Hollywood goes Happy Marriage Percent of U.S. adults who say these things are very important for a successful marriage. pro-life? FAITHFULNESS 2007 93 Think the movie “Knocked West Texas 1990 95 Up” is nothing but a trashy HAPPY SEXUAL RELATIONSHIP Hollywood comedy about 70 girl meets boy, girl gets 67 pregnant? Well, you’re part- ADEQUATE INCOME ly right, but also think about 53 this: the movie delivers a 46 powerful pro life message SHARED RELIGIOUS BELIEFS 49 and if you can get past the 45 Serving the Diocese of San Angelo, Texas sex and language, it is ANGELUS CHILDREN Volume XXVIII, No. 8 AUGUST 2007 worth watching, according 41

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August 2007 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Cowboy Priest 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Fr. Bhaskar is a favorite in the 26 27 28 29 30 31 small communities he serves THIS MONTH in the Diocese By Jimmy Patterson St. Joseph’s in Rowena Editor 100 Year Celebration 7 -- MIDLAND -- Bishop’s Drug Task force committee ROWENA -- A smile spreads St. Joseph Catholic Church in meets in Midland. across his face like first light over the Rowena will host its 100 Year farmland east of San Angelo. The Celebration, Sept. 1-2. The week- 10 -- MIDLAND -- Bishop warmth inherent with such a beam of end festivities schedule includes: Pfeifer’s Annual Pro-Life brightness is there also. : Mass, Prayer Garden, The people of the small parishes pas- Saturday, Sept. 1 Downtown Midland. tored by the Rev. Bhaskar Morugudi -- 7:30 a.m. -- Mass at Cemetery St. Thomas in Miles, St. Boniface in 10 a.m. -- Parade 11 -- SAN ANGELO -- Noon -- Sausage Sandwich Immigrant Workshop, San Olfen and St. Joseph in Rowena -- love Lunch Angelo. their priest and he heartily returns that 1:30 p.m. -- Program (introduc- shared admiration. tions of guests, dignitaries; 26 -- BIG SPRING -- 125th Every Saturday evening, Fr. exhibits and displays; tours of Anniversary of the Church in Bhaskar celebrates Mass at church and school Big Spring, 10 a.m., Big Rowena's St. Joseph, a parish of 250. 5 p.m. -- BBQ Supper Spring High School Auditorium By 6:30 p.m., he has arrived at Miles, 8 p.m.-Midnight -- Street 10 miles southwest, where he dons Dance Sept. 1-2 -- ROWENA -- new vestments and presides over Sunday, Sept. 2 100th Anniversary of St. Mass to the 133 families at St. 10 a.m. -- Mass Joseph’s Church, Rowena. Noon -- Meal Additional dates/Pg. 4

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The West Texas From the Bishop’s Desk Angelus Official Newspaper of the New wine in new wineskins: Thinking outside the box Diocese of San Angelo, Texas By Bishop Michael Pfeifer, OMI wineskins as found in Matthew of celebration. POSTMASTER: Send all address chapter nine, Jesus is calling his fol- Thinking out of the box is risky, changes to: Jesus through his teachings, main- lowers to have a new vision about but it usually brings about new pos- WEST TEXAS ANGELUS ly through parables, invited his fol- life. This mini parable insists that sibilities and benefits. The P.O. Box 1829 lowers to a new approach to life, the vision caused by belief in Jesus’ Pharisees who often tested Jesus and SAN ANGELO, TX 76902-1829 and to take on new attitudes in messiahship calls for a total conver- tried his patience were intent on ______accord with the Kingdom of God. sion of heart from which a reinter- keeping the law as a “secure box,” In today’s terminology we would pretation of all reality comes. New and their expectation was that the Bishop Michael D. Pfeifer, OMI say that he invites his followers to wine is to be poured into new wine- Messiah would fit precisely in that Publisher Bishop “think out of the box.” skins so that both are preserved. box. However, Jesus’ invitation to Michael D. For example, in his parable about The wine is far more important that Jimmy Patterson Pfeifer, OMI new wine being poured into new the container. The wine is the drink (Please See BISHOP/15) Director of Communications Editor DIOCESAN BRIEFS Kenneth Grimm San Angelo Standard Times Pro Life Mass “I am the light of the world. Whoever fol- Ethics Workshops dates lows Me will never walk in darkness, but Production Manager San Angelo Deanery MIDLAND -- Bishop Michael D. Pfeifer’s will have the light of life.” Cost for the Aug 16 St. Paschal/Sterling City 2-5 pm Annual Respect for Life Mass will be at 10 retreat is $155. A $50 deposit is due at the Aug 28 H. Angels/SAngelo 6:30-9:30 pm Member a.m., Friday, Aug. 10, at The Prayer time of registration. For more information, Aug 29 Our Lady-Perpetual Help, Ozona Catholic News Service Garden in Midland, at the intersection of please call Muriel Emerson at 325-651- 6:30-9:30 pm Catholic Press Association Fort Worth St. and Illinois Ave. The Mass 4633 or 325-450-6971, or Joan Midland/Odessa Deanery Texas Catholic News will be held across the street from the Braeutigan at 325-944-3344 or 325-374- Aug 14 St. Stephen/Midland 7-10 pm MIdland Planned Parenthood office on a 6404. We are looking for businesses or Aug 23 OL-San Juan/Midland 7-10 pm Published the first Monday following Friday, the day, the day of the week PP individuals who would be able to support Sept 10 St. Ann/Midland 7-10 pm those individuals who would like to attend the