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Volume 79 | No. 34 http://observer.rockforddiocese.org FRIDAY AUGUST 8, 2014 Inside Warren’s St. Ann Festa Italiana: Family, Food and Fun pg. 4 Back to School Marks Several Schools Will Welcome New First Principals This Year (Observer photo by Amanda Hudson) pg. 5 Bishop David Malloy passes the o ertory gifts to St. Ann pastor, Father Andrew Skrobutt. Bringing the gifts are parishioners Bill and Judy Holland. Sitting in the  rst row are former pastors (from right) Msgr. Everett DeKalb’s Newman Hiller, Father Max Striedl (obscured) and Father William Budden. Center Gets Ready Century For New Year pg. 5 A Legacy of Love A Happy Dilemma: Aurora Central Father, Sister Siblings Leave Needs to Expand pgs. 6-7 Memories, Rectory to St.

Father Harold Nilges Catherine of Genoa Parish Sister Marianne Nilges, SSSF

BY AMANDA HUDSON served at St. Mary Parish in News Editor DeKalb in the 1970s and early 1980s — he as pastor and she GENOA—As School Sis- as director of religious educa- ter of St. Francis Marianne tion. All for Babies Nilges was laid to rest on July They came together to fulfi ll Forever Family, pgs. 8-9 25, people from St. Catherine those roles in Genoa in 1983. of Genoa Parish, friends and Among their contributions to Pope Francis relatives remembered her devo- the St. Catherine of Genoa Par- Reveals Top 10 tion to her brother — diocesan ish is the rectory. Secrets to Happiness priest Father Harold Nilges — The “very beautiful house,” pgs. 8-9 and to the people of God. Father Ahles said, was paid for Although Sister Marianne by their family. The house was Quick News had planned simply for a given to the parish a while af- gravesite service in Genoa, Fa- ter Father Nilges died (2006), ther Donald Ahles, pastor, de- when Sister Marianne retired cided to hold a memorial Mass to the School Sisters’ facility in at the church beforehand, par- Campbellsport, Wisconsin. ticularly for those who could The rectory, Father Ahles not attend the funeral Mass at added, “will be used generation the Franciscan Motherhouse in after generation” by the parish, Milwaukee on July 23. and he heartily thanked family (CNS photo/D. Dela Cruz, Hawaii Catholic Herald) Sister Marianne and Fa- members who were present. Saint Buried in Hawaii ther Nilges “loved this parish Saying she was a woman (Observer photos by Amanda Hudson; portraits provided) Sisters of St. Francis of the enough to decide to be buried who had “such purpose and Funeral guests look over photos of the Nilgeses during a luncheon Neumann Communities carry the here,” Father Ahles said in his joy,” the priest noted that Sister held at St. Catherine of Genoa Parish after Sister Marianne’s funeral. remains of St. Marianne Cope homily. “We take that as a great Marianne “began early” to fol- into the Cathedral Basilica of Our compliment.” low Jesus. to the convent at age 13. Before going to DeKalb and Lady of Peace in Honolulu July The brother-sister team Born in Aurora, she headed “And as far as I know,” Father then Genoa, Sister Marianne 31, where they were enshrined. Ahles said, “she never looked had served in the Diocese of back.” Rockford at St. John the Bap- This Issue She “always had a smile on tist School in Johnsburg and at her face,” he added. “It’s a rare St. Joseph School in Aurora, as Bishop Malloy ...... 2 quality (to always) emit this well as in other Illinois towns. Headliners ...... 3 very positive, optimistic en- One of her Johnsburg stu- Diocesan ...... 4, 16 ergy.” dents, Mark Schmitt, now of Back to School ...... 5-7 Among her many talents, he Burlington, Wisconsin, attend- Forever Family ...... 8-9 said, including teaching, was ed the Genoa celebration. Nation/World ...... 10 her ability for “encouragement “Jesus wasn’t (just) a his- Media/Arts ...... 11 and of sharing God’s work with torical fi gure for her, and it Faith Forum ...... 12 joy as often as she could,” in- showed,” Schmitt said, adding Viewpoints ...... 13 cluding the years when she that he got back in touch with For the Record ...... 14 The Nilges family built a house in Genoa, then left it to the parish as cared for her priest-brother in his fi fth grade teacher some Around the Diocese ...... 15 a rectory when Sister Marianne moved to her order’s motherhouse. his illness. Continued on page 4 2 FRIDAY AUGUST 8, 2014 | The Observer

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Headliners A Legacy of Love From page 1 won over by the priest and sis- years back and visited her ev- ter, and said that “anytime I’d ery so often. ask them a question, they’d “She was stand patiently and answer” awesome, even if the timing was incon- and a lot venient. of fun,” he Father Nilges asked her if said, showing she’d be interested in learn- off a photo ing about Catholicism, then of his fi fth met with the couple every Sat- grade class urday for two months. What and a recent Catholics actually believe was C h r i s t m a s not what she thought they be- Mark Schmitt card photo lieved, Wille said. of his fam- When the priest asked, “So ily, both part of a photographic are you interested in joining?” display about Sister Marianne her answer was “Yes!” at the reception. Wille has been a parishioner St. Catherine parishioner at St. Catherine’s since 1986. Teri Wille credits Father Nilges She said that Sister Marianne and Sister Marianne with help- “was there whenever we had ing her discover and embrace a baby” as the family grew to (Observer photo by Amanda Hudson) the Catholic faith. She met include 10 children. Funeral guests walk back to St. Catherine of Genoa Church. This altar honoring Sister Marianne and Father them when “She is a treasure here and in Harold Nilges is located next to their graves in the parish cemetery. her then-not- heaven,” Wille concluded. comes to mind most imme- “and to marry into, too.” for that loved one. practicing- Jody Watermann is the Catholic hus- youngest fi rst cousin of Sister diately,” Watermann said of Father Ahles concluded his “Sister Marianne has reached band wanted Marianne and Father Nilges, Sister Marianne. “She laughed homily refl ections by looking her destiny,” he said, “and she their fi rst two only 11-months-old when Fa- often! She was one of the hap- at family connections. is reunited with her family and children bap- ther Nilges was ordained. She piest people I’ve ever known. It is hard to be “saying good- with her (religious) sisters.” tized in the saw her cousins at many fam- “It’s a great family to belong bye to someone we shared life Surely that’s one joyful fam- church. ily reunions. to,” she said, and her husband, with, someone we loved,” he ily reunion! Teri was “After thinking about it I do Deacon Bruce Watermann, said, noting that it is possible See Sister Marianne’s obituary in completely Teri Wille believe her infectious laughter quickly grinned and added, at the same time to be happy the Aug. 1 issue of The Observer.

