50¢ September 10, 2006 Volume 80, No. 32 www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend TTODAYODAY’’SS CCATHOLICATHOLIC Rock-n-Soul Fest draws ‘Wells of Hope’ offers invitation area teens Michigan City festival kicks off to faith renewal and healing with concerts, prayer Page 9 BY KAY COZAD

FORT WAYNE — With the coming of Advent this year, the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend will Remembering 9/11 celebrate its sesquicentennial jubilee — the 150th Bishop recommends anniversary of the diocese. The celebration is already underway with the traveling Jubilee Pilgrim anniversary Masses Cross marking a path across the diocese. Other pro- grams include Disciples in Mission, which began an Page 3 internal spiritual renewal in the diocese and the desire to reach out to those who no longer actively practice their faith. In response to this desire, with the enthusiastic approval of Bishop John M. D’Arcy, Ginny Home schooling Kohrman and Sister Jolene Heiden, SSND, of the Directives published Office of Spiritual Development and Evangelization, along with Linda Furge of the Office of Campus and by Bishop D’Arcy Young Adult Ministry, spiritual director Gervaise Bastian and Father Ed Erpelding, pastor consultant, Page 3 have developed Wells of Hope, a process they hope will assist active Catholics across the diocese to reach out to others in the name of Jesus Christ. Wells of Hope was designed as an outreach evan- gelical tool that would identify and invite persons Extreme faith who have left the church to reestablish contact with Oasis park shares Christ the faith once again. The essence of the process is based in Scripture, says Kohrman, inspired by the through skateboarding story of Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well, found in the Gospel of John 4:5-42. Page 11 Following two years of program development, a letter from the bishop was recently sent to all dioce- PROVIDED BY THE OFFICE OF CAMPUS AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY san pastors inviting them to investigate the process Wells of Hope is a process of encouragement and healing for those who have fallen away of Wells of Hope. Currently 32 parishes will be par- from the Catholic faith. Father Ed Erpelding says, “When we enter into the Samaritan ticipating in the training and outreach mission. The Young Voice woman at the well and understand it and take it on, we become wellsprings of hope for Huntington Catholic cooks up WELLS, PAGE 20 others.” recipes for success FATHER MOREAU TO BE New faces minister to the Page 10 BEATIFIED IN 2007 diocesan Hispanic population

interact with and relate to Catholic young BY SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC adults and college students from both cul- tures,” adds Furge. SOUTH BEND — When Guadalupe Zepeta Zepeta comes to this position with a rich and Humberto Delgado were doing volun- background. She is a native of Mexico City teer ministry in their respective parishes, lit- and studied dentistry and public health. She tle did they dream that someday they would practiced dentistry there for several years — work for the diocese. some of them working with the poor — before she and her husband, Jesus, came to the United States. Guadalupe Zepeta When they arrived in the area, she con- Guadalupe, Lupita for short, Zepeta was tinued her education. At Ivy Tech she took recently hired to serve as a campus and an academic skills advancement course and young adult minister. studied English as a second language at Speaking of Zepeta’s position, Linda Elkhart Community Schools, Goshen Furge, director of campus and young adult College and Indiana University, South ministry for the diocese, says, “With a sub- Bend. PROVIDED BY CONGREGATION OF HOLY CROSS stantial increase in numbers of Hispanic She and her husband and their two sons With the announcement of the beatifica- teens and young adults in the South Bend are parishioners at St. Vincent de Paul area, we are hoping that Lupita will encour- Parish in Elkhart where she has ministered tion of Father Basil Moreau, founder of the age and strengthen Hispanic Catholic young for several years. Congregation of Holy Cross, the congrega- adult ministry in area parishes and across “I think the Holy Spirit, through angels the diocese. without wings, put me in this position,” she tion families have declared a year of rejoic- “She will also enhance our long-standing Catholic presence at Bethel and Goshen ing and spiritual renewal. Story on page 5. Colleges with her ability to effectively HISPANIC, PAGE 20 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC SEPTEMBER 10, 2006 TODAY’S CATHOLIC

Official newspaper of the With great anticipation diocese Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 looks forward to sesquicentennial PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy The centerpiece they come from. EDITOR: Tim Johnson On Aug. 18, 2007, we will have a Eucharistic Congress, as we did in the A time of prayer ASSISTANT EDITOR: Don Clemmer Two prayers have been written and will STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad Jubilee Year 2000. That day is remembered with great joy. It will be celebrated at Notre be presented on one prayer card. One is the NEWS Dame, and we hope that the whole diocese prayer for the jubilee year, and on the Editorial Department will pilgrimage to that holy ground. There reverse side is a prayer for vocations to the PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan &NOTES will be no Saturday afternoon Masses and priesthood and the consecrated life. These FREELANCE WRITERS: Ann Carey, no sporting events that day, but all will gath- prayer cards will be offered in our parishes BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY Michelle Castleman, Elmer J. Danch, er for a day of prayer, instruction and wor- throughout the jubilee year, and we hope to ship. make enough available so that people can Michelle Donaghey, Bonnie Elberson, take them home to pray in their homes. Denise Fedorow, Sr. Margie Lavonis, As was done previously, there will be cat- echeses, or instruction, throughout the day CSC, Jennifer Ochstein,Theresa Coming soon given by theologians and pastors on various Thomas, Kristi Ward Very shortly we will begin the observa- topics. There will be eucharistic adoration at Wells of Hope tion of our sesquicentennial. These 150 one of the university chapels and the rosary Our Office of Spiritual Development has Business Department years since Pope Pius IX founded with a will be prayed every half hour at the Grotto put together a beautiful book explaining a BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice solemn decree the Diocese of Fort Wayne of Our Lady. Also, as celebrated in 2000, the program to be offered to parishes as a AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber have been a journey of faithful worship and sacrament of penance will be available method of evangelization. It is a follow up BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol service. As you know, for many years this throughout the campus grounds as well as in to Disciples in Mission, and the focus is to [email protected] decree included what is now the Diocese of the more traditional confessionals within the draw back to the practice of faith the many Gary (which will also be celebrating its Basilica of the Sacred Heart. lapsed Catholics. It is rooted in the conver- Advertising Sales 50th this year) and the Diocese of sation of Christ with the woman at the well Lafayette. There were two dioceses in the as disclosed in John’s Gospel. Carol Eifert (Fort Wayne area) state at that time — Indianapolis and Fort (260) 456-2824 Other events Wayne. Lafayette was declared a diocese in As previously announced in all our Judy Kearns (South Bend area) 1945 and Gary in 1957. Lafayette at that parishes, the sacrament of confirmation will Other publications (574) 234-0687 time was largely a rural area crossing the be conferred in September in each of our Our Office of Catechesis has just com- Web site: www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY state. The second bishop, remarkably came two major cities — at the Allen County War pleted the second edition of “Making from Brooklyn, N.Y. His name was John Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne and at Disciples.” As you know, the Rite of Published weekly except the last Carberry. He was later the cardinal-arch- the Joyce Athletic Center in South Bend. Christian Initiation has been a blessing for Sunday in June, second and fourth bishop of St. Louis. Lafayette now includes Priests will do the anointing, and bishops the church and for this diocese. Hundreds weeks in July, second week in August areas north of Indianapolis, which expanded join our church every year through the and last week in December by the from other dioceses will be invited as well. in recent decades, so it is both urban and I will have the privilege of presiding and sacrament of baptism, or for those already Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, rural. The original diocese was Vincennes. 1103 S. Calhoun St., P.O. Box 390, Fort leading this beautiful event. baptized, entrance into the church through Gary was cut off in 1957, and the origi- There will be special Masses of anoint- profession of faith. One of the most moving Wayne, IN 46801. Second-class nal bishop was Andrew Gregory Grutka, postage paid at Fort Wayne, IN, and ing of the sick, so the infirm and elderly moments for the bishop is the Rite of additional mailing office. who had been a priest of this diocese and, will be made a central part of this celebra- Election held each year in our cathedral and among other things, served as pastor in St. tion. We hope that the video for the Annual co-cathedral. At that time, I always hope POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Vincent in Elkhart. In 1960, Bishop Leo Bishop’s Appeal next year will take up the and pray that our instruction and teaching is Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort Pursley successfully petitioned the Holy theme of this anniversary. thorough, comprehensive and sound. Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: See to have the name changed to the This beautiful new document, which has [email protected]. Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, with a been found to be in full compliance with co-cathedral — St. Matthew in South Bend. the Catechism of the Catholic Church, also SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Domestic in History Joseph White, Ph.D., a well-known histo- is consistent with the Rite of Christian advance, one year $20. Bundle rates Initiation of Adults. Many improvements available on request. Single copy 50¢. Plans going forward rian and a native Hoosier has been working for four years on the history of this diocese. have been made in this second edition. I MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort Linda Furge, who directed our obser- It is nearing completion, and now we are have sent it to all parishes, and it is avail- Wayne, IN 46802.Telephone (260) vance of the millennium, with such extraor- discussing what should be done in recording able in our Cathedral Bookstore. 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. dinary efficiency and wisdom is also our the past 22 years, when I have had the privi- BUREAU OFFICE: 114 W.Wayne St., South coordinator and director of our plans for the lege of being the bishop here. Dr. White Bend, IN 46601.Telephone (574) 234- 2007 jubilee. Some of the things that are explained to me that since it is a jubilee of Home schooling 0687. Fax: (574) 232-8483. going on now are worthy of note. 150 years, it must be written up to the pres- A significant phenomenon in recent ent. He explained to me, and other historians years, has been home schooling, or as it is News deadline is the Monday morn- called by the Congregation of Catholic ing before publication date. have agreed, that a historian does not like to A cross write about what we call current events, yet Education, home-based catechesis. After Advertising deadline is nine days A cross is being carried from parish to before publication date. the past 22 years have been fascinating and consulting with our Presbyteral Council, parish. This is to emphasize a central historic. He said it would be more journal- parents who teach their children at home LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- theme, which is taken from the direction ism than history. I am presently writing a and others, I have prepared a pastoral letter comes original, signed letters about given by Pope John Paul II during the mil- kind of afterword, touching on big events of with statutes for guidance on this matter. It issues affecting church life. Although lennium. The theme is, “Behold the Face of these 22 years. It is like being back in the is faithful to canon law and the teaching of we cannot publish every letter we Christ. His steadfast love endures forever.” doctoral studies, except that I am working in the church. Father Mark Gurtner, who receive, we strive to provide a bal- Pope John Paul II said he only had one pas- great part from memory, keeping it general recently completed his canon law studies anced representation of expressed toral plan for the new millennium, and it and, I hope, objective. and wrote his thesis on this topic, was espe- opinions and a variety of reflections was holiness. cially helpful. Copies have been sent to our on life in the church.We will choose All holiness and graces come from Vocations parishes, and you can receive them from letters for publication based on read- Christ; so a beautiful image has been There is also the matter of vocations. I your pastor, or by writing to me directly. er interest, timeliness and fairness. designed, under the guidance of Linda This document is also being published in Readers may agree or disagree with have met with Father Bernie Galic and his Furge, by Kristina Schott, a Purdue gradu- excellent assistant, Mary Szymczak; and we this edition, and can be found on our dioce- the letter writers’ opinions. Letters ate and a member of our Cathedral of the must not exceed 500 words. All let- are planning a strong effort focusing on san Web site. This document is sensitive ters must be signed and include a Immaculate Conception Parish. The image vocations to the priesthood. As I told you about the right and responsibility of parents, phone number and address for verifi- was taken in great part from a beautiful recently, we are blessed to have six men while also clear about the responsibility of cation.We reserve the right to edit sculpture at our St. Patrick Parish in Fort enter the seminary this year, bringing to 19 pastors. letters for legal and other concerns. Wayne. The reference to Christ’s “steadfast those in preparation for the priesthood. That So many things happening and keeping love” came from Psalm 117, and is what I includes Deacon Anthony Steinacker, who your bishop and others busy and active. Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, chose as an episcopal motto when I was is scheduled to be ordained a priest on Oct. That is probably a good thing in light of P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN ordained a bishop 31 years ago. Thus, we 28. Presently, we hope to ordain two young what has happened to a certain baseball 46856-1169; or e-mail: hope that our focus during the year of cele- team. However, I thought Notre Dame did a [email protected] men during the jubilee year. They are cur- bration will be centered on Christ, for all rently deacons. Father Galic will be pre- good job of pulling out a tough victory. And holiness comes through him. now come the home games with exciting ISSN 0891-1533 senting a write up in this newspaper about our seminarians and also about the parishes moments around South Bend. See you all USPS 403630 next week. SEPTEMBER 10, 2006 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3 Pastoral letter on homeschooling Bishop D’Arcy with appropriate statutes encourages 9/11 Bishop D’Arcy, after intense con- sultation, has prepared a document memorial Masses, prayers for those who catechize their chil- dren at home. Copies can be Dear Pastors, obtained from the bishop’s office or the diocesan Web site www.diocesefwsb.org. I know you are all aware of the painful date of Sept. 11 ne of the most serious when we will observe the fifth year since that terrible responsibilities of a bishop Ois that of teaching the faith. attack on our country, resulting in the deaths of so many In recent years, we have been people from this country and all around the world. blessed with a series of documents, which have called the whole church to a deeper understanding of the art, science and holy min- There should be some observance in our parishes. May I istry of religious instruction, more recommend prayers on the previous day, Sept. 10 and a properly called catechesis. Always in first place, there is Mass for peace and for the eternal salvation of those who the command of Christ who, were killed in this terrible attack. Such a Mass can be on before ascending into heaven, entrusted to the apostles the com- Sept. 10 or 11, or both. mand to make disciples of all nations and “to proclaim to humanity what they had heard, I will celebrate the regular noon Mass at the Cathedral of what they had seen with their eyes, the Immaculate Conception for this purpose. what they had looked upon and touched with their hands.” (Pope So please be sure we draw, for these two days, our people John Paul II “Apostolic to prayer for peace and also for those so terribly afflicted Constitution Catechesi Tradendae” 1) This mission is always before and for their families. us, and is before the bishop in a special way. In our own time, we have had Sincerely yours in our Lord, the example of that exemplary cat- echist, Pope John Paul II, who, at the very beginning of his pontifi- cate, entrusted to the church this ministry that he, himself, had embraced as a young priest. KATHY DENICE Most Reverend John M. D’Arcy “Catechesis has always been a cen- This statue of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is found at the parish in Fort tral care in my ministry as a priest Wayne. This extraordinary woman represents a fine patroness for both and as a bishop.” (“Catechesi parish-based and home-based catechesis. Tradendae” 4) During his pontifi- Nuncio says church is cate, he presented us with the This Christocentric purpose of consulted on two occasions with Catechism of the Catholic Church, catechesis is central. It binds all of our Presbyteral Council and sought which he described as a “sure norm us – bishop, priest and those who the advice of our priests, as is my fighting terrorism by for teaching the faith,” as well as a teach in Catholic schools or pro- obligation. I also met with a group “sure and authentic text for prepar- grams of religious instruction. It of parents who believe in and prac- ing local catechists.” also binds parents. Thus, in prayer tice home-based catechesis. examining its root causes — Pope John Paul II, “Apostolic and personal communion with In addition, one of our priests, Constitution: Fidei Depostium,” 3 Jesus Christ, as well as in reading Father Mark Gurtner, JCL, has resolving such questions, swiftly on the “Publication of the and study, the catechist finds the written his licentiate thesis in BY BENEDICTA CIPOLLA and justly, nations can rob terror- Catechism of the Catholic Church” source of this ministry in Christ. canon law on this subject, and I ists of the oxygen of hatred and In our diocese, with the help of “We must therefore say that in cat- have consulted with him and read NEW YORK (CNS) — Since of grievances, real or imagined, a grant from Our Sunday Visitor, echesis it is Christ, the Incarnate his dissertation. Sept. 11, 2001, the Catholic by which they attempt to legit- there have been extensive pro- Word and Son of God, who is I have also consulted closely Church has worked steadily to imize their evil deeds and recruit grams of preparation of catechists taught — everything else is taught with our Office of Catechesis and overcome terrorism by examin- the impressionable.” for, without well-trained teachers, with reference to him — and it is with the director of this office, ing the root causes behind the Archbishop Migliore, who has the documents will not come alive. Christ alone who teaches — anyone Sister Jane Carew, an experienced phenomenon, said the Vatican’s served at the United Nations One initiative, linked originally to else teaches to the extent that he is catechist, known for her leadership nuncio to the United Nations. since 2003, was at the Vatican on the University of Dayton and more Christ’s spokesman, enabling Christ in the formation of catechists. Archbishop Celestino the day of the attacks in 2001, recently to the theology depart- to teach with his lips.” Migliore compared the crashing working as undersecretary for ment at the University of Notre “Every catechist should be able to The need for collaboration noise of a falling tree to the qui- relations with states. He immedi- Dame, leads to a master of arts in apply to himself the mysterious and harmony eter sound of a growing forest. ately called the U.S. Embassy to theology. Many of these graduates words of Jesus: ‘My teaching is not “What the Catholic Church has the Holy See to express his con- teach in the two-year certification mine, but his who sent me.’” The goal of all must be a har- been doing in the aftermath of cern and solidarity. program, Education for Ministry. — Pope John Paul II, “Catechesi monious and collaborative effort 9/11 is more in the order of a for- “At the very beginning noth- Also funded by Our Sunday Tradendae,” 6 for the child. Always the child. He est that grows and expands every ing was known about the motives Visitor and facilitated by the Office All catechists, then, are called or she is the recipient of the word day without much fanfare,” he nor the perpetrators, but from the of Catechesis, the Education for to present a word that is not their of God. It is the word of God, and said. circumstances, the target and the Ministry begins a new program own but one that they have the child receiving the word of In written comments to modalities of the attack, there each fall in both Fort Wayne and received, accepted and believed. God, that must always be before Catholic News Service, was a clear perception that this South Bend. Home-schooling par- Through prayer and study, they us. We must honor the right of the Archbishop Migliore mentioned was going to be an event full of ents have found this very advanta- grow in their ability to teach the child to receive sound catechesis. in particular the 2002 interreli- consequences,” he said. geous to their role as catechists to faith that comes from Christ. The right of Christ to see that the gious peace gathering that Pope As for the notion that the their children. Indeed, they are teaching Christ child receives sound and compre- John Paul II convened in Assisi, events of Sept. 11 “changed It is important before speaking himself, and their communion with hensive instruction in full com- Italy, as well as Pope Benedict everything,” the archbishop said of a particular form of catechesis him, with his teaching and with his munion with church teaching must XVI’s call for people to band that at the time such a statement to understand clearly the purpose church remains always the source also be honored and given the first together to overcome terrorism meant little. Five years later, he of catechesis. of their instruction. place. not only through analysis of its said, it is clear that Sept. 11 “was “Accordingly, the definitive aim of Then there is the right of par- political and social causes, but an epoch-making event that upset catechesis is to put people not only Home-based catechesis ents. As the primary educators of also its “deeper cultural, religious the priorities of the world com- in touch but in communion, in inti- their children, parents have the In our country, there has arisen and ideological motivations.” munity and quickly skyrocketed macy with Jesus Christ: only he can right and duty to choose the kind the phenomenon called “home- For example, he said, the security as our top concern.” lead us to the Father in the Spirit of educational environment that schooling” or, as referred to in the church’s commitment to migrants But we must examine the and make us share in the life of they determine best suits their chil- National Directory of Catechesis, is “certainly not grounded on attacks of Sept. 11 critically, he the Holy Trinity.” “home-based catechesis.” In economic nor electoral interests, — Pope John Paul II, “Catechesis preparing these guidelines, I have but on the conviction that by MIGLIORE, PAGE 5 Tradendae,” 5 HOME, PAGE 4 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC SEPTEMBER 10, 2006 priests, the catechetical leader and It recommends those that have tion. If the parents feel the child is their responsibilities in love, other children who will also enrich gone through a review, under epis- not ready for the sacrament, the respecting each other and con- HOME them spiritually. It is also true that copal guidance, to determine if pastor should offer whatever help cerned with one thing above the presence of those who are cate- they are consistent with the is needed in order to bring about everything else, that the child learn CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 chized at home will strengthen and Catechism of the Catholic Church. this readiness. about Jesus Christ and believe in enrich those in the catechetical I consider it preferable that par- There is an ancient principle in him. dren’s educational needs. programs in the parish. ents employ the text used by the the church on matters like this. In All parents are setting a solid “If Catholic parents choose to pro- “Since the celebration of the sacra- parish. As with any good catechist, Latin, it reads, “Sacramenta example for their children when vide catechesis for the children in ments continually integrates chil- they will strengthen this with their Propter Homines.” It can be trans- they instruct them in the truths of their home, the catechesis must be dren into the body of Christ, own examples and experience. lated, “Sacraments are for Human the faith in their home from the both complete and authentic. The preparing children for reception of Fidelity to church teaching is Beings.” So, every effort should be very beginning, but also join them bishop of the diocese, the pastor of the sacraments should always be assured by using texts consistent made to help the child move to the community of the parish the parish, the parents and children, undertaken in collaboration with with the Catechism of the Catholic toward a state where he or she is church. The same Christ who is all have God-given responsibilities the local pastor and catechetical Church and approved by the bish- ready for the sacraments. present in the home greets and that must be respected and consid- leaders.” op. In general, the pastor is to make touches the child in the parish ered in home-based catechesis. — National Directory for Catechesis The time before reception of the spiritual richness of the parish church. What is needed is kind- The home-based catechesis of chil- 61.3 first penance, first Eucharist and available to the parents so they can ness, love and understanding on dren is a cooperative effort between confirmation should be a sacred best fulfill their catechetical duty. both sides. Parents should look to the children, their parents, parish time. In most parishes before con- As bishop, I am very encour- the guidance of their pastors and leadership and the diocesan bishop. Responsibilities of the firmation, for example, there is a aged by the programs for training welcome it in helping them live Parents who choose to be not only retreat, which includes the oppor- catechists in this diocese. Those their Christian vocation. Pastor and pastor tunity for the sacrament of who home-school are catechists, parents together are obliged to the primary educators of their chil- The pastor, in close communion dren but also their catechists must penance. Emphasis is placed on and are hereby encouraged to par- embrace the vision of the local with the bishop, has the responsi- the needs of the poor and service ticipate in every opportunity to bishop, which must always be adhere to all guidelines for cate- bility to see that all the children in chists as outlined by the diocesan to those in need. This has recently form themselves and grow as cate- rooted in the Scriptures, the teach- his parish are properly catechized been emphasized by Pope chists. This diocese offers a signif- ings of the church and, in recent bishop.” and prepared for the sacraments. — National Directory of Catechesis Benedict XVI’s encyclical, “God icant number of such opportuni- times, the Catechism of the At all stages, but particularly at the Is Love.” ties, such as the following: Catholic Church and related texts 61.3 time of preparation of the sacra- The church always respects the “The church cannot neglect the • Education for Ministry of national and international direc- ments, he must, through his own service of charity any more than Program (two years of formation tories for catechesis. Pastors rights of the parents as the first efforts assisted by others, be sure educators. Parents also must she can neglect the sacrament and based on the Catechism of the should respect and offer guidance that the children have a sound and the word.” Catholic Church) to parents who are instructing their respect the right and obligation of proper understanding of the sacra- the bishop to oversee and guide — Pope Benedict XVI, • Special formation days and children at home. ment that is to be received. “God Is Love,” 22 events for training catechists The “National Catholic the catechetical instruction. The Parents who intend to home bishop is the primary catechist in While such initiatives cannot be I also recommend that home- Directory for Catechesis” states: school should present themselves required of home-schooled chil- schooling parents have their own “Since their children are being initi- the diocese. His mission comes and identify themselves to the pas- from Christ and the apostles to dren as a condition for receiving copy of the “National Directory of ated into the life of the Church tor at the beginning of the first the sacrament of confirmation, Catechesis.” This is an excellent which is fundamentally realized in preach the Gospel to every crea- grade. If one parent is non- ture, and also to see that the faith pastors should explain these efforts catechetical resource. the local parish, parents who pro- Catholic, that parent should also be to parents, and parents are strongly If it is the wish of the parents vide catechesis for children in their is taught accurately in his diocese. made welcome. At this meeting The local pastor, while always encouraged to see that their chil- and their child, home-catechized homes should participate fully in with the pastor or his delegate, dren participate. The national children are to be included in the life of the parish.” recognizing the right of parents to parents should share with the teach the faith to their own chil- directory makes clear the impor- solemn reception of first holy — National Directory of Catechesis, priests the methods they are choos- tance of such efforts as retreats and Communion along with every 61.3 dren, has the serious responsibility ing to employ and the texts they of overseeing the catechesis of all service projects: “children should other parish child. It would be will be using. be encouraged to participate in wrong, for example, to say that the children in his parish at every The same procedure should be stage and, in particular, determin- non-instructional preparatory those who are home schooled A concluding word used for the sacrament of confir- activities of the parish peer group should receive at another time. ing if they are properly prepared mation. Those who are home- I recently visited the grave of for first penance, Eucharist and preparing for the sacrament.” — They are also invited and encour- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. This schooling should meet with the National Directory for Catechesis aged to participate in the penance confirmation. pastor or his delegate at the begin- extraordinary woman represents a While it may never be made a 61.3 service in preparation for first fine patroness for both parish- ning of the year that confirmation There should be a meeting Communion. Those to be con- condition for reception of first is normally received in the parish. based and home-based catechesis. penance, first holy Communion between the home-schooling par- firmed are to receive this sacra- She taught the faith to her own At this meeting they should share ent and the pastor or his catecheti- ment with the parish confirmation and confirmation, I strongly with the pastor or delegate the children. I also saw the rock on top encourage all parents who cate- cal leader a few months prior to class. of a high hill on which it is said methods they are choosing to the reception of the particular If conflicts should arise chize at home to see that their chil- employ and the text they are plan- she sat while giving religious dren participate in the parish pro- sacrament. The main purpose of between parents and the pastor instruction to the children of the ning to use. The text should be this meeting prior to reception of concerning the implementation of gram for reception of these sacra- consistent with the Catechism of parish. ments. In entrusting their children the sacraments is to fulfill an obli- these norms, they can be avoided I ask her prayerful intercession the Catholic Church and should be gation shared jointly, in different if kindness and understanding are to the parish, they are making an among those texts approved by the and that of the great catechist, act of ecclesial faith. The parish but similar ways, by the parents, present between pastors and home- Pope John Paul II, that all our chil- Bishops Ad Hoc Committee to who are the catechists in this case, schooling parents. If such a con- will be richer for their collabora- Oversee the Use of the Catechism. dren may learn the faith of the tion, and the families will also be and the pastor, who is also a cate- flict continues, the matter may be church and live it all their lives. drawn more fully into the life of chist and who acts and teaches in referred to the regional vicar. the parish, which Pope John Paul persona Christi — in the person of The instruction of children in I hereby promulgate these II called “A Family of Families.” Catechetical guidelines and Christ. the home from the youngest age statutes and this pastoral letter on The church is a community. It is texts The parents should indicate the remains a great blessing in the Aug. 15, 2006, the solemnity of readiness of the child to receive Catholic Church. Most of us were the body of Christ, and the pres- The diocese provides catecheti- the Assumption. They will be the Sacrament in question. If they home schooled from the moment ence of the children who are being cal guidelines that indicate the effective as particular law for the feel the child is not ready, they when our parents knelt down with home-schooled in the preparation content required at each of the Diocese of Fort Wayne–South should give reasons for this. The us at night and taught us to pray, for reception of the sacraments, grade levels. These guidelines pre- Bend on Sept. 15, 2006. pastor has the responsibility of make the Sign of the Cross, while not a requirement for the cede textbooks, which are a signif- determining the readiness of the brought us to church to show us reception of the sacraments, icant tool in the teaching of catech- child and may ask appropriate the Christmas crib, explained the should always be strongly encour- esis. The guidelines can be questions based on the diocesan crucifix and pointed out the place aged. obtained from the parish catecheti- catechetical outline for the sacra- and meaning of the tabernacle and Those who are schooled at cal leader. ments. If the pastor feels the child the sanctuary lamp. Here we have home can contribute and add to the The diocesan Office of is not ready to receive the sacra- the church at its catechetical best - work being done in the parish Catechesis recommends text ment, he must work with the par- the parent in the home teaching in while coming in contact with books, but not just any text books. Bishop John M. D’Arcy ents to bring the child to this posi- a loving way; the parish church and its Christian art; and the living icon, the parish priest — fulfilling