first Saturday of each month and conducts abortions. Bishop John Yanta of Abilene Deanery the Diocese of Amarillo, will be the concele- an ACTS retreat but is unable to afford it. Aug 9 St. Mary/Brownw’d 6:30-9:30 pm delivered to all registered parishioners brant. in the Diocese of San Angelo. Criminal Justice Training Immigrant Workshop, Aug. 11 Training continues around the diocese KC positions open Subscription rate for all others: for August and September. These ses- Looking for a practical Catholic man $10 per year SAN ANGELO -- On Saturday August sions are being held to bring everyone up who has some sales experience, an out- 11, St. Joseph Catholic Church in San to the same level of knowledge regarding going personality, is trustworthy, competi- THIRD CLASS POSTAGE PAID AT Angelo will host a JUSTICE FOR IMMI- our ministry along with guidelines and poli- tive, aggressive, and is looking for a SAN ANGELO, TEXAS GRANTS workshop from 10 a.m.-Noon cies. This training applies to volunteers career serving brother knights and their The Hispanic Ministry Committee wel- visiting the incarcerated, as well as those families. (Must have a good job history.) comes you to come here Fr. Juan Molina’s ministering in the community. In the fall of Position includes group life, medical Printed by the presentation, which will be bilingual. Fr. 2007, we will hold commissioning cere- insurance, disability insurance, award San Angelo Standard Times Molina is Southwest Regional Coordinator monies, at the parishes for which our vol- trips, plus a pension plan and 401K. A Scripps-Howard Company for Catholic Relief Services. unteers belong. As a prerequisite for being Contact: James Seideman Key issues to be discussed: commissioned as a CJM volunteer for the Phone Number: (877) 797-5632 Submissions: ! "Welcome the stranger, for you were diocese, Bishop Michael Pfeifer requests e-mail: [email protected] Story suggestions, calendar items, once a stranger in Egypt". that everyone (priests, deacons, religious --- ! What is the church's response? Due to the growth of the Knights of parish briefs and all other and lay) attend one of these sessions. ! Key elements for Comprehensive The planned training sessions are outlined Columbus in Texas we have openings in submissions should be emailed to Immigration Reforms. by deanery: various places in the San Angelo Diocese. [email protected]. This is a unique opportunity to run your COPY, PHOTO DEADLINE: Catholic Charismatic Renewal Abilene Deanery own business as a Knights of Columbus Third Friday of every month. SAN ANGELO -- Remembering and Date Location Time Field Agent Celebrating 40 years of Catholic Sept. 10 Holy Family/Abilene 7 pm Perfect for an outgoing self-starter, sell- Photos should be sent in jpeg format. Charismatic Renewal will be the focus of Sept. 22 St Mary/Brownwood 9 am ing Fraternal Benefits to our members. If this year's San Angelo Diocesan Day of Midland / Odessa Deanery qualified you’ll earn better than average Renewal. It will be held at Abilene Holy Aug. 28 St. Agnes/Ft.Stockton 7 pm income. Excellent benefits and training. Letters to the editor are welcome, and Aug. 30 St Thomas/B.Spring 7 pm You need to have some sales experience, should be emailed to Family's Parish Center on Saturday, Sept. 22 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Lunch will be pro- Sept. 6 St. Stephen/Midland 7 pm a good work record, ambition to succeed [email protected]. vided. Father Robert Bush will be a speak- San Angelo Deanery and good people skills. Letters to the editor are printed at the er and celebrant for the Charismatic Mass. Aug 2 St. Mary/Ballinger 7 pm For more information or an interview, discretion of the editor and identities of Speakers will include those instrumental in Sept 29 Holy Angels/SAngelo 9 am please contact James Seideman, General the writer are subject to the Spiritual Renewal of our Diocese in the Agent, toll free, at (877) 797-5632. verification. Please include name, past and today. All are invited to attend this Each session will be about 2½ hours long. Select the one that best fits your schedule NECROLOGY-SEPTEMBER address and phone number when sub- time of Joy and Fellowship in the Holy Spirit! and please attend. If you attended a train- 2 -- Rev. Hilarin Lapinski (1994) mitting letters. ing session in 2006, you have already ful- 4 -- Rev. John Busch, OMI (2003) filled the requirement. You are still very 6 -- Rev. Vincent Daugintis (1990) San Angelo Women’s ACTS welcome to come; however, you are not 10 -- Rev. Leo St. John, OMI (1976) obligated to do so. If you did not attend a 10 -- Rev. James Franchi (1969) SAN ANGELO -- San Angelo will be session last year, you will need to do so in 15 -- Rev. Peter Vergauwen (2003) having its 2nd Women’s ACTS retreat on order to be commissioned in the fall. 23 -- Rev. Herman Valladares (1997) Sept. 27-30, 2007. The theme of the Please call Deacon Bob Leibrecht at 432- 25 -- Rev. William Lensing (1978) ACTS (Adoration, Community, Theology 889-3858 if you have any questions. 26 -- Rev. William Cadigan, MSC (1971) and Service) retreat comes from Jn. 8:12 28 -- Deacon Paul Ramos (1990) The Angelus AUGUST 2007 Page 3

