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NDICE February 2020 FEBRUARY 2020 VOLUME 4 • NO. 3 N.D.I.C.E. CONFERENCE OFFICERS Promoting the Continuing Education of Deacons “You are Not Alone” CountdownConference to the By Rev. Walter Kedjierski, Ph.D ell the ‘Ides’ of March Ware certainly right Henry J (Hank) Babin around the corner. As Executive Secretary we progress through this short period of ‘Ordinary 4460 Miranda Drive Time’ and the ‘Hope’ it Olive Branch, MS 38654 John Fridley represents, let us take 901-487-7080 (C) pause and count the many President [email protected] blessings our Lord has 997 Country Lakes Drive bestowed on us. New Baden, IL 62265 As I read through the articles we have in this issue, I 618-558-4805 (H) 618-830-0334 (C) couldn’t help but think how similar the ‘Five Pillars’ of faith Joe Standridge and prayer, observed by our Muslim brothers and sisters, [email protected] Recording Secretary are to our Catholic tradition of Liturgy of the Hours. We are all struggling. Recall, Dcn Jamison’s first article 5916 Parkplace Dr. (Oct 2019) on the ‘real presence’ indicated 73 % of Argyle, TX 76226 Catholics interviewed believed the Body and Blood of Max Roadruck nce a newly ordained priest dealt do I do?” Then she said it, “You were 94-600-0846 Christ presented at Mass, are just symbols. His current with a very challenging situation. President Elect O there, father. That’s all that matters, you [email protected] article provides us a further explanation of the presence He was called to the scene where a were there.” 330 Chatham Drive of Christ. Last month I was blessed to visit with a group of teenager had committed suicide in a There was a time when many Fairborn, OH 45324 Belleville, IL deacons on the same subject. After four plus rather violent way. The priest prayed hours of discussion of the ‘real presence’ in the Eucharist, a Catholics failed to “be there” for people 937-879-5332 with the family and tried to do his best going through the worst of tragedies. John Hempen statement attributed to a notable American author, (Mary) [email protected] Flannery O’Conner, summed it up. When asked about her to console them. It was a challenge. This was during the Second World Treasurer beliefs, she said, “…if it is only a symbol, the Hell with it!” How do you comfort someone who War, a time when six million Jewish 18317 Marydale Road We believe! comes home to find his or her child has people lost their lives to a regime that Carlyle, IL 62231 Continuing with our 2020 NDICE Conference theme on chosen to end his life so tragically? This was dedicated in a particular way Ken Mitchell young priest 618-594-4298 (H) ‘Ecumenism,’ Fr. Kedjierski’s article, ‘You are Not Alone,” to obliterating their Conference Liaison reminds us that we all need to be vigilant, watching out returned home Fifty years of interreligious dialogue with existence from the face [email protected] the Jewish community have helped us to 12364 Spring Leaf Ct. for the religious rights of all. We can never be allowed to with a sense realize the importance of saying to the Jewish of the earth. There forget the many lives throughout history that have been of failure and Louisville, KY 40229-2962 community, “you are not alone.” were some Catholics given to protect the rights of freedom of religion. While he despondency. who were quite heroic 502-445-6480 (C) Rhonda Heim focuses on our “Jewish Grandparent’s” (my term), religious He just couldn’t make the situation and risked their lives to save the lives of 502-939-6472 (Jan) freedom applies to all religions. better. The next day, he was assigned to Wives Representative others. However, we must admit to our [email protected] Thanks to all our contributors. To all our thousands of open the church before morning Mass. shame, that there were many more who 3601 Center Street readers, it is OK to respond with your thoughts. Share As he did, an older woman entered were not so heroic. In fact, there were DesMoines, IA 50312 your groups continuing education efforts (successes and and spoke to him. She was a neighbor some Catholics who even participated failures). We learn best from each other. Also, note on of the family of this young man and 515-306-7923 page 5, the ‘Final Mass’ contribution from the Archdiocese in these horrific acts. Obviously, in some [email protected] thanked the young priest for all he did. way, the Gospel message of “Do unto Gerry Bach of Milwaukee. We are soliciting your diocese input and will be published as we receive them. And as always, thank you She said the family was talking about others as you would have them do unto WebMaster for what you do for your Communities of Faith. how blessed they were by his presence. you” did not reach many hearts who Peace J.c. Confused, the priest asked her, “What heard it week after week at Mass. Many Tim Helmick Continued on Page 2 Liturgist 1 NDICE NEWS • FEBRUARY 2020 700 South Meadow Circle Cincinnati, OH 45231-6096 513-729-2774 (H) 513-515-7869 (C) [email protected] Continued from Page 1 to never allow the Jewish people to feel United States immediately expressed Spiritual Combat:alone again. Vigilance andtheir condemnation Discernment of these shameful Jewish men, women and children must by Deacon Bob Pallotti have felt quite alone and abandoned One might have thought that actions. 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