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FORT WAYNE — It was a day of joy for the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. Father Andrew Budzinski became the first diocesan priest to be ordained to the Catholic Scouts Holy Priesthood by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades on Honoring recipients of the Saturday, June 26, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne. Gold, Eagle and other awards Bishop Rhoades began Mass and said: “Today is a day of joy for me, Bishop D’Arcy, our priests and Pages 12-13 indeed for the whole Church in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. It is a day of thanksgiving for the gift of the priesthood, which the Lord bestows upon Andrew Budzinski in this ordination liturgy.” Harrisburg bishop Bishop Rhoades’ homily appointed The Rite of Ordination began with the formal pres- Pope announces 10th bishop entation of the candidate, Deacon Andrew Budzinski, by Msgr. Bernard Galic, Deacon Andrew’s pastor at Page 3 Holy Family Church in South Bend and the director of the Office of Vocations in the Diocese of Fort Wayne- South Bend. Msgr. Galic affirmed the readiness of the candidate. Bishop Rhoades opened the homily with a quote World Youth Day from Pope Benedict XVI about the motivation of one How WYD culture impacted who has responded with joy to the call of Jesus: “There is nothing more beautiful than to be surprised priests of the diocese by the Gospel, by the encounter with Christ. There is nothing more beautiful than to know him and to speak Page 8 to others of our friendship with him.” Bishop Rhoades spoke of how Deacon Andrew was prepared to offer his whole life in the priestly KAY COZAD service of Christ and His Church, and he said, “Why Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, after receiving the paten and chalice, the gifts of the people, dur- else, my brothers and sisters, would a man be willing ing the Rite of Ordination of Father Andrew Budzinski on June 26 at the Cathedral of the to leave all things, to promise lifelong celibacy, to Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne, hands them to Father Budzinski with the recitation No issue next week, embrace a life of obedience and voluntary poverty, to of these words: “Receive the oblation of the holy people, to be offered to God. Understand what you do, imitate what you celebrate and conform your life to the mystery of the Lord’s July 11 ORDAIN, PAGE 4 cross.” Next publication July 18 OIL SPILL SURROUNDS LOUISIANA MARSHLAND Bishops express prayers, solidarity with all affected by spill
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. bish- nomic crisis, the bishops said they have ops publicly expressed their “heartfelt special concern for those who have lost prayers and pastoral solidarity with all jobs and income because of the man-made those affected by the oil that continues to disaster, the worst environmental catastro- leak into the Gulf of Mexico.” phe in U.S. history. “We pray first and foremost for those “We offer our prayers for our govern- who died in the initial explosion and for the ment leaders and for the industry leaders grieving members of their families,” they and experts who are working to cap the leak said. and repair this damage,” they said. “May “We express our prayerful support as God give them wisdom and strength in this CNS PHOTO/LEE CELANO, REUTERS well for the families and individuals whose trying hour, and may He move them to seek lives and livelihoods have been so nega- lasting solutions benefiting the common Oil surrounds marshland south of Venice, tively impacted by the oil that daily con- good of our society.” La., June 19. Jesuit Father Federico taminates water, beaches and God’s cre- After meeting with President Barack ation in the Gulf Coast area,” the bishops Obama, BP executives agreed to set up a Lombardi, the Vatican spokesman, said said in a statement written during their $20 billion relief fund for victims of the that the leaking British Petroleum oil well spring gathering in St. Petersburg, Fla. spill. The company continued to work on a It was released by their press office in way to plug the damaged well, which has in the Gulf of Mexico was a disaster “of Washington June 18. spilled millions of gallons of oil and enormous proportions, and getting worse.” Because of the nation’s ongoing eco- methane gas into the Gulf. 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JULY 4, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC (ISSN 0891-1533) Bishop Rhoades celebrates first (USPS 403630) Official newspaper of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 priestly ordination in diocese
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EDITOR: Tim Johnson NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad IN TRUTH Editorial Department AND PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, CHARITY Michelle Castleman, Karen Clifford, BY BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES Elmer J. Danch, Bonnie Elberson, Denise Fedorow, Diane Freeby, May Lee Johnson, Sister Margie Lavonis, reetings in the grace and peace of CSC, Joe Kozinski and Deb Wagner Christ! I hope you are enjoying a SUMMER INTERN Claire Ronner Ggood and refreshing beginning of the summer season. Business Department USCCB Assembly BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice I recently attended the spring assembly of AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber the United States Bishops in St. Petersburg, BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol Fla. On the way to Florida, I stopped home [email protected] in Pennsylvania for the high school gradua- tion of my nephew and godson Johnny. I am Advertising Sales very proud of him, as is my sister and her Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) husband. He graduated from Bishop (260) 456-2824 Shanahan High School in Downingtown, Pa., Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) and will be attending the college his uncle (574) 234-0687 attended, Mount Saint Mary’s University in Web site: www.todayscatholicnews.org Emmitsburg, Md. It was great to visit with family and friends while home for a day and Published weekly except the fourth a half. Sunday in June, second and fourth The bishops’ spring assembly this year weeks in July and August, the first week (and every three years) is more of a spiritual of September and last week in retreat than a business meeting. It was good December by the Diocese of Fort to gather with my brother bishops in prayer Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun St., and reflection. P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. The retreat centered on the theme of the Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, relationship of bishops with their priests. IN, and additional mailing office. Throughout the week, I thought about the priests of our diocese and of how blessed I POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: am to have such a great presbyterate in our Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: diocese. I have really enjoyed getting to [email protected]. know our priests and already feel very much a fraternal communion with them. MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort The assembly began on June 14 with a Wayne, IN 46802.Telephone (260) wonderful keynote address by Archbishop 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. Timothy Dolan of New York. Throughout the BUREAU OFFICE: 114 W.Wayne St., South week, different bishops spoke on various top- Bend, IN 46601.Telephone (574) 234- ics connected to the overall theme, including 0687. Fax: (574) 232-8483. “The Bishop as Father, Brother and Friend to his Priests,” “The Renewal of the Spiritual News deadline is the Monday morning Lives of Bishops and Priests,” “Challenges KAY COZAD before publication date. Advertising for Bishops in Fostering Unity among Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades imposes his hands on the head of Andrew Budzinski during the Rite of deadline is nine days before publica- Priests,” and “Communio Related to Bishops Ordination. “Grant, we pray, Almighty Father, to this, your servant, the dignity of the priesthood; tion date. and Priests as Ministers of Word and renew deep within him the Spirit of holiness. — Excerpt of Prayer of Ordination LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- Sacrament.” All the speakers were good, yet I was especially grateful for the presentation assembly: meetings of the USCCB not only in being Creator; he is eternally comes original, signed letters about Committee on Doctrine and of the Father in relation to his only Son, who is issues affecting church life. Although by Archbishop Thomas Collins of Toronto on we cannot publish every letter we the prayer life of bishops and priests. It was a Subcommittee on the Catechism, of which I eternally Son only in relation to his Father” receive, we strive to provide a balanced very practical reflection on the necessity of am a member. (CCC 240). As the Church teaches, the Son representation of expressed opinions prayer in our lives. is “consubstantial” with the Father, which and a variety of reflections on life in the We were blessed to have as our spiritual Happy belated Father’s Day! means “one only God with him.” Church.We will choose letters for publi- director for the retreat assembly His Blessings to all the fathers reading this Though God’s fatherhood pertains first of cation based on reader interest, timeli- Eminence, Cardinal Peter Turkson, the presi- column! I hope you all had a happy and all to the fundamental mystery of God’s inner ness and fairness. Readers may agree or dent of the Pontifical Council for Justice and blessed Father’s Day on June 20. This was life, to the mystery of the Holy Trinity, it also disagree with the letter writers’ opin- Peace. Cardinal Turkson, who is from the the first Father’s Day since my own Dad pertains to God’s relationship with us. Jesus ions. Letters must not exceed 250 Ivory Coast in Africa, is a Scripture scholar. died. It is good on this day to remember all has revealed to us the providence and merci- words. All letters must be signed and fathers, living and deceased, and to pray for ful love of God, our almighty Father. include a phone number and address He preached the homilies during Morning and Evening Prayer each day, as well as at them. Because of our union with Christ, we can for verification.We reserve the right to dare to call God “our Father.” God has edit letters for legal and other concerns. the Eucharistic Holy Hour and Penance All of us, brothers and sisters in Christ, Service. are children of the heavenly Father. On adopted us as His children in His only Son. Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, So often when we bishops meet, we have Father’s Day, as we give thanks for our This adoption is a great gift that calls us to P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN a full and busy agenda with many important earthly fathers, we also remember God our continual conversion and new life. St. 46856-1169; or e-mail: issues to deal with. It was nice to gather this Father. We can reflect on the mystery of the Cyprian said that “we must remember ... and [email protected] time for prayer together. The only “business” fatherhood of God. “Jesus revealed that God I had to attend to was on the day prior to the is Father in an unheard-of sense: he is Father TRUTH, PAGE 3 JULY 4, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3 Pope appoints bishop for Harrisburg, Bishop Rhoades new auxiliary for Philadelphia announces appointment WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI has named The Most Rev. Kevin C. Rhoades, Philadelphia Auxiliary Bishop Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has Joseph P. McFadden, 63, as the made the following appointment: bishop of Harrisburg, Pa., suc- ceeding Bishop Kevin C. Effective July 1, 2010: Rhoades, who was named to • Rev. Andrew J. Budzinski, newly head the Diocese of Fort Wayne- ordained, to parochial vicar at St. Vincent South Bend last November. de Paul Parish, Fort Wayne. The pope also named Msgr. Michael J. Fitzgerald, 62, judicial vicar of the metropolitan tribunal of the Philadelphia Archdiocese, as an auxiliary bishop of the archdiocese. The appointments were announced in Washington June PUBLIC SCHEDULE OF 22 by Archbishop Pietro Sambi, BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES apostolic nuncio to the United States. In introductory remarks June 22 in Harrisburg, Bishop • Saturday, July 10: 5 p.m. — Mass of dedication of new St. McFadden said: “I come with Anthony of Padua Church, Angola only one agenda and that is to • Tuesday, July 13 — Day-long meeting with seminarians, share with you my faith in Jesus with 4 p.m. Mass at Holy Family Parish, South Bend Christ. I will encourage you to • Wednesday, July 14: 11 a.m. — Mass for Summer embrace Jesus and to open your CNS PHOTO/CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS Conference for Teachers, Institute for Catholic Liberal Education, hearts to the God who loves us Bishop Joseph P. McFadden, newly appointed bishop of Harrisburg, Pa., Holy Cross College, Notre Dame so much that he sent his only addresses members of the media and diocesan staff during a June 22 • Thursday, July 15: 2 p.m. — Ordination of new bishop of son, Jesus, to die for us so that press conference in Harrisburg. Bishop McFadden, 63, who was an auxil- Lafayette-in-Indiana, Lafayette we might have life and have it to iary in Philadelphia, succeeds Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, who was named • Saturday, July 17: 5 p.m. — Mass with Installation of new the full.” to head the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend last November. pastor at St. Adalbert Church, South Bend Bishop McFadden’s installa- tion Mass has been scheduled for McFadden “a skillful leader with tor in archdiocesan parishes and Aug. 18. vision and a faith-filled priest later worked in the archdiocesan and holy father of a family: Joseph P. McFadden was born who serves joyfully in Jesus’ tribunal. He was director of the Reliability, courage, justice, tem- in Philadelphia, May 22, 1947. name,” and said he will be “a archdiocesan Office for Legal TRUTH perance, selfless generosity and He’s a graduate of St. Joseph’s compassionate and wise shepherd Services, 1991-2004, vice rector love. University in Philadelphia and for the people of Harrisburg.” of St. Charles Borromeo CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 We rejoice with Father studied for the priesthood at St. Bishop-designate Fitzgerald Seminary, 2004-2007, and in Andrew and his family on his Charles Borromeo Seminary in was born May 23, 1948, in 2007 was named judicial vicar ordination to the priesthood. I Wynnewood, Pa., where he Montclair, N.J. He attended for the archdiocese. know that when we call God have assigned Father Andrew to earned a master’s degree in Bishop Kenrick High School in Introduced June 22 as the next ‘our Father’ we ought to behave serve as parochial vicar of St. divinity. the Philadelphia Archdiocese. He auxiliary bishop for the archdio- as sons and daughters of God.” Vincent de Paul Parish, Fort He was ordained a priest for earned a bachelor’s degree from cese, Bishop-designate Fitzgerald Wayne. Let us pray for this won- the Philadelphia Archdiocese in Temple University in 1970, a law thanked his parents for teaching Priestly Ordination derful new priest of our diocese, 1981, and an auxiliary bishop of degree from Villanova University him the way of faith, “not only Speaking of fathers, it was a that he will serve the Church Philadelphia in 2004. He served in 1973, and a master’s degree in by what they say, but by what great joy to celebrate my first with zeal, fidelity and charity. in parishes in the archdiocese and divinity from St. Charles they do.” priestly ordination in the Diocese Congratulations, Father Andrew! as spiritual director at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in 1976. “I am blessed to say that my of Fort Wayne-South Bend this Borromeo Seminary and was a For your reflection, I close He was ordained a priest for own parents, Dot and Ed past Saturday. Deacon Andrew with part of the beautiful Prayer member of the Archdiocesan the Philadelphia Archdiocese in Fitzgerald, did this quietly, Budzinski was ordained a priest of Ordination that the bishop Committee for the Ongoing 1980. He later earned a licentiate unselfishly and with great love and is now “Father” Andrew Formation of the Clergy. in canon law from The Catholic over the years for my eight says when ordaining a priest: Bishop McFadden has served Budzinski. By ordination, he University of America, brothers and sisters and me.” became sacramentally con- on the U.S. bishops’ Committee Washington, in 1989, and a doc- Bishop-designate Fitzgerald Grant, we pray, Almighty Father, to on Catholic Education and their torate in canon law from the will be ordained to the episcopate formed to Jesus Christ as Head this, Your servant, the dignity of Task Force on Faith Formation Gregorian University, Rome, in Aug. 6, along with Bishop-desig- and Shepherd of the Church. He the priesthood; renew deep within and Sacramental Practice. 