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BY SEAN MCBRIDE ful worldwide. In Benedict The Vatican has cre- The Opening Dignity of XVI’s beautiful Apostolic letter ated a special web- every person “Porta Fidei” published in 2011, site dedicated to and Closing FORT WAYNE — “The Year of he states “The ‘door of faith’ is following the Masses Mass for those with disabilities Faith is a great opportunity for all always open for us, ushering us pope through- of us to grow in our relationship into the life of communion with out the Year of The Year of Page 3 with and to rediscover the God and offering entry into His Faith, which Faith begins truth, beauty and power of the Church. It is possible to cross that also includes locally with faith.” These words from threshold when the word of God some key the opening Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades sum up is proclaimed and the heart allows resource mate- Mass, which Sisters of Mary, the much-anticipated time of spiri- itself to be shaped by transforming rials designed to will be held on tual renewal this year. grace.” increase knowl- Thursday, Oct. Mother of the The Year of Faith begins on Many faith-building obser- edge of the faith. 11, at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, and ends on vances and initiatives are planned Visit www.annusfi- The Mass will be cel- Eucharist Nov. 24, 2013. The opening date throughout the year, not only on dei.va/content/novae- ebrated in the Cathedral coincides with the 50th anniver- a worldwide scale, but also at the vangelizatio/en.html. of the Immaculate Conception in A welcome to Huntington sary of the opening of the Second diocesan and level. Closer to home, the Diocese of Fort Wayne and all are welcome. Page 5 Vatican Council, and the ending A keen aspect of many initia- Fort Wayne-South Bend has fully The Year of Faith con- date celebrates the feast of Christ tives include a heavy emphasis embraced the initiatives set forth cludes with a Mass celebrating the King. on the New Evangelization and by the Holy Father, and Bishop the feast of Christ the King on The Year of Faith is an initia- using social media as a means Rhoades, including: tive promulgated by Pope Benedict of deepening and growing the YEAR OF, PAGE 2 Laity needed XVI, and observed by the faith- faith of Catholics everywhere. Building an adoration chapel Page 11 Our Sunday Visitor marks centennial anniversary with Mass of thanksgiving and rededication ‘I believe’ BY TIM JOHNSON Series begins on Apostles’ Creed FORT WAYNE — With a spirit of thanksgiv- ing and rededication, the board of directors Page 19 and staff of Our Sunday Visitor, located in Huntington, celebrated their centennial anni- versary of Friday, Sept. 28, at the Grand Wayne Center and Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Additional story can be Wayne. found on page 4 The day included a symposium featur- ing Cardinal Francis George of Chicago and nationally acclaimed speakers and authors Helen Alvaré and Scott Hahn. KAY COZAD Claudio Maria Celli, president of the Pontifical Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades speaks of Archbishop John F. Noll, founder of Our Sunday Visitor in Council for Social Communications, was the Huntington, during his homily at the Mass of thanksgiving and rededication in celebration of Our featured speaker at a dinner that followed the Sunday Visitor’s centennial anniversary on Friday, Sept. 28, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Mass. Conception in Fort Wayne. Eleven bishops and as well as priests from around the The celebration fell just to the opening nation concelebrated the Mass. Cardinal Francis George, archbishop of Chicago, also attended. of the Year of Faith, with its emphasis on the New Evangelization and begins Oct. 11. “This anniversary is a way to give thanks At the Mass for the Evangelization of tized and received his first Holy Communion from each of us as we are perceived as a com- Peoples at the Cathedral of the Immaculate and Confirmation. Here, too, Father Noll was pany serving the Church for 100 years and Conception in Fort Wayne celebrating the ordained a priest and a bishop. He was the to rededicate ourselves to the mission of the centennial and rededication to its mission, fifth bishop of Fort Wayne and shepherded the Church as articulated by Bishop (John F.) Noll Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, who also serves diocese for 31 years, from 1925 until his death — that is to help form Catholics in their faith, as the chairman of the board of directors of in 1956.” to inform them about the events in the world as Our Sunday Visitor, said, “It is very appropri- Attending the Mass was Cardinal Francis seen through the eyes of the faith, and finally ate that we celebrate the centennial Mass of George, archbishop of Chicago. Several defend the Church when necessary,” Greg Our Sunday Visitor here in the Cathedral of Erlandson, president of Our Sunday Visitor the Immaculate Conception where its vener- Publishing Division, told Today’s Catholic. able founder, John Francis Noll, was bap- OSV, PAGE 24

2 ’ DIOCESE OF FORT WAYNE – SOUTHO ctOberBEND 7, 2012 TODAY S C ATHOLIC 915 South Clinton Street · Post Office Box 390 Fort Wayne, 46801 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Plenary Official newspaper of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Indulgence to DIOCESE OF FORT WAYNE – SOUTH BEND P.O. Box 11169 915 South Clinton Street · Post Office Box 390 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 be offered at Fort Wayne, Indiana 46801 PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades the Opening September 7, 2012 EDITOR: Tim Johnson Mass for the NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad Year of Faith Dear Friends in Christ, Editorial Department th On October 11 , the throughoutSeptember the 7,world 2012 will begin the observance of PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan FORT WAYNE — A special The Year of Faith. This special year is a blessed opportunity to profess, rediscover, and celebrate FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, papal blessing will be given the truth, beauty, and power of our Catholic faith. Michelle Castleman, Karen Clifford, by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades on Oct. 11 in Fort Wayne’s Dear Friends in Christ, Bonnie Elberson, Denise Fedorow, Cathedral of the Immaculate All are cordially invited to the Mass opening the Year of Faith in our diocese on October Diane Freeby, May Lee Johnson, Sister th Conception, at the conclusion 11 at 5:30On Octoberp.m. at the 11 thCathedral, the Catholic of the Church Immaculate throughout Conception the world in Fort will Wayne.begin the observance of Margie Lavonis, CSC, Joe Kozinski, of the Holy Mass to open the The Year of Faith. This special year is a blessed opportunity to profess, rediscover, and celebrate Vince LaBarbera and Deb Wagner Year of Faith in the Diocese of the truth,We beauty, have printed and power and distributedof our Catholic to parishes faith. throughout our diocese prayer cards Fort Wayne-South Bend. containing the Apostles’ Creed on one side and the Acts of Faith, Hope, and Love on the other. 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Special Mass speaks to value Public Schedule of of people with disabilities biShoP Kevin c. RhoadeS • Sunday, Oct. 7, 5:15 p.m. — Vespers at Old College, • Monday, Oct. 8, 6 p.m. — Allen County Right to Life Banquet, Grand Wayne Center, Fort Wayne • Tuesday, Oct. 9 to Thursday, Oct. 11 — Priests’ Continuing Education Workshop, Potowatomi Inn, Pokagon State Park • Thursday, Oct. 11, 5:30 p.m. — Opening Mass for Year of Faith, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne • Friday, Oct. 12, 7 p.m. — Confirmation Mass, Anthony de Padua Church, South Bend • Saturday, Oct. 13, 4 p.m. — Mass at Confirmation Rally, Wawasee Middle School, Syracuse US Jesuit, French philosopher win Ratzinger Prize

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Joseph Ratzinger-Benedict XVI MARY GLOWASKI Vatican Foundation, established Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades gathers with Mass servers after the Mass for those with disabilities on Sunday, Sept. to promote studies in theology 23, at St. Matthew Cathedral in South Bend. The diocese provided bus transportation for those who wished to and philosophy, will award one of attend from the Fort Wayne area. its two major prizes this year to U.S. Jesuit Father Brian E. Daley, is used as a rationale for abortion people not because of who they BY DEB WAGNER a patristics expert and professor or for neglect after birth or for are as God’s children, but because of theology at the University of other offenses against the sacred of their physical attributes or Notre Dame. SOUTH BEND — Bishop gift of human life.” other traits.” The other prize winner is Remi Kevin C. Rhoades celebrated a Bishop Rhoades added that “Sadly also, some are not Brague, a French professor of the Mass for those with disabilities, he agrees wholeheartedly with valued because of weakness, philosophy of European religions their families and caregivers on his bishops when they infirmity or disability,” Bishop at Ludwig-Maximilian University Sunday, Sept. 23, at St. Matthew say that people with disabilities Rhoades added. “Such an attitude in Munich. Cathedral in South Bend. The “bring with them a special insight is contrary to the Gospel, contrary The two will receive their purpose of the Mass was to into the meaning of life; for they to our faith, contrary to the truth prize from Pope Benedict XVI at celebrate the lives and the gifts live, more than the rest of us about human dignity. Jesus turns the Vatican Oct. 20. of people with disabilities, and perhaps, in the shadow of the the all-too-human way of think- Announcing the recipients of was sponsored by the Diocese of cross. And out of their experience ing of the disciples upside down. the 50,000 euro (about $64,620) Fort Wayne-South Bend Office they forge virtues like courage, Jesus teaches the disciples the cash prize, retired Italian Cardinal of Evangelization and Special patience, perseverance, compas- important lesson that to be first, Camillo Ruini said that “unfortu- Ministries. A reception followed sion and sensitivity that should to be great, is to be the servant, nately,” Father Daley, 72, is not the Mass. serve as an inspiration to all to take the last place. That’s the as well known in Italy as Brague Christians.” opposite of the common view that CNS PHOTO/MATT CASHORE, COURTESY OF THE Throughout the celebration, is. UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME Many people with disabilities the first are those with the most Bishop Rhoades spoke of the Calling Father Daley “a great Jesuit Father Brian Daley, a in attendance were even inspired influence, prestige and power. historian of patristic theology,” immense value that people with patristics expert and professor of disabilities bring to their parishes by others with disabilities that Jesus established a new ethic — Cardinal Ruini also said, “he has and to the diocese. Assisting at made their debut in ministries to be great is to be the servant of published an impressive — and theology at the University of Notre the special Mass were altar serv- during the Mass. For example, all.” I mean incredible — number of Dame, has been awarded a major ers, proclaimers of the word, gift Tracy Rau from Our Lady of “In this culture of death, we scientific articles on patristic the- prize from the Joseph Ratzinger- bearers, extraordinary ministers Good Hope Parish in Fort Wayne see the harm and neglect, even ology, but also studies on the life Benedict XVI Vatican Foundation, of the Eucharist, choir members proclaimed a reading she brailled the killing of innocent human and spirituality of the Society of for his work in theology. and a sign language interpreter after making her way to the ambo beings,” Bishop Rhoades said. Jesus, as well as on theological — many of whom had visible dis- with the aid of her husband’s arm “We witness injustice, preju- and ecumenical themes of current abilities. and the lead of her dog, Porter. dice and discrimination. As a interest.” “The Catholic Church profess- Her husband, Bill, has a hearing people of life, as a Church built In addition to teaching and es the great and fundamental truth impairment. on Christ the cornerstone, we writing, Father Daley serves as of the dignity of every human Lauren Zmirski from St. are called to respect and protect the executive secretary of the World,” “The Law of God,” “The person created in God’s image, Monica Parish in Mishawaka who and defend life in all its stages Catholic-Orthodox Consultation Legend of the Middle Ages,” and from the moment of conception attended the celebration with her and conditions. Our parishes and for North America. “On the God of the Christians.” to natural death,” Bishop Rhoades mother, Vicki Zmirski, thought it communities should be places of The Jesuit is the author of The Vatican foundation fund- said in his homily. “We thank was nice to celebrate living with welcome, where loving concern “The Hope of the Early Church,” ing the prize, as well as schol- God for the precious gift of life disabilities with others because is shown for all, where no one “On The Dormition of Mary: arships for promising doctoral and we proclaim that every per- “sometimes in your parish, you feels rejected, where each is able Early Patristic Homilies,” and students, was established in 2010 son has the right to life and every are the only one that is disabled.” to participate in the Church’s life “Gregory of Nazianzus,” a vol- with Pope Benedict’s approval person with a disability has the Vicki thought the Mass gave and mission according to his or ume in the series “The Early and his designation of just more right to a dignified life.” “value and meaning to people her God-given talents and abili- .” He also was than $3 million from royalties “The bishops of the United with disabilities.” ties. We are all the living stones, the English translator of Hans earned on his books (the rest of States have stated that ‘our Carolyn Faulstich with daugh- which make up the Church with Urs von Balthasar’s “Cosmic his royalties are given to charity). defense of life and rejection of the ter, Amy, from St. Michael Parish Christ as the cornerstone. No Liturgy: the Universe According The prize winners were culture of death requires that we in Plymouth felt that the designat- stone should be rejected. To do so to Maximus the Confessor.” chosen by the foundation’s acknowledge the dignity and posi- ed Mass and effort to embrace the is to also reject the cornerstone, Brague, the other prize winner, scientific committee: Cardinal tive contributions of our brothers value and contributions of those which is Christ.” is a married father of four chil- Ruini; Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, and sisters with disabilities. We with disabilities was a blessing — Traci Rau, who has also sur- dren who taught at the Sorbonne Vatican secretary of state; unequivocally oppose negative a sentiment that was echoed by vived three bouts of cancer, said, in Paris for 20 years, and moved Cardinal Angelo Amato, prefect attitudes toward disability which many in attendance. “We don’t have disabilities. We to Munich in 2002. He has been a of the Congregation for Saints’ often lead to abortion, medi- Bishop Rhoades said, “In our have different abilities. People visiting professor at Pennsylvania Causes; Archbishop Luis Ladaria, cal rationing and euthanasia,’” culture, there is a strong tendency with disabilities are put on this State University, Boston College secretary of the doctrinal con- Bishop Rhoades said. “How sad to glorify things like physical earth to teach perseverance to live and Boston University. gregation; and Archbishop Jean- and appalling it is when the pres- bodies, health, material wealth, according to the path God has His books include: “Eccentric Louis Brugues, archivist of the ence of handicapping conditions popularity, etc. Some will value already planned for us.” Culture,” “The Wisdom of the Vatican Secret Archives. 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC OctOber 7, 2012 New Evangelization emphasized at Bishop Luers terminates OSV centennial anniversary celebration employment of Matt Lindsay

