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Sacred Heart School ’’ Bishop makes first pastoral TTODAYODAYSS CCATHOLICATHOLIC visit of school year to Warsaw Pages 8-9 Faith celebrated as students return In Truth and Charity Special collection for Middle to school across diocese East Sept. 6-7 BY KAY COZAD AND TIM JOHNSON that opened the fall semester of uni- Page 2 versity classes. Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration, who support t’s back to school for grade the workings of the university, were school, high school, college present for the celebration of Mass Iand university students across the as well. Bishop welcomed those in Fall Confirmations Diocese of Fort Wayne-South attendance noting that they gathered Schedule posted Bend. As students return, their to bless the students and staff of USF faith-life grows ever closer to Jesus both academically and spiritually. Page 3 through the opportunity to attend His message to the university stu- weekday Mass at churches, cha- dents spoke of the young man in the pels and sometimes high school day’s Gospel from Matthew who and university gymnasiums that are was looking for truth and meaning transformed into worship spaces. in his life. Toledo Diocese Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades has Bishop Rhoades said, “In all our Bishop appointed already begun pastoral visits — first hearts, in the inmost depths of every at Sacred Heart School in Warsaw person, there is always an echo of the Page 5 on Aug. 20 — and then celebrating question which the young man asked the opening Mass at the University Jesus: ‘Good teacher, what must I do of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne on to inherit eternal life?’ This question Wednesday, Aug. 27, in the Hutzell is one form of the question on every Athletic Center. person’s heart: ‘What is the meaning Father Barron The center was near full with of life? What is my ultimate aim and University of Saint Francis staff, how do I attain it?’” debunks Aslan book faculty, students and others as the The bishop said it is another way Catholic perspective offered on Founders Day Convocation and of asking, “How do I enter the king- Mass began. Sister of St. Francis dom of God?” Aslan writings Sister Gayle Rusbasan, campus min- “In your studies here at the ister assistant, welcomed all visitors University of Saint Francis, you Page 13 — not just Catholics, but others of will discuss and ponder many dif- faith and those with no faith — to the ferent questions in your classes, Mass and encouraged all to visit the while studying, reading and writing KAY COZAD Campus Ministry space for faith and papers,” Bishop Rhoades told the Staff, faculty, students and others gathered in University of Saint Francis’ fellowship throughout the year. university students. Hutzell Athletic Center for the Founders Day Convocation and Mass held No issue Sept. 14 Bishop Rhoades was joined by on Aug. 27 to begin the new school year. Above, Father David Meinzen, Next publication Sept. 21 Father David Meinzen, chaplain of chaplain of USF, chants the Gospel reading of the special Mass that was USF, as concelebrant of the Mass FAITH, PAGE 3 celebrated by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades. St. Bernard Church MASS TO HONOR JUBILARIAN PRIESTS Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrates 150 years of faith will celebrate a Mass on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 12:05 BY LAURIE KIEFABER Parish was already in existence since it was established 16 years earlier, in p.m. at the Cathedral of the 1864. That is what we celebrate with Immaculate Conception WABASH — Heat and humidity thanksgiving and joy today — not in Fort Wayne honoring did not dissuade the more than 250 the electrical lighting of the city, but th parishioners, priests and area faith- the spiritual light that has shone here priest jubilarians’ 25 , ful from attending the St. Bernard in Wabash for 150 years — the light 40th, 50th, 60th and 70th Church sesquicentennial Aug. 24. of Christ and the light of faith.” anniversaries. One special Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades cel- Bishop Rhoades also highlighted ebrated the anniversary Mass along the church’s immigrant beginnings, jubilee milestone is that of with a dozen priests during the the Sisters of St. Joseph and laity who Father Robert Traub who church’s 150th anniversary. taught at the 92-year-old school and th In his homily, Bishop Rhoades the large stained-glass rose window celebrates his 75 jubilee told the congregation, “The city of with scenes from Mary’s life. to the Priesthood this year. Wabash is most famous in history for “Every time I come here I admire The faithful are encouraged becoming the first electrically lighted city in the world. This event hap- to attend the Mass. pened March 31, 1880. St. Bernard WABASH, PAGE 20 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC September 7, 2014 TODAY’S CATHOLIC

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EDITOR: Tim Johnson NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad IN TRUTH Editorial Department AND PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan FREELANCE WRITERS: Ann Carey, Michelle CHARITY Castleman, Karen Clifford, Bonnie BY BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES Elberson, Denise Fedorow, Diane Freeby, Sister Margie Lavonis, CSC, Jodi Magallanes, Joe Kozinski, Vince ur hearts are moved by the terrible suf- LaBarbera and Deb Wagner fering of Christians and other innocent Ovictims of violence in Iraq and Syria. Business Department Several weeks ago, Pope Francis wrote to BUSINESS MANAGER: Sean McBride the Secretary General of the United Nations urging the international community to do all AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber they can to stop and to prevent further system- BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Bethany atic violence against these ethnic and religious Belleville [email protected] minorities. 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After two years of captivity, News deadline is the Monday morning them are now living in community centers We cannot abandon or ignore our suffering this Catholic man was brutally executed by before publication date. Advertising (churches, schools, parking lots) in the northern brothers and sisters. They need to know that decapitation. By all accounts, James Foley was deadline is nine days before publica- city of Irbil and in refugee we are with them and have a strong, loving, and courageous man of faith. tion date. camps elsewhere, like in not forgotten them. We need Looking at the photo of him in the video before Jordan, where they have been to pray for them and help the execution, his eyes showed strength and Today’s Catholic may be reached at : welcomed by King Abdullah ‘On the weekend of them with their needs. We resolve. I could not help think that this strength Today’s Catholic, and the Catholic commu- and the international com- came from his faith. 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September 7, 2014 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 3 FAITH Public Schedule of CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

