50¢ September 17, 2006 Volume 80, No. 33 www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend TTODAYODAY’’SS CCATHOLICATHOLIC Prelude to a kiss Pope urges a religious values revival Anniversaries, planners and the sanctity of sacrament for society going ‘deaf’ to God explored in marriage section Pages 8-13

BY JOHN THAVIS

MUNICH, Germany (CNS) — On the first leg of a Walking with the six-day visit to his Bavarian homeland, Pope Benedict XVI urged a revival of religious values in a migrant workers society that he said risks going “deaf” to God. “Put simply, we are no longer able to hear God — Bishop visits Geneva gathering there are too many different frequencies filling our Page 3 ears,” the pope said at a Mass in Munich Sept. 10. “Along with this hardness of hearing or outright deafness where God is concerned, we naturally lose our ability to speak with him and to him. And so we end up losing a decisive capacity for perception,” he Celebration said. The pope spoke to some 250,000 people gathered of the past at a fairground in Munich, where he was archbishop from 1977 to 1981. Arriving for the liturgy, he was Elkhart school looks cheered as he rode a popemobile through a crowd back 125 years that waved German, Bavarian and Vatican flags. The pope told reporters on his plane that he was Page 4 making the Sept. 9-14 visit in part to see and thank the people who made a difference in his life and to join fellow German Catholics in celebrating their faith. But the pope also took aim at secularization in his Catholicism revealed homeland, explaining at an airport welcoming cere- mony Sept. 9 that he worried whether the centuries Fort Wayne parish to offer CNS PHOTO/PAWEL KOPCZYNSKI, REUTERS of Christian values were being transmitted to revelation of Catholic faith Pope Benedict XVI blesses pilgrims during a Mass at a fairground in Munich, Germany, Sept. younger generations of Germans. 10. Some 250,000 people gathered at the fairground in Munich, where the pope served as Page 5 archbishop from 1977 to 1981. MUNICH, PAGE 3

9-11 REMEMBERED Inside a Thai Fallen firefighters honored in refugee camp Fort Wayne memorial Catholic Charities worker visits Burmese refugees BY TIM JOHNSON destroyed the grand church Sept. 2, 1993. The bishop said these brave people run Page 20 towards the flame willing to risk and give FORT WAYNE — With the approach of their life. Blessed is he who is willing to lay 9/11, the Fort Wayne Fire Department paid down his life for a friend. honor to the families of its own16 firefight- The bishop also noted the fire depart- ers who lost their lives in service to the ment’s activities to visit school properties community. The memorial service, held and make sure the properties as well as the Sept. 9 at the downtown fire station, includ- children are safe. ed an invocation by Bishop John M. In his prayer, Bishop D’Arcy mentioned D’Arcy. the heroic efforts of the 9/11 emergency The fire department is dear to Bishop responders who gave their lives. D’Arcy. His brother-in-law, Hugh Fort Wayne Mayor Graham Richard Sheridan, is a firefighter. Before the invoca- talked about how, as a child, his father tion, Bishop D’Arcy recalled how his taught him not to ever take for granted how brother-in-law, at the rededication of the people such as the firefighters have to pre- Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on pare to serve the public. Dec. 8, 1998 in Fort Wayne, wanted to And Fort Wayne Fire Chief Tim Davie DON CLEMMER know if the cathedral had a standpipe. It said he was thankful that the department Bishop John M. D’Arcy gives the homily at does. And within a year, the fire department did not lose any firefighters in a very dan- responded to a fire at the cathedral when a gerous magnesium fire that hit an industrial a Mass at the Cathedral of the candle on the Advent wreath caught fire. plant on Fort Wayne’s north side in August. Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne Bishop D’Arcy noted that the firefight- Lynn Rager, the widow of the firefighter ers responding thought they had another St. Michael Rager — the last Fort Wayne fire- commemorating the fifth anniversary of Mary’s situation. But that was not the case, fighter to lose his life while on duty March 9/11. Bishop D’Arcy said that Christians and the bishop praised the department for 22, 1972 — spoke of the fraternal relation- their quick response. He also praised the ship of the firefighters even 34 years after need only look to the example of the cross department for their efforts to save what her husband’s death. Firefighter Rager’s could be saved from St. Mary Church in of Christ to see that evil does not ulti- Fort Wayne when a fire caused by lightning MEMORY, PAGE 5 mately triumph in the world. 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC SEPTEMBER 17, 2006 TODAY’S CATHOLIC

Official newspaper of the Migrant workers, firefighters and Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 birthdays fill a bustling week PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy hour. Some receive less. Yet, this money is begun to include our very competent new important to them and helps them to raise superintendent of schools, Father Steve EDITOR: Tim Johnson their children. Kempinger, CSC. Father Bob Schulte will ASSISTANT EDITOR: Don Clemmer How important it is that they meet the join them to meet with the five other parish- STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad church in their journey. In my homily, I told es. NEWS them that Christ wanted to walk with them What makes these meetings effective and Editorial Department throughout the country, and that is why the helps set the parish on the right financial PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan &NOTES bishop was there. I also told them that course is when parishioners attend, espe- FREELANCE WRITERS: Ann Carey, BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY Christ identified with them very much cially members of the Parish Finance Michelle Castleman, Elmer J. Danch, because he spoke about his own travels say- Council or the Parish School Board. These Michelle Donaghey, Bonnie Elberson, ing “the Son of Man does not have any are usually men and women with back- Denise Fedorow, Sr. Margie Lavonis, where to lay his head.” grounds in finance. Recently, we had a lady CSC, Jennifer Ochstein,Theresa A special night in Geneva Enid is lining up priests who are fluent who is CFO of a company. They understand Thomas, Kristi Ward Not Geneva, Switzerland, but Geneva, in Spanish so that every Sunday night there finances, living within a budget and doing Ind. Every year, those known as migrant will be a Mass at St. Mary of the things properly. When these meetings take Business Department workers come to Indiana. Formerly, I found Presentation Parish. Father Bosco Perera, place, the diocese emerges as a helper, not BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice them near Bluffton and would celebrate OMI, was our very gracious host. as an adversary. I find these meetings AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber Mass in their camps. In recent years, they Everyone enjoyed the dinner. What little encouraging and helpful. Parishes have to BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol work for the Red Gold Company near was left over, our guests took home. I felt a pay their bills and live within a budget if [email protected] Geneva. Traditionally, they worked in the sense of great joy as I wound down the the parish is to grow. fields picking tomatoes. Some still do in country road back to Route 27 and north Advertising Sales other parts of the country. Here they work toward home. Carol Eifert (Fort Wayne area) mostly in the canning factories. So, early on A special feast day (260) 456-2824 a Sunday evening, with the help of our out- My mother’s birthday was Sept. 8. She Judy Kearns (South Bend area) standing director of ministry to Hispanic The men who run toward the fire used to speak of it in the Irish language “Lo (574) 234-0687 Catholics, Enid Roman-DeJesus, I celebrat- We should say the men and women Mush a Mor.” Literally translated, she said Web site: www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY ed Mass with them at St. Mary of because women also now serve. It was a it meant “The Big Lady’s Day.” My mom the Presentation Church in and dad had only a few words in Published weekly except the last Geneva. There were 35 to 40 in Irish, but they loved to hear it Sunday in June, second and fourth spoken or — even better — weeks in July, second week in August attendance at this small country In response to my question, the migrant workers told sung. and last week in December by the church. I thought of her while cele- Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, It is always special to go to me that they work seven days a week, 12 hours a day. 1103 S. Calhoun St., P.O. Box 390, Fort Geneva for several reasons. It is brating Mass in the downtown Wayne, IN 46801. Second-class one of our smallest parishes, chapel in South Bend on the postage paid at Fort Wayne, IN, and One man I spoke to receives $9.50 an hour. feast day. Mary was so real to additional mailing office. about eight miles off the main road. Take a left at the blinking her. Who was the human instru- ment of this? Was it her own POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: light and you will find it. Some receive less. Yet, this money is important to Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort Founded in 1883, it has always mother? Her father died when Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: meant a great deal to the farmers them and helps them to raise their children. she was a baby. Her mother [email protected]. in the area. Many come from raised the children and drove the Ohio to attend Sunday Mass. cattle many miles to the town of SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Domestic in Belmullet to sell them. Mom advance, one year $20. Bundle rates Also, it is St. Mary of the available on request. Single copy 50¢. Presentation Church. I grew up in knew sacrifice, love and a parish called Our Lady of the unselfishness at an early age, and MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort Presentation, now, sadly, closed. No Mass privilege to be invited to the annual memo- I thought of her and my dad on her special Wayne, IN 46802.Telephone (260) has been celebrated there for over two rial of the Fort Wayne firefighters on a birthday. I think she would be 110 years 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. years. warm and sunny day and, along with the old. She often talked about carrying her BUREAU OFFICE: 114 W.Wayne St., South mayor of Fort Wayne, to lead a prayer. It shoes in her hand over the mountain and Bend, IN 46601.Telephone (574) 234- This night was joyful. I celebrated Mass 0687. Fax: (574) 232-8483. in Spanish, with Isaac McDonald, the dea- was for all the firefighters in that communi- then putting them on when she went into con reading the Gospel in Spanish. Two ty who have died in the line of duty. A spe- church. She is in heaven praying for her News deadline is the Monday morn- women from among the migrant workers cial talk was given by Lynn Rager. Her hus- children and grandchildren. ing before publication date. did the other readings. Remember, these are band died in a fire in 1972 and was the last Advertising deadline is nine days firefighter to give his life in the line of duty. before publication date. United States citizens who come from south Odds and ends Texas, deep in the Rio Grande Valley not She read letters from his children, boys and LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- far from Brownsville. Their children go to girls grown now with families of their own. Like a good citizen, I had my time at the comes original, signed letters about school here while they are in this area. It One was only 7 years old when his father Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles renewing issues affecting church life. Although was a joy to celebrate with them. Next year died. They told how much they missed him my license. It took an hour and a half. From we cannot publish every letter we over the years. It moved us all. what you read, that was small compared to receive, we strive to provide a bal- we must do more for them, including reli- gious education for their children. I thanked the firefighters for their work some. Fortunately, I brought some reading anced representation of expressed with me. opinions and a variety of reflections Deacon Isaac brought clothes from the at St. Mary Church fire many years ago, on life in the church.We will choose parish of St. Mary, Decatur, and they were and also for saving the Cathedral of the I celebrated Mass on the Sunday of letters for publication based on read- gathered up immediately. After the Mass, Immaculate Conception when a serious fire Labor Day weekend at St. Martin de Porres er interest, timeliness and fairness. our diocese presented them with a lovely broke out there shortly after its restoration. Parish, Syracuse. What a joy to see the Readers may agree or disagree with Mexican dinner. I saw again some Geneva beautiful extension of the church and the the letter writers’ opinions. Letters new catechetical center. Congratulations to must not exceed 500 words. All let- parishioners, my friends, Gene and Nancy Working together Father Terry Place who has overseen all of ters must be signed and include a Subler and their sons, Eric and Nathan. phone number and address for verifi- Nathan’s wife, Mary Lou, a native of Peru, Throughout the country, parishes with this despite his serious illness. cation.We reserve the right to edit is expecting her first baby. I also saw Mary schools in urban areas are in distress. The The Irish looked strong against Penn letters for legal and other concerns. Agnes and Gary Muhlenkamp. They are recent Legacy of Faith will give us the abil- State and the legendary Joe Paterno. Now dairy farmers, and the Sublers run a cement ity to help our parishes with schools. What comes Michigan. I hope to be there. Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, is necessary is close collaboration between See you all next week. P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN business. I had supper with them and also 46856-1169; or e-mail: with several of the workers. In response to these parishes and the diocese. Joe Ryan, [email protected] my question, the migrant workers told me our gifted and devoted chief financial offi- that they work seven days a week, 12 hours cer, has set aside 10 parishes which need ISSN 0891-1533 a day. One man I spoke to receives $9.50 an attention. Joe and I have just completed USPS 403630 meeting with five of them. We have also SEPTEMBER 17, 2006 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3

