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Baltimore for Mass before meeting Backgrounder on Islam BY GEORGE P. MATYSEK JR. Benedict’s desire for dialogue BALTIMORE (CNS) — Two by two, all the bishops of the United States returned to their spiritual home Page 3 Nov. 12 when they solemnly processed into Baltimore’s radiantly restored Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Mary for a special Mass celebrating the old cathedral’s $32 million restoration. Opus Award Recreating a similar procession from when the first Catholic cathedral in the United States opened at Notre Dame in the early 19th century, 243 bishops marched from Brazilian doctor noted the Enoch Pratt Free Library across the street from the basilica — making their way through two long for work with poor lines of 130 Knights of Columbus festooned in brightly colored capes and feathered hats. Page 5 A triumphant hymn accompanied by a newly refurbished pipe organ greeted the singing bishops, some of whom glanced upward as they entered the church and marveled at the richly illuminated interi- A time to grieve or dome which features a depiction of a white dove symbolic of the Holy Spirit. Victory Noll and hospice It was the first time all of the country’s bishops gathered in the basilica since 1989 when the arch- team up for workshop diocese marked its bicentennial. The American prelates had often met in the nation’s first diocese, Page 8 the premier see, during the 19th century at seven provincial and three plenary councils of the U.S. . Just as their predecessors assembled in Baltimore A time for to discuss pressing issues of the time, today’s bish- ops were gathered in Charm City to debate a variety thanksgiving of matters during the fall meeting of the U.S. Reflection and ’s CNS PHOTO/NANCY WIECHEC Conference of Catholic Bishops Nov. 13-16. The U.S. bishops celebrated Mass Nov. 12 before the start of their annual fall meeting in Using a walker after suffering a broken ankle in a car crash in Italy, Cardinal William H. Keeler of students help their community Baltimore. The service was held at the newly restored Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which is marking its 200th anniversary this year. Page 24 More next issue about the U.S. bishops’ meeting. MEET, PAGE 4

PRAYERS FROM THE CRYPT Diocesan offices will Catholic Campaign for Human be closed Nov. 23-24 Development seeks to empower

BY DON CLEMMER from across the country. There she learned how Catholic Campaign for Human Development, which FORT WAYNE — When Jean Eiserle first was started by the U.S. Conference of got involved with Catholic Campaign for Catholic Bishops over 36 years ago, works Human Development (CCHD), her rela- to “fund low-income controlled empower- tionship with the program was similar to ment projects and to educate Catholics that of many people in the diocese; she about the root causes of within the knew next to nothing about it. It was March context of the Catholic social teaching.” — DON CLEMMER of 2006 when she received an e-mail from from CCHD mission statement. her spiritual director, Sister Gloria Ann She also learned that it would be her Priests gather in prayer with Bishop John Fiedler, CDP, suggesting that she apply for to lay a lot of groundwork for CCHD in the M. D’Arcy in the crypt beneath the the position of CCHD intern for the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, which Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. will first consist of introducing it to people Cathedral of the , While she didn’t know much about the and explaining what it does. Fort Wayne, at the annual Mass for program, Eiserle, a graduate student at the “Most of us think of social justice as University of Saint Francis, could see how charity,” Eiserle explains, noting that deceased priests. Priests remembered at she met the requirements of what the dio- CCHD values charitable organizations such this year’s Mass included Father cese and the program wanted. She applied. as St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen and the She was chosen for the position for the Matthew 25 Clinic, which meet the imme- Ogboso, Father Eugene Koers, Father 2006-07 academic year, and in the summer diate needs of the poor, but that its empha- of 2006, she was off for training in Edward Narcowich, Msgr. Edward Hession Washington, D.C., with soon-to-be interns CCHD, PAGE 3 and Father Frank Kronewitter. 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC NOVEMBER 19, 2006 TODAY’S CATHOLIC

Official newspaper of the Celebration of cultures and Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 prayer creates unique mission PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy Sometimes it is said that our beloved diocese was established and whose rich Hispanic Catholics will not go out on a presence must always be fully understood; EDITOR: Tim Johnson week night. This mission proved how and the Poor Handmaid Sisters, whose local ASSISTANT EDITOR: Don Clemmer wrong that assessment is. What a joy to cel- provincial house is in Donaldson. We had a STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad ebrate Mass before a packed church, most pleasant day hosted by Father Robert NEWS Spanish-speaking and English-speaking Fillmore, CSC, of Dujarie House on the Editorial Department parishioners together, and so many at holy same grounds as Holy Cross College. PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan &NOTES Communion. It was especially joyful to see Among the matters discussed were the so many young people, even children, pres- following. Linda Furge presented our plans FREELANCE WRITERS: Ann Carey, BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY ent. for the jubilee year. The religious gave Michelle Castleman, Elmer J. Danch, We all returned to the lower church for a excellent advice, urging that there be a spe- Michelle Donaghey, Bonnie Elberson, healthy meal, which featured both Mexican cial event during the jubilee year for the Denise Fedorow, Sr. Margie Lavonis, and American food. I drove quietly and consecrated men and women who have CSC, Jennifer Ochstein,Theresa An unforgettable night in Ligonier carefully down U.S. Route 33, and when I done so much for this diocese. I eagerly Thomas, Kristi Ward St. Patrick Parish, Ligonier is a special arrived home, I realized that I had driven accepted this advice. parish. For many years, it was taken care of 92 miles since leaving South Bend in the Enid Roman-de Jesus, the outstanding Business Department by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, priests late afternoon. leader of our ministry to Hispanic whom I knew well in Lowell, Mass. I drove Catholics, presented both the opportunities BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice The parish mission and challenges, which we are experiencing AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber there from South Bend, where I had spent three days in various works, including The parish mission conducted by our in various parishes in our diocese as we BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol Office of Spiritual Development is true welcome and integrate the Hispanic [email protected] blessing the new chapel for the Brothers of Holy Cross. It was the last night of the evangelization. This is an excellent exam- Catholics. I gave an overview of the pas- ple of what recent have called “the toral situation in our diocese. Advertising Sales parish mission, and Ginny Kohrman of our Office of Spiritual Development was the new evangelization.” “Not new in content, I was especially pleased to thank the Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) one guiding the parish. As always, she did a but new in ardor, in method and in expres- religious for their work among us in so (260) 456-2824 superb job. sion.” many different areas. Where would we be Judy Kearns (South Bend area) This mission was unique. It was part of without them? It was a special joy to (574) 234-0687 the preparation for our jubilee year. Its Some time for religious extend my gratitude to them for their col- laboration in the work of fostering voca- Web site: www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY uniqueness came out of the nature of the One responsibility of a bishop is the pas- parish. Ligonier has had a huge influx of toral care of religious. It is important that tions. The religious, working closely with Father Bernard Galic and Mary Symczak, Published weekly except the last Hispanic Catholics, mostly from Mexico. communion with consecrated men and Sunday in June, second and fourth They constitute about 90 percent of the women be established and nurtured. They have just finished visiting all four high weeks in July, second week in August parish, perhaps more. are the coworkers of the bishop, but it is schools, speaking about vocations to reli- and last week in December by the Thus, each evening, there were two serv- more than this. They also represent a wit- gious life and the priesthood. Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, ices. All would begin together upstairs in ness to the bishop. The evangelical vows of Father Galic, our superb director of our 1103 S. Calhoun St., P.O. Box 390, Fort the church. The English-speaking parish- poverty, chastity and obedience come from vocation office, has told me how well the Wayne, IN 46801. Second-class ioners, who have been at Ligonier for many the Gospel, and, despite all the difficulties priests and religious have been received in postage paid at Fort Wayne, IN, and our four high schools. There are excellent additional mailing office. years, would retire to the basement for a of religious life in recent decades, the men special service. There would be a service and women who embrace these vows and questions, and many come forward to give upstairs for the Spanish speaking Catholics. live them out nourish the entire church. their names to the priests and religious and POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: show their interest in considering this life. Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort At the end of these services, all would I recall a conversation that Pope John return for a concluding prayer. Thus, there Paul II had with the religious in Rome dur- As I left this meeting and turned the car Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: toward Ligonier, I was grateful for an [email protected]. was great respect for the individual cul- ing a synod on religious life. He made clear tures, but also for the fact that we are all how much religious mean in a diocese and inspiring day with this group. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Domestic in Catholics and that unity, keeping in close in a parish. As I read some of the history of advance, one year $20. Bundle rates communion with each other, is important. this diocese as we look forward to our Off to Baltimore available on request. Single copy 50¢. Indeed, it is essential. jubilee year, it is clear from the very begin- Maryland was the first colony, or at least On the third night, confessions were ning what religious sisters, brothers and one of the first, to allow freedom of reli- MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. 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How inspiring it was to see that it us were the Franciscan Sisters of in a time when there was much anti- News deadline is the Monday morn- was necessary to put 100 chairs in the back Mishawaka; the Victory Noll Sisters of Catholicism. ing before publication date. of the church. Most of the Mass was in Huntington, where Archbishop John Noll, I look forward to this week, and I will Advertising deadline is nine days Spanish, and I said the eucharistic prayer in one of my illustrious predecessors is pray for you all and for our diocese. before publication date. Spanish. A large number went to holy buried; the Brothers, Priests and Sisters of See you all next week. Communion. Holy Cross, who were here even before the LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- comes original, signed letters about issues affecting church life. Although On first day, bishops OK Iraq statement, region for Eastern bishops we cannot publish every letter we BALTIMORE (CNS) — On the first day of “The (Bush) administration and the new against contraception. receive, we strive to provide a bal- their Nov. 13-16 fall general meeting in Congress need to engage in a collaborative • The release of $335,000 for the next phas- anced representation of expressed opinions and a variety of reflections Baltimore, the U.S. bishops endorsed the dialogue that honestly assesses the situation in es of a national study on the causes and con- on life in the church.We will choose issuance of a statement calling for a “substan- Iraq, acknowledges past difficulties and mis- text of clergy sexual abuse of minors. letters for publication based on read- tive, civil and nonpartisan discussion” leading calculations, recognizes and builds on positive • A series of guidelines for in er interest, timeliness and fairness. to “a responsible transition in Iraq.” advances (e.g., broad participation in elec- ministry to persons with a homosexual inclina- Readers may agree or disagree with “We hope our nation has moved beyond the tions), and reaches agreement on concrete tion. the letter writers’ opinions. Letters divisive rhetoric of the recent campaign and steps to address the serious challenges that lie • A statement, titled “Happy Are Those must not exceed 500 words. All let- the shrill and shallow debate that distorts reali- ahead,” Bishop Skylstad said. Who Are Called to His Supper,” on receiving ters must be signed and include a ty and reduces the options to ‘cut and run’ ver- The bishops approved by a unanimous the Eucharist worthily. phone number and address for verifi- sus ‘stay the course,’” said the statement, voice vote the creation of a new episcopal • A four-year strategic plan for the years cation.We reserve the right to edit issued in the name of Bishop William S. region for the Eastern-rite bishops. They 2008-2011 and USCCB reorganization. The letters for legal and other concerns. Skylstad of Spokane, Wash., president of the approved the creation of Region XV; the bishops were also to begin debate on USCCB U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. 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NOVEMBER 19, 2006 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3 Pope takes on hard questions in new CCHD collection chapter of dialogue with Muslims scheduled for Nov. 18-19 BY JOHN THAVIS My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, A central part of our faith is our care and concern for those who are poor. Pope Benedict XVI emphasized this in his first encyclical, VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope “Deus Caritas Est,” which means “God Is Love”: Benedict XVI’s remarks on Islam “The church’s deepest nature is expressed in her threefold responsi- in Regensburg, Germany, opened a bility of proclaiming the word of God, celebrating the sacraments and new chapter in the Vatican’s 40- exercising the ministry of charity. These duties presuppose each other year dialogue with the Muslim and are inseparable. For the church, charity is not a kind of welfare world and brought the pope’s own activity, which could equally well be left to others but is a part of her views on Islam into clearer focus. nature, an indispensable expression of her very being.” — No. 25a In the controversy that followed Next weekend, Nov. 18-19, we will have an excellent opportunity his speech, the pope told Muslim to share in the church’s ministry of charity through the annual collec- leaders there should be no doubt tion for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD). about his commitment to the dia- Since 1970, CCHD has distributed more than $250 million in 3,500 logue launched by the Second self-help grants to create jobs, provide affordable housing, improve Vatican Council or of his “esteem schools, ensure just wages, fight crime and develop leaders for the and profound respect” for Muslim future. It is now the nation’s largest private funder of community believers. organizing and economic development projects. We send 75 percent of At the same time, the pope is the donations received in this collection to the CCHD national office not hesitating to raise some to fund worthy projects throughout the country. The 25 percent we uncomfortable questions about the keep in our diocese is carefully used for local self-help projects, which religious foundations of Islam and benefit our neighbors in need. its cultural and political influences Pope John Paul II praised this effort by saying that “this campaign today. has been a witness to the church’s living presence in the world among “It is important that (interreli- the most needy and to her commitment to continuing the mission of gious) dialogue take place with Christ.” In the name of Christ, who promised the kingdom of heaven much patience, much respect and, CNS GRAPHIC/EMILY THOMPSON Islam’s history begins in the year 570 with the birth of Mohammed. This to those who are poor in spirit, I ask you to do what you can for this most of all, in total honesty,” the collection. pope wrote several years ago. orphan and Arab merchant receives divine revelations believed to be the Sincerely yours in our Lord, For the pope, the honest word of God. These revelations — recorded in the sacred Quran — form approach to dialogue with the beliefs, practices and laws of Islam. Muslims means not simply talking about the shared belief in one God interreligious tolerance, cultural was not endorsing the emperor’s Most Reverend John M. D’Arcy but also facing sensitive issues like cooperation and reciprocal respect words. that of violence and religion. for religious freedom. Much less attention was given Against a backdrop of global ten- Pope Benedict has touched on to a broader question the speech ing that students whose lives are sions, the pope believes that ques- the same points, but with more posed about Islam: whether God is preoccupied with issues like food tion cannot be ignored and that direct language. He has also tend- absolutely transcendent for and shelter might not be able to moderate voices must be heard. ed to avoid the public gestures of Muslims and therefore not bound CCHD focus on the very they “Many people, including the interreligious friendship that were up with “any of our categories, need to escape a life of poverty. pope, are asking whether there is a trademark of his predecessor — even that of rationality.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 A school counselor, she says, can not perhaps a link between certain like addressing a soccer stadium That echoed a question that intervene in such matters and interpretations of the foundations full of Muslim youths in Morocco, arose last year, when the pope sis is on transforming the institu- work to change one student’s and sources of Islam, and what is praying in a Syrian mosque or rid- hosted a two-day, closed-door tion of poverty by helping the future at a time. being done by Islamic extremists,” ing in a “peace train” to Assisi seminar on Islam with some of his poor learn skills and getting them But in the meantime, Eiserle’s said Jesuit Father Christian W. with Muslim representatives. former graduate students: If access to resources (including work involves Troll, professor of Islamic studies “We are facing two different Muslims understand the Quran’s programs like preparing liter- at the Sankt Georgen Graduate approaches to dialogue,” Father revelation as literally divine and Vincent House ature to intro- School of Philosophy and Justo Lacunza Balda, an official of unadaptable, can Islam really and Chain The work of the duce the pro- Theology in Frankfurt, Germany. the Pontifical Institute for engage the modern world and Reaction in the gram to parish- While the pope would not fall and Islamic Studies in Rome, told accept concepts like democracy? Diocese of Fort Catholic Campaign for es and meeting into the mistake of overly general- CNS. According to one participant, Wayne-South regularly with izing about radical Islam, he would For Pope John Paul, Father Jesuit Father Samir Khalil Samir, Bend) that will Human Development is her supervisor, like Muslim dialogue partners to Lacunza said, encounters with the pope believes Islam and help them break Anne Helmke, take a closer look at the interpreta- Muslims were a key part of papal democracy are compatible, but not out of the cycle director of tion of the Islamic heritage, in par- travels abroad and special cere- without difficulty. of poverty. made possible by the Vincent House, ticular those elements that can be monies at the Vatican. Pope Father Troll, the German “Part of it is all of it intend- misused in the direction of vio- Benedict is less a “stage person” Islamic scholar who gave a presen- changing the donations of Catholics ed as the pre- lence, Father Troll told Catholic and more analytical, he said. tation at the papal seminar, said the way we look at liminary push News Service. “His approach is one in which pope avoided categorical judg- poverty and who donate year round toward intro- In his first major encounter you have to identify issues that are ments about Islam. But he said the charity. It’s ducing a more with Islamic representatives in absolutely relevant and important pope understands that the tradi- changing our and in the annual permanent and 2005, the pope asked Muslim eld- to discuss in our modern times,” tional, mainstream theology of mindset from ‘I comprehensive ers to make sure their young are Father Lacunza said. Islam may make it difficult for give somebody CCHD collection, which social justice formed in attitudes of tolerance “Today, these problems include Muslims to critically evaluate how something’ to ‘I function into and cooperation. the relationship of faith and rea- their faith interacts with history. teach somebody the offices and “I am profoundly convinced son, the link between religion and The pope has long held that something.’” is taken up in every programs of the that we must not yield to the nega- violence in the minds of some sup- Islam’s all-encompassing approach The idea of diocese. tive pressures in our midst, but posed religious leaders, the ques- makes it a challenging dialogue teaching does parish. Eiserle must affirm the values of mutual tion of religious liberty, and ques- partner. As he said in the 1997 not only apply admits that it is respect, solidarity and peace. The tions about science, democracy book, “Salt of the Earth,” the to the poor, the This year’s CCHD a great chal- life of every human being is and freedom,” Father Lacunza Quran is “a total religious law, people that lenge, but that sacred, both for Christians and for said. which regulates the whole of polit- CCHD seeks to collection will be taken the program Muslims,” he said. “He is putting all these issues ical and social life and insists that help. It also will do During his first 18 months in on a plate for the church and the the whole order of life be Islamic.” applies to the up the weekend of immeasurable office, Vatican officials say Pope Muslim world to discuss,” he said. Father Samir, an Egyptian-born Catholic faith- long-term good Benedict has adopted a new At the University of expert on Islam, said in a recent ful, who may for the diocese, of dialogue with Islam, but without Regensburg in September, the article that Pope Benedict is one of have a stereo- Nov. 18-19. especially its setting off in an entirely new direc- pope touched on several of these the few figures to have understood typical view of poor. tion. themes in language that he later Islam’s struggle to find a place in poverty that “Whenever “Pope Benedict XVI is carrying acknowledged was open to misin- modern society. does not do jus- you start something from noth- on the work of John Paul II with a terpretation. He said this awareness has led tice to the problem or the people ing, it’s hard to get people to style of his own: It’s a work of Most of the Muslim criticism the pope to broaden Christian- facing it. understand what it’s about,” she continuation, not imitation,” said focused on the pope’s quotation of Muslim dialogue, emphasizing Eiserle also sees this educa- says. “You’re still in the process Cardinal Paul Poupard, head of the a medieval Byzantine emperor, cultural issues above strictly reli- tional component of the program of building, so you can’t even see Pontifical Council for who said the prophet Mohammed gious aspects. fitting in with her intended career the whole picture.” Interreligious Dialogue. had brought “things only evil and “The essential idea is that dia- choice, that of school counselor. In this case, it’s a picture of In fact, over the course of his inhuman, such as his command to logue with Islam and with other “Low socioeconomic status is teaching, learning, empowerment pontificate, Pope John Paul fre- spread by the sword the faith.” The a reality that school counselors and dignity. quently spoke to Muslims about pope afterward clarified that he MUSLIM, PAGE 4 have to face,” she says, explain- 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC NOVEMBER 19, 2006

