Hartland Parish Celebrates 100

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Volume 79 | No. 17 http://observer.rockforddiocese.org FRIDAY APRIL 4, 2014 Be Reconciled Hartland Parish Celebrates 100 ... and a Come to Little More Confession BY AMANDA HUDSON April 9 News editor HARTLAND—“The an- O cial Appointments niversary was, technically, last year,” says Father Thomas The Rev. David R. Engbarth Doyle, parochial administrator — Pastor of Our Lady of Good at St. Patrick Parish, here. Counsel Parish, Aurora, to retire “We were originally hoping with the permission of Bishop to celebrate the anniversary David Malloy, effective Monday, April 7, 2014. last year … but we were wait- Given at the Chancery, ing to ﬁ nish the renovation of March 27, 2014. our basement before we did so. That became delayed.” Inside The basement is now complete, so Father Doyle and parishioners joined Bishop David Malloy in marking the 100th (Observer photo by Amanda Hudson) anniversary of their church A sign at St. Patrick Parish in Hartland stands beside the church in a yard that will be landscaped this spring. building during the 10:15 a.m. A new sidewalk runs next to the church, leading to a side door near a new elevator for accessibility. Continued on page 3

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Leading the Ladies Seasoned Observer, pg. 8 Ronald Bookland and George Lamoureux prepare Quick News to unveil a station at St. Rita Parish in Rockford, March 28. Old Stations Made New Rockford’s St. Rita Parish Refurbishes Stations (CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano via Reuters) Pope Francis hears confession from a man during a peniten- From Freeport’s St. Mary tial liturgy in St. Peter’s Basilica BY AMANDA HUDSON at the Vatican March 28. Pope News editor Francis later went to confession. ROCKFORD—St. Rita Parish, here, unveiled, This Issue blessed and celebrated its old-made-new Sta- tions of the Cross on March 28. Bishop Malloy ...... 2 Father John Evans, parochial administrator, Headliners ...... 3 and Father Timothy Barr, pastor of St. Mary Diocesan ...... 4, 9 Church in Freeport, led a comfortably-ﬁ lled Nation/World ...... 5-7 church in prayer as the purple cloths that covered Seasoned Observer ...... 8 the stations were removed, one by one, and the paintings incensed. Around the Diocese ...... 10-11 Almost two years ago, Kathleen Behrens, of- Faith Forum ...... 12 ﬁ ce manager at St. Rita, was sent to Freeport by Viewpoints ...... 13 Father David Peck, then the pastor at St. Rita (Observer photos by Amanda Hudson) Media/Arts ...... 14 Parish, to retrieve the painted stations. Father John Evans, parochial administrator of St. Rita Parish in Rockford, incenses a station For the Record ...... 14 Continued on page 4 that has just been unveiled during Stations of the Cross prayers, March 28. 2 FRIDAY APRIL 4, 2014 | The Observer

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Hartland Parish Celebrates 100 ... and a Little More From page 1 acts of faith that have preced- “Before” pictures ran Mass on March 30, followed by ed” this gathering. on a computer (left) to a reception. “We are like links in a chain,” show the stages of re- Saying he was “delighted he said, and to pass on the faith, modeling. In the “after” with the opportunity” to make “we have to be the strongest photo (right), Casey his first visit to this countryside links we can be. Porch, religious educa- church, Bishop Malloy called it “How many souls have made tion coordinator, stands a “particular pleasure” to come their way to heaven,” he asked, with youngsters in the to the 185-family parish for through the gifts and sacra- renovated basement. Sunday Mass. ments of St. Patrick Parish? Noting that the parish itself “How many people over 100 nection as Catholics, Bishop is more than 170 years old, the years have slipped into this Malloy concluded by asking bishop called it “a great re- church to be with the Lord, to parishioners to stay togeth- minder to us” to embrace the ask ... to give thanks ... to give er, with unity in faith and in “long view” of history. praise ... to put their heart in Christ, “standing together with As Catholics, “our horizon front of the Lord?” he contin- the pope, ... the bishop (and is eternity ... with Christ,” he ued. “We come here because your) pastor, standing together said, calling the congregation He is here.” with each other. ... This parish to think of the “100 years of Emphasizing their deep con- is a place of grace.” The bishop also dedicated and blessed the newly-renovated church basement. Some of the changes have made it easier for parish staff. Parishioner Matt Weidner (right), buildings and grounds manager It used to take four men to ar- for St. Patrick in Hartland, talks with Bishop David Malloy and Father range moveable walls to create Thomas Doyle, parochial administrator. Weidner volunteered his time rooms for religious education. and talents as general contractor for the basement renovations. Now, Casey Porch, religious education coordinator, can move them herself, said business manager and parish secretary Jeanine Nowakowski who shares a new basement office with Porch. New flooring, lights, ceiling,

(Observer photos by Amanda Hudson) walls, bathrooms and kitchen Students in religious education class listen to Casey Porch, religious make the bright space a wel- education coordinator, talk about the Stations of the Cross before the coming place. centennial Mass at St. Patrick Parish in Hartland, March 30. Before blessing the basement, Bishop Malloy called it “not just a place to gather,” but also A Brief History of St. Patrick Parish a “place where we take the faith Mass was said for the first time in McHenry County in the sum- and live it with each other.” He told parishioners that they mer of 1837 in Hartland, then called Donnelley’s Settlement. A could take pride as they follow Chicago priest had traveled to the settlement, guided on the in the steps of the families who trails by Andrew Donnelley’s brother-in-law. Over the next few came before, noting that after years, Mass was celebrated at intervals at various area homes, Bishop David Malloy stands before a painting made by St. Patrick pa- the 1937 fire that the “small and according to the diary of Bishop William J. Quarter, Chi- rishioner Theresa Malmgren. number of families at extraor- cago’s first bishop, Donnelley’s Settlement was one of the most dinary expense” came together project. He added that he hoped there important missions of the diocese. and rebuilt. All the parish support “is a would be “loads of spaghetti A pastor was assigned to Hartland in 1844, and a church was Current families were gener- great sign of health and vital- dinners” and other good events built in 1856. That church burned to the ground in 1913, and a ous with this newest debt-free ity,” Bishop Malloy said. to come. new church was constructed across the road, on higher ground and visible from a distance. It was dedicated by Rockford’s first bishop, Bishop Peter J. Muldoon, on Aug. 15, 1913. That church building was mostly gutted by a fire in 1941, but the exterior stood, Father Doyle says, noting that the building Divine Mercy Sunday cornerstone says “1913.” In 1941, the parish had only 15 families because many had lost their farms in the Great Depression and St. Bernadette Church moved to the city. In spite of those hardships, those families rallied, gave generously and rebuilt the church for $35,000. The 2400 Bell Ave. — Rockford small debt of $8,000 that remained was soon paid off. The new church was blessed by Bishop Edward F. Hoban in July 1942. April 27, 2014 Since then, St. Patrick Church has been remodeled several Schedule times, including in 1986 as the parish celebrated its Sesquicen- tennial. 1:30 p.m. Exposition of the — Compiled by Amanda Hudson Blessed Sacrament 1:45 p.m. Confession For Lent 2:45 p.m. Benediction and Chaplet of Divine Mercy What are you doing for Lent this year? 3:00 p.m. Mass at the hour of Mercy Anabel Lazcano and Blessing of the Divine St. Nicholas Parish, Aurora Mercy Image “In our family, we are not eating Reception follows Mass — Parish Hall tortillas or bread during Lent. It’s divine Mercy items will be available - some free; something that we decided to do some for donation (Image Prints, Holy Cards, Rosaries, together. I think it’s a good thing to Candles, Devotional Handbooks, and more.) do because we eat a lot of tortillas.” The 2014 Divine Mercy Parish Project is to perform deeds of mercy through prayer and donations in support of BETHLEHEM HOME, an orphanage in Jeremie, Haiti, started by Gigi Polycarpe (Father Pierre Polycarpe’s Tell us what you’re doing for Lent at sister). Tax Deductible Donations will be accepted for the orphanage. (A 501c3, Tax ID #90-0577617) (Observer photo by Lynne Conner) [email protected]. 4 FRIDAY APRIL 4, 2014 | The Observer