He added, “I encourage you, • Monday, Sept. 8, 12:30 p.m. — Meeting of USCCB during your years here, not to Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth, neglect the ultimate question, the Washington, D.C. most important question. It is the • Thursday, Sept. 11, 12:05 p.m. — Priest Jubilarian Mass, question the young man asked Jesus Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne in today’s Gospel. It touches on the • Thursday, Sept. 11, 6 p.m. — Meeting of Diocesan only thing that will truly give us Review Board, Holiday Inn, Warsaw meaning in life — that will bring us • Sunday, Sept. 14, 10:30 a.m. — Diaconate Ordination real joy and peace. It’s the question Mass, Moreau Seminary, Notre Dame about life! You are very fortunate • Monday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m. — Meeting of Bishop’s to attend a Catholic university Cabinet, Archbishop Noll Center, Fort Wayne where this question is not ignored • Monday, Sept. 15, 6 p.m. — Mass and Dinner for Christ and where there is the possibility of Child Society, Saint Charles Borromeo Church, Fort Wayne searching for truth on the wings of • Wednesday, Sept. 17, 12 p.m. — Mass and Meeting of reason and faith.” Catholic Community Foundation, Archbishop Noll Center, Fort “The Lord is calling us to live Wayne our lives intensely and fruitfully • Thursday, Sept. 18, 12:30 p.m. — Meeting of Diocesan in this world,” Bishop Rhoades Finance Council, Holiday Inn, Warsaw said. “Through Baptism, He has th called each of us to follow Him • Thursday, Sept. 18, 6 p.m. — 30 Anniversary Mass concretely, to love Him above all of Women’s Care Center, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, things, and to serve Him in our University of Saint Francis junior Ryan Taylor, left, sophomore LeeAnn Warsaw brothers and sisters. The rich young Moeller, sophomore Samantha Rhodes and freshman Matthew Klein • Saturday, Sept. 20, 4 p.m. — Mass at Catholic Scouting man, unfortunately, did not accept pray the Lord’s Prayer together at the opening Mass celebrated by Camporee, Moreau Seminary Chapel Jesus’ invitation and he went away Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades in Hutzell Athletic Center on the campus of the sad. He did not have the courage University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, on Aug. 27. to leave behind his material goods in order to find the far greater good Call to Prayer for Life, Marriage and Religious proposed by Jesus.” Bishop Rhoades encouraged the Liberty Holy Hour across the diocese students not to be afraid to ask the • St. Charles Borromeo Church, 4916 Trier Rd, Fort Wayne, has question, “What must I do to inherit a holy hour all Fridays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the chapel. eternal life?” • Queen of Peace Church in Mishawaka has an hour and a half He said, “The exciting possibil- (3:30-5 p.m.) of Adoration and Exposition every Saturday prior to ity of unending happiness, the joy the Vigil Mass at 5:30 p.m. They dedicate this time in honor of pri- of being surrounded by God’s love vate prayer for the Call to Prayer for Life, Marriage and Religious forever, gives full meaning to our Liberty. existence here on earth. It directs • St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Decatur, hosts our life plan and decisions to great Eucharistic Exposition on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from things, knowing that we are called 4:30-6 p.m. and on Thursday from 9-10 a.m. and 4:30-8 p.m. The to eternity.” parish asks participants to pray for the protection of marriage, reli- Bishop Rhoades recalled the gious freedom and unborn children. words of Blessed Pier Giorgio • Our Lady of Good Hope Church, 7215 Saint Joe Rd., Fort Frassati, who died in 1925 at the Wayne, hosts a holy hour for religious liberty beginning with a age of 24. “He said: ‘I want to live rosary at 9:30 a.m. every Tuesday. and not simply exist!’ On a photo- • St. Joseph Parish, Bluffton, offers Exposition of the graph taken while mountain climb- PHOTOS BY KAY COZAD Blessed Sacrament for Life, Marriage and Religious Liberty on ing, he wrote to a friend: ‘To the Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrated the opening Mass at the Founders Thursday, Sept. 4, after 8 a.m. morning Mass from 8:30 a.m. to heights!’” Bishop Rhoades noted. Day Convocation and Mass in Hutzell Athletic Center on the campus of 7 p.m. with Evening Prayer at 6:30 p.m., Litany of the Eucharist “He was referring to Christian per- the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne on Aug. 27. In his homily and Benediction at 6:45 p.m. and Mass at 7 p.m. Exposition fection, to holiness, and to eternal he spoke to the students of the young man in the day’s Gospel from of the Blessed Sacrament on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 5 p.m. life.” Matthew who was looking for truth and meaning in his life. with Evening Prayer at 6:30 p.m., Litany of the Eucharist and Bishop Rhoades referred to Benediction at 6:45 p.m. and Mass at 7 p.m. American journalist James Foley, a devout Catholic who was held cap- the more I thought how as a college progress in faith and love, and to tive for two years and then brutally student at Marquette, he must have take up your responsibilities in order murdered and beheaded in August asked the Lord: ‘What must I do to to build the civilization of love.” by ISIS, the terrorist Islamic State. inherit eternal life?’” Following the Communion “During his captivity, he looked During his time at Marquette prayer, USF President Sister of Confirmation Mass up to the heights,” Bishop Rhoades University was when Foley experi- St. Francis Sister M. Elise Kriss said. “He would enced the call to addressed the congregation with schedule for fall 2014 pray the rosary serve others in words of encouragement, achieve- on his fingers.” need. ment, inspiration and prayer. She All Masses celebrated by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades “When I ‘Christ is calling each “He heard the thanked the students and staff for St. Matthew Cathedral, South Bend — Sept. 21 at 11 a.m. looked at the call of the Lord being members of the university Christ the King, South Bend — Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. ‘Come, follow community and hoped that they film of his face St. Patrick, Fort Wayne — Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. before they slit of you, like He called me,’” Bishop would all “pray for and support one off his head, I Rhoades said. another in the year ahead.” St. Joseph, South Bend — Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. looked at his James Foley ...’ “And he did. He Deep reverence and some curi- St. Joseph, South Bend eyes,” Bishop did not go away osity were present in the students Sacred Heart, Notre Dame Rhoades noted. sad. He was a participating in the Mass and St. Anthony de Padua, South Bend — Oct. 25 at 10 a.m. “I didn’t see BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES man of joy and convocation. Yeshua Villalobes, a St. Charles Borromeo, Fort Wayne — Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. fear or hatred goodness. We Catholic freshman at USF, said the St. Mary of the Annunciation, Bristol — Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. in those eyes. may think about Mass “felt like a blessing for the St. John the Evangelist, Goshen — Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. I saw firmness his life having new (school) year.” Corpus Christi, South Bend — Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. and courage. I come to a terrible Trevon Carr, a first-year transfer, Holy Cross, South Bend — Dec. 6 at 4 p.m. and tragic end. came to see what the Mass was all can’t imagine Holy Cross, South Bend what was in his But that end was about after hearing about it from his St. Stanislaus, South Bend mind during those moments, but, just the beginning. He has gone to coaches. And sophomore LeeAnn the more I learn about him, the the heights! He had high goals, the Moeller felt it was “ a good way for St. Jude, South Bend — Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. compassion and love that motivated goals that give joy and full meaning the whole school to come together.” St. Jude, South Bend him to cover the war and violence to our lives. Christ is calling each of A picnic lunch was held for Sacred Heart, Lakeville in Syria and Iraq, his deep faith, and you, like He called James Foley, to those in attendance following the his resolve in the face of danger, work with Him, to make constant Mass. 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC September 7, 2014 Catholic, Orthodox patriarchs visit Irbil to support displaced Iraqis Life l Health l Medicare l Long-Term Care BY DOREEN ABI RAAD be allowed to return to their land healthmarkets.com/aherber with dignity. We will not accept Angela Herber anything less than that,” Cardinal C 260-452-8333 Licensed Insurance Agent BEIRUT (CNS) — A delegation of Rai said. In a news conference before P 855-221-1466 HealthMarkets Insurance Agency Catholic and Orthodox patriarchs visited Irbil, Iraq, to show their sup- leaving Iraq, the patriarchs port and solidarity with the more expressed support for human rights, than 100,000 Christians and minori- including the right of Christians to ties displaced in the country by the remain in their homes. advance of Islamist militants. “We cannot tolerate the tragedy Put Your MoneY to Work Lebanese Cardinal Bechara Rai, we have witnessed here today,” NATIONAL 1 patriarch of the Maronite Catholics, said Orthodox Patriarch Ignatius. said the Aug. 20 trip was “a first He urged U.N. Secretary-General CATHOLIC Annuities step in the implementation of the Ban Ki-moon to visit the regions SOCIETY OF statement issued by the patriarchs,” to determine if the displaced Iraqis FORESTERS IRA AND ROTH referring to a special summit could continue to live this way. NoN-QUALIFIEd ANd QUALIFIEd, Aug. 7 to address the crisis facing Cardinal Rai said: “It is unac- Home Office: Christians in Iraq and Syria. ceptable to allow terrorist organiza- Mt. 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Chaldean Catholic Patriarch Louis ones who want to help us must but forming militias will ruin Iraq,” Sako of Baghdad and local officials, work to stop injustice, help us end Patriarch Sako said. “State security Come and celebrate including Kurdistan’s Regional injustice and help our people regain forces should defend the people.” Interior Minister Karim Sinjari and their rights. This is what we want During an Aug. 18 news confer- Our Heavenly Mother’s Irbil Governor Nawzad Hadi. from the ones who want to help.” ence aboard the papal plane, Pope Birthday Party The patriarchs visited refugees Later, he told them: “We can- Francis said his recent appeal to and prayed with them at three not stand idly by and watch as evil the U.N. to “take action to end the September 14, 2014 at 2:00 PM (CST) at churches in Irbil hosting refugees oppresses the people. We will carry humanitarian tragedy now under- THE SHRINE OF from the Ninevah Plain. The our cause to the whole world.” way in Iraq” was one of a series of refugees fled after being told by the Lebanon’s National News measures he had considered with WORLD ROSARY OF PEACE Islamic State militants to convert Agency reported that the delega- Vatican officials, including his deci- Knox, Indiana to Islam, pay the Islamic jizya tax, tion received a promise from the sion to send Cardinal Filoni to meet or be killed. Many were robbed Kurdish authorities that Christians with the region’s church and gov- Guest Speaker: Rev. Ted Nordquist of their possessions before being will be protected “until the last drop ernment officials and refugees. Food and refreshments provided. forced to flee. of blood.” The same day, Cardinal Filoni “We want all the Christians, The patriarchs stressed that their and Patriarch Sako appealed to the Please bring your own lawn chair. Muslims, Yezidis, Sunnis, Shiites priority is for the safe return of all international community to help to and Kurds to stay in Iraq and not to refugees and for Christians and liberate villages controlled by the leave because this is our homeland, minorities to be able to remain in Islamic State terrorists and to pro- Directions: Take U.S. 30 and turn South on U.S. 35. this is our culture, and civilization their homeland. vide the displaced with international Go 4 miles to 200 N and turn East 1/2 mile. and we do not want to part with it,” “We demand that the displaced protection.

