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$2.00 24 PAGES SEPTEMBER 21, 2012 VOL. 41 NO. 13 IINSIDENSIDE Faithful citizenship ‘Crossing the U.P.’ to launch Year of Faith series Part 2 BY LOREENE ZENO KOSKEY the world-wide Year of Faith as “a Baraga, Bishop Sample will travel Copper Harbor to start the tip of In his column, summons to an authentic and 1,140 miles from north to south the cross by celebrating at 10 Faith Matters, In the spirit of his predecessor’s renewed conversion to the and west to east the weekend of a.m. ET Saturday morning at our Bishop Alex- missionary zeal, Bishop Alexander Lord...” The year will Oct. 20 and 21, beginning and end- Lady of the Pines Mission. Then ander Sample K. Sample will traverse the length run from Oct. 11, ing in Marquette. That’s he will head south to Menominee reflects on the and breadth of the Upper Peninsula 2012 to the equivalent for the regular Saturday afternoon sanctity of in one weekend to open the Year of Nov. 24, of driving liturgy at 4 p.m. CT at Holy Spirit human life in Faith in the Diocese of Marquette. 2013, the f r o m Parish. The next morning Bishop the second of What the bishop will be doing is Feast of Christ the Marquette to Sample will preside at the normal four columns on being a faith- “making the sign of the cross” over King. a point further 8 a.m. CT Mass at Our Lady of ful Catholic and good citizen. the Upper Peninsula as he presides Calling to mind the many south than Atlanta, Peace Parish in Ironwood before PAGE 3 at the celebration of the Mass in long and grueling trips Georgia. hitting the road for a six-hour ride four different locations. across the U.P. by the diocese’s The bishop will begin his jour- to DeTour. Catching a ferry to Pope Benedict XVI called for first bishop, Venerable Frederic ney by driving from Marquette to SEE CROSSING ON PAGE 11 Edna Hocking of Gwinn, Michael Decet of Trenary named Catholic Service Award honorees for 2012

BY TERRI GADZINSKI Forsyth Township Library Board, Historical Society of Gwinn, Edna Hocking of St. Anthony Share Food Group, Merry Parish in Gwinn and Michael Mixers, VFW Auxiliary, Red Hat Altared gets the Back to School Society and more. She is a shin- treatment with the story of a Decet of St. Rita Parish in Trenary student who has taken her faith are recipients of the 2012 Legacy ing example of service to God from the Soo to the Keweenaw, of Faith Catholic Service Award. and neighbor. students get advice from the Bishop Alexander K. Sample Bishop Sample presented Pope, youth and the young at announced the recipients Hocking with a commemo- heart take a Baraga bike pil- of the award, which rative medallion at her grimage and much more. annually recognizes residence at INSIDE members of the B r o o k r i d g e Diocese of Assisted Living A salute to Sister Lois Marquette for facility in lifetime dedica- Marquette in the tion and service presence of her to the Catholic daughters and many Church. residents of the facil- Franciscan Sister of Christian Hocking has ity. Her service was fur- Charity Lois Risch is honored served her parish selflessly ther honored at her parish by the people of the communi- in many ways, most notably as an with a weekend Mass offered by ties served by the Champion active member of the parish choir Bishop Sample and a coffee social and Republic parishes, where for 75 years. She has served many afterwards, in which parishioners she has ministered for more other parish ministries including celebrated Edna with music, than a decade. She is returning the Pastoral Council and Finance dancing and merrymaking. to her order’s motherhouse in Committee. She has been an Decet has been an extraordi- Manitowoc, Wis. active member of the parish Altar nary leader within the Church, PAGE 6 Society since its inception. Her the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Holy Family fun particular joy has been the many and his local community. A grad- A good time hours spent working on the uate of the Loyola Institute for Funeral Luncheon Team, a group Ministry Extension Program and was had by all AWARDED - (Top photo) Edna Hocking is joined by her of parishioners who stand ready to the diocesan Specialized as youth chal- daughters, Linda (left) and Phyllis Hocking after receiving the ensure that grieving families are Ministries Program, he was espe- lenged clergy Catholic Service Award from Bishop . (Bottom cially active in parish liturgy and and religious to well cared for and shown the love photo) Mike Decet (front, center) receives the Catholic Service a kickball game of the parish community in their catechesis. St. Rita Parish was Award. His wife, Anna, and son, Michael are on either side of him. in Gladstone. time of sorrow. maintained for many years under Back row (left to right) is his son and daugher-in-law, Tony and PAGE 12 An active member of local the spiritual and administrative Carmon, Father Greg Heikkala, Father Jacek Wtyklo, pastor of St. community boards and groups, guidance of a number of priests Rita in Trenary, and Bishop Sample. Not pictured: The Decets’ NEXT ISSUE DATE: Hocking has served on the SEE CSA ON PAGE 11 daughter, Stephanie Decet, of Colorado. (Courtesy photos) OCT. 5, 2012 PAGE 2 • THE U.P. CATHOLIC • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2012 COLUMN

PASTORALLY You have a standing invitation SPEAKING mixed.” Our celebration of the inspiration and encouragement. Eucharist is aptly described as a In response to God’s word we Bishop James sacred banquet. We are invited to now profess our faith in union with H. Garland share in God’s eternal life. Every our brothers and sisters here present Sunday we are invited to the supper and those who live throughout the t is a common experience of of the Lamb! world, the faith that has been pro- ICatholics who attend Mass on The fessed for 2,000 years: “I believe in Sunday that the number in atten- Fathers taught us that the one God, the Father Almighty, maker dance is decreasing. That experience Eucharistic Liturgy is the source and of heaven and earth, of all things vis- is supported by professional sur- summit of our spiritual lives. They ible and invisible.” We then have the veys. The second largest religious encouraged us, all of us to a full, opportunity to offer our time, talent group in the U.S. is ex-Catholics conscious and active participation in and treasure to the Lord God, the according to Father William giver of every good gift, to our Byron, S.J. of St. Joseph “Every Sunday we are invited to taste parish community and to the University in Philadelphia. He and see the goodness of the Lord.” world. In this way we act as claims the Catholic attendance -Bishop James Garland responsible stewards of God’s at Sunday Mass is 40 to 43 gifts. We also place our lives on percent of baptized Catholics. Not this public worship. That frame of the altar with the gifts that are that it is any comfort, but the per- attitude takes deliberation and intent brought forth by the congregation. centage of attendance in Canada and on our part to participate conscious- Now we are prepared to lift our Europe is significantly lower. ly in the mystery we are celebrating minds and hearts to the Lord. We When I was a youth, I recall a together. It is easy to simply say or join with the angels and saints in report that the percentage of sing the words without adverting to heaven and all the faithful on earth Catholics attending Sunday Mass the meaning or the mystery they giving thanks and praise by singing was in the high 90s and the express. How might we improve our “Holy, Holy, Holy.” Our priest strongest motive for attending Mass consciousness and participation in prays the Eucharistic prayer in our was to avoid mortal sin for missing the celebration of the Eucharist? name. The Holy Spirit is invoked Mass. From a survey of 300 non- As we shower and dress for and we attend to Jesus’ words, going Catholics, Father Byron and Mass, then drive to Church, we “Take this all of you, and eat of it Dr. Charles Zech found that a fresh might prepare our hearts and minds for this is my body! Take this all of explanation of the nature of the to celebrate the sacred banquet. On you, and drink from it, for this is the Eucharist needs immediate atten- entering the Church, the clear chalice of my blood!” Jesus Christ, tion today. I preached on this topic refreshing holy water makes us con- our Lord and Savior, is truly pres- recently following an approach of scious of our baptism and the divine ent. This is our faith. This is the Father Harry Meyer’s homily sug- life we share with the Holy Trinity, faith of the Church. This we truly gestions in the Franciscan Media. Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We can believe! He is now with us under Some may find it helpful. make ourselves aware that we are in the appearance of bread and wine as Diocesan Collection Dates: Every Sunday we are invited to communion with the suffering, a person to be encountered in his October 20th & 21st taste and see the goodness of the death and resurrection of Jesus glorified humanity. Lord. He has prepared a sumptuous Christ who saved us by the Holy Then we pray to the Lord for the Please give generously. feast and bids us, “Eat of my food Cross. His sacrificial act is re-pre- living and deceased members of our and drink of the wine I have sented at the table of the Lord, at the family, our friends and the whole altar we see before us. The crucifix church. We pray in communion brings these thoughts to our minds. with all the saints on earth and in We see and greet our brothers heaven. And we conclude this and sisters in Christ. We call to mind greatest prayer of the Church with a the crosses they are carrying and grand amen. Amen! Amen! bringing to prayer this Sunday. We We next pray in the words that are members of one body united in our Divine Savior gave us by for- Christ Jesus and we need each other. giving and being forgiven and so Our presiding priest enters and prepare ourselves to receive the the Eucharistic celebration begins. bread of life. While in communion He invites us to be conscious of our with the Lord and Savior Jesus relationship with the Lord, that we Christ, we recognize that we are not are sinners and therefore need his simply an audience. While it is not mercy and forgiveness. United with always easy to participate in the the angels in heaven, and our broth- liturgy fully, consciously and ers and sisters present with us, we actively, we readily make a dedicat- give glory to God in the highest. We ed effort to enter into the depths of then attend to the words of the the mystery that we are celebrating. opening prayer that calls us togeth- We are blessed to be called to er in the presence of God. the supper of the Lamb! In Holy Perhaps we have looked at the Communion we recognize that we readings of the Liturgy of the Word are members of the Body of Christ. before leaving home for Mass. But We are called to be instruments of now we expand our consciousness His peace! We are called to contin- and grasp of the word of God so it ue His ministry on earth as other gives meaning for our lives. We Christs! We are commissioned to hope that the presider's homily will bring His good news to the world bring that word even closer to our and to glorify the Lord with our faith experience and our need for lives. May it be so! THE U.P. CATHOLIC • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2012 • PAGE 3 COLUMN

FAITH MATTERS Part 2 of 4: A consequential election Most Reverend uses man and woman, united in the be used for the purposes or inten- while honoring the dignity of both of the sexual intimacy in marriage Alexander marital bond and through the act of tion of contraception. human lives. must be opposed. This is absolutely K. Sample conjugal love, to create a new Every life is sacred. Planned or This beautiful design of God “non-negotiable” when it comes to human life. This is very sacred unplanned, each unique and irre- with regard to human life and mari- weighing the issues before us in any n this column, I continue the indeed. placeable individual must be pro- tal love is a wonderful thing to election cycle. Ifour-part series on how to exer- From the very moment of con- foundly respected and protected, behold and is indeed profoundly For additional reading, please cise faithful Catholic citizenship in ception, a unique and irreplaceable regardless of cost, from conception sacred and should be treated with see Blessed John Paul II’s preparation for the November elec- member of the human family to natural death. We must treat each the deepest respect. That is why any Evangelium Vitae, Pope Paul VI’s tion. The last column focused atten- comes into existence. This is simple human life from the moment of threats to human life or any efforts Humanae Vitae, and visit tion on the important issues of science and is based on the geneti- conception with the same dignity as to force the Church, her institutions www.foryourmarriage.org/the-the- social justice, the common good cally unique individual of the we should any human person, or individuals to violate the sacred- ology-of-the-body-according-to- and the “preferential option for young or old. That is why abor- ness of human life and the dignity pope-john-paul-ii. the poor.” “From the very moment of concep- tion is always morally and Now we turn to some of tion, a unique and irreplaceable objectively wrong in every cir- the other major issues to be member of the human family comes cumstance and under all condi- Join considered as we approach the into existence.” tions. Fr. Ben Paris election booth. Respect for the -Bishop Alexander Sample Some would try to make sacredness of human life is exceptions when it comes to the on a pilgrimage to surely at the top of the list of issues human species that comes into exis- evil of abortion. Cases of rape, that must be considered, especially tence when sperm and egg unite in incest, or the life/health of the Medjugorje! since it is so often under attack in the act of conception. mother are commonly cited as what Blessed John Paul II referred This unique human life comes exceptional circumstances that April 9 - 19, 2013 to as the “culture of death.” from the union of man and woman would justify taking the life of the Where does our discussion of in not just any act of sexual unborn child. But no good intention $2,595 (Per person/Dbl. Occ.) this issue begin? Actually, I think embrace, but from one that remains or intended good result ever justi- Mother’s calling, time to come home. we should begin with the monu- open to such new life. 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The separate the two, or to exclude the innocent human being to save Book of Genesis also teaches us procreative power of the conjugal another. that He made them “male and act through contraception, is to dis- Even when a new life is con- female.” figure the very meaning of it as ceived under tragic circumstances, In our very being, in our bodies designed by our Creator. it does not make that life any less themselves, God has written a beau- In the sexual embrace, spouses human or any less worthy of our tiful and powerful language that is give themselves completely to one love, respect and protection than an expressed in the act of sexual inti- another, including their fertility, unborn child that is planned and/or macy between a man and a woman holding nothing back from each wanted. We do not give the unborn joined in marriage. The differences other. 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Part of this ical conditions can be considered We must do everything we can to “theology of the body” is that God morally licit. However, it may never help alleviate the pain and suffering, (USPS 916-360 ISSN 10634525) October 28, 2012 THE U.P. CATHOLIC The Newspaper of the Diocese of Marquette Publisher: Most Rev. Alexander Sample Editor: John Fee Advertising Manager: Deacon Stephen Gretzinger Secretary: Sheila Wickenheiser Direct all news, correspondence and changes of address to: 1004 Harbor Hills Drive, Marquette, MI 49855-8851. Postal authorities direct Form 3579 Attention Parishes, Businesses, to: 1004 Harbor Hills Dr., Marquette, MI 49855. I hereby designate The U.P. CATHOLIC as the official publication of the Diocese of Marquette. All notices and regulations, appointments, assignments, etc., issued under the caption ‘Official’ are to be regarded as official communications of the Bishop of Marquette. 