Baltimore native and special your dedication and service,” he promoting a frank, in-depth look envoy of Pope Benedict XVI, said. at Christian-Muslim issues. was the main celebrant for the The liturgy featured readings MUSLIM One problem demonstrated by MEET Mass. The former auxiliary bish- in English and Spanish and the controversy, however, was that CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 op of Baltimore is head of the included prayers in Ibo, Tagalog, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 Islam speaks with many voices. In Apostolic Penitentiary, a Vatican French, Polish, Korean, English the absence of a Muslim hierarchy, court dealing with matters of and Spanish that reflected the religions cannot be essentially a a small group burning an effigy of Baltimore was saluted with warm conscience. diversity of the church in theological or religious dialogue, the pope may make a greater glob- applause by worshippers who Cardinal Stafford commended America. except in the broad terms of moral al impact than a group of Islamic recognized him as the driving Cardinal Keeler for leading the The main concelebrants were values; it must instead be a dia- scholars calmly dissecting the force behind the basilica’s ambi- restoration effort. He extended a Cardinal Roger M. Mahony of logue of cultures and civiliza- pope’s arguments. tious two-year restoration. The plenary indulgence on behalf of Los Angeles, Cardinal Justin tions,” Father Samir said. That’s something the pope has cardinal smiled and nodded as he the pope to those who visit the Rigali of Philadelphia, Cardinal That interpretation would long recognized. In “Salt of the inched his way across a new basilica through Feb. 2 and who Francis E. George of Chicago, explain why the pope, as one of Earth,” he said the currents of gleaming white marble floor. go to confession and receive holy Cardinal J. Maida of his first reorganizational acts at the Islam run from “noble Islam” to The church has been restored Communion Detroit, Vatican, made Cardinal Poupard, “extremist, terrorist Islam.” The to the original vision of Benjamin there. He said Cardinal Sean who is president of the Pontifical Islamic religion as a whole should Henry Latrobe, the 19th-century pilgrims will be P. O’Malley of Council for Culture, the head of not be identified with a militant master architect who also “dazzled” when Boston, the interreligious dialogue council. minority, he said. designed the U.S. Capitol. With they come to The liturgy featured Cardinal Avery Cardinal Poupard told CNS that “I think that first we must rec- the return of 24 large skylights in the basilica to Dulles, and this was a natural move, given the ognize that Islam is not a uniform the basilica’s grand dome and the worship and he readings in English and Cardinal complementary nature of religion thing. In fact, there is no single reintroduction of plain glass win- conveyed the Theodore E. and culture. authority for all Muslims, and for dows throughout the structure, an pope’s best McCarrick, “There is a close connection this reason dialogue with Islam is otherworldly light again floods wishes. Spanish and included retired arch- between faith and culture and, always dialogue with certain the church’s interior and serves “This place bishop of therefore, between cultural dia- groups. No one can speak for as a symbol of religious freedom. will draw pil- prayers in Ibo, Tagalog, Washington; logue and interreligious dialogue. Islam as a whole; it has, as it were, “In its original design, the grims out of Archbishop The faith is not ‘born’ in a vacu- no commonly regarded ortho- interior was bathed with a natural themselves in Pietro Sambi, um, but inside a culture,” Cardinal doxy,” he said. light from windows in the dome, ecstasy,” said French, Polish, Korean, apostolic nun- Poupard said. An important issue the pope and the church itself was, and is, Cardinal cio to the In promoting what he calls a and his aides have raised with a testament to a golden age when Stafford. He United States; “dialogue of cultures and reli- diverse Muslim audiences is the an ancient faith and a newfound carried the same English and Spanish that and Bishop gions,” the pope also has outlined need for mutual respect for reli- freedom met,” said Cardinal pastoral staff William S. a potential area of Christian- gious rights, including those of Keeler in his homily. Baltimore reflected the diversity of Skylstad of Muslim cooperation — the strug- minority Christian populations in The cardinal, wearing the Archbishop Spokane, gle against secular trends in con- majority Muslim countries. same pectoral cross worn by Wash., USCCB temporary society. As the pope But reciprocity is not seen at Bishop John Carroll, the nation’s Marechal used the church in America. president. said in Regensburg, it’s a society the Vatican as a prerequisite for first bishop, noted that it was when he dedi- Before the that risks becoming “deaf to the dialogue, nor is it a Pope Benedict during meetings in the basilica cated the basili- 15-minute pro- divine” and that “relegates religion invention. Pope John Paul repeat- that earlier bishops developed ca in 1821, the cession began to the realm of subcultures.” edly raised the issue, notably in his mandates for parish schools, year construction was completed. outside, small groups of protest- Cardinal Poupard said the pope 1985 speech in Morocco — at the devised pastoral plans to reach It began in 1806. ers carried signs in support of was, in effect, offering “an out- same soccer stadium appearance out to African-American Cardinal Stafford said the victims of clergy sexual abuse stretched hand” to Islam in the where he was cheered by 70,000 Catholics in the wake of the Civil basilica is a place where all beg and the ordination of women. battle against an oversecularized Muslim youths. War and commissioned the for mercy and look for holiness. Others called for the bishops to global culture. Pope Benedict has said he famous Baltimore Catechism. Jim Nicholson, U.S. secretary deal more forcefully with But the pope has also made it wants to build on the work of his “Being together again in this for veterans’ affairs and former Catholic politicians who support clear that for Christians, the strug- predecessor and the relations of basilica, newly returned to an U.S. ambassador to the Vatican, keeping abortion legal. gle against a godless society is trust that have developed between ancient glory, we are mindful of read a statement from President based on a rational approach, one Christians and Muslims. He has the responsibilities facing us as George W. Bush commending that rejects violence, that does not described his own approach as we too seek to chart a course for Cardinal Keeler and benefactors see faith and reason in conflict, recognizing with joy the shared the future of our church,” he said. for the basilica’s restoration. and that affirms the centrality of religious values and respecting Contributing to this story was Paula “with loyalty” the differences. Cardinal J. Francis Stafford, a “This milestone is a tribute to Glover. the person. His Regensburg speech, then, could be viewed as His recent prodding on some of an invitation for Muslims to clari- the differences, his aides say, only fy the teachings of Islam on the illustrates the crucial importance The University of Notre Dame Center for Ethics and Culture, , W.P. & H.B. White Director, announces its 7th annual fall conference: same points. he gives to this dialogue. The strong initial criticism of As the pope told Muslim lead- the Regensburg speech has given ers in 2005: “Interreligious and way to more thoughtful evaluation intercultural dialogue between by Islamic scholars. Even though Christians and Muslims cannot be the Muslim commentary is still reduced to an optional extra. It is, largely unfavorable, Vatican offi- in fact, a vital necessity, on which cials now say the papal speech in large measure our future may turn out to be providential in depends.”

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November 30–December 2, 2006 • University of Notre Dame For registration and more information: call (574) 631-9656 or visit ethicscenter.nd.edu Voice Mail O:(260)436-6363 Ex 317 (260) 479-1162 R: (260) 639-6471 NOVEMBER 19, 2006 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 5 Brazilian pediatrician receives Opus Award at Notre Dame

another, to reflect and evaluate Cardinal Paulo Evaristo. BY DIANE FREEBY how they are doing. The most Coincidentally, her three sisters important question asked is “How are members of the same congre- NOTRE DAME — Good health are the children?” gation who worked with St. is a priceless gift, but $1 million Throughout , thanks to Neumann. The doctor credits her will go a long way toward ensur- Pastoral la Crinca, the children Catholic faith for the path taken ing that gift also reaches the are doing much better. to achieve her life’s work. world’s poorest and most under- “In the first community we “Jesus said all children served, particularly children and attended, we proved we can deserve life, and life in abun- families. affect infant mortality,” recalled dance. I know I can save chil- Dr. Zilda Arns Neumann, a Dr. Neumann. “One-hundred- dren. That is for me more impor- 63-year-old pediatrician from twenty-seven out of every 1,000 tant to help many, many poor Brazil was presented the $1 mil- children died. In one year, all children than to focus on any one lion Opus Prize by University of children went to Pastoral and the particular practice of .” Notre Dame President Holy infant mortality rate dropped by Cross Father John I. Jenkins at a 100.” That rate has since dropped Background on special dinner on campus Nov. 8. to 15 out of every 1,000 in 2005. Dr. Neumann, who worked for The key to Pastoral la Crinca’s the Opus Prize years as a pediatrician before success is its effective simplicity. The Opus Prize is affiliated serving 27 years as the Brazilian By training volunteers from with- with the Opus Group, a $1.4 bil- Director, saw a in the community and working lion national real estate develop- pressing need to address infant with existing church and govern- ment company, based out of mortality among her nation’s mental agencies, much red tape is Minneapolis. The prize is given poor. In 1983 she founded eliminated and costs are kept annually to honor a person who Pastoral la Crinca (Pastoral of the down. One of the biggest factors “combines a driving entrepre- Child) to address the health in reducing infant mortality is a neurial spirit with an abiding issues of women, children and simple solution of salt, sugar and faith to combat poverty, illiteracy, families. water that even the poorest fami- hunger, disease and injustice.” Dr. Neumann found a way to lies could obtain. Each year, a Catholic college or utilize the country’s strong “It’s two teaspoons sugar com- university is selected to host the Catholic infrastructure. Made up bined with one teaspoon salt and event. This year the University of of over 264,000 volunteers, 200 ml water,” explained Dr. Notre Dame partnered with the Pastoral la Crinca promotes faith Neumann. “2.3 children under Opus Foundation. Nominations and knowledge with an emphasis age five die worldwide from diar- are submitted anonymously and a on the community as family. rhea each year. Ninety-five per- jury made up of the school’s fac- “The technology to save lives cent could be saved with this ulty and others vote for the win- exists in Brazil,” explained Dr. solution.” ner. Neumann. “The Catholic Church, During that first year of opera- According to Amy not the government, has the tion, Pastoral la Crinca volunteers Sunderland, a senior program capacity to integrate that technol- taught mothers how to mix the officer with Opus Family ogy ... to help not only the health PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME solution and give it to their chil- University of Notre Dame President, Father John I. Jenkins, presented Foundations, the board is happy but the heart of the family.” dren. A Brazilian company makes to entrust this work to the univer- Many of the volunteers who the $1 million Opus Prize to Dr. Zilda Arns Neumann, Nov. 8. Dr. 4 million special double-ended sities. “It lifts up the work of work with Pastoral la Crinca are Neumann founded and leads Pastoral da Criança (the Pastoral of the spoons each year for distribution. both the recipient as well as the the poor themselves. According Child), an innovative public health program that works with more than Dr. Neumann has a heart for institution,” she said. to Dr. Neumann, 92 percent of 265,000 volunteers to help poor families in her native Brazil. her people. The 12th of 13 chil- Past schools include those who volunteer are Catholic dren born in southern Brazil, four Marquette University last year women. “Women are very impor- woman, for instance,” said Dr. and each month when the baby is of her siblings are in religious and San Francisco University in tant in the community’s effort to Neumann, “they leave her with a weighed, the community comes orders, including her brother, 2004. save the family.” card each month that shows her together to celebrate growth and Volunteers are first trained to baby’s stage of growth. They also human life. 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Six new members of the to defeat a proposed constitutional House and one new senator who amendment on same-sex mar- oppose legal abortion were elect- riage. In another rebuff to the rec- ed Nov. 7 as part of a Democratic ommendations of the state’s surge that put the party in control Catholic bishops, voters in of both houses of Congress for the Arizona approved proposals first time in 12 years. sharply limiting state services to Pennsylvania voters chose illegal immigrants and making Democratic state Treasurer Bob English the state’s official lan- Casey Jr. to replace Republican guage. Measures that would have Sen. Rick Santorum. Both are required parental notification Catholics who oppose legal abor- before a minor’s abortion were tion. Democrats for Life of voted down in Oregon and America counted six new House California, while voters in members as pro-life: Heath Shuler Wisconsin approved an advisory of North Carolina, a Baptist; Joe referendum that could lead to Donnelly and Brad Ellsworth, reinstatement of the death penalty both of Indiana; Charlie Wilson of in that state. Proposals to raise the Ohio; and Chris Carney and Jason minimum wage won approval in Altmire, both of Pennsylvania. six states, while voters in CNS PHOTO/NANCY WIECHEC The last five are listed by various Michigan approved a constitution- sources as Catholics. al amendment to ban affirmative Auxiliary Bishop Emil A. Wcela, left, of Rockville Centre, N.Y., and Auxiliary Bishop Congressional Quarterly tallied 25 action programs that take race or Richard J. Sklba of Milwaukee look over papers Nov. 13 in Baltimore regarding the reor- Catholics in the upcoming Senate, gender into consideration for pub- and 126 in the House. There are lic employment, education or con- ganization of the U.S. bishops’ conference. The two were attending the U.S. bishops’ currently 24 Catholic senators and tracting purposes. Michigan’s annual fall meeting. 131 Catholic House members. bishops had urged defeat of the Two Buddhists and a Muslim amendment. In all, there were 205 peace and security, Pope Benedict Italian news agencies and televi- rally afterward. In the statement, elected to the House will be the ballot questions before voters in XVI praised Japan for its efforts to sion ran the story Nov. 9; Italian the Vatican said it affirmed church first members of those faiths in 37 states, and Catholic leaders had promote negotiations to stop newspapers carried the report in teaching calling for “respect, com- Congress. taken stands on many of them. nuclear proliferation in North their Nov. 10 editions. The shop passion and sensitivity” toward Korea and throughout the Far workers were not speaking to the those with homosexual inclina- Excommunicated Justices focus on East. During a Nov. 13 meeting, press after the newspapers hit the tions, but said it was disappointed Pope Benedict welcomed stands. Before the sales stopped that permission had been given for archbishop steps up differences in abortion Kagefumi Ueno as Japan’s new and the news blackout began, the the parade to take place. ambassador to the Vatican. “The shop owner told the Rome-based campaign for married procedures in oral search for peace between nations Il Messaggero newspaper that the priests argument must be a priority in international specks of cloth were “third-class French bishops support relations,” the pope said. Recent relics,” pieces of cloth that had reconciliation, regulation WASHINGTON (CNS) — WASHINGTON (CNS) — In two wars and armed interventions, he been touched to Pope John Paul’s Excommunicated Zambian hours of oral arguments Nov. 8 said, prove that violence is never tomb. The owner stretched the of Tridentine Mass Archbishop Emmanuel Milingo over a federal law banning a pro- an answer “because it destroys the definition a bit; usually a piece of stepped up his campaign for mar- LOURDES, (CNS) — The cedure known as partial-birth human dignity, life and freedom it cloth is considered to be a third- ried priests in the Catholic Church French bishops’ conference has abortion, Supreme Court justices claims to defend.” He said, “I thus class relic if it has touched a first- with open letters to Pope Benedict pledged to support Pope Benedict and attorneys considered the invite your country to resolutely class relic — the person’s body or XVI and the U.S. Conference of XVI’s attempts at reconciliation intent of Congress in passing the continue its efforts to contribute to part of the body — or if it has Catholic Bishops on the weekend with traditionalists who rejected bill, the differences between types a just and stable peace in the touched a second-class relic — of Nov. 4-5. Married Priests Now! Second Vatican Council liturgical of abortion and who gets to decide world, particularly in the Far something used by the holy per- — a U.S.-based organization reforms, but warned that the when those differences matter. East.” North Korea conducted a son during his or her lifetime. founded by the archbishop this return of the Tridentine Mass The court heard appeals of two nuclear test Oct. 9, and less than a past summer — has also should be regulated. The bishops lower court rulings that both week later the U.N. Security announced that it is expecting up said they “share the desire for rec- found the 2003 Partial Birth Council unanimously approved a Vatican calls gay pride to 1,000 married priests at a con- onciliation with priests and Abortion Ban Act to be unconsti- resolution to impose sanctions on vocation to be held Dec. 8-10 in parade in Jerusalem who separated from the ecclesial tutional because it does not North Korea, including ship the New York City area. In his two communion after this council.” In include provisions allowing its searches for banned weapons, an offensive open letters, which were identical a Nov. 9 statement issued after a use in some cases to protect a assets freeze and a travel ban on in most respects, Archbishop VATICAN CITY (CNS) — bishops’ plenary meeting in woman’s health. From the direc- people related to the nuclear arms Milingo called for immediate Allowing a gay pride parade to Lourdes, France, the bishops said tion of the questioning, Justices program. moves to accept married priests in take place in Jerusalem is a “seri- they “also expect from these faith- Stephen Breyer, Ruth Bader the Catholic Church to end the ous affront” to Jews, Christians ful an unequivocal gesture of Ginsburg, John Paul Stevens and church’s “dire straits because of and Muslims who believe the city assent to the teachings of the David Souter seemed to be look- Sales of so-called Pope the shortage of priests.” The has a sacred character, the Vatican church’s authentic magisterium.” ing for commonality between the USCCB had no comment on the John Paul II relics stop said. The Vatican press office The return of the pre-Vatican II federal law and a similar letters. Writing to the pope released a statement Nov. 8 Mass, which is celebrated in Latin Nebraska statute that they voted to after media flurry Archbishop Milingo cited the esti- expressing its opposition to the and follows the Roman Missal of overturn in 2000. The fifth vote in mated 150,000 married priests ROME (CNS) — By the time Nov. 10 parade, which was pre- 1962, should be regulated, rather that 5-4 majority ruling was cast worldwide “who are ready and Romans read in their newspapers ceded by more than a week of than left to “personal tastes and by now-retired Justice Sandra Day willing to serve.” To the U.S. that there was a shop near the demonstrations and riots by ultra- choices,” the bishops said. They O’Connor. Her replacement on the bishops he cited the “25,000 or Vatican with relics of Pope John Orthodox Jews. Although 30 said they would welcome tradi- court, Justice Samuel Alito, asked more” such married priests in the Paul II, the shop had taken down activists were arrested just before tionalists and “work for reconcili- no questions during the two hours United States. its sign advertising their sale. The the official parade began, it was ation in truth and charity,” but also devoted to oral arguments. Pope John Paul medals with tiny relatively uneventful. The recognize “the riches of Vatican II specks of cloth — the so-called activists were arrested for march- teachings” and believe the imple- Pope praises Japan’s relics — attached had been ing in a spontaneous parade. mentation of Vatican II’s liturgical removed from the shelves. Gone Police also detained five men renewal “testifies to the fidelity of efforts to stop North also were the statues of the late caught with clubs, knives and a priests and communities.” Korean nuclear tests pope with the hope-filled inscrip- licensed pistol in their possession, tion, “Saint John Paul II.” The reported the newspaper. Gay pride VATICAN CITY (CNS) — French Catholic news agency organizers had secured official Saying violence will never bring I.Media reported the sales Nov. 8; permits for the parade and for a NOVEMBER 19, 2006 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7

