ISSN: 0029-7739 $ 1.00 per copy THE BSERVER OOfficial Newspaper of the Catholic Diocese of Rockford Volume 84 | No. 35 http://observer.rockforddiocese.org FRIDAY AUGUST 23, 2019 McHenry’s St. Mary Celebrates 125 Years

BY PAT SZPEKOWSKI In his homily, Observer Correspondent Bishop Malloy his is recalled how on MCHENRY—“You are linked to such this feast day of ‘T Mary,” said Bishop David Malloy to pa- Mary 125 years rishioners during an evening Mass on a nice ago the first the Feast of the Assumption, Aug. 15, at parish with St. Mary Parish, here. Mass was said in The day held special significance as the church. wonderful the parish commemorated its founding “Look back at on Aug. 15, 1894, and celebrated 125 those years and people.’ years of service to God and the commu- see how the grac- nity. The parish began with 125 families es of the Church — Stella Vogt, 93, of German descent. and faith have life-long St. Mary Over 150 parishioners attended the spread in this parishioner Mass celebrated by Bishop Malloy with area,” he said. pastor Father David Austin and other “With God’s gift McHenry pastors — Father Godwin of Himself, He has kept people of this Asuquo of St. parish and their faith on fire.” Patrick Par- He praised the founders and remarked ish and Father on the beauty of the German-made Paul White stained glass windows in the church. of Church of “There were countless donors, big and Holy Apostles. small, who sacrificed for this church,” They were Bishop Malloy said. assisted by Following Mass, everyone gathered Extra Deacon Craig Look for additional photos Robinson of outside the church as the light of day fad- for digital subscribers in Church of ed to watch Bishop Malloy bless a 125th The Observer Online. Holy Apostles. anniversary commemorative plaque. Many long time parishioners, such as Bernice Diedrich, 91, and Stella Vogt, 93, are still active and attended the an- niversary Mass. They reminisced about the past and the present. “My grandfather Stephen Freund helped build this church,” said Deidrich, who was baptized at St. Mary 91 years ago and was married to her late hus- band, Bob, there in 1947. “My five children were baptized here, too,” she added, “and my daughter Pat Wagner taught at our parish school for 40 years.” Vogt and her late husband, Bob, joined St. Mary’s in 1944 and raised their three children here. “This is such a nice parish,” she said, “with wonderful people.” A reception followed outside under

Bernice Diedrich (right), a life-long mem- a tent in the church’s backyard. Parish (Observer photos/Dan Szpekowski) ber of St. Mary Parish, meets with Bishop members shared anniversary cake and St. Mary parishioners, Mary Pollock and her daughter Sandy Pollock, place roses by the David Malloy following the 125th anniver- mingled with Bishop Malloy and Father statue of Mary at the Mass for the 125th anniversary of the parish held on the Feast of sary Mass. Austin. the Assumption, Aug. 15.

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Features and Multimedia Editor: Sharon Boehlefeld Circulation/Proofreading: Susan Sabrowski, Keith Apostles’ Miracles Show Christ’s Divinity Ludolph Accounting: Jill Bonk From the General Audience, Paul VI Audience their God; and the time at which The lame man looks at them, Advertising and Marketing: Hall, Aug. 7 Jesus died, off ering himself “once and Peter says to him: “I have Kevin McCarthy for all” (Heb 9:12; 10:10). no silver and gold, but I give you In the Acts of the Apostles, Production and Web At the Temple door which is what I have; in the name of Jesus preaching the Gospel does not Administrator: Gary Haughton referred to as “beautiful” — the Christ of Nazareth, rise up and rely simply on words, but also Contributing Writers: Father beautiful door — they see a walk” (see Acts 3:6). (CNS photo/C. Peri via Reuters) Peri photo/C. 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The Apostles Let us not forget: a hand always Member of: Luke records the time: it is the instead fi x their gaze on him, outstretched to help the other to ninth hour, that is 3 p.m., when inviting him to look at them stand up ... is the hand of Jesus the sacrifi ce is off ered as a sign in a diff erent way, to receive a who, through our hand, helps of the people’s communion with diff erent gift. others to stand. Headliners The Observer | FRIDAY AUGUST 23, 2019 | 3 Sept. 11 Blue Mass in Shannon Changes Venue After years at re over to and down Main Street (Hwy. 72) to St. Wendelin station, Mass moves Church for the Mass. to St. Wendelin The Mass welcomes all de- nominations. It will be cel- SHANNON—The annual ebrated by Father Michael Bishop David Malloy, assisted by Deacon Thomas McKenna, proceeds through a simple ceremony where Knights of Columbus Blue Bolger, pastor, and possibly ad- seminarians Joshua Moore and Connor Orabutt publicly express their intention to study for the priest- Mass in honor of the attacks ditional priests from the area. hood. They were joined by family, friends, a few seminarians and Father Kyle Manno, vocations director. of Sept. 11, 2001, will switch The Fourth Degree Knights of things up a bit this year. Columbus will serve as honor Since the fi rst Sept. 11 Blue guard. Mass at St. Wendelin Parish in “The Blue Mass is a service Two Seminarians 2002, participants have gath- honoring the men and women, ered at the church and walked current and retired, who devote in procession to the Shannon their lives to serving our com- Fire Station a couple of blocks munities under both routine Take Important Step away for the Mass. This year and dangerous situations,” say the event will fl ow in the oppo- organizers. This is the only BY AMANDA HUDSON site direction. Blue Mass in the diocese cel- News Editor On Sept. 11, participants — ebrated every year on Sept. 11. including area fi re fi ghters, St. Wendelin Church is lo- ROCKFORD—Seminar- police and emergency medi- cated at 18 Linn Street in Shan- ians Joshua Moore and Connor cal technicians as well as the non, south of Freeport on Hwy. Orabutt, both of whom soon general public — will gather at 26 then west on Hwy. 72. Light will begin their fi rst year of 6:30 p.m. at the Shannon Fire refreshments will follow the theological studies at St. Mary- Station on S. Hickory St. one Mass. All are welcome. of-the-Lake Seminary in Mun- block off Hwy. 72, then process Info: Bill Spoerlein, 815-541-9420 delein, took an important step in their vocations discernment on Aug. 15. That fi rst step of candidacy, Bishop David Malloy said, is a 100th Anniversary matter of “declaring oneself to be willing to go forward, (with) To Remember Past, everything else kind of fl owing (Observer photos/Amanda Hudson) from there.” With Bishop David Malloy (center) are Joshua Moore (right) and Con- Such declarations are a qui- nor Orabutt. Both seminarians begin theological studies this year. Welcome Future et step, he said, “but they are life with rose petals. There will us, reached out and said, ‘You, very, very signifi cant for Con- be lots of moments of joy; there come, and follow me.’ And it’s ROCKFORD—St. Patrick church. nor and Josh and everyone else will be lots of moments of af- as real today as it was 2,000 Parish will celebrate 100 years Ground was broken in 1920, who undertakes them. fi rmation ... (but) you’re being years ago ... “At each step, it’s a reminder on the west side of Rockford on and the fi rst, also-temporary, called to something which, par- “If He has called you, He that you are drawing closer to Aug. 31 with a 4 p.m. Mass fol- church was a building moved ticularly today, is challenging. will make you happy; He will that point where you receive lowed by a reception. from Camp Grant. The church It’s counter cultural.” make you joyful; He will make Bishop David Malloy will was named for St. Patrick by an and take on, as a lifelong re- sponsibility, the calling that He noted that many people you strong. He will walk you serve as main celebrant, joined Irish donor. will be asking “Why?” when through the kinds of challenges by priests who have served at Work on the current church you and the Church have dis- told about their path. that (St.) Paul talked about. the parish and Father Jhakson building began on June 8, 1950, cerned to have (come) from “We know why we do that,” “And it is all worth it. Not Garcia, current parochial ad- and it was dedicated in 1952 by Christ himself.” ministrator. Bishop John J. Boylan. Referring to what was in the the bishop said. “It is because only is it worth it to you, it’s The fi rst parish Mass was of- A parish school was begun in ceremony’s reading from St. we are called to do it. Because worth it, and it’s necessary, to fered on Aug. 31, 1919, in Rock- 1929 and thousands of students Paul, Bishop Malloy said, “Do Christ has, for some reason all of the rest of us. It’s worth it ford’s St. Thomas High School, were taught there over 66 years not expect this to be an easy outside of the merits of any of to the Church.” which served as the temporary Continued on page 5

Bishop Malloy’s 100th Anniversary at St. Patrick Public Schedule Church ROCKFORD — Sept. 1, 7:30 WONDER LAKE — Aug. a.m., Sunday Mass, Cathedral of 24, 4 p.m., Mass for the St. Peter 70th Anniversary of Parish SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2019 Founding, Christ the King ROCKFORD — Sept. 4, 5:30 9AM TO 3PM Church p.m., Con rmation, St. Patrick ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE PHYSICAL Church ROCKFORD — Aug. 25, 7:30 EDUCATION CENTER a.m., Sunday Mass, Cathedral of HAMPSHIRE — Sept. 7, 5 St. Peter p.m., Mass for 90th Anniversary of School Opening, St. Charles Guest Speaker: AURORA — Aug. 25, 4:30 Borromeo Church p.m., Aurora Deanery Council of Catholic Women’s Women ROCKFORD — Sept. 8, 7:30 Dan Hampton! of Inspiration Dinner, Pipers a.m., Sunday Mass, Cathedral of Contact Zach Satterlee with any questions: Banquets St. Peter [email protected] 815-963-1609 ROCKFORD — Aug. 28, 8 STERLING — Sept. 8, 11:30 a.m., Ribbon Cutting and New a.m., Mass and Parish Visit at St. Thank You to Our Sponsors! School Blessing at All Saints Mary Church Catholic Academy ROCKFORD — Sept. 10, 11:15 ROCKFORD — Aug. 31, 4 a.m., Presbytery Day, St. Rita p.m., Mass and Parish Visit for Church 4 | FRIDAY AUGUST 23, 2019 | The Observer Diocesan

