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ARCOLA — Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades greeted parishioners at St. Patrick Parish in Arcola on Easter Sunday saying, “It is such a joy to be here with you.” Easter, Chrism, He confided that he had long planned to visit one of his new diocese’s “ordinary” parishes on Easter Triduum Sunday. And the St. Patrick community turned out to Celebration in photos welcome him with full houses at both the church and the adjoining parish hall in response. Pages 2, 3, 12, 24 Bishop Rhoades began his homily by reminding his listeners of the Easter story with words that he said have formed the core of the Church’s teaching throughout the centuries, familiar words describing the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Our Lord. Holy Cross But Easter Sunday celebrates the key moment, the Resurrection, he said, and the message is precisely the ordinations same as that proclaimed by St. Peter so long ago. Two to be ordained to Just as Jesus was buried and rose from the dead, today his faithful people also rise from sin through priesthood Saturday Baptism into new life. Bishop Rhoades noted that Benedict XVI Page 4 recently affirmed that Jesus lives and walks before us as one who is alive so we can walk the path of life. We rejoice because Jesus belongs to the living, not to the dead, he pointed out. The bishop remarked that more than 500 people Creative writers joined the during the Easter Vigil, Young Authors gets proving that the Catholic faith is alive and well in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. Most received the kids reading, writing sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and the Holy Eucharist. Pages 10-11 Bishop Rhoades reflected on the sacraments in connection with the holiday. Easter is a good day to think about the effects of Baptism, he said, as we walk with Christ on our journey toward lasting joy. We receive the Holy Spirit in Confirmation so as to bear All Diocese Team MARK WEBER witness to him. But the climax of the Easter celebra- Athletes recognized Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades baptizes Sophie Wilson at the Easter Vigil at the Cathedral of the . Bishop Rhoades also conferred the Sacrament of Confirmation on Pages 18-19 five people who also received their first Communion at the vigil. WRAP UP, PAGE 3

of One step closer to sainthood YEAR our PRIESTS Foundress, Sister of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration, BY MARK WEBER declared ‘Venerable’

1961. They heard the news in an unexpected FATHER JACK BY DIANE FREEBY way, waiting for the Chrism Mass to begin last Monday evening. Father Daryl Rybicki, OVERMYER MISHAWAKA — A private audience March pastor of Corpus Christi Parish, broke the When he was a boy, Jack 29 at the Vatican was cause for great celebra- story. tion for a local religious order. “He scared me to death!” recalls Sister Overmyer’s parents often Mother Maria Theresia Bonzel, foundress Angela Mellady, provincial superior. “He told him and his brothers of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual came up to me and said, ‘Congratulations!’ I Adoration, was recognized for heroic virtue said, ‘For what?’ and he said, ‘Your and sisters that if any of and named “Venerable” by Pope Benedict foundress!’ What was funny is we just had a them were blessed with a religious voca- XVI. That is considered a step toward being community meeting and I jokingly said to the named a , paving the way for possible sisters I was expecting we wouldn’t have to tion, they, as parents, would be proud and and . hear the news on (the news outlet) Zenit!” happy. The Sisters, whose provincial house is The Sisters noted that with modern tech- located in Mishawaka, say they have been nology, once Vatican meetings end, informa- Each time Jack heard this, he thought, praying for Mother Theresia’s cause for sainthood since she was recommended in BONZEL, PAGE 5 YEAR OF, PAGE 5 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC APRIL 11, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Official newspaper of the Jesus is alive and He is the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856

PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades light of the world

EDITOR: Tim Johnson NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad IN TRUTH Editorial Department PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan AND FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, Michelle Castleman, Karen Clifford, CHARITY Elmer J. Danch, Bonnie Elberson, BY BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES Denise Fedorow, Diane Freeby, May Lee Johnson, Sister Margie Lavonis, CSC, Joe Kozinski and Deb Wagner he peace and joy of the Risen Jesus be with you! We are now in the sea- Tson of Easter, a celebration of 50 days which ends on Pentecost Sunday. I Business Department hope you all had a happy and blessed BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice Easter Sunday. Prayerful best wishes to all AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber who were baptized and/or received the BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol sacraments of Confirmation and the Holy [email protected] Eucharist at the Easter Vigil! 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I celebrated the Evening Mass many trials; but this is so that your faith, before publication date. Advertising of the Lord’s Supper at St. Matthew which is more precious than the passing deadline is nine days before publica- Cathedral and the Good Friday Celebration tion date. splendor of fire-tried gold, may by its gen- of the Lord’s Passion and the Easter Vigil uineness lead to praise, glory and honor LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- at Immaculate Conception Cathedral. I when Jesus Christ appears. Although you TRISH LINNER comes original, signed letters about thank Msgr. Heintz, Msgr. Schulte, the have never seen Him, you love Him, and issues affecting church life. Although choirs of both cathedrals, and all who Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades washes the feet of without seeing you now believe in Him, and we cannot publish every letter we served in any way at these sacred liturgies. seminarian Royce Gregorson at the Holy rejoice with inexpressible joy touched with receive, we strive to provide a balanced In a special way, I thank Mr. James Thursday Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral, South glory because you are achieving faith’s representation of expressed opinions Fitzpatrick for serving as master of cere- Bend, on April 1. goal, your salvation” — 1 Peter 1:3-9. and a variety of reflections on life in the monies. St. Peter encourages us to bear suffer- church.We will choose letters for publi- dren who sang a beautiful prayer of bless- ings with joy. He encourages us to cultivate cation based on reader interest, timeli- Easter Sunday ing for me. I met parishioners who are life- the virtue of hope. In these days of trial for ness and fairness. Readers may agree or long members of St. Patrick’s and some the Church, I find St. Peter’s words consol- disagree with the letter writers’ opin- As was my custom in Harrisburg, I cele- brated Easter Sunday Mass in one of the who even had ancestors who built the ing and uplifting. They remind us that our ions. Letters must not exceed 250 church back in the 19th century. St. words. All letters must be signed and other parish churches of the diocese: St. hope draws its life from Christ’s include a phone number and address Patrick’s in Arcola. This parish, just 25 Patrick’s is truly an historic parish, and also Resurrection. The Risen Christ is our hope! for verification.We reserve the right to minutes or so from my residence, was a one that is growing today with many young We believe in Him and we love Him, even edit letters for legal and other concerns. great place to celebrate Mass on Easter families. The beautiful church stands in the though we have not seen Him. And, yes, Sunday. I thank Father Alex Dodrai, the middle of open fields. It was a breezy and we can rejoice because He is our Savior, Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, pastor, and all the people of St. Patrick’s for sunny day, perfect weather for Easter our Risen Savior. Our faith and our hope P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN their warm welcome. After the beautiful Sunday. are always centered in Him! 46856-1169; or e-mail: During this Easter season, may you [email protected] liturgy, I had the opportunity to greet the many parishioners who were present. When Easter season experience the grace of the Lord’s ISSN 0891-1533 I entered the parish hall after Mass, I was We have completed our Lenten penance. Resurrection and new strength in living as USPS 403630 surprised to be greeted by a group of chil- I hope the Lenten season was a time of his faithful disciples! APRIL 11, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3 WRAP UP CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tion is Holy Eucharist, the great- est of the Easter sacraments. Christ becomes our new life each time we receive Communion, he said. Though Christ died and rose from the dead centuries ago, the PUBLIC SCHEDULE OF BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES sacraments bring the event of His Tuesday, April 13: Meeting of USCCB Subcommittee on the Resurrection into the present, said Catechism, Chicago, Ill. Bishop Rhoades in conclusion. Wednesday, April 14: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Strategic planning And Easter is a vivid reminder of meeting of the Board of Catholic Charities, Villa of the Woods, the everyday presence of Christ in Fort Wayne our lives. Wednesday, April 14: 7 p.m. — Confirmation Mass at Most Precious Blood Church, Fort Wayne Easter Vigil Thursday, April 15: 8 a.m. — Breakfast meeting with Campus At the Easter Vigil at the Ministry Team of the University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne Cathedral of the Immaculate Friday, April 16: 10:30 a.m. — Meeting of Priest Personnel Conception, Bishop Rhoades KAY COZAD Board, Warsaw began the liturgy with the blessing Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades blesses the congregation of St. Patrick Parish in Friday, April 16: 7 p.m. — Confirmation Mass at St. Jude of the Easter fire and lighting of Arcola following the celebration of Mass on Easter Sunday. Church, Fort Wayne the Paschal candle. Saturday, April 17: 6:30 p.m. — Mass and dinner celebrating In his homily he noted, “Our Fort Wayne at the Cathedral of the Christ. 100th anniversary of Knights of Columbus Council at the procession into this darkened Immaculate Conception on Bishop Rhoades’ homily spoke University of Notre Dame cathedral behind the Paschal can- Tuesday. of remembering, “the Last Supper, dle symbolized our journey of At Chrism Mass, Bishop the beginning of the drama of the faith through darkness into light, Rhoades thanked Bishop John M. Paschal Mystery, when our Lord Bueter, processed to the unadorned especially in times of pain and sor- the light of Christ. Indeed all of D’Arcy for “your presence and for instituted the sacraments of the sanctuary of the Cathedral of the row. Our Lady of Sorrows was human history, like the Israelites’ your continuing devoted ministry Holy Eucharist and the ordained Immaculate Conception in Fort there at the foot of the cross and journey through the desert to the here in our diocese.” And in South priesthood. It is no mere coinci- Wayne. The clergy then prostrated she is with us in all the sorrows of Promised Land, is a journey seek- Bend, Bishop Rhoades also dence nor an incidental aside that themselves before the altar as the our life. She is our spiritual moth- ing light, seeking paradise, seeking thanked Father Tyson, the Jesus knelt before the Apostles and congregation knelt in prayer. er, a beautiful gift to us from Jesus true happiness and peace. Where provincial superior of the washed their dirty feet. Following the reading of the on the cross. John took Mary into do we find it? The answer is a Congregation of Holy Cross and “When Jesus came into the Passion narrative, the bishop, in his home. I hope we all do the Person: the Lord Jesus Christ cru- all the Holy Cross fathers and world, God descended and became his homily, told the filled-to capac- same.” cified and risen from the dead.” Holy Cross brothers, and all the a servant, a slave, in taking on, or ity cathedral that Good Friday was Good Friday, which fell this Bishop Rhoades recalled how religious sisters present. assuming, our human nature,” the only day of the Church year year on the fifth anniversary of the St. Augustine referred to the Easter Priests renew their commitment Bishop Rhoades continued. “When that Mass was not celebrated, but death Pope John Paul II, is the day Vigil as the “mother of all vigils” to priestly service at the Mass. his hour had come, He showed us “... We gather to meditate on the when Jesus accomplished His mis- in which “we commemorate that With priests and diocesan seminar- again the humility of His Passion and Death of Our Lord. ... sion. “He had accomplished the holy night when our Lord rose ians present, Bishop Rhoades said Incarnation which now reached its On this day we contemplate Jesus Father’s will. He accomplished our from the dead.” in his homily, “As many of you climax in the humility of the with his arms extended on the redemption. He loved us to the He highlighted three aspects know, one of my highest priorities Redemption. This is why He had cross.” end. And that love revealed so dra- about the vocation of disciples of as your new bishop is promoting come. His redemptive Passion was He went on to describe the cru- matically in the crucifixion has the Risen Lord. Number one: priestly vocations. This should in the very reason for His cifixion scene and reminded the brought the greatest blessing to Following Christ means being no way be perceived as a neglect Incarnation. In the washing of the faithful that Jesus never lost His humanity: Reconciliation with attentive to His words. Number of the great need for an increase of disciples’ feet, the entire mystery freedom or true dignity as He fol- God, salvation, redemption. The two: Following Christ means vocations to the consecrated life, of Jesus Christ is expressed. In lowed His Father’s will. “He hung truth of this victory of love would obeying His commandments. And which is also a high priority and this, what redemption means on the cross courageously, intent become evident on the third day number 3: Following Christ means very close to my heart. Nor should becomes visible.” on fulfilling the mission His Father when Jesus rose from the dead. loving His Mystical Body, the it be perceived as a lack of atten- Bishop Rhoades spoke how entrusted to Him, the mission of That’s why we call this day Good Church. tion to the great dignity and beauty God continues to wash our dirty redemption. He freely embraced in Friday,” said Bishop Rhoades. Bishop Rhoades celebrated the of the vocation of marriage, the feet: “He cleanses us in the sacra- His human will the Father’s will, After explaining that veneration sacraments of initiation: Baptism, promotion of which is also one of ments of Baptism and Penance. He His Father’s love for us. On the of the cross was not an empty ges- Confirmation and Holy Eucharist my highest priorities. But the is continually on His knees at our cross, He trusted in His Father. He ture but a sign of our love for at the vigil. At the cathedral parish, Chrism Mass is particularly feet, carrying out for us the service endured the insults and calumnies Jesus who suffered and died for us, four were baptized, and five focused on the gift of the ministe- of a slave, the service of purifica- of His persecutors. And, most Bishop Rhoades concluded by say- received Confirmation and Holy rial priesthood, and thus I am tion, which makes us capable of remarkably, He forgave them. He ing, “Jesus said from the cross, ‘I Eucharist. focusing this evening on the priest- receiving God’s grace. Why else never stopped exercising His min- thirst.’ He still thirsts — He thirsts Bishop Rhoades spoke in the ly vocation. I am convinced in the would He say to the protesting istry of mercy.” for our love.” homily, “On this holy night, our bottom of my heart that God is Peter, ‘Unless I wash you, you will Jesus, during His ministry and Deacon Budzinski, who is catechumens will pass from death calling many young men through- have no inheritance with me.’” Passion, said Bishop Rhoades, preparing to be ordained into the to life through the waters of out our diocese to the ministerial “We are sinners — we need His teaches us to love even our ene- priesthood this summer, chanted Baptism. All of us who already priesthood, to become living icons cleansing,” Bishop Rhoades said. mies. “He teaches us by his exam- the General Intercessions to which received Baptism will renew our of Jesus Christ, our great High “That’s why Jesus tells Peter that ple what He had earlier taught in the bishop responded in prayer. baptismal promises. Our candi- Priest, the Head and Shepherd of His washing of his feet was neces- words to the disciples: “Love your Following the procession of the dates and catechumens will be the Church.” sary for him to share in Jesus’ enemies, do good to those who cross, Bishop Rhoades removed strengthened by the gifts of the The Chrism Mass includes the inheritance, which is eternal life. hate you, bless those who curse his outer vestments and shoes to Holy Spirit in Confirmation and Rite of the Blessing of Oils and Jesus is referring to the necessity you, pray for those who abuse venerate the cross, after which the nourished by Christ’s Body and Consecrating the Chrism. These of His death. His death brings us you.” — Luke 6:27-28. Have you congregation followed. The cross Blood in the Eucharist. These oils are used for the newly bap- our heritage with Him and cleans- ever wondered what the world was then laid at the foot of the wonderful Easter sacraments help tized, the anointing of the sick and es us of sins. And, of course, this would be like if we Christians altar before the Eucharistic cele- us to follow Christ more closely. for those to be confirmed. The becomes actual for us through the really obeyed those words?” ques- bration and closing prayer com- We rejoice that the Lord Jesus has sacred chrism is also used at purifying sacraments of Baptism tioned the bishop. pleted the solemn ceremony. risen from the dead and that He priestly and episcopal ordinations. and Penance.” Bishop Rhoades went on to Bishop Rhoades and the attending shares with us the gift of eternal contemplate Mary’s pain at watch- clergy processed out of the sunlit life.” Good Friday ing helplessly as her Son died cathedral in silence. Holy Thursday Good Friday Service opened in upon the cross. He said, “On the Chrism Mass Bishop Rhoades presided over solemnity as Bishop Rhoades, cross, Jesus entrusted St. John and Earlier in Holy Week, celebra- his first Holy Thursday Mass at St. along with transitional Deacon all of us, indeed all Christians, to Bonnie Elberson,Mark Weber,Kay tions included the Chrism Mass, Matthew Cathedral in South Bend. Andrew Budzinski, Msgr. Robert Mary and her maternal care when Cozad,Trish Linner,Diane Freeby and first in South Bend at St. Matthew He called on all to recall the eter- Schulte, vicar general of the dio- He said, “Woman, behold your Tim Johnson contributed to this Cathedral on Monday and then in nal sacrifice and love of Jesus cese and retired Father Paul son.” We can always turn to her, roundup story. 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC APRIL 11, 2010 Congregation of Holy Cross to ordain two priests

