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50¢ September 28, 2008 Think Green Volume 82, No. 35 Recycle www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend this paper TTODAYODAY’’SS CCATHOLICATHOLIC People, Real presence in Eucharist draws us priests and pets BY CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE The feast of St. Francis draws pet lovers ALBANO, Italy (CNS) — The real presence of Pages 11-13 Christ in the Eucharist has a dynamism that draws people in and makes them more like Christ, Pope Benedict XVI said. At a Sept. 21 Mass in Albano, a small town in the hills south of Rome, Pope Benedict consecrated the It all begins with new altar in the town’s cathedral. The pope told those gathered for the morning mom and dad Mass that they should be filled with joy knowing that Tips for praying with children “each day the sacrifice of Christ” will be offered on the new altar. Page 4 “On this altar, he will continue to sacrifice himself in the sacrament of the Eucharist for our salvation and that of the whole world,” he said. “In the eucharistic mystery, renewed on every altar, Jesus makes himself truly present,” the pope Healthy lunch choices said. His presence has power, he added. Two dads offer an alternative “It draws us in to make us his own, to make us Page 8 similar to him; it attracts us with the strength of his love, leading us out of ourselves in order to unite us to him, making us one with him,” the pope said. Through baptism, religious education and preaching, Christians are shaped and molded into the living Bringing hope stones that make up the church, he said, but the result is complete “only when they are joined together by to the poor love.” Hope Ministries and “Therefore, the love of Christ, the love that will never end, is the spiritual energy that unites those St. Vincent de Paul Society who participate in the same sacrifice and are nour- ished by the one bread broken for the salvation of the recognition awards world,” the pope said. Pope Benedict told the people of Albano that they Page 9 must be in communion with one another in order to be in communion with the Lord. They must approach CNS PHOTO/DARIO PIGNATELLI, REUTERS the altar ready to forgive one another and to ask Pope Benedict XVI blesses parishioners as he visits a cathedral in Albano, Italy, outside God’s forgiveness. Rome, Sept. 21. This complimentary issue is given to all HERE’S THE CHURCH, registered Catholics Telling our faith story in the diocese HERE’S THE STEEPLE Today’s Catholic invited readers to express what they treasure about the Catholic faith We posed the statements: because I found the Catholic television sta- • I love the Catholic faith because ... tion EWTN. I started watching the Mass and • I was drawn to the Catholic faith through ... then other programs. The information I’ve • I came back to the Catholic faith because .... received from EWTN has helped me continue my Catholic faith journey.” — Carol Have you ever been “put on the spot” and Buchanan, St. Michael Parish, Plymouth asked what you love about the faith or asked, • “I love the Catholic faith because my “Why are you Catholic?” The following is a faith is the anchor that I rely on, the truth that sampling of witness stories: I believe in, the foundation that guides my • “I was drawn to the Catholic faith heart and the hope that strengthens my soul. through the inner peace, which I feel each I am so grateful to God for giving me a and every time I attend Mass. It is at Mass Catholic mother.” — Sharon Hullinger, when I am most happy. I praise God for all he Wolcottville, St. Mary of the Assumption is and thank God for all he’s given me. I am Parish, Avilla truly blessed.” — Karyle Green, St. Joseph • “I love the Catholic faith because the Parish, Mishawaka beauty of being able to receive the body and • “I came back to the Catholic faith blood of Christ in Mass and to be able to do MARK WEBER because I thought about what direction I it every day. My Lord died on the cross for all Three sections of a new steeple for St. wanted my life to take and it was time to stop of us in order for us to achieve the right to running from responsibility because of mis- enter heaven and to be with all of the heav- Peter Church in Fort Wayne remind takes/failures in the past. I have learned to enly bodies. We must love one another and to onlookers of a rocket launch. Tecton open my mind and heart to God knowing he be able to say ‘thank you’for all that has been would lead me in the right direction.” — given to us and to say ‘yes’ for all that is to Corporation, Fort Wayne, plans the instal- Shirley Zuroff, St. Bavo Parish, Mishawaka come.” — Carol Bogol, Holy Cross, South lation for mid-October. • “I came back to the Catholic faith Bend and Queen of Peace, Mishawaka. 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 TODAY’S CATHOLIC

Official newspaper of the Bishop celebrates anniversary in Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 Auburn, closes mission in Garrett PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy Smith, an architect at Notre Dame. How a preacher. He makes it clear that he did not EDITOR: Tim Johnson wonderful, also, to see the efforts and care come among the Corinthians with a great for the poor. There is St. Martin Center, rhetoric or preaching style. And there was a ASSISTANT EDITOR: Don Clemmer which twice a week serves as a soup reason for this. He did not want their con- STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad kitchen preparing lunches for the poor in version to depend on his human eloquence, NEWS the area. There is also a clothing center for but on the power of God “so that the cross Editorial Department people who need clothes. Finally, a few of Christ might not be emptied of its mean- PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan &NOTES miles away, is St. Martin’s Clinic, a free ing.” — 1 Cor 1:17. And in another place, FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, clinic for those with no health insurance. Paul explains that he came in weakness “so Ann Carey, Michelle Castleman, Elmer BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY We are blessed with a fine school at St. that your faith might rest not on human J. Danch, Michelle Donaghey, Bonnie Joseph, Garrett, and this is not easy finan- wisdom, but on the power of God.” — 1 Elberson, Denise Fedorow, Diane cially for such a small country parish. Cor 2:5. At the same time, we hope these Freeby, May Lee Johnson, Sister Two priests from far away How grateful I am to Father Andrew days will open our hearts so, like Paul, we Margie Lavonis, CSC, Jennifer Murray This past week I went to two parishes, Nazareth; who, like Father Babasino, is are resolved to “preach Christ and him cru- and Deb Wagner north of Fort Wayne, that are being well- from far away India. Many people in both cified.” cared for by two priests from far away parishes told me how grateful they are for places. On Sunday, it was the 50th anniver- the fine pastoral leadership of these two Business Department sary of the church of the Immaculate priests. Some words from BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice Conception in Auburn. The pastor currently Father Tom Streit, CSC AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber is Father Babasino Fernandes from India, One of the best things about the life and BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol where religious persecution against A Mass with our deacon candidates [email protected] work of a bishop, is you meet so many Catholics has recently reached an intense On the day before the trip to Auburn, I extraordinary people. I suppose you do not level. We had a full church for this beauti- drove west to Donaldson, Ind., where I cel- know Father Tom Streit, CSC. Father Tom Advertising Sales ful Mass. The parish was built in 1872, and ebrated Mass for our candidates in the per- Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) is a graduate of the University of Notre for awhile there was a school cared for by manent diaconate. This is the first class of Dame, and a scientist, a biologist. He was a (260) 456-2824 the Franciscan Sisters of Mokena, Ill. the diaconate in my time as bishop, and the good friend of the late Bishop Joseph Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) Among those present was Father Ray first in over 25 years. Eleven men come Crowley, whom he as a seminarian, served (574) 234-0687 Balzer, now retired, who concelebrated every two weeks for classes with the direc- as a master of ceremonies at confirmation. Web site: www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY from a wheelchair within the sanctuary. tor, Mary Szymczak, caring for all the But to say he is a scientist is insufficient. Father Ray told me some of his best years details. He has worked in developing a vaccine to Published weekly except the fourth were in Auburn. Among the prevent some terrible diseases, Sunday in June, first and third weeks things, which he took on, was in July, first week in August and last which are centered in Haiti. That the creation of a small eucharis- country is the poorest in our week in December by the Diocese of tic chapel for adoration. That is How grateful I am to Father Andrew Nazareth; Fort Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. hemisphere and one of the poor- Calhoun St., P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, difficult to do in a large subur- est in the world. Father Tom’s IN 46801. Periodicals postage paid at ban parish, and yet he was able who, like Father Babasino, is from far away India. vaccine is fighting the terrible Fort Wayne, IN, and additional mailing to establish a program of disease of Elephantitus, through office. eucharistic adoration. It begins Many people in both parishes which people’s limbs are explod- at 5 a.m. Monday morning, and ing. He has developed another POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: goes five days a week from 5 Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort vaccine, which prevents a terrible a.m. to 5 p.m. told me how grateful they are for the fine disease of worms in the body of Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: Father Mark Gurtner, a native [email protected]. the people of Haiti. In addition to son, was there with his wonder- pastoral leadership of these two priests. teaching at Notre Dame, he is SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Domestic in ful sisters and their families, and back and forth to see that these advance, one year $20. Bundle rates his mother Phyllis, who has preventatives are properly used. available on request. Single copy 50¢. been a catechist in Auburn these It is an extraordinary story, and it many years. shows that people who work hard MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort Forty-five young people in Wayne, IN 46802.Telephone (260) and study away from the lime this small-town parish attended the youth The courses begin Friday evening and go light, often do more to help humanity than 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. ministry program on the first Sunday night BUREAU OFFICE: 114 W.Wayne St., South to late Saturday. Our course this year is by many others who are in the headlines each Bend, IN 46601.Telephone (574) 234- under Phyllis’ direction. Father Michael Heintz, Ph.D., on the day. 0687. Fax: (574) 232-8483. I told them that it is time now for anoth- Fathers of the Church, which is his area of But that is only part of the story. You all er priestly vocation from this parish. I am expertise. The second is on theological know, of course, about Bill Gates. His wife, News deadline is the Monday morn- sure because of the eucharistic adoration, ethics or moral theology, and is given by Melissa, is head of the Gates Foundation. In ing before publication date. and the prayers of many, this will come Andrew Oross. Andy is the chair of the the- recent years, according to the opinion of Advertising deadline is nine days about. ology department at Saint Joseph’s High before publication date. many, because of the influence of Melissa, Afterwards, I blessed a new rectory. So School, South Bend, and highly regarded they have turned away from birth preven- many of our parishes now have set aside for LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- by the many young people who have taken tion to education and to healing and medi- comes original, signed letters about their pastor a rectory as a place to live; with his courses over the years. He previously cine for the poor throughout the world. Tom issues affecting church life. Although a separate building for administration and taught at Bishop Dwenger High School. He told me, and I recently verified this with we cannot publish every letter we pastoral offices. told me how different it was to teach the him, that Melissa Gates who was educated receive, we strive to provide a bal- The former rectory is being made into adults compared to his day-to-day teaching by Catholic sisters, said to him recently, anced representation of expressed classrooms for religious education and at Saint Joseph’s High School. I celebrated “Tom, wherever you go and find the poor, opinions and a variety of reflections offices for meeting parishioners. Mass with these candidates and their wives on life in the church.We will choose whether in Africa or Haiti, or any place in A huge tent afterwards, with a very nice and had supper with them. the world, you also find the Catholic letters for publication based on read- dinner for 300. I met the mayor of the er interest, timeliness and fairness. I am preparing now to join our priests Church.” Readers may agree or disagree with town, Norm Yoder; also met Sen. Dennis for a three-day seminar on preaching. It will Some bracing words shared with me by the letter writers’ opinions. Letters Kruse, a pro-life state senator, who has be given by professors from the University Father Thomas Streit, CSC, a hero in his must not exceed 500 words. All let- lived in the area for many years and has of Notre Dame. It will be held at the own right in the sacristy of Moreau ters must be signed and include a been in public life for a long time. Potawatomi Inn and Conference Center, Seminary at Notre Dame, after a recent phone number and address for verifi- north of Fort Wayne. I expect it will be a ordination. cation.We reserve the right to edit relaxing few days with a chance to pray letters for legal and other concerns. I am ready for the baseball playoffs. See And also to Garrett together. you all next week. Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, Previously in the week I closed the The responsibility of preaching is a P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN parish mission in St. Joseph, Garrett. This sacred one, and it is not easy to face the 46856-1169; or e-mail: surely is one of the most beautiful churches same congregation week after week. [email protected] in our diocese; and recently during the pas- However, I have been reading the Epistle to ISSN 0891-1533 torate of Father Thom Lombardi it was the Corinthians, and any preacher should be USPS 403630 beautifully restored under Thomas Gordon encouraged by St. Paul’s view of himself as SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3 Shocks to economy raise Pakistani bishop condemns concern about housing, energy, bomb blast at Marriott hotel BY ANTO AKKARA ism and extremism, wherever and whenever they rear their food prices ugly heads.” BANGALORE, India (CNS) — Bishop Lobo said people “are A Pakistani church official con- really scared of suicide BY MARK PATTISON demned the bomb blast that bombers, but they have to live claimed at least 53 lives and left with it (the situation).” WASHINGTON (CNS) — The about 270 injured at one of the Terrorist attacks killed more financial shocks that have stag- premier hotels in Islamabad. than 2,000 people in Pakistan gered the U.S. economy in “We are stunned by this. We last year. September have raised worries join the nation in deploring and Bishop Lobo noted that about the prices of housing, ener- mourning this despicable act,” media reports said the hotel was gy and food as well as retirement said Bishop Anthony Lobo of targeted due to the presence of income, said a spokesman for a Islamabad-Rawalpindi, secre- Americans as well as scores of Catholic-run investment services tary-general of the Pakistan international diplomats in the firm. Catholic Bishops’ Conference. wake of the recent incursion of Those shocks include federal In a telephone interview with U.S. forces into Pakistan from takeovers of mortgage-loan giants Catholic News Service Sept. 22 Afghanistan in pursuit of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as from his office in Rawalpindi, Taliban targets. The Associated well as insurance giant American Bishop Lobo said that with the Press reported Sept. 22 that top International Group, or AIG; the suicide attack “the terrorists Pakistani leaders were to eat bankruptcy of financial services have shown that they can do dinner at the hotel the evening firm Lehman Bros.; a sharp rise whatever they want ... whenever of the blast, but plans were in the number of jobless in the they want.” changed at the last minute. country; and a steep decline in CNS PHOTO/CHIP EAST, REUTERS “All the churches in Pakistan Asked whether the attack the value of the stock market. People walk by the Merrill Lynch building in New York Sept. 15. Financial held special prayers for the posed threats to the new demo- “The American public are markets worldwide were hit with a double blow Sept. 15 as Lehman blasts victims,” added Bishop cratic government, Bishop Lobo investors in the stock market Brothers, a U.S. investment bank predating the Civil War, filed for bank- Lobo. said, “The new government has through 401(k) programs,” said ruptcy protection, while Merrill Lynch was taken over by Bank of A truck carrying explosives to go through tough times after was detonated Sept. 20 at a Frank Haines, chief investment America. taking over from long years of officer for Christian Brothers Marriott hotel in Islamabad after military dictatorship.” Investment Services, which it was stopped by security However, he added that News Service. the breaking point. guards at the gates. The hotel is directs a $4 billion portfolio for Epiphany was created less She counts herself among Pakistan has been “a victim of the Christian Brothers and other situated less than a mile from terrorism” for years now with than two years ago and manages those who are “arguing for anoth- Parliament and the president’s religious orders. about $2 million in assets, all er stimulus package, which the “Christian community also “They’re concerned ..., num- house. being affected severely.” from individual investors. would really reach people who Dozens of international dig- ber one, their housing values are Saladino said the average account need extra financing.” In retaliation for Western falling, not rising. They’re con- nitaries were at the hotel at the nations’ assault on the Taliban was $20,000. “People have said since the time of the explosion. The cerned about energy prices, food Epiphany excludes invest- beginning that instead of sending regime in Afghanistan following prices,” he said. “They read in Czech ambassador to Pakistan the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist ments in several kinds of compa- checks out to everybody,” she was killed, and several other the press — our 24-hour head- nies, including firms with said, “we need to have a set of attacks on the United States, lines thrive on crisis, and that diplomats were among the Muslim fundamentalists targeted Occupational Safety and Health programs that would have funded injured. exacerbates situations in some Administration fines levied an increase in food stamps, in Christians in neighboring sense. They’re worried that their The explosion came hours Pakistan. Islamic militants shot against it and firms that con- unemployment compensation, in after President Asif Ali Zardari, stocks are falling. They’re wor- tribute to Planned Parenthood. benefits for the people who could dead more than three dozen ried that, in their mature years, in an address to Parliament, Christians in five deadly attacks “Our fund’s still down, about 8 use those monies or have needed said, “We must root out terror- will they be able to retire?” percent for the year, and the S&P them since they’ve been suffering on church congregations. “For clients (Standard & from the downtown, and that will who might be Poors) is about stimulate renewed spending in closer to 60 18” percent the economy.” (than) they are down, Saladino Just as critical as a market to 30, we put “We have had 20-some said. turnaround, Sister Amata said, is out a comment The now- a “turnaround of the mindset.” piece for our years of lack of bankrupt “As people lose confidence in distribution sys- Lehman Bros. the economy it becomes a self- tem to remind “is a screen-out fulfilling prophecy,” she added. our clients regulation of these company from “Something has to happen to turn what’s going the start, so we people’s confidence level around. on,” said Chat entities” that are now never had One of the things that can turn it Horning, chief them” in an around is an effective stimulus investment offi- investment pro- package so they can spend it on cer for stretched nearly to the gram, Saladino the things they need.” Mennonite said. “They Haines, of Christian Brothers Mutual Aid in breaking point.” have X’s in sev- Investment Services, suggested Goshen, Ind., a eral categories” that individuals already in the fraternal organi- that keep them market should stick with it. zation analo- SISTER AMATA MILLER out of “If you bail out now and go to gous to the Epiphany’s cash, you just lock in the losses Knights of portfolio, he that occurred, and get out of the Columbus added, citing a potential for an upside,” he said. which has a discrimination “Every individual should have a portfolio worth suit lodged long-term (financial planning) nearly $1.9 billion. against the company as well as policy in mind, and stick with it.” “During the calm times it’s questionable business practices. Frank Rauscher, senior princi- best to think about their invest- Sister Amata Miller, an pal at Aquinas Associates in ment objectives. What’s their tol- Immaculate Heart of Mary sister Dallas, concurred. “Don’t panic. erance for risk? Now’s the time who is an economics professor Look out for yourself, because to check that again. It only and director of the Myser those financial institutions aren’t changes if something fundamen- Initiative on Catholic Identity at going to look out for you. If tal has changed,” he said. the College of St. Catherine in St. you’ve got an ARM (adjustable- “The phone calls we’ve Paul, Minn., told CNS in a Sept. rate mortgage), refinance. But received in the past week mainly 17 telephone interview from St. don’t panic.” have been new account holders Paul that while people tend to He had a recommendation for rolling over their money,” said forget that the economy has both those with ARMs, whose interest CNS PHOTO/FAISAL MAHMOOD, REUTERS Sam Saladino, portfolio manager boom and bust cycles, they also rates are likely to spike: “Don’t People look at pictures of bomb blast victims Sept. 21 at a local hospital for the Epiphany Faith and likely have forgotten that “we wait until they send a letter out to the day after a suicide bomb blast in front of the Marriott hotel in Values 100 Fund in Fort Worth, have had 20-some years of lack you, giving you three, four Islamabad, Pakistan. The suicide truck bomb attack that killed at least Texas, during a Sept. 17 tele- of regulation of these entities” months to hunt (for refinancing 53 people Sept. 20 bore the hallmarks of an al-Qaida operation, phone interview with Catholic that are now stretched nearly to options). Start now.” Pakistani intelligence officials said. 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 Teaching our children to pray Learning ‘lectio divina’: It all begins with mom and dad Helping children to pray

