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Volume 78 | No. 40 http://observer.rockforddiocese.org FRIDAY OCTOBER 4, 2013 New Director Knows Both Sides of Refugee Needs

BY AMANDA HUDSON News editor ROCKFORD—Five-year- old twins are the refugees that Inside fi rst come to Janet Biljeskovic’s mind as she refl ects on her years with the Catholic Chari- ties’ Refugee Resettlement Services. Back in December 1995, she was a fairly-established refu- gee from the former Yugosla- via. Hearing about a program Ears for Others to provide children with toys Seasoned Observer, pg. 8 for Christmas, she signed the twins up. “I picked up the gifts, came to their door and rang the bell,” Biljeskovic recalls. When one twin answered the door, “I told him that Santa couldn’t come himself, but he sent me to bring their gifts,” she says. “He ran back into the apart- ment, yelling, ‘Mom! You said Santa wouldn’t come here!’ To this day, they remember that.” ‘A Scout is Reverent’ Biljeskovic (pronounced Seasoned Observer, pg. 9 Bee-JEH-shkoh-veech) arrived in New York City on Nov. 1, 1994, coming to Rockford the Quick News following day. Just fi ve days later, she be- gan to work at an area jewelry store. She remained at the store for several years as she learned English and volunteered to assist other Bosnian refugee families, especially after she and her husband, Luka, bought Watch the Diocesan their fi rst car. Youth Summit Live Biljeskovic was hired in Jan- Portions of the Oct. 6 Catho- uary 1998 as a volunteer coor- lic Youth Summit for the dinator by Jeanne Lindberg, di- Diocese of Rockford’s Year rector of the Catholic Charities of Faith, will be streamed live refugee program. She later held at www.rockforddiocese.org, the position of job developer beginning at 10 a.m. Mass for several years, and then was with Bishop David J. Malloy, program manager and assistant his question and answer ses- to Lindberg. (Observer photo by Amanda Hudson) sion with nearly 1,400 teens, On Oct. 1 this year, Biljes- Janet Biljeskovic (in yellow) pauses with some of the 10 employees of the Refugee Resettlement Services and other events throughout kovic became program director that she now directs at their new offi ce. With Biljeskovic are (clockwise) Cathy Vendemia, Thang Mung, the day will be part of the as the offi ce staff settles into a Isodel Trujillo, Ngeu Kot and Hidayat Njam. webcast. Video highlights of new location at Mulford Vil- the day will also be archived lage Mall behind the bank on As could be said for most husband was a navy offi cer in choose sides, Biljeskovic says, and available for viewing on the northeast corner of State all refugees, her journey from the Yugoslavian army when the but if Luka had stayed in the the Diocese of Rockford’s Street and Mulford Road in Croatia to Rockford wasn’t in country began to split apart. Croatian army, he would have YouTube channel after the Rockford. her wildest imaginings. Her Those in the army had to Continued on page 4 summit. This Issue Aurora Foundation Celebrates 40 Years Bishop Malloy ...... 2 Headliners ...... 3 BY AMANDA HUDSON In his homily, he refl ected on compassing,” the bishop said. what it means to “think with Diocesan ...... 4 News editor the Gospel reading and asked “We must teach all our young the Church.” Nation/World ...... 5-7 who is mother, brother and sis- people that our faith cannot be Bishop Malloy mentioned AURORA—The Aurora ter to Christ? compartmentalized.” Again the preponderance of women Seasoned Observer ...... 8-9 Catholic Education Foundation “In a nutshell,” he said, the quoting the Gospel about among the Catholic educators Around the Diocese ...... 10-11 celebrated 40 years on Sept. 24 work of Catholic education “hearing the Word of God and gathered and spoke about the Faith Forum ...... 12 with a Mass and dinner. is “to help others to become acting upon it,” he spoke about important role women often Viewpoints ...... 13 Bishop David J. Malloy cel- mother, brother and sister to living hour by hour, day by day play in modeling and teaching For the Record ...... 14 ebrated the Mass, held at St. the Lord.” in a way that shows love for the faith. He then encouraged Media/Arts ...... 15 Joseph Parish. “Catholic culture is all-en- God, and he shared a bit about Continued on page 3 2 FRIDAY OCTOBER 4, 2013 | The Observer

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Features and Multimedia From the homily, St. Peter’s tering God who always takes Editor: Sharon Boehlefeld Square, Sept. 29 The Pope the first step, who creates, Circulation/Proofreading: on ... Catechists saves and transforms us. Who are catechists? They are Susan Sabrowski, people who keep the memory Faith is remembrance of His Keith Ludolph, Ronald Bergman of God alive; they keep it alive word which warms our heart, Accounting: Jill Bonk in themselves and they are and of His saving work which able to revive it in others. gives life, purifies us, cares for Client Services: Ronald Bergman This is something beautiful: and nourishes us. to remember God, like the A catechist is a Christian who Production and Web Virgin Mary, who sees God’s puts this remembrance at the Administrator: Gary Haughton wondrous works in her life service of proclamation, not Contributing Writers: Father but doesn’t think about honor, to seem important, not to talk John Slampak, Msgr. Aaron prestige or wealth. She doesn’t (CNS photo/Alessandro Bianchi, Reuters) about himself or herself, but to Brodeski, Keith Ludolph, Lynne become self-absorbed. talk about God, about His love Conner, George Weigel, Father to recall God’s work, God’s This canticle of Mary also con- Ronald Rolheiser, Tony Carton, Instead, after receiving the fidelity, in her own life, in the tains the remembrance of her and His fidelity. To talk about Dr. Owen Phelps, Thomas message of the angel and history of her people, in our personal history, God’s history and to pass down all that God Craughwell, Pat Szpekowski conceiving the son of God, history: “My soul magnifies the with her, her own experience has revealed, His teaching in its totality, neither trimming it Publication Dates: what does she do? She sets Lord … For he has looked on of faith. Weekly except that in 2013 down nor adding on to it. out, she goes to assist her the lowliness of his servant … And this is true, too, for each there will be no issues on elderly kinswoman Elizabeth, His mercy is from generation St. Paul recommends one March 29, May 31, Aug. 30, one of us and for every Chris- Nov. 29 and Dec. 27. who was also pregnant. to generation” (Lk 1:46, 48, tian: faith contains our own thing in particular to his dis- And the first thing she does 50). memory of God’s history with ciple and co-worker Timothy: News Deadlines: upon meeting Elizabeth is Mary remembers God. us, the memory of our encoun- Continued on page 4 Usually, 10 days before publica- tion date.

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Headliners

Leading prayers at a Sept. 21 fundraising walk is Vivian Maly (left), executive director of TLC Pregnancy Services. Elgin Walkers Support Pregnancy Care Services (Observer photos by Margarita Mendoza)

TOP RIGHT: Among the walk- ers are (from left) Chuck Straka, Vivian Maly, Sheila Straka, Laura and David Knoerr. LEFT: John Breault leads a group of walkers. BOTTOM RIGHT: Staff members who helped organize the walk are (front, from left) Erika Venc- es, Latoya Stallworth, Mary Viz, (back) Sandi Masi, Odaly Medi- na, Kathleen Isacson, Linda Terp, Executive Director Vivian Maly, and board of directors member Nick Davey. Aurora Foundation Celebrates 40 Years From page 1 great opportunity you have … tion programs.” the men in the crowd — wheth- and how grateful we all are (for At the dinner after Mass, er teachers, administrators or you). How grateful your bishop Bishop Malloy again expressed fundraisers in support of Cath- is.” his thanks to educators and to olic education — not to un- The Aurora Catholic Educa- the foundation for their work. derestimate the value of their tion Foundation was created 40 Board President David manly witness to the faith and years ago under the direction Verdeyen drew on a variety of its complementarity to the wit- of Bishop Arthur J. O’Neill. resources to encourage the ed- ness provided by the women. From 1973-2013, the founda- ucators, who were guests of the He encouraged all present tion has distributed $2,675,178 foundation that evening. to constantly hold up and cel- for Catholic education in the Verdeyen noted that the foun- ebrate vocations, adding that city of Aurora. dation has fixed physical plant many “whispers” from the It’s mission statement says needs, such as furnaces and world turn young men away the foundation “exists to pro- roofs, in some of the schools (Observer photos by Amanda Hudson) from considering the priest- vide financial support to the and parishes, adding that par- Board President David Verdeyen Father Randy Fronek shows off hood. He added that it is a part Aurora parishes, for the pur- ishes have always been happy encouraged and thanked the his placemat. Children from An- of Catholic education to “whis- pose of Catholic religious to see the foundation come teachers at the dinner and re- nunciation BVM School provided per in their ears as well” in cel- education (including) the lo- with its annual gifts. counted foundation history. the placemats at the dinner, which ebration of priestly vocations. cal Catholic grade schools, all was held at Fox Valley Country “What a great calling you three Catholic high schools as Club. have,” he concluded, “what a well as parish religious educa- MARRIAGE ON FIRE WITH GREG & JULIE ALEXANDER

