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Inside Some of the 50 people from the Rockford Diocese who traveled to Springfield March 29 wait Rockford’s St. outside the doors of the Elizabeth Center Hosts House to speak First-ever Hiring Event with Job seekers meet potential representa- employers and trainers at tives to ask the March 21 event. them to vote against House page 5 Bill 40. The Pontifical Good Friday bill, if passed, Collection to Benefit would allow The Holy Land tax dollars to fund This annual collection helps abortions. The people and places where visit started walked. with a training page 6 session from the Illinois Catholic Conference to help volunteers best express their views to elected officials. Bishop Talks of Woes Of Human Trafficking At DCCW Luncheon Bishop David Malloy urges Group Makes Wishes Known prayers for victims, saying “Prayer works.” page 16 Diocesan Catholics Go to Springfield to Oppose HB40 By Amanda Hudson Rockford participants drove separately Quick News News Editor or were part of a caravan of cars or rode a bus that left from St. John Neumann Par- DIOCESE—About 50 people from the ish in St. Charles. They hailed from towns DAC Closed During Diocese of Rockford joined 50 others from large and small across the diocese and in- Easter Triduum the dioceses of Springfield and Belleville cluded several students from Aquin Cen- The Diocesan Administration on March 29 to encourage their state rep- tral Catholic Junior-Senior High School in Center in Rockford will be resentatives to vote no on House Bill 40. Freeport. closed on Holy Thursday, “If passed, the bill will allow for public Everyone met at 10 a.m. across the street April 13, and Good Friday, funding of abortions, coverage for abor- from the Capitol in a conference room of the tions in state health plans, (and) funding April 14. It will reopen as Illinois State Library, Collins explained. (Photos provided) usual on April 17. of organizations that perform abortions, Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Springfield Father Timothy Barr, pastor of St. Mary and like Planned Parenthood,” said Jennifer welcomed them, and Zachary Wichmann, St. Joseph parishes in Freeport, and students Don’t Miss This Year’s Collins, director of the diocesan Life and director of government relations for the from Aquin Central Catholic Junior-Senior Summer Save the Date Family Evangelization Office, in an early- Catholic Conference of Illinois (CCI), High School there, meet with Rep. Brian Stew- Our annual list of summer March email call to action. Continued on page 4 art (R-89th, Freeport) in Springfield. activities at parishes and schools will run April 28. The deadline for submissions is April 15. For Elgin Parents Review, Discuss School Data details, see ... page 9 By Penny Wiegert their feedback on the data presented. They “Despite some of the grim demographics Editor also talked in small groups about ways the and population trends in our state and the three schools might work together for fu- itself, we remain excited This Issue ELGIN—Parents from Elgin area Cath- ture viability in a variety of areas. about the future of our schools and the olic schools gathered April 3 at St. Edward While the goals and strategies outlined opportunity to address some of the chal- Bishop Malloy ...... 2 Central Catholic High School to learn in the Forward plan are for the ben- lenges we face to ensure our children are Headliners...... 3 about the key findings and data, gain in- efit of all diocesan schools, the three Elgin receiving the best education possible and Diocesan...... 4-5, 16 sights, and share feedback about the next schools were specifically identified for fu- a strong foundation in the Catholic faith,” Ashes to Ashes ...... 6-7 steps in the Faith Forward Strategic plan- ture collaboration because of: Kagan said. Around the Diocese ...... 8-9 ning process for diocesan Catholic schools. n Various facility needs resulting from Principals, priests and teachers from the Nation/World ...... 10-11 Parents and parishioners of St. Joseph, aging buildings; Elgin schools also attended the meeting of Seasoned Observer ...... 12 St. Laurence and St. Mary met with Mi- n Competition for the same demograph- about 200 which followed the format of Our Catholic View ...... 13 chael Kagan, superintendent of Catholic ic; and meetings held in Aurora in February and For the Record ...... 14 schools, and Tom Heding of the Meitler n Overall financial condition and reli- in Rockford last month. Media/Arts ...... 15 consulting group of Milwaukee to share ance on parish support. Continued on page 3 2 | FRIDAY APRIL 7, 2017 | The Observer Holy Week is Our ‘Fork in the Road’

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Headliners The Observer | FRIDAY APRIL 7, 2017 | 3 Elgin Parents Review, Discuss School Data From page 1 for schools, parishes, dioceses, continue off ering a high-qual- During the last year, the and related not-for-profi t insti- ity, faith-centered education,” Catholic Diocese of Rockford tutions. Kagan added. has been working on a compre- The key fi ndings from the During the meeting, Heding hensive strategic plan for Cath- research revolve around a de- shared the research process, olic school education through- crease in enrollment in all and analysis of critical data out the diocese. grade levels which signifi cantly collected from the Elgin-area Bishop David J. Malloy, the impacts overall education and schools. He also updated the Catholic Schools offi ce, pastors, fi n a n c e s . group on possible strategies to principals, diocesan leaders and “Over the past 10 years, en- address the challenges. a Strategic Planning Commit- rollment in Catholic schools All feedback gathered in the tee collaborated to create the diocesan-wide has decreased small-group and full sessions Faith Forward plan. by 3,000 students,” Kagan said. will be reviewed and incor- The process began with ex- “That is the equivalent of losing porated into next steps of the tensive research in partnership 12 schools at 250 students each. planning and implementation with Meitler, which special- “That data tells us we must process. izes in planning and research do things diff erently so our Next Steps: Compile feed- schools will not only be here back and present it to the (Observer photo/Amanda Hudson) Elgin Schools 10 years from now, but also schools, then form work groups Patrick Winn, director of Catholic Charities, congratulates Cathy remain strong and vibrant and for further planning. Weightman-Moore on receiving the Culture Change Champion award. 2016-17 Quick Stats Weightman-Moore directs Charities’ ombudsman program. St. Joseph Enrollment Pre-K-8: 218 Capactiy: 80% Diocesan Ombudsman Built 1962 St. Laurence Director Honored Enrollment Pre-K-8: 114 SPRINGFIELD—Cathy care,” she says. Capacity: 40 % Weightman-Moore, director Culture change is an ongoing Built 1929 of the Long Term Care Om- journey, she adds, aiming to St. Mary budsman Program for Catholic create a culture in which peo- Enrollment Pre-K-8: 187 Charities, received the Culture ple want to live and work, with Capacity: 69% Change Champion award from a focus on people more than on the Illinois Pioneer Coalition in tasks to be done. Built 1918 March. The award is usually given to She was honored for her on- an individual who is a cham- Enrollment goal for going eff orts to promote best pion in a particular long term viability: 100 students practices at long-term care fa- care facility. Capacity goal: 90% cilities. Receiving the award, she This year, the three schools says, was “a real surprise” and (Observer photo/Margarita Mendoza) Weightman-Moore has combined have 274 empty Michael Kagan (at podium), diocesan superintendent of schools, “certainly an honor.” worked for Catholic Charities seats meaning they are at speaks to parents and others gathered at St. Edward Central Catholic since 1985 and became head of Patrick Winn, diocesan di- 63% of capacity. High School in Elgin on April 4. the ombudsman program when rector of Catholic Charities, it began at Catholic Charities in says he believes Weightman- 1989. Moore received the award be- She has been a member of cause she’s “never satisfi ed” the Pioneer Coalition since and always is working to im- its beginnings. With them prove the overall culture in she continues to promote “re- long-term care facilities. ally positive, person-centered — Amanda Hudson