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Diocesan Festa Italiana: Family, Food

(Observer photos by Kevin McCarthy) and Fun (Observer photos by Lynne Conner) Bishop Malloy Invited to Celebrate Mass By Lynne Conner Bishop David Malloy distributes Communion during Mass, Aug. 3, at For Milwaukee Carmelite Sisters Observer Correspondent Festa Italiana in Rockford. Bishop David Malloy traveled from the Rockford Diocese to the Mil- ROCKFORD—Crowds waukee Archdiocese, July 16, to offer a Mass in honor of the Feast braved a Friday night downpour of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. He had been invited by the Carmelite and Sunday’s heat to gather for Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus and the Rosary Evangelization the 36th annual Festa Italiana, Apostolate. The sisters operate a home for boys. Bishop Malloy Aug. 1-3, on the grounds of chatted with the sisters and other Mass participants at a reception Boylan Central Catholic High in the Provincial House garden after Mass. School, here. This year’s event featured en- tertainment from Jana Kramer, Brit Beat, Nick Pontarelli, Tony Spavone, Diamanti and Joe Scalissi as Dean Martin. The Amici Italiani adult and youth dancers performed throughout the festival as did local bands, Dirty Fishnet Stockings and Mr. Big Stuff. Others among the entertainers were Brian Lavender, Breath of Soul, Vince Amore, Radio Stars and Audio Rewind. This year’s Italian Cultural tent featured tutorials on mak- ing Italian cookies, bruschetta, wine and limoncello. Visitors even got a chance to stomp grapes as part of the wine mak- ing process. Men’s and women’s bocce ST. STANISLAUS FREE PARKING tournaments ran during Festa Marinelli Stadium and children were entertained overflow parking lot by carnival rides and a youth PARISH on Christina Street. 9:30 a.m. — 8:30 p.m. tent. CELEBRATES!! There was food aplenty at Festa Italiana including Ital- Eliana Koenig (cherry) and Sophia Koenig (lemon) pose as granitas ian beef sandwiches, cannolis, during Festa Italiana. RD sfingi and semanza. 33 ANNUAL The yearly event also fea- asked. “Who is anybody with- those gathered to take the beau- tured Sunday Mass on the out God? From that flows the ty of their culture and use it to POLISH FEST grounds, celebrated by Bishop other values that the Italians spread their faith to others. David Malloy. are so particularly known for. “We need to be grateful to Drawing upon the Gospel God,” he said. “Don’t let this The values of family, the val- SUNDAY — AUGUST 17, 2014 reading of the loaves and the become just a passing week- ON CHURCH GROUNDS - 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. fishes, Bishop Malloy likened ues of loving children … these end, but reflect on what all of — 10 A.M. MASS — the agrarian Italian culture to are the values we need to find this Italian culture has brought (Celebrated by Bishop David J. Malloy) that of Jesus’s time. again,” Bishop Malloy said. to you, to our beloved country “Culture is celebrating who Speaking several sentences … . We need these values, we CHILDREN’SDANCING PLAYGROUNDGAMES you are; but who are you?” he in Italian, the bishop urged need your love for God.” BINGO RAFFLES MECHANICAL BULL POLISH SPECIALTY Putting lives back together, CULTURE FOODS WHITE ELEPHANTEXHIBIT one family at a time. FREE ADMISSION When bad things happen, make sure you have an Featuring insurance company that’s committed to helping Traditional Polish Dinner you repair, rebuild and grow. Rockford Mutual Served 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. is that company. We’ve been putting lives   Music and Entertainment by   back together for over 116 years. Insurance coverage for personal auto, homeowners, businessowners, commercial auto, and farmowners. Krakowiaczek Childrens Group Format BandSYRENADANCERS! POLISH West Bend, WI from Chicago, IL from St. Stan’s School MUSIC AND DANCING ALL DAY Contact a local agent for a quote: 201 Buckbee St. 815-965-3913 Call Rockford Mutual at 815/489-3158 Rockford, IL WWW.ST-STANISLAUS.ORG or visit www.rockfordmutual.com The Observer | FRIDAY AUGUST 8, 2014 5

Back to School Several Schools Will Welcome New Principals This Year ROCKFORD—New prin- is Greg Wilhelm, who had been Carolyn Strong, SS. Peter Julie Olson, St. James School At St. Edward Central Catho- cipals in Rockford Diocese principal at St. James School in and Paul School in Cary; in Rockford; lic High School in Elgin, Father schools this year include two Belvidere. Lawrence Johnson, St. Peter Melissa Crisci, St. Patrick Edward Seisser will become who have moved from one Other new elementary prin- School in Geneva; School in St. Charles; chief academic officer and Fa- school to another. cipals are: Julie Stark, Montini Primary Patricia Wackenhut, St. Mary ther Matthew DeBlock will be Michael Shukis, who will be Nancy Lullo at Annunciation Center in McHenry; School in Sycamore. principal. principal at Montini Middle BVM School in Aurora; School in McHenry this year, Robert Williams, St. Joseph had been principal at St. Joseph School in Aurora; School in Harvard. Dr. Kathleen Miller, St. Replacing Shukis in Harvard James School in Belvidere; Welcome to DeKalb’s Newman Center Newman Central Catholic High School Gets Ready for New Year Newman is a place of higher learning, DEKALB—With everything First week activities continue from a welcoming ice cream Aug. 25, with a welcome bar- always striving for academic excellence, social to a Dead Theologians’ beque to be served 6-8 p.m. Society, the Newman Center On Aug. 26, there will be while providing a place to build lasting friendships at Northern Illinois University an 8:30 p.m. rosary in the cha- through faith experiences, social activities, is getting ready for another pel, which is at the east end of school year. church. service projects, organized clubs and sports. “At Newman Catholic, we On Aug. 27, Spirit and Life offer a variety of programming will meet at 7:45 p.m., followed almost every day of the week by 9 p.m. Mass, then “pizza and there is something for ev- and bags.” eryone,” said Denise Sanders, On Aug. 28, events move campus minister. away from the Newman Center She and others at Christ the to Huskie Stadium for a tail- Teacher Parish, 512 Normal gate party. Road, have been busy organiz- More details about activities ing first-week activities at the are available at the revamped Newman Center. website, http://newmanniu.org/. Everything kicks off with an ice cream social after 4:30 p.m. Other activities Mass, Aug. 23. “The Dead Theologians Soci- Fare will switch to a pancake ety will happen again this fall,” breakfast after 10:15 a.m. Mass, Sanders said. “We’re going to Aug. 24, but the ice cream will try it at 7 p.m. every other week be back after the noon and 9 on Monday beginning Sept 15. p.m. Masses. “It’s a great way to learn Newman Central Catholic High School Sanders said the Sunday about the lives of the saints. 1101 W. 23rd Street — Sterling, Illinois 61081 noon and 9 p.m. Masses are Their motto is ‘Through the especially popular with the stu- saints of yesterday, the Dead 815-625-0500 — www.newmancchs.org dents. Continued on page 7

(CNS photo/Mike Crupi, Catholic Courier) A first-grader works on a math problem at St. Kateri School in Irond- equoit, New York. Catholic mathematicians say the study of math brings them closer to “the mystery of God.” Pediatricians Offer First-Day Tips The American Academy of route who might make a good Pediatrics is one of many sourc- “buddy.” es for back-to-school tips. n Checking out and taking AAP suggests parents remind part in any orientations or tours their children that they probably schools offer before classes aren’t the only ones who may be start. a little nervous about the first n Driving or walking your day — or the first day back — children to and from school on at school. the first day, if it’s needed to Other tips for parents include: make a child feel comfortable. n Pointing out the upside of school, such as seeing old — See more at: http://www.aap. friends or making new ones. org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap- n Finding out whether there press-room/news-features-and- are other students in your neigh- safety-tips/Pages/Back-to-School- borhood or on your child’s bus Tips.aspx#sthash.26s0b28b.dpuf 6 FRIDAY AUGUST 8, 2014 | The Observer

