The CatholicWitness The Newspaper of the Diocese of Harrisburg October 27, 2017 Vol. 51 No. 20 Much of Puerto Rico Still Without Power; Shining a Aid Distribution Facing Obstacles Light on Catholic News Service The only way a military veteran who works for the Diocese of Caguas could get Fatima a message out from Puerto Rico to contacts A boy holds a candle during an outdoor elsewhere illustrates conditions in Puerto Rosary and candlelight procession at Our Rico more than a month after Hurricane Lady of Fatima Mission in Jonestown on Oct. Maria made landfall on the island Sept. 20. 13, commemorating Our Lady’s apparitions “He sent the email from his car in the at Fatima a century ago. See page 9. mountains – the only place where he can charge his phone and get some periodic reception,” reported Joe Boland, vice president of mission at Chicago-based Catholic Extension. He got word from the veteran “that they have armed guards at gas stations. Com- munications and transportation are still a mess,” Boland said in an e-mail sent to Catholic News Service in Washington. After surviving the devastation wrought by Maria, Bishop Eusebio Ramos Morales of Caguas finally reached a functioning land line at one of his parishes and the first phone call he made was to Catholic Exten- sion. The bishop reached Boland and de- scribed the island of 3.4 million people as being in a total state of chaos. He said the Catholic Church was paralyzed due to the inability for anyone to travel or communi- cate. He reached out, hoping that Catholic Extension could help in some way. A week after Maria hit, Catholic Exten- sion was able to send $325,000 in relief funds for the six dioceses of Puerto Rico, with another $25,000 going to the U.S. Vir- gin Islands, which were hit by hurricanes Irma and Maria. Catholic Extension is a national fundrais- ing organization that helps build churches and supports church ministries and other efforts in U.S. home missions. It has had a CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS More PUERTO RICO, page 12

nown as “The Old Jesuit Mission,” St. KIgnatius Loyola Church in Buchanan Valley is 200 years old, and members of the Centennial Celebration historic parish highlighted the milestone with a Mass celebrated by Bishop Ronald Gainer on at St. Ignatius Oct. 15. The historic church was dedicated un- der the patronage of St. Ignatius, the founder of the priests of the Society of Jesus, who tended to the mission chapel and the Catholics in the valley in the 1700s. The first Mass was celebrated there on Oct. 17, 1817. See page 8 for coverage of the anniversary. CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS The 2 - Catholic Witness • October 27, 2017

Day of Dialogue Examines Dialoguing on Affirmations of Unity between Catholic, the Reformation Lutheran, Anglican Traditions By Father James Lease Special to The Witness By Jen Reed The Catholic Witness October 31, 2017, marks the 500th anniver- sary of Martin Luther’s posting of the 95 The- In commemoration of the 500th ses, which sparked the Protestant Reformation. anniversary of the Reformation, the One question that I’ve gotten recently is, “Why annual Lutheran-Anglican-Roman should Catholics be interested in this anniver- Catholic (LARC) Day of Dialogue sary?” focused on affirmations of unity Well, the Reformation had a profound effect between the three Christian tradi- on Christian civilization and was a pivotal time tions, through examinations of two in Christian history. Therefore, the events sur- specific documents on Catholic- rounding the Reformation are important mat- Lutheran dialogue. ters of study for any student of Western culture. “Approaching any kind of con- They are especially important for any Catholic who wishes to understand the Church’s history. versation or dialogue from a per- 2017 also marks 50 years of Lutheran-Catho- spective of what unites us instead lic dialogue; over the past several decades, we of what divides us offers a positive have come to greater understanding and agree- step in relationships,” noted Bishop ment with Christians of the Lutheran tradition. Emeritus Donald McCoid, the With that in mind, in 2013 the Pontifical keynote presenter for the Day of Council for Promoting Christian Unity and the Dialogue, held Oct. 23 at the Cardi- World Lutheran Federation jointly published a nal Keeler Center in Harrisburg. document entitled “From Conflict to Commu- The annual LARC Day is one of CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS nion: Lutheran-Catholic Common Commemo- several gatherings and activities Area bishops lead a panel discussion. From left are Bishop Ronald Gainer ration of the Reformation in 2017,” which gave resulting from a 1993 Covenant of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg; Bishop James Dunlop of a vision for observing this landmark anniver- among the Episcopal Diocese of the Lower Susquehanna Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in sary. It stated that, “In 2017, Catholic and Lu- Central Pennsylvania, the Lower America; Bishop Barbara Collins of the Upper Susquehanna Synod of the theran Christians will most fittingly look back Susquehanna Synod of the Evan- Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; and Bishop Audrey Scanlan of on events that occurred 500 years earlier by gelical Lutheran the Episcopal Diocese of Central Pennsylvania. putting the gospel of Jesus Christ at the center.” Church in Amer- view with The the present world is destined for Whereas past centenaries of the Reformation ica, the Roman Catholic Witness, transformation. have been marked by mutual polemics, this an- niversary calls both Lutherans and Catholics to Catholic Diocese pointed out that The “Declaration on the Way” il- take an honest look at history, to meet in chari- of Harrisburg and these Ecumeni- lustrates in tangible ways “the work the Upper Susque- table dialogue, and to work together to move cal Imperatives that was done in dialogue over the from Conflict to Communion. hanna Synod of were lifted up by past 50 years,” Bishop McCoid the Evangelical As Director for the Diocesan Office of Ecu- Pope Francis and said. “The 32 statements of agree- menical and Interreligious Affairs, I invite you Lutheran Church Bishop Munib ment are like a litany lifted up to in America. to read “From Conflict to Communion,” to Younan, President God of things that we can agree on brush up on Church history, and to participate In his presenta- of the Lutheran together…. It shows that we are so in friendly dialogue about the Reformation. tions, Bishop Mc- World Federation, close in our understanding of unity Myself, I’ve been brushing up on Martin Lu- Coid, who served on Oct. 31 of last in three very important areas of life ther and discussing the Reformation with vari- as the Executive year in signing a as a church.” ous Lutherans, and it’s been intriguing. for Ecumenical joint statement in “This is not to say that there are In the Diocese of Harrisburg, there are many and Inter-Religious which Catholics not significant differences, but the opportunities for dialogue. We sponsor bi- Relations of and Lutherans important thing is that there are monthly Lutheran-Anglican-Roman Catholic the Evangelical Bishop Emeritus Donald McCoid, pledged to pursue agreements we can lift up and cel- (LARC) Dialogue Lunches, an annual LARC Lutheran Church Executive for Ecumenical and their dialogue in ebrate,” he said. Vespers, and an annual LARC Day of Dialogue, in America from Inter-Religious Relations of the order to remove Bishop McCoid remarked that as in addition to the many wonderful avenues for 2007-2016, Evangelical Lutheran Church in the remaining ob- the churches continue to work to- dialogue and collaboration at the parish level. examined the America from 2007-2016, offers stacles that hinder ward full Christian unity, they can You might also read the “Joint Declaration five Ecumenical a presentation during the annual them from reach- continue to reflect and build upon on the Doctrine of Justification” (1999) and the Imperatives in the LARC Day of Dialogue Oct. 23 ing full unity. the documents “From Conflict to recently published “Declaration on the Way,” 2013 document, at the Cardinal Keeler Center in The 2015 Communion” and the “Declaration which summarizes Lutheran-Catholic dialogue Harrisburg. “From Conflict to “Declaration on on the Way,” and most notably the of the last several decades. May we all put the Communion,” au- the Way: Church, “Joint Declaration on the Docu- Gospel of Jesus Christ at the center of our dia- thored by the Pontifical Council for Ministry and Eucharist,” a docu- ment of Justification,” signed in logue, so that, as St. Paul writes, there be no Promoting Christian Unity and the ment which summarizes 50 years 1999 by the Pontifical Council for divisions among you, but that you be united in Lutheran World Federation regard- of Catholic-Lutheran dialogue as Promoting Christian Unity and the the same mind and in the same purpose. [I Cor- inthians 1:10, NAB] ing the common commemoration the churches continue to work to- Lutheran World Federation stating (Father Lease is Director of the Diocesan of the Reformation: ward full Christian unity, was also that the churches share “a common • Catholics and Lutherans should understanding of our justification Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious- Af examined during the LARC Day of fairs, as well as the pastor of St. Joseph Parish, always begin from the perspective by God’s grace through faith in Dialogue. Danville.) of unity and not from the point Bishop McCoid played a key Christ,” resolving the 500-year-old of view of division in order to role in preparing that document, conflict over the nature of justifica- strengthen what is held in common created by a joint task force of tion which was at the root of the Links to the even though the differences are the United States Conference of Reformation. more easily seen and experienced. Catholic Bishops’ Committee on The World Methodist Council Documents Online • Lutherans and Catholics must Ecumenical and Interreligious Af- and the World Alliance of Re- let themselves continuously be fairs and the Evangelical Lutheran formed Churches have also signed Joint Declaration on the transformed by the encounter with Church in America. this document. On Oct. 31 of this Doctrine of Justification: the other and by the mutual witness The document highlights 32 year, the Lutheran World Federa- http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/ of faith. points of consensus between the tion, the World Methodist Council pontifical_councils/chrstuni/documents/ • Catholics and Lutherans should Catholic and Lutherans churches and the Reformed communion will rc_pc_chrstuni_doc_31101999_ again commit themselves to seek in the areas of church, ministry and be present with the Archbishop of cath-luth-joint-declaration_en.html Canterbury to affirm the joint dec- visible unity, to elaborate together the Eucharist. Among them: laration, Bishop McCoid pointed what this means in concrete steps, • Catholics and Lutherans agree From Conflict to Communion: out. and to strive repeatedly toward this https://www.lutheranworld.org/content/ that the church on earth has been “We are at a moment where goal. assembled by the triune God. resource-conflict-communion-basis- we’ve never been regarding Chris- lutheran-catholic-commemoration- • Lutherans and Catholics should • Catholics and Lutherans affirm tian unity,” Bishop McCoid said. “I reformation-2017 jointly rediscover the power of the that ordained ministry is of divine think that the next steps are certain- gospel of Jesus Christ for our time. origin and necessary for the being ly theological, which will look at Declaration on The Way: • Catholics and Lutherans should of the church. the continued understanding of who http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and- witness together to the mercy of • Catholics and Lutherans agree we are as the baptized children of teachings/ecumenical-and-interreligious/ God in proclamation and service to that Eucharistic Communion is a God, and at the opportunities that ecumenical/lutheran/upload/Declaration_ the world. pledge that our life in Christ will come with our understanding of on_the_Way-for-Website.pdf Bishop McCoid, in an inter- be eternal, our bodies will rise, and what we should be doing together.” The October 27, 2017 • Catholic Witness - 3 Diocesan Catechetical Conference Set for November 11 Mary: Star of Evangelization, Mother and Model of Catechists By James F. Gontis echists.” Paprocki is also delivering a workshop based well for youth ministry leaders, Catholic school teach- Special to The Witness on one of his books called “The Catechist’s Backpack: ers, RCIA and adult faith formation leaders and instruc- Spiritual Essentials for the Journey.” Paprocki is from a tors, homeschooling parents, and all who seek to spread Interested in hearing dynamic talks on the Catholic large Catholic family and one of his brothers, Thomas the saving message of Jesus Christ and His Church. The faith from Bishop Ronald Gainer, priests, catechists and Paprocki, is the Bishop of Springfield, Ill. purpose is to help all those called to teach the doctrine of directors of religious education, and experts among the Other workshop topics will include Angels and De- the faith in all of its beauty, rigor, and vigor to children, laity? Interested in worshiping at Mass with the Chief mons; Prayer; Our Lady of Fatima; Heaven, Hell, and teenagers, and adults throughout the Diocese of Harris- Shepherd of our diocese? How about conversing over Purgatory; the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Family; burg….to our students, children, and grandchildren. lunch or coffee with catechists and teachers about how Key Moral Teachings; Mary’s Toolbox of Powerful De- In a July 2017 address to catechists in Argentina, Pope we can better learn and hand on the faith to our students, votions and Apparitions; Doing Penance for the Conver- children, and grandchildren? Or maybe you’d like to vis- sion of Sinners and the Salvation of Souls; Defense and Francis wrote that being catechists is a: it a wide array of Catholic vendors from various Catholic Offense Against the “Dark Arts” of Heresy; St. Joseph “…vocation to the service of the Church, [the faith gift shops, bookstores, or textbook companies. If so, you as the Silent Evangelizer; Redemptive Suffering; Apolo- that] has been received from the Lord, must in time be will not want to miss the Diocesan Catechetical Confer- getics; Catechesis of the Good Shepherd; Conveying the transmitted.” He went on to write, “We need to take ence on Nov. 11 at the Cardinal Keeler Center in Har- Faith to Adolescents; Creating a Parish Process for Cat- ownership of all the potential of piety and love that popu- risburg. echumens and Candidates in RCIA; Liturgical Music; lar religiosity holds, not only so that the contents of the Since we are just coming off of the 100th anniversary of Role of the Church Hierarchy in Catechesis; The Cat- faith are transmitted, but so that a real school of forma- Our Blessed Mother’s apparitions at Fatima, our theme echist’s Backpack; Role of Godparents and Sponsors; tion is created, in which the gift of faith that was received this year is “Mary: Star of Evangelization, Mother and Four Marian Dogmas; the Catechism as the Catechist’s is cultivated, so that the acts and words reflect the grace Model of Catechists.” Best Friend; Catechetical Methods; Management and of being disciples of Jesus.” The day will begin with Mass celebrated by Bishop Discipline; Catechesis for Persons with Disabilities, and Please join us Nov. 11 at the Cardinal Keeler Center Gainer, who will also be the homilist. The bishop will a specific workshop for all those teaching Grades K-8. for the annual Catechetical Conference. All are wel- also be presenting a workshop entitled “His Majesty’s Besides an outstanding lineup of many of your favorite come! I am confident that afterward you will look back Good Servant, but God’s First: What Saint Thomas More speakers from within the diocese, we also have speakers and realize it was the best way you could have spent your Has to Teach Us about Conscience and its Formation.” coming from the Diocese of Pittsburgh, the Diocese of day. May Our Lord bless this day, and may Mary, Star of The conference’s keynote speaker, Joe Paprocki, DMin, Allentown, and the Archdiocese of Baltimore. comes to us from Chicago. He is one of, if not the, most This conference is coordinated by the Diocesan Office Evangelization, Mother and Model of Catechists, pray well-known blogger in the United States on catechesis. of Evangelization and Catechesis, so there will always be for us! He has also written several books on the topic, and has a focus on evangelizing catechesis. It is designed to sup- Register for the Catechetical Conference online at spoken all over the country. He is practical and person- port the work of catechesis in the Diocese of Harrisburg www.hbgdiocese.org/cat_conference. able. His keynote address is entitled, “Cultivating the by fostering on-going instruction, formation, and encour- (Jim Gontis is the Director of the Diocesan Office Right Kind of Heartburn: Setting Hearts on Fire for Jesus agement of our dedicated parish catechists and parish for Evangelization and Catechesis, and the Director of Christ through the Intercession of Mary, Mother of Cat- catechetical coordinators and directors. It is intended as Sports Ministry for the Diocese of Harrisburg.) Father Theisz Remembered as a Priest for All People

