Smile & Click Fr. David Herrera, center, celebrated his 25th anniversary in the priesthood in August. Herrera is currently pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Midland. See photos of his celebration, Pg. 14.

Like uncle, like nephew Adam Droll, left, with his uncle, Msgr. Larry Droll, following Adam’s diaconal ordination at Serving the Diocese of San Angelo, Texas Sacred Heart Cathedral, August 8. Coverage of both Adam and Ryan Rojo’s transitional ordina- Volume XXXIV, No. 9 SEPTEMBER 2014 tions on Pgs. 6, 7. Msgr. Francis Frey, longtime diocesan priest, dies at 85 West Texas Angelus Helen M. (Andrew) Frey. the Duquesne Brewery in Pittsburgh. In Pittsburgh he attended Sacred Heart Grade He attended St. Meinrad Seminary and School MOUNT LEBANON, Penn. — Monsignor School and was a member of the Central Catholic of Theology in St. Meinrad, Indiana, studying to Francis X. Frey, 85, died August 29, 2014, at the High School class of 1946. He attended Duquesne become a Benedictine brother. While serving as a Family Hospice and Palliative Care Center in University for 2 years, then transferred to St. novice at the St. Meinrad Archabby, he discovered Mount Lebanon, Penn., of complications from Francis of Loretto Seminary, graduating with a his vocation to become a parish priest. He was pancreatic cancer. Bachelor of Arts degree. sponsored by the Diocese of Amarillo (from He was born in Pittsburgh, Penn., on December He worked for a short period of time with his which was later formed the Diocese of San 7, 1928, and grew up in the Shadyside neighbor- father at the Houlihan & Frey meatpacking com- Angelo) to attend St. Francis of Loretto Seminary. Monsignor hood of Pittsburgh. He was the ninth of thirteen pany in the Polish Hill neighborhood of Francis X. Frey children born to John William Ambrose Frey and Pittsburgh. He also worked for a period of time at (Please See FREY/4)

Stephen Kent, Fr. Richard Barron, Fr. Ron Sportin’ their Game Face Rolheiser and others in Catholic Voices Bishop Michael Pages 8-11 J. Sis, center, and Fr. Sam Mattheisen, of Friend the Diocese of San Angelo on Holy Family Facebook for the latest news, and sub- Parish in Abilene, scribe to DOSAMail weekly updates at pause for a flocknote.com/dosamail. photo opp at the first Batting with the Holies SummerSlam Softball event in DIOCESE OF SAN ANGELO San Angelo, PO BOX 1829 NONPROFIT ORG. August 10. SAN ANGELO TX 76902-1829 US POSTAGE PAID SAN ANGELO, TX Coverage, addi- ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED PERMIT NO. 44 tional photos, Pgs. 12-13.

Photo by Brandon McAuliffe Page 2 SEPTEMBER 2014 The Angelus From The Bishop’s Desk New bishop continues learning on the job; travels to Rome

By Most Rev. Michael J. Sis always ready to answer our questions, and Bishop of San Angelo they regularly organize conferences and con- tinuing education sessions. For example, in Nuevo obispo continúa aprendizaje Being a Catholic bishop is a tremendous November I will attend a USCCB workshop responsibility and a very complex role. that explains the process of canonization. en el trabajo; viaja a Roma When the Pope designates a priest to become Also, individual bishops are available for a bishop, there is not a consultation and fraternal advice. Obispo Michael J. Sis Pastoral de Obispos. particular degree program A bishop learns much from his chief co- La Conferencia Estadounidense de for acquiring the skills of workers, the priests of the diocese. The El ser un Obispo Católico es una Obispos Católicos también provee guía y the job. So, how does a Presbyteral Council is a consultative body of responsabilidad tremenda y en papel muy recursos informativos. Su personal en new bishop learn how to priests who assist the bishop in the gover- complejo. Cuando el Papa nombra a un Washington siempre está listo para dar carry out his ministry nance of the diocese. When a bishop comes sacerdote a ser obispo, no hay ningún respuestas, y regularmente organizan con- properly? from outside the diocese, the Presbyteral programa de estudios en particular para ferencias y sesiones de educación contin- There are many sources Council is extremely helpful in helping him adquirir las habilidades para dicho traba- ua. Por ejemplo, en noviembre voy a par- of guidance. First of all, to learn the history and current pastoral needs jo. Así que, ¿como aprende un nuevo ticipar en un taller que explica el proceso the Church offers written of the local Church. obispo el llevar a cabo su ministerio de canonización. También, obispos indi- documents that direct the apropiadamente? viduales están disponibles para consulta y Bishop Sis Another diocesan body that is vital in ministry of bishops, such assisting the bishop to make good decisions Hay muchas fuentes de guía. consejo fraternal. as the 1965 Vatican II is the Finance Council, which is composed of Primeramente, la Iglesia ofrece documen- Un obispo aprende mucho de sus com- decree Christus Dominus on the Pastoral honorable men and women from around the tos escritos que dirigen el ministerio de pañeros de trabajo principales, los sacer- Office of Bishops in the Church, the 1983 diocese who are knowledgeable in financial obispos, tal como el decreto de 1965 del dotes de la diócesis. El Consejo Code of Canon Law, and the 2004 Directory affairs. They provide expertise that is essen- Vaticano II, Christus Dominus sobre la Presbiteral es un cuerpo de sacerdotes for the Pastoral Ministry of Bishops. tial for the sound administration of the goods Oficina Pastoral de Obispos en la Iglesia, consultivo quienes asisten al obispo en The United States Conference of Catholic of the Church. There are also several other el 1983 Código de Derecho Canónico, y Bishops also provides guidance and helpful similar consultative bodies in the diocese. el 2004 Directorio para el Ministerio (Mira OBISPO/23) resources. Their staff in Washington is (Please See BISHOP/22) DIOCESAN BRIEFS Angelus Save the Date wants you to be whole again. The Beginning Experience SAN ANGELO — December 22, 2014 marks two special weekend is open to men and women of all faiths and editor occasions that will be celebrated at the Sacred Heart Cathedral ages. The weekend is about you not about which church in San Angelo. At 6:30 p.m., a Mass will be celebrated marking you attend. The next weekend will be September 26-28 releases the 50th anniversary of the consecration of the cathedral. The at Christ the King Retreat Center in San Angelo. Plan same Mass will mark the 50th priestly ordination of the Most Rev. to attend this weekend to start your healing process. The Michael D. Pfeifer, OMI, retired bishop emeritus of San Angelo. weekend begins on Friday at 8 p.m. and concludes on book on Please make plans to attend if you are able to. Sunday at 4 p.m. The cost for the weekend is $115 which Diocesan Conference Day includes your food and lodging. Please go online or call history of SAN ANGELO — Diocesan Conference Day is from 9 one of the telephone numbers below to obtain a registra- a.m.-4:15 p.m., Saturday, October 18, 2014, at the tion form: www.beginningexperience.org or call Christ the Midland McNease Convention Center in San Angelo. The theme King Retreat Center at 325-651-5352. We have team members who live in different cities, so just call one of of this year's event is "Echoing God's Word Together in West Texas Angelus editor Jimmy Patterson has released his Today's World.” Keynote presenters include Bishop these team members and they can put you in touch with someone in your area. Jennifer (432) 528-6243; Anna fifth book, “A History of Character: The Story of Midland, Michael J. Sis, and Anne Comeaux, former director of Texas.” Patterson will sign copies Saturday, Sept. 13, from 8- Catechesis for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. (325) 949-8967; Ruby (325) 893-4120; Brenda (432) 288- 2712 or Kathy (325) 944-4746. 11 a.m. at the downtown Farmer’s Market; from 11:30 a.m.- Cost is $20 if postmarked before September 22; $25 if 1:30 p.m. at the George W. Bush Childhood Home, and from postmarked after September 22; $30 at the door. For 2-5 p.m. at the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, 1500 more information, call the Office of Education and Correction In Jimmy Patterson’s column from the August 2014 Interstate 20 West. He will also sign his books following the Formation at the Diocese of San Angelo, 325-651-7500. 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Masses on Sunday, September 14, at (For more information see schedule on Pg. 17.) West Texas Angelus, an incorrect date was reported. The Texas legislature officially declared Midland a county on St. Ann’s Church, and at Hastings in Midland on Friday, February 28, 1885. September 19, from 3-6 p.m. Bishop to travel to Rome The book covers Midland’s historical highpoints and stories Bishop Michael J. Sis will travel to the Vatican in September for "New Bishops' School." He will be providing updates on his Clarification of character — and characters — since its was founded by schedule of activities and experiences on Twitter. Follow him at Saint Agnes Parish in Fort Stockton was founded and Captain Randolph Marcy in 1849. SABishopMike to keep up with his experiences, which will the original church on Oklahoma Street was occupied in With the encouragement of the late Judge John Hyde and a include an audience with Pope Francis. 1953. Father Franchi was the pastor of Saint Joseph team of underwriters, Patterson began work on the book in Parish at the time and the churches were part of the El early 2010. Beginning Experience Weekend Paso Diocese. The congregation moved into the present The book features comments and stories from President SAN ANGELO — Beginning Experience is a weekend church building on the Monahans Highway in 1983 and George W. Bush, Clayton Williams, Jr., and Clarence retreat designed to help you find your way and learn to Father Francis X. Frey was the pastor. Scharbauer, Jr. and more than 75 others. live again. If you have suffered the loss of a spouse The July 2014 of the Angelus did not list the parish’s The book, which retails for $25, is also available for online through death, divorce or separation, please come join us complete history. purchase at www.petroleummuseum.org/shop for the weekend. You are a special person to God and he The Angelus SEPTEMBER 2014 Page 3 SEMINARIAN OF THE MONTH Bishop Emeritus part A journey of faith and hope in the Trinity of USCCB Pilgrimage By Felix Archibong I grew up as a young boy having become a priest. for Peace in Holy Land specific interest to be around the altar This journey of answering God’s I am a covenant child! You may be either serving or assisting in any way call has not been an easy one. There West Texas Angelus imagining how! It all happened 36 I could. My parents helped nurture were years when it was not that ago before I was this seed of faith that grew in me till I smooth. There were moments when it Several months ago at the invitation of various com- born. Like the was of age to make decisions after was rough with its blowing and mittees of the United States Conference of Catholic biblical, cultural high school. I can vividly remember tempting winds just to make me quit. Bishops, 25 bishops were invited to take part in a context of the my parents never forced me into There were times when the raging "Bishops' Prayer Pilgrimage for Peace in the Holy Israelites, where becoming a priest. What they wished waters stoop up like a dam just to Land," from September 10-19, 2014. The Most the male child had of me was not to give up in service to scare me from answering God’s call. a significant value, the church whether as priest or as a Deep within me I was convinced of Reverend Michael Pfeifer, OMI, Bishop Emeritus of the my culture can be married man. I believe that the seed hearing God calling on me to follow Diocese of San Angelo, has signed on to be part of this seen in the same of faith especially becoming a priest him even in those rough years. In one pilgrimage. light. In I Samuel that was naturally burning in me, spir- of those trying moments, my father This Pilgrimage for Peace, which was organized 1:11, Hannah said Archibong itually guided my heart to embrace had passed on to eternal glory and it before the terrible recent bloody conflict in Gaza, is “… if you remember the holy priesthood of Christ. was even more difficult. It was not especially timely, given our nation's urgent initiative to me and do not forget As I advanced in age, I also had in easy without him but I believe God promote peace talks between the Israelis and me, if you give your handmaid a male mind to become an engineer with spe- knew better than I did. My beautiful Palestinians. The bishops who travel on this prayer pil- child, I will give him back to the Lord cialization in electricity and electron- mom became my earthly inspiration grimage pray and offer assistance to bring an end to the all the days of his life. My parents ics which was my father’s field of and I really do thank God for giving current hostilities. like Hannah had made a promise interest. After my high School semi- her as a great gift to me. All I could before God that if their first child nary, I remembered praying before do was trust in God to see me The purpose of this pilgrimage is simply to promote should be a male, they would offer the Blessed Sacrament on a Friday through. I believed that God does not peace in the land where Jesus was born, where he lived, him back to God as his instrument for evening for the grace and wisdom to lie and will never lie. Deep within where he taught, where he worked miracles to show that peace to the people. According to my make a choice in accord to God’s me, I knew that if God called me, he was truly the Son of God, where he suffered and died, parents, when my mom was six plan for me in life. What stayed in me surely he will see me to the end. It where he rose from the dead. This land called the "Holy months old, a certain God-fearing were similar words spoken to will be true to say that hope without Land," is of great importance for all Christians, as well man had also predicted the exact date Jeremiah by God in (Jeremiah patience is incomplete. Hence, as for Jews and Muslims. Another goal of this prayer pil- I would be born and had informed my Chapter 1:4-5), “the word of the Lord patience became my watch word in grimage is to promote peace by visiting sacred places parents that the baby will be priest came to me. Before I formed you in my heart and I guarded it religiously. and pray with Christians, and also with Jewish and and prophet. On the September 21, the womb, I knew you, before you We all need it in our daily struggles Muslims leaders. Throughout the pilgrimage, the bish- 1980, through God’s grace and love, were born I dedicated you, a prophet and most especially waiting for grant- my parent’s wish became a reality; I to the nations I appointed you.” Those ed wish said in prayers to God. ops' will have the opportunity to visit holy sites, talk was born. My mother is a living testi- feelings and desires gave me courage It has been a very fruitful formation with Isreaeli and Palestinian civil society groups and dia- mony to this fact. to be bold and firm in my decision to (Please See SEMINARIAN/22) logue with public officials, and to see the work of the Catholic church that is being done in this troubled land, especially by Catholic Relief Services. Abilene woman recounts LIFERunners experience "Our hope is to help to bring the cycle of violence to an end," Bishop Pfeifer said. "It has been shattered by West Texas Angelus ing up to Easter, we participate in our You don’t have to be a runner to irresponsible language of collective punishment, and A-Cross America relay which is a be a member. We also encourage revenge that breeds violence and suffocates the emer- Editor’s Note: Tracy Glass and her fam- relay that starts on both coasts and walkers to join the movement as gence of any alternative. Our role as religious leaders is ily entered the Catholic Church at meets in South Dakota on Good well. It’s a way to put our faith in Easter 2014. Tracy is a national board to speak a prophetic language that reveals the alterna- member of LIFERunners, the largest Friday. Hundreds of miles are cov- action. tives beyond the cycle of hatred and violence. We have pro-life running organization in the ered by runners every day as the Links to visit for more information to lift our eyes to heaven and acknowledge one another world, with over 2,400 members. The West and East arms move towards include: www.liferunners.org and as children of one father." Glass family are parishioners at Holy each other over the 40-day period. www.liferunners.org/across. Family in Abilene. Pope Francis, in his invocation for peace in Isreal and * * * It’s a beautiful sacrifice made by As a side note, my youngest daugh- Palestine held in the Vatican on June 8, 2014, stated that, Submitted by Tracy Glass many to be the voices for those who ter (6 years) and I joined "peacemaking calls for courage, much more so than war- have no voice. I recently took a LIFERunners last year. She wanted fare. It calls for the courage to say yes to encounter and I am a national board member with group from Ft. Worth and Abilene to raise money “to help babies live.” no to conflict: yes to dialogue and no to violence: yes to LIFERunners. We are the largest pro- with us as we traveled over 13 hours She raised over $3,000 for our local negotiations and no to hostilities: yes to respect for life running organization in the world to Colorado and covered over 50 pregnancy resource center and ran agreements and no to acts of provocation: yes to sinceri- with over 2,400 runners/walkers. miles in the mountains in 1 degree her first half marathon! We prayed ty and no to duplicity. All of this takes courage, it takes from all 50 states and 17 countries Fahrenheit weather! that God would use her run in a big strength, and tenacity." now. As a team, we pray, run, and As interest in LIFERunners has way, but we had no idea how BIG Bishop Pfeifer points out, "breaking out of the cycle of raise funds for pregnancy help cen- grown, so has the demand for a God was thinking … in the process violence is the duty of all, oppressors and oppressed, ters across the country and we build North and South arm to the relay. I of her run, she made a World Record victims and victimizers. All must recognize in the other awareness on the issues surrounding will be organizing the south arm for and the news went viral very fast. a brother or sister to be loved and cherished rather than abortion. As part of the 40 days lead- the run leading up to Easter 2015. an enemy to be hated and eliminated." Page 4 SEPTEMBER 2014 The Angelus CALENDARS Experiencing peace through forgiveness BISHOP SIS’ 21 — BIG SPRING, Holy The Angelus offerings will be accepted to cover Facilitated by The Gathering, United SCHEDULE Trinity – Confirmation at 6:30 costs of the events. Church of Christ. Soups facilitated by SEPTEMBER p.m. The Peace Ambassadors of West Rashda Khan. 22 — SAN ANGELO, 2014 Season of Peace Texas, an interfaith organization cre- Thursday, September 18 8-19 — ROME, Angelo Catholic School – “Peace through Forgiveness” ated by Bishop Michael Pfeifer in 6:30-8:30 p.m. - Stories of Conference for New Bishops Mass at 8:30 a.m. September 11-21, 2014 22 — SAN ANGELO, 2004 to promote interfaith coopera- Reconciliation – Stephens Central Library 21 — AUSTIN, Bishops’ tion, dialogue, and understanding – Community Room – 113 W. Beauregard Meeting, Texas Catholic Christ the King Retreat Thursday, September 11 9:30 a.m. 9-11 Memorial Service – 9-11 Clifton Truman Daniel, Grandson of Conference Center – Red Mass at 11:30 while working for peace, will be con- Memorial Park – Near San Angelo Harry S. Truman will discuss his journey of 22 — AUSTIN, Texas a.m. followed by lunch ducting their 7th annual Season of Museum of Fine Arts – 1 Love St. – 655- building relationships with the Japanese Catholic Conference General 23 — ABILENE, Sacred Peace Program: "Peace through people since the atomic bombing of Heart – Confirmation at 6:30 Forgiveness," September 11-21, 7039 Assembly Coordinator Rev. Sam Hunnicutt of 1st Hiroshima/Nagasaki during President p.m. 22-26 — CHICAGO, 2014, in San Angelo. United Methodist Church. Truman’s term. 25 — SAN ANTONIO, Catholic Church Extension The Ambassadors, in collaboration 6:30 for 24 hours - World Day of Prayer: Dr. Linda L. White will share her journey of Society Meeting Assumption Seminary, pre- with many other peacemakers, have Opening Prayer Vigil – Unity Church of reconciliation with the murderer of her 28 — RANKIN, St. Thomas side at Rite of Acolyte Mass. created a series of interfaith events Christianity – 5237 S. Bryant Blvd. – 651- daughter, Cathy. 25 — ABILENE, Our Lady – Mass at 8:00 a.m. which will allow participants to 6830 Rev. Janie Kelley will facilitate. 28 — IRAAN, St. Francis of Grace, Dyess Air Force Sanctuary will be open for vigil. Friday, September 19 reflect on the impact of forgiveness 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – Stage Reading and of Assisi – Mass at 9:30 a.m. Base, Mass, 7 p.m. or the lack thereof, open their hearts Forgiveness Workshop – Emmanuel 28 — FORT STOCKTON, 26 — WINTERS, Mass, Friday, September 12 Episcopal Church – Harvest Room – 3 S. Prison Mass at St. Dismas Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, 8:30 to the possibility of reconciliation, 7:30 p.m. – Jewish Synagogue Service a.m. and offer opportunities to take neces- – Congregation Beth Israel – 1825 W. Randolph. Retreat Rais Bhuiyan, an American Muslim who is 28 — SAN ANGELO, Beauregard – 374-8940 with a focus on 30 — SAN ANGELO, sary action to bring forth inner peace the only survivor of 3 people shot in Dallas Presbyteral Council, 11 a.m. forgiveness by Ami Mizell-Flint. Diocesan Pastoral Center – through forgiveness which will mani- by Mark Anthony Storman story of forgive- Presbyteral Council, 11 a.m. 28 — SAN ANGELO, fest peace in our world. Saturday, September 13 ness will be performed by local actors. 30 — SAN ANGELO, Knights of Columbus Hall, All faith traditions emphasize the Meet The Bishop, 7 p.m. 9:00 to 3:00 – Buddhist Insight Pregnancy Help Center importance of forgiveness as a gate- Meditation Retreat focused on forgiveness Sunday, September 21 31 — SAN ANGELO, Benefit Dinner at 6:30 p.m. way to inner peace, true love and – Unity Church of Christianity – 5237 S. 6:30 p.m. International World Day of Sacred Heart Cathedral – All compassion, and communion with Bryant – 651-6830. Conducted by Rev. Peace: Burning Bowl Closing Ceremony: - OCTOBER Saints Day Vigil Mass at 7:00 Janie Kelley. Unity Church of Christianity – 5237 S. p.m. God. Therefore, the Peace Bryant Blvd. – 651-6830. Facilitated by 3 — SAN ANGELO, Holy Ambassadors invite everyone to Angels – 8:30 a.m. Bless Tuesday, September 16 Rev. Janie Kelley. Animals CHRIST THE KING attend all or some of the events dur- 6-9 p.m. Movie and Conversation over For More Information – Becky Benes at 3 — SAN ANGELO RETREAT CENTER ing this season. Soup Supper – “Forgiving Dr. Mengele” – 325-949-1450 or Deb Michalewicz at 325- Newman Center – 7:00 p.m. OCTOBER Forgiveness is a gift we give our- Angelo State University-CJ Davidson 656-4594 or go to Peace Ambassadors' St. Francis Mass 2-5 Lubbock Diocese selves. Ballroom: Deacons Annual Retreat The story of Eva Kor, a Holocaust sur- facebook page. Sponsored by the Peace 4 — SAN ANGELO, All events are free; however, love Ambassadors of West Texas. Diaconal Conference Day. 6 Heart of Mercy Prayer vivor and her journey of forgiveness. 5 — CHRISTOVAL, Group Carmelite Sisters Monastery 7-8 Clergy Convocation – Solemn Profession of Sr. 10-12 Engaged Encounter FREY Theodore,O. Carm., 2 p.m. 12 Natural Family Planning 7, 8 — SAN ANGELO, 13 Heart of Mercy Group (From 1) He retired first to Houston, where he (George), Bernie Jansen (Catherine), Christ the King Retreat 17-19 Deacon Formation lived with his brother, Thomas, and Gerald J. Pry (Ellen), and Charles Center, Priests’ Fall 20 Heart of Mercy Group He was ordained a priest of the his wife, Sue Frey, then to South Kenawell (Alice). Convocation 22 Red Mass with Bishop Diocese of Amarillo on May 31, 1958, Fayette Township (Bridgeville), Penn., He is also survived by many of his 11 — MIDLAND, Diaconal Sis at St. Paul's Cathedral in Pittsburgh. 23-26 Women’s Walk to where he lived with his sister Alice 77 nephews and nieces, grand Ordination of Felix Archibong He celebrated his First Solemn Mass 11 — ODESSA, St. Martin Emmaus Kenawell. He became a member of St. nephews and nieces, and his favorite 27 Heart of Mercy Group June 1, 1958, at St. Bernard Church in Barbara Parish and celebrated daily dog Amber. - Mass at 5:00 p.m. Mount Lebanon, Penn. 12 — LORAINE, St. 28 Deacon Quarterly Mass at Holy Child Parish in A Memorial Mass was celebrated at Joseph – Mass at 8:30 a.m. Meeting After his ordination, he began 51 Bridgeville. 5:30 pm on Monday, September 8, 12 — SWEETWATER, 31 Diocese of San Angelo years of active priestly ministry in He loved gardening and travelling. 2014, at St. Mary Church, Odessa, Holy Spirit – Confirmation at Deacons Annual Retreat #2 West Texas. He served in the parishes He led pilgrimages to Lourdes and after which he was interred in the 11:00 a.m. of St. Elizabeth, Lubbock; St. Mary, NECROLOGY Fatima. columbarium at St. Mary Church. A 17 — SAN ANGELO Amarillo; St. Anthony, Dalhart; Sacred Msgr. Frey is survived by his sib- dinner in the gym will follow the Rotary Club Presentation OCTOBER Heart Cathedral, Amarillo; St. Agnes, 18 — SAN ANGELO, 4-Deacon Thomas Lambdin lings Charles Frey (Cathy), Thomas Mass. Arrangements have been 9:30 a.m., Keynote presenta- (1982) Fort Stockton; St. Lawrence, Garden Frey (Sue), Bernard Frey (Irene), entrusted to Warchol Funeral Home in tion, Diocesan Conference Day 5-Rev. William Meagher, City; Our Lady of Lourdes, Andrews; Ellen Pry and Alice Kenawell and sis- Bridgeville, Penn., (412) 221-3333. In 18 — ODESSA, Holy OMI (1970) and St. Mary, Odessa. ter-in-law Lorraine Frey (Ambrose). lieu of flowers, memorials may be Redeemer, Confirmation, 5 p.m. 7-Rev. Francis Schoutteten, He resigned as pastor of St. Mary He was predeceased by siblings John made to Family Hospice and Palliative 19 — HOUSTON, OMI (2002) Church in Odessa on February 9, Frey, George Frey, William Frey, Care in Mount Lebanon, Penn.; Holy Equestrian Order of the Holy 8-Dcn Simón Franco(2008) 2009, at the age of 80. Ambrose Frey, Fr. Lawrence J. Frey, Child Parish in Bridgeville, Penn.; St. Sepulchre 15-Rev. James Norman, He was given the honorary title of 20 — ODESSA, Catholic OMI (1987) Sister Marie Frey and Catherine A. Mary Parish in Odessa, or the charity Charities of Odessa board 21-Deacon Richard Blake Monsignor by Pope Benedict XVI in Jansen and in-laws Mary Margaret of your choice. meeting, 11:30 a.m. (1989) 2009. Frey (John), Mary Katherine Frey The Angelus SEPTEMBER 2014 Page 5 PARISH FESTIVALS & FAMILY FAIRS

