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March 1, 2019 Vol. 54 No. 4 March 2, 2018  Prayer Vigil 7:00 P.M. at Holy Name of Jesus Church, Harrisburg. This will include a live enactment of the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary by young people from throughout the Diocese, similar in many ways to the Living Way of the Cross. This event will replace the traditional Palm Sunday Youth Mass and Gathering for 2018. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

March 3, 2018  Opening Mass for the Anniversary Year 10:00 A.M. at Holy Name of Jesus Church, Harrisburg. Please join Bishop Gainer as celebrant and Homilist to begin the anniversary year celebration. A reception, featuring a sampling of ethnic foods from various ethnic and cultural groups that comprise the faithful of the Diocese, will be held immediately following the Mass.

August 28-September 8, 2018  Pilgrimage to Ireland Join Bishop Gainer on a twelve-day pilgrimage to the Emerald Isle, sponsored by Catholic Charities. In keeping with the 150th anniversary celebration, the pilgrimage will include a visit to the grave of Saint Patrick, the Patron Saint of the Diocese of Harrisburg. Participation is limited.

November 3, 2018  Pilgrimage to Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception SAVE THE DATE for this diocesan pilgrimage to the Basilica in Washington, D.C. Additional details will be forthcoming.

March 3, 2019  Closing Mass for Anniversary Year CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS Frank KuchinskiIn thereceives afternoon a vessel with at breadHoly from Name Bishop of Ronald Jesus Gainer Church, during the Harrisburg. Rite of Institution of Acolytes Feb. 24 at St. Catherine Labouré Church in Harrisburg. Thirty-sevenPlease join men Bishop in the Diocese’s Gainer Permanent as celebrant Diaconate andFormation homilist Program for were this installed special as Acolytes, Mass indicative to conclude of their new ministry at the altar. our year-long anniversary celebration. CandidatesFor more for information: Permanent www.hbgdiocese.org/150 Diaconate Installed as Acolytes in Next Step toward Ordination By Rachel Bryson, M.S. Formation Program were installed as “It is a joy for us to gather today, on crowd. He added that we are all called The Catholic Witness Acolytes on Sunday, Feb. 24 at St. Cath- this Sunday to celebrate this institu- to break the cycle of fear, vengeance erine Labouré Church in Harrisburg. tion of your husbands and fathers,” said and hate. Surrounded by the love and support Joy and answering the call to service Bishop Ronald W. Gainer, who was the “Often, we work by the model of, of family, pastors and friends, 37 men was spoken of frequently throughout principal celebrant and homilist for the ‘You scratch my back and I’ll scratch in the Diocese’s Permanent Diaconate the Mass. Mass. “We need days like this to remind yours,’” said Bishop Gainer. “There is us of such willingness to serve.” a negative side to this thinking. Accord- After each candidate was presented, ing to that logic, if you hurt me, I will IN THIS EDITION Bishop Gainer spoke to the men and hurt you.” Pages 4 and 5 – Summit their families about the calling they had The Old Testament reading from affirms need to hold answered. He explained that the Gospel Samuel offers a perfect example of this. reading from Luke is both simple and David has an opportunity to eliminate bishops accountable complex, and calls us to be more like his enemy, King Saul, but chooses to Page 6 – CRS Rice Bowl God. Sometimes, we may find ourselves break the cycle. recipes return for Lent asking “What was I thinking?” after Bishop Gainer added that when mak- Pages 8 and 9 – Catholic making decisions. ing decisions of how we will treat peo- Charities’ annual report “I hope our candidates are not think- ple, we can choose to live by grace. ing that,” Bishop Gainer said to the More DIACONATE, page 3 2 - The Catholic WITNESS • March 1, 2019 DIOCESAN NEWS Deacon Martin McCarthy Laid to Rest Deacon Martin Patrick a master’s degree in public Sunbury in 1999. He returned to Our Lady Surviving, in addition to his wife, Maryrose McCarthy, 71, of Mount Car- administration from Shippens- of Lourdes in 2009 and served as principal B. McCarthy, are a daughter, two grandchil- mel Township passed away burg University. and administrator until his retirement in No- dren, a sister, two brothers-in-law, a sister- Feb. 14 at his home. On Sept. 27, 1975, in St. Jo- vember 2017. in-law, a nephew and two nieces. He was Born in Ashland on March seph’s Church in Locust Gap, He was accepted into the Permanent preceded in death by his parents, a sister and 3, 1947, he was the son of the he married the former Maryrose Diaconate program for the Diocese of Har- a brother-in-law. late Martin Vincent and Elea- Breslin, who survives him. risburg and was ordained a deacon in May A Mass of Christian Burial was concel- nor (Devine) McCarthy. In his early 40s, he became a 2010. Deacon McCarthy was assigned to ebrated Feb. 23 in Our Lady of Mount Car- He graduated from St. history teacher at Our Lady of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, where he mel Church, Mount Carmel. Bishop Ronald Mark’s Seminary in Erie, Lourdes High School in Coal served until his death. Gainer was the principal celebrant, with Pa., in 1965. He received a Township and dean of students Deacon McCarthy was instrumental in Father Francis J. Karwacki, pastor, and Fa- BS in political science from in 1992, a position he held un- the success of the parish’s annual summer ther Andrew Stahmer, pastor of Holy Angels Temple University in 1969 til 1999. During this time, he festival. He was president of the St. Vincent Parish in Kulpmont, as concelebrants. Burial and was employed by the pursued and his master’s of de Paul Society and a 4th Degree Knight of was in All Saints Cemetery, Elysburg. Philadelphia Police Depart- Deacon Martin education degree at Blooms- the Bishop Lawrence Schott Knights of Co- Expressions of sympathy can be made to ment for six years. He went Patrick McCarthy burg University and went on to lumbus Council 628. He was also known as Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School, 2001 on to be a special investigator acquire his principal certifica- “Meteorologist at Lourdes,” predicting daily Clinton Ave., Coal Township, PA 17866 or in the Pennsylvania Inspector General’s Of- tion at Bucknell University in 1998. He was weather and subsequent school delays and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 47 S. fice in Harrisburg. At this time, he received appointed principal at St. Monica School in closings. Market St., Mount Carmel, PA 17851.

Bishop Gainer’s Job Opening ~ Social Media Specialist The Diocese of Harrisburg is seeking a So- Professional Experience: Public Calendar cial Media Specialist, responsible for providing • At least 3 years of relevant experience creative and technical expertise in planning, • Minimum of 2 years of experience producing, and implementing high-quality using digital platforms for communication/ • March 1 – Holy Family Radio fundraiser dinner, Sheraton multimedia materials across several platforms in an integrated fashion. As a member of the public relation purposes Harrisburg-Hershey, 7 p.m. Diocese’s communication department, the spe- • Experience with video editing systems • March 2 – Mortel Foundation High Hopes for Haiti Gala, Purcell cialist will develop and maintain a robust online Friendship Hall, Hershey, 6 p.m. presence, specifically with social media, while Application Instructions: also assisting with digital press materials, web- th Please submit a cover letter, résumé, salary • March 3 – Closing Mass for the 150 Anniversary of the Diocese of site content development, media production, Harrisburg, Good Shepherd Church, Camp Hill, 3 p.m. and operation of the Diocese’s Cable TV chan- requirements and a link to an online portfolio nel and radio programs. demonstrating digital communication experi- • March 7 – Sacrament of Confirmation, St. Margaret Mary Church, ence to Rachel Bryson, at rbryson@ Harrisburg, 7 p.m. Education/Training: hbgdiocese.org. • March 9 – Sacrament of Confirmation, Holy Name of Jesus Church, • Bachelor’s degree in public relations, For best consideration, please submit all Harrisburg, 10 a.m. journalism, communication or similar field. • An equivalent amount of work experience materials no later than April 12, 2019. • March 10 – Rite of Election, St. Patrick Cathedral, Harrisburg, in the communication industry may be Full job description at www. 4 p.m. considered in lieu of a degree. hbgdiocese.org/jobs • March 12 – 65th Anniversary Mass for Good Shepherd School, Camp Hill, 8:30 a.m. Job Opening ~ Superintendent of Schools The Diocese of Harrisburg is seeking the • At least five years’ experience next Superintendent of Schools to provide ad- teaching in a Catholic school Bishop Gainer’s Listening ministrative leadership for 37 schools serving 10,000 students within 15 counties of Central Application Process: Session in Berwick Rescheduled Pennsylvania. The Superintendent of Schools • Complete the Diocesan Professional will lead a team of assistant superintendents Employee Application found on the Diocesan Due to inclement weather, the lis- from Bishop Gainer and retired Penn- and principals in carrying out the Diocesan website: www.hbgdiocese.org/catholic-schools/ tening session at Immaculate Con- sylvania State Police Capt. Janet Mc- Educational mission, while being responsible employment-applications ception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Neal, recently hired to oversee the for students achieving academic excellence in • Provide a current résumé, a Pastor’s Letter Parish, 1730 Fowler Ave. in Berwick youth protection efforts of the Dio- our pre-kindergarten, elementary and second- of Recommendation, required clearances, an on Feb. 20 was postponed. The ses- cese. Following their brief remarks, ary schools. essay on the Mission of Catholic Education sion will now be Thursday, March 14 the floor will be opened for questions and your interest in this key position at 6:30 p.m. and comments. Minimum Requirements: This is the final in the schedule In order to make the session wel- • Active and practicing member Submit Application Packet information of listening sessions Bishop Ron- coming and to encourage discussion, of the Catholic Church by March 15, 2019 to: ald Gainer has held throughout the video and audio recording will not be • Strong knowledge of and belief in Secretary for Education the philosophy, doctrine and teaching Attn: Superintendent Application Diocese. He encourages anyone with permitted. mission of the Catholic Church Diocese of Harrisburg questions regarding the Grand Jury If you were unable to attend a ses- • Master’s Degree in Education, 4800 Union Deposit Road Report, the Diocese’s response to sion but would still like to ask Bish- or a related field Harrisburg, PA 17111 abuse, our path forward, or any other op Gainer a question, please email • A least five years’ experience as a 717-657-4804, ext. 222 questions or concern to attend. The your question to AskBishopGainer Catholic School administrator (principal) [email protected] session will include opening remarks @hbgdiocese.org.

