NorthBringing the Good News to the Diocese Texas of Fort Worth Catholic Vol. 23 No. 2 January 26, 2007 Culture of life means changing hearts, president tells March for Life

By Jerry Filteau side streets turned the previ- WASHINGTON (CNS) — “A ous day’s snowfall into acres of true culture of life cannot be built muddy slush. by changing laws alone. We’ve Among featured speakers all got to work to change hearts,” was U.S. Sen. Sam Brownback, President George W. Bush told a Kansas Republican whose tens of thousands of participants appearance at the microphone in the 34th annual March for Life sparked huge cheers from a large Jan. 22. Kansas delegation just in front of Bush spoke by phone at the the stage. Hundreds of people beginning of a two-hour rally in all parts of the crowd waved on the National Mall preceding blue “Brownback for president” MARCH FOR LIFE — Young people lead the 34th March for Life in Washington Jan. 22. The annual event solemnly marks the marchers’ slow, peaceful trek signs, refl ecting support for his the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion. (CNS photo/Bob Roller) around the Capitol to the steps of decision to make a bid for the the U.S. Supreme Court. Republican presidential nomina- With temperatures hovering tion next year. In World Day of Sick message, pope right around freezing, the march- “We need a culture of life that ers packing several square blocks respects all life ... from conception laments deaths from curable diseases of the Mall and overfl owing onto SEE TENS OF THOUSANDS…, P. 12 By Cindy Wooden published Dec. 13. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The The World Day of the Sick is Pro-life offi cial decries passage incurably and terminally ill have “The church wishes celebrated Feb. 11, the feast of a right to medical treatment to support the incurably Our Lady of Lourdes. In 2007, of ‘misguided’ stem-cell bill and spiritual assistance to ease and terminally ill by the annual Vatican-sponsored their suffering and help them calling for just social conference and principal Mass WASHINGTON (CNS) — A vote indicated that there were not die with dignity, Pope Benedict policies which can help for the observance will be held pro-life offi cial of the U.S. Confer- enough votes to override the veto XVI said. to eliminate the causes in Seoul, South Korea. ence of Catholic Bishops criticized that President George W. Bush In his annual message for the Pope Benedict said the world House passage Jan. 11 of a bill that has promised. of many diseases and by World Day of the Sick, the pope needs to do more “to promote would expand federal funding of The bill now goes to the Sen- also decried the fact that too many urging improved care for policies which create conditions stem-cell research that involves ate for a vote; if it passes there, it poor people and people in under- the dying and those for where human beings can bear the destruction of human em- will be sent to the White House developed nations are dying of whom no medical remedy even incurable illnesses and bryos, but expressed confi dence for action by Bush. diseases that are curable. is available.” death in a dignifi ed manner.” that an expected presidential veto But Doerflinger said both “The church wishes to support In addition, he said, more of the “misguided and unethical houses of Congress should turn the incurably and terminally ill — Pope Benedict XVI structures must be put in place legislation” would stand. their attention “to stem-cell by calling for just social policies to ensure the dying have pain Richard Doerfl inger, deputy research that poses no moral which can help to eliminate the dying and those for whom no medication, human assistance, director of the bishops’ Secre- problem — constructive research causes of many diseases and by medical remedy is available,” and spiritual accompaniment as tariat for Pro-Life Activities, said that is already beginning to help urging improved care for the the pope said in the message SEE POPE ENCOURAGES…, P. 14 in a statement that the 253-174 SEE PRESIDENT BUSH…, P. 15 Pope baptizes infants, calls sacrament invitation to human freedom

By John Thavis As the cries of babies echoed central meaning. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — through the Sistine Chapel, In a sense, he said, Christians Pope Benedict XVI closed out the the pope poured water from a are “adopted” by God the Father Christmas season at the Vatican gilded scoop onto the heads of in baptism. In a similar way, the with an annual Mass to baptize 13 infants and pronounced the church should be seen as the infants and kept up a tradition of words welcoming them into the mother of this family, he said. his own — an extemporaneous church. Most were children of “Thus we see that Christianity sermon on the meaning of the Vatican employees. is not only a spiritual or indi- sacrament. He held a prepared text in vidual reality, a simple subjec- Baptism is not some “magical” his hand as he gave his homily, tive decision that I make, but is rite of words and water, but a last- but referred to it only sporadi- something real and concrete and ing invitation to human freedom cally, preferring to ad lib as he material. The family of God is to cooperate with the Holy Spirit, did the year before. One by one, constructed in the concrete reality POPE BAPTIZES — Pope Benedict XVI baptizes a baby in the Sistine Chapel at the pope said Jan. 7, the feast of he explained the symbols of the of the church,” he said. the Vatican Jan. 7. The pope called the sacrament a lasting invitation to human the Baptism of the Lord. sacrament, then spoke about its SEE EVERY CHILD…, P. 3 freedom to cooperate with the Holy Spirit. (CNS photo/Alberto Pizzoli, Reuters) Page 2 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, January 26, 2007 National / Diocesan Boston’s Cardinal O’Malley focuses column on abuse BOSTON (CNS) — In a column light of Christ, and the dark and deep into the lives of parishioners The Globe coverage prompted of victims to come forward and marking the fi fth anniversary of unremitting truth of clergy sexual and the faith-fi lled priests who other major newspapers across report childhood sexual abuse by the crisis over clergy sexual abuse abuse seemed, at fi rst, impossible minister to them. They have borne the country to conduct similar priests — in many cases revealing of children, Boston Cardinal Sean to accept.” the shame, grief, and confusion of investigations, and as the crisis for the fi rst time abuse that had P. O’Malley said that scandal was “But the truth of the abuse these devastating revelations with built nationwide the bishops took occurred decades ago. a “dark and unremitting truth” had to be confronted,” he added. heroic faith,” he said. the unprecedented step of setting The crisis led to Cardinal that had to be confronted. “These crimes against children “During the course of the past a strict national policy to be fol- Bernard F. Law’s resignation as Cardinal O’Malley’s comments were all the more heinous be- fi ve years we have learned much lowed by all bishops in dealing archbishop of Boston in December appeared Jan. 7 as an opinion piece cause they were committed by due to the generosity of so many with allegations of abuse and with 2002. Cardinal O’Malley replaced in the Boston Globe, the daily news- men who vowed themselves to who have committed themselves those priests who were found to him the following July and quickly paper whose unrelenting expose emulate Christ and were further to the rebuilding of the church,” have sexually abused children. reached an $85 million settlement of child sex abuse by priests in the enabled by the failure of the the cardinal wrote. “There is The wide news coverage and with more than 500 clergy abuse Boston Archdiocese turned the church leadership to respond much yet to be done to regain new church policies led thousands victims in the archdiocese. secret of such abuse into a national appropriately.” confi dence and trust. The feast crisis fi ve years ago. Cardinal O’Malley took the of the Epiphany reminds us that Cardinal O’Malley noted that occasion of the anniversary to the church’s mission is to make Bishop Vann announces mailing on Jan. 6 Catholics celebrate the apologize again to all those who God’s universal love visible in Epiphany, “the manifestation of had been abused by priests. “Your the manner in which we live out of safe environment resource God’s love for all humanity.” wounded hearts and shattered our faith.” Bishop Kevin Vann has an- make it a safe place for children “Five years ago, as we marked spirits have a special claim on the The Globe’s investigative series nounced that in the next few and teens. In support of that ef- the feast on Jan. 6, 2002, the dev- church,” he said. on abusive priests focused espe- weeks the safe environment fort, Bishop Vann is asking that astating revelations that Catholic To their families, whose “trust cially on how successive archbish- resource “A Culture of Safety” parents look for this material clergy had sexually abused chil- was betrayed,” he said, “You will ops of Boston regularly returned will be mailed to every Catholic and use it with their families dren shook the Archdiocese of always remain in my heart and many of them to ministry after household in the Diocese of Fort as one more means of helping Boston and the wider communi- mind.” counseling or treatment, without Worth. This mailing is part of protect our children and youth ty,” he said. “The contrast between “The impact of the clergy effective measures to prevent the diocese’s ongoing effort to against sexual abuse. the feast, which celebrates the sexual abuse scandal has reached contact with children. Forum examines media obligation to serve all audiences NEW YORK (CNS) — Reli- coarsened our sensibilities.” relaxed, airtime for diverse, locally Tucson, Arizona, a member and will be an ongoing cooperative gious groups have to harness the FCC Commissioner Jonathan based religious and cultural voices former chairman of the USCCB effort among the participants, unity in their diversity and work S. Adelstein said that the First will diminish, washed away in Committee on Communications, including an electronic fi ling with together to ensure that broadcast- Amendment requires the govern- a homogenization of simplistic said that the most diffi cult part of the FCC of the statements made ers respect their obligation to serve ment to promote the uninhibited platitudes.” the forum is the follow-up. at the forum. the needs of all viewers and listen- marketplace of ideas and to pro- Copps described a 2003 citi- “We have to educate our people Among the participants were ers — and not only those who are tect the free exercise of religion. zens’ effort that mobilized pub- and work together to use our mu- Msgr. Francis Maniscalco, former shareholders. “The FCC has a role in making lic protest against a relaxation tual strengths” to make sure that USCCB secretary for communi- This was a conclusion at a sure we don’t trample on these fun- of media ownership rules that broadcasters balance economic cations and a consultant to the historic round-table forum on re- damental rights,” he said. “Left to was proposed by a former FCC forces with the obligation to serve USCCB Committee on Communi- ligion and broadcasting held Jan. their own devices,” said Adelstein, chairman. the needs of all the members of the cations; Msgr. Michael J. Dempsey, 9 at the WNET television studio “the voracious search for profi ts “An unprecedented army of local community, he said. president of the Catholic Televi- in New York. will drive programming toward left and right, liberal and conser- Katherine Grincewich, USCCB sion Network; and Atonement Representatives from two the lowest common denomina- vative, ... nearly 3 million of them, associate general counsel, who Father James Gardiner, chairman dozen Catholic, Protestant, Jew- tor while neglecting the positive contacted the FCC to protest,” said organized the event, the fi rst of of the Tri-State Catholic Commit- ish, and Islamic groups met with aspect — including religious life Copps. The rules would have al- its kind, said she anticipates there tee on Radio and Television. two commissioners of the Federal — of our communities.” lowed a single owner to control as Communications Commission for “Media is too important to many as three television stations, a spirited discussion organized by our future to be left to the whims eight radio stations, the cable the U.S. Conference of Catholic of advertisers or the fi nancial system, cable channels, and the North Bishops, in cooperation with the masters of the market,” said FCC local newspaper in an individual Texas National Council of Churches and Commissioner Michael J. Copps. market, he explained. the United Church of Christ. “Media has immense social and Copps urged the forum partici- Catholic Media consolidation, in which civic responsibilities. As citizens, pants to discuss the consolidation large companies own television, we have responsibility to demand issue with their constituents and radio, newspaper, cable and Inter- and to secure a media environ- organize efforts to support me- net outlets in a single market, is ment that informs, refl ects, and dia policy that “recognizes their seen as a hindrance to creativity nourishes the great diversity of existence, covers their issues, and Publisher: and the thoughtful portrayal of America.” provides them ample opportunity Bishop Kevin W. Vann Editor: Jeff Hensley religious viewpoints and shared The Rev. Robert Chase, execu- for expression.” Associate Editor: Mary Martin tive director of the Offi ce of Com- Rabbi Marc Gellman, co-host values. Secretary: Judy Russeau The effect of consolidation, munication of the United Church of TV’s “The God Squad” with Editorial Offi ce: 800 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, Texas 76108, (817) according to Bishop Joseph A. of Christ, said, “Despite what the Msgr. Thomas Hartman, said 560-3300; FAX (817) 244-8839. Galante of Camden, New Jersey, media portrays, it is a myth to that the FCC should be pressured Circulation Offi ce: Wilma Adrian, 800 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, Texas a former chairman of the USCCB assume that there is a monolithic “to encourage creation of a true 76108, (817) 560-3300. Committee on Communications, national Christian religious mes- national religious channel which NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC (USPS 751-370) (ISSN 0899-7020) is published is “we get fed a steady diet of sage. In virtually all faith groups, will give fl esh and bones and semi-monthly, except for the months of June, July, and August when it is pub- lished monthly, by the Most Rev. Kevin W. Vann, Bishop of the Diocese of Fort ‘reality’ programs and dreck. the foundational unit of mission heart to the notion that we can Worth, 800 West Loop 820 South. Subscription rates are $20 for one year, $38 We have so dumbed-down our and ministry is the congregation. live together.” for two years, $55 for three years. Periodical postage paid at Fort Worth, Texas. culture that we have a deadening Local culture and events shape He suggested that retired tele- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to North Texas Catholic, 800 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, Texas 76108. of spirit. What we see in no way religious expression. vision executives create a national Deadline for information for the North Texas Catholic is noon of Wednesday of contributes to the dignity of the “Since 1995, the number of production house to develop tal- the week before the paper is published. The NTC is published two times a month human being.” entities owning commercial TV ent in seminarians and get them on Friday, except for the months of June, July, and August when it is published In the absence of programming stations has dropped by 40 percent onto Clear Channel, a big media one time each month. that examines values, said Bishop and consolidation in radio is even company with radio and televi- The appearance of advertising in these pages does not imply endorsement of businesses, services, or products. Readers must exercise prudence in respond- Galante, “what we have today is more dramatic,” said Rev. Chase. sion stations. ing to advertising in all media. a value which is no value. It has “If ownership caps are further Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas of NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, January 26, 2007 Page 3 International / Diocesan

