Inside Archbishop Buechlein ...... 4, 5 Editorial ...... 4 Question Corner ...... 19 The Sunday & Daily Readings. . . . 19 Marriage Supplement ...... 11 Serving the CChurchCriterion in Centralr andi Southert n Indianae Since 1960rion www.archindy.org February 7, 2003 Vol. XXXXII, No. 17 $1.00 Catholic Charities and St. Elizabeth’s in Southern Indiana merge By Brandon A. Evans Catholic Charities and Family Ministries As to the merger, Stormes said that The agency worked in counseling, pro- for the archdiocese, said the merger will “we didn’t really even consider it until grams for divorce, service to the mentally When Barbara Williams, the director of create new opportunities for serving peo- Barbara Williams announced her impend- and physically handicapped, and super- Catholic Charities of South Central ple in southern Indiana. ing retirement.” vised visitation, to name a few. Indiana, announced last year that she “The motivating factor was effi- She has served as the only executive Schellenberger said that it is only planned to retire after 17 years of faithful ciency—a chance to unite the two min- director of Catholic Charities of South because Williams was willing to give of service, the move put into place a series istries under one director,” Gaybrick said. Central Indiana since 1985. her personal time that such things were of events that have culminated in the The new executive director is a famil- She not only handled the administra- able to be accomplished. “blending” of Catholic Charities of South iar face to people in southern Indiana: tive work, the fundraising and financial Though she does have a small staff and Central Indiana with St. Elizabeth’s Keith Stormes, who up until Jan. 31 was management, but also was involved with many “freelancers,” Williams did so Regional Maternity Center. the executive director of St. Elizabeth’s the actual social work of the agency. much of the work that Stormes said that The two ministries have become Regional Maternity Center. He officially Peggy Schellenberger, a member of he doubts she could have been replaced. St. Elizabeth-Catholic Charities—a name took on his new duties on Feb. 1—the Holy Family Parish in New Albany and “She has been Catholic Charities in the chosen to preserve their unique identities. day that the merger took effect. president of the former Catholic Charities New Albany Deanery for many years,” Offices for the ministries are based in St. Elizabeth’s mission is to provide for agency council, said that the agency often Gaybrick said. He will miss her “wisdom New Albany. the physical, emotional and spiritual took on the needs of the community and dedication,” and is grateful that she Thomas Gaybrick, secretary for needs of a crisis pregnancy. wherever it was possible. See MERGE, page 8 Vatican: Christians St. Vincent de Paul Society who buy New Age Brown County goods should ask what they seek

society finds Ann Wyand Photo by Mary VATICAN CITY (CNS)—While buy- needs are great ing crystals, soaking in a tub with aro- matic oils or listening to pipe music does By Mary Ann Wyand not mean one embraces the New Age movement, the Vatican said Christians NASHVILLE—The “season of giv- who buy the products should ask them- ing” continues all year at St. Agnes selves what they are seeking. Parish in Nashville, where St. Vincent “Almost all the things in New Age de Paul Society volunteers minister to have a good side,” said Archbishop the rural poor in Brown County by pro- Michael Fitzgerald, president of the viding free food, clothing, household Pontifical Council for Interreligious items and toys. Dialogue. On Nov. 21, they gave 4,674 pounds “Music that relaxes you is good, but if of food to 82 families in need of assis- this music empties prayer and turns into tance before the Thanksgiving holiday. just listening to music and falling asleep, Four weeks later, on Dec. 19, they you cannot call that prayer,” he said at a served 108 impoverished families by Feb. 3 press conference marking the distributing 8,536 pounds of food. With release of a Vatican “reflection” on the just seven days before Christmas, the New Age movement. free food—as well as gifts of clothing, Cardinal Paul Poupard, president of the toys and household items—helped Pontifical Council for Culture, which pro- make the Christian holiday brighter for duced the 93-page document with poor people living in isolated, rural Archbishop Fitzgerald’s office, said the areas of the scenic southern Indiana growth of the New Age movement is a county that attracts more than 2 million response to people’s longing for “peace, tourists a year. harmony and reconciliation with them- “We often hear, ‘This is all I’ll be selves, with others and with nature.” able to give the kids this year,’ ” Its success, he said, must be seen as a St. Agnes parishioner Linda Beckman wake-up call to the Church. of Nashville explained in an article “It is obvious the Church must ask why about the parish St. Vincent de Paul people go looking elsewhere for that Society’s annual Christmas food and which we believe is our reason for being: gift distribution that was published in Jesus, the bearer of the water of life,” the the January 2003 issue of The See NEW AGE, page 7 Grapevine newsletter. “Our volunteers were busy carrying food [and] helping with clothes, new underwear and pajamas for children as well as blankets and toys,” Beckman A Brown County resident applies for assistance on Dec. 19 at the St. Vincent de Paul Society distri- said. “Each family got either a ham or bution center in Nashville. St. Agnes parishioners began their St. Vincent de Paul ministry 13 years a roast and extra canned goods that ago to provide free food, clothing, household supplies and toys to the rural poor. In addition to gov- were donated by St. Agnes parishioners ernment commodities, food is donated by parishioners and purchased in bulk from a food bank See NEEDS, page 2 with funds from a monthly collection at Masses. Society’s Indianapolis ministries need volunteers

By Mary Ann Wyand religion or national origin,” said Holy long.” Spirit parishioner Ray Benjamin of Benjamin said there are many ways St. Vincent de Paul Society volun- Indianapolis, funding chairman for the to help the St. Vincent de Paul Society teers at archdiocesan parishes are dedi- society’s archdiocesan council, in a recent serve the poor as a volunteer on the cated to helping people suffering from appeal letter to Catholics. parish and archdiocesan levels. personal disasters such as unemploy- “Every dollar we receive goes directly The St. Vincent de Paul Client ment, illness, disability and other unex- to helping the poor,” he said, “as all of Choice Food Pantry in Indianapolis, pected financial misfortunes. our work is done by volunteers. Not a which helps feed more than 1,800 low- “The Society of St. Vincent de Paul penny is spent on wages or salaries. Our income people every week, needs vol- gives direct free help to the poor in programs don’t just provide a holiday unteers and donations. your community without regard to race, meal, but feed hungry people all year See VOLUNTEERS, page 2 Page 2 The Criterion Friday, February 7, 2003

“Brown County is one of the poorest NEEDS areas in the state,” he said. “There’s a lot continued from page 1 of poverty here. Our St. Vincent de Paul Society is probably one of the largest as well as a bag of personal care items community outreach organizations in Ann Wyand Photo by Mary and cleaning supplies, also donated by Brown County. They probably reach more parishioners. Every family got a bag of of the poor than any other agency in the candy and toys for their children. Many county.” of the toys were new and were donated by Benedictine Sister Mildred Wanne- the people of St. Agnes and many other muehler, parish life coordinator, said “the folks who remember us at Christmas. needs are great” in Brown County [The parish] St. Vincent’s group also throughout the year. added another $300 to buy toys and new “If we are known for anything,” she underwear and blankets when we were said of the parish, “we are probably short. known for our work with the poor.” “The luckiest volunteers are the ones St. Agnes parishioner Fred Schilling of who help the families pick out toys for Morgantown, chairman of the parish St. their children,” she said. “While it’s not Vincent de Paul ministry, said volunteers as much as we’d like to give them, we’re distribute food to the poor on the third really privileged to be able to help just a Thursday of the month and clothing, fur- little. [The parish] St. Vincent [de Paul niture and other household supplies every conference] also gave the Brown County Monday and Saturday morning. Sheriff’s Department about 40 stuffed “The most we’ve ever had [apply for animals to distribute to local families. I food on one day] was 127 families,” know all of us feel like we receive far Schilling said. “Brown County doesn’t more than we give.” have much of a middle class. People are By early January, Beckman said, the either pretty wealthy or poverty- supply of food at the society’s distribution stricken. We average about 80 families center on Clay Lick Road was gone. [a month] throughout the year and give Brown County resident Merrie Sloan of Nashville relies on the St. Vincent de Paul Society for help with “We have no government commodities out about 4,500 to 5,000 pounds of food food, clothing and toys. A single mother, Sloan lives with her own mother and stays at home to care left,” Beckman said in the article. “We a month. We also help a lot of poor peo- for her 7-month-old daughter, Maybelle. will be buying food from Hoosier Hills ple with their utilities.” Food Bank and waiting for the next ship- St. Agnes Parish started the St. Vincent and so generous with their time and “Taking care of Maybelle is a full-time ment of commodities, which should be de Paul ministry at the church 13 years money. It’s a terrific parish.” job,” Sloan said. “I’ve been nursing her, soon.” ago, he said, but soon needed more space. Brown County resident Merrie Sloan, so having healthy food to eat is really People in need also appreciate donated The parish rented part of a storage barn who relies on the St. Vincent de Paul min- important. It means a lot to me not to winter coats, she said, which quickly then a larger building, both located on istry for help, is a single mother who lives have to worry about buying food right “find” new owners. A 3-year-old boy, State Road 135, before moving to prop- near Nashville with her own mother so now. I think it’s wonderful that people get who was wearing only thick socks, smiled erty owned by the Archdiocese of she can stay at home and take care of her together and do this kind of thing to help when he received a pair of shoes in Indianapolis adjacent to the Catholic 7-month-old daughter, Maybelle. others.” † December. Youth Organization’s Camp Rancho “Looking ahead, it probably will be a Framasa on Clay Lick Road. hard year,” Beckman said. “We foresee a “The archdiocese gave this area to us groups offer Alcoholics Anonymous meet- cold winter, and that could make things and we built a pole barn,” Schilling said. VOLUNTEERS ings, general education degree courses and tight. If you find something in your “The archdiocese also gave us $7,500, continued from page 1 parenting classes there. closet, bring it to us.” and six parishioners donated $1,000 each The St. Vincent de Paul Society also Father William F. Stumpf, priest mod- so we had enough to build it and put in Vera Thompson, manager of the food provides financial support for other neigh- erator and sacramental minister, said shelves.” pantry at 2111 E. Spann Ave., said volun- borhood food pantries, Benjamin said, and St. Agnes parishioners embrace the parish Members of the 310-household parish teers are needed any day of the week. helps with distribution of food to home- mission of hospitality and the Gospel call show their concern for the poor by donat- Many volunteers are retired and take less people. to serve the spiritual and physical needs ing as much as $1,400 to the St. Vincent vacations in warmer states during the win- Each year, more than 25,000 people of all people by enthusiastically support- de Paul ministry in the monthly collec- ter months, she said, so more volunteers receive material assistance from the soci- ing the St. Vincent de Paul ministry dur- tion, he said. “That’s pretty good for a are needed to help stock pantry shelves or ety’s distribution center at 1201 E. Mary- ing collections at Masses. parish this size. The people are so loving make home deliveries. land St., he said. “We provide a wide range Volunteer help is especially needed at of warm clothing, shoes, coats, beds, blan- the pantry from 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. on kets, furniture, household goods [and] even Saturdays and from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. refurbished appliances that help struggling Priest for archdiocese placed and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. families keep going. These items are dis- The food pantry also needs help from tributed at no charge. In a typical week, we on administrative leave parishes, schools, groups or individuals give over 100 beds, 70 sets of men’s and that are willing to collect food items for women’s clothing, 100 sets of children’s Father Micheal H. Kelley, 50, who since that time. the ministry, said Judy Clemans, assistant clothing, 15 kitchen stoves and many other resigned in August 2002 as pastor of The archdiocese continues to urge manager. items to those in need.” St. John the Baptist Parish in Starlight, people to come forward to report sexual “Without volunteerism, the pantry because of past sexual misconduct with misconduct so that it can reach out to could not exist,” Clemans said. “We send (For more information about helping with young adult men, has been placed on the victims with pastoral care. Anyone heartfelt thanks to all who participate.” St. Vincent de Paul Society ministries, visit administrative leave by Archbishop who believes that he or she has been a Benjamin said the food pantry building the organization’s Web site at Daniel M. Buechlein following the victim—or who knows of anyone who also houses a Gennesaret Free Clinic site, http://web.inct.net/stvdepaul/index.html. archbishop’s review of the case and in has been a victim—of such misconduct a separate not-for-profit volunteer ministry To donate items or volunteer time, call the consultation with canon lawyers and should contact the archdiocesan assis- that provides free health care and pre- food pantry at 317-972-9788 or the distri- other advisers. tance coordinator, Suzanne L. Magnant, scription medicine to low-income and bution center at 317-687-1006. Spanish- Under the terms of the administrative Chancellor, Archdiocese of Indian- homeless people. speaking volunteers are also needed. The leave, Father Kelley is forbidden to per- apolis, P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN The Salvation Army offers a job place- St. Vincent de Paul Society’s Helpline for form any ministry, including the celebra- 46206-1410 or call her at 317-236-7325 ment assistance program at the food people in need of material assistance is tion of the Mass and the sacraments. or 800-382-9836, ext. 7325. pantry, he said, and other social service 317-687-0169.) † Father Kelley was ordained in 1985 Archbishop Buechlein has asked for and has served as associate pastor, prayers for all persons who are suffer- administrator and pastor of a number of ing from sexual abuse in the Church parishes throughout the archdiocese and in society in general. † St. Thomas the Apostle Parish The Criterion (ISSN 0574- 510 S. Maple St. 4350) is published weekly except the last week of Fortville, IN The December and the first Criterion 2/07/03 week of January. is adding a 5:00 p.m. Sunday evening mass. The Moving? 1400 N. 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The Criterion Friday, February 7, 2003 Page 3 Catholic teachers to be honored for outstanding work By Jennifer Lindberg Mother Theodore Guérin Award recipients Teachers from throughout the arch- Gary Asher Kathleen Gries Sister Christine Nantaba, I.H.M.R. diocese will be honored for their accom- St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ School, Holy Angels School, Indianapolis plishments and devotion to Catholic School, Indianapolis Indianapolis Yvonne Nichols schools at the second annual Blessed Vicki Auger Denise Hackney St. Malachy School, Brownsburg Mother Theodore Guérin Award dinner. St. Roch School, Indianapolis Father Michael Shawe Memorial Jr./Sr. High Donna Nicholson More than 60 teachers will be recog- Marilyn Bardon School, Madison St. Bartholomew School, Columbus nized for their outstanding work and will St. Michael the Archangel School, Indianapolis Rebecca Heger Margaret O’Connor-Campbell receive a Blessed Mother Theodore Katherine Beckman Cathedral High School, Indianapolis St. Andrew & St. Rita Catholic Academy, Guérin Award at Sacred Heart School, Clinton Father Michael Hilderbrand Indianapolis a dinner at 6 p.m. Sheryl Bevan Our Lady of Providence Jr./Sr. High School, Cynda Osborne on Feb. 12 at Father Thomas Scecina Memorial High School, Clarksville St. Patrick School, Terre Haute Primo Banquet Indianapolis Sandra Hines Angeline Powell Hall South in Linda Bloomer St. Thomas Aquinas School, Indianapolis St. Gabriel School, Connersville Indianapolis. St. Susanna School, Plainfield Laurie Ifert Sue Richardson “Teachers are Estelle Britner St. Monica School, Indianapolis Holy Spirit School, Indianapolis our most impor- St. Rose of Lima School, Franklin Brenda Jackson tant asset. They Ruth Roell Patty Brown Cardinal Ritter Jr./Sr. High School, Indianapolis Bishop Chatard High School, Indianapolis are our unsung St. Philip Neri School, Indianapolis Lillian Kennel Jill Rowe heroes,” said St. Louis School, Batesville Annette “Mickey” Nancy Buening Holy Family School, New Albany St. Mary School, Greensburg Ann Kinney Marianne Samuelson Lentz, secretary St. Mark the Evangelist School, Indianapolis for Catholic edu- Millie Castagnier Our Lady of the Greenwood School, Greenwood Blessed Mother cation and faith St. Vincent de Paul School, Bedford Pam Kolb Kay Smith Theodore Guérin St. Michael School, Brookville formation. “The Carol Cox St. Charles Borromeo School, Bloomington commitment and sacrifice they make to St. Joseph School, Shelbyville Heidi Marie Krack Susanne Sullivan teach in our Catholic schools is greatly Pam Curley St. Matthew School, Indianapolis St. Luke School, Indianapolis valued. St. Barnabas School, Indianapolis Andrea Kraft Kathy Taber “They are making a difference in this Lisa Eilbracht St. Mary School, New Albany St. Pius X School, Indianapolis world in which we live. God bless Sacred Heart of Jesus School, Terre Haute Cathryn Loe Ellen Taylor them,” Lentz said. Christine Evans All Saints School, Indianapolis Holy Name School, Beech Grove The annual event is named after the St. Christopher School, Indianapolis Patricia McCarthy Bob Tully Sister of Providence who founded the Susan Flemming Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, Indianapolis Roncalli High School, Indianapolis Sisters of Providence congregation and St. Mary (Immaculate Conception) School, Theresa Mendez Lisa Vogel Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College near Rushville Central Catholic School, Indianapolis St. Mary School, North Vernon Terre Haute. Cheryl Freund Nancy Meyer Betty Walter Blessed Mother Theodore is known St. Anthony of Padua School, Clarksville St. Jude School, Indianapolis Sacred Heart School, Jeffersonville for educating youth. Gail Gentry Kjersti Milliner Diane Warrenburg Four teachers will give testimonies at St. Simon School, Indianapolis St. Paul School, Sellersburg Our Lady of Lourdes School, Indianapolis the dinner about various aspects of Cindy Gesswein Ann Ellen Moore teaching in a Catholic school. They will Missy Weismiller St. Michael School, Greenfield Pope John XXIII School, Madison St. Lawrence School, Lawrenceburg speak about why they chose to teach at Snick Glenn Ann Moreau Lisa Zetzl a Catholic school, what keeps them Holy Cross Central School, Indianapolis Immaculate Heart of Mary School, Indianapolis teaching at a Catholic school, how they St. Gabriel School, Indianapolis Barb Gohn Jennifer Morris Schaefer see themselves as spiritual models for Marla Zinkan St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Elementary School, St. Joan of Arc School, Indianapolis Christ the King School, Indianapolis their students, and how they would Richmond invite others to the teaching ministry. † Marian College lecture series will explore Franciscan spirituality By Jennifer Lindberg who live their life based on Franciscan responded to the words of St. Francis order Poor Clares. The Poor Clares is the ideals. shortly before his death: “brothers and sis- branch started by St. Clare of Assisi and Helping people understand what it Sister Norma said that Franciscan spiri- ters, I have done what the Spirit has called modeled after St. Francis. Both will discuss means to be Franciscan and how they can tuality leads people to try me to do; now you must the work, faith and teachers of first and apply it to their daily lives is the goal of a and live “no matter do what the Spirit calls second order vowed religious. lecture series at Marian College in where they are or what you to do.” The second series will be held from Indianapolis. they do by following the Franciscan Father 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Feb. 23 in Marian Hall, The Winter Lecture Series will focus on footprints of Jesus.” Fred Link will conduct Room 241. The discussion will be about what it means to be Franciscan, whether as St. Francis of Assisi the first series from the Third Order, which includes vowed reli- a vowed, ordained member or a secular was the first Franciscan, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on gions and lay persons. Oldenburg Franci- Franciscan, who could be single or married. who founded his own Feb. 9 in Marian Hall, scan Sister Ann VonderMuellen will

