ADVENT 2014

JANUARY 11TH BRUNCH 62ND ANNUAL RED MASS Jesuit Father Kevin Holy Spirit Can O’Brien to Speak at ‘Transform’ January Brunch ix members of the United SStates Supreme Court and he Vice President for the White House Chief of Staff TMission and Ministry joined Carlo Maria at Vigano, Apostolic Nuncio to is scheduled to address the United States, local the John Carroll Society and at the 62nd Red at a brunch following a Mass. Arlington Paul S. Mass for the Feast of the Loverde was the principal cel- Lord’s on January ebrant at the annual Mass held 11, 2015. Father Kevin at the Cathedral of St. Matthew Courtesy Photo O’Brien, S.J. will present

Father Kevin F. the Apostle Oct. 5 – one day Photo By Christopher Newkumet O’Brien, S.J. “ Francis: The First before the new session of the Jesuit Pope.” Using Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde, the main celebrant of Supreme Court opened on the the 62nd annual Red Mass, speaks with Chief Justice of Ignatian spirituality and Jesuit forma- fi rst Monday of October. tion, Father O’Brien will explore how the United States John G. Roberts, Jr. and his wife, Jane Sullivan Roberts, outside the Cathedral of St. Matthew the the faithful can interpret Francis’ words “Strengthened by the Holy Spirit – his presence and his Apostle on Oct. 5. Chief Justice Roberts began his tenth and actions. “By understanding the Pope session on the Supreme Court on Oct. 6. from these perspectives, we can appreci- power – may we go forth in such a way to bring honor and ate more deeply our role in sharing the Clad in red-colored vestments represent- glory to God,” prayed Bishop Loverde. joy of the Gospel,” Father O’Brien said. ing the tongues of fi re symbolizing the Father O’Brien currently serves as Vice Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. who Holy Spirit, Washington Auxiliary Bish- President for Mission and Ministry at will begin his 10th session on the ops Martin Holley and Barry Knestout Georgetown University. In that role, court attended the Mass with Associate with Bishop Richard Higgins, auxiliary he is responsible for the development justices Antonin Scalia, Anthony M. bishop of the Archdiocese for the Military and delivery of programs and services Kennedy, Clarence Thomas, Stephen Services USA, joined priests of the arch- that promote the and Jesuit G. Breyer and Elena Kagan. Denis diocese to concelebrate the Mass. McDonough, the White House Chief character of Georgetown among faculty, In addition to government offi cials, of Staff, also attended the Solemn Mass students, staff, alumni and University guests included John J. DeGioia, presi- of the Holy Spirit – a centuries old governing boards. He also oversees the dent of Georgetown University, John tradition invoking God’s blessings on largest campus ministry in the country. Garvey, president of The Catholic Uni- all who work for justice. In Washing- versity, deans of local law schools, judges, A graduate of Georgetown, Father ton the fi rst Red Mass sponsored by the attorneys, and law school students. O’Brien holds a law degree from the John Carroll Society was held in 1953. University of Florida, his home state; Msgr. Peter Vaghi, of a Masters degree in Philosophy from the Society, read the homily Fordham, and a Master of Divinity and prepared by Washington Car- Continued on next page dinal , who was called to for the Synod on the Family. In the written homily, Car- VOL. 21 NO. 1 dinal Wuerl pointed out the INSIDE reason for the Red Mass. “We know that we need, and so Page 3 Discipleship is a Lifetime Photo By Christopher Newkumet we ask for, the gifts of insight, Job, says Boston Cardinal Washington Auxiliary Bishop Barry Knestout presents the Manifesting the Kingdom Award to Elizabeth Meers, inspiration, of right judgment, Page 6 Developing Friendship and president and Msgr. Peter Vaghi, chaplain during the of wisdom – gifts of the Holy Faith in Italy brunch following the 62nd annual Red Mass. The award, Spirit,” Cardinal Wuerl wrote. Page 8 Cardinal Wuerl Highlights presented to the John Carroll Society is in honor of the Of these gifts, wisdom stood for John Paul II’s Legacy 75th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Washington. Continued on page 7