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Send us your old and to be loyal and true witnesses for Christ in Photojournalist: new addresses via mail or our daily living, spiritual and temporal, in Chris Heisey e-mail. Allow three weeks for private and in public. [email protected] delivery to resume. www.hbgdiocese.org DIOCESAN NEWS March 1, 2019 • The Catholic WITNESS - 3 Diaconate Continued from 1 “We must let Christ and his love be in that space [of decision making],” he said. This message of allowing Christ and his grace to enter that space where de- cisions are made is something all of us should heed. When speaking to the Acolyte can- didates, Bishop Gainer said these men have already been serving in a compan- ion role as a husband and father. “But today, you become companions to our priests and deacons,” said Bishop Gainer, adding that it is absolutely nec- essary to be a true companion with our risen Lord. “You must be a companion in order to accompany others on their journey to eternal life.” After the message to the candidates, each candidate was presented to Bish- op Gainer, who gave him a vessel with bread while saying, “Take this vessel with bread for the celebration of the Eu- Deacon Richard Wentzel presents charist. Make your life worthy of your the Book of the Gospels during service at the table of the Lord and of the Mass. his Church.” Institution into the Ministry of Aco- lyte is one of the steps on the path to- ward ordination. Acolyte means “atten- The 37 candidates prepare to process into St. Catherine dant” in Greek, and is indicative of the Labouré Church for Holy Mass with the Rite of Institution of The Acolytes new role the men now have in serving Acolytes. Please pray for these men and their at the altar. families as they prepare for Diacon- These duties include aiding the dea- con and the priest in liturgical celebra- ate Ordination in the spring of 2020. tions; distributing Communion as an Steven L. Auchey Extraordinary Minister in the absence of Thomas W. Ballinger a deacon or priest; exposing the Blessed David A. Barto Sacrament for adoration by the faithful Shawn A. Biter in the absence of a deacon or priest; and instructing the faithful who serve in li- Alex A. Bogdanoff turgical celebrations. Acolytes may also Virgilio A. Centenera distribute Communion outside of Mass Joseph Cingle and participate in the care of the sick. Chris J. Darrup The men who were installed as Aco- lytes will now spend a little more than Michael R. Derois a year assisting at their local parishes. Brian G. Fabian Their Ordination to the Diaconate will Carl B. Freidhoff be in the spring of 2020. Joseph M. Gusherowski Thomas A. Hewitt James V. Koch David Barto looks to the altar Walter J. Kozlowski as Bishop Ronald Gainer Frank A. Kuchinski elevates the Holy Eucharist. James Lawson CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS Christopher D. Livelsberger Patrick A. McCormack Michael D. McGovern Jorge L. Nazario Samuel D. Nicola Thomas E. Owsinski Carlos Pichardo Stephen P. Pichler Henry J. Reese Chad M. Reigel Jorge L. Reyes William D. Roesch Scott A. Root George B. Salzmann Richard D. San Severino Daniel R. Signore, III Francis J. Skorija Armando Torres, Jr. Anthony J. Weaver, Jr. Robert P. Wislock 4 - The Catholic WITNESS • March 1, 2019 CHURCH NEWS Cardinal Cupich Asks for New Structure to Ensure Bishops’ Accountability By Cindy Wooden survivor or survivors of abuse. The meeting Catholic News Service included testimony from survivors, and the main speakers and the survivors gathered The Catholic Church needs “new legal outside the meeting all insisted that listening structures of accountability” for bishops ac- to the victims is the first step. cused of sexual abuse or of negligence in handling abuse allegations, Cardinal Blase J. In general, Cardinal Cupich suggested each Cupich of Chicago told the Vatican summit bishops’ conference “establish standards for on safeguarding. conducting the investigations of bishops,” Addressing Pope Francis and some 190 which, he said, “should involve and consult presidents of bishops’ conferences, heads of lay experts.” Eastern Catholic churches, religious supe- The Catholic faithful should know how riors and officials of the Roman Curia Feb. to report allegations of abuse or negligence 22, Cardinal Cupich provided details of what involving a bishop, he said, and should in- some people have described as a “metropoli- volve “independent reporting mechanisms in tan model” of accountability, although he in- the form of a dedicated telephone line and- sisted the model would involve laypeople. or web portal service to receive and transmit Church territories are grouped into prov- the allegations directly to the apostolic nun- inces with an archdiocese, which is the met- cio,” who is the pope’s representative in the ropolitan see, and neighboring dioceses. Un- country, and to the metropolitan or to a panel der the current law governing the Latin-rite of lay experts, depending on the system de- Church, the archbishop or cardinal leading signed by the local bishops. the metropolitan see has very little respon- CNS/VATICAN MEDIA Cardinal Cupich’s model mirrored in many sibility for the province; that would change Pope Francis, Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago and Cardinal Oswald ways the procedure used for investigating an under Cardinal Cupich’s proposal. Gracias of Mumbai, India, attend the second day of the meeting on the protection allegation against a priest. He would have The guidelines also would name an alter- of minors in the Church, at the Vatican Feb. 22, 2019. a metropolitan archbishop and lay review nate – perhaps the neighboring metropoli- board, or at least lay experts, conduct an tan or the senior diocesan bishop – in cases important for ensuring outreach to and fol- discipline on sexual abuse,” the cardinal told initial review of the allegations. If the alle- where the accused is the metropolitan arch- low up with the victim; and the U.S. bishops’ the summit. gation seemed credible – or as the cardinal bishop. proposal was voluntary, whereas his would Cardinal Cupich said the need for a sys- said, “has even the semblance of truth” – the The proposal made by Cardinal Cupich at be obligatory. tem where bishops, aided by lay experts, hold metropolitan would request from the Vatican the Vatican summit on child protection and Responding to questions about trusting other bishops accountable could be seen in the authority to begin a full investigation; the the clerical abuse scandal was similar to one bishops to investigate brother bishops, Car- the events of “this past year,” presumably Vatican approval is necessary because, ac- he made in November to the full U.S. Con- dinal Cupich said that is another reason why referring to the Pennsylvania grand jury re- cording to Church law, only the pope investi- ference of Catholic Bishops. he insisted laypeople be involved in receiv- port on abuse and the case of former Cardinal gate and discipline a bishop. The cardinal also included elements of ing and investigating allegations; it is essen- Theodore E. McCarrick, who, in 2018, was The results of the full investigation would proposals the U.S. bishops had planned to tial for the transparency of the system. found to be credibly accused of the sexual be forwarded to the Vatican, which deter- vote on in November, but the Vatican had Cardinal Cupich’s presentation at the sum- abuse of a minor and was dismissed from the mines whether a trial is warranted and how it asked them to hold off until after the Feb. mit focused on increasing accountability but clerical state in February after being found should be conducted. 21-24 Vatican summit. The common ele- doing so in a “synodal” fashion by including guilty. Archbishop Charles Scicluna of Malta, ments included setting up a toll-free number laypeople “in a discernment and reform that “This past year has taught us that the sys- who handles abuse cases as adjunct secre- or website for reporting bishops and estab- penetrates throughout the Church” and by tematic failures in holding clerics of all rank tary of the Congregation for the Doctrine of lishing a fund to pay for investigations of formulating laws and procedures that flow responsible are due in large measure to flaws the Faith, told reporters later, “the supreme bishops accused of abuse or negligence. from the Church’s reality as a spiritual in- in the way we interact and communicate with pontiff – the pope – has a special jurisdiction The Chicago prelate told reporters later stitution. each other in the College of Bishops in union over the bishops that has to be respected.” that his presentation had two main differ- “We must move to establish robust laws with the successor of Peter,” Cardinal Cupich At the same time, he said, “it is within the ences from what the U.S. bishops initially and structures regarding the accountability said. context of communion that we have to live proposed: using metropolitans gives the pro- of bishops precisely to supply with a new Before the summit began, each partici- accountability,” which means other bishops cess a regional character that is especially soul the institutional reality of the Church’s pant was asked to meet with and listen to a and laypeople always must be involved.

CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS Annulment Presentations Scheduled The Tribunal of the Diocese of Harrisburg will offer presentations concerning divorce and annulments from the Catholic perspective in the coming months. These presentations will be helpful for divorced Catholics, divorced people who wish to marry Catholics, parish leaders involved in the RCIA process and those who have a vested interest because of family or friends. Presentations will include a question-and- answer session and an opportunity for private conversation with Tribunal staff and represen- tatives. For more information, call 717-657- 4804 or send an e-mail to tribunal@hbgdio- cese.org. In conjunction with the March for Life in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 18, the Harrisburg Diocesan Council of Catholic • March 21 – St. Joseph, York, 7 p.m. Women and the Diocesan Office of Family and Respect Life Ministries hosted a baby shower to support local mothers and babies in need. Inclement weather forced the shower to be cancelled from its planned location at Holy Name of Jesus • March 25 – Diocesan Conference Center, Parish in Harrisburg, but the council was able to collect advanced donations from a number of charitable donors. Harrisburg, 7 p.m. On Feb. 15, representatives from the HDCCW and the Office of Family and Respect Life Ministries presented donated • May 8 – St. Joseph, Danville, 7 p.m. items to local pro-life pregnancy centers. Shown from left in the photo are Debbie Black and Kathy Kokoski of the HDC- CW; Dee Romine, Director of Birthright of Sunbury; Ellie Fogarty, Birthright founder and volunteer; Linda Plummer, • June 4 – Our Lady of the Visitation, Executive Director of Morning Star Pregnancy Services; and Tom O’Neill, Director of the Office of Family and Respect Shippensburg, 7 p.m. Life Ministries. • June 10 – St. Patrick, Carlisle, 7 p.m. CHURCH NEWS March 1, 2019 • The Catholic WITNESS - 5 Summit Affirms Need to Hold Bishops Pope: No More Excuses; Time for Accountable, U.S. Cardinal Says ‘All-Out Battle’ against Crime of Abuse By Cindy Wooden By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Catholic News Service