BY TIM JOHNSON AND KAY COZAD FORT WAYNE — On Sunday, affair.” Sept. 16, Bishop Luers High Principal Mary Keefer told School announced the termination Today’s Catholic, “The outpour- FORT WAYNE — A symposium of the employment of Matthew ing of support from our families that drew Our Sunday Visitor staff Lindsay, head football coach and and our extended community has and board members, area laity athletic director. Lindsay had been humbling.” and priests and bishops from the been placed on administrative In a communiqué to parents of Diocese of Fort Wayne-South leave of absence days earlier, on Bishop Luers’ students, Keefer Bend and around the nation Sept. 13, due to the discovery said, “I have been overwhelmed convened on Friday, Sept. 28, of a large number of inappropri- with your kindnesses, your words at the Grand Wayne Center in ate video clips, none involving of support, your willingness to Fort Wayne to mark Our Sunday nudity, that were discovered on trust the diocese and Bishop Visitor’s centennial anniversary Lindsay’s computer. Luers High School. Throughout celebration. Keynote speakers A statement released by the this entire week, not one of you featured were Cardinal Francis school and diocese on Sept. 19 called to ask, ‘What happened?’ George, archbishop of Chicago, noted: “According to our judg- You trusted the time that it took and nationally acclaimed speak- ment, the apparent surreptitious to sort out what truly did happen. ers and authors Helen Alvaré and taking of video clips of students Thank you for that. In situations Scott Hahn. Msgr. Owen Campion, and other persons of the type like this it seems that anything associate publisher of Our Sunday taken by Mr. Lindsay constituted that one does say is not enough Visitor and editor of The Priest, HELEN ALVARE SCOTT HAHN a violation of our ethical stan- for some and too much for oth- acted as moderator. dards and policies, and thus man- ers.” As chair of the board of the dated the immediate dismissal of “My prayers this week have directors, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades Mr. Lindsay.” been for courage, wisdom and opened the symposium. Legal counsel for the diocese understanding,” Keefer contin- Cardinal Francis George spoke of and school reported the matter ued. The communiqué added: the challenges between scientism and to the Allen County Sheriff’s “All of you and each of your very and called for the Department, according to dioc- precious children have been in need for a new Catholic apologetics. esan and school policy. my prayers. You have been in When dialoging with others the car- The press statement released my thoughts because I truly do dinal encouraged a loving, humble by the diocese stated: “We do consider you a part of my family. and respectful response, even with not know if the actions of Mr. I have thought of how very loyal the enemies of the Church. Lindsay constitute a criminal each of you has been, how hard Helen Alvaré, associate pro- offense. That is for the police to you work to send your children to fessor of law at George Mason investigate and for law enforce- .” University of Law, followed the car- ment officials to evaluate.” “Please know that our mis- dinal with her talk on “Women, the The matter is now in the hands sion remains the same,” Keefer Federal Government and Religious of law enforcement officials. said. “Decisions always have Freedom.” Her fast paced and ratio- In the Sept. 19 statement, been made and will continue to nal talk focused on the government Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades com- be made based on what is best confrontation of religious freedom in mented: “I know this matter for our young people. They will this nation. She has confidence that CARDINAL FRANCIS GEORGE ARCHBISHOP CLAUDIO CELLI has been the subject of much continue to grow spiritually, the U.S. courts and Constitution offer speculation in the media and in academically and socially. They Archbishop Celli noted. “If the hope that expression of religious express ourselves forcibly, to correct the community. Because of the will mature and thrive with adults Church is not present in this space, freedom will be protected. She said, error and condemn injustices; but we concerns of all involved, we have who care deeply about each one if the Good News is not proclaimed “Now is a moment in time to have must always speak the truth in love.” tried to proceed carefully and of them.” ‘digitally,’ then we risk abandoning this conversation.” Dignitaries gathered for the anni- honestly… My primary concern Last week, the law enforce- the many people for whom this is Professor of theology and versary celebration, including Bishop is the welfare of our students, ment officers served a search where they ‘live’: this is the forum Scripture at the Franciscan University John M. D’Arcy, bishop emeritus, the community of Bishop Luers warrant and seized evidence at in which they get their news and of Steubenville Scott Hahn spoke on who told Today’s Catholic, “It was High School, and the integrity the home of Lindsay. The Allen information, form and express their the “Bible, Eucharist and the New an honor to be closely involved with of our actions. This whole affair County Sheriff’s Department was opinions, ask questions and engage Evangelization.” He said evangeliza- Our Sunday Visitor for 25 years as has caused turmoil for many investigating whether the videos in debate.” tion should be based in the Eucharist chair of the board of directors. It people. I ask for your prayers for on Lindsay’s computer warrant Another challenge, he said, “is to and added that Catholics proclaim a was a learning experience, and I was the Bishop Luers community and criminal charges. No charges had achieve the types of transformation Eucharistic Christ. He noted, “The especially enlightened by the men for all involved in this very sad been filed as of press time. Church evangelizes every time we in our communication that will and women who served with me on celebrate the Eucharist.” make our digital presence effective.” the board. OSV has been an instru- Following the symposium, a “I am convinced that a particular ment of truth and a great blessing for DO YOU REALLY BELIEVE? DO YOU REALLY BELIEVE? Mass of thanksgiving and rededica- task for Catholic media is that of the Church and for the diocese.” tion was celebrated at the Cathedral helping the Church to find a lan- Bishop D’Arcy added, “As part Do your kids "really" believe? Do your kids "really" believe? of the Immaculate Conception, by guage appropriate to the new media of the OSV Institute, a granting Does your family & friends really believe? Does your family & friends really believe? Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades. environment created by the tech- organization, I could see firsthand the At the dinner at the Grand nologies and the social networks,” many great efforts, which received IF YOU HAVE AN "I'LL BELIEVE IT WHEN I SEE IT" IF YOU HAVE AN "I'LL BELIEVE IT WHEN I SEE IT" Wayne Center following the Mass, Archbishop Celli said, adding, “… funds for these works of Christ.” ATTITUDE, YOU MUST SEE THIS DVD! ATTITUDE, YOU MUST SEE THIS DVD! Archbishop Claudio Celli, who has the most effective forms of digital Msgr. Owen Campion, associ- served since 2007 as the president discourse are those that engage peo- ate publisher of Our Sunday Visitor "SCIENCE TESTS FAITH" "SCIENCE TESTS FAITH" of the Pontifical Council for Social ple individually, that seek to respond and served as master of ceremonies Communications, was the featured to their specific questions and that for the anniversary celebration, The Catholic Church invited Science to test a modern-day Eucha- The Catholic Church invited Science to test a modern-day Eucha- speaker. The Italian has also attempt to dialogue.” said, “One thing this is essential to ristic Miracle. The astounding results support belief in the REAL ristic Miracle. The astounding results support belief in the REAL been selected by papal appointment “We need to be more attentive to the priesthood is to celebrate the PRESENCE OF JESUS in the Eucharist! The Investigative Team PRESENCE OF JESUS in the Eucharist! The Investigative Team our vocabulary. Much of our religious to serve on the Congregation for Eucharist and to provide the sacra- found in the Consecrated Bleeding Host the presence of Flesh and found in the Consecrated Bleeding Host the presence of Flesh and and ecclesial language is unintel- ments to people.” Bishops and the Congregation for the Blood, Human DNA and Heart Muscle Tissue! Blood, Human DNA and Heart Muscle Tissue! New Evangelization. ligible even to believers. Many of our “The other,” he said, “is to pro- In his address, he spoke of the religious icons and symbols need to claim the Word of the Lord and to SEE AND HEAR THE STORY UNFOLD... WHAT SCIENCE DISCOVERS SEE AND HEAR THE STORY UNFOLD... WHAT SCIENCE DISCOVERS New Evangelization as well as new be explained for our contemporaries,” apply the lessons of the Gospel to WILL CONFRONT THE MIND AND HEART OF EVERY PERSON! WILL CONFRONT THE MIND AND HEART OF EVERY PERSON! media. He spoke of the revolution of he added. He pointed out that no one individuals and to situations in cur- communications that has created a needed a degree in theology to under- rent life. Being at Our Sunday Visitor WHAT DOES SCIENCE HAVE TO SAY? 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BY TIM JOHNSON to extend a very warm welcome to you, my sisters in Christ. I feel that our diocese and I are richly HUNTINGTON — Bishop Kevin blessed by your presence here, by C. Rhoades celebrated Mass and your prayers, and by your witness welcomed the Dominican Sisters to Christ in your of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist or in your formation for the con- to their home at the St. Felix secrated life. I hope and pray that Catholic Center in Huntington on you feel at home here and that Monday, Sept. 24. here you will grow in your love Twenty as well for the Lord and His Church.” as six novices are in formation Some of the order’s leadership, at St. Felix. The sisters arrived including Mother Mary Assumpta Sept. 13 to the fanfare of students Long, , and Sister Joseph from Bishop Luers and Bishop Andrew Bogdanowicz were pres- Dwenger high schools in Fort ent at St. Felix for the Mass and Wayne, the Tippmann family, luncheon that followed. Sister which owns and maintains the Amata Veritas will be the supe- Catholic Center, Capuchin Father rior of the sisters in Huntington. Ron Rieder, pastor of Ss. Peter The Sisters of Mary, Mother and Paul Parish, and Father John of the Eucharist, whose moth- Pfister, pastor of St. Mary Parish erhouse is based in Ann Arbor, and several other diocesan well- Mich., has experienced a growth wishers. in vocations. This growth has Bishop Rhoades was eager to filled the motherhouse to capacity greet the sisters, saying on Sept. and the sisters will offer JOE ROMIE 24, “I have been looking forward formation training in Huntington Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades greets postulants at St. Felix Catholic Center in Huntington where the Sisters of Mary, to celebrating this Mass today while the order’s missions expand Mother of the Eucharist have recently located. Bishop Rhoades celebrated Mass and welcomed the sisters to here at St. Felix Catholic Center in other regions of the country. Huntington on Sept. 24.

In his homily, Bishop Rhoades hearts.” added. “The Church needs many All Saints reflected upon the day’s Gospel “I think of the new light that lamps that are lit and not hidden, where Jesus tells a parable about your congregation brings to placed on lampstands, and not Religious Goods a lamp. the Church and to the world,” under the bed, so that the New “Reflecting on this parable Bishop Rhoades said. “Or I Evangelization will bear fruit.” 8808 Coldwater Road made me think of the holy task of should say that the Holy Spirit He said, “All this begins, In Coldwater Centre at Wallen Road the Church in our day: the mis- brings through your congrega- of course, in your own hearts, 260-490-7506 sion of the New Evangelization, tion. Your charism and your rule indeed in all of our hearts. It as well as the upcoming Year of as Dominican Sisters of Mary, begins with listening to God’s •Crucifixes Faith,” Bishop Rhoades said. “We Mother of the Eucharist springs word, believing it, embracing it are called to listen to the word of from the word of God and seeks and living it.” •Rosaries God, to embrace it, and to live to be an expression of it, as our Father Rieder and •Medals it. Only then will our ministries Holy Father teaches.” Jim Fitzpatrick assisted Bishop and apostolates bear fruit. Only “We need your witness of life, Rhoades at the Mass. •Statues then will the New Evangelization your witness to the radicalism come about. It begins in our own of the Gospel,” Bishop Rhaodes

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During the open- TRIAL OF POPE BENEDICT XVI’S FORMER BUTLER PAOLO TROYES, France (CNS) — ing session of the trial Sept. 29, the Cardinal Angel Amato, prefect judges said the trial against Paolo of the Congregation for Saints’ Gabriele, the papal assistant charged GABRIELE OPENS AT VATICAN Causes, presided over the Sept. 22 with aggravated theft, was to contin- beatification of French Father Louis ue Oct. 2. A separate trial for Claudio Brisson, founder of the Oblates and Sciarpelletti on charges of aiding and the Oblates Sisters of St. Francis de abetting Gabriele will be scheduled Sales. Some 2,500 people, including at a later date, they said. Giuseppe a dozen bishops and more than 200 Dalla Torre, the presiding judge, priests, filled the Troyes Cathedral said four more sessions “next week in France for the beatification Mass. should be sufficient” for completing Hundreds more watched the ceremo- Gabriele’s trial. Gabriele, a 46-year- ny from the cathedral steps. Father old married father of three, was the Brisson was ordained a priest of the first person to be questioned Oct. Troyes Diocese in 1840. The order 2. No members of Gabriele’s fam- he founded is known today as the ily were present for the trial’s open- DeSales Oblates. Addressing French- ing. Although under Vatican law a speaking pilgrims at Castel Gandolfo defendant is not obliged to appear in the next day, Pope Benedict XVI said, person, Gabriele — dressed in a light “Yesterday, I was spiritually united in gray suit and tie — was present in the joy of the faithful of the Diocese the courtroom Sept. 29. Sciarpelletti, of Troyes gathered for the beatifica- a computer technician in the Vatican tion of Father Louis Brisson.” The Secretariat of State, was represented pope encouraged Catholics to fol- by his lawyer, who said his client low the example of Blessed Brisson. fell ill unexpectedly because he felt “He used to say, ‘I need God; it is too nervous. The trial’s first session, a hunger which devours me.’ Like in a small Vatican courtroom just him, learn to hunger for God and con- to the southwest of the apse of St. stantly turn to him with confidence.” Peter’s Basilica, lasted two and a half Cardinal Amato told hours, which included an 80-min- CNS PHOTO/L’OSSERVATORE ROMANO that Father Brisson’s life and mis- ute break during which the judges sion were marked by his familiarity went behind closed doors to consider The trial of Pope Benedict XVI’s former butler Paolo Gabriele, seated at right in grey suit, with the teaching of St. Francis de the motions and objections made opens at the Vatican Sept. 29. Gabriele is accused of aggravated theft for stealing private Sales and by his concern for young by the defense lawyers as the trial people. In the mid-1800s, Troyes was opened. They decided: The court documents from the desk of the pope and leaking them to a journalist. a bustling city of factories, a mix of would exclude evidence from two wealth and squalor. As a young priest, interviews Domenico Giani, head Father Brisson began workshops and of the Vatican police force, conduct- recognize same-sex marriage. France of Trent, which taught that interpret- vital it is to spread the message in opened hostels for young workers. ed with Gabriele while in custody legalized same-sex civil unions in ing the Bible was a task reserved for the public square, especially when Rather quickly, he founded the reli- because they were done without the 1999. The family, which is the foun- bishops. Her Sept. 27 talk was part religious liberty is threatened by, gious orders for women and for men, presence of his lawyers; the court dation of society, “is threatened in of university’s symposium “Reform among other things, the HHS man- launching congregations that continue would exclude information gathered many places by a faulty conception and Renewal: Vatican II After 50 date on contraception. Bishop Robert to run schools, colleges and parishes. during a conversation between Giani of human nature,” the pope told the Years.” Mardaga contrasted Vatican E. Guglielmone of Charleston was and Msgr. Georg Ganswein, the group of 32 bishops. How an indi- II’s teaching on revelation, includ- the principal celebrant of the open- Marian expert says rosary pope’s secretary, concerning how vidual is raised and the well-being of ing the Bible, with that of the First ing Mass Sept. 20. He was joined Gabriele allegedly obtained a check society are interdependent, he said. Vatican Council, held in 1869-70, by more than 30 priests who are key to evangelization, for 100,000 euro (almost $123,000) “Defending life and the family in and two papal encyclicals. Vatican II spiritual advisers for women’s coun- and a nugget of what’s presumed society isn’t retrograde, rather it’s emphasized, she said, the Church’s cils around the United States. The helping families to be gold, which were reportedly prophetic,” he said, because it helps doctrines are not themselves divine bishop praised the work that women found in Gabriele’s possession. ROME (CNS) — As the Church “promote those values that permit revelation but rather, Christ himself do in the daily life of the Church, is set to begin the Year of the full development of the human is the sum total of revelation. The and said it is more necessary today Faith and a synod on the New Defending traditional person.” council’s understanding of revela- than ever before. He urged attendees Evangelization, the rosary can marriage is prophetic, not tion is relational, she said. “It has to to not be discouraged by troubles at play a key role in strengthening Scripture scholar says do with the relationship between the national level or in their personal and spreading the word of God, reactionary, pope says the Father and the Son. It is in lives, and to turn to God for solu- said a leading American expert Vatican II promoted that interpersonal relationship that tions and encouragement. “If we in Marian studies. “This Year of CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (CNS) access to Bible for all we Christians participate.” Vatican are willing to confront and not run Faith is a call for evangeliza- — Defending traditional marriage is I taught that faith is submission away from problems, the presence tion, a new evangelization that’s of one’s intellect and will to God, of Christ will sustain us,” Bishop not an expression of backward think- WASHINGTON (CNS) — The to start with ourselves” in reawak- ing, said Pope Benedict XVI, but Mardaga said, but for Vatican II, Guglielmone said. “As we try to ening one’s love for Christ and gave the faith is a gift of oneself to God. conquer the evils of our times, we of values essential to the future of Bible a central place in the life of then reaching out to those who humanity. “Marriage and the family need to remember we don’t want have become distanced from the the Church, a Scripture scholar said to defeat people, we want to con- are institutions that must be promot- during a symposium at The Catholic Catholic women urged Church, said Holy Cross Father ed and defended from every possible vert them. We want them to see James Phalan, director of Family University of America. In a talk on the presence of Christ.” Increased misrepresentation of their true nature, the council’s Dogmatic Constitution to bring their voices to Rosary International. October is since whatever is injurious to them is involvement also was encouraged the month the Church dedicates to on Divine Revelation, Hellen the public square by John Carr, a fellow at Harvard injurious to society itself,” he said. Mardaga said Vatican II not only the rosary, and the world Synod The pope made his remarks Sept. University’s Institute of Politics of Bishops will start Oct. 7, the opened the door for scholars to study MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (CNS) and former executive director of the 21 in a talk to French bishops visit- the Bible using the modern meth- — When the National Council of feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. ing Rome to report on the status of USCCB’s Department of Justice, Pope Benedict XVI entrusted the ods of historical criticism, but also Catholic Women chose “Be the Peace and Human Development, their dioceses and meet with Vatican enabled them to publish their find- Voice of Catholic Women” as the synod to Mary’s intercession, and officials. Both France’s incoming who gave the keynote address. “This he has said the rosary can stimu- ings and make them accessible to the theme of its 2012 convention, the is not a time for discouragement, but president, Francois Hollande, and Catholic public. Mardaga, an assis- organization’s members probably late missionary activity by leading Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault a time for increased engagement,” Christians to meditate on the life tant professor of New Testament at didn’t foresee how relevant those six he said. Carr said women play a have promised to promote the legal- Catholic University, said the consti- words would be in today’s political of Jesus. “During this Year of ization of same-sex marriage and vital role in spreading the Church’s Faith we’re to take up the rosary tution, known also as “Dei Verbum,” and cultural environment. More than message, educating the culture about of adoption by same-sex couples. If invited the faithful to nourish their 540 women who attended the annu- in our hands again,” Father Phalan the measure passes, France would the sanctity of all human life, and told Catholic News Service during faith from the Scriptures, a sharp al gathering Sept. 19-22 in Myrtle standing up for the most vulnerable become the ninth European nation to break from the 16th-century Council Beach heard speakers discuss how a visit to Rome in mid-September. OctOber 7, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7