1991. nate John J. McIntyre, who had is now enabled to act and serve him the Spirit of holiness; may he Cardinal Justin Rigali of Bishop-designate Fitzgerald been appointed an auxiliary bish- in the name and person of Christ. henceforth possess this office which Philadelphia called Bishop served two years as assistant pas- op two weeks before. He and all priests are called comes from You, O God, and is next “Father” because they share in in rank to the office of Bishop; and spiritual fatherhood, continuing by the example of his manner of the mission of Christ to reveal life, may he instill right conduct. Pope announces formation of pontifical council for new evangelization the Father in His absolute self- May he be a worthy coworker with our Order, so that by his preaching centuries, but where in the past ization of society and a kind of giving and life-giving love. BY CINDY WOODEN St. Paul wrote to the and through the grace of the Holy few centuries “the process of ‘eclipse of the sense of God,’” Spirit the words of the Gospel may secularization has produced a he said. Corinthians: “Even if you should have countless guides to Christ, bear fruit in human hearts and VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope serious crisis” in people’s sense The challenge, he said, is to reach even to the ends of the Benedict XVI announced he is of what it means to be Christian find ways to help people redis- yet you do not have many earth. establishing a pontifical council and to belong to the Church. cover the value of faith. fathers, for I became your father for new evangelization to find “I have decided to create a The pope did not say what in Christ Jesus through the Together with us, may he be a ways “to re-propose the perenni- new organism, in the form of a the formal name of the pontifi- Gospel.” — 1 Cor 4:15. The faithful steward of Your mysteries, al truth of the Gospel” in pontifical council, with the prin- cal council would be, and he did Apostle Paul is a wonderful so that Your people may be regions where secularism is cipal task of promoting a not announce who would head model of spiritual fatherhood for renewed in the waters of rebirth smothering church practice. renewed evangelization in the it, although in the weeks leading our priests. His example teaches and nourished from Your altar; so Leading an evening prayer countries where the first procla- to the announcement, Vatican me and our priests how to give that sinners may be reconciled and service June 28 at Rome’s mation of faith has already commentators suggested it ourselves in generative love to the sick raised up. May he be Basilica of St. Paul Outside the resounded and where there are would be Italian Archbishop the people entrusted to our pas- joined with us, Lord, in imploring Walls, Pope Benedict said there churches of ancient foundation Rino Fisichella, currently presi- toral care. What are the qualities Your mercy for the people entrust- are areas of the globe that have present, but which are living dent of the Pontifical Academy ed to their care and for all the been known as Christian for of a good and holy priest? They through a progressive secular- for Life. are the same qualities of a good world. 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JULY 4, 2010 the gift and grace given to celebrate the sacrifice of the Body Apostles and prophets, evangelists, and Blood of Christ, the great pastors and teachers as equipping mystery of the Holy Eucharist in ORDAIN them for the work of ministry, for which the decisive event of our CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 building up the Body of Christ. In salvation, the Death and the sacrament of Holy Orders, the Resurrection of Jesus, becomes Lord equips Andrew for the priest- present. Today you become a devote his entire life to the service ly ministry. Today, the power of steward of the greatest treasure of of the Church? It is because he has the Holy Spirit embraces Andrew the redemption, the Holy heard the call of the Lord like through ordination to act in the Eucharist, ‘the most sublime and Simon and Andrew and James and person of Jesus Christ, the great most sacred function of every John in the Gospel we just heard. high priest, the Head and Shepherd priest.’” Like those four Apostles, Deacon of the Church. The Holy Spirit is Bishop Rhoades prayed that Andrew has encountered Christ, given to him for a specific mission Deacon Andrew would always be has been ‘won over by Jesus’ gaze, in the Church — to be an instru- devoted to the Holy Eucharist, the his voice, his warm and strong ment of Christ the Good Shepherd sacrament of charity. “It is the invitation’ (Benedict XVI). in the work of redemption.” heart of the Church’s life and the Andrew has been called like those Bishop Rhoades said, as a heart of our priestly ministry since fishermen to share in Christ’s mis- priest, Deacon Andrew would be a it is the full gift of Christ to the sion of proclaiming the Gospel of coworker to the bishop and his Church, the greatest treasure of the God, to be a fisher of men.” successors in the apostolic mission Church, our Lord’s Body and Bishop related the readings to entrusted by Christ. “You will Blood,” Bishop Rhoades said. Deacon Andrew’s vocation. The preach the Gospel, shepherd the “As Deacon Andrew is Gospel recounted how Jesus called faithful and celebrate divine wor- ordained today,” Bishop Rhoades the Apostles to follow Him. ship as a true priest of the new said, “the Spirit of the Lord will be KAY COZAD “Having upon him, as He The newly-ordained Father Budzinski is vested by Msgr. Bernard Galic, received the call was upon the director of the Vocation Office and pastor of Holy Family Parish in South to the priest- prophet Isaiah in hood, Andrew our first reading. Bend, and Msgr. William Schooler, pastor of St. Pius X Church, Granger, today says yes “Immediately after the Prayer of Ordination, the newly The Lord will with the stole and chasuble, signs of the priestly office. to that call,” anoint him, con- Bishop Rhoades ordained is invested with the priestly stole and the secrate him, for today when we ask for their Bishop Rhoades received the said. the holy mission prayers when you lay prostrate in gifts of the people, which were In the second of teaching, this sanctuary. Even in the midst of carried by Eugene Budzinski, reading, St. Paul chasuble. By this investiture, the ministry they will sanctifying and trials and difficulties, you can be Father Andrew’s father, Robert, his urged the governing His filled with joy, the joy of sharing brother, and his sister-in-law Ephesians to henceforth fulfill in the liturgy is outwardly manifested.” people.” in Christ’s priesthood.” Angela, with niece Victoria live in a manner He noted at Budzinski. They delivered the worthy of the RITE OF ORDINATION times, the work The Rite of Ordination paten and chalice to Bishop call they of a priest would continues Rhoades who then handed them to received. be challenging, Father Budzinski. Following the homily, Deacon The ordination rite then con- “St. Paul’s “But the Holy Andrew declared his intention to words can be Spirit will be cluded with the fraternal kiss of assume the responsibility of the peace, beginning with Bishop applied to Andrew today as he covenant,” Bishop Rhoades said. upon you. The Lord Jesus will be office of priesthood and promised receives the gift of priestly ordina- The bishop spoke of the sacra- ever at your side. God the Father Rhoades and followed by the obedience and respect to the bish- entire presbyterate and visiting tion, a gift not only for him, but ments of Baptism, Penance, will be watching over you. The op and his successors. for the Church,” Bishop Rhoades Anointing of the Sick and the Blessed Mother and the saints will clergy who welcomed Father During the Litany of Budzinski into the presbyterate. said. “In fact, St. Paul speaks of Eucharist: “Above all, you will be interceding for you as they do Supplication the elect prostrated himself as a sign of his complete Family, friends, gather submission to the will of God while the customary Litany of for celebration Saints was sung. Following the Mass of Fort Wayne’s Deacon Andrew then knelt Ordination, the newly-ordained before the altar as Bishop Rhoades Father Budzinski met his father, Most Complete and the entire college of priests brother, sister-in-law and niece for Wedding Service. processed by to lay hands on the a special private family blessing in head of the candidate in accor- the sacristy of the cathedral. The You can choose one or all dance with the apostolic tradition. proud and emotionally-charged Banquet Rooms With Deacon Andrew kneeling family then gathered with friends of our services. We’ll make the best of Hotel Rooms before him, Bishop Rhoades put at the Grand Wayne Center for a your special event. Hall’s has been in the aside the miter and with hands out- celebratory reception. Father Rehearsal Dinners stretched, he prayed the Prayer of Budzinski offered blessings and business of making people happy for Ordination. shared the joy of the celebration. over 60 years. You can trust us to Catering Service The newly-ordained Father Eugene Budzkinski, Father do it just right. Wedding Cakes Budzinski was then vested by Andrew’s dad said this of the Msgr. Bernard Galic and Msgr. solemn day, “One of the biggest William Schooler, pastor of St. days of my life. It was so filled For more information contact Hall’s Guesthouse at: Pius X Church, Granger, with the with emotion. I was looking away (260) 489-2524 • www.DonHalls.com stole and chasuble, signs of the so I wouldn’t break up, but I did priestly office, after which Bishop anyway.” This proud father is Rhoades anointed his palms with grateful for his son’s calling and chrism, a consecrated and per- said, “It’s a great blessing. I think fumed oil that symbolizes wisdom he’ll be a very good priest. He’s Parish Business Manager and strength. very personable and he’s going to Christ the King Parish in South Bend, Indiana, seeks a Business Manager. The Business Manager is a full-time, salaried member of the parish staff who reports to the pastor and works closely with the Pastoral Team. The Business Manager administers all parish finances, oversees Looking for Leaders... all personnel functions, and supervises the maintenance and operation of parish facilities and • Full or part-time income opportunity grounds (including the school). 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BY DIANE FREEBY
SOUTH BEND — Newly- ordained Father Andrew Budzinski celebrated his first Mass in his home parish of Holy Family on Sunday, June 27, at 3 p.m. with family and friends. Before Father Budzinski gave the final blessing at this joyous Mass of thanksgiving, he thanked everyone for the beautiful worship given to God. After thanking the choir and the cantor, he paid trib- KAY COZAD ute to Msgr. Bernard Galic who, Newly ordained Father Andrew Budzinski blesses his family, from left, after 24 years as pastor at Holy his father Eugene, sister-in-law Angela, niece Victoria and brother Family, has been reassigned to St. Robert, after the Mass of Ordination to the Holy Priesthood on June 26. Aloysius Parish in Yoder. Father Budzinski thanked Msgr. Galic for PHOTOS BY DIANE FREEBY being his spiritual father for the Father Andrew Budzinski, who celebrated his first Mass at Holy Family get along with everybody.” Budzinski, “It’s incredible to see past quarter of a century, and listed Parish in South Bend on June 27, is joined at the altar by Msgr. William Father Andrew’s brother Robert the witness he has shown us. ... It’s the many accomplishments Holy Schooler, Deacons Matthew and Terrance Coonan and Msgr. Bernard was in awe of his sibling’s ordina- inspiring. He’s such a holy per- Family has seen under Msgr. Galic. tion. He said of the event, son.” Galic’s leadership, including the “Overwhelming. Very overwhelm- “Exciting,” Deacon Terrence expansion of the school, construc- ing.” Coonan, who will be ordained in Newly tion of the new church building ordained Of his brother’s calling, Robert June 2011, said, “moving for us as and elimination of the parish debt. said, “I think he’ll be an excellent deacons because he was right there “Plus, you have helped shep- Father priest, I really do. He’s well pre- next to us. We’re the next ones in herd two priestly vocations from Andrew pared, he’s got some good mentors line to give ourselves to that this parish,” Father Budzinski said, Budzinski and comes from a very good fami- priestly vocation. I can relate to referring to himself and to Father gives his ly, so I think he’ll do well.” Andy, he’s been such a great Andrew Curry, who was ordained priestly bless- Robert’s wife friend. It was two years ago. “Msgr. Galic, I ing to a fami- Angela had this almost through want to thank you for the many ly at the to add, “I’m just him that I was blessings that you have given to reception fol- immensely preparing for “It’s a great blessing. me personally, and on behalf of all lowing his proud. He seems (my ordina- the people here at Holy Family, all first Mass at so happy today, I tion).” that you have done for us as our his home think that’s what I think he’ll be Father Jason spiritual father.” touched all of Freiburger, the Father Budzinski also intro- parish of Holy us.” When asked a very good priest.” vice-chancellor duced three of his classmates from Family in what touched her of the Diocese the Pontifical College Josephinum South Bend. most about the EUGENE BUDZINSKI, FATHER ANDREW’S FATHER of Fort Wayne- who traveled to Indiana to cele- Mass of South Bend, brate his ordination. Ordination she noted, “(Every “We’ve been in school together give this to my godfather, who is appear before St. Peter and he said, “Probably ordination) feels for the last six years, and we will also my brother,” Father Budzinski asks, ‘What have you accom- the laying of like a brother be priests together forever!” he said. plished?’ — they say, ‘I gave you a hands by the joining us. It’s a said, eliciting an enthusiastic round Father Budzinski then held up priest!’” priests. It was powerful just watch- beautiful moment to let him in, of applause. the stole he wore when he heard Before giving his final blessing, ing them praying in silence over knowing the life he will lead. ... As In a touching moment, Father his first confession and presented it Father Budzinski reflected on what him.” the bishop said, Andy is welcom- Budzinski presented holy keep- to his father, Eugene. The two seminary classmate Father Curry Long time friend Meg Hartz, ing obedience, as all of us priests sakes to his family. As the new Miraculous Medals he wore during shared at his ordination. who is director of music at St. do. It’s beautiful and freeing, priest held up a purificator, he ordination were given to his sister- “All of us take something from Matthew Cathedral, South Bend, because your life is not your own. explained that the white cloth was in-law, Angela, and his niece and this Mass which opens us up to the was pleased to be cantor at Father When you give yourself up to the used to cleanse his hands after they goddaughter, Tori Budzinski. Kingdom of Heaven. We’ve been Budzinski’s Mass of Ordination. priesthood, He will give back to were anointed with chrism oil dur- “The tradition is,” explained fed the Body and Blood of Christ. “Andrew and I have known each you. For Father Andy, I say, be ing his ordination. Father Budzinski, “when the par- We have heard the Word of God. other since our high school days in open to anything. I know he heard “It’s tradition in the Church that ents of priests end their earthy life, And so I’m so grateful that all of South Bend. We were in different that in seminary, but continue to be you give that purificator to your these items which have been given you could be here to share in this schools but performed in theater open to God’s will and be obedi- mother, but as you know my moth- to them — the stole, the purificator Eucharistic feast, and I look for- events, and it was such an honor to ent.” er is hopefully praying for all of us — are placed in their hands and ward to sharing it with you again sing for him today. We were at now in heaven, so I would like to buried with them. When they in the Kingdom of Heaven.” Notre Dame together. ... I was in music and he was the leprechaun,” she said. Kay Cozad,Diane Freeby,Claire Ronner Second-year college seminarian and Mark Weber contributed to this Thomas Zehr said of Father story.