WWW.JOHNCARROLLSOCIETY.ORG John Carroll Society Jesuit Father Kevin O’Brien to Established 1951 Archdiocese of Washington Speak at January Brunch Continued from page 1 Offi cers Board of Governors President, Elizabeth B. Meers Carol Grefenstette Bates Licentiate in Sacred Theology from the First Vice President, Thomas M. Loughney, M.D. Elizabeth Brown, R.N. Weston Jesuit School of Theology, now Second Vice President, Philip J. Ward William E. Conway, Jr. part of Boston College. Secretary, Bernadette Semple Kristine J. Dunne Assistant Secretary, Preeya Noronha Pinto Daniel W. Hardwick His award-winning book, The Ignatian Treasurer, David B. Florenzo Winnie Keon Adventure: Experiencing the Spiritual Assistant Treasurer, Mary Ann Dmochowski Daniel M. Kerns, Jr. Exercises of St. Ignatius in Daily Life, Chaplain, Rev. Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi David Matuszewski was published in 2011 by Loyola Press. Immediate Past President, Paul G. Scolese William Milligan A 10 a.m. Mass for the Feast of the Historian, Jane Sullivan Roberts Christopher H. Mitchell Baptism of the Lord is scheduled for Parliamentarian, John J. DeGioia, Ph.D. Michael J. Nardotti Executive Director, Colleen Mudlaff Maya M. Noronha January 11, 2015 at St. Patrick’s , Edward Orzechowski Washington, D.C. The principal Thomas Winkler, M.D. celebrant and homilist is scheduled to be Auxiliary Bishop Martin Holley. Father O’Brien will speak at the brunch NEW JCS MEMBERS As of October 30, 2014 immediately following the Mass. The brunch will be held at the Hotel Michael d’Arcy, M.D. Kira Leishear Gregory Giammittorio Maureen Noonan Elizabeth Dugan, M.D. Sheridan Watson South Patterson Sponsor: Maureen Irani Monaco. Space is limited, and the Hugh Ferridge Peter White Sponsor: Lowell H. Patterson, III Tracy Ferridge Sponsor: Maya Noronha Ellen Morrison reservations are expected to fi ll quickly. James Gillespie Michael Huston Sponsor: John Joseph Stephen Joyce Alison Shields Sponsor: John and Zina Bash John Kozak William Shields Mary P. Brown Robert Murphy, M.D. Sponsor: Fran Black Terry Eaton Sponsor: Eileen Mayer Dennis Potts Sponsor: Hon. John Bayly Hon. Anthony Trenga James Bigony Leonard Peterson Katherine Vaghi Samantha Marton Ed Liva Sponsor: Colleen Mudlaff Vincent Vaghi, Jr. Sponsor: Santa Bigony Sponsor: Ryan Blaney Sponsor: Rev. Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi Champa Soyza Bernardine Clark James Kahrs Sponsor: Al Quaye Thomas Gies Mark Clark Sponsor: George Braun John Kane Sponsor: Thomas J. Connelly Leslie McClellan Mary Kane Brenner Fissell Sponsor: Lucia Rappazzo Eileen Mayer Anne Thomas Sponsor: Jim Bowe Sponsor: Carol Bates Jason Thomas Daniel J. Calhoun Sponsor: William E. Conway, Jr. Ryan Mulvey Sponsor: Christopher Sands Gregory Gallagher Sponsor: Marie Connell John E. Lazar Michael Hickey Juli Haller Marysue K. Shore Kerry B. McTigue Heather Bock Sponsor: Mark Schamel Sponsor: David Evans Sponsor: Daniel Hardwick Sponsor: John J. Donovan, Jr. Ellen Crisham Louis Brenner Alexander Boucher Jennifer Bruneau Sponsor: Gordon Todd Eric Brugel Benjamin St. Angelo Sponsor: David Florenzo Peggy Nienaber Sponsor: Brad Kelly Meghan Casey Sponsor: Petch Gibbons John Crisham Sponsor: Jennifer Wimsatt Michael Johnson Sponsor: Jeanne Garvey Pusateri

Joel Buckman Edward Wenger Courtesy Photo Michael J. Michlowski, Jr. Sponsor: Kevin J. McIntyre Joseph Noonan Bryana Banashefsky Robert Vanasse Sponsor: Will Haun Sponsor: Timothy Young From left to right: Elizabeth B. Meers, president; Sponsor: Elizabeth B. Meers Marisa Van Saanen Loris Cardinal Capovilla, former secretary to Saint Sponsor: Joseph Barloon John XXIII and Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi, chaplain, after presenting the John Carroll Society Medal to Cardinal Capovilla during the society’s pilgrimage to Italy. UPCOMING EVENTS 2014-15

