ISSN: 0029-7739 $ 1.00 per copy THE BSERVER OOfficial Newspaper of the Catholic Diocese of Rockford Volume 81 | No. 43 http://observer.rockforddiocese.org FRIDAY OCTOBER 21, 2016 Diocese Marks New, Old and Jubilee Elgin High School Diocesan Hispanics Celebrates 75 Years Celebrate Jubilee of Graduates of St. Edward Mercy at Elgin C.C. CCHS in Elgin pose with Bishop David Malloy Bishop David Malloy. incenses the altar at Mass. page 3 pages 4-5 Inside

Diocesan Researcher to Be Honored by CARA Dr. Michael Cieslak is being singled out for his years of research for the diocese and the Church. page 6

Refugees Topic at Annual Ecumenical Brunch

Janet Biljeskovic, director (Observer photos/Amanda Hudson) of the refugee resettlement Deacon Mark Chaplin, St. Gall parishioners Dale Essling and Bruce Aderman, and parish music and liturgy director Laura Chaplin prepare the program for Catholic soon-to-be-blessed cornerstone in front of the new St. Gall Church under construction. The blessing took place on the feast of St. Gall. Charities in the Rockford Diocese, talks of refugee needs. Cornerstone of New Elburn Church Blessed Oct. 16 page 6 By Amanda Hudson youths again at the site of the News Editor new church, saying that they, as well as the adults gathered, ELBURN—On the feast day will be able to say, “I prayed of St. Gall, Oct. 16, the corner- there when (the church was first) stone was blessed for St. Gall blessed.” Parish’s new church, under con- This “is the place where struction about a mile south of heaven touches earth,” he said, the current church’s location at “where we gather (and) our faith the northern edge of downtown is reinforced in life.” Elburn. Calling such a project both “a At 11 a.m., before parishio- Feeling Mercy sign of unity and a test of unity” ners and guests traveled down for a parish, the bishop praised Connor Flanagan, a musician the road for the blessing, Bishop Jenn Thiel talks with Bishop David Malloy at a luncheon reception af- their coming together in a way and youth minister, will be David Malloy celebrated Mass, ter the cornerstone blessing. The reception took place at the parish that unites, and prayed that uni- the keynote speaker at the joined by St. Gall parochial ad- rectory, located across Hwy. 47 from the new church campus. annual Rockford Diocese ministrator, Father Christopher ty will be ongoing. Youth Summit Oct. 30. DiTomo, retired pastor Father “What is important here,” he owed problems of the future The new church will seat 400 and will include space for over- YO, pages 8-9 Karl Ganss, and Aurora Cen- said, “is God and His presence Church. Moses, he said, was not tral Catholic High School Chief here among us” in a place that alone; others helped him hold up flow seating, eight classrooms, Administrative Officer Father F. “prepares us for the only thing his hands so Israel could win the a fellowship space, hospitality William Etheredge. that matters: life with Christ.” battle. kitchen, parish library and par- This Issue Bishop Malloy spoke about The bishop spoke also about “As we are shoulder-to-shoul- ish offices. The building will be the meaning of parish churches the danger of discouragement in der with others (at Mass),” Bish- accessible to the handicapped Bishop Malloy ...... 2 in his homily from the perspec- spiritual life, saying that when op Malloy said, “I see others, and will incorporate relocated Headliners...... 3 tive of one who has traveled the that temptation is allowed in and I don’t lose heart, I don’t and new art glass. Diocesan...... 4-6 diocese and seen the “magnifi- “all of a sudden the world itself lose courage.” A lunch reception followed Media/Arts ...... 7 cent” larger churches and the doesn’t make sense.” Young people especially, he the cornerstone blessing at the Young Observer ...... 8-9 “little jewels” in smaller towns. He pointed to the day’s first added, can benefit from such parish rectory located across Vocations and Colleges ... 10-12 He spoke of walking into reading from Exodus about how witness and support, and he Illinois Rte. 47 from the new Around the Diocese...... 13-15 churches and getting a sense of Moses struggled to hold up his called it “so worrysome” that church site. The current parish Our Catholic View ...... 16-17 the personal contributions made hands as Joshua and his men the numbers of youths at Mass- buildings are for sale. For the Record ...... 18 throughout history to make fought the armies of Amalek. es has dropped. Hopes are for a spring open- Nation/World ...... 19-20 each place possible. That moment, he said, foreshad- Bishop Malloy mentioned ing of the new St. Gall Church. 2 | FRIDAY OCTOBER 21, 2016 | The Observer

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(Observer photos/Dan Szpekowski) 75 Years Members of the St. Edward Central Catholic High School choir pose with Bishop David Malloy at the school’s 75th anniversary celebration.

BY PAT SZPEKOWSKI amazed at the large number of “Students at St. Ed’s value vanced education certifi cation” said. “We have been blessed Observer Correspondent long-time graduates who came discipleship where they learn for discipleship. with 75 years of faith, fam- back to see the school. their Catholic faith by mirror- There are 357 students and ily and excellence. We eagerly ELGIN—Alumni, students, “We are so family-oriented ing Christ’s teachings of giving 30 teachers at the school. welcome the next 75 years to staff and supportive commu- here,” said Maloney. “Everyone back to others and having great While any school has chal- continue our story.” nity members celebrated St. knows each other and we care respect for one another,” Vil- lenges of debt reduction and Graduates Mark and Ann Edward Central Catholic High about each other.” lont said. maintenance, Villont is opti- (Wheeler) Warner of the class- School, here, at a number of “I love my school,” Jeff erson Their deeds and examples mistic about St. Ed’s future. es of 1969 and 1979 were co- 75th anniversary events Oct. said. were rewarded when the school “We are a diamond in this chairs of the 75th anniversary 15. At the Mass, Bishop Malloy received the national “ad- neighborhood on the hill,” she events. Activities included an after- encouraged students to take noon open house, a Mass at St. their faith to heart by coming to Laurence Parish in Elgin with Mass and going to confession. Bishop David Malloy, Father “Heaven and earth are deep Andrew Mulcahey, pastor, and realities,” he said, “and there Father Andrew Deitz, parochi- are great dangers to our spiri- al vicar of St. Patrick Parish in tual life.” St. Charles, and an evening of He added, “Catholic educa- fellowship with food and fun. tion is constant in its eff ort to “Family is the word that best give us reason to fi nd friend- describes the St. Edward High ship in Jesus Christ. It gives us School community,” said Barb courage to be willing to stand Villont, superintendent and up and live a moral life through principal of the school. the goodness of having others, “We are blessed with the gen- family and friendships, around uine commitment from genera- you.” tions of families for the good of St. Edward High School was our school,” she said. founded Sept. 8, 1941 and dedi- At the open house, former cated Oct. 12 that year. teachers and alumni walked “The school was named St. the halls and remembered their Edward in honor of the patron days at the school. saint of Bishop Edward Ho- John “Jack” Rumple of West ban,” he said. “Four Adrian Dundee, a 1948 graduate, re- Dominican sisters served as membered playing pranks faculty of the school which be- Former and current students on a tour of St. Edward Central Catholic High School are (from left) Pat (Bur- in chemistry class and being gan with 80 students.” meister) Bittner, 1970; junior Victoria Mindykowski; Barb (Burmeister) Spencer, 1968; the Burmeister sisters’ called into the principal’s of- In 75 years, St. Ed’s has aunt Katherine (Gmur) Gra agna, who graduated 70 years ago from St. Edward CCHS; and junior Katie fi ce. grown through the support of Maloney. “Sister (Rose) sent me home Elgin Deanery parishes — St. and said I couldn’t come back Catherine of Siena in West unless my father came with Dundee; St. John Neumann me,” he said, smiling. and St. Patrick in St. Charles; Students conducting the St. Joseph, St. Laurence, St. tours, Victoria Mindykow- Mary and St. Thomas More in ski, Katie Maloney and Jayda Elgin; St. Mary in Gilberts; and Jeff erson, all juniors, were St. Monica in Carpentersville.

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By Margarita energy and faith, with music, Mendoza adoration, reflections on Spiri- El Observador Editor tual and Corporal Works of Mercy, and a special prayer for ELGIN—“We are one Our Heavenly Mother. Church,” said Bishop David J. People who attended were Malloy in the ceremony mark- generous with donations of ing the Jubilee of Mercy, Oct. clothing, food, toiletries and 15 at Elgin Community Col- medicines for the needy. lege. More than 2,000 people, “It was a great event, nice to most of them Hispanics, were reach out to the Hispanic com- congregated to share their faith munity. I was very impressed and look for God’s mercy. with bishop speaking Spanish, Even though the Year of Mer- the music and the kids,” said cy continues through the Feast of Christ the King on Nov. 20, Richard Dunne, a city council- the day-long celebration served man from Elgin. as a formal closing ceremony Aurora Gutierrez, a parishio- for the jubilee in the diocese. ner at St. Thomas More in El- “Every person has another gin, said, “I listened important chance for heaven,” Bishop message(s) ... that touched my Malloy said in his homily. heart.” “This was the first act of God’s Among speakers were Fa- mercy toward us.” thers Felipe Forero, Jhakson Eight priests heard confes- García, and Andres Salinas sions in different shifts during “The unity of the faithful the day. and priests, in a context of our “I am very pleased to see all Catholic Church was very edi- of the confessions being heard fying,” said Bishop Malloy of today,” the bishop said and en- the Day of Mercy. “So too was couraged the faithful to “seek the presence of so many chil- God’s mercy and forgiveness in dren and young people. Pope this Year of Mercy.” Francis would certainly be The celebration was full of pleased.”

Father Yovanny Dorado, parochial vicar of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish in Aurora, led adoration and processed with the monstrance around the ECC gym. Father Dorado told everyone there to pray for those who had offended them; to put in God’s divine hands all their troubles and worries, to ask God for his Di- vine Mercy. Father Yovanny Dorado moved some listeners to tears during adora- tion as he urged them to talk to God and to ask for His forgiveness.

Msgr. Arquimedes Vallejo (left) BAZAAR PARISH talked about the importance of the Year of Mercy. He also thanked Bishop David Malloy for joining Hispanic Catholics in the celebra- tion of the jubilee. Msgr. Vallejo is diocesan Vicar for Hispanic Min- istry, dean of the Aurora Deanery and pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Aurora.