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These are a Sacred Heart parishioner, Joel few of the affectionate terms used to LePage, described Sister Lois as “a Call 906-226-8079 describe Franciscan Sister of person who really enjoys life.” He for weekly rates or Christian Charity, Sister Lois Risch, said her qualities as a “spiritual [email protected] at an open house held in her honor leader” was invaluable to the com- Website: on Aug. 30 and 31. Many of the munities she served. http://webpages.charter.net/ people she has ministered to since “They pull the community webbcamp/WebbCamp.htm 1999 in the communities served by together,” said Kay Parkinson of Sacred Heart Parish in Champion both Sister Lois and Sister Margey. and St. Augustine Parish in She said the nuns are known for Republic stopped by the house she attending many different church had shared with Sister Margey and community functions, which SHOULDER TO SHOULDER - Franciscan Sisters Margey Schmelzle, OSF in Republic. help solidify community bonds. Schmelzle (left) and Lois Risch entertain visitors to an open Sister Margey described the Although she lives in house in Sister Lois’ honor. (John Fee photo) work of Sister Lois as “ministry with with her husband, Claud, Parkinson Parkinson’s description, calling especially when Confirmation was a wonderful said the Republic church is their Sister Lois a “mainstay for us.” He received at a young age. “Just h e a r t .” home parish and, “We’re always said he especially enjoyed her because they’re confirmed, they’re welcomed back weekly Scripture studies of the not graduated in learning about by the sisters.” Sunday Mass readings and their faith,” she said. R i c k described her as “very patient with Another ministry close to her Stetson of us and very hardworking.” heart was visiting people in their Sacred Heart Stetson’s wife, Bonnie, simply homes when they were sick, and Parish in said, “I love her.” She also pointed taking Holy Communion to the C h a m p i o n out that Sister Lois is “a real person. homebound. She said she also e c h o e d What you see is what you get.” enjoyed preparing people for the St. Augustine Parish Sister Lois said she has enjoyed sacraments, including the Anointing Family, along with the her work as a pastoral coordinator. of the Sick. She said she would tell whole Republic area “The people are wonderful to work people who thought of this as a final with,” she said. She started working sacrament, “You’re not going to die, community and Sacred in this ministry in 1994 in DeTour but asking God for strength.” Heart Parish Family and Drummond Island. Prior to Sister Lois said she also enjoyed with the Champion that, she was a principal and diocesan work and appreciated and Michigamme area teacher. being included in committees. She communities wish One of the highlights of her noted she liked the challenge and work in Champion and Republic, “you had to be up on your thinking.” to thank Sister Lois said, was growing the Now Sister Lois is returning to Sister Lois Scripture study program, which she her order’s motherhouse in started with 10 people and grew to Manitowoc, Wis. to recuperate after for her many years 50 participants. difficult health issues. But that’s not of ministry. She said she also enjoyed the the end of her plans. After regaining You have touched religious education program for strength, she wants to “ask the many lives and HUGS - Sister Lois Risch, OSF receives a hug from one of youth. One big disappointment was house, ‘where are the needs?’” when parents would let their chil- “There is always something for we are grateful. her young parishioners at an open house in Republic. (John Fee photo) dren drop out after Confirmation, you to do,” Sister Lois said. CATHOLIC SERVICE AWARD To advertise in WOMEN’S The U.P. Catholic MINISTRY Congratulations FACILITATOR Newspaper TRAINING to contact Dcn. Steve Educating on the Nature & Dignity of Women 1-866-452-5112 The Family Life Office is sponsoring a facilitator-training EDNA [email protected] workshop for the Endow women’s ministry at St. Peter Cathedral on Saturday, October 13th HOCKING! from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET. The mission of this very exciting ministry is to educate women toward a deeper, more profound understanding of Ad Manager’s their God-given dignity and vocation as women! Endow Thank you for your excellent Christian example. Appearance promises to be of great spiritual benefit not only to the Your parish family is very proud of you. may vary. women who participate in it but their families, parishes and ~ From Rev. John Boyle & the parish family of communities, too. For registration and fee information please contact the Family Life Office at 1-800-562-9745, St. Anthony in Gwinn extension 178 or [email protected] THE U.P. CATHOLIC • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2012 • PAGE 7 Care Clinic opens at K.I. Sawyer Sacraments 2012 CARING- Dana Richards, director of vol- unteer opera- tions (left) and René Blanchard, volunteer, look over baby clothes at the grand opening of Care Clinic's new location at K.I. Sawyer in Gwinn on Sept 6. The clinic offers pregnancy test- ing, educational classes on par- enting and life skills, and the FIRST COMMUNION - The First Communion class at family resource Holy Name of Mary Proto-Cathedral in Sault Ste. Marie were closet, which Magdalene Bauer, Landon Bosley, Jean-Pierre Broz, Randi provides donat- Bumstead, Delania Forrest, Dominic Haller, Audrey Jones, ed baby items to expectant and new parents. The K.I. Sawyer office, located at 301 Explorer in Sebastian Lavey, Abigail McKerchie, Maggie Mathews, Alex the Gwinn Sawyer Medical Center, is open every Thursday from noon to 4 pm. Mayer, Joelle Mayer, Madison Mayer, Elizabeth Ohman, Gianna Jessen, whose life story inspired the movie, “October Baby,” will be the guest speak- Elyza Rodriguez, Kolbe Max Swanson and Tessa Woolever. er at Care Clinic’s annual fundraising dinner, “Every Life is Beautiful,” on Oct. 4. For more infor- (Courtesy photo) mation about Care Clinic’s K.I. Sawyer and Marquette (1213 North 3rd Street) locations, or about the annual dinner, call the clinic at (906) 228-2273. (Terri Gadzinski photo) Released in 1946, ‘By Cross and Anchor’ available again to tell the story of Venerable Bishop Baraga A special attraction has arrived “The reprinting of this histori- tribal members in remote villages. just in time for Baraga Days, set cal gem will introduce new gener- Ordained a priest in his native for Sept. 22-23 in Marquette. “By ations of readers to Bishop Slovenia, Bishop Baraga felt Cross and Anchor – The story of Frederic Baraga, the legendary called to minister to American Frederic Baraga on Lake Snowshoe Priest…” said Larry Indians in the U.S. In 1830, Superior,” a long out-of-print nar- Chabot, parish- against the advice of family and rative biography of ioner at St. clergy friends, he left his comfort- the first bishop Christopher able home and departed for the of Marquette, Parish in New World into an uncertain and has been recently Marquette and likely perilous future. For 35 years re-issued and will author of “The he ministered along the shores of FIRST COMMUNION - The First Communion class at St. be available for U.P. Goes to Lake Superior, establishing mis- Joseph Parish in Perkins were (left to right) front row: purchase. War.” sions in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Patricia Jo Salmi, Logan Lancour, Torie Zeise and Ann “‘By Cross and T h e Upper Michigan. Mankiewicz (teacher). Back row: Father Jacek Wtyklo (pas- Anchor’ is not only S n o w s h o e “The narrative (in ‘By Cross tor), Cain Hall and Noah VanEnkevort. (Courtesy photo) historically accurate, Priest was and Anchor’) of Frederic Baraga’s it’s a riveting read,” the perfect mission is essentially the narrative said Father Ben Paris, name for of a struggle – long, intense, unre- executive director of R e v . lenting – out of which a man the Bishop Baraga F r e d e r i c emerges to victory,” said author Congratulations Association. B a r a g a . James K. Jamison in the book’s The timing of the re- As he foreword. Mike Decet release coincides per- c a r r i e d For a complete schedule of fectly with the Baraga out crucial mis- Baraga Days events, visit the web- on being Days’ public celebration sionary work with the Chippewa site at www.bishopbaraga.org. For of Bishop Baraga having been Indians on the Lake Superior additional information or to pur- awarded the declared “venerable” by Pope shore, he did not let heavy winter chase the book, call the Bishop Legacy of Faith Benedict XVI on May 10. snows impede his work. Each Baraga Association at (906) 227- “By Cross and Anchor,” writ- winter he trekked hundreds of 9117. You may also contact the Catholic ten by James K. Jamison, was first miles on snowshoes to bring assis- publisher, Jerry Harju, at (906) published in 1946. tance, comfort and blessings to 226-3984. Service Award.