Back to School A Happy Dilemma: Aurora By Amanda Hudson liam Etheredge, chief adminis- “We’ve grown rather signifi- “very close to 650.” The ACC additions News Editor trative officer at Aurora Central cantly since I first got here,” When Aurora Central was Catholic High School, came to he says, noting that enrollment built at this location, 19 years are designed to meet AURORA—Father F. Wil- the school some 14 years ago. was under 350 then and now is ago, “the hope was that there growing needs in: would be growth in this area,” Father Etheredge says, and that has happened, even in the 1 Science midst of the recession. Another factor is that the location is ac- cessible to families living west 2 Athletics (DeKalb, Sycamore) and east (Naperville, Lisle, Plainfield). 3 Art And finally, the effort of dioc- esan high schools to do what The plans are for a two-story they can to be as affordable as addition with three large sci- possible also contributes to the ence classroom labs upstairs enrollment increase, he says. and five classrooms downstairs Although the architects of for the other three disciplines. the school, located on North The “STEM Center” will ex- Edgelawn Drive, said it was pand off the northeast corner of built for 600 students, since its the building. construction rooms have been There are science classes transformed. upstairs in that section of the “Realistically,” Father Eth- existing structure, and the ad- eredge says, the school can dition will expand from those accommodate 575-580. He ex- rooms, Father Etheredge says. plains that Aurora Central has Athletics made things work by floating teachers around to hold classes The second focus is for a field in any available space, by add- house with team locker rooms ing additional lockers in hall- and training areas. ways, and by installing a mod- “We’ve discovered as we’ve ular, four-classroom space. grown that we don’t have any Now the school is anticipat- place for practices,” Father Eth- ing a significant expansion pro- eredge says, describing cheer- gram. leader and dance team mem- “The expansion is the result bers rehearsing in the cafeteria, of a process of strategic plan- runners in the halls, and prac- ning (completed) toward the tice sessions that run late in the evening. (Illustration provided) end of Bishop Doran’s tenure,” Additions proposed for Aurora Central Catholic High School would extend three areas of the school. Areas 1 Father Etheredge says. “The “Because we’re growing, and 2, science and athletics, would be on the east side of the school, near student parking. The art addition, result is our ‘Heritage of Faith’ we’re also serving a larger geo- number 3, would be on the northwest corner. campaign.” graphical area,” he says, “and There are three parts to the this would allow coaches to end practices earlier (because) more plans for expansion. teams and levels could practice Science and compete at the same time. Discover ACC The biggest need at the school That would help our families, is for additional classroom our coaches’ families, and the space for science, technology, wear and tear on the building.” CATHOLIC EDUCATION IN THE engineering and mathematics. This expansion would be north, FOX RIVER VALLEY Discover ... SINCE 1926 SAINT EDWARD CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

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Back to School Central Needs to Expand east and south of the existing gymnasium area. Arts The third need — an audito- rium — would grow out of the northwest corner of the school. “Our hope is for a 450-500 seat auditorium,” Father Eth- eredge says. “We have a very strong theater, choral and band program. This would be an area for that, and for practice and potentially also for art classes.” The school has a room that is both a cafeteria and audito- rium. The stage in that cafeto- rium “is actually very small,” (Observer illustration) the priest says. Aurora Central Catholic High School’s website features an image of the school today (left), along with changing images of students involved in “Our drama director is very classes and extracurricular activities such as the costumed performers from a school play (right). creative in terms of use of the stage. We typically build ex- being slightly more, Father Eth- ule so our students have more portion of fundraising, the eredge says, “I think it’s good tensions out from that (stage).” eredge says. “If it was to take courses to graduate. Most of hope is to bring out the model that we’re faced with a won- Campaign under way place all at once, we’re looking our students fi nish with six in fall to share it with every- derful challenge … I’ve been The campaign for these ex- at more than $12 million (but) years of English, math and sci- one, perhaps tying it in with the blessed to be part of it. (We pansions has begun with what it’s designed so that we can do ence – the more to be prepared homecoming kickoff in mid- have) wonderful families and a Father Etheredge calls “the one piece at a time.” for college.” September, he says. very nice tradition. It is excit- silent phase,” where potential The existing high school After this summer’s silent “It’s exciting,” Father Eth- ing to watch the growth here.” donors who are committed to “was built to be added onto, Catholic education are invited to be expanded,” Father Ether- St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School of Hampshire to consider contributions to edge says. Besides the location Excellence in Education since 1929, through Catholic Faith and Virtues and efforts at affordability, the Promoting life-long learning centered Training America’s Focusing on Feeding the Spirit this effort. on Catholic faith and virtues Leaders of Tomorrow Educating the Whole Child The school is working with priest also says, “I would like to consultants for the rest of the think it is also because of who “Wonderful family community feeling, receiving a well-rounded Catholic education…” “SCB School provides a top notch academic program! The staff and priest all provide a very campaign timetable. we are as a Catholic school … nurturing environment…” Each of the pieces of the pro- people want a strong, Catholic “We could not ask for a better school. Constantly looking for ways to improve!…” “I love seeing my child coming home talking about his day and what he learned about posed expansion is about $4.5 high school education. Jesus…” million, with the gym being “And academically, we are “Welcoming environment for all kids and families…” “A wonderful staff! Great priorities! The kids and Catholic education are in the forefront!…” slightly less and the auditorium unique. 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Lord, send your Spirit upon the students and the teachers and fill them with your wisdom and blessings. DeKalb’s Newman Center Geared Up for New Year From page 5 event and enjoying free food Theologians Society inspires there’s something for every- the youth of today, to become one,” she said. the saints of tomorrow.” She also suggested students She enourages students to get look at “a great article with solid involved in Newman activities advice from Jason Evert and the best wishes for a successful 2014-2015 and to “stay connected” with Chastity Project with great tips other Catholic students. on staying strong in college.” “Whether it’s joining a Bible It’s at http://chastityproject. study, helping out with a service com/qa/stay-strong-go-college- 4000 St. Francis Dr. Rockford, IL 61103 815-877-0531 www.boylan.org project, or coming to a social fall/. 8 FRIDAY AUGUST 8, 2014 | The Observer FOREVER FAMILY All for Care is Available CareSource has two locations in Rockford. The offi ce at 611 West State St. is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. The offi ce at 4921 East State St. is open Tuesdays, 1-8 p.m.; Thursdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Fridays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Bishop David Malloy (second from left) talks with staff and visitors at CareSource in Rockford. He was there Phone: 815/997-1200. to bless a new ultrasound machine. New Ultrasound Machine Blessed at CareSource

BY AMANDA HUDSON News Editor verything we’re doing this af- ternoon is positive,” said Bishop David Malloy as he prepared to “ bless the new ultrasound ma- chine at CareSource (formerly Rockford Area Pregnancy Care Center) on July 23. In Ehis remarks, the bishop shared the amazement that one of his friends expressed when she saw the ultrasound image of her niece’s unborn child. “The face of the child was so distinct and so vis- ible,” she told him, that she and others were stunned at the quality of the image. The fact that his friend, who has long been active in prolife activities, could be so surprised, Bishop Malloy said, illustrates the value of the new ultrasound machine at CareSource. He quoted a study that 70 to 90 percent of abortion- minded mothers who saw the ultrasound images of their unborn children “proceeded to give the oppor- tunity of life” to their children. But, he added, that study also reported that just 40 percent of institutions like CareSource have ultrasound machines. “Simply by putting the loving evidence of the child in front of” his or her mother, can make a great dif- ference in her decision, the bishop said, adding that such images also remind all of us that we once were preborn children in the womb. (Observer photos by Amanda Hudson) Area councils of the Knights of Columbus raised Knights of Columbus members take a closer look at the new ultrasound machine at CareSource in Rockford. Area coun- $17,000 toward the purchase of the ultrasound; that cils came together to donate $17,000 toward its purchase. That amount included a signifi cant gift from Knight Michael amount was matched by the National Knights of Tuttle and his wife Leslie in honor of her parents, John and Donna Whitfi eld. Columbus. Another $6,500 was raised by the area Knights to pay for four nurses to be trained in oper- certifi cations, she said, the center will offer ultra- husband, Michael, made a signifi cant gift toward the ating the ultrasound at CareSource. sounds fi ve days a week. purchase of the ultrasound. Both Bishop Malloy and Ultrasound services are currently available at A memorial plaque will be placed on the ultra- Staman thanked the Tuttles and the Knights of Co- CareSource two days a week, said Tiffany Staman, sound to honor John and Donna Whitfi eld, parents lumbus for making the ultrasound possible, and for executive director. Once those nurses complete their of Leslie Tuttle who, with her Knights of Columbus their ongoing support of life.

