Catholic High Schools' Graduates Honored

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O cial Appointments The Rev. Msgr. Thomas E. Bales — Pastor of St. Patrick Parish, Amboy, Illinois; St. Flan- Catholic High Schools’ nen Parish, Harmon, Illinois; and St. Mary Parish, Walton, Illinois, to retire with the permission of Bishop David Malloy, effective June 15, 2015. Graduates Honored The Rev. Matthew M. Berg- schneider, JCL — to be Pastor of St. Mary Parish, Durand, Illi- nois, and St. Patrick Parish, Irish Grove, Illinois, effective May 20, 2015. The Rev. Alejandro del Toro, STL — to be Pastor of St. Patrick Parish, Rockford, Illinois, effective May 20, 2015. The Rev. Gerard A. Chris- tianson — to be Parochial Ad- ministrator of St. Paul the Apos- tle Parish, Sandwich, Illinois, effective June 15, 2015. The Rev. Timothy J. Draper — to be Parochial Administrator of St. Patrick Parish, Amboy, Il- linois; St. Mary Parish, Walton, Illinois; St. Flannen Parish, Har- mon, Illinois, effective June 15, 2015. The Rev. Timothy P. Mulca- hey, LC — to be Parochial Ad- (Observer photo by Dan Szpekowski) ministrator of Our Lady of Good Bishop David Malloy addresses graduates and their families at Aurora Central Catholic High School’s commencement ceremony, May 28. Counsel Parish, Aurora, Illinois, effective June 15, 2015. See Graduation salute, pgs. 6-13; see more ACC photos, pg. 28 The Rev. Moises A. Apos- tol — to be Parochial Vicar of St. Mary Parish, Maple Park, Illi- nois, and SS Peter and Paul Par- Memorial Mass Offers ‘Deeper Remembering’ ish, Virgil, Illinois, effective June 15, 2015. BY AMANDA HUDSON men and women) who have Continued on page 3 News Editor died in our country’s history so we can live as we do.” Inside ROCKFORD—Right after The bishop asked his listen- thanking those gathered for the ers to consider the grace of Two Men Join Diocesan annual Memorial Day Mass at the Holy Spirit that brought Priesthood June 6 Calvary Cemetery, Bishop Da- to those soldiers “a conviction pg. 3 vid Malloy gave thanks also for that was greater than their own the sunshine, even as it mixed natural strength.” with clouds and wind. Their courage led to the Effects of the storms that “sacrifi ces we remember to- hounded the Mass the past day (that) reminds us of what is two years could be seen by best” in “a world redeemed by where people sat this year. The Christ but still scarred by sin,” north side of the aisle under the he said. Hitting 100 open-sided tent was fi lled. But “In faith, we recognize our Seasoned Observer, a smaller group on the other own obligations in the face pgs. 14-15 side sat as close to the aisle as of (such) sacrifi ces,” Bishop possible, away from where any Malloy said, including to “stir predicted rain might blow in. up our gratitude to those who That so many came under po- (Observer photos by Amanda Hudson) served” and to pray for them. Deacon Michael Giambalvo prepares the altar for consecration dur- tentially-stormy circumstances Recalling a trip to Gettys- showed what Bishop Malloy ing the Memorial Day Mass at Calvary Cemetery May 25. Bishop David burg where a tour guide told Malloy (right) o ered the annual outdoor Mass. called “the importance of the him that someone’s remains meaning of what we do here.” from that long-ago battle had He described the Mass as a only just been discovered in time for “a deeper remember- Area Premier of “Full 1970, the bishop speculated ing” — a moment to prayerful- that some soldiers must have of Grace” Fills St. ly recall “all of those (service Continued on page 4 Charles Theater pg. 2 This Issue Bishop Malloy ...... 2 Headliners ...... 3 Diocesan ...... 4-5, 19 Graduation ...... 6-13 Seasoned Observer ...... 14-15 Around the Diocese ...... 16-18 Media/Arts ...... 20-21 Nation/World ...... 22-23 Faith Forum ...... 24 Providing music for the cemetery Mass were (from left) singers Anne Viewpoints ...... 25 A patriotic bouquet marks a gravesite inside the mausoleum at Cal- Surerus and her daughter, Allison Rowe, and keyboardist Vilma J. Dy- For the Record ...... 26-27 vary Cemetery west of Rockford. das from St. Mary Parish, Elgin. 2 FRIDAY JUNE 5, 2015 | The Observer

Corpus Christi Celebrates the Body

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Official Appointments From page 1 Two Men Join Diocesan Priesthood June 6 The Rev. Jhakson A. Garcia— to be Parochial Vicar of St. Mary Rev. Mr. Ervin school years, I began to focus Parish, Woodstock, Illinois, effec- Transitional deacons, Rev. Mr. Ervin Caliente and Rev. Mr. more and more on friends, lei- tive Monday, June 15, 2015. Caliente John McNamara, will join the priesthood for the Diocese sure, and my career … What The Rev. Manuel G. Gomez — Transitional deacon Rev. Mr. was important to me at the to be Parochial Vicar of St. Rita of of Rockford at an ordination Mass, 11 a.m., June 6 at the Cascia Parish, Aurora, Illinois, ef- Ervin M. Caliente was born Cathedral of St. Peter in Rockford. Each of the candidates time was finding jobs in restau- fective June 15, 2015. in the Philippines on April 6, has provided a biography, excerpts of which are printed rants and catering companies The Rev. Phillip A. Kaim, STL 1979. here. To read their complete autobiographies, visit http:// that would quickly shoot me up — to be Parochial Vicar for SS Pe- He grew up in Catholic sur- www.rockforddiocese.org/vocations/our-seminarians. the corporate ladder into man- ter and Paul Parish, Cary, Illinois, roundings and says that “much agement and head chef posi- effective July 1, 2015. of the most exciting moments of tions. Throughout my early and The Rev. Jared W. Twenty — to my life as a child are connected be Parochial Vicar of Holy Cross mid-20s, life was basically just Parish, Batavia, Illinois, effective with the Catholic traditions and about work and entertainment. June 15, 2015. local customs.” Growing up … Life was good!” The Rev. Ariel A. Valencia — to in a rural area, he says, meant Priesthood, he adds, “had be Parochial Vicar of Holy Cross that “since we did not have never really been a thought on Parish, Batavia, Illinois, effective shopping malls, outlet stores or my mind.” His younger broth- June 15, 2015. movie theaters to go to … we er, however, entered the semi- The Rev. Daniel P. Zdebik, OFM Conv. — to be Parochial Vic- went to church … Processions, nary, and Deacon John says his ar of Holy Family Parish, Rockford, the rosary, devotion to the Sa- brother’s “courage, devotion Illinois, effective June 15, 2015. cred Heart and devotions to to Christ and knowledge of The Rev. Mr. Ervin Pio M. Cali- Mary and the saints and many our faith deeply impacted my ente — to be Parochial Vicar of St. traditions in the Catholic world re-conversion to being a good Mary Parish, Huntley, Illinois, effec- have shaped me and brought practicing Catholic. It was tive June 15, 2015. Rev. Mr. Ervin Caliente Rev. Mr. John McNamara me to where I am now.” slow, but I began to think about The Rev. Mr. John P. McNama- was involved in the Charismat- ra — to be Parochial Vicar of St. He attended college at Our Rev. Mr. John things.” Mary Parish, Huntley, Illinois, effec- Lady of Peace College Semi- ic movement and the Focolare He calls his two years of tive June 15, 2015. nary in his home diocese after movement, and he began to feel McNamara traveling the country to cook The Rev. E. Yovanni Dorado — high school. “Those were very called to the consecrated reli- Transitional deacon Rev. Mr. for musicians a “key turning to be Coordinator of Hispanic Cath- good and happy years of for- gious life. John P. McNamara was born point,” saying, “I saw a huge olic Ministry for DeKalb County, ef- With that call, he came to the Oct. 19, 1979. thirst for God among those I fective July 1, 2015. mation in the seminary with its U.S. to a monastery that fol- His home parish is St. Mary met and a great need for God The Rev. Jonathan P. Bakke - four pillars: spiritual, intellec- lund, STL — to continuing studies tual, human and pastoral for- lowed St. Augustine of Hippo’s in Woodstock, and he credits among all those I was working at St. Mary of the Lake Seminary mation,” he says. “They were ancient monastic rule of the his parents “for making it clear with (and ) there were constant and weekend assistance at St. years of establishing friend- fourth century. He lived that to my siblings and me how im- temptations to live against my Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Crys- ship with the Lord and begin- contemplative life for eight portant our faith must be in our beliefs.” tal Lake, Illinois, effective June 15, 2015. ning camaraderie with fellow years before he experienced a lives.” However, he adds, he did He “mysteriously began” to Given at the Chancery, young men like me, who felt change. not always follow their lead. pray the rosary, he says, and May 27, 2015 the call to the priesthood.” He Continued on page 4 “Very early in my high Continued on page 4 4 FRIDAY JUNE 5, 2015 | The Observer

Diocesan

June 6, 11 a.m., Ordination Mass, Cathedral of St. Peter, Rockford Two Men Join Diocesan Priesthood June 6 Rev. Mr. Ervin Rev. Mr. John Caliente McNamara From page 3 From page 3 “Strongly hearing and heed- had “a renewed desire to go to ing the call of God to the or- confession and receive the Eu- dained priesthood, God led me charist while I was traveling.” to the Diocese of Rockford,” In August 2008, he says, “the Deacon Ervin says. “ second turning point arrived I spent my first year in the di- when I was called up to Wis- ocese at St. Thomas the Apostle consin to help my friend run Parish in Crystal Lake, which his restaurant.” introduced me to the Ameri- The peace and quiet, the can parish setting … There, I nearby Catholic Church and taught, shared and served and, “experience after experience” in turn, learned and received brought more interior changes. love from the people whom I “I truly believe God called (Observer photos by Amanda Hudson) now consider good friends. me to that quiet, scenic, peace- Bishop David Malloy greets those who gathered for the the annual outdoor Memorial Day Mass at Calvary He graduated from the Uni- ful area of the country in order Cemetery. After Mass, many stayed for coffee and donuts at the diocesan cemetery west of Rockford. versity of St. Mary of the Lake, to hear His voice,” he says. Mundelein Seminary after four He returned to Illinois and years of formation and study. was accepted to priesthood Memorial Mass Offers ‘Deeper Remembering’ “I am very grateful to the vo- studies by the Diocese of Rock- From page 1 cations office of the diocese for ford in 2010, “and it has been felt alone and forgotten as they all the support I received these an incredible journey from died in various wars. “How years,” he says. then forward,” he says. He was many of those who sacrificed “I also want to thank all the ordained a transitional deacon for us are in purgatory?” he priests who are examples of on May 17, 2014, and he gradu- asked, stating that prayers for priestly joy and holiness, and ated on May 2, 2015 from Holy those souls “are the best way the pastors and the people of Apostles Seminary in Con- we can repay” them. God in parishes where I have necticut. He reflected also on the state been assigned since I came to “I’m overjoyed to soon re- of freedom in today’s society, the diocese five years ago. For ceive the gift of the sacred calling true freedom a matter all that has been and for all priesthood,” he says, “and I of channeling society to what that will be: Praised be Jesus can’t wait to serve the Church is good and godly. “I wonder,” Bishop David Malloy waits as the offertory gifts are brought forward Christ!” in the Rockford Diocese.” he said, if those who died “to during the Memorial Day Mass at Calvary Cemetery May 25. His interests include: “read- His interests include: read- protect (our) freedom … what ing, walking, bicycling, snow- ing, golf, fishing, chess, cook- must they think of us now? … homily with a call for prayer the freedom that honors God boarding, cooking, making ro- ing, walking, watching base- Was it worth their sacrifice?” for “those currently in uni- — and we must live those sac- saries, and gardening.” ball. Bishop Malloy concluded his form” and for citizens “to find rifices worthily.”

Bishop Malloy’s Administration Center Public Schedule ROCKFORD — June 14, 7:30 a.m., Sunday Mass, ROCKFORD — June 6, Cathedral of St. Peter 11 a.m., Mass for Ordination to the Sacred Order of the GALENA — June 14, 1 Priesthood, Cathedral of St. p.m., Confirmation, St. Mary Peter Church Go Green ROCKFORD — June 7, GALENA — June 14, 3:30 7:30 a.m., Sunday Mass, p.m., Confirmation for St. with eDocs Cathedral of St. Peter Michael Parish, Galena, and Holy Trinity Parish, Scales EAST DUBUQUE — June Mound, at St. Michael Church 7, 1 p.m., Confirmation for Waiting for your monthly statements or bank notices via mail is time consuming. St. Mary, East Dubuque, and ROCKFORD — June 16, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin 5:30 p.m., Confirmation, St. With eDocs you get your statements sent to your email within 24 hours of the last Mary, Menominee, at St. Edward Church Mary Church day of your statement cycle. Not only are you reducing your clutter, but eDocs ST. LOUIS — June 8-12, Bishop Doran’s can be easily organized on your computer. Spring Meeting of the Public Schedule United States Conference of ROCKFORD — June 6, 11 Catholic Bishops a.m., Mass for Ordinations Contact us today, for more information on Going Green. ROCKFORD — June 13, to the Sacred Order of the 9 a.m., Diocesan Pastoral Priesthood, Cathedral of St. Council Meeting, Diocesan Peter

815-398-6500 Corrections and Clarifications www.bankalpine.com n Missionary of the Sacred Heart Father John Fahnestock of California was mistakenly listed as celebrating 50 years since his priestly ordination in the May 22 jubilarian pages. See the correct information on page 19. n In the May 22 issue on page 11, a picture of Knights of Columbus with Bishop David Malloy at the confirmation Mass ROCKFORD | BELVIDERE | CHERRY VALLEY | MACHESNEY PARK | LOVES PARK | ROSCOE | KIRKLAND at St. Catherine of Siena was listed in the wrong deanery and town. The Dundee parish is in the Elgin Deanery. Member FDIC The Observer regrets the errors. The Observer | FRIDAY JUNE 5, 2015 5

Diocesan Congratulations 2015 Graduates Top Knight

Holy Family Catholic School is now accepting registrations for 3-year old preschool through Grade 8. Call for your personal tour: 815-398-5331 or www.school.holyfamilyrockford.org

