North Texas Catholic Bringing the Good News to the Diocese of Fort Worth Vol. 25 No. 9 May 8, 2009

Bishop Vann and Holy Redeemer Parish Former U.S. Vatican dedicate fi rst Aledo Catholic church Ambassador Glendon declines Laetaere Medal Notre Dame adds Judge Noonan as speaker WASHINGTON (CNS) — Cit- position on issues involving ing concerns about plans to honor fundamental principles of jus- President Barack Obama “in tice” and said the decision to disregard of the settled position present him with an honorary of the U.S. bishops,” former U.S. degree violated the bishops’ 2004 Ambassador to the Vatican Mary request that Catholic institutions Ann Glendon turned down the not honor “those who act in defi - prestigious Laetare Medal from ance of our fundamental moral the University of Notre Dame. principles.” In an April 27 letter to Holy Obama supports legal abor- Cross Father John I. Jenkins, tion and his administration Notre Dame’s president, Glen- recently proposed new regula- don said she will not participate tions that would expand the use in May 17 commencement exer- of federal funds for embryonic cises during which the award is stem-cell research. Both are in presented. The letter was posted direct confl ict with church teach- on the blog of the magazine First ing. Things. The Laetare Medal is presented Glendon described Obama annually to an American Catholic Above: Parishioner Mike Barron leads the procession of as “a prominent and uncompro- for outstanding service to the liturgical ministers and 700 parishioners to the dedication mising opponent of the church’s SEE GLENDON, P. 25 of the new Holy Redeemer Church April 25, carrying a processional cross modeled on one used by Pope John Paul II. Left: Altar servers lead the procession out of the newly dedicated church, parting at the baptismal font. (Photos by Anne Peirce and Tommy Stewart) Read about the dedication on p. 14. Bishop Vann outlines liturgical precautions for dealing with Swine Flu outbreak Editor’s Note: The following health authorities if Infl uenza Type health authorities and local govern- statement issued by Bishop Kevin A is probable or confi rmed. Catholic mental offi cials. Cardinals pose at the 20th annual American Cardinals Dinner in Houston, April 24. Vann April 30, details steps taken school staffs, students, and parents This was the fi rst time the event was held in Texas. First row (L. to R.) Archbishop to limit infection from Swine Flu are advised to take precautionary ecause of the concerns re- Pietro Sambi, apostolic nuncio to the U.S.; Archbishop Joseph Fiorenza, retired at Mass. In a news release issued actions to mitigate the spread of Bgarding the possible spread archbishop, Galveston-Houston; Cardinal William Keeler, retired archbishop, May 6, the diocese announced the Swine Flu and other illnesses, of the Swine Flu that has been Baltimore; Cardinal Adam Maida, retired archbishop, Detroit; Cardinal Edward Egan, it will continue classes at its 20 as recommended by health offi cials. detected in North Texas, the Dio- retired archbishop, New York; Archbishop Donald Wuerl, Washington. Second row (L. to R.) Cardinal Sean, O’Malley, Boston; Cardinal Roger Mahony, Los Angeles; Catholic schools as recommended The diocese will continue to monitor cese of Fort Worth, in consulta- Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, Galveston-Houston; Vincentian Father David O’Connell, by the federal Centers for Disease the situation and make adjustments tion with the federal Centers for president of Catholic University of America; Cardinal Justin Rigali, Philadelphia; Control and Prevention and local as necessary, in consultation with SEE DIOCESE, P. 8 Chicago Cardinal Francis George. (CNS photo/Ed Pfueller, CUA) See Story p. 3.

Pilgrimage off ers chance to experience the Church from its heart – Rome

One exciting way for Catholics interested to make what they refer that this special anniversary including Orvieto Cathedral in to live out the Diocese of Fort to as, “the spiritual investment of pilgrimage to Rome will give the Umbria region of central Italy Worth’s 40th Anniversary theme your lifetime” and contact their the priests, deacons, staff, and not far from Rome. Orvieto’s 14th of One Lord, One Faith, One Hope parish priest or parish coordina- members of the Fort Worth fam- century Gothic Cathedral is one is by joining Bishop Kevin Vann tor for full details. Parishioners ily of parishes a unique spiritual of the most impressive in Italy, for the Pilgrimage to Rome, Italy can also contact Barbara Boone, opportunity to travel, worship, say organizers. Begun in 1290 Nov. 9-16. the pilgrimage coordinator at and pray together in Italy and to to commemorate the miracle at Pilgrimage organizers want to (972)721-4118. Boone says she visit some of the most holy sites Bolsena, the cathedral was built remind Catholics in the diocese “will be more than happy to in the Christian world. on the orders of Pope Urban that the deadline for signing up, answer any questions.” Bishop Vann will celebrate VI to house the “Corporal of May 15, is fast approaching. In a recent press release to the Mass daily at signifi cant churches Bolsena.” In 1263, a skeptical Organizers urge those who are NTC, organizers emphasized in Italy during the Pilgrimage SEE ROME, P. 23 Page 2 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, May 8, 2009 Diocesan First brick Catholic chapel in English Colonies in America re-created By Chaz Muth Catholic News Service ST. MARY’S CITY, Md. — When Henry Miller was a Catholic schoolboy in Arkansas, he told his mother about the fi rst brick Catholic chapel built in the English American Colonies that he learned about in school. The 8-year-old then informed her that one day he would fi nd out where the long-demolished building was located. Not only did he keep that promise, but he also witnessed the building of that chapel’s rep- lica on the very foundation of the early American Jesuit house of worship, in St. Mary’s City, near the shores of the Chesapeake Bay in southern Maryland. “My third-grade teacher at Our Lady of Holy Souls School (in Little Rock, Arkansas) told me about the beginning of the A notable team of historians, archaeologists, architects, archivists, and others have worked to re- Peter Rivers, front, and Berkley Taylor, prepare to install a Catholic Church in America and create St. John’s Chapel, known to be the fi rst brick Catholic church in the English Colonies and window during the reconstruction of the 1667 brick chapel in the a landmark for religious freedom. (CNS photo/Bob Roller) Chesapeake Bay region. (CNS photo/Bob Roller) told me about a priest named Andrew White who started the fi rst church in a place called St. historical references, descriptions pel was built, but the St. John’s this in the 1660s, so it’s a long day would have had. Mary’s City,” said Miller, 59, di- of the day of other Jesuit chapels Chapel is really the birthplace and laborious process. But, we’re “The Jesuits wanted the church rector of research for the Historic in Europe, and archaeological ar- for the Catholic Church in the getting it right.” to inspire light and beauty,” Riv- St. Mary’s City Foundation. tifacts discovered around the site English American Colonies,” he The front of the red-brick ers said. “That’s exactly what this “I just had it in my mind that I of the building’s foundation. said. “That’s what gives this site building is highlighted with a chapel will inspire when it’s all was going to fi nd out where that “We didn’t ever believe we such historical signifi cance.” white-stucco rendering to re- done.” chapel was located,” he said in were going to have an exact rep- Seventeenth-century Mary- semble stone, and the roof is the The new chapel is slated to an interview with Catholic News lica of the original chapel, but we land became the fi rst English same orange tile that archaeolo- open Sept. 20, the 305th anniver- Service. have come up with a historical society where the offi cial policy gists found at the site. sary of the day the sheriff locked By the 1980s Miller was an likeness of what would have been required government and reli- When Peter Rivers, the foun- the door of the original chapel. established anthropologist work- built at that time by the Jesuits,” gion to be separate, which was in dation’s historical building cu- “We’re hoping to get the St. ing for Historic St. Mary’s City he said. “We’ve come up with a contrast to the Virginia and Mas- rator, has fi nished installing the Mary’s County sheriff to come when archaeologists discovered building that will allow people to sachusetts colonies — or even diamond-shaped window panes down here and unlock the door the foundation of the original St. appreciate the roots of American the mother country — where in the chapel, he said the leaded during the opening ceremony,” John’s Chapel in 1983. Catholicism and the real begin- citizens were denied the right glass would give the structure the Miller said. “I think that will show By 1988 his organization be- ning of the religious freedom we to vote, based on their religious same look other buildings of the justice has been served.” gan planning the rebuilding of enjoy today.” affi liation, Wilkinson said. the fi rst brick Catholic chapel in Jesuit priests — including Fa- It was a blow to the Jesuits and the U.S., and 21 years later the ther Andrew White — made their Maryland Catholics when the North work is nearly complete. The journey to Maryland from Great royal governor ordered the local fi rst brick was laid for the new Britain in 1634 aboard the Ark sheriff to lock St. John’s Chapel Texas St. John’s Chapel in 2003, and its and the Dove, and settled near in 1704, she said. Catholic offi cial reopening is scheduled the Chesapeake Bay in present “But the experiment of reli- for September. day St. Mary’s City. gious freedom didn’t die and A notable team of historians, They acquired a parcel of land, our Founding Fathers saw fi t to archaeologists, architects, archi- where they built a wooden cha- include it in our (U.S.) Constitu- Publisher: vists and others worked together pel and established the Catholic tion,” Wilkinson said. “So, when I Bishop Kevin W. Vann to re-create the chapel — origi- Church in English America. look at the new St. John’s Chapel, Editor: Jeff Hensley nally built in 1667 and known to That wooden chapel was I see more than a monument to the Associate Editor: Tony Gutiérrez be the fi rst brick Catholic church burned in 1645 during an attack Catholic faith. I see it as a symbol Editorial Assistant: Nicki Prevou Administrative Assistant: Judy Russeau in the English Colonies. on the city by forces hostile to of the religious freedom we all The chapel served as the focal Lord Baltimore and the Calvert enjoy in this country.” Editorial Offi ce: 800 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, Texas 76108, (817) 560-3300; FAX (817) 244-8839. point of the Catholic faith in Mary- family, the founders of the Mary- On a chilly March afternoon, Circulation Offi ce: Rita Garber, 800 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, Texas land until 1704, when the royal land colony, said Susan Wilkin- Berkley Taylor — a contract 76108, (817) 560-3300. Colonial governor ordered the son, a spokeswoman for Historic worker for the foundation who NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC (USPS 751-370) (ISSN 0899-7020) is published building to be locked and never St. Mary’s City, a museum of liv- has worked on the carpentry and semi-monthly, except for the months of June, July, and August when it is to be used for religious purposes. ing history and archaeology. the roof of the new chapel for the published monthly, by the Most Rev. Kevin W. Vann, Bishop of the Diocese of Fort Worth, 800 West Loop 820 South. Subscription rates are $24 for one year, The Jesuits later dismantled the By 1667 the Jesuits were in a past six years — packed up his $46 for two years, $68 for three years. Periodical postage paid at Fort Worth, building and used some of the fi nancial position to build a brick tools and took one last look at Texas. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to North Texas Catholic, 800 material for other structures in chapel, an architectural fi rst for a the cross-shaped building before West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, Texas 76108. the historic town, the original Catholic place of worship during quitting for the day. Deadline for information for the North Texas Catholic is noon of Wednesday of the week before the paper is published. The NTC is published two times a Colonial capital of Maryland. that time period in the English “We’re in the fi nal stages of month on Friday, except for the months of June, July, and August when it is It’s not known what the American Colonies, Miller said. the construction. It’s taken a published one time each month. original chapel looked like, but “We know there were other long time,” Taylor said. “We’re The appearance of advertising in these pages does not imply endorsement Miller and his team were able to Catholic Church buildings in building it much like the builders of businesses, services, or products. Readers must exercise prudence in responding to advertising in all media. piece together a composite from Spanish Florida before this cha- would have been constructing North Texas Catholic, May 8, 2009 Page 3 Diocesan / State

