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Celebration Triduum and Easter highlights Pages 8-9 TTODAYODAY’’SS CCATHOLICATHOLIC Clarification of Indiana’s RFRA ‘Fix’ raises questions Humility is key to understanding Page 3 Easter, sharing its joy, pope says Seventh-grade religious education BY CINDY WOODEN Theology of the Body VATICAN CITY (CNS) — To enter Christ’s incorporated in curriculum empty tomb like the disciples and see that He has risen, Christians today also must “bend Page 4 down,” Pope Francis said in his Easter message. “Love has triumphed over hatred. Life has con- quered death. Light has dispelled the darkness,” he told tens of thousands of rain-drenched pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square April 5. Ending the Rain fell and fell hard throughout most of the death penalty outdoor Mass. While most people had umbrellas, their flimsy plastic ponchos were no match for the Sister Prejean talks wind and downpour. The ciboria used to distribute Communion to the crowd were covered with plastic at Catholic Worker center wrap, only partially pulled back when the faithful Page 6 approached. Still, they stayed for the Mass and for the pope’s solemn Easter blessing “urbi et orbi” (to the city and the world). Pope Francis did not give a homily during the Message of Mercy morning Mass, but his Easter message before the blessing picked up a theme he had begun at the Divine Mercy and WYD Easter vigil the night before: The mystery of Easter cannot be understood — and the Christian faith can- Pages 10-11 not be lived fully — without humility. “By His death and resurrection, Jesus shows everyone the way to life and happiness: this way is humility, which involves humiliation,” Pope Francis said. “This is the path which leads to glory. CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING ICCL girls’ Pope Francis greets the crowd after delivering his Easter message and blessing “urbi et orbi” (to basketball crown EASTER, PAGE 16 the city and the world) from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican April 5. Holy Family wins post-season tournament Page 14 ‘Take Me to World Youth Day’ Sweepstakes begins on Divine Mercy Sunday

BY NATALIE KOHRMAN great sacrifice for our young people, but will cer- tainly be an experience that will impact them and bear great fruit for years to come,” noted Cindy FORT WAYNE — During the summer of 2016, Black, diocesan director of the Office of Adult pilgrims from the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Faith Formation, who has previously traveled to Bend will be traveling to World Youth Day WYD with hundreds of teens and young adults. (WYD) in Krakow, Poland, the home of St. John Although pilgrims are expected to sacrifice Paul II. The theme for WYD — “Blessed are financially in order to attend, it is not uncommon the merciful, for they will receive mercy” from for parishes to assist them. According to Stacey Matthew’s Gospel — is fitting since Krakow is the Litchfield, youth minister at St. Charles Borromeo final resting place of St. Maria Faustina Kowalska Parish in Fort Wayne, “Our parish sees the impor- through whom Jesus made known His message of tance of this opportunity for our youth. Many Divine Mercy. A pilgrimage such as WYD is a spiritual jour- parents, teens and other volunteers have stepped Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades continues to invite ney that parallels a pilgrim’s journey toward his up to the challenge and poured out countless hours all young people who will be between the ages of or her heavenly home. It is a time for pilgrims to to help with these efforts!” 16 and 35 as of July 21, 2016 — the date of depar- leave their homes, families and comforts to visit a St. Charles’ fundraisers so far have included ture — to consider joining the diocesan WYD del- sacred place. WYD 2016 will be a time of reflec- two “Parents Night Out” evenings, a collection egation as it visits sites in Warsaw, Czestochowa, tion and sacrifice. during coffee and doughnuts, a trivia night and a Auschwitz, Wadowice, Kalwaria and Krakow. However, that sacrifice begins before boarding bake sale. Litchfield was particularly excited about The cost to attend is approximately $4,000 and the plane as pilgrims save, earn and fundraise for includes all transportation, lodging, WYD registra- the money to pay for WYD. tion and many meals. “This considerable investment will require MERCY, PAGE 11 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC April 12, 2015 TODAY’S CATHOLIC

Official newspaper of the Indiana RFRA firestorm Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 cultures, which has only recently been rejected and “just requirements of public order.” It by many in our society? Advocates for gay seems to me that the RFRA laws are in accord IN TRUTH marriage are winning the debate as they frame with this teaching of the Church. They seek to PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades the issue cleverly as “marriage equality,” rather protect our religious liberty, while also allow- AND than focusing on the deeper question of the ing for exceptions when it comes to a “compel- EDITOR: Tim Johnson nature and meaning of marriage. ling government interest,” since the Church NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad CHARITY The vocal and strident opponents of also speaks of “due limits.” The “common Indiana’s RFRA raise the issue of discrimi- good” would be such a limit. How to apply Editorial Department BY BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES nation against homosexual persons. As I all this to the present debate? It does not seem PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan mentioned, RFRA is not a blank check for justifiable to me to compel believers in authen- bigotry. There are other laws that protect tic marriage to seemingly condone “same-sex FREELANCE WRITERS: Ann Carey, Michelle national firestorm erupted after Governor people from discrimination. RFRA does not marriage” any more than it is justifiable for Castleman, Karen Clifford, Bonnie Pence signed into law the Indiana provide immunity to discrimination claims. anyone to unjustly discriminate against persons Elberson, Denise Fedorow, Diane AReligious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA). But the real issue seems to me to be about with same-sex attraction. In other words, not Freeby, Sister Margie Lavonis, CSC, Indiana’s RFRA, supported by the Indiana same-sex marriage. Would Indiana’s RFRA, cooperating with same-sex marriage is not Jodi Magallanes, Joe Kozinski, Vince Bishops, was modeled after the 1993 federal prior to the changes enacted after the national unjust discrimination. Not respecting the genu- LaBarbera and Deb Wagner RFRA law and its counterparts that have been uproar, have allowed businesses and others to ine human rights of homosexual persons would adopted in 19 other states. Without getting into deny services for a same-sex wedding? Would be unjust discrimination. Business Department the technicalities of the laws, they basically pre- this be justified? Should a business owner be I think we should be concerned about the vent the government from “substantially bur- compelled to be involved in a ceremony that changes made by our Indiana lawmakers to the AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber dening” a person’s exercise of religion unless he or she believes to be against the divine and state RFRA. Our legislators and governor were BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Bethany there is a “compelling government interest” and natural law? I expect this will be an ongoing under intense pressure to make these changes. Belleville [email protected] unless such restriction of religious freedom is debate. Opposition to gay marriage is viewed The attacks from opponents were unfair and “the least restrictive means of furthering that by many as bigotry. Some have even lost their relentless. The well-orchestrated opposition Advertising Sales compelling governmental interest.” jobs for expressing opposition to gay marriage. included not only LGBT activists, but also Tess Steffen The federal RFRA law has protected reli- Religious liberty has become subjugated to major corporations, and even the NCAA, [email protected] gious freedom, especially that of religious what some claim to be “civil rights.” But they threatening retaliation for enacting the law. The (260) 456-2824 minorities, for over two decades. The federal and seem to forget that religious freedom is a civil hastily enacted changes calmed the storm. I state RFRA laws have not been used as tools right. worry about the possible repercussions for reli- for discrimination. The RFRA laws, including Where does the Catholic Church stand? gious liberty. Continued vigilance is needed. Web site: www.todayscatholicnews.org the Indiana law, do not give people of faith a I think it is important to recall the important I fear that there will be a continual erosion blank check to discriminate against anyone. In teaching of the Second Vatican Council in its of religious liberty in our country. I think, Published weekly except second fact, they are meant to protect people against dis- Decree on Religious Liberty. It declares that for example, of the HHS mandate which is Sunday of January; and every other crimination, in particular, people of faith whose “the human person has a right to religious still being fought to defend our freedom not week from the fourth Sunday in rights to follow their deeply held religious beliefs freedom. Freedom of this kind means that all to cover abortion-inducing drugs, contracep- June through the middle Sunday are increasingly attacked today. people should be immune from coercion on tion, and sterilization in our health care plans. of September; and last Sunday in The anger that was expressed in the intense the part of individuals, social groups and every I think also of the present attack on religious December by the Diocese of Fort campaign against Indiana’s RFRA law was human power so that, within due limits, nobody freedom in Washington, D.C. The Council of Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun focused on the issue of discrimination against is forced to act against his or her convictions the District of Columbia recently passed the St., P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. homosexuals. It is important to state from the nor is anyone to be restrained from acting in Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Act Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, start our Catholic teaching that opposes every accordance with his or her convictions in reli- (RHNDA) and the Human Rights Amendment IN, and additional mailing office. sign of unjust discrimination against homosex- gious matters in private or in public, alone or ACT (HRAA). RHNDA prohibits discrimina- ual persons. Our Indiana Catholic Conference in associations with others. The Council further tion on the basis of “reproductive health deci- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: would have opposed the Indiana RFRA law if declares that the right to religious freedom is sions” even if those decisions conflict with the Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort it would promote such discrimination. based on the very dignity of the human person organization’s beliefs. For example, it does Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or email: [email protected]. I think the crux of the matter has to do with as known through the revealed word of God not allow religious and faith-based groups to same-sex marriage. The Catholic Church and and by reason itself. This right of the human ensure that their employees uphold their teach- MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort many other people of faith oppose the redefini- person to religious freedom must be given such ings. HRAA would repeal the “Armstrong Wayne, IN 46802. Telephone (260) tion of marriage, not as discrimination against recognition in the constitutional order of soci- Amendment,” which protected the freedom of 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. homosexual persons, but because of our belief, ety as will make it a civil right.” The Council religious schools not to fund or provide facili- BUREAU OFFICE: 1328 Dragoon Trail, founded on reason and faith, that male-female further teaches that “the exercise of this right ties to those who violate the schools’ beliefs Mishawaka, IN 46544. Telephone (260) complementarity is intrinsic to marriage. The cannot be interfered with as long as the just about marriage and human sexuality. I don’t 456-2824. Fax (260) 744-1473. very nature of marriage, as established by our requirements of public order are observed.” expect these attacks to end. That’s why we Creator, is a union between one man and one The Church believes and teaches that the need RFRA, on both the federal and state lev- News deadline is the Monday morning woman. Should we not have the freedom to right to religious freedom is founded on the els. We must continue to strive to uphold and before publication date. Advertising uphold this perennial teaching of the Church, very dignity of the human person. It is not an protect religious freedom, founded on the dig- deadline is nine days before publica- a teaching affirmed throughout history and “absolute” right in that there are “due limits” nity of every human person. tion date.

