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By Jennifer Del Vechio liturgy changes WASHINGTON (CNS)—Liturgy dis- They are surrounded by sacred cussions and votes at the U.S. bishops’ images as they bow their heads and mid-November meeting highlighted sev-

kneel in prayer. Vechio Del Jennifer Photos by eral changes U.S. Catholics can expect to An Infant of Prague doll enclosed in see in the liturgy in coming months. a glass case, statues of saints and the A number of minor changes will come Sacred Heart of Jesus and photos of the in connection with the Vatican’s new Blessed Mother are just a few of the General Instruction of the Roman Missal, works of art in Danda Ramirez’s which is to take effect immediately when Indianapolis home. the third edition of the Roman Missal They pray the rosary and later the comes out in Latin. The instruction itself Divine Mercy Chaplet. has been public since July 2000. For the people in this Tuesday night The new edition of the Roman Missal prayer group, religious art plays an now is supposed to appear before the end important role in their faith. of the year, Archbishop Oscar H. “When your eyes light on these stat- Lipscomb of Mobile, Ala., chairman of ues and pictures, they remind you to say the Committee on Liturgy, told the bish- a short prayer,” said Ramirez, who hosts ops during their Nov. 12-15 meeting. the prayer group in her home. At the meeting, the bishops took steps Ramirez’s home is a showcase for her to work with the Vatican to assure that religious art collection. She has dozens U.S. adaptations to the new general of statues, relics enclosed in antique instruction can take effect at the same glass hutches and icons she’s brought time as the instruction. back from pilgrimages to Europe. Also coming up soon for American Ramirez isn’t alone. Many who attend Catholics is use of the new weekday the prayer group have adorned their Lectionary for Mass—as an option in homes with pictures of Jesus, statues of Above: Members of an U.S. parishes beginning Feb. 13 and as a the Virgin Mary and crucifixes. Indianapolis prayer group requirement beginning May 19. This Indianapolis prayer group is kneel in prayer before Father James P. Moroney, executive part of a growing trend of Catholics various images of the director of the bishops’ Secretariat for across the nation buying religious art. saints, Jesus and the Liturgy, said he hopes that a better under- Religious art sales are increasing and Blessed Mother. Many of standing of the liturgy will be “the have become the third largest segment of the members’ homes biggest change that anyone would notice” the Catholic retail market, accounting for have such religious art as the changes are implemented. 12 percent to 16 percent of sales, accord- and they said it helps “This latest edition of the Roman ing to a survey by the Catholic Market- them focus on prayer. Missal is intended to provide us with an ing Network in Irving, Texas. opportunity at the beginning of the new Many people also collect relics—a Left: Danda Ramirez millennium to deepen our understanding, piece of bone from a saint or objects displays several images theologically and spiritually and ritually, that have come in contact with a saint’s and statues in her home. of what has always been in the Roman mortal remains. This is one wall of a Missal,” he said. The market for relics has become so special collection of “The changes [in actual liturgical prac- lucrative that it has led to abuses. images of the Blessed tice] are few and far between,” he added. Relics—often with no authentication— Mother and various “It’s extraordinarily important that we not are being sold on Internet auction sites. saints. miss the forest for the trees.” The Church forbids the selling of The norms in the new instruction, as relics. Private relics, or those outside modified by U.S. adaptations, will involve the Church’s possession, should come few changes for most parishes. with a certificate of authentication One new norm calls on members of the made at the time a relic is created. assembly to act together in their gestures More Catholic art and Christian art in and posture as an expression of unity, general is being brought into homes, asking individual worshipers to avoid said Mark Gordon, executive director of “any appearance of individualism or divi- The St. Michael Institute of Sacred Art sion.” in Mystic, Conn. See BISHOPS, page 2 The institute, formed two years ago See ART, page 11

Vatican condemns cloning of human embryo by U.S. scientists VATICAN CITY (CNS)—The Vatican cloning, to develop genetically compati- condemned the cloning of human ble replacement cells for patients with ill- embryos by U.S. scientists, rejecting nesses like diabetes and Parkinson’s—not claims that the research produced simple human clones. cells and not human individuals. But the Vatican, noting that the scien- CNS photo from Reuters Despite the scientists’ stated humani- tists referred to what they produced as an tarian aims, the research represents a new “early embryo,” rejected the claim that no form of discrimination against defenseless human had been cloned. people, the Vatican said in a Nov. 26 It is “beyond doubt, as indicated by the statement. researchers themselves, that here we find Scientists at Advanced Cell Techno- ourselves before human embryos and not logy in Worcester, Mass., announced cells, as some would have [people] Nov. 25 in the online journal “E-Biomed: believe,” the Vatican said. The Journal of Regenerative Medicine” The Vatican said the determination of Michael West, chief executive officer of that they had cloned the first human when human life begins cannot be fixed Advanced Cell Technology in Worcester, Mass., embryo. by convention to a certain stage of embry- announced on Nov. 25 that the company has The researchers said they would use onic development, but instead was found successfully cloned a human embryo for the the technique, known as therapeutic See CLONING, page 2 purpose of creating stem cells to treat disease. Page 2 The Criterion Friday, November 30, 2001

and most parishes already have been using Roman Missal says specifically that only document, then titled “This Holy and BISHOPS it for some time. the Book of the Gospels, not the Living Sacrifice,” on the celebration and continued from page 1 Earlier this year, the other three volumes Lectionary, is to be carried in the entrance reception of Communion under both kinds. received Vatican approval. Parishes can procession. No book is carried out in the At the Vatican’s request, since an earlier Another calls for processional crosses begin using them Ash Wednesday, Feb. 13, closing procession. U.S. directory on Communion under both or fixed crosses at the altar to be cruci- 2002. Publishers are expected to have the At the recent bishops’ meeting, kinds had the same title, the new document fixes, not plain crosses. new volumes available by the beginning of Archbishop Lipscomb said the Vatican was has been retitled “One Bread, One Cup.” One U.S. norm says standing is the February. making special efforts to help coordinate But final Vatican approval of its norms has norm for receiving Communion, but any- As of Pentecost, May 19, 2002, use of the implementation of new general liturgy not yet been received. one who insists on kneeling should not be the entire new Lectionary in four volumes norms in the new general instruction with One change U.S. liturgists had been denied Communion for that reason. will become mandatory, and any previous implementation of the American adapta- looking forward to for several years has The biggest concrete change in coming edition of the Lectionary can no longer be tions, so that both can take effect together. been delayed because of the imminent months will be the publication of the rest used. Such coordination would minimize dis- issuance of a new edition of the Roman of the new Lectionary, the book of The new Lectionary in English is ruption of U.S. worship practices under the Missal. In the 1990s, the bishops of the Scripture readings for Masses. But that based on the New American Bible. new general instruction, since the most United States and other English-speaking change really will be noticed only by Among volumes of Scripture texts for notable adaptations are those designed to countries worked extensively on adopting daily Mass-goers, not those who attend liturgical use, the ancient Book of the continue U.S. customs, such as kneeling a new Sacramentary—another name for only on Sundays or holy days. Gospels has been restored to prominence in throughout the eucharistic prayer, which the Roman Missal without the Lectionary The bishops gave final approval for a recent years. On Sundays and other solemn differ from the universal norms. readings—based on the second edition of new Lectionary for Sundays and some occasions, it is carried in the opening pro- Father Moroney told CNS no final the Roman Missal in Latin. major feasts in 1997 and for three addi- cession, placed on the altar until the word has been received yet on the bish- The U.S. version was sent to Rome for tional volumes, covering readings for Gospel, and then used for the Gospel read- ops’ requests for exceptions to the new approval in 1998. With the issuance of a weekdays, saints’ feasts, votive Masses, rit- ing. It also is used as part of the ordination general norms concerning the role of lay third edition of the Roman Missal in Latin ual Masses and other occasions, in 1998. rite of deacons and bishops. eucharistic ministers at Mass. Approval of and a new Vatican instruction on liturgical The Sunday volume received Vatican A new volume of the Book of the such exceptions, called indults, requires a translations, however, Father Moroney said approval and was published in 1998. It has Gospels was published and approved for legal approach slightly different from that the revised Sacramentary will have to be been available for optional use in U.S. use in U.S. parishes in 2000. used for adaptations. delayed until it can be revised again to take Catholic parishes since Advent of that year, The new General Instruction of the The bishops adopted those in June in a those texts into account. † Cardinal McCarrick calls human cloning experiment ‘dangerous’ WASHINGTON (CNS)—Cardinal the role of God as the creator of that life,” this corporation and others will be opening An embryo is cloned by removing the Theodore E. McCarrick of Washington the cardinal said. human embryo farms.” nucleus from an egg and transferring the warned Nov. 26 that the reported successful “The arrogance that leads someone to In July, the House of Representatives nucleus of a stem cell into it. The egg’s cloning of early-stage human embryos “has believe he can take on the role of God and approved a bill that would ban all cloning own nucleus has only half the chromo- dangerous implications” of playing God reduce humans to mere spare parts is an of human beings, including human somes of human body cells and normally and devaluing human life. arrogance which has dangerous implica- embryos. The Senate is currently scheduled receives the other half from fertilization by Scientists of Advanced Cell Technology, tions that we cannot fully anticipate. ... to vote on such a bill next February or a sperm. The nucleus of a somatic stem a privately held biotechnology firm based Even ostensibly good intentions, such as March. cell—a body cell capable of dividing and in Worcester, Mass., reported Nov. 25 that curing disease, may have bad effects, such House Majority Leader Dick Armey, R- producing other body cells—has a full after more than 70 attempts they recently as the devaluation of human life and all that Texas, called the first human embryo complement of chromosomes. produced cloned human embryonic cells, this implies,” he said. cloning “a four-alarm wake-up call” to the The company’s scientists said they had two of which divided to four cells or more. President Bush also condemned the Senate to act on the House bill. no success with transfers of adult fibrob- It was the first public announcement of company’s actions Nov. 26. “Let’s be clear. We are in a race to pre- lasts, stem cells taken from human skin, human embryonic cloning in the world. “The use of embryos to clone is wrong,” vent amoral, scientifically suspect tinkering into enucleated human eggs. But they They said they also induced partheno- he said in response to a reporter’s question with the miracle and sanctity of life,” he obtained two dividing embryos when they genesis in not-fully-mature human eggs, at a White House event. “We should not as said in a statement released Nov. 26. injected such eggs with cumulus cells— getting several to divide for up to five days, a society grow life to destroy it. And that’s Also calling for quick Senate action to egg-nurturing cells from the ovary which reaching the blastocyst stage. exactly what’s taking place.” ban all such cloning were the Family often remain attached to the egg during The company’s officials say they oppose Bush added that “to grow an embryo in Research Council, Focus on the Family, the ovulation. reproductive human cloning—aimed at order to extract a stem cell, in order for that Christian Legal Society and the Christian “Of the eight eggs we injected with producing a baby—and they sought to embryo to die, is bad public policy. Not Coalition of America. cumulus cells, two divided to form early obtain human embryonic stem cells solely only that, it’s morally wrong in my opin- Advanced Cell Technology first reported embryos of four cells—and one progressed for experiments aimed at eventually turning ion.” its work in the online version of Scientific to at least six cells—before growth such cells to therapeutic uses. The National Right to Life Committee American, a lay science journal. stopped,” they reported. † Cardinal McCarrick called the report said the new report highlights a need for “deeply disturbing” and warned of the federal legislation banning all human “arrogance” of reducing “human beings to cloning. 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Otolski Otolski’s caliber and experience as editor Best of Gannett Award and a Metro cutive editor, been named associate pub- will continue to report to Bruns. of its official newspaper. … He is a fine Louisville Journalism Award for Business lisher of Criterion As associate publisher, Bruns, who is journalist, well-attuned to the major news Reporting. He is a member of Press Inc. The also secretary for communications for the events in the Catholic Church as well as St. Matthew Parish in Indianapolis. changes, effective archdiocese, will retain general oversight to the implications of how these events Bruns is a native of Indianapolis and a Jan. 1, were of the newspaper and direct responsibility affect ordinary Catholics,” the archbishop retired corporate communications editor announced Nov. 20 for the business aspects of Criterion Press said. with Eli Lilly and Company. He is the by Archbishop Inc. He will continue to be a member of Prior to joining The Criterion in May author of three books on the Rite of Daniel M. Buech- the editorial committee and will write edi- 1999, Otolski was business editor of The Christian Initiation of Adults. lein, publisher. torials and an occa- Courier-Journal of Louisville. At the time, He joined the Archdiocese of Indian- As editor, sional column. he had been a newspaper editor and apolis in 1994 and has served as director Otolski will assume According to the reporter for 16 years and had worked for of stewardship education and director of most of the respon- archbishop, the The Jasper Herald and United Press Inter- publications, executive director of com- sibilities of the move is an effort national before joining The Courier- munications, executive editor of The Greg A. Otolski executive editor. He “to streamline the Journal. 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Master of Arts in pastoral theology from torial committee, the columnists and attention to be given to the business side A native of LaPorte, Ind., he holds a Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. He is a translators; manage the “Letters to the of the operation, which will be important Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism member of SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral Editor” section; and serve as staff to the given the downturn in the U.S. economy. from Indiana University. Otolski has Parish in Indianapolis. † Bishop Chatard wins fifth state high school football championship