• Father Eugene Homrich, Ethics and CSC, for his efforts in the Bangladesh missions • Father Paul Kelly, CSC, Culture director of missions among the poor in Africa Conference at AROUND THE DIOCESE • Sister Michelle Toepp, CSC, of Guadalupe, Mexico, where she Notre Dame has performed exemplary work among the poor, underprivileged and unwed mothers Nov. 30-Dec. 2 BISHOP D’ARCY MEETS WITH RELIGIOUS SUPERIORS • Don McNeill, CSC, director NOTRE DAME — Bishop John of the schools for social concerns M. D’Arcy of Fort Wayne-South at the University of Notre Dame Bend will be one of several pre- • Msgr. Ralph Betting of eminent speakers at a conference Louisville, Ky., from where he on modernity on Nov. 30 to Dec. directs efforts to help the poorest 2 that will be open to the public among the poor in Appalachia. “Modernity: Yearning For The Also named to a new position Infinite,” is the title of the confer- as deputy director of Region 7 was ence, the seventh in a series spon- Richard Dornbos, former presi- sored yearly since 2000 by the dent of the South Bend Serra University of Notre Dame’s Club. Center for Ethics and Culture to Special citations were awarded discuss the great cultural and to five Franciscan seminarians moral issues of our time. This whose novitiate is adjacent to year’s topic is based on Pope Marian High School. They served Benedict XVI’s theory that it is as greeters and information direc- necessary to reconsider the start- tors at the conference. ing point of the modern path to The conference also provided a freedom if we are to resolve the special citation to Tom Nagle who many problems of modernity, served as master of ceremonies. which include: cultural and moral — EJD fragmentation, alienation and hopelessness, crimes against Folk Choir to perform humanity of unprecedented scale and ferocity, and the domination annual Concert for the of human life by new technolo- Missions gies. Invited papers will be present- NOTRE DAME —The University ed by scholar-authors such as of Notre Dame Folk Choir will Alasdair MacIntyre; Father John perform its 13th annual Concert A. O’Brien, a senior research pro- for the Holy Cross Missions titled fessor of philosophy at Notre BROTHER CHARLES MCBRIDE, CSC “The Faces of Mary” at 9 p.m. Dame; Jude Dougherty, dean Bishop John M. D’Arcy met with the major superiors of religious orders within the Saturday, Nov. 18, in the Basilica emeritus of the Department of of the Sacred Heart on campus. Philosophy at The Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. In the photo are the following: front row, from left, The event is free and open to the University of America; H. Sister Joy O’Grady, CSC, Sister Jeanette Hallach, OLVM, and Sister Dorothy Speckhals, public. Tristram Engelhardt, Jr., professor The concert is performed each of philosophy, Rice University; OSF; and back row, Sister Nora Hahn, PHJC, Father David Tyson, CSC, Bishop John M. year to support the international Russell Hittinger, Warren missionary work of the priests and Professor of Catholic Studies, D’Arcy, Brother Robert Fillmore, CSC, and Sister Angela Mellady, OSF. brothers of the Congregation of department of philosophy and reli- Holy Cross, Notre Dame’s found- gion at the University of Tulsa; ing religious order. An offering for Msgr. Lorenzo Albacete, national station’s first-year operating local Catholic-owned businesses of Detroit, plus 47 bishops and 47 this purpose will be taken during director of Communion and expenses of $180,000. An array donated their products or services, directors of religious vocations the concert with this year’s dona- Liberation; Paul Sigmund, profes- of local and national guests, which were offered on the air as that were represented at the con- tions to benefit new schools being sor of politics at Princeton including Bishop John M. incentives for giving. Local ference. built in Bangladesh. University; and James Hitchcock, D’Arcy, appeared on the air. Catholic groups, such as the The event was also summa- The Notre Dame Folk Choir, professor of history at Saint Louis Known as “Fall Sharathon Knights of Columbus and rized in a report by national lead- formed in 1980 and directed by University. 2006,” the event was hosted by Catholic Boy Scouts, worked the ers Kathleen Realin of Kenosha, Steven C. Warner, associate direc- In addition to invited papers, Jerry Usher at the studios of phones and processed pledges Wis., director of Region 7, and tor of Campus Ministry, provides over 100 other presentations will Redeemer Radio. Usher is the from listeners. Terry O’Laughlin of Columbus, music for the basilica’s 11:45 a.m. be given by scholars in a variety national host of Catholic radio’s Ohio, director of Region 6. Sunday Mass during the academic of disciplines from institutions most popular program, “Catholic Serrans update regional They emphasized a focus on year. The choir, which includes across the country, many running Answers Live,” heard on the expansion of vocations and some 55 male and female singers, simultaneously during the three- Redeemer Radio weekdays from 6 conference religious life. They praised the woodwinds, strings and percus- day conference. to 8 a.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. NOTRE DAME — The confer- work of the Serra Club of South sion instruments, has toured in Topics to be discussed at the During Sharathon, the on-air ence of Serra USA on the campus- Bend, under the presidency of Ireland and England and per- conference include “Catholic guests shared their perspectives on es of Saint Mary’s College and the Deacon Ron Moser, for organiz- formed for Pope John Paul II. Politicians and the Modern the vital importance of Catholic University of Notre Dame provid- ing such a conference with specif- World,” “The Crisis of Modern radio to our community. In addi- ed an awe inspiring enrichment ic details and devotion. Wrong team cited Law and Legal Theory,” “The tion to Bishop D’Arcy, local that encompasses lay people with Also honored at the conference Family and Modernity,” guests included Father Bob an abundance of charity, truth and were two members of the South FORT WAYNE — The caption “Modernity and Political Order,” Schulte, diocesan chancellor/vicar knowledge and Christ. The con- Bend Serra Club: Robert that accompanied the Bishop “Theological Challenges of general and of the Cathedral ference also presented checks to Schultheis for his leadership in Dwenger High School soccer Modernity,” “Catholicism of the Immaculate Conception, persons and organizations that program arrangements; and team in the Nov. 12 issue of Confronts Modernity,” Father Jim Shafer, advisor to were involved in assisting the con- Richard Wasoski, a past president, Today’s Catholic should had iden- “Modernity and the Law,” and so Redeemer Radio and pastor of St. ference, which drew more than for his outstanding leadership in tified the team as soccer instead of on. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 300 Serrans from eight Serra community activities. volleyball. The preliminary schedule for Father Mark Gurtner, advisor to Midwestern states. George Leaders of the conference are the conference can be viewed Redeemer Radio, pastor of Our Resnik, cochairman of the confer- determined to advance and expand online at Lady of Good Hope Parish, and ence and District 37 governor, the work of Serra in their own http://ethicscenter.nd.edu/events/f chaplain at Bishop Dwenger High said, “The overall success of this regions and to reach out more to allconfs/ModernityProgram3.sht School, Father Tony Steinacker, religious conference devoted to Catholic men and women in their ml. newly ordained priest, St. Charles religious vocations to the priest- communities and learn more about Parish, Fred Tone and Mary hood and religious life went far the work of Father Junipero Serra Redeemer Radio Keefer, principals of Bishop beyond our expectations as this who founded the 20 missions in Dwenger and Bishop Luers high army of Serrans gathered to be California. completes fall appeal schools, respectively, Cindy inspired by Christ and his Monetary contributions for Black, diocesan youth director, their work in the missions and FORT WAYNE — Redeemer church.” and Tim Johnson and Kathy The all important focus on religious life were made to the fol- Radio, Catholic Radio 1450 AM, Denice, Today’s Catholic editor lowing: has completed its second on-air vocations at this conference has and business manager, respective- also been forwarded in great detail • Sister Margie Lavonis, CSC, appeal, held Nov. 1-3. A total of ly. and the Sisters of the $100,000 was raised toward the to Cardinal Francis E. George of Also as a part of Sharathon, Chicago, Cardinal Adam J. Maida Congregation of Holy Cross 8 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC NOVEMBER 19, 2006 Victory Noll partners with Hospice Home to offer healing workshop

motherhouse for Our Lady of laborating with other organiza- The goal of the retreat is to BY KAY COZAD Victory Missionary Sisters since tions to offer monthly programs. facilitate healing. “You start that 1924 and houses administration A providential meeting by recognizing the uniqueness of HUNTINGTON — The death of offices, a health care center and between Parker’s staff, Handlin each individual in grief and hon- a beloved family member or retirement home for returning and Carroll months ago has led oring that process,” says Handlin, friend is difficult any time of missionaries as well as the new the group to offer the first of the who believes the program offered year, but as the holidays approach Ministry Center, born from the collaborative events. on the beautiful and peaceful grief can sometimes be over- retired sisters’ spirit of continued “There was an intuitive sense grounds of Victory Noll will do whelming. The Victory Noll mission outreach. that our missions were similar in just that. Ministry Center has partnered The center has been used since serving people and offering hos- “It’s a safe place,” he says. “It this year with Fort Wayne’s 2000 to offer a place of retreat pitality. We all sensed that some- accommodates any time frame, Visiting Nurse and Hospice for any group in search of richer thing good would evolve,” says any relationship, any denomina- Home (VNHH) to address that meaning in their lives and a deep- Parker. Handlin and Carroll, who tion. The center promotes diversi- issue. The collaboration is offer- er relationship with God. The head the VNHH bereavement ty in all aspects of life.” ing a morning of retreat for per- rolling wooded slopes surround- education series offered to the As for future collaboration, sons who are mourning the loss ing the center are outfitted with public through out the year, agree the team is hopeful. “The sky’s of a loved one this season. shrines, gardens and reflection saying, “We were thinking of dif- the limit,” says Carroll. The program, sponsored by and prayer trails. According to ferent programs with a retreat the Victory Noll Ministry Center director, Jan Parker, the center feel. At Victory Noll, people can in Huntington, titled, “When offers hospitality for all faiths benefit from the peaceful envi- Mourning Dawns: Living Your and cultural traditions. “It’s for ronment.” Way Fully Through the Seasons all who seek to renew and refresh This program, which is open of Grief” will be presented by their lives and souls,” she says. to the public, is designed around VNHH bereavement coordina- Parker, director since 2005, the work of local author, Jim tors, Mike Handlin and Lili says she wears many hats, and Miller and presents a beautifully Carroll on Saturday, Dec. 2. The works with her creative staff to filmed video interweaving the morning begins at 8:30 with reg- promote public relations as well seasons of nature with the sea- istration and continental break- as program development. The sons of grief. Embedded in the fast. The program will run from center, which houses kitchen program is time for personal For more information on the 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and facilities for light meals, has reflection, when participants will workshop contact Jan Parker at includes a video, handouts, hosted diverse groups from have the opportunity to walk the (260) 356-0628 ext. 128 or e- reflection and discussion time. parishes, colleges and work sites grounds in meditation. mail [email protected]. In Victory Noll has been the in the past and currently is col- “We can encourage quiet Fort Wayne contact Mike reflection time that is so valu- Handlin or Lili Carroll at able,” says Handlin, adding, (260)435-3222 or e-mail “Those who need to verbally [email protected]. A process will have the opportunity suggested donation of $10 to the If you love Prime Rib, to participate in a table discus- Victory Noll Ministry Center will sion.” cover the breakfast and drinks. you're really going to love The Factory! He’s Done! He won’t clean gutters today (or ever)! HE HAS LEAFPROOF™ Friday and Saturday LEAFPROOF™ is an amazing from 8 to11 pm 5811 Coldwater Road gutter structure that catches rain Fort Wayne, IN. Live Jazz - Light Rock - but no leaves or twigs. You’ll (260) 484-8693 Acoustic and Variety sets never clean gutters again! LEAFPROOF™ is professionally installed by House Doctors... EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS a reliable handyman is in your neighborhood COME AND SEE WHAT IS ALL ABOUT BISHOP LUERS HIGH SCHOOL ACT NOW AND RECEIVE $100.00 OFF Whole House LEAFPROOF™ System (Expires 12/30/06) 424-1293 Serving the Fort Wayne area