By Jen Reed lia schools and Rice High the time. After his parents Father Theisz was diagnosed with pan- The Catholic Witness School. died, he moved to Maryland creatic cancer in 2014. Father Rodriguez He spent 20 years serving to be near family and began remembers the day that Father Theisz re- Father Paul Theisz, a priest of the Di- in the United States military. attending St. John the Bap- vealed his diagnosis. ocese of Harrisburg for the past 8 years, He entered the Air Force in tist Parish in New Freedom. “It was a moment that revealed what died Oct. 21 from pancreatic cancer. He 1967, and after more than From there, he applied to be our friendship would be as two brother was 69 years old. three years of service in that a seminarian for the Dio- priests,” he said. “We both cried together. The funeral Mass was celebrated at St. branch of the armed forces, cese of Harrisburg, and was Pancreatic cancer is such a quick death John the Baptist Church in New Freedom he enlisted in the Navy, assigned to study at Blessed sentence of several months, but Father on Oct. 26. Burial was in the parish cem- where he served as an avia- John XXIII National Semi- Paul survived and battled for two and a etery. tion electronics technician nary in Massachusetts. As a half years.” Father Luis Rodriguez, pastor of Cor- aboard the aircraft carriers deacon, he served at Queen “As a friend of people who have had pus Christi Parish in Chambersburg, USS Constellation, USS of the Most Holy Rosary cancer, one thing I have learned from where Father Theisz served as parochial Coral Vincent and USS Parish in Elysburg. them is that you must live your present vicar from 2012 until June of this year, Ranger. He retired from the Father Paul Theisz Father Theisz was or- moment. There is plenty of life to live to- remembers the late priest for his quiet yet military in 1991. dained at St. Patrick Ca- day,” Father Rodriguez remarked. “That’s joyful demeanor. He then moved to Arizona to care for thedral in Harrisburg on June 6, 2009, by what I reminded Father Paul, and he fully “His smile was never far behind his his ailing parents, and attended Arizona Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades. embraced that and enjoyed every mo- greeting,” Father Rodriguez told The State University. It was during this time His first assignment was as parochial ment.” Catholic Witness. “He would always give that he began to discern a vocation to the vicar at St. John Neumann Parish in Lan- Father Theisz spent time walking the you a grin and raise his eyebrows and priesthood. caster from 2009-2012. Father Theisz then parish grounds praying the Rosary, and make you smile.” He applied to become a seminarian for served as parochial vicar at Corpus Christi could be found in prayer on the rectory Born July 22, 1948, in New York City, the Diocese of Phoenix but was turned Parish in Chambersburg from 2012-2017. porch in the mornings and evenings. he attended St. Sebastian and St. Ceci- down because of his age. He was 54 at He retired to St. John the Baptist Parish in He continued to attend diocesan events New Freedom in June of this year. in his illness. “He enjoyed very much “Father Paul was a very well-rounded gathering with his fellow priests at 40 man,” Father Rodriguez said, noting that Hours, always attended ordinations, and his life in the military, his care for his coordinated the monthly dinner that the parents and life as a member of the laity Bishop Gainer’s priests of the Franklin Deanery would “gave him a well-rounded outlook about gather for,” Father Rodriguez said. people. He could talk to anyone. He was Public Calendar “He offered up his pain throughout his a man for all people, and that made him a illness, in union with Christ on the Cross,” great listener.” said Father Rodriguez, who visited Father • October 28 – Cursillo Grand Ultreya, Cardinal Keeler Center, “He offered a sense of the familial. Theisz hours before his death. “I asked Harrisburg, 9:15 a.m. Although he was very private, he was a him if he was in pain, and he shook his tender fatherly figure, and also a brotherly head yes. I asked him if he wanted any • October 30 – Mass and Stations of the Cross for seniors, St. Margaret figure, especially for his contemporaries Mary Alacoque Church, Harrisburg, noon; Come and See Dinner to benefit medication for the pain, and he said no. In in their 60s and 70s,” Father Rodriguez Catholic Charities’ Homes for Healing, Cardinal Keeler Center, Harrisburg, that, I saw Christ on the Cross.” observed. “Celebrating the Eucharist, 5 p.m. Letters of condolence can be sent hearing Confessions and visiting the to Father Theisz’s sister, Antoinette • November 1 – Mass and visit to St. Patrick School, Carlisle, 8:30 a.m. homebound were among his greatest joys Theisz, 113 Ruffin Rd., Summerville, • November 4 – Diaconate Ordination, St. Patrick Cathedral, Harrisburg, as a priest.” S.C., 29486-1919. 10 a.m. • November 5 – Knights of Columbus Memorial Mass, St. Patrick Cathedral, 9:30 a.m. Correction • November 8 – Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School Mass and Recognition of awardees at the annual Education Conference that appeared Stewardship Visit, Coal Township, 9 a.m. in the Sept. 29, 2017, edition of The Catholic Witness incorrectly spelled Tom • November 11 – Diocesan Catechetical Conference Mass and Workshop, Krauthiem’s name. Mr. Krautheim was honored for 20 years of service on the Cardinal Keeler Center, Harrisburg. maintenance staff at St. Joseph School in Mechanicsburg. The 4 - Catholic Witness • October 27, 2017

Idols around Us By Sister Geralyn Schmidt, SCC Special to The Witness

Many, many years ago, when I was in sixth grade, I experienced my first fad. Every classmate of mine seemed to be bonkers about Duncan yo-yos. Remem- ber them? Yes, I know, if you are near my age, you know we all had them! We spent most of our recess learning tricks and how to act cool as we “walked the dog,” went “around the world” and “skinned the cat.” (Whispers: These are all yo-yo tricks.) I found myself Thoughts living and breathing yo-yos. I even went to bed with a string of one still from a Catholic VIP Event Evangelist wrapped around my finger! 6-7 p.m. What does it mean to be pro-ALL Sister Geralyn Recently, grade schoolers have met (hors d’oeuvres included) life? Is it enough to fight for the up with similar fads. Remember Silly Schmidt, SCC inherent dignity of one segment of Bandz? Now there are Fidget Spin- VIP Event Cost society but not another? Join us as ners. Fads seem to spring up and die $100 per person, or we explore this question with Abby overnight. 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For people committed to upholding the sanctity of human life, the need to respect and protect innocent human life is clear. For some, however, issues like the death penalty may USCCB Respect Life Program seem less clear. Although nothing can substitute for thorough catechesis, the following may be helpful as a starting point for considering the death penalty within the context of respect for God’s gift of human life.

