Serving the Diocese of San Angelo, Texas Volume XXXVII, No. 7 JULY 2017

Monsignor James Bridges, first priest ordained in Diocese of San Angelo, retires

Coverage, Pgs. 2, 5

(Photo by Alan P. Torre)

DIOCESE OF SAN ANGELO PO BOX 1829 NONPROFIT ORG. SAN ANGELO TX 76902-1829 US POSTAGE PAID SAN ANGELO, TX PERMIT NO. 44 Page 2 JULY 2017 The Angelus The Inside Front Msgr. Bridges celebrates final Mass as Pastor Msgr. Bridges’ Diocese’s first ordained priest retires assignments as pastor of St. Stephen’s in Midland 1963 - Sacred Heart, Abilene, By Jimmy Patterson good and accomplished priest,” Assistant Pastor Editor noted San Angelo Bishop Michael West Texas Angelus Sis. “On behalf of the entire dio- 1967 - St. cese, I am most grateful to him for Joseph, Rowena; MIDLAND —Msgr. James his generous service. His priest- St. Thomas, Miles Bridges exited his pastorate without hood impacts the lives of thousands saying a word. The beloved priest, of people far and wide, and I hope 1970 – Sacred a gifted homilist rarely short on that he will continue to do so after Heart, Abilene, words, sat silently on Sunday, June his term of office as pastor at St. Pastor 25, 2017, as Deacon Luis Mata Stephen's is completed.” delivered the homily at Msgr. Although Msgr. Bridges has not 1980 - St. Mary’s, Odessa Bridges’ final Sunday Mass as pas- yet stated his plans for retirement, tor at St. Stephen’s in Midland, and the bishop noted his options as a 1983 - St. after serving the Diocese of San retired priest are many. Elizabeth Ann Angelo in active parish ministry for “There are many ways a priest Seton, Odessa 55 years and one month. can serve, whether as pastor or in Aside from the prayers he offered another role. Retirement is a vener- 1996 - St. as celebrant, all that Msgr. Bridges able phase of life that is to be Stephen’s, offered on the last Sunday of his embraced and honored. Over the Midland pastorate were nine simple words, years I have known many retired delivered with his trademark wit: “I priests who continue to bring many Msgr. James did not pay him to say those blessings into the lives of the peo- Bridges, at right, things,” he told St. Stephen’s ple through the continued exercise watches as parishioners and others in atten- of their priestly gifts in their golden Deacon Luis dance after Mata’s tribute. years. Their wealth of experience Mata preaches, Msgr. Bridges heeded God’s call makes them resourceful spiritual Sunday, June 25, to become a priest at 22, when, guides and beloved wisdom figures 2017, at St. according to Mata, he “came in for the community.” Stephen’s with eyes wide open and an ear-to- A native of Lamesa who grew up Church in Midland. ear smile and a burning desire to Baptist and as a teenager managed serve the people. Many years have what was at the time the largest (Photo by Karen gone by and he still has those wide- restaurant in the small town, J. Patterson) open eyes and that burning desire Bridges would become the first to serve.” priest ordained in the Diocese of Simple arithmetic would suggest San Angelo -- May 29, 1962 -- just that Msgr. Bridges has celebrated minutes ahead of the late Msgr. Active retired priests in the Diocese of San Angelo more than 20,000 Masses so far. Timothy Murphy and three days Known as a visionary and a before Msgr. Bernard Gully, cur- After a priest steps down from parish duties, he Engaged Encounter in Spanish, the campus ministry bridge-builder, Msgr. Bridges’ was rent pastor of Holy Trinity Church can remain as active as he chooses. In the Diocese in Odessa, and the Unbound ministry. instrumental in the founding of in Big Spring. of San Angelo, retired priests are extremely helpful 4 Father Knick Knickerbocker has been very both St. Stephen’s Parish in A few examples ... helpful in Junction, and writes articles for the West Msgrs. Bridges and Murphy, 4Father Hugh Wade fills in for priests in many dif- Texas Angelus. Midland and St. Elizabeth Ann classmates at Josephinum Seminary ferent parishes, and he maintains a high level of 4 Msgr. Tim Schwertner is a retired priest of the Seton Parish in Odessa. in Columbus, Ohio, often playfully involvement in local charitable organizations in Diocese of Lubbock, and serves as a sacramental He founded Helping Hands of jabbed each other about who Ballinger. minister at St. Joseph in Stanton and St. Isidore in Midland and the West Texas Food should have the honor of being 4 Father Gilbert Rodriguez continues his weekly Lenorah. Bank in Odessa, and has spent a known as the first priest of the dio- radio program that reaches a large listening audi- 4 Bishop Emeritus Michael Pfeifer remains active lifetime serving the poor and stress- cese, and, according to Gully, ence, and he assists in many parishes, sometimes in his retirement in San Antonio, where he celebrates ing the importance of serving the Bridges’ three days of seniority “is for months at a time. the sacraments in parishes, visits the sick, ministers 4 For many years, Msgr. Benedict Zientek took to prisoners, continues his writing, and supports the poor to thousands in West Texas. something he still reminds me care of parishes when the pastor was on vacation. ministry of the Church in multiple ways. “Monsignor Bridges is a very about every two or three days.” 4 Father Joe Uecker remains very active with the -- West Texas Angelus Odessa music director receives Notre Dame certification West Texas Angelus of the Sacred Paschal Triduum. example of training for lay leadership in the “After completing my final project, Church,” Bishop Michael J. Sis said.” I am ODESSA — Christopher Wilcox, Director “Planning Music for the Triduum (and very pleased that Christopher took the time to of Music and Liturgy at St. Elizabeth Ann Justifying Its Use),” I received word the week pursue this certificate, and I hope other men Seton in Odessa, was recently awarded a of Chrism that it was approved and that I had and women from the parishes of our diocese Certificate of Completion in the University of obtained my certificate,” Wilcox said. “I can’t will consider doing the same. Many opportu- Notre Dame’s program in Catholic Theology describe how excited, or important it is to me.” nities for advanced theological studies through in the area of Liturgy. Wilcox moved to West Texas six years agao distance learning are available from Catholic In receiving word of his certification, from the Chicago area. universities around the country.” Wilcox was told that his project, music from “I never imagined that I would have been The steps completed that led Wilcox to his the Sacred Paschal Triduum, was thorough and given the opportunities that I’ve been present- certification includes: his research and explanations in theology, ed,” Wilcox said. “I’m extremely lucky to be 4 An Introduction to the Catholic Faith. liturgy and music “well thought out” and at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and to serve the 4 The Eucharist: Source and Summit of the “excellent.” diocese. I never considered music or liturgy as Christian Life. Wilcox spent two years working toward his a vocation while growing up.” 4 Introduction to the Sacraments. certification through Notre Dame’s Institute for Wilcox added that his early life goals includ- 4 The Liturgical Year. 4 Christopher Wilcox Church Life Satellite Theological Education ed a medical career or attending seminary. Liturgical Theology. Program. His project involved research and “The Certificate in Liturgy through the 4 Liturgical Music. explanations in the theology, liturgy, and music University of Notre Dame is a very good 4 The Liturgy of the Hours. The Angelus JULY 2017 Page 3 CALENDARS From The Bishop’s Desk

BISHOP MICHAEL SIS Closed in observance of Independence Day God and summer vacation SCHEDULE 7-9 — Deacon JULY 2017 Formation By Bishop Michael J. Sis able for all ages. The younger mem- relaxation, but they also help us to be 10 — Heart of Mercy bers gain a deeper sense of belonging, good stewards by taking care of our 1-4 — ORLANDO, FL, Prayer Group By now we’re in the middle of sum- and the elderly get to pass on family bodies. Through summer sports we National Convocation of 12-16 — Small Town Catholic Leaders Teen ACTS mer. Summer is an opportunity that history and traditions. The family is build community spirit and make new 6 — SAN ANGELO, 17 — Heart of Mercy could be used well or squandered away. the basic building block of society. It is friends. We grow through teamwork Diocesan Pastoral Center, Prayer Group For many, it brings the domestic church, where good char- and a healthy spirit of competition. Priestly Life and Formation 19 — DOSA Staff a chance for some acter is formed and the faith is passed Pope John Paul II often spoke about Committee meeting at Development Day welcome vacation on from one generation to the next. the way our participation in sports can 10:00 a.m. 20-23 — Boys Chrysalis time and travel. Summer is a great chance to renew help us to grow in virtue. He recom- 8 — BIG SPRING, Holy Flight Trinity, Convent Curious 24 — Heart of Mercy Taking a break for a important family bonds. mended that sports should be “accom- Vocation Event Prayer Group little change of pace panied by moderation and training in 8 — MIDLAND, Our 24 — Deacon Quarterly can help us to avoid Creation self-discipline. It very often also Lady of Guadalupe, Mass 26 — DOSA Staff Mass burnout, and it can When we spend time outdoors, it is requires a good team spirit, a respectful at 5:00 p.m. & Lunch also enrich the qual- an opportunity to glorify God the attitude, appreciation of the qualities of 9 — MIDLAND, Our 27-30 — Women’s Walk ity of our life. In Creator in the natural world that he cre- others, honest sportsmanship, and Lady of Guadalupe, Mass to Emmaus Bishop Sis at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 31 — Heart of Mercy this article I would ated. Whether we spend a quiet humility in recognizing one’s own limi- 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Prayer Group like to explore a few evening in the backyard, or take a trip tations.” 17 — SAN ANGELO, ideas for summer that are rooted in our to a national park, we can see a reflec- Diocesan Pastoral Center, AUGUST 2017 Catholic faith. tion of divine glory in the beauty of Summer Reading Vocation Team Meeting at 4-6 — Engaged creation. God blesses us with glorious A slower pace of life in the summer 2:00 p.m. Encounter Family works of art when we take the time to can sometimes allow the opportunity to 18 — SAN ANGELO, 6 — Natural Family Diocesan Pastoral Center, Planning With a little planning, summer can notice the colors of the sunset, listen to spend more time reading. I recommend Presbyteral Council meet- 6-9 — Seminarian become an occasion for investing some the song of the birds, and observe the going beyond the newspapers, maga- ing at 11:00 a.m. Summer Gathering quality time with family members. power of a summer thunderstorm zines, and social media, picking a good, 19 — SAN ANGELO, 11-13 — Deacon Bonds of love and understanding are rolling across the landscape. solid book that helps us to integrate our Christ the King Retreat Formation built up through the shared memories faith and our life. Of course, the Bible Center, Parish Staff 13 — 2022 Deacon of reunions and family get-togethers. Summer Sports Development Day at 9:30 Formation Pre-Aspirancy BISHOP a.m. (One Day) These moments are extremely valu- Sports not only provide fun and (Please See /22) 24 — SAN ANGELO, 14 — Heart of Mercy Diocesan Pastoral Center, Prayer Group Liturgy Commission 15 — CKRC Offices Dios y las Vacaciones de Verano Meeting at 10:00 a.m. Closed in observance of 27-28 — AUSTIN, St. the Feast of the Por el Obispo Michael J. Sis Dominic Savio High Assumption es una oportunidad para glorificar a integrar nuestra fe y nuestra vida. Por School, National Hispanic 17-20 — Men’s Walk to Dios el Creador en el mundo natural supuesto, la Biblia es esencial. Un Pastoral Musicians’ Emmaus Ya, por ahora, estamos a medios del que ha creado. Ya sea que pasamos una excelente proyecto de verano sería leer Conference 21 — Heart of Mercy verano. El verano es una oportunidad noche tranquila en el patio trasero, o por completo uno de los Evangelios o 29 — SANDERSON, St. Prayer Group que podría ser utilizado bien o podría hacemos un viaje a un parque nacional, una de las cartas de San Pablo. James, Mass and Blessing 25-27 — DOSA ser desperdiciado. Para muchos, trae podemos ver un reflejo de la gloria div- Para quienes les gustaría leer un of Parish Hall at 11:00 Deacons’ Annual Retreat a.m. 28 — Heart of Mercy una oportunidad acogedora para unos ina en la belleza de la creación. Dios libro clásico espiritual Católico, Prayer Group días de vacaciones y de viaje. El tomar nos bendice con gloriosas obras de arte recomiendo cualquiera de los sigu- AUGUST 2017 una quebrada para un pequeño cambio cuando tomamos el tiempo para notar ientes: San Agustín: Confesiones, 3 — SAN ANGELO, SEPTEMBER 2017 de ritmo nos puede los colores de la puesta de sol, escuchar Tomás Kempis: La Imitación de Cristo, Kenny Blanek’s Village 4 — CKRC Offices ayudar a evitar el el canto de los pájaros, y observar el San Francisco de Sales: Introducción a Café, Christian Breakfast Closed in Observance of agotamiento, y tam- poder de una tormenta de verano rodan- la Vida Devota, Hermano Lorenzo de la Fellowship at 6:30 a.m. Labor Day 4-6 — SAN ANGELO, 4 — Heart of Mercy bién puede enrique- do a través del paisaje. Resurrección: La Práctica de la St. Mary’s, Vocations Prayer Group cer la calidad de Presencia de Dios, Santa Teresita del Discernment Retreat 8-10 — Deacon nuestra vida. En Deportes de verano Niño Jesús, Historia de un Alma, y 6 — SAN ANGELO, Formation este artículo me Los deportes no sólo proporcionan Jean-Pierre de Caussade: El Abandono Texas Bank Sports 8-10 — Beginning gustaría explorar diversión y la relajación, sino que tam- en la Divina Providencia. Complex, Kicking it with Experience algunas ideas para bién nos ayudan a tomar la responsabil- Algunos autores más contemporá- the Holies Kickball Game 10 — 2022 Deacon at 6:00 p.m. Formation Pre-Aspirancy el verano que están idad de cuidar nuestros cuerpos. A neos que recomiendo serían el Papa 7 — SAN ANGELO, (One Day) arraigadas en nues- Obispo Sis través de los deportes de verano con- Francisco, C. S. Lewis, G. K. Christ the King Retreat 11 — Heart of Mercy tra fe Católica. struimos el espíritu de comunidad y Chesterton, Matthew Kelly, el Obispo Center, Annual Seminarian Prayer Group hacemos nuevos amigos. Crecemos a Robert Barron, Jennifer Fulwiler, Summer Gathering 14-17 — Lubbock Familia través de trabajar como equipo y un Thomas Merton, e Ignacio Larrañaga. 8-11 — SAN PEDRO Deacons’ Annual Retreat 1 Con un poco de planificación, el ver- espíritu sano de competencia. SULA, HONDURAS, 18 — Heart of Mercy Hermanamiento Assembly Prayer Group ano puede convertirse en una ocasión El Papa Juan Pablo II muy a menudo Viajar 17 — CHRISTOVAL, 20-23 — Anglican para invertir en tiempo de calidad con habló en cuanto como nuestra partici- Viajar durante el verano nos da la Our Lady of Grace Diocese of Southwest miembros de la familia. Vínculos de pación en deportes puede ayudarnos a oportunidad de ampliar nuestra mente y Carmelite Monastery, Visit Texas SYNOD amor y comprensión se construyen a crecer en la virtud. Él recomendó que mejorar nuestra comprensión de los and Mass 25 — Heart of Mercy través de los recuerdos compartidos de el deporte debería ser “acompañado con diferentes lugares y culturas. Cuando se 19 — ST. LAWRENCE, Prayer Group reuniones familiares. moderación y la formación en la visita un nuevo lugar, es mucho más Rite of Admission to 29-Oct 1 — Ministry of Acolyte at 10:00 Engaged Encounter Estos momentos son extremada- autodisciplina. Muy a menudo se enriquecedor si tomamos el tiempo para a.m. mente valiosos para todas las edades. requiere también un buen espíritu de aprender acerca de las condiciones de 22 — SAN ANGELO, Los miembros más jóvenes adquieren equipo, una actitud de respeto, el apre- vida allí, los desafíos de la economía Diocesan Pastoral Center, PRIEST ORDINATION un sentido más profundo de pertenen- cio de las cualidades de los demás, la local, la historia del lugar, el patrimonio Deans’ Meeting at 11 a.m. DATES cia, y los ancianos pasan la historia y deportividad honesta, y humildad para artístico e histórico, o incluso algo del JULY 26 — SAN ANGELO, tradiciones familiares. La familia es el reconocer las propias limitaciones.” idioma local. Pastoral Center, Annual 8 — Fr. Romanus Cursillo Leaders’ Meeting Akamike (1989) componente básico de la sociedad. Es El manejar largas distancias con la at 10:00 a.m. 12 — Fr. Michael la iglesia doméstica, donde se forma un Leer durante el verano familia y amigos nos pone en una Udegbunam (1981) buen carácter y la fe se transmite de Un ritmo más lento de la vida situación para llegar a conocerse mejor CHRIST THE KING 19 — Bishop Michael una generación a la siguiente. El verano durante el verano a veces puede permi- al compartir nuestros pensamientos, RETREAT CENTER Sis (1986) es una gran oportunidad para renovar tirnos la oportunidad de pasar más sentimientos y sueños. Las vacaciones JULY 2017 27 — Fr. John Keuhner los vínculos familiares importantes. tiempo leyendo. Recomiendo ir más de verano proporcionan momentos 3 — Heart of Mercy (2003) Prayer Group allá de los periódicos, revistas y medios oportunos para escuchar con más aten 4 — CKRC Offices (continued on Pg. 14) Creación de comunicación social, escogiendo un Cuando pasamos tiempo al aire libre, libro bueno y sólido que nos ayuda a (Mira OBISPO/21) Page 4 JULY 2017 The Angelus DIOCESAN BRIEFS