(Observer photo by Lynne Conner) Bob Grzelak (left) was nominated by Bob Tetzloff (right), the Grand Knight of the Holy Family Council. Holy Family’s Bob Grzelak Illinois Knight of the Year Faith — Family — Future By Lynne Conner stone and Barbara Olson Cen- Observer correspondent ter of Hope. The Holy Family Council Holy Family Catholic School “Presenting those checks just was also recognized at the 4407 Highcrest Rd. ROCKFORD—The Knights makes all the work ... worth- state convention for being of Columbus motto, “In service while. It just makes me proud one of 14 councils in the Rockford, IL 61107 to one, in service to all” strikes to know that we’re taking care state of Illinois to have met a resounding chord in Bob of some kids that probably all of its charitable goals 815-398-5331 Grzelak’s life. don’t have all the opportuni- as of the convention date. Grzelak was recently named ties that other children have,” Illinois Knight of the Year. Grzelak said. “I truly was excited to the The three-fold mission of the point that I could hardly be- Knights of Columbus has been lieve it,” Grzelak said of the another important aspect of the honor. “This was completely organization for Gzrelak. He unexpected and I am indebted cites Bishop David Malloy’s to my brother Knights for their call for all Catholic men to join vote of confidence,” he said. a council. “It’s an honor that I won’t “Bishop Malloy is a member ever forget.” of the Knights of Columbus,” Bob Tetzloff, Grand Gzrelak said, “and he has en- Knight of Holy Family Par- couraged all Catholic men in ish Knights of Columbus the diocese to consider joining Council 13123, nominated the Knights. Grzelak for the state honor. “I think the reason that the Grzelak received the award bishop wants men to join,” he at the Illinois State Knights continued, “is because of our of Columbus Convention this duty as Knights — charity, April in Springfield. trinity and unity. I believe that He says his involvement the unity aspect of the Knights with the Knights of Columbus is very important to Catholic comes from a desire to serve men because you develop re- others. lationships and camaraderie “I think the most rewarding with other Catholic men.” FHN’S MILES AND MINUTES part of being a Knight is to A founding member of the know that we are helping a lot Holy Family Council, Grzelak Sign up for some healthy competition! School Systems in of the Special Olympians and has been a Knight since 1987. FHN Service Area the intellectually disabled,” he He has served as Grand Your summer sports and other physical activity can help schools within FHN’s Chadwick-Milledgeville service area! FHN’s Miles And Minutes program encourages you to be active as Dakota School District said. Knight, has reached the Fourth you log various types of physical activity to win prize money for the school system Durand School District A four-year chairman of the Degree and is a member of the of your choice. East Dubuque Eastland School District council’s Tootsie Roll Drive Honor Guard of Assembly 190. Register for this online program at www.fhn.org/milesandminutes. All of the for those with intellectual dis- He is a trustee to the council Forrestville School District rules of the competition are there, as well as information about how miles and Freeport Catholic Schools abilities, Grzelak said he was and is an active member of the minutes will be calculated to determine the winning school systems. Freeport School District heartened to see the results of Council‘s First Degree team. A calculator on the website automatically converts minutes of almost any type of Galena the fundraising. Grzelak has been involved in physical activity into miles, and prizes will be awarded in miles in two categories: Immanuel Lutheran School “I think one of the most many facets of the Knights of Lena-Winslow School District • School system with the most average “miles” logged per participant Orangeville School District memorable experiences I had Columbus at Holy Family Par- • School system with the most “miles” total Pearl City School District as a Knight of Columbus,” he ish, including fellowship cook- Miles are normalized based on number of students to help ensure that all schools Pecatonica School District said, “is when I was able to outs, St. Patrick’s Day dinner have an equal chance to win. First prize for each category is $2000, second prize River Ridge present the checks from the dances, the first pasta dinner is $1000, and third prize is $500! Prize money will be awarded in September. Scales Mound Tootsie Roll Drive to four dif- Stockton School District and a ballpark night. Competition begins Sunday, May 31 and runs through Sunday, August 30. Tri-County Christian School ferent organizations in Rock- Grzelak and his wife, Participants (must be age 12 and above) can support any school system, and Warren School District ford that work with the intel- Denise, have hosted Knights running totals will always be on the website as well as reported through the media. West Carroll School District lectually disabled.” of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary Questions? Contact FHN marketing toll-free at 1-877-6000-FHN He presented checks to Il- garage sales at their home. Pro- (1-877-600-0346) ext. 901. Register today at www.fhn.org/milesandminutes linois Growth Enterprises, the ceeds go to the parish. and help your school while you enjoy a summer of healthy competition! Goldie Floberg Center, Mile- Continued on page 19 6 FRIDAY JUNE 5, 2015 | The Observer

Graduation Boylan Central Catholic High School, Rockford

Baccalaureate: May 28, 7 p.m. Chavez, Benjamin Joseph Lauren Renee Hackbarth*, Ciembronowicz, Domenica Christine Marie Hardy, Reilly Graduation: May 29, 2 p.m. “As we leave, we must Cimino, Marco Cimino, Jane Harrington, Isabel never overlook how many Graduates: Max Philip Peter Cimino, Jacob Robert Marie Hart, Eric Michael Alexander*, Alysia Susan Clark, Tyler Conley*, Keenan Hastings*, John Edward victories we have achieved Alfano*, Graham Charles Alt, Flavio Cordano, Andrea Hauser*, Dominique Monae through hard work, how Charles Edward Ambrose*, Corkovic*, Cecelia Eleanor Henderson, Nina Katherine Alan James Anderson Jr., Marie Cox, Demry BreShon Herkert, Mikel T. Hernandez, many lessons we have Reily Elizabeth Anderson, Croft, Andrew Michael Steven Herra, Steven Joseph learned from our mistakes, Zachary Lee Anderson, Cropp, Brianna Crosser, Hewett, Corey Hibbs, Isaac and how many lives we have Nicholas Lee Armendariz, Emily Grace Crouch*, Leigha William Hilby, Julia Elizabeth Jacinda Austin*, Gregorio Paige Crowder*, Zachary Holmertz, Taylor Jane Howe, touched with our love. Above Joseph Bacino, Amanda Mae Nolan Cyborski, Tristan Walt Nathan Hudak, Allison Kay all, we must remember the Barrera*, Anna Elizabeth Davenport, Margaret Mary Ingham, Giovanni Ivey, Bartos*, Dominic Michael Davit, Andrew J. Dawson, Morgan Christine Johansen, power of a community in Battaglia*, Sydney Elizabeth John Angelo Day, Dennis Sarah Lynde Johns, Lyndsay Rebecca Filak turning ordinary tasks into Beall*, Adeline Mae Beck, Adam Dazey, Adam Joseph Christine Johnson*, Michaela Valedictorian extraordinary outcomes.” Allee Marie Bergstrom, DeBenedetto, Nicholas Lee Reed Johnson*, Jared Justice, Madeline Claire Bhaskar*, DeFrancisco*, Andrew Victor Mitchell Peter Kaiser, Mary Antony Yozo Bilich, Tristian DeGuide, Anthony Bix Diemer, Jane Knuth*, Christina Rose Paulina Mekalski, Molly Michael Halbin Prisby*, Joseph Bjelland, Amanda Erin Nicole DiSanti, Peyton Konicek*, Peter Gregory Ryan Meseck*, Ricardo Joseph Tyler Pritz, Taylor Jaye Marie Black*, Matthew Daniel Durst, Adam Jeffrey Kostantacos, Nicholas Solis Miramontez, Gabriela Pyzynski*, Kaitlyn Maureen Christopher Black*, Cooper Eckburg*, Zachary Kenneth Stephen Krahmer, James Suyapa Molina, Alexis Quinn*, Zachary Michael William Blassage, Seth Eitenmiller, Adam Joseph Robert Krein*, Gabrielle Marie Brianna Montoya, Elvia Nicole Rasmann, Abigail Marie Stanton Boswell*, Shannon Engelsen, Cosette Marie Kuney, Christopher Craig Montoya, Quincy Lynn Morse, Ray, Anne Caroline Reesor, Nichole Bracey, Ashley Eshelman*, Keanu LaVerne LaMay, Morgan Lynn Langley, Angelica Rose Muldowney*, Laura Rose Reichardt*, Marc Christine Brandt*, Casey Esquivel, Matthew James Amanda Kay Larson, Aaron Sophia Michelle Muzzarelli*, Avery Reynolds*, Madison Ryan Brauns*, John Michael Evans*, Andrew John Eyster, Joseph Leggero, Hannah Anthony Sullivan Myers, Holly Ann Riggs*, Dalton Charles Bravo*, Cassandra Danielle Phillip Ross Fanara, Rebecca Louise Long*, Denise Lopez*, Jacquelyn Myers*, Nicholas Robison*, Miranda Alexis Bretl, Colleen Marie Brown*, Ann Filak*, Emma Katherine Sean Michael Lorden, Kallum Aurelius Nalewanski, Kevin Rodriguez, Maria Carolina Samantha Ann Brown, Flanagan*, Jared Flores, D. A. Lowe, Erica Rose Patrick Nelligan, Madeline Rosas, Sarah Florence Lauren Gabrielle Brun, Andres Flores-Martinez*, Lowry, Abigail Jane Luhrs, Joanne Nelson, Brandon Rosen*, Taylor Ann Rotolo, Gabriella Angelise Bruscato*, Sean Patrick Flynn, Julia Foti, Kolten L. Luvert, Sabina Mari Dewitt Noland, Alyssa Marie Andrea Michelle Rubalcava, Alexander Butler, Corbin Emma Katherine Greenig Madero, Michael Salvatore Noonen*, Kylee Jean Noonen, Rebecca Anne Russell*, Joseph Cardenas, Andrea Fredrickson*, Alexis Galvez, Magnuson, Shawn Edward Isabella Mary North*, David Dale Wesley Sachs-Loomis, Lauren Carlson*, Catherine Shannon Nicole Garthwaite, Makulec*, Alec Joseph Brian Nowak*, Salvatore Caroline Juliana Salamone, Marie Carlson, Shelby Dominic Joseph Gasparini, Maloney*, Maxwell Jeffrey Ocello*, Irene Noelle O’Hara*, Jorge Salas Jr., Claudia Rose Carter*, Geoffroi Grant Duane Gastel, Anthony Marsili, Sean Anthony Martin*, Zachary Michael Oldenburg*, Elizabeth Sandager*, Andrew Castro, Hannah Cerutti*, Paul Gaziano, Sean Ryan Giovanni Martinez, Emily Baylee Marie Oliver, Abigayle John Schissel*, Raymond Maximilian L. Chambers, Gehant, Aryanna Anita Ann Mason, Lilly Kay Mason, Rae Olson*, Ana Sofia James Schmid, Matthew Benjamin James Harris Gelafio, Casey Jordan Hannah Marie Massari, Ongtengco*, Yair Alejandro George Sciame, Shelby Mae Chandler, Ivanna Gabriella Gerczak*, Emily Bridget Michelle Valentina May, Ortega, Ian Jeffrey Parentice, Seiter, Kyle Austin Slattery, Gilbert, Kate Elizabeth Gille*, Brogan David McChristie, John William Parris*, Elizabeth Jessica Nicole Smith, Andrea CLASS OF 2015 Jemma Elizabeth Krippner Samuel Adam McGuire*, Colette Parsons, Bridget Renée Sotelo, Frank Sante St. Goddard*, Jermaine Dyanti Anna T. McHugh, Alexander Marlene Pearse, Dominick Angel, Ryan Scott Stanicek, Goldsmith, Caesar Derrick Thomas McKenzie*, Celia John Pearson, Kelsey Anne Annabelle Rose Stefanic, Gomez*, Jillian Morgan Jane McNamara, Eileen Person, Benjamin Michael Alexander Mark Steinhagen*, Gugliuzza, J. Lance Gulotta, Marie McQuillan*, Natalia Piper, Leah Elizabeth Ports*, Kayla Lashay Steward*,

Aquin Central Catholic High School, Freeport

Caitlin Marie Draftz Baccalaureate: May 15, 7 p.m., Kehl Avampato, Danielle Feiner, Melissa Marie Garcia, John Nicholas, Michael Alan Lundahl Middle School Aquin Central Catholic Junior- Marie Bald, Rian Borgmann, Jack Edward Gaulrapp, Osadjan, Madelyn Michele Crystal Lake, Illinois Senior High School auditorium Clare Rose Giaimo, Vincent Love: Grandma & Grandad Gabrielle Connolly Brunner, Reining, Kendahlyn Nichole Anthony Giuffre, Rachel Anne (Jeannie & Mac McCloskey); Graduation: May 22, 7 p.m., St. Aiden Beardsley Chang, Haley Schlueter, Dean Douglas Harn, Dominique Vincent Mom, Matt, Madison & McKayla Thomas Aquinas Parish, Freeport Marie Chang*, Dominic James Holland, Jaquelin Sylvia Jazo, Sopcic, Katherine Elizabeth Vanderweel Graduates: Madison DeMichele, Alexander James Sara Linn Johnson, Brooke Stykel, Teresa Maria Tolliver*, Ashley King, Samantha Lyrea Hailey Marie Truman, Riley Klemm*, Elisabeth Grace Thomas Whalen, Jaryd Jacob Klueg, Triston Noah Koester, Whitmore Kolton Thomas Kramer, Devon Austin Lenz, Raymond * indicates top academic students

“Someday when we are older and reminiscing on our time in high school, I hope we remember the memories we made, the people we shared it with, and those who always gave us their love and support. I hope that someday, we are all able to look back and be proud to have been Haley Chang Student Speaker Aquin’s Class of 2015.” The Observer | FRIDAY JUNE 5, 2015 7

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Boylan Central Catholic Holy Cross High School, Rockford Father John I. Jenkins, president of the Gabriella Joan-Anne Stoner*, Jenna Marie Vathakos, University of Halle Anne Stull*, Breanna Roberto Desiderio Viveros, Notre Dame in Rae Bronowski-Stutsman*, Ashley Nichole Volkert, Tess Indiana, poses Bailey Olivia Sullivan, Margrete Vrbin*, Dekoda Marie for a photo with Dushawn William Sullivan, Wallin, Dilyn Michael Walter, Laetare Medal Mattie Elizabeth Sullivan*, awardee Aaron Madeline Jade Walters*, Sarah Autumn Noelle Suyko*, Neville at the Benjamin William Suyko, Jane Way*, Abigail Christine university’s 2015 Samantha Rose Symonds, Wedoff*, Olivia Faith Welte*, commencement Kristina Tadic*, Shayne Edgar Nathan Peter Wisbey*, Neal ceremony Taylor, Marcus Glenn Tecarro*, James Wrobel*, Alexis Soﬁ a May 17. Tori Nicole Thomas, Dustin Zambrano, Allison Nicole (CNS photo/Matt Cashore, University of Notre Dame) Lee Thompson, Jaclyn Sue Zimmerman*, Teal Ashley Thompson, Melanie Timms*, Zimmerman, Laura Elizabeth Clare Therese Tobin*, William Zuba*, Avery Anthony Zucchi Notre Dame Honors Grammy Madison Troia, Daniel Patrick Usedom*, Alexis Cedie Varga*, * indicates top academic students Winner with Laetare Medal “We owe more to our parents SOUTH BEND, Indiana— and then sang the “Ave Maria” God’s eyes and asked that the Aaron Neville, a four-time for the crowd. world see God in me. than we can imagine. They Grammy Award-winning sing- “I am honored and humbled “My early life has been a pre- have given us not only food, er and musician, received the to be receiving such a presti- view of where I am now. It took University of Notre Dame’s gious medal. I hope I’m worthy who I was and where I came shelter, and the privilege of Laetare Medal May 17. of standing next to the people from to make me who I am. For The honor has been given an- who have received it before that I have to thank my late par- attending this school, but they nually since 1883 to a Catholic me,” he said. ents, Arthur and Amelia Nev- have given us faith, not only “whose genius has ennobled “If it’s for me trying to get ille,” the singer added. the arts and sciences, illus- my life on the right track the “They, along with the nuns at in God but also in ourselves. trated the ideals of the church way God wanted me too,” he St. Monica’s Catholic School, and enriched the heritage of continued, “then I am wor- especially Sister Damien, They assure us that we can humanity.” thy, because I know, and God taught me morals and guid- face the world conﬁ dently.” Tess Vrbin Neville delivered brief re- knows, that I’ve tried. I’ve ance.” Saluatorian marks in accepting the medal prayed to see the world through Continued on page 13

striving to be saints. scholars. champions.

best wishes and all God’s blessings to the Class of 2015 congratulations to Michael D. Mastroianni ‘70 2015 recipient of the Veritas Award 8 FRIDAY JUNE 5, 2015 | The Observer

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Marian Central Catholic High School, Woodstock

