North Catholic Bringing the Good News to the Diocese of Fort Worth Vol. 26 No. 9 May 7, 2010

Rallies in Phoenix, , across nation take aim at Arizona immigration law

BELOW: Montserrat By J.D. Long-Garcia Whereas the original bill, signed Arredondo and Rosie Villegas- Catholic News Service into law April 23, previously re- Smith lead other protesters in PHOENIX — About 10,000 pro- quired law enforcement to make a the Rosary April 21 outside the testers rallied May 1 at the Ari- “reasonable attempt” to determine the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix. zona State Capitol to demonstrate legal status during “any lawful More than 100 people turned out to urge Gov. Jan Brewer to against the state’s new immigra- contact,” it now limits the reach veto a bill recently passed by tion enforcement law, SB 1070. to any lawful “stop, detention, the Legislature, which would Bigger rallies took place the or arrest.” make being in the United same day in states not affected Another revision states that law States illegally a crime. (CNS by the law. In Los Angeles, an enforcement “may not consider photo/J.D. Long-Garcia, estimated 50,000 gathered, while race, color, or national origin,” CATHOLIC SUN) a reported 20,000 assembled in striking the word “solely” that Dallas. Two rallies took place in many of the bill’s opponents took New York City. issue with. ABOVE: Amilcar Ramirez weeps as he holds a U.S. fl ag at a May Day Other cities holding rallies Before the revisions, immigrant rally in Washington May 1. Demonstrators at rallies across the nation included St. Louis; Oakland, San rights groups vowed to challenge criticized Arizona’s new immigration law which makes it a state crime to Jose, San Mateo, Berkeley and Gil- the bill in court. Those speaking be in the illegally. (CNS photo/Jonathan Ernst, Reuters) roy, California; Wichita, Kansas; at a news conference where the Columbus, Ohio; and Lancaster, vow was voiced included Dolo- Pennsylvania. res Huerta, sister-in-law of the The law, which sets into place late United Farm Workers union KEVIN VANN SPEAKS tough new standards, has galva- founder Cesar Chavez, and singer ABOUT THE DIGNITY WE NEED TO nized immigrant rights groups Linda Ronstadt, an Arizona native GIVE IMMIGRANTS around the United States. with both German and Mexican Page 2 It also resulted in a late-night ancestry. April 29 session of the Arizona Frank Perez brought a group of Legislature to limit the bill’s scope. SEE ARIZONA, P. 14

Pope calls Shroud of Turin ‘icon’ of Christ’s solidarity with humanity By Catholic News Service knelt in silent prayer before the of a man who was crucifi ed in a the shroud in Turin’s cathedral, he has seen it before, this time there TURIN, Italy — The Shroud of linen cloth. way corresponding completely meeting with young people and was a special “intensity, perhaps Turin is an icon of “the most The pope did not discuss the to what the Gospels tell us of visiting the sick. because the passing of years has radical solidarity”: Christ sharing authenticity of the shroud as the Jesus.” During his evening visit to the made me more sensitive to the the loneliest moment of human cloth used to wrap the dead body Pope Benedict paid a daylong exposition of the shroud, which is message of this extraordinary existence by lying in a tomb, of Jesus, but he said it clearly “is a visit to Turin May 2, celebrating on public display until May 23, the icon.” Pope Benedict XVI said after he burial cloth that wrapped the body an outdoor Mass, venerating 83-year-old pope said that while SEE SHROUD, P. 14 Two longtime Dallas priests ordained as auxiliaries of diocese

By David Sedeño ish communities of St. Monica . This will not change.” Auxiliary Editor, The Texas Catholic and St. Rita, where hundreds of He also said they would remain J. DALLAS — With people, including schoolchildren, brother priests who would men- Douglas Deshotel dignitaries, friends, and family watched the Mass. tor other priests, deacons, and and Mark J. watching in a packed Cathedral Eighteen bishops, including religious in special ways, telling Seitz face the Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe, Fort Worth Bishop Kevin Vann, them that they must “respect the congregation at two longtime Dallas priests were about 150 priests, dozens of dea- fl ock that you have been called to the Cathedral ordained bishops April 27. cons and more than 50 seminarians shepherd.” Shrine of Bishops J. Douglas Deshotel attended the ordination Mass. “The prayer of ordination ad- the Virgin of and Mark J. Seitz became auxil- Bishop Farrell thanked them monishes you to work tirelessly Guadalupe iary bishops of Dallas and will and also thanked the families of to serve people in the night and after their April assist Bishop Kevin J. Farrell in the two men, including Janet Seitz, day,” he said. 27 episcopal ministering to a growing diocese mother of Bishop Seitz. “Your episcopal ministry will ordinations in that exceeds more than 1 million “The mother of a priest is a very be to lead, not goad; inspire, not Dallas. (Ben Torres, THE TEXAS people and stretches across nine special person, so I want to thank shame; encourage, not rebuke the CATHOLIC) counties of North Texas. you for being here,” he said. sheep that comprise the pilgrim Because of the limited seating at “Each of you brings important Church on earth. the cathedral, the ordination was gifts to the episcopacy,” Bishop “This diocese is a brilliant broadcast via TexasCatholicTV. Farrell told the two men. “You myriad of cultures, of countries of com and simulcast to the par- have been and will continue to be SEE BISHOPS, P. 14 Page 2 North Texas Catholic, May 7, 2010 Diocesan / National / Vatican

Bishop Vann encourages us to live up to our Catholic and American legacies and welcome the immigrant Dear Brothers and • a new worker program that in- he issue of immigration reform is very cludes appropriate worker protec- Sisters in Christ, T tions, wage levels, and an opportu- close to my heart, not only because I am nity to earn permanent residency; ecently, the issue • reductions in family reunifi ca- the shepherd of a large diocese in Texas, tion backlogs; of immigration • the restoration of due process but also because I have seen fi rsthand protections lost in the 1996 Illegal and immigration the struggles and suffering of people Immigration Reform and Immi- R grant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA); reform has been pushed searching for a better way of life both and • policies that address the root to the forefront of the Bishop Kevin W. Vann here and in . causes of migration, such as news with Arizona’s very economic development in sending Bishop Kevin Vann countries (Letter from Texas Catho- problematic immigra- Diocese of Fort Worth lic Conference to US Senators, May 2007). tion control law. I add my their desire to move to places where Catholic Social Teaching claims the they may receive a decent wage right of the poor to emigrate for eco- It is our convicted view that these concern to that of Bishops degrades their humanness. Likewise, nomic necessity (Pacem in Terris, #25). measures will justly treat immigrants Olmstead and Kicanas in calling for the removal of all un- Immigrants have infused customs, and help resolve the long-standing documented immigrants shamelessly ideas, as well as numbers to give the problems that set in motion massive this matter. ignores the benefi ts these people have Church in the United States spiri- emigration. accrued not just for themselves but tual and moral dynamism. As Pope Last Sunday we heard at Mass the Far from resolving the problems for our society — and it can separate Benedict stated in his fi rst encyclical: words of Jesus: “A new command- of a broken immigration system, this children from parents. “Concern for our neighbor transcends ment I give to you, that you love one law only further politicizes the issue Resisting the temptation to view the confi nes of national communities another; even as I have loved you, and turns the focus away from the illegal immigration as a strictly “law- and has increasingly broadened its that you also love one another” (John fact that immigration and the need and-order” question, we may see it as horizon to the whole world” (Deus 13:34). Solidarity rooted in Jesus’ for immigration reform are not only a profound human issue with serious Caritas Est, #30). command to love, calls all Catholics political issues but affect the lives of moral dimensions. It is hypocrisy to Therefore, since “man is the path to work for signifi cant immigration many poor people. As long as immi- point fi ngers at the undocumented and of the Church,” we as members of the reform. I urge you, as members of gration reform is treated in this way, not recognize the many ways in which Body of Christ must work diligently to our communion of faith, the Body we will not live up to our Christian their labor has been implicitly sought see that the basic human rights of all of Christ, to support the Bishops of calling and our American legacy. and frequently exploited. True immi- men and women are respected. At the Texas and the Bishops of the United The issue of immigration reform gration reform will go beyond secur- moment this work involves appealing States in our efforts to bring about is very close to my heart, not only ing borders to address the manifold to our Congressional representatives legislation that corrects our fl awed because I am the shepherd of a large concerns of justice to people who have for meaningful immigration reform immigration system and creates an diocese in Texas, but also because laid down roots in the United States. that as much as possible meets the order that upholds human dignity I have seen fi rsthand the struggles The plight of the immigrant is needs of all, especially the poor. To this and provides hope for impoverished and suffering of people searching for an ancient as well as contemporary end, I along with the Bishops of the people. This is not “political” activity, a better way of life both here and in Christian story. Today is not really United States and, more specifi cally, but a response of faith. Mexico. During my visits to Mexico, different from Biblical times when the with Bishop Farrell and my brother I have walked and talked with many prophets judged society as faithful to Bishops in Texas have called for com- men and women who labor intensely God by its treatment of “strangers,” prehensive changes that include the to provide the bare necessities for that is immigrants, along with widows following measures: their families. These are real people and orphans. Our Lord, along with the with real problems who are search- Blessed Mother and St. Joseph, were • a viable path to permanent residen- + Bishop Kevin W. Vann, JCD, DD ing for real solutions. Dismissing aliens in Egypt. The rich tradition of cy for the undocumented population; Diocese of Fort Worth

Report: Pope to create Vatican CORRECTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS: department for ‘new evangelization’ • In the April 23 issue of the North Texas A reader from one of the parishes to go over Catholic, the home base of the abortion doctor goal out of the Block One group of parishes VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Bene- the need to renew the roots of the faith in seen leaving the Henderson Street Planned suggested that they deserved recognition as dict XVI is planning to create a Roman European and other Western societies. Parenthood facility in the story on the Good well. We agree. So here, also honored are Friday Rosary Vigil on page 28 was Tyler, not the parishes from Block One of the All Things department charged with overseeing It was Pope John Paul II who fi rst used Wichita Falls. Possible campaign who went over their goals: the “re-evangelization” of traditionally the term “new evangelization,” and Il Good Shepherd, Colleyville; Holy Family, Christian countries, an Italian newspaper Giornale said a proposal to create a Vatican • Also in the April 23 issue, the parishes over Fort Worth; Holy Rosary, Cisco; Holy Trinity reported. department to promote this type of activ- goal in the second block of parishes in the Mission, Azle; Sacred Heart, Wichita Falls; St. The Pontifi cal Council for the New ity was made in the 1980s by Father Luigi All Things Possible campaign were listed: Francis Xavier, Eastland; St. John, Strawn; St. Evangelization will be announced in an Giussani, the founder of the Italian lay Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Joseph, Nocona; St. Rita, Ranger. apostolic letter being prepared by the pope movement Communion and Liberation. Decatur; Holy Name of Jesus, Fort Worth; and will be headed by Italian Archbishop More recently, the newspaper said, Immaculate Heart of Mary, Fort Worth; Our • Congratulations to all these and to all Rino Fisichella, Il Giornale said April 25. Cardinal Angelo Scola of Venice re-pro- Lady of Guadalupe, Wichita Falls, Santa Rosa, Catholics who have given for the good of The Vatican had no immediate comment posed the idea to Pope Benedict, and the Knox City; St. John the Baptizer, Bridgeport; the local Church. May future generations of on the report. German pontiff decided to move ahead St. Mary of the Assumption, Fort Worth; St. Catholics here remember and appreciate your Mary, Gainesville; St. Matthew, Arlington; St. generosity, as we appreciate the generosity of The step would represent the fi rst ma- with the project. Mary, Jacksboro; and St. Mary, Quanah. those who have built the Church for us. jor Roman Curia innovation under Pope Archbishop Fisichella has headed the Benedict, who has frequently spoken about Pontifi cal Academy for Life since 2008. North Texas Catholic, May 7, 2010 Page 3 Diocesan / National

