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Heavens Open When Jesus is Baptized

The Junior Observer, pg. 7 (Observer photo by Amanda Hudson) As the self-proclaimed ‘thorn’ amidst the ‘roses,’ Bishop David Malloy Lynn Rafferty, Maria Myers, Elizabeth Pierce (front) Beverly Capone, Quick News (back, center) poses with the 2014 Rockford Deanery Women of the Kathleen Cole, Catherine White, Chris Sacco, Donna Roderick, Geri Year. They are (from left, back) Lorraine White, Maria Rodriguez, Linda Pence, Lana Przytulski and Alice Bloom. The women were honored at Lynch, Virginia Jansen, Rose Holliday, Lydia Johnson, Charlotte Greil, a Jan. 26 banquet in Rockford. 18 Women Feted at Annual Banquet BY AMANDA HUDSON parish activities and their con- bers of their families, friends, Pecatonica—St. Mary: Cath- (CNS photo/Max Rossi, Reuters) News editor tributions to the larger com- priests of their parish or others. erine (Cari) White munity, some in leadership Lynn Rafferty, a teacher at St. Rockford—Cathedral of Broken Window Evidence ROCKFORD—More than roles and others in more hidden Peter School, South Beloit, was St. Peter: Beverly Capone; Of John Paul II Relic Theft 600 people braved a blizzard ways. We are mindful of all escorted by close to a dozen of Holy Family: Lorraine White; A broken window in a country forecast to honor 18 Women of their work so often done with her students. St. Anthony of Padua: Chris church is evidence of the re- the Year in the Rockford Dean- silence “behind the curtain,” Following the presentations, Sacco; St. Bernadette: Alice ported theft of a reliquary with ery on Sunday evening, Jan. 26, said Bishop David J. Malloy in Bishop Malloy prompted all Bloom; St. Edward: Maria blood of Blessed John Paul II. at Cliffbreakers Restaurant. his dinner blessing. He asked gathered to give a standing Myers; St. James: Elizabeth The window is in the church In her welcome, Rockford God to bless the women who ovation for these 18 women of (Betsy) Pierce; St. Mary Ora- of San Pietro della Ienca, near Deanery Council of Catho- “continue to contribute to the inspiration: tory: Rose Holliday; St. Pat- the city of L’Aquila, Italy. Italian lic Women President, Cathy life of the world in so many Belvidere—St. James: Kath- rick: Lana Przytulski; SS. Pe- media reported on Jan. 27 Vendemia, noted that the “18 ways.” leen (Kay) Cole ter and Paul: Maria Guadalupe that the relic, a piece of fabric truly amazing and inspira- Descriptions of each wom- Byron—St. Mary: Charlotte (Lupita) Rodriguez; St. Rita: soaked in Blessed John Paul’s tional women ... all possess the an’s contributions were read Greil Virginia Jansen; St. Stanislaus: blood, had disappeared over heart and soul of true servants as they were introduced and Durand/Irish Grove—St. Donna (Danuta) Roderick the preceding weekend. of God. We are very blessed to escorted to the stage where Mary/St. Patrick: Lydia John- Roscoe—Church of the Holy have them in our lives.” Bishop Malloy greeted and son Spirit: Geri Pence The women were honored by presented each of them with a Loves Park—St. Bridget: South Beloit—St. Peter: their parishes for their many plaque. Escorts included mem- Linda Lynch Lynn Rafferty.

(CNS photo/Gleb Garanich, Reuters) Masses, Marches, Studies U.S. Ukrainian Bishops Support Home Church Mark Pro-life E orts on A woman cries as she and oth- ers appeal to Ukrainian police troops at the site of clashes with protesters in Kiev. Since 41st Roe Anniversary mid-January clashes have WASHINGTON (CNS)—A and performances, was held escalated between police and fl urry of pro-life events around Jan. 18 in the plaza of Our Lady the demonstrators, who had the nation augmented the an- of the Angels Cathedral. It was gathered peacefully urging nual March for Life Jan. 22 in a followed by a “Requiem Mass stronger ties with Western frigid Washington. for the Unborn” celebrated by Europe. The growing violence The anniversary effort was Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of prompted the U.S. Ukrainian marked by several hundred Los Angeles. Catholic bishops to issue a pilgrims from the Diocese of Also Jan. 18, Archbishop statement Jan. 23 supporting Rockford, who took the trip to Samuel J. Aquila of Denver the church in Ukraine “in this the nation’s capital to register presided at an annual Mass of time of duress.” their support for life in the an- Remembrance of Roe v. Wade Weather Closes DAC nual March. at the Cathedral Basilica of Frigid weather forced the Events were held around the the Immaculate Conception in closing earlier this week of the country the weekend before the Denver. Diocesan Administration Cen- Jan. 22 march. Prior to the March for Life ter in Rockford. The weather “March for Life Chicago — in Washington itself, about may also delay delivery of this Lovin’ Life in Chicago” took 250 students from The Catho- week’s Observer. place Jan. 19 in downtown lic University of America, Chicago. Cardinal Francis E. Washington, served as hosts This Issue George of Chicago was joined for about fi ve times that many Bishop Malloy ...... 2 by, among others, Greek Or- cold and chilly pilgrims who Headliners ...... 3 thodox Bishop Demetrios of had been at the opening Mass Mokissos; Cesar LeFlore, Nation/World ...... 4 Jan. 21 of the National Prayer founder of Chicago’s African- Around the Diocese ...... 5 Vigil for Life next door at the American PowerLight Minis- Basilica of the National Shrine The Junior Observer ...... 7 (Observer photos by Jennifer Collins) tries; U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski, of the Immaculate Conception. Faith Forum ...... 8 Young people from the Diocese of Rockford pause before entering D-Ill.; and former Planned Par- John Garvey, the university’s Viewpoints ...... 9 the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in enthood employee Linda Couri. president, spoke briefl y to the Media/Arts ...... 10-11 Washington Jan. 21. The all-night vigil is held before the annual March In Los Angeles, a Youth Ral- students, telling them the march For the Record ...... 10 for Life. ly for Life, featuring speakers Continued on page 3 2 FRIDAY JANUARY 31, 2014 | The Observer

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Ludolph, Ronald Bergman From homily, Basilica of St. Paul Outside-the-Walls, Jan. 25 Accounting: Jill Bonk (CNS photo/Claudio Peri, pool via Reuters) “Has Christ been divided?” the name of the one savior and heart of Christ (see Phil him before the world. Client Services: Ronald Bergman (1 Cor 1:13). to set themselves apart from 2:5). The Second Vatican Council’s The urgent appeal which St. their other brothers and sisters This evening, as we gather “Decree on Ecumenism,” ap- Production and Web Gary Haughton Paul makes at the beginning within the community. here in prayer, may we real- pealing to the text of St. Paul Administrator: of his First Letter to the Cor- In other words, the particular ize that Christ, who cannot which we have reflected on, Contributing Writers: Bishop inthians, and which has been experience of each individual, be divided, wants to draw us significantly states: “Christ the Emeritus Thomas G. Doran, proclaimed at this evening’s lit- or an attachment to certain sig- to himself, to the sentiments Lord founded one Church and Father John Slampak, Msgr. Aaron Brodeski, Father Kenneth urgy, was chosen by a group of nificant persons in the commu- of his heart, to his complete one Church only. However, Wasilewski, Keith Ludolph, our fellow Christians in Canada nity, had become a yardstick and confident surrender into many Christian communities Lynne Conner, George Weigel, as the theme for our medita- for judging the faith of others. the hands of the Father, to his present themselves to people Father Ronald Rolheiser, Tony tion during this year’s Week of Amid this divisiveness, Paul radical self-emptying for love as the true inheritance of Je- Carton, Thomas Craughwell, Pat Szpekowski, Margarita Prayer. appeals to the Christians of of humanity. Christ alone can sus Christ; all indeed profess Mendoza The Apostle was grieved to Corinth “by the name of our be the principle, the cause and to be followers of the Lord but learn that the Christians of Lord Jesus Christ” to be in the driving force behind our they differ in outlook and go Publication Dates: Weekly Corinth had split into differ- agreement, so that divisions unity. their different ways, as if Christ except that in 2014 there will be ent factions. 