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Volume 79 | No. 1 http://observer.rockforddiocese.org FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22, 2013 Spanish Day of Prayer First Celebration To Mark the End of the Year of Faith BY SHARON BOEHLEFELD Features Editor ELGIN—More than 2,000 people gathered at Elgin Com- munity College, Nov. 16, to CLOSING spend a day in prayer and re- fl ection to mark the end of the MASS Year of Faith. Bishop David J. Malloy of- with Bishop fered Mass, which was concel- David J. Malloy ebrated by several priests who Sunday, Nov. 24 are part of the diocese’s His- 11 a.m. panic ministry. In his homily, the bishop Cathedral of St. Peter encouraged everyone that one 1243 Church St. reason we celebrated the Year Rockford of Faith was to rejuvenate our faith and to remind ourselves Offi cial Appointments of the enthusiasm for it that fol- The Rev. Msgr. Joseph B. lowed the close of the Second Linster, V.F., — Pastor of St. Vatican Council in the 1960s. Patrick Parish, St. Charles, to re- At the end of the Mass,

tire with the permission of Bish- Msgr. Arquimedes Vallejo, (Observer photo by Margarita Mendoza) op David J. Malloy, effective Nov. Episcopal Vicar for Hispanic 25, 2013. The Day of Prayer to close the Year of Faith for Spanish-speakers in the Rockford Diocese began with a reci- The Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Continued on page 5 tation of the rosary as people gathered at Elgin Community College, Nov. 16. Tierney — to be Parochial Ad- ministrator of St. Patrick Parish, St. Charles, effective Nov. 25, FTC Stops Online Illinois Tornado Victims Lose 2013. Given at the Chancery, Nov. 13, 2013. ‘Yellow Pages’ Scam Everything But Faith, Charity BY TOM DERMODY just arriving. Inside BY PENNY WIEGERT The FTC seeks to perma- Editor, The Catholic Post “At one point I looked up and Editor nently stop the illegal practices saw the funnel cloud and tor- and make the defendants return WASHINGTON—As Father nado to the west of us,” said The Rockford Diocese re- victims’ money — the scheme Stephen Willard was prepar- Father Willard. ceived a press release from the has generated more than 13,000 ing to celebrate 11 a.m. Sun- The power went out, the Federal Trade Commission just complaints from consumers.” day Mass at a fi lled St. Patrick storm passed, and Father Wil- before press time on Nov. 19, Ellen Lynch, general counsel Church here on Nov. 17, the lard offered a “quick Mass” which stated that “at the Fed- for the diocese, had fi led com- most powerful tornado to hit that included prayers for any- eral Trade Commission’s re- plaints on behalf of 14 parishes Illinois since 1885 was taking one who might be affected. Celebrate Advent with quest, a federal judge has tem- and administrative offi ces that aim at neighborhoods on the Text messages received by Worth the Wait porarily halted, and frozen the were targeted in what is being pgs. 8-9 western edge of this commu- parishioners throughout the assets of a Montreal operation called a “yellow pages direc- nity of 15,000. church were the fi rst indication that bilked more than $14 mil- tory” scam. With sirens blaring, worship- that homes had been damaged, Quick News lion from small businesses and More than a year ago, Lynch pers were instructed to go to but the scope of the tragedy churches in the United States said she began receiving com- the middle of the church. Fa- was realized only when Mass- DAC to be Closed for unwanted listings in online plaints from parishes that were ther Willard went outside to goers began trying to make The Diocesan Administration business directories. Continued on page 10 hurry inside people who were Continued on page 11 Center in Rockford will be closed Nov. 28 and 29 for the Men’s Conference Thanksgiving holiday. It will reopen Dec. 2. Draws Hundreds No Observer Nov. 29 Speakers, including Mass celebrant Bishop David J. Malloy There will be no issue of The of Rockford, and guest speaker, Observer Nov. 29. The next Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki (below) issue will be Dec. 6. of Springfi eld, encouraged men to “put into the deep” to live out This Issue their Catholic faith at the 19th Bishop Malloy ...... 2 annual Great Lakes Catholic Men’s Headliners ...... 3 Conference in DeKalb, Nov. 16. Diocesan ...... 4-5 pg. 4 Around the Diocese ...... 6 Worth the Wait ...... 7-8 The Junior Observer ...... 9 Nation/World ...... 10-11 Faith Forum ...... 12 Viewpoints ...... 13 For the Record ...... 14 Media/Arts ...... 15 (Observer photos by Ron Bergman) 2 FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22, 2013 | The Observer