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(Photo provided) (Photo part of the celebration. Group Makes Wishes Known From page 1 Sent out in groups of four to provided training on the issue six people, their assignment Add Your Voice of HB-40. Their very-focused was to fi nd their own represen- Who are your representa- message and talking point was tatives and talk with them. tives? Go to the Catholic Con- simple: “We do not want our Some of the representatives ference of Illinois website tax dollars to pay for abor- came out of a session or a com- (www.ilcatholic.org) to  nd tions.” mittee to speak with them. out and how to call them or Dawn Behnke of the Illinois Groups visited their legisla- email them right from that Federation for Right to Life tors’ offi ces to meet with them site. spoke on how to talk with legis- or their staff s, leaving materi- lators, and she encouraged par- als behind. that if it passes and goes to the ticipants to form a relationship HB-40 passed a committee State Senate, it almost assur- with them in the future. a few weeks ago and could be edly would be passed there. The group also received tips called for a vote any day, Col- Legislators who opposed the on how to fi nd their legislators. lins says. As of press time, it bill were thanked and support- Locations were important, Col- had not been called. ed by their constituents in the lins says, due to the volume of “Our goal was to stop it in groups, who also asked them to activity in Springfi eld that day. the House,” she says, adding (Observer photos/Amanda Hudson) talk to their pro-bill colleagues about it. Legion of Mary Acies Held in Belvidere With those who were favor- The Legion of able to the bill, Collins says, Mary in the “We had numerous conversa- Diocese of tions, and some were very good Rockford held and actually a dialogue (with its annual Acies us).” on March 25 The small groups gathered at St. James again for a debriefi ng and a Church in pizza lunch provided by CCI. Belvidere. “My They headed out around 1:30 Spirit Rejoices in p.m., Collins says. God my Savior” Overall, she says, it was a was its theme. positive experience with a two- The event fold impact: the Rockford Dio- included an cese was “well represented” opening hymn, (Photo provided) and expressed our requests; prayer, a rosary Spring eld Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki (standing left) welcomes vol- and it was energizing and for- procession (left) unteers from the Rockford, Spring eld and Belleville dioceses. Zach mative for every person who and individual Wichmann (standing right) of the Catholic Conference of Illinois began participated. acts of training them on meeting and talking to representatives in Spring eld. She adds that the day “helped consecration by us feel and see that we can each member make a diff erence, that our while touching the sta of voice matters. We have a re- the Vexillum sponsibility to be in dialogue (above). Mass with our representatives and was celebrated express our opinions.” by Father Brian On April 5, groups from the Geary, pastor of Archdiocese of Chicago and St. James, and Diocese of Joliet plan to gather Father Steven in the same way in Springfi eld. Sabo, spiritual Everyone can call their rep- director for resentatives or stop by their the Legion of regional offi ces to request that Mary. Additional they vote No to HB-40. prayers after “And all can pray that our Mass preceded lawmakers don’t allow tax a social money to fund abortions,” Col- gathering lins says. and lunch.

Still only feed your $28 a year! Select print, digital or http://observer.rockforddiocese.org 815/399-4300, ext. 383 faith! both for one payment! Diocesan The Observer | FRIDAY APRIL 7, 2017 | 5 Rockford’s St. Elizabeth Center Hosts First-ever Hiring Event BY LYNNE CONNER ployment specialist with Cath- of pace in his career. Observer Correspondent olic Charities. “I’ve been doing construc- “People are leaving today’s tion work for the past 10 years. ROCKFORD—About 18 lo- event with interviews set up,” I’ve done retail work and I’ve cal companies were on hand she said. “This marks the fi rst worked in warehouses, but I’m for a hiring event hosted by the time that a hiring event was looking more toward getting a St. Elizabeth Catholic Com- held at St. Elizabeth’s.” warehouse job. ... There’s not munity Center on March 21. Some of the companies a lot of work out there in con- The event was co-sponsored at the hiring event included struction, right now,” he said. by Catholic Charities, Good- Ring Container Technologies, Nighswonger thought the will and the Workforce Con- Rockford Park District, Good- hiring event had a good rep- nection. will Industries, Firestone, resentation of local companies (Observer photos/Lynne Conner) “This is not just a job fair, Tuff y Automotive Services and fi lled out several job appli- Amanda Getty (left) of Secure Sta ng talks with Lowanda Hampton at but a hiring opportunity for and the City of Rockford. cations at the event. St. Elizabeth Catholic Community Center’s job event March 21. many who attended today,” Brad Nighswonger of Rock- Jessica Gonzales, a repre- said Emily Schwartz, an em- ford was looking for a change sentative with the Workforce Connection said her compa- “It’s all about confi dence. ny’s focus is career coaching Many people have the skills and job readiness. and abilities. They just don’t “We help people fi nd jobs know how to sell themselves. and help them create resumes, People come in with years and with interviewing skills, net- years of work experience and working and we help put on they have the skill set, but they hiring events like this one at just don’t know how to sell St. Elizabeth’s,” she said. “We themselves,” Gonzales said. help people with employment Bob Palm came to the hiring skills, so they are ready to go event looking for work in the out into the workforce. manufacturing supply chain “We also help pay for job area. He said the event helped training, so people are more to showcase several compa- marketable when they are nies in the Rockford area and seeking employment,” she he was prepared to network added. with companies in order to es- Beyond job skills, training tablish personal contacts. and specialized certifi cations, “Sometimes, companies Gonzales said that a stellar don’t have a position readily resume, people skills and a available, but it’s still important strong desire to be productive to leave a resume with an em- are key in fi nding a job. ployer as a position may open “People have to know how up in the future,” Palm said. to present themselves at a job The event ran from 9 a.m. interview,” she said. “People to noon and Schwartz said ad- Brad Nighswonger (left) and Dennis Nighswonger (plaid shirt) listen to a representative from the Workforce have to know how to interview ditional career events like this Connection. well and how to network. one are planned for the future. Poor Clares’ Film to Premier at Akron Film Festival AKRON, Ohio—“Chosen Reese is working on addi- become “Sister Amata” of the one edited by the nuns. These (Custody of the Eyes)” will tional projects with the Poor Poor Clares; videos will reveal perspectives make its debut appearance Clares, including collecting  An ethnographic fi lm fo- on the monastic life from the April 9 at the Athens Interna- stories about people connect- cused broadly on the life of insiders and an outsider. tional Film and Video Festival ed to the monastery through monastic women, including “Chosen’s” Ohio screening in Athens, Ohio, as a competi- the Storytelling Trust (http:// the Poor Clares and others. It will begin at 3:15 p.m. and will tion feature. “Chosen” was se- storytellingtrust.org/share- will be edited at an academic be open to the public. Tickets (Photo provided) lected from 2,000 submissions. your-story.html). center in Paris, and are $6.50 for adults and $5.50 The  lm “Chosen (Custody of the The fi lm is one of the out- Also ongoing are:  A two-video projection for senior citizens and children. Eyes)” tells the story of “Sister comes of a 12-year collabora-  An audio piece about a gallery setting. It will include Info: The Athena Cinema, 740/ Amata’s” journey to the cloistered tion between the cloistered Poor “Heather” and her journey to a video edited by Reese and 592-5106. life of the Poor Clares of Rockford. Clare Colettines of Rockford and Abbie Reese, a northern Il- linois researcher and writer. Coming to the Rockford Diocese one day only. Join us! “Chosen” was also selected as the best documentary fea- ture fi lm by Sydney World “The Gift of the Holy Spirit” Film Festival. It is also among fi lms scheduled for an April With Father Dave Pivonka St. Mary Church fi lm festival in Estonia. Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 10307 Dundee Rd. 4 x 3.75 April 7, 2017 Reese says showings outside April 22, 2017 (Sign-in 8:30 a.m.) Huntley, Illinois of fi lm festivals will have to wait. Father Dave has held several ministry positions at Franciscan University of Steubenville and is actively “I’m submitting to festivals involved in the highly successful summer conferences program. He is presently the director of Franciscan as the fi rst stage,” she said. Pathways, an evangelistic outreach of his Franciscan Community and spends much of his time helping “There are some strict regula- Featuring: others come to know God’s love for them through preaching, writing, CDs, and other spiritual outreaches. tions, so that screening cannot Father Dave Pivonka Franciscan University Steubenville Father Dave’s books include: “Spiritual Freedom: God’s Life Changing Gift,” “Hiking the Camino: 500 be set up that are open to the Miles with Jesus,” and “Encounter Jesus: From Discovery to Discipleship.” Father Dave’s latest book is public until after a festival has $15 Registration “Breath of God – Living a life led by the Holy Spirit.” — Music by Paul Vogrinc and friends. screened in that area. includes “I can off er private screen- hot catered lunch To Register (or info): Shirley Allen ings in classrooms, just not Info: Linda - 815/264-3240 or at St. Mary Church, Huntley. anything open to the public at [email protected] 224-654-8596 this stage,” she added. 6 | FRIDAY APRIL 7, 2017 | The Observer Ashes to Ashes We Don’t Die Because of the Cold

