50¢ February 10, 2008 Volume 82, No. 06 www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend TTODAYODAY’’SS CCATHOLICATHOLIC ?Why do you read Today’s Catholic? St. Patrick Vietnamese community Renewal Sunday puts focus on this paper welcomes lunar new year Page 2 and 13

Bishop D’Arcy stresses importance Tension in Kenya of sharing the faith Catholic relief agencies concerned, but no evacuation BY LAUREN CAGGIANO Page 3 FORT WAYNE — St. Patrick in Fort Wayne is a melting pot of cultures, and the Vietnamese lunar year celebration is an example of the changing face of Catholicism. Hoosier immigration St. Patrick Parish, located at 2129 South Harrison St., caters to the Latino, Vietnamese and Anglo- reform? American population in Fort Wayne’s south side Indiana Senate passes neighborhood. Walking into the Lyceum building, the juxtaposition of cultures was evident. Signs in both measures targeting employers Spanish and English welcomed visitors. On this particular Sunday, Feb. 3, however, a sign Page 9 reading “Hoi Cho Tet” on the sidewalk in front adver- tised the celebration of the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. Tet marks the beginning of a new year on the lunar calendar and the beginning of spring. The New Year begins on the first night of the first moon after the Catholic Schools Week sun enters Aquarius. This is sometime between Jan. 21 Highlights from throughout and Feb. 19 on the solar calendar. Sunday’s festivities, organized by Father Chau Pham, and a priest of the diocese the Society of the Divine Word, marked the beginning of the New Year for the Vietnamese community at St. Page 10-11, 20 Patrick’s. “The Lunar New Year of the Rat of 2008 is the biggest and greatest celebration during the New Year to the Asian people and especially to the Vietnamese,” Father Pham wrote in a letter. “This is a time for all Vices and Virtues GREG BASTIN Vietnamese people to give their thanksgivings to God Lenten series continues with Verbite Father Chau Pham is shown with the Tree of Spring at St. Patrick Church, Fort Wayne, for what they have received from the past year and for what they will be granted in this new year.” as Bishop John M. D’Arcy celebrated with the Vietnamese population and welcomed freedom and responsibility Inside the Lyceum, families enjoyed traditional the Lunar New Year of the Rat Feb. 3. The Tree of Spring is a decoration adorned with red Page 12 envelopes with inspirational messages to guide people through the year ahead. LUNAR, PAGE 20 Rites of Election, Calling of THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES Candidates celebrated in diocese

didate and their sponsor will be presented for BY VINCE LABARBERA recognition to Bishop John M. D’Arcy, ordi- nary of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South he Rites of Election of Catechumens and Bend. The catechumens and candidates are TCalling of Candidates will be celebrated from local and area parishes of the diocese. in the cathedrals in the Diocese of Fort All together, 550 to 600 catechumens and Wayne-South Bend the next two Sundays. candidates from throughout the diocese — On Feb. 10, the First Sunday of Lent, the along with their sponsors, families and guests Rite of Election will take place in the — are expected to attend the liturgies. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Prior to the ceremony, many of the cate- downtown Fort Wayne at 2:30 p.m. On Feb. chumens and candidates will take part in an 17, the Second Sunday of Lent, the Rite of optional rite in their respective parishes that Election will be held in St. Matthew same weekend called the Parish Celebration Cathedral, South Bend, also at 2:30 p.m. for Sending Catechumens for Election and Catechumens (those unbaptized) are Candidates for Recognition by the Bishop. preparing for reception into full communion The catechumens will sign their names in a with the by receiving the Book of the Elect that will be available for sacraments of initiation — baptism, confir- Bishop D’Arcy to sign at the end of the Rite SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC mation and Eucharist — at the Easter Vigil. of Election — often referred to as the Candidates (those baptized in another faith Enrollment of Names. Each candidate also is Elmer Danch, a Serra Club of South tradition) are preparing to receive confirma- included in this rite but, out of respect for the Bend’s founder 60 years ago, reminisces tion and/or Eucharist at the Easter Vigil. validity of their baptism, normally do not During the liturgy, each catechumen/can- sign the book. about the organization. Story on page 5. 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC FEBRUARY 10, 2008 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Official newspaper of the Bishop encourages renewal, gift Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 subscription to Today’s Catholic PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy a joy to spend a wintry afternoon with them Easter Vigil and those other Christians EDITOR: Tim Johnson and see how at home they are at St. already baptized who are preparing to enter ASSISTANT EDITOR: Don Clemmer Patrick’s. the Catholic Church. It is one of the great STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad We are most grateful to the Society of moments in the life of the local church. Divine Word, a congregation I knew well in It is one of the spiritual measures of the Editorial Department NEWS my native New England, for giving us parish — to be able to attract people to the PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan &NOTES Father Chau as pastor. church. We usually welcome over 500 peo- FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, Father Daryl Rybicki, who is the vicar ple each year in these two services. But Ann Carey, Michelle Castleman, Elmer BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY for the area, was with us for concelebration. some are also received into the church at J. Danch, Michelle Donaghey, Bonnie He has frequently worked for the pastoral other times throughout the year. A parish Elberson, Denise Fedorow, Sister care of minority groups in both South Bend draws people in many ways. A central way Margie Lavonis, CSC, Jennifer Murray, St. Patrick’s: A church that has always and Fort Wayne. Father Eloy, who gives is the holy and prayerful and faithful cele- Jennifer Ochstein and Deb Wagner pastoral care to the Hispanics, also concele- bration of the Eucharist. The Eucharist welcomed the newcomer brated. should be celebrated with song and prayer- I was off to St. Patrick, Fort Wayne, on a ful silence and homilies, which speak not of Business Department wintry Sunday for Mass with our beloved the priest’s own faith and prayers and point BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice Vietnamese Catholics. There was a large A special gift not to the priest himself, but to Jesus Christ. AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber crowd. Most were Catholics, but Father In many dioceses, and if I am not mis- Always liturgical documents must be faith- BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol Chau Pham, the devoted pastor, told me taken in every diocese in this state except fully followed. [email protected] that a few who were present were Buddhist. our own, the diocesan newspaper has a Another means is when there are signifi- Some came from as far away as South Advertising Sales mandate. What does that mean? It means cant laity involved in the work of the Bend. The Mass was in both Vietnamese that each parish is required to see that the Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) parish. I always believe that a large portion and English. Some of these people, the newspaper gets into the hands of every sin- of the RCIA talks should be given by the (260) 456-2824 older ones, came from their native country gle family. In some cases, it might be a priest. Although a well-trained lay catechist Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) by boat with great fear. They thought the mandate of 80 percent. This places another is also appropriate. 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This is a Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, people that believe in education and train- The Rite of Election P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN ing. Family life is very strong. They were and the beginning of Lent 46856-1169; or e-mail: first converted by a Portuguese priest in the [email protected] 16th century. Later, there was great evange- The next two Sundays, first in Fort lization by French missionaries. Now they Wayne and then in South Bend, we wel- ISSN 0891-1533 are members of the beloved old St. Patrick come the beautiful Rite of Election for USPS 403630 Catholic Church in Fort Wayne, and it was those who are preparing for baptism at the FEBRUARY 10, 2008 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3 CRS worker says agencies won’t Sainthood cause opened evacuate amid rising tension in Kenya for founder of first black BY FRANCIS NJUGUNA parish in Brooklyn

NAIROBI, Kenya (CNS) — A BY ED WILKINSON church aid worker said Catholic aid agencies in Kenya will not evacuate their staff, but he BROOKLYN, N.Y. (CNS) — The expressed concern over the process to declare a former increasing insecurity across the Brooklyn pastor a saint has begun. country. The name of Msgr. Bernard “We will continue to keep a Quinn, founding pastor of St. close eye on security issues and Peter Claver Parish in Bedford- take action accordingly,” said Stuyvesant, the first parish estab- Ken MacLean, Kenya country lished for black Catholics in the representative for the U.S. bish- Brooklyn Diocese, will be sent to ops’ Catholic Relief Services. to be considered for canon- MacLean told Catholic News ization. Service Jan. 30 that “CRS has Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of staff members monitoring the sit- Brooklyn officially approved the CNS PHOTO/PETER ANDREWS, REUTERS effort Jan. 13. uation in four of the most affect- Children mill about as women prepare food at a camp for displaced CNS PHOTO/ED WILKINSON, THE TABLET ed towns — Kisumu, Nakuru, The same day Auxiliary people in Eldoret, Kenya, Feb. 1. More than 250,000 people have been Bishop Guy A. Sansaricq was the A painting of Msgr. Bernard Eldoret and Kericho.” Quinn, the late founding pastor Insecurity is at times prevent- forced from their homes in the violence that occurred following Kenya’s main celebrant of a Mass at St. ing field visits, he said. But CRS, Dec. 27 presidential election. Peter Claver Church. The congre- of St. Peter Claver Church in the Caritas Kenya and the Catholic gation of 500 people included Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Agency for Overseas Although some media have are through with this exercise of members of the Quinn family. Brooklyn, N.Y., hangs from a pillar Development will not evacuate reported the violence is related to feeding and caring for the Joining him at the altar were in the church during a Jan. 13 their workers, he said. CAFOD is ethnic tensions, many Kenyans needy,” he said. retired Brooklyn Mass celebrating the beginning of the aid agency of the Catholic say the violence is related to an Peter Kimeu, CRS’ regional Joseph M. Sullivan, and Father the process for his possible saint- Bishops’ Conference of England economic divide. technical adviser for partnership, Paul Jervis, the current pastor and hood. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of and Wales; Caritas Kenya is the In a Jan. 29 statement, CRS global solidarity and justice, said: main promoter of Msgr. Quinn’s Brooklyn has officially approved cause. local affiliate of Caritas said the U.S. Office of Foreign “The violence must stop now, the effort. Internationalis, an international Disaster Assistance committed and President Mwai Kibaki and Another concelebrant was umbrella group of Catholic aid more than $2.8 million for emer- opposition leader Raila Odinga Msgr. William Rodgers, 85, a priority for the diocese. agencies. gency relief and reconciliation are key to stopping this violence. member of St. Peter Claver Parish He volunteered and served in MacLean added that the activities. They must each reach out to their who became the first black France, where he nurtured a devo- Interreligious Forum, with which “Relief efforts will reach an followers and demand an imme- accepted into Brooklyn’s diocesan tion to St. Therese of Lisieux, the Catholic aid groups work, has estimated 190,000 people, with diate end to all violent acts.” seminary and the first to be known as the Little Flower of recommended strongly the imple- CRS working directly with Kimeu told CNS Jan. 30, ordained for the Brooklyn Jesus. He visited the house where mentation of a Truth and church partners and local dioce- “These two leaders must also Diocese. she was raised and became the Reconciliation Commission with ses to carry out the response as take extreme care in their state- “It is time to begin the final first priest to celebrate Mass there the aim of addressing the under- well as coordinating efforts with ments, choosing words that can review,” said Father Jervis, who at a time when it was a little- lying issues related to the vio- other international aid agencies pave a road toward peace instead wrote “Quintessential Priest,” the known shrine. lence. and local community-based of inciting Kenyans with new story of the life of Msgr. Quinn. He later began a novena in “We ask Kenyans to choose organizations,” CRS said. questions, frustrations, anger and “He is in a class all by himself. honor of the Little Flower at St. peace and patience as the coun- Bishop Cornelius Arap Korir resulting violence.” Join me in promoting his cause Peter Claver. It brought together try’s leaders resolve the political of Eldoret told CNS he was con- Kimeu expressed hope that with interest and zeal. Today’s hundreds of white and black crisis,” he said. cerned with the reported escala- political leaders and their media- Mass is a powerful springboard to Catholics, in what Father Jervis More than 800 people have tion of the violence. tion teams would be truly com- launch the cause.” called “the only place in the died and more than 250,000 have “The humanitarian response mitted to the peaceful resolution Father Jervis explained that the where whites joined been forced from their homes from both the Christian and secu- of Kenya’s crisis. Former U.N. request for sainthood along with their black brethren week after since the Dec. 27 presidential lar world has been very positive. Secretary-General Kofi Annan the details of Msgr. Quinn’s life week in prayer, even though it election; international observers We can at this juncture only hope has been working with both will be sent to the Vatican’s was a time when blacks and claimed the election was rigged. that this will continue until we sides. Congregation for Saints’ Causes, whites were separate.” which will study the merits of the Father Quinn returned from the case. war in ill health after being gassed Pope asks religious to But, Father Jervis warned, with poison. He suffered poor AND THE WINNERS ARE ... there has to be an enduring inter- health for the rest of his life. teach laypeople to est. “Rome wants to see that you Upon his arrival back in the appreciate are interested,” he said as he diocese, he received permission urged people to participate in pro- from Bishop McDonnell to start a moting the good works of Msgr. BY CINDY WOODEN new parish for black people in Quinn with prayer and participa- Brooklyn. He worked with the tion. Colored Catholic Club and estab- (CNS) — In the front row at St. Peter lished the parish of St. Peter Marking the feast of the Claver Church were members of Claver in what had been a Presentation of the Lord and the Msgr. Quinn’s family, including Protestant church that later was annual celebration of the World his grandniece, Katherine, and her turned into a warehouse depot. Day for Consecrated Life, Pope family, who flew in from St. In his homily, Father Jervis Benedict XVI asked members of Louis. Her grandfather, Charles referred to a pastoral letter written religious orders to help laypeople Quinn, was Msgr. Quinn’s brother. by Msgr. Quinn to the people of draw closer to the Bible. On display in the church were St. Peter Claver. In it, he said, “I The pope said that, as the items that belonged to Msgr. love you, I am proud of every one Catholic Church prepares for the Quinn and have been preserved by of you, and I would willingly shed October world Synod of Bishops members of the family, as well as to the last drop my life’s blood for on the Bible, consecrated men and newspaper articles about his life. the least among you.” women should help other mem- A clipping from The New York In later years, Msgr. Quinn bers of the church learn to pray Times described the scene of the referred to himself as “an adopted with the Bible and to draw direc- funeral held at St. Peter for Msgr. DON CLEMMER son of the Negro race.” tion for their lives from the Quinn in 1940 — 8,000 people “In his quest to be an adopted Msgr. J. William Lester draws recipients for tickets to the Scriptures. lined the streets around the son of the Negro race, he did not The pope asked the consecrat- church. April 20 papal Mass at Yankee Stadium in New York. The forsake his own Irish back- ed men and women to “nourish As a young priest, Father ground,” Father Jervis said. “But Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend received 150 tickets to your day with prayer, meditation Quinn was drawn to serve black he was able to get under the skin and listening to the word of God. Catholics. When he approached the Mass and distributed the tickets by placing the many of the black race. He could feel You who have familiarity with Bishop Charles McDonnell about the pain of injustice and indignity requests into a lottery for Msgr. Lester, with the assistance the ancient practice of ‘lectio starting a parish for blacks in that was systemic in society. divina’ (praying with Scripture) Bedford-Stuyvesant, he was told of Linda Furge of the diocesan Office of Campus and Bernard Quinn identified his life should help the faithful appreci- that recruiting chaplains to serve with blacks without being the skin Young Adult Ministry, to draw randomly and anonymously. ate it in their own daily lives.” U.S. soldiers in World War I was a color of black.” 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC FEBRUARY 10, 2008 ‘It’s the power of Christ working in our souls as we just sit before the Lord’ Sister Clare Marie explains eucharistic adoration to young people in The Rock

