“You shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” – John 8:32 www.catholicfreepress.org VOL. 64, NO. 42 WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS, OCTOBER 16, 2015 ONE DOLLAR PER COPY INSIDE Haitian Apostolate celebrates 25th in Haiti Today By Tanya Connor He left Friday with Sister was received “very, very gra- Marie-Judith Dupuy, a Sister ciously.” Much is being accom- of St. Anne who directs “We didn’t go through cus- Planned Parenthood to plished in the Diocese of Les Worcester’s Haitian Apostolate, toms; we went to a diplomatic Cayes, Haiti, because of its give up money for fetal and a few other people. room in the airport,” an arrange- twinning with the Worcester He’d celebrated a 25th anni- ment Cardinal Langlois made, tissue Diocese, Bishop McManus said versary Mass for people here he said. The cardinal met them Page 3 Wednesday, upon returning Oct. 3 at St. Paul Cathedral. when they arrived in Les Cayes Consortium to honor from a visit there. He said he Cardinal Chibly Langlois, bish- at 10:30 p.m., and they had sup- has a list of 16 more parishes op of Les Cayes, wanted cele- per, he said. He stayed with the couple involved in schools needing the financial support of brations there too, so his people cardinal, and the others stayed Page 10 a twin parish here. celebrated with the Worcester at the Worcester Diocese’s mis- Red Mass Sunday; four to “It was like being on a retreat contingent last weekend. sion house. – it was very spiritually uplift- “The hospitality that the car- For Saturday’s anniver- be honored ing,” Bishop McManus said of dinal showed us was extraordi- sary celebration Our Lady of Page 10 his trip to celebrate the 25th nary,” Bishop McManus said. the Assumption Cathedral in PHOTO COURTESY OF SISTER MARIE-JUDITH DUPUY FEATURES anniversary of the dioceses’ “He’s a real gentleman and a Bishop McManus and Cardinal Chibly Langlois talk at lunch at twinning. great bishop.” He said the group the Sisters of St. Anne convent after Sunday’s 25th anniversary Turn to HAITIANS, Page 7 World Capsules...... 2 Mass at St. Anne Parish in Chardonnieres. Editorial...... 4 Commentary...... 5 Calendar...... 8 Entertainment ...... 9 Synod: Bible- IN BRIEF based presentation Catholics urged to join campaign of prayer, fasting Oct. 16-24 of God’s plan WASHINGTON (CNS) – Catholics are urged to join for family needed in prayer and fasting Oct. 16-24 for the conversion of By Cindy Wooden people and nations, peace in the world, a renewed culture of life in the United VATICAN CITY (CNS) – As members of the States and spiritual bless- Synod of Bishops concluded work on the second of ing on the Synod of three chapters in their working document, they con- Bishops on the family. The tinued to call for a tone and for language that is clear, 23rd International Week simple and encourages people to see it is possible to of Prayer and Fasting will live the vocation of marriage and family life. conclude its nine-day cam- At the same time, most of the synod’s 13 working paign with a eucharistic groups – formed according to language – asked for prayer vigil Oct. 24 from a greater use of Scripture in the synod’s text, includ- 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at ing examples of holy couples and Jesus’ interactions the Basilica of the National with a variety of family members such as parents who Shrine of the Immaculate asked him to heal their children. Conception in Washington Two groups said the working document, which for a day of prayer, speak- they are amending and planning to give to Pope ers, opportunities for the Francis, does not contain a concise definition of mar- sacrament of reconcilia- riage. “This is a serious defect,” said English Group D, tion and Mass. Maureen led by Cardinal Thomas C. Collins of Toronto. SUBMITTED PHOTO Flynn, chairperson of the The focus of small group work Oct. 10-13 was International Prayer and Composer Normand Gouin, the director of liturgy and music at the College of the Holy Cross the section of the working document titled “The Fasting Coalition, said one Discernment of the Family Vocation,” which included of the lasting effects of the a summary of the biblical vision of the family, ways campaign, which involves families strengthen their faith and the role the family thousands of Catholics across the country, is that plays within the church. many parishes that partici- At least two groups said the church needed an pate in eucharistic adora- in-depth treatise on the Christian understanding of tion or recitation of the marriage and family life. French Group A, led by rosary often continue to Canadian Cardinal Gerald LaCroix of Quebec, said do so after the nine days Holy music such a document would be impossible for the synod By Christina Galeone “I’ve been working in full time pastoral ministry are over. The coalition’s to draft in three weeks, so the synod’s task should be CFP Correspondent – and music and liturgy – for over 24 years now, and website, http://iwopf.org, to offer reflections on “the most salient and urgent has link to sign up to par- writing music for the Church has continued since my aspects” of Catholic teaching. ticipate. The composer Johann Sebastian Bach once said, time in college,” said Mr. Gouin. “I’ve just always Spanish Group A, led by Honduran Cardinal “Music is an agreeable harmony for the honor of been involved in music and worship. I’ve had the God and the permissible delights benefit of some really great men- At audience, pope asks Turn to SYNOD, Page 6 forgiveness for scan- of the soul.” On Sept. 27, during tors, who promoted my music and Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia, Holy Cross’ encouraged me.” dals in Rome, Vatican the papal hymn “Sound the Bell of director of liturgy In July 2014, the Archdiocese of VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Holy Freedom” reflected Bach’s Philadelphia contacted the gifted St. George Parish With 30,000 people gath- words and more. Brought to composer, who was the music ered in St. Peter’s Square, life by the Papal Choir and the and music director at Old St. Joseph’s National Pope Francis asked for- Philadelphia Orchestra, the beauti- Shrine in Philadelphia for nearly 10 dedicates St. Francis giveness for scandals that ful hymn honored God, delighted honors God and years. They invited him, along with have occurred within the souls worldwide and created a 19 other sacred music composers, church recently. “Before legacy for its composer, Normand delights souls to submit a hymn to be consid- Peace Pole beginning my catechesis, Gouin, the director of liturgy and ered for the official hymn of the I would like – in the name music at the College of the Holy with papal hymn 2015 World Meeting of Families. By Christina Galeone of the church – to ask your Cross. After receiving biblical references CFP Correspondent forgiveness for the scan- Growing up in Maine, Mr. and excerpts from Church docu- dals which have occurred Gouin – who is also an assistant chaplain at Holy ments related to the Holy Family and family life, “In a time when so many are disheartened and recently both in Rome Cross – said the Catholic church he attended was he contacted his friend and mentor, Father Andrew discouraged by reports of violence and feeling help- and at the Vatican,” the an integral part of his childhood. It’s not surprising. Ciferni, O. Praem, a Norbertine priest and native less, it was spiritually uplifting to gather with others pope said. “I ask your for- Both his parents were consecrated religious before Philadelphian, with whom he had collaborated on and pray, in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, for an giveness.” The pope’s off- they were called (before meeting) to family life. several other sacred music projects. end to violence in all its forms and for the caring of the-cuff remarks Oct. 14 Not only did they fill their home with devout faith, Mr. Gouin suggested composing a metered text creation,” said Matt Ryan, the leader of St. George followed a reading from they also recognized their son’s musical ability and that would make the melody “accessible and memo- Parish’s Faith in Action committee. He was speak- St. Matthew’s Gospel in encouraged him to share his gifts with others. rable.” From there, they were off and running. ing about his Worcester parish’s St. Francis of Assisi which Jesus warns of scan- He remained involved in music and ministries Celebration that took place outside the church the dalizing the “little ones. throughout high school, college and graduate school. Turn to HOLY, Page 6 morning of Oct. 10. At the event, several parishioners Jesus’ words are strong, – and some furry friends – came together to bless aren’t they?” the pope said. “’Woe to the world pets, dedicate the church’s new St. Francis Peace Pole for scandals.’ Jesus is a real- Amazing things happened on papal pilgrimage and pray for peace. ist. He says it’s inevitable The celebration was organized by the church’s that there will be scandals, By Donald Porcaro asleep during the prayers. Then something amaz- Faith in Action committee that has strived to live its but ‘Woe to the one who Holy Name Central Catholic High School ing happened, I entered the city and the excitement motto of “Sowing Seeds of Justice, Peace and the causes the scandal,’” the from others blew me away. Caring for Creation” since its inception in 2010. The pope told people attend- If someone were to ask me before I made the There were many surprising things that made ministry has helped parishioners to be more “green” ing his weekly general journey to Philadelphia what I was most excited this pilgrimage so amazing. One was the kindness through a series of talks and tips. By selling Catholic audience. Pope Francis did about, I might have said the cheesesteaks or being of absolutely everyone in the city. I could not walk Relief Services fair trade coffee after Masses and by not explain what scandal able to see where the Philadelphia Eagles play. I by one person the whole trip without hearing such raising money to help homeless children, it has also or scandals he was refer- am a Catholic and I was looking forward to this warm greetings of “Welcome to Philadelphia” allowed them to be more committed to the poor. ring to, but his comments experience but listening to Mass and prayer for and “Have a great day.” It was amazing to me Finally, it has engaged them in discussions about came during a week that three days did not sound too appealing, just as it how much a mood of a city can change from peace through “Confronting a Culture of Violence,” saw the leak of a private would not for most average teenagers. Saturday one person entering it. This was a weekend to a panel presentation it held earlier this year. But the letter sent to him by sev- came and I did not set my expectations too high one event that sows all three “seeds” mentioned in its eral cardinals expressing for this trip feeling as if I would catch myself half Turn to STUDENT, Page 6 motto is its annual St. Francis celebration. concern with aspects of This year, the event began with remarks from Ryan, the Synod of Bishops. Turn to PEACE, Page 6 Page 2 THE CATHOLIC FREE PRESS October 16, 2015 Aid workers in Greece brace for World Capsules more migrants; weather worsening New rules prompt Sisters to end adoptions

By Dale Gavlak KOLKATA, India (CNS) – The Missionaries sions would have been difficult for us,” the of Charity will close their adoption centers statement said. LESBOS, Greece (CNS) – in India, citing new regulations that would The guidelines, issued in July, aim to regu- Greece is bracing for thousands allow nontraditional families to adopt children, late adoptions nationwide. They require all more Syrians and other people reported ucanews.com. applications and processing to be done online to land on Lesbos and other key Founded by Blessed Teresa of Kolkata, the and based on the seniority of applicants at the island crossings from Turkey, congregation runs orphanages across India, time of application. as those fleeing conflict remain with 18 of them government-recognized cen- They say a single woman is eligible to adopt undeterred by the worsening ters that offer children for adoption. a child of any gender but that a single man is weather and colder autumn But the nuns do not want to run adoption not eligible to adopt a girl child. They also temperatures in their desperate centers in India now, said Sister Mary Prema, say parents shall be given an opportunity to search for safety in Europe. the congregation’s current superior general. view the photographs, child study and medical “The waves were rolling “The decision of seeking the government’s examination reports of up to six children. fiercely with the salt water de-recognition status for adoption centers Father Joseph Chinnayan, deputy secretary- nearly choking us,” said Syrian applies only to India,” Sister Mary Prema told general of the national bishops’ conference in Um Tariq, who identified her- ucanews.com Oct. 11. India, said there are basic issues with these self using the familial Arabic The nuns decided on this voluntarily after clauses. nickname, meaning mother CNS PHOTO/YANNIS KOLESIDIS, EPA the Missionaries of Charity headquarters in The first clause would mean that unmarried of Tariq, her eldest son. “We A Syrian girl reacts as she is helped by a volunteer upon her Oct. Kolkata was informed about complying with adults in same-sex relationships, couples living thought we were going to die.” 9 arrival from Turkey to the Greek island of Lesbos. the new Guidelines Governing Adoption of together, and those divorced or separated could “The trip, meant to be a half- Children by the federal Ministry of Women adopt children, contrary to the church’s think- hour long, was a painful three and Child Development, said an Oct. 10 state- ing about family and parenting, he said. hours in a tightly packed dinghy After Syrians, Afghans are tend to jockey for priority posi- ment issued by Sunita Kumar, spokeswoman The guideline also says that those wishing we feared would overturn,” she the chief nationality among the tion. for the congregation. to adopt have an option to choose from up told the Catholic News Service nearly half-million people who The European Union has “If we were to continue the work set up by to six children, which “offends the dignity of of the sea voyage from Turkey have landed on Greek shores approved a plan to spread Mother Teresa, complying (with) all the provi- children,” Father Chinnayan said. to this Greek island, better from Turkey this year, marking 160,000 migrants, mostly known in the past for its olive a tenfold increase from 2014. Syrians and Eritreans, across oil and ouzo. “We help them to get out its 28 member states in order Vatican inaugurates new homeless shelter for men Women cried out in panic of the water to get safely onto to tackle the continent’s worst and men shouted, desperately land,” said Hein van der Merwe migration crisis since World VATICAN CITY (CNS) – The Vatican the guests may stay for a maximum of 30 days. holding onto their babies and of OM Greece. War II. opened the “Gift of Mercy,” a shelter for home- The guests agree to abide by a structured young children, appealing for “As soon as the refugees see “But there is no informa- less men, just a few hundred yards away from schedule with check-in each evening between assistance from the volunteers they get closer to land, they just tion at this time about what the St. Peter’s Square. 