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adapt itself to this new reality. Archbishop Migliore said the Congregation of Holy Cross declares MIGLIORE world body is drafting a conven- tion on terrorism that will identi- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 fy “means to dissuade groups year of rejoicing, spiritual renewal from resorting to terrorism or supporting it, denying terrorists said, rather than simply denounce the means to carry out an attack; Father Basil Moreau, founder of Priests, Brothers and Sisters of Holy Cross, them. deter states from supporting ter- “Just as every other epoch- rorist groups; develop state to be beatified in 2007 making event — various totalitar- capacity to prevent terrorism; and ianisms, the Holocaust and geno- defend human rights in the con- NOTRE DAME — The Venerable Basil Anthony cides of the 20th century, the col- text of terrorism and counterter- Moreau, CSC, (1799-1873), founder of the Priests, lapse of the Berlin Wall — lead rorism.” So far disagreement has Brothers and Sisters of Holy Cross will be beatified us to reflect, to remember and to surfaced on the definition of ter- in Le Mans, France, in 2007. draw lessons, likewise the whole rorism, the issue of noncombat- On April 28, 2006, Pope Benedict XVI approved human family is called to reflect ants and the right of self-determi- the promulgation of the miracle attributed to the on 9/11, to delve into its uncon- nation, he said. intercession of the Venerable Basil Anthony Moreau ventional root causes, and to not One of the tests of the docu- (1799-1873), founder of the men and women’s con- be afraid of tackling first those ment, if and when approved, will gregations of Holy Cross. This promulgation pre- root causes that most bruise and be the implementation of the pares the way for the eventual beatification of the hurt our good conscience,” said U.N. Security Council resolution venerable founder of the Holy Cross Family that the archbishop. that requires the disarmament of will take place in the diocese of Le Mans, France, Because the war on terror the Hezbollah militia in Lebanon, during the year 2007. The date of the beatification, often involves stateless enemies, Archbishop Migliore said. has yet to be confirmed by the Vatican authorities. the United Nations has had to Father Hugh W. Cleary, CSC, superior general of the Congregation of Holy Cross, along with the Pope John Paul congregational leaders of the Marianites of Holy II covers his face Cross (LeMans, France), Sister Mary Kay during his gen- Kinberger, MSC; Sisters of Holy Cross (Montreal, eral audience at Canada), Sister Kesta Occident, CSC; and Sisters of the Holy Cross, (Notre Dame), Sister Joy O’Grady, the Vatican Sept. CSC, declared, ”In preparation for Father Moreau’s 12, 2001. The beatification, the congregational leaders of our Holy pope — whose Cross family declare a year of prayerful rejoicing audiences were and spiritual renewal beginning on the feast of the VENERABLE BASIL ANTHONY MOREAU, CSC usually filled Exaltation of the Cross, Sept. 14, 2006, and ending with cheering — on the feast of our Lady of Sorrows, Sept. 15, consisting of two societies, one of men (brothers and priests) and the other of women, both having as addressed a 2007.” silent crowd They added, “Let us celebrate together the life principal ministries the education of youth and evangelization. The congregation of priests and that day. He said and rich legacy of our founder. During this year of the Sept. 11 spiritual animation and grace, let us recommit our- brothers of Holy Cross received definitive approba- selves to our extraordinary vocation as apostolic tion by the Holy See in 1857. The Marianites of attacks in the consecrated religious of Holy Cross.” Holy Cross were approved 10 years later in 1867. United States Father Cleary also called for the Congregation of In 1869 the Marianites of Holy Cross in Indiana marked “a dark Holy Cross (priests and brothers) to intensify its received their autonomy and became the day in the histo- prayers as individuals and local communities for Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Cross; in ry of humanity” vocations throughout the congregation this coming 1883 the Marianites in Canada became the branch and asked pil- known as the Congregation of the Sisters of Holy year. He called for each institution to sponsor at grims to join Cross (Soeurs de Sainte-Croix). least one major vocation gathering to encourage him in prayer. young people to reflect prayerfully and seriously on Since their inception, the four congregations the possibility of God’s invitation to them as conse- making up the Holy Cross Family have grown and crated life within the church. spread throughout the world. Father Basil Moreau’s cause for beatification The men and women of Holy Cross have begun was first introduced on the diocesan level in Le and still maintain educational institutions as well as Mans, France in 1946. However, it was not until important social and pastoral ministries in North and South America, Africa and Asia. It is through 1955, that the cause was presented for consideration CNS PHOTO/VINCENZO PINTO, REUTERS by the Congregation for the Causes of Saints in their commitment to the vowed life, their zeal for Rome. the mission and the diversity of ministry that the This congregation studied the life, the writings priests, sisters and brothers of Holy Cross continue and the spirituality of Basil Moreau, and after a to live out the vision of Venerable Basil Moreau, LEARN ROSARY MAKING definitive presentation of the study on the founder’s who saw his religious family as a “a mighty tree Call for catalog & introductory offer virtues in 1994, the congregation recommended to that constantly shoots forth new limbs and branches the late Pope John Paul II on Jan. 11, 2003, that he and is nourished by the same life-giving sap” or visit declare Basil Moreau’s practice of the theological (Moreau, 1854) and as visible manifestation of the and cardinal virtues to be heroic in nature. union and interdependence of both the Holy Trinity Pope John Paul II issued the declaration and and the Holy Family. www.rosaryparts.com bestowed on the founder of Holy Cross the title It is for this reason that he dedicated the priests venerable on April 12, 2003. 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was Rep. John Conyers Jr., D- New beginnings: Italian Mich., the ranking minority mem- cardinal to take over as ber in the House. The hearing’s topic was “The Reid-Kennedy secretary of state Bill: The Effect on American Workers’ Wages and Employment VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope EWS RIEFS N B Opportunities.” Four preselected Benedict XVI’s papacy opens a witnesses gave prepared testimo- new chapter Sept. 15, when Italian ny. No one from the audience was Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone takes permitted to speak. Monahan, over as secretary of state. It’s POPE WALKS IN FRONT OF ‘VERONICA’S VEIL’ executive director of the Catholic arguably the pope’s biggest Conference of Kentucky, was one appointment to date, and it of the speakers at the Aug. 28 reunites him with a man who for evening service at St. Stephen many years was his No. 2 at the Cathedral in Owensboro. The Congregation for the Doctrine of theme of the service — “Every the Faith. Does that mean the Man and Woman Is the Image of Vatican is about to turn into one God” — was also the title of a great big doctrinal congregation? joint pastoral letter of the An Italian journalist dared to pose Kentucky bishops issued Aug. 29. that question to Cardinal Bertone in August. The cardinal didn’t really answer, but he suggested Bishop grateful for S.D. the doctrinal experience wouldn’t hurt in the great task of announc- governor’s stay of ing the Gospel “in its entirety” in execution every country of the world. Cardinal Bertone, 71, is at the cen- PIERRE, S.D. (CNS) — South ter of what might be the longest Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds issued and most scrutinized transition in a reprieve Aug. 29 in what would Vatican history. The pope offered have been the state’s first execu- him the position last December, he tion in 59 years. Rounds said the mulled it over and accepted earli- state’s law outlining protocols for er this year, and the pope execution by lethal injection was announced the appointment in outdated. The stay of execution June — three months before it for 24-year-old Elijah Page lasts took effect. CNS PHOTO/MAX ROSSI, REUTERS until after July 1, 2007. Bishop Samuel J. Aquila of Fargo, N.D., Pope Benedict XVI walks in front of “Veronica’s Veil” during a brief visit Sept. 1 to the apostolic administrator of Sioux Two cases of alleged Sanctuary of the Holy Face in Manoppello, Italy. According to tradition, the veil portrays Falls, S.D., said he was grateful miracles claim for the stay and hoped it would the image of Christ’s face and no pigments or paints were used to create the image. “allow time for an even fuller dis- intercession of cussion about the appropriateness ments in a question-and-answer radio. “I want to see again the who made the decision, which of the death penalty in South Archbishop Sheen session Aug. 31 with priests of the places where I grew up, the people was reported by Italian media Dakota.” In a statement after the PEORIA, Ill. (CNS) — Diocese of Albano. The encounter who touched and shaped my life. I Aug. 31. In recent years some reprieve was issued, he said, “The Documentation of two alleged took place at the papal summer want to thank these people,” the church officials have viewed the Catholic faith teaches that the miracles attributed to the interces- residence in Castel Gandolfo, pope said. concert as a distraction because of death penalty is rarely, if ever, jus- sion of the late Archbishop Fulton which is part of the Albano minor controversies involving tified. The legal system in the J. Sheen were sent to Rome this Diocese. Most of the questions performers. Last year, church offi- United States is capable of pro- summer as part of the promotion touched on pastoral problems Aid workers say situation cials dropped Brazilian pop singer tecting society by incarcerating of his sainthood cause. The cases common across Italy, including in Darfur not yet Daniela Mercury because they violent offenders for life.” claiming the archbishop’s inter- the challenge of getting Catholics feared she would use the concert cession involve a woman from to Mass on Sunday and attracting resolved to promote the use of condoms as Champaign and a baby in young people to church activities. an anti-AIDS measure. Those who Vicar general in Madison The pope said it was important for YAOUNDE, Cameroon (CNS) — did perform were disappointed Pittsburgh. The cases were inves- Despite a May peace agreement Diocese named bishop of tigated and documented and, fol- pastors to draw encouragement that Pope Benedict XVI did not from the church’s long history. meant to end the conflict in the make time for the traditional papal lowing ceremonies in Peoria and Sudanese region of Darfur, Sioux Falls, S.D. Pittsburgh, documentation was The church’s early flowering in audience with the artists. The North Africa and Asia Minor, for refugees who fled into neighbor- annual event was taped in the WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope sealed and prepared for delivery to ing Chad are not returning to Benedict XVI has named Msgr. the Vatican Congregation for example, has long disappeared, Vatican audience hall in early but Catholicism has gained new Sudan, said aid workers. Small December and rebroadcast on Paul J. Swain, vicar general of the Saints’ Causes for further study. groups of refugees are still stag- Diocese of Madison, Wis., as The ceremony in Peoria was wit- strength and vigor in the rest of Christmas Eve. It always drew a Africa and other parts of the gering into Chad, and huge num- sellout crowd of about 6,000 peo- bishop of Sioux Falls, S.D. nessed by several members of the bers may be preparing to leave if a Bishop-designate Swain succeeds Sheen family and officials pro- world, he said. “The faith is ple, including many cardinals, stronger than all the currents that threatened Sudanese government bishops and Vatican officials. The Bishop Robert J. Carlson, who moting the sainthood cause. offensive starts, said a Catholic was appointed bishop of Saginaw, During the ceremony, folders con- come and go,” he said. concert was an initiative of the Relief Services representative in Diocese of Rome, which used pro- Mich., in December 2004. Msgr. taining more than 500 pages of eastern Chad. “The number of Martin Krebs, charge d’affaires at witness testimony and medical ceeds to help build new churches Pope says visit to refugees is increasing,” said in the city. Pope John Paul II made the apostolic nunciature in data regarding the Champaign Fortune Agboton, the team leader Washington, announced the case were packaged and sealed. Germany to be personal, it a point to greet the artists, lend- for CRS’ emergency team in ing publicity to the event. appointment Aug. 31. Bishop-des- Archbishop Sheen, a native of El chance to thank people Abeche, in eastern Chad. “The sit- ignate Swain, who turns 63 Sept. Paso in the Diocese of Peoria, uation in Darfur is not solved.” In 12, became a Catholic at age 39 gained worldwide fame as a radio VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope an Aug. 31 telephone interview, On eve of immigration and was ordained to the priest- and television host and author. He Benedict XVI’s September pil- Agboton said that at the moment hood five years later. Prior to died Oct. 3, 1979. The Diocese of grimage to southern Germany fea- refugees are crossing the border in hearing, religious leaders entering the church, he had been Peoria officially launched his tures 14 liturgies or religious groups of 10 or 20. Fighting pray for justice an Air Force intelligence officer cause for canonization in encounters and only three public among rebel groups, some of serving in Vietnam from 1967 to September 2003. secular events. That fact alone which did not sign the May 5 OWENSBORO, Ky. (CNS) — 1972, winning the Bronze Star says a lot about the pope’s home- Darfur Peace Accord, and “We do not pray in anger,” said Ed Medal. He was also legal counsel Pope urges priests to coming visit and about his entire increased banditry by militias and Monahan at an ecumenical prayer and policy director for Wisconsin papacy to date. From Sept. 9 to armed gangs have increased since service in Owensboro the night Gov. Lee Dreyfus, a Republican, take heart in church’s 14, the 79-year-old pontiff will the peace deal was signed. The before a congressional hearing from 1979 to 1983. Bishop-desig- return to his Bavarian roots, stop- United Nations says the number of was held in Evansville on immi- nate Swain also practiced law in history of survival ping in Marktl am Inn where he areas in Darfur inaccessible to aid gration. “We do not pray in Madison. In an Aug. 31 statement CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy was born, in Altotting where he workers is rising steadily because despair,” he added. “We pray in Bishop-designate Swain described (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI said used to pray at a local shrine, in of the upsurge in violence as well hope that all will be treated justly his adult life as being marked by parish priests discouraged by a Regensburg where he taught and as a lack of funds. by our laws.” The Aug. 29 con- two phases. “One was in the secu- decline in religious practice in Munich where he was a bishop. gressional hearing was one of 21 lar sphere that included military should take heart in the fact that Along the way, he will preside scheduled throughout the country. service, civil law practice and the church has survived centuries over a string of public Masses, Vatican to discontinue It was led by Rep. F. James government office. The second of persecutions and trials. Not prayer services, processions and annual Christmas concert Sensenbrenner, R-Wis., who came after undergoing a spiritual even the Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler blessings. The visit is predomi- chairs the House Committee on conversion that changed and refo- could destroy Catholicism, nantly personal and religious, and VATICAN CITY (CNS) — After a the Judiciary. Reps. John cused my life,” he said. although he wanted to, the pope the pope explained why in a recent 13-year run, the annual Christmas Hostettler, R-Ind., and Steve said. The pope made the com- interview with German TV and concert at the Vatican will not be King, R-Iowa, were present, as continued. The Vatican did not say SEPTEMBER 10, 2006 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7