Jennifer Collins, diocesan direc- tor of Life and Family Evangeli- zation, waves from the LiFE Of- fice display (left) in the lobby of Elgin Community College. Three diocesean offices and some ven- dors set up booths for the Day of Mercy, Oct. 15. At the vocations booth (above), Daniel poses in a priest cut-out while his father, Raul Rubalcaba, takes a photo. Diocesan The Observer | FRIDAY OCTOBER 21, 2016 | 5 Jubilee of Mercy at Elgin C.C.

More than 2,000 people gather for Mass, o ered by Bishop David Mal- loy at Elgin Community College Oct. 15. While a month of the Jubilee of Mercy remains, the family day focused on the meaning of the year.

(Observer photos/Margarita Mendoza) Bishop David Malloy accepts o ertory gifts from children belonging to dance ministries in di erent parishes of the diocese. A sample of the donations of food, clothing, and medicine, were brought to the altar. Father Felipe Forero, parocial vicar at St. Joseph in Elgin, during one of the  rst activities of the day, calls on the youth group from St. Joseph in Harvard to join him on the stage. Together with a band from the same parish, they  red up participants for the Day of Mercy.

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Dr. Cieslak speculates that of planning for the Diocese of “Many, including myself ROCKFORD—Michael his receipt of the award is Charlotte,” Father Gaunt says. years ago, when they have a Cieslak, Ed.D., director of the “probably for 30 years of ongo- “In the circles of research, he question or an issue comes up Diocese of Rockford Offi ce of ing service, in season and out is very well known for his work (will say) ‘You know, why don’t Research and Planning, has of season.” and the assistance he has pro- you call Mike Cieslak?’ been named the recipient of the He says he has worked with vided for others. He’s known “I think a key piece is his Rev. Louis J. Luzbetak, SVD, others to better blend, distin- also as very soft spoken, gentle leadership in the pastoral plan- Award for Exemplary Church guish and use the eff orts of the and patient,” he adds. ning group for the dioceses in Research. two groups of researchers at The priest says the Luzbetak the U.S. and Canada over 30 The award comes from the (Observer le photo) the annual conference of the award is focused on applied years.” Michael Cieslak, Ed.D. Center for Applied Research Society of the Scientifi c Study research. It is presented to “in- Father Gaunt also points to in the Apostolate (CARA), of Religion and the Religious dividuals who have contrib- Dr. Cieslak’s work in the Dio- “are not glamorous questions which is a national, non-profi t, Research Association. uted a lot to the Church in the cese of Rockford that looks “at but ones that are very helpful Georgetown University-affi li- About 500 papers from both U.S.,” he says, adding that his very practical issues of parish, to the local bishop and pastoral ated research center that con- academic and applied research- friend and honoree has served pastoral life.” leaders.” ducts social scientifi c studies ers are presented during the academic as well as applied re- Father Guant describes Dr. The Luzbetak Award, named about the Catholic Church. two and a half days long con- search eff orts. Cieslak’s research as “very in honor of CARA’s fi rst execu- CARA was founded in 1964 ference. “In particular ways, we recall immediate,” and focused on tive director, will be presented and works to increase the Jesuit Father Thomas his eff orts on how to estimate “growth and how it impacts to Dr. Cieslak by New Orleans Church’s self understanding, Gaunt, Ph.D., executive direc- Catholic populations — some religious education, Catholic Archbishop Gregory Aymond, to serve the applied research tor of CARA, agrees with Dr. of the tools he proposed and schools and parish life.” chair of the CARA board, at needs of Church decision-mak- Cieslak’s speculations and ex- developed for others to use — The questions answered by an Oct. 24 reception at George- ers and to advance scholarly re- pands on them. and his generosity in terms of his research, Father Gaunt says, town University. Refugees Topic at Annual Ecumenical Brunch BY LYNNE CONNER worked with Catholic Chari- year; however, as of Sept. 30 Observer Correspondent ties since 1998 and took over of this year, we have had 372 as director of the resettlement refugees resettle in Rockford,” ROCKFORD—Honoring program in 2013. Biljeskovic said. their long-time commitment to “Last year, we had 70,000- In recent years, the majority helping Catholic and Lutheran plus refugees coming into the of refugees resettling in Rock- organizations in need, the 20th United States and this year we ford have come from Burma Ecumenical Brunch featured could see 80,000 or more refu- and the Congo. Janet Biljeskovic, director of gees enter the United States,” Keeping families together the refugee resettlement pro- Biljeskovic said. is important, she says. Some gram for Catholic Charities in The higher number this year, refugees resettling in Rockford Rockford. she said, is partly due to the cri- have other extended family al- The annual brunch is co- sis in Syria. ready living here. sponsored by the Rockford She detailed the extensive “We try to take families that Deanery Council of Catho- and lengthy vetting process have nine or less members, lic Women and the Northern refugees must go through be- but sometimes they have other Illinois Synodical Women fore they can enter the U.S. family here and we will accept of the Evangelical Lutheran Of the top 10 states receiv- families of up to 12 people,” Church. ing refugees in 2015, Illinois she said. “We try to keep fami- “They are here to get a life,” ranked ninth with 2,658 men, lies together and feel that they (Observer photo/Lynne Conner) Bev Sanders of St. James Parish in Rockford, Karyn Martin-Bohl and Biljeskovic said of the refugees women and children. Of that will adjust better if they have Sharon Provenzano, both of Grace Lutheran Church in Loves Park, ex- she works with. number, about 300 ended up family members to help them.” amine some knitted Pocket Prayer Squares that were handed out at She, her husband and chil- resettling in the Rockford Dio- “Our goal is to make refu- healing services at Grace Lutheran. dren, came to the United States cese. gees coming to Rockford self- in 1994 as refugees from the “Rockford typically accepts suffi cient as soon as possible,” here to do for them, our job is McChesney off ered the table former Yugoslavia. She has 350 individual refugees in a Biljeskovic said. “We are not to help them and show them grace. Msgr. Thomas Dzielak how to do for themselves.” presented a brief history of the Father Ken Stachyra, pas- luncheon. Coming to the Rockford Diocese tor of St. Bernadette Parish Those attending brought per- to minister the healing love of the Lord. 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But the Lord has Rochelle, Ill. 61068 brought him triumphantly through that, too, and he again is able to share For information, dates and to register go to 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. his stories with humor, and joy through the gift of music. www.alifetimeoflove.org or call 888-574-5663 (Sign-in 8:30 a.m.) Bill is a nationally known music minister, and is Director of Music at his parish in Howell, Michigan. His four live praise and worship (music) Upcoming Dates: Event is FREE CDs are used by individuals throughout the world. Oct 21-23, Brookfield Sheraton, Brookfield, WI. Free-Will offering will be received Nov 18-20 Bishop Lane Retreat Ctr. Rockford, IL (Bring a sack lunch) Jan 20-22, Sheraton Inn, Brookfield, WI. Info: Linda - 815/264-3240 or Feb 10-12, Comfort Inn & Suites, Geneva, IL. [email protected] Media /Arts The Observer | FRIDAY OCTOBER 21, 2016 | 7 on YO t h e record By CHARLIE MARTIN | CNS et’s say you know that you’re regardless of your age. It takes not living with the zest and courage to take a moral inventory enthusiasm that you want. How of your choices and behaviors and Ldo you make a positive change? discern where you may be failing Surprise Yourself That’s the question I considered your own values. Still, doing so can Sung by Jack Garratt, © 2016, Island Records when I listened to Jack Garratt’s latest revitalize your sense of being alive, single, “Surprise Yourself,” off his debut for a life without integrity is a dull life Speak and open up your You know you might album “Phase.” indeed. mind surprise yourself Garratt knows about losing a sense Where to begin? Start with Jesus’ It’s something you should of purpose. As a songwriter, performer teachings. do all the time Take a pen and write this and multi-instrumentalist, Garratt Are you careful to treat everyone Keep exploring, seek and down (Observer photo / http://jackgarratt.com) realized that “I wasn’t proud of the you meet with respect, even if you find Draw something that And tears me from a place can’t be found songs I was writing.” disagree with them? Do you practice You know you might surprise yourself Learn to walk again I know He sought popular approval rather compassion rather than judgment somehow It helps me to surprise than being true to his own artistic toward others? Talk without the tape to You know you might myself sense. So, he dropped out of college Are you ready to forgive, knowing hold surprise yourself You know you can surprise and thought that “I was going through The doubts that should that others have their own path of yourself a quarter or midlife crisis, but I was not learning just as you do? Do you refuse embrace your hope Lover, if you only knew So let go and surprise even 20.” to talk about others behind their backs, The calm and chaos of your The times that the train has soul fooled me too yourself Garratt decided to write new songs even if they do so about you? based on “a different level of respect You can create a whole litany of and integrity.” The result — a musical questions to reflect how Jesus taught take an inventory about what you career choices. Are you preparing to endeavor that earned him the Critics us to live. Create your own inventory give your time and energy to, and serve others according to your deeply Choice award at the 2016 Brit Awards and note where any lack of integrity if not consistent with what you are felt interests and desires? Doing so for pop music. might exist. passionate about, make some may require extensive courage as Did Garratt “surprise” himself with his Living with integrity leads to other changes. others may not understand the life newfound commitment to write music questions. For example, how much Also consider — by whose script direction that you are creating. that honors who he is? Well, perhaps, time in a week do you devote to your are you living your life? So, surprise yourself! Because of but his willingness to reclaim what genuine passions? When we give away Sure, going to school or living within your connection to the Creator, you are he knew was authentic for him was our time and energy to choices that a family means respecting those you capable of so much. You might fail at a important. feel more like obligations rather than interact with every day. Still, once new endeavor, but you will learn more So how might you need to surprise what we really care about, again life this level of integrity is consistently about yourself and who God made you yourself? What steps could reaffirm becomes dull. reached, you need to think about your to be. Life is a treasure. your intent to live according to your If you are primarily going through own purpose in life. Don’t settle for a small vision of who own sense of integrity? the “required motions,” you may Many times we act out God’s you can be. Show the world how you These are rigorous questions have diminished zest for life. Again, purpose for our lives through our can shine forth God’s presence! Send comments to Charlie Martin at [email protected] or at 7125W 200S, Rockport, IN 47635. At the Movies Rosary HS to Screen The Accountant matization of the life of Nat less presenting Turner in an Turner, an enslaved Virgin- unequivocally positive light. (Warner Bros.) John Paul II Documentary ian whose eponymous 1831 The educational value of this O Absurdly convo- rebellion represented the engrossing profile would nor- AURORA—The docu- R luted and morally most serious challenge of its mally suggest expanding its mentary “Liberating a Con- bankrupt action- kind ever posed to slavery in audience to include at least tinent: John Paull II and the drama about an autistic man the antebellum South. Taught some teens. Yet the amount Fall of Communism,” is be- (Ben Affleck) with an innate to read at an early age, Turner of cruelty inherent in this ing screened at Rosary High genius for crunching numbers becomes a preacher whose story is so extensive that even School auditorium, 901 N. and the learned ability to kill gifts are turned to perverse many mature viewers will find Edgewood Dr., here. with brutal precision. After use when his master (Armie it difficult to endure. The screening will be at 7 years working for criminal THIS FILM CONTAINS strong p.m. on the feast day of St. John enterprises, the protagonist Hammer) agrees, for a fee, has him tour nearby plantations gory violence, torture, an off- Paul II, Oct. 22. takes on a legitimate client. The film features George delivering sermons in favor screen rape, marital intimacy, In the process, he meets a Weigel and Carl Anderson and of submission. But the range nudity, profanity, crude and young lady (Anna Kendrick) is narrated by Jim Caviezel. of inhumanities he witnesses crass terms. (Observer photo/ https://jp2film.com and attracts the attention of Tickets are $5 each and will along the way, together with both the Treasury Depart- be available at the door. the spiritual unity of Europe. brutalities inflicted on his Middle School: The ment and a ruthless hitman. Worst Years of My Life The film shows one of his- In addition to Weigel and Gavin O’Connor’s uneven di- beloved wife (Aja Naomi King) tory’s greatest examples of the Anderson, others interviewed and himself lead him to view (Lionsgate/CBS include Polish historian Nor- rection does little to validate A-III triumph of spiritual power over the movie’s argument that the message of Scripture in Films) violence and oppression, ac- man Davies, John Paul’s life- PG those on the autism spectrum an entirely new light. Chris- Parents may not cording to publicity materials. long assistant Cardinal Stani- shouldn’t be held account- tian faith is obviously central care for the underly- The film reveals the pope’s slaw Dziwisz, Reagan National able for their behavior, even to Parker’s debut film; so, too, ing message of this comedy unwavering faith born of deep Security Advisor Richard Al- as it urges they not be treated are the moral issues raised by for kids in which an artistically personal suffering, steadfast len, and others. as abnormal or freakish. More the brief but bloody uprising gifted but mildly troubled defense of the dignity of the Original music is by Joe than merely trivialize its sub- he chronicles. Parker handles preteen (Griffin Gluck) rebels human person amidst the hor- Kraemer (“Mission Impos- ject matter, the result is to set all this with sensitivity and against the excessive disci- rors of Nazi and Soviet Occu- sible: Rogue Nation,” “Jack the cause of autism aware- subtlety while nonethe- Continued on page 13 pation, and unyielding belief in Reacher”). ness back decades or more to the equivalent of a moral Dark Ages. “BEST in the Midwest or Anywhere!” THIS FILM CONTAINS gun Watch ‘Catholic Mass’ Kane County Flea Market violence and hand-to-hand Antiques, Collectibles & Fancy Junque combat, rough, crude and Sundays at 6:30 a.m. on WREX-TV, First Sunday of the Month and Preceding Saturday Afternoon profane language. Celebrating March thru December Channel 13 in Rockford Kane Co. 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Let me begin by saying that I am SO glad you are coming and I think you’re in for a treat. A The number one reason why I say that is because just like in the past we’ve invited someone very special to play the biggest role in the day! His name is ... Jesus! My favorite part of the youth summit is there are 2,000 (Observer  le photos) people gathered together for Mass and adoration and Chat with Bishop David Malloy after Mass and during lunch. Jesus, God Himself, wants to be there with all of us and He will, in fact, come there because He loves us and values us. Live your faith There will also be fun and inspiring talks about how God 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rock Valley College in Rockford loves us with His great mercy, meaning He never stops loving us even when we make mistakes (which we all do. I make mistakes all the time!). There will also be great music, food, games, and time to be with friends. I’m also so happy Bishop David Malloy will again be celebrating the Mass. He’ll also be staying to chat with all of you during lunch and then to highlight the fun that will start back up after we’ve had a chance to eat. Let Father Kyle Manno  re you up. I can’t say what he’ll be doing after lunch (it’s a secret) but I know we’re all excited about it and you should be too! It is such a gift to have a bishop who wants to spend time with you, to know you, and to show you he cares and he’s dedicated to making sure you know the Lord in a deep way! So too there will be more than 25 priests — that’s a lot of priests! — present to hear confessions and to dispense God’s limitless mercy for you! Refresh your soul at Lunch on the lawn. confession. In other words, a really cool part of the youth summit is you can walk in dragging the burden of sin on your back, and you can walk out refreshed and renewed after exchanging that burden for the presence of the Lord deep in your heart. An extra bonus in your coming is you give me the opportunity to see you! So let me say thanks in advance! I think the biggest fear a lot of fi rst-timers have is that it’s easy to think we’re just going to sit around, sing “Kumbaya My Lord,” and tell each other about our feelings. Well, I’m happy to tell you this idea is not what is going to happen.

