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BY CINDY WOODEN In Truth and Charity Duty to vote according to VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Proclaiming seven new saints — including St. Kateri Tekakwitha and St. a well-formed conscience Marianne Cope from North America — Pope Benedict XVI said they are examples to the world of total dedi- Page 2 cation to Christ and tireless service to others. In a revised canonization rite Oct. 21, the pope prayed for guidance that the Church would not “err in a matter of such importance” as he used his authority to state that the seven are with God in heaven and can intercede for Papal nuncio to people on earth. visit South Bend An estimated 80,000 pilgrims from the United States, Canada, the Philippines, Italy, Spain, Germany and St. Matthew Cathedral, offers Madagascar filled St. Peter’s Square for the canonization of the holy women and men who ministered among keynote at ND conference their people. Page 3 The pilgrims applauded the proclamation of the new saints, who included: Kateri, an American Indian who was born in the United States and died in Canada in 1680; Mother Marianne, a Sister of St. Joseph who trav- eled from Syracuse, N.Y., to Hawaii to care for people White Mass with Hansen’s disease and died in Molokai in 1918; and Pedro Calungsod, a teenaged Philippine catechist who Bishop celebrates Mass at Saint was martyred in Guam in 1672. The other new saints are: French Jesuit Father CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING Joseph Regional Medical Center Jacques Berthieu, martyred in Madagascar in 1896; The banners of seven new saints hang from the facade of St. Peter’s Basilica for a canoniza- Page 5 Italian Father Giovanni Battista Piamarta, founder of tion Mass led by Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Oct. 21. Among those religious orders, who died in 1913; Sister Carmen Salles canonized were two North Americans — St. Kateri Tekakwitha, an American Indian born in upstate New York who died in Canada in 1680, and St. Marianne Cope, who worked with lep- SAINTS, PAGE 16 rosy patients on the Hawaiian island of Molokai. To the championships Cheering on ICCL football, high MAGAZINE LAUNCHES FIRST Pope names US archbishop school soccer, cross-country WEEKEND OF NOVEMBER Page 13-14 serving at Vatican Today’s Catholic Life, an TODAY exciting new lifestyle A publication of the Diocese’ Sof Fort Wayne-SouthCATHOLICATHOLIC Bend magazine created by to Indianapolis Archdiocese Li the Secretariat of fe WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope Benedict the archdiocese. Communications XVI has appointed Archbishop Joseph Auxiliary Bishop Christopher J. Coyne has and staff of Today’s Christmas Traditions W. Tobin, secretary of the Vatican been serving as apostolic administrator of the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated archdiocese and will continue in that role until

Catholic newspaper, n Family Christmas Recipes Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, to be Archbishop Tobin’s installation. n Traditional Customs and Heritage n Gifts and Giving archbishop of Indianapolis. Bishop Coyne introduced Indianapolis’ will begin ... and more The appointment was announced Oct. 18 new shepherd at a news conference, but first distribution on the in Washington by Archbishop Carlo Maria paid tribute to Archbishop Buechlein, who first weekend of November. Vigano, apostolic nuncio to the United States. was in attendance. The retired prelate, who The magazine highlights the dynamics Archbishop Tobin, 60, succeeds Archbishop is a Benedictine monk, lives at St. Meinrad Daniel M. Buechlein, who resigned in Archabbey in southern Indiana. of the fun and colorful people and places September 2011 at age 73 for health reasons. “The archdiocese is a thriving and healthy throughout the diocese and is offered as an He had headed the archdiocese for 19 years. Catholic community that serves not only our additional product to complement Today’s A native of Detroit, Archbishop Tobin is a people but so many of the greater commu- member of the Redemptorist religious congre- nity of central and southern Indiana,” he said, Catholic newspaper, which will continue gation. He has been secretary of the Vatican which is “due in no small part to the vision and to be mailed to all registered Catholic congregation since October 2010. leadership of Archbishop Buechlein.” He will be installed as archbishop of Bishop Coyne said Archbishop Tobin households in the diocese 43 times per year. Indianapolis during a special Mass Dec. 3 at “shared with me he really has a missionary’s SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral. The date is the TC LIFE, PAGE 5 feast day of St. Francis Xavier, patron saint of TOBIN, PAGE 3 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC OctOber 28, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC

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Papal nuncio to speak at Nov. 4 Public Schedule of Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral biShoP Kevin c. RhoadeS

Will offer keynote address at the Seeds of the Church conference • Sunday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m. — 150th Anniversary Mass, St. Patrick Church, Arcola BY TIM JOHNSON • Tuesday, Oct. 30, 10:30 a.m. — All Schools Mass, Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne • Wednesday, Oct. 31, 5:30 p.m. — Mass and Dinner with SOUTH BEND — Archbishop Notre Dame Deans and Administration, University of Notre Dame Carlo Maria Vigano, the apostolic • Thursday, Nov. 1, 9 a.m. — Mass and Pastoral Visit, Holy nuncio to the United States, will Family School, South Bend preach the homily at the 11 a.m. • Thursday, Nov. 1, 5:30 p.m. — Meeting of Board of Directors Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral of Women’s Care Center, South Bend in South Bend on Sunday, Nov. 4. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades will celebrate the Mass. A nuncio is a Vatican diplomat with the rank of ambassador. He TOBIN is responsible for diplomatic rela- tions with the government, but CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 also serves as the pope’s repre- sentative to the Church in a given country, which includes responsi- heart and never imagined he’d be bility for coordinating the search called to serve as archbishop of for and vetting of candidates to Indiana. We are all very pleased you become bishops. have been missioned to this great Archbishop Vigano will also archdiocese.” be a keynote speaker at the Seeds In his remarks, Archbishop of the Church: Telling the Story Tobin talked about faith as “the of Today’s Christian Martyrs capacity to be surprised by God.” conference at the University of “Together we accept this mis- Notre Dame from Nov. 4-6. John sion. In the eyes of faith, we allow Allen, senior correspondent for God to surprise us because we know National Catholic Reporter will that God is faithful,” he said. “In all also offer a keynote address. of my life as a priest and as a reli- The conference intends to raise gious, I’ve been surprised by God,” CNS PHOTO/SEAN GALLAGHER, THE CRITERION consciousness inside and outside he continued. “Sometimes I’ve the Church regarding the wide- Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin, a said, ‘Are you sure you know what Vatican official, speaks during a spread persecution of Christians you’re doing?’ I’ve learned to just around the world and to explore walk by faith, not always by sight.” press conference Oct. 18 at SS. Peter how the Church has responded He added, “One of the most seri- and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis and might respond vigorously and ous responsibilities that I accept is after Pope Benedict XVI named him faithfully in the future. in identifying and empowering the archbishop of Indianapolis. The Institute for Church Life CNS PHOTO/NANCY PHELAN WIECHEC gifts of this archdiocese.” at the University of Notre Dame Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, apostolic nuncio to the United States, He described his appointment to pastor of Holy Redeemer from will host the conference. The lead the Archdiocese of Indianapolis 1984 to 1990, then was pastor of St. event, to be held at McKenna attends the opening Mass of the National Prayer Vigil for Life at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in as “a wonderful and daunting mis- Alphonsus Parish in Chicago from Hall, is open to the public. sion.” July 1990 until October 1991. Registration is now under way Washington Jan. 22. “I’m coming with a missionary’s Born May 3, 1952, he is the oldest and is required for all partici- heart to learn where God is opening of 13 children. He was educated in pants. Conference registration is a door for the Catholic Church in Catholic schools. He studied at Holy free. In 1999, he led a five-man central and southern Indiana.” Redeemer College in Waterford, Wis., A complete list of speakers as Vatican delegation to Iraq to Archbishop Tobin thanked where he earned a bachelor’s degree well as registration information is try — unsuccessfully, it turned Archbishop Buechlein “for what in philosophy in 1975. He also studied available at http://icl.nd.edu. out — to make arrangements you did for this Church for 19 years, at Mount St. Alphonsus Seminary Archbishop Vigano was for Pope John Paul to visit. The for your example as a bishop, first in in Esopus, N.Y., where he received named the apostolic nuncio to the pope had wanted to go to Ur, the Memphis, then in Indianapolis and a master’s degree in religious educa- United States on Oct. 19, 2011. city thought to be the birthplace now in retirement.” tion in 1977 and a master of divinity Born in Varese, in Italy’s far of Abraham, as part of a biblical In March 2011 Archbishop degree in 1979. north, he was ordained a priest in pilgrimage for the year 2000. At Buechlein suffered a mild stroke. He On Aug. 21, 1976, he professed 1968 for the Diocese of Pavia. He the time, Iraq was under an eco- had a series of other health problems perpetual vows as a member of entered the Vatican’s diplomatic nomic embargo by the West and before that. In 2009, he had shoulder the Congregation of the Most service in 1973 and served at Ur was under a no-fly zone being replacement surgery and in 2010, Holy Redeemer, known as the Vatican embassies in Iraq and in enforced by U.S. and British he had surgery to remove a benign Redemptorists. He was ordained Great Britain before working in military. tumor from his stomach. a priest June 1, 1978. He was the Vatican Secretariat of State in In November 2010 the In 2008, he was diagnosed with ordained an archbishop Oct. 9, 1978-89. archbishop was called upon to Hodgkin’s lymphoma and under- 2010, in St. Peter’s Basilica in He was the Vatican’s perma- represent the Vatican at the gen- went a successful course of chemo- Rome following his papal appoint- nent observer at the Council of eral assembly of Interpol, the therapy and radiation treatments. ment in August of that year to be the Europe in Strasbourg, France, Archbishop Carlo Maria international cooperative orga- Prior to his Vatican appointment, secretary of the Congregation for from 1989 to 1992, when Pope Vigano, the apostolic nization for police agencies. In Archbishop Tobin was general Institutes of Consecrated Life and John Paul II named him an arch- his speech to the assembly, he consultor of the Redemptorists from Societies of Apostolic Life. bishop and nuncio to Nigeria. nuncio to the United highlighted the ongoing violence 1991 to 1997 and superior general Archbishop Tobin speaks several Pope John Paul personally States, will preach the against Christians in Iraq, but from 1997 to 2009. He was appoint- languages including Spanish, Italian, ordained him a bishop. also spoke more generally about ed by Pope John Paul II to the world French and Portuguese and reads Archbishop Vigano — who homily at the 11 a.m. the Vatican’s conviction that the Synod of Bishops in 1998, 1999 and several other languages. speaks Italian, French, Spanish Mass at St. Matthew promotion of human rights is 2001 and by Pope Benedict to the The Archdiocese of Indianapolis and English — was still serv- the best strategy for combating synods in 2005 and 2008. serves nearly 228,000 Catholics in ing as nuncio to Nigeria in 1997 Cathedral in South inequalities that lead to crime and Before going to Rome, then- 147 parishes in 39 counties in cen- when Pope John Paul visited the Bend on Sunday, Nov. 4. terrorism. Father Tobin was a parish priest tral and southern Indiana. The arch- country. in the inner city in Detroit and diocese covers 13,757 square miles. Returning to the Vatican Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades Chicago. As associate pastor of Secretariat of State in 1998, will celebrate the Mass. Holy Redeemer Parish in Detroit Archbishop Vigano coordinated the from 1979 to 1984, Father Tobin appointments of nuncios and papal All are welcome. Catholic News Service contributed to was responsible for ministering to Contributing to this story was Sean representatives around the world. this story. the Hispanic community. He was Gallagher in Indianapolis. 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC OctOber 28, 2012 Couples celebrate wedding Decatur parish, others, anniversaries in South Bend pleased with success of ARISE