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Perfect union among Our divisions wound Christ’s the Gospel to every creature” Official information on the poli- those who claimed to belong to brothers and sisters can only body, they impair the witness (Unitatis Redintegratio, 1). cies, activities, and positions of the Diocese of Rockford is Christ, since they were using come from looking to the mind which we are called to give to Continued on page 8 released only in the pages of The Observer, or in state- AURORA — Feb. 2, 1 p.m. Pheasant Run Resort AURORA — Feb. 9, 1 p.m., ments from the Diocesan Bishop Malloy’s Office of Communications and and 3:30 p.m., Confirmation, Confirmation, St. Joseph ROCKFORD — Feb. 6, Publications. 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Headliners Masses, Marches, Studies Mark Pro-life Efforts on 41st Roe Anniversary From page 1 quarters of the Knights of Co- was important for both “deliver- lumbus, the Knights released ing a message that life is sacred” the results of a poll conducted and demonstrating that “civil for them by Marist University. (Observer photos by Jennifer Collins) The national Right to Life Committee unveiled a new logo for this year’s march. A rose has always symbol- discourse is important.” The poll, released Jan. 21, ized the commitment to life, but the new stylized version resembles a mother holding a child. Another 350 or so Catholic indicated support for abortion University students braved tem- restrictions, even among those The National Right to Life tion would bar abortions at the The bishop’s absence and the peratures in the teens to take who call themselves “strongly Committee, in its own study is- 20th week of pregnancy, citing cold weather in Washington part in the March for Life and pro-choice.” Of that group, 58 sued Jan. 21, “The State of Abor- evidence showing that unborn didn’t deter the enthusiam of the rally that preceded it. percent said they support lim- tion in America,” estimated that children are capable of feeling the Rockford Diocese pilgrims, On the morning of the march, iting abortion to, at most, the more than 56 million abortions “excruciating pain” by at least according to Jennifer Collins, members of the American Heri- first three months of pregnancy. have taken place since the Roe the 20th week of pregnancy. director of the Life and Family tage Girls held its own youth Among all Americans, 84 per- v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton Su- NRLC declared the bill to be rally at the Patriot Center in the cent support that restriction. preme Court decisions in 1973 its top congressional legislative Evangelization Office. Virginia suburbs of Washing- Also, 84 percent said they do that legalized abortion virtually priority. She did report being a little ton. not see the abortion debate as an worried about marchers from on demand. Diocesan participation A few days after the events in all-or-nothing proposition, say- The report noted that the the southern states who were Washington, tens of thousands ing that laws can protect both number of abortions performed Hundreds from the Diocese of unprepared for the sudden cold Rockford joined this year’s pro- of women, men and children the well-being of a woman and each year has gone down about snap in the capital. walked chanting and singing the life of the unborn. life march. Bishop David Mal- one-third from its 1990 high of Stops for some of the diocesan through San Francisco’s down- The poll also found that 74 loy had planned to attend, but 1.6 million a year. The current marchers included a visit with town Jan. 25 behind a banner percent of those responding fa- figure is estimated at 1.1- mil was deterred when his flight to Congressman Randy Hultgren declaring “Abortion hurts wom- vor a ban on abortions after 20 lion. Washington was cancelled as a en” for the 10th annual Walk weeks except to save the life The NRLC, in a Jan. 21 state- snow storm moved through the (R-14) from Geneva, who also for Life West Coast, the largest of the mother, 62 percent think ment, attributed the drop to east coast. joined the marchers on Jan. 22. pro-life gathering on the West abortion is morally wrong, and “pro-life legislative efforts at Congressman Randy Hultgren (R- Coast. 53 percent believe life begins at the state and federal level that 14), from Geneva, spoke to some In New Haven, Conn., head- conception. have raised awareness about the humanity of the unborn child.” of the Rockford Diocese march The NRLC report referred to pilgrims. In a speech on the floor its model legislation, the Pain- of the House of Representatives Capable Unborn Child Pro- before the march, he recognized tection Act. It said the bill had pro-life warriors, including the been enacted in 10 states, while late Rep. Henry Hyde, and Irene a federal version of the bill has Napier, president emeritus of been introduced. The legisla- Right to Life of McHenry County. 5 Simple WayS to Support the ChurCh through your eState

Some of the group of marchers from the Rockford Diocese pose in 1. Make a gift of a specific amount. Gifts may be designated for general use front of the nation’s capital. or to fund a special need. Pecatonica Parish to Host Speaker 2. Make a gift of a specific type of asset. Real estate, appreciated stock, and other items of value are examples of properties that can be used to fund for World Day of the Sick, Feb. 11 charitable bequests. PECATONICA—St. Mary and answers. 3. Designate that a percentage of your estate be given to The Catholic Parish, 125 W. Fifth St., will The topic is appropriate for Foundation for the People of the Diocese of Rockford {parish name} through host an evening of prayer and all ages. Anyone who has faced your will or living trust. reflection to prepare for the up- hardships especially sickness coming Lenten Season on Tues- will find hope and peace in this 4. Give the remainder, or residue, of your estate that is, what remains after all day, Feb. 11. This is also the talk which will also prepare other bequests to friends and loved ones are satisfied. date when participants minds and hearts the univer- for Lent. The public is invited 5. Name your parish as a contingent beneficiary bequest in the event heirs sal Catho- to attend. have predeceased you. lic Church Father Wasilewski is the There is no limit on amounts deductible from federal gift and estate taxes o b s e r v e s medical ethicist for the Rock- for charitable gifts made by will or trust, so no tax will be due on assets World Day ford Diocese, adjunct instruc- of the Sick. tor for St. Anthony College of given in this way. To plan a charitable bequest, inform your attorney of G u e s t Nursing and the director of the your wishes and ask for advice regarding the speaker Permanent Diaconate Program. best form for your gift. will be He is in residence at St. Berna- F a t h e r Father dette Parish, Rockford. For further information, contact the K e n n e t h Wasilewski The evening will begin at Office of Stewardship Development Wasilewski 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall at Diocese of Rockford who will give a presentation on St. Mary, which is accessible to PO Box 7044 “Redemptive Suffering: Find- the handicapped. Refreshments ing Christian Meaning in Our will be served after the presen- Rockford, IL 61125 (815) 399-4300 Human Struggles.” His pre- tation. More information on: www.foundationrockford.org sentation will include prayer, The evening is made possible a talk and time for questions by St. Mary’s Women’s Guild. Thank You! 4 FRIDAY JANUARY 31, 2014 | T he Observer