The Vatican summit on child protection and the clerical sexual abuse crisis affirmed the The time has come for an “all-out battle” against the abuse of minors, erasing this abominable crime U.S. bishops’ strong belief that bishops and cardinals who abuse children or cover up abuse from the face of the earth, Pope Francis said, closing a global four-day summit on child protection in must be held accountable, said Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston. the Catholic Church. The cardinal attended the Feb. 21-24 summit as president of the U.S. Conference of For quite some time, the world has been aware of the “serious scandal” the abuse of minors by clergy Catholic Bishops. has brought to the Church and public opinion, both because of the dramatic suffering it has caused “While here, it became obvious to me” that several speakers were insisting that “any victims and because of the “unjustifiable negligence” and “cover-up” by leaders in the Church, he told loopholes” existing in how bishops are treated – if they are accused of abuse or of negli- people gathered in St. Peter’s Square. gence in handling allegations – “must be closed,” Cardinal DiNardo told Catholic News Since the problem is present on every continent, the pope said he called leaders of the world’s bishops Service. and religious superiors to Rome because “I wanted us to face it together in a co-responsible and col- Most people feel “justice was done” when the Vatican dismissed Theodore E. McCar- legial way,” he said after praying the Angelus Feb. 24. rick, the former cardinal and archbishop of Washington, from the clerical state, he said. “We listened to the voice of victims, we prayed and asked for forgiveness from God and the people But he and many U.S. Catholics are still awaiting a promised Vatican report on how the hurt, we took stock of our responsibility, and our duty to bring justice through truth and to radically re- former cardinal could abuse minors and sexu- ject every form” of sexual abuse and the abuse ally harass seminarians for so long and still rise of power and conscience, he said. through the hierarchical ranks of the Church. Pope Francis, cardinals and bishops attend a penitential “We want every activity and every place The calls at the summit to hold bishops ac- liturgy during a meeting on the protection of minors in the in the Church to be completely safe for mi- countable, he said, affirmed the U.S. bishops’ Church at the Vatican Feb. 23, 2019. nors,” he said, which means taking every pos- in their efforts to establish standards of con- CNS/EVANDRO INETTI, POOL sible measure so that such crimes never happen duct for bishops and procedures for reviewing again. complaints against bishops. The bishops had It will also entail working with great dedica- planned to vote on the proposals in November, tion together with people of good will every- but the Vatican asked them to delay considering where in order to fight this “very grave scourge the measures until after the summit. of violence” that affects hundreds of millions of Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago present- minors around the world. ed a step-by-step plan for bishops’ accountabil- The pope’s noonday summary of the meeting ity at the summit Feb. 22 using what has been came after he delivered his closing remarks at described as a “metropolitan model” that would the end of Mass Feb. 24. rely on the metropolitan archbishop of each Surrounded by the ornate frescoed walls and Church region coordinating the initial investi- ceiling of the Sala Regia, the pope told some gation into complaints made against a bishop 190 cardinals, bishops and religious superiors in that region. The guidelines also would name from around the world, “the time has come, an alternate – perhaps the neighboring metro- then, to work together to eradicate this evil politan or the senior diocesan bishop – in cases from the body of our humanity by adopting ev- where the accused is the metropolitan arch- ery necessary measure already in force on the bishop. international level and ecclesial levels.” Both Cardinal Cupich in his presentation and However, despite the importance of knowing Cardinal DiNardo in his comments Feb. 24 in- the sociological and psychological explanations sisted that model would need to include the involvement of laypeople. behind this criminal act of abuse, he said, the Church must recognize this is a spiritual battle against the Cardinal DiNardo said it obviously will be up to the entire U.S. bishops’ conference to “brazen, aggressive, destructive” power of Satan. determine what proposal they will approve, but it could end up being “a kind of fusion” of “I see the hand of evil that does not spare even the innocence of the little ones. And this leads me to a “metropolitan model” and the establishment of a special commission of mostly laypeople think of the example of Herod who, driven by fear of losing his power, ordered the slaughter of all the to receive and initially review complaints against bishops. children of Bethlehem,” the pope said. While some commentators thought the U.S. bishops’ proposals turned too much respon- Just as the pagans once sacrificed children on their altars, such cruelty continues today with an “idola- sibility over to laypeople, Cardinal DiNardo said, “in our proposals the work of the laity is trous sacrifice of children to the god of power, money, pride and arrogance,” he said. to collaborate – that’s pretty important” – and almost all the speakers at the summit insisted While the majority of abused minors are victims of a person they know, most often a family member, on the need to involve laypeople in the process. he said, it is “all the more grave and scandalous” when a member of the Church, particularly a priest, is The ideal, Cardinal DiNardo said, is to ensure the lay board has a certain “independence the perpetrator “for it is utterly incompatible” with the Church’s moral authority and ethical credibility. without losing being part of the Church.” “Consecrated persons, chosen by God to guide souls to salvation, let themselves be dominated by In a statement issued later, the cardinal said the U.S. bishops would intensify their guide- their human frailty or sickness and thus become tools of Satan,” he said. lines for handling abuse allegations. There is no excuse for abusing children, who are an image of Jesus, he said, which is why it has He also noted that at the summit “a range of presenters, from cardinals to other bishops become increasingly obvious “the gravest cases of abuse” must be disciplined and dealt with in “civil to religious sisters to laywomen, spoke about a code of conduct for bishops, the need to es- and canonical processes.” tablish specific protocols for handling accusations against bishops, user-friendly reporting “Here again I would state clearly: if in the Church there should emerge even a single case of abuse mechanisms, and the essential role transparency must play in the healing process.” – which already in itself represents an atrocity – that case will be faced with the utmost seriousness.” “Achieving these goals will require the active involvement and collaboration of the la- In fact, he said, the Church should recognize that people’s anger over the mishandling of abuse is ity,” he said. “A comprehensive range of skills is required to assess allegations and to en- nothing other than a reflection of “the wrath of God, betrayed and insulted by these deceitful conse- sure that local policies and procedures are regularly reviewed so that our healing response crated persons.” continues to be effective.” “The echo of the silent cry of the little ones who, instead of finding in them fathers and spiritual On a more global level, Cardinal DiNardo told CNS, the summit seemed to be effective guides, encountered tormentors will shake hearts dulled by hypocrisy and by power,” Pope Francis said. in getting all the world’s bishops on the same page in placing victims and survivors at the “It is our duty to pay close heed to this silent, choked cry.” center of the Church’s concern, rather than the Church’s reputation and its personnel. The Church must combat this evil, both inside and outside its walls, he said, and protect children The focus on victims was not simply a slogan, he said. In the general sessions and small “from ravenous wolves.” groups there was discussion of “ways in which we can show that: ways of repentance, ways The Catholic Church must “hear, watch over, protect and care for abused, exploited and forgotten of moving forward, ways of compassion, ways of accompaniment.” children, wherever they are,” he said. And to do that, the Church “must rise above the ideological dis- “As always, what is striking are the statements, the witnessing of the victims,” he said, putes and journalistic practices that often exploit, for various interests, the very tragedy experienced by as was the attention Sister Veronica Openibo, leader of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, the little ones.” drew to the issue of violence against women and women religious. Because concrete measures will need to be adopted on a local level, the pope pointed to the work of Another emphasis, the cardinal said, was on safeguarding programs for clergy, religious, international organizations in their “Seven Strategies for Ending Violence against Children” and guide- Church employees, volunteers and students – something the Church in the United States lines and other resources produced by the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. already is doing and will continue to do. The Church, he said, must concentrate on the protection of children, being serious in bringing justice Colombian Ruben Salazar Gomez of Bogota, in a formal speech to the summit, blamed and healing to victims and undergoing genuine purification; proper training for priests and religious is “clericalism” for promoting a culture within the Church where power could be used and necessary, as are strong guidelines by bishops’ conferences. abused and where abuse was regularly covered up. The pope urged all Catholics to help the Church be liberated “from the plague of clericalism, which Cardinal DiNardo said he would lay the blame less on “clericalism” and more on a “sense is the fertile ground for all these disgraces.” of entitlement” among some clergy and bishops. “That can be very dangerous, particularly “The best results and the most effective resolution,” he said, will occur when the Church commits in a personality that already is not very healthy,” he said. Programs of priestly formation itself to “personal and collective conversion, the humility of learning, listening, assisting and protecting must prepare priests for a life of service, not entitlement. the most vulnerable.” Cardinal DiNardo also said he appreciated how Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila, On behalf of the whole Church, the pope also thanked “the vast majority of priests who are not only Philippines, looked at the wounds inflicted on victims by the Church as being the wounds faithful to their celibacy but spend themselves in a ministry today made even more difficult by the scan- of Christ. dals of few – but always too many – of their confreres.” The risen Christ appeared to the disciples “with all of his wounds,” Cardinal DiNardo He also thanked the faithful who recognize the goodness of their ministers and pray for and support said. “The apostles are in the upper room because they are frightened out of their wits. them. And it’s interesting: Jesus can walk through closed, physical space. There’s only one thing “I make a heartfelt appeal for an all-out battle against the abuse of minors both sexually and in other closed he can’t get through, and that’s a closed human heart, and that’s what we are trying areas, on the part of all authorities and individuals, for we are dealing with abominable crimes that must to work on.” be erased from the face of the earth,” he said. 6 - The Catholic WITNESS • March 1, 2019 PREPARING FOR LENT Giving Up What You Don’t Have By Patricia DeStefano the problem immediately due to an infection. I was your heart be.” Special to The Witness going to spend two full days hooked to IVs while in My treasures and heart had once been with the a hospital bed, doing nothing but thinking. world. Now my happiness was no longer based It was almost Lent. I was finding that giving up I was a minimal Catholic at best, as I was just too on things. For the first time, I felt free from being what I desired was more difficult than giving up busy as a young mother. Yet I was not too busy to chained to this world. The constant yearning for something I already had. constantly consider what I lacked in material pos- more and more was draining. I did nothing to bring No matter what I owned, many magazines and TV sessions. Suddenly in the hospital, I was not busy about this freedom; my turning to Christ freed me. commercials showed things that looked more ap- and I had nothing to do. There’s plenty of time to That Lent, I gave up what I didn’t have. God pealing. There were so many good things to seek think while sitting in a hospital, looking out the win- showed me how fading all this life’s offers are. By after, even if not needed. According to the world, dow. giving up what I didn’t have, I left more room for everything advertised was a “must have.” There was Everything was about to change. By God’s Grace, God. My mind was no longer crowded with desires always the next place or thing on my wish list. I was it dawned on me that none of these things would for things of this world. For so many years, I had certain the next possession, large or small, was the item I sensed was missing in my life. do me any good “if I were dead.” Years later, I can been seeking yet never finding what I was search- But what was really missing? Could it be someone vividly recall that room and thinking those exact ing for. beyond what this world had to offer could give me words. Suddenly I became a different person. My Giving up something this Lent? You can give up lasting happiness? I was soon going to find out. God goals changed and I saw things differently. If I something you already have, and what you don’t was about to change my thinking and show me an- wanted things, they were now things to lead me to have. It’s far better to give up seeking what the swers to my questions. Christ, not away. It was as if I turned and went the world has to offer. It won’t give lasting happiness. It was February and I was a mother of two small other direction. Only one person holds the key to true happiness. In children when I became ill and was unexpectedly Upon arriving home, I recalled what transpired in giving up what you own or don’t have, you will gain admitted to a hospital at the age of 29. Doctors that hospital room. I now read spiritual books in- much more. God will replace it with something more planned to resolve my medical problem but God’s stead of fashion and decorating magazines. I spend lasting. Now when I see an ad saying something is plan was different. In his goodness, he allowed me time in prayer and in church, not front of the TV. the newest must-have item, I wonder, “According to think I was dying. Everything was now on hold. The Word of God, in Matthew 6, took on new mean- to whom?” Jesus Christ is the only real must-have. My mind went back to the week before and my list ing: “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on (Patricia DeStefano is a member of St. Leo the of wants. Then I learned the doctors could not solve earth…. For where your treasure is, there also will Great Parish in Rohrerstown.)

“Soup, Salad, Find a host of Lenten resources, including prayer suggestions, reflections on fasting, and suggestions for almsgiving online at www.hbgdiocese.org/lent. and Sermon”    LENT    Lenten Lunch The Harrisburg Diocesan Guild of the Catholic Hosted by Catholic Charities Medical Association and the of the Diocese of Harrisburg St. Thomas Moore Society of Central Pennsylvania Thursday, April 11 at noon invite all Catholic physicians, lawyers, judges, Diocesan Center Dining Room healthcare workers, mental health professionals, 4800 Union Deposit Rd., Harrisburg, PA medical students and law students to a

Lenten Day of Reection Join Bishop Ronald Gainer Saturday, March 16, 2019 and the staff from Catholic 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Charities as we learn about the ministry provided Diocesan Conference Center through our agency. 4800 Union Deposit Road Harrisburg, PA 17111 Lunch is complimentary. A free-will Guest Speaker : Reverend John A. Szada, Jr. offering will be taken to benefit Catholic The morning includes: Charities Counseling Penance Service with Confession ~ Fellowship ~ Programs. Reection ~ Holy Sacrice of the Mass R.S.V.P. to Christopher Meehan Free will offering will be accepted. by April 4 at 717-657-4804, ext. 284, or [email protected]. For planning purposes, RSVP by March 8th to: [email protected] PREPARING FOR LENT March 1, 2019 • The Catholic WITNESS - 7

Lenten Alms Change Lives

Through CRS Rice Bowl, faith communities in every Diocese throughout the United States put their faith into action through prayer, fasting and almsgiving. The iconic Rice Bowl is a staple on the table of Catholic families across the country during Lent. This simple cardboard box collects donations of Lenten alms, sup- Shakshouka (from Gaza) porting the work of Catholic Relief Services in 45 countries. Gather your community, your friends or your family for a sim- This year, you can connect to the CRS Rice Bowl app and put Lent at your fin- ple, meatless meal for an opportunity to eat while living in solidar- gertips with new daily reflections and recipes, integrated social sharing and a new ity with your brothers and sisters around the world. When you’ve way to track your Lenten sacrifices. Find it in Google Play and the App Store. cleaned your plate, remember to put the money you saved by not Through the efforts of our families, schools and parishes, contributions to CRS buying meat – an average of $3 per person per meal – into your Rice Bowl help the Diocese and Catholic Relief Services provide for others by CRS Rice Bowl to feed your brothers and sisters in need. meeting the basic needs of food, shelter and clothing. Participate by accessing a variety of resources, including reflections, stories of hope and Lenten recipes, at https://www.crsricebowl.org.