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Parishioners follow the unveiling and prayers of the Stations of the Cross from the pews at St. Rita Church. Old Stations Made New From page 1 when it was remodeled in The stations had been pur- The stations had been re- 1964-65 and were stored in the chased by the St. Mary’s Mar- moved from St. Mary Church rectory basement. ried Ladies Sodality for $600 from the ﬁ rm of Kurz and Al- lison in Chicago. That company built its reputation on large prints depicting the American Civil War, and the large size of these stations reﬂ ects that spe- cialty. The stations can be seen in

pictures taken when St. Mary (Observer photos by Amanda Hudson) Church was consecrated by Len Lassandro, of Madison, Wis., was the art conservator who restored Archbishop Patrick A. Feehan the stations after they had been stored since the 1960s in a basement of Chicago in 1895. The area at St. Mary Parish in Freeport. that is the Rockford Diocese blessing. Years ago, he had a hypodermic needle to squirt was still assigned to Chicago adhesive behind bubbled areas then. been called upon when the St. Mary rectory basement fl ood- to re-adhere them to the wood St. Rita Parish purchased the base. The initial work also in- stations from St. Mary Parish ed. A lack of funds then limited his work to stabilizing the two cluded fl attening the stations with proceeds from its Lent that had warped and removing Two of the people who attended the unveiling of the stations at St. fi sh fries. Donations from pa- most-damaged stations. Rita Parish take a close look at the fi rst station. This time around Lassandro impurities. rishioners covered restoration, “Most everything we fi nd — who mostly assists histori- mounting, framing and lighting. has bacteria and mold on it,” cal societies, universities and Highcrest Centre Len Lassandro, an art con- he said matter-of-factly, adding 1638 North Alpine Road servator from this area who libraries in this part of the Mid- that he also treated the fi bers of Rockford, IL 61107 now lives in Madison, Wis., west — had plenty to do before the canvases to “reinvigorate” did the restorations, and talked retouching could begin. For Phone: 815-398-4030 them. Fax: 815-398-8477 about the process to interested example, he used an ultrasonic Lassandro used oil paints for E-mail: parishioners at the March 28 vapor to clean the paintings and the retouching, mixing some of [email protected] them himself to get the right shade. A “very tough” lacquer www.vineyardbooksgifts.com seal that is scratch-resistant and www.vineyardchurchsupply.com provides UV protection com- Together...in Faith. pleted the process, although he anticipated returning soon to You’re Invited check each station and retouch to Celebrate any scuffs. He admired the new frames, with us! made by parishioner Michael Upchurch, and the lighting New store owners that helps make these old stations appear to be made for the 1984-built St. Rita Church. John & Kim Summers and They are, says Behrens as she quotes Father Peck, “the Jeff & Kathy Summers stained glass windows we have never had.” Invite you to a special day at the store in celebration of their Grand Opening Weekend Saturday, April 5, 9 AM to 5 PM

Vineyard Books & Gifts Open House Coupon Bring this coupon for 10% off in store Father Timothy Barr, pastor of St. purchases on April 5! 10% Mary Parish in Freeport, watches the blessing of a station. The Observer | FRIDAY APRIL 4, 2014 5

Nation/World Pope Speaks to Members of Groups Aiding Deaf and Blind Recognize Your Limits, Open Yourself to Light of Christ By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY—Only those who recognize their own limits can accept the great gift of salvation in Jesus Christ, which is why Catholics with disabilities are such important and powerful witnesses of faith, Pope Francis said. The pope met March 29 with close to 7,000 members, staff and volunteers of the Apostolic Movement for the Blind and the Little Mission for the Deaf. Among those at the meeting was Msgr. Glenn Nelson, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia for the Rockford Diocese. Msgr. Nelson is also president of the National Catholic Office of the Deaf and director of the Diocesan Deaf Aposto- late. “The encounter with Pope (CNS photo/Paul Haring) Francis was both touching and Pope Francis greets the crowd during an audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican March 29. Msgr. Glenn Nelson (far left), Vicar General and Mod- exciting,” Msgr. Nelson wrote erator of the Curia for the Rockford Diocese, attended the audience while participating in a conference in his roles as president of the National in an email from Rome Mon- Catholic Office of the Deaf and director of the Diocesan Deaf Apostolate. day. “It was a curious gather- ON THE COVER: Msgr. Glenn Nelson greets Pope Francis as he signs the words, “I love you.” ing to bring the deaf and the by solidarity in the church and sis, without the sacraments and to sign for them or no one will- blind together for one event. ... “Only one who in society,” he said. ing to make subtitles for them.” But the shared experience of with faith. They are unable to The key to being a trustwor- often times feeling left out or recognizes his own have a personal encounter with — The Observer contributed to thy, effective witness to Jesus, excluded from many common fragility, his own Christ because there is no one this story. he said, is first having had the activities enjoyed by most ev- limits, can construct eryone else was a thread that experience of meeting Jesus. joined all present together.” relationships that “A witness to the Gospel is Pope Francis, in the audi- are fraternal and one who has encountered Jesus ence, insisted it is “truly blas- Christ, who knows him or, bet- phemous” to believe that a marked by solidarity ter, feels known by him, rec- physical limitation or disabil- in the church and in ognized, respected, loved and forgiven. This encounter has ity is a punishment from God. society.” “Jesus radically refused that touched him deeply, has filled him with new joy and given his way of thinking,” he said. — Pope Francis “The person who is sick or life new meaning,” the pope has a disability, precisely be- counter with others, with the said. cause of his or her fragility and community,” Pope Francis said. Discussing the story from limits, can become a witness “Only one who recognizes the Gospel of St. John about of the encounter: the encoun- his own fragility, his own lim- the man born blind — the same ter with Christ who opens one its, can construct relationships Gospel story read at Masses Become a Catholic Order of Foresters to life and to faith; and the en- that are fraternal and marked around the world March 30 — Pope Francis said the man be- field representative and, In Rome, Msgr. 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Pope Francis that too many 14-019-05 RFO 04/14 He is a priest who is both physically deaf and blind but who parishes have, in effect, closed never tires of preaching the Gospel message of God’s saving their doors to Catholics who are deaf because they make no A Catholic Fraternal Benefit Life Insurance Society Since 1883 love to a world that is filled with us who are hearing and sight- 355 Shuman Boulevard, PO Box 3012 ed, but who may not see as clearly or hear as distinctly as we provision for sign language or Naperville, IL 60566-7012 • www.catholicforester.org Toll-free: 800-552-0145 • TTY: 800-617-4176 should! other forms of assistance. — Msgr. Glenn Nelson Too often, he said, those who To request more information visit www.catholicforester.org are deaf are “without cateche- 6 FRIDAY APRIL 4, 2014 | T he Observer