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., followed by lights-out at a gathered on shore to help them jump into the water. Sometimes Greek authorities in coopera- Housed in a Jesuit-owned building, the shel- set time. land. Among the relief groups they put themselves at risk tion with the European Union ter was created by and is run with funds from After the 6:15 a.m. wake-up call, guests that help those coming ashore doing this,” he said. Afterward, want to do,” Karastamati added. the papal almoner, who has taken a variety of are offered breakfast and have until 8 a.m. are the international Catholic they are given towels and dry A European Union official initiatives to assist the homeless people in the to tidy up their respective areas and use the Caritas organization, the inter- clothes and food and drink. said a group of Syrian refugees, area surrounding the Vatican. washrooms. After the shelter closes for the denominational OM Greece, “We give them information the first to be officially reas- Archbishop Konrad Krajewski, Pope day, guests can shower and visit the barber at a EuroRelief and A Drop in the about the 44-mile trek to the signed from Greece, was due Francis’ almoner, inaugurated the shelter Oct. facility set up under the colonnade in St. Peter’s Sea. camp for registration and where to be relocated from Greece to 7 by celebrating Mass for the first guests. The Square. The facility also was established by the Um Tariq recounted what they can catch buses,” van der Luxembourg under the EU plan shelter offers 34 beds in an open-floor, par- papal almoner. pushed her family of four from Merwe told Catholic News around Oct. 18. titioned dormitory, according to a statement Various locations around the Vatican offer Hama, Syria, to make such a Service. However, most migrants from the Almoner’s Office Oct. 12. lunch and dinner, including the Vatican soup dangerous trip. Caritas is also distribut- make the trek from Greece to The shelter is run by the Missionaries of kitchen at the nearby “Gift of Mary” shelter for “The Syrian regime arrested ing vital food and essential their desired countries of des- Charity, who briefly interview the guests before women. The shelter for women also is staffed and jailed my eldest son some items, like diapers, said Evelyn tination, such as Germany and they are checked in. Because of limited space, by the Missionaries of Charity. time ago. We haven’t heard Karastamati, the group’s emer- Sweden, on their own and by about him since. My husband gency program coordinator. their own financial means. and I escaped with another son Sleeping bags, snacks and Meanwhile, the cash- Synod: ‘Our families’ need recognition and his wife. We were afraid mats are given to those arriving strapped Greek government, that the Syrian army would con- on the islands of Lesbos, Kos struggling to provide for its own VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Members of the “We tried it for a couple of paragraphs and script my son because it has lost and Chios. Caritas also provides citizens, has been turning some Synod of Bishops are not talking about “the it made a difference because it made it real,” so many men in four-and-a-half toilets and showers for their use, former Olympic facilities in family,” but about “our families” – real people the cardinal said. “We seem to then be talking years of fighting,” she said. she told CNS. Athens into shelters for mainly who deserve recognition, friendship and a about our own families so it puts it in a context “If he refused to join the “The situation is changing Afghan migrants and others helping hand, said New Zealand Cardinal John of our own experience, what we experience army, they could kill him,” said all the time,” Karastamati said, with longer stays as autumn’s Dew of Wellington. with our own brothers and sisters and nieces the woman, who wore a black expressing concern. Although rains have forced them out of “One of the big things that is being spo- and nephews and our own experience growing headscarf. The family hopes to the European Union plans to set the capital’s parks. ken about a great deal this year is the ‘church up in families, rather than talking about some- join another son who is now up so-called “hotspots” where However, the government speak’” that tends to be a feature of church thing in the abstract.” sheltering in Norway. people will be registered, finger- and local authorities often documents, the cardinal told Catholic News Many of the bishops used their interven- And so the tide of human- printed and sorted to be ready in depend once again on interna- Service Oct. 12. “A lot of people in the hall are tions to insist on the need “to protect Catholic ity fleeing violence in Syria, Greece and Italy by the end tional nongovernmental orga- saying, ‘Look, this doesn’t actually speak to doctrine,” but Cardinal Dew said, “I don’t think Afghanistan and Iraq continues of November, she said groups nizations, like Caritas and OM families,’ and saying that as we prepare docu- anyone is arguing about that. And I don’t think into Greece, a key entry point aiding the migrants, such as Greece, as well as local church- ments let’s use language which is inspiring, anyone did last year. We know what the church to Europe. Some 169 people Caritas, have been given no es to give out food, clothing and which is hopeful.” teaches; we all want to preserve that. But we reportedly drowned crossing information on the measure. other items to the migrants. As members of Cardinal Dew’s small work- want to able to put it in such a way that people the Aegean Sea in September; Karastamati and other relief Catholics in Greece are a ing group at the synod went through the work- understand it.” 44 of them were children. As workers are also worried about minority, numbering only about ing document, he said, one member suggested The goal, he said, is “to hold to church the seas become more violent as proposals to make one single 200,000-300,000; the predomi- reading the text and every time it referred to “the teaching, but explain it in a way that makes colder autumn weather sets in, camp on Lesbos to house all the nant faith is Orthodox. For this family,” substituting the words, “our family.” sense to people rather than branding them.” aid workers fear the conditions migrants and refugees. reason, Caritas depends on its will only worsen. “We are very concerned branches in Europe, North and In one week in early October, because if they put all people South America for donations Synod: Method of teaching can alienate people 7,000 people a day came ashore together, Syrians with Afghans, to enable it to reach out to in Greece, said the International they can create a lot of prob- the refugees and impoverished VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Just like a fami- “Many of these adults and children feel left Organization for Migration. lems,” she said, noting people Greeks alike with humanitarian ly, the Catholic Church should challenge mem- out of pastoral care,” Bishop Murry said. bers to grow and behave better, but also like a “One universal and distinguishing feature of family, it should not exclude those who still all families is that family members, regardless have some growing to do, said Bishop George of how errant they become, are not rejected V. Murry of Youngstown, Ohio. from the family,” the bishop said. “For them, Bishop Murry and other members of the the light is always on; the door is always open. Synod of Bishops on the family spoke Oct. 10 Good families use ‘tough love’ among them- about finding a way to affirm Gospel principles selves to challenge each other to grow, but they and church teaching while accompanying all never exclude.” Catholics on the path to perfection and holi- The Catholic Church, he said, must continue Death ness. to advocate for traditional families and explain with Irish Archbishop Diarmuid Martin of Dublin the Scriptures that present them as God’s plan spoke later about the Irish referendum in favor for human beings. of same-sex marriage, about faith and about At the same time, Bishop Murry said, “we finding language to share church teaching with also intentionally should reach out to those Dignity a new generation of Catholics. families that do not fit into traditional catego- The Youngstown bishop told the assembly ries. We must help them to see the benefits of that while there are many “effective, traditional following Jesus Christ. That requires that we families” among Catholics in the United States, welcome them, be open to listen to their needs, there are also single-parent families, divorced walk with them and be courageous in invit- PHYSICIAN ASSISTED SUICIDE couples, blended families, families separated ing them into the fullness of the truth of the by migration and many others. Gospel.” Synod: Communion for remarried not doctrine IS NOT THE ANSWER VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Allowing civilly archbishop said. “Let us, therefore, encourage remarried divorcees to receive Communion them to listen to the word of God, to attend the would not only open the door to the sacrament sacrifice of the Mass, to persevere in prayer, to SATURDAY, OCT. 17, 2015 for all who live in mortal sin, but also would contribute to works of charity and to commu- cause great damage to the church’s doctrine on nity efforts in favor of justice, to bring up their sanctifying grace, said Archbishop Stanislaw children in the Christian faith, to cultivate the SPEAKERS Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015 Gadecki of Poznan, Poland. spirit and practice of penance and thus implore, 9 AM - Noon The church must help divorced and remar- day by day, God’s grace.” Most Rev. Robert J. McManus, DD, STD Assumption College ried couples “with special charity” and “in However, the Polish archbishop stressed Bishop of Worcester – Hagan Campus Center Hall a spirit of mercy,” but cannot allow them that the church’s doctrine must not “be led by to receive communion, Archbishop Gadecki, feelings of false compassion for people or by Faith and Reason in Service to the SPONSORED BY Sick and Dying president of the Polish bishops’ conference, modes of thought that -- despite their world- Witness for Life Committee told the Synod of Bishops on the family. wide popularity -- are mistaken.” The archbishop addressed the synod Oct. “Admitting to Communion those who con- Father Myles N. Sheehan, SJ, MD 10, saying he was speaking on behalf of the tinue cohabiting ‘more uxorio’ (as a husband Provincial of the New England Province entire Polish bishops’ conference. The con- and wife) without the sacramental bond would of the Society of Jesus ference posted an English-translation of his be contrary to the tradition of the church,” he Facing the End of Life: Recovering Our speech on its website Oct. 13. said. Without an annulment or a promise to Catholic Traditions As baptized people, divorced and remar- abstain from sexual relations, such couples ried Catholics should be encouraged to con- are living in a state of mortal sin according to www.witnessforlife.com tinue participating in the life of the church, the church teaching. October 16, 2015 THE CATHOLIC FREE PRESS Page 3 Pro-life forces come together to pray Planned Parenthood

WORCESTER – A Public Square Rosary Rally on to stop taking money Pleasant Street Saturday fol- lowed a peaceful protest against the practices of Planned for fetal body parts Parenthood uniting pro-life forces against the abortion giant and in favor of life. Over a period of two hours the crowd By Matt Hadro abortion procedure could be grew to about 120 people who performed, leaving open the gathered to voice their opposi- WASHINGTON D.C. question of whether the babies tion to abortion and to pray for (CNA/EWTN News) – Planned were left to die. the respect for all life. Parenthood Federation of In a video released in The rosary rally was one of America announced on Tuesday September by CMP, senior several held at noon across the that its affiliates will no longer Planned Parenthood officials Diocese planned by America accept any reimbursements for were recorded warning that Needs Fatima nationwide. fetal tissue donations. affiliates should approach the Decades of the rosary and other The change comes after a fetal tissue trade for compensa- PHOTOS BY MARGARET M. RUSSELL prayers and petitions were led series of videos were released tion with caution. by various people including Dr. Joseph Roebuck, a radi- People line both revealing the organization’s Planned Parenthood’s senior Virginia Towns of Worcester ologist who lives in Worcester, sides of Pleasant role in the donation of fetal medical adviser, Dr. Carolyn and Father Chester Misiewicz, said he went out of his comfort Street on tissue from aborted babies Westhoff, said it had “the pastor of Blessed Sacrament zone Saturday when he decided Saturday, above, for compensation. The group potential for a huge P.R. (public Parish, just down the street. to speak publicly about lost outside Planned behind the videos, the Center relations) issue,” in a conversa- The Protest Planned fatherhood. He spoke from the Parenthood for Medical Progress, argued tion with an actor posing as a Parenthood vigil was the sec- heart, with no prepared notes. building. Dr. that the amounts of compensa- prospective fetal tissue buyer. ond one held in the city and “I had a son. His name was Joseph Roebuck, tion were illegal, but Planned Deborah VanDerhei, nation- also part of a nationwide move- Paul. He was aborted 30 years left, speaks to Parenthood denied that claim, al director of the Consortium ment started to draw attention ago,” Dr. Roebuck told those crowd on lost stating that the accusations were of Abortion Providers at the to the harvesting of fetal organs gathered. fatherhood. part of a “discredited smear Planned Parenthood Federation and tissue from aborted babies Men have a “forbidden campaign.” of America, said that “if they for a fee by some Planned grief’ when it comes to abor- “This removes beyond the (affiliates) are going to do it, Parenthood facilities. The traf- tion, he said. But, “it’s not just abortion to raise their hands. tor of The Catholic Free Press, shadow of a doubt the ludicrous that’s fine, but we want them ficking of fetal body parts was a woman’s issue.” Men suffer When he was done, few did not spoke about the failure of the idea that Planned Parenthood to think about, really, the New documented by David Daleiden too, he said. “I’ve struggled have their hands up. secular media to investigate has any financial interest in fetal York Times headline.” of the Center for Medical with guilt, with pain.” “Stand with me and claim Planned Parenthood’s claims tissue donation,” the organiza- Richards has repeatedly Progress who released a series He asked the men in the our rights to be parents, grand- that everthing they do is legal. tion’s president Cecile Richards responded to the allegations by of undercover videos taken crowd to raise their hands if parents,” he said. She noted the media bias against stated. claiming the organization had during conversations with doc- they had participated in the “I am not ashamed because pro-life causes and urged peo- David Daleiden of the Center broken no laws in accepting tors who work for Planned abortion of their child. He asked I am forgiven. And I claim my ple to seek out news souces that for Medical Progress called the compensation for fetal tissue. Parenthood. Other videos show the women in the crowd - some dignity as a father. I know my seek the truth. She said that the announcement an “admission of Currently two House com- conversations with a woman already carrying signs that said son is proud of me for doing Diocese is blessed with strong guilt.” mittees are investigating the who was responsible for gath- “I regret my abortion” - to raise this,” he said about his cam- local Catholic media, including “If the money Planned organization and its practices. ering organ and tissue samples their hands if they had an abor- paign to help fathers deal with the newspaper, TV, websites, Parenthood has been receiving The House Judiciary Committee for StemExpress, a company tion. Then he asked anyone their loss. and several Catholic radio sta- for baby body parts were truly last week held a hearing on that paid Planned Parenthood. who had ever been affected by Margaret M. Russell, edi- tions affiliated with EWTN. legitimate ‘reimbursement,’ the “medical ethics” at Planned why cancel it?” he responded in Parenthood clinics. a statement. “This proves what Susan Thayer, a former Polish cardinal helps CMP has been saying all along center manager at a clinic in – Planned Parenthood incurs no Storm Lake, Iowa, testified that actual costs, and the payments her clinic routinely overbilled dedicate altar at U.S. for harvested fetal parts have Medicaid for birth control – always been an extra profit mar- $35 a cycle for contraceptives gin.” that cost less than $3 – and shrine to St. John Paul II Daleiden has claimed that would even send the full bill Planned Parenthood clinics to Medicaid for certain servic- WASHINGTON (CNS) Columbus. accepted illegal amounts of es they already partially billed – Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz Supreme Knight Carl compensation for fetal tissue of patients for. Those profits from of Krakow, Poland, made his Anderson was in attendance aborted babies they donated to clients they described as volun- first visit to a national shrine along with the shrine’s execu- harvesters. Federal law allows tary donations. in Washington dedicated to the tive director, Patrick Kelly, and for the donation of fetal tissue Thayer also said that when pope he served as personal sec- other Knights of Columbus for “reasonable” compensation, a baby was discovered in a retary for nearly 27 years. officials. The shrine is a special to cover the costs of shipping Dumpster in her town and the The cardinal consecrated the initiative of the Knights. and handling, but not for “valu- local authorities requested the main altar at the St. John Paul II Now-Cardinal Dziwisz CNS PHOTO/JACLYN LIPPELMANN, CATHOLIC STANDARD able” compensation. clinic’s medical records, the National Shrine during an Oct. was ordained to the priest- Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz of Krakow, Poland, consecrates the The allegation of law- clinic used the opportunity to 2 Mass of dedication. hood in 1963 by Archbishop main altar at the St. John Paul II National Shrine in Washington breaking stems from a series of fundraise, claiming that the The work of Italian sculptor Karol Wojtyla of Krakow – during an Oct. 2 Mass of dedication. investigative videos released by personal health information of Edoardo Ferrari, the altar fea- the future pope and saint. The CMP starting in July, showing female clients was threatened. tures sculptures of the apostles. priest became the archbishop’s pontiff’s death in 2005. verted it into a shrine to keep undercover conversations with “Planned Parenthood is more The relics of seven saints were private secretary in 1966 and Designated as a national with the original vision of the Planned Parenthood officials, concerned about its bottom line deposited into the altar, where was with him in Rome when shrine by the U.S. Conference center. footage taken from inside clin- than about the health and safe- they will remain permanently. he was elected pope in 1978. of Catholic Bishops in 2014, Its permanent exhibit, “A ic laboratories, and interviews ty of women,” Thayer stated Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl Then-Father Dziwisz accompa- the shrine is primarily a place of Gift of Love: The Life of St. with the head of a tissue har- before the House Judiciary of Washington was the princi- nied the pope on his numerous prayer and pilgrimage. John Paul II,” allows visitors to vesting company StemExpress, Committee on Oct. 8. pal celebrant of the Mass and trips abroad and physically sup- Before it became a shrine, the walk in the footsteps of the saint which procured tissue from Republicans have also the homilist, and the concel- ported Pope John Paul in the building was home to the Pope by exploring the major events Planned Parenthood clinics. announced that a special com- ebrant was Archbishop William critical moments following an John Paul II Cultural Center. of his life and themes of his In one interview, a regional mittee will be formed to inves- E. Lori of Baltimore, supreme attempt on his life in 1981. He The Knights of Columbus papacy. Planned Parenthood doctor said tigate Planned Parenthood’s chaplain of the Knights of continued to serve him until the acquired it in 2011 and con- that babies were sometimes practices concerning abortions delivered at clinics before an and fetal tissue donations. Archbishop Cupich urges gun control measures

