Inside Archbishop Buechlein ...... 4, 5 Editorial ...... 4 Question Corner ...... 13 The Sunday & Daily Readings. . . . 13 Serving the CChurchCriterion in Centralr andi Southert n Indianae Since 1960rion www.archindy.org November 15, 2002 Vol. XXXXII, No. 7 50¢ Abuse norms strengthened by Rome meeting, bishops told WASHINGTON (CNS)—The revised or been found guilty of sexually abusing a Members of the norms for handling sexual abuse of minor. National Review Board minors by priests developed recently in Among strengthening factors in the for clergy sex abuse as Rome are “a strengthening, not a weaken- revised norms, he said, were the explicit well as Kathleen L. McChesney, second ing” of the proposed norms the bishops inclusion in the norms of priests and dea- CNS photo by Nancy Wiechec adopted last June in Dallas, Cardinal cons in religious orders and the opening from left, newly Francis E. George of Chicago said on up of the possibility of Church trials to appointed director of Nov. 11. remove priests even if the Church’s the U.S. bishops' Office Presenting the revisions on the opening statute of limitations for trying the crime for Child and Youth day of the fall meeting of the U.S. has run out. The Vatican told bishops to Protection, stand for Conference of Catholic Bishops, the car- apply for a waiver of the statute for those prayer at the U.S. dinal said that “the Holy See shared our cases otherwise too old to prosecute under Conference of Catholic goals”—to protect minors from abuse in the law. Bishops' general meet- the Church, to reach out to victims of Cardinal George was the ranking ing in Washington on abuse and to remove permanently from American prelate on the mixed Nov. 11. ministry any priest who has ever admitted See NORMS, page 8 Catholic Community Foundation assets Finding God step by step grow despite tough economic times Two seminarians walk from By Brandon A. Evans

Assisi to Rome to prepare for Submitted photo their diaconate ordination During the past fiscal year, the assets of the Catholic Community Foundation By Jennifer Del Vechio (CCF) have risen from about $62 million to nearly $80 million. After walking nine days with only a back- The majority of this increase came pack and water bottles, seminarian Jonathan from the one-time transfer of money in an Meyer of Indianapolis made his final steps employee benefit fund from a separate along the Appian Way to Rome. account to the foundation. It had been a hard journey, but one filled The number of endowments that the with joy and accomplishment as Meyer, from foundation has also increased—an addi- the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, and fellow tion of 13 new individual endowments— seminarian Bryan Stitt, from the Diocese of raised the total to 261. Ogsberg in New York, started singing when All this despite a negative return on their final destination came into view—the investments of 5.4 percent. Five years ago, Cathedral Basilica of St. John Lateran. the CCF was realizing 20 percent gains. Walking from Assisi to Rome, Meyer and “It’s not happy news to point out to you Stitt traveled eight hours a day. More than that the last two calendar years … were 140 miles later, they completed their pilgrim- negative years in the investment markets,” age in the steps of St. Francis as a way to pre- said John Dorenbusch, president of the pare for their diaconate ordination that took board of trustees and a member of place on Oct. 10 in Rome. St. Bartholomew Parish in Columbus. He Arriving in Rome, Meyer saw the city spoke at the annual meeting of the CCF on from a new perspective. Nov. 6. “I’ve been in Rome for three years, but If this year also reports widespread I’ve never gone to Rome as a pilgrim,” Meyer investment losses, which looks likely, then said. “That was one of the reasons, but Dorenbusch said that it “will be the first mainly for the diaconate.” time that this has happened in 60 years.” Singing simple praise songs, the seminari- Still, Jeffrey Stumpf, chief financial ans stopped singing as they approached officer of the archdiocese, said that the St. John Lateran, where St. Francis gained ini- annualized return on investments since tial approval for the Franciscan order from January 1995 has been 9.5 percent. Pope Innocent III in the 1200s. Stumpf compared investment manage- During St. Francis’ time, the church palace ment to marathons, in that both are long- was the residence of the popes. See FOUNDATION, page 16 “We got choked up,” Meyer said. “It was overwhelming. We went inside and prayed and went to solemn Mass and confession.” But the moving experience wasn’t without some humor. Stitt had lost part of his detachable pant leg Deacon Jonathan Meyer from St. Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis and Deacon Bryan Stitt, from somewhere on their walking journey and had the Diocese of Ogsberg in New York, stand outside the Cathedral Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome. The cathedral was their last stop after walking from Assisi to Rome to prepare for See WALK, page 2 their diaconate ordination. Catholic Charities expands Terre Haute youth center

By Mary Ann Wyand grants designated for the $2 million youth whose family income is below the federal center expansion project was unexpect- poverty level. TERRE HAUTE—It’s a dream come edly withdrawn by the state due to the Nearly 1,200 children and teen-agers true and a place to call home for children budget crisis and misuse of grant funds in participated in scouting, sports, tutoring from low-income families. other counties. and character development programs The newly expanded and renovated Church, community and corporate sup- there last year. Ryves Hall Youth Center at 1356 Locust port enabled the Terre Haute Catholic “It’s like my home,” 12-year-old St. also has been described as the Charities staff and board of directors to Dustin Brown, a member of Ryves Hall “Miracle on 14th Street” because the continue the construction project that pro- Boy Scout Troop No. 22, said. “I always Terre Haute Catholic Charities ministry vided much-needed space for education come here after school, after I get my faced significant financial challenges. and recreation programs serving homework done. I’ve been coming here One of two $100,000 Build Indiana preschoolers through high school students See YOUTH, page 16 Page 2 The Criterion Friday, November 15, 2002

Jonathan Meyer stops on one of the roads he took

WALK Submitted photo as he walked from Assisi continued from page 1 to Rome. Meyer did the to tie the one extra T-shirt he brought pilgrimage in the foot- along around his leg to be allowed inside steps of St. Francis, his the church. In Italy, shorts are not proper patron saint, to prepare attire for church. for his diaconate ordina- The seminarians began their journey tion. on Sept. 7, treating the pilgrimage as an opportunity to trust in Divine Providence as they reflected on simplicity while trac- ing the footsteps of St. Francis, who Meyer considers his patron saint. They each took a backpack with a change of socks, extra T-shirt and water bottles. They washed their clothes in the sinks each night. Awakening at 6 a.m. each day, they would attend Mass before walking to the next town, where they would go to the parish church, pray before the Blessed Sacrament then speak to the pastor, ask- ing for a place to stay. “Seven out of nine nights, we had a religious house to stay in, none were love for our Lord. That almost untamed Pilgrimages have been done for cen- my priesthood,” Meyer said. reserved,” Meyer said. “We saw the gen- love that he would not allow anything in turies by the faithful who travel to certain “I’m training as much as I possibly can erosity of God’s people and just seeing this world to get between him and God,” shrines for prayer, seeking healings or trav- [for the priesthood] and God places many people be so generous along the way was Meyer said. eling in thanksgiving for answered prayers. challenges in front of you, and what you another blessing.” “He was zealous and very creative,” he Researching medieval pilgrimages, learned and what you prepared for still Italians along the road weren’t sure of said, mentioning how St. Francis created Meyer found that pilgrims sang a lot, doesn’t mean you will know what is going what to think about the two American the Nativity Scene that is used at sometimes chanting all 150 Psalms on to be there.” seminarians. Christmas and the Stations of the Cross. their walking journeys. Meyer said the trip was successful and a “Their jaws would drop as they looked “The one aspect that people forget “I thought, why on earth are they great experience because they were able to at us when we told them we were walking about with St. Francis is his aspect of love. singing. I thought it was silly and stupid,” focus on prayer despite being tired, having to Rome,” said Meyer, who was ordained He had a beautiful understanding of suffer- Meyer said. sore feet and wondering if they could take a deacon for the Archdiocese of Indian- ing and the importance of poverty and sim- He soon changed his tune. another step at times. apolis on Oct. 10. plicity.” “I realized that when you are hot and “This is the Christian life and it’s not all Usually, people have done walking pil- St. Francis—the man who founded the tired and your feet hurt and you want to about warm feelings and big hugs, but grimages to Jerusalem or where St. James Franciscan order and was the first person give up, singing puts all that aside,” he about enduring life and it’s not easy, but is buried, but Rome isn’t a common one to receive the wounds of Christ, called the said. “It gives you something to concen- we endure with faith and the cross and on the list, Meyer said. stigmata—was never a priest but a deacon. trate on to make you happy and feel good. with Jesus, and because of that we can be It’s not the first time Meyer has done While the exact route St. Francis took We started singing a lot of hours in the joyful.” something physically challenging for the on his four trips to Rome is not known, day.” The seminarians also learned a lot more Lord. Meyer and Stitt did visit the historic sites They sang Church hymns and some about themselves and their weaknesses in After graduating from college and where St. Francis was known to have Latin songs they knew and when they ran their relationship with God. before heading to seminary, Meyer biked stopped. out of those songs “we ended up singing As they returned to their regular life of from Minnesota to Indiana to raise aware- On the way to Narni, St. Francis the Beatles songs and songs from the studies and preparing for the priesthood, ness for vocations. stopped for prayer and retreat. They also Sound of Music.” the men are surer than ever of their call to As he prepares for the priesthood, stopped at Sacro Speco, whey they During their walk, Meyer and Stitt used serve God as priests. Meyer decided to do a walking pilgrim- climbed to the top of a mountain to see the each day to pray for a specific petition, They’ve also had a few fellow seminari- age modeled after St. Francis, who cave where St. Francis prayed. such as for the youth of the world, the ans express an interest in doing a similar walked to Rome four times. Preparing for their trip, Meyer read a lot pope, their bishops, and family and friends. pilgrimage to prepare for their diaconate “Really, I think he had tremendous about medieval pilgrimages. Preparing for the diaconate with a pil- ordination. grimage was a way for the seminarians to “At first, some thought we were out of offer penance and mortification for sins, our minds to do this,” Meyer said. “But Pray with pilgrims from to take time to pray for healing and to now it has sparked some interest.” unite themselves with the sufferings of On the journey, Meyer found out a lot archdiocese traveling in Mexico others. about himself and he’s glad. “This is a time in the Church of great “When it was all said and done, and the Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein is intention each day of the pilgrimage. suffering,” Meyer said. “We can unite our pilgrimage was over and I was approach- leading a pilgrimage on Nov. 16-21 to The pilgrims will visit several major sufferings with the victims and the priests ing the diaconte, I know I gave everything holy sites throughout Mexico. churches in Mexico and the sites of sev- themselves and those priests who are I could possibly give,” Meyer said. Catholics in the archdiocese can join eral Marian apparitions, including the enduring persecutions.” “There was no doubt in my mind, no their prayers with the prayers of the arch- Shrine and Basilica of Our Lady of The trip helped Meyer learn a new les- area I hadn’t searched or plundered or bishop and pilgrims from the Archdiocese Guadalupe. son in perseverance. asked or probed to have more assurance of Indianapolis as they pray for a special The prayer intentions for each day are: “I didn’t expect the trip to be as difficult and certitude that I was doing God’s will,” Saturday, Nov. 16—For the lay people as it was, but I found it to be an analogy of he said. † of the archdiocese. Sunday, Nov. 17—For the priests and Corrections religious of the archdiocese. A story about Opus Dei in the Monday, Nov. 18—For vocations to Nov. 8 issue of The Criterion gave an the priesthood and religious life. incorrect telephone number for more Tuesday, Nov. 19—For the seminarians information about the lay organization. of the archdiocese. For more information about Opus Dei Wednesday, Nov. 20—For the sick of in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis call the archdiocese. Jim St. Louis at 317-883-2284. Thursday, Nov. 21—For a safe return home. †

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By Mary Ann Wyand were depicting the crucifixion of Jesus,” Father O’Brien said, “that was done in a Jesuit Father J. Paul O’Brien of positive, uplifting way. It was hopeful Indianapolis enjoyed the “positive, uplift- rather than pessimistic.” ing way” that artists depict the life of The exhibit of a variety of religious Jesus in the 2002 Spirit & Place art paintings, titled “Breaking the Silence: exhibit on display this month at Images of Suffering and Healing,” contin- St. Thomas Aquinas Church in ues through Nov. 30 at the Indianapolis Indianapolis. North Deanery church, located at the cor- “Even though some of the art pieces ner of 46th and Illinois streets. Visitors may view the paintings, pho- tographs, ceramic collages and a tapestry before and after weekend Masses, which are scheduled at 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays and at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Sundays. Some of the featured paintings also were included in a memorial art exhibit

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Seeking the Face of the Lord Official Weekly Newspaper of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler The 1915 - 1994 CCriterionriterion Founding Editor Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher William R. Bruns, Associate Publisher Greg A. Otolski, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus A bishop’s Editorial responsibilities

