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BY CINDY WOODEN From liturgy ROME (CNS) — The Eucharist has the power to unite people, strengthen them and remind them that to stem cells only God is worthy of worship, said Pope Benedict XVI at a Mass marking the feast of the Body and Bishops set agenda Blood of Christ. The May 22 Mass at Rome’s Basilica of St. John for June meeting Lateran was followed by a traditional Corpus Christi Page 3 procession through the streets of Rome to the Basilica of St. Mary Major for eucharistic adoration and Benediction. The pope rode in a canopied flatbed truck to St. Mary’s, kneeling in front of a monstrance with the Adding strength Eucharist. Thousands of priests, seminarians, reli- gious, altar servers, members of Catholic sodalities to the force and the faithful accompanied the pope on foot. Megan Oberhausen In his homily at the Mass, the pope said the rites and rituals of the feast day explain what the feast is joins Youth Ministry about: “First, we are gathered around the altar of the Lord to be together in his presence; second, there Page 5 will be the procession, which is walking with the Lord”; and, finally, all the faithful will kneel before the Eucharist, honoring Jesus Christ who gave his life for the salvation of all. Pope Benedict said the celebration of the Mass, ‘Why Do Catholics gathering everyone around the same altar, is a Genuflect?’ reminder that all the faithful have been united into the body of Christ despite all their differences. Al Kresta gives the answer in Unity is “the truth and the strength of the Christian revolution,” he said. Around the Eucharist the Book of the Month “people diverse on account of age, sex, social condi- tion (and) political ideology” gather and become Page 20 BRIAN EICHMAN one, he said. Father George Gabet leads the St. Mother Theodore Guerin Latin Mass community in a Corpus Christi procession on Sunday, May 25. The procession, held at Sacred Heart Parish in Fort Wayne, provided an opportunity for public adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. CHRISTI, PAGE 3 Mosaic artistry to grace GRADUATE READS AT MASS Think Green Catholic Cemetery Recycle this paper
BY KAY COZAD Catholic art and history. Following visits to several shrines around the country, Alter chose to dedicate future art forms to North FORT WAYNE — The Catholic Cemetery is American saints, with St. Isaac Jogues the the final resting place for hundreds of the first to be depicted in a mosaic. area’s Catholic faithful departed, both Talented young Fort Wayne native Shad through burial and entombment. Its granite Igney was commissioned for the creative and bronze statuary and detailed art carvings challenge following his artful restoration work on the stained glass of the cemetery’s lend sacredness to the quiet surroundings. DON CLEMMER Tom Alter, superintendent of the cemetery oldest mausoleum. “When it’s a religious for the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, piece, when people hold it so dear, you attend Hannah Oberhausen of St. Charles sees the importance of preserving the beauty to details more,” says Igney, who claims a Borromeo School reads from Scripture at of the Catholic artistry present within its strong belief in Jesus and the Bible. boundaries and has taken steps to extend it as “Catholic religious art is what inspired me to the Mass for eighth-grade graduates at the well. go into art.” Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception This spring a newly-constructed garden Initially Igney researched the saint and crypt will be open to better serve the Catholic studied Internet and other pictures in an on May 21. Bishop John M. D’Arcy told community and in keeping with the notion of attempt to compose a drawing of the French aesthetic appreciation the façade has been missionary. Taking aspects of several like- the graduates that they should employ a designed with the first mosaic ever at the nesses, Igney feels he created a suitable ren- life “game plan” recommended by Pope cemetery. dition, including period appropriate clothing, “I wanted to make the cemetery look solemn facial expression and hand structure. Benedict XVI, which includes prayer and more Catholic,” says Alter, who believes that silence, Mass, the Eucharist, works of char- can be accomplished using the riches of MOSAIC, PAGE 20 ity and prayer for one’s vocation. 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JUNE 1, 2008 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Immigration: Gospel helps us Official newspaper of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 to apply decisions of daily life PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy tion, Pius XII, August 1952) Citizenship When I read this, of course, I think of There should be a path to citizenship. I EDITOR: Tim Johnson my own dear parents who came across the great ocean seeking opportunity and politi- recall how much it meant to my dear par- ASSISTANT EDITOR: Don Clemmer ents to be American citizens. It was their STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad cal freedom in this great land. NEWS This teaching is also rooted in the Book great joy. of Leviticus in the Old Testament. Editorial Department &NOTES “When an alien resides with you in your PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan land, do not molest him. You shall treat the A personal note FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY alien who resides with you no differently Almost 50 years ago a number of Cuban Ann Carey, Michelle Castleman, Elmer than the natives born among you, have the refugees came to this country. Msgr. Bill J. Danch, Michelle Donaghey, Bonnie same love for him as you yourself; for you Lester acted as a kind of spiritual father to Elberson, Denise Fedorow, Diane too were once aliens in the land of Egypt. I, many of these young boys. Two became ‘I was a stranger and you welcomed priests, and one is a bishop. Many others Freeby, Sister Margie Lavonis, CSC, the Lord, am your God.” — Lv 19:33-34. me’ — Mt 25 Whatever we hear in the demagoguery have become professional leaders in our Jennifer Murray and Deb Wagner As Catholics who receive the Eucharist that comes from a certain pundit every community. They were refugees, and as Summer Intern: Monica Eichman every Sunday, we have no choice but to night, we must look at the immigrant and such were here legally, and they found a welcome the stranger, for the stranger is see the face of Jesus Christ. Our attendance warm welcome from the Catholic Church. Business Department Christ among us. at the Sunday Eucharist requires this of us. It is a time to respect the great tradition BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice The voices against this position are loud. The same Christ we meet in the Eucharist, of America, the land that has always wel- AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber They echo with a kind of demagoguery on we meet in the face of the immigrant and comed the stranger. There are striking our televisions every evening. They say the refugee. words on the Statute of Liberty to remind BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol us. As Americans we should be faithful to [email protected] things that are true, like that a country has a This is why we are involved in the work right to have sound borders, and that we of welcoming the refugee and the immi- this tradition. I am most grateful to the Advertising Sales cannot approve the breaking of the law. The grant. many priests, religious and laity among us person of faith accepts this, but also looks for exercising spiritual ministry to those Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) into the face of the immigrant and sees a who have come to us from another land. (260) 456-2824 brother and a sister. But what about the law? Right now, we have one seminarian in Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) One of the things Pope Benedict XVI In no way does the Catholic Church sup- Mexico studying Spanish; and another one (574) 234-0687 shared with Catholics in this country when port illegality. We are citizens of this world who spent last summer in Mexico learning Web site: www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY he met with the bishops in the beautiful as well as citizens of the world to come. So this beautiful language. We have three can- crypt of the Cathedral of the Immaculate didates who were born in Mexico. All this Published weekly except the last Conception Shrine in so that the word of God can be Sunday in June, second and fourth Washington, D.C., was the fact preached properly in our diocese. weeks in July, second week in August that the Sunday Eucharist must Future generations will wonder and last week in December by the influence our decisions in the For us, how we faced this pastoral prob- Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, way we look at questions of the lem. Let us face it with the spirit 1103 S. Calhoun St., P.O. Box 390, Fort age. The predominant culture the ultimate principle of Jesus Christ. Let us take seri- Wayne, IN 46801. Periodicals postage sometimes clouds our vision. ously the words of Pope John paid at Fort Wayne, IN, and additional Paul II. mailing office. How can it not? It is with us all the time. It is so dominant. 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For us, the ultimate principle is the dig- faithful to our responsibility of hospitality Advertising deadline is nine days nity of every person. A person has the right of aliens among us. As good citizens, we Closing out a busy season before publication date. to move. The church has always taught that should seek a solution which is legal. We A wonderful meeting in Warsaw with all a person has the right to move, and this do not support the breaking of the law. This our priests followed by a nice dinner at the LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- right is rooted in the dignity of the human Boat House with Msgr. Jim Wolf and others comes original, signed letters about is why the United Sates Conference of person. For example, if a man and woman Catholic Bishops and the Indiana bishops prior to the confirmation at Sacred Heart issues affecting church life. Although cannot feed their family, they have a right we cannot publish every letter we continue to seek legislation, especially on Parish, Warsaw. receive, we strive to provide a bal- and maybe an obligation to move. the federal level, which will reflect the dig- A beautiful weekend in South Bend — a anced representation of expressed Men and women even have the right to nity of every person. There are 12 million confirmation at Little Flower and then adult opinions and a variety of reflections cross borders when they move. In the terri- immigrants here, mostly from Latin confirmation on Sunday with 35 adults. A on life in the church.We will choose ble aftermath of World War II, when America. Most of them came from poverty most prayerful liturgy at St. Matthew’s Co- letters for publication based on read- refugees were streaming across Europe, and misfortune. They preferred not to come Cathedral Parish. Supper at Pat’s Pub with er interest, timeliness and fairness. Pope Pius XII linked this huge migration to but had no choice if they were to care for Father Neil Ryan, CSC, and the regulars Readers may agree or disagree with the experience of the Holy Family who their children. We support legislation, that meet there. A number of Holy Cross the letter writers’ opinions. Letters were exiles in Egypt and said that they which protects the rights and dignity of the priests present as well. Always special to must not exceed 500 words. All let- always remained the archetype of the immigrants and their families, and we sup- see a spirit of joy among our priests. ters must be signed and include a migrant. Thirty-one confirmations now complet- phone number and address for verifi- port efforts to properly maintain our bor- He said that, “Jesus, Mary and Joseph, ders so as to secure the nation. ed, with three remaining. Eight baccalaure- cation.We reserve the right to edit are, for all times and all places, the models letters for legal and other concerns. Immigrants presently in the country ate homilies already given. Tiring, but such and protectors of every migrant, alien and without proper documentation should be a privilege. Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, refugee of whatever kind who, whether provided, through law, opportunities to So good to see the Celtics back where P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN compelled by fear of persecution or by obtain legalization if they demonstrate good they belong. The Red Sox — uneven — too 46856-1169; or e-mail: want, is forced to leave his native land, his moral character. Earned legalization should early to tell. [email protected] beloved parents and relatives, his close be achievable and independently verifiable. See you all next week. friends, and to seek a foreign soil.” (“Exsul (Catholic Bishops of Indiana) ISSN 0891-1533 Familia Nazarethena,” apostolic exhorta- USPS 403630 JUNE 1, 2008 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3
ANNOUNCEMENT BY BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY Liturgy, stem cells, sex abuse among The following decree was received from The Congregation For the Doctrine of the Faith: On Feb. 8, 2008, Pope Benedict XVI decreed that the Rev. John topics at bishops’ June meeting E. Gillig is dismissed from the clerical state.
BY NANCY FRAZIER O’BRIEN national liturgical commissions the bishops at a later meeting. in Latin America and the The policy statement must be Caribbean asked the Vatican that approved by a majority of the Christ in the Eucharist gives WASHINGTON (CNS) — the order of the Mass in Spanish bishops present at the Orlando people strength when they are Matters of liturgy and language be published “using ‘ustedes’ in meeting. CHRISTI feeling battered or uncomfort- will dominate the agenda of the place of ‘vosotros’ since the The same group will be asked able, he said. U.S. bishops’ spring meeting majority of Catholics who speak to accept a request from the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “The Eucharist is the sacra- June 12-14 at the Hyatt Regency Spanish (more than 90 percent) Committee on Doctrine to begin ment of God, who does not leave Grand Cypress in Orlando, Fla. use ‘ustedes,’” the introduction revising passages in the “Ethical us alone in our journey, but But such hot-button issues as noted. and Religious Directives for “The Eucharist can never be a stands at our side and shows us embryonic stem-cell research, “The Committee on Divine Catholic Health Care Services” private fact, reserved to people the way,” the pope said. medically assisted nutrition and Worship recommends for pas- that relate to medically assisted who have been chosen for their Finally, he said, kneeling in hydration, and clergy sex abuse toral reasons that the ritual nutrition and hydration. The affinity or out of friendship,” the adoration before the Eucharist “is also will come before the bish- accommodate the manner of directives guide Catholic health pope said. “The Eucharist is (an the most valid and radical reme- ops. speech which has been in use for care facilities in addressing a act of) public worship, which has dy against the idolatries of yes- Much of the three-day meet- many years in Mexico, the wide range of ethical questions. nothing esoteric or exclusive.” terday and today. Kneeling ing of the U.S. Conference of Caribbean and South American The proposed revisions would Pope Benedict said Catholics before the Eucharist is a profes- Catholic Bishops will be closed countries and used by the majori- be drawn up in consultation with must always be vigilant to ensure sion of freedom: One who bows to the media, with the schedule ty of Hispanics in the United the USCCB Committee on Pro- that at every celebration of the to Jesus cannot and must not calling for executive session, States,” Bishop Serratelli said. Life Activities and would go Eucharist all Catholics are wel- prostrate himself before any regional meetings and an after- The change must be approved back to the bishops for a vote come, no matter their “differ- earthly power, no matter how noon of prayer and reflection. by at least two-thirds of the before being finalized. ences of nationality, profession, strong. As they begin what Bishop Latin-rite members of the The Orlando meeting also will social class or political ideas.” “To adore the body of Christ Arthur J. Serratelli of Paterson, USCCB and then confirmed by include a 45-minute presentation By walking in procession and means to believe that there, in N.J., chairman of the USCCB the Vatican. by researchers from the John Jay following Jesus present in the that piece of bread, there really is Committee on Divine Worship, After the liturgical readings, College of Criminal Justice of Eucharist, he said, Catholics Christ who gives meaning to our called “the final phase of the the longest text to come before the City University of New York remind themselves that “the Lord lives, to the immense universe as process of translation and the bishops in June is a seven- on their study of the causes and Jesus liberates us from our paral- well as to the smallest creature approval of the Roman Missal page policy statement from the context of clergy sex abuse in ysis, he makes us get up and pro- and to all of human history as for use in the United States,” the Committee on Pro-Life Activities this country. The study is set for ceed, he helps us take a step for- well as to the briefest existence,” bishops will vote on a new trans- on embryonic stem-cell research. completion in 2009. ward, then another.” the pope said. lation of the proper prayers for The document is aimed at pro- The bishops will consider a each Sunday and feast day during viding “background for the more recommended structure for dia- the liturgical year. pastoral educational resource on logue between priests and bish- But in a break from previous why Catholic couples should not ops about how the church has practice, the 700-page draft text resort to some reproductive tech- handled sex abuse allegations Receiving Eucharist of the readings was distributed to nologies,” said Cardinal Justin against clergy and how the the bishops not on paper but only Rigali of Philadelphia, committee “Charter for the Protection of kneeling may not be in electronic form, except for chairman, in an introduction to Children and Young People,” special requests. the draft text. adopted by the bishops in Dallas “In an effort to save on paper The document rejects a