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(Photo provided) (Photo provided) Minh Nguyen St. Charles Student in D.C. for Spelling Bee Minh Nguyen, an eighth- grader at St. Charles Borromeo School in Hampshire, holds his trophy from the 2017 Kane County spelling bee hosted by the (Photo provided) Kane County Regional Office Rosary High School graduates celebrate after their commencement May 17 at St. Peter Parish in Geneva. Salute to Graduates, pages 7-14 of Education. Minh took part in the Scripps National Spelling Bee May 28-June 4 in Washington D.C. His final standing was unavailable at Simple press time. He is the son of Thao and Cao Nguyen and is keeping up a family tradition. In 2011, Minh’s sister Tam, Memorial, then a seventh-grader at St. Charles Borromeo School, also won the Kane County bee and made the trip to Washington for the national Profound bee. Their brother Hieu, took second place at the Kane County bee in 2013 after more than 40 rounds of Ministry spelling. Hieu and Minh were also in Illinois State finals for the Somonauk Parish National Geography Bee. Hieu was in the finals in 2010- 2013, and Minh in 2017 Remembers Unborn All of them are pianists By Amanda Hudson playing for multiple choirs News Editor at St. Thomas More in Elgin, and St. Charles Borromeo in SOMONAUK—The idea came from diocesan Hampshire. representatives at a cemeteries meeting where they discussed dedicating a section in parish cemeteries in memory of preborn children who This Issue had died through miscarriage or abortion. That idea “spoke to the hearts” of several pa- Malloy ...... 2 rishioners at St. John the Baptist Parish, here, Headliners...... 3 said an information sheet handed out at the May Nation/World ...... 4-5 24 dedication and blessing of just such a place. Seasoned Observer ...... 6 “Mary’s Garden of Holy Innocence” at St. Salute to Graduates ...... 7-14 (Observer photo/Amanda Hudson) John the Baptist Cemetery features a memorial Around the Diocese...... 15-16 Parishioners gathered outside St. John the Baptist Parish in Somonauk are reflected in stone and bench along with space to hold up to Our Catholic View ...... 17 the memorial to unborn children that was blessed by Bishop David Malloy on May 24. Continued on page 3 For the Record ...... 18 Media/Arts ...... 19 Bishop Malloy Offers Memorial Day Mass at Calvary Cemetery , page 20 Diocesan ...... 20 2 | FRIDAY JUNE 2, 2017 | The Observer A World Without God Makes Little Sense

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What takes place on this road is a Continued on page 19 Headliners The Observer | FRIDAY JUNE 2, 2017 | 3 Simple Memorial, Profound Ministry From page 1 ed on those brief lives during 1,500 small, padded caskets, his homily at Mass celebrated called burial cradles, for pre- before he, along with the par- born children lost before 21 ish’s pastor, Father Kevin But- weeks into the pregnancy. ler, and several parishioners Families now have the op- traveled to the cemetery for the portunity to work with a funer- dedication. al director to obtain and inter The bishop spoke of the sor- their baby’s remains. The ser- row at the loss of “those our vice is available to parishioners Lord took to Himself,” and of and any family in the commu- the joy at “the opportunity for nity, says the parish, regardless life eternal.” of faith. A substantial donation The Greeks in the fi rst read- allows the parish to cover cost ing “did not understand the re- of the burial site, vault and ser- ality of the world around them” vice. as they worshipped their mul- “Our prayer is that Mary’s tiple gods, he said, adding, “We Garden will be a place that have the blessing. We know the mothers, fathers and families truth ... We know there is one, who have suff ered a loss will true God (and that) none of us be able to come and grieve, as is merely an accident ... there is (Observer photos/Amanda Hudson) well as remember and celebrate a whole plan for each and every Bishop David Malloy stands before a stone bench that sits opposite the new memorial to the unborn in the brief life of their child,” ac- person.” Somonauk as parishioners gather around for the blessing. cording to parish information. Faith tells us that God “called Bishop David Malloy refl ect- them to Himself at a very early moment,” he said. “That child can have so much hope and the Whether or not their child is isn’t lost, (but) entrusted to God. expectation of joy ... There is physically buried at the ceme- “They are as alive as all who a mystery here that we (must) tery, parents have the opportu- have gone before us. God loves wait to have revealed to us.” nity to have their baby’s name them, and He loves us ... on that Bishop Malloy called the me- and birth year or their family last day we will actually see morial garden “a reminder for name engraved on the memo- them, laugh with them ... Per- us to pray for the parents, es- rial stone. There is a cost asso- haps it was His gift to them to pecially the mothers,” calling go (so soon) to heaven ... the bond between children and ciated with the engraving. “How blessed we are that we parents a grace from God. Info: parish o ce, 815/498-2010.

Bishop David Malloy accepts o ertory gifts at the Mass he o ered be- fore blessing the memorial to the unborn at Somonauk’s St. John the Baptist Parish.

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In a telegram sent Francis and to English church officials, Cardi- talked privately May 24, much nal , Vatican secre- was made online about the U.S. tary of state, said the pope “was president’s wide smile and the deeply saddened to learn of the (CNS photo/Darren Staples, Reuters) pope’s more serious stance as A man writes a message on the injury and tragic loss of life” af- the two posed for public photos pavement May 23 in Manches- ter a suicide bomb killed at least at the Vatican. 22 people and injured another ter, England, for the victims of The pope showed his trade- (CNS photo/Paul Haring) the terrorist attack at Manchester 59 at Manchester Arena May 22. mark smile when he met the Pope Francis meets U.S. President Donald Trump during a private au- Arena. Many concertgoers at the Ari- president’s accompanying fam- dience at the Vatican May 24. ana Grande concert were teen- ily members — his wife, daugh- agers, young adults and families. The Islamic State group claimed ter and son-in-law — after their and (the pope’s) expression and world peace,” Cardinal Dolan responsibility for the attack. The pope “expresses his heartfelt meeting, which was described body language while receiving said. “That by the way has solidarity with all those affected by this senseless act of violence,” as “cordial” by the Vatican. Trump conveyed seriousness been pretty much been the his- the telegram said, as “he commends the generous efforts of the But away from the cameras, in and concern,” Michele Dunne tory of American relations with emergency and security personnel and offers the assurance of the public arena of ideas about of the Carnegie Endowment for the Holy See and I would have his prayers for the injured, and for all who have died. Mindful in how the world should work, the International Peace in Washing- hoped that would continue to- a particular way of those children and young people who have two men have clearly been at ton told Catholic News Service. day in the meeting between the lost their lives, and of their grieving families, Pope Francis invokes odds on a long list of subjects “Still, the two leaders worked president and the pope.” God’s blessings of peace, healing and strength upon the nation.” such as im- hard to hold a But others like Massimo Fag- migration, the constructive gioli, a church historian and Iowa Medicaid reimbursements will environment, meeting and professor of theology at Villa- how to fight to find com- nova University in Philadelphia, no longer go to abortion providers poverty, using mon ground.” said it’s also important to look at DAVENPORT, Iowa (CNS)—Planned Parenthood of the Heart- militarization Sig n a l i ng what wasn’t officially said. land, based in Des Moines, has announced plans to close four instead of di- some open- “It should not surprise that of its 12 clinics in Iowa — three in the Diocese of Davenport and plomacy, to ness to the some issues were not mentioned one in the Diocese of Sioux City. 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Gingrich is a longtime member of the choir at the Basilica of the no means of public transporta- National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington. tion available, the village wom- right information about mother Recently, an independent en have to be alerted by the and child’s health reaches ev- study evaluated the cost effec- health activists to make use of ery corner of the villages here. tiveness of the smartphone app Pope names auxiliary bishop basic maternity health services “The mobile (phone) has trans- and concluded that the project to be his vicar for the city and opt for institutional deliv- formed our lives.” was as cost effective as vita- VATICAN CITY (CNS)—As his vicar for the , eries of their child. 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The papal ap- program — provide knowl- The apps were developed by and evaluation manager for pointment automatically elevates the auxiliary bishop of Rome edge-sharing and data storage several nongovernmental or- health programs for CRS in to archbishop and his responsibilities include serving as grand for the rural health workers. ganizations, such as CRS and India, said “there is no denial chancellor of Rome’s Pontifical Lateran University and archpriest “My child was born at home, the international humanitarian about the tool that has changed of the Basilica of St. John Lateran, the cathedral church of the and I had a terrible time dur- organization supporting the In- lives,” noting CRS hoped to be- Rome Diocese. Archbishop De Donatis will succeed Cardinal ing my pregnancy,” Prajapati dian government’s rural health gin working with the project in June 29, the feast of Sts. 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(CNS photo/Paul Haring) A journalist (left) looks at a replica of the 1st-century Arch of Titus, showing Roman soldiers carrying the menorah, in an exhibition at the Vatican. The replica is the central motif in a two-part exhibition on the menorah at the Vatican and at the Jewish Museum in Rome. Vatican Museums Rome, Italy t’s hard to Destination: If you’re heading to Rome in the next sev- ‘Iexplain the eral weeks, a two-part exhibition — one at the Vatican and joy you have the other at the Jewish Museum of Rome — explores the significance of the menorah. doing this.’ Masses are frequent in Rome. Check on the web for a — Dr. Leo Samson location convenient for you. Why to go: From a coin minted in the century before (CNS photo/Jerry L Mennenga) Sporting a bright red sweater and khaki pants at the First Friday Mass May 5, Dr. Leo Samson, 96, sits in Christ’s birth to a 1987 Israeli comic book featuring a su- Sacred Heart Parish in Ida Grove, Iowa. In June he turns 97 and marks 91 years as an altar server. perhero with a menorah on his chest, the exhibit, “The Me- norah: Worship, History and Myth,” documents the use of Iowan Celebrates 97th Birthday, 91st Year as Altar ‘Boy’ the seven-branched candelabra both as a religious item and a symbol of Jewish identity. By Joanne Fox Are you a “Seasoned Observer” who Among the pieces displayed at the Jewish Museum stands Catholic News Service still helps out as an altar server? Send a towering mosaic inscription describing treasures buried at the Basilica of St. John Lateran, the cathedral of the eo “Doc” Samson will note two us a photo and tell us how long you’ve been helping at Mass and why you still anniversaries June 2. Diocese of Rome. Dating from the 13th century, while the do it. Don’t forget to include your age, The first is his 97th birthday. The Crusades were raging, the mosaic’s 37-line inventory in- your parish and your phone number (in cludes “the golden candelabrum” Titus brought to Rome. second claim to fame is starting his case we have questions). Send it before L91st year of serving as an altar “boy.” The exhibit prominently features a replica of the 1st- June 15 to The Observer — Still Serving, Samson and his wife, Peg, became daily PO Box 7044, Rockford, IL 61125 or to century Arch of Titus, showing Roman soldiers carrying Massgoers following his retirement in 1985. Peg [email protected]. the menorah and other treasures into Rome. They also died in 2013 at age 93 and her husband continued give a nod to the centuries-old legend that the Vatican is attending weekday Mass. in World War II. hiding the golden menorah from the Temple of Jerusalem. Samson had approached the pastor at the time, Samson was stationed in California, where Francesco Leone, the art historian who prepared the ex- Father Gerald Fisch, in the early 1990s, when it he met Peg, who was a Navy nurse. Peg was hibit catalogue, told Catholic News Service the most his- was clear there was a scarcity of altar servers. honorably discharged in 1946. She and Leo were torically reliable explanation of the Temple menorah’s fate “I asked if he would like some help on the married that same year in Pennsylvania. is that it was taken as booty from Rome by the Vandals altar,” Samson said. “He was just tickled to The couple made their home in California, or Goths before the end of the fifth century and melted death, so I asked the next pastors, Father (David) until Samson’s 1947 discharge from the service, down. Hemann and Father (Richard) Ball if they would then lived in West Point, Neb., before moving to Admission: The exhibit is scheduled to be open through like my help and they said yes.” Ida Grove in 1950. The dentist remained with the July 23. One ticket — 25 euros — includes admission to But his tenure as an altar server began way Naval Reserve until 1969. the main part of the exhibit in the Charlemagne Wing just before that. Samson recalled being invited to The greatest joy Samson receives from serving off St. Peter’s Square and to the Jewish Museum, located serve at the altar immediately following his first at the altar is that of being helpful to the pastor. Communion at St. John Church in Onawa. about a mile away at Rome’s main synagogue. “I also get the satisfaction of experiencing “Father Louis Savage took two of us second- Christ in that way at Mass,” he said. “It’s hard to Hours vary at each museum and the Vatican Museums graders and two third-graders to one side and explain the joy you have doing this.” are closed on Sundays while the Jewish Museum is said, ‘I’m going to show you how to be altar closed Saturdays. Check details for both venues at the Samson is entirely at ease in the sanctuary, be servers,’” he told The Catholic Globe, newspaper Vatican Museums website (below). it preparing the altar or ringing the bells during of the Diocese of Sioux City, Iowa. the consecration. He even relaxes the pastor, (Grand) Kid friendly: Of course. Serving at Mass back then meant learning all the Latin, Samson noted. Father Ball. Info: Address — Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, “Oh, yes, I recall it,” he said and without a “He brings a sense of joy that young people 00165 Rome n Phone — +39 06 69884676 or +39 06 moment’s hesitation continued, “In nomine just do not,” the priest said. “We teach the young 69883145 n Website — www.museivaticani.va/content/ Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus. Sancti. Fratres, servers to be solemn and reverent and that’s what museivaticani/en/eventi-e-novita/iniziative/mostre/2017/ agnoscamus, peccata nostra, ut apti simus ad they are — to the point they seem too scared to la-menora.html sacra, mysteria celebranda.” be joyful.” — CNS; Sharon Boehlefeld contributed to this story. Samson continued as an altar server until Samson’s altar involvement doesn’t stop at Read about other destinations at our blog http://observer. he graduated from high school in 1938. He serving. His resonant baritone voice boomed out rockforddiocese.org/destinations-blog or on Pinterest at www. attended Creighton University in Omaha, the Alleluia. pinterest.com/TheObserverRkfd/ Neb., graduating from dental school in “I was in the choir for about 40 years and I Send Destinations ideas to [email protected] 1945, and enlisting in the Navy as a dentist have lectored and cantored,” he said. Salute to Graduates The Observer | FRIDAY JUNE 2, 2017 | 7 Aquin Central Catholic High School, Freeport