Diocese sending group to King Retreat Center in San Angelo, Sunday, July 16, 2017. from 2-4 p.m. A Catholic Convocation presentation at 3 pm. RSVPs are appre- Prayer for the Convocation of Catholic ciated at 325-651-5352 or Leaders, July 1-4 in Orlando, Fla.: [email protected] O Holy Spirit, you who first enkindled This is an opportunity to thank Sister in our hearts the joy of the Gospel, Malachy personally for the good she has renew that same joy in those who are done in her service throughout the dio- preparing for the Convocation of cese. Catholic Leaders. Enflame the hearts of our bishops and their diocesan delegations; leaders of Diocesan Women’s national organizations and movements; Conference clergy, religious and laity; all who make SAN ANGELO — Registration for the this event possible; and Catholic leaders Catholic Women’s Conference for the across the United States. Diocese of San Angelo, September 29- Move us to welcome the word of life in 30, 2017, is open. Our theme this year the depths of our hearts and respond to is “Outrageous Love — Martha and the call of missionary discipleship. Mary, the Two Within Us!” Our exciting O Holy Spirit, transform our hearts and Speakers for 2017 include: Sister enable us to enter into the perfect com- Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, soltsis- munion that you share with the Father ters.blogspot. com; Sarah Swafford, and the Son.* www.emotionalvirtue.com, and Teresa Mary, Star of the New Evangelization, Tomeo, teresatomeo.com. Bishop Sis pray for us. will preside at Mass on Saturday morn- Amen. ing. The Catholic Women’s Conference Those attending from the Diocese of has moved this year to the McNease San Angelo: Center, 501 Rio Concho in San Angelo. Bishop Michael Sis It begins at 5:30 pm on Sept. 29, 2017, Sr. Hilda Marotta and concludes Sept. 30. at 4 pm. Sr. Adelina Garcia Registration ends September 1. Christ the King Retreat Center is funded in part by parish assessments. Jimmy Patterson Admission is $50 with Saturday lunch Karen Patterson and snacks provided. Register Online Alison Pope at: heartjmj.org (PayPal & major credit Sr. Elsa Garcia cards accepted). Please do not let What you get for your money Fr. Bala Anthony Govindu price keep you from coming. We have Linda Erickson generous groups that have donated so Dave Erickson that we can give scholarships for those at the Diocese of San Angelo who want to come. You can register to receive a scholarship online at: West Texas Angelus West Texas Angelus; Festival Information heartjmj.org. A limited block of rooms Please send all dates and information 4 Maintains current and historical archives of has been reserved at the Clarion Hotel, Each year, parishes in the diocese are charged an for youre parish festival or family fair 441 Rio Concho Drive for $69 a night, + administrative and sacramental records. when the information becomes available assessment, which funds the operations of the tax & fees (Call 325-658-2828), and the Diocese of San Angelo. What do those assessments for publication to Jpatterson@sanan- Pearl on the Concho, 333 Rio Concho Social Justice Ministries gelodiocese.org. fund? Many things. Below is a list of items that parish- 4 Provides support in the areas of Pro-Life, Social Drive for $79 a night, + tax & fees (Call es help fund through the assessment process. Hermanamiento 325-653-4500). Mention the Catholic Justice, Multi-cultural parishes, Criminal Justice Collection Women’s Conference when registering. Ministry. On the weekend of July 15-16, 2017, Office of the Bishop 4 churches the Diocese of San Angelo will St. Ambrose Fall Festival Fosters unity within the diocese and with the uni- Christ the King Retreat Center offer special prayers for partners in the 78th St. Ambrose Church versal Church through the threefold ministry of 4 Operates Christ the King Retreat Center for the Hermanamiento, the Dioceses of San Fall Festival, Wall teaching, sanctifying, and governing; benefit of the diocese and surrounding community. 4 Pedro Sula, Honduras; La Ceiba, Sunday, October 15, 2017 Proclaims the message of the Gospel and the Honduras, and the Diocese of Tyler. We Turkey, dressing, and sausage teachings of the Church; Catholic Cemeteries will also take up a special collection for 4 dinner served 11:00 am-2:00 pm Maintains vigilance over doctrinal integrity; 4 Operates and maintains Calvary Catholic our partner dioceses and parishes in Children's games 10:30am-4:00pm 4 Provides spiritual formation and administrative Honduras, July 15/16, 2017. The collec- Cemetery; Bingo 12:00pm-4:00pm supervision of the diocese and parishes; 4 Monitors operations of other Catholic cemeteries tion is divided between the two 4 Live Auction 1:15 pm Develops Pastoral Manual of Policies, in the diocese. Honduran dioceses. Parishes of our dio- Guidelines and Explanations for all areas of clergy, cese that have partnerships with Victims Assistance Info religious, and parish life; Honduran parishes may channel their Priests If you or someone you know has been 4 Oversees the Presbyteral Council and Priest collection to those parishes, through our 4 Recruitment, evaluation, training, monitoring, sexually abused by anyone who serves Personnel Board for Diocesan Policies and Priest diocese. The Honduran Dioceses place the Church, and you need a place to talk and assigning; a tremendous emphasis on their parish- Assignments; 4 Provides ongoing spiritual formation and retreats with someone about your feelings of 4 Provides administrative support for the Diocesan es and people being “missionary disci- betrayal or hurt by the Church due to for priests; ples,” in line with the proclamations of Catholic Foundation; Provides opportunities for continuing education of abuse, exploitation, or harassment, we 4 Manages Priest Retirement Fund; Pope Francis. They face the challenges are here to help you. To report sexual priests. Provides annual financial support to the Texas of their society with determination and misconduct call Lori Hines, Victim 4 Priests provide leadership in the parish liturgies, the joy of the Gospel. With our contribu- Assistance Coordinator, 325-374-7609, Catholic Conference of Bishops, the USCCB, and counseling for marriage, grief, spiritual direction; tions, we can assist them in their mis- or write Diocese of San Angelo Victim the Holy See; visitation to hospitals and nursing homes. 4 sion. Assistance Ministry, PO Box 1829, San Manages the National USCCB Special Angelo, TX 76902, If the sexual abuse Collections; Office of Permanent Diaconate 4 Sister Malachy reception occurred outside this diocese, the Victim Fosters missionary activity through the Diocesan 4 Deacons recruited, scrutinized, educated, psy- SAN ANGELO — All are invited to a Assistance Coordinator will assist in Mission Council, the Bishop’s Mission Cooperative chologically evaluated, spiritually formed, and come-and-go reception in honor of bringing the concern to the appropriate Effort, and the Hermanamiento relationship with the Sister Malachy Griffin, O.P., at Christ the ordained. authorities. Dioceses of San Pedro Sula, La Ceiba, and Tyler. 4 Oversees the ongoing ministry and assignments of permanent deacons. Liturgy SEMINARIAN OF THE MONTH 4 Oversees the dignity of divine worship through- Office of Vocations and Seminarians out the diocese; 4Seminarians recruited and scrutinized, educated, 4 Dcn. Freddy Perez Provides liturgical norms and training through psychologically evaluated, spiritually formed, and the Diocesan Liturgy Commission. ordained.

4th Year Theology – Assumption Seminary Legal Office of Religious 4 Birthday: March 30, 1986 Makes legal assistance available to parishes; 4 Provides support for members of religious com- 4 Provides guidance in property transactions and From: San Angelo munities serving in the diocese. construction projects; Favorite Food: Home-cooked Food 4 Reviews contracts by parishes. Office of Finance and Accounting 4 Provides assistance in bookkeeping and govern- Likes learning random facts! Historical Records ment reporting; 4 Provides and maintains the database for the Dcn. Freddy Perez PRAY FOR DEACON FREDDY ! (Please See ASSESSMENTS/23) The Angelus JULY 2017 Page 5

La Décima Conferencia Fr. Hugh Wade Retires Bienal de Músicos Pastorales Hispanos, Misa, Música y Misión The Angelus

La Diócesis de Austin se enorgullece en presentar la Décima Conferencia Bienal de Músicos Pastorales Hispanos, Misa, Música y Misión: Cantando la Buena Nueva, del 27 al 29 de julio. . Acompáñenos a explorar nuestro servicio musical como discípulos ministeriales. La conferencia se llevará a cabo en St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School, ubicada en 9300 Neenah Ave., en Austin, con una Misa que se celebrará en la parroquia cercana de Saint Vincent De Paul. El propósito de la conferencia es proporcionar oportu- nidades profesionales y pastorales a los ministros de música de habla hispana y/o que sirven en comunidades de habla his- pana o bilingües. A través de oradores y presentadores de talleres, los participantes aprenderán más acerca de la liturgia Católica, mejorarán sus conocimientos y habilidades para el ministerio de música, aprenderán nueva música de composi- tores talentosos, y renovarán su entusiasmo por la excelencia en su ministerio. Las presentaciones serán en español. Todos los presentadores son bilingües. Se proporcionarán intérpretes al inglés. Los talleres incluirán los siguientes temas: • El Año Litúrgico y los Cantos que Acompañan los Tiempos • ¿Dónde encontramos la música apropiada para cada cele- bración? • Cómo ser un director de coro eficiente Fr. Wade’s Retirement Mass • La planificación de Música para la Misa • Introduciendo Nueva Música a la Asamblea Bishop Michael J. Sis, at left, with Fr. Hugh Wade, right, and members of the Knights of Columbus, following a • El Rol del Salmista y el Cantor en la Misa Mass celebrating the 40th Ordination Anniversary of Fr. Wade in Ballinger. The event took place at St. Mary’s, where Fr. Wade has served as pastor, on May 13, 2017. (Courtesy photo by Patty Long). Los principales presentadores de la conferencia de Austin incluyen al Obispo Felipe J. Estévez de San Agustín, Florida, al Rev. Juan Sosa, presidente del Instituto Nacional Hispano de Liturgia; a Peter Kolar, jefe de redacción de Música Hispana y Publicaciones para World Library Publications; y al Obispo Daniel E. Garcia, Obispo Auxiliar de Austin. En el 2019 la conferencia será celebrada en la Diócesis de San Angelo. Diocese of Austin to host Hispanic Pastoral Musicians Conference; Diocese of San Angelo to host in 2019 The Diocese of Austin will host the 10th biennial Hispanic Pastoral Musicians Conference, Misa, Música, y Misión: Singing the Good News July 27-29. Join us as we explore our musical service to the Church and to her Liturgy as ministerial disciples. The conference will be held at St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School, 9300 Neenah Ave., in Austin, with Mass at near- by St. Vincent de Paul Parish. The purpose of the biennial conference is to provide profes- sional and pastoral opportunities for Spanish speaking music ministers and/or those who serve in Spanish-speaking or bilin- gual communities. Workshop topics include: • The liturgical year and the songs that accompany seasons • Where to find music appropriate for each liturgical celebration • How to be an effective choir leader • Planning music for Mass • Introducing new music to the assembly • The role of the psalmist and cantor Speakers for the Austin conference include Bishop Felipe J. Estévez of St. Augustine, Florida; Rev. Juan Sosa, president of El Instituto Nacional Hispano de Liturgia; Peter Kolar, sen- ior editor of Hispanic Music and Publications for World Msgr. Bridges Retirement Party Library Publications; and Bishop Daniel Garcia, Auxiliary Msgr. Jim Bridges, with his staff, at a party in his honor upon his retirement as pastor of St. Stephen’s Church in Bishop of Austin. Midland. Seen with Msgr. Bridges is from left, Alejandra Castorena, Kathy Wells, Gladys Qualls and Veronica The 2015 conference was held in Las Cruces, N.M., and the Galindo. (Photo by Alan P. Torre/ aptorre.com.) 2019 conference will be in the Diocese of San Angelo. To register visit www.swlc.org or www.austindiocese.org/hpmc. Page 6 JULY 2017 The Angelus