BAPTISMS In World Peace Day text, IN SISTINE CHAPEL — Pope pope urges respect for Benedict XVI baptizes a baby dignity, human rights in the Sistine Chapel at the By John Thavis recognition and protection of the Vatican Jan. 7. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Wel- person’s right to live and to freely The pope spoke coming in the new year at the profess his religion,” he said. extemporaneously Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI said The pope offered a prayer a world suffering from wars and to Mary for increased respect at the ceremony terrorism can fi nd peace only for human dignity and for the on the meaning through respect for human dig- “fi rm repudiation of war and of the sacrament. nity and human rights. violence.” (CNS photo/ The pope celebrated Mass in On Dec. 31, the feast of the Alberto Pizzoli, St. Peter’s Basilica Jan. 1, which Holy Family, the pope prayed at Reuters) the church marks as World Peace his noon blessing for all families, Day, and quoted from his peace especially those in diffi culty. day message that was sent to “May they know how to resist governments around the globe. the disunifying pressures of a The theme of the message this certain contemporary culture year was “The Human Person, that undermines the very foun- the Heart of Peace.” dations of the family institution,” In order for peace agreements he said. to last, the pope said, they must be Later the same day, the pope based on respect for the dignity of presided over a prayer service Every child who is born brings the smile the human being created by God. in St. Peter’s Basilica to give This dignity is the foundation thanksgiving at the end of the of God, says pope in celebrating baptisms of peace and cannot be viewed year. He said he wanted to offer FROM PAGE 1 example. Despite the hectic pace of people from his apartment as something subject to popular particular thanks to Mary for the The pope asked the parents of modern life, they should also window above St. Peter’s Square, opinion or negotiations between “special protection” she gave him and godparents of the newly make room for family prayer, the pope encouraged adult parties, he said. during his pilgrimage to Turkey baptized to be vigilant so that the he said. Catholics to remember the com- He urged the international a month earlier. children grow up knowing how “Every child who is born brings mitment that began in baptism, community to make greater ef- The pope also refl ected on to love and serve God. us the smile of God and invites us which he said is primarily to forts to ensure that “in the name New Year’s Eve celebrations, a He suggested that the Cat- to recognize that life is his gift, a “listen to Jesus” and to follow of God a world is built in which few hours before Rome exploded echism of the Catholic Church might gift to welcome with love and to his teachings. essential human rights are re- in its annual midnight frenzy of be an aid to religious education, protect with care, forever and in This is the way to holiness, spected by all.” fi reworks and “spumante.” but said parents teach their every moment,” he said. the vocation of every Christian, Every Christian has a special Such festivities are common children above all by their own Later, speaking to thousands he said. vocation as a peacemaker, he social rituals, the pope said, but said. are often experienced as “an eva- “Faced with threats to peace, sion of reality, as if to exorcise Pope encourages today’s ‘Wise Men’ to unfortunately always present, the negative aspects and invoke and situations of injustice and improbable fortunes.” violence that continue to persist The Christian approach to shape a world based on Christ in various regions of the world, the end of the year should be By John Thavis and science, and the leaders of the asking them not to forget God in faced with continuing armed far different, he said. Like Mary, VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope world’s faiths. All three catego- their work and not to forget Christ confl icts often forgotten by the the mother of God, the Christian Benedict XVI said the age of glo- ries are important as the church as the great builder of peace and vast public opinion and the dan- community should be keeping balization is challenging political, continues its task of transforming order in the world. ger of terrorism that disturbs the its gaze fi xed on the baby Jesus, scientifi c, and religious leaders to the world, he said. Today, he said, it is particularly serenity of peoples, it becomes he said. shape a new world order based “Two thousand years later, important to add to this list the more necessary than ever to work The pope then paid an evening on spiritual values. we can recognize in the Magi leaders of the great non-Christian together for peace,” he said. visit to the Vatican’s own Nativity This means an encounter with a sort of prefi guration of these religions, “inviting them to con- Speaking afterward from his scene, a tall structure erected in the “light of Christ,” which can three dimensions that make up front themselves with the light of apartment window above St. the middle of St. Peter’s Square. reveal the deepest values of all modern humanism: the political, Christ, which came not to abolish Peter’s Square, the pope returned After kneeling in the square to cultures, the pope said. scientifi c, and religious dimen- but to bring to completion what to the theme of his peace day pray, he was helped up inside the “To all people of our time, sions. The Epiphany shows them the hand of God has written in message, saying the value of the replica of the grotto of Bethlehem I want to repeat today: Do not in a state of ‘pilgrimage,’ that is, the religious history of civiliza- human person is the key to last- for a close-up view of the larger- be afraid of the light of Christ!” a movement of searching that tions.” ing peace. then-life statues. he said. has its ultimate point of arrival “Christ is the light, and light “Today one talks a lot about hu- The pope made the remarks in Christ,” he said. cannot obscure but only enlight- man rights, but it is often forgotten For the complete text of Pope Bene- at a Mass Jan. 6 on the feast of The world has changed dra- en, clear up, reveal. No one there- that they need a fi rm foundation, dict’s World Peace Day message, the Epiphany, which marks the matically since the birth of Christ, fore should be afraid of Christ and not a relative one, not one subject visit the Vatican Web site at www. manifestation of Jesus as savior the pope said. Today a global his message!” he said. to opinion,” he said. vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_ to the world. In his sermon, he civilization is emerging that no He added that, even if Chris- “And this foundation can xvi/messages/peace/documents/ recalled the New Testament ac- longer has Europe or even the tians through the centuries had only be human dignity. Respect hf_ben-xvi_mes_20061208_xl- count of the three Wise Men or West at its center, he said. fallen short of Christ’s own teach- for this dignity begins with the world-day-peace_en.html. Magi, guided to Bethlehem by a The explosion of mass media, ings and betrayed him with their star, who were the fi rst to come a key component of this new civi- behavior, that does not lessen the and adore Jesus. lization, has connected people importance of his message but NTC deadlines for submission The Wise Men were mysteri- around the globe and created an only throws it into higher relief. The North Texas Catholic is published twice monthly, ex- ous but important figures as immense fl ow of information, but After the Mass, tens of thou- cept during the months of June, July, and August when it the church began its mission of also seems to obscure humanity’s sands of Italians streamed to St. is published monthly. The deadline to submit information bringing Christ to the world, he ultimate goals and weaken the Peter’s Square to listen to the is noon on the Wednesday of the week before the paper is said. Then he posed the ques- capacity for critical judgment, pope’s noon prayer and to visit the Vatican’s giant Nativity scene. published. tion, “Who are the Wise Men of he said. today?” The pope noted that the Sec- The Epiphany, a national holiday Items for the Feb. 9 issue must be received by noon on He answered by identifying ond Vatican Council in its closing in Italy, is largely dedicated to Wednesday, Jan. 31. Items for the Feb. 23 issue must be three classes of leaders: political messages in 1965 made a point to children, and the square was full received by noon on Wednesday, Feb. 14. authorities, people of intellect address politicians and scientists, of young people. Page 4 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, January 26, 2007 Women’s Super Dr. Toni Cra- Faith and Fic- Marriage En- Bowl Retreat to ven to explore tion group to counter week- be held Feb. 2-4 Book of Psalms discuss novel end to be held The annual Women’s Super Bowl in four-part Stones from the Feb. 16-18 at Retreat, offered during Super Bowl PeoplePeople weekend at the Catholic Renewal series River Feb. 15 CRC Center (CRC), will be held Friday Dr. Toni Craven, who is the I. “Faith and Fiction: Conversations A Marriage Encounter weekend evening, Feb. 2, at 7:30 p.m., through Wiley and Elizabeth Briscoe Profes- on Spirituality and Imagination,” will be held Feb. 16-18 at the noon on Sunday, Feb. 4. CRC is sor of Hebrew Bible at Brite Divinity a venue for discussing novels and Catholic Renewal Center, 4503 located at 4503 Bridge Street, next School at Texas Christian University, Events films with themes that shed light Bridge Street in East Fort Worth. to Nolan Catholic High School, in Events will present a four-week series on on the journey of faith, will meet Marriage Encounter, a marriage East Fort Worth. the Psalms at St. Andrew Church, &of Importance for the Thursday, Feb. 15, at the Catholic enrichment program, is centered The presenter for this year’s 3717 Stadium Drive in South Fort Renewal Center, 4503 Bridge Street, on three principles: building com- retreat, Sister Fran Ferder, FSPA, is Worth. The sessions will be held on Church of Fort Worth Fort Worth. The topic of discussion munication between husband and an author, therapist, and expert in consecutive Thursday evenings, Feb. will be the novel Stones from the wife, nurturing the commitment of human communication, accord- 1, 8, 15, and 22, in the parish hall River by Ursula Hegi. marriage vows, and strengthening ing to a CRC press release. Focus- from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Those planning to participate are the couple’s faith. ing on the topic “Can We Talk? The series will focus upon the asked to read the book, reflect on it “It is a great opportunity for a Deepening Relationships through shape of the Book of Psalms and the in light of personal experiences, and weekend away to deepen, renew, Communication,” Sr. Ferder will range of the prayers. “The whole of come to the session with questions, and refresh your marital love,” lead participants in the reflection life is meant for public and personal insights, or observations to share. A according to Marriage Encounter on important themes of human worship — celebration and joy, grief potluck supper will be served at 6:15 materials. communication from Scripture and and loss, lament and praise,” say p.m., and the discussion will take Reservations are required. For human psychology. “Openness, self- program materials. “Come, bring place from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. more information or to make a knowledge, good communication your memories of the Psalms and To ensure good conversation, reservation, call (817) 451-6005. skills, and willingness can help us to learn some more.” space will be limited. To reserve More information is also available experience the kind of communion All are invited to attend. To a spot or for more information, online at www.ntexasme.org. in relationships that we can truly call reserve childcare, call (817) 924- contact Dan Luby at (817) 560-2452 holy,” state retreat materials. 6581 at least 48 hours prior to each ext. 259, or by e-mail to dluby@ All women are invited to par- session. To register for the series, fwdioc.org. Author Linda ticipate. The cost of the retreat is call the pastoral center at (817) $100. Reservations are requested 927-5383, or e-mail to acurran@ Schubert to by Jan. 29. For more information standrewcc.org. or to register, call CRC at (817) ‘Sensible Scrip- speak at Magni- 429-2920. ture Study’ to fi cat breakfast SEAS School in begin March 11 Feb. 24 Magnificat, a ministry to Catholic Msgr. Don Keller to host in Grapevine women, will be sponsoring a break- open house “Would you like to get more out fast for women only Saturday, Feb. Fischer to offer of Mass? Would you like to know 24, at the DFW Hilton, 1800 Hwy. seminar on ‘Par- Jan. 28 where Catholic doctrine is found in 26 East in Grapevine, from 9 a.m. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School, the Bible?” ask organizers of “Sen- to noon. The event will include op- adox of Relation- 2016 Willis Lane in Keller, has an- sible Scripture Study” at St. Francis portunities for eucharistic devotion, nounced that it will host an open of Assisi Church in Grapevine. A the sacrament of penance, and time ships’ Feb. 14 house Sunday, Jan. 28. four-week course, designed to give with prayer teams. The Advo- “Come help us kick off Catholic participants specific techniques The breakfast’s keynote presenta- cates of Cath- Schools Week by joining us from for reading and understanding tion will be offered by lay evangelist olic Charities noon to 2 p.m. to learn more about Scripture, will be held March 11 Linda Schubert, author of the best- and the Cath- what Catholic education and our through April 4 in the parish hall, seller Miracle Hour. Schubert will olic Renewal school has to offer you,” a SEAS located at 861 Wildwood Lane in discuss prayer, healing, and the gifts Center (CRC) School press release states. CHURCH UNDER RENOVATION — Visitors to St. Joseph Church in Grapevine. of the Holy Spirit. of North For more information about the Rhineland during the weekend of Jan. 6-7 might have found the sanctuary to The sessions will be held from Tickets may be purchased prior to Texas will open house or St. Elizabeth Ann be a little stark with the absence of statues and the replacement of pews with 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. on consecu- the Wednesday, Feb. 21, deadline at host “Love Seton School, call the school office folding chairs. However, the situation is not a cause for worry, because the tive Sundays, beginning March 11 Keepsakes Catholic Books and Gifts church community recently announced that renovations are underway. As of Msgr. and Fear: at (817) 431-4845. and continuing on March 18 and in Arlington; Little Angels Boutique Jan. 2, the church pews were removed so that they might be refinished, and the Don Fischer The Paradox 25, and April 1. The sessions will in Coppell; or Catholic Art & Gifts in of Relation- statues were removed in anticipation of the renovations as well. The Rhineland be repeated on Wednesday evenings Farmers Branch, or by calling Lucy ships” at CRC, located at 4503 Calix support gym is currently being used for Mass until renovations are completed. from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. begin- Gonzales at (972) 393-2518. Bridge Street in East Fort Worth, group meets ning Wednesday, March 14, and For more information about Linda Wednesday, Feb. 14, from 7 p.m. to continuing on March 21 and 28, Schubert, visit www.linda-schubert. 8 p.m. The evening of reflection will monthly at and April 4. com on the Web. be led by Msgr. Don Fischer, pastor Yoga / Medita- ‘Gather Up the Program materials encourage of St. Joseph Church in Richardson Holy Family all to attend, saying, “Watch Mass Seminar on and founding pastor of the Chapel Calix, a monthly support meet- tion Retreat to Fragments’ to come alive as you apply the same annulment pro- of the Incarnation at the University ing for Catholics who are alcoholic be held at CRC, be theme of techniques to the liturgy!” of Dallas. and others who are struggling with To reserve childcare, call Carol at cess to be of- Msgr. Fischer is known for his addiction and seeking recovery, is Feb. 23-25 Lenten retreat (817) 481-2685. For more informa- weekly “Pastoral Reflections” pro- offered the first Saturday of each A Yoga/Meditation retreat will at CRC, March tion, call Steve Kellmeyer at (817) fered Feb. 6 gram of Scripture readings, music, month at Holy Family Church, be offered at the Catholic Renewal 481-2685 or e-mail to skellmeyer@ Father Hector Medina, pastor of St. and preaching aired each Sunday 6150 Pershing Ave. in West Fort Center, 4503 Bridge Street, in East 16-17 stfrancisgrapevine.org. Matthew Church in Arlington, will morning on the WRR (101.1 FM) Worth. The next meeting will be Fort Worth, Feb. 23-25. The retreat Sister Margarita Armendariz, lead an interactive session entitled classical radio station. Program held Feb. 3, beginning at 10 a.m. will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday and ASC, a certified spiritual director “’Til Death Do Us Part? Marriage: A materials note, “His background in the chapel. will conclude Sunday afternoon who has served in the dioceses of St. Augustine Sacramental Sign of God’s Faithful as an artist, liturgical consultant, Calix meetings focus on en- at 2 p.m. El Paso and Las Cruces, will return Men’s Purity Love” Feb. 6 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and spiritual director enriches his hancing spiritual growth through The retreat, led by certified yoga to the Catholic Renewal Center of at Good Shepherd Church, 1000 primary work of preaching.” sharing Eucharist, discussion, and instructor Janie Portele, will be an North Texas to lead a Lenten retreat, Group meets Tinker Road in Colleyville. Space is limited. Participants are fellowship. opportunity to enjoy relaxation, “Gather Up the Fragments.” The Catholics who have divorced and asked to RSVP by Monday, Feb. 12, For more information, call Deacon learn deep-breathing methods, retreat will begin Friday, March 16, weekly wish to remarry, as well as those to Erinn Hall at (817) 413-3916 or by Joe Milligan at (817) 737-6768 ext. and receive direction in achieving at 7:30 p.m. and conclude Saturday, The St. Augustine Men’s Purity taking part in the RCIA process, often e-mail to [email protected]. 105 or Tim S. at (817) 735-1519. easy meditation. It is designed for March 17, at 5 p.m. Group, a support group for men have questions about a decree of in- students of all experience levels. “Through prayer, teachings, and who struggle with sources of sexual validity and what it means for them Prior to an early registration dynamics, we will walk through a impurity such as those found on the and for the children of a marriage deadline of Feb. 5, the cost is $154, four-step process in which we allow Internet, meets Tuesday evenings at that is declared “invalid.” This is an Offi cial Assignments which includes lodging, vegetarian Jesus to transform the broken pieces 7 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton opportunity to explore the answers meals, and classes. After that date, of our lives into bread for a hungry School, 2016 Willis Lane in Keller, in to questions pertaining to the sacra- The following assignments have been made by Bishop the cost is $184. For those interested, world…,” CRC materials explain. Room 213, and on Sunday evenings ment of marriage and to learn about Kevin Vann: experienced massage therapists will CRC is located at 4503 Bridge at 7 p.m. at the Padre Pio House, the possibilities for healing within be available to provide massages at Street, next to Nolan Catholic 1301 Paxton in Arlington. the annulment process. Father Karl Schilken has been assigned as the pastor of St. John the cost of $50 per session. For more High School, in East Fort Worth. For more information, visit the All are invited to attend and to the Apostle Parish, North Richland Hills, effective Feb. 24. information or reservations, e-mail An overnight room and meals are group’s Web site at www.sampg.org bring a friend. Childcare is avail- to [email protected], or call included in the $55 fee. For more or e-mail to Mark at seasmenspu- able if requested prior to Jan. 26. Father Timothy Thompson has been assigned as the pastor of (254) 967-2384. More information information or to make a reservation [email protected] or call the St. To arrange for childcare or for more St. Mark Parish, Denton, effective Feb. 24. may also be found online at www. by the March 12 deadline, call CRC Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish office information, call the church office stephenville.com/yoga. at (817) 429-2920. at (817) 431-3857. at (817) 421-1387. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, January 26, 2007 Page 5 People and Events Nolan Catholic Local Knights to Texas Mission to present 26th sponsor Youth Council to hold Mardi Gras Free Throw conference at event Feb. 10 Championship Cedarbrake Nolan Catholic High School will Boys and girls ages 10 to 14 as of Feb. 16-18 present its 26th annual Mardi Gras Jan. 1 are invited to participate in The Texas Mission Council invites Dinner, Auction, and Dance Sat- the 2007 Knights of Columbus Free all Catholics who are interested in urday, Feb. 10, at the Fort Worth Throw Championship to be held the missionary work of the Catholic Convention Center in downtown Saturday, Jan. 27, from 1 p.m. to 3 Church to attend its annual mission Fort Worth. p.m. at Forestwood Middle School, conference at Cedarbrake, the Austin “Mardi Gras is a grand tradition located at 2810 Morriss Road in Diocese Retreat Center, from Friday, at NCHS,” according to 2007 event Flower Mound. The competition is Feb. 16, through Sunday, Feb. 18. chairs Jerry and Kerry Reis. “We want sponsored by the Knights of Colum- The conference will focus upon to invite everyone to share in the bus Council #9884 of St. Philip the the call for U.S. Catholics to become magic of this wonderful event.” Apostle Church in Lewisville. active missioners in today’s world. Although Mardi Gras is primarily Youth residing in Lewisville, Julie Lupien, a former missioner and a great way for the Nolan Catholic Flower Mound, Highland Village, current educator in modern, short- community to come together for Copper Canyon, Double Oak, or term mission work, will serve as an evening of fun and fellowship, Lake Dallas may participate in this keynote speaker and director of the income generated from this event competition free of charge. Contes- conference’s dialogue sessions. helps to fund improved academics, tants will compete in their respective The Texas Mission Council, facilities, and programs. It also age divisions. PRO-LIFE BILLBOARD — Members of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court St. Mary #249 of Muenster, organized under the auspices of helps to keep tuition at the lowest The championship is an annual gathered Dec. 8 to celebrate the arrival of a new, professionally designed billboard in Cooke County. Father Kyle Walters- The Texas Catholic Conference, level possible, according to a Nolan event. Winners progress through cheid, holding a framed photograph of the billboard, joined them at a pro-life reception marking the event. Designed to exists to create mission awareness press release, and provides financial local, district, regional, and state catch the attention of any woman experiencing a crisis pregnancy, the billboard offers help through a national hotline and support through the collab- aid for families who otherwise would levels; in 2006, nearly 179,000 youth where assistance is available 24/7. The billboard is currently located on Highway 82, approximately a tenth of a mile orative efforts of diocesan mission not be able to share in the benefits participated in over 3,000 competi- east of Interstate Hwy 35. The idea of a pro-life billboard originated with Catholic Daughters of Muenster, however many directors, representatives of mission of a Catholic education. tions across the country. organizations throughout the region participated in the funding of the project. organizations serving in Texas, and The evening’s activities will in- All contestants at the local com- individuals and groups interested in clude a live auction; items on which petition are recognized for their mission work. to bid include a trip to Los Cabos, participation, and trophies will All who are interested in any form Mexico. A silent auction format us- be presented to the first, second, of mission work are invited to attend Knights of Pe- Marriage En- Dr. Saundra ing bid boards will also be conducted and third place winners in each the conference. For more informa- during the evening. age group. Entry forms will be tion, contact Awanda Whitworth at ter Claver Coun- counter of Kennedy to Reserved Krewe tables, which seat available at the competition site; (713) 529-1912 or (713) 688-1060; 10 and come with special amenities, participants may register at any time cil #89 plans North Texas speak on ‘What e-mail to [email protected]; are $1,200; individual tickets are $85 between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. and must or visit the Web site at www.texas Mardi Gras gathering set is a Catechist?’ each and are open seating. For more furnish proof of age and written missioncouncil.org. information on the Mardi Gras event, parental consent. Basketballs will event for March 4 Feb. 1 visit online at www.nolancatholichs. be furnished at the event. For more The Knights of Peter Claver The National Marriage Encounter Dr. Saundra Kennedy will offer org; e-mail to mardigras@nolan- information, contact Tom Kupper Council #89 of Our Mother of Mercy of North Texas will hold its annual a presentation entitled “What is catholichs.org; or call the school at (972) 436-3945. Church in Fort Worth, will hold their gathering Sunday, March 4, from a Catechist?” at Good Shepherd office at (817) 457-2920. Catholic 17th annual Mardi Gras and Zydeco 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Catholic Church, 1000 Tinker Road in Col- Dance from 8 p.m. to midnight on Renewal Center, 4503 Bridge Street leyville, Thursday, Feb. 1, from 7:30 Divorce Minis- Saturday, Feb. 17. The event will be in East Fort Worth. p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Denim and Diamonds Dinner, try Conference held at the Meadowbrook Lions Club, The evening will begin with a pot- Dr. Kennedy is a national consul- Auction set for Feb. 17 6013 Craig Street in Fort Worth. All luck dinner, followed by a program tant for William H. Sadlier, Inc., a to be offered in proceeds will be used to assist in and a brief annual meeting. Drinks publisher of religious education All Saints Church will host its 10th committee. funding the many charitable ac- and the main dish will be provided; materials. Kennedy holds a doctor- annual Denim and Diamonds Din- The cost per ticket is $35 prior to Belleville, tivities of the Knights’ organization participants are asked to bring a ate in education and religion from ner and Auction Saturday, Feb. 17, at the dinner or $40 at the door. Ad- throughout the year. side dish, salad, or dessert to share. Columbia University in New York. Lockheed Martin Recreation Center, vance tickets for a reserved table of 10 Illinois The theme of this year’s event is Those planning to attend are also All catechists, directors of religious 3400 Bryant Irvin Road, Fort Worth. may be purchased for $350. Limited “Building Blocks: Structures for “A New Orleans Good Time in Fort asked to bring a “white elephant” education, and others with an inter- The event will begin at 6 p.m. and seating is available. Tickets may be Healthy Relationships,” a multi- Worth, Texas.” The $20 donation per gift for exchange. est in religious education are invited will conclude at midnight. purchased at All Saints School, 2006 region conference co-sponsored person includes authentic Louisiana For reservations or for more infor- to attend the free presentation. Ginny The evening’s program will N. Houston in Fort Worth, at the All by Catholic Divorce Ministry of gumbo and red beans and rice. mation, call (817) 451-6005. Phoenix and Mary Kelly, coordina- include dinner provided by San Saints Church rectory, or by calling The North American Conference of For more information or to pur- tors of religious education at Good Marcos Catering. Music will be (817) 578-5519. Separated and Divorced Catholics, chase a ticket, call (817) 253-0806 Shepherd, encourage all to attend, provided by Eso Es Sounds, with DJ For more information or to make will be held March 31-April 1 at the or (817) 534-7652, or contact any saying, “Dr. Kennedy’s presentation Bob Bonilla. Volunteers David and a donation, contact Gladys Perales National Shrine of Our Lady of the of the Knights of Peter Claver at Our is dynamic, humorous, and full of Mary Vela will be honored for their at (817) 578-5519 or by e-mail to Snows, 442 South De Mazenod Drive Mother of Mercy Church. Mother-Daugh- practical suggestions.” 10 years of service on the event’s [email protected]. in Belleville, Illinois. ter Tea planned For more information, contact The conference will feature a pre- Mary Kelly or Ginny Phoenix at sentation on healthy relationships, for Feb. 25 at (817) 421-1387. given by family therapist Dr. Richard St. Joseph’s Marks. Dr. Marks, who serves as Catholic Center executive director of Marriage for singles group A Mother-Daughter Tea, spon- Seymour’s Life, Inc., also conducts retreats and sored by the diocesan Office of seminars designed for youth, singles, to host Sweet- Family Life, will be held Sunday, Czech com- and engaged and married couples. heart Dance Feb. 25, from noon until 4 p.m. at munity to lead He serves as a commissioner on the The Catholic Center, 800 West Loop Florida Commission on Marriage Feb. 10 820 South in West Fort Worth. Polka Mass in and Family Support Initiatives. A Sweetheart Dance, benefiting Young women, ages 10 to 13, are Arlington, Conference participants may the North American Conference of invited to attend with their mother, register prior to the Feb. 27 deadline Separated and Divorced Catholics grandmother, or other special Jan. 28 by calling (618) 394-6272 or (314) – Region 10, will be held Saturday, woman in their lives to spend an The Czech Community of Sacred 241-3400 ext. 6272, or by visiting Feb. 10, at St. Joseph Church, 1927 afternoon sharing experiences of Heart Church, Seymour, along with the Shrine Web site at www.snow. S.W. Green Oaks Blvd. in Arlington. being female. Discussion from a Sacred Heart pastor Father Richard org. Hotel rooms may be reserved A potluck dinner will begin at 7 p.m. faith-based perspective will con- Eldredge, TOR, will bring a Polka prior to Feb. 27 by calling (618) with dancing to DJ music following centrate on the physical, emotional, Mass to Arlington Jan. 28. The Sacred SCOUTING AWARDS — Bishop Kevin Vann (center, left) stands with 397-6700 or (800) 682-2879. Prices at 8 p.m. and psychological changes that Heart Czech Choir and musicians five adults who were honored by the Catholic Committee on Scouting for the for hotel rooms range from $46 for The St. Joseph Parish singles occur in young women during the will lead the music at the 12:30 p.m. Diocese of Fort Worth at a Scouting dinner Dec. 21. The honorees are (others, one person in a room to $55 total group, who is hosting the event, adolescent years and will address Mass at their sister parish, St. Vincent l. to r.) Charlie Levitt, Jeremy Stephens, Dziepy Nguyen, Father Jeff Poirot, with four persons per room. Partici- invites both singles and couples to many relationship issues faced by de Paul Church, 5819 W. Pleasant and Father Anh Tran. Both Levitt and Fr. Anh received the St. George Award, pants must note their registration attend. For more information, call teens today. Ridge Road in Arlington. which is presented by the National Catholic Committee on Scouting, acting for the Catholic Divorce Ministry Greg Mills at (817) 731-4666; Vince A light lunch, tea, and dessert Bohemian sausage and kolaches through the local diocese, to individuals who have made significant and Conference when registering at Chairez at (817) 896-5726; or Sylvia will be served. The cost is $12.50 will be available for purchase fol- outstanding contributions to the spiritual development of Catholic youths the hotel. Salinas at (817) 845-2718. per person. For more information lowing Mass. through Scouting. Nguyen, Fr. Poirot, and Stephens were recipients of the For more information about the For more details about the North or to make a reservation, call Nancy All are welcome to attend. For Bronze Pelican Award, a diocesan award given to individuals who have made conference, contact the diocesan American Conference of Separated Novak at (817) 656-9633 or Kathy more information, contact St. outstanding contributions to Scouting. Bishop Vann was present to congratulate Family Life office at (817) 560- and Divorced Catholics, visit online Stojak at (817) 773-8096. Space Vincent de Paul Church at (817) each person on their achievement. 3300. at www.nacsdc.org. is limited. 478-8206. Page 6 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, January 26, 2007 Diocesan

Left: Bishop Kevin Vann addresses the Ministry Formation Day assembly Jan. 6.