Don’t Miss Bishop David Bishop Malloy honors hundreds of Malloy’s couples whose marriages TV Messages total more than 14,700 years at the Weekday Reflection annual Silver (about 6:58 a.m.) and Gold Mass on WREX-TV, Channel 13, Aug. 18 at St. Rockford Mary Parish in Huntley. Top o’ the Morning with Silver and Gold Bishop Malloy Married Couples Honored at Annual Mass Aug. 18 in Huntley Listen to archives anytime at http://observer.rockforddiocese.org. BY participants dur- Click on Bishop Malloy on the top left MARGARITA ing the year,” the side of the page. MENDOZA bishop said. Some El Observador have told him how Brought to you by Editor proud they are be- Fitzgerald Funeral Homes cause they took Illinois Bank & Trust HUNTLEY— part in a Silver Diocesan Office of This year 303 cou- Extra and Gold Mass. Communication and ples participated Look for names of all Others have Publications The Observer in the traditional the couples honored at said, “We were Silver and Gold the Silver and Gold Mass Office of Charitable Giving, there and have celebration, Aug. in a section for digital never forgotten,” Diocese of Rockford subscribers in The Observer 18 at St Mary Par- Online. according to Bish- ish, here. op Malloy. Some brought Still others

family members and friends mentioned looking forward (Observer photos/Margarita Mendoza) to share the day. All received “ ‘to seeing you on Sunday, Bishop David Malloy poses with Earl and Lois Lungstrom at the Aug. a blessing from Bishop David (Aug.) 18,’ or ‘we can’t wait’ or 18 Silver and Gold Mass and reception at St. Mary Parish in Huntley. Malloy. ‘it means so much to us.’ I hear The Lungstroms were married 71 years ago at St. Edward Parish in “Marriage is a gift and as any it time and again,” said Bishop Rockford. They are now parishioners of St. James, Belvidere. They met gift comes from the hand but Malloy. while roller skating in Rockford. also from the heart of the giver. The Silver and Gold celebra- In this case, it is a gift that you tion “was a beautiful day full just a generic concept,” said “When we were leaving on our have received from God,” said of light and joy. There was a the bishop, they are as unique honeymoon, it was the same Bishop Malloy in his homily. smile on everyone’s face,” said as their anecdotes, like one day the men landed on the On his visits around the Jennifer Collins, director of from Cesar A. and Gladys H. moon. We stayed watching TV Rockford Diocese, couples the diocesan Life and Family Vega, parishioners of St Mary until (they were) on the moon And Don’t Miss have told the bishop the Silver Evangelization Offi ce, which in Huntley. and because of that we missed and Gold Mass is motivational. coordinates the event. “We have two kids and three the fl ight.” His Column “I’ve been approached by “Marriage and family are not grandchildren,” said Gladys. They married on July 19, 1969, and had July 20 tickets Weekly in Wedded Wisdom for their honeymoon. Michael and Bernadine Mc- Couples, such as Carol and The Emile Bataille, had a chance Ginnis, parishioners of St. to o er “Wedded Wisdom” Mary of the Assumption in Observer by writing advice to other Maple Park, took their 70th an- couples at the Silver and niversary with humor. Gold Mass, Aug. 18. Those are “65 of the happiest Among the tips are: years of our life,” said Michael. Subscribe “Don’t argue! Be the best His wife explained he says friends, share everything.” that because, “The fi rst fi ve Today! — Edward L. and Patricia years he was a slow learner.” E. Ho , 60 years, St. Rita Select print, digital Parish in Rockford “Always show and give or both for just respect to each other. $28 per year. Don’t stay mad. Keep your marriage commitment. Call 815-399-4300 Try to be unsel sh and ext. 383 or go online at please each other. Always try to be forgiving.” http://observer. — David and Theresa rockforddiocese.org Burdelak, 50 years, Holy Cross Parish in Batavia “Live the Sacramental life.” — James and Carrie Shannon, 25 years, St. Peter Margot and Walter Sormane pose Parish in Spring Grove with Bishop David Malloy. They were married in France 61 years Look for more “Wedded ago and are parishioners of St. Wisdom” in the Sept. 13 Forever Family section of The Mary in Huntley. Margot said the Observer. secret of a happy marriage is “giv- (Observer photo/Margarita Mendoza) ing all the time and saying yes.” Diocesan The Observer | FRIDAY AUGUST 23, 2019 | 5 St. Stanislaus Kostka Celebrates Polish Heritage Aug. 18

Two-year-old Abraham Kelly smiles before finishing his hot dog while Polish dancers perform at the 38th Polish Fest, Aug. 18, on the grounds of St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish in sitting on his grandmother Jan Stephens’ lap. Rockford.

Polish baked goods are sold at Polish Fest, along with the other traditional favorite dishes such as

Polish pancakes, cooked this year (photo at right) (Observer photos/Lynne Conner) Fred Foster (left) and Nolan Hancock grill hot dogs by Grazyna Kosinski (foreground) and Andrezej and Polish sausage at Polish Fest Mekalsky.

Mitchell Lotko and his mother, Joanne, look over silent auction items at Polish Fest. They are parishioners of St. Rita in Rockford.

Elizabeth Schindler helps out at the apparel tent during Polish Fest.

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From page 3 Weigelt. come together and socialize, before it closed in 1995. “We just want to celebrate remember the past and enjoy The early Irish heritage has all the past,” she says of the the present. been reflected in the longtime, Aug. 31 celebration, noting the “And also a time to look to annual Corned Beef and Cab- parish sent invitations to how- the future of the faith and of bage St. Patrick’s Day dinner ever many former parishioners the church.” hosted by the parish for more they could find, asking area St. Patrick Parish will be than eight decades now. St. parishes to help them get the hosting other events in the Patrick Parish has evolved word out. months ahead to make the into a mixed-heritage parish, Photos of all the graduat- 100th anniversary a year-long offering two weekend Masses ing classes from the school, in English and two in Spanish from 1931 to 1995, will be dis- celebration. Open for the season reflecting that diversity. played, she says, along with The bilingual anniversary 9am-6pm daily “St. Patrick’s is an amazing slide shows of as many photo- Mass will “Celebrate the Past; church, that’s why I’ve stayed graphs as could be found. Live the Present; and Be the here so long. It’s just a great “We want to let people walk Future” as it welcomes past church to be in,” says almost- down Memory Lane,” she and present parishioners on 25-year parish staffer Brenda says. “It will be just a time to Aug. 31. 6 | FRIDAY AUGUST 23, 2019 | The Observer Nation/World News in Brief Police in Wyoming recommend sex abuse charges against retired bishop WASHINGTON (CNS)—Last August, a police department in Wyoming put out a public call looking for information regarding alleged sex abuse relating to Catholic clergy. Though they didn’t name anyone in particular, it was no secret they were looking into allegations surrounding retired Bishop Joseph H. Hart. Now authorities in Cheyenne are recommending sex abuse charges be brought against an unnamed clergy member, believed to be the retired 87-year-old bishop, as well as against a second un- named “person seeking membership” in the Catholic clergy for accusations of abuse that may have occurred in the 1970s and 1980s, said an Aug. 14 news release by the Cheyenne Police De- partment. “The investigation stems from a case initiated in 2002 that was reopened in 2018 when new information was produced and provided to the Cheyenne Police Department by an inde- pendent investigation conducted by the Wyoming Diocese of the Catholic Church,” the release said.