Images from Holy Redeemer’s Corpus Christi Procession

Sunday, June 18, 2017

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At left, members of Crossroads, an international group of young adults, began their pro-life walk May 20 in Los Angeles, stopping at St. Boniface for the Fortnight for Freedom Mass. The group, whose members hail from throughout the United States and Australia, will conclude their walk Aug. 12 in Washington, D.C. Members of the Knights of Columbus, right photo, also attended the Fortnight for Freedom Mass June 22 at St. Boniface Parish in Olfen. Bishop Michael Sis, center, said the knights have a history of defending Christians’ religious freedom. Also pictured, Fr. Francis Onyekozuru, far left, and Fr. Ariel Lagunilla, pastor at St. Boniface. (Photos by Becca Nelson Sankey) St. Boniface celebrates Fortnight For Freedom Mass By Becca Nelson Sankey northeast of San Angelo. “This year I chose to fact, patriots. When the law of the king came into speak mostly about international issues because of conflict with the law of Christ, they chose Christ.” OLFEN — Having so far trekked 1,200 miles by the seriousness of the ongoing persecution of As a result, More and Fisher were beheaded in foot in a 2,668-mile journey punctuated with triple- Christians around the world.” 1535, Sis said. “As you all know, Christians are still digit temperatures, the young adults who comprise At this year’s U.S. Conference of Catholic being beheaded in witness to their faith in Jesus the international pro-life group Crossroads know a Bishops Assembly held in Indianapolis, a Syrian Christ,” he said. “In 2015, the Islamic State behead- thing or two about perseverance in the name of reli- bishop in attendance pleaded with the U.S. bishops ed 21 Egyptian Christians on the beach in Libya. In gious freedom. So it was fitting that the group – “to do anything we can to help the victims of ISIS,” 2015, 7,100 Christians died for their faith. During whose members hail from Texas, North Virginia, Sis said. “That inspired me.” the 20th century, 45 million Christians died for their Florida, Kansas, Washington, D.C., and Australia – During his homily, Sis paid tribute to English faith. There are more Christian martyrs today than attended the Fortnight for Freedom Mass on June martyrs John Fisher and Thomas More, who, he at any other time in our history.” 22 in the midst of their summer-long excursion. said, “gave their lives in witness to their deep faith Sis said those who persecute Christians include Fortnight for Freedom is held each year from in Christ and his Church.” Islamic national governments in places such as Saudi June 21 (the vigil of the feasts of Saints John Fisher “Thomas More was a husband and father. John Arabia and Iran; communist regimes such as Cuba, and Thomas More) to Independence Day on July 4, Fisher was the Catholic bishop of a small diocese North Korea, China and Vietnam; religious national- according to the website for the United States called Rochester. When King Henry VIII divorced ism in places such as India, Sri Lanka and Russia; Conference of Catholic Bishops. The USCCB start- his wife and decided to marry another, they did not governments with “harsh secular ideology” such as ed the event in 2012 to promote and pray for reli- approve,” Sis said. “The king claimed to be the post-Soviet republics in Central Asia; violent reli- gious freedom, said Bishop Michael Sis, of the supreme head of the Church in England, and he told gious groups such as the Taliban in Afghanistan and Catholic Diocese of San Angelo. these men that they needed to sign the Oath of Boko Haram in Nigeria; and even the United States, “The Mass can focus on any aspect of religious Supremacy, saying that the king had power over the where government sometimes seeks to prohibit the freedom, whether it’s domestic or international,” Sis faith of English Christians. In their consciences, connection between one’s faith and secular life said following the Mass, which this year was held Thomas More and John Fisher could not sign it. So at St. Boniface Parish in Olfen, about 37 miles they were convicted of treason. But they were, in (Please See FREEDOM/20)

St. Ambrose farmer, parishioner, awarded Monsanto Fund donation WALL — Curtis Wilde, his wife, Amie and their two sons, Grahm and Owen, who live in Tom Green County and are parishioners of St. Ambrose Church, have been award- ed an “America’s Farmers Grow Communities Monsanto Fund” donation and directed the donation to our parish in Wall. The parish has used the gift of $2,500 to enhance its outdoor living space with new playground equip- ment. Fr. Joseph Choutapalli, pastor, gave a special blessing of the new playground on April 30, 2017 after the 9 am Mass. More than 100 chil- dren and parishioners were present for the blessing. Page 8 JULY 2017 The Angelus

Speaking of Saints St. Hedwig, Queen of Poland at 10, became symbol of nationalism By Mary Lou Gibson

There is a sarcophagus atop a tomb in the Cathedral of Saints Wenceslas and Stanislaus in Cracow, Poland. The stone image is of a beautiful woman who lies in repose there. This is the tomb of Hedwig, Queen of Poland from 1384 – 1399. She was born in 1374 in Buda (modern Budapest) the youngest daughter of King Louis I of Hungary. As a royal daughter, her future was dictat- ed first, by her father, and later by the Polish nobles who controlled the Diet, or parliament. Hedwig was betrothed to Wilhelm, the Hapsburg heir to the grand duchy, when she was one and he was five. Paul Burns writes in Butler’s Lives of the Saints that she was sent to Vienna to be Gibson educated in the ways of the Austrian court. But life has a way of interfering with even the best laid plans, and Hedwig never married Wilhelm, who she grew to love. She returned to Hungary after her sister, Catherine, died and her father chose her as his heir. Again, Church lot resurfaced political intrigue began, and the Hungarians preferred her sis- ter, Maria, who had already been accepted as Queen of Poland San Miguel Àrcangel Church, in Midland, recently had its church parking lot resurfaced with black top and a new covered parking area adjacent to the parish offices (top right of photo). (Photo by Alan P. Torre/ aptorre.com.) by the nobles. But Maria was rejected in both Poland and Hungary. The result was that Hedwig was crowned Queen of Poland in 1384 when she was 10. From the Editor Burns writes that the Polish nobles then decided that Hedwig should marry Jagiello, the grand duke of Lithuania and Ruthenia. He was a pagan who promised to become a Christian if the marriage went ahead. Matthew Bunson writes Love of family, self, and learning from others in John Paul II’s Book of Saints that the nobles dissolved the (Reprinted from the October 2013 West dinner can be on the table and reality of having a government in betrothal between Hedwig and Wilhelm without allowing Texas Angelus) warm for the family. So many of tatters, unable to pay its bills and Hedwig a personal opinion. us have such minor problems in its people but continuing to spend. There is a story from Polish history that before the marriage, By Jimmy Patterson comparison. When I returned home, we had Hedwig covered herself with a thick black veil and went to the Editor The killing in Syria is not unlike traded a government shutdown for cathedral in Cracow to pray for courage and resolve. She left the stories of war and brutality a healthcare lockdown. the black veil draped over the crucifix to symbolize the AMMAN, Jordan — Tears are we’ve heard for as long as any of The rage remained, only the acceptance of her own cross. The wedding took place in 1386 prevalent here. They come from us care to remember. War has been object of the rancor had changed. when she was 12 (the accepted age of maturity at the time) the eyes of Syrian refugees driven with all of us for most of our lives, I learned a lot from the people I and Jagiello was 36. from their homes it doesn’t matter our age. We have was fortunate to meet from Syria David Farmer explains in the “Oxford Dictionary of Saints” by the violence not learned. and Jordan. Like many people in that this marriage resulted in the emergence of Poland, of the Assad Certainly next to those who give America, nothing is more impor- Lithuania and Ruthenia into a strong political unit and began a regime and the their lives or suffer injury, and tant than love of family and coun- 400 year alliance between Poland and Lithuania. forces that their families, the people who lose try. Jagiello kept his part of the bargain to bring Christianity to oppose his rule in so much in war are the peaceful Many Syrians step out in Lithuania and decreed that his people should be baptized. A their homeland. among us; citizens, such as the courage instead of understandably diocese was established in Vilnius and Hedwig sent church In two years of Syrians in this case, lose so much; suffering through pain and depres- plate and vestments for the cathedral there and for other fighting, the they are forced to give up their sion. churches. She endowed a college in Prague for the education bloodshed quick- homes, husbands and sons. Forced Just that one attitude can teach of Lithuanian priests and brought monks who used the ly escalated and Patterson to trade lives of security for the us a valuable lesson. Slavonic rite to help build bridges between the Latin and grew into the unknown. Peace-seeking people But there’s also this: Orthodox churches. deadly conflict it is are left out of the political equa- 4 Love your family. Anyone who Hedwig also founded the Jagiellonian University at Cracow today. The latest tion of war. People like us and has survived a fire or a natural dis- which became a major source of Polish culture. She became numbers are startling: Over 2 mil- Syrian refugees — who are like us aster knows what it feels like to known for her charity and concern for the poor. lion have fled the country. Of the — are all one, perhaps especially lose everything, When family In 1399 Hedwig became pregnant and retired from public ones who stayed, more than so when part of the body is hurt- emerges from the rubble, they life. Burns writes that the baby girl was born prematurely and 115,000 are now dead. Those who ing. know what it feels like to have died after three weeks. Hedwig died four days later. In her escaped are left to face a future of I learned a lot in the Middle everything. People driven from will, she decreed that all her possessions be sold and the uncertainty. East. Most lessons came from peo- their homeland know both those money used to restore Cracow University. No one knows when or if they ple who say they are hopeless, but emotions in an especially com- Her cult spread quickly and many miracles were attributed will ever be able to return home. who still hope anyway. pelling way. to her. In later years as Poland was partitioned, Hedwig Or if they will ever see their fami- When I left America on October 4 Love your country through it became a symbol of Polish nationalism. ly members who stayed behind to 4, we were embroiled in much bit- all. Think we have problems in Her cause for sainthood opened in 1426 but it wasn’t until fight for Syria. terness. America? Despite our significant 1986 that she was beatified by Pope John Paul II. She was In America, our greatest uncer- Disgust flowed from our lips and economic issues, what we do canonized by him in 1997 in Cracow. Her July 17 feast day is tainties can amount to what time a anger through our Facebook status have—safety, opportunity, home not on the General Roman Calendar. She is the patroness of soccer game begins or when a — our modern day stage and soap- Queens. spouse will get off work so that box. We were faced with the bleak (Please See PATTERSON/22) Mary Lou Gibson writes about saints for The West Texas Angelus from her home in Austin. The Angelus JULY 2017 Page 9

Catholic Charismatic Renewal turns 50

People pray during the world- wide jubilee gathering mark- ing the 50th anniversary of the Catholic charismatic renewal at the Circus Maximus in Rome June 2. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) ‘You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you ...’ Editor’s Note: In the Special Golden Jubilee Issue of “Blessed are those who your whole heart, whole soul, Pentecost Today, Winter 2017, Walter Matthews writes: hunger and thirst for “How can we not give thanks for whole mind and whole "Saint Pope John Paul II wrote of the Great Jubilee of the the precious spiritual fruits that the Year 2000: 'Every Jubilee year is like an invitation to a holiness.” This is what strength.” Mt 22:37 wedding feast. The term jubilee speaks of joy; not just an the great Shema calls us Renewal has produced in the life We have been renewed by inner joy but a jubilation which is manifested outwardly.' to when it says: “You the Holy Spirit so that we can This 50th Anniversary of the outpouring of the Holy shall love the Lord, of the Church and in the lives of freely choose to follow the Spirit among college students and professors on the your God, with your so many people?” lead of the Holy Spirit in the Duquesne Weekend in February 1967, at The Ark and whole heart, whole soul, exercising of the gifts we The Dove Retreat House near Pittsburgh, is an invitation to such a wedding feast and an invitation to rejoice." whole mind and whole have freely been given “when The following is a reprint of Bishop Sam Jacobs' article strength.” — St. John Paul II, April 28, 2001 hands were laid upon us.” from Pentecost Today, Winter 2017, vol 42, no.1.a Our identity must This means growing in the eventually match our 4 Related Story / Pg. 24 awareness of, and the under- * * * destiny. As adopted standing of the purpose of sons and daughters of each of the gifts, culminating “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit God, sharing in his divine life by grace, we are called in the exercise of the gifts as led by the Spirit. comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses….” to be saints, living with God in glory. We need to step out of the boat of our comfort zone Acts of the Apostles 1:8 NAB Like in a marriage, the initial honeymoon is a at the various divine appointments God gives us each small glimpse of the full union that is the goal. So, day and do what God asks us to do. Then watch what By Most Reverend Sam Jacobs being baptized in the Holy Spirit is the initial honey- he will do. That is what Peter and John did when they Retired Bishop Emeritus moon time on the journey of full union with God. saw the paralyzed beggar at the Temple gate. They Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, La. Like in marriage, this entails a continual process of had been empowered, they were going to the Temple dying to self and becoming more other focused. So in to give thanks and God put in their path a man who What a blessing from the Lord! In 1967 God ful- growing in the life of the Spirit, there must be a con- needed healing. Peter and John acted in the name of filled once more his promise to pour out his Spirit tinual self-emptying which focuses more on the will Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit. The man was upon the world in a fresh new way. From the time of of God than on my own desires. healed and many more came to believe in Jesus as Pentecost till today God has been renewing his people As the fuller life of the Spirit develops in us, so Lord and Savior. with a fresh outpouring of the gift of the Holy Spirit. the fruits of the Spirit will become more evident. The The early Church did not see these divine appoint- As at the time of Pentecost and the time of the greatest fruit is love, which becomes the sole motivat- ments with signs and wonders as unusual and limited to event at The Ark and The Dove Retreat Center 50 ing factor in all we do. As a result, this saying of a few people. Rather, they saw them as normative for years ago, what does God expect in response to this Jesus becomes a living witness in our life: “They will those who are spirit-filled disciples of Jesus. And thus renewal of his grace? know that you are my disciples by the love you have they prayed, as we read in Acts 4:29-31: “‘And now, To reflect on the answer to this question we need for one another.” What brought about the downfall of Lord, take note of their threats, and enable your servants again to look at God’s purpose in the coming of the the Roman Empire was not the sword or human to speak your word with all boldness, as you stretch Spirit. The Spirit comes to us to sanctify, to empower power but the authentic love evidenced in the lives of forth [your] hand to heal, and signs and wonders are and to mission. the early Christians. Can that be the answer to the done through the name of your holy servant Jesus.’ As [The first role of the Spirit is to sanctify.] We first problems of our day? God is calling for a spiritual they prayed, the place where they were gathered shook, received the Holy Spirit in Baptism. We became revival of holiness, lived in love, according to the and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and contin- God’s adopted sons and daughters, sharing his divine Spirit’s lead. ued to speak the word of God with boldness.” life. But because we fall short through sin, we need a The second role of the Spirit is to empower us for The third role of the Holy Spirit is to mission us as fresh anointing of the Spirit to grow in the life of holiness and mission. We received the seven gifts for bold disciples witnesses. We need to remember the God. We are called to be full of the Spirit, not satis- sanctification in Baptism and the charismatic gifts in words of Paul to Timothy “to stir into flame the gift fied with just a relationship with God. Confirmation, Ordination and Marriage for mission. of God” for “God did not give us a spirit of cowardice This means that more and more we are to uproot But gifts are useless if not exercised. Their power is but rather of power and love.” What God desires in the sources of sin in our life and immerse ourselves in limited if not used. Their limitation is not in the gifts this time of the Renewal is a new missionary energy, the life of the virtues by the grace of God. Basically, but in us by leaving them relatively dormant for a bringing the Good News of God’s saving love to this occurs the more we fall in love with God, moving long time. This is probably a very blatant sign of our today’s ends of the earth, where the marginalized, the from just a casual relationship to a close friendship, to ingratitude to God for what he has given us. poor, the spiritually barren, the unchurched and the an all-in intimacy with God, where nothing else mat- What does God expect in response to this renewal ters but God. This is what Jesus means when he says: of his grace? You shall love the Lord, your God, with (Please See JUBILEE/23) Page 10 JULY 2017 The Angelus SteubenvilleLone Star