Thank you for all of your Find full issues of The U.P. Catholic online at tireless work, Mike! -From Father Jacek and www.upcatholic.org The St. Rita Parish Family PAGE 8 • THE U.P. CATHOLIC • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2012 DEATHS/WEDDINGS/BAPTISMS Brother Albert life,” he would later say. Following her death in 1991, DEATHS Angels: Jessica Nylund and Daniel Brother Al entered New Brother Al asked permission to ABRAHAMSON Jr., Gary, 61, Surface Anton Bracket Melleray Cistercian Abbey for the return and re-entered the monastery St. Anne, Escanaba ESCANABA, St. Anne: Vicki WAKEFIELD, Mich. —Brother first time on Oct. 5, 1948. He made on April 4, 1993, and made his ARCHAMBEAU, Daniel J., 77, Robinette and Jamie DeGrand Albert Anton Bracket, 85, died his simple profession of religious solemn profession on Nov. 1, 1997. St. Ann, Baraga GLADSTONE, All Saints: August 24, 2012 vows on Dec. 22, 1950, and pro- He was preceded in death by BARTOLAMEOLLI, Henry, 89, Mandi Prim and Javier Jasso Jr.; at the New fessed solemn vows on Christmas his parents. In addition to Father Immaculate Conception, Iron Cadia Humpula and Wayne Melleray Abbey Day, 1954. Louis Bracket, Brother Al is sur- Mountain Hofmann; Lindsay Pantti and monastery infir- While a monk at New Melleray, vived by two sisters, Virginia BEAUDRIE, Thomas, 85, All Michael Smith; Stephanie Gerdom mary in Brother Al became a licensed Coolidge and Rita Meir; two addi- Saints, Gladstone and John Tomasoski Dubuque, Iowa. plumber and served the community tional brothers, John David Bracket BOBCANIK, Mary Agnes, 95, HOUGHTON, St. Ignatius He was the in this capacity. He installed new and Jim Bracket; many nieces and Our Lady of Peace, Ironwood Loyola: Margaret G. Blais and David brother of Father boilers in the 1950s and helped nephews, and his community at CAMILLI, Alfred, 99, St. L. Hanshaw Louis Bracket, a install a 1,500-foot-deep well, which New Melleray Abbey. IRONWOOD, Our Lady of Brother Albert Michael, Marquette senior priest in he maintained for many years. Peace: Valerie Marie Overton and Anton Bracket CREEDEN, Franklin C., 91, St. the Diocese of According to Father Louis, his Neil R. Francis de Sales, Manistique Nathaniel Patrick Lagalo Marquette. brother experienced a crisis in his GAUTHIER, Gerard W., 90, St. Albert Bracket served in the U.S. vocation in the early 1960s and Carlson Francis de Sales, Manistique BAPTISMS asked to be dispensed from his CASPIAN, St. Cecilia: Bryan Robert Navy during World War II. Stationed ESCANA- HASTINGS, Charles Eugene, vows. He left on April 27, 1963. He James Gill in Japan after the war, he walked up BA – Neil R. 67, Our Lady of Peace, Ironwood met Armella “Bobbie” Kluck and ESCANABA, St. Anne: Dane a hill to survey the city of Nagasaki. Carlson, 75, of HEROLD, Don J., 72, they married two years later. Alexander Koski; Aylah Jean Seder “The sight I saw changed my whole Escanaba, died Resurrection, Menominee FOSTER CITY, St. Joseph: Mason July 30, 2012, at KOLSON, Helen Katherine, 104, David Querio THE CATHOLIC CEMETERY his home follow- Our Lady of Peace, Ironwood Neil R. Carlson GLADSTONE, All Saints: Chelsey Holy Cross - Marquette ing a lengthy ill- LESANDRINI, Anna Mae, 83, U.P. CATHOLIC Demeuse 1400 Wright St. ness. He was a former president of Immaculate Conception, Iron NEWSPAPER’S HANCOCK, Resurrection: Ashlyn Dean LaJoye 225-0191 the Catholic Social Services board Mountain Mae Hamel, Elie Phillip Frazier, of directors. LUNDELL, Rose Marie, 76, Holy Cross - Escanaba Jayden Lee Beyers FUNERAL Neil was born in Escanaba on Immaculate Conception, Iron Hwy M-35 HOUGHTON, St. Ignatius Loyola: June 29, 1937, son of Arthur C. and Mountain DIRECTORY Dale Stannard 786-4685 Stella Rose Wickstrom, Theodore Agnes E. (Larson) Carlson. He was MARINELLI, Doris, 89, St. Wyatt Dabrowski May the souls of the faithful We have Burial Lots, Mausoleum a lifelong resident of Escanaba. He Barbara, Vulcan IRONWOOD, Our Lady of Peace: departed rest in peace. & Columbarium Niches graduated from Escanaba High MILKIEWICZ CAFF, Jill, 51, Gvanni Carlos D’Antonio, Elena School, class of 1955. He studied St. Anne, Escanaba Kelly Kodis, Tegan Jade Linn, Jukuri-Antila Funeral Home at Michigan State University for NEFF, Amelia, 94, All Saints, Quinlan Emil Hampston 1500 W. Quincy St. • Hancock, MI 49930 two years. He served in the Navy Gladstone (906) 482-3710 IRON RIVER, St. Agnes: Isabelle from 1960 until 1962, and the OIE, Mary E., 88, Our Lady of Mountain View Mortuary Ann Benson Funeral Service, Inc. Navy Reserves until 1966 when he Peace, Ironwood Ron Antila - Director / Owner 14 Seventh Ave. • South Range, MI 49963 ISHPEMING, St. Joseph: Jayme Lee www.antilafuneral.com (906) 482-8474 was honorably discharged. In OTTO, Frances, 94, St. Agnes, Bertucci, Drew Steven Nelson 1968, he graduated from Northern Iron River KINGSFORD, St. Mary Queen of Michigan University with a degree RADAKOVICH, Adele Mary Peace: Juliana Kate Rodriguez in social work. Ann, 94, Our Lady of Peace, LAKE LINDEN, St. Joseph: Paige Neil married Charlene A. Ironwood Catherine Curto, Dayne Bradley Pini LaMarch on April 4, 1970 at St. ROSHAK, Helen, 100, St. MARQUETTE, St. Michael: Kaylin Thomas the Apostle Church. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Bark River Ann Link, Garret Shea McLaughlin, He was employed by the C. RULEFORD, Richard “Dick,” Waylon Thomas Houle, Rosalynne Reiss Coal Company sailing on 88, Resurrection, Menominee Elizabeth Quinlan, Xavier Ward the Great Lakes for two years. He SANDS, Karen M., 61, Sacred Oswald, Garret Shea McLaughlin, later became a licensing consult- Heart, L’Anse 240 M C C ANN S TREET • S T I GNACE , MI 49781 Roger Juliano Erickson; St. Louis ant for the state of Michigan, SCHIAVO, Peter, 78, Guardian (906) 643•7711 FAX (906) 643•7089 the King: Luukas Heikkinen; Brody B RUCE J. D ODSON , F UNERAL D IRECTOR retiring in 1997. Angels, Crystal Falls Lauren He was a member of St. Anne SPIGARELLI, Abraham, 84, MENOMINEE, Holy Redeemer: ERICKSON-ROCHON & NASH FUNERAL HOMES, INC. Parish where he served as a Immaculate Conception, Iron Lucas Linsmeier; Resurrection: Thomas W. Nash -Owner/Manager Scott D. Lutey - Manager Eucharistic minister and homebound Mountain 901 Carpenter Ave 1000 S. Carpenter Ave. Alaina Jane Fritz, Ryan Jacob 906-774-7676 minister. He was a member of the SUSTRICK, Albert Louis, 88, Iron Mountain, MI Kingsford, MI Parrett, Sawyer Nathaniel Reiswitz American Legion Post 82, Coast Resurrection, Menominee Directors-T. Nash, S. Lutey, Tammy Barrows, Robert Schinderle & Matthew Nash NORWAY, St. Mary: Claire A Tradition of Caring Guard Auxiliary, Great Lakes Rod TAKALA, Victoria Madeline, Elizabeth Cazzola, Branden Tyler