CHICAGO (CNS) – commentary published Oct. 9 not have anticipated a time nage we see today,” he added, 4th Annual Novena to St. Joseph Archbishop Blase J. Cupich issue in the Chicago Tribune. when the weapons we have a noting that during the pope’s FOSTER FATHER OF JESUS of Chicago, saying it is time “For this measure to truly be right to bear now include mili- address Sept. 24 to Congress, PATRON OF A HAPPY DEATH to “take meaningful and swift effective, however, the General tary-grade assault weapons that many “stood ... to applaud Scripture, Homily, Novena HOMILIST action to address violence in Assembly must pass a simi- have turned our streets into bat- Pope Francis’ call for an end Oct. 19 Prayers, Benediction our society,” called for stricter lar law, especially considering tlefields,” Archbishop Cupich to the weapons industry that of the Blessed Sacrament gun control laws in Illinois. how many guns are sold in said. is motivated by ‘money that is “Recently, the city of gun shops located outside of “The Second Amendment’s drenched in blood.’” Mondays, 7:15 p.m. Chicago adopted a tough Chicago,” he added. original intent has been per- Archbishop Cupich called to 8:00 p.m. ordinance to tightly regulate “Let’s be honest. The Second verted by those who, as Pope the combination of a ready sup- CHRIST THE KING PARISH Msgr. Michael gun stores here. I applaud Amendment was passed in an Francis recently commented, ply of firearms, the glamoriza- 1052 Pleasant Street, Worcester Foley Chicago’s leadership for tak- era when organized police forc- have profited mightily. Surely tion of crime, “a society where ing this important step to pro- es were few and citizen militias there is a middle ground life is cheap” and untreated To pray for the Seriously & Terminally Ill • To stop Doctor-Prescribed Suicide tect our children and families,” were useful in maintaining the between the original intent of mental illness “a recipe for trag- Send names of the sick to: Novena, 1052 Pleasant Street, Worcester, 01602 Archbishop Cupich said in a peace. Its original authors could the amendment and the car- edy.” Or call: 508-754-5361 / email: [email protected]

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It has not, however, vowed to stop society is no longer able to translate this knowledge into bet- Pthe practice of providing organs and tissue from aborted babies Just a few days ago the Synod of Bishops opened on the ter forms of civil coexistence. Not only is the organization of to laboratories that will sell them to researchers, medical or theme: “The vocation and mission of the family in the Church ordinary life increasingly thwarted by a bureaucracy completely otherwise. and in the contemporary world.” The family that walks in the irrelevant to fundamental human bonds but, even social and That is not acceptable. way of the Lord is fundamental to the witness of God’s love and political customs often show signs of degradation — aggressive- Federal investigations of the country’s largest abortion therefore deserves all the dedication the Church is capable of. ness, vulgarity, contempt — which are well below the threshold provider began after the release of about a dozen undercover The Synod is called to interpret this concern and this attention of even a minimal family education. In such circumstances, the video tapes made by David Daleiden of the Center for Medical Progress. The videotapes, taken by people posing as represen- of the Church for the present. Let us accompany the entire path opposite extremes of this abasement of relationships — namely tatives of a company interested in purchasing the fetal tissue, of the Synod first of all with our prayer and our interest. In this technocratic obtuseness and amoral familism — join and incite exposed the business of selling baby body parts that Planned period the catecheses reflection will draw inspiration from cer- each other. This is a paradox. Parenthood facilities were involved in. tain aspects of the rela- The Church iden- The videos also revealed the evils of abortion, to those who tionship — which we tifies today, at this exact may have been unaware. might well call indis- point, the historical mean- Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood Federation soluble! — between the ing of her mission with of America, made the announcement Tuesday that they would Church and the family, regard to the family and to no longer take the fees to which she says they are legally enti- tled. She also claims that everything they have done has been whose horizon is open the authentic family spirit: within the law. to the good of the entire beginning from a careful If that is true, then perhaps it is time to change the law. There Christian community. review of life, which exam- needs to be a public discussion on the ethics of harvesting fetal An attentive look ines itself. One could say body parts and tissue from aborted babies. at the everyday life of that the “family spirit” is Ms. Richards apparently thinks that the spotlight will be today’s men and women a constitutional charter turned off of the non-profit business that gets $500 million of immediately shows the for the Church: this is how its $1.3 billion annual budget from taxpayer funded federal and omnipresent need for Christianity must appear, state programs. But, shining a light on the evil of abortion is never going to a healthy injection of and this is how it must be. be turned off as long as there are people who think and act mor- “family spirit”. Indeed, It is written in bold char- ally to defend the lives of unborn babies. These children are not the form of the rela- acters: “you who were far a commodity that you can give away for free. They are unique, tionship — civil, eco- off” — St Paul says — [...] precious human beings that deserve better then to end up in nomic, juridical, profes- are no longer strangers and pieces in a pitre dish. sional, civic — seems sojourners, but you are fel- quite rational, formal, low citizens with the saints organized, but also very and members of the house- etters to the ditor “dehydrated”, arid, hold of God” (Eph 2:17, L E anonymous. At times it 19). The Church is and must becomes unbearable. be the family of God. This column is open to all readers of The Catholic Free Press. The editor reserves the right to refuse publication of letters lacking propriety. All letters must be signed While seeking to be Jesus, when he and include a phone number or address for verification. Writers are limited to 300 inclusive in its forms, in called Peter to follow him, words and to one letter every three months. reality it abandons more told him that he would make and more people to him a “fisher of men”; and loneliness and discards for this reason a new type of America’s greatness in question them. net is needed. We should say To the Editor: America in her commodious har- This is why, for the that today families are one bors and her ample rivers — and whole of society, the of the most important nets America was once a moral it was not there...in her fertile family opens a much for the mission of Peter and and civilized society; however, it fields and boundless forests — more human prospect: it CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING of the Church. This is not a is quite evident that it has become and it was not there...in her rich opens its sons and daughters’ eyes — and not only sight but also net that takes one prisoner! On the contrary, it frees people from immoral and uncivilized. mines and her vast world com- A glaring example of the merce — and it was not there... all the other senses — to life, representing a vision of the human the cruel waters of abandonment and indifference, which drown above is the truth about occur- in her democratic Congress and relationship built on the free covenant of love. The family posits many human beings in the sea of loneliness and indifference. rences at government-funded matchless Constitution — and it the need for the bonds of loyalty, sincerity, trust, cooperation and Families know well the feeling of dignity conferred by being sons Planned Parenthood. Not only was not there. Not until I went respect. It encourages its members to plan an inhabitable world and daughters and not slaves, nor strangers, not just a number are abortions performed there, into the churches of America and and belief in trusting relationships, even in difficult conditions; on an identity card. parts of the unborn are sold for heard her pulpits flame with righ- profit. How can anyone deny the teousness did I understand the it teaches them to honour one’s word, to respect each individual, From here, from the family, Jesus resumes his passage truth about these horrible acts at secret of her genius and power. to share within one’s personal limitations and those of others. among human beings to persuade them that God has not forgot- Planned Parenthood and continue America is great because she is We are all aware of the irreplaceable attention of the family for ten them. From here Peter draws the strength for his ministry. to support them is beyond belief. good and if America ever ceases the littlest, most vulnerable, most wounded, and even the most From here the Church, obeying the Teacher’s word, puts out Alexis de Tocqueville, an aris- to be good, America will cease to debilitated members, in living their lives. In society, those who to fish in the deep waters, certain that, if she does so, the catch tocratic Frenchman who came to be great.” practice these attitudes have assimilated them from the family will be miraculous. May the enthusiasm of the Synod Fathers, America in 1831, wrote: “I sought JOSEPH A. LEDOUX for the greatness and genius of Spencer spirit, certainly not through competition and the desire for self- enlivened by the Holy Spirit, foster the impetus of a Church that fulfillment. abandons the old nets and puts out again to fish, trusting in the Well, although knowing all this, the family is not accorded due word of her Lord. Let us pray earnestly for this! Christ, after all, Male and female he created them importance — or recognition, or support — in the political and promised and encourages us: even if bad fathers do not deny economic organization of contemporary society. Furthermore, I their hungry children bread, how much more will God give the To the Editor: the land and even of some self- would like to say: not only does the family not receive adequate Spirit to those who — imperfect as they are — ask him with fer- proclaimed Christian organiza- recognition, but it no longer engenders learning! At times it vent persistence (cf. Lk 11:9-13)! = A secular newspaper recently tions have been changed, people referred to an advocacy group for should have the right to express “L.G.B.T. Catholics.” The exis- Catholic beliefs. tence of such a group is surprising Appearances and mannerisms to some of us Catholics because may vary but the truth is that God we were taught about our religion created only two sexes. There are The Catholic Difference George Weigel not just from the New Testament no civil laws that say that anyone Distinguished Senior Fellow in which Jesus said that his pur- has to be Catholic but Catholics Ethics and Public Policy Center pose was not to change the law and L.G.B.T. believers have very (although he advocated repen- different views from one another tance and forgiveness) but also and there is a great deal of confu- Pius XII, co-conspirator in tyrannicide from the Old Testament which sion among leaders. We need to tells us that God created man in think about the next generation OME – The great Piazza San Pietro is a five-minute ated by patriotic, anti-Nazi Germans, to assassinate Hitler and his own image: “Male and female and care about the direction in walk from where I’m living during Synod-2015. About replace the Nazi regime with a government that would make he created them.” The L.G.B.T. which they are being led. three-quarters of the Square is bounded the famous peace with the West. ideology is contrary to Catholic MARY RICHARDS RBernini colonnades, which reach out from the Vatican basilica That Pius was involved in at least one such plot has been teaching. Although the laws of Milford as if to embrace the world. Along the open “front” of the Piazza known for decades, thanks to Owen Chadwick’s Britain and the and along the perimeter of the colonnades, a broad white stripe Vatican During the Second World War, which drew extensively is embedded in the street. 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But “Church the mortal threat to civilization posed by Hitler and German of Spies” ought to end the “Hitler’s Pope” nonsense. Board of Governors: Paul F. McGrath, chairman; National Socialism. “Hitler’s Pope” would not have aided and abetted plots to kill Msgr. F. Stephen Pedone, Patricia A. Smith and John P. Widdison. In a word: Pius was complicit in a variety of plots, initi- Hitler. October 16, 2015 THE CATHOLIC FREE PRESS Page 5 Fundamentals of sunday’s epistle Father Michael N. Lavallee Pastor, st. ann Parish, north oxford Confidence should yield perseverance Catholicism Reading: Hebrews 4:14-16 offered bread and wine to God during the first Eucharist on the night before he died. Jesus established the Eucharist as the he New Illustrated Webster’s Dictionary and Thesaurus memorial of his sacrifice on the Cross which he would under- defines confidence as “trust in or reliance upon something take the following day. In Hebrews 4:14, the author references or someone; belief in a person or thing; assurance.” These this sacrifice as he states that Jesus, the High Priest, has “passed Twords speak of a deep knowing that someone or something will through the Heavens” and is “the Son of God.” Therefore, what be there for us in an enduring way. makes Jesus’ sacrifice for sin effective is that it was offered by In Hebrews 4:14-16, the author of the letter uses “confidence” one who was sinless, indeed God incarnate, in atonement for the to describe a Christian’s relationship with Christ. He connects sins of all human beings. this confidence to the sacrifice of Jesus and suggests that the In verse 15, the author notes that Jesus is able to “sympathize Christian’s confidence in Christ should yield perseverance. with our weaknesses” because he has “similarly been tested in Chapter 4 of Hebrews begins with the author’s discussion of every way” but is “without sin.” A careful reading of the Passion the “rest” of God which beckons to the righteous but is refused narrative in the four Gospels will reveal this testing and the by the sinner. By “rest” the author means “salvation” and, in “weaknesses” Jesus suffered. The author of Hebrews suggests verses 12-13, he notes Scripture as an important resource for that as Christians daily experience the struggles of life so they those seeking it. He explains that this is because Scripture is should bring them to the Lord in prayer because he understands “living and effective,” assisting believers in discernment, exami- them and waits to give them grace and blessing. nation of conscience and conversion. The passage concludes in verse 16. In this verse, the author Hebrews 4:14-16 begins with the author naming Jesus as “a encourages believers to “confidently approach” Christ so that great high priest.” The footnotes on this passage in The Ignatius they may receive “mercy” and “timely help.” The confidence Catholic Study Bible New Testament tell us that in this verse the believers should have in Jesus is based on the fact that he author of Hebrews connects the priesthood of Jesus with that of has already showed them his great love and concern for them Melchizedek. In The Catholic Bible