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we must do our best to act as he Cardinal voices ‘grave did and do everything we can to concern’ over drug make sure that our deeds conform to his divine will to love,” he said known to cause abortion in his homily.” A “Windy City” native and former auxiliary bishop WASHINGTON (CNS) — The EWS RIEFS for the Archdiocese of Chicago, head of the U.S. bishops’ N B he is Springfield’s ninth bishop. Committee on Pro-Life Activities He succeeds Archbishop George J. expressed “grave concern” about a Lucas, who since July 2009 has drug labeled as an emergency con- POPE CONGRATULATES PRIEST DURING ORDINATION headed the Archdiocese of traceptive and the Food and Drug Omaha, Neb. At the Springfield Administration’s process for cathedral, the installation Mass for approving it. He said it was mis- Bishop Paprocki began with an leading to call it a contraceptive, entrance procession led by semi- as it is also known to cause abor- narians and deacons. Then came tions. In a June 17 letter to Dr. more than 100 priests — with Margaret Hamburg, FDA commis- Springfield’s priests wearing sioner, Cardinal Daniel N. diocesan vestments with royal DiNardo of Galveston-Houston blue and gold trim, and Chicago criticized the advisory panel’s archdiocesan priests and priests hearing that day on the drug. He from elsewhere wearing white said the hearing — held without albs and stoles with symbols sig- broad public input or a full record nificant to their respective dioce- on the drug’s safety “for women ses or religious order. or their unborn children” — demonstrated a failure to under- stand the “new medical and moral USCCB committee issues” the drug presents. The drug, ulipristal, is being marketed explains direct abortion, under the brand name ellaOne or legitimate medical ella, and would be available only by prescription. The drug is said to procedure prevent pregnancy five days after sex — two days longer than the WASHINGTON (CNS) — The morning-after pill known as Plan U.S. bishops’ Committee on B, which is sold over-the-counter Doctrine in a June 23 statement to women 17 and older. The discussed the distinction between FDA’s advisory panel of 11 repro- the Church’s definitions of a direct ductive health experts voted unan- abortion and a legitimate medical imously for ulipristal’s approval procedure that could result in an indirect abortion. The committee’s and called it safe and effective. In CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING his letter, Cardinal DiNardo raised statement, which was provided to concerns that the new drug is Pope Benedict XVI congratulates a newly ordained priest during an ordination Mass in St. all of the bishops, came in response to an evolving debate among ethi- more similar to the drug RU-486 Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican June 20. The pope ordained 14 priests for the Diocese of — which can cause abortions sev- cists and theologians over the eral weeks into pregnancy — than Rome. excommunication of Mercy Sister it is to other emergency contracep- Margaret Mary McBride and her tives, which are believed to have subsequent reassignment at a blood clots in his lungs and heart ty program’s normal grant cycle. plaintiff, said sexually abused him Phoenix Catholic hospital after an effect on a fertilized egg after threatened his life, and during the Bishop Roger P. Morin of Biloxi, in the 1960s. The case will now go implantation in the uterus. news surfaced in May about her fervor that surrounded his second Miss., said the grants will aid back to U.S. District Court, where role in a decision to let an abortion surgery, Msgr. Quinn came to his communities dealing with lost Doe’s attorneys will attempt to take place there in late 2009. The Sainthood cause opened mind. He could not say why he income and environmental degra- prove that the late Andrew Ronan, debate has focused on whether the thought of him or whether it was a dation. “The tragic oil spill has a former Servite priest who was decision by the ethics committee at for Brooklyn priest miracle, but his prayers to him grave human, environmental and laicized in 1966, was a Vatican St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical during that period have turned into economic costs,” Bishop Morin employee at the time the events BROOKLYN, N.Y. (CNS) — In Center that an abortion could pro- a wellspring of devotion. said in a statement. “As a Church, took place. In order for the District ceed in the case of a gravely ill the midst of a New York heat we mourn the loss of life. We pray Court to have ruled that the case wave, a small parish in Brooklyn pregnant woman was a direct abor- for those whose livelihoods are in could move forward, a lower stan- tion or an indirect abortion that opened a new chapter in the dio- CCHD provides additional jeopardy. Through these grants, dard of having adequately “plead- cese’s history. About 200 people resulted from performing a legiti- $300,000 to aid Gulf the Church also offers concrete ed” a connection between Ronan mate medical procedure to save her gathered June 24 at St. Peter support to the work that must be and the Vatican had to be met. Claver Church for the formal life. The woman was 11 weeks Coast oil spill victims done to help these communities Before the issue of liability of the pregnant and suffered from pul- opening of an inquiry into the help themselves.” Holy See can be addressed, Doe’s cause of canonization of Msgr. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (CNS) monary hypertension, a condition attorneys will have to persuade the the hospital said carried a near-cer- Bernard J. Quinn, who spent his — Parishes and community court under a higher standard life advocating for African- organizations assisting people High court won’t review tain risk of death for the mother if “proving” that Ronan was a the pregnancy continued. Bishop American Catholics in the affected by the Gulf of Mexico oil Vatican employee. Diocese of Brooklyn. Msgr. spill will receive up to $300,000 case claiming Vatican Thomas J. Olmsted of Phoenix said Quinn, who was born in 1888 and from the Catholic Campaign for liable for priest abuser May 14 that Sister Margaret, then died in 1940, was founding pastor Human Development to combat Springfield bishop says vice president of mission integra- of the all-black St. Peter Claver the environmental disaster. The WASHINGTON (CNS) — The tion at St. Joseph’s, incurred auto- Parish and founder of Little grants are specifically designated U.S. Supreme Court has left his primary task is to matic excommunication when she Flower Children Services to care for programs that provide a voice standing a lower court ruling that ‘radiate Christ’s love’ agreed as a member of the hospi- for black orphans. Today, St. Peter for fishermen and the communi- will allow an Oregon man to try to tal’s ethics committee that the Claver is one of three worship ties affected by the spill. The hold the Vatican financially SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CNS) — abortion could take place. The sites in St. Martin de Porres Parish funding is also targeted to allow responsible for his sexual abuse Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki said bishop said that “the direct killing in Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant local groups to coordinate with by a priest, if he can persuade the his primary task as the new bishop of an unborn child is always neighborhood. After vespers on local communities and emergency court that the priest was an of Springfield is “to love you” and immoral, no matter the circum- the feast of St. John the Baptist, responders to document damage employee of the Vatican. By “radiate Christ’s love with the stances, and it cannot be permitted Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of to coastlines and advocate for the declining to take Holy See v. John help of God’s grace” throughout in any institution that claims to be Brooklyn spoke about his person- restoration of damaged wetlands. Doe, the court June 28 left intact the 28 counties that make up the authentically Catholic.” Top offi- al connection to Msgr. Quinn. A Citing the pressing needs that the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of central Illinois diocese. Bishop cials at Catholic Healthcare West, little more than a year ago, on his have arisen since the oil began Appeals ruling that said because Paprocki was installed June 22 the San Francisco-based health 65th birthday, the bishop under- spewing from an uncapped well of the way Oregon law defines before an overflow crowd at the system to which St. Joseph’s went coronary bypass surgery. on the floor of the Gulf of Mexico employment, the Vatican is not Cathedral of the Immaculate belongs, said in a May 17 letter to The doctors considered the sur- April 20, members of the U.S. protected under the Foreign Conception in Springfield. “But Bishop Olmsted, “If there had been gery a success, he said, but a week bishops’ subcommittee overseeing Sovereign Immunities Act from for me to radiate Christ’s love also a way to save the pregnancy and later he found himself back in the CCHD approved the additional potential liability for the actions of means to proclaim his truth, since still prevent the death of the moth- hospital after fainting. He said funding outside of the anti-pover- a priest who Doe, the unidentified if we seek to love as he did, then er, we would have done it.” JULY 4, 2010 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7
and candidates for exemplification Thompson recognized for at St. Patrick Parish. The Mass will community contribution be celebrated by the Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades. SOUTH BEND The Mass will be followed by a — The St. formal banquet held at The Landing Vincent de Paul AROUND THE DIOCESE Catering located at 2801 S. Society of St. Michigan St. at 7 p.m. Bishop Joseph County Rhoades will be the featured speak- has announced er. The exemplification ceremony that Executive RELIGIOUS LEADERS DONATE BLOOD AT RED CROSS will take place at The Landing Director Charles Catering on Sunday, Aug. 29. Thompson has To become a 4th Degree mem- been awarded a CHARLES THOMPSON ber of the Knights of Columbus, a “40 Under 40” candidate must have been a Knight Award from the for at least one year and be a mem- St. Joseph County Chamber of ber in good standing as a 3rd Commerce. The Michiana 40 Degree of the Order. Candidates Under 40 program is a collabora- must complete a Form 4 (signed by tive effort to recognize and honor the 3rd Degree Council Financial 40 young professionals under the Secretary) and submit the form age of 40 for their contribution with dues to the 4th Degree and accomplishments in both their Assembly in his area. Candidates workplace and community. should check with their local “Charlie joined the team at St. Assembly for application forms. Vincent’s at a time of many oppor- To register for the exemplifica- tunities. The direction that this tion and the banquet, Sir Knights organization has taken since he and Candidates should visit was first hired as our conference www.indianakofc.org and, under director and then later after his 4th Degree, click on promotion to executive director is “Exemplification-South Bend.” one of promise and prosperity in Application forms and exempli- what has proven to be a very diffi- fication registration should be com- cult economic climate for us and pleted and submitted as soon as for the people we hope to serve,” possible. For information, contact commented Board President Jan Rick Alexander, Father J.A. Jenkins. Nieuwland Assembly 242, P.O. Since his tenure began, the Box 4524, South Bend, IN 46634- society has grown in membership MARK WEBER 4524 or at [email protected] or from 400 to 450 people, added a (574) 302-6024. parish conference at Queen of American Red Cross representative Melinda Miller greets Bishop-emeritus John M. Peace Church in Mishawaka with D’Arcy and Rev. Donald May, president, Indiana District, Lutheran Church Missouri hopes of adding a conference at USF announces Holy Cross College, grown its Synod at Red Cross headquarters in Fort Wayne where they donated blood to kick off a appointment of Helen annual luncheon from a few dozen summer donor campaign. Also scheduled were Rabbi Mitchell Kornspan, Congregation people and $20,000 in revenue to Murray, interim dean a dinner that last year attracted B’nai Jacob Conservative and Rev. Timothy Puls, assistant vice-president for church rela- FORT WAYNE — Dr. Rolf 450 people and raised $105,000, tions, Concordia Theological Seminary. Daniel, provost, announced June 23 added a second thrift store in that Helen Murray has been South Bend and reestablished ties appointed interim dean for the to the National Council of St. event in mid-September when • Danielle Giloth graduated expert in bioethics and founder of University of Saint Francis School Vincent de Paul and the Fort Christian will be recognized as a from Marian High School and Life Training Institute. of Business beginning Aug. 1. Wayne District Council. recipient of the Teacher Champion plans to attend Indiana University “We are pleased to welcome Murray has been involved with “The recognition I received Award. Bloomington two of the best pro-life speakers in the university for two years, and from the chamber is not about me. • Christi Hille graduated from the nation to Fort Wayne to currently serves as a trustee as It is about the hard work and ded- Five diocesan seniors Bishop Luers High School and engage and equip the pro-life well as chair of the Academic ication of our staff and volunteers. plans to attend Indiana University- community,” said Cathie Affairs Committee. Without them there would not be a receive scholarships Purdue University at Fort Wayne Humbarger, Allen