Baccalaureate: May 12, 7 p.m., Gustafson *, Mikayla Hanson, Aquin auditorium Timothy Maurice Harrington, Graduation: May 19, 7 p.m. St. Christopher Carnegie Thomas Aquinas Parish, Freeport Hounnou, Esther Ruth Klueg, Graduates: Ana Alyse Griffin Rose Koester *, Korey Awender *, Katya Marie Patrick Korosec, Dennis Awender *, Drew Joseph Richard Neary III, Tyler John Broge, Carter William Budenz, Rinehart, Caleb Michael Mallory Cathryn Furlong *, Stovall, Danielle Ann Timm, Samuel Robert Giuffre, Wang Sijin **, Suyeon Youn ** Samantha Danielle Grinnell, Daniel Ryan Guilliams *, * National Honor Society Patrick Robert Paul ** International Students

s most of my classmates ‘A know I have worn (the same) shoes since our very first day of seventh grade. Like each Carter Budenz of us, these shoes have seen a reaches out for lot .... and though we all have a handshake as he experienced the same things processes out within the walls of Aquin as at the end of classmates, we walk away with Aquin Central Catholic our own views. ... Although at High School times our teachers may have graduation Griffin Koester been tough on us, we know at St. Thomas Top Graduate Aquinas Parish that in the end it was only for in Freeport our own benefit to see us succeed in the future. And like in a family, on May 19. when someone is in need, everyone is willing to do whatever they (Photos provided) can in order to help. ... My shoes and I have truly experienced what Aquin is about. Aquin is having that sense of family, away from home.’ Annunciation B.V.M. Catholic School congratulates the Class of 2017! May you continue the Tradition of Excellence in all that you do!

God bless our graduates, Father Patrick Gillmeyer O.S.B., Pastor

Mallory Furlong Katya Awender Jennifer Wardynski, Principal Top Graduate Top Graduate

Annunciation B.V.M. Catholic School 1840 Church Road — Aurora, IL 60505 630-851-4300 — www.annunciationbvm.org “A Tradition of Excellence since 1875” 8 | FRIDAY JUNE 2, 2017 | The Observer Salute to Graduates Aurora Central Catholic High School, Aurora

Baccalaureate: May 24, 7 p.m. Bumstead, Thomas Burback, Feltes, Isabella Filips, Abigail Keegan Kane, Mass, Aurora Central Catholic Bridget Butler, Edwin Cange Fioresi, Patrick Flanagan, Cassandra o matter High School gym IV, Thomas Canning, Omar Josephine Foerner, Sarah Kania, Zoe ‘Nwhich Graduation: May 25, 6 p.m.; Carlton, Daisy Carrasco, Erik Fowler, Adaila Galan, Jacob Krachtus, path we have Catherine Aurora Central Catholic High Castillo, Gregory Cepeda, Gallagher, Chris Gamboa, chosen for School gym Kriceri, Brant Michael Chavez, Christian Sabrina Ganofsky, Juan ourselves Graduates: Adrian Krpan, Daniel Contreras, Jomarco Cordero, Garcia III, Giovanni Giron, Lagatao, after Aguiniga, Patty Aguirre, Alexis Cortez, Gina Cortino, Colleen Glynn, Sean Alexandra Albert, Matthew Phillip graduation, John Cosgrave *, Michael Grimm, Meghan Grimm, Alfaro, Maritza Anaya, Esther Laricchia, our faith in Cowen, Taggart Coxon, Kyle Hammond, Jessica Arroyo, Sydney Audiffred- James Jesus Christ Joey Cuevas, Brett Czerak *, Hamper, Taylor Harazin, Laurenti, Zauner, Jacob Babler, Dylan coupled Baker, Sofia Barocio, Hannah Bailey Danielson *, Jacob Kathryn Hedrich, Thomas Melissa Baxter, John Belskis III, Austin Decker, Sharira Del Toro, Mark Hein, Parker Henderson, Lazcano, with the Drew Licar, Daniel Eul Berens, Michael Bieterman, DeNicolo, Noah DeVries, Liam Joshua Hoffman *, Jacob foundation Valerie Valedictorian Taylor Bingen, Zachary Doyle, Jessica Eallonardo, Hoffman, Melanie Holzer, that has been Litrenta, Bochenek, Hannah Bohr, Amy Maria Escamilla, Daniel Eul *, Joshua Jerwers, Alexandria Carly Lucas, laid through our education of body, mind and Brouch, Natalie Bruss, Luke Henry Feldhaus *, Sarah Johnston *, Thomas Jordan, Allison spirit here at Aurora Central Catholic will be our Mansour, “roadmap” for future success.’ Edgar Martell, Samuel Martin, Brittany Martin- Joyner, Jesus .E.A.R. Mauricio, ‘Fhas two Andrew meanings Mayton, Meghan — Forget McCully, Everything And Matthew Run or Face Mendoza, Everything Caleb Minx, Logan Mitzel *, And Rise. The Allison choice is yours. Montana, ... Don’t make Jonathan the choice of Montelongo, Logan Mitzel running away, Jacob Co-Salutatorian Mueller, Kyle because, with Nilo, Allison the help of God, our fears will be overcome.’ Northrop,