num- in June 2002, has been imple- permanent change and to ‘go green,’ we’ve been ber of arguments made in favor mented. trying to get people using the of permitting stem-cell research The agenda also features a Web more” for documentation involving the destruction of presentation on the Center for BY CINDY WOODEN insisting that those who receive ahead of the bishops’ meeting, human embryos, saying that Applied Research in the Communion from the pope do so said Mercy Sister Mary Ann “once we cross the fundamental Apostolate’s survey on kneeling or that they receive it on Walsh, director of media rela- VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The the tongue rather than in their moral line that prevents us from “Sacraments Today: Belief and four dozen people who received tions for the USCCB. “The litur- treating any fellow human being Practice Among U.S. Catholics” hands. gy document is so large it seems Communion from Pope Benedict In addition, he said, “there are as a mere object of research, and the Pew U.S. Religious XVI on the feast of the Body and wasteful” to print copies unnec- there is no stopping point.” Landscape Survey. The surveys no new norms coming” that would essarily, she added. Blood of Christ received the change the Vatican’s 1969 decision “The issue of stem-cell were released in April and Eucharist on the tongue while On a Spanish-language liturgi- research does not force us to February, respectively. that local bishops could allow their cal matter, the bishops will be kneeling. faithful to receive the Eucharist in choose between science and Other items to come before Vatican officials said the ges- asked to approve a change from ethics, much less between sci- the bishops for a vote include: their hands while standing. the formal “vosotros” to the more ture at the May 22 Mass outside “But the gesture of the Holy ence and religion,” the draft text • A recommendation by the the Basilica of St. John Lateran familiar “ustedes” in Spanish- says. “It presents a choice as to Committee on Budget and Father” at the May 22 Mass “is to language Masses in the U.S. does not mark a permanent change be appreciated. It brings out in a how our society will pursue sci- Finance that the 2009 assessment in papal liturgies, but highlighted Although both words mean entific and medical progress. ... on dioceses remain at the same better way the fact that we adore the plural “you” in English, the solemnity of the feast and a the Lord whom we receive” in the We must pursue progress in ethi- level as 2008, resulting in a total connection to Mass practices in the “vosotros” is “no longer current cally responsible ways that assessment of just over $10 mil- Eucharist, Archbishop Ranjith speech” in most of the Spanish- past. said. respect the dignity of each lion to fund the USCCB. As the pope prepared to distrib- speaking world, except in Spain, human being. Only this will pro- • A proposal to declare Sept. “It was a special occasion” Bishop Serratelli said in an intro- ute Communion, two ushers because the feast focuses on Jesus duce cures and treatments that 26, 2010, as National Catholic placed a kneeler in front of the ductory note to his fellow bish- everyone can live with.” Charities Sunday to mark the truly present in the Eucharist, he ops on the proposed change. altar on the basilica steps. The said. “I hope this practice The document on reproductive 100th anniversary of the Catholic chosen communicants — laypeo- In 2006 the heads of 22 technologies is to come before Charities network. spreads.” ple, nuns, seminarians, priests and In a preface to a January book boys and girls who had received about the beauty of receiving the their first Communion in their Eucharist on the tongue while parishes in May — all knelt and kneeling, Archbishop Ranjith had National Migration Conference set for July received on the tongue. said he thought it was time for the Generally at papal Masses, Catholic Church to reconsider its those receiving Communion from decision to allow the faithful to 28-31 in Washington the pope stand. The majority receive Communion in the hand. choose to receive on the tongue, Passionist Father Ciro WASHINGTON (CNS) — The porting victims of traumatic tance to victims of human traf- but some reverently extend cradled Benedettini, assistant director of challenges and abuses faced by events, immigration law and ficking; Immaculee Ilibagiza, a hands to receive the Eucharist. the Vatican press office, said he refugees, migrants, trafficking crimes, detention issues, ethnic Rwandan genocide survivor; and In a brief e-mail to Catholic did not think the May 22 Mass victims and other people on the information on new refugee peo- Marcelo Suarez-Orozco, a migra- News Service May 23, Msgr. marked a permanent change; move will be discussed during the ple and family-based immigra- tion expert and professor of glob- Guido Marini, master of papal “according to current norms the National Migration Conference tion. alization and education at New liturgical ceremonies, said the faithful may receive in the hand set for July 28-31 in Washington. Cardinal Roger M. Mahony of York University. decision “was a solution adopted while standing,” he said. The conference is designed to Los Angeles will be among the The conference is sponsored for (the feast of) Corpus Domini,” However, he said, the practice increase public awareness on speakers to address the by the Catholic Legal but as for the future, “we’ll see.” chosen for the special feast day migration questions as well as to Washington gathering. Immigration Network and the Archbishop Albert Malcolm was another example of what educate policymakers about the Other presenters will include U.S. bishops’ Migration and Ranjith Patabendige Don, secre- Msgr. Marini has said would be needs of people who do not have Edwige Danticat, a Haitian Refugee Services. tary of the Congregation for the practice at papal Masses, permanent homes. Topics to be refugee and author; Rep. Chris More information can be Divine Worship and the “alternating the old and new to discussed include global migra- Smith, R-N.J., a longtime advo- found online at: www.nationalmi- Sacraments, told CNS “there is no indicate continuity with the past.” tion trends, identifying and sup- cate for human rights and assis- grationconference.org. discussion” in the Vatican about 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JUNE 1, 2008 More served necessitates more space for The Christ Child Society
BY JENNIFER OCHSTEIN have an income of 130 percent of blanket sleeper, a full outfit, T- the federal poverty guidelines, shirt, socks and underwear (if and clients must be referred potty trained), hat, mittens, win- SOUTH BEND — More space. through a school or social service ter coat, sneakers and toothbrush More lighting. More program- agency in the area, said Liddell. and paste. Older kids from ages ming. More people served. The society partners with more five to 13 are given socks and That’s what volunteers with than 100 agencies in the area, she underwear, jeans, school uniform The Christ Child Society of added. pants and shirt, a long-sleeved South Bend are hoping for with Despite all the reasons to shirt, T-shirt, toothbrush and their recent move from Thomas move their operation, the change paste, a winter coat, mittens, Street to the former St. Patrick’s was a huge undertaking. gloves and sneakers. School on Western Avenue and “This move is monumental for Liddell said students get this Scott Street. us,” Liddell said. packet of clothing before the start The site on Thomas Street — The Christ Child Society has of school each year. On top of the old Sacred Heart Church — no paid staff, only volunteers. that, donations are accepted for was given to the society in the And those volunteers not only gently used clothing to supple- 1970s by the Diocese of Fort work weekly to make sure chil- ment the package of new clothing Wayne-South Bend, said Mary dren in South Bend are clothed, each child is given. Liddell, project organizer and for- they also moved the operation. Because the organization is all mer society president. With several moving trucks, volunteer, 100 percent of the “But we’ve outgrown it Liddell said, the society volun- JENNIFER OCHSTEIN money it receives through dona- because of the number of chil- teers moved clothes enough for From left, Marcia Auger, current president of The Christ Child Society of tions goes toward clothing chil- dren we serve,” Liddell said. 4,000 children and 600 babies. dren, said Liddell. On top of that, Not to mention that the old South Bend, and Mary Liddell, project organizer and former society While nearly all of the society’s president, worked May 19 to help move the society’s operations from its all the money the society receives building wasn’t handicapped volunteers are women, many are from donors or fund-raising accessible. The enlisted their location on Thomas Street to the former St. Patrick’s School on the cor- events — no government funds new building is husbands’ brawn ner of Western Avenue and Scott Street in South Bend. or United Way money is used, accessible, plus to help. Liddell she said. The society handles a it’s closer to a “This move estimated that and this will give us more park- Along with the Angel $250,000 budget each year. main bus route 50 to 60 volun- ing and more room to spread Layettes, the society also pro- “It is a labor of love,” Liddell and many is monumental teers were help- out,” Micki said of the society’s vides the Layette of Hope. This is said of The Christ Child Society. clients served ing with the move. for women who have recently “For the number of hours and by the society move. The Christ Child Society has learned they’re pregnant — they work the volunteers put in, every- live in the for us.” Pushing a needed room to spread out receive a onesie, baby socks and one takes the mission into their neighborhoods hand truck piled because it follows the roots of the a prayer of blessing. The society own heart.” surrounding MARY LIDDELL high with boxes, national organization, which pro- also offers offsite tutoring pro- And the society continually Western David Remley, vided clothing for infants, and grams at St. Adalbert in South needs more volunteers and dona- Avenue. And of South Bend, has expanded to meet needs in Bend. Further, the society pro- tions, Liddell said. The Christ with the move said he was the South Bend community. vides a backpack filled with Child Society is purely ecumeni- to Scott Street, helping because “We saw a need for older chil- schools supplies, toiletries, a cal; not all volunteers are Liddell added, of his wife. dren from one to 13 years as stuffed animal and book, through Catholic. Whether people hold Catholic outreach will be more “My wife, Micki, is a volun- well,” Liddell said, which is why its “My Stuff” program, to chil- fundraisers at their own churches, visible in the downtown area. teer,” he said. the organization is so much larger dren who are taken out of their or volunteer at the society, no The Christ Child Society of As David carted boxes, Micki now. home for abuse or neglect issues. volunteer is turned away. To help, South Bend clothes underprivi- helped pile them in one of the And, Liddell said, this move And the clothing, which is all visit the society’s Web site at leged children, from infants to 13 seven rooms the society will use will likely help the organization new clothing, provided for www.christchildsb.org. or call year olds. Liddell said the society at the former school. expand its ministries even further. infants and children is extensive. (574) 288-6028. To receive help, provided 450 to 500 newborns Micki said she’s volunteered “In the future we hope to add Infants receive items including either visit the society’s Web site last year with clothes and other with the society since 1976 and is more child-oriented programing a crib blanket and receiving blan- or contact your child’s school necessities and 3,800 to 4,000 currently in charge of the Angel such as parenting classes and a ket, bottles, gowns, a sleep-in- social worker or other organiza- children aged one to 13 years Layette ministry, which sews book fair,” she said. “This will place, snow suit, blanket sleeper, tion including Women’s Care with clothes to start a new school gowns given for newborns who allow us to brainstorm about how socks, caps and a book. Toddlers Center, St. Vincent de Paul, year. Families allowed to take die in the hospital. we can help in other areas of the and younger children receive a Salvation Army. advantage of the society must “It’s a wonderful organization, community.” Knights of Columbus INSURANCE Making a difference for life. WHOLE LIFE • TERM • RETIREMENT ANNUITIES • LONG TERM CARE • IRA
Satan had blinded secular human- Dallas priest ordained ists from seeing the “dehumanizing as new bishop for effects of contraception and abor- tion and IVF (in vitro fertilization), Diocese of Shreveport of homosexual ‘marriages,’ of human cloning and the vivisection SHREVEPORT, La. (CNS) — The EWS RIEFS N B of human embryos in scientific Diocese of Shreveport has a new research.” The result, he said, was leader, following the May 19 epis- that Europe was drifting into a dan- copal ordination of Bishop Michael gerous state of apostasy whereby G. Duca in the Cathedral of St. SECURITY OFFICER WATCHES AT MARIAN SHRINE IN CHINA “only (through) a genuine personal John Berchmans in the Louisiana decision for Christ and the church city. In an ornate ceremony com- can someone separate himself from plete with a full orchestra, the for- it.” In the book published by the mer rector of Holy Trinity London-based Catholic Truth Seminary in Irving, Texas, was offi- Society, he said sin was the primary cially elevated from monsignor to reason people lost their freedom to bishop and becomes the second the power of the devil. bishop of Shreveport. Video cover- age of his ordination Mass was made available on the diocese’s U.K., Irish cardinals Web site. Then-Msgr. Duca’s appointment to Shreveport — made donate to support adult by Pope Benedict XVI some 16 stem-cell research months after he accepted the resig- nation of Bishop William B. Friend LONDON (CNS) — British and — was announced in Washington Irish cardinals have donated fund- April 1 by Archbishop Pietro ing to support adult stem-cell Sambi, apostolic nuncio to the research and urged scientists to pur- United States. Bishop Friend sue ethical forms of such research. retired Dec. 20, 2006, at age 75, the Cardinals Cormac Murphy- age at which canon law requires a O’Connor of Westminster, presi- bishop to turn in his resignation. dent of the Catholic Bishops’ Bishop Friend, who attended the Conference of England and Wales; ordination, was named bishop of Keith O’Brien of St. Andrews and Alexandria-Shreveport in 1982 and Edinburgh, president of the the first bishop of Shreveport when Bishops’ Conference of Scotland; it was split off from Alexandria to and Cardinal Sean Brady of form a separate diocese in 1986. Armagh, Northern Ireland, presi- dent of the Irish bishops’ confer- CNS PHOTO/ALY SONG, REUTERS ence, awarded a grant of 25,000 Religious leaders A Chinese security officer watches as Catholics pray at an altar during a pilgrimage in pounds (US$49,200) to support the support reworked U.S. research. The cardinals said in a honor of Mary at the Sheshan shrine on the outskirts of Shanghai, China, May 24. statement May 18 they were disap- Senate climate-change pointed that the Human bill Fertilization and Embryology Bill, worldwide, Archbishop Silvano to Europe was designed “to which is passing through the British WASHINGTON (CNS) — Tomasi told the U.N. Human strengthen the trans-Atlantic part- World Youth Day cross, Parliament, focused on embryonic Christian and Jewish religious lead- Rights Council in Geneva May 22. nership and to celebrate the endur- icon arrive in Australian stem-cell research. “In fact, much ers May 21 formally threw their It was the second strong statement ing friendship between our nations greater progress has already been support behind a reworked U.S. in less than a week by Vatican offi- based on shared democratic val- city of Perth made toward clinical therapies Senate bill that addresses environ- cials on the food crisis, which has ues.” “The president and Mrs. using adult stem cells,” they said. PERTH, Australia (CNS) — The mental climate change. During a sparked riots in several countries in Bush’s visit will also commemorate “Other emerging techniques hold World Youth Day cross and icon media briefing on Capitol Hill, recent months. The Vatican the 60th anniversary of the potential for good, without creating arrived at the airport in Perth May Bishop Thomas G. Wenski — released a copy of the text May 23. Marshall Plan and the Berlin Airlift. and destroying human embryos. 20 before a five-week road trip of chairman of the U.S. bishops’ The U.N. Food and Agriculture We are making this donation as a more than 5,000 miles and four dio- Committee on International Justice Organization in Rome reported sign of the church’s commitment to ceses. Archbishop Barry Hickey of and Peace — joined bill co-spon- food prices have risen 45 percent Retired Sydney bishop science and human good.” Perth said that the arrival of the sors Sens. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., over the last nine months, with the doesn’t want fight with cross and icon in Western Australia Joseph I. Lieberman, I-Conn., and price of rice increasing 83 percent should inspire its youth to “change John W. Warner, R-Va., and other since December. Much of the U.S. bishops over book McCain repudiates the world.” After a local aboriginal Christian and Jewish religious lead- increase has been blamed on higher dance group performed a tradition- endorsements by two ers to discuss what he called fuel costs. Archbishop Tomasi, who WASHINGTON (CNS) — A al ceremony to ward off evil spirits “ground-breaking legislation” that addressed a special session of the retired Australian bishop who has televangelists from the cross and icon, the arch- also takes the poor into considera- council on the right to food, said the been asked by several U.S. bishops bishop called on the youths of WASHINGTON (CNS) — Sen. tion when combating global warm- surge in food prices threatens the to cancel his book tour said he Western Australia to use the oppor- John McCain, the presumptive ing. Though other Christian and stability of developing countries stands behind his critique of author- tunity of seeing the cross to Republican nominee for president, Jewish religious leaders whole- and calls for urgent international itarian and sexual abuses in the encounter Jesus personally. He said has rejected the endorsements of heartedly pledged their support for action. church but does not want a battle. Bishop Geoffrey Robinson, retired that as a symbol of suffering and two televangelists amid criticism the reworked bill, Bishop Wenski that one of them said God sent stressed that the U.S. Conference of auxiliary bishop of Sydney and for- love the cross also signifies Christ President to meet with mer head of the Australian bishops’ calling the youths of the state to Adolf Hitler to help the Jews reach Catholic Bishops does not lead an the Promised Land. The U.S. sena- interest group but a church. “We are panel investigating clergy sexual “reach out in love to those who are Pope Benedict during abuse, told Catholic News Service suffering in our own society, and in tor from Arizona had been under not here to endorse the many details fire for months from some religious in this or any other legislation” but European trip in June May 21, “A fight between me and doing so follow the call of Christ.” the (U.S.) bishops is really some- The archbishop said, “If they fol- and civil rights groups for soliciting applaud lawmakers’ efforts to con- and accepting the endorsement of sider the impact climate-change WASHINGTON (CNS) — Two thing I’m not interested in.” Noting low Christ, then they can change months after hosting Pope Benedict that he is not sure if any U.S. bish- society into one of peace and jus- the Rev. John Hagee, a televange- mandates will have on the low- list and pastor of a San Antonio income populace, said the bishop, XVI at the White House, President op has read his 2007 book, tice.” George W. Bush and first lady “Confronting Power and Sex in the megachurch. Rev. Hagee has a his- head of the Diocese of Orlando, tory of using harsh language to Fla. Laura Bush will visit the Vatican Catholic Church: Reclaiming the during a June 9-16 European trip, Spirit of Jesus,” Bishop Robinson British exorcist warns describe the Catholic Church, as the White House announced May said, “I’ve written about what I that atheism brings well as saying such things as Vatican rep says rise in 20. “The president will begin his believe.” In a telephone interview Hurricane Katrina was God's retri- trip by participating in the annual from New Jersey, a stop on his Satan into the world bution for homosexual sin. McCain food prices threatens U.S.-European Union summit in U.S.-Canadian speaking tour, he also has rejected the endorsement LONDON (CNS) — Atheism is Slovenia,” the announcement said. also commented on a May 6 state- of an Ohio minister who has called lives of 1 billion becoming a key cause of demonic “Following the summit, the presi- ment from the Australian Catholic Islam the "Antichrist." McCain told influence in the world, a British VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A dent and Mrs. Bush will visit Bishops’ Conference expressing The Associated Press May 22 that exorcist has warned. Father Jeremy Vatican representative said the Germany, Italy, the Holy See, concern about doctrinal problems he also repudiates his endorsement Davies, exorcist of the Archdiocese recent rise in global food prices France and the United Kingdom.” in the book. Bishop Robinson said by the Rev. Rod Parsley of the of Westminster, which covers most threatens the lives of the 1 billion Although the White House released the Australian bishops “did what World Harvest Church of of London, said that the “spirits people who spend most of their no itinerary and the Vatican did not they felt they had to do and I have Columbus, Ohio, who has inspiring atheism” were those who daily income in search of food. The officially confirm the president’s no problem with that.” described Islam as the "Antichrist" “hate God.” In a new 56-page book current food crisis shines “a red visit, Vatican sources said it was and said the prophet Mohammed called “Exorcism: Understanding light of alarm” on structural injus- expected to take place June 13. The was "the mouthpiece of a conspira- Exorcism in Scripture and tices in the agricultural economy White House said the Bushes’ trip cy of spiritual evil." Practice,” Father Davies wrote that JUNE 1, 2008 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7
Benkovic, Tim Staples, Rosalind St. Mary’s Moss, Father Thomas Loya, Rob Evans (The Donut Man), Greg and Julie Alexander and more. Heritage Fund Cost is only $159 for the fami- ly and includes dinner on Saturday awards 32 grants AROUND THE DIOCESE evening. Reduced rates are avail- able for single and married adults totaling and seniors. Priests and religious are free. Early registration is rec- ommended for discounted prices. $212,000 ‘WIZARD OF OZ’ PRESENTED BY LITTLE FLOWER THEATRE For more information, call: (815) The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South 965-5011 or e-mail: Bend has awarded 32 grants total- [email protected]. You may also ing $212,000 from the St. Mary’s register online at: www.catholic- Heritage Fund to various organi- family.dpsrfd.org. The conference zations from throughout the dio- will be held at Elgin Community cese, including parishes, schools College, July 25-27. and agencies. Total requests amounted to $591,137. The fol- Seamus Heaney and lowing were awarded grants upon the approval of Bishop John M. Archbishop Brady receive D’Arcy: Notre Dame honorary Parishes — $56,000 degrees at Dublin event Fort Wayne: DUBLIN, Ireland — The • St. Henry — $5,000 subsidy University of Notre Dame hon- for students attending St. John the ored the Irish poet Seamus Baptist School Heaney and Cardinal Sean Brady, • Most Precious Blood — archbishop of Armagh, during a $2,000 for LifeTeen program May 25 celebration in Dublin, expenses Ireland, of the 10th anniversary of • St. Joseph — $5,000 for the establishment of its Keough- tuition assistance for Hispanic Naughton Centre there. families Heaney, Ireland’s foremost • Sacred Heart — $3,000 sub- poet, and Cardinal Brady, the spir- sidy for sending students to St. itual leader of Ireland’s Catholics, John the Baptist School received honorary doctoral degrees from Notre Dame at a cer- • St. Mary — $7,500 to provide PROVIDED BY ST. THERESE CHURCH day respite for homeless and dis- emony in the Public Theatre of enfranchised people The Saint Francis University auditorium was transformed into the Land of Munchkins Trinity College Dublin. Following the conferral of • St. Patrick — $3,000 for the and Emerald City dwellers on May 9 and 10, as 75 St. Therese School students, grades K- English as a Second Language degrees, Heaney read from his program 8, presented the play “The Wizard of Oz.” Starring were eighth graders: Shanna Maloney poetry. Heaney, who received the 1995 South Bend: as Dorothy, Corey Leffers as the Scarecrow, Nick Ehinger as the Cowardly Lion, Sarah • Little Flower — $10,000 to Nobel Prize in literature, has pub- maintain a sufficient supply of Bartels as the Wicked Witch of the West, Marianne Oxley as Glinda the good witch, lished numerous and wide ranging books of poetry, prose, transla- food for the Food Pantry and Madie Eash as Aunt Em, Jake Malott as Uncle Henry and Megan Cooper as the Wizard. $3,000 to purchase two-three new tions and essays. He visited Notre freezers for the Food Pantry Also starring were seventh-grader John Savieo as the Tinman and Father Dave Ruppert as Dame for a poetry reading in • St. Casimir — $2,500 to 1995, shortly after receiving the improve skills in English, comput- the Mayor of Munchkin City. Nobel Prize, and again in 2003. er and family finance for Cardinal Brady, who was installed as archbishop of Armagh Hispanics • Marian High School, May 2, 1999, after a fire destroyed • St. Patrick/St.Hedwig — Sister Kimberly Mulhearn in 1996, was made a cardinal in Mishawaka — $5,000 for handi- the church and soup kitchen on November. His episcopal ministry $5,000 for tuition subsidy for cap accessibility ramp Sept. 2, 1993. The St. Mary’s professes final vows sending students to local Catholic extends to Catholics on both sides • St. Vincent de Paul, Elkhart Heritage Fund was created of the Irish border, and he played a schools — $8,000 for tuition assistance to through the collaboration and BARTLETT, Ill. — Sister Area: Kimberly Mulhearn will profess prominent and influential role in Hispanic and African-American planning of the late St. Mary’s Northern Ireland’s peace process. • St. Vincent de Paul, Elkhart students pastor, Father Tom O’Connor, and final vows on July 5 at 11 am litur- — $5,000 to help defray expenses gy in Clare Oaks Chapel, Bartlett, The honorary degree ceremony • St. Michael, Plymouth — parishioners using money was preceded by a Mass of of Hispanic activities and pro- $7,500 for tuition assistance received from fire insurance on Ill. grams Sister Kim was born in thanksgiving in the Trinity Chapel the historic church. Since its of Trinity College. Notre Dame’s • Sacred Heart, Warsaw — inception, the St. Mary’s Heritage Chicago, the youngest of the three $5,000 for salary increase of pas- Agencies — $27,250 children of Rose and James. She president, Holy Cross Father John fund has awarded annual grants I. Jenkins presided, and sacred toral minister Fort Wayne: attended Our Lady of the Snows totaling $2,294,764 from interest music was provided by the Notre • Vincent Village — $10,000 to Elementary School and entered gained on the fund’s principal. Dame Folk Choir. provide six hours a week of tutor- the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Schools — $128,750 Established in 1998, the ing, educational and recreational Third Order of St. Francis (SSJ- Families needed for Keough-Naughton Centre is based Fort Wayne: activities for homeless children TOSF) after her graduation from at O’Connell House, a late 18th • Bishop Luers High School — • Catholic Charities — $12,000 exchange students Lourdes High School in 2003. century building on Merrion $25,000 for tuition assistance to provide food to families located Sister Kim is now attending Square. The program enables • Most Precious Blood — in South Bend through Catholic AFS-USA, the leading internation- Indiana University in South Bend Notre Dame’s Irish studies minors $6,000 for financial assistance Charities food pantry al high school student exchange completing a bachelor of science and other undergraduates to study • St. Joseph-Hessen Cassel — • The Franciscan Center — program, needs families in the com- degree in elementary education. in Ireland. Participating students $7,000 for tuition assistance $1,000 for Sack Lunch program munity to host high school students Sister Kim is also part of the take classes with Notre Dame fac- South Bend: • Matthew 25 Health & Dental for an academic year or six months. Franciscan Chords, the Sisters of ulty in the centre as well as cours- • St. Adalbert — $30,000 to Clinic — $2,000 for medications Students arrive in August. St. Joseph of the Third Order of es at University College Dublin, maintain enrollment of current for Burmese patients AFS students come from more St. Francis music group and is the Trinity College Dublin and the Freedom 22 children • ASK Ministries — $1,250 for than 40 countries and represent youngest vowed member of the Ireland’s National College of Art • St. Jude — $2,000 to install medical care for Burmese people many different cultural and socioe- community. conomic backgrounds. Local AFS and Design. security entry to the school South Bend: The institute and centre are • Holy Family — $7,750 for • Christ Child Society — volunteers enroll students in high Family conference to named in honor of Notre Dame financial assistance $1,000 for Layette of Hope pro- school and support students and Trustees and benefactors Donald • Our Lady of Hungary — gram their families to help both gain the feature national speakers Keough and Martin Naughton for $7,000 to retain resource teacher The $3-million endowment most from their experience. In addi- ELGIN, Ill. — The Catholic their support of Irish studies at • Holy Cross — $4,000 for fund was established in 1997 at tion to host families, AFS needs Family Conference in Elgin, Ill. Notre Dame. financial aid the groundbreaking for the new people who are interested in becoming volunteer liaisons to will feature vibrant and captivat- Area: St. Mary’s Catholic Church in ing Catholic speakers who will • St. Aloysius, Yoder — $2,000 downtown Fort Wayne to help work locally with families and their hosted students. provide a fresh and beautiful per- for financial assistance provide financial assistance to the spective to the Catholic faith. • St. Joseph, Garrett — $7,500 poor and needy throughout the Anyone interested in learning more about hosting or volunteering Separate programs are offered for tuition assistance diocese. The St. Mary’s Parish for married and single adults, • St. Monica, Mishawaka — complex was completed in with AFS should call (800) AFS- INFO. teens and children 12 and under. $10,000 for tuition assistance October 1998 and dedicated on Speakers include Johnnette 8 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JUNE 1, 2008 Sister Theresa Renninger leaves legacy after teaching 55 years MYERS RECEIVES ALUMNI AWARD Mary School. Following the two Offer it up. Give it to Jesus.” BY KAY COZAD years there, she was reassigned to Sister Theresa’s heart for the St. Michael’s in Schererville, children and her faith is also AVILLA — Love of children and Ind., where she not only taught embodied every Advent season a heartfelt call to the religious life eighth grade but accepted admin- when she directs the all-school led Franciscan Sister of the istrative duties as principal as project of memorizing the Sacred Heart Theresa Renninger well. By then she had earned her Christmas story in the Gospel of to her teaching career that cur- master’s degree in education Luke. rently spans 55 years. Though she administration and supervision “It’s my effort to keep Christ plans to retire at the end of this from Purdue University. in Christmas,” she says, adding school year from her teaching Then in 1972, after eight years joyfully that this year all the chil- position at St. Mary of the at St. Michael’s, this respected dren in the school achieved their Assumption School, Avilla, educator and administrator goal and received a special where she has been teacher and accepted the principal’s seat at St. Christmas ornament. principal, she doesn’t plan to Charles Borromeo School in Fort The staff and students at St. retire from life. Wayne, where she remained for Mary’s will honor the legacy of Sister Theresa is third of nine 13 years. In 1985 she returned to love Sister Theresa leaves behind surviving children of the close- Avilla, where she was welcomed by creating an academic scholar- knit and deeply devout family of back with open arms as she had ship in her name. DENNIS FECH Henry and Cecilia and was raised left her spiritual and academic Kathy Garlitz, principal at the Ryan Myers was named on a farm in Hoagland. Inspired mark on the grandparents and SISTER THERESA RENNINGER school, says, “I love sister to by the sisters who taught her parents of some of the children death. She was my mentor. She is recipient of the Central throughout her elementary school she teaches now. that, like her namesake, St. dearly loved by everybody. They Catholic Alumni years at St. Joseph School-Hessen “I love the kids,” this humble Therese of the Child Jesus, the think of her with great awe and Cassel and her own dear aunt, servant says with an audible smile Little Flower, she doesn’t always respect.” Association Award of $500. Sister Theresa eagerly entered the in her voice, adding, “I think the accomplish great things, but all The scholarship will assist The award was presented convent of the Franciscan Sisters kids kind of love me, too.” the small things she does for financially burdened students of the Sacred Heart following At St. Mary’s, Sister Theresa God. “Everything there is, I do receive a Catholic education at by Bishop Dwenger high school graduation. Three assumed administrative responsi- for him,” she says with quiet con- St. Mary’s School. Principal J. Fred Tone dur- years later she professed final bilities and served the school as viction. Sister Theresa is humbled by vows on June 21, 1953. True to principal until 1999. Currently Many of the small things she the educational possibilities this ing the baccalaureate her calling, the Sister attended St. she teaches religion class at the does makes St. Mary’s the scholarship will offer future gen- Francis College in Joliette, Ill., middle school level and tutors the enriched environment it is, erations, saying, “This is the best Honors night on May 21. during her novitiate and earned younger students as well. She including working in the library gift. It’s for the children.” her degree in education and histo- lives in the convent there with and organizing the youth games Sister Theresa, beloved ry. one other sister. for the annual Labor Day teacher and religious, will remain Her illustrious teaching career Her love of teaching became Festival. She enjoys sharing her in Avilla and is adamant that she RTL SCHOLARSHIP began in 1953 at St. Joseph evident this past year when she faith as she teaches confirmation will not be retiring, but rather be School in Peru, Ill., where she was nominated by a student for class and assists with the second recycled following this school AWARDED enjoyed teaching second-and- the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South graders’ first Communion prepa- year. “I will continue to volunteer third graders. In 1957, she moved Bend’s Light of Learning Award ration. at the school and Sacred Heart to Avilla and taught at St. Mary and by staff and parents for the Sister Theresa, an avid reader, (Provena) nursing home. I’d do of the Assumption School until 21 Alive Golden Apple Award. “I has also developed computerized anything for the kids.” 1962. Of her first of two appoint- was humbled,” the Franciscan exams for over 200 books on the She looks forward to a more ments there she says with pride, Sister says on receiving recogni- lives of saints for use in her mid- flexible schedule where she can “I taught first, second and third tion for her service to the stu- dle school religion classes. While “do things that come up,” includ- grade all in one classroom.” dents. passing on her love of God ing gathering more often with her Another move took her to Park It’s no secret that her faith is through her teaching she reminds still close-knit family. Forest, Ill., where she became the what makes her the beloved students who struggle, “If some- beloved first-grade teacher at St. teacher that she is. She confesses thing is hard, don’t complain.