Makes 4 servings Heat oil in a large pan. Sauté 3 T fair trade olive oil onions and garlic. Add chilies, in- 1 onion, chopped cluding juice, and cook until soft. 2 garlic cloves, minced Add tomatoes, ketchup and salt. 1 7oz can green chilies Cook tomatoes down to a sauce. 1 28oz can diced tomatoes Make four holes in the sauce with 1 T ketchup a spoon. Crack the eggs into the 2 t salt holes and cover until the eggs CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS 4 eggs cook. Leave yolks runny.

Join Us for a LentenJoin Us Day for aof Lenten Retreat Day at St.of RetreatCyril Spiritual at St. CyrilCenter, Spiritual Danville, Center, PA Danville, PA Join the Harrisburg Diocesan ForgivenessForgiveness and Reconciliation: and Reconciliation: Council of Catholic Women’s The GreatThe GreatWork ofWork Love of in Love a Wounded in a Wounded World World 40 Day by Sisterby Catherine Sister Catherine Nerney, Nerney, SSJ SSJ Lenten Challenge

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Oneness, was Oneness,published was by Orbispublished Books by in Orbis 2018. Books in 2018. 8 - The Catholic WITNESS • March 1, 2019

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF HARRISBURG, PA. INC. 79 Years of Providing Help & Creating Hope

COMBINED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION JUNE 30, 2018 AND 2017

ASSETS ______2018 ______2017 Cash $3,080 $3,090 Accounts receivable, net 461,351 743,138 Prepaid expenses 3,167 - Bequests and restricted funds held by and due from the Diocese of Harrisburg 388,906 361,699 Due from the Diocese of Harrisburg 1,020,574 670,203 Funds held in trust by others 1,397,440 1,378,062 Property and equipment, less accumulated depreciation ______35,287 ______58,375 Total assets ______$3,309,805______$3,214,567______REVENUES LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Accounts payable and accrued expenses $508,065 $644,523 38% Government Funding Security deposits 2,385 2,925 Deferred revenue ______15,190 ______37% Program service fees Total liabilities ______525,640 ______647,448 Net assets 2% United Way allocation Unrestricted net assets 997,819 827,358 7% Other contributions and bequests Temporarily restricted net assets 388,906 361,699 Permanently restricted net assets ______1,397,440 ______1,378,062 1% Distribution of funds held in Trust Total net assets ______2,784,165 ______2,567,119 3% Rental income Total liabilities and net assets ______$3,309,805______$3,214,567______10% Diocesan Funds COMBINED STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES 2% Miscellaneous income ______2018 ______2017 Changes in unrestricted net assets Revenues and gains Government funding, principally fee-for-service $3,080,597 $3,883,832 Program service fees 3,025,309 3,199,068 Contributions United Way allocation 142,805 189,364 Other contributions and bequests 565,800 619,343 Distributions from funds held in trust 45,197 51,420 Rental income 258,477 242,439 Miscellaneous income ______154,801 ______217,803 Total unrestricted revenues and gains 7,272,986 8,403,269 Net assets released from restrictions Expiration of restrictions ______3,793 ______4,583 Total unrestricted revenues, gains & other support ______7,276,779 ______8,407,852 Expenses and losses Programs Counseling services 1,050,283 989,758 In-home counseling services 789,762 705,520 Specialized youth services 2,388,572 2,424,679 Specialized residences 1,862,045 1,996,514 Immigration/refugee services 891,698 1,401,407 EXPENSES Management and general 877,509 831,897 Fundraising 42,739 50,661 13% Counseling services Depreciation expense ______46,496 ______44,780 Total expenses ______7,949,104 ______8,445,216 10% In-home counseling services Change in unrestricted net assets before Diocese of Harrisburg allocation (672,325) (37,364) 30% Specialized youth services Diocese of Harrisburg allocation ______842,786 ______842,786 24% Specialized residences Change in unrestricted net assets ______170,461 ______805,422 Changes in temporarily restricted net assets 11% Immigration/refugee services Contributions 31,000 3,316 Net assets released from restrictions ______(3,793) ______(4,583) 11% Management and general Change in temporarily restricted net assets ______27,207 ______(1,267) 1% Fundraising Changes in permanently restricted net assets Net gains on funds held in trust by others ______19,378 ______68,617 1% Depreciation expense Change in permanently restricted net assets ______19,378 ______68,617 Change in net assets 217,046 872,772 A copy of the latest audit report is available Net assets, beginning of year ______2,567,119 ______1,694,347 upon request by contacting Net assets, end of year ______$2,784,165 ______$2,567,119 Catholic Charities 4800 Union Deposit Road / Harrisburg, PA 17111 (717) 657-4804 / Fax (717) 657-8683 The accompany notes are an integral part of these financial statements. March 1, 2019 • The Catholic WITNESS - 9

CATHOLIC CHARITIES RESIDENTIAL YOUTH PROGRAMS SERVICES NUMBER OF CLIENTS SERVED WILLOW WAY ADOPTION SERVICES & Harrisburg, PA SPECIALIZED FOSTER CARE FAMILY (717) 412-4594 Harrisburg, PA (717) 564-7115 MEMBERS CRESCENT WAY PROGRAM ...... SERVED Lancaster, PA INTENSIVE DAY TREATMENT (717) 412-4594 Lancaster, PA Adoption ...... 140 (717) 295-9630 /9631/9632 EVERGREEN HOUSE Specialized Foster Care ...... 42 Harrisburg, PA INTENSIVE FAMILY SERVICES Lancaster Intensive Day Treatment ...... 147 (717) 412-4594 York, PA IRS - English As A Second Language ...... 216 (717) 843-7986 LOURDESHOUSE IRS - Employment Services ...... 43 Harrisburg, PA PARADISE SCHOOL PROGRAM (717) 412-4865 IRS - GAIN Program ...... 38 Abbottstown, PA IRS - Resettlement Program ...... 98 INTERFAITH SHELTER FOR (717) 259-9537 IRS - Match Program ...... 66 HOMELESS FAMILIES Harrisburg, PA IRS - Legal Advising Services...... 145 (717) 652-8740 COUNSELING York Intensive Family Services ...... 474 IMMIGRATION & REFUGEE OFFICES York/Adams Family Based ...... 112 SERVICES Paradise School ...... 252 CAPITAL REGION OFFICE Harrisburg, PA 17111 Harrisburg, PA Evergreen House ...... 89 (717) 232-0568 (717) 233-7978 Crescent Way ...... 17 Employment Services / ESL Services Willow Way ...... 12 Refugee Resettlement / Legal Services LANCASTER OFFICE Lancaster, PA Interfaith Shelter ...... 432 (717) 299-3659 Lourdeshouse - Residents ...... 41 FAMILY BASED (717) 392-2113 (espanol) Lourdeshouse - Babies ...... 26 PROGRAMS YORK OFFICE Capital Counseling ...... 278 York, PA 17403 YORK/ADAMS PROGRAM Lancaster Counseling ...... 170 (717) 845-2696 Abbottstown, PA Paradise Counseling ...... 190 (717) 259-9537 PARADISE OUTPATIENT SERVICES York Counseling ...... 187 Abbottstown, PA (717) 259-9537 TOTAL ...... 3,075 10 - The Catholic WITNESS • March 1, 2019 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS McDevitt’s Shields Secures District 3 History; Trinity Makes Statement on the Mats By Jen Reed The Catholic Witness

In the history of PIAA District 3 sports, only 14 wrestlers have won four consecutive titles. Bishop McDevitt senior Chase Shields (126 lbs.) is one of them. Shields joined Susquehanna Township’s Edmond Ruth in com- pleting the historic four-peat in the District 3 Wrestling Champion- ships at Hersheypark Arena Feb. 23. A back-to-back state silver medalist, Shields bested Upper Dauphin’s Bronson Garber, 6-3. Shields’ teammates, Nate Smith (120 lbs.) and Tyler Martin (138 lbs.) also captured district gold. The trio owns nine of Bishop McDevitt’s 17 district titles since the school resumed its wrestling program in 2013. Smith, a junior, won his third title by beating Caydin Wickard of Boiling Springs, 14-7, and Martin, also a junior, reclaimed his 138-pound championship by beating Jack Coulston of Boiling Springs in overtime, 3-1. McDevitt’s Tahir Layton joined the trio in the finals, earned silver at 285 lbs. Trinity High School in Camp Hill also made a statement on the mats, sending four wrestlers to the semifinals. The Shamrocks, Mid-Penn Capital Division Co-Champions this year, finished the district tournament with five wrestlers on the podium: Patrick De- Mark (126 lbs.), Daniel Kosinski (152 lbs.), Makoa Neibel (160 lbs.), Dominic Kelly (195 lbs.) and Maximus McMurray (285 lbs.). Lancaster Catholic’s Eric Howe, a place-winner at 106 lbs., will join McDevitt and Trinity’s podium wrestlers in regional competi- tion March 1 and 2 to vie for spots in the PIAA State Champion- Eyeing a historic fourth District 3-AA championship, Bishop McDevitt’s Chase Shields puts a tilt on ship bracket. The State Championships are March 7-9 at the Giant his opponent in opening-round action. Center in Hershey.