From the Editor Ward, Catholicism have sunny future Former Baptist minister, forecaster deepens faith in conversion Intolerance, lack By Jimmy Patterson Editor, West Texas Angelus of education are

In all likelihood, there are proba- bly not many Roman Catholic forever issues parishioners in West Texas like By Jimmy Patterson Darrell Ward. He’s a: Celtic musician. It’s been 20 years now since I first started my other job Former OU marching band member at the newspaper in Midland. I’ve been a Catholic for 23 and all-state clarinetist. years, since I “married into” the faith in 1984. Television weatherman. The ride has been mostly good, but I still remember one Degreed in history. night early in my career at the Reporter- 18-year veteran villain in Midland Telegram when someone I had considered melodrama. Music minister. quite the intellectual said something dur- Licensed Baptist minister. Former Baptist minister ing a conversation we were having one Occasional Baptist preacher. Darrell Ward night while waiting for the newspaper to All this is to exclude one other part roll off the press. of his life: Ward may have the largest currently on television. that way.” “I guess I don’t understand all the voo-doo suspender collection in these parts. He ministered at two Baptist Ward said when he was young and stuff you Catholics do,” the woman said. Ward moved to Midland in the churches, one in Odessa, a second in of another faith practice, he saw I don’t know precisely what “the voo doo 1970s and went to work at West Odessa, and his experiences Catholicism as an impersonal, far away stuff” about our faith is. I suppose to some- Patterson NewsWest 9, the NBC affiliate in ran the gamut. religion filled with mysterious ritual. one of another faith who is not familiar Midland, in 1986. He would meet “Over the years, especially when “Once I was exposed to the faith with how the Mass works, she must have been speaking of Arminae Forest, who would become minstering in West Odessa, I was asso- and discovered the depth and ritual, I the transubstantiation, or maybe the incense. Smoke is often his wife, in 2000 and they would ciated with a lot of spectra, from very discovered that it is a very personal mistaken for voo doo, I suppose, never mind that the smoke marry in 2002, Ward later adopted conservative to seriously pentecostal, faith; the personal involvement with of the incense is symbolic of the Holy Spirit, who can hardly Arminae’s twin sons. The couple laying on of hands, rolling on the floor. the Mass I have really taken to. be termed “voo doo” by anyone of the Christian faith. met when Arminae worked at Safe I've had hands laid on me, and have You're there. Christ is there, and you Earlier this month someone said to me, “I didn’t think Place and projects between the TV been prophesied over, and it was all are partaking of that, and that has Catholics could read the Bible unless it was read to them.” station and the non-profit brought very interesting,” Ward said. been a very personal thing and very Ahhh, Exhibit B. How many times and how many ways and them together frequently. When he left the world of strengthening and sustaining to me what exactly must we do to get people to understand that yes Always a believer, Ward says his Protestantism, he thought he’d seen spiritually.” we are Christians and yes we do in fact read the Bible. (I, in spirituality and faith in Christ deep- the last of the charismatic movement. As for the suspenders, Ward is fact, know many Catholics who actually own Bibles. Some ened when he converted to “I forget which book I was read- known throughout Midland-Odessa Catholicism prior to marriage. He of them more than one. It’s really not all that uncommon). ing, something about why do for two things: his years-long role as Gee whiz. calls his relationship with Christ Catholics do what they do,” Ward the villain in Summer Mummers more personal and the Mass “a more Two weeks ago, we picked our son up from camp. He said, “but there was a line in there, productions and his suspenders. He thought he had lost his rosary because a friend had been intimate understanding of Christ.” and I hadn’t really realized it, but the said he began wearing them in 1989 A native of Bartlesville, Okla., author talked about charismatics and for practical reasons. “playing with it.” When the kid picked it up and started Ward is the longest-tenured on-air said the Catholic Church is the “I lost some weight,” he said, “so twirling it in his fingers,he said to our son, “You’re not weather forecaster in the Midland- largest charismatic body in the world instead of buying a bunch of new Catholic are you?” with a heavy emphasis on that word Odessa market and one of the three because the Church believes in mira- pants, I started buying suspenders; now Catholic as if to suggest that our son suffered from some longest-tenured on-air personalities cles. I’d never really thought about it I have a pair for most all occasions.” disease both incurable and highly contagious. He replied that he in fact was Catholic and the little boy tossed the rosary on the bed. Del Escritorio del Obispo I don’t understand a lot about other Christian faith prac- tices, but I have always made it a point in my life to never question, condemn or ridicule others for the way they Vina nuevo on cueros nuevos choose to worship. About the only belief I have