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Sunday and Daily Readings . . . . 11 Serving the ChurchCriterion in Central and Souther n Indiana Since 1960 www.archindy.org December 17, 2004 Vol. XXXXIV, No. 12 75¢ Vatican firms up plans for U.S. seminary visits in 2005 VATICAN CITY (CNS)—The Vatican is consolidating plans for the much-antici- pated apostolic visitation of U.S. seminar- ies, viewed by Church officials as a cru- cial part of the response to the priestly sex abuse scandal. Officials now expect the visitation to begin in the fall of 2005 with the start of the school year, sources in Rome said in December. The Vatican is expected to publish soon an instrumentum laboris or working ques- tionnaire that is about three pages long. It will act as an outline for the visits to more than 100 seminaries and other institutes of formation, which are expected to take sev- eral days each. Already, the names of approximately 75 bishops and 100 priests who will carry out the visitations have been submitted and discussed by U.S. and Vatican offi- cials. A facilitator to coordinate U.S.- Vatican contacts also will be chosen. Sometime before the process begins next fall, the Vatican expects to publish a This icon depicts Christ rising from the dead and lifting Adam and Eve from their bondage to sin. We each have an opportu- long-awaited and potentially controversial nity to continue letting Christ overcome sin by working with his grace to be holy people who build up the kingdom of God. document on whether candidates with homosexual inclinations should be admit- ted to the priesthood. The document on homosexuality has The light of the world been in the works for more than five years. An early draft of the document took the position that homosexuals should not By Brandon A. Evans Peter’s denial and the disciples’ flight. the world isn’t what it’s meant to be, the be admitted to the priesthood; in its cur- Last in a series “However, at the very hour of place we start is with ourselves.” rent form, the document takes a more The devil has long per- darkness, the hour of the prince Evil, he said, is the absence of a good nuanced approach to the whole issue, sisted in flooding the world of this world, the sacrifice of thing that ought to be there. If we fail to sources said. with evil, and mankind has Christ secretly becomes the love our brother as we ought, then there The seminary visitation is expected to been all too eager in help- source from which the forgive- is a lack of something there—a hole in focus particularly on formation for celi- ing him—but the stronger ness of our sins will pour forth us. The way to combat evil, he said, is to bate chastity and on admissions criteria. It evil becomes, the greater inexhaustibly” (#1851). fill in those holes. In this way, we are was first announced in April 2002, after the victory Christ has over it. Though evil abounds in our world, it is building up the kingdom of God. U.S. bishops and Vatican officials held an A passage from the Catechism of the our calling as Christians to fight with Christ For instance, if people are hungry urgent meeting to map out a response to Catholic Church illustrates the penulti- to replace it with grace and mercy. because of sin—their own or others—by the sex abuse crisis. mate moment that this logic—of grace Msgr. Stuart Swetland, director of the giving them food, we are making up for Bishop John C. Nienstedt of New Ulm, abounding over sin—revealed itself: Newman Foundation at the University of the evil that was done, Msgr. Swetland Minn., chairman of the U.S. bishops’ “It is precisely in the Passion, when Illinois in Urbana/Champaign and vicar for said. Committee on Priestly Formation, said in the mercy of Christ is about to vanquish social justice in the Diocese of Peoria, said in He views the “Prayer of St. Francis” an interview in Rome that there were sev- it, that sin most clearly manifests its vio- a homily that when G.K. Chesterton was as a way to envision this. Lines from that eral possible reasons why it has taken lence and its many forms: unbelief, mur- asked what was wrong with the world, his prayer follow a pattern of replacing evil more than two and a half years to prepare derous hatred, shunning and mockery by response was “I am.” with good. The first half of the prayer the seminary visitation. the leaders and the people, Pilate’s cow- “The only part of the world that we really reads: He cited changes in the Congregation ardice and the cruelty of the soldiers, have control over is our own choices and “Lord, make me an instrument of your See VISITS, page 15 Judas’ betrayal—so bitter to Jesus, actions,” Msgr. Swetland said. “And so, if See EVIL, page 7 Eucharistic adoration has the power to change lives

By Sean Gallagher With the horizon only starting to show Virgin Mary that has manifested itself in the first gray signs of the coming dawn, praying the rosary daily, at times with his (Editor’s note: they wound their way through the darkness family. This soon led to his desire to spend Over the next to spend time in adoration of the Blessed time in prayer before the Blessed year, the Sacrament, the light from nearby candles Sacrament. Catholic reflecting warmly off the monstrance in In the few months that he has come to Church will be which it was held. adore the Lord on Wednesday mornings, observing the This ritual happens every Wednesday at Weiss has seen a positive change in his rela- Year of the Eucharist. The Criterion will the parish, drawing the faithful there tionship with him. present a series of articles during the throughout the day to spend a time of quiet “I read that somebody said it’s like any upcoming months exploring the importance solitude before the Lord present with them kind of a friendship,” he said. “The more of the Eucharist in all facets of the life of sacramentally. time you spend with somebody, the more the archdiocese.) Bryan Weiss, a member of the parish, fond or more in love you become with that was there early on that Wednesday morning person. And that’s exactly the same here. GREENWOOD—Early on a late to observe his weekly holy hour. The more often I go to adoration, that rela- autumn Wednesday morning, a small group But for him this is a new part of his life tionship is just growing stronger and of Catholics gathered in the Blessed of faith. After participating in a Christ stronger.” Sacrament chapel at SS. Francis and Clare Renews His Parish retreat in the spring, he But Weiss also noted that the effects of of Assisi Church in Greenwood. soon developed a devotion to the Blessed See ADORATION, page 2 Page 2 The Criterion Friday, December 17, 2004

“The Eucharist is a mystery of presence, SS. Francis and the perfect fulfillment of Jesus’ promise to Clare parishioner ADORATION remain with us until the end of the world.” Bryan Weiss of continued from page 1 Greenwood kneels

Weiss noted that this presence of Christ Sean Gallagher Photo by his time before the Blessed Sacrament have himself in the Eucharist has been reinforced in adoration before spilled over to his family. They have gone through the time he has spent in adoration the exposed together to adoration at times and even his and has subsequently had an impact upon the Blessed Sacrament young daughters have liked it, asking when way that he approaches the celebration of the in SS. Francis and they could go again. Mass. Clare of Assisi “I not only want my own relationship “A lot of times when I was at Mass, I’d sit Church in with Jesus to get better,” Weiss said, “but I there with my legs crossed and kind of Greenwood. Weiss, want my kids to grow up with a very strong leaned back and relaxed,” he said. “And then who has since foundation, and they learn by example.” I thought, ‘How would I act if instead of August regularly This is one of the good effects of Father Vince being up there, Jesus was up come to the eucharistic adoration that Weiss’ pastor, there?’ Well, he is there, so why aren’t I act- parish’s Father Vincent Lampert, identified. ing that way now? That really woke me up.” Wednesday “No matter where we’re at, there’s This growth in appreciation for the Mass eucharistic adora- always someplace else we have to be,” he that Weiss has experienced through adoration tion, noted that the said. “But when you take an hour for adora- was an effect of the prayer practice that prayer practice has tion and when you kind of slow down and Father Lampert noted sometimes happens in helped him grow really think about what’s important in your younger Catholics. Yet he also noted that closer to Christ life, then I think being in the presence of adoration has a positive impact on older and his family. the Blessed Sacrament really teaches people Catholics as well, serving as a supplement to the importance of being present to other their already high regard for the eucharistic people.” liturgy. “It’s going to be more widespread even- Christ real and present for others. In his apostolic letter, Mane nobiscum Father Lampert has been able to see this tually,” Msgr. Knueven said. “I think if “As parish priests today, we can get Domine, issued in early October, Pope John at SS. Francis and Clare Parish through their we’re going to be a vibrant Church, we caught up in so much to do with administra- Paul II noted that, along with a renewal of weekly adoration. have to be a praying Church. tive responsibilities that eucharistic adora- the Lord’s Day Eucharist, increased adora- Msgr. Harold Knueven, administrator of “People are so busy with so many activi- tion is a way to put everything back into tion of the Blessed Sacrament outside of St. Mary Parish in Greensburg, has observed ties that they just don’t take enough time to perspective.” Mass was one of his greatest hopes for the this now in two parishes where he has estab- pray. And I think that if we had more Whatever one’s state in the Church, the upcoming year. lished the practice of perpetual eucharistic parishes with perpetual adoration, it would Holy Father calls us in his apostolic letter to The Holy Father placed special emphasis adoration. be an inspiration for them to take time to experience the power of Christ present to us on Christ’s real presence in the Eucharist in Under his leadership, it began at Our pray and recollect their lives and get their in eucharistic adoration. that letter. Lady of the Greenwood Parish in Green- priorities straight.” “The presence of Jesus in the tabernacle “Faith demands that we approach the wood approximately 10 years ago. And at Eucharistic adoration has helped Father must be a kind of magnetic pole attracting Eucharist fully aware that we are approach- midnight of the first Sunday of Advent this Lampert experience this effect in his own an ever greater number of souls enamored ing Christ himself,” he wrote. “It is pre- year, the same practice was started at his cur- life and ministry as a priest. of him,” he wrote, “ready to wait patiently cisely his presence which gives the other rent parish. “I think it’s always a constant reminder to hear his voice and, as it were, to sense aspects of the Eucharist … a significance Six other parishes in the archdiocese also of what the priesthood is really all about,” the beating of his heart. ‘O taste and see which goes beyond mere symbolism. have perpetual adoration chapels. he said. “The priesthood is about making that the Lord is good’ ” (Ps 34:8). †

Parishes that offer St. Roch, Indianapolis, Monday, 7 p.m. to St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Cambridge City, St. John the Evangelist, Indianapolis, after 8 p.m. noon to 1 p.m. (V) 11 a.m. Mass to 4:30 p.m. eucharistic adoration St. Susanna, Plainfield, Friday, 8 a.m. to St. John, Osgood, 5:30 p.m. to 6:20 p.m. (V) Third Thursday Perpetual Adoration 6 p.m. St. John the Apostle, Bloomington, starts at St. Joseph, Indianapolis, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Our Lady of the Greenwood, Greenwood St. Vincent de Paul, Bedford, Friday, noon to 7:30 a.m. (V) St. Nicholas, Sunman, 6:30 p.m. to St. Luke, Indianapolis 1 p.m. (V) St. Joseph, Indianapolis, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. 8 p.m. (V) St. Mary, Greensburg St. Joseph, Jennings County, time, 9 a.m to St. Thomas More, Mooresville, 6 p.m. to St. Michael the Archangel, Indianapolis Monthly Adoration 6 p.m. 7 p.m. (V) St. Nicholas, Sunman First Tuesday St. Joseph, Terre Haute, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (V) St. Luke, Indianapolis, after 8:15 a.m. Mass Fourth Tuesday St. Patrick, Terre Haute Good Shepherd, Indianapolis, 5:30 p.m. to St. Louis, Batesville, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. (V) St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little 6:30 p.m. (V) to 2:30 p.m. Flower), Indianapolis St. Joseph, St. Joseph Hill, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. St. Michael, Greenfield, after 8:15 a.m. Mass Fourth Thursday St. Thomas More, Mooresville to 5 p.m. St. Maurice, Decatur County, 6:30 p.m. to First Thursday St. Paul, Tell City, 3:50 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. (V) 8 p.m. (V) St. Anne, Hamburg, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. (V) Weekly Adoration St. Peter, Franklin County, after 8 a.m Last Friday Christ the King, Indianapolis, Sunday First Friday Communion service to 1 p.m. St. Charles Borromeo, Bloomington, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Christ the King, Indianapolis, after 7:15 a.m. St. Vincent de Paul, Bedford, after 8:30 a.m. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (V) Holy Name, Beech Grove, Thursday, Mass to 5:30 p.m. Mass to 9 a.m. Saturday Holy Guardian Angels, Cedar Grove, after Seasonal 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. First Saturday SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Holy Rosary, Indianapolis, Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. Mass to 5 p.m. Holy Angels, Indianapolis, 11 a.m. to noon Holy Name, Beech Grove, after 8:15 a.m. Indianapolis, Fridays during Lent, noon noon to 5:45 p.m. Holy Spirit, Indianapolis, 7:15 a.m. to to 7 p.m. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Jeffersonville, Mass to 5 p.m. 8:15 a.m. (V) Holy Rosary, Indianapolis, after 5:45 p.m. Special Occasions Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Second Wednesday Our Lady of Perpetual Help, New Albany, Mass to 9 a.m. Saturday Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Our Lady of Lourdes, Indianapolis, starting at St. Joseph, Jennings County, 7 p.m. to Jeffersonville, after Mass of the Lord’s Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. (V) 8 p.m. (V) SS. Francis and Clare, Greenwood, 7:30 p.m. Supper on Holy Thursday evening Wednesday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Our Lady of Perpetual Help, New Albany, Second Thursday until midnight St. Benedict, Terre Haute, Saturday, noon after 8 a.m. Mass to 7 p.m. St. John the Evangelist, Enochsburg, St. Monica, Indianapolis, 24 hours before to 4 p.m. (Christmas and Holy Week) Richmond Catholic Community, noon to 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. (V) Advent and Lenten reconciliation ser- St. Lawrence, Indianapolis, Thursday and 1 p.m. (V) St. Luke, Indianapolis, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. (V) vices Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sacred Heart of Jesus, Indianapolis, 7:30 a.m. St. Michael, Brookville, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. (V) SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, St. Michael, Brookville, Wednesday, after to 10:30 a.m. Third Sunday Indianapolis, Solemnity of the Body 5:30 p.m. Mass to 9 p.m. St. Anthony, Indianapolis, after 5:30 p.m. Christ the King, Indianapolis, 2 p.m. to and Blood of the Lord Mass for one hour St. Paul, Sellersburg, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 7 a.m. Monday (V-Holy Hour for Vocations)