was contrasted by the words sung Rachel, a 15-year-old fresh- BY DIANE FREEBY by Christian rock band, Mercy man at Saint Joseph’s High Me. “I Can Only Imagine” School said she tries to attend SOUTH BEND — If your best brought home Sister Clare’s point adoration once a month with friend was calling, would you about making time for eucharistic members of The Rock, and other hesitate to answer? From the adoration. times with the Antioch youth Blessed Sacrament of the altar, “You don’t have to imagine, group. Jesus calls us to visit him, yet because we have Christ present “It is really helpful for me,” how many of us hesitate in our here and now in the Blessed said Rachel. “I had been strug- response? Sacrament,” she said. gling with some things, and I Felician Sister Clare Marie She challenged the young peo- gazed up and felt the Holy Spirit. Klein, a middle school teacher at ple, who today are busier than I realized I need the Holy Spirit.” South Bend’s Holy Family ever, to look at their priorities. If Area young people are invited School, spoke about the impor- anything, it is because of this to join The Rock youth group for tance of eucharistic adoration busyness that young people espe- adoration at Corpus Christi in with a group of teenagers and cially benefit from adoration. South Bend Saturday, Feb. 9, at 7 young adults at a recent Sunday “It’s a simple form of prayer,” p.m. An open gym and pizza will evening meeting of The Rock. said Sister Clare. “Remember, it’s follow. The Rock is a youth group an invitation from the Lord. Corpus Christi offers eucharis- made up of young people from There’s no manual, but it’s the tic adoration every day from 5 Holy Family, Corpus Christi and power of Christ working in our a.m. to 10 p.m., and after the last St. John the Baptist parishes. souls as we just sit before the Mass on Sunday morning. The young sister, not so far- Lord.” Toward the end of Sister removed in age from her audi- Gregory, a 20-year-old mem- Clare’s last video presentation, ence, used a PowerPoint demon- DIANE FREEBY ber of The Rock, said he has viewers were given some advice stration to illustrate her thoughts. Sister Clare Marie Klein and Saint Joseph’s High School junior Chet Boal attended eucharistic adoration before the credits rolled. It read, Sister Clare described discuss where to find sheet music online for use during eucharistic ado- often with his family while grow- “Call your local Catholic Church eucharistic adoration as more ration. ing up. and ask about eucharistic adora- than just a prayer. “For me, the most striking part tion. Don’t hesitate. Jesus is wait- “It is an invitation,” said Sister ment inasmuch as it is received. with the Word so we can love and of sister’s talk was that you don’t ing for you.” Clare, “to experience a presence, In the Mass we offer ourselves to give.” have to imagine.” beyond our wildest imagining. God, and God gives himself to But why should teenagers, It’s not just another hour, but a us. The Mass will be fruitful in young adults, or anyone for that commitment to love, to trust, to the measure of our surrender to matter, go to eucharistic adora- behold the beauty of the Lord and the Father.” tion? After all, it is not required allow him to love us.” Sister Clare then asked the by the church. Following a video clip, which group if anyone had read Pope “Don’t let that minimize its Start and end your weekday with showed many different images of Benedict XVI’s encyclical, “Deus importance,” stressed Sister the Blessed Sacrament set to Caritas Est” (“God is Love”). As Clare. “You can maintain a rela- Holy Mass music, Sister Clare discussed the a very few hands went up, she tionship with a friend by visiting connection between the sacrifice illustrated another connection. them once a week, but doesn’t and the sacrament of the Mass. “We cannot love unless we’ve that friendship deepen if you 5:00 am & 11:30 pm... on “In Mass we have the chance first been loved,” said Sister spend more time ... share more to unite our lives in Christ,” Clare. “We cannot give unless experiences with that friend? This explained Sister Clare. “The we’ve first been given. We have is just what we do at adoration.” Eucharist is a sacrifice inasmuch to accept the love and the gift During a second video clip, as it is offered up, and a sacra- from God. We need to spend time the essence of the Catholic faith

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BY SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC Serra International, jokingly say- ing that there was no pin for 60 years since they were the first to SOUTH BEND — Serrans, achieve that status. They were priests, religious brothers, sisters also presented with Serra medals and many other supporters from that had been recently blessed by around the state gathered at the Pope Benedict. provincial house of the Sisters of Father Galic then read a letter St. Francis in Mishawaka on Jan. from Bishop D’Arcy. “Your mis- 31, in the midst of a terrible sion of praying, promoting voca- snowstorm, to celebrate 60 years tions to the priesthood and reli- since Serra’s beginning in South gious life is of great importance Bend and the first chartered club to the spiritual welfare of our dio- in the state of Indiana. Sixty cese,” said the bishop. years ago, 21 men met at the old After Father Galic, Elmer Oliver Hotel in South Bend to Danch took the microphone and organize a Serra Club that has offered a few remarks. “Why been active ever since. This was have we lasted so long is because remarkably only 13 years after we reach out and touch people. four laymen, whose main objec- And why we touch people is tive was to encourage priestly because we are fired by the Holy vocations, started the first club in Spirit,” he said. Seattle, Wash. Danch spoke about the various The anniversary began with a programs sponsored by the club holy hour for vocations in front and in particular its recognition of the Blessed Sacrament and a of altar servers. He was quick to Mass celebrated by diocesan add that two of them, Mike Vocation Director Father Bernard Heintz and Darryl Rybicki, went Galic who filled in for Bishop on and became priests of the dio- SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC John M. D’Arcy who was unable cese. He also went on to tell Thomas Everett, Elaine Polovick, Meredith Alexander and Christopher Brennan, high school students from Saint to attend. A luncheon and special about the club’s support of Holy Joseph’s and Marian, were the recipients of the Padre Serra Exemplary Awards. The award was presented at the program followed. Cross Sister Michele Toepp, 60th anniversary celebration of the South Bend Serra Club on Jan. 31. After the meal, first on the daughter of Serrans John and agenda was Serran Esther Cyr, Marilyn, who works with needy who spoke of Serra’s mission to children in Mexico. pray, foster and promote voca- Finally, district governor, Dick tions to the priesthood and reli- Dornbos, presented Padre Serra gious life. She then read a procla- Exemplary Awards to high school mation from the State of Indiana students, Meredith Alexander, congratulating the club for 60 Christopher Brennan, Thomas years of outstanding service. Everett and Elaine Polovick. President-elect Dick Waroski Dornbos also announced the also shared a congratulatory mes- All American Conference of sage from Glenn Tebbe, the exec- Serrans from around the country utive director of the Indiana that is to be hosted by the club at Catholic Conference. the Hilton Conference Center at Afterwards the district director Saint Mary’s, June 18 to 22. of Region 7, Tom Hauslanden, Father Paul McCarthy, the recognized Elmer Danch and club’s new chaplain, stressed the Bernie Bauer, two of the found- church’s need to provide an ing fathers who were among the atmosphere of holiness where 21 men at the first meeting. He young people will answer God’s thanked them for all their years WHLY call. 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bishop also has been a close col- Pope, at Angelus laborator of Cardinal Zen since address, appeals for 1996, when Pope John Paul II named them both as bishops of the peace in Kenya, Hong Kong Diocese. The diocese Colombia, Iraq EWS RIEFS acts as an essential link to the N B church in mainland China, he said VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope in the statement. Benedict XVI appealed for “a rapid solution” to the violence MEN READ COLOR EDITION OF L’OSSERVATORE ROMANO unfolding in Kenya, an end to Up to 22 U.S. bishops extortion and kidnappings in could retire for age Colombia, and the seemingly end- less “wickedness” carried out in reasons in 2008 Iraq. During his weekly Angelus WASHINGTON (CNS) — With address Feb. 3, the pope urged the the Jan. 24 retirement of 77-year- thousands of pilgrims gathered in old Bishop John J. Leibrecht of St. Peter’s Square to join him in Springfield-Cape Girardeau, Mo., praying for “reconciliation, justice up to 22 U.S. bishops, including and peace” in Kenya. He said he four cardinals, could retire hoped talks under way would “be because of age this year. There are successful and lead — thanks to 14 active U.S. bishops, including the good will and cooperation of four cardinals, who have already everyone — to a rapid solution of turned 75. Seven more will cele- the conflict that has already brate their 75th birthday in 2008. caused too many victims.” More At age 75 bishops are requested to than 800 people have died and submit their resignation to the more than 250,000 have been pope. Cardinal Adam J. Maida of forced from their homes since a Detroit turned 75 March 18, 2005. Dec. 27 presidential election that Cardinal Bernard F. Law, arch- international observers claimed priest of St. Mary Major Basilica was rigged. Pope Benedict also in Rome and a cardinal since expressed his concern for the peo- 1985, turned 75 Nov. 4, 2006. ple of Iraq, who have been so Cardinal Edward M. Egan of New “harshly tested.” Nearly 100 peo- York, whose 75th birthday was ple were killed and up to 200 April 2, 2007, also celebrated 50 wounded Feb. 1 when two mental- CNS PHOTO/MAX ROSSI, REUTERS years as a priest last year. Cardinal ly disabled women reportedly Men read the first color edition of L’Osservatore Romano at a newspaper stand outside St. F. , a were used as suicide bombers at native who marked his 75th birth- two crowded outdoor markets in Peter’s Square at the Vatican Feb. 2. The official Vatican newspaper, under the leadership day July 26, 2007, has been the Iraq. Vatican’s major penitentiary since of a new editor, underwent a makeover aimed at improving its content and layout. 2003. Pope John Paul II often Mexican founder of asked cardinals to stay on the job appointed ambassador in time for the Catholic Church to after they reached the age of 75. Legionaries of Christ dies December by President Cristina Italian cardinal hopes reconsider its decision to allow the Pope Benedict XVI has given no at age 87 Kirchner, but the Vatican had not synod helps draw faithful to receive Communion in indication that he will change that approved the appointment as of the hand. Archbishop Albert practice. Even when a cardinal WASHINGTON (CNS) — Father Feb. 4. Passionist Father Ciro Catholics closer to Patabendige retires in his 70s, he remains an Marcial Maciel Degollado, Benedettini, vice director of the Don, the Vatican official, made active member of the College of founder of the Legionaries of Vatican press office, told Catholic Scripture the suggestion in the preface to a Cardinals, eligible to enter a con- Christ, died Jan. 30 at the age of News Service Jan. 27 the Vatican ROME (CNS) — Italian Cardinal book about the Eucharist by clave and vote for a new pope, 87 in the United States. Father had no comment. Speaking to , the retired Auxiliary Bishop Athanasius until age 80. Alvaro Corcuera, director general reporters in Buenos Aires, Justice archbishop of Milan and biblical Schneider of Karaganda, of the Legionaries, and members Minister Anibal Fernandez scholar who repeatedly asked for a Kazakhstan. Bishop Schneider’s Man held for Mexican of Regnum Christi, an apostolic described Iribarne as an “exem- world Synod of Bishops on the book, “Dominus Est: Reflections Catholic movement associated plary person” and said “no one Bible, said he hopes October’s of a Bishop from Central Asia on cardinal’s killing, but with the Legionaries, announced should ever be disqualified for synod on the topic will focus on Holy Communion,” was pub- on the order’s Web site that Father having suffered the misfortune of practical pastoral initiatives to lished in Italian in late January by church claims cover-up Maciel had died and that in keep- an unsuccessful marriage.” bring Catholics closer to the the Vatican Publishing House, MEXICO CITY (CNS) — ing with his wishes “the funeral Scriptures. The Oct. 5-26 synod though some of it had been Mexican soldiers detained an will be celebrated in an atmos- Evolution and creation: A should be “a pastoral discern- released earlier in the Vatican alleged hired killer for the 1993 phere of prayer, in a simple and ment” aimed at helping the church newspaper. In the newly released slaying of Guadalajara Cardinal private manner.” Father Maciel, recurring papal theme, offer Catholics “authentic itiner- preface to the book, Archbishop Juan Jesus Posadas Ocampo, but who founded the Legionaries in aries of worship, prayer and serv- Ranjith wrote, “The Eucharist, church officials said the arrest is his native Mexico in 1941, was often misunderstood ice” based on the Bible, he said in bread transubstantiated into the part of a long-standing govern- notified by the Vatican in 2006 body of Christ and wine into the VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The an article published in La Civilta ment cover-up. Alfredo Araujo that he could not publicly practice Cattolica, a Jesuit journal blood of Christ — God in our Avila, known as “Popeye,” was his priestly ministries after the Vatican newspaper ran an illustra- midst — must be received with tion of a chimpanzee in late reviewed by the Vatican prior to seized at a house in Tijuana Jan. Vatican investigated claims of publication. Cardinal Martini said awe and an attitude of humble 26 and taken to a high-security sexual abuse made by former sem- January. The odd thing about this adoration.” chimp was that he was urbanely the synod also should be an prison near Mexico City Jan. 28. inarians of the order. The Vatican “examination of conscience” of Araujo is the 13th person to be also said it would not begin a dressed in a sweater, tie and straw hat and looked as if he might be how well the church has put into Pope names Auxiliary arrested in connection with the canonical process against him practice the teachings of the killing, in which Cardinal Posadas because of his age and poor striding across the lawn at Oxford. The image was a grabber, though ’s docu- Bishop Tong as Hong was ambushed and riddled with health. The Congregation for the ment on divine revelation, “Dei bullets while he was sitting in his Doctrine of the Faith’s decision it didn’t have much to do with the Kong coadjutor accompanying article, a lengthy Verbum.” The cardinal said he car at the airport in Guadalajara, was approved by Pope Benedict hoped the synod would avoid Mexico’s second-largest city. Gen. XVI, though it was considered too exposition of how evolution can VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope be considered a means of divine “prolonged and abstract” discus- Benedict XVI has named German Redondo, commander of lenient by Father Maciel’s accus- sions on matters already dealt with military operations in Tijuana, ers, now in their 50s and 60s. creation. “Evolution and creation Auxiliary Bishop cannot be in opposition. God can by the Second Vatican Council, of Hong Kong as coadjutor bishop said Araujo has worked as a trig- have created a world with the such as the relationship between of the diocese. As coadjutor, german for the Arellano Felix Argentine officials urge capacity to change and evolve Scripture and tradition, or an Bishop Tong, 68, will automati- drug trafficking cartel for more through natural causes,” it said. examination of particular methods cally succeed Hong Kong than two decades, and there has Vatican to OK divorcee as The article, by Italian biologist of biblical interpretation and Cardinal Ze-kiun been a warrant out for his arrest representative Fiorenzo Facchini, was another scholarship. upon his retirement or death. On for the Cardinal Posadas slaying element of a debate that has kept Jan. 13, Cardinal Zen turned 76, since 1998. Araujo has links to BUENOS AIRES, Argentina percolating to the surface under Vatican official: Church one year past the age at which Southern California gangs and is (CNS) — The Argentine govern- Pope Benedict XVI. In commen- bishops are required by canon law also wanted in the United States ment has urged the Vatican to taries, papal speeches, scientific should reconsider to submit their resignation. Bishop on various charges, Redondo said. approve former Justice Minister conferences and philosophical Tong is considered to be a special- However, church officials in Alberto Iribarne as the new exchanges, the Vatican has been Communion in the hand ist on the church in mainland Mexico City and Guadalajara said ambassador to the amid focusing more and more on the VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The China. For the past 28 years, he that the government’s case is full allegations that his candidacy has relationship between God and secretary of the Congregation for has headed the Holy Spirit Study of holes. been blocked because he is evolution. Divine Worship and the Center, which studies and docu- divorced. Iribarne, 57, was Sacraments said he thinks it is ments the church in China. The FEBRUARY 10, 2008 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7