s this edition of The Criterion carry out the Church’s mission more A vital priestly ministry goes to press, I am attending effectively. The matter of episcopal the annual fall meeting of the conferences and plenary councils United States Conference of was addressed in the Decree on the his has not been a good year for and holiness are not the dominant value A Catholic Bishops. Pastoral Office of the Bishop Catholic priests and bishops. For of the culture.” They receive virtually It is almost a weeklong meeting (cf. Christus Dominus 36). Tmost of the past year, the news no attention in the news and entertain- media’s unrelenting spotlight has been ment media, but “they are fundamental that addresses a variety of aspects of The council directed that the new focused on the grievous sins of a small to all in the Church, certainly to those the Church’s mission in the United Code of Canon Law address these percentage of priests and bishops who who will serve as ordained priests.” States. The size of the conference traditional institutions in order to have betrayed their sacred calling. A closer look at the majority of requires that much of the ground- instill new life in them. The Code of Unfortunately, in the harsh light of priests and bishops serving throughout work concerning topics to be consid- Canon Law of 1983 legislates that nearly constant revelations about clergy the United States would provide a very ered is prepared by working com- whether or not a plenary council is sexual abuse, and the inadequacy of different picture than the one that has mittees of bishops in advance of the necessary or advantageous is deter- bishops’ responses, it has been difficult been portrayed in the news media during meeting. Many of us bishops serve mined by the bishops’ conference to maintain a clear and balanced perspec- the past year. The portrait of priestly on numerous committees. and requires the approval of the tive on the priestly vocation as it is lived ministry—as it is really lived today— Since 1994, I have been chairing Apostolic See (cf. C.I.C., Can. 439). by the vast majority of priests and bish- would showcase the lives of ordinary the bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee for Some 100 bishops have signed a ops in the United States today. men who Bishop Kicanas says are called In light of so much negative public- “to enter people’s lives in respectful the Use of the Catechism of the document requesting a discussion of ity, can we ever hope to restore the ways, understand their struggles and Catholic Church. Our major work the advisability of a plenary council image of the Catholic priesthood? Is it challenge them to grow in holiness.” has been overseeing the review of for the spiritual and pastoral renewal possible to overcome the scandal and And, while we are now keenly aware religion textbooks used by our of the Church in the United States. shame of the past year and to once of the ways in which this call to “enter schools and parishes to determine if The topic will be considered by the again measure the priesthood according people’s lives” has been horribly abused, they are in conformity with the cate- bishops, at least initially, as part of to its best lights rather than its most a more balanced view would reveal chism. the agenda of this meeting. tragic failures? countless examples of the opposite. As you can imagine, this process The purpose of a plenary council, Bishop Gerald Kicanus, a former Of course, the ideal portrait of is time-consuming. The review of if pursued, would be spiritual and vocations director and seminary rector priestly ministry is found in the life and one series of textbooks requires pastoral. In other words, despite the who now serves as coadjutor bishop of ministry of Jesus Christ. The call, and Tucson, Ariz., responded to these ques- the lifelong challenge, of ordained min- approximately 400 hours by a team possible hopes of some people, its tions in a recent address to the National istry is to embrace the kind of self- of experts and our committee, and purpose would not be to define new Conference of Diocesan Vocation emptying (kenosis) that can make it there are numerous series. Our com- Church doctrine. Nor does a plenary Directors. possible for deacons, priests and bish- mittee is also overseeing the produc- council take the place of the national According to Bishop Kicanas, there is ops to truly act in the person of Christ. tion of a national adult catechism at bishops’ conference. reason to believe that the Catholic priest- We believe that a true portrait of the present time. This service is Undoubtedly, the media will try hood can be revitalized—provided that priestly service today would show that time-consuming but well worth the to find a point of conflict in the dis- we are able to “look reality squarely in the majority of our priests and bishops effort of providing our youth and cussion among the bishops in accord the face” and to use the current scandal have accepted the challenge of their call- adults with a more substantial reli- with the current journalistic as an opportunity to “discover anew the ing. These are men whose preaching, gious education and faith formation. approach to interpreting the news. I vision of what it means to be a priest.” sacramental ministry and pastoral care Using Bishop Kicanas’ remarks as a connect people to God and to one Because of my responsibility as doubt that the question will be so point of departure, we think that the another. chairman of the catechism commit- much about the potential value of a answer to the current crisis in perspective And what’s most amazing is that this tee, I was invited as one of three U.S. council as perhaps the timeliness of is to focus our attention on those priests is not just the image of just a few bishops to participate in a Vatican it. It is a discussion worth having. and bishops who are living the priestly saintly men—but of the vast majority congress last month observing the I thought it might be of interest to vocation in exemplary ways. These are of ordinary priests and bishops who 10th anniversary of the promulgation mention the above responsibilities I men whose priestly lives are character- serve in U.S. parishes and dioceses. of the catechism. It was interesting to have as my part in carrying on the ized (day-in and day-out) by mission and May God continue to encourage and hear reports about the implementation national collaboration needed in our holiness, sacrifice and commitment. sustain them in their vital priestly min- and the impact of the catechism from Church’s mission. A bishop’s As Bishop Kicanas says, “Mission istry. delegates of each of the continents responsibilities are not limited to — Daniel Conway from around the world. ministry within the diocesan bound- The impact in our country has aries. Just as our parishes are not been significant. So much so that, a islands unto themselves, so the little over a year ago, our catechism Archdiocese of Indianapolis is not committee recommended that a bish- an island unto itself. ops’ standing committee be estab- We are in communion with all of lished to oversee other facets of cat- the dioceses of the United States in echetics and faith formation in our a special way; we are also in com- TheCriterion country. An election of a chair for munion with all of the dioceses of the new committee will take place at the world. We are part of a universal this November meeting. Church, and therefore we do not act Published weekly except the last week of December and the first week of January. Mailing Address: 1400 N. Meridian Street, Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1717. Periodical Postage Just recently, Bishop Wilton independently of the other dioceses Paid at Indianapolis, IN. Copyright © 2002 Criterion Press, Inc. ISSN 0574-4350. 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Buscando la Cara del Señor Letters to the Editor Arzobispo Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. Want Congress to close tence of the SOA-WHISC! This movement to raise the consciousness of the American School of the Americas people and to bring about the closing of Have you ever heard of the School of this “terrorist training camp” began in the Americas? If not, then you’re not alone! 1990. We encourage our legislators to wake This school, funded by U.S. tax dollars, has up, take notice and then take action by vot- Las been located at Fort Benning, Ga., since ing to close this “School of Assassins.” 1984, and exists under the pretense of Congress has the power to close this bringing stability to Latin American coun- school, which promotes terrorism in other tries. countries and disregards the human rights Father Roy Bourgeois, a Maryknoll of our neighbors in Latin America. responsabilidades priest who organizes opposition to the We have been disappointed in the past School of the Americas, states: years by the lack of media coverage “Historically, the militaries of Latin beyond Georgia. This annual November America have been and continue to be used gathering brings thousands of non-violent de un obispo to defend the socio-economic system which protestors, people committed to working has kept the rich, rich, and the poor, poor. for a more just and peaceful world. If you These soldiers have played a vital role in wish to take action to bring about the clos- ara el momento en que esta edi- los concejos plenarios fueron dirigidos providing muscle for U.S. economic policy, ing of the SOA-WHISC, contact your legis- ción del The Criterion vaya a la en el Decreto de la Oficina Pastoral del which exploits the poor through large cor- lators and make your voice heard. For more imprenta, yo estaré participando Obispo (Cf. Christus Dominus 36). porations. The SOA has played a very information, contact the School of the Pen la Conferencia de Obispos El consejo ordenó que el Nuevo important role. Over the years, it has Americas Watch at 202-234-3440 and visit Católicos de los Estados Unidos. Código de la Ley Canónica trate o trained over 60,000 soldiers.” www.soaw.org. Es una reunión que dura casi una estudie estas instituciones tradicionales Why this letter to your readers now? semana y en la que se trata una gran para inculcar nueva vida en ellas. El Sister Barbara Battista, S.P. Daily in the news we are constantly Sister Dorothy Gartland, S.P. variedad de asuntos sobre la misión de Código de Ley Canónica de 1983 leg- reminded of the need to rid our world of Sister Rita Clare Gerardot, S.P. la Iglesia en los Estados Unidos. Debido isla que si un consejo plenario es nece- terrorism. President Bush has stated Sister Jenny Howard, S.P. al tamaño de la conferencia, se requiere sario o ventajoso o no, será determinado emphatically over and over again: “We will Sister Carole Kimes, S.P. que mucho del trabajo relacionado con por la Conferencia de Obispos y shut down terrorist camps and bring terror- Margaret Pabst los temas a ser considerados sea requiere la aprobación de la Sede ists to justice. We will put an end to terror- preparado por adelantado por diferentes Apostólica. (Cf. C.I.C., Can. 439). ism wherever we find it.” Thank you, Father comités de obispos. Muchos de nosotros Alrededor de unos 100 obispos han Friends, look no farther than Fort paticipamos en varios comités. firmado un documento solicitando una Benning, Ga., where soldiers from Latin Michael Barton Desde 1994, he dirigido el Comité discusión sobre la conveniencia de un American countries continue to be trained Ad Hoc de obispos para el uso del consejo plenario para la renovación Thanks for the holy and beautiful Spirit- daily at the SOA in order to protect U.S. Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica. espiritual y pastoral de la iglesia en los filled page one articles last month about economic interests and big corporations. Nuestro principal trabajo ha sido repasar Estados Unidos. El tópico será consider- Comboni Father Michael Barton and his These soldiers return to their countries and la revisión de los libros de texto sobre ado por los obispos, por lo menos ini- ministry in the Sudan. Mary Ann Wyand commit atrocities against their own people, religión utilizados en nuestras escuelas y cialmente, como parte de la agenda de was truly listening to the Holy Spirit as she especially the poor and those trying to parroquias para determinar si están con- esta reunión. wrote these articles. forme a lo establecido por el Catecismo. El propósito de un consejo plenario, effect change. May every Catholic school post these Como ustedes pueden imaginarse, si se aprueba, sería espiritual y pastoral. This school gives lip service only to articles and use them to discuss vocations. este es un proceso que lleva mucho En otras palabras, a pesar de las posi- teaching democratic principles. The SOA Father Barton is a perfect example of tiempo. La revisión de una serie de bles esperanzas de algunas personas, el training manuals (written in Spanish) rec- one totally in love with God by his immer- libros de textos requiere aproximada- propósito no será definir una nueva doc- ommend interrogation techniques like tor- sion in the joy of giving his life to God and mente 400 horas, por parte de un equipo trina para la Iglesia. Ni un consejo ple- ture, execution, blackmail and arresting the souls. His joy and zeal are spectacular, but de expertos y nuestro comité tiene nario reemplaza a la conferencia relatives of those being questioned. that is really the only way to go—100 per- numerosas series. Nuestro comité tam- nacional de obispos. Thousands of innocent people have been cent. bién está revisando en este momento la Sin lugar a dudas, los medios de killed, including Archbishop Oscar These were such powerful articles. I producción de un catecismo para adul- comunicación tratarán de encontrar un Romero, 900 civilians in the El Mozote can’t see how any person could fail to be tos. Este servicio consume mucho punto de conflicto en la discusión entre massacre in El Salvador, four Church moved after reading them. tiempo, pero bien vale la pena el los obispos de acuerdo con el acer- women—Ita Ford, Jean Donovan, Maura There are so many similar situations esfuerzo de proveer a nuestros jóvenes y camiento periodístico actual de interpre- Clarke and Dorothy Kazel—six Jesuits throughout the world. We all have some- adultos con una educación religiosa y tar las noticias. Dudo que la pregunta se along with their housekeeper and her thing to give—prayers, Holy Masses, una formación de la fe más substancial. trate más sobre el valor potencial de un daughter, and thousands today in Communion, rosaries and gifts in kind such Debido a mi responsabilidad como consejo, como de la duración del Columbia. These lives are no less precious as money, food, clothing and other sup- Director del comité del catecismo, fui mismo. Es una discusión que vale la than those who died in our country on plies. Some of us will likely be inspired to invitado como uno de los tres obispos pena. Sept. 11, 2001. give the utmost—ourselves. Also, St. John participantes en un congreso en el Pensé que podría ser interesante On Jan. 17, 2001, the School of the Chrysostom said, “If we don’t need some- Vaticano el mes pasado en observancia mencionar las responsabilidades anteri- Americas changed its name to Western thing, in reality, it belongs to someone del 10° aniversario de la promulgación ores que forman parte de mi colabo- Hemisphere Institute for Security else.” del catecismo. Fue muy interesante ración a las necesidades nacionales en la Cooperation (WHISC). New name but same May we all give and not count the cost. escuchar por parte de los delegados de misión de nuestra Iglesia. Las respons- shame! We are all brothers and sisters. God gave to todos los continentes del mundo, los abilidades de un obispo, no se limitan al Nov. 16-17 this year will find more than us so we must give. St. Thérèse said we informes sobre la implementación y el ministerio dentro de los límites de la 12,000 patriotic American citizens gathered have no hand but his. impacto del catecismo. diócesis. Así como nuestras parroquias at Fort Benning, Ga., in protest of the exis- Frances O’Brian, Indianapolis El impacto en nuestro país ha sido no son islas individuales. Así que la significativo. Tanto así que hace poco Arquidiócesis de Indianápolis no es una más de un año nuestro comité de cate- isla por sí misma. cismo recomendó que se estableciese el Estamos en comunión con todas las comité permanente de obispos para Diócesis de los Estados Unidos de supervisar las otras facetas de los cateq- forma especial. También estamos en uistas y la formación de la fe en nuestro comunión con todas las diócesis del país. En la reunión de noviembre se lle- mundo. Somos parte de la Iglesia uni- vará a cabo una elección para elegir el versal y por ende no actuamos indepen- director de este nuevo comité. dientemente de las demás diócesis Recientemente el Obispo Wilton alrededor del mundo. Gregory, presidente de nuestra conferen- Esto explica porqué una acción leg- cia nacional de obispos, me pidió que islativa tomada por parte de los obispos ayudara a la conferencia en otra capaci- de una nación requiere el dad. Ahora también dirijo un comité ad reconocimiento oficial de la Sede hoc para estudiar la viabilidad y conve- Apostólica. La Santa Sede tiene la niencia de si se debe conducir o no, un responsabilidad de la perspectiva uni- consejo nacional plenario versal y la información que no tendría Fue un deseo del Concilio Vaticano II una Iglesia en particular. reconocer la necesidad de obispos Como una gran familia, lo que hace diocesanos para colaborar como líderes un miembro afecta a todos los demás. † pastorales para llevar a cabo de manera más efectiva la misión de la Iglesia. El Traducido por: Language Training punto de las conferencias episcopales y Center, Indianapolis

La intención del Arzobispo Buechlein para vocaciones en noviembre Las escuelas secundarias católicas: que ellas sean una fuente continua para promover los valores católicos de servir y dedicar su vida como regalo a los demás, especialmente en el cargo de sacerdotes o religiosos. Page 6 The Criterion Friday, November 15, 2002