Nation / World News in Brief Cardinal Defends Court continues injunction protecting Little Sisters from HHS mandate WASHINGTON (CNS)—The Supreme Court Jan. 24 issued a Publication of Blessed three-sentence order affirming — for the time being — an injunc- tion blocking enforcement against the Little Sisters of the Poor and the Christian Brothers of a mandate to provide contraceptive cov- JP II’s Private Notebooks erage in employee health insurance. The order released late in the afternoon affirmed Justice Sonia So- By Jonathan Radio commentator tomayor's Dec. 31 order in the case. Luxmoore called the publication It temporarily blocks the federal gov- Catholic News Service “no more than a mar- ernment from requiring the Denver- keting ploy.” based sisters and their co-plaintiffs at WA RSAW, Po - “The pope left a the Christian Brothers from having to land—The former great deal behind him, (CNS photo/Nancy Phelan Wiechec) meet that requirement of the Afford- personal secretary of illuminating his views Officials of the U.S. Depart- able Care Act. The Little Sisters and Blessed Pope John and beliefs in every ment of Health and Human the Christian Brothers had objected Paul II has approved area, and these note- Services regulate the Afford- to being required to justify to the gov- the publication of the books merely con- able Care Act. ernment that they should be entitled late pontiff’s private firm what we already to an exemption from the mandate notebooks, despite a know,” the commen- and that filling out the paperwork for a waiver that would instruct a request in his will that tator, Malgorzata Gla- third party to provide the contraceptive coverage amounts to them they should be burned. bisz-Pniewska, told being part of the mechanism for providing abortion and other mor- “In writing his will, Catholic News Service ally objectionable types of coverage. the Holy Father knew Jan. 27. he was entrusting “Having given so The end is near — possibly — for Internet these notebooks to much of himself to communication as we know it someone who would the world, John Paul WASHINGTON (CNS)—When a three-judge panel of the U.S. treat them responsi- II had a right to keep (CNS photo/Catholic Press Photo) something private. He Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled in Veri- bly,” said Cardinal Blessed Pope John Paul II zon's favor Jan. 14 on its suit against the Federal Communications Stanislaw Dziwisz of taught us the good of Commission, observers in the tech field Krakow, who not only utes and good manners, but the individual, how- suggested this could signal the end of served as the pope’s personal also by respect for the dead,” ever interesting to others, must the Internet as we know it. The court secretary throughout his almost the priest told Poland’s TVN always take priority over the threw out the FCC's Internet anti-block- 27-year pontificate, but was his television. good of society,” she said. ing and anti-discrimination rules, say- secretary in Krakow, had been “This public act of disobedi- Cardinal Dziwisz, 74, said in ing the FCC could not regulate Internet a student of then-Father Karol ence is a form of anti-witness the foreword to the new book service like it does telephone service Wojtyla in the seminary and and can’t be justified by any ex- that he had “faithfully followed (CNS photo/L. Johnston, St. Louis Review) the Holy Father’s will” after his because the FCC had chosen in 2002 A teenager uses an iPad in was ordained to the priesthood planation that it’s for the good to classify Internet service providers as by him in 1963. of the church. Does a clergy- death by “distributing all his St. Louis. possessions, particularly his providing information services, not tele- “I had no doubt these were man serving as a secretary personal mementos.” communications services. The concept is known as net neutrality such important items, testify- know better than St. Peter’s However, he added that he — short for network neutrality — the principle that all users of the ing to the spirituality of a great successor?” he asked. had not “had the courage to Internet and content providers of the Internet should be treated pope, that it would be a crime In a statement, Znak said equally. This happens with telephone service: You pay your bill, to destroy them,” Cardinal Dzi- burn the notebooks” because Cardinal Dziwisz had acted they “contained important in- and you're not going to get an advantage or disadvantage for wisz told a Jan. 22 news confer- “out of respect for John Paul things like how quickly you get a dial tone or how long it takes to ence in the southern Polish city formation about his life” and II” in not destroying the “two provided “the key to his spiri- make your connection. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to announce the release of the simple notebooks,” covering notebooks by the local Znak tuality.” has supported net neutrality since 2006. the years 1962-2003, which publishing house. Speaking at the January news contained the pope’s “most im- Founder of shelters for unwed teens, However, the planned Feb. conference, Cardinal Dziwisz portant personal questions.” their experiences inspire film 5 publication of the notebooks said he would use his share of It added that the 640-page ARLINGTON, Va. (CNS)—Every day, Kathy DiFiore, who helps has been widely criticized in profits from the book to com- Poland as an act of disloyalty to- book, “I Am Very Much in plete a 13,000 square-foot com- young unwed mothers in need and their children with shelter and God’s Hands,” would reveal support, tells God that she wants to do His will. DiFiore's convic- ward the late pope, who said in plex being built at a cost of $40 his will, published at his death Blessed John Paul’s “care for million in memory of Blessed tion that God repeatedly was asking her to share the stories of the his dearest friends and collabo- mothers she works with eventually led to the movie "Gimme Shel- in April 2005, that he counted John Paul in Krakow. The on his secretary to ensure his rators, and the church entrusted complex will include a basilica ter," now in theaters. The movie — starring Vanessa Hudgens, Ro- to him,” and allow readers to sario Dawson, Brendan Fraser and James Earl Jones — tells the wishes were observed after his housing blood and other relics “years of cooperation and help, “know Karol Wojtyla’s weak- from the pope. powerful story of a teenager faced nesses,” and “accompany the with desperate choices when she full of understanding.” He added that burning the An expert on the Catholic pope at moments of his great- pontiff’s notebooks would have finds herself pregnant and home- est closeness to God.” less in New Jersey and how meet- Church’s communist-era role, been comparable to destroying The former pope will be can- ing people who cared changes her. Father Tadeusz Isakowicz-Za- the wartime letters and note- onized April 27 at the Vatican. The movie was inspired by real leski, urged Poles to boycott books of Pope Pius XII, which Znak’s director, Henryk many historians and research- (CNS Photo/Roadside Attraction) events that took place in DiFiore's Znak and said publication of Wozniakowski, described the DiFiore, Jones, Hudgens, shelters, which have been provid- the notebooks would be “very ers had since “deeply regret- Krauss ing assistance to unwed mothers hurtful” in “consciously violat- notebooks as “a publisher’s ted.” on the East Coast for more than 30 years. Called Several Sources ing the pope’s will.” dream,” adding that Znak was The former secretary-general Shelters, the network includes a shelter for homeless women. "I “In European culture, a final ready to collaborate with “all of Poland’s bishops’ confer- like everything involved with helping them solve their problems, will is always binding, as long the biggest world publishing ence, Bishop Tadeusz Pieronek, bringing God into their lives, helping them to focus on motherhood, as its realization isn’t against houses” on foreign-language told Catholic News Service one baby at a time," she said in an interview with the Arlington the law and morality — this is editions. Jan. 27 that he believed the required not just by legal stat- However, a Catholic Polish pope had “not left an unambig- uous instruction” to burn the notebooks, adding that Blessed Weekdays about Top o’ the Morning with Bishop Malloy John Paul would have agreed to their publication if they were 6:58 a.m. Live on WREX-TV, Channel 13 in Rockford. Listen anytime to archived broadcasts at http://observer.rockforddiocese.org. 