Gerry Ganse, left, founder of the Catholic Education Foundation, stands with Antonio Garcia, Niang Kim, Emilly Settle and May Settle at Resurrection Catholic School following a ceremony to thank school supporters, like the CEF which provides tuition assistance to families in Lancaster County. COURTESY OF RESURRECTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL Catholic Education Foundation Offers Tuition Assistance By Donna Walker Tuition was not a barrier to Ganse’s educa- Special to The Witness tion, and he wants the same opportunity for Mason McClair of Lancaster Catholic keeps an advantage in his children in Lancaster because it strengthens opening-round match at 145 lbs. A daily dose of religious learning gives the faith. Niang Kim something she values. The seventh- “The decline in enrollment in Catholic grade student at Resurrection Catholic School schools is a warning that without proper ed- in Lancaster was born in Myanmar. Her first ucation of our children, our faith will slowly language is Tedim and her second language is fade out in our society,” he said. Burmese, though she reveals no trace of an ac- Ganse visited Resurrection Jan. 29 and met cent. the students awarded tuition assistance grants She said she likes Resurrection, “Because from CEF, specifically from the Dr. Albert J. you’re in a safe place, and you get to do re- and Mrs. Ave Marie (Butz) Schreder and Fam- ligion every day and learn more about God ily fund. every day.” “Being able to meet and greet the student A firm belief in the value of Catholic edu- recipients…provides energy that what we are cation led retired pharmacist Gerald Ganse to doing is a valued commitment to our Catholic form the Catholic Education Foundation to faith,” he said. help students like Kim. The four-year-old in- The Catholic Education Foundation is an al- dependent nonprofit raises money for tuition ternative method for Catholics to steward their assistance. treasures, Ganse said, and gives a maximum “The number one obstacle to Catholic edu- return on investment for donors’ wishes. “It cation is funding,” Ganse said. His own educa- provides an opportunity to participate with us tion at St. Joseph School and Lancaster Catho- in our vision and mission for Catholic educa- lic High School in the ‘50s and ‘60s didn’t cost tion in Lancaster County.” his family anything. Today, tuition at Catholic To learn more about CEF, contact Ganse at schools in Lancaster County can cost any- 717-577-2735. where from $3,200 to $4,880 for elementary (Donna Walker is the Marketing Director at JEN REED, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS school, and $8,500 for high school. Resurrection Catholic School.) Trinity’s Daniel Kosinski scores a pin against his first-round opponent at 152 lbs. Kosinski placed fourth in the district. CATHOLIC SCHOOLS March 1, 2019 • The Catholic WITNESS - 11 McDevitt Swimmer is a Champion Working Hard to Repeat By Chris Heisey all the way through the junior swim- The Catholic Witness ming circuit before moving up to be the Crusaders’ head swimming coach a few When Mark Spitz won his sixth swim- years ago. That consistency has been a ming gold medal in world-record time positive influence as well for Josiah. at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Mu- Not only is he grateful for his coach- nich, West Germany, he said something ing and family support, he appreciates remarkably prescient about his looming his teachers at McDevitt who support seventh and final Olympic race, and how him and his team. “The teachers have pressure can affect a true champion. “I been terrific,” Josiah said. “They ask know I say that I don’t want to swim be- about the meets, and how we are do- fore every event, but this time I’m seri- ing and that means a lot to me and my ous. If I swim six and win six, I’ll be a teammates. It’s really nice to have that hero. If I swim seven and win six, I’ll be understanding support.” a failure,” Spitz told ABC Sports. Next year, Josiah will swim for He won that seventh race in world-re- Georgetown University. The Hoyas do cord time by mere inches, and with it lu- not offer scholarships in swimming, but crative immortal Olympic fame, and his troubling pre-race assertion nearly a half he said the Jesuit school in Washington, century ago has been rightly drowned D.C., fit him the best academically, and by historical amnesia. But, what is true as a business major, that was most im- portant to him. is that champions feel pressure to repeat CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS their winning feat no matter the size of Bishop McDevitt’s Josiah Lauver swims at last year’s District 3 meet. He hopes to While swimming is surely an indi- the stage. break the district record at this year’s meet in the 100-freestyle. vidual sport, it’s the team aspect that Bishop McDevitt’s Josiah Lauver he enjoys the most – namely the relay won two gold medals (freestyle and about two miles from Bishop McDevitt ing meets in March. That’s just not him teams. “We are in here practicing every backstroke) as a junior at the PIAA state High School in Harrisburg. “But we sounding mature, that’s him being so. day together so it is really nice to work swimming championships last March at have been working really hard and that He says his biggest fan is his father, together and compete together for each Bucknell, and was named the “Swimmer is how I am dealing with the pressure. who is an assistant for the McDevitt other. I enjoy that the most,” he said. He of the Meet” for his overall performance You have to put the work in the pool. swim team and who also swam compet- feels that the Crusaders’ 4 x 100 free- in those races and in helping the Crusad- Nerves can be a good thing for a swim- itively in high school and college. His style relay team has an excellent shot at ers’ relay teams to podium finishes. mer and they can be bad thing also,” he sister is also an assistant and helps him winning a state gold medal come mid- “There is no question I feel pressure, said. prepare for competition. He has been March. That’s what they are working actually a lot of pressure to do well at He is not talking about winning or swimming since he was five years old, hard for, building to, and looking for- districts and states. I do have a target defending. He’s talking about working, so this year marks 13 years of swim- ward to, he said. on my back,” Josiah said after practice enjoying his teammates and preparing ming seriously. His high school coach, Spoken like the true champion he al- at Central Penn Fitness Center, located to be as fast as he can at the upcom- Kurt Sprowls, has also been with him ready is.

COURTESY OF ST. CATHERINE LABOURÉ SCHOOL Three eighth-grade students at St. Catherine Labouré School in Harrisburg were recognized for their outstanding written contributions to the 2019 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. Lindsey Husic received an Honorable Mention for her short story entitled “The Woman’s Draft,” and Joy Fraundorfer and Ada Souders garnered Gold Keys, the highest accolade awarded in the prestigious competition, for their respective short stories, “True Courage” and “P.K.” Joy and Ada’s work will advance from the South Central Pennsylvania Regional Division to the national level of competition.

WITNESS FILE PHOTO Trinity Shamrock senior Erica Kenski continued her school’s Students Pen for Patriots dominance at the District 3 Diving Championships held at Big Spring High School in Newville recently. She captured a gold Several students in grades six through eight were honored by VFW Post 5265 in Spring medal in Class 2A with a winning score of 370.55, which was Grove for winning essays on “Why I Honor the American Flag.” The top-ten place winners more than 50 points ahead of her closest rival. She also won a in the “Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest” included Kylah Gans and Emily Werner of St. Rose of Mid-Penn Conference championship earlier in February and will Lima School in Thomasville (second and ninth place), and Madison O’Brien of St. Teresa compete in March at the PIAA state championships at Bucknell of Calcutta School in McSherrystown. The students received recognition and awards at a University. banquet hosted by VFW Post 5265. 12 - The Catholic WITNESS • March 1, 2019 FEATURES ON THE FAITHFUL

coming up to a car wreck and running in ation. I’m trying to start a young adult min- slow motion – in a cassock, no less! – slid- istry to get them to understand the things ing up to a person and administering Last of the Church are real, and that the Church Rites. I was like, “I don’t know if I want to is for people of all ages. I’ve been follow- The Called be Batman.” There were also a lot of things A series of profiles on clergy and religious ing the Theology on Tap model, and we’ve I wasn’t mature enough or ready enough to been starting one in Chambersburg. A lot of commit myself to, so I actually wound up people are starting to find their niche in the running away from the vocation a little bit. Church because of it. When I got to college, despite all the Name: Father Richard Lyons stuff I had been doing in the parish, I didn’t Tell me something fun really have that well-developed relation- about you, or a little known fact. Assignment: Corpus Christi, ship with Christ himself. Because of that, I I’ve done martial arts since I was 5, I Chambersburg kind of drifted for a couple years, until my studied formally until I was 18, and contin- Hometown: Westminster, Md. college chaplain got me more invested in the Neumann House at Millersville. With ue to do it on my own as I can. People seem Education: Carroll County that, I started growing in my understanding to get a kick out of that – no pun intended! Public Schools, Millersville of who Jesus is, and having that relation- I have three Black Belts in Hapkido, a mid- University and St. Charles ship with him through prayer. With that level belt in Tae Kown Do, and I was part Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia started coming the attraction to the semi- of an MMA club at Millersville for a se- Ordained: June 2, 2018 nary again. I remember praying and liter- mester or two in college. ally asking God, “What do you want me to I enjoy reading, video games, movies. do with my life?” The word “priest” would I like to parcel apart the Marvel and DC just come to me. movies especially, or any movie with a I will say I made one mistake with my deeper message behind it. If you saw “A Tell me a little bit a volunteer at the front desk for a couple discernment, and this is one thing I will al- Quiet Place,” I love dissecting the good, about your childhood. months before graduating high school. I ways advocate young men to do. I made the bad and the holy behind those kinds of My dad was raised Catholic and my did a lot of discernment days for the Arch- the mistake of not talking to my chaplain movies. One of the Theology on Tap events mom is a convert. My sister and I were diocese of Baltimore, “come and see” about it until the last minute. If you are we’re planning will involve watching a raised Catholic, but we weren’t brought days, trips to seminaries. even considering it, let your priest know so movie and parceling out the good, the bad into the Church until we were 9 or 10. I he can help you along the way. Don’t do and the holy. continued my education through public Were you always interested it later on, when you’re feeling more con- There are movies for escapism, when it’s school, and did CCD and LIFE TEEN. I in becoming a priest? vinced of your calling. just fun to kick back and let the movie hap- was a Boy Scout, I did martial arts, I was I certainly don’t consider myself to be pen. In today’s culture, there are movies involved in every church activity there one of those who, at the age of 5, dreamt What have been some was to do. I was an altar server from the of being a priest. I wasn’t doing the kids’ of your experiences as a priest? that are holy, and movies that are diaboli- first moment I was allowed. I started lec- Mass and the Playskool altar. I first started The big thing I’ve been investing a lot cal. It’s good to have your guard up when toring when I was in high school. In late thinking about it around the time of my of my time into is young adult ministry. In those latter things occur. I have quoted and high school, my parish started an emcee Confirmation retreat, the normal time when a lot of parishes I’ve been to, it seems the referenced movies in my homilies. I’ve program; the older altar servers took on the priest gets up at the very end and says, parish is almost completely dominated by used a quote in the confessional from “Bat- a greater degree of responsibility and we “If you are interested in a vocation, please the older generation. It doesn’t bode well man Begins.” Bruce’s dad asks him, “Why were encouraged to become Extraordi- come forward.” I did feel called. I felt at- when your entire parish is over 50 and you do we fall, Bruce? It’s so that we can learn nary Ministers of Holy Communion. I of- tracted to it, but it was also kind of intimi- have ten families that are under that age. to pick ourselves up.” I re-orientate it to ten brag that I did everything on the altar dating. The video they showed us, “Fishers I’ve been investing myself in trying to give the message that we fall so we can except the priest’s job! I even worked as of Men,” has an opening shot with a priest build relationships with the younger gener- learn to let God pick us back up.