Saint Joseph High School lege education professionals as a guide to recognize excellent ranked as Top 50 Catholic schools, with qualifying aspects school such as the success of its gradu- ates, the quality of its teaching rOund the iOcese and the atmosphere of its cam- SOUTH BEND — A d High School announced that the pus. As a Colleges of Distinction, school has once again been select- Holy Cross College is strongly ed as a Top 50 Catholic High focused on the relationship-based School in the nation, a distinc- teaching of undergraduates with tion it has held since 2006. The ST. MARY SCHOOL SUPPORTS OVARIAN CANCER RESEARCH small classes sizes. Holy Cross National Catholic High School College’s residential community Honor Roll is a biennially pub- offers many opportunities for co- lished list of America’s Top 50 curricular involvement and leader- Catholic high schools, judged on ship development in areas such as the criteria of academic excel- athletics, drama, hobbies, music, lence, Catholic identity and civic politics, religious life and service. education. The Honor Roll is Holy Cross College is a Catholic, designed to recognize and encour- four-year, co-educational, liberal age excellence in Catholic educa- arts institution founded in 1966 by tion. the Brothers of Holy Cross. With The Catholic High School a 13:1 faculty to student ratio, stu- Honor Roll is now sponsored by dents find personal attention from the Cardinal Newman Society, professors who care about their beginning with the 2012-2013 success and development in mind, Honor Roll. The Acton Institute, body and spirit. which has sponsored the Honor For more information on Roll since its inception, is turning Colleges of Distinction visit www. the program over to the Cardinal collegesofdistinction.com. Newman Society. Father Robert Sirico, presi- University of Saint Francis dent and co-founder of the Acton Institute states, “It has been grati- expands downtown fying to see how the Catholic High presence with Chamber School Honor Roll has grown to PHOTO PROVIDED BY ST. MARY SCHOOL, AVILLA building purchase be a reliable standard for faith- September was Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and the students and staff of St. ful Catholic education. In order Mary’s School in Avilla recently sported teal ribbons to show their support for close FORT WAYNE — The University to insure its continued growth, it of Saint Francis will expand its down- seems logical to us that its mission friends and family affected by this disease. town Fort Wayne presence with the be entrusted to a fine organization purchase of the Greater Fort Wayne with a solid track record to take it Chamber of Commerce building at to the next level.” 826 Ewing St. as a home for its Saint Joseph is extremely grati- sors in those majors. Students yet Church Life is an endeavor of Radio personality Father Keith Busse School of Business and fied to have earned this outstand- unclear on a course of study can the Institute for Church Life at the Entrepreneurial Leadership. A fall ing recognition, which is a direct also attend a session to understand University of Notre Dame. Editor Albert Haase presents at closing date is anticipated. reflection of the quality, integrity the availability of programs, stan- Timothy P. O’Malley, Ph.D., act- St. Jude Parish The purchase locates the business and commitment of the adminis- dards for acceptance and begin the ing director of the Notre Dame school near the USF Performing Arts tration, faculty and staff. process of selecting a study area Center for Liturgy, explores the SOUTH BEND — Franciscan Center at 431 W. Berry St. The uni- that might be right for them. theological and pastoral roots Father Albert Haase will be the versity purchased the former Scottish Philip and Katherine Bail Tours will acquaint them with of the new evangelization, with guest presenter at the St. Jude Rite Center in January as a perfor- Personal Achievement the logistics of the campus, includ- particular attention to catechesis, Parish Mission, titled “Three mance hall and as a location for its ing the location of academic and liturgy, adult theological educa- Challenges in the Spiritual Life,” Media Entrepreneurship Training in Scholarship administrative buildings, dormito- tion, a spirituality of vocation, on Oct. 8, 9 and 10 beginning at 7 the Arts (META) program. ries, cafeteria, chapel and athletic and the formation of ordained and p.m. in St. Jude Church. “Locating the school of busi- FORT WAYNE — Bishop Luers facilities. Lunch and a mini-fair lay ministers. It regularly features Ordained a Franciscan priest in ness near the USF Performing Arts High School senior Kayleigh will allow visitors to experience articles by a number of prominent 1983, Albert Haase is a popular Center supports the META pro- Hutson has been awarded the the university’s culinary service theologians. preacher, teacher, spiritual direc- gram’s downtown momentum,” said Philip and Katherine Bail Personal and mingle with student repre- tor and radio personality. A for- Sister M. Elise Kriss, university pres- Achievement Scholarship this sentatives of clubs, athletics, the Seventy attend Hispanic mer missionary to mainland China ident. “Since META intersects with year. The $5,000 financial need- alumni office and the study abroad Youth Retreat for over 11 years, he is the author business courses, locating the study based academic scholarship is program. of five books on popular spiri- centers near one another creates awarded annually to a rising senior To register for Fall Campus MILFORD — Youth from tuality. He is the director of the convenience for our students while at Bishop Luers High School who Visit Day at the University of across the diocese attended the International Institute for Clergy partnering with the city to draw visi- possesses outstanding moral char- Saint Francis, email the visit coor- Hispanic Youth Retreat hosted by Formation based at Seton Hall tors to an enhanced downtown. The acter, strives to perform to the dinator at [email protected], visit the Office for Hispanic Ministry University, South Orange, N.J. He move also provides more space for highest level of his/her God-given sf.edu/admissions or call (260) of the Diocese of Fort Wayne- is also the co-host of “Spirit and the business school’s other programs talents, and does not allow adver- 399-7700, ext. 6309. South Bend, which sponsors the Life,” a radio show heard every and opens up main campus space for sity to define or limit the construc- camp every other year. This year’s weekend on the Relevant Radio the School of Arts and Sciences.” tive pursuit of his/her dreams. Summer edition of Church retreat was held Sept. 7-9 at Camp Network, Baraga Broadcasting The chamber building has been Life available Mack in Milford. and The Presence Radio Network. for sale since 2010. The chamber is Students, families invited Among the 70 participants, St. Jude Catholic Church is expected to remain in the building to USF Fall Campus Visit NOTRE DAME — The summer youth came from Our Lady of located one half mile south of through the spring of 2013 while a issue of Church Life: A Journal Guadalupe, Warsaw; St. Joseph, the U.S. 20 bypass and one block search is undertaken for new office Day for the New Evangelization LaGrange; San Juan Evangelista, east of U.S. 31 South on Johnson space in the downtown area. is now available at http://icl. Goshen; St. Adalbert, South Bend; Road. For more information call “We certainly appreciate the his- FORT WAYNE — High school nd.edu. In addition to reflec- St. Patrick, Ligonier; Our Lady the St. Jude Parish office at (574) torical significance of the Chamber students and their families are tions by its regular contributors, of Hungary, South Bend; and St. 291-0570 or visit http://www.stju- building in so many of Fort Wayne’s invited to visit the University of this issue includes articles on Michael, Plymouth. deparish.org. business dealings over the past 84 Saint Francis to learn more about “Evangelizing with a Beautiful, The theme was “God is in To learn more about Father years,” said Chamber President and its campus, courses, clubs and Persuasive Invitation,” by Josh my Crib and Family.” Humberto Haase visit www.albertofm.org CEO Mike Landram. “Selling the culture of learning at Fall Campus and Stacey Noem; “Reawakening Delgado and Isela Hernandez were building to the University of Saint Visit Day on Saturday, Oct. 13, Wonder: Catechesis of the the main presenters. Holy Cross Holy Cross College named Francis is the best and highest use of beginning at 9 a.m. at the North Good Shepherd as Medicine for Father John Steele and Father a college of distinction the building in service to the business Campus at 2702 Spring St., Fort Moralistic Therapeutic Deism,” Fernando Jimenez celebrated community.” Wayne. by Katie Ball-Boruff and Kristen the Sacrament of Reconciliation NOTRE DAME — Holy Cross During the event, visitors can Hempstead McGann; and “The and Benediction, and Father choose from a variety of breakout College has been named to Flow of Grace,” by Leonard Constantino Rocha celebrated the the 2012-2013 list of Colleges sessions on specific study inter- DeLorenzo. “Clausura” Mass. ests, and meet students and profes- of Distinction, created by col- 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC OctOber 7, 2012 STUDENTS RECEIVE THE ST. MOTHER DACA workshop held for dreamers THEODORE GUÉRIN AWARD BY KAY COZAD

FORT WAYNE — A collab- orative effort to assist young immigrants with applications for DACA (Deferred Action for Children Arrivals) work authori- zations was held at Villa of the Woods in Fort Wayne, Friday, Sept. 14. The “Free DACA Clinic for Dreamers” workshop was sponsored by , PHOTO PROVIDED BY CATHOLIC CHARITIES in association with the Diocese Luz Ostrognai, standing far right, assists participants with applications PROVIDED BY BISHOP LUERS HIGH SCHOOL of Fort Wayne-South Bend, the Hispanic Leadership Coalition for DACA work authorizations at Villa of the Woods in Fort Wayne on Six Bishop Luers High School students were chosen of Northeast Indiana (HLCNI), Sept. 14. The “Free DACA Clinic for Dreamers” workshop was sponsored by their theology teachers to receive the St. Mother the Neighborhood Christian by Catholic Charities and hosted young immigrants who do not pose a Legal Clinic and the City of Fort security risk to apply for the authroizations. Theodore Guérin Award. These students, who have Wayne. expressed a love for the study of theology and the truth, Luz Ostrognai, immigration for at least five years preceding authorization must be reapplied for supervisor at Catholic Charities in June 15, 2012 and have been physi- every two years. are from left, James Franke of St. John the Baptist Parish Fort Wayne, who organized the cally present in the United States Groups of local young people in Fort Wayne, Kayleigh Hutson and Wesley Hutson of St. event, says this DACA immigration on June 15, 2012; currently be in seeking assistance met at 8:30 a.m. workshop, following on the heels of school, have graduated from high for a specialized screening process Therese Parish, Joseph Lewis, Corinne Zay of Ss. Peter another held at St. Adalbert Church school, obtained a GED, or be an for eligibility that was conducted by and Paul Parish in Huntington, and Criselda Huerta of St. in South Bend recently, is the first honorably discharged veteran of the accredited local attorneys. Of the of its kind in Fort Wayne. “It’s Coast Guard or Armed Forces of 100 participants screened on a first Patrick Parish in Fort Wayne. important that we advocate for these the United States; have no felony, come, first served basis due to lim- people,” she says. significant misdemeanor or mul- ited legal staff, those found eligible DACA or Deferred Action tiple misdemeanor convictions or returned in the afternoon for an for Children Arrivals refers to a otherwise pose a threat to national English-speaking presentation led process implemented by the U.S. security or public safety; and not be by Ostrognai and Desiree Koger, Put Your MoneY to Work Department of Homeland Security above the age of 30. attorney for the Neighborhood NATIONAL 1 on Aug. 15 in which youth who Ostrognai says these young Christian Legal Clinic. The pre- come to the United States as chil- people are children who came into sentation assisted the participants CATHOLIC dren, are not security risks and the country undocumented with with DACA packet information and Annuities their families or had visas that have step-by-step instructions on how SOCIETY OF meet other requirements may be FORESTERS IRA AND ROTH “considered for relief from removal expired. This new process to receive to fill out the forms necessary for NoN-QUALIFIEd ANd QUALIFIEd, from the country” and eligible to a work authorization will grant them application. Home Office: receive deferred action, reports the permission to be in the country. Ostrognai was pleased with the Mt. Prospect, IL SINGLE oR FLEXIBLE PREMIUM U.S. Citizenship and Immigration “The work authorization allows turn out and hopes that Catholic Services website www.uscis.gov. them to get a driver’s license, to Charities and other organizations To be eligible an applicant must work, attend school and live normal will continue to assist these young have come to the United States lives,” she reports, but warns it does people as they strive to gain perma- 5.25% 3.50% under the age of 16; have continu- not replace a green card, permanent nent residency and citizenship in 1st Yr Interest rate, 1st Yr Interest rate, ously resided in the United States residency or citizenship. The work the U.S. 3% Min. Guaranteed 3% Min. Guaranteed Interest rate, Interest rate, 10-Yr Surrender Charge2,3 7-Yr Surrender Charge2 CALL todAy! Have a Cd MaturInG? Have a AdvocAte loW rate SavInGS aCCount? Redeemer Radio Fall Sharathon Products / features may not be available in all states. 1-Form # 03SPDA7, FinAnciAl 03FPDA8, 07S7YR, and 07F7YR. 2-Minimum deposit $50,000. Initial deposits of 260.338.1249 $300-49,999 will receive 3.0% 1st year rate. Interest rate guaranteed for the first 12 months from the date of issue and subject to change after first year. Surrender 9.12AD4-ANN charges apply for early withdrawal. 3-Issue age 0-59.

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PLYMOUTH — St. Michael Church celebrated its sesqui- centennial feast day on Sept. 29 with an intercultural street fair and Mass. The event marked the 150th year of St. Michael’s mis- sion to the Catholic faithful of the area. Jorge Mendoza, a parishio- ner of Mexican heritage, had a dream in which both Anglo and Hispanic church members would celebrate this anniversary with a religious event open to the entire IDA CHIPMAN community. Father William Kummer poses with St. Michael parishioner Jorge “The spark gathered momen- PROVIDED BY REHABILITATION AND WELLNESS CENTER CHAPEL AT SANCTUARY AT HOLY CROSS tum,” Mendoza said, “when both Mendoza, who was instrumental in organizing the church’s sesquicenten- Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades blesses the new Rehabilitation Father William Kummer and nial street fair celebration on Sept. 29. and Wellness Center Chapel at Sanctuary at Holy Cross Father Jimenez Eloy supported the idea of creating an outdoor St. Michael Church from noon to dance were highlights of the day, in South Bend on Sunday, Sept. 16. Tours of the center, event in honor of the occasion.” 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29. along with a live band and songs which opened Oct. 1, followed the Mass. The new center, He called it St. Michael Street At noon, Fathers Kummer and by Quentin Flagg and Daniel del Fair. Eloy offered prayers, after which Real. located near Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, fea- Mendoza’s plan grew and 150 blue and white balloons An Orlando deejay spun music scores of individuals volunteered — St. Michael colors — were for dancing until 6 p.m., when the tures 48 private suites and personalized therapy programs their time, ideas and donations. launched. fair concluded with a bilingual that may include physical, occupational, speech, therapeu- “I feel blessed,” Mendoza The afternoon event consisted Mass inside the church. said. “All the food, prizes, games of both authentic Hispanic and Mendoza, whose efforts tic recreation and aqua therapy. Sanctuary at Holy Cross, and performances are donated by American foods for sale. Games helped make the feast day a suc- affiliated with Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, is various good-hearted people of for all ages, with raffles, corn cess, said, “My dream is that the many faiths and I cannot thank hole and basketball tournaments, event becomes a major hit and accepting reservations for rehabilitation. For more informa- them enough.” a dunk tank and hay rides were that more events like this will fol- tion call (574) 247-7500. The mayor and City Council also available for all to enjoy. low.” of Plymouth granted permission A Hispanic-Indian dance per- to block off Center Street outside formance and a Mexican folklore

KNIGHTS FROM EIGHT CITIES TO MARCH IN WASHINGTON SUPPORTING PRO LIFE. You are invited! On January 23, 2013 Pro Lifers from Merrillville, Lafayette, South Bend, Fort Wayne, Muncie, Indianapolis, Columbus and Lanesville depart for Washington, D.C. to March for Life! Non-Knights are welcome on this historic trip! Wednesday, January 23, 2013: Depart from one of the Indiana locations approximately 8:00 p.m. on tour bus. Thursday, January 24: Arrive Washington, D.C. approximately 10 a.m. Tour Washington Mall. Check in. Leave for National Shrine of Immaculate Conception. Friday, January 25: Breakfast at motel, board bus for ride to Rally. Pick up box lunch, join March, after which we board bus to hotel. Bus ride to banquet center for evening dinner. Saturday, January 26: Breakfast at motel, board buses and head home, arriving at 8:00 p.m. The Cost: $275 per person. Cost includes: Round-trip on tour bus, Motel for 2 nights, double-occupancy, 2 breakfasts, Box Lunch, Friday night dinner and celebration...the unbelievable feeling of euphoria having participated in this event! 50% due October 30, 20 12. Balance due November 30, 2012. (Can’t make these dates? Phone us.) Date of 1st payment_____Check # _____Amount_____Date of last payment_____Check#______Amount______More info on website www.indianakofc.org or phone Michael Velasco at 219-663-0509. (RETAIN UPPER PORTION)