December 6, 2014 Vice President for Mission and Ministry, April 11, 2015 Georgetown University. ST. NICHOLAS MASS AND GIFT DRIVE 29TH ANNUAL DINNER The Church of the Little Flower, Bethesda, February 28, 2015 Four Seasons Hotel, Washington DC 5 p.m. Mass, Principal Celebrant: Rev. 6:30 p.m. Cocktails; 7:30 p.m. Dinner Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi; Homilist: Rev. Mark LENTEN DAY OF RECOLLECTION Ivany. Reception and visit with St. Nick to Washington Retreat Center, 8:30 a.m. December 2014 – June 2015 Retreat Director: Rev. Stephen D. Ryan, follow in Hall. FIRST THURSDAY TALKS O.P. January 11, 2015 Rev. Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi to present an March 15, 2015 eight part series, “The Upper Room: JANUARY MASS AND BRUNCH ON THE Classroom for the New Evangelization.” FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF OUR LORD 25TH ANNUAL ROSE MASS First Thursdays, -- December 4; St. Patrick’s Church Washington, DC at Church of the Little Flower, Bethesda, February 5; March 5; May 7 and June 10 a.m. Principal Celebrant and Homilist: 10:30 a.m. Mass; Principal Celebrant: His 4 at The Church of the Little Flower, Most Rev. Martin Holley; concelebrant: Eminence, Donald Cardinal Wuerl. Hom- Bethesda, at 7 a.m. (following the 6:30 Rev. Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi, chaplain. Brunch ilist: Rev. Kevin Fitzgerald, S.J. Luncheon to Mass) in the Rectory Meeting Room. to follow at Hotel Monaco, 700 F Street, follow in the Parish Hall with the JCS Pro N.W. Speaker: Rev. Kevin F. O’Brien, S.J., Bono Health Care Service Awards.

2 — The Carroll Citizen Advent 2014 9TH ANNUAL JOHN CARROLL SOCIETY LECTURE Discipleship is a Lifetime Job says Boston Cardinal

oday’s Catholics, like the fi rst disciples, be part of the family Tare being called to be missionaries of Christ,” Cardinal and bring the Good News of Jesus to the O’Malley said. world, Boston Cardinal Seán O’Malley The cardinal added said Sept. 9 in the John Carroll Society’s that sharing the faith fall lecture at the Newseum in Washing- can also provide an ton. And the most challenging missionary opportunity to deepen territory today, he added, might be the one’s own faith. “By secularized Western world, which he said bringing others to sometimes seems “vaccinated against the Christ, we draw closer faith.” to Him ourselves,” “ is calling on all of us to he said. be missionary disciples, to be missionar- Photo by Christopher Newkumet Photo by During a question ies in our own communities, in our own From left to right: Erik Causey, chair of fall lecture, with Elizabeth and answer session country where so many Catholics have Meers, president of the John Carroll Society, Boston Cardinal Seán after his talk, Cardinal stormed off, dozed off or simply drifted O’Malley and Msgr. Peter Vaghi, chaplain at the 9th annual fall O’Malley was asked from the Church,” said Cardinal O’Malley. lecture. how people can avoid In the cardinal’s talk “Pope Francis and being complacent the New Evangelization,” he noted how enticed many people to look at the about their faith in their everyday lives. Jesus gave the to his Church again,” he said. He encouraged people to fi nd time for disciples to bring the Gospel to the world. daily prayer and Scripture refl ection, and The cardinal noted how Pope Francis “Now it’s our turn to go out and make to seek friends who share their faith and has refl ected Jesus’s love for the poor, disciples and to have the courage and gen- ideals. “The call to discipleship is a call by visiting an Italian island where erosity to do it,” Cardinal O’Malley said. to conversion, and that’s a lifetime job,” 360 African immigrants seeking a he said. The cardinal pointed out how recent better life had perished when a ship , from Pope Paul VI to St. John Paul II capsized there one year ago. Dur- When asked about the Synod on the to Pope Benedict XVI and now Pope Fran- ing that visit, Pope Francis decried Family taking place in Rome in October, cis, have emphasized the need for a “new what he called a “globalization of Cardinal O’Malley said that gathering evangelization” to bring Christ to today’s indifference” toward the poor and would offer an important opportunity to world. “Pope Francis is challenging us to vulnerable. “We cannot be indiffer- refl ect on ways to strengthen and sup- embrace the New Evangelization with new ent. We must overcome indifference port families. “Families are experiencing ardor, boldness and great love for all those in our lives and help people see the all kinds of challenges, and the Church whom God places in our path.” Church’s teaching is about loving and must accompany them,” he said. The cardinal quoted the opening sentence caring for everyone,” said Cardinal Asked about his favorite saint, Cardinal of Pope Francis’s apostolic exhortation, O’Malley, who witnessed the chal- O’Malley smiled and noted that he was Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gos- lenges faced by Central American wearing the brown Franciscan robes pel): “The joy of the Gospel fi lls the hearts immigrants when he served for 20 of his religious order, so of course he and the lives of all who encounter Jesus.” years at the Hispanic Catholic Center admires St. Francis of Assisi. The cardinal The cardinal noted that the pope in that in Washington. added that Mary is “the most impor- same document encouraged teachers of Pope Francis’s emphasis on God’s tant saint of all,” and he noted that on the faith fi rst to emphasize, “Jesus Christ love and mercy provides a context his bishop’s ring are engraved the last loves you; he gave his life to save you; and for the Church’s teaching on issues words of Mary recorded in the Bible, her now he is living at your side every day to like abortion, Cardinal O’Malley said, comment to the servants at the wedding enlighten, strengthen and free you.” adding that the pope has stressed feast of Cana (John 2:5): “Do whatever Cardinal O’Malley said that Pope Francis “our responsibility to love and serve He (Jesus) tells you.” “is a true companion of Jesus, a Jesuit who each other, especially the most vul- In response to another question, the puts Christ at the center of his life.” nerable in our midst…. Our efforts cardinal said that participating in the to heal society will depend on our In a culture and a world that stresses 2013 conclave that elected Pope Francis capacity to love and to be faithful to individualism, Pope Francis has stressed “was a real retreat experience… We felt our mission.” the idea of a Christian community of the Holy Spirit was guiding us. To me, love and encounter, even comparing the The cardinal said that Pope Francis’s it was like a Pentecost experience.” Church to a fi eld hospital for those who urging people to reach out to those “The prayers and sacrifi ces of millions are wounded, the cardinal said. “Only on the periphery doesn’t only refer to of Catholics around the world have love and mercy will open hearts hardened the poor – it can also mean bringing been blessed by the election of this by the individualism of our age. People the Gospel to the business word, the wonderful pope, who was a surprise, will believe us only if they know we love university setting, and to the world and who is full of surprises,” Cardinal them,” the cardinal said. “…In a world so of entertainment and sports. “The O’Malley said. often polarized and divided, Pope Francis New Evangelization is going to those By Mark Zimmermann has brought hope to people’s lives and places again, and inviting people to