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The Observer (ISSN 0029- Lifetime of Faith for Each of Us 7739), is published weekly, except five times a year by the Diocese of Rockford, by Bishop David J. Malloy 555 Colman Center Dr., P.O. Box 7044, Rockford, IL 61125 his Sunday marks the use of this occasion. As I have So many of us were moved by faith has been strengthened in Phone: 815/399-4300; Fax conclusion of the Year gone around the diocese I have the images of Benedict’s slow, the last year? Did I study either 815/399-6225. of Faith. encountered everything from almost agonized, walk to the the Second Vatican Council or Periodical postage paid at As we will recall, signs and bulletin announce- car as he left the Vatican for the elements of Catholic faith that I Rockford, Ill., and additional mail offices. 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Associate Publisher: Nov. 10 The Pope Msgr. Eric Barr It pleases him to say it, and This Gospel sets before us on ... Life after this is the covenant. This is Editor: Penny Wiegert why Jesus states: “God is not Jesus grappling with the Sad- News Editor: Amanda Hudson ducees, who deny that there Death the God of the dead, but of is a resurrection. They pose a the living; for all live to Him.” Features and Multimedia Editor: Sharon Boehlefeld question to Jesus on this very (Lk 20:38) matter, in order to trip him up And this is the decisive bond, Circulation/Proofreading: and ridicule faith in the resur- Susan Sabrowski, Keith the fundamental covenant, Ludolph, Ronald Bergman rection of the dead. the covenant with Jesus: He They begin with an imaginary himself is the covenant, he Accounting: Jill Bonk case: “A woman had seven himself is the life and the res- Client Services: Ronald urrection, for by his crucified Bergman husbands, who died one after (CNS photo/Alessandro Bianchi, Reuters) the other,” and they ask Jesus: love he has triumphed over they will live in a different state, Moses and the burning bush Production and Web “Whose wife will the woman death. which now we can neither (see Ex 3:1-6), where God Administrator: Gary Haughton be after her death?” experience nor imagine. This is reveals Himself as the God of In Jesus, God gives us eternal Contributing Writers: Bishop Jesus, ever meek and pa- the way Jesus explains it. Abraham, and of Isaac and of life, he gives it to everyone, Emeritus Thomas G. Doran, tient, first replies that life after Jacob. The name of God is and thanks to Him everyone Father John Slampak, Msgr. But then Jesus, as it were, death does not have the same bound to the names of men has the hope of a life even Aaron Brodeski, Father Kenneth Wasilewski, Keith Ludolph, parameters as earthly life. moves to the counterattack. and women to whom He binds truer than this one. And he does so by citing Lynne Conner, George Weigel, Eternal life is another life, in Himself, and this bond is stron- The life that God prepares Father Ronald Rolheiser, Tony the sacred Scripture with a another dimension where, ger than death. for us is not a mere embel- Carton, Thomas Craughwell, simplicity and originality which Pat Szpekowski, Magarita among other things, there will And we can also say this lishment of the present one: leaves us full of admiration for Mendoza be no marriage, which is tied about God’s relationship with it surpasses our imagination, our teacher, the only teacher! to our existence in this world. us, with each one of us: He for God continually amazes Publication Dates: Weekly Those who rise — Jesus says Jesus finds proof for the is our God! He is the God of us with His love and with His except that in 2013 there will be no issues on March 29, May — will be like the angels and resurrection in the account of each one of us! As though He mercy. 31, Aug. 30, Nov. 29 and Dec. 27. Bishop Malloy’s ROCKFORD — Dec. 1, 7:30 ROCKFORD — Dec. 7, Baptist Church News Deadlines: Usually, 10 days before publication date. Public Schedule a.m., Sunday Mass, Cathedral 9 a.m., Diocesan Pastoral CRYSTAL LAKE — Dec. of St. Peter Council Meeting, Diocesan 8, 5:30 p.m., Mass and Ad Deadlines: Usually, 10 ROCKFORD — Nov. 24, Administration Center ROCKFORD — Dec. 1, dedication of Holy Hearts days before publication date. 11 a.m., Year of Faith Closing 1 p.m., Confirmation for — Dec. 7, 5:30 Adoration Chapel, St. Thomas Official information on the poli- Mass, Cathedral of St. Peter GALENA the Cathedral of St. Peter, p.m., Mass in Celebration of the Apostle Church cies, activities, and positions ROCKFORD — Nov. 25, of the Diocese of Rockford is Rockford; St. Peter Parish, the 150th Anniversary of St. ROCKFORD — Dec. 9, released only in the pages of 10:05 a.m., Catholic Forum, South Beloit; and Church of Michael Church, at St. Michael 10:05 a.m., Catholic Forum, The Observer, or in state- WROK 1440AM the Holy Spirit, Roscoe, at the Church WROK 1440AM ments from the Diocesan Office of Communications and MENOMINEE — Nov. 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Headliners Msgr. Linster to Retire Nov. 25 ST. CHARLES—Msgr. Jo- In June, 1979, he became pas- seph B. Linster, VF, pastor of tor of St. Thomas More Parish St. Patrick Parish in St. Charles, in Elgin where he served until will retire on Nov. 25. 1991. That year he became pas- Born in Aurora, he attended tor of St. Margaret Mary Parish St. Joseph School there, then in Algonquin, where he served went to Marmion Military until becoming pastor of St. Academy from 1957-1959, and Patrick Parish in St. Charles Holy Cross Seminary in La- in 1993. Under his leadership, Crosse, Wis., from 1959-1961. the parish recently built a new He continued at Holy Cross school, rectory and parish of- Seminary from 1961-1965, fices at the Crane Road church receiving a B.A. in philoso- campus; preschool and extend- phy. He completed his studies Msgr. Linster ed care and Hispanic minis- for the priesthood at St. Mary in Dixon and he taught at New- try continue at the downtown Seminary in Baltimore, Md., church campus. man Central Catholic High graduating in 1969. He was invested with the He was ordained to the School in Sterling. In 1974, he rank of Chaplain to the Holy priesthood by Bishop Arthur J. began service as a parochial Father with the title of monsi- O’Neill on May 10, 1969. His vicar at St. Bernadette Parish in gnor on March 1, 2003. He also first assignment was as a paro- Rockford and taught at Boylan has served as dean of the Elgin (Photo provided) chial vicar at St. Patrick Parish Central Catholic High School. Deanery. Memorial Dedicated On Nov. 9, Bishop David J. Malloy blessed a memorial statue at St. Boston Cardinal: Catholics Must Make Mission a Priority Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Crystal Lake. The parish Columbian MEXICO CITY (CNS)— gelization (that) responds Mission has not always been Squires Circle — a young men’s organization sponsored by the The United States is experi- to the questions of today,” a priority associated with Knights of Columbus — raised the money to erect the memorial encing a “transition from a said Boston Cardinal Sean P. Catholics, unlike evangelicals, to the unborn. strong cultural Catholicism to O’Malley at a conference held Cardinal O’Malley said. an intentional Catholicism,” at the Basilica of Our Lady of “This is something that we Father Francis Lawlor Dies and that requires “a new evan- Guadalupe, here. have to change,” he said. CHICAGO—Father Francis X. Lawlor, OSA, 95, died Nov. 5, 2013. Don’t Do This A native of Bronx, N.Y., he was the son of the late Martin T. With Your Will and Margaret Lawlor. He professed vows in the Au- Your will is one of the most gustinian Order in 1938 and important documents you will was ordained a priest in 1945. He was a teacher at St. Rita ever sign. There are some High School in Chicago (1946- things to avoid so that it is 68), moderator of Chicago Inter done correctly. Here are four Student Catholic Action (1950- of the critical “don’ts”: 68), a delegate to the 1968 Illi- nois Constitutional Convention, Father Lawlor and a Chicago alderman for the 1. Don’t put it off until later. — The worst thing you can do in 15th Ward (1971-75). ciscan Village, Lemont, in 2010. creating a will is to keep waiting for a more convenient time. For In the Diocese of Rockford, His funeral was Saturday, your sake, and the sake of your loved ones, do your will now. he was director of pro-life Nov. 9, at St. Rita High School (1976-84). He was also direc- Shrine Chapel, 7740 S. Western tor of Moral Decency in Media Ave., Chicago. Visitation was 2. Don’t do it by yourself. — Nothing can replace the benefits (1984-92), and a fervent crusad- from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., followed of a face-to-face meeting with a good estate-planning attorney er against pornography. by Mass at 10 a.m. Burial was who asks the right questions and who knows how to draft a will Semi-retired in St. Louis, Mo. in an Augustinian plot at Holy (1994-2005), he moved to Fran- Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip. that meets the specific requirements of your state of residence. Seek out a qualified attorney and have your estate plans done Roscoe’s Deacon Calgaro Dies correctly. ROSCOE—Deacon Peter parish’s ad- Calgaro, Jr., 71, died on Nov. 8 ministrator Your will needs to be considered after a battle with cancer. since 2003. 3. Don’t rely on it exclusively. — He was born Aug. 3, 1942, the He was a along with other transfer documents, such as life insurance only child of Peter Calgaro, Sr. member of policies, joint-ownership accounts and retirement accounts. and Nancy (Sturdevant) Calgaro the Knights Other estate-planning documents might include: power of of Rockford. He joined the Navy of Colum- attorney; appropriate health care provisions; and a living will. in 1959 and met his wife of 50 bus Coun- years, Annmarie Nolte, when cil 8021 Deacon Calgaro he was stationed in Japan. They and was a 4. Don’t put it away and forget about it. — Things change. were married in Colorado in fourth-degree member of the 1963, and returned to the Rock- Bishop Peter J. Muldoon As- Children grow up. New laws are passed affecting estate planning. ford area to raise their children. sembly 190. New developments occur regarding health issues and financial Calgaro worked at the Bel- He is survived by his wife; resources. It’s a good idea to get out your will every year and videre Chrysler plant and then his father; his children, Peter review it. Make sure it does what you want. became a Boone County Sher- (Aine Sullivan) Calgaro III, Pa- iff’s deputy. He became the su- tricia (Reed) Martin, Christine perintendent of the Winnebago (Eric) May, Francois (Matthew) For further information about wills and information County Juvenile Detention Kelso, and Theresa (Michael) on how you can remember your parish by naming it as facility until his retirement in O’Grady; and 11 grandchildren. 1997. He was preceded in death by a beneficiary, request ourfree Will Information Kit. In 1992, he was ordained to his mother. Call The Catholic Foundation at 815-399-4300. the permanent diaconate, serv- His funeral Mass was held Information is also available on our website at ing as a deacon at Church of the Nov. 13 at St. Peter Church in www.FoundationRockford.org, click on Planned Gifts. 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Diocesan Catholic Men Challenged to ‘Put Out Into the Deep’ DEKALB—The Great Lakes here, Nov. 16, is the second- Catholic Men’s Conference, longest-running Catholic men’s which just marked its 19th year, conference in the nation. (Observer photos by Ron Bergman) This year’s attendance at Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford processes in for Mass, Nov. 16, for the 19th annual Great Lakes Catholic Men’s Conference at Northern Illinois University. Northern Illinois University’s Holmes Student Center was nearly a 30 percent increase ebrant, Bishop David J. Malloy over last year’s. of Rockford, shared a common Men were again challenged to theme that be not only fully Catholic, but there is more also Catholic men whose eyes to true hap- are clearly focused upon what piness in life is truly important, God, wives, than what we family and spreading the Gos- are promised pel message. by the world around us. The featured speakers, Bish- W a y n e op Thomas J. Paprocki of the Messmer was Springfield Diocese; Jim Towey, Father Max Striedl begins a proces- the emcee. president of Ave Maria Univer- sion with the Blessed Sacrament as G r o d i ’ s Roger Steimel, Mike Blaser and Mike Shane his brother, Mitch Striedl, precedes sity; EWTN’s Marcus Grodi, presentation him with lighted candles. and Relevant Radio’s Drew Messmer included re- The conference began with Mike Shane has attended. He Mariani, along with Mass cel- flecting on the words “Salva- Adoration of the Blessed Sac- was active in NIU’s Newman tion is nearer than you think,” rament and ended with Mass Center while attending school paraphras- concelebrated by Bishop Mal- at NIU. ing from St. loy and other priests, assisted by The two men shared experi- Paul’s words numerous deacons. ences and reflections about the found in Ro- The sacrament of confession speakers’ comments with Roger mans 13:11. was offered all day long, with Steimel, a parishioner at St. We will be the lines of men sometimes ex- Mary Parish in DeKalb, during asked, Grodi tending into the conference ex- the lunch break as they await- explained, hibitor display area. “Did we love? Mike Blaser, of St. Mary ed the start of the afternoon’s ... How did we Parish in Sycamore, attended speakers and activities. treat others? the first Men’s Conference at Nearly 700 men pre-regis- Express Air Coach ... What did Boylan Central Catholic High tered for the conference. Early we do with School in Rockford, 19 years reports were of an additional the resources ago. This year he came back for 50-60 “walk-ins” who regis- Let us be your designated Mariani God has giv- the first time with a group from tered at the door the morning of driver for your next group FREE en us?” his parish who began the day the conference. day trip or special event! TM Towey, who spent consider- with a bible study then met up — Ron Bergman able time with Mother Teresa with other men from St. Mary Ride-in-Style in spacious coaches &TV/DVD during her last 12 years, recalled and Christ the Teacher parishes • 56 Passenger Deluxe Motor Coach her words that if you love until it in DeKalb to attend the confer- hurts, there can be no more hurt, ence. • 29 Passenger Mini-Coach only more love. This was the fifth conference • 11 Passenger ExecutiveVan

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Diocesan Spanish Day of Prayer First Celebration To Mark the End of the Year of Faith From page 1 Ministry, also spoke, reiterat- ing the bishop’s remarks about the importance of the tradi- tional family and of religious liberty. He also enouraged everyone not to allow politicians to sway Members of the Children’s Choir from St. Nicholas Church in Aurora them from what God has taught sing before the Mass. us is right. After a music-filled break for lunch, Father William Valle- jo, parochial administrator of St. Edward Parish, Rockford, talked about the importance of the sacraments as a means of receiving God’s grace and of the Church as the source of the (Observer photos by Margarita Mendoza, Sharon Boehlefeld and Penny Wiegert) sacraments. Children color in a quiet corner of the Elgin Community College Build- Msgr. Arquimedes Vallejo ing J lobby while their parents listen to afternoon speakers. then asked representatives from several of the parishes to join him on the stage, which had served as the altar for Mass. He asked them to watch him perform a pantomime, then asked each of them to repeat his motions. When they were done, he Msgr. Arquimedes Vallejo (left) quizzes participants about what they asked them to explain what the believed a pantomime he performed meant. actions meant. One by one, they came to the microphone and offered inspirational messages about A statue of the Virgin Mary, surrounded by flowers, stands before the their actions, about following Year of Faith sign at a corner of the altar. Christ and finding time for him in their lives. When they finished, Msgr. Vallejo lightened the atmo- sphere by explaining the mo- tions as mishaps that befell him on his way to the gathering that day. But he also reminded them about the importance of the Year of Faith as a means to acquaint themselves with the documents of Vatican II, with the word of God in the Bible and the beliefs of the faith in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Become a Catholic Order of Foresters The day of prayer ended with Bishop David J. Malloy (center) poses with parishioners from St. Mary (COF) field representative and, Adoration of the Blessed Sacra- Church in Freeport after Mass. Several groups joined him behind the ment. altar for souvenir photos. • Be a leader in your Catholic community Throughout the day, choirs from churches throughout the After the Mass, Bishop Mal- of the room where groups gath- • Strive for personal and professional growth loy was detoured from the re- ered with him for photos to diocese performed music and • Work for yourself but not by yourself sang hymns. cessional to return to the front commemorate the day. • Receive customized training Experience not required.