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St. Bernadette Parish, 4838 Fletcher Ave., in Indianapolis, Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel, vicar general, will present an Catholic Youth Ministries in Clarksville and Providence will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a Mass, celebrated evening of reflection titled “Hope in These Troubled High School Campus Ministry. The cost is $70 per person. by Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, at 11 a.m. on Nov. 24. Times” on Dec. 5 at the Marian Center of Indianapolis, For more information, call 800-588-2454. During the Mass, Father Nicholas Dant will be formally located next to Cardinal Ritter High School, 3360 W. 30th installed as the pastor of the parish by the archbishop. For St. There will be a Mass at the high school at 6:30 p.m., fol- Father Albert Ajame will present “Elizabeth and more information, call the parish office at 317-356-5867. lowed by the talk at the Marian Center. For more informa- Mary: An Advent Meditation” at 8 a.m. on Dec. 7 at Our tion, call 317-888-0873. Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, 14598 Oak Ridge Road, in The deaf ministry of the archdiocese is having a 2002 Carmel, Ind., in the Diocese of Lafayette. The morning Advent retreat titled “Prepare the Way of the Lord” on St. Ann’s Society of St. Michael Parish in Cannelton is will start with Mass, then there will be a continental break- Dec. 14-15 at the Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference sponsoring a one-day bus trip to the annual Way of Lights fast, a reflection and a closing prayer. The suggested dona- Center, 1402 Southern Ave., in Beech Grove. The retreat Christmas display at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows tion is $5. For more information, call the parish office at will be lead by Patrick Graybill, a permanent deacon at in Belleville, Ill., on Dec. 5. The tour includes transportation, 317-846-3475. Emmanuel Church of the Deaf in Rochester, Ny. The cost is display of designer Christmas trees in the Christmas tree $50 per person or $75 per couple. There will also be an room, visiting the gift shop, an evening buffet dinner and a There will be an Advent Day program on Dec. 7 and Advent Interpreter Presentation titled “Interpreting bus drive through the Way of Lights. The bus will leave at Dec. 8 in the Providence Center at Saint Mary-of-the- Frozen Texts: Scripture and Liturgy for Advent and 9:30 a.m. from St. Paul Parish, 814 Jefferson St., in Tell Woods. The one-day program, part of the SpiritPro series, Christmas” from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Dec. 13 at the City. The cost is $50 per person. For more information, call will be from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will offer participants Benedict Inn. Graybill will be the presenter for this event as Ruth Ann Detzer at 812-547-1004 or Mildred Rutherford at the chance to stop for a while amidst the holiday rush. The well. The cost is $10. The registration for both events is 812-547-4238. day provides a chance to reconnect with the real Christmas. Nov. 20. For more information, call the conference center at Either day is open to the public. The cost is $35 per person. 317-788-7581. There are several upcoming Tobit Weekend retreats For more information about this program or any of the other in the new year. The retreats, for couples preparing for workshops or retreats in the SpiritPro series, call 812-535- People of many faiths in the Indianapolis area will give marriage, will be held at Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 4531, ext. 161, or e-mail [email protected] or log on to thanks to the one God who loves and nurtures all during the 56th St., in Indianapolis, on Jan. 3-5, Feb. 14-16 and www.provcenter.org third annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at SS. Peter Feb. 28-March 2. The focus of the retreat is on helping and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., in Indianapolis, couples grow closer and preparing them to be married. “Casting our Nets,” the biennial auction sponsored by on Nov. 26. Prelude music, featuring the Indianapolis The program enables participants to relax, pray and see St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Indianapolis, will begin at Children’s Choir and Laudis Cantores will begin at how important it is to have Jesus Christ at the center of a 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 23 at the West Pavilion of the Indiana 6:30 p.m. The gathering procession, which will include marriage. The cost is $250 for a couple. For more infor- State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St., in Indianapolis. The many local religious and civic leaders, will begin at 7 p.m. mation, call 317-545-7681 or e-mail event is a fundraising and social event for the parish. Dinner Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein will preside and [email protected]. will be provided by Crystal Catering. Tickets are $50 per Dr. William Enricht of Second Presbyterian Church will person. For more information, call Tom Kelly or Joe Hafner deliver the reflection. Religious leaders representing the There will be a retreat titled “Young Adult Retreat: A at 317-726-0795 or the parish at 317-253-1461 or log on to Sikh, Hindu, Islamic, Jewish and Christian faiths will lead Weekend of Reflection” for young adults, ages 18 to 23, on www.staindy.org the thanksgiving prayer. Food and money will be collected Dec. 28-29 at the Essence House Retreat Center, located off and donated to the Julian Center. A reception will follow in Hwy. 135, on Buffalo Trace Road, in Palmyra. The retreat is Cardinal Ritter High School, 3360 W. 30th St. in the Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center, across the street designed for college students to help them get in touch with Indianapolis, will have its annual open house from 1 p.m. to from the cathedral. For more information, call the Cathedral God’s opportunities in their life—and to get away from the 3 p.m. on Nov. 24. For more information, call the high Parish office at 317-630-9621. pressures of work and school. It is sponsored in part by school at 317-924-4333. †

The Irvington Community on the eastside of Indianapolis is hosting its annual Thanksgiving Dinner at Our Lady of U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Office for Film Lourdes School, 5333 E. Washington St., in Indianapolis, on Nov. 28. The dinner is for those who have no other Thanks- and Broadcasting movie ratings giving dinner or anyone to share fellowship with. The appe- The Crime of Father Amaro (Goldwyn) Rated O (Morally Offensive) because of an extended tizer table will open and entertainment will begin at Rated O (Morally Offensive) because of desecration of lesbian encounter with nudity, a crude lap dance and 11:30 a.m., with dinner served at 12:30 p.m. A donation of the Eucharist, depiction of priests breaking vows of striptease, stylized violence and some rough language. $2 will be requested at the door. Transportation, deliveries chastity and accepting drug monies, a sexual encounter Rated R (Restricted) by the MPAA. and carry-out are available upon request. For more informa- with fleeting nudity, an abortion, brief violence and inter- tion, call the parish office at 317-356-7291. mittent rough language. Rated R (Restricted) by the Motion Picture Association Half Past Dead (Screen Gems) of America (MPAA). Rated O (Morally Offensive) because of constant, often deadly, action violence, some rough language, sexual ref- 8 Mile (Universal)

Submitted photo erences and a positive depiction of a suicide bombing. Rated O (Morally Offensive) because of excessive vio- lence, graphic sexual encounters, crude sexual references Rated PG-13 (Parents are Strongly Cautioned) by the and continual rough language and profanity. MPAA. Rated R (Restricted) by the MPAA. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Warner Bros.) Far From Heaven (Focus) Rated A-II (Adults and Adolescents) because of some Rated A-III (Adults) because of a brief homosexual kiss scary fantasy menace, fleeting violence and a crude and implied affair, fleeting violence, alcohol abuse, some profanity and an instance of rough language. expression. Rated PG-13 (Parents are Strongly Cautioned) by the Rated PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) by the MPAA. MPAA. The Weight of Water (Lions Gate) Food drive Frida (Miramax) Rated A-IV (Adults with Reservations) because of Rated A-IV (Adults with Reservations) because of recurring shadowy violence, a discreet sexual encounter In recognition of World Hunger Day, students at St. Mary School heterosexual and homosexual encounters with nudity, in North Vernon donated 461 canned food items to St. Vincent sporadic rough language and fleeting violence. and other sexual situations, brief nudity, minor profanity de Paul Food Pantry. The fourth-grade class of teacher Paula Rated R (Restricted) by the MPAA. and an instance of rough language. Ertel is shown here with many of the food items. Femme Fatale (Warner Bros.) Rated R (Restricted) by the MPAA. †

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charter and the norms.” NORMS Concerning the introduction of lan- Revisions strengthen policy on continued from page 1 guage about the use of Church tribunals to try priests and deacons who have sexually commission of four U.S. bishops and four abused minors, he said, “The tribunals do abuse of children and young people top Vatican officials who met in Rome on not replace the [diocesan] review boards. Oct. 29-30 to work out revisions of the The tribunals are concerned with levying I am pleased to see that the Mixed recognitio from the Holy See, they norms in time for the bishops to review canonical penalties.” Commission on Sexual Abuse of should strengthen our efforts to ensure and vote on the revisions during their Bishop Doran said that in Church Children and the protection of children. In fact, con- Nov. 11-15 meeting. teaching, sexual abuse of a child “is Young People trary to numerous media reports, the In presenting the revised text to the always a serious sin,” but over and above worked so effi- Holy See did not “reject” the norms bishops, he advised them that “the norms that in Church law, “when it is done by a ciently and in passed by the bishops in Dallas. are not a conference document” anymore, priest or deacon, it is a crime.” such a relatively Our primary concerns in the but a proposed “particular law” worked He reminded reporters of the Gospel short time to Archdiocese of Indianapolis will con- out with the Holy See. passage in which Jesus warned that if any- come up with tinue to be the care and protection of “If we pass this,” he said, “the Holy one scandalizes a child, “it would be bet- essential norms children and minors, pastoral and com- See has said, ‘What you have in front of ter for him to have a great millstone hung that reinforce the passionate outreach to victim-survivors, you is acceptable,’ ” and it will receive around his neck and to be drowned in the strong policy the exercise of practical stewardship to Vatican approval. depths of the sea.” enacted by the our Catholic community, due process for The bishops were advised that green “That’s about as strong as you can get U.S. bishops in the accused, and care for priests who are sheets made available to them for obser- from the head of the organization,” he Dallas and that more precisely define found to be innocent of allegations. vations on the revised norms were not commented. certain areas to conform with the univer- amendment forms, but only forms for Bishops Doran and Lori agreed that sal Church law. making observations or seeking clarifica- where the norms say a bishop “shall” If the norms receive approval from the tion. apply to Rome for a waiver of the statute U.S. Catholic bishops at our meeting in Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. The bishops were scheduled to take a of limitations if it has run out in a case Washington, D.C. on Nov. 11-14 and Archbishop of Indianapolis final vote on the revised norms on that should be brought to trial, the mean- Nov. 13. ing of “shall” is “must.” Two other U.S. members of the mixed The revised norms replaced language our commitment,” he said. said the committee has recommended pro- commission—Bishop William E. Lori of requiring a diocese or eparchy—an In an afternoon report to the bishops by visions for helping victims to heal. Bridgeport, Conn., and Bishop Thomas G. Eastern-rite diocese—to report any case of the chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee on The ad hoc committee will have a rep- Doran of Rockford, Ill.—answered media alleged abuse to public authorities if the Sexual Abuse, Archbishop Harry J. Flynn resentative at meetings of the National questions about the revised norms in a victim is still a minor, substituting lan- of St. Paul-Minneapolis explained that Review Board, he said. 45-minute press briefing before the bish- guage that says the diocese will comply later in the week they would be asked to At a press conference following the ops’ afternoon business session began. with applicable civil law on reporting. amend the “Charter for the Protection of afternoon session, Archbishop Flynn “We have not backed off in any way” More than half the states make religious Children and Young People” to reflect the responded to questions about how bishops from what the bishops decided in Dallas, authorities mandatory reporters of abuse revisions in the “Essential Norms.” would be held accountable for enacting Bishop Lori said. “Anyone who abuses a of minors, but many do not. No other changes to the charter except provisions of the charter and the norms. minor will be removed permanently from Bishop Lori referred reporters to the those necessary to accommodate the revi- “I would not want to be the bishop to ministry. ... A priest or deacon, for the proposed revisions of the charter, however. sions would be considered, he said. ignore the advice of a local review board,” single act of sexual abuse, will be As revised, the charter still retained the The ad hoc committee also has sug- he said. removed permanently.” statement, “Dioceses/eparchies will report gested the bishops adopt a policy of delet- Bishop Lori said because the norms are Bishop Lori, a native of New Albany, an allegation of sexual abuse of a person ing from the Official Catholic Directory the on the verge of becoming Church law, Ind., who gave an introductory overview who is a minor to the public authorities.” names of priests who have been removed “it’s not a matter of discretion” for a of the changes, said the revisions “make “The norms represent the minimum. from their posts because of sexual abuse bishop to follow or ignore the advice of a explicit what was implicit in the Dallas The charter represents the full expanse of charges, Archbishop Flynn said. He also review board. † Bishop Gregory says disunity caused by abuse scandal must be over come

WASHINGTON (CNS)—As the U.S. The sex abuse scandals have con- Bishop Wilton D. bishops opened their fall general meeting, tributed to a climate of “fear and uncer- Gregory, president of the president of the bishops’ conference tainty,” said Bishop Gregory. the U.S. Conference of said disunity in the Church caused by the “We have had to face the criminal and Catholic Bishops, gives the opening speech at clergy sex abuse scandal needs to be over- sinful sexual abuse of children and the CNS photo by Nancy Wiechec come. mismanagement of those violations by the USCCB general Bishop Wilton D. Gregory, president of some Church leaders,” he said. meeting in Washington the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, “We have witnessed greater fracture and on Nov. 11. Bishop criticized “some Church leaders” for mis- discord than unity,” he said. Gregory, of Belleville, managing the scandal but said the resulting “We have experienced serious fractures Ill., spoke in part on the discord should not destroy the Church’s between bishops and the faithful, as well main agenda item of unity in facing the crisis. as between bishops and priests,” he added. the fall meeting—the He also praised the work of the vast “We bishops have not been immune revised sex abuse majority of U.S. priests and said that their from disagreement and discord on this norms put forth in image should not be tarnished by the matter,” the bishop said. October by a joint com- actions of a tiny few. But he said the bishops “must never mission of U.S. bishops Bishop Gregory, head of the Diocese of allow the particular positions that we have and Vatican officials. Belleville, Ill., spoke at the opening ses- taken on such a serious issue or even the sion of the bishops’ Nov. 11-14 meeting in mistakes that we have made in understand- Washington. A main agenda item was dis- ing and addressing it to destroy our com- cussion of revised sex abuse norms drafted munion with one another in the Lord,” he in October by a mixed commission of said. U.S. bishops and Vatican officials. The Bishop Gregory praised the revisions by original norms were approved by the the mixed commission and said “we look U.S. bishops in June. continued on next page AT PERRY’S A-1 Glass Block, Inc. Replacement Basement Windows Installed With Air Vents

