the Dedication of the again for your continued support of this In 1846, three sisters, accom- at table and at recreation were a Cathedral, feast in the diocese; panied by Mother Theodore and perennial source of joy.” solemnity in the cathedral weekly message of evangelization. a Sister Basilide traveled by In 1939 St. Augustine parish stagecoach and canal from Saint Academy was one of several Mary-of-the-Woods to Fort schools consolidated into Central (Liturgical ranks, from Wayne and then by covered Catholic High School. lowest to highest, are: option- wagon to St. Augustine Academy. al memorial, obligatory At that time, St. Augustine was a memorial, feast, solemnity) Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend parish in the Diocese of BOOK OF THE MONTH CLUB This month’s featured selection: “The Four Teresas” By Gina Loehr

Reviewed by Kay Cozad experiences, was led by their faith in the love of God to The tome their own unique call to service. Loehr writes,”...all four includes a “The Four Teresas,” by Gina Loehr, published by of these women knew that God’s will unfolds in the plethora of Servant Books (ISBN: 978-0-86716-944-7), this month’s events of daily life. They believed that sanctity comes stimulating Today’s Catholic book of the month selection, is an from living an ordinary life with great love,” — some- reflection inspiring and educational little book packed with biogra- thing all Christians are called to. questions as phical history and commentary on four of our most Interestingly the lives of these four women were well as a list beloved Teresas — Teresa of Avila, Therese of Lisieux, interconnected through the inspiration of Teresa of Avila, of 10 sug- Teresa Benedicta and Blessed Mother Teresa. the forerunner to the three that followed. Three were gested The book is laid out in chapter form, one for each Carmelite nuns and though Mother Teresa did not enter a actions to saintly woman, and provides a biographical account as Carmelite order, she carried that “sensitivity in her be prac- well as an in depth commentary on her charism and heart.” Each had an interest in John of the Cross who ticed in works for Christ. The chapters describe how each was a colleague and friend of Teresa of Avila. Each daily life woman lived out the Lord’s greatest commandment of experienced the “dark night of the soul” he wrote about, to be love in her own way — Therese of Lisieux with her where God appears distant and uninterested, but accept- more like the whole heart, Teresa of Avila with her whole soul, Teresa ed the darkness and offered it back to God. Through Teresa studied. Five points of Benedicta with her mind and Mother Teresa, whose serv- their faith struggles “they recognized the chance to love consideration are also included to stimulate thought and ice was love in action. God unconditionally, not just when he was showering discussion on an exceptional trait or action of each Not only is each holy woman’s love for God and his them with consolations.” woman and how it might pertain to our present day people recounted, but the mystery of the faith journey The author writes of the wisdom and guidance these lives. she traveled as she sought God even in times of personal women offer, “All four Teresas believed that perfect love The study of the lives of holy people and saints, and soul-wrenching darkness as well. These were real for God flows into love for our neighbors. ... Their love their loving service, is an enriching exercise in faith for- women with real anxieties about the joys and sufferings for God impelled them to reach out to others. ... Before mation and this book can be added to the list of many of life as well as questions about their own vocation and all else they were immersed in a life of prayer and the that will enlighten and inspire the reader to better things. ability to love God as He was meant to be loved. sacraments, which connected them continually to As Blessed Mother Teresa said, “Holiness is not a luxury The study of these four extraordinary women assures Christ.” Their choice to surrender themselves to God’s but a simple duty for you and me.” the reader that there is more than one road to holiness. love and the power of the cross shows us the way to lov- Reflection questions for discussion may be found following Each woman with her own personality, background and ing service in our own lives. each chapter.