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Diocesan New Director Knows Both Sides of Refugee Needs From page 1 the children are progressing all ended up fighting friends. ‘We (refugees) are these years … Refugees help “He decided he couldn’t go to just behind the times refugees; it is a big thing here any side. We are Catholic, (but) a bit, ... . We just (how they) help each other. we didn’t want to sign with We try to connect them with anybody against anybody,” have different ways; the right person who can help she says. “Overnight things the meanings are the them.” changed. We couldn’t believe Plans are to improve services Yugoslavia was going to split same.” for the refugees, she adds. — we (Catholics, Orthodox —Janet Biljeskovic, director, “We want to recruit volun- and Muslims in Croatia, Serbia Catholic Charities Refugee teers to teach English as a Sec- and Bosnia-Herzegovina) were Resettlement Service. ond Language and to do orien- all raised to be together.” tations — our goal is to have She and the children were orientation classes on different enough for school. already gone from their home When they applied for refu- topics to teach about things that before the actual war began gee status, they had said they are expected here,” everything because individual groups that would prefer to go somewhere from car seats and seat belts, were forming had begun to at- in Europe in the hopes that the disciplinary styles and how to tack army families, she says. war would end quickly, Biljes- be a good parent. She and the children went kovic says. The office hopes to recruit first to Bosnia where her hus- a nutritionist to teach refugees “I got the call one day that (Observer photo by Amanda Hudson) band was from, then to Kosovo there were openings in the Janet Biljeskovic settles into her new office and her new role as pro- about the different foods they where her parents lived. U.S.,” she says. “I just said ‘yes.’ gram director of Catholic Charities Refugee Resettlement Services. will find in a grocery store and When the Yugoslavian gov- I didn’t know how long” the war how to prepare and eat healthy ernment fell and its army fell would last or if they would have Learn More foods. Hopes are to hold classes apart, Luka heard about the another chance to leave. about computers, the job appli- For more information about the Refugee Resettlement pro- chance for refugee status under Biljeskovic points to Jeanne cation process, how to use pub- gram, volunteer opportunities or items needed, call 815/399- a UN Security Council resolu- Lindberg, the first person they lic transportation, how to write 1709 or check out the website at www.ccrfd.org. The site has a tion. He gathered his wife and saw upon their arrival in 1994 checks and why credit scores link for email. children and went to Montene- at the Rockford airport, as the are important. gro to discharge himself from “Our job is to support them, one who taught her the most als, and that it “makes you hap- wearing sandals and the clothes the army and apply for refugee not to do things for them — to about working with refugees. py that you are a part” of their on their backs after living for status. show them how to do things,” That work continues to chal- success. “It does give a special years in refugee camps. Adjust- The family lived in Montene- lenge and reward her in her Biljeskovic says. touch in your life,” she says. ing to American life includes gro for a year and a half. newest position. The new director speaks Current refugees are arriv- many things not automatically “In a city where no one knew “It is fulfilling,” she says. As from experience when she says us, we could hide as though a former refugee “you under- ing from Iraq, Burma (Myan- known. that helping refugees “brings we were not Catholic,” Biljes- stand the people we work with; mar), Sudan, Somalia, Congo, “The children who have been worth in your heart and you kovic says, explaining that her you understand their expecta- Ethiopia, Eretria and one from here a few years help the newer are richer … We (refugees) are son went to first grade in Croa- tions and (fears). Even now, I Darfur. ones,” Biljeskovic says, such as just behind the times a bit, (but tia, second and part of third keep learning.” The Iraqis come with some offering advice on what kids you) figure out everything is grade in Kosovo and finished She notes that some former suitcases of possessions and should wear to school so they the same. We just have differ- third grade in Montenegro. refugees have become nurses, never lived in refugee camps, are not bullied. ent ways; the meanings are the Their daughter was not yet old doctors and other profession- she says. The others come “I am pretty pleased the way same.” Vote Soon on Siena on Brendenwood’s ‘Now-Sizing’ Nomination ROCKFORD—Siena on Mature Online Market- sionals nominated Siena for “Now-Sizing” as a new way of Farrell’s approach. Brendenwood, an indepen- ing Business Achievement “Best Traditional Marketing looking at what has often been A book about “now-sizing” is dent senior living facility that (MOMBA) awards is an in- Campaign” and “Best Inter- called “downsizing” when se- provided to residents when they is owned and operated by the ternational competition that nal Resident Communication” niors move from larger homes prepare to move to Siena. Diocese of Rockford, is a final- recognizes creative marketing categories. Siena is one of five to smaller living facilities. The public can vote for their ist for MOMBA awards in two programs used by senior living nominees in each category. “Now-sizing” encourages a favorites once a day at: www. categories for its “Now-Sizing” communities around the world. Vinni Farrell, marketing di- more positive look at “whatever retirementhomes.com/momba marketing materials. A panel of industry profes- rector at Siena, coined the term fits your life now,” according to until Oct. 8. The Pope on ... Catechists From page 2 The catechist, then, is a Chris- present in His word, in the “complacent” — people who (see 1 Tim 6:11). tian who is mindful of God, sacraments, in His Church, in find their security in themselves Remember, remember Jesus Catechists are men and who is guided by the memory His love? and in material things — but Christ, raised from the dead, women of the memory of God of God in his or her entire life men and women of the memo- whom I proclaim and for whom Dear catechists, I ask you: Are if they have a constant, liv- and who is able to awaken that ry of God? ing relationship with Him and I suffer (see 2 Tim 2:8-9). we in fact the memory of God? memory in the hearts of others. Are we really like sentinels In the second reading, St. Paul, with their neighbor; if they are The Apostle can say this This is not easy! It engages who awaken in others the once more writing to Timothy, men and women of faith who because he, too, remembered our entire existence! What is memory of God which warms gives some indications which truly trust in God and put their Christ, who called him when the catechism itself, if not the the heart? can also be guideposts for us in security in Him; if they are men and women of charity, love, he was persecuting Christians, memory of God, the memory “Woe to the complacent in our work as catechists: pursue who see others as brothers who touched him and trans- of His works in history and His Zion!”, says the prophet. What righteousness, godliness, faith, and sisters; if they are men and formed him by his grace. drawing near to us in Christ must we do in order not to be love, endurance, gentleness women of “hypomoné,” endur- ance and perseverance, able

