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Volume 80 | No. 29 http://observer.rockforddiocese.org FRIDAY JULY 3, 2015 Bishop Malloy Responds to Court’s Ruling on Marriage Bishop David Malloy last the votes of elected or unelect- doned. The First Amendment Friday joined bishops across ed representatives but from ensures that religious organi- the country in responding to God’s hand. zations and persons are given the June 26 decision by the “Today’s decision by the Su- proper protection as they seek Inside U.S. Supreme Court which in- preme Court is deeply regret- to teach the principles that are terpreted the U.S. Constitution table. But it is also an opportu- so fulfi lling and so central to to require all states to license nity for the Catholic Church to their lives and faiths and to and recognize same-sex “mar- further its resolve to teach and their own deep aspirations to riage.” Bishop Malloy wrote: live the plan for marriage found continue the family structure “Recently, Pope Francis’ Sec- in nature and in faith. they have long revered.’ retary of State, Cardinal Pietro “The issue of the defi nition “Both faith and reason rec- Parolin, called the legalization of marriage can also be ex- ognize the dignity of every (Observer photo by Amanda Hudson) Msgr. Eric Barr, pastor of Holy of marriage between couples of pected to have great signifi - human person. They equally Family Parish, Rockford, cel- the same gender, “a defeat for cance for the future of religious recognize the natural order that ebrated the completion of his Sentovich Accepted humanity.” liberty in our country. As even governs our relations with each service as Vicar General for the As Candidate “Those strong words under- the Court’s majority opinion other. The freedom to continue Rockford Diocese, where he has pg. 3 score the time honored sig- issued today acknowledged, to live and proclaim that truth, served since 2011. “It’s been an nifi cance of marriage as rec- ‘Finally, it must be emphasized especially with regard to the honor to serve two bishops as ognized in reason and faith that religions, and those who nature of marriage, remains es- vicar for clergy and vicar gen- between a man and a woman, adhere to religious doctrines, sential to us as Americans and eral,” he says. “But priests are re- open to the life that is the fu- may continue to advocate with as Catholics.” ally ordained for parishes, and I ture of humanity. utmost, sincere conviction that, look forward to committing all “The truth about ourselves by divine precepts, same-sex Read more on the Supreme my time to Holy Family.” and our world comes not from marriage should not be con- Court decision on page 8 See full story next week. Presence St. Joseph Center Girls Just Wanna Have Fun With Nuns pg. 4 Celebrates Summer Jubilee BY TONY CARTON brought her sisters and friends Observer Correspondent from the Frankfort house in Il- linois to join us in this celebra- FREEPORT — When the tion,” Batten said. “Many Fran- St. Vincent’s home for children ciscan Sisters of the Sacred fi rst opened in Freeport, the Heart were here when this was nuns celebrated summer with a home for children. They had Catholic Vet an annual daylong picnic. Leg- either lived here as children Remembers Comrades end says, in more than a 100 themselves or came here and pgs. 6-7 years it’s never rained on picnic were teaching and helping the day and weather on June 28 did children. Quick News not spoil that perfect record. The sisters originally opened “We always say the sisters are the facility as a nursing home Offi ce of Stewardship watching over us,” said Pres- and added an orphanage as Gets New Name ence St. Joseph Center Director more of them arrived from of Development Cate Oster- The Offi ce of Stewardship Germany around the turn of holtz. “Someone is watching, Development for the Diocese the century. It currently of- because here we are and it’s of Rockford is getting a new fers adult day center services, another beautiful day for our name. It will now be known short-term rehabilitation, re- Summer Jubilee.” (Photo Courtesy of Sister Kathleen Moseley) as the Offi ce for Charitable spite care for seniors, interme- The daylong jubilee began More than 100 friends and residents of Presence St. Joseph Center in Giving. Sara Marquetti, who diate and skilled nursing care on the center’s grounds with an Freeport gathered on Sunday, June 28, for an outdoor Mass before re- has served as assistant as well as community living outdoor Mass offered near the laxing at the facility’s annual summer jubilee celebration. director since Aug. 2012, has and supportive living facilities entrance to the old St. Vincent’s also been named director of for adults with developmental she said. “We have a number what used to be the Baby House building and was attended by the offi ce. Watch for more disabilities. of vocations that actually came with just three clients and now, more than 100 people. Follow- details in the next issue of Sister Moseley said thou- from here because of the loving it’s grown to house about 40 ing the Mass, the celebration The Observer. sands of sisters lived and care provided by the sisters.” clients,” he said. turned casual with a full blown worked at the center over the She said it is a place that The program provides care This Issue picnic that included entertain- years and were really mothers touched many people. for folks who may not be able ment, food and good times. to the more than 26,000 chil- Pete Witynski served at the to live alone and offers various “The community does a lot Bishop Malloy ...... 2 dren that lived in the home be- center for 38 years in a variety daily activities, a meal and a for us and the picnic is one of fore its transition in the 1970s. Headliners ...... 3 of positions before retiring. ride back home. our ways to give back,” said “Some of those children had “When I retired there were “We still offer many services Diocesan ...... 4 Adult Day Service director a biological mother and many 200 orphans here,” he said. today in spite of the hardships Media/Arts ...... 5 Sherry Batten. of them didn’t or maybe they “There were funding diffi cul- the sisters went through to keep Seasoned Observer ...... 6-7 She said the center embarked weren’t the mother the child ties and it was a challenge, but this facility alive and we’re Nation/World ...... 8 this year on special bridging needed, or the father or the we made it.” very proud of our heritage,” Faith Forum/Viewpoints ...... 9 with The Franciscan Sisters of mother could not take care Witynski was instrumental said Presence St. Joseph Center For the Record ...... 10 the Sacred Heart. of them or a parent may have in opening the adult day center. Director of Spiritual Care An- Around the Diocese ...... 11-12 “Sister Kathleen Moseley died, so the child came here,” “We started that program in drew Vitale. 2 FRIDAY JULY 3, 2015 | The Observer

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Headliners Year of Consecrated Life

For a religious, to advance on the path of obedience means to abase oneself in service, that is, to take the same path as Jesus, who “did not deem equality with God a thing to be grasped” (Phil 2:6). By emptying Himself, He made Himself a servant in order to serve. — Pope Francis

Editor’s note: Over the course of the Year of Consecrated Life, which ends Feb. 2, 2016, we’ll introduce the orders of consecrated women and men active in the Rockford Diocese.