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AURORA Scholarship nominations: Rosary High School’s Dominican Alumnae Award nominations are open until Feb. 14. Nominees must have graduated from Rosary at least 10 years ago. Info: http://rosaryhs.com/ alumnae; Debbie Olson, 630/896- 0831, ext. 19, [email protected]. Feb. 3 ROCKFORD Online health talk: 7-8 p.m.; www. facebook.com/osfsaintanthony. Sponsor: OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Info: www.osfsaintanthony. org/AskAnExpert. (Photos provided) St. Margaret Mary School fifth- graders created Bible book- Save the Date marks with a message on one side and Feb. 13 a favorite BATAVIA Bible verse Brotherhood banquet: 6:30 p.m.; Holy Cross Parish, 2300 Main St. on the Speaker: Lester Munson, ESPN other. They reporter. Tickets on sale after Masses decorated in narthex. Cost: $15 per person. them with Feb. 15 stickers and pictures, then ROCKFORD tied the top with ribbon. The Couple’s study: 6 p.m. (first of 6 finished bookmarks went into sessions); St. Rita Parish, 6284 (Photo provided) a Bible to send to seminarian Valley Knoll Dr. Topic: The Beatitudes: Fourth-grader Daniel Hori shows part of his Peyton Manning creative biography book report using a po- Rev. Mr. Andrew Dietz. A Couple’s Path to Greater Joy. tato as the person. He and his classmates at St. Margaret Mary School in Algonquin took part in the project. Childcare provided for video and date night. Info: www.stritarockford. Eight-graders and chaperones org, 815/398-0853; Sue Knuth, [email protected]. from St. Mary School in Woodstock took a five-day trip SOMONAUK to Washington, D.C., Jan. 18-22. Bingo: 7:30 p.m.; Sandwich Opera House, 140 E. Railroad St., They toured the Basilica, and Sandwich. Sponsor: St. John the Air and Space, Natural History Baptist Parish, Somonauk. “Saints and Holocaust museums, Ford’s and Sinners” bingo by Vicki Quade. Theatre, and the Jefferson, Cost: $20 at parish or $22 online. FDR, Martin Luther King, Jr., Info: parish office, 320 S. Depot St. or 815/498-2010; stjbsom.org. Korean, Vietnam, Iwo Jima memorials, the Capital and Feb. 16 Library of Congress. They also SYCAMORE took part in the March for Life. 2 p.m.; St. Mary “Movie Bingo”: (Photo provided) Parish Memorial Hall, 322 Waterman St. New comedy by Vicki Quade, co- creator of “Late Nite Catechism.” Refreshments on sale before the What’s Up show. Cost: $20 advance, $25 at the door; $15 for 60 and older. Info: after Peter and Paul Parish, 414 First Submit Online: Parish, school and organization publicists may weekend Masses at the parish. Wed Feb 5 St. Self-help, peer support group. Info: Sister Margaret Mary Byrnes, send news and photos using interactive forms at http://observer. Feb. 22 Deadline for Feb. 14 What’s Up 847/516-2636. rockforddiocese.org/contact-us. Click on Submit Events and News. HUNTLEY (For events Feb. 17-23) (You may attach one picture per form.) Blood drive: 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; St. HUNTLEY Submit by Mail: Send mail submissions to The Observer, P.O. Box Mary Parish, 10307 Dundee Road. Women’s Day: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; St. 7044, Rockford, IL 61125. Sponsor: Knights of Columbus. Info: Fri Feb 7 Mary Parish, 10307 Dundee Road. Plan to submit dated material two to three weeks before publication. 630/584-1458. Speakers: Msgr. Steve Knox, Fa- Deadline is 10 days before publication. MCHENRY WOODSTOCK ther Jon Bakkelund, Carolyn King, Day of Renewal: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Spanish NFP seminar: 6:45-10 Martha Meus. Theme: “The New S. Galena Ave. Sponsor: Aquin Church of Holy Apostles, 5211 p.m.; St. Mary Parish, 312 Lincoln Evangelization: Sharing the Good Sun Feb 9 Athletic Department. Proceeds for W. Bull Valley Road. Sponsor: Ave. Introduction to Church teach- News of Jesus in Today’s World.” Magnificat. Speaker: Father Steven ing on sexuality and natural fam- Reservations by Feb. 5. Cost: $10. school sports. Two-course meal; Clarke, pastor of St. Joseph Parish ALGONQUIN ily planning for engaged couples. Info: Carolyn King, 847/612-5963 beer and wine; silent auction and in Harvard. Info: Annette Baber, Blood drive: 7 a.m.-1 p.m.; St. Cost: $45. Info: Diocesan LiFE Of- or [email protected] raffles. Bulldog athletes will serve 815/943-4395. Margaret Mary Parish hall, 111 fice, 815/399-4300, ext. 381; www. or Martha Meus, 847/961-5195 or and bus tables. Reserve by Feb. rockforddiocese.org/respectlife/ S. Hubbard St. Sponsor: Knights [email protected]. 3. Cost: $10 per ticket. Info: Aquin Elsewhere nfp-seminars. of Columbus. Photo IDs required. ROCKFORD Walk-ins welcome; donors receive offices at 1419 S. Galena Ave. or Table for Two: 6-8:30 p.m.; St. “He Is Risen” car magnet. 202 W. Pleasant St.; Beltline Cafe, Feb. 12 Sat Feb 8 Rita Parish, 6254 Valley Knoll Dr. 325 W. South St.; 815/235-3154, CLINTON, IOWA Three-course meal and Marriage FREEPORT Speaker: 2 and 6 p.m.; afternoon— ext. 226. CARY Ministry presentation. Cost: $25 Boosters dinner: 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Clinton (Iowa) Community College, For more events, visit the calendar 1000 Lincoln Blvd.; evening— Divorce and Beyond: 7-8:30 per couple. Info: 815/398-3466; Aquin Central Catholic Junior-Se- Ashford University, 400 N. Bluff p.m. (first of eight sessions); SS. [email protected]. nior High School cafeteria, 1419 page at www.rockforddiocese.org. Blvd. Sponsor: Sisters of St. Francis. Speaker: Kit Evans. Topic: Aurora Deanery Non-violence training. Info: www. ClintonFranciscans.com; www. First place in the Knights of Columbus paceebene.org. religious freedom essay contest in Feb. 22 Aurora, along with Grand Knight MUNDELEIN Ty Simmons (left), are Sam Wallace, Marriage workshop: 9 a.m.-1:30 Gabriella Nunez, Hannah Noel, p.m.; St. Mary of the Annunciation, Abigail Lieser, Molly Schiltz, eighth- 22333 W. Erhart Road. Speaker: graders from Holy Angels School, Dr. Allen Hunt. Topic: Passion and Purpose for Marriage. Music Erin Hawkins and Anna Stephens of by George Lower. Cost: $25 per Rosary High School, and KC Council person. Info: www.dynamiccatholic. 4849 advocate Norb Rozanski (right). com; www.stmaryfc.org. Sarah Wright (not pictured) also won. provided) (Photo 6 FRIDAY JANUARY 31, 2014 | The Observer

THE 815/399-4300 OBSERVER http://[email protected] Prayer Intentions and Scripture Readings February 2014 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Daily Scripture Readings Join Pope Francis in praying for these special 1 Help us get you ready for Lent. Please intentions this month: † Pray for the priests who Blessed Virgin Mary send your news about missions, speakers, Elders — That the Church and society may have served the Rockford 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Ps respect the wisdom and experience of older Diocese and who died 51:12-17; Mk 4:35-41 stations of the cross, fi sh fries, confessions people. this month on the days † Father Martin J. Collaboration in Evangelization — That listed. McEvoy, 1926 priests, religious, and lay people may work and other special activties by Feb. 12. Pope Francis together with generosity. Please pray for those who See page 5 for electronic and mail submission information. — http://www.apostleshipofprayer.org have a religious vocation.