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BY KAY COZAD selves attending Mass at an ele- mentary school on the southwest side where they lived and were FORT WAYNE — Lay ministry ground floor participants in the and community involvement is a fundraising to construct St. personal call for those of faith as Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. they seek to create the kingdom A litany of projects and serv- of God on earth. One Fort Wayne ice there includes participation on couple has been answering God’s the finance and stewardship com- call together for over 50 years. mittees, parish council, parish Ray and Nora Deasy, longtime food pantry, officiating for St. members of St. Elizabeth Ann Vincent de Paul Society, Project Seton Parish, consider themselves “Hope” caseworkers, work at the “very blessed” and do not regret crisis pregnancy center, now a single moment of their active known as A Hope Center, lives of service and prayer. Catholic Charities board member, Following a chance meeting various fundraisers and much and a courtship that lasted a year more. and a half, this loving couple One of Ray’s favorite service exchanged marriage vows in opportunities was his participa- 1953. Thirteen days later, Ray tion in the jail ministry. For years went into the Army, and together he found it uplifting to evangelize they prayed that he not be sent to the men seeking repentance with- Korea. Of the 213 soldiers who in the system. He also enjoyed joined him in active duty, only his work as engineer and host on Ray remained on the stateside National Public Radio and pro- post. And so began their journey viding job search coaching within of faith. the church as well. For the two years he served in Nora continues her involve- the Army, Ray worked in, among ment with Christ Renews His other things, the guided missile Parish and several prayer chains. program, but never missed a beat Together they attend a monthly as the chaplain’s assistant. rosary group and are ready to Praying the 15 decades of the pray or help in any situation. rosary together daily eased the Offering their gifts and talents young couple’s grief when they wherever they were needed was buried their first daughter, Mary as natural as praying for these Beth, who died shortly after birth. kind and generous people, even Following his service in the as they adopted a young teenage Army, Deasy and his wife moved KAY COZAD girl who needed a good home. back to the south side of Chicago, Ray and Nora Deasy have been involved in many lay ministries over the 53 years they have been married, with Faith and family have always where he worked full-time and prayer as their guiding force. As they pass the torch to others within the church they feel blessed to be part of been top priority. earned an associate’s degree in Retirement in 1996 found the business after attending night the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish community as well as a dynamic church community in Florida where they winter. still active duo wintering in school. This young man, who at Florida where they have become age 18 supported his mother and involve in several ministries at three brothers following the They attended separate Masses and enjoyed being room mother and has witnessed countless mira- the area parish there. They are untimely death of his father, was at their home parish of St. after the girls entered school cles in their more than 50 years proud of their six successful no stranger to hard work and long Raymond until the girls reached there. Both agree their social life of marriage. “Our prayers have daughters and enjoy their 10 hours. age three when they would sit revolved around their parish com- been answered in big and little active grandchildren. For the next several years, Ray with their parents in the front row munity. things,” says Nora. “And it just As they begin to step down worked in a factory, and as an of church. After 19 years there, the fami- keeps happening.” A weathered from leadership roles within the engineer and in sales in a heating Amidst all the activity the cou- ly moved to New Castle, where but still beautiful statue of the church, these septuagenarians are and air conditioning company, all ple sought ways as young parents Ray was busy as division presi- Infant of Prague, that stood guard mindful of the passing of the the while praying for miracles. to answer the call to stewardship dent. Continuing their joint in every yard the Deasys owned, torch in this season of life and are He continued to pursue his edu- at church. Ray, who admits to prayer life there, they were open now stands watchfully inside on an inspiration to those stepping cation when he was accepted into being a “type A” personality, says to the call to service within the Ray’s desk. “We’ve seen so many up. But there are no regrets as the University of Chicago with- smiling, “I had good Catholic for- church community at St. Ann miracles, anyone who doesn’t they say, “It’s time to let new out a bachelor’s degree where he mation. I headed up everything at Parish. The couple was soon believe in God is kidding them- blood come in as we leave.” earned a MBA. St. Raymond’s except the teaching religion classes along selves,” says Ray. Though still active in many At home Nora painstakingly women’s club.” with other lay ministries. The Deasys continued their lay areas they plan to spend more raised the girls that came one He served as eucharistic min- Service notwithstanding service at the Cathedral of the time with each other and their after the other, five daughters in ister and lector and was instru- though, Ray and Nora are the Immaculate Conception with a children and grandchildren, while seven years. With her husband mental in the initiation of the reli- first to say that prayer is the move to Fort Wayne in 1983. they enjoy the hard-won fruits of working and attending classes gious education program at St. power that drives their lives. The With their girls raised, they their labor. Nora recalls, “We only had one Raymond. Nora worked as couple was introduced early on to became marriage preparation car, so I shopped on the week- teacher’s aid at the parish school devotion to the Infant of Prague trainers. Soon they found them- ends.” 10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC NOVEMBER 19, 2006 Organist retires after three decades of service

pastor, and he asked her why she BY DENISE FEDOROW wanted to take lessons when she already played so well. A fellow osie Kasprzak considered her parishioner, Rose “Rodie” 30 years of playing the organ Weaver supplied that answer Jat Mass her way of praying, when she commented to Josie a and while leaving her beloved few years ago that there is no parish is difficult, she believes comparison with how she played she is taking every one and every then to how she plays now. Josie experience with her. said the comment pleased her as Josie and her husband Gerald she wondered if people noticed a were married in 1969 and moved change in her playing. Josie said to Goshen in 1976. They have Rose Weaver has been so encour- two children, a daughter, Jill, aging to her over the years and in who is married with two children fact, Rose and Harold Weaver and lives in Kentucky and a son, donated the top-of-the-line elec- Chad, who will be married in tric organ Josie’s been playing for April in Florida. Josie retired as the last 30 years. organist at St. “Different instructors taught Church because the couple plans me different things,” Josie said. to retire to Richmond, Kentucky She shared that when she was after spending the winter in 16 she walked a mile to church in Florida. the cold Iowa winters just so she Josie began playing the organ could play music. She was dis- at St. John shortly after moving couraged at that age to pursue to the parish. At first, she played music as a career. once a week, but after retiring in “Forty years later my dream 2000 from her teaching position, came true and it’s been wonder- she became St. John the ful,” she said. Evangelist’s full-time organist. A highlight of Josie’s musical In April of 1978, Josie earned life came in 2001 when she DENISE FEDOROW a level B certificate of achieve- accompanied her husband on a Josie Kasprzak has played this organ at St. John the Evangelist Church in Goshen for 30 years. She turned the ment through the diocese after golf outing to Europe. Josie does- keys over to successor Steve Royal on Nov. 3 when she retired to be closer to family. taking lessons at Notre Dame. In n’t golf so her pastime was seek- February 1979, she earned a level ing out churches. tour came to that Mass and sang. services Josie said there are four However, when she was asked A certificate. She said at that time “I played beautiful old organs “The priest came up to me formats rotated that include medi- to work with children cantors, she she was only one of four organ- in Scotland and Ireland — every- afterwards all smiles, wondering tative music for silent prayer admits to feeling a bit hesitant. ists in the diocese who had where I went God opened one if I brought the whole choir, time. “When I was asked to help the earned the level A certificate door after another.” everyone really sang out,” she “If people are moved and can students to sing, I thought, ‘they “And I was the only one to do it She said at just about every said. “If people feel confident to pray better, it’s because the Spirit are just grade school children, in less than a year.” church she was told that their sing because of the way a hymn is moving through the music.” how can they be successful?’ Josie also took lessons from organ had just been tuned. In is played, they will sing louder.” She said at a recent parish Well, the Holy Spirit must’ve Dr. Clemmons at Goshen College Scotland she played for a Mass at “When I came back to our mission and penance service her blessed the project because they for 12 years. She began the St. Andrew’s. She walked in and organ, I found the acoustics in successor Steve Royal compli- are wonderful!” organist training program at asked if all the Masses were cov- our church to be as good as any mented her on all the Bach pieces Josie encourages anyone Notre Dame in July 2001. The ered and found one was free. place in Europe,” Josie shared. she played, specifically the whose schedule permits to attend program was four semesters and “I spent the day getting Josie said now the couple’s “Orgelbuchein.” “That was a goal the children’s Mass and be included organ instruction, hymn acquainted with a wonderful old trips often include a visit to some of mine to learn most of those amazed at how the kids sing out. playing, accompanying cantors, pipe organ,” she said. place she’s read about that has an pieces, they’re not easy to play,” When asked what she’s organ repertoire and knowledge Josie said Europe is very con- interesting organ. She’s kept a she said. enjoyed the most she replied, “I of the liturgy. She continued with servative about their hymns so scrapbook of her trips and When Father John Delaney didn’t think it would be accompa- her training taking 15 more she was pleasantly surprised at achievements over the years. came to the parish he began a nying the children, but it turned semesters at Notre Dame with Dr. how well they seemed to like the Aside from playing the organ cantoring program and Josie has out it was. They amazed me. It’s Gail Walton, who is in charge of gospel swing version of at Masses, Josie has also been enjoyed working closely with the a Spirit-filled thing. Even the the music at the basilica. “Amazing Grace” that she played involved in other ministries at St. cantors. ones who had a hard time staying Josie said when she first came for them. Unknown to her, some John including the liturgy com- “We have such gifted cantors on key, I think they made a joyful to the parish, Father Cis was the of the other people on the golf mittee and the holy hour commit- here; our cantors are the crème of noise and God loved it. I know I tee. 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BY MICHELLE DONAGHEY The pantry is open two days a week. On Mondays, they are open for about an hour and a half BREMEN — Pitching it isn’t a while Wednesdays are much big deal to the seniors who help busier, with the volunteers work- out at the Bremen Food Pantry ing at least two and a half hours, located in the basement of the St. depending on the numbers who Dominic Church in Bremen. show up for food. “It’s what you do,” said “Wednesday is very busy Phyllis Heyde, one of the parish- because we catch the working ioners who regularly help out at poor. People get off at two or the pantry. three, and they can get food at Marie Hartsell, who runs the the pantry until 4 p.m.,” noted pantry as a volunteer, is very Marie. thankful for the help she gets reg- The pantry is very lucky to ularly from a group of ladies have the ladies volunteer, “espe- from the church. She believes cially when there is a sale and I there are around five ladies from can’t get there to buy things.” St. Dominic Church including Giving in nature in all respects Marge Shorter, Jan Schreiner, “some donate if they see we’re Phyllis Heyde, Sue Hickman and low on food and pay for it. Some Dorothy Taylor who regularly have bought groceries for fami- work as volunteers, giving of lies if we are low and the family their time and, sometimes, their is in great need including things husbands’ time. such as meat, milk and fresh “There are about four whose fruit,” Marie notes. husbands help lend a hand. One “These ladies are special. picks up bread for us every week, They help a lot. Some of them and some work when no one else take from their own purses, gar- is available while others help dens and pantries to help feed carry cases of food if their health people when we are low. They allows it,” notes Marie. also will sign up for extra days to

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Donations of non-perishable grocery items especially items such as canned tuna, spaghetti sauce and peanut butter are accepted at the food pantry on Monday mornings and Wednesday afternoons. The pantry is located behind the church on Maryland Street off the PHOTOS BY MICHELLE DONAGHEY alleyway. Monetary donations are also greatly appreci- Sue Hickman, a St. Dominic Food Pantry volunteer in Bremen, works alongside Marie Hartsell sorting out ated to purchase fresh food and items that are low in food.

the pantry. Arrangements can also be made by contact- help out when someone is sick or she noted. “That is absolutely because that is how we stay open on vacation,” said the volunteer remarkable. Some of them are in to help the less fortunate. These ing any of the food pantry volunteers or by calling the coordinator. such good health and can still ladies hearts are gigantic,” said Amazingly, the average age of work hard, for which we are all Marie who also prays for “more pantry at 546-3601. a volunteer at the pantry is thankful,” said Marie. food. The need is so great and around 72 to 75 years of age with “I only hope that these ladies with winter heating bills here some up to 83 or 84 years old, are blessed with good health soon, we will be swamped.” Knights and The Final Step in RSVP serve dinner for senior citizens Stewardship... FORT WAYNE — The Knights of Columbus and Volunteer Center at RSVP will host a Thanksgiving Day dinner for Remember your Church in your will. seniors, Thursday, Nov. 23, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 601 Reed Rd., Fort Wayne. Dinner will include roasted For information, call turkey, mashed potatoes, home- made stuffing, cranberry sauce, vegetables and pie. Diocesan Development Office There is no cost, but dona- tions are welcome. Transportation is also available. South Bend 574-258-6571 Fort Wayne 260-422-4611 Reservations are due by Friday, Nov. 17, by calling RSVP at (260) 424-3505. NOVEMBER 19, 2006 SENIOR LIVING 13

Dorothy Taylor and Sue Hickman enjoy volunteering at the food pantry located in the basement of St. Dominic Parish in Bremen.

Friends Marge Shorter and Phyllis Heyde say that it is fun working at the pantry because they enjoy visiting as they volunteer there. The food pantry is located in the basement St. Dominic Parish.