(Observer photo by Amanda Hudson) Conventual Franciscans of Seminarian step closer to ordination St. Bonaventure Province (OFM Conv) Bishop David Malloy accepted seminarian Nicholas Sentovich into St. Bonaventure Province, Candidacy on June 30 at the Diocesan Administration Center. The Chicago Admission to Candidacy rite o ers the candidate for ordination his Represented in the Diocese rst opportunity to publicly express his intention to receive ordina- of Rockford at St. Anthony of tion as a deacon and perhaps later as a priest. “The Church receives Padua Parish, Rockford your declaration with joy,” said Bishop Malloy as he accepted the new candidate. “May God who has begun the good work in you Who we are bring it to ful llment.” Sentovich’s parents, John and Paula, other The worldwide Franciscan seminarians and sta members from the vocations and diaconate Order was founded by St. Fran- o ce were all present for the ceremony. cis of Assisi in 1209. One of four North American jurisdic- tions, our Chicago-based Prov- Observer Earns Five ince was established in 1939. St. Francis’ simplicity, love for the Eucharist, and devotion to National Press Awards the Virgin Mary remain at the (Photo provided) heart of our Province. BUFFALO, NY—The Ob- Judges said, “Headlines are St. Anthony of Padua Parish is served by Conventual Franciscans (from We live our vocation together server and the Rockford Dio- teasers rather than explana- left) Father James Ciaramitaro, pastor; Father Edmond DesForges, pa- cese again earned the right to tory, yet they draw the reader as we serve in parishes, cen- rochial vicar; and Brother James Dufresne, assisting in parish ministry claim it produces award-win- in. The columns are reﬂ ective ters of spirituality, and inter- including hospital ministry. ning publications during the in tone, with excellent use of national friaries. Our friars are annual meeting of the Catholic church documents in the Lent- immersed in the life of the lo- those in need through sacra- media resources, cooking, tai- Press Association of the United en/Reconciliation column and cal Church as we celebrate the mental, spiritual and practical loring, and sharing musical and States and Canada, June 23-26 references to web sites for more richness of our liturgical tradi- service. artistic abilities are just some here. information in the suicide/Gaza tions. Our Catholic and Fran- Preaching, teaching, nursing, of the ways we are helping to Awards for excellence in column. Wiegert uses contrasts ciscan heritage also focuses counseling, writing, creating build up the Kingdom of God. books, magazines, newspapers very effectively.” The columns our ministry of reaching out to graphic design and developing and newsletters are presented submitted were published Feb. annually during the Catholic 21, Aug. 15 and Oct. 17, 2014. Media Conference. More than  Best Regular Special 2,500 submissions competed Supplement: Honorable Men- for top awards among publication for “Worth the Wait Ad- tions in the two countries. The vent Guide.” Judges said, Observer staff earned awards “What a useful supplement! in the following categories for Love the concept and its execu- work published during the 2014 tion here. This was a favorite calendar year: because it’s such a keeper for  Best Regular Column by use throughout Advent.” a Bishop or Archbishop, the  Best Seasonal Issue: Sec- weekly column by Bishop Da- ond Place for “Ashes to Ashes vid Malloy received an honor- Guide to Lent.” Judges com- able mention. Judges said “The mented, “From the front page conversational tone of Bishop inviting readers to be recon- Malloy’s columns make them ciled and draw nearer to God an easy read. Yet in each he during Lent through reminders challenges readers to take ac- about confession and why it tion — to participate in Mass, is important on into rules for to celebrate our fathers, to live fasting and short articles high- our faith more actively.” Three lighting each week of Lent to a columns must be submitted for ﬁ nal reminder to “clean up any consideration for this award. sin,” this special section offers The columns submitted were readers a guide to everything published Jan. 17, June 13 and Lent. Well written and written Aug. 8, 2014. for readers to ponder and cre-  Best Regular Column, ate a new life for themselves.” General Commentary, From  Best Diocesan Direc- the Editor by Penny Wiegert tory: Honorable Mention in the received a third place award. book category. Bishop Malloy’s Heart Church Public Schedule ROCKFORD — July 10, 9:30 a.m., Mass for Closing ROCKFORD — July 5, 7:30 a.m., Sunday Mass, of Diocesan Clergy Retreat, Cathedral of St. Peter Bishop Lane Retreat Center AURORA — July 5, 3:30 ROCKFORD — July 12, p.m., Blessing for the Food 7:30 a.m., Sunday Mass, and Music Festival, Sacred Cathedral of St. Peter 4 FRIDAY JULY 3, 2015 | The Observer

D iocesan At St. Therese Vocations Camp It’s So Much Fun, They’re Back Again By Amanda Hudson from all the stress in your life … Several girls new to the camp News Editor everyone is so joyful.” enjoyed it as well. It was the sixth camp for senior Marian Central Catholic High ROCKFORD—The annual Maggie Dietz of Batavia. “This School senior Megan McFadden St. Therese girls’ vocation camp year has been my best so far,” experienced the camp for the sponsored by the Diocesan Vo- she said of her retreat experience. first time this year. “I knew sis- cation Office welcomed several “I spent more time in prayer … ters were joyful,” but the sisters familiar faces to Bishop Lane explored my options. This year at the retreat were “radiant (and) Retreat Center June 21-24. was the most deep for me.” so filled with joy and peace,” she Bishop David Malloy celebrated Mass with Father Keith Romke, High school senior Eimi Cer- Junior Anna White