Above, from left to right are Angelo State University Top photo, seminarians gather for a photo at Newman Center students Levi DeHoyos, Gabby Steubenville Lone Star, in Dallas, June 24, 2017. LeBlanc, Matthew DeHoyos, Obe Ughanze, Jacob Above, conference host Ennie Hickman with Mario DeHoyos, David Sosa, Araceli Hernandez, and Kelsey and Connie DeHoyos. Above right, Fr. Ryan Rojo, Velez. Below, the young adult ministry from St. Mary Bishop Michael J. Sis, Fr. Michael Rodriguez, and Catholic Church in San Angelo. (Courtesy photos from Fr. Francis Onyekozuru. At right, Fr. Louis Merosne Fr. Francis Onyekozuru and Ernie Acevedo.) leads a session during the conference. The Angelus JULY 2017 Page 11 The Priestly Ordination of

Joshua Gray

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Father Joshua Gray Father Timothy Hayter Timothy Hayter

June 10, 2017 Cathedral of the Sacred Heart San Angelo Page 12 JULY 2017 The Angelus The Angelus JULY 2017 Page 13 ‘Relying on the help of the Lord God and our Savior Jesus Christ, we choose these, our brothers, for the Order of the Priesthood’

Photo on Pg. 11: Fr. Timothy Hayter and Fr. Joshua Gray embracing their mothers before their ordination.

Clockwise from top left, Vocations Director Rev. Michael Rodriguez presents the elect and attests to their readi- ness during the June 10, 2017 ordination at Sacred Heart Cathedral in San Angelo. ... the elect prostrate them- selves before the altar in a photo from the cathedral balcony ... Bishop Michael Sis anoints the hands of Deacon Joshua Gray ... Bishop Sis lays hands on Deacon Timothy Hayter ... Deacons in attendance pray during the cele- bration ... Fr. Joshua Gray at the altar ... Timothy Hayter is vested by Fr. Fabian Maria Rosette, O. Carm. ... Bishop Sis queries the two deacons during the Promise of the Elect ... Sr. Gertrudis Munoz Mendieta reads the First Reading ... Alex Cordero leads the Responsorial Psalm ... and Marie Schilling reads the Second Reading.

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Clockwise from top left, Fr. David Herrera, lays hands on Joshua Gray ... Fr. Serafin Avenido lays hands on Timothy Hayter ... Fr. Hayter at the altar ... Deacon Hayter is invested in the Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel ... and Josh Gray listens during Bishop Sis’ prepared remarks to the elect prior to the Promise of the Elect. (Photos by Jimmy Patterson. Photo of Dcn. Hayter being invested below courtesy of Fr. Fabian Rosette). The Angelus JULY 2017 Page 15 Bishop tells Extension: ‘Church alive, growing in Texas’ Bishop Michael J. Sis power industry is important, and we have They are hard-working Christian people two air force bases. Still, we need more with a strong family life and deep faith. reports on Catholic life in economic diversity here. That is the kind of people this country his Diocese of San Angelo Most people live in small towns with needs. Rather than making life more dif- strong family values. High school foot- ficult and pushing them away, we should (Reprinted with permission from Catholic ball is a high priority in people’s lives. be reforming our immigration system to Extension) Many of our young people do not go to make it easier for them to get legalized. college, and of those who do, many do Our immigrant community is very wor- Bishop Michael J. Sis is the sixth bish- not return. ried about the recent wave of deporta- op of the Diocese of San Angelo, Texas. tions. Just this week U.S. Immigration A native of Bryan in the neighboring How do people in your dioceses live and Customs Enforcement deported many Austin diocese, Bishop Sis served for their faith? people from this area. more than 13 years in campus ministry at Parish life is active. We have relatively In many families the parents are undoc- Texas A&M University in College Station few religious and priests. We have a good umented, but the children were born here. and for three years as vicar general of the number of deacons and strong lay leader- The children attend public schools, but Austin diocese. He was ordained a bishop ship, which is encouraging. the parents live in constant fear of depor- for the San Angelo diocese in January The RENEW program has been helpful tation. They are afraid to go to the police 2014. Bishop Sis says he considers his in creating a vibrant parish life with to report crimes. They’re afraid to get a most precious treasure to be his personal engaged and dedicated laypeople. marriage license. relationship with Jesus Christ. Bishop Michael J. Sis, meeting young adults. Catholic Extension helped pay for this Many will not register in a parish at Christ the King Retreat Center shortly after parish-renewal program in our diocese. because they don’t want their name on How would you describe the Catholic his ordination. (Photo by Alan P. Torre) We have active “movements,” includ- any list. They lack the confidence to get Church in Texas? ulation here. We have only three ing Cursillo and the Search and ACTS involved in their parish, much less to It’s alive, active, generous and cultural- Catholics per square mile. retreats. All three are based on an experi- become leaders. That weakens parish life. ly diverse. The overall direction of the We have 66 faith communities — 45 ence of conversion. Catholics need a Church in Texas is one of growth and parishes and 21 missions. A typical parish basic conversion experience to live their How do the sisters of our U.S.-Latin vibrancy. It combines the dynamism of community has about 500 families. Some faith more actively. American Sisters Exchange Program the Sun Belt and the heritage of Texas have as few as 50 families, and others up help the diocese? Hispanic Catholicism, which flavors the to 2,000 families. We have 68 dedicated How has your pastoral ministry with Primarily, they are reaching out with life of the Church here in a beautiful way. priests who serve with a missionary men- Hispanic immigrants shaped you? home visits and evangelization. They And we have other ethnic communities in tality. Hispanic immigrants have helped me to help Spanish-speaking immigrants con- small towns built by Polish, Czech or We have no Catholic health care institu- appreciate the warm, passionate, devo- nect more to the parish. German immigrants, which provide a tions and only three Catholic schools, tional side of Catholicism. Many live They held a successful women’s con- solid base of stewardship and Catholic none of which are high schools. But we with a deep awareness of their total ference in Port Stockton. With speakers identity. have many prisons. When you’re in an dependence on God’s help. and workshops, they encouraged women area with a weak economy, prisons pro- They live with joy, with resiliency, with in their vocations as wives, mothers and What is the first thing that you tell vide jobs. a strong sense of family, community and Christian women to lead lives of holiness people about the Church in the Diocese fellowship. They have a deep love for the and to have healthy relationships. of San Angelo? How would you describe the Blessed Mother. Living, working, breath- Visually, it’s the Wild West. It looks Catholics in your diocese? ing and experiencing the Catholic faith in What do you value most about like the background of a cowboy movie. Many of our people struggle financial- that environment has enriched my own Catholic Extension's support for the The terrain is dramatic with wide open ly. Job opportunities are scarce in rural faith, and I now reinforce that in the lives San Angelo diocese? spaces. The skies and sunsets are works areas. Our diocese does include much of of our people. The grants to parishes and for church of art. the Permian Basin, but jobs in the “oil Immigration and immigrants have been construction have provided the greatest Our diocese covers an area that is larg- patch” fluctuate with the price of oil, much in the news recently. How have help. When I walk into many of our er than the state of Indiana. With 115,000 leading to economic instability. immigrants in your diocese experienced Catholics, we are 14.6 percent of the pop- We do have successful farms. The wind that? (Please See EXTENSION/22) Application period for Msgr. Larry Droll Scholarship open until Sept. SAN ANTONIO—Catholic laymen and women pursuing a graduate degree in theology or religious studies in order to serve their church in a professional capacity must submit applications for the Rev. Msgr. Larry J. Droll Scholarship by September 15, 2017. The renewable $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to two candidates in need of tuition assistance for additional education who serve or want to serve his or her parish as an Administrator, Youth Minister, Parish Coordinator or other role “Today many dedicated Catholics, who are not ordained clergy or women religious, serve parishes as Parish Coordinators or Administrators, as Pastoral Associates, Directors of Religious Education, Youth Ministers, Liturgists, and many other roles,” said Msgr. Droll. “This scholarship can help provide the funds to earn the advanced educational degree in theology or religious studies that is often required for these positions.” This scholarship is geared towards those who have already obtained their bachelor’s degree and who are either enrolled or wanting to enroll in any Catholic graduate school in Texas, Arizona, Florida, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma or Mississippi. Applicants may also be enrolled in an extension pro- gram or in the Catholic University of America School of Canon Law. Applications may be obtained by submitting an application which may be found online at www.cliu.com, contacting the Communications Department at Fr. Joshua at St. Ann’s (210) 828-9921 or 1-800-262-2548 or by writing to Catholic Life Insurance, Attn: Fr Joshua Gray, second from right, prepares for a Mass of Thanksgiving at St Ann's-Midland, Communications Department, P.O. Box 659527, San Antonio, TX 78265-9527. June 18, 2017, where he had his internship training. Joining him, from left, is Deacon Jesus Founded in 1901, Catholic Life Insurance offers life insurance, IRAs and Napoles, Seminarian Upton Sewell, Msgr. Larry Droll and Father Callisto Locheng, AJ, of retirement annuities to individuals and businesses living in Texas, Florida, Uganda. Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Mississippi. Page 16 JULY 2017 The Angelus Catholic Voices Looking at despair as weakness rather than sin By Fr. Ron Rolheiser and to his mercy.” that God withholds mercy from those of being truly loved. Hell is for the But there’s something absolutely criti- who are most broken in spirit betrays a strong, for those with a spirit so arrogant Classically, both in the world and in cal to be distinguished here: There are profound misunderstanding of the nature that it cannot be crushed or broken, and our churches, we have seen despair as the two reasons why someone might cease to and mercy of God who sends Jesus into so is unable to surrender. Hell is never a ultimate, unforgivable sin. The simple hope for personal salvation from God and the world, not for the healthy but for bitter surprise waiting for a happy person, notion was that neither give up hope in having his or her sins for- those who need a physician. and neither is it the sad fulfillment of the God, nor anyone else, given. It can be that the person doubts the Likewise this too betrays a profound expectation of someone who is too bro- can save you if you sim- goodness and mercy of God or, and I misunderstanding of human nature and ken to believe that he or she is worthy to ply give up, despair, believe that this is normally the case, the the human heart. Why would a person be part of the circle of life. make yourself impossi- person is too crushed, too weak, too bro- deem herself so unlovable that she volun- We owe it to God to be more empathic. ble to reach. Most often ken inside, to believe that he or she is tarily and hopelessly excludes herself We also owe this to those who are broken in the popular mind this lovable and redeemable. But being so from the circle of life? It can only be of heart and of spirit. Moreover, we have was applied to suicide. beaten and crushed in spirit so as to because of a deep, profound wound to the a Christian doctrine, expressed inside of To die by your own hand believe that nothing further can exist for soul (which no doubt is not self-inflict- our very creed that challenges us to know was seen as despair, as you except pain and darkness is normally ed). Obviously, unless it is a case of some better: He descended into hell. What putting yourself outside Fr. Rolheiser not an indication of sin but more a symp- clinical illness, this person has been Jesus revealed in his life and in his death of God’s mercy. tom of having been fatally victimized by deeply wounded and has never had an is that there’s no place inside of tragedy, But understanding despair in this way circumstance, of having to undergo, in experience of unconditional love or brokenness, sadness, or resignation, into is wrong and misguided, however sincere the poignant words of Fantine in Les indeed of faithful human love. We are which God cannot and will not descend our intent. What’s despair? How might it Miserables, storms that you cannot facile and naïve when, because we our- and breathe out peace. be understood? weather. selves have been undeservedly loved, we God is all-understanding. That’s why The common dictionary definition And before positing such a person out- cannot understand how someone else can we’re assured that “a bruised reed he will invariably runs something like this: side of God’s mercy, we need to ask our- be so crushed and broken so as to believe not break, and a smoldering wick he will Despair means to no longer have any selves: What kind of God would con- himself or herself to be, in essence, not snuff out.” You can bet your life on hope or belief that a situation will demn a person who is so crushed by the unlovable. To paraphrase a painful ques- that. You can bet your faith on that. And improve or change. The Catechism of the circumstances of her life so as to be tion in the song, The Rose: Are love, and you can also live in deeper empathy and Catholic Church, which sees despair as a unable to believe that she is loveable? heaven, really only for the lucky and deeper consolation because of that. sin against the First Commandment, What kind of God would condemn some- strong? Our common understanding of Oblate Father Ron Rolheiser, theologian, defines it this way: “By despair, man one for her brokenness? Such a God despair, secular and religious, would teacher, and award-winning author, is ceases to hope for his personal salvation would certainly be utterly foreign to seem to think so. President of the Oblate School of Theology from God, for help in attaining it or for Jesus who incarnated and revealed God’s But, nobody goes to hell out of weak- in San Antonio, TX. He can be contacted the forgiveness of his sins. Despair is love as being preferential for the weak, ness, out of a broken heart, out of a through his website www.ronrolheiser.com. contrary to God’s goodness, to his justice the crushed, the broken-hearted, for those crushed spirit, out of the misfortune and Now on Facebook www.facebook.com/ron- – for the Lord is faithful to his promises – despairing of mercy. To believe and teach unfairness of never having had the sense rolheiser Pride, humility and social media