Dictionary, the authors tell through his willingness to die for them. In verse 14, the author us that in Hebrew, “Melchizedek” means “king of righteous- of Hebrews tells us that this “confidence” in the Lord should ness.” The dictionary goes on to remind us of Genesis 14:18-20, enable us to “hold fast to our confession” of faith. This “holding wherein Melchizedek, King of Salem appears. In the passage, fast” is perseverance in the face of difficulty. the patriarch Abraham encounters Melchizedek after he returns Hebrews 4:14-16 teaches us that having faith in the Lord from a mission to rescue Lot from his enemies. Melchizedek is synonymous with having confidence in him. Confidence blesses Abraham while bringing out bread and wine, mention- includes “assurance.” When we are assured, we are guaranteed. ing “God” the “Most High, the creator of Heaven and earth.” Therefore, our confidence in Jesus is guaranteed because it is The author of the Letter to The Hebrews’ connection between founded in the pivotal experience of his free choice to suffer the priesthood of Jesus and that of Melchizedek centers around and die for our sin. Our reflection upon this experience can give The Creed Melchizedek being a foreshadowing of Christ. us new motivation in prayer and in our daily attempts to put our This foreshadowing deepens as we recall that Jesus too faith into action. The Life of the World to Come Father Conrad S. Pecevich Reflecting on the gospel Pastor, st. anne Parish, southborough By Father Kenneth Baker, S.J. Smelling like the sheep we serve he Nicene Creed concludes with a strong note of hope Reflections on Mark 10:35-45 in the wrong place, as sincere as it might have been. Jesus came — hope for the resurrection of the dead and “the life back at them with a startling statement: “You do not know what of the world to come.” In this final essay on the Creed e replied, ‘what do you wish me to do for you?’ you are asking?” we will reflect for a few moments on the meaning of They answered him, ‘Grant that in your glory we T For them to hold authority in Jesus’ kingdom would be radi- “eternal life.” may sit at your right and the other at your left.’” cally different from doing so in the world. They had been so From our own experience we all know what life is. It is the “H accustomed to the world’s mode of governing and leadership. Today’s Gospel passage sounds like a “wake-up call” for There, authority was understood as power over and control of supreme good in this world — something we strive to preserve at those “jockeying” for position and power in the Christian com- others. Jesus, on the other hand, ushered in a new and revolu- all cost. Men and women will give up their wealth and undergo munity. It also hints at our Holy Father’s current crisis in the tionary model of authority--servant leadership. In this model, the most painful operations and treatments in order to sustain their governance of the structural Church as he confronts the age- ideal leaders are those who serve the many, those who are will- lives a few more months or years. And constantly we live in the old walls of clericalism. We can never forget simple, humble ing to lay down their lives, those who surrender the inner quest shadow of death — the all-consuming, rapacious, inescapable leadership after the self-effacing example of Jesus Christ. We to be “on top.” often forget that to follow Jesus is not about power and prestige, Back to the “king of the mountain” story - eventually in the jaws that eventually devour each one of us. but about lowliness and service. As our beloved Pope Francis game, Jackie Fish would sink down into the bottom of the pile From physical death, and the personal disintegration that it so often mentions, we’ve got to “smell like the sheep” among of leaves with the rest of us, back down on the ground. His connotes, we hope to escape by entering into eternal life. By his whom we minister. We have to get right down and be where the time of being “king of the mountain” was all over. He was one death and Resurrection Jesus was victorious over death. All those people are at. of us kids again. That’s how worldly leadership is ... one day who enter into his life-death-Resurrection by faith, Baptism and There’s something about us humans that always wants to be you’re back on the ground with rest of us, just one of the kids. the exercise of the theological virtues of faith, hope and charity, first and get “on top.” Being on the top feels significant to us No longer “king of the mountain.” It’s a fact of life. from early on in our lives. When I was a child, we had a game “Jesus said to them, ‘You know that those recognized as are summoned by the Father to be participators with Christ in the we used to play on our dead-end street. It was called “King of rulers over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones eternal kingdom. the Mountain.” We played it in the fall when the leaves fell make their authority over them felt. But it shall not be so among By faith we know that in addition to our material-biological life off the trees. We kids would rake all the leaves from our yards you.’” on earth there is another, higher lie of grace that is open to all who into a big, humongous pile at the end of our dirt road, and then It is here that he lays out his formula for “kingdom-centered” believe in the Father, in Jesus Christ his only Son, and in the Holy we’d make a huge mountain out of them. Then the fun would leadership. Jesus said: “Whoever wishes to be great will be your Spirit. The supernatural life of grace is an unmerited, total gift of begin! We four boys would see who could make it to the top of servant; whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave the pile to become king. As we fought each other off, it seems of all.” Surely they weren’t ready for that, but when they heard God which begins in this life by faith and Baptism and is brought it was always Jackie Fish who made it to the top. He’d stand it from the lips of Jesus, they were not surprised. After all, his to completion in “the world to come” when the veils of this flesh in the center with his hands in the air and shout, “I’m king of actions, his every move, were of loving service to God and oth- are removed so that we can see God as he is, face to face. the mountain!” All those years we played the game, I never ers. I’d venture to say that they didn’t realize what they were Our infallible Catholic faith teaches us that our life does not recalled making it to the top. How I envied Jackie Fish who getting themselves into when James and John said, “We can.” cease at death. In the preface of the Mass for the Dead the Church always seemed to win. (By the way, we did the same thing with One can only imagine their reaction to Jesus’ final words: “For prays that in death life is not extinguished but only changed into a the snow!) the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to That’s what the disciples request to be “first” in the kingdom give his life as a ransom for many.” new, permanent, glorious kind of life. of God was like along with their desire to be seated at Jesus’ Jesus challenges us in the Gospel today to examine our ways We pray in the Creed that we are looking for the life “of the left and right side. It was transitory and short-lived;” the focus of leadership and exercise of authority. Do we “smell of the world to come.” There are many Scriptural overtones in this was “this-worldly” and not heaven-ward. Their motivation was sheep” we serve? expression. We know from our faith that one day God will destroy the present world. This means that one day there will be an end to conception, life, growth and death. The New Testament writers life MatteRs Kristine Correira speak of the “new heaven and the new earth” that God is going to MeMber of Witness for Life CoMMittee fashion. What this new heaven and earth will be like and how God will accomplish his plan, he has not seen fit to reveal to us. All life has dignity God’s purpose in creating the the universe, the human race and e will all die, yes, but only a few of us (less than 10%) inability to walk, tubes, baldness, radiation burns, bloating, or each human person, is that we might share in his abundant life. will die suddenly. Most of us will suffer for a time whatever else — change our love for those who are suffering? That is the end that he intends for each and every one of us. before dying. The way we live out the time until that They need to be assured that we look upon them with the same Thus, God desires that all men be saved and that all come to a Wmoment is of profound spiritual significance, and the moment eyes that Jesus Christ looks upon each of us, with love that sees knowledge of the truth (1 Tim 2:4). However, in order to attain the of death itself is a sacred one. The way we care for loved ones beyond our human frailties and failings. Unconditional love. with declining health through that moment of death is just as As disciples of Christ we hand our lives over to him and seek permanent divine life that he has in store for us, he demands that significant. to do his will. The Father is all-knowing and all-powerful, and we freely love him in return for his many kindnesses to us. And For many, that suffering will entail a prolonged and debilitat- Jesus Christ pours out his great love and mercy on each of us; the way we show that we love God is by keeping his command- ing illness. Do we have trouble looking upon the frail? Are we we trust that God’s will for us comes from that knowledge and ments (Jn 14:15). made uncomfortable by the physically or mentally disabled? power, love and mercy. Our lives, our sufferings, have a greater Accordingly, we see that there is a well thought our plan in the Does a lack of human beauty repulse us? An emergency physi- purpose, whether we suffer with our own illness or with our sick Creed: it moves from the Father, to the Son, to the Holy Spirit, to cian once said about a patient, “If I ever get like that just shoot loved ones. Can we really know better than to end life before me.” What trust would you put in him, or even a family mem- natural death? the Church and finally to the “last things” — especially the resur- ber, who thought like that? Does our own pride, with its need The medical community also must rebuild a culture in which rection and eternal life. for control and independence, say, “I don’t want to live like all human life has dignity. No frailty is undignified, no patient It is one thing to be able to recite the Nicene Creed with under- that,” either? Do you trust yourself? undeserving, and no life without meaning. Every beneficial standing at Sunday Mass; it is something else to live our Catholic A mere 3% of people choose physician-assisted suicide medical treatment must be offered to every patient, and we as lives in the full realization and implementation of the Creed. In because they are in pain. Most people choose it because they patients should accept them. This does not mean every treatment are afraid of what might happen, like future suffering, depen- under every circumstance, not at all. We will refuse treatment if these short essays on the Creed I have tried to convey more knowl- dence on others, or a loss of “dignity;” in other words, because it does little to improve our condition or ease of our suffering, edge about the essentials of our Catholic faith. Knowledge is not they don’t want to live like that. Imagine, then, what physician- but not because we are of a certain age or have a certain illness. the same thing as faith, but it is an essential part of it. Our Lord assisted suicide says to the disabled. Young people who suffer Acceptance of physician-assisted suicide forever changes himself said: “This is eternal life: to know you, the only true God, sudden, debilitating illnesses become depressed; within a year our relationships with our families and our healthcare provid- and Jesus Christ whom you have sent” (Jn 17:3). they find happiness once again. Why, then, at some certain age ers. It destroys human dignity by making vulnerable those who (whatever age that might be) do we accept suicide over love and are disabled, frail, or weak. Let us live, suffer, die, and care for This week finishes Father Baker’s study of The Creed. Next care, mistaking it for mercy and dignity? Will “old” age or time one another as Jesus Christ did for us all, caring for all life until week he begins to look at the Ten Commandments. left to live no longer even matter as suicide becomes accepted? natural death. That is exactly what has happened in Europe. NEXT WEEK: What Makes Human Acts Good or Bad? Jesus Imagine, too, what physician-assisted suicide says to people – Kristine Correira, PA-C, MHP is a physician assistant in said, “If you love me, keep my commandments.” who have been physically changed by treatment. Do the chang- emergency medicine, an online educator, and a homeschooling es that happen as sicknesses progress — dementia, incontinence, mom. She is the Respect Life coordinator at Christ the King. – Editor’s Note: This article reprinted with permission. Page 6 THE CATHOLIC FREE PRESS October 16, 2015 Holy music eminates from Holy Cross composer Obituary Continued from Page One sang with the Papal Choir for mentors – in terms of finding of Jesus Christ, and to do so Mr. Gouin crafted the tune and the Mass, added, “And to be out what it means to be a part with joy… to always attempt hymn harmonization, while there at the Mass with almost of His Church and sharing their to find common ground, and Father Ciferni worked on the a million people singing that faith with me. To see all of that finally to be much more atten- text. Mr. Gouin said both he and hymn, what greater gift could I come to the point where my tive to the plight of the poor Sr. Joseph Anna Hine the lyricist found inspiration ask for to have been chosen … music is actually being used to and how to be a good and just SPRINGFIELD - Sister St. Paul, Blackstone, St. Louis, in contemplating family life, to allow God to work through help people celebrate at such steward of the environment,” Joseph Anna Hine, (Dorothy), Webster and St Peter-Marian, Jesus, Mary and Joseph as role me as a composer … to craft an amazing and historic event, said Mr. Gouin. 94, beloved member of Worcester. She served as librar- models and Pope Francis’ call this melody that would then be means the world to them.” “Reflecting on Pope Francis’ the Sisters of St. Joseph of ian at St. Stephen School and “to simplicity and to be people shared by so many people and While the hymn about bring- message and heeding this call Springfield, died in Mont St. Peter-Marian, Worcester. of justice – to be disciples of the help people, hopefully, to pray ing God’s children from all to conversion I hope will not Marie Rehabilitation Center in Sister retired to Our Lady of Gospel of Jesus Christ.” in union with our Holy Father.” nations together to find “holy only affect my daily living but Holyoke on Oct. 13. the Angels Convent, Worcester. When the Holy Cross com- And he said his parents, who freedom” by following the vir- my work as an artist and com- A native of Worcester, she She became a member of St. poser was notified that the watched the Mass on television, tues of the Holy Family inspires poser of sacred music for the was the daughter of Joseph Joseph Retirement Community, hymn had been chosen, he con- were equally happy about their people, Mr. Gouin was inspired Church.” and Anna (Shea) Hine. Sister Mont Marie in 2004. sidered it “one of the greatest son’s achievement. “It’s like by Pope Francis. Besides being entered the Sisters of St. Joseph In addition to her Sisters is honors” of his life. He was also having a celebrity son all of a struck by the beauty of the – The hymn can be heard of Springfield from Sacred in community she is survived shocked. sudden,” joked Mr. Gouin with Mass and overjoyed at sharing and the words can be read by Heart Parish, Worcester. She by several nieces and nephews. “I was among a lot of other a laugh. But he then admitted it with friends, while having the going to the World Meeting of was graduated from St. Peter Sister was predeceased by her great composers that I don’t how much this honor means Philadelphia Orchestra perform Families website: http://www. High School, Worcester and siblings Joseph, John, Edward, necessarily consider myself in to them because, he said, “so the hymn, the composer felt worldmeeting2015.org/about- earned a bachelor’s degree from Shirley and Anne. line with. So, to have that cho- much of who I am – and my challenged. the-event/hymn/ the College of Our Lady of the The wake is to take place sen was a great honor and very experience of family and church “I left Philadelphia chal- or by going directly to YouTube: Elms, Chicopee, and a mas- at St. Joseph Chapel at Mont humbling,” said Mr. Gouin. – stems from them. They’re my lenged to live more simply, to https://youtu.be/4fDrVPKx800 ter’s degree from Assumption Marie on Friday Oct. 16 from The composer, who also first teachers. They’re my first work harder at living the Gospel College, Worcester. She also 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a studied at University of Western Prayer Service at 9:30 a.m. The Washington, Smith College and Liturgy of Christian Burial will Student reflects on pilgrimage Westfield