of Capron said, calling the sisters “good diocesan vocations director, at the St. Therese camp. tain of Somonauk was attending guessed it was camp number 5, 6 role models of femininity and Boys’, Young Mens’ Camps Remain her fifth camp, moving for the or 7 for her. “I liked hearing all strength.” first time into the camp retreat the vocation stories — all so rad- Seventh grader Zeiri Cante of Two more vocations camps are coming soon. Jeremiah Days for girls in 12th grade through ically different,” she said. “The Janesville, Wisconsin, admit- for boys entering grades 7-9 will be held July 12-15; First Call college. She called the new level food was great … and I’m really ted she was “nervous at first” Retreat for young men in grade 10 through college is coming July a “deeper” experience for the excited that the bishop is coming about attending her first vocation 19-22; both will be held at Bishop Lane Retreat Center. young women. again.” Did she have a question camp. Wondering if it would be Info: www.RockfordDiocese.org/vocations “It is so peaceful here,” she for him? “Maybe,” she said with boring and a matter of sitting and added. “You can take a break a laugh. praying all day, she was happy when we remember that God closing the book to think about to fit in quickly and be excited cares about each individual. what was read and to “let God about each new day of camp. “God is not guessing (about speak to your heart.” “I very much enjoyed the sis- his plan for you),” he said. “He’s Responding to another ques- ters,” she concluded. not throwing a plan together (for tion, Bishop Malloy shared how One of the sisters described as you) at the last minute.” the upcoming Year of Mercy is joyful by several campers was After the Mass, the bishop meant to help raise understand- Sister Joachima Celinska, a Do- spoke briefly about the impor- ing about the mercy that “is here minican sister from Immaculate tance for the campers to be “get- all the time and won’t end at the Conception Province and a first- ting a sense of how normal all end of (that) year (of mercy).” He timer at the camp. this (religious life) can be.” He also spoke to a question about “We have played Frisbee, then spent several minutes an- loneliness, calling it a “reminder water games, basketball, heard swering questions from campers that this world is not” our final talks, a bonfire, Mass, adoration, and sisters alike. home and something to “help (Observer photos by Amanda Hudson) and had a lot of fun sharing our Those questions began with a us understand (and value our) Girls posed with a nun cutout during the closing events at the vocation stories,” Sister Joachi- camper who wondered if dream- friendship with Jesus.” St. Therese girls’ vocation camp at Bishop Lane Retreat Center west of ma said. Noting the beauty of the ing about a particular vocation The bishop, however, when Rockford June 24. girls’ faith, she said, “Definitely means it is the vocation for you. asked, refused to identify his if they want me back, I’ll come!” The bishop spoke of a couple of favorite pectoral cross, noting It was also the first camp for saints’ experiences, cautioned Rosie Pfundstein, grade seven, that several bishops had gifted of Rockford who particularly en- about trusting what might be sim- him with such crosses, including joyed the skits and also thought ply a “moment of enthusiasm,” Archbishop Wilton Gregory of that having Bishop David Mal- and noted that calls can come in Atlanta who had given him the loy come to say Mass and an- all kinds of ways over time. cross he wore that day. swer questions was “really, re- Asked where to start reading The final question was if he ally awesome.” the Bible, he suggested taking had any prayer intention for The bishop and Father Keith the Bible in “little, bite-sized them. Bishop Malloy asked the Romke, vocations director, cel- pieces,” perhaps reading the girls to pray for their peers — ebrated the closing Mass on June Gospels first, the book of Gen- known and not known. He asked 24, backed by the greenery out- esis, the letters of St. Paul, and them to “joyfully live your wit- side the windows of the youth the Gospels’ Passion stories on ness,” to share the faith at right building at Bishop Lane Retreat Fridays. He also recommended moments, but especially “to pray Become a Catholic Order of Foresters Center. It was the feast of the reading a page or story, then for their conversion of hearts.” birth of St. John the Baptist, and (COF) field representative and, Bishop Malloy brought that great • Be a leader in your Catholic community saint into his homily about asking God, “Where do you want me?” • Strive for personal and professional growth “Every day you are doing things that build and prepare • Work for yourself but not by yourself (you) for the future,” the bishop • Receive customized training said, noting that people nowadays can be like St. John was long ago: Experience not required. not knowing where the future will lead, but living and rejoicing As a COF agent you will help fellow Catholics in the presence of Christ. realize their financial goals and need for Reflecting on the first reading, Bishop Malloy noted that “God security, utilizing top-quality life insurance says I knew you in the womb, I and annuity products. have a plan for you … something that I want you to do.” Is Catholic Order of Foresters the right fit for you? “God doesn’t know us as (just) faces in the crowd,” the bishop said. 