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Around the Diocese Boylan Going on Now Nov. 23 AURORA Miracles and Science: 7-9:30 p.m.; Golfers St. Rita of Cascia Parish, 770 W. Old Indian Trail Road. Year of Faith event. Free; donations accepted. Info: Mary George, 630/892-6089; Win State [email protected]. Not only did the Boylan Central Catholic High School golf squad ROCKFORD 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; take the team championship in Charity market VI: St. Rita Parish, 6254 Valley Knoll Dr. 2A competition this fall, but team Crafters, vendors and authors will all member Danny Gorman won the donate a portion of their proceeds to individual state championship. a charity of their choice.Gift bags for Winners and their coaches are early birds. (back, from left) coach Matt Marinaro, Max Marsili (junior), Save the Date Max Alexander (junior), Mike Schmid (senior), Adam Eckburg Dec. 10 (junior), coaches Tom Herrmann, FREEPORT and Jon Canova, (front) Kyle Mass to remember: 9:15 a.m.; Presence St. Joseph Center, Sacred Slattery (junior) and Danny Heart Chapel, 659 E. Jefferson St. Gorman (senior). Names of those honored on the (Photo provided) Love Light Angel Tree will be read. Info: 815/232-3804. What’s UP Dec. 11 BATAVIA Cost: $4, 12 and older. Info: www. clothing for 3- to 6-month olds. buffet, 7:30-11:30 a.m. Dec. 8. “Unfiltered”: 8:45 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wed Nov 27 marmion.org. Info: Rosie Sheridan, 815/978- Holy Cross Parish, 2300 Main St. 4779, [email protected]; ROCKFORD Final two presentations for adults. Deadline for Dec. 6 What’s Up ROCKFORD Linda Stoinski, 815/975-0601. Bake sale: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (also 9 Topic: “Equipping Parents for an (for events Dec. 9-15) 68th “Messiah”: 7 p.m. Nov. 30, a.m. -1 p.m. Dec. 8); St. Stanislaus Ongoing Conversation about Online 3 p.m. Dec. 1; Trinity Lutheran Kostka Parish, 201 Buckbee St. Pornography.” Info: 630/879-4750. Church, 200 N. First St. Sponsor: Thu Nov 28 Fri Dec 6 Assorted homemade Christmas Dec. 13-14 Rockford Choral Union. Free; cookies and baked goods. Info: handicapped-accessible. ROCKFORD 815/963-3913. ROCKFORD Thanksgiving Divorce retreat: Bishop Lane Bake and book sale: 7 a.m.-2 Diocesan Administration Center Retreat Center, 7708 E. McGregor p.m.; Presence St. Anne Center closed Mon Dec 2 Road. Led by Father Jeremy lobby, 4405 Highcrest Road. Sun Dec 8 Trowbridge. Cost: $30. Info: Homemade goodies and books of 815/965-5011. ST. CHARLES all kinds. Info: 815/398-2411. AURORA Fri Nov 29 2-7:30 p.m.; St. Blood drive: Breakfast with Santa: 8 a.m.- Dec. 14 John Neumann Parish, 2900 E. Diocesan Administration Center noon; St. Joseph Parish, 722 High BATAVIA Main St. Appointments and walk- closed; no Observer. Sat Dec 7 St. Sponsor: Knights of Columbus Fiesta dinner: after 4:15 p.m. Mass; ins welcome. Sponsors: St. John Council 14795. Santa arrives at 9 Holy Cross Parish, 2300 Main St. FREEPORT Neumann and St. Patrick parishes. AURORA a.m. Cost: $5 per person; $20 per Celebration in honor of Our Lady of Tree lighting: 10 a.m.; Presence Pulled-pork sandwiches available 9 a.m.; Guadalupe. Dinner, cake, raffle and Scholarship exam: family. St. Joseph Center, 659 E. for donors; child care available. Marmion Academy, 1000 mariachi music. Cost: $10 adults; Jefferson St. Love Light Angel tree Info: 630/513-8998. Butterfield Road. Admission BATAVIA $5 children 3-11; $30 family. Ticket ornaments remember deceased sales begin Nov. 30. Info: 630/879- application must be on file before Crepes for a Cause: after all loved ones; donations benefit 4750. exam. Info: www.marmion.org; Masses; Holy Cross Parish, 2300 the center. Sponsor: Presence Wed Dec 4 630/897-6936, ext. 227. Main St. Proceeds for St. Vincent ROCKFORD St. Joseph-St. Vincent Auxiliary. Cookie walk: 1-4:30 p.m.; St. de Paul Society aid to local needy. (Mass to remember the loved ones Deadline for Dec. 13 What’s Up FREEPORT Anthony of Padua Parish, 1010 will be 9:15 a.m., Dec. 10.) Info: (for events Dec.16-22) 23rd Cookie Walk: 8-11 a.m.; St. Food donated by parishioner- Ferguson St. Homemade Italian 815/232-3804. Thomas Aquinas Parish, O’Neill owned restaurant, O’ Sole Mio. cookies, cakes and candies; Il Santo Thu Dec 5 Center, 1400 Kiwanis Dr. Sponsor: Info: 630/879-4750. gift shop open. Presence St. Joseph-St. Vincent ROCKFORD Sat Nov 30 Auxiliary. Proceeds benefit the Dec. 15 Open house: 9:30, 10:30 and ROCKFORD center. Homemade cookies, ST. CHARLES 8 a.m. Mass, 11:30 a.m. sessions; Boylan AURORA Blanket workshop: candy, breads and other holiday “Mary of Nazareth”: 4 p.m.; Arcada Central Catholic High School, 23rd Christmas craft show: 9 St. Bernadette Parish, 2400 Bell treats. Info: 815/232-3804. Theatre, 105 E. Main St. Sponsoring a.m.-4 p.m. (also 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Ave. Mass remembers deceased 4000 St. Francis Dr. For seventh- parishes: Holy Cross, Batavia; St. Dec. 2); Marmion Academy, 1000 diocesan bishops. Catholic ROCK FALLS and eighth-graders and their Gall, Elburn; St. John Neumann and Butterfield Road. Free parking both Women’s League workshop follows Christmas Extravaganza: 8 a.m.- families. Info: www.boylan.org. St. Patrick, St. Charles; St. Peter, Geneva. Cost: $8 per ticket at host days; free shuttle service Nov. 30. in community center. Brunch for 1 p.m. (also 8 a.m.-noon Dec. 8); parishes; $11 at www.oshows.com. No babysitting or strollers. More volunteers. Collection of new and St. Andrew School, 701 11th Ave. For more events, visit the calendar than 150 crafters and vendors. gently used baby layette items; Bazaar, cookie sale. Breakfast page at www.rockforddiocese.org. Elsewhere McHenry Deanery Rockford Deanery Through Nov. 30 Knights of St. Rita School, Rockford, SINSINAWA, WIS. Columbus Principal Patrick Quilt Show: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. daily; Council 11666 Flanagan dressed in a Sinsinawa Mound, County Road Z, off Wisconsin Rte. 11. “Souls Fed from St. Mary “minion” costume for with Needle and Thread” features Parish in Huntley the annual Fall Family quits with ties to a Mound sister spent Oct. 19 Fun Night. Students had or staff person. Info: Michelle Till, cleaning along previously “voted” with 608/748-4411, ext. 849, or www. Kreutzer Road canned goods which sinsinawa.org. as part of the costume he would Dec 7 Adopt-a-Highway wear. Their choices SINSINAWA, WIS. program were a bear, a chicken Grief retreat: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; semi-annual or a Minion from the Sinsinawa Mound, County Road cleanup. Among movie, “Despicable Z, off Wisconsin Rte. 11. To help volunteers were Me. “ Students raised the bereaved through the holidays. Grand Knight more than 10 boxes of Register by Nov. 30. Cost: $45 for Glenn Gawron food for St. Elizabeth one person or family; lunch included for one, $8 per person additional (right) and his Catholic Community lunches. Info: 608/748-4411; www. son, Michael. Center in Rockford. sinsinawa.org. (Photo provided) (Photo provided) The Observer | FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22, 2013 7

Worth the Wait

First Week of Advent — Dec. 1-7 ‘Let us walk in the light of the Lord!’ — Isaiah 2:5 We Need to Prepare Ourselves to be the Best Gift By father Keith Romke important! of what we can do to make our Vocations Director We need to ask ourselves: Do heart a more acceptable offer- I have a list of what I need to do ing. his is the time of in order to prepare myself to be In the busy-ness of our lives year when most of us a gift for God? (and of the Christmas shopping have either started This season of Advent which season!) it can be very easy to shopping or at least we are about to begin is a time lose track of what may be pres- Tstarted thinking about ideas for for us to truly prepare ourselves ent in our hearts. Do we fill our what we might like to give our for the coming of Christ. lives with distractions? Do we family and friends for Christ- In the end it doesn’t matter value our times of prayer (if mas. if we have all of our presents we even take them in the first (CNS photo/Lisa Johnston, St. Louis Review) Having our shopping list is, ready for when our guests ar- place!)? Do we seek ways to A wreath of candles celebrating of course, important because rive if we aren’t prepared to deepen our relationship with the season of Advent is displayed we need to make sure that we give Jesus the one gift that he God? in a Missouri home. Advent, a sea- are fully prepared and that we has asked for upon his arrival! Take some time to make up son of joyful expectation before don’t leave anyone out as our The only thing that Jesus your list and in the end I assure Christmas, begins Dec. 1 this year. celebrations approach. wants is for our hearts to be our hearts to be a gift that Jesus you that you will have a gift At the same time though, open to receive his love! will delight in is to take time that you’ll be proud to give to Bless Your there is a list that is much more Now, the best way to prepare to sit down and to make a list Our Lord! Praying through Advent Give Education for Christmas In the spirit of gratitude this year, Prince since 1881. Family’s Focusing on our prayer through Advent consider giving a gift that doesn’t in- helps us better prepare ourselves to, as Fa- Growing up in a country with less ther Romke says, be the best gift we can be volve getting trampled in the electron- than 50 percent literacy, few understand Advent for Jesus. ics aisle. the importance of an Here is a prayer suggestion for this week The gift of an edu- education better than of Advent: cation is a meaning- LCS students and Wreath Ponder Jesus’ Family Tree ful gift, especially graduates. Jesus’ ancestors are a feisty group, be- for the children of All make the sign of the cross as Johny Azor, Jean ginning with the great trust of Abraham and Haiti at Louverture Syriaque, Maxo the leader says: Cleary School. Sarah’s incredulous laughter, and winding up (Photo provided Brevil and Marjorie Some LCS stu- Our help is in the name of the with the faithful and good Joseph and Mary. Fr. Carl Jean (LCS ’02) celebrates Mombrun are just Lord. dents and graduates Mass on the Solemnity of All Saints Read through some of Jesus’ ancestors’ sto- four of many exam- All respond (R/.): Who made ries in the Old Testament. Ponder how they are already trying to at Louverture Cleary School in Haiti. ples of LCS alumni heaven and earth. demonstrated holiness, think about their improve their own challenges in life, and ask them to pray for lives and those of others. who live out the LCS motto, “What Then the Scripture, Isaiah 9: (lines you receive for free, you must give for 1-2 and 5-6) or Isaiah 63 (lines you as you face your own challenges this Junior François is working as a qual- holy season. ity control manager for St. François de free,” (Mt 10:8) through their service as 16-17 & 19) or Isaiah 64 (lines 2-7) teachers. is read: — from “When Prayers Go Blah — 100 Ideas” by Sales Hospital’s rebuilding project and Amanda Hudson is one of the highest ranking members Send donations to The Haitian Proj- Reader: The Word of the Lord. of the engineering team. This century- ect, Inc., Office of Community Devel- Find daily Mass readings for Advent in the monthly R/: Thanks be to God. and-a-half-old hospital has been serv- opment, P.O. Box 6891, Providence, RI prayer calendar on page 16 of this issue. With hands joined, the leader says: ing the poor of downtown Port-au- 02940. Lord our God, we praise you for your Son, McGrath Advent Bible Series Set Dec. 8, 15 at Cathedral Jesus Christ: ROCKFORD—The Advent ership in the Bible. 1243 N. Church St., Rockford. the Rockford Deanery Council he is Emmanuel, the hope of Bible lecture series featuring The topic on Dec. 8 will be The two sessions will be an of Catholic Women and the Bi- the peoples, John McGrath, director of the “The Role of King and Prophet hour longer than usual and will ble Fellowship for Men. he is the wisdom that teaches diocesan Office of Education, in the Bible and in Our Life of include a 15 minute intermis- Cost is $10 for the series or and guides us, will meet the second and third Faith.” On Dec. 15, it will be sion. $5 for an individual lecture. he is the Savior of every Sundays of Advent this year “The Role of Priest in the Bible The schedule was adjusted Reservations are appreciated. nation. instead of the first three Sun- and in Our Life of Faith.” because confirmation will be Send checks payable to Lord God, days. Sessions will run from 1 to held on the first Sunday of Ad- RDCCW to Carol Cox, 12878 let your blessing come upon us The popular series, now in 3:30 p.m. in the Fellowship vent at the Cathedral this year. Vivian Ct., Rockton, IL 61072. as we light the candles of this its 14th year, will look at lead- Hall of St. Peter Cathedral, The series is co-sponsored by Info: 815/543-1178. wreath. May the wreath and its light be a sign of Christ’s promise Advent Events to bring us salvation. May he come quickly and not Dec 2 Dec 4 Dec. 5 Dec 8 delay. SUGAR GROVE GALENA ROCKFORD ROCKFORD We ask this through Christ our Advent reflection: 7 p.m.; St. Christmas concert: 7 p.m.; St. “Signs: The Gospel of John”: 7 Advent lecture: 1-3:30 p.m. (also Lord. Katharine Drexel Parish, 8s055 Michael Church, 227 S. Bench p.m.; Holy Family Parish, 4401 Dec. 15); Cathedral of St. Peter, 1243 N. Church St. Speaker: R/: Amen. Dugan Road. Speaker: musician St. Sponsor: United Churches Highcrest Road. One-man play John McGrath. Topic: Leadership The blessing may conclude with Paula Sentovich. Topic: The Way of of Galena. Performers: church, featuring Frank Runyeon (“Santa the Nativity: Ride with Mary to the Barbara,” “General Hospital”). in the Bible. Sponsor: Rockford a verse from “O Come, O Come, high school and area musicians. Bethlehem Stable.” Info: 630/466- Deanery Council of Catholic Emmanuel”: Free; donations benefit Galena 0303; www.stkatharinedrexel.org. Dec 6 Women and Bible Fellowship for O come, desire of nations, Food Pantry. Info: Carol Godwin, Men. Cost: $10 for series; $5 per bind in one the hearts of Dec 2-4 815/777-2108. CRYSTAL LAKE lecture. Info: 815/543-1178. humankind; Christmas concert: 7-9 p.m.; bid ev’ry sad division cease ELBURN Dec. 4 St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Elsewhere and be thyself our Prince of Parish Advent mission: 7 p.m.; 451 W. Terra Cotta Ave. WAY ROCKFORD CLINTON, IOWA peace. St. Gall Church, 120 W. Shannon (We Are Yours), a group of music Advent vespers: 6 p.m., Dec. 1, “Stories of Christmas”: 6 p.m.; Rejoice! Rejoice! St. Leader: Father Geoffrey ministers, will perform Advent 8, 15, 22; The Canticle chapel, 841 Emmanuel Wirth. Topics: Dec. 2, “What is Holy Family Parish, 4401 High- and Christmas songs and carols. 13th Ave. N. Celebrate with the shall come to thee, O Israel. Prayer?”; Dec. 3, “Why We Pray”; crest Road. One-man play featur- Free; donations accepted. Info: Sisters of St. Francis. Reflections Dec. 4, “How We Pray.” Info: ing Frank Runyeon (“Santa Bar- Julie Hermann, 815/455-5400; will focus on the “O Antiphons.” —From “Catholic Household 630/365-6030; www.stgall.com. bara,” “General Hospital”). saintthomascatholicchurch.org. Info: www.ClintonFranciscans.com. Blessings & Prayers” 8 FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22, 2013 | The Observer