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The Criterion Friday, December 17, 2004 Page 3 Holy Cross parishioners pray for success of chur ch fund raiser By Mary Ann Wyand “Some church members like me have been at Holy Cross most of their lives and Holy Cross parishioners in Indianapolis others are relatively new,” Frazee said. are praying for a Christmastime miracle “While we have tried to keep up with that will help them have a happier new year repairs over the years, we are now facing Wyand MaryPhoto by Ann by enabling the center-city parish to begin some serious challenges in order to make much-needed repairs to the interior of the necessary improvements for the continued church in January. well-being of our church.” Designated as a home mission parish by Parishioners formed a renovation com- the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, Holy mittee last year, Frazee said, and began Cross Parish has about 190 households and working with Entheos Architects in needs help from Catholics in central and Indianapolis to plan for repairs to the southern Indiana to pay for operating church’s aging plaster walls, cornice-work expenses as it ministers to low-income resi- above the high altar, stained-glass win- dents of the Holy Cross-Westminster dows, lighting and sound system, among Neighborhood. other restoration needs. But this much-appreciated help with Ron Frazee, who is a contractor, and his utility bills and other operating expenses brother, John, a longtime Holy Cross doesn’t cover deferred maintenance work parishioner and restoration specialist who in the historic Greco-Roman style church, also lives in Brownsburg, are working with which was dedicated on July 2, 1922. Father Larry Voelker, pastor, to complete Holy Cross parishioners recently the Phase I interior restoration and renova- announced a fund-raising project that they tion work now that the parish has paid off hope will help them raise $153,500 to fix an archdiocesan loan for the new church Holy Cross parishioner John Frazee of Brownsburg examines a plaster pillar on the base for the up the church. So far, the parish has col- roof installed three years ago. St. Francis of Assisi statue at Holy Cross Church in Indianapolis. Holy Cross Parish needs to raise lected about $31,000 to pay for the church The old roof leaked in several places, $153,500 to pay for much-needed deferred maintenance to the church interior. restoration and renovation work. John Frazee explained, and water damaged “Our parish is 108 years old, and filled the church’s plaster walls and ceiling, refinishing the church’s worn maple floor, donations we receive.” with warm, loving and wonderful people,” which have not been painted since 1947. removing a metal canopy installed above Both Ron and John Frazee, who have Holy Cross parishioner Ron Frazee of It will cost $42,000 to paint the church the high altar 57 years ago, building a new donated their time and talent to the project, Brownsburg, chairman of the renovation interior, Ron Frazee said, and $9,500 to altar platform and altar, reinstalling pews, said parishioners are working hard to com- committee, said in an Oct. 11 fund-raising repair damaged plaster and cornice-work. carpeting the gathering area, restoring the plete as many repairs as possible with the letter. Add to that the cost of sanding and St. Joseph and Marian altars, architectural least amount of money. fees and assorted other smaller repair pro- The archdiocese requires parishes to jects. acquire all the funds needed before begin- Greenwood students and faculty “Some needed changes are easy to see, ning the repair work, Father Voelker said, such as interior painting, but others may so Holy Cross parishioners are asking not be as noticeable, such as stained-glass Catholics in central and southern Indiana celebrate true meaning of Advent repair,” Ron Frazee explained. “There is no for spiritual and financial support to fix By Brandon A. Evans had a strong Advent focus. extra money in the parish budget for any of their beloved church. Each classroom is also decorating a the work that still needs to be done. We are “We’re doing this [church project] for Most schools, public and private, cele- Jesse Tree each day—a special tree that depending on … loving generosity and the future generations,” Father Voelker said. brate Christmas as soon as December gathers together Old Testament references grace of God to complete this mission. “The parish buildings are our legacy that arrives. The faculty, staff and students cele- to the coming Messiah. Only God knows when we will finish. We we’re passing on to others.” brate Christmas on an American schedule. There are no Christmas decorations will treasure any donation. We will com- “I believe, in a strange sort of way” John But some Catholic schools are trying to adorning the classrooms, and no one is plete as many tasks as we can with the See REPAIRS, page 8 help students remember that the real having any Christmas parties—except for a Christmas season takes place after Dec. 25, gathering on the last day of school, which and that most of December is a time of is Dec. 17, for Mass and the culmination of spiritual preparation that we call Advent. a service project. Advent is a liturgical season of penance Clady, who said that the school did that helps us to come together not only to something similar last year, though in a less prepare for the solemn remembrance of unified way, is pleased with the focus on that first Christmas, but also to anticipate Advent. the Second Coming of Christ. “It’s just given all of us a chance to take Our Lady of the Greenwood School in a look at the entire season in a different Christmas Greenwood is one Catholic school that is way,” he said. “I think you just become trying to focus on Advent this month. almost numb to it.” “We have Advent candles on all of the We all know the real meaning of TV MASS windows all the way around our entire Christmas, Clady said, but sometimes we building,” said Kent Clady, principal. The don’t really understand the depth of it. for Shut-Ins school is also listening to Scripture, focus- The Advent program is “something that ing on service and praying. the kids and the families have been very This beautiful 30-minute Mass will be pr oduced from the Crypt Church at the A recent middle school concert and K-2 open to,” he said. “This has been a great Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in W ashington, D.C. program featured Christmas music, but also way for us to come together spiritually.” †

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OPINION

The Human Side/Fr. Eugene Hemrick Create ‘relative-friendlier’

Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 holiday gatherings this year Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher William R. Bruns, Associate Publisher Greg A. Otolski, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus Apparently, after gathering with rela- strategy to move an army. It entails dress- tives during the holidays, a common ing up, transporting assorted possessions prayer of thanks is, and the Herculean effort of settling every- “Thank God I can one down. Logistics become the issue. Editorial choose my friends!” Needless to say, some children would I chuckled when I rather stay home and play with friends, heard this on my just as some parents would rather remain Mary, Joseph and the favorite radio station. home and enjoy its comforts. Of course, infant Jesus are But it’s not all that the hosts often are glad to see relatives depicted in a church’s far-fetched. Many come and overjoyed to see them leave. stained-glass window. people disdain gather- As the holidays wind toward a conclu-

Northwest Indiana Catholic The feast of the Holy ing with relatives dur- sion, why not make the time that remains Family is Dec. 26. ing the holidays. One special by turning it into a relative-friend- reason might be that family gatherings lier season? translate into different sets of parents and One way to accomplish this is to make their children coming together. When amends, if that is in order. If ice needs to young children from different families be broken, break it before any visiting CNS photo by Karen Callaway, Karen Callaway, CNS photo by gather in one house, there is a potential takes place by a phone call, a short writ- for bedlam. Perhaps this is why some rel- ten note or a peaceful reunion. atives with children avoid holiday gather- Taking this initiative, no matter the ings. outcome, may just make your holidays Or it could be that a spouse isn’t liked the best ever. by the family that he or she married into. If you dread bedlam or being on pins Nothing dampens festive gatherings more and needles, anticipate these feelings and than this situation. Although everyone visualize how what you might do—how may pretend to be festive, the openness you might react—to turn this around, not and warmth of being with family are only for yourself but for others feeling the missing. same. Envision yourself as a wise change Though the holidays sing of peace and agent converting chaotic, tense situations joy, family feuds don’t take a time-out at into times of laughter, joy and harmony. this time. The feud may involve some On a personal note, I might say that innocent thing that was said. But sud- my own early holiday gatherings with denly a wall is erected, dividing family children running wildly everywhere and members. Or the feud may be over a tensions high often had me thanking God “black sheep” in the family. In cases like when they were over. But as I look back The silent steward this, families and relatives may gather out now, how I wish Mom and Dad were oseph of Nazareth is the silent stew- asked him to do—quietly, deliberately, of respect to older parents, but grudg- alive and those same holidays could be Jard of the Gospels. Although he is not without questions or doubt, but ingly. This could well be one reason for relived. They epitomized the true mean- clearly an important figure in the story always with a ready acceptance and a saying that the holidays can bring out ing of family with all its foibles, joys, of our faith, he never speaks. He sim- firm commitment—to love his wife, to “the worst of us”—or is it “the worst in chaos and tensions. ply does: “When Joseph woke from care for his child and to do his duty (to us”? sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord God and to Caesar). For some families, visiting relatives (Father Eugene Hemrick is a columnist commanded him” (Mt 1:24; 2:14-15). St. Joseph is a perfect patron for the requires the courage of a sergeant and a for Catholic News Service.) † His role in salvation history was Church in our day—not only because simple, but not easy. He was to take we need protection from the dangers Mary as his wife, in spite of the mys- that threaten us, but because we need terious circumstances of her preg- more than ever Joseph’s profound Letters to the Editor nancy, and to share her life in the readiness to hear the Word of God most profound and intimate ways (revealed in mysterious, often trou- Religious symbols even cults. while respecting her virginity. He was bling, ways) and to act on it decisively The other option we are left with is to responsible for ensuring that the child and with the constancy of faith. don’t belong in public exclude all religious symbols from the Jesus was protected from all harm, Sometimes that means less talk and holiday displays Circle and rather make it a generic sym- that he was fed, clothed and educated more action. Always it means less self- bol of the winter holidays. in the Jewish faith, and that he learned centeredness and more openness to Mary C. Vinci made some very good It would be more appropriate for peo- to balance prayer and work and God and others. points in her letter in the Dec. 10 issue of ple of faith to celebrate their holy day leisure in a truly human way. He was As Pope John Paul II reminds us, The Criterion (“Let’s return to the true or days at home or their place of wor- called to endure the hardships of “Besides trusting in Joseph’s sure pro- meaning of Christmas”). I could not ship. homelessness, persecution and exile. tection, the Church also trusts in his agree more that the Christmas season has On a more personal note, I take great become little more than acelebration of And he was challenged to accept noble example, which transcends all offense to the statement that, as one who greed and materialism to many people of God’s will when he couldn’t possibly individual states of life and serves as a believes that religion doesn’t belong in varying faiths. But the exclusion of the understand why. model for the entire Christian commu- every public-owned place, that I am a symbols of the Christian faith at the Pope John Paul II calls him “the nity, whatever the condition and duties “non-religous bigot.” I am not Catholic, Circle of Lights on Monument Circle in guardian of the redeemer” (redemptoris of each of its members may be.” but my faith is every bit as important to Indianapolis is the fairest solution to a custos) because his unique vocation Parents can turn to Joseph as a men- me as Ms. Vinci’s is to her. A bit of complex dilemma. was to safeguard our savior and, there- tor, but so can single people. He is a mutual respect, I believe, is in order. fore, to share in “the mystery hidden perfect model for lay Catholics living Let’s accept for the moment that the D. Harrison, Greenfield for ages in God” in the most unique and working in the everyday world, United States is predominately Christian, and privileged way. “Together with but he is also a “noble example” for and even that the founding fathers were Mary,” the pope said, “Joseph is the pastors and religious who seek to do all Christian as well, although that point Kneeling to receive first guardian of this divine mystery.” God’s will as Joseph did. is open to debate. Those learned men Communion is not a Joseph is the first to share in Mary’s After we have celebrated the great went to great pains to ensure that the faith. He is the first to journey with her mysteries of Advent and Christmas, practice of all faiths, not just Christianity, divisive act was protected in their new nation. The on the spiritual pilgrimage that all after all the carols have been sung and Catholics have an absolute right to Christians are called to undertake. He the family gatherings are over for Constitution makes no explicit mention of a separation for Church and state, this kneel for the reception of Jesus in the is Mary’s partner and companion. He is another year, and after all the gifts Blessed Sacrament. You should not pub- Jesus’ guardian and mentor. He is a have been opened (and some have is true. But neither does it specify that freedom of religion is exclusive to lish anything that says otherwise. This steward of the Holy Family and of been returned), we once again find right is totally scriptural. “hidden mysteries” that will only be ourselves at the start of another calen- Christianity. Ms. Vinci rightly pointed out that St. Paul writes that “at the name of revealed after his time on earth has dar year. Jesus every knee should bend.” When our passed—beginning with his son’s pub- Then it’s time to get back to normal many brave men and women have sacri- ficed everything for all of us. But their Lord appeared to St. Margaret Mary and lic ministry and then fulfilled once and and to return to work. Then we need told her that mankind had grown cold for all through his passion, death and St. Joseph more than ever. sacrifices were not made just for toward him in the Blessed Sacrament and resurrection. Christian Americans. The non-Christians, he wanted to use her to restore man’s love During the Advent and Christmas — Daniel Conway few as we may be, have as much right to and devotion for him in the Eucharist, he seasons, we are right to remember the celebrate our faith as anyone else. made clear to her how pleasing was the silent stewardship of St. Joseph. He (Daniel Conway is a member of the If the Nativity is displayed on the act of genuflecting to him. celebrated the mysteries of our faith in editorial committee of the board of Circle, then room must be made for He reinforced what St. Paul prescribed. very practical ways. He did what God directors of Criterion Press Inc.) † other faiths to display the symbols they hold sacred. That means not just the The genuflection or kneeling is not divi- symbols of the Jewish faith, or of sive, but is a beautiful devotion pleasing Islam, but all religions, even those that to Jesus. many Christians consider heretical or Vincent Lundstrom, Terre Haute The Criterion Friday, December 17, 2004 Page 5

ARCHBISHOP/ARZOBISPO DANIEL M. BUECHLEIN, O.S.B.