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Nation / World News In Brief As Migration Rises, Pope Cardinal says archdiocese, city mourn death of ‘beloved’ Bishop Lyne CHICAGO (CNS)—On the morning of Sept. 25, retired Auxiliary Bishop Timothy J. Lyne of Chi- Calls for Cooperation cago died at his residence in the rectory bearing his name at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago. VATICAN CITY (CNS)— largest source of emigrants, and nomic and social conditions at Pope Francis called for greater the U.S. as the most popular im- home, so that emigration will He was 94. Visitation for the bishop was sched- (CNS p hoto/Karen Callaway, uled for Sept. 29, from 2-9 p.m., and Sept. 30 Catholic New World) international cooperation to im- migration destination. not be the only option left for from 9-10:15 a.m., at Holy Name Cathedral. Car- Auxiliary prove conditions for the world’s Noting that many migrants those who seek peace, justice, dinal Francis E. George was to be the main cel- Bishop Lyne rising numbers of migrants and experience “rejection, discrimi- security and full respect of their ebrant at the funeral Mass Sept. 30 with Auxiliary Bishop Francis called on the media to combat nation, trafficking and exploita- human dignity.” J. Kane, vicar general, was to be the homilist. Burial was to follow prejudices that make immi- tion, suffering and death,” Pope Many citizens of host coun- at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Hillside. Bishop Lyne knew all six grants unwelcome in their new Francis wrote that migration tries treat immigrations with Chicago cardinals: Cardinals George Mundelein, Samuel Stritch, countries. “needs to be approached and “suspicion and hostility,” the Albert Meyer, John Cody and Joseph Bernardin and of course The pope’s words came in his managed in a new, equitable pope wrote. “There is a fear that Cardinal George. “Each one was a fascinating person who influ- annual message for the World and effective manner,” marked society will become less secure, enced me and my life in a way for which I will always be grateful,” Day of Migrants and Refugees, by “international cooperation that identity and culture will be he once told the Catholic New World, newspaper of Chicago Arch- which will be celebrated Jan. 19, and a spirit of profound solidar- lost, that competition for jobs diocese. Cardinal George said in a statement the archdiocese “is 2014. The message was released ity and compassion.” will become stiffer and even mourning the death of a beloved bishop, and Chicago mourns the by the Vatican Sept. 24. Bilateral relations between that criminal activity will in- death of a great citizen of our city.” “Contemporary movements countries of origin and desti- crease.” of migration represent the larg- nation, as well as international In response, the pope wrote, est movement of individuals, if norms on the rights of migrants the communications media Kenyan Catholic leaders praise not of peoples, in history,” the and host countries, can help na- have a special responsibility to citizen reaction during hostage crisis pope wrote. tional governments “confront “break down stereotypes and NAIROBI, Kenya (CNS)—As Kenyan security forces worked to According to the United Na- socioeconomic imbalances and to offer correct information in end a standoff at an upscale mall, the nation’s Catholic leaders tions, 232 million people, rep- an unregulated globalization, reporting the errors of a few as praised their fellow citizens for resenting 3.2 percent of the which are among some of the well as the honesty, rectitude “the Kenyan spirit.” In a state- world’s population, are cur- causes of migration movements and goodness of the majority.” ment released Sept. 23, two rently international migrants, in which individuals are more The pope invoked the Holy days after the attack and hos- up from 175 million in 2000 victims than protagonists,” he Family’s experience of migra- tage crisis began, the bishops and 154 million in 1990. A 2012 wrote. tion during its flight into Egypt praised security officers for study by the Pew Research Cen- Pope Francis also encouraged as a source of encouragement to their service, ordinary Kenyans (CNS photo/Thomas Mukoya, Reuters) ter listed Mexico as the world’s countries to “create better eco- migrants. On Sept. 25, a woman mourns the for donations of blood, “the sac- death of her son, killed during rifices of those working in health the attack at the Westgate mall in services; all who have volun- Hidden Behind Pope’s Summer Nairobi, Kenya. teered in any way to save the lives of our brothers and sisters in danger.” The statement said Catholics sent condolences to all Residence is Land of Milk and Honey Kenyans, “especially those who have lost loved ones and friends CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy in the Westgate (mall) hostage crisis.” Extremists from al-Shabab, (CNS)—Not a sound bounced an affiliate of al-Qaida, stormed Nairobi’s Westgate mall Sept. 21, off the smooth white walls and throwing grenades and firing on civilians. Kenyan authorities de- vaulted brick ceiling as a Vati- scribed the extremists as “a multinational collection from all over can gardener hunched over an the world.” empty glass jar and poured. Vincenzo Scaccioni, the head Marquette opens new leadership of agricultural operations at the institute to support Catholic education pontifical villa of Castel Gan- MILWAUKEE (CNS)—Marquette University is launching a new dolfo, said: “This is a historic Institute for Catholic Leadership led by Thomas Kiely to support moment.” It was the year’s first primary and secondary Catholic education in the Milwaukee Arch- honey harvest for the new pope diocese, the region and the nation. Kiely, who had been a high by the little known, but very school principal since 2004, spent the 2012-13 academic year at busy, papal bees. And it was Marquette researching best practices for educational growth and lucky because there had been a development. According to a news release, Marquette’s president, drastic dip in this year’s honey (CNS photo/Carol Glatz) Jesuit Father Scott R. Pilarz, said the institution seriously con- production. Papal beekeeper Marco Tullio Cicero, right, shows off the honeycomb siders its responsibility to develop future educational leaders for “As long as there’s a jar covered with worker bees making honey for the winter and Pope the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, as well as throughout the United for him,” the pope, it will be Francis at the papal villa at Castel Gandolfo, outside Rome. Sept. 12. States. Kiely said the Institute for Catholic Leadership will provide enough, said Scaccioni, who training and consultative services to Catholic educators. oversees 26 employees on the See More villa’s 74 acres of gardens and A video of an inside-look at the papal bee operation is posted at http:// 62 acres of farmland. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UEfKWJ5DoM&feature=youtu.be Pope Pius XI expanded the Don’t Miss the Family Fun!! papal farm in 1930, Scaccioni and meeting rooms at the Vati- need to be pollinated for food to said, in part to “express the uni- Complimentary can. The aromatic herbs and grow. Meat production, too, de- versality and the fullness of the flowering plants also provide pends on hay and grains, which Harlem-Style Autographs church and countryside,” and to Comedy an abundance of nectar for the depend on pollination. with the make use of the fertile pastures bees, which work from dawn to The role bees play in feeding Basketball! Harlem — which had been abandoned dusk collecting the sweet water the world is one that commands Slam-Dunks! Ambassadors! after the loss of the Papal States to turn into wildflower honey “deep respect,” he said. Games w/Kids! in 1870 — to provide fresh fare for the cold winter months. In an era of intense, high- VS for the papal menu. What the pope and his clos- yield single crops dependent on Aurora’s Guns & Hoses The villa’s workers raise free- est aides do not use is sold to petro-chemical pesticides and (Aurora’s Police and Firefi ghters Basketball Team) range chickens, rabbits, ducks, Vatican employees and retirees fertilizers, Scaccioni said, peo- pheasants and other fowl for at the Vatican discount super- ple are beginning to understand A fundraiser for RITAS Ministry for meat, calves for veal, cows to market. the importance of a more holis- Restorative Justice Programs provide milk and milk products Scaccioni, who has a degree tic, organic approach to agricul- like mozzarella cheese and yo- in agricultural science, said the ture that “benefits the plants, 7:00 p.m. Tickets gurt, and hens for eggs. papal farm is ready for an over- benefits nature” and the larger $15 — Adults They also harvest fruit and haul, and the first thing on his ecosystem. Oct. 12, 2013 $10 — 12 and under olive orchards and vineyards, list is the bees, with an eye to Having a papal farm is still cut hayfields, tend vegetable Marmion Academy Order by calling expanding their presence and important today, Scaccioni said, patches and grow flowers and boosting their output. Bees are because “it’s a real sign of the 1000 Butterfi eld Rd. 630-966-0252 or plants that often are used to “very useful insects for agri- popes’ attention to creation, na- Aurora, Ill. www.ritasministry.org decorate the papal apartments culture,” he said, since flowers ture and the countryside.” The Observer | FRIDAY OCTOBER 4, 2013 7