By Most Rev. Robert Barron sure, she acknowledges, the social media, social media (which I use massively in my interesting. In this case, you are immersed Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles at their best, are powerful means of com- own ministry), they can easily produce the in reality; you are looking at the landscape munication and connection, but at their conviction that we are the stars of our own through a clear pane of glass, taking in its On a recent trip to Sacramento, from my worst, they produce this odd distantiation little dramas, always playing for an eager colors and textures in all of their vividness. home base in the LA area, I flew from life and a preoccupation with the audience. Authentic spirituality always Now, to use the language of the classical Southwest Airlines. In an idle moment, I self. Here is how Menkendick puts it: gives rise to the opposite conviction: your moral and spiritual tradition, the first situa- reached for the maga- “I’ve come of age as a writer at a time life is not about you. tion I described is marked, through and zine in the seatback when it is no longer enough just to write. To grasp this distinction more complete- through, by pride, and the second by pocket and com- A writer must also promote her work and ly, let me propose two scenarios to you. In humility. Don’t think of pride, first and menced to leaf through in the process promote herself as a person the first, you are engaged in conversation foremost, as self-exaltation, which is, in it. I came across an of interest…I learned the snarky, casually with someone that you desperately want fact, but a face or consequence of pride. In article by a woman intellectual voice of feminist and pop cul- (or need) to impress, say, a prospective its most proper nature, pride is seeing the named Sarah ture bloggers, the easy outrage, the clubby employer or a popular figure whose friend- world through the distorting lens of the Menkedick entitled camaraderie.” ship you crave. In this context, you are ego and its needs. On the other hand, “Unfiltered: How But then something extraordinary hap- indeed speaking, listening, laughing, look- humility, from the Latin humus (earth), is Motherhood pened to the author: she became a mother. ing pensive, etc., but more importantly, you getting in touch with reality directly, being Interrupted My Bishop Barron On the front porch of her home, nursing are watching yourself perform these close to the ground, seeing things as they Relationship with Social her baby, she discovered that she had a moves, and you are exquisitely attentive to are. This is why Thomas Aquinas famous- Media.” The piece was not only wittily visceral aversion to snark and absolutely the reaction of your interlocutor. Is she ly says “humilitas est veritas” (humility is and engagingly written; it also spoke to no desire to share her experience with an laughing at your jokes? Does she look truth). What makes the first scenario so some pretty profound truths about our cul- audience or curry favor from it. She didn’t bored? Did your witticism land effectively painful and cringe-worthy is that it is out tural situation today and the generation want to cultivate any ironic distance from in her consciousness? The point is that you of step with the truth of things. What that has come of age under the influence motherhood; rather, she wanted to believe are not really experiencing reality directly, makes the second scenario so exhilarating, of the Internet. in it with all her heart, to let it wash over but rather through a sort of veil. It is as so fun, is that it is full of reality. She argues that to have swum in the sea her. “Before I had a child, I took it for though you are looking at a beautiful land- What Sarah Menkedick intuited was the of Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and granted that no intellectual writer-type scape, but through a foggy window. Now a manner in which the social media environ- YouTube from the time that one was a could ever be taken seriously were she to second scenario: you are in lively conver- ment can be a breeding ground for the child was to live one’s life perpetually in cave into conventional sentiment. As a sation with a friend, and there is no ulterior unique type of spiritual distortion and dis- front of an audience. Most millenials mother, I was swept away by these huge, motive, no egotistic preoccupation. You location that we traditionally call pride. never simply had experiences; they were ancient, universal emotions I’d previously become quickly lost in the discussion, fol- What made all the difference for her was conditioned to record, preserve, and pres- dismissed as uncomplicated.” Her baby, in lowing the argument where it leads, laugh- the arrival of her baby, in all of his dense- ent those experiences to a following who a word, broke through the carapace of her ing when you are truly amused, watching ly-textured reality—a reality that she could were invited to like what they saw, to self-regard and let in some real light. your partner, but not in order to see how appropriate only through humility. comment on it, to respond to it. To be Again, granting all that is truly good about she’s reacting to you, but just because she’s The Angelus JULY 2017 Page 17 Are we really listening? I mean really listening? By Maureen Pratt Maybe there's something wrong." Despite the statistics, however, the situation is not hope- Catholic News Service I then referred to the picture of the model wearing the less. With effort, we can become better listeners. One way skirt. It looked as if her version fit properly. I imagined is to engage other senses. Awareness of visual cues, vocal I always hope to have a real-world example to go along mine wrapping around my knees. I tried again. tone, time and place help pin down the content of what we with the subject I write about in this column. As I type I said, "The skirt I have here is near the hips. It (the pic- hear. this, I am alternating between the need to laugh and the ture) looks like it should be at the waist." Focus is key. According to the International Listening temptation to cry (or, at least, furl my "Right," he said, again. "It should be lower than the one Association data, more than 50 percent of meaning is car- brow and shake my head). you have." ried nonverbally. Eye contact helps comprehension (and is The reason? A just-fresh experience Oh, dear. more respectful than keeping our gaze on our cellphones!). that illustrates a sad-but-true reality: We "The waist is higher than the hips," I said, trying to be Health can affect how well we listen. Hearing loss or often miss the meaning of what some- patient. "Shouldn't the skirt be at the waist?" other challenges can make it difficult to take in aural infor- one has said by a very wide margin. "Well, yes. It should ... oh!" There was a pause. "You're mation. An emotional or psychological unwillingness to I had ordered a skirt from a reputable right." engage in conversation can keep us from truly hearing clothing store. When it came, it was too Listening is a crucial skill at work, worship and in our what someone is saying to us. Addressing these issues can big. I returned it and asked for a small- everyday relationships. In 1957, researchers at the make us better listeners. er size. It arrived, but it was still way University of Minnesota studied the listening ability of stu- Sometimes we are too tired, frazzled or nervous to too big. So, I called the customer serv- Pratt dents and working professionals. They concluded that the understand fully. But if we have more patience and nurture ice number and explained my problem. average person only remembers half of what he or she comprehension in "smaller" conversations, we can build "Maybe it was mislabeled," I said. "But whatever the hears after listening to someone talk. listening skills for those important talks with loved ones or reason, it doesn't rest at the waist -- it's nearly down to my With all the technological help we have at our disposal co-workers, or even times when we crave understanding in hips. Is the skirt designed that way?" today, have we improved since the 1950s? Alas, no. prayer or worship. "Well," said the very friendly rep, "it shouldn't rest that According to statistics compiled by the International Yes, the more we strive to listen, the less our words will, high up. Our other styles don't." Listening Association, a variety of more recent studies er, go to waist ... (Sorry, couldn't resist!) "You mean, that low?" I said. "It's at least three inches indicate that, although we spend between 24 percent to 55 - - - below the waist." percent of our time each day in listening, most of us recall Pratt's website is www.maureenpratt.com. "Right," said the rep. "It shouldn't be that high up. only 17 percent to 25 percent of what we have heard. Cellphones revisited / Priests in mortal sin / Gay priests

By Fr. Kenneth Doyle serving to fill out my own answers and That having been said, a priest of a self-selected group who have chosen Catholic News Service offering observations that cannot be course must strive always to remain in not to marry. included in a few short paragraphs. the state of grace so that he may be a The church always distinguishes, of Q. Recently a reader complained The original question had complained worthy representative of Christ, in whose course, between a homosexual orienta- about irreverent behavior in church about people talking and laughing on person he acts in conferring a sacrament. tion, which is not considered sinful, and prior to Mass, including cellphone use. cellphones -- or texting -- before Mass So, to answer your question: Your homosexual acts, which are. A priest -- As part of your response, you stated (in fact, during exposition of the Blessed daughter was validly baptized and no "re- whether gay or straight -- is pledged to be that cellphone use is Sacrament). I did offer my own view that baptism" needs to take place. What you celibate. always inappropriate. "the use of cellphones is never proper in could do, though, is to offer a prayer or The church's Code of Canon Law notes Judging behavior is church -- whether to speak or to text." two for the priest who baptized her. that "clerics are obliged to observe per- also ugly behavior, at I neglected to mention that there are Had the priest been guilty of sexual fect and perpetual continence for the sake least as repugnant as some legitimate and laudable uses that abuse, it could be that he had confessed of the kingdom of heaven and therefore irreverence. involve neither speaking nor texting -- the sin and been forgiven long before he are bound to celibacy which is a special I use my cellphone most notably, to reflect on the Scriptures baptized your daughter. Still, though, he gift of God by which sacred ministers prior to Mass while or to read prayers in preparation for the was deeply troubled -- as the suicide can adhere more easily to Christ with an seated in church. I Eucharist. So, a mea culpa from me and a would indicate -- and could profit from undivided heart and are able to dedicate read the day's thank-you to those who responded. your prayers. themselves more freely to the service of Scriptures along with Doyle (I should mention, too, that -- in con- God and humanity" (Canon 277.1). meditations on those readings from Q. Can priests baptize someone if trast to the practice a generation or two In 2005, the Vatican's Congregation for several sources. (I particularly like the they are in the state of mortal sin? My back -- the church now celebrates a Catholic Education said that men should daily reflections from the University of daughter was baptized by our parish funeral Mass in church for someone who not be admitted to the seminary who Notre Dame and from the Jesuit com- priest in the 1980s. A few months later, takes his own life; the thinking is that the "practice homosexuality" or "present munity.) I will continue this practice he committed suicide. The reason given person may well have been so disturbed deep-seated homosexual tendencies." despite anyone's misplaced judgments. was that he was being accused of sexu- as to mitigate somewhat his own moral That guideline, repeated by the (City of origin withheld) al abuse. responsibility.) Vatican's Congregation for the Clergy in If that was true, was he allowed to a document issued in 2016, has generally Q. I take issue with your recent com- baptize? And is my daughter legiti- Q. I have heard that 60 percent of been taken to mean not that everyone ments on cellphone usage in church, as mately baptized, or does she need a Catholic priests are gay. Is this the with a homosexual orientation must be appeared in your column in Our new baptism? (Manassas, Virginia) truth? (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) denied admittance, but that homosexuals Sunday Visitor. I fully agree with the A. The church has always taught that A. Frankly, no one has an accurate incapable of living a celibate life cannot inappropriateness of talking or texting the validity of a sacrament does not answer to your question. Numbers vary be priests. before, during or even after the service depend on the state of soul of the human widely, and I have seen "guesstimates" Such an interpretation would seem con- is over. minister. (The technical theological lan- that range from 10 percent to 60 percent. sistent with Pope Francis' oft-quoted However, using the Laudate app, I guage is that the sacraments act "ex opere My belief is that the reality tends toward response to journalists aboard a papal read the daily Scriptures, the Loreto operato" -- i.e., from the very fact of the the lower end of that scale. flight in 2013; when asked about clerics Litany (after saying the rosary) and a action's having been performed.) With In a 2002 national survey of priests by who are gay, the pope said: "A gay per- number of other prayers before Mass. every sacrament, Jesus Christ is the prin- the Los Angeles Times, 9 percent of son who is seeking God, who is of good- It never really occurred to me that cipal actor, even when the minister is respondents identified themselves as will -- well, who am I to judge him?" what I do quietly on my cellphone is unworthy. homosexual, and another 6 percent said Many Catholics have known gay offensive to others. (Lawrenceville, The Catechism of the Catholic Church that they were "somewhere in between priests who remained faithfully commit- Illinois) expresses it this way: "From the moment but more on the homosexual side." ted to celibacy and who served the A. The letters above are indicative of that a sacrament is celebrated in accor- Most social scientists who have studied church effectively and with distinction. those that arrive each week in response to dance with the intention of the church, the the issue believe that the percentage of Questions may be sent to Father this column. (Did you notice -- as I did -- power of Christ and his Spirit acts in and homosexuals within the Catholic clergy is Kenneth Doyle at askfatherdoyle@ a slight difference in tone between the through it, independently of the personal somewhat higher than among American gmail.com and 30 Columbia Circle Dr., two letters?) Such letters are valuable, holiness of the minister" (No. 1128). males generally, since priests are already Albany, New York 12203. Page 18 JULY 2017 The Angelus Making Sense of Bioethics CALENDARS (continued)

