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Annulment cases BY FRANCIS X. ROCCA Diocese to waive VATICAN CITY (CNS) — administrative fees Beatifying Blessed Paul VI at the Page 2 concluding Mass of the Synod of Bishops on the family, praised the late pope as the “great helmsman” of the Second Vatican Council and founder of White Mass the synod, as well as a “humble and prophetic witness of love for South Bend area medical Christ and His Church.” The pope spoke during a homily personnel gather in St. Peter’s Square at a Mass for Page 3 more than 30,000 people, under a sunny sky on an unseasonably warm Oct. 19. “When we look to this great pope, this courageous Christian, this tire- Grieving less apostle, we cannot but say in the sight of God a word as simple as it is Perspectives from those heartfelt and important: thanks,” the pope said, drawing applause from the experiencing loss congregation, which included retired Pages 12-14 Pope Benedict, whom Blessed Paul CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING made a cardinal in 1977. A tapestry of Blessed Paul VI hangs from the facade of St. Peter’s Basilica during his Mass cel- “Facing the advent of a secularized ebrated by Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Oct. 19. The Mass also concluded the extraordinary Synod of Bishops on the family. Blessed Paul, who served as pope from 1963-1978, is most remembered for his Blessing of Deacon PAUL VI, PAGE 3 1968 encyclical, “Humanae Vitae,” which affirmed the Church’s teaching against artificial contraception. Zickgraf Community Center Synod ends by affirming tradition, Columbia City parish center ready for service leaving controversial questions open Page 20 BY FRANCIS X. ROCCA used strikingly conciliatory language toward people with ways of life contrary to Church teaching, includ- VATICAN CITY (CNS) — After ing divorced and civilly remarried several days of animated debate Catholics, cohabitating couples and over its official midterm report, those in same-sex unions. the Synod of Bishops on the fam- The summaries of working- ily agreed on a final document group discussions, published Oct. more clearly grounded in tradi- 16, showed a majority of synod tional Catholic teaching. Yet the fathers wanted the final document assembly failed to reach consen- to be clearer about relevant Church sus on especially controversial doctrine and give more attention to questions of Communion for the families whose lives exemplify that divorced and civilly remarried and teaching. the pastoral care of homosexuals. The final report, which the pope The synod’s last working session, ordered published almost at once Oct. 18, also featured a speech by after the synod’s conclusion, featured Pope Francis, in which he celebrated many more citations of Scripture, the members’ frank exchanges while as well as new references to the warning against extremism in the Catechism of the CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING defense of tradition or the pursuit of and the teachings of Pope Paul VI, Pope Francis greets Italian Archbishop Bruno Forte of Chiet-Vasto, spe- progress. St. John Paul II and Pope Benedict Discussions in the synod hall cial secretary of the extraordinary Synod of Bishops on the family, and XVI. had grown heated after the Oct. 13 Cardinal of Aparecida, , before the delivery of a midterm report that morning session of the synod at the Vatican Oct. 18. SYNOD, PAGE 2 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC October 26, 2014 TODAY’S CATHOLIC SYNOD Official newspaper of the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 Synod fathers voted on each of the document’s 62 paragraphs. PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades All received a simple majority, but three failed to gain the two- EDITOR: Tim Johnson thirds supermajority ordinarily NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad required for approval of synodal documents. Two of those paragraphs dealt Editorial Department with a controversial proposal by PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan German Cardinal FREELANCE WRITERS: Ann Carey, Michelle that would make it easier for Castleman, Karen Clifford, Bonnie divorced and civilly remarried Catholics to receive Communion. Elberson, Denise Fedorow, Diane The document noted disagree- Freeby, Sister Margie Lavonis, CSC, ments on the subject and recom- Jodi Magallanes, Joe Kozinski, Vince mended further study. LaBarbera and Deb Wagner The document’s section on CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING homosexuality, which also fell Archbishop Stephen Brislin of Cape Town, South Africa, left, leaves the concluding session of the extraordinary Business Department short of supermajority approval, Synod of Bishops on the family at the Vatican Oct. 18. Also pictured are Cardinal John Njue of Nairobi, , was significantly changed from and Archbishop E. Kurtz of Louisville, Ky., president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. BUSINESS MANAGER: Sean McBride its counterpart in the midterm AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber report. BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Bethany The original section heading family, which will make recom- Pope Francis thanks the media as he Belleville [email protected] —”welcoming homosexuals” — mendations to the pope. leaves the concluding session of the was changed to “pastoral atten- Pope Francis said he wel- extraordinary Synod of Bishops on comed the assembly’s expressions Advertising Sales tion to persons with homosexual the family at the Vatican Oct. 18. orientation.” of disagreement. Tess Steffen A statement that same-sex “Personally, I would have lous, the attentive and — today [email protected] unions can be a “precious support been very worried and saddened — of the so-called traditionalists (260) 456-2824 in the life of the partners” was if there hadn’t been these tempta- and also of intellectuals.” removed. tions and these animated discus- Another temptation for the sions,” the pope said, “if every- Web site: www.todayscatholicnews.org The final report quoted a 2003 synod fathers, the pope said, was document from the Congregation body had agreed or remained that of “destructive do-goodism, for the Doctrine of the Faith: silent in a false and quietistic which in the name of a misguided Published weekly except second peace.” Sunday of January; and every other “There are absolutely no grounds mercy binds up wounds without “So many commentators, or week from the fourth Sunday in for considering homosexual first treating and medicating people who talk, imagined they June through the middle Sunday unions to be in any way similar or them; that treats symptoms and saw the Church quarreling, one of September; and last Sunday in even remotely analogous to God’s not causes and roots. It is the December by the Diocese of Fort plan for marriage and family.” part against the other, even doubt- temptation of do-gooders, of the Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun Jesuit Father Federico ing the Holy Spirit, the true pro- timorous and also of the so-called St., P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. Lombardi, the Vatican spokes- moter and guarantor of unity and progressives and liberals.” Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, man, told reporters that the harmony in the Church,” he said. Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of IN, and additional mailing office. absence of a supermajority While reassuring the assembly Louisville, Kentucky, president of indicated a lack of consensus that the Church’s unity was not the U.S. Conference of Catholic POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: and a need for more discus- in danger, Pope Francis warned that seeks refuge in the letter of Bishops, said in a statement that he Today’s Catholic, P.O. 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Fax (260) 744-1473. he much talked about Synod of Bishops together, no human being must separate.’” — which come from a union which might later be News deadline is the Monday morning before publication date. Advertising on the family has just concluded in Rome. Mark 10:1-9. Thus, when two people marry, a declared null, are in no way illegitimate. deadline is nine days before publica- Many issues were brought forward includ- spiritual bond is created between them, and this Another frequent misconception is that Ting a discussion of pastoral ministry to those bond is perpetual. In the case of a sacramental engagement in the marriage nullity process tion date. who are divorced and then subsequently married marriage bond (which is created between two costs a great deal of money. Related to this Today’s Catholic may be reached at : outside of the Church. Part of this discussion baptized people), it is indissoluble except by the is the common misconception that if you Today’s Catholic, included thoughts about the marriage nullity pro- death of one of the spouses. When two people pay enough money, the annulment will “go P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN cess (in common parlance “Annulments”). enter into marriage, the Church presumes that a through.” These also are falsehoods. Up to this 46856-1169; or email: On the one hand, the Church has the duty valid marriage has occurred. point in our diocese, those who petition for [email protected] to teach and to uphold the teaching of Jesus On the other hand, after marital life has nullity of marriage were asked to offer $400 to on marriage. In the Gospel of Mark, we read broken down, Catholics can approach a Church defray some of the administrative costs of pro- ISSN 0891-1533 “(Jesus) set out from there and went into the Tribunal to examine their marriage asking the cessing the case. USPS 403630 district of Judea (and) across the Jordan. Again question: even though a true and valid marriage Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades has decided that crowds gathered around Him and, as was His seemed to have occurred, is there a reason to the Tribunal of the Diocese of Fort Wayne- custom, He again taught them. The Pharisees suspect that in actuality a valid marriage did not South Bend will no longer charge any approached and asked, ‘Is it lawful for a hus- occur? If it can be proved that a valid marriage administrative fees effective immediately band to divorce his wife?’ They were testing did not actually occur, then indeed no mar- for the processing of annulment cases. It is Him. He said to them in reply, ‘What did riage bond was ever actually created, and thus the hope of Bishop Rhoades that this change command you?’ They replied, ‘Moses the persons would be free to marry. When it is will encourage those who have been hesitant, permitted him to write a bill of divorce and dis- proved before a Church Tribunal that a valid because of financial reasons, to approach the Find us on Facebook! miss her.’ But Jesus told them, ‘Because of the marriage actually never occurred, the Tribunal Tribunal, although they believe that their mar- www.facebook.com/diocesefwsb hardness of your hearts he wrote you this com- issues a decree of nullity. riage may have been null. mandment. But from the beginning of creation, Regarding this process of determining mar- For more information on pursuing a declara- ‘God made them male and female. For this riage nullity, there have been many miscon- tion on marriage nullity, please call the Fort reason a man shall leave his father and mother ceptions. One misconception, for example, is Wayne Tribunal at 260-422-4611 or the South (and be joined to his wife), and the two shall that children of an annulled marriage become Bend Tribunal at 574-287-6531. More informa- Follow us on Twitter! become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two illegitimate. This simply is not true. The tion is also available on the diocesan website at: @diocesefwsb but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined Church states clearly in canon law that children, www.diocesefwsb.org/Tribunal. October 26, 2014 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 3

Health care professionals encouraged Public Schedule of to serve in the example Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

• Sunday, Oct. 26, 10:30 a.m. — Mass, Joseph Church, of St. Giuseppe Moscati Hessen-Cassel • Monday, Oct. 27, 10:45 a.m. — Meeting with Women’s Dignity and Vocation Classes, Bishop Dwenger High School, Fort BY CHRISTOPHER LUSHIS Wayne • Tuesday, Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m. — Mass for Parish Mission, Saint GRANGER — “As each one has Jude Church, Fort Wayne received a gift, use it to serve one • Wednesday, Oct. 29, 10:30 a.m. — All Schools Mass, another as good stewards of God’s Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne varied grace.” Bishop Kevin C. • Wednesday, Oct. 29, 4:30 p.m. — Speech to School of Rhoades quoted these words from Architecture, St. Peter to those present at the • Thursday, Oct. 30, 5:15 p.m. — Mass at Fall Conference South Bend area White Mass to of Center for Ethics and Culture, Basilica of the Sacred Heart, indicate the responsibilities of all University of Notre Dame who care for the sick and suffer- • Thursday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m. — “Life is Precious” Dinner, Saint ing to use their gifts of medical Joseph County Right to Life expertise to demonstrate love and • Friday, Oct. 31, 12 p.m. — Lunch and Meeting with Student respect for the dignity of each Leaders, University of Notre Dame person. • Saturday, Nov. 1, 9 a.m. — Mass at Confirmation Rally, The White Mass, celebrated on Bishop Dwenger High School, Fort Wayne Oct. 16 at St. Pius X Church, is an annual celebration for all who work as doctors, nurses and health care which Blessed Paul is best known personnel. This tradition was rein- PAUL IV today. Instead, the pope highlighted vigorated last year in the South Bend CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 his predecessor’s work presiding area of the Diocese of Fort Wayne- over most of Vatican II and estab- South Bend, thanks in large part to lishing the synod. the efforts of the St. Joseph Regional and hostile society, (Blessed The pope quoted Blessed Paul’s KEVIN HAGGENJOS Medical Center and Sister Laureen Paul) could hold fast, with far- statement that he intended the synod Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades talks with Imam Mohammad Sirajuddin of the M. Painter, their vice president of sightedness and wisdom — and at to survey the “signs of the times” in Mission Integration and Ministry. Islamic Society of Michiana and Rabbi Steven Leapman, who serves as a times alone — to the helm of the order to adapt to the “growing needs The Gospel reading for the Mass staff therapist at the Samaritan Counseling Center, after the White Mass barque of Peter,” Pope Francis of our time and the changing condi- was the proclamation of the Last for medical personnel on Oct. 16, at St. Pius X Church in Granger. said, in a possible allusion to tions of society.” Judgment, during which Jesus prom- “Humanae Vitae,” the late pope’s Looking back on the two-week ises eternal life to those who serve family synod, Pope Francis called it show yourself as you are, without invoking the intercession of St. 1968 encyclical, which affirmed Him in the persons of the hungry, the a “great experience,” whose mem- pretenses and fears and without Giuseppe Moscati upon all who Catholic teaching against contra- thirsty, the stranger, the naked, the ill bers had “felt the power of the Holy ceremonies. And if the truth causes work in the field of health care ception amid widespread dissent. and the imprisoned. Bishop Rhoades Spirit who constantly guides and you persecution, accept it, and if it today and reminding those present The pope pronounced the rite of remarked, “In the end, this is how we renews the Church.” causes some torment, bear it, and if “to always have in your hearts the beatification at the start of the Mass. will be judged — on how much we The pope said the family synod for truth’s sake you should sacrifice words of Jesus: ‘I was ill and you Then Sister Giacomina Pedrini, have loved.” demonstrated that “Christians look yourself and your life, be strong in cared for Me.’” a member of the Sisters of Holy Bishop Rhoades invited those to the future, God’s future ... and your sacrifice.” He also thanked those who Child Mary, carried up a relic: a present to look to the examples of respond courageously to whatever Bishop Rhoades exclaimed, assisted and helped to plan the bloodstained vest Blessed Paul was the to witness how men and new challenges come our way.” “What an example he is for medical Mass, including Al Gutierrez, wearing during a 1970 assassination women have throughout history lis- “God is not afraid of new students today who may face adver- president and CEO of St. Joseph attempt in the . Sister tened to those words and sought to things,” Pope Francis said. “That is sity and antagonism for upholding Regional Medical Center, Sister Pedrini is the last surviving nun who orient their lives in service of the why He is continually surprising us, the sanctity of life, for rejecting Painter, diocesan Family Life direc- attended to Blessed Paul. Gospel to express that love. opening our hearts and guiding us in abortion and euthanasia, and for tors Fred and Lisa Everett, the St. In his homily, Pope Francis did Specifically, Bishop Rhoades unexpected ways. He renews us; He being faithful to the moral law. It Pius X choir, and concelebrants: not explicitly mention “Humanae indicated that he wished to “touch Vitae,” the single achievement for constantly makes us new.” upon the life a modern day saint takes much courage today in medi- Mgsr. Bill Schooler, pastor of St. whose legacy is not yet well known, cal schools and medical practice Pius X, Holy Cross Father James but whose life is a concrete exam- to stand up for the life and dignity Foster, M.D., director of the Notre ple of holiness lived in the medical of human life, for the truth about Dame Center for Health Sciences profession. His name is Giuseppe human sexuality, and also for natu- Advising, Father Henry Byekwaso Moscati, a physician, medical school ral procreation against those inter- and Father Aloysius Ezenwata, professor and pioneer in the field of ventions which separate procreation pastoral chaplains at St. Joseph biochemistry. This Catholic physi- from conjugal union.” Regional Medical Center, Msgr. cian, who lived a century ago, exem- Bishop Rhoades elaborated, “Dr. Heintz, of St. plifies the virtues that you who are Moscati’s medical practice was Matthew Cathedral, and Deacon health care workers are called to imbued with a Catholic vision of John Tugman, of St. Pius X. cultivate in your profession as guard- health care and the human person, After Mass, a multi-faith panel ians and servants of life, dedicated as he saw his patients as persons discussion was held on the topic of to the service of healing the sick and with God-given dignity. He would suffering. The presentation, entitled suffering.” seek out the poor and the homeless, “Human Suffering and the Faith Bishop Rhoades said, “When whom he considered his favorite Factor: the Jewish, Christian and Giuseppe Moscati attended medical patients, and would never accept Islamic Perspectives,” facilitated by school, he encountered an openly any fee from them, as I know many Sister Painter, included participants agnostic, amoral and anti-clerical of you here voluntarily and without Rabbi Steven Leapman, who serves environment. It could be considered pay treat patients who are poor or as a staff therapist at the Samaritan a perilous place for a young Catholic. uninsured. This service is a witness Counseling Center, Msgr. Heintz, But Giuseppe avoided these distrac- to the Gospel, a witness to the love and Imam Mohammad Sirajuddin tions, studied diligently and practiced of Jesus for the poor and the suffer- of the Islamic Society of Michiana. his faith fervently. In fact, during ing.” Together, they discussed the role of that time when he was surrounded This witness is aided through suffering within each faith tradition, by conditions adverse to the Catholic participation in the sacramental life how suffering can be approached faith, his own faith deepened and he of the Church. Bishop Rhoades from a health care perspective, and began to practice his faith even more revealed that St. Moscati “would the ways suffering invites each conscientiously.” receive Holy Communion every day person to a greater sense of love, CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING Moscati’s resolve was evident and say a prayer before examining compassion and outreach, both to Retired Pope Benedict XVI arrives for the beatification Mass of Blessed when faced with opposition, as he a patient, engaging in research or those within a common community Paul VI celebrated by Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican emphatically defended his Catholic teaching a class.” of faith, as well as to those who do Oct. 19. The Mass also concluded the extraordinary Synod of Bishops on faith with the words: “Love truth; Bishop Rhoades concluded by not share the same beliefs. the family. 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC October 26, 2014 Archbishop Kurtz urges more transparency at next family synod