BY TIM JOHNSON ing of Scriptures and the contem- dren, prayer before and after plation is very much what Pope meals; having religious images here are four steps in praying Scripture with children, Lectio: read, look Benedict is asking for.” such as crucifixes in our homes; “I usually read the story with a FORT WAYNE — “The greatest “It does not replace Mass and blessing Advent wreathes, Tand Ginny Kohrman, direc- lot of emotion, let them look at the teachers of prayer are parents the sacraments,” she advises. “It’s Christmas trees, the Nativity tor of the Office of Spiritual modeling their own commitment Development and Evangelization pictures,” Kohrman says. “I like to a way to enhance all that, all the scene; taking part in Lenten activi- use the Bible stories or books that to prayer in the home,” says Sister other kinds of prayers, and to ties; teaching children how to offers some preparation tips: Jane Carew, director of the dioce- • Select the book or Bible story include pictures,” for the appropri- develop a personal relationship make the sign of the cross, to gen- ate age level. For older children, san Office of Catechesis. with Jesus that carries us through uflect reverently, etc. “Children love to be read to; As a child, Sister Jane says she and they love to hear a good Kohrman says she may read (life) no matter what.” “Catholic homes should also straight from the Scriptures. Up to remembers seeing her father The benefit for teaching lectio have some religious images,” story,” Kohrman says. “With lectio kneeling at the bedside in prayer divina, you can use Scripture, but second or third grade children, she divina, (see sidebar) is “children Sister Jane adds. “There should be may opt for a Bible story or book. every morning. And her mother, learn very early on — in any kind a crucifix in the home.” there’s also the possibility of using who was taught by the sisters, had of a situation — in their hearts, All this builds on weekly stories that somehow reflect a Meditatio: think about a strong faith, and on Saturday that they can immediately go to Sunday attendance to Mass and teaching of Jesus or a moral teach- evenings, the family would get out Jesus and talk to him,” Kohrman nourishes Catholic identity in the ing.” the story Kohrman advises that parents their Sunday missals, join at the says. “And that I think is key, and home. The second step is listening. table and prepare to receive the that is a part of what’s missing in “We can’t expect other people read through the story first and “That’s where we think about Blessed Sacrament in the morning. our church today — that we don’t to (teach our children to pray),” the story,” Kohrman Ginny Kohrman, director of the have that relationship. We have a Sister Jane says. “The schools are look at the foot- notes in the says. “Our minds Office of Spiritual Development lot of externals, but it’s also impor- meant to reinforce it.” become active in it, we and Evangelization, has a special tant to have that relationship.” Sister Jane adds, “What is most Bible, pray the Scripture and use our imagination, we interest in teaching children to Both Sister Jane and Kohrman confusing to children is attending put ourselves in the story. pray through “lectio divina,” a encourage families to have Catholic school or parish religious pray the story themselves. At that point I will ask way of prayer she learned over Catholic books and children’s education but not finding what questions to help them two years from Dominican Sister Bibles (with age-appropriate con- they hear in their class in their • Set the tone remember the story, to pick Marlene Halpin. tent) for their children and to read home. In these situations, some out certain parts that will “Lectio divina is a way of read- those books, share Bible stories. children have called their parents Set aside a quiet place help them think of the story ing the Scriptures and then praying And Sister Jane adds, have books to conversion and a renewal of a bit more in their prayer through the Scriptures and also about saints, encourage special faith.” for prayer, away from time.” coming into conversation with the devotions to special patron saints, The Office of Catechesis offers There is some conversa- Lord in our minds, in our interior, celebrate their feast days. Sister assistance for parents and teachers. the play space — tion, some questions and and being quiet and listening to Jane particularly likes the book, Visit the diocesan Web site, answers with direction like what the Lord says to us,” “Catholic Traditions in the Home www.diocesefwsb.org, and listed the television, radio “what is Jesus trying to tell us Kohrman says. and Classroom,” by Ann Ball and under the diocesan departments in this parable? What is this She recommends a variation of published by Our Sunday Visitor. click to the Office of Catechesis. are turned off. Have story telling us about how to act, traditional Catholic night prayers Sister Jane’s parents had a The Teacher Communications link how to live a Christian life?” — the Hail Mary, Angel of God, strong devotion to the rosary and offers guidelines for teachers and the book Our Father, Apostles Creed, Act of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, “and parents from preschool through ready Oration: pray about it Contrition — with the lectio div- those things just stay with you,” grade 8, as well as Catholic vocab- that will ina-type prayers. be read, Then comes the oration: she says. She mentions that Our ulary words. “That’s where the children become “It doesn’t replace those other Lady of Guadalupe is the Kohrman notes that studies maybe prayers of our tradition,” Kohrman have a statue of Jesus, very quiet. Sometimes if they are patroness of all the Americas and reveal, “children do have an ability small children,” she says, “I’ll says. “It’s another way of praying. now crosses all cultures in the U.S. to know there is a God.” By age 3 Mary or a crucifix so the children And it’s ancient.” know that it’s a special time of have them lay on their tummies or But Sister Jane adds that or 4, “we can start developing a close their eyes ... and they start to Kohrman adds, “And Pope Catholic identity can be reinforced child’s relationship with God in a prayer. Benedict has asked that this be Have the children settle down go more interior where they actu- through a daily routine of morning very profound way.” ally will take the message of the rekindled in our church. The read- and evening prayer with our chil- in a simple, neurologically based, practice where they take four or story and talk to the Lord about it. five deep breaths in and out. I’ll have two or three questions “The children come to love this pointing them to conversation with practice because they realize this is Jesus. ... But it’s very quiet within the beginning of their prayer,” them when they talk to the Lord.” (505-050;,3@),;;,9 >05+6> Kohrman says. “This goes back to very ancient ways of prayer where Contemplatio: being still they talk about posturing, breath- in God’s presence ing ... it’s been in our tradition for- Then we have a time of con- ever. templation and “they are just very “I usually ask the children to quiet,” Kohrman says. “That’s pray to the Holy Spirit by saying, where I usually like to say, ‘Just ‘Come, Holy Spirit, come’ a few tell Jesus, tell the Lord, how much times — asking the Holy Spirit to you love him. ... 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BY CAROL GLATZ He said arguments “that cannot John Paul II and Benedict XVI be critically defined as being sci- have expressed “a fundamental ence, or philosophy or theology interest” in the theory of biological VATICAN CITY (CNS) — did not seem feasible to include in evolution. However, the pontiffs’ Speakers invited to attend a a dialogue at this level and, there- hopes that Catholics would gain Vatican-sponsored congress on the fore, for this reason we did not greater understanding of the issues evolution debate will not include think to invite” supporters of cre- has not yet materialized, he said. proponents of creationism and ationism and intelligent design. Phillip Sloan, a professor at intelligent design, organizers said. Father Leclerc was one of sev- Notre Dame, told the press confer- The Pontifical Council for eral organizers speaking at a Sept. ence the evolution debate, “espe- Culture, Rome’s Pontifical 16 Vatican press conference about cially in the United States, has Gregorian University and the the congress, part of the culture been taking place without a strong University of Notre Dame in council’s “Science, Technology Catholic presence ... and the dis- Indiana are organizing an interna- and the Ontological Quest,” or course has suffered accordingly.” tional conference in Rome March STOQ project. While there has been Catholic 3-7 as one of a series of events Archbishop Gianfranco Ravasi, commentary on the compatibility marking the 150th anniversary of president of the Pontifical Council of faith and evolutionary theories, the publication of Charles for Culture, said the other extreme there is no definitive written Darwin’s “The Origin of Species.” of the evolution debate — propo- source to which people can refer DON CLEMMER Jesuit Father Marc Leclerc, a nents of an overly scientific con- to learn the church’s position, he philosophy professor at the ception of evolution and natural said. Father Barry England, right, celebrated his 40 years of Gregorian, told Catholic News selection — also were not invited. Sloan said he hoped the March priesthood with a Mass at the Cathedral of the Service that organizers “wanted to He reiterated that evolutionary conference and other initiatives create a conference that was strict- theory “is not incompatible with planned by Notre Dame and the Immaculate Conception and a luncheon at the Archbishop ly scientific” and that discussed the teachings of the Catholic Vatican would foster the develop- Noll Catholic Center in Fort Wayne Sept. 16. Father rational philosophy and theology Church or the Bible’s message.” ment of “informed Catholic along with scientific discoveries. Auletta said Popes Pius XII, thought” on the subject. England is joined, at left, by Father Ed Ruetz, retired, and Father Paul Bueter, pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe, All Saints Warsaw. Religious Goods SUBSCRIBE 3506 South Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne TO 260-456-9173 (across from South Side High School) TODAY’S CATHOLIC Baptismal Gowns and Gifts Books, Bibles, Crucifixes, Rosaries, Statues, (260) 456-2900 All Saints! OR VISIT I just love ‘em! Hours: Mon. & Tues. 9:30 to 5:00, DIOCESEFWSB.ORG Wed. & Thurs. 9:30 to 7:00, Fri. 9:30 to 5:00, Sat. 9:30 to 4:00