Looking for more happiness in run the risk of becoming egocen- ter, the pope said. He said he likes your life? Here is Pope Francis’s Top tric. And stagnant water becomes this latter image of a pool of water Pope Francis 10 ideas, from an article in the Ar- putrid.” — to have “the ability to move with gentine weekly Viva. kindness and humility, a calmness “Proceed calmly” in life. in life.” “Live and let live.” Every- The pope, who used to teach one should be guided by this high school literature, used “A healthy sense of lei- Reveals Top principle, he said, which has an image from an Argen- sure.” The pleasures of art, a similar expression in Rome 3tine novel by Ricardo Guiraldes, literature and playing togeth- 1with the saying, “Move forward and in which the protagonist — gaucho er with children have been let others do the same.” Don Segundo Sombra — looks back 4lost, he said. 10 Secrets to on how he lived his life. “Consumerism has brought us “Be giving of yourself to “He says that in his youth he was anxiety” and stress, causing people others.” People need to be a stream full of rocks that he carried to lose a “healthy culture of leisure.” open and generous toward with him; as an adult, a rushing riv- Their time is “swallowed up” so Happiness others, he said, because “if er; and in old age, he was still mov- people can’t share it with anyone. 2you withdraw into yourself, you ing, but slowly, like a pool” of wa- Even though many parents work The Observer | FRIDAY AUGUST 8, 2014 9

FAMILY CORNER Blessing for a New Child Source of all blessings, protector of infants, look with favor on this child, (child’s name). Hold (him/her) gently in your hands. When (he/she) is reborn of water and the Holy Spirit, bring (him/her) into the Church, there to share in your kingdom and with us to bless your name forever. Babies We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Parents may trace the sign of the cross on the child’s forehead and say (Child’s name), may the Lord Jesus, who loved children, bless you and keep you in his love, now and forever. Amen. — from “Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers”, USCCB Service Idea Fill a backpack with new school supplies for a collection for kids who need school supplies at the beginning of this new school year. Lots of parishes and other organizations, such as the Rockford Deanery Council of Catholic Women, take up collections for kids they know or serve. Look for information in your parish bulletin. Or, get some “welcome back to school” fl owers (CNS fi le photo/Karen Callaway, Catholic New World) for your teacher!

(Observer photos by Amanda Hudson) Members of a Biking for Babies team visited with family and supporters at Holy Family Parish in Rockford. “Catechists are men and women of the memory of God if ‘Baby Bikers’ they have a constant, living relationship with Him and with their neighbor; if they are men and women of faith who truly Visit Holy trust in God and put their security in Him; if they are men and women of charity, love, who see others as brothers and A supporter’s minivan was a rolling billboard for Biking for Family Babies when a team stopped in Rockford. sisters; if they are men and women of ‘hypomoné,’ endurance and perseverance, able to face diffi culties, trials and failures ROCKFORD—A team from Biking for Ba- go from various starting points. They rode from bies stopped at Holy Family Parish on July 19, Dyersville, Iowa to Rockford on the second-to- with serenity and hope in the Lord; if they are gentle, capable attended the 6 p.m. Mass and visited with pa- last day of their 10-day trip, which began in Dal- of understanding and mercy. rishioners. las, Texas. ‘ The organization began in 2008. Since then, Members of the Holy Family Knights of Co- “Let us ask the Lord that we may all be men and women who more than 20 young men and women have par- lumbus and Women’s Guild hosted the group. ticipated as riders or support crew on multi-state The Rockford cousins of biker and co-founder, keep the memory of God alive in ourselves, and are able to bicycle trips, raising over $140,000 to support Jimmy Becker, also welcomed the bikers to Holy the work of America’s pregnancy resource cen- awaken it in the hearts of others. Amen.” Family Parish. ters. — Pope Francis This was one of three groups biking to Chica- — Amanda Hudson

long hours, they must set aside time Find innovative ways to cre- think a question that we’re not asking nicating. But the worst thing of all is to play with their children; work sched- ate dignifi ed jobs for young ourselves is: ‘Isn’t humanity commit- religious proselytism, which paralyzes: ules make it “complicated, but you must people. “We need to be cre- ting suicide with this indiscriminate ‘I am talking with you in order to per- ative with young people. If they do it,” he said. and tyrannical use of nature?’” suade you,’ No. Each person dialogues, 6have no opportunities they will get into starting with his and her own identity. Families must also turn off the TV Stop being negative. “Need- drugs” and be more vulnerable to sui- The church grows by attraction, not when they sit down to eat because, even ing to talk badly about others cide, he said. indicates low self-esteem. That proselytizing,” the pope said. though television is useful for keeping “It’s not enough to give them food,” means, ‘I feel so low that instead up with the news, having it on during Work for peace. ’“We are he said. “Dignity is given to you when 8of picking myself up I have to cut others living in a time of many mealtime “doesn’t let you communi- you can bring food home” from one’s down,’” the pope said. “Letting go of wars,” he said, and “the cate” with each other, the pope said. own labor. negative things quickly is healthy.” call for peace must be Sundays should be holidays. Respect and take care of na- Don’t proselytize; respect oth- 10shouted. Peace sometimes gives the im- Workers should have Sundays ture. Environmental degrada- ers’ beliefs. “We can inspire pression of being quiet, but it is never off because “Sunday is for fam- tion “is one of the biggest chal- others through witness so that quiet, peace is always proactive” and 5ily,” he said. 7lenges we have,” he said. “I 9one grows together in commu- dynamic. 10 FRIDAY AUGUST 8, 2014 | The Observer