This month’s YO Father is answered by Father Keith Romke. Send your questions to [email protected] Sing along with Paul Vogrinc and his band.

VOCATION CORNER Finding God’s plan whi

s a priest I have an be inspired myself and to be opportunity to visit reminded of God’s goodness people in the hospital and God’s plan through the and in rehab facilities words of those who I go to visit. Aquite often. Within the past few weeks I’ve (Photo provided) And, as you might imagine, had two such instances. Aquin Selects Homecoming Court the outlook and the spirits of the The fi rst came from a young individuals whom I meet run the lady who very unexpectedly was Aquin Central Catholic Junior-Senior High School in Freeport selected 10 seniors for this year’s spectrum. Some of them are diagnosed with a painful disease homecoming court. They are (frrom left, front) Ana Awender, Suyeon Youn, Mallory Furlong, Katya ready to give up hope whereas that has her in and out of the Awender, Gri n Koester, (back) Drew Broge, Caleb Stovall, Patrick Gustafson, Carter Budenz, Ko- others have smiles on their faces rey Korosec. Gri n Koester was elected queen and Drew Broge, king. hospital. She is one of the most no matter what it is that they are positive people that I’ve ever enduring. met. She never complains and Like Young Observer on From time to time I am so she repeatedly says that she blessed by the opportunity to knows that God has a plan, she The Observer | FRIDAY JANUARY 8, 2016 | 9 el God’s mercy the Rockford Diocese annual Youth Summit Oct. 30

(Photo provided) Be inspired by Connor Flanagan. a musician and youth minister. He has spent the last several years traveling the country leading retreats and speaking at both youth confer- ences and parish events. He uses personal testimony to show how everyone has what he Spend time with Jesus. calls a “God-Sized Hole” within our own hearts.

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knows God is good, and she longer it’s because God is calling knows God is going to get her her to continue to be encouraging through this. Her strength, which and to bring hope and positivity comes from Christ, inspires me to the other people who are there to have a deeper faith that God with her! knows exactly what He is doing in (Photo provided) Both of them are inspiring each of our lives! because they know that God is at Marian Selects Homecoming Court The second inspiration came work even when things are tough. Nominated for king and queen of Woodstock’s Marian Central Catholic High School homecoming from a woman (who is also one So never give up hope and know court this year are (seated from left) Morgan Litterer, Kaylie Baader, Kelly Mink, Madeline Peters, of the most positive people that that God is with you and that He Alexandria Weck, Karlie Blaz, (standing) Daniel Elder, Nicholas Edwards, Patrick Struttman, I’ve ever met!) who is in a rehab has a beautiful plan for you! Davis Meyn, Jack Schneider, Jacob Noe. facility and isn’t sure when she’ll be released to return home. Of — Father Keith Romke, Diocesan Director course she wants to be home, of Vocations, kromke@rockforddiocese. Follow @young0bserver on but she’s sure if she has to stay org. 10 | FRIDAY OCTOBER 21, 2016 | The Observer vocations and Colleges Want to Be a Saint? VATICAN CITY (CNS)— After enduring two weeks of self to ensuring they received fellow inmates were executed Pope Francis canonized seven torture following his capture, the sacraments. He eventually in the convent garden. new saints Oct. 16. Of the St. Jose Sanchez was executed. contracted Hansen’s disease, six men and one woman now Witnesses say that before his commonly known as leprosy, ‘Bishop of the called saints, all but one had a death, he drew a cross in the possibly from sharing a cup tabernacle’ religious vocation. dirt and kissed it. of mate tea with someone who Known as the “bishop of the The other? He was St. Jose He was declared a martyr by was infected. tabernacle,” St. Manuel Gonza- Sanchez del Rio who was mar- St. John Paul II and was beati- Christian Brother lez Garcia was deeply devoted tyred several weeks before his fied by Pope Benedict XVI in to eucharistic adoration. Born 15th birthday in 1928. 2005. St. Guillaume-Nicolas-Lou- in Seville, St. Gonzalez felt (CNS photo/Jaclyn Lippelmann, Catholic Standard) Mexico’s Young Saint ‘Gaucho Priest’ is Leclerq, commonly called called to the priesthood at the by his religious name, Salo- age of 12. After his ordination Born in Michoacan, Mexico, St. Jose Gabriel del Rosario mone, entered the De La Salle in 1901, he was sent to preach he wanted to join his brothers Brochero, known as the “gau- Christian Brothers in 1767. at a church that he found was in the Cristero War between cho priest,” was born in Argen- After serving several years unclean and abandoned. Help rebels and the government of tina in 1840 and died in 1914. as a teacher and provincial, It was there, praying before Mexican President Plutarco Ordained for the Archdiocese St. Leclerq along with his con- the tabernacle that he decided Elias Calles who introduced of Cordoba, he spent years freres found themselves and to dedicate his life to bringing tough anti-clerical laws and traveling far and wide by mule other Catholic clergy targeted souls back to the church and confiscated church property. to reach his flock. Pope Fran- during the French Revolution. founded the “Union Eucaris- them Although his enlistment was cis, in a message in 2013 for The Christian Brothers were tica Reparatoria” (“Eucharist refused, the young boy’s per- the priest’s beatification — a among the many Catholic in- Reparation Union”), an order sistence wore down the rebel ceremony scheduled before the stitutions deemed illegal for devoted to the Eucharist and general and he was allowed Argentine pope was elected — refusing to pledge the oath of caring for the sick, the poor and to be the flag bearer of a unit. said Father Brochero “did not allegiance to the new govern- abandoned children. keep During an intense battle, he stay in the sacristy combing the ment after King Louis XVI He was appointed as auxil- was captured by the govern- sheep,” but went out in search was deposed. Despite being iary bishop of Malaga and later ment and threatened with death of the lost. monitored, St. Leclerq contin- named bishop of Palencia in if he didn’t renounce his faith. “This is what Jesus wants ued to write to his relatives and 1935 by Pope Pius XI. He died In an attempt to break his re- today, missionary disciples, even planned to form a new re- in 1940 and because his final solve, he was forced to witness street priests of faith!” the pope ligious congregation. request was to be buried at the the the hanging of a fellow soldier. said. However, he was arrested and foot of the tabernacle, he was Instead, the young boy encour- The new saint gained par- imprisoned with other priests buried at the main altar of the aged the soldier, saying they ticular fame for caring for the in a convent in Paris in 1792. Cathedral of Palencia. faith would soon meet in heaven. sick and dying, devoting him- Several weeks later, he and his Continued on page 11 As Enrollment Grows, Catholic Send College Opens On-Campus Dorm