Nation / World News in Brief Mudslide Takes Couple’s Home, Mandate cases prompt rallies outside court as oral arguments take place But They Worry About Others WASHINGTON (CNS)—The snowy, wet concrete and throng of reporters didn’t stop Father Frank Pavone and the Rev. Patrick Ma- By jean parietti honey from kneeling down and Catholic News Service praying in front of the Supreme Court the morning of March 25. ARLINGTON, Wash. The snow began around 8 a.m., (CNS)—On a sunny Saturday but it had little effect on the hun- morning, Ron and Gail Thomp- dreds who rallied outside the Su- son headed off to Costco for a preme Court in response to the shopping trip with Gail’s el- justices hearing oral arguments derly mother. It was the last (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn) A woman leads a chant in front of in the Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby time they would see their home the U.S. Supreme Court in Wash- Stores, Inc. and Conestoga along the Stillaguamish River. ington against the federal gov- Wood Specialties Corp. v. Se- Had they left 10 minutes lat- ernment’s contraceptive man- belius cases. The two key rallies er, the Immaculate Conception date March 25. stood on opposing sides. The parishioners would have been crowd advocating for free choice caught in the massive March 22 in contraceptive use was nearly triple in size to its opponents. The mudslide in Oso that buried their (CNS photo/Rick Wilking, Reuters) debate is over the Affordable Care Act of 2010 and its mandate that home, destroyed their neighbor- Workers search the debris that flowed across Highway 530 in the mud- employers provide its workers health care that covers contracep- hood and killed at least 24. slide near Oso, Wash., as rescue efforts continued March 26. tives, sterilization and some abortion-inducing drugs. The owners Fire and rescue officials said of Hobby Lobby and Conestoga Wood Specialties sued over the the official death toll was 16, ter in Arlington “to sit with Joan Kastning, a parishioner at mandate, claiming they should be allowed a religious rights-based but they located another eight the neighbors” awaiting word St. John Vianney in Darrington, exemption from having to provide the contraceptive coverage. bodies they have had difficulty on their missing loved ones. a mission of Immaculate Concep- recovering because of the threat “Ron’s been doing the same tion, said she and her husband also British government bans burning of flash floods. As of March 27, thing,” he said. escaped being hit by the slide. of fetuses to heat hospitals AP reported that the number of The shelter at Post Middle They were meeting friends MANCHESTER, England (CNS)—The British government has those still missing had dropped School is located behind Im- at St. John Vianney to carpool imposed an immediate ban on the incineration of miscarried and to 90 from 176. maculate Conception Church, to a birthday party south of Se- aborted babies after journalists found cases of hospitals burning Although the Thompsons’ where the Thompsons have attle. But Joan wanted to put fetuses to generate heat. Dr. Dan Poulter, parliamentary under- possessions are gone and they’ve been parishioners since the ear- something in the mail and ran secretary of state for health, issued a March 24 statement that the been told insurance won’t cover ly 1970s. Deacon O’Loane and about seven minutes late. Their burning of fetuses had been instantly prohibited following revela- the loss of their home, the cou- his wife, Rodi, who joined the carpool then headed west on tions by a team of investigative reporters working for the Chan- ple is thinking of others. parish a year or two earlier, live state Route 530. nel 4 television program “Dispatches.” The journalists used the “That’s the amazing thing three miles downstream from As they neared the Oso area, Freedom of Information Act 2000 to make National Health Ser- about Gail — she’s more con- the slide and had to evacuate they saw about 10 vehicles vice trusts reveal how they had disposed of fetal remains in recent cerned about neighbors who their home the night of March stopped in front of them, and years. They discovered that thousands of aborted and miscarried have lost family members than 22 as a precaution in case the debris covering the highway babies had been burned as clinical waste with some incinerated in what she has lost,” said Deacon mud dam broke. beyond that. on-site “waste-to-energy” plants generating power to heat the hos- Phil O’Loane, a longtime parish- The two couples are “very “We missed the slide by three pitals. “This practice is totally unacceptable,” announced Poulter, ioner of Immaculate Concep- good friends,” Deacon O’Loane minutes,” Joan Kastning said. who worked in hospital obstetrics and gynecology before he be- tion in Arlington, where Gail told Northwest Catholic, the “We were spared this time.” came a politician. He said in his statement that Dame Sally Davies, Thompson has been the parish magazine of the Seattle Arch- Catholic Community Ser- England’s chief medical officer, has also written to the Human Tis- secretary since about 1984. diocese. “They are probably vices of Western Washington sue Authority, the regulatory body, to ensure “that there is clear After staying in nearby Dar- two of the most cheerful peo- has 40 staff that can provide guidance on this issue.” rington one night after the ple,” he added, despite a series case management services as Philippine cardinal praises both slide, Gail Thompson told Dea- of work-related accidents that secondary providers if needed, sides in peace deal for ‘wisdom’ con O’Loane that she needed have left Ron unable to work said Will Rice, the agency’s re- MANILA, Philippines (CNS)—The Philippines’ newest cardinal to go to the emergency shel- for the last six or seven years. gional chief of operations. was among 1,000 guests who witnessed the peace agreement between the government and the country’s largest Muslim rebel group. Cotabato Cardinal Orlando Quevedo’s archdiocese in the Pope and Obama Discuss Issues southern island of Mindanao includes the main administrative VATICAN CITY (CNS)— Barack Obama at the Vatican jection presumably referred to camp for the rebels of the Moro In their first encounter, Pope March 27 for a discussion that the contraception mandate in Islamic Liberation Front. A num- Francis received U.S. President touched on several areas of the new health care law, which ber of ranking members of the tension between the Catholic has become a major source of front attended Oblate-run Notre Church and the White House, conflict between the adminis- Dame University, where the car- including religious freedom tration and the church. dinal served as president. They and medical ethics. According to the Vatican have noted his long-standing During an unusually long statement, Pope Francis and (CNS photo/Keith Bangcoco, Reuters) empathy and understanding of 50-minute meeting, the two Obama also had an “exchange A Moro woman holds a flag ofthe plight of the Muslims. Cardi- leaders discussed “questions of views on some current in- the Moro Islamic Liberation Front nal Quevedo told reporters on of particular relevance for the ternational themes, and it was during a gathering in Pikit, Philip- the sidelines March 27 that he church in (the U.S.), such as the hoped that in areas of conflict, pines, March 27. admired the determination of ne- exercise of the rights to reli- there would be respect for hu- gotiators for the rebels and the gious freedom, life and consci- manitarian and international (CNS photo/Gabriel Bouys, pool via Reuters) government and “also their wisdom because the Bangsamoro has entious objection as well as the law and a negotiated solution finally achieved their own fundamental aspiration for self-determi- Pope Francis walks with U.S. issue of immigration reform,” President Barack Obama during between the parties involved.” nation.” In a speech, Al Haj Murad Ebrahim, chairman of the Moro the Vatican said in a statement. In September, Pope Francis Islamic Liberation Front, said it finally restored the identity, powers a private audience at the Vatican The mentions of religious March 27. launched a high-profile cam- and resources of all residents of Muslim-majority Mindanao. freedom and conscientious ob- paign against Obama’s propos- al for military strikes to punish the government of President Weekdaysabout Top o’ the Morning with Bishop Malloy Bashar Assad for its presumed 6:58 a.m. Live on WREX-TV, Channel 13 in Rockford. use of chemical weapons. The on WREX-TV Listen anytime to archived broadcasts at http://observer.rockforddiocese.org. 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Mondaysabout lution,” and a few days later led Catholic Forum with Bishop Malloy a prayer vigil for peace in Syria 10:05 a.m. Live on WROK Radio, 1440 AM in Rockford and on the Web. For live streaming audio on the Web, go to http://observer.rockforddiocese.org, click on Bishop Malloy and then click on Catholic Forum. that drew some 100,000 people on WROK-AM to St. Peter’s Square. T he Observer | FRIDAY APRIL 4, 2014 7