Nation / World News in Brief Church Workers Fight Fear, Agency seeks donations for emergency aid for fleeing Iraqi Christians NEW YORK (CNS)—A U.S.-based international Catholic agency Myths As Ebola Worsens July 28 issued a plea for emergency funds to help tens of thou- sands of Christians forced to flee CAPE TOWN, South Africa ther Konteh said, noting that U.S. bishops’ Catholic Relief their homes in the northern Iraqi (CNS) — It is hard for people the hospital center Khan ran “is Services, said cultural tradi- city of Mosul. “These Christian in Sierra Leone not to lose the only place in the country tions, including the washing families have arrived with only hope as the death toll rises and equipped to deal with Ebola.” of a body by family members their clothes, having been forced worldwide fear grows over the Sierra Leone declared a state before it is buried, are prob- to leave everything behind in Mo- worst Ebola outbreak on re- of emergency July 31 and called lematic in fighting the spread sul,” said Ra’ed Bahou, who is cord, said the head of Caritas in in troops to quarantine Ebola of Ebola, because the disease the Catholic Near East Welfare (CNS photo/Sahar Mansour) the Archdiocese of Freetown, patients as the death toll from is at its most contagious in its Christian refugees march against Association’s regional director Sierra Leone. the outbreak rose in the West advanced stages. persecution by Islamic State for Jordan and Iraq. As families “Our situation is desperate,” African countries of Guinea, In a July 31 telephone inter- fighters outside the U.N. com- were “fleeing the city on foot,” he said Father Peter Konteh, ex- Liberia and Sierra Leone. view from Freetown, Stulman pound near the airport in Irbil, said, “ISIS militants then stole ecutive director of Caritas. The fatality rate of the current said dispelling myths that are Iraq, July 24. Christians braved whatever dollars they had in their In a July 30 telephone inter- outbreak is around 60 percent. worsening the crisis forms temperatures as high as 122 de- pockets, even their passports view from Freetown, Father Fear among local people a large part of the work that grees Fahrenheit to make their and identification papers.” Bahou Konteh said the mood of the that if they go to the hospital Catholic Relief Services is do- voices heard. made the comments in a news West African country was bleak “they won’t come out again” ing in Sierra Leone. release from CNEWA announc- following the July 29 death of is largely fueled by the fact CRS, part of the Caritas net- ing the agency has launched a campaign to rush funds to the fami- the doctor who had been lead- that the bodies of people who work, has been working closely lies. Islamic militants known as ISIS, or the Islamic State fighters, ing the country’s fight against die of Ebola in hospitals “are with Sierra Leone’s National have solidified their control over Iraq’s second-largest city of Mosul the highly contagious disease. put into bags and buried, and Ebola Task Force on aware- by imposing Shariah, Islamic law, and are ordering Christians to The Ebola death of Dr. Sheik their loved ones don’t see them ness-raising campaigns, using convert or pay a special tax or they will die. Mosul’s Christians Umar Khan, who worked at the again; there is no burial cere- radio and other mediums to have instead fled to the Christian villages of Ninevah province — Kenema Government Hospital mony,” Father Konteh said. disseminate critical messages some just a few miles from Mosul — or to the autonomous Kurdis- in eastern Sierra Leone, “has Michael Stulman, regional about prevention, transmission tan region in northern Iraq. Donations can be made online at www.cnewa.org, by phone at left us feeling defenseless,” Fa- information officer for the and treatment of the disease. (800) 442-6392, or by mail to CNEWA, 1011 First Ave., New York, NY A Palestinian family rides a motorcycle 10022-4195. The agency is a religious charity registered in the state of as they flee their house in Khan New York, so all contributions are tax deductible. Younis, Gaza Strip, Aug. 1. With close to a quarter of a million Palestinians Philippine cardinal confirms rendered homeless by the fighting pope to visit in January between Hamas and Israel in Gaza, the MANILA, Philippines (CNS)—Philippine Cardinal Luis Antonio Coordinating Catholic Aid Organizations Tagle confirmed July 29 that Pope Francis will visit Jan. 15-19, met three times in as many days after spending several days in Sri Lanka. Church and government to organize action to confront the officials did not give details of the visit, saying instead that specif- humanitarian crisis. In addition to the ics would be released before the end of the year. The pope is current needs for food, water, personal expected to visit Manila and the Visayas, in the central Philippines. hygiene items, medicine and diesel Late last year, major disasters struck numerous island provinces fuel for generators, the Catholic aid in the Visayas. Cardinal Tagle, who heads the committee planning associations from the Holy Land, U.S. and the papal visit, announced the theme of the visit would be “Mercy Europe are beginning to plan for the and Compassion.” (CNS photo/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa, Reuters) psychosocial needs of Gazans. Don’t settle for someone else’s DREAM home Sign of Peace at Mass: Vatican Says It Stays Put VATICAN CITY (CNS)— ther Federico Lombardi, Vati- The sign of peace at Mass can spokesman, confirmed its has not always led to serenity authenticity Aug. 1. Catholic among liturgists or within the News Service obtained a copy congregations gathered each of the letter in English. Sunday in Catholic churches The letter says that bishops around the world. should do everything possible After nine years of study and to end practices such as: consultation, the Congrega- n “The introduction of a tion for Divine Worship and ‘song for peace,’ which is non- the Sacraments has told Latin- existent in the Roman rite.” rite bishops around the world n “The movement of the that the sign of peace will stay faithful from their places to where it is in the Mass. exchange the sign of peace But that does not exclude the amongst themselves.” need for new or renewed ef- n “The departure of the forts to explain the importance priest from the altar in order to of the sign of peace so that the give the sign of peace to some faithful understand it and par- of the faithful.” Spacious single family homes starting in the low $200’s* ticipate in it correctly, the con- n People using the sign of gregation’s letter said. When it peace at Christmas, Easter, • Perfectly located between I-90 and is used, it must be done with baptisms, weddings, ordina- Lake Geneva dignity and awareness that it is tions and funerals to offer holi- • Short distance from Metra Station a witness to the Christian be- day greetings, congratulations lief that true peace is a gift of or condolences. • Nearby the beautiful, historic Christ’s death and resurrection. Some Catholic liturgical downtown Woodstock The text of the congregation’s traditions differ, but in the • 6 modern floor plans “circular letter” on “the ritual Latin rite, the letter said, the expression of the gift of peace exchange of peace comes af- at Mass,” was approved by Pope ter the consecration because it Francis and posted in Spanish refers to “the ‘paschal kiss’ of on the website of the Spanish the risen Christ present on the bishops’ conference. Jesuit Fa- altar.” The Observer | FRIDAY AUGUST 8, 2014 11