Nation / World Pope: Digital Domain Needs Dialogue News In Brief VATICAN CITY (CNS)— counter that cannot be forced Diocese looks at possibly opening Helping the church get the Gos- or engineered. “We have a cause for Chesterton’s sainthood pel message out to the digital great temptation in the church MANCHESTER, England (CNS)—The bishop of Northampton, world depends more on a lov- today” to engage in “spiritual England, has appointed a priest to investigate the possibility of ing passion for reaching out to harassment, the manipulation opening the cause for sainthood of G.K. Chesterton, a British jour- others than being tech savvy or of conscience, a theological nalist and author of the early 20th century. A statement released a verbal warrior, Pope Francis brainwashing,” which, in the Sept. 19 by the diocese in central England said that the decision to told Catholic communicators. end, he said, only leads people (CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano) investigate the cause followed numerous approaches from devo- “I believe that the goal is to Pope Francis listens as Archbish- to an encounter with Christ in tees of Chesterton, including many from the United States. Fa- understand how to enter into op Claudio Celli, president of the name only and not with the liv- ther John Udris, spiritual director at St. Mary’s College, Oscott, a dialogue with the men and Pontifical Council for Social Com- ing person of the Lord. seminary in Birmingham, will lead the effort, the statement said. women of today in order to munications, speaks during a an Communicators need to The appointment represents the first step in a long process that appreciate their desires, their audience Sept. 21. portray “the face of a church, could result in the eventual canonization of a man who created doubts and their hopes,” he which is ‘home’ to all,” and the famous “Father Brown” literary figure. Chesterton was born said in his talk Sept. 21. De- convey the beauty of faith and in London in 1874 and died of heart failure in 1936 at the age of ing methods of communica- spite the temptation that exists joy of meeting Christ. 62 in Beaconsfield, north of the city, and within the Diocese of tion, “the issues are not princi- today, dialogue and bringing The pope ended his talk by Northampton. people to Christ have noth- pally technological,” the pope asking for people’s prayers said, adding that it is important ing to do with hounding oth- “because I have this mission, Pope names Bishop Hebda of Gaylord ers into submission in a kind “to know how to dialogue and, too,” of communicating Christ of “theological brainwashing,” with discernment, to use mod- to the world. to be Newark coadjutor archbishop he added. ern technologies and social Toronto Cardinal Thomas WASHINGTON (CNS)—Pope Francis has appointed Bishop The pope’s comments, which networks in such a way as to Collins told Catholic News Bernard A. Hebda of Gaylord, Mich., 54, to be included a number of off-the- reveal a presence that listens, Service that “in many ways coadjutor archbishop of Newark, N.J. As coad- cuff remarks, came during a converses and encourages.” we’re made to be analog Chris- jutor, he would automatically succeed Newark special audience with partici- Some people “sometimes feel tians in a digital world.” Archbishop John J. Myers, 72, upon his retire- pants of the Pontifical Council let down by a Christianity that The digital world is in many ment or death. Canon law requires bishops to for Social Communications’ to them appears sterile and in ways very abstract, and it can turn in their resignation to the pope at age 75. plenary assembly meeting difficulty as it tries to com- be isolating and disorienting,” Archbishop Myers has headed the archdio- Sept. 19-21 at the Vatican. The municate the depth of mean- he said. Analog, he said, comes cese since 2001. Archbishop Hebda, a native of Pittsburgh, was ordained bishop of Gaylord discussions focused on the ing that comes with the gift of from “‘analogy,’ which means (CNS photo) church and digital communica- faith,” the pope said. connectedness, relationship, Dec. 1, 2009. The appointment was announced Bishop Hebda tion. He emphasized that meeting and we always have to main- Sept. 24 in Washington by Archbishop Carlo In a world of rapidly chang- Christ requires a personal en- tain that.” Maria Vigano, apostolic nuncio to the United States. Religious order files HHS lawsuit; Jesuit Reports Catholic college joins another suit WASHINGTON (CNS)—The Little Sisters of the Poor and a Cath- Shortage olic college are the latest Catholic entities to file a lawsuit or join an existing suit against the Department of Health and Human Situation in Homs Services over its mandate that most religious employers’ health BROOKLYN, N.Y. (CNS) — insurance plans cover contraceptives, sterilization and some abor- A Dutch Jesuit in the besieged tion-inducing drugs free of charge. The Becket Fund for Religious Syrian city of Homs said those Liberty Sept. 24 filed suit in Federal District Court in Denver on be- who remain are facing shortages half of the order of women religious, saying it does not “fall within of food and fuel — even aban- the government’s narrow exemption for ‘religious employers’” de- doned homes have no food left. spite the fact homes run by the sisters “perform a religious minis- “Disease has captured some try of caring for the elderly poor.” In Santa Paula, Calif., Thomas of us and is knocking on the Aquinas College announced it joined in a lawsuit refiled Sept. 20 door of others,” said a letter by by the international firm of Jones Day on behalf of Archdiocese of Jesuit Father Frans van der Lugt. (CNS photo/Mohsin Raza, Reuters) Washington and The Catholic University of America. Meanwhile, “No food has entered our be- A member of the Pakistani Christian community holds a placard as a three-judge panel of the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled sieged region for more than 15 he shouts slogans during a Sept. 23 protest rally in Lahore, Pakistan, Sept. 17 that a Michigan business must comply with the mandate months,” said the Jesuit’s let- to condemn the suicide attack on All Saints Church in Peshawar the even though the Catholic owner is morally opposed to such cover- ter, dated Sept. 23 and released previous day. At least 81 people were killed by two suicide bomb- age. In a statement released in Washington by the Becket Fund, Sept. 26 by the Catholic charity ers outside the historic church in Peshawar, prompting country- Sister Loraine Marie, superior for one of the three Little Sisters of Aid to the Church in Need, with wide protests by Christians who condemned authorities for failing the Poor U.S. provinces, stated: “Like all of the Little Sisters, I have U.S. headquarters in Brooklyn. to protect minorities. vowed to God and the Roman Catholic Church that I will treat all “For months we were able to life as valuable, and I have dedicated my life to that work. We can- rely on local warehouses, but not violate our vows by participating in the government’s program these are now empty. We are Philippine Bishops Call to provide access to abortion-inducing drugs.” surviving on what little food remains in our homes, but we for Hostage Release will be reduced to soon only find bulgur wheat, and then MANILA, Philippines in Zamboanga and in Basilan Looking for the soon that will be gone, too. We (CNS)—Bishops in southern province, where the fighting thank God that each and every Philippines have condemned had spread. Among the more Perfect Weekend? one of us still gets (2.2 pounds) rebels’ use of hostages as hu- than 100 hostages held by the Looking for a weekend to bring you and your of flour a week, but we do not man shields in gunfights with rebels was Father Michael spouse closer together? A Worldwide know how long this supply will government troops. 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(Observer photo by Dan Szpekowski) An important part of John (left) and Pat (right) Wisdom’s duties as volunteer Ambassadors at Presence St. Joseph Hos- pital in Elgin is to provide feedback to hospital staff to enhance patients’ experience, as they do during a conversation At Elgin Hospital with James Blasko, RN, after a patient visit.

By Pat Szpekowski “The staff and nurses are very busy,” he said, nity to be with people,” she said. Her new role Observer Correspondent “and we are proud to be able to offer an addition- with John as an Ambassador was “the right thing al, and surprising, service of just listening to the alking the corri- to do.” patients’ needs and finding solutions for them.” dors of Presence St. “There is such a different feeling at St. Joe’s as Even though the Wisdoms are volunteers, they Joseph Hospital in a Catholic hospital,” John said. “The people are are held to hospital standards and have been Elgin and visiting what make the hospital and they make a differ- trained to commu- patients to hear their ence. It’s the nurses, the nicate with patients needs and concerns staff, the doctors, plus before taking on their “They serve our ministry as an doesn’t usually come to mind when thinking of Father George Birun- Ambassador position. Whow someone might fill time during retirement. extension of our hospital staff to ensure gyi, Chaplain Bob Real They have each However, it is a passion and responsibility patients receive the best possible and Sister Leticia Lapid signed confidentiality that John and Pat Wisdom of Elgin have shared agreements and are experience while in our care.” who are all special. together with enthusiasm and grace for the past advised of the Health — Julie Lichtenberg, MA, RN, director of professional “We love the Chapel seven years since they embarked as the hospital’s Insurance Portability practice, behavioral health and service excellence and attend the recitation volunteer Ambassadors. and Accountability of the rosary and the “Our Ambassador program allows patients Act (HIPPA), which noon Mass that fol- and their families to communicate with hospital ensures strict security standards for the protec- lows,” he adds. “There is such a peace here with management in real-time and express concerns tion of personal health information. beautiful Scriptures visible on the walls through- and compliments,” said Eugene McMahon, MD, In addition, they maintain their own health and out the hospital. We find it so warm and comfort- MBA, FACP, president and CEO of Presence St. are given flu and TB shots because they interact ing.” Joseph Hospital-Elgin. with patients. Lichtenberg said the Wisdoms have become an “John and Pat regularly interact at the bedside They are respectful of patients who are very integral part of their team. They are included in in a friendly manner with our patients and have ill or those who would prefer not to have a visit. leadership meetings to share what they hear and made a tremendous impact,” said Julie Lichten- John says occasionally patients are reluctant at see in the hospital and work together as a team in berg, MA, RN, director of professional practice, first, but once they feel a trust and comfort with complete support. behavioral health and service excellence, at St. the Wisdoms, they are welcomed in to say hello. Joseph. “It is very important for our departments from “We are not here to advise or to administer housekeeping and interpreters to the maintenance “They serve our ministry as an extension of our Communion,” John said. “But we contact Pas- and dietary departments to get to know John and hospital staff to ensure patients receive the best toral Care to take care of the patient’s spiritual Pat,” Lichtenberg said. possible experience while in our care.” needs.” In fact, McMahon adds that communication Presence St. Joseph Hospital is in close prox- “Hospital staff recognize the wonderful value with patients and families has risen to a new imity to St. Thomas More Church in Elgin, the Ambassadors bring to their patients and com- level and hospital staff recognize the wonderful where John and Pat Wisdom have been parish- munication with patients and families has risen value the Ambassadors bring to the patients. ioners for the past 45 years. They have been in- to a new level,” McMahon said. Comparing themselves to be not-so-“secret- volved in a variety of activities, John as an usher “It’s one way of keeping everyone on their shoppers,” the Wisdoms together visit with pa- and member of the school board and Pat with the toes, all for the good of our hospital and pa- tients at least once a week for about four to five funeral luncheon committee. tients,” Lichtenberg added. “John provides me hours each day. “Patients are very appreciative They have busy lives with four children and 11 with a very detailed report of what he and Pat of our visits as we quietly listen to their requests grandchildren, but still find time for their hospital have experienced the day they visit with patients. and comments,” John said. work. I then share the report with our entire team with “We have found patients to be very emotional Pat became an active volunteer Auxiliary mem- the expectation they will act upon the oppor- and appreciative when one of their needs is cor- ber at the hospital when she retired and worked tunities and also recognize staff that have been rected. It can be as simple as they didn’t get rice in the gift shop. highlighted positively in the report.” with their dinner to assorted housekeeping issues. “It was meaningful and gave me the opportu- Continued on page 16 The Observer | FRIDAY OCTOBER 4, 2013 9