BY DIANE FREEBY BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN at three different locations across the diocese with 634 total attending. The St. Mary’s team rounded SOUTH BEND — Fred and DECATUR — All across the dio- up over 40 leaders who had agreed Katherine Kagel, married 50 cese, small faith-sharing groups are to take on the role of facilitator for years ago at St. Patrick Church half way through the first season of a small group and attended the ses- in South Bend, were among the the ARISE process. sion held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton many couples who received a Last winter, Bishop Kevin C. in Fort Wayne. The enthusiastic special anniversary blessing dur- Rhoades encouraged all parishes to members wore matching T-shirts ing Mass Oct. 21 at St. Matthew participate in the program and 68 and outnumbered all other parishes Cathedral in South Bend. (or 85 percent) of parishes answered in attendance. In his homily, Bishop Kevin C. the call. Sessions for Season One After their training, St. Mary’s Rhoades imagined how the couples began the week of Oct. 7 and will formed a record number of 38 might reflect back on their wed- run for six weeks ending the week groups ranging in size from three ding day when, before God and His of Nov. 11. to 17 members which include two Church, they freely gave themselves In Decatur, members of St. youth sessions and are offered on to one another in Holy Matrimony. Mary of the Assumption not only every single day of the week. “Through their mutual ‘I do,’ answered the call but said “yes” in “It was important for us to they said ‘yes’ to their vocation mass numbers. Of the 1,300-plus accommodate everyone’s sched- from God and embarked on a holy families who belong to the Adams ule who had an interest. We did journey together,” said Bishop County parish, over 400 people not want to turn anyone away,” Rhoades. “They did so with faith in are growing in their faith through explained Miller. God, recognizing marriage as a gift ARISE. Miller was especially moved by from our Creator, a natural blessing Lori Miller, a member of the the joining of an older woman in and gift from the Lord. They also formation team at St. Mary’s was the parish. “She originally said she did so with faith in Jesus Christ thrilled with the overwhelming did not think she needed ARISE at who elevated this natural institution response. “We thought 300 partici- her age, but we convinced her that to the status of a sacrament, which pants would be a miracle,” she told others may ‘need’ her. Then she means that through it God commu- Today’s Catholic. talked her sister into it too and now they both love it,” Miller said. nicates His grace.” DIANE FREEBY Miller attributed the success of Many of the couples echoed that Other parishes are also offering Fred and Katherine Kagel celebrated their 50th anniversary at the wed- the program to the encouragement sentiment, and when asked about from both Bishop Rhoades and rave reviews. the secret to a long and successful ding anniversary Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral in South Bend on Oct. 21. Father Dave Voors. “Father Dave Kathy Coonrod, coordinator for marriage, Fred Kagel didn’t hesitate. pushed it (ARISE) and it was really St. Louis Besancon Parish added, “Our faith!” he replied as his emphasized that Bishop Rhoades “We were elated with our response wife nodded in agreement. “Our that marriage is linked to faith,” marriage in our culture today, but, wanted everyone to join,” Miller from sign up Sunday. We have over faith just means everything to both said Bishop Rhoades. “Marriage, as St. Paul teaches, judge what is said. 100 people meeting in 11 different of us!” as a union of faithful and indis- God’s will.” Miller and nine other team- groups.” Bishop Rhoades, noting the soluble love, is based upon the Celebrating 60 years of marriage, mates from her parish started St. Elizabeth Ann Seton team special Year of Faith just underway, grace that comes from God, who Peter and Wilma Veldman agreed preparing and meeting in February member, Denise Meyer, who is talked about Pope Benedict XVI’s in Christ loved us with a faithful that marriage is a journey. 2012. In September training work- part of a couples’ group on Sunday recent comments on the crisis of and unbreakable love, even to the “We’ve had our ups and downs,” shops titled, “Small Community nights echoed, “It is an awesome faith and how that affects marriages cross. Our anniversary couples are smiled Wilma, “but many more ups Leadership Formation” were held program.” today. witnesses to this truth. We must not than downs!” “The Holy Father explained be conformed to the distortions of

Internationally known Catholic speaker, Michael Voris of Church Militant.TV will be the featured speaker SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2012 AT THE LITTLE FLOWER MEN’S BREAKFAST. The event will start at 8:00 am with an optional Mass in the Little Flower Chapel at 54191 Ironwood Drive in South Bend. All men are invited for a buffet breakfast at 8:30 am in the Little Flower Parish Center. Mr Voris, a University of Notre Dame graduate, received his Sacred Theology Baccalaureate (STB) from Sacred Heart Major Seminary/Angelicum in Rome. With a passion for saving souls, Voris epitomizes what it means to be a member of the Catholic laity today - PROVIDED BY ST. MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION St. Mary of the Assumption in Decatur had a group of near 40 parishio- to live out each day, what is meant by the new evangelization, utilizing the tools of the 21st century. ners attend the ARISE Leaders Training session at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Fort Wayne on Thursday, Sept. 20. It was the largest group to turnout for the meeting. St. Mary’s has a record number of 38 groups participat- ing in the ARISE Bible study that started on Oct. 7. Father David Voors is All Saints pastor of St. Mary Parish. Religious Goods 8808 Coldwater Road Fort Wayne • 260-490-7506 (In Coldwater Centre at Wallen Road) •Advent Wreaths & Candles •Religious Christmas Cards •Fontanini Nativities •Crucifixes •Bibles •Statues OctOber 28, 2012 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 5 White Mass celebrated at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center