(If your parish's family fair or fall festival is not listed here, of the animals. Festivities continue with music and food Festival On October 18 From 10am to 10pm. Everybody please email the details to jpatterson@sanangelodio- throughout the evening and a performance by the Texas is invited. cese.org so they can be included next week, and in Tornados at 7pm on Friday. Saturday will continue with upcoming editions of the West Texas Angelus.) more family fun starting at 11:00 am and concluding at SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 11:00 pm. We will start the morning with a demonstration WALL. The St. Ambrose Fall Festival on Sunday, October by the K-9 Unit of the Abilene Police Department. 19, 2014 marks the 75th Annual Jubilee Celebration at the SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Wall, TX. The turkey, ELDORADO. On Sunday, September 21, 2014, Our Lady SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5 dressing and sausage meal will be served from 11 a.m. to of Guadalupe in Eldorado will celebrate it's annual fall fes- ST. LAWRENCE. Lunch will be served from 11:00 - 2:00 2 p.m. Adult tickets are $9. Children plates are $5.00. tival at the Schleicher County Courthouse square from p.m. ONLY. The menu features Barbeque Brisket, Children games begin at 10:30 a.m., Bingo starts at noon, 11:00 am until 4:00 pm. There will be food booths, drinks, Homemade German Sausage and all of the trimmings entertainment at 1:00 p.m. and live auction will begin at children games, cake walk, music, and lots of family fun, including homemade desserts (as well as diabetic 1:30 p.m. Shuttle bus is available from the school parking thanks. desserts), tea, coffee or water. Sausage sandwiches and lot to the church. other food concessions will be available after 4:00 p.m. for SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 purchase SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 CARLSBAD/SAN ANGELO. St. Therese Catholic Church ~PLATES TO GO~ will also be available from 11-2 COLEMAN. Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Coleman, of Carlsbad will hold its annual festival on Sunday, ~MEAL TICKETS~ noon meal tickets can be purchased Texas is having their annual Parish Fall Festival on September 21, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 3636 N. from 10:45 a.m. until 1:45 p.m. Adult tickets will be $12.00 Sunday, October 19, 2014. Activities will begin at 11 a.m. Bryant, in San Angelo. A barbecue brisket/homemade each and tickets for children 12 and under will be $10 with a delicious authentic Mexican Dinner. There will be a German sausage dinner with all the trimmings will be each. SAUSAGE~ uncooked, homemade German Country Store, Silent Auction, Raffle, Outdoor and indoor served from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Plates for adults, chil- Sausage will be sold for $ 7.00 per pound in the games & activities which include: Bingo, Train-ride for the dren and Drive-Thru To-Go plates will be available. Adult SAUSAGE HAUS with a minimum of 5 pounds, please. children, Cake-Walk, Horse-shoe tournament, and much and To-Go plates are $10; Children plates for 10 and ACTIVITIES include Grab Bag, Coke Ring Toss, Jumpy more. Please join us for a great time for good food, great under: $6. Cooked/ Uncooked sausage and barbecued Houses, Duck Pond and many others will be open from buys, lots of fun and fellowship. For more information, brisket may be purchased in the afternoon. An auction 11:00 a.m. ~ 4:00 p.m. The KOUNTRY KITCHEN will be please contact Festival Chairperson: Becky Slayton at featuring donations from various merchants and parish- stocked with local handcrafts, baked and canned goods, (325) 214-4164. ioners will begin at 1:15 p.m. A Country Store, Silent the RELIGIOUS BOOTH will feature a wide variety of Auction, Bingo and other games will be available through- Religious items for purchase and will open at 10:30 a.m. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24-SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 out the afternoon. For more information, call St. Therese The CONCESSION STAND will be available throughout BIG SPRING. Friday, October 24, from 11 a.m.-7 pm and Catholic Church: 1-325-465-8062. the day for refreshments. BINGO~ Bingo will be from 12 Saturday, October 25, the Festival will be selling FOOD! noon-4 p.m. under the church pavilion. There will be a ASADO PLATES! CARNE GUISADA PLATES! And SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 SILENT AUCTION from 10:30a-2:30p. The LIVE AUC- GORDITA PLATES! On Saturday, October 25, the FUN MIDLAND. St. Ann's of Midland will host the 66th annual TION will begin promptly at 2:00 p.m. in the PARISH begins at 6 p.m., with GAMES! Basketball, Football, and Family Fair on the church grounds, 1906 W. Texas, HALL. Baseball Throw! Duck Pond, Fish Pond, and Hole in One Saturday, September 27, from 10am-10pm. Carnival golf! Bingo! And many more games! Join us for good food, hours are Thursday, September 25 (6-10 p.m.); on Friday SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5 fun games and live MUSIC! September 26 (6-midnight); Saturday September 27 (10 SAN ANGELO. St. Margaret of Scotland will be having its a.m.-Midnight) and Sunday September 28 (1-6 p.m.). The annual festival on October 5th at the Knights of Columbus SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26 raffle's 1st Prize - 1966 Ford Mustang (MSRP $14,300) Hall. A brisket dinner will be served starting at 11. An auc- SONORA. 11am-6 pm. Everyone welcome! Food booths, 2nd Prize -Carnival Cruise Lines gift card (Value $2,000). tion, games for the kids, and a country store will also be games, silent auction and activities on the St. Ann's 3rd Prize - Apple gift card (Value $600). Tickets are $3 or available" Church grounds, 311 W. Plum in Sonora. Raffle drawing 11 for $30. There will be non-smoking bingo, arts and for prizes at 5pm. Music and dancing 4-6pm. Only one crafts, dunking booth, a country store, and the famous SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5 mass on this Sunday at 10am. The Festival Queen will be odds and ends booth. Some of the great food available St. Patrick's Church Fall Festival announced during Mass. For more information, contact includes burgers, tacos, fajitas, nachos, quesadillas, BRADY. AT the Ed Davenport Civic Center. There will be 325-387-2278. turkey legs, funnel cakes and more. For more information, a turkey & dressing meal with German sausage and all please call 432-682-6303. The Family Fair benefits St. the trimmings served from 11:00-2:00 Price $8 a plate. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Ann's Catholic School. Take outs available! Daily Events consist of Silent Auction, ROWENA. St. Joseph Catholic Church Country Store, Cake Walk, Bingo, Large Auction, & out- 92nd Annual Fall Festival. More details in upcoming SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 door kid's games. 2014 Ford Supercrew along with other issues of The West Texas Angelus. JUNCTION prizes Only 500 Tickets Sold St. Theresa Church Fall Festival $100.00 Each; $500.00 Early Bird Drawing on September SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 Sunday, September 28, 2014, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 7. For more information or to buy a ticket, contact the MIDLAND. St. Stephen’s of Midland will be hosting its Raffle, silent auction, Mexican food, games for children, Parish office at 325.597.2324 Annual Fall Festival and Silent Auction in the Church Hall, bake sale, and much more Office hours Mon. - Wed. 9-12&1-3, Thur. 9-12 4601 Neely Ave., Saturday, October 25, 6-9 p.m. Your tick- et into the festival, is a bag of candy per family. There will FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3-SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12 be a cake walk, a baked goods store, face painting, chil- ABILENE. The St Francis Annual Grand Jamaica will be OLFEN. St. Boniface Fall Festival at Olfen will be held on dren games, silent auction and much more fun. Don’t for- held Oct 3rd - 4th on the church festival grounds, 826 Sunday, October 12th at the Parish Hall. get to wear your costume as there will be a costume con- Cottonwood St (between North 8th and 10th Street on test, so let your imagination run will and be creative. For Treadaway Street in Abilene TX). This year's festivities will SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 more information, please call 432-520-7394. begin on Friday October 3rd at 5:00 PM with the blessing COLORADO CITY. St. Ann Parish will hold its Fall Page 6 SEPTEMBER 2014 The Angelus The Transitional Ordinations of Adam Droll and Ryan Rojo