State College. be held in the Chapel at 10:30 Sister taught in the schools a.m. Burial will follow in Mont Continued from Page One a moving experience. Hearing ing the events that of the Diocese of Springfield Marie Cemetery. rejoice as the most holy person 50,000 loud and clear voices occurred strength- at Our Lady of Hope and Our Memorial contributions may on the earth, the successor of praying the Lord’s Prayer with ened my faith to a Lady of the Sacred Heart, be made to the Sisters of St. the apostle Peter, was in our all as one family gave me the whole new level. Springfield; Holy Trinity, Joseph, Sisters of St. Joseph presence. It seemed as if the most intense goosebumps I Coming from a Greenfield; St. Joseph, North Administrative Offices, 577 world of violence had stopping have ever had in my life. teenage kid who Adams and Holyoke Catholic Carew St., Springfield, MA spinning this weekend and it After the prayer, Pope did not understand High School, Holyoke; in 01104. seemed everyone truly did have Francis then blessed the entire the true mean- the Diocese of Providence at Arrangements were entrust- God inside of them. audience and the goosebumps ing of faith, I can Sacred Heart, Pawtucket and ed to the Sampson Family Through all of the weekend got even worse. I have never say the experience in the Diocese of Worcester at Chapels. activities, the most impactful seen bigger smiles on people’s changed who I am came on Saturday while Pope faces. I thought about what just forever and the city Francis was giving his speech happened and quickly under- of brotherly love Peace action at Independence Hall. What I stood why the smiles were so did in fact stay true PHOTO BY TANYA CONNOR will never forget about this was big. I had just been blessed by to its name. Continued from Page One looking around me and see- the successor to Peter. The one – Donald, a senior at Holy to Philadelphia to see Pope ing over 50,000 people with who Jesus said he would build Name, also served as a cor- Francis. He is pictured above who encouraged everyone to be their eyes glued to the center his church upon. respondent for Emmanuel with fellow travelers waiting more peaceful. He said even stage or big screens around the This was such an amazing Radio during the pilgrimage for the bus home. the way people attempt to get stage. Every single person in experience I felt like I had to a parking space at a crowded the crowd of 50,000 was pay- tell everyone I knew. My group supermarket can make a dif- ing full attention to every word all turned and looked at each Synod talks about family ference. Those remarks were Pope Francis spoke. At the end other, as every face had the followed by a procession of of the speech, the entire crowd same look of disbelief. Continued from Page One marriage bond as the blessing prayers read by adults and chil- joined in saying an “Our Father” The whole weekend really that it is and not as a burden. dren from the parish. Prayers with the Pope. Seeing such a was an unbelievable journey Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga, The chapter, said French were offered for the homeless, crowd all hold hands with one physically and spiritually. I said sometimes it appears that Group C, led by Bishop children, victims of domestic another, some with strangers, do have a strong amount of the Catholic Church has a theol- Maurice Piat of Port Louis, violence and human trafficking, others with family was such faith in Jesus Christ, but see- ogy of marriage, but not of the Mauritius, should help people families of the victims of mass family and “it also seems that listen to what the church teaches shootings and others. we limit ourselves to repeating about the family in the light of In between singing “Let obvious things, but lack key, Scripture. “We believe that this There Be Peace on Earth” and PHOTO BY CHRISTINA GALEONE driving ideas.” word meets the deepest long- “All Creatures of Our God and Matt Ryan speaks to the crowd, FUNERAL English Group A, led by ings of the human heart thirsting King,” the crowd also prayed as Father Edward Niccolls look Australian Cardinal George for love and mercy,” and it can the “Prayer of St. Francis” and on beside the St. Francis Peace Pell, said the church benefited bring healing. a prayer for animals. Although Pole DIRECTORS from past synods through the English Group B, chaired the people were happy to apostolic exhortations the pope by British Cardinal Vincent then have their pets individu- was dedicated “in the hope it CALLAHAN FAY & CASWELL would write afterward; synod Nichols of Westminster, sug- ally blessed by Father Charles will serve to remind us all to officials have said it is not gested that in presenting the Omolo, a couple of the dogs pray, think, speak and act in the uneral omes F H known whether Pope Francis “divine pedagogy” or the rev- and cats seemed a little unsure spirit of peace and harmony.” Worcester and West Boylston will write one based on this elation of God’s plan for the about being sprinkled with holy One of the people who synod. Whatever comes out family, the document “begin water. enjoyed the event is Lindsay 61 Myrtle Street – Worcester, MA – 508-753-8171 of the synod, the group said, with Genesis, which already Another highlight of the Dupuis. 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This account of the cre- world share the unifying prayer was also nostalgic for her since ed to draft the synod’s final ation of marriage presents also “May Peace Prevail on Earth,” she remembered going – as a Dirsa-Morin Henry-Dirsa document to take care not to the three basic characteristics of the pole at St. George Church child – with her dad to a similar Funeral Service continually “interrupt” the text marriage as it was in the begin- is unique, because it also con- celebration to have a hamster Funeral Home with references to the indissolu- ning – monogamy, permanence tains four powerful quotes blessed. “It was nice to bring 298 Grafton Street, Worcester, MA 01604 33 Ward Street, Worcester, MA 01610 bility of marriage “as if that and equality of the sexes.” about peace. With quotes from my kids to something I used 508-753-4211 508-756-8346 were our only concern.” Cardinal Nichols said the the “Prayer of St. Francis,” to do when I was younger,” On the theme of indissolubil- relationship between mercy and Mother Teresa, Pope Paul VI said Mrs. Dupuis. She added, www.worcesterfuneral.com ity, most of the groups insisted justice is a theme attracting spe- and Boston Marathon bombing “I thought it was really nice. I the text must present the lifelong victim Martin Richard, the pole Richard S. Mansfield cial attention. think the kids enjoyed it.” Director Celebrating Life Oxford parishes join for forum on pornography for over 119 Years OXFORD - The Oxford Pro- director of the Stony Brook selves on how to protect our sexual addition impede peo- Holden 508-829-4434 Life Committee of St. Roch Center for sexual health, families and children especial- ple’s ability to have a whole- Sterling 978-422-0100 and St. Ann parishes will spon- Newton, and Sgt. 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Students participate in Fruits of the Mission anniversary Mass in Les Cayes The Diocese of Worcester has been twinning with the Diocese of Les Cayes in Haiti for 25 years. The Worcester Diocese has offered people here many ways to become involved including: service/awareness-raising trips, twinning, PHOTO COURTESY OF SISTER sponsoring students in Haiti, giving micro-loans, selling Haitian crafts here MARIE-JUDITH DUPUY to raise money for the ministry, getting students here to contribute pennies for Haiti, bringing healthcare professionals there and sick Haitians here for Haitians join celebration treatment and providing money for a new parish in Les Cayes, St. Eugene de Mazenod, to build a dispensary. Continued from Page One culture in Les Cayes – Bishop McManus said. Father Konicki and a place Verrier renew the covenant earthquake refugees and that July 5-13, 1989 for visiting volunteers to between their dioceses at the Worcester Diocese’s twin Les Cayes was “jammed with The cardinal, twinning pas- The Worcester Diocesan stay. It is named Kay Sen St. Mark Parish in Sutton, parishes in Haiti are putting many, many young people,” tors and the Worcester contin- Office for Youth Ministry Pol. (Renovations to the which was the first parish in their own needs on hold to gent had a very helpful meet- sponsors its first trip to and twinning pastors came, house are completed in the Worcester Diocese to twin help refugees. ing discussing the twinning, Haiti, through the Norwich Bishop McManus said. February 1998.) with a Haitian institution: Bishop McManus said. He said Diocese’s Office of Haitian “I preached in French,” the nursing home Foyer St. he said; he talked about how the cardinal asked that if more Ministries. Father William C. Worcester Diocesan parishes Etienne in Les Cayes. May 1, 2013 twinning is spiritually benefi- Konicki, diocesan director 1998 Sister Judith, a native want to twin, they begin with cial to both dioceses and about of youth ministry, takes The Coalition opens its Haitian, becomes a United about 16 Les Cayes parishes first permanent office in the the hope of continuing it. Les four other members of the December 2003 States citizen to facilitate her Cayes faces economic difficul- that especially need help. Worcester Diocese to find a Worcester Diocese - in space Bishop Reilly installs travel between the U.S. and ties, but there is a simplicity of Bishop McManus said he place to serve in Haiti. donated by Office for Youth Anthony W. Eckert as director Haiti. Ministry at Oakhurst Retreat life, and joy and faith, he said. had asked to visit the children of the mission house in Haiti. at the Be Like Brit orphanage & Conference Center in Sunday some of the twin- 1990 Whintinsville. ning pastors came to a Mass in in Grande Goave, erected by Father Konicki establishes May 2005 Chardonnieres, where Cardinal Leonard and Cherlyann Gengel the Haitian Ministry of St. John Parish in Worcester. Sister Marie-Judith Dupuy, Langlois preached, Bishop Coalition. September 1998 a Sister of St. Anne, is He went there in 2013. Haitian priests visit twin McManus said. named Apostolate director. Cardinal Langlois gave parishes here. “The poverty is desperate,” The office is moved from he said. “And to make matters them his car and driver for the Oct. 13, 1994 Oakhurst to the Chancery. worse, they had not had rain trip, Bishop McManus said. Father Konicki, Haitian Ministry Project Coordinator, January 2000 in nine months. … But again, Monday he and Sister Judith Connie Barna, formerly and Regina O’Connor, director goes to Les Cayes to live. May 2006 the church was filled.” Lights the Haitian Apostolate’s Bishop McManus appoints and fans were not on and Mass of the Sisters of St. Anne minis- interim director, is appointed try called Vacations That Give, Deacon Peter Faford director lasted two-and-a-half hours. March 1995 director, and Sister Theresita of Kay Sen Pol. His wife, went there. The Worcester Diocese rents “I was really moved by the Donach, of the Sisters of the Linda, is to work with him. “Sister and I played basket- a house where Father Konicki celebration,” Bishop McManus Holy Family of Nazareth, is They are former directors of ball with the kids,” who “got a will live and members of the said. named associate director. the Haitian Coalition. After Mass about 20 peo- big kick out of it,” he said. (He diocese will stay when going pAugust 24, 2013 ple ate at the Sisters of St. and Sister Judith played basket- on mission trips. This mission Bishop McManus and house is named Kay Sen Pol June 2000 Anne convent, then they visited ball in their youth.) Bishop Reilly commissions May 6, 2006 Bishop Chibly Langlois sign (Creole for St. Paul’s House), Bishop McManus and children who have nothing but Asked what hopes came Susan Jimerson the the covenant at St. Paul for the Worcester Diocese’s Bishop Verrier meet to were immaculate, clad in beau- from the experience he said, Apostolate’s project Cathedral and say twinning is patron. discuss objectives of an opportunity to participate tiful uniforms, he said. Girls “Recommitment to my ministry Apostolate. They renew in the new evangelization. did a dance and he told them as a bishop. The cardinal has thrown himself completely into the covenant at St. Paul he’s proud to be bishop of the Cathedral. A religious sister Worcester Diocese that is help- this very difficult situation.” Speaking of Pope Francis’ and 15 priests from Haiti join Oct. 3, 2015 ing educate these children. about 200 other attendees. Bishop McManus and One girl walks four hours to themes Bishop McManus said, “The Church in Haiti is about members of the Worcester school each day, he said. Diocese celebrate the 25th the work of evangelization. t He marveled at what the par- May 2007 anniversary of the twinning Covenants between parishes ents will have the children do to … You just have to step out between the dioceses at St. are signed by representatives get an education. of the cathedral in Les Cayes Paul Cathedral. and you’re in the peripheries,” in the Worcester Diocese at Sunday afternoon they vis- a Mass, and given to Bishop ited Immaculate Conception which have much material and spiritual need. McManus. (Father Konicki qOct. 10-11, 2015 Parish in Les Anglais, twin and Sister Judith pictured) Bishop McManus, Cardinal of Christ the King Parish in But he saw spirituality when people were silent and men Langlois and members of Worcester. Bishop McManus both dioceses celebrate said the rectory is very austere, removed their hats as a proces- sion passed in the street before April 2008 the 25th anniversary of the school needs much work Deacon Peter and Linda the twinning between the and people in the area have no and after Mass. Faford complete their stay at Pope Francis talks about dioceses in the packed Our work. If they catch a fish, they coordinator for the mission Kay Sen Pol and return here Lady of the Assumption the Church being perpetually eat that day. Aug. 15, 1996 house in Haiti. Father during unrest in Haiti. Cathedral in Les Cayes and “If we bishops in the United in mission, and Haitian priests Bishop Reilly of Worcester Konicki returns to the then in Chardonnieres. States have some economic serve “24-7,” Bishop McManus and Bishop Alix Verrier of Les Worcester Diocese July 31. (Sister Judith is pictured challenges, they fade” in com- said. Cayes sign the first covenant June 2008 speaking in the cathedral.) parison to what Haitian clerics Asked what people here between their dioceses at The mission house in Haiti should do, Bishop McManus Our Lady of the Assumption January 2001 is temporarily closed. face, he said. Bishop Reilly travels to Immaculate Conception’s replied, “Recommit themselves Cathedral in Les Cayes. to the practice of their faith.” Haiti to bless the mission priest serves 10 chapels, one and its house. He meets with He said he would like more October 9-12, 2009 that takes hours to walk to, July 1997 Bishop Verrier to discuss Sister Judith takes Bishop Bishop McManus said. He said parishes to twin. The Haitian Ministry rewriting the covenant. “It’s making a big differ- McManus on his first trip to some adults have never been Coalition agrees to buy a Haiti, where he discusses the baptized because they haven’t ence” in the Les Cayes Diocese, house in Les Cayes to be he said. And he would like the covenant with Bishop Guyre seen a priest. the headquarters for its March 8, 2002 Poulard. “They consider themselves education program to continue operations in Haiti, home to Bishop Reilly and Bishop Catholics because that’s all they and flourish. know,” he said, but they have Physical Therapy R February 2010 many spiritual needs. Sister Judith goes to Haiti “But I’ll tell you, these peo- Occupational Therapy R to check on twin parishes ple have the faith,” he said. Speech Therapy R and schools with students “They’re joyful.” He said they sponsored by people here Respiratory Therapy R dress up for Mass and “shame Health Care Center after the January 2010 our people,” who come to Holistic Approach R earthquake there. Upon church as if going to the beach. to Resident Care returning she reports that “The liturgies were won- students are alive, but A non-profit Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing their homes are filled with derful,” he said. “The children Facility specializing in long term care, short term rehab, sing. The servers at the cathe- and hospice. Our Special Care unit offers a safe, secure dral were the best trained serv- environment and activities tailored to the needs of those ers I’ve seen, very reverent.” with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Monday Cardinal Langlois CONTINUING EDUCATION For More Information or To Schedule A Tour took him to the University of Contact Edie Nelson, Director of Admissions at: Notre Dame, which has dif- [email protected] or Call 508-753-4791 November On-Campus Events ferent programs in different dioceses – nursing and agri- S t . Mary HealtH Care Center ~ 39 Queen Street, WorCeSter, Ma 01610 Re-reading the Roman Tea Leaves: The 508-753-4791 ~ WWW. StMaryHC. CoM Francis Effect in the Synods on the Family James Bretzke, S.J., with response by Susan Reynolds Wednesday, November 4, 6:00 p.m.