A nun holds up a picture of Jesus and Mary as the helicop- ter carrying Pope Benedict XVI Bishop tells migrant workers flies over Bavaria’s spiritual center of Altotting, Germany, Sept. 11. The German-born pon- that Christ walks with them tiff’s visit to Altotting was a mixture of private prayer, per- sonal reminiscences and litur- BY DON CLEMMER gical celebrations with flag- waving believers. GENEVA — Bishop John M. D’Arcy told migrant workers gathered for Sunday evening Mass that he had come to St. Mary of the Presentation Parish so that they might believe that it was Jesus Christ who welcomes them, both to the parish and to the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. The bishop’s annual Mass CNS PHOTO/WOLFGANG RATTAY, REUTERS welcoming the migrant workers and their families to the diocese is a tradition that has gone on for most of Bishop D’Arcy’s time in Fort Wayne-South Bend. Mostly Pope visits sanctuary from Texas, the group of roughly 300 workers travels the country DON CLEMMER throughout the season, the Bishop John M. D’Arcy enjoys a Mexican dinner with the migrant work- where he prayed as child months of August through mid- ers following the Sunday evening Mass at St. Mary of the Presentation time as pope, stopping in an October bringing them to the far Parish in Geneva. The Mass is an example of what Bishop D’Arcy calls the BY JOHN THAVIS octagonal chapel to pray before a Southeast corner of the diocese to church’s responsibility to show the migrant workers that Christ walks much-venerated statue of the work at the Red Gold tomato fac- with them in their plight. ALTOTTING, Germany (CNS) “Black Madonna.” The small lin- tory in Geneva. According to — Pope Benedict XVI retraced den wood statue, darkened by can- Enid Roman-DeJesus, coordina- Unfortunately, only a fraction of been ministering to the migrant his childhood pilgrimage steps, dle soot and surrounded by votive tor of the Diocesan Office for the migrant workers were able to community in this diocese for visiting Bavaria’s most famous medallions, has been revered for Hispanic Ministry, the Mass is a make it to the Mass because the about five years. Marian sanctuary and saying Mass more than 500 years. way for the diocese to “let them 12-hour shifts they work kept “It’s to show that the church for more than 60,000 people. The Altotting sanctuary is know we’re here for them.” some of them from attending. cares and is with them,” Bishop The pope’s visit to Altotting known as the “heart of Bavaria,” In his homily, translated into After Mass, Bishop D’Arcy D’Arcy said of the Mass. “It’s Sept. 11 was a mixture of private in part because the hearts of Spanish on site by Roman- joined the workers, their families like the pope said, that the church prayer, personal reminiscences and Bavarian kings and princes are DeJesus, Bishop D’Arcy said that and members of the parish com- can no more neglect the ministry liturgical celebrations with flag- preserved in silver urns inside the since the workers were far from munity for a Mexican dinner in of charity than it can the word of waving believers. church. Through the centuries, all home, working long hours for lit- the parish hall. Also available at God or the sacraments, but in this In a sermon, he said the of them swore special allegiance tle pay and living in difficult con- that time were food and clothing little visit you’re able to do all essence of true prayer is giving to Mary. ditions, that Christ was particu- items that had been collected as three — the word of God, the God a place “in the world, in our The image of Mary, decorated larly close to them, as the part of a summer youth project at sacrament of the Eucharist and lives and letting him enter into our with jewels, was later moved to an Scriptures emphasized Christ’s St. Mary of the Assumption also the mission of charity, to time and our activity.” outdoor altar platform where the preferential love for the poor and Parish in Decatur. Deacon Isaac feed them.” Pope Benedict has said some of pope celebrated Mass. disadvantaged. He also noted that McDonald, of that parish, Masses for the migrant work- his most beautiful memories were He dedicated his homily to the Scripture says, “The Son of Man brought the items and celebrated ers will continue at St. Mary of those of his family pilgrimages to figure of Mary, saying she inspires has no place to lay his head,” Mass with Bishop D’Arcy. the Presentation Parish every the Altotting sanctuary. another way in which Jesus iden- Deacon McDonald is originally Sunday night through Oct. 15. He returned there for the first MARY, PAGE 5 tifies with the migrant workers. from Lubbock, Texas, but has

unit, including several Protestants. technical competence and tools, Germans for ecumenical progress. carry the saint’s belongings the He said he was paying particular we bring them too little,” the pope His words were greeted by strong rest of the way to Rome. MUNICH attention to the sermon, “so I can said. applause among the several hun- The pope, who put the bear on find out something of the motiva- The pope drew on his experi- dred people who sat in bleachers his papal coat of arms, said he’s CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 tion of the pope and the issues he ence in dealing with African and and watched the brief ceremony. always found in this image the considers important.” Asian bishops to make a wider The pope departed from his encouragement to carry out his The next day at the Mass, Others said the pope’s point: that Western secular trends prepared remarks to respond, ministry with confidence and joy, which was broadcast across Bavarian connection made the worry many in the developing telling the president that while the like a beast of burden. He noted Germany, the pope focused on Mass special. world. church cannot simply erase 500 that St. Corbinian set his bear free liturgical readings that spoke of “It sends shivers down your “They are frightened by a form years of separation it is committed in Rome. God as the center of all reality and spine to hear the Bavarian pope of rationality that totally excludes to working toward Christian unity “In my case, the Lord decided the center of personal life. speak. His words were good, but God from man’s vision, as if this “with our hearts and our heads.” otherwise,” he said. When people lose the ability to you never agree with him 100 per- were the highest form of reason The pope went from the airport The pope met privately on the communicate with God, he said, cent,” said Juergen Schwarz. and one to be imposed on other to Marienplatz (Mary’s Square) in first day of his visit with German they also lose a capacity for per- Seated near the pope were cultures, too,” he said. the heart of Munich to pray before political leaders at the Residenz ception. This “dangerously cur- Germany’s bishops, and the pope He said these people feel a gilded bronze statue of Mary. palace in Munich. Afterward, tails the range of our relationship praised their efforts and the threatened by the “contempt for He rode his Mercedes popemo- Koehler told reporters the pope with reality,” he said. German church’s generosity God” and by a cynicism that con- bile down streets lined with thou- had inquired about dialogue with The pope said belief in God is toward poorer areas of the world. siders “mockery of the sacred to sands of well-wishers, and, step- German Muslims and their situa- not something that removes peo- The pope also expressed a gen- be an exercise in freedom.” ping out in the square, he spread tion in the country. ple from the world, but draws tle criticism. He said some African While Western societies often his arms to the crowd and smiled The pope also met with them closer to a sense of responsi- bishops have told him that preach tolerance, the pope said broadly at their applause. German Chancellor Angela bility and justice in society. German church organizations are what the world really needs is a Residents packed the downtown Merkel and Minister-President Christians in particular reflect happy to open purse strings for tolerance that “includes the fear of area and watched from every win- Edmund Stoiber of Bavaria. Jesus’ concern for the poor and social projects, but are less than God” and respect for what others dow. In his final pastoral event in marginalized, he said. enthusiastic about funding evan- hold sacred. The pope recalled that he had Munich, the pope celebrated an “We are not asking for some- gelization initiatives. The theme of the papal visit prayed at Marienplatz when he evening prayer service in the thing off in the distance,” he said. These Third World bishops, he was “He who believes is never was named archbishop of Munich city’s cathedral with young first “We pray that justice and love said, understand that evangeliza- alone,” and the pope emphasized and Friesing and when he left communicants. may become the decisive forces tion comes first. that liturgies and prayers are what Munich in 1981 to serve as head One sour note came early Sept. affecting our world.” The pope said Christ must be bring the Catholic community of the Vatican’s doctrinal congre- 10 when vandals threw balloons Dressed in brilliant green vest- known and hearts must be con- together in a special way. gation. filled with blue paint against the ments, the pope celebrated Mass verted “if progress is to be made But the pope said he was also Then he told a story about a house where the pope was born in on a platform decorated with yel- on social issues and reconciliation thinking of other Christian com- bear. According to Bavarian leg- Marktl am Inn. The pope was low and white flowers, beneath a is to begin, and if, for example, munities, particularly Lutherans end, the first bishop and patron scheduled to visit the house the sky that matched the blue of the AIDS is to be combated by realis- and Orthodox, during his visit. saint of the Diocese of Freising, next day. The Vatican said it was a Bavarian flags. tically facing its deeper causes.” In a welcoming speech at the St. Corbinian, was on his way to minor, secondary incident. Martin Strasser came to the “Social issues and the Gospel airport, President Horst Koehler, a Rome when a bear attacked and Mass from a nearby village with are inseparable. When we bring Protestant, made a point of under- killed his horse. St. Corbinian the rest of his volunteer firefighter people only knowledge, ability, lining the strong desire of many punished the bear by making him 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC SEPTEMBER 17, 2006 St. Vincent School students look back 125 years

BY KRISTI WARD to mind other things from the days of nuns in full habits. “Paper plates, fried eggs, rising ELKHART — Girls in berib- sun — we had all kinds of boned bonnets and long dresses names,” Sister Johnson said giggled and chattered as they with a chuckle. stood in circles. Boys in knick- Bonnie Master was principal ers and caps chased each other of the school from 1976-87. She around the playground. A remembered how St. Vincent teacher stepped forward and School families would pull rang a large hand bell — and together — especially the time lines formed as children started code regulations required every another school day ... with a his- classroom in the three-story toric twist. school to be moved to a differ- “This day is in remembrance ent floor. and celebration of 125 years of “That was a wonderful thing education at St. Vincent that the parents did — in two School,” said Donna Quinn, days they moved every one of principal for eight years and a the classrooms,” Master said. teacher at the school for 27 Quinn said that family sense years. “We started Sept. 5, 1881, of cooperation and love is still in an old rookery on this proper- part of St. Vincent. ty.” “It’s a wonderful place,” said To mark the anniversary, cur- Quinn. “When you walk in, I rent students and staff dressed in think you can feel the spirituali- 1881-style clothes and reenacted ty — a lot of people still say teaching activities from that era, when they walk in they can feel even using slate boards and this place is full of love.” chalk. As students gathered at the Past students and former front steps of the school, St. teachers and administrators were Vincent pastor Father Phil PHOTOS BY KRISTI R. WARD honored at a breakfast before DeVolder gave thanks for the the ribbon cutting, where the St. Students at St. Vincent de Paul School in Elkhart dressed in clothing styles from 1881 and reenacted teaching school and asked God’s continu- activities from that era as part of the school’s 125th anniversary celebration. Vincent devotees laughed and ing blessings. shared stories of former school Then Elkhart Mayor David days. Miller stepped forward to speak looked on, Ed Wenzel — gradu- “I have really happy memo- to the students. ate of St. Vincent in 1933 and ries of St. Vincent,” said Sister “Thank God, he raised up a past Alumni of the Year — cut Joan Elizabeth Johnson, CSC, father and some sisters to come the golden ribbon with the help who taught sixth and seventh to this place and care about chil- of student Matthew grades at St. Vincent School dren like you,” Miller said. “On McDonough. from 1956-59. “One person told behalf of the city, thank you for And another year of love and me what they remembered about caring for the children and learning at St. Vincent School me was they knew I really loved investing so much of your time began. them — and I said ‘oh, that’s and energy for their future — the nicest thing anybody ever not just their minds, but their said’ because you really don’t hearts.” know what kids remember.” And then as the students, The trip to the past brought teachers and honored guests

Ed Wenzel, graduate of St. Vincent de Paul school in Elkhart in 1933 and past Alumni of the Year, cuts the golden ribbon to celebrate the school’s 125th anniversary with the help of student Matthew McDonough as Principal Donna Quinn looks on.

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BY BONNIE ELBERSON Father John Kuzmich with her Guest speaker Michael program idea, unsure what type of Dubruiel will present “Stand, Sit, venue would be appropriate. The Kneel — Why?” on Monday, Oct. FORT WAYNE — A unique new parish boasts such a strong youth 30, in a lively discussion geared to adult program, which is the brain- program, says Fean, that she hoped getting the most out of our partici- child of parishioner Kathy Fean, is for something similar for adult pation in Holy Mass. slated to begin early next month at Catholics. He told her to put Catholicism Revealed will be St. Vincent Parish in Fort Wayne. together a team, flesh out the idea both informational and inspira- Fean emphasizes that and present it to him for considera- tional, says Fean enthusiastically. Catholicism Revealed will not be tion. With the assistance of core “Just try it,” she urges St. Vincent adult education, catechesis or for- committee members Dorothy parishioners and others who are mation, but the revelation of the Schuerman, Rose Hillman, Ann interested. Catholic faith by excellent speak- Gray, Howard Fischer and Marilyn No registration is needed and ers in conjunction with active par- Fech, all of whom Fean calls the format will be casual, with ticipants. “well-rounded in their faith,” the breaks and time for questions. The six-session series will kick approval of Father John was won Each session is independent of the off Monday, Oct. 9, with “Are You and work began in earnest to bring others, she says, so people may Catholic Enough?” Speaker for the their plans to fruition. attend as their schedules permit. evening will be prolific local After the series opener, St. The program will run for six author and reviewer of “The Vincent RCIA and Bishop Luers Mondays beginning on Oct. 9 DaVinci Code,” Amy Wellborn. High School teacher Marilyn Fech from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Fean notes that the discussion will lead a discussion on “Mary Vincent’s Spiritual Center. An will begin where the participant is and the Saints” and how they optional prayer time will be held TIM JOHNSON in his faith life, whether that per- relate to our humanity. “She’s each week at 6:30 p.m. Bishop John M. D’Arcy, at the podium, leads the invocation at the Fort son is a fallen-away Catholic look- wonderful,” and is a well known Then in a pre-Lenten series Wayne Fire Department’s Fort Wayne-Allen County Fall Firefighter ing to reconnect with the church, a and respected speaker, Fean says beginning Monday, Jan. 8, brand new Catholic seeking further Memorial Service on Sept. 9 in downtown Fort Wayne. The families of 16 of Fech. Catholicism Revealed will resume fallen firefighters were honored for their sacrifice and loss of a family instruction in the faith or a good Fech will also be moderator for for another six weeks. Fean con- member. In the photo seated are Captain Casey Cassidy and chaplain Catholic wanting to deepen his “Weapons of Our Faith,” slated for fides that one speaker who has faith. Monday, Oct. 23, “Your Death — already confirmed his participation Bishop Vince Cuestas. The last firefighter who lost his life while on duty Planning for the series began What’s Next?” on Nov. 7 and is the popular Father Michael was firefighter Michael Rager on March 22, 1972. His widow, brother several months ago when Fean “What Do You Want for Heintz, rector at St. Matthew and sister-in-law made a presentation at the memorial. The event is an approached St. Vincent pastor Christmas?” on Nov. 13. Cathedral in South Bend. annual memorial held near the anniversary of 9/11.