(CNS photo/Callaghan O’Hare, Reuters) Planned Parenthood to withdraw from Recalling Texas Shooting Victim at Funeral Mass Title X without ‘judicial relief’ Friends and family attend the funeral Mass of Juan Velazquez at Our Lady of the Light Church in El Paso, SAN FRANCISCO (CNS)—Attorneys for the Planned Parenthood Texas, Aug. 9, six days after he was killed in a shooting at a Walmart store in El Paso, Texas. Federation of American told the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in an Aug. 14 letter that the organization would have to with- draw from the federal Title X program by the close of business Aug. 19 “absent emergency ju- Opinion on Abortion’s dicial relief.” The appeals court is hearing a legal challenge to the Trump administration’s “Protect Life Rule” to bar Title X Legality Mostly Unchanged funds from being used for pro- moting or providing abortion WASHINGTON (CNS)— lieve it should be illegal in most believe abortion should be illegal While a survey of more than or all cases. “These numbers in most or all instances, while (CNS photo/Lawrence Bryant, Reuters) as family planning. On July 11, Planned Parenthood employees the court in a 7-4 decision said 54,000 Americans showed are essentially unchanged since 41% hold the opposite view. Sixteen percent of Hispanic stand outside the facility during that even as court cases chal- little change in their attitudes 2014,” the survey said. between 2014 and 2018 on the Catholics “mirror the rest of Catholics said they’ve become protests in St. Louis May 31. lenging it proceed, the rule legality of abortion, research- the country pretty closely, par- less supportive of abortion over can take effect. An emergency stay had been sought by some ers detected movement in many ticularly white Catholics,” Jack- time, while 11% said they’d be- abortion rights advocates. Catherine Glenn Foster, president and demographic groups, Catholics son said. Fifty-three percent of come more supportive. Among CEO of Americans United for Life, said in an Aug. 15 statement included. white Catholics believe most white Catholics, 8% said they’re Planned Parenthood knows this decision “will feed its reality Natalie Jackson, director of or all abortions should be legal now more supportive, but 9% distortion field that, despite being one of the most generously research for the Public Reli- compared to 40% who say most report growing less supportive. tax-funded nonprofits in America, it is somehow being attacked gion Research Institute, said the or all should be illegal, she said, Among other nonwhite Cath- simply because the Department of Health and Human Services changes in attitude reflect the “so they’re right in line” with olics, 13% say they’ve grown wishes to respect congressional intent. And Congress was clear: nation’s political divisions. the majority of Americans. more supportive of abortion, as Title X was never meant to fund abortions. The law is clear.” According to the survey, However, “when you look at opposed to 9% who say they’re which was released Aug. 13, Hispanic Catholics, you’re look- now less supportive. Fearing threat, Pittsburgh church 54% of Americans believe ing at a different picture,” she Find he full PRRI survey on cancels summertime parish festival abortion should be legal in all told CNS. abortion attitudes at https://bit. A majority of Hispanics, 52%, ly/31tLOUa. WASHINGTON (CNS)—A church in the Diocese of Pittsburgh or most cases, while 40% be- announced Aug. 13 it was canceling a popular summer event, its parish festival, after receiving what it called “a disturbing mes- sage.” In a news release, the diocese only said that an office in African Bishop: Church Must Work its pastoral center received a handwritten letter that said “can- cel August 14-17 Festival Security Problem is Huge,” and that “only one parish, Our Lady of Grace in Scott, was scheduled to To End Violence Against Albinos hold a festival on those dates. ... Although there was no direct CAPE TOWN, South Africa threat, the letter raised grave concern due to the appalling chain (CNS)—The Church in Af- of mass violence that our nation has experienced,” the diocese rica must work to end violence said. “Father David Bonnar, the priest-administrator, was imme- against people with albinism diately notified, and he immediately notified law enforcement. through its schools and other The sender has not been identified, so Father Bonnar announced education efforts, said Bishop today, with deep regret, that the festival has been canceled.” In Sithembele Sipuka of Mthatha, an Aug. 13 story, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review daily newspaper South Africa, first vice presi- said the priest was worried about safety and didn’t want to risk dent of the Symposium of Epis- loss of life, even if it meant the parish would lose money. copal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar. The symposium, known as SECAM, condemns “all forms of violence against albinos,” Watch from murders to mutilations to harmful attitudes, the bishop (CNS photo/Carlo Allegri, Reuters) Catholic said in an Aug. 14 telephone Emmanuel Rutema and Baraka Lusambo, Tanzanian youths with albi- interview. “It’s the mindset that nism who had limbs chopped off in witchcraft rituals, talk during an Mass needs to be changed,” he add- art class in the Staten Island borough of New York City Jan. 28. Sunday, 6:30 a.m., ed, noting that superstitions are Tanzania reported the highest parts of persons with albinism WREX-TV Channel 13 entrenched. number of killings, Amnesty can make someone rich,” it Rockford About 150 people with al- binism have been killed for International said in an Aug. 14 said. Anytime at their body parts since 2014 in statement from Johannesburg. The body of a person with www.rockforddiocese.org/tvmass countries that include Tan- “These waves of violent at- albinism can bring many thou- Brought to you by the Diocesan Office of zania, Malawi, Mozambique tacks are fueled by the false sands of dollars on the black Communications and Publications and Congo. With 76 murders, and dangerous myth that body market. Nation/World The Observer | FRIDAY AUGUST 23, 2019 | 7 Vatican Official: Church Must News in Brief Yearlong ‘window’ in New York statute be Prudent about Medjugorje of limitations on abuse suits opens KNOCK, Ireland (CNS)— dioceses and parishes was then ALBANY, N.Y. (CNS)—New York state’s yearlong “window” in Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovi- lifted by papal decree. the statute of limitations opened Aug. 14, allowing suits to be na, is a place of prayer, conver- Some of the six visionaries filed by victims alleging abuse by priests, Church workers and sion and pilgrimage for millions say Mary still appears to them employees of public schools, hospitals and other institutions no of people, but the Church must be daily and gives them messages. matter how long ago the alleged abuse occurred. Gov. Andrew prudent and not rush to any judg- However, in 2017, when asked Cuomo signed the Child Victims Act into law Feb. 14, opening ment on the alleged Marian ap- about this, Pope Francis ap- this window in the state’s statute of limitations and making it paritions there, said Archbishop peared to doubt the ongoing na- easier for abuse victim-survivors to sue over the next year. The Rino Fisichella, president of the ture of these apparitions. state’s Catholic bishops supported the final measure because it Pontifical Council for Promoting Differentiating between the was drafted to include both private and public institutions. Ear- New Evangelization. Vatican’s pastoral care of Med- lier versions only targeted the Catholic Church. Speaking to Catholic News jugorje and the doctrinal study Service at Knock Shrine in of the apparitions, Archbishop As Calif. novena ends, Christians urged County Mayo Aug. 15 Archbish- (CNS photo/Sarah Mac Donald) Fisichella said that, following the Archbishop Rino Fisichella op Fisichella spoke of attend- papal commission’s conclusions, to be society’s ‘moral conscience’ ing the first officially approved “is always prudent,” Archbish- “we are now in another step SAN FRANCISCO (CNS)—Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone Church festival at Medjugorje in op Fisichella said. (phase) in order to understand of San Francisco called for early August. In May 2018, Pope Francis what happened in Medjugorje.” Christians to be the “moral “I confess the experience was named Polish Archbishop Hen- “We need to understand all of conscience” of society during very beautiful, seeing about ryk Hoser as apostolic visi- this together: why there is such a Mass marking the end of a 70,000 young people praying tor to the shrine, after a papal a huge number of pilgrims, of novena against an upcom- and living together and listen- commission recommended that prayers and to understand also ing abortion bill. From Aug. 3 ing to catechesis,” he told CNS, Medjugorje, which attracts up how the possible apparitions in to Aug. 11, California dioceses describing it as a mini-World to 3 million visitors annually, Medjugorje (relate) to the life of and archdioceses prayed a no- Youth Day. be designated a pontifical shrine the Church. ... vena for the intercession of Our (CNS photo/Debra Greenblat, Archdiocese of San Francisco Office of Human Life & Dignity) As always, when confronted with Vatican oversight. A ban “To rush this delicate matter Lady of Guadalupe to defeat a with an apparition, the Church on pilgrimages organized by is a mistake.” Worshippers pray the rosary at measure approved by the state San Francisco’s Cathedral of St. Senate, S.B. 24, which would Mary of the Assumption before require state college and uni- Mass Aug. 11. Illinois Bishop Reflects Against Violence D.C. Priest versity health centers to stock Bishop Edward K. Braxton of medication abortion pills. The state Assembly was expected to Belleville, pictured at the fall take up the bill soon after the Legislature’s Aug. 12 return from general assembly of the U.S. Found Guilty its recess. In his homily for the 9 a.m. Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Conference of Catholic Bishops, the archbishop spoke about the culture of death’s expression in recently wrote a pastoral letter WASHINGTON, D.C. (CNS) society and how Christians can respond to it. He began by citing a that advised Catholics not to —A Capuchin Franciscan recent New York Times editorial that called for embracing the basic expect God to intervene to stop priest was found guilty Aug. 15 values that have historically glued American society together. gun violence. “Here on earth, of four counts of child sexual God’s work must truly be our abuse from when he served as own,” he said and asked Catho- Catholic peace advocates commemorate a parochial vicar at the Shrine lic leaders — clergy, religious Hiroshima, Nagasaki anniversaries and lay — to establish opportu- of the Sacred Heart, here. WASHINGTON (CNS) -- About 40 peace advocates representing nities to pray for an end to gun Father Urbano Vazquez, who violence and to search for solu- served at the shrine from 2014 about a dozen religious communities held a special Hiroshima tions to gun violence. until his November 2018 ar- and Nagasaki Commemora- (CNS photo/Bob Roller) rest, was found guilty in D.C. tion Prayer Service of Repen- Superior Court on three felony tance midday Aug. 9 outside counts of second-degree child the White House in Washing- sexual assault with aggravat- ton. It was the 74th anniversary Attorneys: Allegation against ing circumstances, and on one of the United States dropping misdemeanor count of sexual an atomic bomb on Nagasaki, abuse of a child. Japan, killing about 74,000 S.C. Bishop ‘Provably False’ The verdicts came after an (CNS photo/courtesy Art Laffin) people. Three days earlier, the Michiko Kodama (far right) is CHARLESTON, S.C. (CNS) provably false,” wrote attor- eight-day trial and two days group held a similar obser- —Attorneys for Bishop Robert neys Bruce Barket and Aida of jury deliberation. Father seen in Washington with other vance at the Pentagon to mark peace activists Aug. 9. E. Guglielmone of Charleston Leisenring. “As the plaintiff Vazquez, 46, will be sentenced the Aug. 6, 1945, bombing by released a statement Aug. 14 say- admitted to a family member, in November and faces a maxi- the U.S. of Hiroshima, killing more than 100,000 people. It was ing that the allegations of sexual he made this up in order to get mum sentence of up to 45 years the first atomic bomb used in warfare. Japan surrendered Aug. abuse of a minor levied against money from the Church (‘it’s in prison. 15. Organizers of the commemoration said the public witness him are “provably false.” worth a try,’ the plaintiff said).” Last March, Father Vazquez called on the U.S. government to repent for the bombings of Ja- In the lawsuit, Powers v. Dio- The statement continued: “Al- turned down a plea deal, and pan and urged the abolition of all nuclear weapons worldwide. cese of Rockville Centre, filed though he was under no obliga- opted for a jury trial. He has the same day in State Court in tion to do so, (the bishop) sub- maintained his innocence since Anniversary actions and events were held Aug. 6-9 in Hiroshima Nassau County, New York, the mitted himself to a polygraph the accusations first surfaced. and Nagasaki as well as at nuclear weapons facilities throughout plaintiff alleged that Bishop examination, which he passed.” All the victims were mem- the U.S. In Washington, the peace group heard from Michiko Ko- Guglielmone sexually abused “We will see the plaintiff in bers of the shrine parish, which dama, who, at age 7, experienced the Hiroshima atomic bomb- him in 1978 or 1979. court and the bishop will be serves a predominately Span- ing. At 82, she is now the assistant secretary-general of the Japan “These allegations are false, cleared,” they stated. ish-speaking community. Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations.