Baccalaureate: May 28, 7 p.m. “Whether we joined this family as an awkward freshman or Graduation: May 29, 7 p.m., a nervous transfer student, we have been through so much together and grown individually. As part of the Marian family, Graduates: Katherine Adams*, Nicholas Albanese, we have been challenged academically and spiritually to work Kyle Albert, Robert Anderson*, hard in the pursuit of knowledge, but to use this knowledge William Bahl Jr., Hayden to better ourselves and others. While we have been taught to Balduf, Nicholas Baron, value scientific advancement and fine literature, we have been Emma Baumert, Zachary Beagle-McMahon, Kennedy taught to first and foremost value the dignity of each individual Beck*, Sarah Benigni*, David person. We have been taught how to build and strengthen Betancourt, Anthony Binotti, relationships with our peers, with our families, and most Tyler Birkhoff, Mary Black, Hannah O’Hagan importantly with God.” Taylor Sledz Nicole Blase*, Cole Bokowy, Valedictorian —Hannah O’Hagan, valedictorian Salutatorian Bailey Brown, Megan Budyak, Kelly Burns*, Michael Chmiel Samuel Gulbrandsen*, LeFevour, Wyatt Lindell, Zenius Jordan Niemeyer, Alexander Sledz*, John Slivka, Luke Jr., Anna Choquette, John Charles Hanlon, Kyler Hardie*, Liubinskas, Anne Loy, Michael Noe*, Kevin O’Callaghan*, Smith*, Sebastian Soliz, Churak, Samuel Cimaglio, Michael Hartlieb*, Jessica Lyons, Jacob Maher, Ariel Hannah O’Hagan*, Connor Michael Crook, Dannika Daily, Jennifer Spurny, Liam Stoll*, Heabler*, Scott Henderson, Majewski*, Patrick Majzner, Orabutt*, Emily Orabutt, Ryan Ashley Daniels, Jacob Dehne, Sophie Streveler*, Bryce Sarah Hendle*, Madeleine Eimile Malmgren, Cassandra Orabutt, Bradley Parchutz, Brandon DeMarais, William Struttman, Patrick Sullivan, Hepperlen*, Anna Herff, Manusos, Kali Martinec*, Michael Peters*, Jordan DeRoo, Delayne DiGangi*, Kaitlyn Teeters, Tanner Tenore, Olivia Dineen, Vincent Samuel Hirsch, Hannah Sydney Marvich, Abigail Peterson*, Shea Pivnicka*, Cristina Tompkins*, Elizabeth DiSilvio, Molly Dougherty, Hoffmann*, Zachary Hoijer, Maxeiner, Patrick McCabe, Allison Podborny*, Brian Toth, Megan Truckenbrod, Nina Holly Dowell, Jonathan Cailey Howard*, Therese Abbey McClain*, Erin McCoy*, Powers*, Ryan Przybysz, Jack Tuman, Larissa Urban*, Hans Drivas, Julie Durkin, Joseph Hughes*, Connor Hull*, Eric Jack McGuire*, Mathew Meintz, Quinlan, Morgan Radcliffe, Varga, Michael Velazquez, Dusik Jr., Lauren Ehardt*, Iftner, Alexander Irizarry, Rachel Melchionna*, Allison Michael Rechenberg*, Joseph Jacob Villont*, Andrew Virzi, Megan Jablonski*, Aidan Mercurio, Jeremy Merryman, Rehak, Carly Reilly*, Nicholas Ekaterina Everhart, Bradley Julia Walker, Nicole Warren, Johnson, Emily Johnson, Emily Messino, Catherine Remke*, Matthew Ricchiuto, Fanella*, Allison Farley*, Abigail Waters*, Benjamin Emma Kane, Michael Keisling*, Meyn*, Bruce Mikosz, Kristen MacKenzie Ridenour, Victoria Feliciano*, Mitchell Watterson, Nicholas Waytula*, Kayla Kennelly, Shane Miller*, Kenzie Mocogni*, Celestino Rodriguez, Emily Fernandez*, Sydney Fortin, Elaine Weck*, Steven Katelyn Franger, Kenneth Kirwan*, Katelyn Klaus, Nicole Marisa Monbrod, Elizabeth Rogers*, Oliver Rost, Anthony Wember*, Theodore Wenzel, Gaffney Jr., Brant Gates*, Kolner, Gloria Kranenburg*, Morehead*, Michael Morphew*, Rudawski, Karl Rude, Sarah Braiden Westman, Patrick Joseph Gatz, Mary Gende*, Virginia Krug, Leon Kummen, Samantha Mrozek*, Jacob Schaefer, Robert Scheper*, Wilson, Kristen Witte Cassidy Giles, Scott Girolamo, Hunter Labas*, Alecxander Mueller, Michael Murray, Haley Mia Sciarrone, Logan Shaw, Colton Gregory, Liam Gries, LaBelle, Michael Lange, Justin Neumann*, Madeline Nichols, Jacquelyn Simmons, Taylor * indicates honor students Grads at Catholic Colleges Urged to Work Hard, ‘Do Good,’ Be Confident WASHINGTON (CNS)—A (see story on page 7), a Chica- corporate leaders were among the nation’s Catholic universi- best-selling suspense novelist, go archbishop and a New York speakers at undergraduate ties and colleges. a four-time Grammy winner cardinal, and lawmakers and commencements this spring at In Washington at The Cath- olic University of America’s 126th annual commencement May 16, novelist Mary Hig- gins Clark told graduates to trust in God as their own life story unfolds. That day, she said, they would begin writing the pro- logue of “your own suspense novel, and it’s called, ‘The Rest of My Life.’” Author of 42 books and a (CNS file photo) lifelong Catholic, Higgins Mary Higgins Clark was the Clark said the graduates — speaker at The Catholic Universi- whether they will be starting a ty of America in Washington, D.C., new job, continuing their stud- May 16. ies or pursuing a religious vo- and problems that need to be cation — will now be protago- solved, Higgins Clark said. nists in their own life story. “I pray that you, the protago- Like the protagonist in her nist, will face up to your prob- own novels, she urged each lems with determination and one to “be a person who com- strength,” she said. bines faith, optimism, intelli- gence, generosity and a good Triple travel sense of humor.” For John Marbach and Sher- The ability to laugh at one- ry Pressler of Belle Mead, self and at fate “is a cure for New Jersey, it was a wild ride both body and mind,” she said, as their triplets graduated from adding that she always tries college: Melanie from Loyola to give protagonists a good University Maryland in Bal- friend, too. “That buddy may timore May 16; Megan from be a parent, a sibling, a life- Fairfield University in Fair- time pal, but I want all of you field, Connecticut, May 17; to have that kind of person in and John Jr. from Wake Forest your life,” she said, adding that University in Winston-Salem, her protagonists often find a North Carolina, May 18. love interest, “the person who “Four nights out, three dif- may share your life with you.” ferent hotels, train tickets, Any good novel, and a good car travel and airplane travel, life, inevitably has challenges Continued on page 11 The Observer | FRIDAY JUNE 5, 2015 9

Graduation St. Edward Central Catholic High School, Elgin Baccalaureate: May 19, 10 a.m. Graduates: Katherine Suarez Arboleda, Kevin Sophia Rose Kilcran, Monica Patrick Tobin, Steven Edmund Graduation: May 19, 7 p.m. Marie Alt, Christian Jay Bardan, Desireé Liz Bartlett, Larissa Klee, Olivia Jean Van Durme, Carolina Itzel Olivia Nicole-Ferguson Kochanek, Korina Krygier, Vargas, Elizabeth MaryFrances Bottoni, Vicente Camarena Jacob Will Lafrenz, Brianne Varley, Joshua von Rohr, Devin “Perhaps we are no different Jr., Sequoya Lea Capone, Nicole Lagtapon, Alexander Michael Warner, Katherine than the classes that have Jonathan Pasquale Carlson, Lara, Michael James Liddy Jr., Elizabeth Weber, Angela Olivia graduated St. Ed’s before us. Giscela Carrillo, Adriana Fina Derek Ralph Lindahl, Taylor Zenteno But maybe what matters is that Castro, Alexis Mariah Chacon, Alexandra Loewen, Madelyn Clare Ann Cholewa, Kasey Rose Lundvick, Sarah Ann “The truly remarkable thing each of your stories has touched L. Cooke, Patrick Brennan Madden, Enrique Mancera about our school is the fact mine, and the meaning that has Costello, Nicholas John Dalton, Jr., Joseph Francisco Martell, that we ... have not been for me cannot be measured in Michael John Dazzo, John Spencer Farrell McKinzie, championships won or classes Peter deWindt, Gino M. Domel, Shannon Marie McShane, confined to a single group, Kathleen Mary McCarthy Christina Monsivais, Joseph passed. The decision I make now rather, we are able to exist Duffy, Nicholas John Duffy, C. Mullen, Shaneill H. Nicolas, in many of them all at once, when I reflect on the time high Paige Allison Dykstra, Michael Augustus Joseph Nottolini, school has given to me is a simple James Dziurgot, James A. Carly Nadine Ogletree, Thomas while knowing that we are one: to remember not what I Eisen, Alecia Karinne Elam, James Oliva, Bryan Patrick part of the larger community accomplished at St. Edward, but Shauniece Aleesia Elam, O’Neill, Mitchell Kenneth Daniel as well. We are brought Gino Domel Alonso Daniel Favela, Erin Ostdick, Callan Cecilia Padron, Valedictorian whom I accomplished it with.” together by our faith and our Elizabeth Freeman, Joseph Andrew Thomas Pettey, Austin James French, Daniella Marie Joseph Pfeiffer, Naneth Ponce, friendships.” “Of course none of us A. Gaden, Randall Gallegos, Joseph Mark Przybylski, would even be part of the St. Allan Gesundheit, Joseph Jessica Michelle Puquirre, Edward’s family without the Anthony Gleeson, Chelsea Briana Robyn Quiachon, Emily Gnan, Santos Alvaro Jason Kyle S. Quiambao, sacrifice and the support from Gomez, Alexandra Grace Valentino Aldo Ranallo, Cécile our own families — you’ve Gradisher, Casey Nicole O’Donoghue Rapp, Zachary seen us through all of it. ... I Gredzieleski, David Alan Raymond Reedy, Valarie cannot thank you, my family, Groves, Emilio Giovanni Guia, Ann Salazar, Alyssa Marie enough for all that you have Nathanial Marc Hall, Julianna Saunders, Veronica Rose Lorraine Hartke, Thomas Allen Scalise, Ryann Lynell Scully, done for me, and I am sure Havemann, Matthew Donald Scott Kenneth Stepanovic, that this is something shared Hesch, Daniel Kane Howell, Megan Elizabeth Strong, by all of us students gathered Megan Lorraine Kearney, Nicolette Ann Sylvain, Neil Paul Christian Arboleda Beth Varley here today.” Salutatorian Christopher David Kelly, Tarnowski, Andrea M. Teran, Salutatorian Catherine Virginia Kessuvan, Jack Riley Tierney, Brian

Congratula�ons 2015 Graduates

We applaud your achievements, and wish you great success in your future endeavors.

Rev. Edward J. Seisser, Superintendent, Rev. Ma�hew DeBlock, Principal, And the Faculty & Staﬀ of St. Edward H.S.

Gino M. Domel, Valedictorian Notre Dame University

Chris�an Jay Suarez Arboleda, Salutatorian University of Illinois

Elizabeth MaryFrances Varley, Salutatorian Vanderbilt University

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Newman Central Catholic High School, Sterling Graduation: May 20, 6:30 p.m. Cameron Michael McKinley*, Caleb Gerard Molenda, Olivia Isabella Murillo*, “People often consider what they are going to make of their life; how they are going Graduates: Brandon Michael James Thomas Nelson*, Loren Thomas to make use of the time they are given and if they are doing what they are meant to Ahlgrim, Shayne Patrick Allen*, Newberry, Chantel Vivianne Ordean*, Abigayle Evelyn Ammon*, Jacob do. While this is quite important, you also need Baleigh Tait Osborne*, Bryson Elliot Daniel Barnes, Trevor Bailey Bolin, to think of what your life is going to make of you. Reyes*, Drew Robert Rosengren*, Alexander Michael Buhler, Drew Robert In other words, how the experiences in your life David Shelby Rowzee, Paige Burger, Andrew Daiki Burke*, Brandon Laurane Ruthart*, Amy Lynn Ryan*, are going to affect you and mold you into the Daisuke Burke*, Derek Stephen Carney, Elexia Elizabeth Sanders, Aubree person that you are meant to be. It is all well and Breanna Jo Conboy*, Alani Starr Elizabeth Schmitt*, Aaron Michael Cook, Quincy Paul Coomes*, Kenneth good to make choices that will benefit you and Schoaf, Xiaoxuan Shi*, Tucker Chase Lising Ellorando*, Jakob Christian allow you to live a happier life, but don’t allow Shoemaker, Haley Marie Simpson*, Frank*, Elliott Andrew Frankfother*, these decisions to turn you into someone that Dillon James Gallentine, Allie Sue Kyle Sunghun Son, Martin Sosa Jr., you cannot honestly say you are proud to be. ... Harkness*, Dillan Michael Heffelfinger, Mariah Jean Staebell*, Jenna Nicole Even when we believe that we are alone, we can Rachel Elaine Heiderscheit*, Lucas Stevens*, Ryan John Thomas, Regan Ray Hodge, Rachel Ann Humphreys*, Patrick Todhunter, Sarah Yvette Trujillo*, always turn to God to help us through anything. Maegan Luella Trygstad*, Anne Marie At Newman, we strived to have Christ be our Julie Ann Hurd*, Alena Michelle Jensen, Christopher Andre Jones, Samantha Vits*, Matthew Joseph Wagenecht*, cornerstone. When we go our separate ways, we Marie Jones, Madalyn Elizabeth Klein, Sarah Elizabeth Walls, Alexis Ann must continue to keep Him at the center of our Connor Jacob Knack*, Linnea Marie Warren*, Christopher Thomas Wilson*, Jakob Frank Jinhui Stephen Xu, Sydney Laree Valedictorian lives as He will help us to make our decisions, so Larson*, Noah Grayham Leffelman*, Ybarra*, Mengyang Zheng* that we need not have regrets.” Kyla Marie Lehrke, Jordan Patrick McGarvey*, Nolan Robert McGinn, * Indicates honor student Rosary High School, Aurora Graduation: May 20, 6:30 Davison-Arancio, Kellie Ann Kathryn Marie Higgins, Emma Madison Rose McDonald, p.m. Deane, Megan Anne Deller, Alexander Hillary, Peyton Kathryn Louise McNally, Mary Madeline Leigh Deufel, Colleen Jett Hyatt, Katelyn Marie Gloria McSharry, Caroline Graduates: Bernadette Margaret Dorfler, Cassandra Jassoy #*, Elizabeth Ann Xitlalyt Mejia*, Alyssa Marie Mary Augustyn, Sophia  Mertka #*^, Grace Fu Anne Barrett*, Priscilla Steve Marie Duck, Magdalene Anne Kaczorowski #*, Quincy  Youjuan Mladenik*, Marissa Betzelos*, Jill Elizabeth Eallonardo *, Elizabeth Joan Christen Kellett, Elizabeth Marie Morton, Mikaela Brittany Bottarini *, Melissa Josephine Faunce, Mariella Margaret Amalia Kelley, Cecelia Ann Morton, Natalie Rose Muellner, Bronski, Katherine Lynn Fazio, Isabella Rivo Figueras, Higgins Kinane #*, Claire Carey Rachel Nicole Neff #*^, Sarah Bruckner #*, Martha Clare Melody Marie FisherLewek #*, Knoebel, Abigail Marie Koch, Elizabeth Neidermann *, Buchert #, Victoria Elise Butler, Kayla Marie Gomez, Elizabeth Grace Andrea Konovodoff, Blake Hall, Brittany Allison Holly Louise Kuhn, Michelle Clarice Elizabeth Nelson #*, Katherine Louise Canfield, Morgan Elizabeth Nickels, Hamling #*, Jacqueline Julia Lasota #*, Sarah Elizabeth Cristina Rosa Carbonara, McKenna Grace Novack *, Delores Hansen, Erin Elizabeth Lawinger, Kathryn Jean Alexandra Nichole Carter #*, Jennifer Orta, Katelyn Grace Hart, Heather Rose Hawkins #*, Leonardi, Melissa Nicole Megan Rose Conlin*, Cara Paradis #*, Andrea Nicole  Catherine Mary Hayes #*, Marovich*, Emily Anne Martin*, Ann Cox #*, Mary Grace Perez #*, Kristyna Marie Perillo, Audrey Celeste Henrichs,  Dant*, Isabella Sophia Brittany Nicolle McCullough *, Victoria Le Pho #*, Michaela Marguerite Ping#, Suzanne Kathryn Quinn #, Jannessa Isabelle Ylo Raelle Ramos-Galvez, Jill Valedictorian Congratulations to the Renee Reale, Mallory Claire Rettenmeier #*, Mallory Valaitis #*, Haley Renae Van Bernal Rhamy #*, Elaina Marie Dyke, Danyal Rae Van Gundy, Rosary Class of 2015! Ricci, Magaly Joan Rodriguez, Domenique Colomba Voelsch, Madeline Ruth Saloga, Melinda Joanna Lynn Wedge, Adrienne Jane Schreiber, Claire Marie Anne Winkel, Maria Mae Achievements Schwartz, Savannah Stone Witte, Elizabeth Jean Yeske*, Semmler, Julia Marie Shares*, Isabelle Terry Ylo #*^, Elayne of the Class of 2015 Dariana Emily Slater*, Tori Catherine Young Allison Sperber, Genevieve Kay • 100% College Attendance Rate Streich #*, Genevieve Eleanor — St. Catherine of Siena Scholar; Talbot, Madison Rose Taylor, # Illinois State Scholar; * National • $16M in College Scholarships Alexis Renee Thomas, Isabel Honor Society; ^ National Merit Alexis Trujillo*, Nina Christine Finalist • 26 Illinois State Scholars “It’s not just the building and the memories made in it that make • 3 National Merit Finalists Rosary so beautiful: it’s all of you. ... God made each person in the Class of 2015 unique and • 2 National Merit Commended Students precious in His eyes. Whether you sang your heart out • 39 National Honor Society Members onstage, or scored the winning point in a basketball game, Rosary is a Catholic college-preparatory or wrote a killer dialogue for high school for young women philosophy class, or finished sponsored by the that huge art project you were Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois. working on, or finally solved that calculus problem that was giving you so much trouble, 901 N. Edgelawn Drive, Aurora, Illinois you all found ways this year to (630) 896-0831 • www.rosaryhs.com glorify God through the talents Empowering Young Women Since 1962 Alyssa Mertka He gave you, whatever they Student Speaker might be.” The Observer | FRIDAY JUNE 5, 2015 11

