ISSN: 0029-7739 $ 1.00 per copy BSERVER OOfficial Newspaper of the Diocese of Rockford Volume 83 | No. 19 http://observer.rockforddiocese.org FRIDAY APRIL 20, 2018 Faith Meets the Press at Seminar By Sharon Boehlefeld Features Editor DEKALB—Even the panelists were amused as a seminar about religion re- porting began April 12 at Northern Il- linois University. After all, they were an imam, a rab- bi, a bishop and an Evanglical church spokesman. But the discussion, sponsored by the Northern Illinois Newspaper Associa- tion, at times lighthearted, also included a number of serious elements. Members of the panel were Bishop David Malloy of the Rockford Dio- cese; Rabbi Margaret Frisch Klein of Congregation Kneseth Israel in Elgin, Imam Mohammed Labadi, president of the Islamic Center of DeKalb, and Todd Hertz, communication director of Christ Community Church in St. Charles. Bishop Malloy told the audience, mostly of journalists, public relations (Observer photo/Northern Illinois Newspaper Association) Bishop David Malloy (right) makes a note during the Northern Illinois Newspaper Association’s panel on covering religion, April 12, at professionals and educators, that the the Campus Life Building on the campus of Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. With him are Imam Mohammed Labadi of DeKalb “complexity of issues” and the “differ- and Rabbi Margaret Frisch Klein of Elgin. ences within the religious traditions we have here” lead him to ask, “How are Rabbi Frisch Klein, who worked When something “bad happens,” he But, he added, “The higher you get you going to get enough familiarity (to briefly as a journalist herself, said, added later, the press wants “to talk to into the national level (there) is a more cover religion)?” “We’ve blended opinion and news in a Muslim so we can apologize for what political model.” He suggested, as did other panelists, this country.” She recommended “lis- happened.” The issues being covered tend to gen- that reporters need to “come and ask us.” tening (to) or reading from more than Bishop Malloy said local and national erate varied responses. If, for example, He also suggested that using a “po- one source” as a way both media con- media differ in their coverage of religion. the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops litical frame” to look at religion doesn’t sumers and journalists can get a more “We’ve often received a more ... fair makes a statement about racism or im- reach the heart of a faith tradition. accurate picture of religion in the U.S. treatment on a local level,” he said, cit- migration, “We get positive comments,” “The Catholic faith is not a policy and the world. ing coverage of the ongoing diocesan he said. program,” he said. “Policies can change. As to fair treatment of the Jewish education planning process, the annual But when the topic is more about the ... The faith and the tenets of the faith do faith, she said, “not always, not always.” outdoor Good Friday Stations of the family, he said, “We can feel the chill not change.” Imam Labadi reminded the audience Cross in Au- coming in through the door.” Citing a Pew Center study on religion, that “ninety-nine percent of ISIS victims rora, and his Hertz, the only layman on the panel he said, “fifty-five percent of respon- are Muslims,” before offering definitions holy day and a former reporter, drew agreement dents said they prayed every day.” Add- of several Arabic words used to describe Masses at the from the others when he encouraged ing those who pray often, but not daily, Islam and activities related to it. Winnebago “more nuanced” coverage of religion. increases the number of people to whom “Sharia (law) ... is my way ... to be County jail. “In our culture as a whole, I think religion is important. kind,” he said, adding he has no prob- The last we’ve lost a lot of nuance in general,” A shared sensibility of “some sense lem following both sharia, traditional two, he added, he said. of something beyond ourselves is in- Islamic law, and the Constitution of the give the press But he said journalists, by asking grained in us,” he said, and is one rea- United States. an opportu- questions, can fill “gaps in reporting son covering religion is important for Jihad is usually translated as “holy nity to focus ... from being assigned to cover a story the media. war” in U.S. media. “Jihad means to do on neighbor- (Observer photo/Amanda Hudson) they know nothing about.” Each of the panelists was sent a few the best at anything you do,” he said. hoods and Panelist Todd Hertz is After a question and answer session, questions before the seminar. One about “It’s not a bad word.” populations the communications Imam Labadi offered the last remarks, how fair media coverage of religion is Media coverage of Islam “surpasses that usually director for Christ Com- saying, “Continue to drive these kinds generated both varied examples and the faith,” he said. “It becomes politi- generate neg- munity Church in St. of conversations. Ask the questions. common suggestions. cized.” ative news. Charles. (Drive) for the facts.”