Lent few days ago, I was read- I think what is a ecting us is ferent. He must be cured of this is not only something Re ection ing an article about the “virus” of indi erence. Yes, virus. with a monetary value, but it Athe consequences of let’s give the name of virus to the We cannot be indi erent to transcends the economic aspect. the low temperatures that attitude that the humans of our situations where the lives of in- Charity means approaching Je- have hit some states, not only current society are taking and nocent children who are not yet sus who still su ers in the lonely in the United States, but also that, little by little, is becoming born are at risk.  at indi er- and helpless brother. many other parts of the world. a pandemic and a ecting the ence opens the door for some to Indi erence will lead to pov- I read and was struck by the neediest. think that life is an option and erty, not material, but spiritual: statement “they die because of Today many of our brothers, not a right. poverty of rights, poverty of hu- the cold.” At rst glance, without the most needy, die from the Nor can we think with indif- man feelings as Christians, pov- by Father much thought, we could say that indi erence of each one of us. ference when the value of the erty of God. Jhakson there was an inclement cold and Someone dies from our lack of family as an institution estab- It is a propitious time to Garcia a devastating winter that claimed recognizing the other, of help- lished by God is called into ques- “awaken,” to approach God and Parochial Vicar, the lives of some people. ing him in his need. In short, of tion. St. Mary, become more like Him. Woodstock But if we go beyond the con- not being Christians, as Christ No! Our neediest and weak- sequences of the climate, and taught us to be. est brothers do not “die of cold.” It is the rm and concrete re- beyond a period of time or sea- It is human egoism that makes  ey die because we have worked sponse that we must give: we son, we must look at something us indi erent. We are focusing hard to ght between broth- are not indi erent or indolent more than that. Because surely more on personal things, forget- ers, without paying attention to Christians. On the contrary, we when temperatures are high in ting the one who, due to his life those who are in need. are Christians who make Christ summer, we will blame the heat circumstances, does not enjoy Not in vain is charity one present, who have dedication when reading about the loss of the same fate as we do. of the works of piety that the and love for the weak and needy, some people.  e Christian cannot be indif- Church invites us to practice. shaping our lives to His. Ponti cal Good Friday Collection to Bene t the Holy Land DIOCESE—On Good manitarian aid to Christians and Iraq, where the roar of temptation to  ee, the faith- education in the Holy Land. Friday, a ponti cal collection and others who have been arms does not cease and the ful throughout the world are  e Ponti cal Good Friday is taken up in every parish in disrupted by the war in Syria. way of dialogue and concord asked to take their plight to Collection also preserves the the United States, including Vatican Information Ser- seems to be completely lost. heart,” he wrote. sacred shrines for pilgrims those in the Rockford Dio- vice recently stated Cardi- Senseless hatred seems to pre-  e Ponti cal Good Friday and provides assistance, in- cese. nal , prefect vail instead, along with the Collection o ers a direct op- cluding housing and food, for Catholics will contribute of the Congregation for the helpless desperation of those portunity for parishioners to the poor and needy. to the annual collection with Oriental Churches, which who have lost everything and be witnesses of peace.  is an-  e Custos of the Holy the proceeds supporting min- includes the Holy Land, ad- have been expulsed from the nual Ponti cal Good Friday Land, Father Francesco Pat- istries and works in the Holy dressed a letter to all bishops land of their ancestors. Collection unites all Chris- ton, OFM, said, “It is impor- Land, largely under the direc- worldwide about the collec- “If the Christians of the tians with the Holy Land. tant that the Christians all tion of the . tion. Holy Land are encouraged  e Ponti cal Good Friday over the world support the  e Ponti cal Good Friday “Presently, there are mil- to resist, to the degree pos- Collection supports parishes, church in the Holy Land, so Collection is providing hu- lions of refugees  eeing Syria sible, the understandable Catholic schools and religious we can continue our work.”

The Observer’s Lent Meals Ingredients Green plantain or ready-to-fry frozen For toppings: Double-fried Oil for frying Tuna (see recipe below) Plantains Mushrooms (see recipe below) Cheese

Directions Deep fry on both sides un- til the pieces are yellow. This traditional Colombian Peel plantain. Insert a knife Remove and drain on a plata or dish is from in the more protuberant part Margarita Mendoza, El plate lined with paper towels. of the plantain. Cut the skin Observador editor. Smash the plaintain pieces from top to down. Start re- Be sure to get using a plantain smasher or plantains (not moving the skin using the the bottom of a plate. bananas). In point of the knife. discard the some stores, Return them to the oil for you may green skin. about a minute. be able to Put oil in big saucepan Drain again on a paper nd frozen (about a half inch) and begin towel. plantains, all to heat. Serve with any topping, ready to fry. Cut the plantain into one- such as cheese, mushrooms inch pieces. or tuna. (See recipes below)

(Observer photo/Margarita Mendoza) Tuna topping Directions Mushroom topping Directions 1 can of tuna Mushrooms Mix the tuna with a Melt butter in a small sauce- Cook about 3 minutes and 2 T mayonnaise Mozzarella cheese, grated few drops of lime, may- pan, crumble the stock cube remove from heat. 2 T catsup 2 T butter onnaise and catsup. Add into the pan and add mush- Top with grated cheese and Lime ½ Knorr vegetable stock cube salt to taste. rooms. let it melt. Salt

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Stations of Rockford the Cross Cathedral of St. Peter, 1423 N. Aurora Church St. April 7, 2 p.m. living stations, and Holy Angels, 180 S. Russell Ave. 5:30 p.m. Fridays during Lent, stations after St. , 1010 4:30-6:30 p.m. fish fries Ferguson St. Our Lady of Good Counsel, 620 S. Fridays during Lent, 3 p.m. Fifth St. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament April 7 p.m. 2:15 p.m. with students; and Divine chaplet; 3:15-6 6:30 p.m. p.m. adoration; 6 p.m. stations and St. Therese of Jesus, 271 N. benediction Farnsworth Ave. St. Mary Oratory, 517 Elm St. April 14, 8:15 a.m., morning prayer; April 7, 5:30 p.m., with adoration and 12 noon, stations; 3 p.m. Via Crucis; Benediction 5 p.m. liturgy; 7 pm. Liturgia de St. Patrick, 2505 School St. oración Fridays during Lent, 6 p.m., bilingual St. Peter, 925 Sard Ave. St. Stanislaus Kostka, 201 Fridays, 6 p.m. followed by soup, Buckbee St. bread and salad supper English, Wednesdays in Lent, 6 p.m.; April 14, 1:30 p.m., living stations, (Observer photo/Margarita Mendoza) Polish, Fridays in Lent, 6:30 pm. bilingual Aurora Parishes to Host Living Way of the Cross April 14 Somonauk Byron Volunteers portraying Jesus, Pontius Pilate and Roman soldiers await the start of the multi-parish living sta- St. John the Baptist, 320 S. Depot tions in Aurora last year on Good Friday. This year’s procession will begin at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Parish on St. Mary, 220 E. Second St. St. Fulton St. They will process north on Union Street and turn west on Liberty Street to St. Nicholas Parish, where April 7, 7 p.m. (after 5 p.m. fish fry) Fridays, 7 p.m. they will say closing prayers at noon. Bishop David Malloy will again join the procession. Other participating Carpentersville Aurora parishes are St. Joseph, St. Rita, St. Therese of Jesus, Our Lady of Good Counsel, St. Peter, and St. Mary. South Beloit