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Presentation of the Lord Blaise, bishop, martyr 2 Sm 18:9-10, 14b, 24- Agatha, virgin, martyr Paul Miki and companions, Sir 47:2-11; Ps 18:31, 47, Blessed Virgin Mary Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb Ansgar, bishop 25a, 30-19:3; Ps 86:1-6; 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17; Ps 32:1-2, martyrs 50 -51; Mk 6:14-29 Jerome Emiliani, priest 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30, 16:5- Mk 5:21-43 5-7; Mk 6:1-6 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12; (Ps) 1 Father Lawrence Josephine Bakhita, virgin Pope Emeritus Benedict 13; Ps 3:2-7; Mk 5:1-20 † Father F. James Larson, † Msgr. Thomas S. Green, Chr 29:10-12; Mk 6:7-13 Urbaniak 1 Kgs 3:4-13; Ps 119:9-14; XVI Bishop David J. Malloy 2008 1986; † Father Philip † Father William Bally, Msgr. Thomas Dzielak Mk 6:30-34 Msgr. Everett Hiller Retired priests of the Bajo, 1996 1914; † Father Stephen K. † Father F. C. Voet, 1950; Father Steven Clarke diocese Vocations Potter, 2005 † Father Edward C. Coakley, 1966 Father Paul White 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 5th Ordinary Time Scholastica, virgin World Day of the Sick 1 Kgs 10:1-10; Ps 37:5-6, 1 Kgs 11:4-13; Ps 106:3-4, Cyril, monk Blessed Virgin Mary Is 58:7-10; Ps 112:4-9; 1 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13; Ps Our Lady of Lourdes 30-31, 39-40; Mk 7:14-23 35-37, 40; Mk 7:24-30 Methodius, bishop 1 Kgs 12:26-32, 13:33-34; Cor 2:1-5; Mt 5:13-16 132:6-10; Mk 6:53-56 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Ps † Father Alex S. McIsaac, Father Howard Barch 1 Kgs 11:29-32, 12:19; Ps Ps 106:6-7, 19-22; Mk Priests of the Freeport † Father Norbert M. 84:3-5, 10-11, Mk 7:1-13 1958 81:10-15; Mk 7:31-36 8:1-10 Deanery Richter, 2006 Father John A. Conventual Franciscans † Father Joseph P. Lynch, † Father Frederick J. Priests of the McHenry Slampak of St. Bonaventura 1952 Brummel, 1939 Deanery Msgr. Martin Heinz Province Father Keith Romke Father Ryan Browning

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 6th Ordinary Time Martyrs of China Jas 1:12-18; Ps 94:12-15, Jas 1:19-27; Ps 15:2-5; Mk Jas 2:1-9; Ps 34:2-7; Mk Peter Damian, bishop and Chair of St. Peter the Sir 15:15-20; Ps 119:1-2, Jas 1:1-11; Ps 119:67-68, 18-19; Mk 8:14-21 8:22-26 8:27-33 doctor of the Church Apostle 4-5, 17-18, 33-34; 1 Cor 71-72, 75-76; Mk 8:11-13 Father Daniel Malone Father Brian Grady † Father William V. Reedy, Jas 2:14-24, 26; Ps 112:1- 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 2:6-10; Mt 5:17-37 † Father Charles E. 1954 6; Mk 8:34-9:1 16:13-19 Women religious Sherman, 1999; † Father Bishop Emeritus Thomas † Father Raymond A. † Father James A. Quinn, Carlos Ho ner, 2001 G. Doran Horner, 1950; † Father 1927; † Father William Father Zbigniew Louis J. Pesut, 1999 Weber, 1936 Zajchowski, OFM Conv Father Francis McDonnell Members of the Servite Father Timothy Draper Order 23 24 25 26 27 28 7th Ordinary Time Jas 3:13-18; Ps 19:8-10, Jas 4:1-10; Ps 55:7-11, 23; Jas 4:13-17; Ps 49:2-3, Jas 5:1-6; Ps 49:14-20; Mk Jas 5:9-12; Ps 103:1-4, 8-9, Lv 19:1-2, 17-18; Ps 103:1- 15; Mt 9:14-29 Mk 9:30-37 6-11; Mk 9:38-40 9:41-50 11-12; Mk 10:1-12 4, 8, 10, 12-13; 1 Cor 3:16- All Priests and Religious Franciscan Sisters of † Father Leon X. DuFour, † Father Joseph F. † Father Desire D. Miller, 23; Mt 5:38-48 Perpetual Help 1934; † Father Robert C. Schlade, 2005 1947; † Father Joseph F. † Father Clemens Duerr, Troy, 1966 Seminarians of the Schlade, 2005 Help our children 1921 Father Brian Geary diocese Father Ariel Valencia in Peru. Be part of Father Thomas Father Scott DuVall the 2014 Heart to Bartolomeo Heart campaign! Bl. Daniel Brottier Martyrs of China 1876-1936 Feast: Feb. 28 died 1648-1930 Feast: Feb. 27 Daniel was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Blois, France, in 1899, then taught Of the 120 Martyrs of China, 87 were Chinese nationals and 33 were foreign missionaries. school for three years. But the foreign missions beckoned. He joined the Congregation They were executed during sporadic persecutions by warlords, local mandarins and provin- of the Holy Spirit and served eight years in West Africa. For health reasons he returned cial governors. The religiously motivated deaths occurred from the 17th to the 20th centuries. to France, where he raised money for a new cathedral in Dakar, Senegal. During World The martyrs were Catholic bishops, priests, nuns, brothers, seminarians, and lay women and War I he volunteered as a chaplain and spent 52 months at the front without being men. They also represented several religious orders: Dominicans, Franciscans, Augustin- wounded. From 1923 until the end of his life, he helped restore and run an orphanage ians, Jesuits and Lazarists. When the martyrs were canonized in 2000, China’s Foreign Min- in a Paris suburb. He was beatifi ed in 1984, and is the patron of orphans and abandoned istry condemned the action, saying some of the new saints had been accomplices of imperial- children. Daniel ministered always under the protection of St. Therese of Lisieux. ists invading China and their canonization offended the Chinese people and government.