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Bishop Malloy ...... 2 New Tower at OSF a ‘Upper Room’ Evening Headliners...... 3 Long Time Coming Held Before Triduum Around the Diocese ...... 4 An April 13 blessing ended Bishop David Malloy and Vocations ...... 5 several days of events Father Keith Romke (center) Young Observer ...... 6-7 marking the opening of a spent time with young men Our Catholic View ...... 8-9 new tower at Rockford’s OSF interested in the priesthood For the Record ...... 10 St. Anthony Medical Center. on March 28. 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Bishop Malloy’s New Tower at OSF a Long Time Coming Public Schedule ST. CHARLES — April 20, 6 p.m., Confirmation for St. By Amanda Hudson Joseph, Elgin, at St. Patrick News Editor Church ROCKFORD—The celebra- AURORA — April 21, 10 tion of the new North Tower at a.m., Confirmation, St. Nicholas Church OSF St. Anthony Medical Cen- ter was spread out over several ROCKFORD — April 22, 7:30 days in early April. a.m., Sunday Mass, Cathedral of A ribbon cutting on April 5 St. Peter was followed by a Community HUNTLEY — April 22, 2 and Day on April 7. The four-story 4 p.m., Confirmation, St. Mary building was then blessed on Church April 13. SPRING GROVE — April 24, Dignitaries at the blessing, 5:30 p.m., Confirmation, St. Peter including several Sisters of Church the of St. Francis, AURORA — April 26, 5:30 joined hospital staff members p.m., Mass and Installation in an enclosed tent to the north of Father Timothy Mulcahey of the building to hear sev- (Observer photos/Amanda Hudson) as Pastor, Our Lady of Good eral speakers and the blessing Bishop David Malloy (left) pauses in front of the elevator during a reception in the new North Tower at Counsel Church prayer. OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, April 13. He and Thomas McKenna (center) blessed CARPENTERSVILLE — Chamber singers from the exterior and interior of the tower. Deacon McKenna greets Deacon Armando Regalado, who is with the April 28, 8 a.m., Diocesan “V chaplain’s office at the facility. Boylan Central Catholic High Encuentro” Workshop, St. Monica Church School provided songs at the 1999 discussion about acquiring said, “so finally and thankfully, lics, as followers of Christ, we beginning and ending of the SwedishAmerican Hospital; we have a project that was ap- take that very seriously — that BATAVIA — April 28, 10 a.m., Confirmation, Holy Cross Church formalities. then by the Sept. 11 attacks and proved by the sisters and has we should be taking care of David Schertz, chief execu- its economic ramifications. been effectively executed.” the sick, those who are in pain, ROCKFORD — April 29, 7:30 tive officer, OSF HealthCare Later, Schertz said, “we put Additional speakers were those who are close to meeting a.m., Sunday Mass, Cathedral of Northern Region, together a full plan to resolve followed by Bishop David the Lord ... . St. Peter provided some our private bed capacity is- Malloy, assisted by Deacon “We’re very conscious and LOVES PARK — April 29, 1 opening remarks sues. That presentation was Thomas McKenna, in blessing very proud as a Church, that p.m., Confirmation, St. Bridget that summarized made during the second week the North Tower inside and out this building, this addition, rep- Church the history of the of 2008. Do any of you remem- with holy water. resents the further contribution ROCKFORD — May 1, 11 a.m., process. ber what happened in the third The bishop offered his word of the Church and OSF to the Jubilee Mass for Priests of the “This building, week of 2008? ... the economy of thanks, calling the expan- area of northern Illinois, to the Diocese, St. Rita Church Schertz or something like collapsed, everything plum- sion “a service, first of all, in wellbeing of this area and of MCHENRY — May 1, 5:30 it, was first envi- meted and we were hit particu- fulfillment of what Christ has human flourishing that comes p.m., Confirmation, Church of sioned 20 years ago,” Schertz larly hard in Rockford.” The asked us to do, and as Catho- from health and health care.” Holy Apostles said. “We knew at that time following year, all major proj- that we needed to upgrade our ect work was again put on hold inpatient bed capabilities and as OSF discussed the possibil- look for private room capacity.” ity of acquiring Rockford Me- Those discussions were inter- morial Hospital. rupted, he said, first by a 1997- “That ended in 2012,” Schertz Friday, April 27, 2018 WINE TASTING 7:00 PM at Tique Furnishings 214 E State St, Rockford, IL 61104 A Fundraiser Benefiting the Rockford University Performing Arts Tickets are $20 per person Join us for an evening of wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, and entertainment to support the Rockford University Performing Arts. In Grape Company will be providing the wines. The talented Rockford University Performing Arts students, faculty, and alumni, including Charlie Rasmann, Andrew Harth, and Kahla Conley will be providing an evening full of entertainment you will not want to miss. All proceeds will go towards risers for Cheek Theatre. Admission can be Bishop David Malloy blesses the exterior of the North Tower as Deacon Thomas McKenna follows with the holy water. Deacon McKenna then purchased at the door the night of the event. blessed areas of the interior. Donations to RUPA for those who cannot attend may be made at the following link North Tower Details https://www.rockford.edu/academics/departments/performingarts/, or The first floor of the OSF St. Anthony Medical Center’s by calling the Office of Advancement at 815.394.5190. North Tower is home to outpatient services, including a retail pharmacy, a prompt care/immediate care clinic adjacent to the hospital emergency room, a demonstration kitchen, and a women’s center with rejuvenation services (massages and the like). Three upper floors house 78 private inpatient rooms dedi- cated to cardiology, orthopedic and general surgery patients. Each large room includes a caregiver area where nurses and doctors can do their work without bothering the patient, a family area by the windows with space to visit and a sofa that pulls out into a bed, and a patient care area with “all the ame- nities a patient could need,” according to an OSF St. Anthony Medical Center Facebook tour. 4 | FRIDAY APRIL 20, 2018 | The Observer Around the Diocese Dixon Wins Going on Now Dixon’s St. Mary BATAVIA School eighth- 6th Car raffle: Knights of grade students Columbus Council 2191 are selling won first place raffle tickets for a 2018 Ford or in the banner $25,000. Drawing will be June 09. competition for Cost: $100 per ticket. Info: www. the Here I Am kc2191.org Lord vocations conference held at St. Patrick Save the Date in St. May 3 Charles, March 2. ROCKFORD (Photo provided) 36th Rosary-making day: 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.; St. Edward, 3004 11th St. Rosary, Mass and 11:30 a.m. lunch What’s Up break. Veteran and new volunteers welcome. Donations requested to pay for materials. Info: 815/229- Mon April 23 0282 AURORA May 3-6 Iconography workshop: 9 ROCKFORD a.m.-5 p.m. (through April 28); Women’s Cursillo: Bishop St. George Lane Retreat Center, 7708 Byzantine E. McGregor Road. Retreat , in Spanish. Cost: $100. Info: 720 Rural St. Marisela Garcia, 630/853-9202; Leader: Phil https://sites.google.com/view/ Zimmeman. cursilloenespanolrockford/cursillo; (Photo provided) Icons:“Yakhrom cristocuentacontigorockford@ Speechmakers Win Awards Mother of God” gmail.com Second- through sixth-graders at Holy Family School in Rockford took part in the Forensics for Kids regional (top) or Mt. May 5 Carmel or “St. public speaking compeition. The 15 participants are (front from left) Dominic Canova, Gabriella Molina, GENEVA Clare of Assisi” Caroline Korcek, Justin Howes, Eliana Koenig, Julianna Becker, Eva Solana, (back) Paige Trenhaile, Sophia E and D Seminar: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Koenig, Simon Stewart, Sophia Banks, Helena Solana, Ian Conner, Jacob Jaworowski and (not pictured) (bottom). Icon St. Peter, 1891 Kaneville Road. Sindy Salto. The students earned seven trophies, six medals and two ribbons for their speeches. Jeanne writing and Speaker: Dr. Peter Kreet, Boston Solana is the Forensics for Kids coordinator at Holy Family and two teachers, Mary Haas and Julie Seivert, presentations College. Topic: Evangelization volunteered as judges. each day. and Discipleship. Register by May Advance registration required. Cost: $300 includes materials. 1. Cost: $35. Info: https://www. ATD News in Brief Info: 630/851-4002 or 630/631- stpeterchurch.com 4039 May 12 HUNTLEY Wed April 25 End of life seminar: 9 a.m.-noon; St. Mary Parish Hall, 10307 Dundee Deadline for April 27 What’s Up Road. Topics: Church teachings (Photo provided) (for events April 30-May 6 and about end of life; legal issues; Garden Market set Summer Save the Date) funeral pre-planning. Free. Info: May 5 in St. Charles ROCKFORD Mary Lou Manion, 847/669-3137, [email protected] ST. CHARLES—St. Patrick Parish CWL open house: 3:30-6 p.m.; will host a Garden Market May 5 5065 Bent Tree Court. Catholic JOHNSBURG at its 6N491 Crane Road church Women’s League spring Magnificat breakfast: 8:30 a.m.- here. The Knights of Columbus membership open house. 12:30 p.m.; St. Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring the Hostess: Lorrie Blackler. For Parish Center, 2302 W. Church sale of perennials, full and half members and potential members. St. (Note new location.) Speaker: flats of annuals; bird feeders and Info: Nancy Gough, 815/398-7796, Msgr. Martin Heinz, pastor of St. houses, painted garden chairs [email protected] Joseph Parish, Richmond. Cost: $20 and more. Kids can paint and as- per person in April; $30 per person semble Mother’s Day gifts while Sat April 28 in May (service fee added to online their parents shop. Annuals must tickets). Info: MagnificatBreakfast. (Photo provided) be ordered online before the sale AURORA BrownPaperTickets.com; 815/271- St. Patrick Preschoolers Meet With Priest at www.stcgardenmarket.com. Super Saturday Night: 5:30 p.m.; 0883; magnificatmchenry.com Cost: varies. Aurora Central Catholic High At St. Patrick Preschool in St. Charles Father Robert Gonnella chats June 15 Info: Julia Fitzpatrick-Cooper, School gym; 1255 N. Edgelawn with students. Each month the parish’s priests spend time with 4-year- BATAVIA Dr. Casino games, open bar, hors old preschoolers in the church. They teach them little lessons of faith 630/248-0413 16th Golf outing: Orchard Valley d'oeuvres, raffles, silent auction, and pray with each class. Father Gonnella talked to the youngsters Golf Course, 2411 W. Illinois Ave., door prizes, giveaways and about the tabernacle and the sanctuary candle. The students also had ‘Quarter Craze’ Aurora. Sponsor: Holy Cross more. Cost: $85 per person. Info: time to ask Father Gonnella questions. Parish. Proceeds for St. Vincent auction to be May 6 www.auroracentral.com (under de Paul Society. 18 holes, cart, MAPLE PARK—St. Mary of the Support) dinner, beer and “flamingo punch,” Assumption Parish will host its ROCKFORD first “Quarter Craze” auction in $10,000 hole-in-one prize. Info: Eucharistic Holy Hour: 3 p.m.; the Novak Center, 125 S. County https://squareup.com/store/svdp- Corpus Christi Mary’s Mantle Line Road, May 6. Doors open at holycross Chapel, 2111 S. Main St. 16 S. Chicago Ave. — Freeport Il. 61032 1 p.m. with auction action start- Exposition, prayers with the Poor ing at 2 p.m. A variety of new Clares, talk by Father Nicholas Submit News items will be auctioned for bids Federspiel about St. Maximilian of one to four quarters. Bidders Deadline: 10 days before publica- Going out of business sale Kolbe and benediction. Marking tion. will put quarters in a bowl and the centennial of the ’s raise their paddles to have their ordination to the priesthood. 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By Amanda Hudson Mass at the start of the evening, about the “gift of celibacy” News Editor which also included a pizza and the promise of obedience, dinner, a talk by Father Romke which “means you give away ROCKFORD—A “Dinner and a Holy Hour in the cathe- your will ... if the Church asks in the Upper Room” event was dral sanctuary. (something of us), we do every- held the evening before Holy In his homily, the bishop en- thing we can to do it.” Thursday at the Cathedral of couraged everyone to ask him- Add the promise of prayer, St. Peter. self, “Where does God want and all of those promises made Sponsored by the diocesan me?” by those who are ordained to Office of Vocations, the gath- “We need to think, talk and the priesthood, Bishop Malloy ering provided an opportunity listen about that,” he said. “The said, “keep us close to Christ, for men who are pondering the important thing is that He’s and Him close to us.” possible vocation of priesthood calling each of you to some- After dinner, Father Romke (Observer photos/Amanda Hudson) to hear from both Bishop Da- thing. We want to help you find reflected on what motivates Bishop David Malloy (standing) visits with young men at “Dinner in the vid Malloy and Father Keith that ‘yes’ (from God). It may people, identifying them as Upper Room.” He encouraged them to listen for God’s call. Romke, director of vocations, take time, prayer and a lot of things we want to do, things and to visit with seminarians of conversation, but God will say others want us to do, and things vation in what they want to do, and daughters. the diocese. ‘yes’ ” for His plan for you. we sense God wants us to do. he said. Teens and young adults “As His sons,” Father Romke Bishop Malloy celebrated He shared also some thoughts Children generally find moti- are influenced by how they are said, “we are given our mis- perceived by other people. sion, our vocation.” The world, he said, tends to He told them not to feel pres- value people by what they do, sured to earn God’s accep- promoting a three-fold quest tance, but to begin with that as- that starts with success in a sured acceptance as they seek mission, continues with seek- answers to the question Bishop ing a positive identity and fi- nally, creating solid relation- Malloy earlier asked, “Where ships. does God want me?” The priest said God flips that Following his talk, a Holy trio back to front, explaining Hour provided an opportunity that God wants us to begin with for the men gathered for the our relationship with Him, and evening to begin to listen for Father Keith Romke (center) talks with young men at dinner during the vocations event for young men at then have that relationship be- God’s answers to that impor- the Cathedral of St. Peter on March 28, the evening before Holy Thursday. stow our identity as His sons, tant-for-everyone question. Polish Sisters Turn to Boxing in Video to Raise Funds for Orphanage