Today’s Catholic may be reached at : Faith lives on despite suffering in Iraq, Syria, say Vatican envoys Today’s Catholic, VATICAN CITY (CNS) — More the people that “we were not alone immediately after Easter they will dren — Syrians and Palestinians P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN than 1,000 people packed into a at this important moment for our all be transferred” to a new area alike — are cowering in their bat- 46856-1169; or email: [email protected] tent in a refugee camp in Irbil, faith, important from a spiritual where there will be trailers and tered homes in profound fear, des- Iraq, for the Easter vigil Mass point of view for all those who find small portable homes. perate for security, food and water, ISSN 0891-1533 celebrated by Italian Cardinal themselves in difficulty.” Meanwhile, in Syria, Islamic deeply concerned by the grave perils USPS 403630 Fernando Filoni, former nuncio to In many ways, the cardinal said, State fighters reportedly took control that may yet come, as hostilities Iraq and Pope Francis’ personal the situation is calm. “The authori- of a large portion of the Yarmouk continue. It is virtually impossible representative to those forced ties I met with are very cooperative” refugee camp, a settlement origi- for civilians to leave Yarmouk as to flee the fury of Islamic State and the Christians are celebrating nally built for Palestinian refugees any attempt to move in the open militants. Easter as best they can, “but they in the 1940s. In a statement April brings high risk.” The cardinal, who brought a have never before celebrated outside 5, the U.N. Relief and Works Archbishop Mario Zenari, the personal donation from the pope their villages and homes. There is Agency, which had been caring for apostolic nuncio to Syria, told to aid the refugees, celebrated the hope that next Easter they can cel- the Palestinians, said, “Since April Vatican Radio, “As you know, Find us on Facebook! Eastern morning Mass in the town ebrate at home again, in their own 1 this residential area of Damascus unfortunately, Syria has begun the www.facebook.com/diocesefwsb of Sulaymaniyah, another town in villages.” — where some 18,000 people have fifth year of its civil war and is liv- Iraqi Kurdistan where the displaced The living conditions in the Irbil already been trapped for over two ing the Way of the Cross. What is have found refuge. camp are particularly difficult, he years — has been engulfed by weighing most on people now is not After the Mass April 5, Cardinal said. “In fact, they live in a structure intense fighting.” knowing what station we are on: Is Filoni, prefect of the Congregation where, unfortunately, the facilities “The lives of civilians in this the last station, the one that pre- Follow us on Twitter! for the Evangelization of Peoples, and the environment are not very Yarmouk have never been more cedes the light of the Resurrection? spoke to Vatican Radio. At both good. However, we have received profoundly threatened,” the state- Or are we still on the fifth station of @diocesefwsb Easter celebrations, he said, he told assurances from the authorities that ment said. “Men, women and chil- this Via Crucis?” April 12, 2015 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 3

Hoosier lawmakers clarify Indiana’s RFRA; Public Schedule of but ‘fix’ raises unanswered questions Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

STATEHOUSE — Amid the pitals? Other questions include; • Sunday, April 12 — Confirmation Mass at Saint Ignatius national media firestorm over “How will Catholic colleges and Loyola Church, Buchanan Valley, Pennsylvania misperceptions of the effects universities be classified or how INDIANA • Tuesday, April 14, 7 p.m. — Confirmation Mass at Saint of the newly-passed Indiana will independent schools not con- Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Fort Wayne Religious Freedom Restoration nected to a parish be defined?” CATHOLIC • Wednesday, April 15, 10:30 a.m. — Presbyterate Meeting, Act (RFRA), Hoosier lawmakers Following days of intense Sacred Heart Parish, Warsaw passed a bill, April 2, to clarify negotiation, the Speaker of CONFERENCE • Wednesday, April 15, 7 p.m. — Confirmation Mass at Saint RFRA’s intent. However, the the House Brian Bosma, Vincent de Paul Church, Elkhart “fix” raises questions about reli- R-Indianapolis, and President BRIGID CURTIS AYER • Thursday, April 16, 5 p.m. — Mass, Saint Joseph Chapel, gious freedom for citizens and Pro Tem, David C. Long, R-Fort Holy Cross College, Notre Dame religious institutions. Wayne reached an agreement on • Thursday, April 16, 7:30 p.m. — Madeleva Lecture, Saint “The Church supports the legislative language contained for their sexual orientation or for Mary’s College, Notre Dame efforts to address and correct the in Senate Bill 50 to make clear living their religious beliefs.” • Friday, April 17 — LuersKnight Dinner and Auction, Bishop mischaracterization of SB 101 as that the intent of Indiana’s RFRA While Indiana’s initial RFRA Luers High School, Fort Wayne a bill that promotes discrimina- law is designed not for discrimi- law did not mention sexual ori- • Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m. — Confirmation Mass at Saint tion. Dialogue to help all under- nation, but rather to require the entation there are fears held by Patrick Church, South Bend stand that the bill establishes a state to pass a compelling interest the LGBT community that the • Saturday, April 18, 5:30 p.m. — Confirmation Mass at Saint legal standard for judicial review test before it could restrict the law could potentially be used to Pius X Church, Granger of disputes is important,” said free exercise of religion for any deny services based on a person’s Glenn Tebbe, executive direc- Hoosier. sexual orientation. tor for the Indiana Catholic The announcement of the In the final week of March, Call to Prayer for Life, Marriage and Religious Conference. deal between business lead- Indiana joined 30 other states in “Defending dignity of all ers, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and providing a state legal framework Liberty Holy Hour across the diocese people means both upholding Transgender (LGBT) community, of the federal Religious Freedom • St. Joseph Church, 1300 N. Main St., Bluffton, hosts prayer for religious freedom and oppos- House and Senate leaders and the Restoration Act (RFRA). vocations and religious freedom the first Thursday of each month ing unjust discrimination,” said governor’s office, came during According to the National beginning with Morning Prayer at 7:45 a.m., Mass at 8 a.m., Adoration Tebbe. “At the same time, people an April 2 press conference, fol- Conference of State Legislatures from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Evening Prayer at 6:30 p.m., Litany of the of faith should not be coerced to lowed by a conference committee (NCSL), this year 12 states in Eucharist and Benediction at 6:45 p.m. and Mass at 7 p.m. On the sec- violate their conscience in their meeting to approve Senate Bill addition to Indiana are looking to ond Wednesday of the month, Prayer for Life, Marriage and Religious daily lives.” 50. add a state RFRA to their respec- Liberty takes place beginning at 5 p.m. and ending with Mass at 7 p.m. Tebbe continued, “The ICC “Every Hoosier’s rights are tive state’s law. • St. Charles Borromeo Church, 4916 Trier Rd, Fort Wayne, has a continues to support Senate Bill protected,” Bosma said, “Gay, The original RFRA legisla- holy hour all Fridays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the chapel. 101, and believes it strikes the straight, black, white, religious, tion, Senate Bill 101, which • Queen of Peace Church in Mishawaka has an hour and a half proper balance that has worked non-religious: We value each Gov. Pence signed into law on (3:30-5 p.m.) of Adoration and Exposition every Saturday prior to the well in the federal RFRA for and every Hoosier.” Long said, March 26, prohibits state or local Vigil Mass at 5:30 p.m. They dedicate this time in honor of private more than 20 years. While well- “Religious rights and individual governments from substantially prayer for the Call to Prayer for Life, Marriage and Religious Liberty. intentioned, the changes may rights can coexist in harmony burdening a person’s ability to • St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Decatur, hosts Eucharistic undermine religious freedom.” together.” Long said that Hoosier exercise their religion, unless the Exposition on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 4:30-6 p.m. The RFRA clarification bill, hospitality is more than just a government can show that it has and on Thursday from 9-10 a.m. and 4:30-8 p.m. The parish asks par- Senate Bill 50, prohibits a pro- saying, “it’s a way of life here.” a compelling interest and that ticipants to pray for the protection of marriage, religious freedom and vider, including businesses or Following a swift passage of the action is the least-restrictive unborn children. individuals, from refusing to offer Senate Bill 50, Gov. Mike Pence means of achieving it. • Our Lady of Good Hope Church, 7215 Saint Joe Rd., Fort or provide its services, facilities, promptly signed it. Pence said, “I Wayne, hosts a holy hour for religious liberty beginning with a rosary goods, or public accommoda- believe resolving this controversy at 9:30 a.m. every Tuesday. tion to any member of the public and making clear that every per- based on sexual orientation or son feels welcome and respected gender identity, in addition to in our state is best for Indiana.” race, color, religion, ancestry, Many Democrats, includ- age, national origin, disability, ing House Minority Leader, sex or military service. Rep. Scott Pelath, D-Michigan Report abuse Senate Bill 50 does not estab- City and Senate Minority Floor lish a defense to a civil action or Leader, Sen. Tim Lanane, criminal prosecution for refusal D-Anderson, said the “fix” didn’t t remains important for our Church to protect Permanece importante para nuestra Iglesia by a provider to offer or provide go far enough and wanted the children and young persons from the evils of proteger a los niños y jóvenes adultos de los actos services, facility, use of public Republican leadership to either abuse. To abuse a child is a sin. The Diocese maléficos del abuso. Abusar a un niño es pecado. accommodations, goods, employ- repeal RFRA or add sexual ori- Iof Fort Wayne-South Bend remains committed to La Diócesis de Fort Wayne-South Bend permanece ment, or housing to any member entation and gender identity to upholding and following its guidelines, policies and comprometida en mantener y seguir sus directrices, or members of the general public Indiana’s civil rights law. The procedures that were implemented for the Protection pólizas y procedimientos que fueron implemen- on the basis of race, color, reli- Republicans were unwilling to of Children and Young People. These can be tados para la Protección de Niños/as y Personas gion, ancestry, age, national ori- make further changes. reviewed on the diocese’s website, www.diocesef- Jóvenes. Esto se puede observar en la página ciber- gin, disability, sex, sexual orien- Chris Douglas, a long-time wsb.org under “Safe Environment.” nética de la Diócesis, www.diocesefwsb.org bajo la tation, gender identity or United member of the LGBT community If you have reason to believe that a child may sección de Ambiente Seguro “Safe Enviornment.” States military services. in Indianapolis who supports the be a victim of child abuse or neglect, Indiana law Si usted tiene razón para creer que un niño The proposed language also clarification said, “This statement requires that you report this to civil authorities. If puede ser victima de abuso o negligencia, la ley de exempts churches and other non- is a stronger statement than a you or someone you know was abused as a child Indiana requiere que usted reporte esto a las autori- profit religious organizations, repeal” of RFRA. or young person by an adult, you are encouraged dades civiles. Si usted o alguien que usted conoce including affiliated schools, from Prior to the legislative clarifi- to notify appropriate civil authorities of that abuse. fue abusado, ya sea niño o persona joven por un the definition of “provider.” cation, the five Indiana bishops In addition, if the alleged abuser is or was a priest adulto, lo animamos a que notifique las autoridades Senate Bill 50 exempts from the reiterated their support for RFRA, or deacon of the Catholic Church, you are encour- civiles apropiadas de ese abuso. También, si el ale- “provider” definition a rabbi, Senate Bill 101, by issuing their aged to contact Mary Glowaski, victim assistance gado abusador es o fue un sacerdote o diacono de priest, preacher, minister, pastor own statement April 1. In addi- coordinator, 260-399-1458, email: mglowaski@dio- la Iglesia Católica, lo animamos contactar a Mary or designee of a church or other tion to affirming religious free- cesefwsb.org, or Rev. Msgr. Robert Schulte, vicar Glowaski, Coordinadora de Asistencia de Victimas, nonprofit religious organization dom, the bishops restated the general of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, 260-399-1458, correo electrónico: mglowaski@ or society when the individuals Church’s position calling for all at P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46801, or at diocesefwsb.org, o al Rev. Msgr. Robert Schulte, are engaged in a religious func- people “to show mutual respect 260-399-1419, email: [email protected]. The Vicario General de la Diócesis de Fort Wayne - tion of a church. for one another.” diocese is committed to helping prevent the abuse or South Bend, al P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Tebbe said the new language The bishops said, “We urge neglect of children and young people and to assist 46801, o al 260-399-1419, correo electrónico: raises questions, such as, “What’s all people of good will to show those who claim to have suffered harm as a result of [email protected]. La Diócesis esta com- the definition or limitation of a mutual respect for one another so such abuse. prometida en ayudar a prevenir el abuso o neg- ‘religious function’? Are pro- that the necessary dialogue and ligencia de niños y personas jóvenes y dar asis- fessionals such as physicians discernment can take place to tencia a aquellos quienes reclaman haber sufrido included? Does a ‘non-profit reli- ensure that no one in Indiana will daño como resultado de tal abuso. gious organization’ include hos- face discrimination whether it is 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC April 12, 2015