Who Are We? The essence of our identity and worth as human beings, the source of our dignity, is that we are loved by God and made in his image and likeness. God’s love doesn’t change; even sin cannot diminish God’s love for each person. not forbidden, it can rarely be justified in this well as in saints’ lives throughout history, “the As we are reminded in Sacred Scripture, “Can 6 a mother forget her infant…? Even should she modern age—if at all. Non-lethal means are antidote to violence is love, not more violence.” forget, I will never forget you” (Isaiah 49:15). in better keeping with the sanctity of every As the culture of death threatens to electively human life and the common good, and must be select who does and who does not deserve What is the Purpose of Punishment? used unless public safety cannot be achieved life, we must uphold that all human life has otherwise. invaluable dignity and worth. Although “legitimate public authority has When we feel that sin and evil are the right and the duty to inflict punishment What is the Position of the United States overwhelming, we must not be afraid. Jesus proportionate to the gravity of the offense,” it is Bishops on the Death Penalty? Christ has already conquered sin and death, not for the sake of vengeance. The Catechism and we know that his is the ultimate victory. Let of the Catholic Church goes on to say, “in The United States Conference of Catholic us work to defend the dignity of all human life, addition to defending public order and protecting Bishops has long opposed the use of the death made in the image and likeness of God, through people’s safety, [punishment] has a medicinal penalty in our country. While recognizing that prayer, education, and advocacy. Be not afraid; purpose: as far as possible, it must contribute to Catholic teaching affirms the authority of a God is with us. 1 government in rare (if practically nonexistent) the correction of the guilty party.” (Endnotes) cases to execute criminals, the bishops have 1 Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2nd ed., 2266. Aren’t Some Crimes so Evil said that in the United States, there are other, 2 Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2267. the Offender Deserves to Die? non-lethal means of defense against unjust 3 Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2267, citing John aggressors that should be used instead. Paul II, Evangelium vitae 56. Consider how God responded when Cain In 2015, the tenth anniversary year of the 4 Most Reverend Thomas G. Wenski and Seán Car- took the life of his brother, Abel. God punished dinal O’Malley (July 16, 2015), http://www.usccb.org/ bishops’ Campaign to End the Use of the issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/criminal-jus- Cain greatly, but also mercifully spared and Death Penalty, a letter reaffirming the bishops’ tice-restorative-justice/upload/joint-dp-message-dsd-pro- protected his life by marking him “so that no opposition to the death penalty offered a life-2015-07-16.pdf. one would kill him at sight” (Genesis 4:15). No reflection on our justice system: “Our faith 5 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, “Cardi- sin is a barrier to God’s immense and merciful tradition offers a unique perspective on crime nal O’Malley and Archbishop Wenski Welcome Supreme love, and nothing diminishes how much God and punishment, one grounded in mercy and Court Decision to Review Protocols for Use of Lethal In- cherishes each person and his or her life. jection,” News release, January 17, 2015, http://www.us- healing, not punishment for its own sake. No ccb.org/news/2015/15-019.cfm. As God’s people, we are called to follow his matter how heinous the crime, if society can 6 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Living example, drawing from the grace of Christ’s protect itself without ending a human life, it the Gospel of Life: A Challenge to American Catholics, Redemption. should do so. Today, we have this capability.”4 (Washington: United States Conference of Catholic Bish- ops, 1998), 21. Catechism of the Catholic Church, second edition © Didn’t the Old Testament Law Is Discussion of the Death Penalty Allow the Punishment of Death? 2000 LEV-USCCB. Used with permission. Excerpt from a Catholic, Pro-Life Matter? Evangelium vitae © 1995, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, Vati- For Israelites in the Old Testament, legal can City. Used with permission. All rights reserved. Scrip- Earlier in 2015, the chairmen of the bishops’ ture texts in this work are taken from the New American punishment of personal injury did allow “life for Committee on Pro-Life Activities and Committee Bible, revised edition © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confrater- life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth” (Exodus 21:23- on Domestic Justice and Human Development nity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C. and are used 24). However, when Jesus came, he fulfilled by permission of the copyright owner. All rights reserved- responded to a Supreme Court decision related Copyright © 2017, United States Conference of Catholic the Old Testament Law and deepened our to the death penalty: “We bishops continue to understanding of both justice and mercy: “I give Bishops, Washington, D.C. All rights reserved. say, we cannot teach killing is wrong by killing. you a new commandment: love one another. As Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, United States Confer- …Institutionalized practices of violence against ence of Catholic Bishops I have loved you, so you also should love one any person erode reverence for the sanctity of Toll-free order number: (866) 582-0943 | FREE Down- another” (John 13:34). every human life.”5 loads: www.usccb.org/respectlife We see the fulfilled law every time we People of Life |@usccbprolife |@ProjectRachel Christ came to liberate us from the cycle of participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Reprinted [Excerpted] from Respect Life Program, copy- In justice, after confessing our sins, we receive violence by showing us how to love and be right © 2017, United States Conference of Catholic Bish- a penance to complete. Yet any penance we merciful. As reflected in his life and teaching, as ops, Washington, D.C. All rights reserved. could do never fully “makes up” for the ways we turn away from God. That is precisely why Jesus came to redeem us, and took our rightful Rachel’s Vineyard Weekend Retreat for Healing after Abortion punishment upon himself. Although justice does require some action of reparation on our part, Rachel’s Vineyard weekends are for healing after an abortion. Weekend retreats are offered at the same time, because of God’s mercy, our throughout the year in locations across the United States and Canada, with additional sites penance is medicinal, helping to restore us to around the world. Rachel’s Vineyard is a ministry of Priests for Life. union with God. In the Diocese of Harrisburg, a retreat will be offered Dec. 1-3. The program is an opportunity to examine your abortion experience, identify the ways that So, is the Death Penalty Always Wrong? the loss has impacted you in the past and present, and helps to acknowledge any unresolved As the Catechism states, “the traditional feelings that many individuals struggle with after abortion. Because of the emotional numbness teaching of the Church does not exclude and secrecy that often surrounds an abortion experience, conflicting emotions both during and recourse to the death penalty, if this is the only after the event may remain unresolved. These buried feelings can surface later and may be possible way of effectively defending human symptoms of post abortion trauma. lives against the unjust aggressor.”2 However, Married couples, mothers, fathers, grandparents and siblings of aborted children, as well as it also recognizes that today, “cases in which persons who have been involved in the abortion industry have come to Rachel’s Vineyard in the execution of the offender is an absolute search of peace and inner healing. The weekend is a lot of work but yields a fruitful harvest for necessity ‘are very rare, if not practically non- all who are willing to labor there. 3 existent.’” Contact Becky Biter at 717-788-4959 for information and registration. Therefore, while capital punishment is The 6 - Catholic Witness • October 27, 2017 Prayer for the Conversion of Hearts Will Change the World, Keynoter Tells Women’s Conference

By Jen Reed A struggling author for 14 years, she about in such exulted terms,” Ms. The Catholic Witness turned to New Age practices and the Brinkmann remarked. so-called “Prosperity Gospel,” which “I finished that document, and I Pray for the conversion of hearts – as portends that financial and physical sobbed,” she said. “Deep down inside, the Blessed Mother instructed at Fatima wellbeing are always God’s will for I was ashamed from the promiscuity – and the world will change. people, and that they can receive it I was engaging in, under the guise of That’s the message that author and through increasing faithfulness. liberation and empowerment. Until that award-winning journalist Susan Brink- Increasingly frustrated by the lack moment, I was carrying the burden of mann told some 900 attendees at the of prosperity, Ms. Brinkmann soon that shame all alone, [but] for the first diocese’s third annual Women’s Confer- wondered where that teaching could time, someone was telling me that this ence. be found in the Bible. As she turned deeply hidden shame wasn’t all my Ms. Brinkmann’s message was not the pages, she came across one of the fault. That was when I really started to only one of hopefulness, but also one Psalms of David: “You are my defender. love David’s God.” of experience. Once a self-described She read Humane Vitae, Pope Paul “birth control pill-popping pro-choice You are my strength. You are my helper. You are my hiding place.” VI’s 1968 Encyclical on Human Life. feminist,” her heart was converted to the “I discovered I deserved something “I remember thinking, ‘I could use Church and to the Eucharist. more in life. My beloved feminism somebody like that,’” Ms. Brinkmann Taking the stage at Bishop McDevitt crumbled,” Ms. Brinkmann said. She said. “Despite who I was at that time, I High School in Harrisburg Oct. 14 – found God’s mercy in the Sacrament of one day after the 100th anniversary felt inexplicably drawn to that God, who Penance and Reconciliation. of Our Lady’s final appearance to the I called ‘David’s God.’” “If God’s grace could get me that far shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal – She began to read the Bible every in life, it can certainly help us live the Ms. Brinkmann presented her keynote: night, and soon started attending Mass message of Fatima,” Ms. Brinkmann “The Message of Fatima for Today’s every Sunday. said. Woman.” She read Mulieris Dignitatem, St. The first sacrifice Mary asked of the Pointing to Mary’s messages of John Paul II’s 1988 Apostolic Letter on three shepherd children was to pray CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS sacrifice, reparation, conversion and the the Dignity and Vocation of Women. the Rosary every day for peace in the Susan Brinkmann, staff journalist for It celebrated the feminine genius, the acceptance of suffering, Ms. Brinkmann Women of Grace and frequent guest on world. reiterated the words of St. John Paul II, EWTN, delivers her keynote address, complementarity of men and women, “In a world where terrorist attacks who said that the message of Fatima is “The Message of Fatima for Today’s and Mary as the prototype of the human are occurring every other month, abor- more urgent today than it was in 1917. Woman,” during the diocese’s third race. tion providers are killing millions of “That isn’t hard to believe, when you annual Women’s Conference. “Never had I heard women spoken unborn babies and selling their baby look around at the battlefield of our parts, Christians are world right now. The institution of mar- being murdered and riage and the family, and the national being driven out of morality in general is in shambles,” she their homelands,” Ms. said, [and] “if there was ever a time that Brinkmann asked, “can we needed Mary, it’s now.” the Rosary still be the “Fatima gives us direction. It tells us answer? Yes!” where to go to get help and have hope, and that is to Mary and the Blessed The Blessed Mother Sacrament,” said Ms. Brinkmann, staff also asked for repara- journalist for Women of Grace and a tion for the sins which frequent guest on EWTN. offend God. We are given the help we need to “We take it upon offer ourselves to God and bear all our ourselves to make up sufferings as an act of reparation and of for the offenses that are supplication for the conversion of sin- made to our God,” Ms. ners, as the Blessed Mother challenged Brinkmann explained. in her message, so to enjoy the fruits of “Reparation is very peace. powerful, especially That help is found in grace, Ms. when it’s combined Brinkmann said. “The Bible tells us that, where sin with prayer. And it can abounds, grace abounds all the more. be little things. For I am the perfect example of that,” said example, whenever Ms. Brinkmann, who, in 1991, was a you hear someone tak- pro-abortion feminist, career girl and The Holy Eucharist is seen in a monstrance during Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with the ing the Lord’s name in divorcee who despised the Church. Rosary and Benediction during the Women’s Conference. vain, say in your heart, ‘I’m sorry, Jesus.’” Conference attendees fill Finestra Hall at Bishop McDevitt High School in Harrisburg Oct. 14 for the keynote The message of Fatima also calls us presentation. Some 900 women attended the Women’s Conference, which included Adoration of the Blessed to pray for the conversion of sinners. Sacrament and the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary, Holy Mass celebrated by Bishop Ronald Gainer, a host of “I was finally able to receive the Eu- vendors, and more than 30 workshops across three sessions. Workshop topics included the Women of Grace charist when I returned to the Church, and Young Women of Grace study programs, finding God amidst the pain of divorce, Marian saints, prayer for and I believe it’s because someone out the busy woman, Theology of the Body, the power of mercy in the confessional, and finding Christ in infertility. there was praying for me,” Ms. Brink- mann said. “I believe it was Our Lady and all the people who follow the mes- sage of Fatima and the call to pray for the conversion of sinners. “Praying for the conversion of hearts is the most efficient way to pray. It will get rid of all the ills of mankind,” she told the crowd. “A converted heart doesn’t commit abortion. It doesn’t engage in promis- cuity. It doesn’t lie or cheat or steal. A converted heart isn’t dishonest, greedy, selfish, lustful, angry. It doesn’t seek revenge. It doesn’t hold grudges. It doesn’t brag,” Ms. Brinkmann said. “If you pray for the conversion of hearts, there goes abortion, violence, drug ad- diction, adultery, domestic abuse. “Say one Hail Mary a day for the con- version of hearts, and watch how this world changes,” she challenged. The October 27, 2017 • Catholic Witness - 7

High School Athletes Gather with Bishop for Rosary Rally Now in its third year, the Rosary Rally for High School Athletes drew some 300 student-athletes, coaches and parents to Bishop McDevitt High School in Harrisburg Oct. 23, as Bishop Ronald Gainer led participants in praying the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary. The rally is an activity of Sports Leader, a Catholic, virtue-grounded organization designed to help coaches and athletes integrate the pillars of virtue, mentoring, ceremony and Catholic identity into their athletic endeavors. For information on the formation program, visit www.sportsleader.org.

CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS.

