Diocese Calls Men to Vocations — to Be Parochial Vicar for SS

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O cial Appointments The Rev. Juan Arciniegas Diocese Calls Men to Vocations — to be Parochial Vicar for SS. Peter and Paul Parish, Cary, Illinois, effective Friday, Bishop David Malloy Aug. 1, 2014. welcomes two men The Rev. Jhakson A. Gar- into formal candidacy cia — to be Parochial Vicar for the priesthood for for Sacred Heart Parish, Au- the Rockford Diocese rora, Illinois, effective Friday, at a ceremony, July 26, Aug. 1, 2014. at Bishop Lane Retreat The Rev. Hugo Jimenez Center near Rockford. to be Parochial Vicar for — Austin Quick (left) and St. Nicholas Parish, Aurora, Illinois, effective Saturday, Jhonatan Sarmiento Aug. 23, 2014. (right) will continue Given at the Chancery, their seminary July 28, 2014 studies in the fall. (Observer photos by Amanda Hudson) Inside New Candidates Welcomed, Mercy Studied BY AMANDA HUDSON News Editor ROCKFORD—Father Keith Romke listed the many com- mitments of seminarians as one reason for the annual diocesan Follow the seminarian retreat, held July Mazzuchelli Trail 24-27 at Bishop Lane Retreat pgs. 6-7 Center. The school year is fi lled with study, he said, and in the summer the men have parish assignments and run the summer vocation camps. The summer retreat, he explained, is held after the vocations camps and is “an oppor- Running to the Future tunity to rest with the Lord and Bishop David Malloy chats with Rockford Diocesan seminarians at mealtime during the annual retreat for Seasoned Observer, pgs. 8-9 allow Him to fi ll their hearts.” seminarians, held July 24-27 at Bishop Lane Retreat Center near Rockford. This year, Jhonatan Sarmien- ‘Dedicated to and Austin Quick were called to be.” under authority” as heirs to God’ welcomed into candidacy as He said that reminder in- “... work on your joy.” of 2,000 years of grace that seminarians of the Diocese of volves “not a what, but a puts boundaries on the in- Launches — Bishop David Malloy One Rockford during the retreat on who ... Who (is it) that Christ dividuals within the Church is calling you to be?” structure. Diocese, July 26, at a Mass celebrated by Bishop David Malloy. Priesthood is not merely a a particular part of your forma- Jesus “has told us he will One Book In his homily, the bishop set of functions, Bishop Malloy tion, spending at least an hour be with us to the end of the Program spoke of all the things that said. It is “an identity.” each day before the Blessed age,” Bishop Malloy reminded pg. 12 fi lled the summer, even as the He encouraged the men to Sacrament — because (Jesus) them, adding simply, “We love men were anticipating a new use some of their prayer times is real.” and trust the Church.” year of study. to place themselves with the He also told them to “work The retreat master was Fa- Looking back a bit, Bishop Apostles in the Gospel stories. on your joy,” both insisting ther Michael Gaitley this year. Malloy recalled the “good He mentioned the call of An- that “hard moments (can be) He hoped, he said, to commu- sense and feeling of encour- drew to humility, the need for approached with joy or with nicate to the seminarians how agement” experienced at the James and John to begin to see sorrow and bitterness.” People Pope Francis and other recent early summer ordinations of the world from Christ’s per- have more control over how popes insist that “now is the two men to the priesthood and spective, and how some of the they deal with such moments time of mercy” and that it is two as transitional deacons. things Jesus did helped teach than they perhaps realize. “important to give that mes- He called “these ordinations the Apostles to trust him. He called each of them also sage of hope” to the men. and the passing of summer ... The bishop asked the semi- “not to be an angry man,” and He reminded them of the reminders of ... who we are narians to focus on “prayer as to realize that “all of us are Continued on page 15 Three men from Marmion Abbey in Aurora joined Church Addition First Call campers for a morning Mass and discussion, Awaited As Parish July 22, at Bishop Lane Retreat Center. Benedictine Celebrates 150 Years Father Marcos Rivas (center), Brother Theodore Haggerty (right) and Brother Antony Minardi (not pg. 16 pictured) showed a video about life at Marmion, talked about their experiences, then met with small This Issue groups to answer questions. “We are entrusted Bishop Malloy ...... 2 by the Church to pray for the Church,” said Father Headliners ...... 3 Marcos. “That rule (of St. Benedict) that was written Nation/World ...... 4-5 1,500 years ago is lived now in Aurora … When I put Diocesan ...... 6-7, 16 on (these) robes, I am connected with my brothers of all ages.” The trio encouraged the young men Seasoned Observer ...... 8-9 to visit Marmion for a day-trip or for a week to eat, Around the Diocese ...... 10-11 pray and work with the 26 men in the community. Media/Arts ...... 12 The Rockford Diocese’s First Call Retreat is held Faith Forum ...... 13 annually to o er fun and vocational information For the Record ...... 14-15 to young men in 10th grade through college. 2 FRIDAY AUGUST 1, 2014 | The Observer

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Headliners Join Church of Holy Apostles Divine Mercy Tour Aug. 9 MCHENRY—Church of Holy At 2:30 p.m., everyone will Apostles will host a Divine return from the mission fi eld Mercy Tour, Aug. 9. to Church of Holy Apostles for Marian Missionary, Father 3 p.m. exposition of the Blessed Michael Gaitley, will start the Sacrament and Divine Mercy day with a 7:30 a.m. Mass at Chaplet in song with Cecilia the church, 5211 Bull Valley Adams. Road. Confession will be offered at Participants will share cof- 4 p.m., to be followed by 5 p.m. fee, rolls and fruit after the Vigil Mass with Father Gaitley. Mass before heading out to vol- Fellowship will again follow unteer assignments at 8:45 a.m. the Mass. Assignments will be: Sale of inspiration items will  Adoration, begin at 6 p.m., as will the  Door-to-door evangeliza- chance to perform additional tion,  Rosary in the prayer gar- works of mercy:  den near the Adoration Chapel, Feeding the hungry with  Divine Mercy Chaplet at St. Vincent de Paul Food Bin; six area Catholic cemeteries:  Giving drink to the thirsty Church of Holy Apostles; St. with Imabridge Africa water (Photo provided) Mary, McHenry; St. Patrick well project. Attending a conference of the National Catholic Council on Addictions in Naperville, July 15-16, from the churchyard and St. Patrick At 7 p.m., Father Gaitley will Rockford Diocese are (from left) Austin Quick, seminarian; Father Paul White, NCCA Board Chair; Msgr. countryside, McHenry; Christ give a presentation for adults in William Clausen; Father Timothy Seigel; and Rev. Mr. Ervin Caliente, transitional deacon. The theme of the King, Wonder Lake; and St. the main church while Father the conference was “The Joy of Recovery.” On July 15, Msgr. Clausen joined two other long-time NCCA John the Baptist, Johnsburg, Chris Alar leads a youth track members in presenting a panel re ection on the importance of NCCA. On July 16, Father White, along  Visits to nursing homes, at Bell Tower Place. with Guesthouse CEO Denise Bertin and NCCA Episcopal Moderator Bishop Timothy Doherty (formerly and Info: setalla re.org/ a priest of the Rockford Diocese), presented a discussion of new directions for the NCCA.  Visits to homeless. divinemercytour 33rd Polish Fest Aug. 17 DCCW’s 25th International Rosary Aug. 17 ROCKFORD—The Rock- cathedral at 2 p.m., Aug. 17. beads may provide their name, At St. Stanislaus Kostka ford Diocesan Council of Cath- The annual International Liv- phone number, email and lan- olic Women will sponsor its ing Rosary features individuals guage of choice by Aug. 8 to ROCKFORD—St. Stan- as will the parish children’s 25th public recitation of the ro- who serve as “living beads” and Angie Kelly, 815,964-4284 or islaus Kostka Parish will host group, Krakowiaczek, of the sary on a Sunday near the Feast recite the fi rst half of the Hail [email protected]. its 33rd annual Polish Fest, Polish language school. of the Assumption. Mary in English or any lan- Priests, deacons and semi- beginning with a 10 a.m. bilin- A variety of festival foods This year, it will be hosted by guage of their choice. The vari- narians are invited to pray the gual Polish-English Mass, Aug. will be available, including Cathedral of St. Peter, 1243 N. ety of tongues gives the event its Glory Be and the Our Father. 17 at the church. polish sausage and sauerkraut Church St., and the Rockford international fl avor. Volunteers may also leave their In addition to traditional en- from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Deanery Council of Catho- Organizers are looking for name, phone number, email and tertainment and food, the par- Polish pastries and beer will lic Women, in addition to the 53 volunteers to serve as living language of choice with Kelly. ish’s St. John Paul II Cultural also be on sale. R DCCW. beads. A reception in the Fellowship Center will be open to visitors. It will be held indoors at the Those interested in being Hall will follow the rosary. Entertainment will include Games for children and the Julida Boys from West adults, infl atable toys and raf- Bend, Wisconsin, and the For- fl es are to be part of the day. mat Band from Chicago. The Admission is free and much Syrena Polish folk song and of the site at 201 Buckbee St. is dance ensemble will perform, handicapped accessible. Bishop Malloy’s p.m., Mass and Installation of Father Edward Seisser as Public Schedule Pastor, St. Catherine of Siena ROCKFORD — August in Dundee and St. Mary in 2, 10:30 a.m., Mass for Gilberts, at St. Catherine of Silver Jubilee of Sister Marie Siena Church Christine of His Merciful ROCKFORD — August Providence, Poor Clares 10, 7:30 a.m., Sunday Mass, Corpus Christi Monastery Cathedral of St. Peter — NORTH AURORA ELGIN — August 10, 10:15 August 2, 4:30 p.m., Mass a.m., Mass and Installation of and Installation of Father Max Father Andrew Mulcahey as Lasrado as Pastor, Blessed Pastor, St. Laurence Church Sacrament Church ROCKFORD — August 11, ROCKFORD — August 8 a.m., Mass for the Feast 3, 7:30 a.m., Sunday Mass, of St. Clare, Corpus Christi Cathedral of St. Peter Monastery — August ROCKFORD ROCKFORD — August 11, 3, 10 a.m., Mass for Festa 10:05 a.m., Catholic Forum, Italiana on the grounds of WROK 1440AM Boylan Central Catholic High School DEKALB — August 12, 5:30 p.m., Mass and ROCKFORD — August 4, Installation of Father Dean 10:05 a.m., Catholic Forum, Russell as Pastor, St. Mary WROK 1440AM Church ORLANDO, Fla. — MCHENRY — August August 4-6, Convention of 13, 5:30 p.m., Mass and the Supreme Council of the Installation of Father David Knights of Columbus Austin as Pastor, St. Mary DUNDEE — August 9, 4:30 Church 4 FRIDAY AUGUST 1, 2014 | The Observer