Father Kyle Walterscheid, Seminarians, inspired by director of the Offi ce of Vocations, is shown walking pioneer priest, Fr. Tolton, esponding out of Sacred Heart R in Muenster following his ordination to the priesthood pray for black vocations to od’s all in May 2002. Even then, G C he appeared to be inviting WASHINGTON (CNS) — In his American priest to pursue a voca- people to ask if they breviary, seminarian Christopher S. tion, but no U.S. seminary would were being called to a Rhodes carries a special holy card accept him because of his race. He vocation. depicting Father Augustine Tolton, was ordained to the priesthood in the fi rst recognized black priest in on April 24, 1886, and sent Curious about priesthood? the United States. In 2012, Rhodes back to serve as a missionary in hopes to be ordained as the fi rst Af- the U.S. Despite the racism he rican-American priest of the Arch- endured, he became renowned as a Breakfast at the Cathedral diocese of Louisville, Kentucky, in preacher, and founded St. Monica more than two decades. Parish, the mother church for black might be just the thing “I use that (holy card) always as Catholics in . He died in a source of encouragement. If he 1897 at age 43. f you are a young narians in a short Saturday could do it as the fi rst, I could do The Archdiocese of Chicago morning session at the end it,” said Rhodes, who is the only announced in March that it was ICatholic man, in- of the academic year for col- African-American seminarian beginning the sainthood process terested in your faith, lege students and near the now studying at Theological Col- for Father Tolton. end of the academic year for lege, the national seminary of The According to the U.S. Confer- and are wondering The end of high school students. Catholic University of America. ence of Catholic Bishops, about 75 The end of an academic Rhodes now serves as the presi- seminarians of African descent, what God has in mind an academic year is the perfect time to dent of the National Black Catholic most of whom are immigrants for your future, then have young men consider Seminarians Association, and he from Africa, are studying to be their calling as they reach a organized and sang as a cantor at priests in the United States. About the open invitation year is the new stage in their lives. This an April 24 Mass at the Theological 250 African-American priests, gathering is simply a begin- College Chapel to mark the Na- 400 African-American sisters, from Bishop Kevin ning step to help young men tional Day of Prayer for Vocations and 50 black religious brothers perfect time see the priesthood as a real Vann to have Mass in the Black Community. are now serving in the United option in their lives, to talk Washington Auxiliary Bishop States, which has 3 million Afri- and “Breakfast at with men their age (seminar- Martin D. Holley, one of 16 African- can-American Catholics. to have young ians) who are learning about American bishops, celebrated the At the Mass, Bishop Holley the Cathedral” is an their faith and their calling Mass, which was held on the 124th encouraged the seminarians to opportunity to learn men consider as they deepen their spiritual anniversary of Father Tolton’s or- likewise serve their people with lives and are committed to dination to the priesthood. love and help lift up vocations. about the fulfi lling serving others. “I would not be standing here He noted that in today’s world, their calling On a few occasions, I as a priest and a bishop if not for there are “so many obstacles to and selfl ess life of have seen young high school Father Augustine Tolton,” said hearing the voice of the Lord,” priesthood that you age men who already know Bishop Holley. “The odds were and he pointed out how the Af- as they reach they are called to consider stacked against him. He perse- rican-American community faces won’t want to miss. the priesthood, are mature vered because of faith and the challenges like high rates of abor- a new stage in for their age, and are free to grace of God.” tion, AIDS, drug addiction, and Breakfast at the Cathedral enter the seminary immedi- Born into slavery in 1854 and incarceration. “It’s going to take is a golden opportunity for ately after high school. Most baptized a Catholic, Father Tolton good people like you to reach out. ... young men between the ages their lives. young men, however, want was encouraged by an Irish- Evangelize, reach out to them.” of 16 and 25 who are inter- to experience college life and ested in learning more about know what it is like to live the priesthood to join Bishop on their own. This is very North Vann on Saturday, May 15. healthy too, as it gives young Bishop Vann will celebrate men time and space to ma- Texas the 8 a.m. Mass at St. Patrick ture in many ways. Still oth- Catholic Cathedral, followed by a good men! ers, called by God to consid- short question and answer Parents, if you want a er the priesthood, want some session. After breakfast, brighter Church for tomor- time after college to enter the provided by the Serra Club, row, then you ought to be work force for a few years, we will have talks given by willing to give your bright- and this, once again, can Publisher: our seminarians, view the est son to the Church. If you bring much needed resolve Bishop Kevin W. Vann powerful “Fishers of Men” want a more compassionate and maturity before entering Editor: Jeff Hensley video, as well as take a look Church, then you ought to the seminary. Associate Editor: Tony Gutiérrez at the many steps involved in be willing to give your son For any young man Editorial Assistant: Juan Guajardo discerning one’s vocation. who has the biggest heart to interested, please RSVP by Administrative Assistant: Judy Russeau We all want our priests, the Church. A calling to the Wednesday, May 12, so that Editorial Offi ce: 800 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, Texas 76108, (817) men of prayer dedicated for priesthood is a calling from 560-3300; FAX (817) 244-8839. we may know how many life to Christ and the Church, Christ Himself who leads Circulation Offi ce: Rita Garber, 800 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, Texas to expect for breakfast. 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POSTMASTER: Send address changes to North Texas Catholic, 800 West new homes, our anniversa- generation to consider doing Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, Texas 76108. ries, when we are ill, and at the same. Father Kyle Walterscheid is the Deadline for information for the North Texas Catholic is noon of Wednesday of the week before the paper is published. The NTC is published two times a our funerals. Besides this, the Breakfast at the Cathedral, director of Vocations for the month on Friday, except for the months of June, July, and August when it is priest is to set the example it is hoped, will be an annual Diocese of Fort Worth. He can published one time each month. for the rest of the Church and invitation of young men to be reached by e-mail to The appearance of advertising in these pages does not imply endorsement of for all of society. We need meet our bishop and semi- [email protected]. businesses, services, or products. Readers must exercise prudence in respond- ing to advertising in all media. Page 4 North Texas Catholic, May 7, 2010 Corpus Christi DCCW Benedic- St. Patrick Ca- Film ‘You Shall Sunday will be tion to Mankind thedral to host Believe...’ will celebrated June 6 award nomina- evening with be presented at Bishop Kevin Vann will cel- tions Frank Kelly San Mateo ebrate Corpus Christi Sunday People Do you want to give a woman with a special Mass at St. Patrick “You Shall Believe…” a docu- in your parish some long overdue May 11 Cathedral on Sunday, June 6. The mentary film on the Eucharist recognition? The Fort Worth St. Patrick Cathedral, 1206 Mass will begin at 12:30 p.m. and will be presented at San Mateo Diocesan Council of Catholic Throckmorton St., Fort Worth, an outdoor Eucharistic Proces- Mission in English and Spanish. Women (DCCW) is accepting will host Frank Kelly Tuesday, sion at St. Patrick’s will be held The Spanish presentation will nominations for the Benediction Events May 11. Kelly will share the tale be offered Sunday, May 16. and following the Mass. All are invited to Mankind Award. The award of how he survived electrocution. to participate. the English presentation will be will be presented by Bishop Kevin &of Importance for the “His story shines with his strong For more information, contact offered Sunday, May 23. Both Vann and Father Ivor Koch at the Irish Catholic heritage and love of the cathedral office at (817) Church of Fort Worth sessions will begin at 5 p.m. DCCW convention on Oct. 20 at St. Jesus, Mary, and the saints, with a 332-4915. St. Patrick Cathedral is Discussion time with Australian Jude Parish in Mansfield. special devotion to Padre Pio who located at 1206 Throckmorton St. journalists Ron Tesoriero and The nomination forms were appeared to him in the hospital in downtown Fort Worth. Mike Willesee will follow the included in the Fort Worth Di- following his electrocution,” ac- film. ocesan Catholic Women’s Update cording to event organizers. Mike, a senior investigative Eagle Classic Newsletter mailed to women in Kelly’s journey is the subject of journalist, and Ron, a lawyer, the diocese. The nomination the book Short Circuit to God, by have been researching claimed Golf Tourna- must be submitted with the DCCW David Long. Long will be available supernatural events in the Catho- form and signed by the or for questions and book signing lic Church for a number of years. ment will be administrator of the parish sub- following the talk. All book pro- Their work became the basis held May 14 mitting the nominee. All forms ceeds will go to missions in India for the making of the television must be postmarked no later than and Ghana. The eighth annual Eagle Clas- program broadcast internation- July 1 and mailed to Kathleen The evening will begin with sic Golf Tournament benefiting ally on the Fox network in 1999, Thome at 6491 Peden Rd. East, Mass at 6:30 p.m., followed by St. John the Apostle School will “Signs from God. Science Tests Fort Worth, TX 76179. the talk and individual healing be held Friday, May 14, at Iron Faith.” They are currently re- For more information, call prayers as time permits. For more Horse Golf Course, 6200 Skylark searching “the blood of Christ” Kathleen at (817) 236-8518. information, call the Queen of Circle in North Richland Hills. through science and through ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI — Parents and families of children enrolled in Peace Center message line at history. What they have to say Check-in time for the tournament St. Francis Children’s Discovery Center Preschool gathered for the blessing (817) 244-8191, or call (817) will be 11:30 a.m. and tee-off will touch the hearts and minds of a statue of St. Francis donated in honor of the staff at the preschool. 244-7733 or (817) 558-9805, of all that hear them, according time will be 1:30 p.m. The cost is Marriage En- The statue, placed in the Children’s Garden, was blessed April 22 by Father or visit the Web site at www. $100 per player and includes golf to program materials. counter Week- Jacob Alvares, SAC, parochial vicar of St. Francis Parish in Grapevine. The frankkellyministry.com. For more information and to cart, goodie bag, bucket of balls, blessing coincided with the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. banquet, and awards ceremony. make a reservation, visit the Web end to be held site at www.youshallbelieve.com. Sponsorship levels are also avail- Holy Family golf able. Non-players are invited to June 25-27 NTC publication deadlines San Mateo Mission is located at attend the dinner and awards tournament to 3316 Lovell Ave., Fort Worth. “One year or 50, no matter The North Texas Catholic is published twice monthly, except during ceremony for $10 per person. how long you’ve been married, Participants may register on- the months of June, July, and August when it is published monthly. be held May 21 Young adults a Marriage Encounter Weekend is a The deadline to submit information is noon on the Wednesday of line at www.stjs.org/golf.htm or great way to breathe new life into The HFCS Dads’ Club will be by contacting Sandra Gonzalez the week before the paper is published. hosting its fourth annual golf invited to par- your relationship,” according to Submit items to [email protected]. Items for the May 21 issue at [email protected] or (817) 235- promotional material. The next tournament benefitting Holy Fam- ticipate in ‘Ad- 6552. must be received by noon on May 12. Items for the June 25 issue ily School. The tournament will be Marriage Encounter weekend will must be received by noon on June 16. be held June 25-27 at the Catholic held Friday, May 21 at Hawk’s Creek venture’ retreat Icon workshop Renewal Center, 4503 Bridge St., Golf Club, 6520 White Settlement May 28-31 Fort Worth. Rd., in Westworth Village. The to be offered in Marriage Encounter is a week- Sacred Heart Natural Family format will be a Best Ball, Four- “The Adventure: An Ignatian end program for married couples Church, Seymour Planning class person Scramble with featured Experience,” a retreat program Irving June 12-16 led by married couples. It consists events including a Ball Drop, Hole based on St. Ignatius’ The Spiri- tual Exercises, will be offered May St. Basil the Great Byzantine of carefully designed steps that will celebrate to be offered at in One, Longest Drive, Closest to the 28-31 for participants between Church, 1118 East Union Bower lead couples to honestly examine Pin, auction, and team awards. The the ages of 19 and 25. The retreat Rd., Irving, will sponsor an ecu- all aspects of their life together. centennial two locations tournament will kick-off at 10 a.m. will take place at Montserrat Je- menical workshop in painting There is a series of presentations Sacred Heart Church in Sey- The Couple to Couple League with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. The suit Retreat House, 600 N. Shady icons during the week of July given by trained “team couples,” mour will celebrate its 100th offers classes in the sympto-ther- registration fee is $150 per player Shores, Lake Dallas. 12-16 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. followed by an assignment. anniversary June 11, the feast of mal method of natural family or $600 for a team of four players. The Spiritual Exercises, ac- Participants will learn the various National Marriage Encounter the Sacred Heart, and June 12. planning for married and en- Register before May 20 for early bird cording to a retreat flyer, “can techniques iconographers have is an ecumenical and interfaith On Friday, June 11, the celebra- gaged couples. To register for a savings. The fee includes a round be successfully made at almost employed in the ancient art of organization and based in Judeo- tion will begin with a Mass at 7 course starting May 23 at 2 p.m. at of golf, cart, driving range use, golf any stage, but they are specially icon painting through the centu- Christian traditions. All couples p.m. followed by a catered meal St. John the Apostle Church, 7341 shirt, drinks, catered lunch, and designed for that proud, bold time ries. Father Elias Rafaj, workshop are welcome. in Mosler Hall. Father Stephen Glenview Dr., North Richland more. Sponsorships and volunteers in your life when virtually all life- instructor, will also explain the Reservations are required and Berg, vicar general of the Diocese Hills, contact Andrew and Saman- are welcome. All proceeds will help determining options, and life-de- symbolism, meaning, and re- a $60 non-refundable deposit is of Fort Worth, Father Charles tha Mudd at (817) 284-5117. To with planned improvements to railing mistakes, are made.” “The ligious uses of icons in public required to hold each reservation. Gorantla, HGN, sacramental register for a course starting May the Holy Family School’s athletic Adventure” is a personal guided services and private devotions. The balance of the weekend cost minister of Sacred Heart, and 23 at 1:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart facilities. tour of the heart, in silence, and is Fr. Rafaj is the pastor of St. John is due at the program. Space is priests who have served Sacred Church, 1501 Ninth St., Wichita For more information visit the described as an “identity-defining Chrysostom Byzantine Church of limited. Marriage Encounter is Heart in the past will concel- Falls, contact Jacob and Lauren Web site at www.holyfamilygolf. opportunity.” Houston and assistant director of a non-profit organization and ebrate the Mass. Morath at (940) 544-2515. Visit org, e-mail info@holyfamilygolf. The cost is $100. For more religious education for the Byzan- supported entirely by couple do- Saturday’s celebration will www.ccldfw.org for more class org, or contact Marc Meadows at information or to register, call tine Archeparchy (Archdiocese) of nations. To cover lodging, meals, begin at 10 a.m. with vendors, dates and information. (817) 927-8101 or Chris Murphy Montserrat at (940) 321-6020. Pittsburgh. He holds a licentiate and other expenses, the weekend a horseshoe tournament, volley- at (817) 845-0310. degree in Eastern Christian stud- costs $175 for each couple. In the ball, and kids’ activities on the St. John Parish ies from the Pontifical Gregorian case of financial needs, scholar- grounds. A Polka Dance will be Cory Cowden earns Eagle Scout University in Rome. ship funds are available. A par- held in Mosler Hall from 2 p.m. to offer weekly For additional information tial deposit is still required. For to 6 p.m. A Mass at 7 p.m. will Award with project for Holy Rosary round out the day’s festivities. summer camp on the workshop, contact St. more information or to register Cory he worked closely with Mr. Chad The parish community extends St. John the Apostle Parish will Basil Parish at (972) 438-5644 online, visit the Web site at www. Cowden, Riley, the school’s principal, in a special invitation to former offer a weekly summer camp June or [email protected]. ntexasme.org. son of Morris conducting an inventory of furni- parishioners. There will be family 1 to Aug. 27 for children ages and Denise ture and equipment, then entering displays of history/memorabilia. one through eighth grade. The Cowden, has the data along with correspond- Those wishing to attend the din- camp will be available Monday earned the ing pictures onto the schools Annual Vocation Awareness Pro- ner Friday night, set up a family through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 rank of Eagle inventory database and created display, or have any questions p.m. A summer Parents Day Out Scout, which a personalized CD of the database gram will be held June 25-27 regarding the event are encour- program will also be offered from is the highest for backup documentation. The 2010 Vocation Awareness priest, brother, or sister. aged to contact the church office 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesdays honor in the Cory is a graduate of Holy Program will be held June 25-27 Pre-registration is required. at (940) 889-5252. only or Tuesdays and Thursdays Cory Cowden Boy Scouts Rosary School, and he is looking at Holy Trinity Seminary, 3131 For more information, contact Sacred Heart Church is lo- for children ages one through of America. Cory chose to do his forward to his graduation from Vince Hagan Dr., Irving. The Father Kyle Walterscheid, director cated two-and-one-half hours five years. Eagle Scout Leadership Project for Mansfield Summit High School. weekend is open to all individuals of Vocations, at (817) 560-3300 from the Fort Worth area into St. John’s is located at 7341 Holy Rosary School in Arlington. He plans to attend college and who are Catholic, 18 to 40 years ext. 105 or kwalterscheid@ the country going 199 West to Glenview Dr. in North Richland Along with the help of many pursue a degree in computer of age, and have an interest in fwdioc.org, or visit http://www. Jacksboro and then 114 West to Hills. For more information, call friends, family, and fellow scouts, science. learning about the ministry as a vapinfo.org. Seymour. (817) 595-2654. North Texas Catholic, May 7, 2010 Page 5 Diocesan Page 6 North Texas Catholic, May 7, 2010 Diocesan Fr. Gonzalo Morales to celebrate silver jubilee May 18 Father Gonzalo Morales will bus, Ohio and graduated in 1981 cese of Fort Worth in 1989. From serves as parochial vicar at both mark his 25th anniversary of with a degree in American 1994 to 2002, he served as pastor St. Frances Cabrini Church in ordination to the priesthood studies. He completed seminary at St. John the Baptizer Church Granbury and St. Rose of Lima May 18. He was ordained by studies at Assumption Seminary in Bridgeport, St. Mary Church Church in Glen Rose. Bishop Joseph Delaney on that in with a Master of in Jacksboro, and Assumption of Angela Behrens, coordinator date in 1985 at his home parish Divinity degree in 1985. the Blessed Virgin Mary Church of youth ministries at St. Frances of St. Philip the Apostle Church Having served his pastoral in Decatur, regularly traveling Cabrini Church, notes that Fr. in Lewisville. internship at parishes in Vernon, approximately 150 miles between Morales will preside at the regular Fr. Morales, a native of Hart, Quanah, and Crowell, Fr. Morales the three rural communities. Saturday 5 p.m. Mass at the par- Texas and the son of the late was ordained to the diaconate at A beloved spiritual leader ish May 15, and a casual buffet Concepcion Cuellar Morales and Holy Family Church in Vernon in and gifted homilist, Fr. Morales dinner celebration will be held Maria Ramos Martinez Morales, March of 1985 and, after ordina- is also known for his service afterwards in celebration of his has recalled in previous inter- tion to the priesthood, served as at St. Joseph Church and Most anniversary. “He has been such views that he began to discern his parochial vicar at St. Patrick Ca- Blessed Sacrament Church in a blessing to our parish, and we vocation to the priesthood during thedral in Fort Worth until 1988. Arlington and at Our Lady of are so excited to share this special his high school years, with the Fr. Gonzalo Morales He also served at Immaculate Lourdes Church, Mineral Wells; occasion with him,” said Behrens. help of his then-pastor, Monsi- Sacrament Church in Arlington. Conception Church in Denton be- Holy Angels Church in Clifton; To RSVP to attend the parish din- gnor Joseph Scantlin, who now Fr. Morales entered Pontifi cal fore his fi ve-year appointment as and Our Lady of Guadalupe ner celebration, contact her at the serves as pastor of Most Blessed College Josephinum in Colum- director of vocations for the Dio- Church in Morgan. He now parish at (817) 326-2131.