Destination ‘A Scout is Reverent’ Table for Christ Honors ‘Father Mac’ By Penny wiegert Voices could be heard murmuring, “Do Editor you think he’ll do it?” (CNS photo/EWPhotography, courtesy Diocese of Raleigh) “Oh, I bet he will. It would be so good to sgr. Charles see this again.” Basilica Shrine of St. Mary McNamee, with a “Shhhh. (Scout sign) Listen he’s starting. little help from a Wilmington, N.C. He’s going to do it! This is so great.” wheeled walker, Msgr. McNamee stood in front of a new Destination: The Vatican has recognized the history of St. made his way Mary Catholic Church in Wilmington, N.C., and its promi- altar and looked over a small sea of khaki to the chapel at nent place in the Catholic community and the wider com- formed by the scouts in their Class A uni- Camp Lowden in Oregon as he has so many munity by designating it a basilica. Raleigh Bishop Michael forms and began to take his vestments from Mtimes before during the recent Fall Reli- F. Burbidge announced that the church, dedicated in 1912 their case and put them on one at time. He by Cardinal James Gibbons of Baltimore, will now have the gious Retreat for Boy Scouts. explained what each piece of clothing is title of the Basilica Shrine of As the scouts, adults and special guests called, what it means and why it is worn. St. Mary. filled outdoor benches on an unseason- Not even the wind made a sound as the 89 Mass is offered at 5:30 (Eng- ably hot and breathless afternoon, “Father year-old scouter described his clerical garb. lish) and 7 p.m. (Spanish) on Mac” as he is affectionately known and This is a tradition Msgr. McNamee said Saturday; 8, 9:30, 11 a.m. identified on his uniform badge, began to he began some 60 years ago. (all English), and 12:30 p.m. (Spanish) on Sunday; 7:30 find his place and soon captured the atten- “I had been saying public Mass for scout tion of those waiting for Mass. Continued on page 16 a.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Why to go: St. Mary is a mi- nor basilica, one of about 70 in the United States. A church designated as a minor ba- silica must be a center of ac- The former St. Mary Church tive and pastoral liturgy with in Wilmington, N.C., is the na- a vibrant Catholic community. tion’s newest basilica. The Wilmington basilica also has unique historical and ar- chitectural importance. Pope Pius IX created the apostolic vicariate of North Caro- lina in 1868. St. Mary Church was designated a pro-cathe- dral when it was dedicated in 1912, although it did not be- come the cathedral for the Diocese of Raleigh, when it was established in 1924. Fashioned in the Spanish Baroque style, its features in- clude a central dome, as well as twin towers, with each tower capped by a cupola. The church seats 485 people. In addition to the main altar, it has two other altars, dedicated to St. Anthony and to the Sacred Heart. In 1974, the church was listed in the National Register of Historic Places. In 1994, it was recognized by the American Institute of Archi- tecture and Religious Art. In 2005, the city of Wilmington named the church a local historic site. Amenities: A gift and book store is open 4-7 p.m. Satur- day; 9 a.m-1 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. Accessibility: There are some steps to negotiate. (Grand) Kid friendly: It’s an active parish attached to a school, so kids are always welcome. Info: Address: Basilica Shrine of St. Mary, 412 Ann St., Wilmington, NC 28401. A(Observer photo by Penny Wiegert) Phone: 910/762-5491. Web: http://thestmaryparish.org/. As Msgr. Charles McNamee explains the process of vesting before Mass at Lowden Boy Scout camp near Oregon, one of the Mass-goers takes his picture on her cell phone. A blank sheet of paper on an easel covers — Compiled by Sharon Boehlefeld; CNS contributed to this story a plaque, which reads, in part, “The camp Lowden chapel altar stands in lasting recognition of the service of Send Destination ideas to [email protected]. Rev. Msgr. Charles McNamee.” In-Home Senior Care Service He’s AlwAys Been An IndIvIduAl. wHy sHould HIs Home CAre Be Any dIfferent? We help to keep in-home senior care services: his independent l Personal Care l Companion Care l Housekeeping & Meal Preparation spirit strong. l Shopping & Errands l Incidental Transportation l SafetyChoice® Home Safety Solutions For information about services or employment, call: of Northwest Illinois www.comfortkeepers.com Each office independently owned and operated 815-229-9100 10 FRIDAY OCTOBER 4, 2013 | The Observer

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DIXON Thanksgiving help: Knights of Columbus Council 690 is looking for donations and volunteers to help with its annual Thanksgiving Day dinner. Info: 815/288-1821 (leave a Galena Honors Area message). First Responders FREEPORT Basketball registration: Sign-up On Sept. 8, the Galena Knights now for the Catholic Basketball of Columbus held their annual Association league for boys and Blue Mass to honor First girls in second through sixth grade Responders in the area. Father who are Aquin Elementary School Max Lasrado blesses emergency students or whose families are members of Freeport, Shannon or vehicles of the Galena Fire Lena parishes. Register online or by Department and Galena EMS. mail by Oct. 8. Send checks payable (Photo provided) to CBA to Aquin Elementary School, 202 W. Pleasant St., Freeport, IL DeKalb Deanery 61032. Cost: $10 per student. Info: [email protected], 815/235-3154, ext. 226. Clip and Save