BY FRANCIS X. ROCCA would inhibit people from speak- teaching. together seek to live chaste and good sult with their flocks as they did in ing out, but I don’t think that’s the Archbishop Kurtz said his own lives and to help each other in that preparation for this year’s assembly, case,” Archbishop Kurtz said. “My efforts were aimed at producing process,” the archbishop said. “and maybe even in a more refined VATICAN CITY (CNS) — fond hope, and really my urging, if a final report “grounded in sacred Looking ahead to the 2015 way.” Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of people ask me about this, would be Scripture and in the tradition of the synod, whose theme will be the “I think the key will be not Louisville, Kentucky, said the to say, no, return to that process so Church in which the teachings of “vocation and mission of the fam- simply for us to share what’s on October 2015 world Synod of that that’s another level of transpar- Jesus, of course, are preserved.” ily in the Church and the modern the top of our minds but rather Bishops on the family should return ency.” The archbishop acknowledged world,” Archbishop Kurtz said he (be) informed by” the Oct. 18 final to the practice of previous synods The archbishop said the synod’s the synod had failed to reach con- expected individual bishops to con- report, the archbishop said. in publishing participants’ interven- final document, approved by the sensus on whether to make it easier tions, for the benefit of their discus- assembly Oct. 18, represented an for divorced and civilly remarried sions and the information of the improvement on its Oct. 13 midterm Catholics to receive Communion. outside world. report, which stirred Church con- But he said the assembly did agree The archbishop, president of troversy with strikingly conciliatory to reach out to people in that “pain- the U.S. Conference of Catholic language toward people with ways ful situation” by “looking at the Bishops, spoke with Catholic News of life contrary to Church teach- way annulments are done and how Service Oct. 19, the last day of the ing, including divorced and civilly accessible annulments can be, with- extraordinary synod on the family remarried Catholics, cohabitating out violating, of course, the bond of Pope Francis called to prepare an couples and those in same-sex marriage.” agenda for next year’s assembly. unions. Regarding the only other section This year’s synod departed from “The initial document left people of the final report that failed to win a established procedure by requiring with many questions,” he said. “We two-thirds majority of votes, a para- participants to submit written interven- didn’t want to leave the synod with graph on “pastoral attention to per- tions in advance. The texts were not that lack of clarity.” sons with homosexual orientation,” distributed, not even to synod fathers, Meeting in small working groups Archbishop Kurtz said the “big mes- whose brief remarks in the hall were to discuss the text, a majority of sage that I take home is obviously not reported to the press, another synod fathers said it lacked refer- there is a place for everyone in the departure from previous practice. ences to relevant Church doctrine Church.” “There was the sense, I guess, and gave insufficient attention to “People of same-sex attraction that (publishing the interventions) families whose lives exemplify that are welcome in the Church; we all High-Efficiency Windows

CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING 12 months Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Ky., president of the U.S. 0% Interest Conference of Catholic Bishops, arrives in procession for the beatification Free in-home Mass of Blessed Paul VI celebrated by Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Oct. 19. The Mass also concluded the extraordinary Synod estimate of Bishops on the family. Archbishop Kurtz said the 2015 world Synod of Bishops should return to the practice of previous synods in publishing participants’ interventions.

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healing have been opened and made BY BRONWEN DACHS more painful,” he said. “During the war, you were still CAPE TOWN, South Africa (CNS) able to bury your dead. With Ebola, — A Liberian bishop unable to you can’t even be with your sick; attend the Synod of Bishops on the you can’t say goodbye to your loved family has urged his fellow bishops ones,” he said. to use their influence to help West “The pain people are going African families in their enormous through now, when they cannot do suffering caused by Ebola. this, is beyond words,” he said, not- “Whole families are being ing that, “we are a broken-hearted decimated,” Bishop Anthony Fallah people.” Borwah of Gbarnga, Liberia, said in Because Ebola is spread through an Oct. 17 telephone interview. direct contact with infected bodily “It is the poor who have been fluids, cultural traditions —­ includ- most harmed” by the Ebola out- ing washing the bodies of the dead break that, since March, has killed and greeting people affectionately more than 4,500 people, “and it is -- have been put on hold. the poor who are the Church’s prior- “Funerals, which have the ben- ity,” said Bishop Borwah, who was efit of bringing families together set to represent the Liberian bish- in mourning, no longer take place. ops’ conference at the synod. With This, also, is tearing families apart,” restrictions on travel from Ebola- Bishop Borwah said. affected countries, Bishop Borwah Natural affection in all its forms was unable to get to Rome. has been halted, he said, noting that Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea CNS PHOTO/AHMED JALLANZO, EPA in churches around the country, “we are the countries mainly affected Liberians wait outside the John F. Kennedy Ebola treatment center in Monrovia, Liberia, Sept. 18. Pope Francis wave to each other for the sign of by the worst Ebola outbreak on called for prayers and concrete help for the thousands of people affected by the deadly Ebola virus. peace.” record. Liberia’s official death count With Liberia’s national Catholic Ebola response team focusing large- tops 2,400, according to the World Noting Pope Francis’ repeated constraints on families,” the bishop countries that pledged money to a ly on medical help and prevention Health Organization. emphasis on mercy and service to said, noting that schools have been trust fund to fight Ebola set up by programs, the Diocese of Gbarnga “We are losing our humanity in the poor, Bishop Borwah said that closed since early August, when a the United Nations in September, is working on food distribution, he the face of Ebola,” Bishop Borwah “serious effort from Church lead- state of emergency was declared. only has paid, giving said. The price of rice and other said, noting that, “this disease makes ers to stand with us in our human Markets, where in normal times $100,000. basic foods has risen sharply as a impossible ordinary human kind- misery” would help the people of trading takes place, are largely As well as being “hungry and result of the Ebola outbreak. nesses, such as putting your arm affected West African countries. empty, and many offices have angry,” Liberians are “fast losing “There is a lot of anger” among around someone who is crying.” “The influence of the Church can closed, leaving people unable to hope,” Bishop Borwah said. Liberians, mostly aimed at people in The Church in Liberia asks the cause a lot to be done for the sick, work, he said. Before the Ebola outbreak, the positions of leadership and power, international Church “to pay atten- who are poor,” he said. “To be able to feed one’s family local Church was focused on heal- as well as “a feeling that God has tion to what is happening here” and “Material help is needed as well is a very basic human need,” and ing the wounds caused by the civil forsaken us again,” Bishop Borwah the “pain and hurt that the Ebola as prayers for those who are dying most Liberians are no longer able year that ended 10 years ago, leav- said. onslaught is causing families,” the of disease and hunger,” he said. “even to put one meal on the table ing Liberia in economic ruin and bishop said. The disease has placed “huge every day,” he said. awash with weapons, he said. 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Confraternity of Penitents Renovation Fund. 6 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC October 26, 2014 Alaska to appeal ruling Speaker talks to teens that invalidates its ban about virtue of chastity, on same-sex marriage calls purity ‘a gift’ ANCHORAGE, Alaska (CNS) — ews riefs FORT DODGE, Iowa (CNS) — Alaska will appeal a decision by U.S. N B Research shows that people who get District Court Judge Timothy Burgess married as virgins have a divorce rate that invalidates the state’s constitu- about 70 percent lower than couples tional definition of marriage as the SAN FRANCISCO ARCHBISHOP KNEELS IN FRONT who don’t wait for marriage to have union of one man and one woman. sex, Jason Evert told a recent gather- “As Alaska’s governor, I have a duty OF MONSTRANCE DURING ANNUAL RALLY ing of Iowa high school students. “I to defend and uphold the law and know some of you are virgins and the Alaska Constitution,” Gov. Sean some of you are not. Frankly I don’t Parnell said in a statement released care about what has happened in the Oct. 12, the day of the ruling. Parnell past,” Evert told about 500 people at noted that the status of marriage law St. Edmond School in Fort Dodge “is in flux.” The state argued that for an annual youth rally sponsored the definition of marriage should be by the Diocese of Sioux City. Evert left to the democratic process, not and his wife, Crystalina, are the court rulings. In 1998, 68 percent of founders of the Chastity Project. Alaskans voted in favor of a constitu- They both tour the tional amendment to define marriage and a number of other countries as the union of one man and one giving talks to teens about the virtue woman. It was the first of its kind. On of chastity. In his Iowa talk, Evert Oct. 14, two days after he struck down posed the question, “If you hope to the law as unconstitutional, Burgess get married, are you willing to love denied the state’s request for a stay the person before you meet them?” on his ruling while until an appeal is He set standards for what a couple heard. The ruling against Alaska’s should not do before they get mar- marriage law is the latest blow to state ried. He used his own marriage as an marriage amendments. Like previous example. “You do not live together courts, Burgess claimed that Alaska’s before you get married,” said Evert, marriage amendment violated same- who added a lot of couples think they sex couples’ right to equal protec- need to live together before marriage tion and due process under the 14th to see if they are compatible. “If you Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. are a guy and she’s a girl, you are not “By singling out homosexual couples compatible.” The second was not to and banning their ability to marry CNS PHOTO/DENNIS CALLAHAN, CATHOLIC SAN FRANCISCO sleep together before marriage and an individual of their choosing, it is the third was not to use birth control. impossible to assert that all Alaskans Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of San Francisco, center, kneels in front of a monstrance “Fertility is a gift. It is not a disease,” are equal under the state’s laws,” during the fourth annual rosary rally Oct. 11. The rosary rally, begun in 1961 by Holy Cross said Evert. “Safe sex is a joke. You Judge Burgess wrote. With his ruling, are worth waiting for. Purity is a Alaska has become the 30th state to Father Patrick Peyton, was reinstituted in 2011 to bring public expressions of faith into the gift. Go get pure. Go to Confession. allow same-sex couples to get mar- public arena. Never leave Mass. Get a rosary and ried. pray it every day.” Terrorism in Mideast has reached ‘unimaginable proportions,’ pope says