difficulty with is the notion that unless you come to “Church A” you Por el Obispo echar vino nuevo en cueros nuevos pruebas a Jesús y a su paciencia y will not go to heaven. I’ve always found that rather odd and Miguel Pfeifer que se encuentra en San Mateo capí- estaban decididos en mantener la ley just a wee bit narrow-minded. How exactly do these people tulo nueve, Jesús está llamando a sus en una “caja asegurada”, y sus know? Exactly what book of the Bible can I find that one seguidores a tener una nueva visión expectaciones que el Mesías iba in, I wonder? The book of “It’s Not Good Enough to be Just Jesús por medio de sobre la vida. Esta parábola breve caber precisamente en esa caja. Sin a Christian, You Have to be a Christian and Come to My sus enseñazas prin- insiste que la visión causada por la embargo, la invitación de Jesús de Church Only?” Sorry, but I get riled about that one. cipalmente por creencia en Jesús como el Mesías echar vino nuevo en cueros nuevos With the goodness and grace we are given by God, cer- medio de las hace la llamada a una conversión era una manera de invitarlos a “pen- tainly there must be a way we can all travel our own paths parábolas, invitó a total de corazón de donde una rein- sar afuera de la caja”. and not worry about what others are doing or thinking. To Pfeifer sus seguidores a un terpretación de la realidad viene. Expectaciones de donde está el paraphrase a bumper sticker I saw recently, “Jesus is too nuevo enfrentamiento a la vida y a Vino nuevo se echa en cueros Mesías, como iba a actuar, que iba big for just one church.” tomar actitudes nuevas de acuerdo nuevos para que ambos sean conser- decir y como iba a comportarse los After all, we all want the same thing: to leave this world con el Reino de Dios. Hoy en día en vados. estaba cegando a la realidad que el having loved and believed in Christ, having carried his la terminología nueva podemos decir Es un riesgo pensar afuera de la Mesías ya estaba allí. El compasivo message in our words and deeds, and having lived as he que el nos invita a “pensar afuera de caja, pero usualmente trae posibili- Jesús rompió las ideas preconce would have had us live so that the gates of heaven will swing la caja”. dades y beneficios nuevos. Los wide open upon our arrival. Por ejemplo, en su parábola sobre Fariseos frecuentemente le ponian (Mira OBISPO/15) (Please See EDITOR/15) Page 4 AUGUST 2007 The Angelus DIOCESAN DATES Odessans hold vigils for condemned Bishop’s Calendar 15 -- MIDLAND, St. Ann’s Church – Baptism at 11:00 a.m.; ... Bishop’s Golf By Rev. Mark Miller on death row, people are gathering for a silent witness and a prayer service for the AUGUST Tournament at the Nueva Vista Golf Course to benefit our Catholic Schools Our Bishop has been encouraging us one being executed and his/her family as well as the victims and their families. 12 -- CLYDE, Sts. Joachim and Ann – 16-17 -- SAN ANTONIO – Meeting of this year to become more involved in the Mass at 8 a.m. Texas Bishops corporal and spiritual works of mercy. While standing along Dixie Blvd, people 14-16 -- SAN ANTONIO, Assumption 18 -- SAN ANGELO, Diocesan Pastoral This comes after much was said last year hold signs inviting those who are driving Seminary – Dedication of the Archbishop Center – Staff Mass at 8:30 a.m. and Staff about the spirituality of reconciliation and by to reflect upon their own stance Patrick Flores Residence Hall Meeting at 11:00 a .m. how we are called to be “ambassadors of regarding the death penalty. This “Holy 17 -- SAN ANGELO, Diocesan 19 -- SAN ANGELO Diocesan Pastoral reconciliation” within our families and Hour” takes place between 5:30-6:30pm. Pastoral Center – Personnel Board,11 Center – Meeting of International Priests world. There are two prime expressions The first half hour is “standing in vigil” a.m.; Presbyteral Council at 1 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon of engaging in corporal and spiritual along the street and the second half hour 18 -- ODESSA, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 22 -- SAN ANGELO – Blessing of works of mercy: one is through direct is dedicated to prayer and meditation in – 25th Anniversary of Parish Motorcyle Rally in Memory of Cheyenne assistance, such as giving a sandwich to a the church. 19 -- COAHOMA, St. Joseph, Mass, Fiveash at 8:00 a.m. hungry person; the other is through sys- As of June 30, we have executed 18 9:15 a.m. 23 -- JUNCTION, St. Theresa – Mass temic change, such as responding to the people since Jan. 1, 2007. Two others 21 -- ANDREWS, Our Lady of Lourdes to Dedicate the New Church at 11:15 a.m. problem of hunger in the world. have received “stays of execution.” You – Install New Pastor, Father Joey Faylona 24 -- SAN ANGELO, Diocesan Pastoral The parishioners of the Catholic may wonder why I keep using the word Center – Liturgy Commission meeting at at 6:30 p.m. Churches of South Odessa have been “we” when I am talking about these exe- 23 -- BROWNWOOD, St. Mary – Install 10:00 a.m. 25 -- SAN ANGELO, Diocesan Pastoral engaged in calling attention to the usage cutions. It is simple. These executions are New Pastor, Father Serafin Avenido at of capital punishment within the State of done in our name. Not one of us can 6:30 p.m. Center – Presbyteral Council