50¢ March 27, 2011 GO DIGITAL Volume 85, No. 12 todayscatholicnews.org todayscatholicnews.org Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend CLICK ON CIRCULATION TTODAYODAY’’SS CCATHOLICATHOLIC Precious ones get ready to meet Jesus Celebrating the gift of sacred song for the first time Elite choir performs at inaugural ‘Pueri Cantores’ Indiana Regional Mass and Choral Festival Pages 12-13 BY TESS STEFFEN AND KAY COZAD
NOTRE DAME — Angelic voices rose with the incense to fill the vaulting of the Basilica of the Sacred Tsunami of prayers Heart during Mass at the University of Notre Dame on Church responds to Japan March 16. A select group of musically-gifted students from 33 diocesan Catholic schools, one school from Pages 2-3 Indianapolis and several who are home schooled com- bined as one choir to perform at the inaugural Pueri Cantores Indiana Regional Mass and Choral Festival, which was conducted by Paul French. The program began with a choral prelude show- Ramp builders casing the rich, traditional liturgical songs each choir Father Tom O’Connor had been practicing at their own schools and with other choirs in their feeder high schools for the past award presented several months. The inspired vocalists, age nine to 18, were identified through auditions last fall. Each Page 8 school or parish was allotted 10 seats in the special choir that gathered in four regional practices. Pueri Cantores is a century-old practice estab- lished in France in 1907, according to its website www.puericantores.org. A special boys choir was Quilt comfort formed there to sing during the liturgy. After falter- Ministry assists Gibault ing under the pressures of World War II, Pueri Cantores was reestablished in 1944 as an interna- students tional organization led by Father Fernand Maillet. In 1947, the first international Congress of the Page 14 federation was held in Paris in which 90 European JOE ROMIE choirs participated, and by the mid 1960s Pueri Young people from the diocesan-wide Pueri Cantores Choir sing sacred music at a Mass cel- Cantores was recognized as a Church movement. ebrated March 16 by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at Notre With the Second Vatican Council, girls choirs were Cheers to Dwenger Dame. PUERI, PAGE 10 Cheerleaders receive accolades Page 17 Pope says parishes are places CATECHUMENS, CANDIDATES for prayer, learning, charity GATHER IN SOUTH BEND
of-arms features the symbol most closely BY CINDY WOODEN associated with St. Corbinian: a brown bear loaded with a pack on his back. ROME (CNS) — A parish church is a place Legend holds that St. Corbinian, a for people to get to know God better, to wor- Frenchman who became the first bishop of ship Him together and to learn how to take Freising in the early 700s, was on his way to the message of His love to the neighborhood Rome when a bear attacked and killed his and the world, Pope Benedict XVI said at the horse. St. Corbinian punished the bear by dedication of a new church in Rome. making him carry the saint’s belongings the “Grow in the knowledge and love of rest of the way to Rome. Christ as individuals and as a parish commu- The Gospel reading at the Mass for the nity, and encounter Him in the Eucharist, in dedication of the Church was St. Matthew’s listening to His word, in prayer and in chari- account of Jesus’ transfiguration, which Pope ty,” the pope told parishioners at the new St. Benedict said was the revelation of Jesus’ Corbinian Church March 20. real identity. The parish on the southern edge of Rome Seeing Jesus’ divine splendor, “the disci- was financed with help from the Archdiocese ples are prepared for Jesus’ Paschal Mystery” TRISH LINNER of Munich and Freising, Germany, where and are given the strength and knowledge Pope Benedict served as archbishop in the they need “to overcome the terrible trial of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades signs the Books late 1970s and early 1980s before being His passion and to understand the luminous of the Elect at the Rite of Election held named prefect of the Congregation for the fact of His resurrection,” the pope said in his Doctrine of the Faith. Sunday, March 20, at St. Matthew And, he told parishioners, his papal coat- PARISHES, PAGE 3 Cathedral in South Bend. 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MARCH 27, 2011 TODAY’S CATHOLIC US residents spared damage from Official newspaper of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 tsunami turn thoughts, prayers to Japan
PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades BY CINDY WOODEN EDITOR: Tim Johnson NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad HONOLULU (CNS) — While Hawaiians gave thanks to God their state was “spared the Editorial Department devastating effects” of the tsunami caused by the Japanese earthquake, at the same time “we PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan turn our thoughts of consolation and love to FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, our brothers and sisters in Japan who are suf- Michelle Castleman, Karen Clifford, fering incredible tragedies,” said the bishop of Elmer J. Danch, Bonnie Elberson, Honolulu. Denise Fedorow, Diane Freeby, May “We have suffered no injuries or loss of life. While there was some damage, we thank God Lee Johnson, Sister Margie Lavonis, that it was not much worse,” Bishop Larry CSC, Joe Kozinski and Deb Wagner Silva said in a statement March 14. In response to the devastation in Japan, “let Business Department us all join in fervent prayer for them,” he said. BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice Bishop Silva also urged donations to Catholic Relief Services and encouraged AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber parishes that wished to do so to take up a spe- BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol cial collection for disaster victims that would [email protected] be forwarded to CRS, the U.S. bishops’ over- seas relief and development agency, which is Advertising Sales partnering with Caritas Japan. Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) As the “ongoing needs” of the Japanese (260) 456-2824 people “are made known to us, we will present Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) them to you with the assurance that we will all find a way to help those who are most in (574) 234-0687 need,” he said. Web site: www.todayscatholicnews.org Bishops in other U.S. dioceses also urged Catholics to contribute to the relief effort by Published weekly except the fourth donating to CRS. Baltimore Archbishop Edwin Sunday in June, second and fourth F. O’Brien and Bishop John B. McCormack of weeks in July and August, the first week Manchester, N.H., were among those announc- of September and last week in ing parishes would hold a special collection at December by the Diocese of Fort upcoming weekend Masses for the relief effort. Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun St., The official death toll from the magnitude 9 P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. earthquake and devastating tsunami that struck Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, northeastern Japan March 11 was expected to IN, and additional mailing office. climb above 10,000. Some 434,000 people POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: were left homeless and were living in shelters. Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort The other major threat to residents was radi- Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: ation leakage following explosions that dam- [email protected]. aged reactors at the nuclear power plant in Fukishima. Japanese officials ordered the evac- MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. 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CNS PHOTO/TOM TRACY deadline is nine days before publica- The area that was hardest hit by tsunami Sue Rue, 6, left, Tyra Attulien, 12, and Angelic Gonzalez, 6, fold their hands as they pause to tion date. action was Kealakekua Bay on island of remember the recent tragedies in Japan during the annual Hatsume Fair at Morikami Museum Hawaii — known as the “Big Island” — where LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- about 20 homes were reported destroyed or and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach, Fla., March 19. Donations for relief efforts were collected comes original, signed letters about damaged. Staff at a couple of other parishes by the Japanese-American Society of South Florida and the International Red Cross. issues affecting church life. Although reported waves coming up to the parish proper- we cannot publish every letter we ty or hitting the street running along it. southern part of the state, but no serious dam- “I think some folks were curious and drove receive, we strive to provide a balanced St. Damien’s community of Kalaupapa on age to structures, including Catholic churches, down by the beach, but most people were cau- representation of expressed opinions the island of Molokai, which has been swept was reported. tious and stuck close to home during the early and a variety of reflections on life in the by tsunamis in the past, was untouched by this The first earthquake-caused waves coincid- morning hours,” she told the Catholic Sentinel, church.We will choose letters for publi- one, according to one resident. ed with low tide. Coast residents say that might newspaper of the Portland Archdiocese. cation based on reader interest, timeli- Some communities along the coast of have spared them. At Newport, where there is no siren system, ness and fairness. Readers may agree or Northern California and the Pacific Northwest Star of the Sea Church in Brookings is a “we slept like babies,” said Janet DeSau, secre- disagree with the letter writers’ opin- felt some effects of the tsunami, which dam- designated Red Cross emergency center, so tary at Sacred Heart Parish. A mobile siren did ions. Letters must not exceed 250 aged several harbors. News reports said the more than 60 evacuees from low-lying areas roll through town later. Sacred Heart is in an words. All letters must be signed and high waves March 11 caused tens of millions include a phone number and address took refuge at the church after warning sirens area that signs call a tsunami safe zone — of dollars in damage and left four coastal coun- began sounding. there is blue tape on signs, as opposed to red for verification.We reserve the right to ties under a state of emergency. edit letters for legal and other concerns. In a number of other communities, residents tape in lower areas. Crescent City, Calif., near the Oregon bor- took shelter at the local Catholic church or “We heard the waves might be two feet,” Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, der took the biggest hit. Four people were stayed with fellow parishioners whose homes added DeSau. “Well, the beach wall would P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN washed out to sea — three were injured and are on higher ground until they got the all-clear have taken care of that.” 46856-1169; or e-mail: one was later found dead. Local residents from local authorities. [email protected] reported that three dozen boats were damaged In Coos Bay, most people waited at home in the harbor after tidal surges destroyed most later than usual to be sure the water had ISSN 0891-1533 of the docks. Crescent City is considered calmed before they departed for work, said USPS 403630 California’s most productive seafood harbor. Sally Krajcir, parish coordinator at St. Monica Contributing to this story was Ed Langlois in In Oregon, the waves were highest in the Church there. Portland. MARCH 27, 2011 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3
Japanese bishops to set up center PUBLIC SCHEDULE OF to coordinate operations in Sendai BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES • Sunday, March 27, 11:45 a.m. — Mass with Rite of ROME (CNS) — Japanese Election at Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Notre Dame Church officials are setting up an • Sunday, March 27, 8 p.m. — Mass at Holy Cross College, emergency center to coordinate South Bend humanitarian aid operations in • Monday, March 28, 11 a.m. — Meeting of Priest Personnel Sendai, the area most devastated Board, Sacred Heart Parish, Warsaw by the March 11 earthquake and • Monday, March 28, 7 p.m. — Confirmation Mass at St. John tsunami. the Baptist Church, Fort Wayne Bishop Martin Tetsuo Hiraga • Tuesday, March 29, 6:30 p.m. — Penance Service at St. of Sendai and the diocesan chan- Vincent de Paul Church, Fort Wayne cellor, Father Peter Shiro • Wednesday, March 30, 7 p.m.— Confirmation Mass at St. Komatsu, will be the director and Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Fort Wayne vice director of the center, and a • Thursday, March 31, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.— Lenten Day of Caritas worker will be stationed Recollection for Priests, St. Martin de Porres Church, Syracuse there to coordinate aid work, • Saturday, April 2, to Saturday, April 9 — Meeting of the reported the Asian Church news International Catholic-Reformed Theological Dialogue, Rome, agency UCA News. Clergy and Italy laypeople from other dioceses may also join the work. The center is expected to oper- ate for six months, UCA News reported. Father Komatsu said gasoline is the most needed commodity. “Since there is a shortage of petroleum and roads are blocked by debris, we have difficulties CNS PHOTO/ASAHI SHIMBUN, REUTERS (reaching) affected areas outside Medical staff use a Geiger counter to screen a woman for possible radia- Sendai city,” he said. tion exposure at a public welfare center in Hitachi, Japan, March 16. The Father Komatsu said March 17 woman tested negative for radiation exposure after she had been evacu- that he had begun contacting sev- ated from an area within a 12-mile radius of the damaged Fukushima eral downtown parishes to find Daiichi nuclear plant. Reactors at the plant have been unstable since the rooms for the displaced quake March 11 earthquake and tsunami. victims and added that the Church might offer shelter to relief workers. Japanese youth offering to help haunt us. But it must be said that The diocese had not yet the displaced. the people are not indulging in received information about the “Young people are continually panic; instead, they are reacting coastal churches due to disrupted coming to Caritas from all the with poise and dignity.” telecommunications. dioceses to offer their availability He said although many people Father Daisuke Narui, execu- as volunteers to bring aid to the had been evacuated and others tive director of Caritas Japan, areas most affected by the disas- were being asked to stay in their also attended the mid-March ter,” the priest told Fides, news homes, “in the worst-affected meeting. agency of the Vatican’s areas the main problem is the “The biggest buildings in Congregation for the lack of food and fuel. As there is Sendai withstood the very strong Evangelization of Peoples. “This no fuel, people cannot move. And earthquake. The greatest damage is an important sign that gives us they are left feeling powerless in was caused by the tsunami. The hope for the future.” the face of this tragedy.” panorama of destruction is strik- “Today the dominant feeling is After the magnitude 9 earth- ing. Now we’ll have to roll up fear,” Father Narui said. “The quake, reactors at the Fukushima biggest concern