BY ANN CAREY try, we can expect it.” Chris Karem, chief operating officer of Saint Joseph Regional Medical MISHAWAKA — Our Lady of Center, told Today’s Catholic that the Fatima Chapel at Saint Joseph medical center was honored to have Regional Medical Center was the set- Bishop Rhoades there to celebrate ting for a White Mass celebrated by the White Mass for many reasons. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades at 6 p.m. “We recognize the vital role that Oct. 18. The White Mass recognizes being a faith-based hospital plays,” the gifts of persons who work in the Karem said, and by having the bish- health care professions and takes its op celebrate the White Mass there, name from the white coats typically “We wanted to show our recognition worn by medical personnel. of the important role faith plays in As Bishop Rhoades explained our caregivers.” in his homily, Oct. 18 was chosen The faith-based component is as the date for celebrating the White important to many of patients, but Mass because it is the feast of St. also to the hospital staff, he contin- Luke, the patron saint of physicians ued, explaining that when he is on and surgeons. St. Luke was a physi- the patient floors, he often hears staff cian himself, as well as a prolific — housekeepers as well as caregiv- evangelist whose Gospel presents the ers — praying with patients or their most extensive biography of Jesus, families or simply offering words of the bishop noted. encouragement. “I thank you for your selfless KEVIN HAGGENJOS Karem said the religious identity devotion to others and for all the Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrates the White Mass on the feast of St. Luke, Oct. 18, at Our Lady of Fatima of the hospitals fosters the ability, sacrifices you make as doctors, Chapel at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. He encouraged the caregivers for all the sacri- courage and commitment of the staff nurses, and health-care workers,” fices they make and reminded them that by adhering to Catholic Church teachings, medical personnel may be to offer this kind of care. Bishop Rhoades told the congrega- criticized or even persecuted, as Jesus was. The White Mass celebration there tion. “Your profession is more than helped the hospital demonstrate to ordinary work. It is a holy mission, today when powerful movements congregation that “physician-assisted rather a person like any other person, the staff how much their faith-based a manifestation of God’s command- of opinion, often supported by the suicide, like abortion, goes against a “precious creature of God’s love care of the patient is valued and ment to love one another as you media, are trying to influence the the very mission of physicians,” and omnipotence” with an eternal appreciated, Karem said. And judg- assist, treat, comfort and cure the consciences of doctors and health- whose calling is to be “guardians of destiny. He encouraged the medical ing from comments he heard from sick.” care professionals to induce you to life, not to kill, but to cure, or when professionals to continue to be “gen- staff after the Mass, he said that peo- Bishop Rhoades particularly rec- lend your services in practices con- that is not possible, to comfort and erous defenders of life” who affirm ple appreciated the encouragement ognized the “witness to the sanctity trary to Christian and natural moral- assist through palliative care those the life and dignity of all patients, Bishop Rhoades gave to the caregiv- of life” given by the medical profes- ity,” he noted. who are in pain.” from infants in the womb to elderly ers in all the sacrifices they make. sionals, whom he called “guardians Bishop Rhoades cited efforts in When health-care professionals near the end of life. What particularly resonated with of life.” several states to legalize physician- treat a patient, the bishop said, they “Do not allow yourselves to be him, Karem said, was the bishop’s “This is especially important assisted suicide, and he reminded the are not handling “inert material,” but stained with behavior that is harmful reminder that by adhering to Catholic to the sacred good of human life,” Church teachings, medical personnel Bishop Rhoades said. may be criticized or even persecuted, as Jesus was. and a built-in readership. “We’re active living. Bishop Rhoades also offered an ominous warning: “To live your “The bishop told them to be very excited about the award win- The dynamic magazine was steadfast and immovable in the TC LIFE ning Today’s Catholic staff putting created to appeal to all ages. Tess profession with integrity, consistent with the Church’s moral teaching, practice of their profession consistent CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 forth such a beautiful magazine. Steffen, advertising sales executive, with their beliefs, so I think that’s We’re pleased with the advertisers says of the new venture, “Readers might expose you to misunderstand- ing and criticism from others, maybe important,” Karem said. “It makes and potential advertiser response young and old will find the articles me think of the Bible verse about Tim Johnson, editor of Today’s and are hopeful for a tremendous appealing. We want this to be a even discrimination. At such times, Catholic newspaper, says the con- it is good to recall Christ’s prophecy: being steadfast and immovable, reader response, not only from family-friendly magazine. 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It’s an and persecuted on His account. “We were honored to have the lish six times per year, every two want a Catholic connection to the bishop here celebrating the Mass; I exciting new venture!” months beginning in November. community.” Perhaps you haven’t experienced A limited number of magazines much of that yet, but if the culture of look forward to it being an annual The premiere issue will feature rich Today’s Catholic Life is a event,” Karem said. will be distributed directly to 90 Christmas traditions and customs. contemporary Catholic magazine death continues to grow in our coun- parishes, schools and universities The January issue follows with a that offers a fresh, new look into in the Diocese of Fort Wayne- must-see wedding guide. Pages of northern Indiana’s people, places South Bend six times each year. the March issue will offer a spring and ministries. 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Obama, Romney take us and I just wanted to be part of it again. I love to be among my Catholic turns poking fun at each brothers and sisters. It’s like holy ground when we’re all here together,” other at Al Smith dinner he told Catholic San Francisco, the ews riefs archdiocesan newspaper. NEW YORK (CNS) — As headlin- N b ers for a glittering event that raised $5 million for Catholic health-care Nominees back access to programs in the Archdiocese of New York, President Barack Obama and MAN SHOVELS MUD FROM GROTTO AT LOURDES AFTER contraceptives, but differ former Gov. Mitt Romney briefly on how to provide it suspended their vociferous campaign rhetoric to exchange humorous jibes FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAINS HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (CNS) — Both Oct. 18 at the 67th annual dinner President Barack Obama and former of the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney Foundation. The host of the event, backed women’s access to contra- Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New ceptives during the Oct. 16 town York, was seated on the four-tiered hall debate at Hofstra University in dais between the Democratic and Hempstead. But the two presidential Republican presidential nominees. nominees differed on how to pro- They faced more than 1,640 for- vide such access. “In my health care mally attired donors who filled the bill, I said insurance companies need Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf- to provide contraceptive coverage to Astoria Hotel and its two balconies. everybody who’s insured, because By tradition, speakers poke fun at this is not just a health issue, it’s an themselves, one another and various economic issue for women,” said prominent guests, without inflict- Obama, a Democrat. Romney, a ing wounds. This does not preclude Republican, said: “I don’t believe delivering a serious message with a that bureaucrats in Washington smile. Cardinal Dolan was criticized should tell someone whether they for inviting Obama because of his can use contraceptives or not, and administration’s mandate requiring I don’t believe employers should most Catholic employers, like other tell someone whether they could employers, to provide free contra- have contraceptive care or not. ceptive coverage for employees over Every woman in America should the Church’s moral objections. The have access to contraceptives.” The Church considers the mandate, cur- remarks came in response to a ques- rently being challenged in federal tion posed by an undecided voter court, a threat to religious freedom. on how to address inequalities for But the cardinal managed to land CNS PHOTO/CAROLINE BLUMBERG, REUTERS women she sees in the workplace. a few direct punches that were met Obama was referring to the health- with appreciative applause. He said A man shovels mud from the grotto at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in southwest- care reform law, which requires all the annual dinner shows the United ern France Oct. 21. Hundreds of pilgrims were evacuated the day before after heavy rains employers, including most religious States and the Catholic Church at employers, to cover the costs of con- their best. “Here we are in an atmo- in the Pyrenees region flooded the shrine and its surrounding town. traceptives, including some that can sphere of civility and humor hosted, cause abortions, and sterilizations in fittingly, by a Church that claims employee health plans. that joy is the infallible sign of God’s approval process to inscribe a per- handed down a day earlier by the ‘Pray the rosary, give presence,” he said. “We are grate- manent observance on the calendar. 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ful to be people of faith and loyal The office of readings and the Mass in Manhattan, which said the federal that faith away,’ priest Ignorance of faith Americans, loving a country which propers already included prayers and marriage law was unconstitutional urges crowd at rally risks creating cafeteria considers religious liberty our first readings for Blessed John Paul and because it failed to give equal protec- and most cherished freedom, con- are what would be used in celebration to New York spouses in same- SAN FRANCISCO (CNS) — The Catholics, pope says vinced that faith is not just limited tions of his feast. Blessed John Paul sex marriages. It was the second lilting sounds of “Ave Maria” com- to an hour of Sabbath worship, but was pope for almost 27 years, travel- appeals court ruling to find a key pro- peted against the sounds of traffic as VATICAN CITY (CNS) — affects everything we do or dare and ing the world, helping bring about vision of the 1996 federal law uncon- hundreds of Catholics singing and Ignorance of the faith puts Christians dream.” the end of communism in his native stitutional. In May, the Boston-based praying the rosary in Spanish walked at risk of following a “do-it-your- Poland and reaching out to other 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals from St. Mary’s Cathedral, past San self” religion, Pope Benedict XVI Vatican approves Oct. 22 faiths. He opened new paths for the ruled in favor of same-sex couples Francisco’s City Hall to the 2012 said. People need to become more Church such as the celebration of in Massachusetts, challenging what Rosary Rally. “Pray the rosary. Not familiar with the creed because it is as US memorial World Youth Day and other forms of they argued was the discriminatory just for yourself. We need to give there that the “Christian moral life outreach to young people and over- nature of the legislation. The Defense that faith away,” said speaker Father is planted and ... one finds its foun- for Blessed John Paul II saw the creation of a new Catechism of Marriage Act, known as DOMA, Mark Mary, a Franciscan Missionary dation and justification,” the pope of the Catholic Church and a new passed with bipartisan support and of the Eternal Word and host of “Life said Oct. 17 at his weekly gen- WASHINGTON (CNS) — A new Code of Canon Law. was signed into law by President eral audience. Before an estimated liturgical memorial — Oct. 22 — has on the Rock” on the Eternal Word Bill Clinton. It defines marriage as Television Network. “We don’t live 20,000 people gathered in St. Peter’s been approved for Blessed John Paul “a legal union between one man and Square, the pope began a new series II by the Vatican Congregation for Bishop calls US court’s alone; we don’t believe alone,” the one woman as husband and wife.” priest said. “We need the faith of of audience talks to accompany the Divine Worship and the Sacraments. rejection of Defense The U.S. Supreme Court is expected Year of Faith, which marks the 50th The U.S. Conference for Catholic others.” The Oct. 13 rosary rally at this term to take up an appeal to United Nations Plaza, in sight of City anniversary of the opening of the Bishops announced Oct. 19 that of Marriage Act ‘unjust’ rulings on the Defense of Marriage Second Vatican Council. He said he the congregation had approved the Hall, drew about 1,700 people, many Act. There also is an appeal pend- coming from a special 9:30 a.m. hopes the series of instructional talks, “optional memorial” for the late WASHINGTON (CNS) — The ing on California’s Proposition 8, a which is expected to run until Nov. pope in the calendar for U.S. dioces- chairman of the U.S. Catholic bish- Spanish Mass at the cathedral. Last 2008 voter-approved ban on same- year’s rally drew a similar number, 24, 2013, will help people “strength- es. The U.S. bishops last November ops’ subcommittee on marriage sex marriage. In February of this en or rediscover the joy of faith approved the date for the memo- described as “unjust and a great and commemorated the 50th anni- year, a three-judge panel of the 9th versary of Holy Cross Father Patrick and realize that it isn’t something rial, which is the anniversary of his disappointment” the decision by a Circuit affirmed a U.S. District Court foreign to or separate from everyday inauguration as pope in 1978. The federal appeals court striking down Peyton’s famous 1961 rosary rally judge’s ruling that Prop 8 was uncon- in Golden Gate Park. The priest, life, but is its soul.” Pope Benedict Vatican congregation’s approval was part of the Defense of Marriage Act, stitutional. The panel and later the said the widespread and dominant the final step to inclusion of the cel- which says marriage is a legal union who coined the phrase “A family full court stayed the ruling pending that prays together stays together,” nature of today’s secularism, indi- ebration in the liturgical calendar in of a man and a woman. “Redefining appeal. On July 31, it was appealed to vidualism and relativism means that the United States. An earlier decree marriage never upholds the equal promoted the daily recitation of the the U.S. Supreme Court. In his state- rosary as a way to build family unity. even Christians are not completely of the congregation had approved dignity of individuals because it con- ment, Archbishop Cordileone reiter- “immune from these dangers.” Some the celebration of a Mass of thanks- tradicts basic human rights,” said This year’s rally was timed to coin- ated the Church’s teaching that mar- cide with the Oct. 11 beginning of the of the negative effects include faith giving for Blessed John Paul during San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore riage “is and can only be the union of being lived “passively or in private, the year following his May 11, 2011, J. Cordileone, chairman of the U.S. Year of Faith. “I was here last year, one man and one woman,” and said I was so blessed,” said Ben Rosado, a refusal to learn about the faith, beatification, at the designation of Conference of Catholic Bishops’ this recognition “is grounded in our and the rift between faith and life,” the diocesan bishop. The Universal Subcommittee for the Promotion and one of the leaders of St. Benedict nature” and “obliges our consciences Young Adults Group at St. Thomas he said. Norms for the Liturgical Year and Defense of Marriage. He issued a and laws.” the Calendar require the additional statement Oct. 19 about a 2-1 ruling More Parish. “The Lord is here with OctOber 28, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7

‘A Harvest of Blessings’ University of Saint Francis concert Nov. 3 at Victory expands downtown Noll Center presence with Chamber rOund the iOcese building purchase HUNTINGTON — Victory Noll A d Center will present a night of FORT WAYNE — The University entertainment, information and of Saint Francis will expand its down- fellowship with “A Harvest of town Fort Wayne presence with the Blessings” on Saturday, Nov. 3. purchase of the Greater Fort Wayne The evening will begin with CATHOLIC STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN 40 DAYS FOR LIFE Chamber of Commerce building at social time starting at 6:30 p.m. 826 Ewing St. as a home for its with a reception in the O’Donnell Keith Busse School of Business and Room at Victory Noll Center Entrepreneurial Leadership. that includes hors d’oeuvres and The purchase locates the business drinks. At 8 p.m., the program school near the USF Performing Arts moves to the Archbishop Noll Center at 431 W. Berry St. The uni- Memorial Chapel for music from versity purchased the former Scottish the Bishop Luers High School Rite Center in January as a perfor- Chamber Ensemble and Minstrels, mance hall and as a location for its and song selections by Our Lady Media Entrepreneurship Training in of Victory Missionary Sisters. the Arts (META) program. Dessert will follow the concert. “Locating the school of business The event will also provide an near the USF Performing Arts Center opportunity for individuals and supports the META program’s groups to learn more about, and downtown momentum,” said Sister become involved with, Victory M. Elise Kriss, university president. Noll Center and its ministry and “Since META intersects with busi- mission of fostering spiritual ness courses, locating the study cen- growth and personal development ters near one another creates conve- in a welcoming environment, nience for our students while partner- advocating social justice aware- ing with the city to draw visitors to an ness and response, and nourishing enhanced downtown. The move also people to live and share God’s provides more space for the business love in today’s world. Of par- school’s other programs and opens ticular focus are those programs up main campus space for the School involving women veterans, the JOE ROMIE of Arts and Sciences.” Matthew 25 Project and human- Hundreds of students from St. Charles and St. Vincent Schools in Fort Wayne prayed in The chamber building has been trafficking awareness. for sale since 2010. The chamber is Victory Noll Center, located at front of the Fort Wayne abortion site on Inwood Drive on Oct. 18 for a demonstration in expected to remain in the building 1900 W. Park Dr. in Huntington, is support of life. The students, above, were joined by Father Andrew Budzinski, second through the spring of 2013 while a a ministry of Our Lady of Victory search is undertaken for new office Missionary Sisters. from left, parochial vicar at St. Vincent Parish, and Father Jacob Meyer, parochial vicar at space in the downtown area. Tickets for “A Harvest of St. Charles Parish. St. Charles students walked from their school to the prayer site where “We certainly appreciate the his- Blessings” are $25 per person. torical significance of the Chamber Those interested in attending must they met the St. Vincent students for 20 minutes of prayer. The student walk-in is part building in so many of Fort Wayne’s register by Oct. 27 by contacting of the 40 Days for Life campaign, an international prayer vigil that takes place at abortion business dealings over the past 84 Victory Noll Center at (260) 356- years,” said Chamber President and 0628, ext. 174, by email at victo- facilities. This is the fifth year of the Fort Wayne 40 Days for Life. CEO Mike Landram. [email protected], or online at www.olvm.org/vncenter. Our Lady of Victory LADIES GUILD DONATES TO ST. CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL PRE-K Missionary Sisters MARTIN SOUP KITCHEN LEARNS ABOUT FIRE SAFETY announce leadership team HUNTINGTON — Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters have announced their new leadership team following installation ceremo- nies at Archbishop Noll Memorial Chapel at Victory Noll. Election of the team was held during General Chapter proceedings, which occur every four years. The term of the leadership team runs through 2016. Team members are Sister Beatrice Haines, president; Sister Judith Turnock, vice-president; Sister Ginger Downey, general secretary; and Sister Leora Linenkugel, general treasurer. Sister Beatrice Haines, a native of Goshen, enters her second term as president of the leadership team. She served as vice president from PHOTO PROVIDED BY CORINNE DETREMPE 1992-2000. She was also a mem- Firefighters from the Notre Dame and Clay Township Fire ber of the OLVM Council from 1977-84. PROVIDED BY IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH Departments visited pre-k students at Christ the King Correction The Ladies Guild of Immaculate Conception Parish in School in South Bend during National Fire Prevention Auburn presented food and a monetary donation to Bill Week. The pre-k class, taught by Corinne DeTrempe, In the Oct. 14 issue of Today’s Sobieski, director of St. Martin’s Soup Kitchen in Garrett learned about fire safety and prevention, and how mem- Catholic in “Local teens are Catholics on a mission,” the cor- on Oct. 11. The donation will be used to purchase food bers of their family can practice fire safety all year long. rect website for Catholics on a and supplies for those in need. Pictured are members of Mission is https://catholicsonmis- Pre-k student Mary Kirsch enjoyed trying on the fire fight- sion.wordpress.com. the Ladies Guild and Bill Sobieski, far right. ing gear.