The theme for this week is Decatur pastor, student “Deepening Our Relationship participate in D.C. march with God — Meditation and Contemplation.” DECATUR — Brittany Sanders • Wednesday, Feb. 20, (Anglo) and Father Dave Voors were with Mary Pohlman, pastoral among 100,000 fellow pro-lifers AROUND THE DIOCESE associate of St. Jude Parish, Fort from around the country as they Wayne. prayerfully protested the 1973 • Friday, Feb. 22, (Hispanic) Supreme Court decision of Roe v with Sister Joan Hastreiter, a Wade in Washington, D.C. on Jan. PASTOR AND STUDENT ATTEND MARCH FOR LIFE IN D.C. Sister of St. Joseph, and Manuel 22. Sanders, a sophomore at Gutierrez. Bellmont High School, Decatur, The theme for this week is and parishioner of St. Mary of the “Continual Conversion: A Journey Assumption, wants to have a part to the Edge” in bringing an end to this tragedy • Wednesday, Feb. 27, (Anglo) of legalized abortion. with Father Ed Erpelding, pastor A passion for life has been so of St. Mary of the Assumption strongly reinforced at St. Mary’s Parish, Avilla. by pastor Father Dave Voors in • Friday, Feb. 29, (Hispanic) both his words and in his actions. with Holy Cross Father Robert As several students from St. Nogosek, associate pastor of St. Mary’s planned to travel across Adalbert, South Bend. the country to defend life, Father The theme for this week is Voors was inspired to make the “The Journey of the Cross: The journey with them. Mystery of Suffering” He proudly represented the • Wednesday, March 5, (Anglo) diocese at the Basilica of the with Father Bob Lengerich, National Shrine of the Immaculate parochial vicar at St. Pius X, Conception as he concelebrated Granger. Mass with over 400 other priests • Friday, March 7 (Hispanic) and bishops at the prayer Vigil for with Holy Cross Father John Life opening Mass. Steele, staff member of Moreau Sanders has joined with fellow Seminary, Notre Dame. teens from St. Mary’s who have The theme for this week is been inspired to raise awareness “Reconciliation: The Cross and about life issues at a local level. Resurrection.” They are planning a spring event • Wednesday, March 12, at 6 called “Knock out Abortion” to p.m. (Anglo and Hispanic) with get more young people involved Father Weaver, pastor of St. in the pro-life movement. Joseph, LaGrange. This is a spe- cial gathering with the theme of eXaLT slated at St. Vincent “Pilgrims Together: A Community AMBER HEIMANN of Love” for the parish communi- FORT WAYNE — A night of exu- ty that includes a St. Joseph’s berant worship to our Lord for the Brittany Sanders and Father Dave Voors from St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Table and potluck dinner. youth or young at heart, eXaLT, Decatur were among the diocesan delegates who participated in the national march for Everyone is invited to partici- will be held Tuesday, Feb. 12, at pate in the Lenten enrichment at 7:30 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul life in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 22. St. Joseph. Church. The theme for the evening is “re-LENT-less.” The evening includes contem- the Baptist Parish, New Haven, blessing from the bishop. will be based on the following: Oblates of Blues to porary music by Frankie and the will speak on the Christian family There also is a companion Web Which is better? A person who perform at St. Vincent de Holy Rollers, quality time in the as church of the home; site with additional materials for sins 10,000 times and then goes to eucharistic presence of Christ and • Tuesday, Feb. 26, Holy Cross reflection and meditation — as confession once or a person who Paul Society fundraiser a talk about Lent by Father Jason Father Paul F. Doyle, on the facul- well as the opportunity to listen to sins only once but never goes to SOUTH BEND — The Oblates of Freiburger, the presider. ty at the University of Notre a retreat program again or hear it confession? Blues, a blues band made up of Dame, will speak on reconcilia- for the first time if a listener was Father Dave Ruppert, pastor of graduate students and professors Adult faith formation tion; unable to tune-in to the original St. Therese Parish, Fort Wayne, in the theology department at the • Wednesday, Feb. 27, Bishop broadcast — at www.radiore- will discuss the sacrament of rec- University of Notre Dame, will offered at Decatur John M. D’Arcy will celebrate treat.org for English and onciliation and the many advan- play a benefit for the St. Vincent DECATUR — St. Mary of the Mass and speak on Eucharist. www.radiofranciscana.org for the tages and inspirations it provides de Paul Society of St. Joseph Assumption, Decatur, will be the Each prayer service and pres- Spanish site. Under the guidance at the Feb. 11 session. County on Friday, Feb. 15. host parish for Lenten adult entation will begin at 7 p.m. each of the United States Conference of The church is located at 1502 Music will begin at 8:30 p.m. course, Growing Closer to Jesus evening. Morning sessions will Catholic Bishops, the programs E. Wallen Rd., Fort Wayne. at Brigid’s, an Irish pub in the Christ — the Value of Prayer to begin at 9 a.m. Monday through were produced for the annual For questions, call the church Waterford Estates Lodge, 52890 parishioners and other parishes. Wednesday. Catholic Communications office at (260) 489-3537 ext. 207. Indiana 933 (the old Ramada Inn, Father David Voors will pres- Campaign by Franciscan just north of the intersection with ent the three Tuesday evenings: Bishop D’Arcy featured on Communications. St. Joseph, LaGrange, to Cleveland Road). Feb. 19 and 26 and March 4. The Bishop John M. D’Arcy, of the This is a non-smoking venue session takes place from 7-9 p.m. Lenten Radio Retreat Diocese of Fort Wayne-South host Lenten enrichment for ages 21 and over. Cost at the Registration is required: online series to air on Catholic Bend, is featured on March 9, the LaGRANGE — St. Joseph Parish door is $10 per person. at www.diocesefwsb.org/OC Comment Fifth Sunday of Lent. Other bish- in LaGrange will hold enrichment Faculty members of the band under Adult Faith Formation or ops on the English programs evenings during Lent. The Lenten include Hugh Page Jr., dean of call Janice Martin at (260) 399- FORT WAYNE — On Feb. 10 — include: Cardinal enrichment theme is “Walking First Year Studies (harmonica and 1411, e-mail at [email protected] the First Sunday of Lent — a six- of Chicago (Feb. 2); Bishop with Jesus through Lent” and will vocals); Tom Guinan, an associate sefwsb.org. part Lenten Radio Retreat series Donald W. Trautman of Erie, Pa. be begin at 7 p.m. most evenings. controller for the university with a will begin airing on the diocese’s (Feb. 17); Bishop J. Kevin Boland The speakers and their topics master’s degree in theology from St. Stanislaus plans parish weekly radio show, “Catholic of Savannah, Ga. (Feb. 24); are the following: Notre Dame (drums); Larry Comment.” Bishop Richard J. Garcia, Bishop • Wednesday, Feb. 13, (Anglo) Sullivan, professor of world reli- mission Feb. 24-27 The program can be heard of Monterey, Calif. (March 2); and with Mary Hilger; gions and a concurrent professor Bishop Daniel Flores, auxiliary of anthropology (keyboard); and NEW CARLISLE — St. every Sunday morning in the Fort • Friday, Feb. 15, (Hispanic) Wayne area on WOWO (1190 bishop of Detroit (March 16). with Enid Roman-DeJesus, direc- Maxwell Johnson, professor of Stanislaus Kotska Parish, New liturgical studies (guitar and Carlisle, will sponsor a parish AM) at 7:05 a.m. and in the South tor of the Hispanic ministry for the Bend area on WSBT (960 AM) at St. Vincent to begin Diocese of Fort Wayne-South vocals). mission, Feb. 24-27. All members Proceeds will go to help the of the parish and friends of the 7:30 a.m. Catholicism Revealed Bend. Hosted by Elia Castillo, each There is also a program for poor and needy, particularly on parish are most welcome to the west side of South Bend, by attend. The following days and 30-minute retreat opens with a series Feb. 11 children on Wednesday and sung version of The Lord’s Prayer, Friday, Feb. 13 and 15, for chil- funding the society’s programs. themes of spiritual renewal and FORT WAYNE — St. Vincent de followed by a homily from a bish- dren ages four through grade 4. prayer are scheduled: Paul Parish in Fort Wayne will op. Next there is a song for medi- Ginny Kohrman and Jackie • Sunday, Feb. 24, Holy Cross begin its Catholicism Revealed tation and a question-answer seg- Oberhausen will lead the chil- Father Neil F. Wack, pastor of presentations on Monday ment with the bishop about a dren’s program on Wednesday and Christ the King Parish, South evenings at 7 p.m., beginning Feb. Lenten theme based on the Ginny Kohrman and Jennifer Bend, will speak on faith-prayer; 11. Sunday Gospel of that week. The Kohrman will lead the children’s • Monday, Feb. 25, Father At the first session, discussion James F. Seculoff, pastor St. John program concludes with a final program on Friday. 8 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC FEBRUARY 10, 2008 Jammin’ With Jesus takes faith beyond Mass Symposium discusses Jubilee Cross, a diocesan project, BY JUDY BRADFORD from St. Casimir Church to Our Thomas Aquinas lessons Lady. Then, they helped deliver it SOUTH BEND — Theresa Shaw, to St. Jude Church. In November, Timothy Renick applies lessons to the war in Iraq 14, thinks it’s important to have “a they participated in another dioce- faith that goes beyond Mass.” san project by hosting the diocesan of our intellects. A new youth group at Our Lady historical photo exhibit. BY SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC Thirdly, he taught of Hungary Church called At first, they had very little that we can never Jammin’ With Jesus helps her to money. Their tie-dyed their own t- diverse group of people underestimate the experience that. The youth group shirt designs. But by October of gathered in the Haggar importance of helps her sort out her relationship the first year, they had raised College Center at Saint consensus. No A one should go with God, and talk about matters enough money to buy t-shirts with Mary’s to hear an expert on the the- of faith with other students. a stamped design. ology of St. Thomas Aquinas, talk into war when the community Made up of students ages 13 to The students say they are hav- about how adherence to the saint’s TIMOTHY RENICK 19, the youth group got started in ing deeper, and more frequent dis- theory about what justifies war may is divided. May of 2007 under the leadership cussions about God. have prevented the tragedies of the A fourth les- of Heather Mezosi, 32, one of Our “I had never really talked about present day war in Iraq. son is that we are responsible for even our unintentional mistakes. If Lady’s youngest members. faith with anyone before, and if it JUDY BRADFORD Timothy Renick, chairperson of It had been many years — weren’t for this youth group, I the Department of Religious we go to war without definite proof Jammin’ With Jesus, a new youth of a wrong, for example, specula- decades, even — since a youth wouldn’t ever be talking about it,” group at Our Lady of Hungary, is Studies at Georgia State University, group had met at the church. says Luke Pryke, 14. was the major speaker for the 11th tion that Saddam Hussein had for 13 to 19 year olds in the Mezosi and other adult leaders of “We’re also reading ‘Dinner Symposium on St. Thomas Aquinas nuclear and chemical weapons, we the youth group With a Perfect parish. A handful of members got sponsored by the College’s Joyce are at fault because we did not do say there proba- Stranger,’ as a together recently to talk about McMahon Hank Aquinas Chair in our homework. bly was one in group and it’s a their activities. Kneeling are Catholic Theology. His talk was A fifth lesson from St. Thomas the 1950s, but fun way to help Kathy Haverstock and David entitled Lessons from Aquinas on is that deposing tyranny is likely to no one can recall “I had never really us understand Leemreis. In the middle, from left the War in Iraq. create new tyrannies. Aquinas one after that. our relationship are Theresa Shaw, Jonathon Jones Renick quoted St. Thomas’ says, “Even when action against a tyrant meets with success, this Father talked about faith with with God,” says and Luke Pryke. In the back row, important conviction that “we do Lawrence Teteh, Julian Schock, not seek peace in order to be at war, very fact breeds strife and grave from left are Damyra Belcher, discord among the populace either who has been 13. “It helps us Cassidy Richard, Julian Schock but we go to war that we have Our Lady’s pas- anyone before.” grow in our in the moment of rebellion or after and Danielle Schweiss. Father peace. Be peaceful, therefore, in tor for six years, belief.” warring so that you may vanquish his overthrow when opinion in the Lawrence Teteh, at right in back, community is factiously divided as was concerned LUKE PRYKE The book, by those whom you war against, and about the lack of David Gregory, helped get the group started. bring them to the prosperity of to the new form of government.” a youth group. is about a busi- peace.” Lastly, St. Thomas reminds us “The teen years nessman who games they play, like Jesus To have a just war, St. Thomas that all wrongs cannot be righted are typically the time when some accepts an invitation to join Jesus Jeopardy. “It’s a fun way to learn believed that certain elements were (by us). That is God’s job. We are people leave the faith, and so there for dinner. While he thinks it’s a about religion,” she says. necessary. It must be started and not called to save the world. is the need for a group like this.” prank, he goes ahead and accepts Their goals for the future, says controlled by the authority or ruler “He didn’t think war was an After its first meeting on May the invitation. Once there, the din- Mezosi, include trying to get deep- of a state. The war must be fought effective way to spread religion or 9, Jammin’ With Jesus immediate- ner companion asks him to suspend er into the Catholic faith and into for a just cause and must be for ideology or, I suspect, to spread ly got involved with the parish’s his disbelief and begin the conver- social issues. They also want to good or against evil, and after- democracy,” said Renick. “He Taste of Hungary Festival last sation “as if I am Jesus.” As a become more involved in the com- wards law and order must be believed we need to be careful as summer. The group has helped result, the businessman find himself munity and in issues like poverty restored. people how we enter into warfare with fish fries and spaghetti din- talking to Christ about all kinds of and healthcare. “The value of studying Aquinas and not enter it too lightly because ners. Over Christmas, they con- deep subjects and also confronts his “I am very excited about it,” in the context of the war in Iraq,” he recognized that it can be devas- ducted a gift drive for two local own spiritual inadequacies. says Father Teteh, “and having says Renick, “is not simply to tating and what it can do.” For families. The group has lighter moments, them be involved in the parish and learn his views about the justice of example, Renick said that the lat- They also helped to carry the too. Cassidy Richard, 13, likes the its social life.” war, but to discover, through his est statistics are that 3,834 counsel, ways in which the war American military personnel and might have been averted in the 655,000 Iraqi citizens have died first place.” since the war began, and six out of Renick spoke of six important seven of them have been killed by lessons that come from St. Thomas. bombs or bullets. One out of five The first is that war is only to be Iraqi families have lost a member. entered as the very last resort. The lecture pointed out very Secondly, he believed that “Godly clearly that although St. Thomas decisions” come from reason and was a man of the Middle Ages, his evidence. God does not give us theories are still applicable today. direct answers. We must use the gift