The By Andy Telli Hall, got their first look at the North Carolina. “The excite- been changing from having a Catholic News Service building and their new home, ment was crazy. It was palpa- student body with a large num- there were squeals of delight ble. You could feel it in the air.” ber of older students from the Observer NASHVILLE, Tenn.—When and joy. Fifty-five female students Nashville area pursuing a sec- the female students moving “It was just fun,” said Mary Sept. 30 moved into Siena Hall, ond career to one that has more the first on-campus residential students of traditional college into Aquinas College’s brand Ligowski, a sophomore theol- facility in Aquinas’ 56-year age from a variety of states, to your new residential facility, Siena ogy major from Wake Forest, history. “which is more sustainable,” “Today is a culmination of Sister Mary Sarah said. God’s blessings, lots of hard The transition began when college work, and a dream that has the college cemented an agree- been a long time in the mak- ment with its neighbor, St. ing,” said Dominican Sister Thomas Hospital West, to use Mary Sarah Galbraith, presi- the Seton Lodge on the hos- student dent of Aquinas College, which pital’s property as a residen- is owned and operated by the tial facility for students, Sister Our digital edition Dominican Sisters of St. Ceci- Mary Sarah said. That allowed lia Congregation in Nashville. the school to attract more stu- is perfect for the “It changes everything,” dents from outside Nashville Sister Mary Sarah said of the and Tennessee. student on the go. opening of Siena Hall. For The new Siena Hall, which is And it’s just $28 several years, the school has Continued on page 12 for a full year. Call us at 815/399-4300, ext. 383 or FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: order online at Sister Rose Therese, O.S.F., (309) 655-2645

http://observer. Email: [email protected] rockforddiocese. Web: FranciscanSistersPeoria.org Facebook: OSFsisters Twitter: @osfsisters (CNS photo/ Rick Musacchio, Tennessee Register) org/ Dominican Sister Mary Cecilia Goodrum talks to students as they move into a new dorm Sept. 30 at Aquinas College in Nashville, Tenn. Vocations and Colleges The Observer | FRIDAY OCTOBER 21, 2016 | 11 Consider Your Vocation From page 10 Educator priest St. Ludovico Pavoni was born in Brescia, Italy, in 1784. Or- dained to the priesthood in 1807, he opened an oratory dedicated to the personal and social edu- cation of young people. With his bishop’s support, he also opened an orphanage and vocational school, which was among the first schools to admit deaf children. He established the Sons of Mary Immacu- late, now commonly known as the Pavonians, to continue his work. He died in 1849. Born to be a priest St. Alfonso Maria Fusco was born in Angri, Italy, to parents who, hoping for a child, went to pray at the tomb of St. Al- fonso Maria de Liguori. A priest there told them they would have a son, who they should name Alfonso and that (CNS photo/Paul Haring) Tapestries showing seven new saints hang from the facade of St. Pe- Louis Leclerq, Manuel Gonzalez Garcia, Alfonso Maria Fusco and Eliza- he would become a priest. One ter’s Basilica at the Vatican Oct. 13. They are Jose Gabriel del Rosario beth of the Trinity. All but one — Jose Sanchez del Rio who died at year later, the baby was born. Brochero, Ludovico Pavoni, Jose Sanchez del Rio, Guillaume-Nicolas- age 15 in Mexico — lived a religious vocation. After his ordination to the priesthood in 1863, he dedicat- of the Nazarene and opened throughout Italy, he died in in France in 1880 and died in 1901. Throughout her life, she ed himself to evangelization the Little House of Provi- 1910. 1906. desired a deeper understand- and gained fame as an under- dence, a home for abandoned Against the wishes of her ing of God’s love, which she standing confessor. children. Sister, writer, mystic mother, who wanted her to expressed in her writings. A He founded the Congrega- After dedicating his life St. Elizabeth of the Trin- marry, she entered the Dis- writer and mystic, she died at tion of the Baptistine Sisters to opening similar houses ity was born Elisabeth Catez calced Carmelite Order in the age of 26. 12 | FRIDAY MAY 6, 2016 | The Observer vocations and Colleges

Don’t Forget NIU’s As Enrollment Newman Center DEKALB—If you attend Grows, Catholic Northern Illinois University or a college near it, you man want to take part in Newman College Opens Center activities. This week the Dead Theo- logians Society met Monday On-Campus Dorm and a Cooking for Hope Haven service project was From page 10 The building’s Italianate (CNS photo/ Rick Musacchio, Tennessee Register) Thursday . John Wall helps Caeli Howard, a third-year nursing student from Fort 44,000 square feet and has design is a reference to the Registration ends Oct. 24 Worth, Texas, as she moves into a new dorm Sept. 30 at Aquinas Col- for an Encounter Steubenville room for 101 beds, gives the school’s namesake, St. Thomas lege in Nashville, Tenn. college room to grow and ac- Aquinas, who was from Italy, Young Adult Conference Nov. celerate the transition, Sister Sister Mary Sarah said. The events or as an informal gather- said. “I feel like this is going 12 in Milwaukee, Wis. Cost is Mary Sarah said, exterior of the building also has ing space. to bring the students closer to- $48.50. For more information, “This year alone our new stu- Continued on page 12 The emphasis on common gether.” call Denise Sanders at dent enrollment has increased similarities with Nashville’s areas in the design “is an in- The opening of the building 815/787-7770, ext. 23 or email by 65 percent,” she said. The Cathedral of the Incarnation tended antidote for isolation,” was as emotional for some of [email protected]. school’s enrollment stands at and the St. Cecilia Mother- Sister Mary Sarah said. The the people who built it as it was Coming up Oct 29 at 7 p.m. just under 400 students from house. “We wanted the Catho- goal is to “build a community for students. is a “Spooktacular” Halloween 25 states. lic architecture of the city of of growing in faith, of growing There was a spiritual compo- party. Siena Hall is “a mark of the Nashville all tied in,” Sister in friendship, of growing up to- nent of the project “being part A small group Bible future and provides us an op- Mary Sarah told the Tennes- gether.” of the environment of the cam- study is led by the Newman portunity to draw more amaz- see Register, newspaper of the More than the building itself, pus they have here at Aquinas,” ing students like the ones we Nashville Diocese. Sister Mary Sarah said, what Missionaries and student said Rob Newsome, project su- leaders. Email Kat Edwards have now,” Sister Mary Sarah Each of the dorm rooms in matters “is the life within the perintendent for B.L. Harbert, building.” at missionaries@newmanniu. said. the three-story building is larg- the project’s construction man- The residential facility will er than a typical college dorm The residential facility got org. agers. be for female students while room and there is enough space rave reviews from the students You can also get involved “I’ve built all over the coun- male students will remain at to house three students to a moving in. “It felt like I came at Newman by helping out at try, I’ve never been part of Seton Lodge. The next project room if that ever becomes nec- home. I wasn’t expecting that,” Mass, singing in the choir, or something like this,” said New- in the school’s plans for the essary, Sister Mary Sarah said. Ligowski said. “It felt like ev- some, who developed friend- helping with religious educa- future is to raise the money to Each fl oor has a study room, erything had been picked out to tion, youth ministry or service build a residential hall for men a prayer room, a kitchenette make us feel loved ... to make ships with the students, faculty and staff . projects.Fill out a light blue next to Siena Hall, which is and a common area. There also us feel welcomed.” Time and Talent card and located behind Aquinas’ main is a gathering space in the lob- The building also will help Telli is managing editor of the Ten- return it to the baskets near academic building, Sister Mary by and an outdoor deck above strengthen the sense of com- nessee Register, newspaper of the the entrances. Sarah said. the lobby that can be used for munity on campus, Ligowski Diocese of Nashville. 5x7.75UPPER upper IOWA iowa uniUNIVERSITY – ROCKFORD • Programs that fit into your busy life – evening classroom, online and self-paced options • Regionally accredited, non-profit, private university • Year-round classes start every 8 weeks • Smoother transfer of up to 90 college credits BACHELOR'S DEGREES - Accounting - Health Services Administration - Business Administration - Psychology - Criminal Justice - And more - Human Services