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DO NOT SEND CASH...Make checks payable to: INDIANA STATE COUNCIL..Memo Line: DC March...Send your check and bottom of this form to: Pro Life Director - 3993 Willowood Court - Crown Point, Indiana 46307-8945 10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC OctOber 7, 2012 New postulants from the diocese join SOUTH BEND FAITHFUL KICK OFF Sisters of St. Francis 40 DAYS FOR LIFE

MISHAWAKA — The Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in Mishawaka received two new postulants — Angela DeVreese and Patricia Roeder — on Sunday, Sept. 2. DeVreese comes from Queen of Peace Parish in Mishawaka, just a few miles from the moth- erhouse. She obtained a bachelor of science degree in accounting from Indiana University-South Bend. She first came to visit the convent for a Day of Reflection hosted by one of the sisters. A year later, she returned at the suggestion of her pastor, Father PHOTO PROVIDED BY FAITH KUZMA Daniel Scheidt, to more seriously Approximately 130 people gathered Sept. 26 for the kick- discern if God was calling her to religious life. PROVIDED BY THE SISTERS OF ST. FRANCIS OF PERPETUAL ADORATION off event marking the 40 Days for Life campaign in South Of the gift of her vocation From left, Father Robert Van Kempen, pastor of St. Mary of the Bend. Held near the Woman’s Pavilion abortion clinic on DeVreese says, “There is nothing Annunciation Parish in Bristol, is shown with parishioner Patricia better than to be all His and to Roeder and Queen of Peace, Mishawaka, parishioner Angela DeVreese Ironwood Circle, Msgr. Bill Schooler, pastor of St. Pius live in a place where Jesus in the with pastor Father Dan Scheidt. Roeder and DeVreese were received as X Parish, Granger, led prayer to inaugurate the 40-day Blessed Sacrament is perpetually new postulants with the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in adored!” Mishawaka on Sept. 2. campaign of prayer and fasting. The peaceful campaign is Roeder is a member of St. intended to raise awareness in the community and reach Mary of the Annunciation Parish in Bristol. She graduated in May years and eventually the question She echoes St. Augustine with out to women considering abortion. Typically, women of 2012 from St. Joseph College became “when” and not “if.” fondness when he said, “You in Rensselaer with a bachelor of Roeder says, “Always listen have made us for yourself O come to the clinic in crisis, believing abortion is their only arts degree in English. She con- to the Holy Spirit and make sure Lord, and our hearts are restless choice. The 40 Days for Life campaign shows support for sidered religious life for several your will is in line with His.” until they rest in you.” women to offer hope and help. Scouts honored for studying the faith at diocesan camporee

BY JODI MAGALLANES who guided him in the correct teach- ings of the Church. Adam Dumford, an eight-year- NOTRE DAME — Boy Scouts old Cub Scout from Fort Wayne, from across the diocese gathered in planned and led a family prayer South Bend over the weekend to service as a requirement for his mark the culmination of weeks of Light of Christ emblem. His broth- study on the Catholic faith. ers Eric, a Tiger Scout, and John, The youth camped out over- a Cub Scout, received emblems as night on the campus of Holy Cross well. Some of the older Boy Scouts, College Friday, and on Saturday like 14-year-old Andrew Scott of attended Mass celebrated by Bishop Granger, planned and participated in Kevin C. Rhoades. After the cer- the Saturday program as part of their emony, several dozen of them requirements. received Scouting emblems signi- The emblems may be obtained fying that they had learned about by Scouts of any faith who are will- and reflected on the riches of the ing to undergo the study required to Catholic faith and Tradition. complete them, Theresa Dirig, chair- At a 4 p.m. Mass at the Grotto of person of the Catholic Committee Lourdes at the University of Notre on Scouting, said. Most, of course, Dame Saturday, Bishop Rhoades are Catholic, although they belong to spoke about Jesus’ question to the troops that meet at both public and JODI MAGALLANES disciples, “Who do you think that I Catholic schools or parishes. Scouts from across the diocese gathered in South Bend Sept. 14-16 for a three-day Catholic Camporee and to am?” and asked the Scouts and the In the past, Scouts living on the adults present the same question. receive religious emblems they had earned. On Saturday, they received the emblems after a Mass with Bishop east side of the diocese organized The answer, he said, is one we give Kevin C. Rhoades at Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto on the campus of the University of Notre Dame. a campout and ceremony to confer at every Mass — the Creed. religious Scouting emblems, and the “We make that solemn pro- ticed. And so much of what you do reverence and faithfulness into their award; and the St. George Medal, a South Bend side of the diocese con- fession of faith as Catholics. We as Scouts has to do with living your everyday lives. national recognition for adults. ducted a separate event. But this is believe that Jesus of Nazareth, the faith. You do good work, ... and true The emblems and awards that Girl Scouts may pursue the the second year of a challenge from Son of the Living God, is Christ,” faith bears fruit in good works of the students and the adults in their Family of God program for ages Bishop Rhoades to combine their he told worshippers. charity,” Bishop Rhoades said. lives may earn are, for Boy Scouts: 7-9; the I Live My Faith program efforts and create a unified event. Faith is also living what we After Communion, Bishop The Light of Christ program for for ages 9-11; the Marian Medal Some then opted to continue believe, which means living in Rhoades received and blessed grades 1 and 2; the Parvuli Dei program for ages 12-15; the Spirit camping out until the following day. friendship, he continued. emblems that had been earned program for grades 3-5; the Ad Alive program for Senior Scouts; Just by attending the Camporee, the “That’s why Scouting is so very by the Boy Scouts present. The Altare Dei program for grades the International Catholic Neighbor Scouts could earn another patch. important for you. Is Jesus your best Catholic religious medals and 7-12; the Pius XII program for program for all ages; the Annual While on the college’s campus, they friend? Having Jesus as our best emblems program, the National grades 9 to college; the International Bishop’s Award, a diocesan award explored trails, enjoyed a campfire, friend means that we pray to Him, Catholic Committee for Girl Scouts Awareness Activity program for for outstanding troops; the St. heard from seminarians about the talk to Him, listen to Him, that we USA, Camp Fire USA and the all ages; the Pope Paul VI spe- Elizabeth Ann Seton Medal, a dioc- process of discerning a call to voca- be faithful to attending Sunday Mass National Catholic Committee on cial unit recognition; the Golden esan adult award; and The St. Anne tion, had the opportunity to join in a and that we have a relationship with Scouting reinforces family and par- Bow Unit Recruitment Award; Medal, a national adult recognition. living rosary, and visit various sta- Him every day and with the com- ish efforts to teach the faith. The the Gold Medallion National Unit In order to achieve the emblems, tions set up on Saturday afternoon munity that is His Church.” youth are challenged to integrate Recognition Award; the Bronze each Boy Scout studied numerous that featured other activities related “Faith has to be lived and prac- the Scouting values of duty to God, Pelican Medal, a diocesan adult hours with an appointed counselor to the faith. OctOber 7, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 11 Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Laity needed to help candidates weigh-in on the issues combat culture of death

Editor’s note: In the next three BY DIANE FREEBY Two-hundred-fifty-thousand weeks, the Indiana Catholic dollars is needed to buy the build- Conference, the public policy INDIANA ing and close the sale in early arm of the Indiana Bishops, SOUTH BEND — As election November. While he admits it offers Hoosier Catholics a three- CATHOLIC rhetoric heats up and people of is a challenging task, Sullivan part series of articles profiling faith pray for the culture of life remains optimistic as he now statewide-elected officials includ- to prevail, some area Catholics spends nearly every waking ing the candidates for Indiana CONFERENCE are combining prayer with action moment on fundraising efforts governor, U.S. Senate, and BRIGID CURTIS AYER just yards away from a South and prayer for this project. Indiana Superintendent of Public Bend abortion clinic. “I did some research and Instruction. In each article, the After receiving approval from found some startling facts,” says Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, a local Sullivan. “As the number of ado- candidates were asked pertinent Bennett: “One of the best ways questions that relate to the office group says it will build an adora- ration chapels rises, the number to engage parents in education tion chapel next door to the abor- of abortuaries decreases. There that they seek to hold. The ques- is through school choice. I want tions and answers appear in their tion clinic on Ironwood Circle. are about 675 of each right now. every parent to know that we’re The new pro-life association, Other dioceses are doing the same entirety below. The articles are to committed to providing families as serve as a resource for Catholics. the Apostolate of Divine Mercy thing.” many high quality school options in Service of Human Life, is “We are on the cusp of ulti- as possible. We don’t need more dedicated to the service of the mate victory!” adds Sullivan. INDIANAPOLIS — The 2012 of a certain type of schools — we election brings opportunity for Gospel of life through witness “This is a one-time opportunity to need more good schools, period. and prayer. According to attorney participate in what will ultimately Catholics to shape public policy. TONY BENNETT “As Indiana’s Superintendent “The Catholic Church does Shawn Sullivan, who also directs be the end of the abortion indus- of Public Instruction, I’m commit- the South Bend 40 Days for Life try in South Bend. Now is not the not and cannot tell voters which ted to promoting and protecting candidates, or political party in we have found success — and I’m effort, the proposed Divine Mercy time to be timid or shrewd. Our pleased to report that by every the right of parents to choose the Chapel will be central to a hub of world is crumbling. We must be a which to vote,” said Glenn Tebbe, school that best meets their child’s Indiana Catholic Conference execu- measure, our students are achiev- pro-life activities to occur directly light for the world to see. ” ing more today than they were needs.” adjacent to the abortion clinic. Bishop Rhoades, reiterating tive director. “Rather, the Church Question: encourages people to form their four years ago. What is the prop- An adoption agency and other his support of the project, notes: consciences on basic Church moral Almost 86 percent of Indiana er relationship between the pro-life ministries will also set up “It is my hope and prayer that teachings, fulfill their moral duty students graduated high school Superintendent or DOE and non- shop. this apostolate, named in honor and exercise their right to vote.” in 2011 — the highest mark in public schools? “Imagine the difference our of Our Lord’s great mercy, may “The Indiana Superintendent of Indiana’s history. Student test Bennett: “I believe it’s my job witness and sidewalk counsel- flourish in our diocese and bear Public Instruction in cooperation scores have improved by more to make sure that we have the best ing will make being able to flank abundant fruits for the cause of with the governor and state law- than eight percentage points, and education system in the United both sides of the abortion clinic, life and its sanctity. May Mary, makers, drive education policy,” Indiana is second in the nation States for the public of Indiana. and inviting women considering Our Mother of Mercy, intercede said Tebbe. “Education has a for student performance gains on My definition of public is all 1.2 abortion to consider the alterna- for this apostolate and for all who far-reaching impact on families advanced placement exams. We million Hoosier children. It is tives,” says Sullivan. “And, imag- support its noble mission!” and children, and society as a must continue to ensure that more not limited exclusively to public ine bringing Jesus … or better Sullivan encourages those whole and because of that, it is an quality educational opportunities schools; it is every child in the put, Jesus coming to us … to the who wish to help to also ask important issue for the Church to are available to students in every State of Indiana who receives an front lines of the battle. We will family and friends to join the address.” area of the state.” education. have a piece of heaven at hell’s cause. Checks can be made out Superintendent of Public Question: How do the Catholic “With that in mind, I do believe gates to defeat the evil.” to “Flowers for Heaven Inc.” or Instruction candidates Tony and other non-public schools con- that decisions are best made at In his recent letter, Bishop “40 Days for Life South Bend” Bennett and Glenda Ritz share their tribute to the common good and the local level. It is the state’s job Rhoades also announced his sup- (both 501(c)(3)’s and sent to responses to questions posed by public instruction? to set high expectations, provide port of the fundraising efforts 1717 East Wayne St., South the Indiana Catholic Conference on Bennett: “As an alumnus of a menu of best practices, explain necessary to secure and renovate Bend, IN 46615. Credit card education issues and policy. Providence High School, Catholic the consequences for success and the building on Ironwood Circle. donations can be made by going education has had a profound failure, and then get out of the way “I have approved their request to www.40daysforlife.com/ Responses from Tony impact on my life. This experi- so local schools and educators can to have an adoration chapel in the Southbend. For information, call ence is a daily reminder for me get the job done.” building so the faithful can pray (574) 233-7860 or (574) 286- Bennett that both nonpublic schools and before the Blessed Sacrament at 7860. Responses from Glenda that location, especially for an Question: Catholic schools are integral to the The existence of qual- future success of Indiana.” Ritz end to abortion,” Bishop Rhoades ity educational opportunities is “We are especially indebted to wrote. critical to the wellbeing of children the multitude of great educators (Editors’ note: After repeated and to the state. What role does that serve in Catholic and non- the DOE have in ensuring that attempts to both Mrs. Ritz’s cam- public schools. There’s nothing paign manager and the Indiana quality educational opportunities more critical than ensuring every are available in urban and rural Democratic press staff, including Indiana classroom has a great a two-day extension on our dead- areas? teacher. Your system of schools Bennett: line, Mrs. Ritz did not provide a “I believe we must serves students well by sharing response to the ICC questions.) elevate the academic achieve- this focus and priority.” For more information on ment and career preparation of all Question: How should the State Glenda Ritz and her campaign Indiana students to be the best in of Indiana protect and promote the platform see her web page www. the United States and on par with right of parents to choose the most ritz4ed.com. the most competitive countries in appropriate educational oppor- the world. Through the hard work tunity best suited to the needs of Web sites of Hoosier students and educators their children? Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Candidates’ Introducing RHINO GUTTER GUARD web pages. Strong, Dependable Gutter Protection! Tony Bennett www.tonybennett2012.com Professionally installed by Glenda Ritz www.ritz4ed.com HOUSE DOCTORS •FULLY INSURED Resources •BONDED •GUARANTEED Serving the Fort Wayne area since 2002 ACT NOW and receive $100 OFF a minimum of Indiana Catholic Conference 100 feet of Rhino Guard or total house! (ICC): www.indianacc.org (OFFER EXPIRES 11/20/12) United States Catholic DIANE FREEBY www.rhinogutterguard.com Conference of Bishops (USCCB): Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades leads a prayer in front of the abortion clinic, (260) 750-1947 (cell) (260) 424-1293 (office) Faithful Citizenship document just a few feet away from where the proposed Divine Mercy Chapel will PARISHIONER - ST. CHARLES, FORT WAYNE http://usccb.org/issues-and-action/ be located. faithful-citizenship/ 12 TODAY’S CATHOLIC OctOber 7, 2012 ST. CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA ‘Thrift Store Saints’ author visits HOSTS ECUMENICAL GATHERING St. Louis Besancon Oct. 11 FORT WAYNE — Author Jane Knuth began her trek across coun- try two years ago when Loyola Press published her first book JANE KNUTH “Thrift Store Saints.” In March, Knuth’s second

book, titled “Thrift Store Graces: Finding God’s Gifts in the Midst

of the Mess” (Loyola Press, $13.95) hit bookstore shelves and Knuth is on the road again. Knuth will visit St. Louis Besancon to talk on her books on Oct. PROVIDED BY ST. CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA 11 at 6:30 p.m. The St. Louis St. Catherine of Alexandria hosted a women’s ecumenical Besancon Rosary Sodality and Store Saints” won first place When asked what she hopes the Besancon chapter of the St. for “Popular Presentation of the readers gain from her books, gathering on Sept. 17. The 59 women in attendance came Vincent de Paul are hosting this Catholic Faith” from the Catholic Knuth says: “Hope. Hope for the event. Press Association. Knuth also poor and hope for themselves.” from Laud Christian Church, Washington Center United Both books explore the spiritu- received the Bishops’ Award Free will donations to the St. Methodist Church, Hope Lutheran Church, Pleasant al growth Knuth has experienced from Hackett Catholic Central Louis Besancon restoration proj- as a volunteer at the St. Vincent High School last year, in recogni- ect will be accepted at the door. Chapel Church, Saturn Christian Church, Jefferson de Paul Thrift Store in down- tion of her work at St. Vincent’s Chapel Church and St. Joseph Catholic Church, and were town Kalamazoo, Mich. “Thrift and the book that describes it. entertained by Janelle and Jones. The women toured the 113-year-old historic church, which was named a histori- Respecting ALL LIFE through our ministries cal site in Whitley County in 2002 by the Whitley County including the elderly, children, refugee, Historical Society. homeless, poor, sick and underserved.