Nation / World To Some Israeli Christians — News in Brief Pope confirms heads of Vatican curial agency Army Service VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Pope Francis confirmed the head of the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life and named among its new members Australian A Way to Fit In Cardinal George Pell, Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet and Arch- bishop Joseph W. Tobin of Indianapolis. The Vatican announced By Judith Sudilovsky 18 months. March 29 that the pope confirmed Brazilian Cardinal Joao Braz Catholic News Service Although de Aviz as prefect of the congregation, the Vatican office that they are a oversees the world’s religious orders. The new members include NAZARETH ILLIT, Israel small part of Cardinals Norberto Rivera Carrera of Mexico City; Luis Tagle of —At the end of a recent unof- the 120,000 Manila; Bishop John Corriveau of Nelson, British Columbia; and ficial pre-induction briefing for C h r i s t i a n s Bishop Kieran O’Reilly of Killaloe, Ireland. Pope Francis also reap- about 30 young men prepar- who live in (CNS photo/Debbie Hill) pointed 11 members to another five-year term, including Cardinals ing to join the Israeli army, northern Is- Jennifer Jozel, 17, a Catholic who will join the Israeli Francis E. George of Chicago; Wilfrid F. Napier of Durban, South the participants stood and, led rael, IDF of- air force in September, holds a candle inside the Dor- Africa; Sean P. O’Malley of Boston and Jesuit Father Adolfo Nico- by Greek Orthodox Father Ga- ficials called mition of the Virgin Church in Israeli. las, superior general of the Jesuits worldwide. briel Nadaf, recited the Our the forum’s Father in Arabic with hands impact “astounding.” outstretched. They finished by While Jewish men and wom- making the sign of the cross. en and Druze men from the “You are not going to shoot,” age of 18 are required to serve said Father Nadaf, the spiritual in the military, Christians and GOLDEN FRONTIER leader of the year-and-a-half- Muslims have been exempt. Sponsored by Catholic Shrine Pilgrimage old Israeli Christian Recruit- Historically, Christian Ar- ment Forum, whose 18-year- abs have viewed themselves as old son, Jubran, was among the part of the Palestinian people new recruits. and considered service in the — Featured Trip — Father Nadaf reminded them army as unthinkable, although of the fate of Syrian Christians, individual Christians have vol- HOLY LANDS WITH FATHER DON WOLFORD, some of whom have been kid- unteered to serve on their own. SHELBYVILLE, ILL. — Ten-day tour of the holiest of napped and killed. The forum was established to Shrines including Bethlehem, Cana, Tiberias, Nazareth, “You are going to protect. help Christians better integrate and Jerusalem. Fully escorted Christian Holy Land guide You do not go to attack but to into Israeli society and to seek throughout trip with our priest chaplain as we trace the defend. The Messiah said not equal treatment and opportuni- footsteps of Christ from Nazareth to Jerusalem, walk the to kill, he did not say don’t de- ties in a country where army fend. We have to defend our service is key to accessing cer- Via Dolorosa, and visit Bethlehem. Includes round trip Holy Land,” the priest said. tain jobs and promotions, bet- air (including $350 air fuel surcharge allowance) with The young men represent an ter mortgage terms and educa- departures from Chicago, Kansas City, St. Louis and increasing number of young Is- tional opportunities. Indianapolis. Includes three meals daily (except three raeli Christians who are decid- “People say we are Arab lunches), hotels, local guides, coach transportation and ing to voluntarily join the Is- but we believe we are Ara- raeli military, explained Capt. bic speaking Christians,” said Father Don Wolford fully escorted throughout Holy Lands. Shadi Haloul, 38, the forum’s Samer Jozel, 39, of the Melkite NOVEMBER 10 TO 19, 2014 PRICED AT $3,588 spokesman, a Maronite Catho- Catholic village of Mi’ilyah lic and reservist in the Israeli in Galilee, who served in the CLIP AND MAIL FOR MORE INFORMATION Defense Forces. army. Forum officials said about 84 “This is the right thing to do,” 2014 - 2015 Trips Christians joined the army in said Jozel’s 17-year-old daugh- o the last half of 2013, the same ter, Jennifer, who in September Russian Waterway — 12 days July, 2014, ...... From $4,308 number that joined in the prior will join the air force. o Alaska Inside Passage Cruise — 7 days in August, 2014 ...... 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From $3,496 Following a diocesan inves- Marx, presi- o Sorrento, Isle of Capri, Amalfi Coast — 9 days in April, 2015 ...... $2,788 tigation, the Vatican’s Con- dent of the (CNS photo/Alessia Giuliani, o Hawaii Cruise — 8 days in May, 2015 ...... gregation for Bishops studied Catholic Press Photo) bishops’ con- From $3,098 audit findings and accepted the Former Bishop ference, said o Ireland — 10 days in September, 2015 ...... $2,848 resignation of Bishop Franz- Tebartz-van Elst the resigna- Peter Tebartz-van Elst of Lim- tion would o PLEASE SEND BROCHURE ABOUT THE TRIP(S) I HAVE MARKED ABOVE burg. “end a period of uncertainty” in — All trips include round trip air from Chicago O’Hare — Auxiliary Bishop Manfred the Limburg Diocese. 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Illinois St. • Swansea, Illinois 62226 r the bishop’s offer to resign its way to ensuring greater d “given that a situation exists in transparency and increasing its Email: [email protected] l www.goldenfrontier.org the Diocese of Limburg which credibility again,” he added. 8 FRIDAY APRIL 4, 2014 | The Observer seasoned D estination observer CWL Members Make Board Jobs Easy Leading the Ladies By Amanda Hudson “The board members inspire each other,” News Editor Hutt says. “Every meeting I attended was up- rom the very first year sit- lifting in some way. Every meeting, I feel, is ting on the board, I have a prayer where we focus on what we can do “ totally enjoyed this group of to make the world a little better for someone ladies,” says Martha Hutt. else.” (CNS photo/ Doug Weller, The Register) Hutt was speaking as Tumilowicz has served on a number of past co-presidentF of the Catholic Women’s community service boards and, like Hutt, is League, a post she held from 2010-11. in awe of the lack of CWL members who St. Fidelis Church The opening prayer of the 24-member want “to stand out, to get credit, to look Victoria, Kan. board captivated her. good. You don’t have anything like that here. “To be able to call on God to inspire us We have a lot of workers.” Destination: Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger of Salina, during our meetings,” she says, “and to end She identifies her own presidential Kan., received the news from the Vatican in early March with some type of prayer of Thanksgiving “strong suit” simply as “I like to organize that it had granted the diocese’s application to have St. — this was a huge difference from all the things. You orchestrate others to do what Fidelis designated a minor basilica. It’s dedication as a community you your- basilica will be June 7. volunteering I self can’t do. Masses are 5 p.m., Saturdays; 10 a.m., Sunday; 6:45 had done. This Every part has a.m., Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 7 p.m., Monday and drew me in a purpose. I Wednesday. right away.” reach out and Patti Tumilo- Why to go: Visiting a basilica can provide Catholics with look for talents a plenary indulgence — remission of the temporal punish- wicz followed in others, and ment a person is due for sins that have been forgiven. in Hutt’s foot- delegate.” steps as presi- When those The historic church’s 141-foot twin towers are easily seen dent, presently on the CWL from nearby Interstate 70, and about 16,000 people visit (Photos provided) serving in that board say it each year. The Romanesque structure is 220 feet long, position. She In their mardi gras hats are the women who worked with luncheon 110 feet wide at the transepts, 75 feet tall and seats 1,100. reservations for the Pre-Lent luncheon at Holy Family Parish last they’ll do a At the time of its dedication in 1911, it was considered laughs as she month. From left are Jan Erickson, Martha Hutt and Sue Custer. particular task, the largest church in the state. Colored-glass windows recalls a short AT TOP: Women working in the kitchen at the Pre-Lent luncheon she adds, they made in Munich were installed in 1916, and stations of conversation are (from left) Patti Tumilowicz, Jacque Bolger, Charlene Tomenillie, do it. Mary Jo Keffer and Lorraine White. the cross were imported from Austria in 1917. The cost to with Bishop The group, David Malloy build the church and furnish it totaled more than $95,000. Hutt says, “works well together … (and we Democratic presidential candidate William Jennings Bry- where she expressed some concern at being have) many members who don’t help with asked to serve as president of the group for an dubbed it the “Cathedral of the Plains” when he visited the good works, but they are good members in 1912. an unusual third year. with giving, (and there is) a Christian feeling The building was placed on the National Register of His- The bishop, she said, cocked his head, throughout.” toric Places in 1971. Since 1994, the parish has spent looked her in the eye and said, “And that Tumilowicz says it takes a while for a new would be bad because …?” nearly $1 million on restoration, repairs and mechanical president to become familiar with a group. and physical updates. Tumilowicz had no answer for him. At A new president, “doesn’t want to come in It is also among the “8 Wonders of Kansas,” so named dur- that moment, she says, she realized “there’s and change everything,” she says, but “every ing a ceremony at the Capitol in Topeka in January 2008. really not a down side to it … We meet once president sets the tone a little bit. Without a month (and) no matter what’s going on, I making it sound like a perfect world, (CWL) Ammenities: Guided tours are available for people who feel good. I’m inspired.” Continued on page 16 call the parish office several days ahead of time. (Grand) Kid friendly: Absolutely. D estination: Rome Info: Address: St. Fidelis Church, 601 10th St., Victoria, The Observer Destinations will be heading to Rome to cover the April 27 KS 67671. Phone: 785/735-2777 Web: http://www. canonizations of Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII. Look for stories stfidelischurch.com/. from Italy later this month at http://theobserverdestinations.blogspot. — By Doug Weller, Catholic News Service com/ and in the May 2 issue of The Observer. Send Destination ideas to [email protected].

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Diocesan Good for You Be Reconciled Teacher honored: On March 18, Dr. Richard Holinger, an ac- complished author and English teacher at Marmion Academy, ‘His mercy endures was presented with the Father Al- cuin Deck Distinguished Service forever.’ Award for the second semester Psalm 118 of the 2013-2014 academic year. This award is presented to an individual Come to in recognition of outstand- ing contribu- tion and faith- Confession ful service to Marmion Academy and in gratitude for April 9 Holinger exemplifying a spirit of charity and dedication as a member of the Marmion faculty and staff. For confession times and locations call 815/399-4300 or go to Holinger has been a member of http://bereconciled.rockforddiocese.org or http://reconciliate.rockforddiocese.org the faculty of Marmion Academy since 1979 and has been a main- stay of the English Department. He has been published widely in poetry, ﬁ ction, essays and reviews. In addition to writing a LET OUR FAMILY HELP bimonthly column in recent years for the Kane County Chronicle, he GROW YOUR FAMILY facilitates two writing workshops at local libraries. His writing has won him several nominations for awards by nationally recognized organizations, and he has men- tored Marmion students for over three decades with his insights and literary expertise. Freethrow champ: Julia Kav- car, 14, of Holy Angels School, Aurora, was the girls champion in the KC Free Throw R e g i o n a l Championship held at Bene- dictine Univer- Kavcar sity on March 18. Other area winners were Joey Paul, second place, 10-year-old boys; Sam Lill- witz, third place, 9-year-old boys; and Jonas Cebulski, third place, 13-year-old boys. Kavcar will compete in the State Champion- ship to be held on April 13, in Cha- tham, with an eye towards moving on to the international level. Spanish honor students: Mar- ian Central Catholic High School, Woodstock, added 46 members into its Los Reyes Católicos (The Catholic Kings) chapter of the So- ciedad Honoraria Hispánica on March 11. The candle ceremony was lead by society ofﬁ cers in Spanish. Long-term members were honored for their continued study. After the induction, every- Because there is nothing more blessed than a new life one shared authentic foods. New members are Abigail Adams, Johnalie Almaria, Justine Arejo- Here for generations of Rockford area la, Ethan Buck, Lauren Caselton, families, OSF Saint Anthony Medical Norah Cetera, Gavin Dineen, Ali- son Dobbins, Luke Dowell, Rachel Center offers an unparalleled level of care Giustino, Haley Hartmann, Alay- and support. That means a great birth na Herbst, Lydia Herbst, Jake Hig- experience for you and your baby. gins, Harper Holyoak, Julianna Ig- nacio, Monica Juarez, Alexandra Kaufmann, Sean Keisling, Hunter www.osfsaintanthony.org OB-GYN – Garrett Lane 6030 Garrett Lane, Rockford, 815-226-1172 Continued on page 14 10 FRIDAY APRIL 4, 2014 | The Observer