Homan Forum for Families, call Little Flower to hold Bible the Catholic Social Services study on Genesis offices at (800) 521-6419 ext. 128. SOUTH BEND — Little Flower Parish will present a Bible study National speakers to titled “Genesis, A Living AROUND THE DIOCESE Conversation.” The study will address Catholic men at focus on creation; the fall, evil and sin; the flood; covenant; what it the Indiana Convention means to be chosen; what about Center the unchosen; heroes of Genesis; NEW UNIVERSITY OF SAINT FRANCIS CHAPLAIN INSTALLED and how the central theme of INDIANAPOLIS — The Marian Genesis deeply connects to Jesus Center of Indianapolis has Christ and to us. announced its First Annual Indiana The study will begin Sept. 11 Catholic Men’s Conference; “Lions and continue into early December. Breathing Fire,” which will be held A Bible and a newspaper are need- at the Indiana Convention Center in ed at the first session. Jay Freel Indianapolis on Saturday, Sept. 23. Landry will offer two study ses- Most Reverend Daniel M. sions with the same material start- Buechlein, OSB, archbishop of ing Monday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. or Indianapolis, will open the day, fol- Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 9:15 a.m. lowed by nationally known speak- Child care is available during ers: the Tuesday morning session. • Tim Staples from “Catholic Please call Landry at (574) 273- Answers.” 9722 to make child care arrange- • Dr. Jerry Kirk, chairman of ments. the National Coalition for the Protection of Children and Families. • Bowie Kuhn, former Bishop Luers sponsors Commissioner of Major League Walk-A-Thon Baseball and board member of the Major League Baseball Hall of FORT WAYNE — Bishop Luers Fame. High School in Fort Wayne will • Father Francis Mary Stone, hold its annual student fundraiser, host of Eternal Word Television the 26th Annual Walk-A-Thon on Network’s, (EWTN) “Life on the Friday, Sept. 29. The event is Rock.” scheduled to begin in the school • Msgr. Joseph Schaedel, vicar gymnasium at 9:15 a.m. following general and moderator of the an all school Mass. DON CLEMMER curia, will be the main celebrant The walk travels through south Bishop John M. D’Arcy officially installs Father John Stecher as chaplain of the University and homilist at the holy sacrifice Fort Wayne area neighborhoods of the Mass. The Archdiocese of and Foster Park. Each of Luers’ of Saint Francis at the university’s opening convocation Mass Aug. 30. Father Stecher, for- Indianapolis priests, Father Daniel 555 students is asked to raise a merly of the Diocese of Davenport, Iowa, has worked in campus and young adult ministry Mahan and Father Jonathan minimum of $75 in order to par- Meyer, will also address the par- ticipate in the walk. for most of his career and will be a part of the Campus Ministry program at USF. ticipants. The money raised is to support The conference goals are to general operating expenses for strengthen family life by strength- Bishop Luers High School. The Matthew 25’s new technology benefits area diabetes patients ening husbands and fathers and to goal for the school this year is help inform men of all ages, $47,000. To make a donation, con- FORT WAYNE — Matthew 25 including high school students: tact the school (260) 456-1261. Health and Dental Clinic’s new, • Of the obstacles that keep state-of-the art retinal camera used men from a strong relationship with diabetes patients allows the with God and with their families. Parenthood presentations clinic to provide more screenings • Of ways to deal with the and earlier intervention — bene- obstacles that secular society scheduled in Berne fiting its 680 patients with dia- offers us. BERNE — John Rosemond, betes. • Of the theological hope that nationally recognized author of According to the American brings the strength to be real men “Assuming the Power of Diabetes Association, patients of faith. Parenthood” will come to Berne to with diabetes are much more like- • Of help to better prioritize present six free public presenta- ly to suffer from glaucoma, how we can serve God, home and tion as part of the Homan Forum cataracts and retinopathy, which society. for Families this fall. can cause anything from vision Cost for registering is $40 per The forum, coordinated by loss to blindness. For this reason, person, and groups of 10 or more Catholic Social Services of the annual eye exams are critical. cost $35 per person. There is a stu- Miami Valley, is being sponsored “Before the retinal camera, we dent rate of $15 for high school by the St. Henry Tile Co. and its were able to provide only 30 per- and college students. Registered subsidiaries as a tribute to the late cent of our patients with retinal clergy and seminarians are free. Al Homan, the company’s screenings through ophthalmolo- Lunch is included with all regis- cofounder. gy appointments,” said Dr. Amy trations prior to Sept. 18. Catholic Social Services Dawson, medical director. Men can register online at Director Elaine Jelly announced, “Within the first two months of www.indianacatholicmen.com. To “With the input of social service having the camera, we added mail in a registration, a form can partners, educators and communi- another 15 percent onsite. Our PROVIDED BY MATTHEW 25 HEALTH AND DENTAL CLINIC also be obtained online or by con- ty leaders in six area counties and goal is 100 percent.” Matthew 25’s new retinal camera provides crucial screenings that can tacting the Marian Center of with the support of the Homan What’s more, the retinal cam- help prevent vision loss or eye complications in hundreds of patients Indianapolis by mail or calling family, we hope to focus on the era enables Matthew 25 to maxi- with diabetes. (317) 924-3982 or (317) 888- impact and importance of positive mize the time and expertise of 0873. Checks need to be made to parenting,” explained Jelly. “With those ophthalmologists donating the St. Michael Foundation, and 25’s electronic records and are and for Matthew 25 in terms of the support of the Homan family their time to screen patients. mailed to the Marian Center of forwarded to Dr. Jonathan Walker, resources. The more we can get and St. Henry Tile, we will present “With the retinal camera, we Indianapolis, Indiana Catholic retinal specialist, who logs on done in one sitting, the better. the slate of Rosemond appear- can save our ophthalmologist vis- Men’s Conference, 3356 W. 30th once a week and reads all the “The camera also benefits our ances as fitting memorial tribute its for patients with problems — Street, Indianapolis, IN 46222. films. If he sees any abnormality, community — because with the to Al Homan who served as a not just for routine retinal screen- he contacts Matthew 25’s staff so screenings, we reduce the percent- trustee and advisor to our agency.” ings. Plus, with our electronic they can arrange an ophthalmolo- age of blindness and eye compli- The Homan Forum for medical record, we can forward gy appointment for the patient. cations. It’s a preventable problem Families will hold free presenta- information about the patient’s “Good diabetes care is very with this screen.” tions by Rosemond on Oct. 6 in eye problems before their visit.” intensive for the patient and the The Lutheran Foundation Berne. In addition, a presentation The retinal camera takes just a healthcare provider,” said donated the $18,000 for the retinal for parents will be held in Shelby, couple of minutes, and the photos Dawson. “The retinal camera camera, and Walker was instru- Miami, Auglaize, Mercer and are taken during the patient’s reg- makes it less of a burden for the mental in writing the grant. Darke Counties in Ohio. ular diabetes visit. patient in terms of convenience For information about the The photos enter into Matthew 8 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC SEPTEMBER 10, 2006 Little Flower Youth Group reaches Pope: Interreligious prayer out to hurricane victims during summer meetings are needed even BY MICHELLE DONAGHEY more today