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Members of Knights of Columbus Council 13436 from St. Paul the (Photo provided) Apostle Parish help at the Sandwich Benevolent Fair Stand during the Father Andrew Hougan, pastor of St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Sand- Oct. 12 Sandwich Fair. wich, offers an early morning Mass at the Sandwich Fair. WHITE HALL CDA workshop: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; All Saints Church Seton Hall, 125 S. Main St. Sponsor: Catholic Daughters of the What’s UP Americas. Info: your local CDA court. AURORA Oct. 18-20 Mon Oct 7 Thu Oct 10 Guns and Hoses: 7 p.m.; Marmion Academy, FERDINAND, IND. 1000 Butterfi eld Road. Basketball with the Come and See weekend: Sisters DIXON ROCKFORD Harlem Ambassadors versus Aurora Police of St. Benedict, 802 E. 10th St. For Family scramble dinner: 6 p.m.; Knights Card party: noon; St. Anthony of Padua single, Catholic women 18-40 who are and Firefi ghters. Proceeds for RITAS Ministry of Columbus Council 690 Hall, 506 W. Third Parish, 1010 Ferguson St. Sponsor: Altar and interested in religious life. Weekend St. Bring dish to pass; main course provided. Rosary Society. Bring cards and women and for restorative justice programs. Autographs will include a pilgrimage. Info: Sister Speaker: Chris Anderson. Topic: military men friends. Prizes include gas cards, cash after the game. Cost: $15 adults; $10 children Michelle Sinkhorn, 800/734-9999, experience. Info: www.kofc690.com. and more. Lunch and refreshments available. 12 and younger. Info: 630/966-0252 or www. [email protected]. Cost: $5. Info: Eleanor Biasin, 815/397-6877. ritasministry.org. JOHNSBURG Oct. 23 Theology at the Tavern: 6:30 p.m.; Rosary feast: 6 p.m.; St. John the Baptist ERIE SPRINGFIELD Franchesco’s Ristorante, 7128 Spring Creek Parish, 2302 W. Church St. Living rosary, talk, Chicken BBQ: 4-7 p.m.; St. Ambrose Parish Defend Marriage Day: 9 a.m.-3 Road. Sponsor: Holy Family Parish. Speaker: blessing of religious articles. Speaker: Father Hall, 820 Fifth Ave. Half or quarter chicken and p.m.; Illinois State Capitol, 401 S. Father David Reese. Topic: Leaving and Marcelo de JesuMaria, CR. Topic: The Power fi xings. Cost: Donation. Second St. Lobby and prayer watch. returning to the faith. Info: Jason Stewart; of the Holy Rosary. Info: 815/344-0885. Sponsor: Illinois Family Institute. [email protected]. MCHENRY Materials pick-up at IFI table in the LOVES PARK Magnifi cat breakfast: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; north hallway off the capitol rotunda. Info: www.illinoisfamily.org. Guest speaker: 7 p.m. (also Oct. 14); St. Church of Holy Apostles, 5211 W. Bull Valley Bridget Parish Center, 600 Clifford Ave. Parish Fri Oct 11 Road. Speaker: Kathy MacInnis, coordinator Oct. 26 Year of Faith series. Speaker: John McGrath. of the central service team and the Magnifi cat Topic: “Making Sense of the Old Testament: ROCKFORD PERU international conference in New Orleans. Four Key Images of Jesus.” Info: Teresa Future Titan night: 6:30-7:15 p.m.; Boylan CDA workshop: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Register by Oct. 4. Cost: $15. Info: 815/893- Marotta, 815/877-1664. Central Catholic High School football fi eld, Hamilton Banquet, 110 E. State St. 4000 St. Francis Dr. For future Titans — in 4061. Sponsor: Catholic Daughters of the strollers to eighth grade — and their parents; Americas. Info: your local CDA court. SOUTH BELOIT Tue Oct 8 halftime fi eld recognition. Free; fi rst 300 future Titans get free hot dog, chips and prize. Info: Public Square Rosary Rally: noon; St. Peter Save the Date NORTH AURORA Advancement Offi ce, 815/316-2422; mbrown@ Church, 620 Blackhawk Blvd. Info: 815/624- 2979. Ladies night out: 6-9 p.m.; Blessed Sacrament boylan.org. Oct. 14 Church, 801 Oak St. Holiday vendor fair; bake STERLING DEKALB sale; door prizes. Free, but non-perishable Sat Oct 12 Public Square Rosary Rally: noon-1 p.m.; Salad luncheon: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; St. food items accepted for Interfaith Food Pantry. Grandon Civic Center (in Central Park, 1608 Mary Parish Ministry Center, Pine Fourth Ave.). Info: Carlene Jenner, 815/625- and North Fourth streets. Sponsor: ALGONQUIN Catholic Daughters of the Americas Wed Oct 9 Holy hour: 8-9 p.m.; St. Margaret Mary Parish, 4388; [email protected]. Court 996. Proceeds for national 111 S. Hubbard St. Join in Pope Francis’s prayer and local charity efforts. Homemade Deadline for Oct. 18 What’s Up (for events to consecrate the world to the Blessed Virgin For more events, visit the calendar page at meatballs, ham, salads and desserts. Oct. 21-27) Mary. Info: Linda Mary Settles, 847/658-7625. www.rockforddiocese.org. Cost: $10. Buy One, Give One Buy One, Give One Buy One, Give One Keep The Observer coming for only $28 a year and receive the Good News of the Rockford Diocese. 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Save the Date Aurora Deanery Knights of Columbus Council 4849 Oct. 15 at Holy Angels Church in Aurora ALGONQUIN kicked off it’s 2013 Intellectual Dis- Family Mass: 7 p.m.; St. Margaret ability “Tootsie Roll” Drive Sept. 13. Mary Parish, 111 S. Hubbard St. For families of children with disabilities. Funds raised benefit Special Olym- Info: Linda Mary Settles, 847/658- pics and other charitable work. 7625. Knights and their families collect Oct. 16 donations on street corners and SYCAMORE outside stores. During the drive, Health, education talk: 7 p.m.; contributors are usually offered St. Mary Parish Center, 244 Waterman St. Speaker: Maryknoll a Tootsie Roll in appreciation for Lay Missionary Liz Mach. Topic: their donations. Last year, Council “The Importance of Educating Girls 4849 donated nearly $6,000 to five for Women’s Health.” Sponsor: Tanzania Development Support of organizations helping people with DeKalb. (Talk will be repeated Oct. intellectual disabilities. Knights 17, 5 p.m.; Unitarian Fellowship, Paul Fleming (far left) and Dr. DeKalb.) Free; donations accepted. Info: www.tdsnfp.org. Richard Lamermayer (below right) accept contributions from donors. Oct. 17 MACHESNEY PARK “Mary of Nazareth”: 6:30 p.m.; Showplace 14, 1860 Anjali Way. Sponsor: Holy Family Parish of Rockford. Limited seating for first run movie premier. Cost: $10. Info: 815/398-4280. Oct. 19 DIXON (Photos provided) Steak dinner: 5 p.m.; Knights of Columbus Council 690 Hall, 506 W. Third St. 12 oz. ribeye and fixings. McHenry Deanery Bonanza drawing, 8 p.m. Cost: $12. Info: www.kofc690.com. St. Mary Parish Senior Club in GENEVA Huntley elected new officers at 9:30 a.m.; Walk for Hope: their 10th anniversary Mass and Fabyan Forest Preserve, 1925. S. Batavia Ave. Proceeds for Mutual meeting earlier this year. They are Ground domestic violence and (from left) Secretary Nancy Gil- sexual assault shelter. Info: www. hooly, President Dolores Boychuk, MGWalkforHope.com, 630/897- Vice President Linda Floreani, 0084; www.mutualground.org. Treasuer Donna DeVita, Sargent LOVE PARK at Arms Jack Gilhooly, Sunshine Craft fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; St. Bridget and Spiritual chair Marge Zilinaky, Parish Center and school gym, 704 Hospitality chair Gloria Swidlikie- Clifford Ave. More than 50 exhibitors. wicz, support personnel Marian Free; hourly door prizes. Pudelek and Frank Zilinsky and Oct. 20 Sargent at Arms Peter Floreani. BATAVIA Meetings are held at the church on Extras needed: 1-4 p.m.; Holy the first Wednesday of the month. (Photo provided) Cross Parish, 2300 Main St. Outside da Box needs extras — middle- schoolers through adults — for its latest video project. Extras will fill the pews for a Mass sequence. St. Mary’s ROCK FALLS KC breakfast: 7 a.m.-11:30 a.m.; St. Andrew School. 701 11th Ave. 58th annual Sponsor: St. Andrew Parish Knights of Columbus Council 11874. Cost: $7.50 adult; $6.50 senior citizen; $4 children Handicap Turkey or 10 and younger; $3 preschooler. Accessible ROCKFORD “Messiah” rehearsal: 1:30 p.m. Ham Dinner registration, 2-4 p.m. practice; (Photo provided) Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 920 The Knights of Columbus Thomas Sunday, October 20, 2013 Third Ave. First of six Sunday J. O’Neill Council 1204 of Harvard practices; final rehearsal 7 p.m. recently donated $3,610, 10 per- 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Nov. 29. Performances: 7 p.m. Nov. cent of the estimated $36,100 30; 3 p.m. Dec. 1. Capable singers Bake Sale of all ages welcome. Presented cost, to replace the roof of St. Jo- St. Mary Church by Rockford Choral Union for the seph School in Harvard. Parish- Cash Raffl e 68th year. Cost: $5 per singer; $10 ioners and alumni of the school 126 W. 5th St., Pecatonica for score. Info: Sharon Whitlock, are invited to donate also. Grand 815/262-3843. Knight Richard Kirchner presents  Turkey  Ham  Dressing  Vegetables the check to Father Steven Clarke, Oct. 23  Cranberries  Homemade Mashed Potatoes CRYSTAL LAKE pastor. Bus to Springfield: 5:45 a.m.-6  Gravy  Homemade Pies p.m.; St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Submit News, Photos parking lot, Illinois Rte. 176 and Oak Street. Transportation to Defend Online: Parish, school and FIRST COME — FIRST SERVED SEATING Marriage Day in Springfield. Payment organization publicists may due by Oct. 14. Cost: $30 per person. now send news and photos Adults — $9.00 Info: Phil Weyna, 815/861-5847. using interactive forms Children 4-10 — $4.00 Oct. 24 available at http://observer. AURORA rockforddiocese.org. Click Kids 3 & under — FREE Protecting God’s Children: 6-9 on Contact Us, then on p.m.; St. Mary Parish Hall, 432 Submit Events and News. Carryouts available E. Downer Place. Free to Aurora (You may attach one picture Deanery residents. Five-person per form.) Plan to submit minimum for session. Info: Aurora Deanery Center, 630/859-3922; dated material at least two [email protected]. weeks before publication. 12 FRIDAY OCTOBER 4, 2013 | The Observer