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would make our life comfortable child for about half an hour, but BY JENNIFER MURRAY with each other as a family.” the rest of the time they are work- Ann said her parents were ing on their own. YODER — In 1991, very few quiet about her decision. Now A couple times a month, Catholic parents chose to home- they are outspoken advocates of Janeen, the second oldest Baxter school their children. But Ann homeschooling. Her sisters said daughter, takes one of her broth- Baxter began studying education they would never homeschool. ers, Joe or Nick, to the Women’s topics on the news as her daugh- However, three of her sisters Care Center to babysit while the ter, Alisha, was approaching changed their minds and are part women attend parenting classes. school age. Ann noticed some- of the growing homeschool This flexibility is one benefit thing the Democrats and movement. of homeschooling, but it is not Republicans seemed to have in Ann recalls taking her children the greatest one. As Ray com- common: they “don’t care to Kmart during the day, and mented, “We know what’s going whether anybody’s kids learn strangers would approach her, into their heads. ... Our values are anything ... teachers have a lot wondering why her children were being put into them.” more to do than teach ... They not in school. “Is that legal?” Ann added, “I think for me, it gave them an impossible job.” they would ask. A few years later, is character. I want my children Ann said, “I had read home- they would nod and say, “I know to have good characters and know school families were stronger and someone who homeschools.” their faith. I want them to not just closer.” Even so, the task of While it has become more go to church every Sunday but homeschooling a child could be acceptable today, it can still be know why they go to church JENNIFER MURRAY overwhelming, especially in overwhelming. Ann advises new every Sunday. It’s a hope. There’s The Baxter family poses for a photo at their Yoder home. 1991. families to become involved in no guarantee. ... And I want my “I went to a convention (for the various homeschool associa- kids to be proud of their faith. ... I homeschooling) and there were tions. She recommends the want to fill their heads full of so many books,” she said. Ann NICHE organization for Catholic They also make use of tutors If they don’t finish their work good Catholics. ... So I want them felt overwhelmed by the choices families. There is also a newslet- for English and math for the older or if it doesn’t meet standards, to feel proud of their ancestors in as she wondered which were best. ter called Homemade News, children and several of the they don’t get their “paycheck.” the faith.” She called the only Catholic which is very helpful. Baxters go to a “cottage” where Although most families begin It is this ability to incorporate woman she knew who was home- The associations offer a num- they learn Latin with other home- their school day in the morning, family and faith values into the schooling her children for advice. ber of programs, so homeschool school students. Ann has found the afternoon curriculum that makes home- The other woman suggested a children can get together. Lack of After 16 years of homeschool- works best for her family. The schooling such an attractive Catholic series she used. socialization is often a concern ing, the Baxters have learned older students begin around 10 choice to so many families. Ann noted that there seems to for people who are not familiar from previous mistakes. Ann a.m. “Our school day officially be a difference in the style of the with homeschooling. However admitted, “My number one mis- starts at noon.” curriculum that Catholic and these children have plenty of take was I wasn’t hard enough on The youngest children are Evangelical parents use. Many opportunity for socializing and my oldest daughter. We let her down for a nap at this time, and For information on the Catholic Evangelicals prefer thematic stud- enriching activities from proms, slide a lot. ... We corrected it.” she gives her son, T.K., who will homeschooling organization, ies whereas most Catholics Ann poetry reading groups, field trips, Ray explained, “I’m principal. be starting school next year, NICHE, call Grace Johnson at knows choose books and a syl- ballroom dancing, dog training, I motivate them to get things something to keep him occupied. (260) 747-6077 or e-mail her at labus. With the theme approach, sports, volunteer work and many, done.” Ann says she works with each [email protected]. Ann said, “Mom would make a many more choices. whole curriculum based on a The associations help, but the rock.” She felt this placed too task of learning is still centered in much work on the mother rather the home in the day-to-day activi- ASSOCIATES RENEW COMMITMENTS than the child. ties. Many families who choose “We’re much more structured. to homeschool have a number of Sister Gloria Ann Fiedler, We want some accountability on children. Ann is currently expect- through her work with Young where we’ve been,” Ann said. ing their ninth child. Alisha is in There are a variety of choices college now and this year, four of Adult and Campus Ministry, today which can supplement the the children are homeschooling. began an associates group in learning from DVD lectures to Next year, five of the Baxter chil- tutors to cottages where a teacher dren will be homeschooling. Fort Wayne for her congrega- instructs home school students on Ann explains, “When you subjects such as Latin. homeschool, you teach your kids tion a few years ago. Each When Ann was first thinking to teach themselves as soon as year, Sister Gloria Ann about homeschooling, her hus- you can: to read directions, know band, Ray, was supportive. He what that publisher wants. returns from San Antonio, said, “I was okay with it as far as Sometimes I have to help them Texas, for a day of reflection I remember ... I never really told but for the most part, I teach her what to do ... just whatever them to do it themselves.” and Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The associates renewed their commitments to poverty, simplicity, charity and aban- donment to divine provi- dence. 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BY MARK WEBER dously persuasive. An example of extreme preju- dice against Catholics is a cartoon FORT WAYNE — Two four let- by Thomas Nast depicting ter words. The first is found in Catholic bishops as crocodiles, songs, sonnets and even skywrit- drawn so cleverly that the mitres ing as a pledge of everlasting of the bishops are seen as the romance. The second is found in powerful jaws of creeping croco- graffiti, vandalism, fighting, ter- diles set to devour American fami- rorism and other examples of the lies. dark side of human nature. Thomas Nast (1840-1902) was In Fort Wayne’s Cathedral a gifted artist who is known as the Museum expressions of each are father of American political car- found side by side. tooning. His work provided strong The embodiment of a mother’s support for the North in the love for her son is seen in a dia- American Civil War. Nast did not mond embedded in the the base of always have poison in his pen. He a chalice. The diamond is from the gave us the rounded, plump and wedding ring of Margaret D’Arcy, jolly version of Santa Claus and mother of Bishop John M. originated the elephant and don- D’Arcy, and the chalice was a gift key to represent the American for his first Mass. On reflection, political parties. this object d’art symbolizes more But when it came to the Irish, than the love of mother to son; it Nast went into vampire mode and also brings to mind spousal love, drew them as chimpanzees. He family love, the love of God believed that the well-organized shown by providing the means to Irish immigrant communities in This Thomas Nast cartoon appeared in Harper’s Weekly, May 8, 1875. It shows American bishops as crocodiles keep a son in seminary, and final- New York led to political corrup- creeping up on American families. In the background are buildings with Vatican flags. This issue of Harper’s is ly, supreme love, demonstrated in tion and that the religion the Irish on display in the Cathedral Museum with other anti-Catholic literature. the sacrifice of the Mass when the brought with them threatened chalice is used. American government with papal What about hatred — why does control. from around 1250 AD. A papal Had it not been for the fore- Widmann, present curator, who the museum portray that? It por- Upon entering the Cathedral ring cast for Pope Julius II dates sight of Msgr. Thomas L. Durkin, ripened thought into action by cre- trays hatred because it happens Museum, one sees objects of his- back to 1503. cathedral rector, 1956-77, this ating a splendid museum that is a and particularly because books torical interest which were actual- It is believed that most of the priceless collection of irreplace- unique point of interest for the and cartoons expressing hatred for ly in use when the diocese was most valuable museum artifacts able objects and historical guide- diocese and the city of Fort the Catholic faith challenged formed; the prie dieu of its first were acquired by Bishop Joseph posts would not exist. It was he Wayne. Father John F. Noll to respond to bishop, John Henry Luers and the Dwenger, second bishop of the who acquired and stored the grow- The Cathedral Museum is such attacks by founding Our writing desk of Msgr. Julian diocese, when he led a pilgrimage ing collection in various locations, located in the Archbishop Noll Sunday Visitor. Benoit, builder of the Cathedral of to Lourdes in 1874. Among these at the time, reminding seminarian Catholic Center at 915 S. Clinton Cartoons can be like ants at a the Immaculate Conception. are rare oil paintings looted by Phillip Widmann of the impor- St. It is open Tuesday through picnic: unwanted but impossible Other rare items in the museum Napoleon’s soldiers and sold off at tance of preserving the collection. Friday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. to ignore, and depending upon the predate the diocese by centuries. the time of Bishop Dwenger’s This advice was heard by the There is no admission charge. slant taken by the artist, tremen- The oldest artifact there is a Bible tour. right person; it was Father Northwest Indiana shrine depicts Christ’s Passion
shrine is the way that is has been BY MICHELLE DONAGHEY designed. All of the landscaping For more information on The Shrine appears as if one has stepped of Christ’s Passion, call (219) ST. JOHN — “Come to the back in time to when Jesus was 365-6010. Driving directions Shrine of Christ’s Passion — alive, with its rock filled resting from the east advises visitors to where lives are changed one soul places and foliage. Visitors will take I-80/I-94 West toward at a time,” says a brochure also find while walking down the Chicago South U.S. 41 (Exit 2) describing the interactive half- stamped concrete trail that they merging into Indianapolis mile pathway shrine that begins cannot see the next station easily Boulevard. Indianapolis with the Last Supper and ends at as the shrine design is not totally Boulevard becomes Wicker the Garden of Gethsemane. flat, but is set with rolling hills so Avenue in St. John. Arrive at the Designed to be a place for one is not distracted. The path- Shrine of Christ’s Passion just reflection for those of all faiths, way is also illuminated, which before you reach U.S. 231. The Shrine of Christ’s Passion, will allow for early evening located just off U.S. 41 in north- walks and reflection. Music play- west Indiana about a mile south ing softly in the background only of 93rd Avenue, is expected to adds to the experience. draw people from all over the Those who feel that they can- world and rightly so. Scheduled not maneuver the walkway due to PHOTOS BY MICHELLE DONAGHEY to open at the end of June, it is disability or age can request to One of the tour guides stands in front of The Last Supper which has yet well worth the time and the ride in a golf cart upon request to include the bronze statues when this photo was taken in late April of expense to take a trip to the when volunteers are available. northwest Indiana area to see it. The shrine is handicap accessible this year. A project that has taken and shelter and water are avail- around seven years to complete, able halfway along the pathway. the shrine features Jesus’ and books including Nativity sets, the shrine includes life-size Tours will also be available when Ascension into heaven and has religious art, jewelry and carvings bronze statues that depict the 14 volunteers are on-hand to provide Jesus rising 30 feet above the and gift sets. Hours are Monday Stations of the Cross plus four them for groups at request. Tours ground. through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 religious scenes, which include and tour buses and field trips are The Sanctity of Life Shrine, p.m. All of the proceeds support The Last Supper, The Garden at welcome and encouraged. which is also located at the the upkeep and maintenance of Gethsemane, the resurrected Each of the 40 statues is beau- Shrine of Christ’s Passion north The Shrine of Christ’s Passion. Christ and the Ascension. Those tiful and unique. Commissioned of the gift shop, depicts a statue Not far down U.S. 41 a short who visit walk from station to by Mickey Wells, an Amarillo of a weeping Jesus holding an drive from The Shrine of Christ’s station, with each station offering artist and gallery owner noted he unborn aborted baby which will Passion is also the Marian a push-button audio reflection hopes that they will “enlighten bring many to tears. Wayside Shrine, which has been recorded by recognized Chicago viewers to the pain, suffering and In addition to the Shrine of visited by thousands since the Engraved with the words in Latin, broadcaster Bill Curtis and a sacrifice that have been endured Christ’s Passion, located on the 1950s. There you will find a “Innocent of the blood of this just prayer. for all men.” same grounds is a one-of-a-kind beautiful statue of Mary, hand- man,” the station of Pilate’s court What is so unique and beauti- The first station is Pilate’s religious gift store, which offers a carved, which was imported from has a bronze statue of Pilate with ful about the half-mile pathway Court while the end of the trail at wide variety of inspirational gifts Italy. Jesus. JUNE 1, 2008 SUMMER TRAVEL 11 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods offers affordable summer getaway for travelers, pilgrims who are looking for a unique experience
BY DAVE COX destination for travelers and pil- important to all people, not just Tours “on-your-own” also can be times of the year but only with grims who are looking for some- Catholics. enjoyed with a hand-held advance arrangements. Visit thing that differs from the glitzy The Blessed Sacrament Chapel recorder that explains various www.whiteviolet.org for addition- SAINT MARY-OF-THE- neon lights of the usual tourist is separate from the church of the stopping points along the route. al details. There is a nominal fee WOODS — What would you like attractions. Immaculate Conception. It is very Also, for those who might be for most workshops. to do for an economical, relaxing, Visitors from throughout ornate with colorful stained-glass unable to tour the grounds, a 30- Limited housing is available at educational summer vacation? Indiana and Illinois have made windows and unique marble minute video features many of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, but Visit a place with paved pathways their way to Saint Mary-of-the- craftsmanship. Visitors may join the places along tour routes. ample hotel space in various price suitable for jogging, biking and Woods, with a notable increase sisters in the presence of the body White Violet Center for Eco- ranges is available in Terre Haute, walking? Take a nature walk and since St. Mother Theodore’s can- of Christ for quiet prayer. Justice is one of the busier desti- which is only four miles away. learn about plants native to onization. Others have come from The Heritage Museum is also nations at Saint Mary-of-the- Indiana? Develop a greater under- more distant places, including popular for visitors. It helps tell Woods and not just for the herd standing of organic farming and several foreign countries. the story of the congregation’s of 50-plus alpacas, which is a biodynamic crops? Enjoy a spiri- A highlight of any visit is the early years through video, dis- very popular draw. A nature trail tual connection with God and interim shrine of St. Mother plays of various items and photo- is located on the grounds along earth in the presence of a saint? Theodore Guérin in the church of graphs. The museum is in with a wetland restoration proj- Then Saint Mary-of-the- the Immaculate Conception. Providence Center next to the gift ect, natural forest land, organic Woods, home of the Sisters of Pilgrims may walk up to the shop. Providence Center is the crops, a reflection pond for some Providence and their foundress, handmade walnut coffin and rest most common starting point for special quiet time and a farmer’s St. Mother Theodore Guérin, their hands on it while they pray tours of the grounds, various market each Wednesday after- For more information about a sum- might be your affordable vacation for St. Mother Theodore’s inter- shrines, unique architecture and noon during the growing season. mer getaway to Saint Mary-of- opportunity. Easily reachable cessory assistance. There will be the places to be seen within the Also, White Violet Center has the-Woods, call (812) 535-3131, within four hours from nearly an opportunity to learn about how many buildings at Saint Mary-of- numerous workshops throughout or visit the congregation’s Web every area of Indiana, Saint she lived her life, why her life is the-Woods. the year. Volunteers may be able site at Mary-of-the-Woods has become a relevant today and why her life is Guided tours are available. to work in the garden at certain www.SistersofProvidence.org. St. Michael the Archangel Church SITES TO SEE IN THE DIOCESE
BY FRANCIE HOGAN