altar with the words “Welcome Russia,” he said, a “great harvest” plaque, followed by a bell cere- home,” the crowd erupted in could be reaped. mony and a medley of bagpipes. MARY applause. Many of the pilgrims Everywhere, he said, troubled These are rich traditions in the had arrived in the early hours of times need preachers of the MEMORY fire department. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 the morning, starting at 2 a.m., to Gospel. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Fort Wayne Fire Department see the pope. The pope said modern priests, Captain Casey Cassidy reminded by leaving “everything to the After the liturgy, the pope led a because of their many duties, three children sent letters read by all that while the methods of fire- Lord’s judgment.” He said that procession to a new chapel at the sometimes find themselves allot- their mother giving stirring testi- fighting change, the goal of the was exemplified in the Gospel sanctuary, where the Blessed ting less and less time for prayer. monials about losing their father fire department remains the same account of the wedding at Cana, Sacrament will be exposed for For all their heroic activity, they at such young ages. — to save lives and to protect where Mary pointed out the lack continual adoration. Pope Benedict lose the inner strength that sustains All 16 firefighters were hon- property. of wine — but didn’t demand a spent several minutes praying them, he said. ored with a carnation placed at a miracle from Jesus. there. “Their activity becomes an “She doesn’t tell Jesus what to As he left the chapel, the crowd empty activism,” he said. do,” he said. sang one of the pope’s favorite and As a model of a religious voca- “This is how she teaches us to most beloved songs of Bavaria, tion, the pope held out St. Conrad, pray: not by seeking to affirm our “Segne Du, Maria” (“Bless You, a Capuchin lay brother who served own will and our own desires before Mary”). as doorman of the Altotting sanc- Pope prays for world God, but by letting him decide what In an afternoon prayer service tuary for 41 years. St. Conrad he wants to do,” he said. with priests, religious and seminar- would pray in his porter’s cell, and Mary shows Christians how to ians, the pope made a plea for when someone would knock — peace on Sept. 11 be confident that “whatever (God) vocations and warned against sometimes mischievously, in order says in response will be best for “empty activism” among modern to provoke him — he always us,” he said. priests. responded kindly, the pope said. anniversary The pope’s older brother, Msgr. Speaking in the Basilica of St. St. Conrad was canonized in Georg Ratzinger, was among those Ann in Altotting, he said the 1934, and a great celebration was ALTOTTING, Germany (CNS) The prayer intention also concelebrating the Mass in the church today faced a “lack of peo- held in Altotting. Among those — Pope Benedict XVI prayed for asked for peace among countries, open area in front of the shrine. ple willing to become laborers for attending was 7-year-old Joseph world peace on the fifth anniver- families and generations. The crowd spilled into the side God’s harvest.” Ratzinger, the future pope. sary of the Sept. 11 terrorist The pope, on a six-day visit to streets of the town, where photos People in the Third World in During the Sept. 11 service at St. attacks on the United States. his native Germany, did not of the pope and Vatican flags dec- particular are waiting for “heralds” Ann’s, Pope Benedict left his cardi- The reference to the attacks directly mention the Sept. 11 orated shop windows. to bring them the news of the nal’s ring as a gift to the “Black came during the prayer of the anniversary during his Mass for When Bishop Wilhelm Schraml Gospel, he said. But also in the Madonna,” which was moved to the faithful at a papal Mass in the about 65,000 people in Altotting. of Passau greeted the pope on the West and in “the vast lands of basilica while he was there. Bavarian pilgrimage center of Pope Benedict has condemned Altotting. terrorism in all its forms on sev- “Five years after the terror eral occasions. Last year on Sept. attacks on the World Trade 11, he paid homage to all victims Center in New York, we pray for of terrorism and appealed for an peace in the entire world,” said end to hatred and for renewed Support your school. the prayer intention read by a dedication to peace. Use All Saints SCRIP! All Saints German laywoman. Religious Goods 3506 South Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne • 260-456-9173 (across from South Side High School)

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ability and moral integrity,” said Council members the pope. Despite holding an question ethical aspects important and prestigious public office at only 30 years of age, St. of prenatal gene testing Gregory decided his calling was monastic life, the pope said. On WASHINGTON (CNS) — EWS RIEFS N B Sept. 3, 590, however, St. Gregory Prenatal testing for gene-transmit- was torn away from his life as a ted diseases raises problems of monk and abbot when — much “toxic knowledge,” “micro- against his will — he was conse- eugenics” and “eugenic abortion,” INTERRELIGIOUS PRAYER MEETING FOR PEACE CONCLUDES crated pope. “He tried everything said several members of the to avoid his election, but in the President’s Council on Bioethics. IN ASSISI end he had to surrender,” the pope Another issue raised is whether said. prenatal gene testing violates the rights of an unborn person who, by such testing, is deprived of the Capuchins elect Swiss right to make the decision for him- self or herself once old enough to provincial to head order understand what is at stake, they for next six years said. The members were com- menting on some of the ethical ROME (CNS) — Representatives issues raised by gene testing, of the Capuchins overwhelmingly especially when it involves diag- elected the Swiss provincial, nosing an illness that normally Father Mauro Johri, to head the does not occur until late in a per- Order of Friars Minor Capuchin son’s life. The bioethics council, for the next six years. The 59- which advises President George year-old friar replaces Canadian W. Bush, discussed genetic testing Father John Corriveau, who is for diseases at its Sept. 8 meeting leaving as Capuchin minister-gen- in Washington. eral after serving the maximum tenure of two six-year terms. More than 170 representatives of Chilean church criticizes the religious order took part in the guidelines authorizing Sept. 4 vote during their three- week general chapter in Rome. free contraceptives Father Johri garnered 157 of 173 votes in the final election round. SANTIAGO, Chile (CNS) — CNS PHOTO/DANIELE COLARIETI, CATHOLIC PRESS PHOTO Born in the Swiss canton of Chilean Catholic Church leaders Grison in 1947, Farther Johri have criticized government guide- The 20th annual Interreligious Prayer Meeting for Peace concludes in Assisi, Italy, Sept. entered the Capuchin novitiate lines authorizing public health 5. Sponsored by the Sant’Egidio Community, the meeting was attended by more than when he was 17 years old. After centers to distribute free contra- being ordained a priest in 1972, he ceptives, including the morning- 150 religious leaders and included numerous round-table discussions and separate prayer completed his doctorate in theolo- after pill, to minors older than 14 rituals. A joint appeal for peace was delivered in front of the Basilica of St. Francis, seen gy at the University of Lucerne, without parental consent. In a Switzerland. He taught religion at statement Sept. 7, the Chilean in this photo. a public school and later taught bishops’ conference said promot- dogmatic and fundamental theolo- ing contraceptives “will lead to gy at the University of Lugano in the downfall of motherhood.” The essence of his subjects, Babailov for South Dakota to model for the Retiring secretary of southern Switzerland. He also bishops said, “These regulations will spend up to a year completing nation the manner in which sub- served as president of the Swiss remind us of public policies a portrait. With a few rare excep- stantial public debate regarding state’s book illustrates bishops’ conference commission imposed during totalitarian tions, Babailov insists upon an in- this volatile moral issue can be on pastoral planning and as supe- regimes that had the state regulate person sitting with his subject, Vatican’s world role carried on with respect, honesty where he will draw pencil sketch- and conviction,” Bishop Cupich rior of the Capuchins’ Italian people’s private lives with author- VATICAN CITY (CNS) — es and take photographs for refer- wrote in the Sept. 11 issue of region of Switzerland. itarian ... criteria” without their Nearly one week before Italian ence. In his studio, he will com- America, a national Catholic mag- consent and “disregarding peo- Cardinal Angelo Sodano was to plete a series of compositional azine published by the Jesuits in ple’s dignity.” The Health retire, he published a book high- studies before starting the final oil New York. The referendum was Tanzanian bishop tells Ministry resolution was lighting key addresses he made painting. initiated by supporters of legal- announced Sept. 2 and immediate- during 15 years of service as the religious to share ized abortion after the South ly criticized by Catholics, the con- Vatican secretary of state. Titled Dakota Legislature adopted a law heritage with Americans servative opposition and the “The Leaven of the Gospel: The Milwaukee settles 10 that would ban all abortions Christian Democratic Party, a Presence of the Holy See in the COLLEGE PARK, Md. (CNS) — except those necessary to save a member of the ruling coalition. cases; Davenport to go to Lives of Peoples,” the 138-page Tanzanian Bishop Augustine Shao mother’s life. Gov. Mike Rounds Those opposed to the morning- hardcover volume is a sort of of Zanzibar encouraged African trial in bishop’s case signed the legislation in March. In after pill consider it equivalent to memoir meant to show the Vatican clergy and religious to share their mid-June, less than two weeks abortion. The guidelines make the as an advocate promoting and pro- heritage and traditions with the WASHINGTON (CNS) — The before the law was to take effect, morning-after pill Postinor-2 tecting human dignity and trying church in the United States. Milwaukee Archdiocese has it was suspended because enough available for free, but require a to save souls. The book, released Bishop Shao emphasized that reached a $16.65 million out-of- voters had signed petitions to prescription after counseling in Sept. 7 at a Vatican press confer- sharing the characteristic of com- court settlement in 10 child sex force a popular referendum on it. primary health centers. abuse cases in California involv- ence, is written in Italian and con- munity, found in many African ing two former archdiocesan tains 12 speeches the Italian cardi- cultures, was crucial for the min- Tennessee artist priests. The Diocese of nal made representing the pope Leaders should be istry of African nuns and priests. Davenport, Iowa, meanwhile, has and the Vatican at various national "In the family there is the meal, in commissioned to paint decided to go to trial in civil suits, and international venues, includ- humble, compassionate the church there is the Eucharist, one of which involves a retired ing the United Nations. The book servants, pope says in the world there is the sharing of Pope Benedict’s portrait bishop, rather than negotiate set- is dedicated to Popes John Paul II bread and the exchange of cul- tures," he said. "We are part and NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CNS) — tlements. Davenport Bishop and Benedict XVI, the popes CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy parcel of an interchange (of cul- Looking out the front picture win- William E. Franklin said media- under whom Cardinal Sodano, 78, (CNS) — Church and government tures) that will happen at this point dow of his home, Igor Babailov tion efforts so far had failed served. The author also gives a leaders should be humble, com- in time," he told members of the takes in the sweeping view of the because plaintiffs were making word of welcome to his successor, passionate servants for their peo- African Conference of Catholic rolling green hills below. “The monetary demands that would Italian Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, ple and they should be capable of Clergy and Religious in the best artist in the world is God; deplete diocesan resources. About who takes over Sept. 15. being both contemplative and United States. Bishop Shao spoke look at this beauty,” he said. “The half of the Milwaukee settlement, proactive, Pope Benedict XVI Sept. 1 to African clergy and reli- design of all this is total harmo- $8.25 million, will be paid by the said. St. Gregory the Great, even Bishop urges civil debate gious at their seventh national ny.” Babailov, a Russian native archdiocese with $8.4 million paid though he lived in the Middle convention at the Holy Redeemer and Tennessee resident who has for by insurance companies. With Ages, is still an important exam- in South Dakota Parish compound in College Park, been commissioned to paint a por- the settlement, the archdiocese ple for today’s priests and public Md. The convention brought trait of Pope Benedict XVI, said avoids going to trial in the civil abortion referendum administrators, the pope said suits. The first trial had been before praying the noonday together African priests and nuns his goal is to project truth and RAPID CITY, S.D. (CNS) — scheduled for Nov. 6. The settle- Angelus prayer Sept. 3, the feast working and studying in the beauty through his realist paint- Bishop Blase J. Cupich of Rapid ment also avoids the possibility day of the sixth-century pope and United States. ings. “Art should carry a strong City has called for civil, reasoned that the Milwaukee Archdiocese doctor of the church. The early message beyond just pretty pic- public debate as South Dakota would declare bankruptcy protec- Roman saint was unique, the pope tures,” he said. “Without a mes- voters face a Nov. 7 referendum tion if juries returned hefty awards said. Early in his life, when he was sage, art is no more than a candy on legislation that would outlaw to the plaintiffs. prefect of the city of Rome, he wrap; there’s plenty of candy wrap most abortions. “The coming ref- stood out for his “administrative all over the place.” To capture the erendum presents an opportunity SEPTEMBER 17, 2006 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7