NOTRE DAME — The Notre Dame, and as director of the Dame. Province of the Congregation of Holy Cross Confirmation program at St. Holy Cross Prior to his profession of per- Holy Cross announces the ordina- Deacon Kevin Parish in South Bend. In Deacon petual vows with the Congregation tion of two new priests on addition, Grove coedited “The of Holy Cross and his ordination Saturday, April 10, at 2 p.m. at the G. Grove Cross, Our Only Hope,” a series of Gerard J. to the diaconate in August 2009, Basilica of the Sacred Heart, locat- Holy Cross daily reflections by Holy Cross Olinger, Jr. Olinger was awarded a master of ed on the campus of the University Deacon Kevin G. priests and brothers on their own divinity degree from the The oldest of of Notre Dame. Holy Cross Grove grew up in experiences of life and ministry in University of Notre Dame. During four children, Holy Cross Deacon Bishop Daniel R. Jenky of Peoria, a small farming community in Holy Cross based on the spiritual the past year, he was assigned to Gerard J. Olinger, Jr. is originally Ill., will confer the Sacrament of rural where he attended writings of Blessed Basil Moreau, the University of Portland where from Springfield, Pa., where he on Holy Cross Hobson School through the 12th founder of the Congregation of he has served as a transitional dea- attended St. Kevin School and Deacon Kevin G. Grove, and grade. He earned a bachelor’s Holy Cross, as well as texts from con in the Offices of Campus later Devon Preparatory School. In Holy Cross Deacon Gerard J. degree in philosophy with a minor the Holy Cross Constitutions. Ministry and Residence Life. 1997, Olinger earned both a bach- Olinger, Jr. in medieval studies as well as a Grove professed his perpetual Following his ordination on elor’s degree in history and gov- “The international Holy Cross bachelor’s degree in history with vows with the congregation and Easter Saturday, Olinger will offer ernment and a J.D. from the community is blessed to welcome an additional major in English lit- was ordained to the Order of a Mass of Thanksgiving at the University of Notre Dame prior to these men who will bring hope erature from Seattle University, Deacon in August, 2009. Since Basilica of the Sacred Heart on entering the candidate program at and joy to many people through Seattle, Wash. In 2009, Grove also then he has served as a transitional April 11 at 11:45 a.m. and later Moreau Seminary in 2004. Olinger our ministries,” says Holy Cross received a master of divinity deacon at St. Joseph Parish in that evening at Siegfried Hall, a is a member of the bar in both Father David T. Tyson, provincial degree from the University of South Bend. residence hall on the Notre Dame Pennsylvania and Indiana. During superior for the Congregation of Notre Dame. Grove will celebrate a Mass of campus. Olinger will also cele- his years of study and formation at Holy Cross, Indiana Province. During his seminary formation, Thanksgiving at St. Joseph Church brate Masses of Thanksgiving at Moreau Seminary, Olinger volun- “These ordinations are a time of Grove served at André House in on Sunday, April 11, at 10 a.m., the Chapel of Christ the Teacher at teered with the Notre Dame Legal gratitude and celebration for us.” Phoenix as a summer staff mem- with a reception to follow in the University of Portland in Aid Clinic, which provides free ber, as a hospital chaplain in Fanelli Hall. He will also offer a Portland, Ore., on April 18 at 9 legal representation for people Colorado Springs, Col., a coun- Mass of Thanksgiving at Sacred p.m. and at St. Kevin Church in below the poverty line. He also selor for the Women’s Care Center Heart Church, his home parish in Springfield, Pa., on May 23 at 1 served as a counselor at the in South Bend, a member of the Hobson, Mont., on July 4. p.m. RCIA team at the University of Women’s Care Center in South Bend, worked with the RCIA pro- gram and taught sacramental preparation classes at St. Joseph (699 ON ONE OCCASION, I HEARD THESE WORDS) Parish in South Bend, and served as assistant rector of Old College, My daughter, tell the whole world about my the undergraduate seminary pro- inconceivable (138) mercy, I desire that the Feast gram at the University of Notre of Mercy (139) be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners. On that day the very depths of my tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the fount of my mercy. The soul that will go to confession and receive Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of Receive the Holy Spirit sins and punishment. On that day all the divine floodgates through which graces flow are opened. Confirmation Gifts Let no soul fear to draw near to me. Even though •Music •Statues •Rosaries its sins be scarlet. My mercy is so great that no •Medals •Crucifixes mind, be it of man or of angel, will be able to ...and much more fathom it throughout all eternity. Everything that exists has come forth from the very depths of my Divine Mercy Gifts most tender mercy. Every soul in its relation to 320 Dixie Way North - 1/2 mile north of Notre Dame on S.R. 933 me will contemplate my love and mercy through- 574-277-1400 • www.divinemercygifts.com out eternity. The Feast of Mercy emerged from my very depths of tenderness. (139)It is my desire that it be solemnly celebrated on the first Sunday Jesus, We Trust in You! after Easter. Mankind will not have peace until it turns to the fount of my mercy.

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wing for the convent was added to and was seriously interested in anoth- the hospital in 1905. By 1940, the of er woman, Becky, a non-Catholic provincial house in Lafayette YEARour PRIESTS coworker, who was a strong non- BONZEL extended over a two-block area. denominational Christian. Together, they had extensive CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The site also included a novitiate, a postulancy, a 350-bed hospital, a CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 discussions about religion, their training school for nurses, a high relationship, and the undertow that tion often hits the news wire school and a college. was pulling Jack toward priesthood. “Please, God ... call one of them, before formal announcements can “The community kept growing One day they had an epiphany. not me!” be sent. Father Rybicki learned the ... we eventually ran out of space!” On the very same day they As time went by it seemed that news through his e-mail subscrip- says Sister Rose Agnes, reflecting announced to each other that they those silent prayers had been tion to the Vatican Information on how it once seemed like the had the answer to their problem. answered in Jack’s favor. He was Service. In a daily news release, he order might die out in Germany. Independently, each had arrived at happy at Leo High School and then noticed a familiar name listed “Then they came here ... Between the same conclusion; Jack should at Purdue University; and when his among the seven people the pope 1885 and 1896 there were 600 enter the seminary. If it were not feet first found the circuitous path, had named Venerable. novices. That’s 60 a year!” right for him, he would hate it, get which would take him to the priest- Sister Angela says the other sis- In 1943, Bishop John F. Noll out, and get married. hood, it was because he was at the ters were “thrilled” when she dedicated the new provincial That didn’t happen. Jack loved cusp of proposing to his girlfriend shared the announcement the next house at its current location in his new life and was ordained as a Mother Maria Theresia Bonzel, of four years. They had also decid- morning, after getting a copy of Mishawaka. The former Carlisle priest by Bishop John M. D’Arcy ed that as a couple and potential the news release herself. foundress of the Sisters of St. estate became known as “Mount on Nov. 29, 1997. parents, they should take a deeper “We suspected it was getting Francis of Perpetual Adoration, Alverno” and is currently home to Becky ultimately became a look at their faith and their respon- closer,” explains Sister Angela, was recognized for heroic virtue about 80 sisters. Catholic after marrying another sibilities as parents. “but to actually read that she was and named “Venerable” by Pope “We’ve added other ecclesial strong Catholic man, and Jack has In response to this, Jack became discussed at a meeting with the Benedict XVI. ministries,” explains Sister Angela. had the opportunity to baptize two involved with the RCIA at St. Holy Father that morning. ... It “Now, there aren’t as many of her children. Parish in West was just thrilling!” orphanages. We still are in educa- Today, Father Jack Overmyer is Lafayette and sponsored a young resident chaplain at Saint Anne Mother Theresia was born for poverty. She could have had tion in this diocese ... the man who was seeking to be baptized. Home and Retirement Community Regina Christine Wilhelmine everything, but she gave it up!” University of Saint Francis, Jack’s taste of the faith gave in Fort Wayne. Bonzel on Sept. 17, 1830, in Olpe, A widespread anticlerical reac- Marian High School and St. him an extreme hunger for more, He finds great satisfaction in Germany. The girl born into a tion in Germany, known as the Matthew’s School.” taking him to the point where he his work there and is especially wealthy family had an early desire Kulturkampf, restricted Mother The congregation remains true considered the possibility that impressed by the interwoven love to follow Christ, according to Theresia’s work and the reception to the original mission 156 years maybe doing “Church stuff” full of the staff and residents, displayed records provided by the Sisters of of new candidates. As one door after Mother Theresia founded the time might not be such a bad life. in many ways but daily expressed St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration. closed, another one opened when Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Within two years, partially due to when a nurse or aid is kneeling on It’s believed she was formed by an an American bishop paid her a Adoration. Jack’s constant excited talk about the ground caring for the feet or intensive prayer life, a great devo- visit. Mother Theresia quickly “The sisters strive to combine how much he liked what he was leg of a patient, the time taken by tion to the Holy Eucharist and a accepted Bishop ’s the contemplative life with the doing at St. Thomas, he and his many staff to sit down and comfort love of St. . She invitation to establish a convent active through perpetual adoration girlfriend broke up. Was God call- an upset resident, or encourage one entered the Third Order Secular within his Diocese of Fort Wayne. and works of mercy,” says Sister ing him to be a priest? Some fami- another. Franciscans in 1850, and became a “That was when the whole Rose Agnes.” That was her pur- ly members heard him talking this Jack Overmyer, the boy who consecrated religious in 1859. Her northern part of the state was one pose for founding the congrega- way, and believed he was not hear- prayed, “God, don’t make me a service to the poor did not go diocese,” explains Sister Angela, tion.” ing a call from God, but was mere- priest,” is now thankful that some- unnoticed, and Bishop Konrad “We came to Lafayette in 1875.” Sister Rose Agnes, who speaks ly over reacting to the break up. how, God helped him to hear his Martin asked her to form a congre- The sisters were given a small German, was quick to e-mail the After he had graduated with a call to become a priest and is gation devoted to that cause. The house and a benefactor donated general superior in Germany to see degree in electrical engineering, he extremely grateful that God did Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual two lots. There, the first building if she had heard the news about began working as a software engineer, ask him. Adoration in Olpe was approved of the present St. Elizabeth Mother Theresia. She had — from by the Church on July 20, 1863. Hospital was built. 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whose lives have been affected by restate concern the earthquake,” he said. for abuse victims, praise pope’s leadership New bishop reminded WASHINGTON (CNS) — EWS RIEFS of duty to serve all, Leaders of the U.S. Conference of N B especially the poor and Catholic Bishops voiced concern for victims of clergy sexual abuse Francis E. George of Chicago, must continue, he said in a state- weak while offering praise for Pope USCCB president; Bishop Gerald Public, private aid ment given to Catholic News Benedict XVI’s long-standing F. Kicanas of Tucson, Ariz., vice to Haiti must continue Service March 31, hours before the CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (CNS) leadership in dealing with abuse president; Bishop George V. United Nations opened the — With a challenge to remember cases. In a Holy Week statement Murry of Youngstown, , sec- VATICAN CITY(CNS) — Even as International Donors Conference to all he will serve, especially the issued March 30, members of the retary; Archbishop Joseph E. media attention to Haiti wanes, hear Haitian officials describe their “poor and the weak,” Cardinal Executive Committee of the Kurtz of Louisville, Ky., treasurer; individuals and nations must con- hopes for the future and to coordi- Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston- USCCB said they are aware of the and Bishop Arthur J. Serratelli of tinue to support the long-term nate giving to help make their Houston ordained Bishop-desig- pope’s concern for abuse victims Paterson, N.J., an elected member rebuilding of the Caribbean nation hopes a reality. The United Nations nate W. Mulvey to the and “how he has strengthened the of the committee. The committee devastated by an earthquake in and the World Bank estimated that episcopacy and installed him as church’s response to victims.” said recent revelations of sexual January, said Miguel H. Diaz, U.S. Haiti will need many years and the eighth bishop of Corpus Committee members also abuse by clergy “saddens and ambassador to the Holy See. The $11.5 billion to rebuild, the ambas- Christi March 25. More than 300 acknowledged Pope Benedict’s angers the Church and causes us initial outpouring of aid, Diaz said, sador said. In addition, public and priests and 30 bishops, including support for efforts within the U.S. shame.” “If there is anywhere that demonstrated that “while our citi- private donors must help meet Archbishop Pietro Sambi, apos- Catholic Church on behalf of vic- children should be safe it should zenship is defined by the country in ongoing humanitarian needs, Diaz tolic nuncio to the United States, tims as well as the steps taken to be in their homes and in the which we live, we all are part of a said. “We know that any prosperous joined a congregation of nearly deal with perpetrators of abuse. church,” the bishops said. larger community of global citizens tomorrow will depend on providing 1,200 in Corpus Christi Cathedral The letter was sent by Cardinal that aid others in need.” The aid vital assistance today to those to celebrate the three-hour liturgy. Without Christ, life would have no hope, pope says in Easter message somewhat complicated initiation of the Cross at Rome’s BY CAROL GLATZ Pope Benedict into a new association. It is death Colosseum April 2. and resurrection, rebirth to a new “The day of greatest hope is XVI blesses VATICAN CITY (CNS) — life,” he said. Good Friday” when Christ, Without Christ’s sacrifice and the faithful Once stripped of the “old gar- through his death, becomes the resurrection, life would be with- at the con- ments” of one’s life of sin, he source of life for all of humanity, out hope and human destiny clusion of said, the Christian puts on new he said. would end only in death, Pope Easter Mass clothes of “love, joy, peace, Christ’s gift of love on the Benedict XVI said in his Easter in St. Peter’s patience, kindness, goodness, cross transforms reality, he said, message. Square at faithfulness, gentleness and self- so that “from betrayal can come However, “Easter does not the Vatican control.” friendship, from repudiation, par- work magic,” and the human April 4. Baptism is “the beginning of a don, and from hatred, love.” journey will still be marked by process that embraces the whole Thousands of people, most grief and anguish, as well as joy of our life — it makes us fit for holding candles, attended the and hope for the future, he said eternity,” so that a person is wor- evening service and listened to April 4 in his message “urbi et thy of appearing before God and the meditations written by Italian orbi” (to the city and the world). can live with him forever. Cardinal Camillo Ruini. Humanity today needs to free The next morning, after cele- Under an awning on a hill itself from sin, not by making brating the Easter Mass, the pope overlooking the Colosseum, the superficial changes, but through a called for an end to “the multiple pope stood and then knelt true moral and spiritual conver- tragic expressions of a culture of through the entire 90-minute sion, he said. death which are becoming service while women and men “It needs the salvation of the increasingly widespread, so as to from Haiti, Iraq, Vietnam, the Gospel, so as to emerge from a build a future of love and truth in Democratic Republic of Congo profound crisis, one which which every human life is and Italy, as well as two requires deep change, beginning respected and welcomed.” Franciscan friars from the Holy with consciences,” the pope said He called on world leaders to Land carried a black wooden in the message broadcast from St. find the inspiration and strength cross through and around the Peter’s Square to millions of peo- to promote economic policies that Colosseum. ple worldwide. follow “the criteria of truth, jus- After the 14th station, In an unusual departure from CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING tice and fraternal aid.” Cardinal Agostino Vallini, the the Vatican’s traditional Easter In his Easter message, he papal vicar for Rome, handed the ceremony, Cardinal Angelo ing trees and other greenery; the The pope also baptized a small called for an end to war and vio- cross to the pope, who stood and Sodano, dean of the College of more than 24,000 flowers and boy from Russia. The boy’s god- lence in the Middle East, espe- held it aloft. Cardinals and former Vatican sec- shrubs were donated by compa- father, a priest, hoisted the boy up cially in the Holy Land; he Pope Benedict left the Vatican retary of state, read aloud a mes- nies in the Netherlands. in his arms to hold his head over offered consolation to persecuted after the Holy Week and Easter sage of Easter greetings and sup- Under a cold rain, Pope the baptismal font. Christian minorities, especially in celebrations to spend a few days port for the pope before the start Benedict read his message and The pope used a golden shell Iraq and Pakistan; he denounced resting at the papal residence in of the Easter liturgy in St. Peter’s gave his blessing after celebrating to pour the holy water over each “the dangerous resurgence of Castel Gandolfo, south of Rome. Square. Easter morning Mass with tens of catechumen’s head. The newly crimes linked to drug trafficking” Reciting the “Regina Coeli” In reference to the heightened thousands of people gathered in baptized, wearing white shawls, in Latin American and the prayer with hundreds of visitors criticism about how the Church front of St. Peter’s Basilica. Even had a brief personal exchange Caribbean; and he expressed his gathered in the courtyard of the and Pope Benedict have handled huddled under umbrellas, the with the pope when they brought hopes that the people of Haiti and villa April 5, the pope said that clerical sex abuse cases, Cardinal crowd was jubilant, chanting the the offertory gifts to the altar. Chile could rebuild the areas like the angel that told the disci- Sodano told the pope that the pope’s name and waving soggy In his homily at the Vigil struck by earthquakes earlier this ples Jesus had risen, Christians Church and “the people of God banners and flags. Mass, the pope said baptism year. are called to be messengers of are with you.” The pope offered Easter greet- marks the beginning of a process The pope also called for peace Jesus’ Resurrection, his victory The cardinal thanked the pope ings in 65 different languages, of renouncing a world of greed, and reconciliation in Africa, espe- over evil and death, and bearers for his strength and courage, and including Tamil, Aramaic, lies and cruelty and a culture that cially in the Democratic Republic of his love to the world. said Catholics’ faith will not be Chinese and Guarani. worships power. of Congo, Guinea and Nigeria; “Certainly, we remain men shaken by the “current petty gos- The night before, during the Through Baptism, the person and he asked that social harmony and women, but we receive the sip” and other “ordeals that occa- Easter Vigil Mass in St. Peter’s is freed from the pursuit of pleas- come to those places experienc- mission of angels, messengers of sionally strike the Church com- Basilica, Pope Benedict baptized ure, which has done nothing but ing terrorism and social and reli- Christ,” he said. munity.” and confirmed a woman from destroy all that was best in gious discrimination. The basilica’s steps and cen- Sudan, a woman from Somalia, humanity, he said. Before celebrating the tral balcony were carpeted with two women from Albania and a Becoming a Christian is not Resurrection, Pope Benedict Contributing to this story was colorful tulips, hyacinths, bloom- man from Japan. “mere cleansing, still less is it a presided over the candlelit Way Cindy Wooden at the Vatican. APRIL 11, 2010 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7