Worth the Wait Kid’s Craft Personal Nativity Sets Quell Family Squabbles

By Lynne Conner this strife; I have found a craft the craft could be done ahead Observer Correspondent that should make both Conner by a parent or older child and kids happy and may help at then assembled as a group. With the Advent season upon your house, too. Since we had four children us, there is sure to be the an- With the help of Pinterest, an — our two, plus two of their nual argument in the Conner Internet site for sharing craft cousins — doing this craft, my household, once the ceramic ideas and recipes, we made daughter, Cara, and I prepped figures of Joseph, Mary and Holy Family figures. Now, our the mangers in advance. Jesus are unpacked. The argu- children and two of their cous- Prior to our craft time, I also ment over who gets to place the ins have their very own nativity cut felt pieces for the “clothes” Holy Family, wise men, ani- scene. out of the red, blue and white mals and angels ensues. Depending on the number of felt. In an attempt to short circuit children and their ages, parts of The rest of our project took little more than an hour. As for glue, we used a hot glue gun, but craft or white school glue can also be used in this project. The drying time is (Observer photos by Lynne Conner) An easy-to-make nativity set will keep all the children in your family longer with the cool glues and happy when it comes time to decorate the house for Christmas. the hold may not be as strong. When doing this project with can take over the assembly of Faces — Cut small piec- young children, a cool temp project pieces. es of yellow pipe cleaner glue gun is a great option to Baby Jesus — For Baby 8 and fashion into circles eliminate unexpected burns. Jesus, wrap a small rect- for halos. Glue halos onto the Here are the prep steps for angular piece of white heads of each figure. Use a per- 4 manent marker to make faces adults and older children to do. felt around the small peg body; excluding the head. Glue the and hair on each figure. Manger — For the man- felt to the peg, overlapping the ger, pinch a small grape- edges, and glue the seam. Cut 1 vine wreath into an oval. any excess felt from the bottom (I would suggest using gar- of the Baby Jesus figure. den gloves to eliminate poking branches.) Hot glue both ends Mary and Joseph — For of oval. Cut a double layer of Mary and Joseph, slip burlap ribbon and hot glue it to 5 the felt squares over two the oval wreath, wrapping some “adult” peg bodies. Fashion the burlap around the sides. Make felt around the bodies and hot an indentation in the middle of glue the layers of felt. Pinch lay- the oval for Baby Jesus. ers to the sides of the peg body. Trim any excess felt from the bottom of the figures.

Add hair, faces in step 8.

Bethany Hochstetler, 4, collects her craft materials before starting We did use a few substi- the project. tutions for our Holy Family Fashion manger in step 1. figures. The original project called for using painted acorn Supply list Felt squares — To get the tops for the halos and milk- correct size for the felt weed pods for the manger. We n Red, white and light and n Permanent markers for 2 pieces, cut about a 3 inch Pinch felt in step 5. found pipe cleaners a good re- dark blue felt faces and hair by 3 inch square of blue felt for placement for the acorn tops n Brown ribbon n Hot (or cool temp) glue gun, Mary and red felt for Joseph. Mary’s veil — For Mary’s and the grapevine wreaths cov- n Small grapevine wreath craft or white school glue Fold the felt in half and measure veil, glue a small rectan- ered in burlap to be suitable for n Burlap ribbon Note: Hot glue dries faster it against the “adult” peg body. 6 gular piece of light blue the manger. n Yellow pipe cleaners and holds better but When folded, each red and blue felt to the “crown” of figure in I would estimate the project n Peg people—2 “adult” size requires the supervision of felt piece should be the same dark blue felt. We put a small cost us around $10, and for that and 1 “child” size (These an adult or older child. size as the peg body, excluding dot of hot glue on the back of the price we actually made four are available at hobby n Scissors, pinking shears the head. figure to hold the veil in place. sets of figures with leftover felt, stores.) Wardrobe details — burlap, ribbon and pipe clean- For Mary’s dress, with ers. Some costs could be cut 3 the blue felt square fold- by using items found in nature ed in half, trim off the corners for the manger or repurposing with pinking shears to form a household items for parts of the circle. With a regular scissors, project. cut a small X in the center of the While we worked, we talked fold; this will be the opening for about the journey Joseph and Mary’s head. For Joseph, use Mary made to Bethlehem and a regular scissors and trim the how it is similar to the journey folded red felt, leaving some ex- Glue veil in step 6. we make during Advent to the tra material on the sides. We left joy of Christmas. Joseph’s clothes in a more rect- Joseph’s belt — For Jo- Our craft was not only suc- angular shape. Cut a small X in seph’s “belt,” glue a small cessful in ending the annual the center of the fold; this will be 7 piece of brown ribbon Nativity “argument” but also the opening for Joseph’s head. around the middle of the figure in reminding my four favorite Bethany Hochstetler, 4; Cara Conner, 11; Kyle Hochstetler, 7; and Ian in red felt. Overlap the ends of kids about the true meaning of Conner, 7, show off their personal nativity sets. At this point, younger children the belt with a small dot of glue. the season. The Observer | FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22, 2013 9 The Junior Observer Vol. 28, No. 3 Published by The Observer, Official Catholic Newspaper of the Diocese of Rockford [email protected] A Good News Story Pilate Declares Jesus ‘Not Guilty’ Catholic News Service from his cross. “He saved others. ilate looked down at Jesus Let him save himself, if he is the and asked, “Are you the chosen one, the Messiah of God.” P king of the Jews?” What did Pilate ask The soldiers that were there Without looking up, Jesus re- Jesus? also laughed at Jesus and said, plied, “You say so.” “If you are King of the Jews, save What did Jesus ask Pilate spoke to the crowd of yourself.” his father to do for people, including the scribes and One of the criminals hanging his tormenters? chief priests who had brought Jesus next to Jesus asked him, “Are you to him for judgment. “I find this Read more in not the Messiah? Save yourself man not guilty,” he said. “Not Guilty.” Luke 23 and us.” But the people there were not (CNS) The criminal on the other side satisfied. After inquiring whether said to the first, “Have you no fear have not found this man guilty of along with two criminals. The Jesus was a good man or not, of God, for you are subject to the the charges you brought against three of them were crucified, or Pilate sent Jesus on to Herod in same condemnation? And indeed, him, nor did Herod, who sent him nailed to a wooden cross, until Jerusalem. we have been condemned justly, back to us. ... Therefore I shall have Herod had heard about Jesus, they died. for the sentence we received cor- and he hoped Jesus would perform him flogged and then release him.” In spite of all of his suffering, responds to our crimes, but this a miracle for him. But Jesus did But the crowd demanded a Jesus did not call for the destruc- man has done nothing criminal.” not do or say anything when Herod death sentence. “Crucify him!” tion of his tormenters and accusers. Looking toward Jesus, this man questioned him. Herod sent him they shouted. Instead he prayed, “Father, forgive asked, “Jesus, remember me when back to Pilate. Pilate, who disagreed, turned them. They know not what they you come into your kingdom.” Again Pilate addressed the Jesus over to the people to do do.” And Jesus said, “Amen, I say crowd: “I have conducted my in- whatever they wanted. Jesus was Some of the people who did not to you, today you will be with me vestigation in your presence and brought to a place called the Skull like Jesus mocked him as he hung in paradise.” True or False? Sixth-graders Advent from St. Peter Circle T for true or F School in Aurora show their saint Begins for false after the follow- plaques and ing statements based statues. The Dec. 1 on the Gospel of Luke. students made Chapter numbers have them after he first Sunday of studying a saint Advent is coming been provided as hints: in computer soon. That’s the 1. T F class. They T shared their time to get ready for the Zechariah was a projects with the birth of Jesus. carpenter. (1) student body Advent is what we call and parish on the four weeks leading up 2. T F All Saints Day, Nov. 1. to Christmas. Elizabeth was the Advent is also the first St. Margaret mother of John. (1) Mary School season in the Church year. fourth-graders So you can tell your fam- 3. T F (from left) Emma ily members “Happy New Jesus baptized Finch, Paige Church Year” this weekend. Beres, Christina John. (3) Economos, and Advent and Lent are Reilly Johnson both seasons when we are 4. T F act out a preparing for something chapter from important. In Advent we Jesus chose 12 “The Mouse and disciples. (6) The Motorcycle” prepare for God’s gift of for literature Jesus, His son. 5. T F circles in reading In Lent we prepare recently. They for God’s gift of salvation Jesus rode a camel are students in Algonquin. through His son, Jesus. into Jerusalem. (19) (Photos provided) Christmas season is a 6. T F 6 On Nov. 1, celebration of Jesus’ birth. Our Lady of Easter season celebrates our Jesus was arrested Good Counsel redemption. School in in a garden. (22) Aurora hosted The other season of the 7. T F their annual Church year is Ordinary Grandparents’ Time. It is divided into a Jesus rose from Day for more shorter part after Christ- than 125 the dead. (24) guests. mas and a longer part after Easter. Answers on page 14 10 FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22, 2013 | The Observer