Nation / World News in Brief For Some Mideast Catholics, Catholic mask: Italian bishops try to reveal truth behind mafia’s faith Church is Anchor of Hope VATICAN CITY (CNS)—The godfather who stands up for a child’s baptism one day and spends the rest of the week running a brutal BETHLEHEM, West Bank crime ring unfortunately is not the (CNS)—As the death toll in stuff of movies. In southern Italy, Gaza surpasses 1,000, and vio- the Mafia, the ‘Ndrangheta and lent demonstrations in the West other organized criminal gangs Bank leave dead and wounded, still cloak themselves in symbols Christians in the Holy Land of Catholicism, and the region’s find themselves facing harsh bishops have had enough. It’s realities. not that the bishops have just be- At the Church of St. Cath- (CNS photo/Franco Lannino, EPA) gun to act — they have been co- erine, adjacent to Bethlehem’s Police officers arrest Italian Girola- ordinating their anti-mafia work Church of the Nativity, parish- mo Biondino, accused of being a since the 1970s — but they have ioners spoke of the struggle mafia member, and escort him to seen just how deeply tied the (CNS photo/Debbie Hill) July 27. That day, parishes jail in Palermo, Italy, June 23. mafia is to local Catholic cultural The Basha family — Shadi, 12; Hani, 9; Walid , 47; and Jamila, 44, pray throughout the West Bank expressions and how essential during Mass July 27 in the Church of St. Catherine in Bethlehem, West celebrated special Masses for those fake religious ties are to the continued thriving of mafia rela- Bank. Parishes throughout the West Bank celebrated special Masses Gaza, Iraq and Syria. tionships. The bishops of Calabria met in late July to discuss ways for Gaza, Iraq and Syria. “Christ tells us not to use vio- to cut those ties and make it clear to people in their region that lence. We try to raise our chil- Basha, 47. “Both of them (Isra- candles can also be a form of hanging onto a holy card or applauding when a statue of Mary is dren to love each other. Some- el and Hamas) are killing, both protest to the situation, bring- carried past does not make a criminal Catholic. times you lose your mind and of them are violent. The hand ing them spiritual strength feel like you don’t know what of God is up above but Satan is without resorting to violence. In El Salvador, priests work to do, but we pray with our doing his work down below.” “If you do not love your to fight influence of gangs sons at home, and we come to The couple said that at home neighbor, you do not love God,” TONACATEPEQUE, El Salvador (CNS) — Gangs once menaced church every Sunday to keep in they talk to their sons about the he said. The love and hope of this bedroom community on the outskirts of San Salvador; resi- touch with God. It is a safe ha- nonviolent teachings of Chris- Christianity must be kept in dents would lock themselves in their homes after dark. The gangs ven. Violence is not our way,” tianity, keep TV news viewing their hearts, he tells his parish- charged residents extortion — “rent” — to live in Tonacatepeque said Bethlehem resident Jamila to a minimum and spend time ioners, encouraging them to and carried out killings in the community — sometimes attack- Basha, 44, as she arrived at St. going on hikes and walks with “act” but not “react.” ing residents; other times settling scores among themselves in the Catherine’s with her husband them to keep them occupied. He said none of the Catholic streets. “When I first came to the parish seven years ago, there and two sons, ages 9 and 12. In the West Bank village of youth from Jifna was involved was a virtual curfew,” said Father Salomon Perez, pastor of St. “As Catholics, sitting here in Jifna, Father Firas Aridah of St. in the rioting in nearby West Joseph of Flores Parish. “People would arrive on buses after work church really comforts us. We Joseph Catholic Church said he Bank city of Ramallah, which and run to seek refuge in their homes,” he said. Today, a tense are living Jesus on the cross, tries to show his young parish- left eight dead in late July. peace prevails in Tonacatepeque, where the short, soft-spoken we are sharing in the pain of ioners during summer camp “They don’t have to throw Father Perez brought together tattooed gang members and the Jesus, this is the blood of Je- that prayer and moments of si- stones,” he said. “We don’t have community in a negotiated peace five years ago. The truce with sus,” said her husband, Walid lence while lighting memorial to fan the flames (of violence).” local gang leaders has curbed both killings and the crimes committed against ordinary people, in a country with one of highest homicide rates in the hemisphere. Residents now head out after dark, extortions have stopped and the gangs themselves punish Pope Francis talks with members stepping out of line, Father Perez said. Meriam Ibrahim of Sudan, while her husband and two children sit beside her, during a private meeting at the Vatican July 24. Fuel The Fire The Sudanese woman, who was spared a death sentence for converting Fundraiser for from Islam to Christianity and then was barred from leaving Sudan, flew into Rome on Thursday in an Italian government plane.

