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Parish Story Closes in Medaryville Bishop Timothy Er, the L On collections following natural disasters, The Catholic Moment Page 2. Serving the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana Volume 73, Number 34 October 1, 2017 Final Mass celebrated Sept. 24 at St. Henry Church Bishop Braxton explores issues of racism and inequality By Jesica E. Hollinger The Catholic Moment WEST LAFAYETTE — Listen, learn, think, pray, then act. That was the directive issued by Bishop Edward K. Braxton of Belleville, Ill., during his recent talk on “Social Justice, the Catholic Church and the Black Lives Matter Movement” at St. Thomas Aquinas Church. “Every Catholic knows in the life, death and resurrec- tion of Jesus Christ that all lives do matter,” Bishop Braxton said. Above left: “Howev- Parish story closes in Medaryville Bishop Timothy er, the L. Doherty locks assertion of the doors to St. this univer- By Caroline B. Mooney 1933, was among those in to build it,” Johnson said. sal truth Henry Church in The Catholic Moment attendance. “There were many, many obscures Medaryville “My dad was here from chicken dinners and a lot of the sad MEDARYVILLE — Fifty- way back in the 1800s,” she sweat that went into this after the final truth that five faithful gathered at St said. “I remember the little building. Our parents worked Mass on Sept. people of 24. Above right: Henry Parish here for the wooden church we used to hard for it. My husband and I color often Bishop Those attending church’s final Mass on Sept. have. I wish it was still here.” were the first wedding here in have not Braxton 24. As a high school freshman, 1951. the final Mass been In recent years, the number Johnson and other youth got “My friend and I were gather for a included as a part of ‘all of registered families had up at 4 a.m. to travel to area ‘angels’ and led the First Com- photo on the lives,’” he added. dwindled to 12, with just 15 churches, selling chicken din- munion class up,” she said. “I steps of the “Jesus of Nazareth teach- individuals. ner tickets to raise money for a raised seven kids and they church. (Photos es us the commandment of Mary Johnson, a member of new church building. were all baptized here, by Caroline B. love — we must love God St. Henry since her birth in “So we finally got enough (Continued on Page 8) Mooney) (Continued on Page 4) Respect Life Sunday Respect Life Month is observed every October by the Church in the United States, beginning with Respect Life Sunday, which takes place this year on Oct. 1. These events kick off the U.S. bishops’ 2017-18 Respect Life Pro- gram. The theme for the coming year is “Be Not Afraid” and will be in effect through September 2018. New materials are produced each year to help Catholics under- stand, value and become engaged with supporting the God-given dignity of every person — which naturally leads to protecting the gift of every person’s life. Among this year’s materials are six brochures, available in Eng- lish and Spanish, on these topics: “How to Build a Culture of Life,” “Catholic Considerations for Our Earthly Passing,” “What to Do When a Friend Is Considering Abortion,” “Understanding Con- science,” “Death Penalty: Q & A” and “Top Reasons to Oppose Assisted Suicide.” All the brochures may be found online at the U.S. bishops’ Web site: www.usccb.org. Page 2 The Catholic Moment October 1, 2017 Collections following natural disasters part from other articles in taken up collections. On our part, aid miracle of the loaves and fishes in these pages, it is important to U.S. states and territories is chan- Matthew, Chapter 14. Like those origi- A that you read my personal neled through Catholic Charities USA, nal disciples, we might ask Jesus, support for supply aid where and aid to people and church- “What is so little among so many?” October 1 so many are suffering. es in Mexico and Caribbean And like those disciples, we may learn 26th Sunday With three months left in Islands will flow through to give something and then let God in Ordinary Time hurricane season, we have Catholic Relief Services. Each worry about the outcome. Cycle A Readings: already experienced three storied agency is sponsored by No one agency or government can storms which extensively dam- the United States Conference handle emergencies like we are seeing. aged two U.S. states and many of Catholic Bishops. But each agency that has shareable 1) Ezekiel 18:25-28 island territories that belong to Money and materials can be resources and expertise will increase 2) Philippians 2:1-11 the United States and other directed to the agency of your their power through cooperative 3) Gospel: Matthew 21: countries. There are 