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further demands, said Cardinal Pope encourages new Dario Castrillon Hoyos. The cardi- bishops to imitate St. nal, president of the Pontifical Commission “Ecclesia Dei,” spoke Paul’s courage Sept. 16 at a conference marking the first anniversary of CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy EWS RIEFS N B “Summorum Pontificum,” the doc- (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI ument by which Pope Benedict encouraged recently ordained bish- expanded access to the Tridentine ops to imitate St. Paul’s missionary rite, the Mass rite used before the courage, whether in situations of WOMAN CELEBRATES AFRICAN NATIONAL PRAYER DAY Second Vatican Council. Cardinal religious indifference or anti- Castrillon, whose commission Christian persecution. The pope works with communities using the made the remarks in two meetings old rite, said his office continues to with about 120 international bish- receive letters requesting the ops at his summer residence in Tridentine rite be used not just at Castel Gandolfo. The bishops, one Mass a week but at every Mass, appointed over the last year, were in and that such Masses be available Rome for symposiums that covered not just at one church in a town but various aspects of a bishop’s min- at every church. He said he even istry. Speaking Sept. 20 to a group got a letter demanding that Rome’s of bishops from missionary coun- Basilica of St. Mary Major be ded- tries, the pope said that in the year icated exclusively to the celebration dedicated to St. Paul the prelates of the Tridentine-rite Mass. Such could look to the saint for inspira- people, he said, are “insatiable, tion in trying times. “The winds of incredible.” de-Christianization, religious indifference, secularization and rela- tivism are striking your societies Nun who was pioneer in with increasing violence,” the pope said. In these kinds of circum- area of health care stances, the bishops, like St. Paul, financial systems dies might wonder whether the instrument of preaching is strong enough NOTRE DAME, Ind. (CNS) — to win conversion, he said. The Holy Cross Sister M. Gerald pope encouraged them to imitate Hartney, who was a pioneer in the St. Paul’s persistence. St. Paul con- development of health care finan- fronted personal mistreatment and cial management systems in the many dangers and never ran from United States, died at age 98 Sept. them, knowing that this was part of 10 at St. Mary's Convent in Notre his role as a Christian, he said. CNS PHOTO/LESLIE E. KOSSOFF Dame. Sister Gerald employed her A member of the St. Cecilia African Gospel Choir sings and dances at the end of a Mass financial acuity and keen stewardship as a participant in developing Israeli rabbi calls in celebration of African National Prayer Day at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the the principles of the early Medicare Vatican invitation Immaculate Conception in Washington Sept. 20. The Mass was part of a Sept. 19-21 legislation and was a sought-after financial management consultant to to address synod sign gathering that attracted participants from around the country. U.S. health care institutions, as well as religious congregations and of hope Catholic bishops and dioceses in JERUSALEM (CNS) — The blocking off the street from the for- examples, how can we persuade the U.S. and Africa. Born Maura Vatican invitation to participate in mer nunciature. Two trucks and a others?” The cardinal met Sept. 18 USCCB strongly supports Josephine Hartney in Limerick, the upcoming world Synod of crane were taken into the com- with reporters, partly to introduce draft HHS regulations Ireland, in 1910, Sister Gerald's Bishops on the Bible is a “signal of pound, they said, and workers top- himself as the new council presi- lifelong finance ministry began in hope,” said Israeli Rabbi Shear- pled the iron fence in front of the dent and partly to present plans for protecting conscience 1932 as an accountant at Holy building in the morning and moved the Jan. 14-18 theological and pas- Cross Sanatorium in Deming, N.M. Yashuv Cohen, who will lead a WASHINGTON (CNS) — some furniture out of it. State-run toral congress on family life and the Her nearly 70 years of leadership one-day discussion on the Jewish Proposed regulations protecting the media reported that district govern- World Meeting of Families in included serving as an organizing interpretation of the Scriptures. conscience rights of individuals and ment authorities announced their Mexico City. member of the present-day Rabbi Cohen, co-chairman of the health care institutions are especial- construction plan at the nunciature Healthcare Financial Management Israeli-Vatican dialogue commis- ly needed in light of the “growing Sept. 18, saying they would devel- Association and as a national con- sion and chief rabbi of Haifa, is the hostility on the part of some profes- op a flower garden on the 1,370- Bishops invite McCain, sultant and lecturer for both the first non-Christian ever invited to sional organizations and advocacy square-yard compound. The nun- Catholic Hospital Association, address the world Synod of Obama to meet before groups” to those rights, the U.S. ciature building will be repaired which is now the Catholic Health Bishops. He will speak the second Conference of Catholic Bishops and renovated for use as a library, election Association, and Stewardship day of the Oct. 5-26 synod at the said in public comments to the the report said. Authorities confis- Services Inc. Vatican. “(The invitation) brings Department of Health and Human cated the building in 1959, after WASHINGTON (CNS) — The with it a message of love, coexis- Services. The comments came in a which the Vatican’s delegate to U.S. Conference of Catholic tence and peace for generations,” six-page letter Sept. 12 to Brenda Vietnam shifted to Saigon, now Ho Bishops has extended invitations to Cross shows true love Rabbi Cohen told Catholic News Destro in the HHS Office of Public Chi Minh City, in what was then Republican Sen. John McCain and Service in an interview in his Health and Service from Anthony does not exist without Jerusalem office in late September. South Vietnam. Democratic Sen. Barack Obama to meet before the Nov. 4 election and R. Picarello, USCCB general coun- suffering, pope says “We see in (the) invitation a kind of sel, and Michael F. Moses, associ- declaration that (the church) discuss their views on a variety of Vatican official says election issues. Invitations to the ate general counsel. Expressing VATICAN CITY (CNS) — God's intends to continue with the policy “strong support for the proposed love poured out on humanity and doctrine established by Pope major presidential candidates were Catholic families lead The Wall Street rule,” the USCCB letter noted that through the cross of Jesus offers John XXIII and Pope John Paul II, sent in August, by example Journal reported Sept. 17. Bishop an earlier leaked version of the healing and salvation to all people, and we appreciate very deeply this HHS proposal had prompted “neg- Pope Benedict XVI said. At his declaration.” William F. Murphy of Rockville VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Italian Centre, N.Y., chairman of the bish- ative public reaction ... by pro-abor- Sept. 17 weekly general audience, Cardinal Ennio Antonelli said his ops’ Committee on Domestic tion groups and some editorial writ- the pope reflected on his Sept. 12- Vietnamese government first priority as president of the Justice and Human Development, ers.” It said, “The adverse reaction 15 trip to France, which he said had Pontifical Council for the Family is told the newspaper that five bishops demonstrates, at best, a deplorable brought him many blessings. "By a starts building on to help faithful Catholic couples who lead various policy commit- lack of understanding about the happy coincidence," he said, Sept. former nunciature and their children proclaim by their tees want to discuss the candidates’ federal legislative rights of con- 14 when he visited the Marian example the church’s teaching on views on social policies such as science on which the proposed reg- sanctuaries at Lourdes was the feast grounds marriage and family life. “The first abortion, education, immigration, ulations are based, at worst outright of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, priority is to build up Christian international affairs and communi- hostility to those statutory rights.” "the sign of hope par excellence HANOI, Vietnam (CNS) — families,” said the cardinal, who cations. Any meetings, should they because it is the testimony of maxi- Government authorities have start- was named president of the council occur, will be private and off the mum love." Pope Benedict told a ed a construction project for a park in June. Cardinal Antonelli said he record, Bishop Murphy said. “This Cardinal: Some not packed Vatican audience hall: "The and library at the former apostolic does not think the church and its isn’t born of any concern or worry satisfied even after cross reminds us that true love does nunciature, a building Catholics leaders speak only about problems or problem,” Bishop Murphy told not exist without suffering; there is have been trying to get returned. and attacks on the family, but the the newspaper. “We think it would Tridentine Mass decree no gift of life without pain. Many Local church sources told the Asian media seems to pay attention only be helpful for us to have that time learn that truth in Lourdes, which is ROME (CNS) — Rather than church news agency UCA News when the church expresses its con- and we think it would be helpful for a school of faith and hope because being grateful, some people have that beginning early the morning of cerns. “We must care for normal the candidates to hear from the it also is a school of charity and of reacted to Pope Benedict XVI’s Sept. 19 hundreds of local police, families first so that they become a teachers of the Catholic Church ... service to one's brothers and sis- wider permission for the celebra- mobile units and plainclothes secu- sign for others,” he said. “Without as to what our concerns are.” ters." rity officials erected iron barriers tion of the Tridentine Mass with SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7

competition for some 8,200 Merit Feast of St. Scholarships, worth more than $35 million, that will be offered Francis and next spring. blessing of the AROUND THE DIOCESE Arcola parish to hold mission Oct. 5-8 pets at the USF ARCOLA — St. Patrick Parish, FORT WAYNE — This year’s Arcola, will host a parish mission, Oct. 4 homecoming at the SRI LANKAN ARCHBISHOP GOMIS PAYS A VISIT “Many Journeys, One Spirit, One University of Saint Francis will be Family,” Oct. 5-8. The evening even more meaningful because the sessions will begin at 7 p.m. feast of the university’s patron — Morning sessions with Ginny St. Francis of Assisi — falls on Kohrman, director of the Office of homecoming day. In addition to Spiritual Development and the football game, tailgating and Evangelization, will be at 8 a.m., the homecoming court, several Oct. 6-8. religious/Franciscan events The mission speakers and top- cosponsored by campus ministry ics include the following: and the Center for Franciscan • Sunday, Oct. 5, Lisa Marino, Spirit and Life have been sched- the vocation of marriage; uled: • Monday, Oct. 6, Lisa Everett, • Transitus, a traditional communication and intimacy in Franciscan prayer service com- the family; memorating St. Francis’ passing • Tuesday, Oct. 7, Father Bruce into heaven, will be held on Piechocki, reconciliation within Thursday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. in the the family. Confession will follow Saint Francis Chapel at the west the mission; end of Trinity Hall. • Wednesday, Oct. 8, Bishop • In honor of the feast day of St. John M. D’Arcy, Christian family: Francis of Assisi, Mass will take The church of the home. place in the Saint Francis Chapel Refreshments will be provided on Saturday, Oct. 4, at 9 a.m. after each evening session. University chaplain Father John Transportation is also available. Stecher will be the celebrant, and For information, call the parish liturgical music will be provided office at (260) 625-4151. by members of USF Music St. Patrick Parish is located at Ministry and the Sisters of Saint 12305 Arcola Rd., Fort Wayne, Francis. Ind. 46818. • For those mindful of their Sunday Mass obligation, a vigil Memorial service Mass for the 27th Sunday in DON CLEMMER Ordinary Time will be offered remembers aborted after the football game on Archbishop Oswald Gomis of Colombo, Sri Lanka, receives a copy of the history of the FORT WAYNE — The 16th annu- Saturday, Oct. 4, at 4 p.m. in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend from Bishop John M. D’Arcy at the Fort Wayne al memorial service commemorat- Saint Francis Chapel. ing the deaths of approximately • A Blessing of Pets will take chancery Sept. 15. Archbishop Gomis, a friend of Bishop D’Arcy and bishop to several Sri 700 babies killed this year in Fort place on Saturday, Oct. 4, at Lankan priests serving in the diocese, came at the personal invitation of Bishop D’Arcy Wayne by abortion will be held on approximately 5 p.m. in front of Sunday, Oct. 5, at 2 p.m. at the the Bass Mansion near the St. and visited the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne, as well as Catholic Cemetery located at 3500 Francis statue. Pets of all shapes, Bremen and other towns in the diocese during his Sept. 10-17 stay. Lake Ave., Fort Wayne. sizes and species are welcome. The service remembers the All events are open to the pub- children killed in Fort Wayne at lic without charge. University Sept. 30. the Women’s Health Organization alumni and Secular Franciscans Lecture on ‘Catholics and Diocesan National Merit between Sept. 1, 2007 and Aug. are especially welcome. 31, 2008. St. Matthew Parish to Politics’ at the USF Scholarship semifinalists This non-denominational serv- Annual Fort Wayne Red offer class on life issues FORT WAYNE — The announced ice gives all a chance to pause and Department of Theology and reflect on the tragedies caused by Mass to be held Oct. 5 SOUTH BEND — St. Matthew Philosophy at the University of Officials of National Merit the sin of abortion in the United Cathedral Parish will offer presen- Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) FORT WAYNE — The Diocese Saint Francis will sponsor States. tations and discussion on abortion, announced the names of approxi- of Fort Wayne-South Bend will Assistant Professor Dr. Adam euthanasia, capital punishment mately 16,000 Semifinalists in the hold its annual Red Mass in Fort DeVille’s lecture, “Catholics and and war and peace, what the 54th annual National Merit Wayne on Sunday, Oct. 5, at 9:30 Politics,” on Thursday, Oct. 23, at church teaches and what it means Scholarship Program. Old Testament themes a.m. in the Cathedral of the 7:30 p.m. in the North Campus to be pro-life today. Saint Joseph’s High School, Immaculate Conception. Auditorium. class offered In “Evangelium Vitae,” Pope South Bend, has the following Invoking a 13th-century Among the questions Dr. John Paul II said, “To kill a human National Merit semifinalists in the FORT WAYNE — The diocesan European tradition, Bishop John DeVille will discuss are “How being, in whom the image of God class of 2009: Arnav Dutt, Office of Catechesis is sponsoring M. D’Arcy will preside at this should you as a Catholic vote in is present, is a particularly serious Michael Furdyna, Brian Huang, a three-week session, Old traditional liturgy and has invited November?” “What issues should sin. Only God is the master of Renula Mitra and Jeffrey Wei. Testament Themes, presented by those who strive for the cause of you consider before you case your life.” Marian High School, Joe Garcia. Meetings will be held justice to the Fort Wayne area — ballot?” “What has the church to Sessions will be held Monday Mishawaka, has two National on Thursday evenings from 7-9 lawyers, judges and civil govern- say to guide you in your choice?” evenings in October from 7-8:15 Merit semifinalists in the class of p.m. at the Archbishop Noll ment officials — asking God’s Light refreshments will follow p.m. in the St. Matthew Cathedral 2009: Stefan Sokolowski and Catholic Center, Fort Wayne, on blessing and guidance on all this free public lecture. School south cafeteria, and feature Michael Urda. Oct. 16, 23 and 30. those who serve the law. the following speakers: Bishop Dwenger High School, This study of the Old Following the Red Mass, • Oct. 6 — Jacque Werling on Rapping Franciscan to Fort Wayne, has the following Testament will highlight some of Nicholas P. Cafardi, dean emeri- abortion National Merit semifinalists in the the essential elements for tus and professor of law at the perform • Oct. 13 — Dr. Charles Rice class of 2009: Gregory Barry, Christians to know. The themes of Duquesne University School of on euthanasia FORT WAYNE — The University Kathryn Curtis, Olivia Lee and journey and salvation can be dis- Law, will address members of the • Oct. 20 — Holy Cross Father of Saint Francis will host a free Cody Newport. Commended stu- covered throughout the Old local legal community and inter- Tom McNally on capital punish- concert by Father Stan Fortuna on dents include: Andrew Blackburn, Testament and this study of ested individuals at a brunch in ment Tuesday, Sept. 30, at the North Joseph Colone, Nikolaus Kleber, Scripture will augment the partici- the Anthony Wayne Ballroom of • Oct. 27 — Dr. Michael Baxter Campus Gymnasium at 8 p.m. Rebecca Kleber, Andrew Moeller, pant’s own journey toward the sal- the Grand Wayne Center. The on war and peace Internationally known for his Christopher Peden and Ashley vation offered by Christ. title of his address is “Christian Childcare will be available for music as well as his preaching, Reed. Registration is required. Lawyering: What to Do When the those who make reservations by Father Stan serves in the South Bishop Luers High School, Interested participants can register Church Fails.” calling (574) 231-9824. Bronx area and travels extensively Fort Wayne, has commended stu- online at The Mass and/or brunch are Contact Rick Becker for addi- performing at conferences, dents in the class of 2009: Kara www.diocesefwsb.org/OC under open to the public. However, a tional information at (574) 257- retreats and prayer festivals. Baumgartner, Lauren Hellinger Adult Faith Formation or contact donation of $15 per person is 3377. The concert is sponsored by and Robert Slocum, Janice Martin at (260) 399-1411 suggested for the brunch. USF campus ministry and the dio- These academically talented or by e-mail at [email protected] Reservations can be made by cese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. high school seniors have an sefwsb.org. calling (260) 422-4611 before opportunity to continue in the 8 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 Two dads trying to make a difference