Composer William Marsh was the heart William Marsh’s Centennial Mass, of Catholic music locally for decades other works, to be performed at Greenwood Memorial Park cal prodigy and began studies in St. Patrick Cathedral, May 23 in West Fort Worth shelters the music at the age of 12 at Ample- grave of William John Marsh, an forth College in Yorkshire, having The “Centennial Mass,” writ- internationally recognized com- served as his parish’s organist and ten by longtime cathedral organ- poser, with rich ties to the history choirmaster from the age of 16. ist William J. Marsh and beloved of the Diocese of Fort Worth. He The young man moved to Fort by generations of St. Patrick lies with several family members Worth in 1904, with the intention Cathedral parishioners, will be beneath a tall stone cross, close of staying for one year. A relative, sung by the cathedral choir at the in death as he was in life to his Morris Berney, was the son-in-law Sunday, May 23 Mass at 11 a.m. parents, four sisters, and brother. of Neil P. Anderson, who owned “May 23, 1929 is the date that A marker, placed at his gravesite the cotton brokerage where Marsh the Texas legislature adopted in 1985 by the Texas Historical soon began work as a bookkeeper. ‘Texas, Our Texas,’ which was Commission, notes that Marsh He quickly became the company’s composed by Mr. Marsh, as our — a native of England — was the offi ce manager and held that posi- state song. And so we hope to composer of “Texas, Our Texas”, William J. Marsh at the keyboard in an undated tion for 35 years, while also serving honor the memory of a very photograph from the archives of the Sisters of special part of our cathedral the state’s offi cial song. St. Mary of Namur. as organist and choirmaster at First While that may be the most Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth history by singing Mr. Marsh’s This copy of the sheet music for “Texas Our commonly known fact about the and ’50s meant learning to sing for 36 years and at Congregation compositions,” explained Kay Texas”, the offi cial state song composed by musical legend, William Marsh many of the Masses, anthems, Beth-El Synagogue for 22 years. Fialho, archivist and historian William J. Marsh, is from the archives of St. — fondly known to generations and hymns written by the prolifi c By the time Marsh became an for the cathedral. Patrick Cathedral. of local music students as “Uncle musician, agreed Mary Naron American citizen in 1917, his par- While the Mass was written Billy” — it is only a small part of the McMullin, a parishioner of St. ents and siblings had joined him by organist William Marsh over legacy of a man still remembered Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in in Fort Worth. It was not until he 70 years ago, it continues to be a William Marsh’s “Centen- by many as the musical heart of the Keller. McMullin was also a stu- became choirmaster at the cathe- favorite of cathedral choir mem- nial Mass” was fi rst sung by a Catholic community of Fort Worth dent at Mount Carmel Academy dral that Marsh became involved bers, said Doug Parsons, interim choir of 3,000 Catholics from for more than 40 years. and later, at Our Lady of Victory in liturgical music, according to organist and choirmaster for the across North Texas. The oc- Marsh began his service to the Academy in Fort Worth. She took a brief biography written by his cathedral. Parsons will accom- casion was a Mass held at the local Church as organist and choir- private voice lessons with Marsh niece-in-law, Mrs. Owen Thomas. pany the choir on the organ at Stadium at Fair Park in Dallas, master at St. Patrick Cathedral on from 1955 to 1966, and considered She also notes that Marsh wrote an the May 23 Mass. on Oct. 12, 1936, “Catholic New Year’s Day, 1920, and stayed him both a mentor and a nurtur- opera in 1931 and began to teach Calling Marsh’s music “state- Day” at the Texas Centennial until his retirement in 1963. ing family friend. organ, harmony, and counter- ly, but also very easy to sing,” Exposition. “My husband, Art, and I both “I was 12 years old when I be- point at Texas Christian Univer- Parsons noted that the Sanctus While Marsh wrote the knew Mr. Marsh very well, be- gan my lessons with Mr. Marsh, sity in 1934, while also serving as and the Gloria sections of the Mass in honor of the Vener- cause he taught organ and voice going to the house he shared with director of choral activities at the Mass are “very big and majestic, able Antonio Margil, a Spanish at Our Lady of Victory School his two sisters,” said McMullin. school for 17 years. very dramatic, and very joyous.” Franciscan missionary who [in Fort Worth] where I attended “I remember how he would pull “In 1939, he began to teach In honor of the occasion, choir founded missions in Texas in school,” recalled Patricia Dicker- up the piano bench, pat the seat piano, organ, voice, and chorus at members will sing “Texas, Our 1716, he dedicated the Mass to son, a longtime parishioner of St. next to him, and say, ‘Let’s get to Our Lady of Victory Academy,” Texas” as the recessional at the Bishop Joseph Patrick Lynch of Patrick Cathedral, “and he also work.’ Then his sisters — and they added Thomas. “To that he added conclusion of Mass, added Par- Dallas. For more information led music at Laneri [High School] were both educators, themselves, a night job as the music critic for sons. “Mr. Marsh wrote the song about the May 23 Mass or about where Art was a student. and they, like Mr. Marsh, never the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Both in what is called a ‘chordal’ , the legacy of William J. Marsh, “As young adults, Art and I married — would come in with of these ventures were to be a part which makes it really almost like contact the cathedral offi ce at would come to the cathedral for their notepads and their cups of of his life for over 20 years.” a hymn,” he explained. (817) 332-4915. noon Mass, and we would sing in tea, and they would critique my Even a degenerative spinal the choir. We knew all the music,” performance during my lesson. disease, which led to his retire- she said, “because it was music Every member of his family knew ment from the cathedral in 1963 death Feb. 1, 1971, at 90. how he used to stand outside his that Mr. Marsh had composed music. They were all wonderful and eventually resulted in his Mary McMullin remained a house on his sidewalk, looking and we learned it in school. He people, and so kind to me.” paralysis, could not keep him from friend of her mentor until the out over downtown, saying, ‘Isn’t was always so welcoming and Marsh was born in Woolton, his beloved music. He continued end, making frequent visits to the Fort Worth beautiful? I just love kind to us.” England, near Liverpool, on June to dictate his compositions to an home he shared with his sisters Fort Worth,’” recalled McMullin. To be a Catholic school student 24, 1880. The oldest of six children, organist friend, Lt. Col. Howard at 3525 Modlin Street, near the “I think Fort Worth really loved in the Fort Worth area in the ’40s William was considered a musi- Christian, until shortly before his city’s art museums. “I remember him, and his family, in return.” North Texas Catholic, May 7, 2010 Page 7 Diocesan Sr. Helen Mary Gieb, SSND 1928-2010 Sister Helen Mary Gieb, a mem- School in Gainesville, where she After founding Notre Dame volunteer ministry at Christus St. ber of the School Sisters of Notre was taught by the School Sisters School in 1963, where she served Joseph Village in Dallas, where Dame religious congregation for of Notre Dame. She professed as principal until 1970, Sr. Helen she resided until her death. Sister more than 75 years, died April 14 her fi rst vows within the order in Mary went on to establish and Helen Mary is lovingly remem- in Dallas after a brief illness. The 1949. With a degree in elementary implement a special education bered by her family and her reli- Mass of Resurrection was held education and a graduate degree program at Regina Caeli Center gious community as a visionary at the Holy Family Chapel at St. in special education, Sr. Helen in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where educator and selfl ess advocate Joseph Village in Coppell on April Mary taught students with special she served as principal until 1990. for all individuals with special 19; interment was at Calvary Hill needs in Louisiana, , and She then returned to Dallas to work needs. She is survived by her Cemetery in Dallas. before she was asked with young adults with develop- siblings Lucille Evans and Evelyn Born Nov. 17, 1928 to Joe and to establish a school for students mental disabilities while serving Schafer of Gainesville; Joe Gieb of Helen Gieb in Gainesville, Sr. with developmental disabilities as director of the Association for Midland and Annabell Gaughan Helen Mary attended St. Mary’s in Dallas. Independent Living (AFIL), a non- of Kansas City, Missouri; nine profi t organization that works to nieces and nephews and a large maximize the independence of extended family; the members of TRIDENTINE MASS mentally challenged individuals her religious congregation, and by providing training and support many friends. Latin Mass for daily living skills. Memorial gifts in her honor From 2002 until early 2009, Sr. may be made to the School Sisters : p.m. Sundays Helen Mary ministered at AFIL as of Notre Dame, Dallas Province, St. Mary of the Assumption Church an apartment supervisor before P.O. Box 227275, Dallas, Texas  W. Magnolia, Fort Worth her retirement and subsequent 75222. 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Below: Cub Scout Eric Easley of Pack 307 in St. Michael Parish receives his Light of Christ emblem from Bishop Vann. Assisting Bishop Vann are Susan Schabel and Mark Thornsburg, members of the Catholic Committee on Scouting.

Below Right: Boy Scouts and Venturer Scouts pose with Bishop Vann after the Religious Awards Ceremony April 18. Above: Boy Scouts from St. Andrew Parish who have received the Ad Altare Dei emblem and their leaders gather around scouting legend Bob Connelly, senior member of the Catholic Committee on Scouting. Connelly has devoted more than 75 years of his life to Scouting.

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By David Mills not they want to see it. God could have Church. No new evidence that Catholics wrapped up human history after the are sinners surprises us. We had only to Resurrection, but he didn’t. He left men look at our own lives to know that. ometimes picking to do his work, knowing full well what In fact, the sins of Catholics were an some of them would do. Sinners tend to wreck argument for the Church’s claims to be up the newspaper or Or rather it’s part of the key point. who she says she is. Of course a human looking at the Web The other part is that God established a whatever they touch. institution as big and old and complex S body that would be his whatever his fol- as the Church will have scandals and is just too painful. We know lowers did to it. It would always give the But only something horrors. Sinners tend to wreck whatever body and blood of Christ to his people, they touch. But only something divinely the major media twist a lot and forgive their sins. It would guard divinely guided and guided and empowered would have the truth, so they would always know survived everything its members have of the stories about the sex what He wanted them to know and to empowered would have done to it, much less shown that amaz- abuse scandal, but some do. It would always make saints, who ing ability for renewal and revival that would show everyone else what holiness survived everything its marks the Church’s history. very bad men did some very looks like. In the sixth chapter of John, after We believe God knows what He’s do- members have done the crowds had listened to Jesus long bad things, and other men ing, even if we can’t see the reason. For enough to decide they weren’t going to evidence, look at the kings of Judah, says to it, much less shown follow him — he said some crazy things, let them. Some of them were the Old Testament scholar Gary Ander- that preacher from Nazareth — Jesus monsters, and monsters son, in an article published in an Italian that amazing ability asked the apostles if they were going to newspaper. Anderson, who became a leave too. Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to people called “Father.” Catholic while teaching at Harvard, of for renewal and revival whom shall we go? You have the words all places, points out that of the 14 kings of eternal life.” I’m afraid there’s no good comeback of Israel listed in Jesus’ genealogy in that marks the Church’s That seems to me the best answer to offer people who use the news to Matthew, 12 were bad guys. God kept to challenges like my friend’s, not that score points against the Church. They his promise to give David an heir (whom history. people like that will always listen. make the simple equation: “Bad = we know to be Jesus) through men who Where else should we go? The Church is bad Church.” For them it’s obvious. worshipped idols, killed people when the Body of Christ. Despite the great sins There are some good long answers useful, slept around, robbed their people of its members — despite our sins — we to that charge, but few people are going for their own gain. meet the Lord there in a way we meet to sit still for them. They won’t listen to As in the Old Testament, so in the stowed upon it.” Him nowhere else on Earth. There He us while we distinguish the Church as New. As Anderson writes, “when God My family and I were received into offers us the words of eternal life. the Body of Christ and the Church as called the Church into being, he did not the Church in 2001. After the stories we see it on the evening news. The idea alter the moral DNA we share with the about the Archdiocese of Boston started David Mills is author of DISCOVERING MARY that God may accomplish his purposes rest of the human race …. What is divine appearing in 2002, a friend said, “I and the deputy editor of FIRST THINGS. He through sinful men is too subtle for about the Church, however, is not the bet you’re sorry now.” No, I said. We can be reached at [email protected]. them. moral character of its offi ceholders but came into the Church knowing every Anderson’s article, “The Church as New Is- But that is the key point, whether or the eternal promise that God has be- bad thing that can be said against the rael,” can be found on www.ilsussidiario.net. Lessons from my 90-year-old mom

By Father Peter J. Daly Mom still lives in her own apartment, Each visitor stays about an hour. They Every day Mom receives telephone calls but it can hardly be said she “lives on her change the bed and help Mom bathe. The from her children in diaspora from New own.” morning worker gets her up and makes York to Illinois to Florida. y mother turns 90 this When you are 90, you have staff. Her breakfast. The evening worker gets her No matter how old you are, you call month. permanent staff consists of her eight chil- to bed. your mother. M dren. She says the reason for having eight Mom also has Meals on Wheels, which Every day she prays. She was never a If you talk to her, she says that she is children is so that you never have to go brings a hot lunch and a cold dinner fi ve traditional Catholic exactly. She was always the same today as she was when she was into a nursing home. days per week. Even in the terrible snow a thinker and a questioner. She keeps her 50. However, she has noticed that all of She lives on the 11th fl oor of a high-rise. storms this winter they came faithfully. own prayer ritual from her days as a third her eight children have certainly gotten My brother Kevin lives one fl oor below. Currently the meals are delivered by a order Dominican. She reads the Scriptures older. He takes care of her medicines and bills. nice young man in his 20s. Every day Mom with a critical mind and a poetic heart. I drove up to see her in at Together with my sister Maureen, who lives tells him he is a nice-looking boy. At 90, Mom has peace. She lives in the Easter. a few blocks away, he drives Mom to church, Mom is defi nitely low-income. She lives present. She forgives (and forgets) the She was tired from going to the Easter the doctor, the hairdresser, and everywhere on Social Security, a tiny pension, and her past. She hopes for the future and heaven. Vigil the night before. else. They get the “caregiver award.” savings. Every month her savings diminish She enjoys the little things, like chocolate I asked her, “How are you, Mom?” Besides the children, Mom has two paid a little. But, hey, that’s what they are for. milkshakes. But she values the big things: She told me that she had broken the caregivers, one in the morning and one in Every six weeks or so, Mom comes to life, family, faith, and love. frames of her glasses and her hearing aids the evening. stay with me for a week. It gives her a Happy birthday Mom. You go girl! weren’t working. The morning visitor is generously paid break in “the country house,” as she calls “Well,” she said sarcastically, “I can’t for by the state under Medicaid. It is a the rectory. Father Peter J. Daly is author hear and can’t see. But apart from that program intended to keep people out of She does not want to live out in the of the “Parish Diary” column I’m alright.” nursing homes, which would cost the state country. “Too boring,” she says. for Catholic News Service. He It was nothing serious. A spot of super much more. She also goes to visit my sisters Brenda, writes on church life from his glue fi xed the glasses. It turned out the The evening visitor Mom pays out of Rena, Deirdre, and Brigid at their houses. parish, St. John Vianney in hearing aid batteries were in backward. her own savings. The peripatetic Mrs. Daly! Prince Frederick, . North Texas Catholic, May 7, 2010 Page 11 Views

God sent me a hurt little friend whose Refusing to Choose constant who must suffer perseverance taught me By Richard M. Doerfl inger that even in woundedness, ome teachers like we can adapt and become a to pose riddles Sto their students So who would the Catholic on “lifeboat ethics.” bishops throw off the boat? Gift to Various members of Uninsured citizens, or immigrants a ship’s crew — from the captain to a lowly and the unborn? The answer was: others cabin boy — are drift- None of the above. The bishops ing at sea in a lifeboat, refused to choose between one By Mary Morrell with limited provi- moral wrong and another. sions, and they have to “Jesus is God’s wounded healer: through his wounds we are healed. Jesus’ suffering and death brought joy and life. His decide which member humiliation brought glory; his rejection brought a com- to kill so the others can munity of love. As followers of Jesus we can also allow our keeps every other federal uninsured “outweighed” the wounds to bring healing to others.” survive. program from funding elec- legislation’s moral fl aws. But — Henri Nouwen tive abortions and health plans Catholic moral reasoning The fi nal situation with that cover such abortions. The doesn’t work that way. As the health care reform this spring federal government would now U.S. bishops explained in their ach spring my backyard be- might have been crafted to subsidize plans covering abor- Faithful Citizenship document in E comes home to a host of critters stump these students. The tion, and require those plans 2007, doing good and avoid- House of Representatives had to collect a special fee for such ing evil are equally pressing who are a continual source of delight passed a reform bill that the abortions from all purchas- demands. There is no “ceiling,” Catholic bishops commended ers whether they object or not. no upper limit, to the good we to me. For the past two years my fa- for ensuring access to health Finally, the bill appropriated its are called to do for the poor care for the poor and immi- own new funds from the Trea- and vulnerable, and their needs vorite has been the hyperactive squir- grants, and for respecting long- sury that were exempt from the must never be forgotten. But standing current laws on abor- Hyde policy against abortion, there is a “fl oor” to that com- rel who seemed to rejoice, in his own tion and conscience rights. But including billions of dollars for mitment, beginning with re- squirrel way, in being alive. the Senate refused to consider community health centers serv- spect for the most fundamental this bill. Instead it approved its ing the poor. good of the human person, life own version that was defi cient So who would the Catholic itself. In particular, we cannot He had a penchant in all these areas, and said: This bishops throw off the boat? “do good” by expanding direct for sliding across can- is our fi nal answer. Due to a Uninsured citizens, or immi- attacks on innocent human life. vas awnings, swinging change of one Senate seat, that grants and the unborn? The The rule for passing health care in the neighbor’s hang- chamber said it no longer had answer was: None of the above. legislation is the same as the ing planters, and jump- 60 votes to pass any bill with The bishops refused to choose rule for medical ethics gener- ing up on my patio table to further substantive changes between one moral wrong and ally: First, do no harm. join me for coffee when I was (though it could make purely another. They reaffi rmed that The bishops surely knew least expecting it. fi scal changes under a “recon- all the human lives at stake that many would be disap- This season there is a different squirrel, ciliation” process requiring a are of inestimable worth, and pointed, and some would see one that doesn’t do much sliding or swinging. And simple majority). that Congress must pursue them as being unrealistic. But when he does run, it’s with the characteristic of a crab, So the fi nal “take it or leave reform in ways that do not at- sometimes we get to change always stage right. Obviously, he is wounded. it” bill could be improved on af- tack innocent human life, deny the world, and occasionally we I noticed him one morning, picking up a peanut fordability. But it would perpet- conscience rights, or ignore can only keep the world from from under my lawn chair. He seemed to be listing, uate injustices to both legal and immigrants. changing us. After all the “real- like he was drunk. Occasionally he would lose his undocumented immigrants. It Congress did not have the ists” have spoken, somebody balance and hit the frame of the chair. I thought he excluded a conscience rights political will to do this, so it still has to speak up for that was just having a bad day. But later, as I watched him provision that prevents govern- passed a law that does many cabin boy. try to sit on his hind legs to eat another peanut, he fell ment entities in other federal welcome things but is also, Mr. Doerfl inger is over sideways, a tiny version of Arte Johnson on Laugh health programs from discrimi- as USCCB president Cardinal Associate Director In when he used to fall over with that little tricycle. nating against doctors, nurses, Francis George said, “pro- of the Secretariat It was funny, but worrisome. I went outside to see if and hospitals that don’t provide foundly fl awed.” Repairing of Pro-Life Activi- he was OK, and then I realized that, though he was abortions. It refused accommo- those fl aws will take enormous ties, U.S. Confer- lying on his side, he was still eating the peanut. When dations for religious institutions effort in the months and years ence of Catholic he was done, he got up, found another peanut and that need to purchase health to come. Bishops. For more promptly fell over sideways again. coverage consistent with their Some expected the bishops information on the bishops’ pro-life moral values. And it violated to give in, to conclude that activities, see www.usccb.org/pro- SEE MORRELL, P. 22 the Hyde amendment, which expanding health care for the life and www.usccb.org/healthcare. Page 12 North Texas Catholic, May 7, 2010 Diocesan

Above: A view of the front portion of Hospital Santo Hermano Pedro in Catacamas.

Left: Hospital director Alberto Valledares, Bishop Mauro Muldoon, of the Diocese of Juticalpa, Minister of Health Arturo Bendaña, and third vice president of Honduras, Victor Hugo Barnica cut the ribbon for the new hospital.