ANNUAL MINISTRY RENEWAL DAY Loss, Change, and Resilience in Communities of Faith Melissa Kelley Friday, November 6, 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Perspectivas religiosas en la organización comunitaria entre los inmigrantes salvadoreños en el área de Boston (en Español) Thursday, November 12, 5:30-8:00 p.m.

Discernment: Can’t get enough of the Pope? Neither can we! Finding God in the Midst of Life To see photos & videos posted by local people during the Pope’s visit, go to: Barbara Quinn, R.S.C.J. Saturday, November 14, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

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Meetings Saturday events 17 Commission f Celebrate Priesthood Event or Women The annual Death with Real Dignity Conference will be held Oct. 17 from 9 a.m.-noon in the The annual Celebrate Priesthood Event will be held Oct. Assumption College Hagan Campus Center Hall, 28 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in Mechanics Hall. Proceeds The diocesan Commission for Women will meet from 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 500 Salisbury St.; conference speakers this year will will benefit the Priests Retirement Fund. For more 20 in St. Mary Church’s Gathering Room of the new hall, 20 Summer St., include Father Myles Sheehan, SJ, priest and physi- Shrewsbury. information or tickets contact Michael Gillespie at 508- The St. John Charismatic Prayer Meeting and reception will be held cian, and Bishop McManus; for more information 929-4368. or to register for the free forum sponsored by the following the 6:15 p.m. Mass and Healing Service the third Tuesday of the Witness for Life Committee, The Catholic Free Press month in St. John’s lower church, 44 Temple St. and Emmanuel Radio, Worcester and Southbridge, Auburn Walk for Hunger

contact www.witnessforlife.com. The diocesan Commission for Women will hold a Morning Retreat with The annual Auburn Walk for Hunger will be held on Sunday, Nicki Verploegen on Oct. 17 from 8:30 a.m.-noon in St. Mary’s Church Hall, October 25, at 1 p.m.; proceeds raised will benefit the food at the corner of Main and Summer Streets, Shrewsbury; for more informa- banks at Auburn Youth and Family Services and Kateri’s tion or to register at a fee of $15 per person contact Pat at 508-754-8985 or Kitchen at North American Martyrs Parish. Registration will be Wednesday 21 Carolyn at [email protected]. at 12:45 on the day of the walk at Auburn Youth and Family

The annual St. Peter-Marian Central Catholic High School Fall Craft Fair UPCOMING Services. For more information or to walk or donate contact The College of the Holy Cross will present the screening of “The Grief of will be held Oct. 17 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Junior High School, 781 Grove Christine at 508-755-8548 or email: [email protected]. St.; some 50 crafters with two floors of handcrafted articles, wood creations, Others” on Oct. 21 at 3 and 8 p.m. in Seelos Theater on campus. jewelry, Christmas items, food, children’s clothing, cosmetics, pottery, silver, planters and a bake sale as well as vendors with reps from favorite compa- “Laudato Si” Spiritual Studies

nies. The 34th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade 11th Golf Tournament will JEFFERSON – St. Mary Parish will present Dennis Patrick O’Hara, Ph.D. NORTH OXFORD – St. Ann Parish will continue Scripture Study on be held on Oct. 17 at Green Hill Golf Course in Worcester; the Worcester speaking on the encyclical “Laudato Si’ – A Call to Creation Care” on Oct. Wednesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. in the parish hall, 654 Main St.; Father County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee is an all-volunteer, non-profit 26 at 7 p.m. in the church, 114 Princeton St. The focus of the talk will be Michael Lavallee, pastor, will conduct the sessions which will focus on the organization looking for foursomes to play and sponsors able to assist with a brief overview of the encyclical and then delve more deeply into what the Gospel reading for the upcoming Sunday, reflection, prayer and fellowship; for more information or to register call Father Lavallee at 508-987-8892; the funding of this event; the tournament traditionally raise’s upwards of 10% Pope is calling us to do as parishes, communities and individuals in regards participants are requested to bring a “New American Bible” if available. of the $50,000 required to fund the Parade each March and raises all of the to caring for creation. funds for the Parade through events such as the upcoming tournament; for Meetings more information or to register contact Michael Doherty at 508-340-7884 or School Open Houses [email protected] or Jim Browne at 617-894-9671 or jimbrownejr@gmail. com. CHARLTON – St. Joseph’s Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order St. Peter-Marian Junior Senior Central Catholic High School will meet at 6:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month in St. Joseph St. John Parish Ascension Campus Coffee House will be held at 6:30 Church, 10 H Putnam Road. p.m. the third Saturday of the month on the Ascension Campus, 44 Vernon Open House will be held Oct. 25 from 1-3 p.m. at the school, 781 NORTHBOROUGH – The Secular Order of Franciscans will meet the St., in the upper church hall; use the Vernon Street church door entrance; Grove St. The opportunity welcomes prospective students and families to meet students, parents, staff and coaches, a nation- third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at St. Bernadette Church, 266 Main performances will be “celebrating God through live music, people and St. praise” by local Christian musicians. ally accredited Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics BALDWINVILLE – St. Vincent de Paul Parish 2nd annual Meat Raffle program, STEM, fourth year teaching the “Project Lead the Way” will be held Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Baldwinville American Legion, 3 Central St.; curriculum affiliated with Worcester Polytechnic Institute. For more the Country Auction will be held on Oct. 20 6:30 p.m. in the parish church information contact www.spmguardians.org. hall, 1 Forest St.; booths of coins, furniture, household items, antiques and Venerini Academy Fall Open House will be held Nov. 20 from Thursday artwork will be featured; auction preview will be held at 4:30 p.m. with the 8:45 - 11 a.m. at the school, 23 Edward St. The event will include 22 sale at 6:30 p.m.; in addition the Harvest Fair will be held Oct. 24 from 9 touring the campus for prospective families, and an opportunity a.m.-4 p.m. in the church hall; tables of theme baskets, country store items, to meet students and families. For more information contact the St. Paul Cathedral’s Office of Sacred Music will present a Holiday sale articles, a Major Cash raffle, Chinese auction items, baked Admissions Office at 508-753-3210 ext. 7310. series of concerts, recitals and liturgies in the cathedral goods, crafts and a money tree will be featured; lunch will be served. LANCASTER – Trivium School Open House will be held Oct. 25, with its resident musicians; the program will begin Oct. DOUGLAS – St. Denis Parish Open House–Ministry Fair will be held on 22 at 7 p.m. with a service of Solemn Choral Vespers Oct. 17 from noon-4 1-3 p.m. at the school, 471 Langen Road. The program will include classroom demonstrations, guided tours, and an opportunity to in honor the St. John Paul II Feast Day; music with p.m., in the church the Cathedral’s Schola Cantorum and Jonathan F. OPEN HOUSE meet faculty, and students. An RSVP will be appreciated by contact- hall, 27 Manchaug MINISTRY Babbitt, oganist/choirmaster, and director, will St., the fair is an FESTIVAL ing www.triviumschool.com. include the “St. John’s Service” and “Magnificat opportunity to meet & Nunc Dimittis,” composed by the director and fellow parishioners Henry Balfour Gardiner’s iconic anthem “Evening who are sharing Hymn.” time, talents and treasure in many different ways, to welcome parishioners to share talents with a community of people who care about the parish and Devotions each other; the Ministry Fair is an invitation to encourage “Busy People Grow Closer to God,” by worshiping with the community each week, pray- Monday St. George Parish will hold a 19 Family Prayer Hour Thursdays ing for and with one another and by sharing time and talents to help the from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the church, parish and one another. The 4th annual Christ the King Parish Novena to St. Joseph will con- 38 Brattle St.; services will include Liturgical Services tinue on Mondays to Nov. 9 from 7:15-8 p.m. in the church, 1052 Pleasant recitation of the rosary and Chaplet St.; the homilist this week will be Msgr. Michael J. Foley, pastor, St. Luke of Divine Mercy. the Evangelist Parish, Westborough. A Pro-Life Mass to “save babies through prayer” at the Problem Pregnancy Chapel will be held at 10 a.m. the third Saturday of the month in the Devotions chapel, 495 Pleasant St.; the celebrant will be Father Richard A. Fortin, retired pastor. Our Lady of Lourdes Rosary Prayer Group will meet at 3 p.m. Mondays Friday in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 1290 Grafton St. 23 BLACKSTONE – St. Theresa Parish will hold Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays in the chapel, 630 Rathbun St. Devotions Support Groups Sunday Our Lady of Vilna Parish will hold Eucharistic Adoration Fridays for one- 18 half hour following the 6:30 p.m. Mass in the church, 151 Sterling St. WEST BOYLSTON – Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish will hold a six- session Bereavement Support Group beginning Oct. 19 from 1-2:30 p.m. SHREWSBURY – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be held St. Mary’s Schools Fall Open House with grades and will continue Mondays to Nov. 23 in the parish hall, 111 Worcester St.; Fridays following the 8:30 a.m. Mass to 1 p.m. in St. Mary Parish Pastoral preK-12 will be held Oct. 18 from 1-3 p.m. at the school, 50 for more information or to register (required prior to the start of the ses- Center, 20 Summer St. Richland St.; The program will include tours of the schools, sions) call Renate Isbell, the facilitator at 508-835-3286. information for the new “Tools of the Mind” for pre-kinder- garten and kindergarten and informational packets available. VICTIM SERVICES Liturgical Services Commissi Tuesday on for Women Bishop Robert McManus and the diocesan 20 If you or someone you know St. Thomas More Society will hold the fifty- has been sexually exploited eighth annual Red Mass at 10:15 a.m. in St. The College of the Holy Cross Music at Holy Cross 2015 Concert Series Paul Cathedral, 38 High St.; each year Society will continue on Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. with Artists-In-Residence Concert featured by anyone associated with the church... confers awards on those who exemplify the in Brooks Concert Hall and on Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. “Passion with the Holy Cross Contact: Frances J. Nugent, qualities and traits of St. Thomas More; at College Choir and Chamber Singers in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel, and at this year’s celebration, the following awards 9:30 p.m. the Jazz Ensemble in Crossroads, all on campus. Coordinator of Victim Services will be conferred Distinguished Jurist, Msgr. Diocesan Office for Healing and Prevention F. Stephen Pedone Distinguished Attorney Devotions Award, The Bishop Bernard J. Flanagan 508-929-4363. Ecumenical Award and the Distinguished NORTH OXFORD – St. Ann Parish will continue to hold a rosary group Catholic Layperson. Bishop Robert McManus will celebrate the diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18 at St. Paul Cathedral; this On Television liturgy of thanksgiving to God for many years of faithful witness to the sacredness of Christian marriage honors couples who are marking signifi- Monday: Leominster LATV at 2 a.m.; Shrewsbury Public cant anniversaries (25th, 50th, etc.) this year; a light reception will follow Sunday Masses Family Rosary downstairs in the Cenacle; family and friends are welcome. Access, SPAC 28 at 7:30 a.m.; Athol/Orange Cable Charter Communications, Channel 193 at 6 p.m.; WWLP- Sunday: Charter Communications, Channel 193, 8:30 Access at 1 p.m. CHARLTON – St. Joseph Parish will hold an “Illuminate” Event with TV, Channel 22 at 10 a.m.; Boston CatholicTV, CW 56/ Mass at 5 p.m. Sunday in the church, 10 H Putnam Road Ext., for teenagers WLVI at 7 a.m.; Worcester, WCCA Cable, Channel 13 a.m.; Clinton AT&T Cable, Channel 8 at 8 a.m.; Tuesday: Athol/Orange Cable Access at 1 a.m.; and adults; for more information contact Deacon William Shea at 508-254- at 6 p.m. Mondays (re-broadcast); Spanish Language Shrewsbury Public Access at SPAC 28, 7 a.m. Worcester, WCCA Cable, Channel 13 at 8 p.m. 8512. Charter Communications, Channel 101; Comcast, and 4:30 p.m. Wednesday: Charter Communications, Channel 193 at FITCHBURG – An African Mass, in cooperation with the diocesan Channel 268; Boston, Channel 296; at 8 a.m. and 5:30 African Ministry will be held in St. Anthony of Padua Church on the third p.m. Monday: Shrewsbury 9:30 a.m.; Leominster LATV at 6 p.m. Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. Public Access at SPAC Thursday: Fitchburg, FATV Cable, Channel 8 at 9:30 a.m., SOUTHBOROUGH – St. Anne Parish will hold a Filipino Mass on the Daily Masses 28, 7 a.m. 5 p.m.; Leominster LATV at 4 p.m. third Sunday of the month at 1 p.m. followed by a “potluck dinner” in the Saturday: Shrewsbury parish hall; entertainment will include karaoke and games. Monday – Friday: Saturday: Charter Communications, Channel 193 at Charter Communications, Channel 193 at 9 a.m.; Clinton Public Access at SPAC 6 p.m.; Westboro, Charter 11 and FIOS 24 at 7 a.m.. Devotions AT&T Cable, Channel 8 at 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.; Boston 28, at 4:30 p.m. CatholicTV, WBPX, Channel 68 at 9:30 a.m.; Shrewsbury Come Follow Me GARDNER – St. Joseph’s Parish will hold Chaplet of Divine Mercy at Public Access, SPAC, Channel 28 at 4:30 p.m. Diocesan Specials 2 p.m. the third Sunday of the month in the church, 358 Pleasant St. Celebrants