Nation / World

Assassination 50 Years Ago Today John F. Kennedy, first Catholic president of the United States, was assassinated in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963. When they heard, many Catholics responded immediately with prayer, often the rosary. RIGHT: Kennedy and first lady, Jacqueline Kennedy, arrive at Love Field in Dallas, Nov. 22, 1963. LEFT: The caisson bearing Ken- nedy’s flag-draped casket is drawn by horses in a procession to the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington for the

(CNS photo/courtesy Catholic Standard) president’s funeral Mass, Nov. 25. (CNS photo/courtesy John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum) Pope ‘Prescribes’ Daily Rosary Two Popes Leave Mark on Year of Faith VATICAN CITY (CNS)— life.” VATICAN CITY (CNS)— Both Pope Benedict XVI, Pope Francis will close the Pope Francis admitted he wasn’t Praying the rosary and the The goal of the Year of Faith, who opened the celebration in Year of Faith with Mass Nov. a pharmacist, but he didn’t hesi- Divine Mercy Chaplet will help which concludes Nov. 24, has October 2012, and Pope Fran- 24, the feast of Christ the King. tate being the spokesman for the people reap the fruits of the been to educate Catholics cis dedicated their Year of Faith The evening before, he will heart-healthy benefits of 59 little Year of Faith, he said, because about basic church teachings, talks to explaining the creed, preside over the Rite of Ac- pills strung together: the rosary. they are “a spiritual aid for our strengthen their faith and in- looking at modern cultural ceptance, a brief ceremony in “I want to recommend some soul and for spreading love, for- spire them to share it with oth- challenges to faith, recogniz- which adults who had been in- medicine for all of you,” the giveness and brotherhood to ev- ers. ing faith as a gift, and urging quiring about the Catholic faith pope said Nov. 17 at the end of eryone.” If it has succeeded, as orga- Catholics to proclaim God’s officially become catechumens his Sunday Angelus address. Volunteers, led by Archbish- nizers say it has, the credit ulti- love and share the Gospel. preparing for baptism. “It’s a spiritual medicine.” mately lies less with its special But a different pope means op Konrad Krajewski, director The pope also plans to pub- Holding up a white medicine projects and events than with a different personality and of papal charities, gave away lish an apostolic exhortation on box with an anatomical drawing about 20,000 boxes containing the historic papal transition a different style, even when the new evangelization, pro- of the human heart on it, Pope a rosary, a Divine Mercy holy that occurred in its course. teaching or preaching on the moting what he calls a “culture Francis told 80,000 people gath- card and a medical-style in- “The election of Pope Fran- same themes. In addition, a of encounter” between Christ ered for the midday prayer that struction sheet. cis has given new visibility new pope tends to draw more the boxes contained a rosary. In addition to describing how to the core teachings of Jesus visitors to the Vatican because and humanity and among be- “Don’t forget to take it,” he to pray the rosary and the Di- Christ, which ultimately is many Catholics are eager to lievers themselves. Both popes said. “It’s good for your heart, vine Mercy Chaplet, a devotion what the Year of Faith sought meet their new shepherd. have insisted that being an au- for your soul, for your whole begun by St. Faustina Kowal- to achieve,” Msgr. Paul Tighe, Eight months after Pope thentic Christian isn’t simply ska, the information sheet states secretary of the Pontifical Francis’ March 13 election, the about one’s private prayer life; categorically that no negative Council for Social Commu- number of visitors to the Vati- it must be evident in the way side effects have been reported. nications, told Catholic News can continues to be higher than a person interacts with others The sheet recommends daily Service. usual. and with the world. use of the beads for both adults and children, but adds that it can be repeated as often as nec- FTC Stops Online ‘Yellow Pages’ Scam essary. From page 1 secretaries and business man- bills or refused to pay received For Catholics in the Diocese sent bills and collection notices agers. collection calls and dunning of Rockford who want to “take after having been contacted According to court papers notices, often with added inter- the medicine,” the “Decade a by the so-called online direc- filed by the FTC, the defendants est charges, late fees, and legal

(CNS photo/Paul Haring) Day” with Bishop David J. Mal- tory company seeking to verify operated from Montreal, using fees, as well as threats of col- Pope Francis holds up a box of loy is still available on The Ju- the parish’s address and phone corporate shells and mail drops lection agency referral, credit “spiritual medicine” after praying nior Observer website in Eng- numbers to update a directory in the U.S. to hide their actual rating damage, and legal ac- the Angelus from the window of lish and Spanish. listing. “The parish received an location. Typically, they made tion, the FTC alleged. To make his studio overlooking St. Peter’s Visit http://observer. invoice from the company de- phone calls pretending they consumers believe third-party Square at the Vatican Nov. 17. rockforddiocese.org/decade-a-day manding payment of hundreds were verifying contact informa- debt collectors were involved, of dollars for a web directory tion to update or confirm exist- the defendants created two listing the company claimed ing directory listings. In some debt collection companies, CC the parish ordered even though cases, the defendants said they Recovery and M&A Recovery, We Put the “Fun” in Fundraising! the parish disputed the claim,” were calling in response to a which also made threats. The New for the Lynch said. cancellation request, and asked defendants’ threats convinced 2013-14 Holiday Season! After three complaints, to verify the organization’s con- many consumers to pay the Lynch sent a memo warning tact information to confirm the bills, the FTC alleged. parishes and diocesan offices cancellation. In fact, the defen- “Hiding behind borders to to beware of such tactics and dants had no prior relationship scam churches and small busi- www.biblebingo.info not to pay any invoice with- with the consumers. nesses is a tactic that we’ve Nov. 1st thru Nov. 24 Nov. 29th thru Jan. 5 out verification. More dioc- The bills sent by the defen- seen before,” said Jessica Rich, Friday & Saturday 8 p.m. Saturdays - 5 p.m. Friday & Saturday 8 p.m. esan parishes and schools were dants averaged $499.99 or more director of the FTC’s Bureau of Sunday 3 p.m. Sunday 3 p.m. targeted by the company and and had a “walking fingers” Consumer Protection. “Scam- 4 weeks only! 6 weeks only! www.christmasbingo.info Lynch filed complaints with the image often associated with a mers need to know that we have All shows are Tickets Illinois Attorney General’s Of- local yellow pages directory. great relationships with our law $ For Tickets: fice on behalf of the Rockford Some consumers paid, think- enforcement partners in Cana- available 30 Royal George Theatre Diocesan parishes and schools. ing someone in their organiza- da and, as this case shows, we for fundraising 1641 N. Halsted — Chicago, IL A total of 14 parishes and of- tion had ordered these listings. can and will work together to fices were targeted in the scam. Other consumers paid after protect our consumers.” or special events! 312.988.9000 Lynch said bills received by the defendants used partially The FTC’s complaint alleges Want to bring your group to the diocesan parishes ranged from recorded phone conversations that the defendants violated $529 to as high as $850. How- with consumers who had veri- the FTC Act by misrepresent- Royal George Theatre? ever, according to Lynch, not fied their contact information ing that they had a preexist- — Discounts for 10 or more. — one parish, school or diocesan to convince them that they had ing business relationship with entity paid an invoice, or lost a binding oral contract with the consumers, that consumers had For More Information Contact: any money thanks to the dioc- defendants, according to the agreed to buy directory list- l esan warning and the diligence FTC’s complaint. ings, and that consumers owed 773.338.0730 www.nuns4fun.com of pastors, principals, parish Consumers who ignored the them money. The Observer | FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22, 2013 11