1812, it also became the founding ND remembers site of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. The Diocese of Bardstown was 9/11 attacks at created on April 8, 1808, along with Grotto Mass three other dioceses (Boston, New AROUND THE DIOCESE York and Philadelphia). These were NOTRE DAME — The fifth the third dioceses founded in the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks United States; only Baltimore was observed at the University of (1789) and New Orleans (1793) Notre Dame with a Mass in the KNIGHTS OFFICERS INSTALLED AT GARRETT MASS came before them. The Diocese of Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes on Bardstown (later the Diocese of campus. Louisville in 1841 and the Notre Dame’s president, Father Archdiocese of Louisville in 1937) John I. Jenkins, CSC, presided at was the first inland diocese. The the Mass, and Father Robert A. Diocese of Bardstown covered ter- Dowd, CSC, assistant professor of ritory that would become 44 other political science, gave the homily. dioceses in Kentucky, Tennessee, Members of the University’s Folk Ohio, Michigan, Indiana (including and Liturgical choirs provided the region that now comprises the sacred music. Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Five years ago, an estimated Bend), Iowa, Arkansas, Illinois and 7,000 students, faculty and staff Missouri. gathered on the South Quad for a In 1999, the Log House special Mass the afternoon of Sept. Restoration Project was formed to 11. By late morning, the Notre oversee the development and Dame community had absorbed the restoration of this structure. Since news, all classes and activities had that time the committee has con- been canceled, and a day of prayer ducted studies and archaeological had been declared. digs; collected artifacts; and estab- At the Mass five years ago, lished a long-range plan for the use Father Edward A. Malloy, CSC, of the structure. The mission is to then Notre Dame’s president, began preserve the site for religious, his- by saying: “All I know how to do torical, and educational purposes. on these kinds of occasions is sim- Future plans including establishing ply draw from the well of our faith, an endowment to fund the ongoing that death does not have the final maintenance of the log house and word, that God will make all things building a visitors’ center for new, that we can learn the capacity PROVIDED BY FATHER DANIEL LEEUW groups who wish to learn more for love in the hope of faith. This is about early Kentucky history and not a time for recriminations, for Installation of officers, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, took place at a Mass cele- early Kentucky Catholicism. The misdirected blame, but rather for brated Aug. 17 at St. Joseph Church in Garrett. Father Daniel Leeuw was celebrant and restoration of the log house was the prayer, sympathy comfort and sup- first phase of this project. port.” installed as Faithful Friar, along with new Faithful Navigator Gaylor Campbell. Pictured The original fabric of the struc- left to right are Earl Regen, Lady Pat, Gaylor Campbell, Father Daniel Leeuw, Lady ture is nearly 100 percent intact and Five years later: has been restored to authentically Dottie and Robert Lynch, master of Fourth Degree, State of Indiana. demonstrate early life in the house. Reflections on the 9/11 All of the structures that were attacks replaced (roof, chimneys, clap- ing our students, and anyone else Please, register the promise A $10 offering for the workshop board siding) have been matched NOTRE DAME — The approach who will listen, “to reflect on the made to pray on the World is appreciated, which also includes with period elements from disas- of the fifth anniversary of the ter- many commonalities and shared Apostolate of Fatima’s Web site: snacks, refreshments and handouts. sembled buildings of the same era. rorist attacks of Sept. 11 has led history between the two. More aca- www.worldfatima.com. Preregistrations are recommended. The renovated log house contains many Notre Dame faculty members demics have been thrust into the Registration forms may be obtained furnishing consistent with those to think aloud about those terrible public arena feeling obliged to Walk in Beauty, Walk in at the Victory Noll Ministry Center, that were used in the early 19th cen- events. Here is what some of them share our expertise about Islam and Balance workshop 1900 W. Park Dr. and the tury. have to say: the Middle East with the public and Huntington County Visitors & Asma Afsaruddin, associate pro- with government officials and poli- slated at Victory Noll Convention Bureau, 407 N. Air time changes for fessor of the classics and fellow in cy makers, whenever we are given Jefferson St. the Joan B. Kroc Institute for a chance. I like to think that we are HUNTINGTON — The Victory For more information or to reg- basilica’s televised Mass International Peace Studies: slowly but surely making a differ- Noll Ministry Center will offer a ister by phone, please call Jan on Hallmark Channel “I do not believe that we have ence.” workshop for the public from 1 to 4 Parker at (260) 356-0628 ext. 128 come that far along after five years. p.m. entitled Walk in Beauty, Walk or e-mail at [email protected]. NOTRE DAME — Beginning A so-called war on terror continues Worldwide day of prayer in Balance on Saturday, Oct. 7. Sunday, Sept. 3, the televised Mass in Iraq, which is exacting a high toll upholds the sacredness Sister Mary Baird, a Sister of the Dedication of earliest at Notre Dame’s Basilica of the on civilian life and property. The Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ symbol of Catholicism in Sacred Heart will air Sundays at 8 Iraqi people are nowhere near the of human life Oct. 8 from Donaldson, will facilitate the a.m. EDT/EST on the Hallmark political stability and normalcy that workshop. midwest preserved and Channel. they were promised by the U.S.-led FORT WAYNE — Again this year, This workshop will engage in Since Hallmark began its Notre coalition forces, although they are the World Apostolate of Fatima is courageous dialogue about critical restored log house Dame Mass programming five well rid of a brutal dictator. promoting a worldwide prayer day issues facing humanity and discuss years ago, the 10 a.m. Sunday for the sanctity of human life. This how as individuals and together we BARDSTOWN, Ky — Archbishop “The recent showdown between Thomas C. Kelly dedicated the pre- Basilica Mass has been aired live the Lebanese Hezbollah and Israel event will take place on Sunday, can make a difference in the earth’s on the channel. Because of the Oct. 8. balance and our own. What will the served and restored Bishop Flaget proves that the Middle East remains Log House on Sept. 10. This dedi- change in schedule, the 8 a.m. a highly volatile area, greatly sus- People from all over the world air, the land, water, earth’s broadcast now will most often be are invited to pray for this intention, resources be like for other genera- cation took place at the house, ceptible to violence as long as all which is located on the property of taped during the basilica’s 5 p.m. sides are not equal partners in nego- so that they may offer God, through tions to come? Saturday vigil Mass. On the week- the intercession of Our Lady, one Sister Mary Baird is an environ- St. Thomas Parish, 870 St. Thomas tiating their futures. Lane, Bardstown, Ky. This is the ends of home football games, the “On a more optimistic note, and billion prayers. Last year, they mentalist, an artist and naturalist basilica’s 8 a.m. Sunday Mass will offered 100 million prayers. and worked for a time as an inter- earliest structure related to the speaking as an educator, I think at a Catholic faith still standing in the be aired live. more subterranean level we are Catholics around the world are pretive naturalist at Potato Creek Notre Dame’s Women’s asked to pray the rosary on Oct. 8 State Park in Indiana. She has led midwestern United States. achieving some progress in educat- Listed on the National Register Liturgical Choir, directed by ing people, especially our students, for the sanctity of life, and non- several workshops at Lindenwood Andrew McShane, provides sacred Catholics are also encouraged to Retreat and Conference Center in of Historic Places, this house was about the complexities of the world built in 1795 by Thomas and Ann music for the 5 p.m. Saturday vigil situation and in encouraging them pray according to their faith for 20 Donaldson and most recently Mass, and the Basilica Schola, minutes. This is a small request for taught a course for their Elderhostel Howard. The house, along with to take into consideration notions of $5,000 and 369 acres of land, was directed by Gail Walton, provides social and political justice when each individual but for many thou- program on the topic of the web of sacred music for the 8 a.m. Sunday sands it will be the first step to life and what we eat matters. She is willed to the Catholic Church in assigning political and historical 1810. This structure became the Mass. Elaborate technical efforts guilt. understanding Our Lady’s message a member of the Flat Lake Water are made to capture the choral voic- of hope and her plan to save souls Shed Committee and also is on the first home of St. Thomas Seminary, “The Sept. 11 attacks have the earliest seminary established es as they are heard by worshippers forced many of us to tackle the mis- and achieve peace. Touching Ecological Relationship Committee inside the basilica, and six discreet- enough people to offer a billion at the campus in Donaldson. She west of the Alleghenies, and from guided notion of a so-called ‘clash 1812 to 1819, the log cabin was the ly placed robotic cameras attempt of civilizations,’ which would posit prayers to heaven in one day would currently is building a cob cottage. to capture the visual experience. be an impossible task if Our Lady She is a true lover of earth and residence of Bishop Benedict a monolithic Western world against Joseph Flaget, the first bishop of the Every effort is made to minimize a monolithic Islamic world. had not opened the doors to make it demonstrates it by what she does disruption and to safeguard the very possible. and how she lives. Diocese of Bardstown (now the Instead, many of us are encourag- Archdiocese of Louisville). In solemnity of the liturgy. 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC SEPTEMBER 17, 2006 The sacrament of MARRIAGE Smoothing the way Wedding coordinators make wedding day smooth as silk

BY KAY COZAD detail oriented,” she says with a been parishioners of St. Charles smile. for six years. She adds unabashedly that ini- The three wedding coordinators FORT WAYNE — Who doesn’t tially she was not happy to learn it work together two times each year, love a wedding? Most in atten- was required to enlist the services in August and February, when they dance are deeply moved by the of the planner to be married at St. host the planning meetings open to ceremony steeped in beautiful Charles. But after discovering all all parishioners who are anticipat- church tradition. But few know the the intricacies involved in putting ing a wedding within the year. effort required for preparing this her ceremony together, she was Weddings at St. Charles must be special day. Few, but the bride and pleased to have the coordinator by scheduled six months in advance groom, and at St. Charles her side. The church initiated the and the three coordinators are pro- Borromeo Church in Fort Wayne, requirement of enlisting a wedding vided with a quarterly schedule the wedding coordinators. coordinator in 1995. from which they divide the wed- Three charming and enthusias- Six years ago, after the birth of ding dates between them. For each tic women there are known as the her second child, Pam Ley was coordinator, some years require wedding coordinators. They each encouraged by her husband to try planning for up to 10 weddings. joined the wedding team for differ- the position offered through the Following the initial meeting with ent reasons and each brings her church. She enjoys working with the parish priest, each couple is own style to the mix. the other coordinators and finds it given a wedding pamphlet, which Veteran Martha Stefanek has fun to help the brides as they pre- is investigated in detail at the plan- been assisting brides with their pare for the big day. She and her ning meeting. special day as coordinator for nine husband Larry and two children “We take questions and give the KAY COZAD years at St. Charles, where she and have been members of St. Charles couples hints at the meeting,” says St. Charles wedding coordinators, from left, Martha Stefanek, Kathy husband Joe and their three chil- since 1995. Stefanek. Steenport and Pam Ley stand in the church sanctuary where they assist dren are parishioners. She came to The rookie of the team is Kathy Understanding the time con- with all the details of the weddings held there. The coordinators, who the job quite naturally. Steenport, who joined the others suming preparation and stress receive a stipend from the newly married couples, work with specifics “Joe and I were married in two years ago at the request of associated with planning a wed- involving rehearsals, florists and photographers and are a requirement 1996 and the coordinator of our friend Stefanek. Hailing from ding the St. Charles coordinators in the planning of a wedding at St. Charles. wedding asked me if I would be Ohio, Steenport and husband reassure each bride that most of interested in doing it. I’m very Davis with their two children have the church planning can be done via the phone. ken. Checking on the bride and the “We don’t want to take any groom is part of the job in prepara- more of the bride’s time than is tion to set the procession in line necessary,” says Stefanek. and signal the commencement of So three to six months before the ceremony. Working with the wedding date, the coordinator, florists and photographers also with check list in hand, records keeps the day running smoothly. specifics, such as, wedding party St. Charles priests are most numbers and seating arrangements. grateful for their assistance. Msgr. During the phone conversation, John Suelzer, pastor, feels the questions are fielded concerning coordinators are extremely helpful, Catholic tradition on appropriate saying, “For years I did the music, altar candles and other rehearsals and the weddings by arrangements. A final phone call is myself. These women take care of made the Wednesday before the the nitty-gritty of the weddings. wedding to verify the details. We are blessed to have them. They Amidst all the preparation are wonderful!” Stefanek and her team offer some It’s evident, after all is said and sound advice for the couple say- done, that these three women take ing, “Keep it simple. It is a sacred great pride in their work as they day.” express their deepest hearts con- In addition to assisting in the cerning their role in the wedding planning of the wedding day, these preparation process. “I love when coordinators are in charge of the it all comes together and I get to rehearsals as well. Church policies share the sacrament of marriage involving location of the photogra- with the couple as if I were invited pher and understanding the solem- to the wedding. nity of the occasion are discussed It rekindles the memory of my along with placement of atten- own wedding,” says Steenport. dants, floral arrangements and Ley agrees saying, “I hope for other instructions. Focus on details each couple what I have in my is paramount to the job, but it’s own marriage. It pleases me to also important to understand peo- play a little part in helping them ple, suggests Stefanek, referring to get their marriage started.” knowing when to “lighten the Stefanek adds thoughtfully, mood or just be present in quiet” “We think it’s important to bal- during the preparation. ance the thought of the wedding, On the wedding day itself, these with all its details, as only one women attend to details ranging day and marriage as a commit- from holding crying babies to run- ment made up of many years of ning out in search of new shoes joys and sorrows.” after an all important heel has bro- SEPTEMBER 3, 2006 FALL WEDDING / MARRIAGE 9 Exuberant wedding connects continents

BY JILL BOUGHTON ness, joy and hospitality desired brought cake to their parents to to the Kenyan custom, which pre- by the couple — colorful fruits, symbolize their willingness to serves the (maiden) names of all flowers and a gourd of water care for those who nurtured them. four grandparents. As exemplified SOUTH BEND — Susan brought by one of the guests from Later there was a formal presen- in their wedding festivities, both Ranaghan, director of Dungarvin, Kenya. It was not done at this tation of symbolic gifts. Susan place a high value on family, hos- interviewed the soft-spoken wedding, but sometimes a baby is was wrapped in a cloth symboliz- pitality and celebration. young man, recently arrived from also carried forward at this time. ing modesty in her home, and a Susan hopes to visit the rest of Kenya to join his family. Little Matthew and Susan personally basket for carrying food from Matthew’s family in Kenya, and did she imagine that hiring received these gifts. market was draped over her fore- to take Matthew to visit Rome, Matthew Gichohi Kiai to care for At the reception, the singing head. Matthew was seated on a where she lived in a l’Arche resi- people with disabilities would be and dancing were repeated. three-legged stool with a leather dence. the first step in a courtship that Everyone surrounded the newly- seat embossed with jungle ani- Planning their wedding pro- culminated last May 7 in an exu- weds singing about the goodness mals, as Susan was instructed vided Matthew and Susan a berant wedding liturgy incorpo- of God in making them husband about waiting on him. microcosm of the blending of cul- rating many colorful elements of and wife. At one point there was Both Matthew and Susan cur- tures that will be their marriage. Kikuyu culture. Mass lasted one- a mugithi, or train, led by the rently work for Dungarvin, They tried to honor the traditions hour and 45 minutes. couple, with directions from the although they do not work and expectations of both families After dating for three years, Kenyan deejay. together. Susan says Matthew’s as well as their own preferences. Matthew visited “Papa Susan” The feast for about 500 guests gentleness is particularly effective Their parents and friends were and “Mama Susan,” Kevin and was prepared by very support- Dorothy Ranaghan, to ask for her South Bend’s ive, although hand. Kevin, a permanent deacon Kenyan commu- they admit assigned to St. Bavo, Mishawaka, nity, which things might gave Matthew his blessing. Since includes several At the offertory, the older nieces and nephews who have been dif- Matthew’s father is deceased, he PROVIDED BY SUSAN GICHOHIS hundred mem- ferent if their also had to ask permission of his Susan Gichohis is shown on her bers. Susan hadn’t taken part in the entrance procession brought grandparents older brother and the tribal elders wedding day to Matthew. explained that a were still alive. to marry before his brother. Kenyan recep- Objections? Matthew’s four older sisters had tion isn’t the forward gifts symbolic of the life-giving fruitfulness, One person also strictly observed this rule, Susan’s feet wouldn’t have to responsibility of asked Susan’s with the eldest getting married touch the ground. the bride’s par- joy and hospitality desired by the couple. father if this first. When the bride’s parents and ents but of a would be a Matthew and Susan became attendants were safely in the wedding plan- “green card engaged in Mishawaka’s limo, the women hurried to arrive ning committee. marriage.” One Japanese garden on Sept. 11, the at Little Flower ahead of them, Hers met three of Matthew’s 10th anniversary of Susan’s first where the singing and dancing times to plan all nieces was sur- departure for a l’Arche house in began again before anyone could the details, prised to learn Rome, where she lived in com- get out of the limo. They sur- including the roasting of goats in drawing out people with that they were dating. “But munity with persons with disabil- rounded Susan and danced her all and the preparation of stews and autism, and both feel a vocation you’re taller than he is,” she ities. the way into the church. pilaus. Matthew’s “nanny” baked to minister with those with dis- observed. The wedding took place at After the mothers were seated, 400 chapatis, flat breads, some- abilities. Friends and family had ques- Little Flower Church in South the procession began, with every- times staying up all night to cook While they cannot predict the tions, but when they saw Bend. Not only had Susan and one singing “Come, Let Us and pray for the couple. specifics of their life together, the Matthew and Susan interact, it Matthew joined that parish, Sing.” First came 16 nieces, After the Gichohis cut the Gichohis hope to have children, was obvious they belong together. where Matthew’s mother Mary nephews and young cousins, ring- cake and fed each other, they whom they will name according was already a member, but it’s ing bells, then six bridesmaids in where Kevin and Dorothy and rich red gowns in different styles. Susan’s two older sisters, Anne The reading from Jer 29 — “I Linczer and MaryFaith Hall, were know the plans I have in mind for married. you ...” — was proclaimed in Their vows were witnessed by English by Charlotte from Holy Cross Father Tom Smith. l’Arche, while 2 Pt 1:3-7 — Father Smith had served as a mis- “Supplement your faith with ... sionary in Kenya for 15 years, love” — was read in Swahili, the and he is also president of the language common to all the tribes Plan ahead for board of l’Arche. The bride and in Kenya. The wedding Gospel groom recruited two men with was Mt 6:25-34 — “Consider the that special day... disabilities as altar servers for the lilies ... Seek first the kingdom.” wedding Mass. Sure enough, After the couple exchanged Father Smith was able to keep his vows and rings, there was another and consider your options cool when one of the nervous joyous Kikuyu song punctuated servers upset a vase of flowers. by clapping. There was also a at Tippecanoe Place. 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After the tradition by asking Susan if she wedding ceremony, everyone was fully willing to come. gathered around to pray over the After singing outside for half couple. an hour, Matthew’s mother and At the offertory, the older aunt danced in, blessing the nieces and nephews who hadn’t Ranaghan home before leaving. taken part in the entrance proces- 620 West Washington • South Bend • www.tippe.com They spread a carpet of leso cloth sion brought forward gifts sym- from the house to the car so bolic of the life-giving fruitful- 10 FALL WEDDING / MARRIAGE SEPTEMBER 17, 2006 Calm seas part of anniversary celebration