Meetings Sunday: Charter Communications, Channel 193 at 6 a.m.; Sunday: Charter Communications, Monday, October19 Father Jonathan J. Slavinskas Clinton A&T Cable, Channel 8 at 8:30 a.m.; Leominster Channel 193 at 3 p.m.. Tuesday, October 20 Msgr. Robert K. Johnson LEOMINSTER ­– A North County LATV at 9 a.m.; Grafton Cable Access at 10:30 a.m.; Cursillo Ultreya will be held at 7 Wednesday, October 21 Father Charles J. Dumphy Thursday, October 22 Msgr. Thomas J. Sullivan Shrewsbury Public Access, SPAC 28 at 7:30 a.m., p.m. on the third Sunday of the and 5 p.m.; Westboro, Charter 11 and FIOS 24 at 7 a.m. month in Holy Family of Nazareth Friday, October 23 Father John Savard, SJ Church, 750 Union St. (parking in lower lot); the program includes discus- The Daily Mass is on Charter Channel 193 on cable TV! sion topic, prayer, singing, sharing of faith Since Charter TV3 has moved to Channel 193 so did our Daily Mass, Family Rosary, Sunday Mass from St. Paul Cathedral and fellowship. and all Weekly Specials. Look for us on 193! October 16, 2015 THE CATHOLIC FREE PRESS Page 9 Book ‘Pan’ offensive to Catholics; not safe for children Helping children to By John Mulderig NEW YORK (CNS) – Fidgeting with the iconic char- recognize everyday miracles acters of a classic story is a dicey business at best. So it’s By Loretta Nemeth no great surprise that “Pan” (Warner Bros.), director Joe Tony Magliano, best known as an internationally syndicated Wright’s attempt to provide social justice and peace columnist, enters the children’s book J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan with an genre with “Cracks in the Sidewalk.” In it, Magliano stays true original backstory, turns out to to his vocation by instilling the seeds of social justice, “sharing, be little more than a lavish but fairness and love for life,” into the minds and hearts of young read- Levi Miller and ers, inviting them to “deepen their awareness of the many won- hollow special-effects extrava- Garrett Hedlund star ders that surround them.” ganza. in a scene from the Magliano says the book What’s more likely to raise CNS PHOTO/WARNER BROS. movie “Pan.” will “help young children eyebrows, at least among mov- better appreciate the good- iegoers of faith, is the thorough presiding order. In fact, com- version of Christianity on offer such a pride-destroying faith, ness of God, who showers trashing of the Catholic Church pared to the gruel, corporal in their film, Fuchs and Wright the magic of Neverland, which us with wonderful bless- that Wright and screenwriter punishments and soul-crushing toy with talk of Peter as the has at least some touches of the ings everyday!” Jason Fuchs engage in before emotional abuse they dole out, promised “messiah” of this new age movement about it, The book leads the child their story departs World War from recognizing the work Peter’s later challenges seem alternate universe. The figure holds out the promise of true of God in nature to rec- II-era London for Barrie’s like a jaunt in the country. of his estranged mother, with fulfillment. Its alchemy trans- ognizing it in the caring Neverland. Those subsequent trials arise whom he longs to be reunited, forms anonymous, downtrod- people in the child’s life. Their freewheeling aes- after Peter is whisked off to becomes a subtly posed flesh- den orphans – and Blackbeard’s A great gift book, when thetic vandalism plays out Neverland by minions of the and-blood alternative to her indistinguishable drones – into shared between adult against the background of the nefarious pirate Blackbeard namesake, the un-nurturing and prophesied heroes living out and child, “Cracks in oppressive orphanage to which (Hugh Jackman). Blackbeard dishonored plaster version of their destined greatness. the Sidewalk” can be a Peter – eventually played by is waging a war against his maternity proposed to him by Unsuitable even for adults, reminder to the adult to Levi Miller – was entrusted in world’s forces of light, and uses Catholicism. this perilous cinematic journey stop and see God’s every- infancy by his mother, Mary kidnapped youths like Peter as The path of religion, the – part run-of-the-mill theme day miracles around us, (Amanda Seyfried). slave laborers mining for pow- script suggests, involves a deni- ride, part wishful, willful ego too. There, Mother Barnabas The delightful child- erful fairy dust. al of each person’s uniqueness trip – is certainly not safe for “Cracks in the Sidewalk” by like crayon illustrations (Kathy Burke), the piggish glut- Naturally Peter rebels, aided and potential for great things. children. Tony Magliano. Eastern Christian by Lynn Armstrong give ton of a nun who runs the place, eventually by comely native Thus Mother Barnabas – anoth- The film contains mean spir- Publications. 28 pp., $9.95. young readers a sense of hoards food from her hungry warrior Tiger Lily (Rooney er bogus maternal persona, one ited anti-Catholicism, a nega- familiarity and comfort. charges as the Luftwaffe drops Mara) and by a young James who perversely starves rather tive view of religion in general, The book can be ordered under the New tab, or the Children its bombs. Entrance to her Hook (Garrett Hedlund, chan- than selflessly nourishes her brief sacrilegious and scatologi- category, of the online catalog of Eastern Christian Publications, underground cache of delica- neling James Coburn). Hook is, children – emphatically informs cal humor, much stylized vio- www.ecpubs.com or by calling (703) 691-8862 for $9.95 plus $5 cies is obtained by twisting the of course, Peter’s future nem- Peter that, whatever the absent lence and a few mild oaths. The shipping and handling. nose of a statue of the Virgin esis according to the canonical Mary may have thought of him, Catholic News Service classifi- Mary. sources. Here, however, he’s as evidenced by a suppressed cation is L – limited adult audi- – Loretta Nemeth is director of communications for the Mother Barnabas’ behav- Byzantine Catholic Eparchy (Diocese) of Parma and editor of a likable – though withdrawn note from his mom the lad has ence, films whose problematic Horizons, the eparchy’s newspaper. Tony Magliano’s column is ior is of a piece with that of – veteran of the mines who managed to discover, he’s noth- content many adults would find published in The Catholic Free Press and online at www.catholic- the other “Sisters of Eternal somewhat reluctantly becomes ing special. troubling. The Motion Picture freepress.org. Prudence,” as a plaque on the Peter’s mentor. By contrast to the despair Association of America rating wall identifies the facility’s Having demolished the only that must inevitably result from is PG – parental guidance. Pay TV weakness beginning to be felt by major media

By Mark Pattison There’s no indication that The decline in circulation did The Disney example is a these companies are going to not mean that people stopped fine illustration. Disney’s earn- WASHINGTON (CNS) – adopt a different, more family- wanting to read news. It sig- ings were up thanks to mov- CATHOLICQUIZ OF THE WEEK™ The cable television world is friendly business model based naled that readers wanted to get ies like “Inside Out” and flicks PART A shrinking. Not by a lot, but it’s on these Wall Street jitters, at their news from other sources. based on Marvel comic book 29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME shrinking. least not yet. That’s too bad. The story is just a repeat characters. But the stock price OCTOBER 18, 2015 The minor signs of shrinkage Consider: How many people with the, uh, record industry. tumbled just because of ESPN. were felt by the behemoth TV gather around the smartphone, Sales of CDs have been on the And that’s where consumer companies even before the Wall or the tablet, or even the desk- decline for the past dozen years. choice comes in. If you want a Street swoon in August. top, to “watch TV”? But how Record labels keep looking for premium channel like HBO or 1. What is characteristic of Isaiah’s “servant of the Lord”? The Walt Disney Co.’s stock many people can gather around new ways to make money from Showtime, you’ve got to pay a a. power went down 9 percent by early the ever-bigger screens in the their content. But while people monthly fee for it. This means b. suffering August, not long after it con- American home? There’s a rea- enjoy music as much as ever, pay-cable channels had better firmed that there were subscrib- son it’s called “broadcasting.” they’re far more attuned to buy- put interesting programming on c. eloquence er losses at ESPN, its flagship If any of this sounds familiar, ing one song at a time than ever their schedule to justify contin- cable cash cow. it’s because the same thing hap- before. ued subscriptions. 2. About whom does Isaiah speak when he says, “Because And from one company, the pened to the newspaper indus- Consider TV. Based on stud- ESPN and all the other so- of his affliction he shall see the light in fullness of days”? shrinking stock price malady try. Newspaper subscriber num- ies of how much “screen time” called free channels are not a. King David touched other big media firms bers were getting soft but the households consume each day, really free, but they charge a b. the suffering servant as if there had been a conta- value remained high. Hoping it’s not that people are tired cable company for the right to gious disease spreading. to cash in while the getting was of watching TV. It does mean, include it on its system. That c. himself, the prophet Time Warner’s stock went good, a majority of the board though, that they’re dissatisfied charge is built into the price a down 8 percent. Viacom and at Knight Ridder, the second- with the choices available to cable franchise charges a house- 3. According to the psalmist, “May your _____, O LORD, 21st Century Fox slid 7 per- largest U.S. chain, declared its them, even in the 500-channel hold. be upon us who have put our hope in you.” cent. Also victimized by skid- intent to sell the company to the universe, and are more willing What has made ESPN bul- a. power ding stock prices were CBS, highest bidder lock, stock and to try different – and probably letproof for decades was its Comcast and Discovery barrel. less expensive – forms of TV cluster of channels. It could get b. mercy Communications. Except that there was no watching. Cue Netflix, Hulu away with holding up franchis- c. strength In all, it resulted in a net loss lock, stock or barrel. Not only and their brethren. es without a gun: “If you want of $50 billion for the TV indus- was there not a highest bid- The MoffettNathanson one channel, you have to take 4. According to Hebrews, who is our high priest? try. Note that this downturn der, there was no bidder at all. media research film tells the them all.” Some franchises have a. Melchizedek included traditional broadcast Knight Ridder had to sell the story this way: “A year ago, the reported having to pay for eight b. Aaron networks, cable firms, and com- company in pieces, and some pay TV sector was shrinking at ESPN channels, even those that panies that own both. of the buyers turned around and an annual rate of 0.1 percent. A don’t carry the ESPN brand. c. Jesus This column has said before sold some of their new holdings year later, the rate at which the It’s the hidden costs built into that the TV industry will pay to other newspaper chains. The pay TV sector is declining has the so-called basic cable pack- 5. Jesus, as high priest, is able to sympathize with our attention only when the mar- total valuation of the newspaper quickened to 0.7 percent year- age that’s gotten viewers look- _____. ket speaks to them. The ratings industry took a figurative blow over-year. That may not seem ing for alternatives. Franchises, a. weakness slide was, by itself, apparently to the solar plexus, and sev- like a mass exodus, but it is a too. The a la carte option sniffed b. strength not enough. But when stock- eral newspaper chains had to big change in a short period of at for years by the cable indus- holders squawk, the companies declare bankruptcy to clean up time. And the rate of decline is try may not sound so bad now. c. misery take notice. their balance sheet. still accelerating.” 6. Which of Jesus’ disciples seemed overly ambitious for reward? 1230AM & 970AM a. Andrew and Simon 1230AMEMMANUEL & 970AM RADIO b. James and John EMMANUEL2015 FALL PLEDGE RADIO DRIVE c. Philip and Bartholomew BUSINESS DIRECTORY 2015 FALL PLEDGE DRIVE OCTOBEROCTOBER 7. Jesus told his disciples that in order to be great they 14, 15,IT’S 16 THE must become _____. 16th LAST DAY! a. good speakers 7AM-6PM 7AM-6PM DAILY DAILY b. faith healers c. servants