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WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope appointment “demonstrates the auxiliary bishop, he was respon- the Episcopal Advisory Board Francis has named an auxiliary confidence our Holy Father sible for administrative oversight for the National Conference of bishop of Philadelphia, Bishop has in Bishop Thomas’ pasto- of the Department for Media Diocesan Vocation Directors. Daniel E. Thomas, to head the ral and administrative skills.” Affairs, the Office for Clergy, Bishop Thomas will shepherd Diocese of Toledo, Ohio. He said that since he arrived in the Office for Vocations to the a diocese that is home to 124 par- Archbishop Carlo Maria Philadelphia almost three years Diocesan Priesthood and for ishes and 320,000 Catholics out Vigano, apostolic nuncio to the ago, he has “witnessed (Bishop Region II, a grouping of 57 par- of a total population of 1.46 mil- United States, publicized the Thomas’) wisdom, intelligence, ishes in Montgomery County and lion. Founded in 1910, the dio- appointment Aug. 26. personal warmth and keen affec- Northwest Philadelphia. cese covers 19 counties in north- Born June 11, 1959, and raised tion for the people of God.” In addition to his priestly west Ohio between Cleveland in the Philadelphia neighborhood “The Diocese of Toledo has assignments, Bishop Thomas has and Detroit, an area roughly four of Manayunk, Bishop Thomas, been given a true gift in Bishop served on various archdiocesan times larger than the Archdiocese 55, has been an auxiliary bishop Thomas,” the archbishop said. “I boards and remains a member of Philadelphia. It borders the in his hometown since 2006. He know he will serve them well as of the United States Conference Diocese of Fort Wayne-South was ordained for the Philadelphia a faithful shepherd and spiritual of Catholic Bishops’ commit- Bend. Archdiocese in 1985, after father.” tees for Clergy, Consecrated attending the local St. Charles Bishop Thomas was ordained Life and Vocations, the Ad Hoc Borromeo Seminary and obtain- a priest by Cardinal John Krol in Committee on Catechism, and the ing his licentiate in sacred theol- 1985 and ordained an auxiliary Committee on Divine Worship. ogy from the Pontifical Gregorian bishop by Cardinal Justin Rigali He is also a member of the University. in 2006. The son of the late National Advisory Council for Matt Gambino He was named to what has CNS PHOTO/BOB ROLLER Francis and Ann Thomas grew the Saint John Vianney Center in in Philadelphia contrib- been a vacant see since October, Pope Francis has named Auxiliary up in Holy Family Parish. He Downingtown, Pennsylvania, and uted to this story.org. when Bishop Leonard P. Blair graduated in 1977 from Roman Bishop Daniel E. Thomas of was named Archbishop of Catholic High School before Hartford, Connecticut. Philadelphia, 55, to head the entering St. Charles Borromeo At a news conference in Diocese of Toledo, Ohio. He is Seminary. All Saints Toledo Aug. 26, Bishop Thomas pictured in a 2009 file photo in Following his ordination expressed his gratitude to Pope Baltimore. The appointment was as a priest, and studies at the Religious Goods Francis, to his predecessor in announced Aug. 26. Gregorian University, he worked 8808 Coldwater Road - Fort Wayne Toledo and to Father Charles in the Vatican’s Congregation for In Coldwater Centre at Wallen Road, 1.5 miles north of I-69 Ritter, who has served as dioc- Bishops for 15 years. self is by “simply stating ‘I am a 260-490-7506 esan administrator since Bishop Roman Catholic bishop,’ I think He returned to Philadelphia Blair left. He joked about having should say it all.” in 2005 as pastor of Our Lady •Crucifixes the same name as the late actor In Philadelphia, Archbishop of the Assumption Parish in Danny Thomas, but said the Charles J. Chaput said the Strafford before his ordination •Rosaries important way to identify him- as bishop a year later. As an •Medals Friday, September 12, 2014 Adults Only - Silent Auction •Statues 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. $10 ticket: Admittance to Tent •Books •Bibles 1 free drink ticket, entry to a door prize raffle and light Hors d’oeuvres •Baptismal Gowns Silent Auction, Casino, Beverage Sales, Live Music •Church Supplies Saturday, September 13, Family Day Noon -“Musicals” Themed Talent Show Support your school. Use All Saints SCRIP! Noon - 6:00 p.m. Children’s Games and Inflatables 4500 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. BINGO Noon - 6:00 p.m. Concessions Fall Fest! MUSIC by Truckin’ Tim Kelly and Dave Bergeron St. Mary’s Parish Fairfield Avenue Fall Fest St. Mary of theAssumption Fort Wayne Nelson’s Port-a-Pit DECATUR 46807 $10,000 in PRIZES! Chicken & Ribs 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Cash Raffle 7:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, Sept 20-21, 2014 Sides by Hall’s Restaurant Saturday Events: 5:00-10:00 p.m. •Silent Auction: 5:00 PM •Super Bingo: The World Apostolate of Fatima’s (NEW LOCATION - PARISH HALL) 6:00 PM Fort Wayne-South Bend Division •Live Music: “joe five” playing from invites everyone to their annual 7:00 to 11:00 pm (Must be 21) BREAKFAST and CELEBRATION! •Food Concessions •Carriage rides Saturday, October 4, 2014 beginning at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Fruits of God’s Grace 2014 •8:00 a.m.: First Saturday Devotions •9:00 a.m. Holy Mass - Father Glenn Kohrman, celebrant Sunday Events Then a Marian Procession to the Grand Wayne Center •Guest speaker: Father James Bromwich of the Sons of St. Philip Neri •KID’S Games & Activities 12:00 - 5:00 PM •Catered all-you-can-eat breakfast •Chinese Auction Pre-paid breakfast reservations required by Friday, September 19 •Corn Hole Tournament: 1:00 PM •Food Concession s •carriage rides •Adults: $10 •Children (4-12) $5 •Children 3 and younger eat for free •For reservations, call Eric or Mariam at 260-348-9214 •CASH RAFFLE: 4:30 PM or email [email protected] 6 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC September 7, 2014 Archbishop Coakley drops Panic, hunger spread lawsuit after stolen among quarantined West consecrated host returned Africans in Ebola areas OKLAHOMA CITY (CNS) — A News Briefs CAPE TOWN, South Africa (CNS) stolen consecrated host that was — Hunger and panic are spread- at the center of a lawsuit filed ing among people unable to work by Archbishop Paul S. Coakley because of restrictions aimed at con- and intended for use at a planned early August, Archbishop Coakley service. While his accomplishments and Human Services) continues taining the spread of Ebola in Liberia Satanic “black mass” in Oklahoma asked Catholics to offer prayer were often larger-than-life, Cardinal to violate the conscience rights and Sierra Leone, say Church work- City has been returned. According and penance to prevent the Satanic Szoka carried lessons learned grow- of Americans while claiming just ers in West Africa. In Liberia’s capi- to the Archdiocese of Oklahoma group Dakhma of Angra Mainyu ing up poor in hard-working Polish- the opposite,” said an Aug. 22 tal, Monrovia, Church groups “are City, an attorney representing the from holding a “black mass.” American communities with him as statement from Charmaine Yoest, trying to get food and distribute it to head of the satanic group pre- he served as parish pastor, chan- president and CEO of Americans families who have asked us to help, sented the host to a Catholic priest cery official, founding bishop of a United for Life. “Our own orga- but movement is heavily restrict- the afternoon of Aug. 21. With the Cardinal Szoka, former new diocese, archbishop of Detroit nization is a good example of ed and there is little we can do,” return of the host and an accom- Detroit archbishop and and in high Vatican posts. Then- the challenge posed: Americans Salesian Father Jorge Crisafulli, pro- panying signed statement from the Archbishop Szoka was installed United for Life is a public inter- vincial superior in West Africa, said satanic group leader that the group Vatican official, dies to head the Detroit Archdiocese in est law firm that opposes life- in an Aug. 22 telephone interview no longer possesses a consecrated DETROIT (CNS) — Cardinal 1981. He was named a cardinal in ending drugs and devices required from Accra, Ghana. Neighborhoods host, nor will they use a conse- Edmund C. Szoka, who rose from 1988, and was Detroit’s archbishop under the HHS mandate,” Yoest in Monrovia have been sealed off crated host in their rituals, the poor beginnings to reach the high- until 1990, when he began a 16-year said. “Nevertheless, because we under terms of the government- Oklahoma City archbishop agreed est levels of service to the Church, tenure at the Vatican — serving are not a faith-based group, we imposed state of emergency. The to dismiss the lawsuit. Archbishop died Aug. 20 at Providence Park under both Popes John Paul II and may be forced to purchase life- World Health Organization has esti- Coakley filed suit Aug. 20 to get Hospital in Novi. The cardinal, who Benedict XVI. ending drugs and devices follow- mated that more than 2,600 people the host returned after the Satanic was 86, died of natural causes. His ing the radical pro-abortion politi- in West Africa have been infected group’s leader made several pub- death leaves the College of Cardinals cal agenda of this administration.” with Ebola since March. More than lic statements that its members with 210 members, 117 of whom are Groups lash out at new An Aug. 22 fact sheet from the 1,400 people have died from the planned “to defile and desecrate” under 80 and therefore eligible to vote opt-out rules for HHS federal Centers for Medicare and virus. Food prices in Liberia are “ris- it during a “black mass” Sept. 21 in a conclave to elect a new pope. A Medicaid Services outlined the ing steeply and people are hungry,” at the Civic Center Music Hall in funeral Mass for Cardinal Szoka was mandate interim final regulations, issued Father Crisafulli said, noting that Oklahoma City. “I am relieved that celebrated Aug. 26 at the Cathedral WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pro-life after two Supreme Court actions: “markets in the city that are usually we have been able to secure the of the Most Blessed Sacrament in groups that have battled with the a June 30 ruling that under the bustling are now empty and no trad- return of the sacred host, and that Detroit, with Archbishop Allen H. federal government since the first Religious Freedom Restoration ing is happening.” People are unable we have prevented its desecration Vigneron of Detroit as the main rules were issued on contracep- Act, closely held companies may to get to work and, “while they as part of a planned Satanic ritu- celebrant. The late cardinal’s body tive coverage in 2012 derided the be exempted from the contracep- still have to buy food, they have no al,” the archbishop said in a state- was to be received at the cathe- government’s latest rules allowing tive coverage requirement as a money because they can’t work,” he ment. “I remain concerned about dral the afternoon of Aug. 24, fol- religious institutions — and poten- religious right, and a July 3 tem- said. “There is great fear of spread of the dark powers that this Satanic lowed by several hours of visitation. tially some for-profit companies porary stay granted to Christian- disease where there are large groups worship invites into our commu- An evening prayer service also was — to opt out of the contracep- run Wheaton College in Illinois of people,” he said. nity and the spiritual danger that planned. Visitation was to resume tive mandate in the Affordable from complying with the HHS this poses to all who are involved at the cathedral Aug. 25, with an Care Act. “Once again HHS (the mandate. in it, directly or indirectly.” In afternoon rosary and an evening vigil federal Department of Health Are you celebrating your 25th, 50th or 60th Wedding Jubilee in 2014? Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades will celebrate two Wedding Jubilee Masses

In South Bend, the Mass will take place In Fort Wayne, the Mass will take place at the at the Cathedral of St. Matthew, Sunday, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sunday, October 5, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with a October 12, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. with a reception reception to follow at St. Matthew School. to follow at St. Mary’s at Jefferson and Lafayette.