Father Kyle Walterscheid, U.S. cardinals, other director of the Offi ce of Vocations, is shown walking church leaders gather out of Sacred Heart Parish Responding in Muenster following his ordination to the priesthood in May for annual dinner, Mass to od’s all 2002. Even then, he G C appeared to be inviting people in Texas for fi rst time to ask if they were being By Jonah Dycus an alumnus. called to a and Erik Noriega Prior to the Mass Cardinal Like our Blessed Mother, vocation. Texas Catholic Herald DiNardo and Fr. O’Connell ad- Newspaper of the Archdiocese dressed the local media in front Mothers should be of Galveston-Houston of the co-cathedral. HOUSTON — A standing- “The reason we have this cel- room-only crowd greeted eight ebration today with the cardinals honored throughout the year U.S. cardinals for the Mass April present is so we can raise funds 24 at Houston’s Co-Cathedral for the scholarship programs at By Father Kyle Walterscheid Mary, Mother of God. honor Mary every Saturday in of the Sacred Heart prior to Catholic University of America. On Feb. 6, we celebrate Our ordinary time, about 33 weeks the annual dinner benefi ting It is the one Catholic university few years back Lady of Lourdes. On Mar. 25, each year. The Catholic University of in the country that is run by the for Mother’s we celebrate the Annunciation Okay, so let’s see how we America. bishops,” Cardinal DiNardo A to Mary by the archangel Ga- ought to honor our own moth- Proceeds from the dinner said. Day, I shocked the briel that she had been chosen er and those of our parish and fund scholarships for students Noting that it was the fi rst by God to be the Christ-bearer the whole world. Would it not attending the school in Wash- time the dinner had taken place congregation by and Mary’s sweet response be grand to celebrate a special ington. in Texas, he added, “We have a with the words, “Let it be event once a week for the In addition to Cardinal Daniel lot of pride in Houston about our starting my homily done unto me according to women of our family? Would N. DiNardo of Galveston-Hous- new cathedral, and we are happy thy word.” May is called the it not be grand to celebrate the ton, the Mass and dinner were to show it off to the number of off by stating that I month of Mary, as we tradi- whole month of May to honor attended by Cardinals Francis cardinals and people from all was not going to cel- tionally honor her the whole all women and mothers with E. George of Chicago; Roger M. over the country who are here month, beginning with the proper appreciation? Would it Mahony of Los Angeles; Sean for this Mass and dinner.” ebrate Mother’s Day. “May crowning” and closing not be grand to celebrate with P. O’Malley of Boston; Justin During the gala, Angela the month with her Visitation all women and mothers, the Rigali of Philadelphia; William House in Houston, a transitional Just as the joy in all to Elizabeth. In June we cel- whole month of October as H. Keeler, retired archbishop housing facility for women after ebrate the Immaculate Heart a month to learn more about of Baltimore; Adam J. Maida, incarceration, was honored with the mothers’ hearts of Mary. On July 16, we honor how to imitate our Savior as retired archbishop of Detroit; the $10,000 American Cardi- began to sink, I then Mary with the celebration of well as our Blessed Mother and Edward M. Egan, retired nals Encouragement Award, Our Lady of Mount Carmel. through the Rosary? archbishop of New York. which recognizes “faith-based added, “…because We celebrate, as another holy Mothers, thank you for In his homily at the Mass, initiatives that refl ect Christian day of obligation, her glorious all you do in nurturing your Vincentian Father David M. values.” we should be honor- Assumption into heaven on children to read the Bible, to O’Connell, president of Catholic Dominican Sister Maureen Aug. 15 followed by her Coro- listen to the Word of God, to University, said Catholic higher O’Connell, director of Angela ing our mothers fi rst nation in heaven a week later. teach them the ways of Christ, education should work a miracle House, was present to receive and foremost the Like all families, the Catho- and to recognize his voice in its students similar to Jesus’ the recognition. lic Church honors her mother in prayer as you teach them miracle of the loaves and the “What this (recognition) other 364 days of the with an annual birthday cele- to know God with all their fi shes. means to the women is that bration, which occurs on Sept. hearts, minds, souls, and be- “Our students should become people care,” she said. “And year!” 8. A week later, on September ings. Mothers, thank you for the bread that is then multiplied that a university like Catholic 15 we remember her and join supporting your children, as and given away, witnessing to University of America and the Quickly then, all moth- Our Lady of Sorrows over they desire to do something Christ, witnessing to the church, archdiocese are supportive of ers were pleased, with an her son’s many sufferings for special with their lives for Je- witnessing to the truth — be- them and want to help them increased sense of joy, know- our salvation. October is the sus and to be someone special cause of what we teach, because come back to the community. ing the church they love was month where we honor Mary for others. Blessed are you as of what we affi rm, because of That’s the most meaningful thing about to acknowledge their as Our Lady of the Rosary. you help your children con- what we support,” he said. about this evening.” great contribution to their Through the devotion and secrate their lives to the Lord “If Christ does not ‘happen’ Angela House has served families and Church through recitation of the rosary, our and consider their options in their lives, if the church does more than 125 women since it motherhood. Blessed Mother blesses and of serving others through not inspire them in their lives opened its doors seven years My point is that Mother’s protects her entire Church, the single life, the religious through our Catholic universi- ago. In that time 68 percent of Day is not enough. It is all her children throughout life, and married life. Thank ties and colleges, Christ hasn’t the women taking part in the short-lived, and then mothers the world, and draws them you for encouraging them in failed, the church hasn’t failed program have not returned to everywhere have to reenter together to know, love, and realizing their unique gift and — we have failed,” Fr. O’Connell prison, which is conversely their hard, day-to-day world depend on her son Jesus. On talent to serve God and the said. “We should not fail; we almost the exact percentage of of tending to every need in the Nov. 21, we celebrate, accord- Church, thereby multiplying cannot fail; we must not fail even women who usually are re-in- family, most of the time with ing to tradition, Mary as a your own family many times though many things today tempt carcerated (66 percent) after they little thanks. small child presented to the over! us to compromise our identity are released. But maybe we ought to Lord by her parents in the Blessed is Mary among and mission and purpose.” “When our women come to take a different approach. Temple in Jerusalem. On Dec. women, the perfect model for Other participants in the Angela House, most are alone or Maybe we should be honoring 8, we celebrate yet a third all women and mothers, and dinner and Mass included have minimal family support,” women and mothers based on day in the year as a holy day blessed is fruit of her womb, Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza, Sr. Maureen said. “And for the the model of how the Church of obligation, as we honor Jesus, the Savior of the world. retired archbishop of Galveston- most part are feeling worthless honors her mother, our most her Immaculate Conception. A happy and blessed month to Houston; Auxiliary Bishop Joe S. and ashamed of what they have blessed mother Mary. Mary Four days later, on the feast all women, united with Mary, Vasquez of Galveston-Houston; done. To experience the support seems to be honored virtually of Our Lady of Guadalupe, our most blessed mother. Auxiliary Bishop Oscar Cantu of and encouragement of such a each month of the year. The we recognize her appearance Father Kyle Walterscheid is the San Antonio; Archbishop Pietro university and the Archdiocese Church begins things right to an Indian peasant that led director of Vocations for the Sambi, apostolic nuncio to the of Galveston-Houston encour- the fi rst day of the year as to the conversion of millions Diocese of Fort Worth. He can United States; and Archbishop ages them to believe that they we celebrate, as a holy day of of people and their descen- be reached by e-mail to kwalters- Donald W. Wuerl of Washington, can change regardless of poor obligation, the Solemnity of dants. As a Church we also [email protected]. the university’s chancellor and past choices.” Page 4 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, May 8, 2009 Father Al Winsh- Spring English St. Maria Holy Family man will speak Cursillo Week- Goretti Youth Dads’ Club to at Rosary Con- ends scheduled Group Concert to host golf tour- gress in June for May / June PeoplePeople be held May 16 nament May 22 Marian Renewal Ministry “Have you heard about Cursillo The St. Maria Goretti Youth The HFCS Dads’ Club will be Director, Father Al Winshman, or has someone asked you to con- Group will sponsor a live concert hosting its third annual golf tour- SJ, will be the presenter at the sider attending a Cursillo Week- “After the Cross… A Night of nament benefiting Holy Family 20th annual Rosary Congress end?” asks the Cursillo Center. Praise and Worship,” Saturday, Catholic School. The event will sponsored by Apostolatus Uniti A Cursillo is a short course EventsEvents May 16, at 7 p.m. in the church’s be held Friday, May 22, at Hawk’s and hosted by St. Ann Catholic in Christianity, consisting of a cafetorium at 1200 N. Davis St. Creek Golf Club, 6520 White Church in Burleson, June 13-20. series of talks and meditations &of Importance for the in Arlington. Settlement Rd. in Fort Worth. Fr. Winshman, is an experienced examining one’s life in relation Matt Warner and the Sunday All net proceeds will help with retreat director and has preached to Jesus Christ. “Cursillo can help Church of Fort Worth Night Live Band will perform planned improvements to the internationally on topics includ- open us up to a deeper relation- popular contemporary Christian Holy Family Catholic School’s ing Called to discipleship with ship with Christ and presents a rock songs. Admission is $5 for athletic facilities. Jesus through Mary, Our Lady’s method of Christian living so we adults and free for children 18 The tournament format will be apparitions and her role in the can make a difference for Christ years-old and younger with a a Best Ball, Four-Man Scramble Church today, and the Eucharist in the world around us,” Cursillo canned food item to benefit the with featured events including a through healing Masses. organizers say. St. Anthony’s Bread Pantry. “So Ball Drop, Hole in One, Longest The Rosary Congress will A Cursillo weekend for men come on out for a faith-filled Drive, Closest to the Pin, Raffle, open with participants attend- will be held May 21-24, and a night the whole family will en- Auction, and Team Awards. The ing the Corpus Christi Mass and Cursillo weekend for women joy,” say event organizers. event will kick-off at 10 a.m. The outdoor eucharistic procession will take place June 11-14. Both Tickets will be sold that registration fee is $150 per player at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, 1206 weekends will be presented in evening at the door. For more or $600 for a team of four play- Throckmorton St., Fort Worth, English and held at the Cursillo information, contact Raymond ers. Register before May 18 and with Bishop Kevin Vann on Center, 2221 NW 26th St. in Fort Lipinski at (817) 274-0643. receive an early bird savings of Sunday, June 14, at 12:30 p.m. Worth. Deadline for the men’s $100 per team. The fee includes a Mass. The eucharistic blessing retreat is May 18; the women’s FertilityCare round of golf, cart, driving range will be given from two altars retreat deadline is June 8. use, golf shirt, drinks, catered during the procession with the Following a Cursillo experi- Center offers lunch, and more. Sponsorships Knights of Columbus providing ence, participants are encour- training for and volunteers are welcome. the Honor Guard. aged to gather in small groups For more information, visit the The Rosary Congress will on a regular basis to share with NFP teachers Web site at www.holyfamilygolf.org also feature the Pilgrim Virgin others, to pray, and to offer one WINDTHORST FIRST COMMUNICANTS — On Sunday, April 19, The FertilityCare Center of or contact Mark Cortez at (817) Statue of the Our Lady of Fatima, another encouragement. 23 young parishioners of St. Mary Church in Windthorst received their North Texas will offer an infor- 360-7034, Mike Cook, Jr. at (817) carved by renowned sculptor José For more information call first Holy Communion. Father David Kraeger celebrated the Mass and mational luncheon May 30 from 829-5174, or Grant Thomas at Thedim, June 19-20. This statue, Susan Urbanek at (817) 423- was assisted by Deacon Lauro Huerta. Music was provided by Dorothy 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for individuals (817) 683-9875. as suggested by Sister Lucia after 4095 or e-mail to qtpikitty@ Meurer and the Praise Band. The first Communicants praised God in a interested in teaching a natural a Youth Congress in Fatima, was sbcglobal.net. special way by singing and signing “The Hands and the Heart of God” form of family planning and blessed by the bishop of Fatima for their parents and other worshipers at this special event in their women’s health maintenance. on May 13, 1947, and sent out as Ministry with spiritual development. The children listed in alphabetical order are: “This is a great opportunity to NTC dead- a pilgrim statue. Sadie Anderle, Jenna Baird, Jhoselin Burgara, Madison Conrady, Josie learn more about what is involved In addition to speaking at the gay, lesbian Cooper , Braden Dial, Daiana Galvan, Gustavo Galvan, Claire Hemmi, in becoming a FertilityCare lines for Rosary Congress in Burleson, Catholics to Ahtziry Herrera, Alexa Herrera, Grace Hoegger, Sam Hoegger, Callie Idell, practitioner, instructing women Fr. Winshman is also scheduled submission Jaime Rosas, Jr., Erika Sanchez, Bethany Schlumpf, Blaire Schreiber, and couples in a moral family for the following parishes in meet May 28 Codi Schroeder, Daniel Turrubiartes, Fabian Vasquez, Bryan Wolf , and planning method, as well as an The North Texas Catholic the diocese: St. Maria Goretti, is published twice monthly, The Fort Worth diocesan Hunter Wolf. Clara Veitenheimer is the director of Religious Education essential tool in infertility and gy- Arlington June 22-23; St. Paul except during the months Ministry with Lesbian and Gay and catechists for the second grade class are Ann Hertel and Dorothy Price. necological health evaluation,” the Apostle, Fort Worth, June 27- of June, July, and Au- Catholics, other sexual mi- say event organizers. “Whether July 1; and St. Peter the Apostle, gust when it is published norities, and their families and you already use the Creighton White Settlement, July 11-15. Family retreat SMG Children’s monthly. The deadline friends regularly meet the fourth Model FertilityCare or another For information on the Rosary to submit information is Thursday of the month. The next scheduled at Summer Choir form of natural family plan- Congress, call Bonnie Sager at noon on the Wednesday of regular meeting will be May 28 ning, or you are just interested (817) 723-5630 or visit the Web site Tecaboca Camp to be the week before the paper at 7 p.m. at the Catholic Renewal in learning more, this is a great at www.apostolatusuniti.com. is published. Center at 4503 Bridge St. in Fort way to discern this amazing June 11-14 held June 8-12 Items for the May 22 issue Worth. Father Warren Murphy, ministry and no commitment is A retreat for families will be St. Maria Goretti Church of must be received by noon TOR, coordinator of the ministry, necessary.” held June 11-14 at Tecaboca, a Arlington will host its ninth an- on Wednesday, May 13. Regional St. encourages those interested to The luncheon will be held at spiritual renewal center located nual Children’s Summer Choir Items for the June 26 issue come for prayer and sharing. St. Maria Goretti Church, located in Mountain Home, Texas. Ac- Camp Monday through Friday, must be received by noon Vincent de Paul For more information, contact at 1200 S. Davis Dr. in Arlington. cording to the retreat organizers, June 8-12. The Camp will be held on Wednesday, June 17. Society to meet Fr. Murphy at (817) 927-5383, the week is specially designed for at 1200 S. Davis Dr. in Arlington RSVP to Mandy Cox at fccont@ Sister Dorothy Eggering, SSND, families of all ages. from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. for children att.net or at (817) 685-0756. The in Fort Worth at (817) 283-8601, or Doreen Single-parent and blended ages 8 to 13. cost is $6. For more information, May 15-16 Rose at (817) 329-7370. families are encouraged to at- Activities for the day camp will visit www.fwcreighton.com. tend, and all are invited to bring center around the story of Jonah The Society of St. Vincent de Courage group extended family members as well. with arts and crafts, Bible study, Paul South Central Region will “We invite you to take a break and preparation for the presen- hold its annual meeting May 15- meets twice from the usual hectic activity of tation of the children’s musical, 16 at the South Radisson Hotel in your summer and spend some “Oh, Jonah!” to be held Friday, Fort Worth. The registration fee monthly time as a family reflecting on June 12, at 7 p.m. in the St. Maria is $100. Registration forms are Courage D/FW, a spiritual support your faith and renewing your Goretti School cafetorium. The available online at www.svdpfw. group for Catholics striving to live family bonds,” said Father Al performance is open to the public org. The registration form may chaste lives according to the Catholic McMenamy, SM, chaplain for the and admission is a non-perish- be mailed to Thomas Loughran Church’s teachings on homosexu- retreat, which will be staffed by a able item for St. Anthony’s Food at 7917 Crouse Drive, Fort Worth, ality, meets the second and fourth team of lay and vowed religious Pantry, St. Teresa’s Baby’s World, TX 76137. Friday evenings of each month. Marianists. Daily Mass will be or Tools for School in support of For more information call For more information, e-mail to celebrated and the sacrament the Peace and Justice Ministry at (817) 975-3253. Registration will [email protected] or call of reconciliation will also be St. Maria Goretti. also be available at the door. (972) 938-5433. available daily. A registration form and $55 Total cost is $155 per person registration fee is required Offi cial Assignments for participants age eight and for each child to attend the older, and $95 for children ages camp. Registration deadline is 4 two through seven. Children ages p.m. on Tuesday, May 19. The following assignments have been made by two and under may attend free of The Choir Camp is sponsored Bishop Kevin Vann: charge. The maximum amount by the Music Ministry of St. Maria per family is $880; all meals are Goretti Church and directed by GIRL SCOUT TROUP #3003 — The 6th grade Girl Scout Troop #3003 Father Dan Kelley has been assigned as pastor of St. Joseph provided. Freda Breed, director of Music/ of St. Andrew’s in Southwest Fort Worth, purchased 50 board books and Parish, Arlington, effective July 1. For more information or to Liturgy. Registration materials 17 puzzles as a service project benefiting Cook Children’s Hospital. The register, visit the Tecaboca Web are available by contacting Freda troop spent half of the profits from their annual cookie sales on the Rev. Mr. Alfredo Barba has been assigned as transitional site at www.tecaboca.com or Breed at (817) 274-0643 ext. 234 project that will place the collection of books and puzzles in the waiting deacon at Immaculate Conception Parish, Denton, effective contact Patti Krasensky at (215) or [email protected] or on rooms at the children’s hospital. The other half of the profits was spent April 18. 634-4116 or at pkrasensky@ the church’s Web site at www. on a visit to a Build-A- Bear Workshop. Pictured above (left to right) sm-usa.org. smgparish.org. are Emma B., Kaitlin R., Jaime S., and Katie H. North Texas Catholic, May 8, 2009 Page 5 Diocesan After adapting to a new culture, Alfredo Barba is ordained a deacon, taking his Next step toward priesthood Story and Photos by Barba was ordained to the and seminarians, and started a ICC, and studying English at the celibacy. “I read and signed my Kathy Cribari Hamer diaconate April 18 at Immaculate journey of discernment. University of North Texas. oath in front of the church,” Dcn. Correspondent Conception Parish in Denton, Still studying physics at In his ordination homily, Bish- Alfredo said. “I promised it was and, God willing, will be or- UNAM, Barba began a three- op Kevin Vann spoke of Deacon my free will to do this.” hen Alfredo dained to the priesthood Oct. month process of spending every Alfredo’s land and origin, pray- None of the deacon’s family 30 at the Basilica of Our Lady Saturday at the seminary, and ing the deacon would “show to was present for the either cel- Barba decided of Guadalupe in Mexico City. also consulting with a priest who us the strength, joy, and faith of ebration, however, helping with to be a priest, After that he will minister in was a graduate student in engi- your parents and your people, his vestments at the ordination W North Texas, utilizing his native neering at the same university. their devotion to the Mother of were a local family he said “are he knew it would in- language in an area that has in- “The father made me con- God at Ocotlan and the great like parents to me.” Joe and creasing need for that skill. fi dent,” Barba said, “because strength of God, as your country Theresa Escobar, St. Mark pa- volve discipline and A native of Mexico, Barba’s he could talk with me about shows to so many people. rishioners, met the seminarian home is in Tlaxcala, where he both things — engineering and “Actually I never intended to last July, and have remained in formation. When he lived with his parents Sara the priesthood. And he prayed work in another country,” Dcn. a supportive role with him. decided to be a priest and Alfredo, two sisters, and a with me.” Alfredo said, “to serve people As he spends his fi nal months brother. He studied at the Uni- Barba studied seven years at here, or to speak in English or in preparation for ordination, for the Diocese of versidad Nacional Autónoma de the Seminario Conciliar (major preach in English. Dcn. Alfredo said, “I don’t worry México (National Autonomous seminary) of Mexico, then spent “But in Scripture it says, leave about the priesthood, it is com- Fort Worth, he recog- University of Mexico), UNAM, his last year at The Hispanic your father, leave your mother, ing soon, but I am enjoying this remembering, “It was my life.” Seminary of Our Lady of Gua- and follow Me, and I felt this was ministry as a deacon. nized it would also But life led him another dalupe, a seminary that provides real clear. So I followed Him.” “I go to the parish and stay require adaptation way when students from a lo- formation for priestly vocations The ordination was the sec- there for the people who come cal parish encouraged him to among Hispanic communities in ond public ceremony for the to speak to someone if they have and change: to a new join them at a retreat, where he the United States and Canada. new deacon, the fi rst, April 3 at problems. I assist at Masses experienced parish life, then to During the summer of 2008, Immaculate Conception, was and go around the parish, and culture, country, and a retreat at the seminary, where he came to Denton where he is the formal promise of faith, if someone needs help, I help language. he met the bishop, other priests, completing his pastoral year at obedience to the bishop, and them.”

Dcn. Alfredo Barba, joined by Director of Joe and Theresa Escobar, parishioners at St. Mark Church in Vocations Fr. Kyle Walterscheid (right), Bishop Vann prays over the newly Denton, who have unoffi cially adopted Dcn. Barba since his takes his formal promise of faith, obedience ordained deacon. God willing, arrival in the United States, help vest him during his ordination. Dcn. Barba, newly vested, thanks the congregation to the bishop, and celibacy at Immaculate Dcn. Barba will be ordained to the Standing to the left is Father Rogelio Alcantara, spiritual director for their support during his journey to the Conception Church in Denton on April 3. priesthood Oct. 30. from Dcn. Barba’s seminary in Mexico. priesthood. Page 6 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, May 8, 2009 Diocesan

Holy Trinity School DI Principals hired to fi ll team advances to globals vacancies at St. Andrew and Holy Rosary Schools After taking fi rst place at its Destination ImagiNation® (DI) The vacancies for two Texas. Noll will assume his regional competition and second school principals in the Dio- new duties July 1. place at the DI state competition cese of Fort Worth have been Chad Riley has been named in Houston, a team from Holy fi lled. principal of Holy Rosary Trinity School in Grapevine — The Edward Noll has been School in Arlington for the PequoDIans — will represent the named principal of St. Andrew 2009-10 school year. He suc- school and Texas at the DI Global School in Fort Worth for the ceeds Lynn Day, who an- Finals 2009 competition. The com- 2009-10 school year. He suc- nounced his retirement in petition will be held May 20-23 ceeds Clarice Peninger, who December after 10 years as at the University of Tennessee in announced her retirement principal of Holy Rosary. Knoxville, and will include teams in October after 24 years as For the past four years, from many U.S. states and 45 dif- principal of St. Andrew. Riley has served as the princi- ferent countries. Noll has a bachelor’s degree pal of Sacred Heart School in “This is quite an honor,” said in speech and English from Muenster. He has a bachelor’s Shelly Hickman, one of the team’s Fort Hayes State University in degree in history from the Holy Trinity’s DI team, the PequoDIans, advanced to the Global Finals 2009 managers, and a teacher at Holy competition with their musical rendition of Moby Dick, with John McCarthy (left) Kansas, and a master’s degree University of Dallas in Irving, Trinity. “This is a fi rst for Holy as Starbuck, and Erin Cummings as Captain Ahab. in educational administration a master’s degree in pastoral Trinity and quite a major achieve- from the University of Kansas studies from the University ment. Since Texas represents 20 take on a challenge that develops and cheer each other on to a posi- at Lawrence. of St. Thomas in Houston, percent of all DI Teams in the their critical thinking, teamwork tive end.” He is a veteran Catholic and a certifi cate in Catholic world, just making it out of the and creative problem-solving “I always hoped I would school administrator having school leadership earned at state is a major feat. We are so skills. This team chose the “ViDIo someday make it to globals,” said served as a Catholic school the University of Dallas. proud of these kids!” Lit Hits Challenge” and converted Erin Cummings. “All our work is principal for 14 years at vari- Prior to moving into admin- The team also includes Teri Mc- the classic novel Moby Dick into a fi nally paying off.” ous schools in Kansas, Mis- istration, Riley taught history Carthy, the other team manager, clever music video. Shelly Hickman’s son, Haden, souri, and Illinois. In addition in public schools in Denison 8th-graders John McCarthy, and In addition to writing their own couldn’t agree more. to many years of Catholic and Arlington from 1998-2000 Joanna Coogan, and 7th-graders lyrics and designing an elaborate “I’m so excited to have fi nally school teaching, since 2003 he and at Holy Rosary School Erin Cummings, Theresa Gua- set and props, the team dramati- reached my goal of going to globals has been teaching speech and in Arlington from 2000-2005. rino, and Haden Hickman. cally portrays the key characters in and meeting kids from all over the debate at William B. Travis Chad and his wife, Caryn, are Holy Trinity has eight other Moby Dick and retells the story in world,” Haden said. “This is a great High School in Richmond, the parents of four children. teams that regularly compete a song to the tune of Michael Jack- experience for us all.” in regional competitions. While son’s “Thriller” and other popular some of the students on this team tunes. The students named their have been in DI for up to six years, team after the Moby Dick whaling this team has been together and ship “The Pequod.” gone to the state competition for Coogan says being in DI has the past four years. Haden Hick- made her more confi dent in her man and John McCarthy are the sense of humor, writing, artistic June 8-11 original members of the team. performance, and problem-solv- 2009 Cummings has been involved in ing abilities. She feels accepted DI since 2003, she and Coogan and appreciated by her coaches joined the team in 2005, and Gua- and her friends and says she feels Annual Tschoepe Homiletics rino joined both DI and the team free to be herself. Team member this last fall. Theresa Guarino agrees. “Our practices were innu- “The best part about this is merable and sometimes seemed being able to be creative and not To be held at: endless, but it was definitely worry about what anyone else Holy Family of Nazareth Parish thinks,” Guarino said. worth it,” said John McCarthy, 2323 Cheyenne St “The kids never cease to amaze Teri McCarthy’s son who will at- Irving, TX 75062 tend Nolan Catholic High School me with their creativity and I in Fort Worth next fall. “Nolan am forever thinking, “How did doesn’t have a DI program, so I they come up with that?’” Shelly 972.721.5228 knew this would be my last year. Hickman said. “I underestimate www.udallas.edu/ministry/ This really motivated me to do them all the time, even though I homiletics.cfm my best so we could advance to know they’re exceptional. 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The cost is $65 for to 12 p.m. students who have completed those who register and pay by 5 Summer band camp provides at least one year of band and are p.m. on Friday, May 22, and an opportunities to bring together entering the fi fth grade through additional $10 can be saved for young musicians from across completing the eighth grade. each new student referred to this the Metroplex and learn from Band members from public year’s camp. ST. JOSEPH, RHINELAND FIRST COMMUNION — Thirteen students from St. Joseph Church some of the best music teachers schools are welcome to attend. For more information and to in Rhineland received their first holy Communion on Sunday, April 26, with Father in the area, according to a press Camp will be held in the Music register, visit the “Band” page Charles Gorantla celebrating. Those receiving the sacrament for the first time included release. Hall of the Multi-Purpose Activ- on the school’s Web site at www. 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Business Office (214)522-6533 Contact1124 Commerce Us Drive Richardson, TX 75081 [email protected] Campsite Office (903)845-5834 300 White Pine Drive TRIDENTINE MASS Big Sandy, TX 75755 Latin Indult Mass [email protected] : p.m. Sundays St. Mary of the Assumption Church The ONLY co-ed Catholic Camp in the  W. Magnolia, Fort Worth Southwest accredited by the ACA High Mass Second and Fourth sundays Low Mass First and Third Sundays Page 8 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, May 8, 2009 Diocesan Retired ecology teacher Joe Kuban honored at Nolan Earth Day celebration Story and Photos by Kathy Cribari Hamer Correspondent “I was a student at the Univer- sity of Texas at Arlington on the fi rst Earth Day,” Dr. Joe Kuban told Nolan Catholic High School students at their Earth Day cel- ebration April 22. “I learned about some illegal tree cutting at the Big Thicket, east of Houston; I went with some other students, and we chained ourselves to a tree.” The students were arrested and soon released, Dr. Kuban said, speaking through a keyboard Dr. Joe Kuban, communicating through a portable speech Nolan students Scott Frankovich and Sarah Cottrell plant an evergreen controlled communication device. communications aid, thanks Nolan students for their applause. tree in Dr. Kuban’s honor as part of Earth Day festivities. The respected and loved teacher, who taught ecology at Nolan for students, staff, and supporters, “it high school ecology program in to get rained on in the rainforest, ret presented the painting, reading more than three decades, has will be an opportunity to remind the nation, is unique, said Ellen stung by mosquitoes and all kinds Fitzgerald’s message. “This is in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also ourselves of the need for Christ Browning, who succeeded Dr. of cool stuff.” appreciation of Dr. Joe Kuban’s known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. in our daily lives, and to remind Kuban at Nolan, because “These Also during the ceremony introduction to me and to others,” At the Earth Day celebration, us of Joe’s dedication to helping kids are given the chance … to was the unveiling of a panoramic he wrote, “of the wonders of the Nolan planted an evergreen tree make the environment on our not just study it in a textbook or photograph of the approach to the natural world. I would like to in Dr. Kuban’s honor. “As we open campus and around our world a in a classroom but to experience Chisos Basin of Big Bend National donate this print of the dunes at the Christmas season on cam- constant priority.” it, to smell it, to feel it, to touch it, Park, donated to Nolan by 1984 Big Bend, to Nolan Catholic High pus each year,” Principal Cathy The Nolan ecology program, to hear it, to sleep in it, camping alumnus Sean Fitzgerald. Alumni School, for display in the ecology Buckingham told the assembled thought to be the longest-running for days on end without showers, relations coordinator Patricia Pier- classroom.”