By Jennifer Del Vechio perseverance,” Dilley said. to play Nov. 24.” Coach Tom The Trojans (11-4) started the season Holy Cross Brother Joseph Umile, the Dilley leaves Bishop Chatard High School students 0-3 and went into the finals with one of school’s president, said the seniors kept the RCA got an extended holiday break thanks to a the worst records of any team playing. the team spirit high. Dome with state football championship. They ended up with a victory on “It was sheer will and perseverance Schrumpf David Photo by quarterback Administrators at the Indianapolis Nov. 24 at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis that got them through,” said Brother Mike Dury. North Deanery interparochial high school in one of the lowest scoring games in Joseph. “They did a great job.” Mike broke called off classes Nov. 26, the traditional state finals history—a 3-0 win over Quarterback Mike Dury made a key his wrist after start day after Thanksgiving break, to cel- Andrean to capture the Class 3A state play during the game that left him with making a key ebrate the Trojans fifth state football championship. his wrist broken in two places. play in the title—its third since 1997. The Trojans weren’t expected to make However, Dury isn’t complaining. game. Coach Tom Dilley said the win, his it to the championship game. “The look on the guys’ faces after the first championship as head coach, was a “There was some discouragement,” win on all the seniors’ [faces], it was lesson in perseverance. Dilley said. “But they [the players] never worth it,” Mike said. “It was definitely “I can’t think of a better case to teach lost faith. They were going to find a way See CHATARD, page 7

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Seeking the Face of the Lord Official Weekly Newspaper of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler TheCriterion 1915 - 1994 Criterion Founding Editor Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher William R. Bruns, Executive Editor Greg A. Otolski, Managing Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus Advent in a Editorial year of terror

he tragedy of Sept. 11 adds conception in the wombs of our Fiat lux! poignancy to Advent 2001. mothers, we have begun the journey The terror struck deep in our to the kingdom, to be at home with t will be a different kind of Advent world. It is our faith in him that gives Temotions and thoughts that God forever. The divine kingdom is and Christmas this year. us reason to hope—despite terrorists; fateful day and stirred in us the real- life’s ultimate goal. The journey in I As Archbishop Daniel M. despite bioterrorism; despite war; ization that death can be so surpris- between becomes all the more Buechlein said in his column a few despite separation from our loved ones; weeks ago (and alludes to in this week’s despite living with the knowledge that ingly close. important because how we travel column), these are “troubled times.” our spouse, or child, or brother, or sis- When I was in Rome some weeks determines whether or not we reach Our country was last at war during ter, or uncle, or aunt, or cousin, or ago, an amazing number of Italians our final goal. this time in 1990, when a significant friend is in harm’s way; despite the offered sympathy and concern for “How we travel” can add to our number of U.S. troops were engaged in darkness that tries mightily to oppress what happened in New York, fear, because none of us do that the struggle in the Persian Gulf. Prior to us. Washington and Pennsylvania. perfectly. Only Mary, the Mother of that, one has to go back to the It is our faith in God’s Word of love Almost all of them also remarked God, did it perfectly, which is what 1960s–mid-’70s, the nightmare years of to us that we remain a hopeful people, with urgency that they, too—indeed we celebrate on Dec. 8, the feast of the war in Vietnam, to remember war people who know at the deepest level being waged at this time of year when of their very being that the darkness the whole world, not just the United the Immaculate Conception. Christians look forward to celebrating will be dispelled and that the fear that States—are at risk. The subsequent In recognition of our need for the birth of the Prince of Peace. accompanies the dark will flee in the anthrax scare and fear of bioterror- help on the road of life, the Church For Catholics, the season of Advent brilliance of the Light. ism—of any sort, any time and any provides liturgical seasons like is a time of hope. Even as the nights In this Sunday’s second reading, place—heightened our sense of vul- Advent that motivate and encourage grow longer and the dark engulfs the St. Paul tells us that “the night is far nerability even more. In the relative us along the way and awaken in us Northern Hemisphere, we light candles, advanced, the day is at hand.” And then comfort before last September, it the fact that our true home is with begging the Lord to come quickly and he exhorts us: “Let us then throw off recalling the encouraging words of the the works of darkness and put on the would have been difficult to imag- God. author of the fourth Gospel, “The light armor of light. … Put on the Lord Jesus ine how little control we have over And so the season of Advent shines on in the darkness, a darkness Christ” (Rom 13:12;14). our lives. The economic downturn especially is a time to look forward that did not overcome it” (Jn 1:5). At Christmas, may our hope in the caused concern, but nothing like ter- to Christ’s final coming and the Advent is a time when we unite our- Light-who-is-Jesus transform us into rorism carried out on our own soil. kingdom toward which we are selves with Zechariah, father of the the embodiment of God’s people who, Now, often we hear “life will never headed on the road of life. Advent Baptist, who prophesied that “the dawn Isaiah proclaims, “walked in darkness” be the same.” provides its own special grace and from on high shall break upon us, to but now see a great light … who “dwelt The experience of vulnerability blessings. I suggest that the special shine on those who dwell in darkness and in the land of gloom” but on whom the shadow of death, and to guide our light now shines. (Is 9:1). and the specter of surprisingly grace of Advent 2001 might well be feet into the way of peace” (Lk 78b-79). In the midst of the darkness, fiat imminent death along with the real- the opportunity to refocus our atti- Advent is a season of hope because lux—Let there be light! ization that ultimately we are not in tude toward the true purpose of life, our hope is in the Lord Jesus Christ, control, adds poignancy to the litur- which is ultimately going home to who revealed himself as the Light of the — William R. Bruns gical season of Advent 2001. The God’s kingdom. original theme of Advent was not so If terrorism causes us to live with much a preparation for Christmas a kind of gnawing and ever-present and Epiphany as it was a time of sense of vulnerability and the fear of awareness and preparation for the death, truly natural reactions to the final coming of Christ. The original ongoing “war on terrorism,” it is pos- emphasis of this season was one of sible to nudge these into a moment expectation of the last day when of grace. Fear may not go away, but this world passes and we enter the confidence in God’s love and mercy fullness of God’s kingdom “where and the hope of one day being free of every tear will be wiped away.” fear and suffering in the divine king- In the Liturgy of the Hours, the dom can transform fear into some- Advent Office of Readings offers a thing of spiritual value. teaching by St. Cyril of Jerusalem. Advent is, of course, also a time He taught: “We do not preach only of preparation for Christmas 2001. one coming of Christ, but a second Especially in our hymns and songs, as well, much more glorious than we have always associated the the first. The first coming was birthday of Christ with “peace on marked by patience; the second will earth.” We are accustomed to pray- bring the crown of a divine king- ing for peace in the world, but this dom.” year our prayer is all the more It is natural to fear death because urgent as we face the reality of vio- on the face of things it looks like lence all around our world. With the end of everything. In fact, as the faith, let’s continue to pray for late Cardinal Joseph Bernardin peace with patience and determina- remarked before cancer took him, tion. Let’s also add credibility to “Death is a friend.” By that, the car- our prayer by working for peace, dinal meant death is the “passage- beginning in our own homes, our way” or “bridge” to the divine king- neighborhoods, and in our schools dom where happiness will never and places of work. Published weekly except the last week of December and the first week of January. 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Buscando la Cara del Señor Letters to the Editor

Arzobispo Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. perceive to be Muslim lands. I take them Americans are not at their word. responsible for attacks The United States gives approximately 0.1 percent of its GDP to direct foreign I find the idea that we as Americans aid. The United Nations thinks the are responsible for the attacks of Sept. 11 United States ought to give 0.7 percent. truly disgusting (Editorial, “Eliminate the Maybe 0.7 percent of GDP is a worthy Adviento en reason so many people hate us,” The goal and maybe it is a just goal, but it Criterion, Nov. 16). ought to be debated on the merits and The “she was asking for it” rape without reference to apparently false defense was abolished long ago. It is, threats of violence at the hands of the un año de terror unfortunately, part of the human nature to world’s poor. covet others’ belongings and lifestyles. The truth is that the people who are Look at all the ways our everyday actions truly poor in this world don’t have the a tragedia del 11 de septiembre hacia el reino, para estar en la casa de are dictated by those who would rather time or the energy to attack Americans. intensifica el Adviento del 2001. Dios por siempre. El reino divino es live the criminal life than try to better Many are too busy dying. They have El terror impactó profunda- la última meta de la vida. La jornada themselves. We must lock our homes and AIDS or are starving in a famine or are Lmente nuestras emociones y en el medio se hace más importante cars; many, particularly the elderly, do not infected and have no access to drugs or pensamientos aquel fatídico día, y nos porque la manera en la cual viajamos feel safe in their own neighborhoods. doctors. If the poor are not dying, they hizo entender lo sorprendentemente determinará si alcanzaremos o no Now we are being told that our capitalis- are focusing virtually all of their efforts cerca que está la muerte. nuestra meta final. tic system must adjust to the desires of on keeping their children alive. Making foreign thugs as we have had to do on an Hace unas semanas, cuando estaba “La manera en la cual viajamos” such people threatening and scary is not individual basis. en Roma, me sorprendió el número puede aumentar nuestro miedo ya que likely to make Americans want to help Instead, we need to just understand that de italianos que ofrecían sus condo- nadie lo hace perfectamente. Única- them, particularly under the present cir- there is evil in this world, and Osama bin cumstances. lencias y preocupación por lo suce- mente María, la Madre de Dios, lo Laden is one example of the personifica- dido en Nueva York, Washington y hizo perfectamente, y es lo que cele- People who are poor, in the Africa tion of such evil. sense of poor, don’t have the luxury of Pennsylvania. Asimismo, casi todos bramos el 8 de diciembre, la Fiesta de As for poverty being an excuse for hat- mencionaban con preocupación que la Inmaculada Concepción. ideology. People who have enough money ing America, I would offer the opinion and education to have a dangerous ideol- ellos, al igual que el mundo entero, Reconociendo nuestra necesidad de that there are probably a number of ogy and the will to act on it are thought to están en peligro, no solamente los ayuda en el camino por la vida, la parishes in this archdiocese in which the be most concerned about themselves and Iglesia nos provee con temporadas Estados Unidos. El subsiguiente susto combined income of every parishioner their own role in their society and history. del ántrax y el miedo al bioterror- litúrgicas como el Adviento, que nos does not equal bin Laden’s assets. Such conclusions are partly drawn from ismo, de cualquier tipo, en cualquier motivan y animan en el camino y nos Irene Pippenger, Indianapolis the fact that terroristic murderers have momento y en cualquier lugar concientizan de que nuestro ver- been found more likely to be sociopaths aumentó aun más nuestro sentido de dadero hogar es con Dios. Editorial is flawed, than altruists. Thus, the connection vulnerabilidad. Dado la relativa Así que la temporada de Adviento between terrorism and poverty, whether comodidad que sentíamos antes del es sobre todo es un tiempo para inappropriate the poverty of the terrorist or others, is pasado mes de septiembre, habría esperar la venida final de Cristo y al often considered to be dubious. sido difícil imaginar el poco control reino al que nos dirigimos en el The purpose of this e-mail is to express my opinion that the most recent editorial in It is my hope that in the future The que tenemos sobre nuestras vidas. El camino de la vida. El Adviento no The Criterion (“Eliminate the reason so Criterion will expound at greater length descenso económico provocó preocu- provee con su propia gracia y sus many people hate us,” Nov. 16) concern- on the moral reasons to help the world’s pación, pero nada como el terrorismo bendiciones especiales. Yo sugiero ing the hatred of the world’s poorer peo- poor. P.S. I realize that many advocacy que ocurrió en nuestra propia tierra. que la gracia especial del Adviento ples for the United States and the relating groups make the argument that there is a Hoy en día oímos con frecuencia que del 2001 sea la oportunidad para of that hatred to terrorism was flawed and causal relationship between poverty and “la vida nunca será la misma”. volver a enfocarnos actitud en el ver- a little inappropriate. The Criterion seemed terrorism. In my humble opinion, many La experiencia de vulnerabilidad y dadero propósito de la vida, el cual es to tell people that they had better start giv- such groups would argue poverty causes el espectro de una inminente muerte, últimamente ir a casa en el reino de ing more money to poor people in foreign rainy days and acne if they thought it junto con el entendimiento de que al Dios. lands before those foreigners come to would get Americans to pay attention. fin de cuentas no tenemos el control, Si el terrorismo no hace vivir con America and do us harm, and that is not at intensifica la temporada litúrgica del algún tipo de sobresalto, un sentido all likely to happen. Erin O’Daniel, Indianapolis Adviento del 2001. El sentido princi- de vulnerabilidad todo el tiempo y el Although there is a mild anti- pal del Adviento no era tanto la temor a la muerte, reacciones com- Americanism in the world, very few peo- Invasion of inclusive preparación para la Navidad y la pletamente naturales en estos momen- ple “hate” us in the sense that they wish Epifanía como era la preparación para tos de “guerra contra el terrorismo”, to harm individual Americans or support language in liturgy la venida final de Cristo. El énfasis es posible que una llamada para un the Sept. 11 attacks. This assertion is evi- In the years following Vatican II, the original de esta temporada era la momento de gracia. Quizás el temor denced by the fact that, contrary to pre- Church has come a long way in making expectativa del día final, cuando el no desaparezca, pero la confianza en dictions, there have been few significant people feel welcomed. In a few cases, mundo pase y entremos en la inmen- el amor, la misericordia y la esper- anti-American or pro-Taliban protests unfortunately, this has gone too far. One sidad del reino de Dios, “donde todas anza de dios, de que un día seremos during the period of the United States’ such instance is the invasion of inclusive las lagrimas serán secadas”. libres del temor y del sufrimiento en armed engagement in Afghanistan. The language. En la Liturgia del Tiempo, la ofic- el Reino Divino podemos transformar few significant protests occurred almost Inclusive language has caused some ina de las Lecturas de Adviento, el temor en algo de valor espiritual. exclusively among Pakistani Pashtuns. groups and parishes to substantially alter ofrece las enseñanzas de San Cirilo Por supuesto que el Adviento es Also, the Afghans in Kabul actually texts, often distorting and perverting their de Jerusalén. Él enseñó: “No también un tiempo de preparación seemed pleased to see American troops, meanings. Song lyrics have been altered, predicamos sólo una venida de para la Navidad del 2001. Sobre todo even after they had been put in harm’s such as changing “Lord, you have the Jesucristo, sino también una segunda en nuestros himnos y canciones, siem- way by the bombing campaign. words …” to “God, you have the Also, while I have only a slight acade- venida, la cual es más gloriosa que la pre hemos relacionado el nacimiento words….” mic background in international relations, primera. La primera venida estuvo de Cristo con “la paz en la tierra”. The words of the liturgy have been I am not aware of any reputable evidence Nos acostumbramos a rezar por la paz changed, for example “… for the praise marcada por la paciencia; la segunda that poverty is a significant cause of the traerá la corona del reino divino”. en el mundo, pero nuestra oración and glory of his name, for our good and present terrorist threat or is a significant the good of all (from the Preparation of Es natural tenerle miedo a la este año es aun más urgente frente la cause of terrorism, generally. In fact, I the Gifts) his Church” to “… for the realidad de la violencia alrededor del muerte ya que parece ser el fin de understand that the academic literature praise and glory of God’s name, for our todo. De hecho, como dijo el difunto mundo. Con fe, continuemos rezando views terrorism as primarily an activity of good and the good of all God’s Church.” Cardenal Bernardin antes de su por la paz con paciencia y determi- people who have access to education and Even, Scripture text has been altered, muerte debido al cáncer, “La muerte nación. Agreguemos credibilidad a money. Certainly, the people who “hate” for instance (from Matthew) “Glory to es un amigo”. Con esto el cardenal nuestra oración trabajando por la paz, America and are waging this terrorist war God in the highest and on earth to men of quiso decir que la muerte es el comenzando en nuestros hogares, en against us do not appear to be particularly goodwill” to “Glory to God in the highest “pasadizo” o “puente” hacia el reino nuestros vecindarios, en nuestras poor. and on earth peace to those on whom his divino donde la felicidad nunca escuelas y lugares de trabajo I understand that 18 of the 19 people favor rests.” acabará, donde ya no habrá más Démosle la bienvenida al who carried out the Sept. 11 attacks were Perhaps the most compelling reason to temores o sufrimientos. En tal sen- Adviento, una nueva época de gracia underemployed middle-class young men take heed with inclusive language is that tido, la muerte es parte de la vida, un en nuestro mundo que busca tan from Saudi Arabia and the UAE,two of we as Catholics believe that God is author “cruce al otro lado” en la jornada de desesperadamente por la paz y esper- the world’s wealthiest countries on a per- and inspiration of Scripture, and many of la vida de todos. anza. Jesucristo es la respuesta. † capita basis. The 19th was an underem- our songs and parts of the liturgy are Desde el momento de nuestra con- ployed middle-class young man from taken from biblical texts. When the words cepción, en el vientre de nuestras Traducido por: Language Training Egypt. As for the financial backers of al of these works are altered, the words of madres, comienza nuestra jornada Center, Indianapolis Qaeda, they are not likely to be worse off Scripture are also altered. We, in effect, than the hijackers. are changing the Word of God. Is this Additionally, al Qaeda doesn’t seem to because some people believe they can La intención del Arzobispo Buechlein para vocaciones en diciembre be motivated by poverty among the state things better than God himself? Muslim people or at least doesn’t talk The Mass is the prayer of the Church Escuelas primarias católicas: que ellos puedan enseñar la fe católica a nue- about it much. They say they are moti- (the people of God) to God the Father stros niños y puedan ayudarles a oír y contestar la llamada de Dios para servir vated by their desire to impose Allah’s through God the Son by the working of en la Iglesia, sobre todo como sacerdotes o religiosos. law on their fellow Muslims and to drive the Holy Spirit. This theology of the all Jews and Christians from what they See LETTERS, page 19 Page 6 The Criterion Friday, November 30, 2001