St. Monica, 90 N. Kennedy Dr. St. Peter, 620 Blackhawk Blvd. April 7, English, 5 p.m. and Spanish, Spanish ; 7:30 p.m. Spanish Mass Santa Cruz (Passion of Our Lord, Lee April 7, 5:30 p.m. English; 6:30 p.m. April 14, 1p.m. English liturgy of the after the Mass, 6:30 p.m. Adoration of the Holy Cross) Spanish April 14, English, 9 a.m. in the Lord’s Passion with veneration of the St. Thomas More, 215 Thomas St. James, 221 W. Kirke Gate church; Pascua juvenil, 10 a.m.-8 Cross; 3:30 p.m. Spanish , outside, More Dr. April 7, 6 p.m., followed by Lent Sterling p.m.; Spanish, 10:30 a.m., with weather permitting; 5 p.m. Spanish April 7, 14, 6 p.m. simple supper; 7 supper at 6:30 p.m. St. Mary Church, 509 Avenue B Reflexión de las siete palabras La Pasion del Senor; 7:30 p.m. p.m. stations English: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April (Reflection on the Seven Last English with veneration of the Cross McHenry Geneva 7 at 9 a.m. in the church; April 12, Words); English liturgy, 3 p.m.; DeKalb St. Patrick, 3500 Washington St. 6:30 p.m. in the church; with St. Mary Spanish liturgy 6 p.m.; Reflexión St. Peter, 1891 Kaneville Road April 7, 6 p.m., followed by soup and School elementary students April 7, de los siete dolores de la Santísima St. Mary, 329 Pine St. April 14, 3 p.m., the Lord’s Passion; 2:30 p.m. in the church; all students, Virgen María (Reflection on the April 7, 6 p.m. soup supper; 6:30 p.m. 7-8 p.m., living stations salad dinner at 7 p.m. April 13, 2:25 p.m. in the church. Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin speaker; 7 p.m. stations April 14, 8 a.m., morning prayer; Mary), 7 p.m. Genoa 2 p.m. stations; 3 p.m., Passion of In Spanish: April 7, 6 p.m. in the church; April 14 3 p.m., living Elgin Christ Cary St. , 340 S. stations at the church; rosary, 7 p.m. St. Mary, 397 Fulton St. Stott St. Morrison for the Pésame of the Virgen in the SS. Peter and Paul, 410 N. First St. April 14, 12 noon-12:45 p.m., Vía April 7, Spanish 6 p.m.; English church. Fridays of Lent, 5:30 p.m. soup crucis; 7:30-8:30 p.m., Pasión De 7 p.m. (with adoration and St. Mary, 13320 Garden Plain supper, 6:15 p.m. English ; 7 p.m. Nuestro Señor, Adoración de la benediction April 7) Road Wonder Lake Fridays, 6:15 p.m. (after 5:30 p.m. Christ the King, 5006 E. Wonder Holy Week at the Cathedral Mass) Of St. Peter, Rockford Lake Road North Aurora Fridays in Lent, 7 p.m. stations (after April 9— 7:30 a.m., Palm 5:30 p.m. simple supper); 7:30 p.m. Sunday Mass with Bishop Blessed Sacrament, 801 Oak St. Mass David Malloy; also Masses at 9 Fridays during lent, 7 p.m. (after 6 Check your bulletin for additional a.m., 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. p.m. soup supper) stations and Good Friday services. April 11 — 6:30-8 p.m., Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament April 13 — 7-8 p.m., Holy Watch Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper Catholic (Photo provided) April 14 — 2-3 p.m., Good St. Peter Parish, 1891 Kaneville Road in Geneva, will host living stations Friday Service Mass on Good Friday, April 14 at 7 p.m. April 15 — 7:30 p.m., Easter Sunday, 6:30 a.m., Vigil Mass WREX-TV Channel 13 April 16 — 7:30 a.m., Easter Rockford On TV — Holy Week Sunday Mass with Bishop Anytime at David Malloy; also Masses at www.rockforddiocese.org/tvmass Broadcast times may vary; check 2:30-4:30 a.m. (EWTN): Live 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. (no 5 p.m. Brought to you by the Diocesan Office of local listings. Unless noted, each from Rome. Mass) Communications and Publications presentation is rated TV-G for “Solemn Mass of the Lord’s general auciences. Supper From Rome” — “Solemn Mass of Palm Sun- April 13, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. day From Rome With Pope (EWTN): Pope Francis cel- Francis” — April 9, 2:30-5:30 ebrates. a.m. (EWTN): Mass, followed THANK YOU “Celebration of the Lord’s Thank you to the faithful priests of our Diocese by the Angelus, live. Rerun Passion From Rome” — 7-10 p.m. April 14, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for their untiring attention to our needs. “The Face of Jesus Uncov- (EWTN): Pope Francis pre- Many of us only see a small part of what they do each and ered” — April 9, 8-10:03 sides. every day, week, month or year. For many of them, the p.m. (History): A team of “Way of the Cross From day starts with morning Mass, and may not end until our experts uses cutting-edge Rome” — April 14, 5:30-7 spiritual needs have been met at the end of the day. During technology to try to under- p.m. (EWTN): Pope Francis this Lenten season please take the opportunity to thank the stand the Shroud of Turin. presides from the Coliseum. truly dedicated priests who help us in our spiritual lives. (Not rated) “Easter Vigil Mass”— April JOHN F. AND FRAN MORRISSEY “Chrism Mass in Rome With 15, 1:30-4:30 p.m. (EWTN): Pope Francis” — April 13, Pope Francis celebrates, live. 8 | FRIDAY APRIL 7, 2017 | The Observer Around the Diocese Boylan Honor Students Help Gigi’s Playhouse Don’t Miss On March 5, National Going on Now Honor Society members STATE Bishop at Boylan Central KC convention: Prize sponsors Catholic High School in are sought for the welcome party Malloy’s Rockford raised $267 at the Illinois State Knights of for Gigi’s Playhouse, Columbus Convention, April 21- 23, in Spring eld. Info: Ted Stites, a Down Syndrome TV Messages state secretary, 618/632-2644 achievement center in Weekday Refl ection Rockford. The winning ROCKFORD CWL Easter project: Until April (about 6:58 a.m.) team of sophomores 10, members of Catholic Women’s on WREX-TV, Channel 13, also donated their prize League are accepting donations Rockford money to Gigi’s. NHS to buy Easter meals for the needy. members Kaleigh Brauns Mail donations for the CWL Easter Top o’ the and Maggie Grady with Project to Nancy Gough, 2109 El Gigi’s Playhouse members Rancho Lane, Rockford, IL 61107. Morning attended the check April 6 presentation on March 13. ROCKFORD with (Photo provided) Membership open house: 3-5:30 p.m.; 1605 Red Oak Lane. Sponsor: Catholic Women’s League. Host: Bishop Jo Minor. Wine, cheese, appetizers and desserts. Bring a necklace or Malloy bracelet to exchange. Info: Joanne Listen to archives anytime at Heckinger, 815/540-4282 http://observer.rockfo rddiocese.org. April 8 Click on Bishop Malloy on the top left BATAVIA side of the page. Day of Renewal: 7:45 a.m.-5:15 p.m.; Holy Cross, 2300 Main St. Brought to you by “God Is!” for adults. Cost: $20. Info:  Savant Capital Management Karen McQuillan, kmcquillan@  Fitzge rald Funeral Homes holycross-batavia.org  Illinois Bank & Trust  Diocesan Offi ce of SYCAMORE Communications and Publications Russell Hustle: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.;  The Observer Russell Woods Forest Preserve,  Offi ce of Charitable Giving, Illinois Rte. 72, Genoa. Proceeds Diocese of Rock ford for St. Mary School in Sycamore. 5K trail run and 2K fun run. (Photo provided) Cost: $30 for 5K; $15 for 2K. Info: Chris Collins, 815/751-5865, Montini Students Take Chemistry Challenge [email protected]; www. Montini Middle School participated in the McHenry County You Be The Chemist challenge. An interactive stmarysycamore.org academic contest, the challenge encourages students in fth through eighth grades to explore chemistry ROCKFORD concepts and their real-world applications. Montini’s team (from left) is Zach Martin, Kyle Scatena, Stormy Open house: 9 a.m.-noon; Saint Mosson, Elizabeth Hying and Jacob Borland. Borland won rst place and will go on to the state competi- Anthony College of Nursing, 698 tion. Martin came in fourth and will be an alternate. Featherstone Road. For current and prospective nursing students. Info: www.sacn.edu Easter sale: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (also 9 What’s Up a.m.-1 p.m. April 9); St. Stanislaus Kostka, 201 Buckbee St. Annual Wednesday Refl ection Easter bake, basket and pierogi during the Spanish Mon April 10 ROCKFORD DIOCESE sale. Parking in back of the school newscast (5:30-6 p.m.) Chorale performance: 9 a.m. Deadline: For Summer Save the building. Info: 815/965-3913 Date (to appear April 28) covering on My Network TV, ROCKFORD rehearsal, 11 a.m. Chrism Mass; Chorale rehearsal: 10:30 a.m.; Cathedral of St. Peter, 1243 events from May through Labor Channel 17.2, Rockford Hospice training: 5-9 p.m.; Cathedral of St. Peter, 1243 N. 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Save the Date April 19 AURORA Pizza, pasta night: 5-7:30 p.m.; Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center, 732 Prairie St. Sponsor: Our Lady of Good Counsel St. Vincent de Paul Society. Proceeds help local needy. Cost: meal — $20 family; $7 adult; $5 children; free age 3 (Photos provided) and younger; $5 arcade games; St. Charles Knights $9 laser tag. Info: parish o ce, 630/851-1100 Make Donations April 21-22 From Races SOMONAUK Garage sale: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. April (Photo provided) The St. Charles Knights of Co- 21, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. April 22; St. John Lee Area Youth Make NICE Donation lumbus Council 12497 spon- the Baptist Parish Center, 130 W. sors an annual 5K race and LaSalle St. Jessica Solis (fourth from right) presents a $674 check to Janice Schnorr of St. James Parish in Lee for the Neigh- family fun run each autumn. bors In Christ Ecumenical (NICE) food pantry. They are joined by other LEO members (from left) Caytlin Prodzen- Proceeds go to the Illinois April 21-23 ski, Shayne Prodzenski, Antonio Solis, Samantha Katschke, Jessica Solis, Janice Schnorr, Hannah Nitz and David ELGIN Negrete. This money was donated to the LEO Club by Nightengales Resale Shop in Mendota in appreciation of Special Olympics and the “Grease”: 7 p.m.; St. Edward LEO’s service to them. Jessica Solis, the newest member of St. James Respect Life Ministry in Lee, was recently Hope for Haitians organiza- Central Catholic High School, con rmed and is a Paw Paw LEO member. LEOs are youth a liates of Lions clubs. tions to support their mis- 335 Locust St. Cost: $10 adults; sions. Brothers Mike Dorrance $8 students. Info: Healy Rodman, and Roman Seckel (above) 847/741-7536, hrodman@stedhs. present a $1,700 check to Amy org; www.stedhs.org Kaylor from the Illinois Spe- April 22 cial Olympics. Grand Knight HUNTLEY Bob Gilmartin (below right) CCRS renewal day: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 presents a $1,700 check to Bill p.m.; St. Mary Parish Center, 10307 Clancy of Hope for Haitians. Dundee Road. Presenter: Father Dave Pivonka, TOR. Theme: “The Gift of the Holy Spirit.” Sponsor: Diocesan Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services. Cost: $15 (includes lunch). Info: 224/654- 8596; www.rockforddiocese.org/ charismaticrenewal April 23-25 ELGIN (Photo provided) Parish mission: 7 p.m.; St. Mary, 400 Fulton St. Presenter: Father Algonquin Students Live History David Pivonka, TOR. Theme: Living Sixth graders at St. Margaret Mary School in Algonquin held a Roman Senate, complete with togas. a Life Led by the Holy Spirit.” Info: parish o ce, 847/888-2828 Parish mission: 7 p.m.; St. Thomas More, 215 Thomas More Dr. Presenter: Father Tom McCarthy, OSA. Theme: “The Sacraments, the Treasures of Our Faith.” First evening, sacraments of initiation; second evening, sacraments of healing; third evening, sacraments of vocations. Free. Info: parish o ce, 847/888-1682; www. stthomasmorechurch.org April 25 BATAVIA Woman’s book club: 9-11 a.m., Holy Cross, 2300 Main St. Book: “Men, Women, and the Mystery of Love: Practical Insights from JP II’s Love and Responsibility” by Edward Sri (Lighthouse). Info: Laura Kosmach, 630/845-1384; Ann Marie Schwartz, 630/209-8824 ...YOUR GIFT WILL CHANGE THEIR WORLD