Faith Forum Why Read the Old Testament? ‘If This is How You Treat If Jesus gave us the new law in the New the Gentiles and to the other nations and made QTestament, why do we have to read the them brothers and sisters of Christ and children Old Testament? of God. Your Friends, I’m Glad I’m We look at the Old Testament as being the We should read the Bible because the background into which the God the Father in- A Bible is that portion of God’s word which serted His only begotten son, whose public life Not One of Your Enemies’ was written down by authors chosen by Him, then promulgated the New Covenant and the and presented Teaching Moment New Law. I do not think there are many who It is claimed that one of the Liturgy Of The Church to us as mo- would deny that the law of the Gospel propound- great women saints, St. Cathe- ments in the by Bishop Emeritus ed to us by Jesus Christ is both easier to account rine of Siena, was on her way to by Father John constant care see the pope, and on the journey Slampak, STL Thomas G. Doran for and, in a sense, as difficult to accomplish as of God for our she was beset by such a great Member of the salvation and the Old. The reading of the Old Testament puts storm that the streets turned to Diocesan Liturgical Commission our welfare. us in contact with God’s continuing revelation mud, and she got stuck. The Old from the very beginning in the Book of Genesis [email protected] Pondering her predicament, [email protected] T e s t a m e n t all the way down to the writings of St. John the she raised her fist and shouted recounts God’s intervention on behalf of His Divine. out to God, “If this is how you treat your friends, I’m glad I’m not chosen people, and how they rejected that in- Send your topics or questions for Bishop Doran’s one of your enemies!” tervention in large part, and so God turned to Teaching Moment to [email protected] Do you ever get discouraged? Sometimes things happen in life that make you angry at God, especially when you don’t under- stand or see the results you wanted. You know, when God does not Not Our Will, But God’s Will perform according to your expectations or how you think things should be according to your schedule. Last month, I received a strange call from a I had to smile, realizing that most people have Like Habakkuk, you do all you can to live well, to help some- woman who was angry with God for not answer- had that feeling at one time or another in their one, and it doesn’t go right, and you cry out, “how long, O Lord?” ing her prayers. Apparently she had come across lives, myself included. You do everything you can and there is no response, or you an old column I had written on prayer and want- “That’s what I’m trying to tell you,” I per- do the wrong thing and you wrestle with the guilt. It’s good to ed some information. sisted. “You have to remember that Jesus also remember what God says, “... the vision still has its time, presses Guest Column The conver- instructed us to say, not my will, but thine be on to fulfillment, and will not disappoint; if it delays, wait for it, it sation went done.” will surely come, it will not be late.” by Father John something like Unimpressed, she went on to explain how un- The vision is of the kingdom, where there is peace and harmony. Catoir this: “Since fair others had been to her. I listened for a while No matter what, be faithful. Faith is allowing God to work in you. you know so but had to interrupt. I had little hope of getting Paul tells Timothy, “I remind you to stir into flame the gift of much about through to her, but I tried one more time. God that you have through the imposition of my hands. For God prayer, tell me “Religion is not me-ligion,” I said. did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love how you can Catholic News Service Religion means to bind oneself back to God. and self-control.” get God to help “Me-ligion” is more about pushing God away In difficult times you need to cling to faith, and even if your me win the lottery.” if He doesn’t give us what we want. To connect faith seems small, like a mustard seed, Jesus says, even that is I thought, “Are you kidding me?” with God, we all have to surrender to His will, enough, to do what you are supposed to do, obliged to do. I felt as if this person would have snored freely, sincerely and lovingly. I could feel that We have a special day of prayer each year that everyone might through the Sermon on the Mount. But I felt my words were going over like a lead balloon. have a deeper reverence for the gift of life which God puts into our sympathy for her. She obviously was emotion- care. There has been, for quite some time, a darkening of moral “Life is a test,” I continued. “We are preparing ally upset and needed to talk. awareness, a loss of the capacity to love to the end, death and suf- our souls for the next life. The only people who I learned that her family debt was due to unjust fering caused by human violence, the break-up of families, abor- are truly ready to enter the kingdom of God are legal fees she incurred while trying to defend her tion that results from insensitivity towards the most indefensible, son in court. She didn’t tell me anything about those who accept His will and obey His teach- the exclusion of God from private and public life. the nature of the case, only about her exaspera- ings.” Christians spend a lifetime practicing the The Scriptures suggest that you should reflect more deeply on tion with the legal system. discipline of loving surrender. To love is to give the relationship between yourself, the receivers of the gift of life, She and her husband tried to borrow money, oneself to God and to others. The emphasis is on and the giver, God. Some people do not revere the gift of life be- but their credit line was depleted. So they began the word: free. We give ourselves freely. cause they don’t revere God who gives life. playing the lottery and praying that God would “I know this has nothing to do with the lot- In today’s culture of death no one should be surprised that ef- bring them good luck. That was a year ago. They tery,” I said. “But it is part of the overall scheme forts to protect and defend life will elicit the opposition and even had become increasingly aggravated by God’s of things.” hatred of others. failure to cooperate. She was silent. Not knowing exactly what that Be faithful to the vision that every human being is created in the I took a deep breath and tried to explain that silence meant, I added my final point. image and likeness of God. religion is not about getting God to do what we “One thing is certain, if you ask for God’s for- At the same time the faith which lets you complain before God, want. It is about surrendering ourselves to God’s giveness, and are willing to make amends, He helps you to come deeper and more patiently into the presence of will. Then I recited the Our Father, “Thy will be will forgive you. That’s where ‘ask and you sure- God. Through ordinary love and self-giving you learn to be more done on earth as it is in heaven.” ly will receive’ comes in,” I said. open and more willing to recognize that it is not in faith that you She blurted out, “What about His words, ‘Ask She thanked me and hung up. I’m not sure if I have found God but that in faith, as little as a mustard seed, God and you shall receive?’” helped or made the situation worse. has found you.

Future of Youth, Elderly is Ours, Too A Different View CNS/Harley Schwadron On his way to lead up to 2 million enthusi- working at low-paying, part-time jobs or no-pay astic young people from all around the globe at internships while they wait for the tide to turn World Youth Day festivities in Rio de Janeiro in their favor. ... July 23-28, Pope Francis sounded a somber note No matter which route they take, these young about their future — and everyone else’s too. people are by and large postponing marriage, By using the economic hard times of recent parenthood and even independent living outside years as an excuse not to hire young people, the their family home. Certainly, they’re not mak- pope said, the world risks tossing them aside and, in so doing, endangers its own future. “I ing the contribution they’d like to make to the think we run the risk of creating a generation local economy and to society at large. ... that has never worked,” he said, speaking to “A people has a future if it goes forward journalists aboard the papal plane. ... with bridges, with the young people having What the world needs, the pope said, ... is “a the strength to bring it forward,” the pope said, culture of inclusion and encounter” to make sure “and the elderly because they have the wisdom everyone’s place and potential contribution to of life, the wisdom of history, the wisdom of a society is welcomed — from the young people nation, the wisdom of a family.” without jobs to the elderly who are pushed aside. “We need this,” Pope Francis said. With young people in particular, we’ve run Indeed we do. across far too many talented individuals in re- cent years who have graduated from college — From the July 25 issue of Catholic New York, the and are either unemployed or underemployed, archdiocesan newspaper The Observer | FRIDAY OCTOBER 4, 2013 13