Graduation Marmion Academy, Aurora

Baccalaureate: May 21, 7:30 Bilbao, Anton Blaeser, David Jack Doroff, Reilly Dougherty, p.m. Blaha, Brady Bobbitt*, Thomas Connor Dunleavy, Joseph “While our accomplishments Boland, Cole Buschbacher*, Dutton*, Kenneth Dybas, Jacob as a class have been stellar, Graduation: May 22. 7 p.m. Ebert, Jacob Esp, Brendan Anthony Campbell, Sean they do not define a Marmion Graduates: Noel Abraham*, Campbell, Jonathan Cason, Fitzpatrick, Benjamin Freda, Grant Fritz, Daniel Garza, Joseph Antonelli, Rory Arnold, Joseph Cherwin, Jackson student, or our class. Rather, John Gauthier, Peter Gieseler, Eric Bacorn, Patrick Baker, Childress, Anthony Clementi, we are defined by a special Andrew Glanville, Jordan William Ball, Paul Bancroft, Timothy Clohecy, Malcolm Glasgow, Elijah Grabowski, character, an ethos that Austin Bank, Dominic Barone, Confer, Jacob Cornish, Nicholas Grisch, Gabriel recognizes that our talents Brendan Barth, Samuel Baum, Jonathan Delmonico, David Groom, Wade Gunderson, Thomas Bergan, Kermith Demoll, Sean Dickerson, Andrew Hartmann, Thomas come from God, and we must Heydorn, Jonathan Higgs, J. use them to glorify Him to “What would the ‘Marmion Gunnar Highland, Garrett Hiles, Timothy Holm, Arion Huebner, achieve true success. My Difference’ mean without the Ryan Hupach, Richie Jarnell, fellow graduates, we must third pillar of spirituality? Trevor Jones, Kyle Jordan, never lose this perspective on God deserves heartfelt thanks Russell Joyce*, Alexander Robert V. Stephens, Jr. for the graces and gifts He Juriga, Luke Juriga, Nicholas the world.” Co-Valedictorian bestows on us, for allowing Kanute, Andrew Kasper, Brian Katz, Patrick Kelly, Ortlund*^, Jerome Pacheco, Totzke, Benjamin Touhey, us this privilege. Daily prayer Hayden Kombrink, Djordje Neil Peterson, Evan Pickard, Blake Turcich*, Zachary in the classroom, chats with Kovacevic, Nicholas Krasula, William Porteous, Henry Quinn, Turnbow, Conroy Unruh, Kyle ... all the monks, ... and the Andres Lerma, Samuel Joseph Raucci, Colten Renier, Urbanik, Alexander Valenti, Sharbel Romanos*, Nicholas transformative power of Liesen, Andrew Lillie, Brodie Christopher Valenti, Alexander Salazar, Edgar Sanchez, Kairos are all opportunities Malatt, Timothy Mason, Brock Vandenberg*, Caleb Vidad, Mathewson, Luke McArdle, Gavin Sanchez, Teejay Joseph Vruno, Grant Weber, that we have been blessed Sander, Peter Saucedo, Jack Trenton Medernach, Landon Matthew Wedll, Anthony with. Opportunities that have Scanlan, Michael Seeman, Meyer, Mitchell Meyer, Matthew Wegman*, John Wenzel, and Milder, Abraham Moore, Colin Sheehan*, Thomas strengthened our fraternity, Patrick Zolfo Thomas H. Sieben our brotherhood, of which I Joseph Morrissey, Jacob Sieben*, Robert Stephens*, Tyler Stewart, Nicholas * indicates top 10% of the class, Co-Valedictorian am proud to be a part of.” Nardone, Sean Norman, Jorge Ochoa, Colin O’Connor, Eric Stich, Jordan Sullivan, Lucas ^indicates enlisted in the military Grads at Catholic Colleges Urged to Work Hard, ‘Do Good,’ Be Confident From page 8 Promote good things operate and work, and degree to Ramon Estevez, bet- sity’s mission. wow,” said Sherry. Chicago Archbishop Blase J. wisdom teaches us how things ter known as Martin Sheen. He Sheen intentionally failed his The planning of the trip ac- Cupich spoke to graduates at are.” was honored for his lifelong University of Dayton entrance tually got underway in 2010. Boston College May 18. In graduation ceremonies commitment to peace, social exam to overcome his father’s Even then, Sherry and John “You make us all proud and May 3, the University of Day- justice and human rights exem- objections and start his acting worried about the triplets’ col- you are, for all of us today, evi- ton in Ohio gave an honorary plifying the Marianist univer- career. lege graduations being on the dence of the givenness of life, same day. the eternal truth that God’s “When they were choosing grace is never exhausted,” he where to attend college four said. years ago, I remember check- “The world needs the hope ing the graduation calendars,” of those who know and are in- said Sherry. “I would be heart- spired by the givenness of life, broken not to be able to attend the grace of life. Keeping fresh all three graduation ceremo- that sense of givenness will nies.” have an impact not only on you Added John: “All three chil- but on our world,” the archbish- dren felt it was important to at- op continued. tend each other’s graduation.” “It will help you become the “The whole family feels in- leaders we need today, in the credibly lucky that the cere- world of business, our politics monies fall on different days,” and the economy. said Megan, who was graduat- “Leaders who, as Pope Fran- ing from Fairfield University’s cis has urged,” he continued, School of Nursing. “Melanie “promote the common good and John are my best friends and measure economic health for life, so I wouldn’t miss their by how the economy treats the graduations for anything.” poor, and leaders who advocate for inclusion and economic security for all.” “Doctors” honored New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, in addition to delivering the commencement address May 17 at Le Moyne Col- lege in Syracuse, New York, also received an honorary degree. “Knowledge is what’s in your noggin,” he said. “Wisdom is what’s in your heart and soul. (CNS file photo) “Knowledge teaches us how Chicago Archbishop Blase J. to get, and wisdom teaches us Cupich spoke to graduates at how to give,” he continued. Boston College May 18. “Knowledge teaches us how 12 FRIDAY JUNE 5, 2015 | The Observer

Graduation Aurora Central Catholic High School, Aurora Baccalaureate: May 27, 7 p.m. “The future is a pretty big idea. Graduation: May 28, 6 p.m. ... There are few places that I feel more at home than here. Graduates: Claudia Aguilera, Consuelo Aguiniga, Whether we like to admit it or Gabrielle Alfaro, Paige not, this place has grown on us Allegretti, Emilee Angell, Daniel and grown with us.” Aquino, Maria Arroyo*, Brandon Babler, Colin Baillie, Christina Barreiro*, Fernando Barrera, Emma Baxter*, Kataryna Beatty*, Brendan Beaudette- Ruehl, Trevor Bennett, Alyssa Benuska, Andrea Bieritz*, Gabriel Boebel*, Tyler Bresnak*, Sara Brouch*, Zachary Bumstead*, Jacob Bunce*, Katelyn Burgos, Benci Caballero*, Jatsiri Camarillo, Efrain Castillo, Kalliope Ceciliano*, Amanda Cisneros*, Carolyn Clarke*, Irene “CeCi” Crown, Paige Dean*, Brittany Decker*, Courtney Decker, Fatima Delgadillo*, Clarissa — Gabriel Boebel, valedictorian Diaz, Melissa Diaz*, Natalie Droeske*, Sabrina Dudziak*, Jacob Dunn*, John Eastwood*, “No matter how you got here or Richard Echevarria*, Daniel where you are going, you are in Enger, Adam Essling*, Damarris Ferguson, Sinead (Observer photo by Dan Szpekowski) the middle of a great change in Filip*, Cheyenne Fletcher*, Seniors at Aurora Central Catholic High School prepare to receive their recognition at graduation May 28. your life. You will never forget Bishop David Malloy and Father William Etheridge, principal, presented diplomas to 149 graduates from Elle Fortman, Victor Franco, the memories you are making. Jared Friedrich*, Tyler Garcia, the Class of 2015. Elizabeth Gentile*, James Work today for that future Connor Klayman, Kayla Jr., Alexander Martin*, James Olson, Jacob Orlando, Roman Glaser, Analiy Gonzalez*, Khalil while still remembering to have Konen, Christian Korallus*, Mattas, Joseph Mattas*, Mario Padilla*, Rebbecca Park, Guisse, Miriam Guzman*, Adriana Perez*, Antonio fun today.” Elizabeth Guzman, Nicholas Michael Kovach, Annelise May*, Grace McCarthy*, Heredia, Lauren Heyboer*, Krogulski, Jeffrey Kus, Kelly Shannon McEachern*, Jack Perez*, Joseph Perez, Alexandria Horton*, Erin LaDew*, Catherine Lagatao, McGill*, Samantha Miller*, Veronica Perez, Junior Pina*, Huggins*, Eric Iles*, Olivia Todd Latham, Mary Laurenti*, Brionna Minx*, Morgan Veronica Puente, Olivia James*, Amanda Jimenez, Hannah Lesnik*, Christian Nash*, Genevieve Nelson*, Quinn*, Matthew Rahn*, Nancy Kalie Johnson, Christian Lewis, Matthew Liptrot*, Jaime Anneke Nilles*, Christopher Renteria, Thomas Ridge*, Juraska, Samuel Keilty, Magana, Michael Malawski Nilo*, Evelyn Olivas*, Thomas Robyn Rieckert, Richard Rios, Ishmael Rosa, Thomas Rossi*, Rachel Rutter*, Fabian Saldana, Christopher Saltijeral, Joshua San Diego*, Ricardo Saucedo, Amanda Scarpitti*, Nicole Schmidt*, Alexander Schuler, Lucie Schulte*, Richard Schwarzbauer, — John Eastwood, valedictorian Morgan Scott*, Arthur Shaff, John Shemenski, Jared Smith*, Maurice Smith*, Kalie Soris*, Morgan Spencer, Lauren “ACC has been a necessary Stanford, Jacob Staudacher, step towards our future and has Jordyn Sundberg*, Jennifer prepared us in a unique way Talken*, Andrew Thomas, only available at a Catholic Xavier Thompson*, Sean Tobin, Marisol Velazquez*, Bradley school. ... ACC has given us Vistine*, Alex Vonderhaar*, what we need to move on to Amber Weaver*, Jessika bigger and better things, and Wiercinski*, Nicola Wiercinski*, our experiences here have Mary Wileman*, Kyle Wilk, Joshua Wilson, Jacob Young*, come to define who we are Brandon Zegiel, Emily Zeigler* today.” Congratulations to the Graduates of 2015 * indicates honor students