couraged to share the Sign of eucharistic procession. “I’m ish nun who died in 1938 still Diocese… Peace without touching hands Youth… defi nitely going to plan on touches our lives today,” Fr. or kissing. This can be done with coming again next year.” Pio said, referring to the feast FROM PAGE 1 meaningful eye contact, smiles, FROM PAGE 15 With their distinctive gray day, which is celebrated on the Disease Control (CDC) and the and a bow of the head in rever- wooden platform illuminated robes and beards, the religious eighth day after Easter. “Every Tarrant County Health Depart- ence to one another. with a collection of lighted vo- order of priests and brothers age needs a reminder of God’s ment, is asking all our parishes • The faithful should be en- tive candles. The top tier of the has conducted 11 retreats in ridiculous, radical, excessive and schools to take precautions couraged to receive Communion simple altar displays a golden the diocese and have gotten to mercy. We need this reminder to help mitigate its effects. This in their hands and not on their monstrance. This “burning know many returning partici- that he loves us and wants to applies to the entire diocese. tongue. bush,” as the friars refer to it, pants. The friars are viewed as banish from our hearts dark- I have recommended that all • The cup is not to be shared teaches young people to focus friends by the young people ness and sin.” priests and deacons as well as with the faithful during Mass. on Christ’s presence in the who respond to the message He asked the audience to re- members of our diocese exercise Communion is only to be given Holy Eucharist. they deliver. member that the only require- common sense precautions when in the species of the consecrated Elizabeth Victory, chair of “I think they get a real ment for God’s mercy is trust. it comes to the liturgy. Infl uenza bread. the organizing committee, said experience of Christ in the “You don’t have to go on is often spread from person to • Priests, deacons, and ex- the retreat’s most powerful mo- Eucharist — that he’s really a pilgrimage, grow a beard, person through contact with traordinary ministers of Holy ment is the Saturday evening present and truly loves them,” become a Franciscan, or do coughing and sneezing of an Communion should be especially eucharistic procession. said Brother Mariano Demma, some other amazing thing,” Fr. infected person. Simple hygiene reminded of the need to practice “You just have to see it to a former parishioner of St. Pio explained. “All you have such as washing hands and using good hygiene. Ministers of Holy understand it,” she added, de- Elizabeth Ann Seton who to do is open up your heart to alcohol-based hand sanitizers at Communion must be encouraged scribing how the priest moves currently lives in the order’s trust. Jesus wants people to appropriate times can prevent the to wash their hands before Mass through the throng of young- Bronx motherhouse. “When trust him.” spread of infl uenza. If a priest, begins, or even to use an alco- sters holding the monstrance. they leave, they know that in Todd McCartney wanted to altar server, or extraordinary hol-based anti-bacterial solution “They come away knowing their hearts.” share his love for the Catholic minister of Holy Communion before and after distributing Holy that Jesus is truly present in The hours of music, medita- faith with the young men in is sick, whether it is the fl u or Communion. A good practice is the Eucharist and that they tion, and motivational talks his group, and, “I trusted the the common cold or whatever, the distribution of alcohol-based don’t have to be taller, thinner, culminated with a Mass on Di- Holy Spirit would give me the then he or she should not serve antibacterial solution by the smarter, or richer for God to vine Mercy Sunday celebrated words,” he said. until the sickness has passed. Eucharistic Minister Captain to love them.” by Father Pio Maria Hoffman. A gun took his friend’s Likewise, if members of the faith other ministers while the priest NCHS junior Morgan Grib- During his homily, the priest life, but it was the story about community are not feeling well, is preparing for distribution of ble decided to attend Youth read excerpts from a diary the power of another type of especially during this period, Communion. 2000 for the fi rst time after the belonging to Saint Faustina weapon — the rosary — that please stay home and do not The Diocesan School Superin- friars visited her campus earlier Kowalska, the Polish nun who impressed his listeners. The risk the possibility of spreading tendent’s Offi ce is coordinating in the week to promote the is credited with initiating the cowboy carries his rosary at infections to others. with each school concerning pre- event. The weekend exceeded apostolic movement of Divine all times, and it was with him The following precautions cautionary actions in schools. her expectations. Mercy. Through her journal when he needed it most. should be followed concerning Let us all pray for our com- “It seemed like a good op- entries, Jesus conveyed to the “The Catholic faith is so the celebration of Mass: munity and the families who are portunity to grow in faith, but world the great message of (spiritually) rich, and it gives • The faithful should be affected by this disease that they I had no idea it would be this God’s mercy and revealed the us so many tools to help us get encouraged to not hold hands suffer minor effects and recover amazing,” said the St. Peter the pattern of Christian perfec- through ordinary life,” McCart- during the reciting of the Our promptly. And pray for those Apostle parishioner who was tion based on trust in God and ney explained. “I just didn’t Father. who have died. May their souls impressed by the outpouring mercy toward one’s neighbors. want these kids to take the ro- • The faithful should be en- rest in peace. of tearful emotion during the “This obscure beautiful Pol- sary lightly. I know its power.” North Texas Catholic, May 8, 2009 Page 9 Diocesan MSU Campus Ministry offers students a place to

By JenaraBe, Kocks Burgess Love,“It’s a part of our Catholic and Serve Correspondent faith, and now it’s something ABOVE: The late Bishop Joseph we’re known for on campus,” Delaney dedicated the Midwestern he students Neely said. State University Catholic Campus Francisco Salas, a 23-year-old Center building in 1986. MSU CCC involved in senior accounting and Spanish Director Debra Neely said they are the faith- major and the CCC’s student as- blessed to have a building that was sistant, said the group’s service built specifi cally for the Catholic Campus Center. projects over the years have nourishing work of included collecting food for the theT Catholic Campus BELOW: Midwestern State University Wichita Falls Area Food Bank, Catholic Campus Center Director Center at Midwest- building houses for Habitat Debbie Neely passes out songbooks for Humanity, playing bingo and other information before its 6 p.m. ern State University with senior citizens at Texoma Sunday Mass, which is celebrated Christian Care Center, and host- weekly during the school year. ing events for children from the in Wichita Falls have Madeleine Zaehringer and Marisol Arvizu, both members of the Midwestern State North Texas State Hospital in made service to their University Catholic Campus Center, play bingo with senior citizens at Texoma Wichita Falls and the Arc, for- Christian Care Center in Wichita Falls on March 25. merly known as the Association community their No. 1 for Retarded Citizens. the time,” she said. “You’ve got population, with students from priority. “We don’t stay here with God there to help you through the Caribbean, and other parts each other. We go out and have the rough patches.” of the world. This year marks the fourth fun with other people,” Salas Josh Loeffl er, an 18-year-old Paul said she joined the out of the past six years that the said. sophomore math major who Catholic campus ministry CCC at MSU has been recog- The Catholic Campus Center just started his fi rst year at Mid- because of her faith foundation nized with the James L. Stewart students have also facilitated western this fall, said that of all and because she was a very Service Award at the school’s confi rmation retreats and other the activities he has participated active member of the Catholic May leadership banquet. events for high school students in during his fi rst year with the Church in her home country of Campus Ministry Direc- from Wichita Falls area Catholic CCC, the service activities are Dominica. tor Debra Neely said service parishes. his favorites. “It (CCC) was very welcom- became the group’s focus seven “I love the confi rmation “That’s one of my passions. ing, very warm, and a safe years ago during her second retreats,” said Michele Pisciot- That we can go out and be a haven,” she said. year as director. She asked the tano, a senior education major. positive impact on our commu- Paul said it can be diffi cult ferent,” she said. students what they wanted to “The high school students get to nity — that’s something special to adjust to a new culture and Churches of different faiths do at the beginning of the year, see college kids who still have a that we do,” he said. environment as she and other in the area also provide the as she does every year, and a strong faith in Christ. You’re able Encouraged by his high Caribbean students have had to Catholic campus ministry with large number of them were in- to share your journey in faith. school youth minister to take do, but CCC has really helped. lunches on Mondays during terested in community service. You don’t have to be perfect all part in the ministry, Loeffl er Pisciottano, who is also a the school year, Neely said. says, “I came to the fi rst Mass member of the national soror- They call the gathering, “Dollar of the year. There is something ity Alpha Phi, said that while Lunch” because students can special about the CCC Mass.” her sorority offers her the social eat for a dollar and enjoy fellow- Neely said on average, 60 aspects of the college experi- ship with one another. people, including a few Wichita ence, the CCC helps her grow as Neely said besides Dollar Falls community members who a woman of God. She said she Lunch and service projects, are not students, attend the would encourage college stu- one of the students’ favorite CCC’s Mass at 6 p.m. Sundays dents to get involved with their activities is called “Theology on during the school year. Six Catholic campus ministries. Flap.” Neely explained that it is priests from parishes in Wichita “It’s a family away from called that because the students Falls and surrounding areas take home. They embrace your whole meet with Father Hoa Nguyen turns presiding at the Masses. heart the way you are. It’s im- at the International House Salas said that a large portant for them to have people of Pancakes near his church, Sacred Heart, and have the op- ABOVE: Student Bryson Lawrence, Student Assistant Francisco Salas, and number of the students who they can count on and hold them Father John Swistovich, pastor of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Wichita participate in the MSU CCC are accountable,” she said. portunity to ask him anything Falls, talk about the liturgy before Mass on April 26. Fr. Swistovich brought from the Caribbean, and they Neely said the MSU Catholic they want. Deacon candidate Jim Bindel, a former CCC guitarist when he was a student at lead the music for the center’s campus ministry has an ecumen- Fr. Nguyen said he enjoys MSU, to Mass to give the refl ection that night. weekly Mass. He said some of ical aspect, as well. They have spending time with the MSU their songs are very lively and joint activities with other campus CCC students, and also said BELOW: MSU Catholic Campus Center students, get ready to go on a canoe upbeat, while others are medita- ministries including groups from that a Catholic Campus Center fl oat during their fall retreat in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, on Oct. 6, 2008. tive and soulful. the Methodist, Assembly of God, is important on any college Caesarina Paul, a 34-year-old Church of Christ, and Baptist campus. freshman sociology major from denominations. It is especially important for Dominica, an island nation in At the beginning of each faith formation in a segment of the Caribbean Sea, sings and school year, they collaborate the Church, post high school plays a traditional drum from on a picnic to invite all new graduates, whose percentage for her country called the tabou dur- students to get involved in the nonattendance is high, roughly ing CCC Masses. campus ministry centers. This 80 to 90 percent. “We try to make the music year, they also had a day of They are growing from their Caribbean, but we also recog- prayer together on the Tuesday teen-aged faith into adult faith, nize the American style. It is during Holy Week called, “Jour- he said. “The transition is very toned down a bit,” she said. ney to the Cross,” she said. diffi cult. The CCC is available Neely said the Midwestern “All the directors get along. to guide and help them grow Campus ministry is able to em- We look for what we have in into ownership of their faith,” brace a signifi cant international common instead of what is dif- he said. Page 10 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, May 8, 2009 Diocesan

ABOVE: Bishop Kevin Vann, joined on the altar by Deacon Don Warner and by the pastors of the parish schools represented at the Mass, celebrates the annual Eighth Grade Mass for nearly 500 young Catholic school students.

BELOW: Superintendent Don Miller addresses the gathering of youth and their school leaders, expressing hope in their future and belief in their abilities. Students representing the Catholic grade schools of the diocese prepare to process into the Eighth Grade Mass, held April 22 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Keller. At annual Eighth Grade Mass, bishop challenges students to go forth and Spread the Faith

Story and Photos by and their teachers who fi lled “Today you give me hope in Joan Kurkowski-Gillen St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church ou know what it means to always what you will become.” Correspondent in Keller April 22. “You know Dressed in their varied what it means to always be “Ybe people of hope. Pray to fi nd the uniforms, representatives from oung people people of hope. Pray to fi nd the each school’s eighth grade presence of Christ in the world around you growing up in presence of Christ in the world served as lectors, ushers, and around you and extend that to and extend that to others.” music ministers. Jason Ayala, today’s world others.” an eighth grade student at Our Y The bishop challenged the — Bishop Kevin Vann Lady of Victory, sketched a live in a culture that graduating Eighth-graders to picture titled “God’s Grace” for persevere in being Christ-like as the Mass program. too often celebrates they live out their faith. is held to mark the milestone, and it was done in the context Logan Trachta, from Im- “It’s our prayer that all while providing an opportunity of family, parish, and school,” maculate Conception Catholic individualism. the graduates of our Catholic to ask for God’s blessing as stu- he said. “It gives me hope, faith, School in Denton, was chosen During the annual Eighth schools will show the love of dents take on new and exciting and a belief in what you can and to serve as a lector for the fi rst Grade Mass, Fort Worth Bishop Christ to those they meet along responsibilities. Bishop Vann will do.” reading. Kevin Vann offered the as- the way and persevere in ser- concelebrated the liturgy with The school administrator told “I felt honored to participate sembly of graduating students vice to one another,” he added. several church pastors and other the youngsters to remember because the bishop was here, a countercultural view, telling “Not because it’s a nice or good members of clergy. that the two most precious gifts and I’ve known some of these them it’s more important to thing to do but because it’s a Looking over the crowd of God has given them are life and priests since I was a kid,” he serve God and others as they refl ection of Christ himself. It’s a soon-to-be graduates, School his love. And then, recalling said, referring to Father Isaac move forward through life. command we take on by virtue Superintendent Don Miller his own eighth grade gradua- Orozco and Father James Flynn, “In your years attending of who we are.” expressed hope for the Church’s tion, Miller recited the words who had both served at Immac- our Catholic grade schools, A total of 460 eighth-graders future. he heard from his own parish ulate Conception Church. you have studied not only the are expected to graduate in the “I know for the past 14 years priest. Trachta, who will attend Den- subjects needed for life, but also diocese this year. The annual lit- or so, each of you on a daily ba- “What we are is a gift from ton High School in the fall, says your Catholic faith,” he said urgy, which brings together stu- sis has encountered the person God. What we become is our the Mass was a “great way” to to the throng of young people dents from across the diocese, and teachings of Jesus Christ, gift back to God,” he continued. end his years in Catholic school.

Students from St. John the Apostle Fathers Kyle Walterscheid (left) and James Flynn share some light moments School in North Richland Hills sing Eighth-graders representing the grade schools of the diocese offer prayers during after Mass with students from Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Denton. together during the liturgy. the Mass. Students served as lectors, ushers, and music ministers at the liturgy. North Texas Catholic, May 8, 2009 Page 11 Diocesan Loreto House ministry opens doors to offer women contemplating abortion A Safe Haven By Tony Gutiérrez with end of life issues. LEFT: Randy Bollig and his wife Associate Editor “We focus on the woman, Laurie Bollig pose inside the Loreto Photos by Juan Guajardo walking through her pregnan- House chapel. The chapel is designed cy with her, loving her, helping after the original Loreto House in Italy. Loreto House opened its doors to hen Gabriel her understand God’s love all the parishes in the Metroplex on for her and loving herself and the Archan- Sunday when it hosted an open house W her body,” says Laurie Bollig, and appreciation gathering for the gel told Mary that she executive director for Loreto community. House. “Just like Mary carried would give birth to Jesus to see Elizabeth when BELOW: Chris Bollig puts up a frame she was pregnant, we want to for his mother, Laurie Bollig, the the Son of God, her bring Jesus to women. That’s director of Loreto House, before the been our motto, ‘What would open house. The Loreto House is a parents, Saints Ann Mary do?’” non-profi t organization helping women The facility’s prayer chapel with unplanned pregnancies. The and Joachim, pro- ministry also serves the elderly and is designed after the original terminally ill. vided a safe haven for Loreto House, which is now located in Italy, and is deco- her in their home. It is rated with donated stone walls realize that we are not there and tiled fl oor. The new facility to ‘fi x’ a woman, or to try to in this tradition that also has a welcome area with change her behaviors. We are Randy and Laurie couches, and two visitation there to serve her, and to love rooms with chairs rather than her. By doing this we are show- Bollig started the Lo- desks or tables. There is also an ing her the love of our Lord. offi ce and kitchen area for staff, We must help the women we reto House ministry and a conference room where serve to see her own value and meetings and classes such as dignity as a child of God. By in Denton, named for Natural Family Planning, and doing this, she will be able to the home of Mary’s other topics related to the min- love her child and choose life,” istry will be taught. writes Bollig in the information parents. “Ann and Joachim welcomed provided. everyone… we want this to be Loreto House, a ministry a welcome center, as if you’re SAINT ANN AND JOACHIM loved one to offer prayer and Campus Ministry in Denton. dedicated to promoting the coming home,” says Michael FOSTER GRANDPARENTS support to the patient and fam- In the fall of 2008, the youth “Culture of Life” from concep- Demma, a member of the According to Bollig, “foster ily, according to information groups from both parishes ran tion to natural death, opened ministry’s board of directors. grandparent” volunteers act as provided at the open house. a clothing drive and collected its doors March 29 with an The new facility also has a a listening ear for the women Loreto House provides resourc- 4,500 pounds of clothing for the open house. The public pre- medical room where volunteer by calling and encouraging es and educational materials to thrift store. sentation of the ministry came nurses, doctors, and profes- them by “doing things grand- help volunteers in this mission. Volunteers typically hang, after two years and more than sional counselors will provide parents do, like sending a Volunteers accompany a dy- size, price, and steam clothes 100 volunteers worked to lay assistance. Demma also says holiday card or birthday card, ing patient, showing them they in a warehouse in the back of its foundation. During the the ministry is seeking a sono- maybe [buying her] lunch or a are not alone. “It is building a the store. Non-clothing items come-and-go event, ministry gram machine to provide free small gift, praying for her, and relationship. It is a matter of are dusted and cleaned, and directors led visitors on tours of sonograms to women. letting her know that [their] seeing the face of Christ in this media such as books, movies, the new facility, located at 913 “Ninety percent of the time, prayers are with her.” patient who is sick or dying,” and music, are also offered for Ave. C in Denton. once they [women] see a pic- Training will be offered every writes Laurie Bollig in a fl ier sale. According to information According to its Web site, ture [of their unborn child] they few months in a one-time ses- about the ministry. provided at the open house, www.loretohouse.org, the cen- won’t abort,” Demma said. sion of several hours designed Holy Family Thrift Store seeks ter will primarily serve women to help build relationships be- HOLY FAMILY THRIFT STORE volunteers to help sort and facing unplanned pregnancies VISITATION VOLUNTEERS tween volunteers and the preg- The ministry is supported by price items and coordinate by providing baby and mater- Visitation volunteers serve nant women they will serve. the nearby Holy Family Thrift other volunteers. nity items, and Catholic parent- women in unplanned pregnan- Store at 1103 Ave. C, which “We start the day with ing assistance. They plan to cies, according to Laurie Bollig. SAINT JOSEPH’S collects donations of used items prayer here,” says Loreto offer sonograms of the develop- Volunteers are not trained coun- END OF LIFE MINISTRY and is staffed by volunteers House Director Laurie Bollig. ing children. In addition Loreto selors, but provide an ear to End of Life Ministry vol- from St. Mark and Immacu- “We know all of this belongs to House will provide prayerful listen to the women they serve. unteers work with the family, late Conception churches and God, and he’ll lead us in a way support for families dealing “A Visitation Volunteer must priest, or minister of a dying students from the Catholic to use it best.”