Bishop Dedicates Third Phase of Renovations at Delone

By Jen Reed The Catholic Witness Bishop Ronald Gainer blesses the renovated library, assisted by Father Ryan Fischer, chaplain at Delone The past six years at Delone Catho- and parochial vicar at St. Joseph Parish in Hanover. lic High School in McSherrystown Below: Marching band trophies line the renovated, have witnessed significant renovations soundproof band room at Delone Catholic. to the school, in conjunction with its 75th anniversary and the Diamond De- cade Initiative, a multiple-phase, $6.8 million capital campaign designed to renovate the entire facility. Since 2011, renovations have been made to the 1963 Math and Science Wing, and to the 1940 Wing, resulting in fully equipped math and science classrooms, improved lighting, safety features and accessibility. On Oct. 19, following an Open House, Bishop Ronald Gainer dedi- cated the third phase of the project with the renovated 1955 Wing, which provides similar upgrades to the Eng- lish, Foreign Language, Technology, Religion and Fine Arts classrooms, a CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS sound-proof band room, modern li- “We implore the Holy Spirit to en- brary, and renovations to the Sheppard kindle in us the fire of Gym lobby his love, to continue to and restrooms, inspire all those who cafeteria and pass through Delone kitchen. Catholic’s doors and to Expressing provide for the needs his gratitude of our students, our for those who alumni, their families donated to and all our benefac- the Diamond tors who support the staff and community Decade Initia- of DCHS to graduate tive, principal ‘Doers of the Word.’” Richard La (Learn more about Rocca shared Delone Catholic High in remarks at Richard La Rocca, principal, joins in the Opening Hymn for the dedication School by visiting the dedication of the renovated 1955 Wing at Delone www.delonecatholic. ceremony: Catholic High School in McSherrystown. org.) The 8 - Catholic Witness • October 27, 2017 St. Ignatius Church in Buchanan Valley Celebrates 200 Years of the Holy Eucharist By Jen Reed The Catholic Witness Known as “The Old Jesuit Mission,” St. Ignatius Loyola Church in Buchanan Valley is 200 years old this month, and members of the historic parish have been celebrating the bicentennial with a focus on the Eucharist. “Our theme this year is ‘Celebrating 200 years of the Holy Eucharist’ – that’s what our presence here is all about,” Father Dominic DiBiccaro, pastor, told The Catholic Witness. Commemoration of the bicentennial has been a yearlong celebration for the historic parish, with such events as the undertaking of a photo directory, bicentennial T-shirts, the showing of the movie “St. Ignatius Loyola: Solider, Sinner and Saint” at Get- tysburg Middle School, and the restoration of the church’s 1940s organ, followed by a recital held on the Feast of St. Ignatius. The commemoration culminated with the cel- ebration of Mass by Bishop Ronald Gainer on Oct. 15 to mark the 200th anniversary of the Old Jesuit Mission. The historic church was dedicated under the patronage of St. Ignatius, the founder of the priests of the Society of Jesus, who tended to the mission chapel and the Catholics in the valley in the 1700s. The Jesuits from Conewago had established the Former pastors, the current pastor and priests from neighboring parishes join Bishop Ronald Gainer in mission on the trail between Conewago and Cham- concelebrating Mass to mark the 200th anniversary of St. Ignatius Loyola Church Oct. 15. bersburg, final resting place of veterans from the Gettysburg Soup kitchen, and offering financial celebrating Civil War and the War of 1812. It is also support to local food programs. The Knights of Masses in the farmhouse of the birthplace of Mary Jemison, a local girl Columbus council leads an ongoing food collec- a pioneer fam- who, at age 16, was kidnapped during the tion, raises funds for ARC and the Tender Care ily. French and Indian War in 1758, adopted by Pregnancy Center, and conducts an annual winter By the early a Seneca Indian tribe and spent her entire coat drive. 1800s, the Je- adult life as a “White Squaw,” as she came These acts of service illustrate what St. Ignatius suits planned to be known. A statue of her stands on the Parish is all about, Father DiBiccaro noted. parish grounds. a church for “I want parishioners to take the Holy Eucharist as the growing St. Ignatius Parish, home to 275 families, the source, summit and center of our faith out into community in is interwoven into the valley’s life and his- what we’ve been doing here in Buchanan Valley for Buchanan Val- tory, too. Its most notable 200 years,” he said. ley, and local event is the annual Bu- families aided Alicia Mentzer plays the Ave Maria. chanan Valley Picnic, held in its construc- every August, which has tion. The cornerstone was laid on Oct. 10, 1816, drawn attendance and support of and the first Mass was celebrated there on Oct. 17, the local community for more than 130 years. 1817. The Jesuits tended to the mission until 1858. Parish outreach includes the In 1911, Bishop John Shanahan established St. “That Man is You!” program, a Ignatius as a parish. Bible study, a bereavement support The scenic Buchanan Valley is rich with history, group, and bringing Holy Commu- from the service of the Jesuits of Conewago to the nion to the homebound. Members of the parish are also active in service The 200-year-old St. Ignatius Church in Buchanan to the community in many Valley. The first Mass was celebrated here on Oct. ways, preparing and serv- 17, 1817, by Jesuit priests who ministered to ing a monthly meal at the Father Dominic DiBiccaro, pastor, concelebrates the anniversary Mass. Catholics in the area.

Altar servers Zach Parr, Nicolette Morris, Kaitlyn Keller and Gwen Yale join Extraordinary Ministers Roxanne Dennis and Lou Kolleogy in the recessional. The October 27, 2017 • Catholic Witness - 9 Fatima Mission Marks Anniversary of Apparitions Members of the faithful gathered at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Jonestown on Oct. 13 to mark the 100th anniversary of the Blessed Mother’s final appearance to the three shepherd children in Fatima, Por- tugal. The commemoration was highlighted by the recitation of the Rosary and an outdoor candlelight procession, followed by the celebration of Holy Mass by Bishop Ronald Gainer. Beginning this past May, Our Lady of Fatima Mission marked Our Lady’s six appearances with the recitation of the Rosary and the celebration of Mass. The mission also welcomed individuals and groups who made pilgrimages there to mark the anniversary.

CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS Members of Our Lady of Fatima Mission in Jonestown gather at the foot of the statues replicating the Blessed Mother’s apparitions in Fatima, Portugal, 100 years ago.

Luminaries light the way during the procession on the church grounds.

Bishop Ronald Gainer incenses the altar during the celebration of Mass at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Jonestown Oct. 13.

As evening descends, candles light the scene Above: Father Rober Gillelan, pastor of as Alice Ferrara Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish prays the Rosary. in Lebanon and Our Lady of Fatima Mission in Jonestown, gives Holy Communion to Martin Rodriguez. Above, left: Shielded from the rain, Mr. and Mrs. Le Diep join in the recitation of the Rosary. Left: Members of Our Lady of Fatima Mission process on the church grounds with candles. The 10 - Catholic Witness • October 27, 2017 Young Adults ‘Get Connected,’ Reinforce Belonging to Local Church By Chris Lilik Special to The Witness A swanky downtown Harris- burg atmosphere, mouthwatering buffet, delicious drinks, great music, entertaining games and more than $3,000 in door prizes and gift baskets donated by local businesses – throw in a crowd of friendly, energetic young Catholics and you have one heck of a party. More than 130 young adults, priests and Theology on Tap speakers gathered together for an evening of fun, new friendships, COURTESY OF FRED FAYLONA COURESTY OF ANNIE CELOTTO and good times at this year’s chapters. A number of local busi- delicacies, chocolates, and gift sociate at St. Katharine Drexel be an emcee, where I could look “Get Connected” event on Oct. nesses donated free items for the certificates to numerous local Parish in Mechanicsburg, was out over the crowd and see so 7. The annual evening was pre- event, and more than $2,000 was restaurants and entertainment the emcee for the event, and many talking, laughing, meeting ceded by a well-attended Vigil donated by individuals and local venues. remarked that “Joy is the best old and new friends, and having Mass at St. Patrick Cathedral in Knights of Columbus chapters to Get Connected was a “high word I have to describe the a good time. It gives me great Harrisburg, celebrated by Father allow Get Connected to provide quality, outstanding event! Can’t night. I am passionate about Joshua Brommer, before a lively a full buffet. wait for next year’s,” exclaimed welcoming others into a dy- hope for the future of the Church social at the upscale Bridge’s While the crowd was mostly Nicole Witmer, a young non-de- namic Catholic community and in the Diocese of Harrisburg.” Social Club two blocks away. comprised of young Catholics, nominational Christian attendee. I think we accomplished that (Chris Lilik is a member of The event was sponsored by there was a sizable number of “The raffle gift baskets were all goal. It was a huge blessing to Harrisburg Theology on Tap.) the Diocesan Office of Youth non-Catholics who came out top notch, too. The people were and Young Adult Ministry, and to support the cause and make not only funny and engaging to featured attendees from mostly new friends. “Great event,” said talk with, they were helpful and the greater Harrisburg, York and Jennifer Dructor, who attends filled with contagious energy.” Lancaster areas, with some trav- West Shore Free Church. “It Attendees were provided with eling as far as Schuylkill County was refreshing to connect with information about the Diocese of and the Philadelphia suburbs to other believers in a more relaxed Harrisburg’s various young adult attend. setting!” programs, such as World Youth “In order to celebrate our “I immensely enjoyed the op- Day in Panama City in 2019, as growing young adult commu- portunity to connect with fellow well as, an upcoming May 2018 nity – and keep the momentum Catholics and fellow Christians,” retreat, and local Theology on going – we hosted this special remarked Michelle Christ, a Tap events. diocesan-wide event,” said Rob Lancaster Theology on Tap Core “I especially enjoyed the op- Williams, Director of the Office Team Member. “Friends of faith portunity to meet people from of Youth and Young Adult Min- are the cornerstone to a thriving outside of my normal work and istry. “I believe that a gathering social network.” social circles,” declared Charlie of people in their 20’s and 30’s “The Catholic social brought O’Neil, from Hamden Township. from throughout our diocese all walks of life to share in one “Learning about more opportu- reinforces a sense of belonging common goal: the celebration nities to deepen my faith in the COURESTY OF ANNIE CELOTTO to the larger Church.” of Christian influence on young future was also important to me The event was organized by adults,” added AJ Lazur, a young as well. I look forward to seeing GET INVOLVED IN LOCAL YOUNG members of Harrisburg, Lancast- adult who attends St. Joan of Arc many of the people I met there in ADULT PROGRAMS (20s/30s): er, and York Theology on Tap Parish in Hershey. the future and taking advantage Regardless of where you are in your faith, there are other young peo- Singles of the many opportunities the ple just like you who attend each of these three local Theology on Tap mingled with diocese has for young adults.” groups. Theology on Tap is a monthly gathering of young adults in a bar to couples, fathers hear a religious speaker. Whether you enjoy Mass and brunch and Bible “I was very pleased to see the study, or just social events like game nights, laser tag, or Halloween par- chatted with strong response among young ties, you are guaranteed to make many new friends and hear about tons mothers, and adults to this opportunity to ‘Get of local events. teachers and Connected,’” said Mr. Williams. Harrisburg Theology on Tap bus drivers “It is our sincere hope and prayer Website: conversed that that everything that we do TOTHarrisburg.com with doctors within young adult ministry Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/HarrisburgTOT/ and lawyers. connects young adults with Jesus Monthly event location: Attendees had Christ, His Church, and their Capital Gastropub, 310 N 2nd St., Harrisburg, PA 17101 a chance to peers. May these encounters Lancaster Theology on Tap win large gift inspire young adults to be strong Website: baskets fea- and faithful Christian witnesses.” TOTLancaster.com COURESTY OF ANNIE CELOTTO turing Italian Becky Davis, pastoral as- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToTLancaster/ Monthly event location: Annie Bailey’s, 28 East King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 York Theology on Tap Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YorkTheology/ Monthly event location: The First Post, 3691 E Market St, York, PA 17402 World Youth Day Panama, 2019 A pilgrimage for post high school young adults Panama City, January 21-28, 2019 [email protected] 717-657-4804, ext. 328 Young Adult Retreat for those in their 20s and 30s, married or single May 11-12, 2018 in Stevens, PA [email protected] 717-657-4804, ext. 328 For more information about participating in or starting a parish young adult ministry Contact Rob Williams [email protected] 717-657-4804, ext. 328 COURESTY OF ANNIE CELOTTO The October 27, 2017 • Catholic Witness - 11 Long-Term Recovery Ahead for California Communities Hit Hard by Wildfires Catholic News Service The Diocese of Santa Rosa “has been hit hard” and “is in an ongoing state of uncertainty” because of Northern Califor- nia wildfires that began the night of Oct. 8, said Bishop Robert F. Vasa. Fanned by warm winds, they devas- tated a vast swath of North California’s wine country and forced 20,000 to evacu- ate. The fires left at least 31 people dead, and hundreds of others were missing. News reports said that 21 fires spanned 300 square miles. “Santa Rosa is extremely smoky with the sun a mere red ball,” the bishop said in a statement. He also noted that for the many hundreds who have lost their homes, “the sense of great helplessness is palpable.” A CNN report noted how fast-moving the fires are, saying they “torched 20,000 acres in 12 hours.” Local civic authorities said factors that contributed to the rapid spread of the flames included dry condi- tions, high-speed winds and lots of veg- etation. In an Oct. 13 telegram to two Califor- nia archbishops, Cardinal Pietro Paro- lin, Vatican secretary of state, conveyed Pope Francis’ “heartfelt solidarity and his prayers” for all affected by the disas- ter, especially those mourning the loss of CNS/JOHN G. MABANGLO, EPA loved ones and residents “who fear for the Residents embrace near the remains of destroyed homes Oct. 9 after wildfires in Santa Rosa, Calif. A series of deadly lives of those still missing.” The cardinal Northern California wildfires has killed at least 17 people and destroyed more than 2,000 buildings. added the pontiff sent his blessing to all and offered encouragement to local civil The message was sent to San Francisco Archbishop Jose H. Gomez, in Southern fire damaged part of the city but- fortu authorities and emergency personnel as- Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone, in California. nately was entirely spared,” Bishop Vasa sisting fire victims. Northern California, and Los Angeles In a statement Oct. 12, the chairman said in his statement, but it was being of the U.S. Conference of used as an evacuation center and would Catholic Bishops’ domestic remain closed to diocesan staff “for the policy committee called for unforeseeable future.” prayer for all impacted by the “So I am currently working from my fires. “Today we ask for the car and trying to visit a few of the evacu- intercession of Almighty God ation centers,” the bishop said. as wildfires rage in Northern “In the city, they estimate that 1,500 California,” said Bishop Frank homes and businesses have been lost,” J. Dewane of Venice, Florida, he continued. “I have met numerous quoting from Verse 10, from folks who are in shelters and who have Isaiah 41. “Do not fear: I am no home to which to return. The sense of with you; do not be anxious. I great helplessness is palpable. am your God.” “That helplessness extends to the care- “As brave men and women givers who know that short term solutions respond to these disasters, are necessary but also severely inadequate battling the fires and helping to meet the long-term needs.” people to safety, we call upon The six-county Diocese of Santa Rosa God for improved weather, for includes four of the counties hit hard the blessing of rain and favor- by the fires – Sonoma, Napa, Lake and able winds, to assist them,” Mendocino counties. Bishop Vasa called the bishop said. “We pray that on all Catholics of the diocese to help those who are missing or are their brothers and sisters who “have been still in harm’s way will be severely impacted by the devastating found and protected. May God fires and are in immediate need of your grant eternal rest to those who prayers. Please do not hesitate to offer have died, and bring them into your help though ongoing prayer, dona- glory with him forever.” tions, and emotional support.” He also prayed “for gener- “You may even be inspired to offer your osity, care, and concern from home to a family who has lost everything. neighbors and surrounding Simply imagine yourself and your family communities for those who going through what many are experienc- are grieving and displaced.” ing now in reality, and act accordingly,” Bishop Dewane acknowl- he advised. edged that the natural disas- Bishop Vasa said he would try to send ters and other calamities the occasional updates to the people of the nation has endured as of late diocese. “I appreciate the outpouring of have left many feeling weary, concern and especially prayers. When but “we know that God can- people ask how they can help, I answer not be outdone in generosity that I really do not know. I do know that and charity.” He prayed God prayers are the greatest source of solace would provide all “with new and help.” wellsprings of love” to help “My heart and prayers go out to all this those “hurting so deeply to- displaced by the fire, especially those day.” who have lost their homes,” he said. “I In Santa Rosa, Bishop Vasa am extremely grateful to all the caregiv- reported that most of the par- ers who have reached out so generously ishes in the diocese were fine to your brothers and sisters in need.” but that a Catholic high school He added: “We all need to recognize and elementary school that that this is a long-term recovery and we share a campus suffered seri- are not yet done with the active fires. ous damage. There is always need for ardent, consis- The diocesan chancery also tent and devout prayers. I know that we was “in the heart of a severely can all count on you for this as well.” The 12 - Catholic Witness • October 27, 2017