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Contributions must be made can be carried forward for five viduals can make year-end gifts ments to your parish, school or diocesan agency in the name of a directly from the IRA custodian years. of real estate, charitable gift other diocesan agency as well as loved one as a memorial or trib- to the charity. In addition, trans- In addition to regular tax sav- annuities and charitable remain- provide tax savings yet this year. ute gift. A minimum $5,000 ini- fers cannot be made to a donor- ings, you also can save capital der trusts. For more information tial contribution can be funded advised fund, supporting organi- gains tax by contributing the on year-end charitable gifts, with outright gifts of cash, securi- IRA Charitable Rollover zation or private foundation. securities directly to the charity. please contact the Office of ties, real estate, or the new IRA Moreover, these IRA charita- If you were instead to sell the Planned Giving at (260) 422- Individuals age 70 or older charitable rollover. 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Holy Cross Village at Notre Dame is a continuing care retirement community owned by the Brothers of Holy Cross and managed by the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago Service Corporation. 16 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC NOVEMBER 19, 2006 EDITORIAL Compassionate presence for grieving COMMENTARY ovember is traditionally the month of remembering in the welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. NCatholic Church as we celebrate All Saints Day on Nov. 1 TODAY’S CATHOLIC and All Souls Day on Nov. 2. All Saints Day gives us pause to Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, remember all the extraordinary saints who inspire us to lead better IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] lives. On All Souls Day, we as a community are invited to remem- ber our faithful departed family and friends. Andrew Schlafly, general counsel found good in everyone she met. Many area churches offer a “book of life” available to parish- Lend a hand to Gulf for the Association of American Without those and many other ioners where the names of their deceased loved ones are written. Physicians and Surgeons. Yet failure qualities with which she was Special Masses and memorial services, where candles are lit and Coast storm victims to diagnose breast cancer is the blessed, sainthood probably would names are spoken, offer ceremonies in which to gather to honor I’ve been reading the articles number one reason for malpractice not have been possible. The first our dead. For the faith community, to remember is to connect in about the work teams going to the lawsuits today. examination in the sainthood pro- Gulf Coast to help with rebuilding Breast cancer killed 40,000 cess is a thorough study of the life, love with those who have passed beyond the thin veil that sepa- American women last year with the the writings and the teachings of the rates us from heaven. Though sometimes painful, it is good, yes, and weeping with joy that the Gospel is being lived out so unmis- total number of cases exceeding a person under consideration. even healthy to remember. takably in the lives of our people. quarter million. How many more As we now cherish the historical In today’s death-resistant culture, some work overtime to min- And I have a thought, wouldn’t will suffer needlessly because of the significance of St. Mother imize the devastating heartache that loss may cause. The tenden- it be wonderful if, this autumn sea- medical community’s dishonesty? Theodore’s life that led to her can- cy in America is to gloss over or disregard grief rather than son, every of Jesus would NOW president Kim Gandy, onization, we invite everyone of all working through the emotions that accompany loss. In days of contemplate the essential needs our speaking on an unrelated matter, faiths to learn more about her. You old the bereaved were permitted within their community to “tell sisters and brothers have in said, “... having a choice is mean- can do that by visiting our Web site the story of their loss” openly in the marketplace, churches and Louisiana, Mississippi and other ingless if important information at www.sistersofprovidence.org, or homes. Today support groups and private counseling assume the Gulf states and then decide that they about health risks is withheld.” by visiting Saint Mary-of-the- Woods in person where you can burden of assisting those who mourn work through their grief. would make Christmas gifts or Annemarie S. Muth Bluffton enjoy the natural beauty of our What can we as Catholics do to support those who mourn? make donations in honor of their “giftees,” especially those giftees wooded grounds. We are called to “… visit orphans and widows in their afflic- who have everything? Let us also rededicate our lives tion…” James 1:27. Our compassionate presence is required to Wouldn’t it be wonderful if Sisters of Providence to love and respect for ourselves, all meet a person in their grief. Many fear the pain they may witness Katrina would help us followers of humankind, our nations and the and find it difficult to sit with someone who is tearfully sad or Jesus to break free of the strangle- grateful for shared gifts that earth gives to each of us. outwardly angry. And who of us has the right words to say at any hold consumerism has on us at Let us do all we can to help one given moment? Sentiments like, “Now you have an angel in Christmastime and other times, too, spirit of excitement another become saints. heaven” or “I know just how you feel” may only cause a feeling when we honor a Savior who came Denise Wilkinson, SP The international spotlight has General Superior of isolation and misunderstanding for the person who grieves. as one who was as poor? Wouldn’t shined on the Sisters of Providence Openhearted, nonjudgmental listening in times of distress and it be wonderful if Katrina would and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We Sisters of Providence sadness does more for healing than any words can do. thus become for us God’s instru- always knew the potential existed Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind. And what of life after loss? Strength and hope for the future ment of grace to occasion in us this for this remarkable event to occur, kind of “communal conversion” in but few of us ever imagined that we are required to rebuild a life in which only memory fills the void fact not just in word, to the values Elaborates on ‘Living of loss. Paul tells us in Hebrews 4:13-14 that we are to grieve, would be able to witness it and take of Jesus? part in it. but we must do so with hope, for our Catholic heritage assures In God’s mission on earth, the Gospel of Life’ us of the promise of everlasting life. The act of being present in As you know by now, our Sister Rita Musante, OLVM foundress, St. Mother Theodore I was disturbed by the recent edi- another’s grief gives us the opportunity to offer that hope and Huntington Guerin, was canonized as a saint in tor’s note following the Oct. 22 arti- requires us to reach deep within us to that place where our God the Roman Catholic Church Oct. 15. cle on the Allen County Right to lives and offer his strength in their weakness. More than 1,200 people made the Life-Three Rivers Educational Trust Though our mission of comfort and help should begin imme- Abortion-breast pilgrimage to Rome for the ceremo- Fund banquet. I believe the note diately, it is long after the services are over and all have returned ny conducted by Pope Benedict gave the incorrect impression that home that our compassionate presence is needed most. Months cancer link covered up XVI. while abortion is a “great evil,” after the death, when the shock and numbness wears thin, is the It’s ironic that Respect Life Thousands more joined with us there are many other equally impor- time to visit the bereaved “in their affliction.” Sharing a cup of Month and National Breast Cancer in spirit. We took with us a registry tant issues to be considered when coffee, listening to their story without judgment, offering invita- Awareness Month both fell in of names that listed more than 3,000 determining for whom to vote. tions or assistance with specific chores, brings hope to the lives October since some doctors and people who wanted to be part of the Catholics may, in good con- abortion rights advocates deny any experience. For several weeks now, science, disagree on how to address of those who work to navigate life without their loved one. we have had a steady stream of visi- the problems mentioned in the note: Other acts of kindness such as offering reading material or link between induced abortion and breast cancer. tors and tour groups to the Church war, care for the poor and vulnera- information about programs and groups can be a welcome relief “There’s no credible evidence of of the Immaculate Conception ble, economic and social justice, the to those who grieve. It becomes important to know that others a link. ...” says the Mayo Clinic’s where St. Mother Theodore’s shrine rights of workers, the environment, have not forgotten. Accompanying those in loss to programs like Dr. Sandhya Pruthi. Backed by a is located. As the celebrations were family life and global solidarity. that of the collaboration between Visiting Nurse and Hospice new Oxford University study, her taking place in Rome, many people However, there is no room for dis- Home and Victory Noll, described elsewhere in this issue, not claim defies more than two-dozen gathered at Saint Mary-of-the- agreement on abortion. As eloquent- only supports the broken hearted, but may enrich our own faith medical studies worldwide, which Woods to honor St. Mother ly stated by the U.S. Catholic process and understanding of how God calls us to minister to the support a cause and effect relation- Theodore. Many others recognized Conference of Bishops in “Living bereaved. ship. Denying this fact endangers the special moment in history in the Gospel of Life: A Challenge to the health of thousands of American their own individual way, with American Catholics:” So in this month of remembering, as we honor our own friends or with their own parish “... the failure to protect and beloved dead, we can call upon our faith and understanding to women. The Coalition on Abortion- groups. defend life in its most vulnerable contemplate ways to minister to those who ache in the face of a Breast Cancer states there is “stag- We are eternally grateful for the stages renders suspect any claims to life without their loved ones. They need our prayers and compas- gering evidence” that women who shared spirit of excitement, the the ‘rightness’ of positions in other sionate presence long after the tears have dried. have abortions are left with cancer- encouragement, the support and the matters affecting the poorest and vulnerable breast cells generated by hope for the future that we have felt least powerful of the human com- estrogen, a secondary carcinogen, from so many. munity. If we understand the human for the production of milk. Although As we embrace the historical sig- person as the ‘temple of the Holy Let us give thanks the baby has been aborted, the cells nificance of Indiana’s first saint and Spirit’ — the living house of God remain. Of the 15 studies conducted the eighth such honor ever bestowed — then these latter issues fall logi- As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving next Thursday, let us on American women, 13 reported on a person from the United States, cally into place as the crossbeams remember that “Eucharist” means thanksgiving. Every time we risk elevations, and seven found a we want to emphasize that St. and walls of that house. All direct receive Christ in the Eucharist, let us give thanks for his sacrifice more than twofold elevation in risk. Mother Theodore is a woman for all attacks on innocent human life, such and for bringing a taste of heaven to us to nourish our spiritual Dr. Brind of Baruch of us, for all time, not just for as abortion and euthanasia, strike at lives and to take him to the world. May our thanks resound in all College, New York, calls the Oxford Catholics. We all would benefit by the house’s foundation. These we do and say. study “seriously flawed in the direc- learning more about her exemplary directly and immediately violate the tion of covering up the abortion- life. human person’s most fundamental breast cancer link.” Brind’s analysis She devoted her life to serving right — the right to life. Neglect of found that, in 1996, an excess of God’s people through works of these issues is the equivalent of 5,000 cases of breast cancer was love, mercy and justice. She did not building our house on sand.” directly attributable to abortion, discriminate against anyone whom Coleen Loeffler increasing by 500 cases each year. she perceived needed assistance. Columbia City At this rate, there will be 25,000 She devoted herself to educating cases of breast cancer directly Indiana’s children, but she said, attributable to abortion in the year “Love the children first, then teach Today’s Catholic editorial board consists of Bishop John M. D’Arcy, 2036. them.” She was respectful to every- Ann Carey, Don Clemmer, Father Mark Gurtner, Father Heintz, Why the cover-up? Fear of one, even those who could have Tim Johnson, Vince LaBarbera and Msgr. J. William Lester. “massive lawsuits,” according to been perceived as enemies. She 17 NOVEMBER 19, 2006 COMMENTARY In scientific predictions, the only CATEQUIZ’EM By Dominic Camplisson

certainty is nothing is certain Since the term Eucharist means “thanksgiving,”this is the right time of the year to revisit the Eucharist. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — How climate changes. 1.From what language is the term Eucharist derived? often does a doomsday report On the other hand, they know a.Aramaic b.Latin c.Greek make the news warning the public the earlier the forecast, the more about disappearing icecaps, the likely the prediction can be wrong, VATICAN earth’s resources drying up or yet and being wrong makes scientists 2.Some Bible believing churches reject the Eucharist.Is it found in the Bible? another substance linked to can- run the risk of losing the public’s LETTER a.Yes, but only in the Old Testament cer? trust. CAROL GLATZ b.Yes, in the four Gospels, though presented differently in John’s Such predictions often trigger a While Pope Benedict XVI c.No, it was a later, possibly third century creation by the popes wave of public alarm because peo- reminded participants in a private ple have faith that such forecasts Nov. 6 audience that scientists 3.The original Eucharist was celebrated at this meal: don’t come from squinting into should avoid “needlessly alarming level of certainty they have in their a.The Last Supper findings. Otherwise, he said, “if crystal balls or swirling around tea predictions” when there is not b.The Wedding Feast at Cana leaves, but are the result of years enough evidence, he was equally you lose honesty in science, then of meticulous scientific and, there- adamant that they not succumb to you’ve lost what science is about.” c.The feeding of the 5,000 fore, reliable study. fear and fail to speak up “in the Many of the scientists’ talks at In an effort to remind science face of genuine problems.” the pontifical academy meeting not 4.There is a reference to St.Paul attending what is likely a eucharistic meal in this of the impact its predictions have William Phillips, a conference only underlined the impossibility book: on the public, the Vatican hosted a participant and 1997 Noble Prize of ever being 100 percent certain a.Acts meeting on the limits and accuracy winner in physics, told Catholic or correct even in traditionally pre- b.The Gospel of Luke of predictability in science. News Service even “imperfect dictable fields like atomic physics, c.The Gospel of Thomas Dozens of scientists and several information is better than having but they celebrated the natural world’s seemingly fickle behavior. theologians from all over the no information at all” when it 5.At that meal,something dramatic happened as Paul preached at great length. world gathered for the Pontifical comes to helping people plan for Some said it was only after get- Academy of Sciences Nov. 3-6 the future. ting wrong results in their research a.A listener fell asleep, fell out the window, died and was later plenary assembly to discuss how Phillips, who is a quantum — because nature worked in unex- revived. far the eye of science can see into physicist at the U.S. National pected ways — that they made sci- b.The Holy Spirit descended on those present in the form of an the future and when calculations Institute of Standards and entific breakthroughs. eagle. might be considered certain, prob- Technology, said science is neither Throughout history, they said, c.Paul was given the gift of tongues and could speak in Cockney able or highly unlikely. perfect nor worthless in its quest to new or better medical treatments and Magyar. On the one hand, most scien- understand and predict natural and improved technology some- tists want to give as much early phenomena. times came from experiments that 6.The existence of the eucharistic meal was confirmed by Justin Martyr in the mid-sec- warning as possible about impend- What’s important, he said, is ond century.What is remarkable about his account? ing dangers such as earthquakes or that scientists honestly express the LETTER, PAGE 18 a.It is evidence that the Eucharist has clearly Muslim roots. b.It is completely different from the modern Mass or liturgy. When we live in God, through Jesus, c.It is virtually identical to the modern Mass or liturgy. 7.This priest in the Old Testament is often seen as a “type”or precursor to the priests who offer the Eucharist: we share this eternity a.Pencilnecus b. c.Potiphar

