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Discovering miracles in everyday experience

less. I had no more time to waste; there were too many he following stories are excerpted and edited more cakes to bake. from “Small Miracles, Extraordinary Stories of “But later that night, lying in bed, I continued to worry T Ordinary People Touched by God,” about the lost piece of wooden spoon. Where was it? By Tom Sheridan, Zondervan, 1996 Someone could choke on the cake. Lord have mercy. Fearfully I watched all the next day as meal after meal, including cake, was served to all those people. Where, I wondered, was the piece of wood?” THE MIRACLE OF But in the end, all Dorothy could do was pray—and ap- prehensively, at that. BEING LOST AND FOUND So, what happened to that small piece of wooden The storyteller is Dorothy, a retired religious sister liv- spoon lost in the cake batter? ing in Charleston, W.Va. She was 98 years old when she Sunday evening, after all the retreatants had gone told it. home, the resident staff sat down to dinner. They served “It happened years and years ago at a retreat house in themselves the last few pieces of leftover cake. That small Chicago. I was just a young sister, busy as a bee, trying to piece of wood, that piece of the spoons that had troubled keep up with the hundreds of people who came morning, the young sister so much throughout the weekend, finally noon and night for prayer, meetings and the like. I was turned up. kept busy—and I don’t mean maybe. It was in the last piece of cake, served by the woman “My assignment was to make dessert for all those peo- who had made the batter—served to herself. ple—sometimes two and three groups meeting at the She said she never forgot that moment: “I’m 98 years same time in different rooms of the house. I was not a “With a wooden spoon—and with my arms up to the old now, and that was a long, long time ago. But I still re- gifted cook, but I was blessed with good feet and could elbow—I mixed the gooey batter as quickly as possible. member. I said, “Thank you, God.’ And then I got goose stand for most of the day. So my job became the prepara- There was no time for mistakes; no time to do it over. bumps. tion of dessert, a task that usually meant lots of mixing, Layers had to be poured into shallow pans, baked, then That was what 70 or 80 years ago? And she still re- stirring, and pouring. Not to mention hours of standing. iced, one after another. members the good bumps. “Layer cake was our specialty. It was the easiest way to “Late one night, when I was especially pinched for It’s not as important what happens as it is that we rec- serve the greatest number of people. But it was nearly im- time, I suddenly noticed that the wooden spoon I was ognize the hand of God in it. Paying attention to small possible to mix enough for so many groups—unless I did using had broken. A big chunk was gone. I realized it miracles—and recognizing them as signs of the grace of it all at the same time. Other duties—and prayers, of was lost somewhere in the batter and was aghast at the God—will always promise goose bumps. course—had to fit in, too. So I often worked late at night potential implications. I tried to fish around with my when it was quieter. hands in the big, batter-filled dishpan, but it was use- See Page 9a 2a | JULY 9-22, 2006

MARYKNOLL On the border he call came near midnight. A young We are U.S. missioners called to respond to a mother, dead. She perished giving birth to world in need. Ther first child. It was a complication that, Why? Because God’s love knows no borders four miles further north in Texas, would have Why? Because God’s grace shines when we cross slowed an otherwise normal delivery. In a Mexi- the most difficult borders of all—borders of the can slum, it was heart drawn by fear, igno- fatal. And a Mary- rance, hatred and greed. knoll priest was ‘God’s grace shines when we Join us on these borders called to pray over Step across them And find her body and com- cross the most difficult borders God’s grace in the arms of fort the family, even of all—borders of the heart distant peoples brought as they held her cry- drawn by fear, ignorance, near through love. ing infant in their We are One World. We arms. hatred and greed.’ share One Mission. We Now, somewhere are Maryknoll priests, in a Mexican slum on the Texas border, a little brothers, sisters, lay missioners and affiliates. girl grows up without her mother. Maryknoll is on that border too. And on For information, visit www.maryknoll.org other borders around the world that keep peo- and www.mygiftcounts.org. ple poor, hungry, and starved of human dignity.

STAUROS Finding grace in the midst of suffering

tauros is not a commonplace word (in retreats centered on the paschal mystery. They Greek it means “cross”), and Stauros sponsor concerts of music for healing and com- SU.S.A. is not a commonplace organization. passion, and daily prayers with the Circle of Founded by the Congregation of the Passion, Compassion prayer registry. The free monthly e- Stauros was created to help people find mean- newsletter contains reflections and inspirational ing, hope, and peace in the midst of suffering. A major program is the publication of Suffer- ing: The Stauros Notebook. This unique journal ‘Stauros was created to help is published four times a year and is available in people find meaning, hope, print version (articles, poems, and stunning art- work) or on CD (a retreat-like format combin- and peace in the midst of ing articles with prayers and songs). Unlike aca- suffering.’ demic journals, most articles are experiential, lending a sometimes raw and powerful feel. Yet writings, along with Stauros news. it never dissolves into despair, always coming In all things, Stauros U.S.A. lives out Christ’s back to the hope that is ours through faith. Both mission of compassion to those most in need. formats are available by subscription. In addition, Stauros U.S.A. promotes educa- For more information on Stauros U.S.A. or to tion by teaching classes and workshops on suf- order a free issue of Suffering, call (773)484- fering, grief, illness, and ministry. They encour- 0581, log onto www.stauros.org, or email age reflection and prayer, offering missions and [email protected].