Individuals and groups join the dioceses of Fort Worth and Juticalpa in a massive, six-year international effort to relieve... Human suffering By Juan Guajardo calpa; Archbishop Luigi Bianco, Archbishop Bianco and concel- Editorial Assistant papal nuncio to Honduras; Victor ebrated by Bishop Muldoon and Hugo Barnica, vice president of several local priests in the hos- or years, Catac- Honduras; Dr. Arturo Bendaña, pital’s large assembly hall. After “Like Mary at the foot of the amas, Hondu- minister of health; Elena de Lobo, the Mass, two hours of speeches Honduras’ fi rst lady; Carlos Ze- were given before the happy and Cross, Hospital Hermano Pedro ras, was the laya, brother of former president excited crowd. F Manuel Zelaya; Lincoln Figueroa, “There’s almost like an atmo- largest municipality in the mayor of Catacamas, and sphere of disbelief, that people will embrace all those who suffer.” other high ranking offi cials. can’t believe that it’s really hap- Central America with- Traveling through mountain pened,” Willmer said. villages on his way to the hospital Bishop Muldoon told how Bishop Mauro Muldoon out a hospital. dedication, Jonathan Willmer, a Franciscan friars arrived 66 years That is until the dioceses of Fort parishioner of Holy Redeemer in ago and built roads, installed Worth and Juticalpa, the local gov- Aledo, saw the elegant building electricity, built youth centers, for the majority of the population man suffering is a special experi- ernment of Catacamas, the federal rise out of the horizon. schools, and the regional hospital, [in this area] the trip to Hospital ence of the cross and resurrection government of Honduras, and “I was really struck by the San Francisco de Asis, in Juticalpa San Francisco is a long journey… of the Lord. Like Mary at the foot of several groups and individuals impact of it, I knew it was a large 35 miles away. It is now joined by at least a one-day trip, or maybe the Cross, Hospital Hermano Pedro came together in a united interna- project, but I had no idea quite Hospital Santo Hermano Pedro two or three days. will embrace all those who suffer.” tional effort to build a complete how large it was,” Willmer said. “I Betancourth, named after the mis- “Here, in the municipalities of Executive director of the hos- Catholic hospital in a populated had never been to Catacamas be- sionary Franciscan brother who Catacamas, Santa María del Real, pital, Alberto Valledares, said the yet impoverished region of Hon- fore and it’s all unpaved roads … founded a hospital, school, and and Dulce Nombre de Culmi, we hospital would do its best to treat duras that had long needed one. and there’s a whole load of shacks shelter in 1652 in Guatemala for have 150,000 human beings with- those in need. The hospital, costing approxi- and tumbled down buildings, and the poor and elderly. out emergency services, without “To all those present and to mately $6.5 million, was dedicated you’re going through these dirt “It’s fi tting to ask our gath- specialized surgeries, without all those listening, we say: We April 14 and is set to soon open roads, and then suddenly in the ered community two questions,” modern maternity care.” don’t want to be only a hospital; its doors to the more than 150,000 distance you see looming up, this Bishop Muldoon said. “Why a In reply to his second question, we want to be quality in health people living in Catacamas and its huge building — it looks like it’s hospital in the city of Catacamas? he said, “The answer sometimes services with a human focus to neighboring towns and villages. just been lifted out of Fort Worth And why a Catholic hospital? lays hidden in the social doctrine give relief to those who need our Among the 500 people at the and just put down here.” “The answer to the fi rst is of the Church … Christ sent his services,” he said. dedication were Bishop Mauro The dedication ceremony evident. Until now, there was only apostles to spread the Kingdom of He went on to thank several of Muldoon of the Diocese of Juti- began with Mass celebrated by one single municipal hospital … God and to heal the sick …. Hu- the individuals involved includ-

L-R • About 500 people attended the dedication ceremony which included a Mass and a tour of the building. • Bishop Muldoon and Arturo Bendaña, minister of health, sign a cooperation agreement during the dedication. • The h North Texas Catholic, May 7, 2010 Page 13 Diocesan

ing Bishop Muldoon, Bishop Alberto Valledares, Kevin Vann, several individuals director of the Before hospital, many from the Diocese of Fort Worth, new hosptial, Archbishop and many others. Luigi Bianco, lacked basic medical care Concluding his speech, Valle- papal nuncio to dares reminded the crowd, “Life is Honduras, and By Juan Guajardo schoolteacher in Catacamas who full of challenges and diffi culties, Bishop Muldoon Editorial Assistant saw fi rsthand the need for emer- but the goals we set should be ac- pose by a statue gency care. The teacher, Rafael of Santo Hermano Macias, said one of his students complished with the help of God.” Pedro, considered very year hundreds of lo- Following the presentations, by many as the cals would fl ock to receive had been hit on the head by a Bishop Muldoon and Dr. Arturo St. Francis of the Emedical care from the group 3-inch wide crossbar that fell Bendaña, the minister of health, Americas. of doctors, surgeons, and nurses from the soccer fi eld’s goal. The signed an agreement ensuring that from the Diocese of Fort Worth teacher rushed the boy to a local mutual cooperation will continue doing medical missions in Catac- clinic where the doctor turned between the government of Hon- lion on the table and the govern- and a maternity ward. amas, Honduras and its outlying him away, telling him he could duras and the Diocese of Juticalpa. ment of Honduras would put $2.6 “Eventually it will be a com- towns and villages. not treat the injury. Macias took The day ended with a ribbon million on the table, and then the plete, full-functioning hospital,” Julie Montague, a Good Shep- him to another clinic, and again cutting ceremony and Bishop Honduran congress would pass a Flynn said. herd parishioner and registered was turned away. So he drove all Muldoon and Carlos Zelaya, bill so the hospital could get some “I just think the people of the nurse who went on two of those the way to Santa María de Real, brother of former president operating money on an annual Diocese of Fort Worth should medical missions, witnessed how a city north of Catacamas. There, Manuel Zelaya, unveiling honor- basis from the federal govern- have an enormous satisfaction in the people would walk “miles and the boy was halfway treated but ary plaques. Zelaya represented ment,” Flynn said. knowing that they have reached miles” to receive care after the local died soon afterward. his mother, Hortensia Rosales de The $1.5 million comes from [and benefi ted] people on into parish in Catacamas put the word “So what does this hospital Zelaya, who funded one of the the diocese’s All Things Possible many, many years to come,” Flynn out that the group was coming. mean?” Flynn asked. “This means wings of the hospital. campaign, currently under way. said. “[People] that they will never “There’s no question that the that maybe there will be some kids While the building project “It’s a lot of work; you just know, who they will never see or need was there,” Montague said. that don’t lose their lives.” started in January 2009, according start laying some groundwork talk to, but they had a hand in pro- “We cared for patients about fi ve The nearest hospital, located in to Peter Flynn, diocesan director and [having some] discussions viding them medical assistance. days and one day we saw 800.” Juticalpa, is inaccessible to the ma- of fi nance and administrative ser- and start making commitments That’s what we’re all about. Led by Dr. William Runyon, jority of residents, since they don’t vices, the planning for the hospi- and getting people interested in “God puts before us oppor- the volunteer group would work own vehicles and can’t afford the tal was a process taking six years it,” Runyon said. “And the ball tunities, and it’s up to us to grab anywhere from 12 to 15 hours each cost of the bus, Flynn added. and many dedicated people. started rolling. It kind of devel- hold of them and do something day, going out to rural locations According to Bishop Mauro The idea started with a mission oped its own momentum.” with them.” and serving about 2,500 people Muldoon of the Diocese of Juti- group of doctors and nurses led The momentum continued Bishop Vann said the hundreds on each trip. calpa, the average income is about by Dr. William Runyon, an oral when Bishop Vann, Flynn, Run- of thousands of people there will It was on those trips that Run- “$60 a month for a family.” surgeon in Fort Worth, Flynn yon, and Bishop Muldoon gath- now be able to get the care they yon and the group saw the great “A $2 bus ride is like you spend- said. The group had been going ered with several doctors from need, thanks to the work of many need for a hospital. They would ing $200,” Bishop Muldoon said down to Catacamas on a yearly across the U.S. during a meeting dedicated individuals. help hundreds of people each in an interview with a fi lm crew basis to treat thousands of needy late in 2008 in St. Louis. There the “It’s a great testimony of faith day, but some they could do little sent by the Diocese of Fort Worth people as part of a parish-to-par- doctors, who were themselves ac- that you have people up here for, like the young boy who suf- to document the situation. “In gen- ish mission relationship. tive in medical missions to Hon- and folks down there working fered third-degree burns on his eral, a large number of people do Upon return from one of those duras, agreed to donate $125,000 together for a common goal, and leg and needed to be rushed to not have access to healthcare.” mission trips in 2003, Runyon told to ship medical equipment to the that’s no easy task to accomplish, a hospital several hours away, or Those who do make it to a Flynn, “If we want to do some- hospital, Flynn said. but it was accomplished,” he said. the young pregnant woman with distant hospital still face the risk thing signifi cant — if we can — as Then Bishop Vann enlisted The people of Catacamas were a dangerous prenatal condition of being turned away and denied a diocese we need to consider the help of the Hospital Sisters of overjoyed with the hospital, who was denied care at the near- care because of overfl ow or lack of stimulating some discussions St. Francis, whom he knew from Willmer said. But their joy prob- est hospital. resources — like the young preg- about building a hospital.” his many years in Springfi eld, ably came from more than just “Juticalpa didn’t have space nant woman Runyon’s group met The pair soon began brain- Illinois. Their donation came from having a hospital, he noted. available,” Runyon said of the on their medical mission. storming and planning. Several their Mission Outreach program, “Clearly there’s a real buzz in overcrowded hospital located 50 “They don’t even know if months, trips, and meetings later, through which the sisters annu- the air of hope and celebration minutes from Catacamas. she made it and if the baby was the local government of Catac- ally donate $6 million in used and and obviously a lot of that is for “There were so many stories, alright,” Hilda Flores said. “But amas offered to donate land for surplus medical equipment to the hospital — with all the lives every year it kind of multiplied,” that remained in Dr. Runyon’s the hospital. A breakthrough hospitals in third world countries. that hospital is going to save over Runyon said of the serious cases head — that we need to help arrived when Flynn, Bishop With their help, Bishop Vann and the years, but it goes beyond the group came across. “I can go these people.” Muldoon, Runyon, Valledares, Bishop Muldoon were able to get that,” Willmer said. “It shows on and on.” When Runyon returned from and others, had lunch with the crucial equipment for the hospital. people what can be done by peo- Runyon, an oral and maxillo- that medical mission in 2003, he fi rst lady of Honduras in 2008. Flynn said Hospital Hermano ple getting together and working facial surgeon in Fort Worth, has and Flynn came up with the idea They spent the next day and a Pedro, which is in the fi nal stages together. I think it’s given people led medical missions to Honduras for a modern, Catholic hospital half meeting with government of- of construction, has an outpatient the vision that they can rise above fi ve times in the past seven years. that would be affordable and run fi cials and the vice president. intake, an emergency area, two their circumstances. If this hospi- And while his group has grown to locally. The dioceses of Fort Worth “So a plan was hatched with fully operating surgical rooms, tal is the impossible, it’s kind of almost 30 nurses and doctors from and Juticalpa, the government of the idea that the Diocese of Fort several inpatient rooms, various opened people’s eyes to what sort Holy Family Parish and other Honduras, the Hospital Sisters of Worth would put $1.5 mil- laboratories, a full radiology lab, of things can be achieved.” parishes in the diocese, with scarce St. Francis in Springfi eld, Illinois, medical supplies and only a week and several other individuals both each time, he noticed there was in the U.S. and Honduras quickly only so much they could do. joined the effort. The municipality’s small health Six years later that hospital clinics are often not operated daily, became a reality when it was close at dark, and lack the exper- dedicated on April 14 before a tise and equipment that a hospital crowd of 500 people. can provide, said Hilda Flores, At the dedication, Bishop Mul- director of the diocesan Mission doon expressed the signifi cance of Council. As a result, childbirth, the hospital for the 150,000 lives dengue fever, malaria, HIV, and it will serve. countless other emergencies and “If Hospital Hermano Pedro infi rmities go untreated. saves only fi fty lives per year, vefi On one of his 16 trips to Hon- per month, or just a single life, it’s duras, Peter Flynn, Fort Worth more than worth all the time, all diocesan director of fi nance and the effort, all the sacrifi ce to make hospital during construction in December 2009 • Minister of Health Arturo Bendaña (center) takes a tour of the hospital with other visitors. administrative services, met a it a reality.” Page 14 North Texas Catholic, May 7, 2010 Diocesan Bishops vow to continue serving rapidly-growing Dallas Diocese

FROM PAGE 1 co-, Bishop Michael priesthood as a vocation. He also thanked his mother, his siblings faithful dedication.” origin, of dialects, of languages,” G. Duca of Shreveport, Louisi- thanked the congregations of the and his brother priests. At a reception afterward, the he said. “It is a mosaic and a ana, and retired Bishop Charles parishes in which he has served Speaking in Spanish, he told the new bishops mingled with family stained-glass window that comes V. Grahmann of Dallas, led the and his brother priests. numerous Spanish-speaking con- and friends in the church’s Grand to life every single day just like other bishops, archbishops and “They are the dedicated and gregants of his love of the Hispanic Salon. the rising of the sun. As bishops, I cardinals in the laying on of hands self-sacrifi cing men who work culture and their faith. “These are young, dynamic men exhort you and all of us here today on the two men’s heads. very hard for all of you each day, “For you and your faith I know who are committed to the work of to revere Christ, who comes to us After communion, the new and I am inspired by all of them, the Lord better, and I know the God, and they will be great bishops in each other.” bishops walked through the and I thank them for that inspira- signifi cance of the word commu- and leaders for the Church here In the rite of ordination, the two sanctuary with their crosiers and tion for me,” he said. “I promise nity. Your embrace of this ‘gringo’ in the Dallas area. And I expect bishops-designate stood, sat, and blessed the congregation. Before I will try to be a good bishop, to brings me lots of joy,” Bishop great things for them in the days to knelt at the foot of the altar. After the fi nal blessing, they were able serve you and to work hard in our Seitz said, to laughter from the come,” Archbishop Michael Shee- the reading of a mandate signed to address the congregation. Diocese of Dallas.” Mass participants. “I hope that han of Santa Fe, and former rector by Pope Benedict XVI and Bishop Bishop Deshotel remembered Bishop Seitz thanked Bishop as bishop I can continue serving at the Dallas Diocese’s Holy Trinity Farrell’s homily, the two men laid his deceased parents, Paul and Farrell and pledged to work to the Latino community with all of Seminary, said after the Mass. prostrate in front of the altar. Luna Deshotel, and his deceased help him in his ministry and to my heart. Here in Dallas we have Contributing to this story was Then, Bishop Farrell and the pastor for inspiring him to seek the “lighten your burden.” He also grown signifi cantly, thanks to your Franz Klein.

Arizona Catholics prepare to challenge new immigration law FROM PAGE 1 the United States. Ron Johnson, executive director of “this punitive law.” meaningful and just comprehen- traditional Mexican dancers from “We live with the fear of being the Arizona Catholic Conference, He encouraged Catholics to sive immigration reform,” Bishop St. Catherine Parish in Phoenix separated from our children,” he April 29, noting that the law had turn to prayer. “There’s been a lot Wester said in the statement. to the May 1 rally, He said he said. “But through this demonstra- not yet taken effect. “The local of emotion and media reporting Bishop Wester also criticized the turned out to support immigrant tion, we can testify that God is with Church is concerned with how on this,” he noted. “We’re asking politicization of the immigration is- customs. us. God can change the hearts of our this will be enforced.” our parishioners to remain calm, sue and urged lawmakers to make “We need to help each other in legislators. I hope God will bring Ignacio Rodriguez, associate not to overreact to the situation. a bipartisan effort to pass compre- both the good and the bad times,” them clarity of thought so they can director of ethnic ministries for Don’t be paranoid.” hensive immigration reform. Perez said. “This is a hard time for see how we are suffering.” the Diocese of Phoenix, said his Bishop John C. Wester of Salt “While many of our federal Hispanic culture. With the help Nelson Severino of Casa Grande, offi ce was receiving lots of calls Lake City, chairman of the U.S. elected offi cials have made good of our Lord and the Virgin Mary, while a legal immigrant from the from concerned parishioners. bishops’ Committee on Migration, faith efforts to pass reform, too we can pull through and build a Dominican Republic, fears the new “They don’t know if they’re joined with the bishops of Arizona many still view the issue through bridge. We must live as one, as law will lead to discrimination just going to get pulled over in the in criticizing the new law in a state- a political lens, using it to gain human beings.” against all Hispanic immigrants. street,” Rodriguez said. “People ment issued April 27. political or partisan advantage. Juan Carlos Tapia, a member “We come to work,” Severino are already looking to move back “SB 1070 is symptomatic of the This gamesmanship must stop. of St. Anne Parish in Gilbert, said said, adding that his children were to Mexico or to other states like absence of federal leadership on ... Until immigration reform is he lives every day with the fear of born in the United States. “There’s New Mexico and Texas.” the issue of immigration. For years passed, other states will attempt being deported. He and his wife a lot of criminals, but there’s also Jose Robles, director of diocesan now, the U.S. Catholic bishops to create and enforce immigration — who is also undocumented a lot of good people.” Hispanic ministry, said he was have called upon Congress and law, with harsh and ineffective — have eight children, all born in “People need to be calm,” said pleased to see legal challenges to two Administrations to enact consequences.”