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BY PENNY WIEGERT gave up for the rest of us,” he says. “I think it was Observer Editor He says our part in all the celebrations is always, always to remember them and about the most udy Kraut has beautiful piece pray for them. Like his friends on the a message for submarine the USS Loggerhead who of structure just everyone who stands were lost at sea. for honoring in a parade and Rudy Kraut is a local Catholic guy the dead of the watches fi reworks who remembers. He is proud and war and also on the Fourth of thankful to be so too. His life with July and Memorial Days. Part of that parents who immigrated from Germany the people that R message is that all that hoopla “is not for began in the Midwest coming to (Photos provided) served in the you.” And even though Kraut is a Navy Freeport and Pecatonica via Janesville, Art, including a large selection of Christian religious art, is among the war.” veteran of the “Big War,” he says the Wisconsin. collection at The Ringling Museum in Sarasota, Florida. celebrations aren’t for him either. At 91-years-old, Kraut still lives — Rudy Kraut of the WWII memorial in “Most of the celebrations are for those in the house he built and can be seen The Ringling Museum Washington, D.C. who lost their lives in war. It’s to honor almost every Saturday night praying and their memories and the life that they attending Mass in one of the back pews Sarasota, Florida Destination: If you are planning a vacation to Florida, consider a stop at The Ringling, the State Art Museum of (Photo provided) Florida. Its story begins in 1911 when the circus impresario on the St. Joseph side of St. Mary’s The crew of the USS Lizardfi sh commissioned for WW II Dec. 30, 1944. John Ringling and his wife, Mabel, bought 20 acres in Church in Pecatonica. He made his Sarasota and poured their love tor the Florida city, for Italy home, his life’s work, raised his family the Gulf of Mexico and out to sea during and art, into the property. In addition to the art museum, of and practiced his faith in and around the war. He enlisted in the Navy Sept. course, there is also the Circus Museum on the grounds. Pecatonica. He can’t quite remember 25, 1943 and served as a torpedo man While there are no Masses on The Ringling grounds, there all the houses and businesses he built on the USS Lizardfi sh, SS-373, a Balao- are several parishes to select from in Sarasota. Click on during 60 years as a contractor and class submarine which earned one battle Find a Parish at http://dioceseofvenice.org star for its WWII battle service. carpenter, but the addition to St. Mary Why to go: In the vast collection of The Ringling museum, Church, the post offi ce, Stuckey’s Pecan On May 5, 2015, Kraut, accompanied there is a signifi cant number of religious art. Its website by his son Mark, left Peoria for an Honor and Souvenir shop (now The Harvest says the museum’s 31 galleries feature “old masters, Flight to Washington D.C. They spent Restaurant on U.S. Route 20), and the contemporary art and exhibitions from around the world.” a full day viewing the grand memorials Pecatonica lumber yard all come to But art’s not the only reason to visit The Ringling. Ca’ d’Zan, which include those honoring the Air or “House of John,” in the Venetian dialect, is the Ringling’s mind. “The Lord’s been good to me,” he (Photos provided) Force, Korea, Vietnam, Iwo Jima, 56-room mansion, billed as “a testament to the American says. Rudy Kraut (right) and Lincoln and, of course, World War II. Dream of the Roaring Twenties.” There are also the Bayfront Even his service and the ship on his son, Mark, sport their After seeing the vast WWII memorial Gardens, the Historic Asolo Theater and an education center. which he served in World War II began honor fl ight t-shirts on Kraut said, “I think it was about the the day of the fl ight. Hours: Most days The Ringling is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m; in the Midwest. He is part of the elite most beautiful piece of structure just for RIGHT: The logo on Thursdays until 8 p.m. Ca’ d’Zan closes at 5 p.m. and the group of Navy men to serve on “fresh honoring the dead of the war and also the Rudy Kraut’s jacket from Bayfront Gardens are open 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. It is closed on water” submarines built in Manitowoc, people that served in the war. I was quite his daughter Julie shows Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. Admission his ship’s mascot and his Wisconsin, and rolled out into the Great surprised that we (the U.S.) would spend varies, but includes seniors (65 and older) is $23; children name. 6-17, $5. Lakes, eventually fi nding their way to that much money to do something like About the Subs (Grand) Kid friendly: Did we mention the Circus Museum? Editor’s note: Rudy Kraut is editor that. It’s just beautiful.” Penny Wiegert’s great uncle, brother of During World War II, the Manitowoc (Wis- Info: Address — The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Road her late grandfather. “It was my privilege consin) Shipbuilding Company built 28 sub- Sarasota, FL 34243 Phone — 941/359-5700 Web — www. marines for the United States Navy. More than to interview him, a veteran of World War ringling.org 7,000 men and women worked around the (Observer photo by Penny Wiegert) II, as we prepare to celebrate our free- — Compiled by Sharon Boehlefeld WW II submarine veteran shares images from his scrapbook. It includes photos of his crewmates, his submarine and other pieces of clock, 365 days a year to build some of the dom in the U.S. this July 4,” she said Send Destination ideas to [email protected] memorabilia from his years in the U.S. Navy. Next to him is a rosary from his parents he carried throughout the war and still today. best submarines in the Navy. Of the 28 submarines, 25 were fi nished in time to see action during the war. The Manitowoc subs sank 132 Japanese ships. Info: http://www.wisconsinmaritime.org/index.php About Honor Flights Honor Flight is a nationwide effort to fl y vet- erans, at no cost to them, from WWII and con- fl icts since then to see Washington, D.C., mon- uments erected to honor them. Donations fund A young visitor looks at a scale model of a circus tent at the Circus the program. In addition to the Peoria fl ight, (Photo provided) Museum on the grounds of The Ringling Museums Theater and Gar- there is also one from Chicago. Rudy Kraut (left) relaxes with a fellow veteran dens. as they wait for a May Honor Flight from Peoria. Info: www.honorfl ight.org 6 FRIDAY JULY 3, 2015 | The Observer The Observer | FRIDAY JULY 3, 2015 7 seasoned Destination observer Something to Remember Pec Man Recalls His WWII Submarine Service