BLUE ARMY Blue Army plans prayer for families

ith our own eyes we have seen the ful- Catholic schools of the archdiocese will join for fillment of Our Lady’s promises to the a Holy Hour with the rosary, prayers and songs Wthree shepherd children of Fatima, at Holy Name Cathedral. right up to the collapse of the Berlin Wall! Oct. 7 is First Saturday and the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, the name she gave herself at Fatima. Families will join together for Mass and ‘Our Lady calls us to pray a Holy Hour at St. John Cantius Church. Oct. 8 is Sanctity of Life Day as the World the rosary every day.’ Apostolate of Fatima joins with the whole world to pray a billion rosaries for life! Our Lady calls us to pray the rosary every Chicagoans will gather at St. Mary of the An- day, to do our daily duty in life and to offer all gels for a Holy Hour and Mass starting at 6 our sufferings “for poor sinners” p.m. Can you help gather 1 billion rosaries? Now it is time to ask Mary, Our Mother: Please Mary, heal all our broken and hurting For more information, call the Blue Army- families. This is our plea on Oct. 6-8, 2006. Chicago Center at (708) 489-6055 or e-mail Oct. 6 is First Friday, and children from the [email protected]. JULY 9-22, 2006 | 3a

ST. BERNADETTE QUESTIONS FOR GOD INTRAX St. Bernadette School Children learn about Share your time with finds grace in move God and salvation an international student hen the old St. Bernadette School building he Lord has graciously allowed me to teach here is a great opportunity for on Peterson Avenue was sold, the new CCD for the past 20 years. I have seen how Chicagoans to share their lives with interna- W owner stipulated that, after a 30-day grace Teager and ready the pre-school child is to learn Ttional students. period, we would have to pay an exorbitant daily fee about God. Most adults do not realize that spiritual Intrax International Institute is looking for indi- With haste and anxiety, we began to search for a new formation begins at birth and is nurtured daily. Pre- viduals, families, and couples to host our English as school building. All of our staff and friends were a Second Language students. asked to pray for a successful transition .Twenty days One of the best aspects of hosting through Intrax into our search, we were still without a new home. ‘I am amazed at how easily prayers is that students choose to study at the school for I was able to meet with Mayor Daley, who are learned and how anxious the varying durations of time. This means that you can promised that a city employee would find some host a student from Italy for part of the summer available properties for me. I was called with infor- child is to learn about God.’ and then go visit them in their country for the other mation about a building in Niles .By then, we had part of the summer! only four days to move out before the daily charges school children are not only ready but are eager to Eligible host families are more diverse than you began. Thinking we were out of the woods, I called learn about God. I am amazed at how easily prayers may think. Intrax does not have a “typical” host in the building only to find out that the managers were are learned and how anxious the young child is to mind when they screen eligible candidates. The on vacation. So, my hands were tied. learn about God and his plan for our salvation. The families come from various backgrounds What’s As it turned out, the managers returned from va- years of teaching these precious children has led me to most important is that the hosts are interested in cation on the day before we had to move out! We write a series of books that through beautiful illustra- cultural exchange and sharing their lives with inter- moved into our new building on the day before we tions and simple, truthful words tell God’s story. This is national students who are really eager to learn would have had to start paying the daily late fees .I children’s theology that is appropriate for all ages. The about our culture. truly believe that God, in his providential care, series was written to share the joy that I have experi- Whether you are looking to give your family an brought St. Bernadette’s School through this difficult enced as young children grow in their knowledge and engaging cultural experience or seeking to learn time. love of God with as many as possible. about another culture yourself, Intrax is a great op- tion for those looking to expand their worldview. For information about St. Bernadette School The series can be previewed at www.questionsfor- call (847) 647-0518. god.info or call (708) 250-492 for more information. For more information, please contact the housing coordinator, Rachel Felice, at (312) 236-3208 or —Sister Maria Bernadette, Director —Peggy Olds, author of “Questions for God” e-mail her at [email protected]. 4a | JULY 9-22, 2006

CANTICLE BOOKS Who Is God? verything I believe depends upon what I be wedded to God forever. God is great enough think of God. If my thoughts are small my to have done this thing. In a world that does Efaith will be small. I cannot hold God’s not appreciate his love, I need to receive his greatness in a mind and heart that are narrow. I light to sustain my faith in him as he really is. believe in a God so good that he has entered my life in a most intimate way. I believe he took my nature to redeem it from ‘ I cannot hold God’s within. He joined my nature to his divinity, and greatness in a mind and now would transform me to become like God. I believe that God is much more than the “prime heart that are narrow.’ mover” of the philosophers. He is more than a governor of the world. God is a lover, who has wedded me to himself in Jesus. May God shed his light on my darkness, that Thus, Jesus needed to be a God-man, con- his grace may shine through me into my world. ceived by the Holy Spirit. Jesus freely laid down his life for me to take it up again, that I might By Fr. Ronald Leinen, MSC

HOLY FAMILY VILLA Holy Family Villa offers adoration oly Family Villa in Lemont is the only dents, their loved ones and employees. More nursing home in the Chicago area that than a dozen adorers go to this cozy chapel on Hoffers eucharistic adoration. Operated a Thursday or Friday—-adults and children by Catholic Charities, the 100-bed skilled-care Many come from Lemont, Palos and other nursing facility was neighboring areas to dedicated by Cardi- make a Holy Hour. The nal George upon its ‘Each Thursday after the adoration program began completion in 2001 on Dec. 12, 2005. By Inside is the Anthony morning Mass, the chapel word of mouth, the num- and Mary Rudis offers adoration of the ber of adorers has in- Chapel where daily Blessed Sacrament.’ creased, but there is a Mass is held for resi- need for more. There are dents, employees and plans to increase the family members. number of days for adoration. Stop into this Each Thursday after the morning Mass, the refreshing chapel where the graces flow to chapel offers adoration of the Blessed Sacra- offer special prayer intentions. You may be in- ment. It continues until 8 p.m. Friday Mem- spired to become a recurring adorer. While in bers of the surrounding communities are en- the neighborhood, visit the Poor Clare couraged to spend time in devotional , too, which is less than a half-mile meditation with Our Lord, in addition to resi- from Holy Family Villa.