enormous quantities of lunches the anced and nutritious. The service Mike Teders, left, Lunch Shuttle offers government-lunch program sup- was excellent and prompt. Good convenient nutritious plied each day, whole grains, and quality ... and more food than I and Johnathan fresh fruits and vegetables were could eat.” Several of the students Brouwer are two meals for students not always affordable. said the same thing, she adds. dads trying to make “And with the trend toward One student in the test group, a difference by BY KAY COZAD childhood obesity and diabetes ... reports Brouwer, took the remain- offering a healthy it was time for a change,” says der of her lunch home rather than alternative for lunch Teders. throwing it away. “That,” he says, at school. Lunch FORT WAYNE — A couple of So after months of researching “is when we knew we were on to Shuttle, Inc will years ago two young fathers, vol- other healthy alternative lunch something.” offer daily-made unteers in their children’s school companies nationwide and work- Parents will sign up for a fresh brown bag cafeteria, began an interesting ing tirelessly with an area nutri- Lunch Shuttle account to order debate on whether there was a tionist, Brouwer and Teders creat- lunches for any day of the week lunches for students healthier alternative to what they ed the maiden menu for what they — all online. All credit card pay- who, with their par- had both witnessed as less than hope will be a healthy alternative ments for the $3.69 lunches will ents, can order gratifying meals for the students. to the current school lunches. And be electronic and the duo hopes to online. After further discussion and brain- Lunch Shuttle, Inc. was born. inspire some parents to assist with storming their approach to the Parents and students choose morning assembly of the lunches challenge of healthier school from a list of six entrees, including in order to offset their child’s order lunches — and much prodding peanut butter and jelly, pita wrap cost. The company will work with from their wives — Johnathan or the Lunch Shuttle signature parents when delays, illnesses or Brouwer and Mike Teders made a sandwich — turkey, cheese and closings occur. PROVIDED BY JOHNATHAN BROUWER commitment to offer fresh, nutri- lettuce on a whole wheat bagel It is important to note that “we tious meals to be delivered to stu- bun. Choice of two of the 12 sides are not replacing the Fort Wayne County area with the hope of it Catholic faith. We want this to dents each day. offered, including fresh grapes, Community Schools’ lunches. We growing to serve surrounding benefit everyone.” Initially the entrepreneurs rec- baby carrots or pretzels completes are working with parents who areas. They hope to design a rebate ognized the need for in-depth the meal. Beverages are not want a choice,” says Brouwer. “We’re passionate about this,” program that will benefit each research to get the program off the included. Brouwer and Teders are setting says Teders, adding, “It started school they serve. ground and soon learned that most “These are good calories,” says up shop on South Wayne Avenue with our own kids and grew from Brouwer, small business owner, lunch foods were brought in the Teders, “that will give kids more where daily market runs will stock there. It’s not only to serve parents and Teders, national sales manager day before they were served, and energy. They’ll learn more and the assembly line staffed by the but to help children start healthy for a manufacturing company, both minimally seasoned to meet the won’t go home hungry.” two dads, their wives and children, lifestyles.” agree they will not quit their day needs of all students. Much of the A two-week pilot study for who will assemble the chosen Their Web site is currently jobs for now, but hope that this food was processed and high in fat Lunch Shuttle service began in items for each lunch ordered. under construction and they hope innovative business will take them and preservatives. December of last year at St. John Labels with date, student’s name to be in full production and deliv- into the future saying, “This is life As their research continued, the the Baptist School, Fort Wayne. and school will be affixed to the ering nutritious lunches by early changing for us. We’re very excit- two dads discovered that bland Brown bag lunches made fresh appropriate brown bag to be deliv- next year. ed.” foods and lack of choice in current daily were evaluated by 14 stu- ered by Brouwer and Teders to the Both Brouwer and Teders and lunch programs contributed to the dents, four teachers and the princi- schools each day. their families are active members over 40 percent of food waste pal, at no cost. The venturesome pair plans to of St. John the Baptist Parish and For more information on the Lunch found in school cafeterias across Principal Jane Sandor says of offer the Lunch Shuttle to private say, “Faith is what drives us. We Shuttle service visit the nation. Additionally, with the the lunches, “They were well bal- and parochial schools in the Allen try to live our own lives in the www.lunchshuttle.com.

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SOUTH BEND — Arthur Houle, a parishioner at St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church for many years, has been named winner of the Ozanam Award by the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Joseph County. Houle has been an active volunteer, or “Vincentian,” visiting the poor and needy in the community since 1995. He has also given many hours of his time to the agency’s annual Christmas Basket program, and has donated material goods to the society’s Thrift Store on Ardmore Trail. He has also served as a St. Vincent de Paul conference president. ARTHUR HOULE TAMMY KYEYUNE The award was presented to Houle during the society’s first expectations, and will help fund teers brought us Thanksgiving annual Legacy Dinner, held the society’s assistance programs, and Christmas baskets,” she recently at the Hilton Garden Inn including its upcoming Christmas added, “and I was struck by their on Saint Mary’s College campus. Basket program. kindness. There are many places In receiving his award, Houle Another speaker at the dinner that help, but no places like St. said he is “only a symbol of hun- was Tammy Kyeyune, 44, a for- Vincent de Paul.” dreds of (St. Vincent de Paul) mer client of St. Vincent’s who is “Their actions carried seeds,” members who regularly serve the now working on a degree in she continued. “You never know Hahn FUNERAL HOMES poor every day.” criminal justice. where a seed is being planted, 505 W. 8th STREET MISHAWAKA, IN 46544 The Ozanam Award is given Kyeyune, who came to St. and the people who came to my every year to someone who has Vincent’s for help while raising home planted seeds in me that I MEANINGFUL APPROPRIATE AFFORDABLE contributed uniquely to the mis- several children, told the story of am grateful for, and will now FUNERAL SERVICES sion of the society, thereby how the society helped her when spread to others.” enhancing the community and she was most in need. The Legacy Dinner also fea- supporting families. “Poverty had chased me, tured Mike Collins, former Some 400 people attended the relentlessly,” Kyeyune told the anchor of WSBT-TV and “A FAMILY SERVING FAMILIES” dinner, which is the society’s dinner crowd. “But nothing WNDU-TV, and Bob Lux, long- major fundraiser of the year. touches a woman’s heart, as time local radio personality and Income from the dinner and when you help her children. currently a senior marketing con- C. Ronald Hahn R. Patrick Hahn Richard L. Hahn silent auction far exceeded “St. Vincent de Paul volun- sultant with WSBT Radio Group. 10 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 Catholic Culture series offered at Notre Dame NOTRE DAME — The University of Notre Dame’s Why wait for the weekend ? 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OF YOUR PEACE God’s instrument of peace Cats and dogs chase stress BY SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC in the world. selves be weighed down by nega- Where there is injury, pardon. tivity. We must light up the dark- Most conflicts, large or small, ness by trying to be positive. We It is the or many months now those BY MARK WEBER usually begin because of hurt can overcome negativity by look- dogs and who attend the 11 a.m. and/or the refusal to forgive. Who ing for the good in all persons cats that Mass at the Church of F are the people who have hurt us and situations. ince the day Noah sent a establish Loretto at Saint Mary’s Convent or we have hurt? Who do we Where there is sadness, joy. We dove on a mission, man has familiar rou- have prayed the Prayer of St. need to forgive and from whom can perform small acts of kind- had a mutually beneficial tines with Francis at the close of each day’s S do we need to ask for forgiveness to lighten the sadness of oth- relationship with animals. He has their owners; intercessions. ness. Those who hold grudges ers. Too often we shy away from depended on them for food, worn affectionate The need for peace in the can never be completely at peace. those who are sad because we their hides for warmth, and made bonding that world is often on the minds of It is amazing but sometimes peo- don’t know what to say. music with their skin and bones. RONNIE PHILBIN, goes both many Americans. Almost daily ple cannot even remember why Sometimes we don’t have to say He has used animals as beasts of RN, CNS ways; most for over five years now we’ve they have something against anything. burden, as well as transportation owners talk heard news of the deaths of our another. They cannot even O Divine Master grant that I may and has trained dogs to herd and to their pets. troops and the Iraqi people, and remember what the person did to not so much seek to be consoled, as to hunt. In today’s world, dogs find A dog can benefit the owner’s Iraq is not the only country them but they sure aren’t recon- console. Think about what our criminals and lost kids ... they cardiovascular health. At the end where many live with violence ciled. world would be also sniff out bombs and drugs of the day, a dog is ready for and war. In light of this reality, it Where there is like if we were and aid the blind and handi- exercise or play and gets its com- is easy to feel helpless and even doubt, faith. One sensitive to capped. panion out of the house. This is depressed. We ask ourselves what way to help those who are These are the working animals particularly beneficial for those we could possibly do to bring We ask ourselves what we someone over- hurting and not that earn our respect and admira- who live alone, since it provides peace to the world? come his or her always focused tion. And then there are pets — exercise plus the opportunity for Most of us probably won’t doubts is to could possibly do to bring on our own per- they earn our love. social contact and mood have direct influence on settling share our own sonal problems. Topping the list in pet popular- improvement. the wars that rage throughout the faith in the To be under- ity are cats and dogs. A National Ronnie Philbin, a clinical world, but there are ways we can peace to the world? unconditional stood, as to Institutes of Health (NIH) survey nurse specialist with the Fawver bring peace to our own environ- love of God understand. We revealed that more than half of Wellness Clinic in Fort Wayne ments. A good guide to follow is with that per- cannot always U.S. households have a compan- specializing in mental health, the prayer attributed to St. son. Our faith in understand oth- ion animal. Pets are more com- says, “People who own pets have Francis. Lord, make me an the goodness ers but we cer- mon in households with children, better mental health.” instrument of peace. and love of God tainly can listen yet there are more pets than chil- To some of her patients she Where there is hatred, let me sow can lift up others whose faith is to them. dren in American households. suggests that they acquire a pet. How can we sow love and love. weak. To be loved, as to love. When we There are more than 51 million She also describes the benefits of dispel hatred? Most of us proba- Where there is despair, hope. forget ourselves and reach out in dogs, 56 million cats, 45 million pets visiting nursing homes and bly do not really hate many, if Christians are called to be people love to others, it usually comes birds, 75 million small mammals how residents there become alert any, people, but there are those of hope. I read something recent- back to us a hundredfold. and reptiles and uncounted mil- and interested in the presence of we might certainly dislike. It ly that said it well: “Whatever the For it is in giving that we receive, it lions of aquarium fish. a pet. might be individuals or groups of headlines, Easter announces that is in pardoning that we are pardoned, As far as benefits from the Spending time with a pet can people. As a start we can pray for evil has been ultimately over- and in dying that we are born to eter- animal to the owner are con- lower blood pressure and release these people and ask the Lord to come by good.” God continues to nal life. cerned, birds, snakes and fish can chemicals in the brain called give us eyes to see their goodness love every person and thing that If each of us could do all or establish a sense of discipline endorphins, that elevate the as God does. This is important he made and he certainly will not any of these things we could required by care and feeding and mood. So, based on the com- because all human beings are destroy what he created. This begin to transform our little cor- a measure of interest in observing bined advantage that comes from capable of hatred; just look at the message of God’s love can only ner of the world and bring it behavior and growth, but unless walking a dog and the calming genocide that took place in bring hope. peace. Pick one and start today. one speaks literally, there is no effect of talking to a dog, pet Rwanda and that which is hap- Where there is darkness, light. such thing as curling up with a ownership is good for a person pening in Darfur and other places Christians must not let them- snake while watching TV. from head to toe. 12 PETS SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 Visiting dogs connect with residents, patients