The Carroll Citizen Advent 2014 — 3 YOUNGER MEMBERS FELLOWSHIP

Lewis, the Coordinator of Using Social Media to Evangelization and Young Enhance Spirituality Adult Initiatives for the Archdiocese of Washing- he director of digital media for the ton, discussed the ways TArchdiocese of Washington joined many Catholic millennials the coordinator of evangelization are fi nding a sustaining as speakers at the annual Top of the Courtesy Photo Church community in the Town reception for young adults and age of technology. the Society’s Young Adult Fellowship John Carroll Society members gathered last September for the to Young Adult Fellowship of the John Top of the Town reception. From left to right: Elizabeth B. Meers, In addition to the oppor- Carroll Society. Approximately 75 President; Jonathan Diffl ey, co-chair, Young Adult Fellowship; tunity to mingle and dis- Jonathan Lewis, Coordinator of Evangelization and Young Adult cuss, attendees were also members of the John Carroll Society Initiatives, Archdiocese of Washington; Sarah Yaklic, Director of and other area young professionals encouraged to participate Digital Media, Archdiocese of Washington; Gabrielle Tucci, co- in a diaper drive during gathered in Arlington on September chair, Young Adult Fellowship; and Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi, Chaplain. 17 to participate in the event. The the event. Through cash society’s Young Adult Fellowship and in-kind donations the supplied the hors d’oeuvres, the aptly social media could be used to enhance John Carroll Society collected well over named Top of the Town Reception our spiritual lives—a topic that panelists 1,600 diapers, which were delivered to and Conference facility provided the Lewis and Yaklic were well-suited to dis- the Northwest and Capitol Hill Pregnan- views, and Jonathan Lewis and Sara- cuss. Yaklic, the Director of Digital Me- cy Centers. The society wishes to thank hYaklic, two young leaders from the dia for the Archdiocese of Washington, all those who made this event possible, Archdiocese of Washington provided spoke on how modern electronic com- and look forward to seeing you again the conversation. munication platforms, such as Twitter next year. and Facebook, could be harnessed to fur- By Jonathan P. Diffl ey This year’s discussion focused on how ther the Church’s traditional missions.