THE PASSIONISTS Prayer opens the heart to God

he world is charged with the and the world. grandeur of God.” So wrote Jesuit Jesus, in the midst of his own agony, as the “Tpoet Gerard Manley Hopkins, his brutal ugliness of the passion ensnares him, words capturing the Catholic vision of life prayerfully clings to the Father And the transformative result? Treasured words that point to the radical sacredness of people and life, “This day you will be with me in par- ‘Only prayer can open our adise.” eyes to the vision of God and Prayer is the unfolding of our hearts to empower us to see the God, and an open ear to His wise and com- passionate response. Prayer is a gift of love deepest truth about life and we give to God, to ourselves, and to those in the world.’ need for whom we pray

—Passionist Father James Thoman, But how do we discover that grandeur Spiritual Director when so much of what we see in the world is violent, selfish and heartless, when our own Visit www.passionistmonastery.org for a illness or the death of a loved one challenges wide selection of Passionist Spiritual Enroll- us profoundly? Prayer. Only prayer can ment folders and all occasion cards which open our eyes to the vision of God and em- offer the gift of prayer throughout the year to power us to see the deepest truth about life loved ones. JULY 9-22, 2006 | 5a

Job is a sign of God for forklift operator

BY CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE ter way to provide better for his that could happen” through the Catholic News Service family, he said. center, Mendez said. “We like When Koveleskie showed him hearing positive things that can here’s isn’t a day when 37- the job description at Kraft, happen in the community, and year-old Omar Mendez, a Mendez recalled thinking, we try to volunteer as much as Tforklift operator for Kraft “Wow. This is an awesome op- possible.” Foods in Philadelphia, doesn’t portunity. I told her, ‘If you can As he provides for his family, say, “God, thank you for this get help me get this job, dinner’s Mendez counts on his Catholic job—I’m happy.” on me.’” faith and his prayer life, he “I’m always thanking God for Koveleskie helped Mendez said. this well-paying job and benefits with his resume. “The next thing He believes that getting hired to provide for my family,” said you know, I received a phone call at his present job “had a lot to Mendez, a husband and father of from the manager,” he said. A se- do with faith—always striving, two who belongs to Visitation ries of interviews followed, and and never giving up.” B.V.M. Parish in the Kensington eventually “they congratulated Mendez also realizes that his section of Philadelphia. me and offered me the job.” The skills are God-given: “I thank Mendez is also grateful to Can- process took less than three God for giving me the knowl- dice Koveleskie, the job develop- weeks. edge to understand how” to ment coordinator at the Cardinal The center—named for Cardi- Omar Mendez, a forklift operator for Kraft Foods, works in a operate a forklift. Bevilacqua Community Center, nal Anthony J. Bevilacqua, the Philadelphia warehouse. CNS At his previous job, he who helped him acquire his fork- retired archbishop of Philadel- trained others to operate the lift job five months ago. phia—operates under the aus- machine—an experience in “I told Candice, ‘You’re not pices of the archdiocesan To accommodate its diverse, neighborhood. which he could watch his pro- just somebody who helped me Catholic Social Services, and re- multilingual clients, the center Mendez’s wife, Olga, is also tÈgÈs put his instructions into find a job — you just made a ceives funding from the annual offers many classes in both Eng- receiving job-search assistance at practice and thus provide a friend,’” he added in an interview Catholic Charities Appeal. lish and Spanish. It also offers the center. The two Mendez chil- safer work environment. with The Catholic Standard & The center’s job development computer classes, courses in dren—Omar Jr., 10, and Odalis, Now, as he learns to operate Times, newspaper of the and adult education programs English as a Second Language, 5, both students at Visitation a different type of forklift at his Philadelphia Archdiocese. seek to provide underemployed known as ESL, and preparation B.V.M. School—join in the fun current job, he said of his new Although he already had a and unemployed individuals in for high school equivalency at the center’s gymnasium. employers, “They bless me, be- forklift job at another company, north Philadelphia with the skills diploma exams. The Mendez family attended cause they’re teaching Mendez approached the Cardi- and educational tools necessary In addition, the center pro- the grand opening of the center me.“Hopefully, in the near fu- nal Bevilacqua Community Cen- to achieve their employment vides recreational programs to in 2003. ture,” he added, “I will become ter six months ago, seeking a bet- goals. young people and families in the “We heard all the good things a trainer.” 6a | JULY 9-22, 2006