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“God doesn’t require us to succeed, he only requires that you try.” — Mother Teresa 14 TODAY’S CATHOLIC OctOber 7, 2012 Mother-daughter team fight for life, support adult stem cell research

passionate about respecting life the sanctity of human life from the BY KAY COZAD and says of her cancer treatment, moment of conception to natural “If getting better meant killing death.” FORT WAYNE — Ruth Beier innocent babies, I would have An exciting new national and her daughter Anna have been never gone through with cancer gift campaign that began at the in the fight of their lives. A year treatment.” institute in July, with former ago in August, a very active Anna, She believes there’s more to GOP presidential candidate Rick then 12-years-old, was diagnosed respecting life than just rallying Santorum as official spokesman, with osteosarcoma, a cancerous against abortion as well. “Being titled Give Cures, hopes to raise bone tumor, and began the ardu- pro-life means more to me then funds from parish giving for ous journey back to health. Now just praying for a change. It means advancement of ethical research after months of painful chemo- reaching out to others and making and education. therapy, surgery and rehabilitation, a change happen,” she says. So Plans to open a cord blood Anna is cancer free. she and her mom began to inves- bank where mothers can donate The promise of health has tigate ways they could make a cord blood from their newborns as brought a new awareness to this difference in the ethical and moral an alternative to embryonic stem- seventh-grade, homeschooled stu- cause for cures, especially with the cell use, are also in the works. dent and her mom, both of whom use of adult stem cell and umbili- Ruth and Anna are spreading the have developed a passion for life cal cord blood research. word about this effort, supported that now includes hope for others Ruth’s urgency to help find a by the bishops of Iowa and the who face cancer. And with that cure for cancer due to her coura- Vatican, and hopes it is success- hope comes an interest in ethical geous daughter’s experience con- ful in funding ethical regenerative research methods and right to life tinues still. She says, “Anna’s can- research. issues. cer made me pray and think more Anna says, “Give Cures is Respect for all life began with specifically about organizations offering a way to fight cancer in Ruth’s mother who was one of the that I would like to support. … a moral way. And they have been first to pray outside the abortion Sadly, we know many other young having more success then research facility in South Bend years ago. people who are still fighting the on aborted babies ever did. So if Her passion for pro-life issues good fight.” you want a cure for cancer, do it was passed to Ruth, who has now With over 300 nonprofit the more effective way. … I think instilled it in her own daughter. research foundations and aca- Give Cures is a great way to find Ruth says, “I believe in the demic centers that support embry- answers because no one dies. Church’s teachings on the sanctity onic stem-cell research, Ruth was “I’ve been to hell and back of life from womb to the tomb. So thrilled when she heard about the and there was never a point where many moral issues make sense John Paul II Stem Cell Research I didn’t think life wasn’t worth when you understand the consis- PROVIDED BY RUTH BEIER Institute based in Iowa. fighting for. So no matter how tent teaching of the Church.” Ruth and Anna Beier work together for ethical research for a cancer cure. “I immediately wanted to get dark life may seem you should Among the many pro-life involved because it is exactly never think it’s not worth saving. issues, including contraception what I believe our culture needs. Babies aren’t products to be used and abortion, lies the controversy faces currently, including cancer. cure for it and many ailments, all … We cannot hope to make true for medical research,” she adds surrounding the use of embry- And after experiencing first hand framed in a firm belief in dignity medical progress unless we hold with passion. onic stem cells, obtained only by the rigors of the present day treat- for all life. onto the beliefs and practices that Ruth says of this fight for all destroying living human embryos, ment for osteosarcoma, a protocol As a devout Catholic and protect life at every stage, espe- life, “Even though I believe with for research toward cures, thera- decades old, the Beiers place their parishioner of St. Elizabeth Ann cially the most vulnerable and all my heart that Anna is cancer pies and treatments for the mul- hope in the future of alternative Seton Parish, Anna, along with innocent life,” she says, adding, free, I still feel an obligation to titude of diseases the population stem-cell research to produce a her parents and four siblings, is “The road you take to get to your do whatever I can to support find- destination is just as important as ing a cure for cancer in an ethical where you are going. We can’t use way. I believe that research on immoral methods to get to a moral adult stem cells being done at the St. Joseph Parish - Bluffton end.” John Paul II Stem Cell Research According to the John Paul Institute will provide that break- II Stem Cell Research Institute’s through.” May the example of website www.jp2sri.org, the orga- nization is a “nonprofit research the patron of our parish, institute whose mission is to advance research and education on For more information on the Give as a protector of stem research in a manner consis- Cures campaign visit givecures. The Holy Infant, and tent with bioethics that recognizes org. The , As a gift from God, every human life is advance the cause of Pro Life. sacred from conception to natural death.

Our parish is dedicated to

The Mother of Our Saviour The Star of Hope The Comfort of the Afflicted

And the one chosen to guide us through the sorrows of life, including the agony brought about by abortion. Queen of Peace, be with us.

Saint Mary Parish - Huntington Saint Pius X Catholic Church ▪ Granger, Indiana www.stpius.net/respectlife OctOber 7, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 15

Forming Consciences for Faithful May Saint Aloysius Citizenship 2012 Patron of Catholic Youth Intercede for Pro Life advocates What the U.S. bishops’ group.” The document points out to the authentic good of persons. and bring about increased understanding that, “clergy and laity have comple- These are called “intrinsically evil” and respect for human life in all stages. updated reflection on mentary roles in public life.” The actions. They must always be reject- clergy “have the primary responsi- ed and opposed and must never be St. Aloysius Parish Catholic teaching and bility to hand on the Church’s moral supported or condoned. A prime YODER and social teaching, to teach funda- example is the intentional taking of political life teach us mental moral principles that help innocent human life, as in abortion Catholics form their consciences and euthanasia. In our nation, abor- BY FRED EVERETT correctly, to provide guidance on the tion and euthanasia have become moral dimensions of public deci- preeminent threats to human dignity sions, and to encourage the faithful because they directly attack life n the “Compendium of the to carry out their responsibilities itself, the most fundamental human RESPECT LIFE Social Doctrine of the Church” in political life.” In doing this, the good and the condition for all oth- that was issued by the Pontifical clergy are not to go about endors- ers. It is a mistake with grave moral “The gospel of life is at the heart ICouncil for Justice and Peace in ing or opposing specific candidates. consequences to treat the destruction 2004, we find the following para- This, in fact, is the job of the laity of innocent human life merely as a of Jesus’ message...it is to be graph highlighting the three most who have formed their consciences matter of individual choice. A legal preached with dauntless fidelity; important areas in which Christians in accord with fundamental moral system that violates the basic right should be promoting human dig- principles. They should “become to life on the grounds of choice is as ‘good news’ to the people nity in our day: “Promoting human actively involved: running for fundamentally flawed.” of every age and culture.” dignity implies above all affirming office; working within political par- “Similarly, direct threats to the the inviolability of the right to life, ties; communicating their concerns sanctity and dignity of human life, -Pope John Paul II from conception to natural death, and positions to elected officials; such as human cloning and destruc- the first among all rights and the and … other efforts to apply authen- tive research on human embryos, condition for all other rights of the tic moral teaching in the public are also intrinsically evil. These St. Patrick Church person. Respect for personal dignity square.” must always be opposed. Other ARCOLA requires, moreover, that the religious The bishops go on to explain direct assaults on innocent human dimension of the person be recog- how a Catholic gains such a well- life and violations of human dignity, nized. … The effective recognition formed conscience: “Conscience such as genocide, torture, racism, of the right to freedom of con- is not something that allows us to and the targeting of noncombatants science and religious freedom is one justify doing whatever we want, in acts of terror or war, can never of the highest goods and one of the nor is it a mere ‘feeling’ about be justified. … Blessed John Paul II most serious duties of every people what we should or should not do. explained the importance of being that truly wishes to ensure the good Rather, conscience is the voice of true to fundamental Church teach- of the individual and of society. In God resounding in the human heart, ings: ‘Above all, the common out- the present cultural context, there is revealing the truth to us and calling cry, which is justly made on behalf a particularly urgent need to defend us to do what is good while shun- of human rights — for example, the marriage and the family, which can ning what is evil. … The forma- right to health, to home, to work, be adequately met only if one is tion of conscience includes several to family, to culture — is false and convinced of the unique and singu- elements. First, there is a desire to illusory if the right to life, the most lar value of these two realities for embrace goodness and truth. For basic and fundamental right and an authentic development of human Catholics this begins with a will- the condition for all other personal society” (553). ingness and openness to seek the rights, is not defended with maxi- This passage has proven prophet- truth and what is right by studying mum determination.’” ic, particularly since all three are Sacred Scripture and the teaching The bishops then go on to warn important issues in the 2012 gen- of the Church as contained in the that “two temptations in public life eral election. In their updated 2007 Catechism of the Catholic Church. can distort the Church’s defense of document, Forming Consciences for It is also important to examine the human life and dignity.” The first Faithful Citizenship, the U.S. bish- facts and background information is “a moral equivalence that makes Respect for life ops have included an introductory about various choices. Finally, no ethical distinctions between note that also lists these three foun- prayerful reflection is essential to different kinds of issues involving dational areas noted in the Vatican discern the will of God.” human life and dignity. The direct requires that science and technology document. Throughout the docu- Such discernment requires that and intentional destruction of inno- ment, the bishops have set out clear- the faithful develop the virtue of cent human life from the moment ly how faithful Catholics should go prudence that enables us “to discern of conception until natural death is should always be at the service of about forming their consciences in our true good in every circumstance always wrong and is not just one preparation for the 2012 election. and to choose the right means issue among many. It must always The bishops start by reminding of achieving it. Prudence shapes be opposed.” The second is “the man and his integral development. us that “the Church’s obligation and informs our ability to deliber- misuse of these necessary moral to participate in shaping the moral ate over available alternatives, to distinctions as a way of dismissing character of society is a requirement determine what is most fitting to or ignoring other serious threats to Society as a whole must respect, of our faith. It is a basic part of the a specific context, and to act deci- human life and dignity. Racism and mission we have received from sively.” Further, the bishops remind other unjust discrimination, the use Jesus Christ. ... What faith teaches us that “a good end does not justify of the death penalty, resorting to defend and promote the dignity about the dignity of the human an immoral means. As we all seek unjust war, the use of torture, war person and about the sacredness to advance the common good, it is crimes, the failure to respond to of every human life helps us see important to recognize that not all those who are suffering from hunger of every human person, at more clearly the same truths that possible courses of action are mor- or a lack of health care, or an unjust also come to us through the gift of ally acceptable. We have a respon- immigration policy are all serious human reason. At the center of these sibility to discern carefully which moral issues that challenge our con- every moment and in every truths is respect for the dignity of public policies are morally sound. sciences and require us to act. These every person. … Because we are … Aided by the virtue of prudence are not optional concerns which can people of both faith and reason, it in the exercise of well-formed be dismissed.” condition of that person’s life. is appropriate and necessary for us consciences, Catholics are called to Nevertheless, the “exercise of JOHN PAUL II, Evangelium Vitae to bring this essential truth about make practical judgments regarding conscience (aided by prudence) human life and dignity to the public good and evil choices in the politi- begins with outright opposition to square.” cal arena.” laws and other policies that violate Sacred Heart Basilica The bishops further underline The document reminds us that, human life or weaken its protection. that as Catholic citizens, “par- “there are some things we must Those who knowingly, willingly, NOTRE DAME ticipation in political life is a moral never do, as individuals or as a and directly support public policies obligation. … As Catholics, we society, because they are always or legislation that undermine funda- should be guided more by our moral incompatible with love of God and convictions than by our attach- neighbor. Such actions are so deeply ment to a political party or interest flawed that they are always opposed TEACH, PAGE 16 16 TODAY’S CATHOLIC OctOber 7, 2012

distinction that while “there may be times when a Catholic who rejects a candidate’s unacceptable posi- Protecting the most important habitat TEACH tion may decide to vote for that CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 candidate for other morally grave BY LISA EVERETT When sperm meets egg in the nancy occur. Take, for example, the reasons, voting in this way would upper portion of the fallopian tube Mirena IUD. The FDA-approved be permissible only for truly grave near the ovary, fertilization occurs. patient information for this product his past summer our family What is properly called a “fertil- contains the following description mental moral principles cooperate moral reasons, not to advance nar- took a fascinating three- ized egg” exists for only about of how it works: with evil.” The bishops are also row interests or partisan preferences hour hike in a hard-to- 24 hours, before the fusion of the “Mirena may work in several aware that faithful citizens can hold or to ignore a fundamental moral Taccess part of Arches National pro-nuclei of the sperm and the ways. It may thicken your cervi- the same principles, but differ in evil.” In other words, there needs to Park in Utah. The young female egg. When this fusion is complete, cal mucus, thin the lining of your their prudential judgments in apply- be a “proportionate” evil effect that ranger who led the trek shared her a new, unique human being comes uterus, inhibit sperm movement ing them. This would apply to such is being avoided. considerable knowledge of the into existence at the one-cell or and reduce sperm survival. Mirena areas as “housing, health care, (and) The bishops conclude this series flora and fauna along the way, all zygote stage — a stage that lasts may stop release of your egg from immigration.” In making decisions of reflections with a clear affirma- the while cautioning the group only about an hour. Then the first your ovary, but this is not the about how to vote, the bishops tion that citizens who do not make to remain on the designated trail cell division is completed and the way it works in most cases. Most emphasize the importance of vot- prudential judgments based upon so as not to disturb the delicate new human being is now called an likely, these actions work together ing “according to a well-formed fundamental moral principles are soil crust which was the habitat embryo. Cell division continues to to prevent pregnancy. Mirena can conscience that perceives the proper not only failing to promote the com- of many microorganisms. Her take place as the embryo moves cause your menstrual bleeding to relationship among moral goods.” mon good, they are also affecting passion to preserve the natural slowly down the fallopian tube be less by thinning the lining of They note that, “a Catholic cannot their spiritual well-being and endan- environment was certainly admi- toward the uterus. About six to the uterus.” (www.drugs.com/pro/ vote for a candidate who takes a gering their . The docu- rable, but I couldn’t help thinking 10 days after conception, the tiny mirena.html) position in favor of an intrinsic evil, ment cites Pope Benedict who has afterward how ironic it is that our human being — who by this time Oral contraceptives (OCs), such as abortion or racism, if the stressed that “worship pleasing to society has become increasingly has more than 100 cells —reaches which are taken by an estimated voter’s intent is to support that posi- God … demands a public witness to solicitous of the well-being of the uterus and submerges herself 100 million women worldwide, tion. In such cases a Catholic would our faith … regarding fundamental lower forms of life while run- in the endometrium, or lining of can also have an abortifacient be guilty of formal cooperation in values, such as respect for human ning roughshod over the first and the uterus, which has been made effect. The Food and Drug grave evil. At the same time, a voter life, its defense from conception most critical habitat of the human lush and thick for this purpose, Administration–approved prod- should not use a candidate’s oppo- to natural death, the family built being — her mother’s womb. like a shag carpet, by the ovarian uct information for OCs in the sition to an intrinsic evil to justify upon marriage between a man and During Respect Life month, we hormones. This event is called Physicians’ Desk Reference states: indifference or inattentiveness to a woman, the freedom to educate tend to focus on obvious beginning- implantation and it is critical to the “Although the primary mechanism other important moral issues involv- one’s children and the promotion of of-life issues like surgical abor- survival of the new human being. of this action is inhibition of ovu- ing human life and dignity.” the common good in all its forms. tion, which is a clear “search and Morally speaking, we may lation, other alterations include The document makes the crucial These values are not negotiable.” destroy” mission. It is hard to wrap not interrupt the development of changes in the cervical mucus, our minds around the fact that an embryo or interfere with her which increase the difficulty of more than 55 million children have implantation in any way, because sperm entry into the uterus, and been killed in our country in what to do so would cause a very early changes in the endometrium, which should have been the safest place abortion. This means that any drug reduce the likelihood of implanta- on the planet. But what may not be or device, whose mechanisms of tion.” Acknowledge so apparent is that the fact that the action include interfering with the That the thinning of the uterine most effective forms of contracep- implantation of an embryo, are con- lining does prevent implantation of tion available today also disturb sidered abortifacient. Many people an embryo has been documented God’s Sovereignty the “natural habitat” of a woman’s do not realize that hormonal con- through research done on clients womb and may actually cause an traceptives, whatever their method undergoing in vitro fertilization, early abortion. of delivery, achieve their high according to an article entitled Over All Life-- To understand how this hap- degree of effectiveness in part by “The Post-Fertilization Effects pens, we first need a brief recap of thinning the lining of the uterus to of Oral Contraceptives and their Respect and the “facts of life.” prevent implantation should preg- Relationship to Informed Consent,” Defend Life! m God’s greatest SAINT MARTIN DE PORRES CHURCH gift of all SYRACUSE, INDIANA O St. Bavo Parish Respect Life! MISHAWAKA