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Elgin Deanery Send Info Now for Summer Save the Date In 1997, St. Patrick School in St. Parishes, schools and organi- Charles started its “Alumni Hall zations: Send summer event of Fame.” Every year since then, information to The Observer no at the school Mass on St. Patrick’s later than April 10 to be included Day, a graduate is honored as in our special list in the April 25 issue. Send information about your Alumnus of the Year and joins festivals, picnics, golf dates, and the Hall Of Fame. This year’s any other events through Labor honoree was Mrs. May Danielsen. Day. For each event, tell us the When St. Patrick School opened date(s), sponsor (parish, school or on Jan. 6, 1930, she enrolled as organization), town, event type (or name), time(s), location of the event an eighth-grade student and including street address and town graduated in June, as a member (this is especially important if the of the first graduating class. At event is not at your parish or school), the Mass, she asked students, cost (if any) and a contact phone faculty and parents to remember number or website (especially if three things: Keep your religion, people need to reserve seats or buy tickets in advance). Use our respect your elders, and be online event form at http://observer. involved. Mrs. Danielsen holds her rockforddiocese.org/observerform. (Photos provided) graduation photo (detail shown php?page=eventsandnews or mail in inset) with the Positive People information. (See box, left.) St. Patrick School Honors Group, including Joseph Battisto, Graduate in Hall of Fame principal (back left) and Sister Liz Clip and Save Ryan, vice principal (back right). DIOCESE Divine Mercy novena: For nine days, beginning on Good Friday, What’s Up For more events, visit the calendar page at www.rockforddiocese.org. April 18, parishes throughout the diocese will be praying the Divine Mercy novena. The prayers will lead Mon April 7 Wed April 9 Submit Online: Parish, school and organization publicists may to special prayers on Divine Mercy send news and photos using interactive forms at http://observer. Sunday, April 27. Check your local Deadline for April 18 What’s Up rockforddiocese.org/contact-us. Click on Submit Events and News. bulletin for times at your parish. AURORA (You may attach one picture per form.) Prayers for military: 2 p.m.; Holy (For events April 21-27) Submit by Mail: Send to The Observer, P.O. Box 7044, Rockford, Angels Parish Chapel, 180 S. AURORA Russell Ave. Divine Mercy chaplet IL 61125. Going on Now Pizza fundraiser: 5-7:30 p.m.; and rosary. Sponsor: Knights of Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center, St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish, 201 SOUTH BELOIT Columbus. 732 Prairie St. Proceeds for Our Thu April 10 Buckbee St. Also homemade baked Textile collection: St. Peter School parking lot, 320 Elmwood. Iconography workshop: 9 a.m.- Lady of Good Counsel Society goods, including pierogi. Proceeds The school is collecting torn, worn 5 p.m.; St. George Byzantine of St. Vincent de Paul. Pizza, AURORA for parish. Info: 815/965-3913. out, stained old clothing and other Catholic Church, 720 Rural St. pasta and more; 50/50 raffles. “Explore” day: 8-10:30 a.m.; Iconographer Phil Zimmerman SOMONAUK textiles, as well as bagged stuffed Tickets at the door. Cost: $20 Rosary High School, 901 N. will teach the icon Christ the Edgelawn Dr. For seventh-grade Garage sale: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. April toys, pillows, and shoes. Drop them family; $6 adults; $4 children; 11, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. April 12; St. John off during school hours before or on Bridegroom. Supplies provided. girls. Info: Meg Olsen, molsen@ free children 3 and younger. Info: the Baptist Parish Hall, 135 W. April 24, when a truck will collect the Space is limited. Cost: $300. Info: rosaryhs.com, 630/896-0831, ext. Alicia Litrenta, 630/851-1100; LaSalle St. items. Proceeds for the school based 630/851-4002. 12; http://rosaryhs.com/explore. www.ourladyofgoodcounsel.net, on pounds of textiles collected. ROCKFORD [email protected]. CRYSTAL LAKE SYCAMORE Flea market: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; St. “Black Madonna”: 8:30 a.m.- “Faustina”: 7 p.m., St. Elizabeth Mary Parish, 322 Waterman St. 7:30 p.m.; Holy Family Parish, DEKALB Ann Seton, 1023 McHenry Ave. Save the Date “Faustina”: 6:30 p.m., St. Mary Proceeds for youth mission trip. 4401 Highcrest Road. Replica of Live performance. Cost: in ad- Parish, 329 Pine St. Live multi- Our Lady of Czestochowa (the vance — $10 adults; $5 children April 15 “Black Madonna”) icon. 8:30 a.m. media drama for ages 12 and 12 and younger; at door — add $5. Sat April 12 AURORA Mass; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Exposition older. Cost: $10 per person; Info: 815/459-3033. Parents’ coffee: 9-11 a.m.; Rosary $45 immediate family of 5 or High School, 901 N. Edgelawn Dr. of the Blessed Sacrament; 5:30 MCHENRY p.m. Mass; 7:30 p.m. prayer and more. Info: 815/758-5432; ROCKFORD For parents interested in learning Bake sale: 1-6:30 p.m. (also 8:30 recessional. Info: www.hli.org/ [email protected], www. CWL open house: 3-6 p.m.; 3423 about Rosary’s education for a.m.-1:30 p.m. April 13); Church of oceantoocean Burlwood Dr. Wine, cheese, coffee their daughters. Info: Meg Olsen, stmarydekalb.org. Holy Apostles, 5211 W. Bull Valley and desserts. Hostess: Artist Lisa 630/896-0831, ext. 12, molsen@ Road. Sponsor: Church of Holy Frost; art available for sale. Cost: rosaryhs.com. Apostles Ladies Organization. free to Catholic Women’s League Baked goods, candies, Easter ST. MARY CHURCH members; $10 guests. April 24 123 S. COUNTY LINE ROAD baskets, crafts and more. Info: FREEPORT 815/385-5673. Blood drive: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; Aquin MAPLE PARK, IL 60151 Central Catholic Junior-Senior High Fri April 11 ROCKFORD School, 1419 S. Galena Ave. Walk- Our Lent Reconciliation Service will be held on ACIES and Mass: 9:30 a.m. ins or appointments welcome. Info: AURORA registration; Cathedral of St. Peter, 815/235-3154, ext. 230. Palm Sunday, April 13th at 2:00 P.M. “Guys and Dolls”: 7:30 p.m. 1243 N. Church St. 10 a.m. rosary (also 7:30 p.m. April 12, 2 p.m. and consecration to Mary; 11 a.m. April 25 April 13); Marmion Academy, 1000 Mass with Bishop David Malloy. Lent ELGIN All Catholics are welcome to participate. Butterfield Road. Performed by lunch follows. Info: 815/633-7537. Domestic abuse workshop: 8 Marmion and Rosary High School a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Second Baptist Maple Park is about ten miles east of DeKalb students. Cost: $10. Info: www. STERLING Church, 1280 Summit St. Sponsor: marmion.org, click on calendar. Passion play: 7 p.m. (also 3 p.m. 16th Judicial Circuit Family and about fifteen miles west of St. Charles. April 13, 5 p.m. April 18); Sterling Violence Coordinating Council ROCKFORD High School, 1608 Fourth Ave. Faith Community Committee. Topic: — Several priests will be available for confession. — Easter basket sale: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Performers from area parishes and Forgiveness. Info: Kim Schellin- (also 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 13-14); schools. Free; donations accepted. Rog, 847/742-4088, ext. 112; [email protected]. Catholics use this sacrament to April 26 help them prepare to celebrate Watch ‘Catholic Mass’ ROCKFORD the death and Resurrection of Gift of Self: 10:30 a.m.-8:45 p.m.; Holy Family Parish, 4401 Highcrest our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ Sundays at 6:30 a.m. on WREX-TV, Road. Marriage preparation for and to help them prepare for Channel 13 in Rockford engaged couples, including Church His future coming in glory. or you can watch on the Web at teaching on sexuality and family http://observer.rockforddiocese.org. planning. Sponsor: Diocesan Life and Family Evangelization Office. 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Around the Diocese Sterling Elgin Deanery Save the Date Deanery April 27 ROCKFORD Mother-daughter tea: 1-4 p.m.; Bishop Lane Retreat Center youth building, 7708 E. McGregor Road. For mothers and daughters 10- 12, to talk about changes in young women’s lives. Info: 815/965-5011; [email protected]. April 28 OREGON Parent training: 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center, 1834 S. Illinois Rte. 2. Topic: “Bullying Prevention – Everyone’s Responsibility – What Parents Can Do.” For parents and caregivers of special needs children. Light meal; child care available. Register by April (Observer photo by Margarita Mendoza) 15. Info: 866/436-7842, ext. 107. Christ Renews His Parish is an annual retreat for women in St. Thomas More Parish in Elgin. Small groups April 29 (Photos provided) continue to meet weekly after completion of the retreat weekend. During the breakfast welcome, volun- FREEPORT teers greeting retreatants are Karen Davis-Flannery, Lynn Sprangers, Susan Ganey, Peggy Meeneghan, Mary Kirmse, Natalie Picasso and Joyce Whitchurch. Annual Spring Luncheon: 11 a.m. - She Knows How 1 p.m.; St. Thomas Aquinas Church, To Spell It and She 1400 Kiwanis Dr. Dine-in and carry- McHenry Deanery out. Handicap accessible. Proceeds Knows Where It’s At benefit Presence St. Joseph/St. Audrey Melton (above), an Vincent campus. Cost: $8. Info: Marlene King, 815/232-3804. eighth- grader at St. Andrew School in Rock Falls, was this year’s winner of the Whiteside Elsewhere County Regional Spelling Bee, held Feb. 24. She was the al- April 8 ternate from her school and CHICAGO learned at noon that she would Vatican II talk: 6:30 p.m.; St. be competing in the regional Xavier University Warde Academic bee at 6:30 p.m. She is shown Center, 3700 W. 103rd St. Speaker: after correctly spelling ”contig- Cardinal Francis George. Topic: “Vatican II and Its Consequences, uous” and winning the bee. She Intended and Otherwise.” Free. Info: received an all-expense-paid 773/298-3900; Margaret Schroeder, trip to National Harbor, Md., just [email protected]. south of Washington, D.C., to compete in the Scripps National April 24 Spelling Bee in late May. She CLINTON, IOWA was also first in the school Ge- Social Justice film fest: 6:30 p.m., The Canticle, 841 13th Ave. North. ography Bee. Film: “No Impact Man.” Sponsor: Clinton Franciscans. Free. Info: And So Do They www.clintonfranciscans.com. Jacob Terveer (Photo provided) (left) was first in On March 11, Father Godwin N. Asuquo, pastor of St. Patrick Parish, McHenry, was the “mystery reader, for Lent Events the St. Andrew Linda Fisher’s first grade class at Montini Primary School in McHenry. Father Godwin read the book, “Anansi School Spelling and the Moss-Covered Rock,” to the students. See Lent missions, events, Bee. He was dinners and stations in the Feb. also second in 28, March 7, 14, 21 and 28 issues. the Geography Bee. Don’t miss this spellbinding Live Performance of: Photo Tips Submitted photos must be in focus or we will not be able Faustina: to use them. Identify people in Jordan Johnson photos from left to right using (right) was third Messenger of Divine Mercy first and last names. in the Spelling When submitting electronic Bee. By St. Luke Productions images: n Send the original .jpg format from the camera with a dpi Thursday, April 10 @ 7pm of 72. For best reproduction please send uncropped, full Bella Trancoso St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church size photos. (left) was n Do not embed them in Word second in the 1023 McHenry Ave. or any other word processing Geography Bee. Adults $10 Crystal Lake, IL 60014 program. Send separate .jpg Kids 12 & under: $5 attachments. (Add $5 at the door) Call for tickets: (815) 459-3033 The Observer ... Linking the faithful in the Rockford Diocese. Subscribe by phone at 815/399-4300, ext. 383 In print and digital editions, or online at either or both for just $28 per year. http://observer.rockforddiocese.org. 12 FRIDAY APRIL 4, 2014 | The Observer