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Nation / World Archbishop Says Pope to Visit U.S. News in Brief Vatican revising canon law By nancy wiechec 2015 celebration being held in that any official confirmation on abuse penalties, cardinal says Catholic News Service Philadelphia Sept. 22-27. will come approximately six “The pope will be with us the months prior to the event.” VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Church law has procedures and penal- FARGO, N.D. (CNS)—Phil- Friday, Saturday and Sunday of Some Mexican media have ties for dealing with allegations of clerical sexual abuse, but the adelphia Archbishop Charles that week,” he said. cited government officials say- Vatican is working to revise a section of the Code of Canon Law J. Chaput said Pope Francis Jesuit Father Federico Lom- ing a September trip to North to make those norms and procedures clearer and more effective, said the president of the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts. has accepted his invitation to bardi, Vatican spokesman, said America also could include attend the World Meeting of “We want to make this delicate material more accessible, more July 25 Pope Francis has ex- stops in Mexico, but Father Families in the U.S. next year, understandable and easier for bishops to apply,” Cardinal Fran- pressed “his willingness to par- Lombardi said that at this mo- even though the Philadelphia cesco Coccopalmerio, council president, told the Vatican newspa- ticipate in the World Meeting of ment “nothing operational has Archdiocese still had not re- Families” in Philadelphia, and per, L’Osservatore Romano. The cardinal said his office has been begun relative to a plan or pro- ceived official confirmation has received invitations to visit working since 2008 to revise “Book VI: Sanctions in the Church,” a gram for a visit to the United from the Vatican by The Ob- other cities as well, which he is section of the Code of Canon Law. The penalties and punishments server’s deadline, Tuesday. considering. Those invitations States or Mexico. Keep in offered by church law should be applied, he said. If a bishop does Archbishop Chaput made the include New York, the United mind, there is still more than a not react by imposing a punishment on a priest guilty of the crime announcement July 24 before Nations and Washington. year to go before the meeting in of sexual abuse, he said, “in some way that would be, or would giving his homily during the “There has been no official Philadelphia.” seem to be, consenting to the evil committed.” opening Mass of the Tekak- confirmation by the Vatican or witha Conference in Fargo. the Holy See of Pope Francis’ “Pope Francis has told me attendance at the 2015 World that he is coming,” said the Meeting of Families in Phila- archbishop as he invited his delphia,” the archdiocese said GOLDEN FRONTIER fellow Native Americans to the in a statement. “We still expect Sponsored by Catholic Shrine Pilgrimage — Featured Trip — GREECE & GREEK ISLES WITH FR. BARRY HARMON, VANDALIA, ILL. is a nine day trip that features one hotel for the entire trip. Each day we’ll venture out, each night returning to the same base hotel. One day will focus on Athens, the capital city. We’ll also visit Corinth—a focus of the apostle St. Paul. Remember our epistles at Mass beginning: A reading from St. Paul’s Letter to the Corinthians? We’ll be there! Also included is a full day Aegean Sea Greek Isles cruise to 3 islands: Aegina, Poros and Hydra. One evening dinner includes a festive folkloric Greek musical show. Hotels, local

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Diocesan Following the Path of a Pioneer of the

St. Augustine Church

Sinsinawa Mound Mazzuchelli Museum in lower level of Chapel building St. Patrick Church Father Mazzuchelli’s Home

St. Mary Church

Find tour and historical information at www.sinsinawa. St. Michael org/mazzuchelli/mazzuchelli.html Church

Job #: 35221-1 Color(s): BW Size: 4" x 4.75" Bleed?: Y Folded Size: NA Misc: Observer (Observer photos by Amanda Hudson; background by Gary Haugton) Destination Plus Annual Mass to Honor Father Mazzuchelli September 20 & 21, 2014 • Wells Fargo Arena • Des Moines, Iowa Great Time to Tour Area Historical Sites World-Class Speakers: BENTON, Wis.—Every year, also one of several stops on the built 20 church buildings from St. Patrick Parish, here, is the “Mazzuchelli Trail” through Green Bay, Wisconsin, to Iowa Timothy Cardinal Dolan site of a Mass and dinner to northwest Illinois and south- City, Iowa, including both Ga- Bishop Richard E. Pates honor Father Samuel Maz- west Wisconsin. lena parishes in the Rockford Fr. Larry Richards zuchelli. Father Samuel Charles Maz- Diocese. Father Mazzuchelli actually Mario St. Francis Herrera This year the event will be zuchelli (1806-1864), whose Aug. 24. sainthood cause has been for- founded more parish churches Angela Perez Baraquio Grey than St. Junipero Serra, famous Mark Hart Hard to miss at 237 E. Main warded to the Vatican, founded St. in Benton, St. Patrick’s is 30 parishes and designed and for the many missions he start- Immaculée Ilibagiza ed in California. But Father Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow Mazzuchelli is generally un- Tony Meléndez known outside of his tri-state Tom Peterson Midwestern mission territory. Benton is also Father Maz- Steve Angrisano zuchelli’s burial site. And in Benton, visitors can go into the house where he lived and

Doubting Thomas died. Two Sinsinawa Domini- 1602–1603 can nuns are on the site to tell Caravaggio of Father Mazzuchelli’s works. All-Weekend Pass: $25 Adults $15 Student/Youth ChristOurLifeIowa.com 866-319-0616 815.637.7000 | www.RiversideCommunity.com There are also many historic Continued on page 7 The Observer | FRIDAY AUGUST 1, 2014 7

Diocesan Faith — Father Samuel Mazzuchelli Annual Mass to Honor Father Mazzuchelli Great Time to Tour Area Historical Sites From page 6 basilica in Dubuque, Iowa, as Mazzuchelli in 1844. artifacts belonging to Father well as several civic buildings. It is his only church that re- Mazzuchelli at the house, but These plans and papers are well mains as he originally designed even more can be found at represented in the museum. it, in part through the Knights’ Sinsinawa Mound, where he Mass-Day Tours restoration. founded an order of nuns. At Benton, people can visit The Father Mazzuchelli As- For example, there are homi- Father Mazzuchelli’s home sembly 1202 Fourth Degree from noon to 2:30 p.m., and his lies in his clear handwriting Knights of Columbus of Lan- grave site. that he preached to the Indians, caster, Wisconsin, host the an- The annual steak and chicken fur trappers and traders in the nual Mass and dinner at Ben- breast dinner in the church hall, 1850s, when only the bishop of ton, Wisconsin, Aug. 24. after the 3 p.m. Mass, costs Green Bay was a fellow priest Prior to the Mass, visitors $15. Tickets are available in and his nearest colleague. may stop at St. Augustine In the museum at Sinsinawa Church in New Diggings, Wis. advance and at the door. Mound, there are also his Mass From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., they Info: George Burns, 608/965-4517 travel kit and several beautiful will be able to tour the church, — Compiled by Sharon Boehlefeld vestments he wore. designed and built by Father and Amanda Hudson He kept meticulous records of expenditures and designed most of the churches he founded, in- Winnebago County Fair cluding what has become the August 12-17 Burial Site Located in Pecatonica off Father Samuel Mazzuchelli U.S. Route 20 halfway between is buried in the graveyard Rockford & Freeport. (left) of St. Patrick Church in Benton, Wisconsin. It is one Kids 8 & under FREE of several places to stop on the “Mazzuchelli Trail.” For a complete list of events visit www.winnebagocountyfair.com

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By tony carton so we did,” Mida said. “Freeport was our home. family and everyone cares. They talk about the Observer Correspondent We raised our kids here. Coming back here is the teachers interacting with the students and taking uffering became one long best thing we could have done.” a personal interest in their lives. They talk about moment nine years ago when Tim Not only did they come home to the condo- the opportunities to serve their community and and Mida Smith lost their son lences and sympathy of friends and strangers church. Colby. For the extended Smith alike, they’ve been able to help Jenny and other They talk about how they love learning and the family, time did not progress, family members. younger kids talk about their friends and how but instead, only spun round the “We’ve been here to see and help with the they love God. They talk about the Big Dawgs- one center of their pain — their brother, their kids,” she said. “Colby John is our oldest grand- Little Dawgs program at their school and how Shusband and father, their best friend was gone. son. He just turned 16 and is going to be a junior they’ve made friends with older kids and how “It took us a couple years to figure out how we at Aquin. He was 6-years-old when his dad died. important that is to them. could best honor his memory,” said Mida, who It’s been a journey and we are just happy to be Because the family history is tied to the entire still struggles visibly when speaking of her son. here to share their lives.” Aquin Catholic Schools system, the scholarships “He was 33-years-old at the time and had three She said his sisters, Sedona and Chloe also at- go to both high school and grade school students. children ages 2, 4 and 6. He was a successful tend Aquin. “We ask that the applicants write an essay engineer and had his own business. He was very Colby was a distance-runner who regularly about why a Catholic education is important to involved in the community.” competed in marathons and runs in the Freeport them or why they love Aquin,” Mida said. Colby was a graduate of Aquin Central Catho- area. The joy he found running and his unfailing “I wish I had some of those letters to share,” lic Junior-Senior High School and was serving sense of community led the Smith family to cel- Mida said. “It’s amazing.” on the Aquin Catholic Schools council of admin- ebrate his life with an annual run and walk event. The family reads all the essays before turning istration and the St. Mary Parish council when he The funds raised through the activity are given as them over to a scholarship committee that also died. scholarships to young people whose families are looks at each applicant’s family financial situa- “It was such a tragic loss,” his mother said. struggling to get them a Catholic education, an tion before awarding scholarships. Tim and Mida were dairy farmers. They raised easy choice for the family. Funds raised in the 2013 memorial run, along their five daughters and one son on their farm Funds raised go to Aquin scholarships with some other donations allowed the commit- near Freeport. The Smiths have history at Aquin. Tim and all tee to award 20 $500 scholarships this year and They had left the farm and moved to Arkansas, six of the Smith children are Aquin grads. His more than $40,000 since 2010. but sorrow knows no place, and when tragedy father and seven brothers and sisters also gradu- Thomas Fellers and his two sisters are 2013 struck, they returned to Freeport. ated from Freeport’s Catholic school system. scholarship recipients. He will be a junior at “When this all happened, Colby’s wife Jenny Mida said the older kids talk about the fact Aquin this fall and wrote his essay about the told us she needed us to come back and help her, that Aquin is more than just a school, that it’s a advantages of a Catholic education. “I started pre- school at Aquin when I was 3,” Fell- ers said. “Over the years, I’ve learned the importance of caring about each other and the value of one-on-one in- teraction with our teachers.” He said the scholarships awarded his family helped their situation. “It certainly helped take some of the weight off of the tuition,” he said. “I’m planning on going to college and I’m looking to enter the medical field, some sort of medical engineering. I’m looking to stay close to home, but at the same time attend a (Photos provided) Catholic college.” Tim and Mida Smith (middle row, center) say they look forward to the Colby Smith Memorial Run/Walk each year because they know the whole family The Smiths are will be home and helping with the event. The Observer | FRIDAY AUGUST 1, 2014 9