BY DEB WAGNER tals are often just for one time with the patient. Meighan and her dogs, Bailey, FORT WAYNE — Some pets age 10 and Kula, 5, are members have a ministry all of their own. of Three Rivers Visiting Dogs, Visiting dogs can be found in Inc. Club. Club liability insurance hospitals, nursing homes and requires that there only be one retirement centers. Those who dog per handler and those visita- visit the hospitals not only need tions are made in teams of two to be certified as a therapy dog, handlers each with one dog. The but the team of dog and handler handlers wear a special vest and needs to meet the volunteer the dogs sport a scarf with the requirements of that particular club’s logo as well as a special hospital. leash and collar. They always ask The therapeutic-use visiting if the resident or patient would pets and the use of dogs in ani- like to see the dog. mal-assisted activities has been Meighan sees this as a “very known for many years. In nursing gratifying and worthwhile min- facilities and hospitals, the pet istry” through which she shares might break the monotony by the three tenants of the club’s providing something for people existence, which are to bring to look forward to or the dog about love, happiness and com- might help a patient or resident passion. It was St. Francis of remember a more pleasant time Assisi who said that in giving we in their past when they were free receive and it is so with these from pain and restrictions. pets. Dori Meighan, a St. Charles Meighan says it is such a “spe- Borromeo parishioner, takes only cial experience” to be with these one of her two golden retrievers people as she told the story of a at a time to Canterbury Nursing hospitalized man who told her Home on the first Saturday of the that for the 30 seconds he was month or to Parkview Hospital petting the dog, he forgot how PHOTOS PROVIDED BY LAURIE FOX every other Thursday. With the much pain he was in. Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sister Gabriel Skupien plays the harmonica for Anna, owned by Brenda Mann, at nursing home visit, relationships Saint Anne Home and a visit to the sisters at Victory Noll. are built with repeat visits; Retirement Community has been whereas, the visits to the hospi- the recipient of many four- legged, furry friends over the One patient “lights up like a their rooms. Petting the dog is years. Laurie Fox, a St. Elizabeth Christmas tree” according to sometimes the most exercise the Ann Seton parishioner and for- Kohrman when she receives her patients get.” mer Saint Anne’s activity assis- kiss from Phil even though she Kay Anderson who once con- tant, joins six other dog/handler does not communicate verbally. ducted pet assisted therapy under teams on the Alzheimer’s unit For Kohrman the visits are the supervision of a licensed every other Wednesday evening. “tremendously rewarding because counselor and is currently the Fox would concur with it hurts my heart that people are director of placement services Meighan regarding the impor- confined there, but maybe I have and a therapy evaluator for tance of the dogs. Fox says see- brought them some joy.” Therapy Dogs, Inc., agrees that ing the difference her dog, Pam White who takes her 4- these dogs give unconditional Shelby, made was truly a gift year-old female Sheltie named love and often reaches those who from God. Lacie to Saint Anne’s says the seem to be unreachable. They She says, “After all, dog dog often calms the hospital staff provide a surrogate relationship spelled backwards is God. Dogs down as well as the patient dur- for those who are isolated, ease can do much more than people ing stressful moments. Lacie’s social interactions and provide an can do for patients. A dog can visit is often a “good excuse,” outward focus for those who are make a patient smile, a typically says White, “to get patients out of depressed. non-responsive patient reach out to grab the dog’s fur.” Fox also takes Shelby with two other teams to Victory Noll $ 00 in Huntington once a month to 5 off make the retired sisters who have donated their entire life to serving Any purchase of others smile. Gloria Kohrman from Therapy $40.00 or more! Dogs, Inc. has been bringing Phil, Good at Fort Wayne her soft-coated Wheaton terrier to and South Bend locations. Saint Anne’s for the past year and 4714 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne or a half. She says that Phil’s 2202 South Bend Avenue demeanor is calm when he enters Suite 1, South Bend the floor for visitation yet he Not good with any other offer. Expires October 30, 2008 loves to kiss on the cheek.

NEW HOURS Beginning September 2008 Saturdays: 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM Tuesdays: 8:30 AM until 7:00 PM Regular Hours Monday-Friday 8:30 AM until 5:00 PM O The Archbishop Noll Catholic Center Saint Francis statues, pictures, 915 South Clinton Street Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sister Paline Wapiennik gives dogs Anna, books, and pet medals available. Fort Wayne - Phone 422-4611 Baxter, Shelby and Willy a treat after their visit to Victory Noll. SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 PETS 13 Religious with pets reflect 'Stone-for-stone' on St. Francis’ legacy Porziuncola reproduction