Faith Forum

Teaching Moment ‘Welcome Them into the Light of Your Face’ by Bishop Emeritus Thomas G. Doran There is a story told of a emphasis in the story, on how we cooperate with God, is placed preacher who is greeting mem- Liturgy of the Church on practical obedience and doing God’s will. Obey means to lis- bers leaving the service. One by Father John ten. For the miracle, there are three commands and each of them person is finding it hard to sup- Slampak, STL is obeyed to the letter. [email protected] press a yawn as he says, “See Member of the “Take away the stone ... so they took away the stone.” Jesus you next Sunday.” Diocesan didn’t command the stone to roll because he wanted their coop- Liturgical Commission The woman, obviously dis- eration, as God does of all of us. God will not do by a miracle What is pleased, steps up and says, [email protected] what we can do by obedience. “Preacher, as a member of the “Lazarus, come out! ... The dead man came out, tied hand and worship committee I must tell you that I was hoping you would foot with burial bands, and his face was wrapped in a cloth.” Even A Good excite the congregation with your sermon.” a man rotting away in the tomb can still do something to help The preacher responded, “Yes, I did tell the committee that I himself. would excite the congregation, but not raise them from the dead!” “Untie him and let him go.” Even though Lazarus could stumble Confession? Jesus is telling us that, by means of the resurrection power of out of the tomb, there was no way he could unbind himself. He What is a good con- God, he is ready, willing and able to do both. Hope means hoping needed the community to accept him back as one of them. Qfession and how can I when things are hopeless, or it is no virtue at all. More than likely none of us will see a biblical miracle but we make one? In traditional Jewish mentality, bringing back to life a person are all capable of experiencing a miracle: you can allow Christ to who is already four days dead and decaying, is as unthinkable as come into your life and give you a new heart, a new spirit, a new The general idea is that the prophet Ezekiel’s vision in which the grey, dry bones of the outlook. A one should, from time dead are miraculously restored to life. Dry bones, hear the word Christ speaks to our dry bones as surely as he spoke to Lazarus: to time, make a clear and unof the Lord! Come out! of that embittered life, of feeling sorry for yourself; of ambiguous confession of his For the early Christians, the raising of Lazarus was more than the abuse of the past, of the habit of sin, of the bad self-image, of or her grave sins to a priest a pointer to the resurrection of Jesus. For them the miracle is a whatever keeps you from being the son or daughter you are called and receive absolution. If one challenge to never give up hope even in the hopeless situations in to be. is conscious of being guilty which they found themselves as individuals, a church or a nation. Untie him and let him go! from your anger, from your unwill- of grave sin one must confess But first, they had to learn to cooperate with God. The way ingness to forgive, from your abusive language, from your preju- before receiving holy Commu- to cooperate with God is through faith, but that doesn’t seem to dice, from whatever you say or do that hurts another person who, nion. be the point of the story. No one believed that Jesus could bring like you, is created in the image and likeness of God. What is a grave or mortal Lazarus back to life after four days dead. Are you ready to roll away the stone, the rock, that stands be- sin? A grave sin is specified No one expected him to do it, so faith is not the emphasis. The tween you and the light of Christ’s face? by the Ten Commandments. A grave sin is one where all of the requirements for gravity are ... You shall know that I am the Lord, when I open your graves and have you rise from them, fulfilled, and the person who O my people! I will put my spirit in you that you may live, and I will settle you upon your land; did it has to have sufficient and thus you shall know that I am the Lord. full consent of the will. We must make a good faith — Ezekiel 37:13-14 effort to confess to the priest each and every grave sin according to their kind and number. An Attitude of Gratitude I say again that we have to make an honest effort to inform “Always and everywhere” Guest Column Gratitude is bedrock, foundational, not just in religion and wor- the confessor, as nearly as we is a fairly comprehensive ex- ship, but in the project of living a fully human life. The practice of can, of the kind and frequency pression. Some might say it is by Father William J. our Catholic faith turns around the idea of gratitude. of sins, but it is not necessary to dimensionless. I’m not setting Byron, SJ Eucharist is at the center of it all, and “Eucharist” means thanks- Catholic News Service become neurotic over it. out here to measure the immea- giving, thanks-saying, thanks-doing. Too bad that more of us do But keep in mind what is surable; I’m just suggesting that not cultivate that attitude of gratitude and permit thankfulness to stated in the Catechism of the whoever composed the preface emerge from within to shape both our outlook and behavior. Catholic Church and quoted to the second eucharistic prayer You cannot be simultaneously grateful and unhappy. Is all the [email protected] from the Council of Trent … “if expected Catholic worshippers unhappiness in the world an indicator of the enormity of our grat- the sick person is too ashamed to live in a state of gratitude, to be characteristically grateful. itude deficit? Personally and collectively, that problem is worth to show his wound to the doc- But, always and everywhere? That seems to be expecting more looking into. tor, the medicine cannot heal than any of us mere mortals is capable of doing. The old American vernacular used “much obliged” as an ex- what it does not know.” “It is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation, always and pression of gratitude. Is declining Sunday Mass attendance in the It is helpful to read the Ten everywhere to give you thanks, Father most holy.” American Catholic community an indication of an erosion of a Commandments to prepare for It is indeed appropriate, and a duty as well, for all of us to be sense of obligation or of a loss of a sense of gratitude? Either way, confession. You can also use grateful, to give thanks to God. If not “always and everywhere” something is missing. an examination of conscience in a quite literal sense, we can and should, the church seems to be In my view, gratitude is the missing link. Make gratitude the at your parish and on our dioc- saying, cultivate within ourselves — mind, soul and heart — an center of your life and you will want to be at Mass every Sunday esan website. attitude of gratitude. to express your thanks. The church invites you to do that in the Some people even find it We all know people who are characteristically optimistic. We company of other faith-committed grateful people. helpful to write out their sins, enjoy being around others who have a positive outlook on life. It Nobody likes an ingrate. If you are not liked as much as you especially if they are nervous is reassuring to know that those you love also love you and can be would like to be, and if you don’t like yourself as much as you or if one has been away from counted on to be there for you — always and everywhere — no should, the problem may be the absence of gratitude at the center confession for a long time. matter what. Always cheerful, always reliable, always depend- of your life. The solution is relatively simple. If you make a sincere and able. Be grateful for the gift of life and the gift of faith. Be grateful honest confession — recount- Why not always grateful? for family, friends, health, education, job and everything else that ing those grave sins — and in- That’s a goal worth setting for ourselves. And the “always and is yours. Recognize that all of this is a gift to you and take to heart tend to improve all of the sins, everywhere” dimensions of that state of thankfulness may not be the life-changing conclusion that can be drawn from this kind of that is a good confession. so out of reach as one might suspect. reflection: If you are fully human, all you can be is grateful. Some people like to confess venial sins according to their kind and number also. Though The Pope on ... Reading the Gospel Daily this is not strictly necessary, it From page 2 To these brothers in difficulty, Do you know how it grows? By Do not forget: this week listen is recommended and is a help But we cannot stay there! we are called to bear the fruit giving it to the other! to Jesus! And think about the toward rooting these sinful tendencies out of one’s life. of that experience with God, The word of Christ grows in us matter of the Gospel. Will you? Encounter with God in prayer People often ask how often inspires us anew to “descend by sharing the grace we have when we proclaim it, when we Will you do this? received. we should go to confession. the mountain” and return to give it to others! Then next Sunday you tell me The Church law says that we the plain where we meet many And this is curious. When we And this is what Christian life if you have done this: that you must go at least once a year brothers weighed down by hear the word of Jesus, when is. It is a mission for the whole have a little book of the Gospel if we are conscious of being fatigue, sickness, injustice, ig- we listen to the word of Jesus Church, for all the baptized, for in your pocket or in your purse in a state of grave sin. It used norance, poverty both material and carry it in our heart, this us all: listen to Jesus and offer to read in little stages through- to be said that for the average and spiritual. word grows. him to others. out the day. 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Viewpoints