(Photo provided) Aurora Central Catholic is faced with a St. Joseph Honored wonderful challenge to expand its campus to Get your event in Parishioners at St. Anthony of address increasing enrollment and provide 21st Padua Parish in Rockford hosted “ a St. Joseph Altar, on March 19, century educational opportunities. Each phase of our Summer Save his feast day. The celebration the expansion – the STEM Education Center, the the Date section! was preceded by a nine-day Athletic Center and the Performing Arts Center – novena, in which St. Joseph is is projected to cost Send your picnic, fiesta, race or remembered by those of Italian YOUR GIFT OF other parish, school or Catholic heritage for his help centuries over $4 million each. organization events to be in our ago ending a severe drought Please help us!” ANY AMOUNT free list. Mail your info or go to in Siciliy. Volunteers served a Fr. William Etheredge, meatless spaghetti, vegetable WILL SUPPORT http://observer.rockforddiocese. Principal omelets and pastries to all who CONSTRUCTION org and click on the box in the attended. The altar (back, right) To reach our goal, it will take OF ALL CENTERS top corner. was full of breads, decorated the generous support of all. pastries and displays of fruits, Deadline is April 15! vegetables and seafood. Give online at: auroracentral.com/heritageoffaith 10 | FRIDAY APRIL 7, 2017 | The Observer Nation/World News in Brief Bill passes to allow states to redirect funds away from abortion clinics WASHINGTON (CNS)—The Senate voted late March 30 to over- ride a rule change made by in the last days of the Obama ad- ministration that prevented states from redirecting Title X fam- ily planning funding away from clinics that performed abortions to community clinics that provide comprehensive health care. March 30 Vice President Mike Pence, as president of the Senate, cast a tiebreaking vote that allowed Senate action to proceed on a joint resolution to block the Obama-era regulation.