YES...We are celebrating our (___) 25th Jubilee (___) 50th Jubilee (___) 60th Jubilee We will attend Mass in (__) South Bend (__) Fort Wayne Attend Reception? (___) YES (___) NO Number of family members attending reception with us (____) Marriage Date______Office of Family Life Name______Address______1328 West Dragoon Trail Mishawaka, IN 46544 City______Phone______Parish______or call (574) 234-0687 Email______or email [email protected] R.S.V.P. no later than September 26, 2014 for South Bend and October 3, 2014 for Fort Wayne. September 7, 2014 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7 Parishioners invited to Minds,” while grief counselor and educator Lili Carroll will pres- sign up for ARISE ent “Grief and Growing Older Gracefully.” Dr. Laura Kolmar, director of The program runs from 9 a.m. Pastoral Services for RENEW Around the Diocese to 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12 at International, will meet with Victory Noll Center. The cost is parish team members, small $35 and includes a continental community leaders and other breakfast and lunch, and also a interested parishioners throughout copy of James Gambone’s booklet the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South SJHS CLASS OF ’54 CELEBRATES 60TH REUNION “Generations.” Bend from Sept. 15-18 to con- Victory Noll Center is located duct training for the fifth season at 1900 W. Park Dr. in Huntington. of ARISE Together in Christ in the diocese. ARISE offers a Scripturally-based spiritual renew- Enrichment, support al experience in small groups and program offered for is open to all parishioners. Season 5 of ARISE, entitled “We divorced Catholic adults Are the Good News!” takes place during the fall and includes six faith- FORT WAYNE — St. Vincent de sharing sessions. The first session Paul Church, Fort Wayne is host- reflects on the invitation from Jesus ing a 12-session spiritual enrich- to “Come and see” what He has to ment and support program for offer and how Catholics are called Catholic adults who have experi- to invite others to encounter Jesus as enced divorce. The group will meet well. Kolmar’s formation workshop on the first and third Thursdays of will provide a theological overview month from 7-9 p.m. in the East of the themes of the season, which is Meeting Room and will run from founded on a Catholic understanding September through March. of evangelization. During the work- The program in based on shop, participants will also be asked the DVD series The Catholic’s to look back over the experience of Divorce Survival Guide, which ARISE. They will share the ways in features noted experts Dr. Ray which they have experienced Christ Guarendi, Christopher West and as individuals and as a community. Father Donald Calloway. Formation workshop dates and For more information, contact locations include the following: PROVIDED BY SAINT JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL Julia Thill, pastoral associate, at • Sept. 15, 6-8 p.m., St. Elizabeth The first graduating class from Saint Joseph High School gathered for their 60th reunion 260-489-3537 ext. 208,or jthill@ Ann Seton, Fort Wayne saintv.org. This program is co- • Sept. 16, 6-8 p.m., St. Therese, recently. The Class of ‘54 toured the new building, celebrated Mass in the Saint Joseph sponsored by the diocesan Office Little Flower, South Bend Chapel and concluded their weekend with dinner in downtown South Bend. of Family Life. • Sept. 17, 6-8 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, Warsaw • Sept.18, 6-8 p.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Fort Wayne Kathy Tebbe retires for the diocese. I had a wonderful Leaders of small faith-sharing boss with Harry (Verhiley). He was FLEMING MAKES LIFE PLEDGE TO communities have already shared FORT WAYNE an inspiration and a wonderful per- some of the blessings of this expe- — The Office of son to work with.” CONFRATERNITY OF PENITENTS rience so far. One facilitator from Stewardship and A retirement luncheon was held Blessed Sacrament Parish in Albion Development for in Tebbe’s honor on Aug. 25 at the commented, “The deep connections the Diocese of Archbishop Noll Catholic Center, that were made through faith sharing Fort Wayne-South where Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades were comforting to all in the group Bend bids a fond presented her with an icon of the and caused life altering experiences farewell to Kathy Blessed Mother. for many. We saw Christ’s presence Tebbe who retired KATHY TEBBE Kathy Voirol will take up opera- in others and felt that the Holy Spirit Aug. 29. Tebbe tions upon Tebbe’s retirement, hav- guided us as we traveled the path of has worked as ing transferred from her position in faith sharing with our groups.” director of operations since 2000. accounts receivable and circulation Another leader at Corpus Christi During her tenure she has been with Today’s Catholic newspaper. Parish in South Bend provided this involved in the planning and coor- perspective: “Our ARISE groups are dinating of the annual Bishop’s Elder Awareness Day to growing so much. One group col- Appeal dinner that opens the Annual lected money and gave it to the grade Bishop’s Appeal campaign each focus on issues of aging school principal for individual stu- year, grant research for parishes, HUNTINGTON — Victory Noll dent needs (coats, boots, hats, etc.) report writing and correspondence Center in Huntington presents PROVIDED BY THE CONFRATERNITY OF PENITENTS Several other groups are donating for the office. “Elder Awareness Day” on Friday, Aimie Fleming of Champaign, Illinois, made her Life time to cook and serve a meal once a Tebbe looks forward to her retire- Sept. 12, in an effort to raise pub- month at the local homeless shelter. ment and plans to enjoy more family lic awareness to the social and Pledge to the Rule and Constitutions of the Confraternity time. “That was my inspiration — The Spirit is a-moving!” psychological issues of aging. of Penitents on Sunday, Aug. 24, at Our Lady of the Angels Dr. Laura Kolmar, the RENEW to be able to enjoy time with my The Keynote speaker for the International representative serving family,” says Tebbe. She remarked event is author, award winning Oratory at St. Andrew Church in Fort Wayne. Above, from the diocese, encourages parishioners that her granddaughter has recently filmmaker, speaker, trainer and left, Jim Nugent and Madeline Pecora Nugent, both life- to still consider participating in the moved back to Fort Wayne and consultant James Gambone, PhD., ARISE Together in Christ process she is thrilled to have more quality who will share his wisdom and pledged members of the Confraternity of Penitents from as it is never too late to join a small time with her and her family. Tebbe knowledge about the aging pro- Fort Wayne are shown with Father Jacob Meyer, Fleming group or to form a new small group. also looks forward to some rest and cess and the importance of devel- Dr. Kolmar remarked, “Pope relaxation, more time for prayer and oping intergenerational relation- and Lucy Fernandez of Bloomington. Members, approxi- Francis challenges us to live our exercise and “whatever God wants ships, when caring for the elderly. Gospel faith through our actions to put in front of me.” The featured artist for the day is mately 200 worldwide, are living a modern adaptation of every day as committed missionary Harry Verhiley, Secretariat storyteller Emily J. Guerrero. She the original rule given by St. Francis of Assisi to the laity disciples of Jesus Christ. Come and of the Office of Stewardship and provides a one-woman play called join ARISE as we discover ways Development, says, “We’ve had 15 “Monarchs and Matriarchs,” a of his time. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades has determined the to become the Good News for our years together. Kathy is awesome. story that speaks to the value of canonical status of the confraternity as a private associa- parishes and the world!” We’ll miss her dearly. She has done intergenerational relationships. For more information regarding great work and has been steady and There will also be two breakout tion of the faith with his commendation. Approximately ARISE Together in Christ, please selfless all through the 15 years.” sessions during the day. 16 members and inquirers of the confraternity live in the contact the diocesan coordinator, Tebbe says of her years at the Manchester University profes- Allison Sturm at asturm@diocesef- diocese, “It was a wonderful oppor- sor Cheri Krueckeberg will pres- Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. For information see wsb.org, or call 260-399-1452. tunity. I enjoyed being able to work ent “Honoring Aging Bodies and penitents.org or call 260-739-6882. 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC September 7, 2014 Sacred Heart School: Where God and education lead the way Bishop’s first visit of school year to Sacred Heart, Warsaw

BY DENISE FEDOROW

WARSAW — Students, staff and admin- istrators at Sacred Heart School in Warsaw kicked off their school year with a visit from Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades. The stu- dents had only been back to class about a week, but for some, like the preschoolers, it was mere hours when Bishop Rhoades visited on Aug. 20. Bishop Rhoades celebrated 8 a.m. Mass with students, faculty and parishioners prior to his school visit. He told those assembled for Mass, “I’m so happy to be with you to celebrate Mass and visit your school — this is my first school visit of the academic year, and I’ve heard so many wonderful things about Sacred Heart School.” During the bishop’s homily he referred to the first reading from Ezekiel where they heard about some bad shepherds. “They only cared about themselves — they were selfish,” Bishop Rhoades said. “The prophet Ezekiel gave a warning to those bad shepherds; he said God is send- ing a good shepherd to lead the people — Jesus —who goes out after the lost sheep.” The bishop said Jesus then chose Twelve Apostles, who became the first bishops, and that succession has gone on for over 2,000 years. Bishop Rhoades said as bishop he is responsible to “lead all the people of our diocese to be closer to Jesus. PHOTOS BY DENISE FEDOROW PROVIDED BY SACRED HEART SCHOOL I like to travel to meet my ‘sheep.’” Sacred Heart kindergarten teacher Monica Smith presents Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades with a The entrance to Sacred Heart Elementary and Sacred Heart Church is shown above. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades visited there on Aug. 20. He shared the parable in the Gospel card signed by all the students when he visited their classroom on Aug. 20. The students about the generous landowner who gave are learning the sign of the cross and every time they hear a siren go off from the nearby each worker a full day’s pay even if they only worked an hour. “Jesus is teaching us fire or police station they stop and say a prayer. Thirty-one full and part-time staff mem- how God is so generous,” Bishop Rhoades bers “work together for the betterment said, “even though we may not deserve tions, including what they were learning some thought the pope would come, too. of students” at Sacred Heart, integrating it. God gives us so many gifts, so many in religion class, and also allowed the stu- Each classroom had its own patron saint Catholic teaching through the curriculum, graces that we don’t deserve — that’s how dents to ask him questions. and each class either presented the bishop as well as in clubs, activities and sports. much He loves us.” Bishop’s first stop was sixth grade and guests with a gift, a song or a prayer. “Catholicism is regarded as the ‘umbrel- Bishop Rhoades said that “one of the where students asked questions such as: Third graders had recently made rosaries la’ over everything we do at Sacred heart great things about being in a Catholic “Is doing Mass at the coliseum hard?” The and Bishop Rhoades blessed the class’s School,” Faroh said. school is every day you hear about God, bishop answered, “No, I look forward to rosaries. pray, listen to His word, learn how to be that every year.” Following the class visits, Bishop Special Programs generous at school and with others who “Can a bishop become a cardinal or Rhoades, Jordan and Loesch joined the are poor and in need. You all pray together do you have to go back to college?” He faculty for a special luncheon provided Faroh shared about the special programs in class and come to Mass several times a explained that very few bishops become by the Home and School Association in place at Sacred Heart. “We are imple- week.” cardinals and those that do usually are (HASA). menting the STREAM philosophy with At the end of Mass, students presented from a large diocese and are appointed by project based learning while integrating the Bishop Rhoades and Superintendent of the pope. Sacred Heart School STEM (science, technology, engineering Catholic Schools Marsha Jordan with a Ben Brennan and Carly Click presented and math) plus religion and the arts, “Faroh spiritual bouquet with notes attached show- the guests with gifts. Brennan shared that Sacred Heart School was built in 1957 said. “This learning philosophy has been ing what types of prayers would be offered his grandfather made the stained glass but- — two additions were ultimately added Sacred Heart’s academic vision in the past on their behalf. terflies, which represent rebirth. to the building to bring it to its present as well.” Bishop Rhoades told the students, “This There were typical questions asked in state. Last year a new security system was The school also has a “Going Above is the best gift I could receive — the gift of each class about the bishop’s “hats” — installed and a kitchen-remodeling project and Beyond” program to help every stu- prayer.” his miter and zucchetto and why he takes is underway. The school serves preschool dent achieve to the maximum of his or her Bishop Rhoades and the superin- them on and off. Other questions included, (ages 3, 4 and 5) through sixth grade and ability. Students are assessed throughout tendent then visited the school, but not “Is it hard to be bishop?” “Is it fun to be the current enrollment is 190. the year and the “data drives instruction.” before a quick stop at Principal James bishop?” “What did he do to get his clip?” Principal James Faroh was appointed Sacred Heart also offers a conversational Faroh’s office to get “clipped” — part of “Has he ever met the pope?” Sacred Heart’s principal six years ago and Spanish course and Peace Be With You — the PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Bishop Rhoades replied that he met he has 27 years experience as principal in a diocesan-wide program to teach students and Support) program where students get Pope John Paul II and was ordained by the both public and parochial schools, but the in fourth grade to respect each other in a rewarded for making good choices by get- recently-named saint. He has not yet met majority of his career has been at Catholic Christ-like manner. “We hope they carry ting clipped with a decorated clothespin Pope Francis, although he will be meeting schools. this and all training received at Sacred that they can later trade in for gifts. with him in November — on the bishop’s He said he most enjoys “being a spiri- Heart and keep it in their hearts and minds Bishop Rhoades and Jordan visited each birthday. tual and academic leader working for suc- to be a success in life,” Faroh said. classroom. They were later joined by Carl Principal Faroh told the students that the cessful spiritual formation and academic Sacred Heart has “Casual Day for a Loesch, Secretariat for Catholic Education. bishop, whose portrait was hanging in the growth of the students. It’s a joy and con- Cause” where students can bring in $1 or Bishop Rhoades asked the students ques- hallway next to the pope’s, was visiting so stant motivation to keep improving.” more to wear caual clothes instead of their September 7, 2014 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9 Sacred Heart School: Where God and education lead the way

A smiling Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades accepts a gift from the prekindergarten class at Sacred Heart Elementary PROVIDED BY SACRED HEART SCHOOL in Warsaw. The cross in the picture is made up of the students’ photos. Teacher Mili Polk (to the bishop’s The entrance to Sacred Heart Elementary and Sacred Heart Church is shown above. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades visited there on Aug. 20. right) presents a bouquet of roses to Superintendent of Catholic Schools Marsha Jordan and told her their classroom’s patron saint is St. Rose of Lima. Also shown is Principal James Faroh, left.