(Photos provided) Cecelia O’Brien, Aurora Central Catholic High School graduates toss their caps into the air at the end of the ceremony, May Alicia Ochoa, Christopher 25 in the school gym. Patrick, Samuel Pawlowski *, Eva Perez, Isabelle Pfeiffer, Andrea Polizzi, Gianna Polizzi, Julianna Pruneda, Matthew Quinn *, Jacob Rakas, Aaron Ramirez, Raul Ramirez Jr., Victor Ramos, Donovan Reid, Jeffrey Remlinger Jr., Kiara Rodriguez, Jacob Ruiz, Austin Runde, Emily Ryan, Samantha Salapatek, Samantha Saltijeral, Morgan Sam Pawlowski Schuler, Joseph Sebold, Co-Salutatorian Sarah Seibert *, Allyson Sheen, Anthony Slas, Emily Volpentesta, Alexander Wan, Smith, Luke Spangler, William Brandon Warren, Hannah Tack, Kayla Talkington, Watkins *, John Weinz- Nathan Turner, Jairo Varela, Spasojevich, Catherine Markanthony Vega, Julianna Weltzer, Gregory Wiesner, Velazquez, Jordan Vest, Alex Wilkins, Samantha Samuel Vinson, Kathleen Winger, Samantha Woodrich, Aili Wykle, Griffin Zajac, Nigel Zelaya, Gabriel Zepeda Grace Dawson Marian Central Catholic High Congratulations to the Graduates of 2017 School, Woodstock From: Richard and Charlotte Scott Reckamp St. Joseph Parish, Harvard Marian Central Catholic High May the Lord continue to bless you and be cONGRATULATIONS 17 School, Woodstock From: Richard and Charlotte St. Joseph Parish, Harvard cONGRATULATIONS with you throughout all your future endeavors. e cONGRATULATIONS 17 at

u Drew Grabacki d Annunciation BVM Taylor Rausch Aurora Central Catholic High School Aurora Marian Central Catholic High gra 1255 N. Edgelawn Drive, Aurora, Illinois From: Mom & Dad, School, Woodstock Samantha & Abby From: Richard and Charlotte (630) 907-0095 • www.auroracentral.com We’re so proud! St. Joseph Parish, Harvard 2017 cONGRATULATIONS 17 Salute to Graduates The Observer | FRIDAY JUNE 2, 2017 | 9 St. Edward Central Catholic High School, Elgin

Baccalaureate: May 16, 10 Patrick Doran, Amanda Rose Marie McAlpin, Ian Michael- a.m., Mass and awards ceremony, Drobek, Molly Helen Eisen, Marten McDowell, Thomas he bond that we have with St. Edward Central Catholic High Ethan Daniel Enright, Devyn R. Melidones, Matthew ‘Teach other is irreplaceable School Mackenzie Ernst, Kaitlin James Mendoza, Sebastian and we are so lucky to have been Graduation: May 16, 7 p.m., St. Claire Freeman, Gabrielle Christopher Mozdzen, Isaac able to grow together as a part Patrick Parish, St. Charles. Nicholle Grinnell, Giovanna William Nordan, Isadore Louis of the St. Edward community. ... Graduates: Christian Sarahi Gutierrez, James Nottolini, John Paul Gullo We have all worked so hard to Anthony O. Abarro, Mayar Patrick Harkins, Dominic Pagulayan, William Perez, Vincent Hartke, Stephanie get where we are right now, and Azar, Isabel Masumi Belcher, Steven Carl Poremba, Tatiana Hernandez, Nicole Rose Haley Ann Biggins, Jacquelyn Dominique Ranallo, Loren sitting here amongst all of you is Kate Boydston, Kyle Robert Hotten, Alexandra Mary Jody Rebolledo, Samuel truly an honor. Every single one Brown, Jaclyn Martha Kelly, Cecilia Ann Kochanek, Bernard Reedy, James Bryson of you deserves this and I cannot Buttafuoco, Julisa Campos, Allison Danielle Kraus, Megan Schoff, Taylor Nicole Schueler, Charles Anthony Canning, Marie Kremer, Brianna Nicole wait to see what amazing things Liliana Carachure, Katelyn Liacone, Margaret Magdaline Andrew Charles Shepley, Anna Amanda Rose Drobek all of you accomplish in the Valedictorian Mae Castoro, Mark Anthony Limberis, Alexi Jo Linneman, Kristina Skog, Derrick Anthony future. We have all learned that Chiodo, Megan Taylor Cielak, Trevor Daniel Masaki Loewen, Soroka, Ashley Clarissa Soto, there will be struggles along the way, but with the help of God and Michael Vincenzo Spaccaferro, Kelvin Tré Cortez-Harvey, Jenna Leigh Lundquist, those around us, we can and will do great things.’ Kelly Rose Dalton, Julia Ava Alexis Matsas, Brittany Madelyn Rose Spagnola, Marie Dimoutsikos, Ethan Paige Mauritzen, Hannah Emily Nicole Stapay, Eric Paul Stepanovic, Erica Gabrielle s we move on to the Strong, Nolan ‘A next chapter of our lives, Thomas I know it will be hard, and I Theriault, know at times it will be scary, Sean Kevin but as we become the people Thompson, we were always meant to be, Ellissa Kathleen a little courage will get us Treiber, Alec wherever we are meant to Michael Uscila, Peter go. ... I know that because Joseph Virgilio, of St. Edward and because of Dominique all of you, we will face our Deborah Alexi Jo Linneman future with strength and Salutatorian Washington, courage, without fear, and (Photos provided) Joshua Andrew without ever doubting our path in life.’ St. Edward Central Catholic High School students process in for graduation May 16. Yuen

fàA XwãtÜw Central Catholic High School Congratulates The Class of 2017

We applaud your achievements, and wish you great success in your future endeavors!

Mrs. Barbara Villont, Superintendent/Principal And the Faculty and Staff of St. Edward HS

Amanda Rose Drobek, Valedictorian Indiana University

Alexi Jo Linneman, Salutatorian University of Kentucky

St. Edward Central Catholic High School 335 Locust St., Elgin, IL 60123 (847)741‐7535 • www.stedhs.org 10 | FRIDAY JUNE 2, 2017 | The Observer Salute to Graduates Rosary High School, Aurora

Candle Rose Honors Marsden, Sarah McCarthy +, Convocation: May 16, 6:30 p.m., Ashley McDermott #, Natalie Rosary Gym McKee, Caitlin Murray #, Graduation: May 17, 6:30 Margaret Neff *+#, Kailey p.m. with Mass, St. Peter Parish in Novack *+#, Katherine Plotz, Geneva Emma Porteous, Gabriella Graduates: Samantha Pruneda *+#, Clare Rickel *+#, Jane Riordan #, Elizabeth Alvarez, Mary Kate Bakala #, Sayasane *+#, Lauren Smith, Kaitlyn Bancroft +, Kathryn Isabel Smoczynski, Anna Bennett *#, Alyssa Berger, Stephens *+#@, Samantha Skylar Betsinger +, Hope Suchaczewski +#, Claire Bobbitt, Madeline Bryan, Thoms +#, Emily Thornton, Erin Burke, Delaney Cahill, Caitlyn Unruh #, Lea Valaitis, Talia Carello #, Molly Anna Stephens Jillian Vander Linde, Valedictorian Curley +#, Olivia Delo, Destiny Deborah Vidad #, Montserrat Denton +#, Shannon Di Hart, Erin Hawkins +#, Cassie Villalpando #, Aurora Weed, Iorio, Emily Dooley, Shannon Horvath, Julia Isaacs *+#, Patricia Wenzel +#, Julianna Dorfler, Emily Emerson +#, Kennedy Jenig, Alexis Williams, Sarah Willman *#, Lauren Finch, Aubrey Fisher, Johnson, Sophia Kallas, Madeline Wilson, Olivia Natalya Flowers, Ashley Hannah Keun, Celia Konen #, Wulbert *+#@, Alexis Yager Fritz +#, Julia Gauthier, Martha Konovodoff, Angela * Catherine of Siena Scholar Gabrielle Ghaderi +#, Virginia Kvitek +#, Elizabeth Kvitek +#, Godziela +, Danielle Goering #, # National Honor Society Danielle Leonardi, Kaitlyn + Illinois State Scholar Rachel Groth +#, Taylor Lipps #, Kourtney Lipps, Kylie @ National Merit Commended Student Haddock, Tiffany Hamling #, (Photo provided) A Rosary High School students accepts her diploma. Lauren Hansford #, Meegan n the last four years at Rosary, ‘I... . I learned about the Ethan C. Olson Dominican pillars of prayer, study, St. Charles Borromeo community, and preaching. I Catholic School, Hampshire learned that no matter where I go, Newman Central Catholi From: Mom, Dad & Emma I need to be an active community cONGRATULATIONS 17 member who helps people and Baccalaureate: May 15, 7 p.m., makes the world a better place. Sacred Heart Church, Sterling e cONGRATULATIONS Attending a Dominican school Graduation: May 17, 7 p.m., at

u Timothy Hand changed my perceptions on how Newman Central Catholic High d HSE, Elgin Community I fit into the world and what I can School, Sterling College Kailey Novack do to fulfill God’s plans for me. I Graduates: John Daniel gra From: Dad, Mom & Graduation Speaker encourage the entire graduating Ackert, Christopher Dean Stephanie Ahlers *s, Caleb Joseph We’re so proud of you! class to live these Dominican values after graduation.’ 2017 Ardis, Aidan Anthony Lucas Bollman *, Zachary Robert Brauman *, Terissa Kaylee Brininger *s, Enrique Sebastian Briseno, Megan Elizabeth Jacob Neisewander Congratulations to the Carney *s, Kaitlyn Marie Salutatorian Collins, Sarah Josephine Zachary David Rice, Brett Davis *, Tyree Darius Dillard, Joseph Riley, Ryan Benjamin Rosary Class of 2017! Grace Ann Ely *, Caitlin Rude *, Kate Elizabeth Ryan, Rose Farley, Madyson Reigh Kaylin Kathleen Sarver, Ferris *, Luke Matthew Furr, Connor Wesley Schmall *, Achievements Jacob Noah Garland, Grant Kyle Douglas Schmitt, of the Class of 2017 Daniel Gockel, John Thomas Aaron Matthew Scroggins, Haenni, Ethan Thomas Kelsey Kay Simpson *, Kalen Hafner, Maura Camille • 100% College-Bound Mulcahy Smith, Lakyn Ann Harrison *, Benjamin William • $15.4M in College Scholarships Harting, Jacob Nicholas (96% of the 76 graduates earned this total) Heiderscheit, Kora Jo Heitzler, Mary Elizabeth Jensen *, • 10,328 Hours Hannah Marie Jones *, Kevin of Community Service Charles Knack *s, Elijah Gray Leffelman, Jarod Michael • 24 Illinois State Scholars Lehrke, Zi An Li, Zachary Paul Macke, Kaylie Nicole Matera, • 2 National Merit Anne SunLee McCoy *, Commended Students Mary Catherine McDonnell, Teagan Ann McKenna *, • 35 National Honor Society Members Samantha Jo Miller *, Thomas Steven Moore *, Jacob Evan Rosary is a Catholic college-preparatory Neisewander *, Ryan Olin high school for young women sponsored by the Noble, Nathan Donald Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois. Olson, Brady Cain Osborne, Caleb Tyler Paschal, Elise 901 N. Edgelawn Drive, Aurora, Illinois Nicole Pasley *s, Catherine (630) 896-0831 • www.rosaryhs.com Marie Payan *, James Joseph Phelps III *, Michael Joseph Empowering Young Women Since 1962 Powers *, Richard Robert Rank, Jacob Matthew Rhodes, Salute to Graduates The Observer | FRIDAY JUNE 2, 2017 | 11 Marmion Academy, Aurora