afraid to be alone in the dark and “By offering our pain to God Shroud… only the presence of a person who through Christ, we can collaborate Vatican grants ‘recognitio’ to loves us can reassure us,” Pope in the victory of good over evil new English version of missal FROM PAGE 1 Benedict said. because God makes our offering The Bible accounts say that As with a “photographic docu- — our act of love — fruitful,” he WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Committee, an international Jesus was in the tomb from Friday ment” with a positive and nega- said. U.S. Conference of Catholic group of bishops who advise night to dawn on Sunday — a time tive image, he said, the shroud At the morning Mass in the Bishops announced April 30 the divine worship congrega- that was “chronologically brief, conveys that “the darkest mystery city’s St. Charles Square, the pope that the Vatican has given its tion about English liturgical but immense, infi nite in its value of faith is at the same time the said the shroud is a reminder that “recognitio,” or confi rmation, translations. and meaning,” the pope said. brightest sign of a hope without Jesus, who died for the sins of hu- of the new English translation Bishop Arthur J. Serratelli For a day and a half, Jesus’ limits” because it reminds people manity, also rose from the dead. of the Roman Missal, but said of Paterson, New Jersey, chair- body lay dead in the tomb and that Christ willingly embraced In the shroud, “we see refl ec- the exact date for its imple- man of the USCCB Committee it appeared as if God had hid- death to give all people the pos- tions of our suffering in the suffer- mentation in U.S. parishes on Divine Worship, expressed den himself from the world, the sibility of eternal life. ing of Christ,” he said. “Precisely remains to be determined. gratitude for the approval. pope said. “The shroud is an icon written for this reason it is a sign of hope: The approval came in a “I am happy that after Most modern men and women with blood: the blood of a man Christ faced the cross to erect a letter dated March 25 from years of study and review, the have had the experience of God fl agellated, crowned with thorns, barrier against evil, to allow us to Cardinal Antonio Canizares congregation for divine wor- seeming to hide from them and crucifi ed and wounded on his see in his Resurrection an antici- Llovera, prefect for the Vati- ship has concluded its work from the world, he said. Even if right side,” exactly as the Gospels pation of that moment when, for can Congregation for Divine and provided us with a text they cannot explain their feeling say Jesus was, the pope said. us, too, every tear will be dried Worship and the Sacraments, that will enable the ongoing in those terms, they experience “a Visiting the sick immediately and there will be no more death, although the missal is still renewal of the celebration void in their hearts that spreads,” after venerating the shroud, the nor mourning, wailing nor pain,” undergoing fi nal editing by of the sacred liturgy in our he said. pope said that in the linen cloth, he said. Vatican offi cials, the USCCB parishes,” he said. “After the two world wars, the which is about 14 feet long and On the eve of the pope’s visit, announcement said. In the coming weeks, Bish- concentration camps and gulags, 43 inches wide, Christians see not the Archdiocese of Turin said more The Vatican also approved op Serratelli’s committee Hiroshima and Nagasaki, our only a sign of intense suffering, than 1.7 million people had made a series of adaptations and will give Cardinal George its age became increasingly a Holy but also a sign of the power of reservations for a specifi c time to proper texts for use in the recommendation on when to Saturday,” the day when Jesus’ the resurrection that transforms view the shroud up close during United States. implement the new translation body lay lifeless in the tomb, the suffering into redemption. its April 10-May 23 exposition. The Cardinal Francis E. George in U.S. parishes. The cardinal pope said. “Living your suffering in union archdiocese also said it expected of Chicago, USCCB president, will then announce the date “We have all had the fright- with the crucifi ed and risen Christ, an average of 70,000 visitors each received the decrees person- to the bishops, along with an ening sensation of having been you participate in the mystery week to arrive without reserva- ally while he was in Rome implementation timeline and abandoned, which is precisely of his suffering for the salvation tions; they are allowed to view the for meetings of the Vox Clara process. the part of death that makes us of the world,” the pope told the shroud from farther away in the so afraid; like children we are sick. central aisle of the cathedral. North Texas Catholic, May 7, 2010 Page 15 Diocesan A group of Nolan students participate in a program that teaches them to LIFT others as they mentor young adults with challenging conditions Story and Photos by Joan Kurkowski-Gillen Correspondent hen Eric how to use kitchen appliances, operate a computer, or behave Gray properly in social situations. The visits are also enlightening Wtold for Nolan students who spend a portion of their time at the cen- his Christian Minis- ter listening to a brief presenta- try students at Nolan tion on traumatic brain injuries, mental retardation, cerebral Catholic High School palsy, and other disorders they encounter. Nolan Catholic is the class would spend the only area school involved with LIFT students on a regular 90 minutes each week basis. The interaction between the mentoring mentally ABOVE: Nolan students Brian Johnson (right) two groups of young people and Michael Ingram (back) cheer on one of challenged young benefi ts everyone, according to the LIFT students as he prepares to shoot a Terry Guthrie, LIFT program basketball. adults, Ashley Lopez supervisor. was a little apprehen- “It helps our students learn LEFT: Nolan student Emily Collins hugs a LIFT appropriate interactions with student. sive. folks,” the special education di- rector explained. “At the same BELOW: Nolan student Alyce Anderson helps time, they experience accep- LIFT students make “medals” out of paper for the “At fi rst I was so uncomfort- games held in the high school’s gym that day. able, I didn’t know what to tance by the general community do,” the graduating senior said, and begin to understand that describing her visits with 18- to interaction with other people is 22-year-olds participating in OK.” Fort Worth ISD’s Life Industrial Every six weeks, the men- and Functional Training (LIFT) tally challenged young adults program. “But every time I in Guthrie’s care are treated to ties because it’s on the heels went, I became more comfort- a special activity. A March 11 of the Winter Olympics and in able and understood more. excursion brought 31 LIFT par- conjunction with the Special Most of all I learned patience ticipants to Nolan where they Olympics.” and how to interact with the spent part of the morning play- Exposing Christian Minis- kids.” ing basketball, soccer, and golf tries students to the problems LIFT is a transition program games in the school’s gym with facing the mentally handi- for young people coming out their uniformed hosts. During capped is a way of showing of special education who need a break from physical activities, them the different ways people additional help coping with the the visitors fashioned Olympic- need help, explains Eric Gray, world. Courses are designed style medals from paper. Nolan’s director of Christian to improve motor movement “Typically, we would do this Ministry. and teach occupational and life on our campus, but we thought “It erases the stereotypes skills. coming here was an awesome some people have about those erybody else. They’re competi- teacher. “They react to situa- Lopez is one of 29 Nolan stu- way to incorporate them into with mental disabilities,” he tive. They’re happy, sad, and tions differently than younger dents who travel every Thurs- the Nolan Catholic commu- added. “Through knowledge smart. They have good days children.” day to the Transition Center to nity,” Guthrie continued. “And and interaction our students and bad days just like every- The college-bound senior help LIFT young people learn we chose the physical activi- learn these kids are just like ev- body else.” considers the time spent with Several students in Gray’s mentally challenged young NCHS class have expressed an interest adults a leaning experience that students in pursuing careers in medi- will help her later in life. sing the cine, nursing, or education that “And it’s fun,” she enthused. school’s involve special needs children. For Ashley Lopez, teaching alma mater Christian Ministry student the LIFT students simple skills to the LIFT Gabrielle Canard came to the like how to kick a soccer ball students. They are LIFT program with more expe- or swing a golf club has been a holding their rience dealing with mental dis- lesson in acceptance and under- two index abilities than most of her peers. standing. fi ngers The Nolan senior is a Special “I now know there are together to Olympics volunteer who enjoys people around me with chal- form a “V” working with younger age lenges, and you learn to work for Vikings groups. with that,” she explained. — the “I’ve worked with little “These are really funny, cool school’s kids for years, but now I think kids, and they’re normal. It just mascot. I understand the older ones takes them longer to under- better,” said Canard, who plans stand. They’re teaching me to to become a special education have patience.” Page 16 North Texas Catholic, May 7, 2010 Scripture Readings

his host Haitian pastor driving through Port- au-Prince, helping him search through the horrifi c scene for family members and friends among the dead, and transporting the injured to homes and hospitals in the countryside. He never stopped to look heavenward and wonder what would Jesus do. He “You will receive simply did what he was driven to do. power when the Holy May 16, Ascension of the Lord. He used his French language skills to assist Cycle C. Readings: his pastor for the few days that he remained in Spirit comes upon Haiti. After returning home, he stayed in contact you, and you will be 1) Acts 1: 1-11 every day. The pastor and people of the commu- Psalm 47: 2-3, 6-9 nity looked to him for help in fi nding long-term my witnesses … to the 2) Ephesians 1:17-23 assistance for their community. ends of the earth.” Gospel) Luke 24:46-53 Danny never gave a thought to the possibility that many people might have better connections —Acts 1: 8 than he or that he was a newcomer to an estab- By Jean Denton lished mission to Haiti. He simply set to work, using organizational and communication skills he story of Jesus’ ascension to his Father beyond his years. Within weeks he developed in heaven surprisingly directs us not divinely T a program, including scholarships, housing skyward but humanly forward. As he ascended, arrangements and funding, to bring displaced Jesus exhorted his disciples to await the power of Haitian college students to the U.S. to fi nish their his Spirit to bear in their own lives his workings studies and be better able to return and rebuild in the world. The angel left behind reinforces that their community. thought by reminding them not to keep looking Concern for his new friends through the Holy back for the earthly Jesus they knew. Spirit empowered Danny to bear Jesus’ work This week’s readings, anticipating Pentecost, justly and compassionately. Whenever, wher- tell us Jesus will continue to live in the world ever he’s spoken about the project, people have through his actual spirit in and among us, not listened and responded. Never looking back, this through a memory of the man. 19-year-old has become a missionary leader. For a college freshman I know, this spiritual empowerment came in the form of an earth- quake. Danny was visiting Haiti for the fi rst time in January when the quake struck. He was there QUESTIONS: with two other people from his home parish on a How does Jesus’ place with the Father in heaven help his Spirit to empower your mission that changed at the moment of disaster. Before he knew it, Danny was in a van with actions in your place in the world? When have you experienced this power? Copyright © 2010, Diocese of Fort Worth Pope praises two Italian saint-priests for their great charity

By Sarah Delaney the Church.” said the group gave the pope a Catholic News Service He said he hoped their example wristwatch with two faces: one VATICAN CITY — Anticipating would “continue to inspire and showing Rome time and one his upcoming visit to Turin, Pope sustain the many priests today showing Jerusalem time. Benedict XVI highlighted the lives who generously devote their lives He said the group was made up of two saints from the northern to God and to the service of our of author Rabbi Shmuley Boteach; Italian city who as priests devoted brothers and sisters in need.” Rabbi Eric Silver of Temple Beth their lives to the care of the people Pope Benedict was scheduled David in Cheshire, Connecticut; who most needed their help. to travel May 2 to see the Shroud Rodney Adler, a Jewish business- The two 19th-century priests of Turin, the cloth that tradition man from Australia; and David were “outstanding for their love holds to be the burial shroud of Victor, president of the American of God and their devotion to Christ. The shroud is on public Israel Public Affairs Committee Christ and the Church,” the pope display for the fi rst time since it (AIPAC). said during the general audience underwent restoration in 2002. It In their brief meeting with the in St. Peter’s Square. was previously shown 10 years pope on the steps of St. Peter’s, The pope has been devoting ago, when more than one million Krupp said, “the rabbis wanted his weekly audiences to a series Pope Benedict XVI greets people as he arrives for his general audience people lined up to catch a glimpse to express their solidarity with of talks about the unique mis- in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican April 28. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) of the cloth imprinted with the the Roman Catholic Church as it sion, duties, and responsibilities negative image of a man. is dealing with the sexual abuse of priests. tion of orphans by founding the organization the pope called “a At the end of the audience, problem.” He spoke at the April 28 audi- Congregation of St. Joseph, the great charitable outreach which the pope greeted members of The Church is facing a widen- ence about St. Leonard Murialdo, pope said. continues today.” the Pave the Way Foundation, a ing scandal as more victims of the founder of the Congregation St. Leonard “encouraged his St. Joseph was able to involve nonprofi t organization that seeks priestly sexual abuse of minors of St. Joseph, and St. Joseph Cot- confreres to unite contemplation many volunteers to help form to remove obstacles to interfaith come forward in Europe and tolengo. The pope said the two and apostolic zeal, and to confi rm his family-style communities understanding. They were led by the United States. The pope has men were “outstanding examples their preaching by the example of that helped the most needy, the Gary Krupp, the Jewish founder expressed his shame and dismay of charity” for their generosity their lives,” he said. pope said. of the group who actively sup- and pledged to root out the prob- and energetic dedication to the St. Joseph, who lived from The pope said the two priests ports the cause of sainthood lem within the Church. poor. 1786 to 1842, set up schools, or- lived their ministry “giving for Pope Pius XII, the wartime “They wanted to let him know St. Leonard, who lived from phanages, hospitals, and other their lives totally to the poorest, pontiff accused by many Jewish they stand with him and know 1828 to 1900, “saw his priestly institutions in which he could neediest, and the last ... with the groups of failing to speak out that he has taken major steps to vocation as a gracious gift of help the poor and disadvan- profound conviction that it is against Nazi Germany’s persecu- deal with the problem,” Krupp God’s love,” and devoted much taged. He founded the Little not possible to practice charity tion of Jews. said. of his life to the care and educa- House of Divine Providence, an without living in Christ and in Krupp, reached by telephone, North Texas Catholic, May 7, 2010 Page 17 Scripture Readings