BY CAROL GLATZ Pope Francis told those gathered have been professing the name of countries in the East and West that In his talk, which was a sum- that in the wake of the closing of the Jesus.” support these fundamentalist orga- mary of the Oct. 2-4 meeting with extraordinary synod that he wanted The pope said he was certain the nizations and terrorists for their own Vatican diplomats and officials, the VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The to focus attention on “another issue day’s meeting would produce “valu- interests — political and economic cardinal said the international com- Middle East, especially Iraq and that is very close to my heart, that able reflections and suggestions to — and support these terrorist orga- munity also “must go to the root of Syria, are experiencing “terrorism is, the Middle East, and in particu- be able to help our brothers and sis- nizations with money, with arms the problems, recognize past mis- of previously unimaginable propor- lar, the situation of Christians in the ters who suffer and also to respond and politically.” takes” and work to promote peace tions” in which the perpetrators region.” to the tragedy of the decreasing When the Church says the inter- and development in the region. seem to have absolutely no regard “Recent events, especially in Christian presence in the land where national community has a respon- Experience has shown that “war, for the value of human life, Pope Iraq and Syria, are very worrisome,” Christianity was born.” sibility to act and do something instead of dialogue and negotiations, Francis said. he said. Lebanese Cardinal Bechara Rai, to stop the violence, he said they increases suffering,” the cardinal “It seems that the awareness of “We are witnessing a phenom- Maronite , was among are not pointing to some nameless said in his lengthy talk. the value of human life has been enon of terrorism of previously the seven representing entity, but rather specifically to “the To help bring stability to the lost; it seems that the person does unimaginable proportions. Many the Latin-rite and Eastern Catholic United Nations, the (U.N.) Security region, long-lasting and just politi- not count and can be sacrificed of our brothers and sisters are per- churches at the meeting. Council and the International cal solutions must be found for the to other interests. And all of this, secuted and have had to leave their The cardinal said the pope’s con- Criminal Court” to take on their Israeli-Palestinian conflict, he said. unfortunately, with the indifference homes, in a brutal manner, too.” cern and calls for coordinated action responsibilities. The international community should of many,” he said during a spe- “This unjust situation demands, represent “real moral support, but “They must act, otherwise where also improve its relations with Iran cial meeting at the Vatican on the beyond our constant prayers, an also real diplomatic support because do we go? The United Nations loses to help in the resolution of the crisis Middle East. adequate response from the part the also has its role, its its reason to exist. This assembly of in nearby Iraq and Syria, he added. The pope met Oct. 20 with of the international community as important influence on an interna- nations was created to protect peace When it comes to the so-called cardinals gathered for an ordinary well,” he said. tional level,” he told Vatican Radio and justice in the world, right? Islamic State, he said, focus must be public consistory to approve the The Church is united in its Oct. 19. However, now it has become a tool on who is supporting them, not just of new saints, and to “desire for peace and stability in Just as the Vatican has endorsed in the hands of the great powers. It politically but also through “illegal discuss the current situation in the the Middle East and the desire to sanctioned force according to is impossible to accept that.” trade of petroleum and the supply of Middle East. promote the resolution of conflicts international law in order to stop Cardinal , the arms and technology.” The pope announced during the through dialogue, reconciliation and unjust aggression, Cardinal Rai said, Vatican’s secretary of state, told the Muslim leaders have a respon- Oct. 5-19 extraordinary Synod of political efforts,” he said. something must be done to stop the Oct. 20 assembly that the United sibility to denounce the religious Bishops on the family that he would However, “at the same time, we violence. Nations must act “to prevent pos- claims of the Islamic State and “to include a discussion on the Middle want to offer the Christian commu- “It is not possible that in the 21st sible and new genocides and to help condemn the killing of others for East at the Oct. 20 consistory in nities the most help possible to sup- century we have reverted to primi- the numerous refugees.” religious reasons and every kind of order to let the region’s seven patri- port their presence in the region,” tive law, where an organization While it is licit to use force with- discrimination.” archs, who were taking part in the he said. shows up, uproots you from your in the framework of international “It is a moral obligation for synod, also attend the proceedings. As hundreds of thousands of home and your land, and says, ‘You law to stop unjust aggression and everyone to say enough to so much It was the second such high-level Christians have been forced to are out of here,’ and the interna- protect people from persecution, he suffering and injustice and to begin summit the pope convened at the flee because of increased violence, tional community watches — inert said it is clear that a complete reso- a new journey” where everyone has Vatican; the first was an Oct. 2-4 “We cannot resign ourselves to and neutral. It is not possible.” lution of the problems in the region a role and rights as citizens in build- meeting of the region’s apostolic imagining a Middle East without He said what is really painful cannot be found in “just a military ing up their country and its future, nuncios and top Vatican officials. Christians, who for 2,000 years is knowing that there are “many response.” he said. October 26, 2014 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7 St. Jude plans parish with the celebration of Mass at 11 a.m., in the Church of the Immaculate mission Conception. There are several other events FORT WAYNE — St. Jude taking place throughout the year, Parish, 2130 Pemberton Dr., will Around the Diocese including: have a parish mission “Sent By • Oct. 25 — The official opening Christ,” Sunday, Oct. 26, through of the Shrine of St. Mother Theodore Tuesday, Oct. 28, from 6:30-7:30 Guérin. Tours and light refreshments p.m. with a reception following will be available to all from 1 to 4 each evening. STUDENTS HARVEST POTATOES FOR FOOD PANTRY p.m. The event will be highlighted Speakers will be Father Andrew by a prayer service at 4 p.m. Budzinski on Sunday, Oct. 26; • Dec. 3 — The official rib- Msgr. Bill Schooler, Monday, bon cutting for the Jeanne Knoerle Oct. 27; and Mass with Bishop Sports and Recreation Center. The Kevin C. Rhoades Tuesday, Oct. Pomeroys’ basketball squad will 28 will conclude the misison. A face the Rose-Hulman Fighting children’s program is planned for Engineers in the first home game each evening and child care will that evening be available. Visit www.stjudefw. • Feb. 21, 2015 — Rooted for org for information. Tomorrow: Wine and Design. Explore art at The Woods at the Le All Saints Day celebration Fer Ballroom while enjoying a sam- planned Nov. 1 pling of wine from some of Indiana’s finest wineries. Those in attendance FORT WAYNE — St. Vincent will have the chance to create their de Paul Catholic Church, 1502 E. own piece of art for others to enjoy Wallen Rd., will host an All Saints • April 12-18, 2015 — Rooted Day celebration on Saturday, Nov. for Tomorrow: Planting New 1, beginning with the 5 p.m. Mass. Seeds. All are invited to participate A potluck supper will follow at in a day of service in honor of the Msgr. Kuzmich Life Center the 175th anniversary year. All are with an entrée provided, but par- urged to engage in service in their ticipants should sign up at www. local communities. Log on to www. tinyurl.com/allsaintscelebration. RootedforTomorrow.org to share Participants are welcome to dress service experiences as their favorite saint. Activities In addition, the year’s events will will include a potluck supper, ANNE RICE also include an exhibit during spring parade of saints, live drawing by 2015 at the Indiana State Museum, Mary Hilger and more. Honored For the third consecutive year over 100 middle school students in sixth, seventh and Indianapolis, featuring artifacts from guests will be Bishop Kevin C. eighth grades from St. School in Elkhart partnered with Church the Sisters of Providence and Saint Rhoades, the Franciscan Brothers Mary-of-the-Woods College. For Minor and the Franciscan Sisters Community Services (CCS) Seed to Feed Program to harvest potatoes from a farm in more information, log on to www. Minor. Free will donations will be Syracuse on Oct. 8. The potatoes will be made available to those who visit the CCS Food SistersofProvidence.org or www. accepted for the Franciscan semi- SMWC.edu. narian’s tuition. Make reserva- Pantry. tions at [email protected]. For information contact Patty Becker at 260-241-6009 or Cathy Committee. “Our school-aged Ancilla’s “Val-Sal Scholarship” Tauzin at 260-490-9369. children and high school teens are represents free full-time tuition, as BISHOP JONAS BENSON OKOYE attending their religious education much as $13,500 each year to local programs during this time. To put graduates who attend the college. It INSTALLED IN NIGERIAN DIOCESE Auburn parish to begin it simply, we want the people who will be offered to the top students Sunday morning adult attend our church to love Jesus from public and private high schools Christ and desire to serve Him with in Marshall, Fulton, Porter, Pulaski, education all their hearts. We’re hoping that Jasper, Starke, LaPorte, St. Joseph, AUBURN — Immaculate these sessions lead parishioners to Elkhart and Kosciusko counties. Conception Catholic Church will that kind of relationship with Him.” Local salutatorians, tradition- launch adult religious education Church ally students who graduate second sessions this autumn. Each session is located at 500 E. Seventh St., in their class, will be offered up to will begin at approximately 9 a.m. Auburn, 46706. Father Derrick $10,000 in free tuition to attend the on Sunday mornings, immediately Sneyd is the pastor. The parish college. following the 8 a.m. Mass, with cof- office can be reached at 260-925- Some regional schools have fee and doughnuts in the parish hall. 3930. Visit iccauburn.com for more stopped naming valedictorians During the fall semester, the parish information. as part of graduation while other will offer “Symbolon: The Catholic schools sometimes name three or Faith Explained,” a state-of-the-art Ancilla College offering four with high GPAs. video series featuring nationally- full scholarships to local “We know there have been cases known, dynamic Catholic teach- where there is more than one student ers. It explains the big picture of valedictorians chosen for these honors and we plan PHOTO PROVIDED BY PAULINE FLYNN on offering the scholarship to each Catholicism so that the faithful can Bishop Jonas Benson Okoye was installed as the auxiliary live it out and articulate it to others. DONALDSON — Graduating at student chosen by their school based Gary Helmkamp, director of the the top of a class often means being on class rank,” Zirkle said. bishop of Awka Diocese, Nigeria, on Aug. 29. The newly parish’s Rite of Christian Initiation honored by the high school and giv- of Adults, will facilitate the meet- ing a speech at graduation. This year Sisters of Providence, SMWC installed bishop was in residence at the Cathedral of the ings and lead group discussions. Ancilla College will add one more prepare for 175 years Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne while working in Babysitting is available for children way to honor these high achieving ages 1-5. students — free tuition. SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS the diocesan tribunal and the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Dates and topics are as follows: Beginning in 2015 Ancilla — The Sisters of Providence of Saint Bend gifted him a crozier once used by Bishop John M. • Nov. 2 — The Journey of Faith College will be offering full tuition Mary-of-the-Woods and Saint Mary- • Nov. 16 — Divine Revelation scholarships to the top high school of-the-Woods College, will begin a D’Arcy. Bishop Okoye noted that with the crozier, Bishop • Nov. 23 — The Bible graduates from schools in 10 north- celebration of 175 years since their D’Arcy “will be interceding for me. He was a holy man. He • Dec. 7 — The Story of central Indiana counties. founding on Oct. 22. Salvation “Ancilla wants to reward high The Sisters of Providence and loved, served and died for the Church. With this, we will • Dec. 21 — Who is Jesus? achievement and help local grad- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College remain connected.” In the photo with well-wishers are, “This is the perfect time to come uates get started on their college have joined together to begin the together as a parish to learn more journey with the Ancilla College celebration on Foundation Day, from left, Bishop Paulinus C. Ezeokafor, bishop of Awka, about our faith and build commu- Valedictorian-Salutatorian Oct. 22, with a yearlong theme of Bishop Okoye and Bishop Peter Ebere Okpaleke, bishop of nity,” said Cindy Busch, chairwom- Scholarship,” said Ancilla President “Rooted for Tomorrow.” an of the Adult Faith Formation Ken Zirkle. The anniversary year will begin Ahiara diocese in Nigeria and classmate of Bishop Okoye. 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC October 26, 2014 Notre Dame authors expand scope of research on Catholic schools Catholic schools around the ship between Catholic parishes BY WILLIAM SCHMITT country have closed in the past and their schools. 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Lost Community” could prompt strengthening and transforming The guest commentator, follow-up research on ways in Catholic schools today. Cornell Law School Professor which the Church, schools and “When you’re committed to Michael Heise, praised the “sus- neighborhoods are changing the work of Catholic education, tained effort and insight” reflect- today. you’re actually committed to Brinig said she plans next building civil society in a really ed in the book, “Lost Classroom, PHOTOS BY WILLIAM SCHMITT to do research on the relation- important way,” she said. Lost Community: Catholic Nicole Stelle Garnett speaks to more than 120 people gathered for the Schools’ Importance in Urban book debut celebration in Eck Commons at Notre Dame Law School. America” (University of Chicago Press). A Beloved Tradition Continues... Heise said the authors, Margaret F. Brinig and Nicole Order your Christmas Wreath. 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two framed spiritual bouquets that “Forming saints and scholars in BY TIM JOHNSON were made into artwork. Eighth-grade Christ takes time, commitment, the right students Savanna White and Madison tools, a healthy environment and a focus Frauenfelder presented a report on St. on Our Lord at all times,” noted St. YODER — On Oct. 9, 1876, Aloysius, one of the saints that Bishop Aloysius pastor, Msgr. Bernard Galic. Father Ferdinand Koerdt opened St. Rhoades has a special devotion. “This is what we do with the help of the Aloysius School in what was then Holy Spirit.” Sheldon, Indiana. Today, 138 years The school has a full-time dedicated later, St. Aloysius in Yoder takes Rural school, strong sense resource teacher who supports the pride in continuous operation since classroom teachers in helping students its humble beginnings. of family of various abilities to grow, reported In 1876, the pastor himself taught at Voors. “But underneath all that work are the school. Today, a staff of 12 serves Principal Voors told Today’s Catholic that the St. Aloysius School the conversations that the faculty have the 101 students in pre-kindergarten about students every week — observa- through grade 8. community “is a place where students have freedom to learn to do what they tions, successes, concerns, celebrations. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrated It’s amazing to see a student’s education Mass and visited classrooms during a ought according to the life to which God calls them.” develop because our teachers clear the pastoral visit there on Monday, Oct. 20. way and challenge them at the same In his homily, Bishop Rhoades spoke “It is a safe place to grow and discern God’s gifts, talents and purpose for their time.” about the day’s Gospel from Luke — Teacher Priscilla Harless, who the parable of the rich man with a boun- lives,” Voors said. teaches grades 5-6 and math to grades PHOTOS BY TIM JOHNSON tiful harvest. The school has a strong sense of 3-8, spoke of the new departmentaliza- The campus of St. Aloysius is shown on a sunny fall morning. The school was founded in 1876 and is the oldest continuously He told the students the message was family and oftentimes several genera- tions of family members have attended tion at St. Aloysius that “capitalizes on operating Catholic school in Allen County. of generosity. “Everything we have is each teacher’s specialized talents, which gifts from the Lord to be shared,” he the school. But the school’s welcome is always extended to new families and provide more in-depth learning opportu- said. nities for the students in grades 3-8. The The bishop was encouraged by how students as well. “Our school is our family,” said continuity of teaching the children for the students of the school learn to be six years is a blessing,” she said. generous — collecting cans for food Nikki Thompson, herself a fourth-gen- eration graduate of St. Aloysius School. Michael and Rebecca Anderson banks, St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen and by drive from Bluffton for their two sons providing toys for hospitalized children. The school’s seventh-and-eight grade teacher, Dawn Wyss, is also a fourth to attend St. Aloysius — a 15-mile trip After Mass, Bishop Rhoades and one way. They are parishioners of St. St. Aloysius Principal Tina Voors and generation graduate of St. Aloysius. “It’s a place where the needs of every Joseph, Bluffton, which does not have a pastor Msgr. Bernard Galic met briefly parish school. before visiting classrooms. child are met,” Thompson noted. “The small class sizes and dedicated teachers “St. Aloysius has been a great Bishop Rhoades began with a class- environment for our boys,” reported room visit with the pre-kindergarten allow students to develop their talents and live the Gospel values.” Rebecca Anderson. “The teaching staff youngsters in Tracy Miller’s class. has all gone above and beyond the call He ventured next to the kindergarten Students at St. Aloysius attend Mass twice a week, celebrate the sacrament of of duty to make sure the children are classroom of Theresa Kiracofe where getting the most out of their education.” Bishop Rhoades learned the students Reconciliation once per quarter, pray the rosary at school once per week, have an “This has been the best experience were studying creation and could recite for this family when it comes to our the Angel of God prayer. outreach service each month and pray every day. Religion is taught every day. boys’ education,” Michael Anderson In first-and-second grade teacher noted. “One of the biggest plusses to the Nikki Thompson’s classroom, Bishop “What is most significant in my eyes,” Voors said, “is the ability to redi- boys going to St. Aloysius is they get to Rhoades learned that the students knew have a faith-based education. I want my the Ten Commandments and was rect student behavior within what Jesus teaches. This forms the whole person.” boys to grow up to be the best person offered a lesson on seahorses. they can be and knowing they are going In Priscilla Harless’s fifth-and-sixth Voors spoke of three strengths of the school: The ability of each faculty to a school where their faith is a prior- grade classroom, Bishop Rhoades ity.” quizzed the students about the symbols and staff member to give completely of themselves for the sake of the students Teacher Nikki Thompson, whose of the Office of Bishop. They discussed children also attend St. Aloysius, spoke the papacy and Bishop Rhoades noted and the school; the support of the parish as its mission to maintain and grow a of how school environment helps protect he will meet Pope Francis for the first the children. “If we can continue to filter time on Nov. 26, the bishop’s birthday. school that forms each individual stu- dent spiritually and academically; and out much of that which is transient,” In Starr Martin’s third-and-fourth Thompson said, “we can better equip grade room, Bishop Rhoades was the belief that this develops the Body of Christ — that each person is valued and our students to handle living ‘in’ the greeted “good morning” in sign lan- world than being consumed ‘by’ it.” guage. The bishop asked the fourth loved as His creation. graders about the saints they chose for the upcoming All Schools Mass at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 29. He had quizzed Bryce Frauenfelder during Mass about St. Aloysius School the meaning of the parable of the rich man and offered him a “chance” to go to seminary next year. In the classroom 14607 Bluffton Rd., Yoder, IN 46789 visit, Bishop Rhoades let Bryce try on 260-622-7151 the zucchetto cap worn by a bishop. The seventh- and eighth-grade Established: Oct. 9, 1876 students of Dawn Wyss were meet- ing in Sean Black’s music class. The students sang a song for the bishop in website: staloysiusyoder.info Swahili. The students just began their Confirmation preparation and the bishop Students: 101 in pre-kindergarten-grade 8 spoke in depth about the sacrament in which the students will be fully initiated Staff: 12 in the Church. Mascot: Gators A special homemade lunch was served that day. Bishop Rhoades had lunch with students and was presented Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades meets with St. Aloysius Principal Tina Voors and Msgr. Bernard Galic, pastor, during a school visit on Monday, Oct. 20. October 26, 2014 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 11 St. Aloysius School embodies sense of family