SEEKING THE FACE OF THE LORD BUSCANDO LA CARA DEL SEÑOR

Don’t let Advent pass without making time alone with God “ nsignificant man, escape your In November, Benedictine Father “Solitude on the other hand, is a cho- opportunities such as riding in the car everyday business for a short while, Mark O’Keefe, rector of the seminary at sen aloneness, a choice to be apart from going to work or to pick up school chil- Ihide for a moment from your rest- Saint Meinrad, published the fifth in a others. Most obviously, solitude can be a dren or while a child is napping. less thoughts. Break off from your cares series of books on the priesthood. In this decision and an action of being physically St. Anselm’s prayer can be ours: and troubles and be less concerned about volume titled Priestly Wisdom: Insights apart from others; but it is also possible “Lord, you are my God and you are my your tasks and labors. Make a little time from St. Benedict, he has a chapter on to experience an inner solitude, a chosen Lord, and I have never seen you. You for God and rest a while in him.” “Community and Solitude.” He notes that aloneness even in the midst of a crowd. have made me and remade me, and you St. Anselm expresses this timely Jesus is a man of solitude. “As the Perhaps we have experienced a sense of have given me all the good things I pos- thought in the Office of Readings in the Gospels attest, Jesus lived his life and solitude while sitting at the gate in a busy sess, and still I do not know you. I was Liturgy of the Hours for Friday of the carried on his ministry surrounded by airport terminal—a sense of choosing to made in order to see you, and I have not first week of Advent. We have the special people—crowds of people. More, he was be ‘apart’ for reflection or prayer. In a yet done that for which I was made … . grace of Advent to seek for the solace to the quintessential man of communion and similar way, driving alone in a car can be “Teach me to seek you, and when I be found in the spiritual meaning of our for communion. But the Gospel accounts an experience of ‘being alone’ with the seek you show yourself to me, for I can- life in the faith. We find this solace in an also tell us that his very active involve- radio blaring or a real experience of soli- not seek you unless you teach me, nor intentional seeking of the Lord whom we ment with the people co-existed with tude. Being physically separated makes can I find you unless you show yourself await in the simplicity of the Christmas times of chosen solitude. He went off to solitude decidedly easier, but true solitude to me. Let me seek you in desiring you mystery. I want to encourage us to find pray, unaccompanied even by his disci- does not necessarily require physical sep- and desire you in seeking you, find you opportunities for quiet reflection in our ples” (p. 61). Father Mark writes of the aration” (p. 62). in loving you and love you in finding busy world. “fruitful tension” between promoting an I am encouraging us to give special you.” St. Anselm admonishes: “Enter into authentic communion and a true solitude. attention to finding opportunities for soli- The practice of solitude requires a con- your mind’s inner chamber. Shut out He asserts that perhaps it is important tude during these days of Advent. Most of scious intention. The fruits of spending everything but God and whatever helps to distinguish three experiences: being us will have very little opportunity to go time alone with God will make Christmas you to seek him; and when you have shut alone, solitude and loneliness. “Being apart very much but, as Father Mark more beautiful for us as individuals and the door, look for him. Speak now to alone is simply a matter of being physi- reminds us, we can find solitude even in as a family of faith. † God and say with your whole heart: I cally apart from others. It can be experi- the midst of a crowd or by seizing seek your face; your face, Lord, I desire. enced positively or negatively (loneli- “Lord, my God, teach my heart where ness). One can choose to be apart or one and how to seek you, where and how to can find oneself apart. One can enjoy it Archbishop Buechlein’s intention for vocations for December find you. Lord, if you are not here where or hate it. One can be alone physically Catholic Grade Schools: that they may teach our children the Catholic faith and assist shall I look for you in your absence? Yet and yet feel very connected with others them in hearing and answering God’s call to service in the Church, especially as priests if you are everywhere, why do I not see through memory. One can use the experi- or religious. you when you are present?” ence for good or ill. No dejemos pasar la temporada de Adviento sin dedicar tiempo para estar en la presencia de Dios “ a, hombrecillo, deja un Saint Meinrad, publicó el quinto de una recogimiento intencional, nuestra aprovechando oportunidades tales como momento tus ocupaciones serie de libros sobre el sacerdocio. En elección de estar apartados de los demás. conducir en el coche camino al trabajo o Ehabituales; entra un instante en este volumen titulado La sabiduría Por supuesto, la soledad puede ser una a buscar a los niños, o mientras el niño ti mismo, lejos del tumulto de tus sacerdotal: pensamientos de San decisión y la acción de encontrarnos toma una siesta. pensamientos. Arroja fuera de ti las Benedicto, hay un capítulo sobre la físicamente alejados de los demás; pero Podemos adoptar la oración de San preocupaciones agobiantes; aparta de ti “Comunidad y el recogimiento”. también es posible experimentar la Anselmo: “Señor, Tú eres mi Dios, mi tus inquietudes trabajosas. Dedícate Advierte que Jesús es un hombre soledad interna, un tipo de soledad por dueño, y con todo, nunca te vi. Tú me algún rato a Dios y descansa siquiera un solitario. “Tal y como lo indica el elección, aun en medio de una multitud. has creado y renovado, me has momento en su presencia.” San Anselmo evangelio, Jesús vivió su vida y llevó a Quizás hayamos experimentado un concedido todos los bienes que poseo, y expresa este pensamiento tan oportuno cabo su ministerio rodeado de personas, sentimiento de soledad al estar sentados aún no te conozco. Me creaste, en fin, en el oficio de las lecturas de la Liturgia multitudes. en la puerta en un aeropuerto; la para verte, y todavía nada he hecho de de las Horas para el viernes de la primera Más aun, él fue fundamentalmente un sensación de elegir ‘apartarnos’ para aquello para lo que fui creado.” semana de Adviento. Gozamos de la hombre de comunión y para la reflexionar o para la oración. Del mismo “Enséñame a buscarte y muéstrate a gracia especial del Adviento para comunión. Pero los relatos del evangelio modo, conducir a solas en un coche quien te busca; porque no puedo ir en tu procurar el consuelo que se halla en el también nos cuentan que su intensa puede ser una experiencia de ‘estar solo’ busca a menos que Tú me enseñes, y no significado espiritual de nuestra vida en interacción con las personas coexistía aun con el radio encendido o puedo encontrarte si Tú no te la fe. Encontramos este consuelo en con épocas de soledad intencionales. Se simplemente una verdadera experiencia manifiestas. Deseando te buscaré, nuestra búsqueda intencional del Señor apartaba para rezar sin compañía, ni de soledad. El encontrarnos físicamente buscando te desearé, amando te hallaré y quien aguarda en la sencillez del misterio siquiera la de sus discípulos.” (p. 61) El apartados decididamente hace posible hallándote te amaré.” de la Navidad. Quisiera exhortarlos a que padre Mark escribe acerca de la “tensión que la soledad sea más fácil, pero la La práctica de la soledad exige busquemos oportunidades para el beneficiosa” entre la promoción de la verdadera soledad no requiere atención consciente. Los frutos de pasar recogimiento y la reflexión en nuestro auténtica comunión y la verdadera necesariamente de una separación física tiempo a solas en la presencia de Dios mundo tan ajetreado. soledad. (p.62). hacen de la Navidad una época aun más San Anselmo nos advierte: “Entra en Asevera que tal vez sea importante Los invito a que presten especial hermosa para nosotros como individuos el aposento de tu alma; excluye todo, distinguir tres tipos de experiencias: atención a hallar estas oportunidades y como una familia de fe. † excepto Dios y lo que pueda ayudarte “Estar a solas es simplemente una para el recogimiento durante esta para buscarle; y así, cerradas todas las cuestión de encontrarse físicamente temporada de Adviento. La mayoría de puertas, ve en pos de Él. Di, pues, alma alejado de los demás. Esto puede nosotros cuenta con pocas oportunidades mía, di a Dios: «Busco tu rostro; Señor, experimentarse de modo positivo o para alejarse, pero como nos recuerda el anhelo ver tu rostro.» Y ahora, Señor, mi negativo (soledad). Uno puede elegir padre Mark, podemos encontrar soledad Traducido por: Language Training Center, Dios, enseña a mi corazón dónde y cómo apartarse o puede sentirse apartado. aun en medio de una multitud, o bien Indianapolis buscarte, dónde y cómo encontrarte. Podemos disfrutarlo o podemos Señor, si no estás aquí, ¿dónde te rechazarlo. Uno puede encontrarse La intención del Arzobispo Buechlein para vocaciones en diciembre buscaré, estando ausente? Si estás por físicamente en soledad y sin embargo doquier, ¿cómo no descubro tu sentirse estrechamente vinculado a otros Escuelas primarias católicas: que ellos puedan enseñar la fe católica a nuestros niños presencia?” a través de la memoria. Podemos usar y puedan ayudarles a oír y contestar la llamada de Dios para ser vir en la Iglesia, sobre En noviembre el padre benedictino esta experiencia para bien o para mal.” todo como sacerdotes o religiosos. Mark O’Keefe, rector del seminario de “Por otro lado, la soledad es un Page 6 The Criterion Friday, December 17, 2004

Check It Out . . . center. Information: 317-545-7681. The archdiocesan Office of Multicultural Ministry will The Catholic Choir of Indianapolis will sing during a present Simbang Gabi, a Filipino Advent Mass and cele- Christmas Eve concert at 4 p.m. and also during the “A Creative Path to God” is the theme for a spiritual- bration held for the first time in the Archdiocese of 4:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass on Dec. 24 at Holy Rosary ity through art retreat presented by Oldenburg Franciscan Indianapolis, at 4 a.m. on Dec. 18 at St. Michael the Church, 520 Stevens St., in Indianapolis. Information: Sister Ann Vonder Meulen on Jan. 14-15 at Our Lady of Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., in Indianapolis. All 317-636-4478. Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., in Indianapolis. are welcome. A breakfast featuring traditional Filipino Sessions will include meditation and prayer with the use foods will be served in Kavanagh Hall following the For the third year, Cathedral High School faculty, staff, of clay, watercolor, mandalas and other media. Retreatants Mass. Information: 317-926-7359. students and friends will present a Living Nativity from will also participate in quiet art activities that help them 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Dec. 19 on the school campus at experience a deeper appreciation of God’s presence, com- An exhibit of 45 Christmas crèches from around the 5225 E. 56th St. in Indianapolis. Cathedral High School’s passion and power at work in everyday life. The retreat world will be on display from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. on choir and band will also perform during the evening. All begins at 7 p.m. on Jan. 14 and concludes at 4 p.m. on Dec. 18-19 in the Saint Meinrad Archabbey Museum at are welcome, and there is no admission fee. Information: Jan. 15. The cost is $100, which includes program and art St. Meinrad. The crèches were collected by Catherine A. 317-542-1481. supplies, meals and overnight accommodations at the Smith of Bloomington, and were donated to Saint archdiocesan retreat center. Information: 317-545-7681. Meinrad in 2002. Information: 812-357-6611. The Secular Franciscan Order Fraternity will sponsor an Epiphany Party and Baby Shower to benefit the “Blessed Grieving: When a Loved One Dies” is the The public is welcome to join the Benedictine monks Holy Family Shelter in Indianapolis from noon until theme of a bereavement retreat presented by Msgr. Paul of Saint Meinrad Archabbey as they celebrate Christmas 2 p.m. on Jan. 2 at the Ruth Lilly Student Center on the Koetter, pastor of St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis, and liturgies in the Archabbey Church. The Christmas vigil campus of Marian College, 3200 Cold Spring Road, in Dr. Margie Pike, a member of St. Agnes Parish in Nash- begins at 7 p.m. on Dec. 24, and the Christmas Eve Mass Indianapolis. All are welcome. Information: 317-955- ville, on Jan. 21-23 at Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, will be celebrated at midnight. The Mass of Christmas 6775. 5353 E. 56th St., in Indianapolis. Retreatants will have Day will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Dec. 25. Information: time to better understand their grief journey with others 812-357-6611. “New Beginnings” is the theme for a New Year’s Eve through the use of Scripture and explore a common sor- retreat on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 presented by Father James row. The retreat begins at 7 p.m. on Jan. 21 and concludes The Sisters of St. Francis are sponsoring Christmas Farrell, pastor of St. Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis, at at 1 p.m. on Jan. 23. The cost is $145 per person and tours of the motherhouse in Oldenburg beginning at Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., in includes program materials, meals and overnight accom- 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Dec. 26 that will feature traditional Indianapolis. Retreatants will welcome the New Year by modations at the archdiocesan retreat center. Information: holiday decorations as well as Christmas artifacts from the reflecting on experiences of beginning life anew. Partici- 317-545-7681. † various cultures and countries where the Franciscan sisters pants may arrive any time after noon on Dec. 31 to begin have served in ministry. Artifacts represent the Hispanic, relaxing from the distractions of daily life and the busy African-American, Native American, Oriental, Papua New holiday season. An atmosphere of silence will envelop Guinean and rural American cultures. The sisters’ Chime retreatants as they rest, read or journal about plans for the U.S. Conference of Choir will also perform in the motherhouse chapel during future before the retreat starts at 5:30 p.m. with a sunset the tours. Information: 812-934-2475. Vespers service followed by dinner, a presentation and an Catholic Bishops’ Office 11:30 p.m. Mass. Participants will celebrate the New Year St. Simon the Apostle Parish’s music ministry will sing with a champagne brunch at 12:30 a.m. on Jan. 1. for Film and Broadcasting during the Geist Community Ecumenical Advent and Morning prayer begins at 9 a.m. followed by a presenta- movie ratings Christmas Concert at 5 p.m. on Dec. 19 at the Oaklan- tion, brunch and 12:30 p.m. blessing ritual to close the The Aviator (Miramax) don Christian Church, 64th Street and Oaklandon Road, in retreat. The cost is $145 per person or $275 for a married Rated A-III (Adults) because of a smattering of pro- Indianapolis. There is no admission fee for the holiday couple and includes program materials, meals and fanity and rough language, implied sexual situations, a concert for families. Information: 317-826-6000. overnight accommodations at the archdiocesan retreat violent plane crash and brief rear nudity. Rated PG-13 (Parents are strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under Holy Name Parish 13.) by the Motion Picture Association of America anniversary (MPAA). Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein Birth (New Line) accepts the offertory gifts from Rated O (Morally Offensive) because of suggestive several members of Holy Name