to be up-and-about. BY MAY LEE JOHNSON They really enjoy traveling. And members of their parish, St. SOUTH BEND — A stroke a few Augustine Church in South Bend, years ago means he can’t do fast were able to celebrate with them. dancing anymore, but Wilber In fact, Father Charles Lavely, (Mac) McDougal still was able to CSC, their pastor, celebrated a keep up with the group on a special Mass for them on the ship recent cruise he and his wife with more than 200 people took. attending. Mac and Mary McDougal “We had a wonderful time have been married 34 years. They together, and having members of are both retired — Mary from the our church present made it seem South Bend Public Library and like we were all one big happy Mac from the South Bend family,” Mac said. “Mary looked Community Schools Corp., as an the most beautiful I have ever engineer. seen. Everything was great.” In June they celebrated their The McDougals were married anniversary by taking a Royal June 17, 1972, at Sacred Heart Caribbean Alaskan cruise. Church at Notre Dame. “It was an enlightening, unfor- Mary remembers someone gettable experience I’ll never for- saying “that a black man and get,” said Mary. “It was one of white women marrying at Notre the best and most restful times in Dame was a first.” Nevertheless our lives and the scenery was just they still have a strong and loving beautiful.” marriage. The week-long cruise was spe- They have a son John who is a cial for the McDougals for many budding movie actor and is fin- reasons. They had a chance to ishing up his degree in communi- take the trip while both are able cation at Indiana University

PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISE LINE Wilbur (Mac) and Mary McDougal celebrated their 34th anniversary on June 17 by taking an Alaskan cruise on the Royal Caribbean. They were joined on the cruise by members of the McDougals’ parish, St. Augustine in South Bend, including Father Charles Lavely, CSC, who celebrated a special Mass for them on the ship with more than 200 people in attendance.

South Bend, and Mac has three ed when he was a young man — • Give and take, forgive and adult children from his first mar- that’s when his mother taught forget. Both partners have to do a riage. him to treat women with respect. lot of that. Mac laughed when he was But here are the other pieces • Don’t stay mad long. asked what advice they would of advice they were happy to • Be dedicated and love each give a couple hoping for a long share: other. marriage. • Pray your way through your He said he learned all he need- problems, or you won’t make it.

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BY MAGGIE GALLAGHER parents divorced or never married and are more likely to be held back union of husband and wife in sex- are two to three times more likely a grade, and to drop out of school. ual intercourse. It also requires to end up in jail as adults. • When marriages fail, ties maintenance of a faithful, stable or Catholics, marriage is a • Marriage protects children’s between parents and children typi- and permanent union of husband sacrament, revealing Christ’s physical and mental health. cally weaken, too. In one large and wife for the sake of their chil- Findestructible love. The Children whose parents marry and national survey, 65 percent of adult dren.” Catholic tradition has always rec- stay married are healthier and children of divorce reported they Marriage is also important for ognized that marriage is also a nat- much less likely to suffer mental were not close to their fathers the intergenerational transmission ural relationship. People of any illness, including depression and (compared to 29 percent of adults of faith. Getting married, staying faith or none can marry, and their teen suicide. from intact marriages). married, building loving marriages marriages matter • Both men Any development that weakens and having children are the princi- to God, to each and women who the norms of the married family ple means through which a com- other, to their marry live will increase all these risks to chil- munity propels itself into the children and to longer, healthier dren and to the communities in future. When a nation or faith the community. Any development that and happier which these children live. An community succeeds in transmit- A group of lives. On virtu- impressive number of studies con- ting a powerful vision of marriage respected mar- weakens the norms of the ally every meas- firm that individual children are to the next generation, the result is riage and family ure of health and more likely to engage in criminal not only good for children, it is scholars recently well-being, mar- conduct when raised in fatherless PROVIDED BY THE USCCB vital to the future of the whole met to document married family will ried people are households. The good of children and society community. the social sci- better off. Relatively little is known from depends on strong marriages. The Is it possible to do a better job ence evidence increase all these risks to • Cohabiting a scientific standpoint about how Respect Life Program kicks off building a stronger marriage cul- that marriage is not the same children fare when raised by same- Sunday, Oct. 1. ture among Catholics? matters. While as marriage. sex couples. After reviewing sever- Yes. We can take inspiration there are, of children and to the Couples who al hundred studies, University of from other religious groups who course, single just live together Virginia sociologist Steven Nock are fighting the same deconstruct- parents who do a communities in which without the concluded: “Not a single one of has never been a more urgent pri- ing forces in the public culture. splendid job of commitment of those studies was conducted ority. On the one hand, a large The family is the prime evange- childrearing marriage do not according to generally accepted majority of modern democracies lizer, one of the most powerful under very diffi- these children live. get the same standards of scientific research.” are now experiencing very low incubators of religious faith and cult circum- boost to health, Children raised by same-gender birthrates, amid increasingly urgent identity. Christianity grew from a stances, the welfare and hap- couples remain a social experi- concern about the social, economic tiny group in Jerusalem to the faith scholars reached piness, on aver- ment, about which we can say lit- and political consequences. of the Roman Empire in just 300 these conclu- age, as spouses. tle with scientific certainty. As the eminent legal scholar years. Playing no small part in this sions among oth- Children whose and religious historian John Witte rise was Christian sexual ethics ers: parents cohabit notes: which, unlike secular Roman • Marriage reduces the risk of are at increased risk for domestic Marriage matters for the “Procreation ... means more ethics, forbade infanticide, contra- poverty for children and communi- violence, child abuse and neglect. good of society than just conceiving children. It ception, and non-marital sexuality ties. The majority of children • Parents who don’t marry or also means rearing and educating and discouraged family disruption Reconnecting marriage with its whose parents don’t marry or don’t stay married put children’s educa- them for spiritual and temporal liv- and desertion. great historic cross-cultural task of stay married experience at least a tion at risk. Children whose par- ing. ... The good of procreation encouraging men and women to year of poverty. Fatherless house- ents divorced or never married cannot be achieved in this fuller beget and raise the next generation MARRIAGE, PAGE 12 holds increase crime. Boys whose have lower grade-point averages, sense simply through the licit 12 FALL WEDDING / MARRIAGE SEPTEMBER 17, 2006

watching. They need to see us pose, that they are directing us The Hayloft confidently defend marriage in the toward love, goodness, renewal. In pews and in the public square. marriage, men and women come MARRIAGE In this context, the three most together in faith to make the future CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 urgent tasks for the church are to: happen. These are not private and • affirm the value of children in personal matters, but the shared If the church community suc- the mind of the Catholic commu- urgent business of the entire com- ceeded in finding the energy and nity munity. means to transmit a Catholic • develop ministries and pro- vision of marriage and family only grams to help distressed couples Receptions • Dances • Banquets to churchgoing Catholics and their avoid divorce and rebuild loving marriages • Off Premises Catering children, so that they became 10 percent more likely to marry, stay • help, support and teach • 10 Acres for Summer Picnics married, and have children who Catholic parents seeking to trans- mit their marriage vision to their The Pequignot Family since 1975 grow up with a similar commit- ment to building families, both the own children, in the face of an Maggie Gallagher is president of the Jim and Jill Griebel church and the public square increasingly confused and hostile Institute for Marriage and Public 15112 Brunson Road, Hoagland, Indiana would be transformed within 30 public square. Policy and a coauthor of “The (260) 639-7205 years. The task in renewing marriage Case for Marriage.” We can and must inspire, re- is no less than to renew, for this This material was provided by educate, serve and protect those generation and the next, faith in the Secretariat for Pro-Life Catholics who want to recommit love. Human beings desperately Activities, United States to a Catholic vision of marriage want to believe that our deepest Conference of Catholic Bishops, and family. The next generation is drives and longings have a pur- Washington, D.C.

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EDITORIAL International Day of Peace needed more COMMENTARY

TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. than ever Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, s the world and the United States remembers 9/11, a day that one IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] Acould say changed the thinking of most Americans — yes, we are vulnerable to attacks by terrorists — and its aftermath, it’s easy to In February of 1999, my hus- computer graphics. Her boys will be recognize that the United Nations International Day of Peace, cele- National Religious band found out he had prostate can- going on campus at a university. cer. This meant a month of radiation The power of prayer and support brated Sept. 21, is a good day to reflect on how we can be peacemak- Retirement Office in May and then the radioactive of family and friends has brought us ers. seed implant on July 14, which was to this happy place. A public thank Sister Jolene Heiden, a School Sister of Notre Dame who serves sends thanks the three-year anniversary of my you to God for all of his blessings. the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend as the director of the Office Dear Bishop D’Arcy, mother’s death. I knew she was Donna M. Carteaux of Spiritual Development and Evangelization, alerted Today’s Thank you for your diocesan watching over him. Fort Wayne Catholic that her order will join millions of people the world over to check for $149,079.23, which has Deb went through many months observe a day of peace and nonviolence. “Let us recommit our- been deposited in the Retirement of more chemo, bone marrow biop- Bishop Luers selves to the work of transformation ‘... to be transformed and to Fund for Religious account. This sies, central lines, remission twice, transform our world, bringing all to the oneness for which Jesus brings your total diocesan contribu- and relapse into the central nervous scholarship winner Christ sent,’” explained the material Sister Jolene provided. tions for all of the years of the col- system. Usually there is a 3 percent The United Nations actually established the day to be devoted lection to $2,238,576.65. The chance of this happening, and she thanks Msgr. Lester money has been recorded as part of did it twice. and commemorate and strengthen the ideals of peace both within The local doctors sent her to Dear Msgr. Lester, and among all nations and peoples in 1981. Sept. 21 was designated Appeal XIX for 2006. I am happy to have been selected Your generosity surely helps reli- Chicago to the doctor who wrote as the official celebration after the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the her protocol, and there was nothing to receive your scholarship to go gious address the many challenges towards my school tuition at Bishop United States in 2001. religious face as they age. Religious more to do. We had been told about The School Sisters of Notre Dame list as their first thing we can a bone marrow transplant as a last Luers High School. I’m sure it was today, as always, continue to make very hard to pick one essay, out of do to celebrate International Day of Peace is to pray for peace. an impact on our society. Even as resort. Now it wasn’t being dis- cussed. So, I went on the Internet all the students that entered their Interestingly, Father John Corapi, a popular television and radio they age, their commitment to the essays. I feel very blessed that my priest-personality, mentions the connection between the Blessed ministry of their community, their and found the top 10 university hos- pitals and showed it to the doctor essay was chosen and thank God for Mother and Islam in his September 2006 newsletter. In speaking of prayer and spiritual life are vibrant it. I know this means very much to testimony to the faithfulness they and said, “Do you call, or do I?” 9/11, Father Corapi says, “These are not ordinary times, and this is They called Anderson in me and to my family. not business as usual. We are at a crossroads in human history and promised so many years ago. Your I am the sixth child in a family commitment to them is a heartfelt Houston, Texas. In December of the time for Catholics and all Christians to act is now. All evil can 2000, Deb and her dad went to of 10. Three of my older siblings testimony to their faithfulness. Each attended Bishop Luers. I’m really ultimately be traced to its origin, which is moral evil. religious, young and old, are grate- Houston for a workup. One doctor “All of the political action, peace talks, international peacekeep- said yes. One said no. glad to be attending Luers, and your ful for your support! scholarship has really helped. ing forces, etc. will avail nothing if the underlying sickness is not Your support and the support of On March 2, 2001, Debbie had a bone marrow transplant and her As I stated in my essay, I still addressed. This is sin,” Father Corapi wrote. “One person at a time your Retirement Fund for Religious plan to run track, and I can’t wait hearts and minds must be moved from evil to good, from lies to coordinator, pastors, parish priests donor was her brother, Bob. Her sis- ter, Liz, wasn’t a close enough until Key Club starts. I already love truth, from violence to peace.” and deacons are essential to the Luers, and it’s only the first couple He says Islam is an Arabic word defined as “to make peace” and fund’s continued success. We are match. She wanted to do it, but it wouldn’t have worked. The doctor of weeks. I have a lot to look for- that violent extremists are living a contradiction today by resorting most grateful for all you do! You ward to, and I can’t wait to get stat- can surely rely on the prayers of the told me the day of transplant that to evil and terrorism. Deb wouldn’t make it. ed with everything. He asks everyone to pray for peace by praying the rosary. That over 37,000 religious now over age I just wanted to thank you for 70 and the ever increasing numbers I put all my trust in God and was a promise made to the shepherd children at Fatima. held on to that. giving me the opportunity to write of religious who will be retiring my essay. Thank you. Interestingly, Father Corapi mentions that the Islamic world has a very soon. May God bless you as After a long battle, four months great love for Mary. She is listed 30 times in the Koran. “No other in Houston, learning to walk all Nichole Martin only he can! Fort Wayne woman’s name is mentioned, not even that of Mohammed’s daugh- Gratefully, over again, some short-term memo- ter, Fatima,” Father Corapi writes. Sister Andreé Fries, CPPS ry loss, whooshing in her ear and As we honor Our Lady this October, the month of the rosary, let Executive Director great determination, we (I had to us be reminded that the rosary draws us closer to Mary’s Son, Jesus. National Religious stay with her as caregiver) came Retirement Office back home. Through the intercession of Mary, may we become bearers of peace It has been a battle to keep her in our own lives and to the world. Let us also pray for the sanctity alive, but it has strengthened our of life — that all life will be garnered with dignity from the moment family and made us extremely close of conception through natural death. as we protected Deb and fight the The healing hand of enemy, cancer. We all have been very active with the Introducing Today’s Catholic Podcast God Leukemia/Lymphoma society. The healing hand of God has led One’s life can change in the So often we hear from those who do not renew their subscrip- Deb to return to college with the blink of an eye. Ours did. tions to Today’s Catholic that “we don’t have time to read.” We help from the disability act to study know that many live their lives in a state of “information over- After several weeks of flu-like load.” It is necessary, however, to weed through the materials and symptoms and then some bruising, our daughter went to the family focus on helpful materials. We hope that you give value to what is doctor on the morning of Aug. 7, going on in the world, nation and at home in our diocese. 1998 at 11 a.m. By noon our fami- Blessed Mary of Jesus To reach these people, Today’s Catholic has begun to offer ly’s lives changed forever. Today’s Catholic Podcast, a 15-minute newscast that is download- Deb was diagnosed with Acute 1560-1640 able through iTunes to your computer and may also be heard on Lymphocytic Leukemia, which nor- feast – September 13 mally attacks children. Deb was a the diocesan Web site, www.diocesefwsb.org. The newscast is Born in Spain, Maria Lopez playable on iPods, many MP3 players or on your computer. 35 year old, single mother of two Today’s Catholic Podcast gives brief capsules of the news in sons, Eric 13 and Tom 12. Their de Rivas was brought up by the weekly issue and also includes a few features. father had been killed in an auto her paternal grandparents. We’re hoping that people on the go can find a few minutes to accident due to drunk driving in 1996. What a blow for the children. She had a Jesuit spiritual catch up with the diocesan news while they are running, working Deb was admitted to the hospital director, and at 17 entered the out in the gym or running errands. We know many log onto the that afternoon, and the process Discalced Carmelites. Despite Internet while at work, so why not listen in? began — bone marrow biopsies, This form of online broadcast, or podcast, is becoming a popu- chemo, semi isolation (we had to concerns about her health, lar tool of communication and is a revolutionary new tool of evan- wear gowns and masks because her she professed vows in 1578 gelization for the diocese. Obviously, our podcast cannot contain immune system was nil). after being championed by the news in the same depth as the newspaper. Therefore, for I explained to the boys that their St. Teresa of Avila. In her long, Today’s mom would loose her hair and eye- detailed information and comprehensive coverage, the productive life as a Carmelite, she served more than Catholic newspaper is still the official source for news and events lashes, but for every hair that was in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. lost, that was a cancer cell that was once as mistress of novices, subprioress and prioress. dead. They understood that explana- St. Teresa recognized the inner strength of Sister Mary tion. Months of protocol of bone mar- of Jesus, who had special devotion to the Sacred Heart row biopsies, daily chemo treat- of Jesus. She was beatifi ed in 1976. Today’s Catholic editorial board consists of Bishop John M. D’Arcy, ments and most importantly of all Ann Carey, Don Clemmer, Father Mark Gurtner, Father Michael Heintz, — lots of prayers. We had prayers © 2006 CNS Tim Johnson, Vince LaBarbera and Msgr. J. William Lester. from all over the world. SSaintsaints forfor Toodayday © 2005 CNS 15 SEPTEMBER 17, 2006 COMMENTARY

Voter sign-ups lag, rallies shrink as CATEQUIZ’EM hopes for immigration bill fade By Dominic Camplisson Sept.19 is the feast of St.Janarius.He is most famous nowadays for his WASHINGTON (CNS) — After a gathered in March, April and May. blood.This sanguinary quiz looks at blood. summer of sometimes vitriolic Participants and organizers of the 1.The term blood occurs in the Bible immigration debate, the massive campaign to pass comprehensive WASHINGTON a.rarely, as Jews tended to avoid mention of it rallies that drew hundreds of thou- immigration legislation said this b.at least 400 -500 times (depending on the translation of terms) sands of people to the streets of time around many people were c. never Washington, Los Angeles, Chicago afraid to come. LETTER and Phoenix in the spring seemed But Jaime Contreras, chairman PATRICIA ZAPOR 2.As early as Genesis,Jews were forbidden to eat meat a distant dream as Congress of the National Capitol returned to work in September. Immigration Coalition, said a.which had the blood still in it. Momentum from the Senate’s although it was much smaller than b.which was emptied of blood. passage in May of a comprehen- April’s, the Washington rally Sept. tion year, but no particular increase c.which had at one time included blood. sive immigration reform bill 7 still showed important strides in new voters over 2004, when appeared to lose steam over the were made in bringing people there were political party-run 3.As well as commenting on animal blood,the Lord stated “...If anyone sheds the summer after the House and together. The event drew people drives leading up to the presiden- blood of man,by man shall his blood be shed.”This is generally thought to refer to Senate failed to reconcile their from as far away as Florida and tial election. In most places, the a.ritual suicide. vastly different bills. A series of Massachusetts, he said. AP review found no evidence that b.causing the death (not just bleeding) of another person. Latinos are registering to vote at largely one-sided field hearings Meanwhile, ongoing programs c.ritual scarring as preparation for warfare. around the country gave headlines to register immigrant voters have higher rates. and TV coverage to opponents of been slow to bear fruit, according Contreras pointed out it’s a comprehensive legislation who are to an Associated Press review of time-consuming process for legal 4.This aspect of blood was apparently unknown to the Old Testament Jews: pushing for a bill that only deals registration figures from a handful residents to become naturalized a.the fact that blood is red. with enforcement. of major cities. After the spring citizens and register to vote. He b.the link between blood and life. Leaders of both the House and rallies and the passage of the encouraged those who aren’t eligi- c.the circulation of the blood. Senate held out little hope that any Senate bill, a coalition of organiza- ble to “knock on doors and get out kind of immigration legislation tions backing comprehensive the vote.” 5.In Deuteronomy,who do references to “the avenger of blood”refer to? would pass before Congress reform announced plans to seek 1 Leo Anchondo, national man- a.the next of kin of a person accidentally killed adjourns for final election cam- million new voters by 2008. ager of the Justice for Immigrants b.the government official, know as the Avenger for short paigning. The AP review of voter regis- campaign of the U.S. Conference Pro-immigrant rallies around tration in major cities with large of Catholic Bishops, said voter c.the first known serial killer Labor Day in the same cities that immigration rallies in the spring registration is not specifically part had drawn half a million or more found no sign of a boom in new of the church’s immigration cam- 6.In Jewish sacrifices the blood was normally people earlier attracted but a frac- voters. It found a slight uptick in a.poured around the base of the altar, or in some cases sprinkled tion of the optimistic throngs that some places over 2005, a nonelec- LETTER, PAGE 16 or smeared on the horns of the altar. b.heated and baked into blood sausages and distributed to the non Jews (aliens). Peter responds, ‘You are the Messiah!’ c.used in the preparation of vestments and articles used in the temple. Roman Catholic interpretation of Then Jesus tells the crowd that Revelation. God gives us the heal- discipleship means carrying per- 7.In most cases the animal whose blood was to be let,had to be without this ing and empowering grace so that sonal crosses. It is frank and a.a brain b.any blemish c.any value THE we can believe. somber. To follow Christ means However, we must ratify our the willingness to sacrifice even 8. The Letter to the Hebrews makes reference to ...“how much more will the blood of SUNDAY belief in our worthy Christian con- earthly life itself. Christ,who through the eternal spirit offered himself unblemished to God ...”Why do duct. It is not a question simply of scholars think that here again blood refers to sacrificial death,not just actual blood? GOSPEL following rules and regulations. Reflection a.Because as a divine being, Jesus would had not had actual Rather, it is to conduct ourselves MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION so that in everything we replicate Living the Christian life by blood. Christ. active acts of love and faith, all in b.Because crucifixion was not especially bloody, but was fatal. In the story from St. Mark’s reflection of Jesus, always has c.Because blood was seen as unclean and would not be men- Gospel, Jesus and the Apostles been challenging. Certainly the tioned in the Bible. 24th Sunday in have gone to the region of martyrs, from those who died in Caesarea Philippi. This region is ancient Rome to those dying today 9.Why was Jesus’requirement to the Jews that they had to drink his blood (the Bread Ordinary Time often in the news even today, and in Sudan, know very well this of Life Discourse) particularly shocking? it has been the scene of much vio- aspect of discipleship. a.Jews were expressly forbidden to consume blood by their reli- Mk 8:27-35 Blessedly, Americans do not lence in the past 30 years. In gen- gion, not just as a custom. This passage is one of several eral, it is the region now called the face this test of discipleship. But, similar sections in Trito-Isaiah. Golan Heights, territory claimed they face everyday the mighty b.Blood was only included in foods, which were for higher caste These sections together are called by modern Syria but taken militar- attacks to the Gospel from our cul- priests, not Jesus’followers. the Songs of the Suffering Servant. ily by Israel about 40 years ago. ture. We too must sacrifice if we c.The blood references 1 Hebrew were misunderstood by the Poetic and expressive, they figure Parts of it still are under Israeli wish to follow the Lord. Greek Speaking Jews as referring to the death penalty, which they in the liturgies of Holy Week and control. The fact is that, however the unanimously opposed. Good Friday because historically At the origin of the Jordan challenges come, overcoming Christians have applied them to River, it is picturesque and placid. opposition and being loyal to 10.Jesus was reported to have sweated blood while contemplating this: Christ, the Lamb of God. Christ results in peace in this life Such was the setting for this a.the disloyalty of his disciples led by Judas Who was in the mind of the powerfully revelatory reading. and joy in the life eternal. b.the might of the Romans in Judea author of Trito-Isaiah as these Jesus questions the apostles. His Our example is Jesus, the cru- songs were written? Was it the identity is the issue. They respond cified, the risen, so beautifully c.his imminent passion author? Was it another loyal and by reporting the various proposals depicted as the Suffering Servant. devotion follower of the covenant people put forward as to the Lord’s His story is of victory, not defeat, 11.When the Roman soldier pierced Jesus’side to verify that he was dead,blood flows who faced many difficulties? Was identity. “Some say John the life not death. out,but also this: it the Chosen People, the servant Baptist, others Elijah, others one of a.wine b.vinegar or “gall” c.water being a collective symbol for the prophets.” them? Then Jesus bluntly asks the 12.The blood of Jesus continues to be present in In any case, the picture is com- READINGS apostles about their thoughts as to a.the Holy Grail, on display in the Vatican Museum. plete. The servant is steadfast. the identity of the master. Note 24th week of ordinary time b.the Eucharist. Hardships and obstacles abound in that Peter speaks for the group. Monday: 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33 Ps the servant’s path to fidelity. But, Also note Peter’s firm answer. 40:7-10, 17 Lk 7:1-10 c.the Mandala, kept in an unknown location by the secretive God provides strength and guid- “You are the Messiah!” Tuesday: 1 Cor 12:12-14,27-31a Ps Templars. ance unfailingly. Jesus then gives the Twelve 100:1-5 Lk 7:11-17 Assured of God’s help, and res- Apostles a special lesson. It is one Wednesday: 1 Cor 12:31-13:13 Ps 13.What conclusions have been drawn about this phenomenon? olute in faith, the servant is of many occasions within the New 33:2-5,12,22 Lk 7:31-35 a.It is clearly a miracle since no other explanation is possible. undaunted in obeying God. Testament in which the apostles Thursday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13 Ps 19:2- b.It is an obvious trick using oil and dye to fool the gullible. For its second reading, the appear as special students. They church this weekend gives us a 5 Mtr 9:9-13 c.Opinion differ, some believe it to be supernatural, others natural, heard from Jesus lessons not given and some others a natural phenomenon with a supernatural passage from the Epistle of James. to the rank and file. They were Friday: 1 Cor 15:12-20 Ps 49:6-10, At the time of the Reformation, the special. 17-20 Lk 8:1-3 cause. differing opinions regarding texts When Peter interjects his own, Saturday: 1 Cor 15:33-37, 42-49 Ps ANSWERS: such as this reading literally human thinking into the discus- 50:10-14 Lk 8:4-15 1.b, 2.a, 3.b, 4.c, 5.a, 6.a, 7.b, 8.b, 9.a, 10.c, 11.c, 12.b, 13.c caused wars. It affirms the classic sion, Jesus reprimands him. 16 COMMENTARY SEPTEMBER 17, 2006 Couple is at odds with contraception Please pray for my wife and me.We There are many good books, Abortion destroys the physical existence at a given time, from a both acknowledge each other’s stance tapes and pamphlets on what is life of the unborn. Many forms of given set of parents. We are very on family planning,but unfortunately wrong with contraception. You can THAT’S contraception are also abortifa- special to him, and there are no we are on opposite sides of the NFP find them easily at One More Soul cient. When a mother decides to accidents involved. He has num- fence.Do you know of any tools for (www.OMSoul.com). Here is a A GOOD abort her child, she is clearly bered the very hairs on our head. brief list I would recommend to thwarting God’s plan for the life of God decided to allow us to working through the differences my you and your wife: her child. The soul of the aborted cooperate with him as pro-creators, wife and I have? We have a strong mar- “Birth Control and Christian QUESTION child continues to live. as bodied-persons who are fertile. riage ...we pray together every day ... Discipleship,” by John Kippley God planned for every concep- That always involves free will on but we keep coming up at odds on the (Couple to Couple League); tus to be born and to move along our part. God allows us to abuse issue of contraception.We both recog- “Contraception: Why Not?” A tape the trajectory of life. Once God our freedom, as in the case of con- nize this as the major issue of our mar- or CD by Dr. Janet Smith; “New In our Scripture study class I said that gives life, he does not take it back. traception and sterilization. But riage at the moment.In a sense it has Perspectives on Contraception,” by when couples contracept by artificial This applies also to stillborn babies that is exactly the nature of sin: the made us both focus more on the mar- Donald DeMarco Ph.D. (DeMarco means,many children were not permit- and miscarriages. Only God under- abuse of our freedom. explains how contraception sepa- ted to come into being.Because of this, stand these mysteries, and all life is riage,which is good,but neither of us rates people from their spouses, ultimately in his control. He seems likes that we disagree on this issue.We some people do not exist that God These questions were answered by from God, and even from their intended to be conceived.The opposi- to allow defects of physical nature are currently expecting our fourth own best interests); “Physicians to have their natural consequences. Benedictine Father Matthew (planned) child,so we have a few Healed” (personal stories of 15 tion said that,yes,life begins at con- God provides for these premature Habiger. He may be reached at months left before the issue of NFP has physicians who do not prescribe ception and some people do abort.But deaths. Their souls continue to [email protected] an opportunity to be put into practice contraception); and “Rethinking other than that,God does cause all live. again.My wife is from the medical Reproductive Medicine.” those to be born that he had planned Contraception prevents God Today’s Catholic welcomes ques- community;as such,she regards NFP as Your wife does not seem to be to be born.I think that God planned to from creating the full number of tions from readers to pose to a completely shoddy form of family well informed about the advanced create many more children,but he does children he has always intended to Father Richard Hire, Father planning.“A house divided against stage of the art of NFP. I suggest not go around the barriers of contra- give to a given couple. God knows Michael Heintz, Father Mark that she contact the Pope Paul VI how many children he has planned Gurtner and the Office of itself cannot stand.”This quote scares ception,or against the parents’will. 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SCRIPTURE SEARCH Zinedine Zidane vs. Jackie Robinson By Patricia Kasten Gospel for September 17, 2006 Mark 8:27-35 aving a decided prefer- Why, then, did the brilliant Following is a word search based on the Gospel reading ence for sports that recog- Zidane, the finest soccer player for the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle nize that God gave us of his generation, melt down at B: the hard teaching about the coming Passion. The H THE words can be found in all directions in the puzzle. opposable thumbs for a reason, I the crucial moment? “The only JESUS DISCIPLES CAESAREA tried to ignore the first phase of explanation,” according to M. CATHOLIC THE WAY HE ASKED WHO DO this past summer’s World Cup. Levy, “is that there was in this BAPTIST YOU SAY THE CHRIST SON OF MAN BE REJECTED ELDERS As luck would have it, though, I man a kind of recoil, an ultimate PRIESTS SCRIBES BE KILLED DIFFERENCE THREE DAYS PETER BEHIND ME spent most of the elimination inner revolt, against the living DENY CROSS FOLLOW ME round in Europe, where absorp- parabola, the stupid statue, the GEORGE WEIGEL tion into the quadrennial madness beatified monument” into which FOLLOW AFTER ME that besets most of the globe is he had been transformed by his unavoidable, unless you lock brilliant performance in the 2006 sportsmanship is analyzed into an BEK I LLEDENYB yourself up in the deepest cell of World Cup. This was, Homer- exercise in noble self-assertion, EDTHECHR I STD HPEYASUOYFL I the strictest Carthusian monastery Levy continued, “the man’s and a great but flawed athlete is IRDTHEWAYOWS you can find — and then outfit insurrection against the saint. A rescued from disgrace in order to N I JOCPDESLTC yourself with Bose noise-reduc- refusal of the halo that had been become ... what? A paladin of DEKSAEHLELS I tion earphones. So I watched the put on his head and that he then, “authenticity”? MS JCET JDBO I P World Cup final in Cracow with quite logically, pulverized with a It’s unlikely that we’ll ever ETWRSEEE IWTL my students in the Tertio head-butt, as though saying, ‘I know with certainty what Marco ASHOARSRRMPE Millennio Seminar on the Free am a living being not a fetish; a Materazzi said to Zinedine NTOSRHUSCEAS Society (who hailed from nine man of flesh and blood and pas- Zidane — but it doesn’t matter, AEDSEHSBSUBK different European countries and, sion, not this idiotic hologram, finally. Fifty-nine years ago, in NJONAMFONOSX with virtual uniformity, cheered this guru ... which soccer-mania the course of breaking baseball’s © 2006 Tri-C-A Publications for Italy over France — which was turning me into.’” color line, Jackie Robinson heard might tell President Chirac ... To which the only sensible racial slurs and death threats made for a much larger gathering, something). And I witnessed, live reply is a French noun that begins throughout a 154-game season — with loudspeakers set along sever- and in color, The Head-Butt with “m” and ends with “e” and and kept his mouth shut and his LETTER al blocks of the Mall, a large video Shown ‘Round the World, when rhymes with “scared.” fists to himself. The man who screen looming over an empty Zinedine Zidane, the French cap- Sport grips us precisely arguably did more for civil rights CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 stretch of lawn and stacks of tain, took offense at comments by because of its Homeric qualities: in America than any other unused American flags and signs Italy’s Marco Materazzi and got sport tests character as well as African-American, with the sole paign. Though many dioceses piled up near the stage. ejected from overtime by sending skill. Sport loses its profound exception of Martin Luther King, have long-established voter regis- Some in the crowd said their Materazzi to the ground with a human meaning, however, when Jr., didn’t take a Louisville tration drives, they’re usually con- friends were afraid of losing their sharp application of French crani- its moral texture gets warped. Ted Slugger to the heads of Ben nected to the bishops’ political jobs for taking time off work. um to Italian sternum. Williams, the Red Sox Hall of Chapman, Alvin Dark or other responsibility program. Others didn’t want to come to the A few days later, Bernard- Famer, was the American racist taunters. He played the Where immigration is con- attention of immigration authori- Henri Levy, the French philoso- Achilles precisely because he was game fiercely and proudly, and cerned, the church’s efforts instead ties for fear they’d be arrested and pher and political provocateur, flawed and ill-tempered and vul- conquered by winning, not by will continue to focus on educat- deported. A few from the took to the op-ed pages of the gar and great, and no one made whining. ing Catholics and the general pub- Washington area cited rumors of Wall Street Journal with a faux- excuses for his vulgarities and Bad sportsmanship is bad lic about the whole range of con- immigration arrests a day earlier in Homeric encomium to Zidane as crankiness: they were recognized, sportsmanship, period. If we try cerns, he said. parking lots where day laborers “a man more admired than the and criticized, for what they to explain it away, the nobility of In Washington Sept. 7, partici- gather in nearby Langley Park, pope, the Dalai Lama, and were, even as we applauded the sport is lost, and we’re left with pants offered a variety of explana- Md. Nelson Mandela put together,” a man who was quite possibly the psychobabble tarted up as the tions for the diminished crowd at Still others suggested there had “man of providence, a savior who greatest hitter ever, the patriot mock-heroics of the “self.” an afternoon rally and march near been too little notice of rallies was sought out, like Achilles in who sacrificed five years of his the Capitol. The hundreds of thou- which occurred close to a holiday his tent of grudge and rage, career to the service of his coun- and the start of the school year or George Weigel is a senior fellow of sands who stretched for blocks on because he was believed to be the try. Pity Zidane, then, for being the growing sense that Congress the Ethics and Public Policy the Mall in April had shrunk to far only one who could avert his put onto M. Levy’s psychiatric- will not pass an immigration bill Center in Washington, D.C. less than even 10,000. countrymen’s fated decline.” existentialist couch, where bad Preparations had clearly been this term. SEPTEMBER 17, 2006 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 17

