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Archbishop Buechlein ...... 4, 5 Deanery Profile ...... 8 Editorial...... 4 Faith Alive! ...... 11 The Question Corner ...... 13 CCriterionriterion Sunday & Daily Readings. . . . 13 Serving the Church in Central and Southern Indiana Since 1960 October 23, 1998 Pope issues Pontiff marks 20th anniversary Fides et of papacy with candor, emotion Ratio, 13th encyclical Encyclical warns of Pope asks for separation of modern prayers so he can thought from truth VATICAN CITY (CNS)—In a long- ‘carry out his awaited encyclical titled Fides et Ratio (Faith and Reason), Pope John Paul II warned of a growing separation between mission to the end’ modern thought and the “ultimate truths” of religion, a division which he said is lead- ing people to ethical confusion and even despair. In response, the pope appealed for a VATICAN CITY (CNS)—After a renewed harmony between philosophy and week of tributes, talk shows and con- theology. He urged intellectual leaders to certs, Pope John Paul II celebrated the rise above today’s utilitarian vision of life 20th anniversary of his election with a and allow transcendent truths to guide Mass of thanksgiving and an emotional them. meeting with his Polish compatriots. At the same time, he asked the Church’s Joined by 70,000 people at a liturgy theologians to recover the “metaphysical in St. Peter’s Square Oct. 18, the pope dimension of truth” in their own work, and delivered a soul-searching sermon, ask- help bring the certainties of faith back into ing whether he had truly done all he the moral life of believers. could to teach and guide the faithful The 35,000-word document, released over the last 20 years. at the Vatican Oct. 15, was the product He asked the world’s Catholics to of years of reflection by the 78-year-old pray so that “this pope can carry out his pontiff, on a theme dear to his heart. mission to the very end.” Addressed to the bishops of the world After the Mass, he brushed aside a and written in a specialized vocabulary, tear as he kissed some 40 Roman its message was aimed primarily at schoolchildren who lined up to whisper experts in the fields of philosophy and their congratulations into his ear. theology. On Oct. 16, the date of his election in But the encyclical also struck universal 1978, the pontiff officially took the day themes about the meaning of life, the off but appeared at an audience with ability to know the truth and the deep several thousand Poles on pilgrimage to questions posed by evil and death. the Vatican to celebrate the anniversary. Pope John Paul II wipes In a global culture that mistrusts Visibly moved, he told them that he away tears as children absolute truths and relies too much on had felt their prayers through “every greet him during a Mass pragmatism and technology, it said, many hour and every day along the path of men and women are left to “stumble my papal ministry.” marking his first 20 years through life” confused and anxious. He said events in their homeland had as pontiff Oct. 18. About “At the end of this century, one of our always held a profound place in his heart. greatest threats is the temptation to Among those cheering the pope was 70,000 people celebrated despair,” the pope wrote. Warsaw Cardinal Jozef Glemp, who said the pope’s anniversary in The aim of the encyclical, he said, was in an interview with the Rome newspaper See ENCYCLICAL, page 2 La Repubblica that Pope John Paul had St. Peter’s Square. See considered resigning in 1981 to return to related story, Page 10. Poland and help fight communism. CNS photo Asked to verify rumors that the pope had told the Kremlin he would leave the At the commemorative Mass the same possible so that the Son of Man, when papacy and return home if Soviet troops day, the pope spoke about the primary he comes, may find the faith on this invaded Poland, Cardinal Glemp duty of a pope to teach. In an unusually earth,” he said. answered, “Yes. This was a hypothesis personal series of statements, he asked Throughout mid-October, the comple- that had much foundation in some whether he had done enough. tion of the pontificate’s 20th year was moments. ... He was ready to do any- “After 20 years of service on Peter’s marked with messages, articles, TV spe- thing, even leave the leadership of the chair, I cannot help but ask myself some cials and a new crop of books about the Church in order to defend the freedom of questions today,” he said. pope. his country.” “Have you been a diligent and vigilant Luciano Pavarotti sang “Ave Maria” in The cardinal said the pope’s determi- teacher of the faith in the Church? Have the pope’s honor. A special concert was nation was one reason why there was no you tried to bring the great work of the conducted in the Sistine Chapel. And a Soviet invasion. Second Vatican Council closer to the peo- historic, 11-ton church bell rang out in The pope marked his pontificate’s ple of today? Have you tried to satisfy the the pope’s former archdiocese of anniversary by issuing his 13th encycli- expectations of the Church’s faithful, and Krakow. cal, Faith and Reason. (See story, right.) also the hunger for truth that is felt in the Best wishes poured in from heads of “Woe to humanity which loses the world outside the Church?” he said. state, Church leaders and even Mehmet sense of truth, the courage to seek it and In response, he recalled the injunction Ali Agca, the Turk who shot the pope in the faith to find it,” he said at a blessing of St. Paul to “announce the word.” 1981. Oct. 18. “This is my task, to do everything See ANNIVERSARY, page 2 Page 2 The Criterion Friday, October 23, 1998

ers. But this can never be the grandeur of the human ENCYCLICAL being,” he said. continued from page 1 “Truth and freedom either go together hand in hand or together they perish in misery,” he said. to offer people fresh confidence in seeking the truth and The pope faulted modern philosophers for accentuat- alert them to errors which condition their attitudes and ing the limits on the human search for meaning. In our behavior. age, he said, reason has been overloaded with subjective In particular, the pope challenged a “postmodern” view knowledge and information about human experience, that would judge all values as relative. Truth cannot be but has “lost its capacity to lift its gaze to the heights.” arrived at by consensus, and morality cannot be decided He outlined a catalogue of current philosophical by majority vote, he said, yet such ideas are taking errors, and said theologians have been susceptible to hold—a consequence of the notion that reason can do them, too. These included historicism, which gauges the without faith. validity of a philosophy according to its historical con- The encyclical emphasized Christ’s salvation as the text; scientism, which relegates religious and theological event that enlightens both theology and philosophy. It knowledge to the realm of fantasy; pragmatism, which said Christian revelation is a “lodestar for all” who seek excludes judgments made on ethical principles; and to know life’s meaning, and defended the “universal nihilism, which denies all the foundations of objective value” of the Church’s philosophical heritage. truth. Divided into seven chapters and heavily footnoted, the He said these errors have profoundly influenced mod- encyclical begins with a simple thematic statement: ern attitudes, especially in science and technology. Some “Faith and reason are like two wings on which the human experts in these fields feel they have a “quasi-divine spirit rises to the contemplation of truth.” power” over nature and human beings, he said. It said the Church’s interest in ultimate truths builds The pope said technological progress demands, upon an age-old quest for meaning that can be seen in instead, a sharpened sense of ultimate values. CNS photo such diverse sources as Homeric poetry, the preachings of “If this technology is not ordered to something greater Pope John Paul II signs his 13th encyclical, Fides et Ratio (Faith Buddha and the Old Testament. than a merely utilitarian end, then it could soon prove and Reason) Oct. 15 at the Vatican. The 35,000-word document This search for final answers has always been a hall- inhuman and even become a potential destroyer of the concerning modern thought and truth was aimed primarily at mark of philosophy, which over the centuries has left a human race,” he warned. Many people recognize this, experts in philosophy and theology. “spiritual heritage” to humanity: a core of insight into the and live in fear of what contemporary man produces, he human being’s capacity to know God, truth and goodness, said. as well as certain fundamental moral norms shared by all, The encyclical contrasted the “radical doubt” of faith, as the early Church fathers did. it said. modern times with past centuries of philosophical The pope concluded his encyclical with three exhorta- But the pope said the modern age, increasingly skepti- development, in which Church fathers, such as Saints tions. He asked theologians to refocus on the transcen- cal of any claim of absolute truth and increasingly Augustine, Thomas Aquinas and Anselm, played a dent dimension of truth, so they can enter into a critical absorbed by human experience and data, has driven a major role. It said the various branches of modern the- dialogue with contemporary philosophical thought. He wedge between faith and reason. One result is a danger- ology still need philosophy. appealed to philosophers to always “strive for truth” and ous misunderstanding of freedom, he said. Here, the pope noted a tendency for theologians to help formulate an urgently needed “planetary ethics.” “Different philosophical systems have lured people rely less on the Church’s “Eurocentric” philosophical And he urged all people to look more deeply at the into believing that they are their own absolute master, heritage and more on the traditions of local populations. human being’s search for meaning, and recognize that able to decide their own destiny and future in complete But he said they have a duty to “go beyond the particular ultimately they will understand human freedom only autonomy, trusting only in themselves and their own pow- and the concrete” and demonstrate the universality of the within the “horizon of truth.” †