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Cost: $7 per person; projects. $5 senior citizens; $25 families; (Photo provided) free, children 3 and younger. Info: [email protected] Father What’s happening in Beauvais Advent? Submit events: The Observer Screens needs parish, school and Catholic organization publicists to forward T-shirt information as soon as possible Father David about Advent events. We need Beauvais takes your bazaars, craft shows and bake sales, as well as prayer and Scripture part in the silk programs and special collections screening of for wihich you need donations his familiar or volunteers. We encourage saying, “Be you to use our online form at http://observer.rockforddiocese. Kind To One org/observerform. Another.” Two php?page=eventsandnews hundred of (Photo provided) the t-shirts Aurora Pets Blessed Save the Date were given Under cloudy skies 15 pets and their families gathered at St. Rita of Cas- away at the Nov 2 cia Parish in Aurora to receive a blessing from Father Manuel Gomez Oct. 1. Father Gomez’s pet rooster stayed near his feet during the blessing, ROCKFORD Red Ribbon in honor of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. Parent webinar: noon-1 p.m. Fair held at (third of three webinars on ADHD). Boylan Central Topic: School Behavior and Catholic High ADHD. Sponsor: Family Matters. Registration required. Info: https:// School in attendee.gotowebinar.com/ Rockford on register/321628418873185540 Oct. 8. (Photo provided) At the Movies From page 12 THIS FILM CONTAINS cohab- is a remarkably inspirational pline enforced by the rigid itation, youthful defiance of movie about the strength of principal (Andy Daly) of his authority, mature themes, the the human spirit in the face of new school. Though his revolt, death of a child, scatological adversity. in which he’s aided by his best humor, crass terms, wordplay THIS FILM CONTAINS refer- Become a Catholic Order of Foresters and brief sexual references. friend (Thomas Barbusca) and ences to cohabitation. 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Freeport Aquin Save the Date Honors Supporters Nov 3 LEFT: Aquin Central Catholic AURORA Junior-Senior High School hon- Open house: 5:30-7:30 p.m.; ors Mike and Judy Cook as grand Aurora Central Catholic high marshals of this year’s home- School, 1255 N. Edgelawn Dr. coming parade. They are Aquin Tours, athletics and activities grandparents and Judy (Casey) fair, refreshments. Info: www. Cook celebrated her 55th class auroracentral.com reunion with other members of ROCHELLE the Aquin Class of 1961. 58th Bazaar: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; St. RIGHT: Kathy (McIntyre) Greno- Patrick, 244 Kelley Dr. Coffee hour, ble, Aquin Class of 1966, marched 8:30 a.m.; baked goods, ethnic with Aquin Elementary students foods, artisan crafts, and vendors; in the parade. Grenoble is part of raffles; traditional creamed-turkey- a family that has sent four gen- on-biscuit lunch, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., erations to Aquin. She was the dine-in, carry-out, and delivery Aquin-St. Joseph Campus secre- (call ahead). Drawings, 1 p.m. tary for many years and attended Cost: lunch--$7 per person; $25 the Aquin Combined Reunion immediate family; free children 3

this year. (Photos provided) and younger. Info; 815/562-2370; www.stpatricksrochelle.com Nov 3-6 AURORA What’s Up “Into the Woods”: 6 p.m. Nov. 3, 7 p.m. Nov 4-5, 2 p.m. Nov. 6; Rosary Submit Online: Parish, school and organization publicists may High School, 901 N. Edgelawn Dr. Wed Oct 26 Rosary High School and Marmion send news and photos using interactive forms at The Observer website Academy presentation. Nov. 5 Deadline for Nov. 4 What’s Up (for events Nov. 7-13) http://observer.rockforddiocese.org/contact-us. Click on Submit Events wine tasting and hors d’oevres, and News. (You may attach one picture per form.) Submissions will be ROCHELLE Nov. 6 family picnic; pre-register forwarded to El Observador, to the diocesan calendar and to the Year Refugee talk: 7 p.m.; St. Patrick, 244 Kelley Dr. Speaker: Patrick Winn, for both events. Parents with of Mercy calendar. diocesan director of Catholic Charities. Topic: Refugee Resettlement young children are encouraged Submit by Mail: Send mail submissions to The Observer, P.O. Box Program and needs in the diocese. Free. Info: 815/562-2370 to attend picnic and Act I Nov. 6. 7044, Rockford, IL 61125. Cost: show only, $10 adults; $8 for Deadline: 10 days before publication. students and senior citizens. Info: Thu Oct 27 630/896-0831; www.rosaryhs. ROCKFORD Sat Oct 29 com/musical 30th anniversary open house: 2-3:30 p.m.; Presence St. Anne Center Nov 5 main dining room, 4405 Highcrest Road. Free. HUNTLEY ROCKFORD Treasures of the Church: 6:30 p.m.; St. Mary, 10307 Dundee Road. Open house: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; St. Exhibit and discussion of relics of the Church. Speaker: Father Carlos Anthony College of Nursing, Fri Oct 28 Martins of the Companions of the Cross. Bring rosaries, holy cards, 698 Featherstone Road. For etc. to touch to reliquaries. Info: www.stmaryhuntley.org prospective students of bachelor’s, ALGONQUIN master’s or doctoral programs. Treasures of the Church: 7-9 p.m.; St. Margaret Mary, 111 S. Info: www.sacn.edu. Hubbard St. Sponsor: Faith on Fire. Exhibit and discussion of relics Sun Oct 30 SPRED meeting: 10 a.m.; St. of the Church. Speaker: Father Carlos Martins of the Companions Rita hall, 6254 Valley Knoll Dr. of the Cross. Bring rosaries, holy cards, etc. to touch to reliquaries. Rockford Information session about Special Free; donations accepted. Info: Connie McDonough, 847/854-7668, Marriage on Tap: 6 p.m.; Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Country Club, 5151 Religious Development classes for [email protected]; www.treasuresofthechurch.com Guilford Road. Sponsors: Rockford area parishes. Speakers: Scott special needs parishioners of all DURAND and Kimberly Hahn. Pizza, pasta, salad and cash bar. Limited seating; ages. Info: Mary Kinney, 815/519- End of life decisions: 10:30 a.m.-noon; St. Mary, 602 W. Main St. advance tickets required. Cost: $25 per person. Info: St. Bridget 7066 Speaker: Father Ken Wasilewski, diocesan ethicist; Andrew Vitale, or St. Rita Parishes, 815/282-6642; www.marriageontaprockford. SOMONAUK Northern Illinois Hospice; Pat Hazen; Paul Huber, attorney; John wordpress.com Christmas garage sale: 8 a.m.-1 Lund, St. Mary/St. Patrick Cemetery; funeral home representatives. p.m.; St. John the Baptist parish Info: Terry Polizzi, [email protected], 815/248-2490 Find more events www.rockforddiocese.org/calendar.php center, 130 W. LaSalle St. Nov 6 ROCKFORD Loves Park Parish Luncheon, style show: 11:30 Supports Life a.m., Boylan Central Catholic High School, 4000 St. Francis Dr. Members of St. Bridget Parish in Proceeds for Natural Helpers’ Loves Park join their pastor, Msgr. training. Catered luncheon, Daniel Deutsch, in showing their style show, raffle, silent auction support for life during the annual and door prizes. Emcee: Boylan Life Chain on Sunday, Oct. 2. graduate Austin Love of WREX- TV. Cost: $30. Info: Susie Delia, [email protected], 815/494-5743 Nov 12 CRYSTAL LAKE Alumni homecoming: 6-8 p.m.; St. Thomas the Apostle Community Center, 451 W. Terra Cotta Ave. For former teachers, clergy and alumni. Free, casual, open to all. (Photo provided) Around the Diocese The Observer | FRIDAY OCTOBER 21, 2016 | 15 Boylan Honored as Lane Scholars Save the Date Eleven members of Boylan Cen- Nov 12 tral Catholic High School’s class CRYSTAL LAKE of 2020 scored at the 95th per- Prayer breakfast: 7 a.m. Mass, centile or higher on the place- ment test administered to incom- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 1023 ing freshmen. The Lane Scholars McHenry Ave; 8:30 a.m. breakfast are (not in order) Carson Coffey, and speaker, Holiday Inn, 800 S. Zachary Farson, Maxwell Hughes, Illinois Rte. 31. Sponsor: McHenry Joshua Lewandowski, Isabel County Catholic Prayer Breakfast. Maas, Natalie Muldowney, Nadia Mass with Archbishop Salvatore Nosek, Joseph Stevens, Benjamin J. Cordileone of San Francisco. Thomas, Seth Tischman, Michael Limited seating for breakfast. Wilburn. The award is named for Speaker: Michael O’Neill, “The (Photo provided) the late Bishop Loras T. Lane. Miracle Hunter” Cost: $35 for breakfast. Info: 414-94004526, [email protected] Marmion Seniors DEKALB Guardian Angel dinner: 5:30-8 Commissioned p.m.; St. Mary School, 210 Gurler Eucharistic Ministers Road. St. Mary School tuition Fifteen Marmion Academy seniors were assistance and honor flight commissioned extraordinary minis- fundraiser. Theme: “We Salute You, ters of the eucharist. They are Nicholas WWII and Korean War Veterans.” Brennan, Riley Friel, Benjamin Garcia, Drone presentation; eighth- Thomas Glemkowski, Nicholas Hug- grade class performance, Jazz in gins, Zachary Lentz, Andrew Lifka, Kyle Progress; raffles. Catered dinner. McCullough, Matthew Middendorf, Sponsors sought for veterans’ Zachary Moore, Aldrich Paras, Adam dinners. Cost: $30 per person; Roe, Adam Streich, Charlie Zimmer and free to WWII and Korean vets. (not pictured) Zachary Fincher. (Photo provided) Info: Julie Saucedo, 815/756-7905, jsaucedo@stmaryschooldekalb. com; [email protected] Marian Students Join National Honor Society OREGON On Sept. 24, Marian Central Catholic High School in Woodstock inducted 36 students into the Bishop Lane Chapter of the National Honor Society. New members Bazaar: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; St. Mary are (from left, bottom) Stephanie Villaceran, Kristen Fanella, Sierra Teeter, Sarah Wilson, Delaney McCann, Gabrielle Castro, Mallory Gegrig, Karla Juarez, Han- Parish Center, 881 Mongan Dr. nah Villont, Katelyn Heath, (second Homemade crafts and bakery; row) Vannessa Garrelts, Laura Knapp, basket and 50/50 raffle; hand- Alyssa Consolo, Sydney Leidig, Emily stitched quilt; hand-made oak Sledz, Dante Bucci, Katherine Littner, Alexa Morris, Traison Deidrich, Ka- blanket chest and more. Luncheon trina Dionela, (third row) Maureen available. Info: Fran Kaminiski, Murray, Abigail Jones, Carolina Kir- 815/732-6655 wan, Rebecca Corn, Casey Wells, ROCHELLE Victoria Johnson, Kaylie Baader, So- Gateway to Glory: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; phia Archos, Regina Antonetti (top St. Patrick, 244 Kelley Dr. Sponsor: row) Paige Scatena, Rachel Noonan, Catholic Charismatic Renewal. James Lydon, Matthew Snell, Jayson Wieczorek, Joseph Paffrath, Sarah Speaker: Bill Richart. Topics: Praise, Zabala, and advisor Dr. Glenn Pinnau. worship, prayer and healing (Photo provided) ministry through music. Bring sack lunch. Free; donations accepted. Info: Linda Daniel, 815/264- 3240, trumpetpraise@frontier. com; www.rockforddiocese.org/ charismaticrenewal/ SYCAMORE Night in Vegas: 6-11 p.m.; St. Mary Memorial Hall, 322 Waterman St. Proceeds for St. Mary School and religious education. Gaming tables, food, cash bar. Cost: $25 basic package; $50 VIP package. Info: 815/895-5215; schooloffice@stmarysycamore. org; https://www.facebook.com/ stmaryscasinonight/ Elsewhere Nov 5 LIBERTYVILLE Business breakfast: 7:30 a.m. Mass (optional); Marytown Conference Center, 1600 W. Park Ave. 8 a.m. continental breakfast, 9 a.m. talk. Speaker: Harry Kraemer. Topic: “Becoming a Christian Values-based Leader.” Free; reservations required by Oct. 30. Info: Dave Sullivan, 847/367-6519; (Photos provided) www.marytown.com, events@ marytown.com Sugar Grove Parish ‘Kicks Off’ Ministry WHEATON St. Katharine Drexel Parish in Sugar Grove held its youth ministry Youth leadership conference: kickoff event on Sept. 18. The peer ministry team invited the entire 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; St. Francis faith community to tailgate before the high school teens played High School, 2130 W. Roosevelt kickball. The SKD Kickers and the SKD Crushers put on a show be- Road. For eighth-graders. Cost: fore a team of grammar school students took on the winners. The $10 (includes t-shirt). Online scavenger hunt for all young people included prizes for the win- registration required. Info: www. ning team. “This is what church is about, good family fun and fel- sfhscollegepre.org lowship,” said a participant. Like Young Observer on Facebook 16 | FRIDAY OCTOBER 21, 2016 | The Observer Our Catholic View Follow Pope’s ‘Mercy Fridays’ Example Before Jubilee is Over It was all over Facebook For the Journey by the thought that we have when I checked my posts the to do something big to other day. by Effie make it count. So then we There was Pope Francis, Caldarola procrastinate and do nothing. clad in the typical hospital During the Year of Mercy, green scrubs, with a mask as the U.S. Catholic bishops’ well, visiting the newborn website has suggestions for Catholic News Service section of an Italian hospital, performing acts of mercy, and including the intensive care unit where five here’s one of them: Eat lunch with someone little ones struggled for survival due to early who may be lonesome. Now, really, how tough births or other complications. is that? Facebook loves stories about babies, dogs Do you work in an office or in a school and cats. If you can get all three in one story, where, at lunchtime, some people seem always Facebook really eats it up. But if instead you to be alone? How much effort does it take to bring in a smiling pope dressed in hospital join them? (CNS photo/Karen Callaway, Catholic New World) scrubs holding a baby, that’s a winner as well. Or do you have an elderly relative who What I loved about the might love a chatty phone call Pope Francis story was that hat if we today? Hey, that’s mercy, too. it was just one more chapter In a Nutshell kept a mercy A good place to start would in the pontiff’s “Mercy W be to reread the corporal and Working for the common good requires a call Friday” visits. I wish all of his journal as we try to spiritual works of mercy, monthly Fridays had attracted to faithful citizenship — a call to participate ac- delve into practices our Christian road map to as much attention. tively and effectively in the public square. compassionate action. On a recent Friday, he of mercy? If Christians are citizens of a world to come, they Kerry Weber actually beat visited 20 former prostitutes Pope Francis to the punch are citizens of this world too — citizens whose at a charity that assists women who have been on mercy by writing a great little book a faith certainly can help to influence and shape trafficked. These particular women were from society’s well-being. Africa, Italy and Eastern Europe, and the few years ago called “Mercy in the City.” It recounts her efforts during Lent to perform This man holding a sign outside St. Martin de pope’s visit not only comforted them on their difficult journey, it also called attention to each corporal work of mercy. It’s entertaining Porres Church in Chicago reacts to recent killings and inspiring to see her moving around New that took the lives both of law enforcement of- one of the great problems of our age: human trafficking. York City endeavoring to visit a prison or ficers and African-American citizens, and sparked We are still in the Extraordinary Jubilee spend the night in a homeless shelter. racial unrest. The killings signaled that all is not Year of Mercy, which Pope Francis proclaimed Weber’s book would make a great text for a well in society. from Dec. 8, 2015, until Nov. 20, 2016. This faith formation class, and it’s a great idea as More than a few Catholic voters in the United Year of Mercy is called “extraordinary” well. States would be delighted if their pope, their because it fell out of the normal 25-year What if we kept a mercy journal as we try to delve into practices of mercy? Just a bishop, their pastor or someone “in authority” rotation for jubilee years. simple little notebook in which we chronicle would tell them, come Election Day, exactly It’s a bonus year, one might say, and when it was announced, it garnered all kinds each effort, and its outcome might focus our whom to vote for. That is not going to happen, of attention in church bulletins and in the attention on mercy. but both the catechism and the U.S. bishops’ Catholic press. Some of Pope Francis’ other ventures document, “Forming Consciences for Faithful But you know how it goes with the news included a Friday visit to sick children during Citizenship,” offer guidance on church teaching cycle. Something else comes along and our a trip to Poland and a visit to elderly priests. and political life. attention is diverted. Before you know it, Nov. He spent one Friday with developmentally Info: www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/faithful-citizenship/ 20 will be here and we’ll ask ourselves, “Just disabled patients at a L’Arche community. forming-consciences-for-faithful-citizenship-title.cfm what did I do in the Year of Mercy?” Great leaders lead by example. Pope Francis Sometimes, I think our efforts are stymied has set the course. What will we do?