St. Monica Parish in Sunbury, to an adult meal for $2. Individual cups of chow- St. Ann Byzantine Catholic Par- Parish Lenten suppers on Fridays March 8-April 12 der $2.50, bowls $4. Eat-in or take-out. ish in Harrisburg, fish and perohi dinners, from 4-6 p.m. in the parish center. Varied menu. Wednesdays during Lent, beginning March 6, , fish fry Weeks 1 and 4, breaded/baked fish, macaroni St. Peter Parish in Columbia from 4-6 p.m. in the parish hall. Dinners are $11. Fish Dinners and cheese, stewed tomatoes, coleslaw, bread on Fridays March 8-April 12 from 4-6:30 p.m. Homemade soups, halushki, mac & cheese, side Submit your parish’s information via & butter, dessert. Weeks 2 and 5, baked fish/ in the parish center. Fish platter with coleslaw, dishes and desserts available. Frozen perohi salmon, baked potato, green beans, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese, a vegetable, French fries will be sold Wednesdays during the dinners and e-mail to communications@hbg and coffee or tea. Homemade soups, weekly diocese.org. A listing of dinners is also bread & butter, dessert. Weeks 3 and 6, cheese from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., as well as on Saturdays ravioli with marinara sauce, salad, apple sauce, specials, a la carte items and desserts avail- in Lent from 9 a.m.-noon. Fillings include potato available at www.hbgdiocese.org. bread & butter, dessert. Cost is $10 for adults, able. Eat-in or take-out. Stations of the Cross in and cheese, cabbage, sauerkraut, prune, farmer $5 for children 12 and under. Stations of the the church at 7 p.m. cheese and apple. Smoked Kielbasa rings and Knights of Columbus of St. The- Cross Fridays at 7 p.m. in the church, except for , Our Lady Help of Christians Parish sticks also for sale. For information, call 717- resa Parish in New Cumberland Good Friday at noon. 652-0545 or visit www.stannbyz.org. fish fry March 8 from 5-7:30 p.m. in the school in Lykens, fish fry on Fridays March 8-April cafeteria. Adults $10, children $5. Knights of Columbus Council 12 from 4-7 p.m. in the social hall. A variety of Holy Angels Parish in Kulpmont, #8151 of St. Bernadette Parish in seafood, both baked and fried. Call 717-453- fish dinners on Fridays March 8-April 5 in the Divine Redeemer Parish in Mount Duncannon, fish dinners March 8, March 9931 for take-outs. No fish fry on Good Friday. activity center from 4-6 p.m. Baked fish, potato, Carmel, Lenten dinner March 8 in Divine 22 and April 5 from 4-7 p.m. Eat-in or take- vegetable, soup and salad bar, fruit cup, bread, Immaculate Conception BVM Par- Mercy Hall from noon-2 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. out. Fried pollock or baked cod, macaroni and dessert and beverage. Cost is $9 for adults, $5 , fish dinners on Fridays Macaroni and cheese (with or without fish), cheese, corn or green beans, stewed tomatoes, ish in Berwick for children 12 and under. stewed tomatoes, coleslaw, roll and dessert. bread roll, beverage and dessert. Cost is $10 March 1-April 12 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Fried fish, St. Francis Xavier Parish in Gettys- Cost is $10 with fish, $8 without. for adults, $5 for children ages 4-10, free for baked fish, breaded shrimp, chicken tenders, burg, fish fry on Fridays March 15-April 12 from children 3 and under. French fries, baked potato, baked beans, baked Queen of the Most Holy Rosary macaroni and cheese, corn, coleslaw. Home- 5-7 p.m. in Xavier Center, 465 Table Rock Rd. , fish dinners March 8, Parish in Elysburg Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in made desserts and beverages available for Eat-in or take-out. Children under 5 eat free. Call 22, April 5 and 12 from 4-6:30 p.m. in the social Cornwall, Lenten fish fry, Wednesdays March purchase. 717-334-4048 or visit www.stfxcc.org for menu hall. Baked haddock, buttered parsley potatoes, 6-April 3 from 4-7 p.m. Baked or fried fish, and more information. vegetable, coleslaw, roll/butter, dessert and baked potato or French fries, apple sauce or Knights of Columbus of St. Jude Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in beverage. Eat-in or take-out. Cost is $9. Sta- coleslaw, coffee or tea, Bernie’s Bakers’ home- Thaddeus Parish in Mifflintown, fish dinners on Fridays March 1-April 12 from 4-7 Enola, Lenten dinners on Fridays March tions of the Cross follow at 7 p.m. made desserts. Cost is $10. All Things Sacred 15-April 12 from 4-7 p.m. in the parish social p.m. in the social hall. All-you-can-eat fried and Ladies’ Thrift Shop sale; 10% of proceeds hall. Seasoned baked cod, church-made baked Our Lady of the Blessed Sacra- baked fish, popcorn shrimp, fried clams, French benefit the AGAPE shelter in Lebanon. macaroni & cheese, church-made pierogis, veg- ment Knights of Columbus Council fries, macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes, , fish dinners Fridays Knights of Columbus Council gie or stewed tomatoes, coleslaw, roll, dessert #15137 in Harrisburg corn, green beans, coleslaw, applesauce, rolls, March 8-April 12 from 4:30-7 p.m. in the church #15351 of St. Matthew Parish in Dau- and coffee or punch. Baked fish dinner is $11 for puddings, and a selection of homemade des- basement. Beer-battered haddock, oven-baked phin, fish dinners March 29 and April 12 from adults. Mac & cheese and pierogi dinners are serts. Pay at the door: adults $12; ages 6-12 cod or large breaded shrimp (two-item combo 4-6:30 p.m. Pierogis will also be available. $10 for adults. Children’s meals are $5. Eat-in or $6; children 5 and under free. For info, call Joe plates available). Half portions and fish sticks take-out. Classical acoustic guitar dinner music St. Peter Parish in Elizabethtown Zarnowski, 908-892-0271. available for kids. Includes coleslaw, choice (GPS 904 Mill Road), fish dinners Fridays provided by Nate. of homemade mac & cheese, baked potato March 8-April 12 in the new parish hall from 4-7 Holy Spirit Parish in Palmyra, fish St. Rose of Lima Parish in York, or French fries, beverage and dessert. Adult p.m. Baked or fried fish, macaroni & cheese, fry on Fridays March 8-April 12 from 3-7 p.m. seafood dinners, March 6 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 dinners are $10; kids’ meals are $5. Take-outs French fries, stewed tomatoes, green beans, Baked or fried haddock, crab cakes, shrimp, p.m., and every Friday in Lent through April 12. available. Proceeds enable the council to applesauce, coleslaw, roll, drink & des- clam strips, pierogis, soup, mac & cheese, Friday lunches from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., and support the needs of the parish and parish com- sert. Adults $10, kids $5, children under 3 are homemade desserts. Stations of the Cross at 7 dinners from 4-7 p.m. For menus and additional munity. Stations of the Cross are at 7:15 p.m. free. New England clam chowder can be added p.m. Shadow Stations are April 19 at 7 p.m. information, visit www.saintroseoflimayork.org. CATHOLIC COMMENTARY March 1, 2019 • The Catholic WITNESS - 13

This is the meaning of Jesus when Lenten Lesson in the Grocery Store he said, ‘Whoever does not carry the cross and follow me cannot be By Sister Geralyn Schmidt, SCC I could not help think of this as I begin a new my disciple.’ Could there be any Special to The Witness series of reflections during Lent. For me, Lent is clearer sign that he did not come always a time in which I focus on the amazing gift to keep us from the cross? No, Recently, I had a very interesting conversation of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection. This is not rather he came to transform about the faith in one of the most non-theological only a personal gift but also a communal one. Let our crosses into the means of environments: the grocery store. I was standing me explain. life.”1 in the pasta and tomato sauce aisle when a young St. Paul speaks of Jesus as the new Adam. He Honestly, I can never woman approached me. is the epitome of what being human should be go down the pasta aisle “Pardon me, Sister. May I ask you a question?” I like. The fact that the Word of God was born of a without thinking of Christ nodded as I picked up a box of pasta and looked at woman, walked the face of the earth, suffered and and that young woman. One her straight on. She continued, “Do you think that died, and then rose from the dead forever changed conversation has forever Sister Geralyn humankind is living a less moral life and, as result, the human condition. changed my perspective. Schmidt, SCC is suffering more now than in past years?” The pain I came across a blog that described this concept All I can say to her is, “Thoughts from a in her eyes was clearly visible. in this way: “Christ did not suffer and die so that “Thanks, and praise God!” Catholic Evangelist” Putting down the box of pasta, I said, “The hu- we do not have to – he suffered and died so that 1https://www. man condition has not changed since Adam and our suffering and death could be transubstantiated catholicgentleman.net/2017/03/lent-suffering- Eve first sinned. However, what has changed is the into a means of life. He embraced the cross not to and-the-death-that-brings-life/ way it can be communicated. Because of social keep us from it, but so that our crosses could be (Sister Geralyn Schmidt is the Wide Area Net- media, we know almost instantly of the tragedy and changed from instruments of death into healing human suffering in the world. I think that because remedies that bring life…. We are incorporated work Coordinator at the Diocese of Harrisburg of its instant spread, it can seem worse. Remember, into him and we live in communion with him. This and the Director of Formation for Wives in the Jesus has overcome all suffering and moral deprav- communion means that we share in his life – not by Diaconate Program. An educator for 30 years, ity by his death and resurrection. He is our hope. making some act of intellectual assent, but by liv- she is responsible for Professional Development Look to him!” ing his life after him. And living his life after him Programs for every age learner. Through her pre- Tears welled up in her eyes and she gave me hug requires carrying the cross after him and sharing sentations, she challenges her audiences to be the as she whispered, “Thanks!” and went on her way. in his death. The cross is the price of eternal life. individual God has called them to be.)

Harrisburg Diocesan Council Answers on pageMarch 15 3 52 Able of Catholic Women’s and 10, 2019 53 Tempted Jesus he 54 Blessed ___ you" 94th Annual Convention 55 Noah's boat All women of the Diocese are cordially invited to attend CrossWord 56 Where a yoke goes

T1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 “Celebrating Mary Our Mother” DOWN 11 12 13 14 Saturday, May 11, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 15 16 17 1 Her The Diocesan Center, 4800 Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg, PA. 2 British drink 18 19 20 21 3 Colony insect Principal Celebrant and Homilist is 22 23 24 25 26 Father David Danneker, Diocesan Vicar General 4 White meat of chicken Concelebrated Mass with Priests and Deacons of the Diocese 27 28 29 5 Easter month Keynote speaker Megan Murphy is a dynamic 30 31 32 33 34 6 Manger Catholic speaker, teacher, and evangelist engaging audiences of 35 36 7 Chinese grapefruits all ages in the New Evangelization. She is featured at conferences, 8 Sub-continent retreats, seminars, universities, and youth and young adult events. 37 38 39 40 9 Harm She serves her home parish as Youth Minister and an Instructor for 41 42 43 10 Uncollected the Family Catechesis Program. For more information on Megan, visit 12 Pen fillers 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 meganmurphyministries.com. 19 Promising beginner Afternoon workshops 51 52 53 21 She 22 Deli order (opportunity to attend two sessions) 54 55 56 23 Common pope Sister Geralyn Schmidt, SCC –“Establishing a Relationship with Mary” © 2019 www.tri-c-a-publications.com name Terri Rosenstein – “Living the Joyful Mysteries” Readings: Sir 27:4-7 1 Cor 15:54-58 and Lk 6:39-45 and Dt 26:4-10; Rom 10:8 24 We believe in ___ June C. Alexander - “Boxes of Joy” -13; Lk 4:1-13 God Ann Koshute, M.T.S. – “Holding my Mother’s Hand: 25 Brick worker Understanding the Perpetual Help Icon” ACROSS 27 Purple season 29 Mint __ There will be a meditation room, exhibits, a religious items sale, a silent 28 Ursa ____ 31 Caribbean nation auction to benefit the HDCCW Scholarship Fund and a closing prayer service. 1 Plunge knife 30 Digit 32 Jesus ___ nothing 5 American College of 31 ___ Christ for 40 days Cost: $25 - Includes registration fee, 33 Uncooked continental breakfast and lunch Physicians (abbr.) 32 "Strong hand and 8 ___ Jima outstretched ___" 34 Mr.'s wife Registration begins at 8 a.m., 11 Saint-___, Montreal 35 Christmas song 35 Mouse catcher continental breakfast is until 9 a.m. 13 Not against 36 Epiphany light 36 When the sieve is ___ For more details visit 14 Today 37 Stack of paper 37 Part of a brake http://hdccw.webs.com 15 The apple was 39 Brother’s sons 38 Rub out 16 Edge of jar 41 Corruptible 40 Stress disorder Registration deadline is April 24 17 Owed 43 School group 41 Plateau Contact Mary Ann Pitek, 1771 Wellington 18 Dog registry 44 Terminal abbr. 42 Fibber Dr., Middletown, PA 17057 20 "Get ___ me, 45 Next Vatican Council 46 Pen stuff Maryannpitek.gmail.com or 717-939-8852 Satan" 47 Glide 48 ___ Maria (please no calls after 8:30 p.m.) 22 Flower head 51 Distress call 49 Twitching Cancellations must be received by May 1 26 Guide 50 Deer relative 14 - The Catholic WITNESS • March 1, 2019 PARISH NEWS