visitors can see how we are pro- Boy Scouts celebrate viding students with access to 21st anniversary with open century learning opportunities,” says Principal Stephen house Donndelinger. FORT WAYNE — St. Vincent In addition to the usual core ROUND THE IOCESE academic subjects and religious Boy Scout Troop 2 is celebrating A D its 50th anniversary and the 100th instruction, St. Jude offers gifted year of the Boy Scout opportunities and fine arts courses Organization, with an open house such as choir, band, drama and art at the Scout Lodge at 8965 ANGOLA PARISH CELEBRATES EASTER IN NEW CHURCH and technology. Grades 5-8 have Auburn Rd. on Sunday, May 16, the opportunity to participate in from 1-4 p.m. elective learning opportunities Activities include dedication of such as Spanish, problem solving, the new NRA sponsored rifle creative writing, faith and service, shooting program, a sneak peek at personal finance, yearbook or the new Haunted Castle, rock knitting, as well as athletic pro- climbing, camping and snow grams offered by the Inter-City sports displays. Hot dogs cooked Catholic League (ICCL). over an open fire will be provided. Opportunities for “lifelong Troop 2, Cub Scout Pack 3009, learning”’ include the lower which will be celebrating its 45th grades as well. Spanish instruction year of service and the affiliated begins in kindergarten and grows Brownie and Girl Scouts invite all more challenging for each grade. former Scouts, Scouters, and Second- and third-grade students friends of Scouting to join the cel- learn the game of chess through a ebration. systematic, curriculum-driven program called “First Move.” Other conveniences include the National Day of Prayer hot lunch program and after- observed school care. St. Jude also has the tools to MISHAWAKA — The 16th local support academically challenged observance of the National Day of students. Principal Donndelinger Prayer will be held May 6, at confirms, “We have a full-time Battell Center, 903 N. Main St. in resource teacher, a mentoring pro- Mishawaka, from 12-1 p.m. Join gram, gifted student support and local dignitaries from business, the cooperation of the South Bend the media, government, miltary, KEN SCHNEIDER Schools’ special education depart- fire and police organizations as ment.” well as clergy and Mishawaka This year’s celebration of Easter at St. Anthony Church, Angola, marked the first time The “School-Mates” mentoring Mayor Jeff Rae for this special Mass was celebrated in the new church. “There is no more appropriate time to mark a program matches students who observance. have academic, organizational or Father Dan Scheidt of Queen of new beginning than at Easter,” said Conventual Franciscan Father Fred Pasche, pastor of social needs with a high school Peace Parish will pray for St. Anthony. For the Pomeroy children, Jayden, age 7, and Carson, age 3, the Easter Vigil student or adult who spends quali- “Christian Liberty and the ty time with them each week. Unborn.” This year marks the Mass held special meaning as the two boys entered the emersion pool of the new bap- St. Jude plans to have registra- 59th National Day of Prayer. tismal font and became the first people baptized in the new church. In addition, the tion packets for new families and information about summer pro- University of Saint Francis Pomeroy boys mother, Christa, joined others being initiated into the Church that evening grams that are available to any through the sacrament of Confirmation. The church will be dedicated this summer. students, including from other offers electronic recycle schools. event St. Jude Catholic School is located on Hildebrand Street on Donations are welcome to sup- hosted by Jerry Usher at the stu- by continuing to offer the best of FORT WAYNE — The University South Bend’s south side. For more port student initiatives through dios of Redeemer Radio. Usher, Catholic programming and of Saint Francis invites the com- information, please contact the Green Campus Committee, Eco president of Third Millennium diverse local programs ranging munity to recycle its outdated or school at (574) 291-3820 or visit Club and Tour de Francis Club. Media, is the former national host from catechesis, prayers and the broken electronics at North www.stjudeschool.net. Campus, 2702 Spring St., on For more information contact of “Catholic Answers Live,” heard Mass, daily readings and reflec- Saturday, April 10, from 9 a.m. Trina Herber at (260) 399-7700, on Redeemer Radio weekdays tions from area priests, local until noon. Help protect the earth ext. 8134. from 6-8, both mornings and sports broadcasts, and interviews St. Charles student by keeping these materials out of evenings. of prominent authors and Catholic awarded first place in landfills. Redeemer Radio Throughout Sharathon local leaders. Redeemer Radio is espe- poetry contest In recognition of Earth Day and announces Spring guests will share their perspec- cially proud to offer Notre Dame the university’s Franciscan value tives on the vital importance of football, as well as Bishop FORT WAYNE — Katelyn to “Respect Creation,” the Sharathon Catholic radio to the local com- Dwenger and Bishop Luers foot- Yeager, an eighth-grade student at Community Electronics Recycling munity. Pledges from individuals ball and basketball. St. Charles Borromeo School, has FORT WAYNE — Redeemer event is sponsored by USF’s and businesses will be accepted by been awarded first place in the Radio, Catholic Radio AM 1450, Green Campus Committee in part- phone (260) 436-1450 and toll- St. Jude plans open house middle school category for her will hold its Spring Sharathon on nership with Ace Recycling and free (888) 436-1450), by mail at Holocaust related poem “The April 21, 22 and 23, from 7 a.m. to SOUTH BEND — Administrators Action Environmental, both Fort Redeemer Radio, 4705 Illinois Storm,” in the poetry and essay 7 p.m. each day. The theme of the and staff at St. Jude Catholic Wayne based companies that are Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46804, online contest “We Must Remember,” fundraiser is “Our Redeemer School in South Bend invite the certified, licensed and insured for at www.redeemerradio.com, or in open to the public and held annu- Lives.” public to attend an open house on e-waste handling. person at the studio located at ally by Fort Wayne Jewish Redeemer Radio is a local Sunday, April 18, from 1-3 p.m. Accepted items for recycling 4705 Illinois Rd., Suite 104. Federation. Yeager will receive a independent Catholic radio apos- School board members and stu- include personal computers, mon- Volunteers will also be welcome. $200 saving bond at a special Yom tolate that serves the Catholic dent ambassadors will be on hand itors, keyboards, laptops, mice, The “Our Redeemer Lives” Hashoa service April 13 at the community of Fort Wayne, north- to provide tours of the facility and cables, computer printers, desktop Spring Sharathon will permit Jewish Temple on Old Mill Road. east Indiana and northwest Ohio answer visitors’ questions. fax machines, desktop scanners, Redeemer Radio to carry on its The ecumenical service hosts cler- by broadcasting the truth and Instructional faculty will be avail- desktop copiers, surge protectors, mission to evangelize the Catholic gy of various faiths in the area. beauty of the Catholic faith. able to further explain the curricu- microwaves, cell phones, VHS faith through radio and to serve One of this year’s Catholic repre- The station offers a rich variety lum and programs offered at the players, DVD players, and stereo the Catholic community, in har- sentatives will be Sister Elise of programming including nation- school. equipment (no TVs or appliances). mony with the diocese and Bishop Kriss, president of the University al programs from national St. Jude Catholic School offers Some items may be upgraded Kevin C. Rhoades. of Saint Francis and a sister of St. Catholic networks, including Ave K-8 students a faith-based educa- and given to needy families, Bishop Rhoades will be an in Francis of Perpetual Adoration. Maria Radio and EWTN, as well tion with high academic stan- schools or churches; some items studio guest for the first hour of Yeager’s poem will be published as a growing number of locally dards. may be remanufactured; others Sharathon on the morning of in the Jewish federation’s newslet- produced shows and specials. “We will be setting up several may be disassembled with compo- Wednesday, April 21, at 7 a.m. ter, “Chailights.” nents reclaimed or recycled. The “Our Redeemer Lives” Redeemer Radio will strength- examples of student work in tech- Spring Sharathon will again be en listeners in their faith journey nology in our classrooms so that 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC APRIL 11, 2010 Marian science students receive awards

BY KAREN CLIFFORD Science and Humanities Related Compounds in place in Egg-O-Naut, and Dielectric. He placed Symposium. Mesoamerican Vessels. She won third place in Forensics second in Electrical • Aaron Bulger — Received a first place in Chemistry at at the Science Engineering at the MISHAWAKA — Listed below $254 Junior Research Grant from Northern Indiana Regional Science Olympiad St. Joseph’s Northern Indiana are the names of Marian High the Indiana Academy of Science and Engineering Fair with a Bethel College Regional. He Regional Science School science students that have for An Environmental Bioassay College Award for a $2500 schol- placed second in It’s and Engineering either received grants, placed in using Daphnia magna and Brown arship for four years, and Bayer About Time at the Fair. He was a top- several state competitions this Hydra to Study the Biological Grade Level Award for 11th Grade Science Olympiad 10 PowerPoint year, or both. Junior Research Effects of Nitrate and Phosphate for $25. Science Wildcard finalist at the Indiana Grants were awarded from the on a Water System. At the • Andrea Freeze — Received a Tournament. State Junior Science Indiana Academy of Science. The Northern Indiana Regional Science $45 Junior Research Grant from • Michael Hunckler — and Humanities science competitions included the and Engineering Fair he won first the Indiana Academy of Science Received a $300 Junior Research Symposium. He was selected as Science Olympiad at St. Joseph’s place in Environmental Sciences. for “Can Hibiscus Flowers Sense Grant from the Indiana Academy first alternate to the National College Regional in Rensselaer, He received the Bayer Life How Many Pollen Grains are on of Science for the Investigation of Junior Science and Humanities the Science Olympiad Wild Card Sciences Top Award for $150, Their Stigmas?” She won first HIV GAG Protein Budding Symposium Tournament in Lafayette, the S.E.F.I., Inc. Award for $75, and place in Plant Sciences at Northern Mechanism from Human Cells. He • Greg Janowiak — Received a Northern Indiana Regional Science advancement to the Hoosier Indiana Regional Science and placed first for experimental $300 Junior Research Grant from and Engineering Fair at the Science and Engineering Fair in Engineering Fair with a Bayer Life design and It’s About Time, and the Indiana Academy of Science University of Notre Dame, the Indianapolis on March 27 to com- Sciences Outstanding Senior second place in technical problem for Computational Simulations of Indiana State Junior Science and pete for a chance to go to the Project Award for $50. solving from the Science Fluoroscein Dynamics Around Humanities Symposium at Saint INTEL International Science and • Lauren Garatoni — Won third Olympiad St. Joseph’s College Gold Structures in Integrated Mary-of-the-Woods College in Engineering Fair in May. place in ecology, and first place in Regional. Hunkler placed second Micro-Nanofluidic Systems. He Terre Haute and the Indiana State • Connor Burke — Won fourth Write It, Do It at the Science in It’s About Time at the Science placed first in bioengineering at Science Olympiad tournament at place in Mission Possible at the Olympiad St. Joseph’s College Olympiad Wildcard Tournament. the Northern Indiana Regional IU Bloomington. Science Olympiad St. Joseph’s Regional. She placed first in ecolo- He placed second in biochemistry Science and Engineering Fair and • Michelle Barany — Received a College Regional. He placed third gy, third place in Mousetrap at the Northern Indiana Regional received the Mu Alpha Theta $300 Junior Research Grant from in Anatomy and Physiology, and Vehicle and second place in Write Science and Engineering Fair. At Award at the event. He was a top- the Indiana Academy of Science third place in Egg-O-Naut at the It Do It at the Science Olympiad the fair he also received the 10 PowerPoint finalist at the for Characterization and Synthesis Science Olympiad Wild Card Wildcard Tournament. Garatoni Society for in Vitro Biology Indiana State Junior Science and of Novel Uranyl Chromate Crystal Tournament. placed second in Write It Do It at Award; Sigma Xi, University of Humanities Symposium. Structures. She won first place in • Patrick Chi — Won first place the Indiana State Science Notre Dame — Saint Mary’s • Sam Leung — Won fourth Environmental Chemistry and in It’s About Time, third place in Olympiad tournament. College Award for $75 and school place in Chemistry Lab, fourth third place in Remote Sensing Ornithology, fourth place in • Nate Griggs — Won fifth place subscription to the American place in Mission Possible, and sec- from the Science Olympiad at St. Physics Lab and fourth place in in It’s About Time, and fourth Scientist, Indiana University ond place in Technical Problem Joseph’s College Regional and Trajectory at the Science place in Remote Sensing, at the School of Medicine — South Bend Solving at the Science Olympiad placed first in Environmental Olympiad St. Joseph’s College Science Olympiad St. Joseph’s Award for $50, and the S.E.F.I., St. Joseph’s College Regional. He Chemistry in the Science Regional. College Regional. Inc. Award for $75. He advanced placed third in Chemistry Lab at Olympiad Wild Card Tournament. • Andrew Cockman — Won sec- • Katie Hansen — Received a to the Hoosier Science and the Science Olympiad Wildcard She won first place in Chemistry at ond place in Egg-O-Naut and fifth $134 Junior Research Grant from Engineering Fair in Indianapolis Tournament. Northern Indiana Regional Science place in It’s About Time at the the Indiana Academy of Science on March 27 to compete for a • Dana Lind — Received a $300 and Engineering Fair. Micelle was Science Olympiad St. Joseph’s for Plastics as Energy Sources. She chance to go to the INTEL Junior Research Grant from the a top-10 PowerPoint finalist at the College Regional. placed first in Energy and International Science and Indiana Academy of Science for Indiana State Junior Science and • Chloe Deranek — Received a Transportation at the Northern Engineering Fair in May. Hunkler Synthesis Optimization of a lithi- Humanities Symposium. She won $218 Junior Research Grant from Indiana Regional Science and was a top-10 PowerPoint finalist at um Germanate, fifth place at the event and the Indiana Academy of Science Engineering Fair. the Indiana State Junior Science Li3[(UO6)2(UO2)9(GeO4)2(OH). advances to the National Junior for The Study of Theobromine and • Eddie Hunckler — Won second and Humanities Symposium. He She placed first in chemistry at the was also third place with a $1,000 Northern Indiana Regional Science scholarship at the event and and Engineering Fair. advances to the National Junior • Anna Loeser — Won second Science and Humanities place in Astronomy, first place in Symposium. Dynamic Planet, and second place • Mark Imus — Received a $300 in Microbe Mission at the Science Junior Research Grant from the Olympiad St. Joseph’s College Indiana Academy of Science for Regional. Loeser placed third in Aluminum Oxide’s Molecular Astronomy, second place in Structure and Properties as a Dynamic Planet, and third place in