Mtng, 11 a.m. 26 -- SAN ANGELO, Newman Center – Texas since February. Each evening when 24-25 -- DALLAS – Mass for 40th we, the people of Texas, execute someone (Please See EXECUTION/7) Anniversary of Holy Spirit Circle Mass at Noon 25 -- SAN ANGELO, Christ the King 27 -- SAN ANGELO, Christ King Retreat Retreat Center – Deacon Retreat Center – Social Justice Workshop -7-9 p.m. 26 -- BIG SPRING – 125th Anniversary Sept. 29-Oct. 1 Philadelphia – 100th Her friends call her ‘Mal’ of the Catholic Church in Big Spring – 10 Anniversary of the Ukrainian Catholic a.m. at High School Auditorium Church in the USA 27 -- SAN ANGELO, Convention Center By Jerry Price roses, roses.” If said by her it meant – Summit of Social Agencies of the Christ The King “Dad, come and get me now!” Concho Valley, sponsored by Mayor J.W. Retreat Center Catherine Ann Griffin was raised in At Sinsinawa, she studied French, Brown and Bishop Pfeifer, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oak Park Illinois, a Chicago suburb, by Music, Liturgy, Theology, and Church 28 -- SAN ANGELO, Diocesan Pastoral AUGUST Irish-Catholic parents together with her History. She received her habit in 1960 Center – Meeting of Diocesan Liturgy 10-12 -- Diaconate Training Program two younger sisters, and took first vows in 1961. She then Commission at 10 a.m.; ... OZONA, Our 13 -- Heart of Mercy Prayer Group Mary Grace “Gus” and went to the Dominican all girls Lady of Perpetual Help – Install New Drug Awareness Follow up Mtg. Jean Marie. She went Edgewood College of the Sacred Heart in Pastor, Father Rodney White at 6:30 p.m. 14 -- Adoration of the Blessed to a Catholic parochial Madison, Wisconsin where she worked 29 -- SAN ANGELO, Diocesan Pastoral Sacrament, 5-6 p.m. grade school taught by toward her degree in Elementary Center, Meet with Fr. Samuel Russell, 15 -- Feast of Mary’s Assumption-Office Closed Sisters of Mercy, and Education. The Dominican alternate OSB of Conception Seminary, MIssouri. followed in her moth- was Rosary College in River Forest, 30 -- FORT STOCKTON, St. Joseph – 16-19 -- Men’s Walk to Emmaus 20 -- Heart of Mercy Prayer Group er’s footsteps at Trinity Illinois that specialized in Secondary Install Parochial Administrator, Father Arturo Education. It may have been a bit too Pestin at 6:30 p.m. 21 -- Adoration of the Blessed High School, a Sacrament, 5-6 p.m. “Dominican College S. Marie Malachy, close to her Oak Park home for Catherine SEPTEMBER 24-26 -- Deacon’s Annual Retreat Preparatory School for born Catherine Ann. 27 -- Heart of Mercy Prayer Group Young Women.” Ann Griffin She left Edgewood in 1962, 12 credits 27 -- Directors of Religious Education 1 -- ROWENA, St. Joseph – Parade Following high school graduation, shy of her degree, and moved to 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Catherine Ann went to the all-girls Mount Faribault, Minnesota to teach 6th grade at and Dedication of Monument, 10 a.m. 27 -- Coordinators of Religious 2 -- ROWENA, St. Joseph – Mass of Education & Coordinators of Youth Mary College in Milwaukee taught by Immaculate Conception grade school. 100th Anniversary of Parish at 10:00 a.m. Ministry 7-9 p.m. School Sisters of Notre Dame. She spent the following summer at 3 -- SAN ANGELO, Sacred Heart A Dominican priest, a prior chaplain at Rosary College to complete her degree Cathedral-Labor Day Mass at 9:00 a.m. SEPTEMBER Trinity High School, conducted the from Edgewood. Her sister “Gus” (Sr. 4 -- McCAMEY Sacred Heart –Install 3 -- Labor Day- Office Closed Sophomore Retreat. Catherine Ann Mary James), who had also taken vows Father Laurent Mvondo as Parochial 4 -- Adoration of the Blessed recalls the words he spoke to a room full with the Sinsinawa Dominicans, was Administrator at 6:30 p.m. Sacrament , 5-6:00 p.m. of young women, “God is calling a mini- attending Edgewood and walked for Sr. 5 -- ODESSA, St. Mary School – Mass 7-9 -- Diaconate Training Program mum of 10% of you to religious life.” Marie Malachy’s degree at this gradua- for Students at 2 pm. Beginning Experience Her immediate thought was, “No thank tion. 6 -- MIDLAND, St. Ann – Mass for 10 -- Heart of Mercy Prayer Group you God, send your call to someone She renewed her vows for two years in Students at 8:30 a.m. 11 -- Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, 5-6:00 p.m. else.” 1964 and made her final profession of 8 -- SAN ANGELO, Sacred Heart Further contemplation resulted in her vows in 1966. From here, her ministry Cathedral – Rite of Candidacy for Deacon Workers in the Vineyard 14-16 -- Engaged Encounter entering at Sinsinawa later that year. She blossomed through a series of schools, Candidates at 1:00 p.m. was an older postulant with a “delayed cities and states, eventually bringing her 9 -- MIDLAND, St. Ann – Organ 16 -- Natural Family Planning Class 4-6 p.m. to Angelo State University to lead the Dedication Concert at 7:30 p.m. vocation.” She was 20 with most of the 17 -- Heart of Mercy Prayer Group 11 -- SAN ANGELO, Christ the King others being only 18. In 1959, seminary campus Newman Center. 