Ordinary Time CNS/ Martha Campbell Voices A Film for Lent in the News The Omaha Film Festival is not exactly the Sundance Film Fes- tival, but I was pleased to see that Movie Maker Magazine places e are called it in the top 25 fi lm festivals worth attending. to be one, So, it was good to go to it with a group of friends to see John and the O’Keefe’s fi lm “Tokimane.” O’Keefe is a professor of theology ‘W at Jesuit-run Creighton University in Omaha. He brings a deeply pope is coming to refl ective and spiritual eye to his remind us of this and For the Journey documentary fi lmmaking. renew the spirit of unity by E e Caldarola “Tokimane” was fi lmed in and fraternal love.’ Congo. The fi lm’s title is an expression used often by the — Latin Patriarch Fouad people there. It means, “We Twal of Jerusalem at a news must hold each other,” a thought conference March 27 on that should inspire us all during Pope Francis’ upcoming Catholic News Service Lent. trip to the Holy Land O’Keefe is particularly interested in the church in the develop- ing world, and was invited by Bishop Nicolas Djomo to visit his e will not diocese in Congo. Some of his priests have studied at Creighton. compromise The small town of Tshumbe (pronounced Shoom-bay) is the our faith. bishop’s seat, and the fi lm portrays its breathtaking beauty, its ex- ‘W treme poverty and some truly heroic people. We will not allow the government, oh Lord, O’Keefe suspects that one reason Bishop Djomo invited him to to dissect and defi ne the visit was to encourage a portrayal of “something other than the relentless story of his country’s misery.” beliefs of our religion.’ After all, what are the pictures we typically see of Africa, es- — Father Frank Pavone pecially Congo? We see starving babies, savage warfare, strange in front of the U.S. Supreme illnesses or deformities. Those things make the sound bites on the Court building March 25 evening news or they come in the mail with pleas for donations Before a person can go on a Lenten fast, a person has to get to a charity. rid of all this temptation. The people of Tshumbe are more than the failures of their country, the fi lm tells us. And what are those failures? One of the worst confl icts since World War II took place in Congo. Some- times called “Africa’s World War,” the fi ve-year confl ict ended A Widower Faces a New in 2003 and claimed an estimated 3 million people. All the worst aspects of modern warfare, from rape to displacement of people, descended on the nation. In light of the country’s history, Tshumbe presents a tranquil World of Loss and Grief appearance. It is a place of gorgeous physical grace, sitting on a vast grass savannah, just south of the world’s second largest rain Since last spring I’ve been going to two dif- I ask myself what I wish I had known before forest. ferent grief support groups for widows and I became a widower. I consider what I would In Tshumbe, Sister Rebecca Walo heads up a new university of like others, who aren’t members of this club, widowers. One meets once a month, the other which Bishop Djomo is quite proud, even though the Universite twice a month. to know, well aware that I’m still a “rookie” at Notre Dame de Tshumbe has dirt fl oors and no Internet access. I’ve thought this. Sister Walo thinks the education of women will be key to the ar- a lot about life First, the widow or widower is not the same Your Family ea’s success. and death, par- person as when his or her spouse was alive. In the fi lm, a young doctor, Antoinette Hakonyange, a serene by Bill Dodds ticularly about I live on the same planet, but it’s a different and beautiful woman who gave up more lucrative work in a large the eternal life world. It is a place in which a huge loss is made city, has no ultrasound or radiology and diagnoses illnesses with of a husband up of countless losses that are a part of my days what she admits are “educated guesses.” or wife who and nights. She has a device to sterilize medical equipment, but it’s electric has died and I realize that and she has no fuel to run it. She sterilizes with steam. She also Catholic News Service about the con- time doesn’t heal The death of a leads the choir at a weekly Mass, a three-hour event O’Keefe said tinuing, mud- all wounds. The spouse is like a dled life of those of us who have experienced a death of a spouse is seemed to pass as a mere moment of presence. loved one’s passing. like a chronic con- chronic condition I saw the fi lm twice and met Bishop Djomo, a lovely man, at one I’ve read a lot about loss. I’ve listened to so- dition that never that never goes of the fi lm’s fi rst screenings in Omaha. The fi lm only got better cial workers, counselors, and rookie and vet- goes away. It may the second time. The spiritual dimensions of it come home par- eran widows and widowers. I’ve prayed daily be “in remission” away. It may be ticularly during Lent, when we realize, painfully, how much we about dealing with loss. for a time but can “in remission” have materially compared to so many others, and yet how often the spirituality of the poor can eclipse ours. We have much we I’ve been amazed at how little I knew about come blasting back for a time but can the world of a widow or widower. I look back without warning. could give them, but they have much they could teach us. on my grandparents, mom, aunts and uncles, Joy and grief live come blasting cousins, in-laws and friends, and I notice those side by side within back without who lost a spouse. I say to myself, “I had no me and neither What is A Good Confession? From page 12 idea what you went through.” (Or if they’re still eclipses the other. warning. living, “What you go through.”) A daughter’s high person confession once a month is a kind of a useful pattern. Putting off going to confession is like putting off going to the I’ve had the advantage, and blessing, of hav- school graduation dentist; it never reduces the inconvenience or discomfort. Fre- ing the support of a cousin and of a longtime or a son’s wedding day is wonderful but not quent confession has the effect over time of helping us to over- friend who have been especially helpful and when you think that someone is missing. We come our faults and failings because confession is a sacrament of kind to me. One lost her husband to cancer, and were supposed to be together for this. the new law, and it confers grace to avoid sin in the future. the other lost her husband to what’s known as Yes, thanks be to God, in a new and mysteri- God is merciful and gives us the graces that we ask for when- Lou Gehrig’s disease, or amyotrophic lateral ous way, my spouse is always “with me” now. ever we sincerely do so. And of course, the more frequently we sclerosis (ALS). Each was in her mid-40s at the But it isn’t the same. Faith helps, but it doesn’t experience that grace, the better we become at avoiding sin allow- time. Now I’m a member of their club. It’s one eliminate grief. ing long lapses between confessions. nobody wants to join. Once in, you can never I’m sorry if tears frighten others. They don’t leave. scare me anymore. 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Media/Arts Good for You At the Movies From page 9 Salvador, Amber Samonek, Liam Cesar Chavez Sabotage Labas, McKenzie Lindquist, Jack Skrzypczak, Diana Slater, Carter A-II (Lionsgate) O (Open Road) Littner, Crystal Lopez, Rachel Strode, Fernando Tapia, Benja- PG-13 Understated but valuable portrait R Excessive violence and a flawed McNulty, Noah Meisner, Zoe min Taylor, Nicholas Teteak, Nora of the famed labor leader and paci- moral outlook characterize this Arnold Miller, Amanda Morris, Lucas Tucker, Makala Villont, Megan fist (Michael Pena) who, together with Dolores Schwarzenegger action vehicle directed and co- Morrissey, Ryan Orabutt, Andrew Wells, Justin Wiener, Jakub Woj- Huerta (Rosario Dawson), founded the union written by David Ayer. Schwarzenegger plays the Payton, Kolton Rominski, Edward tas, Brendan Yarwood. that would eventually be known as the United head of an elite DEA unit made up of skilled but Farm Workers of America in 1962. In direc- crooked agents, among them Sam Worthington, tor Diego Luna’s leisurely paced dramatiza- Terrence Howard, Mireille Enos, Josh Holloway tion, Chavez struggles against the oppressive and Joe Manganiello. After the $10 million they machinations of various farm owners (most sig- stole during a drug raid goes missing, members nificantly John Malkovich). But his single-minded of the team begin turning up dead, murdered in dedication to achieving justice through nonvio- spectacularly brutal ways. Straight-arrow police lence — which, at one point, leads him to under- detective (Olivia Williams) works diligently to get take a prolonged, life-threatening fast — exacts to the bottom of it all. With the sole exception a toll on his supportive wife (America Ferrera) of Williams’ character, greed and vengeance are and alienated eldest son (Eli Vargas). Together guiding everyone’s behavior in this sometimes with the educational significance of the film as suspenseful but ethically unanchored film. a whole, believers will especially appreciate the THIS FILM CONTAINS bloody, gruesome vio- fact that Chavez’s Catholic faith is always in the lence, including torture and gore, graphic sexual background and sometimes front and center as activity, some of it aberrant, nudity, drug use, this meditative take on his story unfolds. Possi- sexual, scatological and irreverent humor, pro- bly acceptable for older teens. fanity, rough and crude language. THIS FILM CONTAINS violence, racial slurs, — Catholic News Service; for reviews, profanity, rough, crude and crass language. visit www.catholicnews.com/movies.htm.