8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC OctOber 28, 2012 A modern day Job story

BY KAY COZAD … He was with us every step of the way.” Mark had been able to visit with all of his children the FORT WAYNE — Part of the Christmas holiday before his death human condition is experiencing and was awake to speak with his loss and learning to grow from daughter when she arrived at the it. One Fort Wayne resident, Liz hospital hours before he died. Sanders, knows well the trials After so many devastating and tribulations of learning to live losses Liz realized that she knew with loss. Her modern day Job this kind of grief on an intimate story, layered with multiple losses, basis. “I had no major argument begins at a very early age. with God over Mark,” she says. “I Born in New York, Sanders knew what was coming and that I grew up in Chicago where her would get through it. … I am so widowed mother raised Liz and LIZ SANDERS grateful that I had my faith after her two sisters and brother after Mark died.” their father’s death. Sanders was And faith is what sustained only a-year-and-a-half at the time in four-and-a-half years and a her most recently when her son of his death. “My dad’s death daughter 10 years later, all of PHOTO PROVIDED BY LIZ SANDERS Stephen suffered severe brain probably impacted me more than whom graduated from St. Jude Pictured in this 1989 photo are from left in back, Nathaniel, Tony, trauma among other injuries in I’m aware,” reflects Sanders, add- Elementary and Bishop Dwenger Stephen and Eric, and in front, Liz, Virginia and Mark. a serious bicycling accident in ing that though her mom worked High School. Liz was very active Colorado. For the past several hard to give her children a male in their home parish of St. Jude as months she has been first at his influence, she was decidedly well as with the right-to-life move- who was so important to me,” she sustained her months after Eric’s bedside and then by his side as he raised in a “very female house- ment. She worked as a physical says. death she says, “I made a decision. rehabilitates back into life once hold.” therapist in between the years she With her son’s death came a I could let this rule me or I could more. Fortunately, Sanders says, stayed home with her children. shift in faith for both Sanders and go on with life and be positive … As one significant loss layered their Catholic faith was of utmost Sanders and her mom remained her husband. Mark, who had not be me again.” And with that sig- upon the next, Sanders has learned importance. Both parents had been close as the children grew older. participated in the sacraments for nificant choice she found light in to respond to each in her own staunch Irish Catholics and saw When her mom died in 1986, she years, quietly began receiving the darkness of grief. unique way, building her faith on to it that their children regularly says, “I had the feeling of devas- Communion once again. Sanders, Then seven years after Eric’s the wisdom of her experience. and reverently participated in the tating emptiness.” But after the who says she found comfort in death, Sanders faced more devas- Now back home, Sanders sees sacraments and were educated mourning came life again. going through the motions of tation when Mark was diagnosed every day as a gift, and loss as part in Catholic schools. “I went to Fast forward a few years to attending Mass and receiving the with prostate cancer. Initially, of life. Though she doesn’t know Catholic grade school and an the day in March of 1992 when sacraments, now struggled with radiation worked, but five years what her future holds, she trusts all-girls’ Catholic high school,” her then 22–year-old son Eric trust. She admits, “I didn’t have later the cancer returned with a that she will survive. recalls Sanders. And though her was diagnosed, after months of ill any idea how angry I was at God. vengeance. After several rounds “Everyone has a story to tell,” mom was angry with God for health, with advanced leukemia. … I couldn’t say the ‘Our Father’ of chemotherapy Mark was out of says Liz Sanders, a woman who the devastating losses in her life, Sanders was as overwhelmed by for a long time. I couldn’t say the options, but Liz recalls, “He was knows well the trials of Job. “If “She still had a relationship with the diagnosis as her son appeared ‘Thy will be done’ part.” still going to fight it.” we let it destroy us, we lose two God even if she was angry,” says to be, but took charge and imme- Despite her inability to recite As she watched her husband things — the person we loved Sanders. That witness of faith diately led him to be admitted for the prayer, Sanders relied on a deteriorate, Liz felt as if she and ourselves. There is a way to in the midst of trial helped form treatment. In the few moments favorite Scripture verse found in were grieving anew and Psalm get through and we do go on. … Sanders’ own belief in a God of when she was separated from him, Psalm 46. “‘Be still and know that 46 resurfaced to sustain her. “It I can’t imagine not having family mercy. her devastated son jumped from I am God’ became my mantra and brings everything back when you and God.” Sanders met her beloved the hospital rooftop to his death. got me through the worst of Eric’s have another loss,” she says, but husband, Mark, at Marquette “It was so shocking, so sud- death,” she recalls. As her faith adds “God was really with us. University while she pursued a den,” recalls a wistful Sanders, degree in physical therapy. Mark, adding “That took a lot of adjust- the strong, silent type, was an ment.” Now, 20 years after engineering major. They were her son’s death Sanders is still married in 1965 and their lives impacted by the loss. “It’s a differ- began in earnest after moving to ent thing with the loss of a child. Fort Wayne with a job opportu- People ask ‘How many children Choose an nity. do you have?’ I have to say, The happy couple raised five ‘Five.’ I had to decide how I was close-knit children, four boys going to acknowledge this person experience filled withlove .

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BY KAY COZAD mistakes, short tempers.” And for Blessed Trinity, we thank You Blessed John Paul II those supporting them she says, “The most important part of a FORT WAYNE — Facing the for having graced the Church Society of Redemptive person with a chronic illness is diagnosis of a chronic illness Suffering that they are someone with an ill- can be a devastating experience. with Blessed John Paul II and ness — not THE illness. We must Learning to live with the physical, O remember that that’s only a part A special ministry for those emotional and spiritual challenges for allowing the tenderness of Your Father- of them. Their goodness and gift- that accompany serious maladies affected by HIV/AIDS and edness is still in there. … They’ll ly care, the glory of the Cross of Christ, from cancer to Crohn’s Disease other chronic illnesses meets teach us what we need to know or HIV-AIDS requires self- and the splender of the Spirit of love, about them.” awareness and support. To meet the second Wednesday of Blessed John Paul II Society of Redemptive Suffering began that need for support the Diocese to shine through him. Trusting fully each month from 6:30-8 p.m. of Fort Wayne-South Bend has meeting in August and continues established the Blessed John in Your infinite mercy and in the at St. Jude Parish Center- to meet on the second Wednesday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. at Paul II Society of Redemptive room C, 2130 Pemberton Suffering, a young adults’ group maternal intercession of Mary, St. Jude Parish in Fort Wayne. that meets monthly for prayer, Dr., Fort Wayne, 46805. For Father Tom Shoemaker, pastor he has given us a living image of St. Jude Church, is the group’s meditation and discussion. more information contact This special ministry began in of Jesus, the Good Shepherd, spiritual director and consultant the heart of Ryan Guthrie who Mary at (260) 399-1458, regarding the reception of the himself suffers from a chronic and has shown us that holi- sacraments of healing among the illness. His vision of providing email mglowaski@diocesef- group, including Reconciliation an opportunity for young adults ness is the necessary measure of wsb.org or visit www.dioce- and the Sacrament of the Sick. who live with serious illnesses to Guthrie facilitates the group, ordinary Christian life and is the have a safe place to share their sefwsb.org/specialministries. whose patron is Blessed John Paul II, an exemplary modern day experience of suffering impacted way of achieving eternal communion Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades and model of redemptive suffering, Mary Glowaski, Secretariat with You. Grant us, by his intercession, Living with a chronic ill- and invites all young adults in the of Evangelization and Special ness can be very isolating says area who suffer from a serious ill- Ministries. and according to Your will, the graces Glowaski, whose husband died of ness to “come and see” what the “Bishop Rhoades was deeply complications from a transplant group is all about. touched by Ryan and his love we implore, hoping that he will soon be after a long battle with Crohn’s Glowaski believes the Blessed John Paul II Society of and devotion to God,” reports numbered among Your saints. disease. “Dealing with chronic Glowaski, who herself was illness is a lonely experience,” Redemptive Suffeing is spirit moved by Guthrie’s simple vision ~Amen. she says. “You keep asking God, led to meet an important need rooted in the Gospel call to love ‘What are You teaching me?’” and says, “We cannot take away and minister to one another. “The The experience has taught her someone’s suffering — we are beauty of this is it’s not com- to let go, hold life and loved ones not meant to — but we can help plicated. We’re just receiving loosely and focus on the simple carry this suffering.” people where they are and hoping through a participation in the atmosphere of safety and confi- things. “It is just this moment, they can find God, comfort and passion of Christ. Each gather- dentiality sharing personal life this half day. Nothing is solid encouragement,” she says. ing opens and closes with prayer experiences of suffering allows except God’s love,” she says The group’s mission is to and includes Scripture and other the participants to go deeper into knowingly. foster communion among those readings and short meditations on the mystery of the passion and For those dealing with chronic suffering from serious illness as redemptive suffering, followed death of Jesus Christ and their illness Glowaski encourages, they seek to “understand the gift by a discussion on applying the own willingness to find peace in “Generously forgive forgotten Vince LaBarbera contributed to this of redemptive suffering” offered readings to every day life. In an suffering. appointments, birthday wishes, story. MASS FOR POOR SOULS IN MISHAWAKA