PHOTOS BY TIM JOHNSON The campus of St. Aloysius is shown on a sunny fall morning. The school was founded in 1876 and is the oldest continuously operating Catholic school in Allen County.

Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrates Mass at St. Aloysius Church, Yoder, as he begins his pastoral visit to the school. Msgr. Bernard St. Aloysius School seventh-and- Galic, pastor, is shown at the eighth students in Sean Black’s music right of the sanctuary. class sing a song in Swahili for Bishop Rhoades during his pastoral visit to the school. Bishop Rhoades spoke to the class about Confirmation.

Kala Ware presents a framed spiritual bouquet to Bishop Rhoades during his pastoral visit to the school on Oct. 20.

Fourth-grade student Bryce Frauenfelder tells Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades about the saint he selected for the upcoming All School Mass on Oct. 29. Bishop Rhoades then let Bryce try wearing the zucchetto. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades meets with St. Aloysius Principal Tina Voors and Msgr. Bernard Kindergartners of Theresa Kiracofe’s class tell Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades Galic, pastor, during a school visit on Monday, Oct. 20. about the creation story in the Bible. 12 TODAY’S CATHOLIC October 26, 2014 A female perspective on the grieving process

BY KAREN CLIFFORD told Cathy that Pat’s blood had Cathy. converted to acute leukemia and “I did see a bereavement coun- nothing could be done to save selor right away and she gave me GRANGER — In June of 2011, him. some helpful tips on dealing with St. Pius X parishioners Cathy “The next day Pat was still returning to work. I also think and Pat Laake were enjoying the breathing on his own but could keeping busy helped me with the life they had built together for not speak. Msgr. Bill Schooler grieving. I returned to work after 36 years. Unbeknownst to them, came up to give him last rights. one week. For a short time each a medical diagnosis for Pat the Father Bill leaned over Pat to tell day it allowed me to think about following month would change him he was going to pray,” Cathy something else other that my their lives forever, and begin for remembers, emphasizing that loss,” says Cathy. Cathy a process of separation and Pat’s strong faith endured to the The Church community has grieving, ultimately resulting in end. “Miraculously, Pat feebly always been a source of strength the death of her spouse and best made the sign of the cross. He and comfort along her faith friend. knew we were praying with him. journey and it was an essential Cathy remembers Pat had Pat’s last two conscious signs element in Cathy’s transition noticed his back hurt and that he reflected what he lived — his to being single following Pat’s was tired, which he attributed to love for me and his deep faith death. the hot weather that month. An in God. He passed away quietly “So much in my life had MRI on his back found a prob- on Thursday morning, Feb. 16, changed in a short time. I needed lem with his bone marrow. After 2012,” she says. something that was familiar, and being referred to a hematologist, Cindy’s initial reaction to Pat’s going to church at St. Pius was the diagnosis was confirmed to be death was shock. that normalcy. It is the sitting Myelodysplastic Syndrome. “Many of my actions were PROVIDED BY CATHY LAAKE alone and the quiet meditative The doctors told the Laakes based on what I thought Pat St. Pius X parishioners Cathy and Pat Laake are shown in this photo from time before Mass that is still hard that Pat had one-and-a-half to would want me to do. … There June 2010. to deal with,” Cathy says. three years to live. Cathy recalls were times I didn’t want to go Cathy gives thanks to God for that she was hopeful that Pat on but for some reason, I hung in over how God is involved in Cathy believes that Pat prayed the 36 years she enjoyed as Pat’s would be all right and did not there because I knew he would a tragedy. “Little fits of anger to be taken to heaven. “I asked wife. “I will always want more, allow herself to think he would want me to. I have learned I am toward God surface for Pat not God why He answered Pat’s … but gradually I have accepted die. stronger that I thought I could being here when I need him. Or I prayers and not mine. Someone that one more time will not hap- A few weeks later Cathy be,” says Cathy. feel angry and sad on the happy reminded me that my prayers pen. I still have times when I noticed a change in Pat. “One Feeling out of balance also occasions like our daughter’s were answered; Pat is well but in shake my head and say to myself, morning Pat was up early and act- affected Cathy. “We were a cou- wedding because Pat is not there. heaven. That is not what I want to ‘This didn’t really happen to me, ing a little different. … We later ple and when one is gone, there is Pat contributed so much as a hear, but I know he is no longer did it?’ Then I look at the empty took Pat to the ER and by noon no one to prop the other one up,” provider, a good parent and adult suffering. But I do ask God, what side of the bed or the empty chair he couldn’t answer questions the Cathy acknowledges. mentor that he should be here about my suffering?” she says. at the table and say ‘yes’ he is nurse asked him,” says Cathy. Like many that suffer the loss to see the happy times and suc- Seeking counseling after Pat’s gone.” By 4 p.m. that day the doctor of a loved one, questions arise cesses,” says Cathy. death was a beneficial avenue for One man counts his blessings even in grief take care of Pam again.” Matt and Pam sometimes for a guy. … Letting go BY KAY COZAD But even then he counted his Brady pose in this comes down to listening to your blessings. “We had neighbors, 2005 photo. heart.” friends and church people who Now after seven years of work- FORT WAYNE — It’s long been came to help with meals and trans- ing through his grief Brady is grate- thought that, in general, men and portation,” recalls Brady. As he ful for his journey and says, “When women grieve the loss of a loved continued to live his life the best you lead with prayer on a regular one in different ways. Women he could Brady got the fateful call basis, what you need to accomplish seek support to talk about their in September of 2007 that had him and when and how presents itself. feelings and men many times rushing to the hospital where his And then I’m at peace with all of look for ways to “fix it.” One wife lay dying from complications it.” man in Fort Wayne agrees with of surgery. Interestingly, his thoughts on this notion and has personal expe- Now looking back on that day gender differences in grief reflect rience to back it up. that changed the landscape of his the norm. “I think women by nature Matt Brady lost his wife Pam to life forever his inspiring nature are more patient with the grief pro- cancer in 2007 after a 10-year fight shines forth. Though he remembers cess. By their nurturing nature they with the life-altering disease. His how difficult it was to gather fam- understand it takes time. Men tend grief, he admits, was something he ily members to say goodbye, Brady to want to fix it,” he says. simply wanted to fix. remains grateful that their children So in an effort to educate men Originally from Ohio, Brady and Pam’s best friend were able to with wisdom from his own grief married his beloved Pam in July join him at her bedside as she took experience, Brady offers these help- of 1991. The young couple lived a her last breaths. ful tips for the newly bereaved, “No. happy upwardly mobile life, raising Following Pam’s funeral, Brady 1 — Be thankful for what you had their daughter Shannon, now 22, tried to get right back into work … and have. No. 2 — Give yourself and son Nolan, 19, as they moved but found he had lost his focus and time and room to grieve. No. 3 — around the country several times needed time to process the recent Stay out of relationships for two with business opportunities, eventu- life changing events surrounding his years. No. 4 — Don’t try to beat the ally landing in Fort Wayne a decade beloved wife’s death. “My manager percentages.” ago where they were closer to fam- said ‘take some time,’ so I took a To assist anyone working ily. couple of weeks off,” he says. PROVIDED BY MATT BRADY through grief, Brady offers these Though Pam battled cancer for Finally back at work, Brady coping skills that worked for him: 10 years, she was in full remission found that “working a lot with late safe place to grieve for his children ment from others as well. “Talk with good friends, journal and for five of those years. Following a evening appointments was a way of was great, he says. His daughter “I tried to fix things in my time, take advantage of any employee radical mastectomy though, Brady dealing with things.” With his hard Shannon continues to volunteer not in God’s time,” he says, adding assistance (counseling) program. says, he knew it was the beginning work, he was offered significant there in an effort to give back to that eventually over the years since Get involved in the church and, of of the end. Grateful that his sales advancements but refused them so those in need. Pam’s death he has found a sense of course, prayer.” offered him flexibility, he was as to be available to his grieving In an effort to find any sense of peace through prayer. As he gained As his life moves forward, Brady able to spend more time with his children. And though admittedly not normalcy in his life Brady admits he wisdom from his life experience he is grateful for what he had and family. “After the surgery,” says a nurturing man by nature, Brady made some disconcerting choices. has learned to “let go and let God.” how his life has been transformed Brady, “my days consisted of emp- looks back and is grateful that he Seven months after his wife died “I first learned it in CRHP through his grief work. As for his tying ports and taking care of Pam’s found local assistance for his chil- Brady found himself dating and (Christ Renews His Parish) program strongly held belief in letting go and needs. Then I’d take care of the kids dren at Erin’s House for Grieving admits it was the “wrong relation- at St. Vincent de Paul Parish,” he letting God, not only in grief but in and go to work. Then I’d be back to Children. The benefit of having a ship.” During that time he felt judg- says. “It works. But it’s so difficult all of life’s challenges, he says, “The