“There is a hunger among many persons order in Italy. The son of Library CNS photo courtesy of Vatican Room 251 on the Marian discuss life as a Third Order Regular. Judy for experiencing God more fully in their a wealthy cloth merchant, College campus. Father Hilman will discuss the Oldenburg ordinary everyday lives,” said Franciscan he left the wealth behind Fred, the provincial for Associates Program for lay men and Sister Norma Rocklage, senior vice presi- to follow Christ. He also the St. John the Baptist women, and Joe Kuczkowski, associate dent for mission effectiveness and student received the stigmata and Province of the Order of dean of liberal arts at IUPUI, will share his life at Marian College. “Franciscan spiritu- preached the value of Friar Minor, will be perspective as a member of the Third Order ality is one way in which many persons can poverty. joined by Poor Clare Secular Franciscans. find a path to God.” The series explores Sister Diane Short, a The lectures are free and open to the The series will be presented by people how various people have member of the second public. Refreshments will be served. †

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Seeking the Face of the Lord Official Weekly Newspaper of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler The 1915 - 1994 CCriterionriterion Founding Editor Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher William R. Bruns, Associate Publisher Greg A. Otolski, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus My ‘wealthy’ Editorial relatives

his week, I tell a story that one-room schoolhouse next to our Age of the Laity might have been the basis for Grandfather Buechlein’s farm. a homily never given. In their early years the Schmidt Another of my dad’s sisters children learned a lot about life and ope John Paul II has frequently has become the most educated in his- T went home to God just before work on the farm from Grandma referred to the laity as a “sleeping tory, our society has become more sec- Pgiant.” Some people within the ular. There has been a breakdown in Christmas. Aunt “Fronie” and Grandpa Buechlein. And that Church have predicted that the 21st cen- sexual mores and family life, and (Veronica) lived a long and extraor- small house kept getting enlarged tury will be “the age of the laity.” As respect for human life has declined. dinary life. Preceded in death by her with add-on bedrooms—the fruit of the numbers of the clergy continue to Catholics are taking their places among husband two years ago, she was an simple living and hard work. By the decrease, it’s recognized that it’s time the leaders of our country, but without amazing mother of 13 beautiful end of their lives, Aunt Fronie and for that “giant” to awaken from its sleep much thought of evangelizing it. It’s a children. She and Uncle “Romie” Uncle Romie lived in a lovely brick and start taking its rightful place in the scandal that so many pro-choice legis- (Roman) Schmidt somehow raised home in one of the new housing Church. lators are Catholics. It’s not like the laity were not called Yes, the Church has long called for their 13 children out of poverty in subdivisions in Jasper. I don’t know upon to do that during the 20th century. lay men and women to take leadership difficult times. It is a story that it for sure, but I wouldn’t be sur- Back in the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s, the positions within the Church. The prob- deserves to be told. prised it they were able to have that call to the “lay apostolate” met a warm lem is that so few of those who have You may recall the three Schmidt new home with the help of their response as Catholics joined such demanded more lay control of the boys—quarterback, fullback and children. groups as the Young Christian Students, Church have prepared themselves for tailback—of the Jasper High School I realize there are many of you the Young Christian Workers and the such positions. Often, their knowledge football team that gave our Roncalli who have similar stories to tell. I Christian Family Movement. We were about basic Catholic teachings is High School football team a run for offer this story about Aunt Fronie told then that Christian Action meant abysmal. Catholics who were less edu- “the collaboration of the laity in the cated about secular subjects back in the the spot in the recent state finals. and Uncle Romie as an illustration apostolate of the hierarchy.” early 20th century had a better knowl- They are three of (I don’t know of steady commitment to the pri- Then came the Second Vatican edge of the basic teachings of the how many) Schmidt grandchildren. macy of family life and family love. Council in the 1960s. It said that that Church than well-educated Catholics Their father and more than a couple In a sense, they risked a lot in try- definition was inaccurate. It’s not “the today. of their uncles were all-star football ing to raise 13 children in simple apostolate of the hierarchy” and the Popes have been sending regular players for Jasper a generation and circumstances at best. laity are not just collaborators. We are encyclical letters to us ever since Pope more ago. We hear so much about the qual- all members of the same apostolate, the Leo XIII’s Rerum Novarum in 1891. Uncle Romie was inducted into ity of life these days. We tend to bishops at the council said, and we all How many lay people have bothered to have the right and duty to exercise the read them? The U.S. bishops continue military service during World equate quality of life with wealth. Christian apostolate. to try to instruct us with their messages. War II. Aunt Fronie carried on, mak- The Schmidt family knows that The council fathers were strong How many lay people are paying atten- ing a home and taking care of four family love is more important than about it, too. A Christian, they said, tion? or five of her children. I remember family wealth. “who does not work at the growth of The sad fact is that the lay people that my dad taught her how to drive One way or the other, true family the body [of Christ] to the extent of his who are clamoring for “lay empower- a car in her husband’s absence. I love is the fruit of sacrifice. One of possibilities must be considered useless ment” often are not faithful to the also remember that her third daugh- my bishop friends often remarks both to the Church and to himself” teachings of the Church, but rather (Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity, dissenters who want to use positions ter, Margie, and I made our First that friendship costs. And he isn’t No. 2). of authority to change those teachings. Communion together and we had a talking about money. In recent months, because of the sex- Is it surprising that bishops and priests family reception for both of us. Whether we think about the love abuse scandal and the way it has been are reluctant to give power to such On his return from the war, Uncle of parents or grandparents or of handled by some members of the hierar- people? Romie worked long hours and late children and grandchildren, true chy, we have seen calls for “structural Fortunately, there are encouraging into life at the Jasper Cabinet Co. I love is born of self-sacrifice. reform” and for more lay “empower- signs. Many lay people are forming can’t remember when she started, Learning to make things work in a ment” in the governing of the Church in study groups to read Church docu- but I know that, for many years, large family is a necessary lifelong the United States. That’s all well and ments, Catholic history, the catechism good, but how prepared are some mem- and lives of the saints. But perhaps the Aunt Fronie cleaned rooms at the lesson in sharing, and that means bers of the laity to accept leadership most encouraging sign is evidence that Holiday Inn in order to help make sacrificing. roles in the Church? Catholic young people seem to be tak- ends meet. She eventually became It is natural and admirable that We laity are called upon to evange- ing a greater interest in the teachings of the supervisor of the cleaning staff. parents and grandparents want their lize our society and culture. As Pope the Church. Pope John Paul has been With the help of football scholar- children “to have it better than they John Paul said in Baltimore in 1995, an inspiration to them. ships and other financial aid, most of had it.” That is exactly why Aunt “Sometimes witnessing to Christ will We hope that proves to be the case the children who wanted went to col- Fronie and Uncle Romie worked and mean challenging the culture, especially because the future of the Church in the lege. All of the children have careers worked so hard until late in life. when the truth about the human person United States is going to depend heavily is under assault.” Are we challenging on an educated laity able and willing to of their choosing. But the value of spiritual better- our culture or are we succumbing to it? accept their responsibility as Christian Aunt Fronie and Uncle Romie ment needs to keep social and As our American Catholic population witnesses in our secular society. lost a son to leukemia only a couple material betterment in proper per- of years after he was married. They spective. It is not unusual to hear — John F. Fink anguished with their children over youth of today, who have all the this loss and other unfair turns life material goods they need, say can take. In their senior years, the “something is missing.” Sometimes tables were turned and their 13 chil- they talk about searching for a dren, their spouses and families deeper meaning in life. looked after the needs of their par- The greatest gift Aunt Fronie and The ents and grandparents. Holidays, Uncle Romie gave their children— Criterion birthdays and anniversaries were along with the incentive to work Published weekly except the last week of December and the first week of January. Mailing truly festive occasions. hard—was an uncompromising Address: 1400 N. Meridian Street, Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1717. Periodical The Schmidts began their mar- practice of faith in God and fidelity Postage Paid at Indianapolis, IN. Copyright © 2003 Criterion Press, Inc. ISSN 0574-4350. ried and family life in a truly small to our Church. 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Buscando la Cara del Señor Letters to the Editor Arzobispo Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. The death penalty been represented by attorneys who later were disbarred or suspended from practic- should be reexamined ing law. Thirty-five of 160 condemned There has been much written and convicts were African-Americans con- many opinions have been offered on victed by all-white juries. In fact, more Illinois Gov. George Ryan’s decision to than two-thirds of those awaiting the commute all death sentences in Illinois. death penalty were black. Forty-six Mis familiares inmates were convicted on the often-sus- We would like to add our thoughts and beliefs to this list of opinions. pect testimony of jailhouse informants, First, let us say we are sensitive to the many of whom received reduced sen- emotional upheaval being felt by many of tences as a result. Less than 2 percent of “ricos” the roughly 1,000 murder defendants the families and friends of the victims of violence. Some people have expressed prosecuted in Illinois yearly end up their belief that those who took the lives receiving the death penalty. The over- sta semana les contaré una his- salón al lado de la granja de nuestro whelming majority are the poor, the uned- toria que podría haber servido abuelo Buechlein. of their loved ones deserve the sentences they received. These commutations force ucated and minorities.” como tema para una homilía A temprana edad los hermanos victims’ families to revisit once again The death penalty is the only fatal and nunca celebrada. Schmidt aprendieron mucho sobre la E their terrible loss and all the horrors con- absolutely irreversible punishment, and it Otra de las hermanas de mi padre vida y el trabajo en la granja del nected with the murder. is still administered with extreme random- volvió a casa a reunirse con Dios abuelo y la abuela Buechlein. Y Although Gov. Ryan’s action is ness. We agree with thousands of others antes de la Navidad. La tía “Fronie” aquella pequeña casa seguía unprecedented since the death penalty who believe that innocent people have (Verónica), vivió una vida larga y creciendo con habitaciones anexadas: was reinstated in 1976, the facts are: he been executed. The 164 prisoners who extraordinaria. Precedida en la muerte fruto de una vida simple y trabajo pardoned four people; he reduced the sen- remain in Illinois prisons with the sentence por su esposo hace dos años, era arduo. Al final de sus vidas la tía tences of three other people; he turned the of life without parole still have the oppor- madre ejemplar de trece hermosos Fronie y el tío Romie vivían en una death sentence of 160 men and four tunity to have their innocence proven if hijos. Ella y el tío “Romie” (Roman) hermosa casa de ladrillo en una de las women into life sentences without the they have been charged unjustly. Schmidt se las ingeniaron para criar a nuevas urbanizaciones de Jasper. No possibility of parole. We urge other state and federal leaders sus trece hijos en medio de la pobreza estoy seguro, pero no me sorprendería Gov. Ryan’s actions have thus opened to take a long, hard look at our entire y tiempos difíciles. Es una historia que sus hijos les hubieran ayudado a the door to force the judiciary and the cit- criminal justice system, particularly as it que merece contarse. conseguir esa nueva casa. izens of the United States to take a closer relates to the death penalty. Seguramente se acordarán de los Comprendo que muchos de ustedes look at a very flawed penal system. Sister Rita Clare Gerardot, S.P. tres hermanos Schmidt (quarterback, podrían contar historias similares. Les In his address, Gov. Ryan stated: Sister Jenny Howard, S.P. fullback y tailback) del equipo de ofrezco esta historia sobre la tía “Thirty-three death row inmates had Saint Mary-of-the-Woods fútbol de Jasper High School, quienes Fronie y el tío Romie como un pusieron en aprietos a nuestro equipo ejemplo de compromiso firme a la Research for the Church/James D. Davidson de fútbol de Roncalli High School primacía de la vida familiar y el amor para calificar en la reciente final de familia. De alguna manera, estatal. Son tres de los (no sé cuántos) arriesgaron mucho tratando criar trece How many Catholics are nietos de Schmidt. Su padre y algunos hijos en circunstancias simples, para de sus tíos fueron jugadores de fútbol decir poco. estrella para Jasper hace más de una En estos días escuchamos tanto there in the United States? generación. sobre la calidad de vida. Solemos Here’s a question for you. How many figure of 61 million could reflect one of El tío Romie fue reclutado por el comparar calidad de vida con riqueza. servicio militar durante la Segunda Catholics are there in the United States? two things. It could indicate the number of La familia Schmidt sabe que el amor More precisely, how Catholics who are registered parishioners Guerra Mundial. La tía Fronie se familiar es más importante que la many Roman Catholics (a narrow interpretation). Or, it could sig- continuó haciéndose cargo de la casa riqueza de la familia. live in the 50 states nify the number of registered parishioners y de cuatro de sus cinco hijos. En De una forma u otra, el verdadero (not counting Catholics and other Catholics who, even though not ausencia de su esposo, recuerdo que amor familiar es fruto del sacrificio. in the Eastern Rite or registered parishioners, attend Mass often mi papa le enseñó cómo conducir un Uno de mis obispos amigo recalca people living in Puerto enough to be included in an October head auto. También recuerdo que su con frecuencia que la amistad cuesta. Rico, Guam and the count (a broader interpretation). There is tercera hija, Margie, y yo hicimos Y no está hablando de dinero. Virgin Islands)? Is the no way of knowing for sure which inter- nuestra Primera Comunión juntos y Ya sea que pensemos en el amor answer 61 million, pretation is most accurate. tuvimos una reunión familiar para de padres o abuelos, o de hijos y 71 million or 81 mil- In two recent national studies, col- los dos. nietos, el verdadero amor nace del lion? leagues and I have found that only two- A su regreso de la guerra, el tío auto-sacrificio. Aprender cómo hacer According to the 2002 edition of The thirds of Americans who say they are Romie trabajaba muchas horas y lo para que todo marche bien en una Official Catholic Directory, the answer is Catholic are registered parishioners. hizo hasta su vejez, en la compañía familia grande es una lección de por 61 million. But, wait. How does the Another 16 percent or so say they are not Jasper Cabinet Co. No puedo recordar vida sobre cómo compartir, y eso Directory arrive at a figure like 61 million, registered parishioners, but that there is “a cuándo comenzó, pero sé que por significa sacrificio. and what does that number mean? Does it parish they attend more often than any muchos años la tía Fronie limpió Es natural y admirable que padres refer to Catholics who agree with Church other.” The rest, another 16 percent or so, teachings, people who attend Mass regu- have no connection to a local parish. habitaciones en el Holiday Inn para y abuelos quieran que sus hijos ayudar a cubrir los gastos. Con el larly, registered parishioners or people who Thus, we have two options. We could “tengan lo que ellos no tuvieron.” Es identify themselves as Catholic? assume the Directory’s figure indicates the tiempo se convirtió en supervisora del exactamente por ello que la tía Fronie Every year, the Directory asks Church number of registered parishioners and personal de limpieza. Con la ayuda de y el tío Roamie trabajaron y leaders to report the number of Catholics other Catholics who, although not on las becas del fútbol y otras ayudas trabajaron tan arduamente hasta su in their parishes and dioceses. The parish rolls, attend Mass often enough to financieras, la mayoría de los hijos vejez. Directory does not require leaders to use a be included in an October head count (the que quisieron ir a la universidad, lo Pero el valor del mejoramiento specific theological or behavioral criterion broader interpretation). Based on this hicieron. Todos los hermanos tienen espiritual necesita tener las mejoras when making their estimates. For example, assumption, we would have to multiply la profesión de su escogencia. correspondientes en lo social y lo it does not say to report only those 61 million by about 16 percent to account La tía Fronie y el tío Romie material. No es extraño oír a los Catholics who attend Mass weekly, use for the people who say they are Catholic perdieron un hijo a causa de jóvenes de hoy en día que tienen Sunday envelopes, participate in parish but have no connection to a parish. Doing leucemia, a tan sólo dos años de todos los bienes materiales activities or accept Church teachings. It that produces an estimate of 71 million haberse casado. Se afligieron junto a necesarios, decir: “me falta algo.” A leaves it up to diocesan and parish leaders American Catholics. sus hijos por la pérdida y por los veces hablan de buscarle a la vida un to use whatever criteria they think are best. On the other hand, we could assume the giros injustos que da la vida. En sus sentido más profundo. Not long ago, colleagues and I asked Directory’s figure reflects only the number años de vejez los papeles se El mayor regalo que la tía Fronie y leaders in five dioceses what criteria they of registered parishioners (the narrow inter- cambiaron y sus trece hijos, sus el tío Romie le dieron a sus hijos use. In one diocese, leaders said they pretation). Making this assumption, we report the number of Catholics who are would have to multiply 61 million by one- cónyuges y familiares velaron por las (además del impulso para trabajar necesidades de sus padres y abuelos. registered parishioners. In another, they third to account for the Americans who arduamente), fue una fe vehemente en said they consider two factors: the number identify themselves as Catholic but are not Los días feriados, cumpleaños y Dios y fidelidad para con la Iglesia. of registered parishioners and the average on parish rolls. Using this approach, the aniversarios eran verdaderamente Estoy seguro de que continúan number of people attending Mass in estimate is that there are about 81 million ocasiones de fiesta. cuidando a sus familias con una October (known as a pew census). In a Catholics in the United States. Los Schmidts comenzaron su vida oración amorosa. † third diocese, leaders said they rely most In either case, the Directory’s figure of familiar y de casados en una casa heavily on parish registration lists, but also 61 million U.S. Catholics almost certainly realmente pequeña, la cual, si mal no Traducido por: Language Training take other things into account (such as the underestimates the total number of recuerdo, debió ser una escuela de un Center, Indianapolis October pew census and pastors’ esti- Catholics in this country. Depending on mates). In two other dioceses, leaders sim- which assumption one makes, the real ply said they use a variety of methods. number is closer to 71 or 81 million. La intención del Arzobispo Buechlein para vocaciones en febrero Thus, Church leaders use multiple methods, but are most likely to report the (James D. Davidson is professor of sociol- Adultos jóvenes: que se den cuenta de la importancia de su presencia en nues- number of people who have enough con- ogy at Purdue University in West Lafayette, tras parroquias y tengan la generosidad y el valor de considerar el servicio en nection to local parishes to be on parish Ind. His most recent book is American la iglesia, especialmente como sacerdotes y religiosos. rolls and/or counted when parish leaders Catholics: Gender, Generation, and do a pew census. Therefore, the Directory’s Commitment.) † Page 6 The Criterion Friday, February 7, 2003