County Right to Murray recently announced St. Vincent de Paul Society,” said through Quality Dining • Xavier Serrani graduated Life executive director. “It’s not her retirement from Indiana Thompson. from Bishop Luers High School often that we have the opportunity Michigan Power (AEP) where Thompson and his wife Kim MISHAWAKA— Quality Dining, and plans to attend the University – or take the time – to receive she held the position of president are parents of an eight-month-old Inc., local Burger King franchisee, of Chicago training of this kind. Allen County and chief operating officer. son, Gabriel. announced the funding of 115 • Allison Vasile graduated from Right to Life hopes many will take The university’s business Burger King continuing education Saint Joseph’s High School and advantage of this great opportuni- school dean, Dr. Rita Padmore, Julie Christian receives scholarships of $1,000 each for plans to attend Saint Mary’s ty to bolster their pro-life convic- recently requested and was grant- high school seniors in Michigan College. tions and communication skills.” ed a leave of absence. Teacher Champion Award and Indiana. This includes five Pro-Life Boot Camp is free and FORT WAYNE — The Allen scholarships in the Diocese of Fort Allen County Right to Life open to the public. No reserva- Paragraph jump County Education Partnership Wayne-South Bend. tions or tickets are required. awarded its annual Teacher Since 2001, Quality Dining has hosts ‘Pro-life Boot Camp’ incomplete funded over $1,065,000 in contin- Champion Award to Julie FORT WAYNE — Allen County Knights to hold A portion of the Deacon Andrew uing education scholarships for Christian, a third-grade teacher at Right to Life has announced an Budzinski front page story in the deserving high school seniors. The exemplification St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth Ann evening of free pro-life training on June 20, 2010 issue of Today’s Burger King Scholarship was Seton Catholic School on June 11. Friday, July 9, at 7 p.m. at ceremony in August Catholic was inadvertantly designed to recognize students The award is given annually to Concordia Seminary’s Sihler Hall, dropped in the jump to page 13. who work part-time and experi- one public and one non-public 6600 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne. SOUTH BEND — The Knights of The paragraph should read: “The ence success on the job as well as school, and is awarded to teachers A first of its kind event in Fort Columbus, Father J.A. Nieuwland first inkling that there might be a maintain academic standards and “who empower their students to Wayne, Pro-Life Boot Camp is 4th Degree Assembly No. 242 will calling to the priesthood occurred are also involved in co-curricular be champions,” said Lisa Fabian targeted to those interested in host an exemplification ceremony in seventh grade when Msgr. and/or community service activi- of the Allen County Education learning how to present the case in South Bend on Aug. 28-29. Bernard Galic, pastor of Holy ties. The recipient may be, but Partnership, who presented for life in a persuasive, effective An exemplification is the cere- Family Church and director of the does not have to be, a Burger King Christian with the award follow- and relevant manner. mony that inducts 3rd Degree Diocese of Fort Wayne-South employee. ing a St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth Featured speakers will be Lila members of the Knights of Bend’s Vocation Office, requested The 2010 diocesan scholarship School Mass. Rose, president of Live Action, Columbus into the 4th Degree. This that Andrew and a friend assist recipients include: St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth School who is best known as the UCLA will be first exemplification to take him with the TV Mass. “Father • Douglas Bennett graduated Principal Lois Widner nominated student who went undercover to place in South Bend since 2004. Galic thought he’d get a vocation from Bishop Dwenger High Christian for the annual recogni- expose illegal activities in Planned The Exemplification weekend out of it, but I became interested in School and plans to attend tion. The Teacher Champion Parenthood facilities across the begins on Saturday, Aug. 28, at 5 broadcasting,” says Deacon University of Cincinnati award will be followed up with an nation, and Scott Klusendorf, p.m. with a Mass for the Knights Andrew.” 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC JULY 4, 2010 TREE HONORS PRIESTS OF Area priests encourage youths to CATHEDRAL DURING YEAR FOR PRIESTS consider World Youth Day pilgrimage
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orld Youth Day (WYD) has a great impact on Wthose who attend as youths, young adults, and with the priests, other religious and adult chaperones. The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend is currently preparing for the upcoming sum- mer of 2011 World Youth Day in Madrid, Spain. The pilgrimage with Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades will take travelers to Lourdes before festivities in Madrid with Pope Benedict XVI. World Youth Day events are familiar to several priests across CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING the diocese, and they recently Ati Barrera, 16, and other Spanish youth wear national flags as they tour shared their experiences with Rome near the Vatican June 21. World Youth Day, the international Today’s Catholic. Father Jake Runyon, parochial Catholic youth gathering with Pope Benedict XVI, will be held in Madrid, vicar of St. Matthew Cathedral in Spain, in August 2011. South Bend, and the associate director of the diocesan Vocation ordained in October 2008, said of and can cause some discomfort, Office, reported, “Having been to his Denver experience, “At age 13, but also joy. three different WYD events, I can I didn’t quite understand what that “WYD is a spiritual pilgrimage say that the seed of my vocation meant — life abundantly? Is this to meet Jesus, the pope and the was planted in Denver, watered in true? I was very interested in the Church in a real way — through Toronto and began to flourish in sounds of the world that came the joys and sorrows of making a Sydney. I am most grateful to God through my stereo. Could Christ journey,” Father Curry said. for his calling me to this vocation, give me a real joy? That theme, in “There is the discomfort of travel and for the opportunity I had to seed form, eventually blossomed but also the joy of being free from hear this call through my experi- into me realizing within myself normal routine. There is the pain ences with World Youth Day.” that following Christ with every- of sleeping on the floor — Father Glenn Kohrman, pastor thing brings a person to joy and depending on the group you go of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in freedom of heart. This is true with — but there is the joy of Elkhart, has attended World Youth whether a person is single, married making deep friendships. It is a Day events in Denver, Toronto and or a priest or religious. I thank joy and a sorrow to spend over a most recently in Cologne, God that today I experience His week traveling with and waiting Germany. “We experience the love and completion as His priest.” for one another. It is really a Church on a global level,” he Father Runyon said, “I believe microcosm experience of the spiri- wrote in an e-mail message. that the World Youth Day experi- tual journey of the people of God Father Drew Curry, associate ence was a very important part of through time and space.” KAY COZAD pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton my journey to God’s holy altar. Father Runyon said, Parish in Fort Joining together “Pilgrimages are wonderful This spring a flowering tree was planted near the St. Wayne, attended with hundreds of chances to grow in our faith, there Mother Theodore Guérin Chapel on Cathedral Square to World Youth thousands of is something powerful about going Day events as a Pilgrimages are wonderful youth from all on a trip for the sake of bolstering honor those priests who have served at the Cathedral of youth at Denver. over the world, our faith.” the Immaculate Conception Parish. A commemorative An eighth-grade along with thou- He added, “I think that every student at the chances to grow in our sands of priests, young person in the Church should plaque along side the tree reads: “This tree planted with time, young bishops and reli- consider going on this trip. It will gratitude for all the many caring and faithful priests of this Drew Curry and gious brothers help strengthen the faith of those his pastor, faith, there is something and sisters interested in priesthood, marriage, cathedral. Year for Priests 2009.” Father Bernard caused me to see single life, those in college, those Galic, and powerful about going on the vitality of the preparing for college, those in the Father Camillo Church.” working world and everyone in Tirabasi, led 150 Father between. WYD is great.” Knights of Columbus young people in a trip for the sake of Kohrman Father Kohrman added, “If a three buses from recalled the person has the opportunity, I do INSURANCE South Bend to bolstering our faith. words of Pope not think they would regret it.” Making a difference for life. Denver. John Paul II in And Father Runyon offered WHOLE LIFE • TERM • RETIREMENT “I think that FATHER JAKE RUNYON Denver, in a some reasons for attending World WYD in Denver thick Polish Youth Day, “First, it really helps to ANNUITIES • LONG TERM CARE • IRA sealed in my accent in one of see other people practicing their
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Father anointed with the Holy Rhoades anoints Father Andrew Budzinski’s Spirit and power, guard and pre- hands with Sacred Chrism, symbolizing the serve you, that you may sanctify the Christian people and offer sacrifice priest’s distinctive participation in Christ’s The Litany of the Saints is chanted as the candidate lie to God.” — Rite of Ordination priesthood. Immaculate Conception. JULY 4, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 11 ACRIFICE TO GOD’ — RITE OF ORDINATION TIM JOHNSON After announcing that Father Budzinski will be assigned as a parochial vicar of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Fort Wayne, Bishop Rhoades offers the final blessing and the seminarian Mass servers begin the dismissal. DIANE FREEBY e diocesan seminarians, expresses his joy after the Mass of KAY COZAD TIM JOHNSON es prostrate on the floor of the Cathedral of the Bishop John M. D’Arcy, who accepted Father Andrew Budzinski into the seminary, welcomes the newly-ordained priest into the presbyterate. 12 TODAY’S CATHOLIC JULY 4, 2010 Catholic Scouts drawn to Church, service his parish youth group GOLD AWARDS Benjamin Matthew Date received: Jan 25, 2010 Adam Snyder Megan Beuchel Deininger Troop: 1 Maher Andy Project: Cleaned, painted and Troop and Troop and installed new shelving pantry for parish: 1, St. parish: 1, St. Magsam St. Jude Council, Knights of Troop: 30022 John, New John, New Project: Troop and Columbus, Elkhart Haven Haven Date received: July 16, 2009 P.O.W. Purse Project: Built Project: Built parish: 1, St. Project, partici- storage and deck on edge of Charles pants brought vending cart for Woodlan High pond at Girl Scout Camp Project: Karl purses filled School students McMillen Landscaped the Stadtmiller with clothes for Date received: March 27, 2010 Date received: July 29, 2009 St. Charles victims in hospitals when their Youth Group Troop and clothes are taken as evidence, Stephen Spencer facilities parish: 125, speakers on domestic violence Date Received: June 6, 2010 Angola Will receive: May 2011 Bloom Gordon Project: Built Thomas Mauck 25 benches for Trina Troop and Troop and the Angola Bike Manalo parish: 20 parish: 20, Troop and parish: 750, St. Trail and Project: Queen of Thomas Church, Elkhart Walkway and for the Angola Reconstructed Angels Troop and Project: Built and installed 20 Parks Department baker’s oven Project: bat houses for St. Joseph County Date received: April 24, 2010 parish: 20412, and cottage at Constructed 15 St. Vincent de Restoration Club the historic fort foot sundial for Hickory Center Date received: May 11, 2010 Paul in downtown Fort Wayne School’s science program Andrew Project: Date received: March 21, 2010 Date received: April 17, 2010 Collected text- Cody Rice Staffelbach books and raised money for two Troop: 33 Troop and public schools in the Philippines Bradley Bontkowski Gabriel Project: Tore out old shelves at parish: 325, to update their materials Troop and parish: 1, St. Griggs Euell Wilson Center, cleaned Christ the King, Date received: May 16, 2010 Charles South Bend Troop and storage space, and installed new Project: Built a pier over a shelving unit that he constructed Project: Took Elisa Turney small pond for McMillen Girl parish: 325, St. on de-mucking Matthew, South with a team effort Scout Camp Date received: Oct. 18, 2009 and reclamation the Gilbert Troop: 854 Date received: July 29, 2009 Bend House pond at Trinity School Project: Project: Date received: Jan. 5, 2010 Constructed and Programmed Tony Schafer hung wood duck Adam Butler and constructed a Wiki site facili- Troop and and bat houses tating student and teacher interac- Andrew Thomas Troop and parish: 1, St. for the Blue tion with their coursework parish: 149, St. Charles Troop and parish: 2, St. Creek Date received: Oct. 15, 2009 Joseph’s Project: Vincent de Paul Conservation Catholic Reorganized and Project: Installed a flag pole Club Church, Bluffton Aaron Jones re-landscaped and two benches for the Leo- Date received: May 23, 2010 Project: Marian Grotto Grabil sports complex Constructed Troop: 24 Date received: Feb. 10, 2010 Project: at St. Charles EAGLE AWARDS sanctuary grotto Date received: Fall 2009 Tony