WARSAW, Poland (CNS)— a convent of Capuchins took up Sisters of the Most Sacred When the workout finishes, had raised about one-third of While Poland is home to thou- boxing to raise money for their Heart of Jesus in Siennica. the sisters high-five each other, the $88,000 needed for the or- sands of Catholic from orphanage. “We hadn’t had much luck knotted girdles jangling, to the phanage, Sister Cecylia said. dozens of orders, they rarely “We’d like to stress no one collecting funds for the reno- apparent consternation of other Work on the building must attract attention like the coun- was knocked out or injured,” vation and needed some way hardened gym-goers. start by June to comply with of attracting public interest. As of March 26, the sisters safety regulations. try’s male clergy. explained Sister Cecylia Pytka, That may be changing since local of the Capuchin That’s when a friend arranged for us to get into boxing,” she told Catholic News Service. Considering life as a Sister? A tongue-in-cheek video on the sisters’ Facebook page The Sisters of the Living Word, the shows five veiled nuns head- Chicago Archdiocesan Vocation ing to the Walhalla sports hall Association (CAVA), and Sacred at Minsk Mazowiecki, 20 miles Heart Southern Missions (SHSM) are jointly hosting: east of Warsaw and near their

convent. They’re shown lim- bering up in their habits before Hands-ON + Hearts-IN (Observer photo/ Remont Domu Dziecka w Siennicy on Facebook) strapping on gloves and slug- A discernment experience for women in Holly Springs, Mississippi Two of the “boxing sisters” of Poland work out in their Facebook video. ging it out to the theme song They took up the sport to raise money for their orphanage. from “Rocky.” 2018 Dates: May 7-11 May 21-25 August 20-24 September 10-14 Poor Clares Film Accompanied by Vocation Ministers, the Monday through Friday Screening April 22 experience provides a hands-on opportunity to assist those in need In Rockford while discerning life as a sister. Attendees will reside with sisters from various communities. Service projects include: “Chosen, Custody of the Eyes,” the documentary about the Poor • tutoring children; Clare Colettines of Rockford, • assisting at a food pantry; will be shown April 22 at the • cleaning homes for the elderly; Nordlof Center in downtown • repairing damaged homes; Rockford. Visit https://www. • serving meals at a soup kitchen. chosenthefilm.com/store/ rockford-screening-april-22 The only costs to attend are the travel to and from Mississippi. to check ticket availability. Applicants need to book a spot one month to the start of a Additional screenings of the week-long event. To learn more about this opportunity to discern life as a sister, contact: film, shot largely by “Sister Sister Sharon Glumb, SLW Amata” (right) are also being [email protected]; scheduled in Chicago. 847-577-5972 ext. 233 (office); 601-291-6738 (cell). (Photo provided)