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10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC OctOber 28, 2012 Vincent Village to host farm to table event Nov. 15

BY VINCE LABARBERA number of people and it’s orga- Shelter on Dec. 19, 1989, and shelter. There are no restrictions nization through this very unique immediately began serving the on family size or ages of farm to table event,” said Scott needs of homeless children. Approximately FORT WAYNE — Seeking to H. Kammerer, executive chef/ families with children 63 percent of the families alleviate problems of the home- culinary director at Parkview in a renovated con- served are single female- less, Vincent Village, Inc., a Field. “Having the availability vent belonging to St. headed families, 28 percent transitional shelter in Fort Wayne of products from local farms is Hyacinth Church. are two-parent families serving homeless families and exciting in that we know we are Since that time, and another 9 percent children since 1989, is offering helping our community in several Vincent House has are single male-headed a farm to table dinner and auc- ways. All of the produce and the served approxi- families. Nearly 68 per- tion event titled, “A Place at Our center of the plate items (veal, mately 700 families cent of the people living Table.” pork, beef, chicken and duck) are and developed addi- in the shelter are chil- To be held on Thursday, all from local farms.” tional programs to dren. Acceptance into Nov. 15, from 6-10 p.m. during “Another unique item for meet the needs of the program is depen- National Hunger and Homeless this event is the use of the homeless families dent on available space. Awareness Week (Nov. 10-18), Thermodyne test kitchens,” said with children. Unfortunately, nearly 30 the unique culinary experience Kammerer. “We expect to pre- A by-product of families a year needing will feature locally sourced ingre- pare and serve one course every Vincent House’s shelter are turned away for dients, some of northern Indiana’s 10 minutes for the duration of efforts to provide post- lack of space. most noted chefs, and wine and the evening. All the courses transitional affordable “It is through the generos- beer pairings at Thermodyne will be served tapas style (small rental housing has been ity of organizations, businesses Foodservice Products, Inc., 2300 portions), which is designed to the transformation of the once and individuals that Vincent Meyer Road, New Haven. All encourage conversation.” disinvested, deteriorating neigh- Village is able to serve home- food and beverages are being Tickets are $100 per person borhood surrounding the original less families,” said Ann Helmke, generously provided by local ven- and can be obtained by calling shelter. Vincent House purchased Plan for Self-sufficiency with at executive director. The annual dors and prepared by local chefs. Cynthia at (260) 456-4172 ext. and renovated 32 vacant and least three goals to improve their cost to support a family in the The Vincent Village farm to 222 or emailing crossberry@vin- abandoned single-family homes life skills. Success is essential for transitional shelter is approxi- table dinner/auction is believed centvillage.org. For more infor- in the neighborhood to create an the family to afford and maintain mately $10,000, or $833 per to be the first of its scale in the mation contact Barb A’Hearn at Affordable Housing Program. permanent housing. month, she related. “Seventy per- Fort Wayne area. It will pair local (260)-705-5235 or barb.ahearn@ These furnished homes, occupied A fourth program, Youth cent of our residents are children and regional chefs with farms gmail.com or visit www.vincent- by “graduates” of the Vincent Services for Homeless Children, who deserve a safe, warm home and purveyors of locally grown village.org. House Transitional Shelter serves an average of 120 home- and a secure future. An estimated and sourced foods to provide a Located at 2827 Holton Ave., Program, make up a friendly, less children each year from 2,500 individuals are homeless 15-course meal like no other. Vincent Village serves homeless supportive neighborhood commu- Vincent House, Vincent Village or near homeless in Fort Wayne Wine, beer and seasonal drinks families with children, providing nity. To more accurately reflect and other homeless programs. on any given day,” Helmke will enhance the culinary experi- shelter, care, advocacy, affordable this expanded role in housing Services include tutoring, edu- continued. (“Near homeless” is ence along with many interesting housing and supportive services and neighborhood revitalization, cational and enriching activities, defined as paying more than half and new activities taking place as these families build strength Vincent House, Inc. changed its referrals and coordination for ser- the household’s gross monthly during the evening. and strive to become independent, name to Vincent Village, Inc. in vices for special-needs children. income for rent). “We at Parkview Field are productive members of the com- 2008. 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The Catholic Church invited Science to test a modern-day Eucha- ristic Miracle. The astounding results support belief in the REAL PRESENCE OF JESUS in the Eucharist! The Investigative Team found in the Consecrated Bleeding Host the presence of Flesh and Blood, Human DNA and Heart Muscle Tissue! SEE AND HEAR THE STORY UNFOLD... WHAT SCIENCE DISCOVERS WILL CONFRONT THE MIND AND HEART OF EVERY PERSON! WHAT DOES SCIENCE HAVE TO SAY? TO ORDER DVD VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT: WWW.LOVEANDMERCY.ORG ~ OR SEND $19.00 TO: LOVE & MERCY PUBLICATIONS ~ P O BOX 1160 HAMPSTEAD, NC 28443 OctOber 28, 2012 COMMENTARY 11 ‘Who was conceived by the Holy Parent loss stings at any age

t seems that in the general Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary’ scheme of things there is a natural order to life and death. t. Ignatius of Antioch wrote I HOPE No. 483). And in so doing we join At least that’s what we all tend to this confession of faith to the with St. Ignatius in acknowledging cling to. Those of us who are par- Christians of the Church in IN THE S the height and breadth, length and THE ents hope to die before our chil- Ephesus as he was being taken by depth of what can be “accomplished dren, but not before our appointed an armed guard to Rome in the in God’s silence.” APOSTLES’ time. But what of us adult chil- MOURNING first years of the second century If we trace the simple arc of dren who experience the loss of to face his martyrdom. Although KAY COZAD earthly time between Jesus Christ CREED our parents? sorely harassed and literally sur- being “conceived by the Holy My dad died while on vacation rounded by evil forces in the grip of FATHER DAN SCHEIDT Spirit” and “born of the Virgin at the relatively young age of 72. mom’s death I had to grieve many the “prince of this world,” he drew Mary,” we enter the confines of the I never got to say all my heartfelt associated losses as well. I lost my consolation and confidence from ordinary time of a pregnancy. This goodbyes to him before he died, safe place to fall, my compass, my the silent power of the Incarnation. first period of any child’s life is one ways through the generations of the though we spoke on the phone best friend and mentor. She had St. Ignatius understood his life to of virtual hiddenness and silence. family of the Church. briefly before his departure. I was always been there to comfort me be so informed by the divine life of In the liturgical rhythms of the Our subjective feelings toward comforted to know my mom was when I needed it, celebrate my Christ that he described himself as Church, too, the solemnities of this fact, of course, may range vari- with him when he died. victories, encourage me when I a “bearer of God” or even as “borne the Annunciation (March 25) and ously across those of any expectant It was odd to know that my dad had lost hope and love me through by God.” Christmas (Dec. 25) span exactly mother: joy and hope, fear and was gone and I prayed fervently it all. As we proclaim in this article nine months. By this logic of the anguish (perhaps accompanied by for the repose of his soul and for When we lose our parents, we of the Creed the same truth of the Incarnation, we can discern a certain nausea!). But the fact remains that my mom in her grief. And all the also lose the person who loves us Incarnation of God in the Person Marian pattern to our own spiritual the Word has become flesh (Jn while I missed my dad, my mom like no other can. of Jesus Christ, we too bow before lives, namely that even before we 1:14) and dwells among us, promis- remained a steadfast compass in Parents are, for us, a mirror “the mystery of the wonderful union can see Him or fully recognize His ing to be with us always until the my own grief. Three years later reflecting the substance from of the divine and human natures in voice, Christ is silently present and my mom died as well. I was which we identify ourselves first the one person of the Word” (CCC active in us in innumerable hidden CREED, PAGE 12 blessed to be part of the group in life. They are our first-line that cared for her after her stroke cheerleaders and at their death and was able to be with her as she we must rediscover who we are drew her last breath. outside of their all-encompassing Key to life is trust in the Lord The three months that she love. lay paralyzed and unable to Some of us may have neighbors. difficulties, had a spiritual speak, though painful for all, unresolved issues concerning our He addressed these threats, component for the ancient Jews. were bittersweet gifts to me as I relationship with either of our THE and the humiliation and God willed nothing evil or was able to speak to her all that parents. Of course it’s beneficial destruction of being overtaken, heartless. Disease and incapacity my heart held, something I had to work through any issues with SUNDAY with faith that the merciful God were signs of a heartlessness that thought I would have time to do our loved ones face to face. of the Exodus again would rescue came from sin. with my dad. And then one day However, it’s never too late to GOSPEL the people. This weekend’s Thus, when Jesus healed, the she was gone. I recall in vivid forgive any wrongs you feel detail the moments following my burdened by, even after death. I MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION reading is a powerful and effects and power of sin also expressive acclamation of God’s were overcome. mom’s death when my oldest believe my folks did the best they power and goodness, and in the The key to Bartimeus’ being sister, who stood near me with could with what they knew. assurance that once more God healed was his faith. rivulets of tears marking her My family of origin dynamic 30 Sunday will protect and lead the people. cheeks, keened, “Oh, gosh, now changed quite a bit after my folks As is typical of this book, this Reflection we’re orphans!” had died. Our parents’ home was in Ordinary Time reading literarily is moving in its My five siblings and I were all the central gathering place for eloquence and feeling. Jeremiah was hardly the only in our 30s and well established holidays and special events. The Mk 10:46-52 For its second reading, the ancient Hebrew writer who each in our own adult lives. But “clan clearinghouse,” my mom he Book of Jeremiah Church presents a selection from concentrated on the mercy of in a way she was right. It doesn’t would say. Since our parents’ provides this weekend’s the Epistle to the Hebrews. God as seen in the Exodus. God’s matter when we lose our parents. deaths, my siblings and I have first reading. A few facts This New Testament Scripture mercy is everlasting, because There is a part of us that may feel tried to make a special effort to T a bit ungrounded or lost in the host family get-togethers and about Jeremiah are known from is abundant in its references God is eternal and unchanging. the book itself. He was from to ancient Jewish beliefs and God is not forgiving and world that no longer holds our we’ve found new reasons and Anatoth, a village only a few customs. Its author is unknown, blessing in one instance, but folks. places to make memories together miles from Jerusalem, and he but obviously the author knew punitive and angry in another. My siblings and I tried to now that our parents are gone. was the son of Hilkiah, a priest. Judaism and Jewish life in the Just as hardships and great honor each of our parents after And though we still feel our He acted as a prophet for over 40 first century very well. worries troubled the ancient their deaths with specifically parents’ absence we have learned years. Supreme in Jewish cult, and in Hebrews long after they had left planned visitations and Masses to share stories of the past when Being the son of a priest, many other aspects of Jewish life, Egypt, so sadness and difficulties of Christian burial. And we were we can to keep them alive in our he in all likelihood was quite in the first century was the high confront us today. grateful to receive the loving hearts. Through the shared tears familiar with the traditions of priest, descending in office from We cannot do everything support of church and community and laughter we have come to the ancient Hebrews. He would Aaron, the brother of Moses. The ourselves, but the loving God of as we buried them those three understand that our parents raised have been particularly aware of high priest acted for the entire the Exodus, with us because of years apart. us to believe in the beauty of life, the importance of the Exodus, the nation as he offered the sacrifice the reconciling death of Jesus, But I must admit the support both earthly and heavenly. They flight from Egypt and slavery, in the temple. still comes to our aid. The key is for parent loss is not as long-lived would want us to be true to family that molded the Hebrews into one The Epistle to the Hebrews that we, as Bartimeus, love God as for some other losses, such and enjoy life while we can. distinctive race, and that resulted sees Jesus as the great high priest and trust in the Lord. as spousal loss or losing a child. As I recall my cherished in their settlement in the Holy of the new era of salvation, the And I believe it has to do with the memories of my parents, I am Land. era of Christianity. Jesus acts natural cycle of life and death. All encouraged by the traits I value in for all humankind in sacrificing READINGS of us expect to lose our parents each of them and hope that I, too, The tradition was clear. The Sunday: Jer 31:7-9 Ps 126:1-6 Hebrews did not escape Egypt to God, causing reconciliation and our adult lives do go on after will live the legacy of character Heb 5:1-6 Mk 10:46-52 simply because they were lucky, and a new bonding after sin tore they’re gone. But that doesn’t and virtue they have left in their or because they were clever. To humanity away from God. Monday: Eph 4:32 — 5:8 Ps 1:1-4, 6 make the loss any less painful. wake. Their memory will forever the contrary, they succeeded in St. Mark’s Gospel furnishes Lk 13:10-17 In the first few months after be a mainstay in my heart. fleeing the miseries they had the last reading. It is the story Tuesday: Eph 5:21-33 Ps 128:1-5 my mom’s death I found myself endured in Egypt only by the of Bartimeus, a blind man Lk 13:18-21 overcome on occasion with a deep mercy and power of God. who begged by the roadside Wednesday: Eph 6:1-9 Ps 145:10-14 longing and a little bit of fear — Jeremiah saw events in his in Jericho. It is no wonder that Lk 13:22-30 a longing to talk with my mom again about everyday life issues, lifetime as threatening, or as Bartimeus had to beg in order to Thursday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14 Ps 24:1-4ab, awful, as the plight of his people survive. as we always had, and fear that I Kay Cozad is a certified grief 5-6 1 Jn 3:1-3 Mt 5:1-12a would not navigate this life well centuries earlier in Egypt. He At the time of Jesus, persons Friday: Wis 3:1-9 Ps 23:1-6 Rom 5:5- educator and the news editor of with severe physical challengers, without my home compass. In my Today’s Catholic newspaper. lived to see Babylonia completely 11 Jn 11:17-27 overtake the Hebrew homeland, such as blindness, were reduced heart of hearts I always assumed She is also the author of “Prayer and he saw the coercion brought to begging unless their families Saturday: Phil 1:18b-26 Ps 42:2-3, that she would be there. After all Book for Widows,” Our Sunday to bear upon his people by assisted them. 5cdef Lk 14:1, 7-11 she was my mom! Visitor, 2004. She can be reached Babylon and other imperialistic Blindness, as all other bodily I found that as I mourned my at [email protected]. 12 COMMENTARY OctOber 28, 2012 Getting down from assisted-suicide ledge SCRIPTURE SEARCH