Church ordains two transitional deacons ‘You are no longer a By Jimmy Patterson hearer of the Gospel, Editor West Texas Angelus but also its minister’ SAN ANGELO — The Diocese of San Angelo welcomed two new transi- Editor’s Note: At the ordination Masses of Deacon tional deacons to the Church in August. Adam Droll and Deacon Ryan Rojo, August 8 and Ryan Rojo, of Odessa, and San Angelo 9, Bishop Michael J. Sis spoke directly to each of native Adam Droll, both in their final the diocese’s new transitional deacons. Below are years at Mundelein Seminary in Bishop Sis’ remarks to Ryan Rojo. Chicago, were two of three transitional You are about to be raised to the Order of the deacons to be ordained before the end Diaconate. A sacred character will be impressed of the year. upon you. By this Ordination, you become a Droll’s ordination Mass was Friday, cleric, and you are incardinated into the Diocese August 8 at the Sacred Heart of San Angelo. Cathedral; Rojo was ordained at St. The Lord Jesus has set an example that just as Joseph’s Church in Odessa, on he himself has done, so also you must do. In Saturday, August 9. A third final-year the Gospel passage you selected for this Mass seminarian/transitional deacon candi- Top photos, transitional deacons Ryan Rojo, left of Bishop Sis, above left photo; today, from John 15, it takes place at the Last date, Felix Archibong, will be ordained and Adam Droll, left of bishop, above right photo; Above, Bishop Sis lays hands on Supper when Jesus washes the feet of his on Saturday, October 11, at Our Lady Ryan Rojo, and Adam Droll, pictured with his uncle, Msgr. Larry Droll. (Top left photo by Alan P. Torre; top right photo by William Scherz; above left photo by Alan Apostles. He calls them to humble service to of Guadalupe Church in Midland. P. Torre; above right photo, courtesy photo) meet the needs of God’s people. “Well, here we go,” said Droll, at the Jesus tells them, “Love one another as I love conclusion of his ordination Mass. you. No one has greater love than this, to lay Droll is the nephew of diocesan vicar you must do,” Sis said. “Remember the people of West Texas” for nourishing his down one’s life for one’s friends.” Today, as general, Msgr. Larry Droll. words of St. John of the Cross: Where faith and felt compelled to reciprocate we pray the Litany of the Saints, you will liter- San Angelo Bishop Michael J. Sis we put love, we will find love. As you that goodness in some small way. ally lay yourself down on the ground here, quipped that he felt it was perhaps fit- go through the years of your ministry, Droll told the crowd gathered for this humbly placing yourself in service to God. ting that the first deacon he ordained in never allow yourself to be turned away ordination that it had been quite a ride. As a deacon, that is, as a minister of Jesus his role as bishop was named Adam. In from the hope that is offered by the “More days than not have been a Christ, who came among his disciples as one both Rojo’s and Droll’s ordinations, Sis Gospel. Now you are not only a hearer blessing and there has been a lot of who served, I encourage you to do the will of spoke directly to the two young men, of this Gospel, but you are also its growth in me over these seven years God from your heart. Serve the people of God encouraging them in what was ahead minister.” and I am sure more to come as I contin- that you are called to serve just as you would of them and the duty and responsibili- Rojo admitted that he has been ue to discern the Lord’s will for the rest serve Jesus Christ himself. ties they had chosen to pursue. “absolutely astonished by God’s good- of my life.” “The Lord Jesus has set an example ness since entering the seminary in 2005. (Please See HOMILY/20) that just as he himself has done, so also The Odessa native credited the “good The Angelus SEPTEMBER 2014 Page 7 From the Editor Diaconal class gathers for tenth reunion Much planning, West Texas Angelus many decisions at Ten deacons and their wives from the 27-member diaconal class of 2004 in the Diocese of San Angelo, celebrated a 10- work in ordinations year reunion the weekend of June 27-29, By Jimmy Patterson 2014, at San Miguel Arcangel Church in Midland. Fr. Bernardito Getigan presided SAN ANGELO, ODESSA — When I was 20 over the group’s Mass celebrating the years old I spent half of a paycheck on a ticket to anniversary. The gathering was hosted by see the Doobie Brothers on their “One Step Closer” San Miguel Arcangel Church, former tour as it made a swing through parish of the late Fr. Tom Kelley, forma- Dallas. The other half of that pay- tion director of the class of deacons check went for another ticket: to see Twenty-seven men were ordained in the the Doobie Brothers on the same diaconal class; five tour the next night at The Summit in have left the diocese, one deacon, Mark Houston. Reeh, died February 20, 2005. Fr. Kelly I was a big fan. died February 21, 2005. There I sat in the packed stands at In addition to the 27 ordained deacons The Summit in full anticipation of Patterson that year, three others — Art Casarez, being re-energized by this great band. Before the Mike Kahlig and Mike Lamonica — are show was over 2 1/2 hours later it had finally aso considered a part of the class. Casarez dawned on me: I had paid good money to see the and Kahlig were ordained early because of same exact thing on consecutive days. their completion of the LIMEX Course; The choreography, the song selection and order, LaMonica because of his holding of a even the point where guitarist Patrick Simmons Master’s Degree in Theology from the jumped out into the audience and ran to the balcony University of Dallas. to play among the adoring throng of Houstonians In its 10 years, among many other — we’d both been there and seen that, Pat and me. works, the class of deacons established a Back row: Paul Hinojos, Felix Segura, Bob Leibrecht, Julie Leibrecht, Victor I was pretty bummed. memorial for Deacon Mark Reeh, located Lopez, Charlie Evans, Carolyn Evans, Maddie Lamonica, Mike Lamonica, Sal Primera Middle row: Dorothy Hinojos, Margie Segura, Mary Lopez, Becky Sotelo, Call me naive, but I had no idea the whole thing at St. Lawrence, Reeh’s home parish. Chano Sotelo, Alicia Saldivar, Fidel Saldivar, Lupe Primera. Front row: Mary was staged. Information provided by Dcn. Bob Leibrecht. Fernandez and Abel Fernandez. It would have been like going to see “Ghostbusters” one night in Abilene and driving to Fort Stockton the next night to see it again. What’s the point? Fr. Hilary installed at St. Mary’s Weird as it may sound, as I drove to Odessa on Saturday, August 9, the memory of the double Doobie experience came to mind. Photos from the Mass installing I had been to Adam Droll’s ordination the night Fr. Hilary Ihedioha as pastor of St. Mary’s Church in Odessa, August before in San Angelo. Twelve hours later, Odessa’s 10, 2014. Ihedioha, most recently St. Joseph’s Church was SRO for Ryan Rojo’s ordi- pastor at St. Patrick’s in Brady nation Mass. I certainly had no reason to believe I and its mission, St. Francis Xavier was in for a repeat of the concert replication from in Melvin, assumes the pastorate 34 years earlier — at least there wouldn’t be a following the departure of Fr. member of the choir running to the balcony for a Santiago Udayar, who will be solo mid-Mass. attending Canon Law School in While the structure of the Mass is of course Canada. unchanging, there are elements that were unique to the two deacon candidates’ ordinations. Adam’s and Ryan’s decisions on readings, gospels and even (Photos by Alan P. Torre / vesting brought each Mass its own unique imprint aptorre.com) while retaining the elements on which we can always count. It was indeed a blessing to witness both. Droll chose the Gospel about the grain of wheat (John 12:24-26), for the same reason he chose his second reading (Acts 6:1-7): “Unless I continue to die to my self-centered tendencies, I will never be fruitful in my ministry,” he said. (Please See CHOICES/20) Page 8 SEPTEMBER 2014 The Angelus Speaking of Saints ... Blessed Bernardina Maria Jablonska: a Mother Superior at just 24 By Mary Lou Gibson Adam (as he was known then) lost a leg at 18 while West Texas Angelus fighting in a Polish insurrection against the Russians. Later he turned to art and gained considerable popu- Young people have heroes – people they admire and larity and fame. want to emulate. Maybe it’s someone who has Matthew Bunson writes in “John Paul II’s Book of excelled in sports, or is a popular entertainer, or some- Saints” that he became acutely aware of the problems one who has discovered a medical cure, or invented a faced by the needy and the helpless and he felt com- new computer program. pelled to do something. He joined the Franciscans as a It’s always been this way. The young look to the old member of the Third Order, gave up his painting Gibson to see who has succeeded and who has failed. career and dedicated his life to serving the poor and Mary Lou Gibson Bernardina Maria Jablonska is an example of a young homeless in Kraków, Poland. He became known as writes about the person who was attracted to the work and service of Brother Albert when he had formed a religious com- saints for the another. She was a young Polish girl living in the late munity called the Brothers of the Third Order of St. West Texas 19th century and had lost her mother when she was Francis Servants of the Poor. They became known as Angelus. 15. She was raised in a devoutly religious family and the Albertine Brothers in his honor. He established a Gibson’s column spent some time in a hermitage where she began to similar community for women in 1891. also appears monthly in the think about a religious vocation. She also became Bernardina had a naïve and idealistic view of what Catholic Spirit, more aware of the suffering of the poor and needy it meant to work with the poor. Sarah Gallick writes in the newspaper of around her. “The Big Book of Women Saints” that Bernardina had the Diocese of A few years later, she met a Franciscan tertiary, never seen true urban poverty before and when she Austin. Albert Chmielowski (1845-1916), and became inter- ested in the work he was doing. As a young man, (Please See SAINTS/23) Blessed Bernardina (Photo: catholic.org) The journey begins for diaconal candidates By Tom Collier ly involved. We pray together, we attend classes His Church into the world in which they live and Diaconal Candidate together, and we study together. “Discernment” is work. Deacon Bill Ditewig describes a deacon as Diocese of San Angelo different than simply deciding. The discernment a man who through ordination is publicly and per- process slows down the rush to a decision in order manently conformed to the image of Christ the Sometimes you just have to do what you’re told. to allow the Holy Spirit to enter into the conversa- Servant. When this reality first sunk in, I remem- Sometimes you just have to go where you are tion. Not that He isn’t there from the beginning, ber thinking, “Who is worthy of that?” No one is. sent. And if it’s God that you are following, the but for engineering types like me, stepping back to How is it then that we have any deacons at all? Tom Collier, a joy can be amazing. gain a richer understanding and taking some time The answer to that is fairly simple. It’s the Holy About seven years ago, I felt a to listen is a good thing. And so Pat and I prayed Spirit that issues the call, and it’s His power acting parishioner at stirring that I was called to – a lot. And read. It’s amazing how many books through the sacrament of Holy Orders that makes St. Ann’s in become a permanent deacon. are available on the diaconate and discernment. it possible to carry out this calling. Midland, will Initially, I did nothing and told (The most practical advice came from books writ- Diaconal formation in the Diocese of San no one. After all, what were the ten by deacon’s wives.) We shared our thoughts Angelo is a five year process designed to discern write about chances I’d actually act on this? with our pastor and few close friends, and asked the calling, deepen the spirituality, and develop the his journey At about the same time, my wife for their feedback and prayers. skills required for this ministry. And they are seri- through the Pat had a sense that I should be a In 2013, the Diocese of San Angelo began the ous about it. Following a year of inquiry dedicat- deacon. And she told no one – formation process for men who might be called ed to understanding the diaconate and the forma- diaconate not even me. Collier into the diaconate. We attended a “Come and tion process, twenty-one men were invited by the program for After about a year of praying See” meeting, followed by monthly inquiry meet- bishop into the next phase, called Aspirancy. The on my own, the stirring I originally felt became ings designed to help us understand what we were Aspirants and their wives meet once a month from the Angelus. stronger, more insistent to the point where I could getting ourselves into. The process also involved Friday evening to Sunday afternoon and do our no longer keep quiet. Although I really don’t four interviews for Pat and I, a marriage assess- best to squeeze a semester of study into each remember the specifics, our first serious conversa- ment survey and report, and both a psychological month. The Aspirancy year focuses on prayer and tion about the diaconate may have gone something evaluation and physical for me. Pat even had to discernment. The next three years are called like this: provide a hand-written letter to the bishop giving Candidacy, and are dedicated to spiritual and intel- Pat: “Do you think we should grill some her consent! It became clear early on that this was lectual development. salmon for supper tomorrow night?” more than your basic volunteer ministry. Pat and I, along with the Church, will be dis- Tom: “I think I’m supposed to become a dea- So what exactly is a deacon? I’ll start by cerning my call to the diaconate up to the moment con.” describing what they are not. Deacons are not of ordination. If I am ultimately not ordained, that Pat: Stunned silence. “assistant priests,” even though we see them on in itself will be following God’s will and the time Apparently ordained ministry has very little to the altar. Deacons are not “super volunteers,” that we spent in formation will make us stronger do with seafood. although we often see them working alongside Catholics. Which it will be only God knows. And so our discernment process began. I say volunteers in service ministries. Deacons are And so we pray and we leave it in His hands. “our” process because both Pat and I are intimate- ordained clergy who bring the love of Christ and The Angelus SEPTEMBER 2014 Page 9 Making Sense of Bioethics ‘Am I dying or is this Is artificial insemination wrong my birthday?’ and other even for married couples? famous last words By Fr. Tad Pacholczyk tate and to help so that the act attains its natural By Erick Rommel purpose.” Catholic News Service Artificial insemination introduces sperm into a Interestingly, at the present time, there do not woman’s body by use of a thin tube (cannula) or seem to be any real-world examples of insemina- We all look to others for insight and guidance. Sometimes we other instrument to bring about a pregnancy. tion technologies that facilitate the conjugal act. Artificial insemination can be either homologous Hence, while the statement above is true in a theo- find it through the words of our family and (using sperm from a woman’s retical way, in practice there do not appear to be friends. And sometimes, we seek meaning from husband) or heterologous (using any specific technical methods to which the state- the words of those we only know from a distance. sperm from a man she is not ment would in fact apply, so the claim of some Over time, I've come to realize that I find deep married to). Both forms of artifi- Catholics that an exception exists for homologous meaning in moments of significant challenge. cial insemination raise signifi- artificial insemination does not appear to be cor- Sometimes, those words come from real life. At cant moral concerns. rect. The core problem remains that even if sperm other times, they come from books or television Bringing about a pregnancy were collected without masturbation, the subse- by introducing a cannula quent steps of introducing a sample into a woman’s or theater. No matter where they originate, the through the reproductive tract of reproductive tract, through a cannula or other words that stay with me come from a place of Rommel a woman and injecting sperm means, would invariably involve a substitution or truth. into her body raises concerns Pacholczyk replacement of the conjugal act, which would not In high school, I kept a notebook of quotes that inspired me. about reducing her to a kind of conduit for the pur- be morally acceptable. While the book is unfortunately lost, there is still one quote I poses of obtaining a child. These actions fail to To procure sperm without masturbation, a couple remember by heart: "In spite of everything I still believe that peo- respect the most personal and intimate aspects of a could use a so-called “silastic sheath” during mari- ple are really good at heart." woman’s relational femininity and her sexuality. tal relations (a perforated condom without spermi- She ends up being treated or treating herself as an cide). This would allow some of the sample to pass Written in her diary while in hiding, I often think of Anne “object” for the pursuit of ulterior ends. A man also through, and some to be retained and collected, Frank's words when faced with difficult people. violates his sexuality, as his involvement becomes and would assure that each marital act remained Knowing how I feel about words and their meaning, it probably reduced to “producing a sample,” usually by mas- ordered and open to the possibility of transmitting comes as no surprise that I immediately purchased the book turbation, which technicians then use in order to the gift of life. "Famous Last Words" as soon as I found it at a local bookstore. impregnate his wife or another woman. Similarly, Yet even when using a morally-permissible sperm Thumbing through it, I saw a wide range of sentiments from any child conceived in this manner is potentially procurement technique, the subsequent mechanical optimistic ("I've never felt better," Douglas Fairbanks) to fearful treated as an object or a “project to be realized,” injection or insemination step itself would raise rather than as a gift arising from their shared bodi- serious moral concerns. Clearly, a marital act would ("God, don't let me die. I have so much to do," Huey Long) to ly intimacy and one-flesh union. not cause the pregnancy, but at best would cause amazingly self-aware ("Don't let it end like this. Tell them I said Back in 1949, a prescient Pope Pius XII already gamete (sperm) collection. The pregnancy itself something," Pancho Villa). recognized some of these moral concerns when he would be brought about by a new and different set In each instance, the words expressed more about the person wrote: “To reduce the common life of a husband of causes, whereby the mechanical actions of a who said them than I thought possible. In reading, I realized those and wife and the conjugal act to a mere organic technician would substitute for, and thus violate, the words have importance, not because they were final but because, function for the transmission of seed would be but intimate and exclusive bond of the marital act. in many cases, they provided a better life summary than any biog- to convert the domestic hearth, the family sanctu- Homologous artificial insemination, in the final e ary, into a biological laboratory. Therefore… we analysis, does not facilitate the natural act, but raphy. expressly excluded artificial insemination in mar- replaces it with another kind of act altogether, an Ida Straus stayed on the Titanic rather than leave her husband riage.” act that violates the unity of the spouses in mar- behind. Her words, "We have been together 40 years, and we will The Catholic Church addressed this matter again riage, and the right of the child to be conceived in not separate now," speak eloquently of their love and devotion. in greater detail in 1987 in an important document the unique and sacred setting of the marital Love and devotion also were reflected in Lady Astor's final called Donum Vitae (On the Gift of Life), noting embrace. words. Instead of reflecting upon her life as the first female mem- that whenever a technical means “facilitates the con- The beauty of the marital embrace and the noble ber of the British House of Commons her thoughts were more jugal act or helps it to reach its natural objectives, it desire for the gift of children can make it challeng- can be morally acceptable. If, on the other hand, the ing for us to accept the cross of infertility and child- simple: "Am I dying, or is this my birthday?" That's what she said procedure were to replace the conjugal act, it is lessness when it arises in marriage, even as it offers when she saw her family surrounding her bed -- not a small group morally illicit [unacceptable]. Artificial insemination us an opportunity to embrace a deeper and unex- by any measure. as a substitute for the conjugal act is prohibited.” pected plan of spiritual fruitfulness that the Lord On the surface, the statement seems superficial; then, you look Some Catholics have nevertheless suggested that and Creator of Life may be opening before us. deeper. Lady Astor made an impact privately and publicly. Her artificial insemination might occasionally be per- family wanted to see her one last time and say goodbye. mitted in light of another passage from the same Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. earned his doc- We don't know when we'll speak our last words. But if our document which they interpret as allowing for an torate in neuroscience from Yale and did post-doc- exception: “Homologous artificial insemination toral work at Harvard. He is a priest of the diocese words in the days, weeks, months and years leading up to that within marriage cannot be admitted except for of Fall River, MA, and serves as the Director of final statement aren't indicative of how we wish to be remem- those cases in which the technical means is not a Education at The National Catholic Bioethics bered, those last words will make little impact. substitute for the conjugal act but serves to facili- Center in Philadelphia. See www.ncbcenter.org. We remember people because the way they lived is worth remembering. Page 10 SEPTEMBER 2014 The Angelus Catholic Voices Bad actions always ricochet back, causing unhappiness By Fr. Ron Rolheiser engages the question jokingly, protesting cause unhappiness, just as good intent and What we breathe out is what we will its impossibility: You always get caught! good actions will ricochet back on us and eventually re-inhale. This is a nonnego- In 1991 Hollywood produced a comedy All affairs get exposed in the end. But Ed bring us happiness, irrespective of what is tiable truth written into the very structure entitled, City Slickers, starring Billy persists with his question: "But suppose seen or known by anyone else. The uni- of the universe, written into life itself, writ- Crystal. In a quirky way it was a wonder- you wouldn't get caught. Suppose you verse has its own laws that assure this. ten into every religion worthy of the name, fully moral film, could get away with it. Would you cheat Jesus was no stranger to the idea. It is written into the teachings of Jesus, and focusing on three, on your wife and have an affair, if no one everywhere present in his teachings and at written into every conscience that is still in middle-aged men would ever know?" Mitch's answer: "No, I times explicitly stated: "Give, and it will good faith. from New York City still wouldn't do it!" "Why not?" asks Ed, be given to you. A good measure, pressed Where does this principle ground itself who were dealing "nobody would know." "But I'd know," down, shaken together and running over, and why can it never be violated without with midlife crisis. Mitch replied, "and I'd hate myself for it!" will be poured into your lap. For with the consequence? The principle is alienable As a present from There are volumes of moral wisdom in measure you use, it will be measured to because the universe protects itself, their wives, who are that answer. Ultimately nobody gets away you." (Luke 6, 38) because Mother Earth protects herself, frustrated enough with anything. We always get caught, not In essence, Jesus is telling us that the air because human nature protects itself, with them to attempt least by ourselves and by the moral energy we breathe out is the air that we will re- because the laws of love protect them- anything, the three inside the air we breathe. Moreover inhale and that this is true at every level of selves, because the laws of justice protect are given the gift of Rolheiser whether we get caught or not, there will our existence: Simply put, if we are emit- themselves, because the laws of con- participating in a cattle drive through New always be consequences. This is a deep, ting too much carbon dioxide and carbon science protect themselves, because God Mexico and Colorado. And so these three inalienable moral principle written into the monoxide into the air we will eventually has created a universe that is moral in its urbanites set off to ride horses through the very fabric of the universe itself. Universal find ourselves suffocating on them. And very structure. wilderness. The comedy part of the film human experience attests to this. Nobody this is true at every level of our lives: If I Being moral or not is not something we focuses on their inept horsemanship and ultimately gets away with anything, breathe out bitterness, I will eventually can choose or not choose. We don't have their naiveté about cattle and the wilder- despite every protest to the contrary. find myself breathing in bitterness. If I that prerogative because God created a ness. The more serious part of the movie We see this articulated, for example, in breathe out dishonesty, I will eventually morally-contoured universe, one that has tracks their conversations as they try to the very heart of Hinduism, Buddhism, find myself breathing in dishonesty. If I deep, inalienable moral grooves which sort through both their own struggles with Taoism, and virtually all Easter religions in breathe out greed and stinginess, I will need to be honored and respected, irre- aging and the larger mysteries of life. a concept that is popularly called the Law eventually find myself gasping for a gen- spective of whether we get caught or not And one day as they are discussing sex, of Karma. Karma is a Sanskrit word which erosity in a world suffocating on greed and when we cheat. one of the three, Ed, the character with the means action or deed, but it carries with it stinginess. Conversely, if I breathe out gen- Oblate Father Ron Rolheiser, theologian, least amount of moral scruples, asks the the implication that every action or deed erosity, love, honesty, and forgiveness, I teacher, and award-winning author, is other two whether they would be unfaith- we do generates a force of energy that will eventually, no matter how mean and President of the Oblate School of Theology ful to their wives and have an affair if they returns to us in kind, namely, what we sow dishonest the world around me, find life in San Antonio, TX. He can be contacted were sure that they would never be caught. is what we will reap. Hence, bad intent and inside a world of generosity, love, honesty, through his website Billy Cyrstal's character, Mitch, initially bad actions will ricochet back on us and and forgiveness. www.ronrolheiser.com. Woody Allen and his bleak vision of life and the hereafter By Very Rev. Robert Barron “flushed away” and another will replace Prior to the modern period, Taylor more to reality than meets the eye. it until it is similarly eliminated. So why observes, the contrary idea of the “porous One of these routes of access to the I was chagrined, but not entirely sur- does he bother making films—roughly self” was in the ascendency. This means transcendent is beauty. In Plato’s prised, when I read Woody Allen’s recent one every year? Well, he explained, in a self that is, in various ways and under Symposium, we can read an exquisite ruminations on ulti- order to distract us from the awful truth various circumstances, open to a dimen- speech by a woman named Diotima. She mate things. To about the meaninglessness of everything, sion of existence that goes beyond ordi- describes the experience of seeing some- state it bluntly, we need diversions, and this is the serv- nary experience. If you consult the thing truly beautiful—an object, a work Woody could not be ice that artists provide. In some ways, philosophers of antiquity and the Middle of art, a lovely person, etc.—and she any bleaker in low level entertainers are probably more Ages, you would find a very frank remarks that this experience carries with regard to the issue socially useful than high-brow artistes, acknowledgement that what Woody Allen it a kind of aura, for it lifts the observer of meaning in the since the former manage to distract more observed about the physical world is to a consideration of the Beautiful itself, universe. We live, people than the latter. After delivering largely true. Plato, Aristotle, and Thomas the source of all particular beauty. If you he said, in a godless himself of this sunny appraisal, he Aquinas all knew that material objects want to see a more modern version of and purposeless quipped, “I hope everyone has a nice come and go, that human beings Diotima’s speech, take a look at the world. The earth Barron afternoon!” inevitably pass away, that all of our great evocative section of James Joyce’s came into existence Woody Allen’s perspective represents a works of art will eventually cease to Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, through mere chance and one day it, limit-case of what philosopher Charles exist. But those great thinkers wouldn’t wherein the narrator relates his encounter along with every work of art and cultural Taylor calls “the buffered self,” which is have succumbed to Allen’s desperate with a beautiful girl standing in the surf accomplishment, will be incinerated. to say, an identity totally cut off from any nihilism. Why? Because they also off the Dublin strand and concludes with The universe as a whole will expand and connection to the transcendent. On this believed that there were real links to a the exclamation, “Oh heavenly God.” cool until there is nothing left but the reading, this world is all we’ve got, and higher world available within ordinary John Paul II was standing in this same void. Every hundred years or so, he con- any window to another more permanent experience, that certain clues within the tinued, a coterie of human beings will be mode of existence remains tightly shut. world tip us off to the truth that there is (Please See BARRON/23) The Angelus SEPTEMBER 2014 Page 11 Catholic Voices A look back at a time when politicians took bold action By Stephen Kent have been forced asked Congress for reminded of this in an op-ed piece in The Catholic News Service to flee; they are Profiles in courage are now $3.7 billion in Seattle Times by Daniel J. Evans, who not immigrants emergency funds, was governor of Washington state from The huge influx of unaccompanied who have chosen mere shadows, especially including $1.8 bil- 1965 to 1977 and U.S. senator from 1983 minors crossing the border shines a glar- to leave. lion to feed and to 1989. ing spotlight on the lack of leadership of Still, the gover- when the fate of refugees is house the young He recalled that in 1975, then Gov. our elected officials. nor of Texas referred to as a "side refugees, he turned Jerry Brown of California said he wanted There are politicians insists on main- — Stephen Kent down an opportu- no Vietnamese refugees to settle in and demagogues but taining the politi- issue." nity to visit the California. no leaders. cal posture that border while on a "I was appalled and furious, and It was not always all who cross the visit to Texas. stormed to my office determined to take that way. border are criminals and unaccompanied "This isn't theater. This is a problem. action," Evans wrote about the moment he U.S. Customs and minors crossing the border are a "side I'm not interested in photo ops. I'm inter- heard about Brown not welcoming the Border Protection issue" of a larger problem. ested in solving a problem," Obama said Vietnamese refugees. "When I arrived, I says about 63,000 Texas Governor Rick Perry told net- during a press conference in Dallas. found that my staff had already heard the unaccompanied works and other news outlets that he is What did Congress do about the emer- news and were just as offended. Many minors have been "substantially more concerned about" gency funding request? A vote on the U.S. citizens vehemently opposed giving apprehended since Kent criminals crossing the border. measure was cancelled before politicians haven to an enemy we fought so bitterly. last October at the "That's the real issue here, and one that left on a 5-week summer recess. During But these were innocent people fleeing country's southern all too often gets deflected by the conver- the break, members return home to cam- the excesses of a new regime." border. Many are escaping the brutality of sation about unaccompanied minor chil- paign for re-election so they can return to His administration found hundreds of gangs and drugs in Honduras, Guatemala dren," he said. Congress and continue to do nothing. and El Salvador. They are refugees who Although President Barack Obama It wasn't always that way and I was (Please See KENT/23) The deported of the past, the heroes of today