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Some groups inside and outside the “Violence against women can never be we call for greater advocacy on their “We will not step back from our com- Church are using the scandals to push their justified,” he said. behalf,” he said. passion for those who have been harmed, own agendas that are at odds with Church Another statement is being drafted in Another document discusses the “scan- or from our determination to put into place teachings and practices, the bishop said. conjunction with the Mexican bishops to dal of poverty” and the need for the Church policies that will protect children,” he said. “One cannot fail to hear in the dis- spotlight immigration problems along the “to bring God’s comfort and relief to the Since the revised norms were made tance—and sometimes very nearby—the border. poor,” he said. † public, several victims’ advocacy groups call of the false prophet,” he said. have criticized them as a step backward Bishop Gregory praised the work of the Bishop Gerald A. from the bishops’ June pledge of zero tol- National Review Board of lay people set Gettelfinger of Evansville, erance. up to monitor diocesan compliance with Ind., joins U.S. bishops in Bishop Gregory emphasized the minis- the bishops’ national policy and encour- prayer at the opening of their fall general meeting terial commitment of the vast majority of aged greater lay participation in the CNS photo by Nancy Wiechec priests, citing those who responded imme- Church’s mission. in Washington on Nov. 11. diately to the terrorist tragedies of Sept. 11, Regarding other topics on the bishops Subjects to be discussed 2001. agenda, Bishop Gregory said consideration included a statement on “Priests today too often are being was to be given to a statement on the poverty, a framework for unfairly judged by the misdeeds of other impact of the Supreme Court decision Roe Hispanic ministry and priests, men often long departed from min- vs. Wade that legalized abortion. He reiter- revised norms for dealing istry or even deceased,” he said. ated the bishops’ call to overturn the ruling. with clergy sex abuse. Top woman at FBI to head bishops’ child protection office WASHINGTON (CNS)—The highest- Review Board who headed the search for ranking woman at the FBI will head the the post, said search committee members U.S. bishops’ new Office for Child and were impressed with McChesney’s experi- Youth Protection. ence in a large organization where part of Kathleen L. McChesney, 51, the FBI’s her responsibility was ensuring compli- Sister executive assistant director for law ance with its rules and regulations. He enforcement services, was introduced on said they also were impressed with how Lynne Matteson Nov. 7 at the she worked with people who were her U.S. Conference superiors at the FBI, with those who were O.S.F. of Catholic her equals and those who worked under Bishops as the her. Cathedral High School new executive “She was the best of the best,” he said. 2002 Teacher of the Year director of the In a statement released by the USCCB, office being Bennett said McChesney created the FBI’s Social Studies Department formed as part Office of Law Enforcement Coordination of the bishops’ to improve the relationship between the efforts to FBI and the nation’s 18,000 police agen- 37-Year Master Instructor address the cies. She also established the National problem of sex- Intel Share project to promote information ual abuse of sharing among law enforcement officers, children and he said. youths by Bennett said McChesney managed the I am honored to write about Cathedral High School and to have been part of this Kathleen L. McChesney Church person- FBI’s international operations in 44 coun- school family for the past twelve years. During thirty-seven years as a teacher and nel. tries and led efforts to open 11 additional counselor in both public and private schools, I have observed many creative approaches The appointment, announced by Msgr. offices. in education. Cathedral High School is unique in her education of young people. William P. Fay, USCCB general secretary, “These abilities bode well for her work This is the result of the commitment to diversity, the superior faculty, and the blend of becomes effective on Dec. 1. with the bishops and the National Review parents, students, and teachers to the educational process. McChesney at a press conference said Board in seeing to it that there is full and she sought the position because she knows meaningful compliance with the ‘Charter Cathedral is committed to diversity within her student body. To make this possible, firsthand what it is like to work in an for the Protection of Children and Young acceptance of students is based upon maintaining a cross-section in social and economic institution where the misdeeds of a few People,’ ” Bennett’s statement said. status, racial background, religion, and elementary schools. Both traditional and people cast a shadow on the good done by McChesney told reporters she feels innovative educational methods are used to provide strong moral and academic the rest of its representatives. She con- privileged to have had the career she has preparation for college-bound youth. Cathedral has been providing a sound Catholic firmed for reporters that she was referring at the FBI and that she loves the work. But education to students for over seventy-five years. to the damage caused to the FBI by spies. also, “I don’t really aspire to the No. 2 or “I believe the Catholic Church has suf- No. 1 position,” she said. Cathedral High School’s strength is her strong faculty. Often, Catholic schools have fered because of the acts of a few,” she She said the FBI is only one part of her limited financial resources which force them to depend largely upon very young and said. “I come from an institution where life, and that the Catholic Church is frequently rotating teachers. Strong financial support from alumni, student participation we suffered because of the acts of a few another important part. in the annual magazine sale, the Shamrauction, donated parental skills, and excellent and I know how important it is to have the “This opportunity came along, and I do planning by those in the financial development office have made greater funds available faith of your ... constituents.” think it was meant to be,” she said. for scholarships and for support of a strong, professional, and experienced faculty. Msgr. Fay said beyond McChesney’s The charter, approved last June, Each year experienced teachers joining the faculty have expressed appreciation for a distinguished resume she brings the included provisions for establishing the climate in which teaching is really possible, discipline does not require a large “impressive and inspiring” quality of feel- office to help individual dioceses to create ing like she had an obligation “to come to “safe environment programs,” to assist the percentage of class time, homework assigned is actually completed by students, parent her Church’s assistance when it needed Church’s provinces and regions in finding involvement is positive and supportive rather than confrontational, and frequent parental the kind of help that she—and we—know ways to monitor how well the policies are contact by teachers is the rule rather than the exception. Cathedral works because she can provide.” followed, and to produce an annual report parents, teachers, and students work as a team to provide a safe learning environment He said McChesney was unanimously on progress made in implementing the for the leaders of tomorrow. recommended by the search committee. charter. “I have no doubt that she will be The USCCB proposed budget for 2003 Cathedral is not just another Catholic high school. Cathedral is a holistic learning extremely effective in helping to assure includes $679,300 for costs associated experience in a supportive, safe, academically-challenging environment. The school that in each and every diocese children are with the national Office for Child and remains a home in which students become aware of their areas of giftedness, develop protected and that the church in our coun- Youth Protection, the National Review strong moral guidelines and a deepening faith. They also master skills for dealing try will be the safest of environments for Board and two studies mandated by the with challenges, gain further appreciation of others, and accomplish all of these tasks them,” he said. charter. Msgr. Fay said the budget is likely in an atmosphere which allows fun and laughter as well as growth. The Cathedral McChesney has been with the FBI to be between $800,000 and $1 million a Experience is classroom learning and retreat sharing, athletic prowess and Advanced since 1978, holding positions including year as the office is developed. Placement Tests, class loyalty and peer and faculty support. Above all, Cathedral special agent in charge of the Chicago and McChesney holds a doctorate in public High School, with her long tradition of excellence, continues to prepare students today Portland, Ore., field offices. She became administration from Golden Gate for tomorrow’s world. assistant director of the bureau’s training University in San Francisco, a master’s division at Quantico, Va., in June 2001 degree in public administration from Jesuit- and was promoted to her current position run Seattle University and a bachelor’s last December. degree in police science/administration HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT TEST DATES The post makes her the No. 3 official at from Washington State University in Saturday, November 16, 2002 (8:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.) the bureau. It involves overseeing the Pullman. She is single and has no children. Saturday, December 7, 2002 (8:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.) work of 4,700 employees and controlling She has received numerous profes- multiple budgets totaling more than $1.1 sional awards including: the Presidential billion. Meritorious Achievement Award in 1997; Prior to joining the FBI, she was a the Lifetime Achievement Award of the For further information, please contact Duane Emery, detective with the King County, Wash., National Center for Women in Policing in Director of Admissions, at (317) 542-1481, ext. 360. police department, where she investigated 2002; the Anti-Defamation League Public sex crimes, robberies, assaults and homi- Service Award in 2001; and the cides. Department of Justice Meritorious CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL Robert S. Bennett, a Washington attor- Achievement Award in 1998, 1999, 2000 ney and the member of the National and 2001. † www.cathedral-irish.org Page 10 The Criterion Friday, November 15, 2002 Fatima Retreat House has new outdoor labyrinth

By Mary Ann Wyand out in about 20 minutes,” he said, “and they might want to spend more time in A new outdoor prayer labyrinth at the center. If all of us would take 20 min- Fatima Retreat House in Indianapolis is utes for prayer each day, it would make a truly amazing, according to people who great impact on our lives.” Ann Wyand Photos by Mary have already prayed along its circular Father James Farrell, pastor of pathway. St. Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis, The colored and textured concrete presided at the dedication ceremony and labyrinth built in the landscaped wild- said the labyrinth “offers yet a new flower garden beside the chapel is expression of God’s presence and a new intended to provide unique prayer experi- opportunity to meet God, to experience ences for retreatants and visitors, said the power of the Holy Spirit and the gift Kevin DePrey, director of the archdioce- of God’s Word” at Fatima Retreat House. san retreat center. As he blessed the labyrinth, Father “It really is a special place of prayer,” Farrell asked God to “listen to the praise DePrey said after the Nov. 10 dedication and petitions of all who come here to ceremony. “Children love walking on the pray” and to “send the spirit of Jesus to labyrinth. Everyone seems to take to it, guide them in his way.” and it doesn’t need instructions. There’s Prayer labyrinths date back to the one way in and one way out. Middle Ages, when the practice of mak- “I tell people they can make it in and ing a pilgrimage on foot to Jerusalem became impossible for many Christians. Labyrinths were created in Marian cathe- Father James Farrell, pastor of St. Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis, blesses the new prayer labyrinth drals in Europe so Christians could make at Fatima Retreat House in Indianapolis on Nov. 10 with help from Kevin DePrey, director of the arch- a symbolic journey to the Holy Land, diocesan retreat center. Father Farrell presented a retreat titled “From the Silence of the Heart” on uniting walkers in spirit with the Nov. 8-10 at Fatima, which concluded with the dedication of the outdoor labyrinth. Crusaders. Fatima’s labyrinth is a replica of the the path to the center, to the love, has wanted to provide a pathway of prayer at one at Chartres Cathedral in France. The always been there. All we did was draw the retreat center as a spiritual tool to pathway has 11 circuits and is 861 feet the lines.” help lead people closer to God. long, or about one-third of a mile, to the Decorative rocks around the perimeter Praying on a labyrinth “enables people center and back out again. of the labyrinth include stones from to enter more deeply in intimacy with John Ridder of Indianapolis, a Jerusalem, Medjugorje, Spain and Ireland God,” Father Farrell said, “and allows designer for Paxworks: Works of Peace, that were donated by retreatants. them to see more clearly what God is drew the path based on the one at “Fatima is a place where people come asking of them and to let loose of bur- Chartres. apart from their lives in order to recog- dens, crosses and questions they have “As labyrinth designs go, and I’ve nize the God who is already present, to been carrying with them.” studied many, this one is the perfect one, see the Jesus who is already in their life, The location of the prayer labyrinth much as the love of Christ is the perfect and to recognize the power of the Holy next to Fatima’s chapel “is a reminder love,” Ridder said. “Most of the time, Spirit released in various moments of that the spiritual path is not only about St. Louis School first-grader Andrew Hussey of when I am in the center of the labyrinth, I their lives,” Father Farrell said. “This celebrating our faith around the eucharis- Batesville prepares to place rocks around the am speechless, and I think many of you labyrinth adds to that mystery. In the tic table and listening to the Word of perimeter of the new prayer labyrinth at Fatima will be as well. As you walk in the light heart of the labyrinth, we can open our- God,” Father Farrell said. “It’s also about Retreat House during the Nov. 10 dedication of this design, there’s one last thought I selves to the power of the holy. As we that inner journey of going deep within ceremony. want to leave with you, and that is that make the walk out of the labyrinth, we our silent space in order to listen in the are illuminated by the power of God’s stillness and experience the presence of love and by the light of Christ so that the God in a completely different way than Spirit in whom we believe can truly we experience it at Eucharist.” Roncalli Salutes guide our path.” An Indianapolis woman who donated (To schedule an appointment to pray on funds to construct the prayer labyrinth the outdoor labyrinth, call Fatima National Champion asked to remain anonymous, but said she Retreat House at 317-545-7681.) † Architect Make a difference today

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By Elaine Lopes either assist the chaplains or take on lead- ership roles in facilities where there is no

Last year, I accepted a position as the full-time Catholic presence. Catholic Courier first full-time director of detention min- Volunteers are a vital part of detention istry for the Diocese of Fresno, Calif. ministry and are a blessing. They receive I quickly learned that the task ahead was no monetary or other compensation, giv- much more than I had imagined. ing selflessly by sharing their God-given I was raised Catholic, but during my talents as messengers of the Gospel’s Andrea Dixon, CNS photo by college years I left the Church, and after love, forgiveness and compassion. My many years only recently returned when I own faith is continuing to grow by witnessed the work being done by the observing and learning from these won- Church for the poor and marginalized derful people. through Catholic Charities agencies. How is one called to be a detention I later was hired by Catholic Charities ministry volunteer? in Fresno as the AmeriCorps-VISTA The sound of the call varies. Some Program manager under a two-year grant come by way of a personal experience of to bring volunteers to the agency to seeing a child or friend incarcerated. address issues that would move people Often, this is their first exposure to the out of poverty. criminal-justice system. They may see the I saw our faith in action, and it taught harshness and sometimes injustice of a me a lot about the conditions of the poor system that is retributive instead of and how I, as a Catholic, could contribute restorative in nature. Their presence pro- to ending the suffering many oppressed vides hope in a place where one finds people face on a daily basis. much despair. The experience and knowledge I Others hear the call through a friend’s gained at Catholic Charities is what led example. Ultimately, volunteers say they me to detention ministry, a place I never are called by God to minister to others by imagined I would find myself. sharing their talents and time proclaiming Volunteers commit to being a consistent presence, spending one or two hours on each visit to a The Diocese of Fresno is home to the Gospel through their presence. The facility. They may meet one-on-one with an inmate, lead a Bible study class, assist in the chapel with more than 50 prisons, jails and juvenile volunteers realize there are many Mass or a Communion service as eucharistic ministers, or share talents like playing the piano dur- detention facilities within a 26,000- wounded men, women and children who ing services. square-mile area. Of the 33 state prisons just need someone to listen to them, often in California, nine are located in this dio- for the first time. ated young adults, who shared their expe- inviting priests, religious and laity to serve cese. The need for a Catholic presence in The diocese requires new volunteers to riences and appreciation for the Catholic Christ in the imprisoned. He asked people these facilities is overwhelming. attend a one-day training class. One volunteers who ministered to them. to reflect on the possibility that God may Currently, we have 11 chaplains serv- recent weekend, 22 people gave up a This class included a retired correc- be calling them to volunteer their time to ing in only 10 facilities—mostly state and Saturday to listen to speakers talk about tional officer, a husband-and-wife team visit prisons near their parishes. federal prisons. We are, however, working the spirituality of detention ministry, how who are active in their parish, two dia- “We live in a society where people are to achieve a pastoral presence in more to be a healing presence, and a detention conate candidates, people involved in the simply thrown into prison and forgotten,” facilities through the dedication of a small facility’s culture and environment. They criminal-justice system, as well as others Bishop Steinbock explained in the pas- group of volunteers. These volunteers also heard from several formerly incarcer- who want to minister to some of the most toral letter. “They need to be treated with forgotten people in our society—the respect, as human beings, and to know incarcerated. that God loves them.” Parolees also need support Volunteers commit to being a consis- The future of this ministry is not only to tent presence, spending one or two hours provide direct service to inmate popula- By David Gibson and support for offenders’ families, “who on each visit to a facility. Some volun- tions as we currently are doing, but also to so often are also victims, especially when teers contribute many more hours. On reach out to their families and the victims The inmates of detention facilities are children are involved.” their visits, they may meet one-on-one of crime, who also are wounded and in “hidden in our midst,” Bishop John The imprisoned include men, women with an inmate, lead a Bible study class, need of spiritual and emotional healing. Steinbock of Fresno, Calif., said in a and teen-agers, Bishop Steinbock said, assist in the chapel with Mass or during a I’m sure these goals will be achieved Jan. 25, 2001, pastoral letter. “who need our support and prayers.” Communion service as eucharistic minis- because there are many people of faith in He asked people to “avoid stereotyping An effort also is needed “on the ters, or share other talents like playing the our parishes who already have responded and condemning” the imprisoned because parish level to support prisoners when piano or organ during services. to the call to minister to their brothers and “the vast majority are not in prison they are released,” he said. “We all know With the number of prisons, jails and sisters in prison. because of violent crimes.” how difficult it is to re-enter society. The juvenile facilities in the Fresno Diocese, Encouraging people of the Fresno parish family must be ready to receive at first it seemed like an impossible task (Elaine Lopes, who formerly worked in Diocese to participate in ministry to the them and help them during this time of to find enough volunteers to fill the need. California’s Department of Corrections imprisoned, he also spelled out other transition.” However, people have responded. for more than eight years, is director of dimensions of detention ministry—sup- Bishop John T. Steinbock of Fresno detention ministry for the Diocese of port for crime victims and their families, (David Gibson edits Faith Alive!) † wrote a pastoral letter in January 2001 Fresno, Calif.) † Discussion Point Parishes need to help prisoners This Week’s Question only one person scheduled for Death Row, who leads a Communion service for these men on Tuesdays. Tell how a ministry to the imprisoned in your diocese Visitation or services of any kind can be canceled by or parish works. the bishop, the parish priest or the prison authorities if “Here at Hope House in the Diocese of Buffalo, N.Y., the security of the ministers is questionable.” (Peg we house recently released prisoners. This is a faith- McKnight, Ely, Nev.) sharing community, and we are open to all. Students “Volunteer parishioners here [St. John the Baptist preparing for confirmation come here to interact with Parish] go to a local women’s correctional facility the residents and share stories, and elementary-school weekly and minister to the inmates.” (Ron Gaudinez, students put together Christmas packages for inmates Milpitas, Calif.) at a local prison.” (Sister Karen Klimczek, S.S.J., Buffalo, N.Y.) Lend Us Your Voice