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DIOCESE—The St. Timothy Our Lady of Good Counsel Pecatonica Youth Award is a national rec- School: Aurora Mark Weir St. Mary: Michaela White ognition award given to youth Rosary High School: Sophia Rockford by the National Federation for Barrett Catholic Youth Ministry in col- Boylan Central Catholic High St. Rita of Cascia School: laboration with the Diocese of School: Shelby Carter, Julia Sean Kramer Rockford Catholic Education Foti, Neal Wrobel O f fi c e . St. Therese: Rafael Davalos, St. Bernadette: Cecelia Cox, The award is frequently giv- Fatima Delgadillo en near graduation. Allison Ingham, A.J. Schissel, Cary It is the highest recognition Clare Tobin from the NFCYM to a teen SS. Peter and Paul: Thomas Sandwich who demonstrates the follow- Berrafato, Danny Montemurro, St. Paul the Apostle: Brock ing qualities: Michael Morones, Michael Richard Delphey  Lives as a disciple of Peters, Elena Roth South Beloit Christ, setting a positive ex- Crystal Lake: ample for other youth; St. Peter: Mary Freedlund  Witnesses to their faith by St. Thomas the Apostle: Sterling exhibiting Catholic morals and Tatiana Schaffer integrity; DeKalb Newman Central Catholic  Demonstrates Gospel val- High School: Matthew ues through service to others; St. Mary: Jack Berry, Isaac Wagenecht, Sydney Ybarra  Challand, Savannah Price Exhibits Christian leader- (Photo provided) Sacred Heart: James Nelson ship in their school and com- St. Mary School: Matthew W. Seniors Matthew Wagenecht and Sydney Ybarra receved the award at St. Mary School: Spencer munity settings. Fleming Newman Central Catholic High School in Sterling. This spring’s recipients from Mauch Dundee parishes and high schools in Sugar Grove Geneva Omark the diocese are: St. Catherine of Siena: St. Katherine Drexel: Maria David Becker, Lisa Jaskowiak, Algonquin St. Peter: Henry Feldhaus Maple Park Arroyo, Mallory Rettenmeier, Christine Johnson, Casey Hampshire Peter Saucedo St. Margaret Mary: Sam Weeks St. Mary: Jordan Bullard, Cimaglio, Emily Orabutt, Ryan Sycamore Durand/Irish Grove St. Charles Borromeo: Maura Jacob Gallagher, Nate Orabutt, Connor Orabutt, DeBosko, Patricia Dumoulin, Gallagher, Abigail LaRocco St. Mary: Jackie Cole, Augie Aurora St. Mary/St. Patrick: Claire Calogero Palazzolo McHenry Deatherage, Sarah Houdek, Abele, Jesse Miller Mark Kedzie, Claire Schroeder Annunciation BVM: Julia Harvard Elburn St. Patrick: Kenzie Mocogni Janicek, Allison Ortlund, St. Joseph: Genaro Gonzalez Wonder Lake Jessica Thompson St. Gall: Sarah Bettag, Adam Morrison St. Joseph School: Joseph Christ the King: Vannessa Holy Angels: Anna Gayford, Essling Garrelts Thuma St. Mary: Isabel Ann Noah Gayford, Shaley Elgin Woodstock Gonzalez, Megan Lachat Huntley VanderBleek St. Edward High School: Marian Central Catholic St. Mary: Sara Heine, Kyle North Aurora Marmion Academy: Noel Patrick Costello, Nicholas High School: Emma Baumert, Abraham, Brady Bobbitt, Kalas, Ryan Krohne, Ron Nakis Dalton, Kathleen Duffy Blessed Sacrament: Danielle Joseph Dusik, Therese Thomas Boland, Tim Mason, Galena Johnsburg Hughes, Michael Lyons Blake Turcich, Anthony Fogle, Jacob Nardone, Anne Wegman St. Michael: Tyler Conzett St. John the Baptist: Ty Schultz, Molly Schultz Resurrection: Zach Yager Notre Dame Honors Grammy Winner with Laetare Medal From page 7 since. ... 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BY LYNNE CONNER The sisters grew up in Rockford, “We have a Observer correspondent on a farm on Collins Road (now Riverside Boulevard), attended hat’s the little saying ... Bell School and were in the fi rst Father David Beauvais chats with Alice Fitzgerald at the birthday party, May 28, longest ‘Be careful, graduating class of Bishop Muldoon at Presence St. Anne Center in Rockford. Father Beauvais also offered a Mass in relationship High School. honor of the sisters’ at 9:30 a.m. June 4 in the center chapel. you have had “Our father’s farm on Collins Road because if (CNS photo) with another was 165 acres. The next closest road person? If St. Gianna Beretta Molla is pictured on a family outing with daughter you fall down, was a dirt road called Alpine Road,” Laura in an undated photo. The Italian doctor and mother, who sacri- you have been married for 50 years or Mary said. fi ced her own life for the life of one of her children, was canonized by there won’t be Whave been friends with someone since The Fitzgerald family moved to Pope John Paul II in 2004. anyone to pick grade school those would be considered Old River Road and lived there until me up if I fall long standing relationships. the death of their father, at which Shrine of Now, imagine knowing someone for time the sisters and their mother down.’” an entire century! moved to a house on Gorham Place. St. Gianna Beretta Molla It seems impossible, but for two Alice and Mary lived independently — Mary Fitzgerald Warminster, Pennsylvania Rockford sisters who recently turned in the Gorham Place home for 43 100, the keys to their longevity lie years until the age of 95, when they Destination: If you are driving to the within their close relationship, their “I don’t moved into an apartment at Siena. World Meeting of Families (or renting a active lifestyles and their life-long Both women worked as secretaries car while there), you may want to plan think we’ve Catholic faith. after attending Brown’s Business (Observer photos by Lynne Conner) a side trip to the Shrine of St. Gianna had any big Mary and Alice Fitzgerald, residents College. Alice worked at a bank With Mary Fitzgerald are cousins Dale Wheeler (back, left) and Joanne Bayliss. Beretta Molla. But the shrine is only open on weekends, so of Siena on Brendenwood, celebrated for 17 years and Mary worked for RIGHT: Several photos of the sisters were on display at their birthday party. plan accordingly. disagreements, their 100th birthday May 28 with a insurance agent Larry Doherty for extensively after retirement visiting Alice agreed, “We eat sensibly, we like if some little problem arose, God Masses at Nativity of Our Lord Parish, where the shrine is small gathering of family and friends. about 25 years. The sisters credit their Florida, California, Canada and Ireland. have always been together, we have would make the situation come out right located, are 5 p.m. Saturdays; 8, 10 a.m. and noon Sundays; we get along. The sisters, who never married, have upbringing on the farm for their strong “We always traveled a lot. Every gotten along well and that’s half our and we got over the bumps in life a little 6:30 a.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 8 a.m. Monday always lived together and are just one of work ethic. We have summer we would go somewhere secret.” easier because of our faith,” Mary said. through Saturday. only a few sets of twins to reach the age “We started working at 5-years-old,” and we have been all over the United Another important part of the sisters’ Their sense of humor is another secret always gotten of 100 in the United States. Mary said. “We’d run around the farm Why to go: St. Gianna Beretta Molla was a mother who gave States,” Mary said. “It was pretty easy lives has been their fondness for Scottish to both their close relationship and their Mary and Alice are also the only and get this and that. ... If you live on her life that her child might live. She and St. Pope John Paul along quite to decide where to go and even when we terrier dogs. Mary and Alice have long life. remaining members of their immediate a farm, you are going to work. ... Our II have been selected patrons would travel, we got along pretty well always had “Scotty” dogs for pets and “We have a little saying for when well.” family. family farm was a regular business of the meeting. A physician, she and we didn’t argue much.” considered them part of the family. Alice or I get up and walk around the well understood the choice she — Alice Fitzgerald “We call ourselves the last of the where everyone pitched in and did their Petite and still trim at 100, Mary and “Over these 100 years, we have had was making. The shrine houses Mohicans,” Mary said. share.” apartment,” Mary said. “ ‘Be careful, Living together has Alice found much enjoyment in golf and nine Scotty dogs,” Mary said. “If one because if you fall down, there won’t be special relics — a pair of gloves deepened the sisters’ bowling throughout their lives. died, we would get another one, we just anyone to pick me up if I fall down.’ ” that belonged to the saint. They “We loved to play golf and we did that love them.” close relationship. (Observer screen shot) were presented to the shrine “I don’t think every weekend,” Alice said. Since pets are not permitted in their The shrine is housed at Na- by her late husband with one we’ve had any big The sisters also remember bowling current residence, Mary and Alice tivity of Our Lord Parish. condition. He asked that they be disagreements, we in the basement of the Faust Hotel in have settled for a stuffed Scotty dog available to people to touch and get along. We have Rockford and taking part in various to remind them of the affection they handle instead of being locked behind glass. His request always gotten along social groups with their friends. received from their former pets. provides a rare opportunity for those who visit the Shrine of quite well,” said Patti Marston, a close friend As life-long Catholics, Mary and St. Gianna. of the sisters, and an “honorary Alice have always relied on their faith Alice. Shrine hours: Two sets of hours for veneration of the Staying active granddaughter,” divulged a little known to help them throughout their lives. unsealed relics of St. Gianna are listed on the website. In throughout life is tip to their vitality. “We went to a Catholic high school a pop-up on the home page, they are listed as the second another goal the “I know the secret to their longevity: and have always felt our faith was very Saturday of every month, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Shrine hours sisters share. chocolate!” she said. “Chocolate is the present in our lives,” Mary said. “It is a are 3:30-5 p.m. Saturdays and after Masses until 2 p.m. Upon retirement, secret.” blessing to live your faith,” Alice said. Sundays. Group arrangements are available by reservation. Mary would Alice added, “Chocolate? I love it!” “Mother taught us the prayers of the (Grand) Kid friendly: Children are always welcome, but occasionally go back “Yes,” Patti said, “That would be good Church when we were little and I have should behave as they would at any parish. to the insurance advice for somebody who wants to live always said those prayers.” offi ce and work part- to 100. Keep eating that chocolate!” Mary advocates teaching young Info: Address — Shrine of St. Gianna Beretta Molla, Nativity time. Alice would Mary and Alice are advocates children to pray. of Our Lord Church, 625 West Street Road, Warminster, PA volunteer at Presence of eating small meals and not “It is important to teach children to 18974 Phone — 215/657-3101 Web — http://saintgianna. St. Anne Center and overindulging. pray, but then help them as they go org started the gift shop “We’ve worked hard and we have along and learn the faith,” she said. — Compiled by Sharon Boehlefeld Mary and Alice Fitzgerald have a fondness for “Scotty dogs.” Mary holds a lunch box decorated with there. always eaten small meals,” Mary said. “Your faith is always there when you Send Destination ideas to [email protected] them and Alice holds a stuffed Scotty toy. The sisters traveled “We work off whatever we eat.” need it. In our lives, it always seemed Each sister had a cake and cupcakes at the party. 14 FRIDAY JUNE 5, 2015 | The Observer The Observer | FRIDAY JUNE 5, 2015 15 seasoned Destination observer Hitting 100 Rockford Twins Mark First Century

Around the Diocese Rockford Deanery (Photos provided) (Photos The fifth-graders at St. James School in Rockford took part in the annual European preparing a two page paper, a display board complemented by music, food and ar- Showcase, May 28. Students spent six weeks researching a European country, and tifacts of the country. Fellow students, parents, grandparents and friends attended.

Chalk Art for Jesus At St. James School in Belvidere, students had the opportunity to enjoy time outside on a beautiful day playing with sidewalk chalk. They left this message for all of the other students to see as they left school that day. (Photo provided)

(Photo provided) Members of the eighth-grade class at St. Rita School in Rockford pose for a final photo before promotion.

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AURORA Honored Camp sign-up: Rosary High School St. Mary Parish Knights of will be hosting a variety of academic and sports camps this summer. Columbus in Oregon presented Cost: varies. Info: academic camps 2015 scholarships May 24. With — Meg Olsen, 630/896-0831, Father Joseph Naill (left) pas- ext. 12 or [email protected]; tor, are recipients Jessica Smith sports camps — Mary Lou Kunold, of Boylan Central Catholic 630/896-0831, ext. 25 or mkunold@ rosaryhs.com High School in Rockord; Mad- elyn Klein of Newman Central Catholic High School in Sterling; Clip and Save and Abigail Baker of Oregon High School, and Ron Klein of DIOCESE the Knights of Columbus. Project Rachel: Program (Photos provided) to help those suffering after abortion. Info: 815/387-3379, [email protected]; hopeafterabortion.com, 888/456- 4673. Save the Date

June 15-19 ELBURN Vacation Bible school: 9 a.m.- noon; St. Gall, 120 W. Shannon St. For preschoolers through fourth-graders. Theme: Hometown Nazareth. Cost: $25 per child. Info: Donna Doherty, 630/365-9166, [email protected]; www.stgall.com ELGIN Vacation Bible school: 9 a.m.- Marmion Academy students win top honors in Latin, French, Spanish Italian. Among other Italian winners are (group photo, from left) Har- noon; St. Thomas More School, and Italian languages at national, state and regional levels as a result of rison Kearby; Christian Surtz, second in state and ninth in USA; Gyovai 1625 W. Highland Ave. Theme: “Everest Totally Catholic.” Cost: $50. their rankings in each language’s National Examination Contests. Shar- Tena (Plano) placed second in USA at Level 3B with a $200 award; and Info: Michelle Tack, 847/888-4887, bel Romanos (pictured alone, left) is first place USA winner at Level 5B Matthew Woodcock, first in state and seventh in USA. In Latin, 13 of [email protected]. with an award of $250 from The American Association of Teachers of the18 students placed at or above the national level. JOHNSBURG Vacation Bible school: 9 a.m.- noon; St. John the Baptist Parish Hall, 2302 W. Church St. Theme: Gospel Lights Son Spark Labs. Cost: $20 per child. Info: 815/385- 1477, ext. 201, stjohnsjohnsburg.org MCHENRY Vacation Bible school: St. Patrick, 3500 Washington St. Theme: Set Sail with the Holy Trinity. Info: 815/385- 2959, www.stpatrickmchenry.org June 16-20 EAST DUBUQUE Vacation Bible school: 8:45 a.m.- noon; St. Mary, 701 Illinois 35. Cost: $30 per child. Info: Wendi Kletecka, 815/747-3010, stmaryedbq.org June 17 Andrew Ferguson (left) and Brooke Eshleman are the 2015 recipients SYCAMORE of the Kari Lotko Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded Faith series: 7-8:30 p.m.; St. Mary annually in Kari’s memory to eighth-graders at Rockford’s St. Rita Activity Center, 322 Waterman St. School who are planning to attend Boylan Central Catholic High Speaker: Father Kenneth Wasilewski, School in Rockford. Scholarship criteria includes that you are active diocesan ethicist. Topic: “Sacramental in your Catholic faith, have demonstrated leadership skills as well as Marriage.” Babysitting and rides available. Info: Leila Rivers, leiladre@ participated in community and school activities. aol.com, 815/895-3726, ext. 1. Our Lady of Good Counsel School These camps are open Raider Award Recipients for 2014- Are you in Jr. High, High School or College? to all youth, to have fun, June 18 2015 school year are Erica Cer- learn more about their faith, LEE religious life and priesthood vera and Mitchell Nieweglowski. Salad luncheon: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Anyone is welcome Want to have a great time this summer? from Nuns, Priests and St. James Social Hall, 231 W. The Raider Award is bestowed who is looking for faith Seminarians first hand Kirke Gate. Sponsor: St. James on one male and one female 8th and a fun-ﬁ lled time. Altar and Rosary Society. Cards grader that showed leadership 2015 . after lunch. Cost: $9 per person. and teamwork which is voted Info: Kathy Spears, 815/739-7734, [email protected] upon from the coaches, partici- Summer Vocation Camps and Retreats pated in at least two sports and For me Prayer is an aspirati on of the Heart, it is “The priest will only be understood in heaven. Were he a simple glance directed to Heaven... understood on earth, people would die, not of fear but of June 18-20 held 3.0 GPA or above. St. Therese love … The priesthood is the love of the heart of Jesus.” MCHENRY “The Little Flower” St. John Vianney Rummage sale: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 18-19, 9 a.m.-noon June 20; Montini Submit Online: Parish, Middle School, 1405 N. Richmond school and organization publi- Road. Sponsor: St. Mary. Friday— cists may send news and pho- half price, Saturday—bag day. Three tos using interactive forms at floors of clothes, kitchen items, books, furniture, seasonal items and The Observer website http:// more. Info: 815/385-0024. observer.rockforddiocese.org/ contact-us. Click on Submit St. Therese Jeremiah Days First Call June 20 Events and News. (You may June 21-24, 2015 July 12-15, 2015 July 19-22, 2015 DIXON attach one picture per form.) For girls and young women 7th - 11th grade — Camp For Jr. High boys For young men Dinner and drawing: 5 p.m.; Submissions will be forwarded 12th grade thru college age — Retreat Entering Grades 7th thru 9th Entering 10th grade thru college Knights of Columbus Council 690 Facilitated by several Religious communities Facilitated by Father Keith Romke Facilitated by Father Keith Romke Hall, 506 W. Third St. Chicken and to El Observador and to the di- steak dinners. Bonanza drawing, ocesan calendar. All camps will be held at Diocese of Rockford For more information Bishop Lane Retreat Center Ofﬁ ce of Vocations 815-399-4300 ext 375 8 p.m. Cost: $12 steak dinner; $9 Deadline is 10 days before 7708 E. McGregor Rd. P.O. Box 7044 [email protected] chicken dinner; $1 bonanza tickets. publication. Info: www.kofc690.com Rockford, IL 61102 Rockford, IL 61125 www.rockforddiocese.org/vocations 18 FRIDAY JUNE 5, 2015 | The Observer

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Lecture Series June 21 Continues at ROCKFORD Vocation Fair: 3-6 p.m.; Bishop Lane Sycamore Parish Retreat Center, 7708 E. McGregor More than 65 people attended Road. Sisters of religious orders the second session of the Faith from across the nation will talk with Formation series, “Are You a Cath- women interested in religious life. olic American or an American Walk and Talk options with individual Catholic?” at St. Mary Parish in sisters. Free. Info: Rockford Diocese Sycamore. Father Jeremy Trow- Vocations Office, 815/399-4300, ext. bridge spoke to the crowd about 375 or www.rockforddiocese.org/ end of life issues. The third ses- vocations sion will be June 17 with Father Kenneth Wasilewski, diocesan June 21-24 ethicist, speaking on sacramental ROCKFORD marriage. For more information, St. Therese camp: 6 p.m. check- call Leila Rivers at 815/895-3726. in June 21; Bishop Lane Retreat (Photo provided) Center, 7708 E. McGregor Road. Vocations camp for young women from seventh grade through college. Sponsor: Rockford Diocese Vocations Office. Cost: $90 per What’s Up person. Info: 815/399-4300, ext. 375.