Nation / World U.S. Bishops’ Meeting Highlights Illinois Tornado Victims Lose BALTIMORE (CNS)—Dur- ing the Nov. 11-12 public ses- sions of the annual fall general Everything But Faith, Charity assembly of the U.S. Confer- From page 1 ence of Catholic Bishops in their way home. Baltimore, the bishops: Hundreds of homes in Wash- n Elected Archbishop Joseph ington were obliterated by E. Kurtz of Louisville, Ky., to the EF-4 twister, while a sec- succeed New York Cardinal ond tornado Sunday morn- Timothy M. Dolan as presi- ing caused extensive damage dent of the U.S. Conference of in nearby Pekin, making 75 Catholic Bishops and elected homes uninhabitable. One per- Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo son was killed in Washington, of Galveston-Houston as vice and hospitals in the region in- president. cluding OSF St. Francis Medi- n Approved the development (CNS photo/Nancy Phelan Wiechec) cal Center in Peoria treated of a pastoral statement on the Members of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops pray before the more than 100 injury victims. dangers pornography poses to second day of proceedings at the bishops’ annual fall meeting Nov. 12 The tornado that hit Wash- family life that would serve as a in Baltimore. ington was reportedly a half- (CNS photo/Jim Young, Reuters) A boy carries items Nov. 18 from a teaching tool for church leaders. mile wide. It started about two which stressed that recent laws bishops’ priorities for 2013-16 home destroyed when a tornado The Committee on Laity, Mar- and a half miles southeast of have placed the legal defense of in their efforts to protect the life touched down the previous day in riage, Family Life and Youth East Peoria, and stayed on the marriage “at a critical point in and dignity of the human per- Washington. will develop the statement, pro- ground for 46.2 miles, accord- this country.” son, to strengthen marriage and viding a draft to the bishops in ing to the National Weather n Heard a report on the work family life, to promote religious 2015. Service, striking East Peoria, To Help Tornado of Catholic Relief Services, liberty, and to improve faith for- n Nearly unanimously ap- Sunnyland and Washington which highlighted what the mation and sacramental practice. Victims in Washington proved several steps toward before moving into Woodford agency is doing for survivors n Approved adding a new St. Patrick Church and adapting the Mexican Misal County, west of Roanoke to- of Super Typhoon Haiyan. The staff person to the Secretariat School in Washinton, Dio- Romano for use in the U.S. ward Minonk. It finally dissi- agency has already commit- of Pro-Life Activities to work cese of Peoria, were not The Mexican translation of the pated two miles east of Long ted $20 million in emergency on a national level with the damaged in the tornado that missal will have Mass propers Point, in Livingston County. aid, with the funds expected to post-abortion ministry Project devastated the town, Nov. 17, for the U.S. calendar included, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn come from a second collection Rachel funded by a Knights of but many parish and school with publication possible as toured the area on Nov. 18 and CRS asked U.S. bishops to take Columbus grant. families have lost everything. soon as fall of 2015. declared seven counties as state n in their dioceses before the end n Approved the advance- Fiancial aid for the victims Approved adaptations for disaster areas. of the year. ment of the sainthood cause of would be most appreciated to the Order of Celebrating Mar- “It’s amazing how many n Approved a budget for Mother Mary Teresa Tallon, assist with the relief effort. riage and OK’d a new transla- families, young and older fami- 2014 and approved a 3 percent who founded the Parish Visi- Checks are to be made pay- tion of the Order of Confirma- lies, have lost everything,” tion for use in U.S. dioceses. increase in diocesan assess- tors of Mary Immaculate, an able to St. Patrick Church said Father Willard, noting the n Heard a report on the US- ments starting in 2015. order focused on contempla- Tornado Relief Fund and home of the school’s principal, CCB’s efforts to promote and n Heard a report on “impor- tion and door-to-door, personal sent to South Side Bank, Doreen Shipman, was among defend traditional marriage, tant progress” being made in ministry. Attn: Brad Mahony, P.O. Box those severely damaged. 328, Washington, IL 61571. In all, the homes of 50 St. Bishop David J. Malloy of Newly-elected USCCB President Patrick parishioners were bad- the Rockford Diocese en- ly damaged or destroyed, as of courages Catholics here to Says He is Rooted in Simple Values preliminary reports. aid in any way they can. Father Willard and Father BALTIMORE (CNS)—The president of the conference, There, he used his allotted Johnathan Steffen, parochial “In spite of all the things peo- newly elected president of the succeeding New York Cardinal five minutes to focus on parish vicar, spoke to The Catholic ple have lost, it’s very clear the U.S. Conference of Catho- Timothy M. Dolan in the post. observances, particularly the Post, official paper of the Peo- people in our parishes haven’t lic Bishops has been a bishop He has been vice president of Rite for the Blessing of a Child ria Diocese, the day after the lost their faith, hope and love,” for nearly 14 years, but it’s as the USCCB for the past three in the Womb. storm from a makeshift relief said Father Steffen, who was priest, family member and so- years and was elected amid a The ceremony is a “pastoral station established at the parish celebrating Mass at St. Monica cial worker that he describes slate of 10 bishops with a 125- moment of first evangelization school. Meals were served and Church in East Peoria when the himself. vote win on the first ballot Nov. of the child and new evangeli- persons in the community were storms hit, knocking out power By way of introduction to 12. zation of the family,” Archbish- donating clothing and food there as well. “They’ve really American Cath- In an inter- op Kurtz told the synod. supplies. poured out their support.” olics, Arch- view with bishop Joseph C a t h o l i c E. Kurtz of News Ser- Louisville, Ky., vice shortly talked about his after his Franciscan Fr. Mario’s upbringing in election, the coal regions Archbishop 2014 Pilgrimages of northeast- (CNS photo/Nancy Phelan Wiechec) Kurtz spoke ern Pennsylva- Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of of seeing the In Conjunction with Santours (CST#2092786-40) nia, of spend- Galveston-Houston addresses a example of ing most of his news conference Nov. 12 in Bal- Pope Francis Holy Land priesthood as a timore. At left is Archbishop Jo- as a model May 26-June 6 & September 6-17 social worker, seph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Ky. for outreach, and of caring listening and Fatima, Lourdes, St. James of Compostela for his older brother, George, collegiality. “He’s asking us to April 22-May 6 who had Down syndrome, for go beyond what we’ve been do- 12 years after their mother died. ing,” he said. “If it was a car, I Turkey: Following the Footsteps of St. Paul George Kurtz died in 2002. guess we’re moving in to high September 27-October 11 He takes obvious pride in his gear.” Father Mario identity as both a coal-town na- He demurred about specific Egypt and Greece DiCicco O.F.M. tive and a transplanted south- issues he might like to take up November: dates to be announced erner, after serving as bishop as president. “It’s too early for Join Franciscan Father Mario DiCicco on these enriching journeys of faith. of Knoxville, Tenn., from 1999 me to comment too much about Father Mario has a Ph.D. in New Testament, has lived in the Holy Land, and has to 2007, when he became arch- that.” But he suggested there bishop of Louisville. might be a thread to consider in 35 years experience in leading pilgrims twice annually to the Holy Land. Archbishop Kurtz, 67, was his intervention in October 2012 elected by his fellow bishops at the world Synod of Bishops Write or call Fr. Mario for a brochure: [email protected] or (312) 888-1331 to serve a three-year term as on the new evangelization. 12 FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22, 2013 | The Observer

Faith Forum No, Make it Only One Thing That Teaching Moment by Bishop Emeritus Only You and Jesus Know About You Thomas G. Doran What is the main thing if the Liturgy Of The Church service: jeered by the soldiers and blasphemed by the criminal, Je- main thing is to keep the main sus does not lash out. Instead, while he was dying, he reached out [email protected] thing the main thing? by Father John to save one more soul, a criminal. Jesus was unconcerned about It seems a bit odd that on the Slampak, STL himself. celebration of Christ the King Member of the “Jesus, remember me when you enter upon your reign.” In ask- Could a we don’t hear the Gospel about Diocesan ing to share in Jesus’ reign, he was asking to share in repentance, Liturgical Commission Jesus’ triumphant entrance into in forgiveness. Woman be a Jerusalem, but rather the one [email protected] “I assure you: this day you will be with me in paradise.” He about his crucifixion. And, even does not say heaven, but paradise, which is where sin began. Jesus more, the prayers mention the cross as his altar and throne, and has power over sin. Deacon? that his death is a perfect sacrifice of peace. The struggle of human life entails suffering: for justice? You’ll We are to have faith in this Jesus who was jeered at, made fun suffer. For peace? You’ll suffer. For truth? You’ll suffer. For holi- We understand that of, and blasphemed. ness? You’ll suffer. For life? You’ll suffer. For love? You’ll suffer. Qwomen can’t be priests, Maybe the way to look at this scene is through the eyes, the But remember that you’ll not suffer alone. God suffers along but could women be dea- heart, of the so-called “good-thief.” What did he see that he want- with you. “If God is for you, who can be against you?” cons? ed Jesus to remember? In the midst of his suffering Jesus keeps You are never alone. There is no place in the universe you can The question of the ad- his focus on the main thing. God is still God. God is in charge. go, there is no sin you can commit, that will put you out of reach A mission of women to the God expects obedience. of the grace of Christ’s sacrifice, the gift of God’s love. priesthood has been settled by Jesus doesn’t lose his head. Jesus never lost his heart, even on The main thing is to keep God as the main thing in your life. the Holy See. the cross. Even on the cross he could love his enemies; he could Keeping that in mind — that you are living your life with God There is a body of opinion, forgive those who put him there; he could reach out to someone first — think about what the good thief said to Jesus: “Jesus, re- not the majority one, that says in need. He practiced what he preached; he refuses to do evil that member me when you come into your kingdom.” that women were admitted to good may come from it, even on an evil cross. What do you want Jesus to remember about you? an office which, in the early Jesus is mocked for not saving himself but he didn’t come to Not what others say about you. church, closely resembled the save himself. He came to save us. Not what you’d like them to say about you. diaconate. Women were re- “Use your power for yourself!” they told him. No. He didn’t No, make it only one thing that only you and Jesus know about you. cruited to help the priests, for come to be served but to serve, now from the cross. Then, you say, “Jesus remember me when you come into your example, conduct the bap- Even in his dying moments Jesus gave an example of humble kingdom.” tism of female converts to the Church and other such ser- Let us give thanks to the Father, who has made you fit to share in the inheritance of the holy ones vices. To me it has never been in light. He delivered us from the power of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his clear that this was the diacon- ate, but there are those who say beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. that it was. Undoubtedly, this will be ex- — Colossians 1:12-14 plored more in the future and I think we have to await the judgment of the scholars and Handling Resentment in Our Lives then of the magisterium on the question on whether women Many of us, I suspect, know In Exile against rather than upon what we are for. could be ordained to the dia- about the work of the renowned All groups, until they reach a certain level of maturity, do this. conate. anthropologist, Rene Girard and by Father Ronald And we do the same thing to cope with tension in our private the dissemination of his insights Rolheiser, OMI lives. It works this way: We get up some morning and, for a myr- Send your topics or questions for through the work of his student, President of the Oblate iad of reasons, feel out sorts, weighed down by a mixture of free- Bishop Doran’s Teaching Moment School of Theology, to [email protected] Gil Bailie. With gratitude to San Antonio, Texas floating frustration, anxiety, and anger. So what do we do? We them, I pass along one of their find someone to blame. Invariably we will soon pick someone (in insights, an invaluable look at www.ronrolheiser.com our family, at our place of work, or a politician, or a religious fig- how we try to handle resentment ure) on whom to place that tension. Someone whom we consider Voices in our lives. difficult, or ignorant, or politically wrong, or morally corrupt, or in the News When astronauts journey into space, their capsules are equipped religiously bad will soon bear the weight of our tension and re- with a machine that gets rid of the carbon dioxide they produce sentment. hen disas- as they breathe. If that machine breaks down, they’re in trouble, Moreover, not only will we project our tension onto someone, ters strike as was shown in the movie Apollo 13. Traveling inside a space we will invariably “sacralize” the indignation we feel, that is, we they go to capsule is possible only if there’s a machine constantly getting rid will project our tension and anger onto that other not just because ‘W of the carbon dioxide being produced. he or she is different from ourselves or because we consider him the church, and keep a That’s also true for our human journey. All groups constantly or her difficult, ignorant, or lazy, but especially because we feel strong inner-determi- produce the suffocating gas of resentment and jealousy. Resent- ourselves as morally superior to him or her: we’re right and he’s nation that God will ment is present inside of virtually every human community and is wrong; we’re good and she’s bad. Thus our resentment towards not abandon them; the family because, as Girard puts it, we’re “mimetic”, which means, that person is a holy resentment, necessary for the cause of God, church will help them among other things, that we always want what others have. This and truth, and goodness. Such are all crucifixions, hangings, and through.’ inevitably creates tension, resentment, jealousy, and conflict. It’s excommunications. no accident that two of the Ten Commandments have to do with That’s the normal human machine to rid ourselves of resent- — Maryknoll Sister jealousy. ment inside our communities and inside ourselves. Jesus was cru- Rosalie Lacourte, a native What’s the machine inside human life that tries to rid us of the cified precisely because a community did this to him, and did it to of the Philippines, carbon dioxide of jealousy and resentment? Anthropologists tell him for holy reasons. about Filippino reaction us that we try to rid ourselves of tension by scapegoating. How But, the ultimate victim of scapegoating, Jesus, invites us to to disasters like Super does scapegoating work and how does it get rid of tension? something higher, and he models that for us in the way he died. Typhoon Haiyan Consider this example: Imagine going out for lunch with a num- Jesus took away tension by transforming it rather than by trans- ber of your colleagues or co-workers. There will be, as is always mitting it. What Jesus does for us is comparable to what a water- e are liv- the case, some personality conflicts and tensions among us. But purifier does. A water-purifier takes in water containing dirt, tox- ing in what we can have a harmonious and even fun-filled lunch together. ins, and poisons. It holds the impurities inside of itself and gives must be How? By talking about certain people who aren’t there, whom we back only pure water. Jesus, as the Lamb of God, took away our ‘W recognized as, in the all dislike, whom we all consider eccentric or difficult, and whom sins and purified us in his blood not by some divine magic but, we all judge to be a negative or eccentric presence. And so we precisely, by absorbing and transforming our sin. Like a water- words of Blessed John talk about them: how terrible the boss is, how difficult a particular purifier, he took in hatred, held it, transformed it, and gave back Paul II, ‘as a new age of colleague is, how eccentric one of our co-workers is. In doing that, love; he took in jealousy, held it, transformed it, and gave back ma r t y r s.’ ” in highlighting how different or negative to us someone else is, affirmation; he took in resentment, held it, transformed it, and we make our own tensions with each other disappear for that mo- gave back compassion; and ultimately, he took in murder, held it, — Cardinal Timothy ment. That’s the essence of scapegoating. We create community transformed it, and gave back forgiveness. That’s the Christian Dolan of New York, about with each other by projecting our tension onto someone else. By design for taking tension and resentment out of our lives. the continuing need to exiling that person from our community we create community And, as Soren Kierkegaard suggests, we shouldn’t just admire emphasize religious with each other; but our unity is then based upon what we are what Jesus did here, we should imitate it. freedom The Observer | FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22, 2013 13