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She was third Physics and Astronomy at the for the Analysis of Chrome Plating Marine Corps Award for $50, the pation in the poster session at place in Anatomy and Physiology, Northern Indiana Regional Science Bath Solutions. She placed first for American Society of Quality Nationals, Trippel will be present- third place in Astronomy, third and Engineering Fair. She was a a team project in Chemistry at the Control for $25, the Bethel ing his Power Point in competition place in Cell Biology, and third top-10 PowerPoint finalist at the Northern Indiana Regional Science College Award for $2,500 scholar- at nationals. place in Picture This at the Science Indiana State Junior Science and and Engineering Fair. She also ship for four years, and the Bayer • Frankee Turco — Won fourth Olympiad Wild Card Tournament. Humanities Symposium. Her proj- received a Bayer Life Sciences Grade Level Award for 12th grade place in Remote Sensing at the • Danny Wooley — He placed ect has been selected to compete at Top Award for $150 and an for $25. She was a top-10 Science Olympiad St. Joseph’s first in Mousetrap Vehicle at the the I-SWEEEP International S.E.F.I., Inc. Award for $75 at the PowerPoint finalist at the Indiana College Regional. Science Olympiad St. Joseph’s Science Olympiad that will be held event. She advanced to the State Junior Science and • Stephanie Van Overberghe — College Regional. in Houston, Texas, in April 2010. Hoosier Science and Engineering Humanities Symposium. She was Received a $300 Junior Research • Joe Wooley — Won fourth • Evan Merryman — Received a Fair in Indianapolis on March 27 selected as fifth alternate to the Grant from the Indiana Academy of place in Chemistry Lab and fourth $295 Junior Research Grant from to compete for a chance to go to National Junior Science and Science for Investigating the Role of place in Trajectory at the Science the Indiana Academy of Science the INTEL International Science Humanities Symposium P190B RhoGAP in Breast Cancer. Olympiad St. Joseph’s College for Factors Influencing the and Engineering Fair in May. • Stacie Skwarcan — Was first She placed first in Medicine and Regional. He won third place in Absorption of Nanoparticles on • Jenny Porile — Won first place place in Dynamic Planet, third Health at the Northern Indiana Chemistry Lab at the Science Soil by Soil Column in Protein Modelling and first place in Ecology, first place in Regional Science and Engineering Olympiad Wildcard Tournament. Chromatography. He placed sec- place in Write It Do It at the Fossils, and third place in Fair. She also received the South Wooley won second place in ond in Environmental Sciences at Science Olympiad St. Joseph’s Ornithology at the Science Bend Medical Foundation Award, Electrical Engineering at the the Northern Indiana Regional College Regional. Olympiad St. Joseph’s College which included a Foundation’s Northern Indiana Regional Science Science and Engineering Fair. He • Abby Prichard — Won third Regional. She was third place in magazine subscription. She was a and Engineering Fair. He also was a top-10 PowerPoint finalist at place in Forensics at the Science Cell Biology, second place in top-10 PowerPoint finalist at the received the $200 INTEL the Indiana State Junior Science Olympiad St. Joseph’s College Dynamic Planet, first place in Indiana State Junior Science and Excellence in Computer Science and Humanities Symposium. He Regional. Ecology, and first place in Fossils Humanities Symposium. Award at the event. was selected as third alternate to • Drew Robinson — Won first at the Science Olympiad Wild the National Junior Science and place in Experimental Design and Card Tournament. Skwarcan was Humanities Symposium. third place in Remote Sensing at second place in Fossils, fourth • Lance Mulcahey — Won first the Science Olympiad St. Joseph’s place in Microbe Mission, and place for Environmental College Regional. He placed third fifth place in Dynamic Planet at Chemistry, first place for Fossils, in Egg-O-Naut at the Science the Indiana State Science and fourth place for Physics Lab at Olympiad Wild Card Tournament. Olympiad tournament. the Science Olympiad St. Joseph’s • Patrick Russell — Won second • Abby Suckow — Received a College Regional. He placed first place in Medicine and Health at $285 Junior Research Grant from in both Environmental Chemistry the Northern Indiana Regional the Indiana Academy of Science and Fossils at the Science Science and Engineering Fair. He for Imaging of Bioluminescent Olympiad Wildcard Tournament. also received $100 Midwest Bacterial Migration Across Food Lance placed second in Fossils, Cardiovascular Research and Surfaces. She was first place in and fifth place in Dynamic Planet Education Foundation Award at Microbiology at the Northern at the Indiana State Science the event. He was a top-10 Indiana Regional Science and Olympiad tournament. PowerPoint finalist at the Indiana Engineering Fair. • Yae Eun Oh — Received a $150 State Junior Science and • Tim Trippel — Received a $99 Junior Research Grant from the Humanities Symposium. He was Junior Research Grant from the Indiana Academy of Science for a also fourth place and advances to Indiana Academy of Science for team project on the Comparison of the National Junior Science and “Can Secreted Proteins from Redox Titration with a New Humanities Symposium. Whole-cell Mycobacteria be Density-Based Device for the • Tracy Scott — Won first place Detected Using MALDI-TOF- Analysis of Chrome Plating Bath in Mousetrap Vehicle at the Science TOF MS?.” He placed first in Solutions. She was fourth place in Olympiad St. Joseph’s College Biochemistry at the Northern Disease Detectives and first place Regional. She was third place in Indiana Regional Science and in Protein Modelling at the Mousetrap Vehicle, third place in Engineering Fair. At the event he Science Olympiad St. Joseph’s Picture This, and second place in also received the Yale Science and College Regional. Oh placed first Write It Do It at the Science Engineering Association Award, for a team project in Chemistry at Olympiad Wild Card Tournament. the U.S. Army Award; the Notre the Northern Indiana Regional Tracy placed second in Write It, Do Dame College of Science Dean’s Science and Engineering Fair. She It at the Indiana State Science Award for $150, the NISMEC also received a Bayer Life Olympiad tournament. Award for $50 with advancement Sciences Top Award for $150 and • Claire Sieradzki — Received a to compete in the INTEL an S.E.F.I., Inc. Award for $75 at $300 Junior Research Grant from International Science and Our Redeemer Lives the event. She advanced to the the Indiana Academy of Science Engineering Fair in San Jose,

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Martinez, a third grader at St. BY KAREN CLIFFORD Pius X School, discussed her story “Two Crews in One,” with MISHAWAKA — “Creative writ- fellow young authors. ing is empowering. Children “It is about a dog crew and a don’t get to go to school and cat crew, who after being rivals decide that two plus two is five for sometime, unite their crews to and the capital of Indiana is form one. The dogs always chase Albany; they’d be wrong. But the cats and win all the games creative writing allows them to played. The cats decide one day decide what’s right and wrong for to break into the dog’s hideout their story. Writing and drawing and find an unwanted surprise.” are worlds where a child can At the parent presentation, decide what happens.” “Reading is Thinking about the These words are the reflection Words on a Page,” given by of Peter Catalanotto, Pratt Young and Lewis, the importance Institute graduate, children’s book of parental participation in their author and illustrator, and guest child’s reading development was author at the Catholic Schools’ stressed. 17th annual Young Authors’ “We want students and parents Conference at Marian High to understand there are two voic- School. Approximately 450 stu- es involved in reading. There is a dents from 11 area schools partic- reading voice, which is reading PHOTOS BY KAREN CLIFFORD ipated in the half-day event the words on the page and a Parent leader Tanya Martinez leads a group of young authors as they share the stories written especially for which included Catalanotto, thinking voice, which are the nationally acclaimed area chil- the conference. questions, thoughts and interac- dren’s book illustrator Bruce tions you have while reading. Langton, and a presentation by reading-writing connection. She continued, “This year we The morning event included Reading is thinking about the St. Joseph Catholic School sec- Learning the writing process and have an author who is also an small group sharing by students words on a page,” said Young. ond-grade teachers Mary Young applying it to their own writing is illustrator. Our second presenter with a simultaneous parent pres- Lewis added, “Good readers and Ana Maria Lewis for parents. important as well as encouraging is a local illustrator who was a entation by teachers Young and read a variety of literature that Suzanne Wiwi, principal of St. students to let their writing, ‘tell a feature author several years ago; Lewis, a presentation on the exposes them to different types of Joseph Catholic School in South story.’ Authors are asked to focus he was so well received by the process Catalanotto uses to create writing. Good writers don’t Bend and chair of the Young on their own writing as well as students we decided to have him a character’s face for his books, become good writers by writing Authors’ Conference, explained their love for literature and return again this year. We also and students participation in mak- things over and over. Good writ- the concept of the event. expression through their books. provide speakers who address ing pictures with illustrator ers learn how to become good “The original premise, which Authors often illustrate their own parents; giving them ways they Langton. writers by reading. By making continues today, for having this books, so that component is often can help their child with reading During one of the student parents aware of the reading conference, was to encourage the emphasized.” and writing.” small group sessions, Marisol strategies, they can help their

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PROVIDED BY JESSICA LANDRIGAN Guest author and illustrator Peter Catalanotto, explains the drawing Students from St. Joseph-St Elizabeth School who participated in Circle the State with process he uses when developing a character for his books. Song music festival Feb. 13 are from left Caroline Doelling, Kaitlyn Andorfer, Nelson Martin, Payton Head, Jessica LaMaster, Naomi Cunningham, Audrey Schiffli, Veronica child become a better reader.” The important thing for chil- Students at the Langton ses- dren to remember when writing, Buczak, Maddie Rotundo, Margaret Cicchiello, Grace Vandegriff and Jenny Pendell. sion made their own drawings Catalanotto emphasized, is to Circle the State is a state-wide music festival that involves music-minded students who with step by step direction from enjoy the writing experience. “(I the illustrator. Langton noted tell students) to be true to their want to deepen their passion and knowledge of music. many of the schools he visits do story. They can put whatever they not have the resources to develop want in their stories as long as it their students’ artistic skills. works for that story. That means “I love to illustrate and have looking for their best ideas, not been an artist all of my life. Lots simply using their first ideas. They may not be our children. of schools where the budgets are While looking for their best ideas being cut don’t have art teachers, they’re going to make mistakes so schools are receptive for hav- and that’s okay. Mistakes are an But we treat them like they are. ing me come into their schools in important part of the process. If giving talks and teaching kids you create an entire book without how to draw. For children you making any mistakes that means mpassionate care from our family to yours. have to keep the illustrations sim- you didn’t try anything new and ple,” said Langton. you probably made a pretty bor- Catalanotto showed students ing book.” Making Daily Deliveries that by adding shadows when drawing a character’s face, it The Family Birthplace offers a warm environment with becomes three dimensional. The Those wishing to make a contribu- all the amenities you need to make your childbirth audience communicated their tion to help defray costs for experience as comfortable as possible. delight with laughter as he future Young Authors’ confer- • Spacious, home-like Labor Suites with sleeper sofas showed how eyebrows can be ences should contact principal • Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit for babies with drawn different ways to give a Suzanne Wiwi at wiwi@stjoseph- special needs character expression. gradeschool.com. • Breastfeeding support before and after baby is born Checking Up The quality pediatricians at Community Pediatric Physicians are here for all your little one’s bumps, bruises, sniffles and sneezes. • Extended office hours until 8 pm on Monday, Wednesday & Thursday and from 9 am – Noon on Saturday Specialty Care • Pediatric Specialty Clinics, in partnership with Riley Hospital for Children, provide advanced resources locally for children who need extra care. • Pediatric Therapy offers comprehensive rehabilitation to help children develop. • Pediatric Unit designed to accommodate families, with all private rooms, a playroom and sleep rooms for parents.

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TRISH LINNER Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades and transitional Deacon Andrew Budzinski pray at the chapel at St. Matthew Cathedral on April 1 after the Holy Thursday Eucharistic procession.

At left, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades breathes upon the sacred chrism, symbolizing the descent of the Holy Spirit to consecrate the oil. It also recalls John 20:22, when Jesus appears to the disciples after the Resurrection, breathes on them, and says, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” TIM JOHNSON

MARK WEBER At the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades blessed the Easter fire, before lighting the Paschal candle and leading a procession of worshipers who answered a chant of “Christ our light” with “Thanks be to God” to begin the Mass on the Church’s most solemn feast. MARK WEBER Bishop Kevin E. Rhoades pours the waters of Baptism on George Oliver at the Easter Vigil in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Also baptized were,

PHOTOS BY KAY COZAD Megan Danalds, Sydney Early Above, Bishop Kevin C. Roades venerates the cross held by and Sophie Wilson. transitional Deacon Andrew Budinsky, on Good Friday at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne.

At right, Bishop Rhoades poses with Father Alex Dodrai and altar servers from Easter morning Mass at St. Patrick Church in Arcola. APRIL 11, 2010 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 13

EDITORIAL Chrism Mass provides a beautiful focus on priests COMMENTARY any who attended the Chrism Mass, celebrated last week at the Mcathedrals in both South Bend and Fort Wayne, would concur TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. that this Mass is one of the most beautiful liturgies celebrated during Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, Holy Week. And during this Year for Priests, it took on extra signifi- IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] cance as the priests renewed their commitment to priestly service. At the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne last Tuesday, with priests seated in the sanctuary, Bishop Kevin C. Hundreds of their brother priests in healthcare reform bill, which will Rhoades, in his homily, addressed the priests turning from the pul- Catholic Home small parishes across the country now cover an additional 30 to 40 pit toward the priests and adding a personal touch. benefit directly from the appeal, as million persons, or about 95 percent He explained, “... Our concelebration at this Chrism Mass is a Missions Appeal do the people they serve. of all Americans, the above beautiful manifestation of our fraternal unity and deep communion I am grateful for all you do to Catholic social principle teaches as priests of Jesus Christ as we celebrate together the Eucharistic supports faith support home mission dioceses and that every human person has a right Dear Bishop Rhoades, wish you a blessed remainder of the to adequate health care. The Health sacrifice.” Lenten season. Reform Bill covering these 30 to 40 Pope Benedict proclaimed a Year for Priests, Bishop Rhoades Please accept my deepest appre- ciation for your diocese’s contribu- Sincerely yours in Christ, million persons is not just a social explained, “to deepen the commitment of all priests to interior Bishop Michael W. Warfel justice but also a right-to-life issue renewal for the sake of a stronger and more incisive witness to the tion of $43,941.53 from your 2009 Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Great Falls-Billings — a consistent life issue. Gospel in today’s world.” The generosity of your parishioners Chairman, USCCB Subcommittee Yet, your editorial did not even He added, “It has been a year of grace for us priests, thanks is needed greatly by our U.S. mis- on Catholic Home Missions mention the covering of the millions especially to the amazing support and prayers of so many of you, sion dioceses. of additional Americans with ade- deacons, religious and lay faithful. I think this Year for Priests is a Contributions to the appeal go Other very quate health care. As usual, Today’s wonderful time also to focus on the promotion of the discernment directly to our brother bishops who Catholic put all the emphasis on the of priestly vocations. ...” cannot offer their people even basic important abortion issue neglecting totally this pastoral services without outside consistent life issue. Even though help. In these difficult times, small consistent life issues universal coverage of all American has been a long-standing goal of the dioceses without significant I would like to comment and A time for vocations reserves are in increasing danger American Catholic Church, the Bishop Rhoades said one of the highest priorities of his episco- dialogue with you and your March United States Conference of and need a helping hand to evange- 28 editorial, “The Catholic voice to pacy is promoting priestly vocations. The Chrism Mass is particu- lize, to catechize, and especially to Catholic Bishops (USCCB) took the hear.” same stance that your editorial did larly focused on the ministerial priesthood. train future priests and lay leaders When I was a lay student at the to sustain and strengthen the faith. jeopardizing this important part of “I am convinced in the bottom of my heart that God is calling University of Notre Dame in 1946 I the Health Reform Bill. Thanks be many young men throughout our diocese to the ministerial priest- Currently, the Subcommittee on the was taught the principles of social Home Missions is assisting 87 mis- to God, some courageous congres- hood, to become living icons of Jesus Christ, our great High Priest, justice. The basic social justice sional representatives made a com- the Head and Shepherd of the Church,” he said. sion bishops. issue I learned was this: If God cre- The 2010 Catholic Home promise and saved this important With a round of applause, Bishop Rhoades assured the seminari- ated our universe and our planet aspect of the bill. Missions Appeal will be taken up in then all of the resources of earth he ans of his support and asked all the faithful to pray for them. many dioceses the weekend of April When will Today’s Catholic We need priests for the Church to fulfill her mission. As Bishop gifted to all human beings. The begin to instruct the Catholics of 24-25. Please encourage your pas- Church’s corollary of this teaching Rhoades explained in his homily: “Without priests, there would be tors to say something about the our diocese about not only the cru- is that every human being has a cial abortion issue, but all of other no Eucharist, since by the will of Christ the Eucharistic mystery home missions during Mass on human, social right to adequate cannot be celebrated in any community except by an ordained appeal weekend. There are very important consistent life food, clothing, shelter, education issues? priest. In this Year of the Priest, it is particularly important for us resources to assist them at and health. www.usccb.org/hm/materials.htm. Rev. Edward J. Ruetz to think about this and to consider that the promotion of priestly Thus, in the light of the present South Bend vocations is a duty of us all.” A duty of us all Indiana Knights to meet in Indianapolis So what can we the laity do? Those of us who are parents are ndiana Knights of Columbus charged with the responsibility to instill in our homes an awareness State Deputy Stephan Ziemba of piety and love for the Church and the priesthood. Incorporating Ihas issued his call to all offi- prayer into our homes — especially at mealtimes, bedtime — can cers, directors, chairmen and dele- THE INDIANA KNIGHTS be beneficial. Also families can incorporate Scripture reading, gates to converge on Indianapolis BY ROBERT HARTENSTEIN rosary and other devotionals into their family life. Attending Mass for its annual state convention, as a family whenever possible builds Catholic identity. In addition, April 23-25, at the Marriott East inviting a priest or religious into our homes for dinner helps our Hotel. The theme for this year’s children see those who minister to us interacting in the family set- annual meeting is “Dream Big.” Knight, will lead off the weekend on EWTN and Knights of ting. And we can all pray for vocations! This convention will be the Saturday morning. Columbus Columbia magazine, 109th gathering of Indiana Knights Following Carney will be Mike will introduce his vision to estab- to exchange ideas and renew old Furnish, president and CEO of the lish 7,000 Ten Commandment Priestly witness friendships. It will be a time of Special Olympics of Indiana. monuments throughout the country prayerful reflection of the past Furnish will be joined by Jessica as part of his “Project ” Bishop Rhoades encouraged priests to promote their vocation: year. It will be a time of discussion Crook, an international Special campaign. “In fact, the priest’s faithful living of his priestly promises is a of those ideals that most affect the Olympics gold medal winner, who On Sunday, state directors and powerful means to promoting the priestly vocations.” And he fraternity and the issues con- will talk about her experiences as chairmen will have the opportunity pointed out, through the writings of Pope Benedict XVI, three fronting our Catholic Church. well as the new partnership with to highlight their area of responsi- aspects that are effective priestly witness. First is friendship with At the root of these issues is the Indiana Knights. bility, offering direction and sug- Christ. The second is “the complete gift of oneself to God.” The defense of life from birth to natural Father James Hyde from the gestions to improve and fine tune third aspect highlighted is “a life of communion.” The priest is to death, marriage between a man archdiocese of Chicago will activities. Immediately following be “a man of communion.” This means being “open to all, capable and a woman as the fundamental address the convention Saturday the directors and chairmen will be of gathering into one the pilgrim flock which the goodness of the structure of society and the very afternoon regarding a “Civilization election of officers. A new state Lord has entrusted to him.” Church itself under fire from with- of Love.” deputy, state secretary, state trea- To all priests, we say “Thank you, Father!” in and without. Knights every- Indiana Knights will have the surer, state advocate and state war- where are called to action to pro- opportunity to participate in break- den will be chosen to begin their mote our Catholic values and out sessions Saturday afternoon. term in July. In addition, delegates assure our priests they do not stand Knights will learn about the many to the Supreme Convention to be alone when under fire. opportunities to participate in held in Washington, D.C., next This year several nationally retreats, meet the children from August will also be elected. known speakers will address the Gibault School in Terre Haute and convention. Shawn Carney, co- be inspired by artist Jon Naughton, Today’s Catholic editorial board consists of Kay Cozad, Fred and Lisa founder for 40-Days for Life and creator of the “One Nation” under Robert Hartenstein is the director of Everett, Father Mark Gurtner, Msgr. Michael Heintz, Tim Johnson and executive director of the Coalition God portrait. communications for the Indiana Vince LaBarbera. for Life as well as a Brother Joe Worthling, a featured guest Knights of Columbus. 14 COMMENTARY APRIL 11, 2010 The office of priest CATEQUIZ’EM By Dominic Camplison e are speaking in these On April Fool’s Day the CateQuiz’m tries to fool the reader. last articles about the NOTRE DAME CENTER FOR LITURGY Wthree offices that Christ 1.According to 1 Sam 25,this unfortunate man’s name meant fool. shared with his Church: prophet, DEDICATED TO LITURGICAL RESEARCH a.that worthless man Nabal, b.that stupid man Dullus priest and king. During this Year c.that crazy man Lobotoiah for Priests, we are considering AND PASTORAL LITURGY how the ordained minister fulfills each of these. Here we want to 2.This man,who may have been L’il,had the king read this eulogy over him “Would discuss the second office, that of ____ have died like a fool? the priesthood. The Year for Priests a.David b.Abner c.Rasta Of the three offices, this one seems most familiar because we 3.Proverbs 6 is interesting in that it tells us a person who commits this is a fool (rather use it as his title. Some Protestant about having priests. Every Christian who is bap- than addressing it in a solely moral sense) communities refer to their minis- But in Christianity there is tized lives from this one sacrifice a.adultery b.murder c.kidnapping ters as “preachers.” Catholics call only one priest, because there is of the High Priest, Christ. So only one mediator. Our high Catholic doctrine speaks of two their ministers “priests.” He is 4.In a more traditional vein,this is recommended for the back of a fool also a prophet and a shepherd, priest is Christ, the Lord. And he kinds of priesthood — a bap- but we use the name of the sec- does not go again and again into tismal priesthood of the laity, and a.a tattoo b.a rod (stick) ond office as his title. an earthly temple. He has crossed an ordained priesthood of the c.the resin of the myrrh tree (itching powder) What is a priest? It is connect- into the heavenly temple with the ministers. ed to a Greek word “hierus” that gift of His own blood. The Book The catechism (paragraph 5.An interesting distinction is made between liars and fools in this formula: means “mediator.” The priest of Hebrews (7:27) is strong on 1547) says that “the common a.It is the lips of the fool that conceal hostility; but he who spreads mediates between God and man. this point. “He has no need, as priesthood of the faithful is exer- accusations is a liar. He brings human prayer and sac- did the high priests, to offer sac- cised by the unfolding of bap- b.It is the lips of the liar that conceal hostility; but he who spreads rifice day after day ... He did that tismal grace — a life of faith, rifice into the temple, and brings peanut butter on his bacon is a fool. God’s blessings out to us. In this once for all when He offered c.It is the lips of the liar that conceal hostility; but he who spreads sense, many world religions talk Himself.” CENTER, PAGE 15 accusations is a fool.