fused by this and just kept saying, Marie, who adds that he is quite BY DEB WAGNER ‘But, we do not have a dog.’” It the intelligent dog. Balto brings erected in San Francisco turns out that a fellow sister had his empty bowl to the sisters MISHAWAKA — Why would something else in mind. while they enjoy conversation in we write an article on a convent Balto is a very high-spirited the living room. Maybe he is try- BY DAN MORRIS-YOUNG pet or a priest’s cats and print it dog that is full of energy. ing to indicate that he is not fed when the feast of St. Francis of What can we learn from this enough. Then there was the time SAN FRANCISCO (CNS) — A Assisi is upon us? Your response creature who is the manifestation that he sent the sisters at the rock-for-rock, stone-for-stone, might be as quick as that eager of God’s love and beauty? Here motherhouse on a wild goose fresco-for-fresco replica of St. student with arm shooting up are a few thoughts to ponder. Just chase. Each sister was hollering Francis of Assisi’s tiny from the socket like a cannonball as we teach a dog to “sit,” we his name frantically and feared Porziuncola church near Assisi, and waving about in the air, need to sit and appreciate God’s that he had wandered out of sight Italy, now graces a building “Because St. Francis of Assisi presence in the word. We also on their large property in adjoining the National Shrine of liked animals.” That was an easy need to “stay” and pray in God’s Mishawaka only to find him sit- St. Francis of Assisi in San question to answer perhaps, but is presence. Jesus said, “come” as ting directly behind them just Francisco. it complete? in “Come to me you who are looking at each of them. A Sept. 27 dedication of the St. Francis of Assisi believed heavily burdened and I will give Father Phil Widmann, pastor structure will cap a nearly 15- that every creature reflected you rest.” Is not an animal’s mas- of St. Peter and St. Mary parish- month construction effort that has God’s goodness and beauty and ter a source of comfort for the es in Fort Wayne, had bulldogs pulled together the efforts of a CNS PHOTO/DAN MORRIS-YOUNG, CATHOLIC SAN was therefore deserving of deep animal, just as God is a source of prior to 1991 when he began his team of international artists, stone FRANCISCO love and respect. Since every- comfort for mankind? We also acquisition of Persian cats named masons, metalsmiths, muralists, A replica of the famed Porziuncola thing that is created should be need to come to God in silence Otamae, Kelly and Hildy. Hildy tile experts and others — includ- church of St. Francis of Assisi, respected, then every creature and reflection, according to Sister is the newest addition. ing students earning their mas- Italy, is seen at San Francisco's large and small, should be viewed Agnes Marie. He says, “They’ve been such a ter’s degree of fine arts at the National Shrine of St. Francis of as holy and a gift from God, their On the lighter side of the joy. They give so much and Academy of Art University in Assisi Sept. 11. U.S. Cardinal Creator. Objects such as animals subject, the nearly 70 ask for so little. It really burns San Francisco. William J. Levada, prefect of the are not to be seen as objects for Franciscan Sisters at me when people U.S. Cardinal William J. use but living creatures that are to the Perpetual treat animals Levada, prefect of the Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of be reverenced and respected. Adoration mother- badly.” Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith in Rome and former Sheep reminded St. Francis of house refer to Balto Father the Faith and former archbishop archbishop of San Francisco, will Assisi of Jesus, the good shep- as their Franciscan Widmann of San Francisco, was scheduled dedicate the replica Sept. 27. herd, according to Sister Agnes Homeland Security appreciates to preside and Archbishop Marie Regan, a Sister of St. because all 100 and respects his George H. Niederauer of San Francis of Perpetual Adoration. pounds of Balto cats for the calm- Francisco to be principal cele- the encased display of a stone Sister Agnes Marie, along with loves everyone ing influence they brant at the morning dedication used more than eight centuries four other caretakers, make sure who comes to visit have on him when rite. ago in the repair of the original their Husky/Shepherd mix named the life gets hectic and Housed within what was for- Porziuncola, perhaps by St. Balto has every need met. grounds. the good mood they merly the gymnasium of St. Francis himself. Balto came to the convent “Balto tend to exhibit. Francis of Assisi Parish, the The 72 Franciscan friars of the about six years ago from the local thinks He surmises, “I Porziuncola Chapel will be desig- Assisi community met in 2006 pet refugee center. Sister Agnes people would really feel lost nated an archdiocesan shrine in and agreed to donate the relic to Marie remembers fondly that are cool,” without its own right. the San Francisco shrine. there was a paper on a table in according them. They Built on a scale of 78 percent Members of that community the convent in Mishawaka divid- to are truly a of the original to accommodate delivered the rock in late April of ing up the responsibilities of car- Sister Godsend available space, the structure fea- this year and representatives will ing for the dog. “I was very con- Agnes for me.” tures duplications of a 14th-cen- be present for the dedication tury fresco, of original doors and Mass. windows, and of other details of The Porziuncola Chapel’s fres- its Italian forerunner. cos, doors and marble floors were Take the ‘board-em’ Amber’s Pampered Pets The original Porziuncola was created by artisans in Assisi and restored in the 13th century by in Citta del Castello, in Umbria, is a professional service offering in-home pet and large St. Francis and his followers, and Italy, according to a Renaissance out of your vacation! animal care. 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EDITORIAL Blessing of pets could be more than ‘warm COMMENTARY fuzzy’ moment TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, s autumn arrives, people in various places may notice some- IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] Athing odd: a procession of animals — everything from dogs and cats to hamsters and even horses — being led to churches or school grounds for a special ceremony called the blessing of pets. This custom is conducted in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi’s love for all creatures. Politics in the pulpit: New election St. Francis, whose feast day is next Saturday, Oct. 4, loved the larks flying about his hilltop town. He and his early brothers, stay- wrinkles in the age of YouTube ing in a small hovel, allowed themselves to be displaced by a don- key. WASHINGTON (CNS) — In the St. Francis wrote a “Canticle of the Creatures,” an ode to God’s first election cycle since YouTube living things. “All praise to you, Oh Lord, for all these brother and became an Internet phenomenon, sister creatures.” And there was testimony in the cause for St. a pastor might find that his THE Clare of Assisi’s canonization that referred to her little cat. Sunday sermon is no longer sim- That today’s pet ownership currently is at its highest level, with ply a conversation with his flock. WASHINGTON 63 percent of all U.S. households owning a pet, which equates to The words can travel around the more than 69 million households, attests to the continuing affec- world in a flash. LETTER tion we have for our furry, feathered or finned friends. According If those words have a message to a recent 375-page survey tracking hundreds of pet-ownership favoring one candidate over BY NANCY FRAZIER O’BRIEN trends, Americans own approximately 73 million dogs, 90 million another, it could prompt a com- cats, 139 million freshwater fish, 9 million saltwater fish, 16 mil- plaint to the Internal Revenue sent a letter earlier this year to in “a few egregious cases.” lion birds, 18 million small animals and 11 million reptiles. Service and threaten the church’s the major political parties and The Alliance Defense Fund For single householders, a pet can be a true companion. Many tax-exempt status. But one some minor ones, outlining what contends that pastors have not people arrive home from work to find a furry friend overjoyed at Scottsdale, Ariz.-based organiza- is and isn’t allowed for tax- only a right but a religious their return. Many a senior has a lap filled with a purring fellow tion sees that as a violation of the exempt organizations, including responsibility to guide their con- creature. The bond between person and pet is like no other rela- free speech rights of religious churches. gregation members in all facets tionship, because the communication between fellow creatures is leaders and plans a nationwide “Organizations may encourage of their lives — including their at its most basic. Eye-to-eye, a man and his dog, or a woman and challenge Sept. 28, a day that has people to participate in the elec- political choices. her cat, are two creatures of love. been dubbed Pulpit Freedom toral process by sponsoring “Many Americans’ attitudes No wonder people enjoy the opportunity to take their animal Sunday. debates or forums to educate vot- and actions toward slavery, child companions to church for a special blessing. Church is the place The Alliance Defense Fund ers, distributing voter guides or labor, civil rights and even the says at least three dozen religious conducting voter registration or American Revolution itself start- where the bond of creation is celebrated. Noah’s Ark never was leaders in 20 states have agreed like this. get-out-the vote drive,” said ed in the pews of our nation’s to evaluate the candidates in light Steven T. Miller, division com- churches,” said Alan Sears, But what about the hundreds and even thousands of abused and of Scripture in their homilies that abandoned animals left on the doorsteps of shelters and emergency missioner, in the letter. “If the Alliance Defense Fund president, day and make a specific recom- debate or forum, voter guide, or CEO and general counsel, in a animal care facilities — perhaps as many as 40 or 50 a day in larg- mendation on which candidate to er cities? These animals not only do not receive an annual bless- voter registration or get-out-the- Sept. 9 article on the organiza- support. If the IRS acts on a com- vote drive shows a preference for tion’s Web site. ing, they often lack love and care as well as suffer from neglect, plaint against them, they have cruelty, absence of food, water, shelter and medical treatment, or or against a certain candidate or “As pastors preached and pledged to file suit against the party, however, it becomes a pro- taught biblical principles related need to be rescued from a life-threatening situation. Most, of IRS, with the hopes of bringing course, also need to be spayed or neutered. hibited activity.” to those issues and evaluated the the case to the Supreme Court. In recent years Americans politicians who promoted or The awareness of the plight of so many neglected pets and dis- Although the Alliance Defense United for Separation of Church decried them, their parishioners placed animals throughout the country could be included in the Fund is not naming those who and State has taken up the job of could decide their own stance in annual pet blessing ceremonies at churches and schools. Perhaps plan to participate, it’s not a keeping the IRS informed about light of Scripture,” he added. the week or day of the blessing children could bring canned food cause that is likely to attract a lot violations of the ban on political “Starting in 1954, that most basic for kittens and adult cats, puppies and adult dogs; small animal of Catholic clergy, said Deirdre activity by tax-exempt organiza- right was ripped away from our feeds for guinea pigs, hamsters, parakeets, rabbits and ferrets; Dessingue, associate general tions. Its 50 complaints to the pulpits.” leashes, collars, cat toys, non-carpeted cat furniture, sturdy dog counsel for the U.S. Conference IRS dating back to 2002 have That’s when Congress, at the toys and rawhide chew chips; bedding consisting of blankets, of Catholic Bishops and author of included three Catholic dioceses encouragement of then-Sen. washable bath rugs and towels; or simple needs such as paper tow- “Politics and the Pulpit: A Guide — Providence, R.I., in 2007; Lyndon Johnson of Texas, passed els, copy/computer paper and blank note cards with envelopes. to the Internal Revenue Code Colorado Springs, Colo., in 2004; an amendment to the U.S. tax Parents might want to consider a monetary gift for their local ani- Restrictions on the Political and Santa Fe, N.M., in 2002 — code that said nonprofit, tax- Activity of Religious but no individual Catholic exempt organizations could not mal shelter or pet rescue center and even volunteering for a few Organizations.” hours a week. churches or clergy. “participate in, or intervene in That’s because Catholic priests The complaints focused on an (including the publishing or dis- Guided by the humane ethic and livability interests within operate under the jurisdiction of neighborhoods, the mission of most animal control shelters is to open letter written by Bishop tributing of statements) any polit- their bishops or religious superi- Thomas J. Tobin of Providence to ical campaign on behalf of or in ensure public health and safety as well as prevent pet overpopula- ors, she said, and because of the tion, animal neglect and animal cruelty through education, rescue Rudy Giuliani, then a Republican opposition to any candidate for “closed-pulpit tradition” of the presidential candidate; a pastoral public office.” and law enforcement. The annual blessing of pets, perhaps with Catholic Church, which does not local animal shelter personnel present, would be a good time to letter by Bishop Michael J. The so-called Johnson amend- allow for guest homilists who are Sheridan of Colorado Springs ment has been on the books ever focus on helping children develop a greater sense of responsibility not priests, except in limited cir- and respect toward others by emphasizing the obligations and that said Catholic politicians who since, and the U.S. Supreme cumstances. It would be against support abortion, fetal stem-cell Court has never ruled on its con- commitments associated with pet ownership and animal care. And that tradition for a Catholic priest research or euthanasia “place stitutionality. in addition to reinforcing the need for proper pet care, it would be to invite a candidate into the pul- themselves outside full commu- But not all members of the a good time to foster the idea of adopting a future pet from an ani- pit, as many Protestant and non- nion with the church and so jeop- clergy want to see the tax code mal shelter or rescue group. denominational Christian pastors ardize their salvation”; and a flier changed. A group of Protestant Some people criticize the amount and cost of care given to pets. have done in recent years. distributed in parishes of the and Jewish leaders in Ohio has People are more important, they say. Care for poor people instead But candidates will continue Archdiocese of Santa Fe that asked the IRS to sanction the of poodles. And certainly our needy fellow humans should not be to seek out church congregations urged rejection of a Democratic Alliance Defense Fund — and neglected. However, many believe every creature is important. The to address, because “candidates gubernatorial candidate because possibly remove the organiza- love we give to a pet, and receive from a pet — as well as the care want to go where the people are of his views on abortion. tion’s tax exemption — for urg- and concern we have for homeless and neglected animals — can — and on Sundays, that’s at The IRS is prohibited by law ing other organizations to violate draw us more deeply into the larger circle of life, into the wonder church,” Dessingue said. from revealing whether it has the law and risk their own tax- The candidates don’t always of our common relationship to our Creator. acted on any specific complaints. exempt status. understand that going to churches Miller said in his letter that less “As religious leaders we have during a campaign “is not like than half of the allegations of grave concerns about the ethical Kevin E. Mackin, OFM, a Franciscan of the Holy Name going to Wal-Mart or the local Province, contributed to this editorial. political campaign activity implications of soliciting and diner,” she added. received by the IRS since 2004 organizing churches to violate To help both candidates and have resulted in an investigation, core principles of our society,” Today’s Catholic editorial board consists of Ann Carey, Don Clemmer, Fred churches avoid problems, the and the IRS recommended revo- they said. and Lisa Everett, Father Mark Gurtner, Father Michael Heintz, Tim IRS’ Tax-Exempt and cation of tax-exempt status only Johnson and Vince LaBarbera. Government Entities Division SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 COMMENTARY 15 CATEQUIZ’EM All dogs go to heaven By Dominic Camplison ou may remember the ani- When her battle with lym- The church remembers St.Jerome on Sept.30.His name, however, res- mated film “All Dogs Go phoma came to an end, I wept onates in the West not so much as the name of a saint, but of the Yto Heaven,” in which a dog again, in gratitude, for Chloe’s HOPE Apache warrior Geronimo.This quiz looks at names derived from battles to keep a relationship with courageous heart and constant love Scripture or religion used in other contexts. his “little girl” after his death. That and devotion to me and my daugh- IN THE 1.Why was “Geronimo”so called? was a perplexing question my ters. My children did the same. As a.He was an Apache educated in the St.Jerome School in young daughters posed following author Ann Rice once penned, “It Albuquerque. the death of our precious Yellow was not grief for her, but for the MOURNING Labrador Chloe — “Do all dogs absence of her forever ...” b.He was an Apache warrior who was so fierce that his Mexican KAY COZAD go to heaven?” There are those who hold the opponents cried to St.Jerome for help. Grief is always difficult work, perception that pets are “just ani- c.His name was Goyahkla, transliterated by Mexican solider as even when it involves a pet. That’s mals” after all. Therefore grief Jerome. not to say that, for some, losing a holds no place in the aftermath of In my experience, though the pet is comparable to losing a loved an animal’s demise. But those who loss of a pet holds a different 2.A Judas Goat is named after the famous betrayer of Jesus.Why,what does it do? one who shared our lives, but have experienced the joy of loving intensity than losing a loved one, the process seems to follow the a.It tricks other goats into attacking each other. many animal lovers do experience a pet know they are much more b.It leads other goats, sheep or cattle to slaughter. a real sense of loss when their pet than “just animals.” Remember, in same universal path of grief. c.It makes the livestock circle endlessly, keeping them in place. dies. the beginning God created animals Sadness follows the loss, many Domestic animals, whether to companion man in Eden and times accompanied by thoughts of canine, feline or those with wings, they continue to provide love and regret or guilt. 3.The concept of the “Good Sam”assistance for RV’ers is derived from this biblical story: can provide their owners with loyalty for time eternal. I wondered for weeks whether a.King Samuel who was regarded as a very helpful ruler to those unconditional love that they may Recognition and expression of the treatment I had agreed to for in distress. not find anywhere else. I recall fol- the feelings that accompany the Chloe before her death was satis- b.Samarkand, the legendary home of the mythical “Prester John” factory. I questioned whether I lowing my husband’s death, late at loss of a pet is a natural response c.The good Samaritan who aided a distressed traveler. night Chloe would sit by my side and can be honored in many ways. could have done more. My feelings, though troubling, were natu- as I wept sad, exhausted and But some, who lose a favorite pet, 4.Although the origin is unknown,this originally European nursery rhyme features sometimes frustrated tears. She especially when it involves chil- ral and resolved over time as I was two apostles’names: would position her chin just so on dren, rush to replace the animal able to identify and process them my knee so as to glance sideways with another. I believe there is with family and friends. a.Two little dicky birds b.Jack and Jill at me occasionally through my tor- great benefit to grieving the loss And there are those animal c.Good King Wenceslaus rents. Her presence brought me both personally and as a family. lovers who, some think, go over- comfort so many times when the Loss is one of life’s great lessons board with ceremony following 5.St.Vitas Dance was a name often used for this motor function disorder: rest of the world slept silently and pet loss can be a sacred teach- a.gout b.typhoid c.chorea unaware through the night. ing moment for children. HOPE, PAGE 16 6.St.Anthony’s Fire was another colorful name for a disease which was,even in the Middle Ages known to be caused by an intake of this fungus: No one is beyond God’s love a.Ergot b.Toadstool c.Magic mushroom 7.This is an electrical phenomenon sometimes seen on sailing ship masts at sea: there had been no sin. Who desert- true to God. Gentiles and sinners, ed whom? represented by the second son, can a.St.Cruz’z wind b.Santa Maria’s hail c.St.Elmo’s fire The Epistle to the Philippians is hope for salvation. No one is THE the source of the second reading. beyond God’s love. Every sinner 8.In an unflattering derivation,St.Audrey’s name became the basis for this adjective: Many early Christians were can repent. a.audacious b.ornery c.tawdry SUNDAY Jews, at least by birth. Many of these Jews had been pious in their Reflection 9.In the ‘60s and ‘70s this term was given to counterculture people who nevertheless GOSPEL religious practice, well versed in professed a strong Christianity: Judaism. Many other early The readings this weekend very a.Christadelphians b.Jesus Freaks c.Holy Hippies MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION Christians were from pagan back- much are in the stream of readings grounds. In many Christian com- heard during the weekends of late munities, persons of both these tra- summer and now early fall. The 10.A word of English origin,not used in polite speech,“bloody”is sometimes attribute ditions lived side by side. church is calling us to discipleship. to this Queen due to her execution of heretics: 26th Sunday in Quite likely, such was the case We all hear this call realizing a.Mary (daughter of Henry VIII) b.Mary Queen of Scots in Philippi. Jewish symbols and that we are sinners. Our sin c.Mary of Aragon Ordinary Time references appear in the Epistle. shames us, convincing us that we Mt 21:28-32 However, the city in no sense was are strangers in God’s kingdom. 11.The same staunchly Catholic monarch is also allegedly the Mary of this British nurs- Jewish. It was thoroughly pagan, We feel overwhelmed, locked ery rhyme: by our weakness in a state of sin The Book of Ezekiel provides an important military base in the a.Mary may I this weekend’s first reading. Roman Empire. It was situated in and estrangement from God. b.Mary, Mary quite contrary Pivotal in Jewish history was the what now is Greece. Considering However, we can repent. We time spent by Hebrew captives, that Christians were in the minori- first must recognize that our vol- c.Maria Madonna and by their descendants, in ty, the Epistle had to reinforce untary sinfulness has crippled us, Babylon, the capital of the then their commitment to the Lord and maybe set us on a course toward 12.Santa Ana,another clearly Catholic name has,by a circuitous route via Mexico, powerful Babylonian Empire. This challenge them to withstand ruin. become synonymous with empire had overtaken the paganism. Then, humbly we can turn to a.an international animal fair held in Guadalajara every May 12th. Promised Land militarily, in the This Epistle magnificently and God. We must ask forgiveness. b.a type of feral horse found in the west of Baja California. process forever ending the two eloquently proclaims Christ, the God will help us. c.a weather phenomena in Southern California famous for exas- If we are as contrite as the sec- Hebrew independent kingdoms. Lord, as the savior. This week- perating wild fires. Many survivors were taken to end’s reading is an example. ond son in Matthew’s story, as Babylon. Scholars think that this passage in wholehearted in our love for Jesus Occurring in the 6th century fact was an ancient hymn, sung by as is in the hymn in Philippians, 13.The dramatically named “Jesus Bolt”or “Jesus Nut”was in Vietnam found specifical- B.C., it is called the Exile. For the early Christians when they met for then God will forgive us and wel- ly on: Hebrew people, the Exile was a worship. come us to everlasting life. a.helicopters heartbreaking time. They were so St. Matthew’s Gospel furnishes b.the doors of prisons for POW’s far from their homeland. The Exile the third reading. It recalls an READINGS c.the pagodas of Vietnamese churches, in the hopes of warding seemed as if it would last forever. encounter between Jesus and off Viet Cong attacks Indeed, it lasted for four genera- priests and elders. While religion Sunday: Ez 18:25-28 Ps 125:4-9 Phl 2:1- 11 Mt 21:28-32 tions. Quite likely many Jews fell was a favorite topic for everyone 14.Sts.Crispin and Crisipian were patrons of cobblers,tanners and leather workers.But away from the traditional religion at the time, priests and persons Monday: Dn 7:9-10,13-14 Ps 138:1-5 of their ancestors. learned in Judaism would have Jn 1:47-51 they are most famous for being included in the speech made before the Battles of These people were like people been especially intrigued by what Tuesday: Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23 Ps Agincourt,by this King in a Shakespeare play: in any other time. Religion seemed Jesus said. 88:2-8 Lk 9:51-56 a.Julius Caesar b.Richard III c.Henry V for many to have failed. God had God is the father in the parable. Wednesday: Jb 9:1-12, 14-16 Ps failed them. The vineyard represents the people 88:10-15 Lk 9:57-62 15.Perhaps a forerunner to the groundhog,in popular lore if it rained on St.Swithin’s During this time, Ezekiel wrote. of Israel, God’s own, God’s cho- Thursday: Jb 19:21-27 Ps 27:7-9c, Day (15th July) it would He had to respond to the fury and sen, borrowing a well-known 13-14 Mt 18:1-5, 10 a.flood all year despair of the people. The prophet image from the prophets. Scholars b.rain for 40 more days turns the tables. He confronts the Friday: Jb 38:1,12-21;40:3-5 Ps suggest several possibilities c.herald a drought in August people with their own sinfulness. regarding the sons, but one sug- 139:1-3,7-10 13-14b Lk 10:13-16 Where is their devotion to God? gestion is that the first son repre- Saturday: Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17 Ps How faithful have they been in sents Israel, the other son repre- 119:66, 71, 75, 91, 125, 130 Lk ANSWERS: being God’s people? No one real- sents gentiles and sinners. 10:17-24 1.b, 2.b, 3.c, 4.a, 5.c, 6.a, 7.c, 8.c, 9.b, 10.a, 11.b, 12.c, 13.a, 14.c, 15.b istically could have argued that The second son, not the heir, is 16 COMMENTARY SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 Mortal, ‘grave sin’ and venial sin clarified