uniform that day and each month a different charity is chosen to be the recipient. Some past causes have been Juvenile Diabetes, American Cancer Society, Veterans causes and St. Jude’s Hospital. The school has an annual culture fair and Accelerated Reader celebra- tions. Clubs include, LEGOS, Green Team Ecology Club, drama, chess, tumbling and twirling, Scouting and robotics, which is new this year. There’s the Sacred Hearts Singers Choir. Athletics for grades 4-6 includes soccer, volleyball, basket- This sign welcomes visitors to Sacred Heart School in Warsaw and also displays the ball, cheerleading and track. school’s motto “Where God and education lead the way.” “Sacred Heart is a total package, combining spiritual formation with academics success. The faculty and staff collaborate for the betterment Sacred Heart School of the students,” Faroh said. “Our pastor (Father Phil DeVolder) is a established 1957 strong spiritual leader, we have a PROVIDED BY SACRED HEART SCHOOL strong HASA (Home and School Father Philip DeVolder, pastor of Sacred Heart, 135 N. Harrison St., Warsaw, Indiana 46580 Association) and school board and an Warsaw, observes a classroom visit. 574-267-5874 impressive amount of sports, clubs and activities for students. We inte- grate technology into the curriculum. community — it’s wonderful!” Principal: James L. Faroh And we offer scholarships.” The motto for Sacred Heart School is “This was a great school before I came. “Where God and education lead the way.” Pastor: Father Philip DeVolder It’s still a great school and it will continue to Faroh remarked when he first came and Student population: 190 students in grades preschool - 6 be a great school. I say this with confidence heard the motto he thought, “Wow — that because I see all the necessary components is a perfect motto. Sacred Heart is a tremen- Website: www.sacredheart-warsaw.org — dedicated hardworking staff, hardwork- dously special school — a true blessing from ing students, a very supportive pastor, very God.” involved parents and very supportive parish 10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC September 7, 2014 Father Fred Pasche retires as pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Angola

BY TIM JOHNSON ing “to do whatever to keep things “It’s been good, it’s been a good by Conventual Franciscans from moving,” Father Pasche said. relationship,” Father Pasche said. Mount St. Francis in southern When Father Pasche arrived at In the summer months the Indiana. He headed to the seminary ANGOLA — When one asks the parish in 1997, the congrega- population of St. Anthony of Padua in southern Indiana after the eighth Conventual Franciscan Father tion worshipped in a Butler build- grows much larger with “lake” visi- grade, following in the footsteps of Fred Pasche what he likes best ing built in the late 1950s that was tors. Some have moved to “the lake” an older brother who attended the about St. Anthony of Padua meant to be a temporary church. A permanently and made St. Anthony school for two-and-a-half years but Parish, he responds with a hearty, parish center had been built before their parish home. then returned to Lansing after his “Everything.” Father Pasche arrived and many St. Father Pasche’s sister and broth- younger brother arrived. The pastor of the Angola parish Anthony parishioners thought a new er-in-law from nearby Michigan are Father Pasche has served in par- for 17 years and who is celebrating church was needed. members of the parish, as well as ishes in Kentucky, Minnesota, Ohio, his 50th jubilee as a Conventual The first meeting to discuss the his niece and her family. Michigan and now Indiana. Franciscan priest this year, will possibility of building a new church Father Pasche said administering He told Today’s Catholic that he be retiring as pastor and has been attracted over 50 people. “It just took the sacraments and “really touching made a New Year’s resolution that appointed to St. Joseph University FATHER FRED PASCHE off from there,” Father Pasche noted. people” sacramentally is his favorite he would play golf once a week, but Parish in Terre Haute as an associate Angola is the home to Trine aspect of the Priesthood. He called it he has only played four or five times for at least one year. said. “But that certainly went by the University and the university’s “heartwarming” to have a couple of this summer. Father Pasche’s 17 years at St. way. We built a church and paid for Newman Fellowship meets at the Mass servers that he baptized now St. Anthony Parish has been the Anthony Parish hold many fond it in two years.” parish for Mass and Adoration. The taking a role in the Mass and parish. longest assignment of his 50 years memories. He saw the parish flour- “When we started the fund drive students have taken on roles in the Father Pasche was born and of Priesthood. “It’s been a good ish under the Christ Renews His (five to six years ago) it started parish as well as extraordinary min- raised in Lansing, Michigan. He one. That makes it all the harder to Parish. bringing the people together,” Father isters of the Eucharist and lectors. grew up in a parish that was staffed move,” Father Pasche noted. He told Today’s Catholic the Pasche noted of the 700 families parish is “so completely different of the parish. “And during that from when I came. The people have time we went into Christ Renews just been tremendous in the way His Parish. That really kept the they responded.” people fired up.” Diocesan priests continue “When I came here, I had no That spirit of the people remains intention of building a church,” he strong and the parishioners are will- ministries even in retirement

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September 7, 2014 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 11 Psalm 91 prayer cards inspire prayer across country

Psalm and the Lord put it on my Psalm 91 and a about asking for protection” is BY KATHY KERSHNER heart to have the Psalm printed card-distribut- an extremely worthwhile thing and to pass it on to others,” she ing member of to do. “Because a lot of people proclaims. Not knowing the first the ministry. just want to start their day and SOUTH BEND — Genevieve thing of modern technology, A recent don’t think to ask for protection Szynski’s family believes that design or printing, she called on graduate and ask God to keep them safe “the family that prays together her daughter Bridget Beutter for of Indiana throughout their day. I feel that … wants everyone to pray help. “She told me in January, I University, giving them this prayer card together.” Or so her prayer had one year to do it!” Beutter South Bend, really helps a lot,” she shared. card crusade would lead one to relates. 22-year-old Given an opportunity to believe. Originally, Szynski thought Szynski’s con- witness to the Diocese of Fort A personal prayer devotion to make only enough to share centration of Wayne-South Bend, Genevieve turned ministry, Genevieve has with her five children and 16 study in the offers, “All I can say is pray and been praying Psalm 91 every grandchildren. The card would criminal justice read the 91st Psalm for protec- day for well over 30 years. It be a Christmas present. They system makes tion, … and pray for our country, began soon after hearing the were each to be given two, one her friends and definitely pray for our country, I soulful testimony of a fellow for the home and one for the teachers obvi- think we really need it.” prayer-group member giving an car, and each was to promise her ous candidates Genevieve would like to share account of an encounter with to pray it every day — once at for the Psalm her prayer cards with anyone death. Faced with the terror of home for security and protection 91 prayer card. who would like to have one. an advancing tornado, “she knelt and once in the car for safety Many of her Please send a self-addressed, down, got her Bible and started during travel. But soon 42 prayer teachers have stamped envelope to: Genevieve reading the 91st Psalm, and it cards turned into 1,000 when performed dif- Szynski, P.O. Box 164, South never touched her house. It went Szynski learned that her son and ficult and dan- Bend, IN 46624 and she will right around her.” granddaughter intended to sup- gerous work send a prayer card. Any testi- “Wow,” marveled Szynski, port the survivors of the Boston KATHY KERSHNER within the monies to the protective power contemplating the power of Marathon Bombing by attending Genevieve Szynski, in her home in South Bend, prays criminal justice of Psalm 91 in the lives of those Psalm 91 to protect her and her this year’s race — on the one- the 91st Psalm from a prayer card she had printed system and she who have prayed it would also loved ones, “so I’ve been read- year anniversary of the tragic for distribution. “I pray it every day, for my sons, my feels strongly be welcome at psalm91sto- ing the 91st Psalm every day event. daughter, my grandkids and I also pray for our coun- that “just giv- [email protected] or “like” since. “ So son, Chris, and grand- try.” She encourages everyone to read and pray the ing it to them her on facebook by searching She described, with fervor, daughter, Sarah, along with Psalm every day for protection. and having Psalm Stories, South Bend, the feeling of the protective Genevieve caught a plane and them think Indiana. power of the Lord working in soon found themselves distrib- her life as a result of her devo- uting the cards to as many as is territory to be evangelized. “If Brady Benefits & tion. 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Packets “I find it fascinating that St.Vincent de Paul •Obamacare •Medicare-Supplements all the time.” of 25 each have been sent for someone mom’s age is minister- Fort Wayne •Retirement Income Planning •Annuities •401K The joy of such trust might distribution to residents of nurs- ing to people,” daughter Bridget have been enough for 87-year- ing homes in Florida, friends Beutter confides. But it seems Office: 260-220-8800 old Szynski, but it would seem in the Virgin Islands as well as that this ministry is calling other that the Lord has commissioned victims of the wildfires in San generations of the family to Marketplace: 260-220-8001 her to share the Psalm with the Diego. the task. Granddaughter Olivia Shannon Brady www.bradybenefitsusa.com world. “I was praying my 91st But wherever Genevieve is, Szynski is also a devotee of