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Catholic Social Services will hold an initial meeting of a presence. For more information, call the retreat center at Merton at the Cathedral of the Assumption, 443 S. 5th St., Community Outreach Forum from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 317-788-7581. in Louisville, in the Archdiocese of Louisville. on Dec. 10 in the Benedictine Room at the Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., in Indian- Holy Angels Parish, 740 W. 28th St., in Indianapolis, The Christophers is sponsoring a poster contest for apolis. The purpose of the forum is to allow people an hopes to provide about 300 food baskets for the needy at high school students with the theme “You Can Make a opportunity to share their perspectives and feelings about Christmas. The parish can use donations of money or Difference.” The first prize is $1,000, the second prize is the events of Sept. 11. The forum is free and open to all. canned beans, corn, yams, cranberry sauce, stuffing mix, $500 and the third prize is $250. There will be five honor- For more information, call Valerie Sperka at 317-592-4072. plastic bags and paper bags. For more information, call able mention prizes of $100 each. Posters must be received Nancy Jackson at 317-255-1511. by Jan. 25. Winners will be notified by April 19. Entries Bill Roberts, professor of theology at the University of should be sent to High School Poster Contest, The Dayton, will present “Christian Prayer: A Response to Holy Cross Parish, 125 N. Oriental St., in Indianapolis, Christophers, 12 E. 48th St., New York, NY 10017. For Christ’s Coming” from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Dec. 1 at can use monetary donations and volunteer help with the rules and more information, call Umberto Mignardi at 217- the Parish Center of St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little preparation of Christmas food baskets. The parish serves 759-4050, ext. 40. † Flower) Parish, 1407 N. Bosart Ave., in Indianapolis. more than 500 families. For more information, call Audrey Lunch will be provided. There will be a free-will offering. Burlingame at 317-466-9603. All are welcome. For more information or to R.S.V.P., call VIPs . . . the parish office at 317-357-8352. A program titled “The Schoenstatt Love Compart- ment” will be presented at 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 9 at Mary’s Eight seminarians studying at Saint Meinrad School of The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods King’s Village Schoenstatt near Rexville, located on 925 Theology received the order of deacon from Archbishop are joining other women religious across the United States South, .8 miles east of 421 South, 12 miles south of Daniel M. Buechlein on Oct. 27 at Saint Meinrad’s Arch- to observe a National Day of Contemplation and Fasting Versailles. Father Elmer Burwinkel will celebrate Mass at abbey Church. The new deacons are Joseph Feltz, Todd on Dec. 7. The sisters will pray in solidarity with that 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 812-689-3551. Goodson, Robert Hankee, Eric Johnson and John effort during a vesper prayer service at 4:30 p.m. on McCaslin of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis; Daniel Dec. 5 in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. The “Mary, Model of Prayer” is an Advent Reflection Day Vollmer and Tomasz Wesolowski of the Diocese of prayer service is open to the public. For more information, offered from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 3 at the Benedict Phoenix, Ariz.; and Michael Zacharias of the Diocese of call 812-535-3131. Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., in Toledo, Ohio. Nine other Saint Meinrad seminarians will Beech Grove. The day will focus on looking at the Virgin be or have been ordained deacons in their home dioceses. † Dr. Mark Ginter, associate professor of theology at Saint Mary’s prayer life and how we can learn from her exam- Meinrad School of Theology, will speak about stem cell ple. The cost of the day is $30. For more information, call research from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. on Dec. 9 at 317-788-7581. Awards . . . St. Simon the Apostle Church, 8155 Oaklandon Road, in Indianapolis. For more information, call 317-826-6000. Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center in Floyd County is Bain and Nancy Farris, members of Immaculate Heart offering a Christmas Family Retreat on Dec. 14-16. For of Mary Parish in Indianapolis, were the recipients of this The Plainfield Federation of Churches is presenting five more information or to register, call 812-923-8817 or year’s Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School President’s Medal. live Christmas Nativity scenes from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on e-mail [email protected]. They received the award at the 23rd annual President’s Dec. 7-8 at St. Susanna Church, 1210 E. Main St., in Dinner on Nov. 16 at The Fountains of Carmel. Bain Farris Plainfield. All are invited to drive by the presentations. For This year’s annual commemoration of Trappist Father served on Brebeuf’s board of trustees for six years starting more information, call the parish at 317-839-3333. Thomas Merton’s death will include a panel discussion in 1992, and also was president of St. Vincent Hospital and featuring five friends of Father Merton at 7 p.m. on Health Care Center. Nancy Farris was involved with “Introduction to Centering Prayer” will be presented Dec. 10 in the Clifton Center Auditorium, 2117 Payne St., Brebeuf Jesuit’s Mothers’ Association during the eight years from Dec. 7-9 at the Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference in Louisville. The commemoration will begin with a musi- that their son and daughter attended the school. Center, 1402 Southern Ave., in Beech Grove. The retreat is cal introduction by Carlos Zavala, cellist for the Cincinnati for those looking for a way to deepen their prayer life or Symphony Orchestra. 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City: State: Zip: Rated R (Restricted) by the MPAA. † The Criterion Friday, November 30, 2001 Page 7 Despite shortage, priests indispensable to parish life, pope says VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Pope John priesthood to have Christ, head and pas- tomorrow[(that is] envisioned almost preach at Mass, even if some lay mem- Paul II warned it would be a “fatal error” tor, present in it,” the pope said Nov. 23 without any priests,” he said. bers of the parish are better orators, he to think that the current shortage of to participants in the plenary assembly of The pope said the priest’s main role in said. priests means tomorrow’s Church would the Congregation for the Clergy. the parish was to celebrate the Eucharist, Nor can the priest abdicate his func- have to make do “Other faithful certainly can work with “the source and summit of Church life” tion as the parish’s guide, in which he without ordained [the priest] actively, even full-time, but and Christ’s privileged presence in the has a “special relationship with Christ, ministers. they cannot substitute [for] him as pastor Church. head and pastor,” the pope said. He said priests because they have not received the minis- “Without eucharistic worship—as its He said the participation of lay people alone can serve as terial priesthood,” he said. beating heart—the parish dries up,” he in running the parish was “to be wished pastors of parishes Because of this, the word “pastor” said. for and often necessary,” but they could because of their should be used only for priests, he added. The priest’s “sacramental representa- not “be surrogates in any way for the unique representa- The pope said the difficulties created tion” of Christ also includes a special priest’s role as pastor.” tion of Christ in in parishes by priest shortages in some “efficaciousness” as a minister of Parish councils are useful aids to the Church communi- regions should lead to more fervent Scripture, the pope said. This is why only pastor but must not overstep their strictly ties. prayers for vocations. ordained clergy can read the Gospel and consultative role, he added. † Pope John Paul II “The Church “It would be a fatal error to resign to community the current difficulties and de facto act absolutely needs the ministerial like one must prepare for a Church of Share your Christmas “As a senior class, we tried to look at memories CHATARD the positive and not the negative,” said continued from page 3 senior Joe Alerding, a receiver and defen- It’s time to share your favorite sive back. “Staying positive helped the Christmas memories! worth it.” underclassman realize what we wanted.” Holiday stories from readers Marty Brown came in as quarterback Another way the team stayed positive are a popular feature in The for the rest of the game. was to include elementary students to Criterion’s annual Christmas “[Mike] was out the rest of the game help cheer them onto victory. Last week, Supplement. and we made six more plays,” said Coach the team visited several elementary Dilley. “If he hadn’t made that play, we schools for pep rallies, the coach said. Stories should be brief descrip- would have had to give the ball back and “It was our way of sharing our success,” tions of personal Advent or you never want to give the ball back.” Dilley said. “I think [this win] was a great Christmas experiences about Players said their coach helped them lesson for the team, and hopefully it will faith, family or friends. stay positive throughout the season, help them, especially the seniors when they Send stories for consideration despite their early losses. face rough stuff on their own.” † to The Criterion, Christmas Memories, P.O. Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206 by the Dec. 5 deadline. Submissions should include the writer’s name,

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Teri Catterson Kraft

Cathedral High School Class of 1983

St. Pius X Grade School B.A. Purdue University 1987 President Eastgate Chrysler Jeep Westgate Chrysler Jeep Dodge Bishop Chatard students from Indianapolis cheer their team on during the championship game Nov. 24 at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis. The Trojans won the Class 3A state championship with a 3-0 vic- tory over Andrean. At least once a week someone asks me, “Where did you go to high school?” When I answer, “Cathedral,” he or she immediately responds, “Wow, you went there!” Many times I don’t know how to interpret this comment. What does that statement say about me? Then I realize it’s not about me; it’s about the school.

I know it’s a great school because I am a graduate. I know the feeling I experienced the first time I entered the building. Walking down the brightly lit hallways that seemed so long, I sensed this was more than a high school. It actually felt like “home,” a place where I could be myself, learn from the best, build relationships, and work very hard.