SOUTH BEND — “Seeing all the “We need this ‘education to destruction, seeing signs saying BY JOHN THAVIS peace’ more than ever, especially ‘do not demo’ made me realize looking at the new generations,” that these were people’s lives. It ASSISI, Italy (CNS) — On the the pope said. was so hard to see. The power of it 20th anniversary of the first inter- “Many young people in areas was enough to drive the vans full religious prayer meeting in Assisi, of the world marked by conflict of normally chatty teens to silence. Pope Benedict XVI said the initia- are educated in sentiments of Nothing left but a foundation tive had been a “prophetic” way hatred and vengeance, in ideologi- where someone’s home used to be. for various faiths to witness cal contexts that cultivate the Buildings stripped down to their against conflict and war. seeds of ancient animosities and skeletons. Cemeteries with head- The pope said such gatherings prepare hearts for future violence,” stones lying pell mell across the were needed even more today, he said. lawn. Debris lying everywhere. At when younger generations of all He noted that 20 years ago certain points, I had to put down faiths must learn that prayer “does Pope John Paul emphasized that my camera. It just wasn’t right to not divide, but unites” and that the religious leaders had not come take pictures. It was too heart- religion must never be used as an together to seek a religious con- breaking to snap a picture,” said PROVIDED BY LITTLE FLOWER PARISH excuse for violence. sensus or “negotiate” their faith Allie, one of the youth of the Volunteers from Little Flower Church pose for a picture while moving a The pope made his comments convictions. Pope Benedict said Kingdom Construction Company pile of rubble left by Hurricane Katrina away from a house to the road in a message Sept. 4 to the 20th the policy chosen in 1986, which Mission Trip 2006 to Mississippi. where it was to be picked up. This was one of the odd jobs the group did Interreligious Prayer Meeting for continues today, is for the various Thirty-two people including 23 around and in between their main work at Our Mother of Mercy Parish in Peace in Assisi, Italy. Sponsored religions to pray in their own dis- youth from Kingdom Construction Pass Christian, Miss. by the Sant’Egidio Community, tinct way even as they gather to Company Youth Group from Little the two-day encounter brought witness in the same place. In this Flower Parish and five adults from together more than 150 representa- way, confusion is avoided, he said. the parish as well as three youth There the church was moved off ing 10 foundations in a row and no tives of various world religions. “The convergence of diverse and one adult from St. Mary’s its foundation and badly damaged grass,” he said noting that the best The pope’s message offered a representatives should not give the Mission at Red Lake Indian by over 12 feet of water, and the point of the trip was “getting a lot strong endorsement of the inter- impression of a concession to that Reservation in Northern Minnesota rectory was destroyed. The social of work done, looking at a destruc- faith meetings that began in Assisi relativism which negates the very traveled to the Gulf Coast to help hall at the church was the only tion with hindsight, brings you in 1986, surprising some meaning of truth and the possibili- out those in need. building standing, and it was badly back to earth, we take for granted observers. Vittorio Messori, a ty of taking it in,” he said. “We were originally thinking of damaged. what we have, Mother Nature can well-known Italian Catholic The pope also offered a histori- a trip to Italy, but after Katrina, our “Our work there was preparing take it all away.” writer, had reported that as cal perspective on the 20 years discernment process indicated walls in the hall and classrooms “Of all the missions trips (he’s Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, the that have followed the first interre- more that we were supposed to go for painting, assembling office fur- been on) this one was the hardest,” future pope had strong doubts ligious prayer meeting. He said the somewhere along the Gulf Coast. niture, mold remediation, cleaning said Dan, who said he was touched about the 1986 meeting and felt it fall of European communism and The final decision was made in kitchen equipment and bathrooms, “meeting one of the ladies at emphasized spectacle over faith. the promise of a more cooperative late winter or early spring. This cleaning out mountains of debris church, wasn’t somber, but still But in his message, Pope globalized economy generated was the 30th consecutive summer outside, scraping and cleaning content even though they had lost Benedict said Pope John Paul II hope for a new era of peace. mission trip of the Kingdom windows, putting down baseboard. everything, not giving up hope.” had correctly perceived the value “Unfortunately, this dream of Construction Company, the youth In other local homes some groups “Meeting all the people we did, of having leaders of different peace did not come true. On the group of Little Flower Catholic tore old roofing off and put new they didn’t complain with the little faiths gather to send a message contrary, the third millennium Church,” said Youth Director Bill on, built a shed and moved wood they had. It is hard to accept all the that true religion builds bridges opened with scenarios of terror- Odell. The group left Indiana on piles. They moved mountains of reasons now why I complain,” said and has nothing to do with vio- ism and violence that show no June 14 for a two-week trip that debris into dumpsters. Luke. lence. sign of dissolving,” he said. would be fun and would open the “Probably the most interesting Ivana said her greatest “high” “His invitation for a choral wit- He said the fact that many youth’s eyes to the love of the peo- story about the work we did is that was “working and seeing the ness to peace served to clarify, conflicts today occur along ple who were left with little. the kids felt like they hadn’t done happy faces. And hearing ‘thank without any possibility of misun- regional geopolitical fault lines During their time in that much,” said Odell. “In the you.’” derstanding, that religion can only may give the impression that reli- Mississippi, the groups stayed and prayer service I led before we “We were surprised by the be a source of peace,” he said. gious differences themselves ate at “Camp Hope,” St. Ann’s began our work, I told everyone expressions of gratitude by the The 1986 meeting and those constitute elements of instability Church in Lisana, Miss. The that if they were there to simply do people we served directly, but that followed have also highlight- or a threat to peace. church had responded to the dire work and show how much they were taken aback by expressions ed the importance of prayer in That only gives added rele- situation by building a facility that could do, they would be disap- of gratitude by waitresses, service changing human hearts and help- vance to the interreligious prayer houses those who come to help. pointed. They needed not only to station attendants and just random ing to clear the often difficult path meetings for peace, he said. “There were two other groups love these people by working, but people,” said Odell. “Everyone to peace, the pope said. there when we were there, a by also listening to their stories was deeply moved by the outpour- Baptist group and another Catholic and just be present to them.” ing of generosity and love they group. The day we left, a group of When asked what their “highs” experienced not only from us, but 120 came,” noted Odell. and “lows” during the trip were from many groups over the last The work that the group was and what touched them, the youth months. We are very glad we went “assigned” was primarily at Our were quick to give their answers. to Mississippi, and I think we’d be Mother of Mercy Church in Pass Ethan, like Allie, couldn’t keep open to doing it again. Another Christian, Miss., and some work taking pictures of the devastation. group is considering a trip over the “Pictures just don’t do justice, see- Christmas break. We’ll see.” was done at four local homes. 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BY DIANE FREEBY (or B-16 as Father Stan affection- Adoration from Mishawaka out ately calls the pontiff.) “Evil can- way past their normal bedtime. not exist by itself. The only way They take turns getting up around “For too long, we’ve kept our there can be evil is to take away the clock to be with Jesus in the God to ourselves something good. Evil has no Blessed Sacrament of the altar. Put the shields of faith he gave us power on its own.” “I think it was nice to see all Up on the shelf Father Stan elaborated, “If ages here,” said Sister Ruth. “It But now we wanna live for there was no good in the world ... was neat to see the kids involved Christ, wanna do what’s right do the math ... there would be no in the music and praising the Gonna join his army rise up evil. When God made men and Lord. I loved the spontaneity of and fight.” women in his own image, that the musicians and how they are was good. But we have to be vig- spreading the Gospel through MICHIGAN CITY — Those are ilant against the attacks of evil, music.” the lyrics to Ben Govero’s which come in all shapes and Plans are already in the works anthem “Rise Up,” one of many forms.” to make Rock-n-Soul Fest an the guitarist performed Aug. 19 at Following Mass, Father Stan annual event, with musicians Rock-n-Soul Fest 2006. Govero tuned up his guitar and with a already making plans to return joined Catholic funk band crowd of young people at his feet and new groups lining up. For Crispin, Father Stan Fortuna, and the lights dimmed. more information, go to Amanda Vernon and others for an Crispin closed out the evening, www.wordgallery.net/amarevitam all-day concert held at Michigan PHOTOS BY DIANE FREEBY keeping even the group of or call Rachel at (574) 232-7047. City Marquette High School. Oh, Artists sign autographs at the Rock-n-Soul Fest in Michigan City. Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual and don’t forget the real pres- ence. “God was in the house,” reported one Amare Vitam, added, “Amanda could reach us The joyful noise continued Promotions spokesperson. “We ... not just the adults, but the kids, from within the Scholl Center all were definitely riding on a wave too.” afternoon and into the evening. of prayer!” Vernon’s message of chastity Crispin lead singer Daniel Di About 400 young people, fam- and the gift of saving oneself for Silva gave a talk on the theology ilies and religious gathered at the marriage especially resounded of the body just prior to Mass. Scholl Center for a day featuring with the girls, who later sported “This Mass, this night, your very all kinds of Catholic music, from stickers reading “I’m worth wait- life will never be the same. It’s rap to rock and everything in ing for!” up to you,” he said. between. A youth band sang stir- Vernon wrapped up her ses- Worshippers then took part in ring renditions of both the rosary sion with a touching song and the a reverent but spirited eucharistic and the Divine Mercy chaplet. A story of how two young people celebration. Father Stan Fortuna, chapel for perpetual adoration met in college, became friends in his animated New York accent, was onsite, with a monstrance and fell in love. They defied cul- had everyone’s rapt attention. blessed by Pope tural pressures and remained In his homily, Father Stan John Paul II chaste until after talked about the spiritual warfare himself. There they were mar- going on every day. “Deception were also ried. Then and lies are the devil’s methods,” opportunities “Deception Vernon revealed he explained, then pointed to the for confession how 20-years war on terrorism. “Today, we and Father Stan and lies and seven chil- can’t see the enemy. What air- concelebrated dren later, her plane? Which airport? What suit- the vigil Mass. parents were case?” While the are the still reaping the But also reminded us the devil concert was rewards. does not have the last word. Catholic Father Stan quoted Pope John Corpus Christi eighth-grader Pete Freeby reads the prayers of the faith- geared for all devil’s methods.” ful at Mass with Father Stan next to him at the Rock-n-Soul celebration ages, the focus radio talk-show Paul II: “The Eucharist is the host Dr. Colleen mystery of light ... be not afraid!” for teens at Marquette High School in Michigan City. Several young peo- was clearly on FATHER STAN FORTUNA the youth. Kelly-Mast used Father Stan also referred to ple from the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend attended the first-time Teenagers read skits and humor writings of Pope Benedict XVI event. at Mass and no to drive home fewer than six the idea that our young men sexuality is truly served as altar a gift from God. boys. It was the epitome of new “Our beauty reflects the beauty of Fred Everett to Speak on Life Issues evangelization ... inviting young our Creator,” she reminded the Catholics to embrace their faith crowd. “Our problem in today’s society is not that we desire too in all its orthodoxy. Fred Everett, Co-Director of the diocesan People came from all over the much, but that we desire too lit- Midwest — Iowa, Illinois, tle. Chastity provides us with true Office of Family Life, will present an overview Michigan and Indiana. A group freedom.” of Catholic teachings on life issues and the from Corpus Christi Parish in Rock-n-Soul Fest is the culmi- nation of months of prayer and work of the Indiana Catholic Conference, South Bend arrived just in time to Wednesday, September 13, 7 p.m., at the hear Vernon sing. hard work. Through generous “I love how she can get down donations, creative fund raising Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in the and get funky and still be wor- and ticket sales, Amare Vitam Cathedral Center. Refreshments will be raised enough money to bring shipping,” said sixth-grader served. Elizabeth Norton. “I love how bands and musicians from as far she can be serious one minute, away as Texas and New York. and then rock on.” But concertgoers were treated to Norton’s classmate Erica Veen so much more. 10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC SEPTEMBER 10, 2006

THE HUNTINGTON CATHOLIC SCHOOL is located in Huntington. The school has 210 students in grades preschool through eighth. Jason Woolard is the principal. Additional information is available at www.huntingtoncatholic.org, e-mail to [email protected] Young Voice or by calling the school at (260) 356-1926.

If I were in charge of the world

History of Huntington Catholic BY JESSICA MOLITOR, FOURTH GRADE untington Catholic School has a If I were in charge of the world, I’d cancel Boy long history of educating stu- Scouts, shots, tutoring and also bad shows. Hdents in Huntington area. Ss. If I were in charge of the world, there would be Peter & Paul School began in 1849. Ten elevators, one million Nintendos, driving for 9 years later, the actual school building was year olds and up, and cell phones for 9 year olds erected and in 1858 the parish school was and up. If I were in charge of the world, you wouldn’t established. St. Mary School began in have school, you wouldn’t have homework, you 1897 with the Sisters of Providence wouldn’t have brothers that are annoying, or cur- teaching 116 children. In 1921, the sive. You wouldn’t even have detention. Sisters of Providence left and the Sisters If I were in charge of the world, there would be of St. Francis Seraph (now the Sisters of free ice-cream for 9 year olds and up. All toys would be free. And a person who sometimes for- St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration) came got to brush, and sometimes forgot to decorate to teach at St. Mary School. their locker, would still be allowed to be in charge During the 1985-87 school years, Ss. of the world. Peter and Paul and St. Mary Catholic Churches consolidated their schools, with BY KATELYN NISWANDER, FOURTH GRADE Ss Peter and Paul housing grades prekindergarten to four, and St. Mary If I were in charge of the world, I’d cancel housing grades five through eight. The dress code, stairs, littering and also trash. name of Ss Peter and Paul’s school build- If I were in charge of the world, there would be ing was changed to the Primary Building. money raining down from the sky, no sickness, and no sadness. The name of St. Mary’s school building Recipe for a terrific teacher If I were in charge of the world, you wouldn’t was changed to the Middle Building. By Kenzie Stephan, Fourth grade have bugs, you wouldn’t have autism, you would- Huntington Catholic School is one school n’t have fighting, or cursive writing. You wouldn’t with two buildings. Here is how to make a terrific teacher: even have homework. The two parish schools were consoli- If I were in charge of the world, a weekend would 9 cups of happy be a week long. All people would be able to fly. dated to improve the overall educational 4 cups of funny And a person who sometimes forgot to love, process by better utilizing financial and sometimes forgot to hug, would still be resources, teacher talents and promote 4 cups of nice allowed to be in charge of the world. Catholic unity in the community. A pinch of only gives one page of homework a night Huntington Catholic School serves fami- 1 bag full of terrific BY CONNIE ZAY, FOURTH GRADE lies from Huntington, Whitley, Allen and Wells Counties. Enrollment today at A helping of her noticing and being impressed with your good work If I were in charge of the world, I’d cancel cursive Huntington Catholic in grades prekinder- Pour the ingredients into a bowl. Mix it well, and you will have a writing, school on Fridays, chores and homework. If I were in charge of the world, there would be garten through eight is approximately terrific teacher. 210. Huntington Catholic School is the peace, watches with TVs and Jesus living with us. If I were in charge of the world, you wouldn’t most viable nonpublic and parochial have drugs, you wouldn’t have alcohol, you school in Huntington County. By Matt Hunt, Fourth grade wouldn’t have bad guys, or police because you wouldn’t need them since there would be peace in 10 cups of homework giving the world. 1 cup of fun If I were in charge of the world, a cookie would be a fruit. All animals would be able to talk. And a 3 cups of good cursive writing person who sometime forgot to wash their hands, 2 tablespoons of thinking and knowledge and sometimes forgot to wear shoes, would still be allowed to be in charge of the world. 300 cups of paying attention to her students Mix it all up. Bake it for about 30 minutes. Take it out and you will BY BLAINE CUTSHALL, FOURTH GRADE have a successful teacher. If I were in charge of the world, I’d cancel homework, cursive writing, crime and also war. By Alec Justice, Fourth grade If I were in charge of the world, there would be a game room in every house, a laptop for every 5 cups of telling funny jokes person and a pop machine on every corner. If I were in charge of the world, you wouldn’t 10 cups of niceness have school. You wouldn’t have sisters. You 9 cups of no yelling wouldn’t have brothers or bedtimes. You wouldn’t even have parents. 7 cups of fun homework If I were in charge of the world, a pizza would 11 cups of helping us understand our homework be a vegetable. All brussel sprouts will be fed to dogs. And a person who sometimes forgot to make 20 cups of good teaching pizza a veggie, and sometimes forgot to feed brus- sel sprouts to dogs, would still be allowed to be in Mix it all together and out comes Mrs. Grube. charge of the world. SEPTEMBER 10, 2006 FAMILY FAITH 11 Extreme outreach Oasis skate park takes Christ into the world

BY DON CLEMMER recreation center for Tokheim employees. Through a generous grant from John Popp of FORT WAYNE — The sprawling Perfection Bakeries, the ministry mass of dilapidated buildings that was able to obtain the building at make up the old Tokheim com- a reduced price and set to work plex off of Wabash Avenue aren’t on the massive renovation the first place a person would required. look for a safe and healthy recre- According to Trentadue, this is ational atmosphere for young where the diverse professional people. Nor is the cavernous gym backgrounds of the men on the space, complete with grinding board proved useful. A certified rails, ramps, chain-link fencing public accountant, Trentadue can and graffiti, the sort of place one readily handle finances. The other might hope to find a Christ-cen- Catholic on the board, Jim tered ministry. But these are Robertson Jr. of St. Peter Parish, exactly the goals of the directors is an electrician who helped to of the Oasis Xtreme Park, the rewire the building and continues indoor park for young skate- to do electrical work where need- boarders, inline skaters and BMX ed around the facility. bikers. The building and the park Now in its second year of itself have a raw, unfinished feel operation, the nonprofit interde- to them, which is just the right nominational ministry is open atmosphere for skateboarding and four days a week and staffed by BMX biking, Trentadue notes. volunteers, mostly from its board The park has attracted increasing of directors. numbers of young people, so “Most of the guys on the much so that it may be time for board have a passion for it some changes. through their kids,” explains Tom “We’re trying to get enough Trentadue, a parishioner of St. money so that we can hire a full- Jude Catholic Church, Fort time director,” says Trentadue, Wayne, whose work supervising who traveled to Lubbock, Texas, at the park began through his son, with Pastor Guldbeck in late Austin. Now a freshman at Snider August to make a presentation for High School, Austin was one of a grant they’ve requested from a many area youth who were Christian organization. They have attracted to a makeshift skate yet to hear the outcome, but park set up by Pastor Per Trentadue says they are hopeful PHOTOS BY DON CLEMMER Guldbeck in the parking lot of for what it could do for their min- Jim Robertson Jr. and Tom Trentadue, the two Catholics on the Oasis Xtreme Park board, stand next to a graf- Grace Christian Church on Reed istry. fiti design done by Trentadue’s son, Austin, at the park. Both Robertson and Trentadue were drawn into work Road in Fort Wayne. Guldbeck “We’re at that level where you with this interdenominational ministry through their kids’ love of skateboarding. too had set up the facility because really need that full-time person his son was interested in skate- to take it to that next step.” He boarding and soon realized that, explains that the person would be ple, the park holds short Bible to go through a Scripture reading. week to those who do not go at with so many young people regu- in charge of promotions, finding studies prior to its Wednesday This is followed by discussion, all. larly congregating in one place, it sponsors, finances, supervision and Thursday night skating and fellowship and a prayer. “Our approach is the evangel- was the perfect outlet for a Bible and other areas. biking sessions. During the week- These sessions, notes istic approach. It’s been a soft study. The ministry at Oasis Xtreme end open skating and biking ses- Trentadue, are where it is most approach. We’re just sharing. And In time, accordingly to Park is refreshingly simple. sions, the park holds “180 ses- significant that the young people it’s been really neat to do some Trentadue, God provided the new Outside of just providing a safe, sions,” where the park is closed at Oasis Xtreme Park range from Bible readings with some of these ministry with a building, the old supervised place for young peo- down midway through the night those who go to church every kids. You know, the first time, they’re just sitting there. But they come back. And they’re curious. And then the fourth or fifth time that we’re doing these things, these guys are really into it.” That it is presenting Christ to those who may not know him, Trentadue adds, is one of the real- ly beautiful aspects of the Oasis Xtreme Park ministry. Another part of the ministry that could be considered profound is its interdenominational nature, that it has managed to bring together Christians of different backgrounds to work side by side in ministry. The answer seems to lie in a path that even Pope Benedict XVI has recommended for Christian unity, to remain focused on Christ. “It’s been smooth,” Trentedue says of the relations between churches, noting that the park hopes to reach out to more church communities as their membership grows. “No one group or teaching or belief has come in other than that Jesus is here. That’s number one. And we’re here for the kids. Everybody loves the kids with a passion. They want to provide a place for the kids.” Young people navigate the ramps and floor of Oasis Xtreme Park on skateboards and in-line skates during a recent session. The park, which incorpo- rates Bible study and faith sharing into its ministry, began in the parking lot of Grace Christian Church and quickly acquired its interdenominational status. 12 FAMILY FAITH SEPTEMBER 10, 2006 Moms nurture Catholic motherhood