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Ordinary Time CNS/ Martha Campbell Voices A Maryknoll Inspiration in the News Mother Mary Joseph, a woman with whom I shared one year of life together on this earth and to whom I attribute a signifi cant role in my faith formation, will be inducted into the National Women’s rotection for Hall of Fame in October. conscience Born Mary Josephine Rogers in 1882 to a large family of Irish rights in health Catholics in Boston, she attended public school and earned her de- ‘P gree in zoology from Smith College in 1905. In 1912, she founded care is of especially the Congregation of Maryknoll great importance to the Guest Column Sisters of St. Dominic, the fi rst Catholic Church, which by Carolyn Woo American Catholic missionary daily contributes to the President and CEO, order of religious women. Loved welfare of U.S. society Catholic Relief Services by all, she was often referred to as “Mother” or “Mollie.” through schools, social In these past hundred years, services, hospitals thousands of women would be Catholic News Service and assisted living drawn to form the community of Maryknoll sisters working across the world. They have run schools, facilities,” hospitals, senior centers, peace institutes and always stood in soli- — Boston Cardinal Sean darity with the poorest and those who have no voice. Today they serve in two dozen countries, raising orphans who P. O’Malley and Baltimore have lost their parents to AIDS, reaching out to victims of traffi ck- Archbishop William E. Lori, ing, caring for the elderly, accompanying those in prison, advocat- chairmen, respectively, of ing for the stewardship of the environment, and helping people gain the U.S. bishops’ Committee a place at the table where their rights and welfare can receive due on Pro-Life Activities and consideration. their Ad Hoc Committee for Their qualities, as instructed by “Mother” should be “distin- Religious Liberty, in a guished by Christ-like charity, a limpid simplicity of soul, heroic Sept. 26 letter to Congress generosity, selfl essness, unfailing loyalty, prudent zeal, gracious “I like it here, except it’s just the one outfi t.” courtesy, and adaptable disposition, solid piety and the saving grace of a kindly humor.” I have drawn on 50 years of association with the sisters to hold on to a few basics. First, service must be grounded in contemplation, as action without quiet moments with God can cause us to veer off- Leaving or Staying in the Church track into the dead ends of our insecurities and ambitions. Prayer, I learn, is a relationship, not only with God, but also with each other. For years now, I spend a day or more every or runners greet me and engage in conversa- These relationships cannot be just good thoughts in our heads, they summer working in the forest of the family tion. We live within a mile and a half of three must be acted out. ranch with a good friend on soil conserva- parish churches. No one in any of them has Second, we must love the people we serve and open our minds tion structures we built under his supervision. stopped us before or after Mass and said: “You and hearts to the beauty of their cultures and even their religions. Since our lives have paralleled in many ways, must be new here. Welcome to our parish.” Such openness and appreciation do not diminish our faith in Christ we always have much to talk about: politics, Over the course of our lives, we have moved but deepen the mystery of how God manifests Himself, makes His religion, social justice and family. many times and been in many parishes. In love present and brings us together as one family. Our faith should Both of us Seeking Life only one, Holy Ghost Parish in Albuquerque, not close us in but open our arms to welcome and to connect. were associat- N.M., were we welcomed with those words. “Come, follow me.” How many times did Mother Mary Joseph by Moises ed with a mis- Fellowship was real there. hear this call? Was this a summons or a reassurance? As God would sionary soci- Sandoval Still, every Sunday my wife and I go to have it, it is always both. Often with a roadmap not much more ety. He and his than, “Let us see what God has installed for us” and provisions that family worked Mass. As I refl ect on what draws us there, I think the scriptural readings are the major at- amounted to “God will provide,” the sisters have found their next as lay mission- step. ers in Latin traction, followed by the hymns. Often I fi nd Catholic News Service Mother Mary Joseph did not always have the answers. Paths had America. I was myself humming one of the hymns afterward or thinking about the Gospel reading for that to be made. Some forces would exceed any one organization’s con- an employee, and, as a magazine editor, I trav- trol. She was deeply anguished by the dangers her sisters faced. eled to the society’s missions in Africa, Asia day and its relevance. I also draw inspiration from the faith I perceive in the ordinary peo- But amid all challenges, uncertainties, distractions, temptations and Latin America. From a large family, he had and suffering, Mollie urged only one thing: that we fi x our eyes on ple, moms, dads and children I see there. siblings in the priesthood and religious life. God, knowing that we will fi nd our way. This simple declaration Of course, we talked about our experiences, It is simple enough, of course, to stop go- of faith has enabled the sisters to serve millions, to inspire, to build many good, some bad. Nothing demythologiz- ing to church. But faith is part of the fabric institutions that build lives. It has conveyed to many a sense of their es better than working in such an environment of our lives, and it remains. When I wake up worth, dignity and beauty as children of God. and our conversations sometimes touched on troubled in the middle of the night, I do what that. We realized, as Pope Francis humbly my mother always did at such times: I pray the A Different View CNS/Joe Heller commented recently, that we are all sinners, rosary. One of my sisters, whose late husband whether pope, bishop, priest, nun or layper- was not Catholic, does not go to church, but son. But I was more apt to talk about the prob- she prays the rosary regularly and gave me the lems than he was. best one I have. This past summer, as we evaluated the rock I have also been inspired by great Christians and log structures for damage during the I have met: the martyred Salvadoran Arch- past year and resumed our conversation, he bishop Oscar Romero; Cesar Chavez, who surprised me by saying he and his wife have stopped going to church. Shocked, I asked spent his life struggling for a better future for when that happened, and he replied: “Several farmworkers; missioners such as Maryknoll years ago.” The tipping point seems to have Father Robert McCahill, for decades in ser- been the scandals constantly in the headlines. vice to the poor in Bangladesh; and, not least, At times like that, I ask myself what keeps Mayan peasants I once met who walked 10 or me in. I have no easy answers. I am just as more miles to Sunday Mass in Yucatan. disillusioned by the scandals. The homilies at Finally, there is the matter of historical con- Mass often have little relevance to our lives. tinuity. My ancestors have been Catholics for We recently moved to Connecticut, where ev- millennia, and I am not about to break the tra- ery day I walk the streets and other walkers dition. 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McNa- In 1965, it moved to Camp groups and it was an oppor- mee helped scouts to earn Lowden where it has been tunity to show off the vest- their religious emblems and held since, with rare excep- ments. Each piece reminds to help revive the practice tions when it was held at (you) of something. It is also of an annual diocesan-wide Canyon Camp in Stockton or an opportunity to relate that presentation of religious held jointly with the Three to scouting. emblems that still takes place Fires Council. “For instance, the cincture today at Cathedral of St. In 1980 the Lutheran Asso- around the waist is a sign Peter in Rockford. ciation of Scouters joined the of purity, just as a scout is And each year, he was the Catholics for the retreat. pure,” he explained. “A scout cornerstone of the annual The format has remained (Observer photo by Penny Wiegert) Father Matthew McMorrow (right, foreground) and Father William is clean in his thoughts, and religious retreat he and other the same: each denomination sponsors its own religious Budden distribute Communion during a Mass to dedicate an altar in his words and in his deeds. leaders of Cathedral of St. honor of Msgr. Charles McNamee at Lowden Boy Scout camp. “The chasuble goes over Peter Troop 37 — including programs but come together the head like a house,” he Al Labunski, George Vec- for campfires, meals, games a permanent stone altar in the was erected. continued, “and we are part chio and Bill Peterson, with and service projects. chapel at Camp Lowden. Msgr. McNamee concel- “There are just so many of Christ’s house and Christ aid from Jack Carroll, Jack Msgr. McNamee said invit- ebrated at the Mass along people who know and watches over us.” Arnold and Ed Rudnicki — ing other religions seemed with Father Matthew Mc- respect Father Mac whether This is just one of the ways launched. natural because he had Morrow, current diocesan they are Catholic or not,” Msgr. McNamee taught the At first a retreat for Catho- always used scouting as an scout chaplain. said Cindy Chiodini, mem- Catholic faith through scout- lic scouts held at Bishop opportunity for ecumenism. Some of the original retreat “Being active in scouting ber chairperson for the com- ing. During his years as the Lane Retreat Center, they organizers attended, as did was an entrée to the Protes- mittee, we “wanted to have Rockford Diocese’s director began holding it in 1963. Msgr. McNamee’s sister tant community. It was an a permanent honor for him Loretta, all of whom shared and, of course, the anniver- opportunity for a Catholic to dinner with the scouts after be in contact with non-Cath- sary of the religious retreat Mass. olic leadership in the com- was the perfect time.” “I was very much surprised munity,” especially during So on Sept. 7, during and certainly pleased with the times, he said, when he the 50th Religious Retreat was assigned to a parish in of The Blackhawk Area the honor,” Msgr. McNamee a predominately Protestant Council of Boy Scouts of said. “I gave lots of time to area. America, a Mass and altar Camp Lowden, and happily To honor his continuous dedication was celebrated so. service, love and commit- by Father William Budden, “Scouting is a very valu- ment to the religious retreat former pastor of St. Mary able youth movement and I and his dedication to scout- Church in Oregon where am very pleased with my as- Msgr. Charles McNamee dons his scout uniform for a dinner in his hon- ing, the diocesan Committee many retreatants would go sociation with it these many or. His sister Loretta joins him for the celebration. on Scouting decided to erect for Mass before the chapel years,” he said. Wisdoms Volunteer as Ambassadors at Elgin Hospital From page 8 vice Excellence” among the “Our patient surveys nally arrived to checkout our Wisdom’s service has spread Presence St. Joseph Hospi- Presence Health System’s 12 reflect high patient satisfac- things, the check-out lady throughout the health care tal is number one in ‘‘Ser- hospitals. tion,” adds Lichtenberg. said she knew us. Then she community. With all of their interaction recalled that she met Pat and The program has caught with patients over the past I at the hospital when her the interest of other hospitals NOW - THE TRUTH OF THE seven years, John and Pat mother had a stroke. across the country. Lichten- are pleased they have never “She said we were there EUCHARIST REVEALED AS... berg has spoken about it at received a negative comment to help her family and had national conferences. or complaint from a patient no idea how many lives “Science Tests Faith” about their visits. we touched to make them “I’ve been able to share The Wisdoms sometimes feel better during a difficult how our journey began in This DVD presents the findings from the don’t realize the impact they time,” he said. establishing the Ambassador investigation of a Eucharistic miracle have on patients and are Pat added they were very program with the Wisdoms,” commissioned by Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio taken aback when they do. humbled by the conversa- Lichtenberg said. “Their caring nature is recognized in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1999. This “Pat and I recently were in tion. the check-out line at an Elgin The word about the suc- in our patient surveys, who Cardinal is now known to the world as Pope Francis! department store,” John cess of the Presence St. provide great feedback on What science discovers will confront the mind and said. “We waited patiently in Joseph Hospital Ambassador their work. heart of every person. See and hear the story unfold a long line. When we fi- program and John and Pat “I do caution others that as flesh and blood are discovered in this miracle! a program like this takes time,” Lichtenberg added, What Does Science Have to Say? 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