DOMINICAN SCHOOL OF PHILOSOPHY Colloquium looks at the nature of parishes

he parish affords the sole experience of the logue on the nature and mission of the parish. . church for the vast majority of the laity. The event, sponsored by the Dominican TCatholics come to the parish, not to the School of Philosophy and Theology, includes a diocese, to celebrate the sacraments, to be cate- chized and formed, and to receive pastoral care; it is the place in which the church encounters the ‘An interdisciplinary colloquium world, and the world encounters the Church. Yet July 17-20 at Loyola University despite its critical role, many concerns are unre- solved. Chicago … to begin a As the principal focus of the church’s life, the dialogue on the nature and parish is the setting in which tensions and divi- mission of the parish. ’ sions are encountered, between so-called “con- servative” and “liberal” factions, around such issues as authority in the church, the role of the keynote address by Cardinal George and pre- laity in the church’s life, the relation of the sentations by Mark Chopko, general counsel parish to the diocese. In many dioceses parish for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops; life is presently imperiled by the financial bur- Dominican Father Sweeney, president den of the recent scandals. Moreover, there ap- of the Dominican School of Philosophy and pears to be little unified vision of the nature Theology, Berkely, Cal.; Mark Sargent, dean of and role of the parish, as well as the bishop’s the University of Villanova Law School; and pastoral office as it is exercised in the parish. others. An interdisciplinary colloquium July 17-20 at Our hope is that every attendee will actively Loyola University Chicago will bring experts participate in the discussions. and authorities from the fields of constitutional, corporate and canon law, as well as in ecclesiol- For more information, visit our website: ogy and the theology of the laity, to begin a dia- www.DSPT.edu

OUR LADY OF FATIMA CHURCH Shrine honors Mary, full of grace

race is the action by which God for- shrine making it quite famous. For this reason, gives, sanctifies or strengthens his peo- a larger relic of Anne, the largest in the Gple. A local parish has a special rela- United States, was presented to the parish by tionship with a woman whose very name the Bishop of Apt, France. means grace—Saint Anne, mother of Mary and are both holy and human people who grandmother of Jesus. led extraordinary This friendship goes ‘Grace is the action by which lives. Since Mary— back to 1900, when the full of grace—was pastor of St. Joseph God forgives, sanctifies or chosen to be the Church (now Our Lady strengthens his people.’ Mother of God, cer- of Fatima) established tainly Anne and the first shrine in Chica- Joachim, her parents, go. The parish had been founded for French were extraordinary. Canadians—among them, cousins of Blessed Today, Saint Anne continues to be a strong- André Bessette. Unable to travel back to Que- hold for the faithful who seek her intercession. bec, these families now had their patroness in For more information about the Saint Anne their midst. Due to strong faith and fervent novena, call Our Lady of Fatima Church at prayers, “unusual favors” were granted at the (773) 927-2421.

PRO-LIFE ACTION LEAGUE Finding a friend in pro-life work

wenty years ago I was sued by the Na- in the United States Supreme Court—twice! tional Organization for Women be- As chief counsel of the Thomas More Society, Tcause my pro-life activity at abortion Pro-Life Law Center, Tom defends the little clinics and on the street was causing abortion guy—the pro-life sidewalk counselor arrested providers to lose business. It was an honor to or sued for praying in front of an abortion be considered effective at saving lives. But the clinic, the activist who is denied his First honor came with years of depositions, false Amendment right to tell the truth about accusations, a grueling trial, a nationwide in- abortion. Tom Brejcha and the Thomas More junction and a half-million-dollar judgment. Society are an answer to a pro-lifer’s prayer The lawsuit taught me to rely on God’s for justice in a culture that rejects life and help. One sign of his guiding hand was my truth. introduction to the legal genius and generous spirit of Tom Brejcha, who led the NOW v. —Joseph M. Scheidler Scheidler RICO case to victory all the way up National Director JULY 9-22, 2006 | 7a

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A PIECE OF HOME IN A POCKET The letter that arrived in our trace my many steps that day, rural Oregon mailbox was so I went replaced my ID from Uncle Sam, ordering me cards, drivers license, and the into the U.S. Army. My two rest of those important docu- older brothers were already ments. fighting in World War II. Now The following summer, one it was my turn. I had 30 days of my sisters stumbled on my to report. Once I left, my fa- wallet in the brush while ther would be left to run our picking blackberries. Only 175-acre Oregon farm, with one thing survived a year only my youngest exposed to the ele- and four sisters to help. ments: the piece of cro- I knew this con- cheted yarn my mother cerned my made. father, Some time though later I was he never baling spoke of it. I hay knew just how when the much he missed his machine sons. A week before I clanked to a stop for was to leave for the no apparent reason. I was base—I remember the puzzled and hoped a repair evening well—my moth- wasn’t necessary, since the er asked me to sit with delay would dry out the hay her while the family and lose income for the farm. prayed. She reached As I peered inside the baler, I into her sewing basket discovered my wallet, which and pulled out a tiny had fallen from my pocket. leather folder. The next slash of the blades Inside was a small reli- would have turned it to mulch. gious symbol she had lovingly As it was, one corner had been crocheted. She asked me to sliced off, though the emblem carry it while serving my coun- inside was untouched. try. Time and again through the I reported for duty, was years, this sort of thing has trained in the art of warfare been repeated. and shipped out to the hellhole Once I returned from sitting called Okinawa. This island in all day at an auction to find my the Pacific became scene of wallet gone. The following some of the fiercest fighting in week, again at the auction, a the war, against an entrenched man called me by name and and stubborn enemy. As the handed me my missing wallet. battle surged around us, the The missing $200 could be re- sergeant ordered us to attack. placed, but the bit of crocheting Just eight days after my 21st was safe. I hoped the man’s birthday, I was shot twice. The conscience was as clear as mine. first bullet sent me hobbling Each autumn, after the crops toward safety. As I did, the are harvested, the fields are second tore into my chest, burned off to eliminate insects passed near my heart and and disease and prepare the burst out through my shoulder. soil for the following spring. The enemy left me for dead. One fall as I was walking the But I was found by medics fields after the annual burn, I and survived. They kept me found my wallet lying m a alive, patched up my wounds, patch of green grass, un- and sent me home. Though I touched by the fire that had was grievously wounded, my scorched all around it. parents were certain my return Miraculous acts of God? I was due to their prayers—and think so. that small crocheted symbol of When I was discharged from their faith. the army a half century ago, I My recuperation took quite had five medals on my chest a while. But I was anxious to and a patch on my sleeve. begin helping with the chores, Today they lay in a box in feel the fresh morning air in some drawer. The small reli- my lungs, and be a farmer gious symbol with a red-and- once again. pink border my mother cro- Three years later, after a long cheted for me so long ago day in the field, I realized my remains my wallet. wallet was missing. It would have been impossible to re- —Raymond, Portland, Or. 8a | JULY 9-22, 2006