Baccalaureate: May 18, 7:30 p.m. Corey Norman, Daniel Mass, Holy Cross Church, Batavia hen o matter O’Brien, Aldrich Paras, Henry Graduation: May 21, 1:30 p.m., ‘Wyou ‘Nhow Pierce, Robert Pierce, Jacob Marmion Academy Alumni Hall live your life large the Polka, Jonathan Powers, Graduates: Nicolas glorifying God mountain James Pullano, Dominic Auriemma, Brett Bettag, by doing what seems, Quartetti, Fredy Quevedo Ethan Bowman, Nicholas you love for obstacles are Jr. *, Liam Quinn, Sean Regan, Brennan, Nicholas Brummel, Killian Rickel, Carter Riley, Bradley Burgermeister, others, you never as big find yourself as they feel in Jacob Robbins, Peter Roche, Justin Caceres, Nicolas Adam Roe, Blake Rubio, Calabria, Ryan Callahan, living a life the moment. Ricardo Ruiz, Austin Rullo, Stevan Callahan, Anthony of happiness To get through Brendan Scanlan *, Joseph Cheloni, Jeffrey Cherif, David s and leaving the tough Scanlon, Chase Schaben, Chiesa II * , Rene Collias Andrew Lifka Stephen Zimmer III Gomez, Brandon Currie, a legacy of Co-Valedictorian Co-Valedictorian times in life, Myles Schoonover, Nicholas Adam Danklefsen, Samuel greatness that you need a Sevenich *, John Shroka, Tyler Doroff, Austin Esposito, David will help ages to come.’ family, your support group, and you need God.’ Signorella, Adam Streich *, Farrell *, Blaise Fata, Zachary Trevor Taus, David Tennant, Fincher, Maxime Fontaine, Ryan Thornton *, Jared Tomei, Groom, Jett Haas, Dennis Edison Hurh, Anthony Marek, Kyle McCullough *, Jackson Foster, Riley Friel, Tanner Vines, Edward Warda, Hayes, Jacob Heineman, Incesti, Riley Kane, Joseph Kevin Mehr, Michael Mehr, Miguel Galarza II, Daniel Ryan Wiacek, Jacob Willman, Brett Hengesbaugh, Konen, Weston Kramer, Sergio Mercado, Matthew Galush, Benjamin Garcia, Timothy Wisdom, Riley Wise, Connor Gentry, Collin Gibson, Aidan Henrichs, Anthony Nathan Kuszynski, Zachary Middendorf, James Milder, Stephen Zimmer III *, Anthony Anthony Giometti, Thomas Hernandez, Connor Hoeft, Lentz, Andrew Lifka *, Dian Sean Miller, Zachary Moore, Zolfo Glemkowski *, Nicholas Dominic Holm, Tyler Lin, Christopher Lisle, Josué Ryan Muckerheide, Powell Grant, Quinn Gratz, Jonathon Hudmon, Nicholas Huggins, Magaña, Steven Malatt, John Munro, Luke Nesterowicz, * Top 10 percent; s Salutatorian c High School, Sterling

e have to let Jesus shine ‘Wthrough us even if at times we find it difficult. And I would like to quote Marianne James Midler Williamson on this one: “Our celebrates in deepest fear is not that we are Marmion’s inadequate. Our deepest fear is courtyard after that we are powerful beyond graduation measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. Christopher Ahlers We ask ourselves, Who am I to Valedictorian be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.’ ”

Waldschmidt *, Brianna Madalyn Jo Wilson Christine Walls, Sean Michael * National Honor Society Weir, John David Wilson, S Illinois State Scholars

(Photo provided) Newman Central Catholic High School graduates toss their caps. 12 | FRIDAY JUNE 2, 2017 | The Observer Salute to Graduates Boylan Central Catholic High School, Rockford

Baccalaureate: May 25, 7 p.m., Brendan Daniel Garbacz, Main Gym ind Love. ur faith Sophia DeEtte Gastel, Graduation: May 26, 2 p.m., ‘FFind ‘Ohas Michelle Renee Gehant, Main Gym God. Find Joy. been and Zachary Ryan George, Graduates: JoAnna Lynn And Live a always will be Andrew Jacob Golich *, Abbott *, John Patrick Adee, Great Story. our lifelong Jacob Scott Gomulka, Jenna Lin Adolph, Samantha This is why purpose. Cristian Javier Gonzalez, Margaret Ruth Grady *, Bryce Rosa Aguilar, Romeo Julian we climbed Boylan Aguilera, Alexis Payton Martin Grennan *, Cameron Allen *, Frank M. C. Alvarez, the path instilled in Grondzki, Hannah Rose Brianna Marie Ambruoso, we started us the true Harris, Jervosio Monte Harris, William Andersen *, Nicholas on as rising meaning of Ethan J. Hartman, Noah Anthony Anderson, Nathan freshman. being saints, Je rey Hedin *, Seanna Alina Matthew Antczak *, Delaney And it is why scholars, and Hedrick, Megan Hendricks *, Ann Appino *, Joshua Evan William Andersen we must keep Nicole Lisek champions, Citlalli Irais Herrera *, Armendariz, Carlos Daniel Valedictorian Salutatorian Gabriela Julia Herrera, Noah Arteaga, Nicholas Joseph climbing as but growth is Robert Hickcox, Kailey Ann Battaglia, Brian Vladimir rising graduates … . To live an inspiring life, to be an ongoing process. Perhaps that sounds daunting, Hindes *, Michael Anthony Battel, Joshua Anthony good people, to answer our call to wherever we go, but when have we Titans ever stepped down from Holoubek, Emily Hudak, Becker, Amanda Benney, and to live out the stories we are all destined for.’ Jacob K. Hultgren *, Kaitlin Hanna Terese Bergstrom *, a challenge? ‘ Elaine Hultgren, Alexis Rae Elvis Dominic Bilich, Bridget Ivanic *, Jayda Renáe Jackson, JoAnn Bishop *, Jenna Therese Angelique Cellitti, Samuel Carson Gordon Davenport *, Audrey Ann Falzone *, Sophia Ronan Thomas Jansen *, Black *, Nathan Harrison Cellitti, Benjamin Ryan Celner, Abigail Mary Davidson, Zoey Kimberly Fanara, Max Andrew Cassidy Erin Jaworowski *, Blevins *, Andrea Kathleen Olivia Mary Chambers, Michaela DeBenedetto, Farson *, Joseph Feggestad *, Bowes, Robert Leighton Mia Chiarelli, Ti any Anna Isaac Jacobo DeLaRosa, Ellen Catherine Fey *, Eliza Alexis Jimenez, Kelsey Bracken III, Kaleigh Marie Christianson, Olivia Catherine Meghan Elizabeth Demler, Logan Fisk, Margaret Rielly Johnson, Anahisa Marie Brauns *, Victoria Bravo, Darin Cimino, Claudia Mary Kevin Michael Diemer, Flanagan, Erick Flores, Illeana Juarez, Noah Justice *, Kiera Alex Brockmann *, Angelo P. Conness, Olivia Rosealie Maria Emmanuelle Raciles Antonia Flores, Thomas Patricia Kamedula, Alexander Bruscato, Benjamin Caceres *, Corcoran, Elyssa Marie Domingo *, Samantha Kelly Richard Floryance, Kyle Nicholas Kaplanes *, Michael Sebastian Caceres *Julienne Oira Cornejo, Miles John- Doyle, Emma Nicole Drager, Richard Flynn, Jack Michael Kazmerski, Aidan Thomas Enojas Caliston *, Benjamin Raymond Coulahan, Zachary Rachele Elizabeth Earlywine, Foley, Anthony Jordan Keefe *, Anne Keith, Alivia Scott Calkins, Gage Thomas Alan Couper *, Patrick Davis Everett Emil Endl, Amy Foreman *, Kathleen Antonina Mia Kennedy, Abigail Jordan Campbell, Dianibeau Cropp, Peter Joseph Dal Englund *, Carlos Escamilla, Foti *, Horacio Galvez, Rodrigo Kloster, Brant Christopher Francesca Castro, Gabriella Pra, Jr., Dominic Dal Santo, Anesssa Koreen Everling, Galvez, Lani Lynn Gamlin, Michael Kohout, Nicholas Salute to Graduates The Observer | FRIDAY JUNE 2, 2017 | 13

Brian Kortmeier, Alison McNamara, Devyn Margaret Diaz *, Danielle Russell, William Elizabeth Kosek *, Isabella McNeany, Luke Minnaert, John Ryan, Alexandra Nicole Marie Koutsopanagos *, Rachel Dakota Moore, Meghan Ann Sandager *, Alec Joseph Colette Krein *, Daniel Lake, Moorman, Gretchen Murray *, Saporiti *, Luke Addison Alex Edward Laue, Olivia Nicholas Ne Collins, Connor Schissel, Maria Therese Nicole Lee *, Jacob Robert Spafford Nelson *, Isabel Schmidt *, MaryKathleen Licklider *, Hannah Elizabeth Catherine Nevalainen, Anabel Judith Scordato, Angelo Licon, Daniel Keith Lincoln, Nicole Nosek *, Siena Lei Ignazio Seminerio, Kelly Nicole Anna Lisek *, Austin Oliveri *, Natalia Ongtengco *, Diana Short, Jessica Lynn Tyler Lombardi *, Michael Alivia Opheim, Savannah Marie Slattery *, Madisyn Jade Thomas Lorden, Caroline Oseguera *, Julia Ann Paris *, Smith *, Stephen Alexander Elizabeth Lotzer *, Kathleen Tyler Joshua Parker, Mary Smith, Citlali Soria, Connor Grace Lowry *, Anna Rads Siobhan Parsons *, Madelynn Douglas Sreenan *, Sophia Lundeen, Nicholas Michael Rose Peters *, Elliott Samuel Constance St. Angel *, Amanda Lunnon, Alexandria Carol Peterson *, Tyler John Pidde *, G. Steinhagen *, Andrew Macias, Aedan Jax Manning, Adam Matthew Pycior *, Emily Patrick Summers *, Alex Marie Daniel Patrick Marshall, Jose Monica Quinn *, Molly Ann Symonds *, Patrick Brian Luis Martinez, Savannah Reese *, Nolen Reeser, Hannah Theisen, Rolf Thienemann, Jordan Mathews, Cole Marie Rehfeldt *, Matthew Raunak Quinn Thukral *,