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Tobit Weekend retreats, for couples preparing for The Saint Meinrad Abbey Guest House at St. Mein- For more information, call 317-788-7581. marriage, will be held at Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. rad is hosting several upcoming retreats. “Simplicity: A 56th St., in Indianapolis, on Feb. 14-16, Feb. 28-March 2, Way of Life” will be presented by Benedictine Father St. Francis Hospital and Health Centers sponsors a April 11-13, May 2-4 and June 13-15. The focus of the Noël Mueller on Feb. 28 to March 2. The weekend will breast cancer support group on the second Thursday of retreat is on helping couples grow closer and preparing explore the popular trend toward simplicity and suggest each month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the hospital’s them to be married. The program enables participants to ways that Christians today can live fully in the Lord’s Indianapolis campus, 8111 S. Emerson Ave. The next relax, pray and see how important it is to have Christ at life-giving admonitions in the midst of a consumer-ori- session will be held on Feb. 13. Each meeting will take the center of a marriage. The cost is $250 for a couple. ented society. “Spirituality in Our Everyday Lives” place in the breast center conference room. Participants For more information, call 317-545-7681 or e-mail will be presented by Benedictine Father Cyprian Davis should enter at the Women’s Health entrance of the hos- [email protected]. on March 14-16. The weekend will explore Gospel pital and follow the signs to the conference room. An examples in modern dress and virtues and vices in the oncology nurse and social worker will facilitate the Pre-Cana Conferences will be held each month at contemporary setting, and examine spirituality in every- meetings. For more information, call Janice Leak at 317- Fatima Retreat house, 5353 E. 56th St., in Indianapolis. day life. “Rings and Things” will be presented by 782-6704. The Sunday afternoon program starts at 1:45 p.m. and Benedictine Father Noël Mueller on March 28-30. The concludes at 6 p.m. The upcoming dates are Feb. 16, retreat will focus on the spiritual elements hinted at and The Daughters of Charity invite single, Catholic March 9, April 13, May 4 and June 8. The conference, openly expressed in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings women who are between 18 and 40 years old to come to which includes a Mass, will address family of origin, trilogy. Some acquaintance with The Hobbit and The a Discernment Retreat on March 21-23 at the Mater communication, Christian marriage and other important Lord of the Rings is encouraged. There will be a mid- Dei Provincialate, 9400 New Harmony Road, in Evans- relationship topics. The cost is $30 per couple, which week retreat titled “Love is a Many-Splendored ville, Ind., in the Diocese of Evansville. The retreat is includes a Perspectives on Marriage workbook, other Thing” on Feb. 11-13. Benedictine Father Eric Lies especially for women that have thought about a vocation materials and lunch. Advance registration is required. For will present the retreat, which will look at the many and wish to know more about the lives of prayer, com- more information or to register, call the Office for Youth aspects of love and ways to practice it. The cost of munity and service of the Daughters of Charity. The cost and Family Ministries at 317-236-1596 or 800-382-9836, each retreat is $175 per person or $300 per couple. of the retreat is $50. For more information, call Daughter ext. 1596. For more information or to register, call the of Charity Mary Beth Kubera at 812-963-7556 or e-mail guest house at 812-357-6585 or 800-581-6905 or [email protected]. St. Vincent Westfield Primary Care, 14828 e-mail [email protected] or log on to Greyhound Court., Suite 100, in Carmel, Ind., will host www.saintmeinrad.edu/abbey Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, 1530 Union St., in a free Health and Safety Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Indianapolis, will have a Rededication Mass at 2 p.m. Feb. 22. The public is invited to attend the free health Two Lenten miniretreats are scheduled at the Bene- on Feb. 16 to reconsecrate the restored church after a screening event for colon screening, cholesterol screen- dict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern fire nearly two years ago. Archbishop Daniel M. ing, blood pressure screening, osteoporosis screening, Ave., in Beech Grove. The Ash Wednesday Morning Buechlein will preside, and many Franciscan and arch- diabetes risk assessment and kidney disease education/ Retreat will be presented by Benedictine Sister Joan diocesan priests will concelebrate. For more information, information. There will also be a discussion on weight Marie Massura from 8:45 a.m. to noon on March 5. The call the parish office at 317-638-5551. loss and St. Vincent Bariatric Weight Loss Services. For morning offers participants a chance to begin Lent by more information, call St. Vincent Westfield Primary reviewing their commitment to love as God loves, as well Bishop Chatard High School, 5885 N. Crittenden Care at 317-338-2273. as to learn some practical ways to live out their Christian Ave., in Indianapolis, will present its annual “Chatard- life amidst hectic schedules. The cost of the morning is a-Bration” from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Feb. 22. The Catholic Charities of South Central Indiana is pre- $25. Sister Joan Marie will also present the Ash $150 ticket admits two people to the event and includes senting a Divorce and Beyond Workshop from 7 p.m. Wednesday Twilight Retreat from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on hors d’oeuvres, complimentary beverages, live and silent to 9 p.m. on four consecutive Tuesdays from Feb. 11 to March 5. Participants will join the Benedictine Sisters of auctions, a band with dancing and all other Chatard-a- March 4 at the St. Augustine Parish Hall, 316 E. Maple Our Lady of Grace Monastery for the Ash Wednesday Bration activities. For more information or to buy a St., in Jeffersonville. The evenings are intended for Mass and distribution of ashes, as well as take time to ticket, call the school office at 317-251-1451. † those who are divorced or who have filed for divorce. look into their souls and discover the presence of God, There is no charge for the workshop. Registration is who wants a personal relationship with everyone. The requested by Feb. 10. 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societal ills. movement espouses. magicians and angels—they are not evil,” • Promotes self-realization and self- Even when products are sold under a said Father Fleetwood, who now works at NEW AGE redemption, denying that salvation is a New Age label mainly as a marketing the Council of European Episcopal continued from page 1 gift of God. technique, they are sold with an un- Conferences. cardinal said. Father Peter Fleetwood, who worked Christian assumption that they can harness Their uses in the Harry Potter books The document contrasts the New Age on the document when he was an official positive energy or change negative energy, and films, he said, are “not a banner for an movement’s expectation of a coming at the council for culture, said that in the it said. anti-Christian ideology ... but are used to “Age of Aquarius,” the zodiacal water- United States and Great Britain the label In embracing elements of ancient pagan teach the difference between good and bearer, with Christianity’s faith in Jesus as “New Age” is increasingly replaced by religions, some strains of the New Age evil. the one who gives the water of salvation “holistic” sounding terms such as movement also promote magic and the “I see absolutely no problem with and eternal life. “mind/body/spirit,” but the fundamental occult, the document said. Harry Potter,” he said. While the New Age label has been ideas remain intact. “We should not ignore the fact that On the surface, the New Age concern placed on everything from music to phi- “In a cultural environment marked by magic and sorcery are being promoted in for the environment and its promotion of losophy, the Vatican document said, in its religious relativism, it is necessary to sig- modern culture,” said Teresa Osorio interreligious tolerance are positive, depths it: nal a warning against the attempt to place Goncalves, an official of the interreligious Cardinal Poupard said, and they are con- • Opposes institutional religions. New Age religiosity on the same level as dialogue office, who worked on the docu- cerns shared by the Catholic Church. • Replaces the Judeo-Christian profession Christian faith, making the difference ment. “I think this is why U.S. Protestants But New Age sees the earth as Gaia, a of a personal God with an intercon- between faith and belief seem relative,” reacted so strongly to Harry Potter,” the goddess, and promotes a universal religion nected cosmic web of energy. the document said. books by J.K. Rowling and the films in which all traces of the Judeo-Christian • Denies the uniqueness of Jesus Christ, The Vatican offices said the permeation based on the books. God will be erased. labeling him as just one example of a of New Age philosophy, spiritualism and “The Catholic reaction has been more “What worries me is that many people man who attained enlightenment. religiousness in Western culture, including balanced, looking at the impact on chil- involved in certain types of oriental or • Denies the existence of sin and evil, mandatory workplace training sessions dren,” she said. indigenous spirituality are not truly able to focusing instead on bad energy or igno- and Catholic retreat houses, calls for “I don’t think any of us grew up with- be fully aware of what is hidden behind” rance as the sources of personal and greater attention to the beliefs the out the imaginary world of fairies, the New Age’s agenda, he said. † Assessing apparitions: Vatican considers guidelines to help bishops VATICAN CITY (CNS)—In response In dioceses all over the world, the con- status of their dioceses, almost every one apprehension among some groups and to a boom in reported Marian apparitions gregation said, local groups of faithful of them spoke of local apparitions and the gratitude among some bishops. and other “private revelations,” the Vatican have pressured bishops to recognize the effects on their Catholic communities, one At the doctrinal congregation, the reac- is preparing new guidelines to help bishops authenticity of such occurrences. When the Vatican source said. tions were seen as premature. judge such phenomena and, in some cases, bishop delays or says no, there can be Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, head of the “A new document is needed, but so far curb the enthusiasm of their followers. “persistent and worrisome tensions that doctrinal congregation, has described the we haven’t written a word,” said one offi- Officials of the Vatican’s Congregation threaten the unity of the local Church,” it multiplication of Marian apparitions as a cial, who spoke on the condition of for the Doctrine of the Faith said in said. spiritual “sign of the times,” but evidently anonymity. He said the congregation was January they were updating a set of The problem is not new; prophetic he also recognizes some dangers. just beginning its study of the problem, 25-year-old guidelines because of new visions and apparitions have been reported Behind the hierarchy’s careful approach with an aim not to replace the 1978 guide- risks and a need for greater doctrinal clar- throughout the Church’s history, and many is a basic Church teaching: that public rev- lines, but to update and strengthen them ity—especially in places where lay groups saints have been on the receiving end of elation ended with the New Testament, and from a pastoral point of view. have rallied around the apparitions in defi- supposedly divine communications. that no private revelation will add anything The new document probably will be ance of local bishops. But Vatican officials said the phenome- essential to the faith. addressed to bishops and the Catholic In a report last year, the doctrinal con- non seems to be spreading, fueled by mod- That’s why even recognized apparitions faithful and is expected to be made public. gregation noted a steady increase in reports ern means of communications like the are not “required belief” for anyone in the The idea is not for the Vatican to take of “presumed Marian apparitions, mes- Internet and often characterized by apoca- Church. over the local bishop’s authority in judging sages, stigmata, sweating statues of the lyptic warnings. News that the Vatican was working on apparitions, but to clarify the criteria and Blessed Virgin or Jesus Christ, eucharistic When a group of Brazilian bishops vis- new guidelines spread quickly on Internet remind everyone of the doctrinal issues ‘miracles’ of various kinds, etc.” ited the Vatican in January to report on the sites dedicated to apparitions, prompting involved. †

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fill her shoes. said. “Everybody was very helpful in ship of time and talent, as well as treasure,” MERGE Father Clifford Vogelsang, dean of the terms of the whole process.” Williams said of the new structure. continued from page 1 New Albany Deanery and pastor of St. She said the individuals on the task “I think Keith will do an outstanding Augustine Parish in Jeffersonville, spoke force set aside “turf issues” and examined job,” Gaybrick said. “[He] is a good plans to stay with the new agency in a with Gaybrick and mentioned to him the the critical issues of a merger. administrator, a good manager.” consultive mode for a while. possibility of combining the two organiza- “We spent a lot of hours together as a “He has the heart for human services,” “She’s a great lady,” said Stephanie tions into one—a solution that task force,” Warren said. “I think it shows Williams said. Warren, president of the former Schellenberger has said worked naturally, good stewardship on the part of everyone “Keith has proven his ability to run the St. Elizabeth’s agency council and a mem- almost like a marriage. involved.” organization and to do a good job and to ber of St. Mary-of-the-Knobs Parish in The missions of the agencies, Father Gaybrick said members of the task be a good leader,” Floyds Knobs. “It’s really obvious to me Vogelsang said, are very similar. force reported back to their respective Warren said. She … that she’s highly capable. Warren agreed. “I think it’s going to be councils and the idea met with approval. also said that the “There’s just no doubt that she’ll be good because both agencies are about ... An outside facilitator was brought in and people that will missed,” Warren said. the same mission,” she said. “We’re all an executive plan was compiled. work with him in “I am retiring now to spend more time about helping human beings in need reach That plan was presented to Archbishop positions of direct with my family,” Williams said. Her their full potential,” as well as reaffirming Daniel M. Buechlein on Jan. 30 and service are very 86-year-old mother just moved to the area, life in all its stages. approved the same day. talented and will and Williams also has three young grand- Gaybrick made the suggestion to the In coming months, the councils will make his job much children. separate agency councils. In time, mem- meet to decide how the new agency will easier. Schellenberger said that at the time of bers from each council formed a task be governed. One benefit that Williams’ retirement announcement, the force to discuss the idea. “Clearly, there’s a tremendous amount Stormes already major concern became figuring out how to “We delved into it right away,” Warren of work yet to be done,” Gaybrick said. Keith Stormes sees with the new “It’s going to take a while to complete agency is that the blending,” Father Vogelsang said. referrals of clients from one part of the Carla Dolan, a member of Our Lady of agency to the other will be simpler Perpetual Help Parish in New Albany, has because people will know what is going been hired as the director of social work, on in the different areas better than before. and will take over many of Williams’ Gaybrick stressed that no services or Let Us Share The Gift Of Faith responsibilities in regard to ministry. jobs would be lost in the transition and the Dolan has 25 years of experience work- offices of both agencies—which are We Have Received ing in protective services at the Floyd across the street from one another—will County Department of Family and be maintained for the foreseeable future. Children and is excited about starting her Stormes thinks that the situation is Catholic social teaching proclaims we are keepers of new job. “win-win,” and that the ministry of the Gaybrick said that Williams retirement blended agency can be stronger than ever. our brothers and sisters. We believe that we are one has freed up money that can be used to “I think with an emphasis on growth, human family whatever our national, racial, ethnic, hire new people. Stormes will also have managed growth anyway, we can actually staff members helping him by taking over provide services to a larger clientele,” he and economic differences. many of the ministry portions of the said. agency. Schellenberger said the two agencies “We have brought some people on will be able to do more by working as one board who have a strong background in than they could have done separately. social service delivery,” Gaybrick said. “I think that it’s going to be a very “Keith will oversee the business aspect of good thing for the Catholic community this new, blended agency.” and for the broader community,” Father “I feel that it is very, very good steward- Vogelsang said. † File photo

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THE SOCIETY FOR THE PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH Barbara Williams, who has been the executive director of Catholic Charities of South Central Indiana 1400 N. Meridian St. • Indianapolis, IN 46206 for 17 years, retired on Jan. 31. During her tenure, she not only did direct social work, but also was responsible for administrative work, fundraising and financial management. St. Elizabeth’s Regional Maternity Center has merged with Catholic Charities of South Central Indiana to become St. Elizabeth- Catholic Charities. Keith Stormes is the executive director. The Criterion Friday, February 7, 2003 Page 9 Sisters of Providence honor diamond jubilarians

Eleven Sisters of Providence of Saint treasurer for the congregation, driver, Sr. Agnes Eugene Sr. Mary Pat Sr. Alma Marie Sr. Thomasine Mary-of-the-Woods recently celebrated health-care aide, manager and buyer of Cordak, S.P. Cummings, S.P. Earus, S.P. Griffin, S.P. their diamond jubilee for 60 years of min- personal supplies, coordinator of trans- istry and were honored during a eucharis- portation and staff member at The Gift tic liturgy in the Church of the Immaculate Shop at the Providence Center, all at Conception at the motherhouse. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. They are Sisters Agnes Eugene Sister Agnes Eugene also ministered as Cordak, Mary Pat Cummings, Alma bookstore supervisor and manager, and as Marie Earus, Thomasine Griffin, Dorothy director of maintenance for convent Evelyn Laughlin, Ann Patrick McNulty, buildings and grounds at Mother Eleanor Pierce, Margaret Ringe, Mary Theodore Guérin High School in River Magdalen Schwartz, Mary Slattery and Grove, Ill. She also taught at schools in Marie Kevin Tighe. Illinois, Washington, D.C., and Three of the jubilarians are natives of Massachusetts. Sr. Dorothy Evelyn Sr. Ann Patrick Sr. Eleanor Sr. Margaret the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, and all Sister Mary Pat Cummings is a Laughlin, S.P. McNulty, S.P. Pierce, S.P. Ringe, S.P. the sisters currently minister or formerly native of New Albany. She currently min- served in the archdiocese. isters as a member of the residential ser- Sister Agnes Eugene Cordak is a vices staff at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. native of Chicago. She currently minis- Sister Mary Pat, the former Sister ters as a Resource Center staff member at Marie Janice, entered the congregation on Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Jan. 7, 1942, from the former Holy Sister Agnes Eugene entered the con- Trinity Parish in New Albany and pro- gregation on Sept. 14, 1941, from fessed perpetual vows on Aug. 15, 1949. Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the- Parish in Chicago and professed perpet- Woods College with a bachelor’s degree ual vows on Jan. 23, 1950. in education. She received a master’s Sr. Mary Magdalen Sr. Marie Kevin She graduated from Saint Mary-of- degree in education from Indiana State She was a teacher Sr. Mary Slattery, S.P. the-Woods College with a bachelor’s University and a master’s degree in reli- and principal at Schwartz, S.P. Tighe, S.P. degree in education. She received a mas- gious studies from Spalding University in Precious Blood ter’s degree in education and a second Louisville, Ky. School in Jasper, master’s degree in history from Indiana Sister Mary Pat taught at St. Thomas Ind., from 1969-70. State University in Terre Haute. Aquinas School in Indianapolis from Sister Mary Pat Sister Agnes Eugene taught at the for- 1953-56, Holy Family School in New also served as mer St. Ann School in Terre Haute from Albany from 1967-69, St. Charles parish minister, 1954-55, Gibault School in Terre Haute Borromeo School in Bloomington from director of adult from 1971-72 and the former Schulte 1970-71 and Our Lady of Providence education and pas- High School in Terre Haute from High School in Clarksville from 1971-76. toral associate for 1972-73. She taught at the former She served as a pastoral associate at Immaculate St. Mary School in Richmond from St. Augustine Parish in Jeffersonville Conception Parish 1946-48 and at St. Andrew the Apostle from 1976-85. She also taught at St. Jude in Chicago. She taught at other schools in Sister Alma Marie entered the congre- School in Indianapolis from 1955-56. School in Fort Wayne, Ind., from Illinois, Maryland and Washington, D.C. gation on July 20, 1942, from St. Rose She taught at St. Joseph School in 1948-49, St. John the Baptist School in Sister Alma Marie Earus is a native of Parish in Chelsea, Mass., and professed Hammond, Ind., from 1950-52. Whiting, Ind., from 1949-53 and St. John Northampton, Mass. She currently minis- perpetual vows on Jan. 23, 1950. She also served as sacristan, local School in Vincennes, Ind., from 1961-67. ters in prayer at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. See JUBILARIANS, page 10