Submitted photo by Greg Bastin Submitted photo by situations involving an adult and a minor, and an Parish in Beech Grove, who were explicit sexual encounter between adults with nudity. members when the church was Rated R (Restricted) by the MPAA. constructed 50 years ago, during a Nov. 21 anniversary Mass. Blade: Trinity (New Line) About 75 of the 300 people in Rated O (Morally Offensive) because of excessive attendance were parishioners violence, much profanity and rough language. 50 years ago. A reception was Rated R (Restricted) by the MPAA. held after the Mass in the recently constructed Jerry The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou (Touchstone) Craney Performance Center next Rated A-III (Adults) because of some strong violence, to the church. The parish also recreational drug use, an implied sexual encounter, an named a new parish office cen- instance of brief gratuitous nudity, much rough and ter after the current pastor, crude language and profanity. Father Gerald Burkert. Rated R (Restricted) by the MPAA.

Ocean’s Twelve (Warner Bros.) Rated A-III (Adults) because of tongue-in-cheek glamorization of robbery and some crude language. Rated PG-13 (Parents are strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.) by the MPAA. †

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recourse to their angels, Shea said. invisible. EVIL The famous prayer to St. Michael the Archangel was writ- Hundreds of years ago, St. Louis de Montfort saw this continued from page 1 ten by Pope Leo XIII in 1884 after he had a vision where pattern about rising evil and the victory of good, and wrote Satan asked the Lord for 100 years to wreak havoc on the about it in True Devotion to Mary. peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is Church. “For Satan,” he writes, “knowing that he has little time— injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is There are angels of all sorts around us all the time, filling even less now than ever—to destroy souls, intensifies his despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is the landscape, and that’s “a remarkable thing” to think about, efforts and his onslaughts every day.” sadness, joy.” Shea said. But like others in our time, he spoke of the solution to Sometimes, though, pain is inescapable for us and the The life of the simplest person can be a powerful prayer to this being found in the lives of the saints to come. effects of evil come to our door. God. The things that we do in our lives can be like ripples in a “They will be as the children of Levi, thoroughly purified “In a world where sin exists, there’s going to be suffering,” pond, Msgr. Swetland said. by the fire of great tribulations and closely joined to God,” Msgr. Swetland said. “Either we choose to embrace the cross, “There can be great ripples from our one action or in the saint writes. “They will carry the gold of love in their with its suffering, or we choose to go our own way, and improving ourselves and becoming the saint that we’re called heart, the frankincense of prayer in their mind and the myrrh choose not to love, which doesn’t have the same kind of suf- to be,” he said. of mortification in their body. fering as the cross, but I think has a far worse kind of suffer- One of the last pieces of advice that Cardinal Tettamanzi “They will bring to the poor and lowly everywhere the ing, of aloneness.” had for resisting Satan was “remembering Christ’s victory sweet fragrance of Jesus, but they will bring the odor of Pope John Paul II, in his apostolic letter Salvifici Doloris, over temptation. Remembering man’s sharing in the victory.” death to the great, the rich and the proud of this world. said that in Jesus Christ our suffering has been redeemed. Msgr. Swetland has, on more than one occasion, held up a “They will thunder against sin, they will storm against “Each one is also called to share in that suffering through Bible during a homily. “We know the end,” he’ll say: “We the world, they will strike down the devil and his follow- which the Redemption was accomplished,” the Holy Father win.” ers.” writes. “He is called to share in that suffering through which Christ’s victory was final and lasting, though we are the But when and how will this come about? Only God all human suffering has also been redeemed.” ones to complete it. The more evil rises in the world, in all its knows. For our part, we must yearn and wait for it in silence St. Paul wrote to the Colossians that “I rejoice in my suf- forms, the more that good triumphs—even if that triumph is and in prayer.” † ferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ on behalf of his body, which is the Church” (Col 2:24). Our suffering can thus take evil and vanquish it in the death of Christ. Mark Shea, senior content editor at CatholicExchange.com, said that German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who was killed by the Nazis, said that when Christ calls you, he calls you to come and die. That teaching, said Shea, is hard to accept and many try to make some kind of compromise with it. “But that’s really, ultimately, where it goes,” he said. By dying to ourselves and losing ourselves to God, we find ourselves, Scripture tells us. “That’s the great paradox of love, and anyone who has been in love knows this: that you find yourself by giving yourself away,” Msgr. Swetland said. Not following this narrow path of Christ is what led Adam and Eve into trouble—they refused to play by God’s rules. Jesus’ perfect obedience shows us the way again. The Lord calls us to love God with our whole selves, and to love our neighbor as he loved us. This is no easy task and would be impossible, but for the grace of God. “We have to remember that this isn’t just our efforts, but what we’re doing is uniting ourselves with the efforts of God’s graces—the transformative efforts,” Msgr. Swetland said. And that grace not only empowers us in ways that we can see, but in ways far more marvelous. We are working with Christ, Msgr. Swetland said, to more fully restore the har- monies we had with creation, our mind, our emotions and the community that were shattered in the Fall. “So everything we do that’s good becomes a source of building up the kingdom and overcoming the disharmonies,” he said. And even more than fighting the evils that plague our world, we as Christians are doing battle against the devil—the one whose works Jesus came to destroy, the New Testament says. St. Paul writes to the Ephesians to “put on the armor of God so that you may be able to stand firm against the tactics of the devil. For our struggle is not with flesh and blood but with the principalities, with the powers, with the world rulers of this present darkness, with the evil spirits in the heavens” (Eph 6: 11-12). Cardinal Dionigi Tettamanzi, the archbishop of Milan, Italy, wrote a pastoral letter three years ago about fighting the devil. In it, he gave simple pieces of advice, such as praying always, adoring God, being humble, listening to God’s Words, offering penance and being strong in virtue. “There are people who will make bold, blustering com- ments about the demonic,” Shea said, “and they sound a lot like St. Peter at the Last Supper, you know, promising the moon about how they’re going to resist the blandishments of Satan. “Apart from grace, we have no capacity to deal with a fallen angel. We might as well be amoebas challenging Arnold Schwarzenegger. Angels, by nature, are vastly superior to us, and we couldn’t stand against them for a second without the grace of Christ,” Shea said. With that grace, we stand superior to the angels, he said, “but it’s not something that most people think about.” God’s grace works through many channels. One of those is through Mary, the mother of God. Another is through the saints who have gone before us to their reward in heaven. Another channel—one not used frequently enough, Shea said—is to appeal to the powerful and faithful angels of God. The majority of Christ’s glorious angels did not fall, and serve the Lord by serving us—and protecting us from their vicious counterparts. Angels live first and foremost to praise the Lord, Shea said, but after that they minister to us. “They’re happy to help,” he said, “if we’ll ask them and let them. That’s what they’re there for.” “The angels communicate God’s presence to us and attempt in this sense to always enlighten us, give us good and wholesome thoughts, the inclination to do good and so on,” said Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel, vicar general. The Church also teaches that each of us has a guardian angel, assigned especially to us. Some Catholics make good Page 8 The Criterion Friday, December 17, 2004 REPAIRS continued from page 3

Frazee said, “that by preserving this church Wyand MaryPhotos by Ann we’re contributing to the spirituality of people who are perhaps not even born yet.” The tolling of the Holy Cross Church bells serves as a beacon of hope to offend- ers incarcerated at the Indiana Women’s Prison a few blocks from the church, Father Voelker said, where parishioners provide Bible study classes for some of the prisoners. “Holy Cross Church is a spiritual home and a safe anchor in the neighborhood,” Father Voelker said. “But it’s more than 80 years old and it obviously has a lot of deferred maintenance. “Years ago, during a meeting of inner- city pastors, one of the priests said that the challenge in the center-city is that you’ve got to minister to the [low- income] people that are here [now] while maintaining structures that were built for previous generations,” he said. “But it’s important to maintain all this, so we are depending on the loving generosity of people and the grace of God to complete this mission.” Father Voelker said one longtime parish- ioner even bought a Hoosier Lottery ticket Above, Father Larry Voelker, pastor for him in the hope that he would win of Holy Cross Parish in Indianapolis, some money to pay for church repairs. examines a stained-glass window “The parish has always focused on featuring the vesting prayers in the serving people in need through our neigh- church sacristy that was made in borhood ministry, educational ministry Munich, Germany, in the early 1920s. and prison ministry,” Father Voelker said. The inner-city parish is trying to “It takes a lot of money to be present to raise money to repair stained-glass people in need of help. Now we also hope windows and the plaster walls, ceil- to restore the church to its functional and ings and cornice-work in the historic historical integrity by reaching out to all church. the friends of Holy Cross, both past and present.” Submitted photo Left, This statue of the Infant of This stained-glass window depicting the birth of Jesus was made Prague is in a balcony at the rear of (To help with church repairs, send checks in Munich, Germany, in the 1920s and installed in Holy Cross Holy Cross Church. Repairs are marked “restoration” to Holy Cross Church before its dedication on July 2, 1922. Holy Cross Parish is needed to the plaster wall and Parish, 125 N. Oriental St., Indianapolis, selling Christmas cards featuring this photo to help pay for oper- wooden railing, among other restora- IN 46202. Donations are tax-deductible.) † ating expenses. tion and renovation needs.