6.Proverbs 11:29 warns that folly can lead a person to this degraded social status The Lord heals and redeems us a.enslavement b.immigration c.singing at karaoke bars 7.Proverbs 12 tells us one difference between the prudent and the foolish is that Book of Revelation. In the read- through the Apostles. The Church a.the fool immediately shows his hand in card games ing, John, the author of Revelation, clearly verifies the Apostles’ cre- b.the fool immediately shows his wealth to any stranger THE assumed by tradition to have been dentials. The Lord especially the Apostle John, tells of being in empowered and commissioned c.the fool immediately shows his anger SUNDAY exile on the island of Patmos in them. the Aegean Sea. He said that on In the second reading, from the 8.Proverbs 14 tells us something similar. GOSPEL the Lord’s Day, or Sunday, the day Book of Revelation, we are told of a.The quick-tempered man makes a fool of himself, but the pru- MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION of the Resurrection, he had a John’s extraordinary mystical dent man is better with a sword. vision of Jesus. Jesus ordered John encounter with the Risen Lord. b.The quick-tempered man makes a fool of himself, but the pru- to write about everything that John John’s Gospel, in the third read- dent man is at peace. saw. ing, continues the story by report- c.The quick-tempered man makes a fool of himself, but the pru- 2nd Sunday of Easter St. John’s Gospel provides the ing the Lord’s conferral upon the dent man get the first punch because the fool alerts him to the last reading. The reading begins Apostles the very power of God Jn 20:19-31 with an appearance of Jesus before itself, by giving them the ability to threat. he Acts of the Apostles sup- the Apostles. The Lord brings forgive sins. As sins affront God, 9.Getting positively zoological,Proverbs also recommends we do this plies this weekend’s first peace. He then empowers the only God can forgive sins. Yet Treading. The first several Apostles to forgive sins, saying Jesus conveyed this power to the a.face a hungry goat, but never a fool in his folly! chapters of Acts are fascinating that if the apostles forgive, sins are Apostles. b.face a wolverine who’s eating carrion, but never a fool in his since they so well depict the life of forgiven. Thomas is important to the folly! the early Christian community in Next comes the familiar story story. He doubted, hardly an c.face a bear robbed of her cubs, but never a fool in his folly! Jerusalem. This depiction begins of the doubtful Thomas. Other unusual human reaction to the Apostles had seen the Risen Lord, amazing assertion that Christ had with the story of the Lord’s 10.And Proverbs offers us this gem of wisdom,which still holds true today. Ascension itself and proceeds for- but Thomas had not seen Jesus. risen from the dead. Then Thomas Thomas would not believe that saw Jesus and uncompromisingly a.Even a fool, if he keeps silent, is considered wise; if he closes his ward. lips, intelligent. Vitally important in the life of Jesus indeed had risen, insisting believed. the community in Jerusalem was that he would not believe until he The Church is saying that we b.Even a fool, if he has enough money, can get elected. the leadership of the Apostles, with personally could touch the very today encounter Christ through the c.Even a fool, if he has good manners, can get a beautiful wife. Peter clearly presented as their wounds of Christ. Apostles. Through the Apostles the head. Such status of the Apostles When Jesus appeared before Lord heals and redeems us. 11.But Proverbs is not the only source of commentary on folly.Ecclesiastes 2:14-19 is was not surprising. Jesus had the Apostles, Thomas sees the Divine Mercy Sunday calls us clear that called the Apostles individually, wounds. He proclaims Jesus “my to rejoice in the benefits given us a.the wise man has eyes in his head, but the fool has eyes in his Lord and my God.” in encountering the Lord. commissioning each, and them all, potatoes to continue the work of salvation The reading ends by stating that Jesus performed many other mira- b.the wise man has eyes in his head,but the fool walks in darkness after the Ascension. c.the wise man has eyes in his head, but the fool has eyes in the In this reading, the Apostles cles. work many miracles. Peter moves READINGS back of his head among the sick, and merely to lie Reflection Sunday: Acts 5:12-16 Ps 118:2-4,13- beneath his shadow was enough to 15,22-24 Rv 1:9-11a,12-13,17-19 12.While Sir 8 warns us to take no counsel with a fool for this specific reason be cured of sickness or infirmity. Only a week ago, in celebrating Jn 20:19-31 a.for he can keep nothing to himself The people held them in great the feast of Easter, the Church joy- Monday: Acts 4:23-31 Ps 2:1-9 b.for he can keep the change fully and excitedly announced to esteem. Jn 3:1-8 c.for he can keep his wife in a shell The implication is clear. Jesus us its belief that Jesus rose from Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37 Ps 93:1-2,5 the dead. To emphasize the mean- did not leave the Christian body Jn 3:7b-15 13.There is no shortage of commentary on folly in the New Testament either.Even without guidance or without access ing of this pronouncement, the Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26 Ps 34:2-9 Jesus discusses how to God’s grace. The Acts says that Church gave us the liturgy of the Easter Vigil, the very summit of Jn 3:16-21 a.whoever says,“You fool,”will be treated as a Roman the Apostles, again with Peter as Thursday: Acts 5:27-33 Ps 34:2, 9, the leader, came together with the the Church’s entire year of formal b.whoever says,“You fool”will be liable to fiery Gehenna (perdi- community for the “breaking of worship. 17-20 Jn 3:31-36 tion) the bread,” for prayer, for giving This weekend, just a week after Friday: Acts 5:34-42 Ps 27:1, 4, 13- c.whoever says,“You fool”will be liable to flogging by Peter aid to the needy and for healing Easter, the Church hurries to tell us 14 Jn 6:1-15 the sick. that the Risen Christ is with us Saturday: Acts 6:1-7 Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, still, visibly, tangibly and dynamic. ANSWERS For its second reading, the 18-19 Jn 6:16-21 1.a, 2.b, 3.a, 4.b, 5.c, 6.a, 7.c, 8.b, 9.c, 10.a, 11.b, 12.a, 13.b Church offers a passage from the He still is present with us APRIL 11, 2010 COMMENTARY 15 Scandal-time, once more SCRIPTURE SEARCH eports of the clerical sexual sexual abuse reported in the Gospel for April 11, 2010 abuse of the young in Catholic Church in the United REurope — and the gross States in 2009: six, in a Church of THE John 20:19-31 mishandling of these cases by some 68,000,000 members. bishops, including connivance in Having learned the lessons of CATHOLIC Following is a word search based on the Gospel cover-ups ignited a media 2002, the Catholic Church in reading for Divine Mercy Sunday, Cycle C, when firestorm in late March, including America today is likely the safest DIFFERENCE Jesus appears in the Upper Room on Easter evening. calls for the pope’s resignation in environment for children in the The words can be found in all directions in the puzzle. light of allegations that he was country. No institution working GEORGE WEIGEL party to reassigning an abusive with the young — not the public DOORS LOCKED JESUS CAME priest while archbishop of Munich- schools, not the teachers unions, PEACE SHOWED HANDS Freising and that he impeded the not the Scouts — has done as Ratzinger imposed silence on AS THE FATHER BREATHED RETAIN disciplining of an abusive much to face its past failures in those who wished to report abusers THOMAS DIDYMUS TWELVE Milwaukee priest while prefect of this area and to put in place poli- to civil authorities. There has never NAILS FINGER BELIEVE the Congregation for the Doctrine cies to prevent such horrors in the been any such prohibition, and the A WEEK SEEN ME BLESSED of the Faith. future. confidentiality about abuse cases As is too often the case, agen- • Pope Benedict XVI did not invoked in a 2001 Ratzinger letter WRITTEN BOOK HIS NAME das other than an honest account- impede sanctions against Father to the world’s bishops on priests ing for the sins, failures and crimes Lawrence Murphy, the Milwaukee who solicited sex in the confes- of the past, and the protection of priest who abused 200 deaf chil- sional was intended to protect the JESUS CAME vulnerable young people in the dren in his care; the New York integrity of the sacraments and the present and future, were at work Times story of March 25 alleging Church’s own legal process, and to PD I DYMUSDNAH here. Enemies of the Church saw that is falsified by the legal docu- encourage victims to come for- an opportunity to discredit ments the Times itself provided on ward without fear of public scan- AAWEEKOOBDE I Catholic moral teaching by paint- its Web site. Then there was the dal. Under Ratzinger’s leadership, SASGWHJOKEVS ing the Church as a hypocritical story’s sourcing. For the Times to procedures were put in place in criminal conspiracy of sexual cite as one of its principal sources Rome to make sanctions against RLETYBTWMTLN abusers and their enablers. the emeritus archbishop of abusers easier to apply. OLEHHLNABBEA Contingent-fee lawyers smelled an Milwaukee, Rembert Weakland, The pope’s March 20 letter to opportunity to try to dig into the who notoriously paid hush money the Irish Church made clear that OENOLECAEPWM Vatican’s resources, having already to a male lover and who did noth- Joseph Ratzinger is determined to DHMMASFL I RTE bled the Church in the United ing about Father Murphy for a clean out what he once described States of billions of dollars. The decade and a half, was bad as “filth” in the Church, and deter- EEEAUS I A I LBL allegations against the pope, which enough. But to use as a second mined to bring the Curia along WDKSPEUTT I SW were demonstrably false, were principal source Jeff Anderson, the with him in that cleansing. That undoubtedly made in service of Minnesota attorney who has a there is filth to be cleaned up is not OJECVDTANHDK these latter two agendas. direct financial interest in the in doubt; much of that filth is HJREOEN I ATER Here are some facts relevant to Murphy case and in painting the decades old. There is no credible separating truth from falsehood as Vatican as the center of a global evidence, however, that the SDWENLF I NGER this story unfolds. conspiracy to protect pedophiles, Catholic Church is at the center of © 2010 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com • The sexual abuse of the young suggests that the nation’s former the global sexual abuse crisis. is a global plague. Portraying the newspaper of record has aban- Honest journalists will recognize Catholic Church as its epicenter is doned serious journalistic stan- that. So will serious Catholics. malicious and false. Forty to 60 dards. holiness, willed to take as His percent of sexual abuse takes place • The charge that the Church companions and helpers men within families. There were threatened sexual abuse whistle- CENTER who would humbly dedicate 290,000 reported cases of abuse in blowers with excommunication is George Weigel is a senior fellow of themselves to the work of sancti- public schools in 1991-2000. false and malicious, as is the the Ethics and Public Policy CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 fication.” There were six credible cases of charge that then-Cardinal Center in Washington, D.C. How do priests do this work? By sacramental ministry and hope and charity, a life according prayer. In the sacraments they to the Spirit.” Then it explains “act as His ministers in perform- how this common priesthood is ing sacred functions.” Thus the Sts. Paul and in Cyprus served and strengthened by the close connection of the priest to ordained priesthood. “The minis- the altar of the Lord and a sacra- What are the Christian sites pertain- icas, a stadium, the early city walls terial priesthood is a means by mental ministry. ing to St.Paul and St.Barnabas on and a marketplace. which Christ unceasingly builds They also grace the Church by the island of Cyprus? At Salamis you can visit the HIRE up and leads His Church.” praying the Liturgy of the Hours. monastery and museum of the In the Acts of the Apostles in Christ works through the This is required of every priest, apostle Barnabas. M. Dubin says a HISTORY ordained ministry to equip daily. In the Divine Office, the New Testament, St. Paul and monastic community first grew up St. Barnabas are residing at Christians for their discipleship. “Priests themselves extend to the here in the 5th century A.D. fol- The Church is the body of Christ, other hours of the day the praise Antioch in Syria (now Antakya in lowing the discovery of the pur- Turkey), the third largest city of and the priest represents Christ as and thanksgiving of the ported tomb of St. Barnabas. FATHER RICHARD HIRE head of the Church. “Through the Eucharistic celebration.” They the Roman empire at this time. Funds were provided for the con- Paul and Barnabas were chosen to ordained ministry ... the presence pray the Divine Office “in the struction by the Byzantine emper- of Christ as head of the Church is name of the Church for all the go on their first missionary jour- or. The Arabs destroyed this Barnabas, clasping a mildewed ney. They left Antioch and went made visible in the midst of the people entrusted to their care, church in the 7th century A.D. The copy of the Gospel of St. Matthew community of believers” — CCC and indeed for the whole world.” down to the port of Seleucia on the present church and cloister date to his chest. Mediterranean Sea. From here 1549. What a wonderful vocation to from 1756. The Acts of the Apostles then Therefore, this second office receive! To be a companion and they set sail for the island of Near this monastery stands a says that Paul and Barnabas trav- Cyprus. On their arrival in is connected with liturgy, sacra- helper to God in his work of small, undecorated little mau- eled over the whole island of ment and altar. The document sanctifying people, and to be the Salamis, they proclaimed the soleum chapel, shaded by a carob Cyprus as far as Paphos where Gospel in the Jewish synagogues. from Vatican II that concerns the visible head of the Church as it tree and erected in the 1950s over they preached the Gospel to the priesthood, “Presbyterorum glorifies the Father through the In ancient Roman times, a catacomb that is the presumed governor Sergius Paulus. A Jewish Salamis was Cyprus’s main com- Ordinis,” says “God, who alone Son, in the Holy Spirit. tomb of Barnabas. Stairs lead magician or sorcerer objected to is holy and who alone bestows mercial center. St. Barnabas was a down to rock-cut chambers with Paul’s teaching, so Paul temporari- native son of Salamis. He is credit- room for six bodies. Tradition says ly blinded him. The governor was ed with introducing Christianity to this tomb was discovered when St. impressed and believed in Christ. called Ayia Kiriaki. Here you see of Roman buildings with exquisite Cyprus. He was martyred here by Barnabas appeared in a dream to M. Dubin says that, although Paul extensive 4th century A.D. floor mosaics on ancient mytholo- stoning c. A.D. 75. The ruins of the Archbishop of Salamis and bid was successful in converting the mosaics and some columns, gy considered perhaps the best in ancient Salamis is an extensive him unearth the saint’s remains governor, he seems to have had a including one called “St. Paul’s the eastern Mediterranean. Other archaeological site. Here you see from a lonely spot marked by a hard time combating the pagan Pillar,” because of the tradition sites of Paphos include a light- the gymnasium, baths, the odeion, carob tree. The archbishop indeed goddess Aphrodite’s love-cult at that St. Paul was tied to it and house, the marketplace, a castle, the amphitheater holding 5,000 found a catacomb matching the Paphos and was reputedly scourged. the old customs house, the Roman people, a Roman villa, Byzantine description and containing what scourged for his troubles on the At Paphos they have also odeion and Turkish baths. cisterns, the Temple of Zeus, basil- could well have been the bones of site of the Byzantine basilica uncovered an extensive complex 16 SPORTS APRIL 11, 2010