Legal Network Celebrates the network in addition to his regular employment, driving 77 miles each way from his home in Inwood, West Virginia. 25 Years of Pro Bono Service For the past year the fi rm of Miller & Chevalier provided attor- Law professionals and John Carroll Society neys for telephone intake and counsel on a wide-variety of legal honored at brunch needs. Additionally the Miller & Chevalier Charitable Foundation awarded a grant to the Legal Network for new computers for three t a brunch held at the Capital Hilton following the 62nd an- staff members, enabling the network to increase effi ciency and Anual Red Mass, members of the John Carroll Society celebrat- effectiveness. ed the 25th anniversary of the formation of the Legal Network. In 1989 Cardinal James Hickey asked the society for assistance in Attorneys from O’Melveny & Myers here assisted Catholic Chari- forming the Legal Network after recognizing a need for pro bono ties Legal Network for over two years. The fi rm staffs the in-person legal services for the poor. Last year the Legal intake services every Friday, helps provide assistance and coordi- Network provided over 5,000 service hours by more than 625 nates with other law fi rms for the pro bono work, and also provides attorney volunteers representing 60 law fi rms. Offi cials estimated telephone in-take every other Monday. the value of their services to be at least $1.8 million. In his comments recognizing the 25th anniversary of the Legal For their service to the archdiocese and especially the society’s Network, Msgr. Peter Vaghi, chaplain, emphasized Pope Francis’ work with the Legal Network, Auxiliary Bishop Barry Knestout concern for the poor. “Pope Francis continually challenges us to presented the entire John Carroll Society with the Cardinal’s walk with the poor in faith and charity. This means coming to Award, a special recognition of individuals and organizations in know and serve the poor in our world and in our individual lives honor of the archdiocese’s 75th year for helping to manifest the and to seek them out as ‘preferential’ as so many of you do in Kingdom of God in the archdiocese. your work in the pro bono legal network.” In addition, this year’s Pro Bono Legal Service Awards honorees “To be a Christian thus means to be like Christ and his church – were: Jacqueline Acosta; Matthew Sheptuck; Miller & Chevalier a church that is poor and that is for the poor. It means following Chartered; and O’Melveny & Myers LLP. and imitating Jesus, who actively sought out the poor,” Msgr. Vaghi told the 540 guests participating in the brunch. Before relocating to Florida, Acosta volunteered with the Catholic Charities Legal Network for four years, conducting interviews Jim Bishop, a member of the John Carroll Society and the director in both English and Spanish of potential clients. Acosta said of Catholic Charities Legal Network, said the annual Pro Bono she plans on continuing to handle pro bono cases because Legal Service Awards “provide an example to others that you can “it’s important to give back to our community.” use your professional skills as a lawyer to serve those in need in our Church as well as inform other members of the work that While in law school Matthew Sheptuck served an internship at needs to be done.” the Legal Network, where he assisted volunteer attorneys with client intake, legal research and placement of cases. After graduat- For Bishop, the direct service with the poor has affected his life. ing Sheptuck continued his service to the network through “My love for Christ, and my work that I do has deepened my faith a post-graduate fellowship with Georgetown University Law in God,” Bishop said. “Through serving others I feel I am answer- Center. The fellowship completed, he continues to volunteer at ing the Lord’s call.”

4 — The Carroll Citizen Advent 2014 MEMBER NEWS

■ British A. Robinson has been at Holy in DECEASED MEMBERS named as the fi rst Chief Executive Washington. Offi cer of the Women’s Heart Alliance. Please pray for the deceased members ■ On July 23, 2014 The WHA was formed to raise aware- and relatives of members of the Caroline and Will ness and generate action to fi ght heart John Carroll Society: Haun welcomed into disease -- the leading killer of women in Wayne Tucci the world their fi rst child, the United States. Evelyn Frances Haun, 8 Catherine Lighthizer ■ John Carroll Society member pounds and 5 ounces, Myles Ambrose Mark LeVota married Janet Baran at and 19.5 inches long. Salvatore A. Romano St. Patrick’s Church in Washington, D.C. ■ Christine and James Smith on June 21, 2014. Ryan Blaney wel- Richard Teske ■ Kristine Dunne married comed Daniel Joseph Mary Gorman Lawler Christopher Maher on June 28, 2014 Blaney born August 10, Joseph Crumlish at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the 2014 at 7lbs. 10 oz. and Rita Ruth O’Connell Apostle in Washington. 20 inches. He joins big Dominik Pettey ■ Dr. Kristen A. Breslin and Anthony sister Colleen, 5, and Rosemary G. Belson C. DeFelice were married Saturday, big Connor, 2. August 30 by the Rev. Mark F. Horak Gloria Longano