and Gun Club, member of Ducks 84, St. Sebastian, Bessemer Krause, Breanne Noel Krause, Piper McKEVITT-PATRICK FUNERAL HOME, INC. Unlimited, Delta County Veterans TANNER, Timothy “Buck,” 28, Lee Roberts, Paige Aileen Roberts, Council, Marriage Encounter and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Bark River Mike Patrick - Owner/Manager Eli Michael Anderson the Delta County Victims Advocacy TUBBS, Eva Lauzon, 97, All 305 N. Lowell St., Ironwood, MI 49938 ONTONAGON, Holy Family: Levi Program. He was also a shareholder Saints, Gladstone James Lockhart 932-1141 in the Second Lake Farm. VERNON, Jolly, 72, St. Joseph, SOUTH RANGE, Holy Family: Among his survivors are his Lake Linden Jaron Patrick Moilanen, Morgan wife, Charlene of Escanaba; four YANKOVICH, Walter J., 91, Jacie Vandiver Space available. children, Jodi Carlson, Holly (Greg) Resurrection, Hancock ST. IGNACE, St. Ignatius Loyola: Thomma, Art (Jessica) Carlson and ZAZESKI, Theodore “Ted,” Annika Neuschwander, Elise Patrick Catherine Carlson, all of Escanaba; Resurrection, Menominee Contact Deacon Steve Sorenson, Kira Michelle Massaway and a granddaughter, Sloane. VULCAN, St. Barbara: Lucas John A Mass of Christian Burial for WEDDINGS Doney 1-866-452-5112 or Neil R. Carlson was held on Aug. 6 BESSEMER, St. Sebastian: WAKEFIELD, Immaculate at St. Anne Church with Rev. Fran Allison Stefaniak and Brandon Conception: Aleena Ellsworth, [email protected] for details. DeGroot officiating. Burial was in Kupitz Kendra Mattson, Olivia Jackson Holy Cross Cemetery. CRYSTAL FALLS, Guardian THE U.P. 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REFLECTIONS The making of a pilgrimage is the making of a pilgrim FROM Americans a book which was A person embarks upon a out community. No one can live that the film helps me to grasp our lives for us or carry our better the daily pilgrimages in NORTHSTAR part of their formation was “The pilgrimage for a spiritual pur- Pilgrim’s Progress” by John pose. It may be for renewal, for inner burdens, yet we come to my life. I am going somewhere. Regis Walling Bunyan. This allegory of the penance, for seeing more clear- know ourselves only through I am not like an animal in a cir- journey of “Christian” through ly the inner self or the resolu- our compassion for others. ‘I cular cage going and going but n the last 35 years, we are his life was a formative study may not feel your pain or going nowhere! With the help of Ihearing much about “pil- for many of the Founding “The pilgrim travels light and as one understand your situation, God’s grace, I hope to come to grimage” and being a “pilgrim.” Fathers (and Mothers). goes along lets the unnecessary drop.” but I will stay with you so the end of each day’s journey a What is this all about? When he Jesus was raised in a -Regis Walling that you never feel alone or little more loving and kind, to welcomed athletes to the “pilgrimage” culture. forgotten.’ This, I believe, is have a clearer sense of how to London games, Annually the Jews made three tion of a difficulty. The pilgrim the basic understanding and handle a situation or how to nur- Vincent Nichols of Westminster pilgrimages to Jerusalem for the travels light and as one goes purpose of community, and the ture my faith and/or that of said: “We believe every human major feasts. It was on the along lets the unnecessary drop. simplest form of love.” another. Perhaps I can see more being to be ultimately a pilgrim return trip from a pilgrimage to The pilgrim sees the difference The film, “The Way,” with clearly the difference between in search of truth, goodness and Jerusalem that Jesus was “lost” between a want and a need. The Martin Sheen and his son, Emilio wants and needs and let go of the fulfillment of potential.” Was in the Temple. pilgrim follows a certain path, Estevez, tells the story of a pil- the unnecessary to have more to he saying that everyone is a The Psalms, #120-129, are marked along the way by signs grim on the Camino Santiago de share. Viewed in this light, each “work in progress,” growing hymns composed to be sung “on to which he/she must be alert. Compostela in Northern Spain. It day becomes a day of discovery from Point A to Point B at all pilgrimage” and prayed in this The pilgrim is conscious of tak- is a 500-plus mile journey from and renewal. It becomes more times, always striving yet not spirit they still speak to us. Our ing one step at a time, no matter the border of France to the peaceful to take each day, one achieving in this life here below? Muslim brothers and sisters are how tired he/she may be, learns Cathedral of Santiago de step at a time! And as the pil- Almost all spiritual writers required to make the Haj, the to accept the hospitality of oth- Compostela near the Atlantic grim prays the way each day talk about the “journey.” Others pilgrimage to Mecca, once in ers and to help other co-pil- coast. Legend says that the bur- he/she becomes more attuned to use the term “on the way.” their lifetime. grims as need may suggest. ial site of the Apostle James was the signs that the Holy Spirit is Sometimes when a word is Our own retreat facility at In the book, “Along the found here when a star appeared continually giving. overused we tend not to really Marygrove sponsors “Parish Way,” Martin Sheen writes, over a local field (star - stella and While most of us will not hear it, and I think that this is Pilgrimage Retreats.” Our litur- “There’s an old saying: If you field - campo). For more than make the actual Camino to true of the words “journey” and gy reminds us that we are a pil- arrive at the Kingdom alone you 1,000 years it has been a destina- Santiago, we can find a fresh “pilgrimage.” grim Church, a pilgrim people. must answer just one question: tion of pilgrims. Other traditional perspective, which can make Some of you may recall that So what makes a pilgrimage ‘Where are the others?’ We are goals of pilgrims have been the daily living of our Baptisms in the biographies we read as more than just a trip from one made so that we must travel Jerusalem and Rome. richer and more alive. I pray this youngsters about “great” place to another? alone, yet we cannot do so with- In my own reflections I find for you and for myself.