Media/Arts Abbie Reese (seated at table) introduces her work with the Poor Clare At the Movies Colettines of One Diocese, Rockford to with a startling premise: In the One Book The Fluffy people in her A-III confessional, a grown victim Movie hometown, PG-13 of childhood sex abuse by a (Open Road) Lanark, Aug. 1. priest tells the dedicated pas- Rotund Mexican- She also talked tor (Brendan Gleeson) of the American comic Gabriel Igle- about the final County Sligo parish where he sias, whose stories are as soft phase of her proj- now lives that in a week’s time around the edges as the man ect, editing hours he intends to avenge himself by himself, shares engaging ac- of video collected over several counts of weight loss and the killing the innocent clergyman. years, into a feature film, “Cho- difficulties of being a stepfa- Writer-director John Michael sen.” Learn about her project at ther to a teenage boy during McDonagh then chronicles the www.chosenthefilm.com. 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Faith Forum Why is Something that Seems Good Wrong? How Might I Study Many Catholics are surprised to learn what the Church someone else’s child, nor would a woman be justified in teaches regarding in vitro fertilization (IVF). Many people becoming pregnant by a man other than her husband if her Catholic History? think IVF is simply about helping infertile couples have a husband happens to be sterile). What books on the history of the Cath- baby. So when they discover that the Church is unequivo- The Church also recognizes that beyond the desire for a olic Church would you recommend? cally opposed to it, they child being good, so too, every child that is conceived has Q — A.H., Rockford Ethically Speaking may wonder why. an inherent dignity and worth, regardless of how they were A Catholic Church history is a special- by Father Kenneth In vitro fertilization conceived. The child’s worth is not dependant upon how Wasilewski is the process through they came to be, since their dignity comes from their being A ized study and there are many books that Diocesan Ethicist which egg and sperm made in God’s image and likeness. have been written about all or part of its past, are brought together in The Church would hope that every child is conceived which after a laboratory or clinic to through a mutual gift of self between a husband and wife Teaching Moment all covers the create embryos which deeply in love with each other and ready to welcome grate- [email protected] by Bishop Emeritus last 2000-plus may then be implanted fully the fruit of their union. But regardless of whether or Thomas G. Doran years. Some of into a woman’s uterus with the hope that the child will con- not that is the case, the child’s dignity as a person, remains them are well- tinue to develop and eventually be born. Its name comes perfectly intact. known. from the Latin words in vitro, which literally mean “in The fact that the Church is opposed to IVF as a means to For people glass” referring to where the conception takes place. bring a child into the world, in no way affects the child’s in- [email protected] wanting to The moral issues connected with IVF are numerous. herent worth since that does not come from how they came sample some- Therefore it may be best to tackle them a little at a time. to be. The same would hold true for any child conceived thing of the history of the Church, I have always It is important to begin with an understanding of how in an immoral fashion (such as through rape or adultery). thought that the writings of Msgr. Philip Hughes the Church understands and analyzes the different parts And so if the Church recognizes the inherent dignity of are good. of an issue like this. It starts by recognizing the good that the child conceived through IVF and also recognizes that He offers a simple yet thorough overview may be present. the parents often have good intentions and are simply try- of the history of the Catholic Church and, of First and foremost, the Church recognizes that the desire ing to fulfill a normal and good desire, why then would the course, there are many other authors who treat for a child is normal and good. She also recognizes that Church be opposed to IVF? As we shall see, for very good all or part of the history more expansively, but many couples are well-intentioned, but may be unaware reasons — reasons which many Catholics may never have Msgr. Hughes does well in his three-volume col- of all the moral implications of IVF. Nevertheless, the had explained to them before. lection: “A History of The Church” published by Church says that beyond having a good intention, one must There are at least three areas which are morally prob- Sheed and Ward. The collection includes “Vol- also choose good actions. lematic with IVF. Any one of these is enough to render the ume I: The Church And The World In Which For example, no one would say that a man who wants technique morally wrong, but taken together it becomes The Church Was Founded;” “Volume II: The to provide for his family is therefore justified in making abundantly obvious that there is no way the Church could Church And The World The Church Created. money through any means possible. It would not be OK ever condone it. Augustine To Aquinas;” and, “Volume III: The for him to engage in immoral or illegal activity to meet his The three areas can be described in this way: a failure to Revolt Against The Church. Aquinas To Luther.” family’s needs. respect life, a failure to respect the meaning of marriage, The same principle applies here. Wanting to have a child and a failure to respect the child. There is also a whole collection of books that is good, but that does not mean one is justified to engage in Although IVF involves all three together, each of these are written about the history of particular dio- any activity that may bring that about (one may not kidnap areas will be treated individually in future articles. ceses or churches. For anyone interested in delv- ing more into local history I would of course suggest any or all of the four written histories of The Pope on ... The Kingdom of Heaven the Rockford Diocese. The first, “History of the Diocese of Rock- From page 2 How does one obtain the kingdom of God? Jesus is very ford,” was written in 1924 by Father C.J. Kirk- one find the kingdom of God? Each of us has a particu- explicit on this point: it’s not enough to have enthusiasm, fleet, O. Praem. lar journey, each of us has his path in life. but the joy of discovery. It is essential to place the pre- “The Golden Jubilee History of the Rockford cious pearl of the kingdom before every other worldly For some the encounter with Jesus is awaited, desired, Diocese” was published in 1958 and written by good. We must place God first in our life, prefer Him to long sought, as it is revealed to us in the parable of the all else. Father Edward L. McDonald. merchant who travels the world in search of something In 1976 Father Robert R. Miller wrote “That Giving primacy to God means having the courage to say valuable. All May Be One, A History of the Rockford Dio- “no” to evil, “no” to violence, “no” to oppression, to live a For others it happens suddenly, almost by chance, as life in service of others and which fosters lawfulness and cese” and then, in honor of the diocesan centen- in the parable of the farmer. This reminds us that God the common good. nial in 2008, Msgr. David Kagan, Laurine M. allows Himself to be met, because He is the first who de- Easton and William F. Easton wrote “The Dio- When a person discovers God, the true treasure, he sires to encounter us and the first to seek that encounter cese of Rockford 1908-2008, Our History.” with us. He came to be “God with us.” abandons a selfish lifestyle and seeks to share with oth- ers the charity which comes from God. He who becomes There are few institutions on earth that have And Jesus is among us, he is here today. He said, when a friend of God, loves his brothers and sisters, commits had as conspicuously distinguished a history as you are gathered in my name, I am among you. himself to safeguarding their life and their health, and the Catholic Church. This is not to deny that we The Lord is here, he is with us, he is in our midst! It is he also to respecting the environment and nature. I know have less proud moments, too, but even those can who seeks us, it is he who lets himself be found even by that you suffer because of these things. confer on us some knowledge of the Church and those who do not seek him. At times he allows himself to Today, when I arrived, one of you approached me and its existence through time. Generally speaking, be found in unusual places and at unexpected times. told me, “Father may you give us hope.” But I cannot Catholics who study the history of the Church When one finds Jesus, that person is captivated, over- give you hope, I can tell you that where Jesus is, there seldom come away disappointed. come, and it is a joy to leave our usual lifestyle, some- is hope. Where Jesus is there is love for brothers and (Editor’s note: The histories of the Diocese of times desolate and apathetic, to embrace the Gospel, sisters, there is the commitment to safeguarding their life Rockford mentioned by Bishop Doran should be and their health and to respecting the environment and to let ourselves be guided by the new logic of love and available by contacting your local parish or lo- nature. This is the hope that never disappoints, the hope of humble and unselfish service. The word of Jesus, the cal library. Copies of the 2008 history book are which Jesus gives! Gospel. still available for purchase at the Diocesan Ad- This is particularly important in this beautiful land which I’ll ask you a question, but I don’t want you to answer: ministration Center for $25 plus shipping. Info: needs to be protected and conserved, which requires How many of you read a passage of the Gospel every 815/399-4300 or [email protected]) day? How many of you, perhaps, rush to finish work so the courage to say “no” to every form of corruption and Send your topics or questions for Bishop Doran’s you don’t miss a TV program? unlawfulness — we all know what this kind of corrup- tion and unlawfulness is called — it requires all of us to Teaching Moment to [email protected] To have the Gospel in your hands, to have the Gospel on be servants of the truth and to assume an evangelical your bedside table, to have the Gospel in your pocket, lifestyle, which is demonstrated in the giving of oneself to open it and read the word of Jesus: this is how the and in attention to the poor and the outcast. Liturgy of the Church kingdom of God comes. Father Take care of the poor and the outcast! The Bible is full of by Father John Slampak Contact with the word of God draws us near to the king- these exhortations. The Lord says: it is not important to Slampak, STL dom of God. me that you do this or that, it is important to me that the Retired is taking Consider this: a small Gospel always at hand, ready to orphan is cared for, that the widow is cared for, that the a week open when the opportunity arises, ready to read what outcast person is heard, that creation is protected. off. Jesus says; Jesus is there. This is the kingdom of God! [email protected] The Observer | FRIDAY AUGUST 8, 2014 13