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If you wish, I will put be so happy ever again. up three shelters—one for you, one for Now, 15 years later, almost no part of CNS photo from Crosiers Moses and one for Elijah” (Mt 17:4). my life remains the same yet I am far bet- Poor Peter got it wrong again. Stand- ter off than I was that long-ago afternoon. ing on the Mount of Transfiguration, the Like the leper and the blind man, Jesus brash young Apostle asked, “Why not just has healed some of my wounds and given stay forever?” me new jobs to do with the recovered Most of us are a lot like Peter. We find health. a place of security and happiness then we Human life is about change. As a psy- try to stay put, as if that were possible in chologist, I was trained to think in terms daily life. of stages of development as if human life If anybody ever opposed standing still, followed some inevitable path. it was Jesus. Each instant of his life was Erik Erikson, a psychiatrist at Harvard movement. Each time Jesus healed any- University, wrote once about the eight one, he immediately gave an instruction ages of man, arguing that each phase of about what the newly restored person life had a specific set of problems and should do next. There was no sitting challenges. around and enjoying the fact that the lep- It turns out that life is not that tidy. In rosy was gone or blind eyes could see fact, recently some scholars even have now. argued that the notions of “childhood” Jesus did not heal people so that they and “adolescence” are fairly new con- could enjoy a little peace and relaxation. structions, and that children as young as The kingdom was being born and there 7 or 8 simply were considered small was work to do. adults in earlier times. One day some years ago, my children Instead of following a neat map which were doing well in the ninth- and 10th notes the transition from young adulthood grades. I liked my job. My wife finally to marriage to parenthood to dependency was pursuing a graduate degree that had on adult children, etc., the real road of life is a sometimes maddening jumble of unanticipated twists and turns that can God is calling us in happen at any age. events of daily life Each of us lives through days when we wake up thinking that life is stable and By Daniel S. Mulhall we go to bed with a growing sense that everything has changed forever. There is a quip that goes, “Life is what What sort of days might those be? The happens while we are busy planning.” list could be endless: Perhaps it would be truer to say, “Life is • The day you don’t get accepted by the what happens while we are wasting University of Notre Dame so you apply Jesus heals wounds and gives people new jobs to do with their recovered health during transitions to time.” to San Diego State University instead. each new stage in life. The Gospel message is that wherever we are on the journey, in whatever cir- The challenge is to recognize that God • The day you go to church for your own cumstances we find ourselves, Jesus is right there with us. is calling us to him in daily life events. wedding or the day you come home Adults face many transitions in life— from the hospital with your first child. pastor of a small parish church. What do So each morning we wake up with the getting a job, moving out on your own, • The day your youngest child heads off you do after you’ve been the beloved pas- same questions, especially the mornings becoming engaged, starting a family, to kindergarten or the afternoon when tor of All Saints Parish for 23 years? after those days when our lives get changing jobs, moving across country, the the somber pediatrician tells you that There is no escaping change regardless changed and rearranged and tossed up in death of a child, divorce, becoming a your son is deaf. of the age it hits you in adulthood. The the air all over again. grandparent and preparing for retirement. • The day your daughter goes on her first good news of the Gospel is not that we In prayer, we ask, “What is it you want Catholics believe that life’s transition date or the day you realize you don’t get to cozy up to Jesus in some comfort- me to do here, Jesus? How am I called to points are touched by God. That’s not to just drink too much now and then but able little room on the hillside. The follow you in this new place now that the say that God caused or planned any of that you really are an alcoholic. Gospel message is that wherever we are children are in college? Or now that I’ve these events to happen. It means that God • One day you get a wonderful promo- on the journey, in whatever circumstances found the guts to quit a job I’ve hated for is present as we experience these transi- tion, but it’s 2,000 miles from your we find ourselves, Jesus is right there years? Or now that I know the diagno- tions and new stages in life. hometown so you have to move across with us. sis?” God is calling us. Are we listening? the country. We build temporary identities and try This is the changed life in which I find • Some night in a hospital emergency to base our security on them by pretend- myself. (Daniel Mulhall is assistant secretary for room, you might get the diagnosis that ing they are permanent. But only one “Lord, how do I follow you today?” catechesis and inculturation in the the breast cancer has come back. identity is permanent: our status as God’s U.S. Catholic Conference Department of One of my dearest friends recently children by adoption. Christ has made us (Dr. Christopher Carstens is a psycholo- Education.) † retired and celebrated his last Mass as his own and that will never change. gist in San Diego, Calif.) † Discussion Point Prayer helps us cope with change This Week’s Question what’s going to happen, but I’m lucky to have fam- ily, friends and God for support.” (Doris Duffy, What stage of new life—one that began with a child’s Johnston, R.I.) birth, middle age or retirement—required the greatest reflection and preparation on your part? Why? “Middle age. I was 52 years old when I became a “It’s now because I have teenage children ages 13, 14 youth minister. My sharing with the young people and and 15. My husband and I won’t have them much their sharing with me about life and faith has been— longer. Are we developing the type of Christians and and still is—a great experience.” (Norma Short, San Catholics that the world needs today and in the future? Diego, Calif.) The transition from little kids to big kids is huge. How Lend Us Your Voice

do we help our children put their words of prayer into Northwest Indiana Catholic action?” (Colleen Tauke, DeSoto, Iowa) An upcoming edition asks: What divine qualities first come to mind when you ponder the reality of God? “Right now. I’m 67 and I work part-time with chil- dren. I just had a shocking thing happen. After To respond for possible publication, write to Faith 37 years of marriage, I’m going through a divorce. I Alive! at 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. have to put my home on the market. I don’t know 20017-1100. † Karen Callaway, CNS photo by Page 10 The Criterion Friday, December 17, 2004 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink The Bottom Line/Antoinette Bosco A few details about Archbishop Fulton Sheen Peace lovers

Last in a series of columns the eulogy at Archbishop Sheen’s funeral. St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York in Later, of course, he was Archbishop of October of 1979, a feeble Archbishop we should Here are a few things you might not Indianapolis from 1980 until 1992. Sheen was led to the pope. Archbishop know about Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, Reeves’ book reports on Bishop Sheen fell to his knees. The pope helped never forget taken from Thomas C. Sheen’s special relationship with him to his feet and the two warmly Reeves’ book Rosemont College in Philadelphia. He embraced, amid thundering applause. Peace should be on all our minds in America’s Bishop preached and conducted retreats there fre- When asked later what the pope had said these days of war, when modern (Encounter Books, quently. He handed out diplomas at the to him, Archbishop Sheen said, “He told weapons—the ones $25.95): Catholic women’s college in 1955, and me that I had written and spoken well of being used and the He had an atrocious “He interrupted the ceremony by the Lord Jesus, and that I was a loyal son ones that could be diet, often living for announcing the marriage, the next day, of of the Church.” used—have the poten- days on cookies, a graduate, calling the young man to the To which Reeves added, “Nothing tial to destroy the candy or ice cream stage and giving an impromptu sermon on could have been more pleasing, for that world. bars. At banquets and Christian marriage.” My wife, Marie, was was what Fulton had tried to do and be all I found it notable dinners, he would stir that graduate and I was the “young man.” of his life.” that Pope John Paul II the food on his plate, a process he called The book, however, fails to add that, After his death, Archbishop Sheen was recently beatified “rolling the carrot,” to make it look like after I was called to the stage, the other buried in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, where he Charles I, the monarch he had eaten. Part of the reason for this women in the graduating class who were had preached so often. Cardinal Terence of Austria deposed was that, while in the seminary, he suf- engaged informed Bishop Sheen of that Cooke explained the reason for his deci- toward the end of World War I. He called fered a severe case of ulcers. Doctors at when he handed them their diplomas, and sion to have him buried there when he said him “a man of peace,” and while history the Mayo Clinic removed a portion of an he called their fiancés to the stage, too. that Archbishop John Hughes built the may not see him exactly that way, I was intestine. Nor does the book say that, about 10 years cathedral and Archbishop Sheen filled it. pleased. I know about that war, having No one was closer to Bishop Sheen later when I was talking with Bishop written with my late son, Peter, a book than Father Edward T. O’Meara, whom he Sheen at a U.S. bishops’ meeting, he told (Bishop Sheen is one of those featured in titled America at War, World War I. hired as his assistant at the Society for the me that the next year he announced that Fink’s latest book, Patriotic Leaders of the Charles inherited the monarchy at age Propagation of the Faith and who suc- he would be glad to meet with all engaged Church, published by Our Sunday Visitor, 29 as war raged and set out to save the ceeded him as director. They were friends couples—after the ceremony. 200 Noll Plaza, Huntington, IN 46750, monarchy by searching for peace in foreign for 20 years. Archbishop O’Meara gave When Pope John Paul II visited 1-800-348-2440, $13.95). † affairs. In 1917, he made a secret peace overture to the Allies (the “enemy”), which Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes was discovered by the German-led Central Powers; he was vilified for this peace effort. Exiled to Madeira, and very poor, he They say it’s the spirit that counts died of pneumonia at age 35. Bless the pope for remembering this Is everybody all set for Christmas? Is decorator was shut down, so he took binoculars and CSI games and camel fig- man, who tried at least to seek peace. the fatted calf spitting over the open fire, revenge by erecting a single $2,500 urines for the collector. In my off years, I hope that now the pope will beatify the is the house decorated motorized Grinch in his front yard. This they got pajamas or sweatshirts, and they greatest man of peace in that time of hor- beyond all reason, are figure points toward the neighbor’s house, received books regularly. But they’ve rendous war, Pope Benedict XV. He tried the presents wrapped emits steam and rasps out, “You’re a mean always been sweet about it and actually to make the world see how the warring so beautifully that one, Mr. Grinch.” made me think they enjoyed their gifts, if countries had created a “horrendous their outside is better The city fathers were admittedly rather only because they came from Grandpa than what’s inside? reluctant to squelch the fellow’s elaborate and me. Depressing, isn’t it? display because it saved the city having to Of course, there’s always someone ‘It is the duty of every person But, don’t despair. pay for a holiday attraction. After all, it whose taste I’ve never gauged correctly. I to run to help another human All this stuff we go drew hundreds of sightseers cruising by in know I’ve actually hit it right when such being who is in danger of through every year is their cars, was written up in the papers folks thank me verbally because they usu- just part of the spirit and featured on TV. ally keep tactfully quiet otherwise. Thank death.’ of the thing, and it’s the spirit that counts, When you think about it, who had goodness. right? That is, the spirit of generosity, of more (or less) true Christmas spirit, the In Charles Dickens’ novel, A Christmas bloodbath which dishonors Europe,” and happy anticipation, of celebration of decorator, his disgruntled neighbors or the Carol, Scrooge encounters three had turned the world into “a hospital and a God’s goodness. city? It seems to me you could make argu- Christmas spirits, of the past, the present cemetery.” He tried to make the countries Which brings us to the extent that peo- ments all around, pro and con. and the future. He makes the point that see that they were carrying out the “darkest ple will go in order to proclaim this spirit. However, this pales in comparison to true Christmas spirit at any time is gener- tragedy of human hatred and human mad- Take the guy in Monte Sereno (what a the trouble some of us have with gift ous, kindly and joyful. It is Christ-cen- ness” with this “useless massacre.” misnomer), Calif., whose efforts were selection. Now, I’m speaking here of gift tered, not self-centered. While the countries continued the recently reported in the newspaper. He’s selection because I consider money and So, maybe I shouldn’t be worrying killing, Pope Benedict poured out love. He the one who displayed $150,000 worth of bonds and sensible things like that to about my image as a gift-selector any established an Office for Prisoners in the Christmas decorations, including anima- be kind of boring. (At this point, I can more than the California over-achiever Vatican, making it possible for prisoners of tion and loud music, for 45 days each just see all the teenagers’ eyes rolling should worry about his as a Christmas war and soldiers at the front on all sides as year during the holiday season. upward because in their minds money decorator. Maybe, just maybe, it really is far as possible to maintain contact with Finally, his neighbors petitioned the may be the only acceptable gift. I don’t the Spirit that counts. their families. He gave money to set up city for peace and quiet, and I don’t blame care.) welfare works for war victims in all coun- them, considering this is supposed to be For years, my grandchildren have (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul the tries, getting them food, warm clothing and the time of “Peace on earth, good will endured my efforts to match each one Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a regu- medical care. He insisted on help world- toward men.” The over-achieving with an appropriate gift, things like kid lar columnist for The Criterion.) † wide to ease the pain and deprivations endured by the innumerable widows and Faithful Lines/Shirley Vogler Meister orphaned children suffering hunger and homelessness. Later, he found a way to have the Priceless insights and advice for moder n pilgrim Vatican raise 5 million lire to help those starving from the Russian famine. In his Approaching the holy and joyous cele- which I mentioned her book The Seeker’s provide helpful appendices that list major efforts to relieve the suffering on all sides bration of the birth of Jesus Christ, we’re Guide to Mary, also from Loyola Press, as pilgrimage sites, topics for journaling and during this war, he spent some 82 million reminded of the jour- well as a column about a pilgrimage she travel resources. Even better is how read- lire, an enormous amount of money then, ney that Mary and and a friend made, walking El Camino de able and enjoyable what they share is. and was criticized for nearly bankrupting Joseph made to Santiago (“the Way of St. James”) in north- Michael notes that people journey for the Vatican. Bethlehem to be regis- west Spain. many reasons, sometimes because we But Pope Benedict, emphasizing tered according to law. Maria’s husband, Michael Scaperlanda, have no choice (as with Mary and Joseph) Christian love, proclaimed that “it is the I’ve always imag- holds the Gene and Elaine Edwards or are seeking better living conditions for duty of every person to run to help another ined Mary being Family Chair in Law at the University of economic, military or political reasons. human being who is in danger of death”— uncomfortable and Oklahoma. He adds that “sometimes we travel and I, personally, have never heard a better weary as Joseph By Christmas of 1999, this couple was because we are called to by faith—and in definition of peace! walked and she rode a committed to answering the invitation that more recent years for leisure and recre- Jesus’ way holds the key to survival. He donkey but, in truth, Pope John Paul II made to Catholics ation … but it’s possible to make all spoke continuously of compassion, mercy, we really don’t know the circumstances. throughout the world: To go to Rome to travel sacred.” forgiveness and overcoming hate with love. Recently, I wondered: Perhaps they made celebrate the Jubilee Year 2000. Their pri- One trip brought Maria and her friend, The world talks of vengeance and retalia- an adventure of their trek and perhaps the mary holiday gifts to their four children Judy Reilly, to Indiana to see their firstborn tion. Everything Jesus was about could be Magi, looking for their “newborn king,” were backpacks and airline tickets. children. Maria’s son, Christopher, was a said to be a contradiction to the world. enjoyed their journey, too. All were pil- Maria and her husband wrote the pref- freshman at the University of Notre Dame. Jesus never backed down, even to the grims with a purpose. ace of their book together then they alter- Judy’s daughter and son-in-law, Alison and moment of his death. He had to show us What prompted this reflection was The nated chapters with reflections, advice and Craig, lived in Bloomington. The “moms’ how to make the world right. This can only Journey: A Guide for the Modern Pilgrim, views on the beauty of pilgrimages. trip” turned into a pilgrimage. Just their be done when we, the children of his a new Loyola Press book Backpacking through Europe and many Hoosier experiences alone are worth the Father, end conflict, hate, vengeance and written by Maria Ruiz Scaperlanda, an other unique travel experiences also made $14.95 cost of the Scaperlanda book. war, and become loving people who seek award-winning journalist, and Michael them experts about how to make all travel forgiveness and peace. Scaperlanda, married professionals with a sacred, what tools can help promote a pil- (Shirley Vogler Meister, a member of family in Norman, Okla. (Readers might grim attitude and practical tips for taking a Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis, is (Antoinette Bosco is a columnist for remember a “Faithful Lines” column in traditional Catholic pilgrimage. They also a regular columnist for The Criterion.) † Catholic News Service.) † The Criterion Friday, December 17, 2004 Page 11