HERE Enjoy the simple pleasures, tomorrow will take care of itself AM I mer, I wish I had some deeper Like a road construction crew, we do lots of things and have lots of you need them all. But seek first the reflection on it than, “Where’d it alternated between standing and star- stuff. As I’ve – let’s say – matured, kingdom (of God) and his righteous- John Fee go?” Vickie and I did have a great ing, and sitting and staring. I also I’ve learned that it’s relationships ness, and all these things will be vacation and got to visit our nieces took a bunch of pictures with my with people and with God that are given you besides. Do not worry t’s finally fall, my favorite time and nephews. We also got to see iPhone and tried out a panorama app. truly fulfilling. Although I do have to about tomorrow; tomorrow will take Iof year! Yes, fall technically those other people, aka our nieces’ We make a habit of taking the admit I like my iPhone a lot. care of itself. Sufficient for a day is begins tomorrow – and since this is and nephews’ parents. However, for scenic route home from exotic places It’s also true that I worry whether its own evil.” the Sept. 21 issue you will have the most part, the summer is just like the grocery store. We pick up we’ll have a blowout on the highway, Let’s encourage each other to already read the entire newspaper, one big blur. fast food and eat dinner at the beach. about our country’s future, and prayerfully put our trust in God, as and sent links to the online edition Well, except for a few parts. We stop by church for a few minutes where the next financial curveball he has all the answers and solutions (www.upcatholic.org) to all your A few Saturdays ago, we drove on occasion, especially the adoration will come from. to our problems. And don’t forget to family, friends and neighbors by then to the top of Mount Marquette. chapel. None of these things have to But Matthew 6:31-34 tells me, enjoy the spectacular beauty that – but it’s close enough. (You do share What’s the big draw? There’s a place take more than 30 minutes. “So do not worry and say, ‘What are God surrounds us with here in the items from the newspaper with non- to park (no, we didn’t even consider Sometimes taking just an extra five we to eat?’ or ‘What are we to U.P., a true manifestation of his love. Catholics and those outside the dio- hiking) and a big rocky area where minutes to drive down a different drink?’ or ‘What are we to wear?’ Send your news, notes, pictures and cese, don’t you?) you can look out over the city and street can open a new world. All these things the pagans seek. Letters to the Editor to me by e-mail to: When I look back over the sum- Lake Superior. The view is amazing. When I was younger, I wanted to Your heavenly Father knows that [email protected]. LETTERTOTHE EDITOR What are you striving for? God, including our very lives. A liken our faith to that of the centuri- a month ago, a year ago, ten years vocation to become a better person, humble soul takes no personal cred- on. We must acknowledge our ago? Often, we will strive whole- a more Christ-like person? To the editor, it for any achievements that he’s unworthiness before Christ’s priest heartedly to become a better doctor, In the dialog between the centu- been awarded. It is only our sinful- (who is in persona Christi) in the insurance agent, rocket scientist, Terry Austin rion and Jesus, we are probed to ness that we may boast. Sacrament of Reconciliation. And etc., but why is it we hesitate in our Ishpeming look at two characteristics of the Due to his humility, the centuri- we must acknowledge the authority centurion’s commendable faith in on has acquired a respect for author- of Christ’s Church, which has the our Lord. The first would be his ity. He reasons that he understands power to forgive sins and the power sense of “unworthiness,” the second authority because of his military to consecrate the bread and wine would be his respect for “authority.” background. In this case, he himself into the body and blood of Jesus, in He has a deep sense of unworthi- commands, and he himself is sub- the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist. ness (humility) in the presence of jected to higher-rank commanders. “Lord I am not worthy…” The Christ. This humility (the opposition These commands of which he reason we are not worthy is because to pride) is the realization that we speaks are of human nature; how of our sinfulness. 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There will be family the Carmelite Monastery on U.S. 2 ner and entertainment at 6:30 p.m. fun, including kid’s games and at M95 in Iron Mountain will be Seating is limited. Tickets are $15 crafts, a bake sale, and vendor held from noon to 3 p.m., with in advance, with no tickets avail- and crafts booths featuring holi- prizes including a $200 and $100 able at the door. Tickets may be day items. Chili, hotdogs, cab- cash awards, a multicolored pearl purchased at Ishpeming City Hall, bage rolls and beverages will be necklace, a GE microwave oven, a the Chamber of Commerce, available for lunch. Pumpkins 4 x 6 foot handmade hooked rug, Elaines, Consumers Building and cornstalks will also be for and a one night stay at the Supply and Johnson’s Snyder sale. For more information, call AmericInn in Norway. Jams, jel- Drugs on Main Street in Ishpeming. Menominee Catholic Central at lies and baked goods will be for (906) 863-3190. sale. Organizers advise getting in SUNDAY, OCT. 7 line early, as breads home-baked The Ontonagon Christians for SATURDAY, OCT 20 by the nuns sell out quickly. The Life 9th Annual Ontonagon Life A Stand Up for Religious tea is open to the public and no Chain will take place from 2 to 3 Freedom Rally will be held at registration is required. p.m. on the sidewalk at the intersec- noon in Ontonagon. Participants tion of U.S. 45 and Greenland Road. will meet by the flagpole at the Bishop Baraga Days will be Those who can’t stay for the whole Ontonagon County Courthouse TEA TIME - Diane Palmcook presents a display of canned held in Marquette, with tours and hour of silent prayer are invited to and are asked to be respectful and goods at a previous Silver Tea. This year’s event takes place events celebrating the life of come and stay for as long as they prayerful. This peaceful, nation- Sept. 22 and 23 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Carmelite monastery Venerable Bishop Frederic Baraga. can. Those who can’t stand should wide event, the third of its kind, in Iron Mountain. For schedules, visit the website at bring a folding chair. Official Life will protest the mandate estab- For more information about the popular event, see the cal- www.bishopbaraga.org, or contact Chain signs (e.g., Abortion Kills lished by the U.S. Department of endar listing to the right, or contact the chairwomen, Sue the Bishop Baraga Association for Children, Abortion Hurts Women) Health and Human Services Giesen, (906) 563-8514, of St. Barbara Parish, Vulcan; or Jody details at (906) 227-9117. will be provided for those who wish requiring most employers to pro- Kelly, (906) 563-5203, and Marie Bal, (906) 563-9966 of St. Mary to hold them. These official signs vide abortion-inducing