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No one deserves to die like this. him, especially when he was held And no parents or family captive. turn by the Senate members should have to deal James Foley, 40, a freelance GUEST with the reality that the heinous journalist who graduated from “Congress has never passed leg- traceptives have been mandated as and barbaric way in which their Marquette University in Milwaukee, EDITORIAL islation with the specific purpose a “preventive service” to avert unin- loved one is taken from them was killed on Aug. 19 by members of reducing Americans’ religious tended pregnancies, coverage for all is temporarily available for a of the Islamic State in retaliation freedom. It should not consider abortions, including late-term abor- doing so now.” tions, could be mandated to avoid worldwide audience to view on for U.S. airstrikes on the militants’ MIKE KROKOS YouTube. strongholds in northern Iraq. So said a broad interfaith coali- unwanted live births — and any Though we could turn this into By all accounts, Foley developed tion of religious leaders to Congress federal law protecting conscience another debate about the pros and a heart for social justice while last month, after the Supreme Court rights on abortion would be null and cons of technology and social attending Marquette. That passion between each Our Father. It took a issued its decision in the Hobby void, not just for “corporations” but media, we will save that discussion eventually led the photojournalist long time, almost an hour to count Lobby case. Members of the Green for everyone involved. for another day. overseas. In 2011, he was 100 Hail Marys off on my knuckles. family, who own this chain of hobby For the Green family and for For us, it is more important kidnapped on a Libyan battlefield And it helped to keep my mind and craft stores, won their case in many other believers, this dispute today to celebrate the life of a and held captive in Tripoli for 44 focused.” court. The Obama administration was already about abortion. The journalist who developed a passion days. “Clare (a fellow captive) and could not force them to violate their Greens objected to only four of for travelling to the world’s trouble Foley found strength during that I prayed together out loud. It felt faith and provide employer coverage the 20 birth control methods the spots trying to expose the suffering dark time thanks to the prayers he energizing to speak our weaknesses for drugs and devices that they see as Administration has mandated, of innocent people and shining learned as a young man. and hopes together, as if in a attacking a human being at his or her because they believe these methods a light where there is so much “I began to pray the rosary. conversation with God, rather than earliest stage of development. can take the life of a new human darkness. It was what my mother and silently and alone.” These religious leaders knew being after fertilization. In their eyes, And to remember a person grandmother would have prayed,” A phone conversation he later there might be a backlash from and in the teaching of the Catholic who wasn’t afraid to share how he wrote in a piece published in had with his mother, Diane Foley, members of Congress whose own Church as well, taking human life the Catholic faith taught to him Marquette Magazine after his “reproductive rights” agenda is at that early stage is an abortion. at a young age was a lifeline for release. “I said 10 Hail Marys more important to them than reli- But under this bill, this or a future KROKOS, PAGE 13 gious freedom for other Americans. Administration could decide that The leaders felt a need to remind even surgical abortion is just another our lawmakers that the freedom to “specific item” that no employer Disciples strengthened through the Church live by one’s faith is Americans’ health plan can refuse to support. first and most fundamental freedom, Some have claimed that the cur- that Congress has always sought to rent HHS mandate is about a “right” this weekend offers a passage For weeks, we have heard protect people’s conscience from to contraception, sterilization and THE from the Gospel of Matthew. advice about being good being trampled when those in power abortion-inducing drugs. But as the Jesus teaches the disciples to disciples. To be genuine disagree with their beliefs. University of Notre Dame said in SUNDAY admonish anyone among them disciples, we too will need Events soon proved they were its complaint to a federal court last who somehow is at fault. strength from God. right to be concerned. Two weeks year, any such alleged right “does GOSPEL The Lord gives a progression We also need direction. The after they pleaded with Congress to not authorize the Government to of steps. First, a Christian should Gospel reading reveals to us maintain our religious freedom, a require Notre Dame to facilitate MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION call a wayward brother or sister that satisfaction for this need in majority of the Senate — including and appear to endorse practices that to task. Then, this step failing, our lives comes in, and through, our own Senator Joe Donnelly of Catholic doctrine considers morally the Christian should seek the aid the Church. Just over 50 years Indiana — voted to move forward wrong.” of others in calling the wayward ago, Pope Pius XII published a with legislation to take that freedom Last month the Senate nar- 23rd Sunday in to task. Finally, this step also marvelous encyclical about the away. rowly failed to achieve the 60 failing, the disciple should tell the Church, “Mystici Corporis.” This Supporters call this bill the votes needed to take up S. 2578. Ordinary Time Church. encyclical significantly inspired “Protect Women’s Health From Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid Mt 18:15-20 If the wayward will not the Second Vatican Council, that Corporate Interference Act” (S. invoked a procedural rule to ensure reform, the Church should came after Pius XII’s papacy. 2578). They say it will reverse the that it can be brought up again, any he Book of Ezekiel is the dismiss the wayward. A pattern is The Church, according to Hobby Lobby decision, so for-profit time after the Senate resumes its ses- source of the first biblical given as to how this must occur. “Mystici Corporis,” was founded corporations cannot withhold contra- sion in September. In the meantime, reading for this weekend. Behind it all, is the fact of the by God and blessed by God, but ceptive coverage from their female I hope Senator Donnelly and others TEzekiel’s name was “apropos.” Church and of the fact of the it is composed of limited, at times employees on religious grounds. who voted for this extreme legisla- It was in effect a prayer, being Church’s authority and its place sinful, humans. In reality the bill is much more tion will realize how radically it translated as “May God make as the repository of all that the When members sin, through sweeping. It states that when the departs from our nation’s traditions (him) strong.” Ezekiel needed Lord has taught and given. the Church, they may be federal government, by law or on respect for the conscientious strength to be a prophet in a time Quite clearly, this reading reconciled with God, if they regulation, decides to mandate any beliefs of all Americans. We need of great tension for his people. is about the Church. The Lord humbly choose to be. The item in health plans nationwide, no more respect for religious freedom Seeing the misfortunes that anticipates a believing, organized Church acts in the name of Jesus, one will have a right to object that in our nation, not less. had come upon God’s people, community guided by the conveying to us divine truth, it violates their religious freedom. Bishop Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., D.D. Ezekiel never would have asked, Apostles on the basis of all that God’s law, but also clarifying The government’s mandate will Archdiocese of Indianapolis “Why does God let this happen?” the Lord taught. the difference between right and override “any other provision of fed- Bishop Christopher J. Coyne, S.L.D. but rather, “Why do people sin Being a follower of Jesus is wrong. eral law” that stands in the way — Archdiocese of Indianapolis and therefore bring such chaos serious matter. No disciple utterly This guidance is not intrusive whether that law protects for-profit Bishop Charles C. Thompson, D.D., J.C.L. and meanness into life?” can live as he or she chooses. or oppressive. It is God’s gift, employers, non-profit charitable Diocese of Evansville While accusing the nation of Each must resemble Christ, God’s support, God’s care for us. organizations like the Little Sisters Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, D.D. sin, Ezekiel also reassures that, obedient always to the perfection Given this guidance, disciples are of the Poor, religious educational despite all, God will protect the of God’s law. God’s law was strengthened. Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend institutions like the University of Bishop Dale J. Melczek, D.D. people. revealed, a gesture of God’s love Notre Dame, insurers, employees, St. Paul’s Epistle to the for us, that we might have life. Diocese of Gary or individual women purchasing a Bishop Timothy L. Doherty, D.D. Ph.D. Romans supplies the second The Church has the right to health plan for their families on our reading. An educated Jew, judge a member’s behavior, even READINGS state health exchange. Just as con- Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana fully versed in the teachings a member’s sincerity, indicated Sunday: Ez 33:7-9 Ps 95:1-2, 6-9 Rom of Judaism, Paul knew the by this Gospel revelation. 13:8-10 Mt 18:15-20 Commandments well. While he The Church is not simply a Monday: Mi 5:1-4a Ps 13:6abc Mt Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-11 Ps 118:1b-2, saw a special vocation in his convenient, occasional gathering 1:1-16, 18-23 READINGS for the 16-17, 28 Lk 7:36-50 outreach to gentiles, he knew in which people think and act on Friday: 1 Cor 15:12-20 Ps 17:1b-d, that God had revealed the truth their own. Tuesday: 1 Cor 6:1-11 Ps 149:1b-6a, week of Sept. 14 through the Hebrew people. The 9b Lk 6:12-19 6-7, 8b, 15 Lk 8:1-3 Commandments were from God. Reflection Wednesday: 1 Cor 7:25-31 Ps 45:11- Sunday: Nm 21:4b-9 Ps 78:1b-2, 34-38 Saturday: 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49 Ps Paul set the Commandments 12, 14-17 Lk 6:20-26 Phil 2:6-11 Jn 3:13-17 56:10c-12, 13-14 Lk 8:4-15 in context. Properly, people obey Ezekiel’s name in essence Thursday: 1 Cor 8:1b-7, 11-13 Ps Monday: 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33 Ps 40:7- God because they love God. was a prayer — asking for 139:1b-3, 13-14b, 23-24 Lk 6:27-38 10, 17 Jn 19:25-27 Therefore, people should treat God’s strength. Ezekiel knew Friday: 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22b-27 Ps 84:3- Tuesday: 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a Ps The Sunday Gospel reflection for his limitations and also the others well, according to the 6, 8, 12 Lk 6:39-42 100:1b-5 Lk 7:11-17 Sept. 14 can be found online at Commandments, because they challenges that he would face as a Saturday: 1 Cor 10:14-22 Ps Wednesday: 1 Cor 12:31 -- 13:13 Ps todayscatholincnews.org. Look love others. prophet. He knew that he needed 116:12-13, 17-18 Lk 6:43-49 33:2-5, 12, 22 Lk 7:31-35 for Msgr. Campion under colum- For its last reading, the Church God’s strength. nists. 13 September 7, 2014 COMMENTARY