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Deaths Parish offices may forward death and wedding information using forms at http://observer.rockforddiocese.org/contact-us. You Edith BATAVIA—Holy Cross: may also request annoucement postcards by calling 815/399- L. Berres, 92, Feb. 26; Edwin 4300, ext. 383. We encourage you to send the information as V. Winter, 91, March 5; Albina soon as you receive it. Thank you. G. Sebern, 94, March 9; the way in which we manage DIXON—St. Patrick: Micke Weddings these gifts. Pasley, 47, March 23; SAVANNA—St. John the Courtesy of Parish Publications HUNTLEY—St. Mary: Joann Baptist: Diane Sievers and “Stewardship” newsletter Dinaro, 73, March 18; Gerald Thomas Bubenyak, March 15; Lock, 74, March 24; Frank Ro- ST. CHARLES—St. John main, 80, March 26; Neumann: Jessica Serritel- Mass Meditation la and Joseph Monteleone, MCHENRY—St. Patrick: Betty Sunday, April 6 (5th Lent): March 22. McLean, 86, March 25; When Jesus heard about the ROCKFORD—St. Anthony illness of his friend Lazarus he Stewardship Moment responded, “This illness is not of Padua: Helen Messina, 81, to end in death; rather it is for March 24; Being accountable: The idea God’s glory, that through it the of accountability is central to an SUBLETTE—Our Lady of son of God may be glorified.” understanding of stewardship. Perpetual Help: Elizabeth A. Every aspect of our lives — our A steward is one who man- Rosenthal, 75, March 13; gifts as well as our sufferings ages something he doesn’t — can, if surrendered to Christ, WONDER LAKE—Christ the own. A Christian steward rec- lead to blessing for others and King: Nicholas Covalt, 12 min- ognizes that his possessions, ourselves. (See John 11:4.) utes, Jan. 26; Charlotte Kurze- his talents and his time are all ja, 83, Feb. 19; Jacqueline gifts from God. In the end, we Courtesy of Sharon Hueckel Schau, 93, March 6. will be held accountable for If you or someone you know Daily Scripture readings Life Moment has been the victim of sexual are published in the Prayer abuse by an employee or mem- Request and Scripture Reading Pray: That all who hold and ber of the clergy of the Rockford Calendar in The Observer in teach the Catholic faith, espe- Diocese, report the matter to the last issue of the month, and cially those preparing for the law enforcement in the county are available on line at http:// Easter sacraments, may grow in which the conduct occurred observer.rockforddiocese.org in understanding and faithful- and then please call the hot-line by clicking on Daily Scripture ness to God’s word. Readings for lists and podcasts. number: 815/293-7540. Courtesy of www.priestsforlife.org Instructional Technology Coordinator Rosary High School in Aurora, Illinois, has an opening for an Instructional Technology Coordinator. This person will provide leadership, innovation, professional development and Apple iPad technical support, assist in implementation of THANK YOU and help sustain the school’s use of one-to-one technology Thank you to the faithful priests of our Diocese for improved instruction, communication, and student achievement, and teach 2-3 classes in a core subject area for their untiring attention to our needs. or technology. Many of us only see a small part of what they do each and For a complete job description, see www.rosaryhs.com/ every day, week, month or year. For many of them, the employment. day starts with morning Mass, and may not end until our Rosary is a Catholic, college-preparatory high school for young women located in Aurora and sponsored by the spiritual needs have been met at the end of the day. During Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois. this Lenten season please take the opportunity to thank the Interested applicants may send a cover letter, resume truly dedicated priests who help us in our spiritual lives. and references to Sister Ann Brummel at [email protected] or to Rosary High School, JOHN F. AND FRAN MORRISSEY 901 N. Edgelawn Drive, Aurora, IL 60506. The Observer | FRIDAY APRIL 4, 2014 15 Choir Accompanist Principal Vacancy St. Patrick Parish in St. Charles has an opening for a choir St. Patrick Catholic School in St. Charles, IL has an opening organist/pianist. Position includes playing for Thursday for its principal position for the 2014-15 school year. St. evening rehearsal and Sunday Mass plus feast days. Paid Patrick is a Pre-K – 8 elementary school with an enrollment compensation is per Mass or rehearsal. 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Both “If we can Nearly three dozen families “were Tumilowicz and Hutt agree it is the retain members walking three to four miles for need to attract “new and younger for fi ve years, Mass — including for one whole members.” Although the current I feel they will winter,” Hutt says, “so we worked membership of CWL stands at a siz- stay for life,” (Observer photo by Amanda Hudson) with Rockford Mass Transit to teach able 600, the organization used to be Hutt says, them how to use city buses to get to With Bishop David Malloy are (from left) President Patti Tumilowicz, twice as large, they say, speculating adding that Secretary Angie Cash and Treasurer Mary Kay Tapp, after the bishop the 11:15 a.m. Sunday Mass at St. on what keeps people from giving membership installed them as CWL offi cers on May 8, 2013. James.” is “a gradual stewards,” Hutt says. “I think God Later, CWL purchased a 10-year- process (of becoming) hooked” by helps us.” old van for those families who the CWL’s mission and works. continue to drive four round trips The League also offers social and CWL may not make headlines, each Sunday to get their little spiritual enrichment to its members. community to Mass. she says, but members, through their Its annual La Promesse fundraiser dues and activities, accomplish “hun- The League also worked with is a social occasion as are yearly dreds of small things every month.” Catholic Charities to provide a actities, such as a bus trip and a Christmas party this year for CWL has helped needy parishioners wine and cheese gathering (see box, newly-arrived refugees. They at Easter, collected underwear for left). Their winter blanket workshop provided a pasta and chicken meal, kids, made fl eece blankets for nurs- begins with Mass as does the instal- homemade cookies from CWL ing home residents, helped victims lation of offi cers, both of which members and a toy for each child. of natural disasters, donated to food include a luncheon. A member’s husband played Santa. banks and area agencies. Tumilowicz and Hutt agree that “The smiles were priceless,” says The $15 annual dues and other CWL is a means for serving God. Martha Hutt who helped with the donations are stretched in many “God gives what is needed,” party. “That’s really spreading directions. Each year, the group de- Tumilowicz says. “I think we feel Christianity.” cides what organizations need their compelled, we need to give back.” For information about CWL events, watch (Photo provided) help, listening to each other’s ideas “I can’t imagine my day-to-day life One of the benefi ciaries of Catholic Wom- The Observer or contact Jody Deery, mem- and leaning toward helping smaller without Catholic Women’s League,” bership chairman, at 815/633-0735. en’s League efforts smiles as he shows off his new coat. Member Martha Hutt said, groups in the community, making Hutt says. “I see God in every board A membership wine and cheese open “The little boy chose his new winter jacket their donations “leaps and bounds member. I believe that God is using house is scheduled 3-6 p.m., April 10. and made sure it was going to fi t for a few more effective,” says Tumilowicz. each and every CWL member to ac- Info: Martha Hutt, 815/979-0805. years!” “I personally think we are good complish His will.”

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