From Page 11a bishops Bishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller, M.Sp.S. public service I find God’s grace as a bishop in the celebration of Patrick Flaherty, Battalion Chief, the Eucharist, Confirmations, praying before the Chicago Fire Department Blessed Sacrament and For me, God’s grace comes through the example of relating lovingly with other people’s lives, their beliefs and moral values. In the people that the tough situations you find his grace in the goodness of Lord has entrusted people. to me, especially the young and the poor The friendships ‘God’s grace comes through the that I have started example of other people’s with other bishops and priests bring a sense of be- lives.’ longing, stability and creativity The relationship with Mary, the Mother of Jesus gives me the direction of Sgt. Michael Martin, discipleship Chicago Police Department I find God’s grace through interaction with kids—my Bishop George Rassas own or in coaching other kids. Watching them learn. As a new bishop I have found great satisfaction in Their exuberance. How they can surprise you. engaging those about to be confirmed with the idea that they are important to the future of the lay leaders church. They will Sister Helen Rita Lane need to “dare to be Daughter of St. Paul different” and never I find grace in helping people who call us on the be afraid to stand up phone or come into our book center. Often you can for our faith in Jesus see God’s grace working through them. Also in Christ, for the power and prayer, communion with God, and in living out my grace of the Holy Spirit is with us always. calling day to day. Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki Dr. Jack Claxton I find God’s Grace primarily in my preaching and in president of the Chicago Association the people I meet. When I preach, of Holy Name Societies I wonder about the I find God’s grace in elderly people who have a deep Source of the words faith in God, especially the sick. They have a lot of that come out of my e e wisdom and they see things we don’t. Their vision is mouth. Also, I won- different. der why someone Saint Bernadette’s has crossed my Linda Weaver, member of path, and shortly 7429 Milwaukee Av- the evangelization committee. thereafter a reason I take communion to the sick and emerges. I can only enue shut in—from young people conclude that it is grace of stricken by disabling the Holy Spirit at work. Niles, IL 60714 disease to the elderly moments away from 847-647-0235 death. I find grace (and comfort) in the look of health care peace in their eyes as OPEN ENROLLMENT they suffer in God’s Connie Rakitan, chair of the archdiocesan FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION embrace, confident that he is Commission on Mental Illness with them. Their positive attitudes put my minor I find God’s grace in what I call the mish-mash. In Faith Ages 3 to 21 challenges in perspective. and Fellowship Ministries (which works with families and individuals touched by mental illness) we have Plus Pre-K ages 3 & such an array of people from different ages, cultures Kindergarten 4 to 5 an and backgrounds. I see God’s grace when a motley everyday people crew of people come together and share friendship Elementary through High School Dave Beatrici, regularly attends and love. Holy Name Cathedral I find God’s grace in church, Amy Florian, executive director, Stauros U.S.A. prayer, the Eucharist I work with people who are ill, grieving, or suffering, yet and the rosary. I feel I am not tempted to despair Instead, my hope is God’s presence in renewed and strengthened, because I see God’s the Eucharist. Christ grace and healing power always at work There is no is alive in the greater privilege than seeing light glimmer through Eucharist, and Christ darkness, peaceful joy emerging from brokenness, comes into me. I feel and divine love embracing a weary heart. that God’s grace is a matter of faith. Marie Coglianese, Please call: 847-647-0235 director of pastoral care and education at Loyola Hours: 9am – 3:30pm Winifred Conqueror, 92, Medical Center in Maywood and a hospital chaplain parishioner of St. Nicholas, Evanston for 25 years I find God’s grace in doing for others, when I am in I find God’s grace in the stories of people. When I meet Accredited by North Central As- times of troubles and in the Eucharist. I am a people who are experiencing illness they tell stories of sociation Eucharistic minister and I feel his presence in the where they find God. Through their personal stories of e e Eucharist. pain, struggle, healing and hope, I find grace. 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On these 17 acres of peaceful grounds, express your spirituality. Infant of Prague Statues and Garments Marytown offers a place of pilgrimage, prayer Our communities welcome persons of all faiths Wide variety of Indoor and Outdoor Statuary and renewal. as each Franciscan Community features a beauti- In the spirit of Franciscan hospitality, the ful chapel or meditation room, which is available Wide variety of Inspirational and public is invited to participate in all of Mary- for residents to visit for prayer and reflection 24 Beautiful Gifts for all occasions town’s devotional and liturgical events. God hours a day. Our communities offer Mass and works through the daily Mass, confessions, the sacraments of reconciliation and anointing of AND MUCH, MUCH MORE praying in adoration, First Friday devotions, the sick are offered. 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His life of charity and heroic death 4704 W. 147th Street • Midlothian, IL 60445 in the Auschwitz death camp is commemorat- Are you ready to put your faith in us so we can ed in our Kolbe/Holocaust Exhibit. St. Maxim- help you enjoy the fullness of life? To learn more ilian is considered the patron of journalists, about Franciscan Communities, visit www.Fran- families, prisoners, those afflicted with chemi- ciscancommunities.com or call toll-free (800) www.religiousend.com cal dependency, and the pro-life movement. 524-6126. 10a | JULY 9-22, 2006