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St. Michael Parish PLYMOUTH OctOber 7, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 17 published in February 2000 in woman’s body. Unlike the outdated To be unconditionally pro-life Archives of Family Medicine, “rhythm method,” modern methods means to do what we can to protect a publication of the American of NFP are easy to learn and highly the life of every person, no mat- Abortion Medical Association: effective. Three decades ago, ter how small. This Respect Life cannot be a human right “Larger, more recent, and more the World Health Organization Month, let us look honestly at how technically sophisticated studies all conducted a prospective study of willing we are to protect the most ...it is the very opposite. concluded that endometrial thick- the ovulation method of NFP in important habitat on the planet, the -Cardinal Franz König ness is related to the functional five different countries, includ- one on which the very survival of receptivity of the endometrium. ing Bangalore, India. Couples at our sons and daughters depends. St. Joseph County Right to Life, Inc. Furthermore, when the endome- this site were drawn from both To find a natural family planning 320 North Lafayette Blvd., South Bend trial lining becomes too thin, then urban and rural areas and were class near you, visit www.diocese- implantation does not occur. The mostly illiterate or semiliterate. The fwsb.org/diocesan-offices/family- 232-5433 [email protected] minimal endometrial thickness method-failure rate was zero in life-office/family-planning/. required to maintain a pregnancy in Bangalore while the user-effective- patients under-going in vitro fertil- ness of the method was 96 percent ization has been reported, ranging in over 7,514 cycles of observation. from 5 mm to 9 mm to 13 mm, Due to the success of this study, whereas the average endometrial the World Health Organization thickness in women taking OCs is recommended that the ovulation 1.1 mm.” method be used in India, one of the Unlike the Pill, the “patch,” nations of the world, which truly God, author of all life, Depo-Provera, Norplant, the suffers from overpopulation. More bless, we pray, all unborn children Mirena IUD, and Plan B, among recently, according to a 2007 report give them constant protection others, there is a way to plan our published online in Europe’s lead- and grant them a healthy birth families that does not damage ing reproductive medicine journal that is the sign of our rebirth one day the delicate habitat in which new Human Reproduction, researchers human life is meant to flourish. who conducted the largest prospec- into the eternal rejoicing of heaven Natural family planning (NFP) tive study of the sympto-thermal Adapted from the rite of blessing of a child in the womb is an umbrella term for methods method of NFP found it as effec- Lisa Everett is the codirector of of family planning based on daily tive as oral contraceptives for the Office of Family Life for the observation and interpretation of avoiding pregnancy if used cor- Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Christ the King Catholic Church the biomarkers of fertility in a rectly. Bend. 52473 State Road 933 South Bend, Indiana 46637

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18 TODAY’S CATHOLIC OctOber 7, 2012 I Vote Pro-Life First Campaign brought to IPFW

BY MICHELLE LANDRIGAN tion IPFW Students for Life as Indiana University-Purdue to embrace the mission to stop a means of raising awareness of University at Fort Wayne Students devaluing life and the culture the importance of electing pro- for Life brought Jill Stanek to of death gripping the American FORT WAYNE — Fueled by life officials. In conjunction with campus on Sept. 19 as one of the society. Citizens of all ages are the belief that the right to life is IPFW Students for Life, Allen speakers at the I Vote Pro-Life encouraged to join thousands of undeniably the most fundamen- County Right to Life sponsored others in signing the I Vote Pro- First rally. Stanek is best known as tal issue of the upcoming elec- this event in an effort to spread Life First pledge (www.ivotepro- tion, the national organization the pro-life message to college the registered nurse who worked lifefirst.com). Students for Life of America has students. at a hospital in Oak Lawn, Ill., and Katie Berghoff, from IPFW launched an I Vote Pro-Life First The rally brought in IPFW brought to the public’s awareness Students for Life, commented, Campaign focused upon convinc- students and faculty, senior stu- that aborted babies still alive at “It is inexcusable for us to fail ing voters of all ages that abor- dents from Bishop Dwenger High the hospital were left to die with- to defend the weak and most tion is the qualifying issue this School and local community out medical care. defenseless among us — I Vote November. members. Pro-Life First.” The I Vote Pro-Life First Beginning the rally with a call emphasized that abortion rises to Campaign seeks to encourage to action, SFLA’s field director the forefront as the moral issue people across the nation to sign a Brendan O’Morchoe passionately with the greatest and most grave pledge stating that they will never encouraged all students and adults consequences. Rally speakers support or vote for a candidate present to sign the I Vote Pro- called upon all present to not for- that endorses the killing of pre- Life First pledge. A line of speak- get the magnitude of that number. born children. ers followed O’Morchoe, includ- PROVIDED BY THE ALLEN COUNTY RIGHT TO LIFE Arguing that voters must be On Wednesday, Sept. 19, ing a testimonial from Operation promoters of a culture of life, Students for Life of America’s Outcry, Michelle Landrigan speaker Jill Stanek. the speakers asked all pro-life (SFLA) I Vote Pro-Life First and Alicia Bigelow from IPFW Speakers called upon the supporters to always be ready to Campaign came to Indiana Students for Life, Becky Rogness young people to stand strong in show women in need that they are University-Purdue University from Allen County Right to Life their convictions. The speak- not alone, that abortion is not the Fort Wayne as part of a nation- and Indiana Right to Life, Allen ers stressed the importance of only option, and that they want to wide campus tour week, conduct- County Right to Life Executive determining and defending those help. Those present were told that ed Sept. 16-22. Director Cathie Humbarger, Rock beliefs and recognizing them as to be a true pro-lifer, they must SFLA was brought onto for Life’s Eric Whittington, and being nonnegotiable. be willing to care for both women campus by the student organiza- well-known pro-life activist and With approximately 3,300 in crisis pregnancy situations and abortions taking place each day for the unborn. in America alone, the speakers Rally participants were asked “You formed my Since 1973, over 50 million babies have died by abortion. inmost being; I think life is great... It’s time to stop the violence! you knit me in my Pray to end abortion... mother’s womb.” don’t you? and begin emotional Psalm 119:13 and spiritual healing St. John the Baptist St. Mary of the Assumption New Haven, In DECATUR and St. Joseph School

Our bodies... are shaped to bear children, and our lives are a working out of the processes of creation. All our ambitions and intelligence are secondary St. John the Evangelist Parish - Goshen to that Rev. Tony Steinacker, Pastor great elemental point. St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish - Bristol Saint Augustine, 354 - 430 Rev. Robert Van Kempen, Pastor St. Thomas the Apostle Parish - Elkhart St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Rev. William Sullivan, Pastor FORT WAYNE St. Vincent de Paul Parish - Elkhart Rev. Glenn Kohrman, Pastor OctOber 7, 2012 COMMENTARY 19 I believe in God … Jaffa, Israel — Historical

ach Sunday, we stand and giving love, a God known through profess our faith in the the Scriptures and Tradition of the city in midst of modernity ECreed. Such a profession Church. THE of faith when compared with In American religion, we tend istorically, Jaffa is an the Scriptures seems devoid of to perceive God as a cosmic thera- APOSTLES’ important Christian cen- PILGRIMAGE drama. Yet, the Creed is not pist. God exists somewhere above Hter. Jaffa (also known as simply a rehearsal of abstract us, generally cares about our lives, CREED Joppa, Japho or Yafo) is a natural propositions. It is a proclamation desires for us to be decent citizens, harbor on Israel’s west-central TO THE of the wondrous deeds carried out and gives us what we need to be TIM O’MALLEY coast of the Mediterranean Sea. by the Triune God, who is love. happy. In fact, this is not the God According to archeologists, it was HOLY LAND The Creed enacts the drama of we profess in the Creed (to the inhabited as early as 7,500 B.C. the God who became flesh and shock of my undergraduate stu- of their native land and promised While a letter dated 1440 B.C. SCOTT FLEISCHMANN dwelt among us, inviting us into dents in particular). them descendants as numerous as mentions Joppa, the first bibli- the divine life handed on by the The God we profess in the the stars in the heavens, transform- cal reference is in Joshua 20:46, great treats is the Basilica of St. Church. Creed is indeed all-knowing, all- ing their barrenness into fruitful where the city was assigned to the Peter’s, which includes a hospice. What does it mean to believe? powerful, existing beyond the joy. This is the God who saved His Danites. At that time the Promised It overlooks the Jaffa port and a In general, to believe is to commit contours of time and space. Yet, people through Joseph’s sojourn Land was distributed to the beautifully manicured landscape, oneself to a truth that exists beyond this super transcendent God bent into Egypt; who revealed His name Hebrews by tribe after the exodus including sculptures, gardens and the visible or tangible alone. But down in love and created the world to Moses in the burning bush, who and the 40 years of wandering in an ancient cannon. It was built in belief in general is not necessarily as pure gift, inviting human beings liberated them from the slavery the desert. a wise decision. To believe that to have a share in divine life. This of the Egyptians, and tenderly fed 1654 over the site of a citadel built Later, Joppa was the entry in the 13th century by Frederick Notre Dame is imminently poised God did not give up on human them with manna in the desert; point for the cedars that King to win a national championship beings, even after Adam and Eve who bestowed the law as a sign of II, a Roman emperor, and restored Hiram sent to King Solomon to by Louis IX of France later in may in fact go against reason- violently rejected this gift of love, the covenant, and then remained be used to build the first temple able expectation. Christians don’t clothing them in garments of flesh patient as the people broke the the same century. Since then it in Jerusalem (2 Chr 2:16.) About has been destroyed and rebuilt believe in general. We believe in a and promised redemption. This two centuries later, Jonah set sail personal God, a God who is self- God called Abraham and Sarah out CREED, PAGE 20 several times. The present church from Joppa as he ran from the and attached hospice were com- Lord’s command to prophesy to pleted in 1894 and renovated in the people of Nineveh (Jonah 1:3). 1903. It is now operated by the Ezra mentions that the cedars to . We are all God’s precious children rebuild the temple were sent to Those visiting Jaffa may also be Joppa from Lebanon (Ezr 3:7). interested in the many other sites in ancient times, to the historic Reflection While there are no specific the city. Some favorites are: THE Jewish and Christian concept of references to Jesus being in Jaffa, • The port of Jaffa. In addi- marriage. It is a union, created Fundamentally, these readings there are 10 references in Acts tion to the history mentioned SUNDAY by God, and never should it be call us to divinely revealed truths (chapters nine to 11) identify- above the beautiful blue-green defiled by exploitation, selfishness so often and so outrageously ing the early Church after the Mediterranean is breathtaking. or insincerity. It is the union that ignored in the world. God, the Ascension of Jesus. The port is clean and perfect for GOSPEL blesses procreation and places it Creator, is supreme. No one can While visiting Israel earlier an early morning walk or bike MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION within the divine plan. follow a standard opposite God’s this year I learned that Israel has ride. For its second reading, the will. changed hands 38 times in its • The distinctive three story Church this weekend offers us Since each human being is known history. Jaffa is a good clock tower in central Jaffa was a passage from the Epistle to God’s precious child, God’s example of that legacy. The city finished in 1903 to observe the 27th Sunday in the Hebrews. According to the priceless masterpiece of creation, has been controlled by Babylon, 25th anniversary of the start of reading, each person is created no one, and no society, has the Phoenicia and Ancient Greece the reign of the Ottoman Sultan Ordinary Time only “a little lower than the right to demean or compromise (when Alexander the Great was Abdul Hamid II. He was the last angels,” although this condition this dignity. It especially is a King.) This occupation led to con- emperor to maintain control over Mk 10:2-16 will change. Humans who love powerful thought in the face of trol by Macedonia, the Maccabean the Ottoman Empire. The Book of Genesis is the God, and are faithful to God, one legalized abortion on demand rebels and the Romans. • The house of Simon the source of the first reading for day will rejoice in the presence and the movement to allow Later, The Kingdom of Tanner (Acts Chapter 10) where this weekend. Among the first of God, just as the angels rejoice. euthanasia. Jerusalem took control of the city Peter stayed on his trip to Joppa five books of the Bible, Genesis The key is Jesus. Jesus loves all Secondly, marriage comes followed by England through has two towers. One is the roof of reveals great facts. God is the people as brothers and sisters. from God. Children are the conquest of King Richard the house and the other is a light- creator of all. He gives life. Those who are loyal to God indispensable in any concept of the Lionhearted, then Egypt and house that is still operated by the God created humanity in the respond to this great love. Syria. This takes us to the end of marriage drawn from Christian th family that lives in this house. genders of male and female. St. Mark’s Gospel provides tradition. the 12 century. While that is • In the central city there are God willed that the two genders the third reading. It is a familiar The increasingly accepted only 10 changes there have been streets that have doors that are compliment each other and live passage. The question centers option of divorce has clouded many more. However, we need used as decorations on the side with each other. Marriage was, upon the legality before God of popular views of marriage. to remember that God gave the of the buildings. One such street and is, the most perfect union of a divorce itself, not the grounds for Years of accepting contraception land to His chosen people and leads to a pear shaped hanging man and woman. divorce. Often it is assumed that has dulled for us the sense that subsequently, they have often con- planter. Unfortunately, the Scriptures this question put to Jesus opened children are God’s gift and come trolled the area at various times One of my fondest memories at times are accused of belittling an entirely new debate, and that in from God. throughout these changes. of Israel is the incredible sculp- women. Certainly, the Scriptures replying, Jesus set aside the Law We are called to see life, In order to understand Jaffa tures that are seen everywhere. were all developed with varying of Moses. marriage and procreation in the in modernity, we first need to Jaffa is no exception. The extend- cultures contexts, and to an extent Actually, the debate was light of God’s will. understand the development of ed plaza outside the entrance of they were influenced by these vigorously underway even among Tel Aviv. Founded in 1909 by St. Peter’s Church has a wide cultural contexts. those persons learned in the the Jews who lived in Jaffa the array of these artistic displays. Both the Old and New Mosaic tradition. new city grew rapidly and merged The best way to see Jaffa is Testaments are nothing less than Jesus appeared in the role READINGS with Jaffa in 1950. At that time a walking tour or a bus tour that revolutionary in their revelation of the divinely constituted Sunday: Gn 2:18-24 Ps 128:1-6 Heb — three years after the United takes tourists to the better known that all humans, regardless of and divinely empowered 2:9-11 Mk 10:2-16 Nations’ resolution to declare attractions. Another possibil- gender, possess equal dignity, representative of God the Father. Monday: Gal 1:6-12 Ps 111:1-2, 7-10 Israeli statehood and two years ity is to bike the old city. Those because all are created by God He put the question in its proper Lk 10:25-37 after Israel declared independence, who visit Jaffa will be charmed and infused with an eternal soul. context. Marriage is God’s Tuesday: Gal 1:13-24 Ps 139:1-3, Tel Aviv took control of the by the many sights and sounds. Throughout the history of creation, created for a man and a 13-15 Lk 10:38-42 administration of the newly united The diversity and contrast of the salvation, from Genesis to the woman to unite with each other Wednesday: Gal 2:1-2, 7-14 Ps 117:1-2 city. Combined they are now the historic Jaffa in the context of the ultimately in serving God. second largest city in Israel. last moment recorded in the New Lk 11:1-4 larger more contemporary Tel Testament, paganism was a factor. In the same passage, though While there are many sites to Thursday: Gal 3:1-5 (Ps) Lk 1:69-75 Aviv is delightful. Among pagans, women were little on another occasion, Jesus blesses see in all sections of the city, the better than animals. The dignity the children. God is the author Lk 11:5-13 primary difference between the of women, equal to that of men, is of life. The coming of each new Friday: Gal 3:7-14 Ps 111:1-6 Lk two sections is that Jaffa is the the meaning of the story that Eve generation continues the dignity 11:15-26 older, more historic section and was created from Adam’s rib. of humanity, and the coming of Saturday: Gal 3:22-29 Ps 105:2-7 Tel Aviv is the more cosmopoli- Scott Fleischmann is a writer, editor This reading also is a powerful each new generation proclaims the Lk 11:27-28 tan and it is “open” 24/7. and publishing coach living in testament, indeed from very majesty and love of God. Today in Jaffa one of the Grayslake, Ill. 20 COMMENTARY OctOber 7, 2012