Tom Barger, of St. Mark parish in Denton, tours the Holy Family Thrift Chanacee Ruth-Kilgore, Respect Life director for the Diocese of Fort Worth, Laurie Bollig (center), director of Loreto House, Store, where an open house was also held. The store is operated by helps Loreto House founder Randy Bollig unload donated items at the back shows some visitors the newly opened chapel. Loreto House, and is the primary source of funding for the ministry. entrance of Holy Family Thrift Store. The thrift store supports the ministry. Page 12 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, May 8, 2009 Viewpoints Adult stem cells offer safe, moral alternative to embryonic research

By Lucas Pollice These cells will eventually become bone use of human embryos or fetuses as an The stem cells were used to grow tissue tissue, heart tissue, brain tissue, pancre- object of experimentation constitutes a to bridge the injury site on the spinal n March 9, Presi- as, spinal cord, etc. There are 220 total crime against their dignity as human cord. cell/tissue types that these cells can beings who have a right to the same dent Obama become. Once they are retrieved, they respect owed to a child once born, just • Some cases of Parkinson’s disease signed an execu- can continue to grow and grow into as to every person. have been successfully cured using what are called stem-cell lines. The goal these same neural stem cells. O This moral condemnation also regards is to place the cells into humans to grow tive order allowing fed- procedures that exploit living human new and healthy tissue that is needed to • In addition, some adult stem cells embryos and fetuses — sometimes eral funding for embryonic cure disease. from the marrow of the hipbone have specifi cally “produced” for this purpose been discovered to be immunologically by in vitro fertilization — either to stem-cell research. This Adult stem cells: Adult stem cells privileged, that is, they can be placed be used as “biological material” or as are stem cells that are taken from an in anyone and not be rejected. Thus, a caused a fi restorm of con- providers of organs or tissue for adult. Umbilical cords, placentas, and generic stem cell can be used to cure transplants in the treatment of cer- amniotic fl uid can be saved after birth, many diseases in anyone! troversy and opposition, tain diseases. The killing of innocent and adult stem cells can be retrieved human creatures, even if carried out to especially from many reli- from them. Adult stem cells can also Therefore, since research using adult help others, constitutes an absolutely be retrieved from bone marrow, from stem cells does not result in the destruc- unacceptable act. gious groups including the the hipbone, liposuction, and from the tion of innocent human life, the Church — THE GOSPEL OF LIFE, 63 nasal epithelium (neural stem cells) supports and encourages adult stem- Catholic Church. *Emphasis added from cadavers within 20 hours of death cell research. In fact, the Church loves, (with full, informed consent of fam- MEDICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH praises, and promotes science and sci- This once again raised many ques- ily). However, adult stem cells cannot EMBRYONIC STEM-CELL THERAPY entifi c research that helps to better our tions about the morality of stem-cell become all 220 cell/tissue types. They society and the human condition. God research: What exactly is stem-cell are more restrictive and not as fl exible. In addition to embryonic stem-cell has blessed us with our reason to learn research and does the Church condemn This is why embryonic stem cells are so research being morally unacceptable, and discover marvelous things about all forms of stem-cell research? These coveted. there are also signifi cant medical dif- the world and about human nature. are important questions that we as fi culties involved. Although embryonic However, science is not autonomous Catholics need to know the answers to, MORAL PROBLEMS WITH stem cells can become all 220 cell/tissue and must always respect the life and if we are to be informed participants EMBRYONIC STEM-CELL RESEARCH types, they are very powerful and grow dignity of the human person in all of its in the public square regarding these very quickly. Because they grow so fast, stages from the moment of conception important moral issues. The central issue is the destruction when they are placed in the body they to natural death. of human embryos. The Church clearly very often grow tumors. In addition, In conclusion, while science is a gift WHAT IS STEM-CELL RESEARCH? teaches that life begins at the moment since embryonic stem cells come from from God and can be used in many of conception. One can never destroy another person, they are almost always ways for the good of humanity, it must A stem cell is a “blank” cell that has human life for therapeutic reasons, no rejected. To date, there has been no suc- always halt before the sacredness of hu- not yet made up its mind as to what it matter how good the reason, no matter cess in using embryonic stem cells in man life so as not to destroy life or the is going to be. Very early in embryonic the benefi t. Thus, any form of stem-cell curing any disease. source of life and love. The Church will life, the embryo is fi lled with these stem research that results in the destruction continuously defend the sacredness of cells that have not yet determined what of human life in its embryonic form is SUCCESSFUL AND MORAL USE all human life, from the moment of con- type of cell and tissue they will become. absolutely morally unacceptable. OF ADULT STEM CELLS ception to natural death, from any form The idea behind stem-cell research is In addition, the use of stem cells for of science and technology that results that if we can get these stem cells, we medical research that have been ob- Quite different from embryonic stem in harming or destroying human life can manipulate them to become the tained from the deliberate and violent cells, adult stem cells can be morally and dignity. Catholics and all Christians kind of tissue that is needed, such as destruction of human life is also abso- retrieved from umbilical cords, placen- should make our voices known to bring brain tissue, heart tissue, lung tissue, lutely morally unacceptable. Therefore tas, and amniotic fl uid. They can also the light of Christ into the area of bio- and so on. These healthy tissues can using stem cells from aborted fetuses be morally retrieved from one’s own or medical research and preserve human then be implanted in someone with an and from already destroyed embryos is another person’s tissue as long as there life from the very moment of concep- illness or disease to bring about a cure. immoral. As Pope John Paul II force- is informed consent. These cells can be tion. For more information on stem-cell The real moral question behind fully states: retrieved and used in research without research please visit the USCCB Web stem-cell research is how we get them. the killing of an innocent human life. In site at www.usccb.org/prolife/issues/ The retrieval of stem cells from embryos This evaluation of the morality of abor- addition, there has been great success bioethic/stemcell/index.shtml for a results in the violent destruction of the tion is to be applied also to the recent using adult stem cells to cure disease. great deal of additional resources, pam- embryo and the direct killing of a new forms of intervention on human Because these cells can be retrieved phlets, church documents, and articles human being. Embryos are not the only embryos which, although carried out from your own body they are much on this important topic. source of stem cells, and embryonic for purposes legitimate in themselves, less likely to be rejected. Here are some stem-cell research has yet to be proven inevitably involve the killing of those em- recent examples of the successful use of Lucas Pollice is director of successful, while using stem cells ob- bryos. This is the case with experimen- adult stem cells: Catechesis and Adult Faith tained from adults has been proven to tation on embryos, which is becoming Formation and RCIA for the be quite successful. increasingly widespread in the fi eld of • A mother was cured of leukemia diocese. Lucas holds a degree biomedical research and is legally per- using the umbilical cord stem cells from in theology from the Francis- DIFFERENT TYPES AND SOURCES mitted in some countries. Although “one the birth of her daughter. can University of Steubenville OF STEM CELLS must uphold as licit procedures carried and has a master’s degree in out on the human embryo which respect • An 11-year-old boy was cured of theological studies from the Institute for Embryonic stem cells: These are the life and integrity of the embryo and sickle-cell anemia using an umbilical Pastoral Theology of Ave Maria University. the stem cells taken from the embryo do not involve disproportionate risks for cord stem-cell implant. He is an adjunct professor of theology with conceived through In Vitro fertilization. it, but rather are directed to its heal- the Cardinal Newman Institute in Fort As the cells continue to divide, they be- ing, the improvement of its condition • Six Texans were cured of spinal Worth. Lucas and his wife, Mary, have fi ve come what we call a blastocyst, which is of health, or its individual survival,” cord injuries by using neural stem cells children, Cecilia, Nicholas, Timothy, Chris- fi lled with hundreds of these stem cells. it must nonetheless be stated that the retrieved from their nasal epithelium. tian, and Julia. North Texas Catholic, May 8, 2009 Page 13 Views

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And even if you could mind read in increased risk of potentially your native tongue, everything would depend on the without a prescrip- composition and literary skills of the thinker, wouldn’t it? And I’m just not that interested in spending my time tion. fatal ectopic pregnancies. on endless thought editing. The reaction of the press to So let’s agree to let the mind reading option rest. the FDA’s decision has been But here’s the thing. This morning at a dental ap- predictable and dead wrong. pointment, I realized there is potential benefi t in Editorials declared it “a long- by “more than 23 percent,” cover-up of statutory rape can- thought bubbles. overdue triumph of science but that effi cacy claims of 80 not be ignored. My dentist is friendly, and we love to chat. 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Not only was my drug’s mode of action and side contraceptive failure” (e.g., protein levels in the uterine mouth gaping, there was a big hole in my equanimity. effects are downplayed. torn condom) or missing one’s lining so the week-old embryo Now I had anxiety not just because of the mini vacuum One of Plan B’s earliest birth control pills for two days. cannot implant to receive nutri- instrument in my cheek and that annoying desire to champions, Princeton’s James According to Managing Contra- tion from his or her mother. swallow, but my reporter’s quest for information. 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SEE HAMER, P. 26 Page 14 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, May 8, 2009 Diocesan Bishop Vann dedicates Holy Redeemer’s fi rst church

Judie Woodall (center), pastoral assistant for the parish, described the decade of planning that preceded the building of the church before asking the bishop to dedicate the new church building.

Bishop Vann, joined by deacon- Story by Kristin Zschieche The new Holy Redeemer Church in Aledo is a 25,000 square-foot facility. candidate and Architects with Martsolf Architecture designed a “wrap around” seating Photos by Anne Peirce parishioner arrangement that permits members of the congregation to be seated close to the Scott France, and Bobby Stewart altar while also experiencing a sense of closeness to others during prayer. (Photo spread sacred by Kristin Zschiesche) oil on the artisans who helped make the bishop as he rubbed chrism on center and n a beautifully or- four corners of parish’s dream become reality. the walls, repeatedly making the the limestone chestrated liturgy The key was ceremoniously sign of the cross to signify that the altar during handed from the builder to the building is given over entirely and the dedication April 25, Bishop architect to the bishop, who perpetually to Christian worship. ceremony. I asked Father Jenry Ruiz, pastor Next, incense was burned on the Kevin Vann dedicated of Immaculate Conception Parish altar and carried throughout the Holy Redeemer Catho- in Juticalpa, Honduras, Holy Re- church representing the ascension deemer’s sister parish, to unlock of Christ and prayers rising to lic Parish in Aledo’s fi rst the doors. This role is normally re- God’s throne. served for the dedicating parish’s Preparing for the celebration permanent church, a priest, however Father Robert of the Eucharist, excess oil was 25,000-square-foot fa- Wilson, Holy Redeemer’s pastor, wiped away, a cloth was placed died unexpectedly on Christmas on the altar, and fl owers set before cility with seating for Day. Parishioners were shocked it. Altar and church candles were and saddened, yet determined lit signifying the light of Christ 500. to complete the dream Fr. Wilson shining in the church and through lovingly guided them toward for his followers. “A parish church is what can be nine years. Parishioners received Com- called the front line of faith,” said Worshippers entered the munion for the fi rst time in their Bishop Vann, “where people, day breathtaking 10,000-square-foot new home, then the Blessed in and out, bring their joys and sor- church with light interior walls, Sacrament was carried to the rows, ups and downs, to meet the dark walnut-stained woodwork, eucharistic reservation chapel in Lord Himself present in word and and gray slate fl ooring, fi lling a procession. The chapel was in- Bishop Vann speaks to the assembly sacrament, to be nourished then it to capacity. Another 200 fi lled augurated, placing the sacrament at the conclusion of the Mass, prior to sent forth again and again into the an overfl ow area in the adjoin- in the tabernacle and lighting the the presentation and blessing of the challenges of daily life.” ing parish hall. As parishioners perpetual candle to indicate the memorial plaque honoring Fr. Robert Wilson, founding pastor. The site for the $4.9 million Sal- assembled to celebrate 10 years presence of Christ. ado stone and stucco, red-roofed of dreams, prayers, and hard The service concluded with Fr. Jenry Ruiz (left) stands with former structure surrounded by hundreds work, the setting sun brilliantly the presentation of a memorial parishioner Tom Ghesquiere (center) and Honduran artist Alfredo Gonzalez, of acres of ranchland was softened illuminated the western-facing plaque for Fr. Wilson from Holy who carved the memorial plaque, by the springtime crop of Texas stained glass window depicting Redeemer’s Honduran sister Stations of the Cross, and tabernacle wildfl owers whose blooms cov- Christ’s ascension. The striking parish. for the new church. ered the ground and medians in image projected onto the church’s “We want to express our the newly-paved parking lot, an opposite wall, refl ecting the hope gratitude to Fr. Robert, who from ideal backdrop for the church’s of resurrection. heaven is here with us,” Fr. Jenry long-awaited service concluded. programs. Over its brief history, mission-style architecture. “Wash us in rivers, O Lord,” said through a translator. “And we Worshippers proceeded to the Holy Redeemer has also received With 700 worshipers gathered sang worshippers lead by a mul- want you to know that in Juticalpa, 300-person parish hall and some extensive support from others. outside the church, Bishop Vann tidenominational choir and the we have a home for you also.” of the facility’s eight religious edu- Before Saturday’s dedication, and seven concelebrating priests orchestra, as the bishop blessed Symbolic of the close relation- cation classrooms for fellowship the parish held Mass and other approached. After describing the water of the baptismal font. ship between the two parishes the and a celebratory meal. activities at Aledo High School the parish’s dream to have a As a reminder of baptism, the tabernacle and the stations of the “Today is a day of celebration, and Aledo Community Center. Catholic church in Aledo, Holy bishop sprinkled the assembled cross were carved of mahogany by yet with a touch of sadness,” Its administrative offi ces were at Redeemer’s Pastoral Assistant people, followed by the church’s a Honduran artist who travelled said Woodall. “We are absolutely St. Francis Episcopal Church in Judie Woodall said to Bishop walls and altar. to Aledo for the dedication. thrilled to fulfi ll this dream within Willow Park. Members of Aledo Vann, “We respectfully ask you The Litany of the Saints pre- The ambo and cover for the our parish. Still, while Fr. Bob United Methodist Church joined to accept this key and dedicate ceded the anointing of the altar. lower baptismal font are made of is with us in spirit, we miss his Holy Redeemer creating an im- our new home to the honor and Bishop Vann poured sacred Honduran mahogany by Texan physical presence and the sup- pressive choir and orchestra for glory of God.” chrism in the center, then on the woodworkers, and the cover’s portive, spiritual role he played the dedication with an impressive On behalf of the parish’s four corners, of the limestone centerpiece is Texas mesquite. The in our lives.” performance. 370 families, Woodall thanked altar quarried in Mexico, before corpus on the crucifi x was carved Holy Redeemer focuses its Holy Redeemer Parish is Martsolf Architecture, F.P.I. Build- spreading the oil over the entire of linden wood in Italy. ministries on its Honduran located in Aledo at 16250 Old ers, and all subcontractors and surface. All eyes were on the With thunderous applause, the sister parish and local outreach Weatherford Road. North Texas Catholic, May 8, 2009 Page 15 National Annual Youth 2000 retreat encourages Texas youth to Trust in God

Small groups met during the day on Saturday, discussing topics Youth 2000 participants sing devotional hymns to Mary after such as the true presence of Christ in the Eucharist and the Young people led an International Rosary on Saturday, offering prayers crowning her statue on Sunday morning. sacrament of reconciliation. in Tagalog, English, Vietnamese, and Spanish.

Story and Photos by Joan Kurkowski-Gillen Correspondent uddled to- gether on H the fl oor of Nolan Catholic High School’s Hartnett Are- na, the group of 17- ABOVE: Fr. Pio Maria Hoffman, and 18-year-old boys CFR, celebrates Sunday morning Eucharist. Each Youth 2000 retreat watched intently as includes daily Mass, the sacrament of reconciliation, adoration of the the man in the white Blessed Sacrament, prayer, talks, music, and fellowship, as a way of cowboy hat pulled a helping young people to develop a deep and lasting personal simple, brown rosary relationship with Jesus Christ, out of his pocket. Fin- especially in the Eucharist. gering the dull beads, the local rancher Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR, a member of the national Youth 2000 team, speaks on Saturday morning about the true presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Large group talks were presented next to a explained to his riv- large tiered, wooden platform illuminated with a collection of lighted votive candles, with a golden monstrance on the top. This “burning bush,” as the friars refer to it, teaches young people to focus on eted audience how he Christ’s presence in the Holy Eucharist. used the prayer tool ney, who arrived moments psychologist, police offi cer, weekend after his buddy shot himself in or priest. I’m just a guy, but brought to- at the scene of his best the head. I had a rosary, and I knew I gether 1,200 friend’s suicide. The Weatherford rancher had Christ right there with teens, young moved the victim’s young me,” McCartney said, recall- adults, and “I had to take control of the wife and baby to safety and ing the summer tragedy. “He their chap- situation,” said Todd McCart- then approached the blood- was deceased — I could tell by erones from Two Youth 2000 participants, joined by Sr. Ann Kateri soaked body. the wound — but God doesn’t 30 different Hamm, CFR, lead other teens in singing, praise, and worship “I’m not work on timelines.” youth groups on Saturday morning. a trained The St. Stephen parishio- across the state ner placed the rosary on his of Texas. United States each year. friend’s body and prayed for The three-day retreat is de- Sponsored by the Diocese his soul. signed to expose young people of Fort Worth, the North Texas “If I didn’t love my faith, I to the power of the Holy Spirit retreat is led each year by couldn’t have done that,” he and help them form a stronger the Franciscan Friars of the added. “I would have been a bond to their faith. Started in Renewal who use inspirational wimp.” 1990, the Youth 2000 initiative talks, upbeat music, small It’s personal testimonies answered a challenge from group conversations, and from average, faith-fi lled Pope John Paul II to become adoration to help the impres- Catholics like McCartney that “shining heralds of the re- sionable audience recognize help make Youth 2000 a life evangelization and generous God’s love in their lives. A Todd McCartney, a parishioner at St. Stephen Church in Weatherford (in cowboy changing event for hundreds of architects of the civilization strong visual tool used to hat) shares his devotion to Mary and his personal experience of his Catholic faith young people. This year’s April of love.” More than 40 Youth reinforce that belief is a tiered, with a group of young men. 17-19 event on Divine Mercy 2000 gatherings are held in the SEE YOUTH, P. 8 Page 16 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, May 8, 2009 National

NATIONAL NEWSBRIEFS

Cardinal Rigali urges House members to co-sponsor Pregnant Women Support Act WASHINGTON (CNS) — Whatever their position on abor- tion, any House members who agree that “no woman should ever have to undergo an abortion because she feels she has no choice” or alternatives should co-spon- sor the Pregnant Women Support Act, said Cardinal Justin Rigali of Philadelphia. The legislation, introduced by Rep. Lincoln Davis, D-Tenn., “provides an authentic common ground, an approach that people can embrace regardless of their position on other issues,” said the cardinal, chair- man of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activi- ties, in an April 24 letter to House members. “An abortion performed under ... social and economic duress meets no one’s standard for ‘freedom of choice,’” he added. The bill provides “many kinds of life-affi rming support for pregnant women and their unborn children,” Cardinal Rigali said, adding that it “reaches out to women with a helping hand when they are most vulnerable, and most engaged in mak- ing a decision about life or death for their unborn children.” Elms College catcher Gina Gilday reaches for a pitch in a game against Bay Path College in Chicopee, Mass., April 18. Hope for avoiding mutual annihilation grows Gilday, a junior who was born without legs, has played softball for more than a dozen years. (CNS photo by Fred LeBlanc, with U.S. proposal to reduce nuclear arms The Catholic Observer) WASHINGTON (CNS) — President Barack Obama’s recent move to open a new round of nuclear arms reduc- tion talks this year represents the best opening since the Disability doesn’t limit possibilities for presidency of Ronald Reagan to make meaningful cuts in the world’s nuclear weapons stockpiles, according to faith-based disarmament advocates. Speaking in Prague, Massachusetts athlete born without legs Czech Republic, April 5, Obama called for a new Strategic CHICOPEE, Mass. (CNS) — A believe that God gives you certain Gilday. Arms Reduction Treaty with Russia to replace the 1990s- few weeks ago, a friend came to things to deal with because you Eda Gilday’s face lights up era START, which expires Dec. 5. A new treaty, the presi- Gina Gilday’s Elms College dorm can handle them. He would never when she begins to talk about dent said, would be a step toward the eventual elimination room and asked to borrow a pair give you anything you can’t the youngest of her four children. of nuclear weapons. The president said he and Russian of socks. handle,” said Gilday, who has Gina’s siblings are Candace, 28; President Dmitry Medvedev broached the subject during That’s not an unusual occur- bilateral lower limb defi ciency. Ricky, 25; and T.J., 23. the economic summit in London in early April. Obama told rence among juniors in college. Gilday’s lack of limbs is not “When Gina was born it was a his Prague audience that he and his Russian counter- However, Gilday does not own much of a hindrance for her very hard time,” she said. part agreed to seek a treaty by the end of the year that is any socks because she was born position as a catcher. Instead of Father Edmund B. Walsh, “legally binding and suffi ciently bold.” Bold indeed, and without legs. squatting behind home plate, she longtime pastor at St. Mary Parish a positive step, said Ronald E. Powaski, a retired adjunct Gilday’s friends seem to forget hops out of her chair and scoots in Hampden, the Gildays’ home professor of history at Cleveland State University who has that fact as they watch the 21- to the spot. parish, helped Eda Gilday. written on arms control topics for three decades. “It means Batting is a challenge. Without “I was so down, and I told he’s serious about his goal about eliminating nuclear weap- year-old in the classroom, dorm (Father Walsh) that I don’t know ons,” Powaski told Catholic News Service. Obama’s offer or on the softball diamond. her prosthesis she has a very is being embraced by long-standing nuclear disarmament “A lot of people see her as, ‘Oh, small strike zone. She could if I have any faith. And he said proponents, such as Pax Christi International and its affi li- she has no legs, and that must be bat that way and did in high this is the time your faith should ate, Pax Christi USA, and the U.S. Conference of Catholic hard.’ I tend to forget that she school. become the strongest, and your Bishops. doesn’t (have legs) because I’ve “However, it’s not fair to the faith will carry you. And it did,” never heard her complain once in other team because I am so low she said. New play, ‘The Vitae Monologues’ offers her life about it,” said teammate to the ground,” she said. “And if Gina Gilday said her parents hope for healing after abortion and friend Ally Graffum. I did hit it, I would have to crawl “raised me to focus on what you to fi rst and then have a pinch run- do have, not on what you don’t WASHINGTON (CNS) — A play created by a member Cheryl Condon, softball coach ner. I would really have to hit it have. So I just kind of stayed with of a Minnesota theater company aims to be an alterna- at Elms College, recalled that she tive to “The Vagina Monologues,” a popular campus play was a bit surprised and anxious pretty far because I am not very that. I still have my voice. I can but one that is often criticized for its sexual explicitness. when she heard the news that a fast,” she said. still talk. I can communicate. I can Jeremy Stanbary of Epiphany Studio Productions says his player with no legs wanted to Gilday said she wears her arti- hear. I can see. I have my arms. play, “The Vitae Monologues,” portrays powerful stories of join her team. fi cial limbs for special occasions. I work with what I have and go hope and healing from women who have suffered from the “For every one of us who “When I wear them I get really with that.” psychological and physical effects of abortion. Stanbary, doesn’t think we can do some- tired and I am not as energetic as I She described the Elms Col- founder and executive director of the Minneapolis-based thing because it gets a little hard, I normally would be,” she said. lege community as “a big family” Catholic production company, was inspired to write this think Gina inspires all of us every Asked if she ever feels down, that has boosted her confi dence. play a few years ago after hearing women and men speak day to keep on keeping on. She she said, “I think everybody has It has become a new home for publicly of their experiences dealing with post-abortion leads us,” said Condon. a dark moment, but I actually, her. syndrome at a Silent No More event in Minnesota. Sarah Gilday’s love for softball came surprisingly, didn’t have a lot. When Gilday is not playing Preissner and Stanbary star in the one-act play designed early in life. She started with T- I think I have just really lucked ball or studying, she volunteers for performance particularly on college campuses or at ball and continued playing. out with the people I have in at Homework House in Holyoke high schools. “These personal and very real testimonies “I remember telling my mom my life.” and works in customer relations are unfortunately often dismissed by the secular, medical that I was going to try out for She especially credits her at Peter Pan Bus Lines. She community,” said Stanbary in a telephone interview with the softball team” in high school, mother, Eda, with supporting drives a car with hand controls Catholic News Service. “The Vitae Monologues” or “The she said, adding that her mother and guiding her. and wants to be a high school Monologues of Life” opens with a scene in a therapist’s of- was nervous but encouraged her “She would tell me you can teacher. fi ce, where several people talk about seemingly unrelated to go ahead. go one of two ways. You can be But for now, she just enjoys problems they’re having in their lives. Each one has experi- “My parents, they are amaz- OK with it and do something suiting up for her softball games enced trauma in the aftermath of an abortion. ing. And they always brought with yourself or you can sit back and sharing a laugh and a cheer me up to have strong faith and and feel bad for yourself,” said with her fellow Blazers. North Texas Catholic, May 8, 2009 Page 17 International