along with some other infl uences, started him on a path toward self improvement. As I read his story and his thankfulness, after all these years, I was simply fl oored. I was a 17-year-old, crazy teen having a great weekend of faith and friends, and somehow this made a difference. What could I have done or said that could have impacted him? May 23, 2010 Pentecost Sunday The answer to my question came when I Cycle C. Readings read this week’s readings. They tell the story of Pentecost and the power of the Holy Spirit. They 1) Acts 2:1-11 express the inescapable truth that the Spirit is Psalm) 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34 given to us for one another and that each person 2) 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 is given gifts, not so much for their own edifi ca- Gospel) John 20:19-23 tion, but to lift up others. There is a famous phrase attributed to St. Francis that says “Preach the Gospel at all times; By Jeff Hedglen use words when necessary.” I think this is impos- sible to do without the power of the Spirit. ust the other day I received a message via I had no idea that I was having an impact on Facebook from a person I met in 1982 but had J my new friend. I was just being me, having fun, not spoken with since then. In our exchange of and making friends. Little did I know behind the messages I learned that over the years and as the scenes the power of the Spirit was at work. There Internet progressed, Paul had tried to fi nd me. certainly are times when we are called to speak He had searched me out to thank me. the Gospel, but every moment of every day we I was, to say the least, surprised. We had met are called to live it. at a regional Catholic youth conference and “Come, Holy Spirit, fi ll the hearts of your o each individual the manifestation of spent two days together. We were from different T faithful and enkindle in us the fi re of your love. dioceses and somehow met and became quick the Spirit is given for some benefi t. Send forth your Spirit and we shall be created, friends. I remember that he hung out with the and you shall renew the face of the earth.” —1 Corinthians 12:7 group from my diocese a lot that weekend. After the conference we exchanged a couple of letters and that was about it. He said that he wanted to thank me because QUESTIONS: I had made a huge impact on his life. He shared What are some ways we can preach the Gospel with our lives? Can you point with me that the time of the conference was a to a time when the Spirit used you to touch another person? Who is a person very low point in his life. He said that the time we spent together and the friendship we shared, that you believe the Spirit used to touch your life? How were you touched? Copyright © 2010, Diocese of Fort Worth When I underestimate God, I ask Him to help my unbelief By Jeff Hedglen in the presence of Jesus for 48 the power of God is a Bible hours. study I have been involved with here is a spot I can only surmise that my underestima- I also recently was sent an since September. We have cov- e-mail from a friend that told ered Genesis through 2 Kings. on a Facebook tion of the power of God is a result of me the story of his fi anceé’s experi- This is many books in a short profi le page changing, and not in a way I like. It seems ence at daily Mass. In short, amount of time. Studying this T there was a woman sitting in way really makes three central where you can type that God is still his faithful self. From cre- front of her who was having themes of these books jump trouble standing and sitting out: 1) God loves us, created us, anything you want. ation to today God simply holds out a hand during Mass. As she watched and wants our best; 2) If we but offering his very self, inviting us to take this woman she felt a strong surrender and follow faithfully Some people use it for a urging to ask the woman if she all will be OK; and 3) The farther funny quote or a comical de- hold and receive all we ever needed. could pray over her. After Mass we get from God the more scription of themselves, others she asked, and the woman said trouble we will encounter. do not post anything there at yes. She prayed for healing, After these three experiences all, but most people I have seen on the fl oor of a gymnasium who attended with us had been not just physical but also for I can only surmise that my un- use it to say something that is gathered around the exposed asking everyone he could fi nd relationships. She did not know derestimation of the power of important to them, whether it Blessed Sacrament — Jesus big questions like “How can sin why she was praying this, it just God is a result of me changing, is a song lyric or a quote from body, blood, soul, and divinity. be sin if everyone does what came out. The next week she and not in a way I like. It seems an author or even a verse from To be honest, physically they do based on the events of saw this woman again, and the that God is still his faithful self. Scripture. Based on some recent this can be a brutal experience. their past?” and “If God is so woman shared with her that she From creation to today God events in my life I’ve changed There is a lot of kneeling and loving, why does he allow bad was not in as much pain and simply holds out a hand offer- mine to: “All too often I under- sitting on the fl oor. The days are things to happen?” After the that a long felt pain in her heart ing his very self, inviting us to estimate the power of God … long and there are few breaks. weekend he said, I do not have was completely gone. Also the take hold and receive all we Lord, I believe, help my unbe- But spiritually this weekend the answers to my questions, but woman shared that the week ever needed. God I do believe lief” (Mark 9:24). is uniquely powerful. On the I have peace with them. before she had asked God to this, yet help my unbelief. Last month I took a group of surface nothing extraordinary I was completely fl oored, give her a sign that she would youth from our parish to a Youth happens. The speakers were not especially since not one of his be healed, and the moment her Jeff Hedglen, youth minister at St. 2000 retreat. This is a weekend overly amazing, and the music, questions had been addressed prayer ended my friend tapped Bartholomew Parish in South- of inspirational talks, lively mu- while good, was not the high- by the speakers. I can only con- her on the shoulder and asked west Fort Worth, is the principal sic, praying the Rosary and the light of the event. Yet, after the clude that his, and the others’ if she could pray for her. organizer of Camp Fort Worth each Liturgy of the Hours, along with weekend each person who went experience came about simply The fi nal thing that prompted summer. Readers with questions going to confession and celebrat- from our parish had a signifi cant by encountering the sacraments me to announce on Facebook can contact Jeff at jeff@stbartsfw. ing Mass. All of this takes place experience. One young man of the Church and by being that I all too often underestimate org. Page 18 North Texas Catholic, May 7, 2010 Catechesis Through the Ascension, Christ opens the gates of heaven By Lucas Pollice to the Sanhedrin: “There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by s we continue to which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). By way of the celebrate the grace JESUS AS THE ETERNAL Ascension, Christ and the joy of the AND HEAVENLY HIGH PRIEST A The Ascension is also a manifestation becomes the only Easter season, we look with of Christ as the eternal and heavenly High Priest who on our behalf enters and true way or anticipation to the celebra- the sanctuary of heaven and once again tion of Ascension Sunday gains access to the grace of the Father gate to the Father and eternal life. This profound truth is in which we commemorate particularly developed and explained and to everlasting the Ascension of Christ as by the author of the Book of Hebrews. Speaking to the Hebrew people of glory: “Amen, the completion of his earthly Jerusalem, the Book of Hebrews teaches that just as the high priest of the temple amen, I say to ministry and his entrance entered the Holy of Holies on behalf of the Jewish people to offer sacrifi ce to you, I am the gate into heavenly glory. God, more profoundly, Jesus Christ, who is both Priest and Victim, offers himself for the sheep.” The Ascension is a profound mani- as an everlasting sacrifi ce so that He festation of Christ as the true Good can enter into heaven, the true Holy of Shepherd and the eternal High Priest Holies, and become the one mediator of (CNS photo / Gregg Newton, Reuters) of heaven. Jesus fi rst enters into eternal grace and truth for all: glory so that we too may have access to must depart, fi rst, through the sacrifi ce anticipation of the coming of the Spirit the throne and grace of God. But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come to be, of the Cross, but then more profoundly and calls us to prepare our hearts for the CHRIST AS THE TRUE GOOD SHEPHERD passing through the greater and more through the Ascension into heaven so celebration of Pentecost. The Ascension of Jesus is fi rst the full perfect tabernacle not made by hands, that He might become for us the Way Finally, the Ascension of Christ com- revelation and manifestation of Christ as that is, not belonging to this creation, he to the life of the Trinity and bring about pletes Christ’s work of salvation until the true Good Shepherd who leads his entered once for all into the sanctuary, the sending of the Holy Spirit. Thus, the He comes again in his glory at the end sheep to safety and salvation. Indeed the not with the blood of goats and calves “sorrow” of Christ’s departure at the of the age. The Ascension is a celebra- Ascension is the fulfi llment of Christ’s but with his own blood, thus obtaining Ascension is overcome by the enormous tion of hope, for God and humanity will words in the Gospel of John: eternal redemption. For if the blood of joy of Pentecost when the Holy Spirit never again be separated because we goats and bulls and the sprinkling of a comes to dwell in the hearts of his dis- have such a great Shepherd and Media- Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever does heifer’s ashes can sanctify those who are ciples. As Pope John Paul II beautifully tor in heaven who, through his real and not enter a sheepfold through the gate defi led so that their fl esh is cleansed, how states: continuing presence in the Word of God, but climbs over elsewhere is a thief and much more will the blood of Christ, who the Church, and the Sacraments, most a robber. But whoever enters through through the eternal spirit offered himself Therefore Jesus Christ says in the Up- especially the Eucharist, leads us to eter- the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The unblemished to God, cleanse our con- per Room: “It is to your advantage I go nal life and salvation. As Pope John Paul gatekeeper opens it for him, and the sheep sciences from dead works to worship the away; ... if I go, I will send him to you.” II proclaims: hear his voice, as he calls his own sheep The “departure” of Christ through the living God. For this reason he is mediator The mystery of the Ascension throws by name and leads them out. When he has Cross has the power of the Redemption of a new covenant: since a death has taken open before us the spiritual horizon before driven out all his own, he walks ahead of — and this also means a new presence place for deliverance from transgressions which such a gain must be situated. It is them, and the sheep follow him, because of the Spirit of God in creation: the new under the fi rst covenant, those who are the horizon of the victory of Christ over they recognize his voice. But they will beginning of God’s self-communication called may receive the promised eternal sin and death. He ascends into heaven not follow a stranger; they will run away to man in the Holy Spirit…. The Holy inheritance. as king of love and of peace, source of from him, because they do not recognize Spirit comes at the price of Christ’s “de- — Hebrews 9:11-15 salvation for the whole human race. the voice of strangers.” Although Jesus parture.” While this “departure” caused used this fi gure of speech, they did not The Ascension is precisely when Jesus the Apostles to be sorrowful, and this — Homily at the Close of the Extraor- realize what he was trying to tell them. “passes through the greater and more sorrow was to reach its culmination in the dinary Consistory, May 24, 2001 So Jesus said again, “Amen, amen, I say perfect tabernacle” and enters into the Passion and Death on Good Friday, “this to you, I am the gate for the sheep.” sanctuary of heaven. Jesus now seated We now joyfully await the second sorrow will turn into joy,” For Christ will coming of Christ, when all things will be — John 10:1-7 at the right hand of the Father becomes add to this redemptive “departure” the the mediator of the New and Everlasting brought under his feet and the Kingdom The Ascension perfectly fulfi lls this glory of his Resurrection and Ascension Covenant between God and humanity. of Christ will be complete, and with all passage. Through the Ascension, the Fa- to the Father. Thus the sorrow with its Jesus has literally pierced through the the angels and saints in heaven we can ther who is the gatekeeper opens the gate underlying joy is, for the Apostles in the veil of sin and death and through the joyfully proclaim, “Worthy is the Lamb for the Shepherd who is Christ. By way context of their Master’s “departure,” an Ascension, rents open the veil of heaven that was slain to receive power and riches, of the Ascension, Christ becomes the only “advantageous” departure, for thanks to so that we may through Him have access wisdom and strength, honor and glory and and true way or gate to the Father and to it another “Counselor” will come. At the to the throne and grace of God. blessing” (Revelation 5:12). everlasting glory: “Amen, amen, I say to price of the Cross which brings about the you, I am the gate for the sheep.” Redemption, in the power of the whole Therefore, the Ascension is the full THE ASCENSION AND THE COMING Paschal mystery of Jesus Christ, the Lucas Pollice is director of manifestation of Christ as the Good OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit comes in order to remain Catechesis and Adult Faith Shepherd who becomes for his sheep Through the Ascension, Christ also from the day of Pentecost onwards with Formation and RCIA for “the way, the truth, and the life.” becomes for us the way into the life of the Apostles, to remain with the Church the diocese. Lucas holds Through the Ascension, Jesus is the the Trinity. It is through Christ that we and in the Church, and through her in a degree in theology from one and only way to the Father. We as have access to the Father in and with the world. the Franciscan University followers of Christ are called to listen to the power of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, — Lord and Giver of Life, 14 of Steubenville and has a the voice of our heavenly Shepherd so there is a causal connection between master’s degree in theological studies from that by hearing the truth about God and Christ’s “departure” at the Ascension Therefore, Ascension Sunday in many the Institute for Pastoral Theology of Ave ourselves, we may come to have fullness and the coming of the Holy Spirit. Jesus ways serves as a “bridge” — it brings to Maria University. He is an adjunct profes- of life through Christ: “I came that they says in the Upper Room during the a close the early ministry of the Resur- sor of theology with the Cardinal Newman might have life and have it abundantly” Last Supper, “It is to your advantage rected Christ and brings to a culmina- Institute in Fort Worth. Lucas and his wife, (John 10:10). Christ is the only way to I go away; ... if I go, I will send him to tion the celebration and joy of the Easter Mary, have fi ve children, Cecilia, Nicholas, salvation! As St. Peter boldly proclaims you” (John 16:7). Jesus knows that He season. It also brings about a hopeful Timothy, Christian, and Julia. North Texas Catholic, May 7, 2010 Page 19 América Obispo nos aconseja que vivamos de acuerdo a nuestra tradición católica, y que le demos al inmigrante la bienvenida a este país Estimados Hermanos y • un nuevo programa para trabajadores que incluya Hermanas en Cristo, El tema de la reforma migratoria está protecciones apropiadas para el trabajador, niveles de salario, muy cercano a mi corazón, no sólo y una oportunidad para ganar ecientemente, residencia permanente; el tema de la porque soy pastor de una diócesis grande • reducciones en los atrasos de reunifi cación de familias; inmigración y la en Texas, sino también porque he visto de • la restauración de las R protecciones procesales reforma migratoria está a la primera mano las luchas y el sufrimiento correspondientes que fueron eliminadas en la Ley de reforma de Bishop Kevin W. Vann vanguardia de las noticias de personas que buscaban una mejor inmigración ilegal y responsabilidad con la muy problemática ley del inmigrante (IIRIRA) de 1996; y vida tanto aquí como en México. • políticas que busquen de control de inmigrantes solucionar las causas + Monseñor Kevin Vann fundamentales de la migración, a Arizona. Agrego mi Obispo de Fort Worth tales como el desarrollo económico en los países de envío preocupación a la de los (Carta de la conferencia católica obispos Olmstead y Kicanas vergonzosamente ignora los benefi cios inmigrantes han infundido costumbres, de Texas al senado de los Estados que estas personas han logrado, tanto ideas, así como números (de feligreses) Unidos, mayo de 2007). sobre esta materia. para si mismos como para nuestra para darle a la Iglesia en los Estados sociedad — y puede separar niños de Unidos un dinamismo espiritual y Es nuestra convencida opinión que Lejos de resolver los problemas de sus padres. moral. Como el Papa Benedicto ha estas medidas tratarán con justicia a un sistema migratorio quebrado, esta Resistiendo la tentación de ver indicado en su primera encíclica: “La los inmigrantes y ayudarán a resolver ley solamente politiza más el tema, la inmigración ilegal como solo un preocupación por nuestro vecino los problemas de muchos años que y desvía la atención del hecho que la asunto de “ley y orden”, podemos trasciende los confi nes de comunidades provocaron la emigración masiva. inmigración y la necesidad de reforma verla como un asunto profundamente nacionales y ha ensanchado cada vez El domingo pasado oímos en Misa migratoria no son sólo temas políticos, humano, con serias dimensiones más su horizonte al mundo entero” las palabras de Jesús: “Les doy un sino afectan la vida de mucha gente morales. Es hipocresía señalar a los (Deus Caritas Est, #30). mandamiento nuevo, que se amen los pobre. Mientras la reforma migratoria indocumentados y no reconocer las Por lo tanto, puesto que el “hombre unos a los otros como yo los he amado” se trate de esta manera, no viviremos a muchas maneras en que tácitamente es la trayectoria de la Iglesia”, nosotros (Juan 13:34). Solidaridad enraizada la altura de nuestra vocación cristiana y se ha solicitado y frecuentemente como los miembros del cuerpo de en el mandamiento del amor llama nuestro legado americano. explotado su trabajo. La verdadera Cristo debemos trabajar diligentemente a todos los católicos a trabajar por El tema de la reforma migratoria reforma migratoria irá más allá de para asegurarnos de que los derechos una signifi cativa reforma migratoria. está muy cercano a mi corazón, no asegurar las fronteras para tratar las humanos básicos de todos los hombres Les urjo, como miembros de nuestra sólo porque soy pastor de una diócesis múltiples preocupaciones de justicia y mujeres sean respetados. En este comunión de fe y el Cuerpo de Cristo grande en Texas, sino también porque para las personas que han echado momento, este trabajo implica el que apoyen a los obispos de Texas y he visto de primera mano las luchas raíces en los Estados Unidos. apelar a nuestros representantes en el a los obispos de los Estados Unidos y el sufrimiento de personas que El dilema del inmigrante es tanto congreso para una signifi cativa reforma en nuestro esfuerzo para traer una buscaban una mejor vida, tanto aquí una historia antigua como una historia migratoria que en lo posible cubra las legislación que corrija nuestro dañado como en México. Durante mis visitas cristiana contemporánea. Realmente no necesidades de todos, especialmente sistema migratorio. Debemos crear a México, he caminado y hablado con somos tan diferentes de la época bíblica los pobres. un orden que mantenga la dignidad hombres y mujeres que trabajan fuerte cuando los profetas juzgaron a la Con este fi n, yo, junto con los humana y proporcione la esperanza para proporcionar las necesidades sociedad como fi el a Dios por su trato obispos de los Estados Unidos y, más para un pueblo empobrecido. Ésto mínimas para sus familias. Éstas son de “extranjeros”, o sea inmigrantes, específi camente, con el obispo Farrell y no es actividad “política”, sino una personas reales con problemas reales junto con viudas y huérfanos. Nuestro mis hermanos obispos de Texas, hemos respuesta de fe. que están buscando soluciones reales. Señor, junto con la Santísima Madre y pedido cambios comprensivos que Ignorar su deseo de mudarse a los San José, fueron extranjeros en Egipto. incluyen las medidas siguientes: lugares en donde puedan recibir un La rica tradición de la Doctrina social salario decente degrada su humanidad. católica establece el derecho de los • una trayectoria viable para Asimismo, pidiendo el regreso de pobres para emigrar por necesidad la residencia permanente de la + Monseñor Kevin Vann todo inmigrante indocumentado económica (Pacem en Terris, #25). Los población indocumentada; Obispo de Fort Worth Se necesita nuevo hospital fi nanciado por la diócesis en Catacamas, Honduras, para proveer de básica asistencia medica Por Juan Guajardo a dos de esas misiones médicas, día, saliendo a las áreas rurales y hospital que quedaba a varias de los serios casos enfrentados Asistente Editorial atestigua que la gente caminaba sirviendo a cerca de 2,500 personas horas de distancia, o la joven por el grupo. “Puedo seguir con Cada año centenares de “millas y millas” para recibir en cada viaje. embarazada con una condición muchas más historias”. personas locales se reúnen para cuidado medico después que la Fue durante esos viajes que prenatal peligrosa, a quien se Runyon, un cirujano oral recibir asistencia médica del parroquia en Catacamas anunció Runyon y el grupo vieron la le negó cuidado medico en el y maxilofacial en Fort Worth, grupo de doctores, cirujanos, y que venía el grupo. gran necesidad de un hospital. hospital más cercano. ha llevado misiones médicas a enfermeras de la diócesis de Fort “No hay duda de que allí Ayudarían a centenares de “Juticalpa no tenía espacio Honduras cinco veces en los últimos Worth que llevan a cabo misiones había necesidad”, dijo Montague. personas cada día, pero no se disponible”, dijo Runyon del siete años. Y mientras su grupo ha médicas en Catacamas, Honduras “Cuidamos de pacientes por casi podía hacer mucho por algunos hospital abarrotado de pacientes, crecido a casi 30 enfermeras y y sus álrededores. cinco días y un día vimos a 800”. pacientes, como el joven que localizado a 50 minutos de doctores de la Parroquia Sagrada Julie Montague, feligrés de Llevado por el Dr. William sufrió quemaduras de tercer Catacamas. Familia y otras parroquias en la Parroquia Good Shepherd y Runyon, el grupo voluntario grado en su pierna y necesitaba “Habían tantas historias, y cada la diócesis, el grupo sufre por enfermera registrada, quien fue trabajaba de 12 a 15 horas cada ser llevado inmediatamente a un año se multiplicaban”, dijo Runyon VEA NECESIDAD, PÁGINA 21 Page 20 North Texas Catholic, May 7, 2010 América

Arriba: Una vista de la fachada delantera del Hospital Santo Hermano Pedro en Catacamas.