BISHOP DWENGER HOSTS TAILGATE PARTY Bishop Dwenger High School in Fort Wayne will celebrate home- coming on Friday, Sept. 15, at Zollner Stadium. A tailgate party will begin at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $7 per person or $5 for children under 10 years old. The kickoff will be at 7 p.m. for the game between Sports Dwenger and South Side. Cougars, CYO action heats up with cross country, volleyball and football Kocks and Emma Satterthwaite defeated Holy Cross (0-2) by a down. Panthers BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN hold the top spots for the girls. score of 30-14 in the final game The Raiders from St. John, The Cardegles are preparing to of the day on Sunday, Sept. 3, at New Haven, remain undefeated as FORT WAYNE — This week, compete at the Huntington Zollner Stadium. they downed a scrappy JAT team remain as the Catholic Youth Organization Catholic Invite and the Wabash D’Angelo Fincher had a pair 8-0. The touchdown came in the (CYO) sports includes a report on Invitational yet this month. of touchdowns as did Marquel first quarter on a 6-yard run by the cross country success of the Cooper. Alex Stronczek scored 3- Nick McCarthy. Greg McCarthy undefeated Cardegles. With games beginning Volleyball opens 4 extra points. After two weeks of scored the point after and Mike Sept. 9, CYO volleyball is in full play, three teams remained McCarthy had an interception late swing. CYO volleyball is now in full unbeaten: St. John, Fort Wayne, in the game to seal the victory. ICCL teams swing. Matches started in the area St. John, New Haven, and St. CYO cross country on Saturday, Sept. 9. Games were Vincent. But that all changed CYO scoring leaders after BY ELMER J. DANCH held at four locations for the sev- with the games from Sept. 10 at This year the Cardegles, made enth and eighth grade girls in Bishop Luers field. three weeks of play: up of boys and girls from St. three different leagues — the The Panthers lost a close one Name School TDs SOUTH BEND — After two Charles and St. Jude, have 42 white (large school), blue (small to St. John, Fort Wayne 14-8. In Evan Feichter St. Vincent 6 weeks of intensive play in the cross country runners in school) and green (7). the loss, Evan Feichter threw 55 Nick McCarthy St. John NH 5 Inter-City Catholic League grades 5-8. They are In her first season as yards to Greg German for a D’Angelo Fincher St. John FW 4 (ICCL), both St. Anthony-St. coached by Dan varsity coach, Jacqui touchdown on a wide receiver Marquel Cooper St. John FW 3 Joseph football Panthers and the Kaufman, Scott Buckmaster has 11 screen. Conner Friesner kicked Mike McCarthy St. John NH 3 Corpus Christi Cougars popped Reiling, Dan players on her PB the extra point for St. Vincent (2- up as the undefeated co-leaders Leffers, Chris (Precious Blood) 1). Eagles’ touchdowns were Team Record in the schoolboy gridiron season. Kaufman, Brian roster. This includes scored by Stephen Kiermaier on St. John FW 3-0 Corpus Christi nipped Kaufman and Tim eight eighth graders an 80-yard run and seventh grad- St. John NH 3-0 Mishawaka Catholic in a 14-8 O’Connell. and three seventh er James Knapke on a 40-yard St. Vincent 2-1 nail biter behind the two touch- With three meets graders. In their first fumble recovery. Alex Stronczek St. Charles 2-1 down scoring of Mario Navarette under their belts, the blue league game hit the extra two. The Eagles are St. JAT 1-2 and Robbie Canul. Navarette Cardegles have been against Benoit, PB lost in now 3-0. St. Jude 1-2 broke away on a 23-spring. doing a fine job. Both the boys two close games, 20-25 and 17- St. Charles beat Holy Cross Queen of Angels/ Canul tallied on a 10-yard in the and the girls finished runner up in 25. Claire Cochran had four aces 22-16 in a double overtime Precious Blood 0-3 closely-fought contest. Cody a Leo four-way invitational. In a in the loss and Haley Smith two. thriller. Nick Taylor had two Holy Cross 0-3 Webber kicked the extra point. dual meet with Lane Middle Aryssa Shank-Anspach had a touchdowns in the victory. Ryan Ben Brewers scored on a 30- School, both the boys’ and girls’ block. Taylor blocked a punt and yard run for the Saints in the teams came out on top. This past Buckmaster said, “We are returned it for the other touch- third period and Andrew weekend in Columbia City at a working on it.” Her father and Davidson added the two-point 20-team invitational hosted by aunts all attended Precious Blood conversion. The fourth quarter Indian Springs Middle School where one of her aunts is current- was a nip-and-tuck tussle and Invitational, the boys finished ly the athletic director. CYO coaches are requested to e-mail neither team was able to get sixth and the girls placed seventh. within scoring distance. To date, the top five runners Week 2 football wrap-up fall sports scores to sports writer St. Anthony-St. Joseph staved for the boys are Andrew Eckrich, off a desperate St. Matthew Phil Schroeder, Billy McManus, In CYO football action, the Michelle Castleman attack to prevail in a typical Josh Underwood and Jacob Eagles from St. John, Fort defensive struggle, 12-7. Malmstrom. Kate Kinley, Jenny Wayne-Benoit Academy-St. at [email protected] Sean Hart rifled two touch- Colone, Gabrielle Ferro, Natalie Joseph, Hessen Cassel (2-0) down passes of 20 and 17 yards to Peter Gillis who snatched the ball from two defenders. Chase Parker electrified the crowd with a 65-yard touchdown dash for the Blazers in the second half. Holy Cross-Christ the King won over Holy Family, 40-12, as Max Matthew tossed two touch- down passes to Andrew Presnal of 37 and 40 yards. Conner Demarais, Nick Matthews and Jonathon Daniel also scored for the victors. A.J. Fitzpatrick kicked five conversions for the Crusaders. Collin Skodinski scored on a 15-yard run for Holy Family. Zachary Fozo closed out the scoring with a 5-yard touchdown run. Standings Team Record St. Anthony- St. Joseph 2-0 Corpus Christi 2-0 Mishawaka Catholic 1-1 Holy Cross- Christ the King 1-1 St. Matthew 0-2 Holy Family 0-2 18 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC SEPTEMBER 17, 2006