“At the current time, there is no Catholic chaplain An upcoming edition asks: What does “wisdom” mean Catholic Post assigned to the Ely State Prison [maximum security] when it comes to handling a situation that you truly here in Ely, Nev. So in order to provide for the needs don’t welcome? of the Catholic prisoners, we [Sacred Heart Parish] To respond for possible publication, write to Faith have extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist sched- Alive! at 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. uled on Sunday for a Communion service. We have 20017-1100. † Dermody, Tom CNS photo by Page 12 The Criterion Friday, November 15, 2002 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Spirituality for Today/Fr. John Catoir Important events: Martyrdom of Polycarp Why St. Francis

Fifth in a series He was bishop of Smyrna (in modern didn’t adore the Roman gods.) Polycarp is so admired Turkey) when St. Ignatius met with him waved toward the pagan crowd and said, The fifth of my 50 most important while Ignatius was being taken to Rome “Away with the atheists!” The reason St. Francis of Assisi is events in the history of the Catholic in chains. Later, Ignatius wrote one of his He was then told to revile Christ. respected and admired so universally is Church is the martyr- seven letters to him, entrusting to his care Polycarp replied, “Eighty-six years have I because he had a deep dom of St. Polycarp in Ignatius’s distant Church of Antioch. served him and he never did me any personal relationship 155. Polycarp was a defender of Christian injury. How then can I blaspheme my with Jesus Christ. He This was a signifi- orthodoxy, opposing heretical groups. He King and my Savior?” The consul then fashioned his life and cant event both also wrote a letter to the Philippians, called to the crowd, “Polycarp has con- spirituality on the because of who which is still extant. It is important fessed himself a Christian.” teachings of his master. Polycarp was and because it verifies the existence of New He was condemned to be burned. As Because of that, we because an account of Testament texts. Polycarp quoted Matthew the flames rose, the account says, “the have come to appreci- his death, circulated and Luke, the Acts of the Apostles, and fire, shaping itself into the form of an ate his purity of spirit throughout the first letters of Peter and John. arch, like the sail of a ship when filled and admire his clarity Christendom, encour- When Polycarp was 80, he traveled to with wind, encircled the body of the mar- of mind. aged persecuted Christians for centuries. Rome to meet with Pope Anicetus to try tyr. And he appeared within not like flesh Recently I was asked, “What is the Known as the Martyrium Policarpi, it sur- to resolve the dispute over when Easter that is burned, but as bread that is baked, most important spiritual advice you can vives today as the oldest reliable account should be celebrated. They agreed to dis- or as gold and silver glowing in a furnace. offer to someone who is trying to be of a martyrdom. Part of the account is agree, and the Eastern Church still cele- Moreover, we smelled a sweet odor, as if holy?” “Try to develop a personal relation- included in the Office of Readings for brates Easter at a different date than the frankincense or some other precious ship with Jesus like the one St. Francis of Feb. 23, St. Polycarp’s feast day. Western Church. spices had been smoking there.” Assisi had,” I said without hesitation. Polycarp was a disciple of St. John the He was arrested at age 86, by a man When the fire did not consume him, Do not presume that you already have Evangelist, a colleague of St. Ignatius of named Herod, when the persecution by the executioner pierced him through with one, just because you are a Catholic. I was Antioch and the teacher of St. Irenaeus. Emperor Marcus Aurelius was beginning. a dagger. Then, the account says, “there a priest for more than 25 years when a He was greatly venerated as the most He was taken to the proconsul, who urged came forth a dove, and a great quantity retreat master asked me if I had a personal important of the Apostolic Fathers, the him to praise Caesar and to say, “Away of blood, so that the fire was extin- relationship with Jesus. I felt slightly men who received instruction directly with the atheists!” (The Romans consid- guished.” His dead body was then insulted. I was a priest and baptized from the Apostles. ered Christians to be atheists since they burned to ashes. † Christian from birth. Why would he ask such a question? Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes He obviously had something more in mind than belief. He was asking if I had a love relationship with Jesus. It started me Speed is the name of our game these days thinking in a new way and forced me to go deeper. I turned to St. Francis for answers. I We sure are in a hurry these days. Life items are not the majority of items offered to disguise, uplift or gather in. Related knew that his love of Jesus was legendary. rockets along at such a pace that the kids in the Sunday coupons. No, now we have items included various types of large- St. Francis understood the importance of are grown before we medicines, vitamins and, irony of ironies, sized, shapeless clothing meant for the focusing on Jesus in times of difficulty. We blink, and we find diet drinks, pills and supplements same purpose, and ugly shoes to complete can so easily get caught up in ourselves at ourselves making pre- designed to pare off the fat we’ve accu- the ghastly effect. times. Even though we know that the Lord need funeral arrange- mulated through the unwise consumption Educational programs for kids are quite is always with us, ready to draw us higher, ments—for ourselves! of unnatural foods. Go figure. popular in the coupon pages. The idea is we sometimes try to do too much on our Those dedicated Many of the “health” items are classi- to speed along a child’s reading and other own. (some say crazed) fied as “women’s nutrition.” This mysteri- learning skills without the trial of actual Here is a little story that may help make people who cut out ous reference makes me wonder if ladies study or actual time spent with an adult this clearer. St. Francis had a friend named coupons from the need some kind of nutritional boost which caregiver during tothood. Brother Leo. One day, Leo was feeling Sunday papers cer- men find unnecessary. Of course, the diet Books are often condensed, and color- down because he saw himself as weak, tainly notice this. In of some men may already be supple- ful video or computer programs feature inadequate and miserable. addition to being outed as Depression-era mented by weekend TV-viewing con- beloved cartoon characters. All materials St. Francis said to Brother Leo, “The kids when they mention their coupon clip- sumption of beer, pretzels and snacks. are edited for speedy consumption and sadness of not being perfect is a feeling ping, such folks realize that speed is now Besides all that, we’re urged by the accompanied by jittery music. The that is much too human, it can even border the name of the money-off game. coupons to consider buying commemora- coupons’ contribution to a child’s play on idolatry. Focus your vision outside of Most of these coupons used to be for tive plates, knickknacks, “collectables,” may be video games or collectible Bart yourself, on the beauty, graciousness and food items, things we used for actual leather-bound literary classics and nostal- Simpsons, or maybe interactive toys that compassion of Jesus Christ. The pure of cooking. Things like flour, sugar, shorten- gia items we hadn’t even missed yet. In make sassy remarks when the child heart praise him from sunrise to sundown. ing. Now, even the chocolate chips come the end, how many tacky manifestations speaks into the battery-operated micro- Even when they feel broken, feeble, dis- in already-prepared, sliced and ready-to- of “raising the flag on Iwo Jima” can one phone. tracted, insecure and uncertain, they are bake-in-the-microwave cookies. home hold? Yes indeed, the Sunday coupons are able to abide in his peace.” There’s no need to buy fresh meat, My favorite coupon offer was a signs of our times. They reflect our per- I found it interesting that the saint refers vegetables or any other original ingredient ceramic model of the Notre Dame cam- ceived need not only to save a bit of to self-absorption as a kind of idolatry. for cooking and baking because the popu- pus. It was lit from within and played the money, but also to speed life along. You Even when it is humble to stress your lar trend is now readymade stews, packets Irish fight song when you plugged it in. I do have to wonder, though, why are we in unworthiness, it is still a way of focusing of sliced pot roast with or without gravy, considered sending one to my Notre such a hurry? on self. Holy people are not self-absorbed. and even intricate ethnic Asian, Italian or Dame alumnus brother-in-law, but decided Besides, who among us is truly worthy? Cajun dishes ready for shaking from their I value his friendship too much to risk it. (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul the The pure of heart cancel such thoughts. airtight pouches. The coupons tell us so. Then we have underwear, mostly Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a regular They know that their holiness comes from However, even these so-called food ladies’ industrial strength articles designed columnist for The Criterion.) † the Lord alone, and they praise him from Faithful Lines/Shirley Vogler Meister ‘We can so easily get caught up in ourselves at times. Even though we know that the Lord is always Life is a ‘puzzlement’ and a mystery with us, ready to draw us higher, As a child, I prefaced many of my Perhaps you will then gradually, without everything will fall into place. we sometimes try to do too much observations with “I wonder why … ?” noticing it, live along some distant day Just as we’re in the moment when on our own.’ I still do. However, into the answer.” doing a puzzle or any of our daily tasks, since seeing the first Someone then asked what it means we go with the flow of life the best we sunrise to sundown. Since you are a mem- film version of the when Rilke says “live the questions can as Christians. ber of the mystical body of Christ by bap- Rodgers and now.” Additional dialogue added that it Savor all moments, despite the ques- tism, you should realize that you always Hammerstein musical means being satisfied without answers tions, remembering that poet Rilke also are united to Jesus as he prays to the The King and I, one and giving up control to God. I added wrote in Letters to a Young Poet: “The Father. At every Mass, we all pray “in him, of the King of Siam’s how we ourselves are questions, much future enters into us in order to trans- with him and through him.” remarks also wended like unfinished puzzles, being trans- form itself in us long before it happens.” The joy of loving Jesus is a sure sign of its way into my formed on a daily basis. That’s what God does. the presence of the Holy Spirit. Joy and vocabulary: “ ‘Tis a I enjoy putting together puzzles, start- An earlier “Faithful Lines” column- Jesus go hand in hand. puzzlement!” ing with a jumble of pieces, then slowly mentioned a video, Diary of a City St. Francis once posed this question: Not long ago, someone shared the fol- understanding each piece’s role in the Priest. In it, various saints “appear” to “Do you want to know one of the best lowing quotation by Rainer Maria Rilke, finished image. So, we could compare Father McNamee. What St. Thérèsa of ways to win people over and lead them to an Austrian lyric poet born in Prague, ourselves to those images. the Child Jesus says is appropriate here: the Lord? It consists in giving them joy with a group of Catholic freelance writers: The difference is we’re created in the “The task is to live the mystery.” and making them happy.” “I beg you: Be patient towards all that image of God, but most of our “pieces” Later, the inner-city priest ponders, Everything falls into place when you is unresolved in your heart and try to (good or bad) are results of free will. “I’ll never figure this out. I guess I just have a love relationship with Jesus Christ. love the questions themselves like Despite puzzles and questions and need to let it all be.” P.S. If you are a teacher, please bring locked rooms and like books that are enigmas—even the questions about ques- Still, isn’t it a pleasure and privilege this article to the classroom for a discus- written in a very foreign tongue. Do not tions—perhaps we’re simply meant to go to be able to ponder? sion. A child’s happiness may depend on it. now seek the answers, which cannot be on doing what we need to do each day, Become a messenger of joy. given you, because you would not be with Christ as our beacon, the Holy (Shirley Vogler Meister, a member of able to live them. And the point is to live Spirit as our encourager and God the Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis, is (Father John Catoir is a columnist for everything. Live the questions now. Father’s love central to all. Trust that a regular columnist for The Criterion.) † Catholic News Service.) † The Criterion Friday, November 15, 2002 Page 13