Pro-life advocates who made undercover videos charged with 15 felonies SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CNS)—Two California pro-life advocates are facing 15 felonies for making undercover videos of Planned Parenthood affiliate officials. California prosecutors March 28 charged David Daleiden and Sandra Merritt of the Center for Med- ical Progress in Irvine with felonies for filming 14 people without (CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano via Reuters) permission between October 2013 and July 2015 in Los Angeles, Pope Hosts Europe Summit San Francisco and El Dorado counties. In the videos, Planned Par- enthood officials are shown discussing the illegal marketing and Pope Francis speaks during the European Union summit at the Vatican March 24. Europe must recover sale of fetal tissue with Daleiden and Merritt, who posed as repre- the memories and lessons of past tragedies in order to confront the challenges Europeans face today that seek to divide rather than unite humanity, Pope Francis said. He welcomed the 27 European heads sentatives of a mythical fetal tissue procurement firm. of state to the Vatican to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Treaties of Rome, which gave birth to European Economic Community and the European Atomic Energy Community. Homeboy Industries founder to receive Notre Dame’s Laetare Medal NOTRE DAME, Ind. (CNS)—Jesuit Father Greg Boyle, who start- ed a social enterprise in Los Angeles to help young people avert Pope Recognizes Miracle a life of gangs, drug abuse and street violence, will receive the University of Notre Dame’s Laetare Medal. Fa- ther Boyle, 62, founder and executive director Attributed to Fatima Visionaries of Homeboy Industries, will be honored during VATICAN CITY (CNS)— with Cardinal , commencement ceremonies at the university Pope Francis has approved the prefect of the Congregation May 21. “For nearly 30 years, Father Boyle has recognition of a miracle attrib- for Saints’ Causes, the Vatican served men and women who have been incar- uted to the intercession of two said. cerated and involved with gangs, and, in doing (CNS photo/courtesy Notre of the shepherd children who The recognition of the mir- so, has helped them to discover the strength Dame) saw Our Lady of Fatima in acle makes it likely that the and hope necessary to transform their lives,” Father Greg 1917, thus paving the way for ceremony for the Boyle, SJ Holy Cross Father John I. Jenkins, university their canonization. two children will be sched- president, said in a statement. “Father Boyle’s solidarity with our Pope Francis signed the de- uled soon. The cardinals and sisters and brothers at the margins of society offers an inspiring cree for the causes of Blesseds bishops who are members of model of faith in action,” he added. Francisco and Jacinta Marto the congregation must vote to during a meeting March 23 recommend their canonization and then the pope would con- (CNS file photo) vene the cardinals resident in Jacinta and Francisco Marto are pictured with their cousin Lucia Rome for a consistory to ap- Celebration of The dos Santos (right) in a file photo prove the sainthood. taken around the time of the Many people are hoping Pope 1917 apparitions of Mary at Fati- Feast of Francis will preside over the ma, Portugal. canonization ceremony during — Divine Mercy Novena — his visit to Fatima May 12-13. cia dos Santos, reported seeing The pilgrimage will mark the the Virgin Mary. April 14th — Good Friday 100th anniversary of the Mar- The apparitions continued 1:00 pm (English) & 6:00 pm (Polish) - Liturgy of ian apparitions, which began once a month until Oct. 13, Lord’s Passion followed by Divine Mercy Chaplet May 13, 1917, when 9-year-old 1917, and later were declared April 15th — Holy Saturday Francisco and 7-year-old Jacin- worthy of belief by the Catho- 7:30 pm — Vigil Mass followed by Divine Mercy Chaplet ta, along with their cousin Lu- lic Church. April 16th — Easter Sunday 9:00 am (English) — Divine Mercy Chaplet followed by Mass Former Window-Washer, 11:00 am (Polish) — Divine Mercy Chaplet followed by Mass April 17 — April 21st (Mon - Fri) 4th — 8th Day of Novena Clandestine Cardinal Vlk, dies 6:00 pm — Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Adoration & Reconciliation VATICAN CITY (CNS)— Francis recalled — Divine Mercy Chaplet 6:20 pm Czech Cardinal , “with admira- 6:30 pm — Holy Mass who washed windows and min- tion” the late April 22nd — Saturday — 9th Day of Novena istered underground during com- cardinal’s “te- 4:00 pm — Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Adoration & Reconciliation munism, died of cancer March 18 nacious fidelity 4:30 pm — Holy Mass followed by Divine Mercy Chaplet in Prague at the age of 84. to Christ de- The retired of spite the priva- April 23rd — Prague was elected the first East (CNS photo/Paul Haring) tion and perse- 1:30 pm — Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Adoration & Reconciliation European president of the Coun- Cardinal Vlk cution against 3:00 pm — Holy Mass, Eucharistic Procession with St. John Paul II Relic, Divine cil of European Bishops’ Confer- the church.” Mercy Chaplet, Benediction ences and dedicated his term to The pope also praised his rebuilding the church and soci- fruitful ministry, which was Lunch served in the Kolbe Hall — free will donations appreciated. ety after communism in the East driven by a desire to share the and defending Christian values joy of the Gospel with every- St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in the face of secularism and ma- one and promote “an authentic 201 Buckbee St., Rockford, IL terialism in the West. ecclesial renewal” that was al- www.St-Stanislaus.org — 815-965-3913 In a telegram to Cardinal ways faithful to the work of the Dominik Duka of Prague, Pope Holy Spirit. Nation/World The Observer | FRIDAY APRIL 7, 2017 | 11 Syrian Religious Sister Among Women News in Brief Honored by U.S. State Department As in his life, all welcomed at Cardinal Keeler’s funeral Mass WASHINGTON (CNS)— child protection officer and re- BALTIMORE (CNS)—Mourners from near and far, and all walks A religious sister from Syria porter on human rights viola- of life and various creeds, filled the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen was one of 13 women honored tions in southern Yemen, who in Homeland March 28 for the March 29 by the U.S. Depart- risked her life to protect the funeral Mass of Cardinal Wil- ment of State with the Secre- region’s children from al-Qaida liam H. Keeler, 14th archbishop tary of State’s International and other terrorist militias, and of Baltimore. Thirty prelates, in- Women of Courage Award. Veronica Simogun, founder of cluding six cardinals, dozens of First lady Melania Trump the Family for Change Associ- priests and deacons, dignitaries presented the awards, which ation and advocate for women and officials came to pay their recognize women around the and girls in Papua New Guinea. respects. In his closing remarks, globe “who have shown ex- (CNS photo/Kevin Lamarque, Reuters) “Ask yourself if you would First lady Melania Trump presents Baltimore Archbishop William ceptional courage and leader- have the fortitude of spirit, Sister Carolin Tahhan Fachakh of E. Lori ranked Cardinal Keeler ship in advocating for women’s the courage of your convic- (CNS photo/Denise Warfield, Catholic Review) Syria with the 2017 Secretary of among the most illustrious of Family and friends attend the rights, empowerment and jus- tions and the enormous inner State’s International Women of his predecessors. While he was vespers service for Cardinal Wil- tice, often at great personal strength required to stand up Courage Award March 29. a churchman of the highest liam H. Keeler, Baltimore’s 14th risk,” said a news release. and fight against such over- stature, to be sure many came archbishop, who died March 23 Sister Carolin Tahhan neighborhood school, Sister whelming odds,” Trump told to Cardinal Keeler’s funeral to at age 86. Fachakh, a member of the Carolin selflessly ensured that the audience. “Amazingly, remember a man who had simply never forgotten them. Jo Anne Daughters of Mary Help of the children were brought safe- each of our honorees has cou- Harris said, “You would always get a smile and a handshake, and Christians, who lives in Alep- ly home to their parents,” the rageously answered ‘Yes’ to you knew it wasn’t phony. It was from the heart.” po, Syria, was recognized for State Department said. those questions.” working “tirelessly to support “She has been a beacon