INTERNATIONAL NEWSBRIEFS

Pope, Arab League head pledge coopera- tion for dialogue, justice, peace VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI and the secretary-general of the League of Arab States met April 24 at the Vatican, pledging to cooperate more closely to promote dialogue, justice, and peace. The primary topic of discussion, the Vatican press offi ce said, was the Vatican-Arab League agreement signed the day before “to foster increased cooperation between the two parties with a view to promoting peace and justice in the world.” During the meeting, Amr Moussa, secretary-general of the organization representing 22 nations, and Pope Bene- dict gave special attention “to the role of intercultural and interreligious dialogue,” said the Vatican statement issued after the meeting. In addition to the new agreement, the Unidentifi ed delegates walk out of the assembly hall as Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad addresses a U.N. Vatican said, the two exchanged “views on the international conference on racism at the U.N. European headquarters in Geneva April 20. Dozens of diplomats walked out of the situation, especially in the Middle East, and on the need conference after Ahmadinejad accused Israel of being the “most cruel and racist regime.” (CNS photo/Denis Balibouse, to fi nd a just solution to the Israeli-Palestinian confl ict and Reuters) to the other confl icts which affl ict the region.” The offi cial memorandum of understanding was signed April 23 at the Vatican by Moussa and by Archbishop Dominique Mam- Vatican diplomat Archbishop Silvano Tomasi: berti, Vatican secretary for relations with states. Despite extremist speech, UN draft Irish parishes report increase in Mass attendance since recession text on racism recognizes Holocaust DUBLIN, Ireland (CNS) — Many Irish parishes have re- By Carol Glatz estine.” His comments prompted delegates, the archbishop said ported an increase in Mass attendance in recent months, Catholic News Service a temporary walkout by dozens racism, discrimination, xenopho- with some parishes reporting increases of up to 30 per- VATICAN CITY — An inter- of diplomats in attendance. bia, and intolerance “are evils cent. Bishop Joseph Duffy of Clogher, Northern Ireland, said it is not just the older people who are attending Mass national conference dedicated to The U.N. conference, which that corrode the social fabric of in greater numbers. “There are a lot of people with young combating racism unfortunately was a follow-up meeting to exam- society and produce innumerable families who have been absent from the church who are was used as a platform for taking ine a statement adopted in 2001 at victims.” now returning,” Bishop Duffy said. “It’s been happening for “extreme and offensive political the U.N.’s fi rst conference on rac- “Combating racism is a neces- a little while now — people are seeing the need for deeper positions the Holy See deplores ism held in Durban, South Africa, sary and indispensable prerequi- values, for moral values that lead on to a search for spiri- and rejects,” said the chief Vatican was being boycotted by the United site for the construction of gover- tual values; people are certainly searching for something representative to U.N. agencies States, Canada, and several other nance, sustainable development, deeper,” he said. After a period of unprecedented eco- in Geneva. Western countries. The boycott social justice, democracy, and nomic growth, Ireland’s economy has been in dire straits in The Durban Review Confer- stemmed from fears the Geneva peace in the world,” he said. recent months. In a work force of 2 million, approximately ence was meant to be an “occasion conference would provide a plat- Coming together to share 1,000 people lose their jobs every day. “People are expe- to set aside mutual difference and form to critics of Israel. ideas and implement recommen- riencing deep crisis for the fi rst time in their lives,” Bishop mistrust; reject once more any Archbishop Tomasi under- dations “is the duty and responsi- Duffy said. “The pace of this economic collapse has been theory of racial or ethnic superior- lined the Vatican’s position, bility of everyone,” he said. so swift, I think it is causing people to stop and search; this ity; and renew the international which also had been expressed Archbishop Tomasi said educa- naturally fi nds a home in coming back to church.” community’s commitment to the by Pope Benedict XVI April 19, tion, the media, and faith-based elimination of all expressions of that participation in the confer- communities play an instrumental racism,” said Archbishop Silvano ence was an important way to role in helping shape mentalities Smiles, kisses, and therapy: Haifa home Tomasi. promote concrete measures to and consciences that are free from offers care for disabled kids While the work of the April prevent and eliminate every form fear and prejudice against others. HAIFA, Israel (CNS) — The creamy stones of the Sacred 20-24 conference took a step of racism and intolerance. He also expressed the Vati- Heart Home gleam in the sun, and squeals of delight echo can’s alarm at “the still latent forward in combating racism, The reason most countries in the corridors when Sister Pascale Jarjour enters a room. it “has unfortunately been used chose to participate in the con- temptation of eugenics that can When she talks about an individual child’s case, tears fi ll to utter extreme and offensive ference and not walk out was be fueled by techniques of arti- her eyes. But when she’s with one of her 60 little charges, political positions,” which do not a desire to make progress in fi cial procreation and the use of it’s all smiles, caresses, and kisses. Sister Jarjour is one of contribute to dialogue, “provoke eliminating old and new forms of ‘superfl uous embryos.’” four members of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de unacceptable confl icts, and in no racism, said the archbishop. “The possibility of choosing Paul and 105 staff members who care for the 60 severely way can be approved or shared,” U.N. offi cials said that the text the color of the eyes or other physically and mentally disabled children who call Sacred he told conference participants in under consideration in Geneva physical characteristic of a child Heart their home. Two hundred children attend the day Geneva April 22. The Vatican re- was revised in recent months, and could lead to the creation of a care center in the same compound. Like the inhabitants of leased a copy of the archbishop’s the latest draft does not include ‘subcategory of human beings’ or Haifa itself, the residents and staff of the home are Mus- remarks late that same day. references to Israel or Zionism. the elimination of human beings lims, Jews, Druze, and Christians. Some parents arrange The archbishop was referring Archbishop Tomasi told Cath- that do not fulfi ll the character- for their children’s baptisms or bar mitzvahs while they are to remarks Iranian President olic News Service April 20 that istics predetermined by a given at the home, and several take their children home briefl y Mahmoud Ahmadinejad made much more significant than society,” he said. for their own religious holidays, Sister Jarjour said. During about Israel at the U.N.-spon- Ahmadinejad’s speech were the He also warned against the Passover this year, one couple brought everything needed sored conference April 20. real advances made in the draft introduction of “excessive mea- for a Seder and celebrated with their 1-year-old son who Ahmadinejad said that Is- conference document, which sures and practices” in the legiti- suffered severe brain damage as a result of choking. rael had “resorted to military recognizes the Holocaust as mate fi ght against terrorism. “Whether we are Christians, Muslims, Druze, or Jews, suf- aggression to make an entire something not to be forgotten Efforts for greater security fering is the same and the small joys are the same,” Sister Jarjour said. nation homeless under the pre- and condemns anti-Semitism as should never exacerbate people’s text of Jewish suffering” and well as intolerance against other irrational fear of foreigners or un- had established a “totally racist religions. dermine the protection and promo- government in the occupied Pal- In his speech April 22 to U.N. tion of human rights, he said. Page 18 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, May 8, 2009 Scripture Readings

As we go through life, we discover that Jesus is many things to us. Who he is to us and the role “No one has greater love than we see him in varies with our need. Sometimes this, to lay down one’s life for one’s we need him as our Lord, such as when we really friends. You are my friends….” need someone to take care of us. Other times we feel our need for a savior or a healer. Sometimes — John 15:13-14a we revert back to those early adolescent days of greatly needing a friend. It is this last aspect of May 17, Sixth Sunday of Easter. Jesus that we zero in on at our overnight retreat. Cycle B. Readings: In this week’s Gospel, Jesus reveals the depth of his friendship when he says, “No one has 1) Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for Psalm 98:1-4 one’s friends. You are my friends.” 2) 1 John 4:7-10 Armed with these words we lead the youth Gospel) John 15:9-17 through a series of refl ections, activities and testi- monies aimed at helping them see the love Jesus has for them and the lengths to which he will go to be their friend. The evening culminates with a chance for them to sign their name on a large By Jeff Hedglen wooden cross as a sign of accepting Jesus’ offer of friendship. Whether we are in eighth grade or 80 years unior high is one of the hardest times in life. old, we all need a reminder from time to time Try,J if you can, to remember those awkward that Jesus is not only the God who created ev- times. I remember craving attention but being erything seen and unseen, but he is also the God mortifi ed when I received it. I wanted girls to like who is a friend who loves us to death. me but had no idea what to do when one smiled at me. I desperately wanted friends and would do almost anything to be seen as cool. Those days were fi lled with a deep longing to fi t in and be loved. It is with this in mind that our parish offers a junior high overnight retreat on Good Friday. QUESTIONS: The reading of the Passion and veneration of the What characteristics of a true friend do you think best describe Jesus in cross set the scene for this spiritual exercise. After the solemn services we head into a lock-in that his role as a friend? In what ways do you experience Jesus’ friendship? focuses on the sacrifi ce Jesus offered for us on the cross. How does it feel to know that Jesus calls you a friend? Copyright © 2009, Diocese of Fort Worth

Pope says greed – the root of all evil – triggered economic crisis

By Carol Glatz Pope Benedict “There are many different Catholic News Service XVI arrives to ways to live, but people, includ- VATICAN CITY — Greed lead his general ing the rich, must fi ght against lies at the root of all evil and is audience in St. greed, against the desire for the source of the current global Peter’s Square appearances, and be against the at the Vatican economic crisis, Pope Benedict false sense of freedom,” which April 22. Greed leads people to think whatever XVI said. lies at the root “It is precisely greed that in- of all evil, and they desire is at their disposal, sinuates to us that having is the is the source he said. highest good” in life, and yet it is of the current Pope Benedict said everyone, greed that distorts the purpose of global economic rich and poor, “must fi nd the right material goods and destroys the crisis, the pope path of truth, of love and there- world, he said April 22 during said in his fore of the principled life.” his weekly general audience in audience talk. The ascetic lifestyle of contem- St. Peter’s Square. (CNS photo/Max plative religious does not refl ect a The pope’s catechesis dealt Rossi, Reuters) disregard for the world, creation, with early Christian writers of and beauty, he said. the East and West, and his talk Turning their backs on the focused on a little-known, eighth- world’s material possessions century Benedictine monk, Abbot refl ects “a disregard for the false Ambrose Autpert. vision of the world greed presents This French-born abbot lived to us,” he said. And it is this greed during a time marked by strong that tempts people into thinking political tensions, nationalism, that having is the most important and tribalism, which affected “For each of the 24 vices threat- as being timely. We see that this The abbot said their excuse value in life “and in this way life within the monasteries, he ening the soul, he indicated the crisis arose precisely from this was valid, but he explained that distorts creation and destroys the said. corresponding virtue that would root of greed,” he said. God offers humanity just two world,” he added. The pope said Abbot Autpert help the Christian overcome Abbot Autpert foresaw that paths and two doors in life: a The pope said the abbot also wrote a very popular treatise temptation,” said the pope. the wealthy and the powerful door that is narrow or wide and taught that God can only be found titled Confl ict Between the Vices The abbot taught that greed is would defend their way of life, a path that is steep or easy, the through love. and the Virtues as a way to help the root of all the vices, he said. saying they were not monks and pope said. Theological or “intellectual his monks combat temptation “I underline this because in therefore were not obligated God did not point to a third study may point the way, but and face their daily spiritual light of the current worldwide to follow the austere life of an way that was both easy and led only when we love God do we struggles. economic crisis, it reveals itself ascetic, the pope said. to salvation, he said. truly know him,” he said. North Texas Catholic, May 8, 2009 Page 19 Scripture Readings

“It is not for you to know the times or seasons ... but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses….” May 24, The Ascension of the Lord. Cycle B. Readings: — Acts 1: 7-8 1) Acts 1:1-11 Psalm 47:2-3, 6-9 Jesus in the wrong place and forgetting, saw the excite- 2) Ephesians 1:17-23 momentarily, about his promise of how ment in their eyes Gospel) Mark 16:15-20 the Holy Spirit comes to us and works and bearing, and with us. remembered how God I was reminded, though, when we had gifted each one for his By Jean Denton gathered again last week for our confi rma- or her part of our shared mis- ’m writing this days after celebrating the sacra- tion dinner, an annual potluck meal with their sion to spread the Gospel. mentI of confi rmation with 15 young people families and sponsors to celebrate the young I recalled how Kane had deftly, compassion- in our parish. For me, as coordinator of their people’s impending passage into full participa- ately encouraged a reluctant candidate from sacramental preparation, the confi rmation Mass tion with us as Jesus’ church. another parish on our retreat; how Sandi had is always a spiritual and emotional “high.” This When they arrived, they came with extended decided to go play chess every week with an el- one was no exception. family and extra food, and I’d never seen the derly nursing home resident; how Elizabeth had But only a few weeks earlier, at our fi nal con- entire “confi rmation community” mix so freely become a confi dent cantor; how Erin always had fi rmation class, I felt kind of like the disciples in — and this in a group where three of the families thoughtful words of encouragement for me. this weekend’s readings about Jesus’ ascension. I spoke little English. The mood was total joy and I recognized again: Jesus has ascended to be felt as though I were searching the sky, struck by fellowship. with the Father, and his Spirit, as promised, con- the feeling that Jesus had “left the building,” so At the confi rmation Mass, I watched each con- tinuously comes to us and is with us proclaiming to speak. I sensed that our session wasn’t click- fi rmand anointed and sealed with the Holy Spirit, the Gospel. ing. None of us — candidates, catechists, spon- sors — seemed to be connecting. I was disappointed because throughout their QUESTIONS: preparation this particular group had been ex- When have you recognized the Holy Spirit proclaiming the Gospel in tremely engaged in every aspect of the spiritual journey we had shared. What was this emptiness your faith community? How do you see individual gifts provided by I was feeling? In retrospect, I think it was my looking for God combining to build up the body of Christ? Copyright © 2009, Diocese of Fort Worth Graduation carries a hint of Resurrected Life

By Jeff Hedglen marks a beginning and an end. Resurrection at every celebra- In our faith journey, the resur- tion of the Mass. recently spent an after- ne of the key attributes to rection of Jesus is the turning For any of these experiences noon with a group of O point for all creation. Death no to be resurrection moments for Ifriends from high school, the triumph over the grave is longer has the fi nal say in our us, we have to be conscious some of whom I had not seen lives. Resurrection is our new of the moment and refl ect on since we graduated. Over the destiny. how we are meeting God in the past few months we had recon- that Jesus is always present to Too often this truth is here and now. One of the key nected via Facebook. One per- glossed over and underappreci- attributes to the triumph over son suggested we get together us in a very real way. We just ated. In our day to day routine, the grave is that Jesus is always for dinner, and before I knew the wonderment of the afterlife present to us in a very real way. it, we were having a party with have to tune in to this truth. is set aside for the immediate We just have to tune in to this our spouses and children. tasks of groceries, studying, truth. Amidst the great food, mud- working, and taking care of the All over the country there dy kids, and viewing of old ning the rest of their lives. there is a new birth occurring. kids. But the Resurrection is not are high school seniors savor- pictures, we reminisced about Their giddiness is palpable. Spring is such a perfect just a subject for the end of our ing each moment spent with our high school shenanigans Every event in their lives is setting for graduations. After lives. The power of the Resur- friends, dreaming up new and and caught each other up on now viewed as the “last” time all, everywhere we look new rection can impact us daily. random excuses to get together our journey from graduation to we will do this. This realization life is springing up, and this is We can experience the Res- with them, and working very today. That trip down memory usually brings mixed emotions true for our high school seniors urrection every time we come hard to not miss a single mo- lane stayed with me for days. I of sadness to be moving past as well. They are experienc- through a hard time, and we ment of the next few weeks. If kept thinking back to my senior one thing and an unnamed ing a birth from childhood to can cling to the Resurrection in we can take this attitude with year and the way I felt. I was excitement about passing a an emerging adult life, a birth the midst of that hard time. We us in our daily walk with Jesus, full of hope and wonderment threshold in their lives. from dependence on parents can also feel its power when we every step we take will be done about the future. It seemed that There really is something to movement toward indepen- pray and read the Scriptures fully immersed in the power of nothing could derail me. special about graduation. It is dence; a birth from the known because Jesus ushered in a new the Resurrection. I see the same wide-eyed more than just the huge accom- to the world of the unknown. kind of connection with the Jeff Hedglen, youth minister at St. expectation in the faces of the plishment, which of course it is. Right alongside these new Father when he rose from the Bartholomew Parish in Southwest senior class this year at my It is also more than the cer- births is our journey through dead. Fort Worth, is the principal or- parish. It is a sight to be seen. emony, speeches, caps, gowns, the Easter season, the ultimate The Resurrection can also ganizer of Camp Fort Worth each These young people are at the walking the stage, and cheers rebirth, where we move from impact us every time we have a summer. Readers with questions end of a long journey, yet at the from the crowd. Somewhere in death to life. Every journey and triumph in our lives. And most can contact Jeff at jeff@stbartsfw. same time they are just begin- the middle of all this revelry every milestone in our lives especially we can encounter the org. Page 20 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, May 8, 2009 América Católicos y musulmanes esperan que el viaje del Papa a Jordania y la región inicie renovadas relaciones AMMÁN, Jordania (CNS) — Algunos analistas musulmanes “El entendimiento y católicos creen que la visita del Papa a Jordania, que se llevará a mutuo entre cabo del 8 al 11 de mayo, podría musulmanes y iniciar una renovación de relacio- nes entre personas de diferentes cristianos es mucho credos. más importante “Viene después del 11 de sep- tiembre, después de la invasión ahora de lo que de Estados Unidos en Irak; tan- había sido antes”. tas cosas han cambiado en esta región (el Medio Oriente)”, dijo Farouq Jarar Farouq Jarar, director interino — el Instituto “Royal del Instituto “Royal Aal al-Bayt” Aal al-Bayt” para para pensamiento islámico en Am- pensamiento islámico mán. “El entendimiento mutuo en Ammán entre musulmanes y cristianos es mucho más importante ahora de los involucrados sus derechos lo que había sido antes”. legales y legítimos”. El instituto, fundado en 1980, Esta visita del Papa “se con- es una organización internacional sidera como un nuevo horizonte que utiliza investigaciones y con- de colaboración entre musul- ferencias para ayudar a aclarar manes y cristianos; no solamente El terreno donde se celebrará una misa papal se prepara cerca del jardín de Getsemaní en el valle formas de pensar equivocadas en Jordania, sino en todo el mun- Josafat en Jerusalén el 5 de mayo. El Papa Benedicto XVI ofi ciará la Misa el 12 de mayo en esta con respecto al Islam, y para di- do”, dijo el padre Rif’at Bader, di- localidad durante su visita a la Tierra Santa.(CNS foto/Ronen Zvulun, Reuters) fundir la verdadera imagen del rector res-ponsable de relaciones Islam de hoy. con los medios de difusión para la Jarar dijo que espera que la visita del Papa a Jordania. visita del Papa sea “un nuevo “Esperamos con ansia la comienzo, un nuevo puente para renovación de las relaciones un mejor entendimiento, mejor entre la iglesia, los estados y el coexistencia, más respeto y más mundo, especialmente después aceptación”. de la visita del Papa a Turquía, “Creo que su visita enviará en donde visitó una mezquita por un fuerte mensaje para todos primera vez”, dijo el padre Bader. los musulmanes, especialmente El 9 de mayo, el Papa visitará la después del discurso del Papa en mezquita más reciente y grande Alemania”, dijo Jarar, en referen- de Jordania, la Mezquita que lleva cia al discurso del Papa Benedicto el nombre del rey Hussein. Con en el año 2006 en Regensburg, que más de 1,500 yardas cuadradas causó protestas por parte de los (1254.181 metros cuadrados), musulmanes en todo el mundo. tiene cupo para 6,000 devotos. La mayor parte de las críticas se “¿Qué hará el Papa en esos centraron en la cita del Papa de un momentos? Pienso que le rezará emperador medieval bizantino, a Dios, en una oración en silencio. que había dicho: “Demuéstrenme La presencia del Papa en una algo que Mahoma haya traído mezquita es señal de respeto nuevo, y sólo encontrarán cosas mutuo. Con el hecho de estar allí, malas e inhumanas tales como su no se necesitan palabras”, añadió mandato de difundir la fe, que el padre Bader. predicaba a base de la espada”. El Papa pronunciará un dis- El Papa aclaró después que no es- curso frente a la mezquita. taba de acuerdo con las palabras El padre Imad Alamat, quien del emperador. dirige el comité responsable de “Esta (visita) enseñará el otro la preparación de los textos litúr- lado de la moneda, y será un me- gicos de la visita del Papa, ve la jor mensaje para los musulmanes visita como algo que le dará a la en general y para los árabes en región “una nueva visión”. particular”, dijo Jarar. “El Papa les dará a las rela- “Creemos que cuando el Papa ciones entre cristianos y musul- entienda bien los puntos de la manes una nueva visión y les cuestión, será algo grande para dará la fuerza para que sigan ade- la humanidad, debido a su gran lante. Nosotros (musulmanes y infl uencia. Ojalá pueda ser efectivo cristianos) tenemos muy buenas en realizar cambios para mejorar”, relaciones en Jordania, pero su dijo Jarar. visita nos ayudará en seguir Después de su visita a Jorda- adelante”. nia, el Papa Benedicto viajará a “La venida del Papa sucede en Jerusalén, el 11 de mayo. Jarar momentos de mucha confusión y también expresó su esperanza confl ictos en la región; así que vi- de que el Papa “ayude a pro- ene a darnos un poco de paz, pues mover el proceso de paz en la necesitamos paz en la región, y el región para resolver el confl icto, Papa es un creador de paz”, dijo haciéndoles evidente a todos el padre Alamat. North Texas Catholic, May 8, 2009 Page 21 América El Papa dice que las Sagradas Escrituras deben de interpretarse dentro de la comunidad de la iglesia