In 2014 ... Beginning with The Observer. I resolve to read Subscribe online through our secure website. Visit us at http://observer.rockforddiocese.org. more Catholic Or call 815/399-4300, ext. 383, to order The Observer by phone. publications. We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover. The Observer | FRIDAY JANUARY 31, 2014 7 The Junior Observer Vol. 28, No. 5 Published by The Observer, Offi cial Catholic Newspaper of the Diocese of Rockford [email protected] A Good News Story Heavens Open When Jesus is Baptized Catholic News Service “I am baptizing you with water.” to be baptized. When he stood in Q&A front of John, John said, “I need to ohn the Baptist would be baptized by you, and yet you are cry out as he preached, What did John say Jesus coming to me?” “Repent, for the kingdom J would baptize people with? Jesus nodded and answered, of heaven is at hand!” He did not “Allow it now, for thus it is fi tting dress in fi ne clothing adorned with What happened in the heavens for us to fulfi ll all righteousness.” beautiful jewelry. Instead he wore after Jesus was baptized? So John baptized Jesus. clothing that had been made of cam- Read more about it in Mt 3.

(CNS) As soon as Jesus came up out el hair with a leather belt clasped around his waist. Yet people came Although many people loved John knew his words would an- of the water, the heavens opened up from all over Judea to listen to his John, not everyone did. A group of ger his critics, but he was commit- and the Spirit of God descended on sermons and to be baptized by him. Pharisees and Sadducees were in ted to serving God. “I am baptizing Jesus in the form of a dove. A voice John is the man whose purpose one of the crowds that had come to you with water, for repentance,” he from the sky declared, “This is my in the ministry of Jesus was writ- hear John. When John saw them, said, “but the one who is coming beloved Son, with whom I am well ten about by the prophet Isaiah: “A he called out to them. “You brood after me is mightier than I. I am not pleased.” voice of one crying out in the desert, of vipers! Who warned you to fl ee worthy to carry his sandals. He will After his baptism, Jesus was led ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make from the coming wrath? Produce baptize you with the Holy Spirit and by the Spirit into the desert where straight his paths.’” But John was good fruit as evidence of your re- fi re.” He was talking about Jesus. he was tempted by the devil. He tri- not boastful. He knew his work pentance. ... Therefore every tree On a day like many others, umphed over temptation by relying was only the beginning of a special that does not bear good fruit will be John was baptizing people in the on the Scriptures, and then angels work of God. cut down and thrown into the fi re.” Jordan River. Jesus was in line came and ministered to him. Share What‛s in Your Heart with Children in Peru his year, you A boy in Chulucanas, Peru, shows his hearts when Here‛s How You Can Help have more time he receives his school Decorate these double hearts and send them, with a $2 donation for each pair, to The Junior than usual to supplies, gifts from children Observer, Heart to Heart, P.O. Box 7044, Rockford, IL 61125. Do not mount your hearts on other paper T of the Rockford Diocese. provided) (Photo because it adds to mailing costs. The deadline for hearts and donations is Good Friday, April 18. help the children in the Diocese of Chulucanas in In addition to sending aries and helped build a Since the program be- with more than $49,000, to Peru. hearts and donations, our church in the Diocese of gan, Heart to Heart has sent help school children in Peru. We usually launch our diocese has sent mission- Chulucanas. thousands of hearts, along Can you help this year? annual Heart to Heart proj- ect at the end of January because Lent often starts in February. But this year, Heart to Heart ... De Corazón al Corazón Ash Wednesday isn’t un- Rockford — 2014 — Chulucanas til March 5, so you have a whole extra month to decorate your hearts, col- lect your $2, and send your donation to The Junior Observer. Maybe you can decorate two pairs of hearts to help two children in Peru. Fourteen years ago, Rita Prunuske, former president of the Rockford Deanery Di- ocesan Council of Catholic Women, and former Junior Observer editor Penny Wiegert heard that poor children in Peru were un- able to attend school be- cause they had no paper and pencils. They decided to ask the children of the Rockford Diocese to help. So was born Heart to Heart — a program that links children of the Rockford Diocese to those in Chulucanas, Peru. 8 FRIDAY JANUARY 31, 2014 | The Observer

Faith Forum Those Who Depend Entirely on God Have Got it Made Teaching Moment by Bishop Emeritus Any personal achievement, Liturgy of the Church them, all would be better ... if only I could win lottery, then ... if Thomas G. Doran whether it’s a long marriage, or only I lose a few pounds, then ... if only I retire, then ... Blessed- getting a degree, or climbing a by Father John ness is connected with the kind of person you have become: you Slampak, STL mountain, or raising a family, Member of the want what is right before God and others. The blessedness Christ begins with a belief that it is Diocesan brings is based on knowing you belong to God and that, no matter [email protected] possible. Liturgical Commission what, God will be standing by you. Bishop Doran’s column will Two people were sent to a re- Have you ever forgiven someone? [email protected] return soon. Send your topics mote country to sell shoes. One Blessed are they who show mercy. or questions for Bishop Doran’s wrote back, “I have terrible Have you ever realized that you Teaching Moment to news about this god-forsaken place! Nobody wears shoes! I’m Blessedness is were helpless in a certain situation [email protected] coming home!” and had only God to rely on? connected with the The other wrote home, “This is a wonderful country! Nobody Blessed are the poor in spirit. The Pope On... wears shoes ... yet! Send 5,000 pairs!” kind of person you Have you ever been in a situation It is a matter of attitude, what you believe and how you choose where the wrong thing looked ex- to see. have become ... tremely attractive and the right thing Praying for the Each of us is graced by God in baptism and how you live each looked extremely difficult, and you day in presence of God is your spirituality. The challenge from asked God to help you do the right thing because you really want- Unity of Christians Jesus is to make God’s gift of grace the basis for your life, a life ed to do it but weren’t sure you could? From page 2 lived in faith. If you do, you are then expected to live that grace Blest are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness. We have all been damaged beatitudinally, Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the king- Have you ever been extremely sad or upset over a loss of some by these divisions. None of dom of heaven. Those who depend entirely on God have got it kind but worked your way through it and later realized that it us wishes to become a cause made. Then you will be with God in your sorrow, humbleness, helped you to grow and become a better person? of scandal. And so we are all mercy, clean heart, peacemaker, persecuted, in all of the beati- Blessed are the sorrowing. journeying together, fraternally, tudes. Have you ever worked at overcoming violence in all its forms on the road towards unity, Jesus is teaching that you have to have the right attitude in life. in the family, in society, the world and shown respect for life by bringing about unity even as If you do that, even when things seem to go wrong you will be the way you live? we walk. That unity comes blessed with a happiness that only God can give. Blessedness does Blessed are the makers of peace. from the Holy Spirit and brings not depend on external circumstances as though if you changed How blessed are you? us something unique which only the Holy Spirit can do, that is, reconciling our differences. Since the children share in blood and flesh, Jesus likewise shared in them ... Because he himself The Lord waits for us all, ac- companies us all, and is with was tested through what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being tested. us all on this path of unity. — Hebrews 2:18 Christ, dear friends, cannot be divided! This conviction must sustain Holiness, Wholeness, and Depression and encourage us to persevere with humility and trust on the External appearances can In Exile just as narrow sectarianism forever presents itself as fierce loy- way to the restoration of full easily fool us, and often do. alty, and repressed sexuality and denial of one’s