is that of the plant were hit by explosions, and our shirt sleeves. People are CNS PHOTO/ALESSIA PIERDOMENICO, REUTERS expecting our help,” he said. nuclear power plant in Japanese officials were working Fukushima. It is a ghost from to avoid leakage of radiation. Pope Benedict XVI smiles as doves are released at the end of his visit to Father Narui said he was St. Corbinian Church in Rome March 20. encouraged by the enthusiasm of Japanese history coming back to They ordered evacuations for hundreds of thousands of people. Earlier, Bishop Hiraga told lead the recitation of the Angelus Dioceses in Japan 13 Vatican Radio that many area res- prayer at noon. idents, cut off without electricity PARISHES Talking about the Three archdioceses and 13 dioceses make up the and with some phone service just Transfiguration reading, Pope Catholic church in Japan, where Christians are a restored, were unaware of the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Benedict tried to help people gath- small minority. Most people practice Buddhism worsening situation at the ered in St. Peter’s Square imagine and/or Shintoism. Fukushima plant. what it would have been like to 12 “You living in other countries homily. see Jesus’ face shine “like the sun” Catholics 537,000 have a much better idea of the Pope Benedict said church and His clothes become “white as Percent of population .4 11 tragedy,” the bishop told Vatican buildings and parish communities light,” as the Gospel described it. Archbishops, bishops 26 Radio. are essential for Christian life and “Sunlight is the most intense Priests 1,541 “We are terrified,” the bishop worship. light found in nature,” the pope Parishes 831 ARCHDIOCESE said. “We only have the govern- OF TOKYO “In every neighborhood where said, but the spiritual experience 10 ment announcements, we have no people live and work, the Church of the disciples allowed them to 8 9. YOKOHAMA 9 10. SAITAMA other source of information. We wants to be present with the evan- see “an even more intense splen- 11. NIIGATA don’t even know what has hap- 5 gelical witness of coherent and dor, that of Jesus’ divine glory, 7 12. SENDAI pened to our parishes in the faithful Christians, but also with which enlightens the whole history 13. SAPPORO towns and villages along the buildings where they can gather of salvation.” 6 ARCHDIOCESE coast. We have no way of con- 4 OF OSAKA for prayer and the sacraments, for The Transfiguration did not tacting them. I can only hope that 3 5. HIROSHIMA Christian formation and to estab- change Jesus, but revealed His 6. TAKAMATSU the people of my diocese can lish relationships of friendship and divinity to the disciples, the pope ARCHDIOCESE 7. KYOTO stand together and be strong 2 OF NAGASAKI brotherhood and where children, said. 8. NAGOYA enough to overcome this disas- 1 1. NAHA youths, families and the aged can “Dear friends, we also can par- 2. KAGOSHIMA ter.” grow in that spirit of community ticipate in this vision and this 3. OITA Japanese officials estimate at that Christ taught us and that the supernatural gift by giving space 4. FUKUOKA least 13,000 people died in the world needs so badly,” he said. to prayer and to listening to the disaster. The pope returned to the word of God,” he told the crowd Sources: Annuario Pontifico, 2011 Our Sunday Visitor’s Catholic Almanac ©2011 CNS Vatican by helicopter in time to in the square. 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MARCH 27, 2011 Pope calls on leaders Vatican welcomes European court to protect, allow aid decision on classroom crucifixes for civilians in Libya BY CINDY WOODEN
the severity of Gadhafi’s reac- BY CAROL GLATZ VATICAN CITY (CNS) — tion. Crucifixes displayed publicly in He said allowing foreign Italy, including in classrooms, are VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope troops to launch a military offen- a sign of Christianity’s key con- Benedict XVI made an urgent sive against Gadhafi “has given tribution to European culture and appeal to political and military the go-ahead to the wrong strate- civilization, said Cardinal leaders to protect the safety and gy;” he said more could have Gianfranco Ravasi, president of security of civilians and guaran- been done in seeking a diplomat- the Pontifical Council for tee the free flow of humanitarian ic or negotiated solution to the Culture. aid inside Libya. crisis. Christianity is a “founding ele- He said the “worrying news “Violence only brings vio- ment” of Western civilization and from Libya” in the past few days lence,” he said. “even if someone does not want caused him “deep trepidation and The Italian bishop said he had to recognize it, it is an objective fear,” and he kept the North been working to mediate the cri- fact that the Christian presence is African country’s people in his sis through a Libyan-funded absolutely relevant, decisive,” the prayers during his Lenten retreat interreligious organization called cardinal told reporters March 18. March 13-19. the World Islamic Call Society, Cardinal Ravasi spoke just a Speaking to pilgrims gathered but that the launch of military few hours before the Grand in St. Peter’s Square March 20 strikes cut short his attempts. Chamber of the European Court for the recitation of the Angelus, “The military action was too of Human Rights ruled in favor the pope said, “I address a press- hasty, too sudden,” he said. of Italy in a case where a mother ing appeal to those who have Bishop Martinelli told Fides, claimed crucifixes in Italian pub- political and military responsibil- news agency of the Vatican’s lic-school classrooms violated her ities” to ensure the safety and Congregation for the children’s freedom of conscience. security of defenseless citizens as Evangelization of Peoples, March A lower chamber of the well as guarantee those offering 21, “War does not solve any- European court had ruled in 2009 CNS PHOTO/REUTERS emergency assistance have access thing. that the classroom crucifixes vio- A crucifix hangs in a school classroom in Rome in this 2009 file photo. A to those in need. “We need to cease shooting lated the religious freedom claus- European human rights court ruled March 18 that crucifixes are accept- As U.S., British and French immediately and begin mediation es of the European Convention of able in public schools. The decision effects the 47 countries of the military began a series of strikes straight away to resolve the crisis Human Rights. European Union. against Libya’s air defenses peacefully. Why have diplomatic Jesuit Father Federico March 19 as part of a U.N.- means not been considered?” he Lombardi, Vatican spokesman, ple find symbols that express about finding the “lowest com- approved effort to protect pro- asked. said the Vatican welcomed the their identity and, in losing those mon denominator,” Cardinal democracy protesters from retali- He told both ANSA and Fides Grand Chamber ruling, which symbols, “we run the great risk Ravasi said. He said it is about ation by Col. Moammar Gadhafi, that he had been hearing explo- recognizes that “human rights of losing our identity.” getting to know one another, the pope said he was following sions and that people were flee- must not be placed in opposition “Having white walls leads to a learning from one another, work- the events with great concern and ing the capital, but he said he to the religious foundations of void, to cultural fragility. You ing together to promote the com- praying for those involved in was not leaving Tripoli. European civilization.” may need to explain what a reli- mon good and seeing how the “the dramatic situation.” “This is my home,” he told The decision is an affirmation gious symbol means, but it isn’t other’s values may need more He prayed that “peace and ANSA, and the Church is an of the respect owed to each coun- right to have to take down your attention in your own life. concord would soon reign over important point of reference for try of the European Union for symbols simply to avoid offend- Of course, he said, the dia- Libya and the entire North the Christians in Libya, many of “the religious symbols of its cul- ing someone,” the cardinal said. logue can take place only if both African region.” whom are refugees from Eritrea tural history and national identi- Similarly, he said, “when you sides are willing to talk and to Meanwhile, Bishop Giovanni or workers from the Philippines ty” and for national decisions on go to a Muslim city, you aren’t listen; the “Courtyard of the Martinelli of Tripoli, Libya, criti- and sub-Saharan Africa. how the symbols can and should concerned when you see golden Gentiles” project involves nonbe- cized the rash and hasty decision He told Fides that he was be displayed, Father Lombardi crescent moons” lit at night and lievers or atheists who find the to use military action against working to help Eritrean refugees said. dotting the skyline. question of God interesting and Gadhafi rather than pursue a trapped in Libya get to the border A lack of respect, he said, During his news conference, who share the Catholic Church’s negotiated solution. of Tunisia. would lead to a situation in the cardinal presented the pro- concern to promote the good of “I hope for (Gadhafi’s) surren- He said he “spoke with the which, “in the name of religious gram for his office’s “Courtyard individuals and society. der, but I think that Gadhafi will bishop of Tunis to see if they can liberty, paradoxically one would of the Gentiles” project, which Cardinal Ravasi said that not give in,” he told the Italian accept them, given that on their limit or even deny this freedom, aims to promote discussions although someday the Church news agency, ANSA, March 20. side of the border there are inter- ending up excluding every between Christians and atheists will have to expand the conversa- The bishop said he is familiar national humanitarian aid organi- expression of it from the public or nonbelievers. tion, for the time being he has not with the Libyan leader’s person- zations.” sphere.” The first sessions will be held found a way to have a construc- ality and past behavior and Speaking to reporters at a in Paris March 24-25, bringing tive dialogue with less sophisti- believes the use of military force news conference about a Vatican Christian clergy, artists and cated, “more aggressive” atheists, against him will only intensify project to promote dialogue with activists together with nonbeliev- “those who are more provocative, atheists and other nonbelievers, ers from the world of politics, who don’t like nuances, but are Cardinal Ravasi had said that economics, law, literature and the almost fundamentalists” in their Divine Mercy while a crucifix is a religious arts. anti-religious beliefs and state- symbol to believers, it also is “a Dialogue — whether with ments. ¦ GIFTS ¦ sign of civilization” in the West. other Christians, with other reli- Dialogue, if it is serious, is not In every culture, he said, peo- gions or with atheists — isn’t simply an exchange of informa- tion, he said. 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Both those amendments Turner said, “The legislation added to their marriage statute that CATHOLIC Martinsville. have been reviewed and chal- would not allow future General Indiana would not recognize any “The marriage amendment will lenged unsuccessfully,” Turner Assemblies to allow a same-sex same-sex marriage granted in CONFERENCE strengthen traditional marriage, said. couple to get married under anoth- another state. and the Church supports it,” said, “There have been about 30 er name, be it ‘marriage two,’ or Sen. Bray, an attorney, said he BY BRIGID CURTIS AYER Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC) legal opinions written on the ‘marriage junior’ or what is some- believes the current make up of the Executive Director Glenn Tebbe, Wisconsin and Kentucky amend- times called a ‘civil union,’ it Indiana Supreme Court would who testified before the House and ments and they reflect what the would not be permitted,” he said. uphold the current statute, which Senate.” Senate Judiciary panels on behalf amendment is intended to do — “Government’s interest in mar- defines marriage as between one Senate sponsor of HJR 6, Sen. of the Church in favor of the bill. that is to define marriage as riage is primarily for procreation,” man and one woman, but that Dennis Kruse, R-Auburn, said, The proposal, House Joint between one man and one woman. said Turner. “So that we will have would not always be the case. “Marriage is foundational to any Resolution 6 (HJR 6), would add About 20 of the constitutional people that will be born, contribute “However, in Massachusetts good society. Any society over the language to Indiana’s Constitution, amendments nationwide are very to society. So we will have work- and I believe in Iowa, the court centuries that has no longer recog- which would only allow couples similar to the language in HJR 6,” ers for employers. The only ones stepped-in and rejected the statute nized marriage as the basic fabric consisting of one man and one said Turner. who can procreate are a man and a on marriage,” he said. Bray says of society has ended.” woman to marry. While this lan- Questions were raised during woman. It is important for govern- the marriage amendment will If the marriage amendment guage is currently a part of the testimony about the possibility that ments to define marriage between “serve as insurance against activist passes during the 2011 session, it Indiana Code, the author of the the amendment would somehow a man and woman. The basic unit judges” who want to legislate from must be passed again in an identi- amendment Rep. Eric Turner, R- affect the ability of companies or of the society is the family, and the the bench. cal form, by the Indiana General Cicero, the Senate sponsor Sen. state employers to grant domestic cornerstone of the family is mar- Brays says he expects the reso- Assembly in either the 2013 or Dennis Kruse, R-Auburn, and the partners benefits to unmarried riage,” he said. “I believe the lution to pass his committee and 2014 session. Then it would be Senate Judiciary Committee Chair same-sex couples. majority of my colleagues and the will pass the Senate “easily.” Bray placed on the ballot for approval Sen. Bray, as well other lawmakers “These are questions that we majority of Hoosiers believe that said, “It passed with bipartisan by voters in 2014. 