Nation / World News in Brief St. Therese’s parents to be first married couple canonized together VATICAN CITY (CNS)—The parents of St. Therese of Lisieux will be canonized at the Vatican Oct. 18, during the Synod of Bishops on the family. Louis Martin (1823-1894) and Marie Zelie Guerin Martin (1831-1877) will be the first married couple with children to be canonized in the same ceremony. Other married couples are among the blesseds of the church. Pope Francis issued the decree approving their canoniza- tion June 27, during the public consistory on canonizations at the Vatican. During the consistory, Cardinal Angelo Amato, prefect of the Congregation for Saints’ Causes, said the couple lived an “exemplary life of faith, dedication to ideal values, united (CNS photo/Joshua Roberts, Reuters) to a constant realism, and persistent attention to the poor,” accord- Supporters of traditional marriage between a man and a woman rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in ing to Vatican Radio. The cardinal said the French couple serves Washington June 26, shortly before the justices handed down a 5-4 ruling that states must license same- as an “extraordinary witness of conjugal and family spirituality.” sex marriages and must recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states. Married in 1858, the couple had nine children; four died in infancy and five entered religious life. During their 19-year marriage, the couple was known to attend Mass daily, pray and fast, respect Analyzing ruling’s implications the Sabbath, visit the elderly and the sick, and welcome the poor into their home. They will be canonized along with Italian Father will take time, say church officials Vincenzo Grossi (1845-1917), and Spanish Sister Maria of the Im- maculate Conception (1926-1998). WASHINGTON (CNS)— the June 26 same-sex marriage marriage, saying that “it must Analyzing the ramifications of ruling for the Catholic Church be emphasized that religions, at the national, state and local and those who adhere to reli- levels will take time, said Arch- gious doctrines, may continue bishop William E. Lori of Bal- to advocate with utmost, sin- timore. cere conviction that, by divine It has implications for “hun- precepts, same-sex marriage dreds, if not thousands” of laws should not be condoned.” at all levels, and there is “a dif- Kennedy also said in part that ficult road ahead for people of “those who believe allowing faith,” he said. same-sex marriage is proper or Archbishop Lori, chairman indeed essential, whether as a of the U.S. bishops’ Ad Hoc matter of religious conviction or Committee for Religious Lib- secular belief, may engage those erty, made the comments in a who disagree with their view in teleconference for news media an open and searching debate.” held about three hours after the But Archbishop Lori said free Supreme Court issued its 5-4 speech is not at issue. Under decision that states must license the ruling, “we retain the right same-sex marriage. to think what we want at home Joining him in the media and within the confines of the briefing were two members of church” but it does not address the bishops’ Subcommittee for the First Amendment’s guaran- the Promotion and Defense of tee to free exercise of religion. Marriage, Archbishop Timothy The church should be able to P. Broglio of the U.S. Archdio- operate “our ministries ... with- cese for the Military, and Bish- out fear of being silenced, pe- op Daniel E. Flores of Browns- nalized,” he said. ville, Texas. He foresees many legal chal- Echoing an earlier state- lenges and controversies as the ment by Archbishop Joseph E. church seeks to protect itself from Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, the fallout of the marriage ruling USCCB president, Archbishop by advocating at the federal, state Your Opportunity to Advertise Broglio said the church will and local levels for protections for continue to follow Christ, “in its faith-based practices. solidarity with the pope,” in ad- Some areas where there will in the 2015-16 hering to the church’s teaching be legal disputes, Picarello said, Coming on marriage being between one were outlined by Chief Justice Soon! Diocesan Directory! man and one woman. John Roberts, including tax ex- Archbishop Lori acknowl- emptions, campus housing, aca- The Ofﬁ cial Directory for the Diocese of Rockford edged that the court’s decision demic accreditation, employ- in Obergefell v. 