everal states are consider- It is troubling how many individ- Gospel for October 21, 2012 ing legislative measures uals fail to grasp the radical absur- Mark 10:35-45 Sto let physicians prescribe dity of allowing physician-assisted MAKING (but not administer) a lethal dose suicide. Suicide is no joking matter. Following is a word search based on the Gospel of a toxic drug to their patients, Regardless of how it transpires, it SENSE OF reading for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle thereby assisting their patients to is a catastrophe for those who end commit suicide. This is known B: requesting more than they bargained for. The their own lives, for their loved ones BIOETHICS words can be found in all directions in the puzzle. as physician-assisted suicide. left behind and for society more Advocates of this practice assure broadly. FATHER TAD PACHOLCZYK us that this can be a good choice JAMES JOHN SONS OF Some people may decide that ZEBEDEE TEACHER GRANT for someone who is dying, or their lives are no longer worth liv- who wants to die. DRINK THE CUP BE BAPTIZED ing, but our society has always happened, and I couldn’t believe If physician-assisted suicide recognized that decision to be a trag- TO SIT MY RIGHT LEFT that they didn’t reach out to us for BEEN PREPARED THE TEN LORD IT really represents a “good choice,” edy and a mistake; that’s why high help. I thought the pain would never we need to ask: why should only bridges have signs encouraging sui- AUTHORITY SERVANT SLAVE go away. The idea that suicide could TO SERVE TO GIVE RANSOM physicians be able to participate? cidal individuals to seek help rather ever be a good thing is a total crock Why should only physicians be than jump. Suicide hotlines are open and a lie. It leaves behind deep scars allowed to undermine public trust of 24 hours a day because we seek to and immeasurable pain on the part their profession through these kinds prevent as many deaths as we can. of family and friends. We don’t A RANSOM of death-dealing activities? We treat as heroes those who walk have the right to take our own lives Why not include police, for along bridges or climb tall buildings because we didn’t give ourselves LORD I THETENB example? If a sick person expresses and try to talk people down. life.” ABOJOHNJAMES a wish to die, the police could be Commentator Greg Pfundstein I’m reminded of the words of notified, and an officer would arrive stresses how this sound and consis- the mayor of one of our great cities, USELEEDEBEZF bearing a suitable firearm. He would tent cultural message is flatly contra- who declared: “The crime rate isn’t TLLBNCHONTFF load it with bullets, cock the gun, dicted when we allow physicians to so bad if you just don’t count the and place it on the bedside stand prescribe lethal drugs so people can murders.” Assisted suicide, simi- HAK I AULPJOLE of the sick patient. After giving kill themselves — it is like replac- larly, isn’t so bad if you just don’t OVTHFPRESSWL instruction on the best way to angle ing the suicide intervention signs on count the victims: the many broken the barrel, the officer would depart, bridges with signs that state, “Ask individuals, broken families and REHCAETNF I KM and the patient could then pick the your physician if jumping is right broken hearts. I UGYPAO I ATNO device up and shoot himself — for you.” Simply put, such jump- A friend of mine in Canada has “police-assisted suicide.” ing is never a “good thing,” and it struggled with multiple sclerosis for TR I ACSGAZA I S Besides physician-assisted sui- is only our own foolhardiness that many years. He often speaks out YGRANT I LLERN cide and police-assisted suicide, lets us feign it could be, whether against assisted suicide. Recently, he “military-assisted suicide” could physician-assisted or otherwise. sent me a picture of himself taken EEYSERVANTDA be offered as well. Members of I remember reading a letter to the with his smiling grandchildren, one DAMTOSERVEFR the armed forces would bring in a editor in the local paper of a small sitting on each arm of his wheel- © 2012 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com standard-issue hand grenade upon town many years ago. The woman chair. Below the picture he wrote, request, explaining to the sick wrote about the death of her grand- “If I had opted for assisted suicide patient how to remove the pin prop- parents — well educated, intelligent back in the mid-1980s when I first erly and how to place the device so and seemingly in control of their developed MS, and it seemed life as to achieve the most rapid, pain- faculties — who had tragically com- as I knew it was over, look what I 56 Paul wrote with less and destructive death. mitted suicide together by drinking would have missed. I had no idea  The assisted-suicide paradigm a deadly substance. They were he 57 Central Daylight Time that one day I would be head over  58 Type of exercise would readily admit other creative elderly and struggling with various heels in love with grandchildren! approaches as well — society could ailments. ross ord Never give up on life.”   sanction “assisted drownings” where Her first-hand perspective was 1234 567 8910 lifeguards could be asked to assist unflinching: “It took me years to 11 12 13 1 Type of small dog those wishing to die by providing forgive my grandparents after they 14 15 16 2 Wing them millstones to take them to the committed suicide. I was so angry Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. is a 3 ___ diem 17 18 19 bottom of lakes and oceans. at what they had done to me and my priest of the Diocese of Fall River, 4 “Whatever you ____ in But if a lifeguard helped people family. I felt betrayed. I felt nause- Mass., and serves as the director of 20 21 22 23 24 my name” (2 wd) drown, would you want him watch- ated. At some fundamental level I education at The National Catholic 25 26 27 28 29 5 Economics abbr. ing your family at the beach? just couldn’t believe it had really Bioethics Center in Philadelphia. 6 God’s goodness 30 31 32 33 34 7 Garner 35 36 37 38 8 Wharf 9 Civil liberties group who came forth from her virgin dying (cf. CCC No. 533). This 39 40 41 womb did so ultimately to emerge pregnant silence of faith always pro- 10 Opposite right hand CREED more triumphantly alive from the claims in time the “greatness of the 42 43 44 45 46 12 One who reduces CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 “new tomb” (cf. Jn 19:41), which Lord” (cf. Lk 1:46). It is the hidden 47 48 49 50 51 52 18 Ship’s steering mechanism had threatened the muteness of power of every Christian’s radical 53 54 55 death’s finality. public witness in the arena of the 19 Mattress The surprising “last word” of the world, even amidst the murderous 56 57 58 20 God hears the poor’s end of the age (Mt 28:20). 21 Stack of paper Indeed, because Jesus Christ Incarnation is therefore thankfully the roar of crowds and beasts. © 2012 www.tr i-c-a-publ icati ons.com Risen life of Christ and our participa- We rejoice with the saints of 22 “My ___ is easy” in the Incarnation has committed Based on these Scripture Readings: Is 53:10-11; 24 Stringy Himself so completely and irrevo- tion in it. All that descends into the every age that Christ allows canonical Heb 4:14-16; Mk 10:35-45 and Jer 31:7-9; Heb 5:1-6; Mk 10:46-52 26 Gnawer cably for us (“pro nobis”), we can, Lord’s humanity will ascend into His Creeds, venerable letters (and perhaps 28 Incense’s is distinctive like St. Paul, be “convinced that nei- divinity: “So if you have been raised even a homemade poem like the  30 Wild ox 29 “____ it over” ther death nor life, nor angels, nor with Christ, seek the things that are one below) to bear something of the 31 Worn 32 Large water mammals rulers, nor things present, nor things above, where Christ is seated at the Marian mystery of His Incarnation, by 1 Italian “pope” 33 Medical practitioner 34 Money savers to come, nor powers, nor height, nor right hand of God. Set your minds on which we are all borne: 5 Easter food 35 God does with justice 36 Can metal depth, nor anything else in creation, things that are above, not on things Our Lady did respond gratefully 8 Friend 37 (2 wd) His will shall 38 Slackness will be able to separate us from that are on earth, for you have died, in beatitude, beyond our dumb- 11 Spanish cheers be accomplished 40 Young fish the love of God in Christ Jesus our and your life is hidden with Christ flummoxed, asinine ingratitude: She 12 Templar seaport 39 Internal Revenue 42 WWII vehicle Lord” (Rom 8:38-39). in God. When Christ who is your vowed that the unspeakable Word 13 Winter hazard Service 43 Giant This conviction most cer- life is revealed, then you also will in the beginning be allowed as the 14 Shortest gospel 41 Rewards 44 Unicorn has one tainly comes at a price: The Lord’s be revealed with Him in glory” (Col unspeaking Flesh of our thanksgiv- 15 Peter’s transportation 42 James’ brother 46 Am not redemptive death is the final mys- 3:1-4). ing. Translated pro nobis fresh upon 16 Santa helper 45 Latin chalice 48 Computer out No one knows better than Our quiet mangered sod, silence remains 17 French dollar 47 Self’s pride 50 Food and Agriculture terious silence of God mentioned 19 Very dry wine by St. Ignatius. The mother of Jesus Blessed Lady that the “hidden life — even late proclaimed — the first 48 Canal Organization (abbr.) 20 Bartimaeus did (2 wd) 49 Chancery receives the eternal life-giving Holy of Nazareth allows everyone to language of God. 51 Madagascar franc enter into fellowship with Jesus by 23 East southeast 53 Sin (abbr.) Spirit as the dying breath of her Son 25 Send for again the most ordinary events of daily 54 Descendants 52 Affirmative (cf. Jn 19:25-30). Facing his own 27 Not to be worshipped 55 Docile death, the wise Bishop of Antioch life,” including those which involve Father Dan Scheidt is pastor of Queen knew with Mary’s faith that the One facing the inevitable prospect of of Peace Parish, Mishawaka. Answer Key can be found on page 15 OctOber 28, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 13