October 26, 2014 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 13 Actor Robin Williams’ death reignites questions about suicide

shouldn’t do anything more because family members over the years, said sit with him.” BY TOM TRACY it is a suicide, nor should we do he is saddened but understanding at Schmitz told CNS that faith List of organizations, anything less because it’s a suicide,” hearing of William’s apparent sui- communities can and do play an suicide prevention WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. Father Rubey said. “We do the nor- cide and that he hopes people don’t important role in offering support (CNS) — After 35 years of provid- mal rites and burial, not treating the think less of the actor as a result. groups and local networks for sur- resources, help for ing counseling and a Catholic out- situation any differently.” Williams, who was reportedly viving family members. Churches reach to families with a loved one The Catechism of the Catholic found dead by asphyxiation in his can be part of the social cohesion families who died by suicide, Father Charles Church notes that suicide “is seri- home, was suffering from that keeps people from completing ously contrary to justice, hope and longtime bouts of depression and suicide in the first place. The Aug. 11 death of Rubey has consulted on more than actor-comedian and Chicago- his share of the resulting funerals or charity. It is forbidden by the Fifth a history of substance abuse about “For a lot of people faith life is Commandment (and) contradicts which he spoke publicly and often a buffer and protector against sui- native Robin Williams has wakes. reignited questions about The priest is the founder and the natural inclination of the human with humor. cide — one of the key components being to preserve and perpetuate his “Does it make sense to me? No, I look at is a sense of belongingness suicide, which is now the director of a Chicago-based minis- 10th leading cause of death in try called Compassionate Friends, life. It is gravely contrary to the just but I understand that he battled with and a sense of community, and love of self. ... Suicide is contrary to this all his life and he got tired of Church communities are a powerful America. which later evolved into Loving Counselors says it is often Outreach to Survivors of Suicide, love for the living God.” the pain. I feel badly for the wife, buffer against suicide because they What the Church no longer and all of his fans,” Father Rubey fill that need so well,” he said. accompanied by factors such or LOSS, an entity of Catholic as mental or other illnesses, Charities of the Archdiocese of teaches is that suicide automatically said. “He died of an illness and that “Spiritual, physical and mental condemns the deceased to damna- is the important part of it, just as a health are all interrelated and inter- substance abuse, the pain of Chicago. social disconnect and other He still bristles when he occa- tion, while denying family members person might die from a car accident dependent. A sense of belonging sionally hears misinformation or access to a Catholic funeral and or from a cancer. But with mental is more than just saying, ‘I attend underlying problems. outdated notions concerning suicide burial privileges for their loved one. illness they look like everyone else services.’ It is really about that con- Here is a list of some and Church teaching. The catechism notes that “grave (on the outside) and it may not be nection.” resources on suicide preven- “The Church’s official teaching psychological disturbances, anguish apparent.” Where there has been a suicide, tion and help for families in the catechism still lists suicide as or grave fear of hardship, suffering In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Father Rubey urged survivors not experiencing the death a loved a sin but they do add that in most or torture can diminish the responsi- Bill Schmitz Jr., board president to make it “the family secret,” and one by suicide: instances there are extenuating bility of the one committing suicide. of the American Association of instead talk about it rationally just as • Loving Outreach to circumstances that could severely We should not despair of the eternal Suicidology, a Washington-based with any other tragedy — especially Survivors of Suicide, or LOSS, impair culpability,” said Father salvation of persons who have taken research and prevention nonprofit if there is a history of occurrence of an entity of Catholic Charities, www.catholiccharities.net. Rubey told Catholic News Service their own lives.” organization, said he grew up in suicide in a given family. in a phone interview. “By ways known to Him alone, Boulder, Colorado, not far from the “Children have a right to know • National Catholic Twice recently he heard of some- God can provide the opportunity house used in William’s “Mork and what is in their genes and it is part Partnership on Disability and one suggesting to surviving families for salutary repentance. The Church Mindy” TV sitcom, which aired in of the family history. It can be a its Council on Mental Illness, members that their loved one would prays for persons who have taken the late 1970s. very healthy learning experience: www.ncpd.org. be automatically deprived of eternal their own lives,” it states. Fans were flocking to the house that this is not how you handle life’s • American Association of life as a result of completing suicide. The Aug. 11 death of actor- in the days following the actor’s problems,” the priest said. Suicidology, The incidents prompted the priest comedian and Chicago native Robin death to pay their respects. When loved ones ask him the www.suicidology.org. to draft an advisory memorandum Williams reignited questions about “My heart goes out to his inevitable question: is my loved one • American Foundation for for best practices in dealing with and suicide, now the 10th leading cause family,” said Schmitz, a clinical in heaven? “That’s a common ques- Suicide Prevention, discussing suicide situations in local of death in America. It is thought psychologist with the Southeast tion people have. My response is www.afsp.org. parishes, and how best to minister to to often be accompanied by factors Louisiana Veterans Health Care always: ‘Sure they are.’” • Suicide Awareness families already feeling the stigma such as mental or other illnesses, System. “This touches all of the Voices of Education, of suicide and the mental illness that substance abuse, the pain of social entertainment industry, just as it can www.save.org. disconnect and other underlying an entire church congregation (in often attended the deceased. • Jed Foundation, “The Church’s standing is to be problems. other cases). I think Williams was www.jedfoundation.org. pastoral to the survivors: They feel Father Rubey, whose LOSS really trying to find answers, and I stigmatized anyway ... and so we program has counseled thousands of would have loved the opportunity to

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Another woman See us for all your of the children who pass away, and of God weeping with them, com- who lost her child through miscar- many of us may be unsure how forting them in the midst of their riage said the best response she Confirmation needs! best to respond to those who are grief. I asked if they had named experienced came from a friend hurting. Joanne shares a personal him. ’s tears ran down his who said, “I came to cry with you” CLOSE TO HOME! story of her experience comforting face and splashed onto the tiny and presented her with a bag full of a family going through this heart- baby as he whispered, “William.” tissue boxes. ache. Father Thompson gently touched Many people in their grief have While working in my parish William’s forehead and made the almost a compulsion to talk. They office one day, I received a call Sign of the Cross with the water of desperately want someone to know from our local hospital, where a his dad’s tears. We spoke of God’s what they are going through, and Is this what you want mom had been admitted with fetal love for William, and we com- repeating the story of their loss distress. I was grateful that our mended his soul to God. over and over can be part of the parish priest, Father Thompson, Later on, we assisted Amanda healing process. The role of the on your tombstone? was able to go to the hospital with and David in connecting with a comforter is to listen and reassure me to visit this young mother, funeral home them that their Amanda. Arriving in her room, and planning a thoughts are we learned that labor was going to funeral, grave- Although we may feel normal, not to be induced because her baby had side service and supply them already died. My head was swim- burial for little with answers. ming as I was overcome with what William. The unsure how best to Many consol- Amanda must be feeling at this dif- family found ers experience ficult time. comfort in tra- feelings of At first, I wasn’t sure what to ditional burial comfort those who mourn, inadequacy do. But then, as a mother myself, prayers adapted when they have I knew how to respond. I stroked to fit a baby’s we must stand with them no answers •It may be what you get if your burial arrangements are left to her hair and rocked her in my life and death. or words of someone else. arms. Amanda’s husband David, People often in their time of suffering. wisdom. They •Here are two true statements: death comes to everyone...and, who was traveling, had been noti- assume that the may make state- making your own arrangements is not unpleasant. fied and was on his way. When he needs of a family ments that are arrived we stepped back, giving the in this situation not meant to be •In fact, you’ll probably get a sense of achievement Miscarriage touches the couple a private moment to cling are mostly medi- theologically from it, practically and spiritually. to one another. Eventually, David cal, and that the flawed or hurt- •It’s up to you, of course. turned to us and asked, “What do hospital or medi- lives of many people, yet ful, but often •However, if you still prefer to leave these plans to “someone else”, we do?” cal staff will take are. While these some disturbing questions must be asked: Father Thompson’s response care of things. all too often this tragedy comments are •Do you know if the “someone else” will be alive when you die? was drawn from deep within the However, mis- meant to take •Do you know if that person will be competent to make such compassion of Mother Church. carriage includes away the pain, While the young couple’s world emotional, remains unaddressed. simply saying, arrangements at that time? was spinning out of control, he relational and “I am deeply •Will that person, or group of people, have the required funds, offered something they could hold spiritual suffer- sorry your baby or access to your funds as needed? onto — God’s unconditional love. ing that requires has died,” might •Will things be done as you would choose? He opened the Bible, asked me assistance from often be the best They can be. Fort Wayne’s Catholic Cemetery is a full to read Psalm 139, and offered family, friends thing to say. service cemetery and offers your choice of granite monum ents, prayers of blessing. and Church lead- Although vaults, cemetery lots, niches for cremains...and above ground I also talked to Amanda and her ers. The immediate need is to help we may feel unsure how best to husband about what might happen the family become familiar with comfort those who mourn, we entombment in the garden crypt section. Your visits to our next, encouraging them to see and their options for providing a time must stand with them in their time office and grounds are welcomed... You can avoid stress and hold their baby, take pictures and and place to acknowledge the dig- of suffering. Miscarriage touches doubt about this personal matter by calling the Catholic create keepsakes. Father Thompson nity and worth of their child. These the lives of many people, yet all Cemetery at 426-2044. Ask for Larry Fisher, who will help you explained opportunities for a include simple rites like naming too often this tragedy remains make your plans according to your means. funeral and burial service. Burying and commendation ceremonies, unaddressed. This lack of response Call today... just to make an appointment. those who have died at any age is funeral rites and burial or entomb- not only often leads to unresolved seen by the Church as a corporal ment. grief, but also fails to clearly work of mercy. Therefore, the Death may separate us physi- manifest our belief that each per- Church encourages a funeral rite cally, but it does not end the son, from conception onward, is ASSOCIATION INC • FORT WAYNE for children whose Baptism was relationship; these moments help precious and unique. The death intended by their parents, but who strengthen a relationship with the of babies through miscarriage is died before being baptized. child in a way that will be helpful a time to honor their lives and to www.catholic-cemetery.org As the doctor came in, we for long-term healing. They also support their grieving families. prayed with Amanda and David, give the broader Church a chance Amanda and David were greatly email: [email protected] and then left the room during the to grieve and remind others of assisted and comforted by family, delivery. We stood outside the door the significance of this child, who friends and a parish community praying the rosary. The stillness of is entrusted for all eternity to the who helped them to memorialize the night was not disturbed by the Lord. A parish community can and cherish William. As members joyful sound of a newborn’s cry. also support grieving families and of a community of faith ourselves, John Ley Monument Sales Instead, it was punctuated with a honor the lives of their little ones let us comfort those who mourn as Creating memorials of distinction for over 55 years grief-stricken mother’s sobbing. in other ways. we look forward together to a time The doctor spoke to us as he Public support might take when all tears are dried and our Anthony J. Ley came out of the room with tears the form of an annual memorial families are whole once again. and Regina Ley 101 Progress Way streaming down his own face. He service or a memorial plaque in said, “I can be the guide to physi- the church with the names of the assisting your needs State Road 8 Avilla, IN 46710 cal healing, but their greatest need babies who have passed away. for is spiritual healing. I am so grateful Personal support is also essen- Memorials or you are here.” We stepped back tial. Some people become exhaust- Reprinted from Respect Life Custom Built 260-897-2333 into the room where we stood in ed from their grief and are unable Program, copyright 2014, United States Conference of Catholic Granite Counter Tops (fax) 260-897-3005 silence and cried with Amanda and to maintain household chores. David, sharing a powerful moment Their lack of energy makes it hard Bishops, Washington, D.C. All of awe and grief. to keep up with everything, so rights reserved. October 26, 2014 COMMENTARY 15 A sacred place to lay your grief Divine Mercy Ministry