Story and Photos by Joan Kurkowski-Gillen

ore than 2,000 years ago, the Magi embarked on a journey of faith to fi nd the Christ child, guided only by the brilliance Above: The Multi-Purpose Center at Nolan Catholic of a new star. High School is fi lled So the feast of the Epiphany seemed an with some 550 ministry leaders interested in appropriate time for a gathering of parish gaining enlightment in leaders eager to continue their own faith various areas of ministry. journey while leading others to Christ. Left: Nolan Catholic student Jessica Huff Above: Women from the Vietnamese community scan the Five hundred and fi fty cat- ued, adding that our ministry and leads the assembly list of available workshops in the event program. Workshops echists, Catholic school teachers, mission enables us “to welcome in song during a were offered in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. pastoral council members, and those ‘out there’ who come to morning prayer others called to serve the church us, to be part of our communion service. Left: Ministry in the Diocese of Fort Worth of faith — part of the family of Formation Day attended a Ministry Formation God.” participant Day Jan. 6 at Nolan Catholic In his address, Bishop Vann Anthony Roffi no High School in East Fort Worth. also announced plans to release (left) of Glen Rose Bolstered by an array of informa- a statement on the nature of the visits with Father tive small group sessions and a church as “communio” (commu- Kyle Walterscheid, diocesan director keynote address by Bishop Kevin nion) in the near future. The local of Vocations. Vann, the event registered one church is the strongest when its of the biggest turnouts in its parts are not isolated but united history. together as a community of faith, Greeted warmly with a stand- he said. It’s a theme discussed in ing ovation, the bishop used the many writings by Pope John Paul occasion to point out how the II and now Pope Benedict XVI. story of the Magi and the chal- “We’re not a bunch of individ- At one of the 30 Ministry Formation Day lenges facing today’s ministry ual churches or communities but Above: vendor booths, Amy Zeder, a member of the leaders are intrinsically linked. a family of faith — a ‘communio’ diocesan Mission Council, displays items crafted In his home state of Illinois, the of faith,” he added. “Especially at by women from Bolivia. Funds raised in the sale of Catholic community of Teutopo- this time of year — the Epiphany these crafts help these Bolivian women and their lis honors the legacy of the Three — we should refl ect on how God families in meeting their daily needs. Kings with a longtime ritual that showed his love for the whole Right: Jeff Hedglen, director of youth ministry doubles as an outreach ministry. world through the Christ Child at St. Bartholomew Parish in Fort Worth, leads a Each Jan. 6, teams of three men and the Magi and how that brings Ministry Formation Day workshop. travel from house to house in us together as a diocese and a the town delivering gifts and the family of faith.” Day. Similar programs are held Day and was pleased with the the event and the ease of online message of Christ’s birth. Bishop Vann ended his re- each year in Wichita Falls and layout and program structure registration boosted attendance. “I would hope all of us here marks with an excerpt from Pope Mineral Wells. chosen by the planning commit- “I think all of that added to the today can stop a little and ap- Benedict’s Christmas Day 2005 “I think it’s a great idea to bring tee. This year’s Fort Worth event, energy around the day,” Pre- preciate this day and take what homily. the parishes closer together and which made available sessions vou said. “Additionally, I think we are learning, praying, and “When we celebrate the Eu- start thinking of ourselves as one in English, Spanish, and Viet- Bishop Vann’s keynote address refl ecting on into the context of charist we find ourselves in spiritual community,” explained namese, included an additional went very well.” the Epiphany,” he told the crowd, Bethlehem in the house of Bread. Mark Philp, a member of St. John set of small group sessions. The Anthony Roffino, who at- before asking some thought-pro- Christ gives himself to us and in the Apostle Church in North crowd also benefi ted from easier tended a 2006 Ministry Forma- voking questions. “How do the doing so gives us his peace. He Richland Hills. access to an exhibit area where tion Day, was glad he returned Magi teach us about our journey gives it to us so that we can carry Fellow parishioner Byanka 30 Catholic vendors advertised for this year’s program. of faith? What are the gifts in our the light of peace within and give Peffers agrees. “We need to be one products and resources. “It’s an awakening and a great lives that we need to present to it to others.” church — a global church — and “We wanted to change the way to start the year,” enthused our Lord? What will he ask us to The bishop’s message of not think of ourselves as a bunch setup in the main area, so we the Glen Rose resident, who be- give to others?” peace and unity resonated with of separate parishes.” could incorporate the keynote longs to St. Rose of Lima Church. The three kings brought the audience members who traveled Kevin Prevou, director of the sessions and the exhibitors in the “It brings things into perspec- outside world to the Nativity in from as far away as Gainesville, diocesan Offi ce of Youth Ministry same location,” Prevou said. “We tive,” Roffi no said. “I believe that Bethlehem, and they remind us Morgan, and Glen Rose to attend and Adolescent Catechesis, or- think this was a great success.” if you put faith in God, all things to do the same, the bishop contin- Fort Worth’s Ministry Formation ganized the Ministry Formation A color brochure publicizing will come to us.” NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, January 26, 2007 Page 7 Diocesan

At Life Revival Youth Rally, former ‘Apprentice’ cast member Left: Life Revival Youth Rally speaker Tarek Saab, a former contestant on Tarek Saab talks to teens about importance of . . . “The Apprentice,” encourages teens to look beyond the superfi cial and to take steps to interface with God to fi nd true Below: Lauren Molina (left) and Natalie Montya perform meaning in life. hand motions to lively praise and worship songs, Center, left: Life encouraging participation from the youth assembly. Revival Youth Rally coordinator Suzette Chaires (left) visits with speakers Father Bernard Marie Murphy, CFR, and Story and Photos by Tarek Saab during Joan Kurkowski-Gillen a break at the rally.

Below: Songwriter/ guitarist Jessica e have a culture that is Volcansek leads totally, undeniably addicted to songs of worship entertainment.” at the rally. The author of that statement should know. He became an instant celebrity after appearing on one of the most highly rated and critiqued shows on network television. St. Anselm University and Catholic University graduate Tarek Saab spent 10 weeks on the reality TV hit “The Apprentice” before hearing the words, “you’re fi red” from the program’s execu- tive producer and host Donald Trump. The 27-year-old lost a Left: Teen participants of the Life Revival chance to work for the high- Youth Rally clap to the rhythm of the beat. profi le fi nancier but gained valu- able insight into the power of life-oriented views included to the boyish-looking “Appren- other issues young people need In closing, Saab asked the fame and its impact on society. musician Daniel diSilva, leader tice” cast member who shared to study. young audience to study and A devout Catholic and daily of the jazz-funk group Crispin; some inside information about “Why do we need to know know their Catholic faith, read communicant who belongs to the Jessica Volcansek; Potter’s House the fi lming of the reality TV show about these things? Because, as the lives of the saints for inspi- genius group MENSA, Saab now minister Anthony Myers; and before launching into a heartfelt my father used to say, ‘Evil hap- ration, and receive Christ in the uses his business acumen and Carol Evertt, a former abortion talk about the importance of pens when good men do noth- Eucharist. new visibility to advance pro-life center director. Father Bernard prayer over popularity. ing,’” Saab continued. “And the “You have an opportunity to causes across the country. Marie Murphy, a Franciscan Friar Selected as a cast member only way to stop evil starts with interface with God in a very real Being rejected by Trump of the Renewal, spoke with teens for the fi fth season of “The Ap- a change of heart and a change way in the Eucharist,” he said. in front of millions of viewers during small group breakout ses- prentice” after a production of behavior.” “Recognizing that privilege is one wasn’t easy, but the former Mas- sions and celebrated Mass with crew visited his offi ce at Texas The newlywed who lives in of the key steps to understanding sachusetts resident doesn’t regret them Saturday evening. Music, art Instruments in Dallas, Saab was Keller with his wife, Kate, encour- what life is truly all about and his television-born notoriety. projects, and a youth talent show surprised to fi nd himself show- aged young men in the audience what I’m talking about in terms of “It opened up a lot of doors also highlighted the weekend’s ered with attention just days after to embrace their natural inclina- the dignity and sanctity of life.” that ordinarily wouldn’t be there theme “Life Revolution — it’s the fi rst show aired. tion to provide and protect. Raised in public housing by and gave me a platform from more than you know, it’s deeper “Every day I’d go on the In- “One of the ways we protect divorced parents, the self-made which to speak about faith to than you think, it’s now.” ternet and see my face splattered those around us from evil in CEO of the Christian apparel other young people,” Saab told “We want to help teens under- on the screen and people talking today’s environment is to change company Lionheart considers the North Texas Catholic. “It’s no stand the sanctity, dignity, and about me on blogs,” he explained. the way we act,” he pointed out. himself blessed. In his short life, mystery that those in the enter- value of life, including their own,” “There were different articles in “Pornography and how we look he’s worked his way up to a six- tainment world have a strong explained St. John Youth Director the newspapers too. I began to at and treat women is part of that. fi gure salary, traveled all over the voice with youth. I’m trying to do Suzette Chaires, who planned the think, ‘Gosh, this is more than We need to recognize that some of world, and had his life profi led in something positive with the voice program along with teen leaders just being on a show.’ People are the entertainment we’re addicted US Weekly and TV Guide. that’s been given to me.” and Sue Laux, director of Youth for really captivated by reality TV, to, and some of the things society “But none of it truly made me The attractive, articulate “Ap- Life in the diocese. “Every year and that’s a little bizarre.” tells us are perfectly fi ne, are happy,” Saab admited. “Happi- prentice” star wielded some of we’ve had the rally there has been Saab, who doesn’t own a really not good for us.” ness doesn’t come in the form that celebrity infl uence during a conversion of hearts.” television set, advised his im- Addressing the female mem- of being worshiped. Happiness an appearance at the Life Revival Some participants come to pressionable listeners to stop bers of the audience, the speaker comes from worship. It comes Youth Rally 2007, held Jan. 12-13 the event because their friends spending so much time on en- called women the heart and soul from submitting ourselves to at St. John the Apostle Church belong to the parish. tertainment and start thinking of the family and the world. something greater than we are.” in North Richland Hills. More “There are young people who about what’s really happening “They represent our compas- That was the message 14-year- than 375 teens and their parents never have been taught the right in the world around them. sionate emotion and thought,” old Xochitl Juarez-Jacinto wanted braved torrential rains and a thing to do when it comes to “There’s a lot going on out there said the Maronite Catholic who to hear when she decided to at- winter storm warning to hear alcohol or sex,” Chaires added. [that] we need to know about,” the was born in Lebanon. “Women tend the rally for the fi rst time Saab recall his “Apprentice” “We teach them that being pure speaker insisted, citing legislation are leading the charge in how we with friends. experience and to listen to his leaves them open to God’s abun- and politics as examples. “In the view the dignity and sanctity of “I resolved to put God in the life-affi rming message. dant blessing.” past 50 years, there’s been a com- life. If you’re not passionate about middle of my life, so this is one Hosted by St. John’s youth Preaching and teaching life plete disregard for the dignity and it, if you’re not thinking about it, way of doing that,” said the St. ministry program, the two-day lessons to teenagers isn’t easy, so sanctity of life.” then no one else is.” John’s youth group member. rally is designed to expose young members of the planning com- The effect on society goes He counseled the teenage “All of the speakers were good. people to a broad range of issues mittee tried to choose speakers beyond abortion and teen preg- girls to show their respect for life I learned a lot of new things that affect their physical and who would appeal to young nancy rates, he pointed out. through chastity and respecting about abortion and other issues spiritual health. Other speak- listeners. The 9th through 12th Infanticide, euthanasia, and the physical nature of woman- like teen suicide. I’ll defi nitely be ers who were invited to present graders had no problem relating embryonic stem-cell research are hood. back next year.” Page 8 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, January 26, 2007 Diocesan / State Texas couple’s child born on Roe anniversary seen as a miracle baby

By Janet M. Crowe EL PASO (CNS) —Sofi a Alo- mia of El Paso will celebrate her fi rst birthday this January much like any other toddler. However, amid the cake and presents, Sofi a’s parents, Yvonne and Santiago Alomia, will take time from the joyous celebration to commemorate the millions of babies killed by abortion. PRO VITA AWARD RECIPIENT — Longtime pro-life activist Bill Pasteur (left) Sofi a was born Jan. 22, 2006 accepts the Pro Vita award from Chuck Pelletier (right), founder of Mother and — the 33rd anniversary of the Unborn Baby Care of North Texas. Pasteur is credited with helping to eliminate U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v. the practice of abortions at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth — an action Wade decision legalizing abortion which has saved “countless thousands of lives,” said Pelletier. throughout the nine months of pregnancy. She could be considered a Yvonne Alomia plays with her daughter Sofi a in their home in El Paso. Sofi a Bill Pasteur receives Pro miracle because several doc- will celebrate her fi rst birthday this year on the Jan. 22 anniversary of the Roe tors, fearing she might have a v. Wade decision. Her mother Yvonne feels that is signifi cant because during a Vita award from Mother severe cardiovascular disorder, diffi cult pregnancy she was frequently advised to have an abortion rather than repeatedly urged her parents carry Sofi a to term. (CNS photo/Nohemy Gonzalez, RIO GRANDE CATHOLIC) throughout the pregnancy to and Unborn Baby Care abort her. also strongly encouraged Alomia sion of a neonatal nurse on duty But Yvonne Alomia refused to terminate the pregnancy. at the El Paso hospital who began Dedicated pro-life advocate mita, and several other dedicated to consider abortion, despite the Alomia and her husband con- praying her Divine Mercy chaplet Bill Pasteur received the presti- pro-lifers in the Hurst-Euless- repeated urging of doctors, col- centrated on what Sofi a would when Sofi a was delivered, who gious Pro Vita (Pro Life) award Bedford, Mid-Cities area. leagues, friends, and her own need after she was born. Late in convinced the neonatal doctor to from Mother and Unborn Baby Pasteur’s efforts in the very patients from her optometrist the pregnancy, Sofi a’s heart was take a second look at the baby and Care of North Texas at a small early years were met by huge practice. enlarged and appeared to fi ll her who talked Alomia into surgery gathering of pro-life volunteers success, Pelletier noted, explain- Sofia was born with heart chest cavity, making successful for Sofi a. just before Christmas. The honor ing that Pasteur and his group problems. When she was 3 days heart surgery questionable. Recalling that Jesus died at has only been bestowed four were able eliminate the practice old she had heart surgery. She Still, Alomia refused to consid- the age of 33, Alomia stated, “I times in the 22-plus-year history of abortions at John Peter Smith is due to have a second surgery er aborting her baby but sought do not feel that Sofi a’s birthday of the organization, according to county hospital. Pelletier credits after her fi rst birthday and faces advice from doctors, priests, being the 33rd anniversary of information from Chuck Pelletier, Pasteur with saving “countless additional heart surgeries, but and El Paso Bishop Armando Roe and the C-section starting at founder of Mother and Unborn thousands of lives” because of his her parents are optimistic. X. Ochoa on making a decision 3 p.m. are coincidences.” Baby Care. Past award recipients work with JPS in the mid 1980s. “We would not do anything regarding extraordinary medical Alomia feels that her diffi cult have included Father Tim Thomp- Pasteur has continued to ensure differently,” Alomia said, and measures, including immediate pregnancy was planned by God son and Father James Hart. that the hospital has not returned Sofi a’s every smile proves that surgery after birth, which might so she and her husband would “If we had half a dozen more to the practice of abortion because “it has defi nitely been worth all only cause Sofi a pain without “reach out to people who have people with [Pasteur’s] intel- of his ongoing work with the JPS the trials.” increasing her chances of sur- had abortions and convince them ligence, dedication, and perse- board and its CEO. During her third month of vival. of God’s infi nite mercy and to verance working for the babies Pasteur’s most recent pro-life gestation, Sofi a was diagnosed “We just wanted to make the let people know it is wrong to and their moms, we’d see the efforts successfully culminated with DiGeorge velo-cardio-facial best decision according to the abort.” number of abortion victims in in the city of Bedford passing syndrome; a portion of her 22nd progress that Sofi a made or did Although many people urged the Diocese of Fort Worth decline a resolution asking for Planned chromosome was missing. It can not make,” Alomia said in an Alomia to have the abortion, substantially, if not disappear Parenthood to close its offi ces in result in conditions ranging from interview with The Rio Grande many others supported her deci- altogether,” Pelletier said, upon the Mid Cities. relatively mild to severe, includ- Catholic, El Paso’s diocesan sion to nurture life. making the award presentation. “Pasteur truly imbues the ing cleft palate, Down syndrome, newspaper. “The response was incredible Pasteur is credited with found- Pro Vita spirit in both prayer immune defi ciencies, kidney ab- “We were expecting her to die and is still ongoing. The people ing NE Tarrant Right To Life (a and action,” Pelletier said in a normalities, and cardiovascular within hours of birth since no of El Paso are beautiful people, stand-alone organization; not an written statement. “He is a real diseases. The concern for Sofi a pulmonary arteries were seen and we are thankful to God for affi liate of the National or Texas blessing to all of [the babies and was cardiovascular. and it was the most probable allowing us to be surrounded by Right To Life groups) over two their moms] and to the church in Two fetal echocardiograms outcome,” she said. them,” Alomia said. decades ago with his wife, Ta- Fort Worth.” showed no pulmonary arteries A Caesarean section was For others experiencing a dif- from the baby’s heart to her scheduled for Jan. 24, 2006, but fi cult pregnancy, Alomia recom- lungs, which meant she might during morning Mass Jan. 22, mended Prenatal Partners for Life KXEB radio’s Teresa Tomeo to die shortly after birth or have a Alomia went into labor, and the (www.prenatalpartnersforlife. range of critical medical prob- doctors decided to deliver the org) for assistance and support. speak at women’s breakfast lems affecting her health and baby at 3 p.m. Alomia said she would tell life. The doctors said the arteries Alomia considers the day and those parents: “They are not alone Women for the Third Millen- Ourselves Through the Eyes of perhaps existed and maybe were time of Sofi a’s birth no mere coin- and that God has a special plan for nium will be holding a women’s Love.” too undeveloped to see, but they cidence. She credits the interces- each and every one of us.” breakfast Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Women for the Third Millen- Cooper Guest Lodge – Berkley nium is an organization designed Room, 12230 Preston Road in to promote and support the au- Natural Family Planning classes will be offered Dallas. Registration will begin at thentic dignity and femininity of The Couple to Couple League learn to appreciate God’s design ers Branch, by Scott and Amy 9 a.m., with breakfast following all women. offers classes in the sympto- for marriage.” Rustand, (817) 581-6266. at 9:30 a.m. Reservations are required. To thermal method of Natural NFP classes will be offered Jan. Because each class consists of The guest speaker will be register by the Jan. 29 deadline Family Planning. The group 28 at 3:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart four meetings at monthly inter- Teresa Tomeo, radio host of or for more information, call fi nds Natural Family Planning Church, 1501 9th Street, Wichita vals, engaged couples are encour- “Catholic Connection” on Dal- Patricia Sherk at (214) 348-6191, to be safe, healthy, and effective, Falls, by Charles and Renée Gart- aged to attend a class starting at las’s KXEB 910 AM. Tomeo or Carolyn Rekerdres, (214) 739- and indicates that many couples land, (940) 855-2235; and Jan. least four months before their will present a program entitled 5257, or visit the Web site at www. who use NFP “grow in love and 28, 6 p.m., at Mary Immaculate wedding. For more details, call “Extreme Makeover: Seeing womenthirdmillennium.org. respect for one another as they Church, 14032 Dennis Lane, Farm- (817) 560-3300 ext. 304. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, January 26, 2007 Page 9 Diocesan Father Harry Fisher, senior priest of the diocese, dies at age 92

Father Harry W. Fisher, 92, Fr. Fisher grew up on his Falls before serving as pastor at shut-ins, and the children were formerly the oldest living priest family’s farm, leaving Sacred St. Jude Church in Burkburnett always there to grab his hand of the Diocese of Fort Worth, Heart School as a teenager in from 1973 to 1976. He then served and walk out of church after Mass died Sunday, Jan. 7, following order to work on the farm and as pastor at St. Thomas Aquinas with him.” several months of hospice care. in the oil fields to help support Church in Pilot Point from 1976 “He was such a loving, won- The funeral Mass was celebrated the family after the death of until 1982, when he was assigned derful man,” said his friend and Saturday, Jan. 13, at his home his mother in 1930. He served as pastor of Sacred Heart Church caregiver Judy Snyder, noting parish of Sacred Heart Church with the 32nd Infantry Division in Seymour and of St. Mary that she fi rst met Fr. Fisher in in Muenster, with Bishop Kevin in Australia, New Guinea, and of the Assumption Church in 1973 when he was fi rst sent to St. Vann presiding. Vigil services the Philippines during World Megargel. Jude Church in Burkburnett. “My were held at Holy Family Church War II, spending 654 days in In August 1989, Fr. Fisher husband and I always promised in West Fort Worth Thursday, combat duty. offi cially retired, but went on to him that he had a home with us. Jan. 11, and on Friday, Jan. 12, After the war, Fr. Fisher trav- serve as pastor of St. John Church My children grew up thinking at Sacred Heart Church. Burial eled through the Northwest and in Valley View for 11 years before of him as a grandfather. He had was at Sacred Heart Cemetery Southwest United States, work- retiring from active ministry at such a sense of humor; he was in Muenster. ing in the harvest fi elds before the age of 86 in 2000. full of life, and he continued, Harry Walter Fisher was born returning home to Muenster to While living with the family of always, to have a strong desire Nov. 6, 1914, in Muenster, one of pursue his dream of becoming a Father Harry Fisher longtime friends Judy and Larry to serve.” 12 children born to Joseph Sr. and priest. With the encouragement Snyder, parishioners at Holy Remembered for his story- Emma Pulte Fisher. His father of Father Thomas Weinzapfel of Family Church in Fort Worth, telling abilities and his talent for and his uncle, John Fisher, were St. Pius X Church in Dallas, Fr. theological studies at St. Maur he continued to inspire all who gardening and for baking and the original owners of the well- Fisher entered St. Mary College Seminary in South Union, Ken- knew him with his special care sharing homemade bread, Fr. known Fischer’s Meat Market in St. Mary, Kentucky, in 1956, tucky. Fr. Fisher was ordained for the elderly, as he traveled Fisher was also fondly praised of Muenster, founded in 1927 later transferring to St. Bernard May 30, 1964, at Sacred Heart to retirement communities and by others who recalled his and still owned and operated by Seminary in Cullman, Alabama. Cathedral in Dallas at 49 years nursing homes within the Fort gratitude for his own priestly members of the Fisher family. He went on to complete his of age by Bishop Thomas Gor- Worth area, celebrating Mass vocation. man of Dallas. and praying with the residents He is survived by his sister, The newly-ordained priest’s of the homes. Lorena Taylor of Muenster; fi rst assignment was to serve Carol Coffey of St. Thomas many nieces, nephews, and briefl y as associate pastor at St. Aquinas Church in Pilot Point extended family members; and Mary Church in Gainesville; he recalled his years at the rural by longtime family friend Judy went on to assignments at Holy parish. “His love for children, the Snyder, her children, Keith Sny- Family, St. George, and St. Rita sick, and the elderly was always der and Keisha Matthews, and churches in Fort Worth, and at evident,” she wrote. “He spent their spouses, and the six Snyder Sacred Heart Church in Wichita many hours visiting the sick and grandchildren.