By Moises Sandoval Tercer Encuentro process in the U.S. bishops' ecclesial region Catholic News Service Los deportados del pasado, XIII and directed the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Denver. Returning to Arizona, he was a professor at Arizona State The frenzy about deporting the tens of thousands of unac- los heroes de hoy University's Hispanic Research Center. "I taught 44 years at companied children who have recently arrived on our southern different levels, including elementary, community college, uni- border reminds me of other deportations in the past. During Moises Sandoval versity and seminary, and also directed educational, religious the Great Depression, hundreds of thou- and community development programs," Santos summed up. sands of "Mexicans," many of them La frenética demanda que se deporten dieces de He married Edilia Gamica in 1956 and they had nine chil- U.S. citizens, were expelled. dren, four of whom have college degrees and all of whom are One of those expelled was Santos miles de niños quienes llegaron recientemente sin gainfully employed. Santos still found time for civic activities. Vega, born in Miami, Arizona, in 1931. familiares a nuestra frontera sureña me hace acor- He served on the town council and as vice mayor of He was barely 6 months old, was still in dar deportaciones de otros tiempos. Durante la Gran Florence, was on the board of directors of the Aurora public his mother's arms in 1932 when the Depresión cientos de miles de “mexicanos,” schools system, was president of the Arizona Association of family was put on a train and deported muchos de ellos ciudadanos de Estados Unidos, Chicano Educators for Higher Education, and served as a to Mexico. The deported included his fueron expulsados a México. member of the board of directors of the Arizona Historical father, his mother, two sisters and two Uno de ellos fue Santos Vega, nacido en Miami, Society and as executive director of the Braun Sacred Heart brothers aged 7 to 17. All except the Arizona, en 1931. Tenía sólo seis meses, todavía Center. Sandoval father were third and fourth generation estaba en los brazos de su mamá en 1932 cuando He wrote many articles, booklets and several books on U.S. citizens. This column is about toda la familia fue deportada a México. Sus padres, Mexican-American literature, history, religion, theology and Santos, an inspiration for all of us. sus dos hermanas y dos hermanos de 7 a 17 años health. He wrote about Mexican-Americans for the Latino The family settled in the father's homeland in Sinaloa, where fueron expulsado aunque todos, menos el padre, Encyclopedia. A self-published novel deals with his family's they lived in dire poverty in an indigenous village. There was eran ciudadanos estadounidenses de tercera y cuarta exile experience. no church or priest owing to the Cristero Rebellion that lasted generación. Esta columna es sobre Santos, quien es Santos, a self-effacing man, has unbounded energy and opti- from 1926 to 1929. They farmed along the El Fuerte River una inspiración. mism. When his wife died in 1999, he met and later married until the father died in 1938. Santos' mother then brought the Josephine R. Vega. family back to the U.S. (Mira SANDOVAL/22) Now, still going strong in his early 80s, he said: "I volunteer "Upon our return to Miami, I attended a segregated school, in pastoral ministry in my parish and at the Tempe St. Luke's Bullion Elementary, where I learned English," Santos said. "I Hospital where I serve as director of spiritual care. I pray for graduated from Miami High School in three years in 1950, At first, he taught at an elementary school in Florence, sick patients and give them holy Communion. As president of served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950-1954, earned a B.A. in Arizona, and later at Central Arizona College and the our hospital auxiliary, I am writing the story of our hospital 1958 and a master's in education from the University of University of Arizona, where he also coordinated a student from that perspective. I just have to write the histories of our Arizona in 1959." support program. people at every opportunity." In 1975, he earned a doctorate in education from Arizona In 1979, he moved to Aurora, Colorado, where he directed Is there anyone who would not welcome Santos Vega or State University. Later, in 2004, he received an M.A. in theol- the Hispanic ministry program at St. Thomas Theological another person like him in his community, school, town, ogy from the University of San Francisco. Seminary for three years. Between 1984-1986, he directed the school board or church? Page 12 SEPTEMBER 2014 The Angelus The Angelus SEPTEMBER 2014 Page 13 HolyHoly bats!bats! TeensTeens conquerconquer clergyclergy inin SummerSlamSummerSlam