Edward McCarren, Kyle John Richards *, Courtney Ethan Thomas Timm, Lydia (Photo provided) Vincent McCarren, Brendan Marissa Hope Rippon *, Daniel Trautmann *, Salma Vera, National Merit Commended Student Ronan Jansen stands for recogni- Thomas McGarry, Connor W. Robinson, Aaron James Gianna Nicole Vicari *, Allyson tion at the Boylan Central Catholic High School Honors Convocation Michael McGarry *, Meghan Dy Rodriguez *, Emily Inez Rose Viederis, Jacob Martin on May 25. Joseph Feggestad is also a Commended Student and Lydia E. McGarry *, Emily Kathleen Rodriguez *, Mariah Renee Wallin, Noelle Michele Watson, Trautmann is a National Merit Finalist. McKenzie *, Emma Noel Rita Rogozinski, Reed Charles Elaina Grace Weickert *, Ann Witt, Anna Elizabeth Bernadene Yaun, Olivia McLaughlin *Anna Nicole Rollette, William Theodore Sarah Lynn Welsh, Cameron Wojciechowski *, Jacob William Arianna Zucchi * McNally, Zachary David Roy, Maraleen Ivonne Ruiz- Alexander Whitehead, Bethany Woyner, Linaya Wright *, * Honor students

Marian Central Catholic High School, Woodstock

Baccalaureate Mass: June 1, Matthew Francis Cummings, Konopka, Heather M. Korczyk, Leigh Litterer *, National Anthony August Malmgren, 7 p.m., Marian Central Catholic Erika Catherine Dacanay, Collin Christian Kwasigroch, Makcario Lugo, Mikolaj Jozef Leabin Markowski *, High School, Landers Pavilion Alexis Elizabeth Daniello *, Nicole Marie Lange, Morgan Malinski, Zackery M. Mallo, Continued on page 14 Graduation: June 2, 7 p.m., Grace Olivia Dawson, Amy Marian Central Catholic High Marie DeGiulio, Kirsten Renee School, Landers Pavilion Dionela, Aidan Joseph Duran, Graduates: Samantha Ann Nicholas Ray Edwards *, Daniel Ackley, Bradley Thaddeus J. L. Elder *, Kristen Mary Aguto, Sophia K. Archos *, Fanella *, Christian Dominic Wyatt O’Shea Awe, Kaylie Fernandez, Jacob Bennett Class of 2017 Marian Central Isabelle Baader *, Jacob Fiedler *, Lina Maria Flores  $24.7 million Michael Bahl, Madeline Marie Wolf, Kailin Ann Fortin, Wylie Achievements Austin Frydrychowicz, Kennidy Catholic High School Baron, Arianne Christine Over Batang, Daniel Howard Ann Giles, Hayley Anna ClassProudly Salutes its of 2017 Baumert, Alexandra Jordan Griesser, Ryan N. Grossmann, in college Benn, Grace Anne Biell, Cassidy Lynn Grubbe, Samuel scholarships Shealyn Hannah Blais, Karlie R. Guilbeault, Clayton John  earned Anne Blaz, Abigail Patricia Gulbrandsen, Caroline S. Bogner, Meredith J. Bryan, Gutshall, Lauren Elizabeth Anthony Robert Caprile, Hanlon, Katelyn Mary Heath *, 37.5% of the Brian Edward Carlton, Justin Emily Renee Hendle, Sydney senior class David Carlton, Evan Andrew Joanne Hirsch, Emma Lou graduated with a Caselton, Giuseppe Rocco Hoeflich, Claudia Kristine Chieco, Jacqueline Josephine Hoffmann, Frank Richard GPA of 3.8 Chmiel *, Jared Edward Churak, Hoover III, Johnathan Aaron  or higher James Burton Colvin IIl, Alyssa Hopp, Renee Katherine Irizarry, Christine Consolo *, Rebecca Saige Marie Jager *, Matthew Helen Corn *, Sean Jerrold Christopher Janisch, Brock 28.9% of the 30 Croft, Michael Andres Cronin, Eric Japsen, Alexis Deanne senior class Johnson, scored or ur class Abigail Terese higher on ACT ‘Ois not Jones, Karla  merely Alejandra 53 Illinois State connected by Juarez *, Anna Marie  Scholars the incident Keck, Jacob of collective Andrew Klaus, memory, we Ryan Marie 5 National Merit Jacob Fiedler, Valedictorian are united by Klinger, Laura  Scholars an enduring Elizabeth Knapp *, creed. That 83.5% of seniors Jennifer are 4‐year is what Louise Knox, Marian Central Catholic High School 1001 McHenry Avenue  college bound makes the Mikayla A. Woodstock, IL 60098 Jacob Fiedler Marian family Knuth, Brenna (815) 338‐4220 Valedictorian essential. Ann Koch, 13.6% of seniors are www.marian.com Adam Lee community @MarianCentral college bound 14 | FRIDAY JUNE 2, 2017 | The Observer Salute to Graduates Students Receive Annual Timothy Awards from Parishes, Schools

DIOCESE—Students in the Rock- St. Rita of Hampshire Oregon ford Diocese are being honored by Cascia School: their parishes and schools with the Jose Lopez St. Charles St. Mary: Sarah Anne Murray Borromeo: St. Timothy Award. St. Therese of Rachel Pecatonica It is given to youth by the National Jesus: Citllali Dumoulin, Federation of Catholic Youth Min- Flores, Iris St. Mary: Madeline Baer, Emily William istry in collaboration with the Dio- Garcia Freiburger Dumoulin, cese of Rockford Education Office. Sarah Anne Holy Angels: Jose Lopez, St. Margaret Mary Murray, St. Rockford It is the highest recognition from Bridget Lachat Rita of Cascia Goad, Andrew Mary, Oregon John Thomas Haenni and Boylan Central Catholic High the federation that a diocese can School, Aurora Shepley Catherine Payan., Newman School: Delaney Appino, Max confer on a junior or senior high Batavia Central Catholic High School, school student. This year’s recipi- Hanover Farson, Ronan Jansen, Rachel Holy Cross: Jack Caton, Thomas Sterling ents are: Krein Glemkowski, Catherine Oros St. John the Evangelist: Cathedral of St. Peter: Delaney St. Mary: Melissa D. Segretto Algonquin Madeline Klippert, Abby Appino, Michael Murphy Belvidere Richmond, Riley Wolter Sublette St. Margaret Mary: Jennifer St. Anthony of Padua: GiaMaria St. James: Jessica Jimenez Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Baughman, Ayana Gard, Alexis Harvard Fandel, Brianna Prestegaard, Ashley Althaus, Margaret Johnson, Andrew Liebmann, Ana Adalia Yeung Dixon St. Joseph: Taylor Rausch, Carlos Vaessen Liu, Mikolaj (Mickey) Malinski, St. Roman Jack Schneider, Matthew St. Patrick: Jacob Heiderscheit, Bernadette: Sycamore Schneider, Kristopher Shepard Justin Wiggins, Caitlin Foust Rachele Huntley St. Mary: Jackie Blanchard, St. Anne: Jacob Neisewander, Earlywine, Aurora Abby Cliffe, Matthew Hunter, Anton Halla St. Mary: Kristen Fanella, Katie Luke Schissel, Meghan Johnson Aurora Central Catholic High Henderson, Kathryn Moore, Meghan Mario Medina, School: Luke Bumstead, Henry Elgin Matthew Wolch Moorman Jr., St. Edward Feldhaus, Gianna Polizzi, Jordan St. Edward St. Edward Central Catholic Lee School, Vest School: Mario High School: Anna Skog, Isadore Rockford Medina, Jr. Aurora Marmion Academy: Nottolini, Mayar Azar St. James: Sarah Cardenas Aldrich Paras, Nicholas Huggins, Loves Park Sandwich Zachary Lentz, Andrew Lifka, Freeport Kyle McCullough, Zachary St. Paul the Apostle: Elisabeth Aquin Central Catholic Junior- St. Bridget: Annie Flannigan Moore Key Victoria Antonelli and Madelyn Senior High School: Drew Maple Park Annunciation BVM: Alaina Broge, Aiden Curry, Mary Somonauk Barrett, St. Catherine of Siena Fleming, Raven Walton Fellers, Georgia James, Hayden St. Mary of the Assumption: Parish, West Dundee Michelle Our Lady of Good Counsel Neuendorf Cammi Krause, Sarah O’Shea St. John the Baptist: West Dundee Harms, Allison Rott, Nathan School: Colin Dallas, Nicholaus Wegener Veit Galena McHenry St. Catherine of Siena: Victoria Antonelli, Madelyn Barrett St. Peter School: Adrian Ruiz St. Mary: Brianna Lehman, St. Patrick: Marjie Cone St Charles James O’Shea Wonder Lake St. Rita of Cascia: Stephanie Church of Holy Apostles: St Patrick: Grace Alber, Velazquez St. Michael: Adam Swisher Amanda Cole Savannah Hagen, Katie Turner, Christ the King: Austin Geils, Josie Hathaway Gretchen Graff, Jonathan Herrera, Claire Zalas Sterling Woodstock Newman Central Catholic High School: John Thomas Haenni, Marian Central Catholic High Catherine Payan School: Collin Kwasigroch, (Photos provided) Sacred Heart: Christopher Morgan Litterer, Kelly Mink, Nick Huggins, Zack Moore, Zack Lentz, Andrew Lifka, Aldrich Paras and Kyle McCullough, Marmion Ahlers, Drew Sigmund, Andrew Rachel Prus, Isabel Rost Academy, Aurora. Valentino Resurrection: Jarod Baker Marian Central Catholic High School, Woodstock