Destination

(CNS photo/Susan Szalewski, Catholic Voice) A smartphone app makes touring Boys Town easier than ever. Boys Town Boys Town, Nebraska Destination: People have been touring Boys Town for nearly 100 years — since Father Edward Flanagan pur- chased land for the campus in what is now west Omaha and welcomed visitors. But now tourists have a whole new Danny Guilliams, an Aquin student who received a Colby Smith scholarship two years ago crosses the way of exploring the famed home for at-risk children — an finish line clocking a strong time in the 2013 memorial run. interactive, smartphone guided tour. The electronic assis- tance makes a trip easier than ever. happy to encourage students like Fellers. Masses are offered in Dowd Chapel at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. “A commitment to providing a Catholic educa- “...with God’s help, we’ve Sunday, and at 7 and 11:40 a.m. Monday-Saturday. tion is a sacrifice for a family,” Mida said. “The been able to help out.” Why to go: If all you know about Boys Town comes from the job situation has gotten hard here over the last 1938 movie starring Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney, then few years and with God’s help, we’ve been able — Mida Smith about the Colby Smith you’re ready for an update. Boys Town has about 100,000 to help out.” Memorial scholarships visitors each year, including people attending Mass or classes, but it also draws visitors who are curious to learn about Boys Town’s founder, Father Edward Flanagan. (Tracy won an Oscar for portraying him, and the golden statuette is at Boys Town.) And Father Flanagan wanted visitors. “He always had big signs welcoming visitors. He wanted trans- parency. He had no large walls keeping kids in and visitors out,” says Tom Lynch, director of community programs at Boys Town. Smartphone users touring the cam- The Colby Smith Memorial 4-mile Classic memorial is a run and walk event that is pus can scan quick certified point-to-point, meaning that the distance is certified to be exactly four miles response (QRC) from its start at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 1400 S. Kiwanis Dr. in Freeport (point codes found on one) to its end at the football field entrance of Aquin Central Catholic Junior-Senior maps and signs High School. (CNS photo/courtesy of Boys Town) Father Edward Flanagan is surrounded at the village to This year the race begins at 8 a.m., Aug. 23 and the Smith army of family members by young men in his office at Boys Town read about famous and volunteers is expecting upwards of 275 runners. in Omaha, Neb., in this 1942. The Omaha sites there. Among Colby Smith was an organ donor and the family is deeply involved with The Gift of Archdiocese opened the sainthood cause those sites are Fa- for Father Flanagan in 2012. Hope program. This year, as has occurred every year since the memorial began, a ther Flanagan’s representative from the State of Illinois donor program will be on site to register any- house, the Garden one that would like to register as an organ donor. of the Bible, the Hall of History, a 22-bed rose garden tend- ed by residents, and the Leon Myers Stamp Center, home Register at www.colbysmithmemorialrun.com. Keep up with the race excitement at to the world’s biggest ball of stamps. Colby Smith Memorial 4 Mile Classic on Facebook. A drive or stroll along the Village Drive offers lots of photo opportunities, no matter the season. No smartphone? No problem. There are CDs to rent or buy with tour information. Amenities: For those who prefer a guide, they are available seven days a week, and student-led tours are an option. Ask about them at the gift shop. Special events: In November and December, Boys Town celebrates Christmas. Check the website for details. Admission: Hours are 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. The Mission is closed Easter Sunday and Monday, Thanksgiving, and from Dec. 24 through Dec. 26. Cost is $6.50 for adults, $4 for seniors, $2 for children over 7, free for children under 6. (Grand) Kid friendly: Of course. It’s Boys Town. Info: Address: Boys Town, 14100 Crawford St., Boys Town, NE 68010. Phone: 402/498-1300. Web: www.boystown.org. — Compiled by Sharon Boehlefeld; CNS contributed to this story The Aquin Servant Leadership team provides much needed support at almost every phase of the 2013 Send Destination ideas to [email protected]. Colby Smith Memorial Run 10 FRIDAY AUGUST 1, 2014 | The Observer

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(Photo provided) On June 29, the McHenry County Historical Society presented a plaque (above left) to St. John the Baptist Church in Johnsburg, recognizing the church’s architec- tural and historical significance to (Photo provided) the community and to McHenry The “Rocked by God” youth ministry at St. Patrick Parish in St. Charles pel of John. Msgr. Stephen Knox, pastor, and Fathers Ryan Brown- County. Dorothy and Albee Ad- hosted its fourth annual “Amazing Race”-style GPS road rally and ing and Andrew Deitz, parochial vicars, participated at various stops ams, St. John’s longest living pa- scavenger hunt based on the seven “I am” statements from the Gos- along the route. rishioners, received the plaque along with Father Jacek Junak, CR, Freeport Deanery (below) on behalf of the parish. Rep. Jack Franks also sent a certifi- Feeding the Hungry cate (above right) acknowledging the honor. The Northern Illinois Food Bank mobile pantry (left and right) provided 262 individuals and families with free groceries on their visit on July 17, when it stopped in Freeport. The food distributed that day will provide 736 meals to Stephenson County residents (Photos provided) in need. The food truck visit was sponsored by St. Joseph and St. Mary Parishes and the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Freeport.