4Youth in San Angelo battle to “We were able to mix and have fun instead of being dressed in our fancy vestments for defeat team of clergy members Mass.” Top left, left to right, Diocese of San in inaugural Batting with the The Holies were designated as the visiting Angelo seminarians Kevin Lenius and team and they came out swinging. They led 3- Praveen Lakkisetti, with Radley Holies SummerSlam Softball 0 after the top half of the first inning, before Alcantara, a visiting seminarian from game in San Angelo, August 10. the youth struck back with a pair of runs in the Mundelein, and Fr. Francis bottom of the frame. Onyekozuru, parochial vicar at St. By Brandon McAuliffe After a scoreless second, the Holies added Ann’s in Midland. Special to The Angelus three more runs in the third and a single run in Near left, left to right, Dcn. Adam the fourth inning to take an impressive 7 -2 Droll, Fr. Sam Mattheisen, and Adan SAN ANGELO – The first annual Batting lead, but that would be the last time they scored Castillo perform the chicken dance. with the Holies SummerSlam softball game on despite a couple more golden opportunities. August 10 was meant for the youth of the dio- On two occasions they finished the inning with Below Fr. Sam, and Dcn. Adam Droll cese to get to know the priests and seminarians three men on base. show their game form. on a personal basis. It brought together a team “It was a great time to play with the seminar- of youth from several parishes and a team com- ians and the youth, and I know I had a great Below far left, left to right, umpires posed of priests, deacons, and seminarians for time,” Deacon Adam Droll said. “It was a great David Rivera, Mac DelaCruz. Below, near right and unidentified member of the Diocese of San Angelo. time. They got to see us as a God -loving and the youth team, swings for the Knowing that the youth had athletes like Juan God-fearing people.” Droll was ordained a fences. Luna, who plays for San Angelo Lake View transitional deacon just two days prior to the High School during the school year, Bishop game as he nears the end of his studies before (Photos by Brandon McAuliffe / Michael Sis’ squad knew it needed to jump out being ordained as a priest. Droll is now back in Special to West Texas Angelus). to an early lead. Luna attends St. Joseph’s in the seminary for another year in the Chicago San Angelo, so it’s not like the youth brought area as prepares for priestly ordination next in a bunch of ringers. summer. “(Being a high school athlete) didn’t really “(The Holies) definitely played a lot better give us an unfair advantage,” said Luna, “but it than I expected them to,” Abilene’s Jacob Vos was a fun thing to do. It feels good to come out Winkle said. “Everybody showed a lot of great here with the priests and they’re all having a sportsmanship and both teams really brought good time." it.” Vos Winkle added that to see the priests and Bishop Sis had taken part in a game of a sim- seminarians as normal people was awesome ilar nature when he was in the Diocese of and it cast the seminary in a good light. Austin where the clergy team had won 11 -1. Several times between innings, a few of the Alas, the bishop’s record wouldn’t stay Holies started dancing along with music played unblemished as the youth rallied from an early by a DJ. “I think we were better at dancing deficit to take a 12 -7 win in the inaugural than we were at playing softball,” the bishop DOSA game. told the crowd, eliciting laughter. The dancing “We had a game like this in Round Rock at didn’t help distract the youth, who exploded for the stadium of the Round Rock Express,” five runs in the bottom of the fourth to tie the Bishop Sis said. “I was feeling good that we game at 7. might be able to win here, too, but a lot of our The Holies had a chance to take the lead back team members had never played baseball or in the fifth, but Tony Franco popped out with softball in their entire lives.” the bases loaded to end the frame. Franco was Bishop Sis said the main goal of the event one of the best hitters the Holies had in the was to have fun. In his last-minute instructions contest. he said, “No bad language - remember that, The youth took the momentum from there priests!” with a single run in the fifth as well as two runs When all was said and done, the bishop was in both the sixth and eighth to provide the final able to find a religious meaning in the final margin. score as there were 12 Apostles and the The event isn’t expected to be just a one- time Catholic faith has seven sacraments. affair, however. “One of the reasons we wanted to do this was “Next year, we hope to play in the Midland/ so that the youth could see the priests and sem- Odessa area,” Bishop Sis said. “Maybe by then inarians as regular people,” Bishop Sis said. we'll learn how to play the game.” Page 14 SEPTEMBER 2014 The Angelus Fr. David Herrera celebrates 25 years in priesthood

Scenes from the August 9, 2014 celebration of the 25th anniversary of the priesthood for Fr. David Herrera, pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Midland.

Photos by Alan P. Torre / aptorre.com

Rowena parish opens new Family Center The Angelus Deacon Charlie Evans. Following church services a dinner was held in the parish hall for parishioners and guests. ROWENA — It was over eight years in the making, but The multi-purpose building will house the church offices St. Joseph Family Center has become a reality. After parish- and includes classrooms for religious education classes and ioners voted to go ahead with the project, a building commit- Children’s Liturgy. Space will be available for parish tee was formed which now includes Fr. Ariel Lagunilla (pas- organization meetings and the bi-monthly blood drive. The tor), Mario Medrano, Karen Hoelscher, Alan Pelzel, Paul building includes restroom and kitchen facilities which will Rollwitz, Paula Frerich, John Frerich, Bruce Matshcek, make it ideal for smaller gatherings such as showers, wed- Brent Jones and Larry Schwertner. They put in many hours dings, funerals, reunions, etc., where the larger space in St. during the planning and building stages of the project and Joseph Parish Hall is not needed. continue to monitor the final steps of its completion. Parishioners are looking forward to utilizing and enjoying Bishop Michael Sis was welcomed to St. Joseph’s on the facility and are grateful that future generations will reap the Sunday, July 20, for the dedication of the building, which benefits, much as present day parishioners are grateful for the followed Mass concelebrated by the Bishop and Fr. Ariel. faith, courage and foresight of early parishioners who began Assisting at the altar were Deacon Stanley Lange and the parish community of St. Joseph’s over 100 years ago. The Angelus SEPTEMBER 2014 Page 15