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St. Paul Catholic Schools Consortium has chosen Thomas and Barbara McGuirk as the 2015 recipients of the presti- gious St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Award for their outstanding work on behalf of Catholic education in North Worcester County. Judge Gerald A. Lemire Gerald J. Power Rev. Dean N. Paleologos Philip P. Carofaniello Delma Josephson, super- intendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Worcester explained that the award is Barbara and Thomas McGuirk 58th Annual Red Mass Awards given annually in recognition of a person or institution that she not only taught English, but has furthered the mission of she also served as chairwoman Liturgy to be held at St. Paul Cathedral on Sunday the five Catholic elementary of the English Department. WORCESTER – The Saint science and a graduate of New Bank, Worcester. Also, Power Christians and Jews, who hon- schools: Holy Family Academy In addition to her teaching Thomas More Society of England School of Law. is a past member and chair of ored him with its Brotherhood in Gardner, St. Anthony and St. duties, Mrs. McGuirk was a Worcester County will honor He is a trustee of St. Mary’s the Town of Rutland Board of Citation in 1992. Bernard in Fitchburg, and St. cheering coach, directed class four people from the legal com- Cemetery and a former corpora- Appeals and a member of its In 2006, Father Dean host- Anna and St. Leo in Leominster, plays, served as class adviser, munity as part of its 58th Annual tor for UniBank for Savings and Finance Committee. ed His Eminence Metropolitan along with the region’s only National Honor Society adviser, Red Mass Sunday. Bishop former member of the Town of Methodios of Boston and diocesan high school, St. and was yearbook moderator. McManus is principal celebrant Uxbridge Finance Committee Bishop Bernard J. Most Rev. Robert McManus, Bernard’s Central Catholic in For several years she served at the 10:15 a.m. Mass, Oct. and the Uxbridge Charter Flanagan Ecumenical Award Bishop of Worcester for the Fitchburg. as secretary for the Diocesan 18 at St. Paul Cathedral, 19 Committee. He is presently – Rev. Dean N. Paleologos, service of the Feast of Three M. Marcus Moran Jr., Educators Lay Teachers Assoc– Chatham St. The Red Mass a member of Our Lady of the retired, St. Spiridon Greek Hierarchs. This event repre- Consortium chairman, stated, iation. Mrs. McGuirk was hon- is named for the color of the Valley Consultant Board and a Orthodox Cathedral, sented a momentous ecumeni- “We are so grateful to Barbara ored as Student Council Out– vestments traditionally worn past member of the Worcester Worcester cal encounter of leaders in the and Tom for their generous standing Teacher of the Year in by the celebrants and judges County Bar Association Orthodox and Roman Catholic spirit and commitment to our 2000 and 2009, was the recip- attending the King’s Bench in Executive Committee. Father Dean served as a spir- Churches in Massachusetts. youth. Combined they have 87 ient of the Robert H. Fouhy Westminster, England. itual leader of St. Spiridon’s for years of dedicated service to our Distinguished Teacher Award Msgr. Francis J. Scollen, The Monsignor F. Stephen more than 30 years. He distin- Distinguished Catholic schools! The proceeds of this for the Diocese of Worcester and pastor of St. Peter Parish will Pedone Distinguished guished himself as a clergyman Lay Person – Philip P. event will benefit scholarships the Fitchburg Rotary Teacher of give the keynote address at a Attorney Award – Gerald J. with selfless dedication to his Carofaniello, Assistant Chief to children who could not oth- the year in 2000. reception following. Power, a private practitioner faith, community and beyond. Probation Officer Dudley erwise attend and a portion will Mr. McGuirk holds a bach- The awards being presented since 1974, with an office in Father Dean is the son of District Court, Dudley be used for marketing materials elor’s degree from St. Anselm at the conclusion of the Mass Worcester and Rutland Rev. Nicholas Paleologos to get the word out about the College, a master’s degree in are as follows: and Presvytera Theodora Carofaniello and his wife excellent outcomes of Catholic education from Fitchburg State Attorney Power is a gradu- Talambocos. He received a Mara have three children and education.” University, and a certificate The Distinguished Jurist ate of St. John’s High School bachelor’s degree in reli- four grandchildren. He is a Past recipients include: the in accounting from Bentley Award – Judge Gerald A. in Shrewsbury, St. Anselm gious studies from Hellenic United States Army Veteran. Peter Lynch Foundation, Rev. University. He also received Lemire, Justice of the District College and Suffolk University College, a master’s of divin- He was employed by the Joseph O’Keefe, S.J. of Boston National Science Foundation Court Department of the Trial School of Law. Upon graduat- ity degree from Holy Cross Massachusetts Department of College, Rev. Timothy Scully grants to Holy Cross. Court ing from law school he served Greek Orthodox School of Correction for more than 10 of the University of Notre Dame, Mr. McGuirk started teaching in the United States Naval Theology and an honorary doc- years and was instrumental James Reardon of the Catholic at St. Bernard’s High in 1964, Judge Lemire and his wife Reserve – active duty Ninth torate degree in divinity from in creating the first statewide Schools Foundation of Boston, and taught science, was athletic Mary have two children, Naval District Law Center, Worcester State University. electronic monitoring program. Norman and Carol Boudreau of director, worked as a guidance Sophie and Joseph, who attend Chicago, Illinois, from 1969 Father Dean married his The monitoring program was Fitchburg, Stephen A. Perla of counselor and dean of students. Our Lady of the Valley School. to 1970. From 1970 to 1974, wife Cynthia in 1974 and they important in the supervision of Leominster, and Marty and Kit He also was a class adviser. Mr. He is a lifelong resident of Power was an Assistant District have three children and six state inmates released to reside Connors of Leominster. McGuirk also taught science at Uxbridge and a communicant Attorney for Worcester County. grandchildren. Following his and work in the community. For the McGuirks, Catholic St. John’s High in Shrewsbury, of St. Mary’s Parish. He has been engaged in the ordination in 1974, Fr. Dean Carofaniello has been a pro- education has been an impor- and he served as principal at St. Lemire served as Assistant private practice of law since was assigned to ministry in bation officer for more than 16 tant part of their family life. Bernard’s Elementary School District Attorney for Worcester 1974. Power and his wife Illinois, but, in 1981, returned years and currently serves in Mrs. McGuirk began her educa- for nine years. County until April 1988. He Mary have four children and to Worcester to serve as a the position of Assistant Chief tion at St. Patrick’s Elementary The McGuirks continue to then served as a special pros- five grandchildren. spiritual leader of St. Spyridon Probation Officer in Dudley in Whitinsville and then at St. be active at St. Bernard’s High ecutor in 2001 and 2009. He is a member of the First Church. He was instrumental District Court. He has worked Bernard’s in Fitchburg. Mr. and in their parish. Both are the He previously served on the Friday Club in the Diocese of in elevating the church to a hard to develop an aggressive McGuirk, too, was educated by alumni liaison to the Bernardian Massachusetts State Senate Worcester. He is active in St. cathedral status in 1985. supervision program to reduce the Sisters of the Presentation Foundation. As members of St. Committee on the Public Patrick Parish in Rutland. He Father Dean has served with illegal and harmful behaviors at St. Bernard’s Elementary Edward’s Parish in Westminster, Service and was chief of staff has served as an extraordinary the campus ministry groups at of offenders living in the com- School. Both are proud gradu- they serve as extraordinary min- and legal counsel. He oper- minister of the Eucharist, on area Worcester colleges and in munity and to reduce recidi- ates of St. Bernard’s High isters of the Eucharist and as ated the law office of Gerald the St. Patrick’s Finance Board, local prison ministry. He also vism. His success has been the School. Each of their siblings lectors. Mr. McGuirk is Deputy A. Lemire from 1988 until as a catechist and on the parish led the efforts of his faith com- product of his hard work and and their two children graduated Grand Knight of the parish KofC his appointment as a Clerk in social committee. Power is munity in making the bi-annual the collaboration and outreach from St. Bernard’s High School. Council. They are the parents of November 2009. a Knight, Sovereign Military Grecian Festival one of the pre- with other local agencies. After graduating from Jayna and Sean, and grandpar- Lemire is a trustee, Knights Hospitaller Order of St. John miere cultural celebrations in He has been a parishioner Fitchburg State University with ents of Eleanor and Andrew. of Columbus Uxbridge Council of Jerusalem, of Rhodes New England, drawing crowds of St. Ann Parish in North a bachelor’s degree in educa- A dinner in their honor and past Grand Knight. He and of Malta – Hospitaller, in excess of 25,000. Oxford for 20 years. Prior tion, Mrs. McGuirk began her will be held Nov. 12 at the worked diligently with the Boston Area, for the Diocese He served on the Worcester to that he was a member of teaching career in 1969 where DoubleTree Hotel, Leominster community and his hard work of Worcester. He is a board County Ecumenical Council, Our Lady of Mount Carmel she taught under the guidance with a reception beginning at helped revive the Knights of member and past chairman for the Worcester County Interfaith Parish in Worcester. He has and direction of her mentor 5 p.m. Bishop McManus will Columbus Uxbridge Council. the McAuley Nazareth Home Alliance, the Holy Trinity been involved in many minis- Sister Joan Mulcahy. She sub- confer the award. Tickets are He is a graduate of for Boys, Leicester. He is a Nursing & Rehabilitation tries through his adult life, most sequently received her master’s $100 per person and can be Assumption College with a director and clerk of the corpo- Center Board of Directors, recently as a member of the St. degree in secondary education obtained by calling Ann Racine bachelor’s degree in political ration for the Bay State Savings and the National Council of Ann Parish Council. also from FSU. For 44 years, at 978-422-6313.

St. Bernard’s Council Knights rewards student with Better Grades Incentive Program Chris Charest of Our Lady of Providence Parish at St. Bernard’s Church is the first recipient of scholarship money in the Knights of Columbus Better Grades Incentive Program sponsored by the St. Bernard’s Council #13455. Join us for our 2nd celebration of the gift Mr. Charest, a sophomore of the Worcester diocesan priesthood — at Westfield State University, and raise funds to benefit the retirement received $100 for earning two marks of “A” and $70 for two care of our priests. “B”s” last semester. According to Bill Mitchell, Deputy Grand Knight, the money from the Wednesday, October 28 program helps to cover costs, such as laundry, extra fees, etc., Mechanics Hall, Worcester that college students unexpect- SUBMITTED PHOTO edly encounter each semester. Chris Charest receives a check from Bill Mitchell, Deputy Grand 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. According to a press release Knight. provided by Mr. Mitchell, the Tickets: $100 per person money earned for better grades careers. The Better Grades Incentive helps not only to defer some Lastly, the incentive pro- Program is funded by KofC Hors d’oeuvres, refreshments, cash bar and entertainment of these hidden costs but also gram is also significant in that members who collect returnable becomes a reward for the stu- when students feel the support bottles and cans. Returnables REGISTRATION – DONATION FORM dent’s diligence. It also becomes of the community, it elevates can be dropped off at the church Michael Gillespie an incentive to avoid distrac- their self-esteem and motiva- at 228 Lincoln St., on Saturdays NAME Director of Stewardship & Development tive habits that could reduce tion to do well, the press release from 3:30 to 5 p.m. and on 508-929-4368 or email: stated. Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to noon. ADDRESS a student’s GPA (grade point [email protected] average) thereby reducing their The program is open to mem- Those with a “good amount” of opportunities for future assis- bers of the parish, Mr. Mitchell bottles and cans who need to I am unable to attend. worcesterdiocese.org/celebrate-priesthood tance. said. He said membership in the have them picked up may call PHONE Please accept the enclosed contribution. All contributions Furthermore, according to Knights of Columbus is free for Mr. Mitchell at 508-752-3321. of $100 or more will be EMAIL acknowledged in the program. Mail the press release, the higher students 18 years old or older Mr. Mitchell said the St. I would like my contribution Send the Registration - Donation form to: TICKETS orders prior to October 21 will be mailed. to be anonymous. GPA, through the increased through all four years of college Bernard’s Council, KofC is Diocese of Worcester QTY. @ $100 performance of the student, will and into graduate school. Mr. looking for new members. The Attn: Michael Gillespie subsequently result in a bet- Charest is a new member of the council meets on the second $ 49 Elm St., Worcester, MA 01609 TOTAL Knights, he said. Thursday of each month. Please make check payable to Diocese of Worcester –Celebrate Priesthood ter opportunity for their future