(From 4) 4-Rev. Msgr. Charles Dvorak 19 — Msgr. Arnold Boeding Can I donate my (1963) (1989) PRIEST ORDINATION DATES 5-Rev. Ray Wilhelm, OMI 22 — Fr. Charles Larue AUGUST (2006) (2005) 2 — Fr. Francis Njoku (1997) 10-Rev. Emil J. Gerlich 23 — Fr. Raymond body to science? 4 — Fr. Isidore Ochiabuto (1969) Gallagher (2010) (2001) 19-Rev. Msgr. Andrew Fr. Charles Knapp (1978) 4 — Fr. Michael Rodriguez Marthaler 29 — Msgr. Francis X. Frey By Fr. Tad Pacholczyk Assuring appropriate respect and rever- (1990) (1984) (2014) ence for the body would thus include 6 — Fr. Bhaskar Mendem 22-Bishop Thomas J. Drury (2004) (1992) NECROLOGY—DEACONS Some people may wish to “donate arranging for burial in consecrated 12 — Fr. David Herrera 26-Deacon Jose Rosales JULY their body to science” after they die. ground afterwards. (1989) (2000) 2-Deacon Lloyd Franksen Such a gift of themselves can be objec- A second consideration of importance 13 — Fr. Lionel Fernando 26-Deacon Abel Campos (1992) tively good and praise- for Catholics involves the offering of (1987) (2002) 26-Deacon Jose Rosales worthy provided that prayers, and particularly the sacrifice of 15 — Fr. Fabian Rosette (2000) (1980) NECROLOGY—PRIESTS 26-Deacon Abel Campos their body would con- the Mass, on behalf of the deceased. 22 — Fr. Charles Okonkwo AUGUST (2002) tribute to meaningful Rev. Edward McNamara, a well-known (1992) 7 — Fr. Andrew DeMuth (1969) research or study, and writer and liturgy professor in Rome, 10 — Fr. Michael AUGUST NECROLOGY—PRIESTS Barbarossa, OFM (1981) 23 — Deacon Eufracio that it would not be offers some practical guidance in this JULY 12 — Fr. Ted McNulty (2006) Hernandez (1998) used in a disrespectful regard: “Since it is usually impossible to 2-Rev. Bernard Degan, C.M. 14 — Fr. Bernard Binversie 28 — Deacon Mario Calderon or otherwise inappro- have a funeral with the remains shortly (2001) (1992) (1998) priate manner. after death, as this would render the 2-Deacon Floyd Frankson 15 — Fr. Sam Homsey 31 — Deacon Encinencio There are a number body unsuitable for research purposes, a (1992) CPPS (2004) Samaniego (2008) of potentially laudable Pacholczyk memorial Mass without the body can be projects that can benefit celebrated so as to entrust the soul of Four years into a Latino papacy from a person’s decision to donate his or the deceased to God and offer the fami- her body to science. A human cadaver ly the opportunity of mourning together. By Hoffsman Ospino his pontificate echo in many ways the sen- can be useful for anatomical studies, to When the remains are released to the Catholic News Service sibilities of Catholics practicing, sharing help train medical students to save lives family, another Mass may be offered.” and celebrating our faith with a Latino out- later. It can be of assistance in carrying A third potential area of concern Four years have passed since the Holy look out basic biomedical research or in involves the possibility that certain cells Spirit inspired the election of the first We should not forget that those sensibili- developing new medical instruments. It or tissues derived from the human body Latino pope. Pope Francis. Wait. Did you ties were honed by directly engaging the can be used as a forensic tool to help may be inappropriately used in research. say Latino or Latin socio-cultural realities of the communities solve crimes, such as studying advanced To consider one instance, it is possible American? Well, it depends he accompanied for most of his life as a states of bodily decay. It can assist with to harvest sex cells, or their progenitor on where you draw the line. priest and bishop. the training of surgeons, and can even cells, from corpses even up to a few I would argue that it is fine Pope Francis does not hesitate to speak help with the development of various hours following death. Some researchers to speak of Pope Francis as in Spanish when addressing large audi- types of safety or protective gear, like might be tempted to use these cells, for a Latino pope. ences, regardless of where in the world he helmets, automobile airbags or bullet- example, to create human embryos in Though born in Latin is. This, however, is much more than mak- proof vests. the laboratory for biomedical research. America, Pope Francis has ing a convenient decision about language. In 1956, Pope Pius XII noted that Although such practices are uncommon, much in common with the Ospino In doing so, he reveals that he thinks and consenting to “damage to the integrity if an individual believed that his or her more than 30 million theologizes "in Spanish," as do almost half of the corpse in the interest of those cells were likely to be used in this Catholics in our country who self-identify a billion Catholics in the world. who are suffering, is no violation of the unethical way by a research institution, as Hispanic/Latino, immigrant and U.S.- Sometimes this means using expressions reverence due to the dead." St. John they should not agree to donate their born. When the pope speaks and acts, his that convey powerful meanings requiring Paul II wrote in a 1995 encyclical that bodies after death. message resonates strongly with most careful discernment because of their origin. one way of nurturing a genuine culture Those contemplating the possibility of Latino Catholics insofar as the religious Other times this means understanding reali- of life "is the donation of organs, per- donating their bodies to science should and cultural connotations. ty from a Latino perspective. The pope is formed in an ethically acceptable man- weigh a fourth consideration as well, During the past four years, Pope Francis introducing Catholics to incredibly rich and ner, with a view to offering a chance of namely, whether others in their family has shared with the entire world a way of beautiful ways of articulating our faith that health and even of life itself to the sick are open to their body being utilized in being Catholic rooted in the best of the are relevant to all. who sometimes have no other hope" this way. They should find out whether Latino/Latin American experience. The (EV 86). The U.S. Catholic bishops their spouse, children, or others close to sensibilities that he has brought to inform (Please See OSPINO/23) have given similar guidance in their pol- them would have any objections or con- icy document called The Ethical and cerns. At the end of the day, there may Cuatro años de un pontificado latino Religious Directives for Catholic Health be some family members who, in the Care Services: “Catholic health care words of one commentator, can’t quite By Hosffman Ospino en lo mejor de la experiencia latina/lati- institutions should encourage and pro- get past the idea, “that you will be dis- Catholic News Service noamericana. Las sensibilidades que per- vide the means whereby those who wish sected over a period of months in anato- mean su pontificado son un reflejo de las to do so may arrange for the donation of my class, or cut up and divided among Han pasado cuatro años desde que el sensibilidades de los católicos que practi- their organs and bodily tissue, for ethi- different programs (brain to an Espíritu Santo inspiró la elección del camos, compartimos y celebramos nuestra cally legitimate purposes, so that they Alzheimer’s study, joints to an orthope- primer papa latino. El papa Francisco. Un fe con una perspectiva latina. may be used for donation and research dic surgery training).” Careful vetting of momento, ¿quieres decir latino o lati- No olvidemos que esas sensibilidades after death” (No. 63). the details ahead of time helps avoid noamericano? Bueno, todo depende de fueron cultivadas al entrar en contacto Although there are not any fundamen- resentment, pain and surprises after a cómo interpretes los términos. Creo que es directo con las realidades socioculturales de tal moral objections to donating our loved one passes on. apropiado referirse al papa Francisco como las comunidades que él acompañó la mayor bodies to science, certain details of how With these caveats and considerations un papa latino. parte de su vida como sacerdote y obispo. the donation is carried out are impor- in mind, donating a body to science can Aunque nació en Latinoamérica, el papa El papa Francisco, sin importar en qué tant. indeed allow someone to “give back” or Francisco tiene mucho en común con más parte del mundo se encuentre, no duda en First, bodily remains should be prop- “contribute to society” after death. de 30 millones de católicos en nuestro país hablar en español cuando se dirige a erly interred in the earth at the conclu- que nos identificamos como latinos/his- grandes multitudes. Este gesto es mucho sion of their use. The body should not Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. earned panos, tanto inmigrantes como nacidos en más que una decisión conveniente sobre be surrendered to researchers and then his doctorate in neuroscience from Yale esta tierra. Cuando el papa habla y actúa, su qué idioma usar. Al hacer esto, el papa rev- merely “left in limbo.” Often a universi- and did post-doctoral work at Harvard. mensaje resuena vigorosamente en la mente ela que piensa y hace teología "en español" ty or research institution will oversee He is a priest of the diocese of Fall y el corazón de la mayoría de los católicos al igual que cerca de 500 millones de and pay for the cremation of the body River, MA, and serves as the Director of latinos, en gran parte por sus vínculos reli- católicos en el mundo. after the research is completed, so the Education at The National Catholic giosos y culturales. Algunas veces esto consiste en usar family can then be given the ashes. This Bioethics Center in Philadelphia. See En los últimos cuatro años el papa expresiones literalmente en español con un may be specified in the agreement www.ncbcenter.org Francisco ha compartido con el mundo signed by the individual ahead of time. entero una manera de ser católico arraigada (Mira LATINO/23) The Angelus JULY 2017 Page 19 Catholic Voices Young adults, it’s time to let your voices be heard By Patrick Laorden way to answer this call. it comes to love of neighbor, we need two feet: Catholic News Service Today I work as a parish social ministry coor- charity and social justice. dinator. I organize an annual social justice con- Charity responds to immediate needs and spe- "Make your voice heard; let it resonate in ference, provide faith formation in parishes and cific situations, like my ministry at a children's communities and let it be heard by your shep- schools, work with parish social ministry leaders orphanage in Kenya. Social justice entails find- herd of souls," proclaims Pope Francis in his let- and connect with local grass-roots organizations. ing solutions to the structural dimension of prob- ter to young people this past January. As we I've noticed a smaller young adult presence at lems, such as how these slums came to existence look to the upcoming Synod of Bishops in Mass and in social justice efforts. On occasion, in the first place, and how we might change October 2018, these times are crucial for young young adult groups participate in daylong oppor- those conditions. adults to be engaged in the life of the church. tunities to do service. However, they are by and Pope Francis has repeatedly challenged young For me, this means being an advocate for large not engaged in ongoing advocacy or min- adults to create a culture of encounter by emulat- social change in a world very much in need of it. istry. I'm left asking the question: Where are ing Jesus. This requires going beyond our rou- For almost five years, I discerned religious life they? I suspect the upcoming synod will ask that tine activities and concerns, listening to and with the Dominicans. My time in formation same question. accompanying others and awakening ourselves helped me to understand the apostolic life of the Our pope wants to hear from us and wants the from complacency. Our faith will only continue church and what it means to go into the world world to hear from us. That means we need to to grow if we remain steadfast and share it. and proclaim the Gospel as the friars have done move beyond direct service into advocacy, where My challenge to fellow young Catholics is to for more than 800 years. we can bring the Gospel into the public square, for raise our voices so that the world knows a differ. In 2014, I served as a missionary in Kenya instance, by looking at unjust policies and commu- ent way. and made a silent pilgrimage through Kibera, the nicating with our legislators. It means regularly Join the conversation. Email: inlightof- largest urban slum in Africa. While there, I saw showing up in pews and food pantries alike. [email protected]. extreme poverty. But I also saw a persevering In preparation for the synod, I think we should Patrick Laorden works as a parish social spirit within the people. turn to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' ministry coordinator with the Office for This encounter was where I truly realized what "Two Feet of Love in Action" inspired by Pope Catholic Social Justice Ministry in the I was called to do: to dedicate my life working Benedict XVI's encyclicals "Deus Caritas Est" Archdiocese of Hartford, Connecticut. He is a for social change. Though I did not continue ("God is Love") and "Caritas in Veritate" guest contributor for the Catholic News Service with formation, God's provided me with a new ("Charity in Truth"), which remind us that when column "In Light of Faith." How does your tech use affect you? By Brett Robinson or beautiful everything was? perceive the capaciousness of Cartoon Corner Catholic News Service Practice forms habits and when God. The ways that we spend our they are properly ordered, habits leisure time says a lot about what As a father of four, I am familiar can be salutary for the soul. we ultimately value. with practice. There's hockey However, habits can also turn into But there are upsides to the new practice, piano practice and lots of disordered obsessions or addic- technology's effects on the senses, practicing patience. My kids are tions. Today, we hear a lot about memory and imagination. There learning what a C-sharp sounds technology addiction but not a lot are practices that help us recog- like and how to track the puck about technology practice. nize the pain of another human when they are There are certainly addictive being or get in touch with some- playing defense. qualities about media technology thing transcendent. These practices but even if we are not addicted, One example is viewing family form our family we are still engaged in the practice photos with a child and telling by training per- of using those technologies regu- them stories about when they ception. larly. And those practices can alter were little. It's a small practice I'm thankful for our perception in ways that that forms their memory in ways all of the kids' change our understanding of oth- that remind them that they are part activities, partly ers, ourselves and God. of a family and a stream of mem- because they dis- The question that needs asking ories, part of something much tract them from Robinson is, What is all of this technology larger than themselves. o the screen. The practice forming us for? If the goal is finding a healthy screen is another venue for form- Our devices -- even when they balance with our technological ing perception, though we rarely are put away -- haunt us with the creations, then we have to start think of it that way. We tend to possibility that a new message or with practice. Just as a doctor talk about media technology as a bit of news is ready to be con- practices medicine, a Catholic means for communicating or gath- sumed. It starts with a practice practices religion. We know it's ering information. like using the computer for hours the cure for our spiritual maladies, Meanwhile, the practice of a day (required for most office but sometimes we shirk our duty using the technology is forming workers) that spills over into to rise and pursue the good. our perception in small ways that leisure time with social media, Take a moment to revisit the often go unnoticed. games and plenty of Netflix. practices in your daily life and to One example is the blue light For children, it is the threat of ask how they are forming your that is emitted from smartphones boredom that drives them to the memory and imagination. As and tablets that interferes with the screen. Boredom, a state once Catholics, we call to mind Christ's neurotransmitters that bring on reserved for the free play of the passion, death and resurrection so sleep. Reading before bed can be imagination and memory, is con- that we can imagine a life of hope. a relaxing activity but doing it quered by their thirst for constant There's even an app for that! It's from a screen can tell your brain stimulation that can only be slaked called 3D Catholic and 3D stands just the opposite, to wake up. by streaming media. for three devotions: prayer, fasting Media technology practice also Catholic philosopher Josef and almsgiving. It's a simple has an effect on memory. How Pieper said that leisure was the reminder that our virtual technolo- many times have you opted to basis of culture. It's leisure that gies shouldn't strip us of our phys- Google something rather than try gives us the time and space to ical bodies. Because those bodies to remember it on your own? How contemplate God. Without it -- in can be used to commemorate many photos have you taken at a lives that are dictated by labor and Christ's passion through prayer, party or on vacation for fear that the digital tools required to per- fasting and helping others in very you might not remember how fun form it -- we lose our capacity to real ways. Page 20 JULY 2017 The Angelus FREEDOM (From 7)