Armstrong to St. Paul Upgraded James Till Date received: July 18, 2010 school play- ground at Most Zachary Troop and parish: 12, St. Troop and parish: 6402, St. Precious Blood Schenkel Vincent de Paul Vincent de Paul Miguel Canda School Project: Constructed a handi- Project: Created a path Date Troop and cap accessible ramp and deck for Troop and parish: 750, St. through the woods behind Cedar received: Feb. 15, 2010 parish: 300, St. McMillan Girl Scout Camp Thomas Church, Elkhart Canyon Elementary Elizabeth Date received: January 2010 Project: Built and installed 20 Date received: March 1, 2010 birdhouses for Elkhart Edward Project: Adam Conservation Club Linczer Relocated and Lucas Date received: June 9, 2009 renovated soft- Beauchot Troop and ball field at St. Vorndran parish: 325, St. Elizabeth Troop and Chris Coffee Date received: April 26, 2009 Troop and Joseph, South parish: 20, parish: 55, St. Troop and Bend Queen of Angels Vincent de Paul parish: 1, St. Project: Xavier Serrani Project: Built Project: Charles Created a shelves for Refinished Project: Troop and parish: 19, St. John Website for BOSCO Ugandan Trinity English Stations of the Repainted the the Baptist, Fort Wayne Outreach to let Ugandan youth Lutheran Cross garden and build 14 frames St. Charles Project: Built an outdoor bul- share their story with the world Church and posts for the stations Youth Center letin board for the Little River Date received: Dec. 2, 2009 Date received: May 10, 2010 Will receive: Awaiting Board basement Wetlands of Review Will receive: Awaiting Board Nickolas Massa Date received: Dec. 16, 2009 of Review Josh Underwood Mark Troop and parish: 325, St. Ryan Smith Troop and parish: 1, St. Vincent, Elkhart Berghoff Jacob Cooley Troop and Charles Project: Improved appearance parish: 2, St. Project: Laid brick pathway Troop and parish: 1, St. and safety of POP Community Troop and Vincent de Paul for the environmental science lab Charles Center entrance area, removing parish: 1, St. Project: Built at St. Charles School Project: Lead volunteers in overgrowth and landscaping Charles handicap acces- relocating books to a new loca- Date received: Dec. 23, 2009 Project: sible park Constructed tion in the library Date received: Sept. 29, 2009 benches for the compacted Hayden Missos Allen County stone base for brick sidewalk in Troop and parish: 819, Fairgrounds outdoor lab at St. Charles School Date received: April 14, 2010 Date received: March 9, 2010 Knights of Columbus Council 4511, Warsaw Project: Refinished a stage for JULY 4, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 13 Other Religious Awards Ad Altare Dei Religious Emblems Bishop visits Sisters of the Holy Cross Nick Maher, Marshall Peterson, Connor Moore, Luke BY SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC Bishop Kevin C. tion of the Fourth of July, Bishop Golichowski, Sam Horvath Rhoades greets Rhoades centered his homily on Troop: St. Piux X, Granger Sister Joan Marie freedom and truth as proclaimed Date received: May 16, 2010 NOTRE DAME — It was a joyful Steadman after by St. Paul in the second reading. day for the Sisters of the Holy Mass during his He stressed the great need to Ad Altare Dei Emblem Cross and the worshipping com- renew these virtues in our society Evan Billings, Miguel Canda, munity at the Church of Our Lady visit to the Sisters and not deviate from moral law. Liam Wilcox of Loretto June 27 at Saint Mary’s of the Holy Cross The Church teaches that “the more Troop: 750, St. Thomas, Elkhart when Bishop Kevin Rhoades made in South Bend. one does that is good, the freer one Date received: May 16, 2010 his first official visit to their moth- becomes. There is no freedom erhouse. except in the service of what is Pope Pius XII Emblem and In his opening remarks the good and just.” International Catholic Scouting bishop mentioned how happy he “As Catholics,” said Bishop Awareness Emblem was to finally be able to accept the Rhoades, “we need to witness in Drew Billings, Dylan Burrus, invitation extended by Sister Joan the United States to the truth, Nate Manthey, Jon Mauck, Adam Marie Steadman, president of the which is the condition of authentic Snyder congregation, in January, to come freedom, the truth that allows free- Troop: 750, St. Thomas, Elkhart and celebrate Mass with the com- dom to be fulfilled in goodness. Date received: May 16, 2010 munity. He expressed his thanks to And we must be guided by truth in all the sisters, especially those who all our choices and decisions.” International Catholic Scouting were watching on close circuit tel- After a lively liturgy, which Awareness Emblem evision, for their prayers for him reflected the internationality of the Thomas Mauck and the diocese. congregation, Bishop Rhoades Troop: 750, St. Thomas, Elkart Bishop Rhoades began his spent time greeting the people, Date received: May 16, 2010 homily by saying again just how especially many of the retired sis- much he looked forward to cele- SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC ters who were coming to church Family of God brating Mass with the sisters. “One said, “Holy Cross priests, brothers “not only at Saint Mary’s for the next Mass. He enjoyed a Madison Buckley, Krystka of the many blessings of my first and sisters were here even before Academy, which moved here from meal with the community and then Bugajski, Haley Harkenrider, several months as bishop of Fort the Diocese of Fort Wayne was Bertrand, Mich., in 1855, and went to each floor of Saint Mary’s Sarah McTague Wayne-South Bend has been get- established, when all of Indiana growing to become Saint Mary’s healthcare section to greet the sis- Troop: 20054, St. Charles, ting to know the Holy Cross fami- was part of the Diocese of College, but also in Catholic ters who were physically unable to Date received: May 16, 2010 ly of sisters, brothers and priests.” Vincennes.” He called them pio- schools in Indiana and beyond.” attend the liturgy. He went on to say that he neers of the Church’s presence and He told of his appreciation for the Several sisters commented on Bronze Award enjoyed reading the biography of ministry in what is now the sisters, and all those community the pastoral spirit of the bishop and Rachel Baehl, Clara Chilian, Blessed Basil Moreau, the founder Diocese of Fort Wayne-South members who went before them, his gift for connecting with others. Natalie Cromp, Christine of Holy Cross, and studying the Bend. as women of deep faith and gener- Many expressed the hope that he Gallagher, Laura Magner, Caitlyn history of the diocese, in which the The bishop also spoke of the ous service of Christ and the would come back soon and pledged McMahan, Alicia Speer congregations of Holy Cross great contribution the sisters have Church. their continued support and prayer Troop: St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth played a central role. In fact, he made to education in the diocese, In anticipation of the celebra- for the needs of the diocese. Date received: June 11, 2010 14 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JULY 4, 2010 GUEST COMMENTARY BY SUSAN E. WILLS Ella, not enchanted he recent recommendation by a Food and Drug OMMENTARY TAdministration (FDA) advisory panel that the FDA C approve the sale of Ella (ulipristal acetate) as an “emergency contraceptive” was practically a foregone conclusion. I can’t TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. recall the last time the FDA rejected an application for any Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Word length may not exceed 250 words. Address letters to: Today’s new “reproductive health” drug or device — no matter how Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] risky it proved to be for mothers or unborn children. The agency routinely approves drugs and devices to block reproduction that are later found unacceptably dangerous for women — the high-dose estrogen pill, the Dalkon Shield Catholics and intercommunion intra-uterine device, Norplant rods, Depo-Provera shots, nonoxynol-9 and the Ortho Evra patch, to name just a few. As Justin further emphasizes the found in the “Didache” asks God evidence of the level of risk the FDA tolerates in the repro- BY MSGR. MICHAEL HEINTZ importance of what the later tradi- not for private graces for individ- ductive health pharmacopoeia, FDA has not recalled the tion would refer to as “real pres- ual believers, but to gather, pro- patch, despite its link to the deaths of at least 29 apparently ntercommunion, the reception of ence” — the Eucharist is not to tect and safeguard His Church. healthy young women due to blood clots. While some at the Ithe Eucharist in the Catholic be received as ordinary bread and Thus the Eucharist is not only FDA may believe their deaths to be an acceptable trade-off so Church by non-Catholic Christians wine, but as the flesh and blood about uniting individual believers (or reception by Catholics in other of Jesus, who Himself took flesh to Christ through a share in com- that others can avoid pregnancy, the victims’ families no Christian churches) is a very for our salvation. munion, but more fundamentally doubt feel differently. touchy subject. Many Catholics Many Christian denominations about uniting a community of But the yet-unquantified risk to mothers is only part of the who have a non-Catholic spouse do not, in fact, share the same believers together through their problem with Ella. or who have friends of other understanding of the Eucharist communion with Christ in the It is simply false and deceptive to promote Ella as an Christian traditions often perceive which Catholicism holds, teaches Eucharist. “emergency contraceptive” like Preven and Plan B. that an injustice is being perpetrat- and celebrates. Some view com- Based upon this summary of Depending when they are taken relative to ovulation and ed, and that Catholic limitations munion simply as a symbol and what the Eucharist is and what it intercourse, Preven and Plan B may act primarily as contra- on intercommunion are contrary to memorial of what Jesus has done does, it should become more evi- ceptives (by disrupting ovulation, for example), or sometimes the nature of the Gospel’s teaching for us. While such ideas about dent why intercommunion poses a as very early abortifacients (by modes of action that interfere of love and acceptance. Why, symbol and memorial may be problem. When one receives the with the embryo’s movement to the womb or ability to then, are non-Catholics asked not quite well-intentioned, they are Eucharist, she is placing herself in to receive Eucharist at Mass? ultimately insufficient. Catholicism communion of mind and heart implant there). The reasons behind the maintains that the Eucharist is with the Church. It is an act which The reason Ella is far more effective than Preven and Catholic Church’s limitations on more than a symbol: it is a special signifies not only a spiritual union Plan-B (complete failures at the population level!), and the intercommunion are generally kind of sign, which effects or with other members of the reason Ella keeps working five days (or more) after “unpro- misunderstood. Quite often it is brings about what it symbolizes Church, but also a public affirma- tected intercourse,” is that Ella — like its close chemical assumed that only Catholics are (that is, in fact, what the word tion of the beliefs of that commu- cousin RU-486 — blocks progesterone receptors in the uter- morally worthy to receive the sacrament means). Jesus Christ, in nity and a commitment to the ine lining. This destroys the capacity of the mother’s repro- Eucharist, while those who are the words of the Council of Trent practice of the faith as it is experi- ductive organs to produce the progesterone necessary to sup- not Catholic are unworthy (at Session 13, October 1551) is enced and shared by that commu- port the embryo through the first 10 weeks of pregnancy. because they are of another truly present “body, blood, soul nity (recall Justin’s prerequisites). Because Ella is formulated precisely to prevent a newly Christian denomination. This is and divinity,” under the appear- The reception of communion conceived human being from implanting in and receiving not really the case. ances of bread and wine. The Mass by members of a differing The rationale behind the is also more than a memorial meal. Christian denomination cannot be nutrition from the uterine lining, or to disrupt the process if it Catholic Church’s limitations on It is a re-presentation of the a sign of unity among those has begun, the American Association of Pro Life intercommunion is not based upon Paschal (from the Greek word for believers when, in fact, signifi- Obstetricians & Gynecologists properly calls Ella an embry- moral or religious superiority. Easter) Mystery: all the power and cant differences in belief and ocidal drug. There are many believers — promise of Christ’s life-giving practice remain between And, as Cardinal Daniel DiNardo pointed out in his June Presbyterians, Lutherans, death and resurrection are made Catholics and those of other 17 letter to the FDA: “Millions of American women, even Methodists, Episcopalians, Baptists present and available to us through Christian traditions (not to men- those willing to use a contraceptive to prevent fertilization in and others — who are perhaps the celebration of the Eucharist. tion the differences among the various circumstances, would personally never choose to morally or religiously better But doctrinal differences regarding Protestants and Christians of the have an abortion. They would be ill served by a misleading Christians than nominal Catholics. the Eucharist are not the sole reformed tradition themselves). campaign to present (Ella) simply as a ‘contraceptive.’ ” But that is not what is at stake in obstacle to intercommunion. Eucharistic Communion would As used in animal studies, Ella killed rat, rabbit and mon- intercommunion. The Catholic dis- We need to look at what the then be a countersign: it would cipline of not practicing intercom- Eucharist signifies and effects signify a unity which does not key embryos, and caused severe congenital defects in munion is based upon a theology (does) in order to understand pre- (yet) exist among these embryos whose gestational age was advanced when Ella was of the Eucharist: what it is, what it cisely why intercommunion is, in Christians. This lack of unity is administered. This is an important point. In all three major signifies and what it effects. actuality, a countersign to the an unhappy reality, but a reality clinical trials in women, some women were later found to It is clear from the New Eucharist itself. nonetheless. have been pregnant before the intercourse for which they Testament and early Christian lit- Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274) Praying publicly with sought “emergency contraception.” In addition, trials have erature that the celebration of the teaches that the ultimate end Christians of other denominations shown that Ella fails to kill the newly conceived human Eucharist, the breaking of the (what he calls the res) of the (particularly through services of embryos in about 2 percent of cases. The survivors may then bread, was part and parcel of the Eucharist is the building up and the Word) can be a rewarding and face severe congenital anomalies. Lastly, Ella has been new-born Church’s self-under- strengthening of the unity of the beautiful ecumenical venture. detected in maternal tissues 14 days after taking the drug, so standing. In Luke’s description of Church. The grace particular to But sharing Eucharistic children conceived during that period also could be deformed the first Christian community the Eucharist is to draw commu- Communion with other Christians (found in Acts 2:43-47), it is clear nicants into greater unity in the would be a misuse of what the or killed by the drug. that the common life, prayer and Body of Christ, the Church, by — Eucharist is meant both to signify The FDA must drop the fantasy that Ella is contraception, the Eucharist were the mainstay at the same time — signifying and effect. So while we must and reject Ella in order to safeguard the lives and health of of the infant Church; that link that unity. strive for greater unity among all children exposed to this poison pill. between community life and the The Eucharist, simply put, is Christians, we should realize that Eucharistic celebration is not both a sign and source of unity in the limitations on intercommu- insignificant. the Church. This notion is neither nion are based not upon inequali- Justin Martyr, a convert to new to Aquinas nor unique to ty or elitism (political and social Christianity writing about 60-70 him. An ancient Christian docu- categories), but rather are rooted years after the Evangelist Luke, ment called the “Didache” (com- in the very nature of what the lays down three prerequisites for piled around A.D. 110, just a gen- Eucharist is and what it does. admission to Eucharistic eration or so after the New Susan Wills is assistant director for Education and Outreach, Communion: Baptism; accep- Testament texts) contains what is Msgr. Michael Heintz, PhD, is the rec- USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities. To learn more about tance of basic Christian doctrine; arguably the more ancient tor of St. Matthew Cathedral, the bishops’ pro-life activities, go to www.usccb.org/prolife. and a moral lifestyle. Eucharistic Prayer. The prayer South Bend. JULY 4, 2010 COMMENTARY 15 CATEQUIZEM Off the grid, out of the grind By Dominic Camplisson Every June the Catequiz’em commemorates D Day. “Are you tweeting from Social networks like Twitter Palestine?” and Facebook are challenging our 1.David was the greatest of these It was a harmless question notion of public and private. TWENTY a.kings of Israel popping up in my inbox, and I Their default setting is public; had already begun typing my you have to take action to make SOMETHING b.gods of the Hittites Twitter handle, eager to pick up a it private. The assumption is yes, c.leaders of the Gazan nobility few more followers, when I green light, go. paused to consider the offer I was Saying no requires a deliber- 2.The Decapolis were as the names suggest about to make. Did I really want ate stance. But it’s a healthy one. CHRISTINA CAPECCHI a.ten tribes of Israel to chronicle my Holy Land trip You must say no to some things b.ten cities via Twitter? Did the fact that I in order to say yes to others. phone so I can experience the c.ten lepers could access an iPhone mean I A tweet may be just 140 char- spiritual joy St. Therese of should? Did I actually see myself acters, but it’s long enough to Lisieux once described. “For me 3.This servant of the Lord survived a lion’s den tweeting “at Church of the Holy interrupt a thought or a prayer. prayer is a surge of the heart,” a.David b.Daniel c.Dismas Sepulchre, reflecting on Jesus’ And those are the little moments she said. “It is a simple look crucifixion?” that allow for the big ones that towards heaven. It is a cry of 4.The Israelites wandered here for 40 years,even though in the Sinai it is fairly small I stopped mid-sentence. bring us to our knees. recognition and of love.” Something about tweeting on I’m saying yes to silence, to I’m proud to take a break from a.the desert a pilgrimage feels wrong, con- emptiness, to the absence of it all a habit that shortens, if not elimi- b.the Diaspora trary to the purpose. To tune in I — a mode that doesn’t come nat- nates, the line between perceiving c.the Delian Empire must log off. To open my eyes I urally to wired young adults. I’m and publishing. I’m pleased to must still my fingers. going to the Holy Land to see the give a little less to a force that 5.This daughter of Jacob and Leah was half brother to Dan.Her mistreatment by I’ll have ample opportunity to bigger picture and the higher keeps demanding more. This Schechem leads to the Israelites seeking and getting revenge. relay the experience when I ground. I’m hoping to capture spring Twitter unveiled a tracking a.Deborah b.Dolores c.Dinah return. I might as well give sights and smells that linger, tool that pins an exact location to myself the 15-hour flight home lending new meaning throughout each tweet. When I was invited as a buffer between seeing and the year to old readings. 6.Another name for the Ten Commandments sharing. I’m planning to turn off my CAPECCHI, PAGE 16 a.Decalogue b.Diaspora c.Discipline We find God in Jesus 7.A title for certain religious a.Dom b.Dum c.Doot provides the next reading. In it means respect one for another. It THE proclaims Jesus to be the Lord and also assumes that each person has 8.Tradition ascribes the name Dismas to this man the Christ. (Christ is not a name reason and potentially strength. a.the son of Joseph, half brother to Jesus SUNDAY but a title. It means the select of This is fully within the historic b.the good thief crucified with Jesus God, chosen to be the Redeemer.) Catholic concept of human nature c.the centurion at the cross, who said,“truly this is the Son of God” Also, the epistle makes the and of the identity of each person. GOSPEL strong point that God’s love is for No world tradition eclipses the 9.These ultimately fled into swine,which leapt off a cliff (don’t try this at home) MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION all. Catholic respect for the individual St. Luke’s Gospel supplies the person. No theology the Catholic a.Dijns b.Dukobars c.demons last reading. Already Jesus is mak- belief in the worth, and potential, ing plans to announce the Good of each person. 10.The most solemn feast in the Jewish calendar,Yom Kippur,is also known as the 14th Sunday in News far and wide. The crucifix- Respecting another, and realiz- a.Day of Atonement ion and Resurrection have not yet ing personal potential, in the moral b.Dies Irea Ordinary Time occurred, but the Lord even now is sense, is the chore. Original sin c.Dives in Misericordia arranging for all people to be rec- has made us all nearsighted and Lk 10:1-2, 17-20 onciled with God and to find insecure. We are limited, near- This Sunday, July 4, 1776, is God’s peace and life. Jesus sends sighted and afraid, in spiritual mat- 11.Used to describe certain religious orders “discalced’simply means the greatest of American holidays, 72 disciples, in pairs, to distant ters as well as other considera- a.celibate recalling the day in Philadelphia places. All is in God’s plan. All are tions. b. vowed when the founders declared the in God’s love. As a spiritual consideration, c.shoeless independence from Britain of what Jesus instructs the disciples to God has not abandoned us to our was to be the United States of carry no provisions. God will pro- plight. He enters our lives and our 12.The “diskos”is the paten used in this liturgy America. It is more than a memo- vide for them. They must focus world. How? He gave us Jesus, so a.Byzantine rial about the structure of govern- their intentions upon their holy wonderfully extolled by Paul. b.Ordo of Vatican III ment. It celebrates personal free- mission of representing Jesus, not In a word, we need God. We c.Vulgate dom, and beyond, that human dig- upon their earthly needs. find God in Jesus. If we set our nity. The Lord also warns that many sights on God, as persons or as a As was the case with Father’s will not accept these delegates nation, we will overcome our near- 13.The Divine Comedy which focuses on theological themes was written by Day, the Liturgy of the Word was from God. Those who rebuke God sightedness and fear and truly a.Bruni D’Angelo prepared for the Universal Church, cannot be coerced to do otherwise. reach our potential, of building a b.Dante Alighieri although few parishes this week- This is their freedom, but also their society worthy of humans, and of c.Danton Robespierre end will ignore Independence Day. ignorance. Nevertheless, those finding eternal life ourselves. Nevertheless, in the liturgy, the who turn away from God and 14.Doctor Angelicus (Angelic doctor) is a title of first reading is from the third sec- spurn God’s redemption bring a.Thomas Aquinas tion of Isaiah. The three sections doom upon themselves, not as of this book, so favored over the divine revenge, but as simple con- READINGS b. Dante years by pious Jews as well as sequence. Sunday: Is 66:10-14c Ps 66:1-7,16,20 c.St.Dominic devout Christians, saw a great Gal 6:14-18 Lk 10:1-12,17-20 sweep of Hebrew history, from Reflection Monday: Hos 2:16,17c-18,21-22 Ps 15.A dogma is before the Babylonian conquest, 145:2-9 Mt 9:18-26 a.a pet of a pope through the exile of many Jews to Signing the Declaration of Tuesday: Hos 8:4-7,11-13 Ps 115:3-6, b.a type of collar Independence in Philadelphia on Babylon, the imperial capital, and 7ab-8,9-10 Mt 9:32-38 c.a firm teaching finally to the Jews’ return to their July 4, 1776, has come to repre- sent the great statement in this Wednesday: Hos 10:1-3,7-8,12 Ps ancestral home. 16.Diptychs are The return was bittersweet. society that human freedom is 105:2-7 Mt 10:1-7 Poverty and despair stalked the essential for, and integral to, every Thursday: Hos 11:1-4, 8c-9 Ps a.female deacons in the Byzantine Church land. Cynicism, at best, must have person. However, human freedom 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16 Mt 10:7-15 b.folding sets of two sheets of leaves attached on one side been everywhere. Where was God does not mean license. Indeed, our Friday: Hos 14:2-10 Ps 51:3-4, 8-9, c.converted Orthodox priests in areas where both liturgies are in all this? The prophet majestical- system, evolved from the events of 12-14, 17 Mt 10:16-23 offered ly reassured the people that if they July 4, 1776, cherish laws to pro- Saturday: Is 6:1-8 Ps 93 1-2, 5 Mt ANSWERS: are faithful, God will sustain them. tect rights as well as liberties. 