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Sister Ann Patrick entered the congregation on Washington, D.C. JUBILARIANS Jan. 7, 1942, from St. Philip Neri Parish in Indianapolis She served as a pastoral minister for St. Raphael Parish continued from page 9 and professed perpetual vows on Aug. 15, 1949. in Rockville, Md., director of social ministry for St. She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Charles Borromeo Parish in Oklahoma City, parish minis- She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in education. She received a mas- ter for the Sisters of Providence of Ruillé, France, in with a bachelor’s degree in education. ter’s degree and a doctorate in education from Indiana London, England, and assistant director of Osage Hills Sister Alma Marie served as a nurse’s aide in health University in Bloomington. Apartments in Tulsa, Okla. She served as social concerns care from 1979-81 and on the residential services staff Sister Ann Patrick taught or served as principal at director for St. Martin Parish in Gaithersburg, Md., out- from 1999-2000 at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She taught St. Charles Borromeo School in Bloomington from reach staff member for the elderly for Catholic Charities in at Sacred Heart School in Whiting, Ind., from 1950-53. 1953-59 and 1961-66, St. Susanna School in Plainfield Washington, D.C., receptionist for Catholic Charities in She ministered as a cook and also in convent services and from 1966-67, St. Matthew School in Indianapolis from Silver Springs, Md., and program manager for volunteer social services at St. Joseph Convent at Quincy, 1972-79, the former St. Francis de Sales School in Rollingcrest Commons in Hyattsville, Md. She taught at Mass. She taught at other schools in Illinois, Maryland, Indianapolis from 1979-80 and St. Philip Neri School in schools in Illinois, Texas, North Carolina, Maryland, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Washington, D.C. Indianapolis from 1986-94. She also served as a tutor at Massachusetts and Washington, D.C. Sister Thomasine Griffin is a native of Boston. She St. Philip Neri School from 1994-97 and ministered as a Sister Mary Magdalen Schwartz is a native of currently ministers in prayer at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. substitute teacher at Holy Spirit School in Indianapolis Chicago. She currently ministers in prayer at Saint Mary- Sister Thomasine entered the congregation on July 20, from 1997-2001. of-the-Woods. 1942, from St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Jamaica Plain, She taught at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in 1972 Sister Mary Magdalen entered the congregation on Mass., and professed perpetual vows on Jan. 23, 1950. and served on the residential services staff at the congre- Feb. 2, 1941, from St. Richard Parish in Chicago and pro- She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College gation’s motherhouse in 2001. fessed perpetual vows on Jan. 23, 1950. with a bachelor’s degree in biology. She received a mas- Sister Ann Patrick ministered as supervisor and consul- She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College ter’s degree in education counseling from the University tant in the archdiocesan Office of Catholic Education from with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics. She received a of New Hampshire. 1967-69, was program manager for the Southeast Multi- master’s degree in physical science from the University of Sister Thomasine taught at Holy Cross School in Indian- Service Center in Indianapolis from 1982-83 and was Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Ind. apolis in 1950 and at St. Joan of Arc School in Indianapolis assistant director of the Adult Education Center in Sister Mary Magdalen served as registrar for Saint from 1950-52. She taught at the former St. Ann School in Indianapolis from 1983-86. She also taught at schools in Mary-of-the-Woods College from 1977-79. She taught at Terre Haute from 1952-54 and at Our Lady of Providence Oklahoma and California. Holy Cross School in Indianapolis in 1945 and St. Philip High School in Clarksville from 1966-68. She served as co- Sister Eleanor Pierce is a native of Chelsea, Mass. She Neri School in Indianapolis from 1946-49. She taught at manager and manager of the Providence Co-op at Saint currently ministers in convent and school services for Central Catholic High School in Fort Wayne, Ind., from Mary-of-the-Woods from 2000-01. St. Rose Parish in Chelsea. 1961-64 and Reitz Memorial High School in Evansville, She also ministered as a provincial councilor for Sister Eleanor, the former Sister Reparata Marie, Ind., from 1967-68. St. Raphael Province in Fall River, Mass., and in parish entered the congregation on July 20, 1942, from St. Rose She served as administrator for the Sisters of services in the Boston area. She served as a teacher and Parish in Chelsea and professed perpetual vows on Providence regional development office in Park Ridge, Ill. principal at other schools in Illinois, Massachusetts and Aug. 15, 1950. She also ministered as director of communications, teacher Texas. She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and planned giving coordinator for Providence-St. Mel Sister Dorothy Evelyn Laughlin is a native of New with a bachelor’s degree in education. She received a mas- School in Chicago, area assistant in holistic health care for York City. She currently ministers as a member of the resi- ter’s degree in education administration from Rivier the Sisters of Providence in Chicago and tutor for dential services staff at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. College. Providence Family Services in Chicago. Sister Dorothy Evelyn entered the congregation on Sister Eleanor taught at the former St. Mary School in Sister Mary Magdalen served as a volunteer at Mother July 19, 1942, from St. Joan of Arc Parish in Indianapolis Richmond from 1947-50 and St. Patrick School in Terre Theodore Guérin High School in River Grove, Ill. She and professed perpetual vows on Jan. 23, 1950. Haute from 1961-63. She taught at St. Patrick School in also taught and served as principal at other schools in She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Fort Wayne, Ind., from 1951-54. Massachusetts, Illinois and Missouri. with a bachelor’s degree in English. She received a mas- She served as coordinator of schools and facilities for Sister Mary Slattery is a native of Los Angeles. She ter’s degree in English from Indiana State University. the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. She also taught and currently ministers in prayer at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Dorothy Evelyn taught and/or served as assistant served as principal at other schools in Illinois, Oklahoma, Sister Mary entered the congregation on Feb. 1, 1942, principal at the former St. Agnes Academy in Indianapolis Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire and from SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral Parish in Indianapolis from 1966-69, the former Ladywood School in Washington, D.C. and professed perpetual vows on Aug. 15, 1949. Indianapolis from 1969-70 and the former Ladywood- Sister Margaret Ringe is a native of Washington, D.C. She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College St. Agnes School in Indianapolis from 1970-76. She currently ministers in prayer at Saint Mary-of-the- with a bachelor’s degree in music education. She received She served as registrar and attendance officer, and min- Woods. a master’s degree in theology from Spalding University. istered as a volunteer at Roncalli High School in Sister Margaret, the former Sister Mary Ethel, entered Sister Mary taught at St. Joan of Arc School in Indianapolis from 1980-95, as a volunteer at Roncalli the congregation on July 22, 1942, from St. Joseph Parish Indianapolis from 1957-64, St. Andrew the Apostle School High School from 1995-2001 and as a coordinator for the in Beltsville, Md., and professed perpetual vows on in Indianapolis from 1964-68, Immaculate Heart of Mary St. Agnes Academy Alumnae Association in Indianapolis Jan. 23, 1950. School in Indianapolis from 1968-69, Roncalli High from 1996-2001. She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College School in Indianapolis from 1975-78 and Cathedral High She taught and served as registrar and an attendance with a bachelor’s degree in education. School in Indianapolis from 1980-85. office staff member at Marquette High School in Michigan Sister Margaret served as a member of the health care She served as director of religious education for the City, Ind., from 1976-80. She also taught at other schools services staff at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods from 1982-83 Terre Haute Deanery from 1969-71, the Seymour Deanery in California, Washington, D.C., and Illinois. and in 1986. She ministered in special works for Project in 1971-72 and the Batesville Deanery from 1972-75. She Sister Ann Patrick McNulty is a native of Apartments in Somerville, Mass., in diversified works for ministered as a clerical assistant for the congregation’s Indianapolis. She currently ministers in prayer at Saint St. Therese Parish in Wilson, N.C., and as a nurses’ aide St. Gabriel Province in Indianapolis from 1978-80 and as Mary-of-the-Woods. for St. Augustine Parish and Roosevelt Hotel in pastoral associate for St. Patrick Parish in Indianapolis in 1989-99. Sister Mary also taught at Sacred Heart School in Evansville, Ind., from 1946-48. She served in companion services from 1999-2002. She taught at other schools in Illinois, Maryland and Oklahoma. NORTH Sister Marie Kevin Tighe is a native of New Albany. She currently ministers as promoter of Blessed Mother DEANERY Theodore Guérin’s Cause at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Marie Kevin entered the congregation on Jan. 7, 1942, from the former Holy Trinity Parish in New CATHOLIC Albany and professed perpetual vows on Aug. 15, 1949. She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in social studies. She received a SCHOOLS master’s degree in education from Indiana State University and a master’s degree in spirituality from St. Louis University. Sister Marie Kevin served as a member of the corporate Bishop Chatard High School St. Lawrence School renewal team at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods from 1972-76, 5885 N. Crittenden Ave., Indpls., IN 46220 • 251-1451 6950 E. 46th St., Indpls., IN 46226 • 543-4923 associate spiritual director and teacher at Saint Meinrad Brother Joseph Umile, CSC, President Mrs. Betty Popp, Principal College at St. Meinrad from 1980-81, and associate direc- tor of spiritual formation and instructor in the School of Christ the King School Theology there from 1981-84. St. Luke School She taught at St. Philip Neri School in Indianapolis from 5858 Crittenden Ave., Indpls., IN 46220 • 257-9366 7650 N. Illinois St., Indpls., IN 46260 • 255-3912 1953-55, St. Luke School in Indianapolis from 1961-64 Mrs. Pam Costello, Principal Mr. Steve Weber, Principal and the former Chartrand High School in Indianapolis from 1964-65. She taught and served as principal at the former Immaculate Heart of Mary School St. Matthew School St. Anne School in New Castle from 1955-61. She taught 317 E. 57th St., Indpls., IN 46220 • 255-5468 4100 E. 56th St., Indpls., IN 46220 • 251-3997 at St. Joseph School in Hammond, Ind., from 1951-53, and Mrs. Annette Jones, Principal Mr. P. Martin Erlenbaugh, Principal taught and served as principal at Washington Catholic High School in Washington, Ind., from 1965-68. Sister Marie Kevin served as director of the Office for St. Andrew School St. Pius X School Pastoral Councils for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis from 4050 E. 38th St., Indpls., IN 46218 • 549-6305 7200 Sarto Dr., Indpls., IN 46240 • 466-3361 1984-92 and as provincial councilor for the congregation’s Mrs. Connie Merski, Principal Mrs. Sandi Patel, Principal St. Gabriel Province from 1968-72, residing in Peru, Ind., and Indianapolis. She served in corporate renewal in St. Joan of Arc School St. Thomas Aquinas School ecclesial groups and as a staff associate for the Center for 500 E. 42nd St., Indpls., IN 46205 • 283-1518 4600 N. Illinois St., Indpls., IN 46208 • 255-6244 Planned Change in St. Louis. She also served as a staff associate for the Archdiocese Ms. Diane Cole, Principal Mrs. Bonnie Stevens, Principal of Boston’s Center for Planned Change and as a staff member for group renewal and development in Indianapolis. She taught at other schools in Illinois. † TheCriterion MARRIAGE SUPPLEMENT

Jennifer Claire Blackburn and Casey Joseph Richardson were married on Oct. 12 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Indianapolis. The bride is the daughter of John and Anne Blackburn. The groom is the son of Don Richardson and Rita Richardson.

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Feltman-Plummer Jenkins-Kruchten Teresa Ann Feltman and Martin Anne Elizabeth Jenkins and Andrew Plummer will be married Michael Joseph Kruchten will be on June 21 at St. Roch Church in married on June 14 at St. Law- Indianapolis. The bride is the rence Church in Minneapolis, daughter of Richard and Diana Minn. The bride is the daughter of Feltman. The groom is the son of Richard and Janet Jenkins. The William and Anita Plummer. groom is the son of Jerome and Leona Kruchten.

Bedel-Screwvala Amrhein-Rippetoe Barone-Schmalenberg Kimberly Ann Bedel and Cyrus Sarah Elizabeth Amrhein and Erin D. Barone and J. Nicholas Farrokh Screwvala will be married Michael David Rippetoe will be Schmalenberg will be married on April 26 at St. John the Evan- married on June 7 at St. Louis on Oct. 18 at the Bellarmine gelist Church in Enochsburg. The Church in Batesville. The bride Chapel on the campus of Xavier bride is the daughter of Tom and is the daughter of Michael and University in Cincinnati, Ohio. Judy Bedel. The groom is the son Donna Amrhein. The groom is The bride is the daughter of of Farrokh and Ellen Screwvala. the son of Delbert and Debbie Dan and Andrea Barone. The Rippetoe. groom is the son of John and Hahn-Bartlett Nancy Schmalenberg. Emily Anne Hahn and Kyle Johnson-Woehlke Richard Bartlett will be married Leanne M. Johnson and John M. ❧ on June 14 at Immaculate Heart of Woehlke were married on Jan. 4 Mary Church in Indianapolis. The at St. Charles Borromeo Church bride is the daughter of Tim and in Bloomington. The bride is the Linda Hahn. The groom is the son daughter of Joanne Johnson and Barr-Simmons the late Lonnie Johnson. The Sara A. Barr and Jason S. Sim- of Steve and Betsy Bartlett. groom is the son of Tom and mons will be married on July 26 Marie Woehlke. at St. Jude Church in Indian- apolis. The bride is the daughter Burton-Fleck of Robert and Becky Barr. The Kacie Beth Burton and Alex groom is the son of Linda Andrew Fleck will be married on Antolik-Cravens Simmons and the late Alan B. June 14 at St. Roch Church in Cristine Antolik and Matthew R. Simmons. Indianapolis. The bride is the Cravens were married on Oct. 26 daughter of Mark Burton and at Holy Cross-Immaculata Church Shelley Burton. The groom is the in Cincinnati, Ohio. The bride is son of Larry and Andrea Fleck. the daughter of George and Janice Antolik. The groom is the son of Steve and Betty Cravens. Hucker-Brown Katherine Walker Hucker and Jason Arthur Brown will be mar- Jones-Conant ried on July 5 at St. Monica Juliana Marie Jones and Brian Church in Indianapolis. The bride Scott Conant will be married on is the daughter of Brian and May 2 at St. Michael Church in Kathleen Hucker. The groom is Greenfield. The bride is the Erdly-Purichia the son of Martin Brown and daughter of John and Roselee Beatty-Maloney Lisa M. Erdly and Mark S. Phyllis F. Beatty and David A. Sally Carboneau. Jones. The groom is the son of Purichia will be married on Maloney will be married on Gary and Pat Conant. May 31 at Holy Trinity Church in March 1 at St. Matthew Church Indianapolis. The bride is the in Indianapolis. The bride is the daughter of Charles Erdly and daughter of Mary Cole. The ❧ Evelyn Erdly. The groom is the groom is the son of Joseph and son of the late Nicholas and Dorothy Maloney. Elaine Purichia.

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WeddingAnnouncements Schutz-Koors Sarah Ruth Schutz and Anthony William Koors will be married on Feb. 15 at St. Jude Church in Indianapolis. The bride is the daughter of Mary Schutz. The groom is the son of Jim and Glorian Koors. ❧ Scieszka-Martin Maitzen-Adams Michel-Barnes Paquette-Kaiser Monica Lynn Scieszka and Kelly-O’Brien Nina Catherine Paquette and Matthew Alan Martin will be Shawna L. Kelly and Patrick D. Michaela Ann Maitzen and Angela Elizabeth Michel and James Arthur Kaiser Jr. will be married on June 28 at Holy Spirit O’Brien were married on Sept. 7 Matthew Dennis Adams will be Jason David Barnes will be mar- married on May 10 at St. Berna- Church in Indianapolis. The bride at Our Lady of Lourdes Church married on June 14 at the Marian ried on May 3 at St. Monica dette Church in Indianapolis. The is the daughter of Michael and in Indianapolis. The bride is the College Chapel in Indianapolis. Church in Indianapolis. The bride bride is the daughter of Donald Mary Ann Scieszka. The groom is daughter of Tim and Terry Kelly. The bride is the daughter of is the daughter of Bill and Julie and Stephenie Paquette. The the son of Thomas and Kathy The groom is the son of J.J. and Michael and Ann Maitzen. The Michel. The groom is the son of groom is the son of James Sr. and Martin. Jan O’Brien. groom is the son of Dennis and Dave and Cheryl Barnes and Barbara Adams. Bruce and Leigh Stuart. Linda Kaiser. ❧ ❧ McCartin-McCauley Stacy Ann McCartin and Chad William McCauley will be mar- Niehoff-Tuohy ried on June 28 at St. Louis Joanna Niehoff and William B. Bertrand Church in Louisville, Tuohy will be married on May 17 Ky. The bride is the daughter of at St. Luke Church in Indian- Thomas and Rose McCartin. The apolis. The bride is the daughter Spiliopulos-Morrone Julia Anne Spiliopulos and groom is the son of James and of Ralph and Jan Niehoff. The Dominic Angelo Morrone will Diane McCauley. groom is the son of James and Frances Tuohy. be married on June 7 at LeBeau-Weinzierl ❧ St. Edmund Church in Oak Park, Mandy S. LeBeau and Joel R. Redelman-Diez Ill. The bride is the daughter of McCrery-Crotzer Miriam Delores Redelman and Rosemary Spiliopulos and the Weinzierl will be married on Dr. Rebecca McCrery and May 17 at St. Simon the Apostle Andrew James Diez will be mar- late George Spiliopulos. The Dr. David R. Crotzer will be mar- ried on May 3 at St. Mary groom is the son of Antone and Church in Indianapolis. The bride ried on April 26 at SS. Peter and is the daughter of Stephen and Church in Greensburg. The bride Doris Morone. Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis. is the daughter of Delores Joan LeBeau. The groom is the The bride is the daughter of ❧ son of Robert and Jan Weinzierl. Redelman and the late Alfred Dr. Jerry and Jane McCrery. The Redelman. The groom is the son groom is the son of Gerald and of Arthur and Kathleen Diez. Tebbe-Redelman JoEllen Crotzer. Marilyn Kay Tebbe and Kevin Jerome Redelman will be mar- ried on May 24 at St. Mary Church in Greensburg. The bride is the daughter of James and Paas-Steele Irene Tebbe. The groom is the Lisa Renee Paas and John son of Delores Redelman and the Edward Steele will be married on late Alfred Redelman. June 14 at St. Pius X Church in Indianapolis. The bride is the ❧ daughter of Terry and Pat Paas. The groom is the son of John and Lorch-Guimont Vivian Steele. Walters-Potts Shannon Coleen Walters and Courtney Bridget Lorch and Robertson-Moyars Rodney Lewis Guimont will be McNulty-Bretz James Patrick Potts will be mar- Maghan Colleen McNulty and Anne Marie Robertson and Jason married on June 14 at St. John ried on June 7 at St. Therese of Brian Patrick Bretz will be mar- Moyars will be married on June 7 the Evangelist Church in the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) ried on April 5 at Resurrection at Holy Spirit Church in Indian- Indianapolis. The bride is the Church in Indianapolis. The Church in Evansville, Ind. The apolis. The bride is the daughter of daughter of Tom and Kathy bride is the daughter of Paul and bride is the daughter of Jim and John and Rozanne Robertson. The Lorch. The groom is the son of Joy Walters. The groom is the Terry McNulty. The groom is the groom is the son of John Moyars Rod and Maureen Guimont. son of Jerome Potts and Carolyn son of Patrick and Judy Bretz. and Sandi Higdon. Hines. † Page 14 Marriage Supplement The Criterion Friday, February 7, 2003 Couple prays ‘together’ at the same time every day