signs of suffering. But the pope is determined to keep trav- Cardinal Law added. ANNIVERSARY eling “as long as it is humanly possible,” he added. Theologian Jesuit Father Avery Dulles, reflecting on continued from page 1 Giorgio Rumi, a frequent contributor to the Vatican the pope’s anniversary, said the pontiff “thinks we’ve got Mikhail Gorbachev recalled the pope’s role in the newspaper, said the pope’s illnesses and pain had resulted some pretty good news in Jesus Christ and we’re not get- demise of Soviet communism. Benjamin Netanyahu and in an “extraordinary humanization” of the pontiff. ting the message out.” Yassir Arafat invited him to the Holy Land. Even players The Vatican has said the pope suffers from a nervous Not all the assessments of the pope’s first 20 years from Rome’s two soccer teams joined in the festivities. system disorder which many believe to be Parkinson’s were positive. An international network of more than 140 During an Italian talk show reviewing his pontificate Disease. groups of Catholics seeking changes in the Church, led Oct. 13, the pope made a surprise phone call to the emcee Praise also came from the United States. Cardinal by the International Movement We Are Church, used the to thank him. A few days later, during broadcast of another Bernard F. Law of Boston, writing in the Oct. 16 issue of occasion to call for a more consultative, collaborative TV tribute from St. Peter’s Square, the pope appeared at his The Pilot, Boston’s archdiocesan newspaper, said Pope leadership style in the next papacy. window and offered a blessing. John Paul’s pontificate “is a great grace for the Church A poll published by the French newspaper Le Monde Italian journalist Luigi Accattoli said the pope has and for the world.” found that more than half those responding strongly dis- changed the nature of the papacy through his world travels “No other pope has begun to match the extent of fre- approved or had important reservations about the actions and dynamic media presence, taking his message to every quency of his pastoral visits. He has fashioned the papacy of Pope John Paul. It found that 14 percent of those corner of modern society. But he said the pope has failed to into a new mode of pastoral presence. His desire to com- polled approved completely of his leadership, while 18 have the same kind of impact on internal Church policies. municate the good news of salvation in Jesus Christ tran- percent said they agreed with the overall orientations of In articles printed by the Vatican newspaper, scends the barriers of age, of culture, and of language,” his teachings. † L’Osservatore Romano, several writers said the pope’s determination in the face of declining stamina had opened another pastoral chapter in his pontificate. Czech Cardinal Miloslav Vlk of Prague thanked the pope for having the “courage to appear weak today in front of others.” Golden Frontier Tours 1998/99 Jesuit Father Roberto Tucci, an organizer of papal trips, Call 618-234-1445 or write: 4100 N. Illinois St., Belleville, IL 62226 said the pope’s affinity with the sick of the world was more striking now that the 78-year-old pontiff himself shows A full brochure on each tour will be sent immediately upon request. 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Seeking the Face of the Lord Official Weekly Newspaper of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler TheCriterion 1915 - 1994 Criterion Founding Editor Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher William R. Bruns, Executive Editor Peter Agostinelli, Managing Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus Pilgrims in Rome; praying for Editorial needs of Rely on Providence and all will be well archdiocesan Church abdominal tumor after praying to he 1998 Journey of Hope Rome sits on a hill that overlooks This Sunday, Oct. 25, Venerable Mother Theodore. Even her eyesight TPilgrimage continues in Rome. St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican. Mother Theodore Guérin will be pro- was improved! It is this cure that has Thursday, Oct. 22, finds us cele- Here, in a special way, we pray for claimed “blessed” by Pope John led to the beatification of Mother brating Mass at the tomb of St. Peter all of our teachers and catechists and Paul II. What a great day for the Theodore. in the crypt of St. Peter’s Basilica. educational administrators in our Church in Indiana! But perhaps more important than St. Peter, chosen by Jesus to be the parishes and schools. All aspects of Born in 1798 in the village of Éta- evidence of miracles—as impressive as first among the twelve apostles, like Church ministry are important, but bles, Brittany, France, Anne-Thérèse those can be—in considering Mother many of them and their successors, among them, special preeminence is Guérin entered the Sisters of Providence Theodore’s holiness is simply the given to the teaching mission of the at Ruillé-sur-Loire, in the Diocese of Le example of her life, the way she over- gave his life for the faith and for the Mans, at the age of 25. came obstacles in her service to God unity of the Church. At his tomb, we Church. The bishop, as successor to In 1840, Mother Theodore, known and the Church, the wisdom found in pray for all of those who collaborate the apostles, is charged to be the then as Sister St. Theodore, answered her writings, and her spirituality that in serving the mission of our archdio- chief teacher and chief catechist in the request of Bishop Célestine de la centered itself upon reliance on Divine cese. And in a time when so much is the local Church. That mission could Hailandière for missionary sisters for Providence. not appreciated about our faith, we hardly be carried out in central and his Diocese of Vincennes (later to be “Put yourself gently into the hands pray for the unity of our Church. southern Indiana without the gener- known as the Archdiocese of of Providence,” she said. … “Love all I couldn’t begin to count all of the ous assistance of so many of you Indianapolis). Then a 42-year-old in God and for God, and all will be people who serve our parishes and teachers, catechists and leaders of our woman of somewhat frail health who well.” schools and charitable agencies and educational and faith-formation pro- had been recognized by the French gov- These are brave words for a middle- institutions in southern and central grams. Yours is a challenging and a ernment as an accomplished teacher, aged woman living in a forest in an serious part of the mission of our Mother Theodore came with five other area of the New World not particularly Indiana. Many do so as a life voca- sisters to the wilderness of Indiana. welcoming to Roman Catholics, tion and profession. Many do so as archdiocese, and we pray for you fer- Here she founded the Congregation of responsible for a newly founded con- volunteers and see their service as vently and gratefully. the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary- gregation of religious women, and in part of their vocation as well. For all Then comes the fantastic day of of-the-Woods. Within a year of arriving charge of a new academy for the educa- of them, we give thanks because they the beatification of Venerable Mother in the Indiana forest, she and her sisters tion of young daughters of pioneers. serve the unity of our Church. Theodore Guérin, foundress of the had established an academy for young Blessed Mother Theodore Guérin was Praying for unity is a serious matter Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary- women that was later to grow into Saint pressed on all sides by monumental and a responsibility that all of us of-the-Woods! At an extraordinary Mary-of-the-Woods College, the first administrative and leadership responsi- share. Among other things, we keep Mass with Pope John Paul II, on Catholic liberal arts college for women bilities, by challenges of the harsh envi- in mind that our parishes, our mis- Sunday, Oct. 25, in the Basilica of in the United States. ronment, and by difficulties arising from sions, our schools, our charitable St. Peter, we pray for our religious Mother Theodore died in 1856 at both anti-Catholic “Know-Nothings” and sisters, brothers and priests, and we the age of 57. even, at times, from her own bishop. But agencies and institutions, indeed our Even during her lifetime, many peo- she relied on Providence, a Providence archdiocese itself, are not islands unto also pray for an increase in vocations ple thought Mother Theodore was a she said that never failed her, groping themselves. We belong to the one, to the religious life. It is an extraordi- saint. And after her death, her sisters along slowly when the way was not clear holy, catholic and apostolic Church nary blessing that we can be present and others who knew her or who knew to her or her sisters. with Peter as our head. as the Holy Father names Mother of her would invoke her intercession Surely, this woman speaks to us One of the most elaborate Theodore as “blessed.” with God. In 1909, Providence Sister today. She is truly, as Providence Churches in Rome is the Church of It is an appropriate time to pray for Mary Theodosia Mugg, who had had a General Superior Sister Diane Ris the Gesu. Here in the chapel of the valiant sisters and brothers and mastectomy because of breast cancer, said, “a woman for our time” and an St. Francis Xavier, the patron of our priests who are religious, who by was spontaneously healed of severe appropriate role model for all of us to archdiocese, we offer Mass on their very lives give visible witness to neuritis in one of her arms and of an follow. † Oct. 23. The Church in southern and the Gospel way of life, like Mother — William R. Bruns central Indiana is so richly blessed! It Theodore did. Nor can I think of a is so appropriate that here we offer a more appropriate occasion for us to Mass of special thanksgiving for pray that more young women and God’s many blessings. And here we men will listen for God’s call to reli- pray for the thousands of people who gious life, especially in the religious are generous benefactors in support communities located in our archdio- of our archdiocesan mission. Because cese. God continues to call. 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Buscando la Cara del Señor Letters to the Editor Arzobispo Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. Catholics and assisted youth can go beyond the sixth grade. In Honduras there is one priest for every suicide 45,000 Catholics, the worst ratio of priests Nationwide polls have consistently to Catholics in the world. The Church is shown that 60 to 70 percent of Americans terribly poor economically and in person- Peregrinos en support assisted suicide, and, according to nel. The New York Times (10-26-97), up to Poverty means that 90 percent of our 50 percent of Catholics would vote to people and children really have no future. allow it. These people are our brothers and sisters Roma; orando por las I asked myself, how can this be? When in Christ. They call to us in their lack of Catholics have been taught that only God hope and in their daily material and spiri- gives life, and only he can take it away, tual poverty. To deny a radical response to necesidades de la how can any Catholic believe in assisted this radical need would be to ignore the suicide? suffering Christ in his little ones today. This question stuck in my mind, until, We have four orphanages, three board- finally, I think that I have come up with ing schools for poor children in high Iglesia de la the answer. school, four high schools, two grade In years past, when one would mention schools, three boarding houses for our uni- some pain or discomfort, they would be versity students, one trade school and one told to “offer it up.” Today, we only hear small project for abandoned mothers and archidiócesis this in jest, making light of the “old fash- their children. We need volunteers to help ioned” way of our ancestors and the “old” us in so many ways. It is not necessary to Church. know Spanish before coming. There is no a Peregrinación del Viaje de con vista a La Basílica de Pedro y al We never hear today of the value of age restrictions for volunteers, and they LEsperanza continúa en Roma. Vaticano. Aquí, de una manera especial, offering up our sufferings for the poor may stay as long as they like. El jueves, 22 de octubre, cele- oraremos por todos nuestros maestros, souls in purgatory or even as a means of We want to help these poor to help braremos Misa en la tumba del San catequistas y administradores educativos shortening our own stay in purgatory. themselves. Education, academic and tech- Pedro en la cripta de la Basílica del San en nuestras parroquias y escuelas. Todos Suffering is seen today as having no nical is the key. In the encyclical, Pedro. El San Pedro fue escogido por los aspectos del ministerio de la Iglesia value, no merit. Therefore, just as many Redemptoris Missio (The Mission of the Jesús para ser el primero entre los Doce son importantes, pero de los, se da una believe that a woman has a right to kill Redeemer), Pope John Paul II wrote apóstoles. Asimismo, como muchos de superioridad especial a la misión de la the baby in her womb, many, including “Missionary activity, which is carried out ellos y sus sucesores, dio su vida por la Iglesia de enseñar. Como sucesor a los Catholics, believe that it is all right to in a variety of ways, is the task of all the fe y por la unidad de la Iglesia. En su apóstoles, el obispo está encargado de take away the life of the suffering, forget- Christian faithful.” The Church by its very tumba, oraremos por todas las personas ser el maestro principal y catequista del ting that they have no right to take some- nature is missionary! que colaboran sirviendo la misión de jefe en la Iglesia local. Sin la ayuda gen- thing that they didn’t, and can’t, give—a If you have an interest in being the nuestra archidiócesis. Y en un tiempo erosa de tantos de ustedes los maestros, human life. hands of Christ to reach out and serve the cuando no se aprecia mucho acerca de catequistas y líderes de nuestros progra- What does the Bible tell us about suf- suffering Christ in his poor here, please nuestra fe, oraremos por la unidad de mas educativos y de la formación de la fering? 1 Peter, 2:20–21 says “If you write or contact: nuestra Iglesia. fe, esa misión apenas podría realizarse endure suffering even when you have done Mary Jo Kahl, 1640 Ardsley St., Yo no podría empezar a contar todas en la parte central y del sur de Indiana. right, God will bless you for it. It was for Winston-Salem, N.C. 27103; telephone las personas que sirven a nuestras parro- Su misión es un desafío y una parte seria this that God called you, for Christ himself 336-761-1894. quias, escuelas, agencias caritativas y de la misión de nuestra archidiócesis, y suffered for you and left you an example, Father Emil Cook, O.F.M. Conv. instituciones en la parte sur y central de oraremos por ustedes con fervor y so that you would follow in his steps.” (See Mission Honduras Indiana. Muchos de ellos trabajan como agradecimiento. also Phil 1:29 and 1 Pt 4:13.) Honduras, Central America una vocación de vida y profesión. ¡Entonces llega el día fantástico de la Now, if we choose willingly to shorten Muchos trabajan como voluntarios y beatificación de la Madre Venerada our lives, the life that God gave us, and (Father Emil is a Conventual entienden su servicio también como Theodore Guérin, fundadora de las one which we have no right to take away, Franciscan missionary and a member of parte de su vocación. A todos ellos, les Hermanas de Providencia de Saint Mary how can we expect his glory to be Our Lady of Consolation Province, damos gracias porque sirven a la unidad of the Woods! El domingo, 25 de revealed to us? Mount St. Francis, Ind. He has been serv- de nuestra Iglesia. Orar por unidad es un octubre, en una Misa extraordinaria con By assisted suicide, we forfeit all merits ing in Honduras for 28 years.) asunto serio y una responsabilidad que el Papa Juan Pablo II, en la Basílica del and graces that can be gained by accepting comparten todos. Entre otras cosas, ten- San Pedro, oraremos por nuestros her- our lot in life, even when it means much emos en mente que nuestras parroquias, manos religiosos y sacerdotes, y también suffering. Letter Policies misiones, escuelas, agencias caritativas y oraremos por un aumento en vocaciones I fear that some day, there will be more Letters from readers are welcome instituciones, de hecho nuestra misma hacia la vida religiosa. Es una bendición assisted suicides than there are abortions and should be informed, relevant, well- archidiócesis, no son aisladas. extraordinaria que podremos estar pre- today. expressed, concise, temperate in tone, Pertenecemos a la Iglesia única, santa, sentes cuando el Papa nombra a la Madre Winferd E. Moody courteous and respectful. católica y apostólica con Pedro como Santísima Theodore como “bendita”. Indianapolis The editors reserve the right to select nuestra cabeza. Es un tiempo conveniente de orar por and edit the letters based on space limi- Una de las Iglesias más elaboradas en las hermanas y hermanos valientes y sac- tations, pastoral sensitivity, and content Roma es la Iglesia del Gesu. El 23 de erdotes que son religiosos, los cuales por Church in Honduras (including spelling and grammar). octubre ofreceremos Misa en la capilla sus vidas dan testigo visible al estilo de needs your help Frequent writers will ordinarily be lim- del San Francisco Xavier, patrón de vida del Evangelio, de la misma manera ited to one letter every three months. nuestra archidiócesis. ¡Las Iglesias en la como la Madre Theodore. No puedo The Central American country of Letters must be signed, but, for seri- parte del sur y central de Indiana son tan pensar en una ocasión más apropiada Honduras is the second poorest country in ous reasons, names may be withheld. benditas! Es muy apropiado que ofrez- para orar que más personas jóvenes the Americas. This means that only 1 in 10 camos Misa de acción de gracias espe- oigan a la llamada de Dios hacia la vida cial por las muchas bendiciones de Dios. religiosa, sobre todo en las comunidades Además oraremos en ese lugar por los religiosas localizadas en nuestra miles que hacen caridad que apoyan a archidiócesis. Dios continúa llamando. nuestra misión de la archidiócesis. Nuestros jóvenes necesitan ayuda y estí- Concerning Debido a ellos, podemos continuar el tra- mulo para oír y responder. bajo de Dios. Estoy seguro que nuestro En nuestro día final en Roma, el 26 primer Obispo, Simon Bruté, escogió al de octubre, nosotros los peregrinos par- sacrifice San Francisco Xavier como nuestro ticiparemos en la primera Misa especial patrón ya que él fue un misionero en honor de la Madre Santísima valeroso y valiente. Como digo una y Theodore Guérin en la Basílica del Pablo otra vez, Indiana todavía es verdadera- Fuera de las Paredes. En la tumba del mente un territorio misionero. Podemos San Pablo, celebraremos la acción de continuar la tradición tanto de nuestro gracias juntos con las Hermanas de y dear sisters, since we have a primer obispo y como la del San Providencia. En adición a sus oraciones, M Francisco Xavier porque muchos de ust- agregaremos nuestra propia acción de ‘‘sacrifice to make, let us make it edes son generosos compartiendo su gracias para ellas y oraremos por el min- generously.” tesoro y por eso Dios nos bendice a isterio de todos las mujeres y hombres “I always find a new sacrifice to través de ustedes. que sirven y viven en nuestra archidióce- make when I think I have reached the El sábado, 24 de octubre, cele- sis. ¡Sin ellos, estaríamos verdadera- end.” braremos la Eucaristía en la Universidad mente pobres! † Norteamericana en Roma. La universi- – Mother Theodore Guérin dad aloja a los seminaristas americanos Traducido por: Language Training en Roma y se encuentra en una colina Center, Indianapolis