day trip away lies Madison, a beautiful his- Atoric town where shop- ping, antiques and magnificent architecture await. Nearly every building in the historic downtown district is a brick building that has been preserved and renovat- ed. The hilly countryside offers one of Indiana’s finest state parks, Clifty Falls, with many miles of trails and beautiful waterfalls, and the Ohio River makes a gorgeous backdrop to it all. A trip to Madison is a pleas- ant weekend excursion. Madison was populated as TODAY’S CATHOLIC ARCHIVE early as 1806, and officially The Grotto of Our Lady at the University of Notre Dame is a highlight on incorporated on April 1, 1809. It the campus. had rich early years due to heavy river traffic along the Ohio River and its position as an entry point into the Indiana Territory along the historic Old Michigan Road. Madison’s days as a leading Indiana city were numbered, however, when river traffic declined and new railroads built between Louisville, Indianapolis, and Cincinnati tapped into Madison’s trade network. As a result, Madison went into an eco- nomic and growth decline. Today, the town’s previous misfortune FRANCIE HOGAN leaves a preserved collection of early 19th century architecture in St. Michael the Archangel Church is one of 16 historic properties found in the Federal and Greek Revival Madison, Ind. The Ohio river town offers a variety of shopping, dining styles. and historic sites. Among the 16 historic proper- ties owned and operated by Madison to build the Madison- point for significant events in the Historic Madison, Inc. is St. Indianapolis Railroad. It is said life of the Catholic community. Michael the Archangel Church that the stones from the railroad As a result of the renewed liturgy located at 521 East Third Street. “cuts” were used to construct the of Vatican II in the 1960s the The land for St. Michael the gothic style edifice. local Catholic community moved Archangel Church was donated Although it is uncertain who to one church facility concept. by John McIntyre in two lots in designed the church, the young With that came the decision of 1837 and 1838. St. Michael Francis Costigan, architect and the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Catholic Church, the second old- builder, a member of the pioneer and the local parish to discontin- est surviving Catholic Church in parish, is considered by many to ue use of St. Michael Church. Indiana, is an important architec- have been involved with the Although no religious ceremonies tural, historic, and artistic treas- design and building of the can be held in the church, the ure of both Madison and Indiana. church. Costigan would later building continues to be used for In its infancy, the church wel- design and build many other cultural presentations and special TODAY’S CATHOLIC ARCHIVE comed immigrants, particularly Madison buildings. events throughout the year. The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne offers pam- of Irish descent, who came to St. Michael served as a focal phlets for self-guided tours. 12 SUMMER TRAVEL JUNE 1, 2008 ST. LOUIS ACADEMY STUDENTS VISIT MARIA STEIN, RELICS MUSEUM Ancilla grounds offer a place for quiet, reflection
BY MICHELLE DONAGHEY
ANCILLA — It may be a bit of a drive from Fort Wayne and a short jaunt from the South Bend- Mishawaka area, but it is well worth the gas money and the time when looking for beauty and reli- gious quiet reflection. Located not far off U.S. 30 near Plymouth, the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ-Ancilla College grounds offer beauty, peacefulness and history to those who stop for a visit for a short MICHELLE CASTLEMAN time or for a full day. Anyone who has visited the grounds and the Principal Carolyn Kirkendall, staff and students in grades chapel will tell you that it is a 1-6 from St. Louis Academy recently took a pilgrimage place everyone should see — and should visit time and time again. through the countryside adorned by a continuous skyline “This is a special place that of churches on their way to Maria Stein, Ohio. They families can share and singles can sit and reflect and pray, taking in toured the grounds, chapels and museum of Catholic the beauty and history,” said Julie relics. Maria Stein means “Mary of the Rock.” The title Dowd, communications director. A rich source of architectural refers to a shrine honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary in beauty and Poor Handmaid histo- northwest Switzerland. ry, the Ancilla Domini Chapel is a wonderful haven for prayer. The chapel dates back to its dedication on May 24, 1923 with roots that go further back to 1868 when the first eight sisters settled near Fort Wayne. It was later in 1918 when property was pur- chased just beyond Donaldson for rest, relaxation and retreat. Once a person has seen the chapel for the first time, he or she will wish to return again to visit to take in all of its beauty and will find more to see. The neo-Gothic columns reach toward God in heaven and are decorated with ancient Greek and Roman design. The German MICHELLE DONAGHEY CNS PHOTO BY GREGG MCINTOSH, THE MICHIGAN CATHOLIC baroque style of stained glass win- The Ancilla Domini Chapel contains this beautiful carving of the dows enhance the beauty of the People pray and leave prayer requests at the tomb of Capuchin Father Annunciation, located above the main altar. Solanus Casey at St. Bonaventure Monastery in Detroit. In 1995 he was chapel as well as the unique ceil- declared venerable, one of the first steps toward canonization. ing which features images of angels supporting Mary as queen. Those who come to see the and were blessed in April 1925. entrance and a wind spinner will chapel can receive a brochure Convent Ancilla Domini has also provide a restful mini-retreat Catholic destinations upon entering the worship space, served as the spiritual and admin- area. which is “a place of prayer for all istrative center for the Poor For those who do not know, the For travelers taking in the fun at then head to downtown Detroit faiths who study at Ancilla Handmaids in the American labyrinth is an ancient prayer tool, Holiday World’s top rated roller and then north a few blocks to College, attend programs at Province. In the 1980s the convent which has been a part of Christian coasters and water park in Santa the The Solanus Casey Center, Lindenwood or live at the Maria was converted into the PHJC cultures for millennia. The Claus, Ind., in southern Indiana, The Providence of Saint Joseph Center.” The brochure is extreme- Ministry Center, housing college Lindenwood labyrinth is an 11-cir- or the historical Abraham Lincoln of The Capuchin Order. ly helpful in pointing out all of the classrooms, Lindenwood offices, cuit labyrinth with grassy walking boyhood attractions, a few miles Solanus Casey, who is venera- significance and beauty that you Maria Center apartments and paths surrounded by brick, mod- east is St. Meinrad Archabbey, ble has ties to Huntington — he will observe within its walls. administrative offices. Amid the eled after the one found on the which also owns and operates lived at St. Felix Friary for some One of the most beautiful is the activities of the Center the Sisters floor of the Chartes Cathedral in Abbey Press. The Web site, time in the 1940s. The Solanus Annunciation scene above the live, pray and minister as they France. Walking the labyrinth is www.saintmeinrad.edu will lead Casey Center is a place that main altar, which is imported have for the past 80-plus years. body prayer and meditation. Those visitors to the attractions. explores the lives of contempo- carved work. It is significant in the Lindenwood, which is also on who walk take time for reflection, “Visitors are welcome at Saint rary saintly figures. Father reason that it symbolizes the sis- the grounds is an ecumenical cen- seeking the guidance of the Holy Meinrad Archabbey,” the Web Solanus Casey’s tomb is in the ters’ charism and name with Mary ter located at the PHJC Ministry Spirit. site says. “You can join the St. Bonaventure Church. responding humbly to participate Center nestled among rural wood- Visitors to Lindenwood’s monks any day at prayer or Mass The Web site, www.solanus- in God’s plan of redemption. lands and meadows, also offering labyrinth can pick up a pamphlet in the Archabbey Church or tour center.org, says, “Inspired by the The stained glass windows, a peaceful and spiritual atmos- that offers basic approaches to the the historic buildings and peace- holy life of Father Solanus, the which were designed in Munich, phere. Just this year in May, a new labyrinth, use of the labyrinth and ful campus. Solanus Center leads visitors on a Germany, bring awe and reflection seven-circuit outdoor labyrinth, comments on others’ experiences. “You might also wish to visit spiritual journey and continues with such depictions as Christ which is located to the east of These can be found at the Ministry the beautiful Monte Cassino the work of spiritual develop- blessing the sick, St. Ann, and Villa Maria and the Prayer Center. Shrine, located about a mile ment, charity and social justice Mary’s mother with Mary as a Garden, was completed. Dowd said that those who wish away. If you have more time, that was the essence of the life of young girl and the Assumption of The labyrinth has a beautifully to visit this summer should call consider attending a retreat given Father Solanus.” Mary into heaven. laid-out landscaped meditative beforehand as major construction by one of the monks.” Right outside the gift shop, Outdoors on the grounds, visi- space. Those who enter the projects are now underway at one will find a wooden carving tors can walk the Stations of the labyrinth from the Prayer Garden (574) 936-9936. Tours can be Solanus Casey Center of Father Solanus, crafted by Ss. Cross made of cut stone construc- will enjoy the beauty of the flow- arranged upon request. The recep- Peter and Paul Parish, tion, which are built on 6x6-foot ers and grasses as they make their tion desk is available at the center If plans take travelers to the Huntington, pastor, Capuchin concrete slab foundations covered journey. Once reaching the center, from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. every day Detroit area to visit the rich his- Father Ron Rieder, who, as a by ventilated glass. The unique those who have walked the of the week for questions and or tory stored at the Henry Ford novice, knew Father Solanus. and exquisite outdoor Stations labyrinth will be able to rest on a information. Maps are also avail- Museum and Greenfield Village, were completed on Dec. 19, 1924 bench. Two benches at the able in this building. JUNE 1, 2008 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 13
EDITORIAL Good ol’ summertime vacations COMMENTARY e enter summertime once again, a time which offers many a TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. Wchance for vacation and leisure time. It is important to keep in mind that this opportunity to take some time to slow down a bit is Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, not simply an indulgence for which one should feel completely IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] guilt-ridden. Rather, vacation and leisure time are essential elements to the healthy (and holy) living out of human life. Our Holy Father, Pope Benedict, during his own vacation a cou- While waiting outside Richard’s judged by the crimes of a few, and ple of years ago stated, “In the world in which we live, the need to The shepherds of restaurant, an elderly man came up yet they answer the call God has be physically and mentally replenished has become as it were our church to me. He made small talk with me placed on their lives. I was never essential, especially to those who dwell in cities where the often as I smiled politely. I told him I was prouder to be a Catholic than at that The recent visit of our Holy meeting a friend, and I asked the moment while I waited for my long- frenzied pace of life leaves little room for silence, reflection and older man if he knew Father Pfister. time friend to arrive. relaxing contact with nature. Moreover, holidays are days on Father leaves us as Catholics with many thoughts to ponder. His visit Because Huntington is a small Each day, I pray for all of the which we can give even more time to prayer, reading and medita- brought hope that our church is still town, I guess I figured that he priests God placed in my life. I also tion on the profound meaning of life in the peaceful context of our standing strong, even with the scan- would immediately know the priest. pray for healing for our church and own family and loved ones.” So, far from being an unnecessary dals that seemed to shake our faith. We began talking and he told me I believe that our church will prevail extravagance or indulgence, vacation time is a necessary part of As a victim of childhood trauma, I that he was afraid of Catholic through this time. I pray for healing our human life for the replenishing of body, soul and spirit. was in awe at how our “Papa” priests and actually thought they, for anyone who has suffered from However, notice what our Holy Father is telling us about the spoke to victims who were molested including the pope, were all child trauma as a child. I pray the Lord nature of vacations. He is saying that these times should truly be by priests. The love, compassion molesters. I smiled at him and told will heal hearts and give us the will- times of rest, prayer, time with family and meditation, among other and prayers for healing took my him briefly of my past abuse and ingness to forgive, so we can heal. breath away. that I was healed by Jesus through Raquel Hanic things. The danger for all of us is that our vacations become an the hands of many priests. I told Fort Wayne even more frenzied affair than our daily life, leaving us more tired I was not molested by a priest but by individuals who I knew, him that I am so grateful for the and depleted than before. The very purpose of our vacations some of whom were family mem- priests who helped me along my Heart camp concerns should be to replenish us and especially to allow ourselves to be journey toward healing. He was bers. My healing has been long and The article “Goshen senior has replenished spiritually by God. at times unbearable. I have a differ- speechless after my comment. He apologized to me and also said, “I ‘heart’ for youth” that ran in the ent story than those abused in the May 25 issue of Today’s Catholic church, but nonetheless, there were know God says do not judge.” I nodded in agreement, and we shook was in no way an endorsement for Finding Catholicism in our travels deep wounds that needed to be Catholic Heart Work Camp. healed. hands as we went our separate In this week’s issue, Today’s Catholic offers some suggested ways. Cindy Black, diocesan director I was reminded of the hardships for the Office of Youth Ministry and short trips and an additional Catholic dimension. Listed are nearby our priests endure when I had an I walked into the restaurant that shrines, pilgrimage spots and tourist destinations. A place to morning deeply sad. I was sad that Spiritual Formation, has serious encounter in Huntington, a few concerns about the organization and recharge our batteries and replenish the spirit does not necessarily weeks ago. I was meeting my long- we do not hear all of the wonderful things that many of our priests do cautions parish youth groups about have to be far from home. Last week’s issue contained the time friend and former spiritual taking teens to these camps. For Summer Mass Guide, which offers Mass times and parish activi- advisor for breakfast. I arrived at for us. I thought about all of the times that Father Pfister was there more information, feel free to con- ties across the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. And mixing in the meeting before Father Pfister tact her at (260) 422-4611 or did and decided to wait outside to for me. I began to realize how much a Catholic destination, as well as keeping God in our vacation our priests go through. They are [email protected]. plans, might just be another traveler’s delight. greet him. ‘Praise the name of the Lord’ As a sign of reverence, the Hebrew people refrained from A day in the life of a prison inmate speaking the name of God aloud. (Some of the Dead Sea Scrolls substitute four dots for the letters YHWH, not even writing the very now and then the upstairs and 25 downstairs. name). opportunity arises to step My group passed out the gifts The second commandment prescribes respect for the Lord’s Eout of one’s comfort zone. to the prisoners, who were com- MANY name (Ex 20:7). And in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, it Recently I had the opportunity to manded to stay on their bunks, states: “‘The Lord’s name is holy.’ For this reason man must not step out of my comfort zone and and then the ministry group gath- abuse it. He must keep it in mind in silent, loving adoration. He be part of a corporal act of mercy ered on the first level. We sang a HATS will not introduce it into his speech except to bless, praise, and — visit the imprisoned. few hymns and a few chose to glorify it” (2143). In addition, the catechism relates: “The second The days leading up to the give witness talks. Two of the most compelling commandment forbids the abuse of God’s name, i.e., every visit to the prison, I would ask BY TIM JOHNSON improper use of the names of God, Jesus Christ, but also of the myself, “What am I doing?” But talks from my group came from Virgin Mary and all the saints” (2146). still, there was a tugging, a call- missionaries who had been incar- ing perhaps, that enticed me to cerated themselves. One is now a The feast of the Holy Name has been celebrated in the Roman also offered that opportunity. follow through with this venture, pastor in Bikers for Jesus. Catholic liturgical calendar, at least at local level, since the end of The Friday after the prison this ministry. Another had a voice that could the fifteenth century. The veneration of the Holy Name was visit an envelope in the mail that The words of Lemuel Vega qualify him for “American Idol.” extended to the whole Roman Catholic Church in 1721, during the day came from the Paulists dis- impacted me as he talked about Both were able to connect with cussing their prison ministry. Is pontificate of Innocent XIII. And in some locales, this coming the Christmas Behind Bars mis- the prisoners in the sense, “I’ve that a message from the Holy June 8 is designated as Holy Name Sunday. The celebrations of sion and ministry both after Mass been there, I’ve been in your Spirit? the Holy Name of Jesus and of Mary have been held on different and then personally outside of St. shoes; there is hope — but that As the St. Aloysius contingen- dates throughout the church year. The feast of the Holy Name of Aloysius Church. I instantly hope is in Christ.” cy regrouped after the gifts were Mary is observed Sept. 12. thought, “This would make a The prisoners seemed espe- delivered to the prisoners, most But unlike our Jewish ancestors, the names of God, Jesus great story.” cially receptive of the message. said, “I’d do this again,” despite Christ, Mary and many of the saints have become too common- Despite a few misgivings I had During one witness talk, I some of the uncertainties or fears place to express emotion, surprise, frustration, anger, outrage and during the week, I kept thinking, noticed a prisoner trying to catch we may have carried into the remorse in our daily conversations, to name but a few misuses. “Jesus was in jail. Who visited my attention. I think he just want- prison. (See Sirach 23:9-15). Such usage often is mindless with the name him?” and found myself praying ed me to acknowledge him with a Truly we left getting as much, of Lord evoked from our lips with little or no thought. Even in text in front of the Blessed Sacrament smile. Other prisoners, as we if not more from this ministry, in the Chapel of the Good moved the large carts filled with messaging, the abbreviation “OMG” is used to exclaim “Oh my than perhaps the prisoners, and a Shepherd in the Archbishop Noll gifts across the prison grounds, God!” Abuse of the name of God also is prevalent in movies, and feeling of knowing the Holy Catholic Center asking for guid- would wave to us from their win- on television and radio. In fact, foul language and the use of four- Spirit is at work in each of us if ance. dows, attempting to get a wave letter words are restricted more by the broadcast industry than say- we allow ourselves to be the At first, I thought St. Aloysius back, some acknowledgment ing the names of God and Mary. The “Hail Mary pass,” for exam- hands and feet of Christ. and just a few others would be from those on the outside. ple, has become synonymous with football coverage. And as far as doing it again, I helping with the ministry. In Days after the visit, I found There’s a pressing need to respect the names of God, Mary and suspect an even larger group from total, 132 people from all parts of my mind racing, “What else can the saints in all our conversations, both in thought and spoken St. Aloysius will be on hand for Indiana and from all different be done for these prisoners?” word. the next visit to prison May 31 Christian faiths — Amish, Bikers Perhaps that uneasiness is the and June 1. for Jesus, Seventh Day Holy Spirit, according to some of Adventists, etc. — volunteered our diocesan department heads. their evening. We were broken The State of Indiana welcomes Today’s Catholic editorial board consists of Bishop John M. D’Arcy, into groups of 11 with that group faith groups to take initiatives Tim Johnson is editor of Today’s Ann Carey, Don Clemmer, Father Mark Gurtner, Father Michael Heintz, visiting four pods in a jail dorm. into the prison system, to offer Catholic newspaper and music Tim Johnson and Vince LaBarbera. Each pod had 50 prisoners, 25 hope. The New Castle facility director at St. Aloysius, Yoder. 