University of Notre Dame. Kristi brings. So, Catholic Moms in ing on Aug. 3, Kristi and Michelle questions or discuss concerns with BY DAVID A. WEMHOFF the mother of Aubren, Silas and Action remedies this situation by thought they would be the only experienced mothers or a guest Ealin, the wife of Brian, and is a inviting mothers, of all ages, to ones there with Diane Beach. But speaker; Meals for Moms, in NOTRE DAME — There’s a new social worker who helps at join and to share their wisdom they were wrong. Five mothers which meals are provided for addition to the family at Sacred Hannah’s House, a home for with other moms in the parish. showed up. And, since then, two mothers with newborns or expec- Heart Parish, Notre Dame. It’s unwed mothers. Kristi is from the That way, years of practical expe- more have expressed a concern to tant mothers on bed rest; family called “Catholic Moms in Action.” South Bend area, and Michelle rience are not lost, but are put to join. They’ve had their second gatherings at which moms and “We want to build and nurture moved to the area about two years good use. meeting and they are planning a lot their families come together every the idea of being a mother and liv- ago. “We are not restricted to young more events this fall, to include a few months for Mass or a potluck ing like a Catholic mother,” said Being a mother is tough espe- mothers. We can learn so much fundraiser. supper; and service projects that Michelle Joyce. cially in this day and age, and one from older mothers and get sup- The group plans on having allow moms to live out their “The group is about being of the things that families have lost port from each other,” said Kristi. guest speakers address specific Catholic faith by providing service Catholic and supporting each other over the years is the ready avail- Indeed, whether your children are parenting issues, religious topics, to other families, children, parents while our children see their moms ability of helpful advice. “Now, so in diapers or in college, all moms or other current concerns moms or local service agencies. being of service to others in accor- many are transplants from other are welcome. and families may have. One of the Michelle summarizes it all by dance with the faith,” explained places and they are away from Earlier this year, when the present areas of interest is to iden- saying, “We celebrate the vocation Kristi Kubicki. their families. In the old days, fam- Sacred Heart Parish nurse, Diane tify the good schools in the South to motherhood and set a good And, Kristi added “Catholic ily and strong neighborhoods were Beach, said the mothers’ group Bend area, and how to enroll one’s example for our children.” Moms in Action gives mothers an there to support Catholic moms,” was starting to disband and needed children in them. Certainly an idea whose time is opportunity to be involved with said Michelle. help, Michelle and Kristi were And there will be plenty of now, Catholic Moms in Action is those of the same faith and holding Infants, youngsters, teenagers faced with a question: What do we opportunities for socializing and something which, as Kristi and the same value system.” Michelle and adult children all come with do? Kristi said that question was service, too. Planned are a Mom’s Michelle both hope, will spread to and Kristi are cofounders of their unique challenges, and it is a answered when she said to Night Out, which is an opportunity other parishes. “We hope to build Catholic Moms in Action. sure thing that someone, some- Michelle, “If you do it, I’ll do it.” for mothers to support one another and nurture the idea of being a Michelle is the mother of Ian, where in the parish has encoun- And so the rest is history, but not through an evening activity; an mother and living life as a Catholic the wife of Timothy, and a scientist tered any of a number of the dif- without some excitement. Expectant Mothers’ Night, which mother.” in the chemistry department at the ferent issues that each phase of life For instance, at the first meet- is a chance for mothers to ask Financial advise in funding a Catholic education

As Catholics we have long known September 17, 2006 the value of parochial schools and faith-centered institutions of higher 7:30 P.M. education. We are thankful for the DOLLAR$ opportunity to bring up our young people with a solid spiritual and AND Saint Mary’s College academic foundation. We also O’Laughlin Auditorium know that the price of that educa- $ENSE tion continues to climb. The pain is especially keen BY KEITH E. DAVIS when we look at sending the chil- Free and Open dren off to college. Be it a secular to the federal gift tax laws. to the Public state school or a private Catholic Each state that sponsors a plan Mary college, the one constant is the has aligned itself with a fund ever-increasing cost of a good edu- provider. Some offer very good cation. Academic and athletic value in the form investment per- From Jewish Maiden to scholarships may be in the prayers formance and cost. Some are of parents and students as they expensive and underperforming. confront this reality. However, As such, it pays to do one’s home- Global Icon planning and pre-funding an edu- work in selecting a 529 plan or cation is the best strategy and easi- seek the counsel of a financial er today than most realize. advisor. Miri Rubin is one of the world’s leading Many have started using 529 Another vehicle available to historians of Medieval Europe. She College Savings Plans. These are savers is the Coverdell Education currently is a professor of early Modern The Christian Culture programs sponsored by individual Savings Account. This is the mod- History at the University of London. The states that allow for the tax-free ern iteration of the Education IRA. Lecture Series honors growth of dollars invested for col- 2006 Christian Culture Lecture draws Professor Bruno Schlesinger Deposits are limited to $2,000 lege education. The 529-plan per year and are nondeductible. If from her current project, a cultural history and is made possible allows the donor to control the of the Virgin Mary. the contributor is an individual, the by the generosity of funds and to change the designated $2,000 limit phases out ratably Dr. Susan Fitzgerald Rice ’61 and educational beneficiary of the between $95,000 and $110,000 of her husband Dr. Donald B. Rice. account if necessary. This is a modified adjusted gross income desirable feature as an account ($190,000 and $220,000 for joint owner may redirect the dollars to filers). The investment choices another beneficiary if the original Directors- with Coverdell ESA’s are far designee experiences a change in broader than the 529 plans as they Kenneth V. Kaniewski educational outlook. may be invested in virtually any These accounts may be funded Robert B. Kaniewski marketable security. by parents, grandparents or anyone Withdrawals are free of federal Michael R. Kaniewski else committed to the child’s edu- income tax and may be used for We are proud parishioners of... cation. The earnings on the primary education expenses as Gregory A. Kaniewski account are free from taxes as long Sacred Heart, Notre Dame, Corpus Christi, well as college and technical Jeffery R. Kaniewski as the dollars are used for St. Matthew Cathedral, Holy Cross, St. Stanislaus, schools. This is a powerful point Frank L. Keszei approved educational expenses. of differentiation for families plan- Holy Family, Little Flower and St. Pius X While all states currently offer Monica G. Sullivan ning on a parochial high school. a program, they are not necessarily Contributions must cease when the Family Services- created equal. Some states offer beneficiary reaches 18 and any tax breaks at the state income tax unused funds are paid directly to level for contributions made. the beneficiary at age 30. •Angela Kaniewski Gustafson Indiana law has recently changed “A Tradition of Excellence - for 85 years” It is possible to establish both to allow a 20 percent tax credit up plans for a student and may be an Business Office • (574) 277-4444 •Francine Kaniewski Pajakowski to $1,000 effective January of 3545 North Bendix Drive • South Bend effective strategy to fund a 2007. The contribution limits to a Catholic education at the primary 201 South Filbert Street • New Carlisle • (574) 654-3221 •Sherry L. Kent 529 plan vary from state to state, and college level. and such contributions are subject SEPTEMBER 10, 2006 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 13

EDITORIAL Five years later, where are we spiritually? COMMENTARY s readers will see on page 3 of this issue of Today’s Catholic, welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. ABishop John M. D’Arcy will have a 9/11 memorial Mass at the TODAY’S CATHOLIC Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne at 12:05 Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, p.m. remembering those who lost their lives at the World Trade IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] Center, the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pa., five years ago. Our bishop has asked parishes to have a similar Mass over the ry given by the author Mary Jo rights, when it makes the common weekend or on Sept. 11. Spiritual warfare is Bane regarding the church’s social good the end and criterion regulat- teachings. I also strongly agree with ing all public and social life.” Almost everyone remembers where they were, what they were the most powerful Bane’s research, which shows that Susan G. Berghoff doing at the moment of the disaster. Most of us spent that day in Catholics score very low on com- Warren fear and wondering what would happen next. Many said, “I am weapon munity involvement on social action afraid.” Many turned to God for solace. I was born on Sept. 11, so this and justice. Bishop D’Arcy reminded us that week, “We see here the pres- date has always held particular sig- I, along with Bane, am extreme- Commisariat of the ence of evil, but our faith tells us that where sin abounded, grace nificance to me. Five years ago, I ly disappointed at the lack of dis- did more abound, that good is more powerful than evil.” had just given birth to my first son a cussion, action and efforts regarding Holy Land thanks Pope John Paul II said at the time his hope was that “this few weeks before the terrorist social justice in our parishes and incredible and desperate act would lead everyone to reflect on the attacks. I was getting him dressed dioceses in the United States. I feel diocese anti-human, anti-Christian nature of violence, of all violence, that morning when my mother-in- it has become more profitable, more comfortable, and produces security Dear Bishop D’Arcy, which leads to nothing.” law called with the news of the God give you peace! destruction of the World Trade for Catholics to go along with the And as part of a papal message that following Sunday, Pope current political climate than to do I am in receipt of your check in John Paul II said, “To all I solemnly repeat the Gospel injunction Center and the Pentagon. the amount of $72,990.23, repre- I felt like most Americans that what is right for the common good not to be conquered by evil, but to conquer evil with good.” in all lands. senting the gifts of the people of the day, frightened and angry. I would Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Five years later, let us take stock. What have we done to have done anything to exact As Davidson is looking at the address injustice — in our own country, throughout the world? pieces of the puzzle, please consider to the Jerusalem Mother Church for revenge and make the world safer the 2006 Good Friday collection. What have we done to uphold the dignity of every human, from for my baby. a piece of the puzzle that is working to improve the situation. Pax Christi This gift will not only assist in the conception to natural death? What have we done to uphold the Five years later, however, I have preservation of the Holy Places but dignity of every human throughout the world? Have we acted out to reflect on the ways of war and USA is launching a project entitled Catholics in Alliance for the will also help the people to whom of love for our fellow man? Have we acted out of revenge? the consequences of violence. the Franciscan Friars of the Holy Whatever my political affiliations, I Common Good. The long-term We are also reminded that if we truly want peace, we need to effort of this project envisions a Land Custody minister. find peace within ourselves. That can only be done through our recognize that there is the will of In the name of the friars and humans and the will of God and world in which public policy is relationship with God. Our “Cutting Edge” this week gives us shaped by core values of justice, those to whom they minister, I that often these wills contradict. express our deepest gratitude to some tips in truly talking to God in a way we would talk to a Furthermore, secular authority can human dignity and the common friend. good — a world in which faithful you, Bishop D’Arcy, and to our sis- never compare to a moral authority, ters and brothers in the Diocese of We also need to know our God. We do this by hearing his which seeks not to be popular but to Catholics in the U.S. will embrace the fullness of the Catholic Fort Wayne-South Bend, who con- word, receiving our Lord in the sacraments, especially the adhere to the truth as it is revealed. tinue to give most generously to Eucharist in which Jesus becomes a part of us in such a way that As an American Catholic, I should Church’s social teachings when act- ing in a democratic society. help those who are in need. May we take him out to the world with us in everything we do. If we value the opinion of the highest reli- God bless and reward all of you. do this, we do not have anything to fear. gious authority on earth, the man I Any parish is welcome to become a part of the alliance. Pax The Good Friday Collection is a Interestingly, the first reading this Sunday, Is 35:4-7a, offers believe to be the vicar of Christ on pontifical collection and is absolute- earth. Through the acceptance of his Christi will provide educational words of encouragement: “Thus says the Lord: Say to those whose materials for use in parishes. These ly vital. News reports are received hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not! Here is your God, he word, I am aided in discerning daily about the important challenges God’s will. materials will provide what comes with vindication; with divine recompense he comes to save Davidson reports is missing in our in the Middle East. The Christian I must remember that both Pope community is urgently in need of you.” — New American Bible. John Paul II and Pope Benedict Catholic parishes. And hopefully the The Gospel that day talks about Jesus putting his finger into the education of Catholic adults and our help. As you know, we are XVI were young men during World charged also with the protection, man’s ears and, spitting and then touching his tongue, saying, “Be War II, yet each sought to turn away youth will make us realize that to live the words of Jesus Christ one physical and pastoral care of the opened!” from traditional weapons of war and holy shrines, which we make acces- May our ears, and our eyes as well, be open to the healing seek solace in the church. Instead of must embrace a life where social justice is a concern in all matters. sible to pilgrims. words of our Lord, and may our tongue proclaim his glory in all guns and bombs, these men clung to With deep appreciation, much the rosary and the power of the To contact Pax Christi regarding we do — in our workplaces, our homes, in our parishes, with our the Catholic Alliance Initiative call gratitude and a promise of prayer friends and colleagues. If we take to heart the church’s teachings Catholic Church. They embraced for you and the people of God in the suffering of their day and prayed (814) 453-4955 or e-mail at on love and justice, then will we become a people of God and ter- [email protected]. the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South for the strength to do God’s will. Bend, I am yours rorism will have no purpose throughout the world. Is this my prayer? Am I prepared As Pope John Paul said during his visit in 1995, “Democracy Sincerely and gratefully, to accept the challenge of the cross? Brother Joe Rogenski, OFM This year I reflect on the five- serves what is true and right when it safeguards the dignity of every Commissary of the Holy Land St. year anniversary of the tragedies of Louis Region Bidding farewell to a faithful columnist Sept. 11. That newborn baby, whose human person, when it respects inviolable and inalienable human After this issue, Dr. James Davidson, who writes the column safety in this world was uncertain, just celebrated his fifth birthday and “Research for the Church,” which is published every other issue in grows strong through God’s mercy. Today’s Catholic, will no longer be offering his column. His col- While the day will certainly umn has been a part of Today’s Catholic for almost eight years. invoke sadness and anger within me Davidson is a reknown researcher on issues in the American once again, this year I have the ben- Peter Claver Catholic Church. efit of perspective. I know that if I 1580-1654 Due to illness, he tells us he plans to spend more time with his ask for Our Lady’s intercession family, travel and will cut back on his teaching obligations at through the prayer of the rosary that feast – September 9 Purdue University. she will not abandon me. I know This Spanish-born saint of the that time spent in meditation in Today’s Catholic would like to thank Dr. Davidson for his slave trade entered the Society insights that often made our readers sincerely ponder the matters front of the Blessed Sacrament is not wasted. of Jesus in 1601. After studies our church faces. As the church journeys onward into the future, I choose to mark this anniversary in Barcelona and on Mallorca, let us all draw on the facts and numbers he offered in his column with a revival of spiritual warfare, a to make us be a truly evangelistic church in all we do and say as weapon more powerful than any where the Jesuit porter, we travel on our Christian journey. created on earth. Alphonsus Rodriguez, urged Brittney Andersen him to go to the New World, Fort Wayne Peter went to South America in 1610 and was the fi rst Crosiers Parishes need more Jesuit ordained in Cartagena, Colombia, a port of entry for West African slaves. social justice efforts Peter ministered to this desolate human cargo aboard and actions the ships and ashore before they were sold, feeding, In James Davidson’s article “The comforting and baptizing, by his own count, 300,000 Catholic puzzle: What it is and why slaves. He and St. Alphonsus were canonized in 1888. it exists” in the Aug. 27 issue, he Today’s Catholic editorial board consists of Bishop John M. D’Arcy, summarizes the book, “Taking Faith Ann Carey, Don Clemmer, Father Mark Gurtner, Father Michael Heintz, Seriously.” I agree with the summa- SSaintsaints forfor Toodayday © 20052006 CNS Tim Johnson, Vince LaBarbera and Msgr. J. William Lester. 14 COMMENTARY SEPTEMBER 10, 2006 Is evangelization taking root? CATEQUIZ’EM vangelism has always been By Dominic Camplisson an important component of Esectarian Protestantism. In On Sept.13, the church remembers St.John Chrysostom. the abstract, the term “evangelism” This quiz looks at his life and times. means to proclaim the Gospel and RESEARCH FOR THE CHURCH 1.John was a bishop,but he also belongs to this select group: spread the faith. In more concrete JAMES D. DAVIDSON a.Doctors of the Church b.Popes c.Ordained married men terms, it refers to the methods sec- tarian Protestants have used to pros- 2.What does “Chrysostom”mean? elytize Catholics and others whom they think need to be “saved.” their children at a young age and many visits to countries around the a.Anointed by the Divine b.Transformed c.Golden mouthed These methods have included made sure they received the other world. Bishops, priests and lay coming to your front door, asking sacraments at the proper time in ministers increasingly talk about 3.Why was he given that title? if they could come in and talk life. They have sent their kids to how central evangelization is to a.He was reputed to have been confirmed (chrismated) by Jesus about your relationship with Jesus, religious education and parochial the church’s mission and how in a vision and leaving some literature schools to learn about their faith. important it is for all Catholics to b.He was the “Chrysalis”who went from public sinner to saint in a emphasizing the need to have a They have done whatever they share their faith with others. year personal relationship with the could to see that their offspring Given the authoritative nature c.Due to the eloquence and power of his preaching Lord. They also have included marry Catholics and remain active of these initiatives, one would “witnessing” to people on street in the church. They also have expect to find that many Catholic corners, giving Bibles or Bible brought their faith to bear on parishes have made evangelization 4.When did John live? tracts to perfect strangers, and ask- important social issues, such as a high priority. But, the introducto- a.Mostly in the 4th century, dying in 407 ing friends and coworkers about poverty and abortion. ry paragraphs in this column sug- b.Mostly in the 8th century, dying in 807 their relationship with Christ. Recent popes have urged gest at least two reasons why only c.Mostly in the 12th century, dying in 1207 Proclaiming the Gospel and Catholics to be more proactive in a few parishes might have done so. spreading the faith also have been proclaiming the good news and For one thing, many Catholics 5.Where was he from? important to Catholicism. But, sharing their faith with others. In might be turned off by the term a.Tyre, where his father was a leading merchant Catholics have gone about it differ- 1975, Pope Paul VI issued an “evangelization,” associating it b.Antioch, where his father was a senior military officer “apostolic exhortation” entitled with sectarian Protestantism and ently. For one thing, they have had c.Athens, where his father was a judge and deacon a more “live and let live” attitude “Evangelii Nuntiandi” (“On wanting nothing to do with the about other people’s religions. Evangelization in the Modern methods sectarian Protestants use They have not gone door-to-door World”). Pope John Paul II reem- to spread their faith. 6.John,though called early to religious life,had to defer it for this practical reason: inviting people to join their church. phasized the importance of “evan- Also, given their “live and let a.He was married and needed to divorce his wife first. They also have not “witnessed” to gelization” in his 1990 encyclical live” attitude, many Catholics b.He had to look after his widowed mother. people on street corners or handed “Redemptoris Missio” (“On the might be opposed to any program c.He was illiterate and had to learn to read and write Greek first. out literature to strangers. Permanent Validity of the Church’s Instead, they have baptized Missionary Mandate”) and in his DAVIDSON, PAGE 15 7.Although in a terminal decline,this force was still around when John became a priest,and so he preached against it. With love, compassion, Jesus restores us a.Islam b.Judaism c.Paganism 8.John took to living in a cave as a hermit,but had to give it up because to destroy, or even make miser- compassion and power of Jesus. a.The austere lifestyle ruined his health. able, the Chosen People. It further means that the man was b.The invading Muslims had made caves unsafe. If instead of forsaking God, or able to hear God’s word. The c.The cable TV reception was not good enough. THE instead of disobeying God, the man was not alone, stranded as if people would return God’s love lost at sea. He also was able to 9.Despite not wanting the position,John was appointed to this office: SUNDAY with their own love, and show live within the society, communi- a.Byzantine emperor their love for God by obeying the cating with others, not set apart b.Patriarch of Constantinople GOSPEL law of God, then all would be and unable to interact with others. c.Tsar of all the Russias well. MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION For its second reading, the church again this weekend offers Reflection 10.He at first reformed the church,enforcing discipline.However he soon alienated us a passage from the Epistle to the upper strata of society by doing this: James. The first reading has a lesson a.He opposed extravagant clothing and loose morals. 23rd Sunday in This passage from James is a for everyone and anyone, whether b.He insisted that his flock become vegetarians. splendid testament to the ancient the time frame be a period mil- c.He outlawed the use of icons and changed the liturgical lan- Ordinary Time preference of the church for the lennia before Christ, or 2006. The guage to Coptic. poor and heavily burdened. It lesson is that we bring heartache Mk 7:31-37 and even disaster upon ourselves, also testifies without qualification 11.One of those he upset was Eudoxia.Why was she significant? he Book of Isaiah is the to the equality of humans because if we forget God or disobey God. source of this weekend’s every human, come what may, God does not will eternal death a.She was the mother superior of the first monastery in Tfirst reading. When this possesses a dignity not subject to for us. We choose it, rarely in and Constantinople. second of the three sections of abridgment by another person, a of itself, but in effect by our self- b.She was his former wife, and this led to scandal. Isaiah was written, the circum- society or a philosophy. ishness, pride and rebellion. c.She was the emperor’s wife. stances of the Hebrew people The reading extols the early We need God. We cannot hear were not good, to say the least. Christians to treat others in their God, and we will not admit to 12.After a great deal of political maneuvering,Chrysostom was forced to do this: Without question, much midst with equal respect. It uses God our needs, all too often a.Become Orthodox doubting of God’s mercy, and because of our own deafness and the examples of a rich person and b.Give up his office and go into exile probably even of God’s existence, a poor person. This advice must muteness. c.Renounce the clerical state and marry his second cousin Hagia were underway. The task of have seemed very novel for the With love, and with compas- prophets, such as the author of first Christians. They lived in the sion, if we ask, Jesus restores us Sophia this part of Isaiah, was to rein- Roman Empire, the prevailing to fullness. In Jesus, we hear force the people’s trust in God’s culture of which glorified earthly God. Through Jesus, we share 13.Yet second thoughts and perhaps fear of divine retribution are believed to have goodness and love. gain and materialism. our hopes and fears with God. cause Eudoxia and others to do this: An important part of this St. Mark’s Gospel furnishes a.Have him executed process was to remind the people the last reading. It is a miracle b.Have him reinstalled that being indifferent about God, narrative, one of many in the c.Enter a monastery in repentance or defying God, creates a life Gospels. In this particular story, filled with difficulties. God’s law Jesus is in an area now not part READINGS 23rd week of ordinary time 14.Due the nature of Byzantine politics,which were,well,Byzantine,he was forced is not as much a set of rules and of modern Israel, but rather a regulations as it is a following of region within the present bound- Monday: 1 Cor 5:1-8 Ps 5:5-6, 7, 12 out yet again and exiled.Where did he end up? logical steps toward harmony and aries of the Hashemite Kingdom Lk 6:6-11 a.He collapsed and died at Pontus, on his way to the very borders propriety. of Jordan. So, Jesus was outside Tuesday: 1 Cor 6:1-11 Ps 149:1-6,9 Lk of the empire. With this thought in the back- the Jewish lands then as this terri- 6:12-19 b.He ended up in England, as it was the usual punishment desti- ground, the prophets saw misfor- tory of the Ten Cities would be Wednesday: 1 Cor 7:25-31 Ps 45:11- nation for Greeks. tunes, such as those rising from outside Jewish lands today. 12,14-17 Lk 6:20-26 c.He ended up in Belgium, where his lack of Flemish canceled out the people’s misconceived for- He frees a man of a speech Thursday: Nm 21:4b-9 Ps 78:1-2, his oratory. eign alliances and flirtations with impediment. Further, the man can 34-38 Phil 2:6-11 Jn 3:13-17 paganisms that prompted inva- hear. This story is more than a Friday: 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22b-27 Ps sions from the outside, as the reporting of a miracle, as mar- 84:3-6, 8, 12 Jn 19:25-27 result of a human decision to velous as it was. It is a report of ANSWERS: Saturday: 1 Cor 10:14-22 Ps 116:12- ignore God. These misfortunes the fact that the man was able, 1.a, 2.c, 3.c, 4.a, 5.b, 6.b, 7.c, 8.a, 9.b, 10.a, 11.c, 12.b, 13.b, 14.a did not come because God willed after the miracle, because of the 13, 17-18 Lk 6:43-49 SEPTEMBER 10, 2006 COMMENTARY 15 When Christ returns in glory, there will be the Last Judgment