What is a brute soul? Will animals,our soul as a separable substance Please clarify,what is the difference often called a “white” lie (“yes, pets,join us in heaven? Anonymous, lives on even after the death of between “mortal”or “grave”sin? What dear, that dress you’re wearing is Fort Wayne the body. is a venial sin? Anonymous just lovely”) and calumny against We profess each Sunday that THAT’S a coworker that damages their “Brute soul” or “animal soul” we believe in the resurrection of “Grave” (from the Latin for name and reputation; while both is a term used to describe the the body and life everlasting, by A GOOD “serious” or “weighty”) is rough- are ultimately sinful, the former principle of life in non-rational which we are proclaiming the ly synonymous with “mortal” is certainly less so than the latter. animals, Fido or Fifi or Fluffy, hope that those who now live in QUESTION (from the Latin for “deadly”). The process of making distinc- for example. Aristotle, for exam- Christ will share in his victory The language is found in fifth tions in terms of the weight or ple, considered all living things over death (that separation of chapter of the First Letter of seriousness (“gravity”) of our are ensouled (including animals soul and body which is not part John, and describes the kind of sins is an important element in and plants), and for him the of God’s intention or original holds that at the eschaton, when sin that is most destructive of the moral reflection and discernment. “soul” is equivalent to the life or plan, so to speak) and our bodies Christ returns in glory and estab- soul. “Venial” sin (from the Latin The church teaches that mortal animating principle in each, and souls will be reunited after lishes his kingdom in its fullness for “pardon”) while certainly still sins are forgiven through the wor- though he held that there are dif- the pattern of his resurrection. (and heaven and earth are, as it a moral offense, is less serious thy reception of the sacrament of ferent kinds or qualities of such Plants and animals, however, were, “wed”), creation will be and ultimately not destructive of penance (confession) and that souls. do not have the same kind of soul renewed, purified and glorified. the soul’s relation to God. venial sins, which can also cer- Catholic theology holds that as humans. While the bonds peo- There is no reason to think that There is a tendency among tainly be confessed (but one is human beings have a subsistent ple forge with their pets are often animals won’t have some part in some people to want to downplay not bound to do so), may also be soul, one whose existence per- deep, the church has never held all this. How that is to be worked the distinction between “mortal” forgiven through acts of charity dures after death (and in separa- that dogs or cats experience the out, however, I certainly cannot and “venial,” but in fact the dis- or by worthy reception of holy tion from the body). We are not, kind of beatific vision we hope venture to guess, but it must be tinction is important and helpful Communion. however, souls trapped in bodies, for (their souls are not capable of, remembered that the kingdom is in taking stock of our lives before whose ultimate destiny is to be or fitted for, such activity) — about the glorification in Christ God. To reduce or collapse the disembodied souls. Our person- that’s our goal or the end for of all creation, not its destruction. distinction would leave us at hood, according to Thomas which we are created by God and quite a loss. There is, for exam- Father Michael Heintz, rector of St. Aquinas, is rooted in our having drawn by grace. ple, definitely a distinction Matthew Cathedral, South Bend souls and bodies together, but the However, the church also between the minor indiscretion answered this week’s questions. SCRIPTURE SEARCH

Different buildings, but same Mass By Patricia Kasten I collect Catholic churches. Some are filled with kids and Gospel for September 28, 2008 Not miniature replicas. I attend crying babies; some are filled with Matthew 21:28-32 Mass at Catholic churches people in their 80s. Some have old throughout the United States. organs that could use a bit of fine- FROM Following is a word search based on the Gospel My job takes me on the road tuning; some feature guitar music reading for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle fairly infrequently compared to a and flutes. THE A: the story of two sons and obedience. The words lot of businessmen and women. It doesn’t really matter to me can be found in all directions in the puzzle. But when fall rolls around, I travel (although I prefer the older ones). I SIDELINES to places such as East Lansing and take great pleasure in the differ- A MAN TWO SONS FIRST Ann Arbor, Mich., West Lafayette, ences because I know the differ- BY TIM PRISTER SON WORK VINEYARD Ind., Seattle, Boston, Baltimore, ences are merely varying nuances TODAY WILL NOT CHANGED MIND DID NOT GO THE TWO Los Angeles, Palo Alto, Calif., within the Mass, differences that favorite prayers within the Mass: JESUS SAID TAX COLLECTORS Pittsburgh and State College, Pa. do not change the familiarity and the Nicene Creed and Lord, I am PROSTITUTES KINGDOM OF GOD JOHN The challenge is to find a consistency of the Mass. not worthy to receive you, but CAME TO YOU BELIEVE YOU SAW Catholic church in rather unfamil- I am fascinated by the varying only say the word and I shall be iar territory, following directions architecture of the churches. Some healed. that could be a bit clearer, but are attached to Catholic grade I take great comfort in knowing CHANGED MINDS eventually lead me to another schools; some are small churches that no matter where I am, whether Catholic church. In some on side streets; some are massive it’s Knoxville, Tenn., or Durham, KWVCHANGEDBS instances, I travel to places where in the middle of large, metropoli- N.C., Jacksonville, Fla., or C I I TSDEAJOER there is a paucity of Catholic tan areas. I try to observe and Lincoln, Neb., the Mass is the churches, such as Salt Lake City, absorb the statues within the same Mass as the one I attend at ALNAOIWJMTLO Utah. But one can always be church, and I am particularly fasci- St. Matthew’s Cathedral in South MLEGNDDOUA I T found. nated by how Bend. ENYXDNATRSEC Most hotels different the The priest may be recently where I stay altars are from ordained or one who has been cel- TOAJ I O I YNKVE will provide There will be the sign of one church to the ebrating the Mass since before I OTRMWTMOATEL you with a list next. was born. He may have a New YEDTSGSOSNAL of churches, peace, the breaking of the If I go to the Jersey accent or an Irish brogue. It Catholic and same city more is still the same Mass, the touch- OJEOKODRFHNO otherwise, and than once, which stone for all Catholics. UHRWWU I JOGAC sometimes there bread, Communion, the happens quite I usually return home from my TPLTYFWASUOY are several from often, I try to trips on Sunday, so my flight which to closing prayer and the attend a different schedule doesn’t always allow me NHOJESUSSA I D choose, such as church from the to attend Mass at that location. But © 2008 Tri-C-A www.tri-c-a-publications.com in New Orleans one I went to I try to book my flights later in the or Boston. final blessing. previously, just day so I have time to finish my I’ve been to so I can observe work early in the morning and over her rose garden where she dozens of the varied archi- then attend Mass in that city. If HOPE would remember his friendship in Catholic tecture. that’s not possible, then I simply the rose blooms yet to come — a churches But regardless attend a Sunday night Mass in CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 beautiful memorial for a cat that throughout the country: Sacred what Catholic church I am in, I South Bend. brought her great joy. Heart in Salt Lake City, St. know there will be the opening No two Catholic churches are So for those of us, who do love Martha’s in East Lansing, St. prayer or hymn, the penitential the death of their pet. But ceremo- animals, be encouraged to love alike, and yet, they are all the ny can be a helpful tool in work- Patrick’s in Colorado Springs, St. rite, the Kyrie and Gloria, fol- same. As a Catholic, I take that them with all your heart. After all, Thomas More in Tallahassee, lowed by the Liturgy of the Word ing toward healing. they are God’s gift to us. Their with a source of pride. From east Frannie, a single woman who American Martyrs in Los Angeles, and homily. to west, north to south, the Mass presence can bring joy, compan- St. Stephen’s in Boston, St. Anne’s New or old, traditional or mod- lived alone with her Tabby cat ionship and unconditional love that we celebrate has a very famil- Bruce, was heartbroken when, in Seattle, Our Lady of Sorrows in ern, there will always be the pro- iar ring to it. into our lives. And when their time Phoenix, St. Lawrence in West fession of faith, the presentation of after 16 years of companionship, comes to an end, know that griev- I know that I am at home, he died. Lafayette and St. Patrick’s in New the gifts, the eucharistic prayer and where I need to be, even if it is ing their loss is a natural part of Orleans. the Lord’s Prayer. There will be “I have a rich full life, with the journey of life. hundreds or even thousands of friends and family. But Bruce was Some are old, some are new. the sign of peace, the breaking of miles away. Do all dogs go to heaven? I Some have creaky pews with the bread, Communion, the closing my at-home companion. He has don’t know — but I sure hope so. kneelers that are too close to one prayer and the final blessing. been witness to my good times another, so your feet hit the kneel- No matter where I am or who I Tim Prister is a 1978 graduate of and my bad,” says Frannie, whose er in the pew behind you. Some am attending Mass with, I will Marian High School and a 1982 grief is very real. To honor her Kay Cozad is a certified grief educa- are recently built with the latest always recite, along with the rest graduate from the University of beloved cat, and what he meant to tor and writer for Today’s Catholic and most ornate amenities. of the congregation, my two Notre Dame. her, Frannie sprinkled his cremains newspaper. SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 17

LUERSFIELD RECOGNITION All Luersfield workers, past and present will have their 15 minutes of fame Oct. 17 at half-time at the Bishop Luers vs. Bishop Dwenger football game. Everyone who has dili- gently and tirelessly worked on the football field over the past 50 years will be recognized for their Luers Spirit and their dedication to making Luersfield one of the premier “pigskin pastures” in the state of Indiana. For additional information, contact Joni Kuhn at the Bishop Luers athletic office, Sports (260) 456-1261 Ext. 3020. CYO Raiders are on a roll Mishawaka Saints thunder through

BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN at their sound play with just 13 players, “(The Raiders) con- ICCL victories trolled the line of scrimmage and Holy Cross-Christ the King by a back the opening kickoff for a FORT WAYNE — Weather con- hit us harder than anyone we BY ELMER J. DANCH 26-6 margin. touchdown and later added a 13- ditions for “Week 5” of Catholic have played all year.” The victors were paced by yard touchdown slant. Youth Organization (CYO) foot- The unyielding Raider defense SOUTH BEND — The Frankie Karczewski, who opened Joe Molnar fired two touch- ball action were much improved has allowed just a single touch- Mishawaka Catholic Saints thun- the scoring with a 1-yard touchdown passes, one to Dylan from a week ago with bright sun- down in five games. dered to their second football vic- down blast and followed it up a Konwinski for 22 yards and the shine and dry conditions on “They are certainly a force to tory in the Inter-City Catholic few minutes later with a 30-yard other to Will Whitten for 27 yards. Bishop Luers Field, Sunday Sept. be reckoned with,” concluded League (ICCL) airtight defensive touchdown aerial to Tommy In a nailbiter, St. Anthony-St. 21. Carey. game that simply overpowered the Favorite. Joseph edged Holy Cross-Christ The CYO game of the week The offensive attack was once St. Matthew Blazers, 20-0. The Panthers also converted the King, 19-18. featured St. Jude against the again led by Adam McCarthy The Saints’ Tyler Nixon broke two interceptions into touchdowns, Chris Lippert paced the victors Knights from JAT (St. Joseph- who scored a touchdown and was loose on runs of 35 and 15 yards one by Matthew Pinter who scam- with two scores on runs of 20 and Elizabeth/Aloysius/Therese). The 2-4 on PATs while a big intercep- for early touchdowns, and Vince pered 55 yards for the tally and the 25 yards, and Oliver Page added Knights came out on top 40-0, tion by Jared Laurent allowed a Ravotto added another score on a other by Andrew Incandela, who the third score on a dash of 30 making their overall record now quarterback sneak for Jake 29-yard slant to provide the raced 45 yards for a touchdown. yards. It was Lippert’s one-point 3-2. Britton. Dillon Carey added a Mishawakans an extensive lead. Phillip Brier booted a two-point conversion that sealed the deci- After that, Holy Cross downed third touchdown for New Haven. “Our defense rose to the occa- conversion for the winners. sion. Precious Blood/Queen of Angels Finally, the St. John Fort sion when St. Matthew threatened Matt Moserez picked up the Peter Rymsza scored twice for by a score of 32-6, giving them Wayne/Hessen Cassel Eagles in the second half, and a couple of Crusaders’ lone touchdown on an the Crusaders on dashes of 15 and four straight wins. kept their unbeaten status with a interceptions also helped us,” said 8-yard burst in the last period. 4 yards and Brendan Chappell Next up, the small (in num- 32-8 victory over the St. Charles Coach Tony Violi, whose team is At the junior varsity level, added the third score for the bers, not size), but mighty Cardinals. Thomas Starks fired the defending ICCL champion. Mishawaka Catholic beat St. Crusaders. All their conversion Raiders from St. John, New three touchdown passes for the In the other varsity skirmish, St. Matthew, 27-0, in a game that saw attempts failed. Haven improved to 4-1 this week Eagles first hooking up with Anthony-St. Joseph conquered the Saints’ Jacob Whitfield run with another shutout win over St. David Shank while another went Vincent 28-0. to Channing Williams. Rounding “Westin Painter, Jeffrey out the scoring, the sure-handed Heaton and Jesse Perez continued Matt Williamson received one to control the line on both sides pass from Starks and another CYO volleyball settles into the season of the ball making holes on from Sam Stronczek. Stronczek encouraged first-year head coach, for a total of 11 eighth graders on offense and stuffing up the had a perfect day kicking going BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN Karen Castleman, to keep a Twins the team list. defense,” reported Coach Dan 4-4. Carey. Panther Coach Cory varsity team together any way she Coaches Kim Yagodenski, Fred Kitchen gave credit to the Raider FORT WAYNE — With the first could. With every seventh- and Yagodenski and Greg Vorst have coaching staff and was impressed few games under their belts, eighth-grade girl playing between their lineup running a 5-1 offense, Catholic Youth Organization the two schools (St. Louis which is new for the Raiders. (CYO) volleyball teams are set- Academy and St. Joseph School- “We are really working hard to tling in to the 2008 season. First- St. Rose Parish), Castleman had improve our passing,” said Kim year varsity coach at St. Joseph just five to work with, so she Yagodenski. Listener supported Hessen Cassel, Doug Schaadt, decided to bring several younger “We had a lot of fun as a team feels his Lady Squires have faced girls up to the varsity level to field going to the Bishop Luers vs. some of the tougher teams in the a team. The ladies have launched Bishop Dwenger match and league right off the bat and is an 0-2 record with losses to St. watching play at the next level,” okay with a 1-2 start. Mary-St. Joseph, Decatur, and St. she added. “We are stressing fundamentals Aloysius, but a positive Castleman With a loss to Decatur in two and having fun,” said Schaadt, explains, “We are young and all games and going three with who lists nine on his combined learning together. We hope to gain Hessen Cassel, but coming up team roster. valuable experience for future short, the team hopes to “keep “The girls are working hard on years.” Tina Voors and Jenna Scott doing what we know how to do Catholic Radio AM 1450 passing and serving this season are assisting with the Twins pro- and come up with some wins this and all get along well together,” gram for 2008. season.” Cast your vote for Schaadt summarized. The Lady Raiders from St. The assistant coach for Hessen John New Haven have eight play- Cassel is Elmer Tobe. ers returning who have played Catholic Radio School athletic director and together since the fifth grade and E-mail your scores to FALL CYO board member Ava Meyer three newcomers to the program [email protected]. SHARATHON