or centuries, cultures across woman my own daughters had the globe have immersed played with as children. As I offers healing, support themselves in organized entered the church sanctuary, the HOPE Fritual or ceremony to mark a congregation, made up of young notable life event, whether joyful and old, sat eerily quiet. Most IN THE for post-abortive women or sorrowful, as a sacred moment were huddled together, shoulder in time. It is within these ceremo- to shoulder, as if gleaning strength MOURNING The following is an account of me. I remember driving home that nies that individuals and groups from each other for this collective a Fort Wayne woman’s journey evening with so much hope that can find solidarity and hope. journey, all wide, glistening eyes KAY COZAD towards healing through the Divine Divine Mercy Ministry could truly For those who suffer the pain focused on the big screen in Mercy Ministry after an abortion. make a difference in my life. of loss, I believe it is within these front flashing poignant photos of The group setting of Divine ceremonies that we can find a the life of the young woman we know we loved her?” Where is ast October, on two occa- Mercy Ministry — that I had such sacred place to lay our grief. It is had gathered to remember that God in all of this?” sions, I happened to hear reservations about before joining in ceremony that we have a unique afternoon. As the family of this dear young discussions about Divine — is one of the best and most opportunity to process our pain The grief in the room was woman filed in, faces pale and LMercy Ministry, a local support healing parts of the ministry. My both internally and collectively, palpable as we all sat thinking of drawn with the numbing burden group for post-abortive women. post-abortive sisters, who share their knowing in truth that we are not the intelligent, talented, loving of grief, the crowd stirred as they The first time I heard about thoughts, problems and pain with alone. And it is in the poignant girl who had recently taken her joined their sorrow with that of Divine Mercy Ministry, I was in my me, make this ministry so special. I moments of ritual when we can own life in a moment a deep Maddy’s loved ones. They were car listening to Redeemer Radio. am always touched by their calming lay down our grief and know that despair that nothing, it seemed laying down their grief. Less than a week later, at a weekend presence, which diminishes my when the pain bubbles up again to her, could overcome. My The minister elected to lead this Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton sense of aloneness. I find that, even we can revisit our memory of thoughts, in great sadness, turned congregation from despair to hope Parish, Father Ben Muhlenkamp though our stories are varied, we ceremony in an effort to once again to unanswerable questions that I began Maddy’s eulogy. delivered a sermon on abortion and experience similar grief and pain. move through it. suspect many others in that room His words were compassionate shared information about Divine Being surrounded by people that I recently attended a moving were asking themselves. “How Mercy Ministry. understand that pain is invaluable. memorial tribute to a young did this happen?” “Didn’t Maddy HOPE, PAGE 16 I am a woman who has struggled The core team for Divine Mercy with post-abortive issues for Ministry is a group of very gentle, 30-something years, so I was very caring people who have assisted me interested in Father Ben’s message. along this healing pathway. They Was God speaking to me? Was this are able to turn negativity and guilt Discipleship means respect for others a chance to address the paralysis into understanding by teaching me of not being able to let go of the that rather than embracing guilt, I Thessalonians. Again, Paul’s from love of others, and indeed heartache my abortion had left can replace it with the knowledge THE advice is firm. Follow Jesus. He all others. Every human being is within me? that Jesus loves me and wants me offers his own devotion to the God’s treasured creation. I had my doubts about joining to move on. By reading God’s SUNDAY Lord as an example. Following this ministry. Would I meet up with Word and discussing the Gospels I Jesus brings joy, the Apostle Reflection people I know? Would someone continue to work to forgive myself. insists. The epistle continues. finally know about my aborted In the past, I avoided any GOSPEL Bearing witness to Christ, True Christianity is more than child and about the guilt I carried thoughts of my aborted child MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION evangelization to use a an intellectual assent to certain with me? Would I feel comfortable because of the pain involved. With theological term employed in theological propositions. While discussing my feelings and the the help of Divine Mercy Ministry, modern times, is an opportunity the creed of the Church is vital, details about my abortion in a group I not only think about him and talk th for Christians. Paul urged the Christianity means a way of life. setting? about him, but he has a name and I 30 Sunday in Christian Thessalonians to be Pursuing the Christian way of After two weeks of discernment, pray for him each day. My dearest a model for all the people of life means more than lip service, I decided to call and get more hope is that someday I will meet Ordinary Time Macedonia and Achaia. He tells more than an attitude of good information. The thought of just him in heaven. the Thessalonians that their faith, will to others. It means a very calling for this information made The most difficult step for me Mt 22:34-40 their turning away from idols, conscious and determined life me very anxious. I remember how is knowing in my heart that Jesus was an inspiration to many. of caring for others and resisting foreign it felt to actually talk to forgives me. He died on the cross he Book of Exodus pro- Bearing witness to Christ is a any effort to belittle or exploit someone else about my abortion. I for all sins. I embrace that and vides this weekend with service to others. others. First Thessalonians reminds had not talked to anyone other than believe that He loves me. Divine its first reading. Exodus St. Matthew’s Gospel supplies us Christians of the need to bear a priest in Confession about my Mercy is such an appropriate name Tis among the first five books of the last reading. It is a familiar, witness to God’s love and justice abortion before this call. Many years for this ministry. the Bible, the books attributed and beloved, text. far and wide — as a service. ago I had confessed my abortion to It has been about a year now to Moses, so in ancient Jewish Often seen as an effort to The message is especially my parish priest and had received since I joined the Divine Mercy tradition, Exodus came from trick Jesus, the question of the important today, in a world in absolution, but I struggled with Ministry group. I am changed. Moses. Therefore, in a most Pharisees in this story may which so many are exploited, even whether God had really forgiven I thank God for each of these special way, it was seen as the have had a more pragmatic in advanced, free societies. Free, me for such a serious sin. I thought individuals that have made such very word of God, since Moses purpose. The Pharisees were advanced societies can be very surely I had to do more than confess a difference in my life. My represented God and was the teachers, constantly instructing guilty of offenses committed and be sorry for my sin to be in the relationship with God is stronger, link between God and the chosen others about the law of Moses, against God, and against vulnerable state of God’s grace. now that I know His forgiveness. people. and always calling others to obey people. Well-meaning people in That phone call morphed into Divine Mercy Ministry meetings Through Moses, God gave this law. Reducing any teaching these free societies can fail, by not joining the ministry and attending are held twice a month. Meetings directions for every aspect of to a good, succinct summary asserting influence on policy and the first meeting. I never expected include fellowship, prayer, song, life. This weekend’s reading from is always a good educational customs, and by serene indifference the first meeting to have such a the opportunity for Confession and Exodus addresses certain very technique. to wrongs that be occurring all profound effect on me. much discussion. specific realities in life, such as (Even so, good will cannot around them. I heard myself discussing with If you are struggling with post- the lending of money. be assumed without any other others what had always been a abortive issues, join us. I think you The details of course are possibility. After all, Jesus was very solitary and secretive personal will find you are in a safe place and important, but also important not the favorite religious teacher issue, and now I had this support it will make a difference in your life. is the underlying spirit. Not for every Pharisee.) READINGS system giving me feedback and even aliens can be exploited or Regardless, the Lord’s reply Sunday: Ex 22:20-26 Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51 suggestions for moving on and at mistreated. Every person has the is obvious. It is not novel, or a 1 Thes 1:5c-10 Mt 22:34-40 some point in the future, healing. I For more information call the Divine right to be respected and treated departure from, or repudiation, Monday: Eph 4:32 — 5:8 Ps 1:1-4, 6 was surrounded by compassionate Mercy Ministry at 260-445-8119 justly. To break this law, or any of Jewish religious tradition. It Lk 13:10-17 people who were there with only or check out the website www. law of God, unleashes a flood echoes ancient and fundamental Tuesday: Eph 2:19-22 Ps 19:2-5 one intention and that was to help divinemercyministry.com. of misfortune. Human sin brings Jewish belief. bitter consequences. Lk 6:12-16 God is supreme. The true Wednesday: Eph 6:1-9 Ps 145:10-14 The lesson was basic for the must balance every Lk 13:22-30 Hebrew religion, stressing from decision against the standard of Sign up for the digital version of Today’s the beginning respect for each love for God. As God creates all Thursday: Eph 6:10-20 Ps 144:1b, 2, person, because God as Creator is and loves all, true discipleship 9-10 Lk 13:31-35 Catholic, the weekly podcast and more at the creator of each person and the necessarily means active respect Friday: Phil 1:1-11 Ps 111:1-6 final governor of human lives. for every other person. Lk 14:1-6 www.todayscatholicnews.org For the second reading, In the words of Jesus, God’s Saturday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14 Ps 24:1b-4b, the Church presents a reading law is one and inseparable. Love 5-6 1 Jn 3:1-3 Mt 5:1-12a from Paul’s First Epistle to the for the Father cannot be removed 16 COMMENTARY October 26, 2014 ‘Redefining’ marriage? n the current debate over gay male-female sexual complementarity SCRIPTURE SEARCH marriage, people sometimes stands squarely at the heart and ask: Who should define mar- center of marriage itself. MAKING Gospel for October 26, 2014 Iriage? Democrats or Republicans To see this fundamental point Matthew 22:34-40 in Congress? The Supreme Court? about marriage, however, we SENSE OF Should it be put to a referendum, have to step beyond the cultural Following is a word search based on the Gospel allowing the majority to choose a clichés that suggest that marriage is BIOETHICS reading for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle definition? merely an outgrowth of emotional A: yet another attempt to trap Jesus in a point of law. We can identify two kinds of and erotic companionship. The The words can be found in all directions in the puzzle. “definitions” when it comes to institution of marriage does not arise FATHER TAD PACHOLCZYK marriage. The first touches on the merely out of loving sentiment. PHARISEES HEARD SILENCED essence, the objective reality, or the It is born, rather, from the depths that can be invented, defined, SADDUCEES GATHERED ONE OF THEM truth about marriage. The second of the commitment assumed by a TEACHER COMMANDMENTS THE LAW involves a legal or political position, man and a woman as they enter legislated or determined by popular GREATEST HE SAID LOVE advanced through the media, judicial into the total communion of life vote or culture. Marriage, in fact, THE LORD GOD WITH ALL decisions or other legislative means. implied in the procreation and is the “primordial first institution,” While these secondary definitions education of children flowing flowing out of the intimate and HEART SOUL MIND of marriage can be of interest, their from their union. To put it another creative union of male and female. FIRST SECOND NEIGHBOR true level of importance is properly way, marriage arises organically It precedes other societal institutions gauged only in reference to the first and spontaneously from the and conventions, and is essentially and objective definition. radical complementarity of a man ordered towards creating and caring LAWS Notable errors are sometimes and a woman. for the future in the form of the made in these secondary definitions Sexual intimacy between next generation. Marriage is a given HEARDROLEHTS reality that we come to discover in of marriage. In the mid-1960s, men and women involves the AEONEOFTHEMT to consider but one example, possibility of children. No other its authentic design, not a concept prohibitions existed in more than form of sexual or erotic interaction for us to “define” according to our L LSLROBHG I EN own agenda or desires. a dozen states, which outlawed encompasses this basic, organic and STEACHERNG I E persons of different races from complementary possibility. Without Gay marriage proponents marrying one another. A white man parsing words, Professor Jacques deny these foundational truths EHLN I GODLAGM and a black woman could fall in LeClercq put it this way more than about marriage. Through vigorous EEAAEDEEWTRD love in those states, but could not 50 years ago: “The human race is legislative efforts, they are striving legally tie the knot. The Supreme divided into two sexes whose reason to impose a profoundly false CLONHCNVFHEN Court overturned those restrictions for existence is physical union with redesign for marriage upon society UA I BNLUOSEAA in 1967, recognizing that the ability a view to continuing the species.” so that, in the words of Professor to enter into marriage doesn’t More recently, Professor Robert P. George, marriage becomes “an DWHEARTLCRTM depend on the skin color of the man George similarly described marriage emotional union for the sake of DLLAHT IWOEEM and woman getting married. as “a union that takes its distinctive adult satisfaction that is served by Gay marriage advocates today character from being founded, mutually agreeable sexual play,” A I DF I RSTNDSO sometimes attempt to draw a parallel unlike other friendships, on bodily thereby undermining its intrinsic SEES I RAHPKTC connection to complementary bodily between such mixed-race marriage unity of the kind that sometimes © 2014 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com laws and state laws that would generates new life.” There are union between men and women. prevent two men (or two women) many kinds of love, ranging from This forced reconfiguration of from getting married to each other. maternal love to brotherly love to marriage is no more defensible than They suggest that legally forbidding love of friends to love of neighbor the efforts of those who socially or Saint of the week: two men from getting married to romantic love, but only one that legislatively attempted to impose stigmatizes those men in much the is proper and integral to marriage, a notion of “racial purity” upon same way that preventing a black namely, spousal love with its marriage or society in former times. man from marrying a white woman inscribed complementarity and stigmatized both of them. potential for human fruitfulness. Yet there is really no parallel at Marriage teaches us that men all between the two cases. While need women and women need Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. is a marriage as an objective reality is men and that children need both priest of the Diocese of Fall River, certainly color-blind to the racial mothers and fathers. In this sense, Mass., and serves as the director of configuration of the spouses, it can marriage and the family represent education at The National Catholic never be “genital-blind,” because foundational realities, not constructs Bioethics Center in Philadelphia.