The second is that good will prevail. of the change is not of our choice. 8.The development of eucharistic doctrine For it’s second reading this Neither is it of our timing. a.began very early on, as evidenced by documents from the early THE weekend, the church gives us a church. section from the Epistle to the Reflection b.was developed late by the papacy in panicked reaction to the SUNDAY Hebrews. This passage is consis- Reformation. tent with the other parts of The church is nearing the end c.has not yet been approved by the pope, in case some people go of its year of liturgical celebration Hebrews. It is heavy in its Jewish astray. GOSPEL symbolism, and it is plentiful in its and teaching. Only two weeks MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION references to Jewish history. Jews await us before we enter a new in the first century AD would year with the observance of the 9.This term (in the West at any rate) came to be the preferred description of what hap- instantly have connected with this First Sunday of Advent. pens at the Eucharist: epistle. The weekend liturgies are a.Tradition 33rd Sunday The Jewish priests are men- opportunities for the church to b.Transubstantiation tioned. Judaism today, in none of teach us about the Lord and to c.Transmutation Mk 13:24-32 its expressions, contains priest- assist us in learning from the Lord the path to holiness. This week- aniel is a fascinating book. hood. This is because most of the 10.What does it mean? end’s reading constitutes the final Judging from the book’s priests living at the time of the word before the joyful, excited a.The bread and wine used at Mass or liturgy are made to look like original language and liter- brutal suppression by the Romans D of the Jewish revolt perished. But, close of the year in the church’s the body and blood of Christ. ary construction, it dates from a triumphant proclamation of Christ b.The bread and wine are changed, by the actions of the priest, period not too long before Christ. at the time of Jesus, and at the the King next week. into the body and blood of Christ. It is a compilation, however, of time Hebrews was written, many These readings situate us. We much earlier material about priests served at the temple in c.The bread and wine remain present and are infused with the are mortal. Like it or not, we are Daniel, a faithful follower of God, Jerusalem. Spirit of Christ. not in control. Nor are we at the and of the Law of , who This reading states that Jesus is mercy of fate, circumstances, or lived during the Hebrews’ exile in the great high priest. His was the 11.The Fourth Lateran Council used the term (9 above) to argue against the heretical other people. If we turn to the Babylon. perfect and complete sacrifice. notions of this group: Lord, the power of God is with As is the case with so many of St. Mark’s Gospel provides the us. a.The Cathars b.The Lutherans c.The Calvinists the Old Testament Scriptures, the last reading. Some likely would see this rewarding as dark and setting was a time of hardship for 12.Why did the Easterners not use that term? God’s people. This is not surpris- ominous. It is in fact very realistic. The most universal experience READINGS a.Stubbornness. ing. God’s people had so few 33rd week of ordinary time times of peace and prosperity, among humans, other than concep- b.They were influenced by encroaching Islam to reject notions of much less glory, of which they tion itself, is death. Yet we all Sunday: Dn 12: 1-3 Ps 16:5,8-11 bodily presence and tended to de-emphasize them in order to could boast. recoil from talking about death. Heb 10:11-14, 18 Mk 13:24-32 placate Muslim neighbors. Turmoil and danger surround Not only do we care not to discuss Monday: Rv 1:1-4;2:1-5 Ps 1:1-4, 6 c.They never used Latin, and while believing in the real presence, the people described in this week- death, but also we are not at all Lk 18:35-43 were in general less focused on defining and defending the liturgy eager to think about change, and end’s reading. God sends a cham- Tuesday: Rv 3:1-6, 14-22 Ps 15:2-5 as there was no Eastern Reformation. pion to protect them. He is certainly sudden change, in our Lk 9:1-10 lives. We love the sense of security Michael. Michael will be the Wednesday: Rv 4:1-11 Ps 150:1-6 Lk 13.According to the church’s understanding,what happens to the bread and wine guardian of the people. that routine allows us. 19:11-28 after the confection of the Eucharist? Ultimately the message is not The Gospel reminds us quite simply but very clearly that noth- Thursday: Thanksgiving Rv 4:1-10 a.They are visible only to sinners. about Michael, and it is important Ps 149:1-6, 9 Lk 19:41-44 to stress this point since so many ing on earth is permanent. Only b.They are changed in substance, though not in appearance. people these days are fascinated by God is eternal. When we live in Friday: Rv 10:8-11 Ps 119:14, 24, c.They are present as bread and wine, but are now infused with angels. God, through Jesus, we share this 72, 103, 111, 131 Lk 19:45-48 Christ. Rather, two points are key. The eternity. Saturday: Rv 11:4-12 Ps 144:1-2,9-10 Life changes. We change. At first is that God will intervene to Lk 20:27-40 ANSWERS: 1.c, 2.b, 3.a, 4.a, 5.a, 6.c, 7.b, 8.a, 9.b, 10.b, 11.a, 12.c, 13.b secure for the faithful eternal life. times we change abruptly. Much 18 COMMENTARY NOVEMBER 19, 2006 Confessional confusion about contraception poses concerns After sitting nervously in church for a his church. The church teaches that good medicine. unnecessary. half hour,I summoned enough contraception and sterilization are In your example, for instance, I would urge your client to courage to enter the confessional and wrong, contrary to God’s wonder- THAT’S of “regulating menstrual cycles” become familiar with NFP and the confess to the priest my ongoing ful plan for spousal love. (See there is an underlying medical growing number of physicians and struggle to completely embrace NFP “Humanae Vitae,” #11-14.) A GOOD condition which causes abnormal health care practitioners who do Priests are not at liberty to con- cycles and deserves diagnosis. not prescribe or sterilize. and to quit using barrier methods of tradict the teachings of the church This is true for every potential use Mary W. Martin, M.D., FACOG contraception.After discussing this or even to pass over it in silence. QUESTION for contraceptives. Making a prop- Midwest City, Okla. with the priest,he responded, “Oh? Priests also must give an account- er diagnosis from the outset pre- Does that really work?”and “Large ing to God for how we exercised vents years of side-effects, symp- families are a burden”and “Just pray our priesthood. We were ordained toms and potentially life-threaten- Today’s Catholic welcomes ques- about it.”I left the confessional to proclaim God’s plan for human I am going to be a physician assistant ing illness. Refusing to prescribe tions from readers. Please e-mail thinking that the priest was giving life, spousal love, marriage and and was wondering about the pre- them leads to a better understand- your questions to [email protected] me the green light to contracept. family. The people of God have a scription of birth control.Would it be ing of medicine and a more holis- cesefwsb.org or mail them to right to hear the authentic teach- immoral for me to prescribe it? What tic approach to patient care. I can Today’s Catholic, That’s A Good Now,knowing that the priest is act- ings of the church from us at the testify personally that, despite Question, P.O. Box 11169, Fort ing in persona Christi,I’ve been driv- about if it is to be used to make a pulpit, in the confessional and in menstrual cycle more regular? What excellent medical training, I did Wayne, IN 46856. Include your ing myself crazy trying to figure this counseling. not truly learn gynecology and name, city and an e-mail address all out.I guess my questions are: Is it I suggest that you: would I do in a situation where I obstetrics until I took the time to or phone number so we can con- a mortal or venial sin to contracept (I • Be sure to get good and thor- would be called to prescribe birth learn Natural Family Planning, and tact you if necessary. Anonymity try to refrain from Communion if we ough teaching about NFP. You can control? D.S. the Billings Ovulation Method in will be preserved upon request. “slip”)? Will I go to hell? Or is it okay know exactly where you are in Your question about prescribing particular. Not only is it 99.5 per- since this priest,acting as Christ,basi- your cycle if you use the method birth control pills was forwarded cent effective (WHO and Chinese cally said it’s no big deal? Anonymous correctly. to me by Father Daniel McCaffrey. Health Ministry data) in delaying Father Matthew Habiger, OSB, provid- • Read up more on the issue of I am a board-certified obstetrician- or preventing pregnancy, but its ed this week’s questions. He may contraception and sterilization. gynecologist practicing in diagnostic significance makes pre- be reached by e-mail at Believe it or not, there is confu- Read “Humanae Vitae.” The Oklahoma City. I was reminded by scribing contraceptives totally [email protected] sion among some priests on moral Couple to Couple League has a faithful priest about the church’s issues like contraception and steril- many good things for you. Their position on contraception and chal- ization. The first thing to remem- Web site is www.ccli.org. See John lenged, as my penance, to research SCRIPTURE SEARCH ber is that we priests do not deter- Kippley’s “Birth Control and whether contraceptives are poten- By Patricia Kasten mine morality, for example, the Christian Discipleship” and “Sex tially abortifacient. In fact, they rightness or wrongness of contra- and the Marriage Covenant.” are. But more importantly, pre- Gospel for November 19, 2006 ception and sterilization, or any • For a good audio tape on scribing birth control pills or other Mark 13:24-32 other moral matter. Only God these issues, call One More Soul, forms of contraception for non- determines the moral order, and he (800) 307-7685, for a free copy. contraceptive reasons is just not teaches the moral order through Following is a word search based on the Gospel reading for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B: foretelling of the end times. The words can be found in The very human side of Charlie Weis all directions in the puzzle. THOSE DAYS THE SUN DARKENED or those who saw the rough- ence. Life sends the Weis family THE MOON LIGHT STARS around-the-edges portrayal of conflicting signals. FALLING COMING CLOUDS FNotre Dame head football When Weis addressed the GLORY ANGELS GATHER coach Charlie Weis during the Oct. media the second time after FROM ELECT FOUR WINDS EARTH 29 edition of “60 Minutes” on accepting the Notre Dame job, he FIG TREE TENDER SUMMER CBS, you know he is no angel. put his foot down and made clear THE GATES PASS AWAY HOUR Weis’ profanity-laced tirades that the media would follow his with the players, coaching staff rules strictly. Most in attendance SIDELINES and officials revealed the very — including yours truly — FIG TREE WARNING human side of a man who recog- thought it was going to be a long, BY TIM PRISTER nizes his flaws. painful experience. From that HCLOUDSSTARS “With every person, there is point on, however, his relationship YOJ FOURWI NDS good and bad,” Weis said. “I’m far with the media has been nothing boy’s wish by executing a “pass from perfect as we all know. But I short of amazing. right” against Washington, flew a RMUJOAGHNANA thought that it was fairly realistic.” He is patient, thoughtful, under- longtime Notre Dame fan with OIHRTPAFRJLF One could argue that Weis standing of the media’s role and, muscular dystrophy to the Stanford LNUSEHTKU I I A should have known better. He quite frankly, a pleasure to be and Ohio State games, had his knew he was wired for sound. He around in that setting. His intelli- team join the Navy players in GGEANGE L SGGL knew CBS wouldn’t hide his gent approach to answering ques- singing the Academy’s alma mater, AHRTDNSMTYHL blemishes. All he had to do was tions makes our job as storywriters and offered dozens of other ran- bite his tongue and try to show a remarkably easy at times. He acts dom acts of kindness along the TTTCELEROJT I bit more humility, and the whole like he cares about you. way that aren’t publicized through HDEDR I EJHO I N nation wouldn’t have been privy to So who, then, is the real Charlie the media. ESUMMERPOHNG the jagged edge that rubs the skin Weis? He is very complex man to be of those who cross his path. Ask Notre Dame assistant head sure. Extremely intelligent. Loyal RPTHOSEDAYSD His life and his varied personal- coach and defensive backs coach to his people. Unreasonable to a P A S S AWA Y KWL S ity are an anomaly. He can be Bill Lewis. Lewis was with the fault at times, and yet compassion- compassionate and unreasonable, Miami Dolphins in 1998 when his ate beyond compare. © 2006 Tri-C-A Publications generous yet stubborn, your best 28-year-old son, Gregg, was killed He can alienate an alum or friend or your worst enemy, in a training session just north of board of trustee one minute, and reminded the scientists that theolo- depending upon one’s perspective. Nellis Air Force base in Las Vegas offer a golf cart ride to a student gy and philosophy have an impor- “Do I have some detriments or as a member of the 66th Rescue who stopped by his office at 4:30 LETTER tant role to play in helping science a.m. seeking an autograph. recognize its limits. some flaws? Absolutely,” Weis Squadron. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 said. “But I think that realistically, Weis, the offensive coordinator In other words, Charlie Weis is For example, just because sci- it’s tough to be in the coaching of the New York Jets at the time, human, very human. He makes no failed to do what was predicted. entists cannot always predict does profession and simultaneously be a met with Lewis on the field before excuses for his faults. In fact, he While predictability makes not mean nature is a footloose loving husband and father, be the their game and shared his heartfelt often trumpets them. daily life easier — knowing the mishmash of random laws or that molder of young men, while at the condolences with Lewis. It was a “60 Minutes” got it right. They sun will come up, the car will people live in an indeterminate same time your job is to build gesture that Lewis will never for- captured the essence of Charlie start, a pile of work will be wait- world. toughness and win football games. get. Weis, a very decent yet flawed ing on one’s desk — unpre- Jurgen Mittelstrass, a German Weis’ perspective on life clearly “Coach Weis is one of the most human being. Just like most of us, dictability, uncertainty and a fasci- professor of philosophy and presi- has been altered by his daughter caring human beings I’ve ever and yet completely different in so nation with the wider mysteries of dent of the London-based Hannah’s health issues, which may come in contact with,” Lewis said. many ways. the world “are the driving forces Academia Europaea, said it’s not explain why he can so easily slip “The way he came to me that day of research,” said Bishop Marcelo the world that is chaotic; the from passionate to cynical and on the field ... I’ll never forget that Sanchez Sorondo, the pontifical “chaos exists only for us, not for back again, often within the same and I’ll appreciate it for the rest of Tim Prister is a 1978 graduate of academy’s chancellor. the thing being studied” that is breath. Hannah has “special my life. Marian High School and a 1982 But “science will never be able ultimately following natural laws. needs,” which makes “normal” life “People ask me, ‘Why did you graduate from the University of to determine everything. There is The nature of reality — the big different from most. Life has dealt come to Notre Dame?’ I tell them Notre Dame, where he was the always something that will elude it picture, so to speak — and what him and his wife, Maura, a bad because it’s Notre Dame and starting third baseman in 1981- — not from God’s mind but from humans can know about it are hand. God has also blessed them because of Charlie Weis.” 82. Prister also is head baseball ours,” he added. questions for philosophers and the- in ways most will never experi- Last year, Weis granted a dying coach at Marian. In his speech, Pope Benedict ologians to debate, not scientists. NOVEMBER 19, 2006 COMMENTARY 19 Bodies in plastic n exhibit called “Body Worlds” is currently touring poses. the United States and generating some animated dis- Obtaining consent from adults, on the other hand, is not Acussion in its wake. It puts the human body on public necessarily a difficult proposition. The organizer of the display in various poses after the body has been filled with a Body Worlds exhibit claims that more than 6,000 people MAKING SENSE OF BIOETHICS kind of plastic preservative. have already signed the dotted line for their own future BY FATHER TAD PACHOLCZYK The bodies are posed, for example, as a rider on a horse, “plastination.” Many individuals are happy to donate their where the body of the horse is also plasticized. By removing bodies to science. I recall doing dissections as an undergrad- skin and various layers of musculature to expose internal uate student in an anatomy and physiology class, using a organs, it is possible to literally look inside the body and see cadaver from an elderly lady who had donated her body to These are some of the further questions we may need to its inner structure. In one exhibit, an expectant mother has science. consider when trying to decide about the moral acceptability been cross-sectioned to reveal her unborn child, while in Such donations are not morally problematic, and in fact of such an exhibition. There may also need to be assurance another, a man has been peeled down to his musculature, are similar to organ donation. Such organ donation is not that the bodies on display, or parts from those bodies that and he carries his skin on his arm like an old raincoat. only permissible, but can be seen as a very generous act. As were removed during their preparation, will ultimately be The exhibit is billed as an educational exhibit, teaching Pope John Paul II once put it: “A particularly praiseworthy properly disposed of either through burial or through crema- people about the internal structure and organization of their example... is the donation of organs, performed in an ethi- tion, as a sign of our respect for the remains of the dead. own bodies. As the director of the exhibit phrased it, “My cally acceptable manner, with a view to offering a chance of The fact that the traveling cadaver exhibit has already aim is to illuminate and educate through the beautiful health and even of life itself to the sick who sometimes have drawn more than 18 million visitors worldwide indicates a arrangement” of bodies. Yet some people find the exhibit no other hope.” deep-seated fascination with understanding our own bodies. “edgy,” causing more than a tinge of discomfort, and they But what about the display of bodies where consent can- One might even argue that such an exhibit could prompt wonder whether there aren’t ethical concerns associated not be obtained? When dealing with situations like muse- some soul searching and further discussion of human frailty with putting the human body on display in this way. ums displaying ancient Egyptian mummies, or tourists and the meaning of our own mortality. One potential problem associated with such a display observing the remains of believers in the catacombs under Along the same lines, an exhibit, which reveals the involves consent. In general, consent is very important, and Rome, or archaeologists examining skeletal remains human child in utero by a simple cutaway, can serve to should be sought for organ or bodily donation. Informed exhumed from digs, such consent can probably be pre- powerfully remind visitors about the reality of the pro-life consent seems to be a recurrent theme in regards to this sumed, assuming that certain conditions are met: message, namely that children in the womb are not “blobs exhibition, since some of the bodies, which have been on • Their remains are not being used in a disrespectful of protoplasm” but are rather our brothers and sisters at an display in the past, may not have had convincing documen- manner; earlier developmental stage. tation of informed consent. • There is an educational, spiritual or inspirational end In the words of one astute observer: “If young women Several of the bodies may have originated from natural being realized by the use of the remains; had windows on their stomachs, so they could see into their disasters in which the victims could not be identified. • There was no indication left by the individuals or their own wombs, the number of abortions would decline drasti- Hence, one can inquire whether all of the subjects really relatives explicitly stating that they did not want the remains cally.” approved of their new “show business careers,” or as one to be used in this public service; The Body Worlds exhibit does seem to afford a unique commentator, half tongue-in-cheek, mused about the matter: • The death of the individual was not intentionally caused opportunity to open a window onto the inner workings of “Dear World: Please don’t let them pump plastic into me in order to procure the body or the tissues. the human body in a way that straddles the line between and exhibit me naked, without half my skin, playing tennis. Whether the use of human bodies in Body Worlds will be enlightening and edgy. I hate tennis.” Other issues regarding consent are worthy of acceptable will largely depend on intense discussion sur- consideration as well. rounding the first and second conditions. Are the bodies Obtaining valid informed consent may not really be pos- being posed provocatively or being made to engage in Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. earned his doctorate in neuro- sible when children or infants in utero are put on display, immoral activities while on display, or are they set up in science from Yale and did postdoctoral work at Harvard. even though it is true that medical schools and museums respectable, fundamentally decent poses? Since it is a public He is a priest of the Diocese of Fall River, Mass., and have a rather long history of preserving human fetuses and display, are the actions represented appropriate for public serves as the director of education at The National embryos in formaldehyde for teaching and educational pur- viewing, including children? Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia.

Temple of Solomon was of stone and Meet The Priest reading timber construction Father Gary L. Sigler and sci- ence fic- What did the Temple of Solomon look girth, and their height can reach Ordained to the priesthood: tion like? 30 meters. So Hiram sent cedar, June 16, 1979 pine, gold and stonemasons to Pastor, Queen of Angels Parish Who are Solomon, the third king of help construct the temple. In What was the primary influence in your Israel, reigned from about BC return Hiram received a district 961-922. His father David had your decision to become a priest? favorite in Galilee with 20 towns. HIRE authors? wanted a temple built for the ark K. Prag says the temple of When one of my classmates of the covenant, God’s dwelling Solomon was a tripartite building HISTORY was ordained in 1973, I was so C. S. place, because the ark of God with an inner Holy of Holies in impressed with what I had seen Lewis, was dwelling in only a tent while which the ark of the covenant FATHER RICHARD HIRE him doing in his deacon assign- Anne David the king was living in a was placed. God dwelt as on a ment and then in his first priestly McCaffrey palace. Solomon, then, under- throne between the cherubim or assignment that I wanted that in and Robert Asprin takes the building of the first angels above the ark. The temple my life. temple in Jerusalem. was of stone and timber construc- What is the best part of being Catholic? The site of Solomon’s temple and the offerings made to the tion. The interior was richly dec- What is the most rewarding part of the Eucharist is called the Haram al-Sharif, the orated with cedar, gold, palms temple. being a priest? architectural and visual focus of and floral decorations. The holy In the court was a bronze altar being a part of so many peo- What is your favorite prayer? the holy city of Jerusalem. The place held the golden altar of of unhewn stones for burnt sacri- ple’s lives, in their joys and sor- Haram area, raised on a great incense, 10 lampstands, and a fice. One probably ascended the Memorare and Jesus Prayer rows masonry platform, covers about table for the Sabbath offering of altar by a flight of steps, as is 34 acres. Tradition says the high shrewbread, namely 12 new seen elsewhere in the Near East. What is your favorite Scripture pas- point of this ridge is Mount loaves, one for each tribe. There also was a large circular What are your interests and hobbies? sage? Moriah, where tried to The entrance of the temple tank containing about 12,000 cooking, jigsaw puzzles, Mt 14: 22-33 offer his son to God. faced east and in front of the galls of water called the bronze sudoku puzzles Tradition also places here the site vestibule stood two freestanding sea. It was supported by 12 fig- What is your favorite food? of the threshing floor of Araunah copper columns. These columns ures of oxen. Ten mobile decorat- Do you have any pets? the Jebusite, bought by David as have exact counterparts in tem- ed bronze basins for carrying Italian or whatever I am eat- the place on which to build an ples of the pre-Israelite people of water stood in the court. Similar I have a miniature poodle ing at the moment. altar and bring the ark of the Canaan that have been excavated basins have been found in the named Sara; she is almost 15 covenant. at Hazor in Israel. This temple temples on the island of Crete. years old. I had two poodles, but What is something interesting about To build the temple, Solomon has three parts, two pillars and an Father McKenzie notes that, in the male, Clyde, died a year and received help from King Hiram Egypt and Mesopotamia, the tem- a half ago. yourself that most people might not incense altar. The temple at know? of Tyre in Phoenicia or modern Megiddo in Israel also has a ple was the house of the god Lebanon, who had been a friend porch, a main chamber and the where he was served by the What do you do for relaxation? I was a student at Kent State of David. Here grew the famous holy of holies. Solomon’s temple priests and not a house of assem- I love to go the the lake. I University when four students cedars of Lebanon that provided was also similar to later temples bly for the worshipers. The rites watch some TV and I enjoy com- were killed and nine wounded by a source of wealth for the in Syria, such as Palmyra. of prayer before the public were puter games, especially the Ohio National Guard on May Phoenicians who exported the The dimensions of the temple conducted in the court outside the Backgammon and Free Cell. 4, 1970. fragrant and durable wood to building were 90 feet long, 30 temple. Egypt and Israel. You can see feet wide and 45 feet high. The How do you prefer to be addressed? some of these cedars today What is your favorite reading material? temple also had side chambers in Father Gary thought to be over 1,000 years the walls that served as treasuries a combination of spiritual old. Their trunks have a huge and storehouses for vestments 20 TODAY’S CATHOLIC NOVEMBER 19, 2006