As Christians, Sis said, we can pray; stay informed of current events; encourage our govern- ments to respect and defend reli- gious liberty; join with people of other faiths in a call for mutual respect; support agencies that help persecuted Christians; and, lastly, take time to reflect. In concluding his homily, Bishop Sis referenced Matthew Chapter 10: “You will be hated by all for my name’s sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.” “That’s a message for all of us as we try to persevere and we encounter hardship,” Sis said. Sis said he was not aware that the Crossroads youth – who wore matching neon yellow T-shirts emblazoned with the words “PRO LIFE” - would be in atten- dance, but added that their pres- ence “tied into the theme beauti- fully.” According to their website, Crossroads’ mission “is to spread the Gospel of Life and promote and inform others about the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, especially with regard to the sanctity and dignity of all human life.” Sydney Dunavin, Crossroads Southern Walk director, said the pro-life walks began in 1995 in response to Pope John Paul II’s call to the youth to go out into the streets like the first Apostles. “We’re answering that call through our own peaceful and prayerful witness,” Dunavin said. Two walks began May 20 this year in San Francisco and Los Angeles, Dunavin said. Participants fly to the starting locations and spend the next two and a half months walking to Washington, D.C. “It’s like a giant leapfrog,” Dunavin explained of the walks. 2017 “Kickin’ it with the Holies” “We walk in small shifts three to 2017 “Kickin’ it with the Holies” YOUTH GROUP REGISTRATION TEAM MEN IN BLACK REGISTRATION five minutes at a time. It’s con- August 6, 2017, Texas Bank Sports Complex August 6, 2017 Texas Bank Sports Complex stantly rotating (with walkers). 1651 Rio Concho Drive, San Angelo 1651 Rio Concho Drive, San Angelo We cover about 60 miles as a (Send registration to Kristie Garcia at Pastoral Center, PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY! P.O. Box 1829, San Angelo, TX, 76902-1829.) (Send registration to Kristie Garcia at Pastoral Center, team each day.” P.O. Box 1829, San Angelo, TX, 76902-1829.) Dunavin admitted that the Youth Group Parish: ______REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 1, 2017 youth, who range in age from 18 Youth Director: ______Title (circle 1): Bishop, Monsignor, Father, Deacon, Sister, Phone Number of Director:______No. of Players:_____ to 26, must put their lives on hold Seminarian Name:______to participate in the walk but NAME (last, first: age; grade): ______Parish/City:______added, “It’s such an amazing ______Phone No.:______experience. We’re really separat- ______T-Shirt Size:______(Please use the shirt from last year; ______If you do not have a shirt please mark size. ed from the world, so it’s an awe- ______*Please make sure if you are playing or involved in some way some time to discern God’s will ______when you submit a release and consent form. Please submit this ______form ASAP to Kristie at the Diocese, so shirts can be ordered ** for our lives.” ______Asked what helps the group get ____ Put me in Bishop, I’m ready to Play!! ____ No, I can’t be there through their sweltering daily REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 31, 2017 ____ I can be there, but can’t play but will help as (pick one): walks, Dunavin laughed. “Lots of High School Grades (10-12) Youth Groups (Only) ____ Water Boy; Please have all youth that will be playing, sign a consent and liability ___ Inspirational talk (when we are losing); water,” she said. “And an air-con- form. If we do not have a form signed and on file, they will not be able ditioned support van.” to play. Please make copies of the consent and liability form for all play- ___ Snarky Commentator; ers. ** NOTE** No youth ministers or parents can be in the dugout dur- __ Other: ______ing the game ** For more information or any questions please contact Kristie with the Vocations/Seminarians Office at 325-651-7500. The Angelus JULY 2017 Page 21

Professing innocence, Cardinal Pell to face charges Member VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Proclaiming month claims that a decision on whether to had kept Pope Francis informed "during Catholic News Service his innocence after being charged with lay charges was imminent." these long months" when police and the Catholic Press Association sexual abuse, Australian Cardinal George Without giving specifics about the num- Australian media were talking about the Texas Catholic News Pell said, "I'm looking forward finally to ber of charges or the incidents, police in possibility of charges being made. having my day in court." Australia's Victoria state announced June "I have spoken to him on a number of Published the first Monday follow- "I'm innocent of these charges. They are 29 that charges had been filed against the occasions in the last week, I think most ing the 1st Saturday of each month false. The whole idea of sexual abuse is cardinal and that he has been called to recently a day or so ago," Cardinal Pell abhorrent to me," he said June 29 during a appear in court July 18. said of Pope Francis. "And we talked and delivered to all registered brief news conference in the Vatican press Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner about my need to take leave to clear my parishioners in the office. Shane Patton told reporters June 29, name, so I'm very grateful to the Holy San Angelo Diocese. Greg Burke, director of the Vatican press "Cardinal Pell is facing multiple charges in Father for giving me this leave to return to office, said Pope Francis had granted respect of historic sexual offenses and Australia." Subscription rate for all others: Cardinal Pell a leave of absence from his there are multiple complainants relating to Cardinal Pell said he had spoken to his $10 per year position as prefect of the Vatican those charges." lawyers about the timing of his return to THIRD CLASS POSTAGE PAID Secretariat for the Economy so that he can Patton also told reporters, "It is impor- Australia and also had consulted his doc- work on his defense. tant to note that none of the allegations tors about the trip. AT SAN ANGELO, TEXAS Cardinal Pell, Burke added, will not par- that have been made against Cardinal Pell In February 2016, Australia's Royal Printed by the ticipate in any public liturgies while his have obviously been tested in any court Commission Into Institutional Responses San Angelo Standard Times case is being considered. yet. to Child Sexual Abuse allowed Cardinal "These matters have been under investi- "Cardinal Pell, like any other defendant, Pell to testify by video link from Rome A Scripps-Howard Company gation now for two years," Cardinal Pell has a right to due process and so therefore because a heart condition prevented him told the press. "There's been relentless it is important that the process is allowed from traveling to Australia. Submissions: character assassination, a relentless charac- to run its natural course," Patton added. ter assassination, and for more than a In his statement, Cardinal Pell said he (Please See PELL/24) Story suggestions, calendar items, parish briefs and all other OBISPO submissions should be emailed to (Para 3) ser Católico es el de participar activamente La ley sabática Jpatterson@ en la misa del domingo durante todo el Éxodo 34:21 dice: “Seis días trabajarás, sanangelodiocese.org ción a lo que está pasando en la vida del año. No es difícil encontrar la misa cuando y al séptimo día descansarás.” Dios nos da otro y compartir desde el corazón. vamos de viaje, especialmente si tomamos la ley del sábado para que hagamos tiempo Nuestros viajes también nos permiten ventaja de una herramienta técnica en línea para tener suficiente descanso, culto, y COPY, PHOTO servir como embajadores de la fe, no como masstimes.org, que también ofrece tiempo de calidad en nuestras relaciones. 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The Tribunal Office of the Catholic Diocese The Tribunal Office of the Catholic Diocese The Tribunal Office of the Catholic Diocese Bishop Michael J. Sis of San Angelo is seeking Joe Michael Noriega. of San Angelo is seeking Kathleen Ann Bartley of San Angelo is seeking Mary Jane White. Publisher You are hereby summoned to appear before (French). You are hereby summoned to appear before the Tribunal of the Catholic Diocese of San You are hereby summoned to appear before the Tribunal of the Catholic Diocese of San Angelo, at 804 Ford Street, San Angelo, Texas the Tribunal of the Catholic Diocese of San Angelo, at 804 Ford Street, San Angelo, Texas Jimmy Patterson 76905, on or before the 31st day of July 2017, Angelo, at 804 Ford Street, San Angelo, Texas 76905, on or before the 31st day of July 2017, Editor to answer to the Petition of Karen Jeanette 76905, on or before the 31st day of July 2017, to answer to the Petition of John Henry Zant, Hogeda (Barreto), now introduced before the to answer to the Petition of Donald Sherman now introduced before the Diocesan Tribunal Media Relations Director Diocesan Tribunal in an action styled, “Karen Wood, now introduced before the Diocesan in an action styled, “John Zant and Mary Barreto and Joe Michael Noriega, Petition for Tribunal in an action styled, “Donald Wood and White, Petition for Declaration of Invalidity of Declaration of Invalidity of Marriage.” Said Kathleen French, Petition for Declaration of Marriage.” Said Petition is identified as Case: Petition is identified as Case: HOGEDA (BAR- Invalidity of Marriage.” Said Petition is identi- ZANT -- WHITE; Protocol No.: SO/17/37, on The West Texas Angelus RETO) -- NORIEGA; Protocol No.: SO/17/29 fied as Case: WOOD -- BARTLEY (FRENCH); the Tribunal Docket of the Diocese of San ED. 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WEST TEXAS ANGELUS Given at the Tribunal of the Diocese of San Given at the Tribunal of the Diocese of San Given at the Tribunal of the Diocese of San P.O. Box 1829 Angelo on the 5th day of June 2017. Angelo on the 5th day of June 2017. Angelo on the 5th day of June 2017. SAN ANGELO, TX Reverend Tom Barley Reverend Tom Barley Reverend Tom Barley 76902-1829 MSW, MBA, M. Div.,JCL MSW, MBA, M. Div.,JCL MSW, MBA, M. Div.,JCL Judicial Vicar Judicial Vicar Judicial Vicar ______Page 22 JULY 2017 The Angelus BISHOP GRN RADIO PROGRAM (From 3) artistic and historical heritage, or even In one of his Wednesday general audi- SCHEEDULE some of the local language. ences in 2004, Pope John Paul II spoke is essential. A great summer project Driving long distances with family of the importance of summertime would be to read straight through one of and friends puts us in a situation to get prayer: "Actually, it is only in silence The Guadalupe Radio Network (GRN) the Gospels or one of St. Paul’s letters. to know one another better by sharing that human beings can hear in their operates 3 English & 1 Spanish For those who would like to read a our thoughts, feelings, and dreams. inmost being the voice of God which Catholic spiritual classic, I recommend Summer vacations provide opportune truly sets them free. Holidays can help language Catholic radio stations in the any of the following: St. Augustine’s moments to listen more carefully to people rediscover and cultivate this Diocese of San Angelo: Confessions, Thomas a Kempis’ The what is going on in the life of the other indispensable inner dimension of human Imitation of Christ, St. Francis de Sales’ and to share from the heart. life." • Abilene - 91.7 FM, KQOS Introduction to the Devout Life, Brother Our travels also allow us to serve as Lawrence of the Resurrection’s The ambassadors of the faith, no matter The Law of the Sabbath • Midland/Odessa - 1180 AM-English Practice of the Presence of God, St. where we go. By the way we treat the Exodus 34:21 says, “Six days shall • Midland/Odessa - 90.9 FM (Español) Therese of Lisieux’s The Story of a strangers we meet, we can bring them you work, and on the seventh day you Soul, and Jean-Pierre de Caussade’s the love of Christ. Through the way we shall rest.” God gives us the law of the • San Angelo - 911.5 FM, KPDE Abandonment to Divine Providence. carry ourselves, the way we practice the Sabbath so that we will make time for Some more contemporary authors that virtues, and the words we choose, we sufficient rest, worship, and quality time I recommend would be Pope Francis, can witness to our faith along the jour- in relationships. The spirituality of the The GRN (Radio for Your Soul) is an C.S. Lewis, G.K. Chesterton, Matthew ney. If we do this, we will make a posi- Sabbath reminds us that God is in con- EWTN Affiliate. Kelly, Bishop Robert Barron, Jennifer tive impact on the people we encounter. trol, and work is not everything. It Fulwiler, Thomas Merton, and Ignacio helps us to build rest and reflective time The Top 10 weekday programs Larrañaga. Prayer into our lives. This same spirituality (most are “live” call-in shows) are: The summer is not intended to be a informs our practice of taking vacations. Travel vacation from God. A fundamental part Jesus himself took time to get away 7 AM - Mass (EWTN Chapel) Summer travel gives us a chance to of being Catholic is participating active- and rest with his friends. At a time expand our mind and improve our ly in Sunday Mass throughout the year. when he noticed that his Apostles were 8 AM - Catholic CConnection understanding of different places and It is not difficult to find Mass when we particularly busy, he said to them in cultures. When we visit a new place, it travel, especially if we take advantage Mark 6:31, “Come away to a deserted (Mon./Tues./Wed. /Thurs.) is much more enriching if we will take of an online tool such as masstimes.org, place all by yourselves and rest awhile.” the time to learn about the conditions of which also offers an automated church We would all do well to listen to his 9 AM - More to Life with Greg & Lisa life there, the challenges of the local lookup service by calling 1-858-207- advice. economy, the history of the place, the 6277. 10 AM - Women of Grace with Johnnette Benkovic EXTENSION

(From 15) Deacon Michael LaMonica in Texas A&M has a high level of reli- 11 AM - Take 2 with Jerry and Debbie Midland has helped to start a new giosity among students of many differ- churches, I see the plaque on the wall retreat center called The Way Retreat ent faith traditions. The values that are 12 PM - The Doctor Is In with Dr. Ray that says, “This church was built with Center. Deacon Mike Medina oversees promoted by the university — like serv- the assistance from Catholic Extension.” and trains our volunteers and clergy ice, character, self-sacrifice, community, 1 PM - Called to Communion I’m grateful for that. who serve in prison ministry. honesty —attract students who want to (Mon./Tues./Thurs./Fri.) The assistance for the formation of Deacon Clemente Villa is the pastoral live those values, and they tend to be seminarians, deacons and lay leaders coordinator of St. Joseph Parish in people of religious faith. has been extremely valuable for us as Stanton and its mission in Lenorah. An The university has active Mormon, 2 PM - EWTN Open Line well. older, retired monsignor provides sacra- Baptist, Methodist, Jewish and Muslim mental ministry, but when people need communities; the Catholic campus min- 3 PM - Divine Mercy Chaplet; Catholic Extension has supported things done, they go to Deacon istry is part of the same dynamic. Kresta in the Afternoon your diaconate program. How impor- Clemente. When I was the pastor of the campus tant are deacons in your diocese? ministry parish at the university, we fos-

We have 74 permanent deacons, 62 of You served for many years in campus tered a strong Catholic identity and 5 PM - Catholic Answers Live whom are active. They are vitally ministry at Texas A&M. Along with helped students consider their vocations important in the life of our parishes. many other priestly and religious voca- to the priesthood, the religious life and Schedule Exceptions Some of those deacons have diocesan tions, you are one of two Aggie bishops holy marriages. That has paid off and responsibilities, but most work with connected to that campus ministry. continues today. The GRN produces 3 other shows: parishes. What’s in the water at Texas A&M? ©2017, www.catholicextension.org