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Wuerl of Washington, chairman of the Committee on VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The EWS RIEFS Doctrine Committee, and Bishop saints aren’t just people to turn to N B Salvatore J. Cordileone of when something is lost or a situa- Oakland, Calif., chairman of the tion seems hopeless; they are bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee for examples to follow in prayer and ITALIANS CELEBRATE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF UNIFICATION the Defense of Marriage, issued a in efforts to reform and renew the statement March 11. They said Church, said the priest who was they wanted to reaffirm a state- preaching Pope Benedict XVI’s ment made in February 2010 by Lenten retreat. Carmelite Father Chicago Cardinal Francis E. Francois-Marie Lethel, secretary George, then president of the U.S. of the Pontifical Academy of Conference of Catholic Bishops, Theology, led the pope and his top “and assure Catholics that in no aides in their Lenten reflections manner is the position proposed March 13-19. He said his 17 talks by New Ways Ministry in con- during the week would focus on formity with Catholic teaching the saints and Pope John Paul II. and in no manner is this organiza- In addition to helping Pope tion authorized to speak on behalf Benedict and Vatican officials pre- of the Catholic Church or to iden- pare for Easter, Father Lethel said tify itself as a Catholic organiza- he wanted to help them prepare tion.” A description of the booklet for the beatification May 1 of on the organization’s website Pope John Paul. “This beatifica- makes the claim that Catholics tion, which will be an event of across the United States are sup- immense importance for the porting same-sex marriage. It adds Church and the entire world, that the booklet “dispels the myth” requires deep spiritual preparation that Catholic laypeople follow involving the entire people of God what the Church teaches against and, in a particular way, the Holy same-sex marriage. In his 2010 Father and his closest collabora- statement, Cardinal George tors,” Father Lethel wrote in the denounced New Ways Ministry introduction to the retreat program for its criticism of Catholic efforts handed out to participants. The to defend marriage as the union of tradition of having weeklong, one man and one woman and said preached “spiritual exercises” for it does not offer “an authentic the pope and members of the interpretation of Catholic teach- papal household began with Pope ing.” Pius XI in 1925. But for more than 35 years it was an Advent, not a Lenten retreat. Pope John XXIII CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING Jesuit magazine says broke the Advent tradition in 1962 A woman holds the Italian flag as she and others preparing for the March 20 Rome when he spent a week in universal health care September on retreat to prepare Marathon run near Piazza Venezia in Rome March 17. Italy was celebrating the 150th must also protect unborn for the Second Vatican Council. anniversary of the unification of the Italian states, an event that also meant the end of His successor, Pope Paul VI, made VATICAN CITY (CNS) — If U.S. the retreats a Lenten staple in temporal rule for the popes. Republicans and Democrats can 1964 and hugely broadened the promise to work together on eco- list of preachers, who almost policy matters. “Clearly we have speaking engagements all over the Ash Wednesday, March 9, that a nomic policy — an area where always had been Jesuits. significant immigration problems world, has been placed on admin- former employee “sent a three- they have legitimate differences facing this country, but these bills istrative leave from priestly min- page letter to several bishops — they also must try to cooperate do nothing to solve them,” he said. istry over an accusation of mis- accusing me of everything from in finding a healthcare plan that Arizona Senate rejects “They actually make things worse conduct. “We have received an drug addiction to multiple sexual can serve the needy while respect- immigration crackdown for a vulnerable population.” After allegation that Father Corapi has exploits with her and several other ing the sacredness of human life, the vote, Republican State Sen. behaved in a manner unbecoming adult women.” Father Sheehan said an influential Jesuit journal. bills; Utah does opposite Rich Crandall explained his opposi- of a priest and are duty-bound to told Catholic News Service that “Authentic legal consensus is not at the service of relativism, but of PHOENIX (CNS) — The Arizona tion to the bills. “If you ask any- conduct an investigation into this Bishop William M. Mulvey of the passionate search for the truth Senate voted down five immigra- body what we need to do to solve accusation,” said Father Gerard Corpus Christi has instructed the in order to defend the real human tion bills March 17 that proponents the immigration crisis, they tell Sheehan, a spokesman for Father religious community to ask two rights of all,” said Civilta argued would crack down on illegal you, ‘Secure the border,’” he said. Corapi’s community, the Texas- priests who are not clergy of the Cattolica, the Jesuit magazine immigration even further than last “Well, these five bills had nothing based Society of Our Lady of the diocese and who are not members written in Rome and reviewed year’s S.B. 1070, which is still hung to do with the border.” State Sen. Most Holy Trinity. Father of the Society of Our Lady of the before publication by the Vatican up by court challenges. Meanwhile, Ron Gould, a Republican and spon- Sheehan, who has the title Most Holy Trinity to investigate Secretariat of State. An editorial in Utah Gov. Gary Herbert March 15 sor of the two bills that dealt with “regional priest servant,” issued the allegation. the magazine’s March 19 edition, signed a series of bills that have birthright citizenship, said the next the statement March 18 on behalf distributed to journalists before been described as a state equivalent step is to take the measures to a bal- of the community. “It is important US bishops reiterate New publication, sought to explain to of comprehensive immigration lot proposal. In Utah, Salt Lake to keep in mind that this action in readers the position of the U.S. reform being sought at the national City Bishop John C. Wester lauded no way implies Father Corapi is Ways Ministry is not Conference of Catholic Bishops level. They step up enforcement, the efforts “to adopt humane solu- guilty of the allegation,” Father on President Barack Obama’s but also create a guest worker pro- tions in the face of the federal gov- Sheehan said. “It is equally impor- Catholic group healthcare plan, passed in 2010, gram that itself is likely to face ernment’s failure to act on immi- tant to know that, based on the WASHINGTON (CNS) — The and on modifications to the plan court challenges. Among the bills gration reform.” He particularly information we have received thus publication of a recent booklet proposed this year. When the plan Arizona’s legislators rejected were praised Herbert’s willingness to far, the claim of misconduct does about a “Catholic approach” to first passed, Civilta Cattolica those that would have required hos- sign immigration bills despite not involve minors and does not same-sex marriage by New Ways hailed it as the “needed and long- pitals to verify patients’ legal status extreme opposition, but said he arise to the level of criminal con- Ministry prompted the chairmen awaited beginning” of bringing before admitting them for nonemer- feared the bills would be unen- duct.” The matter will “be investi- of two bishops’ committees to greater justice to all citizens. The gency care, required schools to col- forceable and unconstitutional. gated internally,” he said. Father reaffirm a year-old statement that journal also lamented the strong lect data on immigration status and Sheehan did not reveal the exact the organization cannot be consid- polemics that surrounded passage challenged the 14th Amendment’s nature of the allegation. In a Father Corapi, a popular ered a Catholic group. “Marriage of the program, and it described provision for birthright citizenship. March 19 statement, Father Equality: A Positive Catholic the contrasting positions of the “All of the most problematic bills Corapi said, “All of the allega- preacher, put on Approach” is a 45-page booklet U.S. bishops and some Catholic were defeated soundly on the tions in the complaint are false, written by Francis DeBernardo, health and justice organizations as Senate floor,” said Ron Johnson, administrative leave and I ask you to pray for all con- the organization’s executive direc- a disagreement over how best to executive director of the Arizona cerned.” His statement was posted CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (CNS) tor. New Ways Ministry, based in put the Catholic Church’s social Catholic Conference, which repre- on his website, www.fatherco- — Father John Corapi, a popular rapi.com. He said he learned on Mount Rainier, Md., describes teaching into practice. sents the state’s bishops in public author and preacher who has had itself as a “gay-positive ministry MARCH 27, 2011 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7
with his orchestra as well. And, the Eagle Scout award Southwest Symphony in Michigan earned by local Catholic contacted both Huntington and his brother Thomas, an equally accom- SOUTH BEND plished violinist and former Saint — James A. Joseph’s High School student, to “Gus” Ladwig AROUND THE DIOCESE have them open their summer was awarded the Recital Series at the Heritage Eagle Scout rank Center, St. Joseph, Mich., June 9. on Saturday, Huntington will spend the sum- March 5, at a cer- CHRIST THE KING TEACHER RECEIVES GRANT mer again with Itzhak Perlman at emony held at the Perlman Music Program, and be the Boy Scouts JAMES LADWIG performing in New York from June of America through August. LaSalle Council Huntington is a junior at Saint Headquarters in South Bend. The Joseph’s High School and the son Ladwigs are parishioners of Christ of Cheri and Tom Huntington. the King Catholic Church, South Bend. Ladwig is a sophomore in high USF presents Tenth school and is homeschooled. He is Avenue North concert a member of Troop 572 based at Christ the King Lutheran Church in FORT WAYNE — The University South Bend. of Saint Francis will present Tenth Gus completed his project, a Avenue North in concert on backyard renovation, for Hannah’s Wednesday, April 13, at 7 p.m. in House in Mishawaka. He has been the Hutzell Fitness Center. active in Scouting since 2005 and Admission is $10 per person, and has held several leadership posi- free to University of Saint Francis tions, including Senior Patrol students. Doors open at 6 p.m. with Leader. Fort Wayne’s Right Hand Red play- Ladwig has earned both the Ad ing at 6:30 p.m. For more informa- Altari Dei and the Pope Pius XII tion or to reserve tickets, contact Catholic Scouting awards. He is the Josh at (260) 399-7700 ext. 6703 or first Eagle Scout in his family of e-mail [email protected]. five children. Bishop Dwenger Hellinger earns Eagle students nominated to Scout award HEATHER COYNE participate in FORT WAYNE Representatives from the Portage Branch of TCU (Teachers Credit Union) visited Christ International Honors — Mark the King School in South Bend on March 16. Middle school science teacher Nicole Hellinger, mem- Program ber of Boy Scout Dainty was awarded a grant in the amount of $125 to apply toward the purchase of new FORT WAYNE — The Indiana Troop 300, was goggles for her classroom laboratory. Since joining the faculty at Christ the King, Dainty University Honors Program in recently awarded Foreign Languages (IUHPFL) has the Eagle Scout has fostered a hands-on learning approach to science, with regular labs to reinforce scien- announced that Amelia Erlandson, award at an tific concepts. Lab safety is always at the forefront. At the beginning of the school year Meghan Gloudemans, Haley Eagle ceremony MARK HELLINGER O’Brien and LeAnna Phillips from held at his home each student must earn a “lab license” before participation in experiments may begin. Bishop Dwenger High School have parish, St. New safety goggles will permit the students to continue their learning beyond the text- been selected to participate in the Elizabeth Ann Seton, on Feb. 27. Honors Program. His Eagle project was building a book. In the photo, from left, are Randy Hoover and Bethany Stauffer from TCU and This summer, Erlandson, grotto for the football field at St. Nicole Dainty of Christ the King School. Gloudemans, O’Brien and Phillips Elizabeth where he had a total of will spend seven weeks in Europe, 293 combined hours of service. attending intensive Spanish lan- Hellinger is a freshman at Bishop guage and cultural instruction. All Luers High School and is the son of called “Yes, we can!” and will in 2006 to meet the needs of at-risk globe, playing violin, viola, cello four students have signed an honor Mark and Karen Hellinger. begin at the Student Center at Saint elementary school students in the and double bass. The six finalists code and language commitment Mary’s College at 2 p.m. on South Bend area. The program part- were selected by this year’s compe- that require them to speak only the Visiting Nurse and Sunday, April 3. The walk will pro- ners Saint Mary’s students with tition adjudicators, violinist Joseph foreign language while abroad. As a ceed to the University of Notre Title 1 schools in South Bend in the Silverstein, cellist Paul Katz and result, students typically test into Hospice Home offers Dame, where the group will stop roles of tutors, teacher’s assistants, maestro Raymond Harvey. fifth semester foreign language grief workshop briefly to pray at the grotto, and reading partners and special pro- Huntington is the recipient of instruction at Indiana University. then back to Saint Mary’s. The gram coordinators. In return, CAT the Burdick-Thorne Gold Medal “We are excited to nominate FORT WAYNE — Visiting Nurse South Bend area community, scholars receive a $2,500 tuition award and will perform with the Amelia, Meghan, Haley and and Hospice Home, located at 5910 including children and dogs (on credit at Saint Mary’s. Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra. LeAnna for participation in our Homestead Rd., will offer leashes), are invited to join the stu- This is the third year for the The Stulberg Competition collabo- Honors Program,” said Stephanie “Understanding Your Grief,” an dents on the walk. walk. For more information on the rates with the Kalamazoo Bach Goetz, managing director of IUH- overall view of grief and loss on Walkers may register online at walk, call OCSE at (574) 284-4265 Festival to present the Bach Award PFL. “The international language Tuesday, March 29, from 5-7:30 www.saintmarys.edu/ocse/calen- or e-mail Carrie Call, director of and $500 prize to the best perform- program offers students an extraor- p.m. Dar Richardson, grief and loss dar/walk-for-hungry-form. Those OCSE at [email protected]. ance of a Bach work by a semifi- dinary opportunity to significantly counselor, will be speaker. A light who are not pre-registered should nalist. Huntington, who plays a advance their language skills while supper will be served. This program arrive at the Student Center before Austin Huntington wins Francisco Ruggieri cello made in gaining a rich foreign experience.” is free and open to the public. 2 p.m. Walkers may participate as 1690, was the recipient of the Bach Every year the IUHPFL Reserve a seat at (260) 435-3222 or an individual or in a team. Stulberg International Award as well. Program sends more than 225 high e-mail [email protected] or bon- Individual walkers are asked to String Competition In addition to the Stulberg school students to nine sites in [email protected]. bring three cans of food to the event International String Competition, Europe and Mexico where they or a $2 donation to benefit the SOUTH BEND — Saint Joseph’s Huntington also won the Chicago become fully immersed in the for- Saint Mary’s students Catholic Charities food pantry. A High School junior Austin Youth Symphony Concerto eign language and host country. For team of walkers can bring a $5 Huntington was one of 12 musi- Competition and will be the guest seven weeks, students participate in host walk to benefit donation or three cans of food per cians who performed in the Stulbert soloist with orchestra in the fall at intensive language and cultural South Bend’s hungry walker. The walk will be held rain International String Competition at Orchestra Hall, Chicago, and in studies, live with a host family and or shine. the Dorothy U. Dalton Hall on the another concert featuring him. The take part in multiple excursions to NOTRE DAME — Saint Mary’s The “Yes, we can!” walk is facil- campus of Western Michigan conductor of Chicago’s Northwest regional destinations and major College students in the Office for itated by Saint Mary’s students par- University on Saturday, March 5. Symphony was in the audience of cities. While the Honors Program Civic and Social Engagement ticipating in the College Academy The 12 musicians were chosen the Final Round of the concerto requires a significant commitment, (OCSE) are coordinating a walk for of Tutoring Program (CAT). CAT from 114 applicants between the competition and selected it garners exceptional results. South Bend’s hungry. The walk is was formed at Saint Mary’s College ages of 14 and 19 from around the Huntington to perform as soloist 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC MARCH 27, 2011 ST. CHARLES STUDENTS CELEBRATE READ ACROSS AMERICA