Izquierda: El director Alberto Valledares; el obispo Mauro Muldoon, de la diócesis de Juticalpa; el ministro de salud Arturo Bendana; y el tercer vicepresidente de Honduras, Victor Hugo Barnica, inauguran el nuevo hospital con un corte de cinta. Grupos e individuos aúnan esfuerzos con las diócesis de Fort Worth y de Juticalpa, en un masivo esfuerzo internacional de seis años para aliviar … El sufrimiento humano Por Juan Guajardo el alcalde de Catacamas, y otros habló de los frailes franciscanos, Asistente Editorial altos funcionarios. que llegaron hace 66 años y or años el municipio Viajando a través de los pueblos construyeron caminos, instalaron “Como María al pie de la cruz, el Hospital más grande de de la montaña — camino a la servicio eléctrico, construyeron Centroamérica sin dedicación del hospital — Jonathan centros para la juventud, escuelas, Hermano Pedro abrazará a todos los que P hospital fue Catacamas, Willmer, feligrés de la Parroquia y un hospital regional, San Francisco sufren”. Honduras. Holy Redeemer en Aledo, vio como de Asís, en Juticalpa, a unas 35 — Monseñor Mauro Muldoon, Esto cambio al unirse las diócesis en el horizonte iba surgiendo el millas de distancia. Ahora se une a Obispo de Juticalpa, Honduras de Fort Worth y Juticalpa, el elegante edifi cio. todo esto el Hosptial Santo Hermano gobierno local de Catacamas, el “Realmente me impacto; sabía Pedro Betancourth, nombrado en gobierno federal de Honduras que era un proyecto grande, pero honor del misionero hermano pregunta, dijo, “La respuesta a gobierno de Honduras y la diócesis y varios grupos e individuos. no tenía idea de cuan grande era”, franciscano que en 1652 fundó un veces está oculta en la doctrina de Juticalpa. Todos se unieron en un esfuerzo dijo Willmer. “Nunca había estado hospital, una escuela, y un refugio social de la Iglesia... Cristo envió El día terminó con una ceremonia internacional para construir un en Catacamas y todos los caminos en Guatemala para los pobres y a sus apóstoles para extender de corte de cinta y el Monseñor hospital católico en una región están sin pavimentar… hay los ancianos. el reino de Dios y para sanar a Muldoon con Carlos Zelaya, poblada y empobrecida de muchas cabañas y edifi cios que se “Es apropiado hacerle dos los enfermos.... El sufrimiento hermano del presidente anterior Honduras, que llevaban mucho están cayendo, y mientras viajas a preguntas a nuestra comunidad humano es una experiencia Manuel Zelaya, desvelando tiempo necesitando uno. través de estos caminos de tierra, reunida aquí”, dijo el monseñor especial de la cruz y resurrección placas conmemorativas. Zelaya El hospital, de un costo de de momento en la distancia se ve Muldoon. “¿Por qué un hospital del Señor. Como María al pie de representaba a su madre, Hortensia aproximadamente $6.5 millones, asomándose este edifi cio enorme en la ciudad de Catacamas? ¿Y por la cruz, el Hospital Hermano Pedro Rosales de Zelaya, que fi nanció fue dedicado el pasado 14 de — parece como si lo hubiesen qué un hospital católico? abrazará a todos los que sufren”. una de las alas del hospital. abril y pronto abrirá sus puertas sacado de Fort Worth para dejar “La respuesta a la primera El director ejecutivo del Mientras el proyecto del a las más de 150.000 personas que caer aquí”. es evidente. Hasta ahora, había hospital, Alberto Valledares, dijo edificio comenzó en enero de viven en Catacamas y sus pueblos La ceremonia de dedicación solamente un solo hospital que el hospital haría lo mejor para 2009, según Peter Flynn, director y vecindades aledañas. comenzó con la Misa celebrada por municipal... para la mayoría de asistir aquellos en necesidad. diocesano de fi nanzas y servicios Entre las 500 personas presentes el monseñor Bianco y concelebrada la población, el viaje al Hosptial “A todos los presentes y todos administrativos, la planifi cación en la dedicación estuvo monseñor por el monseñor Muldoon y varios San Francisco es un viaje largo... los que nos escuchan, les decimos: del hospital fue un proceso de Mauro Muldoon, obispo de la sacerdotes locales en el gran salón por lo menos un viaje de un día, No queremos ser solamente un seis años, y participaron muchas diócesis de Juticalpa; monseñor del hospital. Después de la Misa, se o quizás dos o tres”. hospital; queremos tener calidad personas dedicadas. Luis Bianco, nuncio papal para ofrecieron dos horas de discursos “Aquí, en los municipios de en servicios médicos, con un La idea comenzó con un Honduras; Victor Hugo Barnica, ante una feliz y emocionada Catacamas, de Santa María del enfoque humano para dar alivio grupo misionero de doctores y vicepresidente de Honduras; Dr. multitud. Real y de Dulce Nombre de Culmi, a los que necesiten de nuestros enfermeras llevadas por el Dr. Arturo Bendaña, ministro de salud; “Hay una atmósfera de tenemos 150,000 seres humanos sin servicios”. William Runyon, cirujano oral en Elena de Lobo, la primera dama incredulidad. El pueblo no puede servicios de emergencia, sin cirugías De seguido le dio las gracias Fort Worth, dijo Flynn. El grupo de Honduras; Carlos Zelaya, el creer que realmente sucedió”, dijo especializadas, sin un moderno a todos los involucrados en el había estado yendo a Catacamas hermano del presidente anterior Willmer. cuidado de maternidad”. proyecto, incluyendo al monseñor cada año para cuidar a miles de Manuel Zelaya; Lincoln Figueroa, El monseñor Muldoon En contestación a su segunda Muldoon, el monseñor Kevin Vann, personas necesitadas; esto fue varios individuos de la diócesis de parte de una relación misionera Fort Worth, y muchos otros. de parroquia a parroquia. Concluyendo su discurso, Al regresar de un viaje misionero Valledares le recordó al pueblo en 2003, Runyon le dijo a Flynn, “Si que la “vida está llena de desafíos queremos hacer algo signifi cativo y de difi cultades, pero las metas — si podemos — como una que fi jamos deben ser realizadas diócesis necesitamos considerar con la ayuda de Dios”. el estimular discusiones sobre la Después de las presentaciones, construcción de un hospital”. el monseñor Muldoon y el Dr. Los dos pronto comenzaron Arturo Bendaña, el ministro a inspirarse y a planear. Varios de salud, fi rmaron un acuerdo meses, viajes, y reuniones después, El obispo Mauro Muldoon y Arturo Bendana, ministro Aproximadamente 500 personas asistieron a la ceremonia asegurándose de que continuará el gobierno local de Catacamas dedicatoria, que incluyó una Misa y un recorrido por la de salud, fi rman un acuerdo de cooperación durante la la cooperación mutua entre el EA OSPITAL PÁGINA instalación. dedicatoria. 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campaña diocesana Todo es posible, llegó por medio de su programa una enorme satisfacción al saber El pueblo de Catacamas Hospital actualmente en curso. Servicios misioneros, a través del cual que han alcanzado y benefi ciado estaba encantado con el hospital, “Es mucho trabajo; intentas las hermanas anualmente donan a personas por muchos, muchos dijo Willmer. Pero su alegría DE PÁGINA 20 a desarrollar una base e iniciar $6 millones en equipo médico años”, dijo Flynn. “Personas probablemente vino por algo más ofreció donar la tierra para el discusiones y comienzas a usado y sobrante a los hospitales que nunca conocerán, nunca que un hospital. hospital. Fue un gran logro cuando comprometerte y personas se van en países del tercer mundo. Con hablarán con ellas o las verán, “Lo que me impresionó de Flynn, el monseñor Muldoon, interesando en el proyecto”, dijo su ayuda, el monseñor Vann y pero ellos han tenido mano en nuestro viaje a la dedicación es Runyon, Valledares y otros, Runyon. “Así comenzó el proyecto. el monseñor Muldoon podrían proveerles asistencia médica. Así que claramente hay un vibrar de almorzaron con la primera dama Desarrolló su propio ímpetu”. conseguir equipo crucial para el funcionamos”. esperanza y celebración en el aire de Honduras en 2008. Pasaron el El ímpetu continuó cuando el hospital. “Dios nos pone oportunidades, debido al hospital — por todas próximo día y medio en reuniones monseñor Vann, Flynn, Runyon, Flynn dijo que el Hospital y nos incumbe tomarlas y hacer las vidas que dicho hospital va con ofi ciales de gobierno y el y el monseñor Muldoon reunieron Hermano Pedro, cuya construcción algo con ellas”. a salvar durante los próximos vicepresidente. a varios doctores de los Estados está casi terminada, tiene área El monseñor Vann dijo que años — pero va más allá de eso”, “Se desarrollo un plan con la Unidos una tarde del 2008 en St. para pacientes ambulatorios, los cientos de miles de personas dijo Willmer. “Esto le demuestra idea de que la diócesis de Fort Louis. Allí los doctores — activos en área de emergencia, dos cuartos podrán ahora conseguir el cuidado al pueblo todo lo qué se puede Worth adelantara $1.5 millones y misiones médicas para Honduras quirúrgicos completamente medico que necesitan, gracias al hacer cuando personas se unen y el gobierno de Honduras pondría — acordaron donar $125.000 para funcionales, varios cuartos para trabajo de muchos individuos trabajan juntos. Creo que esto le $2.6 millones más. Finalmente, el enviar equipo médico al hospital, pacientes, laboratorios, radiología, dedicados. ha demostrado al pueblo que ellos congreso Hondureño aprobaría dijo Flynn. y una sala de maternidad. “Es un gran testimonio de pueden elevarse por encima de un proyecto de ley para que el Entonces el monseñor Vann “Será eventualmente un hospital fe que hay personas aquí y allá sus circunstancias. Si este hospital gobierno federal cubriera algo de consiguió la ayuda de las Hermanas en pleno funcionamiento”, dijo trabajando juntos por un objetivo nuestra lo imposible, entonces le los gastos operacionales anuales Franciscanas de Hospital, conocidas Flynn. común, ya que no es tarea fácil de ha abierto los ojos al pueblo para del hospital”, dijo Flynn. por él por sus muchos años en “Pienso que la feligresía de la lograr, pero sí fue logrado”, dijo entender todo lo que se puede Los $1.5 millones vienen de la Springfi eld, Illinois. Su donación diócesis de Fort Worth debe tener el obispo. lograr.

Muldoon, de la diócesis de Necesidad Juticalpa, los ingresos mensuales de aproximadamente “$60 por DE PÁGINA 19 familia”. escasos suministros médicos y con “Un paseo de $2 en autobús es solamente una semana de servicios como gastar $200”, dijo el monseñor médicos cada vez. Runyon notó Muldoon en una entrevista con un que era muy limitado lo que ellos equipo de medios de comunicación podían hacer. enviado por la diócesis de Fort Las pequeñas clínicas de salud Worth para documentar la del municipio no están abiertas situación. “Una gran cantidad de todos los días, cierran al atardecer, gente no tiene generalmente acceso y carecen de la experiencia y al cuidado médico”. equipo que un hospital puede Los que llegan a un hospital proporcionar, dijo Hilda Flores, distante todavía corren el riesgo directora del Concilio diocesano de ser negado cuidado medico, de misión. Consecuentemente, debido al número de pacientes o nacimientos, fi ebre de dengue, por carencia de recursos, como el malaria, VIH e incontables otras caso de la joven embarazada que emergencias y enfermedades van el grupo de Runyon vio en su sin cuidado medico. misión médica. En uno de sus 16 viajes a “Incluso no saben cual fue Honduras, Peter Flynn, director el resultado fi nal, y si ella o la diocesano de fi nanzas y servicios criatura sobrevivieron y están administrativos, encontró a un bien”, dijo Hilda Flores. “Pero maestro en Catacamas que vio eso permanecía en la mente del de primera mano la necesidad Dr. Runyon — que necesitamos de cuidado de emergencia. El ayudar a esta gente”. profesor, Rafael Macias, dijo Cuando Runyon volvió de que una barra transversal de 3 esa misión médica en 2003, él pulgadas de ancho, que cayó del y Flynn tuvieron la idea de un gol del campo de fútbol, había hospital moderno católico, que golpeado uno de sus estudiantes sería económicamente asequible y en la cabeza. El profesor llevo de funcionara localmente. Las diócesis inmediato al muchacho a una de Fort Worth y de Juticalpa, clínica local donde el doctor le negó el gobierno de Honduras, las ayuda medica, diciéndole que él no Hermanas Franciscanas de Hospital podría tratar la herida. Macias lo en Springfi eld, Illinois, y varios llevó a otra clínica, y una vez más otros en los Estados Unidos y fue negado cuidado medico. De allí Honduras se unieron rápidamente condujo hasta Santa María de Real, en este esfuerzo. una ciudad al norte de Catacamas. Seis años más tarde el hospital Allí, lo trataron, pero murió a poco se convirtió en realidad cuando fue tiempo después. dedicado el 14 de abril ante una “¿Entonces, que significado multitud de 500 personas. tiene este hospital?” pregunto En la dedicación, el monseñor Flynn. “Esto signifi ca que quizás Muldoon expresó el signifi cado algunos no perderán sus vidas”. del hospital a las 150,000 vidas El hospital más cercano, situado que servirá. en Juticalpa, es inaccesible para “Si el Hospital Hermano Pedro la mayoría de los residentes, salvará solo cincuenta vidas por puesto que no poseen sus propios año, cinco por mes, o aun una sola vehículos y no pueden cubrir el vida, valió toda la inversión, todo costo del autobús, agregó Flynn. el esfuerzo, todo el sacrifi cio en Según el obispo Mauro hacerlo realidad”. Page 22 North Texas Catholic, May 7, 2010 Diocesan / Viewpoints

LEFT: Fr. Tim Thompson and Fr. Victor Day of Communio offers a good look at Cruz, HGN, share notes between workshops offering insight into how they can help their Catholic Charities services, how they work parishioners tap into Catholic Charities services or channel volunteer energies FROM PAGE 24 Catholic Charities and the “We provide rental assis- and funds to assist Catholic Charities in its always easy to help the truly Church, tracing their origins tance from one to 18 months, mission to serve those in need. needy in the community. back to the Scriptures of both rental deposits, and we’ll pay “I was head of Catholic the Old and New Testaments. late fees,” Trahan said. “We Charities in Minneapolis-St. Fr. Snyder was named to also provide utility assistance. Paul for a number of years,” the Pontifi cal Council Cor The clients are required to be in Fr. Snyder said. “People would Unum, which oversees the case management and to par- BELOW: Laura Sotelo, Parish Outreach come there. They obviously Church’s charitable programs ticipate in fi nancial education, Coordinator for Catholic Charities, offers had not bathed for weeks. Their throughout the world, in 2007, and we also provide credit information on how parishes can either offer behavior was pretty offensive at and the President’s Council of counseling.” help to Catholic Charities or receive help for times, and that was mostly be- Faith-based and Neighborhood Through the end of March, their parishioners. cause they were suffering from Partnerships in 2009. Catholic Charities Diocese of some kind of mental illness. The Day of Communio also Fort Worth, Inc. had provided “It was real hard to look at featured breakout sessions after homelessness prevention as- some of these folks and say, the keynote speakers addressed sistance to 79 households in ‘There goes the image and like- the general session. Tarrant County alone. ness of God,’ but that’s what In one of the workshops, Bishop Vann said Catholic we’re called to do. When you titled “Family Stabilization- Charities is an organization see the people that Catholic Homeless Prevention and that truly exemplifi es what the Charities opens its doors to, and Rapid Re-housing,” session Church means when it talks the people you see your par- leader Erin Trahan, program about Catholic Social Teaching. ish open its doors to, who have manager for Catholic Chari- “I think, especially in more nowhere else to go, that’s our ties Homelessness Prevention recent years, it has made a sig- vocation.” Services, said Catholic Charities nifi cant impact,” Bishop Vann Fr. Snyder’s talk focused on works hard to help people with said. “They really have helped the core values that motivate fi nancial diffi culties to stay in so many people, and do great the charitable work of both their homes. work.”

LEFT: Xergio Chacin, immigration specialist with Catholic Charities, gives a workshop on the prospects of comprehensive immigration reform in the current Congress and how the Church can help immigrants through the immigraton process.

FAR LEFT: Presenters held the large audience, fi lling the St. Bartholomew Parish Community Center, in rapt attention. Fr. Larry Snyder, president of Catholic Charities USA, presented the scriptural basis of the Church’s service of the poor and Heather Reynolds, of Catholic Charities Fort Worth outlined the breadth of its programming and services for children, families, those in need and immigrants and refugees.