Por Carol Glatz glos”, dijo en un discurso ante los correcta de las Sagradas Escritu- Catholic News Service integrantes de la Comisión bíblica ras, los eruditos deben seguir CIUDAD DEL VATICANO -– pontifi cia, el 23 de abril. el criterio fi jado por el Concilio La interpretación de las Sagradas La comisión de eruditos bí- vaticano segundo, dijo. Escrituras no puede ser subjetiva, blicos es un cuerpo consultivo Primero, “se debe dar gran sino debe de ser hecha dentro de de la Congregación de la doctrina atención al contenido y a la la comunidad de la iglesia, dijo de la fe; y su presidente es el unidad de toda la Sagrada Escri- el Papa Benedicto XVI. cardenal de los Estados Unidos, tura”; y segundo, “las Sagradas Personas usan mascarillas mientras asisten a Misa en la catedral metropolitana “Solamente dentro del con- William J. Levada, prefecto de la Escrituras deben de leerse en el de la Ciudad de México el 26 de abril. Temores de propagación de la gripe texto eclesial se pueden entender congregación. contexto de la tradición viva de porcina había mantenido millones de mexicanos dentro de edifi cios para evitar el virus. (Foto CNS/Eliana Aponte, Reuters) las Sagradas Escrituras como Durante su reunión, llevada la iglesia entera”, dijo. la auténtica palabra de Dios a cabo del 20 al 24 de abril, los Por último, los eruditos deben que actúa como guía, norma y integrantes de la comisión se con- prestar atención “a la cohesión de ¿Por qué ser católico? ofrece regla de vida para la iglesia y centraron en el tema “Inspiración las verdades individuales de fe, el crecimiento espiritual de los y Verdad en la Biblia”. tanto una con otra como dentro talleres de lanzamiento y de fi eles”, dijo. El Papa Benedicto dijo que del plan total de la revelación”, “Esto signifi ca el rechazo de el tema trata de “una preocupa- dijo. evangelizacion, el 23 de mayo cualquier interpretación que sea ción que reside muy cerca de mi Sin embargo, no es sufi ciente El Padre Carmen Mele, coordi- Todos están invitados. Por subjetiva o simplemente limitada corazón, pues la interpretación aplicarse solamente al estudio nador de ¿Por qué ser católico? por favor, llame al Padre Carmen a un mero análisis (y por lo tanto) de las Sagradas Escrituras es de de las Sagradas Escrituras en un la diócesis, ha anunciado que Pa- (817-560-3300) para indicar si incapaz de estar abierto al sig- fundamental importancia para estudio académico, que podría dre Alejandro López-Cardinale va a presentarse. nifi cado total que ha guiado la la fe cristiana y la vida de la conllevar el riesgo de verlas regresará a Fort Worth para dar El Padre Carmen dice que “Si tradición del pueblo entero de iglesia”. solamente como un trabajo de una vez más los talleres de lan- necesita ayuda con la planifi - Dios durante el curso de los si- Para tener una interpretación literatura, dijo el Papa. zamiento y de evangelización, el cación del programa de ¿Por qué sábado, 23 de mayo, de 10 a.m. ser católico? en su parroquia, por a 12:30p.m. (lanzamiento) y de favor llámemeo póngase en con- 1:30 a 4 p.m. (evangelización). tacto con el Padre Alejandro.”

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El próximo matrimonial de fi n de semana fi n de semana se llevará a cabo para parejas de novios que de- del 24-26 de julio, en el Catholic sean contraer matrimonio. Está Renewal Center, 4503 Bridge St., designado para dar a las parejas Fort Worth. la oportunidad de dialogar Para inscribirse, favor de intensamente y honestamente hablar con Suzanna Ordóñez al sobre su futura vida como pareja. 817-560-3300 ext. 256. Retiro sobre el Espiritu Santo en el Centro de Cursillos Todos están cordialmente es $25. Si no puede dar esa canti- invitados a un día de retiro lla- dad, le ayudáremos. Además de mado El Espíritu Santo: su misión pláticas y refl exión, habrá Misa, en nuestra vida, en la Iglesia y en el oportunidad de confesarse, y de mundo, mayo 31, domingo, de 8 dialogar con líderes. Para más a.m. a 5 p.m. El retiro en español información, llame al Centro será para adultos, hombres y (817) 624-9411 o a Martha Galván mujeres, solteros o casados, en (817) 770-6522. No hace falta reg- el Centro de cursillos, 2221 N.W. istración previa. Venga a pasar un 26th St., Fort Worth. La donación día con el Espíritu Santo. Page 22 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, May 8, 2009 América El Papa visita zona de temblor para fortalecer Comisión la fe, esperanza de futuro de sobrevivientes recomienda que Por Carol Glatz sido bombardeados con disparos EE.UU. observe Catholic News Service de cohetes. ONNA, Italia — En una visita El temblor y su serie de ré- de cerca a orientada a fortalecer la fe y la plicas dejaron 65,000 personas Venezuela y esperanza de la gente para el fu- desamparadas, casi 300 personas turo, el Papa Benedicto XVI hizo muertas y otras 1,500 heridas, a Cuba un llamado a medidas concretas según las autoridades. e inmediatas para reconstruir los La mitad de los residentes de Por Regina Linskey pueblos y las villas devastados Onna se relocalizó en hoteles a Catholic News Service por un terremoto mortal. lo largo de la playa o se mudó WASHINGTON — Una El Papa dijo a los sobrevivi- con familiares. Los demás se comisión del gobierno de los entes que había sido su deseo quedaron, viviendo en carpas Estados Unidos le ha reco- venir a verlos desde el preciso azul brillante suministradas por mendado al presidente Barack momento en que el terremoto el gobierno. Muchos de ellos son Obama que su administración azotó esta región central italiana ancianos que prefi eren cuidar lo coloque a Venezuela y a Cuba montañosa el 6 de abril. poco que ha quedado: sus galli- en la lista de países que deben “Me hubiese gustado ir a todo nas, animales de corral y jardines de ser observados cerca por pueblo y a todo vecindario, a to- de vegetales. sus violaciones en contra de la das las ciudades de carpas y haber En el campamento de carpas libertad religiosa. conocido a todos si hubiese sido en Onna el Papa expresó sus con- En su informe anual, dado posible”, dijo en un campamento dolencias a aquellos que viven a conocer el 1º de mayo en de carpas improvisado a unas El Papa Benedicto XVI saluda a un bombero después de visitar lejos de sus hogares y a aquellos Washington, la Comisión de millas fuera de L’Aquila. una iglesia en la villa Onna, Italia, destazada por un terremoto, el que viven en sus automóviles o libertad religiosa internacional La visita del Papa el 28 de 28 de abril. El Papa visitó dos pueblos en Italia central, donde un en carpas, especialmente con un de los Estados Unidos también abril lo llevó primero a Onna, temblor y sus réplicas dejaron 65,000 personas desamparadas el 6 clima tan frío y lluvioso. recomendó que otros 13 países, una diminuta villa que una de abril. (Foto CNS/Maximo Rossi, Reuters) La derrama de ayuda y apoyo incluyendo Irak, Irán, Saudi vez fue hogar de 300 personas. no puede terminar sólo con ayuda Arabia, China y Pakistán, sean El terremoto de magnitud 6.3 por automóvil en vez de he- pueblos fantasmas, con las calles de emergencia, dijo. designados como “países de redujo a escombros los edifi cios licóptero. y los lotes de estacionamiento Los esfuerzos deben continuar especial preocupación”. Esta del pueblo, matando 40 perso- La severidad y la extensión de vacíos de automóviles y enteros y “convertirse en un proyecto designación se reserva para nas y dejando desamparada la los daños eran evidentes aun cu- edifi cios de apartamentos oscu- estable y concreto”, de modo países donde se lleva a cabo población completa. ando vistos desde la carretera que ros y cerrados. Varios edifi cios que la ciudad y los pueblos las más notorias violaciones en El clima pobre obligó al Papa circunda L’Aquila. La ciudad y tenían orifi cios que reventaron circundantes puedan levantarse contra de la libertad religiosa a viajar a las zonas afectadas sus cercanías se han convertido en en sus paredes, como si hubiesen otra vez, dijo. y para gobiernos que toleran tales abusos. La comisión, cuerpo inde- pendiente, le entrega sus re- Sueño estadounidense todavía brilla para comendaciones al presidente, a la secretaría de estado y al mujeres detenidas en redada de Postville Congreso. Durante la rueda de prensa Por Mark Pattison un lugar de trabajo. pagar alquiler, servicios públicos, dijo a Catholic News Service medi- en donde se dio a conocer el Catholic News Service Ella fue detenida y procesada, y costos de vida. ante un intérprete el 22 de abril, informe, Talal Eid, que es imán, POSTVILLE, Iowa — Cuando pero, después de casi un año, En gratitud, Solovi, miembro mientras Yordi correteaba por la encargado de presidir la oración Marta Verónica Cumez Solovi fue todavía no ha sido enjuiciada. de la parroquia, y otras mujeres casa parroquial. musulmana, de Boston, y miem- llevada a la planta empacadora A cambio de cierta medida de inmigrantes, preparan el al- El personal de St. Bridget bro de la comisión, dijo que en de carne Agriprocessors en Post- libertad mientras espera el juicio, muerzo diario para el personal también ha ayudado a la familia Venezuela se ha aumentado sin ville, donde una vez trabajó, dijo Solovi debe usar una pulsera y los voluntarios de St. Bridget. Rafael. Quizás las mejores noti- descanso la tolerancia de los que tenía un sentido de pavor al de tobillo que tiene un sistema De esa manera, ellas agradecen a cias para Janet Rafael han sido abusos en contra de católicos, regresar. GPS dentro, de manera que las quienes les han ayudado a sobre- que la deportación de su esposo judíos y grupos protestantes “Yo estaba pensando otra vez autoridades federales puedan vivir estos tiempos difíciles. se ha retrasado y podría ser can- cuyas oficinas principales están más sobre todas las cosas que supervisar sus movimientos. Janet Rafael, otra ex trabaja- celada. Restituyeron a su esposo en Estados Unidos. Aunque no habían sucedido”, dijo Solovi, Pero a ella no se le permite dora de Agriprocessors, no estuvo a Iowa como testigo federal en los hay restricciones oficiales en nativa de Guatemala, mediante trabajar. involucrada en la redada. Ella procedimientos criminales contra contra de la libertad religiosa, un intérprete. Solovi y docenas de otros no estaba programada a trabajar Agriprocessors. dijo, la “cruda retórica” usada Solovi, de 33 años de edad, han tomado refugio, a veces durante esa mañana. Rafael dijo que el matrimonio por parte del gobierno venezo- quien ha estado en los Estados físicamente y a veces espiritu- Sin embargo, su esposo fue ha conversado sobre las opciones lano y la impunidad han creado Unidos durante tres años, fue almente, en la iglesia St. Bridget arrestado y programado para que tienen de mudarse a Guate- “un ambiente hostil” para ciu- una de 389 personas arrestadas en Postville. La parroquia ha deportación hacia su Guatemala mala o a México. Sin embargo, dadanos católicos y judíos. por el Servicio de inmigración y intentado racionar casi $1 mil- natal. Aunque Rafael continuó si ella tuviese la opción, per- Los obispos católicos de control de aduanas de los Estados lón en donaciones recibidas para trabajando, la planta Agriproces- manecería en Iowa, pero quizá Venezuela han denunciado las Unidos el mayo pasado, en una ayudar a los trabajadores de sors cerró abruptamente el 14 de no en Postville. “En algún lugar acciones políticas del presidente de las redadas más grandes en Agriprocessors, arrestados o no, a noviembre, aplastada bajo el peso más grande, donde haya más Hugo Chávez, diciendo que de investigaciones en cuanto a sus trabajo”, dijo. También quisiera detenta demasiado poder en Mecanismos para reportar la [email protected] prácticas de trabajo y fi nanzas, mudarse a un apartamento más la presidencia y viola los prin- conducta sexual inapropiada · llamar al número de emergencia para además de una multiplicidad amplio, y no a uno como en el el abuso sexual: (817) 560-2452, cipios democráticos. Si usted o alguien que conozca de acusaciones criminales contra que viven ahora. Ext. 900 En su recomendación de que es víctima de conducta sexual · o llamar al Centro Católico al los dueños. Lloró mientras hablaba de la inapropiada por parte de cualquier Cuba sea puesta en la lista de número: (817) 560-2452, ext. 102 y Rafael, de México, con 25 esperanza que el regreso de su persona que trabaje para la iglesia, observación, la comisión dijo preguntar por el canciller/moderador años de edad, y su esposo, se sea voluntario, empleado, o miembro esposo para testifi car le otorgara que “las creencias y prácticas de la curia, el padre James Hart del clero, puede reportarlo de las conocieron en la planta. Han inmunidad contra la deportación, religiosas continúan estando siguientes maneras: Mecanismo para reportar abuso estado casados tres años y son de modo que ellos pudiesen per- controladas en forma muy apre- · llamar a Judy Locke, Coordinadora Llamar al Ministerio de familias padres de un hijo de 2 años de manecer en los Estados Unidos. tada” en la nación caribeña. de asistencia para víctimas, al de Texas, Servicios de protección edad, Yordi, ciudadano nativo Lagrimosa, Rafael dijo: “No pue- número (817) 560-2452, Ext. 201, (Servicios de protección de niños) al estadounidense. do decir cuán grande es” estar o, mandarle correo electrónico a número:(800) 252-5400. “Mi hijo está lleno de energía”, reunida con la familia. North Texas Catholic, May 8, 2009 Page 23 National / Diocesan