MARIAN VOLLEYBALL TEAM TAKES STATE RUNNER-UP SPOT Marian High School’s volleyball Lady Knights had visions of an Indiana state High School Championship in their grasp, but it was temporary. After winning the first two games against Indianapolis’ Roncalli, their vision disappeared, and the Rebels from Roncalli prevailed in a torrid five-set finale, 21-25, 30-32, 25-22, 25-16 and 25-8. It was the second time the Lady Knights finished in a state runner-up spot, the other being in 1999. Sports In 1973, they won a state title. Marian had defeated Jasper, 3-1, in the semifinal round. — EJD Meet some of the CYO Crusaders win fourth football players consecutive junior varsity football title BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN Favorite song at Mass: “On Favorite pizza topping: Cheese Eagles Wings” What I will remember most Favorite pizza topping: Pepperoni about CYO football: The support ICCL, said, “A number of coaches BY ELMER J. DANCH FORT WAYNE — The following What I will remember most of my coaches. had an abundance of young play- is a questionnaire sent to some of about CYO football: I will remem- ers who had a strong desire to play the Catholic Youth Organization ber our team spirit and our good Steven Kiermaier SOUTH BEND — The boys jun- football below the varsity level. (CYO) football players and their sportsmanship. Team, Uniform: St. John the ior varsity football teams of the Thus the junior varsity level was responses. Baptist, Fort Wayne, No. 49 Inter-City Catholic League (ICCL) the proper level for them and we Drew Liehr Kellogg Position: Running back and finished the season with the Holy also changed a number of rules Dan Vandegriff Team, Uniform: St. Jude Eagles Fullback Cross-Christ the King Junior and playing time for their benefit. Team, Uniform: St. JAT, No. 32 No. 55 School, Parish: St. Joseph Crusaders snaring the post-tourna- “One of the main things we Position: Fullback, Defensive Position: Center Hessen Cassel ment championship with a 22-0 have changed for this year was End, Punter, Kicker School, Parish: St. Jude School, Where I will be going to high victory over Mishawaka Catholic the addition of a fifth quarter,” School, Parish: St. Joseph-St. St Jude Parish school: Bishop Luers High School on Nov. 5. Violi said. “It is a 10 minute run- Elizabeth Ann Seton School; St. Where I will be going to high Parents: Jim and Chris It was the fourth title in a row ning clock were each team is Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish school: Bishop Luers High School Siblings: Dan and Kev for the junior Crusaders who tal- given five minutes to run plays. Where I will be going to high Parents: Ed and Mary Ellen Pets: One dog and fish lied all their points in the first No score is kept, and coaches are school: Bishop Luers or Kellogg Favorite video game: “NCAA 07” half. Henry Turner tallied all three allowed on the field. It gets the Homestead Siblings: Alex Kellogg Favorite NFL player: Reggie touchdowns on dashes of 2, 6 and less skilled and younger kids a Parents: Dale and Jean Pets: Breaker Greyhound — Bush 12 yards, and Alex Brooks booted chance to play in front of their Vandegriff Breaker; Old English sheepdog — Favorite song at Mass: “Speak two extra points from placement. family, with officials on the field. Siblings: Grace and Sophie Balu O Lord I’m Listening” The B-team circuit was prima- It gives them a small taste of Favorite video game: “Madden Favorite video game: Favorite pizza topping: Sausage rily organized for those who did what the game is about, preparing 06” or “NCAA Football 06” “Madden 2007” What I will remember most not compete at the varsity level. them for next year. We want to Favorite NFL player: Brett Favorite NFL player: Troy about CYO football: Never losing The league is comprised of fifth keep everyone interested in the Favre Palomalu, Pittsburgh Steelers a game in seventh and eighth grade and sixth grade students. game of football, which is our Favorite song at Mass: Favorite pizza topping: Cheese Consequently, it provided an area goal.” “Awesome God” What I will remember most Turner of action for youngsters at the Violi said the same type of Favorite pizza topping: Extra about CYO football: The three Team, Uniform: Precious early stages of competition. schedule will be arranged at the cheese most inspiring coaches — Mark Blood-Queen of Angels, No. 78 Anthony Violi, president of the start of the 2007 season. What I will remember most Hendricks, Pat Joley and Bob Position: Center about CYO football: Scoring on a Widner. School, Parish: Most Precious 65-yard screen pass against St. Blood Haven, No. 10 about CYO football: The coaches, Charles in the playoffs and having Andrew Magsam Where I will be going to high Position: Runningback, my team, winning, having lots of it called back. Nick Name: Magnum or Mags school: Homestead High School Linebacker fun, never wanting it to end Team, Uniform: St. Charles No. Parents: Chris and Angie Where I will be going to high Dan Rodenbeck 34 Siblings: Jared school: Bishop Luers or Bishop De’Angelo “Superman” Fincher Nick Name: Rodey Position: Running Back and Pets: Cat — Jackie, Dog — Dwenger Team, Uniform: St. John the Team, Uniform: St., JAT, No.34 Defensive Tackle Jackson Parents: John and Sara Baptist Fort Wayne, No. 3 Position: Runningback, School, Parish: St. Charles Favorite video game: “Need for Siblings: Chris, Mike, Kaitlyn, Position: Runningback, Wide Tailback Borromeo Speed” Madison, Lauren, Ava Receiver, Cornerback School, Parish: St. Aloysius Where I will be going to high Favorite NFL player: Peyton Favorite video game: “Madden” School, Parish: Benoit Where I will be going to high school: Bishop Dwenger Manning Favorite NFL player: Larry Academy school: Bishop Luers Parents: John and Debbie Favorite song at Mass: “The Johnson Parents: Joyce and Ronnie Parents: Scott and Michelle Siblings: Mike, Aaron and Lord of the Dance” Favorite song at Mass: Siblings: Ron, Angel Siblings: Josh and David Olivia Favorite pizza topping: Sausage “Anthem” Favorite video game: “NCAA 07” Pets: Dog — Skittles Pets: two dogs Oliver and What I will remember most Favorite pizza topping: Favorite NFL player: Michael Favorite video game: “NCAA 07” Daisy about CYO football: Experience Pepperoni Vick Favorite NFL player: Ladainian Favorite video game: “Halo 2” that I will take to high school sports What I will remember most Favorite song at Mass: “City of Tomlinson Favorite NFL player: Steven about CYO football: My coaches God” Favorite song at Mass: “On Jackson Alex “Stronz” Stronczek and my team Favorite pizza topping: Sausage Eagles Wings” Favorite song at Mass: “On Team, Uniform: St. John the What I will remember most Favorite pizza topping: BBQ Eagle’s Wings” Baptist, Fort Wayne, No. 10 Michael “Mike” McCarthy about CYO football: The good chicken Favorite pizza topping: Position: Quarterback, Team, Uniform: St. John New competition, the teammates and What I will remember most Pepperoni Cornerback Haven, No. 28 coaches about CYO football: Meeting a ton What I will remember most School, Parish: St. John the Position: Runningback, of great players and friends about CYO football: Eighth grade Baptist Linebacker “Gabe” Mendoza season when we played my cousin’s Where I will be going to high School, Parish: St. John New Team, Uniform: St. JAT, No. 70 Peter Waikel team (Q of A) and I scored. school: Bishop Luers Haven Position: Tackle, Guard Team, Uniform: Royal Reds, Parents: Mike and Kathi Where I will be going to high School, Parish: St. Therese No. 55 Eric “Speedy” Sorg Siblings: Sam, Haley, Hanna school: Bishop Luers or Bishop Parents: Ralph and Yvone Position: Lineman Team, Uniform: 15 St. JAT, No. Favorite video game: “NCAA 06” Dwenger Siblings: Alex, Marivi, Yvonne School, Parish: Queen of 15 Favorite NFL player: Matt Parents: John and Sara Pets: Dog — Chapeta Angels Position: Quarterback, Safety Leinhart Siblings: Chris, Nick, Kaitlyn, Favorite video game: “NCAA Where I will be going to high School, Parish: St. Aloysius Favorite song at Mass: “This Madison, Lauren, Ava ‘07” school: Bishop Dwenger Where I will be going to high Little Light of Mine” Favorite video game: Madden Favorite NFL player: Troy Parents: Scott and Mary Ann school: Bishop Luers Favorite pizza topping: 2007 Palumalo Siblings: Matt, Jeanna, Julie, Parents: Tony and Leigh Pepporoni and sausage Favorite NFL player: Michael Favorite song at Mass: Rob, Luke, Mary Siblings: Tyler, Kyle, A.J. What I will remember most Vick “Anthem” Pets: Parakeet — Oscar Favorite video game: “NCAA 07” about CYO football: The friend- Favorite song at Mass: “When Favorite pizza topping: Favorite video game: Favorite NFL player: Marvin ships with all my teammates the Saints Go Marching In” Pepperoni “Madden” Harrison Favorite pizza topping: What I will remember most Favorite NFL player: Peyton Favorite song at Mass: “On Nicholas “Nick” McCarthy Pepperoni about CYO football: Being a cap- Manning Eagles Wings” Team, Uniform: St. John New What I will remember most tain and leader NOVEMBER 19, 2006 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 21 New York priest wields whistle Catholic leaders urge ‘assumption of chastity’ on during football season Catholic college campuses

BY MIKE LATONA MANASSAS, Va —More than 50 sionately address rising homosexu- Catholic leaders of educational, al activism, sexual scandals, pro-life, medical and other organi- pornography and sexual addiction, ROCHESTER, N.Y. (CNS) — zations have signed a statement and harmful attitudes toward sexu- Black-and-white attire plays urging Catholic colleges and uni- ality, human life and marriage on heavily into Father Paul versities to conform to church Catholic college and university Bonacci’s identity — and it’s not teachings on sexuality, marriage campuses. The Christian response just his priestly vocation that and human life. to the wound of same-sex attrac- makes this so. The statement, issued publicly tion is not hatred or discrimination, On Friday nights during the Nov. 13 as the U.S. bishops con- but aggressive efforts to develop a fall, Father Bonacci trades in his sider their own statements on con- prevailing ‘assumption of chastity’ black shirt and Roman collar for traception and pastoral care for among students, faculty, adminis- a striped jersey. In fact, his tenure homosexual Catholics, was drafted trators, staff and trustees on as a high school football official by the Cardinal Newman Society Catholic campuses and an environ- dates back further than his priest- and completed at the Catholic ment available to healing.” hood. Leadership Conference in Denver The 55 signers include presi- Father Bonacci, pastor of on Oct. 27. The statement has dents and trustees of Ave Maria Schuyler Catholic Community in since been mailed to each of the College, Ave Maria University, the Rochester Diocese, said play- CNS PHOTO/MIKE CRUPI, CATHOLIC COURIER U.S. bishops in advance of their Christendom College, Franciscan ers are often caught off guard Father Paul Bonacci, center, and Deacon Dan Pavlina, left of Father annual meeting this week in University of Steubenville, when they learn of his day job. Bonacci, jog down the field as they officiate a football game in Baltimore. Magdalen College, the For instance, while chatting with “Many Catholic colleges have International Theological Institute Trumansburg, N.Y., in late September. Father Bonacci, who serves as pas- them during breaks in the action, been tarnished by sex-related scan- for Studies on Marriage and the he asks if they know certain peo- tor for several churches in the Schuyler Catholic Community in upstate dal in recent years, including Family, the National Association ple from their community — then New York, says players are often caught off guard when they find out homosexual activism, rampant of Private Catholic and enjoys watching the double takes what his day job is. sexual activity among students and Independent Schools and the when he tells them, “Father Paul recent revelations of sexual abuse Catholic Family Network of said to say hi.” ter and is also a football chaplain. ball began as a player in a Vince of students in Washington State,” homeschooling parents. “It’s nice to blow people’s Yet these lofty credentials Lombardi youth league in his said Patrick Reilly, president of the Other prominent signers include minds,” he remarked. don’t always insulate him from native Waterloo. He went on to Cardinal Newman Society and noted psychologists Dr. Richard For 15 years Father Bonacci, an occasional complaint. One play for Waterloo High School as chairman of the conference com- Fitzgibbons and Peter Kleponis; 47, has committed his Fridays to coach protesting a call said he a center and linebacker. While mittee that developed the state- Dr. John Haas, president of the officiating games as a member of deserved better treatment because still in high school, he became ment. “It is urgent that educators National Catholic Bioethics Center; the Finger Lakes Chapter of he goes to church on Sundays — involved in officials’ work support the church’s call to chasti- Rev. John Harvey, OSFS, president Certified Football Officials. The to which Father Bonacci replied, through his father, Frank, who ty, not only because these are of the Courage Apostolate to season “only goes for a couple of “Well, go this Sunday and pray would take him along on offi- Catholic institutions, but because homosexual Catholics; Mother months, but it’s a great group of for my eyesight.” cials’ meetings. “By my senior unhealthy behavior puts students at Assumpta Long, prioress general officials I work with, a great Once, a player complained to year, I was officiating JV (junior risk physically, emotionally and of the Dominican Sisters of Mary; camaraderie,” he said. Father Bonacci about the level of varsity) baseball games,” he said. spiritually.” Rev. Frank Pavone, national direc- He normally works as an on-field swearing, explaining that Father Bonacci has worked 20 The preamble of the statement tor of Priests for Life; Dr. Robert umpire, with his primary respon- he was a Christian. “I said, ‘Well, straight seasons as a member of “Addressing Same-Sex Attraction Saxer, president-elect of the sibility to stand behind the I am, too — I’m a priest.’ That the Finger Lakes chapter. and the Virtue of Chastity on Catholic Medical Association; Jack defense and look for holding kind of took him by surprise,” he “I think sports are a wonderful Catholic Campuses” reads: Whelan, chairman of the Culture of penalties by offensive linemen. said. thing, especially for our youth,” “We leaders of various Catholic Life Foundation; Dr. John Willke, Umpires also judge some passing Then there was the fellow said Father Bonacci. “It helps apostolates encourage all president of the Life Issues plays. official who lost his beanbag — teach teamwork, discipline and Catholics, united in prayer and Institute; and Catholic author Msgr. It was as an umpire that Father an item used to mark where the organization. I grew up in sports action, to faithfully and compas- Michael Wrenn. Bonacci enjoyed the highlight of football should be spotted. So and believe in sports — not just his officiating career last Father Bonacci recited a quick being on the sidelines, but being November — working at his first prayer to the of lost in the action. It’s awesome.” mmmmmmmm state final, which was held at the items. Sure enough, the beanbag Along with refereeing duties, Executive Director Carrier Dome in Syracuse. Father soon reappeared. Father Bonacci serves as chaplain Bonacci earned the assignment Father Bonacci’s love of foot- of the Ithaca Police Department. by virtue of his top-10 ranking among fellow officials. “Oh my gosh, it was such a DIRECTOR / LITURGY & MUSIC thrill,” he said of the final. In addition, Father Bonacci has been Parish and School named a past “official of the year” by the Finger Lakes chap- Sacred Heart Parish in Warsaw, Indiana with 870 families and Pre-K - 6 school, seeks a full-time Director of Liturgy and Music for our parish and school. Degree in music or equivalent experience preferred. Position opens January 2007. Direct inquiries to: Marian, ’s Sacred Heart Church athletes honored 125 N. Harrison Street - Warsaw, IN 46580 or SOUTH BEND — Both St. Email: [email protected] • Phone (574) 267-5842 Joseph’s and Mishawaka Marian High School athletes were named to top honors in selections for the Northern Indiana Conference. Express the Spirit of Advent In football, four St. Joseph’s Catholic Radio and three Marian stars were 1450 AM named to the all conference Wreaths v Candles team. Redeemer Radio, Catholic Radio 1450 AM, seeks The St. Joseph’s quartet Advent Calendars included Louis Ruszkowski, a full-time Executive Director to lead its Tucker Florea, Mike Shafer and Books & Prayer Guides operations and fund raising. This position recruits Wes Chamblee. Marian players selected were for Home, Church & School and coordinates all paid and volunteer staff. To Blake Powell, Cassidy Laux and apply, send resume and cover letter to: Mike Thomas. AQUINAS President, Redeemer Radio In the Northern Indiana (260) 451-6907 Conference girls golf team selection, Religious Jewelry, Gifts,Bibles, Books Breanna Zilm and Haley Van Es of We have in stock, Oplatek, the Christmas wafer and a large 11113 Bitter Dell Court, Fort Wayne, IN 46814 Saint Joseph’s received the honors, [email protected] selection of boxed Christmas Cards and liturgical calendars for 2007 and Anne Orson and Kimberly www.redeemerradio.com Lipinski of Saint Joseph’s were the 2306 Mishawaka Avenue • South Bend • (574) 287-1091 top selections. — EJD 22 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC NOVEMBER 19, 2006 Author Tardy brings New Orleans experience to diocese