By Colette S. Fike started praying together, but now I find Colette and Bill Fike pray “together” at the same time Special to The Criterion this deep sharing moves our relationship forward, spurs my personal growth and every day regardless of their location. They were married

“At morn—at noon—at twilight dim, allows me to fall more deeply in love Valainis Tony Photo by Maria! thou hast heard my hymn! every day. I persisted because I believe on April 27, 2002, at In joy and woe—in good and ill the power of my prayer is magnified St. Christopher Church in Mother of God, be with me still! when another joins in my petition. Indianapolis. He is a longtime When the Hours flew brightly by, “Again, I say to you, if two of you member of St. Christopher And not a cloud obscured the sky, agree on earth about anything for which Parish. She was previously a My soul, lest it should truant be, they are to pray, it shall be granted to them member of Christ the King Thy grace did guide to thine and thee. by my heavenly Father. For where two or Parish in Indianapolis. Now, when storms of fate o’ercast three are gathered in my name, there am I Darkly my Present and my Past, in the midst of them” (Mt 18:19-20). Let my Future radiant shine It’s not surprising that married couples With sweet hopes of thee and thine.” find this type of prayer hard, even when they share a common religious tradition. I “Hymn” by Edgar Allen Poe used to believe prayer was meant for God alone, so it felt uncomfortably revealing When my watch alarm goes off at to talk to God aloud in front of my hus- three o’clock each day, I silently join my band. husband, Bill, in prayer. If families are called to be the domes- Early in our relationship, I was leaving tic Church, isn’t “the community” town for a camping vacation and we enriched by the intimacy of shared agreed to meet in prayer at the same time prayer? every day. A couple I know takes daily walks and That very first day, my watch alarm talks about how they experienced God that rang while I was taking a picture of fog day. When we have the opportunity to rolling across a valley in West Virginia, copy that practice, a simple observation bringing us together across the miles. that might have seemed too insignificant We now have a string of similarly for normal conversation sparks a deep and Tobit Weekend, Pre Cana Program beautiful memories; we continued our meaningful discussion. It gives us an regular prayer time when I returned opportunity to be attentive to each other help prepare couples for marriage home. We found that pausing to raise our and to learn something new about God. thoughts to God at these moments gives When we are in relationship with oth- By Mary Ann Wyand marriage and not the wedding, the [fol- them a whole new dimension, enriching ers, we also have opportunities to pray low-up] evaluations reveal an overwhelm- both our lives and our relationship. without words: the small sacrifices we Engaged couples in the archdiocese ing delight in the experience.” Bells calling us to prayer has a long make, the way we approach our daily can enjoy the beauty of Fatima Retreat DePrey said highlights of the Tobit history in the Roman Catholic Church; its responsibilities and the way we keep our House in Indianapolis while completing Weekend include time to relax as a roots are in the monastic tradition of the commitment to spend time together. Church-required marriage preparations. couple and the experience of participating Liturgy of the Hours, a collection of In silence, service and words shared The archdiocesan retreat center at 5353 in a eucharistic liturgy in “slow motion,” prayers recited daily to keep the Church with sacred intent, our recognition of E. 56th St. is the host for the monthly Pre a prayerful experience that helps partici- in perpetual prayer. God’s hand in these holy moments rings Cana Program sponsored by the arch- pants understand the meaning behind the Though not a Catholic, Edgar Allen Poe out, joining the pealing ‘round the world diocesan Office for Youth and Family prayers and traditions of the Roman wrote the above poem about the Angelus, at morn, three and twilight dim. Ministries and the monthly Tobit Catholic Mass. another simpler series of regular daily Weekends presented by Fatima staff Both programs address family of ori- prayers announced by the church bells. (This story is reprinted with permission members, trained volunteer couples and a gin, communication, Christian marriage Unlike the prayers we recite the rest of from the January 2003 issue of Reflec- priest. and other important relationship topics. the day, the evening prayer at our house tions, the newsletter of Fatima Retreat Kevin DePrey, director of the retreat The Pre Cana Program is a Sunday allows us time for reflection, silence and House in Indianapolis. Colette Shanahan center, said the staff enjoys providing afternoon session that starts at 1:45 p.m. petitions. Fike is associate director of programs for hospitality and guest services for both and concludes at 6 p.m. The 2003 dates This was awkward for me when we the archdiocesan retreat house.) † marriage preparation programs. are Feb. 16, March 9, April 13, May 4, Marilyn Hess, assistant director of the June 8, July 20, Aug. 3, Sept. 28, Oct. 19 Office for Youth and Family Ministries, and Nov. 16. 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Birthday Birthday of the 2nd person CTN fall02 The Criterion Friday, February 7, 2003 Marriage Supplement Page 15 ‘Nothing Between Us’ promotes Natural Family Planning By Brandon A. Evans their children because of “just reasons” that are “not “The world has us believe that it’s impossible,” she motivated by selfishness but … in conformity with the said. “It seems daunting, but the graces are there.” “Nothing Between Us,” a Natural Family Planning generosity appropriate to responsible parenthood” Especially with the grace of the sacrament of marriage, (NFP) conference this month, will offer engaged couples (Catechism of the Catholic Church, #2368), it does teach along with the other sacraments, she said, it is possible. a unique opportunity to learn how to make their future that to use artificial methods of contraception to achieve Besides, she said, couples that have waited until mar- marriages stronger and more loving. this end is gravely immoral and destructive to marriages. riage to have sexual relations are already accustomed to The NFP conference will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Many couples have found the benefits and joys of abstaining from intercourse despite their strong desires. on Feb. 22 at the Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center, practicing NFP, which allows a couple to carefully moni- Siefker said that NFP is not just intended for couples to 1400 N. Meridian St., in Indianapolis. tor a woman’s body and only have intercourse during live within the boundaries of the natural law as dictated The program is described as “a day of education, those times when she is infertile. Even these acts, though, by the Church, but provides many other benefits. reflection and prayer for all engaged and married couples are naturally open to conception. “It’s going to help their marriages so much,” she said. … who desire to come to a better understanding of God’s Siefker said that she wants to be open with engaged “Natural Family Planning is not just a method of spacing gift of sexuality.” couples about the difficulties of living according to the children … it’s a philosophy of life.” Clergy and religious are also encouraged to attend the wisdom of the Church, but said that in the long run the She said it helps the couple manage their temporal conference to learn more about Natural Family Planning. difficulties are far fewer than those of a typical marriage needs by encouraging them to be open with each other, Monica Siefker, a member of St. Vincent de Paul and bear wonderful fruit. talk more, even about sex, and be better parents, and also Parish in Bedford, helped plan the conference with her In a culture that often tries to run from the crosses that helps them tend to things eternal. husband, Dale, and other couples from the Archdiocesan Christ gives us, she said, “you just don’t have a resurrec- “It helps them together shoot for heaven,” she said. Pro-Life Speakers Bureau. tion without the cross.” Siefker added that NFP teaches a couple to be truly She said the conference will give engaged couples a Abstinence is the cross that many couples worry about selfless and give themselves totally to the other person, chance to hear about the Catholic Church’s teachings on with NFP. A couple wishing to avoid pregnancy must which is what real love is all about. sexuality and get an excellent introduction to NFP. abstain from sexual intercourse during a certain part of “Real love is, as Jesus Christ taught us, … about the While the Church does not forbid a family to space each month. total self-donation,” she said. The conference, she said, “is definitely the place to get the introduction to Natural Family Planning.” Pope’s Theology of the Body addresses The first speaker will be Father C. Ryan McCarthy, associate pastor of Prince of Peace Parish in Madison, who will discuss Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Christian sexuality and relationships Body. By Zygmunt Mazanowski IV seminary at this moment, I have found a much clearer Father McCarthy wants people to know that “chastity Special to The Criterion perspective on how to have a healthy Christian sexuality is not something that restricts, but frees.” than I ever knew existed. His presentation will address “the theology of the body The Theology of the Body. What exactly is it? I have especially been amazed at the pope’s words and in the context of teaching and training young adults the It’s the title for 129 addresses by Pope John Paul II in insights on the beauty, dignity and worth of a holy, sacra- virtue of chastity.” the beginning years of his pontificate. This theology mental, Christian marriage. He even goes so far as to refer Dr. J. R. Hoffman, a general practice and NFP-only offers a new and fresh perspective on Christian sexuality to marriage as a sign that makes visible the invisible mys- physician from Jasper, Ind., in the Diocese of Evansville, and relationships. tery of God in the Trinity. The ultimate sign of this mystery will discuss “Family Planning the Pro-Life Way.” The pope conveys this theology by looking at God’s of marriage, he believes, is found in the act of making love Siefker said he will talk about the pro-life message and original plan in Genesis and reflecting on the significance and/or sexual union between a man and woman committed discuss the root causes of the problem of abortion. of Christ’s life, teachings and sacrifice for us. He also to each other through the sacrament of marriage. “Contraception is directly linked to abortion,” said concentrates on Christ as our hope for living out a holy In the past, it was easy for me to downplay marriage Servants of the Gospel of Life Sister Diane Carollo, direc- and pure sexuality and as our ultimate avenue for achiev- as I considered a possible call to celibacy. What I learned tor of the archdiocesan Office of Pro-Life Activities. “It ing a grace-filled sexual life. through the Theology of the Body is that this attitude is prepares the couple to reject the gift of life and be self- After author George Weigel read and reviewed the exact opposite perspective of the man who has faith- centered and selfish. These are the ingredients that prepare Theology of the Body, he stated in his book A Witness to fully, fervently and profoundly led the Catholic Church as the couple to discover reasons to reject a so-called Hope: “The Theology of the Body is one of the boldest pontiff for the past 25 years. unplanned pregnancy that demands a response of love.” reconfigurations of Catholic theology in centuries... These The other grace that has come through the integration Elizabeth Matthews, a mother of 10 and author of 129 catechetical addresses, taken together, constitute a of this theology into my life is the grace of a deeper Precious Treasure: The Story of Patrick, also will speak kind of theological time bomb set to go off with dramatic purity in mind, heart and intention. at the conference. consequences, sometime in the third millennium of the West does a great job in bringing this out in his tapes “She is going to talk about children and the blessing Church” (pp. 383, 343). and books as he describes his own inner transformation they are,” Siefker said. Matthews believes that children The Indianapolis chapter of the Frassati Society, which from lust to purity during the years he has embraced this are meant to help their parents become sanctified. meets on the last Friday of every month for a dinner and theology. There also will be question-and-answer panel discus- discussion at St. Luke Parish, decided that the time for As I look into the world with new eyes and a new sions with clergy, physicians and married couples as well this teaching to be integrated into the lives of young heart, I see others as my brothers and sisters created in as refreshments, door prizes and exhibitors from a variety adults was not in the future, but in the present. Thus, we the image and likeness of God, and I now have a stronger of pro-life and pro-family organizations. have dedicated four months to the topic. love for them in the midst of their circumstances, strug- The conference is free, but donations will help defray After studying Pope John Paul II’s work, Christopher gles and joys. This reality of relating to my friends as costs. Advance registration is requested. West, a theologian, professor and husband, decided to brothers and sisters has intensified after contemplating, Siefker hopes many engaged couples will take this dedicate the rest of his life to popularizing the Theology discussing and reading the Theology of the Body. opportunity to find out about NFP and learn how it is giv- of the Body for American Catholics. His conferences, It is my hope that many Catholic young adults ing some Catholic couples so much joy. tapes and books are slowly creating a stir in Catholic throughout this country will be exposed to this life-trans- circles around the country. forming Christian sexuality. May the grace and clarity it (For more information or to register, call the archdioce- During the young adult discussion times, Frassati has to offer bring forth a purer, more fully redeemed and san Office of Pro-Life Activities at 317-236-1569 or 800- Society members used material from West’s presentations more holy generation of Catholics. 382-9836, ext. 1569.) † and writings. I have found that after reading many of the pope’s (Zygmunt Mazanowski IV is a member of St. Luke addresses and West’s book titled The Good News about Parish in Indianapolis and is pursuing a Master of Arts Sex and Marriage, and attending West’s conference, degree in Theology at Saint Meinrad Seminary. He is a “Naked Without Shame,” in Chicago, the drama that graduate of Bishop Chatard High School in Indian- Religious Bulletins Weigel referred to has already begun in my own life. apolis. 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By Jennifer Lindberg teaching of the Communion of Saints and knew that, while not present in body, The stairs were lined with people as I Gary’s mother, Lois, was there in spirit. prayed the rosary with my bridesmaids at We also got busy trying to make sure Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Indian- we knew everything we could about mar- Ann Wyand Photo by Mary apolis. riage, such as how the Church views it, My mother was on one step, and vari- why it is a sacrament, and why it’s impor- ous friends sat on the others. All of them tant for spouses to share themselves had something to do with helping Gary entirely by being open to children and not and me prepare for the day when our lives using artificial contraception in their mari- would be joined forever. tal relations. Keeping Christ at the center of our Taking marriage preparation courses wedding preparations was important to from the priest, a married couple and then both of us. Natural Family Planning classes helped us As we dealt with the loss of Gary’s share everything and kept us focused on mother only two months before our wed- the true meaning of the sacrament that we ding, juggled with trying to find a recep- would bestow on one another. tion site at the last minute—our original In the Catholic Church, the priest acts one was damaged by a tornado—ordered as the witness to the marriage and cele- tuxes, and found my dress and veil, Christ brates the Eucharist, and the bride and was the foundation that kept us from groom actually marry each other. being overwhelmed by all the strain. Our instruction from the married cou- Frequently, wise women who have ple helped us tremendously. They shared been married for many years kept telling their faith life with us, talked about the me to focus on the sacrament. God would reality of marriage, like who’s going to set work out the rest. the alarm clock, along with the deeper I wanted to heed their advice, and I meaning of how a wedding is a covenant wanted to make sure that we lived our between the couple and God. engaged life as a stepping-stone to how Our Natural Family Planning couple we would live out our faith life in the shared their home with us, their five chil- Church as a married couple. dren and their wealth of knowledge about Gary and Jennifer Lindberg were married on Nov. 23, 2002, at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Keeping your eyes focused on Jesus in how NFP helps a couple grow closer Indianapolis. Their marriage preparations helped them keep their focus on Christ during this hectic time. the middle of wedding preparations is not together and communicate with one easy. Your attention is being pulled in another better. asked for God’s will in our lives and To continue that, we decided to use our numerous directions. It’s easy to get dis- Our priest, Father James Farrell, helped blessings on our families and friends. Our honeymoon as a pilgrimage to pray tracted, and you wonder what consumed us plan our liturgy and listened intently to families and our wedding party joined us together and learn more about each other your life before wedding preparations our desires to model our marriage after the in the novena. while enjoying time with each other. took it over. Holy Family. The Catholic wedding ceremony has an Journeying to Rome, we were blessed With the loss of Gary’s mother in the We tried to do all this in specific ways optional Prayer of the Couple that can to meet the Holy Father. Pope John Paul II middle of those preparations, we dealt that our friends and family could also include a prayer written by the couple and will greet all newlyweds personally if you with deep grief while trying to think ahead share. We really prayed about how we approved by the priest. call or write to your local chancery office to what would be one of the happiest days could dedicate our marriage to God. We decided to use a crucifix as our to request special tickets for his weekly of our lives. Taking the Holy Family as our model, Prayer of the Couple as a way to remind general audience. Leaning on our faith during this emo- we began a nine-day novena to the Holy us to always follow Christ. I’d brought the We will always cherish that brief meet- tional time helped us. We embraced the Family prior to our Nov. 23 wedding. We custom back with me after a pilgrimage to ing when we greeted the Holy Father and Medjugorje, Bosnia, in 1998. There, cou- he made the sign of the cross over us. ples have a crucifix blessed at their wed- We also traveled to Assisi and to ding as a sign of following the cross. Medjugorje, a welcome respite from the During Mass, Father Farrell blessed the craziness and loudness of Roman street crucifix, which now hangs in our bedroom traffic. above our dresser next to a statue of the We chose this type of honeymoon to Blessed Mother. We hope to always take see the world, view the treasures of our our joys, sufferings and struggles to the Church and start our marriage in prayer so Cross of Christ. we could continue that practice through- God blessed us during our wedding out our lives. preparation. Many couples may not see Our biggest test on our honeymoon was the value in such preparation or think it’s when the bus drivers went on strike in too much or they don’t need it. I’d Rome and we decided to walk to the cata- encourage them to take another view. combs. We knew it was quite a distance, With high divorce rates and the but didn’t realize we’d be walking demeaning of marriage in secular society, 15 miles, which took us about three hours. 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We learned more about the faith of Gary and I also knew we would receive ancient Christians and knew that we could Start Your Plans (317) 872-7700 ext 137 grace from the sacrament of matrimony to have that same faith. We just need to keep Fax (317) 872-2974 help us in our marriage. our eyes on Jesus. † email – [email protected] Embassy Suites of The Criterion’s subscribers Indianapolis North (more than 163,000 3912 Vincennes Road Indianapois, IN 46268 91% readers) are homeowners looking for quality products and new ways to update their living space. A supplement to Catholic newspapers published by Catholic News Service, 3211 Fourth Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017-1100. All contents are copyrighted © 2003 by Catholic News FaithAlive! Service. A family is holy because God’s grace is at work in it By H. Richard McCord Jr. These are factors responsible for healthy functioning. For Christian fami- In bold lettering, her T-shirt pro- lies, they can promote growth in holi- claimed, “Our family puts the fun in dys- ness. Grace builds upon nature. functional.” Some often-cited family strengths Northwest Indiana Catholic Clever, even brilliant, I thought. include good communication, problem- The message? We need to abandon the solving skills, flexibility, clear norms and quest to become a perfect family. It gets willingness to ask for help. At the top of in the way of living and growing, and the list, though, is a belief in one’s family maybe even of having some fun. and a sense of commitment to it. I call it CNS photo by Karen Callaway, A family cannot always be successful. “family faithfulness.” This strength is Normally, success is something one foundational. It is also a bedrock achieves by accomplishing goals. But Christian virtue. family is not an achievement or a set of Family faithfulness is not an abstrac- tasks to master. A family is a complex set tion. It’s a web of commitments made to of relationships weaving together the and by spouses, parents, children, elders, good and bad, the ugly and beautiful. siblings and extended family members. Families experience success and fail- Faithfulness means a commitment ure. They’re functional and dysfunctional extending over time along with the assur- at the same time. ance we give the other person that we A family is not a project. It is a web of will be there for him or her, even when relationships. The concept of success that person makes it difficult. needs to be re-imagined if it’s to have The biblical story in both the Old and meaning for those of us struggling along, New Testaments is a saga of God’s trying to do our best and occasionally fidelity to the human family. God finding the fun in being dysfunctional. refuses to give up on a wayward people, Family faithfulness is not an abstraction. It’s a web of commitments made to and by spouses, parents, In “Follow the Way of Love,” their pursuing a relationship with them that children, elders, siblings and extended family members. 1994 pastoral message to families, the climaxes in Jesus redeeming us for a life U.S. bishops wrote, “A family is holy not of communion with God and one because it is perfect but because God’s another. Faith strengthens family bonds grace is at work in it, helping it to set out God shows us how to be faithful. A anew every day on the way of love.” family is the first and best place where By David M. Thomas difficulty. Ironically, one’s worst times Over the years, I’ve found that this is we imitate the divine example. can turn into one’s best times. Hardships the most often quoted passage in the Fidelity is learned one step at a time “If you think it’s hard to predict the can bring out the best in people. entire document. by making and keeping commitments, weather, try to predict family survival. It Walsh and her colleagues have been On one level, family “success” is a being faithful in large and small matters, just can’t be done.” studying a set of patterns or strengths that false myth, but in a deeper sense it can and failing and trying again. I was talking with a friend who is a help to secure survival. be defined as faithfulness—our faithful- Forgiving and being forgiven play a family therapist. She said she sees mira- One of the first findings about resilient ness in all relationships we call family big role in family faithfulness. cles every day, but also has witnessed families was that they stayed together along with God’s unconditional faithful- Resentment, recrimination, vindictive- terrible failures. during difficulties. If they sought help, ness, which makes possible our loving ness, harboring grudges and the like are “Family life is about the craziest thing they did it together. These families would commitments. termites eating away at our commit- on earth,” she said. “There are forces and say that as long as they were together One family has struggled a long time ments. sources of strength that surprise me all they could make it. Fidelity to each other with a child who has a serious manic- Like love and commitment, forgive- the time.” was their saving virtue. They also did depressive condition. Another family has ness is a choice. We must decide to for- Fifty years ago, psychological things together. They took part in family just seen their son sentenced to 10 years give ourselves as well as others. researchers began to wonder why some rituals, ate together, talked about difficul- in prison for violating probation and sell- Forgiveness enables us to see a basic people survive life’s difficult challenges ties and valued each other. ing drugs. Another couple agonizes over goodness while disapproving certain while others don’t. “That’s what I noticed the most,” the their daughter’s inability to form stable activity. When we lay hold of this good- The best-known analysis of this came therapist said. “When they came to my relationships with men. A large, close- ness, we can make or re-make a commit- from psychologist Victor Frankl. Sur- office, they respected each other. Even knit family tries to keep one member’s ment to the person. vivors, he observed, retained meaning for the little ones were allowed to speak. I alcoholism under control. These are a Commitments become the glue hold- their life and believed that their personal used to listen very carefully to the little few of the successful families I know! ing family relationships together. By existence was worth saving. ones. Often, they had the answer.” They are successful because, often cooperating with God’s grace, any fam- One leader in the study of family Family resilience comes from deep despite strong odds, they’ve stayed ily—no matter how broken it might feel resilience, Dr. Froma Walsh, is a widely within the family. Many families have together. And not with a static, resentful at times—can develop the habit or virtue respected researcher and professor in the experienced terrible poverty, chronic ill- feeling of entrapment, but with a deter- of faithfulness. School of Social Service Administration ness or disability, but still hang together. mined sense of “us.” They are committed The family that keeps its promise to at the University of Chicago. She studies They almost always have a belief that to being a family. It’s how they see them- be an intimate community of life and success in marriage and family life. they must stay together and deal with selves. They tend to grow strong at the love, and whose members bear with one The helping professions focus on fail- whatever comes as a family. weak spots in their lives. another in forgiveness and fidelity, is ures, Walsh said, but she knows from her Maybe part of the explanation for their Some families survive, and even successful in God’s eyes. In the end, clinical work and professional research surprising strength comes from being thrive, while others do not. What makes that’s what counts. that many marriages and families beat connected with a source of power deep the difference? Experts point to a collec- the odds by overcoming major chal- within, whose name begins most prayers. tion of beliefs and behaviors called “fam- (H. Richard McCord Jr. is director of the lenges. ily strengths,” which are the ties that U.S. bishops’ Secretariat for Family, Her research shows that resiliency (David Thomas is family life editor with bind. Laity, Women and Youth.) † actually is created in the midst of Benziger Publishing.) † Discussion Point Faith and love unite families This Week’s Question It also needs a foundation at its base, and from our What specific strength does a family need to survive perspective that foundation is the Catholic faith.” and thrive? (Fred Omodt, Sandpoint, Idaho) “To survive and thrive, a family needs to truly love Lend Us Your Voice one another—with all that true love entails. If that can be achieved, the rest will take care of itself.” (Dave An upcoming edition asks: What is your primary Laux, Mishawaka, Ind.) notion or understanding of God—of what God is like? Catholic Key “In our home, it’s the love of Christ and the love of To respond for possible publication, write to Faith family.” (LeWayne Pietz, Honolulu, Hawaii) Alive! at 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. “It needs unconditional love and, at times, tough love. 20017-1100. † CNS photo by Joe Cory, Page 18 The Criterion Friday, February 7, 2003 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Stories, Good News, Fire/ Fr. Joe Folzenlogen, S.J. Important events: Jerome translates Bible Four laws of Fifteenth in a series time Latin had become the language of However, Jerome was not an easy man people who lived in the West. The Old to get along with and he made enemies in effective Church St. Jerome finished translating the Testament was written in Hebrew with a Rome. When Pope Damasus died in 384, Bible into Latin in 405. That’s the 15th little Aramaic thrown in, and the New Jerome decided it was better for him to outreach event on my list of the Testament was all written in Greek. return to the East. He eventually settled in 50 most important Then along came Jerome. Learned in Bethlehem, where he lived in a cave next A few weeks ago, I attended a seminar events in Catholic his- Latin, Greek, Hebrew, Aramaic and to the one where Jesus was born. on “Four Laws of Effective Church Out- tory. Jerome’s transla- Chaldaic, he had studied the Scriptures There he finished translating the New reach.” The program tion made it possible both while living as a hermit and in Testament and began on the Old Testament, was presented by for Catholics in the Constantinople under St. Gregory translating directly from the Hebrew. The Outreach Marketing. West to have the Bible Nazianzen. He had traveled extensively in only books he did not translate were the Our facilitator for the read to them. Palestine, carefully marking each spot of Books of Wisdom, Ecclesiasticus, Baruch day was Rev. Chad As we saw in the Jesus’ life. He earned a reputation as an and the two Books of the Maccabees. McCallum, the young 12th column in this avid scholar. St. Augustine said of him, Jerome’s Bible, called the Vulgate pastor of a Wesleyan series, by the latter “What Jerome is ignorant of, no mortal because it was in the “vulgar” (or com- church south of Grand half of the fourth century there was gen- has ever known.” mon) language of the people, became the Rapids, Mich. eral agreement about which writings In 382, Pope Damasus convened a official version of the Bible, and it lasted I would like to should be in the New Testament. The council to deal with a schism in Antioch. through the centuries. The Council of report that we were Christian Church had also accepted the Jerome accompanied the Bishop of Trent, in the 16th century, formally given the magic answer to bringing hordes Old Testament, rebuffing men like Antioch and was appointed secretary of declared it to be the authentic text to be of people into our parishes, but that quick Marcion who rejected it. Justin, for exam- the council. He so impressed Pope used in the Church. solution was not available. Instead, we ple, asserted that his conversion to Damasus that the pope kept him in Rome Besides translating the Bible, Jerome covered a comprehensive set of ideas and Christianity came about because he was as his personal secretary. wrote commentaries on the Bible, brought practices that a parish could use in forming convinced that it was the fulfillment of the Pope Damasus recognized the need for an ecclesiastical history up to date, trans- and implementing outreach strategies. Old Testament prophecies. a Bible in the people’s language, so he lated Origen’s works, and wrote treatises The four laws are: (1) Create an identity The trouble was that by the late fourth asked Jerome to translate the New against the heresies of his day. But his for outreach. (2) Attract visitors by com- century only the learned could read the Testament from Greek to Latin. Jerome most important contribution to the Church municating your identity. (3) Connect books that comprised the Bible. By that began his work in Rome in 382. was his translation of the Bible. † attenders to your church. (4) Equip mem- bers to be inviters. Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes Rev. McCallum frequently shared expe- riences from his own congregation. One Sunday, he passed out notecards and asked Proclaiming the no-fault gospel worshippers to write one word that described their congregation. About 85 per- Here I was, happily reading through a And somehow, increased eating leads Then the poor wimps who buy their prod- cent of the people wrote down “friendly.” book review and minding my own busi- inevitably to increased appetite. ucts won’t be tempted to overeat. Then, over the next few weeks, he would ness, when a jarring Such machinations eventually led to a Didn’t we try this once before with ask people in restaurants and other public paragraph interrupted need for bigger seats in public places, law- Prohibition? Did it work? This is the same places what they thought of the church. me. A good review suits claiming that food caused people’s wrongheaded argument which is used Nobody used the term friendly. There can (meaning one with obesity, and so on and on. Suddenly, a sim- against tobacco companies to win exorbi- be a gap between what we think our which I agree) of a ple need such as food had become a politi- tant legal settlements for lifelong smokers. church is and what other people see it as. book giving insights cal issue. Could anything be more human? Except that, instead of too much food, the Our identity needs to be grounded in into the “fattening of Okay, fine. So far, so good. Here I was, “smoking gun” is literally a smoking ciga- our mission and vision. Rev. McCallum America” suddenly nodding in agreement at the logic of the rette. And both, like alcohol, are legal offered examples of different parish mis- turned wooly-brained. piece, when I arrived at the following para- products. sion statements. His own church uses “To The disappointing graph: “Indeed, the question of responsibil- This is where I part company with the know Him, show Him, go for Him.” reviewer, Michael ity looms large in the growing debate over wooly-brained. I believe no one forced a Another church strives “To bring ‘em in, Pollan, was discussing Fat Land, written by obesity, and it is here that Critser loses his moviegoer to eat jumbo popcorns and sand- raise ‘em up, send ‘em out.” Another very Greg Critser. He said the book argues that footing a bit. While Fat Land does an wiches for years, just as no one stuck ciga- young pastor simply said “More our population is waning just as our ability excellent job connecting the dots between rettes into smokers’ mouths and forced Christians and better Christians.” to produce food is growing. Thus, in order government and corporate policies and the them to puff away their health. Each church attending the seminar to make profits or increase them, the food fattening of America, by the end of the But, it’s an addiction, counter the sym- received a printout of the demographics of industry has devised ways to encourage book the problem has largely, and some- pathetic. The “victims” (especially the the area surrounding them. We were asked overconsumption of food. what inexplicably, been redefined in terms smokers) can’t stop themselves once to note some of the key data in that report. One such scheme is credited to a man of personal responsibility.” they’re hooked. Then we were asked to list the same data who worked for a chain of movie theaters Excuse me? Did he say inexplicably? It’s time to ask: Can people avoid temp- for our church. Did the patterns match? in the 1960s. He invented “supersizing,” But the review continues: “So instead of tation? Or, if they give in, can they ever Did our congregation really mirror the which translated to the jumbo bucket of seriously entertaining any public solutions change? Wasn’t this public problem a per- community in which it was located? popcorn served with a jumbo drink at the to what … is a public problem, Critser ends sonal problem first, requiring a personal It is not enough to have a good mission movies, and later into the jumbo hamburger by imploring us to eat less, get off our duff solution? And isn’t this the very nature of statement and an identity consistent with and fries. and, incredibly, bring back gluttony as a free will? that. We have to communicate that to cre- The reasoning was that people don’t leading sin.” ate an atmosphere in which the Holy want to appear piggy, so they won’t order In effect, the reviewer is saying, let’s get (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul the Spirit can attract people to our churches. seconds. But they will go for larger por- the government to beat up on food purvey- Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a regular We have to deal with factors like strategic tions, even beyond what satisfies them. ors so they’ll stop their sinister practices. columnist for The Criterion.) † timing, aiming at targeted and receptive