10:24-33 1.a, 2.b, 3.b, 4.a, 5.c, 6.a, 7.a, 8.b, 9.c, 10.a, 11.c, 12.a, 13.b, 14.a, 15.c, 16.b The Epistle to the Galatians Putting all this in balance 16 COMMENTARY JULY 4, 2010 The secret of silence SCRIPTURE SEARCH o you want to reduce the buzzing insects swarming around amount of times you lose our brains. There is an array of Gospel for July 4, 2010 Dyour temper with your astounding beauty in the simple Luke 10:1-12, 17-20 kids? Do you want to create more world of our own neighborhood, EVERYDAY satisfying, relaxed and lighthearted our own family, our own home, Following is a word search based on the Gospel conversations with your spouse? but we need silence to see it. reading for the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Do you want to be able to hear and Silence calms the soul. It is the CATHOLIC thus follow God’s personal direc- blank page we need ultimately not Cycle C: lessons on preaching in Gospel in the world. tion for your life? Do you want to just for peace but to create great THERESA A. THOMAS Words can be found in all directions in the puzzle. be happier, more peaceful? Then works of art, and song and beauti- quarantine yourself from the world ful daily living. APPOINTED SEVENTY-TWO IN PAIRS for a little bit each day and redis- Silence allows the mind to While silence is something we HARVEST ARE FEW LAMBS cover the value of silence. empty, to release troubles and con- usually must seek, sometimes it is WOLVES SANDALS GREET NO ONE Silence helps us regroup. cerns and discover solutions to forced upon us. This past week a PEACE DESERVES STREETS Rethink. Reconsider. Take a mini- problems. If it is important to fill storm ravaged through South DUST CLINGS OUR FEET vacation, if only in our own minds. our minds with good and holy Bend. It left many in the area, SODOM DEMONS SATAN including us, without electricity or It helps us to practice patience and thoughts and ideas — and it is — LIGHTNING SCORPIONS NAMES think before we speak. It helps us it is equally important to have water for four days. The lack of keep our focus and better handle room for them. Room is created by water required us to haul in water the daily drip, drip, drip of chal- silence. from outside sources for each flush HARVEST PEACE lenges and hectic thoughts that are Children need this silence too, of the toilet and hand washing. inevitable in modern living. although they may not know it. It’s This was challenging. However, a Often, in our busy lives of important to show them the calm- neat thing happened with this JNL IGHTN I NGS experience too. Additional peace working, raising children, striving ing fruitfulness of silence so they OASHCHARVEST to be good wives and husbands, will make it part of their daily life presented itself. mothers and fathers, daughters and as they grow up and leave our care. One evening my husband set up WRP AH T DUS T E R a lantern on the back patio, along sons, sisters and brothers and I have learned many things TEEPNBANENME friends, we find ourselves simply from my mother, but one especial- with a few citronella candles, and moving from one task to the next. ly important gem is to provide while our daughter read nearby, YFASODOMLLAE my husband and I conversed softly We are very good at “doing” but quiet in the middle of the day for TECSR I APN I NT maybe not so good at just “being,” everyone. Babies nap during the amidst the backdrop of ... nothing. and this shows up in our relation- day. Toddlers might too. But in our It was quite renewing. NWE K P J N L AMB S If you carve time out for silence ships with others. We’re short. house, the period after lunch was EOURFEETSESG Curt. Frazzled. We don’t mean to and is a time for “quiet.” Toddlers every day, I’m not saying you will be, but it’s the modus operandi and through teens can nap, or read, or never lose your temper again, or VWOLVESDEJAN result of busyness and a hurried, draw, or simply sit quietly and that you will immediately know ECNDSNOMEDT I harried life. We can’t help the think. Everyone comes from this God’s will for your life. However, over-stimulation that assaults our more relaxed and refreshed. I will I do guarantee that when you com- SEVRESEDHPAL senses, but we can determine that also tell you too, lest you think our mit to finding some quiet every we can still have peace. Silence home is always the pinnacle of day, your life will improve, GREETNOONENC because silence is the beginning of every day is the answer. monastery-like tranquility, that © 2010 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com God rarely speaks to people there are some hectic days when finding peace, finding purpose and audibly like He did to Moses, but loudness looms and a flurry of ultimately finding God. He speaks all the time to every one conversations and activities threat- of us, quietly, gently. We have to en my mood and peace, and I run have silence to hear Him. An to the nearest bathroom, yes bath- office message. Do you know amazing amount of creative ideas room, to grab the only silence I Theresa Thomas, is the mother of how good that feels? Do you flow through our minds daily, but can find. We often have to seek nine children and wife of David. CAPECCHI know how rarely I use that fea- we have to have silence to notice silence because it will generally E-mail her at TheresaThomas CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 ture? those ideas or they are just like not impose itself on us. [email protected] I’m inspired by my uncle Mike, who went off the grid for to activate it, I didn’t have to two weeks last fall to serve as the think twice. Thanks but no keeper of a historic lighthouse. thanks. He watched birds soar across Indiana Knights announce new officers Many others, evidently, feel sunsets, playing his flugelhorn differently. Location-based appli- into the glassy water. Sans elec- he Indiana Knights of cations like Foursquare are grow- tricity and Internet, he attuned his Columbus installed new ing in popularity. body to nature’s rhythms. Tofficers on July 1. Personally, I’d rather go off Uncle Mike is going back Every year at the state conven- THE INDIANA KNIGHTS the grid, as they say. I’m not again this fall, and he’s planning tion held in Indianapolis, dele- BY BOB HARTENSTEIN keen on that kind of accessibility. to pack even lighter. He knows gates nominate and elect a new There’s value in traveling lightly how to keep the light burning. leadership team to guide the state — no footsteps or footnotes. fraternal organization for a one- I’m seeking the kind of dis- year term. summer meeting to be held July 9- The Knights of Columbus is covery that comes with disap- 11 at the Holiday Inn in Terre open to all practical Catholic gen- To head the state family is pearing. After all, Jesus needed Christina Capecchi is a freelance Haute. State district deputies, tlemen over the age of 18. Father Thomas Gawlick, from Council 40 days (in a desert I’ll soon writer from Inver Grove Heights, directors and chairmen newly Michael J. McGivney in New 541 in Terre Haute. Next in line see!). So I’m packing my suit- Minn. She can be reached at appointed will be installed in their Haven, Conn., founded the Knights and to hold the post of state secre- case and preparing an out-of- www.ReadChristina.com. tary will be Thomas Axon, from new leadership positions. in October of 1881. Membership in Council 6923 in Fishers. The weekend will consist of the Knights means solidarity with Following Axon as state treasurer training sessions for new district our bishops and priests. Knights is Lawrence Fluhr of Council 8080 deputies, Mass at Gibault School have vowed to be defenders of in Corydon. Filling the position of in the convocation center and a country, family and faith, and have advocate and new to the state fam- banquet. often been referred to as the “right ily of officers is Scott Cunningham The Knights of Columbus is the arm of the Church.” Visit of Council 12387 in Carmel. largest Catholic, family, charitable, Indiana Knights of Columbus Ronald Doxsee from Council 1631 fraternal organization in the world. can be reached at will fill the post of state warden Recently the supreme council, www.indianakofc.org for more TodaysCatholicNews.org for and the new state chaplain is located in New Haven, Conn., information about the many areas Father Stephen Jarrell of announced membership in the of activity and contacts for mem- Greencastle. Father Jarrell is from Knights exceeding 1.8 million bership. off-week publications’ Council 6989. The immediate past members. Councils have been state deputy is Stephen Ziemba of chartered in Canada, Mexico, Hammond, Council 3631. Guatemala, Panama, Dominican Bob Hartenstein is the director of columnists and reflections As the term begins, Tom Republic, Cuba, Philippines, Guam communications for the Indiana Gawlick announced the upcoming and recently Poland. Knights of Columbus. JULY 4, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 17 FIFTEENTH ANNUAL ANCILLA COLLEGE GOLF TOURNAMENT TEES OFF The 15th annual Ancilla College Golf Tournament teed off on Monday, June 14, at the Plymouth Country Club, with 40 teams taking part in the festivities to help raise money for the school. The tournament, which followed a four-person Florida scramble format, raised nearly $21,000 for the annual fund that is pledged to support student Sports grants and scholarships. Saint Joseph’s girls’ tennis team takes state championship BY SUSAN LIGHTCAP fewer courts contributed to the With a second-place finish this 12-hour final. year, one would like to believe Saint Joseph’s number 1 and that their senior year they are des- SOUTH BEND — The welcom- number 2 singles players, Alaina tined to take the top spot. After ing home gathering may have Roberts and Jessica Rink, both all, that is what this tennis team is been small, but the excitement pulled out three set wins over all about ... believing. and enthusiasm for the newly previously unbeaten opponents. crowned state champions was After the victory, Rink was anything but trivial. quoted, “We believed we could A June 5 state tournament that do this and yet I still can’t believe became a 12-hour marathon and a we did it!” The Saint Joseph’s High School ride home from Indianapolis that Both number 1 and number 2 tennis team poses for a team was delayed by storms and strong doubles had easy wins. Number 2 photo, showcasing the state winds placed the team’s arrival at Abby Watkins and Kayle Sexton Saint Joseph High School at 2 won 6-0, 6-4, while the number 1 championship trophy they won a.m. Sunday morning. An duo Elle Harding and Bridget June 5. exhausted but exuberant tennis Veldman took a 7-6 (3), 6-2 vic- SUSAN LIGHTCAP team made the last several miles tory. of their trip with an escort of four Although they gave Saint Joe police cars. It may have been the a 2-0 lead, there was little oppor- middle of the night but the return tunity to relax. Alaina Roberts, They may not be our children. of the state championship tennis Jessica Rink, and number 3 sin- team was loudly and proudly gles player Darby Mountford all announced with sirens and horns lost their first sets. Roberts com- But we treat them like they are. blaring as they mounted that last mented on what the coach had hill. Neither the hour nor size of been telling them all season: the “crowd” was relevant to the “We’ve been told all along that mpassionate care from our family to yours. celebration, which took place on you can turn things around no the steps of the gym. matter what. Just keep trying.” The team, coaches, parents, The advice of Coach Bill family members, Principal Susan Mountford and Coach Dan Making Daily Deliveries Richter and a few faithful faculty Rogers certainly did not fall on The Family Birthplace offers a warm environment with reveled in the moment. Pictures deaf ears. And this same group of all the amenities you need to make your childbirth were taken with the trophy proud- talented and dedicated players experience as comfortable as possible. ly displayed. will continue to listen to their • Spacious, home-like Labor Suites with sleeper sofas The day was long and the vic- coaches. With no seniors on the • Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit for babies with tory hard-fought. 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From there, he moved his way up through the ranks as junior varsity FORT WAYNE — At midnight on and assistant varsity coach before June 30, Andrew Mark Johns may serving at the helm of the Saints’ have officially retired from the program for 22 years. Under halls of Bishop Dwenger High Johns’ leadership, Bishop School, but he still plans to volun- Dwenger won an amazing 14 sec- teer at his beloved high school. tional titles and three state champi- A Fort Wayne native, Johns onships (1983, 1990 and 1991). attended Queen of Angels School, In addition to the numerous Central Catholic High School and football accolades, the Saints Saint Francis College. Johns, 62, racked up state titles in gymnas- went on to spend the next 40 years tics, girls’ soccer and most recent- in education. ly a 2010 softball banner, while “I always wanted to be a Johns was athletic director. teacher,” Johns admits. “And I did Johns is most proud of the not change my major in college.” many awards’ programs imple- His first teaching assignment mented during his tenure. The sen- was at Most Precious Blood ior plaques is one of these awards. School. Johns spent the 1971-72 “The plaques are a really neat way school year in the Army before a to honor our athletes,” Johns says. six-year stint at St. Charles School. Johns will miss the lifelong He then moved on to Bishop friendships he has made with the Dwenger High School, where he athletes, athletic directors and spent the past 32 years. principals from area schools, but is While at Dwenger, Johns looking forward to his life slowing taught social studies, government PROVIDED BY BISHOP DWENGER HIGH SCHOOL down. and U.S. history before becoming Andy Johns is shown at the golf “The past 40 years have been a the athletic director in 1990. outing held in his honor June 8. blur,” Johns admits. After years of Andy and Kathy Johns were attending nightly sporting events married 36 years ago at Queen of employed and lives in Nevada. after working all day, Johns plans Angels Church. They are members The Johns’ have a part-time pet, to “take time to smell the roses,” of St. Charles Parish and have Violet — Meghan’s dog. They golf and enjoy yard work. three grown children. Amy, 33, keep the dog while Meghan “One year has rolled into the followed in her father’s footsteps works. next for so long, but I never felt and teaches at St. Charles. Johns began his illustrious like I was punching a time clock Meghan, 31, is a nurse in Fort coaching career starting with the and have found it very satisfying,” Wayne and Mark, 26, is self- freshman football team at Bishop he says. LONA PRITCHARD Robert J. Ueber, DDS Annie Shank, a junior at Bishop Luers High School, Prepare your finished third in the 1,600-meter run at the State home for the •Family Dentistry Track and Field Finals at Indiana University on upcoming GENERAC STORM GENERATORS •Orthodontics June 4. On her way to this achievement was a first SEASON Sales & Service •TMJ Treatment place at the SAC City Track Meet, a second at sec- Call Mitch Steffen •Cosmetic Dentistry tionals, second at regionals and she was chosen All- with an Parishioner, SAC. “My goal this year was to be in the top five. 