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He regu- bill would be in a position to handicapped, the undocumented grants may be fined and eventual- larly celebrates Mass in English, enforce the law but commented immigrant are all human beings ly put out of business if a meas- Polish and Spanish. He told the INDIANA “... when little kids and families deserving respect and dignity. ure passed by the Indiana Senate panel that the bill would harm go without food ... then some- The church approaches the (37-11) clears the Indiana House Indiana economically, socially CATHOLIC thing is wrong with that rule of undocumented immigrant not in the coming weeks. and morally. law.” from a legal perspective, but from Senate Bill 335, authored by Tebbe said, “The Catholic CONFERENCE Sen. Thomas J. Wyss (R-Fort a moral one. Sen. Mike Delph (R-Carmel) Church does not support illegal BRIGID CURTIS AYER Wayne) who serves as a member In Scripture God calls upon would penalize businesses that immigration, and respects the on the National Homeland his people to care for the alien. knowingly hire undocumented right of nations to control its bor- Security Advisory Council and on “So, you, too, must befriend the workers beginning October 2009. ders.” However, Tebbe explained bers of the Hispanic community, GLOBAL, an advisory council to alien, for you were once aliens The bill requires the attorney that the church is concerned the Indiana Chamber of the U.S Attorney General’s office, yourselves in the land of Egypt.” general’s office to investigate about the effects SB 335 bill Commerce and the Indiana said he voted against the bill — Deut 10: 17-19. And in chap- written complaints of businesses would have on employers, immi- Manufacturers Association because it is a federal issue. ter 25 of the Gospel of Matthew, employing illegal immigrants. If grant families and children. opposed the bill. “The solution needs to be initi- Jesus identifies with the margin- the attorney general’s office Putting hundreds of people out of Those testifying in support of ated and addressed by Congress,” alized and commands us to determines that the business vio- work will only add to the social the bill included Hoosiers for said Wyss. “We don’t want to respond when he said, “I was a lated the law, federal immigration concerns in the community. Secure Borders, the Indiana have a patchwork of inconsistent stranger and you welcomed me”. enforcement, the local law Presently those working are car- Federation for Immigration state policies.” Wyss said that enforcement and the county pros- ing for their family needs and Reform and Enforcement while he is a strong opponent of Update: ecutor are notified. The first contributing to the common good. (IFIRE), and Mike Cutler, of illegal immigration, there needs offense results in a warning; a Tebbe noted that similar laws New York, a 30-year immigration to be a realistic policy which second offense could result in a enacted in Arizona and Oklahoma agent — all shared various con- deals with the 12 million undocu- Pharmacists’ conscience temporary suspended business are having detrimental effects on cerns that illegal immigrants con- mented already in this country. license; a third offense, all busi- the economy and on the families tribute to illegal drug trafficking, SB 335 now goes to the clause bill passes ness licenses could be revoked. of immigrants. are a draw on taxpayer supported Indiana House for consideration. Senate in second vote Delph said he authored the bill Sen. Karen Tallian (D-Portage) educational and healthcare servic- because next to property taxes, who serves as a member of the es, and are a national security Indiana pharmacists are one illegal immigration is the second Senate Pensions and Labor threat. The church position on step closer to being able to follow most asked about question during Committee said she opposed the As a Christian, Delph said he their conscience and refuse to town meetings. Frustrated by the bill on the floor because employ- tries to follow the commandment immigration reform dispense drugs that result in abor- to love God and love his neigh- tion, euthanasia, assisted suicide federal government’s inaction, ers are left to either enforce The Catholic Church does not Delph started looking into what Indiana’s law or federal law. bor, even though he admits he or mercy killing under a bill fails quite often in doing so. To support illegal immigration. The which passed (30-18) by the other states were doing and mod- “As it stands now, businesses church respects the right of a eled his bill after proposals in would avoid hiring anyone who ease concerns his bill has created Indiana Senate late Tuesday, Jan. in the Hispanic community, nation to control its borders, and 29, in a second vote. A week ear- other states. might even remotely look like an the legitimate need for the state The bill received hours of tes- illegal alien,” Tallian said. She Delph said he recently spent three lier, the bill was defeated in dead- hours addressing the Hispanic to have reasonable requirements lock vote (24-24) in the Senate, timony during a Jan. 16 hearing was also concerned that no one for citizenship and its privileges. which drew a crowd of over 50 even asked about the fiscal Chamber of Commerce both in Jan. 24. However, because the English and Spanish. Delph does- The church evaluates public bill failed for a lack of a constitu- people before the Senate Pension impact on the state to conduct policy issues in light of Sacred and Labor Committee. Glenn enforcement. n’t think he changed their minds tional majority, the author of the about the bill, but at least he is Scripture, the teachings of Jesus bill Sen. Jeff Drozda (R- Tebbe, executive director of the Sen. Robert Deig (D-Mt. Christ and from principles Indiana Catholic Conference Vernon) said, “I supported the bill not viewed as the enemy. Westfield) was able to call the Delph said he hoped his bill derived from our experience of bill back for a second vote with (ICC) who serves as the official as a way to send a message to the trying to live and apply those representative for the Indiana federal government to do some- will send a message to Congress no floor debate. The pharmacists’ and to businesses who hire illegal teachings for many centuries. The conscience clause bill, SB 3, now bishops and the Catholic Church thing about it, but I don’t think church’s consistent life ethic, the in Indiana on public policy mat- the bill is going anywhere.” workers. “This legislation moves to the Indiana House for upholds one of the basic and fun- belief that all human beings, from further consideration. ters, testified in opposition to the Deig said he didn’t think the conception to natural death, have bill. bill was a racial bill or one damental pillars of democracy, the respect for the rule of law.” inherent dignity given to them by Holy Cross Father Chris Cox, intended to discriminate, but God himself is applied to public pastor of St. Adalbert Parish and rather a bill to tell the federal If SB 335 passes the Indiana General Assembly, Jose Salinas, policy. St. Casimir Parish in South Bend, government to act. The unborn, the elderly, the also testified in opposition to SB In addition to the ICC, mem- Marion County Court Judge, who

Indiana legislators to brief area RACE TO THE NCEA CONVENTION! voters at sixth annual pro-life NATIONAL CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION legislative forum 105th NCEA Annual Convention, Exposition & NPCD Religious Education Convocation FORT WAYNE — The Allen Senate Bill 146 requires abor- Indianapolis, IN March 25-28, 2008 County Right to Life will spon- tion providers to inform women sor a legislative forum on about the abortion and related Saturday, Feb. 9, from 9-10:30 issues including fetal pain and a.m. on the campus of Concordia defining when life begins. This Theological Seminary in Fort bill also requires abortion Wayne. The forum will be held in providers to have admitting privi- Wyneken Hall, Room 8. leges at a local hospital. Pro-life voters will meet with Senate Bill 187 requires Indiana legislators to be briefed schools to include fetal develop- on legislation pending in the ment in high school health cur- Indiana General Assembly that riculums. Voters and legislators Most Rev. Daniel H. Pink ValLimar Jansen Sister Joyce Rupp Mary Angela protects innocent human life. will discuss action necessary to Blase Cupich Shaughnessy Legislators will report that three get these bills enacted into law. pro-life bills have passed the Panelists include Indiana COME TO THE CROSSROADS – INDIANAPOLIS and join thousands Indiana Senate and have been Senate Pro Tern David Long, referred to the House of Sen. Dennis Kruse and Indiana of your colleagues at the Convention for all Catholic educators. Representatives for further State Representatives Matt Bell, Over 400 educational sessions, 700 exhibit booths, daily liturgies, action. Marlin Stutzman and Randy Senate Bill 3 provides that a Borror. U.S. Congressman Mark and much more pharmacist may not be required Souder will report on pro-life to dispense or sell a drug or med- legislation at the federal level. ical device if the drug or medical The legislative forum is open device would be used to cause an to the public. Reservations for abortion or to cause the death of this free event are being taken at Photo credit: Indianapolis CVB a person by means of assisted the Allen County Right to Life suicide, euthanasia or mercy office, (260) 471-1849 through For information contact: 1&($&RQYHQWLRQ2IÀFH‡WK6W1:6XLWH‡ killing. Feb. 8. :DVKLQJWRQ'&‡3KRQH  ‡)D[  ‡ZZZQFHDRUJ 10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC FEBRUARY 10, 2008 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK HIGHLIGHTS FR Educators honored with Light of Learning Award

BY TRISH LINNER needed funds for Catholic schools in our area. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the cam- SOUTH BEND — Over 300 peo- paign, which has donated over ple attended the annual Luncheon $7.2 million to local Catholic In Celebration of Excellence in schools. Catholic Education, on Monday, “We are very proud to be a Jan. 28, held in South Bend. The part of the You Can Lend a Hand annual luncheon event is hosted campaign,” said Fitzpatrick, “It is by Quality Dining, Inc. and kicks a privilege to help Catholic off Catholic Schools Week. In schools succeed.” addition, the luncheon honors Holy Cross Father Stephen J. local educators with the Light of Kempinger, superintendent of Learning Award. This year 19 Catholic Schools for the Diocese awards were presented to South of Fort Wayne-South Bend also Bend area teachers and adminis- spoke about Catholic education. trators. The Fort Wayne luncheon “Catholic schools are recognized was held Tuesday, Jan. 29. as an institution that helps stu- After introductions by Jeff dents achieve their potential both Jeffers, WNDU-TV sports direc- academically and spiritually. Our tor and the master of ceremonies teachers are a beacon for Christ for the luncheon, the chairman in the classroom every day. We and CEO of Quality Dining, Inc., are proud to recognize 19 educa- Daniel Fitzpatrick, spoke to the tors today for their hard work and audience about the importance of dedication.” Catholic education for students The teachers that were hon- and the community as a whole. ored were the following: “Catholic faith and Catholic edu- In the South Bend area: Trudy cation teach right from wrong Nawara, principal, St. Michael, and good from evil. Lessons Plymouth, and St. Patrick, learned in Catholic schools tran- Walkerton; and teachers Cynthia The South Bend Light of Learning recipients are shown in this photo. Joseph, Hessen Cassel; Amy the children and can help each Smith, St. Joseph, Monroeville; one build on their strengths and Susan Rost, St. Louis, Besancon; special talents.” Franciscan Sister Theresa Father William Sullivan from Renninger, St. Mary, Avilla; St. Thomas the Apostle, Elkhart, Mary Cecava, St. Joseph, also spoke fondly of their win- Decatur; Angela Grube, ning teacher, Elizabeth Camp, Huntington Catholic; Lea who teaches junior high religious Howard, St. Bernard, Wabash; education. “It is such a blessing Joseph Garcia, Bishop Dwenger to have her. It makes a world of High School; and Gregory A. difference for our students to Gehl, Bishop Luers High School. learn from her each year. She is The Light of Learning Award able to build good relationships was created to give Catholic with the children and they really schools an opportunity to recog- look forward to her class.” nize one of their outstanding Bishop John M. D’Arcy was teachers. The winner from each the keynote speaker and thanked school receives nominations the educators of the diocese for based on the following: experi- their devotion to their students. “I ence, Christian model, student want to thank all the teachers of motivation, involvement in our diocese for the work they do extracurricular activities, knowl- with our young people. It is truly edge of subject matter, and ability a service to God to enter the to relate to students. Students, classroom and work one on one parents and faculty are encour- daily with our students. What a aged to nominate their a deserv- gift our teachers are to the chil- ing teacher by writing a descrip- dren.” tion of why they think their nom- Bishop D’Arcy also thanked inee should be considered for the the diocese parishioners for their Light of Learning Award. financial support of the schools. The Fort Wayne Light of Learning recipients are shown in this photo. Teachers with two or more years “I am grateful for the support of of experience are eligible candi- the people for the benefit of the dates. schools. We are able to pay our Esch, Christ the King; Loretta High School, Mishawaka; and All of the award winners teachers a good wage and offer scend time,” Fitzpatrick said. Manley, Corpus Christi; Jeanne Paul Carrier, Saint Joseph’s High seemed humbled by the experi- benefits for them so they can He talked about the legacy of DuBois, Holy Family; Melissa School. ence. “I have never felt more afford to stay in our Catholic his parents and how grateful he Wroblewski, Our Lady of In the Fort Wayne area: Marsha honored or appreciated than I do schools when many other dio- and his siblings were for the gift Hungary; Kristi Jones, St. Jordan, principal, Queen of today,” said Melissa Wroblewski, cese’s can’t.” of a Catholic education. “Our Adalbert; Charlotte Garrison, St. Angels; and teachers Darcy who has taught at Our Lady of He also acknowledged and parents knew struggle, yet we Anthony de Padua; Meghan Quinn, Most Precious Blood; Hungary School for the last six thanked the generosity of Quality never went lacking and all Beard, St. John the Baptist; Joan Kurt Homan, Queen of Angels; years. “My students decorated Dining, Inc for their donation of received the benefit of attending Kraska, St. Joseph; Keith Foley, Sandra Shirmeyer, St. Charles my classroom and made me let- $50,000 to the Bishop D’Arcy Catholic schools,” he said. “The St. Jude; Rhonda Menting, St. Borromeo; Laura Sturm, St. John ters and cards. It really means so Scholarship fund, Our Sunday teachers in our local Catholic Matthew; Judy Buysse, Queen of the Baptist, Fort Wayne; Tonya much to me that they were excit- Visitor for their donation of $4 schools made a difference then as Peace and Gina Lehmann, St. Brown, St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth ed for me. They are the reason I million to the four high schools they do today in the lives of their Bavo, Mishawaka; Elizabeth Ann Seton; Diane Merz, St. Jude; am here.” in the diocese and to John students. It is a blessing to be Camp, St. Thomas, Elkhart; Barbara Pinkerton, St. Therese; Each school represented was Tippmann for his donation to the able to honor them with this Sister Colleen Bauer, a School Nathan Proulx, St. Vincent de very proud of their award-win- Large Family Fund. “We are truly luncheon and the Light of Sister of Notre Dame, St. John Paul; Priscilla Harless, St. ning teacher. Holy Cross Father blessed by such generosity and Learning Award.” the Evangelist, Goshen; Mary Aloysius, Yoder; Becky Hoffman, John DeRiso from St. Joseph commitment to Catholic educa- Quality Dining, Inc., also Spoor, St. Michael, Plymouth; Benoit Academy; Margaret School, South Bend, commented tion. I am extraordinarily grateful sponsors the You Can Lend a Sharon Roe, Sacred Heart, Beuchel, St. John the Baptist, on Joan Kraska, “She has a gift, for your generous donations,” Hand campaign to raise much- Warsaw; Mark Kirzeder, Marian New Haven; Melissa Wagner, St. she really has great knowledge of said Bishop D’Arcy. FEBRUARY 10, 2008 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 11 ROM NORTH TO SOUTH AND EAST TO WEST