TRIDENTINE MASS Latin Indult Mass : p.m. Sundays St. Mary of the Assumption Church  W. Magnolia, Fort Worth High Mass Second and Fourth sundays Low Mass First and Third Sundays Page 10 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, January 26, 2007 Viewpoints A moment of solidarity in a busy store

By Dan Luby The checker is a girl in her teens, For the second time in a minute, the working as fast as she can and soldier- checker looks confused and troubled. he checkout lines at ing through the ordeal cheerfully and Briefl y, I regret my intrusion into the The woman ... politely. Her partner is an older man, a harried teenager’s thoughts. And then I the grocery store are retiree who sacks the cans and frozen am stunned again. dinners and soda cartons effi ciently. The She thanks me for my comment. Little clogged with a small starts to leave, then talkative woman in front of me keeps Bobby works pretty hard, she says. And T up a steady stream of chatter, pepper- her older sister, she tells me, is like Little army of weary shoppers, stops to make one ing her comments and questions with Bobby, another of the store’s challenged unusually personal information about employees. She tells me how much bound for home after a long her own life. her sister likes her job, how she looks day’s work. more comment. Finally, the girl announces the total, forward to coming to work. Then the the woman fi shes through her purse for checker tells me how happy she herself is Ordinarily, this is a store I fi nd pretty a checkbook, and pays. The sacker puts to see her sister included in the world. pleasant to shop at. It’s right on the way It stuns me. “See her groceries in a cart and asks if she I thank her, pay for my groceries, and home from work, so it couldn’t be more needs help. leave, quiet on the outside, but stirred in convenient. It carries the brands we like, him; that one over The woman declines, and starts to my heart. at prices that seem competitive. The leave, then stops to make one more It is more than a little sobering to wit- produce is usually fresh, and the layout comment. It stuns me. ness just how easily a minor irritation, of the aisles makes sense. there?” she asks, “See him; that one over there?” she even when justifi ed, can lead us to hurt Perhaps most appealing though, is asks, whispering loudly. The checker people without even knowing it. It is that since the store opened years ago, whispering loudly... looks in the direction of her glance. more than a little humbling to glimpse it’s made it a practice to hire mentally “You mean Little Bobby?” she asks. in the midst of a grocery store checkout challenged folks as sackers and stockers. I look too, now, as do all the people line the hidden depths of the struggles Many of these workers have been there in earshot. Little Bobby [not his real ordinary families face day to day. It is a long time, and that, combined with my name] is one of the store’s developmen- more than a little comforting to then observations as a regular customer, give more at the utterly inexplicable, though tally handicapped employees. recognize the hidden beauty of solidar- me confi dence that they are well-treated, consistent, shortage of checkers and “Well, he’s just standing there not ity and compassion in ordinary life. valued employees. I like supporting such sackers at such a busy time of day, a doing anything. You should tell your Dan Luby is the director of a socially responsible enterprise. practice the store’s management seems manager,” the woman says forcefully, Christian Formation for the But tonight, I and my fellow shop- to have enshrined in policy. then grins at all of us as she rolls her diocese. In May, for the third pers are doing a slow burn. It’s quarter So in spite of my usual customer cart toward the door. time, his column received fi rst to six on a cold Thursday evening, and satisfaction, tonight I am sympathetic to The checker is fl ustered, uncertain place honors among regular as we stand impatiently in our heavy the grumbles and gripes being muttered how to react, but I cannot help but put columns on spiritual life in coats and hats, the lines are moving back and forth among the waiting shop- in my two cents. I tell her that I for one the Catholic press of the U.S. at a molasses-in-January pace. We are pers. And when the woman in front of appreciate the store’s hiring policies, and and Canada. Dan’s column earned the same chafi ng, not only at the guilty knowl- me makes a few sidelong cracks about ask her to be sure to tell her manager that recognition in 2001 and again in 2003. Dan edge that we ought to have shopped how annoying it all is, I nod and smile their hiring people like Little Bobby is and his wife, Theresa, have two children, more wisely last weekend, but even in support. one of the reasons I shop at the store. Kate and Peter. TCC’s ‘Legislative Rally Days’ will put bishops’ agenda before the Texas Legislature

By Jennifer Carr of the poor and vulnerable persons in our improve foster care and adoption services many school choice supporters from the state and promote collaboration among in Texas. In addition, they will remind state as possible to show up at the Texas he 80th Texas legislative session is Catholic health care providers and other legislators of the valuable contributions Capitol and show our dedication to our Tin full swing. For legislators and ministries and organizations. They will be of immigrants to our state’s economy and communities and children. lobbyists, this means hours of committee at the Capitol doing legislative visits as culture and ask the Legislature to resist RESPECT LIFE DAY hearings and thousands of bills to read, well as hosting a reception for members efforts to deny them access to healthcare — MARCH 6 debate, and work to pass or fi ght to fail. of the Legislature the evening of their and education. The Catholic Charities Our foundational principle to protect For advocates, it is time to bring attention visits. Advocacy Day is an opportunity for many the life and dignity of all human persons to causes and issues at a time when public supporters of Catholic Charities to directly CATHOLIC CHARITIES DAY calls us to work to end abortion, eutha- attention can translate into new laws. The interact with representatives at the Capitol — FEB. 6 nasia, destruction of human embryos, church comes together during session to and ask them to work for solutions to the More than 400 staff, volunteers, and cloning, assisted suicide, and the death highlight the moral dimensions of issues cycles that keep people in poverty. through the public policy efforts of the clients of Catholic Charities agencies penalty. While there will be a Pro-Life Texas Catholic Conference and advocate from throughout Texas will rally on the SCHOOL CHOICE DAY Mass and march in Austin Jan. 27, the of- rally days focused on issues of importance Capitol steps and then be honored in the — FEB. 7 fi cial Catholic Respect Life Day will take to the bishops and the church. Texas House of Representatives and Texas School choice is an important part of place March 6. Directors of respect life Senate. After all of this pomp and circum- our Catholic education agenda in Texas. ministries are working to bring volunteers CATHOLIC H EALTH A SSOCIATION D AY stance, these advocates will visit every Our Catholic schools have benefi ted from a to the Capitol to support life and dignity — JAN. 30 member of the Texas Legislature to urge variety of scholarship programs that have of the human person from conception to The Catholic Health Association of them to join Catholic Charities in provid- given an opportunity to many children natural death. Texas responds to the call of the Gospel ing help and creating hope for the poor who would not have been able to attend by advocating for health care policies and and vulnerable of Texas. Catholic Chari- our schools otherwise. The Education Free- Jennifer Carr is the associate director of the programs that provide quality, affordable, ties will be asking legislators to increase dom Rally at the Texas Capitol will include Texas Catholic Conference. The TCC is the lob- and accessible health care for everyone in their investment in the Children’s Health various Catholic schools and groups from bying and administrative arm of the Catholic Texas. They focus especially on the needs Insurance Program and Medicaid, and to throughout the state. The plan is to get as bishops of Texas. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, January 26, 2007 Page 11 Views

LOVE Facts vs. Politics STORIES on stem cells They take many shapes and By Richard M. Doerfl inger forms, but all are colored by the n unusual ‘giving your life for your friends’ story thing hap- In short, these cells (along with at their core pened on the A similar cells recently found in way to Congress’s lat- By Kathy Cribari Hamer est vote on stem-cell cord blood, bone marrow, and research: A science elsewhere) may have the practical ur family was lucky this year. journal, and secu- advantages of embryonic stem We celebrated two weddings, a lar news media, got cells for helping patients, with Obaptism, and a cure. And, al- something right on though they were large and life-altering, none of the practical or moral this issue. those events were simply ceremonial.

Media bias in favor of the disadvantages. And the 4 million The more vital, essential elements were more signifi - (speculative) “promise” of cant: We experienced two marriages, a new life, and the stem cells obtained by destroy- live births in this country every improved health of someone we love. To borrow a favorite ing embryos has been obvious phrase from Father Jim Pemberton, one of our newest for years. As for the journals, year offer an ample supply of diocesan priests, “We were blessed.” three of the most prestigious Once, in mid-summer, all those happy events coin- — Nature, Science, and the New such cells for treatments without cided. The baby, Emma, was christened, and Abby, who England Journal of Medicine would be married just one month later, was the baby’s — had to retract part or all of harming anyone. godmother. Emma’s father Dustin had just fi nished his articles extolling advances in fi rst round of chemotherapy, one-third of the way back that fi eld in the past two years to health; Julie and Matt were congratulated at a family when it turned out they were engagement party. misleading or falsifi ed. But every year offer an ample sup- no substitute for being able to To enrich those joys John’s student, Michael, arrived on Jan. 7 the journal Nature ply of such cells for treatments develop and manipulate em- for the weekend. Michael has become an essential element Biotechnology reported a real without harming anyone. bryos themselves as research himself, since John met him at Malibu High School in breakthrough, and the me- A win-win situation, you material, the real goal of some California. Michael is an artist, an extraordinarily intuitive dia accurately noted how it might say? A development ev- of his colleagues. He could and brilliant individual. He is also autistic. changes this debate. eryone can praise? Maybe even have noted as well that stem Michael gave the toast to celebrate Julie’s engagement. The advance comes from a reason to stop trying to force cells from so-called “spare” “Welcome congratulations Julie and Matt. Thanks researchers at Wake Forest Uni- taxpayers to help kill embryos? embryos (the subject of the everyone for coming for engagement for party. We are versity in North Carolina and Not if you’re immersed in House vote) are no substitute buckaroos, we are live in Los Angeles, my California, Children’s Hospital in Boston, the political drive for embryo for the tailor-made embryos where many years ago we were all buckaroos and we all who isolated extremely useful destruction. Researchers com- he is now pursuing through have fun and my friend Kaffy and Abby and Meredith and versatile stem cells from mitted to that approach, and human cloning research at Har- and John. We went to Texas to the buckaroo … like Walker the amniotic fl uid surround- their allies on Capitol Hill, vard. Congressional supporters Texas Ranger! We went to the church, to Dustin house and ing unborn children in the quickly recovered from this of the embryonic stem-cell bill families. womb. The cells were found in surprise and marshaled their actually rejected an amend- “We celebrate and have a wonderful congratulations fl uid left over from amniocen- arguments against taking the ment designed to keep federal Julie and Matt and a wonderful marriage and a wonderful tesis procedures, but could also new study too seriously. stem-cell grants from encourag- happy ending after all and Julie and Matt is like Princess be obtained from this fl uid or Those arguments are, to say ing human cloning for stem- Bride! Have a wonderful story and wonderful the end and the placenta at the time of live the least, weak. One scientist/ cell research — because cloning a wonderful happy end after all.” birth. The cells grow rapidly advocate, Lawrence Goldstein, may be their next necessary Peppering his thoughts with fi lm references, Michael and easily, and apparently even criticized the new cells step in trying to derive benefi t has a romantic and poetic heart. He also walks on his toes, produce a wide variety of cell for not making tumors, saying from the destruction of life. which I choose to believe signifi es his closeness to God. types for research and future that this makes him doubt they Supporters say they will Michael had a girlfriend, Christine. I believe he loved therapies, without forming are really “pluripotent.” (So keep bringing up the em- her, truly, and during high school, she became ill and the tumors that have plagued embryonic cells are better be- bryonic stem-cell bill, again fi nally passed away. He had visited her in the hospital many animal trials using em- cause they would give patients and again, until it is law. Or, many times and was saddened at her death. bryonic stem cells. tumors?) Another, George perhaps, until suffering pa- But with the understanding that blesses this faithful, In short, these cells (along Daley of Harvard, said the cells tients and their families cry clear-minded young man, he communicates with her still, with similar cells recently are “not a substitute for human “Enough!” and remind them in the same way he greets other people, and the same way found in cord blood, bone embryonic stem cells, which al- they were supposed to be he gives toasts at parties. marrow, and elsewhere) may low scientists to address a host working for cures. Michael looks up at the sky and says, “Are you having have the practical advantages of other interesting questions in Richard Doerfl inger you good day?” of embryonic stem cells for early human development.” is Deputy Director For the past two months, another love story has un- helping patients, with none To be more candid Dr. Daley of the Secretariat for folded, as my friend Pat lies in a hospital room after being of the practical or moral should have added that to Pro-Life Activities, struck by a huge, falling tree limb, a week before Thanks- disadvantages. And the 4 mil- study early human develop- U.S. Conference of giving. Pat’s survival and health remain in question. lion live births in this country ment, embryonic stem cells are Catholic Bishops. See HAMER, p. 22 Page 12 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, January 26, 2007 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, January 26, 2007 Page 13 Right: Teens cheer at Below: Young people lead the 34th annual March for the March for Life rally Life in Washington Jan. 22. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) in Washington Jan. 22. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