Why do some TV evangelists say Jesus despaired of ever attaining politi- is called millenarianism. The pre- Catholic Church says that at the will come down from heaven and will cal supremacy and the conclusion millennialists maintain the 1,000- Second Coming, when Christ reign in this world for 1,000 years? S.C., was drawn that God would even- THAT’S year reign will follow the Second returns in glory, there will be the South Bend tually intervene, destroy Israel’s Coming of Christ. The post-mil- Last Judgment. The Last enemies and set up his kingdom A GOOD lennialists say the 1,000-year Judgment will reveal that God’s The idea of a future 1,000- on earth. reign precedes and prepares the justice triumphs over all the year period of blessedness or a The New American Bible way for the Second Coming. injustices committed by his crea- millennium is found in apocalyp- reminds us that apocalyptic litera- QUESTION E. Livingstone says millenari- tures. After the Last Judgment, tic literature, such as the Book of ture, such as the Book of anism is seen in the early church the righteous will reign for ever Revelation in the New Testament, Revelation, employs symbolic among the heretical gnostics and with Christ, glorified in body and the Book of Daniel in the Old language that is not to be taken Montanists. But as emphasis was soul. Testament and the Jewish book of literally. For example, the Book over, Satan is released to seduce put on the worldly pleasures the Enoch not contained in the Bible. of Revelation pictures Jesus as a the nations. With the pagan saints would enjoy for 1,000 Apocalyptic literature was lamb with seven horns and seven nations, Satan invades Jerusalem, years, a revulsion against mil- popular in Jewish and Christian eyes. Literally this may seem like but God hurls Satan into a pool lenarianism began with the circles from B.C. 200 to A.D. an ugly picture, but symbolically of burning sulphur forever. Christian theologian Origen and 200. Apocalypse means a “revela- the seven horns show Jesus’ uni- The New American Bible says was completed by St. Augustine Today’s Catholic welcomes ques- tion” or “unveiling.” It claims to versal power and the seven eyes this period of 1,000 years is not of Hippo. Later at the time of the tions from readers to pose to reveal things normally hidden his perfect knowledge. The num- to be taken literally. It symbolizes Protestant Reformation, the Father Richard Hire, Father and to unveil the future. The bers used are also not to be taken the long period of time between Anabaptists, the Bohemian and Michael Heintz, Father Mark apocalyptic writers directed their literally, but symbolically. For the chaining up of Satan (a sym- Moravian Brethren were mil- Gurtner and the Office of attention towards the end of example, four equals the world, bol for Christ’s Resurrection — lenarians. In Germany the mil- Worship. Please e-mail your things and to the destiny of the six means imperfection, seven is victory over death and the forces lenarian view was advocated by questions to [email protected] world in general. totality or perfection and the of evil) and the end of the world. the Pietist movement of the 17th- fwsb.org or mail them to Today’s F. Cross says apocalyptic liter- number 1,000 refers to immensi- During this time God’s people 18th centuries. In the 19th centu- Catholic, That’s A Good ature began because of Israel’s ty. share in the glorious reign of ry, millenarian ideas arose in Question, P.O. Box 11169, Fort conflicts with other nations and Chapter 20 of the Book of God, which is present to them in England and the United States Wayne, IN 46856. Include your the conviction that trust in mili- Revelation speaks of the 1,000- virtue of their baptism — victory among the Irvingites, the name, city and an e-mail address tary power was useless. As Israel year reign. An angel seizes Satan over death and sin. Plymouth Brethren and the or phone number so we can con- continued to be subjected to for- and chains him up for 1,000 The practice of interpreting Adventists. tact you if necessary. Anonymity eign domination, e.g., Babylon, years. When the 1,000 years is the Book of Revelation literally The new Catechism of the will be preserved upon request. Persia, Greece, Syria, Rome, it concerning the 1,000-year reign SCRIPTURE SEARCH Leaving things in God’s capable hands By Patricia Kasten Gospel for September 10, 2006 hen you trust God, you Mark 7:31-37 will find he sometimes Following is a word search based on the Gospel reading Wgives you very good for Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B: a things. This may sound obvious, EVERYDAY CATHOLIC man with speech and hearing impediments. The words but it’s not something we always can be found in all directions in the puzzle. THERESA A. THOMAS easily believe. Think about it. TYRE SIDON GALILEE When someone says, “We’ll leave DECAPOLIS TO HIM MAN it (a situation) in God’s hands,” DEAF IMPEDIMENT LAY HIS HAND EARS TOUCHED TONGUE what do you usually think? “only” slept in until 7 a.m. Then I fully chose a detoxifying mud HEAVEN EPHPHATA BE OPENED The phrase is a resignation to realized that 7 a.m. California time bath, which promised to “rid the SPOKE PLAINLY TO TELL DONE God’s will, no doubt, but usually was really 10 a.m. Indiana time. body of chemical toxins.” Perfect ALL THINGS MAKES SPEAK indicates expecting the worst. Alleluia! No wonder I felt so after the months of chemo. “Uncle Mort is so ill. There’s noth- refreshed. And so began a luxurious day SPOKE PLAINLY ing we can do. We’ll leave it in That morning David had to at the spa. I must tell you this. Old God’s hands.” Or “The hurricane drive to Los Angeles for business. habits die hard. Later on, when I I JFALLTH I NGS is scheduled to hit the coast. We I had planned on going with him. approached the pristine private MTDEFAEDETPG have no recourse. We’ll leave it in “Don’t come with me,” he said, pool, clear and blue, surrounded POAEARSENODA God’s hands.” It’s almost as if gently, “It will be so boring to wait by a fountain and perfectly mani- ETNBCVNNKHEL we’re saying that if we trust God for me in the city.” cured flowerbeds and shrubs, I DEAOMAKES I H I he’ll just bungle it. We must con- “Well, what do I do?” I asked. instinctively selected a place near ILANOLPPIMCL trol things ourselves. “Theresa,” he said slowly as the shallow end, where I could MLNJOLTONGUE Well, guess what? Sometimes though explaining a difficult con- keep a good eye on the kids. But ENEVAEHELOOE leaving a situation in God’s hands cept to a simple-minded child, “we wait! I was alone. I could choose NLS I DONBJ I TR produces a result so great and are at a spa and resort.” He empha- any place I desired. TWNAMAKAEPSY amazing and indescribably won- sized the words “spa” and “resort.” So I turned my lounge chair KLAYH I SHANDT derful that you couldn’t possibly “Do what people at a spa and around to face the bright sun and have come up with it yourself. In resort do.” for the first time in at least a year, YEPHPHATANBS my case, “putting things in God’s “What do they do?” I asked and inhaled deeply and calmly. The © 2006 Tri-C-A Publications hands” gave me precious time wondered. My only conception of kids were safe and well cared for. I with my husband that would never a spa thus far was escaping to the was relaxed. David was coming Protestant congregations and 57 have happened had I tried to con- bathroom, turning on the bathroom soon to get me. I was in remission. percent of African-American trol things myself. Let me explain. tub water faucet strongly enough Life was good. DAVIDSON Protestant congregations consider After my recovery from cancer, to drown out the commotion out- By the time David returned to “spreading the faith” a high priori- my husband David wanted me to side, and hope to get to sit, in the take me to dinner I was as loose as CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 ty. It is a high priority for only 12 go with him to California. I almost steam, with a magazine for maybe taffy. The next day we explored percent of mainline Protestant con- said no because I was terrified to 10 minutes. My husband handed the beautiful town of Rancho that requires them to become gregations and only 6 percent of fly. I prayed about it, and felt God me a menu of options printed on Mirage and enjoyed the pool. We involved in other people’s reli- Catholic parishes. Although 39 per- was asking me to go with him. It elegant paper and smiled. went shopping. We worked out in gious lives. cent of conservative Protestant con- was the least I could do after all As I read the menu my eyes the fitness center together. We I turned to Nancy Ammerman’s gregations and 12 percent of the support David had given me. I widened. “Facial, body wrap, played golf and took walks. Like new book, “Pillars of Faith,” for African-American Protestant con- took a leap of faith and said okay, detoxifying mud wrap, fitness cool water in the desert to a dehy- data on the extent to which evan- gregations sponsor local evangel- telling myself that God would get equipment, sauna, pool, manicure, drated man was this trip for us. gelization has taken root in ism activities, only 6 percent of us there and back. Here’s a little essential oils, aromatherapy, fresh Praise God for “leaving it in his Catholic parishes. Ammerman mainline Protestant congregations peek at what happened to me fruit, flavored water ...” I was hands.” I would have missed this compares mainline Protestant, con- and only 3 percent of Catholic when I put things in God’s capable delirious with the thought of the precious time with my husband if I servative Protestant and African- parishes do. hands. possibilities. “These are expen- hadn’t overcome my fear of flying American Protestant congregations Thus, it seems that evangeliza- First, we survived the flight. sive,” I began, but David immedi- and trusted God. I simply ask with Catholic and Orthodox parish- tion has not yet taken hold in very That was amazing enough. I had- ately cut me off. “Theresa, fill up you, what are your fears prevent- es on a number of issues. Two many parishes. Has it taken hold n’t really thought about what we your day,” he said, “We can ing? issues relate to evangelization. in your parish? If it has, your would actually do in California splurge this once.” Church leaders were asked if parish is out in front of many oth- once we got there. I didn’t expect Then he kissed my forehead “spreading the faith” is a high pri- ers on this matter. If it has not, I’m us living through the landing. But and left. At first I just sat there, Theresa A.Thomas is the mother of ority and if their congregations or willing to bet there is some resist- we did. Once that was settled, I frozen on the bed. Then I burst nine children and a member of parishes sponsor any programs or ance to the language and/or the decided a good night’s rest was in into laughter, and, turning my St. Mary of the Annunciation activities related to evangelism. behavioral expectations associated order. I woke to discover I had attention back to the menu, I care- Parish in Bristol. Three-quarters of conservative with evangelization. 16 COMMENTARY SEPTEMBER 10, 2006 Bowling in heaven: Keeping loved ones close

s children, my siblings and I pretended that thun- 1,613 emergency calls made as the World Trade Center der meant Grandpa Jim was bowling in heaven. burned. I can’t imagine the bittersweet pang of hearing AIf it was extra loud, we would gleefully declare, the voice of a deceased loved one — so distinct, so inti- “Strike!” mate, so lively. TWENTY SOMETHING When my grandfather died, my mom was 19 years Catholics believe in the sanctity of life from the old. She wrote down some memories of him to share womb to the tomb and every blessed moment in BY CHRISTINA CAPECCHI with her future children. It worked; growing up, between. We are called to both defend and celebrate Grandpa Jim captivated our imagination and evoked our life. That includes celebrating your own life, being gen- admiration. tle with yourself, silencing that critical inner voice when ber a person’s admirable traits and live them out. His picture is perched in the corner of Grandma’s liv- you stare in the mirror. I spoke with a bereaved mother, Patty, who’s been ing room, across from the fire- Young adults often take doing just that. Her 11-year-old son Jacob was abducted place. He is a steady presence — life for granted. We fly nearly 17 years ago. Since then, the math teacher has black hair, a freckled face and along, feeling invincible. given educational speeches, founded a support group bright eyes — smiling down on “Instantly, we learned to appreciate But one sight makes me and persuaded the passage of federal legislation to pro- our gatherings. pause: a roadside memorial. tect children. When my brother, Tony, grad- A cross and bouquet staked Patty told me her motivation: “I’m fighting for Jacob uated as valedictorian this spring, life — every little thing. I couldn’t hug in the ground serve as a and the world he knew and believed in — and it was Mom pinned a tie tack on him sober reminder. Life can good.” that her dad wore when he my kids enough that whole year.” end in the jerk of a wheel, The church is bound by a communion of saints: St. accomplished the same feat. the blink of an eye. Paul, Mother Teresa, Aunt Helen, Grandpa Jim and us Grandpa was right there with JOE HODGES, FIREFIGHTER FROM STATEN ISLAND My hope is that each pilgrims on earth, striving to do them proud. Tony. roadside memorial repre- I wonder what moments bring loved ones back for The bitter reality of death is sents a tiny fraction of an others — when they smell a pipe, when they lick the that the loss never ends. But if ongoing tribute, that stories mixing beaters, when they shoot the moon in cards, we do our part, neither do the continually spill out, pro- when the Cubs play the Cardinals. memories. voking laughter and sustaining a spirit. “She would’ve And when it storms, my grandpa Jim knocks those Five years ago, nearly 3,000 Americans died in an loved this play.” “He would’ve loathed this policy.” pins down. attack that shook our country to its core. Fathers, Last spring, I took a basilica tour. When the leader fiancés and friends were lost. Sons and daughters. collected our lunch money, she paused by a priest. Joe Hodges, 54, a firefighter from Staten Island, Without hesitating, the woman sitting beside me, Ruth, served at Ground Zero. Its impact was profound, he told jumped up and paid for him. “Isn’t your birthday com- me. “Instantly, we learned to appreciate life — every lit- ing up, Father?” she asked. When Ruth returned, she tle thing. I couldn’t hug my kids enough that whole told me, “That’s what Bill would’ve done.” Bill, I Christina Capecchi is a graduate student at Northwestern year.” learned, is her deceased husband. University in Evanston, Ill. E-mail her at New York City officials recently released the tapes of What a beautiful, model response to death, to remem- [email protected].