Bishop Luers announces CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK PROJECT MAYOR PROCLAIMS CATHOLIC scholarship winners HELPS THE POOR SCHOOLS WEEK FORT WAYNE — Bishop Luers High School has announced the 2007 Scholarship Exam Winners. The following students were awarded tuition based on an academic merit test given last November. Awards apply to the 2008- 2009 school year and are given to the following: Sarah Bartels, St. Therese, $1,500; Trey Redner, Crestview Middle School, $1,000; Meaghan Adams, St. John the Baptist, Fort Wayne, $500; Rachel Crouch, St. John the Baptist, Fort Wayne, $500; Paul Lohmuller, Most Precious Blood, $500; Veronica Frecker, St. Joseph, Hessen Cassel, $250; Abigail Reuille, St. TESS STEFFEN John the Baptist, Fort Wayne, The sixth-grade class from St. John the Baptist School, Fort TIM JOHNSON $250; Samuel Johnson, St. John Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry, who attended Catholic ele- the Baptist, Fort Wayne, $250; Wayne, chose to go to The Franciscan Center as their serv- Christian Myles, Prince ice project for Catholic Schools Week. Thirty students mentary and high schools and the University of Saint Chapman, $250; and Katherine Francis, made a visit to St. Aloysius School last week to Griebel St. Joseph, Monroeville, helped with assembly of the 812 weekly sack lunches that $250. are delivered every Saturday to local community homes. announce an official proclamation by the City of Fort Bishop Dwenger Wayne for its residents to discover the outstanding announces eighth grade ST. LOUIS BESANCON STUDENTS achievements of the Catholic school systerm. In the scholarship winners photo, from left, are diocesan Associate Superintendant of POSE AS A CROSS Personnel Rebecca Elswerky, St. Aloysius pastor Father FORT WAYNE — Bishop Dwenger High School has Dominique Carboneau, Mayor Henry, St. Aloysius announced the winners of the Principal Chuck Grimm, St. John the Baptist Principal James E. Robinson Merit Scholarships for the 2008-2009 Jane Sandor and St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth Ann Seton school year. Eleven $500 schol- Principal Lois Widner. arships have been awarded to the following eighth-grade students: Alixandria Ball, Queen of Angels; Amelia Erlandson and Marian art students receive art awards Emily Hentz, St. Joseph-St. MISHAWAKA — The 85th and regional cosponsors, the Elizabeth Ann Seton; Chaise anniversary of the Scholastic Art Scholastic Art Awards program Kahlenbeck, Most Precious Awards, which is a juried exhibi- has grown to become the largest Blood; Meghan Gloudemans and tion at The South Bend Regional and oldest juried exhibition of its James Miller, St. Vincent; Museum of Art, encourages and kind in the United States. In Heather Lothamer, Danielle recognizes junior and senior high addition, more than 50 art Messman and Michael Sordelet, school student achievements in schools, colleges and universities St. Charles; and Leanna Phillips, visual arts. Of the only 90 offer scholarships to qualified St. Jude. scholastic gold medals awarded high school seniors through this Each of these young scholars in the Northwest Region, Marian program. scored 24 or higher on the High School art students won 16. Junior and senior high stu- Explore Exam, which is admin- Marian students won six silver dents in the Indiana counties of istered by the ACT testing serv- medals and received 17 honor- Benton, Cass, Elkhart, Fulton, ice. This exam is used by Bishop able mention awards. Jasper, Kosciusko, Lake, Dwenger to determine its incom- Kitty Gunty and Gina LaPorte, Marshall, Newton, ing merit scholars. Danielle Robinson are the art teachers Porter, Pulaski, St. Joseph, Stark Messman scored a 25, which is who guide and mentor these cre- and White; and the Michigan the highest score on the exam. ative students. counties of Berrien, Cass and St. Each of these students is to be With the support of national Joseph are eligible to enter. commended for their outstanding achievements. It is reflection on their own talents as well as skills ELLEN OBERLEY they have developed in their In honor of Catholic Schools week, the students and staff at St. Louis respective Catholic grade Academy posed in the shape of a cross for a group picture on Monday. schools.

nationwide, which are paired with Founded in 1994 by Holy First Lady Laura Bush the university in five-year partner- Cross Fathers Timothy R. Scully visits ACE school in ships that seek to effect change in and Sean McGraw, the ACE pro- urban, at-risk Catholic schools. gram provides college graduates Washington Established in 2006, the an opportunity to earn master of WASHINGTON — In observation Magnificat School Partnership education degrees while serving as of national Catholic Schools Week, Program provides designated teachers in understaffed Catholic Laura Bush visited Holy schools with funding, leadership schools nationwide. In exchange Redeemer School in Washington and expertise — via Notre Dame’s for a modest stipend and a tuition- D.C., a designated University of extensive alumni network — and free graduate program, the ACE Notre Dame Magnificat School, makes ACE teachers and princi- participants make a two-year com- on Jan. 30. pals available to meet staffing mitment to teach in these schools. PROVIDED BY MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL Through Notre Dame’s Alliance needs. In addition to Holy More than 85 recent college Of the only 90 scholastic gold medals awarded in the Northwest Region for Catholic Education (ACE) pro- Redeemer, the other Magnificat graduates from a wide variety of of the Scholastic Art Awards, a juried exhibition at The South Bend gram, Holy Redeemer is one of Schools are St. Adalbert in South educational disciplines enter ACE Regional Museum of Art, Marian High School art students won 16. The three designated Magnificat Schools Bend and St. Ann in Chicago. each year. students won six silver medals and 17 honorable mention awards. 12 TODAY’S CATHOLIC FEBRUARY 10, 2008 Temptation and sin, freedom and responsiblity Vices and Virtues BY GINNY KOHRMAN

Catholic moral teaching says that and more difficult to resist temp- hands of us. We, too, cry out, God’s incredible mercy is always Opening prayer our very dignity as a human per- tation and to avoid greater sin. It “My God, my God, why have available to us through the sacra- Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the son is dependent on our freedom may seem as if each sin occurs you abandoned me?” ment of reconciliation. Let us Living God, please have mercy and that an acceptance of moral instantaneously, but in reality we However, it is often at this remember, “Our help is in the on me, a poor sinner. Amen responsibility is necessary for liv- have allowed our wills to become moment of temptation that God name of the Lord, who made ing a life in Christ (CCC. 1730). weakened. Uncontrolled tempta- reminds us of his eternal love and heaven and earth.” Scripture: Rom 6:17 The catechism also teaches tions can grind away at us; and, incredible mercy. The Scriptures Man is rational and therefore that freedom “is the power, root- when we fail to master our temp- reveal that Jesus, like us, was like God; he is created with free ed in reason and will, to act or tations, we turn from God and tempted, but that he never Reflection and discussion will and is master over his acts. not to act, to do this or that, and towards sin, losing the true free- allowed the temptations to lead so to perform deliberate actions dom of personal peace and joy. him to sin. Jesus, both fully • What spiritual disciplines on one’s own responsibility” On the other hand, each time human and fully divine, demon- help you to avoid moments of (CCC. 1731). The apple incident we remain obedient to the will of strated a virtuous self-discipline temptation? Commentary at Ancilla was deliberately and God in small things, we reinforce that we, too, can use to deal with • Read paragraph 1849-1851 I love apples. Apples cooked, freely completed. Although the and strengthen our will. We grad- our temptations and to free us in the Catechism of the Catholic raw, in pie or cobbler, crisp, act was not grave, it was still sin- ually build a stronger spiritual from the slavery of sin. Church. How does sin affect your green or red. No matter their ful. I took something that was not character that aids us in moments relationships with God and oth- shape or consistency, I just really mine. of severe temptation. The resolve ers? Contemplate paragraph 1851 like apples. When I was an aspi- The catechism teaches that of Christians must be that of St. Christ’s spiritual in relation to your personal sin rant at Ancilla Domini Convent, freedom is perfected only when it Paul who writes, “you too must and/or world events and Christ’s the sisters had a beautiful and is directed toward God, our cre- think of yourselves as being dead disciplines gift of mercy and salvation. How delicious apple orchard. ator. “The more one does what is to sin and living for God in Christ does this paragraph affirm God’s In the book “Deliver Me,” love for you and all humankind? Occasionally we would help pick good, the freer one becomes” Jesus” (Rom 6:11). Richard Exley writes, “After a the apples, trying to honor sister’s (CCC. 1733). My taking of the The story of Adam and Eve • In the formation of con- thorough study of the Gospels, I science the word of God is the orders not to eat too many or take apples was directed toward self, leads us to consider the ultimate am convinced that the source of them from the orchard. A couple and my gleeful satisfaction was in temptation — not of disobedience light for our path; we must assim- Jesus’ strength lay in the spiritual ilate it in faith and prayer and put of us “wannabe-sisters” — direct disobedience to the apple- but of discrediting God’s good- disciplines he practiced: prayer, through the coercion of our class- orchard sister and, indirectly, to ness. When life becomes chal- it into practice. We must also study of the Scriptures, public examine our consciences before mates, of course — could not God. My actions were not direct- lenging and we encounter trials, worship, and obedience to the resist the temptation to smuggle ed towards truth and goodness, tragedies and disappointments, the Lord’s Cross. We are assisted Father’s will.” The consistent by the gifts of the Holy Spirit, apples inside our green aspirant but rather towards selfishness and Satan attempts to turn our minds practice of these disciplines sweaters to eat during study hall. personal gain. I had abused the from God. We can begin to think aided by the witness or advice of allowed Jesus to bring all of his others and guided by the authori- At the time, I thought I was gift of true freedom and allowed of God as a God who plays thoughts, desires and actions into clever or sly. Now, however, as I sin, however small it may seem, favorites, and we distrust God’s tative teaching of the church.” submission. CCC, 1785. Using this as a guide, remember these ancient orchard to enter my heart. Life sometimes good intention for each of us. We The key to dealing with our adventures, I can more readily seems to be an endless battle of are tempted to turn our hearts how well are you forming a right temptations, as Richard Exley conscience? admit my sinfulness and disobe- goofing up and starting over. It is against God and go it alone. The suggests, “is in the way we live dience. Like Adam and Eve in the a wonder that God does not just tempter continues to eat away at our lives before the temptations garden, I caved in when tempted, throw in the towel on us. us, attacking our souls in numer- come.” Adapting Jesus’ habits of thinking of my personal gain ous ways, trying to cloud our prayer, reading and studying the Closing prayer instead of the respect owed consciences and distort the truth. Scriptures, public worship and another. We sin when our utterances, “I know that I need trials so Temptation versus sin obedience will give us the graces that my nature can be purified. deeds or desires are deliberately to fight our human temptations, I have read that the root cause When you decide to send me and willfully contrary to God’s to avoid sin and to grow in holi- of failure in the spiritual life these trials, when you give evil laws, our right (informed) con- ness. God does not allow tempta- Freedom and comes from disobedience in little some room to maneuver, as you science and reason. Sin is not tions so that we give into them things. At the time I did not see did with Job, then please remem- responsibility only an offense against God, but but to help us grow in holiness that the simple temptation and ber that my strength goes only so it also wounds us and injures the and virtue by choosing what is It may seem strange to some action of taking apples “in fun” far. Do not overestimate my solidarity of the body of Christ. right and good with the help of that in part three of the Catechism could, in fact, lead to temptations capacity. Do not set too wide the CCC, 1849. Most of us have gone God’s grace. Temptations and of the Catholic Church, the words to disobey in other situations; it boundaries within which I may be through terribly painful situations sins are rampant in the world freedom and responsibility are can cause a tiny crack within our tempted, and be close to me with of loss or rejection in which we today. During this season of Lent, placed in the same subtitle. souls through which evil can your protecting hand when it question the presence of God in let us practice the spiritual disci- Modern understanding of these enter. By this tiny openness to becomes too much for me. our lives. Perhaps we have want- plines of Jesus so that we may be two concepts would probably evil, over time we can compro- Amen” “Jesus of Nazareth,” ed to give up or give in, thinking prepared when evil tempts our place them at opposite poles, but mise our wills. Each time we fail Pope Benedict XVI, p.163 that God really does not care. We hearts. If we do fail and sin, not within the Catholic Church. to resist evil, it becomes more may feel that God has washed his FEBRUARY 10, 2008 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 13 Why do you read Today’s Catholic?