Theology of the body curriculum to be

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Our Providers of the body curriculum on April 16 Prior to becoming in South Bend and April 30 in Fort pope, he had written a Christopher Stroud, M.D. Wayne. The theology of the body manuscript for a book Lindsay Davidson, CNM curriculum will utilize Ascension that was tentatively titled Marianne Stroud, CNM Press’ “Theology of the Body for “Man and Woman He Angela Martin, M.D. (6/15/15) Teens” (middle school edition) Created Them,” and in 1979 he began delivering program, “which contains a student text, parent guide and DVD series, a series of Wednesday 260-222-7401 as well as supplemental lesson audience catecheses www.fertilityandmidwifery.com plans developed by the junior high based on this manuscript, religion curriculum committee for that came to be referred Parishioners: St. Vincent de Paul, Fort Wayne our diocese,” Lisa Everett, the co- to as his “theology of the director of the Office of Family body.” Early Bird Spring Special... 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The fact that we sible student text and DVD series to been required by Bishop Kevin C. are created in the image and like- introduce junior high students to the ¦ ¦ Rhoades to implement beginning ness of God means not only that theology of the body and the vir- GIFTS in the 2015-2016 academic year,” both men and women are rational tue of chastity in a systematic and sustained way as part of the regu- •First Communion Everett told Today’s Catholic. and free beings, endowed with the “In brief,” she said, “schools will same personal dignity and the same lar religion curriculum. •Cherished Memories be integrating an eight-week theol- supernatural destiny, it also means Secondly, due to the increasing •An exclusive collection ogy of the body curriculum module that man and woman ‘become’ the challenges in the culture regarding into religion class during the second image of God by living in loving the vocation of marriage and the of hand selected gifts semester of grade 7, while parish communion with one another. 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SOUTH BEND — Sister Helen The Supreme Court Prejean smiled warmly as she had said it was okay. scanned the crowded dining room at From that moment South Bend’s Our Lady of the Road on, I felt called to Catholic Worker Drop-in Center. tell Americans about On Tuesday of Holy Week, stu- this.” Executions are dents, mostly from Notre Dame, sat done in our name, on the floor on blankets, relinquish- in the name of the ing the center’s chairs to older knees citizens of the state, and backs. she said. Many don’t Sister Prejean, a Sister of St. understand what’s Joseph, nationally recognized being done because advocate for abolishing the death it’s hidden. penalty and the author of the best- In 1993, Sister selling book, “Dead Man Walking,” Prejean wrote “Dead seemed particularly happy to see Students from the University of Notre Dame talk Man Walking: An dozens of young people seated with Sister Helen Prejean about what they’ve Eyewitness Account around her podium. Several student learned about the death penalty. of the Death Penalty leaders had told the group they were in the United States.” studying the death penalty and cir- CATHY ODELL A year later, actress culating petitions to end it. ing the switch for “twin electric Susan Sarandon, who Sister Helen Prejean makes a point during her talk about the death penal- chairs” — one for Patrick and one Sister Prejean remarked that ty at Our Lady of the Road Catholic Worker Drop-in Center in South Bend. had read the book, contacted her in she had been speaking out for the for his brother and accomplice, hopes of making it into a film. abolition of capital punishment for Eddie Sonnier. Today, Sister Prejean said that almost 30 years. But, she said, she the all-Black St. Thomas Housing his spiritual advisor. Though she But, LeBlanc soon saw what she is encouraged to see more always begins with her own story project in New Orleans, she began didn’t realize it then, this role status hatred was doing to his life and people rejecting capital punishment. and how she “woke up” to what the to see that many people were being would officially allow her to attend peace. “They killed my son but I’m State-sanctioned executions, she Gospel really means. denied charity and justice. She Sonnier’s execution. not going to kill them,” he finally said, represent violence — killing Sister Prejean was born and began to “wake up” to the Church’s As Sister Prejean got to know told himself and later told Sister — done in the name of the people raised in Baton Rouge “in privi- call for a “preferential option for the Sonnier, she avoided reaching out Prejean. “Jesus is where life is. I of a state. Referring to frequent calls lege.” The daughter of a lawyer, she poor” and what it meant. to the families of his victims who found life going down the road of for mercy from Pope Francis, she attended private, Catholic schools. In 1981, Sister Prejean began to were also Catholics. “That was a forgiveness.” Sister Prejean was added that the families of victims While growing up, she said, she had write to a death row inmate at the mistake,” she said bluntly. “I felt deeply touched by the man’s Christ- are now frequently asking for mercy no contact with those in need, par- Louisiana state prison. A second guilty because they were in such like compassion and love. “He’s for those who have killed their loved ticularly with African-Americans. sort of awakening was about to great pain. But, I wrongly believed really the hero of my book, ‘Dead ones. “It was Jim Crow days. Even begin, she said. She had learned that that I had to be on one ‘side’ or the Man Walking,’” she said. “When New Jersey did away Catholic churches were racially sep- those in prison were typically poor other. I didn’t think I could advocate Meanwhile, Sonnier urged his with the death penalty nine years arated,” she said, “but I never ques- and people of color. Sister Prejean’s for Patrick Sonnier and minister to spiritual advisor and friend not to ago,” she said, “62 victims’ families tioned it.” In fact, she added, “For a two-year friendship with Patrick the families of his victims.” attend his execution. He feared that testified and said, ‘Don’t kill for us. long time, I didn’t even understand Sonnier began. Sonnier was await- When she met Lloyd LeBlanc, it would scar her emotionally. But, The death penalty just re-victimizes that the Gospel of Jesus was also ing the death sentence for the mur- her awakening continued. LeBlanc, as Sister Prejean explained, she told us because it can’t give us peace. 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April 12, 2015 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7 Open house, tour St. Pius students embrace to celebrate 175th stewardship anniversary of St. Mary GRANGER — The community of round the iocese St. Pius X Catholic School, Granger, DECATUR — To celebrate their A D recently conducted two collections 175th anniversary St. Mary of the to support the Christ Child Society Assumption Catholic Church in and St. Vincent de Paul Society of Decatur will host an open house South Bend. on Sunday, April 19, from 2-3:30 ST. MATTHEW SCHOOL STUDENTS MEET THE SEMINARIANS Over 4,100 pieces of clothing p.m. Friends, neighbors and fam- were collected in one week and ily are invited to walk through the donated to Christ Child Society on church and rectory as a volunteer March 13 as part of the school’s explains church architecture, tra- Step-by-Step Stewardship program ditions and faith at each of 15 sta- sponsored by the kindergarten class- tions and answers questions. es. Enter the Fourth Street doors and The Step by Step Student receive a walking tour handout. Stewardship Program is designed Before entering, visitors are to teach St. Pius X students as they encouraged to look above the main grow to be good stewards of all doors to view the relief sculptures the gifts God has given them. This of St. Mary, patron saint of the is done in an age appropriate way church; the Visitation, left of St. through a different category of ser- Mary to St. Elizabeth, who car- vice for each grade level. ries St. John the Baptist in her The school’s student council womb; and the Annunciation of made a commitment to support the Angel Gabriel to the Virgin Eric’s Promise, an annual Lenten Mary at the right. These relief program in honor of the late Eric sculptures were executed first in Henry, Marian High School stu- full size clay models and then dent. Eric Henry made a prom- carved in Indiana limestone by ise to be more giving during Lent, Ernest B. Haswell of Cincinnati, shortly before he was killed in an Ohio. Inside on each side of the automobile accident. Today, many mosaic visitors may view relief local organizations host collections sculptures — the Sacred Heart on to continue to fulfill Eric’s Promise. the left and St. John, Apostle on The St. Pius community collect- the right. This relief is registered ed over 1,800 toiletry items ranging at the Smithsonian Art Museum. from toothbrushes and toothpaste After the walking tour, all are to laundry and dish soap, to sup- TRINA KOLDYKE invited to meet Father Dave Voors port families in need through the St. and Deacon Jerry Kohrman in the Students of St. Matthew School in South Bend had an opportunity to meet some of the dioc- Vincent de Paul Society. Parish Hall and enjoy refresh- The students received a “dress ments. The bookstore will be open esan seminarians up close. Students have been writing to the seminarians throughout the year down day” as reward for their as well. and on Monday, March 30, the seminarians visited St. Matthew classrooms. In the photo, front efforts and an all-school assembly In the spring of 1838 Father featured the Spraoi agus Rince Irish Mueller said the first Mass at row, from left, are Dennis Di Benedetto, Thomas Zehr, David Huneck, Mark Hellinger and Dance Group. the Fettick home on the cor- ner of Third and Monroe where Cody Martin; back row, Caleb Kruse, Daniel Koehl, Timothy Horne and Bob Garrow. Century Link now stands. From 1838 to Nov. 12, 1840, Decatur was a mission. Then it was orga- out that he had won the American of Service,” April 12-18. nized and named St. Mary of the Voice Medal, an award that has To plan various activities for the SISTER TEACHES EDUCACIÓN PARA Assumption Catholic Church. only 35 recipients nationwide. year, the sisters appointed a com- In 1847 the first wooden frame “While I am certainly very proud mittee to develop many ideas and EL MINISTERIO CLASS building was erected followed by of this award, I’m mostly just glad ways to better the communities in a red brick building in 1874. It was that the Scholastic judges enjoyed which they live as well as commu- demolished in February 1949, and my writing as much as they did,” nities where their friends live. ground was broken for the current he commented. “From the beginning of our building in March 1952. Auxiliary The National Awards presen- planning, the committee wanted Bishop Leo A Pursley laid the tation will be held in June at to ensure that the celebration of cornerstone on Dec. 12, 1952, Carnegie Hall in New York City. the 175th anniversary would not and Archbishop John Francis Noll “Writing is only one of my be a time of patting ourselves on dedicated the Lannon limestone many passions,” Mayer said, “the the backs,” Sister Lisa Stallings building on May 31, 1954. others of which include science, said. “Both Saint Mary-of-the- mathematics, film and theater.” Woods College and the Sisters Mayer is vice president of Drama of Providence were established Saint Joseph student wins Club, co-president of Film Club, by women who made tremendous prestigious writing award and captain of the Mathletes. He is personal sacrifices for the good a member of NHS, German Club of others, and both entities have SOUTH BEND and Liturgical Choir, and partici- continued to hold service of others — Writing pated in this year’s Stations of the as a value for 175 years.” comes naturally Cross for the second year in a row. Several activities have been to Saint Joseph Also known for his acting tal- planned to take place at Saint High School ent, Mayer has performed in every Mary-of-the-Woods, includ- student Jordan Saint Joseph production since he ing picking up trash and more. Mayer. He’s arrived as a freshman. However, Sister Lisa said those been doing it Mayer will be attending Purdue who do not live near the congre- JORDAN MAYER since he was a University next year. He will be gation can be active in their own small child, but studying aeronautical and aero- community. really got into it space engineering. “We are encouraging all staff, his sophomore year. Mayer was alumnae and alumni, sisters, PHOTO BY LOURDES SILVA notified on March 16 that he had Sisters of Providence Providence Associates and friends Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sister Margarita Morena, won Scholastic Art and Writing of the congregation to mark the Awards’ National American Voice to host Week of Service 175th anniversary through service a native of Panama, recently taught a class that was part of Award, for his writing piece enti- of others wherever they live,” she tled, “To Mr. Alexander Fuller.” SAINT MARY-OF-THE- the Educación para el Ministerio program. About 80 people WOODS — To help celebrate 175 said. “While we have made no During Mayer’s four years at plans for future service weeks, attended the in-service offered at Our Lady of Guadalupe Saint Joseph he has also won six years, the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods it is certainly something to think Church and Diocesan Shrine in Warsaw. Her topic was Regional Gold Keys, three Silver about as we move forward.” Keys and a National Silver. Mayer and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods “Multiple Intelligence and Inter-generational Catechesis.” was shocked when he first found College are sponsoring a “Week 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC April 12, 2015