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4 • Fri., 8 AM - GRN Alive (From 8) Fall in love. Stay that way. I met one left. The appreciation they have for the couple that was quite an inspiration. She kindness of others is difficult to ade- — is what many Syrians describe pray- is 33. Her husband 24. They married quately put into words. • Sat., 11 AM - WWe Sing our Faith ing they can one day have again. Living because they fell in love. In America, 4 Take care of the poor. It is our mis- in tents or crowded apartments as that’s understood. In the Middle East, it sion. To not do so renders us poor in

refugees, they can’t wait for the day can fall somewhere between rarity and spirit ourselves, which can often be as For a complete schedule, or to listen when they can peacefully return to their miracle. Seeing the embodiment of a difficult a place to be as physical pover- live, please go to: land, even if their house is no longer love-created union in the middle of war ty itself. standing. It is home. Most of what we and involuntary displacement is an emo- 4 No matter how hard you have it, www.g r noonline.com have in America refugees in Jordan only someone else has it worse. tional slice of life powerful to watch. You may dream of, yet since they spend most of 4 Sometimes it’s OK to look back. never meet that person, but he or she is their time just surviving, their dreams Especially when, like most refugees, always there. are often different from our dreams. that’s where you left behind most of 4 Whatever you do for the least of 4 Work. Next to having a healthy, what you had and many you cared about. these, you did for me. Whatever you secure family and a desire to return 4 Open your home to strangers. Sight did not do for the least of me, you did home, the men from Syria mostly just unseen, the Syrian families welcomed not do for me. Pray. Not just for people want to work. Not just so they can pro- us, gave us tea, shared their life stories you know. Pray for those you will never vide for their families, but because it and blessed us and thanked us when we know. They are counting on you. gives them self-worth. The Angelus JULY 2017 Page 23 ASSESSMENTS (From 4) Office of Catholic Schools 4 Regulates and monitors Catholic schools in the diocese 4 Insurance oversight and representation in claims; 4 Health Insurance Program Office of Immigration 4 Negotiates insurance rates for parishes; 4 Processes all documentation for international priests and sisters; 4 Savings protection and investment; 4 Provides services to legal immigrants for visa renewals, perma- 4 Makes loans available to parishes; nent residence status, family immigration matters, and for citizenship. 4 Provides training and assistance to parishes; 4 Provides purchasing assistance; Office of Human Resources 4 Maintains cloud-based financial data; 4 Provides norms to develop, implement, and monitor guide- 4 Maintains accountability and uniformity in the fiscal system of lines for employees, hiring, benefits, termination, and relation- the diocese. ships between the employer and employees; 4 Provides Employee Policies Handbook for diocesan offices, Office of the Tribunal and guidelines for parish policies; 4 Regularizes marriages; 4 Administers Safe Environment Program through Extensive 4 Provides healing in the process; Background Check, Monitoring, and Safe Environment and 4 Resolves canonical questions and protects the rights of all Ethics Training for priests, deacons, seminarians, employees, parties. and volunteers; 4 Ethics Training for ministers; Office of Evangelization and Catechesis 4 Child Abuse Protection Training for parents; 4 Supports Religious Education programs in parishes; 4 Utilizes the Diocesan Review Board for review of alleged 4 Trains DREs, CREs, and CYMs; abuse cases; 4 Screens and reviews programs of faith formation; 4 Victim Assistance Coordinator to assist victims of sexual abuse; 4 Youth Programs; 4 Provides H/R training for parishes. 4 Supports Campus Ministry and opportunities for social and spiritual experiences among young adults; Office of Communication Correction 4 Supports family life; 4 Publishes the West Texas Angelus; In the June issue of The Angelus, the young girl 4 Provides Audio-Visual resources to support all areas of cate- 4 Provides news coverage of diocesan events; above was misidentified. She is Rosalie Ramirez, chesis and formation; 4 Maintains diocesan communications through Flocknotes and of Abilene, being helped by Laura Cunningham 4 Supports the Safe Environment Program; through diocesan email system; of the Abilene ISD, during the West Texas Deaf 4 Makes evangelization programs available to parishes. 4 Creation and maintenance of the diocesan web page; Olympics, May 5, in San Angelo. The Angelus 4 Maintains and updates the diocesan directory. regrets the error. (Photo by Becca Sankey) JUBILEE (From 9) Pope St. John Paul II called for a the Gospel,’ which is the joyful procla- in holiness and to use every divine “New Evangelization.” Pope Francis mation that Jesus loves them, gave his appointment to share the Good News of none-churched reside and are perishing. echoes this in his call for missionary dis- life to save them and seeks to live at their God’s love with signs and wonders as our In the words of Pope Francis: “There ciples. What does he mean? “You must side each day to strengthen and free credentials. We cannot be satisfied with is no greater freedom than that of letting ‘go forth,’ boldly taking the first step to them.” the present status quo of remaining com- oneself be carried by the Spirit, refusing draw near to those who do not know or Yes, this is a new moment of grace for fortable in our small clubs of security. to calculate and to control everything, live the Gospel, by building bridges, sup- the Church and the Renewal. It calls for a Instead we are mandated to fill the ban- and allow Him to illuminate you, lead porting others, taking on the ‘smell of the fresh, new response. Following the lead quet of the Kingdom by going to the you, guide you, and push you where He sheep’ and patiently seeking to accompa- of those who were initially baptized in highways and byways proclaiming God’s wishes. He knows well what the need is ny them on their journey…for the mes- the Spirit both at Pentecost and at The invitation to come to the feast. in every age and moment.” sage we announce should be the ‘heart of Ark and The Dove, we are called to grow OSPINO LATINO (From 18) Encuentro is a moment to speak and (Para 18) dad de los obispos católicos del país (ver think "in Spanish" -- literally and www.vencuentro.org). When Pope Francis speaks of "a metaphorically. It is an invitation to sentido profundo que exigen un discernimien- El V Encuentro hace vida muchos de los poor church for the poor," he is not be a poor church for the poor, a true to cuidadoso para comprenderlas a la luz del aspectos de la visión profética del papa asking Catholics to imagine poverty moment of Catholic renewal. contexto en que surgieron. Otras veces se trata Francisco sobre la evangelización, una visión or to do something that the church -- Many speak of the "Francis effect." de una manera de entender la realidad desde que está profundamente inspirada en su expe- the people of God -- cannot accom- Yes, there is one in our country. una perspectiva latina. El papa está compar- riencia latinoamericana. El V Encuentro es un plish. However, I think that much of that tiendo con los católicos del mundo entero momento para hablar y pensar "en español" -- He comes from a part of the "effect" actually started several maneras de interpretar la fe que son increíble- literal y metafóricamente. Es una invitación a American continent where hundreds decades before Pope Francis, thanks mente valiosas y hermosas, las cuales tienen ser una iglesia pobre para los pobres, un ver- of millions live in poverty and many to the exponential growth of the relevancia universal. dadero momento de renovación católica. church organizations and leaders, Latino Catholic population since the Cuando el papa Francisco habla de "una Muchos hablan del "efecto Francisco". Me inspired by the Gospel, have champi- middle of the 20th century. iglesia pobre para los pobres", no nos está parece que sí es posible sentir ese efecto en oned efforts to confront this social When the pope speaks and acts, his pidiendo a los católicos que nos imaginemos nuestro país. Sin embargo, pienso que ese ill. He knows that the work is unfin- message finds fertile ground in the la pobreza o que hagamos algo que la iglesia - "efecto" de hecho comenzó unas décadas ished. In his present role as the bish- hearts of millions of U.S. Catholics, - el pueblo de Dios -- no pueda asumir como antes del papa Francisco gracias el crecimien- op of Rome, he challenges all particularly Latinos, who share with identidad. to extraordinario de la población católica lati- Christians to do likewise everywhere him important religious and cultural Él viene de una parte del continente ameri- na desde mediados del siglo 20. poverty exists. roots. cano en donde cientos de millones de per- Cuando el papa habla y actúa, su mensaje One opportunity for Catholics in In four years, Pope Francis, the sonas son pobres y muchas organizaciones y encuentra terreno fértil en los corazones de the United States to experience the first Latino pope, has brought to the líderes católicos, inspirados por el Evangelio, millones de católicos estadounidenses, espe- freshness with which God has gifted fore much of the energy, language están a la vanguardia de esfuerzos para con- cialmente latinos, quienes compartimos con él the Catholic world in recent years is and initiatives that Latinos share with frontar esta enfermedad social. Él sabe que la muchas raíces religiosas y culturales. through the process of the Fifth the rest of the church in the United tarea no está terminada. En su misión actual En cuatro años el papa Francisco, el primer National Encuentro of Hispanic/ States. Let us allow ourselves to como obispo de Roma, nos desafía a todos los papa latino, ha puesto de relieve la mucha Latino Ministry, a priority initiative share in this moment of grace. cristianos a hacer lo mismo en donde exista la energía, el lenguaje y las iniciativas que los of the Catholic bishops in the coun- pobreza. latinos compartimos con el resto de la iglesia try (see www.vencuentro.org). Ospino is professor of theology Los católicos en los Estados Unidos ten- en los Estados Unidos. Regocijémonos en este The V Encuentro embodies many and religious education at Boston emos una oportunidad para unirnos a este aire momento de gracia. aspects of Pope Francis' prophetic College. He is a member of the lead- de frescura, el cual es regalo de Dios para el Ospino es profesor de teología y educación vision for evangelization, a vision ership team for the Fifth National mundo católico en general, por medio del religiosa en Boston College. Es miembro del deeply informed by his Latin Encuentro of Hispanic/Latino Quinto Encuentro Nacional de Ministerio equipo de liderazgo del Quinto Encuentro American experience. The V Ministry. Hispano/Latino. El V Encuentro es una priori- Nacional de Pastoral Hispana/Latina. Page 24 JULY 2017 The Angelus

Participants at Christ the King Retreat Center chapel, for “Light the Fire Within,” June 2-3 in San Angelo. (Courtesy photo) More than 100 participate in Life in the Spirit Seminar

By Fr. Tom Barley Participants at the seminar in San Angelo came from Sacraments, especially the Eucharist. I have prayed Abilene, Ballinger, Brady, Fort Stockton, Groom, using Scripture and the Divine Office. I have prayed On June 2-3, more than 100 people participated in Lubbock, Mertzon, Midland, Miles, Odessa, San with monks, priests, laity, the infirmed and the incarcer- “Come Light the Fire Within: a Life in the Spirit Angelo, Sonora, St. Lawrence, Sweetwater, Voss, Wall, ated. Each form of prayer has been beautiful and pow- Seminar” at Christ the King Retreat Center, celebrating and Burns Flat, Oklahoma, to share in this experience. erful. In the last few years I have entered the liberating the glorious coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. There were families and singles, ages 8-80. All came experience of charismatic prayer through the Holy Spirit Sisters from the Disciples of the Lord Jesus (dljc.org) together as one body to pray and to praise God. of God using the joy, peace, and gifts of the Spirit which were the presenters at this experience of charismatic The sisters invited those attending to be open to the were received in Confirmation. I find charismatic prayer. Bishop Michael Sis gave a welcoming presenta- gifts of the Holy Spirit and indeed they were. The days prayer a powerful testimony to the importance of the tion with an explanation of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. were filled with praising God. Many participants prayed Holy Spirit in my life in defense against the traps and He acknowledged the 50th Anniversary of the to understand and to use the gifts given to them by the snares of the Evil One. I find it soothing with the peace Duquesne, Pa. weekend retreat where the Holy Spirit Holy Spirit for their prayers for others. The seminar of God. was poured out in a profound way on the retreatants at ended with the celebration of a Spirit-filled Mass of the If you wish to have information of future charismatic the beginning of the charismatic movement in the U.S. Solemnity of Pentecost and then wonderful fellowship. events, contact SanAngeloHeartofMercy.com or He outlined the papal support this style of prayer has On a personal note, in my experiences of prayer I [email protected]. If you wish to partici- received since that retreat. have felt the power of the Rosary, Benediction, and the pate in charismatic prayer, come and worship. PELL (From 21) to clear my name and then return here, committed against minors" and, as a bish- of faith and high ideals, a thoroughly back to Rome, to work." op, "introduced systems and procedures decent man," the archbishop added. A year ago, in July, allegations surfaced When the allegations surfaced last year, both for the protection of minors and to Archbishop Fisher said the Archdiocese in a report by the Australian Broadcasting Cardinal Pell dismissed them as "nothing provide assistance to victims of abuse." of Sydney will "assist with the cardinal's Corp. featuring several people who more than a scandalous smear campaign," Archbishop Anthony Fisher of Sydney, accommodation and support, as it would accused Cardinal Pell of sexual assault; at and a statement issued by his office said in a statement released shortly after the for any of its bishops or priests" as the least one of the accusations had been that "claims that he has sexually abused cardinal's news conference, said, "Many legal process unfolds, however, he said, "it found to be unsubstantiated by an anyone, in any place, at any time in his people will be shocked, as I have been, by is not responsible for the cardinal's legal Australian court in 2002. Some accusa- life are totally untrue and completely the news that Victoria Police have issued bills arising from these matters." tions dated to the late 1970s, when wrong." charges against Cardinal George Pell in "Where complaints of abuse are made, Cardinal Pell was a priest in Ballarat, In October, Australian police questioned relation to sexual abuse allegations." victims should be listened to with respect Australia. Cardinal Pell in Rome regarding the accu- "Cardinal Pell has repeatedly and vehe- and compassion and their complaints Speaking to reporters at the Vatican June sations. mently rejected these allegations and investigated and dealt with according to 29, the cardinal said, "All along I have While Burke, the Vatican spokesman, insisted that he is completely innocent," law," Archbishop Fisher said. At the same been completely consistent and clear in told reporters that the Vatican respects the the archbishop said. "He will now have the time, "no one should be prejudged because my total rejection of these allegations. Australian justice system, he also said opportunity to put his case in court and is of their high profile, religious convictions News of these charges strengthens my people should remember that Cardinal Pell determined to clear his name." or positions on social issues." resolve, strengthens my resolve. And court "has openly and repeatedly condemned as "The George Pell I know is a man of Contributing to this story was Carol proceedings now offer me an opportunity immoral and intolerable the acts of abuse integrity in his dealings with others, a man Glatz.