14 COMMENTARY JUNE 1, 2008 Immigrants and taxes CATEQUIZ’EM By Dominic Camplisson Perceived myth: Immigrants don’t Studies show that immigrants con- pay taxes. tribute more in taxes and Social Every D Day the Catequiz’em marks the day with a D quiz that is so easy, Security payments than they con- Known fact: Immigrants pay because all of the answers begin with D. taxes, in the form of income, prop- sume in public resources. The IMMIGRATION: erty, sales and taxes at the federal most authoritative study conducted and state level. As far as income by the National Research Council MYTHS 1.The good thief’s name,according to tradition,was: tax payments go, sources vary in found that the average immigrant a.Decius their accounts, but a range of stud- pays nearly $1,800 per year more AND FACTS b.Dismas ies find that immigrants pay than he or she uses in services c.Distum between $90 and $140 billion a such as education and healthcare. BY THE INDIANA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE year in federal, state and local In addition, the Social Security 2.A title given (ironically) to Henry VIII before he broke with Rome: system reaps the biggest windfall taxes. Undocumented immigrants the economy by working in jobs a.Divorcing Dilettante from taxes paid by immigrants; the pay income taxes as well, as evi- and performing services vital to b.Defender of the faith Social Security Administration denced by the Social Security our way of life and contribute to reports that it holds approximately c.Disser of the monasteries Administration’s “suspense file” the common good through their $420 billion from the earnings of (taxes that cannot be matched to service and their taxes. immigrants who are not in a posi- 3.Another name for the Ten Commandments is workers’ names and social security Quote: “The right of the family tion to claim benefits. (Testimony a.Decapolis numbers), which grew by $20 bil- to a life worthy of human dignity by Social Security Administration lion between 1990 and 1998. is recognized.” — “Rerum b.Deuteronomy March 2004) — Source: www.immigrationfo- Novarum,” Pope Leo XII, 1891. c.Decalogue rum.org/about/articles/tax_study.ht In addition to state income m taxes, all immigrants, including 4.A book of the Bible whose title means,literally,second law undocumented immigrants, pay How do immigrants pay the same sales taxes and property a.Deuteronomy taxes — whether they own homes To correspond with materials distrib- b.Decalogue taxes? or taxes are passed through to uted at parishes in the Diocese of c.Decapolis rents — as everyone else. The Fort Wayne-South Bend, the Immigrants pay taxes in a num- majority of state and local costs of Indiana Catholic Conference is 5.A group (nominally of 10) of mostly gentile cities in the Holy Land in Jesus’day ber of ways, including income and schooling and other services are offering this series of information a.Deuteronomy sales tax. The majority of undocu- funded by these taxes. pieces concerning perceived mented immigrants pay income b.Decalogue The NRC also estimates that myth vs. known facts on immi- c.Decapolis taxes using Individual Taxpayer the economic benefits of immi- gration. For information visit the Identification Numbers (ITINs) or gration run as high as $10 billion Indiana Catholic Conference Web false Social Security numbers. a year. Immigrants contribute to site at www.indianacc.org. 6.Theotokos (godbearer in Greek) is this in Latin a.Deipara b.Dei Mater Reject sin, beg forgiveness and live for God c.Dei Natalus 7.Hebrew and Aramaic texts,some of which recently visited the USA rejecting God’s commands would recover. In truth, we will die an a.Dead, Book of the be death itself. eternal death. We will lose life b.Didache St. Paul’s Epistle to the itself. c.Dead Sea Scrolls THE Romans supplies the second read- Unforgiven sin is no mere ing. The epistle, as is the case pause, or occasional detour, on 8.Women who assisted the female faithful in baptism in the early church SUNDAY with many of the Pauline verses, the otherwise straight path to hails the Lord Jesus and sees eternal life. a.Deaconesses GOSPEL Jesus as the Redeemer, the sacri- St. Matthew’s Gospel, quoting b.Deanas ficial lamb. The Lord’s willing the Lord Jesus, is equally clear, c.Dunkers MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION sacrifice on Calvary reconciled and its message corresponds with sinful humanity with God. that of Deuteronomy. Being truly 9.These come in two varieties in the Western church,transitional and permanent Paul calls upon the Christian a disciple of the Lord means a.dyes Romans not only to acknowledge much more than simply giving lip b.deacons Ninth Sunday in Jesus as Savior, but also to have service to the idea. It means liter- c.dicastries faith in Jesus. Proving this faith ally to live as Jesus lived, to be Ordinary Time is to live in obedience to God, in obedient to God as Jesus was the model of the Lord. obedient, even at the cost of 10.A type of vestment Mt 7:21-27 For its last reading, the church earthly life. a.dalmatian he Book of Deuteronomy presents a selection from St. So, these readings are not in b.dogmatic provides the first reading Matthew’s Gospel. the least vague or compromising. c.dalmatic Tfor this weekend. The reading is quite frank. They do not constitute, however, Deuteronomy is among the first Jesus addresses these words to a story of doom and gloom. 11. Formerly part of a requiem Mass,literally Days of Wrath five books of the Old Testament, disciples, and therefore it is clear No matter how terrible our a.Dies Opprobrium appearing in current translations that they apply to disciples. It is sins, no matter how outrageous b.Dies Sanctae as the fifth in the sequence of the very difficult not to grasp their our defiance of God, Paul insists c.Dies Irae books attributed to Moses or meaning. in Romans, the Redeemer, Christ, inspired by Moses. Despite an initial decision to has paid the price of our trans- These five books contain the follow Christ, the genuine disci- gression in full. 12.A first-century Christian text not in Scripture foundations of Judaism. They ple must live a life, and indeed We simply must associate our- a.dominium contain the basic beliefs regard- each day of life, by obediently selves with the Lord’s great and b.didache ing God, as understood by following the law of God and, in final act of obedience by deter- c.diakonis Judaism and by Christianity, and the example of the Lord, by com- mining ourselves to reject our the fundamental beliefs concern- mitting every aspect of self to the sins, beg forgiveness, and live for 13.A type of honor (less then the hyper version) given to saints and angels ing the response of humanity to Father. God, in Jesus. This makes real a.dulia God, the eternal creator of all. Baptism, or an intention to be our hope. In this reading, the speaker is a disciple, does not end the story b.doration Moses. The audience is the of a personal soul. At the end of c.divinization Hebrew people, fleeing across the life, each Christian will be READINGS Sinai Peninsula, under the leader- judged, as will every human Sunday: Dt 11:18,26-28,32 Ps 31:2-4, 14.Dossals used to be more common as back drops to crucifixes behind these ship of Moses, but always ulti- being. The question will be 17,25 Rom 3:21-25,28 Mt 7:21-27 a.altars mately under the protection of whether or not God’s will was Monday: 2 Pt 1:2-7 Ps 91:1-2, 14- b.confessionals almighty God, as they escaped obeyed. 16 Mk 12:1-12 c.pilgrims from slavery in Egypt and pro- gressed, albeit hesitantly and with Tuesday: 2 Pt 3:12-15a, 17-18 Ps Reflection 15.A translation of the Bible named for a Belgian town great hardship, toward the land 90:2-4, 10, 14, 16 Mk 12:13-17 God had promised them. There is no mistake about Wednesday: 2 Tm 1:1-3,6-12 Ps a.Dhent Moses conveyed to this people what the church is telling us in 123:1-2 Mk 12:18-27 b.Des Pays Bas the Ten Commandments, revealed these readings. Deuteronomy is Thursday: 2 Tm 2:8-15 Ps 25:4-5b, c.Douai to Moses by God. Of course, very clear indeed. If we ignore 8-10, 14 Mk 12:28-34 Moses called for obedience to God, or if we defy God, by Friday: 2 Tm 3:10-17 Ps 119:157, ANSWERS: these commandments. However, breaking the commandments, 160-161, 165-166, 168 Mk 12:35-37 1.b, 2.b, 3.c, 4.a, 5.c, 6.a, 7.c, 8.a, 9.b, 10.c, 11.c, 12.b, 13.a, 14.a, 15.c the result of disobedience was not then we will expose ourselves not Saturday: 2 Tm 4:1-8 Ps 71:8-9, 14- a punishment that would come just to a punishment that will be 15b, 16-17, 22 Mk 12:38-44 and go. Instead, the outcome of applied but from which we will 15 JUNE 1, 2008 COMMENTARY Chatter before Mass debilitates our ability to pray At a recent national meeting,the bish- difficulty concentrating at Mass What was the rule years ago that man- that, when St. Paul suggests that ops of the church expressed concern for (most of us fight distraction as a dated that women must wear a head women should wear veils at declining respect for the Blessed common nuisance) is that they THAT’S covering in church? TK,Cedar Rapids, Mass, he is introducing customs Sacrament.They sought ways to race in at the last minute, flop Neb. of Oriental decorum into the city change and reverse the decline.There into a pew and then expect to be of Corinth that were practiced in able to concentrate. A GOOD The custom of Christian his hometown of Tarsus on the is a growing tendency for Catholics to I often suggest to people that women wearing a veil, hat or seacoast of ancient Asia Minor or talk out loud in church as if they are at it’s worth arriving 10 to 15 min- QUESTION head covering at Mass and the Turkey. the mall or over the back fence.I utes early to “decompress,” as it custom of Christian men remov- The wearing of veils at Mass recently heard a woman tell a young were, from all the whirlwind of ing their hats at Mass comes from is simply a matter of custom and person that it was okay to talk in activity that we’ve just left. We St. Paul’s First Letter to the not morality, so Christian women church until Mass starts.They contin- desperately need the silence, the ing our patterns of sinfulness. Corinthians. It says that the head are allowed not to wear a veil at ued to talk even while the choir was quiet and the opportunity to rest You’ll be amazed at the differ- of every man is Christ and the Mass today. Similarly, in receiv- in God. If without these, our ence in the quality of your prayer head of a woman is her husband. ing holy Communion, the apos- singing.Shouldn’t the pastor remind A man who prays with his head the congregation that they are in the prayer — and our life — withers. when you take the time to slow tles at the Last Supper or first The Vulgate (Latin) version of down, focus your attention and covered brings shame upon his Mass reclined at table, as was the house of God and appropriate silence is the Psalm 46.10: “vacate et videte make yourself available to God, head, and a woman who prays custom of their time. Today, in order? Would a sign at the doors sug- quoniam ego sum Deus” (often who continues to reveal his love with her head uncovered brings American Catholics receive holy gesting “silence in church,people pray- rendered, “be still and know that and mercy in the sacred myster- shame upon her head. Communion standing so they can ing”work? RD,Fort Wayne I am God”) literally means “make ies. The New American Bible says more easily receive both the that St. Paul feels the independ- Not only is such chatter prior to yourself available and recognize Sacred Host and the Precious that I am God.” ence of the Corinthian women Blood. Mass disrespectful to the sacred who participate in worship with liturgy, it also has a debilitating Our time, attention and our Father Michael Heintz, rector of St. availability are three things we unveiled heads as a lack of effect on our own ability to pray Matthew Cathedral, South Bend humility, since a woman’s veil is (not just in the fact that is creates are perhaps most selfish about. answered this question. Giving adequate attention and regarded as a sign of dependence Father Richard Hire, pastor of St. a noisy distraction for others). on the authority of her husband. Martin de Porres Parish, Syracuse, One of the reasons people have time to God is a way of healing our self-centeredness and break- Father John McKenzie feels answered this week’s question. Model behavior SCRIPTURE SEARCH By Patricia Kasten went to the UPS store to see Gospel for June 1, 2008 about mailing a set of electri- Matthew 7:21-27 Ical adapter plugs to my son in Rome. The bearded man behind EVERYDAY CATHOLIC Following is a word search based on the Gospel the counter greeted me with a reading for the Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle brusque, “We can’t mail liquids.” THERESA A. THOMAS A: a teaching about laying a true foundation. The I looked around because it words can be found in all directions in the puzzle. wasn’t entirely clear that he was talking to me, and I was confused ers and punching numbers into a responsibilities at home such as WHO SAYS LORD ENTER by his comment. I followed his KINGDOM PROPHESY YOUR NAME machine. But I didn’t have any- helping in the kitchen, doing yard DEMONS DEEDS NEVER KNEW YOU gaze to my flimsy, nearly see- thing else to say. My confidence work, caring for younger sib- EVILDOERS WORDS ACTS through Target bag, which was shaken in this man and serv- lings? Do we teach teenagers to WISE MAN BUILT HOUSE revealed a bottle of nail polish. ice, and truth be told I felt guilty wash and care for their own ON ROCK RAIN FELL FLOODS “Oh, I’m not mailing this,” I with four people now behind me, clothes or do we hurry downstairs WINDS ON SAND BLEW said to him, “I’m mailing this” holding large brown boxes and to hunt for “the blue shirt” and I pulled out of the same bag waiting for assistance, so I left because while the grey one is the package of electrical adapter for another place. But I couldn’t clean it is not what our 14 year BUILT ON ROCK plugs. I beamed. “To Italy.” help wonder: Where has customer old wanted to wear? Do we teach The fellow didn’t crack so service gone? our children to meet and greet LWK I NGDOMOMN much as a smile. It is rare to be greeted warmly visitors to our home with an EJCYOURNAMEP “Again?” in businesses, rarer to be valued. extended hand, smile and “How SNOMEDDWDVLR He said it with disdain, as if I “Get your own,” “Help yourself,” do you do?” Do we model what were an annoying spoiled child “Don’t trouble me with details” we hope to observe? ALRETNEOEDEO asking for a seventh cookie. My seems to be the prevailing busi- As Catholics we are called to NONAWDFREEVP husband had been in a few days ness manner. Good heavens, be the “salt” of the earth. Salt ARO I I MKDDS I H earlier to send a euro rail pass, where did this attitude come gives food flavor, enhances the which had not arrived in time for from? I believe it has developed diner’s enjoyment. Our presence NDNASNOSSULE our son to take. The same man in our American society from a in the world should be an enjoy- PDCGEFFLOODS had been behind the counter. He lack of service attitude in the ment to others and a reflection of STYWMBLEWHOY wasn’t exactly friendly then home. I’m not trying to single out Christ’s own life. They say chari- either, but my husband had writ- the man behind the counter, for ty begins at home. Well, so do SFYKABU I LTEX ten it off as him having had a bad maybe he received terrible news manners. We can change the tide JOGHNXKLJLRT day. This was only our second this week or had troubles I should of the business world, and the UIHOWHOSAYSX package to Italy, and I had no never hope to experience, but I world at large, by modeling serv- © 2008 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com intention of sending another. do think a certain standard of atti- ice and requiring it of our sons “Um, yes. To Italy.” tude is lacking in common busi- and daughters. The man sighed. ness relations today. I also “Well you should probably go believe the remedy for the current to the post office.” courtesy crisis is proper training “But... don’t you have post of children. office service here?” A child’s first lessons are in “Yes, but we only have expe- the home environment. While dited service.” children are not a “how-to proj- “But I want expedited serv- ect,” follow the instructions and ice.” you are guaranteed a fine result, “Well ... I can’t guarantee they do respond to firm guidance. delivery. Once your package gets In the home, children learn man- into the other country, it may be ners, decency and respect of oth- stalled in customs.” I didn’t ers. In the home, children learn understand how this was different they can’t sass back to people than any other way I’d send the without a consequence ... or they package, and when I asked him to learn that they can. In short, life clarify, maybe I’m dense, but I in the family is boot camp for liv- still didn’t get it. ing life in the adult world. Theresa Thomas, parishioner of St. “Keep talking. I’ve got to Do we indulge our child’s Matthew Cathedral Parish in weigh these packages,” he said every whim? Provide an iPod to South Bend, is the mother of abruptly, and he turned around an 8 year old as a matter of nine children and wife of David. and busied himself among brown course? A cell phone by 11 and a Visit her Web site at www.there- wrapped boxes, sticking on stick- car at 16? Do the children have sathomas.typepad.com. 16 TODAY’S CATHOLIC JUNE 1, 2008