complexity, espe- visible unity among all believ- That’s true in every area of hu- by Father Ronald cially one’s sexual complexity, take on the guise of wholeness and ers in Christ. man life, and religion is no ex- Rolheiser, OMI stability. Depression, sentimentality, fearfulness, rigidity, sectari- ception. President of the Oblate anism, repression and denial like to hide behind nobler things. Tonight I think of the work of School of Theology, two great Popes: Blessed John Some years ago, I lived in a San Antonio, Texas I say this sympathetically. None of us is free from these strug- seminary for nearly two years gles. But, with that being confessed, we shouldn’t be fooled by XXIII and Blessed John Paul with a young seminarian who, www.ronrolheiser.com false sanctity. Depression, sentimentality, fearfulness, narrow- II. In the course of their own by all outward appearances, ness, rigidity, and repression drain the energy from a room. Real lives, both came to realize the appeared to be the ideal candidate for priesthood and ministry. sanctity, piety, orthodoxy, loyalty, wholeness and stability bring urgency of the cause of unity Intelligent, conscientious, prayerful, strongly committed to his energy into a room and don’t make you swallow hard and feel and, once elected bishops of studies, and with a deep concern for the poor, he seemed above guilty because your own blood is filled with a more robust energy. Rome, they guided the entire the more mundane and secular concerns of his peers. He wasn’t The presence of real sanctity sets Catholic flock decisively on the paths of ecumenism. ... interested in drinking beer, arguing football, gossiping, making The presence of you free and gives you permission small talk or wasting time with the other seminarians. to feel good about your humanity, With them, I think too of Pope While these other things were going on, he was normally found real sanctity sets no matter how red your blood. Real Paul VI, another great pro- in either the chapel, the library, or at his desk, busy about more you free and gives sanctity attracts and radiates life; moter of dialogue; in these serious things. Moreover, he was always courteous and polite to a it doesn’t unconsciously beg you to very days we are commemo- fault, no harsh words, bitter slang, or salacious jokes issued from you permission to play the Good Samaritan to cheer it rating the fiftieth anniversary his mouth. He did all the right things. feel good about up. of his historic embrace with But none of us living with him confused him with a saint. He your humanity ... We see this, for example, in Mother the Patriarch Athenagoras of was a sincere young man but not a particularly happy one. Why Teresa. As we now know from her Constantinople. not? Because, while externally he was doing everything right, diaries, she spent the last 60 years of The work of these, my prede- what radiated from his person was not life but depression. her life in a deep, painful dark night of the soul. During the last 60 cessors, enabled ecumenical His entry into a room had the effect of draining some energy years of her life she was struggling interiorly for consolation, yet dialogue to become an essen- from the room. He was doing everything right, but his energy everything about her radiated the opposite. She filled a room with tial dimension of the ministry wasn’t right. The other seminarians, for all their mundane inter- energy. She lit up a room like a powerful light bulb. She wasn’t just of the bishop of Rome, so that ests, were perceptive and good-hearted enough to recognize that doing all the right things; she was radiating a life-giving energy. today the Petrine ministry can- he needed help and would play the Good Samaritan, taking turns And that is how, in the end, we need to discern genuine sanctity, not be fully understood without sitting beside him at table, hoping to cheer him up a little. genuine piety, genuine orthodoxy, genuine loyalty and genuine this openness to dialogue with The seminary rector, too, recognized a problem and sent him wholeness from their false guises. all believers in Christ. to a psychologist who told the young man that he was on the edg- Genuine sanctity brings energy into a room, depression drains es of a clinical depression and that he would be well-advised to it from a room; genuine piety, like a beautiful icon, attracts you, Dear brothers and sisters, let leave the seminary, at least for a while. The young man did leave sentimentality makes you uncomfortable, wanting to shield your us ask the Lord Jesus, who seminary, eventually regained his health and is today a man who eyes; genuine orthodoxy makes you want to embrace the whole has made us living mem- brings a robust energy into a room. world, rigidity makes you fearful and petty; genuine loyalty has bers of his body, to keep us deeply united to him, to help This is not an uncommon example. One of the struggles we pe- you standing up for your loved ones, narrow sectarianism makes us overcome our conflicts, our rennially face with religious discernment is that it’s easy to mis- you a bigot; genuine wholeness has already faced the dark chaos divisions and our self-seeking. take depression for sanctity, sentimentality for piety, rigidity for of your human and sexual complexity, repression and denial make And let us remember that unity orthodoxy, narrow sectarianism for loyalty, repressed sexuality you huddle in fear before those dark corners. is always better than conflict! for wholeness, and denial of one’s complexity for stability. There’s a double challenge in this. Depression can look like sanctity because the person within its First, as this pertains to our own lives, we must be more honest And so may he help us to be grip will appear to be free from the normal urges that come from and courageous in facing our own chaos and recognize our per- united to one another by one our more-earthy passions. Sentimentality invariably gravitates petual propensity to disguise our weaknesses as virtues. force, by the power of love towards piety and dresses itself as devotion. Rigidity invariably Second, we need, as the poet William Stafford puts it, to make which the Holy Spirit pours into cloaks itself as an overzealous concern for truth and orthodoxy, sure that we are not following the wrong star home. our hearts (cf. Rom 5:5). Amen. The Observer | FRIDAY JANUARY 31, 2014 9

Viewpoints Another View CNS/ Joe Heller Finding Big and Small Ways to End Hunger In the Chinese culture in which I grew up, it is considered bad luck to have an empty rice container. Even today, my husband and I always replenish the vessel and have an extra bag of rice in store. This is symbolic of a life of plenty and a practical measure to not go hungry. By some estimates, more than 840 million people, one in eight in the world, go to bed hungry every night. While hunger is gen- erally associated with develop- Our Global Family ing countries, about 15 percent by Carolyn Woo of families in the U.S. are clas- President and CEO sifi ed as “food insecure,” mean- Catholic Relief Services ing they suffer from hunger. The United Nations rates mal- nutrition as the single biggest contributor to disease. Almost Catholic News Service 7 million children under 5 die every year of hunger-related ailments: one-third due to malnutri- tion. Iodine defi ciency is the greatest cause of mental disabilities and brain damage. With a call to action by Pope Francis, Caritas Internationalis (the Vatican-based federation of Catholic charities), launched the “One Human Family, Food for All” campaign to end hunger by From Our Readers 2025. Father Mazzuchelli was pastor of St. Patrick’s, The Catholic Church believes that there is suffi cient food for Celebrate Father Mazzuchelli everyone and views hunger as a problem that we can end. 150 Years After His Death Benton, for the last 15 years of his life. I felt hon- ored to serve the same parish for a few years. The causes of hunger are many. Poverty prohibits access to On Feb. 23, 1864, the Venerable Father Samuel The sesquicentennial commemoration of Fa- food, and hunger in turn traps people in deeper poverty by sig- Mazzuchelli unexpectedly died from pneumo- ther Samuel Mazzuchelli’s death will extend nifi cantly reducing their ability to function, work, go to school or nia that he contracted after a sick call in Benton, from Feb. 23 to Nov. 4, his birthday. Pilgrimages, fi ght disease. Wis. He died as he lived, serving others. special Masses and other activities are planned. Small-scale farmers or landless laborers represent 75 percent In an obituary published in the San Francisco For more information e-mail Sister Betty Kugi of those who go hungry, according to Bread for the World Insti- tute. Generally, they do not have capital to