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Around the Diocese Going on Now St. Anne AURORA Tutors needed: Dominican Literacy Center, 260 Vermont Ave. (behind St. Therese of Jesus Parish). Center Training required; next four-class session begins Aug. 19, 6-8:30 p.m. Info: Alison Brzezinski, 630/898- Canopy 4636; [email protected] (note correct email address). Aug. 1-2 Blessed JOHNSBURG Food drive: Angelo’s Fresh Market, ROCKFORD—On May 22, 4800 Johnsburg Road. Sponsor: St. John the Baptist Parish Knights of Father David Beauvais led a Columbus Council 9167. blessing ceremony at Presence St. Anne Center, dedicating its (Photos provided) Save the Date new canopy. Presence (formerly Provena) St. Anne Center hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony and blessing led by Father Donors, employees, patients David Beauvais (second from left) to celebrate their new canopy. Aug. 12 and residents attended the ROCKFORD event, which included a ribbon “Visitors can get in and out of Stadleman toured Rockford- Parent training webinar: 9-10 their vehicles under a canopy- based center, July 15. a.m. Sponsor: Family Matters. For cutting and champagne toast. “The new canopy has made a covered protection,” she said. Chadwick said he spent time parents of students with special Presence St. Anne Center needs. Topic: “Back to School: tremendous impact on the daily with center leaders talking completed the project through Preparing Your Family for the New lives of our patients, residents about a variety of issues facing the generosity of more than 140 School Year.” Space limited. Info: and their families who enter the health care industry. https://www1.gotomeeting.com/ donors who gave over $70,000. register/521467593. the ministry every day,” said “He was supportive of the Senator visits services we provide the com- Janelle Chadwick, center ad- Stadleman and Chadwick Aug. 16 ministrator. Illinois State Sen. Steven munity,”Rockford Trappist she said. Ads:Layout 1 5/20/13 2:09 PM Page 2 CRYSTAL LAKE “Theology of the Body” retreat: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, 451 Terra Cotta Ave. What’s Up For engaged and married couples. Breakfast, lunch, Mass, retreat. and care-givers of special needs Cost: $25 per couple. Info: JoEllen Wed Aug 6 children. Topic: “Keeping it Positive Gregus, 815/455-5400, ext. 404. – Meeting Behavior Needs in Deadline for Aug. 15 What’s Up DIXON the IEP.” Free. Register by Aug. Mexican dinner: 5-7:30 p.m.; Dixon (For events Aug. 18-24) 1. Info: 855/433-7842, ext. 107; Knights of Columbus Council 690 www.fmptic.org/events/trainings. Hall, 506 W. Third St. Proceeds GENEVA 7 p.m.; St. for KC Twin Cities Education Special speaker: Scholarship. Cost: $7 per meal. Peter Parish Seton Hall, 1891 Kaneville Road. Speaker: Father Sat Aug 9 ROCKFORD Ken Wasilewski, diocesan ethicist. Memorial display: 1 p.m.; Veterans Topic: “Suffering and the God of HUNTLEY Memorial Hall, 211 N. Main St. 8 a.m.; St. Mary Love — Finding Christian Meaning Blood drive: Original scale model of the National Parish, 10307 Dundee Road. in Human Struggles.” Free. Info: World War II Memorial, on loan from Sponsor: Knights of Columbus the Smithsonian. Veterans who plan 630/232-0124. Council 11666. Info: 630/584-1458. to attend and register by Aug. 9 will be included in souvenir booklet. Info: MCHENRY 847/954-0520. Thu Aug 7 Divine Mercy Tour: 7:30 a.m. Mass, 2:30 p.m. gathering; Aug. 17 STERLING ROCKFORD Church of Holy Apostles, 5211 Charismatic Mass: 6:45 p.m.; St. Polish Fest: 10 a.m. Mass; St. W. Bull Valley Road. A day of Stanislaus Kostka Parish, 201 Mary Parish, 509 Avenue B. Praise acts of mercy and prayer. Info: Buckbee St. After Mass Polish and worship before Mass; healing setallafire.org/divinemercytour; music and dance, food, pastries and prayer after Mass. Celebrant: thechurchofholyapostles.org. beer; games for children and adults; Father Chris Kuhn. Music leader: Our Core raffles. John Paul II Cultural Center Rita VanWassenhove. Info: Mary displays open. Free admission. Info: Lemmer, 815/438-2248. Sun Aug 10 815/965-3913. International rosary: 2-3:30 p.m.; AURORA Cathedral of St. Peter, 1243 N. Church Fri Aug 8 Summer festival: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Values St. Sponsor: Diocesan Council of St. Therese of Jesus Parish, 271 Catholic Women. Organizers need AURORA N. Farnsworth Ave. Opens with 53 “living beads” volunteers by Aug. Spanish NFP seminar: 6:45-10 outdoor Mass. 8. Info: Angie Kelly, 815/964-4284, p.m.; St. Rita of Cascia Parish, 750 [email protected]. W. Old Indian Trail. Introduction JOHNSBURG Are charity, responsible stewardship, and a Adoption meeting: 1-3 p.m., OSF to Church teaching on sexuality Parish fest: noon-6 p.m.; St. John St. Anthony Medical Center, 5666 E. and natural family planning for the Baptist Parish, 2302 W. Church return to a dignified theology of death. State St. Sponsor: Children’s Home engaged couples. Cost: $45. Info: St. Music by DJ Hammer and New and Aid. Registration appreciated. Contact us to receive a free DVD about Life and Family Evangelization Odyssey Band plus children’s Info: 815/962-1043; 888-248-4335. Office, 815/399-4300, ext. activities, cake walk, food on the the life at New Melleray Abbey. 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Media/Arts ‘Dedicated to God’ Launches One Diocese, One Book Program One Diocese, One Book Gathering ROCKFORD—Independent scholar Abbie Re- ese of Lanark crafted what she learned in eight ‘Dedicated to God’ by Abbie Reese years of rare access to the nuns at Corpus Christi Oct. 18, 2-4 p.m., author discussion, Barnes & Noble, Monastery to write “Dedicated to God: An Oral CherryVale Mall, Rockford. History of Cloistered Nuns.” Published earlier this year by Oxford Univer- Author Abbie Reese will meet with readers of her book, “Dedicated to sity Press, it is the first selection forThe Observer God: An Oral History of Cloistered Nuns,” to talk about the nuns, their Book Club’s One Diocese, One Book program. lives, and her work to write the book. One Diocese, The Observer’s One Diocese, One Book pro- The event is being co-sponsored by The Observer One Book Book Club and Barnes & Noble at CherryVale Mall in gram is similar to programs around the nation. Rockford. The book is available at Barnes & Noble stores One Book programs encourage readers in a geo- in the Rockford Diocese. Watch future issues graphic area — a city, a library district — to read of The Observer for more details. and discuss a particular book at the same time. In this case, Catholics in the 11 counties of the Win a copy of ‘Dedicated to God’ Rockford Diocese are invited to read and discuss Enter to win one of four copies of the book, Reese’s book about the Poor Clares. courtesy of Barnes & Noble at CherryVale Mall. Existing book clubs may take part in One Dio- Send your name, mailing address, phone number and parish to The cese, One Book by discussing the book in their Observer One Book, P.O. Box 7044, Rockford, IL 61125. Make sure own meetings, then joining us and others to meet it’s postmarked by Aug. 22. the author Oct. 18 for a book discussion and sign- You can also enter online until Aug. 22 at ing at CherryVale Mall in Rockford (see box, left). http://observer.rockforddiocese.org/onebook. Catholics in the diocese are familiar with the Poor Clare Colettine nuns who pray and live sim- Read from ‘Dedicated to God’ ple lives behind the walls of their monastery on Part I: The Calling, Chapter 2: The Claustrophobic Nun Rockford’s south side. Note: Each of the nuns selected pseudonyms to reflect the Poor But Reese’s work takes readers inside the walls Clare Colettine value for anonymity and hiddenness. with the nuns. Reese’s book, according to a press release, “is (Photo provided/) In childhood, Monica encountered religious figures regularly; nuns academic conferences internationally. taught her at Catholic school, and when the family lived in Rome, the the result of her relationship- and research-based birthplace of the Catholic Church, sisters dressed in the full habit were artistic practice.” Look for more about Reese and her book, a common sight in public. She uses methods from oral history, documen- including a reader’s guide to “Dedicated to God,” From an early age, Monica wanted a family of her own. She planned tary, and ethnography to tell the sisters’ compel- in upcoming editions of The Observer and at our to get married and have eight children. “It was a beautiful ideal for me ling story. book club blog at http://observer.rockforddiocese. to be a mother and a wife and have a lot of children,” she says. Above Her oral history and photography exhibit, org/book-club-blog. all, she wanted to give her life for others. … “Erased from the Landscape: The Hidden Lives In the meantime, mark your calendar for our — Excerpt provided by Abbie Reese. of Cloistered Nuns,” has been shown in galleries Oct. 18 event. And start reading. Read more at http://observer.rockforddiocese.org/book-club-blog. and museums and she has presented her work at — Sharon Boehlefeld At the Movies And So It Goes romance in one’s 60s entwine ing couple played by Michael mercenaries (Ian McShane, Ru- Boyhood A-III L (Clarius) with a mortifyingly weak and Douglas and Diane Keaton, fus Sewell, Aksel Hennie, Ingrid (IFC) PG-13 R The indignities of implausible script for an ag- he a grumpy real estate agent, Bolso Berdal and Reece Ritchie) In a film shot in 39 she a lissome aspiring sing- around the political patchwork of days over the course er. Director Rob Reiner and ancient Greece. He and his fol- of 12 years, writer-director Rich- screenwriter Mark Andrus have lowers get more than they bar- ard Linklater sets out to chart “the nothing new to say about either gained for, however, when, at rocky terrain of childhood” as no the vicissitudes of aging or the the behest of a fetching princess one has done before. The result need to connect with family (Rebecca Fergu- is a unique cinematic members as Douglas’ charac- son), they agree experience, as char- For the latest ter learns compassion from his to help her father acters age naturally Catholic News granddaughter (Sterling Jerins) (John Hurt), the — if not gracefully Service reviews, visit then demonstrates it by aiding king of Thrace, — on the big screen. www.catholicnews. Keaton’s late-life career. This is a work of fic- rid his realm of com/movies.htm. THIS FILM CONTAINS implied a marauding tion, however, not a pre-marital sexual activity, a rebel (Tobias documentary, and scene of childbirth, profanity Santelmann). The odd witticism its tone of moral indifference ulti- and crass language. and some on-target messages mately will not resonate well with Hercules about believing in oneself and viewers of faith or with those who cherish the loving bonds of fam- A-III (Paramount) putting strength at the service of ily. We follow a boy (Ellar Col- PG-13 Dwayne Johnson goodness are scattered through trane) from age 6 to 18, as well plays the strongman Ryan J. Condal and Evan Spili- as his sister (Lorelei Linklater) of the title in director Brett Rat- otopoulos’ script. But the real and their divorced parents (Patri- ner’s mildly demythologizing agenda of Ratner’s sweeping cia Arquette and Ethan Hawke). take on his legendary exploits. film is large-scale combat and Mom and Dad’s split looms Based on Steve Moore’s graph- plenty of it. large as the children must deal ic novel “Hercules: The Thra- THIS FILM CONTAINS mostly with both parents’ inadequacies cian Wars,” this passable 3-D bloodless violence, gory imag- and their opposing methods adventure finds the hero — who es, nudity, sexual references, of parenting, a situation made may or may not be a demigod — use of the F-word, crude and all the more challenging when leading a band of super-skilled crass terms. Mom remarries (twice), and Dad finds another wife. In the end, the bratty kids essentially raise Watch ‘Catholic Mass’ themselves, and decide on their own what is right and wrong. Sundays at 6:30 a.m. on WREX-TV, Along the way, the protagonist’s Channel 13 in Rockford journey — which includes drink- or you can watch on the Web at ing beer in middle school, and http://observer.rockforddiocese.org. smoking pot and having sex in high school — is presented to Brought to you by The Diocesan Office of the audience as perfectly natu- Communications and Publications ral, even normal. Continued on page 15 The Observer | FRIDAY AUGUST 1, 2014 13