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(Photo provided) By Father Robert Boylan Athletes Sign Letters of Intent Jesus GonNella Ten Boylan Central Catholic High School student athletes signed letters of intent, April 11, to play | Assistant at the next level. The Rockford students are (not in order shown) Jacob Appino, University of St. Vocations Thomas, St. Paul, Minn., swimming; McKenzie Brown, Newman University, Wichita, Kan., basket- knows the Director ball; Matthew Fleege, Clarke University, Dubuque, Iowa, bowling; Santino Frisella-Bryant, St. Am- brose University, Davenport, Iowa, football; Andres Garcia, St. University, Davenport, Iowa, football; Michael Koslowski, North Central College, Naperville, soccer; Grace McLaughlin, next step University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, track and cross country; Madaline McLaughlin, Loras Col- t amazes me that just about every time Jesus appeared to lege, Dubuque, Iowa, volleyball; Michael Pifer, Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa, soccer; Raul Rubal- His followers after His Resurrection they did not recognize cava, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, football. Him. Even after spending so much time learning from Him and following Him, they still could not tell who He was when IHe came to them. Twin I believe that at least part of the explanation for this is that they were becoming too focused on themselves after the death of Jesus. After He died, we can certainly imagine that they must brothers have been very scared and unsure about how to move forward in their lives. earn It was at this point that they put it upon themselves to find the next right step, rather than placing their trust in the plan of Eagle Jesus. In fact, they did this to such an extent that even when Jesus Himself appeared to them, they could not recognize that Scout it was Him and that He had everything in control. It is easy to fall into the same trap in our own lives, especially when it comes to discerning a vocation. Trying to find your honors vocation can be a difficult and stressful thing at times. However, the last thing we ever want to do is take the matter into our own ST. CHARLES — hands and feel like we have to be the ones to figure everything Twin brothers Alex out. and Jacob Kadolph recently were honored Jesus already has the plan! with Scouting’s Eagle All we have to do is trust in Him. Rather than getting too award. turned in on ourselves, we need to surrender everything, The Kadolphs especially our whole future, to Jesus and simply be calm while began as Tiger He makes Himself known to us. (Photo provided) Cubs with Anderson We do not want to miss the will of Jesus in our lives. Be calm, Elementary School’s Alex and Jacob Kadolph trust in Him, and always be open to recognizing Him no matter Pack 151. homecoming court this year. He was also what circumstances you are facing in your life. As they earned the Arrow of Light award, inducted into the National Honor Society. they “crossed over” to St. Patrick Parish’s His hobbies include boxing and reading Boy Scout Troop 10. about American history. As a Boy Scout, Alex earned 31 merit Alex’s Eagle Scout project was Freeport Aquin senior badges, including 13 Eagle-required landscaping at Hesed House in Aurora. It badges and the Eagle Bronze and Gold included weeding the garden, re-grading Palms. the soil, placing landscape fabric and honored for writing Alex is certified in Wilderness First Aid, applying 22 cubic yards of mulch. F OReeP RT—Arja Kumar has earned a national medal in CPR and AED. He held various positions Two drainage trenches filled with a ton of the 2018 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, presented by the in Troop 10, including Troop Guide, alliance for Young Artists and Writers. Troop Instructor, Troop Historian, Scribe, landscape rocks will provide a natural rain Librarian, Chaplain’s Aide, and Patrol water runoff to prevent soil erosion. A senior at Aquin Central Catholic Junior/Senior High School, Leader. Twenty-one volunteers (scouts, family, her work was selected by creative professionals as the most As a Boy Scout, Jacob held various and friends) donated 131 hours to help accomplished in the nation. This year, nearly 350,000 works positions including Senior Patrol Leader, complete the project, which was finished on of art and writing were submitted. Fewer than 1 percent were Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Troop Nov. 4, 2017. recognized at the national level. Guide, Chaplain’s Aide, Patrol Leader, and Jacob’s Eagle Scout project, conducted Although she was invited to a ceremony at Carnegie Hall in Troop Historian. with St. Charles Knights of Columbus New York City on June 7 and Jacob regularly participated in the Council 12497, honorably retired worn to participate in showcase Cathoree, a Catholic-based campout, and American flags. The flags came from events at Parsons School for annual ski trips. Jacob completed 31 merit parishioners from St. Patrick and St. John Design at The New School badges and received the Eagle Bronze and Neumann parishes in St. Charles. and Pratt Institute's Pratt Gold Palms. On Aug. 20, 2016, with members of the Manhattan Gallery in New York City, she will not be able Both are seniors at St. Charles North Knights of Columbus and U.S. veterans in to attend because she has High School, where both are members of attendance, Jacob and Troop 10 honorably the Key Club. retired 850 American flags on the grounds another commitment. of St. Patrick Church at Crane Road. Alex has been a member of the high The exhibition will be on school swim team for the past four years. The following day, the ashes were buried. display June 1-10. He plays the piano and participated in the Alex hopes to pursue his interests in Read exceprts from her winning American Grands Piano Concert at Elgin the fields of communication and health story, “Acne,” at https://www. Community College. care. Jacob plans to pursue a career in (Photo provided) smore.com/9z1f7-congrats- Jacob represented the Key Club on the secondary education. Arja Kumar arja?ref=email. The Observer | FRIDAY APRIL 20, 2018 | 7

The Marian Sisters of the Diocese of Lincoln welcome Rockford Diocese “ runners” Rockford visitors (center from left) Mia Widhalm, Veronica Pfundstein and Kelsey Hintz- Kelsey Hintzman (second from left), chaperone Dorothea Barger (third from left), Veron- man visit with the School Sisters of Christ the King in Lincoln, Neb. ica Pfundstein (front center) and Mia Widhalm (right).

At St. Mary Parish in Denton, Neb. (population 205), the “runners” met the Schoenstatt Sisters who spotted diocesan seals on 2018 spring the chaperone’s sweaters. Veronica Pfundstein (left), Kelsey Hintzman and Mia Widhalm (right) pose with the sisters before an impromptu visit to their chapel, where they learned the history of the order. (Photos provided) Nuu n R n

Mia Widhalm hree young women signed up for the 2018 Spring Nun Run — a (left), Veronica vocations tour — that stopped at convents and St. Gregory the Pfundstein Great Seminary in Nebraska. and Kelsey T Hintzman Kelsey Hintzman, Veronica Pfundstein and Mia Widhalm visited with visit through two large religious orders of sisters who teach throughout the Diocese of the grill with Lincoln. The Marian Sisters and the School Sisters of Christ the King are two of the both active in the Lincoln, Neb., community, too. “pink sisters.” In addition to visiting these growing communities, they also visited two They are cloistered convents, the Carmelite Sisters in Valparaiso, Neb., and the members “Pink Sisters,” Sister Servants of the Holy Spirit of Perpetual Adoration, in of the Sister Lincoln. Servants of At the seminary, in addition to visiting with seven of the Rockford the Holy Spirit Diocese’s seminarians — including Veronica’s brothers Theodore and of Perpetual Ben — they had a tour of the seminary and its new education wing. They Adoration. also learned about the men’s discernment and vocation process. When they reached St. Gregory the Great Seminary in Lincoln, Neb., those gathering in the chapel (left) were (from left) Theodore Pfundstein, chaperone Dorothea Barger of the diocesan Vocations Office, Ben Pfundstein, Veronica Pfundstein, Scott Girolamo, Kelsey Hintzman, Tim Schroeder, Mia Widhalm, Maxwell Oswalt, Jacob Timm and Josh Moore. Diocesan employee Sally Arndt (not pictured) also chaperoned the young women Seminarians, “Nun-runners” and chaperone Dorothea Barger (second from left) on their trip.