CHRISM MASS AT THE CATHEDRAL EASTER VIGIL

JOE ROMIE The Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.

HOLY THURSDAY

KEVIN HAGGENJOS Blessing of the fire during the Easter Vigil at St. Matthew Cathedral. GOOD FRIDAY

JOE ROMIE Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades washes the feet of a seminarian at the Holy Thursday Mass JOE ROMIE of the Last Supper at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Veneration of the cross during the Good Friday service at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. April 12, 2015 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9

EASTER VIGIL

Alleluia!EASTER SUNDAY

KEVIN HAGGENJOS Conferral of the sacra- ments of Baptism and Confirmation at St. Matthew Cathedral.

JOE ROMIE Easter Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. 10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC April 12, 2015 23rd Anniversary of Divine Mercy at Our Parish Divine Mercy celebration for the whole world. This is the official logo and prayer for World Youth Day 2016, which were unveiled July 3 in the event’s host city — Krakow, Poland — by SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015 Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz. The logo and prayer 2:00 - 2:45 pm focus on the theme chosen by Pope Francis from the Gospel of Matthew: “Blessed are the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament merciful, for they will receive mercy.” Divine Mercy Chaplet and Reconciliation 3:00 pm: Holy Mass World Youth Day 2016 in Poland will Many Priests to help with your needs Immaculate Conception Church, offer ‘Message of Mercy’ 500 East Seventh Street, Auburn accommodate pilgrims. its and concerts and exhibitions at Father Derrick Sneyd, Pastor BY JONATHAN LUXMORE “Having hosted several pil- more than 100 locations, as well Hors d’oeuvres and beverages provided afterward by the parish. grimages by the late St. John as “wayside catechesis” sessions WARSAW, Poland (CNS) — Paul II to his home city, Krakow in 30 languages and a “reconcili- A new airport, improved road is well equipped and prepared ation zone” with several hundred and rail links, a fleet of dream for large-scale events like this,” confessionals. buses and “Youth Bible” are Filip Szatanik, spokesman for It added that Poland’s 16 arch- Join Us! among features projected for the the Krakow City Council, told dioceses and 28 dioceses had so Catholic Church’s 14th interna- Catholic News Service. far pledged accommodation for NOVENA tional celebration of World Youth “It’s also a great Church 373,000 foreign visitors, and said Day in Krakow, Poland, in 2016. city, full of sacral buildings and the organizing committee had Divine Mercy Chaplet “It’s still 16 months to go, but objects and closely linked to been asked to add canoe trips and the planning is well advanced,” Poland’s Christian history. We mountain hikes to enable foreign Good Friday, April 3 said Msgr. Bronislaw Fidelus, a can count especially on this side pilgrims to sample the life of St. co-organizer of the event sched- of its character to make this a John Paul II, who was archbishop to Saturday, April 12 uled for July 26-Aug. 1. major promotional opportunity,” of Krakow from 1964 to 1978. “There’s huge interest abroad, he said. Pope Francis also has been 3 PM and we’ve already registered Launched by St. John Paul II invited to visit Wadowice, where large church groups from the in 1985, World Youth Day is cel- John Paul II was born in 1920, in St. Jude Church U.S., Europe and Latin America. ebrated annually on a local level during his visit. We’re sure the theme of Divine and every two or three years with Organizers said the “Youth FORT WAYNE Mercy, chosen specially by the an international gathering with Bible,” under preparation at the pope, will create a real openness the pope. Catholic University of Lublin, Starts Good Friday, April 3 to Christ among young partici- Krakow was announced as the would present the New Testament pants,” Msgr. Fidelus said. 2016 venue by Pope Francis at in contemporary language with- World Youth Day organiz- the last World Youth Day in Rio out “archaic expressions.” 15th Worldwide Mercy Sunday ers expect the 14th international de Janeiro in 2013. They added that the “vir- World Youth Day will have tual prayer marathon,” launched April 12, 2015 Divine Mercy Sunday Devotion event will attract more than 2 million people from around the the theme, “Blessed are the mer- March 13, would enable young 3:00 PM world. ciful, for they will receive mercy” Christians to show where they (Matthew 5:7), and will follow were “praying to change the Recommend Reconciliation Msgr. Fidelus said the pro- gram was approved March 13 April 2016 church-state celebra- world,” or requesting prayers, by prior to Divine Mercy Sunday by a Vatican delegation under tions of the 1,050th anniversary clicking on a website, www.may- Cardinal Stanislaw Rylko, presi- of Poland’s Christian conversion. feelings.com/prayforwyd. Exposition and Confessions: 1:00 - 3:00 PM dent of the Pontifical Council Pope Francis is scheduled to Beginning in July, a fleet of for Laity, adding that the Polish lead a televised Way of the Cross yellow “dream buses,” chartered • Procession and Benediction Church counted on the five-day procession from the city’s Divine by young Catholics at Poland’s event to renew the faith among Mercy Sanctuary, followed by a Kalwaria Zebrzydowska Marian of the Blessed Sacrament young Catholics everywhere. prayer vigil on youth issues near sanctuary, is to travel throughout the Wieliczka Salt Mine, and a Europe to publicize the celebra- • Presider and Homilist: Father Jacob Meyer Meanwhile, a Krakow offi- cial said work was underway to final Mass in Krakow’s Blonia tion. expand the city’s communication Park. Meanwhile, a World Youth St. Jude Church - Randallia Drive at East State Blvd., Fort Wayne and transport network and road The World Youth Day website Day cross, made in 1983, has and rail links with Europe as well said the festival would feature a been taken to the Jasna Gora www.stjudefw.org/adoration as to renovate local schools to tent museum with Vatican exhib- national sanctuary and the for- mer Nazi concentration camp at Auschwitz. It was to tour Poland Divine Mercy Celebration Divine Mercy until the festival. Father Tomasz Kijowski, Sunday World Youth Day spokesman, Sunday, April 12, 2015 St. Mary of the Assumption Parish predicted the event would also St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 414 Madison Street • Decatur, Indiana have an “activating effect” on young people in Poland. 10:30 a.m. Mass (Ad Orientem) Sunday, April 12, 2015 “The young have been leaving 11:45 a.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament the Church here — we need some 1:00 p.m. shock, some impulse, to halt 12:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. - Confessions •Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and reverse this trend,” Father Kijowski told KAI, Poland’s 3:00 p.m. Blessing of the Divine Mercy Image •Rosary Catholic information agency. and praying of Chaplet •Divine Mercy Chaplet “I wouldn’t want to suggest we’re working out some vision 3:30 p.m. Benediction for a Christian Poland, but we 2:00 p.m. want to initiate certain processes, April 12, 2015 which will continue after the 4500 Fairfield Avenue, Fort Wayne 46807 Sunday Mass World Youth Day, instead of end- Come join us! ing when the pope flies out.” April 12, 2015 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 11 ‘Golden thread’ links Holy Year of Mercy and St. Faustina Kowalska