Faith Forum Jesus Does Not Promise to Calm Why Did the Pastor Every Storm in Your Life Give My Mass

A story is told about Liturgy of the Church to the test: Peter called out, “If you are who you say you Donation Away? Pope St. Pius X, that are, command me to come to you on the water.” I am from a small parish and I asked for an artist wanted to do by Father John How many times have you or I done this? How many a Mass to be celebrated for my grand- an oil portrait of him Slampak, STL times have we asked God to prove to us that we are loved? Q mother on a specific date and I included a working at his desk. Retired How many times have we prayed, “Lord, if it is you, cash offering with my request. The pastor After several weeks command me to come to you on the water.” said the date was taken at our parish but the portrait was un- “God, if you do this for me then I will ... .” said he would include her in the intentions veiled and it was rather [email protected] You might be thinking, I don’t remember praying like mediocre. that. and send my offering to others. Why did he The pope went up to the portrait and wrote, “Nolite ti- Yet, nearly every one of us has pledged to follow Jesus do that? — E.P., Rockford mere; ego sum.” in all we say and do in many different ways and times The pastor no doubt had already accepted “Take courage, it is I.” Do not be afraid. throughout our lives: At baptism, your parents promised A a stipend for a Mass request and was being Jesus had just spent the entire day curing the sick. for you and then you promised yourself at your confirma- compliant with church law. At the end of the day Jesus told his disciples, “You give tion. Every time you pray the Our Father: “Thy will be Parish priests are to fulfill the reasonable re- them something to eat.” done.” At Mass with the Creed, you promise. quests of the faithful and usually in a small par- At first they complained they didn’t have enough. Then you find out it’s not that easy; something holds ish it is not Jesus told them take what they give, and everyone was you back: your old way of living the habits of sin you Teaching Moment too difficult to fed. have to give up. The dome? meet those re- Even though Jesus was overcome with grief at the hor- “But when he saw how strong the wind was he became by Bishop Emeritus Thomas G. Doran quests. rible death of John the Baptist, he showed compassion to frightened.” However, those in need. Following the Lord’s voice, “no matter what,” is not priests can Taking complete charge, Jesus made the disciples get a one time call. Matthew wants us to notice the storm only accept into the boat and precede him to the other side; he then arises when Jesus and the disciples are separated. Jesus one offering dismissed the crowd and then he went up on the moun- has a habit of spending time in prayer and prays before [email protected] or stipend per tain to pray. He wanted to be alone. the storm comes; as you keep your eyes on Jesus, he is Mass. You can have more than one intention, but Meanwhile, the boat holding the disciples was being looking at you — he never stops. only one stipend. tossed about. The storm stopped when Jesus got into the boat. That’s Excess stipends are to be forwarded on to the Jesus came walking on the water toward them and they Christ’s word for us today: chancery. From there they are distributed either were terrified. It’s a ghost (fear of the unknown, like a “Take courage. It is I. Don’t be afraid.” dome). Words of fear: “They were terrified.” “They cried Jesus does not promise to calm every storm in your life. to retired priests to say Masses for specified in- out in fear.” “They became frightened.” “Lord, save me.” He does promise to calm you in every storm of your tentions or to missionaries for whom these sti- Peter, not trusting that who he saw was Jesus, put Jesus life. (lift you up) pends are most welcome. Historically, the purpose of offering a Mass stipend for a particular Mass intention has been twofold. On the one hand, the money that a priest Trust God in Life’s Most Trying Moments received for saying his daily Mass for a specific intention was essentially his source of income — Life is a test. When Guest Column Unchecked anger and negative feelings pull you down and in some poorer countries it sometimes still is. tragedy hits, all of the deeper into fear and doubt. Turn to Jesus, cling to Jesus. At the same time, by giving a stipend, the per- explanations for why Indulging your upset emotions will only keep you stewing by Father John son requesting that a Mass be celebrated made a bad things happen in the Catoir in anger. sacrificial offering of his own. These sacrifices world are beyond our Force yourself to think of others. Ask, “How is my be- are considered to be a contribution to the good of comprehension. To stay havior affecting my family? Am I spreading misery all balanced, we need to around, or am I sparing others as best I can?” Put on the the church and its ministers. Today, of course, priests do not rely on Mass fall back on what Mark Catholic News Service will to love God, and the cloud of distress will evaporate. 12:30 tells us: “You shall You can love others by setting a good example. Dem- stipends to pay for their basic necessities, but love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your onstrate what real faith is like when times are tough. Stop the laws surrounding the issue are basically the soul, with all your mind and with all your strength.” complaining. Be brave. You may be wobbly at first because same. God doesn’t intend for anyone to be a weakling when you’re only human, but after a reasonable period of adjust- Canon Law explains this for us: bad things happen in life. We can avoid that pitfall by being ment, stop being a burden to others. Patients should be “Canon 945, (section) 1. In accord with the ap- obedient to God. When the storms of life are raging about charitable to their caretakers. It’s a Christian duty. proved practice of the Church, any priest cele- us, God is always present helping us get through the rough A strong belief in God’s majesty will help you to love brating or concelebrating is permitted to receive moments. If we hold on to our faith, all will be well. God in all circumstances. The act of love is easier than you an offering to apply to the Mass for a specific Loving God wholeheartedly is not given to us as a sug- think. intention. gestion. It is a divine command. That means you must nev- We all want to go to heaven, don’t we? And God wants us “(Section) 2. It is recommended earnestly to er allow yourself to question or blame God, even during to attain heaven. But isn’t it true that nobody dies healthy. priests that they celebrate Mass for the intention trying circumstances. Sickness and accidents all are part of life. We must trust in of the Christian faithful, especially the needy, When your faith is being tested, do not give in to self- God’s love even in those moments. even if they have not received an offering. pity. Pity parties are a waste of time. Read what happened Evil happens in this world, not because God wills it. He “Canon 946. The Christian faithful who give to Job for a little inspiration. You’ll see that God is un- only allows it. God is always in charge, and he draws good an offering to apply the Mass for their intention changing love. This is a matter of faith. You may not un- out of evil. Even though there’s evil in this world, hold on contribute to the good of the Church and by that derstand it, but it is true. to your joy. offering share its concern to support its minis- In a time of crisis, there will always be the temptation Joy is not an emotion, it is a decision, such as the will to ters and works. to doubt God’s love and become angry. It might even be bear discomfort. Repeat this mantra any time you need to “Canon 947. Any appearance of trafficking or overpowering at times, but you must not allow yourself to boost your spirit: “I will be joyful. I will be joyful because trading is to be excluded entirely from the offer- sink into that swamp. Believe in God’s love. I have faith, courage and enthusiasm.” ing for Masses.” In order to avoid the appearance of trafficking or trading, there are rules govern- ing such aspects as the obligation of celebrating The Pope on ... the Parable of the Sower even if an offering has been lost and limiting the number of intentions per day. From page 2 with the support of indestructible who himself became the “grain of “Canon 954. If in certain churches or oratories And it is thanks to this patient hope trust in the final victory of good, that wheat,” who died and rose. more Masses are asked to be celebrated than can of God that the same weed, which is, of God. In the end we will all be judged by be celebrated there, it is permitted for them to is the malicious heart with so many In the end, in fact, evil will be re- be celebrated elsewhere unless the donors have sins, in the end can become good the same measure with which we moved and eliminated. At the time have judged; the mercy we have expressly indicated a contrary intention. grain. of harvest, that is, of judgment, the “Canon 957. The duty and right of exercising shown to others will also be shown But be careful: evangelical patience harvesters will follow the orders of vigilance that Mass obligations are fulfilled be- to us. is not indifference to evil. One must the field owner, separating the weed long to the local ordinary in churches of secular not confuse good and evil! to burn it (see Mt 13:30). Let us ask Our Lady, our Mother, to clergy and to the superiors in churches of reli- In facing weeds in the world the On the day of the final harvest, the help us to grow in patience, in hope gious institutes or societies of apostolic life.” Lord’s disciple is called to imitate the judge will be Jesus, He who has and in mercy with all brothers and Send your topics or questions for Bishop Doran’s patience of God, to nourish hope sown good grain in the world and sisters. Teaching Moment to [email protected] 14 FRIDAY AUGUST 1, 2014 | The Observer