Special Collection: Rome Pilgrimage deadline approaches National Collection for the FROM PAGE 1 the volcano destroyed the city of will be located in each hotel and priest witnessed the miraculous Vesuvius in AD 73. staffed by special personnel to appearance of drops of blood on The Pilgrimage ends with a answer any questions. Retired Religious a Host that he was consecrating. tour of Rome by night — a visit Medical and cancellation The traveling priest had doubts to the famous Trevi Fountain and insurance is also included in about the truth of transubstantia- “sure to make a lasting impres- the package price as well as a tion and found that his Host was sion,” say trip organizers, “St. special commemorative T-shirt, bleeding so much that it stained Peter’s illuminated, a splendid dedicated name tags, luggage the altar cloth. sight at night, ending the Pilgrim- tags, and a detailed informa- Today, in the Eucharistic age on a high note.” tion booklet with all program Chapel (The Chapel of the Cor- According to information details, destination information, poral) in Orvieto Cathedral, a from the organizers, the cost contacts, terms, conditions, Rome large silver shrine contains the of the Pilgrimage is $2,799 per map, and more. The only extra Holy Corporal (linen altar cloth) person, double occupancy, with cost will be for a sandwich or from Bolsena. The Corporal of all inclusions — roundtrip airfare pizza and soda for lunch. Bolsena, which is preserved in and taxes from Dallas to and from Pre- and post-extensions a rich reliquary in Orvieto Ca- Rome, six nights in a four-star will also be offered, enabling thedral, is one of the many relics hotel (each room with private participants to spend three days the group will see during the facilities) with buffet breakfast and nights before or after the Pilgrimage as well as the major and dinner daily (including wine main Pilgrimage to Rome visiting holy sites in Rome. Home to St. and bottled water at dinner). All other historically and religiously Peter and his successors, includ- transfers in Italy and applicable signifi cant Italian cities: Venice, ing, of course, Pope Benedict sightseeing and entrance fees Florence, Verona, Padua, Milan, XVI. Rome and especially St. with local professional guides, and Turin, depending on pro- Peter’s in the Vatican, is one of daily motorcoaches, gratuities gram choice. the most important centers in the for drivers, guides, and escorts For more information or Christian world — the second are included. Each motorcoach questions, parishioners from the most visited site in Christendom will have its own priest of the Diocese of Forth Worth are asked after Jerusalem. Diocese of Fort Worth and/or to contact Barbara Boone, the The group’s full program also co-ordinator, local escort, and Pilgrimage coordinator at (972) includes a visit to Assisi, the an- driver throughout the program. 721-4118 or diocesanpilgrimage@ cient holy town of St. Francis. A dedicated information desk gmail.com. Bishop Vann will travel with the Fort Worth group from DFW International Airport to Rome on Monday, Nov. 9, arriving in Make the spiritual investment of your lifetime Rome on Nov. 10. On arrival the group will enjoy a panoramic Join Bishop Kevin Vann tour of Rome before checking into a fi rst class hotel near the On a Journey to Rome, Italy Vatican and St. Peter’s Basilica. In the late afternoon, Bishop Nov. 9-16, 2009 Vann will celebrate Mass for the To Celebrate the 40th Anniversary group in the great Basilica of St. of the Diocese of Fort Worth Paul Outside the Walls before the welcome dinner — a great way Spend 6 nights in Rome — the Eternal City to start this important pilgrim- age, since the year of St. Paul, Walk in the footsteps of the Apostles designated by Pope Benedict XVI St. Peter and St. Paul from June 2008 to June 2009, will have recently ended. Enjoy Mass daily with Bishop Vann at some The Pilgrimage also includes of the most holy sites of the Christian world: a visit to St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museums, Michelange- • St. Peter’s Basilica lo’s renowned Sistine Chapel, the • St. Mary Major Basilicas of St. John Lateran, and • St. Paul Outside the Walls St. Mary Major, which has a piece • St. John Lateran of the wooden crib from Bethle- • St. Francis Basilica — Assisi hem, where Jesus was born. • Orvieto Cathedral The group will also attend the weekly papal audience where his unique Anniversary Pilgrimage led by Bishop Vann includes the Pope Benedict XVI will bless the Tweekly Papal Audience in Rome, a visit to the Vatican Museums including Michelangelo’s awesome Sistine Chapel, a day in Assisi visiting the holy sites assembly, followed by a visit to of St. Francis and a day in Orvieto and Bolsena. In Rome, visit the Christian the Christian Catacombs. Oppo- Catacombs and a chance to kneel at the Holy Stairs at the Chapel opposite the site St. John Lateran, parishioners Basilica of St. John Lateran. will have the opportunity to kneel Deadline for sign up is May 15 at the Holy Stairs — the 28 marble steps of Pontius Pilate’s Palace The Pilgrimage is open to all members of the parishes of the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth. in Jerusalem that Jesus climbed during his Passion. They were Contact your Pastor and/or his designated Rome Pilgrimage Coordinator for brought to Rome by Emperor the detailed itinerary, price, registration form, and all the inclusions — air and taxes from DFW, 6 nights fi rst class hotel near the Vatican, Rome, breakfast and Constantine’s mother, St. Helena, dinner daily, fully escorted, all applicable entrances, sightseeing, transfers, and around 334 AD. insurance. Pilgrimage participants will also be offered an option to visit Or call the Diocesan Pilgrimage Coordinator Barbara Boone at (972) 721-4118 or Pilgrimage Director Father J. Michael Holmberg (972) 625-5252. Montecasino (the second home of St. Benedict) or Pompeii where Page 24 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, May 8, 2009 Diocesan Bishop honors scouts from throughout the diocese for fulfi lling their Duty to God Story and Photos by Kathy Cribari Hamer Correspondent niformed Scouts and Uleaders em- bodied the blend of scouting and faith at an award ceremony Victor Nguyen (left), principal of St. Ignatius College Preparatory April 19 at St. Eliza- Stephanie Thomas, a member of Gene Lamis pins the Light of Christ award on his School, stands with Oanh Nguyen (center), founder of the school, Venture Crew 304 with St. Ignatius of son, Nicholas Lamis, a Tiger Scout from Pack 97. and longtime Scout leader Bob Connelly. The school’s Venture beth Ann Seton Parish Loyola College Preparatory School, The Light of Christ award is achieved by studying Crew 304 was presented with the prestigious Gold Medallion Award, in Keller. holds the Pope Pius XII Medal. the sacraments. and is the fi rst crew in the diocese to receive it. not only what it means to be a award, a national emblem that velopment of Catholic youth in banner, was presented this The 200 youth and their adult Scout, but what it means to be a recognizes advancement in reli- the Boy Scouts of America, the year to Crew 304 of St. Ignatius leaders had come together to re- person of faith.” gious knowledge and spiritual St. George Emblem was given School. Accepting the banner ceive Catholic diocesan awards Presented this year were the formation. to Bill Bellman of St. Jude Parish were Oanh Nguyen, founder of in recognition of excellent work Family of God award, for girls Sixth to eighth-grade Boy in Mansfi eld; John Houters of the school, and Victor Nguyen, in religious programs. 7 to 9 years old, designed to Scouts earned the Ad Altare Dei St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Ar- principal. Bishop Kevin Vann, who help discover the presence of award, preparing to take their lington; and Richard Mathews The Gold Medallion was presided at the ceremony, told God in their daily lives; and the places as maturing Catholics of St. Francis of Assisi Parish at established to identify and rec- the assembly the religious scout- Hail Mary award, for fi rst and and Americans; and the Pope Grapevine. ognize the outstanding Catholic ing programs value hard work second graders, who worked Pius XII award recognized A National Catholic Qual- Cub Scout Pack, Boy Scout in and of itself, and also in the to recognize God’s presence in scouts’ potential to develop as ity Unit Award, Pope Paul VI, Troop, and Venturing Crew in context of faith. home and community. leaders in church and commu- was presented to Pack 32, St. each of the 15 episcopal regions “In this octave of Easter, Third and fourth grade nity events. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. of the United States. Winners each day is a celebration of girls received the Holy Family This year the Elizabeth Ann Qualifi cations for that honor are chosen because they excel the resurrection of Christ,” the award, for learning to recognize Seton Award was given to Patri- were adult leadership response at providing youth with quality bishop said. He explained that God in the home and communi- cia Glasgow, for her work help- to training, with Scouts partici- religious activities, religious in the context of Easter, and of ty. Girls 9 to 11 years earned the ing youth develop their spiritual pating in the religious emblem emblem participation, outdoor the day’s Gospel reading (John I Live my Faith award, which lives. That award was inaugu- programs of their particular activities, and special events 20:19-31), “Catholic Scouting teaches appreciation of God rated in 1980 to recognize the levels in scouting. that encompass the religious, becomes a place that says, ‘Do and religion in daily life, and meritorious contributions of The prestigious Gold Medal- vocational, and educational not persist in your unbelief.’” encourages participation in the adults who serve Catholic youth lion Award, with its distinctive aspects of Catholic Scouting. “Diocesan scouting,” he said, community of faith. through Girl Scouts and Camp “is a place where children learn The Marian Medal, for young Fire. women aged 12 to 15 years, The Bronze Pelican, a dioc- recognizes active involvement esan recognition presented to Diocesan Scouting Committee in understanding Mary as the those who have made sig- model of openness and spiri- nifi cant contribution to Catholic offers counselor training tuality, and development of a Scouting, this year went to Terry The Fort Worth Catholic Com- in, and a highlighter. Christian spirit of hope, faith, Bachman, of Troop 32 at St. mittee on Scouting will conduct According to event organizers, and joyful Christian community. Elizabeth Ann Seton, and Victor two Ad Altare Dei counselor, certifi ed counselors not trained in Boys who are Tiger and Wolf Nguyen, of Troop and Crew 304 cub coordinator, and refresher the last two years are expected Cub Scouts earned the Light of at St. Ignatius College Prepara- trainings May 12 and 20 from 7 to come to the fi rst hour of any Christ, by studying the sacra- tory School in Fort Worth. to 9:30 p.m., and May 16 and 30 period as part of their Continu- ments, while Cub and Webelo In recognition of outstanding from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the ing Education in Religious Scouts received the Parvuli Dei contribution to the spiritual de- Education Wing of St. Philip the Emblems. This time will focus Apostle Church, located at 1897 on the administrative aspects of W. Main Street in Lewisville, or the program, not how to conduct at a trainer’s home, depending classes. Based on situations in the on the size of the group. past this training is most neces- Applicants must bring a “Re- sary. Pack/Parish Cub religious ligious Emblem Counselor Ap- coordinator training is included plication” signed by their pastors, in the fi rst hour of training. which can be found by looking There will be no training at on page 10 of Emblems Program, the Scout retreat in the fall and along with other information. pre-registration is required. To Applicants must also have a cur- RSVP, e-mail Tom Moore at tom- rent youth protection certifi cation [email protected]. Other dates from the Boy Scouts of America, and locations may be available and a current “Keeping Children based on demand. Dates for Safe” certifi cation from the dio- the Pope Pius XII medals will be cese, and should bring a Scout scheduled on an “as needed” Bishop Vann smiles as he stands with a young Brownie from Girl Scout Two young members of Pack 32 receive their award from Bishop Vann. Pack 32 and counselor handbook for the basis. Please contact Tom Moore Troop 1526 at the April 19 ceremony. received the Pope Paul VI unit award for the third consecutive year. program they wish to be trained to coordinate. North Texas Catholic, May 8, 2009 Page 25 National Cutting U.S. poverty rate in half by 2020 seen as vital for country By Julie Carroll anti-poverty program in our by Catholic Charities USA, the to put families who were home- to be determined “to be signs Catholic News Service nation’s history: Social Security. organization’s agencies around less into a place until something of hope.” ST. PAUL, Minn.— Father It is time for the New Deal of the country reported an increase opened up.” In an interview with The Larry Snyder admits it’s a daunt- our time.” in demand for nutrition, housing, Laura Opelt, executive di- Catholic Spirit, newspaper of the ing challenge: starting work on Msgr. O’Grady headed the and direct-assistance services rector of Catholic Charities of Archdiocese of St. Paul and Min- cutting the U.S. poverty rate in national Catholic Charities op- coupled with a decrease in do- Rochester, New York, said: “We neapolis, Fr. Snyder said Catholic half by 2020 at a time when thou- eration for more than 40 years. nations. are seeing more working poor Charities will propose “landmark sands of Americans are drowning The organization is one of “The statistics coming back to who have never accessed services legislation ... that we hope to call in debt and organizations that the largest networks of social us are disturbing,” Fr. Snyder said before and are not eligible for the ‘Corporal Works of Mercy serve the poor are straining to service providers in the nation. at the St. Paul summit. traditional programs. They are Legislation.’” meet their clients’ needs. It serves nearly 8 million people Eighty-two percent of the 50 in need of food and emergency The legislation will focus on Not only is Catholic Charities annually through more than 1,700 agencies that responded to the assistance.” fi ve “pillars” outlined in “Pov- USA, which Fr. Snyder heads, local agencies and institutions survey reported an increase in At the same time that de- erty in America”: hunger, health committed to the goal, but he and nationwide. requests for food services in 2008, mand for services is increasing, care, economic security, housing, the organization are convinced Catholic Charities USA he said. Eighty-six percent expe- Catholic Charities agencies are and education and workforce that it’s vital for the country. launched an anti-poverty cam- rienced an increase in requests experiencing a sharp decline in development. On April 20 Catholic Charities paign in 2006 after publishing a for rent or mortgage assistance, philanthropic giving and gov- To eradicate poverty, Fr. Sny- hosted the fi rst of 10 summits to policy paper titled “Poverty in and 90 percent reported an in- ernment funding, according to der said, nonprofi t organizations be held at sites across the nation America: A Threat to the Com- crease in requests for fi nancial the survey. and government must work in 2009 and 2010 to give social mon Good,” which called for the assistance. As a result, 20 percent of agen- together. service providers, health care creation of more livable-wage “The demographics of people cies reported making reductions “In Catholic social teaching, providers, educational leaders, jobs and a greater investment seeking help have also changed in programs that provide basic we would define the role of and others an opportunity to in social policies that support and are now including people needs. Sixteen percent made government as providing for the discuss the needs of the poor in the poor. who consider themselves middle reductions in housing assistance common good,” Father Snyder their communities. In 2007, according to the most class as well as senior citizens,” programs. Of the agencies re- said. “A lot of people on Capitol Catholic Charities plans to current data available, more Fr. Snyder added. porting program reductions, 56 Hill would not agree with that. use the information to craft anti- than 37 million Americans were Anecdotes from the front lines percent cut staff and 44 percent They would say government’s poverty legislation that it will living below the offi cial federal are even more revealing. made service delivery cuts. business is to maintain the secu- propose to Congress next year. poverty level, which was $22,050 Father Ragan Schriver, execu- In 2006, Fr. Snyder said, “we rity of our borders and maintain “Our plan is simple,” Fr. Sny- for a family of four. Some have tive director of Catholic Charities never imagined that we would be law and order.” der told more than 100 people predicted that by the end of this of East Tennessee in the Knoxville facing in 2008 and 2009 a housing “Those are important things,” gathered at the College of St. year, that number will climb to Diocese, reported to Catholic crisis, a fi nancial crisis, a nation he said, “but they’re pieces of the Catherine in St. Paul. more than 50 million. Charities USA: “Through Octo- in crisis.” common good. We would say “Earlier in our history,” Catholic Charities and other ber, November, and December “But this crisis presents us the other pieces are, if there are he said, “Monsignor (John) organizations that serve the poor all family shelter beds were full. with the opportunity to change people who are not able to live in- O’Grady joined with the Roos- also have been scarred by the We had to ask our United Way to a nation,” he said, adding that dependently, then somehow the evelt administration in crafting troubled economy. allow us to spend some of their the aim should not be “to look government has a responsibility the New Deal and the largest In a 2009 survey conducted money on lower-end hotel rooms around for signs of hope” but to be a part of the solution.” Glendon points out Notre Dame placed her in role of balance to Obama

FROM PAGE 1 wishes.” As a result, she wrote, “I prominent and uncompromising Ronald Reagan and has been a who announced plans to boycott Catholic Church and society. am at a loss to understand why opponent of the church’s position consultant for the Presidential the event. A spokeswoman for the Indi- a Catholic university should on issues involving fundamental Commission on Population, the Other clergy, alumni and con- ana university confi rmed April disrespect it.” principles of justice,” the letter National Institutes of Health, servative Catholic organizations 27 that Glendon, who served as Glendon said she was also said. the National Endowment for the have mounted a campaign seek- ambassador from 2007 until ear- concerned that the university had In light of reports that other Humanities, the Ford Founda- ing to have the university revoke lier this year, was the fi rst person issued “talking points” that im- Catholic institutions also are tion, the Rockefeller Foundation, the president’s invitation. to accept and then later decline plied that her acceptance speech choosing to disregard the bish- and the American Law Institute, Anti-abortion activist Ran- the award. for the award would “somehow ops’ request, Glendon expressed and served on the Eisenhower dall Terry has vowed to protest Jennifer R. Psaki, a White balance the event.” concern that Notre Dame’s exam- administration’s National Secu- Obama’s scheduled address House spokeswoman, said She quoted two statements ple “could have an unfortunate rity Council. every day leading up to the May Obama also was disappointed from the university: ripple effect.” He is the author of numerous 17 ceremony and has suggested by Glendon’s decision, “but he — “President Obama won’t Father Jenkins in a statement books, including A Church That that protesters may disrupt the looks forward to delivering an be doing all the talking. Mary posted on the university’s Web Can and Cannot Change: The Devel- commencement. inclusive and respectful speech Ann Glendon, the former U.S. site April 30, sought to fi ll the opment of Catholic Moral Teaching Asked for a response to Terry’s at the Notre Dame graduation, a ambassador to the Vatican, will gap left by Glendon’s rejection of and Contraception: A History of Its plans, Bishop D’Arcy said, “As school with a rich history of fos- be speaking as the recipient of the Laetaere Medal. “In thinking Treatment by Catholic Theologians you know, we have distanced tering the exchange of ideas.” the Laetare Medal.” about who could bring a compel- and Canonists. ourselves from him.” “While he is honored to have — “We think having the presi- ling voice, a passion for dialogue, Since Noonan, 82, has served The bishop reiterated that he the support of millions of people dent come to Notre Dame, see great intellectual stature, and a as a consultant for several agen- had asked “Catholics and others of all faiths, he does not govern our graduates, meet our leaders deep commitment to Catholic cies in the Catholic Church, of good will not to join in un- with the expectation that every- and hear a talk from Mary Ann values to the speaking role of the including Pope Paul VI’s Com- seemly protests, which attack the one sees eye to eye with him on Glendon is a good thing for the Laetare medalist — especially in mission on Problems of the president of the United States or every position, and the spirit of president and for the causes we these unusual circumstances,” Fr. Family and several U.S. bishops’ Father Jenkins or the University debate and healthy disagreement care about.” Jenkins wrote, “ it quickly became committees, Father Jenkins said of Notre Dame.” on important issues is part of Glendon wrote that a com- clear that an ideal choice is Judge he would send Notre Dame The spokesman said Bishop what he loves about this country,” mencement is supposed to be a Noonan. graduates “into the world with D’Arcy “has urged everyone to Psaki added. joyous day for the graduates and “Since Judge Noonan is a sound advice and affi rmation.” cooperate, so Notre Dame will Glendon, professor of law their families. previous winner of the Laetare Since announcing March 20 have a peaceful graduation.” at Harvard Law School, wrote “It is not the right place, nor is Medal, we have decided, upon that Obama would speak at the Though some Notre Dame that she thought the bishops’ a brief acceptance speech the right refl ection, to not award the medal commencement, the university students have participated in request is “reasonable” and does vehicle, for engagement with the this year,” he added. has been criticized by some U.S. campus protests about Obama’s not seek to “control or interfere very serious problems raised A former professor at Notre bishops, including Fort Wayne- scheduled appearance, others with an institution’s freedom to by Notre Dame’s decision — in Dame, Noonan was appointed to South Bend Bishop John M. have voiced their enthusiasm and invite speakers and engage in disregard of the settled position the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D’Arcy, leader of the diocese support of the president’s upcom- serious debate with whomever it of the U.S. bishops — to honor a 9th Circuit in 1985 by President where Notre Dame is located, ing commencement address. 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Pacheco… “My mother had a ‘death grip’ on my

FROM PAGE 24 hand, as we watched all the people on the search committee that selected him. “Walking away walking on their knees to where Mary had from TCU, I sensed I had appeared to Juan Diego. I asked my mother helped make it a better police department,” Pacheco said. what they were doing, and she said, ‘They “And I enjoyed myself there all the time. are showing our Blessed Mother how much ”The kids would come to the university as freshmen, they love her.’” sort of intimidated,” he said. — Deacon John Pacheco “Then four years later you’d see how much they had ma- tured. I have a soft spot in my His reverence came back Pacheco said. “She was very heart for TCU.” periodically through the years. proud that I was in the semi- Deacon Pacheco offers a blessing to St. Mary of the Assumption Pacheco’s priestly vocation, In college, he read all he could nary, and that I had decided parishioner Brigit Conders. Looking on are her sister, Caitlin from the fi rst hint at age four fi nd of Our Lady of Lourdes to do ‘what the good Lord Conders, and Dr. Frank McGehee. to the seminary 49 years later, and Fatima, and for the fi rst had called me to do.’ She said was book-ended by his moth- time expressed his feelings to she wasn’t going to live much his wife Mary took their of Christ. er, who he said, “knew me his mother. Her reaction was longer, but that she would be mother into their home, “The moment I stand before thoroughly.” He remembers simple, said Pacheco: “I don’t with me.” encouraging their younger God,” he said, “a split second traveling to Mexico City with want you to be a priest.” Pacheco applied twice for brother to leave for the semi- before I die — I want to know his parents Adam and Mary, “Later in life she said, ‘I admission to the seminary for nary. “Thanks be to God for that I tried. That I did the best his older brother Adam Jr., and should not have told you that. the Diocese of Fort Worth, but my brother and sister-in-law,” I could.” his grandparents, when he was I was being selfi sh. I only was not accepted the fi rst time. said Pacheco, “Had I not been John Pacheco’s parents 4, and holding his mother’s have two sons, and I hoped He said he “let it go, and confident they could look shared with him their devo- hand at the Basilica of Our you would get married, but I took a trip to Israel, Caper- after my mom, I wouldn’t be tion to our Lady of Guadalupe, Lady of Guadalupe. should not have said that.’” naum, and the Sea of Galilee. here.” where he fi rst saw pilgrims “My mother had a ‘death “My mother was a big We had Mass where Jesus “Once I stepped into the demonstrating their faith. grip’ on my hand,” he said, influence on my life,” Pacheco spoke the Sermon on the seminary I had no doubts at “When I got to the seminary, laughing, “as we watched all said. “We were very, very Mount, and I just adored it all. I told my spiritual director, there was a picture of the the people walking on their close to one another. And I there. I felt I needed to be ‘I want to be a priest and get tilma, with the image of the knees to where Mary had ap- loved my dad. To me he was there. I didn’t want to leave, out there.’ He answered, ‘Your Blessed Virgin Mary, and I peared to Juan Diego. I asked a cross between John Wayne, and yet I wanted to return to priesthood starts now, in the prayed that if she helped me, I my mother what they were Gary Cooper, and Superman. care for my mom.” seminary. God wants you here would make a pilgrimage back doing, and she said, ‘They are When he came in the room, At home, then-Vocations now. When you are ordained, there to where it all started.” showing our Blessed Mother I knew everything would be Director Father Anh Tran and that’s where God will want For his ordination day, how much they love her.’” okay, because he was there. then-Director of Seminarians you.’” Pacheco asked the bishop’s Five years later, when Even when he was dying I felt Sister Donna Ferguson, SSMN, “I am really looking for- permission to wear a gold nine-year-old John was with that way.” asked John if he was still in- ward to my life as a priest,” chasuble with the image of his mother and brother in the John’s father, who had terested in the seminary, and, Pacheco said. “We all feel Our Lady of Guadalupe on the chapel at Immaculate Heart Alzheimer’s disease, died of “I knew God was calling me. I apprehension and confusion front. of Mary, “I thought, for just a cancer in 1998. His mother took the test again — I knew I when we start here, but God “And at my fi rst Mass,” he few seconds, I could see my- died of Alzheimer’s in 2007. was going to the seminary, and asks us to try. This is what God said, “I will be looking up and self as a priest. It scared me at “We had a real good talk I did!” called me to do. I know it. Be- saying, ‘Mom, Dad, I’m here. first.” a few days before she died,” John’s brother Adam and ing a priest. Serving the Body I’m doing it.’”