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Beckett, 815/398-4284 rosaryhs.com/camps Deadline is 10 days before publication. Wed June 10 June 26-27 ST. CHARLES shortcake. Cost: $9 per meal. Info: Proceeds for Boylan Central ROCKFORD Vacation Bible school: 8:45 Deadline for June 19 What’s UP Louise Kloepping, 815/369-2810; Catholic High School. Golf, cart, 3rd DCCW retreat: 4 p.m. June a.m.-noon (through June 12); St. (for events June 22-28) [email protected] breakfast and lunch, beverages 26-2 p.m. June 27; Bishop Lane John Neumann, 2900 E. Main GALENA and souvenir. Preregistration Retreat Center, 7708 E. McGregor St. Theme: “Everest: Conquering Salad luncheon: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; required; pay by June 5. Cost: $80 Road. Sponsor: Diocesan Council of Challenges with God’s Mighty Thu June 11 St. Mary, 400 Franklin St. Dine-in per golfer. Info: http://www.boylan. Catholic Women. Speaker: Rita Van Power.” For children in preschool or carry–out. 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Diocesan Holy Family’s Bob Grzelak Rockford Diocese Sends Relief to Nepal More than 8,600 people lost their lives and thousands more were Illinois Knight of the Year injured in a 7.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Nepal’s capital Kathmandu and its surrounding areas on April 25. Adding to the From page 5 he added. suffering and devastation, the earthquake was followed by a large Knights of Columbus in- Grzelak hopes to be a part of number of aftershocks, including one that measured 7.3 on May volvement runs in the family as the Knights’ charitable outreach 12. Agencies from around the world have been responding to the Denise is a past president and for many years to come and to needs which, according to some reports, may go on for years. current co-president of the La- fulfill the Knights’ motto of “in According to the Office of Finance, the Rockford Diocese was dies Auxiliary. service to one, in service to all.” able to immediately contribute $40,000 to relief efforts thanks Perhaps best known for his He said response to the April to contributions to the World-wide and U.S. Disaster Relief Fund culinary skills in the Knights, tornado in Fairdale is an exam- which is part of the annual International Appeal taken up each Grzelak’s pulled pork has been ple of “Knights in action.” year. With the creation of this fund, the Bishop of Rockford the star of many council events. “When the tornado hit down (CNS photo/Anto Akkara) has resources available to respond on behalf of the people of Grzelak has also served Holy in Fairdale,” he said, “there Subu Pariyar and his children the Rockford Diocese to petitions for help around the world Family Parish on committees, were Knights from not only sit inside a makeshift shelter without requiring a second collection for each request. for Light of the World market- our council but from councils after their home in Nepal was For more information about the International Appeal or any ing and 50th anniversary cel- of the combined appeals taken up in the Rockford Diocese, across Illinois that went there destroyed in the magnitude-7.8 ebration. He is a member of the earthquake April 25. visit http://www.rockforddiocese.org/stewardship/ to help. Our council donated parish council. 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Media/Arts Books Approach Lessons Fundraising Effort Continues To Youths Differently For Film about Rockford Nuns Human development is an in- Alexander J. Basile, feels that ROCKFORD—Editing is in their enclosure, a framed teresting field of study. teens should learn. underway for Chosen (Custody photograph of life in the Cor- A great deal of study has gone “Discerning Your Vocation” of the Eyes) — a collaborative pus Christi Monastery, or a film made with and focused on into trying to understand the presents many of the same life DVD of the finished film. the Poor Clare Colettine nuns development that takes place and faith lessons, but presents Contributors can also elect in Rockford. during adolescence, the period them from the perspective of to make a tax-deductible dona- discernment. When stuff hap- For the month of June, you tion. that runs roughly through the can help fund post-production teen years but may begin ear- pens in life what steps can The film is a companion to you take to understand what it by making a donation to a fun- lier and often continues into the draiser online: http://igg.me/at/ the One Diocese, One Book se- means and how it will affect early 20s. CustodyOfTheEyes lection by Abbie Reese, “Dedi- your life? Two new books address these Contributors can select a cated to God,” which is an oral Youth leaders and parents of adolescent years but from a re- gift, such as a Job’s tears ro- history of the Rockford Poor teens are encouraged to read ligious development perspec- (CNS photo) sary handmade by the Poor Clares published by Oxford these books themselves to see tive. n “From Teens to Twenties: Les- Clares with seeds grown with- University Press. if they are worth passing on to sons Every Young Adult Should While they come from the One of the Poor same publisher and are aimed their young people. Learn” (above) by Alexander J. You are the ones who know Clare nuns of at the same audience, their ap- Basile. Paulist Press (Staten Island, and understand their needs and Rockford cleans proaches are very different. New York, 2014). 118 pp., $8.95. what they will find of interest. duct work at Both offer ideas that would be n “Discerning Your Vocation: A the monastery. Reviewed by Daniel S. Mulhall for beneficial to the teens to which Catholic Guide for Young Adults” (Photo provided/Abbie Reese) Photos such the books are addressed, but Catholic News Service. Mulhall by Father Nathanael Pujos, Father as this are only one of the books offers is a catechist who lives in Laurel, Anthony Ariniello and Sister Em- available as these ideas in a teen-friendly Maryland. manuelle Borchardt of the Com- gifts to people way. Read the full review at http:// munity of the Beatitudes. Paulist who help fund “From Teens to Twenties” of- observer.rockforddiocese.org/ Press (Staten Island, New York, editing of the fers 28 lessons that the author, book-club-blog 2014). 84 pp., $6.95. film Chosen. On TV Broadcast times may vary; check grief of Mary are evoked in this “The 69th Annual Tony ing theater professionals for sion”—June 7, 8:30-10 p.m. local listings. musical performance of 18th- Awards”—June 7, 7-10 p.m. distinguished achievement on (PBS): Filmed in Spain, India, century composer Giovanni (CBS): “The 69th Annual Tony Broadway -- broadcast live Egypt and other locations, this “In Concert: Stabat Mater”— Battista Pergolesi’s “Stabat Awards.” Kristin Chenoweth from New York City’s Radio City special features guitarist Roni June 7, 1-2 p.m. (EWTN): Mater” from All Saints’ Church and Alan Cumming host this Music Hall. Benise playing salsa, tango The passion of Christ and the in Aldwingle, England. (TV-G) awards ceremony honor- “Benise: Strings of Pas- and samba music. At the Movies Aloha ily moves into a new home on system to predict earthquakes A-II (Columbia) the edge of town, unaware that before they happen. It works, PG-13 Unstable yet genu- it was built over an old ceme- and with the help of a televi- inely poignant ro- tery. The parents (Sam Rock- sion reporter (Archie Panjabi), mantic comedy about a military well, Rosemarie DeWitt) and he sounds the alarm from Los contractor (Bradley Cooper) children (Saxon Sharbino, Kyle Angeles to San Francisco for with a checkered past who Catlett, Kennedi Clements) try everyone to “drop, cover and returns to Hawaii where his to adjust to their new surround- hold on.” Amid the mayhem, a ex-girlfriend (Rachel McAdams) ings, but before long, things go helicopter rescue pilot (Dwayne resides and where his billion- bump in the night and really “The Rock” Johnson) and his aire boss (Bill Murray) is fund- angry spirits make a really big estranged wife (Carla Gugino) ing a mysterious space project mess. It’s up to a paranormal unite to rescue their daughter for the U.S. government. When expert (Jared Harris) and his (Alexandra Daddario) and her he falls in love with an Air ex-wife (Jane Adams) to save friends (Hugo Johnstone-Burt, Force captain (Emma Stone) the day. This sometimes scary his assignment, which entails but mostly silly tale of subur- Art Parkinson). Meticulously negotiating with the leader of bia under siege is suitable for rendered in CGI, this film is Hawaii’s independence move- mature viewers only. often thrilling, sometimes silly, ment, is jeopardized. With his THIS FILM CONTAINS super- and frequently preposterous — trademark use of rock ‘n’ roll natural horror and child peril, in other words, a typical sum- music and a talent for penning crude and profane language. mer popcorn movie, although witty dialogue, writer-director not for the young or faint of Cameron Crowe aims for a A-III San Andreas heart. loose, improvisational feel that (Warner Bros.) 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Nation / World News in Brief Blessed Romero ‘Another Benedictine priest, top chronicler of black Catholic history, dies ST. MEINRAD, Ind. (CNS)—A funeral Mass Brilliant Star’ in Americas was celebrated May 21 at St. Meinrad Archab- SAN SALVADOR, El Sal- bey in St. Meinrad for Benedictine Father Cypri- vador (CNS)—On May 23, an Davis, who died May 18 at Memorial Hospi- the Catholic Church beatified tal in Jasper. He was 84. Father Davis wrote six Archbishop Oscar Arnulfo books, including “The History of Black Catholics Romero y Galdamez of El Sal- in the United States,” published in 1990. He also vador, who was assassinated in had written what is considered the definitive bi- Benedictine 1980 while celebrating Mass, Father Cyprian

ography of Mother Henriette Delille, the black Theology) Meinrad Seminary and School of (CNS St. just a day after pleading and Davis foundress of the Sisters of the Holy Family in ordering soldiers to stop killing antebellum New Orleans. Born Clarence John innocent civilians. Davis Sept. 9, 1930, in Washington, he joined the Catholic Church “Blessed Romero is another as a teenager. He studied at St. Meinrad Seminary from 1949 to brilliant star that belongs to the 1956, was invested as a novice monk in 1950, professed simple sanctity of the church of the vows in 1951, and was ordained to the priesthood in 1956. He Americas,” said Cardinal An- began teaching church history at St. Meinrad in 1963, and in 2012 gelo Amato, head of the Vati- became the school’s first professor emeritus. can’s Congregation for Saints’ Causes, during the ceremony (CNS photo/Lissette Lemus) Dublin archbishop: Church needs in San Salvador. “And thanks Priests carry the blood-stained shirt of Archbishop Oscar Romero dur- be to God, there are many.” ing his beatification Mass at the Divine Savior of the World square in ‘reality check’ after marriage vote San Salvador May 23. DUBLIN (CNS)—Archbishop Diarmuid Martin of Dublin has said While those who persecuted the church needs a “reality check” after Irish voters overwhelm- him have died or are in obscu- rity, “the memory of Romero his life.” nion with the whole church,” the ingly supported same-sex marriage. Ireland was the first country continues to live in the poor Proof of that is the shirt he pope said in his message. “His in the world to put same-sex marriage to a popular vote and the and the marginalized,” Cardi- died in, soaked in blood after an ministry was distinguished by May 22 poll was backed by 62 nal Amato said. assassin’s single bullet took his a particular attention to the poor percent of the population. Same- His homilies often pleaded life. Eight deacons and priests and marginalized. And at the sex marriage is now a constitu- for better conditions for the carried the blood-stained shirt, time of his death, while celebrat- tional right in Ireland. The arch- poor, for a stop to the escalat- now a relic, to the altar in a ing the holy sacrifice, love and bishop described the result as a ing violence in the country and glass case. Others decorated it reconciliation, he received the “social revolution.” “It’s a social for brotherhood among those with flowers and candles dur- grace to be fully identified with revolution that didn’t begin to- whose divisions ultimately led ing the Saturday ceremony. the one who gave his life for his day,” he said. “It’s a social revo- (CNS photo/Cathal McNaughton, Reuters) to a 12-year conflict. He’s not Several priests reached out to sheep.” lution that’s been going on, and A man opposed to same-sex mar- a symbol of division but one of touch the case and later made In February Pope Francis perhaps in the church people riage stands outside the Irish par- peace, Cardinal Amato said. the sign of the cross. signed the decree recognizing have not been as clear in under- liament in Dublin May 20. In a message sent for the be- In a time of difficulty in El Archbishop Romero as a mar- standing what that involved. It’s atification, Pope Francis said Salvador, Archbishop Romero tyr, a person killed “in hatred very clear that if this referendum is an affirmation of the views of Archbishop Romero “built the knew “how to guide, defend and of the faith,” which meant there young people, then the church has a huge task in front of it to find peace with the power of love, protect his flock, remaining faith- is no need to prove a miracle the language to be able to talk to and to get its message across to gave testimony of the faith with ful to the Gospel and in commu- for beatification. young people, not just on this issue, but in general.”