Porch sitting SCRIPTURE SEARCH racked and peeling old away to college on that old front white wicker furniture porch has been out of school for Gospel for October 7, 2012 Cwaits for me on our front several years and lives in another Mark 10:2-16 porch. My husband bought me state, a young adult, making his EVERYDAY the set years ago when we lived own life. I still sit in that same Following is a word search based on the Gospel in a different house and frankly, rocker. I shake my head, and CATHOLIC reading for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle lived a different life. Back then, take this all in. B: about marriage and little ones. The words can be I sat on the then new wicker Instead of watching a bustling found in all directions in the puzzle. rocker and swayed back and neighborhood, I now see in my THERESA A. THOMAS forth with my newborn daugh- wicker chair God’s majesty and DIVORCE MOSES COMMAND ter, smelling the freshly mown glory in nature. A red tailed WRITE HEARTS OF CREATION grass from the neighbor’s yard hawk has made our land his leisurely relaxed on that old GOD MADE MALE FEMALE and taking in the laughter of the own, and daily I see him watch wicker furniture together, often SHALL LEAVE FATHER NO LONGER young children who rode their and wait for the little ground with a cup of steaming coffee in HOUSE COMMITS CHILDREN bikes on our subdivision drive- squirrels that pop their heads our mugs, catching up. She spent TOUCH REBUKED INDIGNANT way. up in the field. I hear the gentle the last semester studying in COME TO ME ENTER BLESSED I sat on that same furniture cooing of a mourning dove or Ireland and jumped immediately when I was reeling from a cancer observe a doe and her fawn into her internship and work diagnosis, and I sat there, months prance across the dew-stricken, upon arriving home. Sitting LET THEM COME later, huddled in blankets on a long grass. I watch the sun rise together on the porch, in the cold October afternoon when red over the neighbor’s pond wicker, watching God’s hand in HEDNERDL I HCS the beauty around us, time flew. I finished my last round of and while I do not formally WSPDJEDHCUOT chemotherapy, relieved. pray on the porch — I have a The relationship grew. Porch In the wicker special place sitting is such a gift! RUHNKTEJNFM I chair I watched in the house Nearly every night in the I OJAWNSNCAEM the rhythm of where I like to warm weather, my husband and the lives around Sitting together on the do that — I do I also sit in the evenings on THSMLESRNTTM me press on. contemplate that same wicker furniture. We EFEMALEACHOO A middle-aged porch, in the wicker, God there. ponder love, life, our children, mother whose Last summer our God. … CLSOMALEHEMC children had my second Every family needs a RLOCTOBEEREH grown rode watching God’s hand in oldest son had background canvas upon which OAM I GODMADEO her bike past graduated from to paint their life. Sitting on the my house the beauty around us, college and was white wicker is our background, VNOLONGERVBC nearly every embarking on our constant. I ND I GNANTYEH afternoon. A his career in a Every one needs a place to policeman time flew. The relationship city far away. retreat to think during struggles DEKUBERBSCHO neighbor That summer and a place to laugh and hope © 2012 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com returned from he offered to and dream. That place for us is work in the grew. Porch sitting do some chores our front porch, in our wicker, morning after before he left, where relationships are built a long night’s is such a gift! to help his and ideas explored. Jokes are work. Children mama catch told and stories of the day A tribute to Msgr. climbed off up on projects recounted. Hurts are soothed, of a bright she wanted to accomplishments applauded, and yellow school accomplish. life in its usual rhythm is seen Raymond Balzer bus at 3 p.m. God bless him. and moves on. and a very pleasant conversation Their loud and Of course one “There is a time for BY FATHER DERRICK SNEYD ensued. In bidding farewell, he said, joking manner, and their playful of the first projects I wanted everything, and a season for “Love the Priesthood. It is His gift.” pushing and shoving one another done was to keep up the front every activity under heaven. …” “A simple man. A holy man. A I am currently pastor at made me crave both their energy porch and have the wicker — Eccl 3 priest of God.” That was Father Immaculate Conception Parish, and pine, if only for a moment, furniture repaired and in top Ray for the 40 years that I had Auburn. Father Ray’s final for a time in my life when the condition. Together we repainted known him. My first acquaintance assignment was in this very parish. biggest decision was what snack the white railing surrounding with Father Ray was in 1972 when The people had (and continue to to eat after school. the porch. Then he carefully I was doing my postgraduate stud- have) a great appreciation and Today, the same wicker and meticulously repaired the ies and serving as a curate at Our love for his gentleness. His most furniture, now flaking bits of legs on my white wicker rocker, Lady of Hungary Parish, South memorable contribution to this white paint, decorates our porch rewrapping a bit of wicker that Bend. The first impression was the faith-filled community was the start in front of the country home in had come loose and gluing Theresa Thomas is the wife of lasting impression of the man. of an Adoration Chapel. The Lord which we now live. The newborn it, then nailing the leg back David and mother of nine chil- Within a short while I had come is with us in this chapel and the who once rested in my arms securely on. dren. Watch for her newest book to know that Father Ray was an avid people faithfully spend an hour or in that rocker is now reading In the early summer of this “Big Hearted Families” (Scepter) Notre Dame fan and he cheered the even two in His Presence (Monday and writing and taking ballet year, June to be exact, my oldest, and read more on her blog: http:// Irish for all he was worth! If they through Friday, 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.). lessons. The son whom I waved college-aged daughter and I theresathomas.wordpress.com/ won, he was happy. If they were not And they remember Father Ray. the winners he would say, “They’ll And as it always happens win the next game.” with the passing of years, pastors day, the Son is resurrected from the In professing our faith, we join On one occasion I asked him age and retire. Their names are dead — manifesting to humanity with Mary, the very icon of the how he managed to find a replace- remembered in the history of the CREED that violence and death are not the Church’s faith, and proclaim ment for the Saturday evening Mass parish. Father Ray will now be CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 meaning of life. Love alone is. “Behold, I am the handmaid of the … consistently! He said, “God pro- remembered as Msgr. Ray Balzer. And this very same love abides Lord; let it be to me according to vides!” and he meant it too. Well, The Church bestowed upon him in the life of the Church, the body your word.” (Lk 1:38). Let all of now the Irish have a fan in the heav- this honorary title when his days law; who dwelt with Israel as they of Christ, the temple of the Holy my life, my joys, my sorrows, be enly kingdom. of active ministry were over. were exiled from the land; who Spirit. So when we stand up and taken up into the very life of God Father Ray’s pastoral ministry Whatever the folks remember promised the prophets a new law profess, “I believe in God,” we and become an offering of love for was admirable for his kindness about the rest of us who have implanted in the human heart. proclaim for the whole world to the world. and the amazing ability to avoid served this community, we can And who in the fullness of time hear that God is love. And this very conflicts. Now that’s an art! Maybe only hope that they would be kind revealed Himself in His Son; the love, this logic of self-gift, is the a science! His devotion to the to each one just as the then-Father Word that created heaven and earth fundamental reality of the universe. celebration of the Holy Eucharist Ray was kind to each of them. reduced to the babbling speech Such love, such self-gift transforms gave him the strength and grace May the soul of the good Msgr. of infancy. For in the Son, we our lives. to withstand the administrative Ray (Balzer) rest in peace. Amen. come to know the depths of the So then, what a drama it is Tim O’Malley, Ph.D. is director of the pressures of being a pastor. He’s Father’s love, a divine love that for us to say, “I believe in God.” Notre Dame Center for Liturgy fortunate that he retired from gives itself even unto death. And For we believe in nothing less and a concurrent professor in administrative responsibilities Father Derrick Sneyd is the pastor of such self-giving love is ultimately than the transformation of our the Department of Theology, several years ago. Shortly after he Immaculate Conception Church unconquerable. For on the third entire humanity through Christ. University of Notre Dame. turned 75, I met him at Notre Dame in Auburn. OctOber 7, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 21 BISHOP LUERS SOCCER TEAM WINS SAC TITLE The Bishop Luers boys’ soccer team recently clinched the Summit Athletic Conference (SAC) title beating Snider, 5-0, on Sept. 24. The Knights were unde- feated in conference play for 2012 finishing 7-0 helping them maintain a No. 2 (1-A) rating for the final week of the 1-A state polls released the same day. Bishop Luers swapped places with No. 4 ranked Evansville Mater Dei in the Week 5 Indiana Soccer Coaches Association votes on Sept. 10. The 2011 Sectional champs return four of their top scorers this season and their leading defender giv- Sports ing them high hopes for the 2012 postseason, which kicks off Oct. 1. — Michelle Castleman Cardegles start cross-country season Crusaders take their first with a bang loss to ICCL Blazers

BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN runner list. The lesson would be short lived On Tuesday, Sept. 18, BY JOE KOZINSKI as a LaViolette pass on fourth down in a rematch of sorts of the fell to the turf and the Blazers would FORT WAYNE — In Catholic Huntington Catholic meet, the SOUTH BEND — The Inter- start slow but get big runs by Cole Youth League (CYO) cross-coun- Cardegle boys and girls both City Catholic League hosted Kaznia and Chris Scales. try action, the Cardegles of St. took first place out of nine teams a battle that would shape the The deadlock would be broken Jude and St. Charles started their with a strong pack of runners in league championship as the unde- as Kaznia broke out of the scrum 2012 season with a bang running both races at the Lutheran Middle feated Holy Cross/Christ the King and bolted 12 yards to pay dirt giv- in several races to date. Coach School Meet held at Concordia Crusaders and their unblemished ing the Blazers six points early in Dan Kaufman reports that his tal- Seminary. The top seven record squared off against an up- the second quarter. ented team is making good prog- boys were Kacprowicz, Tom and-coming, one-loss St. Matthew The Crusaders again would start ress with 27 boys on the team Lonsway, Isaiah Wiseman, Matt (St. Jude, St. Michael, Our Lady with a one-two punch of Murphy and 21 girls on the roster. At the Kochanski, Collin Cahill, Emmett of Hungry) Blazer team at Saint and Chimutu, until on a four and midway point, the boys’ team has Delaney and Sam Striker. The Joseph High School. long, Blazer Adam Cseh had a big a record of 45-24 and the girls’ top seven girls were Brelage, For the blue-clad Crusaders the stop in the backfield creating yet have compiled a 22-39 start. Maggie Schroeder, Hannah opening drive would start as any another opportunity for the orange- Running with a split squad, Ewing, Korinne Ellert, Julia textbook drive — strong running and-black pack. the team recently competed at Eckrich, Anna Getty and Rachel by a covey of runningbacks Danny The Blazers looked like a clump the 42nd West Noble Invitational Landstoffer. Chimutu, Paul Murphy and Jake in Ligonier. The remainder of Earlier in the season the team Rolinski, then peppering in passes the team raced in the Huntington competed at Prairie Heights. The by quarterback Tommy LaViolette. ICCL, PAGE 22 Catholic Invite where the girls MICHELLE CASTLEMAN boys were second and the girls finished second and the boys Cardegle Abbey Brelage with her third. Brelage was the overall finished third to winners, St. trophy after running the second winner. Vincent. fastest girl’s time in Cardegle his- In other competition, the boys your were ninth of 25 teams and the At West Noble, the boys had a tory of 11:37 at the West Noble Notre Dame good performance finishing 14th girls 15th of 22 at Indian Springs out of 28 teams. The girls, who Invitational. with Brelage landing seventh wedding ran running a little shorthanded, overall. Finally, both boys and finished 23rd. was the top Cardegle finisher at girls won a three-way meet Kaufman explained, “The 11th with the second fastest time over middle school teams from meet included some of the best in Cardegle history of 11:37. Memorial Park and Towles. The University of Notre Dame offers a middle school runners from Nick Kacprowicz came in 32nd The Cardegle Invitational is beautiful, sophisticated setting perfectly northern Indiana.” with a time of 11:02, putting him slated for Oct. 4 this season at suited to celebrate your wedding at Individually, Abbey Brelage 11th on the all-time Cardelge Shoaff Park. any time of year. With distinguished venues right on campus, it’s the perfect destination for your reception or CYO Raiders come up with first win entire wedding weekend.

BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN season — just six seventh graders Cornewell, Zach McKenna and Bart To plan your Notre Dame Wedding, and 18 eighth graders. “Everyone on Tippmann. visit: weddingplanner.nd.edu the team did their job,” concluded In Week 7, the final week of email: [email protected] FORT WAYNE — In Week 6 Tippmann about the winning game. regular season play for Catholic Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) In other lineups, the St. John Youth Organization (CYO) football or call: 574.631.2220 football action, the Raiders from St. the Baptist, Fort Wayne/St. Joseph- action, St. Charles’ record remained John the Baptist, New Haven, came Hessen Cassel Eagles got by St. unblemished with a win over the up with their first win over a tough Vincent, 26-12. Touchdowns were Raiders from St. John New Haven. Photography by Matthew Whitlock group from Queen of Angels/Most scored by Chris Ferrell, Garreth This is the second consecutive sea- Precious Blood/St. Jude by a score Brouwer, while Brayton Goebel son the Cardinals have remained of 25-6. added a pair. undefeated in league play. Pleased with his team’s perfor- Coach Jim Carroll reported, “I In the win, Riley Miller led the mance on Sunday, Sept. 23, Coach was happy with the team’s play Cardinals with eight tackles, one Open House Chris Tippmann admits, “We are and improvement, but we know interception for a touchdown and a very competitive group, we have there is still a long way to go. We’ll a big reception to start the game. Information Night been in every game but have not just try to keep having fun and Carl Williams added two rushing been able to come up with the ‘W’ get better.” Finally, St. Charles’ touchdowns and Jack Pentenburg for those men interested in until today’s outing.” record remained unblemished as and Eddie Morris both completed joining the Knights of Columbus, Under center, Jacob Birch threw they defeated the JAT Knights, touchdown passes. The Cardinals for two touchdowns, one to Adam 36-0, taking them to 5-0 on the year. offensive line of Zach Wolf, Bill the largest Catholic men’s Yagodenski and the other to Henry Carl Williams took the opening Magda, Bart Tippmann, Jake organization with over Tippmann. Also, Tyler Roth scored kickoff back 80 yards for a score. Vanek, Andrew Krouse, Isaac on a reverse, while Zach Vachon Sam Taylor had two interceptions Cornewell and Reyer Howe led the 2 million members nationwide. rounded out the scoring. Vachon and returned one 83 yards for a St. Charles offense. ALL ARE WELCOME had over 200 yards rushing and had touchdown. Mac Hippenhammer Families encouraged! an interception and fumble recovery added a 66-yard interception return Knights of Columbus on the other side of the ball. for another six points. Other high- 601 Reed Road Monday, October 8, 2012: Defensively, tackle Charlie Perez lights included Jack Pentenburg Email Michelle Castleman at mmcas- Fort Wayne also got a sack in the backfield adding three extra-point attempts. [email protected] to see your (Just south of Lake Ave.) Starts at 6:00 pm for the Raiders in the win. The The Cardinal defense was led scores and highlights in Today’s Raiders have a small group this by Mike Hake, Riley Miller, Isaac Catholic next week.