CHAPLAIN’S LETTER — ADVENT 2014

My dear John Carroll Society Members, My First Thursday series this year is entitled “The Upper Room: the Classroom for the New Evangelization.” This most important room in Christendom is a wonderful lens through which to see the fundamentals of our faith. It is a wonderful lens through which to gaze and contemplate Jesus who had a major role to play in that room. What happened there in Jerusalem almost two millennia ago, both before and after the Resurrection, continues to have signifi cant and life-chang- ing effects on the entire world. It continues to have personal effects on each and every one of us privileged to be baptized Christians. The upper room, known also as the Cenacle, is more than a space or a concrete historical location in Jerusalem— so much more. There is a certain mystique to it. Each one of us needs to spend some time there—and in prayer. I have written these eight talks from the upper room of my room in the rectory. Each of us needs to allow God to speak to us anew in and from the upper room of our homes, our offi ces, our church or wherever we go to experience the living presence of God in quiet. We need to be introduced, or reintroduced, to what happened there historically, in the unique atmosphere of that upper room in Jerusalem. A roadmap to these eight talks has many important stops. They include the institution of three sacraments that took place in the upper room—the Eucharist, Holy Orders and Penance. A fourth sacrament, Confi rmation, has its origin in the imposition of hands that, in a certain way, perpetuates the grace of Pentecost that took place in the upper room. The upper room is the place traditionally considered the site of the Last Supper, the place where the apostles stayed when they were in Jerusalem, the place of the prediction of Peter’s denial, the betrayal of Judas, the doubt of Thomas. It is a place, with Jesus at the center, of various personalities around the Last Supper table. It is where the washing of feet by Jesus (which symbolizes the ministry of service) took place. It is where we learn the concept of friendship with Jesus and the beautiful prayer life of Jesus that He has allowed us to hear. It is the place where the disciples gathered in fear after the death of Jesus. There were subsequent post resurrection appearances there of the Risen Lord and it is where He made visible His wounds to see and touch and the faith of Thomas was strengthened. It is where the Risen Lord breathed on them the Holy Spirit “on the evening of that fi rst day of the week.” (Jn 20:19) It is where tongues of fi re appeared to them on Pentecost and “they were all fi lled with the holy Spirit.” (Acts 2: 4) That event marks the birthday of the Church in the presence of the Blessed Mother. (Acts 1:14) It is from there that the apostles went forth with boldness sharing the Good News. Finally, the upper room is a room in each of our homes. I thus invite you in this Advent season 2014, in a special way, to come to know better the beauty and challenges of that room, a room in the house of every follower of Jesus.

Gratefully in the Lord Rev. Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi Chaplain, John Carroll Society Photo by Eddie Arrossi

The Carroll Citizen Advent 2014 — 5 SUMMER PILGRIMAGE

Developing Friendship presented medals to Abbott Power and Faith in Italy and Cardinal Capovilla. Ad- ast August, 60 pilgrims traveled to ditional medals LItaly for an enriching journey that were given to developed friendships as well as faith. Auxiliary Bishop The pilgrimage brought together all Barry Knestout ages and different pairings, including and Fr. Mark husbands and wives, parents and chil- Knestout. dren, sisters and brothers, grandpar- The core of the ents and grandchildren, and friends. pilgrimage, how- The pilgrimage chairs were David ever, was the spir- and Carol Bates assisted by our two itual dimension. Courtesy Raj Noronha , Msgr. Peter Vaghi and Fr. Pilgrims gathered in parish churches, ba- Pilgrims learn about the Sistine Chapel and Mark Knestout and once again Guido silicas, and cathedrals for Mass each day. its artwork while visiting the grounds of the Adelfi o of Bethesda Travel Center was John Carroll Society president Elizabeth Vatican Museum. the pilgrimage escort. The pilgrimage Meers, Chaplain Msgr. Peter Vaghi, Mary comprised two weeks of site-seeing in- Ellen Bork and St. Bartholomew Church perfect charity, sense and knowledge, termingled by delicious meals at scenic pastor Fr. Mark Knestout delivered refl ec- Lord, that I may carry out Your holy and locations. Locations in the pilgrimage tions on Francis, Clare, Catherine true command.” When St. Francis fi rst itinerary included Assisi, Siena, Rome, and John XXIII. prayed those words before that icon of Milan, Sotto Il Monte, and Como, the transfi gured Christ, the saint heard among others. Highlights included Given all the activities, the pilgrimage his calling to build Christ’s church. Mass at the tomb of St. Peter in the is diffi cult to summarize, but perhaps Vatican, a visit to St. Peter in Chains Bishop John Carroll can provide one In the darkened crypt of the Church of (Cardinal Wuerl’s titular church in theme. Our society’s namesake notably John the Baptist in Sotto Il Monte, Car- Rome), relaxation at the idyllic Lake said, “My hopes have been always fi xed dinal Capovilla preserves the ivory cruci- on the cross of Christ.” fi x as a relic. At his deathbed, Saint John This past summer’s trip XXIII’s last wish was a request for his brought the pilgrims nephew to step to the side so he could to fi x their gaze on directly gaze at that cross of Christ in various crosses of Christ his last moments. The crucifi x had been throughout Italy – two a fi xture in Saint John XXIII’s room at particularly stand out: the Vatican from the beginning of his the San Damiano cross papacy. Accordingly, Saint John XXIII in Assisi at the begin- said, “Those open arms have been the ning of the journey, program of my pontifi cate, they mean and the ivory crucifi x that Christ died for all, for all. No one in Sotto Il Monte at the is excluded from his love, from his end of the trip. forgiveness.” As pilgrims beheld the The pilgrimage offered an invitation to