him within seconds if his heart rate in the 1950s, as a fictional private and profanity, some discreet vio- Following the basic outline of the drops. Co-writers and directors eye (Adrien Brody) tries to deter- lence with blood and partial shad- original, minus the eroticism and Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor mine whether the death was indeed owy nudity. The USCCB Office for adding a feminist twist, director MOVIE load on the bloody video-game- suicide, or murder at the hands of Film & Broadcasting classification Neil LaBute generates some sus- style action in an empty and mind- his opportunistic starlet girlfriend is L — limited adult audience, pense in his cerebral approach, but CAPSULES less exercise. Excessive and graph- (Robin Tunney), or by a studio films whose problematic content overall the film is a bland and ic violence and gore, lewd sexual executive with mob connections many adults would find troubling. unnecessary retread, more hokey NEW YORK (CNS) – Following are content, vulgar humor, recurring (Bob Hoskins) married to his para- The Motion Picture Association of than creepy as the story progresses. partial nudity, drug use and perva- mour (Diane Lane). Director Allen America rating is R — restricted. Some disturbing images, including recent capsule reviews issued sive rough and crude language and Coulter’s film (from Paul Under 17 requires accompanying a burning human sacrifice, pagan by the U.S. Conference of profanity. The USCCB Office for Bernbaum’s fanciful script) will be parent or guardian. rituals, an instance of rough lan- Catholic Bishops’ Office for Film & Broadcasting classification of interest to fans of the guage and scattered crude expres- is O — morally offensive. The “Superman” series and those “The Wicker Man” (Warner Bros.) sions and profanity. The USCCB Film and Broadcasting. Motion Picture Association of intrigued by Hollywood lore, but Uninspired remake of the 1973 Office for Film & Broadcasting America rating is R — restricted. there are no conclusive answers, cult thriller, here transposed from classification is A-III — adults. The “Crank” (Lionsgate) Under 17 requires accompanying and the anachronistic expletives Scotland to the Pacific Northwest, Motion Picture Association of Noisy and endlessly unpleasant parent or adult guardian. (the f-word and s-word were not about a policeman (Nicolas Cage) America rating is PG-13 — parents action film about a Los Angeles hit used so commonly in the 1940s and who, investigating the disappear- strongly cautioned. Some material man (Jason Statham) who must “Hollywoodland” (Focus) ‘50s), and overdone sleazy milieu ance of a young girl, becomes may be inappropriate for children keep in perpetual motion after he Dark speculative story about the will be a turnoff to many. Strong entangled in the strange goings-on under 13. finds out that a rival thug (Jose mysterious death of George Reeves sexual themes, nongraphic sexual of a secretive island community of Pablo Cantillo) has poisoned him (a convincing Ben Affleck), the encounters including adultery, per- modern pagans led by a mysterious with a substance designed to kill actor who played Superman on TV vasive rough and crude language matriarch (Ellen Burstyn).

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Box 11169, Fort Wayne months, St.John the Our Lady of Hungary Constance M.Riedel, Evangelist Fort Wayne 46856; or e-mail: [email protected]. Events that require an admission charge Margery M.Wollmers, 76, Most Precious or payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please Ligonier 80, Holy Cross Blood call our advertising sales staff to purchase space. Marion L.Rohm, 87, Rosina C.Severin, 99, St.Patrick St.Charles Borromeo St. Thomas Aquinas series First annual fall fest Fort Wayne. Come experience Mishawaka Huntington — Ss. Peter and Paul Decatur — St. Mary of the “The Real Thing” with Bishop Eileen Smith, 78, Benita Rose Schultz, Parish will begin a series of talks Assumption Church will have a John M. D’Arcy, Frankie and the St.Jude 82, St.Joseph to deepen their faith on Sunday, Fall Fest on the church parking lot Holy Rollers, Father Mark Sept. 17. The Art of the Rosary: located at Fourth and Monroe Gurtner and Catholic friends Melissa M.Yarger, 15, Alfred C.Verbeke, 77, Teaching the Faithful to Pray” by Streets on Saturday, Sept. 30 and from all around. XLT is praise and St.Vincent de Paul St. Bavo Dr. Esperanca Camara (from the Sunday, Oct. 1. On Saturday, worship music, reflection and University of Saint Francis) will Mass at 4 p.m. will be followed time with Jesus in the Blessed Lavone E.Crosley, 88, New Haven speak at 5 p.m. in Gollner Hall by fajita dinners ($7 presale call Sacrament with more praise and St.Henry Robert S.Hake, 81, with refreshments to follow. The Abby at (260) 724-8794, limited worship. XLT appeals to high St.John the Baptist talk is free. This talk will focus quantity at door $8), food tents, school and college age Catholics on the history of the rosary and beer/wine available, Texas to draw them into deep worship, the use of images in its dissemi- Hold’Em (5:15-6:15 registration), but everyone is welcome and nation and practice during the a silent auction and music by encouraged to come. Seeing the Middle Ages and Renaissance. It “Main Street Jazz” at 5 p.m. and young people’s energy and enthu- “Funeral Costs? will examine how artists used “Endgame” from 7-10 p.m. On siasm for their faith is inspiring Ever wonder how much is fact or fiction?” their creative abilities to assist Sunday, Mass at 11 a.m. will be and contagious. the faithful in prayerful medita- followed by pulled pork dinner, Funeral pre-arrangements are We invite you to ask us about tion. For information call Jerid at food tents, beer/wine available, Fish fry and salad bar just one way to make clear- costs regarding burial and (260) 358-0411. children’s games, bingo and music South Bend — St. Adalbert headed decisions and still keep cremation services as low as by L and L Karaoke from noon to Parish will have an all-you-can- the finance under your control. Rummage sale planned 4 p.m. and “Popple” at 4 p.m. eat fish fry and salad bar on Our numerous funeral arrange- $1,450.00 South Bend — The St. Matthew Friday, Sept. 22, from 3:30 to ments provide a wide selection HASA will have a rummage sale Singles to meet at St. Elizabeth 7:30 p.m. in the Heritage Center. of plans to accommodate your on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 8 Fort Wayne — The GAP, a Adults and carry-out $7, children a.m. to 1 p.m. in the school gym Catholic-Christian singles group (5-12) $3, children under 5 free. emotional and financial needs. located at 1015 E. Dayton St. for men and women in their 40s The Hickey family for nearly For information call Michelle through 60s will meet on Friday, Basic tenants of Islamic faith presented 70 years has dealt with varied Funeral Homes Quinn at (574) 233-4331 or Lisa Sept. 15, at 7 p.m. in St. Fort Wayne — The adult educa- and different circumstances in & Cremation Services - Since 1937 Brammer at (574) 231-9293. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish hall tion committee of St. Jude handling funeral arrangements. 17131 Cleveland Road for group dancing. Partners are Parish, corner of State and And we’re ready to help you 3616 East Jefferson Blvd., South Bend Light Weigh orientation meeting not required. There will be clog- Randallia, will sponsor Sabah at any time. 289-1000 New Haven — A Light Weigh ging and line dancing lessons Al-Saud, of the Islamic Center to orientation meeting will be held provided by a professional speak on the Basic Tenants of at St. John the Baptist Parish dancer. Please bring a snack or the Islamic Faith on Monday, Center Monday, Sept. 18, at 6:30 drink to share. For more informa- Sept. 25, at 7 p.m. in the south p.m. Come learn how you can tion call (260) 432-7346 or e- hall. become spiritually and physical- mail [email protected]. ly fit. For information call Pat at Little Flower Holy Hour (260) 493-6355. Office of Youth Ministry hosts XLT Fort Wayne — Father Ron evening Rieder, OFM, Cap., pastor of Ss. Polish heritage dinner to be held Fort Wayne — The Office of Peter and Paul Parish, will cele- South Bend — The Central Youth Ministry will host its first brate the holy hour at Polish-American Organization diocesan-wide XLT (exalt) on MacDougal Chapel on Tuesday, (CENTRALA) will have a Thursday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m. at Sept. 19, at 7:15 p.m. Polish heritage dinner on St. Mary Church in downtown Sunday, Oct. 8, at 1:30 p.m. at the Z.B. Falcon Hall, 323 S. Sheridan St., for the benefit of providing medical help for Polish children. 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Trust Fund 20 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC SEPTEMBER 17, 2006 Catholic Charities worker takes first hand look at refugee camp

BY KAY COZAD live. Chan recalls his own life as a refugee but reports the camp he visited, Maela Refugee Camp, was FORT WAYNE — Burma, a coun- much larger than the one he was try located in southeastern Asia retained in. Maela stands about that is no larger than the state of five miles from the Burma border Texas, is home to over 47 million in hilly, Thai territory. Reportedly people. Sixty-eight percent of the the largest of nine refugee camps, population is Burmese and include it shelters 48,000 of those in exile. smaller ethnic groups such as the Upon arrival and following Karens and Shans. The govern- required security procedures, Chan ment, a military junta, is an was transported to Maela Camp by oppressive military dictatorship the Karen organization. The condi- and many ethnic Karens flee to the tions, he reports, were far worse border country of Thailand to than he had anticipated. Row upon escape the civil war fighting row of one-room bamboo huts between the rebels and the lined the dirt streets, each divided Burmese troops. into two areas, one specified for According to the World cooking, the other for living and Factbook, in 2005, Thailand shel- sleeping. The refugees slept in tered 121,000 Burmese refugees, hammocks or directly on the bam- but was unable to accept them per- boo floors of the cramped huts. No manently. Several United States water or sewer systems were in agencies have played a vital role in place. the resettlement of these refugees, The stench, he says, was over- including Catholic Charities in the whelming. According to the testi- Diocese of Fort Wayne-South mony of Resettlement Director of Bend. the U.S. Conference of Catholic The Catholic Charities Refugee Bishops Anastasia Brown, “much Resettlement Program (RRP) of of the assistance in the camps is Fort Wayne offers refugees servic- provided by a coalition of non es ranging from reception and governmental organizations known PHOTOS PROVIDED BY NYEIN CHAN placement to job development and as the Thailand Burma Border advocacy. Nyein Chan, once a Consortium (TBBC).” Water for Nyein Chan sits with refugee children during his visit to Maela Refugee Camp in Thailand. The children there Burmese refugee himself, is direc- consumption was brought into weave cloth to earn money to buy food for their families. tor of RRP and has worked dili- camp for distribution once a day. A gently to establish between 160 well with a pump provided the and 250 refugees each of the past water rationed for washing clothes staples brought in by the TBBC Nation’s High Commissioner for explaining the importance of fill- several years from countries like and bathing. Central to the area are sometimes purchased at the Refugees (UNHRC). Currently ing out each affidavit of support Bosnia, Vietnam, Africa and his was a dirt yard designated for the local camp store, with money sent 3,000 refugees wait to enter Maela form with the utmost accuracy. homeland, Burma. children’s play. And although from resettled relatives or earned Camp. Many, whose family members almost 90 percent of the Burmese from selling the cloth the children Chan was able to meet with are already in the U.S., wish to file nation embraces Buddhism, the weave, to supplement the lean diet some relatives of for family Travels to Thailand camp had established a bamboo, After working with so many of these displaced people. resettled reunification. Christian church complete with a Burmese refugees, Chan chose to But, Chan says, these are the Burmese This, says Chan, bamboo cross. travel back overseas to Thailand lucky ones, as thousands of other refugees he is requires differ- The refugees, both young and this past July to visit a refugee Burmese try to survive without acquainted with Maela stands about five ent forms than old, survive on fish caught from camp in hopes of gaining first work, housing, food or water out- in the Fort resettlement and the nearby river and cooked on hand knowledge of the conditions side the camps in hopes of gaining Wayne area. may provide a open fires fueled with handmade miles from the Burma under which the Karen refugees refugee status from the United Their question, better chance charcoal. Rice, onions and other along with the for their accept- others’ in exile, border in hilly, Thai ance into the was the same: U.S. “When will we territory. Reportedly the Chan contin- be resettled in ued to encour- the United age the refugees States?” largest of nine refugee to remain in the Following the camps where terrorist attacks their basic sur- of 9/11 the gov- camps, it shelters 48,000 vival needs are ernment refused met and voca- all resettlement. of those in exile. tional training A one-time for the children waiver from the is provided, U.S. government with reminders last year finally of all those who allowed 9,300 refugees from one live outside the camps with little of the smaller camps to resettle hope. here. Upon returning to his home in “I feel badly for these people,” America, Chan took time to reflect says Chan. “I can’t answer their on all that he had seen at Maela questions.” He can, however, pro- Refugee Camp. The memory of vide them with the reassurance the oppressive poverty these peo- that Catholic Charities and other ple endure has inspired him to worldwide organizations will con- begin the process of soliciting tinue to supply food and water as donations specifically for them. He they work toward empowering the is hopeful to partner with area government to allow more churches and ministries in creating refugees to come to America. ways to ship donated clothes and Approximately one third of the other items to the displaced fami- refugees in the nine camps along lies there. the western border of Thailand are And Nyein Chan, once a unregistered. Chan made it clear to refugee himself, is praying. “I’ve the families he met with at Maela seen them with my own eyes, Nyein Chan, center, director of the Refugee Resettlement Program at Catholic Charities, visits with families in Camp that they must be registered how difficult it is for them to sur- their one-room bamboo hut located in Maela Refugee Camp in Thailand. to gain resettlement status, vive. I am praying for them.”