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BATAVIA 40 Days for Life sign-up: Holy Cross Parish, 2300 Main St., is participating in several 40 Days for Life events beginning Sept. 24, including a kick-off Mass at 7 p.m. Sept. 23 and prayers at the Aurora Planned Parenthood facility. Sign up after Masses Sept. 7 and 8. Info: 630-879-4750 Send Details

Friends of the Poor Walks: St. Vincent de Paul Society will host its annual Friends of the Poor Walk in September. Please send your parish’s date, time, place (Photo provided) and sign-up information to us by Paul Bageanis Aug. 28.

(Photo provided) ‘Tootsie Roll’ drives: The Aurora’s Holy Intellectual Disabilities, or OLSH Grad “Tootsie Roll” fund drive weekend Angels Holds Family will be Sept. 20 and 21. Please send your Knights of Columbus Fest Signs to council’s dates, times and places Holy Angels Parish in Aurora by Sept. 4. held its third annual Family See submission information Fest recently. Parishioners were Division 2 below. treated to live music, a carica- ture artist (above), bingo (left), Submit News cake walk, snow cones, dinner Football (below) and more. ROCKFORD—Paul Bag- Parish, school and Catholic organization publicists may eanis received a tweet Aug. 6 send news and photos about from Trey Brock, a new free their upcoming and recent agent wide receiver for the activities. Submissions will be Kansas City Chiefs. forwarded to El Observador Bageanis, a graduate of Our and to the diocesan calendar. Lady of the Sacred Heart Acad- Deadline: 10 days before publication. emy in Rockford, left Aug. 10 to begin playing football Online: Use the form at http:// observer.rockforddiocese.org/ for Hillsdale College, Brock’s contact-us. Click on Submit alma mater. Events and News. “Exciting doesn’t begin to By Mail: Send to The Observer, describe it,” Bageanis says. P.O. Box 7044, Rockford, IL 61125. “He told me to put God at the center of my life, and when Elsewhere practice is over to keep work- ing, even if people give me Aug 31 JOLIET DIOCESE funny looks.” Mass for Life: 9-11 a.m.; Our “I’m proud of Paul,” says Lady of Mercy, 701 S. Eola Road, John Guth, former football Aurora. Celebrant: Bishop R. coach of the OLSH Guardians. Daniel Conlon of the Joliet “I’ve known him since he Diocese. Rosary procession after Mass to Planned Parenthood, was in kindergarten, an ambi- Let’s Celebrate! Did we miss about 1.4 miles; shuttle service Let’s Celebrate! tious hard worker. Paul in life available. Speaker: Nancy Kreuzer,

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MEET US ON THE WEB Save the Date Sept 12 ST. CHARLES Fox Valley Women’s Bible study: Find 9:15-11 a.m. (Thursdays through Nov. 21); St. Patrick, 6N491 Crane Road. For women from Fox Valley parishes. Topic: The Letter to our the Romans. Age appropriate childcare provided. Cost: $30. Info: Deb Davison, 630-845-0970 Sept 13 ST. CHARLES blogs Golf outing: 1 a.m. registration, noon shotgun start, Prairie Landing Golf Club, 2325 Longest and online Dr., West Chicago. Proceeds for Lazarus House. 18 holes of golf, features lunch, dinner buffet, awards; raffles. Cost: $175 per golfer. Info: https://lazarushouse.net/ Go to our lazarushouseopen/ (Photos provided) Sept 13-15 website at McHenry Deanery Respect Life Goes to the County Fair BATAVIA http://observer. 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A Good News Story Q&A Jesus Tells of the Gate to Heaven Catholic News Service “Strive to enter though the to enter. “Then will you stand outside knock- How did esus traveled many places, and narrow gate ...” everywhere He went, He taught ing and saying, ‘Lord, open the door for Jesus J great crowds of people about us.’ He will say to you in reply, ‘I do not describe God. know where you are from,’” Jesus said. the gate Jesus often used parables to teach “And you will say, ‘We ate and drank important lessons. For example, through in your company and you taught in our to God’s the parable of the rich fool, He taught that streets.’ Then he will say to you, ‘I do not kingdom? it was not right to become obsessed with know where you are from. Depart from (CNS) storing up wealth on earth. And He used me, all you evildoers!’” the parable of the barren fig tree to show Bible Trivia: Afterward, Jesus said, the people the people that they would perish if they What would In Luke 13, what parables did Jesus outside the door would see Abraham, did not repent of their sins. use to describe God’s kingdom? Isaac, Jacob and all the prophets in the people In addition to teaching, Jesus also

(Hint: verses 18-21) kingdom of God. The people would wail

be doing healed people who were sick or pos- yeast the and Answer: the parables of the mustard seed seed mustard the of parables the Answer: and grind their teeth, realizing that they outside the sessed by unclean spirits. No matter what the problem was, Jesus could cure it. were not going to be allowed into the master’s Jesus did all these things as He and “Strive to enter through the narrow kingdom. door? the Apostles passed through towns and gate, for many, I tell you, will attempt “And people will come from the east villages on their way to Jerusalem. to enter but will not be strong enough,” and the west and from the north and the Read more During His travels, Jesus also was Jesus answered. south and will recline at table in the king- about it in asked many questions. One time, a per- He went on to describe how the mas- dom of God,” Jesus said. “For behold, Luke 12 and 13 son wanted to know if only a few people ter of the house would arise and lock his some are last who will be first, and some would be saved. door. After that, no one would be allowed are first who will be last.”

St. Teresa of Calcutta is Jesus Talks More Honored on Sept. 7 About Heaven Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu was for 20 years. In 1946, There are several places in the Bible born in 1910 in Albania. She took she heard a call from where Jesus described the kingdom of the name Teresa after joining the God to care for the heaven. Sisters of Loreto in 1928. poorest of the poor. One example is in Matthew 22:1-14, St. Te- She left her order where Jesus compared the kingdom of resa was and began to rescue (CNS photo/Luciano Mellace, Reuters) heaven to a king giving a wedding feast sent to sick and poor people St. Teresa of Calcutta (left) always tried to help poor for his son. Calcut- from the slums of Cal- people. She gives a widow in India documents for a The king twice sent his servants to sum- ta (also cutta. She soon was new house. mon the invited guests, but they would not c a l l e d joined by many volunteers, some her ability to use media around come, Jesus said. (CNS file photo/Paul Harin Kolkata), of whom she formed into her the world to help spread the mes- Some of the guests killed the servants, A woman touches a relic I n d i a , religious order, the Missionaries sage of her work. so the king’s army destroyed the murderers of St. Teresa of Calcutta after a Mass at the Ba- w h e r e of Charity. She died in 1997 and was and their city. silica of Santa Anastasia she taught St. Teresa drew many people canonized in 2016. We remember “The feast is ready, but those who were al Palatino in Rome. children to God through her goodness and her on Sept. 7. invited were not worthy to come,” the king said. He told his servants to go out into the streets and invite anyone they could find. The servants filled the hall with both good Puzzle and bad people. When the king entered the feast, he saw Unscramble the letters in each word and arrange them to form a quotation from the children’s a man who was not dressed in a wedding story. garment. When the king asked why, the man was silent. “Bind his hands and feet, and cast him lal mrof oyu vileroesd em tredap into the darkness outside, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth,” the king ______commanded. Not having a wedding gar- ment was a symbol that the man had not