GOLF OUTING JOINS MASONS AND KNIGHTS Both the Scottish Rite Masons and the Knights of Columbus of the Fourth Degree announced their preliminary plans for their 60th annual golf outing on July 9 at the Four Lakes Country Club in Adamsville, Mich. This ecumenical golf outing has blended into a fellowship that has grown larger almost every year since its inception and in which the championship trophy has been shared by each group. Chairmen for the event are Thomas Mellander and Orville Thornberg of the Masons and Kevin Large of the Knights. Reservations must be made by July 2 to Sports Mellander, 6340 Redenbacher Ct., South Bend, Ind. 46614. — EJD New Haven team crowned St. Thomas Spartans take the CYO softball champions post tournament ICCL BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN baseball championship FORT WAYNE — Catholic Youth paced the Wildcats all year both Organization (CYO) recently BY ELMER J. DANCH crowned the St. John, New Haven on the pitching mound and at bat, softball team as 2008 tournament struck out nine batters. Tommy champions. The Raiders finished ELKHART — For the second Stachowiak collected the only their regular season with a perfect consecutive year, Coach Randy two hits for the losers. 7-0 record. After the season opener Brewers’ St. Thomas Spartans The Colors Division champi- was rained out, St. John’s regular baseball team of Elkhart racked onship was won by St. Joseph league play saw seven games in up the post tournament champi- Gold of South Bend, which over- less than two weeks. onship of the Inter-City Catholic powered Queen of Peace of The team was led by pitcher League (ICCL). Mishawaka, 17-1, in a spectacu- Kayla Fendel, catchers Genny Behind the sterling pitching lar 22-hit performance. Huny and Alyssa Bosler and short- performance of Bobby Norell, St. Thomas defeated St. stop Michelle Marqueling. who struck out 11 batters and Anthony, 12-2, and Christ the Returning players from 2007 were permitted only four hits, the King, 9-0, to reach the title round Amanda Fendel, Katie Yagodinski PROVIDED BY ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, NEW HAVEN Spartans scored a 11-2 victory while St. Joseph of Mishawaka and Sydney Ulrich. Rookie players Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) recently crowned the St. John, New over the St. Joseph Wildcats of eliminated Holy Family, 11-8, this season included Brittney Haven softball team as 2008 tournament champions. The Raiders fin- Mishawaka. Both teams won and St. Joseph of South Bend, 7- Bowers, Kori Current, Megan ished their regular season with a perfect 7-0 record. their division championships and 4. Hanke and Carrie Vachon. were top seeded in the tourna- For the first time in the In the first tournament game, in a row from Marqueling, On a and took over the lead 8-3. After ment. league, there were no playoffs the Raiders defeated St. Joseph-St line drive up the middle, that, St. Charles continued to Matt Hammond paced the between the division champi- Elizabeth. Key hits were provided Marqueling made a great catch for answer back the runs the Raiders champion Spartans with two hits onships as St. Thomas won the by Huny, Bosler, Fendel and the third out. Decatur did get a run made up in the top half of each and a triple to knock in four runs Martin De Porres flag and St. Marqueling. in the sixth, but K. Fendel was inning. Down, 8-13, in the top of for the winners who hopped off Joseph of Mishawaka the John Next up, St. John faced a tough credited with a no hitter. The the final inning, the Raiders got to an early 4-0 lead. Bosco Division pennant. St. Joe Decatur team. With a score- Raiders won the semi-finals 14-1. the sticks going and scored 13 runs Corleone Desimone and less game until the bottom of the In a high-scoring, champi- to win the game. Raider coach Norell each were instrumental in third inning, the Raiders got three onship game, St. John defeated St. Vince Fendel was pleased with his the win and also had help from straight doubles from Yagodinski, Charles, 22-13. The Raiders team’s performance and summa- Bobby Brewers whose double Bosler and K. Fendel. The hitting jumped out to a 3-0 lead, but the rized, “Both teams played a good sent in two runs. streak continued with three singles Cardinals had a big second inning game the whole game.” Coley Schultheis, who has St. Joseph leads ICCL girls track and field meet results
BY ELMER J. DANCH Veldman, Holy Family; Elizabeth St. Joseph (Mishawaka); Rebecca Christi; Sarah Guinan, St. Anthony Taylor, Christ the King Class B Miller, St. Joseph (SB). 400 meter — Addison Gring, 200 meter — Morgan Carroll, 100 meter — Alex Wong, St. Long jump — Ashley Johnson, St. Matthew, 1:11:75; Sidney SOUTH BEND — More than 500 Holy Cross, 28:72 seconds; Joseph (SB), 14:12 seconds; Holy Cross; Chandler Calderone, Manley, St. Matthew; D.J. girls track athletes from area Catherine Raster, St. Joseph (SB); Brittany Payne, Holy Family; Dora St. Joseph (Mishawaka); Tatiana Veldman, Holy Family Catholic schools participated in the Damyra Belcher, Holy Family Wisolek, St. Thomas Gundeck, Holy Family 800 meter — Michelle Weaver, annual Inter-City Catholic 4x100 relay — St. Joseph (SB) 1,600 meter — Molly Ogren, Team standings for Class B St. Joseph (SB), 2:52:28; Helen League’s annual track and field in 56:20, Catherine Raster, St. Joseph (Mishawaka), 6:09:55; Holy Family 87 Favorite, St. Joseph (SB); Jenny meet at John Adams High School Makaila Chamblee, Abby Toth and Rebecca Hasler, St. Thomas; St. Joseph (SB) 82 Waltman, St. Joseph (Mishawaka) in three separate divisions accord- Amanda Peterson Gabby Skwarcan, Holy Family St. Anthony 58 200 meter — Teresa Lehmann, ing to grade. Shot put — Damyra Belcher, 200 shuttle relay — Holy St. Joseph (Mish.) 52 St. Bavo, 32:48, Katie Sopczynski, Holy Family; Madison Hofferth, Family in 31:12, Gabby Skwarcan, St. Thomas 36 Holy Family; Sidney Manley, St. Class A St. Joseph (SB); Colleen Dalton, Tatiana Gundeck, Lauren Voll and Holy Cross 33 Matthew St. Anthony Brittany Payne St. Monica-St. Bavo, 4x100 relay — St. Thomas in 100 meter — Morgan Carroll, Long jump — Makaila 200 meter — Brittany Payne, Corpus Christi (tied) 10 1:06:61, Kiersten Lieurance, Holy Cross, 13.38; Catherine Chamblee, St. Joseph (SB); Katie Holy Family, 30:17; Ashley St. Matthew 7 Brianna Jondle, Maddie Keeslar Raster, St. Joseph (SB); Mikaila Hecklinski, Holy Family; Michelle Johnson, Holy Cross; Madeline Christ the King 5 and Victoria Mills Chamblee, St. Joseph (SB). Potter, Christ the King Lewis, St. Joseph (SB) Queen of Peace 0 Shot put — Sami White, Christ 1,600 meter — Kate Vasile, Team standings for Class A 4x100 relay — Holy Family in the King Corpus Christi, 6:07:36; Michelle St. Joseph (SB) 97 58:51, Gabby Skwarcan, Tatiana Class C Long jump — Sarah Guinan, Potter, Christ the King; Molly Del Holy Family 71 Gundeck, Lauren Voll and Brittany St. Anthony; Shannon Hendricks, Trempe, Christ the King. Christ the King 61 Payne 100 meter — Michelle Weaver, Christ the King; Kiersten 200-shuttle relay: Holy Family Holy Cross 55 Shot put — Brittany St. Joseph (SB), 14:66; Teresa Lieurance, St. Thomas in 30:50, Becca Zakowski, Katia Corpus Christi 43 Keomongkhon, St. Anthony; Lehmann, St. Bavo; Victoria Mills, Team standings for Class C Gammage, Damyra Belcher and St. Thomas 28 Emily Piontek, St. Anthony; St. Thomas Holy Family, Katie Hecklinski St. Joseph (Mish.) 15 Juliana Sherry, St. Joseph (SB) 1,600 meter — Shannon St. Joseph (SB) tied 57 400 meter — Makalia St. Anthony 7 400 meter — Bridget Ver Vaet, Hendricks, Christ the King (time); Christ the King 51 Chamblee, St. Joseph (SB), St. Matthew 7 St. Anthony, 1:08:44; Lauren Voll, Jenny Waltman, St. Joseph (Mish.); St. Thomas 44 1:05:16; Elisa Revak, Christ the St. Monica 6 Holy Family; Tatiana Gundeck, Mary Favo, Christ the King St. Matthew 38 King; Ellen McClain, Holy Cross Queen of Peace 0 Holy Family 200 shuttle relay — Holy St. Joseph (Mishawaka) 39 50-meter dash: Catherine Raster, St. Bavo 0 50-meter dash — Alex Wong, Family in 31:75, Shelby Seifer, St. Bavo 35 St. Joseph (SB), 7:25; Damyra St. Joseph (SB), 7:67; Dora D.J. Veldman, Katie Sopczynski St. Anthony 24 Belcher, Holy Family; Paige Wisolek, St. Thomas; Maggie and Rheannia Pearson Corpus Christi 23 Dausinas, Corpus Christi Wanecke, St. Monica 50 meter — Gabby Ravotto, St. St. Monica 20 800 meter — Maddy Kearney, 800 meter — Rebecca Hasler, Joseph, (Mishawaka) in 7:74 sec- Queen of Peace 2 Christ the King, 2:44:68; Gabby St. Thomas, 2:46:09; Molly Ogren, onds; Sam Kambol, Corpus Holy Cross 0 JUNE 1, 2008 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 17 ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE ICCL VARSITY BASEBALL CHAMPIONS CYO city meet announces winners Boys 100-meter dash BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN Andrew Hoffer St. John, NH 12.38 Andrew Yaney SJSE 12.55 Girls 100-meter dash Logan Dorman St. Therese 12.78 Ali Tippmann St. Charles 13.59 Leah Painter St. John, NH 14.02 Boys 200-meter dash Keirsten Baumgartner SJSE 14.25 Andrew Hoffer St. John, NH 25.92 Brenden Gonzales St. John/Benoit 26.83 Girls 200-meter dash Conner McCann St. John, NH 27.59 Danielle Messman St. Charles 28.78 Shai Warfield St. Jude 28.98 Boys 400-meter run Coutney Heddins St. John, NH 29.02 Austin Whisler St. Charles 1:01.67 Sam Johnson St. John, NH 1:01.97 Girls 400-meter run Nick Deiser SJSE 1:04.08 Ali Tippmann St. Charles 1:04.50 Kori Current St. John, NH 1:05.77 Boys 800-meter run Allison Coffin St. Vincent 1:05.90 Bobby Jauch St. Charles 2:13.50 Andrew Eckrich St. Jude 2:14.30 Girls 800-meter run Colin Struezenberger St. John, NH 2:26.04 Addie Reimbold SJSE 2:35.78 PROVIDED BY RANDY BREWERS Aubrey Schrader St. Jude 2:43.39 Boys 1,600-meter run The St. Thomas the Apostle varsity baseball team won the Kate Kinley St. Jude 2:45.93 Andrew Eckrich St. Jude 4:50.89 Bobby Jauch St. Charles 5:16.28 Inter-City Catholic League baseball championship on Girls 1,600-meter run David Shank St. John/Benoit 5:16.84 Sunday, May 18. They defeated St. Joseph, Mishawaka, in Addie Reimbold SJSE 5:55.78 Kate Kinley St. Jude 5:56.94 Boys 100-meter hurdles the championship game, 10-2, and were 9-0 for the season. Libby Momper St. Jude 6:14.63 Corey Leffers St. Therese 15.81 This is Elkhart’s second consecutive year to win the ICCL Conner McCann St. John, NH 16.18 Girls 100-meter hurdles Nicholas German St. Vincent 16.91 baseball tournament. In the photo are the following: front Coutney Heddins St. John, NH 17.66 Seth Henline St. Jude 18.78 row, from left, Frank Iavagnilio, Joe Santerre, Corleone Katie Rosswurm St. Charles 18.16 Gus Schrader St. Jude 18.80 Shai Warfield St. Jude 18.93 Jeremy Gladieux St. Vincent 19.28 Desimone, Alex Disberry, Noah Strati and Bobby Norell; and back row, Father Bill Sullivan, pastor, Coach Don Girls 4x100-meter relay Boys 4x100-meter relay St. John, NH 55.25 St. John, New Haven 51.00 Santerre, Alex Brewers, Ben Mausar, Matt Hammond, 1) Coutney Heddins; 2) Kori Current; 3) Leah 1) Conner McCann; 2) Sam Johnson; 3) Colin Parker Devenney, Bobby Brewers, Matthew Kibiloski and Painter; 4) Emily Lahrman Struezenberger; 4) Andrew Hoffer St. Charles 57.76 St. Charles 53.74 manager Randy Brewers. 1) Katie Rosswurm; 2) Kassie York; 3) Britney 1) Ian Barton; 2) Austin Whisler; 3) Alex Krouse; Niese; 4) Ali Tippmann 4) Bobby Jauch
Girls 4x200-meter relay Boys 4x200-meter relay Principal becomes human St. Charles 2:00.32 St. Therese 1:56.71 1) Paige Sordelet; 2) Mary Beier; 3) Erin 1) Joshua Ware; 2) Luke Little; 3) Corey Leffers; McTague; 4) Danielle Messman 4) Logan Dorman St. Jude 2:02.96 St. Jude 1:57.78 sundae to benefit Ronald 1) Ciara Feipel; 2) Maria Mettler; 3) Katie Leeuw; 1) Ben Toenges; 2) Seth Henline; 3) Gus Schrader; 4) Aubrey Schrader 4) Andrew Eckrich
McDonald House Girls high jump Boys high jump Leah Painter St. John, NH 5-00.00 Logan Dorman St. Therese 5-00.00 BY DIANE FREEBY Kori Current St. John, NH 4-06.00 Nick Deiser SJSE 4-10.00 Paige Sordelet St. Charles 4-02.00 3 Nicholas German St. Vincent 4-06.00 SOUTH BEND — What happens when you collect a million pop Girls long jump Boys long jump tabs for a good cause? In this Paige Sordelet St. Charles 14-00.00 Andrew Yaney SJSE 16-02.00 case, the Ronald McDonald House Kori Current St. John, NH 13-07.75 Brenden Gonzales St. John/Benoit 15-08.75 receives $1,000 dollars and a Coutney Heddins St. John, NH 13-07.00 Austin Whisler St. Charles 15-04.75 grade school principal is turned into a human sundae. Girls shot put Boys shot put Christ the King Principal Chris Widner St. Vincent 38-07.50 Logan Dorman St. Therese 39-03.50 Steven Hoffman promised his stu- Kayla Fendel St. John, NH 35-08.25 Bryan Tippmann St. Charles 37-07.75 dents a special treat if they were Michelle Marquelling St. John, NH 31-03.75 Chris Williams SJSE 37-00.50 able to hit the million-tab mark. With the help of several other Girls discus throw Boys discus throw South Bend Catholic schools, they Chris Widner St. Vincent 101-07 Bryan Tippmann St. Charles 106-08 did this last week and Hoffman Kayla Fendel St. John, NH 85-07 Blake Bowers St. Vincent 96-06 was true to his word. On a sunny Katie Leeuw St. Jude 71-01 Josh Bessesen St. Charles 95-00 Tuesday afternoon, the principal DIANE FREEBY donned protective goggles, sat in a Payton Lewandowski, who is wading pool, and allowed himself undergoing treatment for to be turned into a human sundae. Leukemia diagnosed in December, The kids sqealed with delight as representatives from grades K-8 has the honor of putting the took turns adding ingredients like cherry on top of the principal’s chocolate syrup and colored sprin- whipped-creamed head. kles. In the end, it was a special second grader who had the honor McGowan has been battling the of placing a cherry on top of his disease for the past several years principal’s whipped cream head. but plans to graduate after finish- Payton Lewandowski’s family ing up his studies at home. has had a personal need for the “Having two children in our Ronald McDonald House this school fighting leukemia ... the year. In December, little Payton Ronald McDonald House is a kind was diagonosed with leukemia. He of special thing to us,” said PHOTOS BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN and his family have been through Hoffman, as chocolate syrup St. Jude’s Andrew Eckrich prepares a lot, but according to his mom, dripped down his face. “After the for the start of the 1,600-meter Payton is a trooper. kids collected the million pop tabs, run. Eckrich set a CYO record in Meanwhile, the Christ the King we wanted to reward them. We the mile running a 4:50.89 shat- The record-setting 4x100 relay team from St. John New Haven pose, family has one more student fight- want to foster the idea of helping tering his own previous record from left, Courtney Heddins, Kori Current, Leah Painter and Emily ing leukemia. Eighth-grader Austin others.” from 2007. Lahrman. 18 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JUNE 1, 2008 Off to prison for St. Aloysius parishioners