All Saints Gathering Our Faith An invitation to all our beloved brethren in Christ: Offering the chalice to the disabled among us Saturday, November 1, 2014 By Father Kenneth Doyle sion, my St. Joseph Sunday Missal Scripture. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Catholic News Service says that Mary's song of thanksgiv- In fact, Mary's Magnificat bears strik- Holy Family Parish Center ing, often called the Magnificat, has ing parallels to the hymn of Hannah (1 5410 Buffalo Gap Rd. Q. The church that we attend has been put together from many Old Sm 2) when Hannah learns that she will Abilene, TX front-row seating for disabled mem- Testament phrases.) bear a child. bers of the congregation, and that is Can you please shed some light on where my husband this? (Indianapolis) Q. I appreciate your "Question Join us for the “All Saints Gathering” and I sit. At A. Luke was a careful historian. Much Corner" column, read it faithfully Christian unity event at Holy Family Communion time, more than the other Gospel writers, he and have learned a great deal from it. Abilene, November 1. the host is always intertwines the life and ministry of Jesus But as a convert, one thing still puz- The event is jointly sponsored by our brought to us at with events in the wider world. At the zles me. I would like to know why the San Angelo Catholic Charismatic Renewal our seats. start of Chapter 3, for example, he church has an annulment process that Diocesan Service Committee and United However, many begins his account of the preaching of actually may involve a tribunal sitting times the ministers John the Baptist by identifying the polit- in judgment on a person's previous In Christ ecumenical team (www.united-in- of the cup forget us ical leaders at the time in five different marriage. christ.com) and we don't have jurisdictions. It would seem to me that Jesus Join us in celebrating our mutual Baptism the opportunity to Doyle Luke also focuses more than the other taught forgiveness and mercy (along in the Holy Spirit as brothers and sisters in receive the precious blood of Jesus. I evangelists on the experiences of Mary, with many other things.) Why can't our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in don't know the rules on who can the mother of Jesus. Luke alone tells of the Catholic Church ask a divorced Joyous Praise, Prayer, Pardon, Prophecy receive from the chalice; I would be Mary's surprise at the message of the person to repent of the sin of divorce and Petition to our Heavenly Father to ful- very grateful for an explanation in angel Gabriel, the visit to her cousin and receive forgiveness during a con- your column, in case other parishes Elizabeth, the presentation of the Lord fession, then accept that person as a fill the prayer of Jesus “that they may all are doing the same. (Appleton, in the temple and the anxious time of full member of the church, able to be one ... so that the world may believe...” Wisconsin) separation in Jerusalem when Jesus was marry again without going through (John 17:21) A. Sometimes I choose a question for 12. the process of annulment? the value of the question itself, as well Mark and John begin their Gospels at I believe that the key is forgiveness: All of this is from God who has reconciled us as for the answer. Such is the case here. the start of Christ's public life. Matthew, understanding, mercy and an attempt to himself through Christ. United in Christ is Your question serves as a reminder that though he includes an account of to show God's love to a person who ecumenical whose mission is to promote the the same consideration must always be Christ's birth, uses far less detail than has probably suffered enough while reconciliation of all Christians and Christian given to people with disabilities as to Luke. Luke even includes a glimpse into going through the divorce. (Columbia, Churches who profess Jesus Christ as Lord other members of the congregation. Mary's thinking (Lk 2:19): "Mary kept Missouri) and Messiah through worship, prayer, preach- When the congregation is offered the all these things, reflecting on them in her A. Before answering your question, I ing, teaching, and interdenominational fellow- opportunity to receive the Eucharist heart." need to remind readers that it is not ship and to promote the Christian religion. under both species, that same privilege Where did Luke get all of this infor- always necessary (in your words) for the These truths are lived out through the power should be accorded to parishioners who mation? Well, right at the outset he "divorced person to repent of the sin of and gifts of the Holy Spirit emanating from a are disabled. The U.S. Conference of explains (in Lk 1:2) that he is relying on divorce and receive forgiveness during a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. UIC Catholic Bishops in 2002 issued norms the testimony of "those who were eye- confession." promotes unity in the church through spiritual for the distribution and reception of holy witnesses from the beginning." Might The Catechism of the Catholic Church ecumenism and reconciled diversity in the light Communion under both kinds, saying one of those witnesses have been Mary reminds us in No. 2386 that divorce is of the Holy Spirit. that receiving under both species was herself? Though no one knows for cer- not always sinful: "It can happen that the norm for the first millennium of the tain, that is a possibility. one of the spouses is the innocent victim SCHEDULE church's existence and more clearly ful- Luke was a gentile, a physician from of a divorce decreed by civil law; this 9:00 a.m. — Registration & Welcome fills Christ's invitation to "take and eat ... Antioch in Syria. He was a companion spouse therefore has not contravened the 9:30 a.m. — Praise & Worship take and drink." of Paul on his missionary journeys and moral law." 10:00 a.m. — Fr. Ed Wade “The Holy Spirit in The norms cautioned that when the arrived in Jerusalem about the year 57. Following the breakup of a marriage, Christian Unity” chalice is used, there should be "no dan- Mary might still have been alive, though a civil divorce may be necessary to 11:00 a.m. — Dr. Bruno Ierullo “The Miracle of ger of the profanation of the sacrament." Unity has Begun” by then she would have been in her 70s. ensure certain legal rights and the proper *Sharing on meeting with Pope Francis Special care should therefore be taken Another possibility is that Luke took care of children. As for your question, 12:00 Noon — Lunch Provided (free will donation) that the precious blood not be spilled, his information about Mary from James, the answer is in your own observation -- 1:00 p.m. — Praise & Worship but that should not be an issue when the leader of the church in Jerusalem. that Jesus taught "many other things" Listening & Prophecy those who are disabled are seated in a (James is described in Galatians 1:19 as along with forgiveness and mercy. 1:30 p.m. — Prayers of Pardon & Petition convenient location (in your case, in the "the brother of the Lord," perhaps the One of those other things Jesus taught, 2:00 p.m. — Healing & Reconciliation Meditation first row of seats.) Foot Washing Invitation (optional) son of Joseph from an earlier marriage.) the church believes, is that marriage is a 3:00 p.m. — Dr. Bruno Ierullo As for your concern about the use of covenant between a man and a woman, “Signs & Wonders Part of Normal Q. The Gospel that is read on the Old Testament phrases in Mary's one that establishes a partnership for Christian Life” feast of the Assumption has always Magnificat, Mary would have been life. Christ said in Matthew 19:9, 4:00 p.m. — Fr.Ed Wade puzzled me. How are we to know that steeped as a child in the Hebrew "Whoever divorces his wife (unless the Invitation for Baptism in the Holy Spirit these words were actually spoken by Scriptures, and it would have been no marriage is unlawful) and marries anoth- 4:30 p.m. — Sharing Witness Prophecy Mary? Did she relate them to Luke at 5:00 p.m. — Closing surprise for her spontaneous song of er commits adultery." a later time? (To further my confu- praise to incorporate words from Page 16 SEPTEMBER 2014 The Angelus Nation / World Pope: Being envious, mean-spirited may be human, but it's not Christian By Carol Glatz Conflict arises when people judge others; Catholic News Service look only at others' defects, not their gifts; give more weight to differences than common VATICAN CITY — Envy, jealousy and ground; make themselves the top priority; and meanness are human instincts, but they are follow their own ambitions and points of not Christian, since the division they cause view, he added. among believers is the work of the devil, "In a Christian community, division is one Pope Francis said. of the gravest of sins because it turns it into a "Instead, God wants us to grow in the abili- sign not of God's work, but of the devil, who, ty to come together, forgive each other and by definition, separates, ruins relationships love each other in order to be ever more like and instills prejudice." him," he said at his weekly general audience The pope asked people to examine their Aug. 27. consciences and sincerely repent "for all the A strong breeze and temperatures around 80 times in which we caused division or misun- degrees made it possible to move the weekly derstanding in our communities." event from the indoor air-conditioned Vatican He asked people pray for the grace to better audience hall to St. Peter's Square, where reflect the "beautiful and joyful" unity of more than 12,000 people gathered for the Jesus and the Father, and the grace "to not pope's catechesis and blessing. talk badly about others, not criticize, not gos- The Creed describes the Catholic Church as sip, and to love each other." being "one and holy," the pope said, yet its "This is the holiness of the church: in recog- members are sinners, who "experience, every nizing in each other the image of God," who day, their own fragility and wretchedness." calls for continual conversion in everyone. "That's why this faith we profess impels us Despite the faults of his followers, "Jesus toward conversion, to have the courage to live Pope Francis (CNS Photo) never leaves us by ourselves, he doesn't aban- in unity and holiness every day," he said. don his church. He walks with us, under- "If we are not united, if we are not holy, it's called to be places of sharing and commun- standing Christian virtue, it should make a stands us, our weaknesses, our sins and for- because we are not being faithful to Jesus," ion, are sadly marked by envy, jealousy, person a saint overnight, the pope said. gives us," inspiring people to forgive each who is the source of all unity and holiness, resentment." He recalled the sterling reputation of an other, too. the pope said. "This is human, but it is not Christian!" the 1elderly woman who used to work in a parish - - - Divisions are manifested not only in pope said. in his former Archdiocese of Buenos Aires, The text of the pope's audience remarks in schisms or major rifts among Christians; they "How much gossip (goes on) in parishes," Argentina. English is available online at also frequently occur on the local level, as the pope lamented. "We mustn't do it! I won't People remembered her as someone who www.vatican.va/holy_father/francesco/audi- "parochial sins," in Catholic parishes, schools, tell you to cut off your tongue. No. Not that. "'never talked badly of others, never gossiped, ences/2014/documents/papa- communities and organizations, Pope Francis But do ask the Lord for the grace to not do it, was always with a smile.' A woman like that francesco_20140827_udienza- said. all right?" can be canonized tomorrow! This is beautiful, generale_en.html. "Sometimes, in fact, our parishes, which are The refusal to gossip, in fact, is such an out- this is a great example," he said to applause. Catholic schools determine how to take part in ALS fundraising effort By Carol Zimmermann from July 29-Aug. 26 compared to $2.6 research involving the destruction of Catholic News Service million during the same time period a year human embryos to create stem cells. Adult ago. stem cells, so called because they are WASHINGTON — The ALS Ice Bucket Friends have challenged friends on derived from living human beings, also Challenge, a major fundraising effort that Facebook and celebrities have joined the have promising scientific value but do not began this summer to raise money to fundraising fray. Now with schools starting require destruction of an embryo. The research a cure for amyotrophic lateral their new year, Catholic schools across the reprogrammed stem cells can sometimes be sclerosis or Lou Gehrig's disease, has left country have also considered the challenge. used to replace damaged cells. many people scratching their heads. But there has been some hesitation, partic- Carrie Munk, a spokeswoman for the The challenge involves dumping a buck- ularly after reports that the ALS ALS Association, told Catholic News et of ice water on someone's head and Association, which is researching for a Service in an Aug. 26 email that the organ- nominating others to go through the same cure for the disease, uses embryonic stem ization primarily funds adult stem cell process within 24 hours or make a dona- cells in some of its research. research and is at the end of funding one tion to the charity of one's choice to sup- Some dioceses have issued statements single embryonic study, which is funded by port further research to treat and cure ALS. urging schools that participate to send one specific donor. The ALS Association, based in donations to other research organizations, She said that if someone "is uncomfort- Washington, is the largest organization such as the John Paul II Medical Research able with any type of research we do, they researching the disease. Institute in Iowa City, Iowa, which does can restrict their gift" stipulating that it not The challenge went viral on social not use embryonic stem cells in its be used in the embryonic stem study or any Getting doused as part of the ice buck- media. As of Aug. 26, the ALS Association research. et challenge (CNS photo) had received $88.5 million in donations The Catholic Church opposes any (Please See ALS/21) The Angelus SEPTEMBER 2014 Page 17

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- Page 18 SEPTEMBER 2014 The Angelus Helping those who face the humanitarian crisis in Iraq Editor’s Note: In October 2013, I visited Jordan on a terrifying moment: Many describe their phones ringing trip to learn more about the plight of the Syrian at 2 or 3 in the morning, and a family member or com- refugees who had fled into Jordan. My guide was munity leader on the line saying, “Get out: ISIS mili- Caroline Brennan of Catholic Relief Services. Today, tants have come.” They raced to get their children and Caroline is in Irbil, in Northern Iraq. She has filed extended relatives into their cars and to get away fast, both this story and the accompanying video you can only to find themselves on jammed roads with thou- watch at the web address included regarding the sands of families trying to do the same. humanitarian crisis occurring in the region. Since January, 1.2 million people have fled the life — Jimmy Patterson they had built and cherished. Many Christians and Yazidi minorities are finding refuge within Kurdistan in the north, where cities like Irbil and Dohuk are absorb- ing the massive influx. Many Shia Muslims are also By Caroline Brennan fleeing for safety and have largely fled to other areas of Catholic Relief Services the country, or gotten out of the country entirely. Watch Caroline’ video here: The Catholic Church compounds here now look like Seeing the humanitarian crisis here is like taking a https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CQ6GHumzho& refugee camps—covered in tents and bursting at the blow to the stomach. I have been left speechless and seams with families staying in every inch or patch of feature=youtu.be even have had to discreetly leave abandoned buildings, ground or room available. You also find families filling where thousands of families are living, to compose abandoned buildings, school classrooms, and the area myself between conversations. mare: they are being singled out and targeted for attack, What families are experiencing is our worst night- based on their faith. And, they have had to leave in a (Please See CRS/20) Priest shocked at condition of Iraqis displaced in Irbil By Doreen Abi Raad tions and donors, Father Wakim said. Catholic News Service One of the major objectives of the visit was for the patriarchs, as a unified voice, BEIRUT -- As secretary to Melkite to plead together for help, not just because Catholic Patriarch Gregoire III Laham, most of those affected are Christians but Father Rami Wakim has met scores of because they are human beings and they Syrian refugees, but said he was shocked at are being eradicated. the flood of displaced Iraqis he encoun- Patriarch Laham had just ordained Father tered in Irbil, Iraq. Wakim a few days earlier, Aug. 16, in The Melkite priest accompanied the Aug. Damascus, Syria. 20 delegation of Catholic and Orthodox Seeing the situation in Irbil "made me patriarchs to Irbil, the capital of the realize that the mission of a priest is very Kurdish region of Iraq, on a mission to difficult, and very heavy at this time," par- show their support for the persecuted ticularly in the Middle East, Father Wakim Christians and other minorities who sought said. refuge there after being expelled from their "People look up to priests and bishops as homes by the Islamic State fighters. the only solution, the only help they can The delegation visited the displaced at get at a time where -- of course we need to three different churches, and Father Wakim pray with them -- but at this time prayer described mattresses scattered around alone doesn't seem enough and actions are church altars. Various rooms in the church- Melkite Patriarch Gregoire III Laham of Damascus, Syria, embraces Father Rami Wakim required." es were filled to capacity -- up to 50 people during his Aug. 16 ordination in Damascus. Father Wakim accompanied Patriarch Laham The displaced Iraqis pleaded with the sleeping in areas the size of a single bed- and other Catholic and Orthodox patriarchs to visit displaced Iraqi Christians and oth er patriarchs to find a solution for them; many room -- with the overflow spreading onto minorities in Irbil, Iraq, Aug. 20. asked to either help them leave the country church grounds, parking lots and streets, back to 1,000 years before Christ and the way swarms of people crowded around for the West, or to arrange for a safe return now dotted with makeshift tents in the inhabited by mostly Christians for 2,000 the patriarchs, kissing the crosses and to their homes. 105-degree heat. years. More than 100,000 people are dis- medals adorning their vestments, asking The patriarchs tried to encourage them to "The people are angry because the gov- placed from Mosul alone. the prelates for blessings and to pray over not be afraid, Father Wakim said. The ernment just gave up on them. They told us "They all fled at the same time without the sick. prelates encouraged the displaced to be that, in Mosul, where there had normally taking anything" with them, Father Wakim "It was very touching. The (Melkite) patient and to try to stay in Iraq, where been a presence of 60,000 soldiers, after told Catholic News Service. patriarch cried many times when he saw Christianity dates back 2,000 years. the onslaught of ISIS, in only a matter of Expelled from their ancestral lands by these people. He was hugging and kissing Father Wakim said the prelates promised hours, these soldiers abandoned them, lay- the militants of the Islamic State, the dis- them as he cried. Of course, I cried, too. I to do everything possible for the displaced ing down their weapons," Father Wakim placed Iraqis have put their trust in church think all the patriarchs cried because they Iraqis and to speak for them internationally, said. leaders and are leaning heavily on their felt helpless, there was nothing they could wherever they visit, in their name and for Mosul is now completely empty of own faith. do at that very moment," even though they their cause. Christians as is Qaraqosh, a town dating This was evident, Father Wakim said, in came laden with funds from church collec- The Angelus SEPTEMBER 2014 Page 19 The Adult Catechism Forming Good Shepherds: The impact of Pope John Paul II By Cardinal Donald Wuerl you shepherds after my own heart" (3:15). the sacraments, and to guide the Christian not only priests, are called to grow in Archdiocese of Washington In these words from the prophet, God community in charity in the name and in communion with God. In God's wonderful promises his people that he will never the person of Christ, he must seek to do plan, each person should be open to the Each June our thoughts turn to ordina- leave them without shepherds to gather this in a way that makes himself an effec- realization that beyond us is an all-encom- tions. On Saturday, June 11, we have the them together and guide them. The exhor- tive minister to other human beings. passing Absolute and that, as Saint ordination of deacons tation is the fruit of the eighth ordinary Pastores Dabo Vobis reminds us that while Augustine pointed out, our hearts are rest- who are preparing for assembly of the Synod of Bishops, held in the priest acts in the name and in the per- less until they rest in God. The exhortation priesthood. Then, on Rome in October 1990. son of Christ, "all this he does dealing tells us, "The educational process of a Saturday, June 18, we This synod, in which I was privileged to always and only with individual human spiritual life, seen as a relationship and celebrate the ordination participate, was devoted to priestly spiritu- beings" (43.1). communion with God, derives and devel- of men to the priesthood. ality and the formation of priests. It For Pope John Paul II, at the heart of ops from this fundamental and irrepress- On the following addressed two major areas in this lifelong human formation is the quest for maturity. ible religious need" (45.2). Saturday, June 25, the spiritual growth: pre-ordination formation If a priest is going to undertake a life of Those called to serve the Church in the ordination of permanent (seminary life) and post-ordination forma- self-giving ministry in obedience to his leadership capacity of priesthood must deacons takes place at tion (ongoing priestly spiritual renewal). bishop and in committed celibacy for the recognize that they are to lead not only by the Cathedral of Saint Wuerl Pastores Dabo Vobis remains the semi- sake of the kingdom, he must be mature word, but also by example. In the realm of Matthew the Apostle. nal document for priestly formation in the enough to recognize the implications of spirituality, the priest should be a leader. A month ago the Church joyfully cele- Church today. In that exhortation, Pope his actions, the significance of his choices, People should be able to turn to him for brated the beatification of Pope John Paul John Paul addresses priestly formation and the obligations of his promises. The counsel and encouragement as they devel- II, now "Blessed." Later this year we will under four basic headings or areas of for- challenge today, as it has always been, is op their own spiritual lives. In the priest, dedicate our new archdiocesan seminary mation: human, spiritual, intellectual and to provide an education for sexuality that they should see a level of prayer, a spiritu- with the name Blessed John Paul II. These pastoral. He affirms the sentiment of the recognizes the validity, value and gift of ality focused on the priest's sacramental events suggest that we would benefit from synod that priestly formation needs suit- celibacy. A love for Christ, which over- ministry, and a communion with God that some reflections on the thoughts of able human formation. Because the priest flows from a dedication to everyone, is of both inspires and encourages them. Blessed John Paul II concerning the for- is called to be a living image or icon of the greatest importance in developing As we reflect on this teaching of Blessed mation of good shepherds. Christ who is head and shepherd of his affective maturity. Thus the candidate, John Paul II, we are encouraged, as well, His post-synodal apostolic exhortation Church, he should seek to reflect in him- who is called to celibacy, will find in an to pray for our new priests soon to be Pastores Dabo Vobis (On the Formation of self as far as possible the human perfec- affective maturity a firm support to live ordained, asking God's blessings on them Priests in the Circumstances of the Present tion that was so visible in the incarnate chastity in faithfulness and joy (44.4). so that they will be a blessing for this Day), takes its name from a passage in the Son of God. Since it is the task of the When Pope John Paul II turns to spiritu- Church. Book of Jeremiah: "I will appoint over priest to proclaim the word, to celebrate al formation, he notes that all believers, The Doctor Is In Family Life: Five ways to live the Catholic difference