More 2018 Honors Rockford Boylan seniors enter National Honor Society

ROCKFORD—Boylan Central Catholic High School here inducted 38 seniors into National Honor Society on April 9. The students selected by the faculty are evaluated on their scholarship, service, leadership, and character. The newly inducted students are Katherine Appino, Vanessa Arreguin, Monica Bertrand, Erin Bishop, Austin Christianson, Boylan Central Catholic High School spring NHS inductees Ryan Coady, Mary D’Haeze, Giovanna Di Tullio, Emily Gomel, Madison Gouker, Hernandez, Josephine Alyssa Little, Angelo Maier, Jack Peterson, Audrey Reyes, Ethington, Abby Foes, Sydney Heather Hagedorn, Nicholas Hindenburg, Abigail Johnson, Isabella Marquetti, Meganne Sarah Sentovich, Mason , Elisabeth Frost, Haggestad, Leah Haney, Lauren Kelly, Joseph McChristie, Anya McIntyre, Siebert, Natalie Watson, Evan Elizabeth Gaessler, Kyle Emily Heitkamp, Sophie Krein, Kaitlynn Libricz, Mario Medina, Faith Moss, Weightman. 8 | FRIDAY APRIL 20, 2018 | The Observer Our Catholic View The Art of Slow Living: When Calligraphy Becomes Prayer

Erica Tighe was 26 when she made the leap: She called Blessed Is She offering to make one Instagram progress: addressing Christmas cards, making pretty would set out on her own to be a calligrapher. Full quote. The two 20-somethings forged a close gift tags, working alongside their children. time. In order to pay her $800 rent and cellphone bill partnership on a shoe-string budget, granting Erica Calligraphy invites you to use your hands, which Field Notes and $1,000 college- total creative license to design products – posters, young adults are itching to do in response to the loan payment and prints, journals, mugs. iPhone era of thumb tapping, Erica says. It helps by Christina also hopefully The first journal sold 700. The latest one sold 9,000. explain the resurgence of the antiquated art. afford some food. Their hunch proved right: If they poured in the Capecchi Calligraphy also forces you to slow down, dipping She had a effort and supplied something that was beautiful and the nib of the pen into ink — the old-school method sociology degree original, demand would follow. Erica espouses — with every word. That’s what and lingering burn- Today — three years later — Erica makes “a really http://ReadChristina.com can make it prayerful, she says. “I pretty much do out from teaching nice living” running her design business called Be A everything fast in my life. This is likely the only in Brooklyn, her latest stint. She’d recently moved to Heart, which employs two women. She built off the thing I do slow. I like how it becomes a meditation Los Angeles, but after a few months of looking for a random commissions for website logos and expanded for stillness. Little moments can reflect the relief that non-profit job, she couldn’t find one that would cover her wheelhouse, learning to paint watercolor, digitize we experience in prayer.” her rent and college debt. prints and design books. Blessed Is She occupies Several people who had seen Erica’s work online half her time, allowing her to pursue other projects, Erica’s Catholic faith pulses with each stroke, had asked her to make their wedding invitations. including celebrity weddings, calligraphy workshops, especially the belief in the dignity of each person. She thought maybe that could suffice. She planned a Catholic journaling Bible published last year by Hand lettering makes that visible, Erica points out. to refine her self-taught method, which was eliciting Our Sunday Visitor and a lettering book called “To have your name written on a piece of paper that periodic orders for $20 commissions via Etsy. Written By Hand published last year by Rock Point someone has taken the time to slow down and write, “I got on my knees and asked God for work,” Erica Press. Barnes & Noble picked it up this spring, and it to connect the letters that make up your name, which told me. “I was in complete fear. My spiritual director is being translated into four other languages. is your identity, to be known and seen – that’s what said to me: ‘God is your boss, so ask for work!’” Erica invited her 13,000 Instagram followers we are called to do daily. Can we see the cashier? Eventually, a $100 gig came in. to work through the book together as a 9-week Can I slow down enough to see my significant other She reached out to a fellow Phoenix native who project using the hashtag “writtenbyhandchallenge.” sitting across from me? How do we slow down had launched an online ministry for Catholic women Participants shared snapshots of their slow-but-steady enough to see the divine in our everyday life?”

Scripture Reflection for April 22, 4th Sunday of Easter Food for Thought On the Sacraments: Holy Orders A Good Shepherd of Our Faith The rite of ordination bestows on the new bishop, priest or deacon a special gift of the Holy Spirit, which enables him to exercise a sacred By Jem Sullivan power for the service, upbuilding and communion of the Church. Catholic News Service A priest Deep below the Eternal City, Rome, lie several early Christian knows that images of Jesus. One remarkable third-century fresco discovered in he is not the Roman catacomb of Priscilla portrays Jesus as the Good Shepherd. alone in his And we are led to ask, Why did the early Christians opt to depict this ministry. It Gospel image of Jesus? is not his For the early Christians, the image of Jesus the Good Shepherd was ministry to a visual summary of their faith in Jesus for it expressed in visual form begin with. what the first Christians understood as the It is the meaning of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection. The first Christians, our brothers and sisters ministry of in faith, believed that Jesus was divine, the Jesus that one sent to reconcile the world to God. So, he entrust- they painted the Son of God as a simple yet ed to the (Observer file photo) strong shepherd carrying one lost sheep on His Church. Bishop David Malloy (center) offers Mass with Fathers Robert Gon- shoulders while other sheep remain close to nella (left) and Father Colin Easton at their ordination to the priest- their master. There is a hood on May 13, 2017. relationship Their faith in the Incarnation of God led them between to believe that through the life, death and , their ordained priesthood and the universal priesthood of the baptized. The Good Shepherd had drawn close to His sheep, rescuing them from sin priesthood is not for the priest alone but for the entire community. and restoring them to friendship with God. In Sunday’s Gospel, we read the Scripture passage that must have Is access to the priesthood sold, asked during a general inspired the early Christians as they chose to depict Jesus the Good audience in St. Peter’s Square March 26, 2014, where he discussed the Shepherd on the walls of those ancient catacombs. sacrament of holy orders. In this familiar passage from the 10th chapter of the Gospel of St. “No,” the pope said, “this is an initiative that the Lord takes.” The Lord John, Jesus invites His disciples, and us, to encounter Him as the calls whom He wills, Pope Francis emphasized. shepherd who lays down His life for His sheep. Jesus is the shepherd All three grades, or degrees, of the sacrament of holy orders — bish- who desires to live close to His sheep, sharing in their existence with op, priest and deacon — the pope said, must “shepherd the Lord’s flock love and tender care. with love.” Jesus goes on to warn His disciples against a certain kind of shepherd He described three aspects of the sacrament. First, the ordained are who is not to be trusted. These are shepherds who are hired hands, placed “at the head of community,” but, he stressed, that “means plac- working for pay, whose only interest is their own well-being and self- preservation. At the first signs of danger, this kind of shepherd simply ing ones’ authority at the service” of the community. abandons the flock to the attack of the wolves, who eventually scatter A second characteristic of the sacrament is “a passionate love for the or kill the frightened sheep. Church,” Pope Francis said. “Through holy orders the minister dedicates As our good shepherd, Jesus desires to stay close to us, His spiritual himself entirely to his community and loves it with all his heart: It is his sheep. He longs to rescue us from the power of alienation and sin. And family,” he said. He is willing to do that with His life. Finally, Pope Francis said, the minister must “always rekindle the gift This is the power of the love of Jesus the Good Shepherd. For He that is within him” through prayer, listening to the word of God, cel- says, “I will lay down my life for my sheep. ... They will hear my voice ebrating Mass daily and frequent confession. Otherwise, bishops and and there will be one flock, one shepherd” (Jn 10:15-16). priests will “in the long run lose their union with Jesus and become so During this Easter season, may we encounter Jesus the Good mediocre that they do not benefit the Church,” the pope said. Shepherd, who leads each one of us to the loving mercy of God, both personally and as members of the body of Christ. As we draw close Addressing the young men in the crowd, he said, “If some of you to Jesus the Good Shepherd, may we find the care, protection and have heard this call (to the priesthood) in your heart, it is Jesus who has guidance we desire, as we say in faith, “Speak to me, Lord.” placed it there. Pay attention ... and pray that it might grow and bear fruit for the whole Church.” Reflection question: How does your reading of the word of God each week lead you to encounter Jesus the Good Shepherd? Our Catholic View The Observer | FRIDAY APRIL 20, 2018 | 9