bubbles might not work. possible that is, until you are known I was thinking of him Julie said it was a good idea, Hamer… At those times you’d still doing it. not as the guy with the drill, “But can we also have subtitles have to go with the tried-and- My mind wandered to but the parent who inspired under everything we look at FROM PAGE 13 true option of empathetic mothers who had small chil- my thoughts that day when he — like when we’re looking out able thought-bubbles suitable grunts: “Huhmm.” “Ar- dren on their hips once, tiny said, “my sons.” the window on car trips. And for moms: “Don’t even ask,” or ghhh.” “Uh huh.” “Awww.” appendages without which When my tooth was fi xed, can we add pop-ups with ad- “Not after midnight.” Spoken with the correct they thought they could not and the dentist removed the ditional information?” For younger children you emphasis and pitch, those four survive. But sadly, some of human hydraulic power lock Meredith’s idea was prag- could use: “In a minute,” can get you through a six-year- these mothers were forced to that was holding my mouth matic. “I’d like thought-bub- “Hush,” and “Enough.” old’s retelling of the story of do so. open, I had not forgotten my bles,” she said. “But I’d need Bubbles wouldn’t be neces- Noah’s Ark or a seventh-grad- And I thought of frighten- question: “What do the boys a pin, so if I didn’t care what sary all the time. For example er’s description of the mean ing late-night phone calls call you?” someone was thinking, I could in teenager carpool conversa- things “all the other kids” did parents all fear coming, and “Dad,” he said. “At fi rst it pop their bubble. tion, which is the closest thing during lunch. sometimes, like the enactment was awkward, but one day “And of course I’d want it we know to mind reading, Today at the dentist’s offi ce of our worst nightmares, actu- my son was introducing me to to make the bubblewrap pop- thought bubbles would be there were no alternate com- ally do come. someone and instead of saying ping sound.” irrelevant. “How did your re- munication methods I could I thought of the moth- ‘This is my stepdad Rick,’ he search paper turn out? “Okay.” use. ers and fathers who are not said, ‘This is my dad.’ It was Kathy Cribari Hamer, a Did the teacher say anything?” So while I waited it out, anybody’s mothers or fathers nice,” my dentist said, saying member of St. Andrew “Not much.” What kind of I thought of the dentist, a at all —nurses, teachers, next- the words with feeling. “Very Parish, has five chil- grade did you get?” “Dunno.” parent, who once made two door neighbors, or clergy. nice.” dren, Meredith, John, “Are you hungry?” “Kinda.” 11-year-old children his own. Those are fill-in-the-blanks Later I told my daughters Julie, Andrew, and Abby. “What would you like for din- I heard the words “my sons,” parents, the ones who take up about the thought bubbles Last May, her column received the ner?” “Whatever.” given with the affection of a fa- the slack, make the bad times idea, and they all weighed in. second place award for best family In moments of household ther who knows nothing about okay, and cause things to feel Abby said she probably life column by the Catholic Press mayhem, when all the kids are the word “step.” normal, sometimes without wouldn’t use hers. “It’s like Association of the U.S. and Canada talking at once, and you are Then I thought of fathers words — just empathetic ‘Twitter,’” she said. “I don’t at the Catholic Media Convention in mentally working on some- who are also mothers, and grunts. believe people want to know Toronto. In 2005, Kathy’s column thing else (dinner, a phone call, mothers who are also fathers, So, if I’d had thought-bal- what I’m thinking at 2:30 on was recognized with the fi rst place or your check book), thought and I thought how next-to-im- loons, my dentist would have any afternoon.” award in the same category. North Texas Catholic, May 8, 2009 Page 27 Calendar

CURSILLO RETREATS CARDINAL NEWMAN LECTURE RACHEL MINISTRIES HOLY FAMILY GOLF TOURNAMENT The Cursillo Center has announced the To Report Misconduct Dr. Patrick Foley will present a lecture en- Rachel Ministries, a program that offers a The Holy Family Catholic School Dads’ Club spring English Cursillo weekend dates. A If you or someone you know is a victim titled “John Henry Newman: Following in His safe, non-judgmental, and supportive envi- will host its third annual golf tournament Cursillo is a short course in Christianity, of sexual misconduct by anyone who Footsteps” from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June ronment to those struggling with abortion’s benefiting Holy Family Catholic School, consisting of a series of talks and medita- serves the church, you may 6, at St. Mary the Virgin Church’s parish aftermath, is expanding its outreach to Friday, May 22, at Hawk’s Creek Golf Club, tions examining one’s life in relation to Jesus • Call Judy Locke, victim hall at 1408 N. Davis Dr. in Arlington. The include programs and services in Spanish. 6520 White Settlement Rd. in Fort Worth. Christ. A Cursillo weekend for men will be assistance coordinator, event is sponsored by the Cardinal Newman The expanded outreach program is currently The event will kick-off at 10 a.m. The reg- held May 21-24, and a Cursillo weekend (817) 560-2452 ext. 201 Institute of Fort Worth. All lectures are free, seeking volunteers who can read and speak istration fee is $150 per player or $600 for for women will take place June 11-14. Both or e-mail her at [email protected] though offerings will be accepted. For more Spanish to help build the Spanish program. a team of four players. Register before May weekends will be presented in English and • Or call the Sexual Abuse Hotline information, visit the institute’s Web site at The ministry is also seeking Spanish-speak- 18 and receive an early bird savings of $100 held at the Cursillo Center, 2221 NW 26th (817) 560-2452 ext. 900 www.cardinalnewmaninstitute.org. ing licensed counselors to volunteer during per team. Sponsorships and volunteers are St. in Fort Worth. Deadline for the men’s • Or call The Catholic Center at the Rachel’s Vineyard weekend retreats. welcome. For more information, visit the Web retreat is May 18, and for the women’s (817) 560-2452 ext. 102 and ask There are also opportunities for volunteers site at www.holyfamilygolf.org or contact retreat June 8. For more information call for the chancellor/moderator of the NOLAN BAND CAMP to be included on the referral list. Training Mark Cortez at (817) 360-7034, Mike Cook, Nolan Catholic High School will offer its ninth Susan Urbanek at (817) 423-4095 or e-mail curia, Father James Hart will be provided to all volunteers. Anyone Jr. at (817) 829-5174, or Grant Thomas at to [email protected]. annual Middle School Summer Band Camp June who is bilingual and is interested in this (817) 683-9875. To Report Abuse 8-12 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Summer band ministry is asked to contact Betsy Kopor at camp provides opportunities to bring together (817) 923-4757 or by e-mail to forgiven@ Call the Texas Department of Family ROSARY CONGRESS young musicians from across the Metroplex and racheltx.org. Protective Services (Child Protective Marian Renewal Ministry Director, Father Al learn from some of the best music teachers in Services) at (800) 252-5400 DEAF MINISTRY Winshman, SJ, will be the presenter at the the area, according to a press release. Camp The Deaf Ministry Program is in need of a 20th annual Rosary Congress sponsored will be held in the Music Hall of the Multi- THEOLOGIAN PETER KREEFT court reporter to help with CART (Computer by Apostolatus Uniti and hosted by St. Ann Purpose Activity Center at Nolan Catholic High Theologian Dr. Peter Kreeft will give two Assisted Real-Time Translation) services. Church in Burleson, June 13-20. The Rosary School located at 4501 Bridge St. in East Fort talks at St. Maria Goretti Church, located The Deaf Community celebrates a special Congress will also feature the Pilgrim Virgin CHILDREN OF GOD’S DELIGHT Worth. An end-of-camp concert will be held on at 1200 S. Davis Drive in Arlington from 9 Deaf Community Mass on the first Sunday Statue of the Our Lady of Fatima carved The Children of God’s Delight Christian June 12 at 11 a.m. Cost of the camp is $75 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, May 16. The topics of each month at 1:45 p.m. at San Mateo by renowned sculptor, José Thedim, June Community will host a “Born of the Spirit” which includes five days of group, ensemble, covered will include “A Refutation on Moral Church, at 3316 Lovell Ave., near downtown 19-20. For information on Rosary Congress, seminar May 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 and individual instrument instruction, and a Relativism” and “Proofs of God’s Existence.” Fort Worth. The ministry would like to provide call Bonnie Sager at (817) 723-5630 or visit p.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Church located concert experience. The cost is $65 for those The event is free, but donations will be CART services for deaf persons who do not the Web site at www.apostolatusuniti.com. at 5508 Black Oak Ln. in Fort Worth. The who register and pay by 5 p.m. on Friday, May accepted. For more information, contact sign so they can read the simultaneous cost for the seminar is $10, and scholar- 22. For more information and to register, visit Lucas Pollice, director of the Office of Adult transcriptions and be a part of the special ships are available. For more information or the “Band” page on the school’s Web site at Catechesis for the Diocese of Fort Worth liturgy. To help with this service, contact SVDP SOCIETY MEETING to reserve a seat for the seminar, contact www.nolancatholichs.org or contact Melissa at (817) 560-3300 ext. 260 or lpollice@ Mary Cinatl, director of the Deaf Ministry The Society of St. Vincent de Paul South Natasha Childress at (817) 312-5421 or Korzekwa at [email protected], fwdioc.org or John Cox at (817) 274-0643 Program, at (817) 284-3019 (Voice and Central Region will have its annual meet- [email protected], or Stephanie Ayala at or at (817) 457-2920 ext. 1733. ext. 226 or [email protected]. TDD) or [email protected]. ing May 15-16 at the South Radisson (817) 239-1297 or [email protected], Hotel 100 Altamesa Blvd. E in Fort Worth. or attend “Information Night” at 7 p.m. May The registration fee is $100. Registration 20 at St. Paul the Apostle Church. forms are available online at www.svdpfw. org and may be mailed to Thomas Loughran Classifi ed Section at 7917 Crouse Drive, Fort Worth, TX, 76137. For more information call (817) 975-3253. Registration will also be avail- able at the door. NTC DEADLINES FOR ALL SAINTS PRINCIPAL ST. MARY’S PRINCIPAL ASSOC. SUPERINTENDENT SUBMISSION All Saints Catholic School, a K-8 elemen- St. Mary’s Catholic School, Gainesville, is The Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth is tary school in Dallas is seeking a new seeking a strong academic and spiritual seeking a qualified candidate for the principal for the 2009-2010 school year. principal to lead its elementary school (PK- position of associate superintendent of RETIREMENT RECEPTION The North Texas Catholic is pub- St. Andrew School will hold a special retire- All Saints School is a 2006 nationally 8; 193 students). The position is available schools. The associate superintendent lished twice monthly, except during ment Mass for Clarice Peninger Sunday, May recognized Blue Ribbon School of Excel- for the 2009-2010 School Year. Candidates will provide leadership and service in the the months of June, July, and Au- 17. The celebration will begin at 2:30 p.m. lence. Candidates must be a practicing must be a practicing Catholic, have master’s areas of curriculum, supervision, profes- gust when it is published monthly. in the church with a reception immediately Catholic and have a master’s degree degree and 18 hours in administration, and sional development, accreditation, and The deadline to submit information following in the school gym. Clarice Peninger with 18 hours in administration and a three years experience in a Catholic School. federal programs. Dedication to quality is noon on the Wednesday of the has been St. Andrew’s principal for the last minimum of three years experience in Administrative experience is preferred. Catholic school education as integral week before the paper is published. 24 years. All past students, alumni, parents, Catholic schools. Administrative experi- Submit a letter of interest, résumé, refer- to the teaching mission of the Catholic Items for the May 22 issue must faculty, and friends are cordially invited to ence is preferred. Salary is negotiable, ences, and a request for an application to: Church should be demonstrated with a be received by noon on Wednesday, attend the celebration. The nursery will be based on experience, education, and Catholic School Office, 800 West Loop 820 minimum of five years administrative May 13. Items for the June 26 is- open for small children. To RSVP for the credentials. Benefits include employee South, Fort Worth, TX 76108-2919, or call experience in Catholic schools. The sue must be received by noon on nursery, call (817) 924-6581 by May 14. health insurance and 403b. Position (817) 560-3300 ext. 253. candidate must be a practicing Catho- Wednesday, June 17. For more information, contact Rose Hall at is open until filled. Applications are lic with at least a master’s degree in (817) 292-4355. available at www.cso-dallas.org. Mail SACRED HEART PRINCIPAL educational administration or a related résumé and application to Sister Gloria Sacred Heart Catholic School in Muenster is field. Submit a letter of interest, résumé, Cain, SSND, Catholic Schools Office, seeking a spiritual and educational leader to and references to Catholic School Of- NFP PRACTITIONERS 3725 Blackburn Street, PO Box 190507, serve as principal for 2009-2010. Sacred fice, Associate Superintendent Search, Dallas, TX 75219. Heart, a PreK-12 school with 260 students, 800 West Loop 820 South, Fort Wort, The FertilityCare Center of North Texas will ST. AUGUSTINE GROUP has served the parish community for 117 TX 76108-2919. offer an informational luncheon May 30 from The St. Augustine Men’s Purity Group, a years. Candidates must be a practicing 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for individuals interested support group for men who struggle with ST. PIUS X PRINCIPAL Catholic and must have master’s degree INTERNAL AUDITOR in teaching a natural form of family plan- sources of sexual impurity such as those St. Pius X Catholic School, a Pre-K3 with 18 hours of administration and three The Diocese of Fort Worth Texas seeks ning and women’s health maintenance. The found on the Internet, meets regularly through 8th grade school located in years experience in a Catholic school. Ad- a full-time auditor for its Internal Audit luncheon will be held at St. Maria Goretti in Room 213 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton the northeast area of San Antonio, is ministrative experience is preferred. Submit program at the Catholic Center. Principal Church, located at 1200 S. Davis Blvd. in School, located at 2016 Willis Lane, Keller; seeking a candidate for principal who a letter of interest, résumé, references, and duties will include reviewing and testing Arlington. RSVP to Mandy Cox at fccont@ at 1301 Paxton Ave. (Padre Pio House) in is a practicing Catholic and a dynamic a request for an application to Catholic the compliance with laws, accounting att.net or at (817) 685-0756. The cost Arlington; and at Immaculate Conception leader with a master’s degree and at School Office, Sacred Heart Principal Search, procedures and policies, and adminis- is $6. For more information, visit www. Parish in Denton at 2255 Bonnie Brae St. least three years administrative expe- 800 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, TX trative procedures and policies as they fwcreighton.com. For additional information, visit the Web rience for the 2009-2010 school year. site at www.sampg.com, or e-mail to Mark Applications may be downloaded from 76108-2919, prior to May 15. relate to the temporal affairs of entities at [email protected]. www.sacatholicschools.org and mailed of the Diocese of Fort Worth. Qualifica- to the Archdiocese of San Antonio, LITURGY / MUSIC DIRECTOR tions include a bachelor’s degree in MINISTRY FOR GAYS, LESBIANS accounting or related field, two-five The Fort Worth diocesan Ministry with Dept. of Catholic Schools, Attention: A North Dallas Suburban Parish in transi- Joann Gawlik, associate superintendent, tional growth is seeking a full-time director years experience in auditing or related Lesbian and Gay Catholics, Other Sexual LAY CARMELITES field, expertise in computer usage, Minorities and Their Families regularly 2718 Woodlawn Avenue, San Antonio, of liturgy and music to lead the assembly in The Lay Carmelites invite those in search and knowledge of the Roman Catholic meet the fourth Thursday of the month. TX 78228. For more information, con- worship and song as a member of our pasto- of a deeper relationship with Christ to join Faith. Knowledge of the workings of The next regular meeting will be May 28 tact Peter H. Wickersham, St. Pius X ral team. A collaborative person is needed to them on the second and fourth Sundays of the Diocese of Fort Worth is helpful. at 7 p.m. at the Catholic Renewal Center Principal Search Committee at (210) initiate and grow a comprehensive liturgical the month for a time of prayer and fellow- English/Spanish bilingual applicants at 4503 Bridge St. in Fort Worth. For more 829-1551. music ministry; to guide parish liturgical ship. Those interested in participating are are preferred. For a full job description information, contact Father Warren Murphy, ministries, plan and accompany weekend asked to gather at 2 p.m. May 9 in the chapel ACCOMPANIST liturgies, holy days, weddings, funerals, and application, visit www.fwdioc.org. TOR, at (817) 927-5383 or Doreen Rose at The Diocese of Fort Worth offers excel- of The College of St. Thomas More, 3017 Accompanist with experience at three- special liturgical celebrations, direct and (817) 329-7370. lent pay and benefits to its employees. Lubbock St. in Fort Worth. Formation will manual pipe organ needed for three rehearse choir and cantors and interface If interested in this position, e-mail a take place in the college library from 2:30 weekend Masses at Holy Family Church with existing Spanish Choir. Requires close résumé, a completed job application, CALIX SUPPORT GROUP p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call in Fort Worth. Responsibilities include collaboration with staff and parishioners. and cover letter to msimeroth@fwdioc. Calix, a monthly support meeting for Phyllis Poth at (817) 457-1746. rehearsals with up to two choirs weekly, Needs strong piano and conducting skills, org or fax to (817) 244-8839, to the Catholics who are alcoholic and others who holy day Masses; availability for parish good vocal skills, knowledge of Catholic attention of Mark Simeroth, director of are struggling with addiction and seek- funerals, weddings, and major parish liturgy and must be a practicing Catholic with Human Resources. Qualified applicants ing recovery, is offered the first Saturday celebrations throughout the year is a degree in liturgy or music, or equivalent COURAGE GROUP will be contacted for an interview. of each month at 10 a.m. in the chapel Courage D/FW, a spiritual support group preferred. Applicant must be familiar years of experience. Salary and diocesan of Holy Family Church, 6150 Pershing for those striving to live chaste lives ac- with post-Vatican II Catholic liturgy. benefits commensurate with education or Ave. in West Fort Worth. Calix meetings cording to the Catholic Church’s teachings Send a résumé to Holy Family Church; experience. Send letter, résumé, salary SERVICES AVAILABLE Topsoil, sand, gravel, washed materials, focus on enhancing spiritual growth on homosexuality, meets every second and Attn: Diane Kain, 6150 Pershing Ave., requirements and three current/verifiable driveways, concrete, backhoe, and trac- through sharing Eucharist, discussion, fourth Friday evening of the month and will Fort Worth 76107 or e-mail to dkain@ references to: Search Committee Liturgy tor services. Custom mowing lots and and fellowship. For more information, call meet next May 22. For information, e-mail holyfamilyfw.org. For more information, and Music, 352 Cascata Drive, Frisco, TX acres. Call (817) 732-4083. Deacon Joe Milligan at (817) 737-6768 to [email protected] or call (972) call (817) 737-6768 ext. 104 75034. ext. 105. 938-5433. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, January 9, 2009 Page 28 Good Newsmaker After 21 years of service with the TCU police force, Deacon John Pacheco trades in his badge for a Higher

Deacon Pacheco joins the congregation in prayer at fellow seminarian Alfredo Barba’s ordination to the diaconate on April 18. Also pictured are Deacon Simón Tórrez of Holy Cross Church in The Colony (center), and Deacon Bill Beaton of Calling St. Mark Church in Denton. Story and Photos by who started out as a commu- They come to get an education Kathy Cribari Hamer nications major at the Univer- and have fun, but as campus Correspondent sity of Texas at Arlington. He police, you have to watch worked as a public safety of- people from off campus, too. ohn Pacheco ficer at Tarrant County Junior Pacheco once received College, then attended the a phone call from the Fort wore purple for North Texas Regional Police Worth Police Department 21 years, but not Academy, spent a year with about an assault that had J the Fort Worth police, and occurred off campus, and as a liturgical color. ended up as day sergeant in that the suspect was headed the TCU force. toward TCU. The purple was a The job was supposed to “It didn’t include anyone have been temporary, the from the university, but the badge on his sleeve, soon-to-be-ordained priest guy had a handgun, and he the formal insignia said, “But I fell in love with had crawled into the bushes to TCU, and stayed there.” hide. I found him; he started to of Texas Christian At Pacheco’s diaconate roll out, and I had to pull my ordination last fall, Bishop gun for protection. University. He was a Kevin Vann called to mind “Thanks be to God he didn’t his metamorphosis, saying, have anything in his hand, TCU police offi cer. “John, in your past life as a but it was a scary feeling. I law enforcement offi cer you remember pulling my gun and Soon, however, whenever wore a uniform, and now you holding it,” Pacheco said, “but Pacheco wears purple, it will are exchanging one uniform I didn’t raise it.” be on the chasuble of a Catho- for another.” During his more than 20 lic priest. The newest priest in But Pacheco’s policeman- years of work in TCU law the Diocese of Fort Worth will to-priest transition was a less enforcement, the police depart- be ordained at 11 a.m. May 23, drastic leap than it might have ment changed and fl ourished at St. Patrick Cathedral. seemed, because his priority under the direction of a new “I stumbled into law was always “helping people.” chief, and Pacheco had served enforcement,” said Pacheco, “Kids at TCU are good kids. SEE PACHECO, P. 26 An engaging homilist, Deacon Pacheco was a communications major during his college years at UTA.

Dee Sweeney, a parishioner at St. Mary of the The soon-to-be-ordained priest pours water into the chalice during Mass Assumption, receives a greeting from Deacon Pacheco Deacon Pacheco embraces the diocese’s most recently ordained deacon, at St. Mary of the Assumption Church. after Mass. Alfredo Barba, at Immaculate Conception Church in Denton on April 18.

MAILING LABEL: Please enclose label with address change or inquiries concerning mail delivery of your paper. Thank you. Inside... This issue of the NTC Deacon Alfredo Barba brings his A profi le of Catholic Campus Min- Youth 2000 drew 1,200 plus faith and his desire to serve as a istry at Midwestern State University young Catholics to Nolan’s Hartnett priest in our diocese from Tlaxcala, in Wichita Falls kicks off a series on Arena where the Franciscan Friars Mexico. He was ordained to the campus ministries in the diocese. of the Renewal helped bring them diaconate recently at Immacu- These students are known for closer to Jesus, through prayer, late Conception Parish, Denton. 5 their service to others. 9 adoration, and sharing. 15