BISHOP LUERS HOSTS ‘RUN WITH THE KNIGHTS’ 5K RUN/WALK Bishop Luers High School will host “Run with the Knights” 5K run/walk on Saturday, May 8, at 9 a.m. at Foster Park, 3900 Old Mill Rd., Pavilion No. 2. Registration will be held from 8-9 a.m. Preregistration fee is $15 per person. After May 2, cost is $20 per person. Registration forms are available at www.bishopluers.org. For more information con- tact Sarah Shank at (260) 456-1261 ext. 3039 or e-mail [email protected]. Information is also Sports available on Bishop Luers Facebook. Bishop Luers springs into sports action

BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN Litchfield, the Knights’ lone senior include: Bronte Beckman, Emily and junior Hugh Baldus are expect- Lacrosse Track and field Braun, Kelsey Hilaire, Dynisha ed to lead the linksters with sopho- In his second season, Coach Annie Shank returns for the Miller, Biranna Myles, Megan FORT WAYNE — With the clocks more Parker Watts being a major Lonnie Nichter has high hopes for Knights this season and continues Shank. Miller along with sopho- sprung ahead and the first day of contributor after improving greatly the 2010 Bishop Luers lacrosse to dominate in the mile run. Both mores Samantha Rahrig, Abby spring upon us, it can only mean over the summer months. Those team and claims, “Our skill levels she and the 3200 meter relay team Oberley, Christina Regan and fresh- one thing — athletes across the who will see both junior varsity and are improving rapidly.” The team advanced to the 2009 state finals man Andrea Choka and Courtney state are preparing for the 2010 varsity time include, Joey Leja, is off to a 1-2 start on the season for the Bishop Luers team. Shank Witte will be players to watch for spring sports season. Sure signs of Blake Baxter, Canyon Whitman, boasting a strong freshman class is reported to be working hard to on the court this season. With a dif- warm weather for Bishop Luers Nick Schenkel, Lofton Drew, John coupled with a large group of sen- improve her marks from a year ficult conference schedule, as well athletes make for perfect condi- Fink and Ben Mauch. Other young iors, which includes Jordan Crates, ago. The Knights list 27 boys and as, challenging duals with non-con- tions for top performances in the freshman for 2010 include Eric Andrew Vaughn, Devin Wyss, 25 girls on their roster this season. ference foes like Homestead, Summit Athletic Conference Perrine, Collin Hire, Sam Scheer, Paul Johnson, Bryce Hill, Neil In his 13th season with the Canterbury, New Haven, Bellmont, (SAC) and across the state. Sean Katen and Mason Wigent. Rawlins, Dave Blomeke and Matt Knights’ track program, Coach DeKalb and Culver, McArdle O’Brien, whose son Rich won the Hoch. Nichter admits last season Jason Draper adds, “On both hopes to be competitive and Golf 1995 regional and whose daughter was “pretty uneventful” and has teams we have a bunch of talented improve during the year. Kristi was a two-time all-state per- much higher ambitions than a year young athletes and are looking for- When asked about the upcoming former from Bishop Luers, promises Bishop Luers’ boys’ golf season, ago. “We are working on team ward to their successes.” On the Baseball that his team will improve rapidly building and trying to get everyone girls’ side, Shank and 11 other let- Coach Tom O’Brien replied, “The over the course of the season, but Coach Gary Rogers (360-317) coaching staff (Steve Gillie and on the same page,” he explains. ter winners return. “After graduat- feels winning the SAC will be a tall Along with assistants Austin ing 14 seniors last year we are previews that juniors, Josh Ulrey Mark Watts) and I are ‘downright order given the talented playing and Charlie Pfister will do the bulk excited about the long and short Miller, Eric Frentz, Tom Backof excited to have 13 freshmen out course. “Dwenger is loaded with a and parent representative, Tom for the team and some other new of the work on the mound for the range potential of this year’s talent- talented and deep bench. Coach Bishop Luers baseball team this rich freshman class of golfers.” Miller, the Knights’ main objective faces in the sophomore and junior Dave Scudder does a fabulous this season is to make a strong run classes join us,” said Draper. season. Both two year varsity With eight solid freshmen on the with those boys,” O’Brien said of returnees, Ulrey, who batted .297, roster, O’Brien, who also coaches in the playoffs. “We also strive to For the boys, senior Courtney his rivals. With a 7-5 record in develop marketable talent in our Mitchell in the sprint events and will play shortstop and third base the girls’ squad, explains, “That 2009, Bishop Luers hopes to secure when not pitching, while Pfister spells a lot of success down the players with the goal of getting junior distance specialist Billy a top three finish at their sectional them recruited at the college McManus are expected to lead the will catch behind the plate. Also line,” adding, “Some may even con- competition to advance to regional returning for the Knights are Gabe tribute to our varsity squad.” Andy level,” summarized Nichter. way. Hosting the Bishop Luers action. Relays on Saturday, April 17, will Mendoza, another junior who hit be a highlight on the schedule .300 a year ago and sophomore along with road trips to East Noble Drew Morken who saw action in and Oak Hill for invitationals. the outfield. Senior infielders Draper is grateful for an expected to shine are Tim impressive group of assistants: Kawiecki and Ethan Gregerson. Heather Briggs, Lee Rodenbeck, Newcomers to the varsity roster are Mark Niemoeller, Elise Bohl, Brett Nick Chapel, shortstop/third base, Rupright, Doctor, Carolyn Zack Millard, second base, Marcus Harless, Gene Donnelly, Jason Lawson, outfield, Aaron LaMaster, Top 10 Reasons to Send a Child to CYO Summer Camp! Harless and Phill Talarico. With outfield, Henry Till, pitcher/infield, over 50 years combined track and and infielder Eddie Tuoma. The 10. Each camper receives a free t-shirt and online camp photo. field competitive experience and Knights hope to improve on their 9. Silliness abounds at camp with songs and skits every day. over 60 years of coaching experi- 8-16 record from 2009 after losing ence, Draper summarizes, “I am 10 seniors from their 2008 state 8. Human powered activities (no video games or TV & lots of exercise)! championship team. In his 24th 7. Beautiful outdoor setting with lots of sunshine. proud of the fact that we are teacher-coaches, because it pro- season, Rogers highlights a May 3 6. Cool camp counselors. vides a great example to student- outing to Parkview Field and their 5. Campers make friends within a diverse community. athletes. Together we strive to Memorial tournament at Huntington University on May 21  )DLWK ÀOOHG HQYLURQPHQW improve our athletes not only physically, but mentally, morally to this year’s schedule. 3. Multiple “laugh out loud” moments. and spiritually.” 2. You will be his or her hero! Softball And the number 1 reason to send a child to CYO Camp.. Girls’ tennis After a decade with the softball It’s FUN! In his sixth season with the program, Coach Jeff Doll heads up Bishop Luers girls’ tennis program, the team for the Bishop Luers At CYO Camp Rancho Framasa we hold 5 core values as a foundation for our Coach Brady McArdle has 28 girls Knights who were tri-SAC champs programming. We are Camper Centered, Catholic, Inclusive, Stewards of the Earth & on his 2010 roster and is grateful in 2009. Ace pitcher, senior Amy we believe in Staff Development. for the help of Barb Maher as assis- Morrison is back for the Knights as are starters Alexis Devido, We incorporate and celebrate these values each and every day at camp. We believe tant coach. Maher played tennis at the University of Saint Francis Kayla Girod and Erin Conroy. the camp experience to be essential in a child’s development! Our programming is while earning her nursing degree. Athletic director, Matt Lindsay intentional so all campers grow in spirit, mind and body! BE a hero! Register your McArdle feels she will add a huge reports that players from last year’s junior varsity squad that favorite child today! asset to this year’s team. With the loss of eight talented seniors from have been called up to the varsity Visit campranchoframasa.org or contact Shelle at 888-988-2839 x22. the 2009 SAC runner-up squad, the roster include: Liberty McCartney, CYO Camp Rancho Framasa is located in Nashville, IN. Knights return just one letter-win- Trish Skordos, Morgan Eckert and ner in senior Jordan McArdle. freshman, Julia Hayes. The Other senior members this year Knights open at Northrop April 12. APRIL 11, 2010 SPORTS 17 Bishop Dwenger gears up for spring sports

BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN the group set many good base eight returning from last year’s times and distances. “It was a great Boys’ track Softball squad, four talented freshmen who opener,” commented Brady. At At the state indoor meet held at For the first time in several will see significant playing time FORT WAYNE — Scenes of New Haven High School, the run- Purdue University on March 20, years, the Bishop Dwenger Saints and a good mix of comrade slanted April rains pelting the ners tied for first place and had six the Bishop Dwenger Saints boys’ were able to play their opening between the two, great things bleachers will soon give way to the athletes finish in the top spot on track team had an impressive start. game on its scheduled date. In his could happen. Leading hitters and sizzling asphalt of a June track as the varsity squad and ten junior “I was very pleased with our third 14th season, Coach Dave Moyer’s 2009 all-conference selections: the 2010 spring sports season varsity blue ribbon winners. place finish,” stated second year softball team started the Anna Garner, outfielder, gears up in Fort Wayne. The Saints Coach Herb Widner. Widner’s season off with a win Elaine Rorick, catcher, from Bishop Dwenger hope to fare Baseball group advanced their 4x800 meter over Woodlan. “The and captains Ashley well against conference rivals as relay team of Luke Momper, Andy game is usually Burkhart, pitcher, well as across the state this year. Coach Larry Windwiller and Brennan, Luke Offerle and Phil rained out,” outfield, Andrea “The weather has cooperated very the Bishop Dwenger Saint’s base- Schroeder, along with Beier in explained Filler, pitcher, nicely to date,” explained athletic ball team will put together a com- the shot put and discus. Two junior Moyer. But late infielder, and director Andy Johns. “It has been pletely different line-up this season pole vaulters, Pat Krach and Dave March was full Maureen years since we got the first softball around the bases after losing (another) Schipper and the top two of blue skies for Denihan, first game in without a rain-out.” seven out of eight starting position mile guy in town, Andrew Eckrich, the Saints and base, are all players and four key pitchers who also qualified. Four different relay Moyer, in his back. Kayley Girls’ tennis threw the majority of their 2009 competitions on the 2010 schedule seventh season as Hyder, Erin innings when Bishop Dwenger Bodeker and “We have a strong group of will help prepare the team for their the varsity head went 20-9. Although they play a post season. “Our goal is to get as coach is looking for a Laura Merz round newcomers this year and I’m look- tough schedule and need to out the list of upper ing forward to a fun and successful many down to Indianapolis for the “pretty good year.” In improve as the year progresses to state meet as we can,” explained 2009 the Saints finished with classman who are return- season with the girls,” explained avoid a “long” season, Windwiller ing for Bishop Dwenger. Infielders Bishop Dwenger girls’ tennis Widner. Assistant coaches at a 15-9 record and were tri-champs believes, “We can be competitive, Dwenger this year are Kevin of the SAC. “One of our main Erica Miller, Kelsey Richard and Coach Anne Schenkel (75-18). if we work hard.” And he adds, “I Sarah Spaulding and outfielder Schenkel, who works part-time as Hurshton, Eric Aide and Don goals this season is not to share it do hope to be over the .500 mark.” Schipper. this year,” added Moyer. With Julie Bazur are the ninth graders. a physical therapist at the FWO Mike Mugg is the lone returning division of The Orthopedic starter with 22 RBI’s and 21 runs. Hospital, played tennis at the col- The third baseman hit .438 last lege level for the Fighting Irish of year. From the 2009 bench, Justin Notre Dame. The Saints were 10-2 Weiler (.308), Albert Shoaff (.289) Bishop Dwenger High School in 2009 and return both their No. 1 and Brad Freiburger (.281) are singles player Ashlyn Rang and back. Up from the 15-4 reserves Summer Programs their No. 1 doubles queen Danielle are Nathan Fenker, Greg Kaiser, Maxson. Rang, who was 20-1 a Russell Coonan, Cameron Smith 1300 E. Washington Center Rd. „ Fort Wayne, IN 46825 year ago, won the individual sec- and others who are expected to Phone: (260) 496-4700 „ Fax: (260) 496-4702 „ www.bishopdwenger.com tional tournament and first round contribute at the varsity level this of the regional. Maxson went 14-4. season. Weiler, Freiburger, Jake Summer Camps The 23-deep Saints’ roster includes Markland, Fenker and Steve two sets of sisters who are current- McIlwain are all pitching possibili- All camps are held at BDHS unless otherwise noted. CYO Strength, Speed & Agility Training Camp ly playing doubles together — the ties for the Saints. Additional information and forms are available for Boys and Girls in incoming Grades 5-8 Stetzels, Jill and Leah, and junior under the Athletics/Camps & Conditioning link on Session I: June 15-July 1 Session II: July 13-29 Danielle partners with freshman our website, www.bishopdwenger.com, and in the Wednesday 6-7pm (on the track). Tuesday & Thursday sister, Elizabeth Maxson. Boys’ golf IURQWRIÀFHRIWKHVFKRRO Grades 5-6, 6-7:30 p.m.; Grades 7-8, from 6-8 p.m. Expected to dominate their Cost: $130 for both sessions ($85 for individual one) Girls’ track league once again, the Bishop Boys Summer Basketball League Contact: Coach Steve Fiacable, (260) 385-6800 Dwenger Saints return four of for current Grades 5-8 Dance Team Camp for incoming Grades K-8 Blessed with great weather their five top golfers for 2010. The Dates TBA. Games played between 12:15 – 3:00 p.m. Cost: June 21-25, from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. early on, Coach Erin Brady feels 2009 SAC and sectional champs $40, includes game shirt many of the Bishop Dwenger Contact: Coach Kostoff, [email protected] Cost: $45 ($35 family discount), includes camp shirt are led by seniors and all-city Contact: Coach Haley Wood, (260) 433-2306 girls’ track team members are run- selections, Timmy Burns, Danny ning faster, jumping farther and Football Skills Development Camp Schenkel, Austin Stonebraker and for current Grades 5-8 Cheerleading Camp for incoming Grades K-5 throwing farther than this time last sophomore Carter Eifert. June 1-4, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. July 26-30, from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. year. The Saints boast strong ath- Stonebraker was just short of Cost: $40 (add’l campers $30), includes ball & shirt Cost: LQFOXGHVRXWÀW ZLWKRXWRXWÀW letes in all areas — sprints, middle advancing at the state level (77) as Contact: Coach Chris Svarczkopf, (260) 496-4718 Contact: Coach Amy Gonzagowski, (260) 496-4700 distance, long distance and field a junior when he shot a 72. events for 2010. In her rookie sea- Winning six out of seven of the Volleyball Camp for incoming Grades 4-9 Squad Stunt & Cheer Camp for incoming Grades 6-8 son as head coach, Brady lists 54 past conference titles, the Saints’ June 14-17 July 26-30, from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. girls on the Bishop Dwenger roster 12-man roster will face Blackhawk Grades 4-6, 4–5:30 p.m. and Grades 7-9, 5:30–7:00 p.m. Cost:  RXWÀW LV DQ DGGLWLRQDO  RU  SHU SLHFH with only six seniors. “Although and Leo in their first of four 18- Cost: $40, includes shirt Contact: Coach Amy Gonzagowski, (260) 496-4700 we have many young runners, we hole tournaments as they prepare Contact: Coach John Minnick, (260) 459-3162 are looking forward to a successful for their post-season run. Skudder season with our talented ladies,” feels Luers, Northrop and Snider Saints Basketball School for current Grades K-8 Summer School added Brady. Also on the coaching will contend in the regular season Session 1: June 7-11 Session 2: July 12-16 Session I: June 14-July 2 Session II: July 5-23 staff with Brady this season are while Homestead and Carroll Grades K-3, 9-10:15 am; Grades 4-8, 10:30am–12pm Classes meet from 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Students Theresa Roberts, Nancy Yorke and could provide tough competition at Cost: $40, includes camp shirt must attend every class in order to receive credit. Herb Widner. In their first indoor the regional level. Contact: Coaches Dave Scudder and Matt Kostoff, The cost is $260. Class information and registration competition at Trine University, (260) 496-4700 forms are available on our website under the Guests/ Summer School link, or call (260) 496-4703. Bishop Dwenger Boys Summer Soccer Camp for incoming Grades 5-8 HEATHERWOOD June 7-10, from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Driver’s Education Location: Hefner Soccer Fields on California Road Session I: June 7-18 Session II: June 21-July 2 Equestrian Academy Cost: $30, includes camp shirt Classes meet from 9:40 a.m.-12:40 p.m. or 4-7 p.m. Contact: Coach Carlos Cruz, (260) 602-2424 &RVWLV&ODVVHVÀOOXSIDVWVRHQUROODVVRRQDV Total Horsemanship possible! Applications are on our website under the Boys Heart and Soul Wrestling Camp Guests/Driver’s Education link. For more information, Summer Camp & Lesson Program for current Grades 1-12 please call (260) 496-4703. Every Camper has their own horse. June 7-10, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Cost: $100 ($75 group rates for 5+), shirt included Please check the website regularly for changes Educational, Fun, Riding Everyday Contact: Coach John Bennett, (260) 486-5805 and cancellations. Thanks! GRANGER, IN 574-247-1205 www.heatherwoodacademy.com www.bishopdwenger.com 18 SPORTS APRIL 11, 2010 Girls’ swimming Josh Cobbin, senior, Danielle Giloth, 171 lbs. senior, St. John, 50 free, South Bend St. Joseph, All Diocese Team Mishawaka Today’s Catholic joins the Serra Club in sponsoring the All-Diocese Team, highlighting Chris athletes from Catholic high schools in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. These stu- Kandzierski, dent-athletes are recognized in character, sportsmanship, leadership, athletics and Alina Skwarcan, junior, junior, heavy weight, Catholic values. The athletes are selected by their coaches. The All Diocese Teams are 500 free, St. Alalbert, featured three times during the year for fall, winter and spring sports. Holy Family, South Bend South Bend BISHOP LUERS Boys’ swimming Girls’ basketball Boys’ basketball Henry Till, Alex Bousquet, Boys’ swimming junior, 100 senior, Rosa Zappia, Eric Sorg, Tony Carroll , junior, forward, breast stroke, guard, senior, St. Elizabeth St. Casimir, 500 free, junior, St. Aloysius, 100 backstroke, Yoder Ann Seton, South Bend St. Monica, Fort Wayne Mishawaka St. Joseph, South Bend