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Faith Forum July 5, 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time A Prophet’s Lot is Not Easy BY JEFF HENSLEY “He was amazed at their lack of faith.” Catholic News Service — Mark 6:6 The message that comes through loudly in Sunday’s readings is that the role of the prophet, the role of the person announcing the will of God, is a miracles that followed after his obedient actions. pretty thankless lot. Another was Phil Record, a highly placed member God commands Ezekiel to speak a word of of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s management correction to the Israelites, who He describes in team, and a person to whom many Catholics on no uncertain terms as “rebels who have rebelled the staff came when they were facing a personal or against me; they and their ancestors have revolted spiritual dilemma and needed wise counsel. against me to this very day.” Phil was no mealy-mouthed disciple. I’m sure that Jesus is amazed when He comes to His native when a fi rm correction was needed, the man who place and begins to teach in the synagogue. “Where had served as the paper’s ombudsman and managing did this man get all this?” is one of the comments editor at different times spoke whatever he felt was spoken against Him. That led Jesus to say, “A God’s counsel. But he would always have done it prophet is not without honor except in his native with a heart fi lled with love for the person before place.” him. That was Phil. But neither Ezekiel nor Jesus were deterred in What the scriptural stories of opposition don’t carrying out the mission God had placed on their examine is the motive force that makes the prophet hearts. They continued to speak God’s word to the act in the fi rst place. But that’s what I saw in crowds. Father Thomas and Phil, and that is what we see in I’ve known a few genuine prophets. One was Jesus. The prophet fi rst of all loves God, fully and Father Richard Thomas, who worked with the poor completely. In addition, he loves the people God has of El Paso, Texas, and Juarez, Mexico. He followed had him address. God’s instructions obediently and saw God work. I’m sure he was met with opposition, but that is not what If God asked you to speak the truth in love to © 2015 Diocese of Fort Worth anyone will remember. They will remember God’s someone, how do you think you would handle it?

Viewpoints Voices Lessons for Life in the Earth and in Scripture in the News One of the things I love most For the Journey the seed is sprouting and growing. dearly about Jesus in the Gospels is Miraculously, with seemingly he indeed carried forward the His earthiness. by E e Caldarola little effort from the sower, growth legacy of Mother Teresa, a As Christians, we’re sometimes appears. legacy of love and service to tempted to make this God stuff ‘S “Of its own accord the land yields the poorest of the poor a bit fussy and pretentious. We fruit, fi rst the blade, then the ear, then through her nuns all occasionally lapse into a piety that the full grain in the ear” (Mk 4:28). around the world. ... lacks authenticity. Or we think faith Catholic News Service Now, those of us who garden — is all about contrition rather than The gritty realities of life are We are sure we have or farm — will insist there’s more a saint in heaven to gratitude and joy. never far from a farm. The same to it than that. Our cucumbers will roosters who gave chase to chickens Then we read the Gospel again languish without water. My husband intercede for us.’ in the barnyard would eventually be and discover a God who rejects false gives himself a backache weeding. — Archbishop Thomas butchered by Mom, wielding a very piety out of hand. We fertilize, we compost. We labor D’Souza of Kolkata about sharp knife and giving a meaning to Because who could invent a savior long after the seed has been planted. Sister Nirmala Joshi, successor of Blessed who would launch his public ministry “cooking from scratch” that is way Teresa of Kolkata as superior general of the beyond what I’ll ever do. Of course, Jesus is talking way by creating a plentiful supply of great beyond growing delphiniums. He’s Missionaries of Charity, who died June 23 wine for a wedding celebration where So when Jesus talks about the sower, telling us to rest easy and know everyone has apparently already had I think He had a pretty good grip on that what we do in this life — those nce you a libation? Let the party continue. Let the realities of digging in the dirt. see what a People often joke about how much metaphorical seeds we plant — are God permeate our reality and come difference to live with us in our world. farmers worry. We need rain. But really not all about us. They’re in ‘O When Jesus talks to the fi shermen then, we bemoan that the fi elds are God’s hands, and in God’s good time. your work makes, it of Galilee about fi sh, I understand. too wet to plant. We dread hail and Jesus is comparing the fi elds to the encourages you to do I spent a good deal of my life in drought. A farmer watches the price kingdom. When I think of the seeds more. ... Charity has Alaska, where fi sh abound. My of grain with more concern than I’ve sown, my part in the kingdom, I been at the heart of imagination loves to fi nd Jesus most of us watch the bathroom scale. think of my children. How did I do? the Knights’ mission for the past 133 Could I have done better? cooking fi sh on the shore and waiting A farmer can tell you what corn is years. ... In America, Pope Francis for me to recognize Him as my boat selling for in Chicago on any given Jesus tells us not to worry. Don’t draws closer. day. The nagging question a farmer pretend you have too much control. will fi nd a church that is alive with the And Jesus’ frequent mention of ponders: Should I sell or should I Don’t spend time in regrets or “what love of God and love of neighbor, and sowing seeds reminds me of my hold? ifs.” the Knights of Columbus are excellent childhood farm, where chickens So, it’s with a sense of peace that I Prepare your soil, continue to sow, examples of this reality.’ roamed freely and cats gave birth read Jesus’ descriptions of the sower to witness, to make the earth ready. in the barn loft to feral kittens so in Mark. Jesus describes the man But God is master of the seed that — Supreme Knight Carl Anderson about plentiful we seldom gave them who scatters “seed on the land” (Mk mysteriously germinates in the dark the Knights of Columbus’ charitable work names. 4:26). Even when the man is asleep, earth. Give God control of your life.