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HUNTLEY—St. Mary: Francis Marialice Horn, 77, May 24; Deaths Parish offices may forward death and wedding information Manning, 83, June 27; Freder- Georgetti Hollier, 74, May 31; using forms at http://observer.rockforddiocese.org/contact-us. AMBOY—St. Patrick: JoAnne ick Hans, 82, June 29; Debra SUBLETTE—Our Lady of You may also request announcement postcards by calling L. Finn, 84, July 18; Wieber, 55, June 29; George Perpetual Help: Kathryn T. 815/399-4300, ext. 383. We encourage you to send the Urban, 79, July 2; John Risser, AURORA—Annunciation Balik, 63, July 15; information as soon as you receive it. Thank you. 61, July 5; Ralph Eck, 81, July BVM: Genevieve Riley, 93, WONDER LAKE—Christ 6; John Mellican, 82, July 5; July 12; the King: Charlotte Hurc, 89, seminary, serving as pastor of Marianne Nilges, SSSF, died Alex Iaccino, 85, July 8; Loren St. Mary: Mary Pazzol, 39, March 20; Irene Gorski, 93, St. Florian Parish in Milwaukee, Wednesday, July 16, here. James Thorstenson, 64, July Wisconsin, being the spiritual July 7; Nicolas Michel, 88, July March 30; Joseph Mallon, 55, She was born in Aurora on 13; William Grady, Jr., 67, July leader for many Secular Order 10; March 24; Richard Barthuly, Sept. 7, 1930, to Theodore and 14; Ian Halasik, 20, July 17; Discalced Carmelite groups and Elizabeth (Poss) Nilges. BELVIDERE—St. James: Earl 71, April 25; Harry Tabernacki, serving as their provincial direc- MARENGO—Sacred Heart: Sister Marianne entered the Frank Bennett, 72, July 27; 95, April 28; Roman Stygar, tor for the Eastern Province. Joanne M. Nichols, 64, June 91, June 29. convent in the fall of 1943 and James L. Key, 88, July 9; Mar- 24; Judith M. Fruin, 72, July He was currently the spiritual spent her life as a School Sister tha O’Brien, 84, July 15; 12; Father Patrick Farrell, OCD director and moderator for the of St. Francis. HOLY HILL, Wis.—Father Pat- Rockford and Volo Secular Or- DEKALB—St. Mary: James OREGON—St. Mary: Donald Sister Marianne taught for rick (Joseph Raymond) Farrell, der Discalced Carmelites. Dillon, 72, July 9; Untz, 87, July 16; many years in Illinois. OCD, died at his monastery He spent many years at Holy DUNDEE—St. Catherine of ROCKFORD—St. Anthony of home at Holy Hill, Wisconsin, Hill in various ministries, in- In the Diocese of Rockford, she Siena: Jeanine Angeline, 94, Padua: Walter John Valenti, on July 15, 2014. cluding working with youth and taught at St. Joseph School April 27; Carol Eakes, 76, June in Aurora. She was the reli- 91, July 18; Deborah D. Jen- He was born Aug. 15, 1935, the teaching religious education. 7; John “Jack” Roeser, 90, sen, 62, July 19; gious education director at St. son of Joseph John and Myrl He wrote questions for reflec- Mary Parish in DeKalb and at June 13; LaMoine McAuliffe, ST. CHARLES—St. John Louisa Farrell. tion on St. Mark’s Gospel and 83, June 25; Ann Snow, 85, St. Catherine of Genoa Parish Neumann: Theodore Cornell, Father Patrick attended Holy most recently on the works of in Genoa, where she worked June 30; Annette Ciccarelli, 82, July 15; Comforter School in Washing- St. Teresa of Avila. He also en- with her brother, Father Harold 85, July 9; Joseph Caliendo, joyed sketching, wood carving St. Patrick: Kyler Slinker, 19, ton, D.C., and the Discalced Nilges. 83, July 5; Anita Schnidt, 97, and carpentry work. April 13; William Matens, 69, Carmelite Minor Seminary at When Father Nilges became ill, July 4; April 13; Joseph Leppert, 85, Holy Hill, Wisconsin. He made He was survived by four sisters Sister Marianne cared for him GENOA—St. Catherine of April 21; Janet Goreclo, 72, his solemn profession in the Ellen, Clare Kanofsky, Mary for many years until his death in Discalced Carmelite Order in Doyle, Patricia Hardwick, and a Genoa: Michael V. Prestia, 63, April 22; Rebecca Lopez, 36, 2006. She retired to Campbell- Boston, Massachusetts, on brother, Joseph. He was prede- July 11; April 23; Michael Heisley, Sr., sport, Wisconsin, in 2006 and Aug. 15, 1954. ceased in death by his parents in 2013 she moved to Villa St. HAMPSHIRE—St. Charles 77, April 26; Helen Kuzniar, 88, and his sisters, Myrlmarie and Borromeo: Viola M. Rishel, May 5; Mary Cahill, 88, May His studies included philosophy Francis in Milwaukee. and theology at the Carmelite Mare. 91, July 7; 18; Charles Cecil, 70, May 22; Sister Marianne was a dedicat- House of Studies and Catholic Visitation with vespers was ed teacher and musician who If you or someone you know Daily Scripture readings University in Washington, D.C. Sunday, July 20, at Holy Hill shared her gifts with all. has been the victim of sexual and Mariology in Rome. Basilica. Additional visitation are published in the Prayer She is survived by a brother, abuse by an employee or mem- was Monday, July 21, at Holy Request and Scripture Reading He was ordained to the priest- Anthony Nilges of Aurora; a ber of the clergy of the Rockford Calendar in The Observer in Hill before the funeral Mass at 2 hood on June 9, 1962, at the nephew, David Nilges of Auro- Diocese, report the matter to the last issue of the month, and p.m. at the basilica. Burial was National Shrine of the Immacu- ra; and five nieces, Sharon (Gib) law enforcement in the county are available on line at http:// at the Carmelite Cemetery in late Conception in Washington, Nevels of Phoenix, Rosemary observer.rockforddiocese.org Hubertus, Wisconsin. in which the conduct occurred D.C. (Dick) Hauser of Aurora, Cathy by clicking on Daily Scripture and then please call the hot-line His priestly duties included Sister Marianne Nilges, SSSF (Roger lee) Kott of Warren- number: 815/293-7540. 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Aurora, and Marsha Bock of Clara (Beliveau) Bourke. She became a resident of the Zaragoza and Kleo Jendo, for stewardship is a sharing of Aurora, as well as many great Sister Celeste Mary graduated Dominican Life Center, here, June 27; Michelle Speaker the good news. Our response nieces and nephews. from Aquinas High School in in 2009. and Andrew Currier, June 28; in time, talent and treasure is She was preceded in death by Chicago, and received a bach- Sister Celeste Mary is sur- Breanne Delahanty and Law- a continuing announcement her parents, her brother Father elor of philosophy degree in vived by two sisters, Shirley B. ton Pieschek, July 4; Malwina that echoes the good news pro- Nilges, and a sister-in-law, fine arts from Siena Heights Kenney Branecki of Omaha, Augustyniak and Chris Raso, claimed by angels long ago. Imelda (Pickert) Nilges. College (University) in Adrian, Nebraska, and Therese B. July 5; Chelsea Keegan and Courtesy of Parish Publications Michigan, a master of fine arts Reilly of Granger, Indiana. A funeral Mass for Sister Mari- Evin Collignon, July 12; Nata- “Stewardship” newsletter anne was at the Franciscan degree in ceramics from Syra- Visitation and vigil prayer sha Santiago and Robert Briz- Motherhouse in Milwaukee, on cuse University in Syracuse, were at the Dominican Life zolara, July 19; Mass Meditation New York, and a master of Center on Tuesday, July 22, Wednesday, July 23. An ad- ST. CHARLES—St. John ditional Mass was offered at pastoral study degree in pas- 2014. A funeral Mass was of- toral ministry from Loyola Uni- Neumann: Casandra Jajich Sunday, Aug. 3 (18th Ordi- St. Catherine of Genoa Par- fered in St. Catherine Chapel nary): “The hand of the Lord versity in Chicago. on Wednesday, July 23, 2014. and Michael Jensen, July 12; ish, Friday, July 25 with Fa- feeds us,” sings the psalmist She spent 24-and-a-half years Burial was in the congregation SPRING GROVE—St. Peter: ther Donald Ahles officiating. (Ps 145), “He answers all our ministering in education in cemetery. Memorial gifts may Kathleen Dowell and Cody Burial was at St. Catherine of needs.” Often, though, it is with Genoa Cemetery. Michigan and Illinois. This in- be made to Adrian Domini- Book, July 12; can Sisters, 1257 East Siena the open hands of generous cludes many years at Siena St. Patrick: Sarah Eckman and Sister Celeste Mary Heights Drive, Adrian, Michi- stewards willing to share His Heights College in Michigan Adam Ochs, May 24; Jennifer Bourke, OP and, in the Rockford Diocese, gan, 49221. many gifts that God’s people Klink and Kishore Dodda, June ADRIAN, Mich.