Courtesy Raj Noronha San Damiano cross, hope in Christ, as these beloved fi gures Bishop Knestout prayed in our Church did. Answering the Pilgrims walk to Mass at the Papal of St. Francis of Assisi. the same words St. Fran- call to do so can be a transformative cis uttered 600 hundred experience. Como, and an opportunity to see the years ago: “Most high, glorious God, By Maya M. Noronha frescos at the Basilica of St. Francis that enlighten the darkness of my heart, and members of the society previewed in a give me true faith, certain hope, and slideshow last year. The pilgrims also met special guests along the way. In Rome, Msgr. Roger Roensch granted the pilgrims access to the roof of the Pontifi cal North American College for an unrivaled view of Rome. Abbott Edmund Power, O.S.B., welcomed us at the doors to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. In Sotto il Monte, Saint John XXIII’s private secretary, Loris Cardinal Capovilla, greeted each of us person-

ally with a joy undimmed in his 98 Courtesy Raj Noronha years of age. The John Carroll Society Members of the John Carroll Society and their guests outside of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome.

6 — The Carroll Citizen Advent 2014 Holy Spirit Can ‘Transform, MEMBER PROFILE By Lynnea Mumola Make New, Heal’ Continued from page 1 Becoming a Leader in John Carroll Society is Fulfi lling, Member Says

or Daniel Hardwick, the John Carroll Society opened Fdoors to friendships and opportunities for leader- ship while providing a sense of Catholic community in Washington D.C. The chair of the Red Mass committee Photo by Christopher Newkumet Photo by for the past three years, Hardwick jumped aboard the Daniel W. Hardwick, professional organization after being invited to a younger chair of the Red Mass members Lundi Gras fellowship event in 2008. “Soon af- committee at the 2014 ter joining, I received an email seeking volunteers for the Red Mass. Papal Mass,” Hardwick recalled. And in April of 2008, he found himself three feet away from Pope Benedict XVI during the Holy Father’s Photo by Christopher Newkumet Photo by historic visit to Washington. “I immediately thought this John Carroll Society is “the very personifi cation of God’s presence pretty cool,” Hardwick said. and providential guidance of all creation.” He soon became involved volunteering as an usher at the Red Mass, co-chairing Describing the gift of wisdom as “magnifi - the committee for younger members and eventually heading the 70-member cent,” Cardinal Wuerl noted in his homily committee that is in charge of planning the Red Mass. Additionally Hardwick “it is the gift we hope to see refl ected in our serves on the Board of Governors of the society. leaders, judges, confessors, spiritual direc- Since joining, Hardwick acknowledges he has been involved in many fun, tors and parents.” educational and spiritually enriching events. “The John Carroll Society has given However, the cardinal urged participants to me a pathway, a mechanism to be a leader.” These events and gatherings have remember the “most signifi cant cumulative “strengthened my faith but also educated me in the faith,” added Hardwick, a effect of all of the gifts of the Holy Spirit is commercial real estate lawyer with the fi rm of Cozen O’Connor. the power to change, to transform, to make He describes the John Carroll Society as “an organization full of good, hardwork- new, to heal.” ing professional people in D.C. all traveling down the same path. It opens doors “We are here because we stand in both the into a wider community you don’t get sitting in an offi ce all day.” conviction and expectation that it is pos- For Hardwick, his spirituality remains constant in his life. “I’m always thinking sible to make a better world,” the cardinal about it – you are never too far from spirituality. Being part of the John Carroll wrote. Society helps to stay focused.” Hardwick noted the diffi culties in practicing faith, Later Msgr. Vaghi said the Red Mass serves “We’re all sinners, we’re all trying to do our best,” Hardwick said. But he considers as a concrete symbol of our “calling to pray himself blessed for the opportunity to meet many of the people in the society and for those who work for justice and partici- opportunities to meet church offi cials and leaders as well. “It’s exciting, I like to pate in that effort in different ways.” do fun things.” Attorney Elizabeth Meers, president of the Hardwick and his wife, Amy, attend St. Agnes Parish in Arlington and are rais- John Carroll Society, agreed. The “Red Mass ing three daughters. Hardwick and Alex Du Four, the original friend who invited calls on God’s blessings for the legal com- Hardwick to join the society, have been working to raise money for the Washing- munity. The gifts of the Holy Spirit – those ton School for Girls through another organization they founded – The Fathers mentioned in Cardinal Wuerl’s homily and Daughters Club of Washington. “The John Carroll Society opened my eyes are all things I think lawyers in whatever to other things I can do in my community,” said Hardwick who also serves on role are constantly in need of,” she added. the board of Catholic Cemeteries. Hardwick said he credits Msgr. Peter Vaghi, the “Having those blessings of the Holy Spirit group’s chaplain for modeling how much work just one person can accomplish. is a big help.” But ultimately, it is faith that drives Hardwick’s involvement. “It’s why we are here By Lynnea Mumola – it’s part of who I am.”