Fourth Sunday of Advent/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Monday, Dec. 20 Matthew 1:1-25 Sunday, Dec. 19, 2004 Isaiah 7:10-14 or Matthew 1:18-25 Psalm 24:1-6 • Isaiah 7:10-14 the other. Luke 1:26-38 Saturday, Dec. 25 This weekend’s Gospel reading recalls • Romans 1:1-7 The Nativity of the Lord • Matthew 1:18-24 the conception of Jesus. It is clear, as in Luke, that Jesus had no earthly father. He Tuesday, Dec. 21 (Christmas) was the son of Mary, a human being, and Peter Canisius, priest and Midnight This weekend, the Church celebrates since she alone was the earthly parent, doctor Isaiah 9:1-6 the fourth and last Sunday of Advent 2004. Jesus received human nature from her. Song of Songs 2:8-14 Psalm 96:1-3, 11-13 For its first reading, In this story, Joseph is concerned, to say this weekend’s liturgy the least. He first understandably assumes or Zephaniah 3:14-18a Titus 2:11-14 offers a reading from that his betrothed has been unfaithful to Psalm 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21 Luke 2:1-14 the first section of the him. How else could Mary have become Luke 1:39-45 Dawn Book of Isaiah. This pregnant? Then an angel, Gabriel, one of Isaiah 62:11-12 reading refers to King God’s messengers, relieves Joseph’s mind Wednesday, Dec. 22 Psalm 97:1, 6, 11-12 Ahaz of the southern by revealing that the unborn child is, in 1 Samuel 1:24-28 Titus 3:4-7 Hebrew kingdom of fact, the Son of God. Judah. The reference It is more than simply a chronicle of the (Response) 1 Samuel 2:1, 4-8 Luke 2:15-20 allows scholars to date conception and birth of Jesus, divine Luke 1:46-56 Day this prophecy. though these events may have been. The Isaiah 52:7-10 Ahaz reigned in the last third of the coming of the Messiah is a sign, perfect Thursday, Dec. 23 Psalm 98:1-6 eighth century before Christ. He is not and penultimate, of God’s everlasting love John of Kanty, priest Hebrews 1:1-6 regarded as having had an especially for humankind. God never fails. God is remarkable career of kingship. It is easy to never absent from people. Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24 John 1:1-18 understand why Isaiah prodded him on Psalm 25:4bc-5ab, 8-10, 14 or John 1:1-5, 9-14 occasion. Reflection Luke 1:57-66 Prompting Isaiah’s interest in Ahaz, or This weekend, the Church calls us to Sunday, Dec. 26 in any king, was not necessarily the observe the last Sunday of Advent. The Friday, Dec. 24 Holy Family of Jesus, Mary monarch’s obvious power and prestige, but season of Advent is the careful and 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 and Joseph rather the fact that the king first and fore- focused period preceding Christmas. It is most was the servant of God. more than a time to prepare for a festive Psalm 89:2-5, 27, 29 Sirach 3:2-7, 12-14 The rulers were God’s assigned and day. Luke 1:67-79 Psalm 128:1-5 anointed agents. This religious fact over- In a sense, it is more than a preparation Vigil of the Nativity of the Lor d Colossians 3:12-21 took all other considerations. The final for a joyful occasion. Of course, it looks to Isaiah 62:1-5 or Colossians 3:12-17 judgment of how well kings performed the occasion of remembering the Lord’s Psalm 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29 Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 was whether or not they were truly loyal to birth. However, the Church also provides God. Advent to assist us in our effort personally Acts 13:16-17, 22-25 Urged to be loyal and devoted, Ahaz to unite with the Lord. was promised a sign of God’s favor. It was Our union with God, so intimate that the birth of a son, whose mother was we can possess even God’s eternal life, Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen Ahaz’s young bride or a virgin who was occurred because of our unity first with his concubine. Jesus in a common humanity. This union, St. Paul’s Epistle to the Romans pro- established by creation, was completed in Code of Canon Law details vides the second reading. the Lord’s own humanity. Introducing himself, Paul firmly states We ratify and reinforce our union with that he is an Apostle called by the Lord to God by individually choosing holiness. Church rules on laicization proclaim the Gospel. For St. Paul, nothing Turning us toward prayer, strengthening else mattered. Above and beyond every- of spiritual resolve and the uprooting of sin When a priest is defrocked or lai- which is normally dispensed from in the thing, he was God’s servant, obediently from our lives, the Church not only invites Qcized because of grievous offenses documents establishing laicization. following Jesus. Of course, the Apostle us to observe Advent but also accommo- against Catholic laws, what does that A priest who is dismissed also loses devoutly believed that Jesus was Lord and dates our spiritual progress. mean? May he still all rights proper to the priesthood. He is Savior. The question is if we shall respond. As say Mass and give the prohibited from exercising any function For its last reading, the Church presents we ponder this question, the Church reas- sacraments? If he can, connected to the priesthood and holy a section from the Gospel of Matthew. sures us and advises us to be strong. God may it be in his house orders. Only two of the four Gospels, both of will strengthen and enlighten us. He has or in a church? I The single exception is that he may them Synoptics, recount the birth of Jesus. never failed in love, mercy and guidance, thought a priest is a hear confessions of people in danger of Matthew is one of these Gospels. Luke is given in and through Jesus. † priest forever. (New death and absolve them from sins or York) other spiritual censures that may burden them. Interestingly, not only is a dis- My Journey to God It is true that missed priest permitted to do this, he is Athrough ordination obliged to do so by Church law if any a priest definitively becomes part of the member of the “Christian faithful” is in clerical order in the Church. The “indeli- a situation of such urgent necessity Finding Jesus ble character” of holy orders never (Canons #976 and #986). ceases, but the legal status of the priest as Some penalties are imposed on cer- Isaiah speaks to Israel part of the clergy may be lost, either tain priests today, generally in connec- About the Lord Emmanuel. through death or by lawful dismissal tion with the sexual abuse scandal, with Put on love and banish fear from the clerical state. effects similar to laicization, but which For our promised King is near. The penalty of dismissal from the cler- are not formally and canonically loss of ical state, often called “laicization,” is the the clerical state. In addition to other The Virgin Mary gives her yes only one remaining of several penalties penalties, the priest may not be permit- To Angel Gabriel’s request. against members of the clergy that were ted to celebrate Mass publicly, but may, The Word made Flesh now dwells within formerly in Catholic Church law. as you note, do so privately, for example Her most pure body free from sin. The process for dismissal of a priest in his own home. Conditions in these is usually lengthy and extremely com- instances vary widely. Wise Men traveling from afar plex, deliberately designed to protect the The basic legislation concerning dis- Guided by the Christmas star rights of everyone—any victims, the missal from the clerical state is published Find Him in that lowly place offenders and other Catholics or mem- in the Code of Canon Law (#290-293). And gaze upon His holy face. bers of civil society who may be affected by the offenses themselves or Is the sacrament of confirmation by a decision of laicization. Qnecessary before one can be married His loss had caused His parents’ pain Obviously, this drastic punishment is in the Catholic Church? (Ohio) For three long days they searched in vain, CNS photo from Crosiers used only in the most serious or scan- Until at last the Child they found dalous circumstances. It may be applied Catholics who are not yet confirmed Teaching in the Temple grounds. Even though our senses fail, in only seven specific instances, which Ashould receive that sacrament before Simple faith in Him prevails. are listed in the section on crimes and they are married if it can be done with- At Cana, Jesus worked a sign penalties in the Code of Canon Law. out serious inconvenience (Canon He changed the water into wine. Let us find this Christmas day Among others, these instances include #1065). His Mother saw the couple’s fate. Time to hope and love and pray … violation of the eucharistic species, However, it is not advisable to rush She wished for all to celebrate. No more wars and no more strife, commission of sexual offenses through into confirmation simply to get it done Only joy and peace and life. force or threat or publicly, and physical before marriage. Before receiving con- Our feeble minds give full assent attack on the pope. firmation lawfully, one should be prop- Before the Blessed Sacrament. By Joseph Gallagher When a priest is properly dismissed erly instructed and prepared for the from the clerical state, he is no longer sacrament (Canon #889), even if that (Joseph Gallagher is a member of St. Joan of Arc Parish in Indianapolis.) bound by any obligations of that state, means delaying it until after one is mar- including the obligation of celibacy, ried. † Page 12 The Criterion Friday, December 17, 2004