—Sister Ce- at Mt. St. Mary Academy in are fed and their needs met. 7; Lindsay Tessoff and Brett leste Mary Bourke, formerly St. Charles (1959-1962), both Weddings Courtesy of Sharon Hueckel known as Joyce Bourke, died institutions of the Adrian Do- Baloun, June 13; Cassandra Rehak and Christopher Beary, on July 19, 2014, at the Do- minican Congregation. She AURORA—Annunciation June 14; Christina Brown and Life Moment minican Life Center, here. She taught art at St. Mary Acad- BVM: Cynthia Hernandez and was 81 years of age and in the Joshua Rowoldt, June 28. emy. She also taught at St. Ryan Penne, July 12; 62nd year of her religious pro- Patrick School in St. Charles, Pray: That the Lord Jesus may fession in the Adrian Domini- 1958-1959. ELBURN—St. Gall: Jac- Stewardship Moment rescue those deprived of free- can Congregation. She worked in parish ministry queline Smith and Christien dom and liberty and give them Sister Celeste Mary was born in West Virginia and in hospital Crynes, July 5; Evangelize: Stewardship and courage and strength. in Chicago, to Edgar R. and ministry in California. HUNTLEY—St. Mary: Jessica evangelization go hand in hand, Courtesy of www.priestsforlife.org New Candidates At the Movies From page 12 begins using more and more of control the material world while Welcomed, Mercy Studied THIS FILM CONTAINS a be- her brain’s untapped capacity her ever-deepening insights into From page 1 see each other at ordinations, nign attitude toward drug and for thought, a process that not the nature of things have more passage in Romans that says Easter, Christmas and at the underage alcohol use, teenage only enables her to escape, but to do with a sort of low-rent Zen “where sin abounds, grace retreat. sex, contraception, an ambiva- keeps her several steps ahead Buddhism than with revealed abounds all the more.” Other seminarians echoed lent portrayal of religion, pro- of the pursuing bad guys (led religion. These philosophical fanity and crude language. by Nicolas Phongpheth) who factors, together with a steady “I’m optimistic,” Father Gait- the importance of spending ley said, “and I think they can chase her. She tries to turn her stream of nasty mayhem, sug- time together, including transi- be optimistic” about the future L Lucy experience to the benefit of sci- gest a wary stance would be (Universal) even in difficult times. tional deacon John McNamara ence under the guidance of an best, even for adults. R Giddy sci-fi notions It was Nicholas Sentovich’s He called it “a good time to academic (Morgan Freeman) THIS FILM CONTAINS themes pepper this bizarre third seminarian retreat. He refresh and regroup ... we are who’s an expert on the subject requiring mature discernment, action thriller in which an unwill- said the retreat is helpful be- all seeking the same thing ... of evolutionary consciousness. gory violence, drug use, sexual ing drug mule (Scarlett Johans- cause seminarians attend a all on the same mission to draw No one can accuse French writ- aggression, crude terms. son) is accidentally exposed to variety of schools and only closer to Christ.” er-director Luc Besson of having — Catholic News Service the cutting-edge narcotic that’s made a dull film. But, as his pro- been implanted in her at the tagonist approaches intellectual Teacher Opening direction of a Taiwanese crime totality, she gains the ability to lord (Choi Min Sik). The star- for the 2014-15 tling result is that she rapidly School Year Puppies for Adoption Middle School Math/Science/Religion 2 AKC Male and Female Must be a practicing Catholic. English Bulldog puppies for adoption. 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Diocesan Church Addition Awaited As Parish Celebrates 150 BY AMANDA HUDSON News Editor BELVIDERE—“I’m just really thrilled about how many are showing up,” said Cathy Ven- demia as a steady fl ow of people continued to come across the lawn to the St. James Church picnic on Saturday, July 26. (Observer photos by Amanda Hudson) Along with Mass the night This youngster was among several children and before on the feast of St. James, adults who had a hand or face painted by Dave the picnic helped kick-off the Worrel during the St. James Parish picnic on July parish’s 150th anniversary year. 26. Worrel also designed a medallion (right) Held at Spencer Park, here, that will be given to participants of 150th an- the afternoon featured brats, niversary year events. hot dogs and plenty of pot- iting on their way to the food. town’s fi re chief. luck salads, desserts, chips Kids and adults got their fac- Worrell also designed a me- and more. The line stretching dallion for the anniversary, The exterior of an addition to St. James Church in Belvidere is well un- through the pavilion had peo- es or hands painted by parish- der way. It is expected to be fi nished during the parish’s 150th year. which will be cast and given ple of all ages relaxing and vis- ioner Dave Worrell, who is the to fi rst communicants, at weddings and other special events during the year, Vendemia said. Games for the children and a tug-of-war were planned for after the picnic meal, she added. For several members of the OSF HealthCare is a member of the parish building committee, the success of the parish fam- Mayo Clinic Care Network. ily picnic was extra sweet. The picnic, Vendemia said, “is a way to bring people back to- Working together... gether — we’re calling it a family reunion. We’re trying to unify and bring our parish (back) together.” St. James Parish is emerging from a challenging time. After “A click or a call to get an many months of sometime- expert opinion, rather than sharp disagreement on whether to build a new church in a new drive five hours? Now, that’s a location or remodel the old, most St. James parishioners are service to my patients.” now happily in favor of the addition being built onto the old David Cable, MD church in downtown Belvidere. Walls are up and hopes are high Cardiothoracic Surgeon* for a December completion. * Independent physician affiliated with It was “such a tough begin- OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center ning,” said Josette DeBruyne, a building committee member who has been a parishioner at St. James for 10 years. The tim- ing of the 150th anniversary is “We have access to world-class good, she added, noting that “the history (of the old church) expertise from a Mayo specialist is going to be there, and we’ll still have a new, bigger and bet- right at the patient’s bedside.” ter space.” The addition will greatly ex- pand the church capacity. Iftekhar Ahmad, MD “We can have one Mass instead of two,” Vendemia said Radiation Oncologist of the closing Mass planned for the parish patron’s feast on July 25, 2015. On the weekends, she adds, “We can have four Mass- es instead of eight.” The list of events for the 150th year includes several that are happening soon: an Aug. 15 bus trip to the Marian shrine in ...Working for you. Come visit the LaCrosse, Wisconsin; an Aug. Mayo Clinic 150th 16 bus trip to Milwaukee for Anniversary Ehxibit the Irish Fest; a Sept. 13 golf at OSF Saint Anthony outing; a Sept. 20 dinner; and Medical Center on an Oct. 24 Chili Cook-off and Wednesday, August 13 Trunk-or-Treat event. osfhealthcare.org/mayo from noon - 6 p.m. “It’s an exciting time,” Ven- demia concludes. “It’s going to be a wonderful year.”