Word to Life: Oct. 23, 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Salvation, the Laurel Crown Awaiting Us

By Deacon Mike Ellerbrock was perfect and complete. Catholic News Service We could never do enough good works to demand eternal residence with God. When I pointed out in a homily that not all saints Our task is to humbly accept God’s gratuitous are officially canonized, a woman said to me after love and respond by living a life of gratitude. Mass, “That may be true, but the great saints get Hence, we are eucharistic people: The Greek term to wear a crown in heaven, like St. Paul in today’s “eucharisteo” means to give thanks. We must do epistle!” good works, not to earn salvation, but because It got me to thinking: Are there trophies for us in it is the only logical response to Jesus’ free and heaven, blue ribbons as eternal accessories? unmerited gift to us. The real underlying issue in this Scripture is: Why Note that Paul proclaims the crown is available to is it OK for Paul to boast of his faith, but not for the all, whereas the arrogant Pharisee bases his self- Pharisee in the Gospel to declare his virtues superior righteousness relative to other sinners. to the tax collector? The heavenly crown, trophy or ribbons we might Actually, the distinction is clear. receive upon crossing that threshold may be the Paul boasts of his unwavering trust in the Lord, not sacred privilege of seeing firsthand the wounds of his own earthly merits. Conversely, the Pharisee Christ bore for us. What greater testimony do we © 2015 Diocese of Fort Worth believes that his diligent efforts obligate God’s praise need of His love for us? and eternal reward, especially relative to the despised It has been said that the Bible can be summed up h God, be merciful to me a tax collector. in one word: trust. Salvation history is written by the sinner.’ Like Paul, the humble tax collector gets it. Unable Author of Life. Throughout the Hebrew Scriptures ‘O to proudly raise his face to God’s, he simply bows and New Testament, God constantly promises His — Luke 18:13 and begs for God’s mercy. covenant with humanity and never fails us. Of that We cannot make deals with God, punching our we can boast. ticket to paradise. Salvation is attained not by virtuous acts — adherence to the law — but by our Ask yourself: Is doing good works out of guilt or fear can we improve our consciences to better understand acceptance of Jesus’ redemption on the cross, which a help or hindrance to our spiritual growth? How our motivations? Our Catholic View The Observer | FRIDAY OCTOBER 21, 2016 | 17 Di erent View CNS/Joe Heller Newspapers Still Help Us Know Stu Recently on a Friday morning as I fi lled my cup with coff ee, one of the young members of our little family of employees was fi lling her water glass. We shared our joy about the fact that summer-like weather was sticking around and that it would allow for great enjoyment of outdoor weekend activities. I talked about some of the assignments The Observer would be covering that weekend. And then I talked about the possibility of getting in one last camp-out. However, it would be hard to choose when there were so many other things going on. On that particular weekend there was an outdoor market to visit, a craft fair, a family pioneer festival, several church dinners and apple orchard events, just to From the Editor name a few. My young co- worker remarked about how by Penny wonderful all that sounded. Wiegert Then she said something that Editor brought my mind, body and Listening at the Keyholes: How The Observer soul to a dead stop. [email protected] “How do you know about that stuff ?” she asked. In that tiny piece of time my mind raced as to how I could To Love Better and Learn More reply to this sweet young woman without sounding sarcastic When two Field Notes “It’s through listening that and unchristian. However, as quickly as I was formulating my 20-somethings slung a we’ve come to uncover response I could see that my young friend, in that same micro- wire across rooftops in by Christina some of the universe’s second, had heard her own words and realized the gravity of what she said and to whom. Boston, they were hoping Capecchi most important secrets,” to hear each other’s voices she said. I replied with a little laugh and a big smile, “Well, not only do transmitted across that Her words came I work for a newspaper, I read them too. And I listen to the radio line. It worked, and they through my iPhone last and watch the local news on TV.” christinacapecchi.com We both had a good laugh and went back to our desks. did, but in the process, Friday, via a podcast, and But as you can tell, the conversation stuck in my mind. they also picked up a far more exotic sound: resonated deeply with the lost art I have powerful radio waves emitted from the sun. A week or so later, the news of Hurricane Matthew dominated been pondering this autumn: listening. This the news. As the storm’s path grew to include the northern Alexander Graham Bell was 26 and is a season that calls us to quiet, to hear working in a fi fth-fl oor attic when he spoke Atlantic coast of Florida, I knew I should call my son who now the crinkling of leaves and the clapping of those famous words into a mouthpiece: “Mr. lives in Jacksonville. Why did I call him? Well aside from just wind whipping through cornfi elds. Watson, come here, I want to see you.” being a concerned mom who likes to remind her son of that The Holy Father has charged us to The message to his assistant was concern, I knew I had to call because he is 23-years-old and he transmitted, Bell wrote in his journal: “To be a “listening church,” but our noisy is the same kind of news consumer as my young co-worker. I my delight he came and declared that he Information Age makes it hard to listen needed to call to see how he was staying updated on the path of had heard and understood what I said.” well, and my generation may suff er the hurricane. Any charged wire becomes not only the most. We consume sound bites and He does not have cable television. He uses Netfl ix, Hulu and a transmitter but an antenna, and Bell’s snapchats, headlines and thumbnails. We Roku. He does not have a subscription to a daily or a weekly assistant, Thomas Watson, an earnest are stuff ed so full that we forget how to be newspaper. He does not own a radio. He uses his cell phone as a general substitute for getting news, and he forgoes commercial 22-year-old he had plucked from a empty and attuned: to listen to each other, radio in favor of streaming his own mix of music through his machine shop, spent hours listening to the to the Mass, to ourselves and to God. phone, even in the car. strange chirps and whistles coming from How embarrassing to think of the many My son let me know he was keeping updated on his cell their accidental antenna. Using the fi rst times I missed out on really hearing others phone through a local app created by the city of Jacksonville. I telephone, it turned out, the young men because I talked over them, or missed the downloaded the app so I too could see the updates. I did remind were actually dialed into the sun. Watson question they were begging to be asked, him that he should still get himself a weather radio, keep gas correctly guessed that he was picking up because I made it about myself, or about in the car so he could charge his phone and keep some cash on activity on the surface of the sun through reinforcing something comfortable rather hand. (Cell towers do get damaged and debit cards aren’t much its radio waves. than challenging myself to go somewhere use with no electricity). My son said, “Good call mom. How did Fifty years later Bell hired an engineer to new. you know about that stuff ?” (See above conversation with co- study those noises, ushering in a new age When we set down our phones and worker.) of space exploration — radio astronomy — set aside our agendas, we can listen in a Why all this matters is that my son and my co-worker, both and prodding astronomers to scale up their transformative way: We can love better and millennials, represent a new breed of media consumer with a antennas, connect them to loudspeakers, learn more. narrowing consumption. I worry about them. It’s hard to believe and catch the radio waves made by stars “When it’s God who is speaking,” St. in an age when there is more information available to more and planets. New insights into the solar John Vianney once said, “the proper way people than ever before in history, people are still missing out system were unlocked not through looking to behave is to imitate someone who has on good news and wide-ranging ideas, especially when it comes but listening. an irresistible curiosity and who listens at to matters of faith. So should we call it a day and forget about Space, they discovered, makes a hissing keyholes. You must listen to everything publishing a newspaper and sharing Catholic content through noise. Jupiter, when carried through short social media and websites? God says at the keyhole of your heart.” waves of radiation, sounds like pebbles Not yet. We all need to be “knowers of stuff ,” so I believe I love the image of a curious child, thrown on a tin roof. The sun roars like creating Catholic news and information content is important. the sea. And a pulsar, which is a pulsating snooping and sleuthing, pressing his ear to With reliable, well-rounded information from sources with radio star, beats like a drum — the faster a keyhole in hopes of picking something some institutional credibility shrinking from our cultural the star spins, the faster the beat. up. That’s how we should lean in and listen landscape, it’s more important than ever to disseminate Catholic To hear these celestial structures is to to God, eager to discern every whisper. communication and news. We may not always be a traditional know them in a new way, to render them That’s how we should approach the world newspaper but we will always be communicators of Catholic “a little more tangible,” said Honor Harger, around us, observing and appreciating “stuff .” Stuff that young millennials still need. a New Zealand sound artist who spoke — neighbors, grandparents, colleagues, So we here at The Observer will keep plugging along so you about this fi eld of study on a TED stage. cashiers — and listening at all the keyholes. too can “know about stuff ” ... good Catholic stuff .