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Bishop D’Arcy reaches the Catholics of the diocese each week missionary service; it always cross- priest named Father Thierry de Michel Picard with his column, News and Notes, or through special statements es my mind that much of the Roucy, the mission of Heart’s Home Erie, Pa world’s suffering could be alleviat- has been to cultivate a culture of and messages. He cannot visit every parish personally each week, compassion while serving the most but he can visit everyone’s home weekly through his column. ed if the Catholic Church were to The stories of Catholics either across town, in our state, nation and world helps us realize we are part of a universal church. Catholicism is not a “me” religion, it is “we.” We also can provide information for sources to allow spiritual Supreme Court out of touch growth — parish missions, penance services, adult education, holy hours, rosaries — and, of course, other events such as festi- vals, dinners and fish fries. with the mainstream on abortion The CPA concludes with this comment: “Diocesan publications can light the fire of faith that warms hearts to action for the good n Jan. 22, 1973, the young Americans) do not accept of all. As members of the Catholic Press Association of the Supreme Court said in what Roe v Wade created. United States and Canada, we re-commit ourselves to the highest ORoe v Wade that abortion The Supreme Court may final- LIFE level of professional journalism to explain our faith with integrity cannot be prohibited before via- ly be starting to see just how far out of the mainstream it has been and the utmost credibility. Recognizing the challenges of limited bility for any reason — or after viability, if performed for reasons on abortion. Gonzales v. Carhart, ISSUES resources, we enthusiastically dedicate ourselves to making our of maternal health. The same day, issued last April, upheld the fed- publications worthy of their mission, telling the good news of sal- Roe’s less famous companion eral partial-birth abortion ban. FORUM vation.” case Doe vs. Bolton defined Though narrow in its short-term We encourage Today’s Catholic readers to renew their sub- “health” as “all factors — physi- impact, there are several hearten- BY DEIRDRE A. MCQUADE scription, possibly purchase a subscription for someone who can- cal, emotional, psychological, ing developments that bode well not afford it or invite another to become a subscriber and weekly familial, and the woman’s age — for future efforts to protect reader. We have reason to hope the relevant to the well-being of the human life in law. Supreme Court has begun to take patient.” Together, Roe and Doe Since Roe v Wade, the court off its blinders regarding abor- created a right to abortion for vir- has bloodlessly described tion, recognizing its harm to chil- Clearing up a misconception tually any reason, through all “choice,” “procedures” and Today’s Catholic finds many of its readers referring to us as dren, women, the medical profes- nine months of pregnancy. “potential life.” Gonzales v. sion and all of society. While Our Sunday Visitor. It is that pol- Carhart sets It’s true that our name once was Our Sunday Visitor. Our advocates for the sanctity of icy, not support aside these eva- human life should be encouraged Sunday Visitor was the national Catholic publication founded in for life, which sions about not Huntington by Bishop John F. Noll in 1912 to combat anti- by this clearer vision, we must is a “fringe” knowing “when not rest until Roe v Wade is a Catholic sentiments and movements around the country. In 1926, position. A June The court now calls the human life the Fort Wayne diocesan edition of Our Sunday Visitor began, distant memory, our laws protect 2007 poll by begins.” The human life from conception to and we at Today’s Catholic cite this as our official founding. the New York victim of abortion an majority now Our Sunday Visitor natural death, parents welcome Over the years, the national published local Times, CBS acknowledges both planned and unplanned chil- editions for a number of dioceses across the country. Meanwhile, News and MTV unborn child, and clearly that, “by com- dren, and the intergenerational the diocesan edition in Fort Wayne-South Bend went through a found that 62 mon under- wounds of abortion have begun couple of name changes, to The Harmonizer under Bishop Leo percent of standing and to heal. Pursley and then to Today’s Catholic under Bishop D’Arcy. young adults recognizes abortion as a scientific termi- For more information on Roe Today, there are two papers. Today’s Catholic, the official pub- disagree with nology, a fetus v Wade, visit is a living lication of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, works from abortion on form of killing. www.SecondLookProject.org. the Archbishop Noll Catholic Center in downtown Fort Wayne, demand — and organism while A longer and modified version Its readership includes nearly 25 percent of all Catholic homes in this mirrors the within the of this column appeared in the the diocese. Our Sunday Visitor, still located in Huntington, pub- views of all womb, whether Washington Times on Jan. 22, lishes a national paper all its own, and while it has not published adults. or not it is 2008, the 35th anniversary of diocesan papers since the 1980s, it publishes books and is the In October, a CBS poll asked viable outside the womb.” The Roe v. Wade. court now calls the victim of nation’s largest supplier of collection envelopes. Americans about their “personal feeling” on abortion. Two out of abortion an unborn child, and three supported greater restric- clearly recognizes abortion as a tions on abortion (with 50 per- form of killing. Deirdre A. McQuade is assistant cent saying it should be permitted Remarkably, the court has also director of policy and communi- only in cases such as rape, incest recognized that women can suffer cations, Secretariat of Pro-Life or to save the mother’s life). A following abortion, citing the Activities, U.S. Conference of mere 26 percent said it “should grief, sorrow and depression Catholic Bishops. Go to Today’s Catholic editorial board consists of Bishop John M. D’Arcy, be permitted in all cases” — the reported by 180 women who www.usccb.org/prolife to learn Ann Carey, Don Clemmer, Father Mark Gurtner, Father Michael Heintz, current state of law under Roe. In filed a “friend of the court” brief more about the bishops’ pro-life Tim Johnson and Vince LaBarbera. short, Americans (most notably in the case. activities. 15 FEBRUARY 10, 2008 COMMENTARY Eastern Catholics hold similarities, CATEQUIZ’EM By Dominic Camplisson One of the most well-known sacramentals of the Catholic Church differences in fasting and abstinence is the ash used on Ash Wednesday. This quiz looks at these and other sacramentals. y the time you read this, eating less, but it also means eat- Lent will likely be well ing differently. In other words, Bunderway for everyone on fasting includes abstinence, ie., VIEWS 1.What are sacramentals? the Gregorian calendar. One refraining from certain types of a.They are basically ethnic customs. extremely ancient practice that the foods — usually not just meat but FROM THE b.They are relics of saints. church still encourages during this in fact all animal products, that is, c.They are sacred signs with spiritual effects, including objects and penitential season is that of fasting. all meats, cheeses, eggs, dairy and CATHOLIC blessings. What is fasting, and why should their derivatives. One also abstains we undertake it? from oil and alcohol. The latter EAST 2.One difference between sacramentals and sacraments is that the sacraments were To answer that, we could two, however, are permitted on ADAM A.J. DEVILLE instituted by undertake a review of fasting in weekends — when fasting is for- a.Jesus b.people c.Catholics the Bible, or the monastic prac- bidden but abstinence still per- In addition to the fasting, we tices of fasting, or what canon law tains— and certain feast days. are also encouraged to pray a great says. But instead of all that, permit Second, “fasting” includes both deal more. The most commonly 3.While sacramentals were and are instituted by me to tell you a story. abstinence as well as limiting the used Lenten prayer among Eastern a.the church, including faithful lay and ordained people I am an Eastern Catholic. intake of food to one meal a day. Christians is the Prayer of St. b.Muslims including converts to Christianity Eastern Catholics form 23 church- A person would eat usually only Ephraim the Syrian, recited several c.the Jews, including those who rejected Jesus as the messiah es that are in full communion with one meal a day which is simple in times a day with full prostrations. the Bishop of Rome and his its preparation (ie., should involve When I began praying this 4.How many sacramentals are there? church, the Latin or Roman a minimum of cooking so that the prayer several years ago in con- a.seven b.144,000 Church, the largest. All together, time saved can be devoted to junction with the full fast, I c.There is no specific number as they vary over time and place we make up the Catholic Church prayer and the poor) and not eaten expected that I would last, at most, properly so called. Eastern until after 3 p.m. (the hour of for a day or two but no more. The Catholics are different from Jesus’ death on the cross). prospect of no meat (let alone no 5.What common sacramental is used to keep track of prayers? Roman Catholics not just liturgi- This is the strict, traditional rule dairy or anything else) for six a.the prayer wheel b.the rosary (beads) c.the liturgy of St.Basil cally but in other ways. We are in — fasting and abstinence — but weeks made me almost want to fact very similar to the Eastern each person is allowed much weep. 6.This sacramental usually often has a little salt added to it by a priest Orthodox in our theology, canon diversity and freedom to adjust the So I figured I was in for a a.holy water b.the bread of life c.Communion wine law and spiritual practices. One of “rule” to take account of his own fiendishly difficult time and would circumstances. Many people today those spiritual practices still very scarcely make it through the first 7.According to the Catechism of The Catholic Church (CCC),sacramentals can render strongly recommended and widely will only observe abstinence from few days before throwing up my many occasions of life encouraged among all Eastern meat on Wednesdays and Fridays, hands in disgust at my weakness. I a.fun b.dull c.holy Christians is fasting. and both abstinence and fasting was in for a surprise. When the Eastern Churches during the first week and during What I found in fasting — and speak of fasting, that often means Holy Week, especially Good 8.The technical description of how sacramentals function to bestow grace is “ex opere two things. First, fasting means Friday. FASTING, PAGE 16 operantis ecclesiae”which means,very roughly translated a.through the power of the rite itself b.the writing hand writes, and having written, moves on God’s strength withstands temptation c.through the intercession of the church 9.The CCC confirms that unlike the sacraments,which are universal,sacramentals can open for us the way to eternal life Reflection be suited to a specific that the first humans, Adam and a.person, if they are seen as a reincarnation of a deceased saint Eve, has discarded for themselves Ash Wednesday began Lent. b.culture, and special history of the Christian people of a particular THE and for all their descendants. For many Catholics, however, this region or time The church next gives us a les- First Sunday of Lent is the first SUNDAY son from St. Matthew’s Gospel, c.race, as some skeptical races are more prone to accept sacra- occasion for the church to teach us mentals than sacraments telling us about the temptation of about Lent. GOSPEL Jesus by the devil. This story is a The facts are that we are not synoptic tradition, not unique to 10 Why does the CCC confirm that the laity may use certain sacramental? MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION supreme, despite our occasional Matthew’s Gospel. Similar stories assumption that we are subject to a.it is a typo appear in Mark and Luke. no one. We belong to God. He cre- b.because it promotes laicization by stealth Knowing the context helps to ated us. He is the source of life. c.because all share the baptismal priesthood understand this reading. At the No one else, and nothing else, First Sunday of Lent time of Jesus, much more than gives us true life. 11.The CCC notes that the faithful should not confuse blessing of people engaging in today, bread represented survival Mt 4:1-11 However, we are free to make certain ministries with this itself, since the options for food our decisions. We can even make a.ordination he Book of Genesis, the first were very few. Today, refrigeration decisions not in our interests, such in sequence among the and the ability to transport food as our decisions to turn away from b.licit religious activity Tbooks of the Old Testament, over great distances add many God. If we are free, we also are c approved conduct for Catholics furnishes this Lenten weekend’s options to our diets. free to turn to God. Influences first reading. So, when the devil referred to drawing us to sin are strong. We 12 One of the uses of sacramental blessings is to reserve an object for a religious pur- Genesis teaches a powerful les- bread, the association in the minds need God’s strength to withstand pose.This would commonly include this,itself a sacramental son about life. God is the creator. of those people who first heard the temptation. This strength is avail- a.reading glasses used for reading the Epistle Therefore, God reigns over all Gospel was not just of bread, in able to us if we ask God for it. things. God creates humans, in the most literal and simplest sense, b.any type of glass that replicates stained glass used in cathedrals So, with these facts, the church c.an altar God’s own image, able to think but of the maintenance of life points us to the path of Lent. We and decide, to love, or not to love. itself. are exposed to temptation. We can Humans possess a free will. With this reference being the resist, especially if God empowers 13 This fairly rare and dramatic (at least in its major form) sacramental activity can In this story, temptation case, another powerful lesson us. Sin leads to death. God is life. only be performed with a bishop’s express permission. appears, under the appearance of a appears. By rejecting the devil, a.marriage b.exorcism c.baptism snake. What is important from the Jesus affirms that God alone is the religious point of view is that source of life. The devil offers not 14.A key test of the legitimacy of a sacramental object or action is,according to the temptations come, and they can be READINGS life but death. The Lord also teach- Sunday: Gn 2:7-9;3:1-7 Ps 51:3-6,12- CCC,it will always very powerful. Even as blessed as es that life is not simply of the 13,17 Rom 5:12-19 Mt 4:1-11 they were, the first humans suc- earth or of nature. It has an eternal, a.be cheaper than putting on a regular Mass. cumbed to temptation. nonmaterial quality. It is spiritual. Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18 Ps 19:8- b.be in some way be derived from and lead people to the sacred Paul’s Epistle to the Romans In other words, we may die insofar 10, 15 Mt 25:31-46 liturgy. furnishes the next reading. Very as physical death is concerned, and Tuesday: Is 55:10-11 Ps 34:4-7, 16- c.happen or be visible on Sundays and holy days. well educated in the Hebrew reli- indeed we all shall endure physical 19 Mt 6:7-15 gion, Paul knew quite well the death. But, we can live eternally if Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10 Ps 51:3-4, 15.This,the CCC tells us,is needed so that the faithful both understand and properly story just read from Genesis. He we scorn sin as Jesus scorned the 12-13, 18-19 Lk 11:29-32 use sacramentals: knew that sin is real, that humans devil when tempted. Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25 Ps a.an associated degree or higher in canon law sin, beginning with the first Finally, we need not fear the 138:1-3, 7c-8 Mt 7:7-12 humans, that sin separates the sin- b.pastoral discernment devil nor feel ourselves helpless Friday: Ez 18:21-28 Ps 130:1-8 Mt ner from God, and that being c.a clear prohibition on any goofy or zany before temptation. Jesus is God. 5:20-26 removed from God causes eternal He can drive the devil away. His death. strength, with us in grace, born in Saturday: Dt 26:16-19 Ps 119:1-2, ANSWERS: For Paul, the consoling element faith, vests us with the power to 4-5,7-8 Mt 5:43-48 1.c, 2.a, 3.a, 4.c, 5.b, 6.a, 7.c, 8.c, 9.b, 10.c, 11.a, 12.c, 13.b, 14.b, 15.b in the story is that Jesus came to turn temptation away. 16 COMMENTARY FEBRUARY 10, 2008 The church reveals the sacredness, sacramentality of marriage In the Catechism of the Catholic ments. Before Christ, marriage abides in it something holy and Catechism of the Catholic Church Church,it says that Jesus raised mar- existed as a natural contract religious; not extraneous, but says, “this grace proper to the riage between two baptized people between a man and a woman. innate; not derived from men, but sacrament of matrimony is intend- Jesus raised this natural contract to THAT’S implanted by nature.” ed to perfect the couple’s love and to the dignity of a sacrament.Then it Pope Pius XII, in 1930, said, to strengthen their indissoluble says “cf.CIC Can.1055 and GS 48.” the level of a sacrament. Two bap- tized persons, then, can receive the A GOOD “matrimony was not instituted or unity. By this grace they help one What does this formula mean? Also, sacrament of matrimony. If one or reestablished by men but by God, another to attain holiness in their when did Jesus institute marriage as both of the parties in the marriage QUESTION the author of nature, and Christ our married life and in welcoming and a sacrament? LH,Fort Wayne is not baptized, the marriage is a Lord, the restorer of nature. God educating their children.” The abbreviation CIC stands natural contract, but not a sacra- provided marriage with its laws, for the Latin title “Codex Iuris ment. confirmed it and elevated it.” Father Richard Hire, Canonici,” which means the “Code Jesus showed the sacredness of Antioch in Syria, wrote to St. Because marriage is a sacrament, it pastor of St. of Canon Law.” The abbreviation marriage by attending the wedding Polycarp, the bishop of Smyrna offers the bride and groom a spe- Martin dePorres Parish, Syracuse, “CAN” means “Canon.” So Canon feast at Cana in Galilee and work- (modern Izmir) in Turkey, around cial sacramental grace. Thus the answered this week’s questions. No. 1055 reads marriage “between ing an extraordinary miracle there A.D. 107 and said that the mar- baptized persons has been raised by changing water into wine. St. riage of Christians should be by Jesus to the dignity of a sacra- Paul points to the sacramentality approved by the church. “It is right SCRIPTURE SEARCH ment.” The abbreviation “GS” of marriage in his Epistle to the for men and women who marry to Ephesians: “Men should love their be united with the bishop’s stands for the Latin title “Gaudium By Patricia Kasten et Spes,” which means “joy and wives as their own bodies. He who approval. In that way their mar- hope.” These are the first words of loves his own wife, loves himself. riage will follow God’s will and Gospel for February 10, 2008 For no one ever hated his own not the promptings of lust.” Later the Vatican II document called Matthew 4:1-11 “The Pastoral Constitution on the flesh; on the contrary he nourishes on St. Augustine would call mar- and cherishes it, as Christ also riage a sacrament of the mysteri- Church in the Modern World.” In Following is a word search based on the Gospel reading paragraph 48 of this document we does the church. For this cause a ous relationship between Christ read that Jesus “encounters man shall leave his father and and the church. Then the Council for the First Sunday of Lent, Cycle A: Jesus’ 40 days in Christian spouses through the mother, and cleave to his wife; and of Florence in Italy (1438-1445) the desert of Judea. The words can be found in all sacrament of marriage.” the two shall become one flesh. declared marriage a sacrament, a directions in the puzzle. Papal encyclicals, too, are titled This is a great mystery — I mean sign of the union of Christ and the by the first Latin words of the doc- in reference to Christ and to the church. LED BY FASTED FORTY DAYS ument. Thus Pope Paul VI’s church. However, let each one of Modern popes have stressed the TEMPTER COMMAND STONES famous encyclical on birth control you also love his wife just as he sacred character of marriage. Pope LOAVES BREAD WRITTEN was entitled “,” or loves himself; and let the wife Leo XIII in 1880 said “marriage BREAD ALONE WORD MOUTH OF GOD “Of Human Life.” respect her husband.” has God for its author, and was HOLY CITY DASH YOUR FOOT from the very beginning a kind of The Catholic Church considers We also see the sacramental STONE THE TEST KINGDOMS foreshadowing of the Incarnation marriage one of the seven sacra- character of marriage in the early WORSHIP SATAN THE LORD church. St. Ignatius, the bishop of of his Son; and therefore there Living simply in Lent 40 AND 3 GFEWDAERBLWK