minister signaled the close of the support her loved ones and lay memorial. A lovely contemporary down their grief. HOPE tune, one of Maddy’s favorites, I left that ceremony feeling deep CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 played then as those witnesses to sorrow for the family and all of us her life and death solemnly filed who knew Maddy. But I also felt a out to join the family, offering hugs sense of solidarity with this crowd of and consoling, reminding us that and tears, whispers and laughter humanity that had gathered to grieve Maddy was healed now and resting — all processing together what its mutual loss. As the days and in the loving arms of God. He this untimely death would mean to weeks have gone by since that much addressed our unspoken questions Maddy’s loved ones. needed memorial, I have stopped — queries he said that would The death of a loved one more than once to remember the perhaps find no answers in this is agonizingly difficult at best. pictorial slideshow depicting a life lifetime. But death by suicide thrusts an well lived, the carefully chosen music Maddy’s best friend took the unfathomable burden on the that warmed our hearts and the words stand to speak of their relationship survivors. The stigma of taking spoken that day of love and sorrow John of Capistrano through unencumbered tears that one’s own life may cause the that we will always remember. It 1386-1456 mingled with her genuine laughter surviving loved ones to withdraw is the place in my memory where I feast - October 23 at the antics she recalled. I witnessed in shame or fear-laced confusion, shared my sorrow with others, the when it is precisely then that place that continues to undergird my the nods of agreement that flowed This Italian studied law in Perugia, where he married the daughter of a through the crowd like a soft wind genuine support is needed. journey through life with all its joys in springtime as she spoke of her I learned that Maddy’s funeral and challenges. It is the sacred place I leading family and became governor of the city in 1412. Imprisoned favorite anecdotes. had been held earlier in the month laid my grief. during a civil war, he had a vision of St. Francis, followed by a spiritual We collectively held our breath out of state where she had settled, conversion. Dispensed from his marriage vows, John joined the Friars when Maddy’s only sibling was married and built a life. So I was Kay Cozad is a certified grief educa- Minor in 1416 and was ordained four years later. Going barefoot and wear- summoned to the stand. Her fierce deeply grateful that her family tor and news editor of Today’s ing a hair shirt, he became a great preacher, worked diligently to reform love for her sister, matched only by offered this heartfelt memorial Catholic newspaper. She is the Franciscan orders, served as the friars’ vicar general and was named her courage, spoke volumes as tears ceremony in her hometown so the author of “Prayer Book for papal legate in a number of places in Europe and Palestine. He also led flowed generously for one who was those who knew her here had Widows,” Our Sunday Visitor, a wing of the Christian army in a victory against the Turks who besieged the opportunity to come together lost to us now. 2004, and can be reached at kco- Belgrade in 1456. John is the patron of jurists and military chaplains. A few parting words by the to remember this beautiful soul, [email protected]. October 26, 2014 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 17 ICCL SOCCER TOURNAMENT ACTION The Inter-City Catholic League boys’ varsity soccer has entered the second week of tournament action. St. Adalbert defeated Christ the King, 4-0, with goals by Rocky Correa, Luis Navarrete, Francisco Tavarez and Jorge Campos. The championship game will be held Oct. 26. In girls’ varsity soccer, Christ the King defeated St. Anthony, 2-0. Holy Family beat St. Matthew, 4-2. Holy Family goals were scored by Maria Ramirez (two goals), Jessica Veldman and Chloe Lentych. St. Matthew’s goals were scored by Andrea Romo and Reyna Cruz. Holy Family will Sports play Christ the King for the championship crown Oct. 26. CYO wraps up volleyball championships CYO football finishes regular season BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN The Cards had two touchdowns from Patrick O’Keefe and one BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN In the middle showdown of worked hard, loved to have fun each from TJ Tippmann and Drew the day between the small school and never gave up. It was a joy to FORT WAYNE — With just one Aguirre. Blake Scheer completed combined teams, the St. Rose/ coach them,” she summarized. week left of the regular season, St. FORT WAYNE — A seeded tour- five passes for 80 yards and a touch- St. Louis Twins got by the No.1 Finally, in the White League John, Fort Wayne/St. Joseph-Hessen nament is designed to pit the top down. seed and undefeated Squires from of all eighth-grade teams, Coach Cassel (SJFW) had their final game two teams in a league against each Coach Sam Talarico reported, St. Joseph-Hessen Cassel, 18-25, Martha Ellis and the ladies from (with a bye in Week 10) narrowly other for the championship and “Alec Bunt was all over the field 25-23 and 15-6, to be St. Elizabeth brought getting by a tough team from Central that’s just what happened across today. He had two fumble recover- crowned the Blue League home the first place Catholic in an exciting 34-26 bat- all three leagues on Saturday, Oct. Photos of ies, a ‘scoop six’ that got called champions. The win medals. In their first tle. The Eagles finished the regular 18, in the 51st running of the sev- champion teams will back, a 45-yard touchdown pass, two marks the Twins’ third CYO tournament as a season with a 6-2 record for second enth- and eighth-grade Catholic appear in an upcoming receptions and numerous tackles.” championship in a row. new school with a new place and will advance to the dioc- Youth Organization (CYO) vol- issue. St. Charles will try to keep their “It was such a name, the Pioneers got esan playoffs on Nov. 2. leyball tournament. Not only CYO record unblemished against team effort,” beamed the coveted win over a Next up, St. Charles moved to did the top two teams meet, the their archrivals from St. Vincent Coach Theresa scrappy group from St. 8-0 with a 30-6 victory over an eventual winners all lost the first in the final week of regular season Renninger. “After losing Charles, 24-25, 25-16, improved St. Joseph/St. Elizabeth/ game, forcing three matches for a action Sunday, Oct. 26. the first game, we started off slow 15-9, reaching a season goal to St. Therese/St. Aloysius (JAT) team. thrilling morning of action to end in the second. We were down go unbeaten in the CYO. The the 2014 season. 22-18 and some people may have Pioneers, who ended up 7-0 in First up, the St. Vincent written us off, but the girls kept the league and an impressive 17-2 Panthers kept their record perfect their cool and clawed their way overall narrowly lost the first In semifinals action, ICCL Crusaders, finishing 13-0 overall and 10-0 back,” she added. game by a point, but followed in the Green League for seventh The Twins won 25-23 fol- their instructions from all season Cardinals battle for a championship graders as they got by a tough lowing a solid serving run from long to ‘play smart’ and settled team from St. Joseph, Decatur, eighth-grader Emily Oberley, in to their routine in the second BY JOE KOZINSKI march the ball methodically down 19-25, 25-20, 15-6. After losing who scored the final point with an game. the field like a locust swarm until to the Commodores as fifth and ace. Renninger felt her team really “Everyone stepped up when the signal caller bullied his way over sixth graders in the champion- gelled in the third game, “We they needed to. They remembered MISHAWAKA — The climate five would-be tacklers to pay dirt ship, Panther Coach Deb Rednour pulled it all together with strong it’s not just about hitting the ball would be accurately described evening out the ledger, 6-6. explained, “We came out a little serving, hitting and defense.” hard, but placing it where they’re as perfect football weather for The ever dangerous Cardinals slow, but once we got the jit- Along with her assistant coach- (the defense) not,” Ellis detailed. the semifinals of the Inter-City again started to move the ball until ters out, we finally were able to es, Kelli Zelt and Kim Sheehan, In the third game to 15, the Catholic League as the Holy Cross Ruszkowski took a blindside hit by beat them this year.” Her unit Renninger listed eight girls on her Pioneers got off to a quick 9-1 Crusaders’ quest to reach the Moon jarring the ball free and also went three games against a roster this season — four eighth lead behind a string of serves finals would be challenged by the then pounced on by a black-and- talented team from St. Charles in graders and four seventh grad- from Madi Ross, but the Cardinals upset minded West Side Catholic blue clad teammate. the semifinals. “We played with ers. For the season, one of the weren’t done bringing the score Cardinals. That was the opening the so much heart this whole tourna- team’s keys to success was their within one before the Pioneers The Crusaders had put together Crusaders were waiting for as ment,” Rednour added. “I couldn’t outstanding serving. In Saturday’s finished them off. In the win, Ross an impressive resume dispatching Stefanek and Gutermouth drove be more proud of these girls.” championship the talent-loaded led the team in assists, Gina Speer all of its opponents giving up a mere the ball to the 11 and then Farrisee group made 91 percent of their had the most digs and Caroline 14 points during their campaign again brutalized the Cardinals by serves. Taylor Zelt, Oberley, Rahrig topped the aces category. and stumbling just once against the running through, around and over Maggie Castleman, Audrey Maddie Ellis and Kendall Vance Panthers of St. Anthony by a points- five defenders on his way to another Renninger and Bella Roussey all combined for the most blocks and after kick. touchdown. Miguel Zyniewicz’s CASA kick was true pushing the score to RISTORANTI had a strong presence at the net Maria Denning led the team in The route to the semis would be with their hitting and blocking kills. The victory gives the eighth a little more difficult for the red gar- 14-6 with just 1:43 left in the first ITALIANO skills, while Nevaeh Feasby, Liz graders three in a row in their nished Cardinals. They had a rough half. Ruszkowski would try to rally Fort Wayne Tradition Since 1977 Zelt, and Abby Sheehan were careers. mountain to climb missing their great passers. “Our other goal for the sea- scheduled contest with Holy Cross his squad but this time it would be ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “They never wanted to let a son was to get the girls pre- because of diminished numbers due a big hit by Garrett Stefanek that Casa! Ristorante ball drop (and have the bruises pared to play at the high school to injury and grades. would pop the ball loose leaving a (Southwest) to prove it!),” the mother of six level. Although it will be bitter The Crusaders would get the ball precious 40.7 seconds on the clock 7545 W. 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22-12 with 3:39 left on the clock. The Cardinals would have one last chance in the final minute but all four of Ruszkowski’s passes would fall to the ground untouched as the autumn leaves that back dropped the gridiron’s canvas. “It started out a bit ugly for us but we got ourselves refocused and played to our abilities,” com- mented Holy Cross Coach John Krzyzewski. “They played hard but I felt that we did a solid job of containing Ruszkowski and I’m really happy in how Ottbridge, Gutermouth and Farrisee played, as STEPHEN ELEK well as our whole team.” “We can now start getting ready PHOTO BY RAY DERUCKI For the ninth time, Saint Joseph High School in South for St. Anthony in the championship Holy Cross Crusader, Grant Stefanek, plunges over a pile of West Side Bend was the recipient of the 2012-2013 Bishop’s All game,” added Krzyzewski. “We Cardinal defenders. will have to bring our “A” game, Sports Trophy. The trophy is presented to the school that but I think we have the ability to Horban said. “We stressed team another and Paxson Campbell’s has more wins in competition between Marian High School have a shot at them.” all season and tried to place less reliable foot struck all four of his and Saint Joseph High School in all boys and girls sports “First, congratulations to Holy emphasis on individual accomplish- points-after attempts, as the Panthers Cross. They played a good, hard ments. We think the kids really remained unbeaten by eliminating during the year. Making the presentation of the trophy to fought game,” exclaimed West Side responded and became a cohesive Mishawaka Catholic, 32-6. The Catholic Skipper Giles Horban. “I group that played well together.” Saints’ lone score was logged by Susan Richter, principal, Father Terry Coonan, chaplain thought both teams battled. It just St. Anthony’s Brennan Horvath Ronnie King. and Eric Goelke, athletic director, is Ray and Susan Vales got away from us a little in that first had a monster day in the other The ICCL championship game half.” semifinal as he accounted for three is slated for play at Marian High of the Serra Club of South Bend. The Serra Club of South “I think we have a good group touchdowns: one on the ground School’s Otolski Field at 5 p.m. on Bend, the lay apostolate for vocations to the Priesthood of eighth graders that have a bright and two courtesy of quarterback Sunday, Oct. 26. future at the high school level,” Conor Ratigan. Ryan Schmitt added and religious life, sponsors the trophy. From CYO Eagle to Bowling Green State University Falcon

BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN putting in countless hours of work lines, his first two years wear- before his junior season. ing No. 3 in the Falcons’ jersey, Knapke’s dream of playing Knapke got his big break after the FORT WAYNE — Most sports college football became clearer team’s starting quarterback went fans in northeast Indiana remem- and his high school career was down with an injury in Bowling ber that James Knapke led Bishop everything he could have imagined, Green’s season opener. In his first Luers High School to state football “I had great coaches and even bet- career start on Saturday, Sept. 6, title after state football title after ter teammates. Playing for Coach just two weeks shy of his 21st state football title. And it’s not Lindsay, one of the most success- birthday, Knapke led his team to surprising he holds the all-time ful coaches in state history, was a victory over Virginia Military passing records that will long be a blessing,” Knapke said. From Institute with solid numbers and etched in both the Knights’ and Lawrence Barnett, Quinn Schafer, an impressive arm. His fame the city of Fort Wayne’s Summit Kenny Mullen, Nick Chapel, mounted quickly as he led a spec- Athletic Conference archives. Kiermaier, Mike Rogers, Andrew tacular game-winning drive to beat But just where did the 6-foot-2, Yaney, Casey Baker and Montez Indiana, 45-42, in an edge-of-your- 220-pounder get his start and first Brooks, Knapke developed tight seat thriller in a home game against wear the No. 3 jersey? bonds with many teammates over a Big 10 team in just his second After unsuccessfully begging his his four-year stint. start. In that signature win, Knapke mother to play in the fifth grade, PROVIDED BY JAMES KNAPKE “We always say, Luers football went an unheard of 46-73 pass Knapke was finally allowed in the James Knapke, No. 3, is shown suited up as a Bowling Green State is a family that lasts forever, and attempts for 395 yards with three sixth grade. University Falcon. Knapke participated in CYO football and Bishop Luers. that couldn’t be more true. To this touchdowns and one interception A student at St. Joseph-Hessen At right, Knapke is shown as a CYO Eagles football player. day I still keep in touch with many setting two Bowling Green records. Cassel, the youngster first suited up of my coaches and many of them In pursuit of a MAC conference for the black and gold on a com- “They taught me so many life was shy and quiet at first, but big have come to watch my college title, Knapke is off to a 3-0 start bined team with the St. John the lessons over those two years, as and athletic for his age. We detect- games,” he added. and can be seen on most Saturday Baptist, Fort Wayne, Eagles. well as made me a tougher player,” ed immediately he was something After a star-studded high school afternoons on national television A few great coaches like Tom Knapke detailed. special. He could do it all. We’d career, Knapke had numerous these days, as the next chapter in Miller, Mike Stronczek and Dennis Knapke and the Eagles domi- just have him drop seven yards schools calling on him to visit their his journey on the gridiron contin- Wood were the first ones to shape nated the league and Knapke was back play after play and chuck campus. “If the recruiters like you ues. Knapke’s love for football and very successful, but once in the the ball as far as he could down enough they offer you a scholar- The Eagle turned Falcon and taught him the game. Knapke’s seventh grade, Knapke and one of the field. Jaws would drop. James ship,” the budding quarterback his roommates can be found at all-time favorite CYO game came his best friends, Steve Kiermaier, didn’t want to just be on the team, said of the process. But in the end, Mass every Sunday at St. Aloysius in his very first appearance on the were doing a drill where Knapke he wanted to be great. The kid was only one scholarship came and it Parish right off campus. “Faith has gridiron when the Eagles beat JAT: had to tackle his bigger and stron- all heart.” was from Bowling Green State become a very large part of my Knapke dropped the first snap of ger buddy. It didn’t end well for “Growing up, basketball was University, a D1 program about an life since going off to college both the game, picked it up and ran it in Knapke, who was run over five always my favorite sport. I played hour and a half east into Ohio from on and off the field. We as a team for a touchdown. times in a row before the coaches baseball too, but I dreamed of Knapke’s rural Fort Wayne home. grab hands and pray the Our Father “Many of my best friends today finally agreed to let him stop try- playing basketball in college and “The whole high school recruit- before and after each game. Many played for that JAT team and we ing. that continued until my sophomore ing process is a crazy thing, but I of my teammates attend the same still talk about it,” Knapke remi- “After that, I was ready to quit year of high school,” the eldest of enjoyed it and was blessed enough church and we all sit together, nisced. but my parents (Jim and Roselyn) six, admitted. Although it seemed to go through it. I clearly ended up which all brings us that much Then during his junior high would not let me and for that I am impossible at the time, it was then at Bowling Green for a reason,” closer. God has a plan for everyone years, Jim Carroll and Jim Hoch forever grateful,” Knapke said. that Knapke dropped basketball Knapke concluded. and He led me in the direction He came along and changed the way Former coach Carroll could not and started to focus his efforts on After patiently waiting and wanted me to go,” Knapke said. he looked at football. say enough about Knapke: “James becoming a better quarterback, watching, mostly from the side- October 26, 2014 T O D A Y ’ S CAT H O L I C 19 REST IN PEACE Fort Wayne Frederick Alan Walter, Monroeville What’s Happening? Marie Rose Butler, 92, 77, St. Pius X Wanda W. Fitzgerald, Queen of Angels 79, St. Rose Mishawaka WHAT’S HAPPENING carries announcements about upcoming events in the diocese. Send in your Cecelia V. Nix, 82, Barbara J. Clark, 72, South Bend St. Vincent de Paul Queen of Peace Alice B. Treash, 80, announcement at least two weeks prior to the event. Mail to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, St. Anthony de Padua Fort Wayne 46856; or email: [email protected]. Events that require an admission charge or Mateo Aguirre Sr., 91, Richard John Jaworski, St. Joseph 85, Queen of Peace Dorothy L. Kujawski, payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please call 89, Holy Cross our advertising sales staff at (260) 456-2824 to purchase space. Janice W. McNellis, Dorothy R. Kobold, 86, 74, St. Elizabeth Ann St. Joseph Martha A. Bilinski, 88, Seton St. Anthony de Padua Goulash and langalo dinner planned top prize of $1,500 and must be Kringle craft show Saturday, Sherri M. Bourrell, 71, South Bend — Our Lady of purchase by Oct. 24 at the rec- Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Regina H. Stravinski, St. Joseph Robert F. Sepanek, 91, Hungary School, 735 W. Calvert tory. Car raffle is for a 2014 Sixty juried crafters with a bake 96, St. Charles St. Jude Thomas I. Black Sr., 79, St., will have a dinner Saturday, Ford Focus with other prizes. sale and lunch available. A cash Borromeo Nov. 1, from 4- 6:30 p.m. Tickets Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. or non-perishable food pantry St. Bavo Yoder are $8 per dinner, $4.50 for chil- Vegas night tickets include prizes donation would be greatly appre- Granger Robert W. Freiburger, Darrell R. Zellers, 88, dren 6-12 and children under 6 totaling $500 and are $10 each. ciated. Robert E. Morin, 87, 89, St Aloysuis St. Joseph free. Additional goulash $6 and Elimination and Vegas night tick- St. Pius X additional langalo $2. Carry-outs ets include admission, compli- Holy Name Society fish fry available. mentary food and drink. For more New Haven — The Holy Name All-Souls Day celebration planned information call 574-282-2317. mentalists from the IUSB music Society of St. John the Baptist South Bend — St. Jude Parish department and South Bend Knights to host Sunday Breakfast Parish will have a fish fry Friday, Euchre Knight and open house planned will have an All-Soul’s Day Symphony. Soloists are Michael Fort Wayne — The Knights Oct. 24, from 4-7 p.m. Adults Celebration, Sunday, Nov. 2, at Accurso and Emily Burnham. of Columbus St. Gaspar del Fort Wayne — Bishop Luers $8, children 5-12 $4 and children 10 a.m. The adult choir will sing This event is free and open to the Bufalo Council 11043 will have High School will have a euchre under 5 free. Faure’s Requiem with instru- public. a breakfast on Sunday, Oct. 26, Knight on Saturday, Nov. 8, in from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the café. Doors open at 6 p.m. the activities center at Queen and euchre begins at 7 p.m. of Angels, 1500 W. State Blvd. Tickets are $30 per two person Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for team or $20 per two person children 6-12, and $20 per fam- team with a LuersKnight auc- ily of four or more members. tion item donation and $15 per Carryout meals (with drink) will single player or $10 per single also be available for $5. All pro- player with auction item dona- ceeds will benefit the William tion. Cash prizes awarded. Light Roth Memorial Education Fund. snacks, soda and water provided with beer and wine available Craft show, bake sale planned for purchase. Contact Kathy Fort Wayne — The Rosary Skelly 260-456-1261, ext. 3144 Society of Most Precious Blood for information. An open house Church, 1515 Barthold, will have for new students will be held on a craft show, candy and bake Wednesday, Nov. 12, beginning Saint Joseph High School sale Saturday, Nov. 1, from 8:30 at 6:30 p.m. Interested students a.m. to 3 p.m. in the school gym. and their families are welcome to Raffle and free door prizes every browse through course selections Open House half hour. Refreshments avail- and gather information about able. Wheelchair accessible. clubs, sports and more. Register by visiting www.bishopluers.org November 23, 2014 Car raffle, drawing and Vegas night or call the admissions office at South Bend — Holy Family 260-456-1261, ext. 3008. Church will have a car raffle, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. elimination drawing and Vegas Kris Kringle craft show night on Saturday, Oct. 25, from South Bend — St. Therese, 6-10 p.m. Tickets for the elimi- Little Flower Parish, 54191 N. 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BY KAY COZAD In his homily at the Mass, Bishop Rhoades congratulated the congregation, including six of COLUMBIA CITY — A Deacon Zickgraf’s children, on dream that has been in the mak- the completion of the project and ing for a decade has now come thanked them for their generos- to fruition. St. Paul of the Cross ity, “Thank you for your generous Parish in Columbia City has com- donations to the parish that made pleted construction on the long this dream become a reality. I know awaited Deacon Joseph Zickgraf this was a dream of your former Community Center. Bishop Kevin pastor, Father Larry Kramer, so let C. Rhoades celebrated Mass and us remember Father Larry in our officiated at a blessing ceremony for prayers today.” the center on Sunday, Oct. 19. Bishop Rhoades reminded The original building plans parishioners that the community began with former St. Paul of the center was to be named in memory Cross Pastor Father Larry Kramer of Deacon Joseph Zickgraf, “So let in 2004. The $1.1 million funding us also remember Deacon Joe and cost for the construction of the cen- also his wife Judy in our prayers ter was raised over the past decade today. I didn’t know Deacon Joe with the Legacy of Faith and second since he died before I became collections taken at the church. bishop here, but many have told Groundbreaking was held on Oct. me about his wonderful diaconal 19, 2013, the vigil of the feast of St. ministry.” Paul of the Cross. Bishop Rhoades spoke of a let- The Deacon Joseph Zickgraf ter that Bishop (John M.) D’Arcy Community Center is located just wrote to Deacon Joe’s wife Judy Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades speaks to the congregation at the dedication Mass for the new Deacon Joseph Zickgraf north of the church and offers a after Joe’s death in which he wrote: kitchen and dining area that will seat “What can I say about Joe and Community Center on Oct. 19. The community center is located north of St. Paul of the Cross Church in Columbia 300 people, and a multipurpose gath- you? His service at the Cathedral City and will serve the church and the wider community with its space. ering space that doubles as a modern of the Immaculate Conception, in gymnasium. The center also provides Huntington and in Columbia City, Board of Catholic Charities. He was till the day he died. He answered Zickgraf was an important part of room for the food pantry and St. was outstanding. He brought honor a joy to be around and, of course, the call to serve in World War II, … this parish. He served three terms Vincent de Paul Society and has the to the Office of Deacon and to the a great public servant as mayor of served as veteran service officer in as mayor of Columbia City. The capacity for teleconferencing. diocese. He loved serving on the Columbia City. None of this could Whitley County, … and three terms center is named in honor of his have been done without you, Judy, as mayor.” contribution to the parish and his because you were his support and As a member of the building leadership.” his strength.” committee of this particular project The Deacon Joseph Zickgraf “So, to the children of Joe and at the parish, Pat Zickgraf said, “It’s Community Center is intended to be Judy, how wonderful it is to have exciting to have this kind of addition of use now for various activities and you here today at this celebration,” to our church. It will enhance the events, among them youth activities, said Bishop Rhoades. ministry of helping the youth and basketball and volleyball games, Bishop Rhoades spoke of the will be a social place for the parish.” wedding receptions and fundraising Gospel message to render to Caeser Of the center’s name he added, “It’s breakfasts and dinners, as well as a what is his and to God what is very humbling and gratifying. It’s polling place for future elections. God’s. “It is important for us to quite an honor.” “I’m excited to see what the reflect on the teaching of Jesus in Father Gary Sigler, pastor of future holds. It’s what the parish light of our culture today. Our Lord St. Paul of the Cross Parish, was will have to discover,” said Father guides us on how we are to recon- happy to see the completion of the Sigler, who intends to contact the cile our obligations as members of center and to have had the bless- Red Cross to offer the center as civil society with our obligations as ing by Bishop Rhoades. He was space for future blood drives in the members of His Kingdom. ‘Repay also excited to have the church and area as well. to Caesar what belongs to Caeser wider community come and see the St. Paul of the Cross Parish’s The Deacon Joseph Zickgraf Community Center, located just north of St. and to God what belongs to God.’” new facility as St. Paul of the Cross fall festival was held in the newly Paul of the Cross Church in Columbia City, was dedicated and blessed in a He exhorted the congregation, celebrated its patronal feast day of dedicated Deacon Joseph Zickgraf special ceremony officiated by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades on Oct 19. “Today’s Gospel reminds us of our Oct. 20 throughout the weekend. Community Center as its inaugural responsibilities as disciples of Jesus Father Sigler said though the event following the blessing cer- to be involved in the public arena center’s name was set before he emony on Oct. 19, where parish- NEW DVD – JUST RELEASED! where policies and laws are debated was assigned to St. Paul Parish it ioners and others shared dinner, and enacted. Our faith and our con- is a good fit to honor the man who games and other activities. sciences must inform our political meant so much to the area. “Deacon SIGNS FROM GOD choices. It is seriously wrong to separate morality from public policy or to claim that the separation of MIRACLES AND Church and state means removing THEIR MEANING God and moral truth from civil life.” Bleeding Statue Eucharistic Miracle Bishop Rhoades told those gath- ered that in rendering to God what hat science discovers will confront the mind and heart of every person. is God’s, the faithful at Mass offer W The DVD presents the findings from the investigations of a bleeding their lives, prayers, praise, sufferings statue of Christ in Cochabamba, Bolivia and of a Eucharistic miracle in and works, “united with those of Buenos Aires, Argentina, the later commissioned by Cardinal Bergoglio in Jesus and His offering of Himself on the cross. This is the great gift 1999. This Cardinal is now known to the world as Pope Francis! and mystery of the Eucharist.” This DVD is great for strengthening the faith of our family and friends. Following the Mass, the blessing This powerful witness, given by Tim Francis, has touched and transformed ceremony was held where parishio- lives, setting souls on fire worldwide. This is truly a New Evangelization ners and others gathered to celebrate call for all as we awaken our faith. the tribute to the man who served as deacon at St. Paul Parish for many PHOTOS BY JERRY KESSENS To order DVD, visit our Web Site at: www.loveandmercy.org years. Among those gathered were Six of Deacon Joseph Zickgraf’s children gathered with Bishop Kevin C. six of Deacon Zickgraf’s children. or send $20 plus $4 (shipping & handling) to: Rhoades and Father Gary Sigler, pastor of St. Paul of the Cross Church, on Pat Zickgraf, son of the deacon Love and Mercy Publications, and parishioner of St. Paul, said, Oct. 19, to celebrate the dedication of the new community center there, P O Box 1160, Hampstead, NC 28443 “My father dedicated his life to which was named after their father. 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