PHOTO PROVIDED BY ST. CHARLES SCHOOL St. Charles Borromeo School in Fort Wayne recently partic- ipated in a national day of literacy called Read Across America. The entire second grade celebrated the joy of reading by visiting nine stations that included puzzles, games, reading, writing and crafts. This annual event takes place each March on the birthday of Dr. Seuss and is coor- JOE ROMIE dinated at St. Charles by Martha Berghoff. The Wheelchair Ramp Builders group of Fort Wayne were the recipients of the Father Tom O’Connor Light of Christ Award, which was presented at St. Mary Church on Thursday, March 17, by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades. With Bishop Rhoades and representing the ramp builders are Steve Weissner, left, and David Kelley, crew chief, ADVANCED REALTY right. Your #1 Resource in Real Estate Darren P. Schortgen Broker/Owner/Realtor Father Tom O’Connor Light of Christ St. Charles Parishioner 2929 Briar Bush Lane Award for 2011 presented Fort Wayne, IN 46815 Phone:(260) 385-7603 Children and Adults with materials. BY VINCE LABARBERA HUD Registered Broker E-mail: [email protected] Disabilities. In her nomination Previous Father Tom Award Realtor since 1999 www.DarrenSchortgen.com letter, Lourraine noted that the winners include Cliff Kindy, FORT WAYNE — The Father group has, since its inception in 2007, for his work in peace and Tom O’Connor Light of Christ 1992, built more than 1,000 justice; Sister Janet Gildea, M.D., Award committee honored the ramps and that 87 percent of 2008, for her dedication to cultur- Looking for Leaders... volunteers of the Wheelchair those ramps have been for indi- al diversity; William Critell, • Full or part-time income opportunity Ramp Builders group at a cere- viduals who live at or below the 2009, for his efforts in education • Home based business mony at St. Mary Church in Fort federal poverty level. among disadvantaged students; • Have purpose Wayne on March 17 hosted by The 24 volunteers themselves and University of Saint Francis Father Phillip A. Widmann, pas- are diverse on several levels. student Danielle Theresa Collins, • Faith and family first tor, and Parishioner Andrea Many are Presbyterian — the 2010, for her campus and com- • Mom of five; earns residual income Thomas. The award, in the cate- first ramp was built after a call munity leadership, and volunteer by helping others. gory of diversity and inclusive- went out during a citywide gath- work to promote justice for the Call Janice (260) 710-1054 ness, was presented by Bishop ering of representatives from disadvantaged. Kevin C. Rhoades. local Presbyterian congregations Father Tom, who died on Parishioner, St. John the Baptist, Fort Wayne Created in 2006 by St. Mary — but they soon became spiritu- March 17, 2004, at the age of 74, Church in cooperation with the ally diverse, with volunteers served as pastor of St. Mary Diocese of Fort Wayne-South coming from many different faith Parish for 34 years. Many consid- Bend, the award honors individu- families, including Catholic and er the humble priest to be a Knights of Columbus als whose faith and activities Lutheran. Their paying jobs also model of Catholic faith in action exemplify the type of servant run the gamut from active and in both justice and charity. He INSURANCE leadership for which Father Tom retired teachers and engineers to was instrumental in the creation Making a difference for life. O’Connor was known during his service and construction workers, of the St. Mary Soup Kitchen, WHOLE LIFE • TERM • RETIREMENT years as a priest in Fort Wayne. and include an attorney and a which has operated nonstop since ANNUITIES • LONG TERM CARE • IRA Nominations are open to persons Presbyterian pastor. On week- opening on Jan. 22, 1975, and of all faiths. ends, in all types of weather, the serves nearly 1,500 bowls of soup
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For practical parenting tips from a 305 East Washington Center Rd at the Marriott Catholic Perspective 260-484-0411 10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC MARCH 27, 2011 Domine” and “Jesus Here Present” — and began with a pro- cession including pastors from PUERI several of the participating schools and Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades as CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the celebrant. In his opening remarks, Bishop Rhoades said that permitted to participate and cur- he was glad he could be there with rently there are over 60,000 youth the young people to “celebrate the from 35 countries who sing in gift of song.” Pueri Cantores. The movement This theme was echoed in his continues its commitment to homily when Bishop Rhoades told teaching children the traditional the congregation, “The liturgy is a sacred liturgical music of the foretaste of heaven and today it is Catholic Church. really true when I hear your voic- The Pueri Cantores Indiana es.” Regional Mass and Choral Bishop Rhoades reminded Festival was a unique model, said those in attendance that Jesus Jan Schmidt, executive director of admonished the people to “repent the American Federation of Pueri and believe in the Gospel” and Cantores. Typically the students added, “that’s what Lent is all who sing in Pueri Cantores are about; our opportunity to repent.” accepted into the organization Bishop Rhoades continued his with its high musical standard Lenten message, saying “God for- without audition. However, Fort gives, cleanses and purifies us. Wayne organized auditions at each May we turn away from sin so school for the selection of their one day we may enter His king- choir members. dom.” Schmidt reported, “In Indiana, The exquisitely sung sacred the students are presented as hon- music was woven throughout the ors singers — special singers from remainder of the Mass and Bishop many schools. It’s working beauti- Rhoades concluded by congratu- fully. ... They did a phenomenal lating the student choir members. job of organizing this festival.” He said, “Your singing today The schools that participated has been beautiful. It helped raise include: From Besancon-New our hearts and minds to heaven Haven, St. Louis Academy; and truly was a taste of heaven.” Elkhart, St. Vincent de Paul; Fort Family members who were Wayne, Bishop Dwenger High able to attend the Pueri Cantores School, Bishop Luers High Mass festival were also gratified School, Most Precious Blood and deeply moved. School, Queen of Angels School, Deb Painter, St. John the St. Charles Borromeo School, St. Baptist, New Haven, parishioner, John the Baptist School, St. said, “This is a very special day. Joseph-St. Elizabeth Ann Seton My daughter loves to sing and School, St. Jude School, St. take part in the liturgy, and I’m Therese School, St. Vincent de very proud of her.” Paul School; Goshen, St. John the Irvin and Bonnie Kloska from Evangelist School: Granger, St. St. Thomas the Apostle in Elkhart Pius X School; Mishawaka, were there to listen to their eight Marian High School, Queen of grandchildren who were partici- Peace School, St. Bavo School, St. pating as part of the homeschool Joseph School, St. Monica School; group. Their grandson, Jack Monroeville, St. Joseph School; Murphy from St. Pius X in New Haven, St. John the Baptist Granger said, “This is one of the most exceptional experiences I School; Plymouth, St. Michael Members of the Pueri Cantores Choir pose for a group photo after the Mass celebrated by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades on M School; South Bend, Saint have ever had.” His younger Joseph’s High School, Christ the brother Jeff agreed that he “will King School, Corpus Christi always remember it.” School, Holy Cross School, Holy Chris and Sarah Beiting from Family School, St. Anthony de Holy Cross Parish in South Bend Padua School, St. Joseph School, were “grateful for this opportunity St. Jude School, St. Matthew for their daughter to learn the old School; Warsaw, Sacred Heart and the new music and be able to School; Yoder, St. Aloysius bring it back to the parish to School; and Indianapolis, Lumen share.” Christi Catholic School. Jane Sandor, principal of St. The Pueri Cantores Indiana John the Baptist, Fort Wayne, Regional Mass followed the shared her feeling that it was a choral prelude — which included powerful and humbling experi- Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Prelude ence. She added, “By bringing and Fugue in A Minor” played by together both ends of the diocese, organ scholar Quentin Herman the program was a great example and other pieces, “Da Pace, of how the Church is universal.”
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Catholic director and composer Paul French rehearses with the choir prior to the Mass. French, the director of music at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Chicago and of the William Ferris Chorale, conducted the Pueri Cantores Choir.
Quentin Herman, named Organ Scholar of the Pueri Cantores Festival, plays the prelude piece, “Prelude and Fugue in A Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach, at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on March 16. Dr. Andrew McShane, director of the music at the basilica, was the organist for the Mass. March 16 at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on the campus of the University of Notre Dame.
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, in his homily, tells the con- gregation, “repent and believe in the Gospel” and added, “that’s what Lent is all about; our opportunity to repent.” High school men sing in the bass section of the choir. PHOTOS BY JOE ROMIE 12 TODAY’S CATHOLIC MARCH 27, 2011 Showing one The Way primary duty of the parents ... as BY JIM TIGHE well as the duty of pastors, to take care that children who have ears ago, songwriter reached the use of reason are pre- Leonard Cohen wrote a pared properly and ... are refreshed Ypiece entitled “God is with this divine food as soon as Alive, Magic is Afoot.” If I can possible.” (Canon 914) Canon law take the liberty to change that title, also defines that “the use of rea- I think you can describe what hap- son” is presumed to be “the com- pens to parents who show their pletion of the seventh year” or children the way to Christ by one’s seventh birthday. preparing them for receiving the However, catechesis of the Eucharist: “God is Alive, His Love child can begin and should begin is Afoot.” This journey not only earlier in life. It starts with the way brings God’s love to your child, it the parents live their lives. Parents also deepens His love for you. cannot expect to lead their children Think about evangelization for to an intimacy with Christ if they a moment. What pictures come to are not working on their own rela- mind? The Apostles, saints, tionship with Christ as well. It preachers, or maybe telling a doesn’t have to be the “perfect friend about your Catholic beliefs. relationship,” but it should become What about your children? Are apparent to the youngster that they in the picture? Do you evan- Jesus is very special to Mommy gelize your children? Yes, you do. and Daddy. If Christ is present in You may be very active in the your life, then grace is in play in faith life of your child, or you may your family. The grace given to us be taking a more passive approach, in the sacraments, in Baptism, the allowing your parish school or reli- Eucharist, Reconciliation and gious-education program to teach Marriage is passing from you to them. Either way, aware of it or not, CNS PHOTO/MIKE CRUPI the child and will soon be return- you are the primary evangelist and In this archive photo, First Communicants sing a song for family and friends during their First Communion ing to you through the grace of the catechist for your children. service at St. Theodore’s Church in Gates, N.Y. sacraments they will receive. Your children are not only dependent on you for food, cloth- ing and shelter, but also for the transmission of God’s love. You are therefore guiding them along those first formative steps of their eternal life, living out your own Baptismal and Marriage promises and drawing strength from God’s love ... the grace given you ... in those sacraments. When you are evangelizing and catechizing your children, you are engaged in the work of the Lord, and your work will be blessed with His love. This dual role of evangelist and catechist is not limited to parents and children. It is also the role of the RCIA sponsor and the catechu- men/elect or the candidate for full communion. The very same dynamic is at work. What draws the person you are sponsoring to Catholicism in the first place? They know Catholics and see something that touches CNS ARCHIVE PHOTO their hearts. Your children are like little Many children are receiving the Or, as one candidate told me, “I sponges; they see and hear every- sacrament for the first time in don’t know what it is you’ve got, thing you do and look to you as Catholic churches throughout the but I want some, too!” What you have is an intimacy the definition of “how to” and U.S. in May. “how not to.” You are evangeliz- with Christ. It shows! Adults can ing your children every time you see it just as children can. You’ve round up everyone on a Sunday been evangelizing and now have morning, hustle them into the car As an evangelist you are showing the opportunity to catechize as and head off to your parish for them the important, primary place well in preparing your catechumen Mass. Week after week you do this Christ has in your life: and as a or candidate for full communion. and the kids begin to see this is catechist, you answer their ques- “Full communion” is how we important to you. Whether you tions about why Christ is impor- describe the intimacy John Paul II know it or not, you are evangeliz- tant and what you are doing. You expressed above. Full communion ing them by your example! are carrying out the task of catech- is what we enter into in the Then the day comes when they esis as defined by Pope John Paul Eucharist; a deeper, a loving rela- start asking questions. “Why are II, to put people “not only in tionship with Jesus Christ. One of we going, Daddy?” “Why is that touch, but in communion, in inti- the benefits to you as the person man dressed in that green thing, macy with Jesus Christ.” In short, showing the way through RCIA is Mom?” “What are they giving you you are allowing Christ to teach that you, too, through the process when you come up to the front?” them through you! can grow in your own faith just as Now you move from being evan- Leading your child from parents of young First gelist, one who shows them the Baptism to the Eucharist is a major Communicants can. way, to catechist; one who teaches time of this combination of evan- the way. gelization and catechesis. Jim Tighe is the director of the The Way is the way to Christ. According to canon law, “It is the CNS PHOTO/BOB ROLLER Office of Catechesis. MARCH 27, 2011 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 13 The perfect gift for that special First Communicant