of She called the honorees “true the needs of Syria’s most vul- hope to both Muslims and heroes” for being on the front Catholic advocates critical of Trump’s nerable populations, particular- Christians alike, while putting lines to fight injustice, and said order to review Clean Power Plan ly internally displaced persons her own life at risk.” “there is always hope whenever WASHINGTON (CNS)—Catholic environmental advocates and children. During a period Among the other honorees the human spirit is brought to decried President Donald Trump’s executive order that would of intense bombing around a were Fadia Najib Thabet, a bear in the service of others.” begin a review of his predecessor’s Clean Power Plan, which set targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power plants. The advocates said that reversing any effort that Pope to reduces greenhouse gas pollution endangers the planet and puts the world’s most vulnerable people at risk because of cli- mate change. Citing the efforts by Pope Francis, Pope Benedict, St. John Paul II and the U.S. bishops to address the importance Visit Egypt of protecting the environment, Dan Misleh, executive director of the Catholic Climate Covenant, called for bipartisan cooperation VATICAN CITY (CNS)— to reach solutions to climate change. Accepting an invitation from Egypt’s president and top reli- gious leaders, Pope Francis will visit Cairo April 28-29. In response to an invitation from President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi, the Catholic bishops in Egypt, Coptic Orthodox Pope (CNS photo/Ernesto Arias, EPA) Tawadros II and Ahmad el- Peru Flood Dangers Tayeb, grand imam of al-Azhar Agents of the Peruvian National Police rescue people from flood- University, “Pope Francis will waters March 17 near the Rimac and Huaycoloro rivers in Lima. make an apostolic trip to the Unusually warm water in the Pacific Ocean off Peru is causing Arab Republic of Egypt,” the heavy rains on the usually arid coast, swamping cities that have Vatican announced March 18. poor drainage and destroying wood or mud-brick houses not built While saying details of the trip to withstand a downpour. As of March 23, 85 people were report- would be published soon, the ed dead, 270 injured and 20 missing in the deluges. 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By Sam Lucero wasn’t told, a St. Anthony Franciscan Catholic News Service very essential element of my Monastery Estate ate Hennessy was at Maryhouse, grandmother’s Kennebunkport, Maine the Catholic Worker house in story would New York City founded by her remain untold.” Destination: Established in 1947, St. Anthony Franciscan grandmother, Dorothy Day, when She said Monastery is open to the public from sunrise to sunset. KPope Francis gave his address to Congress Sept. This could be a rest stop on a trip to Maine or to other East the book also 24, 2015. Coast destinations, such as Boston. Beginning in April, the is a chance neighboring Guest House operated by the friars, will be “I was a little bit late, so I came down to the to “address open again. Both monastery and Guest House details are dining room where they set up a TV,” Hennessy some errors in on the Guest House website. told The Compass, newspaper of the Diocese of the narrative Green Bay. “I sat down and then suddenly he of Dorothy, Masses are offered weekdays at 7:30 a.m.; Wednesday mentions Dorothy Day and I practically fell out particularly as and Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.; and Sunday, 8, 10 and 11:15 a.m. of my chair. I was so shocked and surprised.” they concern The pope’s exact words were: “I cannot fail to my grandfather, Kate Hennessy has written “Doro- Why to go: The Friars welcome visitors to view the quiet mention the Servant of God Dorothy Day, who Forster thy Day: The World Will Be Saved beauty of riverside walking paths, English- gardens, by Beauty: An Intimate Portrait of founded the Catholic Worker Movement. Her Batterham, and woodlands, and outdoor chapels. The walking path is social activism, her passion for justice and for My Grandmother.” It is published paved, has views of the river, and benches. A “Walking my mother. by Simon and Schuster. the cause of the oppressed were inspired by the I think there Tour of the Shrines” brochure is available at the Franciscan Gospel, her faith and the example of the saints.” have been Guest House front desk. “That was really an astounding moment stories out there that are not accurate and it was when that happened. I did not expect that,” said really important to me to be able to right those Originally the site was a pri- Hennessy, who believes her grandmother would wrongs.” vate estate, with landscaping have enjoyed meeting Pope Francis. “I think they Hennessy says her book explores the “very organized by Frederick Law would have been good friends.” difficult” challenges of her upbringing, including Olmsted Brothers, designers Hennessy’s newly released book is “Dorothy her parents’ separation shortly after Hennessy’s of Central Park in New York City. Day: The World Will Be Saved by Beauty: An birth. Intimate Portrait of My Grandmother.” The “My grandmother and mother were such real In 1947, the Lithuanian Fri- youngest of Dorothy Day’s nine grandchildren, people. They were so grounded in their families, ars of St. Casimir who had Hennessy was 20 when her grandmother died their work, their view of the world,” said fled the Soviet Invasion of Nov. 29, 1980. Hennessy. “I think we can drive strength from Lithuania, bought the estate. Day was a journalist and co-founded the their strengths. That’s what I’m hoping. I just It became a religious center for the friars, the Lithuanian Catholic Worker Movement with Peter Maurin want to give a way for people to say, maybe there diaspora, and many others. in 1933. A Catholic convert, the Archdiocese is something I can do, some way I can move of New York began her canonization process in ahead.” In the 1950s the friars built 2000 and she received the title “servant of God.” Hennessy said she has very fond memories of St. Anthony’s high school pri- Hennessy said her book is more than the story her grandmother, both as a child and as an adult. marily for boys of Lithuanian Heritage, and it remained of Dorothy Day. “She had incredible energy. She was always A shrine to St. Mary is on the open until 1969. Some of the “It’s also the story of my mother, Tamar, going places, doing things,” she said. “She was walking tour. friars who served as both Dorothy’s only child,” said Hennessy. “It came probably one of the most energetic people I’ve administrators and teachers out of the period after my mother’s death in ever known. When she started slowing down, still live at the monastery. When the high school closed, 2008, when I realized that if my mother’s story that gave me the opportunity to hang out with the property became a year round hotel, guest house and her, to spend time in her room at the Catholic retreat center. Worker in New York City, just talking and reading and kind of being with each other, so I’m The friars’ Lithuanian heritage lives on in guest house breakfast breads, through informal language lessons for very grateful for that.” the guests, and in cultural events throughout the year. According to Hennessy, she inherited her grandmother’s passion for writing. “I would Amenities: A gift shop is located under the chapel and is see her in her room pounding away on her open from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 pm daily from typewriter. She was a prolific writer. I was like, March 1 to Dec. 31. ‘Oh my God, that’s so great. I’m going to be a (Grand) Kid friendly: Absolutely. writer,’” she recalled. “So that was really the Info: Address — Franciscan Guest House, 26 Beach very first influence she had on me.” Ave., Kennebunkport, ME 04043 n Phone — 207/967- Near the end of Day’s life, Hennessy would 4865 n Website — www.franciscanguesthouse.com spend time with her mother and grandmother — CNS; Sharon Boehlefeld contributed to this story. and family friend, Stanley Vishnewski, a Read about other destinations at our blog http://observer. longtime Catholic Worker. “I think those were rockforddiocese.org/destinations-blog or on Pinterest at www. (CNS photo/Sam Lucero, The Compass) my favorite times, just sitting and being with pinterest.com/TheObserverRkfd/ Kate Hennessy is the granddaughter of Dorothy her, listening to her stories and listening to her Send Destinations ideas to [email protected] Day. laugh,” she said Our Catholic View The Observer | FRIDAY APRIL 7, 2017 | 13