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The Criterion welcomes announcements of archdiocesan December 24 group, 7-8 p.m. Information: N. Indiana St., Mooresville. SS. Francis and Clare Church, Church and parish open-to-the-public activities for “The Holy Rosary Church, 520 Ste- 317-831-1177. Mass and anointing of the sick, 5901 Olive Branch Road, Green- Active List.” Please be brief—listing date, location, event, vens St., Indianapolis. Catholic 6 p.m. Information: 317-831- wood. Mass, 8 a.m., adoration, Third Wednesdays 4142. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sacred Heart sponsor, cost and time. Include a phone number for verifi- Choir of Indianapolis, 4 p.m. Holy Name Church, 89 N. 17th concert before Christmas Eve Chaplet, 8:30 a.m., Divine Mercy cation. No announcements will be taken by telephone. Ave., Beech Grove. Holy hour First Sundays Chaplet, 3 p.m. Information: 317- Mass. Information: 317-636- and rosary, 6 p.m. Information: St. Paul Church, 218 Scheller Notices must be in our office by 5 p.m. Thursday one week 4478. 859-4673. in advance of (Friday) publication: The Criterion, The 317-784-5454. Ave., Sellersburg. Prayer group, Active List, 1400 N. Meridian St. (hand deliver), P.O. Box December 31-January 1 7-8:15 p.m. Information: 812- Christ the King Church, 1827 St. Jude Church, 5353 McFar- 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206 (mail); 317-236-1593 (fax), Our Lady of Fatima Retreat 246-4555. Kessler Blvd., E. Dr., Indiana- land Road, Indianapolis. House, 5353 E. 56th St. Indian- polis. Exposition of the Blessed [email protected] (e-mail). Rosary, 6:15 p.m. Information: Fatima Knights of Columbus, apolis. “New Beginnings–A Sacrament after 7:15 a.m. Mass- 317-783-1445. 1040 N. Post Road, Indiana- December 17 Information: 317-926-7359. New Year’s Eve Retreat,” Father 5:30 p.m. Benediction and ser- James Farrell, presenter. Infor- polis. Euchre, 1 p.m. Informa- St. Francis Hospital, 8111 S. Archbishop O’Meara Catholic vice. Mount Saint Francis Retreat mation: 317-545-7681. tion: 317-638-8416. Emerson Ave., Indianapolis. Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Center, Floyd County. Holiday Holy Rosary Church, 520 Ste- Couple to Couple League, January 2 Indianapolis. Catholic Widowed First Mondays clay sale. Information: 812-987- vens St., Indianapolis. Adoration Natural Family Planning (NFP), Marian College, Ruth Lilly Stu- Organization, 7-9:30 p.m. Infor- Archbishop O’Meara Catholic 6470. of the Blessed Sacrament after 7-9 p.m. Information: 317-865- dent Center, 3200 Cold Spring mation: 317-784-1102. Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., 5554. Road, Indianapolis. Epiphany Indianapolis. Guardian Angel 5:45 p.m. Mass-9 a.m. Saturday. St. Michael Parish, 519 Jeffer- Guild, board meeting, 9:30 a.m. Information: 317-636-4478. son, Greenfield. Couple to Party and Baby Shower, noon- Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 Marian College, St. Francis Hall 2 p.m., sponsored by People of Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Mass, Couple League, Natural Family First Tuesdays Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Chapel, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Peace Secular Franciscan Order 2 p.m. Planning (NFP), 9-11 a.m. Infor- Divine Mercy Chapel, 3354 W. 5333 E. Washington St., Indian- Indianapolis. Catholic Charis- Fraternity, benefits Holy Family mation: 317-462-2246. 30th St., Indianapolis. Confes- apolis. Exposition of the Blessed matic Renewal, prayer meeting, Shelter in Indianapolis. All are Third Thursdays sion, 6:45 p.m., Benediction of Sacrament, prayer service, 7-8:30 p.m. Information: 317- December 19 welcome. Bring a generous gift Our Lady of Peace Mausoleum 927-6565. Chapel, 9001 Haverstick Road, the Blessed Sacrament for voca- 7:30 p.m. Oaklandon Christian Church, of diapers, size 4 or 5, or other tions, 7:30 p.m. 6701 Oaklandon Road, Indiana- baby items. Information: 317- Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. St. Rose of Lima Parish, 114 St. Anthony Church, 379 N. polis. Geist Community Ecu- 955-6775. St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. Joe Warman Ave., Indianapolis. Lancelot Dr., Franklin. Third menical Advent/Christmas St. Elizabeth’s and Coleman annual Christmas Concert, Road W., Sellersburg. Holy Exposition of the Blessed Sacra- Concert, St. Simon the Apostle Monthly Pregnancy and Adoption Ser- 7 p.m., free-will offering. Infor- hour for religious vocations, ment after 5:30 p.m. Mass, hour Parish music ministry, 5 p.m., vices, 2500 Churchman Ave., mation: 317-738-3929. Third Sundays Indianapolis. Daughters of Benediction and exposition of of silent prayer and reflection free family event. Information: Christ the King Church, 1827 the Blessed Sacrament after 317-826-6000, ext. 152. Isabella, Madonna Circle meet- followed by Benediction of the St. Maurice Parish, 1963 N. Kessler Blvd., E. Dr., Indiana- ing, noon, dessert and beverages 7 p.m. Mass. Blessed Sacrament. St. John St., Greensburg. Live polis. Exposition of the Blessed Holy Name Church, 89 N. 17th served. Information: 317-849- Nativity, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Infor- Sacrament, 2 p.m.-7 a.m. Mon- Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory Ave., Beech Grove. “Christmas 5840. St. Joseph Church, 1375 S. mation: 812-663-9774. day, rosary, 8 p.m. Open until School, 2801 W. 86th St., Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. Concert XLIII,” 3 p.m. and midnight. Indianapolis. Indiana Autism December 17-19 6:30 p.m., $5 per person. Infor- St. Joseph Church, 1375 S. Adoration of the Blessed Sacra- Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. and Sertoma Club meeting, ment, 4 p.m., rosary, 5 p.m., Mount Saint Francis Retreat mation: 317-784-5454. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Adoration of Blessed Sacrament, 7-9 p.m., child care provided. Benediction, 5:30 p.m., Mass, Center, Floyd County. Christ- Church of the Immaculate Con- 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Mass, 5:45 p.m. Information: 317-885-7295. mas Family Retreat. Information: MKVS and DM Center, Rexville 5:45 p.m. Information: 317-244- ception, St. Mary-of-the- Information: 317-244-9002. 9002. 812-923-8817. (located on 925 South, .8 mile Woods. Mass, 10 a.m., sign- First Fridays St. Vincent de Paul Church, 1723 east of 421 South, 12 miles south interpreted. December 18 of Versailles). Mass, 3:30 p.m., St. Thomas More Church, 1200 “I” St., Bedford. Exposition of St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. An- St. Mary Church, 317 N. New with Father Elmer Burwinkel. Third Mondays N. Indiana St., Mooresville. the Blessed Sacrament after drew J. Brown Ave., Indiana- Jersey St., Indianapolis. Holiday Information: 812-689-3551 or St. Matthew Parish, 4100 E. 56th Prayers for vocations, rosary, 8:30 a.m. Mass-9 a.m. Sat., rec- polis. Sacred Heart devotion, concert to benefit refurbishment e-mail [email protected] St., Indianapolis. Young eucharistic adoration, Benedic- onciliation, Fri. 4-6 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m., holy hour, 6-7 p.m. of pipe organ, 6:30 p.m. Infor- or log on to Schoenstatt Web site Widowed Group, sponsored by tion, 6 p.m. Information: 317- 8-9 a.m., “Children of Hope” Information: 317-632-9349. mation: 317-637-3983 or e-mail at www.seidata.com/~frburwink. archdiocesan Office of Family 831-4142. program, holy hour for children. Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, [email protected]. Ministries, 7:30 p.m. Informa- Third Fridays Information: 812-275-6539. December 22 tion: 317-236-1596 or 800-382- 1530 Union St., Indianapolis. St. Michael the Archangel Parish, St. John the Evangelist Church, Marian College, St. Francis Hall Adoration of the Blessed Sacra- 9836, ext. 1596. Chapel, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Holy Name Church, 89 N. 17th 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. 126 W. Georgia St., Indiana- Ave., Beech Grove. Mass, ment, 7:30-10:30 a.m. Informa- “Simbang Gabi,” Filipino pre- polis. Advent organ recital Third Tuesdays Indianapolis. Catholic Charis- tion: 317-638-5551. matic Renewal of Central 8:15 a.m., eucharistic adoration Christmas tradition, Mass, 4 a.m., series, 12:40 p.m., open to the St. Francis Medical Clinic, 110 following Mass until 5 p.m. followed by traditional Filipino public. Information: 317-635- N. 17th Ave., Suite 300, Beech Indiana, Mass and healing ser- Our Lady of Perpetual Help vice, 7 p.m. Benediction. Information: 317- breakfast in Kavanagh Hall. 2021. Grove. Chronic pain support 784-5454. Church, 1752 Scheller Lane, Third Saturdays New Albany. Adoration con- St. Michael the Archangel St. Peter Church, 1207 East cluding with confessions at Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Road, Brookville. Exposition of 6 p.m. Benediction, 6:45 p.m. When Family Matters... Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s the Blessed Sacrament after When Family Matters... 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Father Joseph Moriarty, arch- Serra Club announces annual diocesan vocations director, holds his Indianapolis Serra vocations essay contest Club religious vocations essay award on Dec. 14 in the Holy

By Sean Gallagher hopes to have some of its Club’s vice president for Sean Gallagher Photo by members participate in this communications. Family Chapel at the Archbishop The Serra Club of Indiana- year’s contest. To that end, he “By responding to the O’Meara Catholic Center in polis invites middle school has invited Father Moriarty to question posed in this year’s Indianapolis. He received the and high school students to speak with them in January. essay contest, we hope partic- plaque when he was a sopho- participate in its 2005 reli- Father Moriarty said that ipants will have an increased more at Father Thomas Scecina gious vocations essay contest. the Serra Club’s religious awareness and appreciation Memorial High School in The theme of the contest vocations essay contest could for our priests and religious,” Indianapolis for his award-win- echoes Jesus’ words to the serve as a springboard for he said. “As they prepare to ning vocations essay in the Apostles at the Last Supper teachers and catechists to write their essays, we hope Serra Club’s contest in 1984. as recorded in the Gospel of teach several classes on voca- students will discuss the John: “Go and bear lasting tions. He also noted that the theme with their parents and fruit, fruit that will last” contest can help nurture other adults in their lives.” (Jn 15:16). Participants are among the students in To encourage potential asked to answer the question: Catholic schools and parishes contest participants, Father “How do priests, brothers what he has described as a Moriarty simply asks them to and sisters bear enduring “culture of vocations.” do what he did when he fruit for the Church and the “I think it nurtures a cul- wrote his essay 20 years ago. world?” ture of vocations … through “Pray your heart’s desire,” The contest is open to stu- awareness,” Father Moriarty Father Moriarty said. “Reveal dents throughout the archdio- said. “They’re being chal- your heart’s desire. If the idea cese in grades 7 through 12 lenged to think, in the context of being a priest or a sister or enrolled in religious educa- of vocations, how do priests, a brother has ever crossed tion programs and interparo- sisters and brothers serve the your mind or certainly if just chial or private schools. Con- Church? That seed is planted, the spirit of gratitude for the test rules and procedures will at least to get them thinking sacrifice that you’ve wit- be sent to all parishes and about religious vocations.” nessed in a priest or brother schools early next year. The This hope is shared by or sister impacts you, then deadline for entries is Feb. Joseph Naughton, a member share that. Share that gen- 15, 2005. of St. Barnabas Parish in uinely. That’s what needs to Teachers and catechists for Indianapolis and the Serra drive this whole thing.” † each grade may choose one or two essays from each grade to be submitted to the contest. A committee will read and judge the entries. One winner from each grade will be chosen and I NDIANAPOLIS receive a cash prize, be B EECH G ROVE invited to read his or her M OORESVILLE essay at the recognition lun- cheon and have the essay published in The Criterion. The contest is important to Father Joseph Moriarty, arch- diocesan vocations director, for a number of reasons, not we devote the least of which is that he was a contest winner as a sophomore at Father Thomas every minute Scecina Memorial High School in Indianapolis in of 1984. In his essay, he wrote that he believed God was calling every hour him to the priesthood. “For me, frankly, it was of my first kind of public proclamation that I had con- sidered a vocation to the every day priesthood,” Father Moriarty said. “And I know, from being a vocation director, to that’s not always an easy thing.” Jerome Moorman, pastoral every beat associate at St. Margaret Mary Parish in Terre Haute, of was Father Moriarty’s reli- gion teacher at Scecina when he wrote his essay. Moorman your heart recalled that it had a ring of genuineness about it. “I do remember that there was a real sincerity there,” Moorman said. “And I really felt, through that, that there was a real vocation there. I had a real strong sense of that.” Looking back on that essay contest 20 years later, This unwavering commitment to our patients has resulted in a Moorman is proud that he may have had a positive respected cardiac & vascular care program. Where we access impact on the man who has advanced technology for the prevention, diagnosis and become the archdiocesan vocations director. treatment of heart and vascular disease. And deliver on “I don’t know whether I had any influence,” Moorman a philosophy of care focused on comfort, strength and said. “I hope that I had some reassurance. Because when it comes to saving lives, influence on him going into the seminary, although I think every minute counts. that was there already, com- ing from a good Irish family.” Moorman now leads the StFrancisHospitals.org CARDIAC & VASCULAR CARE CENTER high school youth group at St. Margaret Mary Parish and Page 14 The Criterion Friday, December 17, 2004