______repented. Answers: all, from, you, evildoers, me, depart. Depart from me, all you evildoers you all me, from Depart depart. me, evildoers, you, from, all, Answers: “Many are invited, but few are chosen,” Jesus said about the kingdom of heaven. 12 | FRIDAY AUGUST 23, 2019 | The Observer Our Catholic View ‘Thou Shall Not Steal’ The traditional wording of reasons. Besides, sometimes a the Seventh Commandment is Ethically Speaking simple mathematical approach typically rather simple: “You isn’t possible or even the best by Father shall not steal.” Like the other way to go about it. commandments, in addition Kenneth One challenge to offering to the prohibition against Wasilewski restitution comes with the “stealing” or “theft,” this one Diocesan Ethicist possibility of exposing the has far-reaching implications [email protected] wrong of the one who has

(CNS photo/courtesy of Warner Bros.) for our moral lives. Some of stolen. The fear of being Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson star in a these implications are rather intuitive, others discovered may prevent someone from offering scene from the movie “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: may not be as readily apparent. Therefore, the restitution. Nevertheless, justice demands that it Part 1.” Popular novels and films, including the “Harry Potter” next several columns will look at some of these is offered in some fashion. series, feature fate that enables people to save the world. implications. The Church teaches that restitution should To begin with the most obvious focus of be made for theft, but she does not demand Faith Alive this commandment, “theft” or “stealing” that one always publicly expose one’s own involves taking something that either belongs to wrongdoing. There may be situations where someone else, or that one does not have a right people are able to restore what they’ve stolen A Christian to. This presupposes the fact that people have a without bringing undesirable attention to legitimate right to own things. themselves in the process. Understanding of The Catholic Church believes that people Restitution might also prove difficult or have a right to private property — in whatever complicated for other reasons, for example, Divine Providence form (land, material goods, etc.), so long as it if the theft occurred many years prior, or the is acquired appropriately (see the Catechism of stolen item no longer exists, or the victim was As we continue to consider divine providence, the Catholic Church 2401-2403 for more on the unknown, or no longer reachable, etc. What is a third distorted approach describes God’s inter- Church’s understanding of the right to personal someone to do in situations like these? actions in terms of fate. property). If the victim cannot have stolen property Fate suggests we have a predetermined out- Therefore, to take something that rightly restored in a more direct fashion, then come, with few or no choices. Some of our favor- belongs to someone else, or to deprive someone restitution might take the form of offering a ite contemporary stories feature strong aspects of what they have a right to, are both injustices. similar amount to a charity with the intent of of fate. A person might be fated to be king or to Doing so may or may not be motivated by benefitting others to the degree that the person who stole had previously wronged someone. take up a difficult task that will save the world. greed, envy or malice. Regardless, it is always a failure in justice, respect and charity. But what if a person, by the time they The ancient Greek tragedy “Oedipus Rex” As with any wrongdoing, repenting and have come to repentance and seek to make describes Oedipus’ fate: He will kill his father and seeking forgiveness are necessary. But with restitution, no longer have the financial or marry his mother, despite trying desperately theft, something else is likely necessary too. If material means to do so? In such a case one not to do those things. Popular novels and films, one has taken something unjustly from another might seek to offer restitution in the form of including “Harry Potter” and “Game of Thrones,” person, then the Church recognizes that justice time spent volunteering or even in prayer. feature fate that enables people to save the demands restitution (CCC 2412). Other scenarios can also be confusing, for world. The motivation for this teaching is ultimately instance, if something rather insignificant was from Scripture. For example, in Luke’s Gospel taken. In such cases just the acknowledgement The stories we tell about fate shape our sense there’s the story of the tax collector Zaccheus of the wrong and an offer to make up for it may of the degree of choice that we have. These sto- who is praised by Jesus for pledging to restore be sufficient. ries indicate that it is we humans who save the what he’s stolen fourfold (Luke 19:1-10). At the heart of restitution is ultimately the world, especially if we follow our fated path. As a general rule, restitution should be desire for justice — an effort to return balance Christian thinking assents to none of these commensurate with the wrongdoing. If I have to a situation where an individual recognizes paths. In contrast, Christians insist that God is not deprived someone of $100, I should offer that the wrongdoing caused a lack of balance. In this a mere being among others. God cannot be fully much in restitution. Despite what seems to be a way, restitution becomes an acknowledgement described by any object — including human simple mathematical approach to restitution, it that the other person is worthy of respect, which can prove to be a very difficult thing for many itself is a prerequisite for Christian charity. imagination. All time and space, the smallest atom, the largest living being, everything known and un- Scripture Reflection for Aug. 25, 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time known, is God’s. We don’t fully know who God is, but Christians do not dismiss God simply be- cause we cannot see or understand all of what A Spiritual Marathon God might be. BY JEM SULLIVAN when he speaks of striving to enter through the Though God is mysterious, God reveals Himself Catholic News Service narrow gate. to us. Many people have testified to God’s real However, in hearing Jesus’ words, we might and direct presence in their lives. Some have hen a neighbor announced she conclude that the Christian life is an unrealistic written down these encounters, through the planned to run a marathon, her and restrictive burden that few live up to. Jesus’ power of the Holy Spirit, in Scripture. motivation impressed us all. Even words point to a much deeper reality. more remarkable was the trans- Scripture names God’s whole history with Jesus is inviting us to the discipline of Wformation of her daily life as she prepared to discipleship that strengthens us to complete us: God creates, redeems and draws us toward achieve her goal. the race that opens the door to eternal life with Christ’s Second Coming, when God will be “all in In the months God. We were created for this eternal union and all” (1 Cor 15:28). Scripture reveals that God cares leading to the our spiritual discipline is the path to get there. deeply for us (Ps 139:13-14). marathon, she kept Spiritual discipline is never easy. Yet it is How can God do this for every single being? If to a rigorous running the only path that leads to inner peace and God was a mere object in the universe, we would schedule, made dependence on God in all circumstances quickly dismiss God’s presence. Precisely because changes to her diet, of life. And so the author of the Letter to God is not a mere object, that means God is for ensured she got plenty Hebrews reminds us of a truth we know well: of rest, and fought me, you and for the smallest atom, too. “At the time, all discipline seems a cause through the physical not for joy but for pain, yet later it brings the God exists entirely as God, while we exist en- aches and pains that come with an intense peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who tirely as ourselves, too. So our free will and God’s training routine. are trained by it.” will co-exist. We are part of God’s real, everlast- Without the discipline required of marathon So what are some spiritual paths the Church ing love. Yet love is not coercive, but frees us to runners, she could not have accomplished her offers to those who strive to enter through the be ourselves and make decisions even as God goal. On race day, she beamed with a sense of narrow gate? The discipline of making time for constantly seeks us. accomplishment while noting that every step God in the midst of a busy day is a first step. God’s presence in our history exists even of the rigorous discipline she had followed for Then turning to Scripture in silent, prayerful despite human suffering and the presence of many months was worth the satisfaction of reflection guides us on the path of letting God evil. (Read the Book of Job or stories of Christian completing the race. speak divine wisdom into the events, joys and If we desire to grow in the spiritual life, martyrs.) Christians believe that God stands challenges of life. then spiritual discipline is a necessary part of Continued on page 14 Pray for, and expect in faith, the abiding the journey of faith. Jesus points to this truth Continued on page 14 Our Catholic View The Observer | FRIDAY AUGUST 23, 2019 | 13 Di erent View CNS/Joe Heller Catholic Talk of Immigrants, Refugees To speak of immigration and refugees in the United States of America at this historical juncture is risky business. One never knows where one’s conversation partner stands on this question. One does not know whether one will be welcomed into that conversation again. While many Catholics seem reluctant to speak about immigration to avoid confl ict, ironically we hear about the topic everywhere on social networks and in the mass media. Yet, there is no irony without Journeying Together consequences. Many voices by Hos man that are loud and prejudiced Ospino are feasting in the silence of Professor of theology voices that are more moderate and religious education, and better informed about our Boston College Catholic tradition regarding Catholic News Service immigrants and refugees. Silence has consequences. Remaining silent before the excesses of people who demonize immigrants and twist their experiences for political or social gain has consequences. Remaining silent by failing to affi rm the human Pray, But Work from Facts dignity of every immigrant and refugee has consequences. This is not the fi rst time in the history of our nation that conversations about immigration and refugees create animosity. The story is told of Charitably Speaking Catholic Charities a gentleman who was refi nes and expands our Some episodes in the past have ended in exclusion and violence against immigrant groups. Have we learned something from our running late for an by Patrick Winn employment placement important meeting. Director, Rockford Diocese programs we build on our own history? After circling the block Catholic Charities work placing refugees in If not, it is imperative that every catechetical program of the building where productive employment. for Catholic children and adults today puts serious time the meeting was to be Our success rate is always into studying the consequences of biased rhetoric against [email protected] convened in 10 minutes, above 90% placement, immigrants. European Catholics who arrived in the U.S. about a he fi nally turned to prayer saying, “Oh usually above 93%, within 120 days of century ago experienced such biases. God, please let me fi nd a parking space and arrival. Let us not ignore the brutal mistreatment of immigrants from I will give up drinking, go to church and Immigrants are not employable. Africa brought to our shores under the most dehumanizing give to charity.” According to the Bureau of Labor conditions. Decades of discrimination against immigrants from Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean should give us pause. No sooner did he say his “amen” to that Statistics, labor force participation 2during the recent record setting economic We must take time to learn about the consequences of career-saving prayer, than a space opened remaining silent before the mistreatment and exploitation of up and he quickly backed into it. With expansion: immigrants in other societies. There are important lessons to heartfelt emotion he quickly ran from his a. White high school graduates: 50% for learn from the tragic end of refugees who were denied asylum by car saying, “Never mind. I found one.” foreign born; 53% for native born. b. Black high school graduates: 70.4% for nations that could have welcomed them. Politicians seek a solution to the current Ignorance feeds silence. Even when someone speaks, doing immigration crisis and decide to campaign foreign born; 58% for native born. c. Hispanic high school graduates: 72.2% so with prejudice would silence the truth. Ignorance and silence for comprehensive immigration reform that together make us complicit in sin. off ers nothing that can be enacted but can for foreign born; 67.6% for native born. d. White bachelor’s degree: 69.5% for I have been paying close attention to recent debates in the still brag, “Never mind. I foreign born; 72.7% for U.S. about immigration and refugees. Doing this is sometimes found one.” native born. painful. More painful is to learn that quite a good number of Rather than work ome of God’s greatest e. Black bachelor’s the voices that are loud and prejudiced about immigrants and for conscience-formed degree: 82.1% for foreign refugees are Catholic. “compassionate” gifts are unanswered ‘S born; 76.7% for native The pain becomes more acute when Catholics, especially immigration reform prayers.’ born. many holding positions of leadership in Church and society, we bog down defi ning f. Hispanic bachelor’s choose to remain silent before the excesses of the loud and “comprehensive” and — Garth Brooks degree: 74.4% for foreign prejudiced voices — Catholic and non-Catholic — or fall short thereby negate any chance born; 87.7% for native from being prophetic. of agreement. born. Did we all read the same Bible? Did we all study the same Cruel stalemate follows rather than Immigrants are more likely to use Catechism of the Catholic Church? Did we ever pay any acknowledging that someone else may be public benefi ts than native-born attention to the social teachings of the Church about immigration right. Our own axes grind out an agenda Americans. and refugees? Did we ever hear that rejecting the other is that keeps us from seeing, as John Adams 3Immigrants are no more likely than equivalent to rejecting Jesus? observed, how inconvenient facts can be. native-born Americans to use public I am personally invested in this conversation. I am an Are we willing to listen? Will we accept benefi ts and most can’t access them for the immigrant and have immigrant relatives. I serve in a parish answers we don’t like? Do we pray that fi rst fi ve years of residency. During that community constituted by thousands of immigrants. I know that the immigration crisis will end without period, they are likely to become many of the women and men who are renewing thousands of challenging our beliefs? For immigrants (as employed. Catholic parishes in the U.S. are immigrants. distinguished from refugees and asylees So if we’re truly seeking a solution to Not all Catholics have to be immigrants or refugees to become and visa holders) can we be persuaded the multi-faceted immigration crisis let’s invested in this conversation, of course. Neither does one need that they are not “free-riders” unworthy of make sure that we operate only from to be in a parish with large numbers of immigrants to affi rm the compassionate human respect? facts. Prayers will then only seem to go dignity of immigrant women and men. Some of the issues: unanswered. As the conversation about immigrants and refugees continues, Refugees fl ood the jobs market. The answer may be “not yet” when an Catholics in the U.S. have a fourfold responsibility: Prophetically Whatever the economic trends, approach not based on American principles decry prejudiced rhetoric, remember our own history, educate refugees do not fl ood the job market. is championed or “no” when a proposal ourselves about who immigrants are and why they arrive in our 1 country, and affi rm the human dignity of every immigrant and Rather, they come fully vetted with valued does not honor human dignity and respect skills and needed technical abilities. As for new arrivals. refugee.