After four years, I had to say goodbye to “home” and the good feelings I had This Ad Is experienced. It was challenging! But the amazing thing is that I still have that sense of pride and feeling of “home” whenever I think about Cathedral, visit the campus, Camera Ready! or run into a classmate. Cathedral … more than a school … a feeling! Dominican Sisters PLACEMENT TEST DATE Saturday, December 8, 2001 4379 8:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. For further information, please contact Duane Emery, 3x5 Director of Admissions, at (317) 542-1481, ext. 360. Camera Ready Paper CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL www.cathedral-irish.org Advertise in The Criterion! Indiana’s Largest Weekly Newspaper • Call 236-1572 to advertise! Page 8 The Criterion Friday, November 30, 2001 Advent penance services are set around the archdiocese Parishes throughout the archdiocese have Dec. 13, 7 p.m. at St. Elizabeth, Cambridge Dec. 20, 7 p.m. at St. Jude Seymour Deanery scheduled communal penance services for City Dec. 9, 2 p.m. for St. Rose of Lima, Advent. The following is a list of services Dec. 13, 7 p.m. at St. Mary, Rushville Indianapolis West Deanery Franklin, and Holy Trinity, Edinburgh, at that have been reported to The Criterion. Dec. 15, noon at St. Mary, Richmond Dec. 5, 7 p.m. at St. Michael Holy Trinity, Edinburgh Dec. 18, 7 p.m. at St. Michael, Brookville Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m. at St. Christopher Dec. 11, 7 p.m. at St. Bartholomew, Batesville Deanery Dec. 20, 7 p.m. at St. Andrew, Richmond Dec. 6, 7 p.m. at St. Susanna, Plainfield Columbus Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m. at St. Martin, Yorkville Dec. 10, 7 p.m. at St. Gabriel Dec. 12, 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Providence, Dec. 5, 7 p.m. at St. Denis, Jennings Co. Indianapolis East Deanery Dec. 11, 7 p.m. at St. Monica Brownstown Dec. 6, 7 p.m. at St. Lawrence, Dec. 6, 7 p.m. for Holy Cross, St. Mary Dec. 13, 7 p.m. at St. Malachy, Brownsburg Dec. 11, 7 p.m. for Most Sorrowful Mother Lawrenceburg and SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral at Dec. 16, 2 p.m. at St. Anthony of God, Vevay, and Prince of Peace, Dec. 9, 4 p.m. at St. Maurice, Napoleon SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral Dec. 17, 7 p.m. at Holy Trinity Madison, at Prince of Peace, Madison Dec. 11, 7 p.m. at Holy Family, Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m. at St. Thomas, Fortville Dec. 17, 7 p.m. at Mary, Queen of Peace, Dec. 14, 7:15 p.m. at St. Joseph, Jennings Oldenburg Dec. 6, 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Danville Co. Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m. at St. Teresa Benedicta Dec. 9, 3 p.m. at St. Bernadette Dec. 19, 7 p.m. at St. Thomas More, Dec. 15, 10 a.m. at Church of the American of the Cross, Bright Dec. 12, 7 p.m. at St. Michael, Greenfield Mooresville Martyrs, Scottsburg Dec. 12, 7 p.m. at St. John, Osgood Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m. at St. Simon Dec. 17, 7 p.m. at St. Mary, North Vernon Dec. 13, 7 p.m. at St. Mary, Greensburg Dec. 13, 7 p.m. at St. Therese of the Infant New Albany Deanery Dec. 18, 7 p.m. at St. Ambrose, Seymour Dec. 13, 7 p.m. at St. Peter, Franklin Co. Jesus (Little Flower) Dec. 4, 7 p.m. at St. John the Baptist, Dec. 19, 7 p.m. at St. Patrick, Salem Dec. 17, 7 p.m. at St. Louis, Batesville Dec. 13, 7 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Starlight Dec. 21, 7:15 p.m. at St. Ann, Jennings Co. Dec. 18, 7 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo, Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m. at St. Thomas, Fortville Dec. 6, 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Hill, Milan Sellersburg Tell City Deanery Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m. at Immaculate Indianapolis North Deanery Dec. 6, 7 p.m. at St. Anthony of Padua, Dec. 12, 7 p.m. for St. Boniface, Fulda; Conception, Aurora Dec. 4, 7 p.m. at St. Matthew Clarksville St. Martin of Tours, Siberia; and St. Dec. 19, 7 p.m. at St. Mary-of-the-Rock, Dec. 6, 7 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Dec. 9, 3 p.m. at St. Joseph, Corydon Meinrad, St. Meinrad, at St. Meinrad, St. Mary-of-the-Rock Mary Dec. 9, 7 p.m. at St. Mary, Lanesville St. Meinrad Dec. 19, 7 p.m. at St. Anthony, Morris Dec. 9, 1:30 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc Dec. 11, 7 p.m. at St. Michael, Charlestown Dec. 13, 7 p.m. at Holy Cross, St. Croix Dec. 19, 7 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul, Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m. at St. Luke Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Dec. 13, 7 p.m. at St. Augustine, Leopold Shelby Co. Dec. 12, 7 p.m. at St. Pius X Perpetual Help, New Albany Dec. 15, 4 p.m. for St. Paul, Tell City; Dec. 21, 7 p.m. at St. Nicholas, Ripley Co. Dec. 19, 7 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary-of-the- St. Pius, Troy; and St. Michael, Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m. at St. Lawrence Knobs, St. Mary-of-the-Knobs Cannelton, at St. Paul, Tell City Bloomington Deanery Dec. 19, 7 p.m. at St. Andrew Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary-of-the- Dec. 18, 7:15 p.m. at St. Mark, Perry Co. Dec. 5, 7 p.m. at St. Mary, Mitchell Knobs, St. Mary-of-the-Knobs Dec. 20, 7 p.m. at St. Isidore, Bristow Dec. 6, 7 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Center, Indianapolis South Deanery Dec. 12, 8:15.-11:20 a.m./12:30-3 p.m. at Bloomington Dec. 4, 7 p.m. at St. Roch Providence High School, Clarksville Terre Haute Deanery Dec. 11, 7 p.m. at St. Martin of Tours, Dec. 10, 7 p.m. at Holy Name, Beech Dec. 13, 8:15.-11:20 a.m./12:30-3 p.m. at Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m. deanery service at Martinsville Grove Providence High School, Clarksville St. Joseph University, Terre Haute Dec. 12, 7 p.m. at St. John the Apostle, Dec. 11, 7 p.m. at St. Mark Dec. 13, 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul, Sellersburg Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart, Clinton Bloomington Dec. 11, 7 p.m. at Nativity of Our Lord Dec. 17, 7 p.m. for St. Augustine, Dec. 9, 7 p.m. at St. Joseph, Rockville Dec. 16, 7 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo, Jesus Christ Jeffersonville, and Sacred Heart, Dec. 11, 1:30 p.m. deanery service at Bloomington Dec. 12, 7 p.m. at St. Barnabas Jeffersonville, at St. Augustine St. Ann, Terre Haute Dec. 13, 7 p.m. at SS. Francis and Clare, Dec. 17, 7 p.m. at St. Anthony, Clarksville Dec. 11, 7 p.m. at St. Paul, Greencastle Connersville Deanery Greenwood Dec. 19, 7 p.m. at St. Michael, Bradford Dec. 13, 7 p.m. at Holy Rosary, Seelyville Dec. 3, 7 p.m. at St. Bridget, Liberty Dec. 16, 2 p.m. at Good Shepherd Dec. 20, 7 p.m. at St. Mary, Navilleton Dec. 16, 6 p.m. at St. Patrick, Terre Haute Dec. 9, 1:30 p.m. at St. Anne, New Castle Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Dec. 23, 7 p.m. at Holy Family, New Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m. at St. Margaret Mary, Dec. 12, 7 p.m. at St. Gabriel, Connersville Greenwood, Greenwood Albany Terre Haute †

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As part of an effort to strengthen Vechio Del Jennifer Photos by By Jennifer Del Vechio religious carving and refurbishing of old Catholic identity at the Indianapolis school, statues. Principal Bill Herman has turned his office BATESVILLE—It started nearly 60 In the workshop, a badly chipped statue into a religious art gallery. years ago in Batesville in a little shack of St. Joseph with the Christ Child lies on Students can find a paten—a gold plate with one window. a workbench. Other statues are in different that was formerly placed underneath a per- Inside, William J. Weberding, the father forms of repair. son’s chin when they were receiving of five children, took his chisel and began The statues are made mainly for Communion—crucifixes, chalices, icons making art out of wood. churches, although the Weberdings have and many other religious artworks. He carved crucifixes, altars, pews, stat- done projects for private individuals. “The goal is to get more Catholic iden- ues and other works of art you would Whether it’s carving or refinishing stat- tity in the school and it became an interest likely find in a Catholic Church. ues, Tim Weberding said it takes patience. of mine,” Herman said. “See that corpus,” said Bill Weberding The statues are first washed and then His collection of sacred objects and art Jr. as he points to a crucifix that hangs sanded by hand to get the old paint off. started with a few metal icons from Eastern above a desk in the Weberding’s main Then they are spackled and broken fingers Europe and Russia. It has grown as people office. “That’s one of the first ones my dad or other parts are repaired. They are sanded give him items or he finds paintings and made.” again by hand, primed, then airbrushed statues at flea markets and garage sales. While Weberding Sr. is retired, his three with a base coat. Small details such as eye- Herman has dozens of icons, numerous sons have continued the family business. brows are painted by hand and sometimes prints, chalices and crucifixes. He said his Weberding Sr., a member of St. Louis gold leaf is added. oldest and most interesting icon was made Parish in Batesville, started carving wood Tim said the satisfaction is seeing the in 1850 in Russia. at age 7. At 16, he went to work for the “end results.” He said the collection helps students American Furniture “You can visually learn about the history and traditions of the Company in Batesville see its growth,” he Catholic Church. before opening his own said. “A lot of children don’t know anything business in 1942. Through the years, about pre-Vatican II,” he said. When his sons the Weberdings have Throughout the school, Herman has tried reached age 7, they seen many changes in to place Catholic religious objects. One received their first their business. sculpture that students like is the “Faces of chisel and began to For a while, fewer Mary,” that when turned shows the Blessed work alongside their Catholic churches Mother at various ages. dad in the 10-foot-by- were asking for reli- “”Kids like art that you can touch,” he 12-foot building. gious art. said. As the boys grew, so Now, more His collection also has a chalice used in did the business and 59 churches are asking the 1940s at St. Monica Church. It was years later it hosts for carved statues and found in a cupboard. 22,000 square feet of crucifixes they said. One of his best finds came from clean- floor space and has 11 Bill Jr. points to ing out the church garage. He found a full-time employees. Stations of the Cross in Salvador Dali print of “Christ the The old wooden the workshop that are Pancreator” in a folder. Now it’s framed shack was never torn being refinished and and hanging above an antique table in the down. Instead, the plans for new carvings school office. Weberdings built the that Catholic churches He’s even found old church furniture in new buildings onto it. have ordered. the garage, such as a presider’s chair and a Their carvings have gone to 41 different He’s glad to see more Stations of the sofa that altar boys used to sit on. states and some foreign countries. Cross being ordered because he feels it’s a Teachers are also helping meet the goal. While the business has expanded to good way to teach children about the Religion teacher Shelle Ventresca has include making custom furniture, such as Catholic faith and what Jesus did. religious pictures and statues adorning her kitchen cabinets and bedroom suites, the “Everything seems to be moving so room. religious artwork hasn’t been forgotten. fast,” he said. “Kids can see the stations Students said it makes a difference to see They also have a special statue-refurbish- and understand how Jesus got there. It the religious statues and pictures. ing workshop. teaches kids something.” “When you see it, you can’t Carving religious items for almost six Buying a quality woodcarving isn’t get off the subject [of decades hasn’t diminished the Weberdings’ cheap. learning about creativity and desire for the work, said Bill Some wood statues cost thousands of God],” said Sarah Jr. dollars. A 12-foot corpus with gold leaf Selby, a seventh- Despite the hundreds of churches made out of basswood can cost as much as grader. “You they’ve been in, Bill Jr. said he never gets $10,000. think about the tired of going to church dedications. It’s all because of the detail, Weberding pictures and what Top: A showcase of art greets visitors to the office of Bill Herman, principal of “You get a lot of satisfaction and you said. they mean.” St. Monica School in Indianapolis. Herman decided to turn his office into an art gallery to promote Catholic identity at the school. get to see the point of it all when they oil Through the years, the Weberdings have Selby said she down the altar and bless the walls,” he sold many of their favorite creations. also likes seeing Above: Bill Herman holds a Russian icon of Jesus that is part of his religious said. “It’s rewarding. “I’d say the prettiest I remember is in a the statues art collection. You feel good when you put out a beau- church in Portage, Ind.,” Bill Jr. said. because it rep- Right: A Russian icon of Mary hangs on the wall in Principal Bill Herman’s tiful piece of art and you come into a The carving was for a tabernacle that resents “Jesus office at St. Monica School in Indianapolis. Many of his icons were gifts from church and people can say that is really had a pair of 11-foot angels blowing a and his family parents of students or friends. fabulous.” trumpet. A 16-foot cross went with it. and our faith.” † While Bill Jr. does most of the furniture “That was dramatic to me, it stands out carving, his brother, Tim, is known for the to me,” he said. † washing Jesus’ feet shows the woman’s centuries to help the faithful enter into Above: Tim Weberding refurbishes a statue in the ART face kissing the foot of Jesus and a hand prayer and meditation. family-owned shop in continued from page 1 reaching down. All that is visible is Jesus’ Even Jesus used images to teach by tel- Batesville. foot and the woman’s crying face. ling parables that gave his followers a clear near New Haven, Conn., offers classes to “You wouldn’t see that by the altar but mental image of what he was talking about. Left: A carving of the Last Supper is one of a variety ofindividuals who want to learn how to you would see it in a home,” Gordon said. The Catechism of the Catholic Church items the Weberdings make“immerse themselves in sacred art and com- “You want art to lift your hearts and states that religious images are important. for churches or individuals.bine it with the sacraments and their prayer mind to God and reveal several truths of his The Council of Nicaea II in 787 declared The Weberdings began theirlife in the Church,” Gordon said. Gospel, it’s not necessarily always a depic- that one of the traditions entrusted to the business in a small shack in It offers weeklong master classes in tion of Mary and the saints.” Church is the “production of representa- 1942. The business covers 22,000 square feet of floor iconography, painting, illumination, sculp- Even Pope John Paul II in his 1999 letter tional artwork, which accords with the his- space and employs about ture, stained glass and frescoes. to artists, which quoted in part from the tory of the preaching of the Gospel.” a dozen people. “We are on the verge of a Catholic renais- Second Vatican Council documents, said (#1160) sance,” Gordon said. “A Catholic moment is that art can be used to “shed light upon The catechism also states “that figures of yet to come and art will be a big part of that. [humanity’s] path and its destiny.” the precious and life-giving cross, venerable Art is a way culture is communicated.” Gordon said modern art reaches into and holy images of our Lord and God and Gordon said he has seen an increase in secular means and finds despair. Savior, Jesus Christ, our inviolate Lady, the religious and Christian art in homes as Edvard Munch’s painting, The Scream, holy Mother of God, and the venerated more Catholics have started to home school of a screaming man running across a bridge angels, all the saints and the just, whether their children. has become a popular image of modern painted or made of mosaic or another suit- He said he’s also seen people buying man, but “the Church offers something that able material, are to be exhibited in the holy Relics of saints are often collected by the faithful. religious art that isn’t necessarily for litur- is not despair,” Gordon said. churches of God, on sacred vessels and vest- The Church does not allow the selling of relics, gical use. Art can help articulate that, he said. ments, walls and panels, in houses and on which are pieces of bones of a saint or a piece of cloth touched to the mortal remains of a saint. For example, a picture of a woman The Church has used sacred images for streets.” (#1161) † Photos by Jennifer Del Vechio Page 12 The Criterion Friday, November 30, 2001 Interfaith Thanksgiving service reflects on Sept. 11 tragedy