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Monday, Nov. 18 Psalm 149:1-6, 9 Sunday, Nov. 17, 2002 The Dedication of the Basilicas Luke 19:41-44 of the Apostles Peter and • Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 St. Matthew’s Gospel. Paul in Rome Friday, Nov. 22 It is a parable, conveying to us the mes- • Thessalonians 5:1-6 Rose Philippine Duchesne, Cecilia, virgin and martyr • Matthew 25:14-30 sage of the Lord in this particular literary technique so familiar to Jesus. Incidentally, virgin Revelation 10:8-11 this parable illustrates the similarity among, Revelation 1:1-4; 2:1-5a Psalm 119:14, 24, 72, 103, The Book of Proverbs is the source of as well as the differences among, the Psalm 1:1-4, 6 111, 131 the first reading for this weekend. As its Synoptic Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke 18:35-43 Luke 19:45-48 name implies, this Luke. Mark 4:25 presents the kernel of this book is a virtual collec- parable. Matthew treats it in a specific way. tion of wise and pious Luke 19:12-27 uses it according to a some- Tuesday, Nov. 19 Saturday, Nov. 23 statements, admoni- what different insight. Revelation 3:1-6, 14-22 Clement I, pope and martyr tions and warnings Obviously, the “Master” is the Son of Psalm 15:2-5 Columban, abbot concerning a range of Man, the Savior, Jesus, the representative Luke 19:1-10 Blessed Miquel Agustín Pro, human situations and of God. The parable summons believers to priest and martyr needs. a genuine, tangible and active religion. Constant, however, Faith in God is more than lip service. It Wednesday, Nov. 20 Revelation 11:4-12 is the theme of faithful- also is God’s great gift to us. No human, of Revelation 4:1-11 Psalm 144:1-2, 9-10 ness to God. Long ago, himself or herself exclusively, possesses Psalm 150:1-6 Luke 20:27-40 pious Jews searched for ways to express the knowledge of God nor the strength and Luke 19:11-28 their belief in the one God of Israel, the wisdom to act and live in holiness. Sunday, Nov. 24 almighty and perfect Father, in terms of Disciples can squander this gift, allow it human wisdom. Proverbs, among other to languish in inactivity, or use it to pro- Thursday, Nov. 21 Christ the King books of the Old Testament, was an effort claim through their good deeds the love The Presentation of the Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17 to accomplish this fact. In all likelihood, and greatness of God. Blessed Virgin Mary Psalm 23:1-3, 5-6 the book, an accumulation of so many The Gospel’s reference to the poor and Revelation 5:1-10 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28 statements that usually can stand individu- needy is direct and unambiguous. This ref- Matthew 25:31-46 ally, was collected and edited over a long erence echoes the determination with period of time. The book itself carries no which the early Church, as evidenced in the date as to its composition. Acts of the Apostles, cared for those in So, biblical scholars must search for dat- need as an essential Christian duty. Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen ing in its literary style and secondary refer- ences. Scholars believe it was presented for Reflection the first time around the fifth century B.C. The Church this weekend approaches Scriptures give us clues This weekend’s reading extols the “wor- the end of its liturgical year of 2002. Next thy wife.” Modern advocates of women’s weekend, it will joyfully and excitedly call rights criticize this text as a hand-me-down us to celebrate the glory of Jesus, the king about the kingdom of God from a culture in which women, in effect, over all creation. He is Lord! He is the were oppressed. Their roles were so cause of our hope and of our eternal life! Our study group is confused about the active in the world. severely limited to housekeeping and child- So, this weekend’s Scripture readings Q“kingdom of God.” Matthew tells us As the preface of the feast of the bearing that nothing else was discussed as are the Church’s last words to us in this it is like a mustard Kingship of Christ puts it, the kingdom possible for females. year. The Church has carefully chosen seed or a treasure in a he proclaims is one of justice, love and To the contrary, this text proclaims the these words, selecting for us the most prac- field. Luke says peo- peace. These are ongoing realities that, at dignity of women as fully human. Impor- tical and reliable words of advice. ple will come from the least in this life, are never perfect, always tant is the use of the singular term, “wife,” St. Matthew’s Gospel forcefully brings north and south to sit moving toward fuller realization. and not the plural form, “wives.” By this us a vitally important element of Christian in the kingdom, but It is important to note that the New time, monogamy was an accepted practice. belief and piety. God has touched us. God none will enter unless Testament often declares that this reign- Each wife, married to one husband, and touched us in Jesus. It was a touch that they become like a lit- ing presence of God is not something we herself her husband’s only wife, was a full healed and strengthened us. It is the gift of tle child. John says no merit or “build.” It is his work, a pure gift partner in the life of the family, that most faith. With faith, we can see what we never one can see the king- to his people, when they try to live as a excellent of social units in the Jewish mind. saw before. With faith, we can do what we dom unless he is born community of charity and fidelity. Furthermore, she brought essential and pro- never did before. again. When we look at it this way, as part of foundly noble gifts and instincts both to the Primary among our works of Christian Can you explain where and what this the mystery of God’s creating love, per- marriage relationship and to the life of the piety are works of charity and mercy. We kingdom is? Who can enter this kingdom, haps we can understand some of the family. can never absent such works from and when? (Illinois) obscurity in a divine activity that will St. Paul’s First Epistle to the Thessa- Christian faithfulness. always be here and always yet to come, lonians is frank and clear in its message. Along with the story of the talents in It helps our frustration, I believe, to as long as the Creator continues his work. Human life is impermanent in every Matthew, this weekend’s liturgy gives us Aacknowledge from the start that we’re The kingdom is not ours to sweat over, sense. In the most dramatic sense, it can the words of Proverbs. We all possess tal- dealing with a mystery founded in the just an incentive to continue responding radically change, or end in the earthly ents and opportunities. Our call is not only providence of God, and it is therefore faithfully to the immense Goodness sense, in the wink of an eye. The Christian to serve those far from us, but those near to impossible to nail down perfectly the which surrounds us and remain confident must be truly devoted to the Lord, unwa- us. Parents have a special commission. questions you ask. that, in St. Paul’s words, nothing can sep- vering in this devotion. No one knows We can never relax our good intentions. One difficulty is that the kingdom of arate us from the love of God that is what the next minute may bring. As Paul tells us, we can never predict the God, or kingdom of heaven, is a disap- shown to us in Christ Jesus (Rom 8:39). For its last reading, the Liturgy of the future. We can relent and be assured that pointingly fluid term in the Gospels. Word this weekend gives us a passage from for us another day will come. † Jesus never actually defines it. He alludes I would like your opinion on whether to it with a variety of images and stories Qour son may receive Holy Commun- that give us something of a multicolored ion. He and his wife were divorced, at her My Journey to God description of what he means. insistence, several months ago. He goes The kingdom is not a place. Nor is it a to church regularly, dates occasionally static condition, something finally fin- and has begun a process for annulment of ished here on earth or even in the future. their marriage. My Search God’s reign, his loving rule over all A priest apparently told him that he things, is dynamic, an ongoing reality cannot receive Communion now. This is Today I pause in my journey to you, God. operative in everything he is creating. certainly not what I was taught, and is I am feeling at peace now. Nor is it something new. God always contrary to what I read in your column. But I dare not rest too long in this has been Lord of the universe and of the Isn’t it possible for him to receive the restful valley. human family. From the beginning of his sacraments unless he marries? (Illinois) public life, Jesus declares that the reign of I must climb ever upward. God is among us; it continues now. We I suspect either your son or the priest I have to travel the bends and turns are to reform our lives to recognize God’s Amisunderstood the situation. Accord- along the way, presence and to re-establish the harmony ing to the information given in your letter, If I am to reach the summit. of creation destroyed by sin. there is nothing in your son’s present life In fact, the very core of the “Good situation that would prevent his receiving I cannot linger too long, even though News” proclaimed by Jesus is that this the sacraments as a Catholic in perfectly the beauty of today holds me. God whose reign we honor is a gracious, good standing. My search for tomorrow’s beauty is merciful and joyful Father who is waiting for me. revealed in the life and words of his Son. (A free brochure describing basic Oh God, be with me to the end of my Ultimately, the answers to your ques- Catholic prayers, beliefs and moral pre- journey. tions lie underneath this conviction about cepts is available by sending a stamped, God’s reign, that the infinite mystery sur- self-addressed envelope to Father John

By June Hill Asher CNS photo by Joanne rounding us is a benevolent one that Dietzen, Box 325, Peoria, IL 61651. allows Jesus to urge us to trust, not to be Questions may be sent to Father Dietzen (June Hill is a member of St. Bartholomew Parish in Columbus.) afraid. Whatever happens, we are confi- at the same address or by e-mail in care dent of the Father’s presence and power of [email protected].) † Page 14 The Criterion Friday, November 15, 2002

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Information: 317-888- [email protected] (e-mail). Indianapolis. St. Thomas 0873. Aquinas Parish Auction, November 15 November 17 “Casting Our Nets,” 5:30 p.m., December 5-7 SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Mary’s King’s Village Schoen- $50 per person. Information: Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Blessed Sacrament Chapel, 1347 statt, Rexville (located on 925 317-253-1461. O’Shaughnessy Dining Hall, N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. South, .8 mile east of 421 South, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Civitas Dei, Mass, 6:30 a.m.; 12 miles south of Versailles. St. Michael Parish, 11400 “Christmas at The Woods, dinner breakfast, Indianapolis Athletic “Schoenstatt Spirituality,” Farmers Lane, N.E., Bradford. theatre, 7:30 p.m. Information: Club, 350 N. Meridian St., $20, 2:30 p.m., Mass 3:30 p.m. with Annual spaghetti supper and 812-535-4531. Christmas craft bazaar, hand- first-time guest $10. Information: Father Elmer Burwinkel. Infor- December 6-8 317-767-2775 or inquire by mation: 812-689-3551 or e-mail crafted items, dinners, adults, $6, Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. e-mail in care of civitasdei_ [email protected] or log on children $3, 4-8 p.m. Informa- “I am doing something constructive. I’m 56th St., Indianapolis. Charis- [email protected] to Schoenstatt Web site at tion: 812-364-6646. testing Newton’s law of gravity.” www.seidata.com/~eburwink matic retreat, “Compassion: The November 24 Essential Gift,” Benedictine © 2002 CNS Graphics Our Lady of Perpetual Help Father Noël Mueller, presenter, School, 1752 Scheller Lane, St. Nicholas Parish, Parish Hall, Holy Name Parish, 89 N. 17th $135 per person/$255 couple. New Albany. Turkey Trot 2002, 6461 E. St. Nicholas Dr., Sun- Ave., Beech Grove. Altar Our Lady of the Greenwood 4478. Society, annual Christmas bazaar Information: 317-545-7681 or “The Generation Walk,” 9 a.m., man. Whole hog sausage and Parish, Chapel, 335 S. 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Blessed Sacrament Chapel, 1347 p.m., Benediction and talk; Sat., 7-8:30 p.m. Information: 317- wood Ave., Indianapolis. The Marian Center, 3356 W. 30th St., N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. 9 a.m., Latin Mass, 10- 927-6900. Health Ministry, relaxation train- Indianapolis. Prayer group, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, ing series, fourth session. Pre- Third annual Interfaith 11:30 a.m. talk; Sun., 9:30 a.m. prayers for priests and religious, Chapel, 46th and Illinois streets, November 15-16 registration: 317-787-8246. Thanksgiving Service, 6:30 p.m., Latin Mass. 9 a.m. Information: 317-257- Indianapolis. Prayer service for prelude music, Indianapolis 2569. peace, 6:30-7:15 p.m. St. Augustine Home for the Children’s Choir and Laudis December 7-8 Aged, 2345 W. 86th St., Indian- Terre Haute Deanery Pastoral Center, 2931 Ohio Blvd., Terre Cantores, donations of food and St. Anthony Parish, 379 N. Cordiafonte House of Prayer, Thursdays apolis. Christmas bazaar, baked Warman Ave., Indianapolis. Haute. “Divorce and the money to Julian Center. Informa- 3650 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. St. Lawrence Chapel, 6944 E. goods, ceramics, floral arrange- Christmas boutique, baked Catholic Church,” Father James tion: 317-634-4519. Monday silent prayer group, 46th St., Indianapolis. Adora- ments, toys, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. goods, candles, religious items, Farrell, presenter, 7 p.m. Infor- 7 p.m. Information: 317-543- tion of the Blessed Sacrament, crafts, trash to treasures, break- mation: 812-232-8400. November 28 0154. 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mass. November 15-17 Our Lady of Lourdes School, fast and lunch, Sat., 8:30 a.m.- Mount St. Francis Retreat November 20 cafeteria, 5333 E. Washington 7:30 p.m., Sun., 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Center, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Tuesdays Our Lady of the Greenwood Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara St., Indianapolis. Irvington St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. Joe Chapel, 335 S. Meridian St., Mount St. Francis. Come-and- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Provi- Catholic Center, 1400 N. Community Thanksgiving din- Road W., Sellersburg. Shep- Greenwood. Faith Sharing See Weekend for single men. dence Center, St. Mary-of-the- Meridian St., Indianapolis. ner, appetizers and entertain- herds of Christ rosary, prayers Group, 7:30-9 p.m. Information: Information: 800-424-9955. Woods. Advent program, Indianapolis Deanery Council of ment, 11:30 a.m., dinner, after 7 p.m. Mass. 317-856-7442. Catholic Women, second quar- 12:30 p.m., $2 donation, deliver- 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., $35. Informa- November 16 tion: 812-535-3131, ext. 161. terly meeting, 10 a.m. Informa- ies and carry-out available upon Our Lady of the Greenwood St. Mary Church, 415 E. Eighth St. Malachy Parish, 326 N. tion: 317-852-5451. request. Reservations: 317-356- Green St., Brownsburg. Daily Parish, Madonna Hall, 335 S. St., New Albany. Shepherds of 7291. Meridian St., Greenwood. Video Christ prayers for lay and reli- Women’s Club annual holiday Our Lady of the Greenwood November 21 series of Father Corapi, 7 p.m. gious vocations, 7 p.m. bazaar, holiday decorations, gift Parish, Chapel, 335 S. Meridian Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Provi- November 29-December 1 Information: 317-535-2360. items, doll clothes, famous veg- dence Center, St. Mary-of-the- Mount St. Francis Retreat St., Greenwood. Perpetual ado- etable soup, food, Santa arrives ration. St. Malachy Church, 326 N. Woods. “Centering Prayer,” sec- Center, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Holy Name Parish, 89 N. 17th Green St., Brownsburg. Liturgy 1 p.m., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. ond of three sessions, $15 per Mount St. Francis. 12-Step Holy Rosary Church, 520 St., Beech Grove. Prayer group, of the Hours, 7 p.m. Information: person, 2-4 p.m. Information: Serenity Retreat. Information: 2:30-3:30 p.m. 317-852-3195. Cardinal Ritter High School, 812-535-3131, ext. 434. 317-923-8817. Stevens St., Indianapolis. 3360 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Tridentine (Latin) Mass, Mon.- Placement test for Class of 2007, December 1 Fri., noon; Wed., Fri., 5:30 p.m. St. Joan of Arc Parish, 4217 Christ the King Chapel, 1827 Oldenburg Academy, 1 Twister Central Ave., Indianapolis. Kessler Blvd., E. Dr., Indiana- 8:30 a.m.-noon, $5. Information: Circle, Oldenburg. Open house, Marian College, Library Audi- Information: 317-636-4478. 317-924-4333. Bible sharing, 7 p.m. Informa- polis. Marian prayers for priests, 6-8 p.m. Information: 812-934- torium, 3200 Cold Spring Road, tion: 317-283-5508. 5:30-6:30 a.m. 4440. Indianapolis. Secular Franciscan St. Joan of Arc Parish, 4217 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Central Ave., Indianapolis. Order, People of Peace, movie, St. Luke Church, 7575 Holliday Fatima Knights of Columbus, Parish, 14598 Oakridge Road, Leave a telephone number to be Terre Haute Deanery Pastoral “Entertaining Angels,” 3 p.m., Dr. E., Indianapolis. Marian 1040 N. Post Road, Indiana- Carmel, Ind., Diocese of contacted by a member of the Center, 2931 Ohio Blvd., Terre free. Information: 317-251-3851. Movement of Priests prayer polis. Euchre, 7 p.m. Informa- Lafayette. Saint Meinrad School prayer group. Prayer line: 317- Haute. “Advent: A Season Of Its cenacle, Mass, 7-8 p.m. Informa- tion: 317-638-8416. of Theology, “The Dogmatic December 2 767-9479. Own,” presenter Diane Carver tion: 317-842-5580. Constitution on the Church Brentlinger, 7:30-9 p.m. Infor- Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, (Lumen Gentium),” Benedictine mation: 812-232-8400. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Reflec- St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Holy Spirit Church, 7243 E. 10th Parish Hall, 1125 S. Meridian Father Matthias Neuman, presen- tion Day on the Psalms,” Father (Little Flower) Parish, Chapel, St., Indianapolis. Bible study, St., Indianapolis. Adult religious ter, 9:30 a.m.-noon, continues November 22-24 William Munshower, presenter, 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. Gospel of John, 7-8:30 p.m. education, 7:30 p.m. Informa- Nov. 23, $35, less for seniors. Saint Meinrad Archabbey and $30 includes program and lunch. Perpetual adoration. Information: Information: 317-353-9404. tion: 317-638-5551. Registration: 317-955-6451. School of Theology, 200 Hill Information: 317-545-7681 or 317-357-3546. St. Thomas More Church, 1200 Cordiafonte House of Prayer, Cordiafonte House of Prayer, N. Indiana St., Mooresville. 3650 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. 3650 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Perpetual adoration. Tuesday silent prayer hour, Thursday silent prayer group, YOUR MAN TOURS SPECIAL FOR ROMAN CATHOLICS 7 p.m. Information: 317-543- 9:30 a.m. Information: 317-543- Join Fr. Michael Decewicz as Your Clergy/Host On a 2-Week Holland America Weekly 0154. 0154. Line Alaska Cruise & Pacific Northwest Vacation Departing August 3, 2003 Sundays Wednesdays Fridays Passengers will fly to Salt Lake City to start a 6-night motorcoach tour of Holy Rosary Church, 520 Divine Mercy Chapel, 3354 W. St. Susanna Church, 1210 E. the Pacific Northwest visiting Utah; The Great Salt Lake; Mormon Stevens St., Indianapolis. 30th St. (behind St. Michael Main St., Plainfield. Adoration Tridentine Mass, 10 a.m. Church), Indianapolis. Marian of the Blessed Sacrament, Tabernacle and Mormon Square; Idaho Falls; Jackson Hole, Wyoming; prayers for priests, 3-4 p.m. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks; Montana; Washington; Lake St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. Information: 317-271-8016. Coeur d’ Alene; the Grand Cooley Dam; the Cascade Mountains; Vancouver, Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indiana- St. Lawrence Parish, Chapel, British Columbia and more before boarding Holland America Line’s five polis. Mass in Vietnamese, Our Lady of the Greenwood 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. star ms Zaandam for a 7-day Alaskan Cruise through a wondrous maze 2p.m. Parish, Chapel, 335 S. Meridian Adoration of the Blessed Sacra- of forested island and glacier carve fjords, past charming coastal villages, St., Greenwood. Rosary and ment, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Benedic- Christ the King Church, 1827 Chaplet of Divine Mercy, 7 p.m. tion and Mass. migrating whales and calving glaciers to Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan Kessler Blvd., E. Dr., Indiana- and spectacular Glacier Bay. The group will fly home after a night in polis. Exposition of the Blessed Immaculate Heart of Mary St. Lawrence Church, 6944 E. Seattle. Prices for this 15-day vacation start at only $2330 (per person, Sacrament, 7:30-9 p.m., rosary Church, 5692 Central Ave., 46th St., Indianapolis. Spanish double occupancy) including all taxes, 7 nights in quality hotels, transfers, for world peace, 8 p.m. Indianapolis. Marian Movement prayer group and conversation, baggage handling, lots of escorted motorcoach sightseeing, the deluxe of Priests prayer cenacle for 7-9 p.m. Information: 317-546- St. Gabriel Church, 6000 W. laity, 1 p.m. Information: 317- 4065. seven day Alaska Cruise, and airfare from Indianapolis. Fr. Decewicz is pas- 34th St., Indianapolis. Spanish 253-1678. tor at St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church in Monroeville, PA. Space is limited. Mass, 5 p.m. Saturdays $50 deposits must be made soon. For information, reservations and Holy Rosary Church, 520 Clinic for Women (abortion brochure call: Mondays Stevens St., Indianapolis. clinic), 3606 W. 16th St., St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Adoration of the Blessed Sacra- Indianapolis. Pro-life rosary, Your Man Tours (open 7 days a week) 1-800-736-7300. 523 S. Merrill St., Fortville. ment, between Masses, noon- 9:30 a.m. Rosary, 7:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Information: 317-636- —See ACTIVE LIST, page 15 The Criterion Friday, November 15, 2002 Page 15