drugs, Parish, Norway. (Courtesy photo) A Life in the Spirit Seminar, have prayers and guidelines printed sterilization and artificial contra- hosted by the New Life, New on the back. Life Chain will be held ception in their health benefit Baraga house tour scheduled Hope, New Beginnings Prayer rain or shine; in case of lightning, it plans. The rally will also protest Group of the Keweenaw Catholic will move to St. Paul Lutheran other attacks on religious free- The annual Bishop Baraga Days will be held in Marquette with tours and Community, will be held Friday church hall, a quarter-block away. dom coming from the federal events that celebrate the life and ministry of the Venerable Bishop Frederic and Saturday (Sept. 22-23) at Following the Life Chain, everyone government. For more informa- Baraga, first bishop of the Diocese of Marquette. Sacred Heart Parish in Calumet. is invited to a short meeting at St. tion about the Ontonagon rally, From 3 to 5 p.m. ET on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, the Baraga For more information, call Judy Paul’s church hall. For more infor- call 884-6813. House at 615 Fourth Street in Marquette will be open for tours of the room Erickson at (906) 296-2133. mation, call Roland or Theresa where Bishop Baraga spent his last hours. The Baraga Association, 347 Rock Mayer at (906) 884-6813. SUNDAY, OCT. 21 St., will also host an open house during those hours for visitors to see artifacts SATURDAY, SEPT. 29 The annual fall festival and from Venerable Bishop Baraga’s life. Sacred Heart Parish in St. Stephen Mission in chicken dinner with trimmings Between the hours of 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, as well as from 10 Champion will hold its annual fall Naubinway will celebrate its 125th will be hosted by American a.m. to 5 p.m. ET on Monday, there will be guided visits to the Bishop Baraga bazaar from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., fea- anniversary with Mass at 3 p.m., Martyrs Parish in Kingsford in Shrine and other locations from Baraga’s ministry in L’Anse, approximately one turing crafts, drawings and baked celebrated by Bishop Alexander the parish hall. Dinner will be hour north of Marquette. The crypt beneath St. Peter Cathedral containing goods, plus a soup and sandwich Sample, followed by a reception. served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Venerable Frederic Baraga’s tomb is also open to visitors. lunch. For information, or to rent a and again from 4 to 6 p.m. Cost crafts table, call (906) 339-2386. SATURDAY, OCT. 13 of the dinner is $8 for ages 13 Bishop Sample to address A facilitator-training workshop and older, $5 for children 6 to 12, WEDNESDAY, OCT. 3 for the ENDOW (Educating on the and free for children 5 and Call to Holiness Conference Guardian Angels Parish in Nature and Dignity of Women) younger. There will be craft Bishop Alexander Sample will be a featured speaker at the 14th Call to Crystal Falls will celebrate its women’s ministry will be held at St. items, baked goods, and religious Holiness Conference to be held Saturday, Oct. 13, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 125th anniversary with Mass at 5 Peter Cathedral in Marquette from items for sale, as well as many Immaculate Conception School, 29500 Westbrook Ave. in Warren, Mich. p.m., celebrated by Bishop 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The mission of the drawing items. The 50th anniversary of Vatican II is the conference’s topic. Other speakers Alexander Sample. Those who ministry is to educate women include Dr. Monica Miller, Fathers John Trigilio, John Zuhlsdorf, Frank wish to attend a catered dinner fol- toward a deeper, more profound WEDNESDAY, OCT. 24 lowing the Mass should sign up on understanding of their God-given The 68th annual fall bazaar Phillips and Brian Harrison, along with Peggy Stanton and Louie Verrecchio. the church bulletin board or con- dignity and vocation as women. For will be hosted by St. Joseph Conference attendees are invited to a specially scheduled 6 p.m. Divine tact the parish office at (906) 875- registration and fee information, Parish in Ishpeming from 10 a.m. Liturgy at St. Josaphat Ukrainian . Following the liturgy 3019 for reservations. contact Colin Jenkins at the Family to 1 p.m. Items include crafts and there will be a separately priced dinner with Father Zuhlsdorf speaking. Life Office, (906) 227-9178. handiwork, a baked goods sale, a A youth conference for teens will also be held that day with most of the SATURDAY, OCT. 6 white elephant sale, and a boun- speakers from the main conference addressing the youth. A dinner theater fundraiser for SUNDAY, OCT. 14 tiful salad luncheon for $5 from Additional information and online registration is available at the website the Lake Bancroft Project in Menominee Catholic Central 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more infor- www.CalltoHoliness.com or call (313) 451-4659 to request a brochure to be Ishpeming will be hosted by the Home and School Association mation, contact Ann Trudell at mailed to you. Knights of Columbus at the St. will hold its annual fall festival (906) 486-8080. THE U.P. CATHOLIC • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2012 • PAGE 11

CROSSING FROM P1 crossing. In Old Testament times, OUR ADVERTISERS ARE A BLESSING! the Israelites would build a pile of If you aren’t able to visit them this week, please pray for the Drummond Island, he will cele- stones to mark a significant place brate Mass at St. Florence Mission they had visited. success of their business. They help spread the Good News at 6 p.m. ET and then drive back to Everyone is welcome to attend of the risen Christ with their advertising dollars. Marquette. the Masses in Copper Harbor, “What we’re doing is placing Menominee, Ironwood and/or ourselves under the sign of the Drummond Island. However those cross,” said Bishop Sample, who cannot be present can follow explaining the significance of his Bishop Sample’s updates through- pilgrimage. “The symbol of our out the trip on Twitter.com faith is the cross.” (@BishopSample) and Facebook Since the trip from Ironwood to (www.facebook.com/theup- Drummond Island is a long one, it catholic). “I want to do this so that was suggested to the bishop that he everyone can plug in and be a part consider using an airplane for that of it,” the bishop explained. leg of the journey, an idea he In addition to the four Masses quickly rejected. “I want to drive it. on Oct. 20 and 21, the Diocese of I want to travel the distance,” he Marquette will celebrate the Year emphasized. In addition, he of Faith in many different ways encourages families, individuals throughout the period, with initia- and