Queen Jezebel fostered the worship Meet The Priest of the pagan god Baal Father Richard Hire Why is Queen Jezebel considered so exported palms, figs, olives, pome- Ordained to the priesthood: wicked? granates, plums, almonds, myrrh May 30, 1970 and roses. They even developed Pastor, Queen of Peace, Mishawaka ueen Jezebel is the wife of dentistry, for a skull was found King Ahab of Israel (B.C. with teeth held in place by gold Q874-853) who was the son wire. At Sidon you can see the HIRE What was the primary influence on and successor of King Omri of ruined castle of St. Louis, a the- your decision to become a priest? Israel (B.C. 885-874). This queen ater, two khans or inns, two HISTORY I was interested in religion, has even lent her name to the mosques and a hill of shells used English dictionary. A “jezebel” is FATHER RICHARD HIRE wanted to be close to Christ, and to make purple dye. There is also I enjoyed the Mass. an impudent, shameless or aban- the Sea Castle, built by the doned woman. Crusaders, that was formerly the Why do you like Queen Jezebel was the daugh- site of a temple of Melkart, the ter of Ethbaal, the king of the the marriage of Ahab and Jezebel being a priest? Phoenician Hercules. from Tyre brought great wealth to Sidonians in Phoenicia or modern When Jezebel became queen, You deal Lebanon. The term “Sidonians” Samaria and the kingdom of Israel. What is your favorite reading material? she fostered the worship of the Collaboration between Phoenicia with all types often includes the inhabitants of pagan Canaanite god Baal and of people of Who is your favorite author? the Phoenician coast, including the and Israel made economic sense brought into Israel 450 prophets of because Israel could supply agri- different ages Travel, history, biblical ancient cities of Tyre and Sidon. Baal whom she supported. Ahab at important Ethbaal is mentioned in cultural products like corn, wine, archaeology, plays, dictionaries erected an altar to Baal in the tem- oil and balsam. Along with this moments of and encyclopedias; William Phoenician inscriptions and ple of Baal, which he built in their life, like Assyrian literature. economic alliance came the infil- Shakespeare. Samaria and also made a sacred tration of paganism, but this hap- baptisms, schooling, first The coastal city of Tyre, 50 pole. Then Jezebel tried to do Communions, weddings, illness- miles south of Beirut, means pened elsewhere. For example, the What do you think is the best part of away with the worship of the true ruler of Damascus in Syria set up es, crises, funerals. You also have being Catholic? “rock.” Phoenician purple dye God Yahweh and wanted to exter- more time to be close to God. originated in Tyre. Carpenters a stela to Tyre’s pagan god minate the prophets of Yahweh. Melkart, the same deity worshiped The Catholic Church is where from Tyre built palaces for Kings When Naboth of Jezreel refused to Do you have a special interest or you receive the true word of God David and Solomon, as well as the by Queen Jezebel. sell his land, Jezebel engineered B. Metzger mentions that, hobby? and the real graces of the sacra- Temple in Jerusalem. L. Keen his murder so Ahab could acquire ments that help you get to heav- mentions the superb Roman ruins when Israel was exposed to I like world travel, because I the land. Jezebel’s actions stirred Phoenician culture, a cosmopolitan en. at Tyre that include a temple to the up the wrath of Elijah, the prophet can visit places of the Bible and pagan god Baal, cisterns, a tri- court society emerged at Samaria church history. I also collect edu- of Yahweh, and she tried to do where Ahab built an ivory house. What is your favorite prayer or scriptur- umphal arch, a chariot racing away with him too. Father John cational materials on these al passage? course for 20,000 spectators, a Excavations at Samaria revealed places. McKenzie says Jezebel was a some 500 fragments of ivory, square theater, a 4th century basili- strong-willed woman with a pow- The Hail Mary and “Love one ca built on the site of a former many carved in Phoenician style. another as I have loved you.” erful influence on Ahab. It seems Ahab eventually was killed in Do you have a pet? temple to the pagan god Melkart, that Ahab had little interest in reli- baths, a cemetery, an aqueduct, battle by an archer. Ahab is men- No, but my family lives on a How do you prefer to be addressed by gion and let Jezebel do as she tioned by King Shalmaneser III of lake where I can experience a lot ornate sarcophagi and a large mar- wished. laity? ble stone on which Jesus is said to Assyria as one of the allied kings of wildlife. J. Pritchard mentions that Tyre at the battle of Karkar in B.C. 853 Father Dick have sat during his visit to Tyre. and Sidon were wealthy and pow- There is also a Crusader cathedral B.C. Jezebel was later killed when What do you like to do for relaxation? erful through their producing and King Jehu of Israel (B.C. 843-816) of the 12th century where the Travel and spend time at the selling luxury goods of the highest demanded a few men to push her kings of Jerusalem were crowned. quality. The Phoenicians were lake. The coastal city of Sidon, 28 out of the palace window. Jehu is sought after as partners in political pictured on the Black Obelisk of miles south of Beirut, means and commercial alliances. Thus “fish.” L. Keen says these people Shalmaneser III of Assyria. SEPTEMBER 10, 2006 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 17

CITY WALK PROMOTES RAISING FUNDS FOR SCHOOL WELLNESS CITY WALK is sponsoring “Raising Funds for School Wellness” for prekindergarten through college institutions. Schools in Indiana can earn $9 for every $10 pledged. The 2nd annual Get Fit. Stay Fit.1 Mile/5K/10K event will be held Saturday, Oct. 21, at New Haven High School and will include a tasting party with “good choice” food samples from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Admission is $15 for individual and $55 for a family of four or more. For information, Sports visit the Web site at www.city-walk.org or contact Kerri Zurbach at [email protected]. KNIGHTS’ GOLF OUTING BENEFITS Raiders, Panthers remain unbeaten ST. MARY’S SOUP KITCHEN in second week of CYO football

BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN read 30-0. Dan Rodenbeck • Bubba Dahm 1-yard run chalked up a pair of touchdowns • Conner Friesner added 4/5 for the winners. Quarterback Eric extra points FORT WAYNE — At press time, Sorg had another and Carl Deiser, Defensively, the Panthers got three of the four winning the fourth. two interceptions from Ryan Catholic Youth Organization After last week’s loss to St. Thison and another from Michael (CYO) coaches had checked in John the Baptist, Fort Wayne, Karp. The St. Charles Cardinals with highlights from Sunday, JAT head coach Jerry Niezer said, (1-1) are coached by Mike Sept. 3. “Now we know what we need to Herald, Mike Eddy, Jeff Woods The Raiders from St. John work on this week. They (St. and Troy Woods this season. New Haven remained undefeated John) were a very good team, as they beat St. Jude 16-0. Nick very well coached, very quick, More scores McCarthy scored both touch- and very well prepared.” downs this week with a 4-yard JAT must have worked on the from week one run in the first quarter and a 13 right things and Niezer was yarder in the third. Greg At Zollner Stadium in Fort PROVIDED BY OUR LADY OF GOOD HOPE PARISH pleased everyone saw lots of Wayne, St. John, Fort McCarthy kicked both extra playing time in this week’s win. Our Lady of Good Hope Parish hosted its second Annual points. Wayne/Benoit blanked the JAT He hopes to carry the momentum team 32-0. Defensively, Josh Pranger had into next week when they face Charity Golf Outing, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus two quarterback sacks and recov- Second-year coach Andy St. John New Haven (2-0). Lebamoff’s Panthers defeated Council 12417, on July 9. Again this year, the recipient was ered a fumble in the fourth quar- The unbeaten St. Vincent ter. Alex Wharton caused a fum- Queen of Angels/Precious Blood the St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen, which has been a long-stand- Panthers were victorious again, by a score of 42-0. ble in the opening quarter, which this time over St. Charles stomp- was recovered by Greg In his rookie season as head ing beacon of hope in the community by serving meals to an ing them 38-0 in the 2:30 game. coach, Patrick Joley’s St. Jude McCarthy. St. Jude is now 0-2. The talented, Evan Feichter was average of 1,200 individuals a day. In addition to the 52 Also at Zollner Stadium, the Eagles lost 19-12 to the Cardinals busy again gelling offensively from St. Charles. golfers who participated in the outing, donations were defensive coordinators for the with the signal caller, Patrick JAT team, Andy Niezer and Eric In other scores: St. John, New Ryan. Scoring was as follows: Haven, beat Holy Cross 36-8; St. received from more than 20 local businesses and individuals. Dorman, did a fine job shutting • Feichter, 88-yard pass from out Queen of Angels/Precious John, Fort Wayne, beat Sts. JAT Pictured above is Our Lady of Good Hope pastor, Father Ryan 32-0; St. Vincent beat Queen of Blood (0-2) and leading JAT to • Feichter, 15-yard run Mark Gurtner, center, presenting a check for $2,205 to its first victory of the season. All Angels 42-0; and St. Charles beat • Russal Coonan, 3-yard run St. Jude 19-12. Diane Day, director of the St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen. Also of the scoring was done in the • Feichter, 37-yard pass from first half when the scoreboard pictured from left, are Father Phillip Widmann, pastor of St. Ryan Mary Parish, Tony Henry, pastoral associate, and Mike Desch, Grand Knight of Council 12417, right. ICCL kicks off season SOUTH BEND — The Inter-City And the St. Anthony-St. Joseph Catholic League (ICCL) opened Panthers beat the Holy Cross- its official football season on Christ the King Crusaders, 16-8. Sunday, Sept. 3, with games Sean Hart scored on a 8-yard run, played at Marian and Saint and also threw for 53-yard strike Joseph’s high schools. The follow- to Peter Gillis to lead the Panthers ing varsity, seventh-and-eighth- to victory. Tyler Sorocco kicked grade results were posted on the two extra points in the win. Your Theirs ICCL Web site. Connor Demarais scored on a 8- Change Life...by Changing The Mishawaka Catholic Saints yard run, with A.J. Fitzpatrick won over the St. Matthew Blazers, kicking the extra point in the loss. Sharing Meadows, a Christian community for other abled adults, needs a few 22-18. Tim Wilson scored two The B-team results for the fifth compassionate, loving people to live in the homes with two residents, providing touchdowns, one on a 75-yard- and sixth grade teams reported the kick-off return, to lead the Saints. following results from games companionship and supervision while teaching daily living skills. 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Mike Swift also scored, kick-off return was the lone score with Ryan Wobbe adding the extra or email [email protected] for Holy Family. point. 18 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC SEPTEMBER 10, 2006 O’Toole) who takes the dog to Scotland where the collie escapes and attempts the impossibly long Book lets beauties of the faith MOVIE trek back home. Writer-director Charles Sturridge has assembled a CAPSULES fine, mostly English cast, including Edward Fox, Kelly MacDonald and or relationship with God shine NEW YORK (CNS) – Following is a Jemma Redgrave, and two appeal- ing youngsters, Mason and Hester recent capsule review issued Odgers. The scenic vistas are We all know as they advance through grades 1 to BY YORK YOUNG breathtaking and the story appeal- not, and 8. All eighth graders by the U.S. Conference of ing, making this fine family view- Powers in Catholic Catholic Bishops’ Office for ing, though discerning adults may hat would you remem- doesn’t pre- schools feel be bothered by a disjointed narra- ber and talk about if tend it was. like the Film and Broadcasting. tive, some plot turns that defy you were the last Good old kings and W credulity, and an awkwardness in Catholic in America? I suppose living the queens of the both script and direction that places that’s kind of an unusual ques- God-fear- mountain, “Crossover” (Sony) Urban drama about lifelong it several notches below the classic tion. And not because being the ing (and even though Detroit friends Cruise and Tech — 1943 MGM version. A brief last would put us in an unusual that term they know — a college-bound basketball prodigy sequence of Lassie being beaten situation, but because we don’t, need not perhaps (Wesley Jonathan) with med-school with a belt, a nongraphic scene nowadays, think that there is any- always because they ambitions and a high-school where the miners urinate to throw thing unique about our life in the be know — they dropout (Anthony Mackie) with some hunting dogs off the scent of church. inter- will get knocked dreams of his own — who enter an an escaping fox, some mildly crass As we march through the early preted back down to the underground “streetball” tourna- language, some mild violence and part of the 21st century, too often nega- low spot on the ment run by a smooth-talking pro- the death of a dog. The USCCB we Catholics feel so comfortable in tive- totem pole in high moter (Wayne Brady) to dethrone Office for Film & Broadcasting our American skins we don’t let the ly) school. the league’s cocky star player classification is A-I — general beauties of the faith or our relation- life Children often (Phillip Champion), jeopardizing patronage. The Motion Picture ship with God shine through. That’s has think going through Cruise’s promising future. Written Association of America rating is a pity. its school is the worst and directed by Preston A. PG. Eddie Ryan got me focusing on thing possible. But Whitmore II, the film is commend- these thoughts recently. You proba- once grown, and able in its endorsement of educa- bly don’t know Eddie yet. He’s the having to deal with “This Film Is Not Yet Rated” (IFC) tion and integrity over money and Lively but disjointed and ulti- boy coming of age in John R. chal- the real-world issues fame, but, some energetic hoop mately unconvincing documentary Powers’ Catholic American novel lenges and moments of money, work and sequences aside, the effort is that sets out to expose biases and “The Last Catholic in America” when our very souls are put to the doing the right thing in weighed down by a trite, tired and inconsistencies in the ratings ($12.95). Though originally pub- test. complicated situations, looking predictable script. Some sexual process of the Motion Picture lished in 1973, Loyola Press In Eddie, Powers uses the young back on childhood presents a new- content, including a subplot involv- Association of America, the film released it recently in its Loyola boy’s fears, foibles and sometimes found perspective. Powers excel- ing an out-of-wedlock pregnancy, industry’s lobbying organization, Classic Series, a great Catholic fun, encountering characters of all lently captures both sides in this lewd dance and cheerleading arguing that the ratings board treats publishing effort that brings some types — stern priests, cruel (exag- novel — the stress many kids feel moves, suggestive wardrobe, spo- sexual content more stringently great Catholic writing to a public geratively so) nuns, conniving while growing up, and the affection radic crude language and humor than violence, curbs the freedom of awash in narcissistic, Mammon- neighborhood boys and calculating that bubbles forth when looking and an instance of profanity. The independent filmmakers, favors the driven, sex-filled novels that men- (but some nice) girls — to give a back and seeing that it wasn’t so USCCB Office for Film & big studios and applies double stan- tion God about once every 100 portrayal of what it was like to bad. Broadcasting classification is A-III dards to homosexual themes. books or so. And when God is part grow up when Catholics stuck Other novels in the Loyola — adults. The Motion Picture Filmmaker Kirby Dick hires a pri- of the picture, we get drivel like together because non-Catholics Classic Series so far include Association of America rating is vate investigator to uncover the “The Da Vinci Code.” would rarely stick up for you when “Helena,” by Evelyn Waugh; “The PG-13. identities of the MPAA board mem- Powers, who wrote “Last the going got rough. Devil’s Advocate,” by Morris L. bers (anonymous parents from Catholic” and a couple of other When it comes to the faith, West; “In This House of Brede,” by everyday walks of life), but his novels about growing up Catholic Powers does an excellent job re- Rumer Godden, “Mr. Blue,” by “Lassie” (Roadside/Samuel premise is undermined by most of in the 1950s captured the urban creating the times. In one chapter, Myles Connelly; “Saint Francis,” Goldwyn) Handsome adaptation of Eric his illustrative clips which, if any- Catholic parish spectacularly in this he recounts the fears of a 7 year old by Nikos Kazantzakis; and others. Knight’s original novel, “Lassie thing, seem to indicate that the effort. With a sense of humor that making his first confession — a Loyola is even interested in your Come Home,” about an impover- movies from which they derive helps keep us all in place vis-à-vis fear that can be related to by all thoughts, soliciting suggestions for ished Yorkshire mining family well deserved their restrictive rat- God and our role in his creation, who have made that first examina- other Catholic novels to reprint: e- (Samantha Morton, John Lynch ings on the levels of sex, violence readers will smile at times, have a- tion of conscience. Meanwhile, for mail and Jonathan Mason) in World War or language. The USCCB Office ha moments and perhaps even rem- readers who went to Catholic ele- [email protected]. II that reluctantly sells its beloved for Film & Broadcasting classifica- inisce on days of yore. mentary schools, they will recog- dog to a rich nobleman (Peter tion is L — limited adult audience. Was it all peaches and cream? nize the change in hierarchy of kids Why do we make prayer so hard?