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Around the Diocese What’s Up Aurora Deanery Parish Supports Tue July 7 Principle More than 25 people attended DIXON a bilingual outdoor rosary rally Blood drive: 12:30-5:30 p.m.; held in front of St. Therese Dixon KC Council 690, 506 W. Church on June 13 as part Third St. of the Traditional Marriage Campaign sponsored by Wed July 8 America Needs Fatima. It was part of their effort ahead Deadline for July 17 What’s UP (for events July 20-27) of last week’s Supreme Court decision on same-sex “marriage,” to show they are Thu July 9 are spiritually fighting back by praying the rosary in LOVES PARK defense of “God’s Marriage.” Season of Hope: 6:30 p.m. (Photo provided) (Thursdays through Aug. 13); St. Bridget Parish Center, 600 Clifford Ave. Sessions to aid those cop- Freeport Deanery Rockford Deanery ing with loss of loved ones. Info: Kay Ethington, 815/654-8713, [email protected]; Father Chris- topher DiTomo, 815/633-6311, ext. 110, frditomo@stbridgetlovespark. org Sun July 12 ROCKFORD Jeremiah Days: 6 p.m. check- in June 21; Bishop Lane Retreat Center, 7708 E. McGregor Road. (Photo provided) Vocations camp for boys enter- John McGrath, director of educational services for the diocese, came ing seventh through ninth grade. to Holy Cross Parish in Stockton on June 13 to present a morning of Sponsor: Rockford Diocese Voca- prayer and reflection on “Praying with the Scriptures.” The event was tions Office. Cost: $90 per person. organized by Louise Kloepping, deanery director of religious educa- Info: 815/399-4300, ext. 375 tion for people interested in teaching the faith in their parishes. Find more events on The Observer Catholic Newspaper Facebook Mass Meditation page and the diocesan calendar (Photo provided) page at www.rockforddiocese.org Sunday, July 5 (14th Ordinary): During this time, we celebrate To conclude the Ancient Greece social studies unit, the sixth graders the independence of our country. We would do well to echo the of St. James School, Rockford, participated in their 2015 Olympic com- psalmist (Ps 123), saying, “Our eyes are fixed on the Lord, plead- petition with three events. Participants, with bronze, silver and gold Parish, Submit Online: ing for His mercy.” May we always recognize and use wisely the medal winners in front, gather around their Olympic flame. school and organization publi- gifts of freedom and abundance He has showered upon us. cists may send news and pho- Courtesy of Sharon Hueckel tos using interactive forms at The Observer website http:// Photo Tips observer.rockforddiocese.org/ Coordinator of Religious Education Submitted photos must be in focus or we will not be able to use contact-us. Click on Submit them. Identify people in photos from left to right using first and last The Cathedral of St. Peter has an opening for a Coordinator Events and News. (You may names. of Religious Education. The position will be part-time and attach one picture per form.) will involve working with the school and religious education Submissions will be forwarded programs toward the catechesis of our youth and adults to El Observador and to the di- under the guidance of the pastor. ocesan calendar. Music Director Submit by Mail: Send mail St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Freeport, IL, seeks an individual If you are interested, please send resume to: submissions to The Observer, to provide prayerful guidance and leadership for the Parish Fr. Stephen St. Jules P.O. Box 7044, Rockford, IL music program. Tasks will include: plan music and leadership Cathedral of St. Peter 61125. for weekend Masses, Funerals, Weddings, and Baptisms. 1243 N. Church St. Deadline is 10 days before Schedule and train cantors and musicians. Our Parish utilizes Rockford, IL 61103 publication. traditional and contemporary music. This position is available 815-965-2765 as part-time or full-time. Keyboard experience is appreciated. Very Reverend Kenneth J. Anderson, V.F. 1400 Kiwanis Dr, Freeport, IL, 61032 Michael Walschot “Your Personal CFO” 815-232-3225 • Retirement and Financial Planning Services • Small Company Retirement Plans Newspapers • Catalogs • Mail Service Custodial Position • Alternative Investments • Tax Planning Business Cards • Magazines • Brochures The Cathedral of St. Peter is currently interviewing for a • 401(k)/403(b)/457 Rollovers • Estate Planning 815-758-5484 part-time Custodial position. • Independent Investment Advice 121 Industrial Drive • DeKalb, IL 60115 The ideal candidate would have experience maintaining a large school environment. The position performs custodial • Healthcare, LTC, and Life Insurance work as required in and around school and church building 608 Washington, Suite 304 — Naperville, IL 60540 ‘Catholic Mass’ maintaining a clean, safe and efficient facility. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Sweeps, mops, scrubs, seals, 630-778-6260 Sundays at 6:30 a.m. [email protected] — web: michaelwalschot.com on WREX-TV, finishes floors, dusts furniture, cleans bathrooms, etc., must also be able to negotiate stairs. St Laurence Catholic Parishioner Channel 13 in This individual will also be responsible for “Serving Rockford setting up and moving furniture on occasion. the entire or on the Web at The position requires approximately 30 hours Rockford Diocese” http://observer. per week with a flexible schedule. U.S. Army Veteran rockforddiocese.org. Interested candidates should contact Registered Representative offering securities through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Total Clarity Wealth Management, Inc. Total Brought to you by The Diocesan Office of the Cathedral at 815-965-2765. Clarity and American Capital Management are not affliated with Cetera Advisor Networks. 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DIOCESE Silver and Gold Mass: Couples celebrating wedding anniversaries of 25, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70 or more in 2015 are invited to a Mass in their honor with Bishop David Malloy. The Rockford Diocese celebration will be at 2:30 p.m., Aug. 30 St. Mary Par- ish in Huntley. A reception will follow. Register by Aug. 7 to receive a commemorative certifi cate. Info: Life and Family Evangelization Of- fi ce, 815/399-4300, website: www. rockforddiocese.org/anniversary (Photos provided) AURORA Yager Quali es for 2016 Olympic Trials Crafters, vendors wanted: Marmion Academy is accepting ap- Rosary Bead and Academy Bullet swimmer Alexis Yager quali ed for plications for the 25th annual juried the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials in the 200 Breaststroke with a time of Christmas Craft and Home Show, 2:34.91 at the 2015 Swim Pink Invitational in Iowa. Alexis was the slated Nov. 28-29. An element of state champion in the 200 IM at the 2014 tournament, and nished crafts must be handmade. Ven- second in the 100 breaststroke, third in the 400 free relay, and eighth dors will not be duplicated. Dead- in the medley relay. Overall, the Rosary High School swim team n- line is Aug. 10. Info: Alumni Offi ce, ished second at state in 2014. Alexis also broke the Aurora school’s 630/966-7628 or www.marmion.org/ record in the 100 breaststroke with a time of 1:04.15. She is the crafter. daughter of Mark and Cindy Yager of Batavia and will be a junior at Rosary in the fall. Save the Date

July 14 SPRING GROVE Boys’ choir: 7 p.m.; St. Peter, 2118 Main St. Performance by Boys Choir of St. Florian Monastery of Austria. Program of religious and secular songs, including 50th anniversary tribute to “The Sound of Music.” Re- ception with choir following. Free; donations accepted. Info: 815/675- Dr. Thomas Isaacson 2288. Interventional Cardiologist July 18 BELVIDERE Golf outing: 12 noon; Timber Pointe Golf Club, 5750 Woodstock Road, Poplar Grove. Sponsor: St. James Knights of Columbus Council 735. Golf, box lunch, buffet dinner; hole- in-one contests for $30,000 and new car. Cost: $375 per foursome until July 4; $400 after. Info: Tome Short, 815/988-5018, [email protected] DIXON Dinner and bonanza: 5:30 p.m., Dixon KC Council 690, 506 W. Third St. Steak or chicken dinner, plus fi x- ings. Cost: $13 steak; $9 chicken. July 19 ROCKFORD Angelus in concert: 7 p.m.; Cathe- dral of St. Peter, 1243 N. Church St. Sacred music concert by Angelus, a choir from Mt. Vernon (Indiana) High School Fine Arts Academy. Music from varied traditions and historical periods. Free. Info: Dana Taylor, 812/455-9763; Website: http: //mvhsfi nearts.com/angelus-to-visit- illinois-wisconsin-and-minnesota-in- jul July 19-22 A Higher Power of Health. ROCKFORD First Call retreat: 6 p.m. check-in June 21; Bishop Lane Retreat Cen- ter, 7708 E. McGregor Road. Voca- When Olivia needed cardiovascular care to get her back tions retreat for young men entering 10th grade through college. Spon- on the track, she turned to a higher power of health. sor: Rockford Diocese Vocations She chose OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. Offi ce. Cost: $90 per person. Info: 815/399-4300, ext. 375 OSF offers a comprehensive array of cardiac services, access July 30 to the expertise of the Mayo Clinic Care Network and innovative ROCKFORD treatments available right at home. All that, Cubs game: 2:45 p.m. departure; Rockford Knights Club, 1429 Myott plus a mission to serve with the greatest Ave. Sponsor: Knights of Columbus care and love. That’s a Higher Power Council 470. Game, bus trip and pre- game tailgate party. Send checks of Health. payable to Rockford Knights Club to Leo Murphy, 8757 W. State Road, Learn more at osfsaintanthony.org Winnebago, IL 61088. Cost: $65. Info: Jack Grygiel, 815/398-9344; Leo Murphy, 815/289-6046, ltm@ hughes.com