By Mary Ann Wyand never be the same,’ ” Dr. Crowe recalled. “I am still pondering the significance of Offering thanks for God’s many bless- that judgment and I am trying to discover ings, representatives of the Catholic, what this new moment in our lives and Protestant, Episcopal, Quaker, Jewish, our world really means.” Wyand MaryPhoto by Ann Muslim, Hindu and Sikh faiths shared During this holiday, he said, “our prayers during an interfaith Thanksgiving minds and our hearts are not really preoc- service on Nov. 20 at SS. Peter and Paul cupied with the traditional Thanksgiving. Cathedral in Indianapolis. And if we’re truly honest, not too many Indiana Gov. Frank O’Bannon and of us will be thinking about that tradi- Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson joined tional gathering of the pilgrim fathers and Indianapolis area religious leaders for the mothers who gathered with their Indian second annual interfaith service, which neighbors in 1623 at Plymouth, included Scripture readings, reflections Massachusetts. Most folks that I talk with and sung prayer. these days are preoccupied with personal Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, serv- fears and anxieties over the war against ing as presider, said he was delighted that terrorism. so many people could participate in the “We mourn the loss of families whose interfaith liturgy. loved ones died [in the terrorist attacks],” “In troubled times, if we broaden our he said. “We think pensively these days dependence upon God, then we find new about the loss of American innocence and grace,” Archbishop Buechlein said. “This our disbelief that the most powerful is a time for solidarity. This is a time for nation in the world can be vulnerable to us to be people of hope. This is a time for such violent attacks.” us to be thankful to God, because with But in the wake of this terrorism, God we can be people of hope. And for Dr. Crowe said, “we can celebrate, that we join together in this thanksgiving because of all that has happened in recent Indiana Gov. Frank O’Bannon and Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson process into SS. Peter and Paul service, in which we thank God for all months, the indelible goodness among the Cathedral in Indianapolis on Nov. 20 for an interfaith Thanksgiving service. Representatives of the good things that come from God.” people of the United States and other Catholic, Protestant, Episcopal, Quaker, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu and Sikh faiths participated in the Rev. Dr. Paul A. Crowe Jr., a retired countries who have come forth in the face prayer service. Disciples of Christ minister, offered a of tragedy. New expressions of love and reflection on “Thanksgiving, Terrorism caring have come forth toward the fami- human family, the family of one God who who gather in churches, synagogues and and the Gifts of God.” lies of martyrs and others whose lives embraces all people of different cultures, mosques to affirm our faith and people “Among the words I most vividly have been devastated. Great love and car- different faiths and different histories,” he who are accountable to God—or we are a remember from that horrifying day of ing have been expressed toward the desti- said. “In these days, we have a new sense nation without hope. It’s that simple.” September 11 are the words of a televi- tute people of Afghanistan. that life and hope depend upon this one As people of faith, he said, we are sion commentator, who said, rather “And through it all, countless of us God. ... In this time, we have come to called to reflect on what causes terrorism starkly and very prophetically, ‘Because have learned again what we should have learn again that we in the United States of in our world and what creates the kind of of the events of this day, our world will remembered—that there is only one America are a religious nation—people See THANKSGIVING, page 18 “Go into the whole world TRI-COUNTY and proclaim the Gospel...” Mark 16:15 ASPHALT Serving Indiana Since 1948 One way you can do this is by remembering the Society for the Propagation of the Faith in your will. — FREE ESTIMATES — • RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAYS • SEALCOATING Discounts for senior citizens and non-profit organizations LICENSED & BONDED BY THE CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS CALL: 317-849-9901 317-356-1334 317-862-2967

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By Fr. Lawrence E. Mick over a long history. In the course of that

history, the Christian community has met CNS photo When the Rite of Christian Initiation of many challenges in creative ways. Rather Adults was issued from Rome in 1972, than trying to “reinvent the wheel,” the first reaction that many people had Church leaders today often draw upon the was dismay. The rites and prayers of this riches of our past to meet contemporary process that is used to prepare adults for challenges. initiation into the Church were drawn, Our times have much in common with with only a few changes, from the fourth the early centuries of Christian history. In and fifth centuries. contrast to the Middle Ages, when Some elements of the rite seemed so Christianity was the basis of government antiquated that many of us didn’t even try and culture, we live in an age when soci- to implement them at first. Dismissing the ety’s culture and institutions often catechumens—those preparing to enter espouse values contrary to those of the the Church—after the Liturgy of the Gospel. Word, for example, seemed out of touch Christians today often are a minority with a contemporary sense of hospitality. under attack for their beliefs. In such Celebrating scrutinies, with their prayers situations, it is important to make sure of exorcism, seemed more suited to the that new members of the Church are Middle Ages. well prepared to live the Christian way In time, of course, we found out that of life. The Rite of Christian Initiation such conclusions were erroneous. The of Adults is designed to provide such Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults has formation. proven to be one of the most important Our cultural situation has much in and useful rituals to emerge from common with the first few centuries of Vatican Council II’s process of liturgical Christian history. So the Church naturally reform. has turned to those early centuries to see But how is it that ancient material how our ancestors responded to their could prove so useful today? Why did the challenges. Church reach back to its early centuries to Ancient answers may have to be Our cultural situation has much in common with the first few centuries of Christian history, so the find prayers and rituals and principles to adapted somewhat to fit current situa- Church naturally has to turn to those early centuries to see how our ancestors responded to those help us meet pastoral challenges of our tions, but much wisdom is found in challenges. own time? Church tradition. The answer lies in the contemporary It is important for Church leaders to Catholics to know Church history. course, because they did not have access phrase “Been there, done that!” The know our history if they are to make wise Studying the history of the liturgy, for to the early documents that have clarified Church has a rich tradition developed decisions. It is also important for all example, helps us to understand our wor- this rite’s origins. Only in recent times ship today. It can guide us to discover the have many of the pertinent documents deep riches that the liturgy contains. been recovered and translated, thus giving Advent Gospel readings This also can help us to avoid mistaken us new insights into the sources of our perspectives that canonize the practices of tradition. just one small period of our history. In the United States, people often seem promote discipleship Sometimes not knowing our history uninterested in history. Perhaps that is can lead us down the wrong path. One because American history is still very By Fr. Eugene LaVerdiere, S.S.S. The second and third Sundays tell the simple example is the interpretation of brief compared with the history of most story of John the Baptist. His mission the ritual moment in the sacrament of nations of the world. Perhaps it also is Each Sunday during Advent, we will prepared the Lord’s first coming. confirmation when the bishop placed his because we are so focused on the future hear a Gospel reading from Matthew. Like John the Baptist, we are the hand on the cheek of the one being con- that we feel no need to learn about the There is an underlying theme in all four Lord’s forerunners. John was “a voice of firmed. past. readings—that we are lamps on a lamp one crying out in the desert, ‘Prepare the For many generations, we interpreted Catholics in America, on the other stand, preparing the Lord’s second advent way of the Lord.’ ” That is our mission, that action as a symbolic slap on the hand, have a much longer history related or second coming. too. We are Jesus’ disciples. cheek. Then we developed a catechesis to the universal Church. It is important to remember that On Advent’s fourth Sunday, we’ll based on that interpretation, seeing it as a Studying the past is important for all according to Matthew, as a Christian hear about the birth of Jesus Christ. reminder of the necessity to be willing to people, since knowledge of where we community we are lamps, giving light to Jesus’ first coming 2,000 years ago is an suffer for the faith. have been can help us chart a clearer the world (Mt 5:14-16), especially in our image for us of the second coming: “ While that was a reasonable explana- course for the years ahead. Sunday liturgy. As lamps, we prepare the ‘Behold, the virgin shall be with child tion, the ritual gesture was actually a rem- As the Back to the Future movies Lord’s second coming. and bear a son, and they shall name him nant of the sign of peace. Far from a slap showed us, knowing from whence we The first Sunday proclaims the Lord’s ‘Emmanuel,’ which means ‘God is with in the face, it was a gentle caress intended came helps us to understand our present second advent. The English word “advent” us.’ ” to symbolize the peace of Christ that the and enables us to move more confidently came from the Latin “adventus,” meaning Spirit brings. into the future God has in mind for us. coming or arrival. This Gospel challenges (Blessed Sacrament Father Eugene The theologians who developed the us to “stay awake” and thus to live our LaVerdiere is a Scripture scholar and interpretation of the symbolic slap on the (Father Lawrence Mick is a priest of the mission. senior editor of Emmanuel magazine.) † cheek are not to be faulted too much, of Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Ohio.) † Discussion Point Liturgy enriches daily life This Week’s Question ioners who were in wheelchairs. People visited me throughout the week to help me with things, and I saw Describe a way that Sunday worship has connected to that this kindness was just an extension of the Eucharist. your daily life—how it motivated you and where it entered into your decisions. As a parent, I’m more in a ‘foot-washing’ role, and sud- denly I was in the role of having my feet washed. The “Sunday worship leaves me faith-filled to convey my experience really connected the liturgy to my everyday faith to others in my family. Through the readings, I life.” (Charles Rohrbacher, Juneau, Alaska) try to be more understanding of them.” (Josephine Auriemma, Colchester, Vt.) Lend Us Your Voice “If we really listen to the Scripture readings and the An upcoming edition asks: In times of anxiety and homily message, I think they set the tone for the week. uncertainty, what do you ask of God? What is your There is always something there I can take with me.” prayer? (Jean Dupont, Clarksburg, W. Va.) To respond for possible publication, write to Faith “I broke my ankle several weeks ago, and people I know Alive! at 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. had to take me to church. I sat with some of our parish- 20017-1100. † CNS photo Page 14 The Criterion Friday, November 30, 2001 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Parish Diary/Fr. Peter J. Daly Our parishes are more vibrant today Late-night