BY LAURA IERACI “Pope Francis does not simply said human recourse to God’s mercy want to dedicate a year to mercy or is impeded by the devil, who wants to call a meeting of the bishops on to keep humanity enslaved by sin. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The rec- mercy. Pope Francis will open the But God, through His mercy, tor of a Rome sanctuary dedicated to Holy Door so that it can be a year grants people “new life” when they Divine Mercy said he sees a “golden for mercy,” he emphasized. place themselves before Him, even thread” connecting the upcoming God’s mercy is for all of human- with all of their wrongdoing, mis- Holy Year of Mercy and the mes- ity — believers and nonbelievers takes, weaknesses and fragility, the sage Jesus conveyed to St. Faustina alike — and Christians are called to priest said. Kowalska nearly 85 years ago. bring this message to the world for Father Bart acknowledged that Father Jozef Bart, rector of the all to receive, Father Bart insisted. the message of God’s mercy is not Church of the Holy Spirit, said the Reflecting on the challenge of new; it is the message of the Gospel. three most recent popes all “insisted bringing God’s mercy to nonbe- But the Church’s mission, at every on this message of mercy,” starting lievers in a secular society, Father point in history, is “to introduce with St. John Paul II, who canonized Bart described mercy as “a point of humanity to God’s mercy and to St. Faustina in 2000 and declared encounter with all peoples,” particu- make this mercy known,” he said. the Sunday after Easter to be Divine larly through what are traditionally And St. Faustina “shed new light Mercy Sunday. called the corporal acts of mercy, and gave a particular vigor to the St. Faustina was a Polish Sister such as tending to the sick, the hun- message of mercy preached by the of Our Lady of Mercy. She had gry and the imprisoned. Through Church.” visions of Jesus saying He would these concrete actions, “I can reach To live mercy is to have an open show mercy to those who prayed all souls, whether they believe or heart, to be compassionate and full for it and shared it with others. The not,” he said. of tenderness toward others, just as Church of the Holy Spirit, just a In his frequent catecheses on “Jesus ripped open His heart for us block from St. Peter’s Square, has mercy, Pope Francis seems to on the cross, before our hardness a side chapel dedicated to Divine be “convincing us of the truth of heart,” he explained. A merciful Mercy. of mercy,” said Father Bart. heart is moved by the needs of oth- Father Bart, who was born in Fundamental to this pontificate is ers and springs to action to resolve Poland but is a priest of the Diocese the call to “go out to the peripheries” their hardships. of Rome, said Pope Francis’ Year to bring God’s mercy to all people “We can speak about mercy day of Mercy is the culmination of the who suffer, he added. and night, but we have to do it,” Church’s official recognition of the Many people who have made he said. “If behind our words there message of Divine Mercy. mistakes in their lives “think there aren’t concrete actions, then this is “It seems that heaven is in a great is no place for them in the heart of not the fullness of mercy.” rush to come help this world that God,” Father Bart said. He attrib- He said its fullness can be truly has many problems, that is sick uted this to the human tendency “to achieved through proclamation, and wounded,” he said. erase from our hearts” those people prayer and works. Though the most Pope Francis surprised Catholics who have been hurtful or who have important aspect for the jubilee is March 13 by announcing the special CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING made grave mistakes. prayer, he said. Holy Year, which will begin Dec. 8, Pope Francis walks past a crucifix to a confessional during a Lenten “But God will never do that,” he “We must invoke God’s mercy,” 2015, and end Nov. 20, 2016. The penance service in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican March 13. During said. he said. “We must ask that this biblical theme is “Be merciful, just the service the pope announced an extraordinary jubilee, a Holy Year of He also spoke of the “great battle mercy come, and that God will have as your Father is merciful.” Mercy, to be celebrated from Dec. 8, 2015, until Nov. 20, 2016. between good and evil today,” and mercy on us all.”

At the diocesan level, two ave- WYD nues of financial aid for pilgrims are available. The first is the “Take Me Four Days of On-air Celebration CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 To World Youth Day” sweepstakes aimed at young adults. Starting on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 12, and a unique opportunity in May. ending on June 12, young adults “We are collaborating with the can go to www.TakeMeToWYD. University of Saint Francis to vol- com and enter a sweepstakes to win a unteer behind the scenes for the free trip to WYD in Poland or one of Spring Sharathon Dorothy Day Conference. After we two runner-up prizes for discounted complete our tasks, the volunteers pilgrimages. will hear Most Reverend Jose H. In addition, the Our Sunday Tuesday – Friday Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles, Visitor Institute has awarded the dio- give his talk. In return, USF will be cese a grant to cover the cost of 40 April 28 – May 1 making a donation to our cause for $1,000 scholarships for both teens WYD,” Litchfield said. and young adults wanting to attend 7 am to 7 pm Because many parishes have sup- the pilgrimage. port systems such as youth groups Those interested in learning more already in place for teens, young about the scholarship or to download adults may be more likely to struggle an application can visit www.dioce- AMListen 1450 and Welcome pledge Home with affording the cost of WYD. sefwsb.org/WYD. Scholarship appli- Sean Allen, diocesan director of cations are due by June 1, and award 888-436-1450 Young Adult Ministry, added, “The notification will occur in early July. price of the WYD pilgrimage is often “We hope that both the sweep- at RedeemerRadio.com one of the biggest hurdles for young stakes and the scholarship will serve adults to overcome. The cost can to encourage more young people in appear out of reach.” our diocese to consider attending Allen encourages parishes not to WYD. We also want those who have forget that young adults between already registered to know that both 18 and 35 are invited to WYD, and the sweepstakes and the scholarship has put together a list of ideas spe- are open to them,” said Seng. cifically for young adults wanting to attend WYD and parishes that want 106.3AM 1450 FM • 95.7 FM • 89.9 FM to assist them. This list can be found Contact Natalie Kohrman at 260-399- under the “F.A.Q.” tab on the dioc- 1420 or [email protected] for Welcome Home esan WYD website. information. 12 COMMENTARY April 12, 2015 In a world of brotherly love

very year around this time, I birthrate had declined for the sixth go away with my three broth- year in a row. American women ers to play golf for an extend- now have, on average, 1.86 babies INTELLECT Eed weekend. Next to Christmas, it over the course of their lives. For is my favorite time of the year. We college graduates, the number is AND have taken on greater family and lower. professional responsibilities. Still, We’re not yet in a class with VIRTUE in more than 20 years, not one of Japan (1.4 births per woman), JOHN GARVEY us has missed our golf trip. It is an Poland (1.33) or South Korea important commitment. (1.25), but all of us are below The principal attraction is not the the rate (about 2.1) necessary for golf — although we do all love to population replacement. Most “the home is the first school of play and compete. The reason I love developed nations now worry about Christian life.” My siblings were it so much is that, outside of my not having enough young people to my classmates in that school. Our parents taught us the Ten marriage, my closest friends in the support their aging populations. Listen Tell the child that he/ world are my brothers. (My sisters But an overlooked aspect of the Commandments together — and as she was right to tell. too, but they don’t play golf.) proliferation of one-child families is brothers and sisters we also broke For five days, we talk about the effect that a solitary childhood some of them together and learned work, family and faith. We can has on children. Imagine a society, hard lessons. laugh and share our problems. We not very different from our own, I don’t mean to attach undue Assure the child that Avoid expressing do an inventory of our children and where every child is an only child moral valence to family size. Let’s the abuse is not shock, outrage, or their successes or issues. Each of us — no brothers or sisters. Their not forget that Jesus was an only his/her fault. disappointment is godfather to a number of nieces children, one generation later, would child. And there are lots of only and nephews. have no cousins, uncles or aunts. children in my circle of friends who I thought about these family How might their perspective on life learned the lessons of Christian life connections recently when I read be different? better than I did. Do not threaten or condemn the in the report of the National Center The Catechism of the Catholic Do not promise to perpetrator. for Health Statistics that the U.S. Church says in No. 1657 that GARVEY, PAGE 13 keep the abuse a secret.