18 -- Adoration of the Blessed or convent “drop-outs” suffered some Sister Marie Malachy had taken a sab- Retreat Center – Co-Workers in the Sacrament 5-6:00 p.m. Vineyard Workshop -10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. disfavor in their Catholic communities – batical in 1983 spending time at Our 20-23 -- Women’s Walk to Emmaus for many it was hard to go home. Lady of the Mississippi Trappistine 11- SAN ANGELO, 11 a.m. Memorial 24 -- Heart of Mercy Prayer Group Service at 911 Memorial ... SAN ANGE- 25 -- Adoration of the Blessed Catherine Ann’s parents supported her Abbey, for time of contemplative prayer. LO, Holy Angels – Presentation to RCIA Sacrament, 5-6:00 p.m. decision to try Sinsinawa and vowed they There, she prayed and worked in the at 6:30 pm. 27-30 -- CKRC Women’s ACTS would accept any decision she later Abbey’s caramel factory (These caramels 12-14 -- Rest and Prayer Retreat. made. They had a code phrase; “roses, (Please See MALACHY/15) The Angelus AUGUST 2007 Page 5 PARISH FESTIVALS Big Spring area Catholics to mark 125 years Aug. 12 -- St. Margaret’s, S. Angelo BIG SPRING -- To commemorate “A group of Carmelite missionar- “Celebrating this anniversary is a St. Margaret’s of San Angelo will host its Fall the arrival of the Catholic faith to the ies settled in Stanton shortly before significant step in the efforts of these Festival at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 3636 N. Big Spring area 125 years ago, this date 125 years ago and began four churches to come together and Bryant, from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Aug. 12. There will be Bishop Michael Pfeifer will join going out by train to the nearby be one Catholic faith community for BBQ brisket plates for $7 (adults) and $4 (children) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (Plates to go are available.) An Catholics from Big Spring’s four towns on the railroads, and the rea- the Big spring area.” auction will be at 1 p.m. Raffle, games, country store, area churches Aug. 26 for a Mass son we have chosen this date is A number of non-Catholic leaders and a lot of family fun also. celebrating the significant occasion. because we offer as evidence that on have also been invited to the celebra- Pfeifer will preside over a 10 a.m. this date in the Stanton record book, tion, though organizers fully realize Aug. 12 -- St. Peter’s, Mertzon Mass at the Big Spring High School is the recording of a baptism that many will be in worship services at Come to the St. Peters’ Festival for a day of family Auditorium. Parishioners from Big took place in Big Spring, and for us their own churches during that day fun. There will be games, food, arts & crafts, auction, Spring’s St. Thomas, Sacred Heart to baptize makes the church,” said and time. raffle, and Our Junk-Your Treasure booths. at the and Immaculate Heart churches as Fr. James Plagens, of Sacred Heart “Recognizing that others will be in Community Center, 110 W. Duncan, in Mertzon. well as St. Joseph in Coahoma have and St. Thomas, who along with Fr. their own churches, we respectfully worked together in the planning of Richard Regan have coordinated ask the prayers of people from other Sábado y Domingo: 25-26 de Agosto the anniversary. much of the planning of the event. faiths on this special day.” St. Joseph Parish: Odessa Se lleva a cabo en la parroquia de San Antonio, 1321 West Monahans en Odessa. Comienza el Sábado al mediodía y el Domingo a la una de la tarde Música, Juegos, Buena Odessa’s St. Elizabeth Ann Seton turns 25 Comida Compañerismo, Baile y Rifa ODESSA – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Odessa will mark its 25th Sept. 8 -- Sacred Heart, Menard anniversary with three days of parish Sacred Heart will host its Fall Festival Sept. 8, at events. The anniversary celebration Club Victoria in Menard beginning at 11 a.m. with will begin with a family picnic at 6 games; fajita dinner at 11:30 a.m.; a dance from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. features Ozona’s Estilo Band, with vocals p.m. on the parish grounds on Fri., by Hope Cardenas. Aug. 17. On Sat., Aug. 18 a solemn Mass at 5 p.m. will be concelebrated, Sept. 9 -- St. Mary, Ballinger followed by a banquet in the parish St. Mary, Star of the Sea in Ballinger will hold its hall. On Sun., Aug. 19, an organ con- annual Fall Festival on Sun., Sept. 9th. A meal of cert will take place in the church at 3 beef fajitas begins at 11 a.m. with refried beans, p.m. The parish recently installed a Spanish rice, salad. Bingo, kid’s games and a country new organ, which will be dedicated store will also be featured before the auction begins at during the ceremony. 1 p.m. Antiques, handcrafted quilts and many other Joining San Angelo Bishop items are included. All are invited to attend. Michael D. Pfeifer at the anniversary Mass, Aug. 18, will be Galveston- Sept. 15-16 -- St. Margaret, Big Lake Houston Archbishop Joseph A. 7th Annual Family Festival featuring men’s softball tournament, Paul Romero Washer Tournament, King Fiorenza, who was Bishop of San School on Tanglewood Drive in building to be constructed. It was & Queen Contest, kids booths, food booths, games, a Angelo at the time St. Elizabeth Ann Odessa. In a stunningly generous available for use on Christmas 1985. free street dance. Saturday from 4-6 p.m. Call church Seton was founded; St. Elizabeth’s ecumenical gesture, the congregation Bishop Pfeifer dedicated the church office, 325-884-3221 for more