Di erent View CNS/Joe Heller Celebrate Vocations Our faith teaches us that a vocation is “the calling or destiny we have in this life and the hereafter. God has created the human person to love and serve Him; the fulfi llment of this vocation is eternal happiness” (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1, 358, 1700). So when we pray for vocations we essentially are praying that everyone answers God’s call to the perfection of holiness which is the destiny of all — everywhere — not just in our own backyard. And a good vocation is contagious. Look at the . So many of the saints passed on their lives of holiness to others, like St. and From the Editor St. Clare. For thousands of years, people have sought to by Penny follow in their footsteps. Wiegert And contrary to secular Editor culture, all those answering The Observer the call to married life seek it [email protected] for life. Long married couples are always asked for their advice on successful marriage because most all couples want to emulate the longevity of their love and fi delity. So too, are there young men and women who look to our priests and religious men and women to fi nd lives of meaning and purpose. The infl uence of the lives of good and faithful servants fi lters down whether we realize it immediately or not. No Harm in Gossiping? Vocations did trickle down in several ways for a local family. Rockford Realtor Ken Becker called The Observer earlier this During my sophomore Coming of Age fact-checked — if it’s year to let us know the infl uence of one vocation on another. year, someone started a interesting, people will Becker let me know that his nephew was going to be ordained rumor about me. I don’t by Maria-Pia want to hear it and repeat this year on May 19 in Missouri for the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. Deacon Jayson Becker, according to an article know who started the lie, Negro Chin it. but my so-called friends Bilingual Associate Editor, The causes for in the Catholic Key diocesan newspaper, was infl uenced by his repeated the gossip. This Maryknoll Magazine gossiping vary. late aunt who was a religious sister. He said he never forgot resulted in half the class Sometimes people attempt her gentle push to say yes to God. Later, another aunt, Sharon not talking to me, my Catholic News Service to “bond” by making fun Becker Preston, helped get Jayson to a seminary for older men notebooks being stolen, and my spending of someone. They belittle others because pursuing the priesthood. However, the two aunts weren’t Deacon the rest of the semester isolated. they are insecure and want to feel better Jayson’s only infl uences, his uncle Ken told me. Jayson also had My high school memories of that time about themselves, or they want to feel other good examples in his life — his dad, permanent Deacon are a bit blurry, but I remember that I did powerful or get attention. Others might Jim Becker, and his mother, Rita, of Muscatine, Iowa, as well as not feel completely alone because of my be victims of gossip themselves and are his great uncle, the late Father Anthony Becker of the Diocese of church friends and my family. I survived, trying to shift the target to others, or Rockford, who died in 2015. but it took years before I could trust they don’t have the courage to defend the Deacon Jayson’s vocation is being celebrated by some pretty people again. person being attacked. proud relatives here in the Rockford Diocese including uncles Being the target of gossip can be “Idle chatter about others can bring Ken and Don Becker who are members of Holy Family Parish traumatizing for any teenager. When you great harm and draw many others into in Rockford; Walter Becker of Dixon and aunt Patricia Becker are a teen, you are already grappling with sin,” wrote Msgr. Charles Pope. Gossip Schmidt of St. Anne Parish in Dixon. questions about your identity, relationships falls under the Eighth Commandment: As we celebrate vocations in this issue of The Observer in and purpose. The unwanted attention “You shall not bear false witness against anticipation of April 22, which is World Day of Prayer for that gossip brings can make us feel your neighbor,” and the Letter of James Vocations, we can add a prayer of thanksgiving for vocations embarrassed, betrayed or frustrated. The says, “If anyone thinks he is religious and like Deacon Jayson’s. Even though his priesthood won’t be doubt and shame can also make it harder does not bridle his tongue but deceives his carried out here, Catholics in this diocese and everywhere can to ask an adult for help. heart, his religion is vain.” be grateful for the infl uence it will have. The Becker family Gossip can turn into serious bullying How can you avoid gossiping? Just vocations are a great example of answering the call to love and harassment, which can make a teen excuse yourself and walk away, turn the and serve God, and how we should all work to pass down feel pressured to fi t in and can deplete conversation to something positive, say, and celebrate vocations. On April 22, pray for and encourage his or her self-esteem, potentially leading “I’m trying not to gossip about people,” or vocations in your family. to serious issues like depression, eating stand up for the person and ask that they disorders, and alcohol and substance be treated with respect. abuse. If you begin sharing “news” about “Gossip dehumanizes the people we’re your friends or classmates, stop. First ask talking about by selling their dignity for yourself, “Is this true?” Second, even if a few cheap, ego-puffi ng observations,” it is true, ask, “Is it kind? Would I want said Elizabeth Scalia, author of “Little someone talking about me in this way?” Sins Mean a Lot: Kicking Our Bad Habits And fi nally, ask, “Is it necessary? Am I Before They Kick Us.” helping others by sharing it?” If not, keep It might be easy to share “juicy” stories, it to yourself. but gossip can cause enormous damage. (If someone’s health or safety is at stake, Repeating careless words can destroy a then you should speak up and get help teen’s self-esteem and reputation, and from an adult — this is not gossiping.) shatter trust among classmates. Our words lift others up or tear them Father Mike Schmitz, director of youth down. Instead of adding to the fi re of and young adult ministry for the Diocese gossip, use your words to be kind to (Photo courtesy Catholic Witness/Davenport Iowa) of Duluth in Minnesota, calls gossip others, express gratitude and genuine Permanent Deacon Jim (left) and Rita Becker of Muscatine, Iowa, their “everyday betrayal.” Gossip can be true, interest in your friends. Give up gossip son Deacon Jayson Becker, and Bishop James Johnston pose after partially true, a misconception or complete and you will notice how edifying Jayson’s ordination as a transitional deacon last December in Kansas lies, but the information casts others in a conversations can strengthen community City, Mo. Deacon Jayson will be ordained for the Diocese of Kansas bad light. Rumors spread without being bonds. City-Je erson on May 19.