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To Give Thanks for Our Own Good Ordinary Time CNS/ Martha Campbell November brings a favorite celebration for before I knew that word. Decades later, I would many of us: a special day set aside to consider get down on my knees and offer my nanny tea our blessings and give thanks. Meister Eck- as part of an adoption ceremony whereby she hart noted that if the only prayer we ever offer would no longer be a servant, but become family. is, “Thank you,” that would be good enough. If In the mid-1990s, I attended a three-week we make of our life a prayer, then giving thanks professional development program that offered would be the foundational act from which every- much-needed time to think through a potential thing else fl ows. major change in my career. As each day passed, Our Global Family The Chi- I grew more anxious as I had not gained any nese character clarity for my quandary. The only “insight” that by Carolyn Woo for thanks is a gripped my attention related to what I wanted President and CEO Catholic Relief Services combination of most for our two sons (in third and sixth grades three elements at that time). that represent The revelation was so clear that it might as the spoken well have been inscribed on stone tablets. There Catholic News Service word, body and were three things: I wanted them to know their spirit. By this gifts, to develop these with hard work and to use conceptualization, gratitude involves the whole them to elevate and not diminish others. I was self through what we say, do and what animates seeking a calculus for a professional decision; “I’m not thankful for the squash casserole. our being. instead I got the bearings not only for parenting I thought you were thankful for the squash When we marked the Chinese New Year in my but for my own commitments. casserole.” youth, my siblings and I would follow our eldest Jesus asked why only one of the 10 lepers sister into our parents’ bedroom and, lined up in healed returned to give thanks. As in all things, front of them, got down on our knees and bowed what Jesus asks of us is not for his glory but for in unison. It was our way of thanking our par- our salvation, our joy. ents for giving us life and the sustenance that al- Giving thanks is the fi rst step to knowing God A Hunter’s Saint lowed us to fl ourish. We always looked forward and knowing how intimately present He is in our Although he had been born into a Christian family in what is to this simple ceremony. lives. It invites the refl ection of the bounty of now Belgium, Hubert (died 727) had no love for God. The one Another vivid memory is watching my nanny God: limitless generosity as He provides us with thing he cared about above all others was hunting, and in those (a Buddhist at that time) begin her day with joss earthly wonders for the nourishment of our bod- days the Ardennes Forest was fi lled with enough wild boar, deer, sticks in hand, on her knees facing the open win- ies, personal endowments that are uniquely ours and wolves to keep even so ardent a hunter as Hubert happy. dow in the kitchen, touching her head to the fl oor to celebrate and share with others, and people One Good Friday, while his family was in church, Hubert road to thank the heavens and the earth. She had little who invest themselves in us. into the forest for yet another hunt. Suddenly he came upon a magnifi cent stag, the fi nest he in her life, as she was 9 when she was sold as a Most important, of course, is the love of God Patron Saint servant when her father died of tuberculosis, yet for us, denying us nothing, including His son, had ever seen. If he could kill it, she had this unshakable sense of gratitude. all the second chances for the asking, His incar- by Thomas it would be the achievement of From this fl owed a generosity that led her to nation as one of us thousands of years ago and Craughwell his life. As the stag bounded into give away the bulk of her earnings, fi rst to her continuing communion with us through the sac- St. Hubert the forest, Hubert spurred his mother and then to other people she would de- raments. feast day Nov. 3 horse and gave chase. It was a scribe as “not as fortunate as me.” Somehow, Next time, when we cannot sleep, why bother wild ride, as the stag led Hubert I sensed that her daily ritual was sacred, even counting sheep? Count blessings instead. [email protected] deeper into the Ardennes than he had ever been before. Then, in a large clearing, the stag came to halt and turned to face Hubert. From Our Readers To the huntsman’s astonishment, he saw between the massive antlers of the stag a crucifi x. Then the stag spoke. “Hubert,” he Wear Orange to End “Orange Day” — a day to take action to raise said, “unless you return to the Lord, you will fall into Hell.” Violence Against Women awareness and prevent violence against women Hubert dismounted and knelt on the ground. “What should I do, and girls. Activists from around the world, gov- Lord?” he asked. Wear orange on Nov. 25 to show your support ernments and UN partners have organized Or- “Go fi nd Lambert, the bishop of Maastricht,” the stag replied. for the End Violence On Women Campaign. ange Day actions calling for safety from violence “He will guide you.” Did you know that nearly 35 percent of all at homes, schools, work places and public spaces. Hubert did go to Bishop Lambert, who became his spiritual di- women worldwide will experience either inti- This year, the campaign is even more special rector. Hubert was married, and he, as the heir to the duchy of mate-partner or non-partner violence? A recent for Say NO — UNiTE as they want to rely exclu- Aquitaine, was immensely wealthy. Soon after his conversion, his report from The World Health Organization sively on social media. They are counting on the wife died. Now that he had given up his frivolous life, Hubert (WHO) highlights the need for all of us to engage public to raise a tsunami of actions on online plat- decided to become a priest. He turned over his inheritance to his in eliminating tolerance of violence against wom- forms. There are campaigns and events planned younger brother, and distributed all his wealth to the poor. Once en and better support for women who experience worldwide and The Sisters of St. Francis Center his studies were completed, it was Lambert who ordained Hubert it. New WHO guidelines aim to help countries for Active Nonviolence and Peacemaking encour- a priest. improve their health sector’s capacity to respond ages you to get involved! At one point, Hubert made a pilgrimage to Rome. During a pri- to violence against women. One simple way is to wear orange on Nov. 25th, vate audience with the pope, the Holy Father revealed that he had (http://www.who.int/mediacentre/ decided to make Hubert bishop of a new diocese, Liege. One of news/releases/2013/violence_against_ take a picture of yourself and post it on the Or- ange the World Facebook Event page with your Hubert’s fi rst acts when he returned home was to move the re- women_20130620/en/) mains of Lambert from their original tomb in Maastricht to his Violence against women is a global epidemic message “I wear orange because …” Become an activist for nonviolence — make cathedral church in Liege. After Lambert was canonized, he be- and a major contributing factor to women’s ill came the principal patron saint of the diocese and city of Liege. this simple effort to demonstrate your support health and requires urgent action. As recently en- As bishop, Hubert spent his life pursuing souls for God rather of this campaign, who knows how it will spread dorsed by the Commission on the Status of Wom- than hunting wild animals. He was especially active in those parts en, it is time for the world to take action: a life free the message and make a difference in the lives of of the Ardennes Forest where the inhabitants still worshipped pa- of violence is a basic human right, one that every women around the world. gan gods. In 727 he traveled to Brabant to consecrate a church. woman, man and child deserves. The Sisters of St. Francis Almost immediately after the ceremony he fell ill, and six days (http://www.ourbodiesourblog.org/ Anne Martin Phelan, President, OSF later he died while he was praying aloud the Our Father. blog/2013/06/who-releases-global-report- Eileen Golby, OSF Hubert was buried in the Church of St. Peter in Liege, but in on-health-effects-of-violence-against- Gael Gensler, OSF 825 his relics were moved to an abbey in the Ardennes Forest, women#sthash.yjTxpqpF.dpuf) The Center for Active Nonviolence and where he had the vision that changed his life. The abbey was dedi- In an attempt to bring more attention to this Peacemaking cated to him. In 1568 a Huguenot mob stormed into the Abbey of violence, in 1991, the UN Secretary-General’s Laura Anderson St. Hubert, smashed the saint’s shrine, and destroyed his bones. UNiTE to End Violence against Women Cam- Sr. Nancy Miller Later, the monks recovered a few fragmentary relics and these are paign proclaimed the 25th of every month as Lori Freudenberg still enshrined in the restored abbey church. To send letters to us please use one of the following: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, Mail: The Observer, Email: or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of The Diocese of Rockford [email protected] 555 Colman Center Drive (Please put Letter to the Editor speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, P.O. Box 7044 in the subject line.) and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Rockford, IL 61125 Please provide your name, — The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution Fax: 815/399-6225 address, and phone number. 14 FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22, 2013 | The Observer