Venerable Mother Theodore Guérin, foundress of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary- La intención del Arzobispo Buechlein para vocaciones en octubre of-the-Woods, will be beatified (proclaimed “blessed”) by Pope John Paul II on Oct. 25 in Pastores Juveniles: Que ellos siempre puedan animar a los jóvenes a considerar ceremonies in St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome. dando servicio a la iglesia, sobre todo como sacerdotes y religiosos. In order to acquaint readers with the spirit and wisdom of this woman, The Criterion is publishing a series of quotations from Mother Theodore’s writings. Page 6 The Criterion Friday, October 23, 1998

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The Indiana Citizens for Life Conven- Hall, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., in session. Those who are interested should sion. For additional information, contact tion will be held Oct. 24 at Best Western Indianapolis. The ecumenical Service of contact Christina Tuley at 317-236-1483 the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Waterfront Plaza in Indianapolis. Everyone Blessing for the center is scheduled at 3 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1483. Snows at 619-397-6700. involved with the pro-life cause or with p.m. A reception and open house will pregnancy help centers is invited to attend. follow the service in the center offices A display of 26,000 roses at the “HIV: Taking A New Direction,” a The day will include workshops, a lun- until 4 p.m. Information: 317-788-2106. Church of Our Lady of the Snows in retreat for those infected with HIV/AIDS cheon, and dinner with guest speaker Carol Belleville, Ill., will honor the saints and and their family and friends, will be held Everett, former abortion clinic manager The Eastside Deanery Adoration deceased friends and family of Missionary Nov. 6 through Nov. 8 at Mount St. from Dallas, Texas, who is now a national- Chapel at St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Association members at all Masses held Francis Retreat Center in southern ly-known pro-life speaker. The day begins (Little Flower) Parish in Indianapolis has through Nov. 2. The 5 p.m. liturgy on Oct. Indiana. The cost is $25. Those unable to with registration at 8 a.m. and will conclude been given a new name—Corpus Christi 31 will be filmed and later broadcast on afford the registration fee should contact at 9 p.m. The cost for the workshops and Adoration Chapel. both KTVI/Channel 2 and the Odyssey HIV/AIDS Ministry to arrange a scholar- luncheon is $45. Dinner is $25. Special Network. Check local listings for broad- ship. Early registration is encouraged. workshops for teens are also planned. The “Addressing Problems in the Nursing cast times. As part of the All Souls Day For more information, call HIV/AIDS cost for teens is $15. For more information Home: What You Can Do When It’s Not Feast, a Mass is celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Ministry at 317-631-4006 or 800-813- or to register, call 812-474-3195. Working,” a seminar sponsored by the on Nov. 2, and includes a rosary proces- 0949. † United Senior Action Foundation and pre- The Catholic Choir of Indianapolis sented by Severns Associates, will be held will sing at the 10:30 a.m. Mass Nov. 1 Oct. 27 at United Way, 3901 N. Meridian VIPs . . . at St. Mary Parish in Frankfort. St., in Indianapolis. The session begins at 6:30 p.m. and concludes at 7:30 p.m. ding anniversary Oct. 21. The couple The inaugural lecture for the new will celebrate with their family Oct. 23 Center for Christian Vocations at the The archdiocesan Office of Worship is at Allison Mansion at Marian College in University of Indianapolis, and the ecu- recruiting volunteers to serve as the arch- Indianapolis. The Zinkans were married menical Service of Blessing for the cen- diocesan hospitality ministers at major Oct. 21, 1948, at St. Philip Neri Parish in ter, will be held at 2 p.m. on Nov. 3. The archdiocesan liturgies, including the Indianapolis. They have three children: lecture, “A Faith to Live and Die For,” Chrism Mass, Rite of Election, and priest- Stephen P., Peter J., and Patricia Holtz. will be presented by Father Michael J. hood ordinations, beginning in January of The couple also has seven grandchildren. Baxter, Ph.D., of the theology depart- 1999. Volunteers must be available to The Zinkans are members of Christ the ment of the University of Notre Dame, serve several evenings and weekends a King Parish in Indianapolis. in Recital Hall on the first floor of Good year. All volunteers must attend a training Anna Filicicchia, a member of Holy Rosary Parish in Indianapolis, will mark her 100th birthday on Oct. 23. She has Joseph M. and Mary Mae Zinkan of two children: Lena Marie Yosha, and the This Ad Is Indianapolis will mark their 50th wed- late Joseph Filicicchia. † Camera Ready!

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hroughout the year, the sign in front of Good groups all over the country.” Shepherd Church features a variety of brief mes- Addressing the differences between male and female T sages welcoming visitors to the Indianapolis South spirituality strengthens parish faith-formation programs, Deanery faith community located near Garfield Park. Father Clegg said. “It’s important to give men and women This advertising apparently works quite well because a comfortable environment to express their spirituality. I a number of newcomers regularly attend the weekend think treating male and female spirituality the same way liturgies there. does a disservice to both men and women.” Indianapolis Last week’s message promoted the Christ Renews His Good Shepherd Parish is known for its friendly envi- Parish (CRHP) retreat for women ronment, he said. As a result, the parish has welcomed a South Deanery Oct. 24-25 at Good Shepherd. number of new Catholics into the Church through the Rite The CRHP weekend is one of a of Christian Initiation of Adults program. series of ongoing faith-formation “For a parish our size, with 500 families, we had 25 programs that strengthen parish people come into the Church last year,” Father Clegg life for people in the 500-house- said. “This year, we have about 15 people beginning the Good hold Catholic community. formation process. I think those are great numbers that “We’ve been working hard show the vibrancy of the people who are wanting to be developing faith-formation and formed in the faith.” spiritual growth opportunities Meier also attributes Good Shepherd’s steady growth Shepherd over the last two or three years, since the new church was completed two years ago to the especially as part of the [arch- friendliness of the parish family. diocesan] Journey of Hope,” “A real important part of our parish growth has been Indianapolis Father Tom Clegg, Good because of the spirit of the parishioners here,” Meier said. Shepherd’s pastor, explained. “It’s powerful. People who visit Good Shepherd routinely Fr. Tom Clegg “We also participate in faith- say there is something special here, and I think that formation programs with other something special is the Holy Spirit operating through parishes. Because Central Catholic School is part of four the people. It’s a very Benedictine kind of charism, of parishes, we work with the people of Sacred Heart, welcoming everyone as Christ. I think that’s as important St. Patrick and Holy Rosary on lots of different activities.” Story and photos by Mary Ann Wyand Parish staff members responded to parishioners’ requests for spiritual growth opportunities by starting a new Catholic Men’s Fellowship Group modeled after a Cincinnati program and offering Christ Renews His Parish Fast Fact: for women. “Our goal is simply to improve the spiritual life of the As part of the archdiocesan Legacy people of our parish,” pastoral associate Tom Meier said. of Hope campaign, Good Shepherd “We believe people hunger for God and [need] a place where they can talk about their faith.” Parish is planning a 24-hour prayer To research the men’s spirituality program, a group of vigil in November. The parish also men from Good Shepherd Parish traveled to southern Ohio last spring to participate in a one-day Cincinnati offers 24-hour visitation in the Catholic Men’s Fellowship Conference. Blessed Sacrament Chapel with “They had excellent speakers, and we came back energized by the conference,” Meier said. “Our steering advance arrangements so parish- committee wanted the men of the parish to get to know ioners can pray there at any time of each other better through spiritual growth opportunities, so we decided to model our men’s group after the one in the day or night. the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. There are similar men’s Good Shepherd Church Rehabilitation was Yesterday, Good Shepherd Cameron Ave. Carson Ave. Today We Habilitate! Shelby St. Most of us grew up knowing right from wrong. All our friends knew right from wrong, good from bad. Today, right and wrong, good and bad might as well be words

65 from an extinct language. 74 69 New Castle Richmond 70 That’s why at Gibault School for Boys we don’t rehabilitate kids, we habilitate them. Rockville Indianapolis Greencastle Rushville Clinton Connersville These are kids who don’t know how to live in our society. They don’t know right from 70 Shelbyville Terre Haute Batesville wrong. They have no aspirations beyond next week. When there is no hope, no future 74 Bloomington Columbus and no standard of behavior, immediate gratification becomes understandable behavior. Lawrenceburg Seymour Bedford 65 Understandable, but not acceptable.

Salem We don’t punish these kids – we teach them. New Albany We teach them that actions have consequences. We teach them self-discipline. We show them that they have a future. We teach them right from wrong. You know what? Our kids are pretty good students! ✟ ✟ ✟ ✟ ✟ ✟ ✟ ✟ ✟ ✟

This sentiment brought to you by Gibault School for Boys, where futures are reconstructed one boy at a time. Sponsored by the Indiana Knights of Columbus, Gibault is a residential childcare Journey facility for troubled, abused and delinquent young men ages 8-18. of GIBAULT SCHOOL FOR BOYS Hope 6301 S. U.S. HIGHWAY 41, P.O. BOX 2316 2001 TERRE HAUTE, IN 47802-0316 812-299-1156, EXT. 465 The Criterion Friday, October 23, 1998 Page 9 as the faith formation we do once people come to the school’s philosophy of treating students in loving ways includes being “sensitive to the fact that families need parish staff and ask how to go about becoming Catholic. because they are children of God. our support in terms of prayer and attending Mass,” It’s what happens in a Christian community when there “We have about a 30 percent non-Catholic enrollment Tichenor said. “Spirituality is a part of everything we do are personal faith connections.” among our 221 students,” she said. “Most of the teachers at school. We start each day with prayer and end each The same friendly, family environment is emphasized could not tell you who is Catholic and who is not. We do day by reciting the Act of Contrition and the Angel of at Central Catholic School, principal Kathleen Tichenor make it very clear that we are a Catholic school, first and God. We have a May crowning every year, and during said. A sign posted above an entry door reminds the foremost. All of our students learn religion together, and Advent we all gather in the multipurpose room and light children that smiles can change the world. our non-Catholic children also participate in offertory pro- the Advent candle.” Tichenor allocates time during faculty staff meetings cessions and help with the liturgies in other ways.” Every classroom has a prayer box, she said, which is for the teachers to talk about ways to carry out the Teaching spirituality in daily life circumstances taken home by a different student each week. “Each prayer box contains a crucifix, a candle and a journal. We send the boxes home with the students and ask the families to Central Catholic School second-grade teacher use them for family prayer. If they want other families to Margee McHugh (below) discusses the drawing on a pray for something special, they can write prayer requests student’s religion folder. McHugh was talking with the in the journals.” children about the importance of prayer and making All the students attend Mass together once a week at loving choices in daily life situations. Central Catholic Good Shepherd Church, Tichenor said, and they attend a School secretary Carolyn DeHoff (left, at right) and second eucharistic liturgy there every third week in office assistant Rosie McMahan admire their smaller groups. Students also participate in penance ser- portraits drawn by two students as a surprise. vices several times a year. “There is a good kind of feeling among the students at Central Catholic School,” Tichenor said. “We receive a lot of support from all four parishes, and the students know they are special.” Good Shepherd parishioners enjoy sharing their faith with the school children, she said, and the children like being part of such a warm and welcoming Christian environment. †

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Address: 1109 E. Cameron St., Principal: Kathleen Tichenor Indianapolis, IN 46203 School: Central Catholic School (K-8) Telephone: 317-783-3158 1155 E. Cameron St. Fax: 317-781-5961 317-783-7759 Fax: 317-781-5964 Number of Students: 221 Church Capacity: 400 ᵼ Number of Households: 500 Masses: Pastor: Rev. Thomas E. Clegg Saturday Anticipation — 4:30 p.m. Pastoral Associate: Tom Meier Sunday — 9:00, 11:00 a.m. Youth Ministry Coordinator: Bernie Price Holy Day — 8:00 a.m., 7:00 p.m. Music Director: Susie Graves Weekdays — Tues., Thurs. 6:30 p.m.; Parish Council Chair: Judy Eppich Wed., Fri. 8:00 a.m. Parish Secretary: Sue Aton