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Deaths Parish offices may forward death and wedding information using forms at http://observer.rockforddiocese.org/contact-us. You AURORA—St. Peter: James Si- may also request death and wedding postcards by calling 815/399- kich, 100, Sept. 30; 4300, ext. 383. We encourage you to send the information as soon as BATAVIA—Holy Cross: Mari- you receive it. Thank you. lyn J. Lammers, 92, Sept. 19; Fran- ces D. Favero, 96, Sept. 14; Judith In the Diocese of Rockford, Sister Gwen Zumwalt and Eric Szczesn- A. Wollenberg, 73, Sept. 14; Mary Juliana taught at St. Thomas Aqui- iak, Sept. 17; T. Harris, 86, Sept. 19; Johanna nas in Freeport, 1962-1963, and SPRING GROVE—St. Peter: Rozen, 81, Oct. 2; ministered as physical therapist at Pamela Kattner and Dana Gill, FREEPORT—St. Thomas St. Mary School in East Dubuque, Oct. 1; Emily Milczewski and An- Aquinas: Lori Carr, 56, Oct. 5; 1971-1974. thony Lenzie, Oct. 7. GENEVA—St. Peter: Margaret She was preceded in death by “Marge” Masters, 91, Oct. 1; Ger- her parents; five sisters, Maybelle Stewardship Moment maine D. Muhs, 101, Oct. 7; Stauffacher, Eva Cunningham, We Muriel Amenda, Florence Amen- The challenge of sharing: MAYTOWN—St. Patrick: Hel- have abundance in our lives. We da, and Ethel Coffey; and six en Ann Becker, 79, Oct. 1; have gifts of homes, talents, fami- brothers, Clyde Amenda, Henry MCHENRY—Church of Holy lies and resources, and we have Amenda, John Amenda, Walter Apostles: Marlene Malo, 80, Aug. the joy of sharing a portion to Amenda, Joseph “Mac” Amenda, 10; Terrence Coughlin, 60, Aug. strengthen the ministry of Christ. and Sylvan Amenda. 11; Peter Schopen, Sr., 69, Aug. As we have means, we are able to She is survived by nieces, neph- 12; Kenneth Pedersen, 76, Aug. share with others. ews and her Dominican Sisters 14; Alyce Joyce Shay, 79, Aug. 22; with whom she shared life for 62 Courtesy of Parish Publications Leonard “LJ” Marak, 40, Aug. 23; years. “Stewardship” newsletter Jacob Fisher, 23, Aug. 30; Kath- The funeral Mass was held in the ryn “Katie” Fisher, 34, Sept. 5; Mass Meditation Therese M. Lyons, 87, Sept. 8; Gathering Place chapel at Sinsina- wa Oct. 14, 2016, followed by buri- SOMONAUK—St. John the al in the Motherhouse Cemetery. Sunday, Oct. 23 (30th Ordinary): Baptist: Muriel Maley, 89, Oct. 3. In the Gospel Sunday, both the first Weddings reading and Sunday’s psalm say Sister Juliana Amenda, OP clearly that the Lord hears the cry SINSINAWA, Wis.—Sister Ju- AURORA—Holy Angels: Grace of the poor. Have I been given the liana Amenda, OP, died Oct. 10, Ann Rickert and James Romanek, gifts — of time or money or abili- 2016, at St. Dominic Villa. Jr., Sept. 24; ties — to be the means by which Sister Juliana was born Sept. 30, DURAND—St. Mary: Rachael God answers their need? 1922, in Darlington, Wis., the Lynne Gitz and Nicholas Otto daughter of Henry and Julia (Mc- Courtesy of Sharon Hueckel Schwab, Oct. 1; Manus) Amenda. Sister Juliana made her first reli- ST. CHARLES—St. Patrick: Life Moment gious profession as a Sinsinawa Josephina Marella and Matthew Pray: For all who have never Dominican Aug. 5, 1954, and her Pilolli, Aug. 20; Ines Robles and heard the Gospel, that thanks to final profession Aug. 5, 1957. She Francisco Arce, Aug. 20; Tasha the work of preachers and the wit- If you or someone you know taught for 10 years and ministered Magpayo and Derek Sundstrom, ness of each of us, all people may has been the victim of sexual as a physical therapist for 35 years. Aug. 26; Lauren Andriesen and abuse by an employee or mem- hear and believe the Good News. Sister Juliana served in Illinois, Scott Pausteck, Aug. 27; Helen ber of the clergy of the Rockford Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa. Allen and Derek Hacker, Sept. 17; Courtesy of www.priestsforlife.org Diocese, report the matter to Newspapers • Catalogs • Mail Service law enforcement in the county Business Cards • Magazines • Brochures in which the conduct occurred 815-758-5484 and then please call the hot-line The Observer accepts paid engagement, wedding, anniversary and other congratulatory notices from members of 121 Industrial Drive • DeKalb, IL 60115 number: 815/293-7540. parishes in the Diocese of Rockford. Notices will be edited for style. Parishioners may call 815/399-4300 for information. Nation/World The Observer | FRIDAY OCTOBER 21, 2016 | 19 Conference Focuses on Fostering Church News in Brief Pope sends emergency funding Leadership Roles for Laywomen to hurricane victims in Haiti FERDINAND, Ind. (CNS)— reservation of priesthood to VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Pope Francis sent aid money to hur- When Pope Francis called for men “can be especially divi- ricane-stricken Haiti. An initial donation of $100,000 was sent “a more incisive female pres- sive if sacramental power is too through the Pontifical Council Cor Unum to be distributed ence” in the church in his 2013 closely identified with power through the hardest-hit dioceses to assist flood victims, the apostolic exhortation, “The Joy in general. It must be remem- council said in a communique Oct. 14. The papal contribution is of the Gospel,” women in the bered that when we speak of part of the church’s network of humanitarian aid, which includes church took notice. sacramental power, ‘we are in help from different bishops’ conferences and numerous Catholic And a handful of women the realm of function, not that charities, it said. in southern Indiana took ac- of dignity or holiness.’” tion. They began organizing a Conference keynote speak- Famed French geneticist’s foundation conference focused on female (CNS photo/Marnie McAllister, The Record) ers included Kathleen Sprows to receive Evangelium Vitae Medal leadership in the church and Jonna O’Bryan (foreground) and Cummings, a historian at the NOTRE DAME, Ind. (CNS)—The University of Notre Dame’s Cen- brought it to fruition Oct. 7-9. Carrie Williamson of St. Patrick University of Notre Dame, Car- About 250 women and a ter for Ethics and Culture will award the 2017 Notre Dame Evan- Church in Louisville, Ky., sing olyn Woo, the outgoing presi- handful of men gathered for during the closing liturgy of the gelium Vitae Medal to a foundation begun by the late pro-life dent and CEO of Catholic Relief the “Women of the Church” “Women of the Church” confer- French geneticist Jerome Lejeune. Lejeune, Services, which is the interna- conference at Monastery Im- ence in Ferdinand, Ind. who died in 1994, was internationally known tional relief and development maculate Conception Church for his staunch support of pro-life causes. The in Ferdinand. The event was fourth chapter notes that lay agency of the U.S. Conference Catholic physician and researcher was one sponsored by the Benedictine faithful “are in their own way of Catholic Bishops, and Sis- of the three discoverers of the extra chromo- Sisters of Ferdinand and St. made sharers in the priestly, ter Mary Catherine Hilkert, a some that causes Down syndrome. In 1989, Meinrad Seminary and School prophetical, and kingly func- Dominican Sister of Peace and he established the Jerome Lejeune Founda- of Theology in St. Meinrad. tions of Christ; and they carry professor of theology at the Uni- tion to continue his work in research, advocacy The focus of the weekend out for their own part the mis- versity of Notre Dame. and health care for those with intellectual dis- steered clear of female ordina- sion of the whole Christian Bishop Charles C. Thompson abilities. Today, the foundation has branches in (CNS photo/KNA) Jerome Lejeune tion. Instead, the conference people in the church and in the of Evansville and Cardinal- Paris, Philadelphia, Madrid and Dubai, making buzzed with the notion that world.” designate Joseph W. Tobin of it the largest private funder of research into genetic therapies in leadership in the church flows Pope Francis also discussed Indianapolis answered a vari- the world. The Notre Dame Evangelium Vitae Medal is a lifetime from baptism, discussed in the this in “The Joy of the Gos- ety of questions related to the achievement award given “to heroes of the pro-life movement,” Second Vatican Council docu- pel” (“Evangelii Gaudium”), role of women in their dioceses the announcement said. ment, “Lumen Gentium.” Its in which he points out that the and in the wider church. Knights Receive NOVENAS Thanks to Sacred approach while He reposes near your Prayer to the Heart of Jesus heart. Press him in my name and kiss Blessed Virgin Mary ‘Path to Peace’ Award Thanks to St. Jude and the Sacred His fine head for me, and ask Him to O most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, Heart of Jesus for several prayers return the kiss when I draw my dying fruitful vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed answered. May the Sacred Heart of breath. St. Joseph, patron of departing Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate NEW YORK (CNS) — Pro- Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and souls, pray for us. Amen. Say for nine Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O tecting