POOR CLARE MONASTERY sing praise raise the Lord! That’s it in a nut- mented world and of the many individuals who shell.” Years ago this headline with bring us their sorrow and striving as well as “Pa picture of Poor Clares chanting the their hopes and joys. All are held to the heart of Divine Office caught the eyes and heart of one our prayer, both in our hours of adoration in of our sisters. She an- the chapel and during swered the invitation, our other occupa- and together with us ‘We rise in the middle of the tions. praises the Lord by night because his greatness Our founding day and night. Yes, we abbess, Mother Poor Clare Praying the Divine Office. rise in the middle of and goodness are too Mary Francis, wrote the night because his tremendous a reality to go about the singing joy greatness and good- unpraised throughout the night.’ of those who leave ness are too tremen- all things to find an dous a reality to go enduring “Right to unpraised throughout the night. We rise before be Merry” in the house of the Lord. We invit- dawn to herald the same truth at break of day. ed you to visit our chapel to share in the The other daily and nightly imperative of our peace during an hour of prayer or a Poor life is the heartache of our whole torn and frag- Clare lifetime.

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Sign from God? Money meets prayer in priest’s life

BY ANDY TELLI “You see tangibly the evi- puterized fundraising.” wanted to stay here.” Catholic News Service dence of what you’ve done,” he He later helped When he first came to St. An- said of his work in parishes, the found the Catholic drew, it had 40 families and ollowing an old family tra- last eight years at St. Andrew Fund Raisers Associa- was served by the Salvatorian dition, on Salvatorian Fa- Parish in Sparta. “You’ve tion, now known as priests assigned to Cookeville, Fther Fred Schmit’s first brought them back, not only to the National Catholic Schmit said. Today there are birthday his grandparents, church, but to an understand- Development Confer- 125 families and room to grow, looking for a sign of what the ing of what their life’s purpose ence. “I had the privi- with a new church that seats future might hold, placed sever- is.” lege of chairing the 300 people. al items representing various Family, friends and parish- first meeting,” he said. Schmit deflected credit for the careers on one side of the room ioners at St. Andrew gathered In 1965, Schmit parish’s growth. “I don’t do it; and their infant grandson on at the church June 10 to help moved to Rome to it’s the Holy Spirit who does the other. Schmit mark the 60th anniver- serve as treasurer gen- it,” he said. “I’m just here as He crawled across the room, sary of his ordination as a eral for the Salvatori- the means to furnish people and the first thing he picked up priest. ans. “When I left for with the opportunity.” was a prayer book, said Father Ordained June 11, 1946, at Rome we had eight Schmit, who turns 86 July 7, Schmit. what is now the Basilica of the seminaries with 1,000 has no plans to retire. Just to make sure, they tried National Shrine of the Immacu- students,” he said. His At his age, “there’s no point the process again. “The second late Conception in Washington, job was to raise several time I picked up a dollar bill,” Schmit said he “was destined to million dollars a year in retiring,” he said. “I could he said. be a teacher and had prepared to help pay for the op- never have the satisfying life in Schmit’s destiny was set. myself for a teaching career.” eration of the seminar- retirement that I have here. I Many of his 60 years as a priest Instead, the named ies. would just wither if I retired.” have been spent in charge of him assistant director of the or- In the early 1990s, Father Fred Schmit celebrates Mass at He is looking forward to con- fundraising for his order. Thus der’s publishing department, nearing retirement, he St. Andrew Church in Sparta, Tenn., tinuing his service to the people in his work the money met the which was its fundraising arm. returned to the United marking the 60th anniversary of his or- of St. Andrew, as long as he can dination as a priest. prayer book. By 1953, he was named exec- States and worked in find time for his favorite pas- Although he was in adminis- CNS utive director of the publishing parishes in Wisconsin time, golf. tration for his order for much department. “We had the very and Virginia. “My ambition is to shoot my of his career, Schmit’s most re- first, full-scale computer net- In 1997, his order asked him he was scheduled to return to age,” Schmit said. “I have two warding assignment has been as work dedicated solely to to go to St. Thomas Aquinas Wisconsin and retirement, a parish priest, he told the Ten- fundraising,” Schmit said. “I Church in Cookeville to help Schmit said, “I had fallen in options, either improve my nessee Register, newspaper of guess it was the start of com- out for five months. By the time love with Tennessee and I game or live to be 100.” the Nashville Diocese.

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Knights of Columbus bring relics he 1920s brought a revolution to Mexico, result, the Mexican government greatly feared along with the widespread persecution of and eventually outlawed the Knights. TCatholics. Missionaries were expelled from Thousands of men, many of whom were the country, Catholic seminaries and schools were Knights, would not bow to these threats or re- closed, and the Church nounce their faith, and was forbidden to own they often paid with property. Priests and lay- ‘Relics of six [Knights], who their lives. They took a men were told to de- were martyred by the Mexican stand when that was the nounce their faith in pub- most difficult thing they lic; if they refused, they Government, will be in the could do, and their faced not just punishment Chicago area from July 21–24. courage and devotion but torture and death. have echoed down During this time of oppression, the Knights of through the decades. Columbus did not retreat in Mexico but grew Relics of six of these men, who were martyred dramatically, from 400 members in 1918 to by the Mexican Government, will be in the 6,000 members just five years later. In the United Chicago area from July 21–24. States at the time, the Knights handed out five million pamphlets that described the brutality of For more information, call (203) 752-4013 the Mexican government toward Catholics. As a or visit www.kofc.org/relics.