Debunking the debunker SCRIPTURE SEARCH Editor’s note: Unfortunately, an Now questions immediately advertisement appeared in the crowd the mind. What about Gospel for September 7, 2014 Aug. 24, 2014 issue of Today’s Jesus’ extraordinary stress on WORD Matthew 18:15-20 Catholic promoting a lecture at non-violence and love of enemies Saint Mary’s College by Reza (hardly the stern stuff we would ON Following is a word search based on the Gospel Aslan. The following offers infor- expect from a zealot)? Oh, it was reading for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle mation that provides a good per- made up by the later Christian spective on the speaker and his community that was trying to FIRE A: about agreements and disagreements. The words can be found in all directions in the puzzle. book. curry favor with Roman society. FATHER ROBERT BARRON What about Jesus’ explicit claim hen I saw that Reza that His kingdom was “not of this SINS FAULT ALONE Aslan’s portrait of world?” Oh, those were words LISTENS ONE OR TWO ALONG contain more than a smattering WITNESSES REFUSES THE CHURCH “Jesus, Zealot: The Life placed in his mouth by John of historically reliable material. Wand Times of Jesus of Nazareth,” the evangelist. What about his GENTILE COLLECTOR I SAY But this is so much nonsense. WHATEVER ON EARTH BOUND had risen to No. 1 on the New practically constant reference to Would we automatically reject as York Times bestseller list, I must prayer, the spiritual life and trust HEAVEN LOOSE AGREE non-historical a book about the FATHER GATHERED IN MY NAME confess, I was both disappointed in divine providence? Oh, that Kennedy assassination, published and puzzled. For the reductionis- was pious invention. What about in 2003? Wouldn’t we naturally tic and debunking approach that the stories of his outreach to the assume that the author had con- Aslan employs has been tried by Woman at the Well, the man sulted historical records as well AGREED dozens of commentators for at born blind, and Zacchaeus? What as numerous eyewitnesses to the least the past 300 years, and the about the healing of Bartimaeus, events of Nov. 22, 1963? Those WHATEVERALLE debunkers have been themselves the raising of Lazarus, and the who knew Jesus, who listened L I JOREHTAFAH debunked over and over again by raising of the daughter of Jairus, to His words and saw His great serious scholars of the historical actions having precious little to deeds, who witnessed His death WN T RO T C E L L OC Jesus. do with anti-Roman activism? By and resurrection didn’t disap- KMANDDNUOBGR Here is how the method now, you can guess the answer, pear en masse in 30 AD, leaving works: a scholar focuses on one and I trust you see the problem: the Gospel writers with nothing DYTPEKSNNSOU aspect of Jesus’ life, finds all of huge swaths of the Gospel and to work with but their theologi- ENLOOSE I GNWH the Gospel passages that empha- the early Christian witness have cally informed imaginations. To RAUHOLSJOETC size that aspect and declares them to be cut away in order to accom- give just one example: tradition historically reliable, and then modate the portrait that Aslan holds (and there is no serious EMAC I AUEDTRE casually characterizes the rest of paints. reason to doubt it) that Mark, the HEFTYNFASSOH the Gospels as the non-historical The most massive difficulty first evangelist, was a friend and musings of the evangelists and with Aslan’s interpretation is that companion of St. Peter, during TYNEVAEHN I ET their communities. So in the it cannot begin to account for the the time of the great apostle’s AEERGARNALNS course of the last three centuries, stubborn fact that no one except sojourn in Rome. His Gospel was Jesus has been presented as, specialist historians remembers therefore grounded in the remi- GCHOHTRAENOS exclusively, an eschatological Judas the Galilean, Menahem or niscences of someone who knew © 2014 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com prophet, an itinerant preacher of Simon bar Kochba — but every- Jesus intimately and who saw the the kingdom, a wonder-worker, a one remembers Jesus of Nazareth. Lord after His resurrection. There magician, a social revolutionary, The clearest indication possible is absolutely no reason to doubt an avatar of enlightened ethics, a that someone was not the Messiah that the Gospel of Mark, though you to stay strong and to believe. I cynic philosopher, etc. of Israel would have been his it was written 40 years after the really feel I can touch you even in To be sure, evidence can be death at the hands of Israel’s time of Jesus, is filled with reli- KROKOS this darkness when I pray. culled from the Gospels for all of enemies, for the Messiah was What the journalist’s life lessons able history. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 these identities, but the problem supposed to be a liberator and There are far, far better taught him — and so many of us is that these portraits invariably conqueror. And this is precisely accounts of the historical Jesus who doubt — is that through the fail to present “Jesus in full,” the why those failed revolutionaries than the book under consid- while he was still in captivity, power of prayer and the love of so strange, beguiling, elusive and were so quickly forgotten. But eration. I would recommend confirmed something else he felt: many we are never alone. richly complex figure that emerg- Christianity emerged as none studies by E.P. Sanders, James that prayers were being offered by We cannot deny James Foley’s es from a thorough reading of the other than a Messianic move- Dunn, Richard Bauckham, Ben countless others for him and his tragic death shows us there is grave New Testament. ment. Paul said, over and over Witherington III or N.T. Wright. fellow captors’ safe release. evil in this world. But as Bishop The Jesus that Aslan wants again, Iesous Christos, simply What they will show you is that “I replayed that call hundreds of Peter A. Libasci of Manchester, to present is the “zealot,” which his Greek rendering of Ieshouah the real Jesus remains far more times in my head — my mother’s New Hampshire, said during a is to say, the Jewish insurrec- Maschiach (Jesus the Messiah). interesting and compelling than voice, the names of my friends, memorial Mass celebrated on Aug. tionist intent upon challenging How could he and the other early the superficial caricature offered her knowledge of our situation, 24, we must learn from his life. the Temple establishment in evangelists have declared the by Reza Aslan. her absolute belief in the power of “Jim went back (into the war Jerusalem and, above all, the Messianic identity of a crucified prayer. She told me my friends had zone) again that we might open our Roman military power that domi- criminal unless they knew that, gathered to do anything they could eyes,” Bishop Libasci said at Our nated the land of Israel. His prin- despite his ignominious death, he to help. I knew I wasn’t alone,” Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish ciple justification for this reading had indeed conquered the ene- Foley wrote. in Rochester, New Hampshire, his is that religiously motivated mies of Israel? And how could If you think about it, we’ve family’s parish. “That we might revolutionaries were indeed thick they have come to that conclusion all been there. Or know someone indeed know how precious is this on the ground in the Palestine of apart from the resurrection of that who’s been there. gift. May almighty God grant peace Jesus’ time; that Jesus claimed to crucified criminal from the dead? A broken relationship. The loss to James and to all our fragile world.” be ushering in a new Kingdom It turns out that the most convinc- of a job. A life-threatening illness We continue to offer our of God; and that He ended up ing explanation, on historical affecting us or someone we love. prayers for Foley’s family, and we dying the death typically meted grounds, of the emergence and When we or someone we know remember these words the journalist out to rabble-rousers who posed a endurance of the Christian move- reaches the lowest of lows in life, shared to close his reflection about threat to Roman authority. Jesus, ment is the very thing that Aslan how often do we feel alone? his time in captivity in Libya in he argues, fits neatly into the pat- and likeminded interpreters write Foley faced the challenge a 2011: “If nothing else, prayer was tern set by Menahem, the heroic off as a later concoction of the second time after he was kidnapped the glue that enabled my freedom, defender of Masada, Judas the community. in November 2012 while covering an inner freedom first and later the Galilean, Simon son of Giora, I would like to say just a bit the civil war in Syria. His family miracle of being released during a Simon bar Kochba and any num- more about this last point. As I’ve earlier last week released a letter war in which the regime had no real ber of other revolutionaries who indicated, the favorite strategy Father Robert Barron they said James wrote to them incentive to free us. It didn’t make claimed Messianic identity and of the Jesus reductionists is to is the founder while in captivity. A fellow captive sense, but faith did.” who, in the end, were ground claim that much of the Gospel of the global ministry, Word on memorized the letter and shared it under by the Romans. On this material was invented, made up Fire, and the rector/president of with the Foley family when he was reading, Jesus indeed died on a out of whole cloth by the devel- Mundelein Seminary. He is the released in June. Roman cross, but He didn’t rise oping Christian communities. creator of the award-winning Mike Krokos is the editor of The It reads in part: “I know you are from the dead; instead, His body Time and again, they insist that, documentary series, “Catholicism” Criterion, newspaper of the thinking of me and praying for me. was probably left on the cross to since the earliest Gospel was and “Catholicism: The New Archdiocese of Indianapolis. And I am so thankful. I feel you all be devoured by dogs or the birds written 40 years after the time Evangelization.” Learn more at Reprinted with permission from especially when I pray. I pray for of the air. of Jesus, it couldn’t possibly www.WordonFire.org. The Criterion.

14 TODAY’S CATHOLIC September 7, 2014

BISHOP DWENGER CUTS RIBBON ON NEW GYM Bishop Dwenger High School held a ribbon-cutting ceremo- ny of the newly renovated gymnasium on Friday, Aug. 22. The student body, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, donors and supporters gathered for this event immediately following the first All-School Mass, which was celebrated in the gym. The Mass celebrated the feast day of the school’s patroness Sports — Mary, Queen of all Saints.