1586. 5840. The Active List, continued from page 14 St. Mary Church, 415 E. Eighth St., New Albany. Eucharistic Third Wednesdays St. Joseph Church, 1375 S. 5:30 p.m. Benediction and ser- 6 p.m. Benediction at 6:45 p.m. adoration and confessions after Holy Name Church, 89 N. 17th Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. Holy Rosary Church, 520 vice. 9 p.m. Mass. Ave., Beech Grove. Holy hour Adoration of Blessed Sacrament, Stevens St., Indianapolis. St. Mary Church, 415 E. Eighth and rosary, 6 p.m. Information: 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Mass, 5:45 p.m. Tridentine Mass, 9 a.m. Holy Rosary Church, 520 St., New Albany. Eucharistic St. Nicholas Church, 6461 E. 317-784-5454. Information: 317-244-9002. Stevens St., Indianapolis. adoration, reconciliation, after St. Nicholas Dr., Sunman. Mass, St. Patrick Church, 950 Prospect Adoration of the Blessed Sacra- 9 p.m. Mass-midnight. praise and worship, 8 a.m., then St. Jude Church, 5353 McFar- Third Fridays St., Indianapolis. Mass in ment after 5:30 p.m. Mass-9 a.m. SACRED gathering in the land Road, Indianapolis. St. Francis Hall Chapel, Marian English, 4 p.m. Saturday. Information: 317-636- St. Joseph Church, 113 S. 5th school. Rosary, 6:15 p.m. Information: College, 3200 Cold Spring 4478. St., Terre Haute. Eucharistic 317-783-1445. Road, Indianapolis. Catholic St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. Joe adoration, 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Second Mondays Charismatic Renewal of Central Road W., Sellersburg. “Be Not Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Benediction, rosary, noon, Mass, Church at Mount St. Francis. Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Indiana, Mass and healing service, 7 p.m. Afraid” holy hour, 3:30- 5333 E. Washington St., Indian- 5:15 p.m. Information: 812-235- Holy hour for vocations to Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., 4:30 p.m. apolis. Exposition of the Blessed 4996. priesthood and religious life, Indianapolis. Catholic Widowed Third Saturdays Sacrament, prayer service, 7p.m. Organization, 7-9:30 p.m. Infor- St. Michael the Archangel Monthly 7:30 p.m. First Saturdays mation: 317-784-1102. Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Our Lady of the Greenwood Second Thursdays Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s First Sundays St. Anthony Church, 379 N. Church, 335 S. Meridian St., St. Luke Church, 7575 Holliday Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 Precious Infants monthly pro-life St. Paul Church, 218 Scheller Warman Ave., Indianapolis. Greenwood. Devotions, Mass, Dr. E., Indianapolis. Holy hour Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Mass, ministry, Mass for Life by arch- Ave., Sellersburg. Prayer group, sacrament of reconciliation, for priestly and religious voca- 2 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacra- diocesan Office of Pro-Life 7-8:15 p.m. Information: 812- ment after 5:30 p.m. Mass, hour rosary, mediations, 8 a.m. tions, 7 p.m. 246-4555. Third Thursdays Activities, 8:30 a.m., drive to of silent prayer and reflection Clinic for Women (abortion Third Sundays Our Lady of Peace Mausoleum followed by Benediction of the Holy Angels Church, 740 W. clinic), 3607 W. 16th St., Indian- Fatima Knights of Columbus, Christ the King Church, 1827 Chapel, 9001 Haverstick Road, Blessed Sacrament. 28th St., Indianapolis. Expo- apolis, for rosary, return to 1040 N. Post Road, Indiana- Kessler Blvd., E. Dr., Indiana- sition of the Blessed Sacrament, Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. church for Benediction. polis. Euchre, 1 p.m. Informa- St. Joseph Church, 1375 S. 11 a.m.-noon. polis. Exposition of the Blessed tion: 317-638-8416. Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. Sacrament, 2 p.m.-7 a.m. St. Elizabeth’s, 2500 Churchman Fourth Wednesdays Adoration of the Blessed Sacra- St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Monday), rosary, 8 p.m. Open Ave., Indianapolis. Daughters of Holy Cross Church, 125 N. St. Thomas More Church, 1200 ment, 4 p.m., rosary, 5 p.m., (Little Flower) Parish, Chapel, until midnight. Isabella, Madonna Circle meet- N. Indiana St., Mooresville. Oriental St., Indianapolis. Mass Benediction, 5:30 p.m., Mass, 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. ing, noon, dessert and beverages for Catholics in recovery, 5 p.m. Mass and anointing of the sick, 5:45 p.m. Information: 317-244- Apostolate of Fatima holy hour, Third Mondays served. Information: 317-849- 6:30 p.m. † Information: 317-637-2620. 9002. 2 p.m. St. Matthew Parish, 4100 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Young First Mondays Our Lady of Perpetual Help St. Anthony Church, 379 N. Widowed Group (by archdioce- Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Church, 1752 Scheller Lane, Warman Ave., Indianapolis. san Office for Youth and Family Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., New Albany. Adoration, con- Reconciliation, 7:45 a.m., Mass, Ministries), 7:30 p.m. Child-care Advertise in The Criterion! Indianapolis. Guardian Angel cluding with confessions at 8:15 a.m. followed by rosary. available. Information: 317-236- Guild board meeting, 9:30 a.m. Indiana’s Largest Weekly Newspaper First Tuesdays Divine Mercy Chapel, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Confes- sion, 6:45 p.m., Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, 7:30 p.m. I NDIANAPOLIS B EECH G ROVE

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“Our prayer begins in thanksgiving and FOUNDATION it springs from our gratefulness to God continued from page 1 for all that God has given us, and our gratefulness calls for a generous response term, have no shortcuts and require much to continue to share our leadership, our A. Evans Photo by Brandon planning and preparation. time, our treasure and our talent,” the “And in both cases, you really have to archbishop said. focus on weathering through difficult situ- He gave the credit to the people who ations,” he said. gathered for the meeting. He added that “many dioceses struggle “Most of you in this room have been with the same issues we do. significant collaborators with the Lord “I think, though,” he said, “where we and with our Church in the accomplish- have a tremendous advantage is in a vehi- ments that have taken place over the last cle like the Catholic Community decade,” he said. Foundation and the size that it has grown Many people, however, credit the arch- to be—and the support that it provides … bishop’s leadership for the good fruits of to help fund our ministries.” the last decade. Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, the “The foundation and all other elements chairman of the board, has challenged of the archdiocese made remarkable people to stay focused on the mission of progress in the last 10 years under the lead- the Church. ership of Archbishop Daniel,” Dorenbusch Jeffrey Stumpf, chief financial officer of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, answers a question during He used the statistics of the archdio- said. “We have indeed been blessed by his the annual meeting and luncheon of the Catholic Community Foundation on Nov. 6. Archbishop Daniel cese from the last 10 years to show that presence, by his energy, by his leadership M. Buechlein is sitting to the left and Joseph Therber, secretary for stewardship and development, is our focus has been on mission. and by his commitment to all of us.” sitting to the right. Not only have the assets of the CCF That commitment continues as the overseeing all major stewardship and concerns between parish and archdiocesan grown from $1 million to $77 million, but archbishop stressed where the needs of development initiatives. leaders,” he said. “The board has a fidu- many parishes have been built, renovated the archdiocese are today. “The board is a key advisory group to ciary responsibility to inspire trust and and expanded. The Catholic population “Our home mission responsibilities the archbishop and to the archdiocesan confidence in the management and finan- has increased by about 50 percent and continue to challenge us,” he said. “They staff,” said Joseph S. Therber, the arch- cial resources under its care.” new schools have been built. are the parishes, they are the schools— diocese’s secretary for stewardship and The trustees, Therber said, also support The archbishop also spoke of the nine rural, urban and center-city—they are development and executive secretary of each other. men that entered seminary this fall to some of our agencies in remote areas that the CCF. Together, those board members have replace the eight that were ordained ear- need to be where they are because there There are two board members from worked with all those in the archdiocese lier this year. He wants to see 50 seminar- are people there who need us there, but each deanery—all appointed by who give of their time, talent and treasure ians by 2007. they cannot on their own support them- Archbishop Buechlein. They serve three- to make possible the encouraging statis- “If our spirituality wasn’t fairly healthy selves, and we need to help them. year terms and may serve two in a row. tics that the archbishop cited. … we wouldn’t see that growth that we “We also have serious obligations to “We always strive for representation Those statistics, he said, “are objective see objectively,” he said. our shared ministries, those ministries that geographically throughout our 39-county indicators of our spiritual health, of our He said that to continue to focus on no one parish can do alone,” he said. archdiocese,” Therber said. common dedication to our commitment to mission, one must be firmly rooted in Such ministries include seminarian The board members also serve several share our faith. They tell us that we are a prayer. education, Catholic charities and Catholic other purposes as well as sitting on vari- people of faith. They tell us that we have “Certainly undergirding the whole education. ous committees. a story to share, I would say in many planning for growth of the archdiocese … The CCF board members help accom- “The trustees do an excellent job com- ways an awesome story, of faith, hope is to develop a spiritual life,” he said. plish the goals of these missions by municating realities, opportunities and and charity.” †

the profound work of evangelization,” he YOUTH said. “Disciples of the Lord will recall continued from page 1 that serving the poor and the suffering is serving Christ. By living daily in the love after school for three and a half years. I that comes from Christ, the faithful help Ann Wyand Photo by Mary play basketball here, I eat dinner here and spread light to the world.” I have Boy Scout meetings here.” The renovation and expansion project Serving as a tour guide, Dustin showed received $500,000 from the archdiocesan visitors the bicycle repair shop and said Legacy of Hope from Generation to he earned points for a used bike by learn- Generation capital and endowment cam- ing how to fix it and helping with chores. paign, which was supported by Catholics Now he is looking forward to learning from throughout central and southern more about computers from Rose-Hulman Indiana. Institute of Technology students who The Wabash Valley Foundation, recently installed 17 computers and will through a Lilly Endowment grant, pro- teach classes there. vided $250,000, the Bemis Foundation Dustin also pointed out the library, donated $100,000 and an anonymous preschool and two kitchens before joining donor gave $282,000 for the project. his Boy Scout troop for a group picture. Thomas Gaybrick, secretary of During the Nov. 6 open house, Catholic Charities for the archdiocese, Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein congratulates John Etling, director of Terre Haute Catholic Charities, Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein said he said the youth center programming “is for 30 years of distinguished service to the poor in Vigo County during a Nov. 6 open house at the was proud to bless and dedicate the reno- what Catholic Charities is all about, and Ryves Hall Youth Center in Terre Haute. vated youth center. should be all about. I think what we see were committed to finishing the project. ‘Miracle on 14th Street’ ” because the Calling it “an awesome achievement here is the embodiment of that. It’s a John Etling [director of Terre Haute project received “fantastic support,” for this city,” Archbishop Buechlein warm, safe place for children, and they Catholic Charities] and the members of including building materials salvaged thanked the many people who volunteered love it here. the agency council dug in a little deeper from the demolition of the old Rose- their time and talents or donated money to “When the Build Indiana funds didn’t and worked harder to come up with the Hulman gymnasium. help finish the renovation project. come through, it definitely set us back,” funds.” “Ryves Hall is 20 years old,” he said. “Those who practice charity carry out Gaybrick said. “It was difficult, but we Etling said the youth center “truly is a continued on next page