Every now and then something reminds on the opposite side of Los Angeles from parish celebrates the Liturgy of the Hours me of how vibrant our parishes are today. Santa Monica. He says the drive takes 35 Monday through Friday at 6:10 a.m. catechism One might think that minutes but it would be a lot longer on a The liturgy is rollicking, to say the Every now and then we need a good they would be less weekday. least, with active participation. The large laugh—a side-holding, air-gasping active than in the past St. Monica was badly damaged by the choir and the cantors are probably profes- screamer of a laugh. because there are Los Angeles earthquake and the first time sional entertainers, and the lectors are If you are older fewer priests today. we visited the church was immediately undoubtedly actors—or perhaps aspiring than 40 and went to But that’s not the case. after it was renovated in 1996. Much of actors. Catholic school, go see When I was grow- the money for the renovation came from There’s a pastor, associate pastor, two Late Nite Catechism. It ing up, the priests did parishioners Arnold Schwarzenegger and priests in residence, two pastoral associ- will blow away this almost everything Maria Shriver, but the pastor, Msgr. Lloyd ates and a parish administrator. They man- fall’s gloom. around the churches Torgerson, said that many other parish- age an extraordinarily active parish. Written by two and sisters took care ioners were also generous. We happened to be there on Ministry Chicago Catholic girls, of the schools. Today the laity have It’s a beautiful church, with a large Fair Day. A booklet described almost 60 Vicki Quade and assumed their responsibilities for the painting of St. Monica on one side of the different ministries, including committees Maripat Donovan, the parishes. The net result is that a lot more sanctuary and St. Augustine on the other that most parishes have but also such show is a nostalgic, affectionate look back is going on in today’s parishes. side, the four evangelists next to them, and things as gay and lesbian outreach and at the way we were. It is a one-woman That reminder could have come in one a large painting above the altar of Jesus, liturgical dance. There’s a parish Serra show. “Sister” is the only character. of the parishes in this archdiocese, but it Mary and Joseph. The church and school Club (rather than a city-wide Serra Club Dressed like a nun of the 1950s, Sister really happened while Marie and I were take up a full block. as in Indianapolis). The parish has two teaches the audience a refresher class in visiting our eldest daughter, Regina, in The parish has more than 6,000 house- weekly Scripture study programs, faith catechism. She says we have been asked to Santa Monica, Calif. Her parish, holds. sharing groups, a Legion of Mary, charis- be sponsors at baptism and confirmation, St. Monica, is a special parish. There are eight weekend Masses and matic prayer for those so inclined, and on and observes that “maybe we haven’t been Its popularity is shown by the fact that three weekday Masses. Although we and on. It has an entertainment faith group to church in a little while.” my friend Dennis Heaney, executive pub- attended a Sunday morning Mass, Regina specifically for those employed in the If you are a little rusty on your cate- lisher of the Los Angeles Tidings, drives told us that the 5:30 p.m. Saturday and entertainment industry. chism, sit in the back. Sister descends from with his wife from their home in Pasadena Sunday Masses are the most crowded. You I wonder what the parish was like the stage, pointer in hand, to quiz the audi- to go to Sunday Mass there. Pasadena is have to get there early to get a seat. The before Vatican II. † ence. I was amazed how quickly we reverted to being sixth-graders. When she Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes came near we sat up straight, put both feet on the floor and folded our hands. Suddenly it was 1961, and I was back in Time to begin, with an eye to a happy ending Sister Virginia Mary’s class. “Tell me about plenary indulgences,” The way we reckon time is a human increased our efficiency and made it possi- further God’s will. Time should be our says Sister to one middle-aged woman. invention. At some point, noticing the sea- ble for us to cram many more events into friend rather than our enemy. Immediately the mother of children began sons and movements a day or, for that matter, into an entire 24 Advent, like Lent in a different way, is to stammer. of the sun, our hours. We no longer need daylight to com- an opportunity to set new priorities for “No dear,” says Sister, “stand up when forepersons divided plete our tasks, we have mechanical aides our time. Since survival is not taking up you are addressing the class. What is your time into minutes, up to here, and something constantly every moment, we can spend time just name?” hours, days, etc. It available to educate or entertain us. about any way we decide to. And, since The woman answered, “Beth.” was a way of control- So, how come we don’t have enough we never know the day or the hour when “No dear,” says Sister, “we use our full ling a largely hostile time for what we want and need to do? our time will run out entirely, it might be names in class. Say, ‘Elizabeth,’ dear.” environment. Advent comes every year, just in the nick our last chance to make a good decision The woman protested that her name is This was fine, and of time to remind us that time is valuable, about the time we have left. not Elizabeth, but Bethany. even superfluous time is short, but also, time for joy is at Maybe we need a different job, one Sister looked incredulous. “Is there a St. sometimes, in a primi- hand. In other words, Christmas is coming which is less stressful and which allows Bethany, dear?” The audience roared. tive society in which everything operated and we want to make the most of that time, more hours with the family. Maybe we The set is furnished like a 1950s class- in slow motion anyway. There was no and all the earthly time that follows. just need a job, and should be using time room, right down to the script alphabet rushing cows or sheep, the growing of To be sure, the date of Christmas is to increase our skills or relocate or perse- below the crucifix, the statue of Mary and crops or the taking of game for the table. itself an arbitrary assignment of the time vere with a dream we know we could the photo of JFK on the bulletin board. Mere survival took up every speck of of Christ’s birth. No matter. It’s appropri- make profitable. There is something about the habit. We time, whether it was categorized or not. ate for the Church to celebrate the truth of Perhaps we need to make ourselves listened when Sister spoke. At one point, Thus, time was a convenient way of Christ’s coming, beginning with Advent healthier so that our time will be happier the audience got a little raucous. Sister marking events and there seemed to be when we’re invited once again to put time and more useful. Or, maybe we need to smacked her ruler on the desk and yelled, plenty of it. The question is, where did we back in perspective. spend time improving or creating or “Silence!” Immediately the theater was go wrong? When Jesus entered human history as a enriching relationships with people and quiet. She danced a step and crowed, “I’ve Today we say we have no time. There’s baby, time seemed to go slower, but peo- the God we love. still got it!” no time for the family to sit down ple didn’t use it any better than we do. Time may be an arbitrary human inven- Of course, the show is full of clichés. together at dinner, no time for parents to There was war in the name of religion, tion, but God’s time begins with the Through all the laughter there was some hang out with their kids, in fact, no time oppression, poverty, injustice. In other advent of his Son. It’s a time for joy. real learning going on. In the question-and- for kids to just hang out. Somehow, time words, it was as human a time as ours. answer session, she actually taught us has diminished over the years, if that But, Christ came to bring the Good (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul the about the immaculate conception and gave makes any sense at all. News that time can be better used, not Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a regu- a good explanation of Fatima’s third Technological advancements have only for our own advantage but also to lar columnist for The Criterion.) † “secret.” When somebody asked about women’s Faithful Lines/Shirley Vogler Meister ordination, Sister wisely asked, “Is there anyone from the archdiocese present?” Sister explained COW (the Conference Marking the life of a Jewish Carmelite martyr on Ordination of Women) did not agree with what the pope said in his papal “bull.” Ecumenism is alive in Bright, Ind. John Paul II canonized her in 1998. Selected Writings (Templegate Publishers, “It is not the first time the cow has not Catholics have established a new parish When I realized that St. Teresa 1998 and 1990). agreed with the bull,” observed Sister. whose patron saint is Benedicta of the Cross is the spiritual In an e-mail, Scaperlanda shared with Despite the laughs, toward the end it is a a Jewish woman, patron of a new Indiana parish, I was me how Batzdorff “has been very outspo- bit sad. Edith Stein, now especially curious to know more about ken and active in preserving Stein’s Sister notes she is alone in the convent known as St. Teresa Stein’s path to sainthood. Coincidentally, I legacy. It was a blessing and a grace for and remembers how it used to be full. She Benedicta of the then learned about a new biography on her to agree not only to read and comment remembers how nuns always used to go Cross. Not only that, her, with photographs, released this year on the first draft of the manuscript, but to everywhere in pairs and older sisters were until a temporary by Our Sunday Visitor Publishing write a foreword for it.” taken care of by the younger nuns at the “manger church” (a Division. The author is award-winning Other critical input, of course, came motherhouse. former pole barn) was journalist María Ruiz Scaperlanda. from Carmelites. Scaperlanda had two “Now,” she says, “there are no younger dedicated last When I find something particularly well sources for the first draft—the Carmel in nuns. Who will take care of me when I am September, members written or enlightening in a book, I use a Piedmont, Okla. (near where she lives), old?” worshiped in the Providence Presbyterian Post-it Note to flag that page so I can eas- and Sister Josephine Koeppel from the The audience was silent. We had let Church or in the gymnasium of Bright ily return to it. I flagged nearly half of Pennsylvania Carmel, who is a prominent Sister down. Elementary School. Scaperlanda’s 207-page work, because it English translator of Stein’s works. “Catechism” recognizes we can’t go In 1891, Stein was born a Jew in is comprehensive, inspirational and reveal- I came away from this book with a bet- back. But it also recognizes the past wasn’t Silesia (Germany) on Yom Kippur, the ing. She even addresses the dilemma of ter understanding of history before and all bad. The Church of the 1950s and ’60s Jewish Day of Atonement—the holiest Catholic and Jewish reservations about the during World War II, a renewed respect had an optimism and confidence. We had a day of the Jewish year. She became a dis- Stein/St. Teresa Benedicta sainthood. for Carmelites and their founder sense of reverence and duty. We were tinguished philosopher, teacher, lecturer Scaperlanda documents her work well; (St. Teresa of Ávila), and a special rever- rewarded with a clear identity. We got holy and writer. Her family didn’t understand her research is impressive. She quotes ence for St. Teresa Benedicta of the cards and heaven. why she chose to be baptized a Catholic many of Stein’s own words and even Cross—Jewish by birth, a martyr in death. And through it all, we had a lot of in 1922. At age 44, Edith took her first worked with Stein’s family, notably laughs. It was nice to remember that. vows as a Discalced Carmelite nun. In Susanne M. Batzdorff of Springfield, Ill., (Shirley Vogler Meister, a member of 1942 during the Holocaust, she died in author of Aunt Edith: The Jewish Heritage Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis, is (Father Peter Daly is a regular columnist Auschwitz at the hands of Nazis. Pope of a Catholic Saint and Edith Stein: a regular columnist for The Criterion.) † for Catholic News Service.) † The Criterion Friday, November 30, 2001 Page 15

First Sunday of Advent/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Monday, Dec. 3 Friday, Dec. 7 Sunday, Dec. 2, 2001 Francis Xavier, priest Ambrose, bishop and doctor Isaiah 2:1-5 of the Church • Isaiah 2:1-5 individual lives, of the first Christian Psalm 122:1-9 Isaiah 29:17-24 Romans. Paul wrote to this community in • Romans 13:11-14 Matthew 8:5-11 Psalm 27:1, 4, 13-14 • Matthew 24:37-44 words of encouragement and challenge. His words are direct and quickly under- Matthew 9:27-31 stood. Tuesday, Dec. 4 This weekend, the Church begins its Such is the case this weekend. He cau- John of Damascus, priest and Saturday, Dec. 8 year of instruction and worship. It is the tions the Christians of Rome not to sleep. doctor The Immaculate Conception first Sunday of They must watch. They must seek ways Advent. It also is the to profess and live their discipleship. Isaiah 11:1-10 of the Blessed Virgin Mary beginning of the For its Gospel reading, this weekend’s Psalm 72:7-8, 12-13, 17 Genesis 3:9-15, 20 Church’s preparation Liturgy of the Word turns to Luke 10:21-24 Psalm 98:1-4 for the birth of the St. Matthew’s Gospel. The first reading, Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12 Lord on Christmas. from Isaiah, was joyful and reassuring. Wednesday, Dec. 5 Luke 1:26-38 As we enter a new By contrast, this reading, quoting Isaiah 25:6-10a year, the Church’s Jesus, is sober and is a warning. The Lord cycle of biblical read- cautions that a great, definitive day of Psalm 23:1-6 Sunday, Dec. 9 ings at Mass changes. reckoning will come to all. It will be a Matthew 15:29-37 Second Sunday of Advent This year, the read- dramatic moment. Friend will turn against Isaiah 11:1-10 ings will be taken from the A Cycle. friend, kin against kin. Thursday, Dec. 6 Psalm 72:2, 7-8, 12-13, 17 For its first reading this weekend, the To read this passage intelligently, as Nicholas, bishop Romans 15:4-9 Church presents a section from the well as readings from other Gospels, it is prophecy of Isaiah. The prophet identifies important to recall that the Gospels were Isaiah 26:1-6 Matthew 3:1-12 himself as the son of Amoz. He offers a written generations after Jesus. By the Psalm 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, prediction of things to come. It overflows time they were composed, certainly the 25-27a with joyful expectation. culture and often the authorities were hos- Matthew 7:21, 24-27 In the mind of Isaiah, God will tri- tile to Christians. umph. Jerusalem, God’s holy city, a city Believers had to choose. At times, it built on a mountain, will attract people was a choice between life and death. It is from everywhere on earth. They will seek not a wonder that the evangelist recalled God. They will know where to find God. these remarks of Jesus when writing the Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen Most consolingly, when they reach the Gospel to guide people in their lives. city of God they will not be disappointed. God will await them with mercy and Reflection strength. The Church begins Advent this week- God’s world reflects The book of Isaiah is one of the end. Freshness surrounds this first Sunday longest in the Old Testament. This, how- of Advent. Anticipation is in the air. ever, does not make it spectacular. Preparation is urgent. continual re-creation Rather, the author’s command of lan- In Advent, the Church awaits the com- guage gives the work a brilliance, clarity ing of Christ in three respects. First, it I was distressed by your answer example, or floating in the air, or frothing and power that has attracted readers for looks ahead to the solemn feast of Qregarding God’s will and whether at the mouth with unnatural gutteral centuries. Christmas on Dec. 25. Secondly, it God “interferes” with speech—were once automatically Isaiah notes that he is the son of Amoz. reminds us all that nothing on earth is nature’s laws. I agree assumed to have divine or diabolical ori- What is implied elsewhere in this permanent. Our lives may change quickly. that God works his gins. More recent experience has proven, Scripture is that the prophet probably was Most certainly, one day our lives on earth will through the laws however, that occurrences like these may a man of means, or at least the child of a will end. Thirdly, at the end of time, a of nature, and that well have a more natural, psychological prosperous family. He was educated and date known only to God, life as it is on nature’s predictability explanation. also had access to the great and mighty of earth will stop. All will be judged. The is meaningful and These are among the reasons the his day. just will live. The unholy will be doomed valuable. Church has learned through the centuries At times, his estimate of his people’s to the state they have created for them- But I don’t think to exercise greater caution before attribut- leaders left him sour and angry. This is selves—everlasting estrangement from Jesus’ message was ing extraordinary events to miraculous not the case in this reading. He is joyful. God. simply to be good and divine intervention. God will reign supreme. And God will be The Church inaugurates its new year in accept whatever nature hands you because Miracles, wondrous events that myste- available to all regardless of their origin a very straightforward manner. Using that’s God’s will. Miracles happen every riously but unmistakably preclude all nat- or circumstance. preparation for Christmas as a device, the day. People are healed and helped beyond ural explanation, are always possible. And Paul’s Epistle to the Romans supplies Church calls us to holiness. As always, its all natural explanation. No situation is we can surely pray for them. It is, after this Advent weekend with its second bib- message is frank. It never deceives us. hopeless. If we pray for miracles for oth- all, still God’s world, his continual re-cre- lical lesson. When it predicts the coming of Jesus, it ers and for ourselves, we are showing ation. Few concrete records survive of the speaks fact. When it warns us that one faith, hope and love. Lourdes and some other sacred shrines Church in its infancy in Rome. Legends, day we will die, it speaks fact. Of course, God can also give us Job-like resigna- offer countless instances of remarkable of course, abound. Perhaps they are true. the consolation in its message is that God tion to the evil circumstances that befall events that contradict all medical and sci- This epistle, however, provides an awaits us with forgiveness and everlasting us, and that’s a gift, too. But Christians entific expectation of what “ought” to important glimpse into the life, and life in the Lord. † say, “Christ’s love lives in me. For whom happen. Withered arms and legs become shall I pray? Who needs a miracle of healthy and whole overnight. Carcinomic grace today?” (Wisconsin) neoplasms that should inevitably be fatal My Journey to God disappear instantaneously. Thank you for pointing out very well These are without question God’s Asome important and hopeful doing. To seek such extraordinary bless- Christian truths. A number of other read- ings in prayer and pleading can be good, Befriend the Walking Wounded ers wrote to me with the same concerns a sign of genuine Christian faith and you have. We followers of Christ are not hope. Have mercy on your wounded children, fatalists who lie down without feeling or It remains, however, that miracles, or Lord, passion and stoically let happen what will instant-by-instant interventions into the Who can’t relate to others or conform happen. workings of the world, are not God’s To rules of conduct that promote accord, As I said in the column you mention, usual ways. As the Genesis creation story Followed with ease by those within the in the everyday processes of life the tells us, God looked at what he had made norm. makeup of the world, as God created it, and declared it good, very good. He was normally reveals “God’s will” and deter- wonderfully satisfied with what he had Rejected misfits feel rebuffed and mines what will happen. done. stunned, We believe the Creator is a gracious As far as we can tell, it is the same Too seldom grasping why they can’t and loving God, whose goodness is mani- Wisdom that gave existence to this infi- fit in, fest in creation itself, in how and why it nitely complex universe that allows it to With desperation struggling to begin came into being, not because the Maker live and breathe and act according to the New jobs, new friendships where they constantly intervenes to accomplish his “laws” that God placed there in the first won’t be shunned. compassionate will. place.