Avoid asking a lot of questions; this is Doubting Thomas affirms Jesus is risen best left to professionals. Avoid questions that make the of salvation, literally had seen the you,” Jesus makes clear that peace child feel guilty or responsible, Risen Lord. The first Christians only is in God. The living Lord is such as, "Why didn't you say THE anything sooner?" or "Why revered the Apostles. the sole source of peace. didn't you say no?" SUNDAY Love for others, in the model of Jesus, was more than a platitude or Reflection vague ideal. The early Christians GOSPEL This weekend, the Church Remember that the assisted the poor. Indeed, they child may have been MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION sold their property or houses and calls its people to have faith threatened; assure donated the proceeds to assist the and to rejoice. Resurrection and the child that you will Redemption in Jesus refer not to Report the suspected abuse to keep him/her safe needy. and that he/she is not St. John’s First Epistle supplies memories of times long ago, but the authorities (DCS and the police) in trouble. 2nd Sunday of Easter the second reading, defining what living realities for us to experience being a Christian means. here and now. Jn 20:19-31 Each believer must give himself It is time for us to find s almost always in the fully in love to God, through consolation and strength in Jesus, Easter season, the Acts of trust and faith in Jesus. Because the crucified and risen and living the Apostles furnishes the of this commitment, and because still. ALiturgy of the Word with its first of the Lord’s redeeming acts, Thus, we observe Divine Mercy Ensuring the Dignity and Safety of Every Child reading. each Christian is a child of God. Sunday on this date. In and through diocesefwsb.org/youth-protection Acts claims to be, and scholars This term means much more than Jesus, the Risen, the Son of God, assume it indeed to be, the work merely earthly creation. It means divine mercy is with us. of the Evangelist who wrote St. eternal life. While sin and human Luke’s Gospel. Acts, therefore, Baptism in water symbolizes limitation present obstacles, often Saint of the Week may properly be seen as a this absolute commitment. considerable, in our progress toward continuation of the story presented The Gospel reading for this God, the Lord left us the Apostles. in Luke’s Gospel. Luke’s Gospel weekend is from St. John’s Gospel. With their successors in the closes with the Ascension of Jesus. It is a Resurrection Narrative, Church as our guides and the Acts then begins at this point. and it is a story with which most bearers of divine mercy, literally, we As it progresses, Acts traces for Christians are quite familiar. Recall find forgiveness and the light to see some years the development of the the dismay among the followers of the way to follow Jesus. infant Church, describing the plight Jesus when they found the empty of its first members. In so doing, tomb? Where had the body of the it provides a fascinating insight Lord been taken? into the formation of the Church’s This reading answers the structure, as well as a powerful question. The body of the Lord has Magdalen Canossa lesson in the basic beliefs that so been taken nowhere. Jesus lives! READINGS compelled absolute loyalty and He is risen! The encounter with Sunday: Acts 4:32-35 Pa 118:2-4, 1774-1835 devotion from the early Christians the doubting, demanding Thomas 13-15, 22-24 1 Jn 5:1-6 Jn 20:19-31 Feast April 10 whom Acts praises. affirms this fact. Monday: Acts 4:23-31 Ps 2:1-9 Jn It also gives great examples Resurrection from the dead is 3:1-8 This foundress, born to a noble family in Verona, Italy, lost her father stunning in itself, but Jesus further of unquailed faith, and of human Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37 Ps 93:1-2, 5 at age 5 and was abandoned by her mother when she remarried. ignorance and treachery. acts as God by conferring the Jn 3:7b-15 Choosing religious life over an advantageous marriage, Magdalen first In this weekend’s reading, very power of the Holy Spirit on joined the Carmelites, but left when she saw that their strict rules of Acts presents the first members the Apostles. He grants them the Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26 Ps 34:2-9 of the Church as being “of one authority of forgiving sins, a divine Jn 3:16-21 enclosure would prohibit her charitable works. She began a new com- heart and one mind.” Love for, privilege as sins affront God. He Thursday: Acts 5:27-33 Ps 34:2, 9, munity, the Canossian Daughters of Charity, in 1799 by bringing two and adherence to the Lord were sends them to the four corners of 17-20 Jn 3:31-36 poor girls into her own home. The institute spread throughout Italy, central to their lives. The Apostles the world to bring redemption to all Friday: Acts 5:34-42 Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14 and Magdalen helped found an order of priests and a third order for bore witness to the Resurrection humankind. Jn 6:1-15 laypeople. Canossians minister today in Italy, Latin America and the of Jesus. The Lord’s special Passing through locked doors as Saturday: Acts 6:1-7 Ps 33:1-2, Philippines. Magdalen, who was canonized in 1988, famously said, followers and students, who Jesus if they were thin air, Jesus greeted 4-5, 18-19 Jn 6:16-21 “Those who love are never tired, since love knows no burden.” commissioned to continue the work the Apostles with “Peace be with April 12, 2015 COMMENTARY 13 Easter and evangelism SCRIPTURE SEARCH alatians 1:15-18 is not your many … among my people” and Gospel for April 12, 2015 basic witness-to-the-Resur- “extremely zealous for the traditions rection text. Yet St. Paul’s of my fathers.” — Gal 1:14. So it THE John 20:19-31 Gmini-spiritual autobiography helps doesn’t torture the text of Galatians us understand just how radically 1:15-18 to suggest that Paul spent CATHOLIC Following is a word search based on the Gospel the experience of the Risen Lord those unaccounted-for years trying reading for Divine Mercy Sunday, Cycle B: the changed the first disciples’ religious to figure things out. What did his DIFFERENCE evening appearance of the risen Lord. The words can worldview, and why an evangelical undeniable — and shattering — be found in all directions in the puzzle. imperative was built into that expe- meeting with the Risen One mean? GEORGE WEIGEL rience. How could this encounter fit within THAT DAY WEEK LOCKED Here’s the Pauline text: what a Jewish scholar would know JESUS CAME PEACE SHOWED “… When He who had set me as the pattern of redemption? of life, do to Israel’s messianic REJOICED LORD FATHER apart before I was born, and had The Gospels record that it BREATHED RECEIVE SPIRIT called me through His grace, was took the first Christian believers expectation, its sense of its story FORGIVEN THOMAS TWELVE pleased to reveal His Son to me, a while to understand what the from the Exodus to the present, its in order that I might preach Him Resurrection meant — their fears self-concept as the chosen people? MARK A WEEK LATER BELIEVE among the Gentiles, I did not confer and incomprehension (Who is The urgency of those questions MY GOD NOT SEEN SIGNS with flesh and blood, nor did I go this? Is it a ghost?) bear witness suggests that Paul, in his wilderness up to Jerusalem to those who were to the unprecedented nature of years, was wrestling with the apostles before me, but I went away the experience of the Risen One. beginnings of Christian theology THROUGH DOORS into Arabia; and again I returned to Over time, though, Easter and the — stretching, but not abandoning, Damascus. Then after three years subsequent appearances of the Risen Israel’s messianic hope and the RN E V I GRO FWD E I went up to Jerusalem to visit Lord worked profound changes in meaning of its mission to be a “light Cephas and remained with him for how these pious Jews thought and to the nations.” For Paul came EECAEPKEKRAM to see, through his reflection and 15 days …” prayed. The Resurrection changed HEJOLEVLEWTA Note the sequence: Saul of their idea of the Sabbath; they his ministry, that the redemptive Tarsus is stunned on the Damascus now celebrated the Lord’s Day promises God made to the chosen TSHOWEDKEL I C people had been extended to all of road by a revelation of the risen on Sunday rather than Saturday. ATEV I ECERLRS Lord Jesus Christ; after being The experience of the Risen humanity — the cutting from the baptized in Damascus, the new Lord changed their idea of what “wild olive tree” of the gentiles had FOWLOCKEDF I U been “grafted … into a cultivated disciple disappears into the Arabian “resurrection” meant; this was not ANEWOLEJOSPS peninsula (for how long, he doesn’t a resuscitated corpse but an utterly olive tree,” Israel, such that a new say); he then returns to Damascus; transformed body, recognizably messianic people had been formed. NBEKARDDATSE — Romans 11:24. and only then does he make the human (he eats and drinks) but not AJKTCCDMOLHJ pilgrimage to the founding Church limited by the normal boundaries of And here was an evangelical in Jerusalem to confer with Peter. time and space (doors mean nothing imperative: What the Church FGEGCHOS I GNS learned from its experience of Thus Paul’s first encounter with to Him). And the Resurrection BREATHEDERYU another apostolic witness to the changed their understanding of what the Risen One, who changed Resurrection didn’t occur for years: time itself meant (the Kingdom both history and the cosmos, PTHATDAYJMRM demanded to be shared. Easter faith at least three-plus (if the “three Jesus proclaimed in His public © 2015 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com years” in verse 18 refer to both his ministry dramatically changed is necessarily, not accidentally, Damascus and Arabian sojourns), history at Easter, but “history” missionary faith — two millennia and quite probably more. continued). ago for St. Paul; today, for all of us. What took him so long? As a highly educated rabbi, country (and elsewhere), increasing Paul’s snapshot of his early Paul faced an even more complex George Weigel is Distinguished prosperity has led to declining Christian life immediately follows problem: What did this unexpected Senior Fellow of the Ethics GARVEY birth rates. This is in one sense odd his self-description as one who Messiah, who died a shameful and Public Policy Center in CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 — parents with more disposable was “advanced in Judaism beyond death but was raised to a new form Washington, D.C. income lavish it on fewer children. Children in South Korea (and But on an extended scale, elsewhere) might be happier with the proliferation of the one-child fewer things, less pressure and more Easter message of hope household is surely changing relatives. society. Children with no siblings Sometimes the competition will