3.5 million choice, either directly or action. In helping the helpers to sus- 28-32 U.S. citizens living in Puerto through your parish or the tain their activity, much good can hap- Rico, which is suffering might- diocese. All funds received by pen. Bishop Monday, Oct. 2 ily. Two recent earthquakes in the diocese will be forwarded. To learn about Catholic Charities 1) Exodus 23:20-23 or Mexico have killed hundreds Timothy L. The need is great and our USA, go to https://catholiccharities Zechariah 8:1-8 and displaced homes, churches Doherty offerings seem small by com- usa.org/ 2) Gospel: Matthew 18:1-5, and businesses. parison. Care of people and Information about Catholic Relief 10 The U.S. bishops and local churches will take years. But Services is at https://www.crs.org/ pastors have received many calls rather than think that our offering Tuesday, Oct. 3 about helping, and most parishes have makes no difference, I refer you to the 1) Zechariah 8:20-23 2) Gospel: Luke 9:51-56 Franciscan Health will blessed by Saint Meinrad Wednesday, Oct. 4 host four hiring events at PEOPLE & Archabbot Kurt Stasiak, 1) Nehemiah 2:1-8 its three hospital facilities PLACES OSB. The pilgrimages will 2) Gospel: Luke 9:57-62 in western Indiana. At the begin at 2 p.m. Central events, people will have Time with an opening Thursday, Oct. 5 the opportunity to talk hymn and a short sermon, 1) Nehemiah 8:1-4a, 5-6, with leaders from Fran- followed by a rosary pro- 7b-12 ciscan Health facilities in cession. The services end 2) Gospel: Luke 10:1-12 Lafayette, Crawfordsville with the Litany of the and Rensselaer. Interested Blessed Virgin and a hymn. Friday, Oct. 6 applicants are encour- be accepted for “Being and Speakers and topics for the 1) Baruch 1:15-22 aged to bring copies of Belonging: A Retreat for pilgrimages are: Oct. 1, 2) Gospel: Luke 10:13-16 their resume. The events Separated and Divorced Archabbot Kurt Stasiak, will be held at the follow- Catholics,” to be held Oct. OSB, on “Mary: One Who Saturday, Oct. 7 ing times: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. 6-8 at Fatima Retreat Trusted in the Lord”; Oct. 1) Baruch 4:5-12, 27-29 Thursday, Oct. 5, and 9 House, 5353 E. 56th St., 8, Father Denis Robinson, 2) Gospel: Luke 10:17-24 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Indianapolis. The retreat is OSB, on “Mary, Seat of Oct. 7, at Franciscan open to individuals of all Charity”; Oct. 15, Novice The texts of Scripture Health Lafayette East, faiths. Retreatants are invit- Noel Zamora, OSB, on St. Theodore Guerin 1701 S. Creasy Lane, ed to relax as they journey “Mary Immaculate: Our readings for the Mass for Lafayette (enter through with others, listening to Lady of the Fiat”; Oct. 22, born Ann-Therese Guerin every day of the week are the North Entrance to their stories and exploring Father Tobias Colgan, OSB, on Oct. 2, 1798, in the vil- linked to the diocesan Web site at www.dol-in.org. check in with Human a common loss. The pro- on “Pondering with Mary” lage of Etables in Brittany, Resources); 4 p.m. to 7 gram is intended to help and Oct. 29, Father Julian France. Mother Theodore p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, deepen an understanding Peters, OSB, on “Mother of came to the United States at Franciscan Health of the healing process, Unfolding Mystery.” All from France in 1840 to The Catholic Moment Crawfordsville, 1710 increase a sense of belong- are welcome to attend. For establish a congregation of USPS 403-610 ISSN 1087-2604 Lafayette Road, Craw- ing and help participants more information, call women religious. After a PUBLISHER: fordsville (enter through discover and affirm that Mary Jeanne Schumacher journey of more than three Most Rev. Timothy L. Doherty the Visitor Entrance and God is with them in their during business hours at months, she and her five EDITOR: Jesica E. Hollinger check in at Bonzel Hall); struggles and hope. For 812-357-6501. For updates sister companions arrived and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. more information, call The on the day of the event, at Saint Mary-of-the- ASSISTANT EDITOR: Laurie Cullen Wednesday, Oct. 18, at Pro-Life Family Office of call 812-357-6611. Woods to a dense forest CONTRIBUTING EDITOR: Caroline B. Mooney Franciscan Health Rens- the Archdiocese of Indi- and primitive conditions. COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST: selaer, 1104 E. Grace St., anapolis at 317-236-1586 or The Sisters of Providence From those origins, a Sarah L. Murphy Rensselaer (enter through e-mail dvanvelse@ of Saint Mary-of-the- vibrant congregation was Address all correspondence to: the Main Entrance, and archindy.org.
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