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Ordinary Time CNS/ Martha Campbell Voices Of Work and Sin in the News Of late, Pope Francis has used very strong language to chastise aza is on the mafi a. Members of those “families” apparently think that, as long as the brink of they look pious with rosaries and crucifi xes, attend Mass and have ‘G collapse ... . their kids baptized, their business dealings are, well, just business. Humanitarian workers They seem blind to the fact that the violence, theft and shattered are at risk. ... It’s lives will count against them — extremely dangerous. Person in the Pew and not only in a court of law. It’s very stressful. It’s a by Amanda We may wonder how they can very hard time. We have Hudson fool themselves to such great Observer News Editor depths about such obvious sins. great, heroic staff but But we all are vulnerable to the situation has placed an off-plumb view of what-is-sin tremendous demands on [email protected] when work is involved. them — on their personal Perhaps a great many people and professional lives.’ believe that they are good with God even as they commit or con- done immoral practices in the name of business. Acts like artifi - — Matthew McGarry, cially infl ating prices, destroying legitimate competition, spread- director of Catholic Relief ing false rumors to harm others’ successes all might be seen as Services’ operations in good business practices by some. Company owners might take the Gaza, the West Bank and same stance when their business, for example, ignores regulations Jerusalem, Aug. 4 that were put in place to protect the environment, property own- ers, and/or the public. There are scars of many kinds being left in the wake of business- es large and small, local and national and international. God sees all Help from Those Who Remember What It’s Like to Need the damage. He also knows everyone’s part in it — from the owners to the stockholders, from the directors to the workers carrying out Her name is Areli and she’s an attractive young from Houston, she hopes to be able to buy what their directives, from the regulators to the lawmakers. woman from El Salvador. She drives a forklift is necessary for the family to survive. Company sins are fairly blatant. Less visible are the sins that at Walmart. To make ends meet, since she is a “We cannot remain with our arms crossed,” single mother, she cleans houses on her days people do as individual workers. she said. “We have to continue working and my I once knew a vice-president who was highly esteemed by his off. Her family is well-established in Houston, children have to continue their studies.” Texas, part of a large Salvadoran community. colleagues because he did not fall in line with their CEO’s phi- The compassion of Salvadorans inspires landering habits during business trips. Until he came along, the Her mother and because they could easily claim they also are Seeking Life brother live others thought they had to emulate the top dog or run the risk of victims. Many of them came as refugees in the there, too. The losing his favor. To their chagrin, they discovered the CEO ad- by Moises last decades of the 20th century, fl eeing terrible mired that vice-president more than them. Sandoval family stays in touch with political violence, including massacres and as- Leaders are not the only ones who lie to themselves about sin. their homeland sassinations. For non-titled workers there can be an “I’m just a cog in the wheel” through the At Houston’s Casa Juan Diego, where many mentality that can lead to the lie that we are absolved from our ac- thousands found refuge, many told of the ter- tion or inaction as long as we are doing it at work. Catholic News Service media. That’s how rible journey they endured getting to the U.S. At all levels of employment, there’s the obvious sin of theft, they found out that on April 14, a gang in the border, the men almost always robbed, the whether or not it is of a volume that would make headlines. Plenty community of Soledad, in Cuscatlan, El Salva- women sometimes raped. of us have experienced that temptation, especially if it is so preva- dor, killed the father and oldest son of a family Perhaps these people can now respond gen- lent it has become part of a corporate culture. The airline baggage with 10 children. They were the clan’s econom- erously because they remember when some- handlers who profi ted for decades from luggage items is a quint- essential example. But just because others do it, doesn’t mean it ic pillars, tilling a small plot and milking cows one along the way, or when they arrived here, is okay for us to follow along. for neighboring farmers. gave them a helping hand. At Casa Juan Diego, The crime left Maria, the widow, and her We also may be tempted toward hidden kinds of work theft. We physicians, nurses and other medical personnel probably don’t pad our timesheets or expense reports, but do we children in abject poverty. A televised report, provided free medical service. Lawyers often seen by Areli’s family in Houston, showed the comprehend that we steal from our employers if we don’t do the litigated their asylum cases pro bono. They re- crude hut where the widow and her children work we are paid to do? Such behavior is so common that sitcoms ceived help fi nding housing when they would lived, without beds or other furniture. They de- and comic strips alike often feature such “workers.” And, yet cided to help. otherwise have been living in the street. again, some systems support slackers — but that doesn’t make la- Areli contributed part of her wages, as did Today these former refugees could still make ziness okay. It is sobering to consider the possible consequences, other Salvadorans in Houston, raising more a credible claim that they are victims of a broken known and unknown — all of which are seen by God. than $1,000. Her mother, who owns a house immigration system that keeps those without For example, what about conscientious managers who end up in El Salvador, gave a kitchen table, beds and documents living in the shadows, condemned with ulcers because they are not allowed to fi re persons whose other furniture. to work for low wages and often exploited by behavior drains the energy out of a team, jeopardizes co-workers’ On Mother’s Day, a local citizen, Edgar Gon- unscrupulous employers. safety, or derails customer service? Will God hold those destruc- zalez, presented Maria, the widow, with food, But there is no victim mentality among them, tive employees and the creators and supporters of such systems clothing and other household items contributed rather an optimistic outlook that allows them, accountable also for those good employees’ invisible injuries? by the Houston community. Neighbors gave, despite their diffi culties, to help their broth- We may realize that it is a sin for employers to pay a lower wage too, including a rose that brought a fl eeting ers and sisters back home. From a visit to Casa than what employees are worth — but do we acknowledge that it smile from Maria. Juan Diego and telephone conversations over is also a sin when an employee takes advantage of a company or an individual by manipulating them in order to receive an overly- An article in ElSalvador.com reported the the years, a statement by one of the center’s di- widow saying: “I feel blessed because God has high salary? rectors always stayed with me. She said: “You not abandoned us. God is with me and my sons. I keep coming back to the Gospel passage where Jesus describes will fi nd no self-pity among these people.” So I want to express my thanks to all those who crowds of people who are shut out of the kingdom of heaven. They have supported me right now. To each one I The myth of the self-suffi cient person — who say, Lord, Lord, we did this and that in your name, and you should want to say that they will receive their reward pulls himself up by his bootstraps and therefore let us in! But God tells them, “I tell you, I do not know you.” And from heaven.” has no obligation to help anyone else — is false. He leaves them outside. She added that the now oldest son will till a Yet, it is in the Gospel of the good Samaritan, We have to take that message seriously. We are called to do the small plot rented from a neighbor. There, he in the example of one who helps the stranger best that we can in every circumstance — outside and inside the hopes to harvest basic grains to provide food among us, where we continue to fi nd what chal- workplace. for the family. With the money Maria received lenges us. God honors our every effort not to be fooled by sin.

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DEKALB—St. Mary: Dorothy Barbara Ruth Bychowski, 71, Deaths Parish offices may forward death and wedding information Majcina, 87, July 25; July 21; William Litton, 50, July using forms at http://observer.rockforddiocese.org/contact-us. AURORA—Holy Angels: Ber- 15; Frank Kryzak, Jr., 82, July ELGIN—St. Thomas More: You may also request announcement postcards by calling tha P. Kuntz, 92, July 27; 10; 815/399-4300, ext. 383. We encourage you to send the FREEPORT—St. Joseph: information as soon as you receive it. Thank you. Marian Cavanaugh, 92, July 27; first profession of vows Aug. dence of God’s loving care. In GENOA—St. Catherine of 12, 1939; and final (perpetual) a spirit of consecration, they Genoa: Genevieve M. Myers, vows Aug. 8, 1945. desire to have those talents 90, July 18; Beginning in 1938, Sister Win- used in business, in the home, ifred ministered in Illinois and HUNTLEY—St. Mary: Ken- in church, in such a manner Wisconsin for 76 years. neth Bower, 84, July 23; that they will make a contribu- In the Diocese of Rockford, she tion to the kingdom of God on MARENGO—Sacred Heart: taught at Our Lady of Good earth. These priorities are im- Francis Breen, 91, July 25; Counsel School in Aurora portant to them, including dur- STERLING—St. Mary: Doris (1952-1960) and at St. Nicholas ing the summer months. School in Aurora (1960-1961). J. Bryant, 79, July 29. Courtesy of Parish Publications Sister Winifred is survived by “Stewardship” newsletter her sister Sister Virginia Pfaller, Sister Winifred Pfaller, SSSF SSSF, of Wautoma, Wisconsin; MILWAUKEE, WIS.—School her nieces and nephews; and Mass Meditation Sister of St. Francis Winifred the School Sisters of St. Fran- (Jean D’Arc) Pfaller, who lived cis Community with whom she Sunday, Aug. 10 (19th Ordi- her religious vocation in educa- shared her life for 77 years. nary): Elijah recognized the tion, died June 30, 2014, at St. voice of God, not in the strong Joseph Convent in Campbell- A wake and funeral Mass were and heavy wind, not in the sport, Wisconsin. She was 96 July 8, 2014, at St. Joseph years old. Convent, Campbellsport. Burial earthquake, and not in the fire, was at Mount Olivet Cemetery. but in a tiny whispering sound. The daughter of Frank and Lil- May we find enough quiet in lian Pfaller, she was born June 12, 1918, in Milwaukee, Wis- Weddings our clamorous world to hear consin. His voice and discern His call HUNTLEY—St. Mary: Sue for us. She was received into the School Sisters of St. Fran- Conway and James Coltman, Courtesy of Sharon Hueckel cis June 13, 1937; made her July 25; Tori Awe and Russell Ryndak, July 26. Life Moment If you or someone you know has been the victim of sexual Stewardship Moment Pray: That all who are preg- abuse by an employee or mem- nant and feel they cannot ber of the clergy of the Rockford Dedicated talents: As part of carry their child will find new Diocese, report the matter to their total stewardship, Chris- strength from the presence of law enforcement in the county tians are concerned about Christ who says, “Do not be in which the conduct occurred the dedication of their talents. afraid.” and then please call the hot-line They regard personal abilities Courtesy of www.priestsforlife.org number: 815/293-7540. to work and to lead as evi- The Observer | FRIDAY AUGUST 8, 2014 15