Participants Encounter Jesus In his morning and afternoon talks he cited Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation, “The Joy of the Gospel,” as a tool to at Fall Retreat re-invigorate the understanding of what it means to encoun- The 17th Annual Fall Retreat was blessed by a fi ne turnout, ter Jesus. Msgr. Antonicelli then discussed fi ve well-known beautiful weather, and two insightful meditations by Msgr. encounters Jesus has in the Gospels (John 8:1-11, Mark 2:1-12, Charles Antonicelli, pastor at Annunciation Church and Matthew 15:21-28, Mark 10:17-31, Luke 7:36-50), explaining retreat director. Fifty participants gathered at Mt. St. Mary’s how each of these timeless stories presents a challenge for us Seminary in Emmitsburg, MD and enjoyed a day of prayer, today by revealing aspects of the faith we need to become refl ection, and fellowship amid the fall colors of the Catoc- closer to God. In closing, Msgr. Antonicelli encouraged the tin Mountains. audience with his reminder that “God never tires of forgiving us – we are the ones who tire of seeking his mercy.” Msgr. Antonicelli’s theme for the retreat was “The Spiritual- ity of Encounter: Refl ections on Encounters with Jesus.” By Christopher Mitchell

The Carroll Citizen Advent 2014 — 7 BOOK REVIEW by Ted Hirt Cardinal Wuerl Highlights Saint John Paul II’s Legacy The Gift of Saint John Paul II, A Celebration of His Enduring Legacy, by Cardinal Donald Wuerl (2011, The Word Among Us Press, $14.95)

ith the recent that a bishop would send to Hundred Years of Catholic Social Wcanonization of his own diocese. Cardinal Teaching”), published in May 1991 Saint John Paul II, this Wuerl also explains that, on the centenary of the fi rst social is an appropriate time after the conclusion in 1965 encyclical letter, Rerum Novarum for Catholics to refl ect of the Second Vatican Coun- (“On the Condition of Workers”) on his many contribu- cil, a new institution called by Pope Leo XIII, articulates contem- tions to the Church. the “Synod of Bishops” was porary . His Eminence, Donald created. And in March 1995, in Evangelium Cardinal Wuerl, has The Gift of Saint John Paul Vitae (“The Gospel of Life”), Saint provided an excellent II proceeds chronologically. John Paul II described, with emphasis guide to an important It begins with the March and urgency, the threats to human aspect of Saint John 1979 encyclical, Redemptor life posed in the contemporary world, Paul II’s Papacy – his 24 Hominis (“The Redeemer of including in our own culture. encyclical letters and Man”) and concludes with Cardinal Wuerl describes the context post-synod apostolic exhortations. the October 2003 post-synod apostolic for the themes developed in the docu- Cardinal Wuerl explains that the en- exhortation, Pastores Gregis (“The Bish- ments, distills the relevant portions of cyclical letter is an integral part of the op, Servant of the Gospel of Jesus Christ each, and adds his valuable refl ections pope’s teaching role as the successor to for the Hope of the World”). The book on their signifi cance and ways we can Saint Peter and as the vicar of Christ. includes encyclicals that are known to apply them in our lives. These letters are addressed to the whole many Roman Catholics. Cardinal Wuerl

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