22 TODAY’S CATHOLIC OctOber 7, 2012 Bishop Dwenger captures ICCL SAC cross-country title CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21 to a strong post-season run after BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN coming up just short as a team in moving the pigskin straight ahead 2011 at the state meet. with the occasional break out run FORT WAYNE — Bishop Miller, Tippmann, Obergfell, from quarterback Justin DeClark Dwenger High School captured Berghoff and Bishop Luers’ Sean and Kaznia and with 31 seconds left the Summit Athletic Conference McManus were named 2012 all- in the half, DeClark threw a left- (SAC) 2012 cross-country title at conference recipients. McManus handed strike to Kendall Ranges in the Fort Wayne Plex on Sept. 29. had a 13th place finish leading the back of the end zone for a huge The Saints were paced by four the Knights to an eighth-place touchdown. Jack Tiller’s points after top 10 finishers. team finish. kick was true making the score, Senior standout Luke Miller Both the Bishop Dwenger 14-0, at intermission. led the pack finishing third with boys’ and girls’ teams won the To start the second half the a time of 16:35. Greg Tippmann junior varsity SAC meets. In single wing attack of the Blazers was fifth, Jack Obergfell was sev- varsity girls’ action, Bishop chewed up yardage as well as enth and Mark Berghoff placed Luers finished third and Bishop almost seven minutes of clock tenth. Derek Goudemans ended Dwenger fourth. The Saints’ top- until the defense of the Crusaders up in the 16th spot, rounding out two finishers, Madison Busch RAY DERUCKI th forced a turnover on downs. the scoring for Bishop Dwenger. (eighth) and Robin Schafer (10 ) The Crusaders were a Justin DeClark of the St. Matthew Blazers runs for a big gain against the The Saints are looking forward earned all-conference honors. little nicked up as Murphy and Holy Cross/Christ the King Crusaders. Rolinski nursed wounds on the sidelines and Chimutu ran gin- ICCL LEAGUE STANDINGS W L team, they run a unique offense gerly on a banged up leg, but St. Anthony Panthers 3 0 but their coaching staff has them MARIAN SOCCER HELPS WITH WALK they still had hope to keep their running it extremely well.” perfect season alive until after a St. Matthew Blazers 2 1 Holy Cross Crusaders 2 1 In other ICCL action, the Nick Monnin sack forced another Mishawaka Catholic Saints long play. Mishawaka Catholic Saints 1 2 defeated West Side Catholic, With 3:29 to play facing a West Side Catholic Cardinals 0 4 18-6, behind runs by Alexander fourth and 14, Crusader quar- Horvath of 23 and six yards terback LaViolette lofted a deep Jorden Brown — really stepped and a 34-yard touchdown strike pass that was intercepted by up in practice and the team rallied from quarterback Alex Morton DeClark and the speedy defensive around that positive influence.” to Shawn Cameron. Courtney back raced 70 yards to put the “Blocking and tackling has Rowell had the lone West Side game out of reach and the score, always been the key to be suc- score. 20-0, in the record book. cessful in this league and today, The last week of the regular “We had a little adversity this we didn’t do a great job of season takes place Sunday at past couple of weeks with grades, either,” remarked Crusader skip- Saint Joseph and Marian high but as a team we overcame and per John Krzyzewski. “We have schools with the league cham- persevered,” remarked Blazer to do a better job at getting the pionship still undecided. For a PROVIDED BY MARY LUCCHESE head coach Ben Domonkos. “Our little things done if we expect to complete schedule go to the web- captains — DeClark, Kaznia and The Marian High School, Mishawaka, soccer teams help compete, as for the St. Matthew’s site www.icclsports.org. the Annual Michiana Down Syndrome Buddy Walk at St. Robert J. 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Delker, 96, Fort Wayne 46856; or email: [email protected]. Events that require an admission charge or St. Vincent de Paul Filaret A. Derloshon, Christ the King payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please call Maria M. Ramirez, 14, 89, St. Joseph Wladyslawa Ganser, our advertising sales staff at (260) 456-2824 to purchase space. St. Vincent de Paul Dale F. Sutter, 74, 95, St. Monica Kathryn Jane Miller, St. Patrick Sister M. Corita Last, Men’s smoker planned Marian High School Homecoming service is for the hundreds of 98, St. Thomas the Ronald L. Harmeyer, OSF, 64, St. Francis Fort Wayne — Bishop Luers Tailgate victims of abortion in Allen Apostle Athletic Booster Club will have Mishawaka — Marian County. All are welcome to 68, St. Jude Convent a men’s smoker night Saturday, grieve for the children lost to Eleanor M. Homecoming Tailgate will be Ilene E. Stine, 86, Lorraine L. Wensits, 87, Oct. 6, at Bishop Luers High abortion and pray for all who Futterknecht, 90, St. Friday, Oct. 12, from 6-8 p.m. on St. Jude St. Stanislaus School. Enjoy football, cigars, the patio adjacent to the football are suffering from the pain of Thomas the Apostle abortion. food, drinks and raffle. Tickets field for food, fellowship and Granger Donald L. Decker, 82, Fort Wayne are $25 per person, must be 21 to activities for children. Cost is $5 David Mark Plumhoff, St. Matthew attend. Knights plan fish fry Father Raymond per person over age 14. RSVP to 50, St. Pius X [email protected] or call (574) Fort Wayne — The Knights of Balzer, 89, St. Patrick Ronald D. Bilinski, 78, St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen plans 258-7676. Columbus Council 451, 601 Robert R. Nagy, 77, St. Joseph Michael E. Boylen, 81, fundraiser Reed Rd., will have a fish fry St. Pius X Fort Wayne —A fundraiser Bishop Luers announces Walk-A-Thon on Friday, Oct. 5, from 5-7 p.m. St. Charles Borromeo Elaine L. Winter, 84, Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 Helen Piasecki, 86, Little Flower featuring the Junk Yard Band Fort Wayne —Bishop Luers Patrick J. McKnight, will be Saturday, Oct. 20, at Walk-A-Thon will be Friday, for children 12 and under. St. Pius X 48, Cathedral of St. Mary’s Church, 1101 S. Oct. 5. Students will accept dona- John E. Haney, 83, Lafayette St., from 7:30-11 p.m. tions towards their fundraising Rally to protect religious liberty planned the Immaculate Mishawaka St. John the Baptist Tickets are $10 or $120 for a Fort Wayne — Defenders of reli- Conception John Eugene O’Neill, goal of $46,000. If you would George R. Pantzer, 82, reserved table of 8. Music, danc- gious liberty will have a rally to 64, St. Bavo like to sponsor a student, or a Thomas E. Mungovan, ing, 50/50, silent auction, cash checkpoint, call Jenny Andorfer show respect and protect the First Our Lady of Hungary 83, St. Peter F. Michael Combes, 65, bar and food available. Contact at (260) 456-1261 or email jan- Amendment of the United States James D. Ralph, 81, Constitution at 10 a.m. on Oct. 6, St. Bavo Dottie at (260) 705-1690, for [email protected]. Rita A. Moore, 81, St. Anthony de Padua information. on the Allen County Courthouse St. Joseph James John Feehly, 76, Halloween trivia night planned Green. Speakers include Rep. Eleanor J. Berryman, Queen of Peace Women’s fertility workshop offered South Bend — Our Lady of Sue Ellspermann, Indiana House Lillian Muldoon Vodde, 86, St. John the Baptist Huntington — A NaPro Hungary School, 735 W. Calvert District 74; Sue Swayze, policy St. Charles Borromeo Phyllis J. Fielder, 77, director, Indiana Right to Life; Alice M. Rajter, 96, TECHNOLOGY introductory St., will have a trivia night Queen of Peace meeting about women’s cycles Friday, Oct. 5, at 6:30 p.m. Fred Everett, director of Family Joan M. Jehl, St. St. Adalbert and standardizing monthly Participants can bring snacks to Life, Diocese of Fort Wayne- Charles Borromeo Notre Dame Michael S. Boits, 54, record keeping is being presented share and can wear a costume. South Bend; and Pat Miller, vocal Betty Lou Polman, 82, defender of religious freedom. Mary Louise Stellhorn, Little Flower Saturday, Oct. 6, from 10-11 a.m. $200 prize to table with the top Sacred Heart at St. Jude Parish in the Parish score. Other prizes, including one 93, Cathedral of Eugene R. Feagler, 78, Center Room C. Contact (260) for best Halloween costume, will Trivia Night planned the Immaculate South Bend St. Matthew Cathedral 494-6444 or at chartdaily365@ be awarded. Proceeds benefit the Fort Wayne — St. John the Conception Alice H. Dygulski, 93, Baptist Parish, 4500 Fairfield frontier.com. church building fund. Tickets St. Adalbert Warsaw are $10 or $100 for a table of 10. Ave., will have a trivia night James B. Erpelding, 87, Richard Svinarich, 50, Luncheon card party planned Call (574) 287-1700 to reserve a Saturday, Oct. 20, at 6 p.m. Most Precious Blood Marvin Martin Sacred Heart South Bend — The Altar Rosary table. Questions begin at 7 p.m. Tickets Kwiecinski, 81, Mario A. Galindo, 23, Society of St. Casimir Parish will are $100 per table, up to 10 St. Matthew Cathedral Yoder St. Hedwig plans Polish Festival people. Beverages available, cos- St. Patrick have a plate lunch and dessert Alfred E. Frauenfelder, card party in the parish annex at tume contest, cash prizes. Contact Elaine L. Winter, 84, South Bend —St. Hedwig will Lamberto Mickelini, 91, St. Aloysius 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 7. Tickets Emily VanFossen at (260) 745- Little Flower have a Polish Festival Sunday, St. Charles Borromeo are $5 from the parish office, Oct. 14, from noon to 4 p.m. at 7999 or [email protected] for Sister Jane Marie information. J. Gerald Levey, 79, 2505 W. Grace St. or by calling the Hedwig Memorial Center, Gene Alan Runser, 54, Osterholt, SP, 68, Saint Basilica of the Sacred (574) 243-9836. Gentlemen are 331 S. Scott St. A Polka Mass St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Mary-of-the-Woods invited. Please bring your own will be at 11 a.m. and continue Mass of healing offered Heart cards. with a piggy raffle, balloon art, Auburn — Immaculate games and a pastry booth. Polish Conception Church will offer a Catholic Business Network plans meeting fare will include kielbasa, chick- Mass of Healing and Anointing Fort Wayne — The Catholic en, noodles, sweet and sour cab- on Friday, Oct. 12, at noon. A Spaghetti dinner planned door. Tickets are $6 per adult and Business Network Group will bage, pierogi and golabki. Polka complimentary lunch will be South Bend — The Knights of $5 for seniors and children age meet Friday, Oct. 5, begin- music provided by Tim Deka provided after the Mass in the Columbus Council 5570, 5202 12 and under. All proceeds ben- ning with Mass at 7 a.m. Orchestra. parish hall. RSVP to Lisa Hess at Linden Ave., will have a spaghet- efit the Class of 2013. in the St. Mother Theodore [email protected] or (260) ti dinner Thursday, Oct. 11, from Guérin Chapel. Mass will Music Boosters host pancake breakfast 925-3930. 4-6 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults School ball and auction planned be followed in the Cathedral Fort Wayne — The Bishop and $2.50 for children 5-12. Wabash —The 21st annual St. Center by guest speaker Bob Dwenger High School Music Knights plan fish fry Proceeds will benefit St. Joseph Bernard School Ball and Auction Hartenstein from Redeemer Booster Pancake Breakfast will South Bend — The Knights of County Right to Life. will be held Saturday, Oct. 13, Radio and a Benedictine . be Saturday, Oct. 6, from 7-11 Columbus Council 5521, 61533 at Legacy Hall of the Honeywell Refreshments will be provided by a.m. in the Bishop Dwenger S. Ironwood Dr., will have a fish St. Anthony de Padua School eighth Center at 6 p.m. Dinner starts at Redeemer Radio. Cafeteria. Entertainment will be fry on Friday, Oct. 5, from 5-7 grade hosts annual spaghetti dinner 6:30 p.m. followed by the live provided by Bishop Dwenger p.m. Adults $8, children (5-12) $3. South Bend — St. Anthony de auction. Entertainment provided Rosary Society plans family rosary music students. Proceeds support Chicken strips for $8 and shrimp Padua Catholic School, located by the band Small Town. Cash Fort Wayne — The Most the Fine Arts of Bishop Dwenger for $8.50 will be available. at the corner of Ironwood and raffle tickets are also available for Precious Blood Parish Rosary High School. Jefferson Blvd., will have a spa- the drawing to be held that night. Society will have a rummage Knights plan Open House ghetti dinner Friday, Oct. 5, from Only 850 tickets will be sold for and bake sale Oct. 4-6, from 9 Memorial Service for the Unborn Fort Wayne — The Knights of 4:40-7:30 p.m. in the school gym, cash prizes of $5,000 and $1,000. a.m. to 5 p.m. in Mohr Hall. A Fort Wayne — The 20th annual Columbus Council 451, 601 featuring Papa Vino’s sauce, All proceeds provide scholarships family rosary will be Tuesday, Memorial Service for the Unborn Reed Rd., will have an open salad dressing and bread. Beer, and aid to the school. Call (260) Oct. 9, at 6 p.m. in the church, will be Sunday, Oct. 7, at 2 p.m. house Monday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m. wine, beverages and dessert will 563-5746 for reservations and/or 1515 Barthold St. Eucharistic at Catholic Cemetery, 3500 Lake Families are welcome to visit. also be available. Tickets may be raffle tickets. Adoration will be from 5-6 p.m. Ave. This non-denominational purchased in advance or at the 24 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC OctOber 7, 2012 Cardinal Francis George, ment industry, but also from other Bishop Rhoades said, “Our New Evangelization, which reminds archbishop of Chicago, sources whose radical secularism Sunday Visitor has been a shining us of her perennial mission of lead- attended the Mass of and relativism cannot tolerate the example of the lay faithful exercis- ing all people to the fullness of life thanksgiving and rededica- Church’s proclamation of objective ing their prophetic role through the and salvation through faith in Jesus tion at the Cathedral of the and universal truths and values.” media in service to evangelization Christ, and on the threshold of the Immaculate Conception on “The Church’s posture and and continues to seek new ways of Year of Faith, the Holy Father is Friday, Sept. 28. Earlier in attitude toward today’s culture and proclaiming the Gospel through tra- confident that Our Sunday Visitor the afternoon he was a fea- world, of course, cannot be merely ditional and new media.” will continue to respond with the defensive,” Bishop Rhoades said. In a letter conveying the con- same deep and zealous faith which tured symposium speaker “We are called to propose in a cre- gratulations of Pope Benedict has marked and inspired its efforts at the Our Sunday Visitor ative and dynamic way the truth of XVI on the 100th anniversary of these past 100 years.” centennial celebration. the Gospel, the word of God, as a Our Sunday Visitor, the Vatican Bishop Rhoades offered a special response to the yearning for truth, Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio blessing on the board members and meaning, and fulfillment that is in Bertone, wrote, “As the universal staff of Our Sunday Visitor at the the heart of every person.” Church engages in the work of the end of the Mass.

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Parish Monthly. In 1912, he began a new newspaper named Our Sunday OSV Visitor in Huntington. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CAMPUS VISIT DAY “The immediate context was to defend the Church from the virulently anti-Catholic periodical bishops and priests from across called The Menace, a hate-filled the United States and Archbishop publication that unleashed a wave Claudio Maria Celli, president of of anti-Catholic bigotry around the the Pontifical Council for Social country,” Bishop Rhoades said. Communications, concelebrated. “Our Sunday Visitor was a weekly “Today it is good to remember national newspaper that not only his extraordinary life and legacy, countered anti-Catholic lies and particularly his role as founder of attacks, but also educated the faith- Our Sunday Visitor, one of the larg- ful on the truths of the Catholic est Catholic publishing houses in the faith. The rest is history.” world,” Bishop Rhoades said as he Today Our Sunday Visitor con- reflected upon the life of Bishop Noll. tinues its mission in evangelization, Saturday, October 13 “His first 14 years as a priest “its mandate to spread the Gospel, MARK YOUR included ministry in a number of par- and its service to the truth. This VISIT FOR A DAY, ishes, where he had already become mission includes the defense of CALENDAR! known for his defense of the Catholic the faith. This aspect of the mis- LEARN FOR A LIFETIME. faith at a time of much anti-Catholic sion, prominent at the founding of bigotry,” Bishop Rhoades said. “He OSV during a time of widespread It’s not to late to join us for a Campus Visit Day on Saturday, October 13 at 9 a.m. had already begun his life’s work of anti-Catholic bigotry, cannot be You can still reserve your spot today at sf.edu/visit or 260-399-8000. explaining the truths of the Catholic neglected today,” Bishop Rhoades faith with clarity to Catholics and said. “Anti-Catholicism has rightly Protestants alike. He did so in been called ‘the last acceptable prej- 2701 Spring Street • Fort Wayne, IN 46808 preaching and in writing.” udice,’ and is seen today in the ani- 260-399-8000 • 800-729-4732 • sf.edu Then Father Noll was recognized mosity toward the Catholic Church nationally as a Catholic publicist from various sources, most crudely In its employment practices, selection of students and administration of all programs, the University of Saint Francis through the national magazine The perhaps in the influential entertain- maintains a policy of non-discrimination regarding age, race, gender, disability and national origin.

Your Faith & Girl Scouts

The new Girl Scouts My Promise, My Faith pin invites girls in grades K-12 to experience a faith journey through exploration of the Girl Scout Law and teachings from their faith. Adult volunteers partner with Catholic girls by guiding them through a personal faith journey and linking the national pin with the Catholic religious recognitions.

For more information, please contact: Teena Weathersby-Hampton Director of Mission Delivery 800.283.4812 ext. 132