was in a beautiful home once, HLOAVESLEDBY finely furnished with exquisite OJSRNETT I RWO furniture, lovely artwork and I LHBRTHETESTU impeccable décor. However, the EVERYDAY CATHOLIC heavy draperies around the win- YWORDYBANEER dows blocked most of the natural THERESA A. THOMAS light in the rooms and left an COMMANDNANMF atmosphere of heaviness and, quite IPNATASAJOPO frankly, suffocation. Although the creator of time. He can multiply it, Contrast that image with simple TTHELORDYTTO home was beautiful, I couldn’t but first we must offer our time to cleanliness and light makeup, a wait to leave and enjoy the fresh- him. God cannot be outdone in plain cross necklace and a pair of YCWORSH I PSET ness of the light and air outside. generosity. He will take our sacri- simple earrings on a female. One K I NGDOMSGHRT I can’t help but think, as we fice and bless us a thousand fold. young woman I knew in college enter into this season of Lent, Second, live more naturally. Go gave up make-up for Lent. That’s DETSAFSTONES about the “heaviness,” the compli- to bed earlier and get up earlier, probably considered radical in our MOU T HOFGODBX cations of everyday life that have following nature’s cycle of dark- American culture, and I don’t the potential to snuff out the fresh ness and light. Kreeft says this aids know very many women who © 2008 Tri-C-A Publications light and air of Christ in our lives. in simplicity because the things would do that, but it is a good idea What am I talking about? I’m people do in the morning are usu- to eliminate extra things. Less talking about living simply. ally simple things — walking, truly is often more. debased in the multibillion dollar Obviously Lent is a time for praying and tidying up. Fourth, decrease expenses. We industry of Internet pornography, penance, reflection, renewal. It’s a And the things people do in the don’t need half of what we want. FASTING in a time when so much of time for introspection and consid- evening are more complicating (or Love of money is the root of all Catholic teaching about marriage eration of things eternal. What I’m time-wasting) — busywork, attend- evil. See what you can do without. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 and family life is assaulted, we can proposing this Lent is paring down ing parties, watching television. Fifth, embrace silence. Kreeft this is why I always joyfully rec- all help to purify the world by life, getting rid of the “heavy Spend more time outdoors. calls silence “the unknown power ommend it to others as a practice purifying ourselves through fast- draperies” so that things eternal can (Yes, even in the winter!) Breathe source ... the great untapped we all desperately need to revive. ing, even just one or two days a shine into our thoughts and lives. in the fresh air. And take walks resource.” He says that silence is God gave me the grace to under- week, and even just by eating less How can this be accomplished? frequently. Kreeft writes, “(When more, not less than noise. Cultivate take that fast and to stick to it. Far or a little differently. I’m going to offer a formula set you walk) you will begin to recap- inner silence by eliminating outer from crawling along, fighting In our day more than ever, we forth by philosopher and professor ture the natural rhythms of the noise. Turn off the television. Skip every urge and hunger pang every need to undertake a recovery of Peter Kreeft in his classic 1990 body. ... It attunes us with the earth the radio in the car. Listen more. hour of every day, the fast pro- fasting, purifying ourselves and book “Making Choices: Practical and air. ... It is a symbol of life, the Talk less. God speaks to us all the gressed with a serenity and joy the church and in the process Wisdom for Everyday Moral road to eternity. ... And it gives us time, but often with the cacophon- that I could not expect. receiving the gift of unending joy Decisions.” an opportunity to think.” ic sounds intruding into our lives I discovered something I could at Easter, where we may sing — in First, attain mastery over time. Third, recognize that often less we just don’t hear him. learn no other way except by fast- the words of the paschal tropar so The clock should not be our god. is more. Don’t just give up sweets Simplifying life truly is like ing: the struggle to be pure and beloved by Eastern Christians: It is true we need to watch the this Lent. Take less food. Chew it pulling back the thick draperies in chaste — especially as a then-sin- “Christ is risen from the dead, clock to make it to work, keep our slowly. Savor its flavor deliberate- a stuffy room. In doing so we will gle male in our world, full as it is trampling down death by death, dentist appointments, and get to ly. Enjoy it more. find more light, more freshness, of temptations at every turn — has and on those in the tombs bestow- Mass on time. However, American We’ve all seen women who and quite likely more room for much to learn from the struggle to ing life!” society is too focused on sched- have overdone it in the jewelry God. fast. For if one can give up food, ules. Take time to get at eye level and make-up department. They which the body absolutely requires with your child and really listen. have baubles and beads on every to stay alive, then one can certainly Make time for “date night” with limb, and layers of gold or silver Theresa Thomas, parishioner of St. give up the attachment to the sen- Adam A.J.DeVille is assistant profes- your mate. Do one thing at a time. around their necks. Heavy eye Matthew Cathedral Parish in sual passions — which, contrary to sor of theology at the University Think about the one thing you are shadow and lip color emphasizes South Bend, is the mother of popular views today, one does not of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, doing and do it well. Slow down, their faces. Who can deny that this nine children and wife of David. need to indulge to stay alive. Indiana, and an ordained subdea- and here’s the biggie: Pray ... with- actually detracts from a woman’s Visit her Web site at www.there- In a time when the beauty and con in the Ukrainian Greco- out watching a clock. God is the natural beauty? sathomas.typepad.com. dignity of human sexuality is Catholic Church. FEBRUARY 10, 2008 SPORTS 17

BISHOP DWENGER ATHLETES SIGN LETTERS OF INTENT Bishop Dwenger High School’s John Goodman and Mick Mentzer signed their national letters of intent to continue their football careers on Feb. 6. Goodman will sign with the University of Notre Dame and Mentzer will sign with Indiana University. Other signings for girls soccer include Kateri Till, IPFW, Margaret Allgeier, Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis, Brittany Lahrman, University of Saint Francis, Mallorie Sports Schon, University of Saint Francis and Blair Sorg, University of Toledo. Squires sweep CYO Blue League

A fourth grader, Seth Wyss, Crusaders. In a hard-fought battle, BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN Boys propelled the Squires past the Trevino and Wood combined for Grade 7-8 scores St. Vincent-7 21, Decatur-7 22 scrappy Gators by scoring 10 13 points for the Lady Saders. Girls (Kohne 19, Lukemire 12) FORT WAYNE — In the grade 5- points. Braden Thiele ended up After beating the Saders handily St. Therese 24, St. Aloysius 26 Precious Blood 24, St. Joseph, 6 Blue League (small schools), St. with nine for St. Aloysius. St. during the regular season, Squire (Trevino, Luegring 6; Sterrett, Hessen Cassel, 39 (Chase 9, W. Joseph, Hessen Cassel, claimed Aloysius received the bye then Coach Amy Knapke said of the Thiele 7) Knapke 14) both the boys’ and girls’ Catholic upset St. Louis-St. Rose, 27-26, to rematch, “I knew (St. Therese Huntington 37, St. Louis/St. St. Vincent-8 22, St. Joseph, Youth League Organization (CYO) get to the finals. The young coach) Linda (Luegring) would Rose 40 (Stoffel 20; Bosler, Hessen Cassel, 45 (J. Knapke 21, title in back-to-back championship Hessen Cassel team finished with have her girls well prepared. They Gerardot 14) Castleman 12) games played at St. Aloysius on a perfect record in league play and played a great game.” In the first Precious Blood 13, St. John 33 St. Charles-8 46, St. Therese 27 Thursday, Jan. 31. lost just a single game overall. round of the tournament, the (Hammock 15) (Lochbiler 14, Thiele 11) Earlier in the week, the boys The Lady Squires ended their Squires took out St. Louis-St. Rose St. Vincent-7 21, Decatur-7 22 St. Jude 13, St. Aloysius 25 got by Benoit Academy and St. season with an impressive 18-3 while St. Therese beat the Lady (Mueller 8; Hormann 14) (Little, Henline 8) Therese on the road to the final record overall and were undefeated Gators from St. Aloysius. St. John-8 31, St. Joe/St. game where they squared off in league play. Sixth-grader Cara Elizabeth-8 24 (Julia 8, Ridley 15) against St. Aloysius. Hessen Schaadt’s nine points led all scor- St. Therese 21, St. Charles 19 Photos of the two winning teams will Cassel downed St. Aloysius, 30- ers and lifted her team to a 24-20 (Wagner 6, Trevino 7) be in next week’s issue. 18. victory over the St. Therese ICCL leaps into post season DIRECTOR basketball tournament for the Victory Noll Center

BY ELMER J. DANCH Nick Johnson was a big help Division. Play was highlighted by for Queen of Peace of Mishawaka Xavier Remmo-Long who scored Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters, located in as he swished the nets for 20 22 points in leading Holy Cross Huntington, Indiana, seeks a Director for the Victory SOUTH BEND — The Inter-City points in leading the Pumas to a Blue to a 39-35 decision over Catholic League crowned its four- 36-30 victory over city-rival St. Corpus Christi Red. Michael Noll Center. The Director must be a person experi- division basketball champions on Monica. Ralphie Laux tallied 15 Madden scorched the nets for 14 enced in planning, coordination, and networking. The the final day of the regular season points for St. Monica. points for Corpus Christi. Director is primarily responsible for the planning and and will now launch it annual post St. Pius, Granger, won a torrid St. Jude Green defeated Christ season tournament this weekend. 23-20 decision over St. John the the King Blue, 36-15, behind the implementation of programs for personal and spiritual Three teams finished the season Baptist in the lowest scoring game 16-point barrage of Neal Dowling. enrichment, such as, retreats, days of recollection, work- with perfect 6-0 division of the day, a game in which St. Joseph Mishawaka Green shops, support groups, etc. The Director must be open records. They were St. neither team was ahead topped St. Matthew Black, 34-17, Anthony of St. by more than three with Vinnie Ravotto popping in 11 to various faith traditions and ethnic groups and have John Bosco East; points. points for the victors. some knowledge of Catholic culture and contemporary St. Joseph, St. Joseph of Christ the King White downed Mishawaka, of South Bend Christ the King Gold, 49-33, as theology and spirituality. Excellent benefit package. Martin De edged St. Connor Edmonds staged a stellar Please send resume to: Porres East; and Thomas of performance by draining the nets Attention, Kathi Sands St. Jude of Elkhart in another for 19 points. Martin De Porres close encounter, 27- St. Thomas Gold of Elkhart P.O. Box 109, Huntington, IN 46750-0109 West. 25. scored an easy 36-12 victory over Holy Family nailed Christ the King edged Holy St. Joseph Gold of South Bend, or email: [email protected] down the pennant of the John Cross, 35-32, thanks to the leading all the way. Chad Dygert Bosco West by beating its rival sparkling performance of Jake led St. Thomas with 12 points. Corpus Christi, 48-39, in a hard- Stone who looped in 16 points, St. Pius Blue beat St. Anthony fought tussle. including four in the waning min- Gold, 39-30, behind the 11-point Zack Zehender and Zachary utes of play. Dana Johnson picked performance of Manny Mendoza. Director of Nursing Fozo led the Holy Family attack up 14 points for Holy Cross. St. Thomas Maroon won handi- Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters, located in with 12 points each and kept their Seven games wound up the reg- ly over St. John Maroon, 27-15. lead from the second half on. ular season for the Colors Huntington, Indiana, has an immediate opening for a Corpus Christi’s Tate Bellegante, however, turned up one of the best Director of Nursing. The ideal candidate will possess individual performances of the day DIRECTOR excellent relationship skills, good supervisor skills, and by singing the nets for 20 points. St. Anthony set the pace from Religious Education & Youth Ministry strong clinical skills. The candidate must be a start to finish in defeating St. Matthew, 45-36, as the Panthers’ Registered Nurse, have experience as a Director of St. Mary’s Catholic Church • Frankfort, Indiana Robert Mischler poured in 16 Nursing and have experience working with the elderly points. Tim Bradley kept St. Opportunity awaits the qualified individual at the new Matthew in the game with 15 Pope John Paul II Education Center and a desire to work in the central home of the Victory points. St. Joseph, Mishawaka, rolled who shall lead the religious education of Saint Mary’s parish children Noll Sisters. This position calls for excellent team work over St. Bavo, 43-10, to rack up its and youth. To find out more about this opportunity, contact with the nursing staff and other departments. This 10th straight win of the year and Arlene Bowyer establish itself as one of the opportunity comes with an excellent benefit package. at 765-379-3763 or [email protected]. favorites in the post-season tourna- Please send resume to: ment. Anthony Rice had 13 points To apply, forward your resume; by email to [email protected] for St. Joseph. or FAX to 765-654-7838 Kathi Sands - P.O. Box 109 - Huntington, IN St. Jude nipped St. Michael of or mail to St. Mary’s, 600 St. Mary’s Ave., Frankfort, IN 46041. 46750-0109 Plymouth, 28-24, to win its divi- Application deadline is March 5, 2008 sion title in the closest match of or email: [email protected] the day. 18 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC FEBRUARY 10, 2008 Book tells you how to turn down the noise

pant and often inappro- otherwise, we are It’s not uncommon to run across tions for handling television watch- BY YORK YOUNG priate messages in all more in well-meaning individuals who are ing, consuming music — a quiet today’s media-saturat- touch with all tired of the trash provided on tele- assassin of morals (I know that emember the scene in the ed world. things electron- vision, the radio and Web sites, yet sounds backward) — and under- cartoon classic “The Grinch In fact, parents ic than we are stuck with the notion, “What standing that advertising doesn’t RWho Stole Christmas” in could probably use a often admit. can I do?” or “I can’t watch my care about your morals, rather is which the Grinch is complaining little less noise them- Tomeo, who kids every minute.” Yes, anything interested in what gets you to buy about “all the noise, noise, noise”? selves. What’s the worked for local less than diligence is playing with things. While he’s complaining, large longest amount of radio and televi- fire, but if we want well-formed If you are feeling overwhelmed drum sticks appear to be hitting time in the last sion in a large consciences to develop in our chil- with the volume of attendant noise him in the head. I think we all feel week in which you market early in her dren, we must make the effort. coming into your home, take that way sometimes, even if we avoided the career, reports on Tomeo goes on to give sugges- action. This book will tell you how. can’t quite put our finger on the Internet, televi- some of the seamier exact reason for that feeling. sion, radio, secu- characteristics of Teresa Tomeo, a nationally lar newspapers, what it means to “get known Catholic radio broadcaster magazines, the story,” and had a pinpoints where much of that iPods or com- professional conver- painful pounding is coming from in puter games — sion of the heart. She “Noise” (Ascension Press, $12.99), five minutes, perhaps? now is crusading to a recent release that analyzes media If you read a book now and then, educate Catholics how and gives parents suggestions on that may provide a few moments of to appropriately consume media — how to protect their kids from ram- respite in your harried week, but, cautiously and critically.