FROM PAGE 1 bus — which in 1954 led a suc- to natural death,” said Brown- cessful campaign to get “under back, a Catholic. God” inserted into the Pledge “The unborn person is unique, of Allegiance — led the rally in is sacred, is beautiful,” and he reciting the pledge. As the people or she “deserves protection,” he recited “with liberty and justice added. for all,” he added a three-word Later Archbishop Joseph F. phrase, “born and unborn.” Naumann of Kansas City, Kansas, Gray summarized the purpose who also attended the rally, spoke of the march: “We’re not here to privately with the senator. reduce abortion; we’re here to The archbishop told Catholic stop it.” News Service that he “thanked “Feminist abortionists, listen By Mark Pattison for the unborn and deep com- him for making the sacrifi ce for up,” she said. “You may not kill WASHINGTON (CNS) — De- passion for all those affected by running for national offi ce.” innocent human beings in my spite the fact abortion has been abortion,” Cardinal Rigali said. “We support the values he name.” legal throughout the United “With utmost respect we express stands for,” Archbishop Naumann Standing behind the speakers States for 34 years, there are in the public debate our strong added. “We need people like for most of the rally were more “reasons for rejoicing,” primarily conviction that something terribly him.” than 20 women with signs, “I re- because of lower abortion rates wrong has weakened our na- Among the more than 20 gret my abortion.” The sign held and increased public opposition tion — something that fl agrantly Catholic bishops at the rally were by the one man in the group said, Committee called the high court’s in the November elections has to abortion, said Cardinal Justin violates human rights and human Cardinals Justin Rigali of Phila- “I regret lost fatherhood.” 1973 abortion decisions a con- led many to think abortion op- Rigali of Philadelphia. dignity, in addition to the law of delphia and Sean P. O’Malley of Georgette Forney, president of tradiction of the Declaration of ponents took a beating at the Cardinal Rigali, chairman of God.” Boston. Anglicans for Life, said abortion Independence’s pronouncement polls. But in the 18 competitive Below: Morgan Geile, 16, from St. Louis prays at a the U.S. bishops’ Committee on The cardinal blasted “the Archbishop Raymond L. Burke not only kills the unborn child that life is among the unalienable, races where the National Right to youth rally at DAR Constitution Pro-Life Activities, was principal so-called freedom of choice” of St. Louis, who led the rally’s but harms the woman and man God-given rights which govern- Life Political Action Committee Hall in Washington Jan. 22 celebrant and homilist at a Jan. that resulted from the Supreme fi nal prayer before the start of the left behind. She urged women ments must protect. supported a candidate running prior to the March for Life. 21 Mass on the eve of the annual Court’s Roe v. Wade decision in march, thanked the marchers for who have had an abortion and Since 1973 “there is no ‘un- against an opponent backed Two youth rallies were held March for Life. It was held at the 1973, which legalized abortion their “daily engagement in the are hurting to seek out groups alienable right to life’ nor is by Emily’s List — which sup- in Washington prior to the Basilica of the National Shrine of virtually on demand, saying that fostering of human life ... without like hers. “There’s help and heal- that right a ‘self-evident truth.’ ports only candidates who back march. (CNS photo/Paul the Immaculate Conception in those who get abortions do not exception, without compromise.” ing available,” she said. Instead, we have the feelings of abortion on demand — 14 of the Haring) Washington. experience freedom. The theme of this year’s march Rep. Mike Pence, R-Indiana, the mother,” said Wanda Franz, NRLC-backed candidates won, “The rate and number of “Freedom comes only when was “Thou shalt protect the equal said the large numbers of young NRLC president. she said. abortions in the United States they are able to turn to God in right to life of each innocent hu- people at the rally signaled the Karen Cross, NRLC political continue to decline, most notably their sadness and brokenness and man in existence at fertilization. growth of opposition to abortion director, said that in a Polling Contributing to this story was among teens,” he said to ap- accept his forgiveness, his mercy, No exception! No compromise!” among younger Americans. De- Company survey last November Paul Haring. plause during the homily. He said and his healing grace,” Cardi- Nellie Gray, who has led the spite the best efforts of abortion “24 percent of voters were op- many teens “are wisely choosing nal Rigali said. “They become March for Life since its inception advocates, he said, “they’re hear- posed to abortion except when to abstain from sexual activity” truly free when they are able to in 1974, said she warned abortion ing it’s not a choice, it’s a baby.” the mother’s life is in danger or because of religious and moral acknowledge the truth of the advocates back then that they Rep. Steve Chabot, R-Ohio, in cases of rape.” She said an ad- values and also to avoid sexually wrong that they committed, and were on a “slippery slope” that noted that the U.S. Supreme ditional 14 percent opposed abor- transmitted diseases. the greater truth that there are no would also lead to euthanasia. Court is currently considering the tion except to save a mother’s life “To be free of disease, to be free limits to God’s loving mercy or to Among people she intro- constitutionality of the federal and another 14 percent opposed of the fear of an ill-timed preg- his desire for our salvation. Jesus duced on the stage were Bobby Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act. it in all circumstances, adding up Above: Pro-life supporters approach a nancy, to be free of a broken heart himself tells us, ‘You will know Schindler and Suzanne Schindler Citing the changes in the makeup to 52 percent “opposed to abor- counterprotester in front of the U.S. Supreme — this is the freedom that we the truth, and the truth shall set Vitadamo, the brother and sister of the high court over the past tion except in very rare circum- Court during the 34th March for Life in want for our young people, and you free.’” of Terri Schindler Schiavo, the two years, he said, “I’m cau- stances.” Above: Pro-life supporters march in the 34th March for Life in Washington Jan. 22. The annual Washington Jan. 22. (CNS photo/Bob Roller) we rejoice that it is unfolding,” he Despite an afternoon snow that Florida woman who two years tiously optimistic that they will She said the Democratic swing event solemnly marks the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion. (CNS photo/Bob Roller) added to further applause. made Washington’s streets slick, ago died after her life support uphold that law.” “Another reason to rejoice the shrine was again fi lled to ca- was removed by court order at No estimates were immedi- is that the American people are pacity with worshippers who had her husband’s request, despite ately available for the number of becoming more pro-life. Accord- set out from home in chartered efforts by her parents and siblings marchers. ing to a signifi cant poll last year, buses long before winter’s fi rst to keep her alive. At a press conference two teenagers, the four youths who was only one of the ways they “We wrote letters to our Activities. general support for Roe v. Wade snowfall in the nation’s capital. Carl A. Anderson, supreme hours before the march, lead- By Agostino Bono ered around the freezing mark spoke to CNS planned to join the have been supporting pro-life congressmen after attending last In brief remarks at the start fell under 50 percent for the fi rst Worshippers, many of them knight of the Knights of Colum- ers of the National Right to Life WASHINGTON (CNS) — For outside in the hours before the youthful demonstrators during March for Life, an annual event march to the U.S. Capitol later in issues. year’s rally, and we’ll do it again of the Mass, Cardinal Rigali said time since 1973,” Cardinal Rigali students, also crammed the back Jan. 22 pro-life events in Wash- protesting legalized abortion. the day. The annual march is held Hanley, a senior at Greensburg this year,” said Leighton. that the Mass was a method of said, eliciting more clapping. vestibule and the side chapels of ington, coming in from the cold “It gets you psyched up for the on the anniversary of the Su- Central Catholic High School The teens had the opportu- spiritually preparing youths for “More and more citizens are the shrine, and fi lled up its lower meant joining a conga line, doing march. It gets you excited,” said preme Court’s Jan. 22, 1973, Roe in the Diocese of Greensburg, nity to tune up their voices and the March for Life. coming to question abortion and level as well. Many of them wore “the wave” cheers, and singing at Paige Kowatch, 16, of Pewamo, v. Wade decision that legalized Pennsylvania, said that his school practice shouting in unison at the “Jesus infuses his power in our to recognize — as a starting point T-shirts or sweatshirts with pro- the top of their lungs. Michigan, who was with a group abortion. encourages students to send let- morning rally. hearts,” he said. “This gives us for deeper conversion — that there life slogans, although some wore The young people gathered of 51 people who had arrived the The Washington Archdiocese ters on the issues to their congres- Among the entertainers was the power to infl uence the world is something radically wrong with replica jerseys bearing the name for a musical rally at Constitution day before after a 12-hour bus ride. sponsored the Constitution Hall sional representatives. armless singer Tony Melendez, in the name of human life.” abortion and the support given it and uniform number of their Hall close to the White House For Ryan Leighton, 17, of event as well as a bigger event Leighton and Myers, students who plays the guitar with his Giving the homily was Father by our laws,” he added. favorite sports star. and near the staging area for the St. Louis, the rally was also a for young people across town at at the all-girls St. Elizabeth Acad- toes. First Melendez egged on Christopher Rogers, Philadelphia “In the midst of the enormous With the crowds in the upper March for Life. The rally preced- reminder that “our society is very the Verizon Center, a downtown emy, said that the school encour- the audience to form conga lines. archdiocesan vocations director. challenge posed by threats to life, church and on the lower level, the ed a youth Mass, also in Constitu- music-oriented,” she told Catho- sports arena. ages students to develop projects When some of the more enthusi- Since the 1973 Supreme Court there are new reasons to hope shrine estimated the number at tion Hall. lic News Service. Hanley said that marching to deal with abortion and other astic lines snaked their way from decision, about one-third of the that the truth of God’s law will 10,000. What does snaking through Her friend, 16-year-old Savan- in Washington is important “to pro-life issues such as helping the the main fl oor up the stairs and people who should have been prevail as a great light in our na- Cardinal Rigali told the young the aisles at 9 a.m. have do with nah Myers, said the rally “gets show legislators that a lot of elderly, addressing human rights, into the balcony area, Melendez born were not because of abor- tion as our people move increas- people, “You are called to fulfi ll stopping abortions? everybody energized for the real people support pro-life issues.” focusing on capital punishment, suggested the teens “slowly walk tion, he said. ingly toward valuing human life a special role: to bring all your “It gets everyone hyped up for purpose of being here” — partici- Myers said that “if we all cry and protecting the environ- your way back to your seats.” “Our parents could get away from its earliest and most vulner- energy to promote the cause of the day. It’s going to be cold out- pation in the March for Life. out in one voice [abortion] will ment. The academy is located in The main celebrant of the with our murder, but they chose able stages onward. This indeed life. The Lord is calling you and side today,” said Andrew Hanley, Along with most of the 2,000 stop.” St. Louis and run by the Sisters Mass was Philadelphia Cardinal something else,” he said. is cause for rejoicing in the Lord!” confi rming you in strength. The Above: Maria Pezza, 17, prays with other pro-life supporters at the March for Life rally in 17, of North Huntingdon, Penn- people attending the morning For many of the youthful dem- of the Most Precious Blood of Justin Rigali, chairman of the U.S. “We survived because we were The church’s position on abor- church and the nation are asking Washington Jan. 22. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) sylvania, as temperatures hov- musical Rally for Life aimed at onstrators, coming to Washington O’Fallon, Missouri. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life wanted,” he said. tion is “one of profound concern you to rise up to this challenge.” Page 14 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, January 26, 2007 National / International

Senators, workers in trenches agree: NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL Children must get health care NEWSBRIEFS By Nancy Frazier O’Brien fourths of those 9 million are eli- children not yet enrolled in Med- Unity week highlights what religions WASHINGTON (CNS) — gible for Medicaid and/or SCHIP icaid or SCHIP. “We must take Among four U.S. senators in but not enrolled, according to the care of these children,” he said, have in common, priest says Washington, there was optimistic Kaiser Commission on Medicaid to make the United States “the SAN FRANCISCO (CNS) — The commonality that religious talk of a bipartisan commitment and the Uninsured. compassionate, caring, giving faiths share goes back thousands of years, and Jesus’ intent was to expand health coverage for At St. Agnes Hospital in Balti- country we all want it to be.” for the different faiths to work together, said a San Francisco priest. The annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, observed the nation’s 9 million uninsured more, a group of hospital offi cials, “I think the passion is still Jan. 18-25, offers an opportunity for religions to celebrate what children. But 40 miles away at a political aides, medical profession- there” for ensuring health cov- they have in common and to promote dialogue among them. The Catholic hospital in Baltimore, als, and others who watched the erage for every child, said Sen. weeklong observance was started in 1908 by Father Paul Wattson, there was more nitty-gritty talk national town hall presentation Max Baucus, D-Montana, the new founder of the Atonement Friars, said Father Gerard O’Rourke, of getting children into state and shared their day-to-day struggles chairman of the Senate Finance who recently retired as director of the Offi ce of Ecumenical federal health programs — and with keeping Maryland children Committee. He pledged to begin and Interfaith Relations for the Archdiocese of San Francisco. keeping them there. healthy, and brainstormed about hearings on SCHIP reauthoriza- “Dialogue between and among the different faiths has been the Both events were part of a ways to bring more children into tion within “the next few weeks” focus of the friars, and the week of prayer gives fuel to the effort each year,” he told Catholic San Francisco, the newspaper of the national town hall meeting on the programs. and to bring the issue to the fl oor archdiocese. Ecumenism means getting along even with differ- children’s health care, broadcast Kathleen Westcoat, president of the Senate “by the spring.” ences of opinion, Fr. O’Rourke said. “The unity Jesus talked about by satellite to 34 hospitals across of Baltimore HealthCare Access, Sen. Gordon H. Smith, R- didn’t mean conformity and lock stepping and marching down the country Jan. 11. National the lead outreach and eligibility Oregon, noted that he and eight through life. The spirit of ecumenism includes that we are able sponsors of the meeting included determination agency in Bal- other Republican senators wrote and committed to work together. That was Jesus’ intent when the Catholic Health Association timore City for the Maryland to President George W. Bush late he says, ‘That all may be one,’ in John’s Gospel.” and the Campaign for Children’s Children’s Health Program, said last year asking that his fi scal 2008 Health Care, whose partners in- efforts to enroll more children budget — due out Feb. 5 — ensure Rev. King’s legacy ‘alive and well,’ clude Catholic Health Initiatives have been hurt by a new fed- “adequate federal funding for says leadership conference head and Network, a national Catholic eral requirement that applicants states to both maintain their exist- ROMEOVILLE, Illinois (CNS) — “I have a dream,” the Rev. social justice lobby. — and those seeking renewal ing SCHIP caseloads and for states Martin Luther King Jr. said more than four decades ago from the “We’re the only industrial- — prove both their U.S. citizen- to cover all children and pregnant steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. This simple phrase ized nation that doesn’t cover ship and their identity. women up to 200 percent of the still has the compelling strength to evoke the slain civil rights all its children,” said Sister Carol The requirement has led to federal poverty line.” leader’s likeness and message in the minds of countless people Keehan, a Daughter of Charity such absurdities as “sending an The 2006 poverty guidelines throughout the world. “His legacy is alive and well,” said Charles Steele, president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, of the Department of Health and who is CHA president and CEO, infant to the DMV (Department of speaking about his institution’s founder in a telephone interview in a panel discussion during the Motor Vehicles) to get an identity Human Services say a family of with the Catholic Explorer, newspaper of the Diocese of Joliet. This broadcast. card,” Westcoat said. four living in the 48 contiguous year the federal holiday commemorating Rev. King’s birthday She fi nds that situation per- Back in Washington, Sen. U.S. states and making $20,000 a was Jan. 15; he was born Jan. 15, 1929. Launched by Rev. King in plexing, adding, “We love our John D. “Jay” Rockefeller IV, D- year or less is living in poverty. 1957, the conference is an Atlanta-based advocacy organization children as much as any other West Virginia, said SCHIP was The levels are higher in Alaska committed to achieving social, political, and economic justice nation.” developed “in the most ideal cir- and Hawaii. The 2007 guide- through nonviolent actions, said Steele. Staff counselors and Universal coverage of children cumstances, which all of us here lines were due out by the end other employees advocate “Kingian nonviolence,” a philosophy designed by Rev. King that underlines peaceful problem-solving yearn for — a totally bipartisan of January. also would be good for society. strategies, and techniques, he explained. Studies have found that children atmosphere.” Whatever Congress does this who receive regular health care Rockefeller would like to see a year, political pundits seem to New ‘Seeking Balance’ statement lists are less likely to miss school and major expansion of health cover- agree that health care will be a do better in school and in life. age for children. His MediKids crucial issue in the 2008 elec- priorities for next farm bill According to the four sena- proposal, which he admitted “has tion. WASHINGTON (CNS) — The National Catholic Rural Life Con- ference in Des Moines, Iowa, has joined 350 other organizations tors who spoke at the town hall gotten absolutely nowhere” since “I promise that in 2008, [health in a statement calling for substantial revisions to U.S. agriculture meeting, prospects are bright for it was fi rst introduced in 2001, care] will be the biggest issue in policy in the 2007 farm bill. “We have witnessed the continued loss the reauthorization of the State would enroll every child in Med- the election,” said Terry McAu- of farms, farmers, and valuable farmland. Unprecedented farm Children’s Health Insurance icaid at birth and automatically liffe, former chairman of the and agribusiness consolidation limits competition and innova- Program, known as SCHIP, and cover them through college. Democratic National Committee, tion in the marketplace,” said the statement, “Seeking Balance possibly for expansion of the joint Sen. Orrin G. Hatch, R-Utah, at a forum in Washington late in U.S. Farm and Food Policy.” “Current farm and food policies state-federal Medicaid health an original co-sponsor of the last year sponsored by Ceasefi re have contributed to the overproduction of certain crops, creating program to cover more children legislation that created SCHIP, on Health Care, an organization artifi cially low prices that imperil the livelihoods of farmers here and abroad,” the statement said. “Moreover, the benefi ts of farm of the working poor. said the effort to help uninsured seeking to fi nd common ground subsidies fl ow disproportionately to very large farms and specifi c Although SCHIP has brought children brought together a on health care. regions of the country, neglecting entrepreneurial and diversifi ed health coverage to an estimated divided Congress back in 1997 And Ed Gillespie, former head farms and regions that raise livestock and grow other types of crops, 6 million U.S. children since it and was “the glue that helped of the Republican National Com- including fruits and vegetables. As a nation, we can and must do began 10 years ago and another pass the fi rst balanced budget mittee, agreed, calling health care better,” the statement said. “These problems and trends are not 28 million children are enrolled in 40 years.” “the defi ning domestic policy inevitable, but rather the result of public policy choices.” in Medicaid, more than 9 million Hatch said the fi rst priority debate in the 2008 presidential remain uninsured. Nearly three- must be the outreach to all eligible campaign.” Vatican secretary of state hosting meeting on church in China VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican secretary of state was Pope encourages terminally ill to turn hosting a Jan. 19-20 meeting of Chinese Catholic and Roman Curia offi cials to discuss the situation of the church in China, said Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, the Vatican spokesman. He told to God with complete trust reporters Jan. 18 that the participants were attending from “China and interested Vatican agencies” and that a statement would FROM PAGE 1 in union with him, to turn to the at your side, helping you in your be issued at the end of the meeting. Fr. Lombardi said Cardinal they end their earthly lives. Father with complete trust that all hour of need and thus making Tarcisio Bertone, the secretary of state, was chairing the meeting. “This is a right belonging to life, and your lives in particular, present Christ’s own loving mer- He declined to name other participants, but sources said Cardinal every human being, one which are in his hands. cy toward those who suffer.” Joseph Zen Ze-kiun of Hong Kong was expected to attend, as we must all be committed to “I ask the Lord to strengthen well as offi cials from the Congregation for the Evangelization defend,” he wrote. your faith in his love, especially The full text of the papal message of Peoples. The Rome-based AsiaNews agency reported Jan. 18 Writing directly to those suf- during the trials you are experi- is available online at www.vatican. that the participants also were to include retired Cardinal Paul fering from incurable and termi- encing,” he wrote. va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/mes- Shan Kuo-hsi of Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Bishop Jose Lai Hung-seng of Macau; Hong Kong Auxiliary Bishop John Tong Hon; and nally illnesses, the pope said, “I The pope said Catholic health sages/sick/documents/hf_ben-xvi_ Anthony Lam Sui-ki, a China expert from the Holy Spirit Study encourage you to contemplate the care professionals and chaplains mes_20061208_world-day-of-the- Center in Hong Kong. sufferings of Christ crucifi ed and, want to assist the sick and “stand sick-2007_en.html. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, January 26, 2007 Page 15 National Amniotic-fl uid stem cells hailed as another alternative to embryo use By Nancy Frazier O’Brien embryonic stem cells without cells in the laboratory. WASHINGTON (CNS) — The the practical disadvantages or “It has been known for de- recent announcement by scien- moral problems.” cades that both the placenta and tists at Wake Forest and Harvard “With 4 million live births amniotic fl uid contain multiple universities that the amniotic every year in our country alone, progenitor cell types from the fl uid surrounding a child in the an ample supply of these cells lies developing embryo, including womb can be the source of medi- readily at hand,” he added. fat, bone, and muscle,” said Atala cally useful stem cells is just the The study was reported Jan. in a statement. “We asked the latest in a series of studies show- 7 in the online edition of the question, ‘Is there a possibility ing the research value of the by- journal Nature Biotechnology and that within this cell population products of live birth, according included research by scientists we can capture true stem cells?’ NEW STEM-CELL SOURCE — Dr. Anthony Atala is pictured in his lab at Wake to the deputy director of the U.S. at the Wake Forest Institute for The answer is yes.” Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The bishops’ Secretariat for Pro-Life Regenerative Medicine in Win- Doerfl inger said it is “espe- recent announcement by scientists at Wake Forest and Harvard universities that Activities. ston-Salem, North Carolina, and cially ironic” that the frozen the amniotic fl uid surrounding a child in the womb can be the source of medically Richard M. Doerfl inger told Children’s Hospital and Harvard embryos that some scientists useful stem cells is the latest in a series of studies showing the research value of Catholic News Service Jan. 8 Medical School in Boston. want to destroy for stem cells the byproducts of live birth. (CNS photo/courtesy of Wake Forest University) that various studies have shown In the journal article, Dr. An- “may produce more benefi cial that the placenta, cord blood, the thony Atala of the Wake Forest In- stem cells if allowed to survive umbilical cord itself, and other stitute said he and his colleagues and be born.” President Bush promises byproducts of birth “may all had used stem cells derived from “New life, not premature death, contain very versatile stem cells, amniotic fl uid to create muscle, may show us the way to a brighter veto of stem-cell bill with many of the advantages of bone, fat, blood, nerve, and liver medical future,” he added. FROM PAGE 1 search made news Jan. 7 based on patients with dozens of condi- a report from scientists at Wake Bishop Wenski expresses hope for tions in clinical trials.” Forest and Harvard universities “Unlike embryonic stem-cell that said the amniotic fl uid sur- research, research using stem rounding a child in the womb immigration reform law in 2007 cells from adult tissue, umbili- can be the source of medically By Agostino Bono gressional control to the Demo- that employers want to loosen cal-cord blood, amniotic fl uid, useful stem cells. The report was WASHINGTON (CNS) — crats coupled with Bush’s sup- immigration restrictions so that and other sources is showing published in an online edition of Growing public awareness that port for comprehensive reform they have continued access to enormous promise and is likely the journal Nature Biotechnology. U.S. immigration laws are out- legislation strongly improves the “cheap labor” from abroad. to produce new treatments for In a letter to House members dated, inhuman, and unfair chances of a new law this year. “We need a mechanism to bring patients now living,” he added. dated Jan. 9 and released Jan. increases hope that Congress “Some see undocumented workers out of the shadows so they Noting that most Americans 10, Cardinal Rigali said the will pass a comprehensive im- workers as the problem. Human can work legally” in the U.S. and prefer stem-cell research that lawmakers should support “bet- migration reform bill in 2007, beings are not problems. The fi ght for better wages, he said. takes place “without harming ter solutions” than the “most said Bishop Thomas G. Wenski problem is antiquated laws,” said Josten also supported a tem- or destroying human life at any speculative and most divisive of Orlando, Florida. Bishop Wenski. porary worker program that stage,” Doerfl inger said, “the type of stem-cell research,” that Immigrants illegally entering The U.S. cannot afford to have would legally allow foreign truly statesmanlike approach to which involves the destruction the United States face exploita- a huge segment of the population workers to enter the U.S. to fi ll this issue would be to take up this of embryos. tion by employers, abuse by which is unequal under law, he jobs when there is a shortage of challenge, supporting medical “On a practical level, embry- smugglers, and death in the said, referring to immigrants who U.S. workers. progress that all Americans can onic stem-cell research has been desert, he said. illegally entered the country. Temporary workers would live with.” as disappointing in its results as Immigrants “are hardworking, “The last time U.S. society hold their jobs under the same During the House debate on it has been divisive to our society,” not lawbreakers. An antiquated created an underclass, it was called laws as U.S. workers, he said. the legislation, Rep. Chris Smith, he said. “After almost three de- system is breaking them,” he said ‘Jim Crow,’” he said referring to Strict enforcement of rules R-New Jersey, decried the abun- cades of research in mouse em- during a Jan. 18 teleconference the segregation laws discriminat- against illegal workers, such as dance of misinformation sur- bryonic stem cells and nine years with representatives of Hispanic, ing against African-Americans raids, also creates major problems rounding the debate on stem-cell in the human variety, researchers labor, business, and public policy in the South that started after the for employers, he said. research and called for federal can scarcely point to a safe and organizations. Civil War and stretched into the California has been suffering resources to go to effective, ethical effective ‘cure’ for any condition The organizations form part of 1950s. “I don’t think we want to from a shortage of farmworkers, stem-cell research. in mice let alone human beings” the Alliance for Immigration Re- create another underclass.” yet because of stepped-up en- Before the vote, Philadelphia using embryonic stem cells. form 2007, which plans to pressure Bishop Wenski said that there forcement, workers are reluctant Cardinal Justin Rigali, chairman “At the same time,” he con- Congress and President George W. has been “some backlash” by to come across the border and of the bishops’ Committee on tinued, “ethically sound research Bush to enact a law this year. Catholics against the bishops employers are reluctant to hire Pro-Life Activities, urged House using nonembryonic stem cells Bishop Wenski represented because of their strong support people, he said. members to “consider the funda- has continued to advance, helping the U.S. Conference of Catholic for comprehensive immigration New legislation also needs mental moral line” they would patients with over 70 conditions in Bishops at the teleconference. He reform measures, but most Cath- to include a security system for cross if they approved H.R. 3, the early peer-reviewed studies.” is a former chairman of the bish- olics support reform efforts. checking the legality of workers, Stem Cell Research Enhancement “Since Congress debated ops’ migration committee and They have seen that the cur- he said. Act of 2007. this issue last summer, further has been involved for decades rent system is unfair, he said. Tamara Jacoby, senior fellow Cardinal Rigali called it a evidence has emerged on the in church immigrant programs “Our Catholic people believe at the Manhattan Institute, said “sad reality” that other forms of versatility of adult stem cells, and and issues in Florida and on the in fair play,” he said. many small- and medium-size stem-cell research have received on the likelihood that they can be national level. He currently is The bishop cited the December businesses “are not bidding for inadequate funding and attention reprogrammed to enhance this chairman of the bishops’ inter- raids of meatpacking plants in jobs” because they are afraid while there has been “an exagger- quality,” he said. national policy committee. several states in search of work- stricter enforcement “will put ated and almost exclusive focus Cardinal Rigali told House During the teleconference, ers without legal residency. One them on the wrong side of the on destructive embryo research members also to consider “the speakers supported legislation result was that children were left law.” The institute, based in New in the political and policy-mak- fundamental moral line” they will that would include a temporary alone at schools because their par- York, is an independent public ing arena.” cross by approving the measure. work program for foreigners, a ents had been arrested and could policy organization. “Even the national cord-blood “The federal government has path to legalization for the 12 not pick them up, he said. Jacoby said that anti-im- stem-cell bank that Congress ap- never taken the crass utilitarian million immigrants in the U.S. Any system that allows this “is migrant sentiment is not large. proved a year ago, which could approach of forcing taxpayers illegally, and improved measures not fair and just,” he said. Polls show that anti-immigrant benefi t many thousands of Ameri- to support the direct killing of to help employers verify the legal R. Bruce Josten, executive vice feelings do not top 20 percent, she cans immediately, has received innocent human life, at any stage status of their workers. president of the U.S. Chamber of said. “We want to remain a nation minimal funding,” he said. of development, in the name of They said that the shift of con- Commerce, said that it is not true of immigrants,” she said. Other forms of stem-cell re- progress,” he added. Page 16 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, January 26, 2007 Scripture Readings