Lancaster Court Queen of Peace #1023 of the at 7 p.m., featuring student solo and group perfor- Diocesan Notebook Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Lenten re- mances, and the Bishop McDevitt bands and choirs. treat March 17 from 1-4 p.m. at. St. Philip the Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students (children Compiled by Jen Reed Apostle Parish in Millersville. Sister Mary Paul 5 and under are free). Refreshments will be served. Giordano, DM, and co-presenters will explore The Spiritual Offerings Work of Resting. Refreshments provided. Free-will St. Cecilia’s Big Bingo, March 17 at St. Cecilia Mass with prayers for healing will be celebrated offering accepted. RSVP to Margaret Giordano at Parish Center on State Drive in Lebanon. Sponsored March 5 at 7 p.m. at St. Theresa Church in New Cum- [email protected] or 717-390-9035. by the Holy Name Society. Doors and kitchen open berland by Father Donald Bender. Sponsored by the at 11 a.m., Bingo starts at 1 p.m. 24 cash games, Conewago District Council of Catholic Wom- Pilgrims of Praise and Life in the Spirit prayer groups. 50/50 and jackpot. Tickets are $25. Call Loretta at 717-737-7551 or Mary Ann at 717-564- en, Lenten retreat, “Glimmers of Grace: Choosing Soup and chili cook-off at Holy Family Parish in 7709. Every Day to Wake up and Live in Trust,” March 23 from noon-3:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Parish in Ha- Harrisburg, March 9 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Taste all Caelorum at St. Joan of Arc Church, Hershey, nover. Presented by Franciscan Sisters Eileen Quinn the homemade soups/chili and vote for your favor- March 13 at 7 p.m. Praise, worship and adoration of and Mary Therese White. Free-will offering accept- ite! Eat-in or take-out. Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. Father Modestus ed. Registration is 12-12:30. will preside. A reception will be held following the Special Sunday Bingo, March 10 at St. James Caelorum. For information, call 717-583-0240. Life Teen retreat on life’s big questions, March Parish Hall in Lititz. Doors at 12:30 p.m., Bingo at 2 23 from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. at St. Columba Parish in p.m. Twenty regular games, paper cards. Guaranteed Christ the King Church in Benton, “Soup and Sta- Bloomsburg. Hosted by Father Ryan Fischer of tions” every Friday in Lent. Soup at 6 p.m., Stations $1,000 jackpot. Food available for purchase. Must Divine Redeemer Parish in Mount Carmel. Bring at 7 p.m. be 18 to play. a bagged lunch; dinner provided. Cost is $15. The Benton Community Lenten Services, Sun- Register with Karen Konkolics, 570-441-3459 or Lenten Drop & Dine for the Hungry, March 16 days at 7 p.m. March 10 at Christ the King, March 17 [email protected]. from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Holy Name of Jesus Social at Benton UMC, March 24 at Benton Christian, March Hall. Harrisburg. Drop-off nonperishable food, gro- 31 at Assemblies of God, April 7 at Waller UMC and Education & Enrichment cery store gift cards, or monetary donations and dine April 14 at Presbyterian. St. Anne’s Retirement Community in Colum- on soup and bread. Contributions benefit the Silence Mass for healing in support of those who have bia, six-week Bereavement Program, March 5, 12, of Mary Home, which serves the poor and aban- lost a child, March 31 at 6 p.m. at Sacred Heart of Je- 19, 26, and April 2 and 9 from 2-3:30 p.m. Call the doned in the Harrisburg community. Contact 717- sus Church in Cornwall. Find comfort through prayer Pastoral Care Department at 717-285-6121 for more 737-4107 or [email protected]. and support of others who have lost a child at any age, information. York Catholic students present Rodgers & to abortion, an accident, disease, drug overdose, mili- Mary, Gate of Heaven Parish in Myerstown, Hammerstein’s “Cinderella,” March 1 and 2 at 7 tary service, miscarriage, stillbirth, suicide, etc. Call “Respect for Life” talk, March 12 at 7 p.m. Sandy 717-273-1574. Paveglio from St. Paul the Apostle Parish in An- p.m., and March 3 at 2 p.m. All seats are general 40 Days for Life in Harrisburg, March 6-April 14. nville will be the guest speaker. admission. Adults $10; students $8 (ages 5-18); and Pray and fast for an end to abortion. 40-day vigil in family $40 (immediate family of at least 5 individu- front of Planned Parenthood on North 2nd Street. For Women’s Lenten afternoon of reflection spon- als). Tickets available at the door. sored by Corpus Christi Parish Council of Catholic information, and to volunteer, contact Paul Dadowski Screening of “Paul, Apostle for Christ,” March at 412-849-1592 or [email protected], or visit Women, March 9 from 1-3:45 p.m. in the Corpus www.40daysforlife.com/HARRISBURG. Christi Parish Center, Chambersburg. Led by Jim 30 at 1 p.m. at The Campus Theater, Lewisburg. Gontis, Diocesan Director of Evangelization and Presented by St. Joseph Parish in Milton and Sa- Stations of the Cross and Supper at St. Anne Catechesis. Sacrament of Reconciliation from 3:45- cred Heart of Jesus Parish in Lewisburg, in honor of Church in Lancaster, Fridays during Lent, March 4:45 p.m., and Mass at 5 p.m. No cost for the pro- all pastors, “preachers of the Word.” Admission is 8-April 12. Lenten meal from 4:30-6 p.m. and after at gram. Bring a Rosary. Register by March 4 to Angela 6:30-7:30 p.m., in the parish library, located in the par- free; a free-will offering of money or non-perishable Danko at 301-302-6511 or [email protected]. ish rectory. RSVP to the parish office at 717-392-2225. foods will be donated to the Central Pennsylvania Free-will offering accepted. For details and menu, vis- Forgiveness Prayer workshop, March 9 from Food Bank. it www.stannechurch.org. 9 a.m.-noon at St. Rose of Lima Convent in York. St. Richard Parish in Manheim, annual spaghet- Learn the Forgiveness Prayer. Workshop will also ti dinner, March 1 from 4:30-8:30 p.m. Adults $9, Pilgrimages & Retreats provide an opportunity for Centering Prayer. Free of Join Father Pang Tcheou for a pilgrimage to children 18 and under eat free. Spaghetti and meat- charge. Bring your own lunch. Register with Rich ball (seconds on spaghetti only), salad, bread with the Passion Play in Oberammergau, May 19-29, Erdlen at [email protected] or 717-779- butter, dessert, soda, coffee and tea. Tickets sold at 2020. Roundtrip airfare from Philadelphia Internation- 8750. al Airport to Germany; First Class admission tickets the door. to see the Passion Play; also visiting Innsbruck, Sal- Theology on Tap Lancaster, “Life as a Catholic Legislator,” with Sen. John DiSanto, March 14 at Knights of Columbus Council #17028 of St. zburg, Vienna, and more; 9 nights accommodation in Philip the Apostle Parish in Millersville, final Toy First Class and select hotels; breakfast daily, six din- Annie Bailey’s Irish Pub (second floor) in Lancaster. ners; land transportation by private motorcoach; all Happy half hour at 7 p.m., speaker and Q&A at 7:30 Train meet of the season, March 16 from 9 a.m.- entrance fees, daily Mass, and more for $3,999 per p.m. Theology on Tap is a young adult outreach min- noon. Vendors buying and selling toy trains, oper- person/double occupancy. Contact Father Tcheou istry of the Diocese of Harrisburg. All young adults ating train layouts. Admission is $4. Call Charlie at [email protected] or Mary Mother of the (20s and 30s) are invited to attend. Sauer at 717-872-8481. Church Parish at 717-653-4903, to sign up and receive Pro-Life Benefit Breakfast at St. James Parish in Bingo of vintage Longaberger baskets, hosted a trip registration packet. Lititz, March 17 in the hall following 9 a.m. Mass. by Knights of Columbus of St. Philip the Apostle Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat for healing after an Guest speaker is Becky Biter, Director of Rachel’s Council #17028 in Millersville, March 31 at the par- abortion, April 26-28 at a confidential location in Vineyard Retreats. The breakfast is a fundraiser for ish. Doors at 1 p.m., games at 2:30 p.m. Proceeds to the Diocese of Harrisburg. The weekend retreat is for A Woman’s Concern, FoRM (House of His Cre- help repair church roof. Tickets are $20 in advance, anyone seeking healing after an abortion. Visit www. ation), and North Star Initiative. rachelsvineyard.org for information. To register, call $25 at the door. Contact Chris Smith at 717-808- 717-788-4959 or e-mail undefeatedcourage@gmail. Fundraisers & Events 6436. com. All inquiries are confidential. Knights of Columbus Council #3525 of Prince The Catholic Woman’s Club, 51st Annual Spring retreat and pilgrimage to the Franciscan of Peace Parish in Steelton, all-you-can-eat break- Fashion Show and Luncheon, “Jewels of Spring – Monastery of the Holy Land and St. John Paul II fast, March 10 from 9 a.m.-noon in the gym of the Wear Your Bling,” April 13 from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. National Shrine in Washington, D.C., April 28. Host- parish center. Eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, blue- at the Country Club of York. Cost is $35 per person. ed by St. Catherine Labouré Parish in Harrisburg. Cost berry muffins, orange juice and coffee. Cost is $8 at Guests welcome. Contact Beth Brennan 717-495- of $35 per person includes all tours and transportation the door. Call 717-985-1330. 0947 or [email protected]. RSVP by March by deluxe motor coach. Contact Deb at the parish of- 31. fice, 717-564-1321 or [email protected]. St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Annville, spaghet- ti & meatballs dinner, March 5 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The St. Joseph Parish Fun(d) Committee in Lenten retreat on mercy with Father Chris Alar, and 4-7 p.m. Tossed salad, Italian bread, dessert, Director of the Association of Marian Helpers in Hanover, Shrove Tuesday pancake supper, March 5 choice of coffee, iced tea or orange drink. Cost is $8 from 4-6:30 p.m. in the parish social hall. Pancakes, Stockbridge, Mass., at St. Katharine Drexel Parish in for large, $6 for small. Carry out available – bring sausage, applesauce, fastnachts, desserts, and drinks. Mechanicsburg, March 10-12 from 6-8 p.m. Examin- your own container. ing Christ’s message of Divine Mercy, and a blessing $6 for adults, $3 for children 12 and under, children with a relic of St. Faustina. Father Alar will preach at Bishop McDevitt High School in Harrisburg, under 3 eat free. Proceeds benefit the parish. all Masses and will be available for the Sacrament of “A Night of the Arts: A Pops Concert and Art Ex- Reconciliation. Contact Bill Benning at 717-571-8808 hibit,” March 2. Exhibit featuring student works of Diocesan Notebook continues on page 15 or St. Katharine Drexel Parish at 717-697-8716. visual art begins at 6:30 p.m. Pops Concert begins PARISH NEWS March 1, 2019 • The Catholic WITNESS - 15