invest in equipment, Monitor and in New York’s Metropolitan Re- at [email protected] or call the Sinsinawa tools, irrigation, seeds for new crops and training that would al- cord, his friend Judge Charles Corkery summed Dominican Archives at 608/748-4411. low them to earn a living. Calamities from drought, fl oods, pests up Father Samuel’s life with the words,“He was Father Don Lange or climate change put food out of reach for those who rely on the a good man.” Another obituary published in the Sesquicentennial Committee member Cincinnati Catholic Telegraph said, “Whoever land to sustain them. knew him but loved him?” Wars and violent confl icts displace farmers and herders from During 2014 there will be the sesquicentennial Take and Pray: Adoration, their land, and starvation is sometimes used to eliminate the en- commemoration of his death 150 years ago. It Petition, Contrition emy. Volatile prices exacerbate the problem affecting rural and offers unique opportunities to learn more about urban poor. this holy priest whom contemporaries called a “Take and eat; this is my body.” Mt 26:26. One-third of food produced is never consumed, says the U.N. living saint. Much cannot get into the market because there are no roads, At Fort Mackinac, Mich., he defended Catho- Jesus instituted the sacrament of the Eucha- warehouses and post-harvest production facilities. There is also lic soldiers’ right to attend Sunday Mass. He rist at the Last Supper. He broke the unleavened waste from our tables and refrigerators when food is tossed away. protested injustices against Indians and settlers. bread giving it to his disciples saying, “Take, A comprehensive discussion of ways to end hunger is not pos- He opposed slavery and condemned the Civil eat; this is my body.” In the Roman Catholic sible in a short essay. The important point is that solutions are War’s bloodshed. His example inspires us to sup- Church pieces of bread have been replaced with needed. port rights of the unborn, immigrants, minority a round host, which is blessed and distributed It could mean coming up with transformative means such as groups and other victims of injustice. to the faithful, hopefully in a state of grace. resistant varieties and diversifi cation of crops. It could mean gov- When cholera struck New Diggings, Wis., Fa- I write because through the years I have ob- ernment investments in agriculture infrastructure or private in- ther Samuel buried the dead and comforted sur- served a lack of love at the reception of Com- vestment that provides affordable capital and insurance to small vivors. Fire destroyed Benton’s Primitive Meth- munion. I made my fi rst holy Communion in farmers, protection of farmer land rights for men and women, odist church and he sent a then large amount of 1945. We were instructed that the consecrated or effi cient food aid that increases fl exibility and builds up local money to help rebuild. Host contained the Real Presence of Jesus. We markets. Father Mazzuchelli assisted (Iowa) Bishop all knelt to receive Communion. The Host was Programs that enhance crop resilience and incomes for small- Mathias Loras as Dubuque’s bishop and built the not even to touch our teeth. We were to carry scale farmers also would help, as well as a provision of nutrition original St. Raphael Cathedral. it back to our pews, bow our heads and pray. for the fi rst 1,000 days of life (from conception to 2 years of age). He planned the construction of St. Mary Never would we be as close to God on earth as We can solve the problem. We must. Food is a requirement for Church, Galena. He also (designed) Galena’s St. we were at these moments. life and for human dignity. It is not optional and ultimately it Michael Church. He delivered more than 280 ser- Times have changed. The reception of Com- comes from the bounty of God. Pope Francis in addressing the mons in Galena from 1835 to 1843. Galena Irish munion is now a momentary interlude during Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations last affectionately called him Father Matthew Kelly. the Mass. Going to and returning from Com- June said we fi ght to end hunger in order “to satisfy the demands Father Mazzuchelli worked extensively with munion is a time to recognize your friends of justice, fairness and respect for every human being.” the Indians and described the Black Hawk War in and relatives in the church. No sooner have we Support your local food bank, do not waste food, stand up his “Memoirs.” You may have seen Chief Black consumed the Host and it is forgotten. Chat- against policies that reduce food assistance to the poor, whether Hawk’s statue near Oregon. ting and singing have replaced prayer. This ac- in the U.S. or overseas, and sign up for Catholics Confront Global In 1847 Father Mazzuchelli founded the Sin- tion can only be concluded by observers that Poverty at www.confrontglobalpoverty.org. sinawa Dominican Sisters who continue his the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist no work. In the forward to Father Mazzchelli’s book longer holds sway. And this is just one crack in Thomas Craughwell, author of the books “Saints Behaving Badly” “Memoirs,” Bishop James Shannon wrote that it faith that has taken hold. and “This Saint Will Change Your Life,” after many years of writing is hard to name a group that has done more to At the consecration, the tradition was that our Patron Saint column, has retired. We wish him well in his new Christianize and civilize the Midwest than these every able body person fell to their knees in endeavors and thank him for years of good reading. religious women. I agree. 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Director or Coordinator of Religious Education At the Movies On TV Broadcast times may vary; check Small parish seeks part-time director or coordinator ters (Julianne Nicholson, Ju- trip to Chicago in the company of religious education. Religious education training and liette Lewis, Julia Roberts). of a beat poet (Garrett Hed- local listings. No sooner has the tribe gath- lund) and a heroin-addicted experience preferred. The successful applicant will be “Franciscan University a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing and ered than father is found — at jazz musician (John Good- Presents: Faith and Media” the bottom of a nearby lake, man). Inspired by the life of — Feb. 2, 9-10 p.m. (EWTN): passionately living the Catholic faith. a suicide. His death forces genre legend Dave Van Ronk Host Michael Hernon leads a To apply send cover letter, resume, and three long-suppressed emotions to (1936-2002), writers and co- discussion about the relation- references to: the surface, and the post-fu- directors Joel and Ethan Coen ship between the church and Rev. Dennis Morrissy, Pastor neral family dinner turns into chart an absorbing, atmospher- the media with Doug Keck, St. Mary of the Assumption Parish a nightmare. The ties that bind ic odyssey with hummable mu- president and chief operating are more like nooses around sic. But their script is chock-full 123 S. County Line Road offi cer of Eternal Word Televi- various necks, and reconcilia- of fi lthy dialogue and, worse Maple Park, IL 60151 sion Network, and panelists tion takes a back seat to ret- still, freighted with misguided Regis Martin and Scott Hahn of ribution. values concerning the sacred- the theology department at the THIS FILM CONTAINS a re- ness of human life and the gift Franciscan University of Steu- lentlessly negative portrayal of of sexuality. Executive Director benville, Ohio. family life, drug use, profane, THIS FILM CONTAINS a be- John Paul ll (JPII) Renewal Center crude and sexual language. nign view of abortion, promis- “Roman Catacomb Mystery” This position will work closely with the Board, especially under cuity and contraception, drug — Feb. 5, 8-9 p.m. (PBS): This the direction of the president, to manage all aspects of the Inside Llewyn O use, profane, crude and sexual episode of the series “Nova” of- Ministry. 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Village during the early years Montini Catholic School in McHenry, Illinois has an opening l Marketing: Reach out to and build relationships in the of that turbulent decade. As he for its principal position for the 2014-15 school year. Montini Diocese and local parish Adult Formation and Youth Groups. struggles to relaunch himself is a Pre-K – 8 elementary school with an enrollment of ap- l Build out a “Presenters Stable.” These are speakers who as a solo act following the sui- proximately 315 students which is sponsored and supported are able and willing to present on various topics. We may cide of his musical partner, the by the three parishes in the community. 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