never share a bedroom or BY SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC might be beneficial to reflect on no war, hatred or violence. People becomes intense when my brothers our own attitudes. Do we feel justi- would ask for and offer forgiveness. bathroom. Their educational, and I compete for the Garvey Cup. fied by our desire to punish hatred The only news to report would be emotional and material needs and But even then, good humor formed hat the world needs now with more violence? What are our good. The front page of newspa- desires get priority at home. Will by a shared childhood governs our is hope. There is evil all thoughts about the death penalty pers would have life-giving stories. they find it hard to adjust when they interactions. It never fails to remind around us. The Islamic (which is what Jesus received)? Do Everyone would have plenty to eat move out and cease to be the center me of how important we all were WState and other terrorists have no we ever pray for the conversion of because people would share with of the universe? to one another growing up, and still regard for human life. Wars and our enemies or those who terrorize one another. And so on and so on. In South Korea last summer, are. It is hard to imagine a world other forms of violence abound. others? Are we able to forgive those Wouldn’t it be awesome? Pope Francis warned young without brotherly love. Innocent people are killed. The who have hurt us or at least pray for As Christians who believe in Catholics and their parents about number of refugees rises every day. them? Or does our anger or bitter- the resurrection, we must strive to selfish competition and the Even the weather has caused a lot of ness eat at us? be models of love and hope. Our increasing “idolatry of wealth, John Garvey is president of The pain and distress. Places that rarely Are we willing to go deeper and good works of Lent must continue power and pleasure.” In that Catholic University of America. have snow have been inundated discover the roots of evil and use throughout the rest of the year. We with it while in other typically cold love to conquer it? What does our have a call and a mission to make CNEWA thanks the faithful Mission Sunday Collection. areas, there are unseasonably high celebration of Easter really mean? Christ known by our love. We must World Mission Sunday affords temperatures. Many people, espe- Do we really believe that vio- express our belief that, even in this for World Mission Sunday our faithful an opportunity to breathe cially children, go hungry and lack lence can destroy evil? Has it ever gloomy, dark time, God will not collection with both lungs: to support both the other necessities of life. One really worked throughout history? abandon us. God will always be Latin and Eastern mission needs hardly wants to turn on the televi- Doesn’t love seem to be a better and faithful just as He was to His Son, Catholic Near East Welfare around the world. sion, radio or Internet. more logical solution? Jesus, by bringing Him to new life. Association (CNEWA) serves as On behalf of those in the Eastern Needless to say, it is understand- We have the resurrection of Our world needs this Easter mes- an arm of the Holy See to provide tradition who will benefit from the able that many people are beginning Jesus to prove that it can happen. sage! Go out and proclaim it to pastoral and humanitarian assistance generosity of the faithful of your to lose hope in the future. I often Jesus’ life conquered sin and evil. everyone in your world! to the poor in the Middle East, local church, I offer heartfelt thanks. hear people ask where God is in all The sisters in our retirement And, if current events make it Northeast Africa, parts of Eastern Please convey to the faithful of this. Why does God seem to sit community used the phrase — “the hard for you to believe that God Europe and India. All of our out- the gratitude and appreciation of back and let it all happen? power of one” — as their theme is somehow in all of this, ask God reach is done in partnership with His Eminence Leonardo Cardinal But there is hope. Our faith in the for Lent. It stemmed from their to deepen your faith and help you Eastern Catholic Churches in these Sandri, Prefect of the Congregation resurrection means that we believe belief that every individual good act remember times when He brought areas. for the Eastern Churches and also good can come from suffering and makes a difference. you out of difficulties in your life We are in receipt of the gift of of His Eminence Timothy Michael evil; that love can conquer sin. This, Just imagine what it would be or the life of someone you know. $6,507.85 from the wonderful faith- Cardinal Dolan, chairman of the of course, is not a popular stance in like if every person in the world Easter tells us that God never leaves ful of the Diocese of Fort Wayne- Board of Trustees of CNEWA. today’s environment. lived by the commandment of love us in our pain and brings good out South Bend, which represents Gratefully, During this Easter season, it for just one day. There would be of evil! Happy Easter! CNEWA’s share of the 2014 World Rev. Msgr. John E. Kozar 14 TODAY’S CATHOLIC April 12, 2015 St. Charles’ CYO eighth- FORMULA FOR LIFE 5K RUN/WALK A 5k run/walk will be Sunday, April 12, at grade team reaps CYO, 1 p.m. at the University of Saint Francis. Organized by students, all pro- diocesan title, ceeds benefit orphanage construction in Haiti. Registration is $15, $12/ undefeated season person family rate, silent auction, light lunch, live music, event T-shirt. 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Sports FORT WAYNE — An eighth- grade season is always something special, but an undefeated, eighth- grade season is especially rare. This Holy Family girls claim ICCL basketball crown year, coaches Dan Sordelet, Kurt Patterson, Jeff Maxwell and Kristin BY JOE KOZINSKI weeks prior by a tally of 14-8. ending the drought and the free by the Lions’ Claire Cataldo, as Sordelet, along with 10 young men The Trojans’ Jessica Veldman throw was quickly followed by a the Trojans avenged their only loss — Matt Kochanski, Owen Potosky, pounced out of the gate by driving bucket by her teammate Lauren and won the ICCL Post Season Hayden Smithey, Andrew Sordelet, SOUTH BEND — A venue com- hard to the basket and getting the Sandor making the score, 11-3, after Tournament, 18-9. Russell Sordelet, Lyle Yaggy, Alec plete with spotlights, an announcer hoop and some harm, converting on one. “The first game we were unable Bunt, Charlie Howe, Jared Lee and and a high school floor brought a a three-point play the old fashioned The Lions showed some life in to score on them, so I’m happy we Keaton Broerman — accomplished special touch to a championship way to open the scoring. the second as Sandor again hit a were able to put our offense together such a feat as members of the St. game that pitted the two best teams Holy Family didn’t stop with shot only to have it cancelled out and get the win,” explained Holy Charles Cardinals boys’ basketball in the Inter-City Catholic League the Veldman show. Power forward by another two-footer by Hester Family skipper Scott Tafelski. team finishing 28-0. as the ladies of St. Pius X and Holy Lexie Hester converted on a put moments later. “This is a fun group of girls to As a unit they experienced a Family flexed their muscles in a back and the Trojans pushed the The third quarter defensive battle coach. They are young and really highly decorated career and were long awaited rematch. lead to 9-0. emerged as the only offense with want to do well,” remarked Lions’ crowned CYO champions all four The Lions of St. Pius X were Finally with 1:59 remaining in teams trading baskets. coach, Kevin Bartz. years. Besides this year, they also undefeated and owned the only the first quarter, Chole Bartz of the The final point came on an remained unbeaten all season victory over the Trojans, just three Lions knocked down a charity shot innocent conversion of a free throw long as fifth and sixth graders. As seventh graders, the Cardinals lost ELEMENTARY ADMINISTRATOR NEEDED six games, with just one to fellow NATIONAL The Diocese of Fort Wayne-­‐South Bend is seventh-grade squad (Woodside) CATHOLIC accepting applications for Principal of: and the rest to all top-notch eighth- SOCIETY OF St. John the Baptist Catholic School, grade teams. One of their victories that season was over St. Vincent FORESTERS South Bend, Indiana 8 who went on to claim the Gold Home Office: League (eighth-grade) title. Mt. Prospect, IL The Cardinals outscored their Grades PreK-­‐8; Enrollment: 82 opponents on an average night Sometimes it Pours Indiana “Where Choice Christ Scholarship is the -­‐ School Opportunity Center of for growth. every Classroom.” 47-25 this season. St. Charles’ clos- BE COVERED WHEN IT COUNTS! est matchup of the season came at COLLEGE LOANS? 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Pre-K through 8 Enrollment 296 Potosky followed with 23 and Bunt 127 N. 4th St., Decatur, Indiana with 20. Smithey was the team’s leader in made free throws with 35, • School established in 1881 and strong to this day Qualifications: • Strong Academic environment with exceptional faculty followed by Lee with 26, Russel who help students reach their highest potential • Strong Leadership and communication skills Sordelet with 23 and Howe with 22. • Only Catholic school in Adams County • Active and Practicing Catholic The coaches noted several differ- • Strong family community and parish support • Commitment to maintain our Catholic identity ent factors to the Cardinals’ success: • A learning campus with a daycare, preschool, K-8 school, and latch key program • Have a passion and commitment to our mission unselfish team basketball, everyone • 16:1 student to faculty ratio shared the ball, very smart basket- • Extremely low teacher turnover • Eligible for Indiana Administrative license • High ability education program ball team IQ, excellent shooting • Outperform state averages on ISTEP+ team. Once they even had an oppos- • English language learning program along with a special education program ing coach ask, “Do you always • Smartboards and computer technology in each classroom shoot 80 percent from the field?” • Fine arts, foreign language, and extracurricular activities Smithey summed up their amaz- Contact CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OFFICE ing year, “It was a great season with a lot of great talent on the team. It P. O. Box 390 • Fort Wayne, IN 46901 felt fulfilling that we could end our (260) 422-4611 Applications available online at: year without a single loss this time. www.diocesefwsb.org/Administrative-Application It’s sad that it’s ended, but I’m glad Application deadline April 27 Employment begins July 1 it happened.” April 12, 2015 T O D A Y ’ S CAT H O L I C 15 REST IN PEACE