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 22nd Ordinary Time Labor Day Gregory the Great, pope, Col 1:1-8; Ps 52:10-11; Lk Col 1:9-14; Ps 98:2-6; Lk Col 1:15-20; Ps 100:1-5; Lk Blessed Virgin Mary Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29; Ps 1 Thes 4:13-18; Ps 96:1, doctor of the Church 4:38-44 5:1-11 5:33-39 Col 1:21-23; Ps 54:3-4, 6, 68:4-7, 10-11; Heb 12:18- 3-5, 11-13; Lk 4:16-30 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11; Ps 27:1, † Father Clement P. Petit, † Father J. J. Cli ord, 1947 Father Perfecto Vasquez 8; Lk 6:1-5 19, 22-24a; Lk 14:1, 7-14 † Father Michael A. 4, 13-14; Lk 4:31-37 1997 Retired priests † Father Edward C. † Bishop Thomas G. Welter, 1946 † Father James A. Molloy, U.S. Priests Fanning, 1974 Doran, 2016 Pope Emeritus 1983 U.S. Bishops Pope Francis Benedict XVI Bishop David J. Malloy Father Robert McClellan

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 23rd Ordinary Time Peter Claver, priest Col 2:6-15; Ps 145:1b-2, Col 3:1-11; Ps 145:2-3, 10- Most Holy Name of the Blessed John Chrysostom, bishop, Exaltation of the Holy Cross Wis 9:13-18b; Ps 90:3-6, Col 1:24-2:3; Ps 62:6-7, 9; 8-11; Lk 6:12-19 13b; Lk 6:20-26 Virgin Mary doctor of the Church Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1b- 12-17; Phlm 9-10, 12-17; Lk 6:6-11 Priests of the Rockford Msgr. Robert Sweeney Col 3:12-17; Ps 150:1b-6; 1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14; Ps 2, 34-38; Phil 2:6-11; Jn Lk 14:25-33 Priests of the McHenry Deanery Lk 6:27-38 16:1b-2a, 5, 7-8, 11; Lk 3:13-17 Father Caloy Saligumba, Deanery Sisters of Loretto 6:39-42 † Father John Kilkenny, SOLT † Father James W. 1917; † Father Edward J. Friedrich, 1940; † Father Connolly , 1984 James Toumey, 1957 Priests of the Sterling Diocesan seminarians Deanery 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 24th Ordinary Time Cornelius, pope, and Cyprian, Robert Bellarmine, bishop, 1 Tm 3:14-16; Ps 111:1-6; Januarius, bishop, martyr Andrew Kim Tae-gon, priest, Matthew, Apostle, Ex 32:7-11, 13-14; Ps bishop, martyrs doctor of the Church Lk 7:31-35 1 Tm 4:12-16; Ps 111:7-10; Paul Chong Ha-sang and evangelist companions, martyrs 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19; 1 Tm 1 Tm 2:1-8; Ps 28:2, 7-9; Lk 1 Tm 3:1-13; Ps 101:1b-3b, † Msgr. William G. Lk 7:36-50 Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19:2- 1:12-17; Lk 15:1-32 7:1-10 5-6; Lk 7:11-17 McMillan, 1973; † Father Father Timothy Barr 1 Tm 6:2c-12; Ps 49:6-10, 5; Mt 9:9-13 † Father Cletus A. Anger, † Father Michael J. Foley, Priests of the DeKalb Willis L. Bradley, 1988 17-20; Lk 8:1-3 Sept. 22: † Father Daniel 1991 1929 Deanery Priests of the Elgin † Father Michael Tuomey, B. Geoghegan, 1989; † Father Matthew Priests of the Aurora Deanery 1951 Father Edwin F. Millen, McMorrow Deanery Priests of the Freeport 2006 Deanery Father Burt Absalon

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 25th Ordinary Time 111th Anniversary of the Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20; Ps Ezr 9:5-9; (Ps) Tb 13:2-4, Cosmas and Damian, martyrs Vincent de Paul, priest Blessed Virgin Mary Am 8:4-7; Ps 113:1-2, 4-8; Rockford Diocese 1908-2019 122:1-5; Lk 8:19-21 7-8; Lk 9:1-6 Hg 1:1-8; Ps 149:1b-6a, Hg 2:1-9; Ps 43:1-4; Lk Wenceslaus, martyr Pius of Pietrelcina, priest Lawrence Ruiz and 1 Tm 2:1-8; Lk 16:1-13 † Father Laurence C. † Msgr. James A. Solon, 9b; Lk 9:7-9 9:18-22 companions, martyrs † Archbishop Edward F. Ezr 1:1-6; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk Prendergast, 1950 1940 Father John Stringini For those in discernment Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a; (Ps) Jer Hoban, 1966; † Father 8:16-18 Sept. 23: † Msgr. John F. Father Paul Lipinski 31:10-13; Lk 9:43b-45 Paul E. Kunkel, 1967; † Father Frank J. Keenan, Regan, 1969 Father James McKitrick † Father Paul W. Sims, † Father John E. Reuland 1944 Father Antoni Kretowicz Father Oscar Cortes 1918 1979 Father Daniel Peters Religious sisters Father James Parker

29 30 Key to listings Join the Holy Father in Daily Scripture Readings praying for his special Celebrate 26th Ordinary Time Jerome, priest, doctor of the Fly the Flag intention this month: Am 6:1a, 4-7; Ps 146:7-10; Church Sept. 2 — Labor Day † Pray for the priests who the people 1 Tm 6:11-16; Lk 16:19-31 Zec 8:1-8; Ps 102:16-23, Sept. 11 — Patriot Day (half- have served the Rockford The Protection of who pass Father Michael Bolger 29; Lk 9:46-50 sta ) Diocese and who died this the Oceans: That Father Jerome Leake Sept. 17 — Constitution and month on the days listed. politicians, scientists on the faith. Citizenship Day and economists work Sept. 18 — Air Force Birthday Please pray for these men together to protect the Catechetical Sept. 25 — Gold Star and women who have a world’s seas and oceans. Mother’s Day Sunday is religious vocation — http://popesprayerusa. Sept. 15. net/ Support the prayer Vincent Strambi calendar and send Save the Date! 1745-1824 — feast day Sept. 25 Vincent joined the Passionists as priest in 1768. Over three decades he served as your message for a full Diocese of a leader of the congregation, ultimately as provincial. In 1801, he became bishop of month -- or a full year. Macerata in central Italy. Vincent reformed the diocese by caring for his priests. He Rockford 2019 built a seminary, staff ed it with gifted teachers, and taught there himself. Vincent also Call Kevin McCarthy at fostered a renewal of worship in his churches. In 1808, he refused to swear allegiance Youth Summit to Napoleon and was forced into exile. But when Napoleon abdicated in 1814, Vincent 815-399-4300 Oct. 27 returned to Macerata. In the fi nal decade of his life he personally turned an Austrian ext. 385 for details. army away from the province and cared for people suff ering from famine and a typhoid epidemic, all while continuing his reforms.