From page 14 Alicia Miller, Kelly Ann Mink *, Andrew Jordan Nayahangan, Samantha Eileen Ricotta, Kathleen Sullivan, Joseph Brigid Catherine McCormack, Richard Michael Monbrod, Sydney Ann Nemtuda, Victoria Ashley Roberts *, Michael Suthers, Nathan Matthew John Merryman, Jack Alexander Moscinski *, Lauren Isabel Nicholson, Ethan Colin Robertson, Adam Tappen *, Marissa Marie Davis Robert Meyn, Emily Maureen Clare Murray *, Jacob Clarence Noe *, Rachel Jordan Gabriel Rodriguez, Tarzian, Sierra Loretta Teeter *, Catherine Noonan *, Samuel Gabrielle Marie Rohde, Mariel Hailey Jewel Thomas, Julia William Ohlrich, Faelan Abbey Ronquillo, Isabel Eleanor Tompkins *, Karolina Congratulations to the graduating class of 2017. Ann O’Shaughnessy, Ally Ann Rost, Michael Douglas Torres, Rhiannon Marie Torres, Marie Palminteri, Victor Roy, Gregory Michael Salvi, Timothy David Truckenbrod, May your future endeavors Savonne Pannke, Nicholas Scott Jeffrey Schaefer, Daniel Zachary Michael Turner, James Pawlak, Madeline James Scheper, Carson Natalie Anne Tuzik, Claire be guided by the Holy Spirit. Anne Peters *, Joseph Petrik, Brant Schmidt, Jack Thomas Elizabeth Van Der Bosch *, Dannielle Elizabeth Pilz, Schneider *, Matthew John Richard Wyatt Wagner, Connor Thomas Pivnicka, Schneider *, Meghan E. Jenna Marie Walker, Tyler Lee John Robert Powers, Rachel Schwallie, Delanie Wren Watermann, Sydney Elizabeth Marie Prus *, Emily Marie Sebion, Brett Charles Seegers, Waters, Cobi Joseph Watson, Radecki, James R. Raffauf, Tyler Cade Robert Seegers, Alexandria Nicole Weck, Mary Robert Rambuski-Salzman, Kristopher Thomas Shepard *, Elizabeth Wegescheide *, Taylor Jewel Rausch, Colin Nicholas Joseph Sherman, Jayson Paul Wieczorek *, Michael Rebenstorf, Samuel Grace Catherine Shukis, Jeffrey Xander Wieczorek, Joseph Reckamp, Scott Anthony Michael Silva, Jackson Hanna Elizabeth Wiedmaier, Michael Reckamp, Caleb Richard Sirvinskis, Conor Lindsey Michaela Willis *, Andrew Reuter, Bryanna Patrick Smith, Joshua Charles Gabrielle Marie Wingett *, St. Peter Catholic School Reyes, Charles Alexander Smith, Matthew William Snell McKayla Rose Wuensch, Anne 320 Elmwood Avenue l South Beloit, IL 61080 Reyes, Steven Michael II *, Ayanna Nichole Squires, Elizabeth Yuk *, Mary Caroline 779-475-0560 l www.st-peter-school.com Ricchiuto, Joseph Anthony Connor Michael Stiscak, Yuk *, Sarah Bernice Zabala * Ricci, Maysie Olivia Richter, Patrick Jeffrey Struttman, Erin * National Honor Society Around the Diocese The Observer | FRIDAY JUNE 2, 2017 | 15

Summer Camps

(Photo provided) Boylan Team Takes Quiz Bowl Second (Photo provided) The Boylan Central Catholic High School Quiz Bowl team was the run- Bowl host Eric Wilson are (from left) Boylan quiz coach Lindsay Mertes Rachel Giustino and ner-up in the Bergstom Stateline Quiz Bowl season finale held May 19 at and team members Olivia Lee, Barin Brockmann, William Brown, Jacob Alex Kaufmann the Northern Illinois University campus in Rockford. With WTVO-TV Quiz Licklider, Bobby Bimmerle, Daniel Renteria and Matt Thomas Volleyball camps: Coached by Alex Kaufmann and Rachel Giustino, Marian Central Catholic Dads, High School graduates and Daughters captains of the 2015 state champion volleyball team. For Dance in boys and girls at three grade levels Rockford in two locations (see below). Also lessons inspired by Philippians Dads and 4:13 Info: 413volleyball@gmail. daughters com, 815/338-3232 gathered at St. Anthony of Padua June 12-16 in Rockford for a WOODSTOCK Father-Daughter St. Mary School, 312 Lincoln Dance May 20. Ave.: 8:30-10 a.m. third- and They also had fourth-graders; 10:30 a.m.-12:30 a visitor from p.m., fifth- and sixth-graders; 1-3 Once Upon A p.m. seventh- and eighth-graders. Dream Princess Cost: $75 for fifth- through eighth Performances. graders; $55 for third- and fourth graders. June 26-30 (Photo provided) JOHNSBURG St. John the Baptist School, 2304 W. Church St.: 8:30-10 a.m. third- and fourth-graders; 10:30 What’s Up a.m.-12:30 p.m., fifth- and sixth- graders; 1-3 p.m. seventh- and eighth-graders.Cost: $80 for fifth- through eighth-graders; $60 for Wed June 7 third- and fourth-graders Deadline for June 16 What’s Up (for events June 19-25) LENA Elsewhere Strawberry social: 4:30-7 p.m.; St. Joseph, 410 W. Lena St. Strawberry treats for everyone. Cost: $9 adults; $5 children. Info: Teresa Brown, June 4 815/369-2810; [email protected] MONROE, WIS. Open house: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Monroe Clinic Hospice Home, Thu June 8 N3252 County N. Free parking and Become a Catholic Order of Foresters shuttle from Walmart, 300 Sixth AURORA Ave. Info: monroeclinic.org Rummage sale: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. (also June 9-10); St. Peter School (COF) field representative and, gym, 915 Sard Ave. (Drop off items 1-3 p.m. June 4 and 9 a.m.-noon June 7-Aug. 30 June 5-7.) Info: Denise Hansford, 630/896-6816; stpeter-aurora@ • Be a leader in your Catholic community SINSINAWA, WIS. rockforddiocese.org 26th Summer organ concerts: • Strive for personal and professional growth 7 p.m. Wednesdays (except July • Work for yourself but not by yourself 26); Sinsinawa Mound, County Sat June 10 Road Z, off Wisconsin Rte. 11. • Receive customized training Performances on the Casavant ROCK FALLS Experience not required. pipe organ in Queen of the Rosary Golf outing: 9 a.m. shotgun start, Emerald Hill Golf Course, 16802 Chapel. Free; donations accepted. Prairieville Road, Sterling. Host: St. Andrew Knights of Columbus Info: www.sinsinawa.org; 608/748- Council 11874. 18 holes with cart, prizes for longest drive, longest As a COF agent you will help fellow Catholics 4411 putt and more. Lunch and awards; prizes of $10,000 and more. Cost: realize their financial goals and need for $60 per person; $240 per team. Info: Ken Schaefer, 815/ 631-4457; June 16-17 www.standrewrockfalls.org (click on Ministries/Men) security, utilizing top-quality life insurance LIBERTYVILLE and annuity products. Eucharistic conference: 6:30 p.m. opening Mass; Marytown, 1600 W. Sun June 11 Is Catholic Order of Foresters the right fit for you? Park Ave. Theme: “The Mystery of the Eucharist — A Mystery to be ROCKFORD Believed, Celebrated and Lived.” Filipino Mass: 5 p.m.; St James, 428 N. Second St. Celebrant: Father Call Tom Adamson Retreat leader: Father James Dennis Prisco. Info: Greater Rockford Filipino-American Catholic Kubicki, SJ, national director, Community on Facebook. Toll-free: 800-552-0145 Apostleship of Prayer. Cost: $55 Find more events at http://www.rockforddiocese.org/calendar.php or on [email protected] commuter (June 17 only); $115

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[email protected] [email protected] To request more information visit catholicforester.org 16 | FRIDAY JUNE 2, 2017 | The Observer Around the Diocese Johnsburg, Wonder Lake Parishes Mark 100 Years of Fatima St. John the Baptist in Johnsburg and Christ the King in Wonder Lake celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Save the Date Marian apparitions in Fatima, Portugal, in big ways May 13. In Johnsburg, the celebration included adoration June 13 of the Blessed Sacrament, Mass, May Crowning, a candlelit rosary procession around town (below), followed ROCKFORD by a reception with cake (right). Three students dressed as the three Portugese children Lucia, Francisco and Fatima rosary: 3 p.m.; Poor Jacinta, to bring the gifts at Mass, place flowers at a statue of Our Lady and ride on the Fatima float during Clares Corpus Christi Monastery, the procession. First communicants also brought flowers for Mary at the May crowning (top right). 2111 S. Main St. Prayers in honor of the centennial of Our Lady’s appearance at Fatima, Portugal. Pray with the sisters and the Secular Franciscans. Rosary, Exposition, Chaplet of Mercy, reflection and Benediction. June 14

(Photos provided) Deadline for June 23 What’s Up: For events June 26-July 10; note two week listing. See submisison information below. June 16 BATAVIA Golf outing: Mill Creek Golf Course, 39W 525 Herrington Dr., Geneva. Proceeds for Holy Cross St. Vincent de Paul Society. 18 holes, cart, lunch, dinner, beverages, $10,000 hole-in-one prize and more. Cost: $150. Info: 630/879- 4750 June 17 SOMONAUK Eucharistic Procession: after 5 p.m. Mass; St. John the Baptist, 320 S. Depot St. Honoring the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ. June 18-21 ABOVE: Parishioners at Christ the King in Wonder Lake had a living ROCKFORD rosary outside the church at their Fatima celebration May 13. Blue Vocations camp: 6 p.m. check-in; balloons represented Hail Marys and white balloons, Our Fathers. Pa- Bishop Lane Retreat Center, 7708 rishioners wrote intentions on tags attached to the balloons and then E. McGregor Road. Jeremiah Days released the balloons “into God’s hands through Mary’s intercession.” for seventh-grade through high RIGHT: Portraying the three shepherd children are Neysa Von Bergen school freshmen boys. Family Mass as Lucia, Ella Tonyan as Jacinta, and Henry Tonyan as Francisco. They after check-in Sunday, closing 11 pose with Father Joel Lopez, parochial administrator at Christ the King. a.m. on Wednesday. Cost: $90. Info: Vocations Office, 815/399-4300 June 22 EAST DUBUQUE Redemptorist Retreat Center End of Life discussion: 6:30-8 Oconomowoc, Wisconsin 53066 p.m.; St. Mary, 170 Montgomery Retreat Schedule 2017 Ave. Speakers: Father Kenneth Wasilewski, diocesan ethicist; Preached Retreat for Women Religious and Associates representatives from Dubuque June 5 - 10, 2017 (Iowa) County Right to Life and Theme: “A Time to do Nothing for as Long as you Can” Hospice of Dubuque (Iowa). Free. Info: St. Mary rectory, 815/747- Presenter: Fr. Allan Weinert, C.Ss.R. 3221; Kyle J. Cox, 815/747-2401 Preached Retreat for Women Religious and Associates ELGIN June 19 – 24, 2017 l July 11 – 16, 2017 l July 24 – 31, 2017 SPRED meeting: 7 p.m.; St. Theme: “The Way of the Disciple” Thomas More, 215 Thomas More Dr. Discussion of need for Special Presenter: Fr. Gregory Schmitt C.Ss.R. Religious Development (SPRED) to Private Together for Men – Religious and Lay provide faith formation for special needs people in the parish. Info: July 10 – 15, 2017 Deb LaPorte, 630/945-7586 A private retreat, while at the same time share community June 22-24 with other men at Eucharist and Evening Prayer. ST. CHARLES Reconciliation is also offered. SVdP regional meeting: Pheasant Presenter: Br Gerry Patin, C.Ss.R. Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St. North Central Vincentians welcome. Cost: Private Together for Women – Religious and Lay varies. Info: https://npotogether. August 7 - 12, 2017 org/ncr2017/ A private retreat, while at the same time share community with other women at Eucharist and Evening Prayer. Submit News