McSherrystown Steelton OBITUARIES Annunciation BVM: Prince of Peace: Deceased Clergy Nancy Niedererr Margaret Kocevar Please pray for the following The names of the following deceased persons have clergy who died in March been submitted by their parishes. Please remember in Mechanicsburg Sunbury during the past 25 years: your prayers the happy repose of these recently departed St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: St. Monica: Deacon William Smith, 1994 souls and the consolation of their loved ones. Bernard P. “Bert” Bertolino Paul Boyer Father Stephen Jordan, 1994 Abbottstown Jeanette Moe St. Joseph: York Franciscan Father Immaculate Heart of Mary: Patricia Thornton Mary Barkofsky Gerald Kedziora, 2002 Immaculate Conception BVM: Ron Filliben Bert Bertolino St. Catherine Labouré: Marjorie Fernandes Bishop Nicholas C. Dattilo, 2004 Geraldine Glass Mildred Coburn St. Katharine Drexel: Warren Glass St. Joseph: Conventual Franciscan Father Florence Peda Frank Alba Robert Grzybowski, 2007 Thomas Harbaugh Lloyd Mullen, Jr. Dolores (Dol) Dexter John Melhorn St. Margaret Mary: Mary-Ellen Schmidt Deacon J. Leo Dunn, 2007 Chesterann Monko Charles J. Gluntz, II Helen Stiles Abbot John Neitzel, O. Praem, 2008 Michael Librandi Berwick Rocco Zappia Father Lawrence Gross, 2009 Immaculate Conception BVM: Veronica McCollum Middletown St. Patrick: Helen Carter Veronica “Ronnie” Rolla Seven Sorrows BVM: Father John Greaney, 2009 Norman Owens Jean Isvak Barbara A. Romanowski Richard Handley Father David Hillier, 2014 Earl Shelley, Jr. Zigmund Sadauskas James Spear Msgr. Thomas Kujovsky, 2015 Betty Worman Hershey St. Rose of Lima: Father David T. McAndrew, 2018. St. Joan of Arc: Mount Carmel Lester Saltzgiver Bonneauville Frank Bolduc Divine Redeemer: St. Joseph the Worker: Josephine Bricker Richard C. DiRienzo Sister Kathleen Brabson, S.S.J. Edward T. Little Rose Kuznicki Lancaster St. Joseph Sister Kathleen Brabson, formerly Sister Thomas Audrey, died Assumption BVM: Jan. 23 at St. Joseph Villa, Flourtown, Pa. She was 71. Camp Hill New Bloomfield She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, Chestnut Hill, in 1966 and professed her Good Shepherd: Jennie Beam St. Bernard: final vows in 1973 when she was missioned at Sacred Heart, Conewago. Ann Crawford Marianne Lynch Emory Galic he he he James Morgan Sister Kathleen ministered in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Dio- Fred Vlasek Joseph Matunis Regina Reiley ceses of Harrisburg, Trenton and Wilmington. In the Harrisburg Diocese, she Edward Simoncelli rosstaughtW at Sacredord Heart of Jesus School in Conewagoross from 1969-1975Word and in the rossWord Fairfield Sacred Heart of Jesus: C C C TJanuary 6 andTheology 13, 2019 Department at DeloneT CatholicJanuary High School, 20 and McSherrystown, 27, 2019 from TFebruary 3 and 10, 2019 Immaculate Conception BVM: G. Thomas Diehl New Cumberland 1981-1987. At the time of her passing, she was president of Mount St. Joseph Emelia Carrick John M. Fanale St. Theresa:AKAPURIMFBI ACTSESPFAS PEELTSPARK Alfred Hetlyn James Edward Gillen Academy, Philadelphia. Adam CastnerMIDAMINOILL PLOTGNUIBIS ERRORAIRIII Patricia Ann Johnson The funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Joseph Villa, Flourtown, on Jan. 29. DonaldOWEUPSETGEL Henkel NARYGAPTIRE GRACENNESON Gettysburg Rita Smith Wade-El Marie “Bernie” English Sister Julia Tierney, OSF St. Francis Xavier: KINGSEPHESUS EMCEERIPS ADSSVELTE Rosemary Schroen Lebanon Franciscan Sister Julia Tierney, formerly Sister Jarlath Anne, 88, died in Rid- New Freedom LEGTEN ASHTELLSTOE ISOTOPEARES Assumption BVM: dle Memorial Hospital in Aston, Pa., Feb. 15. She had been a professed member St. JohnBRUISEDRADAR the Baptist: KEYSYEARS RUDEAGAIN Hanover William Deitz of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 69 years. LORDMRSMOTE AMPERESCRIBE ENEIDYLLLED St. Joseph: Joann M. Smith Cornelia Ghergulescu Born in County Mayo, Ireland, she entered the congregation in 1946. Sister Patricia A. Finch Marian Thompson Carl GottschalkTENETYODELEDJulia earned a BA in English fromDEIGNJOHN Neumann University in Aston, Pa., in 1970, INEPTBEMA Gladys M. Reck ROWNILand an MA in education from BostonONEASIDEGAS University in 1978. Sister Julia ministered ARTSTAKEOUT Lewisburg QuarryvilleMIASMASASHESin the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, the ArchdiocesePLANSYRIA of Boston, and the Diocese ELISHAREF St. Catherine of Siena: St. Vincent de Paul: Sacred Heart of Jesus: ABRATOLLEYEof Trenton. She served for 10 yearsAFROKGBMOST in the Diocese of Harrisburg, at St. Joseph AIDOPTLOTTO Winifred E. Petry Julia M. Tressler Karen Bowman School in Lancaster and at Holy Trinity School in Columbia. In later years, Sis- RIMTEMPOREPter Julia’s ministry took her toDREWELLCOLA collegiate levels where she served as a lecturer TAGRIOPROUD Harrisburg Manheim RohrerstownCDSORANGSSTin Puerto Rico, Israel, and Africa.SIXNETAMEN She also served in the Diocese of El Paso as SSEEAREYED Our Lady of the St. Richard: St. Leo the Great: coordinator of volunteer care. Blessed Sacrament: Thomas P. “Tom” Lacek, Jr. Patricia A. Eichelberger The funeral Mass was Feb. 19 at Assisi House in Aston. Burial was in Our Anne Buller John “Jack” Muldowney Ann-Marie Friel Lady of Angels Cemetery in Aston.

Diocesan Notebook and indicate your pick-up date close working relationship with continues from page 14 (Wednesdays March 13-April 10 the parish manager. Call the parish from 8 a.m.-noon) or after weekend officehe at 717-243-4411 for the job he Puzzle on page 13 he Annual Deb Loss Scholarship Masses. description. Interested candidates Indoor Yard Sale, March 9 from 8 Job Openings should send a letter of interest, ré- a.m.-1 p.m. at the St. Joseph Parish sumé,C andross a pastor’sW ord recommen - CrossWord CrossWord Center, Hanover. Breakfast and lunch Lebanon Catholic School seekT- dationFebruary form 17 to and St. 24,Patrick 2019 Church, TMarch 3 and 10, 2019 TMarch 17, 24 and 31, 2019 available for purchase. More than 40 ing a receptionist, hourly position 152 East Pomfret Street, Carlisle, vendors expected. 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PosiOATSSERENT- PDFs, please. ASPDRYEREXT ish office at 570-672-2302 to order, tion reports to the pastor, with a 16 - The Catholic WITNESS • March 1, 2019 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Bishop McDevitt Chorale Performs at Iconic Festival in Heinz Chapel By Nate Delp state of Pennsylvania were selected to Special to The Witness attend this festival. The Chorale was ad- judicated by two college choral directors St. Paul’s first letter to the Corinthi- and received extremely positive feed- ans eloquently describes the Mystical back. In addition to this excellent festival Body of Christ as one body with many experience, the weekend included a cho- parts. These parts are interdependent ral clinic at Duquesne University, a trip and work together to bring glory to God. to see and hear the Grammy award-win- One crucial part of our human body is ning Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, a the voice. With a few words, one might beautiful Mass at St. Paul Cathedral, and change someone else’s life. They could a tour of the Cathedral of Learning at the cut deeply, leaving scars that never fade, University of Pittsburgh. The two days or they can invigorate, raising someone together, while educational and produc- up to be the best self that God has created tive, were reminiscent of a family trip, them to be. full of laughter, fellowship and qual- The voice can also showcase God’s in- ity time spent growing closer together finite capacity for beauty and goodness and encountering interesting characters through song. Christ’s message also cen- COURTESY OF CHAD REED, CHORALE DIRECTOR along the way. ters on the connections we make. Just as The members of the Chorale participate in a workshop at Duquesne University with Dr. Caron Daley, Director of Choral Activities. This is the first time a choir from Bish- the parts of the body are all connected op McDevitt has been invited to perform and necessary for the healthy and pro- in the 29 years of the festival’s existence. ductive function of the body, so too are To the untrained and uneducated ear, it the harmonies of a well-rehearsed choir. is hard to fully comprehend the intricate This beautiful metaphor was exempli- harmonies of a full choral arrangement, fied by the Bishop McDevitt High School and yet we can still innately recognize Chorale on Feb. 16 and 17. The students, the skill it takes to not only perform, but under the direction of Chad Reed, were also to compose such masterpieces. The blessed to be showcased at the Univer- young performers of our Diocese are sity of Pittsburgh Heinz Chapel Cham- living witnesses to the great glory to be ber Choir Festival over Presidents’ Day found in the connections within the mys- Weekend. The festival was founded by tical body of Christ. When we each do Professor John Goldsmith (Heinz Chapel our part as we were designed to, the mas- Choir Director, 1989-2014) to encourage ter composer’s beautiful vision of har- and reward a cappella singing at the high mony becomes recognizable to every- school level. The program states, “a cap- one. The choirs, bands and actors of the pella music requires the highest level of Diocese have rehearsed to bring beauty musicianship.” to audiences. We may not always see or The students of Bishop McDevitt did understand the harmonies that God in- not fall short. Only three choirs in the The Bishop McDevitt Chorale with Chad Reed, director, pictured in Heinz Chapel. tends, but if we trust his directions and perform our part, his harmony will be ap- parent to the world. (Nate Delp is a teacher at Bishop See These and Other McDevitt High School, and accompanied Bishop McDevitt Students the students on their trip to Pittsburgh.) in Upcoming Performances:

• A Night of the Arts: Pops Concert and Art Exhibit at Bishop McDevitt, March 2 at 7 p.m. ST. PATRICK’S EVE • Cinderella: Enchanted Edition, spring musical at Bishop McDevitt, March 14 and 15 at WINE & 7 p.m., and March 16 at 3 p.m. • Wind Ensemble/Jazz Band CRAFT BEER Performance at the State Capitol Building, TASTING March 21 at noon. MARCH 16 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Chorale Singing at St. Joan of Arc Church in Hershey, March 31 at the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Experience the best wines Heavy Hors D’oeuvres and craft beers of the region from Local Foods and • Chorale Singing at St. Joseph Church in in the beauty of the historic Farms, entertainment and Mechanicsburg, April 7 at the 11:30 a.m. Mass. Star Barn and support a raffle drawings. scholarship fund for needy • Jazz Ensembles Concert at Bishop students in the Diocese More info and limited tickets McDevitt, May 9 at 7 p.m. of Harrisburg. available at: event.saintpatrickfund.org • Chorale Concert at St. Patrick Heinz Memorial Chapel at the Cathedral in Harrisburg, May 3 at 7 p.m. University of Pittsburgh. The Bishop McDevitt Chorale was one of only • A Spring Evening of Music, spring three choirs selected from the state of Sponsored by concert at Bishop McDevitt, May 16 at 7 p.m. Pennsylvania to perform at this prestigious event.