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Mass in Vietnamese, Where: 2p.m. SS. Francis and Clare Church, Clinical Research Center of Indiana 5901 Olive Branch Road, Christ the King Church, 1827 Greenwood. Adoration of the Kessler Blvd. E. Dr., Indiana- Blessed Sacrament, 7 a.m.- If you take medication for your asthma you may polis. Exposition of the Blessed 9 p.m., rosary and Divine Mercy Sacrament, 7:30-9 p.m.; rosary Chaplet, 11 a.m. Information: for world peace, 8 p.m. qualify to participate in a clinical research study. If 317-859-HOPE. St. Gabriel Church, 6000 W. St. Thomas Aquinas Church 34th St., Indianapolis. Spanish you qualify you will receive study medication, Chapel, 46th and Illinois, Mass, 5 p.m. Indianapolis. Prayer service for physical exams, and laboratory tests at no charge. Mondays peace, 6:30-7:15 p.m. Our Lady of the Greenwood Thursdays Chapel, 335 S. Meridian St., St. Lawrence Chapel, 6944 E. Greenwood. Prayer group, For more information call: 7:30 p.m. 46th St., Indianapolis. Adoration of the Blessed Pinkus Goldberg M.D. St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Sacrament, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 523 S. Merrill St., Fortville. Mass. Rosary, 7:30 p.m. Clinical Research Center of Indiana St. Mary Church, 415 E. Eighth Marian Center, 3356 W. 30th St., New Albany. Shepherds of 3266 N. Meridian St. Suite 701 St., Indianapolis. Prayer group, Christ prayers for lay and reli- prayers for priests and religious, gious vocations, 7 p.m. 9 a.m. Information: 317-257- Indianapolis, IN 46208 2569. St. Malachy Church, 326 N. Green St., Brownsburg. Tuesdays Liturgy of the Hours, 7 p.m. (317) 924-8297 X225 St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. Joe Information: 317-852-3195. Road W., Sellersburg. Shep- —See ACTIVE LIST, page 17 herds of Christ rosary, prayers The Criterion Friday, November 30, 2001 Page 17

St., New Albany. Eucharistic Second Tuesdays Dr. E., Indianapolis. Holy hour The Active List, continued from page 16 adoration and confessions after St. Pius X Parish, 7200 Sarto for priestly and religious voca- 9 p.m. Mass. Dr., Indianapolis. Separated tions, 7 p.m. Indianapolis. Exposition of the Holy Rosary Church, 520 and Divorced Catholics support Christ the King Chapel, 1827 Indianapolis Blessed Sacrament, prayer ser- Stevens St., . Second Mondays group, 7-9 p.m. Information: St. Pius X Church, Room 1, Kessler Blvd. E. Dr., Indian- vice, 7:30 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Church at Mount St. Francis. 7200 Sarto Dr., Indianapolis. apolis. Marian prayers for 317-578-8254. Sacrament after 5:30 p.m. Mass- Holy hour for vocations to The Caregivers Support Group, priests, 5:30-6:30 a.m. St. Vincent de Paul Church, 9 a.m. Saturday. Information: priesthood and religious life, Second Thursdays 11 a.m. or 7:30 p.m. Informa- 1723 “I” St., Bedford. Expo- 317-636-4478. 7p.m. St. Luke Church, 7575 Holliday tion: 317-255-4534. † Fatima K of C, 1040 N. Post sition of the Blessed Sacrament, Road, Indianapolis. Euchre, after 8:30 a.m. Mass-9 p.m.; First Saturdays 7 p.m. Information: 317-638- reconciliation, 4-6 p.m. St. Nicholas Church, 6461 E. St. Yes, there is a “Christmas Carol” tradition. 8416. Nicholas Dr., Sunman. Mass, And it’s being repeated with relish…at the IRT. St. Joseph Church, 113 S. 5th praise and worship, 8 a.m.; then presents Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish SACRED gathering in the The Star Hall, 1125 S. Meridian St., St., Terre Haute. Eucharistic adoration, after 9 a.m. Mass, school. Indianapolis. Adult religious Benediction 4:45 p.m., Mass education, 7:30 p.m. Infor- St. Thomas More Church, 1200 mation: 317-638-5551. 5:15 p.m. North Indiana St., Mooresville. Mass and anointing of the sick, by Charles Dickens, Fridays St. Mary Church, 415 E. Eighth 8:35 a.m. adapted for the stage St. Susanna Church, 1210 E. St., New Albany. Eucharistic by Tom Haas Main St., Plainfield. Adoration adoration, reconciliation, after Little Flower Chapel, 4720 E. of the Blessed Sacrament, 9 p.m. Mass-midnight. 13th St., Indianapolis. Aposto- 8 a.m.-7 p.m.. late of Fatima holy hour, 2 p.m. Christ the King Church, 1827 St. Lawrence Chapel, 6944 E. Nov 17 - Kessler Blvd. E. Dr., Indiana- Our Lady of the Greenwood 46th St., Indianapolis. polis. Exposition of the Blessed Church, 335 S. Meridian St., Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after 7:15 a.m. Mass- Sacrament, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Greenwood. Devotions and 5:30 p.m. Benediction and ser- sacrament of reconciliation, Dec 23 Benediction and Mass. vice. after 8 a.m. Mass. Affiliated Women’s Services, Inc. (abortion clinic), 2215 St. Peter Church, 1207 East Holy Angels Church, 740 W. Distributors Dr., Indianapolis. Road, Brookville. Exposition 28th St., Indianapolis. Expo- Pro-life rosary, 10 a.m. of the Blessed Sacrament after sition of the Blessed Sacrament,

8 a.m. Communion service- 11 a.m.-noon. (Top) Jeremy Rabb as Jacob Marley, (Left) Robert K Johansen and Emily Robbins as Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim, (Right) Chuck Goad as Scrooge St. Lawrence Church, 6944 E. 1p.m. www.indianarep.com or call 317•635•5252 COME TOGETHER. 46th St., Indianapolis. Spanish St. Mary Church, 415 E. Eighth The arts can help. With the support of the TDD Phone Number 317-236-0722 ARTS COUNCIL OF INDIANAPOLIS prayer group and conversation, See our seating chart in the Ameritech Indianapolis Yellow Pages. and City of Indianapolis 7-9 p.m. Information: 317-546- 4065. Saturdays Clinic for Women (abortion clinic), E. 38th St. and Parker Ave., Indianapolis. Pro-life rosary, 9:30 a.m. Leading the way to Holy Rosary Church, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Tridentine Mass, 9 a.m. St. Patrick Church, 950 Prospect a healthier community. St., Indianapolis. Mass in English, 4 p.m. St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. Joe Road W., Sellersburg. “Be Not Afraid” holy hour, 3:30- 4:30 p.m. Monthly First Sundays St. Paul Church, 218 Scheller Ave., Sellersburg. Prayer group, 7-8:15 p.m. Information: 812-246-4555. Fatima K of C, 1040 N. Post Road, Indianapolis. Euchre, 1 p.m. Information: 317-638- 8416. Holy Cross Church, 125 N. Oriental St., Indianapolis. Mass for Catholics in recovery, 5 p.m. Information: 317-637-2620. First Mondays Since its earliest Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Guardian Angel beginnings, St. Francis Guild board meeting, 9:30 a.m. First Tuesdays Hospital & Health Centers has Divine Mercy Chapel, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Con- fession, 6:45 p.m.; Benediction been committed to its community. To meet of the Blessed Sacrament, 7:30 p.m. the needs of those it serves, St. Francis offers a full St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. Joe Road W., Sellersburg. Holy hour for religious vocations, range of services including cardiac care, bone marrow transplants, Benediction and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after 7 p.m. Mass. OB and women’s services and orthopedic surgery, for which it was recently rated First Fridays Our Lady of Perpetual Help "Best in the Nation." Call (317) 782-7997 for more information. Church, 1752 Scheller Lane, New Albany. Adoration, con- cluding with confessions at 6 p.m. Benediction at 6:45 p.m. Holy Guardian Angels Church, 405 U.S. 52, Cedar Grove. Eucharistic adoration after 8 a.m. Mass-5 p.m. Beech Grove · Indianapolis · Mooresville www.stfrancishospitals.org Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 5333 E. Washington St., Page 18 The Criterion Friday, November 30, 2001

