What’s the Noise?

November 2013 Educate. Evangelize. Lead Volume 1, Issue 1

Bible Verse of Student Spotlight the Month This month’s student spotlight is the animators for NCYC this fall. These are the people that will

be on stage in front of around 25,000 people in Isaiah 40:30-31 Indianapolis at the National Catholic Youth Con- ference. I have statements from three of the Even youths grow four animators: Siena, Jourdan, and Colette. tired and weary Siena said, “Being an NCYC Animator is such an and young men honor, a privilege, and an incredible opportunity. stumble and fall; Quite honestly, I'm still in shock that I am but those who an animator! Every aspect of this position is amazing. I have formed strong friendships with hope in the lord other animators, I've worked hard and been will renew their challenged physically, mentally, and spiritually, strength. They will and I thank God that He chose me to love soar on wings like Him through this form of discipleship.” Jourdan eagles; they will told us “through the Animator program I've met run and not grow the most inspiring people and had some amaz- ing once in a lifetime experiences. It is absolute- weary, they will ly incredible to think that I’ll be able to share my walk and not be faith with 25,000 youth across the nation. All faint. together it has been something I'll never forget.” Colette says “I cannot express how blessed I am

for the opportunity to give back to the program

that literally changed my life. NCYC was the first time I took the plunge into my faith through ac- tive participation, so this leadership role will give me the chance to share the same Light of God that set my faith aflame.”

Saint of the Month As Catholic Americans, the words “Founding Both were offered a chance to escape, but Fathers” bring to mind famous people like John chose instead to stay with the Huron and help the Baptist or Abraham Lincoln. However, there build their spiritual defenses in the face of the are many less-known pioneers whose brave very physical torture. A small child caught in the persistence in the very trying times of the early tribal wars would later continue this mission of America have helped shape our nation’s history. selflessness in the next generation of spiritual For example, St. Jean de Brébeuf, who was born guides, and become the first canonized Native in 1593 and a French native, is not well known, American saint. Her name was Kateri even though his life impacted so many. The Jes- Tekakwitha. Brébeuf was canonized in 1930 uit missionary arrived in America in 1625 to with the seven other “North American martyrs”, evangelize Native Americans, and lived a simple fellow missionaries caught in the Native Ameri- life in the Huron community for over 15 years. In can tribal wars. He is the patron saint of Cana- 1648 the declared a genocide to exter- da. His feast day is October 19th. minate the Huron. When the Iroquois attacked the Huron village he lived in, Brébeuf and his assistant, Gabriel Lalemant, were captured. What’s the Noise? Page 2

Parish and School Updates St Ignatius – Raising money for confirmation retreat, youth band at Catholic High – All Saints day mass, youth group Christmas mass, new youth minis- junior retreat ter, monster mash St Ursula – Pumpkin carving event Sacred Heart – Confirmation Mass, Holy Trinity – Thanksgiving dinner, Corn Maize for youth group St. Josephs in Odenton – Basket fundraising for sister parish

Upcoming weaving fundraiser, casserole col- Archbishop Spalding – All Saints lection, NCYC Archbishop Curley – Senior re- day mass, Canned food drive, soph- Events: treats, food drive for thanksgiving omore day of service, senior re- St. Johns – Everything is going treats NCYC- great Our Lady of the Chesapeake – Fall retreat, preparing for NCYC, raise John Carroll high school – All Saints Nov. 21-23 Church of Holy Apostles – Paintball funds for winter relief shelters day mass, Junior retreats, Mass at event, advent party, team café basilica for 50th anniversary Basket Bingo- St. Mary’s – Fundraising for NCYC, Nov. 9 St. Charles – Archbishop Lori cele- catholic heart work camp Maryvale – All Saints day mass, St. Joseph’s in brated 160th anniversary, fall festi- canned food drive, senior trip Odenton val, Mt. St. Joseph’s – Kicks for cans, All Saints day mass, canned food St. Mark’s in Fallston – Children’s Sacred Heart of Jesus – Halloween drive Choir, fundraising for NCYC, M2K, party, fundraising M2K video challenge, bible study St. Mark’s Catonsville – High school St. Andrew’s by the Bay – Collecting for high school students, trunk or youth group, middle school youth treat, confirmation, EDGE coats, Martial Arts demonstration, group, M2K

Service Updates Arthritis Foundation – Jingle Bell Run

At Marley Station Mall

Created Needs help with set up and clean and up Edited November 17, 2013 By Event Contact Name: Rebecca Santiago Colin Smith Phone: 443-738-9626 Email: [email protected] Colette Aroh

Hot Topic Casey Manlove Francis announced the future his native Poland and across East- believe his is support- of both Pope John ern Europe, in addition to the ef- ed because it will take place during Paul II and Pope John XXIII in the forts of John XXIII, who assembled the fiftieth anniversary of the Sec- Frances Stump upcoming spring on April 27, the liberalizing Second Vatican ond Vatican Council. Another rea- 2014. Through this decision, Pope Council, which ran from 1962 to son for supporting this canonization Francis wants to provide a strength- 1965. The canonization of Pope derives from the decision to canon- ened sense of unity among Catho- John XXIII is a controversial issue ize Pope John Paul II, and the con- Jacob Lerch lics. The current pope also believes because people can only attribute servatives who initially opposed his these soon-to-be saints rightfully one miracle to his life, whereas canonization are pacified through deserve to become saints because sainthood usually requires the this decision. of their contributions affecting necessity of having two miracles people on a global scale, including attributed to a candidate for saint- the efforts of John Paul II who en- hood. greatly admires couraged the fall of Communism in Pope John XXIII, and many people