Christianity and reli- preserved throughout the world, now consecutive mornings for anything you Star of the Sea, help me and show me that you are my mother. O Holy Mother gious pluralism in the Middle and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray may desire. Published in gratitude. for us. Holy Mary, Mother of Jesus, pray W.L.L. of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I East and respecting the rights for us. Amen. Pray this prayer with faith, humbly beseech you from the bottom of relying on God’s will, as a novena, nine Powerful Prayer my heart to secure me in my necessity of all would open the path to times a day for nine days. This published to the Holy Spirit (make request). There are none that can peace in the region, Supreme in gratitude. Thank you St. Jude and Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, withstand your power. O Mary conceived Sacred Heart of Jesus.B.G. F.F. D.K.W. who lights all roads so that I can attain without sin pray for us who have recourse Knight Carl Anderson said at my goals, you who give me the divine to thee (3 times). I place this prayer in your a dinner in New York Oct. 12. Prayer to St. Joseph gift to forgive and forget all evil against hands (3 times). Amen. Say this prayer for O St. Joseph whose protection is so me, and that in all instances of my life 3 consecutive days. Novena is published He made the comments in great, so strong, so prompt before the you are with me, I want in this short in gratitude. W.L.L. accepting the Path to Peace Throne of God, I place in you all my inter- prayer to thank you for all things and to ests and desires. O St. Joseph do assist Award, sponsored by the Path confirm once again that I never want to To have a Novena printed: Send me by your powerful intercession and be separated from you even and in spite a $10 check for each Novena along to Peace Foundation. (CNS photo/Knights of Columbus) obtain for me from your Divine Son all of all material illusion. I wish to be with with the name of the Novena you Archbishop Bernardito Auza spiritual blessings through Jesus Christ, you in eternal glory. Thank you for your President of the foundation, Our Lord; So that having engaged here want and the initials you wish us to mercy toward me and mine. Amen. 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GALENA - FREEPORT - STERLING - ROCKFORD - DEKALB - CRYSTAL LAKE - ELGIN - AURORA 20 | FRIDAY OCTOBER 21, 2016 | The Observer Nation/World News in Brief The 2016 Poverello Medal goes to Aid to the Church in Need STEUBENVILLE, Ohio—The international Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has been awarded the 2016 Poverello Medal, the Franciscan University of Steubenville’s highest non- academic honor. In a ceremony at the school Oct. 11, ACNUSA Chairman George J. Marlin accepted the award on behalf of the organization, saying the award “truly honors the men and wom- en, the bishops, priests and religious who battle for their lives every day in countries like Syria and Iraq and wherever the faith is threatened.” The ponti cal foundation joins the company of dis- tinguished previous recipients of the Poverello Medal, including St. Teresa of Calcutta, Father Benedict Groeschel, CFR, and the Little Sisters of the Poor. Marlin stressed that, with the rise of ISIS, Christianity is “at risk of disappearing from the lands of its birth.” ACN has the urgent mission, he said, “to let the world know of the situation in the Middle East.” Besides providing the persecuted and su ering Church in the region with humanitarian and pas- toral support, the ACNUSA chairman said that the organization “has the calling of speaking up for those without a voice.” (CNS photos/Nancy Wiechec) Desert View Point o ers visitors views of the Colorado River on the south rim of Grand Canyon National Letter asks Obama, Congress to disavow Park in Arizona. bias claim in commission report WASHINGTON (CNS)—A letter to President Barack Obama and National Parks: 100 Years of Wonder, congressional leaders asks them to “renounce publicly” a con- tentious sentence in the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights’ report. The letter, dated Oct. 7 and released Oct. 12, was signed by 17 re- History, Culture, Spiritual Refuge ligious leaders, including two U.S. Catholic bishops. The sentence was written by commission chairman Martin Castro and was in- WASHINGTON (CNS)— tional park visitors. corporated into the 306-page report issued Sept. 8. The letter, re- From the dramatic vistas of the A majority of those attending leased in Washington by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Grand Canyon in Arizona to Mass at St. Mary’s are visitors said, “These questions have to do with issues critical to the com- the glistening waters of Cape of the Great Smoky Mountain mon good ... At the same time, we are one in demanding that no Cod in Massachusetts, national National Park, the most visited American citizen or institution be labeled by their government as parks have stood as places of of the national parks with an bigoted because of their religious views, and dismissed from the wonder, history and culture. estimated 10.7 million people John Muir, considered the fa- annually, said Carmelite Father political life of our nation for holding these views. And yet that is Jesuit Father Rick Malloy cel- ther of our national parks, pe- precisely what the Civil Rights Commission report does.” ebrates Mass for visitors at Old Antony Punnackal, pastor of titioned U.S. lawmakers to set Faithful Lodge in Yellowstone Na- the parish. aside such places for preserva- tional Park in Wyoming Aug. 7. Ed Willis of Delaware, Ohio, tion, play and prayer. said his trip through the Great “Everybody needs beauty more than 84 million acres in Smoky Mountain National as well as bread, places to the U.S. and its territories are Park off ered him a spiritual Create a play in and pray in, where na- managed by the National Park experience while witnessing ture may heal and cheer and Service. Each year, more than “the creation of God,” a vi- secure future give strength to body and soul 300 million people venture into sion that stayed with him as he alike,” wrote the 19th-century the parks for recreation, relax- worshipped at St. Mary’s after while naturalist and philosopher in ation and renewal. leaving the park for the day. his book “Yosemite.” To meet the needs of Catho- “Having this park and church building up During the 100th year of the lic visitors, Catholic clergy and within reach has deepened my National Park Service, Catholic laypeople lead weekend liturgi- relationship with God,” he told the Church News Service traveled to a few of cal services inside some of the CNS after attending a Saturday the nation’s most popular parks largest parks — Yellowstone, evening Mass in August. and discovered sites of spiritual Yosemite, Grand Teton, Grand In the mix of national his- refuge beside some of America’s Canyon, Zion and Glacier — torical parks and monuments, most beautiful landscapes. during the busy summer season. are those that tell the stories of Though the U.S. govern- Two Catholic chapels, Sacred some prominent Catholics in- mental agencies operate within Heart in Grand Teton and El cluding saints. the guidelines of separation of Cristo Rey at the south rim of The National Park Service Fr. Fredy Angel church and state, there are sa- the Grand Canyon, not only of- also manages the National Reg- 2015-2016 Lumen Christi Award Recipient cred symbols in many of the fer Mass but are open daily for ister of Historic Places, which national parks, mainly because visits and prayer. includes more than 400 Catho- the Catholic Church and other Parishes in park gateway lic churches. Among them are A Catholic Extension Age APR* religious institutions are a part communities, such as St. the California missions estab- Charitable Gift Annuity 60-64 4.4 - 4.6% of the nation’s story. Mary’s in Gatlinburg, Tennes- lished by Spanish Franciscan Archbishop Paul D. Etienne, see, also cater to throngs of na- missionary St. Junipero Serra. offers you: 65-69 4.7 - 5.0% an angler and outdoorsman, 70-74 5.1 - 5.7% Fixed annuity payments said he understands people’s 75-79 5.8 - 6.6% longing for nature. Newly for life named to head the Archdiocese 80-84 6.8 - 7.6% Immediate and future of Anchorage, Alaska, he has 85-89 7.8 - 8.7% tax benefits for the last seven years over- 90+ 9% seen the Diocese of Cheyenne, A payment schedule *Annual Payout Rate Wyoming, which includes Yel- tailored to meet your needs lowstone and Grand Teton Na- tional Parks. He called national parks a “true treasure of this nation” and nature “God’s fi rst book.” “To set aside the natural beauty of this country is very For a personalized proposal, contact Betty Assell at important,” he said. “It helps 800-842-7804 or [email protected] us to understand the nature of A crowd of mostly visitors attends Sunday evening Mass at the log Visit www.catholicextension.org/annuities humanity.” Chapel of the Sacred Heart in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming Today, 412 parks covering Aug. 7.