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Events that require an admission charge Fort Wayne St.Jude Maurice E.Battles Sr., Jack A.Hege, 65, or payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please Clarence Mensing, 83, 77, St.Jude St.Vincent de Paul call our advertising sales staff at (260) 456-2824 to purchase space. Most Precious Blood Debra Gatlin, 48, James W.Robertson Huntington Little Flower Sr., 61, St.Peter Crucifixion Story” will be system, which helps women with Berniece A.Flora, 91, FISH FRIES Thursday, Feb. 7, at 7 p.m. at St. irregular cycles and infertility and Alice M.Richmond, 88, Fish fry and salad bar Jean Michaelis, 86, St.Mary Joseph, Hessen Cassel, 11337 assists couples with either achiev- Holy Family South Bend — St. Adalbert St.Patrick Old U.S. 27 South. A free-will ing and avoiding pregnancy in a Mishawaka Parish will have a fish fry on offering accepted. Julius Horvath, 95, way that is both effective and ethi- Howard M.Everhart, Dennis Van Poppel, 67, Friday, Feb. 8, from 3:30-7 p.m. cal. The introductory session is Christ the King 91, St.Joseph-Hessen St. Bavo in the Heritage Center. Adults Lenten sessions rescheduled held on the second Wednesday of and carry-out $7, children 5-12 Cassel Ethelyn R.Zurawski, 83, South Bend — Dr. Keith J. Egan the month from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at South Bend $3 and children under 5 free. St.Casimir will present “Lent: becoming 3711 Rupp Dr. To register call Blayne W.Osborne, 93, Wanda C.Gadacz, 92, Theresa Schortgen at (260) 494- Easter people” on Feb. 19 and Cathedral of the St.Adalbert Charles S.Juhas Jr., 65, Scouts sponsor fish fry 20, at St. Jude Parish, 19704 6444 or e-mail Immaculate St.Anthony de Padua Fort Wayne — St. Vincent Johnson Rd. Sessions begin at 7 [email protected]. Cost is Helen T.Dominello, 89, Scouts will have fish dinners on Conception p.m. and last 90 minutes. Free $50 for the introductory session. St.Joseph Fridays Feb. 8, 22 and March 14, Genevieve E.Stephens, will offerings accepted. N.Virgil Shane, 78, 90, Holy Cross in the school cafeteria. Tickets Trivia night supports school Tillie A.Palatin, 76, are $7.50 adults, $3 children 6- St.Vincent de Paul All family rosary dates changed South Bend — Our Lady of Holy Family Daniel C.Gonsoroski, 11. Fort Wayne — The all family Hungary School, 735 W. Calvert, Carroll C.Schmidt, 90, 73, Christ the King Ronald G.Stastny, 62, rosary has been changed to the will have a trivia night backyard St.Therese Fish fry hosted by Holy Name Society last Sunday of each month with BBQ, sponsored by the Home and Little Flower Eileen Hodgins, 100, New Haven — The Holy Name the next rosary being held on School Association on Saturday, Little Flower Society of St. John the Baptist Sunday, Feb. 24, from 3:30- 4:30 Feb. 9. Cash bar opens at 5 p.m. Parish will have a fish fry Friday, p.m. at MacDougal Chapel. and trivia contest begins at 6:30 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the St. the raffle will be split 50/50 Feb. 8, from 4-7 p.m. Adults p.m. Tickets are $100 per table (10 Therese Parish Hall, 2220 Lower between the winners and the $6.50, children 5-12 $3.50 and Worldwide Marriage Encounter person maximum per table). First Huntington Rd. A goodwill dona- society. Tickets are $100 each children under 5 free. South Bend — The next Marriage prize is $100 cash. Best theme tion will be accepted at the door. and on sale from Feb. 13, until Encounter weekend will be Feb. prize. To reserve a table call the drawing on March 26 at the Fish fry announced 22-24. Call Greg and Norma Andrea Davis (574) 288-2348. 50/50 raffle for Christ Child Society Morris Inn. You need not be Fort Wayne — St. Joseph, Germann at (574) 287-6432 or go South Bend — The Christ Child present to win. For information Hessen Cassel, Parish will have a to www.wwme-ni.org. Pancake and sausage breakfast Society of South Bend will have or tickets, call (574) 288-6028 or fish fry Friday, Feb. 8 and 22, Fort Wayne — The Knights of a 50/50 cash raffle. Proceeds of visit www.christchildsb.org. from 4-8 p.m. Adults $7, senior Creighton Model taught locally Columbus Council 9460 will citizens $6.50, children 6-12 $5 Fort Wayne — Creighton Model have a pancake and sausage and children under 5 free. Carry- Services is a holistic health care breakfast Sunday, Feb. 10, from out available. Annual Lenten fish fry Hahn FUNERAL HOMES Fort Wayne — Bishop Luers Athletic Booster Club will have 505 W. 8th STREET MISHAWAKA, IN 46544 a fish fry Friday, Feb. 15, from 4-8 p.m. in the cafeteria. Tickets MEANINGFUL APPROPRIATE AFFORDABLE are $7 for adults, $5 children FUNERAL SERVICES ages 6-11 and $1 for children age 5 and under. 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Lenten fish fry C. Ronald Hahn R. Patrick Hahn Richard L. Hahn Fort Wayne — The Knights of Columbus, Father Solanus Council 11276, will have a fish fry Friday, Feb. 15, from 5-8 Communications p.m. in the parish hall at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church Coordinator (northeast corner of Homestead and Aboite Center Road). Adult meals (12 and up) will be $8, Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters, children meals (ages 6-11) will located in Huntington, Indiana seeks an be $6 and children five or under eat free. Carry-out available, but experienced Communications Coordinator. The only at the adult meal price. Communications Coordinator will be responsible for internal and external communications, media/public Fish fry relations programs supporting the ministries of the Plymouth — The Knights of Columbus Council #1975 will congregation, coordinating and designing have a fish dinner on Friday, publications and designing and updating Feb. 15, from 4-7 p.m. at the hall website. Some knowledge of Catholic culture and at 901 E. Jefferson. In addition to religious life is required. Must have excellent fish, an assortment of salads and dessert will be provided along writing and computer skills. with a drink. Tickets are $7 for Bi-lingual, English/Spanish is desirable. adults and $3 for children 4-10. Excellent benefit package. Children 3 and under are free. Carry-outs are available at the Please send resume to attention: Columbus Club door. Kathi Sands MISC. HAPPENINGS PO Box 109, Huntington, IN 46750-0109 Tatiana coming to St. Joseph or e-mail [email protected] Fort Wayne — Tatiana’s presen- tation of “I Thirst — The 20 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC FEBRUARY 10, 2008 addressed the congregation. “This is a moment to hear the Bishop blesses Holy Cross School addition word of God,” he said about the LUNAR Mass. “We need to thank God for Dignitaries join for the celebration CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 our family ... our Vietnamese Catholic family.” Bishop D’Arcy addressed the BY JOE KOZINSKI Vietnamese cuisine, games and suffering and hardships of the karaoke at an all-day celebration Vietnamese-American community, welcoming the New Year. The SOUTH BEND — As students many of whom “set out on a jour- smell of crab ragoon, pork sand- ney through an ocean of great lined the new hallways, offices, wiches and rice filled the air as gym and art room, Bishop John M. fear.” But as he told them, they Vietnamese women lured people should find comfort in Jesus, D’Arcy traversed a new path that with their dishes. would bring knowledge and intel- because “the Gospel tells us he Following the festival, mem- will always be with us.” lectual substance to many genera- bers of the community united for a tions of Holy Cross students here. The bishop stressed the impor- 3:30 p.m. Mass in the church. The tance of sharing one’s faith. “You The spacious expansion was congregation was alive with a con- officially opened as Bishop must hold (your faith) and tell it to tagious energy; men and women your children,” he said. “You must D’Arcy blessed the scholastic donned traditional Vietnamese institution with the help of some preach it to others ... this strong garb and chanted in their native faith. Faith is not something we well prepared students and some tongue as incense permeated the local dignitaries. hold within us.” church. A man banged a drum, sig- In closing, Bishop D’Arcy “For the kids the excitement nifying the start of the celebration really is focused on the new gym,” offered some words of admonish- of the Mass. According to ment. Don’t forget God, he said, commented Angela Budzinski the Vietnamese tradition, a procession principal. “But centralizing and and ask him to carry you into the with three beats on a drum leads future. “Never miss Mass and pay giving prominence to our library, the people to the Spirit of God of renovating our computer lab and tribute to the one who protected the New Year. you,” he said. the expansive area for art and Children carrying baskets of music will give our students the The celebration concluded with fruit and flowers led the entrance the bishop’s blessing of the Tree of ability to explore new horizons.” procession, as Bishop John M. The new addition almost dou- Spring. The Tree of Spring is a JOE KOZINSKI D’Arcy followed behind wearing a decoration adorned with red bled the square footage of the Bishop John M. D’Arcy scored big in the free throw contest at Holy Cross traditional Vietnamese stoll. The school that was built in 1929 to envelopes with inspirational mes- School in South Bend, not necessarily on the scoreboard but with the priests bowed down three times in sages to guide people through the serve Holy Cross and St. front of the altar, a Vietnamese tra- Stanislaus parishes. exuberance of the students, teachers and alumni in attendance at the year ahead. Children and adults blessing and dedication of the addition. The floor of the new gym was dition. alike picked from the tree as the “To me its still a wonderful The Mass was truly a multicul- dream that hasn’t set in yet,” donated by the University of Notre Dame’s women’s basketball team and congregation watched in anticipa- tural sacrament, celebrated in tion. The children were also pre- explained an emotional Holy Cross is the same floor on which the team won the 2001 National English and Vietnamese. Father Mike Mathews, pastor of Championship. sented with red envelopes, called Following the special reading for “lucky money,” or li xi. Holy Cross Parish. “The $2.7 mil- the New Year, Bishop D’Arcy lion dollar project that added were welcomed and much needed, ing and see the gleam in the eyes 32,000 square feet took work from the cornerstone of the entire proj- of 350 students that are directly all of us. ect was not the gym, but the floor benefiting from the project, he “This project reminds me of the of the gym. reflected. stone soup fable with all of our “The last time I was standing “Every day ask Jesus Christ community putting in a little here on this floor, was in 2001 in St. for the power to be good,” and a little there into the pot of Louis and we had just won the remarked Bishop D’Arcy. “Ask water to create this outstanding National Championship,” him to find your true vocation, facility,” Father Mathews added. explained Muffet McGraw, head whether it be to be a teacher, “Our central focus was always on coach of the University of Notre priest, business person, doctor or the kids and because we succeeded Dame women’s basketball team. “I an architect. in our objective, it’s emotional.” hope that the students of Holy “Keep your heart close to The institution has been a Cross have as much luck on this Christ,” Bishop D’Arcy added, source of pride and inspiration for floor as we did.” “Keep your hearts pure and use many who have passed through “The floor that Notre Dame these remarkable facilities to her hallways. won their national title was serve one another in a positive “Listen to the building, catch shipped here to South Bend and way, a way in which Jesus would the spirit and knowledge that is lied in waiting for a special serve.” Holy Cross,” said Jim Schellinger, place,” commented Father The big standing ovation was gubernatorial candidate and class GREG BASTIN Mathews. “I worked with the saved for a champion on the Children lead a procession at St. Patrick Parish, Fort Wayne, Feb. 3. of 1974 graduate, as he addressed President’s Office at Notre Dame championship floor, for Catholic those in attendance. “This is the and the builders so that we could Schools Week the humble hero of place where I first learned the give the championship floor a the day was Father Mathews, he importance of service to others.” proper home.” just stood for a minute holding Though new offices, the refur- While Bishop D’Arcy took back tears as the roar of the filled bished cafeteria and auditorium time to absorb the new surround- gym praised his team’s efforts. Sister Bauer humbled as Teacher of the Year

BY DENISE FEDOROW organized and a good planner, I help out with other activities at the school, but we all do that,” Sister GOSHEN — Sister Colleen Bauer, Colleen said. a School Sister of Notre Dame, is This is the third time Sister pleased and honored with being Colleen has been given the honor presented with a Light of Learning of Teacher of the Year for St. Teacher of the Year Award, but John’s. She has taught second also very humbled. grade at St. John’s for 21 years. Sister Colleen explained that Prior to that she taught first grade every school in the diocese is for 11 years in Warsaw and taught given the opportunity to participate third grade for three years in in the Light of Learning award and Grand Rapids, Mich. St. John the Evangelist School in Obviously she enjoys working Goshen has participated about 10 DENISE FEDOROW with second graders. “They get so years. Parents sent in nomination Sister Colleen Bauer shows the excited for their first reconciliation letters nominating who they Light of Learning award she and Eucharist. It’s so nice to see believe should be teacher of the received from the diocese for them that excited. It’s fun for me. year. Teacher of the Year from St. John It’s just fun.” The morning of the award the Evangelist School in Goshen. And even though she’s been luncheon held Jan. 28 in South teaching for 35 years, retiring is Bend, St. John the Evangelist prin- shared with Sister Colleen some of nowhere in the near future. cipal Adele Kretchman presented the reasons she was nominated. “I like to go to school every Sister Colleen with a pen and a “She said I treat all kids equally day, I like to be with the kids, I plaque in front of the students and and with respect, I’m very well like to teach,” she said.