stairs. knowing what to expect, I asked she had prayed for God to show her was feeling the presence of God BY TIM JOHNSON Many of the group members’ him if we could pray together something with a church connec- that evening. And we are anxious expectations of the prisoners was before entering. He quickly told tion she could participate in, and, to share it with others. The inmates YODER — Parishioners at St. shattered. our group, ‘Mark was going to lead “when this opportunity presented are not the only benefactors of this Aloysius Church have found a “I wasn’t quite sure what to us in prayer before entering.’ I itself, I knew God was speaking to program.” ministry that easily takes them expect,” Jay Girardot told Today’s know I needed it.” me.” Meyer added that the fellowship out of their comfort zone — a Catholic. “I found that the prison- The nervousness seemed to slip Being a first visit, and really not with the other volunteers and the visit to prisons. ers were more polite than I antici- away quickly as the first gift bags knowing what to expect, many inmates that day, “has helped me It all began the weekend of pated, and they were very grateful were distrib- from St. Aloysius put my day-to-day concerns and April 27 when Lemuel Vega came for their gifts.” uted. After the were silent wit- responsibilities into perspective. It to the Sunday Masses to discuss his “The respect and attention the delivery of gift nesses. Steve has also stirred in me a desire to ministry, Christmas Behind Bars. inmates gave us during our visit bags, the min- Miller noted, study God’s word myself.” That following Thursday, May 1, was much different than I anticipat- istry group “The inmates were very “(The witness talk) Of the experience, Miller added, Vega would visit the New Castle ed,” added Steve Miller. recollected, was something I “Something that the security direc- correctional facility, and he invited Kathy Miller was struck by the sang a few appreciative, clearly eager had not prepared to tor told us before the visit — people from St. Aloysius to join prison setup. “I expected to see a hymns, and do, but probably ‘Treat the prisoners with empathy, him. dark, dismal facility with prisoners gave some got as much out not sympathy’ — such a simple Christmas Behind Bars takes behind bars. The main facility and witness talks. to hear the Gospel, of this as did the statement that had much meaning. gift packages of cookies, candy, the cell block we visited were In his wit- inmates. Some of It gave me a much different out- etc., to those jailed in county jails, much nicer than expected and the ness talk, applauding each time the witness stories look to put myself in their place but also to the state and federal inmates were not confined by bars Michuda said, were very mov- rather than feel sorry for their prisons. Although it began as a or doorways.” “I shared with ing.” plight.” Christmas ministry, it is now one “I had low expectations, assum- them that we after singing, sharing the The ministry Girardot said, “I would share that operates year-round. ing the inmates would be rude and are faced with members who had with people that this experience Nine parishioners from St. close minded regarding any making a deci- actually been really does make a difference. Aloysius answered Vega’s call, per- Gospel message,” Mark Michuda sion every Gospel message and incarcerated them- There was a man visiting at the haps stirred by the Holy Spirit, and said. “To my surprise the opposite day: Are we selves in the past prison who had just gotten out of nervously ventured by van, three was true. The inmates were very going to live closing with prayer.” gave particularly another prison himself. He with another church from Decatur. appreciative, clearly eager to hear today separat- stirring talks. It explained how he was visited when So far, Christmas Behind Bars the Gospel, applauding each time ed from God? MARK MICHUDA was through the he was in prison, and it really did has been comprised of members of after singing, sharing the Gospel Or are we power of Christ change his life.” many faiths, but this trip marked message and closing with prayer. ” going to live that they turned And Michuda said, “I went in the first time that a Catholic group Many of the St. Aloysius group today for God? their lives around the prison nervous and confused. I participated. had their own way to show their God loves all of us and wants to be and they wanted to share that came out excited and clear of God Two hours were spent passing witness. Some of the St. Aloysius a part of our lives daily. While in power through witness talks and working through us. To go again through security and briefing with group passed out the gift bags. prison behind these bars you are some through song. as a representative for God sharing prison officials, which added a bit Michuda found himself leading being told who, when and where The St. Aloysius participants left the Gospel is a privilege. I plan to of even more nervousness of the a prayer with his 11-member min- you can see visitors. With Jesus the prison late that Thursday night, help any way I can.” members. The nine St. Aloysius istry group before taking the gifts Christ, nobody can control your filled with hope and a renewed parishioners were a part of 132 vol- to the prisoners. time with him but you.” spirit to do more work. unteers from all across Indiana who “The group leader asked for a Meyer said, “I simply thanked “I would like to continue this came to the New Castle correction- volunteer to share the Gospel or the inmates for giving us a few ministry because it will also help The next Christmas Behind Bars gift al facility. This group was split into story with the first group of minutes of their attention and me grow in my own spirituality as delivery will be May 31-June 1 at ministry groups of 11 who visited inmates we were about to visit,” explained to them that my being well as serve others,” Meyer said. the prison in Pendelton. For more four pods, each pod containing 50 Michuda said. “Nobody volun- there was an answer to a prayer.” “I would certainly recommend this information, contact Lemuel prisoners, 25 upstairs, 25 down- teered, so I agreed to start. Not She told Today’s Catholic that program to others. I think everyone Vega at (260) 824-8642
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Huntington Thelma A.Leonard, Our Lady of Hungary ND football season ticket raffle Fort Wayne — Father Joseph Indianapolis — Marian College Sister Antoinette St.Rose of Lima South Bend — The St. Hedwig Gaughan will celebrate the Hour and Holy Family Home Golabowski, OLVM,94, Gerard DeMunck, 95, Holy Name Society will have a at MacDougal Chapel on New Haven Educators will have a Catholic Victory Noll Chapel Christ the King raffle for two Notre Dame foot- Tuesday, June 3, at 7:15 p.m. Home School Conference and Rosie M.Koenemann, ball season tickets. Tickets are Father Joe is pastor of Most Curriculum Fair Saturday, June Fort Wayne 75, St.John the Baptist Elizabeth Cutner, 92, $1 each or six for $5. Drawing Precious Blood Parish. Please 7, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Albert L.Heckber, 80, St.Anthony de Padua will be Aug. 24. Send check to Notre Dame join in praying for priests and for Marian College Campus. For Queen of Angels St. Hedwig Holy Name Society, vocations. information see the Web site at Brother James Edward Tillia Varga, 86, 1104 B, Elliot St., South Bend, www.hfheindy.org Maria Elena Blake, 65, Greteman, CSC, Holy St.Anthony de Padua IN 46628. FUNDRAISERS St.Vincent de Paul Cross Village Chicken and rib drive-through DONATIONS Central Catholic Alumni gathering Fort Wayne — St. Therese on Mustard Seed Furniture Bank Helen M.Fisher, 79, Our Sister Olivia Marie Fort Wayne — The Central Lower Huntington Road will Lady of Good Hope Hutcheson, CSC, 92, Catholic High School Alumni can use your donations have a Nelson’s chicken and ribs Fort Wayne –– The Mustard Church of Loretto Association will be gathering on drive-through on Sunday, June 1, Edna M.Newport, 88, Sat., June 28, from 2-6 p.m. at Seed Furniture Bank accepts South Bend from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Half donations of bedroom and living St.Charles Borromeo the Archbishop Noll Catholic chickens are $6 each and full Michael L.Flora, 56, Center, corner of Clinton St. and room furniture, tables, chairs, Bernadette Bennage, slabs of baby back ribs are $8 bed linens and towels. Items St.Stanislaus Washington Blvd., for its annual each. Pre-sale tickets available St.Therese meeting. Doors will open at 2 must be in working order and Geraldine C.Swartz, 76, after Masses Memorial day free of rips, tears, stains, burns p.m. Parking is available in the weekend or just stop by that day. Holy Family parking garage. The meeting will and animal hair. Donations may Proceeds help buy bells for the be picked up by calling (260) begin at 3 p.m. RSVP to Mary bell choir. Lou Morris at (260) 485-6164. 471-5802. The Mustard Seed is dedicated to providing household St. Jude Eaglemania furnishings to those in need. Daughters of Isabella honor members Fort Wayne — St. Jude Parish Organist/Pianist South Bend — The Daughters of will offer Eaglemania on Friday, Isabella, Notre Dame Circle 572, St. Vincent de Paul Store always in June 13, from 5 p.m. to mid- need of donations Vibrant suburban parish of 3000 families, known for will honor 50- and 25-year mem- night. From 5-8:30 p.m., food, bers with a luncheon on Monday, Fort Wayne — Donations of excellence in liturgy and music, seeks a part-time kids games and a talent show cars, trucks and vans are always June 2, at 1 p.m. at the Logan will be offered. From 9 p.m. to Organist/Pianist. O/P must work collaboratively with Center, 2505 E. Jefferson Blvd. accepted. Donations are tax midnight, a beer garden and jun- deductible. Call (260) 456-3561 Director and Assistant Director of Liturgy and Music. Seven members will be honored. ior and senior high dance extrav- Meeting will follow. for pick up or drop off at the Responsibilities include assisting Director with Sunday aganza will finish the evening. store, 1600 S. Calhoun St. Liturgies, School Liturgies, Holy Days, Funerals, and DEVOTIONS Christ Child garage sale time VOLUNTEERS Weddings; children’s, handbell and adult choirs; office First Saturday Devotions Fort Wayne — The Christ Child Saturday, June 7, devotions will Volunteers needed for Hospice Home work. Requirements include piano and pipe organ Society will have a garage sale Fort Wayne — Volunteers are be held at the following parishes: Friday, June 6, from 8 a.m. to 2 skills, ability to work with other instrumentalists, and Fort Wayne — St. Joseph, 7:15 needed to assist the agency in a p.m. and Saturday, June 7, from variety of roles. Duties include a.m.; St. Charles, 8 a.m.; Sacred 8 a.m. to noon at Queen of a degree in music or equivalent. Salary is commensu- Heart, 7:30 a.m.; St. Rose, patient support and clerical sup- Angels activity center, 1500 W. port. Garden volunteers are also rate with experience and degree. Please send resume Monroeville, 8:10 a.m.; St. State Blvd. Patrick, Arcola, 7:15 a.m.; St. needed to maintain the Seasons with references no late than June 16, 2008 to: of Life perennial garden. Joseph, Garrett, 8:40 a.m. Call Knights plan fish fry Director of Liturgy and Music (260) 749-9396 to have your list- Volunteer training is being Fort Wayne — The Knights of planned. Call Ann Blue at (260) Saint Pius X Roman Catholic Church ing added. Columbus Council 451, 601 435-3235 or visit www.vnhh.org 52553 Fir Road • Granger, IN 46530 Reed Rd., will have a fish fry on for information. German Mass celebrated Friday, June 6, from 5-7:30 p.m. Phone: 574 272 8462 ext 28 Email: [email protected] Fort Wayne — St. Peter Church, The cost is $7 for adults, $3 for 500 E. DeWald St., will cele- Volunteers needed children 12 and under. Fish, two Fort Wayne — The Franciscan brate a German Mass at 11 a.m. sides and beverage are included. on June 1. Father Charles Center Clothes Closet is in need of volunteers. Call Doris Bermes Herman will be the celebrant, Knights plan fish fry PRINCIPAL and the Fort Wayne Mennerchor at (260) 744-3977 for informa- South Bend — The Knights of tion. Pre-K through 5 and Dammenchor will provide Columbus Council 5521, 61533 music. A German dinner may be S. Ironwood Dr., will have a fish Erin’s House seeks good listeners St. Lawrence Catholic School in Muncie, Indiana, purchased after Mass in the fry on Friday, June 6, from 5 to 7 Pavilion. Both the church and Fort Wayne — Erin’s House is p.m. Adults $7.50, children (5- seeking volunteers who are good seeks a principal to lead our Pre-K through 5th Pavilion are handicapped accesi- 12) $3. Chicken strips for $7.50 ble, as is the large parking lot. listeners with a caring and com- grade school. St. Lawrence School has a strong and shrimp for $8.50 will be passionate heart for children and available. tradition of educating children for 127 years. we Fatima group announces breakfast young adults ages 3 to 25. Call (260) 423-2466 for information. are a diverse, multi-ethnic, socio-economic popu- Fort Wayne — World Apostolate Golf outing supports soup kitchen of Fatima will have the annual Fort Wayne — Our Lady of lation, with high ISTEP scores, and a caring and Mass and breakfast Saturday, Volunteer for St. Mary Soup Kitchen Good Hope and the Knights of Fort Wayne — St. Mary Parish is dedicated staff. We seek leadership committed to June 14, at the Cathedral of the Columbus Council 12417 are Immaculate Conception. The 9 in need of regular volunteers for academic excellence in the Catholic tradition. sponsoring a charity golf outing the soup kitchen on Wednesday a.m. Mass homily will be offered to be held on Sunday, June 29, at by Bishop John M. D’Arcy pre- and Friday mornings. Additional Send cover letter and resume to: Riverbend Golf Course. Proceeds substitutes are needed for all ceded by confession, rosary and will benefit the St. Mary’s Soup Search Committee consecration. Breakfast will fol- days and shifts. Interested per- Kitchen. To learn more, register sons 16 and older should call St. Lawrence Church low at St. Mary Parish. Guest for the event or to become a speaker will be Michael La Corte Carolyn Ransom (260) 750- 820 East Charles Street sponsor, visit the Our Lady of 8373. Some lifting required. on the topic: Fatima, the Path to Good Hope Web site: www.home. an Era of Peace. Adults $6, chil- catholicweb.com/ourladyofgoodhope. Muncie, IN 47305 dren 4-10, $3. Reply to Jim Momper at (260) 625-3281. 20 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JUNE 1, 2008 assistant stone cutter Marcelo, are the Marines. of granite supplied by F&M Tile “A good artist has to be a bril- Company. liant mechanic. It all has to fit. MOSAIC “The materials have come It’s only as pretty as it fits,” says CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 from all over the world,” says the artist. Igney. “It is a community piece. I Igney, who apprenticed under drew it and am building it, but so a mosaic master in Denver for “St. Isaac was captured by the many have helped.” two years as well, finds satisfac- Huron Indians and tortured. They This community effort is tion in his work with mosaics, bit off his fingers,” offers Igney, being crafted in Igney’s own stone carving and stain glass cre- adding, “The symbol of those tri- Rockhill Fine Art Studio in its ation and restoration, and admits, als are in his hands.” The like- new location on Hayden Street. “It’s my calling.” ness, with hands folded in prayer, The walls in the studio hold the His mosaic and restoration is “true to form” with missing creative nature of its owner with work is displayed in fine restau- fingers as a realistic reminder of several richly colored paintings, rants, churches and private homes the sacrifice this faith-filled mar- while in the back work room the across the country. But, he says, tyr endured in the name of Jesus. energy is palpable with innova- this mosaic of St. Isaac Jogues to Following approval by tive projects awaiting finishing grace the face of the Catholic Superintendent Alter, photogra- touches. Cemetery’s newest crypt is his pher Tim Brumbeloe produced a Many might be surprised to finest work. bigger than life-size photograph learn that Igney was first a “I could die tomorrow, and of Igney’s drawing to be used as Marine and subsequently success- this would be my crown jewel. a template for the precious Italian ful in the trucking business When you do a spiritual symbol Smalti stones to be precisely cut before he discovered this venue you attend to the details more and and placed to create the saint’s in which to express his artistic you do become part of it,” he likeness. St. Isaac’s cloak is made talent. He credits the solid foun- says. “I honed a lot of skills in of porcelain, with inlaid gold as dation of skill he has developed this piece and took into account his halo. The sky and ground sur- for creating mosaics to his four- the environment and climate,” he rounding the saint’s image, cut by year structural aviation career in adds of his design where the mosaic is inlaid into the large piece of carved granite to shelter the tiles. The meticulous work that is required for a mosaic takes time Catholic Cemetery was established in 1873 by Bishop and Igney has worked up to 12 hours a day on the piece for the Joseph Dwenger and provides burial services to the last two months. He believes it will be completed and ready for KAY COZAD installation after an additional 30 Artist Shad Igney shows his mosaic creation of St. Issac Jogues to be families of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend hours of intense crafting. Upon added to the newest crypt at the Catholic Cemetery. completion it will be placed in its under the care of the Catholic Cemetery Association of 9x4 foot brass frame, constructed by Creative Metals, to be goals, ultimately, is to give those Igney’s vision for the piece, “I attached to the outside of the who visit a religious experience hope that art resembles life. If Fort Wayne, Inc. It stretches over 175 acres and boasts crypt itself. A formal dedication by seeing the saints and their this piece inspires someone then I of the crypt is to be announced. biographies.” am inspired.” Adjacent to the mosaic a He hopes to have additional For more information on Shad the oldest Catholic community mausoleum in the state. stone-carved biography of St. biographies crafted for existing Igney and his art visit www.rock- Isaac is planned, says Alter, statues on the grounds as well, hillstudio.com or call (260) 385- Catholic Cemetery is located at 3500 Lake Ave. adding “The biography tells the and is pleased to offer this newest 3134. story of the saint. One of our addition to the art forms already in place.
Today’s Catholic BOOK OF THE MONTH CLUB This month’s featured selection: Al Kresta’s “Why Do Catholics Genuflect” “Why Do Catholics Genuflect? And Answers to Other insight into each specific subject that lends heart to the Puzzling Questions About the Catholic Church” by Al knowledge he presents. Kresta is this month’s book of choice. This 190-page question-answer book condenses a If you are seeking answers to the plethora of com- substantial amount of information that makes it a worth- monly asked questions about the Catholic faith, join the while read for anyone interested in learning more about book club this month with Al Kresta’s book, “Why Do the faith. It can be an interesting read from cover to Catholics Genuflect.” Though he admits freely in his cover or used as a periodic reference. The book provides introduction that space limits his ability to answer all of a rich field of subject matter for group discussion and the “great questions about Catholic social teaching ... offers clarification for those who seek to defend their and much more,” his book is packed with concise and faith in the secular world. He finishes the book with 15 insightful explanations of common queries. pages of references for his material. Some of the issues he tackles include “Are Catholics “Why Do Catholics Genuflect?” is a must read for trying to work their way into heaven?”; “Why seven any Catholic or non-Catholic, who has questions about sacraments?” and “Why so much about Mary?” and are the faith. formatted in sections to ease the overwhelming nature of Discussion questions for this month can be taken directly the vast history of Catholic doctrine and theology. Kresta from the book. lightens the text with his own brand of humor that does a good job of holding the reader’s attention. About the author: Al Kresta is president and CEO of the Kresta’s experience in Christian ministry lends cre- Ave Maria Radio Network. He served as an evangelical dence to the information presented in this book. Through Protestant pastor before returning to the Catholic Church. his pastoral work and radio ministry, the author has He has fielded numerous questions about Catholicism on come to understand what puzzles Catholics and non- his nationally syndicated radio talk show, “Kresta in the Catholics alike about Catholic teachings and has offered Afternoon,” heard on Redeemer Radio — Catholic Radio guidance in “Why Do Catholics Genuflect?” Intertwined 1450 AM in Fort Wayne. He lives in Ann Arbor with his Visit www.diocesefwsb.org/blog for discussion on this book. with the theological answers is Kresta’s own pastoral wife Sally and three of their five children.
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