Faithful Lines/Shirley Vogler Meister ‘There can be a gap between what we think our church is and Young boy captures hearts with poetry what other people see it as. Our identity needs to be grounded in If I had his home address, I would send Hyperion Books, “Mattie’s struggle with In writing “Unanswered Questions” our mission and vision.’ a Valentine to Matthew (Mattie) J.T. muscular dystrophy has never kept him about a late brother, he realizes that Stepanek, a 12-year- from feeling deep love for his family, Jamie’s in heaven: “… I know why he audiences, trying to make our message old who captured my friends, country and faith—heartfelt emo- died/But I also don’t know why … And compelling, and using appropriate com- heart last year after a tions.” sometimes I think/That maybe/I didn’t munication methods. coincidence. I’d writ- The more I read his work, the more I hold his hand tight enough.” Effective outreach does not stop with ten a column in which understand why former President Jimmy These are mature, touching thoughts getting people through the doors. A good I used the term Carter agrees that Mattie’s “a poet and a for one so young. liturgy is not enough. People have to con- “Heartsongs” after peacemaker.” Let me share some lines In a poem about wisdom, Mattie writes nect with people. Research shows that if finding a long-lost gleaned from the three Heartsongs books I “You may be tall/I may be small/But people do not make seven friends in the gift (a notepad) with have. There is also a fourth. inside/We are the same/Length of first six months, they tend to move on. these anonymously In one, he explains: “I have a song, Strength.” And in “Both Sides,” he Research also shows that only 25 per- written words: “A deep in my heart/And only I can hear it/If observes: “Every privilege/Comes with/A cent of the population in the United States friend knows the song in my heart and I close my eyes and sit very still/It is so responsibility/Sounds tough/Every respon- has been invited to church. An amazing sings it to me when my memory fails.” easy to listen to my song … My sibility/Comes with a privilege/Sounds 15 percent of those who had not been Later, I learned about Mattie’s Heartsong sounds like this—/I Love you! durable.” And in “Future Reminiscing,” he invited said they would accept an invita- Heartsongs poetry. … How happy you can be!/How happy says: “It is good/To have a past/That is tion. That translates into 34 million peo- Mattie and his mother, Jeni—active you can make/This whole world be! … pleasant/To reflect upon/Take care/To cre- ple. Both individually and as Churches, we members of a Catholic parish in Upper Everyone … has a special Heartsong.” ate/Such a gift/For your future.” have a whole list of excuses for not invit- Marlboro, Md.—are challenged by forms In another is this prayer-poem, “Thank Mattie, the National Goodwill ing. We need to learn ways to overcome of muscular dystrophy. The same disease you, God/Not just for life/But for our jour- Ambassador for the Muscular Dystrophy our reluctance. took the lives of Mattie’s three siblings. ney through life/Life is a miracle …” A Association, has received multiple awards The next seminar in Indianapolis will Theirs is a remarkable story I will share in poem about the Vietnam War Memorial for his work. be on June 12. Information can be found a later column. It’s Mattie’s poetry that ends this way: “May we be forever at www.outreachmarketing.com. I’m featuring now. His books make blessed by its/Structure and fortitude and (Shirley Vogler Meister, a member of thoughtful gifts for anyone. support/And may we be forever Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis, is (Jesuit Father Joe Folzenlogen is evange- According to Mattie’s publisher, reminded/Of the eternal divisions of war.” a regular columnist for The Criterion.) † lization coordinator for the archdiocese.) † The Criterion Friday, February 7, 2003 Page 19