DWENGER CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM HEADS TO STATE COMPETITION The Bishop Dwenger cross-country team earned a trip to the IHSAA state championships to be held in Terre Haute after a third-place team placing at semistate and a second-place regional finish. At the regional meet, five runners — Greg Tippmann, Matt Klein, Jack Obergfell, Mark Berghoff and Zack McIntyre — set personal bests. Sports — Michelle Castleman ICCL Blazers, Panthers propel Varsity volleyball champions to championship game BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN by both St. Mary/St. Joseph and Most Precious Blood on their road to the finals. BY JOE KOZINSKI FORT WAYNE — In Catholic When playing for the medals, Youth Organization (CYO) Queen of Angels continued their postseason volleyball play, three postseason run with a first game MISHAWAKA — And then new champions were crowned on win over St. Rose-St. Louis, there were two. Saturday, Oct. 20, at St. Charles’ 25-23. However, the Twins dug The Inter-City Catholic Hession Center in hard- deep and came back to League boasted full stands and fought battles. win 25-18, 15-8. great weather as the final four The Raiders from “We have come a teams competed for the right to New Haven earned long way this season play in the finals this Sunday, the title for the Green from not knowing Oct. 28, at 5 p.m. on Father League (seventh if we had enough Bly Field at Saint Joseph High grade) by beating St. to make a team in School. Joseph-St. Elizabeth, August to winning First things first. In order to 25-23, 25-18. The two the championship,” play in the finals the St. Matthew teams tied for the regular commented a pleased Blazers (Our Lady of Hungary, season league bragging rights Coach Theresa Renninger. St. Jude) would face a traditional both turning in a 4-1 record, The Twins brought up three sixth power in the Crusaders of Holy while St. Charles finished 3-2 graders to add to their roster of Cross/Christ the King. It would coming in runner-up. three seventh and three eighth turn out to be an epic battle of In the small school league, graders. wills. the defending champs from St. “I am very proud of how the The Crusaders would start the RAY DERUCKI Joseph-Hessen Cassel finished girls worked together as a team game off with little fanfare as Mishawaka Catholic Saint Alexander Horvath is tackled by St. Anthony’s with a perfect record of 6-0 to and held it together in close their balanced attack was stopped Walter Ellis. earn the No. 1 seed but were games,” concluded Renninger. cold by the Blazers’ defense. eliminated in the semifinals by In the final edge-of-your seat The black-and-orange-clad kick found its mark making the minutes really took a load off of a tough group from Queen of contest, St. Joseph, Decatur, final- Blazers would however ride the contest a one score margin, 16-8. our defense,” remarked Blazer Angels. ly earned a title after settling as wave of the single wing forma- The only drive of merit left head coach, Ben Domonkos. Queen of Angels went on to runner-up the last three years to tion with runs by Chris Scales, in the first half was ended as “The Holy Cross/Christ the King face St. Rose/St. Louis in the St. Charles for the White League Justin DeClark, Cole Kazina Crusader defensive back Nick team really fought us every step championship. The Twins, who (large school) medals. According and Nick Monnin, which moved Riboni picked off Blazer quarter- of the way.” were co-runner-ups during the the ball methodically in a clump back DeClark at the eight-yard “They run that offense very season with St. Aloysius, got VOLLEY, PAGE 14 down the field. line changing the momentum well. It was Navy football at its The Blazers would capital- going into the break. best. I congratulate them on the ize on their game plan The second half well-deserved victory. They are BISHOP LUERS PRESENTED THE as Monnin following would be all going to be hard to stop,” com- his offensive line Blazers as the mented Crusader head coach John BISHOP’S TROPHY into the end zone offensive line Krzyzewski. “I was happy that with 2:26 remain- of Vinnie our kids didn’t quit, it was just ing in the opening Gerstbauer, not meant to be this year.” stanza, followed Ryan Quinn, The undefeated regular sea- by a points after Joe Cline, son champion St. Anthony/St. kick by Jack Tiller, Evan Sandefur, Joseph/St. Pius Panthers dis- making the score, 8-0. Bransen Bonnell patched last season’s champion, Gutsy runs by the and Jordan Brown bat- the Mishawaka Catholic Saints, Crusaders’ Danny Chimutu and tled against a Crusader defense 22-6, behind touchdown runs by powerful back Paul Murphy had that made every snap its own war Tony Carmola, Blake Benefiel difficulty piercing the Blazer of wills. and Sean Rattigan. The Saints’ defense on their second posses- The Blazers inched their way lone score came on a touchdown sion, turning the ball over on down the field on a 20-plus play strike from Bryce Tomasi to Ike downs and giving the ball back at drive that not only took the entire Branson. the St. Matthew 49-yard line. third quarter but the five-and-a- The championship game will Unlike many of the Blazers’ half minutes of the fourth. Finally be a match up that was coinciden- drives, this one would be short on a fourth down at the one-foot tally the very first contest of the lived as Kazina burst around line, St. Matthew busted through season in which the Panthers got the end and dashed the 51 yards for the backbreaking score. by the Blazers, 20-12. needed for a score and a 16-0 “It was death by paper cut,” “Our team is excited. We feel lead. remarked long-time defensive like we are a different team than coordinator of the Crusaders, we were in week one,” explained The Crusaders would how- PROVIDED BY BISHOP LUERS ever claw their way back into Steve Pajakowski. Domonkos. “We will need a good the contest as Hunter West broke The Crusader offense touched week of practice to counter the Nick Gray, right, of the Serra Club of Fort Wayne pres- out of the pack and scampered the ball for the very first time and very talented Panther team.” ents the Bishop’s Trophy on Oct. 16 to the winner of the all the way down to the 10 being the last time, with just 2:20 left in “St. Matthew will be a tough brought down by a touchdown the game, ending their hopes and matchup, we definitely will have Bishop Dwenger vs. Bishop Luers football game on Oct. saving tackle by Scales. propelling the Blazers into the to play disciplined and with pur- 12. Bishop Luers High School is this year’s recipient. Then it was gut check time championship game. pose,” commented Panther head as the Crusader line banged and “We approached the second coach Kevin Sandor. “We will Above, Gray is shown with Bishop Luers football captains, bulled the Blazers the final 10 half with the idea that we could have to play our brand of foot- from left, Will Nolan, Jarmar’Quay Brooks, Jaylon Smith yards as Murphy pin-balled his control the ball for most of the ball, get back to basics and be way to paydirt. Duran Ramos’ third quarter, but 13 and a half error free on Sunday.” and Aaron LaMaster. 14 TODAY’S CATHOLIC OctOber 28, 2012

Decatur got a side out. Taylor Bebout came alive at the net and Saint Joseph, Marian girls’ soccer Maddi Strickler served eight in a VOLLEY row lifting the Commodores to a teams head to state finals CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 15-12 victory. “Her (Strickler’s) serves went over keeping them (the BY CHUCK FREEBY momentum into the evening ses- Luers’ star Mayson Whitman sion, blitzing Crown Point with responded with a rocket from 20 to assistant coach Amy Bebout, Cardinals) on defense. We three goals in less than five minutes. yards out to tie the game just two the Cardinals and Commodores got free balls and could play our offense,” explained Coach SOUTH BEND, MISHAWAKA Freshman Sam Kambol started the minutes later. have traded wins back and forth Mike Wilder. Nicknamed the — At the beginning of the season, scoring, taking a Rachel Staud pass That’s when the Veldman girls every time they met all four years “six pack attack” because they both Saint Joseph High School and blasting it by Bulldog goalie took over for Marian. Senior Gabby of their CYO careers with the had no bench, Strickler and her girls’ soccer coach Johan Kuitse and Meghan Morasan to make it 1-0. Veldman scored the go-ahead Cardinals winning the tournament teammates, Bebout, Morgan Marian girls’ soccer coach Djamel Two minutes later, Raster scored goal in the 28th minute, finishing in fifth, sixth and seventh grades. Ellsworth, Madison Macklin, Charmat set an expectation for their the first of her two goals of the night a feed from Margaret Hartnagel. This season, Decatur won in two Lynae McDonald and Lizah squads of going to state. off a beautiful pass from Maddie Veldman’s sophomore sister, D.J., games at the pre-season tourna- Okoniewski were forced to play Expectations have been met. Turner. Once Staud bumped home then scored the last two goals — ment, but the Cardinals beat the every position. “Some of our girls Both the Indians and Knights a goal off an Emily Rompola free both off feeds from the ever-present Commodores in three games had never played front row and will carry the diocesan banner to kick in the 16th minute, the route Hendricks — to send Marian to during the regular season to earn others were not typically back Kuntz Stadium in Indianapolis this was on and the Tribe could pack state for the second straight season. the league title and No. 1 seed. row players before this year,” weekend, after both teams captured their bags for Indy. “They did the job,” beamed However, for the 2012 champi- detailed Wilder. “It was a total semistate titles Saturday night. “It’s amazing to be going back to Charmat afterwards. “They took onship, it was the Commodores team effort. They did a great Saint Joseph defended its home state,” said Raster, who was a part care of business.” turn and they had to come from job.” turf of Father Bly Field with wins of the Indians’ state championship Now Marian will look to avenge behind to do it. The green team On their way to the champion- over second-ranked Hamilton team in 2010. “It was a great feeling last year’s loss to Providence, as squeaked out a victory in the first ship, Decatur beat St. John the Southeastern (2-1 in overtime) and to win that year and I want to expe- they face the Pioneers in a rematch game, 25-23, but the Cardinals Baptist, Fort Wayne, in the first Crown Point (4-0) to capture the rience it again.” of the 1-A Championship game at 1 dominated in the second game round then had a scare from a Class 2-A semistate. Marian went to Marian was dominant in its two p.m. Saturday. Providence won last and won, 25-14, setting up a short talented St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth Argos for the Class 1-A semistate, semistate wins. The morning game year’s clash on penalty kicks. game to decide the winner. Just squad in the semi-finals who took eliminating West Lafayette (4-1) was all about Shannon Hendricks. “We’re going to win state,” when it looked like St. Charles the Commodores to three games. and Bishop Luers in the champion- The Marian sophomore tallied two exuded D.J. Veldman “It’s my sis- had it in the bag with a 12-6 lead, ship game (4-1). goals and two assists in the win over ter’s senior year, and I’m going to It didn’t come easily for the West Lafayette. Marian’s defense win it for her.” VOLLYBALL TOURNAMENT WINNERS Indians in the morning session, as held the Red Devils to just one shot Meanwhile, St. Joe squares off Catherine Raster needed to score a on goal. with Evansville Memorial for the goal off the keeper’s hands with 30 Bishop Luers provided a sterner Class 2-A championship at 6 p.m. seconds remaining in overtime to test in the championship game. The two teams have a history, as knock off Hamilton Southeastern. After Brittany Payne scored for the Indians prevailed 2-1 to win the Saint Joseph carried that Marian in the 20th minute, Bishop 1998 state title.