been assured not to be afraid. Why the nurse wanted to rub my arm with alcohol was a mystery. I offered my arm. Then just as I was distracted, the nurse plunged a gigantic needle into my arm. My screams rocked the offi ce. Lost in February 4, Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. my own suffering, I never Cycle C. Readings: would have guessed that 1) Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8 when my dad said there is Psalm 138:1-5, 7-8 nothing to fear, he was speak- 2) 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 ing out of his own fears for his Gospel) Luke 5:1-11 only child. We often hear a variation of the words, “Do not be afraid,” from people By Beverly Corzine who love us or have our best interest at heart. In Luke’s Gospel Jesus assures Peter, James, and on’t be afraid” seems to be a command John with these familiar words after they bring “Dor words of consolation that we hear throughout in the most astonishing catch of fi sh. Jesus knows our lives. One morning long ago I was prepar- that when they lay down their nets and follow ing an elegant tea party for my saintly black and him, their lives will never be the same because hen I heard the voice white terrier — a dog that is surely in heaven becoming fi shers of men will become a reward- “T after a lifetime of playing dress up and tea par- ing as well as a dangerous occupation. For some of the Lord saying, ‘Whom ties. I was about ready for us to have our “tea” it will mean prison or execution. Ultimately, shall I send?...’” when I decided that I’d had my fi ll of imaginary they, along with the countless millions who will cookies. On the silent march to procure the real answer Jesus’ invitation, will be strengthened by — Isaiah 6:8a thing from the cookie jar, I heard my parents his words of counsel, “Do not be afraid.” discussing something called “three in one” and that perhaps I needed this new thing. My dad broke the news to me. I was going to get this new “medicine.” I shouldn’t be afraid. Suspicion reigned. We would have to go into QUESTIONS: town three different times to get it. The very fact What emotions or memories arise in you when you hear the words, “Do not that my dad was the messenger in this scenario be afraid”? Name a recent time or times, when your faith in God’s promised signaled red alert. Into the doctor’s offi ce we walked. I again had reward helped dispel your fears so you could serve the Lord.

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Pope says Christians show ecumenical commitment through charity

By John Thavis however small, which Christians Rome Bureau Chief make together to relieve the suf- Catholic News Service fering of others helps make more visible their communion and VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope their fi delity to the command- Benedict XVI offered prayers for ment of the Lord,” he said. this year’s Week of Prayer for The pope asked everyone to Christian Unity, saying Chris- pray for “signifi cant steps on tians need to demonstrate their the road of full communion” ecumenical commitment through between Christian churches, not concrete acts of charity. only during the week dedicated The pope, speaking at his to ecumenism but every day of weekly general audience Jan. 17, the year. said the road to Christian unity Over time, the pope said, he was a long and diffi cult one, has come to appreciate the deep but the important thing is not to desire for unity among Christian become discouraged. Prayer is leaders. This desire was especial- essential for ecumenical progress, ly evident in his recent meeting he said. in Istanbul with Orthodox Ecu- “Every Christian worthy of menical Patriarch Bartholomew the name should unite with their of Constantinople, he said. brothers and sisters to implore the The pope also noted that in gift of unity and communion,” Italy and some other countries he said. Jan. 17 was dedicated to Chris- The pope, who addressed tian-Jewish relations. about 6,000 people in the Vatican’s “Friendship between Jews and audience hall, was scheduled to Christians, in order to grow and close the Jan. 18-25 Christian be fruitful, must be founded on unity week by presiding over a The faithful greet Pope Benedict XVI as he arrives for his general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican Jan. 17. (CNS prayer,” he said. photo/Daniele Colarieti, Catholic Press Photo) vespers liturgy with other Chris- “I ask everyone to pray tian leaders in the Rome Basilica Christ’s healing of a deaf man and “spiritual deafness,” he said, and portant it is to translate the message insistently so that Jews and of St. Paul Outside the Walls. to the missionary responsibilities become capable of listening to of Christ into concrete initiatives of Christians may respect each He said the theme of this year’s of all Christians. God’s word and communicating solidarity,” the pope said. other, appreciate each other, and prayer week, “Open our ears and Through baptism all Chris- it to others. “This favors the path of Chris- work together for justice and loosen our tongues,” referred to tians have been freed from “The theme underlines how im- tian unity, because every action, peace in the world,” he said. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, January 26, 2007 Page 17 Scripture Readings

school musical, the boy asked to leave practice early. The coach refused, but not before utter- ing a few snide comments about participating in theater. But the boy knew what was in his own heart. He was directing the music he’d composed for this play which was written by a fellow student. He spoke respectfully to his coach. He thanked February 11, Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. him, said he appreciated the experience and re- Cycle C. Readings: gretted that he had to quit because of the confl ict. The coach’s response was to say nothing at all, 1) Jeremiah 17:5-8 snatch his uniform from his hands, and yell at an- Psalm 1:1-4, 6 other player that he had a better shirt for him now. 2) 1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20 The musical, however, was an exhilarating, Gospel) Luke 6:17, 20-26 fulfi lling success. In the excitement, the baseball experience quickly faded. What the coach said or thought didn’t matter. By Jean Denton Failure, isolation, hurt, insults. They force our deepest search for strength and assurance. he Manhattan restaurant was packed with This weekend’s fi rst reading explains that hu- Tcustomers enjoying a fi ne dining experience be- man beings’ capacity to provide understanding fore hurrying to the theater for an evening show. or acceptance is shallow. True, deep strength will Suddenly the excited hum of the atmosphere was be found only through the one who created us. silenced by the angry shouts of a customer. All In the Gospel, Jesus’ Beatitudes tell us not that eyes turned to the 20-year-old waiter stoically en- we must be poor to have the kingdom of God, or during the loud, blistering complaint of a woman that we must be hungry to be fi lled. He is telling jabbing her fi nger in the air at him. This was the us that when we are poor and alone, and when lessed are you who are poor, worst service she’d ever seen; she was going to “B we are hungry — or sorrowing or insulted — is for the kingdom of God is yours.” be late! The young waiter’s face reddened as he when we fi nd God. Finding God we come to the apologized. core meaning of our lives. —Luke 6:20 The manager intervened and later assured the waiter he’d done nothing wrong. The young man was embarrassed. It ruined his day. But not his life. Luckily, he’d learned from a similar experi- QUESTIONS: ence years before in high school. His baseball When have you endured pain or insult that has forced you to look beyond hu- team was slumping, and the coach regularly man strength for assurance of your worth and dignity? How have such experi- rebuked the players for lacking talent. When practice began to confl ict with rehearsals for the ences deepened your reliance on God? Copyright © 2007, Diocese of Fort Worth Serving young adults: Is God Calling You? By Jeff Hedglen not the age of completion and Jesus when I was 20 and think- I shudder to think of that dominance, rather it was the ing, “If this is what it’s like at time of my life without that he image presented by beginning of the end of “know- 20, I cannot wait until I’m 25.” group, but the shudder turns to almost all the media The saving ing it all” as a teenager. Well, fi ve years later the fire outright quaking when I think Tsources imaginable says How did I go from knowing appeared to have cooled, and of the tens of thousands of that the best time of your life is grace of my 20s everything to questioning ev- it looked as if the only aspect young Catholics who have not in your 20s. If you believe the erything in just a few months? of this decade that was going had this experience, and even advertisers, in your 20s you are was that [young How was I going to be a profes- well had now climbed the long if they are looking for it, cannot in great shape, look good, make sional at my job? How was I stairway and added itself to the fi nd a group to hook up with. lots of money, hang out with going to fi nish school? How bell tower that was ringing in One person stepping up at beautiful people, and have not adult] Bible was I going to get around when my ears. my parish changed the lives a care in the world. my car seemed to only run Question after question of hundreds of young adults. Yet, if a Super Bowl ad was study group. every third day and on Fridays clanged in my head. All of the Who is that person at your par- going to be made from my with odd-numbered dates? quandaries had a common ish? Is it you? If not, pray that third decade, it would not be Speaking of dates; how was theme: Who am I; who am I the one the Lord is thinking a pitch for beer or a hot new When I think of I going to get one, and if I did, going to be; what am I going about will come forward. The dotcom, it would probably be what would I do on the dang to stand for; and when will emerging faith of young adults a marketing campaign for the what it means thing? Where was I going to these questions begin to get is calling. book Growing up for Dummies. get the money to do anything answered? Looking back on my life interesting? Speaking of money, The saving grace of my 20s For information on Young Adult reveals that the years 20 to 30 to be church, I where was that going to come was that Bible study group. Ministry in the Diocese of Fort were the hardest thus far. I was from? When I think of what it means Worth go to www.fwdioc.org. in school on the seven-year think of them. Interwoven with all of this to be church, I think of them. Click on Faith Formation, then plan at UTA; working full time was my relationship with Jesus. They are the people who I grew Young Adult Ministry. in a job I loved but was clueless This one aspect of my life ap- to an adult faith alongside. The how to pull off; trying to fi nd tioned almost everything about peared to be going perfectly. fact that the centering point of a woman who could put up myself and wondered who I Three months after I graduated our relationship was the Word Jeff Hedglen, youth minister at St. with me (and not having much really was. The confusing part from high school my parish of God provided us with a Bartholomew Parish in Southwest luck); searching for time in of this is that I was over 18, and started a young adult Bible rudder to navigate the stormy Fort Worth, is the principal or- between all of this for friends; being this age was supposed to study. I attended almost every seas of young adulthood. That ganizer of Camp Fort Worth each and struggling to grow in faith. mean that I was an adult and week, and I developed a close group, and the person who led summer. Readers with questions In almost every area of my had it all fi gured out. I was group of friends. I remember it, are a huge reason I am the can contact Jeff at jeff@stbartsfw. life I felt inadequate. I ques- stupefi ed to realize that 18 was being very much on fi re for man I am today. org. Page 18 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, January 26, 2007 América

Células madres de líquido amniótico aclamadas como otra alternativa a uso de embriones Por Nancy Frazier O’Brien chas de las ventajas de las células ción de embriones humanos. El WASHINGTON (CNS) — El madres embrionarias y sin las presidente George W. Bush vetó anuncio reciente por parte de los desventajas prácticas ni los prob- una medida similar en julio y el científi cos en las universidades lemas morales”. 109no Congreso no pudo anular Wake Forest y Harvard de que “Con 4 millones de nacimien- el veto. el líquido amniótico que rodea al tos vivos cada año solamente en En el artículo de la publicación niño en la matriz puede ser fuente nuestro país, una provisión amplia el Dr. Anthony Atala, del instituto de células madres médicamente de estas células yace fácilmente a Wake Forest, dijo que él y sus cole- útiles es sólo lo más reciente en nuestro alcance”, añadió él. gas habían usado células madres una serie de estudios que dem- El estudio fue reportado el 7 de derivadas del líquido amniótico uestran el valor investigativo de enero en la edición electrónica de para crear en el laboratorio células los productos secundarios del la publicación Nature Biotecnol- de músculo, hueso, grasa, sangre, Estatuas de los Reyes Magos son llevadas por bote en el lago Cajititlán, México, nacimiento vivo, de acuerdo con ogy e incluyó la investigación nervios e hígado. el 8 de enero durante un festival religioso que honra a los santos patrones del pueblo. En la tradición mexicana los tres reyes traen a los niños regalos de el diputado del director del Secre- realizada por en el Instituto Wake “Se ha sabido durante décadas Navidad el “Día de los Reyes”. (Foto CNS/Steven H. Miller) tariado Para Actividades Pro Vida Forest Para Medicina Regenera- que la placenta y el líquido am- de los obispos estadounidenses. dora, en Winston-Salem, Carolina niótico contienen múltiples tipos Richard M. Doerfl inger dijo del Norte, y el Hospital de Niños de células progenitoras del em- a Catholic News Service el 8 de y la Escuela Médica Harvard, en brión en desarrollo, incluyendo enero que los varios estudios Boston. de grasa, hueso y músculo”, dijo han demostrado que la placenta, Se esperaba que la Cámara de Atala en una declaración. “Pre- la sangre del cordón, el propio Representantes de Estados Uni- guntamos ‘¿hay posibilidad que cordón umbilical y otros produc- dos votara el 11 de enero sobre dentro de esta población celular tos secundarios del nacimiento expandir el fi nanciamiento federal podamos capturar las verdaderas “pueden todos contener células para la investigación usando célu- células madres?’. La respuesta madres muy versátiles, con mu- las madres que implica la destruc- es sí”.

Caridades Católicas orientada a recortar pobreza en Estados Unidos a la mitad para 2020

Por Jerry Filteau compaña y describe propuestas es juzgada por cómo trata a sus Encarnación Torres cosecha maíz cerca de un poblado de San Nicolás de los Catholic News Service específi cas de política para un pobres, padre Snyder describió la Ranchos en el estado de Puebla, México, el 17 de enero. Reciente alza del WASHINGTON — Caridades impulso sostenido para revertir situación actual en estados Unidos precio de la leche, la harina de maíz y otros suministros alimenticios ha causado Católicas USA lanzó el 10 de el crecimiento de la pobreza en como una “crisis moral”. protestas, especialmente entre los pobres. La Conferencia Episcopal Mexicana enero una ambiciosa campaña Estados Unidos. Él dijo que el número de expresó su preocupación acerca del alza de precios, diciendo que “ el alimento para recortar la pobreza en Es- La charla fue realizada mien- personas que buscan ayuda de sufi ciente y que se pueda adquirir es un derecho humano inalienable”. (Foto tados Unidos a la mitad para el tras la Cámara estadounidense parte de las agencias de Caridades CNS/Imelda Medina, Reuters) año 2020. debatía un proyecto de ley para Católicas de todo el país está “Los pobres sí nos pertenecen. cambiar el salario mínimo del aumentando más rápidamente ... Ellos son nuestros hermanos actual $5.15 por hora, tasa que no que la cantidad de recursos dis- La Ofi cina de Servicios Pastoral Hispanos y hermanas”, dijo padre Larry ha cambiado desde 1997, a $7.25 ponibles para ayudarles. Desde de la Diócesis de Fort Worth Snyder, presidente de Caridades por hora para el 2009. el 2002 el número de personas Les invita al Retiro—Taller Cuaresmal 2007 Católicas USA, a una multitud que Maureen Murphy, gerente que busca ayuda de emergencia no cupo en un salón en Capitol Hill asociada de división de Caridades ha aumentado a casi 8 millones durante una charla anunciando la Católicas Chicago, dijo que con por año. Campaña Para Reducir la Pobreza los precios de vivienda en el Con- “Como sociedad no podem- ‘Al Encuentro con Jesús’ en Estados Unidos. dado Lake, Illinois, uno tiene que os continuar abandonando” a Por Andrés Aranda Señalando que 37 millones ganar $17 por hora en un empleo aquellos que son pobres y están en de estadounidenses, el 12.6 por de jornada completa para poder necesidad de ayuda, dijo él. ciento de la población, viven actu- costear un apartamento de dos Citando la importancia de Sábado 10 de febrero de 8:30 a.m. a 2:30 p.m. almente bajo el nivel de pobreza, dormitorios. Para alguien que esté un salario mínimo más alto él él dijo que Caridades Católicas ganando el salario mínimo actual dijo: “Hoy día demasiados es- Catholic Center (Centro Católico) USA y sus afi liadas, trabajando en eso signifi caría trabajar 133 horas tadounidenses están trabajando sociedad con el gobierno, con el por semana, dijo ella. arduamente sin poder hacer que 800 W. Loop 820 South — Fort Worth, Texas 76108 sector privado y otras agencias no Diciendo que una sociedad el ingreso sea sufi ciente”. lucrativas, lanzarán “un esfuerzo concentrado y sistemático para Se espera que asistan las personas que participan en: recortar la pobreza a la mitad Monseñor Vann anuncia el envío • Pequeñas Comunidades • Renovación Carismáticas para el 2020”. • Cursillistas • Lideres Parroquiales y • Todas las personas A la charla presentando la por correo del nuevo recurso para campaña asistieron los medios de que quieran tener un encuentro con Jesús comunicación, legisladores, ayu- promover un ambiente seguro Donación $15.00 p dantes de legisladores y líderes Monseñor Kevin Vann ha por mantener un ambiente or persona de otras organizaciones católicas anunciado que en las próximas seguro para los niños y ado- $20 por pareja activas en el servicio social y la semanas el folleto informativo lescentes. Monseñor Vann está defensa de los pobres. “Una Cultura de Seguridad”, solicitando la colaboración de Incluye materiales-desayuno y comida. Los participantes recibieron que busca promover un am- los padres en este esfuerzo y los un documento de política de biente seguro en las parroquias, invita a utilizar este material con HABRA MATERIALES PARA LA CUARESMA Caridades Católicas USA recién será enviado a cada hogar en sus familias para así continuar emitido, “La Pobreza en Estados la Diócesis de Fort Worth. Este en nuestra tarea de proteger Para más información comunicate con: Unidos: Una Amenaza Contra el envío por correo es parte del nuestros niños y jóvenes contra Connie Vasquez 817-560-3300 Ext. 257 o Bien Común”. Éste establece el continuo esfuerzo en la diócesis el abuso sexual. Andrés Aranda Ext. 258 marco moral y analítico para la NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, January 26, 2007 Page 19 América