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“We started the Food Bank here a little before that, and new gymnasium, we expect to double that number next the needs have continued to grow. There’s a lot more year. We definitely need a lot more support. We need help poverty now.” to pay for the cost of utilities and upkeep.” Terre Haute Mayor Judy Anderson, a member of During the dedication ceremony, Archbishop Buechlein St. Joseph University Parish, said the youth center thanked Etling for his 30 years of service to Terre Haute Ann Wyand Photo by Mary expansion plan “was a vision, a dream, that had to con- Catholic Charities as well as for his vision and hard work tinue for the children who need it” even when state fund- that helped make the youth center and expansion project a ing was lost. reality. “It’s not just a place to play,” Anderson said. “It’s a “This marvelous, newly expanded and renovated facil- place to learn. People in the community stepped up to the ity is largely the result of the vision and dream of a man plate and replenished the funds because the need was who has persistently and over the long haul practiced the there. This is another example of what the Terre Haute virtue of charity and done the work of evangelization for community is all about. We give to those who need help.” virtually his entire adult life,” the archbishop said. “John James Edwards, who has served the youth center as Etling serves Christ by seeing Christ in others, particularly director since its inception 20 years ago, said children in the poor and the powerless.” who come to the center for recreation programs need to Since the late Archbishop George J. Biskup asked know that someone cares about them. Etling to start a Catholic Charities program in Terre Haute Boy Scouts Rock Reid and Dustin Brown of Terre Haute enjoy par- “We’re doing God’s work,” he said. “I see miracles in 1973, Archbishop Buechlein said, Etling has “displayed ticipating in activities at the Ryves Hall Youth Center in Terre happening here every day.” seemingly endless energy in his efforts to address the Haute, a Catholic Charities ministry. Every child receives the same services free of charge, needs of the poor and, in the process of doing so, has Edwards said. “Now we’re serving the second generation affected the lives of thousands of people.” “I just love coming here because they have all kinds of of children whose parents came here years ago. Ten-year-old Alicia Sharp, who has been coming to programs and it’s so cool,” she said. “They talk about how “Last year, we worked with 1,175 kids,” he said, “and Ryves Hall for four years, is one example of the ministry’s to stay away from drugs and alcohol and gangs. We learn already this year we’ve matched that number. With the success. a lot of good stuff here.” † Catholic comedian finds humor is great way to teach the faith

By Debbie Harbeson middle-aged father, Rob. A college student named Andrew helped mission par- JEFFERSONVILLE—Catholic comedian Doug ticipants understand the Catholic relationship to the Brummel brought his “Lighten Up” parish mission to saints and Mary. Andrew did this in the wonderful “Hey,

St. Augustine Parish in Jeffersonville on Oct. 27-28. dude” and “Duh” way that only the younger generation Ann Wyand File photo by Mary Brummel is a nationally known comedian, storyteller can communicate to others. andf musician from Littleton, Colo., who teaches and The second night of the parish mission began with a encourages people about the Catholic faith. character Brummel has named Sister Simon, who taught He has created a variety of interesting characters of us all a lesson about the Catholic holy days. She all ages and sexes, which he uses to entertain as well as demanded attention from the crowd, yet the laughter teach about Catholicism and how to live it in daily life. flowed. Everyone, no matter what age or stage of life, can Unfortunately, two local youth ministers did get in a find something in common with one of the characters, bit of trouble with Sister Simon. Craig Eberle, the youth and each one has his or her special way of helping ministry coordinator at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholics to consider how to become closer to God. Parish in New Albany, got called on the carpet for com- Brummel portrays a young boy named Timmy, who ing in late and Amy Julius, the former youth minister shares the innocence of youth, then transforms himself of St. Paul Parish in Sellersburg, was caught chewing into an older woman named Estelle, a non-Catholic try- gum. ing her best to understand the Catholic faith and all that Sister Simon was so disappointed, but she brightened goes with it. up again when another well-trained audience member Estelle constantly misunderstands much of what she ran to pick up an eraser that she dropped. hears about the Catholic faith, which creates a lot of Audience members were able to meet the man behind hilarity. She wonders what the Saccharinmints are and the characters when Brummel talked a bit more about how they taste. the need to lighten up and get closer to God. Nationally known Catholic comedian Doug Brummel of Littleton, As Estelle wanders among the crowd, she asks mem- On both nights, the program ended with Brummel Colo., was the keynote presenter for a “Lighten Up” parish mission bers of the audience questions about their faith so she playing a medley of common hymns on the piano as on Oct. 27-28 at St. Augustine Parish in Jeffersonville. can more fully understand what Catholics believe. everyone sang together. Estelle thought Father Michael Hilderbrand, chaplain Each night after the mission, parishioners gathered house, dress up and act funny, and tell people about at Our Lady of Providence Jr./Sr. High School in for refreshments in the parish hall, shared their views God.” Clarksville, was quite a “cutie patootie,” and she called about the program and had the chance to meet and talk upon him a couple of times to help her understand with Brummel about his ministry. (Debbie Harbeson is a member of St. Augustine Parish Catholic doctrine. Brummel was the keynote presenter at the 1999 in Jeffersonville. For more information about Doug She made some of the people attending the parish Archdiocesan Youth Conference in Indianapolis, and Brummel and his cast of characters, check his Web site mission realize that Catholics could be better at sharing also has entertained and educated youth attending at www.dougbrummel.com.) † our faith with others. National Catholic Youth Conferences in past years. Brummel’s depiction of Hoover the Handyman was a The best way to summarize the “Lighten Up” parish funny and lively example to model the importance of mission is probably to quote what Brummel’s 5-year-old stewardship and of sharing our time and talent with the son told him when asked if he knew what his daddy Church. does for his job. Advent 2002 Hoover is very big on making sure people clean up “Yeah,” he said. “You get on a plane, fly to God’s Retreat for Deaf Adults after themselves, and those attending the mission found themselves laughing while dusting the pews with their What: An overnight Retreat for Deaf Adults backsides. lead by Patrick Graybill Brummel’s cast of characters had the crowd laughing ATTORNEYS AT LAW one minute then suddenly sitting quietly the next as they When: December 14 & 15 pondered the more serious and sad parts of life as 8:30 a.m. 12/14 to 11:30 a.m. 12/15 WOOD, TUOHY, GLEASON, shared by the recently widowed old man, Joe, and the Why: To help us prepare for Christmas MERCER & HERRIN, PC Cost: $50 individuals / $75 couple (includes meals and accomodations) Tell ’em what they Serving Indiana since Adoption Registration Deadline is Nov. 20 need to hear 1928, the Indiana Catholic Business Conference since 1969 and Real Estate Advent Interpreter Presentation “ the Archdiocese since 1975. 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Wright, Jerry, Jim, Joe, John, Cross, Bright, Oct. 18. Mother Bonnie and Darrell Barrow. Jr. Grandmother of four. Great- Steve and Tom Pfaff. Grand- of Gregory, Jeffrey, Kenneth, Grandmother of seven. Great- grandmother of three. mother of eight. Peter and Richard Luken. Sister grandmother of one. SULLIVAN, Hannah, 95, of Betty Dreyer and Ann ETIENNE, Hazel K., 84, STENGER, Harry E., 92, St. Philip Neri, Indianapolis, Schneider. Grandmother of Rest in peace St. Paul, Tell City, Oct. 26. Nov. 4. Mother of Mary Jo nine. St. Michael, Brookville, Oct. 31. Wife of Earl Etienne. Mother of Husband of Mary Stenger. Father Price. Grandmother of two. Please submit in writing to our BUTLER, Maxine (Doan), 84, Joan Hess, Mary K. Smith, MEYER, Harland Leonard, of Janet Bedel, Judy Bedel, Great-grandmother of three. office by 10 a.m. Mon. the Annunciation, Brazil, Oct. 25. Charles, Duane, Jerry and Ron 92, St. Mary, Aurora, Oct. 26. Gerry Buckler, Marjorie TURNER, Julia K., 90, week of publication; be sure to Mother of Gary Butler. Sister of Etienne. Sister of Nettie Ray. Father of Margaret Schwallie, Wietlisbach and Edward Stenger. Immaculate Heart of Mary, state date of death. Obituaries Nancy Bumpus, Jo Anne Grandmother of 16. Great- Frederick, Michael and Stephen Stepfather of Rose Crawford, Indianapolis, Oct. 20. Mother of archdiocesan priests and McDuffee, Herbert and William grandmother of 24. Meyer. Grandfather of eight. Great-grandfather of two. Betty Dauby, Faye Willhelm, of Marjory Embry, Nancy religious sisters serving our Doan. Grandmother of one. HOLMES, Wilma M., 83, John and Ray Mergenthal. archdiocese are listed elsewhere Great-grandmother of two. St. Michael, Brookville, Nov. 3. MICHL, Bertha M. (Newlin), Jackson, Rita Sheerin, Larry STIMMING, Mary J. and Thomas Turner. Sister of in The Criterion. Order priests BYERS, Mary Ann, 81, Mother of Joyce Libbey. 84, St. Philip Neri, Indian- apolis, Nov. 2. Mother of Mary (Tucker), 93, St. Thomas Marjory Murnane. Grand- and brothers are included here, St. Maurice, Decatur County, JACKSON, Otha (Hillsman), Kegeris, Ellen and Marvin Aquinas, Indianapolis, Nov. 5. mother of eight. Great-grand- unless they are natives of the Nov. 4. Mother of Mary Jo 70, Holy Angels, Indianapolis, Michl. Grandmother of four. Mother of Charles E. Stimming mother of 13. † archdiocese or have other Fanning, Sandra Kay Gnam and Nov. 5. Husband of Nancy Great-grandmother of five. connections to it. John E. Byers. Sister of (Turner) Jackson. Father of BEHNE, William H., 77, Dorothea and Albin Wenning. Sheryl Perry, Heather Tunstall PARKER, Susan, 49, St. Teresa Benedicta of the Grandmother of five. Great- and Damon Jackson. Son of St. Bartholomew, Columbus, God calls us to Cross, Bright, Oct. 24. Husband grandmother of three. Anna (Carter) Hooten. Sister Oct. 21. Wife of Richard L. Parker. Mother of Abigail of Carole (Peter) Behne. Father COACHYS, William H., 91, of Gladys (Hillsman) Johnson, Parker. Daughter of Robert and of Penny Becker and Tim St. Bartholomew, Columbus, Nobeline (Jackson) Whitehead rebirth as part of Evelyn (Mitchell) Bailey. Sister Behne. Stepfather of Charlene Oct. 18. Husband of Lillian and Dorothy (Hillsman) Tate. of Tim Bailey. Gripshover and Janice Jansen. Coachys. Father of Kathleen Grandmother of eight. process of grieving Grandfather of 10. Merter, Carol Pitt, James and KNOWLES, Diana Delores SCHAFER, Dorothy (Stoffregen), 64, St. Michael, BISCHOFF, Betty G., 76, Richard Coachys. Brother of (Small), 71, St. Thomas By Mary Ann Wyand Charlestown, Oct. 16. Wife of St. Michael, Brookville, Margaret Savage and Paul Aquinas, Indianapolis, Nov. 3. Carroll Schafer. Mother of Second of two parts Oct. 21. Mother of Linda Coachys. Grandfather of 16. Mother of Debbie Hickman, Mary Cochran and Carolyn Ebrens. Grandmother of two. Great-grandfather of seven. Bridgett Rooney, Jennifer Cutshall. Sister of Judith Keith, Ministry to grieving people must reflect the reality Great-grandmother of two. “Jenni” and Michael Knowles. CONSIDINE, Lois A., 73, Franciscan Sister Mary Ann that there are no easy answers to help survivors with the BLANDFORD, Glen C., 18, Immaculate Heart of Mary, Sister of Sandra and Robert Small. Grandmother of two. Stoffregen, David and Victor painful process of healing, hospital chaplain Carey St. Bartholomew, Columbus, Indianapolis, Oct. 21. Mother Stoffregen. Grandmother of Landry of Indianapolis told participants attending the Oct. 30. Son of William and of Mary Beth Harlow, Ellen KNOX, Mary Elizabeth two. 21st annual archdiocesan Conference on Bereavement on Simpson, Suzanne Smith, Williams, 80, Holy Angels, Hilda (Flowers) Blanford. SCHEIDLER, Mary E., 80, Oct. 26 at the Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center in Matthew, Robert, Stephen, Indianapolis, Oct. 23. Mother Brother of Beverly Bickell, St. Mary, Greensburg, Nov. 4. Terry and Timothy Considine. of Mary A. Goliday, Rita Sharp, Indianapolis. Pam Cook, Cheryl Romine, Wife of Urban B. Scheidler. Grandmother of five. Benedictine Father Bruce W. “There are only answers that come from living while Debbie, Tim and Tom Blanford. Mother of Rita Bohman, Mary Knox, Anthony and Clarence feeling as if we are dying within,” Landry said, “only BUCKEL, C. Joseph, 86, DIENES, G.A. “Art,” 78, Holy Jo Keers, Jane O’Connor, Paula Know. Sister of Willa Mae answers that recognize that each of us is unique, only St. Roch, Indianapolis, Nov. 2. Family, New Albany, Nov. 1. Wilhelm, Donna, Joseph and Neville. Grandmother of seven. answers that accept that each of us must find our own way” Husband of Kathleen (Roth) Husband of Mary E. (Lueke) Ralph Scheidler. Sister of Great-grandmother of six. in the difficult grief journey. Buckel. Father of Kay Beeson, Dienes. Father of James Dienes. Joseph Jr. and Urban Blank- Marjorie Bostick, Mary Lou Brother of Ruth Eisenback, LEE, Mary Alice, 90, man. Grandmother of 15. The internationally known musician and composer also Hinderliter, Patricia Lamperski, Doris Wuetcher, Edward, St. Michael, Bradford, Oct. 28. Great-grandmother of two. serves as a chaplain at St. Vincent Carmel Hospital and Joan Lutgring, Judy Parrett, George and Ray Dienes. Mother of Betty Brown, Dorothy STEINER, Barbara E. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Hospital in Carmel, Ind., in the Anne Schoettle, Jean Schoettle, DOERR, Marcia A. (Pfaff), Carr, Hazel Hardesty, Faye (Barrow), 56, Most Precious Lafayette Diocese, and is the coordinator of music ministry Teresa Smith, James, John, 60, St. Barnabas, Indianapolis, Schum, Margaret Wihion and Blood, New Middletown, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Indianapolis. Larry and Robert Buckel. Oct. 28. Wife of Patrick Doerr. Charles Lee. Grandmother of 18. Oct. 24. Wife of Bobby Steiner. “There is help for us,” Landry said. “There are people Brother of Louise Muylle and Mother of Cheryl Plourde, Great-grandmother of 11. Mother of Missy Priddy, Tom who have been through the process of grief and have much Robert Buckel. Grandfather of Kevin and Mark Doerr. Sister LUKEN, Ethel D., 80, and Tony Steiner. Sister of to teach us.” 85. Great-grandfather of 28. of Mary Jane Strange, Marilyn St. Teresa Benedicta of the Ardis Conrad, Vivian Craig Participation in bereavement support groups is both important and necessary, he said, because each person grieves in a different way and can benefit from friendships with other grieving people who also are struggling with the process of reconciliation with God, the Church, the person who has died, family members, friends and self. Beauty, History and Catholic Tradition Citing two Church documents on the rite of the anoint- ing of the sick and the ministry of consolation, Landry said it is important to remember that, “Everyone suffers sick- ness and pain, but Christians have Christ. Our faith helps us to understand better the mystery of suffering and death. From Christ’s own words, we know that suffering and ill- ness have meaning and value for our salvation and for the world’s salvation.” Bereavement ministers must reassure grieving people that “not everything that happens to us is God’s will,” he said. “We must not only realize that there is a good Spirit, but also an evil spirit rampant in this world. It is far too glib to say that everything is God’s will.” It’s also important to remember that sickness and death cannot be considered punishments that we suffer for per- sonal sin, Landry said. “Yes, there are addictions and other harmful acts, but the illness is never God’s punishment. 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