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Monday, Feb. 10 Friday, Feb. 14 Sunday, Feb. 9, 2003 Scholastica, virgin Cyril, monk Genesis 1:1-19 Methodius, bishop • Job 7:1-4, 6-7 authentic vocation to be an Apostle. He Psalm 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, Genesis 3:1-8 does so in this reading. Christ called Paul. • 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23 24, 35 Psalm 32:1-2, 5-7 • Mark 1:29-39 Paul assumed no role for himself. However, Paul responded fully and without Mark 6:53-56 Mark 7:31-37 hesitation. He became a “slave” to his The Book of Job is the source of the vocation, and therefore was a “slave” to the Tuesday, Feb. 11 Saturday, Feb. 15 first biblical reading. In popular lore, Job people of Christ. Our Lady of Lourdes Genesis 3:9-24 usually appears as a St. Mark’s Gospel furnishes us with the person who faced third reading for this weekend. Genesis 1:20-2:4a Psalm 90:2-6, 12-13 many adversities in his Important in this reading are Peter—or Psalm 8:4-9 Mark 8:1-10 life. However, it is Simon—along with Andrew, and James Mark 7:1-13 assumed that he was and John. Already the apostolic company Sunday, Feb. 16 constantly silent amid was forming. Wednesday, Feb. 12 Sixth Sunday in these challenges. Simon’s mother-in-law was very sick. Genesis 2:4b-9, 15-17 Ordinary Time Nothing could be Jesus touched her and cured her. further from the truth. As the day progressed, and as afternoon Psalm 104:1-2, 27-30 Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46 Job faced many diffi- was passing, the people of the town Mark 7:14-23 Psalm 32:1-2, 5, 11 culties in his life. He brought many sick people to Jesus. 1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1 experienced rejection, heartache and pain, Actually, the crowd was quite large. He Thursday, Feb. 13 Mark 1:40-45 yet he was not silent and unquestioning. He cured the sick and expelled demons. Genesis 2:18-25 had to struggle with his faith and the dis- The next morning, Jesus went to a tress visited upon him. secluded place to be alone in prayer. Simon Psalm 128:1-5 Dating the composition of this book is and the other Apostles searched for Jesus. Mark 7:24-30 not easy. It does not refer in any place to a Finding the Lord, they exclaimed, contemporary event that may have been “Everybody is looking for you!” Jesus recorded in history. However, it is thought went with them to the neighboring villages to be quite old. in Galilee, and in these villages proclaimed Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen In this reading, Job’s anguish is clear. the Good News of salvation. He says that a man is like a slave, and that he has been given months of misery. He Reflection Catholic Church in China is moans that the days come to an end with- There is an important link between Job out hope and, writing in the first person, and those who were searching for Jesus, as exclaims that he will not hope again. told in the Gospel of Mark. suppressed by government It is a very dismal passage. In reading The pain and dismay of Job are evident. this section of Job, or any section, it is best He was very troubled. Much bothered him. What is the status of the Catholic disrespect for its culture, and renewed to see him as Everyman, rather than just as He plodded along, fearing the coming of QChurch in China? his plea for official dialogue with the one individual person. Hardships and set- the next day. We recently government of mainland China. backs confront every human being. Those who searched for Jesus and attended Sunday Mass The pope was speaking on the It also helps to recall that in the end is prompted the Apostles to find the Master in English at 400th anniversary of the arrival in Beijing satisfaction and relief. Job succeeded in life probably also had many sick persons St. Peter’s Church in (formerly Peking) of Father Matteo Ricci, because he endured and survived, but never among them because on the preceding Shanghai. It was con- a Jesuit missionary and scientist whose rejected God. Life is hard, but it is not hard afternoon Jesus had cured so many. celebrated by three knowledge and love for the Chinese peo- because God wills that humans be hurt and The readings therefore make these priests, two Chinese ple had won profound respect for him and unhappy. Circumstances of our nature, and points. Human life is no bed of roses. It can and one French. The for the Catholic Church among some our own doing, bring unhappiness upon us. overwhelm us in its demands and riddles. congregation was half high-ranking Chinese scholars and gov- St. Paul’s First Epistle to the Corinthians Jesus is the answer. He is life. He is peace. Chinese and half ernment leaders. provides the second reading. Another component of this lesson is in European, with a As Pope John Paul noted, Ricci was a The Apostle always wrote to encourage, the presence, and the action, of the handful of Americans and others. man whose love for China and for the but also to challenge, his readers. It was an Apostles in Mark’s Gospel. Akin to this is The Mass was the same as in my New Church was seen in everything he did. especially trying task when it came to writ- the self-identification of Paul. Jersey parish, including readings and He invented a Chinese terminology for ing to the Christians of Corinth. Serious For us, as for them long ago, our con- hymns, with eucharistic ministers and Catholic theology and liturgy that “cre- temptations continually arose to lure the nection with Jesus is in and through the lectors. ated the conditions for making Christ Christian Corinthians away from lives of Apostles. Peter was chief among them, a I understand the Chinese government known and for incarnating the Gospel discipleship. Therefore, in his letters to the role given to him by Jesus. The memory of does not permit the Church in China to message and the Church within Chinese Christians of Corinth, Paul often was blunt the Apostles forms our creed. The bodies of be governed by the pope, but this parish culture.” but also eloquent. faithful believers they brought together seemed to be alive and active, and serv- Unfortunately, because of a lack of During the first century A.D., many continue in the modern Body of Christ, the ing God’s people. (New Jersey) understanding of Chinese culture on the impostors evidently moved through the tiny Church. part of some powerful Catholic officials Christian world. These impostors claimed Through the Church, we find Jesus in The situation of the Catholic Church in Europe and a whole complex series of to have been special followers of Jesus or Word and Sacrament. We meet the Ain mainland China is complex and personality conflicts and controversies, to have special insights. Apostles. We receive the gifts of peace and not at all easy to understand. Particularly the potential of Father Ricci’s extraordi- Paul frequently insisted upon his own eternal life. † under the communist regimes of the nary achievements was never fulfilled, 20th century, Catholics have suffered and Catholic influence in China was set savage persecutions. back hundreds of years. My Journey to God For all practical purposes, the This is part of the Catholic failures Catholic Church ceased to exist, at least for which the pope expressed regret, and openly, as part of Chinese society. for which he apologized, nearly two In July 1957, the government estab- years ago. lished the CCPA (Chinese Catholic The liturgy you experienced, which On Entering the Storm Patriotic Association), a “Catholic” probably involved Catholic priests and Church independent of papal authority, people in communion with Rome, and Peace, I give you, my peace I leave with which has validly, but not licitly, the status of the Catholic Church in that you, ordained its own bishops without Vatican country, need to be understood in this he said, but what he gave so freely approval. context. has been flung away and now we hunger Many Catholic clergy have disap- Open, if limited, practice of the for its loss peared or are under house arrest for Catholic faith is most likely to be found and every day prepare ourselves for the refusing to join the CCPA. in those areas of China which attract whirlwind, Since 1957, the CCPA has existed larger contingents of foreign (especially the devil’s dance of death we call a war. alongside a larger “real” Catholic American or European) business people, Church, which is in communion with tourists and diplomatic officials. Our young, our brave, our innocent the bishop of Rome. Priests and bishops In spite of the present limitations and have always died to buy the freedom of of this second group, and apparently suppression, the pope has hope. the world. many from the first, heroically walk an “It is no secret,” he said, “that the Oh, God, before we send them once almost impossible political tightrope to Holy See, in the name of the whole again into the storm, keep the Catholic faith alive in some Catholic Church and, I believe, for the send your warm Spirit to melt the hearts traditional manner for the Chinese peo- good of the whole human family, hopes

of tyrants CNS photo from Cleo ple and for Catholic foreigners in the for the opening of some form of dia- and give to those who lead in peace, when to sheathe and to unsheathe the country. logue with the authorities of the People’s the gift of Solomon, sword. China and the Vatican do not have Republic of China.” the gift of Wisdom, Lord, that they may diplomatic relations, but Pope John Paul know By Sandra Marek Behringer II is striving to change that. (Send questions for this column to In October 2001, he apologized for Father John Dietzen, P.O. Box 325, (Sandra Behringer is a member of St. Luke Parish in Indianapolis.) † past actions by Catholics that offended Peoria, IL 61651 or by e-mail in care of China or gave an impression of [email protected].) † Page 20 The Criterion Friday, February 7, 2003

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Catholic married couples, 7:30 p.m., Primo Banquet Hall, 2615 tion: 317-236-1430 or 800-382- St. Roch Church, 3600 S. Penn- SS. Francis and Clare Church, Charismatic Renewal, prayer reception following Mass. Infor- National Ave., Indianapolis. 9836, ext. 1430. sylvania St., Indianapolis. Holy 5901 Olive Branch Road, meeting, 7 p.m. teaching, mation: 812-232-8400. Seventh annual St. Jude Parish hour, 7 p.m. Greenwood. Adoration of the 7:30 p.m. praise and worship fol- Sweetheart Dinner/Dance, Mass, Cathedral High School, 5225 E. Blessed Sacrament, 7 a.m.- lowed by Mass. Information: February 9 6:30 p.m., dinner 7:30 p.m., $25 56th St., Indianapolis. Sham- Marian Center, 3356 W. 30th St., 9 p.m., rosary and Divine Mercy 317-927-6900. St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. per person, $50 couple. Informa- rauction 2003, “La Bella Indianapolis. Prayer group, Chaplet, 11 a.m. Information: Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indiana- tion: 317-786-4371. Tradizione de la Cathedral prayers for priests and religious, 317-859-HOPE. St. Rita Parish, 1733 Dr. Andrew polis. Black History Month, Famiglia” (“The Beautiful 9 a.m. Information: 317-257- Traditions of the Cathedral St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. J. Brown Ave., Indianapolis. Mass, 10 a.m. Information: 317- St. Gabriel’s Loft, 5505 Bards- 2569. Family”), 5 p.m. cocktails and Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indiana- Fish fry, 4-7:30 p.m. Informa- 632-9349. town Road, Louisville, Ky. hors d’oeuvres, 6 p.m. grand polis. Young adult bible study, tion: 317-632-9349. Catholic Single Adults Club, Cordiafonte House of Prayer, St. Nicholas Parish, Parish Hall, Valentine party, 8-10:30 p.m. buffet, 8 p.m. oral auction, mid- 3650 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. 6:15-7:15 p.m. Information: 317- night, buffet, black tie optional, 632-9349. St. Francis Hospital South 6461 E. St. Nicholas Dr., Sun- Information: 502-491-8789. Monday silent prayer group, man. Ladies Sodality, Valentine $125 per person includes pre- Campus, 8111 S. Emerson Ave., 7 p.m. Information: 317-543- Breakfast, 7:30 a.m.-noon, February 16 view party, 7-9 p.m. on Feb. 21, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Indianapolis. Couple to Couple 0154. freewill offering. Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. at the school. Information and Chapel, 46th and Illinois streets, League, Natural Family Planning 56th St., Indianapolis. Pre Cana reservations: 317-542-1481. Indianapolis. Prayer service for class, 7-9 p.m. Information: 317- Tuesdays St. Anthony Parish, 379 N. Conference for engaged couples, peace, 6:30-7:15 p.m. 865-5554. Daily St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. Joe Warman Ave., Indianapolis. 2-6 p.m., $30. Information: arch- Road W., Sellersburg. Shep- Euchre party, 1:30 p.m., $3 per diocesan Office for Youth and Our Lady of the Greenwood St. Thomas More, 1200 N. The Fountains, 502 E. Carmel herds of Christ rosary, prayers person. Family Ministries, 317-236-1596 Parish, Chapel, 335 S. Meridian Indiana, Mooresville. Mass, 6:30 Dr., Carmel, Ind., Lafayette after 7 p.m. Mass. or 800-382-9836, ext. 1596. St., Greenwood. Perpetual ado- p.m. Information: 317-831-1431. Diocese. St. Luke Parish, Indian- Mary’s King’s Village Schoen- ration. apolis, fundraiser, Extravaganza Our Lady of the Greenwood Thursdays statt, Rexville (located on 925 Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Parish, Madonna Hall, 335 S. 2003, 6:30 p.m., $75 per person. South, .8 mile east of 421 South, Holy Rosary Church, 520 Our Lady of the Greenwood 1530 Union St., Indianapolis. Meridian St., Greenwood. Video Information: 317-255-7938. 12 miles south of Versailles). Stevens St., Indianapolis. Chapel, 335 S. Meridian St., Dedication Mass, 2 p.m. Infor- series of Father Corapi, 7 p.m. “Schoenstatt Spirituality,” mation: 317-638-5551. Tridentine (Latin) Mass, Mon.- Greenwood. Faith Sharing Information: 317-535-2360. St. Luke United Methodist 2:30 p.m., Mass, 3:30 p.m. with Fri., noon; Wed., Fri., 5:45 p.m. Group, 7:30-9 p.m. Information: Church, 100 W. 86th St., Indian- Father Elmer Burwinkel. Infor- St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. Information: 317-636-4478. 317-856-7442. Holy Name Parish, 89 N. 17th apolis. Pilgrimage of Trust, mation: 812-689-3551 or e-mail Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indiana- St., Beech Grove. Prayer group, Brothers of Taizé, 8 p.m. Infor- [email protected] or log on polis. Black History Month, St. Joan of Arc Parish, 4217 St. Lawrence Chapel, 6944 E. 2:30-3:30 p.m. mation: 317-359-3270. to Schoenstatt Web site at “Celebrating Our Ancestry,” Central Ave., Indianapolis. 46th St., Indianapolis. Adora- www.seidata.com/~eburwink Mass, 10 a.m., soul food dinner Leave a telephone number to be tion of the Blessed Sacrament, St. Joan of Arc Parish, 4217 February 7-9 following Mass. Information: contacted by a member of the 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mass. Central Ave., Indianapolis. Mount St. Francis Retreat February 9-13 317-632-9349. prayer group. Prayer line: 317- Center, 101 St. Anthony Dr., St. Malachy Church, 326 N. 767-9479. Bible sharing, 7 p.m. Informa- St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. Mount St. Francis. Married Green St., Brownsburg. Parish February 16-20 tion: 317-283-5508. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indiana- couples retreat, “Journeying with mission, “A Spirituality for an Mary, Queen of Peace Church, St. Therese of the Infant Jesus polis. Adult bible study, 6 p.m. Jesus Christ,” $95 per person. Evangelizing Parish,” Paulist 1005 W. Main St., Danville. (Little Flower) Parish, Chapel, St. Luke Church, 7575 Holliday Information: 317-632-9349. Information: 812-923-8817 or Father Charles Brunick and Parish mission, “We Are His 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. Dr. E., Indianapolis. Marian e-mail [email protected]. Charity Sister Virginia Blend, People,” Redemptorist Fathers Perpetual adoration. Information: Movement of Priests prayer St. Mary Church, 415 E. Eighth presenters, 7 p.m. Information: Peter Schavitz and Daniel 317-357-3546. cenacle, Mass, 7-8 p.m. Informa- St., New Albany. Shepherds of February 7-21 317-852-3195. Andree, presenters, 6:30 p.m. tion: 317-842-5580. Christ prayers for lay and reli- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods each evening. Information: 317- St. Thomas More Church, 1200 gious vocations, 7 p.m. College, Art Gallery, 132 February 13-16 745-4284. N. Indiana St., Mooresville. Holy Spirit Church, 7243 E. 10th Hulman Hall, St. Mary-of-the- Saint Meinrad Archabbey and Perpetual adoration. St., Indianapolis. Bible study, St. Malachy Church, 326 N. Woods. “When Sight Meets School of Theology, 200 Hill February 18 Gospel of John, 7-8:30 p.m. Green St., Brownsburg. Liturgy Sound,” presentation by Indiana Dr., St. Meinrad. “Encountering Marian College, 3200 Cold Weekly Information: 317-353-9404. of the Hours, 7 p.m. Information: composer and artist Jeffrey the Glory of God: The Work of Spring Road, Indianapolis. 317-852-3195. Hoover, Tuesday-Friday, noon- the Parish Secretary,” Father Saint Meinrad School of Theo- Sundays Cordiafonte House of Prayer, 4 p.m. Information: 812-535- John Thomas, presenter. Infor- logy, Exploring Our Catholic Holy Rosary Church, 520 3650 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Christ the King Chapel, 1827 5151. mation: www.saintmeinrad.edu. Faith Workshop, “The Dogmatic Stevens St., Indianapolis. Tuesday silent prayer hour, 7 Kessler Blvd., E. Dr., Indiana- Constitution on Divine Revela- Tridentine Mass, 9:30 a.m. Infor- p.m. Information: 317-543-0154. polis. Marian prayers for priests, February 8 February 14-16 tion (Dei Verbum),” presenter, mation: 317-636-4478. 5:30-6:30 a.m. St. Monica Parish, 6131 N. Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. Benedictine Father Matthias Wednesdays Michigan Road, Indianapolis. 56th St., Indianapolis. Tobit Neuman, 7-9 p.m., $30, less for St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. Divine Mercy Chapel, 3354 W. Fatima Knights of Columbus, Second annual Indianapolis West Weekend, $250 per couple. seniors. Registration: 317-955- Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indiana- 30th St. (behind St. Michael 1040 N. Post Road, Indiana- Deanery Catholic Men’s Confer- Information: 317-545-7681. 6451. polis. Mass in Vietnamese, Church), Indianapolis. Marian polis. Euchre, 7 p.m. Informa- ence, “A Catholic Approach to 2 p.m. prayers for priests, 3-4 p.m. tion: 317-638-8416. Living a Moral Life,” 8 a.m.- February 15 February 21 Information: 317-271-8016. 3:45 p.m., $25 per person Cordiafonte House of Prayer, Cathedral High School, 5225 E. Christ the King Church, 1827 Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, includes lunch. Information: 3650 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. 56th St., Indianapolis. Sham- Kessler Blvd., E. Dr., Indiana- Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish Hall, 1125 S. Meridian 317-241-6314, ext. 126. Silent prayer day, 9 a.m.-2:30 rauction 2003 preview party, “La polis. Exposition of the Blessed Parish, Chapel, 335 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Adult religious p.m., bring lunch, freewill offer- Bella Tradizione de la Cathedral Sacrament, 7:30-9 p.m., rosary St., Greenwood. Rosary and education, 7:30 p.m. Informa- St. Patrick Church, 1807 Poplar ing. Information: 317-543-0154. for world peace, 8 p.m. Chaplet of Divine Mercy, 7 p.m. Famiglia,” (“The Beautiful —See ACTIVE LIST, page 21

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WASHINGTON (CNS)—Catholics of faith and hope.” grieved and prayed over the fate of the He said the parish planned a prayer seven astronauts who perished on Feb. 1 service for Feb. 3. when the space shuttle Columbia Jesuit Father John P. Schlegel, presi- , Dr. Scott Lieberman , Dr. exploded on re-entry into Earth’s atmos- dent of Creighton University in Omaha, phere over Texas following a 16-day mis- Neb., noted in a statement that sion. Columbia’s payload commander, Air The pilot, Navy Cmdr. William C. Force Lt. Col. Michael Anderson, 43,

McCool, 41, was a Catholic. It was his received a master’s degree in physics Telegraph Morning Tyler first space mission. from Creighton in 1990. McCool’s pastor, Carmelite Father J.J. He called Anderson, who had planned McCarthy of St. Bernadette Parish in the to visit the campus in April, “a man of