Alex Miller, sophomore, Mariah 50 freestyle, Douglas, Deshaun Trevor Carroll, Thomas, St. Joseph- senior, ’S Hessen Cassel forward, freshman, senior, forward, Boys’ basketball 200 and 500 Faith St. Matthew Cathedral, Tim Bishop, free, Missionary St. Joseph, Baptist South Bend senior, guard, Christ the King South Bend Girls’ swimming Wrestling Nichole Landon, Luke Fifer, Girls’ basketball senior, Brian Klockow, freshman, Kristy Gerardot, 50 freestyle, senior, 50 and 100 senior, forward, St. Therese, 189 lb., free, Fort Wayne St. Jude, St. Rose, Brian O’Connor, Granger South Bend Monroeville senior, Christian guard

Nikki Keller, Girls’ swimming sophomore, Eric Plude, Sarah Brierra Young, 100 breast sophomore, stroke, 135 lb., Brechenser, junior, guard, sophomore, Oak Ridge St. Joseph, St. Pius X, Girls’ basketball Fort Wayne Granger 400 free relay, Temple Amanda St Joseph, Chamblee, South Bend Erin Hipskind, senior, sophomore, Boys’ swimming guard, Wrestling 50 freestyle, St. Joseph, St. Joseph, David Shafer, South Bend Caitlin Dippo, Sam Johnson, Roanoke junior, junior, sophomore, 500 free, 400 free relay, 135 lbs., Presbyterian Christ the King, St. Mary, Sarah Hall, South Bend Fort Wayne junior, MARIAN guard, Boys’ basketball Discovery Ben Brier, Dexter Siberell, Megan Tony Lovejoy, senior, junior, Knobloch, senior, 119 lbs. F/P 200 IM, sophomore, (third in state), St. Joseph, Protestant Wrestling 400 free relay, St. Therese, South Bend Granger Fort Wayne Tom Bajiackas, Christian senior, 215 lbs. Corpus Christi, Everett Green, Tim Fulnecky, South Bend Ellen Roof, freshman, senior, junior, 189 lbs., F/P, 400 free relay, Way of St. Pius X, Schmucker Holiness Church Granger APRIL 11, 2010 SPORTS 19 BISHOP DWENGER Jordan Venderley, Boys’ basketball senior, Marian athletes ready to compete 145 lb., Landon BY JOE KOZINSKI have been around.” son the younger guys were trying Feichter, senior, St. Vincent, “This team can become the best to take care of their own business guard, Fort Wayne team we have ever had here,” Daher as they should have, now it’s about St. Vincent, MISHAWAKA — While the win- continued. “We have some players trying to take care of the team’s ter sports at Marian High School Fort Wayne that bring a lot to the table; Collin business.” are being packed up until next Rahrig, David Halter, Blake Talos Boys’ swimming year, the spring sports are being and Bret Hershel all have experi- Girls’ track dusted off and ready to compete. ence and play at a high level.” Geoffrey “Our staff is solid with all of “Our one Achilles heel is New coach Jared Owens is Federspiel, our head coaches returning with a depth,” added Daher. “Anne building the Lady Knights’ track Scott Kohne, senior, great deal of experience, “com- Micinski, our trainer could end up team on a foundation that is solid senior, 200 medley, mented Reggie Glon, athletic being our most valuable player if and filled with some recent storied center, St. John, director. “Our one exception is our she can help keep our kids healthy careers. new head track coach, Jered “We have a lot of younger kids St. Charles, New Haven during the grinding season.” Fort Wayne Owens, who has worked with our out that are very excited in the kids the last two seasons and Softball sport,” Owens said. “The girls are brings a wealth of experience and still growing but I think we can be a passion to the sport. The Lady Knights finished last very solid in the sprints and with Lucas “We are behind in the race for year’s campaign with a little bit of our very young distance team.” McGowan, the Bishop’s Cup, but the competi- disappointment in the sectionals Both Maggie Pendergast and Girls’ basketball senior, tion is always a battle and fun for after a solid regular season. Gabi Skwarczn are freshmen who 200 medley, the student athletes,” Glon contin- “After winning 19 games last have come off an outstanding cross Emma ued. “Our spring sports are always year we will return five seniors, country season,” explained Owens. Derheimer, St. Jude, Fort Wayne solid and anything can happen unfortunately one of them, Ashley “Emily Griffith and Kristen Florin senior, going down to the wire.” Bousquet, first team all-state and will anchor the sprinters. guard, .608 hitter, will be in the dugout “Tracy Scott will be a solid 400 Queen of Boys’ golf due to an injury,” commented the runner and Merideth Farkus is rais- Angels, Stephen Wuest, head coach, George Grenert. “Anna ing some eyebrows in the sprints Fort Wayne senior, After losing six starters from Catanzarite, Ibby Lehmanm, Erin and the jumping events,” Owens 200 medley, last season’s outstanding team, Smith and Alex Bousquet are all continued, “ I think that our sen- St. John, including state champion experienced seniors and all very iors are not only athletic but Sumrall, the Knights aren’t feeling good in their own right.” extremely flexible in different Amanda New Haven sorry for themselves, they are sim- “Our strength will be our hit- events and because of their dedica- McKenna, ply reloading. ting but we return sophomore Ariel tion, we should have a good team. senior, “We lost almost our whole Sheets who pitched in every game guard, squad with the exception of senior last year,” explained Grenert. “We Boys’ track St. Charles, Adam Bethold, our lone holdover,” have some girls that really devel- Ethan Welch, Fort Wayne commented Jim Kryder, head golf oped on the junior varsity last sea- The boys’ track team at Marian sophomore, coach. “In the recent past we have son, and we think they can fill in is blessed with solid numbers as 200 medley, had that one standout that had the gaps, if that happens, I feel we student athletes are heading to the Gymnastics Our Lady of steadied the ship, this year it will can be very competitive.” black topped oval to compete in Good Hope, be a collection of solid players that the spring time events. Katherine Nix, Fort Wayne enjoy competing.” Baseball “We have an evenly distributed senior, “The nucleus of our team will team this year, a few solid sprint- all-around, include seniors Andrew Verwilst, Coach Tim Prister doesn’t like ers, a few middle distance runners Nick Stancombe and Bobby Our Lady of Girls’ swimming to use the word “young” when and a few long distance runners,” Grossnickle,” continued Kryder. describing his team, but youth can explained Owen. “We are not fast Good Hope, “The junior class also brings some be a good thing when you can still yet, but the kids have been work- Fort Wayne Molly Coffee, senior, talented golfers in Tim Trippel, Ian return nine out of 10 players with ing in the weight room and are get- 200 medley, Saboski and Mike Rutledge.” starting experience. ting stronger, and they are starting “I think that we will score in St. Vincent, “Our goal is to get back to our to see the big picture at the end of tight bunches and continue the 2008 form,” explained Prister. the season.” Brittany Trahin, Fort Wayne Marian Golf Legacy,” added “The NIC is going to be tough, but “Greg McMillion is a senior sophomore, Kryder. “I have a feeling that if the I think we should be able to put distance runner that has really all-around, kids keep working hard, we can the ball in play and get better as improved, and we are expecting a Our Lady of surprise some people.” the season goes along. solid showing,” Owen said. “Ben Good Hope, “I really expect junior righty Plude, Eric Plude, Connor Burk Taylor Krugh to have another solid and Kyle Koch not only have the Fort Wayne Julia Towsley, Rugby senior, year on the mound,” commented work ethic to be good this season 200 medley, Rugby is again the rage for the Prister. “We also will rely heavily but they also have the talent. St. Charles, battle-tested Knights as they pre- on Chase Parker our junior left- “The sophomore class is very pare for a campaign with a sea- Fort Wayne fielder, Bobby Norell our shortstop good and with time and commit- Wrestling soned squad. who hit .381 as a freshmen and the ment can grow to be a very suc- “Our seniors are definitely the quiet leadership of our captain cessful group,” added Owen. “I Corey Delaney, strength of our team,” said Larry Ryan Luczkowski.” think that we have the ability to senior, Daher, head coach. “In all of the “I also think that Matt Gibson compete right now at a smaller 135 lb., Julia Lee, years that I have coached, this is and Andrew Price will have a solid scale but the future looks very St. Jude, junior, definitely the best senior class I campaign,” Prister said. “Last sea- good on the big stage.” Fort Wayne 200 medley, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 222 GIRLS Fort Wayne GYMNASTICS DANCE Evans, Summit CHEER CAMP CAMP senior, CAMP 215 lb., Academy of St. Vincent, Marissa Gymnastics Fort Wayne McDonald, B freshman, (260) 482-2511 GYMNASTICSOYS 200 medley, •OWNERS• St. Vincent, WRESTLING CAMP Parishioners of HEER Fort Wayne Our Lady of Good Hope C CAMP 222 STUNT CAMP www.summitacademyofgymnastics.com 20 SPORTS APRIL 11, 2010 Saint Joseph’s hopes the hard work pays off for spring athletics