Canny named executive director Muslim Leader Praises Document of Migration and Refugee Services WASHINGTON (CNS)— “recognize common roots and described as something that WASHINGTON (CNS)—A veteran of Catholic relief, development Catholic Church leaders and build a new sense of direction.” “doesn’t diminish our faith but and charitable agencies with experience in some of the world’s scholars are not the only ones Sayyid Syeed, national di- helps us build an understand- most troubled countries is the new executive director of the U.S. praising the 50-year-old church rector of the Islamic Society ing with others.” Put another bishops’ Migration and Refugee Services. William Canny, who has document “Nostra Aetate” (“In of North America’s Office for way: “We keep our identity but worked for more than 25 years with Catholic Relief Services and Our Time”), the Second Vati- Interfaith and Community Al- work together,” he said. the International Catholic Migration Commission, succeeds John- can Council’s declaration on liances, said the church docu- He also noted the time frame ny Young, who retired earlier this year. Canny served as CRS di- relations with non-Christian ment links Catholics, Muslims when the document was being rector of emergency operations from 2010 to 2012. He directed the religions. and Jews by urging them to put together, at the height of the agency’s initial response to Haiti’s tumultuous 2010 earthquake. During the first part of a “promote the values” in their civil rights movement in the From 2006 to 2009, he had been the agency’s country represen- May 19-21 symposium on the sacred texts. United States and when there tative in Haiti, leading a staff of 200 and overseeing programs in document at The Catholic Uni- Today, he said the goal should was a concentrated effort to the areas of HIV and AIDS, health, education, agriculture, forced versity of America, it also got be “to see ‘Nostra Aetate’ fully start Islamic centers and Islam- migration and human rights. He also worked with CRS from 1983 high marks from a U.S. Mus- reinforced at every level.” ic student groups on university to 1997 in various positions in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle lim leader who said “Nostra The document, promulgated campuses in the U.S. He said East. Aetate” helps different faiths Oct. 28, 1965, by Blessed Paul the “Catholic Church acted as a VI, has inspired decades of in- big brother” in its understand- terfaith dialogue, which Syeed ing of a religious minority. FAITH WALK Come join Deacon Willie Williams for an evening of song, stories, and reflection. Two opportunities to share in Deacon Willie’s presentation. Sunday evening, June 28 Music starts promptly Dan Giese Holy Cross Church at 7:15 p.m. and the 2300 Main Street evening ends at 8:30 p.m. Batavia, IL60510 We all strive to walk stronger in our faith life. True? • View photos, videos and learn of this ancient pilgrimage that begins in southern France and stretches across Spain to the cathedral of Santiago. • Join him in a retreat prior to his Camino to Medjugorje. Depart September 3, 2015. • Consider walking the Camino with Deacon Willie in full. Depart September 10, 2015. • Follow Deacon Willie’s pilgrimage on his blog- williesfaithcamino.blogspot.com Bring family and friends. All are welcome! His hope is that your “ FA I T H WA L K ” will be made bolder and our dear Lord would smile in this desire to walk closer with Him. [email protected] The Observer | FRIDAY JUNE 5, 2015 23

Nation / World Europe Struggles to Find Solution News in Brief Study day on synod did not aim To Increasing Migrant Crisis to change doctrine, spokesman says VATICAN CITY (CNS)—The presidents of the bishops’ conferenc- RHODES, Greece (CNS)— es of Germany, France and Switzerland decided their preparation Migrants pay thousands of for the Synod of Bishops on the family could benefit from listening dollars to human traffickers in to theologians, biblical scholars and canon lawyers from all three countries like Turkey and Lib- countries, said the spokesman for the German bishops. “It was ya to ferry them to what they not just about the hot topics” of divorce and homosexuality, Mat- hope are the greener pastures thias Kopp, the spokesman, told Catholic News Service May 27. of Europe. The growing crises The three bishops organized a study day in Rome May 25, bring- in places like Libya allow traf- ing together bishops and scholars, a couple of Vatican officials fickers to work almost unob- and a few journalists to discuss issues likely to be raised at the structed. synod Oct. 4-25. Responding to claims by some media not invited As the warmer weather once to attend, Kopp said, “I reject the thesis that the bishops have an again brings on the start of the agenda to change church teaching.” smuggling season, Europe is still struggling to come up with Group’s event to support San Francisco a humane response that will not be seen as encouraging the archbishop draws more than 500 SAN FRANCISCO (CNS)—More than 500 people gathered for a phenomenon. (CNS photo/Yannis Kolesdis, EPA) family picnic at a San Francisco park May 16 to show support for Mare Nostrum, a yearlong An Afghan refugee stands behind a fence at the yard of an abandoned Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordil- Italian naval operation in hotel on the island of Kos, near the sea border with Turkey and Greece, eone, who has faced a barrage the southern Mediterranean, May 6. of criticism from some Catho- which, according to European count for refugees at sea from tion for Migration estimates lics, civic leaders and the media Council on Refugees and Ex- over proposed morality clauses iles, saved more than 140,000 January through early May at that, by May 19, more than for Catholic school teacher con- people, was canceled in 2014 1,829 people, compared to 207 38,000 migrants had reached tracts and other policies. “The partially because of budgetary at the same time last year. Europe this year. According to Last year, 3,300 migrants their data, the majority of refu- Catholic Church has been under constraints but also because (CNS photo/Debra Greenblat, Catholic San Francisco) a coordinated attack from the of strong domestic opposition died trying to enter Europe by gees are coming from Eritrea, A supporter greets San Francisco power structure of San Francis- to the operation, which some sea, according to the organiza- Ethiopia, Somalia, Nigeria, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordil- co for at least the last 10 years,” believe could be encouraging tion’s statistics. Gambia and Syria. eone in San Francisco May 16. said Eva Muntean, who helped more migration. It was replaced On May 7, the Italian au- In a statement, the organi- organize a group called San Francisco Catholics. The group and a last November by a smaller EU thorities reported having found zation said its team in Italy is website, SFCatholics.org, were launched April 16, the same day a mission, both monetarily and a damaged vessel sunken off noticing a continuing trend of full-page advertisement appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle mandate-wise, apparently re- the northeast Libyan coastline, growing numbers of African urging Pope Francis to oust Archbishop Cordileone. Muntean told sulting in a more deadly jour- which is believed to have gone women, particularly Nigerians, CNS, “The followers of Christ don’t get to pick and choose what ney for the refugees. down with as many as 800 pas- many of whom they believe are revealed truths we will follow based on our opinions of the day.” The International Organiza- sengers inside. being trafficked into the sex in- tion for Migration put the death The International Organiza- dustry. Nepal Authorities Try to Block Missionaries of Charity Delivering Aid to Earthquake Victims KATHMANDU, Nepal nary visit. Rice, tarps, woolen (CNS)—Members of the Mis- blankets and other materials sionaries of Charity had to were packed into kit bags for spend more than two hours distribution. An invitation to join… waiting at police headquarters When the convoy reached for clearance before they could Khani Dhanda, the Mission- — Fr. Brian Simpson — deliver food, blankets and other aries of Charity brothers un- promised relief to earthquake loaded the 140 kit bags, while Rome & Amalfi Coast victims in a remote mountain- the sisters lined up those who Rome/Assisi& Pompeii/ Sorrento/Positano/ Capri ous area of Nepal. had been given coupons on the $ 00 The group of six sisters, eight earlier visit. Sept. 13-22, 2015 ...... 3215 brothers and about six volun- (CNS photo/Anto Akkara) Elderly women carried the Land & Air from Chicago teers had asked for police ac- Sister Marica, a member of the relief materials in cane baskets companiment on their May 16 Missionaries of Charity, chats on their heads. mission because, on an earlier with an elderly woman carrying Ram Bahadur Tamang, a stu- — Fr. Hector Vega — trip, they had been accosted earthquake relief material in the dent, told CNS that recipients by looters while carrying aid mountains overlooking Kath- were grateful for the help, not- Fatima /Spain /Lourdes to people trapped in the moun- mandu Valley May 16 in Nepal. ing that, “except for (Buddhist) Sept. 30–Oct., 9 2015 ...... $286200 tains overlooking Kathmandu monks who came with rice, Valley. that they had distributed aid to nobody has bothered to come Land & Air from Chicago But from the Missionaries more than 200 families in the here in three weeks.” of Charity center for destitute Khani Dhanda mountain area Brother Michael Tirkey, who — Fr. Henry Rodriguez— women at Mitra Park in Kath- and, with Catholic youth, had traveled from India to join the mandu, the police escorts di- trekked eight hours to iden- Missionaries of Charity relief Holy Land verted the vehicles carrying tify other needy families who work in Nepal, said, “I don’t relief material to police offices had not been reached by relief think these people would have Nov. 10–19, 2015 ...... $328900 in Lalitpur District, one of the groups. got anything if we had left the Land & Air from Chicago three districts in the Kathmandu “This is the first time we are (relief) kits with the govern- Valley. The officers insisted that facing such a situation,” Sister ment.” Price includes all air taxes & fuel surcharges government permission was re- Marica told Catholic News Ser- The Catholic Church is a ma- quired for relief distribution. vice as the convoy of five vehi- jor provider of relief in remote We accept all major credit cards After the intervention of cles took to the dusty mountain areas of Nepal after thousands Bishop Paul Simick of Nepal, path to Khani Dhanda. of people lost their lives and FOR BROCHURES & INFORMATION Chief District Officer Yadav Sister Armelle, the most se- thousands more were injured Prasad Koirala let the group get nior of the Missionaries of in a magnitude-7.8 earthquake Best Catholic Pilgrimages on their way but warned that, Charity in the group, explained that hit the capital Kathmandu 1-800-908-BEST (2378) in the future, the missionaries that they had purchased relief and its surrounding areas April should leave relief distribution material from the market ac- 25, followed by several after- E-Mail: [email protected] to the government. cording to the requirements of shocks, including one that mea- www.gobestcatholic.com The nuns told the officials the people after their prelimi- sured 7.3 May 12. 24 FRIDAY JUNE 5, 2015 | The Observer

Faith Forum Word to Life: June 7, The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) Giving Until All Are Filled — An Incarnational Church By Jeff Hensley miraculously — two competing groups of desperately Catholic News Service poor scavengers, sharing ham and other Christmas fixings from the tailgate of a pickup truck. Postman As we commemorate the institution of the Frank Alarcon would later tell of watching as a ham Eucharist next Sunday, I am reminded of how proud I was sliced and sliced and sliced, never diminishing in am to be a part of an incarnational church. It delights size until all of those gathered had been fed. and inspires me to be a part of the body of Christ that believes so deeply that we must enflesh the Word of The group would later go to minister in jails, God. where they would witness the same miracle of But it was the wording toward the end of the longer multiplication with tortillas and lemonade. One form of the sequence for Sunday’s Mass that brought stainless steel container of lemonade, tipped on to mind images of a community of Catholics who its side to make a pool at the corner, yielded pint were convened around Jesuit Father Rick Thomas, after pint of the tart drink as inmates dipped milk now deceased. The words are, “Nought the precious containers into it, one after another after another, gift divides, / Breaking but the sign betides, / Jesus until all had their fill. still the same abides, / still unbroken does remain.” That is the fullness of what Jesus offers us in His Stories of the first Christmas a small Catholic body and blood. That is the abundance we have to charismatic group spent at the Juarez, Mexico, share with those who are hungry for His goodness, garbage dump flowed into my mind. They had come when we partake of His flesh and blood with the to the dump that day because Father Rick said to the intent of sharing His love with others. That is what it © 2015 Diocese of Fort Worth group, “When have we carried out that simple little means to be an incarnational church. verse of Scripture where our Lord tells us that when we give a party, we should invite those who Have you ever gone beyond your own capacities “Take it; this is my body.” cannot repay us?” to serve others and discovered God providing extra — Mark 14:22 So they ended up at the dump, gathering — resources to fill the gap? What is that Graduation Speech Really Saying? “I never saw a hearse towing a U-Haul,” remarked Guest Column — is the life lived Listen to the commencement address that your own a friend of mine the other day. He was talking about generously in the son or daughter hears this year and then dissect it, in the problem of materialism in contemporary life and by Father William J. service of others. the presence of your offspring, for the principles it the need to find ways of convincing the young that Byron, SJ You won’t tell presumes and the values it communicates. My friend there is a whole lot more to life than making money them this if you would begin that conversation by saying, “I never and piling up possessions. don’t believe it saw a hearse hauling a U-Haul, did you?” That comment about the hearse without a trailer is a yourself, and And depending on the answer received, he will good way to open up the conversation with your son or [email protected] you surely won’t find himself leading a conversation with promising convince them that daughter about what is really important in life. This is or poor prospects of arriving at the conclusion graduation season, and it is interesting to notice how it is true if your own value system contradicts it. that the good life is the life lived generously in the commencement speeches sometimes presume that If you have the opportunity to listen to or read a service of others. That’s where he hopes this kind of the good life is more a matter of having than being, of graduation talk this year, try to identify the dominant taking than giving, of achieving rather than relating. value that is being communicated. Often, the speaker conversation will lead. It is important, of course, to do something with is invited to speak because he or she has some degree He knows he will be missing a good opportunity your post-graduation life, but it is a mistake to think of fame and has made a mark in the world. If the if he fails to open it up. He also knows that if the that success is spelled with dollar $ign$ and that fame is based on service, it is likely that the message right values are not in place, the next round of happiness depends on having material wealth rather will be an invitation to serve. decisions about career or continuing education is one than on sharing one’s self with others. If the mark made points to power and wealth, the that is likely to require preliminary repair work to It will be a revelation to many young people if you message may well amount to a false signal leading compensate for the failures of the education thus far tell them that the good life — the really good life eventually to self-enclosed unhappiness in the long term. received. The Pope on ... The Holy Spirit’s Gifts to Us From page 2 Christ sent from the Father, the creator. As another Psalm The world needs men and patience, kindness, goodness, truth” — that the death of and the creator spirit who gives says, “How great is your name, women who are not closed in faithfulness, gentleness, self- Jesus was not His defeat, but life to all things, are one and O Lord our God, through all the on themselves, but filled with control” (Gal 5:22). the Holy Spirit. Closing oneself rather the ultimate expression the same. earth!” (Ps 8:2, 10). He guides, The gift of the Holy Spirit He renews and He gives; He off from the Holy Spirit means of God’s love, a love that, in the Respect for creation, then, is has been bestowed upon the resurrection, conquers death gives fruits. not only a lack of freedom; it is a requirement of our faith. The Church and upon each one of and exalts Jesus as the living a sin. “garden” in which we live is not In the Letter to the Galatians, us, so that we may live lives one, the Lord, the redeemer entrusted to us to be exploited, St. Paul wants to show the There are many ways one can of genuine faith and active of mankind, the Lord of history but rather to be cultivated and “fruits” manifested in the lives close oneself off to the Holy charity, that we may sow the and of the world. tended with respect (see Gn of those who walk in the way of Spirit: by selfishness for one’s seeds of reconciliation and This truth, to which the 2:15). the Spirit (see Gal 5:22). own gain; by rigid legalism peace. Apostles were witnesses, — seen in the attitude of the Yet this is possible only if On the one hand, he presents Strengthened by the Spirit — became Good News, to be doctors of the law to whom Adam — the man formed from “the flesh,” with its list of who guides, who guides us into proclaimed to all. Jesus referred as “hypocrites”; the earth — allows himself in attendant vices — the works of by neglect of what Jesus the truth, who renews us and Then the Holy Spirit renews — turn to be renewed by the Holy selfish people closed to God. taught; by living the Christian the whole earth, and who gives guides and renews — renews Spirit, only if he allows himself On the other hand, there are life not as service to others us His fruits — strengthened in the earth. The Psalmist says: to be re-formed by the Father those who by faith allow the but in the pursuit of personal the Spirit and by these many “You send forth your Spirit … on the model of Christ, the new Spirit of God to break into interests; and in so many other gifts, may we be able to battle and you renew the face of the Adam. their lives. In them, God’s gifts ways. uncompromisingly against sin, earth” (Ps 103:30). In this way, renewed by the blossom, summed up in nine However, the world needs to battle uncompromisingly The account of the birth of Spirit, we will indeed be able joyful virtues which Paul calls the courage, hope, faith and against corruption, which the Church in the Acts of the to experience the freedom of “fruits of the Spirit.” Hence his perseverance of Christ’s continues to spread in the Apostles is significantly linked the sons and daughters, in appeal, at the start and the end followers. The world needs world day after day, by to this Psalm, which is a great harmony with all creation. In of the reading, as a program the fruits, the gifts of the devoting ourselves with patient hymn of praise to God the every creature we will be able for life: “Walk by the Spirit” (Gal Holy Spirit, as St. Paul lists perseverance to the works of creator. The Holy Spirit whom to see reflected the glory of 5:6, 25). them, “love, joy, peace, justice and peace. The Observer | FRIDAY JUNE 5, 2015 25

Viewpoints The Beatitudes The Importance Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven Of Daily Gratitude