groups to follow him in a type tives being planned by the of caravan for part of or the entire Diocesan Council for Promoting two-day journey. Details on the the New Evangelization that is route will be announced in the Oct. composed of clergy, women reli- 5 edition of The U.P. Catholic. gious and laypeople from through- As he approaches each loca- out the U.P. tion, the bishop will carry the cross Bishop Sample is using the in procession to the church and Year of Faith to prepare Catholics would like people to gather and in the diocese for the New walk with him. The crosses will be Evangelization, which will be hand-made by a local woodworker launched at the conclusion of the and planted for the year at the loca- Year of Faith in late 2013. The tion of the Masses. Venerable New Evangelization primarily Bishop Baraga was known for focuses on evangelizing the bap- planting a cross upon the comple- tized, especially those who have tion of a particularly difficult river drifted away from the Church. Church following a weekend Mass CSA FROM P1 offered by Bishop Sample. from India. Decet’s continual men- The Catholic Service Award is a toring and guidance to these program of Legacy of Faith, which priests, who were new to the coun- is the campaign to build the try and to the diocese, was well Endowment Foundation of the received by the priests and parish- Diocese of Marquette. The award ioners alike. was created in 2006 in the spirit and Networking tirelessly in the intent of the endowment to preserve broader St. Vincent de Paul confer- and foster the Catholic faith in the ence, Decet was able to direct sur- Upper Peninsula. Nominations for plus goods from other St. Vincent the annual award are due by May 1 de Paul charities to local needy of each year. For more information, families in Trenary. He established call (906) 227-9108 or visit several community charitable pro- www.LegacyOfFaith.net. grams, including Christmas and Easter Food baskets for needy fam- An Act of Contrition ilies, and a program to provide O my God, needy children with backpacks I am heartily sorry for filled with back-to-school items. having offended Thee, These projects have become long- and I detest all my sins, standing parish traditions that have because I dread the loss allowed the broader community to of heaven, feel the generosity of a small and and the pains of hell; wonderful parish. but most of all because Bishop Sample presented Decet they offend Thee, my God, with a commemorative medallion Who are all good and at his residence at the Jacobetti deserving of all my love. Home for Veterans in Marquette, in I firmly resolve, the presence of his family, staff and with the help of Thy grace, other residents. Decet’s service was to confess my sins, further honored at his parish with to do penance, his wife, Anna, accepting the award and to amend my life. on his behalf. The parish communi- Amen. ty celebrated his inspiration, com- More prayers available online at: mitment and witness to carrying http://www.ewtn.com/Devotionals/ out the mission of the Catholic prayers/ PAGE 12 • THE U.P. CATHOLIC • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2012 Find breaking local, national and Kickball provides Holy Family fun international news posted online! Visit www.facebook.com/theupcatholic SCORE! - A spirited game of kickball in Gladstone pit- Congratulations to ting the Holy Family Parish John youth group against clergy and religious Beaulieu brought about some competi- on receiving the 2012 tive fun. In the Alumni Evangelization group photo, evi- Award from NET Ministries! dence of the This award recognizes the ongoing competition can be seen in the efforts of its alumni to engage the dusty stain on Church’s mission of evangelization. Father Corey You made us proud when you joined the NET Team in 1983 Litzner’s shirt and you still make us proud in your position as Director of from him sliding into first base. Youth and Young Adult Outreach at Franciscan University. Bottom left May God continue to bless your Ministry! photo: Sister From Fr. Frank Ricca & the Parish Family of Nenita Leonardo runs with a smile St. Gregory in Newberry in hopes of scor- ing a run. She works in pastoral care at the Bishop Noa Home in E s c a n a b a . Bottom right: Gabe Smith goes for the big kick. (Photos courtesy of Steve and Kristy Benoit) Newberry native receives national recognition After graduating from Tahquamenon Area Schools in 1983, John Beaulieu left behind his family and friends in Newberry to serve on a National Evangelization Team (NET) with other young Catholics aged 18 to 28, who shared the Gospel with young people and their families across the U.S. Now he is enjoying recognition for his service as one of three 2012 recipients of an evangelization award from NET Ministries of West St. HONORED - Three alumni of NET Ministries display the evan- Paul, Minn. At its 30th anniversary gelization awards they received this year from NET. Left to right celebration in May, NET unveiled are John Beaulieau of Steubenville, Ohio and former member of the reestablishment of an annual St. Gregory Parish in Newberry; Sister M. Consolata Crews, voca- alumni award to recognize the ongo- tion director for Sisters of St. Francis the Martyr St. George of ing efforts of its alumni to engage the Alton, Ill.; Archbishop John C. Nienstedt of the Archdiocese of St. Church’s mission of evangelization. Paul and ; and Gordy DeMarais, executive director of Award recipients must have St. Paul’s Outreach based in St. Paul, Minn. (Courtesy photo) served NET Ministries a minimum many years and participating in the youth minister. He is currently the of seven years ago, live an exempla- religious education program. director of Youth and Young Adult ry Catholic life, demonstrate an He went on two NET retreats in Outreach at Franciscan University, ongoing involvement in serving high school and a Discipleship Week. where he oversees the Steubenville within the Church as a professional It was the Discipleship Week during youth conferences which impact or volunteer, and demonstrate an reconciliation that left a “deep and 30,000 young Catholics every summer. ongoing commitment to the mis- profound” impression on his heart. Beaulieu resides in Steubenville sion of evangelization. Beaulieu then served with NET from with his wife, Lisa, and their five Beaulieu, the son of Charles and 1983-1984 and 1986-1987. children. Barbara Beaulieu of Newberry, was an A 1989 graduate of Franciscan National Evangelization Teams active member of St. Gregory Parish as University at Steubenville, Ohio, continue to minister to the youth of a youth, serving as an altar server for Beaulieu worked for 13 years as a the Diocese of Marquette.