Turner, Loretta Wampler, Lee Little. Mother of Curt, SHIPLEY, Edward Leland, mother of five. Cicero Jr., Donald, Glen and Kerry and Michael Little. Sister 46, St. Simon the Apostle, SWIEZY, Rosemarie (Neu), Robert Collins. Half-sister of of Eileen Berry, Corina Dennis, Indianapolis, Nov. 19. Husband 68, St. Mark, Indianapolis, Robin Lane. Grandmother of Lavonne Schnable, Virginia of Maria T. (Boso) Shipley. Dec. 6. Wife of Anthony Rest in peace seven. Great-grandmother of Wilson and Robert Weingardt. Father of Elizabeth, Jennifer, Swiezy. Mother of Annamarie Edward and Joseph Shipley. nine. Grandmother of four. Bachman, Jeanette Bowling, Son of Edward Shipley. Brother GONZALES, Jesus, stillborn, MEISBERGER, Herman Jeanene Doughty, Aura Lee Please submit in writing to our DWENGER, Madonna D. of Stephanie Hade, Rene Loest St. Bartholomew, Columbus, Joseph, 90, Sacred Heart, Lyons, Andrew, Anthony II, office by 10 a.m. Thursday (McAvoy), 66, St. Simon the and David Shipley. before the week of publication; Apostle, Indianapolis, Nov. 28. Dec. 1. Son of Julio and Luisa Indianapolis, Nov. 27. Father of Matthew, Thaddeus and be sure to state date of death. Mother of Maria Adair, Angela Gonzales. Brother of Jennifer Dolores Otto, Elizabeth Perry SIFRIG, Bernard, 80, St. Paul, Thomas Swiezy. Sister of Frank Obituaries of archdiocesan Kelly, Theresa, John, Richard and Alfredo Gonzales. and Patrick Meisberger. Tell City, Nov. 21. Husband of Neu. Grandmother of 11. Pearl (King) Sifrig. Father of priests serving our archdiocese and Robert Dwenger. Sister of HAHN, Mary Martha Grandfather of nine. Great- Joseph C. Schneider. Brother of VEERKAMP, Ruth, 81, are listed elsewhere in The Edward McAvoy. Grandmother (Kremer), 90, St. Anthony, grandfather of 16. Anita Fulkerson, Agnes Gruver, St. Vincent de Paul, Shelby Criterion. Order priests and of nine. Indianapolis, Dec. 3. Mother of METCALF, Norman, 85, County, Nov. 30. Mother of religious sisters and brothers Marcy Hayes, Jim and Walter EWTON, Henry C., 88, Charles E. Hahn. Grandmother St. Mary-of-the-Knobs, Floyds James and Larry Veerkamp. are included here, unless they Knobs, Nov. 27. Father of Sifrig. Grandfather of 10. Sacred Heart, Jeffersonville, of two. Great-grandmother of Sister of Harry Seffrin. are natives of the archdiocese Great-grandfather of several. two. David, John, Larry and Richard Grandmother of four. Great- or have other connections to it; Dec. 1. Father of Judy and Alan STUCZYNSKI, Frances, 89, HARTMAN, Martha Eliza- Metcalf. Grandfather of five. those are separate obituaries Ewton. Grandfather of one. Sacred Heart, Clinton, Nov. 30. grandmother of four. beth, 90, St. Anthony of Padua, Great-grandfather of two. on this page. FITZGERALD, Joseph Mother of Martha Johnson, WALKER, Edward Bernard, Morris, Dec. 5. Mother of MOENTER, Marjorie Eliza- Anthony, 46, St. Philip Neri, Mary Jo Smith and Theresa 76, Good Shepherd, Indian- COX, Mary Ellen (Roth), 80, Elizabeth Ann Stenger and John beth, 88, St. Louis, Batesville, Indianapolis, Nov. 29. Father of Stuczynski. Grandmother of 12. apolis, Dec. 4. Husband of Jane St. Philip Neri, Indianapolis, A. Hartman. Grandmother of Dec. 6. Mother of Virginia Karen and Mary Fitzgerald. Great-grandmother of 18. E. (Blatz) Walker. Father of Dec. 3. Mother of Gerald and seven. Great-grandmother of 10. French. Grandmother of three. Brother of Linda Burkus, SUNDERHAUS, Evelyn L., Linda Lanie, Candy Robinson, Jeffrey Cox. Sister of Eileen MOONEY, Mary Belle, 79, Madonna Hosimer, Rosemary HEALY, Timothy P., 85, 82, St. Mary-of-the-Knobs, Teri Watters, Anthony, Donald, Roth. Grandmother of three. Sacred Heart, Jeffersonville, Milligan, Karen, James and St. Barnabas, Indianapolis, Floyds Knobs, Nov. 27. Mother James, Robert and Thomas DEHN, Mary Elizabeth, 57, Nov. 29. Mother of Carol John Fitzgerald. Nov. 20. Husband of Josephine of Cindy Emely, Lisa Walker. Brother of Mary Lou Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Jackson and Michael Mooney. Healy. Stepfather of Rosanna Welbourn, Glen, Joe, Ronald Lockhart, Kay Petroff, Helen New Albany, Dec. 2. Wife of FRITSCH, Eva Mae (Collins), Grandmother of five. Great- Frye, Kathy and Paul Hartman. and Stephen Sunderhaus. Sister Steeb, Loretta Withem, John and William Dehn. Mother of Roger 81, Holy Name, Beech Grove, Brother of Margaret Marsh. grandmother of seven. and William Dehn. Sister of Nov. 27. Mother of Marilyn of Elizabeth Nichols. Grand- Paul Walker. Grandfather of 12. NUNLIST, Dorothy Y., 69, Nellie Clawson, Leah Stahl, Akers, Beverly Million, HOWE, Louis, 54, St. Roch, mother of 14. Great-grand- Great-grandfather of one. † Holy Family, Oldenburg, Dec. 6. Margaret Skyles, Anna Taschka, Marsha, James and Michael Indianapolis, Dec. 2. Husband Mother of Geralynn Goldsmith, John, Patrick and Roger Adams. Fritsch. Sister of Janella of Teresa Howe. Father of Katie JoAnn Peters, Michael and Roy Grandmother of three. Daffron, Betty Striker, Ruby and Eric Howe. Son of Sally Providence Sister Rose Michele Hren. Brother of Donna Nunlist. Sister of Juanita Haggard, Sally Miller, Jean Jackson, Jack and Jerry Johnson. Boudreau ministered in Taiwan Pavey, Diana Prosser, Judy Grandmother of nine. Great- Providence Sister Rose spiritual director at the Mother Final Advent penance Tindall, Mary Williams, Chris, grandmother of seven. Michele Boudreau died on Marie Gratia Spiritual Center, Joe, Mark, Martin and Mike O’BRYAN, James S., 70, Dec. 4 at Mother Theodore Hall Providence College and Fu Jen services are scheduled Howe. Immaculate Heart of Mary, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. University in Taiwan. JOEST, Dorothy V., 79, Indianapolis, Nov. 29. Husband She was 76. Sister Rose Michele also St. Joseph, Shelbyville, Dec. 2. of Mary Anne (Miller) The Mass of Christian burial served as principal or assistant at parishes in central Wife of Ralph Joest. Mother of O’Bryan. Father of Cathleen was celebrated on Dec. 9 at the principal at Catholic schools in Rita Rogers, Ralph and Ron Alaimo, Sheila McGrath and Church of the Immaculate Chicago and Oklahoma City for and southern Indiana Joest. Sister of Katherine Trish Yott. Brother of 13. Conception at the motherhouse. eight years and was associate Hughes and Lillian Stermer. Grandfather of seven. Burial followed in the sisters’ superintendent of schools in the Parishes throughout the archdiocese have scheduled LITTLE, Anna Margaret PICCIONE, Rockie M., 84, cemetery. Diocese of Peoria, Ill., for five communal penance services for Advent. The following is a (Weingardt), 68, Holy Name, Holy Name, Beech Grove, The former Anna Marie years. In the Archdiocese of Indi- list of the remaining Advent penance services that have Beech Grove, Nov. 21. Wife of Dec. 3. Father of Donna Boudreau was born on April 29, 1928, in Chicago. anapolis, Sister Rose Michele been reported to The Criterion. Anderson, Lois Reeder, Providence Sister Mary Jo She entered the congregation taught at the former St. Mary Father Arthur E. Piccione, Cathy, John and of the Sisters of Providence of School in Richmond from Batesville Deanery Thomas Piccione. Grandfather Saint Mary-of-the-Woods on 1950-52 and was program coor- Dec. 19, 1 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo, Milan Kelly died on of 14. Great-grandfather of 19. July 22, 1947, professed first dinator of creativity for self- development for the Sisters of Dec. 19, 4 p.m. at St. Anthony of Padua, Morris Dec. 12 at age 69 RENNEKAMP, Mary C., 89, vows on Jan. 23, 1950, and pro- Providence at Saint Mary-of-the- St. Mary-of-the-Rock, fessed final vows on Jan. 23, Father Arthur Evon Kelly, a Woods from 1993 until 2004. Connersville Deanery St. Mary-of-the-Rock, Dec. 5. 1955. former member of the Society Surviving are a sister, Rita Dec. 21, 7 p.m. at Holy Family, Richmond Wife of Alois Rennekamp. Sister Rose Michele taught Lynch of Orland Park, Ill., as of the Divine Word, died on Mother of Mary Lou Giesting, at schools staffed by the Sisters well as several nieces and a Dec. 12 in Indianapolis. He Charlene Huffmeyer, Darlene of Providence in Indiana, Indianapolis North Deanery nephew. was 69. Kohlesdorf, Dave, Donald, Illinois, Oklahoma and Taiwan. Dec. 20, 7 p.m. at St. Luke Memorial contributions may The Mass of Christian Floyd, John, Kenneth and During 57 years in the be sent to the Sisters of Burial will be celebrated at Vernon Rennekamp. Grand- women’s religious order, she Indianapolis South Deanery Providence, Saint Mary-of-the- 10 a.m. on Dec. 20 at St. Rita mother of 42. Great-grand- ministered for 12 years as a Dec. 20, 7 p.m. at Our Lady of the Greenwood, Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods, Church in Indianapolis. mother of 28. teacher, assistant professor, Greenwood retreat director, instructor and IN 47876. † On Dec. 19, a vespers ser- SALAZAR, Vona Odean, 70, vice will be celebrated at 4 St. Bartholomew, Columbus, New Albany Deanery p.m. followed by a wake ser- Dec. 19, 7 p.m. at Holy Family, New Albany Nov. 27. Mother of Suzie vice at 7:30 p.m., both at Dossett, Anita MacMillan, Dec. 21, 7 p.m. at St. Anthony of Padua, Clarksville St. Rita Church. 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Page 16 The Criterion Friday, December 17, 2004 In meetings with U.S. bishops, pope emphasizes healing, holiness VATICAN CITY (CNS)—In a series of Addressing bishops in June, the pope • Improving unity among the bishops, and its spiritual roots” and of giving in to “a ad limina talks this year, Pope John Paul II said that in the U.S. culture “rights are at reducing factionalism among the faith- purely materialistic and soulless vision of has encouraged U.S. bishops to regroup times reduced to self-centered demands: the ful. the world.” pastorally after the sex abuse scandal and growth of prostitution and pornography in • Promoting co-responsibility with lay To the last group of bishops on Dec. 10, recover their prophetic voice on moral and the name of adult choice, the acceptance of people in diocesan governance—with- he said that pro-life activities must be an social issues. abortion in the name of women’s rights, the out, however, giving the idea that the evangelization priority. The pope acknowledged that the clergy approval of same-sex unions in the name of Church operates like a political democ- In addition to the individual papal meet- sex abuse cases have brought a “crisis of homosexual rights. racy. ings that lasted anywhere from five to confidence” in Church leadership in the “In the face of such erroneous yet perva- • Making lay Catholics more aware of 20 minutes, one bishop from each group United States. But rather than dwell on the sive thinking, you must do everything pos- their “duty” to follow authoritative gave a speech to the pontiff. past failings, he praised the bishops for sible to encourage the laity in their special Church teachings. The most provocative analysis came their response to the crisis and suggested it responsibility for evangelizing culture ... • Encouraging Catholic schools and health from Cardinal Francis E. George of was time to turn the page. and promoting Christian values in society care facilities to put a new and creative Chicago. He told the pope that the Church’s The pope said rebuilding the Church’s and public life,” he said. emphasis on Catholic identity. public influence in the United States had credibility—among Catholics and in soci- He waited until the U.S. presidential Speaking of the wider U.S. culture, per- been reduced by cultural biases and by the ety—would ultimately be achieved through election was over to make another impor- haps the pope’s sharpest remark came in a Church’s own internal divisions, which had the holiness and witness of its pastors and tant and sensitive point: that Catholic laity talk to Midwestern bishops in May. He said made it “an arena of ideological warfare faithful. cannot leave their faith at home when they the bishops need to evangelize a society rather than a way of discipleship shep- The ad limina visits, which began in enter into politics. that is “increasingly in danger of forgetting herded by bishops.” † March and ended in mid-December, From the outset of the talks, the pope brought the entire U.S. episcopate to Rome framed the sex abuse issue in terms of heal- in 14 regional groups. Each group spent a ing. He said the scandal had “cast a week in meetings and special liturgies shadow” on the Church, but that the bish- designed to underline their apostolic ties ops had rightly devoted time and effort to with Rome. Ad limina visits are required of confronting the problem and making cor- heads of dioceses every five years. rective changes. Chris SheridanCNS photo by The pope’s speeches were strong on While calling for careful discernment of Church matters such as vocations, Church seminary candidates, he repeatedly empha- unity, Catholic identity of schools and hos- sized that the great majority of U.S. priests pitals, the bishop’s teaching role, the were good and generous servants of the responsibility of the laity, Sunday Mass, Church. He urged bishops to be spiritual prayer and the sacraments. fathers to their priests—to listen to them, He said relatively little about current support them and correct them when social and political questions like immigra- necessary. tion, poverty, terrorism, the death penalty, Again and again throughout the year, he technological advances or economic prac- returned to the theme of personal holiness tices. The war in Iraq—a topic the pope as the key to renewing the Church, evange- spoke about many times in other forums— lizing effectively and regaining influence in wasn’t mentioned once in his speeches to society. the bishops. The pope identified a number of specific Perhaps in part because he was speaking internal Church challenges: Remembering Archbishop Sheen during an election year, the pope stuck to • Reversing the decline in priestly voca- Bishop Daniel R. Jenky of Peoria, Ill., raises the Eucharist during a Mass marking the 25th anniver- principles and generally stayed away from tions. sary of the death of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen on Dec. 9 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York. specific issues. There were a few notable • Encouraging better Sunday Mass atten- Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel, to the right behind Bishop Jenky, represented the Archdiocese of exceptions, including abortion and gay dance and use of the sacrament of Indianapolis at the memorial Mass. marriage legislation. penance.

Celebrating our Each Christmas since 1854,

150th Christmas. the monks of Saint Meinrad

have welcomed Mary’s Child.

May you and yours be

blessed as we celebrate

His coming in 2004.

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