Fort Wayne Mishawaka Mary Ann Jones, 98, What’s Happening? Kenneth L. Luegring, Agnes Anderson, 97, Our lady of Holy Cross 88, St. Henry Queen of Peace South Bend WHAT’S HAPPENING carries announcements about upcoming events in the diocese. Send in your Russell H. Sordelet, 85, Marion Von Tornhout, Ben S. Karczewski, 84, St. Charles Borromeo 85, St. Bavo Our Lady of Hungary announcement at least two weeks prior to the event. Mail to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne 46856; or email: [email protected]. Events that require an admission charge or Ruth M. Wyatt, 86, Notre Dame Elizabeth L. Dzierla, 95, St. Jude Marion Regina St. Anthony de Padua payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please call Weissert, 95, New Haven our advertising sales staff at (260) 456-2824 to purchase space. Our Lady of Loretto Patricia Rose Rebber, 87, St. John the Baptist Royal Fest Family Carnival Ministry or contact Allison Sturm p.m. in the Queen of Angels Fort Wayne — Queen of Angels at [email protected] or Activities Center, 1500 W. State Parish will have Royal Fest April 260-399-1452. Blvd. Tickets are $8 for adults, 24-26 at the church, 1600 West $4 for children 6-12, and $20 per State Blvd. On Friday, April Knights plan spaghetti dinner family. Carry-out meals (with Health Navigator 24, from 5-8 p.m. all ages can Fort Wayne — The Knights of drink) will be available for $5. enjoy carnival games, food and Columbus Council 451, 601 Reed Proceeds will benefit the Bill •Part-time Health Navigator/ silent auction held in the Msgr. Rd., will have a spaghetti dinner Roth Memorial Scholarship Fund. Community Health Worker Faber Activities Center. On on Wednesday, April 15, from •Positions for ASPIN in Saturday, April 25, from 7-11:30 5-6:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Knights plan spaghetti dinner Fort Wayne, Crawfordsville, Peru and Wabash p.m. music by Adam Strack Down Syndrome Association. South Bend — The Knights of with heavy appetizers, beer and Columbus Council 5521, 61533 •20 Hours per week wine and late night pizza will Knights host Sunday breakfast S. Ironwood Dr., will have a •Paid Training be offered in the activities cen- Fort Wayne — The Knights of spaghetti dinner on Friday, April •To apply, go to: ter. Must be 21. Admission $10 Columbus Council No. 11043 17, from 5-7 p.m. Adults $8.50, includes food, one drink and door will have a breakfast on Sunday, children (5-12) $3.50. Carry-out www.aspinhealthnavigator.org prize ticket. On Sunday, April April 19, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 available. 26, coffee and doughnuts will be served following all Masses. PERSONNEL MANAGER NEEDED Friends of St. Adalbert School plan St.Vincent de Paul School Mass, potluck dinner celebration Elkhart, IN South Bend — St. Adalbert School The Catholic Schools Office is accepting applications of qualified will have a Mass and potluck dinner individuals for the position of Personnel Manager. Saturday, April 18, at St. Adalbert Must be-­‐ flexible, a team player, exceptional -­‐ multi tasker, with incent de P Church and Heritage Hall. All alum- office or management experience. Proficiency with Word, Excel, The Catholic Schools Ofce V au t. l ni, school families, parishioners of FileMaker , and basic web design knowledge preferred. is accepting applications for S St. Adalbert and St. Casimir and friends of the school are invited to ReturnApplications completed can be applications found to: online at: St. Vincent's Elementary attend 5 p.m. Mass with dinner fol- Catholic http://www.diocesefwsb.org/cso Schools Office-­‐ Personnel Manager School Principal lowing in the school hall. Dinner 915 South Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 attendees are asked to bring a dish to Enrollment: 157 students PK-6 V share. For more information contact The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend is A historic parish of cultural diversity Linda Cornett at 260-637-6329 or accepting applications for [email protected]. ministering to a community of over Principal of St. Jude Catholic School Spaghetti and meatball dinner planned Fort Wayne, Indiana 2000 families in English and Spanish. Fort Wayne — The Knights of Grades Preschool-8 Enrollment: 500 * Expanding to Middle School beginning with Columbus will have a spaghetti 7th grade for 2015/16 dinner on Saturday, April 18, We are seeking a candidate who possesses: A strong and vibrant Catholic faith * Awarded an “A” accreditation grade for from 4:30-7 p.m. in the Our Lady Elementary administrative licensing exceptional academic growth of Good Hope hall, 7215 St. Joe Teaching or administrative experience Rd. Tickets are adults $7.50, Commitment to maintaining our strong Catholic identity * Experienced and dedicated staff children 6-11 $4.50, children 5 Strong leadership and management skills * Core curriculum enhanced by differentiated and under free. $25 per family. learning supported by Title I teachers and an Proceeds benefit the seminarians. St. Jude is a school with a long history of academic excellence. As a Catholic school, we are interested in the well-rounded development of the whole human person. additional full-time ENL teacher Father Kohrman to present Receiving applications through April 24 * Up-to-date technology in all classrooms ‘Islam, Christianity and the Crusades’ Contact the Personnel Manager at the Catholic Schools Office: South Bend — Father Glenn 260-422-4611 or [email protected] Applications available at www.diocesefwsb.org/Administrative-Application Kohrman will offer the presenta- Qualications tion, “Islam, Christianity and the - Devout Practicing Roman Catholic Crusades,” on Monday, April 13, at 7 p.m. in the Knights of Columbus - Leadership and Administrative Skills Hall at 5202 Linden Ave. MARKETING COORDINATOR - 5 years of experience in Catholic Schools as AVE MARIA PRESS teacher or administrator Meet and greets planned - Spanish uency is preferred, but not required Fort Wayne-South Bend — Discussions on how to engage all Ave Maria Press is currently seeking a full-time Market- - Eligible for Indiana Administrative license people with disabilities — cogni- ing Coordinator to join our Marketing team. This posi- tive, physical, emotional and men- tion is responsible for helping to implement marketing Employment begins July 1, 2015 plans for the consumer, trade and parish, and school tal illness, into a full and mean- For more information and application, contact: ingful participation in the Church markets. Description of position and requirements can Rhonda Scher at the Catholic Schools Ofce will be Thursday, April 16, from be found at www.avemariapress.com. Ave Maria Press V P.O. Box 390, Ft. Wayne, IN 46801 6:30-8 p.m. at the St. John Paul has an excellent benefits package, competitive com- ll Center, 1328 W. Dragoon pensation, and a professional environment. (260) 422-4611 x 3335 Trail, Mishawaka, and Thursday, April 23, from 6:30-8 p.m. in the This position is located in Notre Dame, Indiana. Qualified Applications on the web at: Archbishop Noll Center, 915 S. individuals should send their resume and salary require- www.diocesefwsb.org/Administra��e-Applica�on Clinton St., Fort Wayne. A light ments to Pattie Gates at [email protected]. meal will be provided. Register at Applications to be reviewed beginning April 27, 2015 www.diocesefwsb.org/Disabilities- 16 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC April 12, 2015 toward a more secure and fraternal The youngest of the new Catholics world.” — Champa Buceti, a 13-year-old As he had at every Holy Week Cambodian, and Francesco Comegna, EASTER and Easter service, Pope Francis a 28-year-old Italian — brought up the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 offered special prayers for persecuted gifts at the offertory. Christians, asking that “Jesus, the As with his “urbi et orbi” mes- victor over death,” would ease their sage, Pope Francis’ homily during Only those who humble themselves suffering. the Easter vigil, which lasted just over can go toward the ‘things that are Pope Francis’ Easter celebrations two and a half hours, focused on the above,’ toward God.” began in the dark of a rainy night humility required of Christians. To enter into the mystery of God’s April 4 in the atrium of St. Peter’s The only way to enter into the love, he said, “we need to ‘bend Basilica. Hot embers glowed until the Easter mystery, he said, is with humil- down,’ to abase ourselves. Only those Easter fire was lit and with it the pas- ity, “to come down from the pedestal who abase themselves understand the chal candle. As a deacon carried the of our ‘I’ which is so proud, of our glorification of Jesus and are able to candle into the church, Pope Francis presumption; the humility not to take follow Him on His way.” followed with a large taper. ourselves so seriously, recognizing Obviously, he said, that often Although only the pope and the who we really are: creatures with involves being countercultural. Instead deacon had candles, the basilica was strengths and weaknesses, sinners in of putting ourselves first, he said, aglow with smartphone and tablet need of forgiveness.” “Christians, by the grace of Christ, displays as people tried to get photos. “It is good for us, on this vigil dead and risen, are the seeds of However, as the pope neared the front night, to reflect on the experience of another humanity, in which we seek of the basilica, the congregation — the women” who went to Jesus’ tomb to live in service to one another, not to mostly nuns, priests, bishops, cardinals Easter morning to anoint His body, be arrogant, but rather respectful and and ambassadors close to the altar — he said. Entering the tomb is to enter ready to help.” was more disciplined and the impact “into the mystery which God has “This is not weakness, but true of scattered lit candles grew. accomplished with His vigil of love.” strength!” the pope said. “Those who While the pope was busy with the “We cannot live Easter without bear within them God’s power, His Easter liturgies, he sent Archbishop entering into the mystery. It is not love and His justice, do not need to Konrad Krajewski, the papal almoner, something intellectual, something we employ violence; they speak and act out to the city’s train stations, shelters only know or read about,” he said. “It with the power of truth, beauty and and streets with Easter cards for the is more, much more!” love.” homeless. He handed out about 300 Entering the mystery means being As is traditional for the “urbi et envelopes, each of which included an able “to wonder, to contemplate; orbi” message, Pope Francis offered undisclosed amount of money. the ability to listen to the silence and prayers for an end to war and violence During the Easter vigil Mass, Pope to hear the tiny whisper amid great in specific countries, mentioning by Francis baptized, confirmed and gave silence by which God speaks to us.” name Syria, Iraq, the Holy Land, first Communion to 10 people, who To enter the tomb and enter the Libya, Nigeria, South Sudan, Congo, ranged in age from 13 to 66. Four mystery takes courage, the pope Yemen and Ukraine. were Italian, three were Albanian said. It “demands that we not be In better news, the pope said, “in and one each came from Cambodia, afraid of reality, that we not be hope, we entrust to the merciful Lord Kenya and Portugal. locked into ourselves, that we not Pope Francis rubbed the chrism oil flee from what we fail to under- the framework recently agreed to” in CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING order to prevent Iran from developing all over their foreheads and, during the stand, that we not close our eyes to Confirmation rite, tenderly gave each Pope Francis uses incense as he celebrates Easter Mass in St. Peter’s Square problems or deny them, that we not a nuclear weapon. The pope prayed at the Vatican April 5. that it would be “a definitive step one a kiss on the right cheek. dismiss our questions.”

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