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The Feast of the Assumption Mass at St. Mary Parish in McHenry was a celebration of the parish’s 125th anniversary. Bishop David Malloy (at altar) celebrated the Mass with McHenry pastors, Father Godwin Asuquo (;eft), of St. Patrick Parish, Father David Austin (second from right) of St. Mary Parish; and Father Paul White (right) of Church of Holy Apostles. Assisting them was Deacon Craig Robinson (second from left) of the Church of Holy Apostles. The evening Mass was followed by an outdoor reception on the parish grounds. (Observer photos/Dan Szpekowski) McHenry’s St. Mary Celebrates 125 Years

Bishop David Malloy accepts the offertory gifts during Mass from parish members, shown front to back, Rich Bronars, Fran Wiser, and Don Wiser.

Bishop David Malloy blesses a new plaque to Over 150 parishioners attended the evening Mass at St. Mary Parish in McHenry on the Feast of the commemorate the Assumption, Aug. 15. It is the actual date in 1894 when the parish was founded 125 years ago. 125th anniversary of St. Mary Parish at the front of the church.

Fran Wiser (left) serves a piece of the St. Mary parish 125th anniversary cake to Bishop David Malloy in the tent set up for the outside gather- Artifacts from St. Mary Parish spanning 125 years will be on display at the parish for the next year. Photos of ing after Mass. all former pastors, including Father Fredrick Kirsch, founding pastor, are part of the display. 18 | FRIDAY AUGUST 23, 2019 | The Observer EXTRA

Jennifer Collins, director of the Life and Family Evangelization Office, wields a cellphone for one of many couples who wanted a picture with Bishop David Malloy at this year’s Silver and Gold wedding celebration Aug. 18 at St. Mary Parish in Huntley. Carrie and James Shannon (right) celebrated their silver — 25th — anniversary with five of their eight children. They are parishioners at St. Peter in Spring Grove.

Volunteers decorate tables for the anniversary celebration. (Observer photos/Margarita Mendoza) Silver and Gold 2019 Honorees

Couples are listed in alphabetical 60; Christopher and Gail Russell, Stacy Sloan, 25; Fredrick W. and Elburn Woodin, 50; order (not by years married) by 25; Longest-married couple hon- Lynne M. Wickham, 55; town and parish (if known) St. Gall: Philip and Elsie DelMas- Genoa ored — Carmen A. and Mary B. St. Thomas the Apostle: Bill and Source: Rockford Diocese Life and Siciliano, 75; Steven M. and Cher- tro, 65; Norbert A. and Cecelia M. Christine Batalden, 55; James and St. Catherine of Genoa: Donald Family Evangelization Office yl M. Szymanski, 25; Joseph and Lund, 50; Roy and Sandie Toms, 50; Kristin Blake, 25; John and Jackie and Clara Coffey, 60; Dennis and Geraldine Tryzna, 55; Bob and Di Cecco, 25; Frank and Colleen Tina Drendel, 25; Michael A. and Algonquin Diane Watts, 65; Elgin Kirkaldy, 50; Jaime and María Patricia A. Riedy, 55; Donald and St. Margaret Mary: Jerome A. Belvidere Raquel López, 50; Ruben and St. Joseph: Juan and María Teresa Teri Wille, Jr., 40; and Patricia A. Borchert, 62; Pat- Kimberly Perez, 25; Richard and Cornejo, 50; Jose and Patty Mu- noz, 25; José Guadalupe and Beat- Gilberts rick and Illine Hoehn, 25; Steven St. James: Earl and Lois Lung- Mary Thennes, 50; Ronald and and Tammy Ludwig, 25; John and riz Orduño, 25; strom, 71; Joseph and Diane Pel- Christine Trojan, 50; James M. St. Mary: Rich and Judy Pawlicki, Kim Miguel, 55; Anthony and licore, 50; Rodney and Karen Sny- and Jean C. Van Bosch, 60; Thom- St. Laurence: William and Eva 55; Theodore G. and Marilyn M. Rosemary Morici, 65; Osvaldo der, 50; as and Karine Vosberg, 25; Gerald Alvarado, 50; Keith and Camille Pearson, 50; and Ana Fe Viera, 25; Richard and and Marilyn Zopp, 50; Stras, 25; James “Sam” and Mari- Sandra Zordani, Sr., 50; Byron lyn Watson, 50; Hampshire DeKalb Aurora St Mary: John and Carol Dotzel, St. Mary: James J. and Marie C. Cierny, 25; William and Norma St. Charles Borromeo: Thomas 60; Myron and Lesia Kuropas, 55; and Darlene Bischoffer, 55; Rich- Annunciation of the Blessed Vir- Gabriel, 25; Bernardo and Caro- Carpentersville Christ The Teacher University lina Velázquez Plata Morales ard and Arlene Brouillette, 55; gin Mary: Armando and Anita Emmet and Suzanne Croke, 25; Parish: Raymond and Patricia Gonzáles, 25; John and Deanna Quintanilla, 50; George E. and Marcella E. Dren- St. Monica: Osvaldo and Romana Dembinski, 55; John and Mar- North, 60; Warren F. and Christine Holy Angels: Pedro and Florecita del, 71; Gordon and Linda Gray, Loyola, 25; Francisco Noé and tha B. Dlabal, 66; Tim and Sue M. Tejes, 50; Buhay, Jr., 60; Gerald and Linda 50; Thomas and Madeline Liebert, María Fe Ortega Ortega Martínez Higham, 50; Jim and Therese Las- Decker, 25; Joseph and Mary Di- St. Thomas More: Donald and Ruíz, 50; Juan and Maribel Ortiz, 50; Philip and Mary Lou Manning, dier, 55; James and Margaret Hall, kowski, 25; Terrence J. and Regina Louise Baczek, 50; Timothy and 65; James and Patricia Nowak, 55; 50; Harold and Ethel Schmit, 65; 25; Melvin and Linda Oros, 60; T. Smith, 55; Douglas and Holly Susan Dowd, 25; Charles and Joan Christopher and Janice Olson, 25; Teckenbrock, 25; Thomas and Joanne Vickroy, 68; Cary Felski, 60; Anthony and Barbara Deacon Jerome E. and Linda L. Lee and Sheila Wilming, 50; St. Mary: Robert and Linda Dan- Gorzak, 55; Steven T. and Lynn M. Ryndak, 50; John and Kathleen Harper, 50; Stanley and Mary Ju- Our Lady of Good Counsel: SS Peter and Paul: Emile and iel, 50; Barry and Diana Fohrman, Spahn, 50; Carol Bataille, 25; Ignatius and 50; Sam J. and Sharon C. Librizzi, rczyk, 50; Lawrence and Cynthia Edmund and Patricia Carroll, 50; Pelkowski, 50; Cyril “Gene” and Jessie Guzzo, 67; Christopher 50; Nicholas L. and Rosemary M. Harvard Richard L. and Velma L. Met- Janice Reed, 50; Bob and Helen and Kaye Heinhold, 25; Greg and Moore, 60; tel, 67; Charles S. and Beverly K. Regan, 60; Ralph and Ruthann St. Joseph: G. Thomas and Kassy Pinter, 25; Dennis and Nor- Moore, 55; Seisser, 55; Steven and Martha Gretchen Burroughs, 65; Rob- een Ryan, 50; Raymond and Patri- Dixon St. Joseph: Edward F. and Bar- Skog, 25; Ronald J. and Gemma D. ert and Mary Bywalec, 55; Percy cia Szydzik, 50; Jerry and Maria bara J. Lang, 55; St. Anne: Richard and Elizabeth Winters, 60; “Bill” and Patricia Gibson, 60; Ward, 50; Alfonso and María Esther Palafox, St. Rita of Cascia: Russell and Kanzler, 55; Freeport 25; Erwin and Mary Ann Schmid, Mary George, 50; Rodolfo and Crystal Lake St. Patrick: Anthony and Roberta 51; Eugene P. and Mary Jane Weid- Mireya Serna, 25; Fassler, 25; Kenneth L. and Ju- St. Mary: Timothy and Mida St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: Ray- ner, 65; St. Therese of Jesus: Gilberto and dith A. Mendel, 55; Rick and Julie Smith, 50; mond R. and Joan C. Alther, 50; Maria de los Angeles Escareno, Miller, 25; Huntley William L. and Mary K. Ander- St. Thomas Aquinas: Wayne and 25; Modesto and Lorena Favela, son, 50; William and Rosemary Karen Greene, 50; Howard and 25; Julián and Valentina Mejía, 25; Durand/Irish Grove Jean Stadel, 60; St. Mary: David and Nancy Becker, 60; Daniel J. and Carole Babicz, 25; Thomas C. and Di- Batavia C. Hess, 55; Donald V. and Norma St. Mary/St. Patrick: Eugene and Geneva ane L. Benbennick, 69; Carter C. M. Purn, 50; Richard and An- Veronica Hnilicka, 60; Klaus W. and Joan L. Berg, 62; Sebastián Holy Cross: David and Teresa tonette Reiff, 68; Ariel and Pazcie- and Monika Knappik, 55; Randal St. Peter: James and Janine Au- and Juanita Blanco, 62; John and Burdelak, 50; Ronald and Susan lo Robancho, 25; Robert and Pa- Lucas and Debra Reppen-Lucas, gustyn, 25; Matt and Patricia Margaret Bondi, 51; John and Lingle, 50; Don and Fran Nallen- tricia Schafer, 50; Wolfgang and 25; Gregory P. and Sharon M. We- Bales, 50; Paul and Mary Carol Rhonda Bondi, 25; Robert and weg, 59; James and Cecilia Nass, Colette Seifert, 55; Keith and gler, 25; MacDonald, 25; Frank and Kathy Olivia Capparelli, 62; Alvaro and EXTRA The Observer | FRIDAY AUGUST 23, 2019 | 19