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Going on Now Freeport Deanery

AURORA Women of Inspiration: 4 p.m. social, 5 p.m. dinner; Gaslite Manor, 2485 Church St. Sponsor: Aurora Deanery Council of Catholic Women. Honoring women of the Aurora Deanery parishes. Reserve seats by Sept. 5. Cost: $30 per person. Info: Aurora Deanery parish offices. ROCKFORD LaPromesse raffle: Tickets are on sale by members of the Catholic Women’s League for Sept. 17 raffle drawing. Three $500 prizes. Cost: $5 each; $20 for five. Info: 815/633-8735. Parishes Honor Carmelites’ invitation: Learn about a lay vocation to the Secular Discalced Carmelites of the Rockford Diocese. Info: Contact Darlene Bachta at 815-398- Father Camacho’s 3201; [email protected]; or Amanda Hudson at ahudson@rockforddiocese. Jubilee org. The womens’ ministry groups at Donors needed: Sponsors for the annual LaPromesse fundraiser have until St. Joseph (Marian Society) and Sept. 14 to make Angels and Saints contributions. Info: Char Tomenillie, 815/968-5605; Nancy Gough, 815/398-7796. St. Mary (Ladies Guild) parishes in Freeport hosted a celebration Aug. 10 in honor of Father Robert CARY Camacho’s 35th ordination Hispanic (Kermes) picnic: noon-7 p.m.; SS. Peter and Paul Parish, 410 N. anniversary on July 16. Held First St. 3 p.m. Spanish Mass; horse show, authentic Mexican food for sale; at the St. Mary Holy Family Mexican folk dancing and music; raffle, games, gifts and activities for all ages. Community Center, members of both parishes were on hand Save the Date for the dinner celebration. The gift given to Father Camacho to Aug. 23 mark the occasion was an Our FREEPORT Lady of Guadalupe vestment. 7th Colby Smith Classic: 8 a.m.; St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 1400 Kiwanis (Photo provided) Dr. Proceeds: Aquin Catholic Schools scholarships. Point-to-point certified, four-mile course. Cost: $20 in advance, $25 race day for adults; $15 students. Info: www.colbysmithmemorialrun.com. What’s Up HUNTLEY KC golf outing: 12:30 p.m. shotgun start; Crystal Woods Golf Club, 5915 Church St. Sponsor: Diocesan Illinois Rte. 47, Woodstock. Sponsors: Knights of Columbus of St. Mary Parish, Wed Aug 13 Sun Aug 17 Council of Catholic Women. Huntley, and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Crystal Lake. Golf, cart, prizes, Organizers need 53 “living beads” dinner, raffles, awards. Register by Aug. 10. Sponsorships also available. Cost: Deadline for Aug. 22 What’s Up FREEPORT volunteers by Aug. 8. Info: Angie $125 golf and dinner; $25 dinner only. Info: Rick Summerville, rsummer13@ (For events Aug. 25-Sept. 7; Mary Fest: 1-6 p.m.; St. Mary Kelly, 815/964-4284, angiekly@ comcast.net, 847/347-9944; http://huntleyknights.org. note two-week length) Parish Holy Family Center, State aol.com. and Pleasant Streets. Noon, Adoption meeting: 1-3 p.m., OSF Aug. 27 Sat Aug 16 bilingual international Mass. Ethnic St. Anthony Medical Center, 5666 GENEVA foods; Mexican fold dancers E. 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D iocesan Warren’s St. Ann Marks First Century By Amanda Hudson “One hundred years. What a News Editor moment for us not only to cel- ebrate with joy, but in a deep- WARREN—“What a beauti- er, religious sense … to thank ful and special evening it was God,” Bishop Malloy said. at St. Ann’s last night. What a That centenary of faith, he add- lovely commemoration of 100 ed, shows “God’s hand, God’s years at a church that is very work, God’s blessing.” dear to all of us,” said Julie In reviewing the parish his- Zimmerman the morning af- tory, the bishop said he had no- ter St. Ann Parish in Warren ticed that the Catholic faith be- kicked off its 100th year. gan in the area before the Civil Zimmerman, with her hus- War, in the 1850s, with Masses band, Don, and Phil and Sue being held at the home of an Trotter, provided music for the early settler. Although we are July 31 anniversary Mass. All used to offices and structures four came to the Catholic faith and diocesan announcements, within a year of each other he said, “where did (the faith (Observer photos by Amanda Hudson) about 14 years ago, Zimmer- here) begin — at somebody’s Parishioners say the Our Father during the Mass to celebrate St. Ann Parish’s 100th year. man said, adding that the four house … before the CCD pro- Monroe-area residents consid- grams (and other good faith- beautiful, to be so worthy, to be er St. Ann Parish “as home.” transmitting efforts), faith was so welcoming.” In his opening remarks, passed on person to person,” Bishop Malloy encouraged Bishop David Malloy said he with each working so their those present to reflect on how had lunch with a friend who faith was pure, to assure that the parish has reached out to serve people in need and also expressed his awe at seeing a they were “keeping together to consider themselves invited birthday party for a 94-year- that faith, that beauty (of the faith).” “you might say, to tug on (St. old man at a restaurant the day He reflected also on the par- Ann’s) hem” and benefit from before. The bishop said that he ish’s cemetery, established by her intercession. He noted his told his friend, “I can do you its first resident pastor, Father appreciation for their pastors, one better.” Peter S. Masterson. including three former pastors He pondered the faith “hid- in attendance — Father Wil- den” in that cemetery, noting liam Budden, Msgr. Everett that those buried there did not Hiller and Father Max Striedl just earn their salvation, “they — and the newest pastor, received it” from the sacra- Father Andrew Skrobutt. ments and instruction provided “We thank God for the Holy by St. Ann Parish. Spirit who went into the hearts Looking around, Bishop of those who have gone before Malloy asked “how many eyes us,” Bishop Malloy said. “We of faith … have looked upon thank God for the Holy Spirit these magnificent windows … placed in hearts of those to Celebrating Mass with Bishop and had their faith renewed?” come after us. David Malloy are Father Andrew The 100th anniversary is a re- “We thank God for the Holy Skrobutt (left), pastor, Father Wil- minder that “you are not just Spirit placed in the hearts of liam Budden and Father Max here and now … you are heirs the parishioners of St. Ann’s.” Striedl. of the faith passed onto you (by) At the end of Mass, Father RIGHT: Bishop David Malloy the prayers, the sacrifices of pa- Skrobutt thanked the bishop “high fives” a youngster after the rishioners who have passed on and all in attendance, adding centennial Mass at St. Ann Parish. before.” that it is “a little awe inspiring He complimented parishio- that in my first month (here) I In 1914, St. Ann Parish was ners on the “beautiful condi- can celebrate here with you.” made a separate parish after al- tion” and the care they so obvi- He invited all to the dinner most 40 years of being served Parishioners look at a display of ously have taken of “the house that followed in the parish hall by pastors from nearby Apple the history of St. Ann Parish. of God in Warren … to be so downstairs. River. The present church was begun by Father Masterson and completed in 1924 across the street from the original church. Photos of that original church Your Opportunity to Advertise and information about all of the pastors who have served the parish were part of a several- It’s in the Improved table display on the parish his- 2014-15 Diocesan Directory! tory at the anniversary dinner. Here!!! The Offi cial Directory for the Diocese of Rockford Display your Products & Services in the Publication that Churches, Schools and Business Managers Rely On!

Reserve Your Space NOW!! Contact: Kevin McCarthy The Observer 815.399.4300 [email protected] After Mass, parishioners and guests share dinner in the parish center.