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ST ANNE’S CHURCH Historic novena at St. Anne, Illinois

or 126 years, this small village church in nated beautiful stained glass windows bearing northeastern Illinois has been the destina- the likenesses of St. Anne and St. Patrick to this Ftion for hundreds of devoted pilgrims who church, which was founded and built by a make the novena to St. Anne and celebrate St. French-Canadian congregation. Matilda Cun- Anne’s Day, July 26. nea’s wheelchair, as well as canes and crutches In earlier years, area devotees arrived on left behind as testimonials by other pilgrims, are horseback and in wagons. Trains from Chicago displayed in the church. Today’s pilgrims come carried gentlemen and ladies whose long skirts to the Shrine of St. Anne in cars and chartered swept the dirt streets of the village as they buses. Large numbers gather on St. Anne’s Day, sought lodging in the homes of the many locals July 26, the 9th day of the novena, when the who rented spare rooms for the nine days of beautiful old limestone church, the open-air prayer which make up a novena (from the Latin pavilion, the parish hall, the lawns and gardens “novem,” i.e., nine). The popularity of the are entirely given over to the festival. shrine has been enhanced by reports of cures St. Anne Church and Shrine are located at 230 and favors received through the intercession of N. 6th Ave. in St. Anne, Ill. To reach St. Anne St. Anne, honored as the mother of Mary and from the Chicago area, take I-57 south to the grandmother of Jesus. Kankakee/Momence exit, then take Highway 17 One event especially, the cure of Matilda Ann east seven miles to Highway 1. Take Highway 1 Cunnea, a twenty-two year old Chicago south seven miles to the village of St. Anne. woman, on July 26, 1904, contributed to the fame of the Shrine. Cunnea’s grateful family do- For more information call (815) 427-8265. JULY 9-22, 2006 | 13a

ST THERESE OF LISIEUX RELIGIOUS END REAL PRESENCE “Little Way” of Store offers inspiration Real Presence St. Thérèse of Lisieux eligious End, a dream for more than five years sponsors exhibit for co-owner Debra Rock, opened its doors in hérèse saw herself as a child of God, with sim- RMarch 2005. Since that time Religious End he Real Presence Association is dedicated to plicity, focus and wonder. Trust is a childlike has been serving the south suburban Chicago area promoting the Eucharist, through education Tvirtue. Some spiritualities have stressed compli- and beyond with a wide range of religious and inspi- Tabout Jesus’ real presence in the Eucharist and cated practices and extraordinary soul journeys in re- rational items. through promotion of Eucharistic adoration. sponse to God’s love. Thérèse’s spirituality is simple— Visitors/cus- Housed in Chicago, the Real Presence Association her “little way.” She believed and teaches us that life tomers have been works around the world to magnify the presence of presents enough challenges and opportunities for grace. known to spend ‘You offer too many Christ in our midst. She teaches us that God is everywhere—in every situa- over an hour in beautiful choices. In September, an international exhibit about eu- tion and person—and in the ordinary, simple details of the store admir- It is hard to decide.’ charistic miracles will begin a tour of the United life. Spirituality is about embracing what life gives us as ing all it has to States, with stops being planned in Chicago gift. offer. Those that (specifics not yet known). Over 80 of the most “Everything is grace” is her theme song. Her “little come in just for one or two items often say “You awe-inspiring miracles in Christian history are way” is about doing the ordinary things of life with offer too many beautiful choices. It is hard to de- being presented in the exhibit, which began in extraordinary love: a smile, a note of encouragement, cide.” Rome and has traveled internationally for the past suffering in silence, a simple unnoticed task to bright- In addition to the basic religious items, a wide vari- year. The display includes in-depth historical de- en the life of another, done with love. The smallest ac- ety of Bibles, prayer cards, rosaries and statues both scriptions of the miracles. tion of love is more important than great deeds done indoor and outdoor, Religious End offers a wall of The Real Presence Association uses the internet for personal glory, gratification, or simply out of obe- crucifixes and crosses, church candles, patens, pyx, to help others discover the inner peace that comes dience or fear. She knew she was part of someone big- cruets and bulletin covers. We also carry baptismal from eucharistic adoration. At www.therealpres- ger and God works best in our imperfection. outfits and gifts and a wide range of medals, rosary ence.org, the reader can find an updated list of In prayer, Thérèse emphasizes simplicity. She did bracelets and a line of inspirational items from nearly 7,000 chapels across the United States that not like long and formal prayers. She prayed affec- Lenox and crystal to Infant of Prague statues and offer eucharistic adoration. tively from her heart, communing in a childlike rela- garments. Clergy, teacher and bulk order/purchase The Web site also has a downloadable training tionship of love, trust and bold confidence with discounts are among the special offers available at manual for those interested in starting an adora- “Abba” (“Dad”). The power and simplicity of her Religious End. tion program in their parishes. In addition, the message is why our church declared her a Doctor of website features information about the Eucharist in the Church in 1997. Visit us at our Web site www.religiousend.com. the world, historically and today. JULY 9-22, 2006 | 14a GET INSPIRED BY GOD'S