Bishop Chatard High School presents . . . The 1998 Family Liturgy and Bishop Chatard Medal Breakfast X All parents, alumni, and friends of Bishop Chatard High School are invited to join us for this annual event that affords us the opportunity to come together and celebrate our gifts and blessings as a school community. We will also honor and celebrate the special gifts of members of our school family and others committed to the values of Catholic education. X Sunday, October 25, 1998 Mass begins at 9:30 a.m. in the school gymnasium X The 1998 Bishop Chatard Medal winners are: Distinguished Faculty-Staff: Kathie Church and Nancy Wathen Distinguished Parents: Ed and Val Fillenwarth Distinguished Alumni: Elaine (Ross) Carson ’67, John ’76 and Nancy (Akin) Dury ’76 Distinguished Community Leader: Annette “Mickey” Lentz, Secretary for Catholic Education X Tickets are required: $4 for adults and $2 for grade school and younger Bishop Chatard High School We believe in education in faith for life! Please call the Bishop Chatard Development Office 5885 North Crittenden Avenue • Indianapolis, IN • 46220 at 317-254-5436 for information and tickets. Page 10 The Criterion Friday, October 23, 1998 Papal agenda includes ambitious projects In perhaps his most ambitious project, he has launched During two decades, pontiff has traveled to 119 countries on a global pastoral program to take the Church into the third millennium, including regional synods, a full calendar of more than 80 trips to preach the Gospel, denounce injustice year-2000 meetings in Rome, and an examination of the darker chapters in Church history. VATICAN CITY (CNS)—As he looks ahead to the third human rights is universally recognized to be a pope.” Through all these activities, whether from the altar or millennium of Christianity, Pope John Paul II is planning a Pope John Paul II also plans to continue the culture- on the Internet, Pope John Paul has raised the profile of variety of historic trips and meetings. faith dialogue. The pope’s new encyclical on faith and rea- the Church in the world and made a personal impression Next year, Vatican spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls son will extend the discussion of his earlier encyclical on on Catholics and non-Catholics alike. said, the pope hopes a trip to Romania will break through moral truth, Veritatis Splendor. As Navarro-Valls put it, the “In today’s world, the pope has become the supreme the curtain of Catholic-Orthodox tension that hangs over pope is attempting not just to lay down a moral law, but to moral authority for humanity. There is no doubt about much of Eastern Europe and perhaps pave the way for a analyze our epoch and the roots of modern attitudes that. Some may not agree with specific teachings, but if visit to Moscow. toward good and evil, truth and morality. they look closely, they discover that these teachings are The pope also speaks with insistence of his desire to The pope has reached millions through the mass media linked to the pope’s deep vision of salvation, and are not travel to the ancient birthplace of Abraham, in modern and written best-selling books that carry a much simpler just a rigid set of rules,” said Cardinal Jozef Tomko, head Iraq, and other biblical lands, Navarro-Valls said. A meet- message. His new encyclical, in contrast, will probably be of the Vatican’s Congregation for the Evangelization of ing in Sinai, Egypt, between Christian, Jewish and Muslim read by a relatively tiny audience. But Navarro-Valls said Peoples and one of the pope’s closest advisers. leaders is still on the pope’s wish-list, along with a first that’s fine with the Holy Father, who does not underesti- Some of the pope’s recent actions—including one doc- visit to Jerusalem to prepare for the jubilee year 2000 with mate the cultural influence of these “intellectual” leaders, ument aimed at dissent and another that highlighted the other Christian churches. inside and outside the Church, and wants to stay in touch limited role of bishops’ conferences—have prompted crit- Human rights issues are also priorities. The pope who with them. ics to speak of an “end-of-regime” phase, in which the stood up to communist and right-wing dictators around the In reviewing the first 20 years under Pope John Paul, pope and his aides are consolidating controversial posi- world has, in recent years, been emphasizing that human Vatican officials said it was impossible to summarize the tions to protect against future change. rights is not just a question for the political order, Navarro- impact of a pontificate that has recast the role of the papa- Vatican officials reject this interpretation. They said Valls said. The pope has zeroed in on life issues such as cy in so many ways. that if the pope chooses to emphasize the Church’s teach- abortion, euthanasia and genetic experimentation, and on This pope has traveled to 119 countries on more than ing against ordination of women, for example, it is family issues such as birth control programs and legal 80 foreign trips, using the world as a pulpit to preach the because he senses a need for clarity on an issue that is still recognition of irregular unions, such as domestic partner- Gospel and denounce injustice. debated among theologians and others. ship laws. The forum for these ethical battles is often the At the Vatican and abroad, he has given more speeches They also rejected the notion that, as the pope has aged, United Nations or international conferences. than any predecessor, and in more languages. He has met he has lost touch with the day-to-day management of the The papal spokesman said the pope’s legacy on human with more world leaders, appeared more often on televi- universal Church. rights gives him powerful leverage on these issues and sion, and given more press conferences. “The pope is still very vigilant about the Roman Curia, illustrates how much things have changed over the last He has beatified more than 800 people and declared 279 and he is still the ‘source’ of its actions,” Navarro-Valls 100 years. saints, a record. He has convened more synods of bishops, said. The pope meets regularly with curial heads, presides “At the beginning of the 20th century, global political using them as extensive think-tank sessions for regional and over interagency meetings once a month and often invites ideologies like Marxism presented themselves as the great universal problems in the Church. He has changed the face aides to discuss issues at length over lunch, he said. defenders of human rights,” Navarro-Valls said. “But as of the Catholic hierarchy, naming most of the active bishops As for the pope’s health, Navarro-Valls said that “cer- the century comes to a close, the primary defender of in the world and the vast majority of voting-age cardinals. tain physical limits are evident, and the pope doesn’t try to He has disciplined dissenting theologians and self-styled hide them. They don’t worry him and, thank God, up to “traditionalists,” promulgated new norms for Catholic uni- this point they don’t interfere with his work.” versities, and upheld unpopular Church teachings like the The pontiff, who has always had a special affinity with Before You Select Your Next CD, pronouncement against artificial birth control. 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By Fr. John W. Crossin, O.S.F.S. a common search for truth. But our search will not pro- ceed in common without a touch of humility on the part Civility most certainly is a virtue. It is a key dimen- of all involved. sion of Christian character. It is a virtue society greatly Recognizing that I might not have the whole truth or needs today. may be acting in a self-centered way requires personal In following political campaigns or political scandals, in insight and introspection. watching television and listening to the radio, we easily can Actually, our personalities affect our civility. All learn the language of incivility. Exaggeration easily slides virtues are refracted through our unique individuality. into public discussion. Then an opponent becomes a “liar,” Do we hold a number of absolute positions? A variety “a Nazi,” an “extremist” or “narrow-minded.” of personality factors might motivate us here. Perhaps Civility is absent from such harmful affronts to a per- these positions: son’s integrity or character. • reflect a dogmatism we tend to exhibit, We treat others civilly because we respect them. Each • or reflect our need for security in an unstable and person is made in God’s image. Each person is specially changing world, called by God. Each person has wisdom to share. • or have resulted from a spiritual pilgrimage which How do we show such respect? Certainly by avoid- successfully has grasped some hard truths. ing demeaning words and conversations. Civility for- Civility is a moral imperative if we are to have a bids “trash talking,” whether in politics, on the sports democratic and humane society. It rests on the proposi- fields, or at the mall. tion that there is truth to be found. We find this truth in We show respect by building others up rather than collaboration with others. tearing them down. Taking others’ ideas and opinions But if civility is necessary in civil society, it is even seriously denotes such respect. Civility calls us to respect more necessary in the Church. others’ human dignity even when we disagree with them. At a conference this past spring, I met a man who In civility, we: recently turned to ministry in a parish after years in the • Listen carefully to others to grasp their reasoning and business world. I asked him what he found to be the their understanding to better discern their viewpoints. biggest difference between the two worlds. • Presume the best motivation in others. His answer was that people in the Church were much • Seek the kernel of truth in what they say. more committed to their work. They had a deeper emo- People are still worthy of respect and love even tional investment. when they are mistaken! His answer points positively to people’s depth of com- Thus civility avoids hyperbole and sticks to the facts mitment to the faith. But it also alerts us to our own need in a discussion. for civility within the Christian community. The fact is that we are accustomed to hyperbole in Since we are so deeply committed, we can have a ten- our televised speech. I have to smile at a sporting event, dency to dismiss the views of others who disagree with

such as a Super Bowl or World Series, being described us. In a sense, we can personally excommunicate them! CNS illustration by the media as “historic.” Such is not the stuff of his- Long ago, St. Paul witnessed similar difficulties Civility is a virtue and a key dimension to Christian character. tory but of recreation. among the Christians in Corinth. He urged them to find People who are civil avoid rude behavior and language. People We also are accustomed to such exaggerations from wisdom in focusing on Christ. who are gracious show generosity of spirit. advertising. Products are routinely described as “the Civility most certainly is a virtue for our Church and best.” society. Its respect for human dignity is rooted in our of the Washington Theological Consortium. His book, So it’s probably not surprising that our media inter- deepest understanding of salvation in Jesus Christ. For Walking in Virtue: Moral Decisions and Spiritual views often emphasize the extremes rather than balance Jesus died and rose for the salvation of all. † Growth in Daily Life, will be published by Paulist and moderation. Points of view are presented by their (Oblate Father John W. Crossin is executive director Press in December.) most radical and inflammatory representatives even if these speakers only represent a handful of people. Conflict is thought to sell newspapers, magazines or TV It takes discipline to remain civil to others shows. Civility urges a change in such public discourse. By Andrew and Terri Lyke tips for family harmony: Some workplaces also seem devoid of basic concern for • Coolness—We need to keep the tone or volume of others; only the “bottom line” or personal success seem How do families keep the channels of communication our voices low and strive to achieve a peaceful, civil to matter. open when tempers flare? It takes discipline to remain conversation. In this type of poisonous atmosphere, individuals are civil with loved ones in the face of anger. • Patience—We need to listen when the other person devalued and dismissed. Downsizing occurs no matter Bill and Arlene Casey of Matteson, Ill., recommend is speaking instead of interrupting to make a point. what the human cost. Personal success must be these principles for resolving family disagreements: • Poise—Engage the brain before opening the mouth. attained—no matter what. • Humility—If we are really after “the truth,” we both When we speak in anger, we speak hastily. If, as some say, truth is relative, if truth can never be have to admit the possibility that we could be wrong. • Acceptance—Love the other person enough to attained, then there may be wisdom in being the loudest • Caution—We need to remember that the relationship respect his or her views and the fact that this person may or the most aggressive. We need to be forceful to get is important and we must choose our words carefully and think a little differently. our own way. listen well so we hear and understand what is being said. By focusing on civility, effective communication can Civility, by contrast, involves respect for others and for • Respect—We need to remind ourselves that this remain the byproduct of family discourse. † the truth. Even small actions—such as helping an aged or person is so loved by God that Christ gave his life for (The Lykes are coordinators of marriage ministry to handicapped person—build up the civil community. him or her. the African-American community for the Archdiocese of In public discourse and discussion, we are engaged in Julius and Leslie Frazier of Chicago, Ill., use these Chicago.) Discussion Point Feelings affect communication

This Week’s Question “What blocks communication would be lack of trust, What blocks communication between people? What and, conversely, trust enhances communication.” enhances communication? (Jan Savage, Columbus, Ohio) “Our own personal feelings. We hear what was said Lend Us Your Voice in a different tone than it was said. We misunder- stand because of our own fears or pride. What An upcoming edition asks: How would you explain enhances communication is a sense of caring and a the meaning of the term spirituality to a young per- willingness to take the time to make a connection.” son? (Ron Marinelli, Louisville, Colo.) To respond for possible publication, write to Faith “I think apathy blocks communication, and compas- sionate understanding enhances it.” (Aubrey Hiller- Alive! at 3211 Fourth St., N.E., Washington, D.C. Rearden, Great Falls, Mont.) 20017-1100. † CNS photo Page 12 The Criterion Friday, October 23, 1998

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Matters Liturgical/Fr. Rick Ginther From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink The pope’s efforts to change Silence is golden