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involving Sen. Edward M. deported pet (voice of Liev adventures of the plucky ca- chapter of America’s past for (Ted) Kennedy (Jason Clarke) Schreiber). Well-grounded nine who became an honor- young people. and Mary Jo Kopechne older teens can probably ary noncommissioned officer PARENTS: THIS FILM CON- (Kate Mara), a former staffer handle this weighty, grim in the Army during World War TAINS stylized violence, an for Kennedy’s assassinated fable that ultimately finds the I. Adopted by a young soldier anatomical humor. Robert. animals threatened with mass (voice of Logan Lerman) , the — Catholic News Service PARENTS: THIS FILM CON- extermination. formerly hungry, homeless For the latest reviews, http://ob- (CNS photo/Bleecker Street) TAINS mature themes, pooch becomes the mascot PARENTS: THIS FILM CON- server.rockforddiocese.org, scroll profanities, oaths, rough and of the 26th Infantry “Yankee” Beirut TAINS mature themes and to the bottom and click on Movie crude terms. Division. It makes an easy Reviews or visit The Observer Cath- (Bleecker Street) images, surgical gore, rough A-III introduction to an important olic Newspaper on Facebook Every word mat- language. R ters in this espio- nage thriller set in 1982 during the civil war in Part-time Youth Minister Lebanon. A U.S. negotiator St. Gall Catholic Church in Elburn, IL is looking to hire a part- time youth minister to work with our middle and high school (Jon Hamm) struggles with students. his emotional demons and (CNS photo/Warner Bros.) a great deal of alcohol as he (CNS photo/courtesy Kenneth A. Carlson) The ideal candidate will have a missionary approach with the ability to go out and encounter our youth where they are and attempts to free an American Rampage invite them into a life of discipleship within our Catholic parish. hostage (Mark Pellegrino) The Heart of Nuba (Warner Bros.) This position would be 20-30 hours. The wage would be held by Palestinian terrorists (Abramorama) A-II A-III When a space sta- determined based upon experience and ability. This position (including Idir Chender). The Directed by Ken Not PG-13 tion is destroyed, does not come with insurance benefits. screenplay by Tony Gilroy, Rated Carlson, this uplift- the DNA-changing Please send a resume and any inquiries to ing documentary demands that the audience chemical an evil corporation Pastor, Fr. Christopher DiTomo pay close attention. follows Dr. Thomas Catena as (led by Malin Akerman and [email protected] PARENTS: THIS FILM CON- he lives and works with the Jake Lacy) was developing on TAINS mature themes, gun people of the Nuba Moun- board plummets to the world violence, frequent rough tains region of Sudan through transforming and enraging, language. the Catholic Medical Mission PART TIME OFFICE RECEPTIONIST Board. The grim backdrop to among other animals, a previ- his story is the violent oppres- ously peaceful albino gorilla. Cathedral of St. Peter, Rockford sion of the Sudanese regime His devoted trainer (Dwayne Hours during the school year are 1 pm – 4 pm in the afternoon Monday through Thursday. Applicant will need to have led by indicted war criminal Johnson) is pitted against an excellent communication skills and strong computer skills. Omar al-Bashir. enhanced wolf and a mon- Willing to learn new computer skills and data bases. PARENTS: THIS FILM CON- strous crocodile as well. Con- Training will consist of 2 days a week until the end of May. TAINS graphic medical foot- sidered as campy fun, director A summer schedule will be established, tentatively 1 day a age, images of gory wounds, (CNS photo/Universal) Brad Peyton’s mayhem fest week, until school starts in the fall. crass terms. works well enough as a time- Send resume and references to: Blumhouse’s killer for grown-ups, though Cathedral of St. Peter Truth or Dare artistic or moral significance is 1243 N. Church Street — Rockford, IL 61103 entirely absent. 815-965-2765 or email [email protected] (Universal) A-III While visiting Mexi- PARENTS: THIS FILM CON- R co for spring break, (CNS photo/Fox Searchlight) TAINS monster violence, a group of friends mostly stylized with, profan- (most prominently Lucy Hale, Isle of Dogs ity, oaths, rough and crude Tyler Posey and Violett Beane) (Fox Searchlight) terms, obscene gestures. becomes trapped in a game. A-II This highly stylized Back home, fatalities follow as PG-13 stop-motion ani- do relationship-altering revela- mation pushes the NOW HIRING — PRINCIPAL tions. Given that the backstory limits of writer-director Wes ST. ANNE SCHOOL, DIXON, ILLINOIS involves a priest molesting Anderson’s customary dead- (Observer photo/Fun Academy) (PRE K -8) young nuns and that one of pan drollery, and the dark, Applications are currently being accepted for a faith-filled, the dares sends two of the lonely world he creates as its Sgt. Stubby: An passionate, and dedicated educator to serve as Principal of St. characters to bed together, backdrop is most definitely Anne School, located in Dixon, Illinois, beginning on or before only grownups should subject not for small children. Sur- American Hero July 1, 2018. Candidates must possess an advanced degree in educational leadership; hold a current Illinois Professional themselves to this mediocre rounded by giant mountains (Fun Academy) A-II Educator License (PEL) with a General Administrative piece of moviemaking. of garbage, dogs compete A generally endear- PG Endorsement; and have five years of successful teaching and/ PARENTS: THIS FILM CON- for rotten food scraps. The ing animated slice or administrative experience, preferably in a . TAINS harsh violence with mayor’s 12-year-old orphaned of history, this com- To apply, please visit www.ceorockford.org and click the gore, semi-graphic nonmari- ward (voice of Koyu Rankin) edy-tinged drama follows the “Careers” tab to start the application process. tal sexual activity, nudity, a arrives, searching for his homosexuality theme, same- sex kisses, crude and crass language. Coordinator of Youth Ministry Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, (1300 households) Beloit, WI in the Madison Diocese is looking for an energetic person as part of our Faith Formation and Pastoral staff to coordinate parish and diocesan youth events for Middle & High School, Opening for Principal and Young Adults. Saint Margaret Mary Catholic School, located in Algonquin, Illinois, is looking for a new principal for the 2018-2019 Duties include programming retreats, Confirmation academic year. Saint Margaret Mary School currently serves preparation, social and service opportunities, and assisting (CNS photo/Entertainment Studios) 270 students in grades Kindergarten – 8 and 50 students in Faith Formation classes and Vacation Bible School, and Preschool/Prekindergarten program. diocesan youth activities such as “Love Begins Here” and “Frassati Fest.” Chappaquiddick Job requirements: practicing Catholic; master’s degree from an accredited institution in educational administration, Applicants must be a practicing Catholic, with a religious (Entertainment studies, education, or related degree. Experience with social A-III supervision, curriculum development, or education; hold a Studios) current Illinois Professional Educator License with a General media and Spanish language skills are a plus. This job requires PG-13 Somber but in- Administrative Endorsement; at least fi ve years of teaching flexible hours, with some evening and weekend hours. Salary and benefits commensurate with education and experience. triguing fact-based and/or administrative experience; compliance with current catechist certifi cation program. drama about the infamous Send resume to: Rob Olsen, OLA Parish 1969 car accident on the New If interested please complete the online application at: 2222 Shopiere Rd., Beloit, WI, 53511 England island of the title www.ceorockford.org then select Careers. 608-362-1231 — [email protected] 12 | FRIDAY APRIL 20, 2018 | The Observer Nation/World News in Brief University says Facebook rejected ad because it shows Jesus on cross STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (CNS)— The Franciscan University of Steubenville said March 30 in a blog post one of its ads had been rejected. The blog post asked why. “The San Damiano Cross. Jesus in glory, reigning from his cruciform throne.” The blog post at https://bit.ly/2GAGlRj includes (CNS photo/University of Steubenville) a screen capture of the mes- This ad from Franciscan Univer- sage of rejection from Facebook: sity of Steubenville, Ohio, was re- jected by Facebook. “Your image, video thumbnail or (CNS photo/Rui Barros, courtesy The Catholic University of America) video can’t contain shocking, sensational, or excessively violent Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington concelebrates the April 6 closing Mass for a symposium marking content.” The university said the image was one in a series of ads the 50th anniversary of Blessed Paul VI’s encyclical “Humanae Vitae.” The Mass was celebrated in the Crypt it posted to Facebook March 29 to promote two of the school’s Church at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the in Washington. online master’s degree programs — in theology and in catechet- ics and evangelization. Artifi cial Contraception, Abortion