Green. Grandfather of one. (Springer), 80, St. Anthony, Great-grandfather of three. Indianapolis, Nov. 18. Mother GREGORY, Kathleen Louise, of Darlene Goad, Pamela THANKSGIVING 45, St. Michael, Charlestown, Ruble, Cherie Sanders and continued from page 12 Rest in peace Nov. 18. Wife of Aubrey Eslie Kevin Lents. Sister of Mildred Gregory Sr. Mother of Brandy Hankins, Dolores O’Riley, Don and Earl Springer. Grandmother hatred in the hearts of people that will do such things. Please submit in writing to our Nov. 13. Son of Evelyn “Lucy” Keeling and Wanda Lawhorn. of 12. Great-grandmother of 27. “One of the root causes of September 11 is the fact that office by 10 a.m. Mon. the Brown. Brother of Jennifer Daughter of Mildred Fuchs and week of publication; be sure to Davies, Martha Gilham, Judith Stanley Vittitow. Sister of MAIN, Jack W., Dr., Sr., 77, millions of people in many countries are allowed to suffer state date of death. Obituaries Meyer and James Brown. Patricia Nichter and David Holy Spirit, Indianapolis, unspeakable poverty and degradation and to live without Vittitow. Grandmother of two. hope,” Dr. Crowe said. “The Vatican’s nuncio to the of archdiocesan priests and BURLINGAME, Consuelo T., Nov. 10. Husband of Mary religious sisters serving our 82, Holy Spirit, Indianapolis, HASKAMP, Regina L., 101, (Kelley) Main. Father of Sandra United Nations, Archbishop Renato R. Martino, recently archdiocese are listed elsewhere Nov. 10. Wife of Robert St. Mary, Greensburg, Nov. 23. Brigham, Kimberly Van Arsdall told an international audience, ‘We cannot successfully in The Criterion. Order priests Burlingame. Mother of Connie Mother of Marjorie Haunert, and Jack Main Jr. Brother of combat terrorism if we do not address the worsening dis- and brothers are included here, Duffett, Gloria Lee, Edward Roselyn Senft, Lucille Wenning Delores Close, Thelma parities between the rich and the poor in our world.’ ” unless they are natives of the and Robert Burlingame Jr. and Harold Haskamp. Grand- McDowell, Dorothy Vance, People of faith ought to understand the intimate rela- archdiocese or have other Grandmother of six. Great- mother of 12. Step-great-grand- Vallie Williams and George tionship between peace and justice, he said. “In the connections to it. grandmother of two. mother of six. Step-great-great- Main. Grandfather of eight. Hebrew Scriptures, ‘peace’ is a sign of the messianic Great-grandfather of one. ATKISSON, Anna Lee, 94, DENEHIE, Paul E., 63, Holy grandmother of two. kingdom which all of God’s people await with hope.” St. Anthony, Clarksville, Cross, Indianapolis, Nov. 14. HENDRICKS, Edward O., MARTIN, Marcella, 86, Without justice for all people, he said, “life among the Nov. 7. Mother of Charles, Father of Debbie Hills, Nicole 89, St. Anthony, Clarksville, St. Louis, Batesville, Nov. 17. nations becomes a jungle of hurtful competition and war- Eurick and Joe Atkisson. McDaniel, Dee Stewart, Don Nov. 13. Father of Jo Ann Grandmother of four. fare, where the philosophy that ‘might makes right’ Grandmother of several. Great- and Doug Denehie. Brother of Chandler, William Moore Jr., McGUIRE, Noah Ashton, becomes common belief and ethics are thrown out the grandmother of several. Great- Jane and Bill Denehie. Michael and Ralph Hendricks. infant, St. Anthony, Clarksville, window, and where the good life is reserved only for the great grandmother of several. FLEDDERMAN, Eileen, 75, Grandfather of one. Great- Nov. 10. Son of Stephanie and grandfather of three. wealthy and the powerful. BRACKMAN, Harry J., 91, St. Mary-of-the-Rock, Dennis McGuire. Brother of “Do not miss the point, dear friends,” Dr. Crowe said. Ashli McGuire. Grandson of Holy Family, Oldenburg, St. Mary-of-the-Rock, Nov. 21. KOTTYAN, James, 81, Holy “Peace will come only when enough people work for jus- Nov. 15. Husband of Mildred Hank Niehaus, Clinton and Wife of Charles Fledderman. Family, Richmond, Nov. 14. tice, for the sharing of the earth’s wealth and resources (Kleine) Brackman. Father of Husband of Ann Kottyan. Glinda McGuire. Great-grand- Mother of Patsy Oehlman, with all of God’s children, when the affluent give sacrifi- Helen Gillman, Edna Peggy Race, Ginny Raines, Father of Carol Allegretti, son of Fronie and Leonard Thompson, Martin and Urban Linda Rieselman, Chuck, Jim Kathy Farinholt, Elaine Murrin, Ulery. cially in order that the poor may live meaningful lives. Brackman. Grandfather of and Tom Fledderman. Grand- Mary, Christine and Jeffrey MEYER, Dorothy Kell, 81, When our personal and national strategies witness to seven. mother of 21. Great-grand- Kottyan. Brother of Mary Mary, Queen of Peace, God’s mercy and God’s justice, then the power of terror- BROWN, Carol Sue, 55, for- mother of two. Christenson, Irene Clevenger Danville, Nov. 13. Wife of ists will diminish forever.” merly of St. Gabriel, Conners- GAMBRALL, James Lloyd, and Julie Phillips. Grandfather Robert Meyer. Mother of Jan Prayers and songs in several languages spoke of grati- ville, Nov. 20. Wife of William 78, Holy Trinity, Indianapolis, of nine. Great-grandfather of Walker. Sister of Elsie Toerner. tude to God. E. Brown. Mother of Gian Nov. 8. Brother of Therese several. Grandmother of three. Rabbi Dennis Sasso, of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, Bolen and Ginene Good. Harlan, Alice Strough, Mary LEISING, Alvina H., 97, Holy MICHAEL, Alberta, 79, read Psalm 118 and an ancient declaration of thanksgiv- Stepmother of William “Bud” Margaret and Jerry Gambrall. Family, Oldenburg, Nov. 24. St. Mary, Richmond, Nov. 15. ing from the Book of Deuteronomy, and prayed the Brown. Daughter of Joan GREEN, Charles Leo Sister of Josephine and Leona Stepmother of Anthoney Hebrew prayer V’al Kulam, accompanied by cantor Giora Keilman. Sister of Eloise “Chico,” 73, St. Rita, Indian- Siefert, Philimena Weintraut, Michael. Grandmother of six. Sharon. Keilman. Grandmother of three. Clara, Mary, Hugo and Joseph apolis, Oct. 30. Husband of RAPP, John W., Jr., 83, Rt. Rev. Catherine Waynick, bishop of the Episcopal Leising. Aunt of several. BROWN, Gerald “Jerry” L., Johnnie (Baker) Green. Father St. Mark, Indianapolis, Nov. 19. Diocese of Indianapolis, offered the opening prayer, ask- 51, St. Malachy, Brownsburg, of Joanne Williams and Kevin LENTS, Gertrude M. Husband of Kathleen (Deem) ing God to “heal the hearts of all with the fire of your Rapp. Father of Rita Courtney, love and a desire to achieve justice for all of our brothers Anita Hohmann, John III and and sisters. Stephen Rapp. Brother of “By sharing the good things you give us,” she said, HELP US TO FEED THE HUNGRY! Frances Mahin and Mary Alice “may we secure justice and equality for every human Strange. Grandfather of 10. being, an end to all divisions and a human society built Our new (client choice) food pantry Great-grandfather of three. on love.” is helping 1,000 families per week. SCHNATTER, William P., 72, Curt Shaw, general superintendent of the Religious St. Augustine, Jeffersonville, Society of Friends (Quakers) read a passage from Paul’s The hungry are with us 12 months Nov. 16. Husband of Barbara A. Letter to the Corinthians about how people have different Schnatter. Father of Patty gifts but the same spirit. of the year. Your support is critical Boome, Theresa Costello and Carol Perra. Brother of Richard Judi Sullivan, a cantor of SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, to help meet this need. Schnatter. Grandfather of five. sang Psalm 138, accompanied by flutist Anne Reynolds. Brother Shahid M. Latif, representing the Islamic THOMAS, Walter L., 77, Society of North America, read two passages from the St. Benedict, Terre Haute, ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Nov. 4. Father of Henrietta Quran offering praise to Allah and asking Allah to “show $1,000 $500 $100 $50 $25 $10 My Special Donation us the straight way, the way of those on whom Thou hast is $______Stevens, Regina, Charles, Clifford, Kenneth and Theodore bestowed Thy Grace.” Thomas. Brother of Maggie and Following silent meditation, Ashfaq Lodhi, director of NAME ______V.R. Thomas. Grandfather of membership for the Islamic Society of North America, 24. Great-grandfather of 19. offered a Muslim prayer. ADDRESS______UNDERHILL, Kenneth W., Intercessory prayers were introduced by Dr. James R. ______83, Holy Spirit, Indianapolis, Stuck, bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Nov. 11. Father of Jeanine America, and read by Dr. Edward Wheeler, president of MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE AND MAIL TO: Ritter, Michael and Stephen the Christian Theological Seminary. The intercessions Society of St. Vincent de Paul Underhill. Grandfather of noted that “our human family is fragmented” and asked Your Donation is a P.O. Box 19133 seven. † God to “heal our divisions and bring us unity and peace.” Charitable Contribution for Tax Purposes Indianapolis, Indiana 46219 Rev. James Clark, of the Zion Evangelical United Church of Christ, offered a prayer over the congregation’s gifts of canned goods and money for the Julian Center for Women and Children in Indianapolis. Rev. Ryan Ahlgrim from the First Mennonite Church Tom has it all. offered the closing prayer. Music was provided by the Indianapolis Children’s Tom has a beautiful home, financial security, great insurance, college Choir and Laudis Cantores, the principal choir of SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral. funding for the kids, exciting vacations planned every year, and a will In keeping with the thanksgiving theme, the closing put in place. He has planned for everything. Everything except his song was “God Bless America,” followed by the sign of death. While he has a will, he doesn’t realize that many times there peace to conclude the interfaith prayer service. Cathedral parishioner Nora Cummings of Indianapolis are certain decisions that are not addressed in a will. attended the first interfaith prayer service last year and Making pre-need cemetery arrangements is a critical part of estate participated in the service again this year. “Participation this year was much higher than last planning. It’s not just about saving money or buying services– year,” Cummings said. “I liked the whole idea of unity it’s about peace of mind, responsibility and love. and hearing the prayers from people of different faiths, yet it was all one. It was just beautiful. 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God. Why reject the very words of God? In addition, The Criterion must appeal essence (or by its very nature). May God lead us in resolving this mat- to a broad range of readers. Our reader- Cardinal Kasper, on the other hand, is LETTERS ter, so that we will no longer seek to ship includes professors of theology, asking the question: “Do the particular, or continued from page 5 neuter him, but simply accept him as he priests, and (more and more often) theo- local, Churches and the universal Church has presented himself: our Father in logically trained laity as well as plenty of mutually include each other (in a commu- Mass is the reason many prayers of the heaven. folks with no specific theology training. nio, or mutual indwelling) without either Mass are addressed “Father in Jesse Abell, Greensburg So, we try to publish items of interest to having priority?” Heaven … .” Even the beauty of the trini- everyone. Sometimes we miss the mark. In our opinion, the most helpful part of tarian focus of the Mass is perverted with On the other hand, there was all the the article is the quotation by Cardinal inclusive language, as is shown in the Wading through theological jargon in the article. Ratzinger that he is now raising the ques- altering of the doxology by some to theological jargon Mr. Sherfick gives evidence that we form: “Through him, with him, in him, in probably made the right decision. In his tion of why the two views of the Church the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and I am truly hoping that someone on the letter, he captures the main point of the could not and should not mutually coex- honor is yours, almighty God, forever editorial page or otherwise will undertake article: “two German cardinal-theologians ist. That is a very catholic approach—not and ever. Amen.” to translate to the vast majority of your are gently sparring … [about] centraliza- an “either/or” but “both/and” position. Some people have even undertaken to ordinary readers the front page article tion versus decentralization in the Both views, when held together even in directly change God’s Word through the “Cardinal Ratzinger warns against equat- Church.” tension, enrich our understanding of the Scripture texts. Scholars have begun this ing universal Church with Rome,” which He got it in spite of the theological jar- Church. in their revisions of our Bibles, but in appeared in the Nov. 9 issue. gon. — WRB some American parishes people have All I can get from this article is that Every profession and specialty devel- gone so far as to change the beginning to two German cardinal-theologians are ops its own jargon in order for its mem- the Lord’s Prayer to “Our Father- gently sparring to see who can come up bers to communicate precisely with each Mother” or “O Great Spirit.” This is the with the most Catholic user-unfriendly other about often complex concepts. Letters Policy altering of the very words of Jesus Christ terms like communio ecclesiology and Theologians are no different. Letters from readers are published in (God the Son) himself, and such blas- ontological priority. I sense perhaps When reporting on complex ideas, it is The Criterion as part of the newspaper’s phemy results in a complete perversion something is afoot concerning central- often most difficult to use simple lan- commitment to “the responsible exchange of freely-held and expressed opinion of God’s message in these words. Jesus guage and do justice to the concepts cap- ization versus decentralization in the among the People of God” (Communio et had meant to show us that we can come Church, but if there is something here of tured by the jargon. Often, oversimplifica- Progressio, 116). to God in a very personal way. We can significant importance to the typical tion can miscommunicate the concept. Letters from readers are welcome and come to him as Dad, as our Father. The parishioner struggling with God’s grace For the record (and running the risk of every effort will be made to include letters changing of these words distorts the to follow the path of Christ, it totally oversimplifying and misstating the two from as many people and representing as entire message of the prayer Christ escapes me. concepts Mr. Sherfick asked about), “com- many viewpoints as possible. Letters should taught; in fact, it really is no longer the Please, please take a good look at what munio ecclesiology” is the central idea be informed, relevant, well-expressed and prayer Christ taught. you chose to take from the first page into about the nature of the Church that is found temperate in tone. They must reflect a basic One priest summarized the issue per- three major columns of page 16. Do you in the documents of the Second Council of sense of courtesy and respect. fectly by saying, “We can change our really think most of us can even begin to the Vatican. The Church as communio is an The editors reserve the right to select interpretations of the text [of the Bible], successfully navigate it? Methinks angels understanding of the Church as a commu- the letters that will be published and to edit letters from readers as necessary but we have no right to change the text are dancing on the heads of pins here, and nion of members with each other and with itself.” Christ and the Holy Trinity. It is in the based on space limitations, pastoral sensi- if The Criterion is to be of service to lay tivity and content (including spelling and This extreme method of changing readers it at least should help us under- communion among the persons of the wording to be inclusive is, in all reality, a Trinity that the Church finds its origin (See grammar). In order to encourage opinions stand how the counting is going. from a variety of readers, frequent writers form of censorship. It seeks to censor the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Don Sherfick, Indianapolis will ordinarily be limited to one letter God’s description of himself as Father; it #s748-810, and the Second Vatican every three months. Concise letters (usu- Response: seeks to censor the words of his prophets Council’s Dogmatic Constitution on the ally less than 300 words) are more likely who called him “Lord.” We discussed whether to run this arti- Church [Lumen Gentium]). to be printed. It is great to make people feel wel- cle precisely because of the rather heavy An “ontological priority” would be a Letters must be signed, but, for serious comed and included, but these drastic theological concepts it contained. priority demanded by the essence, or the reasons, names may be withheld. changes are not needed. There is On the one hand, the piece was news- very nature, of a thing. According to the Send letters to “Letters to the Editor,” absolutely no reason to believe that worthy if for no other reason than two article, Cardinal Ratzinger is asking The Criterion, P.O. Box 1717, Indianapolis, “brethren” excludes women, or to think high-ranking Vatican cardinals who were whether the reality of the universal IN 46206-1717. Readers with access to that if God is “Father” than he excludes theology professors before becoming Church comes prior to each particular e-mail may send letters to females as children. These were meant as bishops were having a theological debate Church (e.g., the Archdiocese of [email protected]. † terms of endearment offered to us by in public. That doesn’t happen very often. Indianapolis) in both time and by its very

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