Reconciliation is also offered. Parish, school and Catholic Presenter: Sr Susan Fischer, OSF organization publicists may send Guided/Contemplative Retreat news and photos about their upcoming and recent activities. August 14 – 20, 2017 Submissions will be forwarded Theme: “Encounter With Silence” to El Observador and to the A silent preached retreat with daily Eucharist. diocesan calendar. Reconciliation is also offered. Deadline: 10 days before Presenter: Mr Michael Hugo publication. Contact the Retreat Center to register Online: Use the form at http:// observer.rockforddiocese.org/ or for more information. contact-us. Click on Submit Redemptorist Retreat Center Events and News. By Mail: Send to The Observer, P.O. Oconomowoc, WI Box 7044, Rockford, IL 61125. Christ the King Parish of Wonder Lake venerated the relics of newly 262-567-6900 Find more events http://www. canonized Sts. Jacinta and Francisco. The relics will remain on display www.redemptoristretreat.org rockforddiocese.org/calendar.php until Oct. 13. Our Catholic View The Observer | FRIDAY JUNE 2, 2017 | 17

Word to Life: June 4, Pentecost Sunday May the Spirit Move Us to Show Love

BY DAN LUBY In the Pentecost liturgy, Paul identifi es one of the Catholic News Service principal examples of how the Spirit invisibly moves us: “No one can say ‘Jesus is Lord’ except by the Tornado season is part of the landscape of spring. Holy Spirit.” It brings with it images of the wind’s awesome power It’s not that mere utterance of the words requires and autonomy. Alongside tragic stories of devastation divine inspiration; rather, to say “Jesus is Lord” and there are incredible tales of straw driven through mean it both requires and proves that the Holy Spirit telephone poles and of beds, complete with sleepers, is moving within us. lifted out of houses and deposited unharmed, Whenever we see the Lordship of Jesus given shape hundreds of feet away. in human community, we are seeing the eff ects of The power of the wind is undeniable. The mystery the Spirit. The loving attention of friends for a dying of it, however, is that the wind itself cannot be seen. person; the courage of an employee refusing to cheat © 2015 Diocese of Fort Worth We can recognize its presence only by its eff ect customers; the self-sacrifi ce of sleepless parents with on other things — roofl ess houses, snapping fl ags, a sick child; the inspiration of a heartfelt homily — hen he breathed on them and mountainous snow drifts, sculpted dunes on an ocean all signal the Spirit’s moving our hearts and hands beach. and minds. ‘Tsaid: “Receive the Holy Spirit.” ’ The Catechism of the tells us that May Pentecost open us more fully to the movement — John 20:22 “the term ‘Spirit’ translates the Hebrew word ‘ruah,’ of God’s Spirit. May our lives give evidence of which, in its primary sense, means breath, air, wind” Christ’s love in a hurting world. (691). As with the wind we recognize the power and presence of the Holy Spirit only by the shape it gives Ask yourself: What is one good thing you’ve done for evidence of the invisible movement of the Spirit do our lives. others that you were surprised you could do? What you see daily that you tend to take for granted?

Di erent View CNS/Joe Heller Food for Thought “Food matters,” says Emily

Stimpson in her blog The Catholic (Photo provided) Table, “because it nourishes our Blessed Sacrament in North bodies and nourishes our souls.” Aurora hosts a parish dinner. Food draws friends and family together, she says, “around one table, creating community over a shared loaf of bread.” Most of all, food matters because bread and wine are transformed into the body and blood of Christ, “of- fered for us on a table like no other.” “We need to think more deeply about food,” says Stimpson, and its connection to “friendship, community and hospitality.” Her blog and recipes are a way to “see food for what it is, and adjust our kitchens and habits accordingly.” Info: https://thecatholictable.com Pope Says We Share a Moral Duty to Help Refugees

Imagine that you are languishing in a foreign jail powers, Ruth is merely — but powerfully — part him by her visits and cards, and her willingness not alone. You don’t know a soul in this strange country. of a ministry of presence that a Sister of Mercy has to “fi x” the situation — although she did help fi nd a If you return to the homeland from which you have developed in Omaha, Neb. donor who would pay for some legal expenses — but escaped, your life is in immediate danger. Your wife For whatever reason a Somali or a Guatemalan simply to be a listening presence. and children have or an Afghan might seek refuge, if they are The United Nations says the 21st century has For the Journey fl ed to yet another undocumented they can end up in jail. Our system produced the greatest state of displacement of foreign country, has no other solution. Ruth and her associates peoples in recorded history — 65.3 million people by E e and you wonder are there simply to be a friend while the U.S. on this earth had been forcibly displaced from their Caldarola when or if you Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the homes at the end of 2015. Sometimes they have fl ed will ever see them courts battle over what to do with this stranger in a to another part of their country. Often they have had again. strange land. to fl ee its borders. Catholic News Service Hoping to be A foreign language skill can be helpful in Ruth’s Ruth’s friend, who has been in jail for months, granted asylum, work, but not necessary. Friendship is maintained was initially granted asylum, but a higher court you exist in limbo in a cell, waiting, frightened and through smiles and constancy. has remanded his case back to the lower court. The solitary, for the labyrinthine legal system to chew you Ruth and her Middle Eastern friend are fortunate in prospects aren’t good, and he has no idea where he will up and eventually spit you out. that he speaks perfect English and is well-educated. land if he is put on a plane and expelled from the U.S. This is the reality for many undocumented “I told him he can share with me his most precious What can we do? Pope Francis says we have a individuals in the U.S. possession — his story,” she said. moral responsibility to be part of a solution to this And this is where my friend Ruth comes in. Not He told her that in all the months he has waited in huge problem. wearing a hero’s cape, and alas, with no super jail, she has been his only friend. She has sustained Continued on page 19

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Deaths Parish offices may forward death and wedding information using forms at http://observer.rockforddiocese.org/contact-us. You AURORA—St. Joseph: Laurie may also request death and wedding postcards by calling 815/399- Feltes, 89, May 12; Dorothy Ko- 4300, ext. 383. We encourage you to send the information as soon as teles, 92, May 16; you receive it. Thank you. BELVIDERE—St. James: Jose Luis Garcia Gonzalez, 49, May 18; 1968-1974; St. Mary School, Free- Stewardship Moment Victoria Duran, 96, May 20; port, 1973-1974; and St. Patrick, NORTH AURORA—Blessed School, Rockford, 1974-1980. An offering or a tip: God comes Sacrament: Joanne L. Hart, 83, Her parents and three sisters — first not last. Otherwise, we give May 18; one an infant, and Margaret Ran- Him only the leftovers after we RICHMOND—St. Joseph: Janet dall and Natalie Mattioli — pre- have made sure that we have pro- L. Vierke, 79, May 11. ceded her in death. vided for our own comforts. The She is survived by two sisters, principle of sacrificial giving is Sister Alessandra Kubasta, OP Jacqueline Knutowski and Elaine that our giving to God comes off SINSINAWA, Wis.—Sister Ales- Statz; a brother, Gene Kubasta; the top of all that He has given us. sandra Kubasta, OP, died May 18, nieces; nephews; and her Domini- Otherwise, some would say it is 2017, at St. Dominic Villa, here. not a true offering, just a tip left Sister Alessandra was born July can Sisters with whom she shared at the table. Pray to be enabled to 10, 1921, in Oshkosh, Wis., the life for 75 years. give generously. daughter of John and Mary (Mats- A funeral Mass was held at the Sin- Courtesy of Parish Publications chi) Kubasta. sinawa Dominican motherhouse in “Stewardship” newsletter Sister Alessandra made her first Sinsinawa, May 24, 2017, followed religious profession as a Sinsinawa by burial of the cremated remains Mass Meditation Dominican Aug. 7, 1941, and her in the Motherhouse Cemetery. final profession Aug. 7, 1944. She Sunday, June 4 (Pentecost): In the was an elementary teacher for 26 Weddings second reading Sunday, St. Paul re- years, principal for 12 years, and minds the Corinthians, “There are Mon- postmaster at the U.S. post office AURORA—Holy Angels: different gifts, but the same Spirit; at Sinsinawa for 11 years. ica Flores and Matthew Komm, there are different ministries, but Sister Alessandra served the Sin- May 20; the same Lord.” How am I using sinawa Dominican congregation BELVIDERE—St. James: Ali- my gifts for the common good? in various ministries for 14 years cia Johnson and Joseph Malone, Courtesy of Sharon Hueckel and was an avid gardener. She May 13; served in Illinois, Wisconsin, Cali- Life Moment HAMPSHIRE—St. Charles fornia and New York. Borromeo: Kimberly A. Kart- In the Diocese of Rockford, Sis- Pray: That we who have the Holy heiser and James R. Wood, May ter Alessandra taught at St. James Spirit as our Advocate may in turn School, Rockford, 1942-1947, and 12; be advocates for the vulnerable, served as principal at St. Thomas STERLING—St. Mary: Sabrina the forgotten, and the unborn. Aquinas High School, Freeport, Fry and Kyle Pletsch, May 6. Courtesy of www.priestsforlife.org