information. founding pastor Father Bridges and of Odessa’s St. Barnabas Episcopal in mid-1986, the first such structure Father Francis Frey along with Church made their church available he dedicated since becoming bishop Sept. 16 -- St. Therese, Carlsbad/ Father Woodruff and other area for the young congregation. “St. of the Diocese of San Angelo in St. Paschal, Sterling City priests will also celebrate the occa- Elizabeth’s” worshiped at “St. 1985. The St. Therese-Carlsbad/St. Paschal-Sterling sion. At the banquet following the Barnabas” until its church building In 1990 a million dollar parish hall City Annual Fall Festival will be held Sun., Sept. 16, anniversary Mass, a check will be was ready at the end of 1985. was completed, and in 1999, another at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 3636 N. Bryant, San given Bishop Pfeifer paying off the Not long after the new parish was million dollar structure, this time the Angelo. A BBQ brisket/homemade German sausage parish’s debt. It will be the first time established, a dynamic Building parish office & education building, dinner will be served from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The meal in 25 years the parish will be debt may also be purchased from a drive-thru at the same Committee began planning the parish was completed. Along with the edu- free. However, a youth building is facilities. Instead of concentrating cation building, the courtyard with its location. An auction featuring donations from various already in the planning stages. merchants and parishioners will begin at 1:15 p.m. A on just one building, a master plan cloister look was finished. The Country Store, Silent Auction, Bingo and games will Father Woodruff says, ”Let’s enjoy encompassing the major parish struc- courtyard has been the site of many be available. The public is invited to attend. these debt-free days while we can.” tures was agreed on. The church, in parish gatherings including festivals Fr. Frey purchased land for a new Spanish mission style, was the first (Please See 25/7) northside parish while pastor of St. Sept. 30 -- Immaculate Conception, Mary’s Church during the late 1970s. Knickerbocker In mid-1982, the Catholic communi- Immaculate Conception Church, Knickerbocker, ty of Odessa had grown sufficiently Sun., Sept. 30, will host its annual Fall Festival, Sun., for a new parish, Odessa’s fifth. On Sept. 30, featuring mesquite brisket/sausage plates June 11, 1982, Bishop Fiorenza, then served from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Also featuring raffle-bingo- auction-games. bishop of San Angelo, announced the boundaries of the new parish, named Oct. 14 -- St. Boniface, Olfen after the recently canonized St. St. Boniface, Olfen, Fall Festival, Sun., Oct. 14. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Opening date for the new parish was August 1, Oct. 21 -- St. Ambrose, Wall 1982, and Father Bridges, then pastor St. Ambrose Fall Festival, 11 am to 2 pm of St. Mary’s in Odessa, was named Turkey, Dressing, Sausage Dinner the founding pastor. Adults $7.00 Child $5.00 The first Masses for the new parish were held at Blanton Elementary The Angelus AUGUST 2007 Page 7 Olfen’s Catholic Daughters of America court celebrates 70 years The Catholic Daughters of At the social hour and meal America-St. Monica Court in the parish hall, memorabilia (No. 1262) of Olfen, celebrated displayed included the charter its 70th Anniversary June 2 at and numerous scrapbooks Mass presided over by native which received first and second son, Curtis Halfmann, cele- place in state and national From left to right, Kathy Halfmann, regent; Charlene Matthiesen, financial brant and homilist. competitions. Officers of Court secretary; Harriet Fischer, vice-regent; Instituted May 3, 1937, four St. Monica, Olfen, include Sharon Rohmfeld, treasurer; Mary Lou of the 47 charter members are Kathy Halfmann, regent; Multer, recording secretary, and Ruth still active in the CDA: Agnes Charlene Matthiesen, financial Halfmann, Texas District 3 deputy. Halfmann Fuchs and Irene secretary; Harriet Fischer, vice- Dierschke Bruchmiller of the regent; Sharon Rohmfeld, Olfen Court, and Lucille Lange treasurer; Mary Lou Multer, Franke and Irene Schuhmann recording secretary, and Ruth Jansa who transferred to the Halfmann, Texas District 3 Rowena Court 50 years ago. deputy. EXECUTION: Vigils serve as acts of mercy, justice Death Penalty Do you favor or oppose the How much confidence do you death penalty for persons have that the criminal justice (From 4) convicted of murder? system always sentences only A Prayer to Abolish guilty people to death? exempt ourselves from this responsibility. It is true complete/ the Death Penalty quite a bit that we do not hold the needle that contains the oppose lethal injection but the one who does is doing it in By Helen Prejean, CSJ 28% 39% our name. We have given this authority to the % % not sure 62 59 Governor and to those in power within our State to God of compassion, not sure execute those guilty of certain crimes. We do not You let your rain fall on the just and the favor only some/ call it murder; we call it “legal homicide.” unjust. very little/none