suggestions include formal or adorn any dresser or computer BY KAY COZAD fanciful rosary bracelets, crucifix stand. Pewter or brass necklaces in many styles and Communion crosses with praying patron saint medals. Cross neck- child makes a memorable gift as n the spring of the liturgical laces in a variety of metals and well. year, it is once again time to styles make an ideal gift as well. For those children who love to Icelebrate with family and Brushed metal or satin metal collect treasures, a First friends the solemnity and joy of remembrance picture frames in Communion keepsake box of fine those little ones who will receive all sizes are available as well as wood makes an ideal gift for stor- their First Communion. Parents, photo albums specific to First ing the memorabilia of that spe- grandparents, godparents, rela- Communion. cial day. Another popular box is tives and friends enjoy gift giving Statues are very popular with the First Communion music box in celebration of their children First Communicants, reports the that plays “Ave Marie.” receiving the greatest gift — Cathedral Bookstore staff. Jesus, The bookstore offers First Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. As Mary or a favorite saint would sit Communion dolls, pins and a help to our readers, Today’s proudly on a night stand to medals as well as holy cards and Catholic, with the inspired guid- remind the child of their special snow globes for this special occa- ance of the knowledgeable staff day. sion. And, of course, for that dis- at the Cathedral Bookstore, locat- Crosses and crucifixes make a cerning shopper, there’s always a ed at 915 S. Clinton St. in Fort ideal gift for the children who gift certificate to the Cathedral Wayne, offers these suggestions wish to display a symbol of their Bookstore or other religious store for meaningful gifts for the occa- growing faith. The First that will allow the First sion of First Holy Communion. Communion crucifix or plaque Communicant to choose his or Bibles have long held a place engraved with a special Eucharist her own personal treasure to of importance in traditional gift prayer would make a beautiful remember their special day. giving for First Communion. display in any First For more information contact “Know the child you’re buying Communicant’s room. A standing the Cathedral Bookstore at (260) for,” is the suggestion of the crucifix is also a popular item to 422-4611. Cathedral Bookstore staff regard- TESS STEFFEN ing the purchased of a Bible. A wide variety of gifts for First Communicants of all ages can be found Reading and interest level of the at your local religious goods store. First Communicant is an impor- tant element when choosing just and detailed rosary keepsake pages to record the First Director of Nursing the right Bible or Bible story boxes. The bookstore offers birth- Communicant’s Communion day book. stone rosaries and a variety of information and details of the Priests of Holy Cross offers an outstanding medical facility, Bibles, such as the gift edition, others in all the colors of the event offer a creative keepsake with traditional illustrations and rainbow, including the more tra- for the children. “My First Holy Cross House, to those religious men that have retired text are geared for the more ditional black and white varieties. Communion Remembrance and are in need of continuous medical care. Holy Cross mature reader. A more child- Keepsake boxes range from wood Book” by Nadia Bonaldo, pub- friendly Bible may be a Bible and pewter to leather, stitched lished by Pauline Books is a House is an unlicensed 60-room facility with an excellent story book, such as “Catholic cloth and plastic. superb sample of this type of reputation as both a nursing facility and a workplace. We Children’s Bible,” edited by Books are popular gifts for book. Another delightful option is currently seek qualified applicants to fill the full-time Sister Mary Theola Zimmerman, this solemn occasion. The First “My First Holy Communion” by with its bold colorful illustrations Communion Prayer book is a tra- Sophie Piper, published by position of Director of Nursing. that compliment the simplified ditional book gift with several to Paraclete Press. In scrapbook In this position you will lead and direct a staff of more text. The book store also carries choose from. Books on saints are fashion the First Communicant than 30 to ensure proper governance of nursing care. keepsake Bibles that may be well received, especially those will revel in creating pages with engraved and then savored for a focused on the First personal photos, recorded infor- Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the lifetime of Scripture reading. Communicant’s name or patron mation and more. following: the development of comprehensive care/service Other traditional First saint. Jewelry is always a winning delivery plan, quality assurance programs, written Communion gifts include rosaries Remembrance books offering token of this special occasion and policies/procedures, training/educational sessions; assisting in budget preparation and monitoring; ensuring accurate, REENACTING THE LAST SUPPER timely and complete medical documentation; making rounds with physicians and the scheduling of their visits as needed; maintaining confidentiality of all residents/staff; mentoring and developing all staff. Qualified applicants will possess current RN certification in the state of Indiana, a B.S. degree in Nursing from an accredited program, and 3 -5 years experience as nursing supervisor in a long-term care facility, hospital or related is required. Must have the ability to lead, maintain relationships, and coordinate services across a variety of lay/religious personnel. Bring your expertise and “Can Do” attitude to a community of men that will inspire and humble you. In return for your efforts, we offer a personally rewarding environment considerate of work-life balance and an outstanding compensation and benefits package. Please mail your letter of interest, resume, and salary history to: CNS PHOTO/JAMES BACA, DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER Paul Meaney, center, portrays Jesus during the Last Supper as re-enacted during a dress Priests of Holy Cross, Attn: Human Resources, rehearsal March 29 by second-graders at Blessed Sacrament School in Denver. The chil- P.O. Box 774, Notre Dame, IN 46556 dren were to perform the event for parents on Holy Thursday, April 5, 2007. Second- fax: (574) 631-5655 or email: [email protected] grade teacher Karen Merten has her classes re-enact the event as preparation both for EOE Easter and for their first Communion in May. 14 TODAY’S CATHOLIC MARCH 27, 2011 Quilts bring comfort to students and mother
leave Gibault. Everything stays at BY MARY KINDER the facility to help care for other children. FORT WAYNE — Comfort She immediately had an idea. comes in a variety of forms. For She asked if she could make students facing a tough path, it quilts for the students, and if they comes by having something to could keep the quilts when they call their own — a simple item to left. “I thought it was important put their name on and take with for them to have something that them as their journey continues. no one could take away,” she For a mother facing an extraordi- said. nary loss, comfort comes from The staff thought it was an giving to others, creating some- excellent idea, but it would be a thing beautiful to honor loved big undertaking. There are rough- ones lost. For both, the source of ly 100 students at Gibault at any their comfort is a simple, hand- one time. Carol was up to the made quilt. challenge and began excitedly Last year, Jim and Carol making plans for the project. Tosconi of Fort Wayne were visit- But while returning from their ing the Gibault School in Terre trip, Jim and Carol received a Haute as part of the Knights of phone call that would change Columbus convention. Jim their lives forever. Their daughter Tosconi serves as the financial and son-in-law, Jennifer and secretary for Council 122417, Doug Hake, had been killed in a Knights of Our Lady of Good traffic accident in Alabama. Hope. Gibault has long been a Sadly, they left behind four chil- faith-based project for the dren: Benjamin, 12; Sydnee, 17; Knights of Columbus. Zachary, 19; and Christopher, 21. Founded in 1921 by the “It’s something you never get Indiana Knights of Columbus, over,” Jim Tosconi says of the Gibault was originally a home for loss. wayward boys. But over the After the initial shock began to years, it has evolved to meet the subside, Carol Tosconi thought of MARY KINDER needs of troubled kids in a variety the quilts. Rather than abandon JIm and Carol Tosconi provide quilts to students who attend the Gibault School in Terre Haute. The quilts were of ways. Today, Gibault serves her project, she now saw it as an blessed Sunday, March 20, at Our Lady of Good Hope in Fort Wayne by Msgr. Bruce Piechocki, pastor, and then boys and girls and has provided opportunity to honor the lives of delivered to Terre Haute. life-changing opportunities for Jennifer and Doug. In addition, more than 8,600 children and the project became part of the their families. healing process. their generous help. support from family and friends. there is a need. She will make The Gibault School serves as Jim explains that it gave Carol Making 100 quilts comes with They are now legal guardians of sure each new student receives a refuge to students who are deal- an outlet for her grief, a large financial cost, as well. their grandchildren. Benjamin quilt of their own soon after ing with a variety of issues, from “Something to do with her While local fabric stores were attends St. Vincent dePaul School arriving. And while each quilt is behavior and social troubles to hands” he says, looking at his very helpful, selling material at and Sydnee attends Bishop unique, every one has an identical substance abuse and more. wife with soft, caring eyes. sale prices to Carol, the couple Dwenger High School. They both tag sewn into the corner which Through a variety of services pro- A quilter for more than 12 estimates that they have spent say having the children has been says, “Made with love for (blank vided in a Christian environment, years, Carol did much of the more than $5,000 on fabric and a blessing amid the tragedy. space) in honor of Jennifer and Gibault makes a real difference in work herself. But, as the project materials. Initially, they were tak- The colorful quilts were Doug Hake.” In that blank space, the lives of young people strug- grew, she got help from a variety ing the costs on themselves, but recently displayed throughout students can write their names, gling to fit in. The school’s mis- of sources, including the Knights eventually, the Knights of Our Lady of Good Hope Church and take comfort in the knowl- sion is to provide life-changing of Columbus. As the quilts were Columbus and others stepped in where they were blessed by Msgr. edge that someone believes they opportunities for children, adults, finished, the Knights helped by to help. Bruce Piechocki before being deserve something of their very families and communities. tying tiny bows on them. Of While speaking with Jim and taken to Gibault. The Tosconis own. While speaking to a staff course it wasn’t one of their usual Carol, who will celebrate their were there, along with their four Those interested in helping in member, Carol Tosconi was duties, but they were happy to be 45th wedding anniversary next grandchildren, the Knights and Carol’s ministry may contact Our struck when she was told the chil- of service. Carol also is quick to month, it is easy to see that their many of their friends. Lady of Good Hope at (260) 485- dren don’t take any of the donat- thank her Thursday night faith has helped them get through Carol says she plans to contin- 9615. ed items with them when they Women’s Bible Study group for this difficult time, along with ue this mission for as long as Eucharistic Prayer called ‘the action of the Church’
is truly the Body and Blood of Parishes need to provide good tially chewed, in hymnals or on the BY MARY IAPALUCCI Jesus Christ. Anecdotal reports of liturgies, including good preaching floor or in the book racks in the a lack of reverence toward the and good hymns to help instruct pews,” he said. ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. sacrament — from the lackadaisi- the faithful on the sacrament, The abuses became an opportu- (CNS) — “This is my body.” cal way some people approach the Sister Sheila added. nity “to wake everybody up,” Catholics hear these words each altar, to blatant acts of disrespect And Catholics need to fully according to Father Trapani. He time they are at Mass, but do we — are common. participate in the liturgy and con- printed information in the bulletin consider all that they mean? “Jesus meant what he said,” tinue their education in the faith. and preached on the Real Presence “The Church has received the said Mercy Sister Sheila Browne, “The Real Presence is uniquely and encouraged parishioners to Eucharist from her Lord not as one recently retired associate director important to us,” said Father examine their attitudes toward gift — however precious — of the Office of Worship in the Anthony Trapani, pastor of Our Holy Communion. Since then, among so many others, but as the Diocese of Rockville Centre. Lady of Perpetual Help in such abuses have been “extremely gift par excellence, for it is the gift “Study the words of the Lindenhurst. When the Eucharist is rare,” he said. of Himself, of His person in His Eucharistic Prayer. Everything we disrespected, it “speaks to all of us, “We are called to be totally sacred humanity, as well as the gift believe is in there. We articulate and shows us we have a greater present, attentive, prepared and of His serving work,” wrote Pope what we believe, but we don’t responsibility to be aware and to engaged,” he said. “We are joining John Paul II in his 2003 encyclical always pay attention. educate ourselves and each other ourselves to the mystery, the dying on the Church and the Eucharist, “The Eucharistic Prayer is the CNS PHOTO/GREGORY A. SHEMITZ and do everything we can to rebuild and rising, and are transformed to titled “Ecclesia de Eucharistia.” action of the Church,” she said. “It Deacon Thomas Rich distributes that sacred awareness,” he said. more deeply live the mystery when Yet surveys conducted by vari- is the fulfillment of Baptism.” In 2009, the parish noticed a we leave the liturgy. As St. Communion during Mass at Our ous groups over the past decade Because it is so awesome, “we rise in upsetting incidents involv- Augustine said, we are called to indicate that some Catholics don’t need to have reverence in the way Lady of Hope