By Dr. Gregory Popcak ferent. God wants to use our families to The Five “Marks” of a Catholic him, together, to teach us what this Guadalupe Radio Network evangelize the world. Each Catholic Family--A Proposal means. So, in addition to our individual family is called to bear witness--in the 1. Catholic Families Worship prayer life, we to pray as a family each Have you ever wondered if Catholic very relationships between mom, dad, Together. The Eucharist is the source of day. In our family prayer time, we praise families should be different somehow? parents and kids--that the kind of love our love and the sign of the intimacy God and thank God for his blessings, we ask If so, you're not the everyone craves really is possible as long calls all families to share. That's why, as him for the grace to love each other and only one. In fact, this as we put God first in our lives and let a family, we attend Sunday mass weekly the world better, we seek his will for our October, the whole him teach us how he wants us to love one as well as Holy Days (and at other times lives, and we pray for both our needs and Church is meeting in another. as we are able) and we actively partici- the needs of the Family of God. We rec- Rome for the But how do we create this kind of fam- pate in parish life–our spiritual home ognize ourselves in the words of Servant Extraordinary Synod on ily? How should we as Catholic families away from home. We also recognize of God, Fr. Patrick Peyton, “the family the Family to consider live this witness to the Catholic vision of that, because of sin, families struggle to that prays together, stays together.” the question of what love? be the loving community they are called 3. Catholic Families are Called to makes a Catholic family In considering the Church's writings on to be. Therefore, as a family, we regular- Intimacy. Tertullian once proclaimed, a Catholic family. family life, I would propose five "marks" ly go to confession (recommended: “The world says, ‘Look at those Many Catholics might Popcak that distinguish the Catholic vision of monthly) to seek God’s healing and grace Christians, see how they love one anoth- be surprised to think family from other views. I don't mean to so we might be better equipped to live his er!’” The Christian life is first and fore- that Catholic families should be different suggest that this is a complete list, but I vision of love in our homes. most a call to intimate communion. We in some way. Even those who aren't sur- think it is a good way to start a conversa- 2. Catholic Families Pray Together. recognize that families are “Schools of prised by this idea might be hard-pressed tion about how we might all be more As “domestic church,” Catholic families Love.” That's why, as a Catholic family, to say exactly why or how. intentional about living out our faith in recognize that we can't love one another But the truth is, we are called to be dif- the home. as God loves us unless we ask (Please See POPCAK/21) Page 20 SEPTEMBER 2014 The Angelus CHOICES The West Texas Angelus (From 7) Official Newspaper of the ful analogy of the Church as stories of the service and self- vestments as well as who vested Diocese of San Angelo, Texas “The Gospel from John has Christ’s body,” while his selec- denial that is essential to serving them. Droll was vested by POSTMASTER: Send all address always been associated with the tion for the first reading, from the as a deacon and ultimately as a Deacons Dan Pena and Victor changes to: diaconate,” Rojo explained. “It’s book of Numbers (3:5-9), deals priest. Ramirez. Deacon Ramirez’s important to recognize the con- with serving and ministering Rojo’s hymns reflected theolo- commitment to prayer and daily WEST TEXAS ANGELUS text of the passage. Jesus had alongside a priest even before the gy; his Mass opened with “All Mass, Droll said, served as “a P.O. Box 1829 just finished washing his disci- days of the diaconate existed. Creatures of our God and King,” beautiful example for me.” SAN ANGELO, TX 76902-1829 ples’ feet, and he turns to what is “I wanted the readings to speak which “reflects a theological Repetition may not work well ______commonly known as the to the mystery and purpose of the purity and richness.” Rojo’s in a rock concert setting, but, Bishop Michael J. Sis ‘farewell discourse.’ ” diaconate,” Rojo said. choice for an offertory hymn, amid the unique elements in the Publisher Rojo said the second reading, Droll said he wanted the theme “Pescador de Hombres, was a ordinations, it works well in our from St. Paul’s Second Letter to of all of his musical selections to favorite of his grandmothers. Mass, which has served as our the Romans, presents, “a beauti- reflect joy as well as to tell the Droll and Rojo also chose their rock for over 2,000 years. Jimmy Patterson Director of Communications Editor HOMILY (From 6) according to their particular state in life. All moving from one parish to the next whenev- Member Catholic News Service others are to live the virtue of chastity er sent by the bishop. In your life, you have How is it that you are called to serve? How through the practice of continence. In your had plenty of experience of moving around. Catholic Press Association should we serve the Lord? With uncompli- ordination today, you are being consecrated to You have lived in many different places. In Texas Catholic News cated joy, in unfeigned love, and with unas- Christ by your public acceptance of celibacy. a similar way, in our ordained ministry we suming authority. You will exercise your ministry committed move around. We invest ourselves fully in Published the first Monday follow- In this Ordination, you are conformed to to the celibate state. Remember that celibacy the life of the parish where the Church has ing the 1st Saturday of each month Christ. Never forget that Christ has a special is a sign of pastoral charity, it is an inspira- assigned us. Then, when the Church needs and delivered to all registered concern for the sick, for the poor, for the tion to charity, and it is a source of spiritual us to move, we let go freely, and move on to parishioners in the San Angelo imprisoned, and for those who live on the fruitfulness in the world. 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Ask the Lord that you may be Firmly rooted and grounded in faith, you are your actions the word of God which your Submissions: filled with the wisdom of the Holy Spirit, as to show yourself as chaste and beyond lips proclaim, so that the Christian people, Story suggestions, calendar items, were those once chosen by the Apostles for reproach before God and others, as is proper brought to life by the Spirit, may be a pure parish briefs and all other the ministry of charity through the Diaconate for a minister of Christ and of a steward of offering acceptable by God. submissions should be emailed to in the Acts of the Apostles. God’s mysteries. Then, on the last day, when you go out to Jpatterson@ Remember also that all baptized Christians Today you will also promise respect and meet the Lord, you will be able to hear him sanangelodiocese.org are called to exercise the virtue of chastity. obedience to me and my successors. One of say, “Well done, good and faithful servant, COPY, PHOTO DEADLINE: Married couples are to live their chastity the concrete expressions of this obedience is enter into the joy of your Lord.” Third Friday of every month. Photos should be in jpeg format. CRS (From 18) Despite this dire backdrop, you see slivers ground, unable to provide for their children Letters to the editor are welcome, of light in the many acts of kindness among on their own. They clearly are still coming to and should be emailed to s under the highway overpasses—literally on those who have nothing left. Meeting with grips with this reality. Jpatterson@ the side of the road. Iraqi families in their tents or sitting on the Which is why I want to thank you so much sanangelodiocese.org. People tug at their shirts and tell you they ground, they offer me a bottle of cold water-- for your support, and for all that you do that Letters to the editor are printed at have been wearing the clothes for weeks. “I in short supply here-—and tea, apologizing affects people's lives so deeply. Your generos- the discretion of the editor and was a businessman,” one man, Noel, told me that they can’t offer more. If you were here ity makes such a difference. identities of the writer are subject at St. Joseph’s Church in Erbil. “I had to sell with me, they would invite you into their tent, A father of six said to me yesterday, “I to verification. Please include my wedding ring for food. This is not life.” give you two kisses on each cheek, introduce don’t want you to feel sorry for me. I don’t name, address and phone number People are entirely dependent on the you to their families, and ask about yours. It want to hurt your heart. I’m sorry you are when submitting letters. Church and the support of generous Iraqi means so much to know that others are think- meeting me in this circumstance.” families in these communities for food and ing of them and supporting them, but they I tried to let him know it wasn't that my any kind of materials--mattresses to sleep on, fear what is to come. Just weeks ago they heart was hurt, but that it wanted to do more. blankets and a roof to seep under, soap to stay were working as bankers, teachers, corporate Thankfully, by coming together, we can. clean, and food and stoves to be able to eat. managers, and today they are sleeping on the With gratitude from Irbil, Caroline. The Angelus SEPTEMBER 2014 Page 21 ALS (From 16) through destruction of embryos or when Saints, who was diagnosed with ALS such cells are commercially available -- and is an active advocate for ALS stem cell research. presents serious problems from the patients. In a statement about its research fund- standpoint of cooperation in evil and An Aug. 20 memo to archdiocesan ing, the association said it "primarily scandal." pastors and principals from the Respect funds adult stem cell research. The archdiocesan statement urged Life Office of the Archdiocese of Currently, the association is funding one Catholic participants in the challenge to Newark similarly urged Catholics con- study using embryonic stem cells, and send donations to the John Paul II sidering the fundraiser to be aware of the stem cell line was established many Medical Research Institute. where their money is going or to speci- years ago under ethical guidelines set Similarly, New Orleans Archbishop fy how it should be allocated. by the National Institute of Gregory M. Aymond told archdiocesan "There is no stigma in restricting your Neurological Disorders and Stroke." priests and employees in an Aug. 13 contributions to ALS to research using An Aug. 20 statement from the email that is "possible to participate in adult stem cells only or to non-stem cell Archdiocese of St. Louis points out: the ice bucket challenge and to do so in research," it said. "There is nothing immoral about raising a way that is morally acceptable." The statement also encouraged dona- awareness for diseases and ethical "We have received questions on this tions to local organizations or hospitals research towards curing diseases; there project. Many people do not realize that caring for those with a particular dis- is no reason Catholics can't participate" some of the research is done with ease. in the ice bucket challenge." The key, embryonic stem cells, which is against It noted that this particular fundraiser however, is to ensure that donations our pro-life stance," he wrote. provides a unique opportunity to engage from participation are being utilized to The archbishop urged participants in parishioners, staff members and stu- support morally licit research." the challenge to specify how their dona- dents "in a conversation about the The statement also explains the tions should be used or to send their church's position on stem cell research." church's stance against embryonic stem money to charities that do not use The memo urged church leaders to cell research, saying it is "always embryonic stem cells in research. "be present, as Christ wants us to be, to morally objectionable because a human He noted that many people in the those who may approach us with the person must be destroyed to harvest his New Orleans archdiocese suffer from idea of participating in a particular or her stem cells." ALS, including Jesuit Father Ray fundraising event because someone in The archdiocesan statement quotes Fitzgerald, former principal of Jesuit his or her family suffers from the dis- the Congregation for the Doctrine of the High School New Orleans, who ease." Faith, which said: "The use of embry- announced he was stepping down last "That person's pain and anguish is onic stem cells or differentiated cells year because he had been diagnosed very real, and as a church, we should derived from them -- even when these with ALS; and Steve Gleason, a former work to ease that burden," it said. are provided by other researchers football player with the New Orleans POPCAK

(From 19) macy we are called to cultivate as the love outside the home by serving the domestic church, we recognize the world-at-large. We'll do this by practic- we're always looking for new ways to importance of regular family ing the corporal and spiritual works of be even more open with and loving to rituals and we are intentional about cre- mercy within our home and outside of each other. We recognize that children ating and protecting those activities it. The ways we, as a family, try to ful- are supposed to be a visible sign of the such as family dinner, family prayer and fill this responsibility will be a regular loving union between husband and wife worship, a game night and/or “family topic of conversation in our homes. so we work to live this out both in our day”, and regular time for one-on-one Although this may be an incomplete openness to life and by constantly work- communication and relationship-build- list, it begins to get at the heart of what ing to improve the quality of our rela- ing. We hold these activities as sacred living the Catholic difference in family tionships. Further, we parent in a way rituals of the domestic church and value life looks like in a nuts and bolts kind of that makes each member of the family them over all other activities that would way. Maybe you do a lot of these willing to open up to one another and seek to compete with them. things, maybe you don't do any of them. seek to freely give themselves to create 5. The Catholic Family is a Regardless everyone can do a little a deeper “community of love” and prac- Witness and Sign. God wants to more. Make small changes each week, tice all the virtues that help us live life change the world through our families. each month, each year. Know that God as a gift. We allow ourselves to be part of his wants great things for your family, and 4. Catholic Families Put Family plan for changing the world in two with his grace, you can accomplish all First. We recognize that because our ways. First, by exhibiting– in every this and more. family relationships are the primary way way possible in our daily interactions– Dr. Greg Popcak and his wife Lisa are God perfects us and challenges us to the love and intimacy that every human the hosts of More2Life Radio, airing become everything we were created to heart longs for. We must show the world each weekday from 11am-Noon on The be–family life, itself, is our most that this love is both possible and worth Guadalupe Radio Network. Visit Dr. important activity. To protect the inti- striving for. Second, we will carry this Greg at www.CatholicCounselors.com Page 22 SEPTEMBER 2014 The Angelus