This year’s annual diocesan Silver and Gold Mass honoring married couples celebrated more than 14,700 combined years of marriage.

and Olivia Capparelli, 62; Alvaro and Barbara A. Tokarz, 62; Leroy Oregon Cathy Gies, 55; Edward and Con- and Beverly Rosecky, 25; Hans E. and Candida Caraballo, 60; Wal- and Patricia Totman, 50; Vincent chi McDermott, 50; William and and Gaby J. van Blyenburgh, 55; ter and Nancy Carlson, 50; John P. and Susan Varco, 50; Cesar A. and St. Mary: Joseph and Dona Popp, Diane Robinson, 50; West Dundee and Patricia Casperson, 50; Ronald Gladys H. Vega, 50; Ronald E. and 60; and Florence Ciskoski, 60; Vincent Scales Mound Rita A. Wiedenfeld, 62; Raymond St. Catherine of Siena: Richard J. and Jane Costa, 68; Patrick and Rock Falls F. and Ann J. Wolski, 60; Richard Holy Trinity: Dennis L. and Jean and Katherine Corbett, 50; Paul Jean Cunningham, 50; Ken and and Joan Zampa, 60; Francis and St. Andrew: James and Karen F. Story, 50; and Nancy Dunn, 50; Deacon Gerry Cyzen, 60; Pasquale S. and Margaret Zilinsky, 50; Florian and Nelson, 60; Steven and Mary Alice Fox, 50; Irma G. Danna, 69; Steve and Bar- JoAnn Zydorowicz, 50; Somonauk Rick and Jeannine Hoff man, 50; bara Dolewski, 60; John and Caro- Rockford Charles A. and Patricia Janicki, lyn Dwyer, 50; William and Marcia Johnsburg St. John the Baptist: Robert and 55; Tom and Terri Lang, 50; Mario Elke, 55; Daniel and Robin Esta, 25; Charles and Nancy Stacy, 50; Kathryn Hart, 50; Arnold and Jac- and Wenonah Magleo, 50; Joseph William and Janet Fahey, 60; Ken- St. John the Baptist: Dwight and Cathedral of St. Peter: Edward queline Rucinski, 60; and Deborah Sakowski, 25; Earl neth and Janice Fron, 50; Damon Carol L. Dixon, 50; and Mary Allen, 50; John and Ju- and Nancy Saunders, 61; and Cristy Frugoli, 25; Joseph and lie Perino, 25; Spring Grove Christa Gehard, 50; Bill T. and Mia Loves Park Holy Family: James G. and Mon- Wonder Lake R. Geheren, 25; Ronald and Bever- St. Peter: Bruce and Margue- ica Dale, 25; Reynaldo and Lorna ly Glovetski, 60; Antonio and Nan- St. Bridget: Jerry and Karen rite Baranov, 50; George and Christ the King: Jim and Jackie Ignacio, 50; Bernie and Sharon cy Gomez, 60; Ralph and Patricia Brunner, 25; Craig and Bonnie, Georgene Keim, 57; James and Bronson, 50; Juan and Gloria En- Krowczyk, 55; John B. and Susan Goraj, 55; Scott and Janet Gorgius, Cox, 50; Santiago and Mary Mon- Carrie Shannon, 25; riquez, 56; Paul and Gerri Konc- M. Martocci, 55; Steven and Patri- 50; George and Patricia Gow, 60; telongo, 55; zak, 25; cia Morig, 50; Charles and Fran- St. Charles Glenn H. and Mary Ann Groebli, ces Wheeler, 50; 60; Dean and Geri Guidi, 50; Ron- Maple Park Alfred and Linda, Honrath, 25; Woodstock ald J. and Barbara A. Helfers, 50; St. Bernadette: Marc and Mary St. Patrick: James and Patricia St. Mary: Ludwig N. and Ar- Charles M. and Marie A. Jacobs, St. Mary of the Assumption: Pat Kinnemann, 50; Philip J. and Ankrom, 25; Ulysses and Ange- lene M. Asfeld, 60; John and 55; Thomas and Mary Johnson, James A. and Mildred F. Diehl, Janet R. Meyers, 55; lina Beaudion, 50; Anthony and Mary Ann Bisaha, 50; Robert and 50; Michael and Jacqueline Jum- 63; Michael and Bernadine Mc- St. Edward: Alfredo and María Anna Marie Chiarugi, 65; Ted and Kathleen Hahn, 50; A. John and mati, Sr., 60; Joseph and Eugenia Ginnis, 70; Guadalupe Perez Alejo, 25; José Suzanne Kubala, 25; William R. Margaret L. Havlis , 60; Michael Kalitowski, 60; Michael and Karen E. and María Guadalupe Mandu- and Ann Marie Larsen, 55; Frank and Sandra Neese, 50; Thomas Karom, 50; Edward W. and Dolores Marengo jano Medina, 25; and Bernice Monteleone, 66; Jim and Josephine Smith, 60; Gerald A. Kniola, 71; Wayne and Connie Larry and Barb St. James: Thomas and Janet Sa- and Karen Rhoads, 25; Alan and and JoAnn Smith, 25; Jaime and Krueger, 50; Dennis and Dolores Sacred Heart: browski, 65; Carol Santini, 50; Marilú Villafuerte, 25; Kuta, 60; Dan and Pat Leahy, 50; Dochterman, 50; Robert C. and Lucian and Christine Masur, 71; Jeanette A. Marks, 60; Ray and St. Patrick: John and Mary Gilib- Stockton Wheaton Robert and Helene Meixner, 55; Shirley M. Waldoch, 70; erti, 25; Phillip F. and Carolyn J. Jim and Marilyn Meyers, 50; Glenn Summer, 60; Holy Cross: Gael and Nora Brew- St. Michael: Ton and Kathleen and Judy Mitchell, 50; Pierino and McHenry St. Rita: Michael D. and Eunice baker, 50; Gorzak, 25 (celebrating with par- Theresa Muglia, 50; John and Phyl- C. Adams, 50; Thomas D. and ents from St. Thomas More in St. Patrick: Raymond and Kim- lis Neven, 68; Dave and Shirley A. Norma C. Cancelose, 64; Gerald Sugar Grove Elgin); berly Niehaus, 25; Jim and Mary Osman, 69; Fred and Mary Anne and Jeanette Faught, 50; Edward St. Katharine Drexel: William Late registrants Palumbo, 61; Elden and Jo Ann Ann Wegener, 66; L. and Patricia E. Hoff , 60; and Cheryl Fredricksen, 50; John Pfaff , 64; James R. and Mary Kath- Church of Holy Apostles: Wayne Sandwich and Mary Walt, 50; Algonquin: Gerald and Caroline leen Rice, 50; Ismael and Frances and Doretta Balsman, 55; Louis F. Frost, 50; Robledo, 65; Richard and Kathleen and Noreen J. Floden, 50; Steven St. Paul the Apostle: James V. Sycamore Batavia: Jerome and Nellie Sack, 50; Roman F. and Jean M. and Aniela Robinson, 25; and Nancy L. Martin, 50; Eugene Yanek, 55; Sierzega, 60; Walter and Margot Cliff ord and Susan Ben- A. and Mary Ellen Potter, 50; St Mary: Sormane, 61; Dewey E. and Carol North Aurora son, 25; Daniel F. and Catherine Lake in the Woods: Grzegorz and L. Stowell, 63; Thomas C. and Savanna A. Corcoran, 60; John and Cath- Anna Dobek, 25; Christine M. Sudeikis, 50; Gerald Blessed Sacrament: W. Leo and erine Cwiklinski, 65; Donald R. Rockford: Ron and Francys John- J. and Donna J. Tarpey, 50; John R. Arlene V. Dauer, 55; St. John the Baptist: Russ and and Barbara Nowak, 60; Ronald son, 50.