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OctOber 28, 2012 TODAY ’ S CATHOLIC 15 REST IN PEACE Arcola Granger Mary F. Stoeckinger, Alice M. Harber, 82, Richard John Hartman, 87, Our Lady of hat s appening Loretto W ’ h ? St. Patrick 86, St. Pius X Decatur Lamar Upshaw, 70, South Bend WHAT’S HAPPENING carries announcements about upcoming events in the diocese. Send in your Stephen C. Omlor, St. Pius X Genevieve E. Varga, 95, 70, St. Mary of the Corpus Christi announcement at least two weeks prior to the event. Mail to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Mishawaka Assumption Fort Wayne 46856; or email: [email protected]. Events that require an admission charge or Maxine Elizabeth Bernice A. Hoover, 93, payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please call Fort Wayne Rodgers, 88, St. Joseph St. John the Baptist Donald Zies, 82, New Haven Casimir Niedbala, 102, our advertising sales staff at (260) 456-2824 to purchase space. St. Jude Beatrice C. Martin, 85, St. Casimir Lorraine A. Jones, 89, St. Louis Besancon Bake and rummage sale Wabash Bishop Luers hosts eighth-grade visits First St., will have a spaghetti St. Jude Fort Wayne — Eighth-grade South Bend — St. John the dinner Friday, Nov. 2, from 5-7 Elizabeth Jones, 86, Eric Charles Hoefer, 60, students are invited to Bishop Baptist Parish will have a bake p.m. The cost is $8 for adults and Lucille C. Neeb, 97, St. John the Baptist St. Bernard Luers High School with their and rummage sale Saturday, Oct. $5 for children 5 to 10, under 5 St. John the Baptist feeder school on Thursday, Nov. 27, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and are free. Carry-outs available. Notre Dame 8, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Students Sunday, Oct. 28, from 9 a.m. to Nancy J. Scott, 68, Brother Robert will tour the school, be intro- noon. Sunday will offer $1 a bag St. Louis Besancon ham and turkey St. Jude Sylvester Ludwig, CSC, duced to the faculty and listen to sale. fundraising dinner 87, Our Lady of the Sally A. Schmitt, 77, a short presentation. Non-feeder New Haven — The St. Louis Holy Cross Chapel school students should contact Holiday craft bazaar planned Besancon community will have St. Therese Jenny Andorfer at (260) 456-1261 South Bend — St. Anthony de a ham and turkey dinner Sunday ext. 3141 to schedule a visit. Padua Parish, corner of East Nov. 18, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. meet Friday, Nov. 3, beginning Apostle Eastern Catholic Mission Jefferson and Ironwood, will have The cost is $8 for adults, $5 for with Mass at 7 a.m. in the St. will celebrate the Byzantine Henry Keefer Merit Scholarship Exam a holiday craft bazaar Saturday, children ages 5-12 and children 4 Mother Theodore Guérin Chapel. Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. in Fort Wayne — On Saturday, Nov. 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and under are free. The big raffle, Mass will be followed by guest the St. Mother Theodore Guérin Nov. 10, the Henry Keefer Merit in the school auditorium. Lunch country craft store, a silent auc- speakers from Catholics on a Chapel on Sundays, Nov. 11 Scholarship Exam will be given will be available. tion, quilt raffle and more will Mission in the Cathedral Center. and 25 and Dec. 2 and 16. They to any eighth-grade students be offered. St. Louis Besanson Refreshments will be provided. assemble under the mutual bless- interested in competing for a total FOOD FUNDRAISERS is located at 15535 Lincoln ing of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, of $10,000 dollars in scholarship Knights plan fish fry Highway East (three miles east of Third Order of Carmel forming and Bishop Richard Seminack of money to attend Bishop Luers Fort Wayne — The Knights of US 30 and I-469). Fort Wayne — The local commu- the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy High School. Pre-registration Columbus Council 451, 601 nity of the Third Order of Carmel of St. Nicholas in Chicago — cost is $10. Arrive at the school Reed Rd., will have a fish fry on Catholic Business Network to meet will begin first year formation in honoring the reality of Catholic at 7:45 a.m., exam begins at 8 Friday, Nov. 2, from 5-7 p.m. Fort Wayne — The Catholic the new year. The charism is one unity in diversity. a.m. and ends at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 Business Network Group will of prayer and community. For for children 12 and under. information visit www.fwtoc.org. Parkview Regional Medical Center Mass Bishop Luers open house he he Meetingshe are the second Saturday Fort Wayne — Weekly Masses Fort Wayne — Bishop Luers Knights of Columbus host fish fry of the month from 8-10:30 a.m. are celebrated in the Chapel High School will have an open Plymouth — Theross Knights ord of ross ord at St. Joseph-Hessenross Cassel.ord of Parkview Regional Medical house on Thursday, Nov. 15, Columbus  Council 1975 will have   Contact Nancy Simmonds at Center, 11109 Parkview Plaza from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For informa- a fishMEAT dinner on Friday, CEO Nov. ADM 2, PAPA EGG PAL ARMS(260) 417-1540 PAS for details. SB I Dr., each Tuesday, Thursday, tion, call the admissions office at at MALEthe Knights of LULL Columbus ERAHall, OLES ACRE I CE C I SCO AKC ARC Friday and Sunday at noon for (260) 456-1261. 901ER E. 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Barangueras, founder of a Spanish religious order, who died in 1911; and Anna Schaffer, a lay German woman, who died in 1925. In his homily at Mass following the canonization, Pope Benedict prayed that the example of the new saints would “speak today to the whole Church” and that their intercession would strengthen the Church in its mission to proclaim the Gospel to the world. The pope also spoke about each new saint individually, giving a short biographical outline and high- CNS PHOTOS/PAUL HARING lighting a special characteristic of Above, Sharon Smith, center, presents a relic of St. Marianne Cope, and Sister each for Catholics today. Kateri Mitchell, a member of the Mohawk nation, right, carries a relic of St. Kateri Pope Benedict called St. Kateri Tekakwitha during the canonization of seven new saints. Smith’s cure from a near the “protectress of Canada and the first Native American saint,” and he fatal infection in 2005 was the miracle needed for the canonization of Blessed entrusted to her “the renewal of the Marianne. St. Kateri, a young Mohawk-Algonquin woman born in upstate New York, faith in the First Nations and in all is regarded as the first Native American saint. of North America.” The daughter of a Mohawk At left, a woman holds a banner honoring St. Kateri Tekakwitha as pilgrims gather father and Algonquin Christian for a canonization Mass celebrated by Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter’s Square at the mother, St. Kateri was “faithful Vatican Oct. 21. to the traditions of her people,” but also faithful to the Christianity called leprosy, “Marianne Cope she embraced at age 20. “May her showed the highest love, courage example help us to live where we and enthusiasm.” are, loving Jesus without denying “She is a shining example of the who we are,” the pope said. tradition of Catholic nursing sisters Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of and of the spirit of her beloved St. Philadelphia, who is of American Francis,” the pope said. Indian descent, told Catholic News Leading a group of Hawaiian Your Faith & Girl Scouts Service, “I think many young people pilgrims, including nine patient- today are embarrassed about embrac- residents from Kalaupapa, where The new Girl Scouts My Promise, My Faith pin invites girls in grades K-12 ing the Catholic faith because they St. Marianne ministered, Honolulu to experience a faith journey through exploration of the Girl Scout Law live in a secular culture that’s hostile Bishop Larry Silva said St. toward religious experience.” Marianne is “an inspiration for those and teachings from their faith. Adult volunteers partner with Catholic St. Kateri also “grew up in a who care for those most in need, girls by guiding them through a personal faith journey and linking the place where there was great hostility which is what all Christians are national pin with the Catholic religious recognitions. toward Christianity,” Archbishop called to do. Now, with universal Chaput said, but she resisted all veneration, she can inspire people For more information, please contact: efforts to turn her away from her around the world.” Teena Weathersby-Hampton faith, “so in some ways she would With thousands of Philippine be a model of fidelity in the face of pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Director of Mission Delivery persecution on religious freedom Benedict praised St. Pedro, a cate- 800.283.4812 ext. 132 grounds.” chist who accompanied Jesuit priests Archbishop Gerald Cyprien to the Mariana Islands in 1668. Lacroix of Quebec told CNS that the Despite hostility from some of the canonization of the first aboriginal natives, he “displayed deep faith and of North America is “huge for us.” charity and continued to catechize St. Kateri, he said, is an excellent his many converts, giving witness to model for young people of “living Christ by a life of purity and dedica- a simple life, faithful to the Lord in tion to the Gospel.” the midst of hostility.” The pope prayed that “the St. Kateri’s life and canonization example and courageous witness” show that “saints don’t have to do of St. Pedro would “inspire the extraordinary things, they just have dear people of the Philippines to to love,” Archbishop Lacroix said. announce the kingdom bravely and Francine Merasty, 32, a Cree to win souls for God.” who lives in Pelican Narrows, Pope Benedict also cited St. Sask., said, “Kateri inspires me Anna Schaffer who was working because she’s an aboriginal woman. as a maid to earn the money for the According to sociologists, aboriginal dowry needed to enter a convent women are at the lowest (social) when an accident occurred and she strata, and for the Church to raise “received incurable burns” which up to the communion of saints an kept her bedridden the rest of her aboriginal woman is so awesome life, the pope said. In time, she came and wonderful.” to see her pain and suffering as a Jake Finkbonner, the 12-year-old way to unite herself with Christ boy from Washington state whose through prayer, he said. healing was accepted as the miracle “May her apostolate of prayer needed for St. Kateri’s canonization, and suffering, of sacrifice and received Communion from the pope expiation, be a shining example during the Mass. Jake’s parents and for believers in her homeland, and two little sisters did as well. may her intercession strengthen the Speaking about St. Marianne Christian hospice movement in its of Molokai in his homily, Pope beneficial activity,” the pope said. Benedict said that a time when very little could be done to treat people Contributing to this story was with Hansen’s disease, commonly Francis X. Rocca.