Silence. A hush, a quieting, a cessation These silences are of varied duration. Catholic attitudes toward Jews of sound—as in a snow-covered landscape But each is a call to either personal prayer, he book The Hidden Pope,by stopped to visit him. or soundless sleep. reflection, or preparation; they are an invi- TDarcy O’Brien, has a scene in Cardinal Deskur is in The Hidden Pope Silence. How often do tation to be open to what one brings to which Jerzy Kluger because he was one of the Vatican officials you and I wish it to prayer and to what is to be prayed. and a fellow Jew, Dr. who worked secretly with Kluger to try to be—peaceful, quiet, At any eucharistic liturgy (Mass), Wolf Gross, are achieve diplomatic recognition by the the pores of the mind silence is urged: after the invitation to the playing bridge with Vatican for the state of Israel, which hap- and heart open, recep- Penitential Rite and the Kyrie or the Cardinals Andrzej pened June 15, 1994. Kluger was Karol tive, or at rest? More Confiteor; after the “Let us pray” that pre- Deskur and another Wojtila’s boyhood friend in Wadowice, often than we might cedes the Opening Prayer, the Prayer over cardinal in Deskur’s Poland. The book attributes that friend- have it! the Gifts, and the Prayer after apartment. Kluger ship, along with the pope’s experiences of In the Constitution Communion; after each reading pro- “looked up from his seeing Jews persecuted in Poland by the on the Sacred Liturgy, claimed and after the homily; during the hand and saw Nazis, as being among the reasons why #14, the liturgy, especially the eucharistic period of the Preparation of the Gifts; and Michelangelo’s brilliantly illuminated John Paul has done more to improve rela- liturgy, presumes and calls for the assem- during the reflective period after the com- dome through a window. He turned to tions between Jews and Catholics than any bly (congregation) to be about its “work” munion procession. the professor and the cardinals and said, pope in history. (liturgy’s root meaning). It calls for all to From a practical perspective, there are ‘I don’t know what’s going to happen For centuries Catholics accused the “full, conscious and active participation.” It also other very brief moments for silences from here, but I can tell you one thing Jews of being God-killers and it was has been my experience that, at times, this that “quiet” the building following the for sure. This is the first time in history thought that their dispersion from the call for “active participation” has been noise of the assembly’s movements. For that two Jews are playing bridge at the Holy Land was punishment for rejecting seen as a negative reaction to our liturgical example: Vatican with two cardinals!’” Jesus as the Messiah. Pope John Paul, past (when at prayer we were more or less • after the Opening Song and before the That scene leaped out at me because though, has apologized for this attitude expected to be “silent”). At the same time, Sign of the Cross—time for the I know precisely where Kluger was sit- toward the Jews and for the anti-Semitism “silence” has been interpreted through our hymnals/books to be set down; ting when he looked out that window. it has practiced in the past. He was the cultural “media” of radio and television, • after the Opening Prayer and before I’ve looked out that window several first pope since Peter to worship in a which refer to silence as “dead air.” Thus, the Reading—time for the sound of people times while visiting Cardinal Deskur. I Jewish synagogue, on April 13, 1986, and it would seem that silence is at best “inac- being seated to subside, and for the bodies came to know him while he was presi- he was host for a Jewish-Catholic musical tivity,” and at worst, “dead.” of the assembly members to prepare for dent of the Pontifical Council for concert commemorating the Holocaust on For me, practical experience and com- listening; Social Communication and I was presi- April 7, 1994. And on March 16 of this mon sense present a more positive view. • when people have just stood and dent of the International Federation of year, the Vatican expressed repentance for Listening is an activity. To actively listen, words will follow—time for the building Catholic Press Associations. His apart- Christians who failed to oppose Nazi per- we must be personally silent. To personally to quiet so that a greeting, such as “The ment is above the council’s offices and, secution of the Jews. reflect when in a communal setting, we Lord be with you,” may be heard, appreci- as he liked to say, “Literally in the Pope John Paul teaches us that the must be communally silent. ated and given response. shadow of St. Peter’s.” covenant between God and the Jews was Our liturgies—eucharistic, morning or Finally, who is responsible for silence in Cardinal Deskur is Polish and a good never revoked, that Catholics must evening prayer, blessing, communion ser- prayer? Everyone who is present. All are friend of Pope John Paul. Unfortunately, embrace the Old Testament as well as the vice, benediction, adoration—all call for called to “full, conscious and active partici- he suffered a stroke during the papal New Testament, and that we should pray silence. In both the introductory sections pation.” Lending ourselves to and promoting conclave that elected Cardinal Karol for Jewish continuance. of the ritual texts and in the rubrics, com- silence in our prayer belongs to all of us. † Wojtila pope. After he was elected, John But we must remain vigilant to eliminate munal and personal silences are noted as (Father Rick Ginther is associate direc- Paul sneaked out of the Vatican unan- all remaining vestiges of anti-Semitism that normative practice. tor for archdiocesan liturgies.) nounced to visit Cardinal Deskur in the still exists among Catholics. † hospital. Later the cardinal went to a (Jack Fink’s latest book, Traveling with The Good Steward/Dan Conway Swiss sanitarium for physical therapy. I Jesus in the Holy Land, is now available happened to be in Switzerland for an from Criterion Press, Inc. See advertise- international Catholic press meeting and ment, page 16.) Seminary sponsors conference on ‘The Money Problem’ Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes Representatives of mainline Protestant Here are some of the facts: 1) Real per- and Catholic churches gathered at capita giving to churches has increased in Finding a worm in the apple Louisville Presbyterian the last 30 years, but giving as a percent Theological Seminary of income has declined. 2) In most “The devil made me do it.” approval of a pagan world and his desire recently to attend a churches, 75 percent of the income comes A popular comedy to return to it as soon as society becomes conference on “The from 25 percent of the members. 3) line, if not an unex- “honest” with itself. He cheerleads for Money Problem— People who pledge give more than people pressed truth in our those brave rebels whose actions give tes- Financing American who don’t, and 4) Protestants give more times. The devil, in tament to similar beliefs in politics, art Religion.” The confer- than Catholics, and evangelicals give more fact, often does tempt and lifestyle. ence was sponsored by than mainline Protestants. us to do it. Vidal describes himself politically as a the Louisville Here are some of the “cross-cutting Now, seeing the populist, a true liberal à la Thomas Institute, a Lilly themes”: 1) Differences in giving pat- diabolical in almost Jefferson and an isolationist, all legacies Endowment program for the study of terns between Catholics and Protestants every person and event from his senator grandfather, T. P. Gore. American religion. (and among Protestant denominations) that comes along is The senator and his wife were two of the James W. Lewis and Diane B. are not easy to explain. In fact, most not my style. This few people whom Vidal seems to have Freemeyer, who staff the Louisville researchers agree that differences in giv- kind of judgment makes me as uncomfort- truly loved and admired. Unfortunately, Institute, described the conference as an ing habits are deeply imbedded in the able as the kind of piety that features the senator’s atheism rubbed off on his opportunity for religious leaders to “think theological and cultural patterns that “them” and “us.” The kind that favors grandson as well. together about the financing of American define different religious groups. In other dwelling on Christ’s gory wounds, syrupy Vidal occasionally notes contented religion and what it means for the faith of words, Catholics give less than lives of the saints, or enforcing letter rather longevity in marriage and the stability of believers and the lives of congregations Protestants because of the way they than seeking spirit. children raised in loving surroundings as and denominations.” think, believe, worship and interact with Maybe it’s because I’m a convert. good things, but they seem to him aberra- According to Lewis and Freemeyer, in one another as Catholics. 2) Although Maybe because I’m a down-to-earth tions rather than normal conditions. He recent years, a number of scholars have few churches openly discuss the relation- Scandinavian, I don’t know. But I do often cites his indifference to social class turned their attention to basic questions ship between theology and money, there know that, despite how he’s perceived, and his respect for truth and the lack of concerning the financing of religion in the are significant, implicit differences the devil exists and he never stops trying. hypocrisy, but he also sees no fault in the United States. “Surprisingly,” they say, among churches in the ways they under- We have only to look at Scripture and the use of others for individual pleasure. “these scholars have found little consensus stand and relate to money. 3) More world around us, past and present, to His scorn for believers is almost total, on such fundamental questions as: Why do involvement in the church almost always understand this. although he reveals a reluctant respect people give to support religious activity? increases giving. 4) This is not the first Concern about the devil and his doings here and there for some of the faithful. He Why do Protestants tend to give more than time that there has been a “crisis” in the came to my mind again recently while is most admiring of Jews, with whom he Catholics, and why do Protestant giving financing of American religion, and 5) reading Gore Vidal’s memoir, Palimpsest. suspects an ancestral connection. But we patterns vary among denominations? Is giv- the current situation may be more of a His point of view, his hopes and his life get the feeling that it’s intellect rather ing to American churches decreasing or leadership crisis than a financial crisis. offer insight into the moral structure of our than faith that he esteems. increasing? Finally, why do we find it so And here are the main unanswered own lives as citizens and human beings. The tricky part in reading Vidal is that hard as Christians to talk about money?” questions after all this research: Why is One of the qualities intrinsic to our he’s so darn clever, literate and perceptive The keynote address for the conference there an across-the-board financial (or human being is gender. Vidal describes that it’s easy to believe him. Even when was given by Mark Chaves, associate pro- leadership) crisis among churches in the himself as “homoerotic,” as opposed to you’re terribly uneasy with his remarks, fessor in the Department of Sociology at United States today? And what can we do “homosexual,” meaning that he is more you love how they’re being presented. the University of Arizona. Chaves’s pre- about it? In my next column, I’ll offer attracted to men than to women but not Kind of reminds you of that luscious sentation was divided into three sections: some reflections on these two unanswered exclusively so. OK. Sexual attraction is not apple in the garden of Eden, doesn’t it? † 1) facts about religious giving, 2) themes questions. † something the devil can take credit for. (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul that cut across all of the recent research, (Dan Conway is director of steward- But then he goes on to describe his Parish in Greencastle, is a regular colum- and 3) questions that remain unanswered ship and development for the Archdiocese promiscuity on both fronts, his hearty nist for The Criterion.) by the research. of Chicago.) The Criterion Friday, October 23, 1998 Page 13

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Monday, Oct. 26 Psalm 144:1-2, 9-10 Sunday, Oct. 25, 1998 Ephesians 4:32 - 5:8 Luke 13:31-35 Psalm 1:1-4, 6 • Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 effects of earthly gain unfetter them. Of Luke 13:10-17 Friday, Oct. 30 course, those seen in this reading are not • 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 simply the destitute, but those poor in the Philippians 1:1-11 • Luke 18:9-14 spiritual sense as well. Tuesday, Oct. 27 Psalm 111:1-6 In particular, the book mentions Ephesians 5:21-33 Luke 14:1-6 The Book of Sirach supplies the first orphans and widows. At no time in or Ephesians 5:25-32 reading. Long popular among readers of ancient Hebrew history did any public Psalm 128:1-5 Saturday, Oct. 31 the Scriptures, and authority by law provide for the parent- certainly in the less or the widow. Those unlucky enough Luke 13:18-21 Philippians 1:18b-26 Christian liturgy, the to be without parents while still in child- Psalm 42:2-3, 5 book of Sirach is hood, or without a husband, were in a Wednesday, Oct. 28 Luke 14:1, 7-11 atypical of biblical very threatening state. Only the good will Simon and Jude, apostles writings in that it of others could give them relief. Ephesians 2:19-22 Sunday, Nov. 1 gives the name of its The second reading this weekend is Psalm 19:2-5 All Saints Day author. He was Ben- from the Second Epistle to Timothy. Sira, the son of Sira. These verses are in the words of Paul. Luke 6:12-16 Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14 Sirach is one of The great apostle is assertive. Psalm 24:1-6 those fascinating, and His end is near. He has fought the Thursday, Oct. 29 1 John 3:1-3 theologically abundant, books called the good fight. He has steadfastly remained Ephesians 6:10-20 Matthew 5:1-12a Wisdom Literature. As was the case with true to the Lord. On the other hand, his the others, Sirach attempts to meet human friends abandoned him. When he was logic and deep understanding with tried in court, no one stood to defend revealed truths about God. him. Far from complaining, Paul tri- All through their history, even in the umphantly says that God will protect vice or motions but a truly heartfelt dedi- can exist, or exist meaningful, without glory of David and Solomon, God’s him and reward him. cation to God. Thus, the tax collector communication, without the attention of Chosen People had to face poverty and St. Luke’s Gospel supplies the last read- became the hero, even though tax collec- one to the other. unfairness in their midst. The situation ing. The story mentions a Pharisee. Few tors were despised because they collected Prayer is the communication between was much worse at some times than oth- who read the Gospels today are aware of taxes for Rome. To add insult to injury, Christian disciples and God. ers. Prophets often addressed the issue of the significant pluralism that typified they could levy taxes at their whim. In the first and third readings this want, persecution and catastrophe. They Judaism of the time of Jesus. All through Greed was a serious problem, and the weekend, the Church calls upon us to sought to put bad fortune of whatever the culture was an intense devotion to the people knew it and suffered from it. make our communication with God source into the context of God and faith. ancient religion, although surely some if authentic. It presupposes that we commu- This is the effort of Ben-Sira, classi- not many were less devout than others, and Reflection nicate with God. To be authentic we must cally not one of the prophets but some could not have cared less. The Church is looking toward the con- pray with humility. nonetheless as spokesman for God’s The Pharisees, however, were very clusion of its year of instruction and wor- Reassuring us, the Church through truth, in this book and specifically in devoted. They believed that the ills of life ship. In just over a month, a new year will Sirach reminds us that God eagerly hears this weekend’s first reading. could be overcome if an exact observance begin, on the First Sunday of Advent, the humble. Those who are earnest and A deep reasoning lies beneath the of God’s law occurred, in each person’s with new scriptural readings to help the unencumbered are open to God, and God reading. God hears especially the prayer individual life and in the society as a faithful in the process of learning how to especially is open to them. of the poor. In the words of the reading, whole. Thus they demanded an absolute, live as disciples of Christ. Luke’s Gospel repeats the message. such prayer “pierces” the clouds and exact attention to the law. As would any teacher, the Church Second Timothy splendidly tells us that reaches the divine throne. In the story in this weekend’s Gospel, begins now to highlight the most impor- the devout will be heard and rewarded. God especially hears the poor since the the Pharisee was praying in the temple tant of the lessons. True discipleship is our pathway to God poor are with no other resource or friend. because the law required him to pray. Discipleship is at every step a personal and to God’s eternal presence with its They have no one else to help them. The Jesus, however, wanted not just lip ser- relationship with God. No relationship peace and joy. † Question Corner/ My Journey to God Fr. John Dietzen God Delights in Shaping Us Scholars believe Jesus