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Anthony Masi, 20, Oct. 30; and Pauline (Sanger) Morrison. Deaths Parish offices may forward death and wedding information Marina Ruiz, 87, Oct. 31; Wil- She made her first religious pro- using forms at http://observer.rockforddiocese.org/contact-us. AURORA—Our Lady of Good liam Miles, 73, Nov. 4; Marilyn fession as a Sinsinawa Domini- Counsel: Robert J. Bretthauer, Bottiglieri, 85, Nov. 7; Nancy can Aug. 5, 1938, and her final Rose Marie Conway, OP, died house where a wake and re- 93, Nov. 6; Ruben Galvan, 84, Gilmore, 78, Nov. 14; profession Aug. 5, 1941. She Nov. 3, 2013, at home in Madi- membering service will be held taught for 30 years and served Nov. 8; ROCK FALLS—St. Andrew: son, Wis. Her religious name at 6:30 p.m. The funeral Mass as principal for 11, with six of St. Therese of Jesus: James Ida M. Celletti, 83, Nov. 1; was Sister Mary Felipe. will be held in Queen of the Ro- those years overlapping. Sister Sister Rose Marie was born sary Chapel at Sinsinawa Sat- Trent Conard, 70, Oct. 27; Apo- ROCKFORD—St. Anthony of Marguerite ministered as a fam- Sept. 1, 1930, in La Salle, the linar Gonzalez, 76, Oct. 28; Padua: Louis Anthony Ricotta, ily caregiver for 29 years while urday, Nov. 23, 2013, followed daughter of Philip and Mary 83, Nov. 13; also working in parish ministry by burial of her cremains in the BELVIDERE—St. James: (Cosgrove) Conway. Lawrence “Larry” Joseph Pur- for 16 years. She served in Il- Motherhouse Cemetery. St. Rita: Mathew Simon Loos, Sister Rose Marie made her cell, 81, Oct. 26; Jr., 70, Nov. 7; linois, Minnesota, Iowa and Oklahoma. first religious profession as a ELGIN—St. Joseph: Juan SOMONAUK—St. John the Sinsinawa Dominican Aug. 5, Weddings In the Diocese of Rockford, Trevino, 55, Oct. 12; Jose Ro- Mary Lou Scherer, 1950, and her final profession Baptist: Sister Marguerite taught at St. DEKALB—St. Mary: Irma sas, 66, Nov. 5; Brandon Lara, Aug. 5, 1953. She taught the 76, Oct. 31; Mary School, Dixon, 1944- Perea Aguilar and Jesus Con- 4 months, Nov. 5; Moises primary grades for 23 years STERLING—St. Mary: Con- 1955. treras Alfaro, Nov. 9; Megan Rodriguez, 84, Nov. 7; Jorge and devoted 38 years to teach- suelo Gonzales, 80, Nov. 10. Her parents; three sisters, Alice Henry and Andrew Frame, Guadalajara, 41, Nov. 7; ing art and art therapy. Sister Morrison, Janet Dorsey, and Rose Marie served in Illinois, Nov. 9; GENEVA—St. Peter: Judith Sister Marguerite Morrison, Mary Patterson; and two broth- Colorado, Wisconsin, New York ROCKFORD—St. Anthony of Greetis, 72, Oct. 31; Eleanor OP ers, Vincent Morrison and Dar- and Ohio. Padua: Kelli Circelli and Chris- Shires, 93, Nov. 8; SINSINAWA, Wis.—Sister old Morrison, preceded her in In the Diocese of Rockford, topher Soutar, Oct. 12. Marguerite Morrison, OP, died death. She is survived by a sis- HAMPSHIRE—St. Charles Sister Rose Marie taught at St. Oct. 31, 2013, at St. Dominic ter, Ruth “Betty” Smith, nieces, Borromeo: Jack G. Summers, Michael School, Galena, 1962- Villa. Her religious name was nephews and her Dominican 78, Oct. 27; 19 67. Stewardship Moment Sister Luetta. sisters with whom she shared HUNTLEY—St. Mary: Bar- Sister Marguerite was born life for 75 years. Her parents; a sister, Ellen Ca- Sacrificial offering: The idea hill; and a nephew, John Cahill, bara Nelson, 70, Oct. 19; An- Sept. 15, 1917, in Mankato, The funeral Mass was held in of sacrifice must be deter- preceded her in death. She is thony Bordignon, 80, Oct. 24; Minn., the daughter of Walter Queen of the Rosary Chapel mined by each individual, but survived by a sister, Mary De at Sinsinawa Nov. 7, 2013, fol- Jesus does guide us: On sev- Mareo; a brother, Philip Con- Daily Scripture readings are published in the Prayer Request and lowed by burial in the Mother- way; nieces; nephews; and her eral occasions he notes that Scripture Reading Calendar in The Observer in the last issue of the house Cemetery. Dominican Sisters with whom there is a proportion between month, and are available on line at http://observer.rockforddiocese.org what we have been given and by clicking on Daily Scripture Readings for lists and podcasts. Sister Rose Marie Conway, she shared life for 63 years. OP Friends may call after 5 p.m., what we should give (Matt 25:14-30), then he leaves the SINSINAWA, Wis.—Sister Friday, Nov. 22, at the Mother- matter to our free will. Family Owned Courtesy of Parish Publications “Stewardship” newsletter since 1888 Mass Meditation

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Prayer Intentions and Scripture Readings December 2013 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1st Advent Is 4:2-6; Ps 122:1-9; Mt Francis Xavier, priest John Damascene, priest, Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1, 8-9, Nicholas, bishop Ambrose, bishop, doctor of Is 2:1-5; Ps 122:1-9; Rom 8:5-11 Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, doctor of the Church 19-21, 25-27a; Mt 7:21, Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13- the Church 13:11-14; Mt 24:37-44 † Father Ronald L. French, 12-13, 17; Lk 10:21-24 Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 24-27 14; Mt 9:27-31 Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps † Father E. W. Dunne, 1978 Bishop David J. Malloy 15:29-37 † Father Philip Dudley Father Joachim Tyrtania 147:1-6; Mt 9:35-10:1, 1910 Pope Emeritus † Father Raymond O. Healey, 1934; † Father 5a, 6-8 Pope Francis Benedict XVI Holmgren, 2007 Peter S. Masterson, 1945 Father Lawrence Bishop Emeritus Thomas Father Piotr Tymko, OFM Urbaniak G. Doran Conv

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 2nd Advent Immaculate Conception of Is 40:1-11; Ps 96:1-3, 10- Damasus I, pope Our Lady of Guadalupe Lucy, virgin, martyr John of the Cross, priest, Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, the Blessed Virgin Mary 13; Mt 18:12-14 Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, Zec 2:14-17 (or Rv 11:19a, Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt doctor of the Church 12-13, 17; Rom 15:4-9; Mt Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1-4; † Father John J. Kildu , 10; Mt 11:28-30 12:1-6a, 10ab); (Ps) Jdt 11:16-19 Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2-3, 3:1-12 Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1995 U.S. Bishops 13:18bc, 19; Lk 1:26-38 † Father Edwin A. 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, Father Ariel Valencia 1:26-38 Msgr. Arquimedes Vallejo, (or Lk 1:39-47) McCormick, 1955 10-13 † Father Walter E. J.C.D. Father Perfecto Vasquez Dec. 14: † Father Clarence † Father Daniel A. Feeley, Lessman, 1957 J. Thennes, 2002 1939; † Father John M. Father William Vallejo Father Melvyn Vlasz Dording, 1984 Missionaries 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 3rd Advent, Gaudete Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4, Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12- Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Peter Canisius, priest, Is 35:1-6a, 10; Ps 146:6-10; Ps 25:4-9; Mt 21:23-27 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 71:3-6, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Lk 1:26-38 doctor of the Church Jas 5:7-10; Mt 11:2-11 † Father Thomas O’Brien, Sisters of St. Joseph of the † Father Robert P. Permanent deacons † Father Joseph M. Egan, Sg 2:8-14 (or Zep 3:14- Father David Vogel 1950 Third Order of St. Francis Donavan, 1977; † Father 1980 18a); Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, Msgr. Raymond Wahl Joseph M. Tully, 1982 Transitional deacons 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Father Kenneth † Father Robert Jackson, Wasilewski 2009 Father Zdzislaw Wawryszuk 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 4th Advent John of Kanty, priest 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, Christmas Stephen, fi rst martyr John, Apostle, evangelist Holy Innocents, martyrs Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Rom Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Ps 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk Midnight: Is 9:1-6; Ps Acts 6:8-10, 7:54-59; Ps 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 1 Jn 1:5-2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; 1:1-7; Mt 1:18-24 25:4bc-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:67-79 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc-17; 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 7c-8; Mt 2:13-18 Lk 2:1-14 † Msgr. John Patrick 1:57-66 Vigil of the Nativity: Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps Mt 10:17-22 Msgr. Robert Willhite † Father Lloyd P. McGuire, 1945 † Father Francis J. Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16- 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk Father Paul White McDonald, 1968; † Father School Sisters of Notre Hartmann, 1918 17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16- 2:15-20 John J. McGowan, 2002; Dame, St. Louis Father William Wentink 17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; † Father William Michael Missionaries Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 McKinstra, 2004 Vocations Father Geoffrey Wirth 29 30 31 Lazarus 1st century Feasts: Dec. 17 and July 29 Holy Family of Jesus, Mary 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Sylvester I, pope The Gospels describe Lazarus of Bethany, and his sisters Mary and Mar- and Joseph Lk 2:36-40 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, tha, as friends and disciples of Jesus. Lazarus was raised from the dead by Sir 3:2-6, 12-14; Ps 128:1- Father Slawomir Zimodro 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Jesus, and he was at a banquet for Jesus just days before the Crucifi xion. But 5; Col 3:12-21; Mt 2:13- † Father Thomas P. Lazarus also fi gured in legends. In one, he, Martha, Mary Magdalen and others 15; 19-23 Dolan, 2003 were set adrift in a boat that took them to Gaul, where he became a bishop and † Father Henry Hagen, Priests of the diocese martyr. In another, he was cast off in a leaky boat that miraculously made it to 1933 Cyprus. In a third, he traveled to Syria. The 2005 Roman Martyrology gave him Father Zbigniew a shared July 29 memorial with Martha, but Cubans still celebrate their major Zajchowski, OFM Conv. festival of San Lazaro on Dec. 17. Daily Scripture Readings Join the Holy Father in praying for these special intentions this month: Thomas Becket 1118-1170 Feast: Dec. 29 † Pray for the priests who Victimized Children — That children who are have served the Rockford A London-born clerk to Archbishop Theobald of Canterbury, Thomas studied victims of abandonment or violence may find the canon law abroad and was ordained a deacon. His support of Henry II’s claim to Diocese and who died love and protection they need. England’s throne led to his appointment as royal chancellor. He was the king’s this month on the days Prepare the Savior’s Coming — That Christians, great friend until 1162, when, as the new archbishop of Canterbury, he said he listed. enlightened by the Word incarnate, may prepare humanity for the Savior’s coming. changed from being “a patron of play-actors and a follower of hounds, to being a shepherd of souls.” He and the king clashed over many issues, notably the ju- Please pray for those who — http://www.apostleshipofprayer.org have a religious vocation. risdiction of ecclesiastical courts. Thomas fl ed to France for six years; soon after his return, Henry’s wish to be rid of this troublesome prelate led to Thomas’ murder by four knights. This medieval martyr starred in two modern plays: Eliot’s “Murder in the Cathedral” and Anouilh’s “Becket.”

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