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ven when my status is red and orange hydrangeas. marked “busy,” my friends I found myself running my TWENTY Estrike up Gmail chat. The fingers over the deckle edges, THE proverbial red circle somehow delighting in the tactile experi- SOMETHING loses its street cred in cyberspace. ence — smooth and coarse, silver CUTTING Minimizing the screen doesn’t foil and wire accents. BY CHRISTINA CAPECCHI free me. My account beeps with The cards inspired a spark of EDGE each new comment, flashing wonder, reminding me of Pope “Erin says ...” at the bottom of John Paul II’s letter to artists, mind and broadened my view. I SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC the monitor. Invariably, I follow who are “captivated by the hid- didn’t write about the day’s hap- the ellipses. den power of sounds and words, penings or the calendar’s The swiftness of electronic colors and shapes.” Faced with demands, but my feelings, how s a Sister of the Holy communication can be a nui- artistic marvels, he wrote, “won- my life was coalescing with long- Cross, the feast of the sance, binding us to a ping-pong der is the only appropriate atti- term goals and deeply-held val- ATriumph of the Holy YAYOUNG ADULT! match that strong-arms our better tude.” ues. Stroke by stroke, line by Cross (Sept. 14), which we cele- intentions. I dropped $46 in wonder. line, it felt honest. brated recently, is a wonderful PERSPECTIVES That’s why I appreciated the And I set to writing my As I signed and sealed the occasion to reflect on the place of the cross in my life and the lives the finding of a wonderful spouse advice in “The Last Lecture,” the thanks, taking a page from St. card, my heart throbbed with or a serious illness that made a bestseller by Randy Pausch. The Paul’s letters. In his handwritten wellness. Slipping it in the mail- of all Christians. The founder of our congrega- person value and appreciate more 47-year-old father of three recent- Epistles, he called for gratitude box, I marveled at the process deeply the important people in ly lost a brave battle to pancreatic again and again. that would carry my thoughts to tion, Blessed Basil Moreau, often used the phrase, “Crux ave, spes his or her life. There are also cancer. “Therefore, encourage one her door step. Unlike e-mail, it tragedies like 9/11 or Katrina that “Showing gratitude is one of another and build one another wouldn’t arrive instantaneously. unica,” which is translated, “The cross, our only hope.” When I bring people closer together. the simplest yet most powerful up,” he told the Thessalonians. That time lag excited me. I knew As Christians we are called to things humans can do for each “Rejoice always. Pray without she wouldn’t click delete after was a young sister just starting out on my journey in religious witness to a sometimes, despair- other,” Randy wrote. “And ceasing. In all circumstances give reading it. ing world that, despite all of the despite my love of efficiency, I thanks.” I’m joining in the back-to- life, I did not quite understand the full impact of those words. problems and suffering around think that thank-you notes are Many centuries later, G.K. school spirit of sharpened pencils us, we believe that God can and best done the old-fashioned way, Chesterton, the jolly freethinker, and blank notebooks, assigning Since those early days of my life I have come to appreciate will bring good out of it. with pen and paper. You never echoed St. Paul. “I would main- myself one thank-you note a One word of caution is that we know what magic might happen tain that thanks are the highest week. A thanks for something, what Father Moreau was trying to say. Whether we like it or not, cannot just sit back and let God after it arrives in someone’s mail- form of thought,” he said, “and anything. Weekly. do all the work. Each of us must box.” that gratitude is happiness dou- As we pinch pennies this year, the cross is part of our lives. It is our belief in the suffering, do our part to bring the gift of I decided Randy’s counsel bled by wonder.” the U.S. Postal Service is experi- hope to our little corner of the warranted a little shopping, so I I selected a card with glittery encing a drop in volume. But per- death and resurrection of Jesus that makes the cross our only world. Sharing our own faith and headed to a nearby paper store to ice-cream cones and began writ- sonally, I can’t imagine a better experiences of resurrection can replenish my thank-you card ing to a friend who’d sent a care use of 42 cents. hope. He showed us how love conquers hate even to the point do much to bring the hope so stock. As I entered, I inhaled package. I described each ele- needed today. slowly, taking in a glorious sight. ment she had tucked inside, turn- of asking his father to forgive Who knew there are so many ing it over in my hand and mind. those who caused his death. ways to say thanks? With a salsa Then I jotted a few thoughts If we take some time to pray and reflect, we can probably see dancer spinning below the word on life in general, more whimsi- Christina Capecchi is a freelance little, or not so little, “resurrec- Sister Margie Lavonis,CSC, works for “gracias.” With a ladybug cal than newsy. I was riding the writer from Inver Grove Heights, looping l’s and arcing a’s. tions” in our lives or in those of the Sisters of the Holy Cross perched on a red ribbon. With a Minn. E-mail her at communications department. demure Chinese girl handing out Writing by hand slowed my others. Some examples might be [email protected]. a broken engagement that led to [email protected].

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For more information contact Hall’s Guesthouse at: (260) 489-2524 • www.DonHalls.com SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 19 REST IN PEACE Arcola Gerald C.Kramer, 95, Plymouth WHAT’S HAPPENING? Bernard E.Hilger, 89, St.Elizabeth Ann Mary J.Hammes, 86, St.Patrick Seton St.Michael WHAT’S HAPPENING carries announcements about upcoming events in the diocese. Send in your Culver Huntington Rome City announcement at least two weeks prior to the event. Mail to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, George J.Franz Jr., 83, Sister Rafaela Bertie A.Scherer, 87, St.Mary of the Lake Mendoza, OLVM,100, St.Gaspar del Bufalo Fort Wayne 46856; or e-mail: [email protected]. Events that require an admission charge Victory Noll or payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please Fort Wayne South Bend Dorothy A.Oury, 82, Mishawaka Chester Zakrocki, 85, call our advertising sales staff at (260) 456-2824 to purchase space. St.Vincent de Paul Virginia Makley, 94, St.Adalbert St.Joseph Kathleen Elizabeth Francisco S.Hernandez, Night of Divine Love Paper dolls decorate local businesses Vincent Rougeau and James (Sorg) Beckman, 84, St. Notre Dame 64, St.Adalbert Fort Wayne — Sacred Heart South Bend — Nearly 4,000 Sullivan. Issues addressed will Sister M.Margery Church, 4643 Gaywood Dr., will underprivileged children in St. be the environment, immigration, Joseph-Hessen Cassel Mitternight, CSC, 86, Joseph J.Adamek, 84, host a Night of Divine Love, an Joseph County will have free, respect for life and the economy. Mary Ann Snyder, 77, Little Flower all-night vigil before the Blessed new, warm coats, shoes and Our Lady of Loretto St.Jude Sacrament. The vigil begins on school clothes thanks to the St. Aloysius barbecue chicken dinner Cecil B.Mast, 81, Scott T.Smith, 74, Oct. 3, with the 5:30 p.m. first Christ Child Society’s Clothe a Yoder — St. Aloysius Church Linda L.Kirkhoff, 65, Sacred Heart Basilica St.Anthony de Padua Friday Mass and will close with Child Campaign. Red, yellow, will host a drive-through barbe- Most Precious Blood the Oct. 4 first Saturday 8 a.m. green and blue dolls will deco- cue chicken dinner, Sunday, Margaret Boggs, 83, Harry J.Mrozinski, 91, Mass. There will be opportunity rate the walls of local Martin’s Sept. 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sean R.Kearney, 51, Sacred Heart Basilica Corpus Christi for confession, formal and pri- Supermarkets, Mutual Bank (for- Dinner includes half a chicken, St.Charles Borromeo vate prayer. Security will be merly MFB) and Notre Dame coleslaw, baked beans and dinner August VanParis, 82, assigned from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Credit Union. Each doll repre- roll. Cost is $7.50 for the dinner St.Jude Call (260) 744-2519 for informa- sents $1 donated by customers. or $5.50 for the half-chicken. tion. The money collected will pur- Pick up at the north parking lot. Haunted Castle opens Oct. 3 chase children’s clothing. St. Aloysius is located just south Breakfast brunch Fort Wayne — The St. Vincent Fort Wayne — St. Peter’s Public square rosary crusade planned of the I-469, exit 6, on Bluffton Scout sponsored Haunted Castle Fort Wayne — A public square Church, 500 E. DeWald St., will A Call to Conscience: Road. and Black Forest, 8965 Auburn rosary will be held Saturday, Oct. have a breakfast brunch in their responsible Catholic voting forum Rd., will open Friday, Oct. 3. 11, at noon at St. Charles Church South Bend — Sacred Heart Pavilion on Sunday, Oct. 12, Knights plan fish fry Visit www.hauntedcastle.com for from 8-11 a.m. Adult tickets are parking lot, 4916 Trier Rd. Bring Parish will host a Catholic vot- South Bend — The Knights of information and times. $5, children 12-16 are $3 and your own chair or blanket. ing forum Thursday, Oct. 9, at 7 Columbus Council 5521, 61533 children 11 and under are free. p.m. at the parish center located S. Ironwood Dr., will have a fish off Douglas Rd. A panel discus- Fish fry announced Public square rosary crusade planned fry on Friday, Oct. 3, from 5 to 7 Warsaw — The Knights of Avilla — A public square rosary sion moderated by Robert Family rosary recited p.m. Adults $7.50, children (5- Columbus Council #4511 will will be held Saturday, Oct. 11, at Schmuhl will include Notre Fort Wayne — The all family 12) $3. Chicken strips for $7.50 have a fish fry on Friday, Oct. 3, noon at St. Mary of the Dame Professors J. Matthew rosary will be recited on Sunday, and shrimp for $8.50 will be from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Knights Assumption Church. Ashley, Father Daniel Groody, available. September 28, at MacDougal hall on Bell Drive. The cost is $8 Chapel from 3:30 -4:30 p.m. for adults and $4 for children Attending will be Father Adam ages 6-12. Fish, baked beans, Schmitt from St. Joseph Parish green beans, coleslaw, apple- and Sister Jacinta Krecek, OSF INC. sauce and beverage included. from University of St. Francis. Wygant327 Lincolnway Floral West South co. Bend Craft Show (574) 232-3354 (800) 994-2687 Nov. 1, 2008 8:00 am -3:00 pm St. Charles Borromeo Parish Charge by Phone or Come in and Browse 4916 Trier Road • Fort Wayne Monday-Friday: 8AM - 5:30 PM Saturday 8AM - 5PM FLOWERS & GIFTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Director of Music and Liturgy Fresh Cut Flowers • Silk and Dried Flowers • Imported and Domestic Gifts and Candies The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne, Indiana, seeks individual to oversee music for all parish liturgies Plants • Gourmet Fruit Baskets • Balloons and also work with the Office of Worship in planning for Mary Green (Wasoski) Owner major diocesan liturgies celebrated by the bishop. Must have AREA WIDE DELIVERY excellent organ skills, piano proficiency, and substantial choral directing experience. Should also have broad knowledge of traditional Roman Catholic liturgical music and be prepared to wygants.com lead a diverse choral repertoire ranging from classical to 21st century. 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Food donated by the 15 years old, has long been a tra- that reported about one-third of dition in Latino families in the all Catholics in the United States U.S. government and pur- United States and a number of are Hispanic, and predicted that chased with private Catholic Spanish-speaking countries as a percentage will steadily increase, rite of passage from childhood to making “quinceaneras” more Relief Services (CRS) funds adolescence. mainstream. is helping Ethiopians survive The custom expresses thanks- The priest said that the giving to God for the gift of life “quinceanera” ritual was “one of an extended drought. CRS and asks for a blessing for the many resources U.S. Hispanics and USAID also are working years ahead. can use to preserve both Catholic On Sept. 19 the U.S. bishops and cultural identity.” to move 165 tons of corn-soy published the bilingual “Order of Msgr. Anthony Sherman, exec- blend from Djibouti, which the Blessing on the Fifteenth utive director of the USCCB Birthday,” designed to help U.S. Secretariat of Divine Worship, said is being distributed this communities celebrate this ritual the “quinceanera” ritual can aid month to pregnant women, within and outside Mass, accord- young Catholics to “learn more ing to an announcement on its about the importance of upholding nursing mothers and the eld- release. one’s baptismal commitment in a erly. In a statement Jesuit Father spirit of thanksgiving.” Allan Deck, executive director of While it is a service for the USCCB’s Secretariat of teenage girls, the gathering of Cultural Diversity in the Church, clergy, family and the girls’ spon- emphasized the importance of sors allows others to get involved CNS PHOTO/DEBBIE DEVOE, CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES developing a ritual that “helps and make the same thankful com- Latino Catholics celebrate their mitment themselves, said the cultural heritage and build new announcement on the new publi- bridges to other Catholics in their cation. communities.” Sponsors for the ceremony are The Vatican-approved text typically the girl’s baptismal god- was originally developed by the parents. They give religious arti- Mexican American Cultural cles such as Bibles, rosary beads Center in San Antonio in 1999. and medals to the girl during the The bishops’ publishing office celebration. acquired the rights to the text in 2007. In partnership with the Secretariat of Divine Worship, The “quinceanera” ritual book may be the office produced the final text. ordered online at Father Deck cited an April www.usccbpublishing.org.

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CNS PHOTO/DAVID MAUNG www.catholic-cemetery.org Denisse Rincon stands near a statue of Mary during her “quinceanera” at St. Jude Church in San Diego Sept. 6. A ritual that predates the arrival of Europeans in the New World, the “quinceanera” is a popular celebration among Hispanics that takes place when a girl is 15 to mark her passage from childhood to adolescence. Promotion ends December 1, 2008.

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