On a cloudy Saturday morning, I sit in my usual prayer spot by the patio door and watch the birds in the yard. I fi nd them endlessly fascinating. The little sparrows who process almost solemnly by my small statue of St. Francis; the tiny, brilliant yellow birds who make a quick appearance and then fl it away; the occasional bright red cardinal; the bevy of robins; the shiny, noisy blackbirds; the pairs of turtledoves who stay so lovingly close together — they For the Journey all intrigue me. No ornithologist, I promise by E e Caldarola to look up the names of the birds I don’t know but never get around to it. Instead, I just watch, gladdened by the graceful display. Catholic News Service But there’s a fl ip side to this entertainment: bird droppings on the patio. Recently, neighbors on both sides of us installed bird feeders. Not just one each, but two each, both bordering our (CNS photo/Brian Snyder, Reuters) property. So on either side of our small yard, a bird buffet, a Mack Donohue, who has been homeless since 2008, carries his belongings into a shelter in Boston last winter. Catholic advocates have been pushing Congress for a budget that protects poor people. literal smorgasbord, attracts an army of happy eaters. My yard represents a fl ight path between two feeding frenzies. Little birds loiter happily under the rosebush in my yard, sated and ready to poop. Fortunately, our patio isn’t directly under this fl ight path. From For the Christians of the Middle East a potty angle, it could be much worse. So, I choose to see the birds as my personal aviary, and I’m thankful for them. How solitary sits the city, once fi lled with seventh century that “no church bells rang for But it was my husband, not me, who cleans one of the patio people. Mass in the Plain of Nineveh.” chairs that had received a generous dollop that morning. As he She who was great among the nations is now “The Christians of Iraq are the fi rst people brings out the hose and the spray disinfectant, I begin to see our like a widow. of the land. ... Christianity came to Iraq from bird situation as a metaphor for life in an imperfect world and Once a princess among the provinces, now a the very earliest days through the preaching toiling slave. the importance of gratitude. and witness of St. Thomas and others of the Every Christian steward knows that at the very heart of These words that open the Book of Apostles and church elders. stewardship lies a need and an obligation for thankfulness. It’s Lamentations describe Jerusalem after the “While our ancestors experienced all kinds the beginning of spirituality. It’s why the medieval theologian Babylonian of persecution, they stayed in their land, Guest Meister Eckhart said, “If the only prayer you ever say in your Column conquest. building a culture that has served humanity entire life is ‘thank you,’ it’s enough.” by Carole Norris Greene They have for the ages. ... But the current persecution Lack of gratefulness is a major impediment to spiritual President, The Catholic University of renewed that our community is facing is the most growth. America, Washington, D.C. meaning brutal in our history.” It’s a timeworn aphorism, but spirituality lies at its heart: “You Catholic News Service for the For U.S. policymakers, these words present can complain that rose bushes have thorns or rejoice that thorn Christians an issue of foreign policy. For us, they also bushes have roses.” of the Middle East today, forced to abandon raise a question about a problem of evil as old Everything emanates from our Creator. Think of the very their cities to escape the sword of a resurgent as the Book of Lamentations: “They dogged spark of life that created you. Think of every gift you’ve been Islamic militancy. our every step, we could not walk in our given since. All of it, gift. This month, Sister Diana Momeka of the squares; Our end drew near, our time was up; Happiness stems from thankfulness, unhappiness from Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena yes, our end had come.” complaints and self-pity. Gratitude reminds me that none of this came to Washington to testify in Congress The author of those poems asks God, after about this contemporary persecution. She stuff is really mine. It’s God’s, a generous giver who has loaned all that happened to Jerusalem: “Why have you it to me. I should enjoy it, use it in love and service and leave the described the lives Christians live in Iraq and utterly forgotten us, forsaken us for so long?” Syria today — an existence unimaginable for rest behind. Don’t cling to stuff. God is never silent, but he rarely works on most of us. Gratitude can be a great way to start a morning prayer. I our timetable. The Apostles were fortunate — Sister Diana’s convent in Iraq had already think of the things I take for granted as “mine,” and I give they only had to wait until the third day to see experienced this kind of hostility once. Civilian thanks for being gifted with them. Gratitude for hot, strong the temple of Christ’s body rebuilt, as He had authorities in Mosul refused to help them when coffee. Gratitude for the fl owers in the yard. Gratitude for good they were bombed in 2009, so they moved to promised. And even in that short spell, the neighbors who are thoughtful enough to provide birds with Qaraqosh, Iraq’s largest Christian city. When Gospel tells us, they began to lose faith. But lunch. Gratitude that in the midst of pollution and pesticides, the Islamic State’s army arrived on the Nineveh sometimes suffering goes on and on, and our little birds still prosper. Plain in 2014, the new convent and all of faith has to remain strong anyway. If we focus on daily gratitude, thankfulness for the small stuff, Qaraqosh had to be evacuated as well. It’s hard for us in the West to imagine it helps us appreciate the bigger stuff. It gets us in practice for “Starting with the city of Mosul, ISIS how diffi cult it must be to maintain hope in fi nding a way to say thanks when times are tough, when we have overran one city and town after another, giving a place where justice is so distant — where to search for the silver lining in a hard situation. the Christians of the region three choices: persecutions are about exile and bloodshed, Gratitude turns our complaints into smiles. It gives us the truth convert to Islam, pay a tribute to ISIS or leave not just about courts and rights. of each precious day. their cities with nothing more than the clothes That’s why Sister Diana and the church in It’s gratitude that reminds me, when it’s my turn to wash the on their back,” she said. The Christian exodus Iraq need our help and prayers. Their 40 years patio chair, to be grateful for the birds, and the patio and the from the region marks the fi rst time since the in the wilderness may have only just begun. patio chairs.

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Elizabeth M. Jay, 55, April 28; Sister Carolus made her first re- Deaths Parish offices may forward death and wedding information Mary A. Davis, 83, May 1; Mi- ligious profession as a Sinsina- using forms at http://observer.rockforddiocese.org/contact-us. AURORA—Holy Angels: chael J. Golbeck, 54, May 5; wa Dominican Aug. 5, 1950, You may also request announcement postcards by calling Daniel Patrick Gaudio, 42, Thaddeus C. Tyska, 91, May and her final profession Aug. 5, 815/399-4300, ext. 383. We encourage you to send the May 7; 12; Mary Joan Briscoe, 76, 1953. She taught for 25 years, min- information as soon as you receive it. Thank you. Our Lady of Good Counsel: May 15; Dolly Wlezien, 86, May 17; istered at the congregation’s Ronald J. Schelling, 76, May House of Prayer for one year, Sister Mary Catherine was born 21, 2015, at the Dominican Life 22; St. Patrick: Josephine Loesch, and served as pastoral minis- in Columbus, Ohio to Charles Center Lobby, with vigil prayer and Gertrude (McBride) Evans. in St. Catherine Chapel. The DEKALB—St. Mary: Mari- 98, May 10; James Glosson, ter for 16 years. Sister Carolus Sister graduated from Bishop funeral Mass was at St. Cath- anne G. Johnson, 85, May 20; 84, May 11; served in Illinois, Wisconsin, Washington and Montana. Muldoon High School in Rock- erine Chapel on Friday, May 22, Matthew Thomas Halverson, ROCK FALLS—St. Andrew: ford; received a Bachelor of 2015. Burial was in the Congre- In the Diocese of Rockford, Sis- 50, May 24; Marjorie Potts, 74, May 14; Arts degree in English from gation cemetery. ter Carolus taught at St. Patrick ROCKFORD—St. Anthony of Siena Heights College (Univer- DUNDEE—St. Catherine of School, Rockford, 1950-1958. Siena: Carlos Villegas, 89, Padua: Alphonso “Fofo” Spo- sity) in Adrian, Michigan, and Her parents; stepfather, James Sister Loretta Mellon, OP March 24; Rosalie Olman, 84, to, 82, May 22; Adela DeEnci- a Master of Education degree Scaife; two sisters, Beatrice ADRIAN, MICHIGAN—Sister April 5; Isabel D’Angelo Al- nas, 84, May 24; from DePaul University in Chi- Rades and Margie Wdowc- cago. Loretta Mellon, OP, formerly fredson, 91, April 11; Bridget St. Stanislaus Kostka: Marie zyk; and two brothers, Joseph known as Sister James Matilda Sister ministered in educa- DeNardo, 94, April 22; Frank D. Hart, 82, May 6; Lemberger and George Scaife, Mellon, died on May 28, at the tion for 55 years in Illinois and Jareczek, 81, April 30; Rose preceded her in death. She is Dominican Life Center here. ST. CHARLES—St. John California. She was assistant Mary Garon, 93, May 6; Sha- survived by nieces, nephews She was 95 years of age and Neumann: Stella Reiff, 88, superintendent for the Catholic ron Schultz, 75, May 17; and her Dominican Sisters with in the 67th year of her religious Nov. 29, 2014; Joanne Weber, Education Office in the Rock- whom she shared life for 64 profession in the Adrian Domin- GENOA—St. Catherine of 47, April 21; Josephine Losur- ford Diocese for three years. years. ican Congregation. Genoa: Andrew Francis Spar- do, 89, May 10; Angelo Frank She was also field consultant row, 42, Nov. 13, 2014; Mary Urrutia, 77, May 17. Following a brief service in for the Joliet Catholic Schools Sister Loretta was born in Ja- Queen of the Rosary Chapel, G. Nevarez, 65, May 13; Office for three years. 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Gathering Place at Sinsinawa Bachelor of Philosophy Degree tendent of the Catholic Schools Polep, 71, March 25; Jenni- May 21, 2015. in English from Siena Heights Sister Carolus was born March in Monterey for five years, serv- fer Gabriel Fuentes, 13, April College (University) in Adrian, 22, 1917, in Milwaukee, the ing there also as an associate Michigan; a Master of Edu- 4; Richard Jelinek, 69, April daughter of Joseph and Lydia Sister Mary Catherine superintendent and a principal. 7; Mary Curran, 54, April 25; (Manweiler) Lemberger. 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Ohio and Michigan. Carol Lynn Jozwiak Gougis Mass Meditation She became the director of and Gaetano “Tom” Maglio, the Ellis Ecumenical House of May 16; Sunday, June 7 (Body and Ride the Rails Prayer in Fraser, Michigan, and DURAND/IRISH GROVE—St. Blood of Christ): The bishops’ from 1973-1985, she was a pas- Mary/St. Patrick: Sally Mullen stewardship pastoral asks, toral minister for the Christian “And what do Christians bring or the River Mission, Inc. in Adrian, Michi- and Michael Arndt, May 16; to the eucharistic celebration The Observer is giving gan. She was also a pastoral SPRING GROVE—St. Pe- and join there with Jesus’ of- away two pairs of minister with Celebrate Life ter: Tennille Martin and Ryan fering?” The answer: “Their tickets for rides on the Ministries in St. Clair Shores, Cates, May 23. Michigan for 25 years. She be- lives as Christian disciples; Rockford Park District’s came a resident of the Domini- their personal vocations and Trolley 36 or the Forest can Life Center here in 2010. Stewardship Moment the stewardship they have ex- City Queen River Boat. Sister Loretta is survived by a provided (Photo Using gifts rightly: “If I have ercised regarding them; their You choose! sister, Lily Lewins and loving individual contributions to nieces and nephews. this for myself, then what Win a Ride on Rockford’s Trolley 36 should I do for God?” This is the great work of restoring all Visitation was Sunday, May 31 things in Christ.” at the Dominican Life Center, the question into which the or Forest City Queen River Boat with vigil prayer in St. Cathe- whole matter of stewardship Courtesy of Sharon Hueckel rine Chapel. The funeral Mass resolves itself. Stewardship, Fill out this form and mail it to The Observer - Rails/River Ride, was in St. Catherine Chapel on the correct handling of gifts, Life Moment PO Box 7044, Rockford, IL 61125. Entries must be postmarked Monday, June 1. Burial will be is the why of our giving. As He by June 7, 2015. in the Congregation cemetery. has prospered you, so should Pray: For the Church, that the Name ______you return unto Him a fair rea- blood of Christ poured out for Weddings sonable portion of those gifts the world may be the cleansing Address ______DUNDEE—St. Catherine of of time, talent and treasure. grace which unites all God’s ______Courtesy of Parish Publications people in His kingdom. Siena: Tara Lynn Muscat and Town, State, Zip ______Steven Werchek, Jr., May 2; “Stewardship” newsletter Courtesy of www.priestsforlife.org Parish and Town ______Illinois Bishops Email ______Phone ______Discourage You may opt to enter online by going to http://observer.rockforddiocese. org/trolley. Look for “Click here” to fill out the entry form. Gambling as Watch for more give-aways this Budget Fix summer in The Observer! CHICAGO—Illinois Catho- lic bishops have released an updated statement on gambling, Music Director in light of a possible move to St Thomas Aquinas Parish, Freeport, Il, seeks an individual fix the finances of both the state to provide prayerful guidance and leadership for the Parish and the city of Chicago. music program. Tasks will include: plan music and leadership Bishops drew from the Cate- for weekend Masses, Funerals, Weddings, and Baptisms. chism of the Catholic Church on Schedule and train cantors and musicians. Our Parish utilizes gambling (2413) as becoming traditional and contemporary music. This position is available “morally unacceptable when as part-time or full-time. Keyboard experience is appreciated. they deprive someone of what ANNOUNCEMENTVery Reverend Kenneth J.OF Anderson, VACANCY V.F. is necessary to provide for one’s Director of Campus Ministry & Retreats 1400 Kiwanis Dr, Freeport, IL, 61032 needs and those of others.” Full Time Gambling is not immoral in St. Teresa High School is815-232-3225 seeking qualified applicants for the position of full-time Director of Campus Ministry & Retreats for the itself, they noted, and can often 2015-16 school year. Applicants should possess the following: be used for legitimate fundrais- Coordinator of Religious Education ing purposes. • Bachelor’s degree and/or Master’s Degree in Catholic Theology They encouraged an exami- •The Strong Cathedral Catholic of Background St. Peter has with an experience opening for at athe Coordinator high school nation of conscience, both on and/orof Religious college Education. level The position will be part-time and an individual and state level, •will Must involve be a practicingworking with Catholic the school in good and standing religious education observing that government programsLetters of toward interest the and catechesis resumes shouldof our youthbe forwarded and adults to: should not look to gambling as under the guidanceDr. ofKenneth the pastor. C. Hendriksen a revenue fix. If you are interested,Principal/CEO please send resume to: “It is important to commit St. Teresa High School Fr. Steven St. Jules to a fair system of taxation to 2710 N. Water Street — Decatur, IL 62526 Cathedral of St. Peter support public programs, as it (217) 875-2431 — [email protected] is not healthy to rely upon gam- 1243 N. Church St. bling as an alternative,” they Rockford, IL 61103 2 col x 3” wrote. 815-965-2765 They also called for trans- parency of financial records of gambling enterprises doing ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY business with the state, and a Director of Campus Ministry & Retreats — Full Time stop to gambling-related adver- Custodial Position St. Teresa High School is seeking tising that targets the poor. The Cathedral of St. Peter is currently interviewing for a qualified applicants for the position Read more at http://www.ilcatholic. part-time Custodial position. of full-time Director of Campus org/cci-releases-updated-a-catholic- The ideal candidate would have experience maintaining a Ministry & Retreats for the 2015- perspective-on-gambling-in-illinois- large school environment. The position performs custodial 16 school year. Applicants should in-face-of-proposed-gambling- work as required in and around school and church building possess the following: expansion/ maintaining a clean, safe and efficient facility. • Bachelor’s degree and/or Master’s Degree in Catholic Theology ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Sweeps, mops, scrubs, seals, • Strong Catholic Background with experience at the high school finishes floors, dusts furniture, cleans bathrooms, etc., must and/or college level also be able to negotiate stairs. This individual will also be responsible for • Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing setting up and moving furniture on occasion. Letters of interest and resumes should be forwarded to: The position requires approximately 30 hours Dr. Kenneth C. Hendriksen, Principal/CEO Newspapers • Catalogs • Mail Service per week with a flexible schedule. Business Cards • Magazines • Brochures St. Teresa High School Interested candidates should contact 2710 N. 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