Houston suburb of Clear Lake City, faith” who “lived in the pursuit of new AP/ CNS photo from Texas, said McCool left behind a wife knowledge. He was a true 21st-century Debris from the space shuttle Columbia streaks across the sky over Tyler, Texas, as the shuttle breaks and three children. pioneer.” apart following re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere on Feb. 1, about 15 minutes before it was due to “We’re here to serve them,” he said. Before Columbia’s Jan. 16 launch, land in Florida. Father McCarthy said St. Bernadette is Anderson sent an e-mail message to Jesuit one of three Catholic parishes with a large Father Thomas McShane, a Creighton Detroit suburb of Redford Township had with NASA’s investigation of the accident. contingent of NASA workers and their physics professor, asking that the priest sent an experiment with the space shuttle “As NASA determines what went so families. He said he detected “shock, keep him in his prayers during the mis- on how viruses and antibiotics are terribly wrong, we will be diligent in grief—an outpouring of grief” on the sion. affected by radiation. It was one of only doing everything we can in the Congress weekend of the accident. In addition to McCool and Anderson, 10 schools from around the country to give NASA all the support it needs to “The long-timers, they had the the others killed in the Columbia disaster selected to have their experiments taken make sure we press forward with scien- Challenger [disaster] some years ago [in were Ilan Ramon, 48, the first Israeli aboard Columbia. tific advances, and that nothing like this 1986],” Father McCarthy said. “They see astronaut to go into space; Kalpana Ron Ferenczi, 52, the Bishop Borgess happens again,” said Brownback, who is it as round two. They’re just stunned.” Chawla, 41, an Indian-American; David science teacher whose students designed Catholic. “The inspiration these astro- Their wound, Father McCarthy added, M. Brown, 46; Laurel Blair Salton Clark, the experiment, said after the shuttle dis- nauts gave to children, educators and is “more profound—a wound that had 41; and Rick D. Husband, 45. aster, “I almost passed out because I hopeful citizens around the world will not been healing” until the Columbia disaster. According to a Feb. 1 announcement couldn’t believe it.” be forgotten. They will forever remain in “They were hoping it would never hap- by the Archdiocese of Detroit, Cardinal The Associated Press reported that a our memories. May God bless them and pen again,” he said, “and all of a sudden Adam J. Maida called “on the priests and Catholic service on Feb. 2 for U.S. troops their families.” it does.” the people of the archdiocese to remem- stationed in Bagram, Afghanistan, Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., another Father McCarthy told Catholic News ber in prayer those whose lives have been included prayers for the shuttle crew and Catholic in Congress, said in a Feb. 1 Service that Masses in the 3,500-house- impacted by the space shuttle Columbia the hymns “On Eagles’ Wings” and “I’ll statement, “It is now incumbent upon hold parish were full over the weekend, disaster—the crew members, their fami- Fly Away.” NASA scientists to do everything that is but “what seemed to be different to me lies and the support teams. May God hold Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan., said in humanly possible to fully investigate this was in the way people were coming to them all in the palm of his hand.” a Feb. 1 statement that, as chairman of the catastrophe and determine what went Mass. They were seeking an outpouring Bishop Borgess High School in the Senate Space, Science and Technology wrong. The work of manned space flight Subcommittee, he was prepared to help must continue.” † The Active List, continued from page 20 tion: 317-638-5551. Holy Rosary Church, 520 Third Wednesdays Stevens St., Indianapolis. Pope offers prayers for Holy Name Church, 89 N. 17th Cordiafonte House of Prayer, Tridentine Mass, 9 a.m. Ave., Beech Grove. Holy hour 3650 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. and rosary, 6 p.m. Information: Thursday silent prayer group, St. Patrick Church, 950 Prospect 317-784-5454. astronauts and families 9:30 a.m. Information: 317-543- St., Indianapolis. Mass in 0154. English, 4 p.m. St. Jude Church, 5353 McFar- land Road, Indianapolis. VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Pope John relatives, and I assure them of my Fridays St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. Joe Rosary, 6:15 p.m. Information: Paul II expressed his sadness at the explo- prayers.” St. Susanna Church, 1210 E. Road W., Sellersburg. “Be Not 317-783-1445. sion of the space shuttle Columbia and Experts were investigating why the Main St., Plainfield. Adoration Afraid” holy hour, 3:30- asked for prayers for the seven astronauts shuttle burst into flames and disintegrated of the Blessed Sacrament, 4:30 p.m. Archbishop O’Meara Catholic who died in the accident. on its way to a planned landing in 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., The pope was informed of the tragedy Florida. Flying on the space ship with six Monthly Indianapolis. Catholic Widowed shortly after news agencies reported on U.S. crew members was Israel’s first St. Lawrence Parish, Chapel, Organization, 7-9:30 p.m. Infor- Feb. 1 that the space shuttle had broken astronaut, Ilan Ramon, a former fighter mation: 317-784-1102. 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Third Sundays up on re-entering Earth’s atmosphere over pilot and father of four. Adoration of the Blessed Sacra- Christ the King Church, 1827 Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 Texas. Aides said he received the news Also on board was the first Indian-born ment, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Benedic- Kessler Blvd., E. Dr., Indiana- Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Mass, with “extreme sadness” and prayed for all woman astronaut, Kalpana Chawla, who tion and Mass. polis. Exposition of the Blessed 2 p.m. those touched by the disaster. became a naturalized citizen after immi- Sacrament, 2 p.m.-7 a.m. Speaking to several thousand people at grating to the United States. St. Lawrence Church, 6944 E. (Monday), rosary, 8 p.m. Open Third Thursdays a noon blessing the following day, the In Jerusalem, Father Shawki Batarian, 46th St., Indianapolis. Spanish until midnight. Our Lady of Peace Mausoleum prayer group and conversation, pope expressed his spiritual closeness to chancellor of the Latin Patriarchate, said Chapel, 9001 Haverstick Road, the families and friends of those killed. Patriarch Michel Sabbah had made spe- 7-9 p.m. Information: 317-546- Third Mondays Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. 4065. St. Matthew Parish, 4100 E. 56th “The sad news of the tragic explosion cial mention of the seven astronauts in his St., Indianapolis. Young St. Elizabeth’s, 2500 Churchman of the U.S. space shuttle Columbia has daily prayer for all victims of accidents Saturdays Widowed Group (by archdioce- Ave., Indianapolis. Daughters of stirred deep emotions in everyone. I ask and violence. Clinic for Women (abortion san Office for Youth and Family Isabella, Madonna Circle meet- everyone to pray for the victims, who “We are all very sad for the victims of clinic), 3606 W. 16th St., Ministries), 7:30 p.m. Child-care ing, noon, dessert and beverages died while fulfilling an international sci- this tragedy and we pay our respects to Indianapolis. Pro-life rosary, available. Information: 317-236- served. Information: 317-849- entific mission,” he said. “At this time of the families of the victims,” said the 9:30 a.m. 1586. 5840. † difficult trial, I am spiritually close to the chancellor. †

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Cline. Brother of Kelly GUMBLE, Loretta Marie Daughter of Jeff and Betty Indianapolis, Jan. 24. Wife of Waltman, Jane Zahn, Mark and (Michaelas), 76, Holy Spirit, (Richard) Jones. Sister of Frank Marren. Mother of Frank, Thomas Cline. Jan. 24. Mother of Janet Baier Jeremy Jones. Granddaughter Michael and Steven Marren. DAVIS, Charles Donald, 72, and Susan Jinks. Sister of of Jim and Virginia George and Grandmother of four. Rest in peace St. Mary, Navilleton, Jan. 16. Pauline “Mike” Schalk and Merle and Sharon Mullis. MERCURIO, Marilyn, 77, Husband of Agnes Davis. Father Larry Michaelas. JUNE, David R. Peck, Sr., 80, St. Mary, Richmond, Jan. 23. Please submit in writing to our Glenda (Sparks) Bonte. Father of Nancy Amy, Phyllis Clark, HAGAN, James A., 80, St. Lawrence, Indianapolis, Sister of Margie Borros and office by 10 a.m. Mon. the of Susan Eley, Cathy Ferrand, Brenda Kadel, Jane Witten, St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Jan. 22. Husband of Mabel Jean Reding. week of publication; be sure to Vickie Magill, Donald Jr. and Kathy, Charles, Glenn, Jerry and (Little Flower), Indianapolis, June. Father of Melinda MYCIO, Anthony, Jr., 49, state date of death. Obituaries James Bonte. Brother of Tom Davis. Brother of Jean Jan. 20. Husband of Rita G. Gordon, Bob, David Jr., Jack St. Joseph Hill, Sellersburg, of archdiocesan priests and Rosemary Maehler. Grand- Kimitch, Marilyn Ohlmann, Bill, Hagan. Father of Corrine, and Rick June. Brother of Carol Jan. 20. Husband of Lisa religious sisters serving our father of 11. Carroll, J.E. and Robert Davis. Chris, Kevin and Randy Hagan. Hommel, Rosemary Thorpe and Mycio. Father of Jerame Grandfather of 15. Brother of Margaret McKeand. Bill June. Grandfather of 12. archdiocese are listed elsewhere BOOK, Rita, 48, St. Anthony Shaughnessy, Emily Walther, Grandfather of five. Great- Great-grandfather of 14. in The Criterion. Order priests of Padua, Clarksville, Jan. 22. DELUCIO, Mary, 91, St. Mary, Robin, Stephanie, McKenzie grandfather of two. and brothers are included here, Wife of Carl Book. Mother of Richmond, Jan. 23. Wife of KUNTZ, Colleen Ann, 74, and Anthony Mycio III. Son of unless they are natives of the Megan Cortes, Carly and Nick Delucio. Mother of Loretta HARVEY, Ruth Margaret, St. Michael, Brookville, Anna Mycio. Brother of Lydia archdiocese or have other Cassie Book. Daughter of Mary Delucio, Nickie Ross and Rose 92, St. Mary, North Vernon, Jan. 16. Wife of Robert Kuntz. Bilyk. Grandfather of four. connections to it. Agnes Goffinet. Sister of Mag Suveges. Grandmother of six. Jan. 13. Aunt of several. Mother of Lori Hamman, Ann OHOLOROGG, Mary M., 51, BECKER, Marcella L., 82, Young, Marsha, Mike and Steve Great-grandmother of one. HERZOG, Mary, 85, St. Mary, Neu, Donald, John and Thomas Holy Spirit, Indianapolis, St. Michael, Brookville, Jan. Goffinet. ELLIOTT, James “Jim,” 81, Aurora, Jan. 7. Mother of Carla Kuntz. Sister of Catherine Jan. 25. Wife of Kenny Harrington, Mary Jean, Robert Oholorogg. Mother of William 18. Mother of Amy and Leon BRINKSNEADER, Norman Sacred Heart, Jeffersonville, Cofield, Ann Rinard, Jan and Thomas Morin. Grand- Oholorogg. Sister of Bill, John Becker and Melvin and Wilfred H., 74, St. Paul, Tell City, Jan. 20. Husband of Roberta Schuck, Dana “Judy” Slaughter, mother of 10. and Lew Robinson. Bruns. Sister of Marie Jan. 17. Husband of Wanda Lee Elliott. Father of Nancy Ganote, John and William Herzog. Grandmother of three. Connolly, Edna Lambert, Elvira Brinksneader. Father of Norma Pat Golde and James Elliott. HINKLE, Richard Alan, 65, LAMPING, Joseph E., 70, Moorman and Rita Obermeyer. Sweat, Chris, Norman and Brother of Nancy Stewart and St. Malachy, Brownsburg, St. Anne, Hamburg, Jan. 25. PAYNE, John W., 43, Grandmother of 10. Great- Steve Brinksneader. Brother of Eli Elliott. Grandfather of Jan. 22. Husband of Judith Husband of Eydie (Merkel) St. Michael, Cannelton, Jan. 17. grandmother of six. Shirley Garrett, Marilyn seven. Great-grandfather of Haley. Father of Lara Dotson, Lamping. Father of Diane Son of Mary Payne. Brother of BEGGS, Marie, 74, St. Mary, Lawson, Virginia Ramsey, Ben, four. Kelly McCarroll, Alane Serio, Fullenkamp, Donna Hoeing, Frances Gibson, Patricia Cindy, Dan, Greg and Mike Tooley, Joe and Tom Payne. Aurora, Dec. 22. Wife of Lester Marvin and Vernon Brink- FISCHER, James M., 84, Lisa Sorgius and Steven Haley. Lamping. Brother of Angela Beggs. Mother of Vicki sneader. Grandfather of seven. St. Mary, Aurora, July 28. Brother of Norma, Donald, Paul PEICZKO, Helen I., 83, Holy Demoret, Bernadette Harpring, McKinley, Robert and William Great-grandfather of one. Husband of Lois Fischer. Father and Victor Haley. Grandfather Trinity, Indianapolis, Jan. 14. Irene Meyer, Rosemary Nobbe, Beggs. of Bonnie Woodward, James of 13. Sister of Irene Jones, Amelia BRYANT, Catherine, 83, August, Carl, Cletus, Jerome and Stephen Fischer. Brother of and George Pieczko. BERRY, Jack W., 83, Prince Sacred Heart, Jeffersonville, HUDDLESTON, Scotty Lee, and John Lamping. Grandfather John Fischer. POWERS, Mary Emma of Peace, Madison, Jan. 23. Jan. 16. Mother of Carolyn II, 18, St. Jude, Indianapolis, of four. Husband of Mary L. (Flynn) Ross, Catherine Trammell, GILPIN, Harold E., 72, Jan. 22. Son of Kathy M. “Mae,” 102, St. Mary, Aurora, LISTON, James, 32, Sacred Berry. Father of Valerie Elaine Welty, Art, Charles, St. Augustine, Jeffersonville, (Sauer) Huddleston. Stepson of Nov. 5. Sister of Rosella Heart of Jesus, Terre Haute, Conzett. Stepfather of Peggy James, John and Neal Bryant. Jan. 20. Father of Julia Leonard Ragsdale. Brother of Randolph. Aunt of several. Jan. 10. Son of Richard Liston Brawner and John Schuring. Sister of Cecilia Schindler, Kuhman, Elizabeth Willibaum, Sarah Huddleston. Grandson of REMBUSCH, Mary Agnes, and Jeanne Liston. Brother of Brother of W.P. Berry. Grand- Dorothy Tetley, Jim and Walter Harold “Tony,” Michael and Mary Ann (Botzum) Sauer and 88, Christ the King, Indian- Joel Mitchell. father of eight. McCartney. Grandmother of 20. Timothy Gilpin. Stepson of Robert and Virginia Bruce. apolis, Jan. 25. Mother of BLANFORD, Bernard M., 92, Great-grandmother of three. Dorothy Hill. Brother of Nancy HUNTER, Robert William, LUSH, Patricia E., 48, Gracie Bill, Mary Cay Johnson, St. Paul, Tell City, Jan. 15. CAPPEL, Elsie, 82, St. Mary, Langlois, Kay Plymell and 76, Sacred Heart of Jesus, Terre St. Mary, Lanesville, Jan. 25. Kevin, Michael and Patrick Husband of Vivian T. Bland- Aurora, Jan. 13. Mother of Ann William Bragg. Grandfather of Haute, Jan. 12. Husband of Daughter of William Lush. Rembusch. ford. Father of Linda Reynolds, Lusk, Kenneth, Norbert and 12. Great-grandfather of two. Luna Helen Hunter. Father of Sister of Mary Alice Beach and SCHAEFER, Carl Leo, 91, Carl Lush. Bob and Dick Blandford. Thomas Cappel. GREULICH, Dixie L., 82, Janis Coffman, Linda Harper St Paul, Tell City, Jan. 15. Grandfather of 10. Great-grand- CLINE, William Taggart, 44, St. Meinrad, St. Meinrad, and Judith Liston. Brother of MADLEY, Clara A., 77, Holy Father of Carol Voges. Grand- father of four. St. Luke, Indianapolis, Jan. 20. Dec. 14. Wife of Leo Greulich. James Hunter. Grandfather of Trinity, Indianapolis, Jan. 20. father of four. Great-grandfa- BONTE, Donald Joseph, 67, Father of Alexa, Jennifer, Mother of Connie Schmidt and eight. Sister of Henry Madley. ther of six. Sacred Heart of Jesus, Terre Lindsay and Ryan Cline. Son of Eric Greulich. Grandmother of JONES, Jennifer K., 20, MARREN, Mary Rita, 84, SEGALL, Nathaniel H., 80, Haute, Jan. 17. Husband of Ann McGrath and William T. five. Great-grandmother of one. St. Paul, Tell City, Jan. 16. Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Lawrence, Indianapolis, Jan. 24. Father of Monica Faurote and Kenneth Segall. SMITH, Alan F., 82, St. John the Baptist, Osgood, Jan. 23. Husband of Catherine A. INVESTMENT (Borgman) Smith. Father of Planning objectively Nancy Lemon, Theresa and Dr. for your success MANAGEMENT Alan Smith Jr. Brother of by SHERMAN & Robert E. Smith. Grandfather of SERVICES ARMBRUSTER L.L.P. five. Great-grandfather of one. STEEB, Bernard J. “Bernie,” Join Us For A 75, Holy Name, Beech Grove, ■ Registered Investment Advisor Jan. 19. Husband of Rosalie Plan For ■ Personal Financial Planning “Rosie” (Wagner) Steeb. Father ■ St. Valentine’s Day Mass Success. Pension Plan Consultants of Constance Gorman, Karen Van Paris, Dennis and Kenneth at Steeb. Grandfather of nine. STEINER, George, 76, 881-6670 Establish Your St. Lawrence, Indianapolis, Our Lady of Peace Financial Direction Today. Jan. 26. Husband of Margaret (Crowley) Steiner. Father of Patrick A. 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Rooted in the traditions, beliefs and values of the Roman Catholic Church, St. Francis exists Secondary Principal to serve God and His people by bearing 1600 Albany Street Beech Grove, IN 46107 witness to Christ’s healing ministry in all that Covington Catholic High School , of fering an out- we do. standing Catholic secondary education to young men in American Home American Home American Home Real Estate Funding Construction the Northern Kentucky area (minutes from downtown EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE • Flat-Fee Realty Borrow Pay General Contractor Cincinnati), i s seek ing a Pr incipal f or t he 2003–04 Housekeeping, Food Services, Clerical, Radiology Technologist, • MLS Listing 50,000 291.79 • Design & Build school year. Accredited by the Southern Association of Respiratory Therapist, Registered Nurses, Pharmacists, and more • Gift/Grant Money 75,000 437.68 • Windows, Doors & Siding College and Sch ools and cer tified b y t he s tate of Job Line — 317--783-8333 • Build a New Home 100,000 583.57 • Decks & Patios Kentucky, CCH has a highly skilled and experienced fac- Phone — 317-783-8588 • 1st Time Buyer 150,000 875.36 • Kitchens & Cabinetry ulty that has delivered consistently strong results with Web Site — www.stfrancishospitals.org • Forclosed Homes 200,000 1167.15 • Basement Finishing Beech Grove Indianapolis Mooresville Available Below 300,000 1750.72 • Room Additions the school’s average composite ACT scores the last three Market Value 30 yr. Fixed Rate 5.75% • Garage, Barns, Mini Barns years being 14% higher than state and 10% higher than national averages. The school’s enrollment is 473 wit h over 97% expected to enroll in college upon graduation. Elementary Principal Classified Coupon In addition to a h ighly successful sports program, CCH 2 Lines • 2 Weeks for $10.00 All Saint’s School in Logansport, Indiana, i s seeking a ($1.00 for each additional line or fraction there of) has over 28 clubs for students including drama, choral, dedicated and creative educational and spiritual leader. Write your classified ad on this coupon and send it to us with payment. This spe- math, intramural basketball and spirit. CCH’s strong sup- cial rate applies to advertisements which are mailed in or brought in, but not to This school has over 200 s tudents i n Pre–8th grades phoned-in ads. This coupon DOES NOT APPLY to ANY Business ads. The port from the diocese, alumni, pa rents and community located on two sites. coupon is for use by individuals ONLY. Business advertisers may place ads at has allowed the school to beg in construction of a n ew commercial rates by calling (317) 236-1570, or Fax: (317) 236-1434. Write This educational leader must be a pract icing Catholic your ad below with ONE WORD PER SPACE, including the phone number facility t hat i s sch eduled to open wit h t he n ew year. embracing the spirit and vision of Vatican II. The can- you want in your ad. Candidates f or pr incipal m ust be pract icing R oman Classification: (for sale, etc.) ______didate should possess t he sk ills and abi lities to com- Catholics and should be el igible for Kentucky certifica- Ad: (four words per line) municate ef fectively wit h students, staff and pa rents, tion. Salary and benefits are very competitive. To begin ______empower staff in meaningful, systematic decision-mak- the application process, qualified professionals may con- ______ing, l ead i n t he on-g oing de velopment of cur riculum tact Dr . La wrence Bo wman, Super intendent, b y tel e- ______and participate in Catechist Certification. phone (859) 283-6231, b y f ax (859) 283-6237 or b y Deadline: Thursday, noon, 8 days in advance of Friday e-mail: [email protected] Qualifications i nclude a cur rent Indiana Pr incipal’s publication date. license. EOE Name______Please send résumé, salary requirements and three ref- Address______erences by March 1, 2003 to: Phone______The Search Committee Mail this coupon with payment to: Youth Minister All Saint’s Parish Classified Ads, The Criterion P.O. 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1717 112 E. Market Street Seeking High Sch ool Y outh Mi nister, pa rt- Or charge my: ❏VISA ❏MasterCard Logansport, IN 46947 time posit ion (20 h ours per w eek), f lexible Card #______Exp. Date ______hours. St. Joseph Church in Lebanon, Indiana, EOE Signature ______is looking for someone who is a fun, dynamic, faith-filled person. Apply i f you enjoy teens and sharing your Catholic Faith. Make The Criterion A Key Member Of Your Marketing Team Please call the parish office or Fr. Tony Levi at: (765) 482-5558 Put Indiana’s largest weekly newspaper to work for you. or email [email protected] To reserve your ad space in The Criterion call 317-236-1572 TheCriterion to receive a job descr iption and appl ication or toll free 800-382-9836. form. Page 24 The Criterion Friday, February 7, 2003

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