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Box 11169, Goshen St.John Bosco 94, Christ the King Fort Wayne 46856; or e-mail: [email protected]. Events that require an admission charge William T.Tichenor, 62, St.John the Evangelist or payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please Bryan C.Tiede, 49, Louis J.Nyers, 77, St.John Bosco St.Jude call our advertising sales staff at (260) 456-2824 to purchase space. Granger Decatur Thomas J.Roggeman Antonio J.Lacopo, 54, Jeffery A.Bechinski, 45, II, 47, St.Pius X Holy Cross Knights plan fish fry crafts, songs, stories and games, For information, call Sis Kintz St.Mary/Assumption Fort Wayne — The Knights of while children entering grades 5- (260) 547-4300 or Ann Callow Ralph E.Brennan, 86, John J.Cholaj, 91, Columbus Council 451, 601 6 learn the commandments (260) 724-3966. Elkhart St.Pius X Holy Cross Reed Rd., will have a fish fry on through sports drills. Fourth Michael A.Cosentino, Huntington Patricia Aranowski, 81, Friday, July 2, from 5 to 7:30 graders are eligible for either the Hidden treasures rummage sale 74, St.Vincent de Paul p.m. The cost is $7 for adults, $3 craft program or the sports camp. Bristol — A hidden treasure rum- Sister Gertrude Salitrik, Holy Cross for children 12 and under. Fish, Fort Wayne OLVM,Victory Noll No fee is required, though a mage sale will be at St. Mary of the Maria Dudka, 86, two sides and beverage are donation of $2 per day is sug- Annunciation hall, 411 W. Vistula, James Galuoppo, 80, Mishawaka St.Adalbert included. gested. For questions call the Friday, July 9, and Saturday, July St. Peter Henrietta E.Fox, 93, Religious Education Office at 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donald H.Nagy, 69, Alice M.Shank, 91, St. Bavo Knights plan fish fry (574) 293-8071. St.Matthew Cathedral South Bend — The Knights of St.Therese Parish Festival and Polka Mass Joseph G.Dean, 49, Columbus Council 5521, 61533 Joan G.Palfi, 88, Garden Walk planned for St. Mary’s South Bend — Our Lady of James F.Centlivre, 61, St. Bavo S. Ironwood Dr., will have a fish Decatur — The Women of St. Hungary, 829 W. Calvert St., will Our Lady of Hungary St.Charles Borromeo fry on Friday, July 2, from 5-7 Mary’s Garden Walk will take have a parish festival and Polka William Embry, 70, p.m. Adults $7.50, children (5- Leo F.Chmiel, 90, place on Sunday, July 11, from Mass Saturday, July 17, from 4- Bruce Dunbar, 61, Queen of Peace 12) $3. Chicken strips for $7.50 Our Lady of Hungary 12:30-5 p.m. Rain or shine. The 10 p.m. The 5 p.m. Mass will be St.Vincent de Paul and shrimp for $8.50 will be Decatur walk will feature six a Polka Mass. Hungarian food, Shirley A.Hiner, 71, Albert E.Torok, Sr., 83, available. unique home gardens, plus the Hispanic food, soul food, a bake Betty C.Elder, 77, Queen of Peace St.Matthew Cathedral beautiful gardens at St. Mary's sale, tips, raffles and kids’ games Queen of Angels Catholic Daylight Jamboree Church, 414 W. Madison St. will be offered. Live music by Emiel J.Van Vooren, 87, Mary K.Biebuyck, 91, Elkhart — St. Vincent de Paul Tickets are $6 for adults, $3 for Will Smaka and his Polka Band, James C.Spieth, 58, St. St. Bavo Corpus Christi Church, 1108 S. Main St., will students and children 12 and starts at 6 p.m. For information Joseph Hessen-Cassel Monroeville have a week-long summer chil- under, free. Tickets can be pur- call (574) 255-1906. Edward A. Everett, Jr., dren’s program, the Catholic chased at The Grainery, Heller’s Carol J.Murphy, 80, Donald A.Smith, 82, St. 101, St.Anthony de Daylight Jamboree, July 12-16 Nursery, Ritters Flowers and Antioch youth Mass with Bishop Queen of Angels Rose of Lima from 9-11:30 a.m. Participants Gifts, West End Restaurant and Padua Rhoades presiding Minnie E.Loshe, 82, St. New Haven can register at the parish. This after church at the parish. Tickets Mishawaka — Bishop Kevin C. Babette A.Crowe, 65, year’s theme is Kids on Target – Elizabeth Ann Seton Raymond G.Ehinger, can also be purchased the day of Rhoades will be the celebrant at St.Matthew Cathedral Living the Ten Commandments. the walk at each of the garden 85, St.John the Baptist the Antioch youth Mass, Sunday, Donald L.Ulman, 66, Children entering preschool sites. A raffle with garden items Walter J.Kaczorowski, July 18, at 7 p.m. at St. Bavo St.Joseph Hessen- Notre Dame through grade 3 can learn about donated by local businesses or Church. Praise and worship 100, St.Casimir Cassel Sister M.Christian the commandments through parishioners will also be offered. music will begin at 6:30 p.m. Koch, CSC, 80, Our Elgin W.Nowacki, 92, Charlotte M. Lady of Loretto St.Adalbert Cornacchia, 86, Most Precious Blood Roanoke Florian J.Zmyslo, 87, St. Thom W.McNamee, Adalbert Robert V.Bobay, Sr., 87, 24, St.Joseph St.Vincent de Paul "&&($% !#)#'%* 0 /%$-,(.%A ++(+,#), +BJ -7<136 !=C +-2) 7A /< #?C/: (>>=@BC<7BG #;>:=G3@ Visit www.diocesefwsb.org for a complete calendar. 20 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JULY 4, 2010 Carmelite Conference Celebrates 25th anniversary at Saint Mary’s College This spiritual ambivalence BY CATHERINE M. ODELL plagued Teresa, he said, until “they brought this statue of the scourged NOTRE DAME — For 25 years Christ into the convent. She fell straight, Carmelites and those down on her knees and said, “I’m attracted to Carmelite spirituality not getting up until I’m healed.” have been gathering at Saint “She got up and a few years Mary’s College at Notre Dame for later, she was reforming Carmel. the June summer conference on Her life was changed. She became Carmelite spirituality. single-hearted and single-minded. But the 2010 event, held June She never said what happened to 16-20, may have been more like a her in that experience. I am guess- large family reunion. There were ing that she saw in that statue that clusters of people updating each this (Christ’s suffering and death) other, plenty of good food, laugh- was done out of love for her. The ter, shared family stories and Carmelite women from around the country got to know one another at PHOTOS BY CATHERINE ODELL realization struck her that she was favorite music, such as the “Salve the four-day Carmelite Conference at St. Mary’s College, June 16-20. Father John Welch, popular loved and that this was something Regina” traditionally sung to close Carmelite author and theologian that was done for her.” Carmelite prayer. Even tentative event each June were Carmelite of the two major branches of the at the Washington Theological “St. Teresa of Avila discovered first timers at the seminar seemed teachers Daniel Chowning, Kevin Carmelite order. Union, is a member of the that she was desired, loved and to feel welcomed as “part of the Culligan, Constance FitzGerald, In fact, Father Maccise, a the- Carmelites of the Ancient valued by God,” Father Welch family.” This year’s conference Kieran Kavanaugh, Patrick ologian, suggested that the Observance. He spoke at one of concluded. “Teresa said that Jesus focus was “Carmel’s Quest for the McMahon, Steven Payne, Vilma Carmelite order, which dates from the 17 workshops offered at the accepts us where we are in our Living God.” Seelaus, and John Welch. the Middle Ages, might now have Conference. life. Our challenge is to accept Dr. Keith J. Egan, a professor This year’s conference lay and a special and growing mission for that acceptance — and it’s hard of theology emeritus at Saint religious participants, Egan the Church and world. Within the main Carmelite branch, the to accept it.” Mary’s College and the founder of explained, were mostly from the last 25 years, he noted, the Carmelites of the Ancient Accepting and exploring that the Carmelite summer gathering, U.S., but also from England, Japan Carmelite charisms — prayer and Observance. Father Welch said love of God, understandably, is told the group that a record num- and the Philippines. Hands proudly contemplation — have been high- that for 20 years St. Teresa of the work of a lifetime. Still, the ber of religious and lay people — shot up when Egan, a Third Order lighted in remarkably dramatic and Avila herself was “at sea” — or chance to gather with so many over 250 — had come to the 25th Carmelite and a Forum member, global ways. lost — when it came to prayer. who are happily exploring God’s anniversary celebration, “Carmel’s asked how many had attended the People are deeply moved when Teresa, Father Welch said, love was clearly a four-day joy Quest for the Living God: A first Carmelite gathering in 1985. they learn about Teresa’s own couldn’t seem to commit herself to for conferees. Conference of the Carmelite Carmelites do indeed treasure struggles with prayer, pointed out prayer and a deeper relationship “Carmel,” as Father Welch Family and Friends.” their spiritual tradition, agreed the Carmelite Father John Welch, a with God. “When she was with the summed it up, “is about having For the first event, Egan had first plenary speaker for the con- speaker at one of the seminar’s 17 things of God, she wanted to be an interior life.” And that interior invited a core group of Carmelite ference, Father Camilo Maccise, a workshops. Fathr Welch, a popular with the things of the world. When life is what people around the scholars and leaders he named the native of Mexico and the former Carmelite author and theologian at she was with the things of the world need more than ever. Carmelite Forum. Faithfully con- superior general of the worldwide the Washington Theological world, she wanted to be with the tinuing to share and teach at the order of Discalced Carmelites, one Union, is a member of the other things of God.” BOOK OF THE MONTH CLUB This month’s featured selection: “No Turning Back: A Witness to Mercy” By Donald Calloway, MIC Reviewed by Kay Cozad Calloway himself was so immersed in his own turbulent The beauty life that he was unable to embrace the grace of this new of Calloway’s “No Turning Back: A Witness to Mercy,” by Donald family. tale is his Calloway, priest of the Congregation of Marians of the With no apparent guidance or influence, the young admission that Immaculate Conception (MIC) is Today’s Catholic’s Calloway rejected any semblance of law abiding behav- his conver- book of the month selection. ior, even after his mother and stepfather converted to sion is ongo- Have you ever wondered what sort of personal histo- Catholicism. The young surfer boy, wearing heavy metal ing. He ry a man brings to the priesthood or how he received his T-shirts and long hair, who had no foundation in any believes that calling? Most stories reflect typical boyhood experiences religious tradition, had no knowledge of the Bible and its his mother’s with support and guidance from parents, Catholic reli- truths when his conversion took place. prayers gious and laity. Not so for Donald Calloway, the author The antics of the young rebel, from stealing and lying were final- of this month’s book selection. to failed rehabs and running away from home, fills the ly This engaging autobiographical tome, written in first pages almost to exhaustion. But if the reader stays with answered person, is a difficult book to review, packed as it is with the book, an inspired turn finally clears the path. in his the melodrama of the author’s deviant young lifestyle. It Through all the experiences of deceit, drug and alcohol conversion and is a book that must be experienced. In it Calloway offers abuse, and more, the author’s quest for fulfillment cul- his gratitude for his family’s a detailed account of his own life journey from inno- minates in the truth of the Gospel. support speaks volumes in the final chapters. A final cence to a life of crime and deceit with an intense con- His conversion story is an amazing tale, even with note from the author’s mother will bring a sense of grace version experience thrown into the mix. that compulsive element that pervades this man’s life to any heart. The book closes with color photos from the We first meet the 15-year-old Calloway during a blood. Becoming enthralled with a Catholic book on the author’s life that offer an interesting illustration of his failed attempt to escape the Japanese and military police Blessed Mother he stumbled upon in his parents’ home, painful journey to joy. as they arrest him for robbery in Japan, where he and his Calloway began his journey toward the God who loved military stepfather, mother and younger brother were sta- him in spite of his past. His encounter with the Blessed tioned. The near-unbelievable real-life drama that Mother, the Church and the Eucharist all led him to Questions for reflection unfolds has the reader weaving back and forth through purge his life of reminders of the past. Prayer became Calloway’s misguided youth of drugs, alcohol, heavy foundational in his developing faith and he eventually • Calloway was a callous, long-haired rebel in his metal music and women. investigated several religious orders in hopes of joining a youth. Would you have had the tenacity and patience Early in his youth, following the departure of his bio- fraternity of priests. with him that his mother did? Why or why not? logical father, Calloway and his mother were very close. After much study and service Calloway, now with a • Calloway led a destructive life before his conver- But after his mother suffered another failed marriage to college degree, was ordained into the priesthood of the sion. Can you identify in any way? If so, how did that an abusive alcoholic and a move to California, this Congregation of Marians of the Immaculate Conception keep you from your faith in God? young man became jaded to the possibilities of decent in May of 2003 and continues his ministry of retelling • Calloway’s conversion started with a book but is living. Calloway’s mother finally married a military man his conversion story to audiences that include prisoners, reported to be ongoing. What is your conversion story? who would love her and support her children, though alcoholism conference attendees and more. How has it developed over the course of your life time?