BY MAY LEE JOHNSON Orleans as a young, black Catholic. Tina Jones waits for author Jo Anne From the funeral parades playing Tardy to sign her copy of her newly dirges that rolled down her street, SOUTH BEND — The children at to her close relationship with the published book, “A Light Will Rise in St. Augustine Parish pulled their Holy Family nuns at her school, Darkness: Growing Up Black and chairs close. Jo Anne Tardy felt as Tardy describes a vibrant, emotion- Catholic in New Orleans” at St. if they were sponges, absorbing al and exciting city in which her Augustine Catholic Church last her every word. sense of spirituality developed. She month. Father Theodore Hesburgh, She was there to read “A Light also includes a brief reflection on CSC, wrote the foreword to the Will Rise in Darkness: Growing Up her old neighborhood in the wake book. Jo Anne’s son, Mel Tardy, is a Black and Catholic in New of Hurricane Katrina.” South Bend resident and employee Orleans.” The hurricane last year was part of the University of Notre Dame. St. Augustine was one of the of her motivation to write. many places Tardy stopped as she “When it became apparent that Reading Specialization from promoted and signed her book last Hurricane Katrina would definitely Cardinal Stritch College of month. hit New Orleans, the city of my Milwaukee in 1986, writing her This reading was geared toward birth and of the first 37 years,” thesis on “The Importance of the youth. She also spoke to them Tardy wrote, “I decided to speak Music Instruction to Reading about the importance of saints and with God. Please God, protect my Achievement.” She later earned a MAY LEE JOHNSON how the book got its name. mother’s bones, those of my grand- master’s in business administration “This book title is taken from a father ... for they were peacemakers from Fontbonne College in St. Scripture in the Bible,” said Tardy. during their lives and their foot- Louis in 1995. W. C. BORCHELT “If you give yourself to the hungry prints mark the streets of Algiers.” Church members and friends and satisfy the desire of the afflict- This former opera singer, com- gathered at the church to get auto- & SONS, Inc. ed, then your light will rise in dark- poser, jazz recording artist and edu- graphed copies of Tardy’s book, ness and your gloom will become cator had developed and used her which is available in bookstores. like midday sun.” talents long before she wrote her She and her husband, Melvin, • Heating The book was released in book. now live in Stockton, Calif. Melvin TRANE • Air Conditioning September 2006 by ACTA Tardy earned her bachelor’s Jr., her son, is an adviser and facul- • Plumbing Publications of Chicago. degree in vocal music education ty member in Notre Dame’s First ACTA says the book “recounts from Xavier University of New Year of Studies, and lives in South It’s Hard To Stop A Trane • Residential Electric Tardy’s experiences growing up in Orleans in 1961. Bend. He spearheaded her tour the 1940s and 1950s in New She then earned a master’s in around the city. 6332 Maplecrest Road - Fort Wayne 485-3412

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For additional listings of that event, please Fort Wayne OLVM,101,Victory Noll Michael J.Was, 55, Ronald G.Sorg, 17, St. Chapel call our advertising sales staff to purchase space. St.Stanislaus Joseph-Hessen Cassel Mishawaka Leroy L.Boschet, 79, John P.Westropp, 39, Stanley J.Dworecki, 87, FUNDRAISERS Society will have a holiday cook- 19, at 7 p.m. featuring the Corpus Christi St.Monica Spaghetti dinner planned ie walk on Saturday, Nov. 18, Precioius Blood choir and hand- St. from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Mary F.Nymberg, 81, South Bend — The Knights of bell choir. Free will offering will Diane J.DeRyle, 57, Notre Dame St. Vincent de Paul parish hall be taken. St.John the Baptist Columbus Council #5521 will St.Vincent de Paul Sister M.Rita B.Brady, have a spaghetti dinner, Friday, located at Wallen and Auburn roads. Homemade Christmas CSC, 95, Our Lady of Sister Mary Nov. 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. Adults Advent retreat planned Kathryn N.Angel, 84, cookies will be sold by the Loretto Evangelista, 103, $6, children 5-12 $3. Fort Wayne — An Advent day of Most Precious Blood pound. Church of the recollection will be held Ross J.Caldwell, 83, Immaculate Fish fry Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m. to Marguerite Hall, 67, Sacred Heart Basilica New Haven — St. John the MISC. HAPPENINGS 3 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul St.Jude Conception, St.Mary- Baptist will sponsor a fish fry Little Flower holy hour Parish. Lunch will be served but Plymouth of-the-Woods, Ind. Nov. 17, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Fort Wayne — Father David participants are asked to bring a Janice J.Shattuck, 70, Walter J.Wozniak, 76, Sister served at St. Carkenord, pastor of St. Michael church. Adults $6.50, children 5- dish to share, a Bible and pen or Most Precious Blood St.Michael Patrick, Fort Wayne 12 $3.50, children under 5 free. Parish in Waterloo, will celebrate pencil. Register by Dec. 1 to Bob the holy hour at MacDougal Deck at (260) 490-9571. Shopping in Chicago supports Luers Chapel on Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 7:15 p.m. Bring a friend to Fort Wayne — Bishop Luers XLT continues as a guest speaker on Sunday, prayer with the special intention from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Over 100 High School will have a bus trip Fort Wayne — XLT will meet Nov. 26, at 7:30 p.m. There will for priests and vocations. vendors of handmade crafts. to Chicago Saturday, Dec. 2, to for “What do you want?” on be a reception and book signing Food will be available. benefit LuersKnight. Depart Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 7 p.m. at St. by Matthew after his talk. from Luers at 7 a.m. and return Christmas party for St. Augustine Mary Parish. All ages welcome South Bend — The Father Holiday craft bazaar by 10 p.m. The cost is $50 per to lift voices to the Lord with Faith at the Philadelphia Augustus Tolten Society will Mishawaka — The St. Bavo person. Limited seating available praise and worship music by South Bend — St. Joseph Parish have the St. Augustine Christmas Home and School Association, by calling (260) 456-1261. Frankie and the Holy Rollers. will host an ongoing series of party on Saturday, Dec. 9, 7-11 the corner of Eighth and West Spend time close to Jesus in the talks that explore issues of faith p.m. at the Knights of Columbus streets, will have a holiday craft Turkey bingo supports youth activities Blessed Sacrament. in a relaxed, café environment #553 Hall, 553 E. Washington. bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 18, Fort Wayne — St. John the from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Tickets are $10 in advance by from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Over 40 Baptist, 4500 Fairfield Ave., will Singles to meet Philadelphia Café on Ironwood calling C. Huddleston (574) 232- booths, a piggy raffle and a con- have turkey bingo on Sunday, Fort Wayne — The GAP invites and Edison streets. Enjoy some 7548. cession stand. Nov. 19, in the Pursley Center. all Catholic-Christian men and delightful confections and spiri- Doors open at 2 p.m. Hotdogs, women within the 40-60ish age tual connections. On Wednesday, Rosary Sodality plans craft, bake sale brats, chili, chips, beer and soft Notre Dame vs North Carolina Smoker range to share fun and friendship Nov. 29, the topic will be: What Notre Dame — The Knights of at game night on Friday, Nov. a raffle and silent auction drinks. A cash raffle. Free admis- happens when we die? A look at Fort Wayne — St. Joseph Columbus, Santa Maria Council 17, at 7 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann sion. our belief in the afterlife. Church, corner of Brooklyn and #553 will host a Notre Dame vs. Seton Parish. Please bring a fin- Hale Ave., will have a craft and North Carolina Smoker after the ger food snack or drink to share. Turkey Trot Knight Centering prayer held each week bake sale on Saturday, Nov. 18, campus pep rally (doors open at For more information call (260) Fort Wayne — Bishop Luers South Bend — Centering prayer noon to 7 p.m, and Sunday, Nov. 7 p.m.), at the Sacred Heart 432-7346 or e-mail High School will have “Turkey is held every Tuesday from 4-5 19, 8:30 a.m. to noon in the Parish Center, Friday, Nov. 17. [email protected]. Trot Knight” Sunday, Nov. 19, p.m. at Little Flower Chapel, church basement. Turkey bingo at 6:30 p.m. at Columbia Street 541191 N. Ironwood Dr. Real message of Christmas workshop will follow in the school cafete- West. Tickets are $20 by calling Day of reflection ria. (260) 456-1261 or Bob and Donaldson — Lindenwood Mishawaka — A day of reflec- CRAFT SHOWS Laura Sweigert at (260) 484- Retreat Center will have a work- tion will be held at St. Francis shop on the real message of Christmas boutique 5416. Convent (across for Marian High Fort Wayne — St. Jude Catholic Christmas on Monday, Dec. 11, School) on Wednesday, Nov. 29, from 9 a.m.t o 3 p.m. Rev. Church will have a Christmas Turkey bingo supports school from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The boutique on Saturday, Nov. 25, Fort Wayne — St. Joseph-St. Michael Boyd will be the facili- theme for the day is “Praying Elizabeth School will hold a tator. Program fee is $21 and with Scripture.” Please bring turkey bingo on Sunday, Nov. includes noon meal. Register by your Bible. The cost is $15 and 19, at St. Joseph Parish from 1-3 Dec. 4 to [email protected] or includes lunch. Register by p.m. Win a Thanksgiving turkey, by calling (574) 935-1780. Friday, Nov. 24, by calling Sister gift certificates or cash. Regular Barbara Anne Hallman at (574) bingo cards are 25 cents. 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BY SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC There are so many things in life acknowledge special kindnesses — big and small — I just expect done to us? and often forget that everything I Do we ever sit down and hen I taught social stud- have and everything I am is a gift thank God for the many people ies in Washington, D.C. from God. who have touched our lives and W— more than a few How do we cultivate an atti- have influenced us in some way years ago — one of our sisters tude of thanksgiving and grati- or other? was home from our mission in tude in our own lives? One way A spirit of thanksgiving should Uganda, East Africa, and I asked is to sit down in an atmosphere of be in the heart of every Christian her to speak to my seventh quiet and reflect upon all that because we know that we ulti- graders about life there. One God has given us, including all mately depend on God for every- thing she said that always stuck that we take for granted or just thing we have and are. It is God’s with me was that it was a custom come to expect. love that keeps us and all of cre- for the Ugandan people to Do we have to encounter a ation in existence. express thanks for everything blind or deaf person to thank God Finally, the Mass is the ulti- people did for them, even down for the gift of sight and hearing? mate offering of thanksgiving to to the simplest action. The word Do we take for granted the ability God. When we celebrate the they use is “webali,” which sim- to read and listen to music? Eucharist we give thanks for the ply means, “thank you.” Does it take the loss of a par- greatest gift of all, Jesus Christ, Any time a the Son of God. person went to The word PROVIDED BY LISA KOCHANOWSKI someone’s Eucharist Students participating in the recent Work for Saint Joe Day at Saint home, the host Do we have to encounter means “thanks- Joseph’s High School in South Bend are, from left, Sam Waller, sopho- would thank giving.” more, Timothy Appleby, senior and Juan Juarez, junior. that person for Let us not visiting. Or if a blind or deaf person take for granted someone had a anything we conversation to thank God for the gift of sight and hearing? have received with another and remember Saint Joe students that person to show our would thank gratitude to him or her for God for all God speaking. They gives to us each expressed grati- day. Let us lend a hand tude for every human action no ent or a brother or sister to be always be eucharistic people, a matter how big or small. It was thankful for the members of our people with grateful hearts. Senior Timothy Appleby has and is a part of their culture. families and the love and care we As we celebrate our national BY LISA KOCHANOWSKI volunteered in the past and helped This life of appreciation and receive from them? holiday of Thanksgiving, let us again this year. He was one of a gratitude left quite an impression Do we thank people who go not neglect to thank anyone who SOUTH BEND — Students at group of students who worked at on me. As I reflect on this beauti- out of their way to do something has done something for us, espe- Saint Joseph’s High School in the high school doing work around ful custom, I am aware of just for us? Do we thank the waitress cially our God. Like the Ugandan South Bend do more than just learn the grounds. how much our American culture or the bus driver who serves us or people, let thanksgiving be the about the Gospel, they live it with “I came to get volunteer hours can learn from these people who do we just expect it, thinking that attitude of our hearts. Let us their annual Work for Saint Joe plus I like the cold and leaves,” are so grateful for life and all it they are only doing their jobs? strive to make this attitude a way program. laughed Appleby about what brings. Do we ever thank our teachers of life. May we learn to appreci- This early morning project brought him out for the event. In my own life I know how for their lessons and all they do ate all that we have while we brings together students, parents Sophomore Sam Waller volun- much I take for granted. I expect to educate us? have it and not take our lives and and faculty with rakes, brooms and teered for the first time this year the furnace to work when it is Do we send notes to show our our gifts for granted. And don’t lots of love to work out in the and did it to gain some mandatory cold; that I will have food when I thanks and appreciation for gifts wait until Thanksgiving Day. Let community helping local nonprofit service hours required from his am hungry; that I will have health given or for invitations to meals each day be one of thanksgiving. agencies and elderly get their yards religious class. care when I need it; and so on. in the homes of others? Do we cleaned before the winter months. “It gets me volunteer hours just On a day off of school, when to help out the school and I get to people could be sleeping in, over help out the community,” said 300 attended the annual event. Waller. Things like raking leaves, cleaning Junior Juan Juarez came out for up gardens and backyards and the first time this year and enjoyed washing windows at 65 locations the experience. in South Bend, Granger, “I thought it would be fun,” Mishawaka and Osceola were said Juarez of what made him completed during the morning spend his morning off at the high hours. Many students went down school. the street from the house they were After he got done cleaning, he scheduled to clean after the work planned to hook up with his other was done and cleaned up yards for friends and spend the afternoon many other neighbors who needed relaxing and enjoying the day off. help. The school also sent a group Mahlie was very proud of this to the St. Vincent de Paul Society year’s turnout and hopes that next to sort items in their store. Several year will be even more successful. students stayed on the Saint “I have several plans for 2007. Joseph’s High School campus to It is difficult to work around the rake leaves, clean out the North Notre Dame schedule in South Residence and make the courtyard Bend, but we will go back to a sparkle. Saturday or Sunday in November “I have helped to coordinate next year. The last two years when this activity for three of the four it has been done in late October, years we have been at Saint Joe. there are not enough leaves down. The last two years I have been It was also difficult to find enough assisted by our wonderful campus parent drivers to help on a Friday, ministers, Jennifer Carrier in 2005 and we are excluding many par- and Lauren Walatka this year,” ents who have to work. said Pam Mahlie, parent organizer As I read back in the history, of the event. “It is a labor of love we have had as many as 500 stu- for this busy mom. ... I feel that dents involved on this day,” said service is the root of being a Mahlie. “My goal is to have every Catholic and until they experience student in the school doing work the gratitude of those we help, they on this day or a similar assignment don’t understand the importance on another day if there is a sports and value of how it changes their activity that prevents their atten- own lives. They need to serve oth- dance. I would also like to have ers to see what a privilege it is and the help of a few parents that that the true recipient is not those would like to get the t-shirts spon- who receive, but for those who sored again as a perk for atten- give.” dance next year.”