It’s a lump of clay, the size you can his use. White is the color he wants on get a palm around. Not big enough to the inside; the external color is irrelevant. had step-brothers, sisters form much with, but I’m sure that’s not God may “take a call” while working the exercise. with me; hence, some delays in my life. I am a college Early Christian documents, among them It’s all about molding and shaping, you But if God puts me on hold, I’m confi- Q student, and have the second-century Gospel of Peter and the see. Me and the clay. God and me. dent he will “remember” me just as he an assignment to read Protoevangelium of James, identify the You can shape such a small mass. The does Noah in Genesis 8:1. He will part of the New Testa- “brothers” of Jesus as children of a union first outcome of my artistic efforts was a imprint, mark, seal me. Sin leaves a ment. Our study group before his marriage to Mary. bowl. I’m unseasoned with clay, but was residue until we seek God’s forgiveness. members came across While these “Gospels” are not in our able to form a bowl fairly easily. Then, forgiven and forgotten, it is just as texts that indicate canon of Scripture, they are valuable win- Later, while waiting on “hold” for a effective as soap and water are to wash James and others were dows to the thoughts and beliefs of the first telephone conversation, I flattened the off clay residue. “brothers” of Jesus. 100 to 200 years of Christianity. And their clay into a pancake. A coffee cup with a God casts me in different shapes. In some research, view of the matter still seems most probable. decorative engraving of a labyrinth was at When one favors his purpose, he keeps we found one explanation indicating If the theory is true, and Joseph was hand, so I pressed the pancake against the me in that dimension for awhile. Then they were from the lineage of Joseph. deceased before Jesus began his public mug. Slowly peeling back the clay, it God may retool my appearance for other Could Joseph have had a child with life, it helps explain also why Mary would became the image of the labyrinth. life circumstances. someone else? (Illinois) have accompanied these brothers and sis- The telephone connection interrupted God has a vision for me beyond my ters, and perhaps even raised them. the exercise. Later, feeling somewhat imagination. He has more confidence in The Gospels of Matthew (13:55-56) As most of us are aware, there has been a angry, I pierced the clay with my finger- me sometimes than I do in myself. He A and Mark (6:3) mention the names long-standing assumption in Christian devo- nails. The next day, I shaped it into a envisions potential for me. of four brothers of Jesus: James, Joses tion that Joseph was somewhat older than primitive face. Next it became a heart His ways can be a labyrinth. But I’m (Joseph), Judas (Jude) and Simon—and Mary. If that is true, an earlier marriage shape, and then a crown. supposed to keep journeying as he crafts some unnamed sisters. Other references could be one of the reasons. With a little craftsmanship and tool- me with unlimited understanding and to brothers of the Lord occur elsewhere As I indicated, this explanation in no ing—and some imagination—a small absolute power. in the New Testament. way reflects negatively on the Church’s lump of clay has great potential. Clay isn’t to debate the potter (Isaiah Various explanations have been offered doctrine concerning the perpetual virgini- Clay has a texture that leaves a residue 45:9), but rather is to be the work of his about who these brothers and sisters ty of the mother of Jesus and that she had on fingers. Microwaved for a moment, it hand (Isaiah 64:8). And Paul advises the might be. Many Christians, particularly no other children. becomes malleable. This clay is white. Romans in 9:21 that God will make some Roman Catholics, of course, but including Obviously, I am speaking here about Rule one is to form it only with fingers. “noble” stuff and some “common” stuff such Protestant leaders as Luther, Zwingli official Catholic doctrine. Some later pri- This exercise in clay, which only out of clay. and Calvin, have held the belief that Mary vate revelations, from the Middle Ages requires a few minutes each day and is What’s his design for me? was always a virgin, thus ruling out the up to modern times, began to stress the usually done while I’m on “telephone God formed man out of the earth. One possibility of them being her children. opinion that Joseph, like Mary, lived a hold,” helps me to understand God’s day we will return to dust. But in the After careful study of other tentative virginal life before and after Christ’s shaping and forming. The clay is me. The meantime, God delights in us as he forms explanations, the predominant theory, I birth. Perhaps this led to the decline of shaping is God’s hand around me. me and you. believe, is that those brothers and sisters of the old “previous marriage” theory. God doesn’t need much “clay” to per- Jesus were children of Joseph by a previous Whatever the case, private revelations fect his creations. Malleable is best for By Walter Glover marriage. As unfamiliar as this sounds, it is to saints or other visionaries about details by no means a new theory, nor does any- of Joseph’s life may be fascinating. They (Walter Glover is a member of St. Bartholomew Parish in Columbus.) thing in the Gospels or in official Catholic are not, however, a necessary part of teaching conflict with this possibility. Catholic belief. † Page 14 The Criterion Friday, October 23, 1998