As a result, it has been difficult for Puerto Rico dioceses to assess the extent of damage Continued from 1 to church property. Beyond the obstacles to getting decades-long relationship with Puerto around to assess property damage in Rico. It first assisted the Archdiocese of Puerto Rico’s six dioceses has been the San Juan with a church-building project challenge of getting the Catholic Church in 1908. on the island “up and running again Other agencies that have provided aid without having any sources of income include Catholic Charities USA, which for the foreseeable future – paying staff, sent $1 million in emergency aid to keeping the lights on, and maintaining Caritas Puerto Rico, and the Knights of operations,” as well as “dealing with Columbus, which has sent $100,000 in the humanitarian crisis” that is ongo- aid. ing in terms of “feeding and sheltering As of Oct. 10, just 16 percent of elec- people.” tricity service had been restored. At an Catholic Extension said it will help Oct. 6 news conference, Gov. Ricardo with the rebuilding and repairing of A. Rossello told reporters officials ex- churches destroyed or damaged by Hur- pected to have 25 percent of the electri- ricane Maria, but, the statement said, cal system restored “within the next CNS/SHANNON STAPLETON, REUTERS that “will be a priority down the road.” Sara Ocasio, who was affected by Hurricane Maria, washes clothes in a river Oct. month.” About 67 percent of cellphone The organization is accepting dona- 9 near her home in the Trujillo Alto municipality outside San Juan, Puerto Rico. towers remained down. More than a month after Hurricane Maria tore through the Caribbean, Puerto Rico tions at www.catholicextension.org/give/ Most Puerto Ricans are still struggling remains with little clean water, little electric power and almost no telecommunications. hurricane-support, with the amount to to get basic necessities – food, water, be matched dollar by dollar by some of fuel, medicine, currency – and several Archbishop Roberto Gonzalez Nieves parishes with the biggest damage.” Catholic Extension’s longtime donors. relief organizations continue to face of San Juan announced at a news confer- Catholic Extension said it has been Health care workers continue to sound obstacles getting aid to those who need ence Oct. 10 that the Catholic Church in “extraordinarily difficult for the Puerto the alarm about dire conditions and it most because of fuel shortages, and a Puerto Rico has already helped at least Rican bishops and diocesan leaders to countless numbers of residents they say majority of the roads are in ruins. The 50,000 affected by the Hurricane Maria communicate with us, because provi- are still in desperate need of assistance. New York Times reported that only 392 with food and clothes. sional cellphone towers are only located Brock Long, administrator of the miles of the 5,073 miles of the island’s A few days after the hurricane hit, in certain places and only function Federal Emergency Management roads are open. Archbishop Gonzalez’s staff sent an e- during certain hours. It is even hard for Agency, said 16,000 federal and military At least 43 people have died as a mail to Catholic Extension at his request them to communicate with one another assets are on the ground in Puerto Rico result of the hurricane; officials said that with a subject line that said: “WE WILL because many roads are still blocked or and about 350,000 Puerto Ricans have number could rise as communication RISE!” It asked for help to “lift our ripped up due to mudslides, and gasoline registered so far in the FEMA system to systems improve. diocesan infrastructure and [support] the is nearly impossible to procure.” receive financial assistance. Catholic Organizations, Groups Actively Working on Recovery on Puerto Rico By Wallice J. de la Vega Bishop Daniel Fernandez of Arecibo touched on that Catholic News Service exact sentiment from Riolo at a Mass at St. Raphael the Archangel Church in Quebradillas Oct. 22, World Mis- A month after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto sion Sunday. Rico, Catholic organizations, groups and individuals “The Father sent his son into the world – mission were still among the most prominent responders to the means to send,” said Bishop Fernandez during his hom- needs of a suffering people. ily. “If sending means mission or mission means send, Despite early logistical obstacles, as of Oct. 20, the then Jesus was the first missionary.” local Caritas chapter had disbursed over $1.1 million Just as the Church cannot avoid been missionary, the in aid to an estimated 50,000 people – including food, bishop said, neither can Catholics avoid it. Therefore, clothing, first aid supplies, potable water and sundries. he said, offering witness of our faith has to be practiced At its San Juan office, hot lunches also were being dis- with good deeds “in times of hurricanes like this one.” tributed daily to members of the community. Parishes in the inner mountain regions of Puerto Rico “We had to blindly design a response plan,” Father have fared the worst after Hurricane Maria. Not only Enrique Camacho, executive director of Caritas Puerto have their congregations’ financial support diminished Rico, told Catholic News Service Oct. 19. “But after due to massive unemployment, but also federal and lo- communications opened somewhat, we began improv- cal government support is not being received in their ing the plan based on diocesan reports. Today, we have towns. Many parishes, like St. Raphael the Archangel, a well-coordinated relief system at Puerto Rico’s 500 are holding ongoing relief collections for them. parishes in all six dioceses.” Before Mass, Bishop Fernandez told CNS the Diocese Caritas has been closely working with Catholic Char- of Arecibo is distributing all aid coming from Caritas ities USA on Puerto Rico’s recovery since Hurricane directly to its 59 parishes. His diocese and the Diocese Irma brushed the island’s northern coast two weeks be- of Mayaguez are the most damaged of the dioceses. The fore Maria followed Sept. 20. island has one archdiocese, San Juan, and five dioceses. Kim Burgo, senior director of disaster operations “I’m perceiving much unity and even calm within for Catholic Charities, told CNS: “One of our biggest the faithful,” said Bishop Fernandez. “However, [the challenges is money because there were two other hur- ricanes before ... but then Maria comes along, which priests and I] are attentive because we know that as in many ways was worse than Harvey and Irma, and time passes and, if the situation doesn’t improve at an people have donor fatigue and it is very difficult to get adequate pace, tolerance levels might diminish as the donations for Puerto Rico. The need here is so much physical exhaustion rises.” greater, yet the financial resources are so much less.” Recovery after Hurricane Maria, one of the most de- Puerto Rico’s post-hurricane recovery efforts have structive in Puerto Rico’s history, has been slow. Of- been largely a grass-roots impulse, mainly spearheaded ficial reliable statistics about hurricane damage, includ- by newly formed young adult movements and religious ing an accurate death toll, have been scarce and widely debated by experts. groups that have become an alternative to slow, com- CNS/BOB ROLLER plex and bureaucratic government procedures. Most of Andres Quitana sits under a cross and Puerto Rican The latest government timetable for recovery an- these groups, local and coming from the U.S., include flag outside his home Oct. 21 in Guajataca, Puerto nounced Oct. 19 says 90 percent of the island will have Catholics. Rico. Quitana and his family have been without power its electric power normalized by Dec. 15. That recovery Katherine Riolo, a Catholic volunteer with the Cana- or water for more than a month after Hurricane Maria plan is said to yield a totally new and diversified power dian relief foundation Impact Nations, came to Quebra- devastated the island. grid that would bring back hydroelectric systems and dillas, a town of 25,000 residents in northwest Puerto add solar power components. Rico, with a team of four to help distribute 300 portable tributing the water filters around Quebradilla’s Guaja- Traditionally a Catholic people, Puerto Ricans feel water filters around isolated homes deep in the moun- taca sector Oct. 21. “When you come into someone’s the Church tends to be the most trustworthy source of tains. Riolo is a retired schoolteacher and a 30-year house, they don’t forget that, and when you tell them, relief in disaster conditions. For Father Camacho, that missionary veteran who is a member of the Sangre de ‘God thinks about you so much that he sent us ... and represents one of the Church’s most important chal- Cristo Parish in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This was there’s a whole lot of people in my town thinking about lenges. her first disaster-related mission. you,’ they don’t forget that.” “To me the greatest challenge in these situations is to “All the devastation ... when you see this, no electric- Asked about what drives her to do missionary work, meet our people’s expectations,” he said. “They expect ity, families living with no water to bathe in, it’s hard Riolo simply answered: “We are the hands and feet of a lot from the Church because they trust it, and there’s and they are traumatized,” Riolo told CNS while dis- Jesus.” pressure on us. It’s a high standard and we cannot fail.” The October 27, 2017 • Catholic Witness - 13 Craft Shows and Bazaars

(Announcements of parish and school craft shows and holiday bazaars can be sent via e-mail to [email protected]. A listing of craft shows and bazaars throughout the diocese will also be posted online at www.hbgdiocese.org.)