“With the returning players, if HSR Finals at Purdue March 20. ed a solid 12:38 indoor two mile 200, 400, and long jump qualify- BY JOE KOZINSKI we continue to work hard and do “We have high expectations for time.” ing for the indoor state meet in the little things, we have a chance outdoors where we finished 9-1 “In the field, junior Melissa each area,” McCarthy said. SOUTH BEND — Many things to be pretty darn good,” quipped last year, won the South Bend City Macellari is ready for a breakout “Senior hurdler Luke O’Connor are on the mind of Saint Joseph’s Keith. title, and finished NIC and section- season after finishing as sectional opened the season well in his pre- High School Athletic Director Eric al runnerups (to Penn),” comment- runnerup in the discus last year mier event, the 300 hurdles, and Gohlke when it comes to the Baseball ed Coach Mike McCarthy. (PR 111 feet 9 inches),” continued senior Caleb Cobbin, junior Nick spring season. “We return first team all-state McCarthy. “Senior Mary Matthews, sophomore Austen “Every one of the head coaches Maturity and consistency will 300 hurdler, Meghan Czarnecki , Carpenter was all-NIC in the pole Taylor and sophomore John on our staff is returning and they be the focus as the Indians take the who also qualified for state in the vault and provides daily leadership Halloran will provide good depth have developed a sense of cama- field as the very talented Northern 100 hurdles and is our sprint/hur- for her event group that coupled in the 400- and 4 x 4-relay pool.” raderie that builds success.” Indiana Conference takes aim. dle captain,” explained McCarthy. with jumpers Katie Hecklinski and “Saint Joe throwers look to Gohlke said. “The budget “We have a senior-dominated “Senior Tayler Turner, a Notre Abby Toth to add depth to an have a huge season with a year of restraints have been ongoing but squad and leadership is at a premi- Dame soccer signee, is a three- already strong long jump team.” experience has helped senior Jorge I’m very proud to say that they um,” said Coach John Gump. “In time state finalist in the sprints Diaz, junior Patrick Manion and haven’t affected our ability to high school, defense is a big deal, teamed with sophomore Morgan Boys’ track sophomore Joe DeMaegd,” stated compete at the highest levels.” and we have a shot to be good if Carroll, also a returning state final- McCarthy. “Junior Jacob “We at Saint Joseph’s are very we can be consistent in the field ist in the 400-meter relay who is The Saint Joseph’s boys track Speybroeck, leads the long excited about our spring teams,” and we can put the ball in play.” performing very well. team was very young last season jumpers, while senior three-sport- finished Gohlke. “We are expecting good things “Sophomore hurdler/jumper with only four seniors on a squad standout Mike Kendzicky opened this year based primarily on a Mikaila Chamblee was the leading of 53, this year will be a different his outdoor season last weekend Softball pitching staff that is back with freshman point scorer in the NIC group. jumping 5 feet 10 at the Charger experience,” Gump remarked. last year, she qualified in both “The cross country team’s state Invite to start on a solid note.” The softball is riding high off of “Jacob Brewer did great things last events for the regionals in last finals appearance, led by all-state last season’s sectional title. season as a junior and will be year,” continued McCarthy. “We runners senior Mike Bradley and Boys’ golf “We played well last season heavily relied upon again. are also high on Katie Campbell, a sophomores Connor Method and and our expectations are high,” “With 10 of our 17 players junior, another state finalist Joey Zielinski, give our distance After a 17-3 2009 and returning commented Coach Earl Keith. being seniors, I expect some clutch returnee in the relays and hurdles, crew a big target on their backs as almost everyone back, the Saint “We are returning seven talented hitting,” Gump claimed. and freshman Rachel Staud who we head into track season.” Joseph’s boys’ golf team is more- players with strong pitching. “I feel good about this team and qualifed for Indoor State Finals in “We return three legs from a than-ready to start the season. “Four of our returners were All- the chemistry is great,” exclaimed the 55 dash.” solid 8:07 3,200-meter relay, “My kids are not only talented Northern Indiana Conference play- Gump. “The competition com- “The mid-distance and distance including Bradley,” McCarthy but they are very smart,” head ers — Sydney Hofferth, senior first bined with our experience should team is well balanced and returns continued. “Method was the NIC coach John Troeger said. “Our two basemen; Amanda Chamblee, sen- make for a solid year.” three of four legs off a 3,200-meter and sectional champion in the captains Tyler Bilha, a four-year ior shortstop; Jenny Bals, junior relay — junior Ali Connelly, soph- 3,200-meter run. Zielinski and letter winner, and Sean Flanagan pitcher and Emily McCollester- Girls’ track omore Maddy Kearney and sopho- O’Brien both went to regionals in were good as juniors and are fan- Purlee, a sophomore outfielder,” more Michelle Potter,” added the 1,600-meter run last year. tastic leaders on the course. remarked Keith. “We are also The Saint Joe girls’ track team McCarthy. “The three teamed with “In the sprints, senior Brendan “We have three more solid sen- expecting a very good campaign by has gotten off to another great start junior Sarah Hall to finish second Favo returns in the 200 and 400. iors returning in Joe Bauer and Kelly Scholl, Annmarie Lidzy, as they finished as State Runnerup in the state indoors. Freshman Sophomore Xavier Remmo Long Alex and Max Fredlake,” added Krista Matthys and Taylor Kurzhal. 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when we receive the Eucharist in esting things for us to think about It needs to be a continual return to CAPSULES BY YORK YOUNG Mass or visit Christ in as we approach the Eucharist. For Him. Even if I do not suffer pangs the Eucharist during example, God “both of conscience, the wound of origi- ave you ever noticed how adoration, a devotion reveals nal sin constantly makes itself felt. NEW YORK (CNS) – Following are it can be difficult to con- that has maintained its and In my life there are always two Htinue with a devotion or presence in the hides directions — ‘from’ and ‘to’ the capsule reviews of theatrical regular prayer. It often seems like Diocese of Fort him- Father. That means conversion movies recently reviewed by the something is pulling us back or Wayne-South Bend. self.” needs to be a regular event in my interrupting our ability to focus. St. Jude in Fort And, Christian life.” Office for Film & Broadcasting Actually, that’s probably exactly Wayne and the “He We know this conversion is of the U.S. Conference of what is happening. If it was easy Sisters of St. Francis loves me ongoing if we take time to realize to keep up our best intentions, of Perpetual yet He is how we are reacting when in the Catholic Bishops. we’d be well on our way to being Adoration both invisible.” presence of the Eucharist. Take saints. But things of the earth, have Perpetual This Mass, for example. How often are especially things created by Adoration (public sounds like we thinking about the rest of the “How to Train Your Dragon” humans, that most fallen of crea- hours for the a conflict, day, or looking at the people around (DreamWorks) tures, gets in our way. Sisters of St. but might us and allowing ourselves to be dis- Robust animated fantasy about So we need to keep working at: Francis does not seem so tracted. Even when we say, “Lord, I a teenaged Viking (voiced by Jay “Conversion is never once and for have limits, unclear if we am open to you,” do we attach cer- Baruchel) who goes against his all, but is a process,” Pope Benedict though it is look to one of tain conditions to letting Him in. own people by befriending and XVI has said. And one of the ways generous). the most Sometimes, the best approach domesticating the creatures his we can get help on that conversion Numerous famous New might be silence, stillness, just society has been battling for 300 journey is to focus on the Eucharist other parishes Testament being. years. Directors Chris Sanders and — the source and summit of our in the diocese parables — that Appropriately subtitled “medita- Dean DeBlois have fashioned an life. “The Mystery of Faith: schedule ado- of the prodigal tions,” these reflections in “The engaging boy’s own action-adven- Meditations on the Eucharist” ration, usually for son. To approach Mystery of Faith” are inspiring for ture, based on Cressida Cowell’s (Paraclete Press, $17.99), by Father much of a particular day of the the Eucharist is the language used by the author, book, with impressive 3-D visuals Tadeusz Dajczer, a Polish priest week. For a listing, visit the to be a prodigal. both calm and active, full of still- and a constructive pacifist mes- and friend of the late Pope John Internet at Here is an extended explanation ness and challenge, just some of the sage. While not overly taxing on Paul II, gives us some insights and www.therealpresence.org. from Father Dajczer: “Human life many attributes of our Eucharistic brain cells or the imagination, it thoughts that we can take with us Father Dajczer has some inter- is a continual departure from God. Lord. constitutes an above-average fami- ly-oriented ride, keeping in mind younger children may be fright- ened at times. Much relatively New books for spring intense fantasy action, some harsh descriptions of Viking-dragon The following are recently pub- scholar Kristen Swenson is a lively Greek and Roman literature and includes quotes, Scripture and per- mayhem, two instances of potty lished books that have been sent and accessible source that provides writes about others’ interpretations sonal stories from the author. The language, two mildly off-color ref- to Today’s Catholic that can readers with basic Bible literacy, of Paul’s teaching to clarify this chapters include an exploration of a erences to body parts. The USCCB touch the fancy of Catholic and including what is in the Bible, apostle’s ethics as humane and priest’s commitment to his vocation Office for Film & Broadcasting non-Catholic readers alike. Each where it comes from and how it is responsible. Pantheon Books, from the Eucharist to prayer to classification is A-II — adults and book is reviewed using publishing used in culture today. Harper, ISBN: 978-0-375-42501-1 chastity. The book holds encour- adolescents. The Motion Picture house press releases and includes ISBN: 978-0-06-172829-7 agement and nourishment for every Association of America rating is publisher name and ISBN number “Praying From the Heart of Holy priest. St. Anthony Messenger The Motion Picture Association of for ease of purchase. “The Catholic Spirit: An Anthology Cross Spirituality,” by Joel Giallanza, Press, ISBN: 978-0-86716-954-6 America rating is PG — parental for Discovering Faith Through CSC, is a 30-day prayer companion guidance suggested. Some material “And God Said: How Literature, Art, Film resource that offers inspiring medi- “What I Wish Someone Had Told may not be suitable for children. translations Conceal the and Music,” by tations and reflections with excerpts Me About the First Five Years of mar- Bible’s Original Meaning,” Michel Bettigole, from the writings of Holy Cross riage,” by professional counselor “The Bounty Hunter” by linguistics and trans- OSF, and James D. founder Blessed Basil Moreau. Roy Petitfils is filled with stories (Columbia/Relativity) lation expert Dr. Joel Childs complementa- Each of the 30 days offers three from clients, friends and his own Forgettable, frequently mean- M. Hoffman, is an ry text, organized in sections to provide a road map for marriage that offer practical advice spirited mix of romantic comedy easy, enjoyable read four units that follow wisdom, daily living and closing for marriage preparation or those and crime story begins with a for- that conveys ancient the four pillars of the prayer. Ave Maria Press, ISBN: already married. The chapters, from mer police officer-turned-bounty meanings of the Catechism of the 978-1-59471-232-6 Can You Hear Me Now? hunter (Gerard Butler) delightedly Scripture to English Catholic Church, is a Communicating as Husband and arresting his journalist ex-wife and some mistaken resource for high school “The Love Story of Creation: Book Wife to In Sickness and in Health, (Jennifer Aniston) after she fails to approaches to trans- students as they explore One,” by retired in Good Times and in Bad, close appear for a court hearing, but the lation that have led their faith. Contemporary priest and with a Scripture verse and reflec- two quickly become entangled in a to common but inaccurate use of arts with reflection founding tion questions. St. Anthony case of police corruption that translations. The author provides questions and activities member of Messenger Press, ISBN: 978-0- leaves them dodging bullets and, some correct translations for sever- covers topics that include Christ, Earthworks, 86716-853-2 far less successfully, a renewed al familiar quotations. Thomas the Church, and the importance of an Indiana hail of arrows from cupid’s bow. 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The chapters follow the well as tackle and handcuff each reader on her journey of an interesting read that uncovers story of Bible’s revelation mystery and inte- other. Some action violence, scenes self discovery, in one the Greek-speaking the cre- grates New Testament Scripture for of torture, brief rear nudity, several unlikely year, through early Christian ation of the uni- clarity. sexual jokes and references, about war-torn regions of the evangelist’s message verse. The author tells the story of Servant eight uses of profanity, a bit of Middle East, then to a of human freedom 12 atom characters, Quarkie, Photie Books, rough and much crude language. monastery where she and love for others. and their atomic friends who create ISBN: 978- The USCCB Office for Film & discovers love. 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APRIL 11, 2010 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 23 REST IN PEACE Arcola Mary V.Turner, 60, Roger J.Eke, 82, Evelyn M.Schaefer, 51, St.Patrick Corpus Christi HAT S APPENING St.Patrick W ’ H ? Robert J.Wiltshire, 91, Lois D.Micelles, 86, Bremen St.Elizabeth Ann St.Anthony de Padua Antonia Juerez, 81, Seton WHAT’S HAPPENING carries announcements about upcoming events in the diocese. Send in your Bernard J.Margin, 73, St.Dominic announcement at least two weeks prior to the event. Mail to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Granger Christ the King Decatur Chester A.Wielgas, 85, Fort Wayne 46856; or e-mail: [email protected]. Events that require an admission charge Walter A.Jablonski, 87, Frances I.Gase, 91, St.Pius X or payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please St. St.Mary of the Marilyn J.Dvorak, 81, call our advertising sales staff at (260) 456-2824 to purchase space. Assumption Dennis T.Ottar, 68, St.Pius X Queen of Peace Nonna C.Geels, 81, Priscilla J.Steif, 74, The theme for the day is “The John the Baptist. A meeting with St.Mary of the Mary Popowzak, 93, MISC. HAPPENINGS St.Pius X Hungarian History Presentation Bent Over Woman.” Please bring continental breakfast, the election Assumption St.Matthew Cathedral South Bend — Local historian, a Bible. The cost of the day is of officers and plans for the June Mishawaka $15 and includes lunch. Register First Saturday Mass and break- Fort Wayne Marianna G. Gary Gabich, will share a pres- Dawn Kring, 85, by April 23 to Sister Barbara fast will take place. A 20 minute Frances Boots Fry, 86, Strombaugh, 91, entation on the history of the St.Monica Hungarians at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Anne Hallman at (574) 259- DVD will be shown. For infor- Queen of Angels Holy Family April 11, at Our Lady of 5427. mation call (260) 625-3281. Oscar M.Schelstraete, Mina Hall Ellert, 92, Norma J.Kovach, 80, Hungary School gym. Tickets are 97, St.Joseph $8 per person. Refreshments will Sunday breakfast at St. Pius X Knights plan spaghetti dinner Cathedral of the St. be served. All proceeds will ben- Granger — The Knights of South Bend — The Knights of Immaculate Monroeville at Sacred Heart efit the school funding program. Columbus Council 4263 will Columbus Council 5521, 61533 Conception Scott C.Lay, 50, St.Rose have a breakfast Sunday, April S. Ironwood Dr., will have a Warsaw Seventh grade day 11, after the 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. spaghetti dinner on Friday, April Gilbert Esquivel, 40, Notre Dame Franklin Kristin, 92, Fort Wayne — Bishop Luers Masses at St. Pius X. Adults $5, 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. Adults $7, Cathedral of the Sister Margaret Sacred Heart children 6-12 $3. children (5-12) $3. Carry-out Immaculate O’Connell, CSC, 87, High School invites seventh Yoder grade students to a visitation available. Conception Our Lady of Loretta morning on Thursday, April 15, St. Anne Society plans card party Carolyn Joan Smith, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. The pro- South Bend — The St. Anne Card party and euchre tournament Blanche I.Beaty, 89, Bette A.Scaly, Basilica St.Aloysius Society of Our Lady of Hungary Yoder — A card party and euchre St.Patrick of the Sacred Heart gram will inform students on the Sister Mary Jane academic, athletic and spiritual Parish will have a luncheon card tournament will be held Saturday, Gerald L.Zartman, 60, Newnam, 80, the opportunities available to stu- party Sunday, April 18, at noon in April 17, in the St. Aloysius Roanoke dents at Bishop Luers High the school auditorium. Donation School basement. Doors open at Sacred Heart Garnet A.Merck, 100, Church of the of $5. Bring your own cards. 6:30 p.m. Entry fee is $5. Food St.Joseph Immaculate School. For information or to Mary Lucille Merz, 81, register, call Jenny Andorfer and beverages for a free-will Conception, St.Mary- Our Lady of Good South Bend (260) 456-1261 x3141. World Apostolate of Fatima meeting offering. Call (260) 638-4882 for of-the-Woods, Ind. Hope Joseph F.Rogers, 94, New Haven — The World information. Sister served at St. Corpus Christi Bingo night Apostolate of Fatima will have a Sharon E.Ringer, 64, Jude, St.Patrick and planning meeting Saturday, April South Bend — Our Lady of St.Joseph Sacred Heart, Fort 17, with Mass at 7:15 p.m. at St. Betsy Smith, 56, Hungary School HASA will have St.Matthew Cathedral Wayne. a Bingo night in the school gym, Friday, April 16, at 7 p.m. All proceeds benefit the school fund- ing program. Looking for Leaders... • Full or part-time income opportunity Free health checks at Focus on Health • Home based business Fort Wayne — The University of • Have purpose Saint Francis will offer free • Faith and family first health check for Focus on Health • Mom of five; earns residual income Friday, April 16, from 7:30 a.m. by helping others. to noon at the North Campus Auditorium. Free health informa- Call Janice (260) 710-1054 tion and low cost blood tests will Parishioner, St. John the Baptist, Fort Wayne be available. Fasting overnight may be required for some tests. For information call Diane Martin at (260) 399-7700 ext. Position Opening 8545 or ext. 8501. DIRECTOR OF STEWARDSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT Saint Joseph Parish, a vibrant, Catholic, faith community of over 800 families and a Southwestern dinner planned large, K-8 grade school in South Bend, Indiana, seeks a Director of Stewardship and Fort Wayne — A southwestern Development. This position furthers the mission of the Parish by promoting the dinner will be held Saturday, concept of Stewardship as a way of life in accordance with the U.S. Bishops’ pastoral April 24, from 1-6 p.m. at St. letter, Stewardship: A ’s Response. The position also oversees Parish Development efforts, including fostering relationships with parishioners, school alumni, Henry Parish Center, 5711 St. and other friends of St. Joseph for the purpose of finding and cultivating partners to Henry Lane. The dinner will financially support St. Joseph Church and School in the living out of its mission. include: Flautas (rolled Qualified applicants will be practicing Catholics and demonstrate a taquitoes), rice, refried beans, commitment to the concept of Stewardship as a way of life. Applicants dessert and lemonade. Tickets must possess a bachelor’s degree and have at least two years of experience are $7 for adult, $5 for senior (55 in a field requiring high organizational skills and computer skills. and older) and children 5-12. The successful candidate will also have strong communication Children 5 and under are free. skills and the ability to work well with others. Carry-out and drive through are Number of hours/week negotiable. Salary is commensurate available. For information or to with education and experience. For a complete position purchase tickets contact Nicole description, please visit the parish website: www.stjoeparish.com. Qualified candidates should send a cover letter and résumé with Brown at (260) 515-9265 or Jose references to: Tarango at (260) 704-5638. St. Joseph Parish Day of Reflection 226 N. Hill Street Mishawaka — A day of reflec- South Bend, IN 46617 tion will be held at St. Francis Questions may be directed to Fr. John DeRiso, CSC, Convent (across from Marian Pastor, at (574) 234-3134, ext. 20. High School) Wednesday, April 28, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 24 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC APRIL 11, 2010 BISHOP GREETS PARISHIONERS FROM ARCOLA AFTER EASTER MASS

Novena DivineJoin Mercy Us! Chaplet Good Friday to Mercy Sunday 3 PM in St. Jude Church

FORT WAYNE Starts Good Friday, April 2

Tenth Worldwide Mercy Sunday April 11, 2010 Divine Mercy Sunday Devotion 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (Reconciliation during these two hours or anytime during Lent) 3:00 PM: Divine Mercy Chaplet • Procession and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament • Homily - Father Thomas Shoemaker Presider: Father Robert D’Souza St. Jude Church - Randallia Dr., at E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne

www.stjudefw.org/adoration KAY COZAD Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades greets parishioners as they process from St. Patrick Church in Arcola following Mass Express your best wishes to your graduate in Salute the Class of 2010! TODAY’S CATHOLIC pull-out keepsake on Easter Sunday. As was his custom in his former diocese, section to be in homes on May 23, 2010 Bishop Rhoades again chose a parish in which to celebrate Easter Mass. This marks his first Easter celebration since Today’s his installment as bishop in the diocese in January. Catholic Heather Johnson “grad-ads” MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL are open to all high school This , on your and college 4” x 2” Congratulations Heather graduates in “grad-ad” the diocese of costs hard work for the past 12 years... Fort Wayne- $50.00 South Bend.  and best wishes at HarvardMom and Dad

Prepare your own congratulatory ad... according to sizes shown. Preferred format is PDF. “grad-ad” sizes and prices: We cannot accept Microsoft Publisher Files. 4 inches wide x 2 inches deep - $50 (On request, Today’s Catholic advertising department will prepare your ad at no additional charge) (1/8 page) 4 inches x 4 inches - $100 St. Joseph (1/4 page) All ads will appear in black and white. to Quebec & 6 inches wide x 5.5 inches deep - $150 ParishPil age Montreal (1/2 page) to place an ad for to place an ad for Thursday,June 17-Wednesday,June 23, 2010 10.25 inches wide x 6.5 inches deep - $300 South Bend area: Fort Wayne area: Join Fr. John DeRiso, CSC and Fr. Kevin Grove, CSC on this holy pilgrimage to Quebec deadline for ads is May 7, 2010 Jeanette Simon 574-234-0687 Tess Steffen (260) 399-1457 City and Montreal where participants will visit sacred and historic places in each city, including email:[email protected] the Shrine of St.Anne de Beaupre, Old Town in Quebec, the Cathedral de Notre Dame, and the email:[email protected] Oratory of St. Joseph, where Blessed Brother André Bessette lived and worked. Interested parties will need to register soon. Space is limited. To register, contact Fr. Kevin Grove, CSC at St. Joseph Catholic Church (574-234-3134, ext. 16 or [email protected]) or visit www.stjoeparish.com for a registration form and full itinerary. Participants must have a valid passport. Sanctuary at Holy Cross Trt@ion & Lodg 17475 Dugdale Drive All transportation will be provided for participants by Royal Excursion’s Executive Motorcoach. South Bend The modern 50-passenger coach includes comfortable seats with tray tables & ample leg room;

six 15” monitors; satelliteTV & Radio;Wifi in motion for onboard internet access; and power (574) 271-3390& outlets for laptop, cellphone and iPod use. Accommodations in Niagara Falls, Quebec City,and Montreal are included. All hotels are located near Sanctuary at St. Joseph’s the sites of interest during the pilgrimage. 3600 W. Washington St. Me Infm@ion & Upd@ South Bend Fr. Kevin Grove, CSC will send you periodic updates & pilgrimage information via email (if you

include your email address when you register) or by phone. (574) 282-1294& Paymt Sanctuary at St. Paul’s The cost for the pilgrimage is $950.00. Payment, in full, is due by May 1, 2010 and should be sent to the St. Joseph Parish Center, 226 N. Hill Street, South Bend, IN 46617. Please make 3602 S. Ironwood Dr. checks payable to St. Joseph Catholic Church and send them to the Parish Center with “Parish Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Services South Bend, Pilgrimage” in the memo line. (574) 299-2250 Celebrate the Mass where you recover. & www.TrinitySeniorSanctuary.org