The Active List

The Criterion welcomes announcements for “The Active October 24 ◆ ◆ ◆ St., will host eucharistic adora- ◆ ◆ ◆ List” of parish and church-related activities open to the St. Michael Ladies Club, St. Barnabas Men’s Club will tion for one hour immediately St. Bartholomew Parish, host a Monte Carlo Night from following the 12:10 p.m. Mass public. Please keep them brief, listing event, sponsor, date, Greenfield, 519 Jefferson Columbus, will host a free All Blvd., will hold a holiday 7 p.m.-midnight at 511 E. on Oct. 28 and Nov. 4. Saint’s Day Party for children time and location. No announcements can be taken by tele- Thompson Rd. (U.S. 31 and Information: 317-635-2021. ages 2-10 from 11:15a.m.-1 phone. No pictures, please. Notices must be in our offices bazaar in the activity center from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., featuring Thompson Rd.). Cost: $4. p.m. in the parish hall at the by 10 a.m. on Monday of the week of publication. Hand ◆ ◆ ◆ crafters, baskets, candles and October 30 St. Columba Oratory. Activites deliver or mail to: The Criterion, “The Active List,” 1400 baked goods. St. Simon the Apostle Parish St. Louis de Montfort Parish, include games, refreshments, N. Meridian St., P.O. Box 1717, Indianapolis, Ind., 46206. ◆ ◆ ◆ Fall Social, Indianapolis, 8155 Fishers, 1141 Hague Rd., will candy and prizes. Donations of celebrate a Charismatic Mass The Office for Youth and Family Oaklandon Rd., school cafeteria, canned goods for Love Chapel October 23-25 ◆ ◆ ◆ at 7 p.m. Ministries will sponsor a confer- music by Stevie and the will be accepted. Information: The Office for Youth and Family Fatima Retreat House, Indian- Dynamos, adults only, 7:30 ◆ ◆ ◆ ence on bereavement for those Claudia Slabaugh, 812-378- Ministries invites those who apolis, 5353 E. 56th St., will p.m.-midnight. Cost: $10/person The Little Sisters of the Poor who have lost a loved one 9818. have experienced the loss of a present “Experiencing the at the door; $8/person presale. will host a bingo extravaganza through death. The conference spouse through death or divorce Parables of Jesus,” with Information: 317-826-6000. at 7 p.m. at the Knights of Recurring to attend a Beginning Exper- will be held at the Archbishop Columbus Hall, 71st St. and Benedictine Father Eugene O’Meara Catholic Center, ience weekend at New Horizons Hensell of Saint Meinrad October 25 Keystone Ave., Indianapolis. Daily Camp, Indianapolis, 79th St. and Indianapolis, 1400 N. Meridian, Information: 317-872-6420. Archabbey. Cost: $110/single; Rexville Schoenstatt will pre- Our Lady of the Greenwood Indiana Creek Rd. Cost: $80. beginning at 8:30 a.m. Cost: sent “Everyday Sanctity,” at ◆ ◆ ◆ $150/married couple. $30. Information: 317-236-1586 Parish, 335 S. Meridian St., Information: 317-236-1591 or 2:30 p.m. followed by Mass at Little Flower Parish Ladies Greenwood, hosts perpetual 800-382-9836, ext. 1591. Information: 317-545-7681. or 800-382-9836, ext. 1586. 3:30 p.m. (located on 925 Club, 1401 N. Bosart Ave., will adoration 24 hours a day in the South, .8 miles east of 421 S, host a Dessert and Card Party parish center. 12 miles south of Versailles.) in the social hall beginning at ◆ ◆ ◆ 12:30 p.m.. Desserts will be Information: 812-689-3551. Holy Rosary Parish, Indian- ◆ ◆ ◆ served at 1 p.m. Cost: $6 at the apolis, 520 Stevens St., cele- Reserve Space Now! Limited Seating! door. Activities include a Sweet Saint Meinrad Archabbey has brates a Tridentine (Latin) low Booth, euchre and other games. scheduled a Monte Cassino pil- Mass. Call for times. grimage, “My Spirit Rejoices Information: Pat Gandolph, 10-Day Holy Land Pilgrimage Information: 317-636-4478. in God, My Savior,” with 317-357-5757, or Rita Gibson, Benedictine Father Patrick 317-359-5717. Weekly Feb. 15, 1999 From Indianapolis or Cincinnati Cooney, beginning at 2 p.m. October 31 The shrine is located one mile Sundays east of the archabbey on State St. Lawrence Parish, Indian- Only $1,969.00 Holy Rosary Parish, Indian- Highway 62. Information: 800- apolis, will host a winter coat apolis, 520 Stevens St., cele- 682-0988. and sweater sale from 8 a.m.- ◆ ◆ ◆ noon at St. Lawrence Church, brates a Tridentine (Latin) high Spiritual Director: Fr. Gregory Bramlage Mass, 10 a.m. (formerly held at Scecina Memorial High 46th St. and Shadeland Ave. School, Indianapolis, 5000 All proceeds go to the St. Patrick Parish). ◆ ◆ ◆ † Daily Mass † Rosary Nowland Ave., will hold its St. Vincent de Paul Society. † Confession † Walk In Jesus’s Footsteps annual “Fall Cleaning” from St. Anthony of Padua Parish, noon-5 p.m., and is seeking November 1 Clarksville, holds “Be Not volunteers to help with yard Holy Trinity Parish, Indian- Afraid” holy hour from 6-7 p.m. † Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament apolis, 2618 W. St. Clair St., work, light painting and other Mondays Includes: chores. Lunch or an early din- will host a Polka-Mass and ner will be served. Information: Dance. Mass begins at noon; Our Lady of the Greenwood Air, Hotel, Breakfast, Dinner, Transfers, 317-351-5976 or 317-322- the dance is from 2-5 p.m. Parish, Greenwood, 335 S. Tips, Catholic Licensed Guide 3922. Tickets: $5. 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◆ ◆ ◆ 317-257-1073 or 317-845- ◆ ◆ ◆ 6:15 p.m.; St. Pius X K of C The Active List, continued from page 14 St. Joseph University Parish, 8133. Our Lady of Peace Council 3433, 6 p.m.; K of C, Terre Haute, holds eucharistic Chapel/Mausoleum, 1040 N. Post Rd., 9 a.m.- Tuesdays First Fridays adoration after the 9 a.m. Mass Third Sundays Indianapolis, 9001 Haverstick noon. WEDNESDAY: St. until 5 p.m, with rosary at Rexville Schoenstatt has Holy Rd., Mass at 2 p.m. Our Lady of the Greenwood Holy Guardian Angels Parish, Anthony, 6:30 p.m.; K of C noon. Hour at 2:30 p.m. followed by Marian Prayer group at Our Cedar Grove, 405 U.S. 52, has Council 437, 1305 N. Mass at 3:30 p.m., (located on Third Thursdays Lady of the Greenwood Parish, eucharistic adoration after the 8 Delaware, 5:45 p.m.; St. Roch First Saturdays 925 S., .8 mile East of 421 S., Sacred Heart Parish, 335 S. Meridian St., Green- a.m. Mass until 5 p.m. Parish, St. Roch School, 3603 St. Nicholas Parish, Sunman, 12 miles South of Versailles.) Indianapolis, 1530 Union St., wood, meets from 7-8 p.m. in ◆ ◆ ◆ S. Meridian, 6:00 p.m. has 8 a.m. Mass, praise and Information: 812-689-3551. holds family rosary night at 7 the chapel to pray the rosary THURSDAY: Holy Family K St. Roch Parish, Indianapolis, worship music followed by the p.m. and Chaplet of Divine Mercy. of C, American Legion Post 3600 S. Pennsylvania St., holds Fatima rosary. Monthly Third Mondays ◆ ◆ ◆ 500, 1926 Georgetown Rd., rosary and Benediction from SACRED gathering will follow Young Widowed Group, spon- Third Fridays St. Joseph Parish, Sellersburg, 6:30 p.m.; FRIDAY: St. 7-8 p.m. in the parish school. sored by the archdiocesan The Catholic Charismatic 2605 St. Joe Rd. West, ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Christopher, Indianapolis, Shepherds of Christ Associates Office for Youth and Family Renewal of Central Indiana Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Apostolate of Fatima holds Ministries, meets at St. gathers for Mass and healing 6:30 p.m.; Holy Name, Beech prays for priests and Indianapolis, 5333 E. Washing- Grove, 5:30 p.m. SATUR- religious, the rosary and other holy hour at 2 p.m. in Little Matthew Parish, 4100 E. 56th service at the chapel in St. ton St., holds adoration and Flower Chapel, 13th and St., Indianapolis, at 7:30 p.m. Francis Hall, Marian College, DAY: K of C Council 437, prayers following 7 p.m. Mass. prayer service at 7 p.m. 1305 N. Delaware, 4:30 p.m. ◆ ◆ ◆ Bosart, Indianapolis. Child care available. 3200 Cold Spring Rd., ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Information: 317-236-1586. Indianapolis, at 7 p.m. SUNDAY: St. Ambrose, Holy Name Parish, Beech St. Joseph Parish, Sellersburg, Seymour, 4 p.m.; Cardinal Grove, 89 N. 17th St., holds Our Lady of the Greenwood 2605 St. Joe Rd. West, holds Third Wednesdays Third Saturdays Ritter High School, 6 p.m.; prayer group from 2:30-3:30 Parish, Greenwood, 335 S. eucharistic adoration following Meridian St., holds First Catholic Widowed Organiza- The archdiocesan Pro-Life Msgr. Sheridan K of C p.m. This includes the rosary, the 8 a.m. Mass until noon. Divine Mercy Chaplet, pro-life Saturday devotions starting tion meets from 7-9:30 p.m. at Office and St. Andrew Parish, Council 6138, Johnson Co., ◆ ◆ ◆ with Mass at 8 a.m. followed the Archbishop O’Meara 3922 E. 38th St., Indianapolis, first Sunday of each month, prayers, prayers for vocations Sacred Heart Parish, Indian- and special intentions. by the rosary and the sacra- Catholic Center, 1400 N. celebrates Mass for Life, 8:30 1:15 p.m. apolis, 1530 Union St., holds ment of reconciliation. Meridian St., Indianapolis. a.m., followed by a walk to the Wednesdays exposition of the Blessed ◆ ◆ ◆ Information: 317-887-9388. abortion clinic at 2951 E. 38th Sacrament following the 8 a.m. ◆ ◆ ◆ Marian Movement of Priests Holy Angels Parish, St. to pray the rosary, returning Mass, closing with communion cenacle prayer group has Indianapolis, 28th St. and Dr. Holy Family Parish, to St. Andrew Parish for the Indiana’s rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet service at noon. Martin Luther King Jr. St., Oldenburg, holds a support Benediction. ◆ ◆ ◆ and consecration from 3-4 p.m. holds exposition of the Blessed group for widowed persons at Largest Weekly St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Bed- Bingos at 3354 W. 30th St., Sacrament from 11 a.m.-noon. 7 p.m. Information: 812-934- Newspaper Indianapolis, behind St. ford, celebrates exposition of the 2524. TUESDAY: K of C Council Blessed Sacrament following Second Thursdays ◆ ◆ ◆ Michael Church. Information: 437, 1305 N. Delaware, 11 Call 236-1572 or 317-271-8016. 8:30 a.m. Mass until 9 p.m. The Focolare Movement meets at Calvary Chapel/Mausoleum, a.m.; St. Michael, 6 p.m.; sacrament of reconciliation is 7:30 p.m. at the home of Millie Indianapolis, 435 W. Troy Ave., Msgr. Sheridan K of C 800-382-9836, ext. 1572 Thursdays available from 4-6 p.m. and Jim Komro. Information: Mass at 2 p.m. Council 6138, Johnson Co., to advertise! St. Lawrence Parish, Indian- apolis, hosts adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the chapel from 7 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Mass. ◆ ◆ ◆ St. Mary Parish, New Albany, Shepherds of Christ Associates gathering at 7 p.m. to pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life and lives conse- crated to Jesus and Mary. ◆ ◆ ◆ St. Patrick Parish, Salem, Shelby St., holds a prayer ser- vice, 7 p.m. Fridays St. Susanna Parish, Plainfield, 1210 E. Main, holds adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. ◆ ◆ ◆ St. Lawrence Parish, Indian- apolis, hosts adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the chapel from 7 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Benediction and Mass. ◆ ◆ ◆ A pro-life rosary is recited at 10 a.m. in front of Affiliated Women’s Services, Inc., 2215 Distributors Dr., Indianapolis. This Ad Is Saturdays A pro-life rosary is recited at Camera Ready! 9:30 a.m. in front of the Clinic for Women, E. 38th St. and St. Francis Parker Ave., Indianapolis. Monthly 1844 First Sundays 5x10 St. Paul Parish, Sellersburg, prayer group meets in the church from 7-8:15 p.m. Neg Information: 812-246-4555 or 812-246-9735. First Mondays The Guardian Angel Guild holds its board meeting, Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center Benedictine Room, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, 9:30 a.m. First Tuesdays Divine Mercy Chapel, Indianapolis, 3354 W. 30th St., between St. Michael Church and Cardinal Ritter High School, holds Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at 7:30 p.m. Confession is at 6:45 p.m. ◆ ◆ ◆ St. Joseph Hill Parish, Sellersburg, 2605 St. Joe Rd. W., will hold Holy Hour for religious vocations with Benediction and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament follow- ing the 7:30 p.m. Mass. Page 16 The Criterion Friday, October 23, 1998

Public policy advocates create will get the group’s lifetime achievement award at a NewsNews briefsbriefs workers’ rights manual Nov. 1 brunch in Los Angeles following a Mass celebrat- ed by Cardinal Roger M. Mahony of Los Angeles.

U.S. CHICAGO (CNS)—Religious and governmental public policy advocates have unveiled the first comprehensive TV newsman urges a return to the manual identifying workers’ rights with abusive employ- ‘common goals’ of yesteryear A society that has in effect ers. Representatives from the Chicago Interfaith “aborted God” cannot survive, Committee on Worker Issues, Women’s Bureau of the NEW YORK (CNS)—Tom Brokaw, anchor of NBC North Dakota bishop says U.S. Department of Labor, and union groups held an Nightly News, urged those attending the annual Al Smith Oct. 8 news conference releasing the “Worker Rights dinner in New York to address the character issue in contem- Manual,” a compilation of the rights of the employed porary American society by recalling the achievements of ALEXANDRIA, Va. (CNS)—A society “which has in when confronted with workplace mistreatment ranging the World War II generation. He said Americans today feel effect aborted God cannot long survive,” said Bishop from overtime pay problems, religious discrimination and an “underlying anxiety” about “where we are as a nation” at James S. Sullivan of Fargo, N.D., during Human Life finding an affordable lawyer. “For the religious communi- the approach of a new century and millennium. The country International’s first Marian pro-life conference Oct. 9-11 ty, it’s a question of justice. Too often, we forget about the would be helped, Brokaw suggested, by recalling the gener- in Alexandria. He pointed out that modern society is thousands of workers suffering in their workplaces,” said ation that was reaching adulthood 60 years ago, in 1938, already seeing numerous destructive manifestations of the the Rev. Richard Bundy, director of the Chicago Interfaith when the effects of the Great Depression were still felt and pervasive “pro-choice” mentality. The “ideology of Committee on Worker Issues. Germany was moving along the road that would lead to war hatred” is “mowing down human beings across the globe,” and the attempt to exterminate the Jews. He recounted the Bishop Sullivan said, referring to Bosnia, South Africa WORLD stories of a number of individuals and couples from that and Northern Ireland. But he said the anti-life mentality is generation that he had talked with in years past. And he said also permeating beyond warring countries and that “forces they were able to meet the challenges of their era with an of anti-life” in the United States have been “on the offen- Pope emphasizes women’s awareness of possessing “common ground” despite their sive for the past 30 years.” diverse social roles disagreements and of working for “common goals.”

VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Pope John Paul II empha- Former prosecutor speaks out sized the diverse social roles of women and paid tribute to Cardinal from Bosnia-Herzegovina against assisted suicide proposal a global organization promoting nutrition. In a message receives 1998 Notre Dame Award facing Michigan voters Nov. 3 published in the pope’s name on Oct. 16, the annual World Food Day, Cardinal Angelo Sodano, the Vatican SOUTH BEND, Ind. (CNS)—Cardinal Vinko Puljic of secretary of state, praised the U.N. Food and Agriculture Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, was in South Bend Oct. 7 SAGINAW, Mich. (CNS)—How Michigan voters Organization and noted that the agency’s theme for this to receive the 1998 Notre Dame Award, and he urged his respond Nov. 3 to a proposal to legalize physician-assisted year’s observances was “Women Feed the World.” Fighting Irish audience to keep fighting for justice and suicide will write a prescription for life or death in other peace. Cardinal Puljic, who at age 53 is the youngest car- states, according to a former county prosecutor. Richard PEOPLE dinal in the Catholic Church, was presented the award for Thompson, the former Oakland County prosecutor who was his ecumenical efforts to oppose ethnic and religious divi- the first to file charges against suicide doctor Jack sion in Bosnia-Herzegovina. “He is a remarkable and out- Kevorkian, has been lecturing throughout Michigan against ‘Saving Private Ryan’ and singer standing man of peace,” said Holy Cross Father Edward Proposal B. The biggest problem the opponents of Proposal Rosemary Clooney win awards Molloy, president of the University of Notre Dame. Father B face is convincing Michigan voters that the “B” stands for Molloy urged Americans to take up the cause of peace in “bad” because there are no provisions to prevent abuse of LOS ANGELES (CNS)—Singer Rosemary Clooney, this region still torn by ethnic fighting. such a law, Thompson told nearly 850 people attending the the movie “Saving Private Ryan,” and the ABC television Bay, Midland and Saginaw County Right to Life’s annual drama “The Practice” have been named winners of this (These briefs were compiled from reports by Catholic Focus on Life benefit dinner Oct. 1. year’s Catholics in Media Associates Awards. Clooney News Service.)