“Encountering Jesus in the Gospels and Daily Life” Remarkable stories Priest enjoys God’s wonders, one park at a time of laity and religious who have found the loving, BY TERRY MCGUIRE the National Park System’s when a visit to Thomas Jef- healing, and Catholic News Service approximately 390 units, as ferson’s home in Virginia, life renewing power the park system calls them. Monticello, along with a bi- of Jesus. e’s visited all 50 state That number grows each year ography the priest had been capitols as well as the with the addition of new reading on Lyndon B. John- ISBN: 0-9654806-7-4 historical sites of all units. On this trip he expects son, sparked his interest in $12.00 H Trade Paper the past U.S. presidents. to rack up approximately 60 things presidential. So where will Father James more. This summer’s trip will give Fr. Ronald Leinen is a priest-member of the Missionaries of the P. Coyne point his 2000 The visits bring him closer him a chance to chalk up two . Now semi-retired, he is a former chaplain and Honda Civic this summer to God, he said. And it’s not new sites: Ronald Reagan’s teacher in addition to being a priest and pastoral counselor. when he rolls out of town just the natural wonders. Two grave in California and the July 2 following the Sunday Native American sites in par- Clinton Library in Arkansas. Read his inspirational editorial on page 6A Masses at St. John the Baptist ticular—Gila Cliff Dwellings He’s especially looking for- Church in Covington, where National Monument in New ward this trip to visiting “Finding the he is pastor? South to Califor- Mexico and Bear Paw Rainbow Bridge National Heart of Jesus nia, east to Utah, south down Battlefield in Montana—left Monument in Utah. It will in- into Texas, east again to in Sickness him with a “real appreciation volve a seven-and-a-half-hour Florida then north to New of God’s presence and love round-trip boat ride to see the and Infirmity” York. and care for me,” he said. world’s largest natural bridge. Stories that reveal the heart of The hard-driving pastor ex- He said he remembers being “The Quest” was launched Jesus and His compassionate pects to log another 13,000 at Bear Paw, where Nez Perce five years ago when Father love to those who call out in miles—continuing on his lat- Chief Joseph surrendered to Coyne came across a map of distress. Each story has a est mission to visit every na- powerful prayer to touch the the U.S. Cavalry, by himself all the National Park System lives of all who suffer. tional park, historical monu- about 6 or 6:30 in the morn- units. “I thought, ‘Well, I’ve ment and other units in the ing, “and I felt just very gone to a lot of these (nation- ISBN: 0-9654806-9-0 National Park System in a drawn to prayer,” the priest al parks) already. Why don’t I $12.00 mission he calls “the Quest.” Trade Paper said. “A real peacefulness and just go for the rest?’” “When I say, ‘the Quest,’ a feeling of solitude came Though he has traveled to people laugh; they know what over me.” some of them by air (Hawaii) I’m talking about,” he told “The Quest” is the most re- and sea (Alaska Ferry), the The Catholic Northwest cent goal for a man who loves bulk of his journeys have Call 1-800-463-7818 for this special Progress, newspaper of the both driving and American been behind the wheel. He issue discount price of $9.00 with no Seattle Archdiocese. history. He’s been combining figures he’s logged 50,000 to shipping & handling. So far he’s been to 288 of the two since the early 1980s, 60,000 highway miles.

ST. MARIA GORETTI Religious Education/Faith Formation is happy to invite you to an evening with FATHER RICHARD ROHR, O.F.M. “Religion As Transformation” Sunday August 6, 2006 7:00p.m.-9:00 p.m. St. Maria Goretti Religious Education/Faith Formation is happy to invite you to hear Father Richard Rohr on August 6, from 7-9 p.m. Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM, will use this one night talk, since it is the Feast of the Transfiguration of Jesus, to describe what we mean by religious “transformation.” Religion has largely served as a “belonging system” in most of history, with many unfortunate results. Jesus was clearly talking about a transformational system: a different mind, a different heart, a different kind of human person that could Richard Rohr, OFM, Popular speaker, writer change the world. Fr. Richard will try to explain the difference and the very different results. and retreat master is a Franciscan of the There will be time for dialogue afterwards. New Mexico Province. There is no charge but reservations are required and attendance can be confirmed by calling St. Maria Goretti Parish. The evening will begin with a buffet supper, served at 5:30 p.m, for each confirmed reservation. A FREEWILL OFFERING TO SAINT MARIA GORETTI FOOD PANTRY WILL BE ACCEPTED SAINT MARIA GORETTI PARISH St. Maria Goretti is North of Route 30 inside Illinois/Indiana line, or 500 Northgate Drive • Dyer, Indiana South of I-80/94 at Calumet Avenue exit. (219) 865-8956 JULY 9-22, 2006 | 15a

and sea (Alaska Ferry), the began rattling off several of the bulk of his journeys have been Sunflower State’s historical civil behind the wheel. He figures rights sites as if he were reading he’s logged 50,000 to 60,000 from an encyclopedia. highway miles. The trips are “fun and relax- He doesn’t linger during his ing, and I come away with a visits—although “fascinating” greater appreciation of our sights such as Utah’s Bryce country and its history,” Father Canyon and Zion National Coyne said. “A lot of the histo- Parks have compelled him to ry is good and positive, and yet stay longer, he said. Depending there are some areas there—es- on what there is to see, he’s pecially in settling the West re- often in and out of the place garding what we’ve done to the the same day. In the larger Native Americans—that have parks, he’ll take the loop drive, made me more conscious of in- stop at the interpretive signs, justice as well.” and walk the paths if they’re not more than a mile or so. “I’m long on breadth, short on depth,” he said of his visits, “with the idea that I’d like to get back to many of them (someday) and spend more time there.” He’s been saving up his vaca- tion time for this summer’s trip, a long one of almost six weeks. And this time he has vowed not to rush himself so much. Still, when a visitor recently asked him if there was anything worthwhile to see in what some might consider a less touristy state—such as Kansas—he