Word to Life: April 9, Palm Sunday Do We Trust Enough to Ask Forgiveness?

BY DEACON MIKE ELLERBROCK Catholic News Service orning after morning he opens What is the diff erence between Peter and Judas, my ear that I may hear.’ both of whom denied Jesus? One becomes the rock ‘M upon which the church is founded, our fi rst pope and — Isaiah 50:4 a great saint. The other becomes synonymous with personal betrayal by a kiss and famous as history’s ultimate traitor. priests and elders and then commits suicide. What’s When someone is mad at me, I don’t like it. Why? the diff erence? Truth be told: I don’t like the guilt of being “guilty” In our own relationships today, when we speak ... busted, exposed, vulnerable, sinful. those sacred words, “I am sorry,” to someone we For me to practice unconditional love, I must have hurt, what is our motivation? delve deeper for the grace and courage to empty my Judas is sorry because he knows that he is in conscience of ego, to get to “It’s not about me!” trouble with God. The consequences are terrifying. Simon Peter, Jesus’ close friend and confi dant, Peter is sorry because he knows he has hurt his boldly declares to Jesus that “though all may have dear friend’s feelings. The regret is genuine. their faith in you shaken, mine will never be” and, The diff erence is that Peter trusted in Jesus’ “even though I should have to die with you, I will forgiveness, while Judas lost all hope and fell to not deny you.” Yet, Peter cowers three times when despair. confronted by two girls and some bystanders: “I do When we gossip or bad mouth others, do we owe not know the man.” The cock crows, signaling his them a private or public apology, and likewise when betrayal. we have been hurt? Private apologies are often easier Among the Twelve, Judas apparently held some and less embarrassing, but do not fully repair the rank, as he was appointed treasurer by Jesus. harm done. After betraying Jesus, both Judas and Peter deeply True reconciliation requires “” or regret their actions. Peter “weeps bitterly.” “emptying” ourselves, “taking the form of a slave” to © 2015 Diocese of Fort Worth “Flinging the money into the temple,” Judas “humble” ourselves for the sake of others, no matter Ask yourself: How well do we know ourselves? Do attempts to return the “blood” bribe to the chief how painful. we truly listen to the face in the mirror? To Be in God’s Hands

Like most Catholics, I planned for Lent. I had feet. my list of suggested “give ups,” “to dos,” goals. Father Arrupe is my hero. In my pantheon of I like to be in control. There are aspects of this personal saints, Father Arrupe is one to whom I For the Journey personality trait pray most consistently. A famous poster of him that are positive, praying at Hiroshima, where he was when the U.S. by E e but essentially dropped the atomic bomb, hangs over my desk. wanting control Father Arrupe led the Jesuits to a new Caldarola is often a futile commitment to the poor, to a faith that does justice, endeavor. to viewing education’s purpose as preparing us So on the to be men and women for others. Some compared Catholic News Service morning of him to the order’s founder, calling him a second “Shrove Tuesday” or Mardi Gras depending on Ignatius. He even resembled the saint, who like him your name for the festive, feasting day before Ash was born in the Basque region of Spain. Wednesday, I woke up about 3 a.m. realizing that I But the reason I thought of Father Pedro Arrupe was completely out of control. as I endured illness was because of famous words I huddled under the blankets with chills, fever and he spoke at the time that he had to step down as a wheezing noise emanating from my chest with the Jesuits’ leader in 1983. He had experienced a every breath I took. Ecclesiastes 1:14 scoff ed at my debilitating stroke, and though he lived for several well-laid plans: “I have seen all things that are done years, he never recovered. (CNS photo/Octavio Duran) under the sun, and behold, all is vanity.” “More than ever,” he told his Jesuits, “I fi nd I had gone to bed feeling healthy. I woke up to a myself in the hands of God. This is what I have week of illness. wanted all my life from my youth. But now there is In a Nutshell Far too sick to join in Ash Wednesday services, a diff erence; the initiative is entirely with God. It is I nevertheless found it easy to contemplate that indeed a profound spiritual experience to know and This Palm Sunday, we begin Mass like I was, indeed, dust, or as I half-jokingly termed feel myself so totally in God’s hands.” these parishioners at St. Lucy Parish in my condition, toast. I never used to get this sick, I Those are powerful words, spoken by a man who Suchitoto, El Salvador, who wait to have thought. It must be the creeping onslaught of old was used to being in a position of power. To be their palms blessed. Then we read the ac- age. totally in God’s hands, Father Arrupe discovered, is I felt sorry for myself. I basked in my own to no longer be in control. count from the Gospel of Matthew of the mortality, not a bad thing to do during the fi rst We don’t get to choose what we surrender. entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem. week of Lent. I found myself weeping easily, moved I realized my little week of unexpected retreat at How does the narrative show Jesus as by sentimental stories on the news or Facebook. the beginning of Lent was actually a gift. I thank the ful llment of Old Testament prophe- I decided I might as well feel sorry for the whole God for taking away my control of the fi rst week world. of Lent and for reminding me I am never truly in cies? Then, I thought of Jesuit Father Pedro Arrupe. control. The cloaks on the ground, the palm Father Arrupe was the 28th superior general of I thank Him for the example of people who branches, the shouts of “Hosanna” indi- the Society of Jesus, a man tasked with leading allowed themselves to fall totally into the hands of cate Jesus’ kingship and messianic role. the Jesuits in 1965 right after the Second Vatican God, like Father Arrupe and like Jesus with whom Council had caused the earth to move under our we walk during this season.

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The sisters are space station. The crew — Jake Gyllenhaal, Rebecca Fergu- from Argentina, Peru, son, Ryan Reynolds, Olga Dihovichnaya, Hiroyuki Sanada and Chile, Venezuela, Japan, Ariyon Bakare — while trying to retrieve an unmanned cap- Hong Kong, Philippines and Ecuador. They sang sule carrying samples back from Mars discover the first living before 250,000 people organism ever discovered beyond Earth. The bloody details during Pope Francis’ visit of the alien’s rampage are suitable neither for kids nor for the to Mexico last year. squeamish among their elders. (Observer photo/Margarita Mendoza) THIS FILM CONTAINS gory deaths and gruesome images, profanity, rough and crude terms. Continued on page 16 Don’t miss out on your chance to help Celebrate Christ's Mercy celebrate Bishop Malloy’s 5th Anniversary. Divine Mercy SunDay Reserve your ad space in The Observer’s St. Joseph Church anniversary edition (May 12) 229 W. Washington Pl. honoring Bishop David J. 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Houston Archdiocese, about “I ask you to continue to do made spiritual said he was “particularly grate- Bishop Malloy mentioned a “the complications we don’t what you do ... the Lord knows bouquet card ful” for that spiritual bouquet of seminar on trafficking that the hear about.” how to use everything we do. to Bishop their promises to pray for him. DCCW is organizing for Oct. Those complications include: “I’m very grateful for what David Malloy. “Prayer works,” he said. “A 27. He spoke of things he had n how vulnerable people can you do,” he added. At the Movies

From page 15 ROCKFORD’S Saban’s Power Rangers (Lionsgate) L A popular Saturday PG-13 morning children’s #1 HOSPITAL show of the 1990s makes its third appearance on FOR STROKE CARE the big screen. But this latest adaptation, by director Dean Israelite and no fewer than five screenwriters, replaces Experience. Speed. Technology. 24/7. a relatively benign concept with an ill-mannered teen drama, replete with vulgarity and inappropriate sexual talk. When a stroke hits, time is Had the film taken a more critical – so is choosing the right wholesome tack it would have been mindless, escapist hospital. OSF Saint Anthony fun for all ages. Instead, an cares for more stroke patients excess of bad taste prevails. than any other Rockford THIS FILM CONTAINS crude hospital. Combined with the humor, rough language, latest technology and treatment sexual innuendo, references options available around the to homosexuality and sex clock, our experienced team acts. brings you the best chance at Slamma Jamma recovering from stroke. (RiverRain A-II Productions) PG This well-inten- tioned sports drama — based loosely on the life of Stroke is an emergency. At the first sign of stroke slam-dunk champion Kenny call 911 and ask to go to OSF Saint Anthony. Dobbs — occasionally comes to tepid life on basketball Learn more at osfsaintanthony.org/knowyourrisk courts. But a weak script, together with production val- ues indicative of a low bud- get, keep it hobbled as a story of redemption and Christian faith. Writer-director Tim Chey comes up with little other than cliched dialogue. THIS FILM CONTAINS gun violence, trash-talking. — Catholic News Service