on” our prayer life as if it were divorced place. Think of how we nurture our other from the rest of our life. relationships. One thing I am quite sure of is THE Having said that, let’s ask ourselves how that very few of us talk to our friends with we define prayer. What is our routine? Is canned, already composed words. CUTTING prayer saying the daily rosary or rattling off To develop a good relationship with our favorite prayers over and over? Is prayer someone we must spend time with that per- for us reading the Bible or other spiritual son and share about our lives, our joy and EDGE books? What is our normal ritual? Do we try pain, our hopes and dreams. We talk about SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC to sit or kneel down for a certain amount of what is happening in each one’s life and our time and struggle to chase all thoughts, other thought of that other person is not limited to than God, from our minds? our physical presence together. here are literally hundreds of books Do we see prayer mostly as an obligation Why should our relationship with God be written on prayer and how to pray. or “putting in our time” with God? Imagine a that much different? Why do we try all kinds TLots of people spend more time woman who gives her husband 15 minutes a of prayer methods? Somehow we often look reading about prayer than time actually YAYOUNG ADULT PERSPECTIVES day. During this time she reads the same stuff at the saints and measure our prayer by praying. Why do you suppose that is? The to him. When she is finished she does not theirs. We often fail to recognize that that ! people buying these books obviously see think about him again until the next 15- much of their prayer was basic conversation prayer as a value but find it difficult. minute “appointment.” Their relationship with God. They simply, but profoundly, made centering prayer, etc., but we should never On a recent retreat I received an insight would probably soon become boring and God the center of their lives. neglect this regular conversation with God. on this matter of prayer and why we value it unfulfilled. Often our prayer becomes monotonous or And don’t forget, it is okay to talk to God at while at same time we seem to avoid it. A I think this often happens in our relation- boring so we give up. It doesn’t have to be other times during the day. Pretend you are reason could be that many of us still operate ship with God. We try to carve out some time that way. I think that the best thing each of us calling him on your cell phone. out of the Greek understanding of life split for him, successfully or unsuccessfully, dur- can do to deepen our own relationship with into body and soul. We tend to divide our ing our day and then often do not think about God is to set a realistic amount of time for lives into two categories, spiritual life and God again until we are in church or at our prayer each day and use it to share with God Sister Margie Lavonis,CSC, a former campus our normal life. We see our spiritual life as next prayer period. the ordinariness of our lives, including our minister and vocation director, works for the separate from our everyday life and fail to Prayer is meant to nourish our relationship thoughts and feelings. It is our time to be real Sisters of the Holy Cross communications integrate both parts of ourselves. We “work with God and not be limited to a time or with God. We can learn and do meditation, department. [email protected]. SEPTEMBER 10, 2006 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 19 REST IN PEACE Fort Wayne Eileen R.Fagan, 81, Gertrude Erhardt, 61, HAT S APPENING John M.Koenig, 89, St.Elizabeth Ann St.Monica W ’ H ? Seton Our Lady of Good Mary Byers, 86, St.Bavo Hope Granger WHAT’S HAPPENING carries announcements about upcoming events in the diocese. Send in your New Carlisle Robert Pfleiderer, 94, William R.Crone, 80, Charles L.Delph, 71, announcement at least two weeks prior to the event. Mail to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, St.Jude St.Pius X Fort Wayne 46856; or e-mail: [email protected]. Events that require an admission charge St.Stanislaus Kostka Theodore A.Ream, 81, Pamela K.Hahaj, 48, South Bend or payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please Our Lady of Good St.Pius X Sister Josephine call our advertising sales staff to purchase space. Hope Huntington Callahan, CSC, 89, Doyne L.Ferris, 82, Ronald D.Bauer, 59, Our Lady of Loretto information call The Natural St.Charles Borromeo St.Mary St. Therese Fall Festival Knights plan spaghetti dinner Harriet T.Nowicki, 91, Family Planning program office South Bend — The Knights of Fort Wayne — St. Therese Mishawaka Christ the King Parish, 2304 Lower Huntington at (574) 234-5411 or Evelyn at Columbus Council 5521, 61533 Linda Kay Schuman, 50, St.Jude Norbert J.Skoner, 82, Rd., will have a fall festival on St. Vincent at (574) 389-9634 S. Ironwood Dr., will have a Yoder after 1 p.m. Individual appoint- St.Joseph Saturday, Sept. 9, from 10 a.m. spaghetti dinner on Friday, Sept. Norma M.Anspach, 82, Connie J. to 11 p.m. Children’s games and ments for instruction can also be 15, from 5 to 7 p.m. Adults $6, St.John the Baptist Elizabeth R.Cousins, Quackenbush, 61, food booths open until 4:30 p.m. arranged. children (5-12) $3. Dinner 74, St.Bavo St.Aloysius Madeline’s Toybox will perform includes spaghetti, salad, garlic at noon and 3:30 p.m. Auction at Jewels from the treasure chest toast and coffee. Carry-out avail- 1 p.m. and bingo from noon to 3 Fort Wayne — A bookclub will able. p.m. and 50/50 cash raffle and meet at a local coffee house once other prizes. Dinner grilled from a month beginning Sept. 18, and Fall festival sponsored by Harvest 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mass at 5 p.m. discuss and read excerpts from House followed by over 21 music and “The Treasury of Catholic Kendallville — Harvest House beverages until 11 p.m. Wisdom,” by Father John will sponsor a fall festival, Hardon, SJ. Call (260) 422-2959 Wednesday, Sept. 27, at Traditional chicken dinner or e-mail justadorehim@hot- Immaculate Conception Parish. Ege — A traditional fried chick- mail.com for information. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and en and ham dinner will be held at Mass will be at 11 a.m. followed Immaculate Conception Parish, Vendors needed for craft bazaar by lunch, entertainment and door County Road 400S, four miles Fort Wayne — The Bishop prizes. Tickets are $10 and need west of Laotto, on Sunday, Sept. Dwenger Music Boosters have to be reserved by Sept. 18 to Rita 10, from noon to 5 p.m. Bingo, openings for the craft bazaar to at (260) 347-4114. games, raffles and drawing for be held on Saturday, Nov. 11. quilt. Call Terry Luebke at (260) 483- Christ Child Society begins clothe a 5750 for information. child campaign Charity luncheon held South Bend — Martin’s South Bend — The Daughters of Diocesan guitar workshop planned Supermarkets, Notre Dame Isabella Notre Dame Circle 572 Fort Wayne — Demystifying Credit Union and Teacher’s will hold their 59th annual chari- Guitar Chords will be held Credit Union will offer paper ty luncheon “Lavender and Saturday, Sept. 16, from 10 a.m. dolls for $1 to assist the Christ Lace” on Sept. 16 at noon at the to 12:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Child Society in purchasing Blue Heron at Blackthorn. Church. Designed for intermedi- clothing for underprivileged chil- Tickets are $25. Call (574) 287- ate and advanced players, the dren. The paper dolls will be 1487 for reservations by Friday, diocesan guitar workshop will available through September and Sept. 8. All proceeds benefit the teach you how chords are con- October. developmentally challenged of structed and how to read St. Joseph County. advanced chord symbols. The Knights plan Oktoberfest workshop will also put reference Fort Wayne — The Knights of Card party and luncheon planned materials in your hands that will Columbus Council #11043 will South Bend — The Altar/Rosary aid you in your journey to chord have an Oktoberfest on Saturday, Society of St. Casimir Parish, mastery. Register online at Oct. 14, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. 1308 W. Dunham, is sponsoring www.diocesefwsb.org/WOR- in the Most Precious Blood a card party on Sunday, Sept. 10, SHIP/musicians.htm or by mail. School gymnasium, 1529 at 1 p.m. A plate lunch and Cost is $15 per person. For fur- Barthold St. Tickets are $6 for dessert will be served. Donation ther information, contact Ken adults, $4 for children under 12. is $4 and tickets availabe at the Jehle at (260) 432-5113 ext. 325. door. Bring your own cards. Queen of Angels seeking crafters Alzheimer’s memory walk Fort Wayne — Queen of Angels Natural Family Planning classes Fort Wayne — The Alzheimer’s Parish will have a holiday bazaar South Bend/Elkhart — Natural Association will have a memory on Saturday, Nov. 11. Eight-foot ThruThru Family Planning classes will walk on Saturday, Sept. 9, at tables will rent for $25. Call begin on Tuesday, Sept. 5, from Foster Park. Call (260) 420-5547 (260) 484-2035 or (260) 436- 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday, Oct. 3, to register or make a donation. 5172 for information. from 7-9 p.m. in the first floor CCHRISTHRIST Education Center of Saint Joseph St. Anne Society plans luncheon Regional Medical Center-South South Bend — The St. Anne Bend. Classes in Spanish will Society will have a luncheon doesdoes ourour begin on Monday, Sept. 11, from card party on Sunday, Sept. 10, TRAVEL LOVERS 6-8 p.m. at the St. Vincent at 1 p.m. at Our Lady of Call: (574) 291-2923 Outreach Center in Elkhart. Hungary School. Doors open at comfortcomfort There is a $15 fee for the initial noon. Donation of $5. Bring Christmas in Nashville session. For registration and your own cards. Nov. 13-17 abound. Radio City Rockettes abound. Wed., Nov. 22 W/Lunch Shopping in Chicago Sat., Dec. 2 And Optional Display of Christmas

Trees From MEMORIAL CHAPEL Around The World National Shrine Of Since 1913 Mungovan & Sons Our Lady of Snows has always had the time. Belleview, IL & St. Louis 2114 S. Calhoun St. Dec. 9-10 Ft. Wayne, IN 46802 (260) 744-2114 NANCY SIARKOWSKI ©2005 MKJ Marketing 20 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC SEPTEMBER 10, 2006 I immigrated to the United States Hispanic ministers. 19 years ago, for the first six years, Asked what his goals are for I worked in a nursing home as a the year, he says, “My goals for HISPANIC housekeeper and 13 years in a fac- this year are to get to know all the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tory. I used to ask the Lord, ‘Why parishes, pastors, associate pastors, am I here?’ Finally, with the help youth coordinators, but most of the priests and brothers and sis- important, the Hispanic youth of says. “I have been collaborating as ters at St. Vincent’s I learned that the diocese. I want to work with a volunteer at St. Vincent’s for 15 the Lord has a plan for each of us them in all the activities I can and years serving the Lord and my and we just have to let ourselves provide assistance if any is need- brothers and sisters (Anglos and be led by his will.” ed. I need to see what the needs of Latinos). I have always had the each community are and how we desire for everyone to see each Humberto Delgado can be better suited to address other with the love that Jesus these needs at a parish and dioce- Christ commands without preju- A native of Aguascalientes, san level. dice or stereotypes because we are Mexico, Humberto Delgado came “Finally,” he says, “to organize one church in God’s eyes.” to South Bend when he was 13. diocesan events where the youth One “angel without wings” was He is the fifth child of a very close can come together and share Maria Pirrie, a fellow parishioner. family. SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC friendship, fun and ideas, but most They served together on a Christ “My family is a very devoted Shown with Enid Roman-De Jesus, center, director of Hispanic ministry important their faith and commit- Renews His Parish team. When Catholic family, and my mom has for the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, are Guadalupe Zepeta, left, ment to Christ.” the Office of Campus and Young a lot to do with it,” says Delgado. and Humberto Delgado, right, who recently joined the diocesan staff. Delgado heard about this job Adult Ministry, where Maria “She was my first religious educa- Zepeta works with Campus and Young Adult Ministry. Delgado works from Enid Roman-De Jesus coor- serves as a campus and young tion teacher and still is in a lot of with the diocesan Office of Hispanic Ministry. dinator of Hispanic ministry and adult minister, had a position open, aspects, especially spiritually.” former youth coordinator at St. Zepeta came right to mind and she Delgado began his new position Stephen’s Parish in South Bend. ate’s degree from Ivy Tech. Stephen Parish. He applied, was told her about the job. She applied as coordinator for Hispanic youth The group was practicing songs When St. Stephen’s closed, he interviewed and got the position. and was hired. ministry in August and is part of for an upcoming Mass and the continued to be involved at St. Finally, Delgado says with all “The Latino population is a the Office for Hispanic Ministry. music attracted him so he decided Adalbert’s where he currently sincerity, “I am taking this job young population (an average age “My job involves talking with to continue going to the meetings. belongs. There he is a co-coordina- very seriously. I think I am going of 36 according to the U.S. Census all the parishes in the diocese that “In that group I found a lot of tor for the young adult group and to be in a position to help the Bureau) and is growing fast, plus provide Hispanic ministries so that interesting things — friendships works closely with the youth Hispanic youth a lot, and they are most of us are Catholics. For this I can provide support and a com- that I have until this day, learning director of the parish. He helps going to see that the church is reason it is very important to be an mon vision to the youth groups in to better understand the word of with confirmation classes, youth worried about them and that the active part of our church,” says each parish. And if there is no God — and most importantly, I group sessions, Hispanic youth bishop is really interested in them Zepeta. youth group available, organizing gained a deeper spirituality and retreats and serves as a chaperone ... that their voice is important in Her goal for this first year is to the parish community to help start closeness to God,” says Delgado. for all the parish and diocesan the church and that it has great integrate more Catholic Latino one for their youth. I am also This group opened the door to youth group activities. He also value and power. I pray that God young adults in the programs that going to be working closely with service in the parish. “Through helped with encuentro on the and Our Lady of Guadalupe show the diocese already has established Young Adult Ministry so that we this group I started doing a lot of parish, diocesan and national lev- me the way and give me the wis- and try to implement others that can make better bridges for the service in my parish, becoming a els. dom not to let the Hispanic youth will be interesting to both Latinos transition from youth to young catechist, proclaimer of the word, Delgado has also been a student nor the church down.” and Anglos. adult activities.” member of the choir, and became in the ICLM program, which is the Both Zepeta and Delgado bring Zepeta has a lot of energy and Like Zepeta, involvement in involved in parish and diocesan Midwest Cultural Institute of the gifts of faith and enthusiasm to is very excited about her new posi- church is nothing new to Delgado. activities like the Bishop’s Young Leadership. This institute teaches the church of Fort Wayne-South tion. “I feel blessed,” she says. “I After high school, he was invited Adult Retreat,” he says. At the theology and pastoral practices Bend. The diocese will be never imagined that the Lord by his sister to join the young same time he worked on an associ- based on a cultural foundation for enriched by their presence. would put me in this place. When adult group at the former St. with the inactive Catholic. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The train- Wells of Hope asks each parish ing will also be offered in a two- TRAVEL HOME WELLS to be creative in how they identify part series from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on those who will be approached. Sept. 26 and Oct. 3 at the Catholic CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Parishes may contact all parish- center. A similar session will be WITH ioners in the parish, have a Sunday offered in South Bend with time Each participating parish priest, signup or look to their rosters to and date to be announced. The “KRESTA IN THE along with an appointed coordina- gather names of those to be visited. pastors will then take the training tor, will select those to be invited Father Erpelding notes that back to their respective parishes. to consider the training for the out- those visited will have left the In support of the process, AFTERNOON” reach team. Team members must church for a variety of reasons. beginning Ash Wednesday of demonstrate specific qualities such “There’s a lot of misinformation 2007, a diocesan-wide question as confidence in self and their and a lot of hurt out there. Some line, 1-800-BLESS ME, will be 5:00 TO 6:00 PM faith, nonjudgmental listening think they can’t be part of the available to ask trained religious skills, empathy and a desire to church community and that is not questions about the Catholic faith, share their faith with others. true,” he says. along with what the committee Gervaise Bastian says many As the relationship is built the termed a media campaign blitz on Catholics will feel under qualified team provides a safe and loving radio and television funded by a for this outreach ministry, but the ear for those in contention to “tell grant from Our Sunday Visitor. program “takes what God has their story,” says Sister Jolene, Following the campaign, the active given and provides transforming believing they become the wells of phase of Wells of Hope will com- power.” Those who consider the hope for those in search of the mence. training need not be heads of com- Living Water. “We won’t solve “There is no timeline,” says mittees, she says, adding, “We their problems but we can walk in Father Erpelding. “We’ll work invite all active Catholics and truth and love along with them.” with people at their own pace in don’t want to miss the quiet spirit Through nonjudgmental listen- building relationships. With that who would be a gentle listener.” ing and acceptance, healing is pos- comes conversion and commit- Following formal training, team sible as the wounded are invited ment.” members, in cooperation with their back into the church community. A Bringing inactive Catholics pastor, will contact those who are healing service is included and back into relationship with Christ currently away from the parish may be used at the discretion of through relationship with church community, reaching out by each parish to ritualize the process. community members is a lofty phone, notes and personal visits. Parish population will deter- goal for this diocese, one they “They’ll visit in twos, for moral mine the number of team members hope becomes an ongoing process. support,” adds Father Erpelding. needed as each parish adapts the The Wells of Hope mission will The committee has created a hand- process to its own needs. not only reach out to inactive Catholic Radio book to guide and support team Participants in the Wells of Hope Catholics but empower active members in developing the skills outreach can then feed into other Catholics in realizing their poten- needed to be present to their con- parish resources, such as the Re- tial to share the Gospel. As Father tacts as they reach out to them. Membering Church Program. “We Erpelding says wisely, “The 1450 AM Each step is modeled after hope the parishes can grow into a Gospel has the power to heal.” Jesus’ work with the woman at the ‘hospitality attitude,’” says Father well, says Kohrman, “We Erpelding. To contact us or to provide financial support: redeemerradio.com approached this by looking at how Two training sessions will be For more information on the Wells or Redeemer Radio, P.O. Box 5636, Fort Wayne, IN 46895 Jesus invited the Samaritan woman offered for the participating pas- of Hope please contact Ginny in and worked with her.” And con- tors. A day of training will be held Kohrman at (260) 422-4611 or e- fidentiality is key, adds Furge, at the Archbishop Noll Catholic mail [email protected] while establishing a relationship Center in Fort Wayne on Sept. 23, fwsb.org.