Church in Carle ing the Eucharist. “We were regu- become what we receive.” really understand that the Eucharist we approach the Eucharist,” she said. Place, N.Y., in November 2010. larly finding hosts, sometimes par- MARCH 27, 2011 COMMENTARY 15 ‘Drastic measures’ and cancer decisions Ending abortion uring the 1990s, scientists mutation, so that if cancer discovered two gene appears, and as soon as it Dmutations in the BRCA appears, aggressive surgery could MAKING through adoption family of genes, which signifi- then be pursued. cantly increase a woman’s On one side, then, are those SENSE OF atty Voorhies can’t stop chances of developing breast and who stress that the integrity and talking about her eight chil- ovarian cancer. Consequently, as order of the human body should BIOETHICS Pdren. She and husband Gary LIFE noted in a recent Los Angeles be respected and not unduly vio- answered God’s call to adopt Times article by Anna Gorman, lated (the “Principle of FATHER TAD PACHOLCZYK infants whom others might con- “Many oncologists recommend Integrity”), while on the other are sider undesirable. The daily life ISSUES that women with the mutations those who stress that an individ- of the Voorhies family just out- consider having their ovaries, fal- ual organ or a part of the human discovery: “It is a very difficult side the small college town of FORUM lopian tubes and breasts removed body may be sacrificed if that thing to recommend prophylactic Hamilton, N.Y., is an incredible prophylactically (as a precaution- sacrifice means continued sur- oophorectomy (removal of the witness that every child is a BY MARY MCCLUSKY ary measure) to reduce risk.” vival for the whole person (the ovaries) when it is healthy beautifully unique gift from God Yet controversy exists regard- “Principle of Totality”). The solu- women you are talking about. It put on this earth for a purpose. ing this recommendation. tion to the dilemma of preventa- is a radical thing to consider in a Yet in a society that generally tion (Catechism of the Catholic Precautionary surgery of this kind tive surgery will lie somewhere feminist age.” When it comes to regards adoption positively, the Church, No. 2379). Several years has been termed “mutilating” and in the middle, with emphasis a bilateral mastectomy (removal Voorhies family story provides into their marriage and still child- “extreme” and some question being placed upon the weightier of both breasts), the difficulty is important responses to many of less, Gary and Patty decided to whether it is, in fact, justifiable, Principle of Totality. The decision only compounded. As another the objections and mispercep- adopt. In Patty’s words, given that the organs appear to be to undergo preventative surgery researcher observed, “In western tions that continue to be road- “Adoption is just another way to healthy (no cancer is yet will thus be ethically justifiable society at least, there is no organ blocks to adoption today. have a family.” God calls us His detectable), and there is a limited and reasonable in certain cases. as connected to femininity, sensu- Today, some couples wanting children because every member probability that the disease may Nevertheless, even the scien- ality, sexuality, adulthood and to adopt are reluctant to adopt a of the human family is an adopt- one day appear. Some medical tist who discovered the BRCA motherhood as the breast.” child with special needs. Infants ed son or daughter of God. professionals instead encourage mutation, Mary-Claire King, Anna Gorman, the LA Times with disabilities are, therefore, Some past stigmas associated frequent monitoring and screen- Ph.D., has acknowledged the less likely to be placed in loving with adoption are being over- ing of patients with the BRCA incredible challenge raised by her BIOETHICS, PAGE 16 homes. All but one of the come. Today people more readily Voorhies children was born pre- describe the brave and selfless maturely, and all were born with actions of a birth mother as either a chemical dependency or “placing a child for adoption,” God is the source of eternal life a severe chronic medical condi- rather than “abandoning” a child. tion. Although doctors predicted Yet efforts to increase support and awareness of adoption must side of a rock. As directed, the several would be deaf and blind, continue. Pregnant moms who people struck the rock, and water Reflection many of the expected conditions feel that they cannot raise a child THE flowed. never developed or were simply Very much a part of Lent is on their own should be encour- St. Paul’s Epistle to the outgrown through their parents’ the Church’s preparations to aged to place their baby in a lov- SUNDAY Romans supplies the second read- loving and attentive care. Patty receive new members during the ing home. Legislators need ing. As is so typical of Paul’s and Gary saw their children not Easter Vigil. Aside from the tri- encouragement to expand adop- GOSPEL writing, this passage celebrates as problems, but as gifts. “I can’t umphant celebration of the tion tax credits and adoption Jesus as the only source of life imagine thinking ‘this child is MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION Eucharist on that occasion, the assistance programs. The story of and of bonding with God, and it less than perfect, so I need to get most prominent symbol used in the Voorhies family is just one proclaims salvation in Christ as rid of it.’ We are all imperfect the liturgy is water. It is because among many to share to help pro- the gift coming from the willing and God loves us anyway,” says the new members of the Church mote adoption. It celebrates and sacrifice of the Lord on Calvary. Patty. 3rd Sunday of Lent will be baptized. affirms the ultimate gift that one For its last reading this week- Fourteen-year-old Kolbe has For those Catholics already stranger can give to another: Jn 4:5-42 end, the Church presents a sec- TAR syndrome, a rare genetic members of the Church, and not God’s precious gift of life and tion of St. John’s Gospel. It is the disorder defined by the absence he source of the first bibli- being baptized at the Easter Vigil, family through adoption. story of the Lord’s meeting with of the radius bone in the forearm. cal reading for this Lenten water also will symbolize life. Through these efforts, we can the Samaritan woman beside a Though he stands just several Tweekend’s liturgies is the They will renew their baptismal feet high and his short arms each be a part of eliminating well in Samaria. The reading is Book of Exodus. promises aloud. The priest will abortion and living God’s plan heavy with lessons for us. extend out of his shoulder bones, Exodus is one of those five sprinkle them with blessed water for love and life. First, merely the facts that the Kolbe swims regularly at the books of the Bible regarded as to recall their baptisms. For more on adoption, contact site is Samaria, that the Lord’s local pool and recently dove off the basis of God’s revelation to Water will symbolize new life Catholic Charities by visiting conversation is with a female, the high-diving board for a cheer- the Chosen People. The initial and the promise of eternal life. In www.catholiccharitiesusa.org. and that the woman is a ing crowd. To the woman who theological concepts and regula- these readings, the Church is once asked Patty “What are you tions about behavior are seen as Samaritan, all convey powerful telling us that God alone, in messages. Pious Jews detested going to do with him?” Patty being rooted in the original teach- Jesus, is the source of life eternal. answered, “We’re going to love ings of Moses. Samaritans at the time of Jesus. Lent is our time to decide Long ago, they had defiled the him.” Together, these books consti- whether to embrace this life or Some believe that children tute the Torah, still the corner- Jewish race, and authentic reli- not. gion, by consorting with pagan placed in homes of a racial or stone of Judaism. Another name cultural background different is the Pentateuch, this term com- invaders, and by worshipping outside Jerusalem. Jews avoided from their own will suffer from ing from the Greek word for five. ridicule or a lack of identity. The As the title implies, the Book Samaritans and looked upon them with contempt. Voorhies children include two of Exodus greatly is concerned African Americans, one Chinese- with the experiences of the Then, at the time of Jesus, no adult man ever would engage a American and one Syrian-Jew, Hebrews as they fled Egypt and READINGS yet the children all get along and moved toward the land God woman in conversation. Such Sunday: Ex 17:3-7 Ps 95:1-2,6-9 Rom were the conventions. are very devoted to each other. promised them. It was a very dif- 5:1-2,5-8 Jn 4:5-42 Kolbe is being raised Catholic, ficult trip. Even today, a journey Obviously, Jesus set all these Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b Pss 42:2- considerations aside. He bore the but has also chosen to keep the across the Sinai Peninsula is a 3;43:3-4 Lk 4:24-30 Jewish Sabbath and is learning bleak and lonely undertaking. It message of God, and this mes- sage was meant for everyone. Tuesday: Dn 3:25,34-43 Ps 25:4-9 Mt Hebrew to honor the heritage of is not surprising that the Hebrews 18:21-35 his Syrian-Jewish birth mother. wondered if they had swapped The Lord asserts a dignity Wednesday: Dt 4:1,5-9 Ps 147:12-13, “All of our kids would normally the witch for the devil as they above that of Jacob. He promises a gift of water greatly more satis- 15-16,19-20 Mt 5:17-19 never even meet each other in a wandered across Sinai. They mall and here they are brothers grumbled about Moses, who led fying than any that could be Thursday: Jer 7:23-28 Ps 95:1-2,6-9 drawn from a well. Finally, Jesus Lk 11:14-23 and sisters,” says Gary. Mary McClusky is special projects the way. Husbands and wives with coordinator at the Secretariat of predicts that a new order of com- Friday: Hos 14:2-10 Ps 81:6c-11b, Water was a precious com- medical challenges, such as infer- Pro-Life Activities, U.S. modity in this arid environment. muning with God is coming. It 14, 17 Mk 12:28-34 will be neither centralized in tility, who feel called to raise Conference of Catholic Bishops. Understandably, they feared Saturday: Hos 6:1-6 Ps 51:3-4,18-21b children are encouraged by the To learn more about the bishops’ thirst. Moses, enlightened by Jerusalem, nor on the mountain- Lk 18:9-14 tops where the Samaritans cus- Church to “give expression to pro-life activities, go to God, told them to look for water their generosity” through adop- www.usccb.org/prolife. in an improbable place. It was the tomarily worshipped. 16 COMMENTARY MARCH 27, 2011 Cardinal Baum: a new record-holder SCRIPTURE SEARCH omething quite remarkable along with Cardinal Joseph Gospel for March 27, 2011 happened recently: Cardinal Ratzinger, was the only cardinal- John 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42 SWilliam Wakefield Baum — elector who had been in conclave THE emeritus Archbishop of before. Following is a word search based on the Gospel Washington, emeritus Prefect of John Paul II appointed Cardinal CATHOLIC reading for the Third Sunday of Lent, Cycle A: the the Congregation for Catholic Baum as Prefect of the Education, emeritus Major Congregation of Catholic DIFFERENCE encounter with the woman of Sychar. The words can Penitentiary of the Catholic Education in March 1980, a post be found in all directions in the puzzle. Church — passed the late Cardinal he held for 10 years until his GEORGE WEIGEL James Gibbons of Baltimore (who appointment as head of the SYCHAR WELL TIRED died in 1921) to become the Apostolic Penitentiary — the man NOON DRAW WATER FOOD longest-serving American cardinal overseeing the Church’s penitential SAMARITAN WOMAN A JEW in history. It’s an astonishing life or, as Cardinal Baum put it, tion, and kept prints of the “Ark” THE GIFT LIVING WATER BUCKET record that drew little public atten- the servant of “the Lord’s mercy.” and the “Dove,” the two ships that FLOCKS THIRSTY AGAIN SPRING tion. Yet that’s just the way He retired from that position after brought Lord Baltimore’s Catholic ETERNAL MOUNTAIN TRUTH Cardinal Baum, who exemplifies 11 years, thus preventing any fur- colonists to the new world in MESSIAH TWO DAYS SAVIOR evangelical modesty and genuine ther confusion in my office when I 1634, in his living room. Christian humility, would want it. would send letters to the cardinal Like John Paul II, whom he William Wakefield Baum was and some of my evangelical revered, Cardinal Baum has borne SAVIOR born on Nov. 21, 1926, in Dallas, brethren would say, “I didn’t know great suffering with even greater Texas: A biographical fact that has they had a prison in the Vatican.” patience and nobility. Macular always struck me as more than a Cardinal Baum remained active degeneration has rendered the ANASAMAR I TAN little ironic, given that there are on various curial congregations pleasure of reading difficult for FLOCKSEDERI T few people on the planet less until his 80th birthday in 2006, and this great reader; a variety of other “Texas” and less “Big D” than this exercised a quiet, but often impor- ailments have left him in serious OR I OGMRHAAJO gentle scholar and pastor. tant, influence in the deliberations pain for months on end. Yet in the OAW VNOTNGBHD Ordained a priest for the Diocese of the Congregation for Bishops, 23 years I’ve been privileged to of Kansas City-St. Joseph, Father responsible for episcopal appoint- know him and call him a friend, DHOP I UAAXTUR I’ve never heard a word of com- Baum became an ecumenical pio- ments in the developed world. Of SCMVRNYJHEHA neer, an advisor at Vatican II, and the many Americans who worked plaint from Cardinal Baum. Again the first director of the U.S. bish- in the Holy See over the past 20 like John Paul II, he’s always YYATPTGELLAW much more interested in finding ops’ committee on ecumenical years, he was held in a unique ASNPSAGW BN IW affairs before being ordained bish- respect by his colleagues, includ- out how you and your family are op of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, ing the locals: he spoke excellent doing than in cataloguing his own DFKRN I LPADSA Mo., on April 6, 1970. Italian, he was not edgy, he was an ailments and sufferings. OP IW FNALPTST Three years later, Bishop Baum old-school gentleman, he was A deeply patriotic American, was appointed Archbishop of deeply learned and manifestly the cardinal was often saddened in W HFTLANRETEE Washington as successor to the holy. And so, despite never making recent years by the encroachments legendary Cardinal Patrick it onto the media radar screen, he of the culture of death across the TEKCUBCHOW MR O’Boyle (who was, “de facto” if was a genuine “player” in Vatican land. Yet he always urged others to © 2011 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com not “de iure,” the first archbishop affairs. continue the fight for the right of the nation’s capital). Created He was a gracious host in one things. His courage gave, and cardinal in the consistory of May of the Vatican’s great apartments: gives, us courage. 