Mary Honored in Cary First Communicants at SS. Peter and Paul in If you or someone you know has been the victim of sexual Cary were invited back to church wearing abuse by an employee or mem- their special attire on May 7. They processed ber of the clergy of the Rockford into church carrying white roses to honor Diocese, report the matter to Mary. The roses were placed at Mary’s feet Newspapers • Catalogs • Mail Service law enforcement in the county and a crown of roses was placed on her Business Cards • Magazines • Brochures in which the conduct occurred head. A reception was held afterward to 815-758-5484 and then please call the hot-line celebrate the month of May to honor Mary. 121 Industrial Drive • DeKalb, IL 60115 number: 815/293-7540. (Photo provided) Media /Arts The Observer | FRIDAY JUNE 2, 2017 | 19 At the Movies Baywatch sexual content, nudity and o -screen the use of electronics during the trip. neer Capt. Jack Sparrow, joins forces nonmarital activity, profanities, oaths, A series of misadventures and indigni- with a young science scholar (Kaya (Paramount) rough and crude language. ties await the youthful protagonist Scodelario) whose learning has led O When a disgraced Olym- as the lm ambles along to little her to be charged with witchcraft, R pic swimmer (Zac Efron) Diary of a Wimpy Kid: purpose. Too many of these involve and an equally youthful sailor (Bren- joins the lifeguarding, and The Long Haul amateur sleuthing, team of the title, excretion to allow endorsement for all. ton Thwaites) as they seek a magical his sel sh ways bring him into con- (Fox) THIS FILM CONTAINS distasteful artifact, each for a di erent reason. A-II  ict with its longtime leader (Dwayne An excess of bathroom hu- potty humor, brief adult wordplay. Directors Joachim Ronning and Espen PG Johnson). Director Seth Gordon’s mor as well as a lack of cre- Pirates of the Caribbean: Sandberg’s adventure is long on spec- ative drive blight this family tacle but short on human interest. action comedy succeeds neither as Dead Men Tell No Tales a pop-culture spoof nor as a crime- road comedy, adapted by writer- Parents willing to overlook some adult solving adventure. Though the lm’s director David Bowers from the novel (Disney) punning may give mature teens the self-conscious  esh peddling is mostly by Je Kinney. As his family sets o on A-III Flashy but unsatisfying fth go-ahead to board, however. just tiresome, its surfeit of low-minded a cross-country journey to attend his PG-13 installment in the theme THIS FILM CONTAINS action vio- humor eventually registers as degrad- great-grandmother’s 90th birthday park ride-based franchise lence with little blood, implications of ing. celebration, a mild-mannered middle that rst set sail in 2003. This time adultery, a gruesome image, mature THIS FILM CONTAINS gunplay and schooler (Jason Drucker) rails against out, series stalwart Johnny Depp, wordplay, a crass term. physical violence with gore, strong his mom’s (Alicia Silverstone) ban on once again playing eccentric bucca- — Catholic News Service Jesus Walks with Us to Give Us Hope From page 2 not in every Eucharist, also everyone’s stories as they loving us. God will walk with That is where the Lord is. True hope never comes the symbol of what the Church emerge from the treasure chest us always, always, even in the And this is our hope. Let us go cheaply. It always undergoes should be? of personal conscience, in most painful moments, even forward with this hope! defeat. The hope of those who Jesus takes us, blesses us, order to then off er the Word of in the worst moments, even in Because He is beside us and do not suff er is perhaps not “breaks” our life — because Life, the witness of love, a love moments of defeat. walks with us. Always! even (hope). God does not like there is no love without that is faithful until the end. to be loved as one would love sacrifi ce — and off ers it to And thus, the hearts of people a ruler who leads his people others; He off ers it to everyone. reignite with hope. DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY to victory, annihilating his Jesus’ encounter with the We have all had diffi cult enemies in a bloodbath. two disciples of Emmaus is moments in life, dark moments St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Crystal Lake, IL Our God is a faint light a fl eeting one. But the entire in which we walked in General Purpose of Position: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church is seeking a faithful, dynamic, energetic burning on a cold and windy destiny of the Church is sadness, pensive, without individual to be our Director of High School Youth Ministry. day, and as fragile as His contained within it. horizons, with only a wall Position will report to the Pastor and collaborate with Religious presence in this world may It tells us that the Christian before us. And Jesus is always Education and Parish Staff. This is a full-time, salaried position. appear, He has chosen the place community is not enclosed beside us to give us hope, to Desired Qualifications: At least two years of experience that we all disdain. within a fortifi ed citadel, warm our hearts and to say: in youth ministry programs is desirable to lead our very Jesus then repeats for the but rather journeys along its “Go ahead, I am with you. Go large program. The ideal candidate will possess a degree or disciples the fundamental most essential environment, ahead.” certificate in Youth Ministry, Theology, Pastoral Studies, or gesture of every Eucharist. He which is the road. And there, The secret of the road that related field. takes bread, blesses it, breaks it encounters people with their leads to Emmaus is simply Available to work both office and non-office hours, including it and gives it. Does not Jesus’ hopes and disappointments, this: despite appearances to evenings and weekends. Candidate must have high energy, entire history perhaps lie in this burdensome at times. the contrary, we continue to be be well organized, a solid leader and team player, a self-starter and be able to communicate well by using available resources series of gestures? And is there The Church listens to loved and God will never stop including social media. Applicant must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with a working knowledge and understanding of Catholic teachings, practices, and organizational structure to facilitate working for Pope Says We Share a Moral Duty to Help Refugees the mission of the Church. Resumés should be sent to: From page 17 local Catholic Charities Charities. To learn how to help, Pastor We have a duty “toward are involved in refugee visit http://catholiccharities. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church our brothers and sisters who, resettlement, and they rockforddiocese.org or call 1023 McHenry Avenue — Crystal Lake, IL 60014 for various reasons, have need household goods, Or sent via email ~ [email protected] been forced to leave their furniture, food, sometimes 815/399-4300. homeland: a duty of justice, of transportation to English civility and of solidarity,” he classes. said earlier this year. Jesuit Refugee Service or What does this mean? Catholic Relief Services need It means we foster a our donations for their work conversation of civility with the displaced worldwide. about immigrants and If every Catholic in the refugees, even when it’s not U.S. responded in some way comfortable to do so in our to Pope Francis’ pleas, we present political climate. We would go a long way toward can urge our and our standing in solidarity with the parishes to speak out more stranger in our midst. forcefully. We can support what our Editor’s note: In the Rockford local parishes are doing to Diocese, much of the work with help refugees. Often our refugees is handled by Catholic

Teacher Openings for 2017-18 St. Thomas Catholic School, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 has openings for the following positions: Language Arts Teacher, Jr. High, Full Time starting Aug. 2017. Science Teacher, Jr. High, Full Time starting Aug. 2017. Technology Teacher, K-8th gr., Part-Time Starting Aug. 2017. Send resume, copy of credentials, transcripts and letters of recommendation and contact information to: [email protected] 20 | FRIDAY JUNE 2, 2017 | The Observer D iocesan Memorial Day Mass Remembers Sacrifices Made By Amanda Hudson rows of the families, friends News Editor and fellow soldiers including their sons. WINNEBAGO—There was It is important to pray for a purpose to the presence of those who gave the ultimate Dennis and Pauline L’Heureux sacrifice on behalf of their at the Memorial Day Mass cel- country, Bishop Malloy said ebrated by Bishop David Mal- in his homily. He noted that loy at Calvary Cemetery on the “sacrifice continues” in the May 29. mourning families and friends They have two sons in the of those who were lost in battle. military, both of whom are “We can’t just make this a staff sergeants. The son who moment of memory; (it is) not that day was leaving for Ger- simply an act of gratitude,” many, Dennis says, has lost the bishop said. “We’re here as some of the soldiers under his Catholics, specifically at (this) command, and both have lost Mass ... to pray for the dead.” friends as well. We do believe there is a state “I offer the Mass in com- of purgatory, where those who munion for those soldiers who died with imperfections have died,” Pauline says, adding, “I hope for a heavenly future, he don’t know where they were said. “It is a great mercy of God spiritually.” She explains that that you and I and those who their son, Chris, would visit the died on the battlefield (do) not Bishop David Malloy (left) and Deacon Ken Ramsey (right) give Communion during the annual Memorial families of the men as soon as have to be perfect.” Day Mass at Calvary Cemetery west of Rockford. Masses were scheduled at all of the diocesan cemeteries, he had the chance. Both were We can pray for those lost in as well as at several parish cemeteries on May 29. solemn as they noted the sor- every battle, in every war, he continued. “We pray for our soldiers, our Marines, our sail- ors and our airmen ... we pray in gratitude, and to repay ... the sacrifices, and the blessings they gave us.” Bishop Malloy also spoke of society’s increasing attitude of ROCKFORD’S becoming “free” from rules and all that was learned in the past. “We do well to ask if we are squandering the freedom” won #1 HOSPITAL by the sacrifices made, he said. “We honor (those who have died in battle) as well by using FOR STROKE CARE the freedoms they sacrificed for — by using them well.” Noting that what began as “Decoration Day” originally Experience. Speed. Technology. 24/7. was to honor and decorate with flowers the tombs of soldiers on both sides of the Civil War. The bishop spoke briefly of the When a stroke hits, time is present discord and intoler- critical – so is choosing the right ance in society for diversity of views. hospital. OSF Saint Anthony “Many of (those Civil War cares for more stroke patients soldiers) were different from than any other Rockford each other,” he said, “but to- hospital. Combined with the gether they made that sacrifice latest technology and treatment that blessed us. “That, too, we should not for- options available around the get.” clock, our experienced team A social time followed the brings you the best chance at final verse of “America the recovering from stroke. Beautiful,” providing those in attendance the opportunity to visit over doughnuts and cof- fee, including with the bishop and cemetery staff. Stroke is an emergency. At the first sign of stroke call 911 and ask to go to OSF Saint Anthony.

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(Observer photos/Amanda Hudson) Bishop David Malloy visits with Mass musicians Vilma Dydas and Anne Surerus at the reception following the Calvary Cemetery Memorial Day Mass on May 29.