FRIDAY NIGHT FAVORITES AT FARANDA’S Have Damaged Society, say Speakers Casual Dining in a very relaxed environment. WASHINGTON (CNS)— on Health and Love: The Dis- Collaborative to Teach the Sci- Friday’s Dinner Menu Not sure on what to order? Medical and legal experts ad- tortions Introduced Into Health ence, or FACTS; Deacon Wil- (4:30 pm to 7:30 pm) Make your own Combo dressing the damaging eff ects care, the Marital Relationship liam V. Williams, a medical Fried Cod ...... $12.95 of artifi cial contraception and and Law by the Contraceptive doctor, member of the Catholic Baked Cod ...... $13.95 $15.95 abortion on health care, law Mentality.” Medical Association and editor Fried Chicken ...... $13.95 and society as a whole urged Alvare addressed the his- of The Linacre Quarterly; and $ Children’s Meal — $8.95 hundreds of attendees at a torical roots of making birth Suzanne N. Hollman, associate Shrimp Basket ...... 14.95 Chicken Tenders and French Fries, symposium to evangelize and control and abortion a con- professor and co-director of the $ 1/2 Slab of Ribs ...... 14.95 Lemonade & Dessert transform the culture through stitutional right in the United IPS Training Clinic, Institute Dinners includes choice of side: French Fries, Baked Potato, the Catholic Church’s profound States and what she described for the Psychological Sciences. encyclical reaffi rming the sanc- as a devastating decline of legal The Catholic Church’s teach- White Cheddar Mac & Cheese or Potato Salad. tity of marriage and human life. safeguards for women and chil- ing on marriage, abortion, — Add a Side of Fried Shrimp $4.95 — The speakers were talking dren that has resulted. human sexuality and contra- Ask about our about Blessed Paul VI’s 1968 State laws in this country ception is rooted in the same Bring this ad encyclical “Humanae Vitae,” banned unwed cohabitation, por- respect for human dignity Mothers’ Day Brunch to save 10% making the comments at an nography, birth control and abor- that guides its work for social April 4-6 symposium mark- tion, but throughout the 1950s justice and care for poor peo- 302 Grove Street ing the 50th anniversary of the and 1960s, those laws began to be ple, Philadelphia Downtown DeKalb document. The gathering was wiped away, Alvare said. Those Charles J. Chaput said in his www.farandas.com hosted by The Catholic Univer- laws were to protect children so keynote address opening the 815-981-3304 sity of America. they would be raised with a mar- symposium April 4. Among the speakers was ried mother and father. It is imperative that the Helen Alvare, a professor of Other speakers were: Dr. church make known why it law at George Mason Univer- Marguerite Duane, of the upholds its teaching so that sity. She spoke April 6 as part Georgetown University School Catholics and the world under- of a panel on “The Prophecies of Medicine and executive di- stand God’s plan for humanity, of ‘Humanae Vitae’ — A Panel rector of Fertility Appreciation he said. Migration Aid Project Study Focuses Saturday, May 5, 2018 On ‘Catholic Social Innovation’ 9:00 AM—2:00 PM St. Peter Catholic Church WASHINGTON (CNS)—A ing projects for 1,200 women in study by Boston College’s Cen- Bolivia and Chile who were at 1891 Kaneville Road ter for Social Innovation found risk of becoming migrants. “An Geneva, IL 60134 nearly 200 Catholic-originated amazing statistic ... all 1,200

Dr. , known as projects that used Catholic so- women got a job. And 60 per- one of the world’s foremost 9:00—9:20 AM Registration and Continental Breakfast McLoughlin Hall experts in Christian 9:25 AM Welcome, Prayer and Introductions Church cial innovation to help stem the cent of the women who were apologetics, is a professor of philosophy at Boston College . 9:30-11:00 AM Dr, Kreeft Keynote Address Part 1 Church worldwide migration and refu- potentially going to migrate Dr. Kreeft’s witty writing 11:00-11:30 AM Eucharistic Adoration Church covers a variety of subjects gee crisis. decided to stay with their fami- from moral relativism to 11:30 AM—12:30 PM Lunch (McLoughlin Hall) McLoughlin Hall (CNS photo/Baz Ratner, Reuters) angels and demons to 12:30-2:00 PM Dr, Kreeft Keynote Address Part 2* Church The study, funded by FAD- A girl stands outside a makeshift lies,” Kelley said. surfing. Dr. Kreeft is a convert to the Catholic 2:00 PM Dismissal ICA — Foundations and Do- shelter March 5 at the Kakuma The project also built commu- Church from *At the completion of Part 2, we plan to have a Q & A session as time allows. Reformed Protestantism. nors Interested in Catholic Ac- refugee camp in northern Kenya. nity with the women, who large- tivities — was the fi rst part of a ly live isolated lives, she added. Evangelization & Discipleship Seminar Registration—Saturday, May 5, 2018 social capital and repurposing Registration Fee: $35 three-year Catholic social inno- The order sponsored seven proj- vation initiative sponsored by existing resources to solve a ects cited in the study. Name: ______How did you hear about this event?

Parish/City: ______FADICA in partnership with new problem,” the executive Of the projects studied by

Email: ______Dietary Considerations for Lunch? Boston College. summary of the report said. Boston College, 64 of them Phone: ______“The research revealed that Alexia Kelley, FADICA’s were specifi cally cited for be- Cut out and return with your check (payable to “St. Peter Church”) to the Adult Formation Department , ATTN: Melinda at Catholic social innovation in president and CEO, pointed to ing noteworthy. A bit more St. Peter Catholic Church • 1891 Kaneville Road • Geneva, IL • 60134 (630) 232-0124, ext. 126 the refugee crisis is made dis- the Sisters of the Good Shep- than half were sponsored by tinct by fostering or leveraging herd, who conducted job train- Catholic sisters.

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