Sacred Heart School in Lancaster will hold its Christ- Tickets available at dinner only. For more information, call the par- with Santa! Delicious breakfast and lunch provided by Knights of mas bazaar Nov. 18 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., featuring homemade food ish office at 717-626-5580. Columbus Council #8891. For directions, contact the parish office at the Candy Cane Cafe, children’s crafts, Grandma’s Attic, unique at 717-235-2156. St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Lancaster will hold vendors and Christmas entertainment. nd its 32 annual Christmas Bazaar, “Christmas in the City,” Nov. 11 St. Columba Parish in Bloomsburg will host its annual The Annunciation Women of Mercy and Joy are from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., with complimentary coffee and donuts for all Winterfest Craft and Food Festival on Nov. 18 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. sponsoring the parish Christmas bazaar on Nov. 4 from 8 a.m.-2 active military members and veterans. A special craft this year is a on the Corner of 3rd and Iron streets. Craft vendors, amazing raffle p.m. in the hall at St. Teresa of Calcutta School’s McSherrys- recipe file with recipes from St. Anthony’s parishioners. Raffle will items, scrumptious homemade baked goods, delicious lunch selec- town campus. Lots of chance items, outdoor wood decorations, be drawn at 2 p.m. For $1, take a chance on a Bath & Body basket tions, and the “Everyone-is-a-Winner” dollar tree. Proceeds benefit handmade crafts, decorated wreaths and trees, baked goods, with gift card, opening night tickets to the Fulton’s “A Christmas St. Columba School. silent auction and fall items. Raffle chances to win for Green Turtle, Story,” a child’s Baptismal set, flat screen TV, wireless printer, will hold its annual Applebee’s, Weis and Giant gift cards, Chipotle, Hickory Falls, jewelry cabinet, scarf/necklace/earrings set, corner display case, St. Cecilia Parish in Lebanon Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 18, at their 750 State Drive Social Hall six-month YMCA membership, sports memorabilia, passes to homemade Italian dinner, Vera Bradley bag and wallet, Dickens from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Walnut, poppyseed and apricot strudel, plus Longwood Gardens, and more. Breakfast and lunch served, and village, Nativity set and gift cards to local restaurants. A demon- sugar cookies will be available. Also, homemade candies, gift soup will be available for take-out. For questions, contact Toni at stration on how to make a Moravian star for Christmas trees and baskets, jewelry and handbag boutique, chance booth, flea market 717-632-5357. packages, as well as a baked goods table, jewelry table, wreath items and a Christmas booth. Light lunch will be served, including a and garden, trim-a-tree, crafts, religious items, gift shop, children’s Our Lady Help of Christians Parish Council of variety of soups. Join us for a day of fun, and bring a friend. is holding its annual Christmas crafts, and gift baskets. Food will be offered throughout, includ- Catholic Women in Lykens Bazaar on Nov. 4 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at Our Lady’s Parish Hall. ing Vietnamese eggrolls and a variety of soups and sandwiches. Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Abbottstown will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 18 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Come join us for great food, chance stands, jewelry, crafts, games Contact Livia Riley, 717-299-6617, for information. Come and enjoy a day of fun, food and get in the Christmas spirit! for the children, and a baked goods sale. St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Quarryville will hold its annual Christmas Craft Bazaar Nov. 18 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Our St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Waynesboro will Corpus Christi Parish in Chambersburg Holiday st Craft Fair, sponsored by the Corpus Christi Council of Catholic 21 Christmas mouse this year is a “Merry Mermaid.” The 33 ven- hold its 6th Annual Christmas Bazaar and Craft Show Nov. 11 from Women, will be held Nov. 4 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Corpus Christi dors have created jewelry pictures, surprise balls, laser-engraved 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. in the school hall and multi-purpose room. The Parish Center. There are 26 vendors with a variety of unique, hand jewelry, painted glass, natural gem jewelry, knitted items and many school is located at 213 E Main St. Do some Christmas shopping sewn items, crafts, jewelry, home decor, baked goods, A&B Reli- other crafts. The friends of St. Catherine offer homemade chicken with lots of handmade crafts and gifts and several direct sale ven- gious Shop and much more. Enjoy a delicious breakfast sandwich, soup, breakfast burrito, chili, hot dogs and drinks. All proceeds dors. Homemade soup and breadstick lunch from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. warm lunch and a decadent dessert from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. For more benefit the church’s repair and maintenance. and bake sale items will also be available. For information, contact information, contact Kathy at 717-352-7354. St. Patrick Parish in York will hold a Cookie Walk in Peg Wagaman at [email protected]. Brenner Hall on Dec. 10 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Parishioners are annual Christmas Festival will St. Ann Byzantine Catholic Parish in Harrisburg St. Rose of Lima Parish’s will hold a craft show on Nov. 4 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the parish asked to make cookies for this event and drop them off the night be held Dec. 2 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the school in Thomasville. A center. Table spaces are available. Food will be available that day, before. The day of the event, purchase a container for $10 (con- free breakfast with Santa for children under the age of 10 will be along with free samples of homemade baked goods made by the tainer will be provided), and choose which cookies you would like from 9-10 a.m., followed by free “selfies” with Santa in the lobby. Byzantine Carmelite Nuns from Sugarloaf, Pa. Frozen kielbasa and to fill your container with. Santa Claus will be there to entertain the Reindeer games, face painting, food, baked goods and crafts will perohi will also be available for sale. The event is sponsored by the children while parents are choosing their cookies. also be offered after the breakfast. Registration for the free break- Knights of Columbus. Contact Chris at 717-919-3910 after 5 p.m. Immaculate Conception BVM Parish “St. Mary’s” fast is expected and appreciated. To register, contact the Religious for more info, or visit www.stannbyz.org. in York Annual Women’s Societies Holiday Bazaar will be held Ed office at 717-843-3043. For adults, a gift card Bingo (15 games Nov. 11 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Nov. 12 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in the for 20 dollars) will be from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with an intermis- St. Francis Xavier Parish in Gettysburg will hold parish hall at 309 S. George Street. Homemade fall décor and sion for lunch and baked goods. In addition to the Bingo prizes, its Gift Fair and Holiday Bazaar on Nov. 11 from 8 a.m.-2:30 Christmas decorations, Santa’s Secret Shop, attic treasures, home- a variety of fun door prizes will be offered. Bingo tickets may be p.m. at Xavier Center, 465 Table Rock Road. Local vendors and ar- purchased in advance. Themed basket raffle tickets will be $1 per tisans. Fair Trade items, holiday gifts, baked goods and more. Free made baked goods, hot breakfast and lunch. Gingerbread houses for the young and young at heart! All are welcome. chance, $5 for six chances, and $10 for 14 chances. Raffle tickets drawing for veterans, door prizes, bucket raffles, and multi-item will be available in advance. Need not be present to win. Themes raffle. Café offering breakfast and lunch items. Free Admission. A Fall Craft Fair will be held at Trinity High include: Eagles, Ravens, Steelers, Penn State and Notre Dame Call 717-334-0333 or visit www.sfxpccw.org. School in Camp Hill on Nov. 11 from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. There football, baby boy, baby girl, toys, beauty, baking, sewing, movie, will be 70 crafters and artisans, a basket raffle, homemade foods will hold its gardening, cats, dogs, kitchen and mystery. Olivewood Christmas St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Hanover and baked goods. For information, contact Heather at heather_ Christmas bazaar on Nov. 4 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in the gym. Shop Ornaments and Prayer Pillowcases will be for sale as well. For [email protected]. more than 30 vendors. There will be a bake sale, a raffle room, and questions regarding Bingo or raffle tickets, contact Pam Alexander the kitchen will be open for breakfast items. Event sponsored by St. Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Spring Grove is at 717-225-9720. Vincent’s Knights of Columbus. having its 33rd Annual Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 18 at the Parish The Conewago Christmas Bazaar and Craft Show Center, 1031 Sprenkle Rd., from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Crafts, vendors, will hold will take place on Nov. 18 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on the historic St. Benedict the Abbot Parish in Lebanon food, silent auction and basket raffles. its annual Winter Bazaar Nov. 11 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Something for grounds of the Conewago Chapel. There will be a variety of everyone: homemade candy, variety of foods, homemade soups, St. John the Baptist Parish in New Freedom will handcrafted items by local vendors and artists, homemade baked baked goods, crafts and theme baskets. For more information, call hold its annual Christmas Bazaar Nov. 3 from 6-8 p.m., Nov. 4 from goods, raffles, a silent auction, lunch and much more. For our little Midge at 717-269-0785. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and Nov. 5 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Fr. Capitani ones and the young at heart, that jolly old fella, Santa Claus, will Social Hall. The bazaar will feature beautiful raffle and silent be celebrating the day with us! For more information, contact the , is The Columbiettes, St. Joseph’s Auxiliary 12788 auction items, a huge selection of gift baskets, Christmas crafts, school office at 717-632-8715 Monday-Friday between the hours hosting their 5th Annual Christmas Fest Nov. 18 at the St. Joseph handmade quilted items, delicious homemade baked goods and of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Please join us in bringing the Spirit of the Parish Life & Education Center, Mechanicsburg, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. candy, along with gourmet, sports, garden and religious tables, and Christmas season to the fun-filled festive day! All proceeds benefit Breakfast and lunch will be available. There will be over 50 ven- much more! There will be a Secret Santa Shop for kids and a visit the children of St. Teresa of Calcutta School. dors, a silent auction, Scholastic Book Fair, musical performances, children’s games and a visit from St. Nicholas! There will also be free gift card giveaways throughout the day. The St. Joan of Arc Council of Catholic Women in Hershey will be holding their annual Christmas Bazaar on A Mass Celebrating the Gifts of Nov. 11 from 8 a .m.-2 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Grandma’s Attic Treasures, flea market, baked goods, jewelry, crafts, religious People with Disabilities items, Christmas decorations, toys, and chances to win baskets of unique gifts will be sold. Breakfast and lunch will be available. The Annual St. Joseph Parish Holiday Bazaar will be held Nov. 11, 2017 at the Parish Social Center, Hanover, from 8 Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer a.m.-3 p.m. Over 60 vendors will be offering goods for your holiday shopping. Principal Celebrant Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Par- ish’s Council of Catholic Women in Lebanon will hold their annual Christmas bazaar Oct. 28 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. in Saturday, November 18, 2017 the parish center. Homemade Christmas items in the craft booth, assorted baked goods, including cakes, cookies, pies, cream puffs, etc. Beautiful gift baskets to purchase. Wonderful jewelry, and on 5:00 p.m. the menu: breakfast casseroles, hot dogs & sauerkraut, chicken noodle soup, chili, mac & cheese, fried rice, spring rolls, sodas. Take chances on a number of items, and come and browse through Saint Joseph Church the delightful bazaar items. 400 East Simpson Street The annual Christmas Bazaar at St. James Parish in Lititz will take place Nov. 17 from 4-8 p.m. and Nov. 18 from Mechanicsburg, PA 8 a.m.-7 p.m. There is no admission fee. In addition to beauti- ful crafts, wreaths, floral arrangements and knitted items, there will A light reception will follow the Mass. To assist with planning, it be fun activities for people of all ages, including a white elephant is requested that those attending from outside Saint Joseph Parish sale, children’s workshop and pictures with Santa, bake sale, kindly RSVP. basket raffle, silent auction, 25 cent bingo, fish bowl and a raffle drawing for fabulous prizes. St. James Café will be open Friday Saint Joseph Church is accessible to persons with physical evening with a delicious menu from 4-8 p.m. Saturday’s menu disabilities. A sign language interpreter and assistive listening includes light breakfast options, our famous soups, sandwiches, devices will be available. Requests for materials in Braille, large print, homemade pierogies and salads for lunch from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. other accommodations and RSVPs should be made to Larry Kiley at Our popular ham/turkey dinner takes place Saturday from 5-7 p.m. 717-657-4804, ext. 322 or [email protected] before November 10th. The 14 - Catholic Witness • October 27, 2017