EDICTAL SUMMONS BISHOP August 19, 2014 (From 2) two-week program on September 8-19, will be translated simultaneously into the CASE: McAULIFFE -- WALLACE 2014. major world languages, including Italian, The members of the diocesan staff, The Conference for New Bishops is French, English, Spanish, and Portuguese. NO.: SO/14/29 based on their competence in their respec- attended by newly appointed bishops from Some of the topics will include the spiritu- tive areas of expertise, ensure the smooth around the world. The packed schedule ality of the bishop, the bishop as teacher The Tribunal Office of the Catholic\\ functioning of diocesan services and the includes liturgies, lectures, and discussion of the faith, the participation of the laity in Diocese of San Angelo is seeking necessary continuity in administration. In groups. The event is considered a pil- the life and mission of the Church, the Lindsay Jan Wallace. many important ways, they help a new grimage to the Tomb of St. Peter. We will promotion of vocations, and the pastoral You are hereby summoned to appear bishop to become familiar with the exist- celebrate Mass at the Basilica of St. Peter care of the family. before the Tribunal of the Catholic ing programs, policies, and practices of and have an audience one morning with I am very grateful for this opportunity to Diocese of San Angelo, at 804 Ford the local diocese. Pope Francis. learn more about the expectations of my Street, San Angelo, Texas 76905, on or There is one more tool for learning how We will have the opportunity to meet role from the perspective of the Holy See, before the 30th day of September 2014, to exercise the office of bishop that I those who serve in the various dicasteries so that I may serve faithfully and fruitfully would like to highlight here. For many (departments) of the Holy See, in order to as your diocesan bishop. Please pray for to answer to the Petition of Brandon years, the Vatican Congregation for facilitate harmonious collaboration in the the Holy Spirit’s active presence in this Joseph McAuliffe, now introduced before Bishops has offered an annual orientation future. They will seek to encourage us, gathering, so that I and my fellow “baby the Diocesan Tribunal in an action workshop in Rome, called the explain policies, clarify priorities, and bishops” may become the shepherds that styled, “Brandon Joseph McAuliffe and “Conference for New Bishops.” It is respond to our questions. Christ intends us to be. Lindsay Jan Wallace , Petition for sometimes affectionately called the “Baby Since the new bishops and presenters Declaration of Invalidity of Marriage.” Bishop’s School.” I plan to attend this come from around the world, the lectures Said Petition is identified as Case: McAULIFFE – WALLACE ; Protocol No.: SO/14/29, on the Tribunal Docket of the SEMINARIAN Diocese of San Angelo. (From 3) sons have played various roles in my life tor between God and humanity. If you are You may communicate with the to see to it that I do not give up on God’s thinking about it, give it a trial, pray Tribunal in person or in writing. Failure experience in the diocese of San Angelo. call. I wish to express my gratitude to my unceasingly, be patient with God and to communicate within the prescribed The people are loving and caring always brother and sisters for their love and sup- yourself even when it gets rough. He period of time will be considered your willing to pray for us seminarians. God port and especially my friend and brother knows better if you allow him to guide consent for the Tribunal to continue its willing, in October 11th, 2014, I will be Fr. Patrick Akpanobong for his love, sup- you and take control of the wheels as you proceedings in the above-named case. ordained a deacon and in a few months as port, and advice. I Pray God to bless him journey along this path. Finally to all fam- Given at the Tribunal of the Diocese of a priest to serve God in his people in our abundantly. I salute Fr. Barry of blessed ilies and friends, do not give up on God San Angelo on the 19th day of August great diocese and beyond. Please kindly memory, my Bishop Emeritus, Michael because he will never give up on us. God 2014. keep me in your prayers during this last Pfeifer, and my current bishop for their will surely grant your prayers and do phase of my seminary formation. love, care, and support. unimaginable things we did not expect for It has been an awesome experience with I wish to encourage all young people or our own happiness. All we need to do is my brother seminarians and priests. I anyone who wants to embrace the voca- keep trusting in the Trinity. God bless you Reverend Tom Barley, thank Fr. Rodney White and Fr. Hugh tion to priesthood and religious life. There all. Amen. MSW, MBA, M. Div.,JCL Wade for their time and attention they is nothing as beautiful as bringing God’s PRAY FOR FELIX Judicial Vicar give me in my formation. They have been grace, love and blessings to other people. He will be ordained a transitional deacon very helpful in many ways. Many per- It is an amazing experience to be a media- OCTOBER 11, 2014 SANDOVAL (Para 11) Arizona. Más reciente, en 2004, recibió dirigí programas educacionales, religiosos detalla el exilio de su familia. Santos es su maestría en teología de la Universidad y de desarrollo comunitario”, resumió un hombre humilde, con gran energía y La familia se asentó en Sinaloa, la tier- de San Francisco. Santos. optimismo. Después de que murió su ra natal del padre. Allí vivieron en Al principio fue profesor en la escuela Se casó con Edilia Gamica en 1956 y esposa en 1999, llegó a conocer a extrema pobreza en una aldea indígena. primaria de Florence, Arizona, luego en el tuvieron nueve hijos, cuatro recibieron Josefina R. Vega y luego se casaron. No había iglesia, ni sacerdote debido a la Colegio Central de Arizona y la títulos universitarios y todos están Ahora, todavía muy activo en sus ochen- Guerra Cristera que duró de 1926 a 1929. Universidad de Arizona, donde también empleados productivamente. No obstante, tas, dijo: “Soy voluntario en ministerio Cultivaban tierra al lado del río El Fuerte. coordinó un programa apoyando los Santos halló tiempo para servicio cívico. pastoral en mi parroquia y en el Hospital Allí pasaron seis años hasta 1938, cuando alumnos. Fue miembro del ayuntamiento municipal de San Lucas en Tempe, sirvo como murió el padre. Entonces, la mamá En 1979, se mudó a Aurora, Colorado, y vice-alcalde de Florence, Arizona, director de asistencia espiritual. regresó con sus hijos a Estados Unidos. donde por tres años dirigió el programa miembro de la mesa directiva de las Oro por los pacientes y distribuyo la “Al regresar a Miami, asistí a una de ministerio intercultural del Seminario escuelas públicas de Aurora, Colorado, santa Comunión. Como presidente de los escuela segregada, Bullion Elementary, Teológico de Santo Tomás. Entre 1984- presidente de la Asociación de auxiliares en el hospital, estoy escribien- donde aprendí el inglés”, dijo Santos. 1986, dirigió el proceso del Tercer Educadores Chicanos para Educación do la historia del hospital desde la per- “Me gradué en 1950 de la secundaria en Encuentro en la región eclesial XIII y la Universitaria, miembro de la mesa direc- spectiva de los auxiliares. Siempre me tres años, y serví en la Fuerza Aérea de Sociedad de San Vicente de Paul en tiva de La Sociedad Histórica de Arizona siento obligado de escribir las historias de 1950 a 1954. Recibí mi licenciatura en Denver. y director ejecutivo del Centro del nuestro pueblo”. 1958 y mi maestría en educación en Después, volviendo a Arizona, fue pro- Sagrado Corazón Braun. Escribió muchos ¿Habrá alguna persona que no le diera 1959, ambos de la Universidad de fesor en el Centro de Estudios Hispanos artículos, folletos y varios libros sobre lit- la bienvenida a Santos Vega o a una per- Arizona”. de la universidad estatal. “Enseñé 44 años eratura, historia, religión, teología y salud sona similar en su comunidad, escuela, En 1975, Santos obtuvo su doctorado en diferentes niveles, primaria, colegio mexicoamericana. ayuntamiento, mesa directiva escolar o en educación de la Universidad Estatal de comunitario, universidad y seminario, y Una novela publicada por si mismo iglesia? The Angelus SEPTEMBER 2014 Page 23 KENT OBISPO (From 11) wrote, recalling the contributions many because the issue is politically uncom- Para 2 of those refugees later made. fortable," Evans wrote. sponsoring families to assist the refugees "But that was 40 years ago. What Evans led at a time when there were la gobernanza de la diócesis. Cuando un obispo in resettlement. The governor was pres- should we do today about immigration?" still statesmen. Profiles in courage are viene de afuera de la diócesis, el Consejo ent to greet the refugees as the first plane Evans asked in the Aug. 2, 2014, opinion now mere shadows, especially when the Presbiteral le es extremadamente útil en ayudarle arrived in Washington state. piece. fate of refugees is referred to as a "side aprender la historia de la diócesis y las necesi- He did no more than lead and, like "First, receive the children fleeing issue," when seeing a problem firsthand dades pastorales actuales de la Iglesia local. other governors and mayors at the time, from repression in Central America the is theater. Otro cuerpo diocesano que es vital en asistir al did so without a photo op. same way we welcomed refugees from But it doesn't always have to be that obispo para hacer buenas decisiones es el "I'm exceedingly proud of the volun- Vietnam 40 years ago," he said. way. Consejo Financiero, el cual está compuesto de teer sponsors, support organizations and Then the House should pass its version of Kent is the retired editor of two arch- hombres y mujeres honorables del alrededor de legislators who welcomed these produc- an immigration bill as the Senate has done. diocesan newspapers and has a master's la diócesis, quienes están muy bien informados degree in spirituality. en asuntos financieros. Ellos proveen la experien- tive new citizens to our state," Evans "It is unconscionable to delay just cia que es esencial para una administración sana para los bienes de la Iglesia. También hay varios BARRON otros cuerpos consultivos similares en la diócesis. Los miembros del personal diocesano, basados (From 10) and be merry and dull our sensitivities to brief period of regret, they move on with en su competencia en sus áreas de experiencia, innocent suffering and injustice as best their pampered lives. No judgment aseguran el funcionamiento tranquilo de servicios tradition when, in his wonderful letter to we can? In point of fact, the press of comes, and all returns to normal. So it diocesanos y la continuidad en la administración artists, he spoke of the artist’s vocation moral obligation itself links us to the goes in a flattened out world in which necesaria. En varias maneras importantes, ellos le as mediating God through beauty. To transcendent, for it places us in the pres- the moral link to transcendence has been ayudan al nuevo obispo a familiarizarse con pro- characterize artistic beauty as a mere ence of a properly eternal value. The severed. gramas existentes, las políticas, y prácticas de la distraction from the psychological violation of one person cries out, quite Perhaps this conviction is born of my diócesis local. oppression of nihilism is a tragic reduc- literally, to heaven for vengeance; and affection for many of Woody Allen’s Hay una más herramienta de aprendizaje en tionism. the performance of one truly noble films, but I’m convinced that the great como ejercer el oficio de obispo que me gustaría A second classical avenue to tran- moral act is a participation in the Good auteur doesn’t finally believe his own recalcar aquí. Por muchos años, la Congregación scendence is morality, more precisely, itself, the source of all particular good- philosophy. There are simply too many Vaticana para Obispos ha ofrecido un taller anual the unconditioned demand of the good. ness. Indeed, even some of those who hints of beauty, truth, and goodness in de orientación en Roma, llamada la “Conferencia On purely nihilist grounds, it is excep- claim to be atheists and nihilists implic- his movies, and protest all he wants, para Nuevos Obispos”. A veces es llamada car- tionally difficult to say why anyone itly acknowledge this truth by the very these will speak of a reality that tran- iñosamente la “Escuela para Bebé Obispos”. Planeo asistir a este programa de dos semanas should be morally upright. If there are passion of their moral commitments, a scends this fleeting world del 8-19 de septiembre del 2014. starving children in Africa, if there are very clear case in point being Father Robert Barron is the founder of La Conferencia para Nuevos Obispos es asisti- people dying of AIDS in this country, if Christopher Hitchens. One can find a the global ministry, Word on Fire, and da por obispos recién nombrados que vienen de Christians are being systematically per- disturbing verification of Woody Allen’s the Rector/President of Mundelein todas partes del mundo. El horario lleno incluye secuted around the world…well who rejection of this principle in two of his Seminary. He is the creator of the award liturgias, lecturas, y grupos de discusión. El cares? Every hundred years or so, a better films, Crimes and Misdemeanors winning documentary series, evento es considerado como un peregrinaje a la coterie of human beings is flushed away from the 1980s and Match Point from "Catholicism" and "Catholicism:The Tumba de San Pedro. Celebraremos la Misa en la and the cold universe looks on with utter the 2000s. In both movies, men commit New Evangelization." Learn more at Basílica de San Pedro y tendremos una audiencia indifference. So why not just eat, drink, horrendous crimes, but after a relatively www.WordonFire.org en una mañana con el Papa Francisco. Tendremos la oportunidad de conocer a quienes SAINTS sirven en los varios dicasterios (departamentos) (From 8) de la Santa Sede, de manera de facilitar colabo- the Poor (Albertine Sisters). ing. He said it was her willingness to ración armoniosa en el futuro. Ellos tratarán de Bernardina’s motto was: “To give, help others and her nurturing qualities animarnos, explicar las políticas, clarificar priori- was faced with the reality of it, she had eternally to give.” She founded hospices that brought forth her abundant Christian dades, y responder a nuestras preguntas. many doubts. Eventually, she defied her for the sick and the poor and pioneered charity and attracted others to her work. Siendo que los nuevos obispos y presentadores overly protective father and joined the many charitable works. Bunson noted The Albertine Sisters are active in 69 vendrán del alrededor del mundo, las lecturas Albertines. Brother Albert became her that she taught her sisters to understand foundations with 53 in Poland and 16 in serán traducidas simultáneamente en los lengua- spiritual director. He encouraged his fol- that each human being shares in the suf- other countries including England, jes mayores mundiales, incluyendo italiano, lowers to “Be like the nourishing bread fering of everyone around them. She Argentina, Bolivia, Russia, the Ukraine, francés, ingles, español, y portugués. Algunos de that’s ready on the table for all who may insisted that “My neighbor’s suffering is Italy, and the United States. los temas incluirán la espiritualidad del obispo, el be hungry.” my suffering.” Brother Albert was canonized by Pope obispo como maestro de la fe, la participación de When Bernardina joined the Albertine During World War II, the Albertine John Paul II in 1989. His feast day is laicos en la vida y misión de la Iglesia, la promo- sisters, she brought a spiritual insight Sisters were among many Polish con- commemorated on June 17. When Pope ción de vocaciones, y el cuidado pastoral de la and a profound awareness of human suf- vents that sheltered Jewish women and John Paul II was a young seminarian familia. fering to the convent. Bunson writes children at great risk to themselves, (Karol Wojtyla), he wrote a play about Estoy muy agradecido por esta oportunidad that her holiness and leadership abilities according to Gallick. Brother Albert’s life entitled “Our God’s para aprender más acerca de las expectativas de led to her election as superior. She was Bernardina died in Kraków on Brother.” The play chronicled Brother mi papel desde la perspectiva de la Santa Sede, 24 in 1902 when she was named superi- September 23, 1940. She was beatified Albert’s life as a young Polish freedom así para poder servir fielmente y fructíferamente como su obispo diocesano. Por favor recen por la or general of the Albertine Sisters, a role by Pope John Paul II in 1997 at fighter, followed by his years as an presencia activa del Espíritu Santo en esta she maintained until her death 38 years Zakopane, Poland. He praised Blessed artist, and finally, as a servant of the reunión, para que yo y mis compañeros “bebé later. Biographers acknowledge Bernardina Maria Jablonska as an exam- poor and founder of the Albertine obispos” lleguemos a ser los pastores que Cristo Bernardina as the co-foundress of the ple of the feminine genius that showed Brothers. intenta que seamos. Third Order of St. Francis Servants of itself in her sensitivity to human suffer- Page 24 SEPTEMBER 2014 The Angelus Smile & Click

The 2014 Priest Retreat, Christ the King Retreat Center, San Angelo, Texas, May 26-30, 2014

Photo by William Scherz, Scherz Studios, San Angelo