north. Sometimes we deny the my strength. So I did. wound because we feel shame Henri Nouwen wrote: “No- Morrell... or anger. Sometimes we allow body escapes being wounded. the wound to become who we We all are wounded people, By Jean Denton FROM PAGE 11 are, identifying always with whether physically, emotionally, Copyright © 2010, Jean Denton Some mornings I would the pain rather than the pos- mentally, or spiritually. The main open the door and fi nd him sibilities. When this happens, question is not ‘How can we just lying on his side very fear of becoming someone hide our wounds?’ so we don’t still. I would worry that he new prevents us from simply have to be embarrassed, but had fi nally succumbed to his becoming, and healing never ‘How can we put our wounded- wounds. But always on closer happens. ness in the service of others?’ inspection, I would see him When I was suffering with When our wounds cease to be nibbling away on a peanut, depression, I eventually felt a source of shame, and become almost as if he had mastered called to share my journey a source of healing, we have the art of reclining at table. publicly because I had discov- become wounded healers.” I looked at this little crea- ered how many people suffer Each day I am grateful for the ture of God with admiration, needlessly in silence, without lessons my Father provides, es- considering how I have not al- support or professional help pecially through the smallest of ways been able to adapt to my because they are ashamed to his creatures, who teach me not wounds and just get on with acknowledge their disease. only what is, but what should life, which in his case meant I was worried that my ad- be. In spending some time each making sure he had enough mission would jeopardize my morning with my wounded nourishment every day. As job, and was letting fear make furry friend, I am reminded that human beings we are often my decision for me. My spiri- once our wounds have been sidetracked by any number of tual director reminded me that healed, it is not enough for us to wounds. Our lives may come no one had to experience more simply gather our own supply to a grinding halt. Our work shame than Jesus, hanging na- of peanuts each day. We are and relationships suffer, our ked on the cross, perceived by called to share the bounty; to growth stops, our compass for all who knew him, as a failure. love others as we love ourselves, self-nurturing no longer points I should embrace this Jesus as wounds and all. North Texas Catholic, May 7, 2010 Page 23 Calendar CORPUS CHRISTI SUNDAY MEN’S / WOMEN’S DISCERNMENT ‘YOU SHALL BELIEVE...’ GOLF TOURNAMENT Bishop Kevin Vann will celebrate Corpus To Report Misconduct The Vocations office sponsors a Men’s “You Shall Believe…” a documentary film The eighth annual Eagle Classic Golf Tourna- Christi Sunday with a special Mass at St. If you or someone you know is a victim Monthly Discernment the second Monday on the Eucharist will be presented at San ment benefiting St. John the Apostle School Patrick Cathedral on Sunday, June 6. The of sexual misconduct by anyone who of each month for single men ages 16 to Mateo Mission in English and Spanish. The will be held Friday, May 14 at Iron Horse Mass will begin at 12:30 p.m. and an outdoor serves the church, you may 50 and a Women’s Monthly Discernment Spanish presentation will be offered Sunday, Golf Course, 6200 Skylark Circle in North Eucharistic Procession at St. Patrick’s will • Call Judy Locke, victim the third Monday of each month for single May 16, and the English presentation will Richland Hills. Check-in time will be at 11:30 be held following the Mass. All are invited to assistance coordinator, women ages 16 to 50. The groups meet at be offered Sunday, May 23. Both sessions a.m. and tee-off time will be 1:30 p.m. The participate. For more information, contact the (817) 560-2452 ext. 201 St. Patrick Cathedral, 1206 Throckmorton will begin at 5 p.m. Discussion time with cost is $100 per player and includes golf cathedral office at (817) 332-4915. St. Patrick or e-mail her at [email protected] St., Fort Worth, from 6 to 9 p.m., to pray Australian journalists Ron Tesoriero and cart, goodie bag, bucket of balls, banquet Cathedral is located at 1206 Throckmorton • Or call the Sexual Abuse Hotline together, share their vocational call, listen Mike Willesee will follow the film. Mike, and awards ceremony. Sponsorship levels St. in downtown Fort Worth. (817) 560-2452 ext. 900 to God, break open the Word, and to share a senior investigative journalist, and Ron, are also available. Non-players are invited • Or call The Catholic Center at a meal together. For more information, a lawyer, have been researching claimed to attend the dinner and awards ceremony IGNATIAN EXPERIENCE (817) 560-2452 ext. 102 and ask contact Father Kyle Walterscheid, director supernatural events in the Catholic Church for $10 per person. Participants may reg- of Vocations at (817) 560-3300 ext.110 or for a number of years. Their work became ister online at www.stjs.org/golf.htm or by “The Adventure: An Ignatian Experience,” a for the chancellor/moderator of the [email protected]. the basis for the making of the television contacting Sandra Gonzalez at [email protected] retreat program based on St. Ignatius’ The curia, Father James Hart program broadcast internationally on the Fox or (817) 235-6552. Spiritual Exercises, will be offered May 28-31 network in 1999, “Signs from God. Science for participants between the ages of 19 and 25. To Report Abuse DISCERNMENT AT OLV Tests Faith.” They are currently researching HFCS GOLF TOURNAMENT The retreat will take place at Montserrat Jesuit Call the Texas Department of Family Single women, ages 18 to 45 are invited to “the blood of Christ” through science and The HFCS Dads’ Club will be hosting its Retreat House, 600 N. Shady Shores, Lake Protective Services (Child Protective come for an evening of prayer, supper, and through history. What they have to say will fourth annual golf tournament benefitting Dallas. The Spiritual Exercises, according Services) at (800) 252-5400 sharing, hosted by the Sisters of St. Mary of touch the hearts and minds of all that hear Holy Family School. The tournament will be to a retreat flyer, “can be successfully made Namur, the first Friday of each month from them, according to program materials. For held Friday, May 21 at Hawk’s Creek Golf at almost any stage, but they are specially 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Victory more information and to make a reservation, Club, 6520 White Settlement Rd., in West- designed for that proud, bold time in your life VOCATION AWARENESS Center, 909 W. Shaw St., Fort Worth. For worth Village. The format will be a Best Ball, more information, contact Sister Yolanda visit the Web site at www.youshallbelieve. when virtually all life-determining options, The 2010 Vocation Awareness Program will Four-person Scramble with other featured Cruz, SSMN, at (817) 923-3091 or sycruz@ com. San Mateo Mission is located at 3316 and life-derailing mistakes, are made.” “The be held June 25-27 at Holy Trinity Seminary, events. The event will kick-off at 10 a.m. with sbcglobal.net. Lovell Ave., Fort Worth. Adventure” is a personal guided tour of the 3131 Vince Hagan Dr., Irving. The weekend a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. The registration heart, in silence, and is described as an is open to all individuals who are Catholic, fee is $150 per player or $600 for a team of “identity-defining opportunity.” The cost is 18 to 40 years of age, and have an interest four players. Register before May 20 for early $100. For more information or to register, in learning about the ministry as a priest, ICON WORKSHOP bird savings. The fee includes a round of golf, St. Basil the Great Byzantine Church, 1118 call Montserrat at (940) 321-6020. brother, or sister. Pre-registration is required. NTC SUBMISSION cart, driving range use, golf shirt, drinks, East Union Bower Rd., Irving, will sponsor an For more information, contact Father Kyle DEADLINE catered lunch, and more. Sponsorships and ecumenical workshop in painting icons dur- Walterscheid, director of Vocations, at (817) The North Texas Catholic is pub- volunteers are welcome. For more information MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER ing the week of July 12-16 from 9:30 a.m. to The next Marriage Encounter weekend will 560-3300 ext. 105 or kwalterscheid@fwdioc. lished twice monthly, except during visit the Web site at www.holyfamilygolf.org, 5:30 p.m. Participants will learn the various be held June 25–27 at the Catholic Renewal org, or visit http://www.vapinfo.org. the months of June, July, and Au- e-mail [email protected], or contact techniques iconographers have employed Center, 4503 Bridge St., Fort Worth. Marriage gust when it is published monthly. Marc Meadows at (817) 927-8101 or Chris in the ancient art of icon painting through Encounter is a weekend program for married The deadline to submit information Murphy at (817) 845-0310. ENGAGED ENCOUNTER the centuries. Father Elias Rafaj, workshop couples led by married couples. It consists The next Engaged Encounter weekend will be is noon on the Wednesday of the instructor, will also explain the symbol- GARAGE SALE of carefully designed steps that lead couples offered May 14-16 at the Catholic Renewal week before the paper is published. ism, meaning, and religious uses of icons The Parent Action Team will host a garage to honestly examine all aspects of their life Center, 4305 Bridge St., Fort Worth. The Items for the May 21 issue must in public services and private devotions. sale in the St. Ignatius building, 1206 together. There is a series of presentations weekend retreat is designed to help couples be received by noon on May 12. Fr. Rafaj is the pastor of St. John Chrysostom Throckmorton St., Fort Worth, May 15-16 given by trained “team couples,” followed by examine the life-long commitment they Items for the June 25 issue must Byzantine Church of Houston and assistant di- from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Useable and clean an assignment. National Marriage Encounter are making to one another and to better be received by noon on June 16. rector of religious education for the Byzantine items — furniture, clothes, home acces- is an ecumenical and interfaith organization understand the rich meaning of Christian Send information to jrusseau@ Archeparchy (Archdiocese) of Pittsburgh. He sories — will be accepted during the week and based in Judeo-Christian traditions. marriage. The weekend is presented by a fwdioc.org. holds a licentiate degree in Eastern Christian of May 10-14. Anyone wishing to donate All couples are welcome. Reservations are team of married couples and a chaplain. It studies from the Pontifical Gregorian Uni- items is asked to contact Patty at St. Patrick required and a $60 non-refundable deposit is lasts from Friday evening to around noon versity in Rome. For additional information Cathedral at (817) 338-4441. The proceeds required to hold each reservation. The balance on Sunday. Throughout the weekend, the on the workshop, contact St. Basil Parish at from the garage sale will benefit the Religious of the weekend cost is due at the program. presenting team will give a series of talks. An NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING (972) 438-5644 or [email protected]. Formation department. Space is limited. Marriage Encounter is a opportunity will be given following each talk The Couple to Couple League offers classes in non-profit organization and supported en- for personal reflection. Couples will also have the sympto-thermal method of natural family tirely by couple donations. To cover lodging, the chance to share ideas, dreams, feelings, planning for married and engaged couples. meals, and other expenses, the weekend costs and hopes with each other. To register, contact Since the course consists of three classes $175 for each couple. In the case of financial Jeri Edmunds at (817) 346-9320. Registration at monthly intervals, engaged couples are Classifi ed Section needs, scholarship funds are available. A forms are available online at www.fwdioc.org encouraged to attend a course beginning at partial deposit is still required. For more under Family Life, Engaged Encounter. least four months before their wedding. To OMM TEACHER POSTION DIRECTOR information or to register online, visit the register for a course starting May 23 at 2 Our Mother of Mercy School in Fort The Diocese of Dallas is currently Web site at www.ntexasme.org. MAGNIFICAT BREAKFAST p.m. at St. John the Apostle Church, 7341 Worth is seeking candidates for the searching for a full-time director of Cat- Glenview Dr., North Richland Hills, contact echetical Services to oversee the Office Father Hector Medina, a composer and pas- position of lead teacher of the middle HEALING STORY Andrew and Samantha Mudd at (817) 284- of Catechetical Services at the Pastoral tor of St. Matthew Parish in Arlington, will school (grades 6-8). The ideal candi- St. Patrick Cathedral, 1206 Throckmorton St., 5117. To register for a course starting May Center. The director of Catechetical be the keynote speaker during Magnificat’s date will demonstrate a commitment Fort Worth, will host Frank Kelly on Tuesday, 23 at 1:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church, Services directs and moderates all the Spring prayer breakfast Saturday, May 22. In to creating an environment that fosters May 11. Kelly will share the tale of how he 1501 Ninth St., Wichita Falls, contact Jacob catechetical activities in the diocese addition to the talk, this gathering will focus high expectations for academic success survived electrocution. His story shines and Lauren Morath at (940) 544-2515. Visit in collaboration with other diocesan on the feast of Pentecost. The breakfast, within a highly disciplined and faith- with his strong Irish Catholic heritage and www.ccldfw.org for more class dates and departments and serves as a resource to sponsored by the Grapevine chapter in North filled community. Experience with Teach love of Jesus, Mary, and the saints. Kelly’s information. parishes and staff in the area of catecheti- Texas, will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at America or KIPP programs would be a journey is the subject of the book Short cal formation. Qualifications needed the Hilton Garden Inn, 785 State Hwy. 121, plus. Candidate must be a practicing Circuit to God, by David Long. Long will be include MA in theology/religious studies Lewisville. Fr. Medina was ordained a priest ST. JOHN SUMMER CAMP Catholic and have at least a BA degree available following the talk for questions and and extensive parish and or diocesan on June 23, 1984, has served in a number St. John the Apostle Parish will offer a weekly with 12 hours of education. Submit a book signing. All book proceeds will go to experience in catechesis. Proficiency of parishes in the Fort Worth area, and is summer camp June 1 to Aug. 27 for children letter of interest, résumé, references, and missions in India and Ghana. The evening in English and Spanish is highly recom- a composer with four songs published by ages one through eighth grade. The camp will a request for an application to Catholic will begin with Mass at 6:30 p.m., followed mended. Résumés along with a cover Oregon Catholic Press, Canto de Despedida, be available Monday through Friday from 7 Schools Office, Our Mother of Mercy by the talk and individual healing prayers letter can be e-mailed to tvega@cathdal. Aleluya, Al Paraiso, and Bajo la Sombra. a.m. to 6 p.m. Registration may be made for Search, 800 West Loop 820 South, Fort as time permits. For more information, call org or mailed to Director of Catechetical Fr. Medina studied Canon Law at Catholic the entire summer or specific weeks. In ad- Worth, TX 76108-2919. the Queen of Peace Center message line at Services, PO Box 190507, Dallas, Texas University of America and has worked with dition, a summer Parents Day Out program (817) 244-8191, or call (817) 244-7733 or DIRECTOR OF WORSHIP 75219. A detailed job description can be the Marriage Tribunal office for the Diocese will be offered from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on (817) 558-9805 or visit the Web site at www. The Diocese of Dallas is currently search- found at www.cathdal.org listed under of Fort Worth. The topic of his speech will Wednesdays only or Tuesdays and Thursdays frankkellyministry.com. ing for a full-time director of Worship Employment. be “Our Relationship with Jesus.” Tickets for for children ages one through five years. who will oversee the liturgy department the Magnificat breakfast are $18, and can be Registrations are also being accepted for the at the Pastoral Center. The director of MAINTENANCE POSITION purchased through May 18 at the following fall sessions. St. John’s is located at 7341 MINISTRY FOR GAYS, LESBIANS Worship serves as a liturgical resource Holy family Church is seeking a full-time The Fort Worth diocesan Ministry with Catholic bookstores: Keepsakes Catholic Glenview Dr. in North Richland Hills. For more for parishes, institutions, and diocesan maintenance worker, 40 hours per week, Lesbian and Gay Catholics, Other Sexual Books and Gifts, Lakewood Center, Arlington; information call (817) 595-2654. staff in liturgical matters. Qualifications to provide routine maintenance for the Minorities and Their Families regularly meets Little Angels Catholic Store, 600 E. Sandy include MA in theology/liturgy, five to church, parish buildings, and grounds. the fourth Thursday of the month for prayer Lake Rd., Coppell; Catholic Art and Gifts, BENEDICTION AWARD NOMINEES 10 years working in liturgy/music in a Necessary qualifications include high and conversation at the Catholic Renewal 2761 Valwood Pkwy., Farmers Branch; St. The Fort Worth Diocesan Council of Catholic parish or on a diocesan level. Spanish school diploma; minimum of four years Center at 4503 Bridge St. in Fort Worth. The Anthony’s Bookstore, 3121 McCart Ave., Fort Women (DCCW) is requesting nominations is preferred but not required. Résumés experience working with building and next meeting will be held May 27. For more Worth; and Divine Mercy Catholic Book Store for the Benediction to Mankind Award to be along with a cover letter can be e-mailed ground maintenance and/or industrial; information, contact Father Warren Murphy, and Gifts, 262 S. Interstate 35 E., Denton. presented by Bishop Kevin Vann and Father to tvega@cathdal. org or mailed to Direc- good mechanical aptitude and skills; TOR, at (817) 927-5383 or Doreen Rose at Tickets can also be purchased by contacting Ivor Koch at the DCCW convention on Oct. tor of Worship Search Committee, PO Box on-call availability for emergencies. (817) 329-7370. Nanci Ferri at (817) 498-7980.The breakfast 20. The convention will be held at St. Jude 190507, Dallas, Texas 75219. A detailed Send résumé to Karen Roach, Holy will also offer periods of prayer, Eucharistic Parish in Mansfield. The nomination forms job description can be found at www. Family Catholic Church, 6150 Pershing Adoration, and confession. ST. AUGUSTINE GROUP were included in the Fort Worth Diocesan cathdal.org listed under Employment. Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76107 or e-mail to The St. Augustine Men’s Purity Group, a Catholic Women’s Update Newsletter mailed [email protected]. Deadline to support group for men who struggle with COURAGE SUPPORT GROUP to women in the diocese. The nomination must SERVICES AVAILABLE submit résumés is June 1. sources of sexual impurity such as those Courage D/FW, a spiritual support group General construction work/repairs inside be submitted with the DCCW form and signed ADVERTISE IN THE found on the Internet, meets regularly in for Catholics striving to live chaste lives by the pastor or administrator of the parish and out including topsoil, sand, gravel, Room 213 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School, according to the Catholic Church’s teachings submitting the nominee. All forms must be washed materials, driveways, concrete, NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC located at 2016 Willis Lane, Keller. For on homosexuality, meets the second and postmarked no later than July 1 and mailed backhoe, and tractor services. Custom CALL additional information, visit the Web site fourth Friday evenings of each month. For to Kathleen Thome at 6491 Peden Rd. East, mowing lots and acres. Call (817) at www.sampg.com, or e-mail to Mark at more information, e-mail to CourageDFW@ Fort Worth, TX 76179. For more information, 732-4083. (817) 560-3300 [email protected]. Catholic.org or call (972) 938-5433. call Kathleen at (817) 236-8518. North Texas Catholic, May 7, 2010 Page 24 Good Newsmakers

Father Larry Snyder, president of Catholic Charities USA, spoke with passion — and his hands and face — about our obligation as Christians to help the poor.

Catholic Charities was the focus for the fi rst Day of Communio April 15 Communio et Caritas Communion and Charity

Story by John English / Corrrespondent • Photos by Juan Guajardo / Editorial Associate ore than 260 par- our diocese to pray, refl ect, and build a sense of Communio in our diocese.” ish, school, and Reynolds said that every Catholic M Charities employee had his or her own “Our diocesan min- most memorable encounter with a client. organization isters fi lled the community For Reynolds herself, it was a 7-year- old girl whose mother suffered with center of St. Bartholomew paranoid schizophrenia. She would exists for chase the girl around the house with a Parish in Southwest Fort knife when she was going through one one reason, of her episodes, trying to kill her. Worth April 15, for the fi rst “For me at age seven, my biggest and that is to Day of Communio. concern was whether I was going to get to go to McDonald’s and get a Happy live out our Meal, or if I was going to get to play Focused this year on the mission and outside after school,” Reynolds said. “I Catholic faith services of Catholic Charities Diocese of came from parents who loved me and Fort Worth, Inc., the benevolence of the cared about me. in order to social service organization was never “At seven years old, what she was Bishop Kevin Vann provide hope addresses the more than more apparent, as Charities President Heather Reynolds, president and CEO of Catholic Charities dealing with was unreal, and that was 260 priests, deacons, nuns, and CEO Heather Reynolds showed, Fort Worth, Inc. shared stories about clients in great need just one of the 111,000 people that we and lay people who serve during a video featuring fi rst-person and the 34 programs Catholic Charities offers to help them. served.” to the most the Church of Fort Worth. accounts of two clients who needed the Reynolds said she wants people to organization’s services. anniversary in 2010, and both are doing understand that Catholic Charities has needy in our Community health care Tears fl owed as a woman described much better now thanks to the efforts of one major objective that comes before coordinator Jackie her abusive relationship in detail, re- the organization. everything else. communities. Gordon, gives a workshop counting the broken arm she sustained “This video never gets easier to “Our organization exists for one rea- describing how to obtain That is who medicines for parishioners in one act of domestic violence and watch,” Reynolds told the gathering of son, and that is to live out our Catholic in need through the St. another violent episode in which she priests, deacons, nuns, and lay minis- faith in order to provide hope to the Joseph Health Care Trust. shielded her baby as her spouse beat her ters. “This is the reality of the business most needy in our communities,” Reyn- we are.” viciously. of Catholic Charities, and what we see olds said. “That is who we are.” In the second account, a man who every day.” Reynolds said Catholic Charities had worked hard to establish a com- Catholic Charities provided assistance works to promote good health care — Heather fortable life for himself and his wife to more than 111,000 people last year among pregnant mothers, protect abused Reynolds, president and described his experience with a serious alone. and neglected children, assist the elderly CEO of Catholic illness that caused him to lose his job. The organization was the focus of and disabled, and help immigrants. Charities Fort Eventually, the couple lost almost every- the event, which was formerly called The keynote speaker for the event, Fa- Worth, Inc. thing they had. the Ministerium but renamed by Bishop ther Larry Snyder, president of Catholic Both sought help from Catholic Chari- Kevin Vann who said he wanted to Charities USA, said sometimes it is not ties, which is celebrating its 100-year “bring together ministers from all over SEE DAY OF COMMUNIO, P. 22

MAILING LABEL: Please enclose label with address change or inquiries concerning mail delivery of your paper. Thank you. Inside... This issue of the NTC William J. Marsh composed the offi cial After six years in the making, the A group of Nolan students learn state song, “Texas Our Texas,” but also brand new diocesan-sponsored what it means to see Christ in oth- left his mark on the Catholic musical hospital in Catacamas, Honduras is ers by participating in Fort Worth’s heritage of Fort Worth. Read about his almost complete and could poten- LIFT program helping mentally legacy and a concert planned in tially save thousands challenged young adults. his memory May 23. 6 of lives. Check it out. 12 -13 See what they have to say. 15