The names of the following deceased STEELTON – Prince of Peace: Anthony persons have been submitted by their (Tony) Bernardo. parishes. Please remember in your SUNBURY – St. Monica: Vincenza prayers the happy repose of these re- “Jean” DiCeglie, Arthur “Artie” cently departed souls and the consolation Rohrbacher, Jr., Timothy Rubendall. of their loved ones. YORK – St. Joseph: Anna Licatese, ABBOTTSTOWN – Immaculate Heart Larry Nothstein; St. Rose of Lima: Joseph of Mary: Arlington (Jim) Schuchart. Ambrose, John Caulfield, John Hagarman. ANNVILLE – St. Paul the Apostle: Sister Catherine Andrew J. Brajkovich. Georgine Portner BLOOMSBURG – St. Columba: Gale Lesley Leidy. St. Francis Sister Catherine Georgine Port- ner, 99, died in Assisi House in Aston, Pa. on BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT – St. Rita: Oct. 10. She had been a professed member James Barger. of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia BONNEAUVILLE – St. Joseph the for 81 years. St. Joseph’s in York Celebrates Worker: Anna E. Myers. Born Gertrude Mary Portner in Mahanoy One Parish with Much Diversity City, Pa., she entered the congregation in CAMP HILL – Good Shepherd: Dr. St. Joseph Parish in York is home to over 3,200 diverse families representing many 1932. Sister Catherine Georgine earned a Richard M. Fencel, Mary Thomas. nationalities. Parishioners are natives of India, Vietnam, Ghana, Liberia, Argentina, Bachelor of Music degree from Marywood COAL TOWNSHIP – Our Lady of Mexico, Italy and Poland, just to name a few. The Hospitality Ministry of the Church College and an M.A. from the Catholic Uni- nd Hope: William Stawickie. recently hosted their 2 annual Multicultural Potluck Dinner to celebrate this gift of versity of America. She ministered primarily merging diversity. COLUMBIA – St. Peter: George in elementary education. Food is a great unifier across cultures. It has been said, “You have to taste a culture Buzzendore. She served for 26 years in the Archdiocese to understand it.” On Sunday evening, Oct. 1, parishioners shared their favorite ethnic ELIZABETHTOWN – St. Peter: of Philadelphia, 28 years in the Diocese of dishes; food from five of the seven continents was represented. Over 500 attendees Richard Musantry. Trenton, nine years in the Archdiocese of feasted on dishes such as homemade pierogies, curried shrimp, cheesy empanadas, palm Baltimore, 12 years in the Diocese of Allen- butter soup, jolloff rice, pancit noodles and many other delicious entrees. Among the FAIRFIELD – Immaculate Conception town, and six years in the Diocese of Harris- desserts were Irish porter cake, Indian Jalebi and beautifully decorated Italian cookies. BVM: Mary McDannell. burg, where she taught at St. Joseph School North American regional foods such as southern BBQ, chicken pot-pie and apple crisp GETTYSBURG – St. Francis Xavier: in Lancaster and served as principal of St. were also enjoyed. Nancy Spaulding. Joseph School in York. Colorful flags from countries all over the world and cultural music playing in the background transformed the parish hall into a jubilant festival where faith and fellow- HARRISBURG – Cathedral Parish of In 2001, Sister Catherine Georgine began ship expanded. Cultural entertainment was showcased as well. Emcee and parishioner St. Patrick: Michael Breslin, Barbara Lagus volunteering in the Sisters of St. Francis fi- nance office, located in Our Lady of Angels Sean Haney narrated an African Fashion Show. The parish’s Vietnamese choir, Irish Kessler, Barbara Parsons; St. Catherine dancers, and a young Mariachi singer also performed. Halfway through the evening, Convent in Aston. In 2012, she became a Labouré: Viola Knoll, George Ward, Sr. everyone joined in singing “God Bless America.” resident of Assisi House, the congregation’s HERSHEY – St. Joan of Arc: Kerry This yearly event has increased awareness and appreciation for the many cultures Taylor. retirement residence, where she served in within St. Joseph community. Psalm 67:4 states, “May the nations be glad & sing for prayer ministry and, for several years, con- joy, for you rule the peoples with equity and guide the nations of the earth.” The many KULPMONT – Holy Angels: RoseMarie tinued her volunteer work in the finance of- nations of St. Joseph Parish were wonderfully united that evening and all sang for joy! Pollock. fice. LANCASTER – Assumption BVM: The funeral Mass was celebrated Oct. 13 Geisinger Holy Spirit, Messiah College Geraldine LaLonde. in Assisi House. Burial was in Our Lady of to host “Partners in Caring” Speaker Series LEBANON – Benedict the Abbot: Angels Cemetery in Aston. Michael Drahovsky. Geisinger Holy Spirit and the Messiah College School of Graduate Studies have part- nered to present the “Partners in Caring” Speaker Series, designed to address relevant LEWISTOWN – Sacred Heart of Jesus: Sister Margaret Mary Smith health and quality of life issues facing residents of south central Pennsylvania. Ralphetta Johnston, Irene Regan. The first session, a free community forum on Geisinger’s MyCode Community Health Adorers of the Blood of Christ Sister Initiative, will be held Nov. 13 from 7-8:30 p.m. in Messiah College’s Hostetter Chapel, LYKENS – Our Lady Help of Christians: Margaret Mary Smith has died at the age Christine Kerwin. One College Avenue, Mechanicsburg. of 85. MyCode collects and analyzes genetic information sequenced from DNA in small MANHEIM – St. Richard: Paul Helm. Born Emma Gelesta in Hanover, she amounts of blood given by participating patients. Genetic sequencing, which reads the MCSHERRYSTOWN – Annunciation entered the Congregation of the Adorers genes in a person’s genome, finds differences in individual genes. Some of these dif- BVM: Frances Knabe, Joshua Zartman. of the Blood of Christ at St. Joseph Con- ferences can increase risk for certain medical conditions. Others are helpful, providing vent in 1950. protection from disease. MECHANICSBURG – St. Joseph: She studied at the Precious Blood Andy Faucett, director of policy and education, Geisinger, will provide more informa- Phyllis Davis, George O’Brien; St. Teacher Training Institute at the moth- tion about how the MyCode Community Health Initiative, one of the largest research Katharine Drexel: Claire Hensel, Robert T. erhouse, received certification in food projects of its kind in the world, is advancing the science of precision health and directly Shirk. service management at Saint Louis Uni- affecting the lives of Pennsylvania residents. From autism to heart disease, genetic re- MOUNT CARMEL – Divine Redeemer: versity, studied at Alvernia College in search is helping us to better understand our personalized risks, and shows promise in Robert E. Whispell, Sr. Reading, Pa., and was certified in dietary helping us more effectively treat disease in the future. To reserve your free tickets for the Nov. 13 event, call the Messiah College Ticket MOUNT JOY – Mary, Mother of the administration for food service managers from the Catholic Hospital Association. Office at 717-691-6036. Reserved tickets can be picked up in advance or held at the Church: Daisy Sweigart. Messiah College ticket office. Seating is limited. She also received a nurse’s aide training NEW CUMBERLAND – St. Theresa: certificate from St. Anne’s Home in Co- Richard Wagner. lumbia. Student Raises Funds for Interfaith Shelter NEW OXFORD – Immaculate Sister Margaret Mary taught kinder- Leah Rosenberg, a sixth-grade Conception BVM: Emmert Hartzell, Sr., garten in North Carolina; cooked and student at St. Theresa School in Raymond Zartman. was a substitute teacher in Georgia; and New Cumberland, conducted a SELINSGROVE – St. Pius X: Susan taught kindergarten and second grade in bake sale at the Shelter Shuffle Mull, Thomas Reed. Chicago; and second grade in Indiana to benefit the Interfaith Shelter and Pennsylvania. She cared for children for Homeless Families in Har- with HIV/AIDS in Texas and for aban- risburg on Sept. 23. Leah made doned children at University Hospital of all the homemade baked goods, New Jersey. She taught at a day care cen- and were gluten free. She was ter in St. Louis, while a member of the diagnosed with Celiac Disease Inter-Province Formation Community. when she was one year old and Please pray for the following She also was the head cook and manager has since kept a gluten-free diet. clergy who died in November of food services for the motherhouse and For her efforts, Leah raised during the past 25 years: academy in Columbia for more than 30 $175 for the Lourdeshouse Ma- Father Martin Zarkoski, 1992 years. ternity Home, another program Father Michael F. Barrett, 1996 Sister Margaret Mary retired in 2006, of Catholic Charities. She is Msgr. Damian McGovern, 2000 and moved to St. Anne’s Retirement shown presenting $175 to An- Community in late 2016. nette Martin, Associate Execu- Father Thaddeus Strzelec, 2005 The funeral Mass was celebrated Oct. tive Director of Catholic Chari- Father Paul Rindos, 2011 14 at St. Anne’s Retirement in Commu- ties and the Program Director of Deacon Ross Beighley, 2012. nity in Columbia. Burial was in the com- Lourdeshouse. munity cemetery. The October 27, 2017 • Catholic Witness - 15

Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish in Marys- ville will host a spaghetti dinner Nov. 9, serving from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and 4-7 p.m. Eat-in or take-out. Dinners are $8 and include dessert. Children 6 and under are free. The Diocese of Harrisburg’s Instructional Compiled by Jen Reed Support Advancement Committee announces an Fundraisers & Events Evening of Wine Tasting at the Conestoga Country Club on Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Cornwall will Nov. 4. Bringing Catholic education to students with special Spiritual Offerings hold a fish dinner Nov. 1 from 4-7 p.m. Dinner includes baked needs is an important, but costly endeavor. The Diocese of haddock or fried cod, baked or fried potatoes, applesauce or Harrisburg’s Instructional Advancement Support (ISA) Com- The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and Stations coleslaw, a roll and Bernie’s Bakers’ famous homemade des- mittee was formed four years ago to help subsidize costs , hosted by the St. Mar- of the Cross for Seniors serts with coffee or tea for only $9. Children under 12 can eat incurred by two different diocesan special education programs: garet Mary Alacoque Golden Years Club, will be a real chicken tender and fries dinner for only $2. Offer tuition dollars for teachers seeking autistic certifications held at noon Oct. 30 at St. Margaret Mary Church The Little Flower Seniors Club of St. Theresa as add-ons to their professional licenses, and offer funds to in Harrisburg. The Golden Years Club welcomes Parish in New Cumberland is offering a trip to Para- purchase specially designed programs and other resources to Most Rev. Ronald W. Gainer, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop dise, Pa., for a Christmas play at Rainbow Comedy Playhouse ensure that children with special needs are able to receive an of Harrisburg, as the main celebrant. This event is on Dec. 6 to see “Guess Who’s Coming to Christmas. Cost appropriate education at St. Leo the Great School and Sacred open to all seniors in our parish and to all seniors in of $70 includes transportation, lunch and gratuities. RSVP Heart School, both located in Lancaster. Tickets for this event the Diocese of Harrisburg. If you are interested in deadline is Nov. 12. Call 717-774-6783 or 717-774-5671. can be purchased online at www.stleos.org. (Click on donate assisting with this event, please call Beth, President and scroll down to Wine Tasting Event). Help us make a reality of the Golden Years Club, at 717-234-8764. The Lebanon Catholic Performing Arts Alli- ance annual poinsettia sale is underway. All proceeds directly the words of Pope Benedict XVI “NO child should be denied Mass with prayers for healing will be celebrated support instrumental, choral and musical theatre programs his or her right to an education in faith, which in turn nurtures by Father Dwight Schlaline on Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. at St. Theresa for elementary and secondary students at Lebanon Catholic. the soul of a nation.” Contact information: Julie Abel at jaabel@ Church in New Cumberland. The Mass is sponsored by the Pil- Contact Mary Mohl Andrews at 717-507-1495 to place an comcast.net. grims of Praise and Life in the Spirit prayer groups. For informa- order or click on the Poinsettia Order form icon in the Parent Our Mother of Perpetual Help School in tion, call Mary Ann at 717-564-7709 or Loretta at 717-737-7551. Weekly Communications Folder on the school website at www. Ephrata will hold a Treasure Island Auction on Nov. 4 at the The Divine Mercy Chaplet & Devotion is prayed lebanoncatholicschool.org. Orders and payment are due by Nov. 17. Make checks payable to: The LC Performing Arts Father Jackson Center, 330 Church Avenue. The evening will on the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at St. Rose of begin with a preview of auction items at 6 p.m. Auctioning will Lima Church in York. On Nov. 12, Deacon Neil Crispo from St. Alliance. Pick up Dec. 9 from 8-11 a.m. in the school cafeteria. Price is $8 per 6” plant in white, pink, red or marble. begin at 7 p.m. Refreshments and heavy hors d’oeuvres will be Joseph Parish in York will offer a witness on how the Divine served throughout the evening. Comprised of donations from Mercy Chaplet & Devotion changed his life. For more informa- St. Teresa of Calcutta School will be hosting a families and area businesses, the Treasure Island Auction is a tion, contact Joe at 717-308-7245. Fall Open House for prospective students on Nov. 19 from 11 true auction bonanza! Auction items range from an Apple iPad a.m.-1 p.m. All are invited to take a tour of our school, meet A Charismatic Mass with prayers for healing Air Pro and a Disney Vacation Package, to restaurant gift cer- with our administration and learn more about all that we have tificates and raffle baskets. Tickets are $15 and are available will be celebrated at St. Rose of Lima Church in York on Nov. to offer, including our excellence with STEM education. A light 14. Praise and worship music begins at 6:30 p.m., Mass begins at the door or in advance by calling the OMPH Development lunch will be served. R.S.V.P. appreciated, but not required. Office at 717-738-2414. Tickets can also be purchased in the at 7 p.m. Father Anthony Swamy will be the celebrant. The To R.S.V.P, call 717-637-3135. For more information, visit our school office Mondays through Fridays between the hours of Mass is sponsored by The Spirit of Love & Mercy, Magnificat, website at www.stck8school.org. The Conewago Campus 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. You must be 21 or over to attend. and Come and See Charismatic Prayer Groups. For more (Kindergarten-3rd Grade) is located at 55 Basilica Drive, Ha- information, contact Joyce at 717-308-7245. nover. The McSherrystown Campus (4th-8th Grade) is located Mary, Gate of Heaven Council of Catholic A Morning of Hope & Healing for mothers who at 316 North Street, McSherrystown. Women in Myerstown is having its annual Thanksgiving have lost babies will be held Nov. 4 from 9 a.m.-noon at York Catholic High School’s Athletic Associa- pie sale. They are selling homemade apple pie - $9, pump- St. Joseph Church, York. Gather in the St. Pio Room with other tion will host “A Patriotic Night at the Races” on Veterans’ kin pie - $7 and mince pie - $12. All pies will be frozen and mothers to share stories of loss through miscarriage, stillbirth or Day, Nov. 10 (Please note the new date. The previous date unbaked. They will also have homemade breads available, infant death, and to remember the precious lives that ended too was Nov. 11). Doors open at 5:30 p.m. At 6 p.m., the night including a large pumpkin bread, which is $4 for plain and $5 soon but who are forever in our hearts. The morning concludes starts with a Moment of Silence and live singing of the National for raisin/nut. Pick-up dates are Tuesdays Nov. 14 from 10 in the Divine Mercy Chapel with a Remembrance Service to Anthem by YC senior athlete Catherine Tillotson. The event a.m.-3 p.m., and Nov. 21 from 3-5 p.m. Contact Annamae at pray and entrust these little ones to the eternal care of the includes 12 simulcast horse races, silent auction, raffles, rip 717-866-4921 to place your order. Father. (Dads, friends, grandmothers, etc., welcome too) RSVP tickets, and all-you-can-eat food and beverages with catering St. Paul the Apostle Council of Catholic Wom- by Oct. 31 to Deacon Neil at [email protected] or 717-755-7503, by Mission BBQ for $25. Reserved tables for 8 are available en in Annville will be sponsoring an Election Day Spaghetti ext. 229. for $500 that includes 8 tickets and publicity the night of the Dinner on Nov. 7 in the parish social hall, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. event. Reserve tickets in advance by contacting Roxanne Caelorum at St. Joan of Arc Church in Hershey and 4-7 p.m. Cost is $6 for a small dinner, $8 for large. Bring Castellanos at [email protected] or 717-846- your own containers for take-out/ will be held on Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. Join your fellow brothers and 8871, ext. 211, or send your order request (quantity of tickets sisters in Christ as we praise Our Lord through prayer, praise, and names for each) and payment (check made to YC Athletic Good Shepherd School Bingo. Feelin’ lucky? Need worship and music. Father Modestus will preside. A reception Association) to York Catholic. Dress is casual. This event is for extra cash for the holiday season? Come join us for the Bingo will be held immediately following the Caelorum in the cafete- ages 21+. Bash on Nov. 3 at Good Shepherd Parish Hall in Camp Hill. To ria. For more information, call 717-583-0240. All are welcome, reserve your seat, go to www.gsschpa.org/bingo and pay $25 please join us! Immaculate Conception BVM Parish in Ber- wick (aka. St. Mary’s Church) will host a Polish Pottery Bingo in advance for your admission pack. You may also stop by Pilgrimages and Retreats on Nov. 5. Doors open at 12:30 p.m., Bingo begins at 2 p.m. Good Shepherd Parish Office to pay in advance to reserve Twenty games, door prizes, raffles, homemade food and des- your seat. If seating is available, your admission pack will be Day of Discernment for single, Catholic women serts. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at the door prior $30 at the door. Your admission pack includes a sheet of 9 ages 18-35 inquiring about vocations to religious life. This to the event, or throughout the next few weeks at the parish bingo cards (20 games). Doors will open at 6 p.m.; eyes down day of prayer, conversation and supper with the Sisters will take office, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. daily. at 7 p.m. Seating is limited. If you have any questions, please place at the Motherhouse of the Sisters of Sts. Cyril and Metho- call the Parish Office at 717-761-1167. This is a cash-only, dius in Danville on Oct. 28 from 3-6 p.m. RSVP at sscmvoca- Lancaster Catholic High School’s Fine and adult-only event. The blackout is 50/below with a chance to win will [email protected] or call 570-437-0757. Preforming Arts Concert and Lecture Series $500. Concessions will be sold at the event. Raffle tickets will be hosting a night of spooky fun on Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m. in An Advent Retreat entitled “Advent: What Are the Old Main Auditorium, featuring the following graceful and be sold for $1 each for a chance to win raffle basket prizes! We Waiting For?” will be held at St. Philip the Apostle ghoulish works in G minor and major: Chaconne by Vitale, Sacred Heart of Jesus Council of Catholic Church in Rohrerstown on Dec. 6. Both a day retreat (10 a.m.- Sonata in G op 45 by Grieg, and many others. Admission is Women in Williamstown will hold a sauerkraut & 2:30 p.m.) and night retreat (6:30-9:30 p.m.) will be offered. The free, but donations will be accepted. For more information, pork lunch/dinner on Election Day, Nov. 7. Dinner includes day retreat includes lunch, and the night retreat includes light contact Tony Brill at 717-509-0310 or [email protected]. pork, homemade sauerkraut by the local Knights of Columbus, refreshments. Cost for the day retreat is $13. Cost for the night mashed potatoes, applesauce, rolls, dessert and beverage for retreat is $8. Call 717-872-2166, ext. 103, to register. You may Lancaster Catholic High School will hold to honor those men and $9 per ticket. Children under 10 eat free. Eat-in or take-out. also e-mail [email protected]. Registrations will be ac- its Pillars of Truth Banquet women who have dedicated their lives to the service of the There will also be a raffle table. Call Dawn at 717-647-9124 or cepted until Dec. 3. Church as priests, deacons, sisters and brothers. Come join Joann at 717-647-2287, or any member of the PCCW to get Education & Enrichment our Lancaster Catholic High School Community on Nov. 10 at your tickets. 6 p.m. in the Berger Gym. The evening will include a cocktail A trip to St. Patrick Cathedral and the 9/11 Me- An Opioid Town Hall will held at Holy Infant hour, dinner, dessert, live jazz music and will conclude with a Parish in Manchester on Nov. 21 from 7-8:30 p.m. The morial and Museum in New York City is being planned by special ceremony. RSVP to the Advancement Office at 717- St. Joseph Parish in York on Dec. 7. Depart St. Joseph Church event, sponsored by members of the York Opioid Collabora- 509-0315. There is a $20 admission fee to attend this event. tive, will include an informational presentation about the current at 6 p.m., Mass at St. Patrick Cathedral at noon, and visit to opioid epidemic specific to York County and Q&A session. All Lancaster Catholic High School’s Annual the 9/11 site at 2 p.m. Depart New York City at 4 p.m. Cost is are welcome. For more information, email YorkOpiodCollabora- Open House will be held on Oct. 29 starting at 1 p.m. $115 per person. RSVP by Nov. 25. Make check payable to St. This is the chance for parents and potential students to explore [email protected] or visit Facebook.com/YorkOpioidCollaborative. Joseph Church, and send to Margaret A. Miller, 770 Locust St., Lancaster Catholic, discover the mission and meet teachers, Mount Wolf, PA 17347. As part of the Defense of the Faith Presenta- faculty and current Crusaders. For more information about the tion, The Order of Malta will present an evening presentation, Open House, visit lchsyes.org. Job Openings “Our Lady of Fatima, 100 Years Later,” at St. Leo the Great The Silence of Mary Home, a Christian family home Immaculate Conception BVM Parish (“St. Church in Rohrerstown on Nov. 9 after 7 p.m. Mass. Come for God’s abandoned or neglected people of all ages in the Mary’s”) in York is in need of a part-time receptionist and learn about the Blessed Mother, her message, and the miracles Allison Hill section of Harrisburg, will hold its 11th annual gala, bulletin editor. This position requires a mature, detail-oriented surrounding her apparitions in Fatima, Portugal, from Michael “Feeding the Multitude,” on Nov. 18 at the Sheraton Harrisburg individual with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills O’Neill, “The Miracle Hunter.” Hershey Hotel beginning at 5:30 p.m. Individual tickets are and with the ability to work independently. The person should Theology on Tap Lancaster will hold its next session $95 per person. If you have questions or would like to attend possess an overall knowledge of office procedures, familiar- on Nov. 2 at Annie Baileys Irish Pub, 28 E. King St. in Lancast- the event, call the office at 717-737-4107 or e-mail silenceof- ity with office equipment, and proficiency in Microsoft Office er, beginning at 7 p.m. Lauren Sims, a student of Theology at [email protected]. To learn more about the Silence applications (especially Word and Publisher). Duties would the Dominican House of Studies in D.C., will speak about: The of Mary, visit our website at www.thesilenceofmary.org. include preparing and transmitting the weekly bulletin, answer- Scandal of the Incarnation. Theology on Tap is a young adult A fall harvest indoor flea market and bake ing the phone and door, greeting parishioners, responding to ministry and evangelization outreach of the Diocese of Har- sale sponsored by Holy Family and St. Francis of Assisi par- routine inquiries and/or directing phone calls to the proper staff risburg. All young adults (20s and 30s), single, married, Catholic ishes in Harrisburg, will be held in the Holy Family Social Hall member. Knowledge of both English and Spanish is a plus. or not, are invited to attend. For more information, check out the Nov. 11 from noon-4:30 p.m. Stop by to find a treasure, buy Please submit résumés via email to [email protected] or website at www.totlancaster.com. some baked goods and sip some apple cider and other drinks. call 717-845-7629 for more information. The 16 - Catholic Witness • October 27, 2017