Yvonne Alomia juega con su hija, Sofía, en su hogar en El Paso. Comencemos el año nuevo Sofía celebrará su primer cumpleaños este año en el invocando a nuestra Madre aniversario del decreto en el caso Roe versus Wade el 22 Oración a la Santísima de enero. Su madre, Yvonne, cree que eso es signifi cativo Virgen Maria inspirada porque durante un embarazo difícil a ella se le aconsejó con en los escritos del Papa frecuencia tener un aborto en vez de llevar Por Pedro A. Moreno, OPL a Sofía al término. Director, Instituto Luz de Cristo (Foto CNS/Nohemy González, Rio Grande Catholic) Madre de Dios y madre nuestra María, tú vida santa le ha dado al mundo el ser más im- portante, la verdadera luz, Jesús, tu Hijo, el Hijo de Dios y nuestro hermano mayor. Gracias por el don de tu Hijo. Niña de pareja de El Paso nacido en aniversario Roe visto como nena milagrosa Amor es lo que ha motivado tu completa entrega a la llamada de Dios, y te has convertido Por Janet M. Crowe médicas extraordinarias, incluy- así en fuente de la bondad encarnada, el amor EL PASO (CNS) — Sofía endo cirugía inmediata después encarnado, que mana de Él el Amor de Dios Alomia, de El Paso, celebrará su Dos ecocardiogramas del nacimiento, que podría sólo hecho carne salvadora. Ayúdanos a responderle primer cumpleaños este enero en fetales no demostraron causarle dolor a Sofía sin aumen- gran medida como cualquier otro tar sus posibilidades de super- siempre al Señor de la misma manera que lo has ninguna arteria bebé. Sin embargo, en medio del vivencia. hecho tú, con amor fi lial y confi anza en los cami- pastel y los regalos los padres de pulmonar desde el “Simplemente queríamos nos del Señor. Sofía, Yvonne y Santiago Alomia, corazón hasta los hacer la mejor decisión de acu- tomarán tiempo de la celebración pulmones de la bebé, erdo con el progreso que Sofía Revélanos a Jesús, muéstranos a Jesús. Guía- feliz para conmemorar a los mil- lo que signifi caba que hacía o no hacía”, dijo Alomia nos hacia Él. Ayúdanos a comprender la gran lones de bebés matados por el en entrevista con The Rio Grande aborto. ella podría morir poco Catholic, periódico diocesano del Verdad de su Buena Nueva y caminar siempre Sofía nació el 22 de enero después del nacimiento El Paso. dentro de la Iglesia que Jesús fundó sobre Pedro, de 2006, el 33er aniversario del o tener una gama de “Esperábamos que ella mu- la Iglesia Católica y cuida de nuestros pastores, decreto de la Corte Suprema problemas médicos riera en cuestión de horas del sacerdotes, diáconos, religiosos y religiosas. de Estados Unidos en el caso nacimiento, ya que no se veían Roe versus Wade legalizando el críticos que afectaran ningunas arterias pulmonares y su salud y su vida. nstrúyenos y Enséñanos a conocer a tu hijo aborto durante los nueve meses este era el resultado más prob- I del embarazo. able”, dijo ella. Jesús como tú lo conoces, personal e íntimam- Ella podría ser considerada Una cesárea fue programada ente. Enséñanos a acogerlo como el centro de una bebé milagrosa porque varios Down, defi ciencias inmunológi- para el 24 de enero de 2006, pero nuestras vidas y la fuente de vida eterna que es. médicos, temiendo que ella podría cas, anormalidades del riñón y durante la Misa matutina del 22 Guíanos por el camino del verdadero discipu- tener un desorden cardiovascular enfermedades cardiovasculares. de enero Alomia entró en parto y lado, discipulado que comienza con el amor y severo, en varias ocasiones le La preocupación por Sofía era los médicos decidieron alumbrar respeto en cada familia y que continúa en cada pidieron a sus padres durante el cardiovascular. el bebé a las 3 de la tarde. embarazo que la abortaran. Dos ecocardiogramas fetales Alomia considera que el día y comunidad parroquial. Virgen Maria, ayúdanos Pero Yvonne Alomia se rehusó no demostraron ninguna arteria la hora del nacimiento de Sofía a mantenernos entusiasmados por tu divino hijo a considerar el aborto, a pesar pulmonar desde el corazón hasta no son mera coincidencia. Ella Jesús y seguir valientemente cargando nuestras de las peticiones repetidas de los pulmones de la bebé, lo que acredita la intercesión de una cruces diarias mientras proclamamos con médicos, colegas, amigos y sus signifi caba que ella podría morir enfermera neonatal de turno en nuestras vidas su evangelio. propios pacientes en su práctica poco después del nacimiento o el hospital del El Paso, quien como optómetra. tener una gama de problemas comenzó a orar el rosario de la Sofía nació con problemas médicos críticos que afectaran su Divina Misericordia cuando Sofía mar profundamente y servir fi elmente a A del corazón. Cuando ella tenía salud y su vida. Los médicos dije- fue alumbrada, quien convenció a Cristo, la Palabra de Dios encarnada, es nuestra 3 días de nacida recibió cirugía ron que las arterias quizás existían médico neonatal que le hiciera un meta y deber. Servirle a Él, que esta presente de del corazón. Ella está por recibir y que quizás estaban demasiado segundo examen al bebé y quien forma especial entre los más pobres y necesita- una segunda cirugía después de subdesarrolladas para ser vistas, convenció a Alomia de la cirugía dos, es algo que podemos aprender de ti, Virgen su primer cumpleaños y enfrenta pero ellos también exhortaron para Sofía. y Madre Nuestra Maria. Ayúdanos Madre a cirugías adicionales del corazón, fuertemente a Alomia a terminar Recordando que Jesús murió a pero sus padres son optimistas. el embarazo. la edad de 33 años, Alomia indicó: crecer cada día un poco más en este amor servi- “No haríamos nada diferente- Alomia y su esposo se concen- “No creo que el cumpleaños de cial que nos convierte en fuentes del agua viva mente”, dijo Alomia, y cada traron en lo que Sofía necesitaría Sofía, siendo el 33er aniversario del Amor y la Vida de Dios en medio de un sonrisa de Sofía comprueba que después que naciera. Tarde en el Roe, y la cesárea comenzando a mundo sediento de ese Amor y Vida divina, tu “definitivamente ha valido la embarazo el corazón de Sofía es- las 3 de la tarde sean coinciden- hijo Jesucristo. Amen. pena todos los problemas”. taba agrandado y parecía llenar su cias”. Durante su tercer mes de cavidad pectoral, haciendo cues- Aunque muchas personas le Pedro Moreno es director diocesano del Instituto gestación, Sofía fue diagnosticada tionable el éxito de una cirugía pidieron a Alomia tener el aborto, Luz de Cristo. Sus escritos espirituales han recibido con el síndrome velo-cardio-facial del corazón. muchos otras apoyaron su de- múltiples premios de la Asociación de Periodismo de DiGeorge; una porción de su No obstante, Alomia rechazó cisión de nutrir la vida. Católico de los Estados Unidos y Canadá. Vive en el 22do cromosoma faltaba. Éste considerar abortar su bebé pero Para otros que experimentan noroeste de Fort Worth con su esposa Maria Mirta puede resultar en condiciones que buscó consejos de médicos, de un embarazo difícil, Alomia reco- y sus tres hijas Maria, Patricia y Mirangela. Pedro es Laico van desde relativamente meno- sacerdotes y del obispo Armando mendó a Socios Prenatales por la Dominico. res hasta severas, incluyendo X. Ochoa, del El Paso, para tomar Vida (www.prenatalpartnersfor- paladar hendido, síndrome de una decisión sobre las medidas life.org) para ayuda y apoyo. Page 20 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, January 26, 2007 América Cardenal O’Malley, de Boston llama Obispos mexicanos expresan abuso ‘verdad oscura’ en iglesia su preocupación sobre el BOSTON (CNS) — En una entre la fi esta, que celebra la luz alza de precio de alimentos columna marcando el quinto ani- de Cristo, y la verdad oscura y CIUDAD DE MÉXICO (CNS) con precios injustos y prácticas versario de la crisis por el abuso constante del abuso sexual por — La Conferencia Episcopal ilegales de monopolio. sexual de niños por clérigos, el clérigos parecía, originalmente, Mexicana expresó su preocupación Los mexicanos han estado pro- cardenal Sean P. O’Malley, de imposible de aceptar”. sobre el aumento de productos testando en contra del reciente au- Boston, dijo que ese escándalo era “Pero la verdad del abuso tenía alimenticios básicos. mento de precio de la leche, harina una ‘verdad oscura y constante’ que ser confrontada”, añadió él. “El alimento sufi ciente y que de maíz y otros suministros alimen- que tenía que ser confrontada. “Estos crímenes contra los niños se pueda adquirir es un derecho ticios de primera necesidad. Los comentarios del cardenal fueron aún más atroces porque humano inalienable”, dijeron los El precio de la leche ha aumen- O’Malley fueron publicados el fueron cometidos por hombres obispos el 17 de enero. tado cerca de un 50 por ciento. 7 de enero como un escrito de que juraron emular a Cristo y Este derecho implica un com- El alza de precio de la harina de opinión en el Boston Globe, dia- fueron habilitados por la falla del promiso para que se produzca y se maíz ha causado que la tortilla, rio cuya exposición persistente liderato de la iglesia en responder ofrezcan suministros alimenticios que es alimento esencial para una del abuso sexual por sacerdotes apropiadamente”. a precios asequibles a la gente en mayoría de familias mexicanas, en la Arquidiócesis de Boston El cardenal O’Malley usó la las regiones más pobres del país, aumente también. convirtió el secreto de tal abuso ocasión del aniversario para dijeron los obispos. El cardenal Norberto Rivera en una crisis nacional hace cinco pedir disculpas otra vez a to- La especulación de precios Carrera de la Ciudad de México años. dos aquellos que habían sido El cardenal es injustifi cable y es “un crimen dijo, el 13 de enero, que le preocu- El cardenal O’Malley señaló abusados por sacerdotes. “Sus Sean P. O’Malley, ante Dios y el pueblo”, dijeron, paba que (el alza de) precios cau- que el 6 de enero los católicos corazones heridos y espíritus de Boston llamando a esta práctica poco ética sara difi cultades a las familias. celebran la Epifanía, “la mani- quebrados tienen un reclamo y un “pecado social”. El cardenal también expresó festación del amor de Dios por tadoras que clérigos católicos especial ante la iglesia”, dijo él. Los obispos exhortaron al go- confi anza en el gobierno mexicano toda la humanidad”. habían abusado sexualmente de A sus familias, cuya “confi - bierno de México y a la sociedad y aplaudió el afl oje en las tarifas “Hace cinco años, mientras niños sacudió la Arquidiócesis anza fue traicionada”, él dijo: mexicana a que se reaccione de para mayor cantidad de maíz marcábamos la fi esta el 6 de enero de Boston y la comunidad en “Ustedes siempre permanecerán una manera vigorosa y rápida importado proveniente de los de 2002, las revelaciones devas- general”, dijo él. “El contraste en mi corazón y mente”. en contra de cualquier estafa Estados Unidos. El obispo Wenski expresa su esperanza para la reforma de las leyes de inmigración en 2007

Por Agostino Bono ha estado involucrado durante ilegalmente al país. niños como de costumbre en la La aplicación estricta de las WASHINGTON (CNS) — El décadas en programas y asuntos “La última vez que la socie- escuela, dijo. normas en contra de trabajadores aumento en la conciencia pública de inmigración en Florida y con dad de Estados Unidos creó Cualquier sistema en el que ilegales, como las redadas, tam- de que las leyes de inmigración alcance nacional dirigidos por una clase marginada, se le esto sea permitido “no es ni ad- bién crean problemas para los ya están anticuadas, son inhu- la iglesia. Al presente, el obispo llamó ‘Jim Crow’ (o segregación ecuado ni justo”, añadió. patrones, dijo. manas e injustas, acrecienta la Wenski es el presidente del comi- sistemática)”, dijo, refi riéndose El obispo dijo que la diver- California ha venido sufriendo esperanza de que el Congreso té de plan de acción internacional a las leyes de segregación que sidad de grupos representados por escasez de trabajadores de ag- apruebe un proyecto de ley de de los obispos. discriminaban a los afroameri- en la alianza demuestra que ricultura; y, sin embargo, debido reforma completa de inmigración Durante la teleconferencia, canos en los estados del sur, que existe un amplio consenso de a la aplicación intensifi cada (de la en 2007, dijo el obispo Thomas G. los presentadores de ponencias empezaron después de la Guerra base a favor de la reforma de ley), los trabajadores se muestran Wenski de Orlando, Fla. se manifestaron por una legis- Civil y permanecieron hasta bien inmigración. renuentes a cruzar la frontera y Inmigrantes que ingresan ile- lación en la que se incluya un entrada la década del 1950. “No R. Bruce Josten, vicepresidente los patrones se muestran reacios galmente a los Estados Unidos se programa de trabajo temporal creo que queramos crear otra ejecutivo de la Cámara de Com- a contratar más gente, dijo. enfrentan a explotación por parte para extranjeros, un camino para clase marginada”. ercio de los Estados Unidos, dijo En la nueva legislación se de los patrones, a abuso por parte la legalización de los 12 millones El obispo Wenski dijo que que no es cierto que los patrones necesita incluir un sistema de de contrabandistas y a la muerte de inmigrantes que se encuen- ha habido “algo de reacción quieran mitigar las restriccio- seguridad para comprobar el en el desierto, dijo. tran ilegalmente en los Estados violenta” por parte de algunos nes de inmigración para poder estado legal de los trabajadores, Los inmigrantes “son tra- Unidos y mejores medidas para católicos que están en contra tener continuo acceso “a mano dijo. bajadores y no son violadores ayudar a los patrones a que de los obispos debido al fuerte de obra barata” proveniente del Tamara Jacoby, miembro del de la ley. Un sistema de leyes verifi quen el estado legal de sus apoyo que los dignatarios de la extranjero. consejo de gobierno de más alto anticuado los quebranta”, dijo trabajadores. iglesia le han dado a las medidas “Necesitamos un mecanismo rango del Instituto Manhattan, durante una teleconferencia del Se dijo que el cambio de con- por una reforma completa de que saque a los trabajadores de dijo que las encuestas dem- 18 de enero con representantes trol en el Congreso a favor de inmigración, pero la mayoría de las sombras para que puedan uestran que los sentimientos en de organizaciones hispanas, de los demócratas, unido al apoyo los católicos apoyan los esfuerzos trabajar legalmente” en los Es- contra de la inmigración no pasan trabajo, de negocios y de plan de de Bush por una legislación de de reforma. tados Unidos y luchar por mejor del 20 por ciento. acción pública. reforma completa, aumenta la Se han dado cuenta de que el paga, dijo. “Queremos permanecer como Las organizaciones forman posibilidad de una nueva ley sistema actual es injusto, dijo. Josten también apoyó un una nación de inmigrantes”, parte de la Alianza por Reforma este año. “Nuestra gente católica cree programa de trabajo temporal dijo. de Inmigración 2007, que tiene “Algunas personas ven a los en el juego limpio”, dijo. mediante el cual se les permita Además de la Conferencia planes de ejercer presión ante el indocumentados como prob- El obispo mencionó las re- a los trabajadores extranjeros el de Obispos Católicos de EEUU, Congreso y el presidente George lema. Los seres humanos no son dadas que se llevaron a cabo en ingreso a los Estados Unidos a de la Cámara de Comercio y del W. Bush para que aprueben y problema. El problema son las el mes de diciembre en plantas fi n de que se llenen las plazas Instituto Manhattan, entre los sancionen una ley este año. leyes anticuadas”, dijo el obispo empacadoras de carne, en varios vacantes de trabajo cuando haya miembros de la alianza se incluye El obispo Wenski representó Wenski. estados del país, en busca de escasez de trabajadores de Esta- el Sindicato Internacional de a la Conferencia de Obispos Los Estados Unidos no pueden trabajadores sin residencia legal. dos Unidos. Empleados de Servicio, la Asoci- Católicos de los Estados Unidos darse el lujo de contar con un Un resultado de las redadas fue Los trabajadores temporales ación Nacional de Restaurantes, en la teleconferencia. Con anterio- gran segmento de la población que a los niños se les dejó aban- mantendrían su trabajo bajo la el Consejo Nacional de La Raza, ridad, había ocupado el cargo de que ocupe un puesto desigual donados en las escuelas pues sus protección de las mismas leyes la Asociación Americana de Abo- presidente del comité de los obis- ante la ley, dijo, refi riéndose a padres habían sido arrestados que lo hacen los trabajadores de gados de Inmigración y el Foro pos encargado de inmigración y los inmigrantes que ingresan y no podían ir a recoger a los Estados Unidos, dijo. Nacional de Inmigración. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, January 26, 2007 Page 21 National / Diocesan Poverty in United States called a Special Collection: major moral, policy challenge World Mission Sunday / By Jerry Filteau Father Larry Snyder, WASHINGTON (CNS) — the president of Propagation of the Faith “Poverty remains our nation’s Catholic Charities most serious political blind spot USA, speaks Jan. 10 and one of our nation’s most pro- at a Catholic Charities press conference found moral failings,” says a new on Capitol Hill in policy paper of Catholic Charities Washington where USA, “Poverty in America: A the agency unveiled Threat to the Common Good.” its plan to cut poverty The policy paper, published in America in half in the form of a 28-page booklet by 2020. (CNS photo/ released Jan. 10 at a briefi ng on Paul Haring) Capitol Hill, sets the framework for Catholic Charities’ new It says Catholic agencies will the main causes of poverty in the Campaign to Reduce Poverty in work in partnership with other United States: Nearly two-thirds America. The paper is also avail- social service agencies, the pri- of all families living below the able in Spanish. vate sector, the nonprofi t sector, poverty line have one or more The goal of the campaign is to and government on programs to workers. cut poverty in half by 2020. That decrease poverty. It calls for raising the mini- would mean that the 37 million The paper bluntly confronts mum wage from the $5.15 level Americans now living below the the question of the revenue established in 1997. The day the poverty line, who form 12.6 per- needed to fund such programs. policy paper was released the cent of the country’s population, “The taxes on America’s wealthi- House of Representatives voted would have to drop to about 6 est families and on businesses to raise the minimum wage incre- percent within 13 years. have been reduced dramatically mentally, to $7.25 in 2009. “Poverty in this nation is an in the last 25 years…. It is up- A summary of the social poli- ongoing disaster that threatens per-income families who have cies it calls for says the government the health and well-being of our prospered most during the last should: strengthen and protect the country, which our children will 25 years…. Therefore it is only nation’s nutrition safety net; im- inherit,” the paper says. fair and just to ask these same prove the Temporary Assistance It says the spread of poverty families to bear a greater share of for Needy Families program, in America “has been largely the responsibility for the costs of known as TANF, to benefi t more ignored” in recent years by fi ghting poverty,” it says. families; ensure universal health politicians and the media, while It points out that in 1998 the top insurance coverage; support the federal government “has sub- 20 percent of the population held policies that strengthen families; stantially reduced the resources” 83 percent of the total net wealth create more affordable housing; devoted to assisting the poor. of the country and the remaining improve the Earned Income Tax “There has been a conscious 80 percent held only 17 percent Credit so it is more inclusive; and deliberate retreat from our of the wealth — and “the gap is improve access to education and nation’s commitment to eco- growing at rates that historically training; and address the growing nomic justice for those who are are almost unprecedented.” wealth disparity. poor,” it says. “Our nation has not seen such To accompany the policy The paper pledges Catholic extreme inequality since the paper, Catholic Charities USA Charities USA and its members 1920s,” it says. also published a 31-page “Tools — more than 1,700 local agen- The paper devotes fi ve pages for Refl ection and Action” with cies and institutions nationwide to specific policy proposals, resources for use in charities — “to attack the structural which it summarizes in terms of agencies, in parishes, and in study roots of poverty by advocating two basic areas: groups, including suggestions for in Washington, D.C., and state — “Creating more livable- developing an action plan for anti- capitals for the policy changes wage jobs and raising the wages poverty work and advocacy. outlined in this paper.” of existing low-paid jobs.” The policy paper, refl ection, It pledges a campaign to speak — “Investing more of our com- and action guide and other re- out in the public square and raise mon wealth in social welfare poli- source materials connected with public understanding of poverty cies for low-income people.” the campaign are all available and its causes. The paper notes that unem- on the Internet at www.catholic- It says Catholic Charities ployment and old age are not charitiesusa.org. agencies will continue to serve individuals and families who Local Catholic Charities joins national are poor, uphold their dignity, and work to enable them “to ac- campaign to reduce poverty tively participate in and share in In a Jan. 22 press release, reach self suffi ciency. We are the responsibility for addressing Catholic Charities of the Diocese committed to cutting poverty in the issues that brought them to of Fort Worth announced that it this community we serve, so that our doors.” has joined the multi-year initiative every child and family among us At the same time, it says: lead by Catholic Charities USA to can reach their full potential while “Faith-based groups and the cut poverty in half by 2020. maintaining their dignity.” nonprofi t sector do not have the Heather Reynolds, president Through this campaign, resources to replace those func- and CEO of the local charity, Reynolds added, “…we will tions which are the legitimate stated: “Poverty impacts each encourage our members of responsibility of government of us in this community and in Congress and elected state and the private sector. Catholic our nation. Our mission calls us government representatives to Charities USA will not accept to advocate for those in need in improve programs and policies in the proposition that agencies all structures of society. Catholic four key issue areas: health care, such as ours should substitute Charities is here not only to pro- affordable housing, nutrition as- for some of the basic functions vide services to those among us sistance, and economic security of government.” in need, but also [to] help them for the poor and vulnerable.” Page 22 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, January 26, 2007 Diocesan Pope John Paul considered resignation, but felt it was God’s will he remain From page 24 after two planes crashed into the day going back and forth it seemed logical to conclude, noticed that the Holy Father II also established a specifi c the twin towers in New York, between the television and the at least as a hypothesis, that the had stopped breathing. But procedure for giving his res- the phone rang in the pope’s of- chapel to pray, he said. Soviet KGB was involved — an only in that precise moment ignation, in case he would not fi ce in Castel Gandolfo outside “He was worried, strongly allegation made later by Agca did we see on the monitor that have been able to carry out his Rome. worried, that it wouldn’t end when he described a supposed his great heart, after continu- ministry as pope to the very “On the other end of the there, and that the attack could “Bulgarian connection” to the ing to beat for a few moments, end,” Cardinal Dziwisz said. line was the frightened voice of set off an endless spiral of vio- shooting. had stopped.” Someone, he “So, as one can see, he Cardinal ([Angelo] Sodano, the lence,” Cardinal Dziwisz wrote. But Cardinal Dziwisz added: said, blocked the hands of the considered this possibility,” he secretary of state. We turned — Recalling when the pope “In fact, there was no belief in clock to mark the hour of the said. the television on, and the pope was shot in 1981, Cardinal Dzi- the ‘Bulgarian connection,’ nor pope’s passing. Those around The book recounts other was able to see those dramatic wisz said he was convinced his in the many other reconstruc- the pope’s bed began singing a behind-the-scenes moments, images, the collapse of the tow- assailant, the Turkish gunman tions in circulation.” Likewise, Te Deum of thanksgiving, not a according to excerpts provided ers with so many poor victims Mehmet Ali Agca, was “sent he said, he gave no credence requiem. by the Italian publisher, Rizzoli: imprisoned inside.” by someone who thought the to journalistic theories that the “We were crying. How could — On Sept. 11, 2001, shortly The pope passed the rest of pope was dangerous.” He said disappearance of a Vatican City one not cry! They were tears teenager, Emmanuela Orlandi, of both sadness and joy. It was was in any way connected to then that all the lights in the the Supreme Court decision When his daddy asked, “How the papal shooting. house were turned on. ... And Hamer… that legalized abortion, the Dio- does God show he loves us?” — Toward the end of the then, I can’t remember. It was cese of Fort Worth celebrated Sam replied, “He gives us an- book, Cardinal Dziwisz de- as if it had suddenly become its annual respect Life Mass at other chance.” scribed the pope’s fi nal mo- dark. It was dark above me, From page 11 St. Patrick Cathedral. Present I stopped rinsing dishes and ments. and it was dark inside of me,” She wanted to drive her were stalwart advocates of life, turned my head. “What did “It was 9:37 p.m. We had he said. grandchildren home from like Chuck Pelletier, who, in you say, Sam?” school. She had no idea — nor his wheelchair, has spent years “My teacher said God al- did they — that the end of that praying outside local abortion ways gives us another chance,” school day would alter their clinics, several days each week. Sam replied simply. “Because Skiing escapes helped lives. None of us ever knows “We’re God’s hands to hug he loves us.” that in advance. and hold. We’re his mouth to There are many love sto- keep JPII from feeling a Eleven of Pat’s children are speak and his feet to walk up ries out there, some with an with her, supporting her, but and down in front of these intensity most of us may never prisoner of the Vatican she is largely unaware of their centers,” he said, in a previous understand. presence, sleeping most of North Texas Catholic interview. Life-and-death love stories. From page 24 seen his family go by, and one of every day, her husband Jessie “Babies die if we’re not here to Getting-well love stories. Great- mountain excursions. the priests pointed to the trail. says. “Then she wants to be help. If we’re here, some babies beginning love stories. Life- And the odd thing was that, for At that moment, the pope ar- awake all night,” he smiles. get saved.” saving love stories. Care-taking a long time, no one recognized the rived at the bottom of the slope. Endlessly patient with his (A life story is always a love love stories. Filled-with-grace pope, Cardinal Dziwisz said. He The boy looked astonished, wife of more than 30 years, Jes- story.) love stories. would dress as other skiers, with pointed to the pontiff and began sie has stayed with Pat continu- A few nights ago, in the But above all the rest, is the a ski jacket, beret, and sunglasses, yelling, “The pope! The pope!” ally since the beginning, having kitchen of my daughter Mer- one we all know about and taking his place in line at the lifts One of the pope’s aides inter- slept only one night at home edith and her husband Dustin, celebrate. It is the simple one with the rest. vened quickly: “What are you in more than two months. He I stood rinsing dishes (like Cin- Sam’s kindergarten teacher, One of the first people to saying, silly! You’d better think cleans her, inspects the gauze derella!) and inconspicuously Mrs. Linda Loughry, taught recognize the pope was a young instead about hurrying up, you’re around her tracheotomy and listening (like James Bond!). her students, right there at St. cross-country skier, a boy no more going to lose your group.” feeding tubes, moves her Nearby, at the dinner table, Andrew’s Catholic School. than 10 years old, who was lag- The boy skied away, and the fi ngers and arms. He even I heard childlike conversations It is God’s story. The always- ging behind the rest of his family pope and his friends quickly re- devised a blue plastic cushion about Valentine’s Day. Sam gives-another-chance love when he came upon the papal turned to their car and headed for from a rubber glove with cot- said, “Love is something good. story. party. He asked them if they had Rome before the word got out. ton stuffed inside. “It’s more I show people I love them by The giving-your-life-for- comfortable under her hand,” giving them hugs when they your-friends love story. he said. need hugs.” As February nears, and the Natalie, clearly waiting for Kathy Cribari Hamer, stores, already full of Valentine dessert, said, “Valentine’s Day a member of St. An- By Jean Denton reminders, are bursting with has good food — milk and ice drew’s, has five chil- Copyright © 2007, Jean Denton lace, hearts, chocolates, and cream make me really happy. dren, Meredith, John, romantic music, there are cer- “I show my love by follow- Julie, Andrew, and tain kinds of love stories that ing directions and hugging Abby. Her column is syndicated make more sense than those on Emma,” she ended. in a number of the best Catholic display. Their mother, rocking the diocesan newspapers across the There are love stories like baby, smiled wearily and said, U.S. In May of 2005, her column Michael. “Emma thinks ‘Love means received the first place award for Love stories like Pat and Jes- never having to go to sleep.’” best family life column by the sie Molina. But it was Sam’s last obser- Catholic Press Association of the At the 34th anniversary of vation that drew my attention. U.S. and Canada. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, January 26, 2007 Page 23 Calendar

SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE ANNULMENT PROCESS NOLAN MARDI GRAS OMM MARDI GRAS St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School, 2016 Willis To Report Misconduct Father Hector Medina, pastor of St. Matthew Nolan Catholic High School will present The Knights of Peter Claver, Council #89 of Lane, Keller, invites all to its open house If you or someone you know is a victim Church, Arlington, will lead an interactive its 26th annual Mardi Gras Dinner, Auc- Our Mother of Mercy Church in Fort Worth, Jan. 28 from noon to 2 p.m. Help kick off of sexual misconduct by anyone who session entitled “’Til Death Do Us Part? tion, and Dance Feb. 10 from 5:30 p.m. will hold its 17th annual Mardi Gras and Catholic School’s Week by learning what serves the church, you may Marriage: A Sacramental Sign of God’s to midnight at the Fort Worth Convention Zydeco Dance from 8 p.m. to midnight Feb. Catholic education has to offer. For more • Call Judy Locke, victim Faithful Love” Feb. 6 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Center. Income generated from this event 17. The event will be held at the Meadow- information, contact the school office at assistance coordinator, at Good Shepherd Church, 1000 Tinker Road, helps fund improved academics, facilities, brook Lions Club, 6013 Craig Street, Fort (817) 431-4845. (817) 560-2452 ext. 201 Colleyville, in Rooms 2 and 3. Catholics who programs, and provides financial aid for Worth. All proceeds will be used to assist in or e-mail her at [email protected] have divorced and wish to remarry, as well families who otherwise would not be able to funding the many charitable activities of the MAGNIFICAT BREAKFAST • Or call the Sexual Abuse Hotline as those taking part in the RCIA process, share in the benefits of a Catholic education. Knights’ organization throughout the year. Magnificat, a ministry to Catholic women, (817) 560-2452 ext. 900 often have questions about a decree of The evening’s activities will include a live The theme of this year’s event is “A New will sponsor a breakfast with praise and • Or call The Catholic Center at (817) invalidity and what it means for them and for auction with items to bid on such as a trip Orleans Good Time in Fort Worth, Texas.” The eucharistic devotion (open to women only) 560-2452 ext. 107 and ask for the vicar the children of a marriage that is declared to Los Cabos, Mexico, including airfare and $20 donation per person includes authentic from 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 24 at the DFW general, Father Michael Olson. “invalid.” This is an opportunity to explore a three-night stay at a luxury suite at the Louisiana gumbo and red beans and rice. Hilton in Grapevine. The keynote speaker To Report Abuse the answers to questions pertaining to the Las Ventanas al Paraiso resort, and a Drive For more information or to purchase a ticket, will be Linda Schubert, lay evangelist and sacrament of marriage and to learn about Your Dream “2000HP Tour,” which puts the call (817) 253-0806 or (817) 534-7652, or internationally known author of the best- Call the Texas Department of Family Protective Services (Child Protective the possibilities for healing within the an- winner behind the wheel of a Lamborghini contact any of the Knights at Our Mother seller, Miracle Hour. Schubert’s focus will nulment process. All are invited to attend Gallardo, Ferrari F430, Aston Martin V8 of Mercy Church. be on prayer, healing, and the gifts of the Services) 1 (800) 252-5400 and to bring a friend. Childcare is available Vantage, Porsche Twin Turbo 911, and a Holy Spirit. Confession and prayer teams will if requested prior to Jan. 26. To arrange for Corvette Z06. Reserved seating is offered NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING be available following the presentation. Call SCRIPTURE STUDY childcare or for more information, call the in the form of Krewe tables. Krewe tables According to The Couple to Couple League, Lucy Gonzales at (972) 393-2518 to pur- church office at (817) 421-1387. are $1,200, seat 10 people, and come A four-week course offering specific Natural Family Planning is safe, healthy, chase tickets by Wednesday, Feb. 21, or visit with special amenities. Individual tickets techniques for reading and understanding and effective. CCL offers classes in the these Catholic stores: Keepsakes Catholic MOTHER - DAUGHTER TEA are $85 each and are open seating. For Scripture will be offered Sundays, March sympto-thermal method of NFP. Since the Books and Gifts in Arlington; Little Angels A Mother-Daughter Tea, sponsored by the more information on Mardi Gras, visit www. 11 through April 1 from 10:15 am to 11:15 class consists of four meetings at monthly Boutique in Coppell; or Catholic Art and Gifts diocesan Office of Family Life, will be held nolancatholichs.org or e-mail to mardigras@ a.m. and repeated Wednesdays, March 14 intervals, engaged couples are encouraged in Farmer’s Branch. Additional information Feb. 25, from noon until 4 p.m. at The nolancatholichs.org. through April 4, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to attend a class starting at least four months about Schubert may be found on her Web Catholic Center, 800 West Loop 820 South at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 861 Wildwood before their wedding. For more information site at www.linda-schubert.com. in West Fort Worth. Young women, ages 10 Lane, Grapevine. Learn how to read Scripture SUBIACO OPEN HOUSE or to register for a class starting Jan. 28 to 13, are invited to attend with their mother, Subiaco Academy, an all-boys Catholic CATECHIST PRESENTATION the same way the earliest Christians did at 3:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 1501 grandmother, or other special woman in their boarding and day school in western Ar- Dr. Saundra Kennedy will offer a presentation using the four senses of Scripture described 9th St., Wichita Falls, contact Charles and lives to spend an afternoon sharing experi- kansas, will host a free Discovery Sunday entitled “What is a Catechist?” at Good in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Renée Gartland at (940) 855-2235, and for ences of being female. Discussion from a for parents and prospective students Feb. Shepherd Church, 1000 Tinker Road in Reservations for childcare may be made a class staring Jan. 28, at 6 p.m. at Mary faith-based perspective will concentrate on 4 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Those visiting Colleyville, Feb. 1, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 by calling Carol at (817) 481-2685. For Immaculate Church, 14032 Dennis Ln., the physical, emotional, and psychological will have an opportunity to meet members p.m. All catechists, directors of religious more information, call Steve Kellmeyer at Farmers Branch, contact Scott and Amy changes that occur in young women during of the administration and faculty, and have education, and others with an interest in (817) 481-2685 or e-mail to skellmeyer@ Rustand (817) 581-6266. the adolescent years and will address many a guided tour of the campus. Interested religious education are invited to attend stfrancisgrapevine.org. relationship issues faced by teens today. A students may also take the preliminary the free presentation. For more informati- POLKA MASS light lunch, tea, and desserts will be served. placement exam. Established in 1887 by The Czech community, along with Father on, contact Mary Kelly or Ginny Phoenix at EVENING OF REFLECTION The cost is $12.50 per person. For more the Benedictine Monks of Subiaco Abbey Richard Eldridge, TOR, from Sacred Heart (817) 421-1387. The Advocates of Catholic Charities and the Catholic Renewal Center (CRC) of information or to make a reservation, call in Subiaco, Arkansas, the academy offers Parish in Seymour, will celebrate with friends WOMEN’S SUPER BOWL RETREAT North Texas will host “Love and Fear: The Nancy Novak at (817) 656-9633 or Kathy a college prep program for grades 9-12 in the Metroplex Jan. 28 at a special 12:30 The annual Women’s Super Bowl Retreat, Paradox of Relationships” at CRC, located Stojak at (817) 773-8096. that challenges young men academically, p.m. Sunday Polka Mass at St. Vincent de offered during Super Bowl weekend at the at 4503 Bridge Street in East Fort Worth, as well as in the arts, athletics, and other Paul Parish, 5819 W. Pleasant Ridge Rd., Catholic Renewal Center (CRC), will be Wednesday, Feb. 14, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. WORLD MARRIAGE DAY activities. For additional information, contact Arlington. Bohemian sausage and kolaches held Friday, Feb. 2, at 7:30 p.m., through The evening of reflection will be led by Msgr. World Marriage Day is celebrated nationally the Subiaco admission office at (800) 364- will be sold following each Mass. For ad- noon Sunday, Feb. 4. CRC is located at Don Fischer, pastor of St. Joseph Church on the second Sunday in February. This year 7824, e-mail to [email protected], or ditional information, call Sacred Heart Parish 4503 Bridge Street, in East Fort Worth. The in Richardson and founding pastor of the it falls on Feb. 11. “Now is the time to gather visit the Web site at www.subi.org. at (940) 889-5252. presenter for this year’s retreat, Sister Fran Chapel of the Incarnation at the University a committee to plan this day of celebration,” Ferder, FSPA, will focus on the topic “Can of Dallas. Msgr. Fischer is known for his encourages Deacon Dick Stojak, diocesan We Talk? Deepening Relationships through weekly “Pastoral Reflections” program of director of Family Life. Information packets Communication,” Sr. Ferder will lead partici- Scripture readings, music, and preaching containing ideas for planning a World Mar- pants in the reflection on important themes aired each Sunday morning on the WRR riage Day program are available through Classifi ed Section of human communication from Scripture and (101.1 FM) classical radio station. Program the diocesan Family Life Office. For a copy human psychology. All women are invited to materials note, “His background as an artist, of the materials, call (817) 560-2452 ext. HR DIRECTOR YOUTH MINISTRY participate. The cost of the retreat is $100. liturgical consultant, and spiritual director 256. Materials are also available online at wmd.wwme.org. The Diocese of Fort Worth is seeking St. Gabriel Catholic Community in McKin- Reservations are requested by Jan. 29. For enriches his primary work of preaching.” a director of Human Resources. This ney is a young parish of 2,000 plus fami- more information or to register, call CRC at Space is limited. Participants are asked DENIM AND DIAMONDS position is responsible for policy de- lies seeking a Spirit-filled servant leader (817) 429-2920. to RSVP by Monday, Feb. 12, to Erinn Hall All Saints School will be hosting its 10th velopment and implementation for the to coordinate its developed, yet quickly at (817) 413-3916 or by e-mail to ehall@ YOGA MEDITATION RETREAT annual Denim and Diamonds Dinner and Auc- parishes and schools of the diocese. growing, youth ministry’s vision of “Get ccdofw.org. Qualified applicants will be practicing It, Live It, Pass It.” Primary roles include The Catholic Renewal Center, 4503 Bridge tion Feb. 17 at Lockheed Martin Recreation Catholics and have a minimum of three overseeing the vision of middle and high St., Fort Worth, will host a Yoga/Meditation SWEETHEART DANCE Center, 3400 Bryant Irvin Rd, Fort Worth. The years experience in human resource school comprehensive programming, Retreat, led by Janie Portele, Feb. 23-25 A Sweetheart Dance, benefiting the North event will run from 6 p.m. to midnight and administration with specific training in directing the high school youth nights, beginning at 7 p.m. Friday and ending American Conference of Separated and will include dinner provided by San Marcos human relations, conflict management, and collaborating with others to provide Sunday at 2 p.m. No yoga experience is Divorced Catholics – Region 10, will be Catering and a silent and live auction. Items compensation, and federal and Texas a unified, nourishing environment, giving required to participate. The all-inclusive held Feb. 10, at St. Joseph Church, 1927 for the auction will include theme baskets law. MA or equivalent is required along attention to empowering adult and youth cost is $154 before Feb. 5 and $184 after S.W. Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington. A potluck donated by the All Saints community, event with an understanding of the teachings volunteer leadership. Candidate should Feb. 5. To register, contact Janie Portele dinner will begin at 7 p.m. with dancing to passes, and decor. Music will be provided of the Catholic Church and principles demonstrate strong leadership, com- at (254) 967-2384 or by e-mail to yoga@ DJ music following at 8 p.m. The St. Jo- by Eso Es Sounds with DJ Bob Bonilla. The of just treatment. 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By John Thavis Catholic News Service Hardly a Vatican ROME prisoner: JPII made ope John Paul II con- secret outings sulted with By John Thavis away” to the mountains from the P Catholic News Service papal villa in Castel Gandolfo. top aides about possi- They packed into a car owned ROME (CNS) — Pope John Paul by one of the priests, in order not bly resigning in 2000 II made more than 100 clandestine to raise suspicions, and when trips to ski or hike in the Italian they passed the Swiss Guard and set up a “specifi c mountains and was rarely recog- post one prelate opened wide a procedure” for pa- nized by others on the slopes, his newspaper to hide the pontiff in former secretary said. the back seat. pal resignation, says Polish Cardinal Stanislaw Then they drove to the central Dziwisz described the secret Italian ski town of Ovindoli with- a new book by the outings in a book of memoirs, A out an escort, winding through Life With Karol, which was being mountain towns and carefully pope’s former secre- published in late January. An ex- respecting the speed limits. tary. cerpt appeared Jan. 23 in the Rome Once they arrived, they chose a newspaper Il Messaggero. deserted slope and the pope was The pope eventually decided The cardinal, who was Pope able to ski all day long. On the that it was God’s will that he John Paul’s personal secretary way back, the pope smiled and stay in offi ce, despite the illness for 38 years, wrote that the pope, said, “We did it!” It was the fi rst that left him more and more an avid skier and hiker in his of many such escapes, the papal debilitated, wrote Cardinal youth, often felt pent up inside secretary said. Stanislaw Dziwisz of Krakow, the Vatican. In the beginning, no one — in- Poland, the late pope’s closest In the winter of 1981, the pope, cluding journalists and other aide. his secretary, and two of his Polish Vatican offi cials — knew about the In the book, A Life With aides decided to make a “get- SEE SKIING P. 22 Karol, Cardinal Dziwisz of- RIGHT: fers an inside glimpse at key In an undated moments of Pope John Paul’s photo, the life in Poland and his 26-year new Pope pontifi cate. The book was to be ABOVE: Pope John Paul II John Paul published in Polish and Italian walks with aides II admires a in late January. (among them, pair of skis In his last will and testa- Cardinal Stanslaw during one ment, made public after his Dziwisz) outside a of his fi rst death, Pope John Paul strongly mountain retreat in audiences. hinted that he had considered Les Combes, Italy, An avid resignation as he prepared to July 15, 2001. sportsman, the pontiff turn 80 in the year 2000. (CNS photo from often skied Cardinal Dziwisz said the Reuters) incognito, pope, in fact, decided at the it turns time to consult on the question RIGHT: out, in the with his closest aides, including Pope John Paul mountains of then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger. II waves his cane Italy. (CNS The pope concluded that he at the end of his photo by would remain in offi ce, say- general audience Arturo Mari) at his summer ing that God had called him to residence in Castel the papacy and that “God will Gandolfo, Italy, July call me back, in the form that 17, 2002, Cardinal he wishes,” Cardinal Dziwisz Dziwisz, once wrote. again, at his side. “At the same time, John Paul (CNS photo from SEE POPE JOHN PAUL, P. 22 Reuters)

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