SERVICE DIRECTORY CYO football league welcomes new team A reliable source for all your service needs BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN and it was then that the ball got vidually — explaining the concept, rolling. The concept was voted in how it would all work and answer- and while a permanent team was ing questions with a goal of getting FORT WAYNE — Catholic the intent, the program was granted everyone on board,” the 20-year Youth Organization (CYO) kicked a 3-5 year trial. CYO veteran added. •Medicare Supplements off Week 1 football action at An eight-person committee was Prayers were answered and •Medicare Advantage Havenhurst Field Aug. 24. But then formed, consisting of athletic efforts paid off as 73 young men •Prescription Drug Plans even more exciting than the onset directors from each of the four (grades 5-8) turned out for the first •Life Insurance of the 2014 season was the fact schools — St. John, New Haven, conditioning practice in July and •Long Term Care Insurance that the opening game of the day St. Jude, Queen of Angels and significant donations came in from CELL: 260-312-6798 was extra special as history was Most Precious Blood — along the Fabini Foundation and long- [email protected] made and Catholic alumni in Fort with one other member from each time CYO treasurer’s widow, Sue Parishioner: St. Patrick Parish, Arcola Wayne had a new team for which school. The committee met nearly Hydte, to help with the start up. Office: 260-625-3208 Toll Free: 866-561-0391 to cheer. In their very first outing, every two weeks for the next sev- The larger numbers bring on the Central Catholic Irish got off eral months discussing everything a whole new mindset and new to an impressive start as they took from coach selection, uniform and luxuries for coaches who have the field and claimed their very first equipment decisions, money mat- listed less than 20 on their rosters victory with a 24-6 win over a tal- ters and all the behind the scene in the past. “We are able to have ented squad from St. Vincent. logistics that go along with a new a full scrimmage. And players The LOGICAL Choice Head coach and No. 1 cheer- program. are challenged to good, healthy FREE PRE APPROVALS! leader for the newly formed var- Coach Sam Talarico, who competition knowing we are at Cell: 260-440-4181 sity team, Dave Westendorf, was has been amazing support from least two-deep in every position,” [email protected] thrilled with the smooth culmina- St. Charles, actually suggested Westendorf explained. Kari M. Peters tion after long and detailed months the team’s label and the commit- Another huge advantage, NMLS#891575 Parishioner: St. Charles Borromeo, Fort Wayne spent creating the all-new program, tee embraced it as a perfect way Westendorf is surrounded by a “It was so exciting to get to this to honor the legacy of Central wealth of experience on his coach- CONV - FHA “If you are what you should be, point and actually play a game and VA - USDA you will set the whole world on fire.” Catholic High School and all it ing staff including offensive coor- -St. Catherine of Siena it was an honor to represent the once represented. Purple and Vegas dinator, Casey Kolkman, defensive legacy of Central Catholic High gold were selected as the colors for coach Steve Henry and Jeff Weddle School in this way. The crowd was the unit, while Irish would naturally (special teams). Chris Reidy, Matt outstanding and it was very cool be the mascot. Peters and Mark Litchfield round for the kids.” “From day one, we have out the sideline lineup, while Mike The initial discussions took stressed to the boys that they Weissert will take charge of the place at the coaches meeting just are no longer, ‘St. Jude’ or the younger unit. before last season. However, ‘Raiders’ but one equal team of Westendorf summarized, all involved felt the timing was Central Catholic Irish,” Westendorf “While our goal this first year is to not right to make it happen for detailed. “We have worked hard in build a strong foundation for the 2013. Many programs in the league team building sessions during the future of the program, this team continued to struggle with their preseason encouraging the team to is not just about football. This is roster numbers and the turn out meet three new players from anoth- about young men becoming part of for the younger teams was low in er school at each practice. And we a Catholic community link that will several situations. So, the topic was sent the same message to the par- last a lifetime — something very brought up again in March of 2014 ents as we visited each school indi- important they may not “get” at this age, but will someday.” Among other big changes SCHORTGEN REALTY this season, Holy Cross Lutheran Darren Schortgen team is no longer in the CYO Real Estate Broker/Realtor league. The league now consists Redeemer Football of five teams. Two games will St. Charles Parishioner be played each weekend for the (260)385-7603 10-week season with the fifth team rotating a bye week. Also gone are [email protected] long-time coaches Mike Gigli and www.SchortgenRealty.com Jim Carroll with their retirement in 2013. “Your Friend in the Business” The CYO welcomes Andre Fridays - Bishop Luers & Dwenger Goodwell and Chris Bough to the all-star lineup of coaches. 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Zygulski, 90, Fort Wayne — Franciscan Fest Ned Boylan at 260-755-5299 or South Bend — The Knights of William Rivera, 53, St. Huntington St. Stanislaus will be Sunday, Sept. 14, from 1-5 email [email protected]. Columbus Council 5570, 5202 Joseph Dale L. Flora, 69, St. p.m. at Our Lady of the Angels Linden Ave., will have a spa- Mary Mary Alice Karmolinski, Oratory, 2610 New Haven Ave. Life Center offers Masses and Adoration ghetti dinner Thursday, Sept. Sonja Miranda Maria 80, St. John the Baptist The Confraternity of Penitents South Bend — Masses are held 11, from 4-6 p.m. Tickets are $8 Van Buskirk, St. Harvey Ronald Snyder, Robert R. Turk Sr., 78, renovation fund capital campaign at the Life Center on Ironwood for adults and $2.50 for children Vincent de Paul St. Mary will benefit from a live and silent Circle each Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. 5-12. Proceeds benefit the Gibault Holy Family Gordon W. Gilbert, 74, Mishawaka auction, 50/50 raffle, dodge ball with Dominican Father Anthony School for Boys and Girls. Richard A. Klosowski, with Franciscan Brothers Minor St. Jude Donald P. Ebling, 80, Giambrone. Adoration is Tuesdays 67, Holy Family and hog roast. Tickets are $12 and Fridays from 8:30 a.m until Theology on Tap begins third Thursdays St. Joseph Elizabeth M. Kalina per person or $30 per family. 2:30 p.m. and on Wednesdays from Fort Wayne — “Hope in a World Thomas R. Paholski, 62, Clark, 49, St. Vincent Notre Dame Reservations are requested to 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. of Unrest” — Theology on Tap, Holy Cross Sandy at 260-433-1236. will begin Thursday, Sept. 18, de Paul Brother Clement A. St. Vincent de Paul Societies garage sale at 6:30 p.m. at Calhoun Street Burger, CSC, 72, Our George D. Gibson, 60, White Mass planned Fort Wayne — The St. Vincent Soups, Salads and Spirits. Lady of Holy Cross Fort Wayne — A White Mass for de Paul Societies of St. Henry St. Peter Chapel all medical workers and their fam- and Sacred Heart Parishes will ACT/SAT prep course offered ilies will be celebrated by Bishop have a garage sale Friday, Sept. Fort Wayne — Bishop Dwenger Kevin C. Rhoades Wednesday, 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and High School will offer an ACT/ For information and registra- Queen of Angels athletic association Oct. 8, at 6 p.m., at the Cathedral Saturday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. SAT prep course Tuesdays and tion, call Bishop Dwenger High plans BBQ cook-off of the Immaculate Conception. A to 3 p.m. at the St. Henry rectory, Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. School at 260-496-4700 or click Fort Wayne — Queen of Angels banquet sponsored by the Catholic 3029 E. Paulding Rd. beginning Tuesday, Sept. 23, on www.bishopdwenger.com for Parish will have a BBQ cook-off Medical Guild will follow at St. and ending Thursday, Nov. 06. registration forms. and bake-off Saturday, Sept. 6, Mary’s Oechtering Hall for $15 Knights plan fish fry The 14 sessions will include test from 5-9 p.m. Amateur grillers a person. RSVP to www.fort- Fort Wayne — The Knights of familiarity, pacing, strategies, as Knights plan spaghetti dinner and bakers wanted. No entry fee. waynecma.com for the banquet. Columbus Council 451, 601 well as English, math and science Fort Wayne — The Knights of Food entered in competition will Banquet speaker will be Matthew Reed Rd., will have a fish fry on concepts. The class fee is $225 Columbus Council 451, 601 Reed be sold to benefit the Queen of Hanley of the NCBE speaking on Friday, Sept. 5, from 5-7 p.m. and includes both an ACT text Rd., will have a spaghetti dinner Angels Athletic Association. Visit “Ideological Medicine: Serving Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 and SAT text for the course. The on Wednesday, Sept. 17, from www.fwbbq.com or call 260-422- Aims, Not Humanity.” for children 12 and under. class is open to any high school 5-6:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit 5996 for details. student in the surrounding areas. St. Jude tuition assistance. Fall Fest planned Blessed Mother Birthday party planned Decatur — St. Mary of the Knox — The Shrine of World Assumption Parish will have a Rosary of Peace will have a guest We’re Part of Your Community. Fall Fest Friday, Sept. 19, from speaker, Father Ted Nordquist, We’re Part of Your Community. 5-10 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. on Sunday, Sept. 14, at 2 p.m. D.O.D.O. McComb McComb & Sons & Sonshas been has beenfamily- family- 20, from noon to 5 p.m. in the (CST). Bring lawn chairs. Food owned since 1925, sharing many of your parish hall. Events include silent and refreshments provided. owned since 1925, sharing many of your auction, food, games, raffle, dreamsdreams and sorrows.and sorrows. We’re We’re here whenhere when you you corn hole, carriage rides and live Craft bazaar accepting vendors need needus - and us - thatand willthat never will never change. change. music by Joe Five from 7-11 p.m. Fort Wayne — The Bishop Dwenger Craft Bazaar is accept- FORT WAYNE St. Charles plans Cardinal Fest ing registrations for vendors FORT WAYNE MUNGOVAN & SONS 6301 Fairfield6301 Fairfield Ave. Ave. MUNGOVAN & SONS Fort Wayne — St. Charles Parish and crafters for the Nov. 8 2114 South Calhoun 1140 Lake1140 Ave. Lake Ave. 2114 South Calhoun will have Cardinal Fest, Sept. 260.744.2114 event. Tables will rent for $40. 4017 Maplecrest4017 Maplecrest Rd. Rd. 260.744.2114 20-21. Saturday will begin at 3 p.m. Registration information is avail- 1320 E. Dupont Rd. 1320 E. Dupont Rd. 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Your devotion to her continues that of earlier parishioners who adorned this church with these beautiful windows.” Bishop Rhoades also encouraged attendees to remember the past with Below, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, center, celebrates the Mass for the sesqui- gratitude, but also to move forward. centennial of St. Bernard Church Aug. 24. Standing with him, from left, are “We reflect on the parish’s mis- Father Polycarp Fernando, Father Andrew Curry, Father Ben Muhlenkamp, sion to build up the Body of Christ Father Adam Schmitt, Father William Kummer, Msgr. John Suelzer, Father here in Wabash: to continue to PHOTOS BY LAURIE KIEFABER Tim Wrozek, Father Sextus Don, pastor of St. Bernard Parish, Father Henry spread the faith, to ensure the strong St. Bernard Church parishioners and faithful release 150 balloons after Byekwaso, Father Adam Mauman, Father Danney Pinto and Father Sebastian Catholic upbringing of our children the feast of St. Bernard Mass Aug. 20, which began the celebration for Twinomugabi. and young people, to reach out with love to those who are not practicing the sesquicentennial. the faith, to serve the sick and the poor, to console the suffering and to help one another to grow in holi- ness,” he said. “I wish to encourage you in your mission of evangeliza- tion. A truly vibrant parish is one that reaches out to others and is not turned in on itself.” After the Mass, many of those present pondered the day’s events. “It was wonderful! It was like a homecoming for me,” said Sister Patricia O’Bryan, a Sister of St. Joseph. Sister O’Bryan was princi- pal of St. Bernard School for four years, taught 13 years there and now lives in the Greensburg area. Emily France, who attended St. Bernard School, and is now children’s Father Sextus Don blesses the time capsule to be stored unopened in the choir director and cantor, enjoyed church for the next 50 years during the feast of St. Bernard Aug. 20 at St. reuniting with Sister O’Bryan. Former pastor Father William Kummer holds St. Bernard parishioner Joe Bernard Church in Wabash. Looking on, from left, are servers Joe Leland, “She was my music teacher, Ross, with Joe’s mother, Larissa Ross during the lunch celebrating the Chris Orpurt and Rachel Orpurt. principal later and first-grade teach- sesquicentennial of St. Bernard Church Aug. 24. Seated below them are er,” France said. “She was always a Sandra Celmer, former parish secretary, and her husband Henry. Father Don also blessed the time Suelzer and Father Adam Schmitt huge inspiration in my life; she liter- capsule, which will be stored in the were associate pastors. Father ally introduced me to Jesus. That ... The servers and younger kids, the feast of St. Bernard Mass Aug. church and opened at the bicenten- Henry Byekwaso often serves part of the day was very emotional hopefully they’ll be there in the 20, which kicked off the parish’s nial celebration. as pastor when Father Don visits for me, to see someone who had coming years.” sesquicentennial. During the Mass, Many of the priests attending the his home country of Sri Lanka made such an impact in my life.” Parish secretary Ann Unger felt Father Sextus Don, pastor, also sesquicentennial had church con- after Christmas. Fathers Polycarp Mike Davis, who was on the ses- at peace when the day was over. reflected on the church legacy. nections. Father Ben Muhlenkamp Fernando, Danney Pinto, Andrew quicentennial planning committee, “It was a perfect, joy-filled day,” “We have the privilege to be part served the parish when Father Curry and Sebastian Twinomugabi said parishioners began discussing she said. of this celebration,” he said. “But Don was recovering from a heart have helped with hearing the big celebration Jan. 13. He was Ron Trautvetter, a parishioner of this faith community must go on. attack earlier this year. Fathers Tim Confessions. Father Adam Mauman pleased with the result. seven years with his wife, Kay, of We have to be an example to (the Wrozek and William Kummer is pastor of St. Charles Borromeo “I worry about the younger gen- Marion, enjoyed the celebration and children of the parish). ... Our faith were former pastors. Msgr. 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