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By Margaret Nelson an occupation,” he said. “It’s about inspir- “Teaching never leaves you, no matter the Saint Meinrad Seminary summer ing learning, it’s about caring, it’s about what goes on in the world or in your life,” session alumni board. It was at the semi- Lawrence J. “Larry” Hurt, visual arts meeting students wherever they are in Hurt said. “It’s exciting to know you can nary that he began studies for a Master instructor at Ben Davis High School in their lives. They want to learn, and need make that kind of difference.” of Divinity degree. For four years, he Indianapolis, has been named the 1999 teachers, guides, counselors and friends The St. Christopher Parish boundaries was a member of St. Meinrad’s commu- Teacher of the who will help them through their journey. include part of Ben Davis’ territory, so nications advisory committee. Year for the It’s a daunting task, but I can’t ever see some of Hurt’s students are involved in He served on the archdiocesan art and state of myself doing anything else.” the parish choir. architecture committee for two years. Indiana. Chosen for 13 years as Seniors’ Choice At St. Christopher, Hurt has served as Hurt also has served on dozens of A member of teacher by the graduating class at Ben choral director, organist and pianist. boards and committees in the arts and St. Christopher Davis, Hurt brings students with special He also has served as director and education communities, including the Parish in needs into the high school art rooms one program coordinator for the local chap- Clowes Hall educational advisory com- Speedway, Hurt morning each month. They share art ter of the National Association of mittee and three years on the Young has served as lessons and their life stories with students Pastoral Musicians for eight years. He Audiences/Arts Partners steering com- director of in a peer-tutoring environment. was co-chair of the 1986 regional con- mittee. He recently participated in an music there He also originated the daylong Arts vention and co-chair of the 1997 nation- exploration of collaboration between the since 1979. Alive Festival, a students’ showcase of al convention in Indianapolis. Arts Indiana in the Classroom and Cable “As far as I visual and performing arts that has For eight years, Hurt also served on in the Classroom programs. † know, there attracted nearly 5,000 visitors to the hasn’t been an school biannually for 15 years. Lawrence J. Hurt art person cho- “I teach because young people are sen as Teacher energizing, and I believe they need to of the Year for the state,” Hurt said. “I develop a lifelong love of learning and a find that particularly significant right now hopeful vision of the future,” Hurt said. Matthew W. Caito due to the move for major school “Only when students feel affirmed is it improvements.” possible to move them into new areas of Hurt, and the other 57 teachers who growth. I think good teaching is about Cathedral High School were nominated this year, will be honored helping them negotiate that path.” by the Indiana Department of Education After 20 years, Hurt recently visited Class of 1987 at a dinner on Nov. 4 at the Omni North Virginia Burton, an Ohio teacher who Hotel in Indianapolis. inspired him to go into teaching. He will also represent the state next “In the midst of the conversation, I University of Notre Dame year in a national competition conducted found out she was Catholic,” he said, Class of 1991 under the auspices of the Council of adding that he hadn’t realized she shared Chief State School Officers in his Catholic faith. During the visit, he Washington, D.C. saw that she was still a strong, creative “I believe teaching is a vocation, not teacher, even though she was ill. Butler University MBA Class of 1999

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McDUFF, Joan M., 67, St. Alexander and Linda M. Merk. Mary Lou Roberts, Carole S. Millicent Nuebel and Alexa Lawrence, Indianapolis, Oct. 8. Grandfather of 11. Great-grand- Fangman and Sandra L. O’Neal. Mother of Linda Webb, Lisa father of 18. Whitsett. Sister of Robert STOCK, Walter R., 67, Christ Hobbs, Lou Ann Eikenberry and QUINN, Clara E., 78, Prince of Higgins and Genevieve Gilbert. the King, Indianapolis, Oct. 5. Rest in peace John Lummis. Sister of Judith Peace, Madison, Oct. 4. Wife of Grandmother of 19. Great- Husband of Lottie Stock. Hunt. Grandmother Charles Richard Quinn. Mother grandmother of 42. Great-great- Father of Kenny, Tony and Jack of 14. Please submit in writing to our FOX, Ann E., 95, Good of Charles Evan, Thomas grandmother of three. Stock and Donna Litherland. office by 10 a.m. Mon. the Shepherd, Indianapolis, Oct. 8. MILLER, Richard, 40, Howard, John William and SMITH, Donald J., 78, Grandfather of six. week of publication; be sure to Aunt of several nieces and St. Lawrence, Indianapolis, Oct. Michael Casey Quinn, Helen St. Jude, Indianapolis, Oct. 9. TREADWELL, Harold A., 72, state date of death. Obituaries nephews. 8. Husband of Jule C. Cottoni- Ann Liter, Carolyn Jean Whit- Husband of Mildred M. (Lime) St. Barnabas, Indianapolis, Sept. Miller. Father of Landon M. and of archdiocesan priests and FUTCH Jr., Dorsey, 20, St. mer, Patricia Louise Quinones Smith. Father of David Smith, 29. Father of Harold A. III, Steven H. Miller. Brother of Rob religious sisters serving our Philip Neri, Indianapolis, Oct. and Linda Kay Bocio. Sister of Phyllis A. Cross, Doris Waters, Charles A., Steven A., Robert and Mark Miller, Linda archdiocese are listed elsewhere 7. Father of Makayla Futch. William E. Athey. Grandmother Dorothy Morris and Debra and Gary Treadwell. Williams, Jane Cudabac and in The Criterion. Order priests Son of Dorsey Futch Sr. of 18. Great-grandmother of 20. Schore. Grandfather of 12. and brothers are included here, Bonnie Weidman. Great-great-grandmother of one. WOLBER, Velma Faye, 69, St. Brother of Andre L., Dewayne Great-grandfather of 20. Bartholomew, Columbus, Sept. unless they are natives of the POTTER Sr., James I., 88, A., Devin, Derrick, Tina R., REKER, Leo Rod, 71, St. SPRAGG, Rosemary T., 80, 29. Wife of William Wolber. archdiocese or have other St. Augustine, Jeffersonville, Nicole R. and Teresa A. Futch Barnabas, Indianapolis, Sept. 26. St. Michael, Greenfield, Oct. 8. Mother of Teresa, William Jr. connections to it. Sept. 18. Father of James I. Jr. and Jennifer Wagner. Grandson Husband of Rosemarie Moyna- Sister of Gerry M. Spragg, and Drs. Paul and Robert of Anna Swain. and Robert L. Potter, Nancy K. ANDREWS, Donald W., 45, han Reker. Father of Lesley Patricia M. Scherer, Jacqueline Wolber. Sister of Hazel St. Vincent de Paul, Shelby GYUREK, Cassie T., 13 Reker, Gerry Powell, Patty Thanner, Jessica Eastridge, Heumann. Grandmother of nine. County, Oct. 8. Husband of months, Our Lady of Lourdes, Martlage and Sharon Antico. Sally Andrews. Father of Eric, Indianapolis, Sept. 28. Providence Sr. Brother of Richard Reker, Joan Alex, and Haley Andrews. Son Daughter of John and Katy Mary McKernon Carr and Marian Wakeland. of Mary Alice Andrews. Gyurek. Granddaughter of SANDERS, Miriam E. Cardinal addresses Brother of William, Dan and Elaine Shappell. dies on Oct. 9 (Higgins), 89, Little Flower, Scott Andrews, Jan Martin and HARBSTREIT, Odra L., 90, Indianapolis, Oct. 3. Mother of Joy Collins. Providence Sister Mary U.S. priest shortage St. Vincent, Bedford, Oct. 15. James D. and Michael Sanders, Eleanor McKernon, formerly CARSON, Alisha S. (Riley), Sister of Martine Harbstreit. known as Sister Patricia Eileen, LOS ANGELES (CNS)—In an open letter to Catholics in 34, St. Rita, Indianapolis, Oct. Grandmother of six. the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, the nation’s largest, Cardinal 6. Wife of William H. Carson died Oct. 9 at Union Hospital Holy Trinity Fr. HEATON, Ruth A., 84, Roger M. Mahony said solving the priest shortage in the Sr. Mother of William H. in Terre Haute. She was 83. St. Barnabas, Indianapolis, Randall Woods Carson Jr., Kolbi A. and Syndi She was born in Forest City, archdiocese is “our collective responsibility.” Sept. 30. Grandmother of two. Penn., on Dec. 31, 1914, to A. Carson. Daughter of Charles dies on Oct. 2 He outlined seven suggestions to help ease the shortage, Patrick McKernon and Sadie A. Jr. and Martha A. Riley. KAPP, Theresia F., 87, and listed steps Catholics and parishes could take to bring St. Meinrad, St. Meinrad, Meehan McKernon. Father Randall (Charles) about more priest vocations. COURTNEY, George A., 74, Oct. 9. Mother of James Kapp, She entered the congrega- Woods, 57, a member of the “Did not Jesus foresee this very shortage when he spoke St. Mary-of-the-Knobs, Floyds Missionary Servants of the Lois Vaal, Mary Lavern tion of the Sisters of these words: ‘The harvest is abundant but the laborers are Knobs, Oct. 13. Husband of Providence at St. Mary-of-the- Most Holy Trinity, died on Oct. Durcholz, Dorothy Lynch, few’?” he asked, quoting Matthew 9:37. “I am fully confident Gladys Courtney. Father of Mildred Stephenson and Glenda Woods on Aug. 20, 1932, pro- 2 at Adelphi, Md. Sandra Courtney. Brother of fessed first vows Jan. 23, He was born on Nov. 22, that Jesus Christ will continue to be with us along this jour- Roederer. Grandmother of 12. ney, and that the Holy Spirit will lead us forward to meet the Joseph, Thomas and Stanley Great-grandmother of 14. 1935, and professed final 1940, to Doras and Regina Courtney. Great-great-grandmother of vows Aug. 15, 1940. (Ricke) Woods and was the pastoral challenges that lie before us.” stepson of Frank H. Champion. CURRY, James Patrick, 45, two. Sister Mary taught in Cardinal Mahony’s suggestions included: He attended St. St. Barnabas, Indianapolis, Oct. schools staffed by the Sisters • Prayer, encouragement and support for priests who “are KIESLER, Andrew, 80, Bartholomew School in 9. Brother of Mary Jo Saimon of Providence in Indiana, already stretched to the breaking point.” St. Michael, Bradford, Oct. 9. Illinois, Maryland, Columbus and entered the and Helen L. Vincent. Husband of Mary E. Bucher. • Efficient utilization of diocesan and religious priests, Massachusetts and the District novitiate at Holy Trinity, Ala. with equitable distribution among parishes and pastoral DICHMANN, Mary Jane, 77, Grandfather of one. Great- He was ordained on May 25, of Columbia. regions within the archdiocese. St. Bernadette, Indianapolis, grandfather of one. In Indiana, she taught at St. 1967, at Silver Springs, Md. • Having fewer priests serve a cluster of parishes than Oct. 5. Mother of Donald J. and KIRK, Ronald Lee, 50, Mary School in Richmond; St. His first Mass was celebrated Tony J. Dichmann, Nancy Del St. Mary, Indianapolis, Oct. 3. Joan of Arc School and the for- at St. Bartholomew Church in originally intended. Prete and Rita Edson. mer St. John School in Columbus on May 30, 1967. • Increased lay involvement in parish life. LARGEY, Elizabeth Marie, Grandmother of six. Indianapolis; St. Simon School Father Randall most recently • More collaboration between clergy and laity. 75, St. Barnabas, Indianapolis, served his congregation as mis- ELLIOTT, Lelia (Combs), 70, in Washington; St. Patrick • Openness to “new and creative ways” to serve people Oct. 7. Mother of Michael, sion procurator. He previously St. Augustine, Jeffersonville, School in Terre Haute; Central and parishes “as we experiment with new pastoral models Thomas and Con Largey, served the order as assistant Sept. 30. Wife of Charles W. Catholic High School in Fort and initiatives.” Noreen Pierle and Tracy director of vocations. Other Elliott. Mother of Chick, Tony Wayne, and at St. Mary-of-the- • Increased prayer for, and promotion of, vocations, with Slivers. Sister of Cornelus Woods College at The Woods. assignments were at Cleveland, and Mark Elliott, Frances Ann each parish devising a plan to bring this about. Goffey and Margaret Poole. The wake service was Oct. Ohio; Philadelphia, Pa.; and Parrella and Susan Robertson. “Each parish should select one day a month to devote LUEBKE, Sylvia “Penny” 12 and the Mass of Christian DeLisle, Miss. Sister of Leo, Edward and E. B. (Luley), 73, Christ the King, Burial was Oct. 13 in the The Mass of Resurrection fully to unending prayer for vocations,” Cardinal Mahony Combs. Grandmother of nine. Indianapolis, Oct. 6. Wife of Church of the Immaculate was Oct. 6 at St. Luke Chapel in said. “Nothing is more effective than our ceaseless prayer for Great-grandmother of one. George “Pat” L. Luebke. Conception. Burial followed in Silver Springs, Md. Interment vocations. Every parish should establish a parish vocations FIEDLER, Thelma R., 94, St. Mother of Diane Marscke, Jane the Sisters of Providence ceme- was at Holy Trinity, Ala. committee,” and “every parishioner needs to become a voca- Gabriel, Connersville, Oct. 14. Kirkpatrick, Mary Anne Jaynes, tery at St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Survivors include several tions recruiter—alert to those men in the parish who seem to Sister of Florence Norton. Aunt Jeanne Cox and Linda Collins. 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