1976 and given the church of just above St. Peter’s square, look- St. Paul spreads Santa Croce in Flaminia as his ing straight at the basilica. The Roman parish (or “title”), Cardinal apartment was lined with bookcas- Baum participated in the two dra- es, overflowing with volumes of Christianity to the ends matic conclaves of 1978, the “year history and biography as well as George Weigel is a senior fellow of of three popes;” indeed, in the con- theology. He always remembered the Ethics and Public Policy clave of 2005, Cardinal Baum, his time in Maryland with affec- Center in Washington, D.C. of the earth What are the sites in Rome pertaining removal of ovaries and/or breasts vinced that she will develop can- to St.Paul? will prevent the disease from cer in the future in order to justi- The Acts of the Apostles in the HIRE BIOETHICS developing in some women, in fy undergoing this radical kind of New Testament ends with St. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 others, it will make no difference, surgery. Paul in Rome, Italy. Jesus had HISTORY since they were never going to Even in the face of several commissioned the Apostles to get the disease in the first place. known risk factors, however, a spread the Gospel to the ends of staff writer who tested positive In that situation, healthy organs woman may still wish to delay the earth. So by reaching the FATHER RICHARD HIRE for the BRCA mutation and (which secrete important hor- such preventative surgery until headquarters and most populous ended up opting to have her mones for the overall health of she has had the opportunity to city of the Roman Empire, St. ovaries removed, described how the person) would have been have children, or she may freely Paul would really have made it in she could not quite bring herself removed unnecessarily. As one choose against it altogether. spreading Christianity. forth. St. Paul was beheaded, to have her breasts removed as researcher noted, “Many women To sum up then, even though a St. Paul’s Epistle to the rather than crucified, because he well, even though her father, who undergo prophylactic mas- woman with multiple risk factors Romans in the New Testament was a Roman citizen. grandmother and aunt had all tectomy will undoubtedly benefit can never categorically prove that says that, after visiting Rome, St. Crucifixion was considered more died at an early age from cancer: from it, but nobody will ever she will develop cancer in the Paul planned on going to Spain. cruel than beheading. “I was still getting used to the know which ones ...” future, she may nevertheless St. Clement of Rome, the fourth St. Paul’s body was then taken idea of losing my ovaries. I had Given this strict inability to arrive at prudential certitude that pope, said St. Paul went to the to a cemetery on the ancient always viewed a preventive mas- know who will develop cancer she will develop the disease after limits of the West, which is prob- Ostian Way near Rome, belong- tectomy as a drastic measure. It and who will not, other risk fac- carefully assessing the various ably Spain. The ancient ing to a Christian matron Lucina, seemed I risked losing nearly tors besides the BRCA mutation risk factors. Insofar as she Europeans considered Spain the and buried on the site of the pres- everything — at least physically should be carefully considered achieves that prudential certitude western end of the world, so by ent Basilica of St. Paul Outside — that defined me as a woman.” before choosing to undergo pre- within herself, she not only may, going to Spain, St. Paul would the Walls. The original edifice The real costs of this kind of ventative surgery. A strong family but ought to consider seriously have literally spread Christianity was erected by the Roman surgery remind us of the impor- history of breast cancer at an the possibility of undergoing to the ends of the earth. emperor Constantine, who gave tance of making a right and ethi- early age, the absence of a full risk-reduction surgery. F. Cross says that tradition Christians freedom to worship, in cal decision for our circum- term pregnancy, an abortion or shows that St. Paul was martyred 324. This church was rebuilt as a stances. Although there is a miscarriage of the first pregnan- about three miles from Rome on large basilica in 395. This basili- heightened probability of disease, cy, or a male relative who devel- the left bank of the Tiber River in ca was then destroyed by fire in there is never any guarantee that ops breast cancer are among the A.D. 67 during the persecution of 1823. The present church was a particular woman with the factors known to increase a Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk,Ph.D.is a the Roman emperor Nero. This consecrated in 1854. BRCA mutation will develop woman’s risk of developing priest of the diocese of Fall River, place is called “Three Fountains” There are double aisles on cancer. Some women will go on breast cancer. In the end, after Mass., and serves as the director of because of the legend that when each side separated by 80 granite to develop cancer; others will careful weighing and reflection, a education at The National Catholic St. Paul’s head bounced three columns. Above the columns are not. So while the surgical woman should personally be con- Bioethics Center in Philadelphia. times, three fountains sprang portraits of all the popes. MARCH 27, 2011 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 17
BISHOP DWENGER CAPTURES IHSAA SECOND PLACE IN GYMNASTICS The top-ranked Bishop Dwenger Saints cap- tured second place at Ball State University’s Worthen Arena in Muncie at the IHSAA gymnastics state finals Saturday, March 19. Coached by Rosemarie Nix, the talent-laden Saints capitalized on their depth to score 112.025 team points, just a half a point behind Valparaiso, the 2011 champs who claimed their fourth straight title. Bishop Dwenger was paced by junior Brittany Trahin who finished second in the all-around competition, freshman Katy Linvill who was 10th and their solid balance Sports beam routines. — Michelle Castleman ICCL girls advance Dwenger cheerleaders wrap up most to the final four successful season with three titles BY CHUCK FREEBY King should be commended. They had an excellent season.” tion to win the title of Grand Another highlight of the sea- St. Pius X will face St. BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN SOUTH BEND — Exciting fin- National Champions. son was cheering at Lucas Oil Joseph, Mishawaka, in the semi- The 2011 winners were led by Stadium for the football team ishes, outstanding performances finals. The Wildcats moved on FORT WAYNE — The Bishop and talk about the Final Four ... an amazing group of seniors. who finished second at the state with a hard-fought 25-22 win Dwenger Saints’ varsity cheer- After a poor warm up at the finals. it’s all part of March Madness. over Queen of Peace. It was the leading squad just wrapped up And certainly that was the case nationals, Gonzagowski detailed, After the Christmas break, the second 3-point triumph of the the most successful season in “I was blown away when the sen- squad began concentrating on the last Sunday in the quarterfinals of weekend for St. Joseph, which school history with three state the ICCL Girls Basketball iors pulled the girls aside and national competition while cheer- eliminated St. Jude, 18-15, titles on their resume, according told them they would be great ing for both the boys’ and girls’ Tournament. Saturday. to head Coach Amy St. Joseph, South Bend, and to give the performance of basketball teams. In February, the On the other side of the brack- Gonzagowski. their lives. The rest of the team grueling season finally culminat- Corpus Christi, St. Joseph, et, top-seeded St. Joseph, South “I love coaching these girls Mishawaka, and St. Pius X all responded and put on the best ed with the clean sweep in Bend, survived a scrappy come- because they have not only great routine I have ever seen since Florida. survived tough contests to back bid from Holy Cross, win- skills but are some of the advance to next week’s final four coaching cheerleading. The sen- The squad was made up of ning, 28-22. Michelle Weaver led smartest and hardest working iors would not let any member of five seniors — Alana Richardson, at Marian High School. the way with 10 points, but sev- kids in the school,” she said. The game of the day was St. the squad give up at any time Andrea Di Domenico, Victoria enth-graders Theresa Carpenter The squad’s grade point aver- during the entire season.” Myers, Grace Grutsch and Pius X’s dramatic 27-26 double- and Catherine Mittiga each added age is 3.87, and the girls were overtime triumph over Christ the The varsity cheer group at Morgan Eifert; seven juniors — seven to boost the Eagles. recently named the Grand Bishop Dwenger started their Katie Dillion, Kendra Giant, King. St. Pius looked to have the “With a short bench today, our National Champions at the game well in hand early in the competition season in August Kelsey Lee, Katie Houser, Allie girls were forced to play posi- Contest of Champions national with the Indiana State Fair, where Kostoff, Delaney Eggleston and second half, jumping out to a 14- tions they were not necessarily competition in Orlando, Fla. 4 lead behind terrific defense and they finished in third place. Next Erin McTague; six sophomores comfortable with,” commented During the Feb. 26 event, Bishop up for the Saints were the local — Lindsey Noye, Claire the offense of Kelly Welsh and St. Joseph Coach Katie Hoye. Dwenger received three different Sam Flesh. But the Kings roared competitions around the area to Schenkel, Erin Grutsch, Rachel “They stepped up and it paid off. awards: a first place trophy for prepare for the Indiana Cheer Venderley, Becca Paladino and back, behind the scoring of Holy Cross is a disciplined team the Varsity Division, a Level 5 Shannon Hendricks, tying the Association state finals in Morgan Pearson; and three fresh- and they always play hard. We (those with the highest skill November. men — Emily and Elizabeth score at 21 to send the game to knew we had to be focused and level) High Score Award for hav- overtime. Bishop Dwenger finished as Budzon and Mariah Tippmann. ready to go in order to come out ing the highest score of all Level runner-up in the qualifier then in The Saints are coached by The physical contest found on top.” 5 teams and the highest point key players on both sides follow- the top spot the following week Gonzagowski, Doris Derheimer The Eagles meet Corpus total of all teams at the competi- at the finals. and Vicki Kuker. ing out before the Lions pre- Christi in the semifinals. Rachel vailed in the second overtime. Cole poured in 18 points to lead Welsh finished with 9, while the Cougars to a 31-20 win over Flesh added 8 for St. Pius X. a physical Holy Family squad. Hendricks led all scorers with 16 Brooke Juday was a defensive points. standout for Corpus Christi, com- “Both teams really deserved a ing up with a number of steals. victory,” said a relieved St. Pius The semifinals will be played X Coach Jim Welsh afterwards. Tuesday, March 29, at Marian, “It was a very competitive game, with the championship contested and I feel fortunate that our team March 31. is able to advance. Christ the Confession: A Roman Catholic App now available for the Android market SOUTH BEND — Following the available for download at the international popularity of Android Market. Confession: A Roman Catholic Designed to be used in the App for iPhone users, Little i confessional, this app is an aid Apps, LLC has announced the for every penitent. With a person- release of Confession: A Roman alized examination of conscience Catholic App for Android™ for each user, password protected phones. Developed for those who profiles, and a step-by-step guide frequent the sacrament and those to the sacrament, this app invites PROVIDED BY BISHOP DWENGER HIGH SCHOOL who wish to return, this Catholics to prayerfully prepare The Bishop Dwenger varsity cheerleaders were named Grand National Champions at the Contest of Champions’ Confession helper has been for and participate in the Rite of national competition in Orlando, Fla., on Feb. 26. The squad received three awards during the competition: a designed with new, exclusive fea- Penance. Individuals who have first place trophy for the Varsity Division; a Level 5 High Score Award for having the highest score of all Level 5 tures to take advantage of the been away from the sacrament teams (Level 5 teams have the highest skill levels); and, they completed the sweep with the highest point total Android platform and format. of all teams at the competition and won the title of Grand National Champions. The app is priced at $1.99 and is APP, PAGE 18 18 TODAY’S CATHOLIC MARCH 27, 2011 that we are excited to share Confession: A Roman Catholic App with a new community of APP penitents through the Android market.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 The text of this app was devel- oped in collaboration with will find Confession: A Roman Franciscan Father Thomas G. Catholic App to be a useful and Weinandy, executive director of inviting tool. the Secretariat for Doctrine and New features, exclusive to the Pastoral Practices of the United Android app, help penitents cre- States Conference of Catholic ate a deeper and more personal- Bishops, and Father Dan Scheidt, ized examination of conscience. pastor of Queen of Peace These features include the ability Catholic Church in Mishawaka. for users to track the number of The app received an imprimatur times a sin has been committed, from Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades edit (or hide) the list of default of the Diocese of Fort Wayne- sins provided in the examination, South Bend. It is the first known and add personalized sins to each imprimatur to be given to an category. Android® application. Chip Leinen, co-founder of Confession: A Roman Catholic Little iApps and lead developer app is available for iPhone™, KAREN CALLAWAY/CATHOLIC NEW WORLD on the Android project, comment- iPad, iPod touch® and Android™ Teens from the Chicago Archdiocese sign a World Youth Day cross during a gathering in late February at St. ed, “After hearing the positive phones. Aloysius Parish in Chicago. Youths are preparing to converge on Madrid, Spain, for the international World response from faithful Catholics For more information, please Youth Day gathering in August. around the world, we were visit Little i Apps online at inspired to continue to encourage www.littleiapps.com or contact members of our faith community Patrick Leinen, developer and co- to participate in the sacrament of founder, at marketing@lit- Penance — from those who have tleiapps.com or call (574) 303- World Youth Day organizers expect drifted away, to those who fre- 8102. quent its gifts. It is for this reason more than 1 million in Madrid May we suggest... not what people wanted,” he said. In addition, De la Cierva said, BY CINDY WOODEN De la Cierva said more than 80 the traditional bond between the alternative songs had been faith and art will be highlighted, VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With uploaded to the contest site — especially during the Stations of more than 1 million Catholic http://madridmeencanta.org — and the Cross. youths expected to converge on Rafael Rubio, WYD director of And, “there will be many Madrid for World Youth Day in communications, said the site had events late at night. We Spaniards CASA August, organizers are busy mak- been visited more than 600,000 eat dinner at about 10 (p.m.) and RISTORANTI ing final preparations, including times by March 15. we don’t go to bed before mid- the choice of new songs for the World Youth Day will be cele- night,” he said. “Obviously, the ITALIANO crowds to sing in addition to the brated in Madrid Aug. 16-21. With catechesis in the morning will Fort Wayne Tradition Since 1977 much-criticized official hymn. the event five months away, organ- begin later” than was usual at St. James “The hymn is my nightmare,” izers said more than 290,000 peo- World Youth Day in other cities. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Yago de la Cierva, executive direc- ple already had enrolled. De la WYD 2011 also is attempting Casa Ristorante Restaurant tor of WYD 2011, told reporters at Cierva also said that in previous to reflect the Spanish reality in its (Southwest) the Vatican March 15. He was World Youth Days, the number of budget, he said. Because of the 7545 W. 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Proprietors You can choose one or all Warren & Linda Banquet Rooms of our services. We’ll make the best of Hotel Rooms Restaurant your special event. Hall’s has been in the Rehearsal Dinners First Original Pizza in Town! business of making people happy for Since 1951 over 60 years. You can trust us to Catering Service Specializing in Italian Entrees Tues. - Thurs: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM do it just right. Wedding Cakes Fri. - Sat.: 5:00 PM 1:00 AM 537 North St. Louis • South Bend For more information contact Hall’s Guesthouse at: 574-233-2464 (260) 489-2524 • www.DonHalls.com MARCH 27, 2011 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 19 REST IN PEACE Decatur William Hernandez, 83, Notre Dame HAT S APPENING Mary Alice Whitright, St.Jude Helga Stockmann, 87, W ’ H ? 88, St.Mary of the Basilica/Sacred Heart Luveda Isabel Smith, Assumption 98, St.Vincent de Paul Brother Charles J.Krupp, WHAT’S HAPPENING carries announcements about upcoming events in the diocese. Send in your Fort Wayne CSC,87,Holy Cross Chapel Granger Nicholas Omer announcement at least two weeks prior to the event. Mail to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Martha J.Grover, 80, Michaels, 97, St. South Bend Fort Wayne 46856; or e-mail: [email protected]. Events that require an admission charge St.Pius X Irene A.Molnar, 87, Vincent de Paul St.Anthony de Padua or payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please Mishawaka Mark I.Murphy, 53, call our advertising sales staff at (260) 456-2824 to purchase space. Ann Stier, 82, St.Joseph Helen T.Sigety, 86, St.Charles Borromeo St.John the Baptist Mary S.Morey, 88, Angeline Blume, 93, Day of Reflection March 27, at 11:30 a.m. Tickets $5 donation to the Alzheimer Queen of Peace Fidel M.Farkas, 91, Saint Anne Home Mishawaka — A day of reflec- are $5 purchased in advance. Association. Five $100 gift cards Little Flower Virginia H.Bliss, 76, tion will be held at St. Francis Call Louise at (574) 654-3364 or will be raffled. Catherine M. Nancy at (574) 289-2986 for St.Monica Raymond H.Schmidt,94, Convent (across from Marian Lombardo, 94, St.Jude High School) Wednesday, March tickets. Fish fry St.Anthony de Padua Monroeville 30, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fort Wayne — The St. Joseph- Betty J.Oser, 81, Mary, C.Jacquay, 95, Chester F.Sommer, 85, The theme for the day is “These Scouts plan spaghetti dinner Hessen Cassel Knights of St.John the Baptist Forty Days.” Bring a Bible. The Fort Wayne — St. John the Columbus will have a drive- St.Rose St.Hedwig cost of the day is $15 and Baptist Scout Troop 19 will have through or carry-out only fish Barbara M.Whitacre, New Haven Andrew V.Swizek, 70, includes lunch. Register by a spaghetti dinner Saturday, dinner Friday, March 25, from 4- 82, St.Jude March 25 to Sister Barbara Anne March 26, from 5-8 p.m. Presale 7 p.m. for $8 per meal at St. Patricia JoAnne Holy Family Mary A.Hoffman, 91, Oberley, 79, St.Louis Hallman at (574) 259-5427. tickets are $5 by contacting a Joseph hall. Dominga R.Olivarez, troop member or calling (260) St.Charles Borromeo Besancon 69, St.Adalbert Square dance planned 402-6706. Tickets are $6 at the Knights plan fish fry Donald J.Raupfer, 77, Calvin Hawkins, 79, Columbia City — St. Catherine door. Carry-out and drive- South Bend — The Knights of Florence Krawczyk, 87, St.Therese St.John the Baptist Parish, 10 miles south of through available. Columbus Council 5521, 61533 Holy Family Columbia City on State Road 9, S. Ironwood Dr., will have a fish will have a square dance on Fish fry fry on Fridays, March 25 and Saturday, March 26, with music Bluffton — St. Joseph Parish April 1, from 5-7 p.m. Adults $8, March 25, from 4-7 p.m. Adults 4:30-7:30 p.m. in Rieder by Bill Werling and Breakaway. will have a fish dinner on Friday, children (5-12) $3. Chicken $ 7.50, children 5-12 $4 and chil- Auditorium. Tickets are $8 for Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and April 1, from 4 -7pm. Tickets strips for $8 and shrimp for dren under 5 free. adults, $5 for children 6-12 and dancing 7-10 p.m. The cost is will be $9 for adults, $6 for chil- $8.50 will be available. free for children 5 and under. $10 per person, snacks and pop dren 6-12 and children 5 and All family rosary Mac and cheese dinner for $3. included. under free. Drive-through avail- Knights plan fish fry Fort Wayne — The all family able. Contact Jane Geimer at Fort Wayne — The Knights of rosary and divine chaplet will be Rummage sale Bible prints, rock opera coming to USF (260) 824-8543 for information. Columbus Council 451, 601 recited on Sunday, March 27, Ligonier — St. Patrick Parish, Fort Wayne — Reproduction Reed Rd., will have a fish fry on from 3:45-4:30 p.m. at St. 300 Ravine Park Dr., will have a prints of the St. John’s Bible and Soup and salad luncheon Friday, April 1, from 5-7:30 p.m. Mother Theodore Guérin Chapel. rummage sale Thursday, March works by Art Cislo can be seen in South Bend — The Knights of The cost is $7 for adults, $3 for The intention is for all families. 31, from 4-8 p.m., Friday, April the North Campus Lupke Gallery Columbus Ladies Council 553 children 12 and under. 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and at the University of Saint Francis will have a soup and salad lunch- Fish fry Saturday, April 2, from 9 a.m. to through April 3. The rock opera eon Monday, March 28, from 11 Fish fry and salad bar South Bend — The Knights of 1 p.m. “Jesus Christ Superstar” will also a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Knights South Bend — St. Adalbert Columbus Council 553 will have open in the North Campus hall, 553 E. Washington St. Parish will have a fish fry and a fish fry Friday, April 1, from 5- Bake sale announced Auditorium March 25-27 and Tickets are $6 per person. salad bar Friday, April 1, from 7:30 p.m. at the Knights hall, 553 South Bend — St. Adalbert April 1-3. Show times are 8 p.m. 3:30-7 p.m. in the Heritage E. Washington St. Tickets are $9 Sister’s Auxiliary will have a Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Fish fry and raffle Center. Tickets are $8.50 for for adults, $4 for children 6-12 bake sale Saturday, April 16, on Sunday. Admission is $10. Fort Wayne — A fish and pork adults and $3.50 for children 5- and children under 6 free. from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the For information, call (260) tenderloin fry will be Friday, 12. Heritage Center. Pre-orders for 399-7700, ext. 8004 or e-mail April 8, from 4-7 p.m. at Fish fry lamb cakes can be made to (574) [email protected]. Heritage Park Assisted Living, Holy Name Society fish fry Huntington — Ss. Peter and Paul 288-5708 through April 8. 2001 Hobson Rd. or Coventry New Haven — The Holy Name Parish, 860 Cherry St., will have Legion of Mary plans Acies Meadows Assisted Living, 7843 Society of St. John the Baptist a fish fry Friday, April 1, from Fort Wayne — The Legion of W. Jefferson Blvd. Tickets are a Parish will have a fish fry Friday, Mary will have Acies at Our Lady of Good Hope Church, Position Opening 7215 St. Joe Road, starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 26, with DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS the rosary, consecration to Jesus Thru Saint Joseph Parish, a vibrant, Catholic faith community of over 800 families and through Mary, Mass and a lunch- a large, K-8 grade school in South Bend, Indiana, seeks a Director of Business eon. RSVP to Connie Acierto at Operations. This full-time staff position furthers the mission of St. Joseph Parish (260) 486-1001. A new group through administration of the financial resources of St. Joseph Church and CHRIST School as well as through oversight of employee benefits, policies, and procedures. will be meeting at St. Charles Borromeo, Thursdays, from The position implements operational efficiencies and best business strategies for does our parish business operations. 7:45-9:15 p.m. in the youth min- istry building. Call (260) 409- comfort Qualified applicants will have general ledger experience, knowledge of 8544 for information. generally accepted accounting principles, computer literacy, and strong abound. organizational and interpersonal skills. Rummage sale A bachelor’s degree is required (accounting, business,siness, oorr Kendallville — Immaculate related field preferred). Salary for this position is Conception Parish will have a commensurate with education and experience. rummage sale Friday, March 25, For a complete position description, please visitit our MEMORIAL CHAPEL from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and website at StJoeParish.com. Saturday, March 26, from 9 a.m. Since 1913 Mungovan & Sons Qualified candidates should send a cover letter and to noon. $3 bag sale begins at 3 résumé with references to: p.m. Friday and $1.50 bag sale is has always had the time. all day Saturday. St. Joseph Parish 2114 S. Calhoun St. 226 N. Hill Street South Bend, IN 46617 Card party and salad bar Fort Wayne, IN 46802 New Carlisle — St. Stanislaus Questions may be directed to St. Joseph Pastor, (260) 744-2114 Fr. John DeRiso, CSC, at (574) 234-3134, ext. 20 Kostka Parish will have a card or via email at [email protected]. party and salad bar Sunday, 20 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MARCH 27, 2011 Hannah’s House: ‘The Maternity Home with a Heart’
and learning how to apply for a BY ANN CAREY job. Parenting skills also are taught, MISHAWAKA — Each of the and residents who choose adop- young women who come to tion for their babies are helped to Hannah’s House has her own connect with appropriate agencies. unique story, but they also have The residents all have household much in common: Each is preg- assignments, including cooking, nant and choosing life for her cleaning and laundry, and the baby, and each woman needs a women learn how to prepare nutri- safe place to live during her preg- tious food for themselves and their nancy and for a few weeks after babies. giving birth. Hannah’s House, Staff “house mothers” take known as “The Maternity Home turns providing 24-hour mentoring with a Heart,” fills that need in a to the residents, and trained coun- cheerful and roomy house in selors provide onsite counseling. Mishawaka. Residents also are helped to con- Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades visit- nect with community resources for ed Hannah’s House for the first medical care, education, employ- time on March 18 at the invitation ment and parenting support. of Karen DeLucenay, executive Hannah’s House has certain director. Before taking the “grand expectations for the women who tour” of the house, the bishop choose to live there: The women chatted with the seven current res- should remain drug-free, partici- idents, who sat in the sun-filled pate in regular prenatal and post- living room and talked about their natal care, attend a church or syn- different paths to Hannah’s House, agogue of their choice on week- about the babies they were expect- ends, participate in daily devotions ing or had just delivered, and and mealtime prayers, participate about their future plans to com- in weekly goal setting and individ- plete their education, find work ual and group counseling, and and live independently. help with household duties. The residents praised Hannah’s Residents earn “points” by House as a safe haven in the meeting expectations, and the storm, a place that welcomed them women use those “points” to and provides a family environ- “buy” items for their babies, cloth- ment during their pregnancies and ing or personal items for them- for up two months after they give selves, or household items for birth. The women also explained their future apartments from the that the house mothers and coun- Hannah’s House “store.” The selors at Hannah’s House encour- “store” is stocked by baby show- age them to stay in school or work ers hosted by area churches and by toward their GED if they lack a various benefactors. Even past res- PHOTOS BY ANN CAREY high-school diploma, and the staff idents can continue to earn Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades got acquainted with the youngest resident of Hannah’s House on his first visit to the assists the women with job leads “points” for the “store” through “Maternity Home with a Heart,” on March 18. “Learn and Earn” by coming to seven mothers at a time, Hannah’s the house and reading parenting House always has a waiting list. articles. Hannah’s House, named after Some past residents have been the Biblical Hannah who longed asked to leave because they did to be a mother, is an independent not abide by the house rules, exec- entity that is funded solely by gifts utive director DeLucenay told and donations. Its main partners Bishop Rhoades. However, most are the Diocese of Fort Wayne- of the young women embrace the South Bend, St. Joseph Regional opportunity to improve their lives, Medical Center, the Women’s she said, and the staff works to Care Center, Bethel College and empower the women to take con- Gurley Leep Automotive Family. trol of their lives. Indeed, a spirit Hannah’s House also runs several of cooperation, camaraderie and fundraisers during the year, and encouragement showed in the generous individuals support the interactions of the residents and in ministry through donations. their rapport with the bishop. Volunteers also help Hannah’s “It’s like a community here; House operate smoothly by plan- there’s a family feeling here in the ning and organizing events for the house,” Bishop Rhoades told the residents such as movie or game residents, observing that the nights; providing clerical assis- women must feel like sisters. tance; doing public relations and Also on hand for the bishop’s fundraising; helping with home visit were Matt Marien, president repair and lawn care; and helping of the Hannah’s House board of with the monthly parent support directors, Sister Agnes Marie group meetings for past Hannah’s Regan, a Sister of St. Francis of House residents and the dads who Perpetual Adoration and a member are in their children’s life. of the board, and Tamara Griffin, Clearly impressed with this business manager for Hannah’s “Maternity Home with a Heart,” House. Marien and Sister Agnes Bishop Rhoades told executive Marie explained to Bishop director DeLucenay to let him Rhoades that it is crucial to sup- know if the ministry ever needed port young women who want to anything. choose life for their babies, for “We certainly will; we know some of these women have no where you live,” DeLucenay family support system, and no replied. Twins Shayne, left, and Hayla, right, are thriving in the loving care of mother Rebecca at Hannah’s House. where else to turn. With room for