Currently, we are only calling attention to this Expand and deepen our hearts so that we may From interviews of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted March 8-11. Source: Death Penalty Information Center Margin of error is plus or minus 3 points. ©2007 CNS outdated and unnecessary form of capital punish- love as you love, even those among us who ment through our silent witness and prayer. have caused the greatest pain by taking life. However, at some point we will engage in the call- For there is in our land a great cry for ing for a systemic change in the laws by having vengeance as we fill up death rows and kill the 25: Odessa welcomes archbishop people write letters, make phone calls, sign peti- killers in the name of justice, in the name of (From 5) St. Elizabeth Ann Seton tions, or whatever seems appropriate so that we can peace. 25th Anniversary become one more State that will choose “life with- Jesus, our brother, you suffered execution at and wedding receptions since then. out parole” rather than the “death penalty” for those the hands of the state but you did not let hatred Fr. Bridges served as founding who commit capital crimes. ! Wednesday, Aug. 15: overcome you. pastor of St. Elizabeth’s. He Memorial Mass for all Join us in the cause for justice. Join us in this work of Help us to reach out to victims of violence so was transferred to St. Stephen’s deceased parishioners mercy. Start your own vigil at your church and become that our enduring love may help them heal. in Midland in July 1996 and !Friday, Aug. 17: Family picnic, more informed of what is happening in our name. Holy Spirit of God, you strengthen us in the Father Mark Woodruff, formerly games, swimming for children; Fr. Mark Miller, C.PP.S. music & entertainment at St. struggle for justice. of Sacred Heart in Abilene, Elizabeth's. Parochial Vicar,Catholic Churches of South Odessa Help us to work tirelessly for the abolition of replaced him. Since 1996, Our !Saturday, Aug. 18: Solemn state-sanctioned death and to renew our society Lady of San Juan Mission (the Mass w/ bishops and guests, 5 (On April 16, the Dallas Newspaper printed the following in its very heart so that violence will be no North Rancho) has been under p.m., reception, formal dinner. on their editorial page: “The state holds in its hands the St. Elizabeth’s care. !Sunday, Aug 19: 3 p.m., power of life and death. It is an awesome power, one that more. Organ concert, dedication. citizens of a democracy must approach in fear and trem- Amen. Outside the parish, St. bling, and in full knowledge that the state’s justice system, Elizabeth’s has been an ardent Odessa parishes make contribu- like everything humanity touches, is fated to fall short of supporter of Catholic Charities tions of two vital elements of perfection. If we are doomed to err in matters of life and (You can order this prayer from Pax Christi of Odessa and also St. Mary’s death, it is far better to err on the side of mercy and cau- Catholic education – students USA, 532 West Eighth Street, Erie, PA 16502 Central Catholic School. In and cash – with St. Elizabeth’s a tion. It is far better to err on the side of life. The state can- fact, for the last seven years, St. not impose death – an irrevocable sentence – with (814) 453-4955) close second to the official absolute certainty in all cases. Therefore the state should Elizabeth’s pastor has served as school sponsor, St. Mary’s not impose it at all.”) administrator of the school. All Parish.

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Page 8 AUGUST 2007 The Angelus The Angelus AUGUST 2007 Page 9 Letters from Rome In releasing two papal letters, Pope Benedict XVI stirs a bit of controversy Bishop says pope’s message on Latin Mass done to appeal to many in the world Protestant groups dismayed at By Jimmy Patterson Latin, and I don't think there are many people who Editor would do that. Most priests ordained in the last 20 document on identity of ‘church’ years don't know Latin and would not be able to By Cindy Wooden together for Christian unity." Twice in a handful of June days, Pope Benedict offer Mass in Latin." Catholic News Service Rev. Nyomi also said, "For now, we are thankful XVI released letters from the Vatican that were met Pfeifer said based on 22 years spent in the that our calling to be part of the church of Jesus with a wide array of feelings. Diocese of San Angelo he "doesn't see a real need." Christ is not dependent on the interpretation of the ROME -- Several Protestant organizations reacted The Pope cleared the way for the use of the Latin Shortly after Benedict's decision on the Latin Vatican. It is a gift of God." with dismay to the Vatican's recent document on the missal promulgated by Mass, the pope reaffirmed the In a July 11 statement, Cardinal Kasper said that identity of the church, but the Vatican's chief ecu- while initial reactions were marked by "irritation John XXIII in 1962, saying primacy of the church, asserting menist, an Orthodox leader and a Swiss bishop said among Protestant Christians" a second reading of the that the rite can be cele- that it is the one true Catholic that, by clarifying its position, the Vatican actually is document should lead to the conclusion "that the doc- brated in parishes without and apostolic church. helping ecumenical dialogue. ument does not say anything new," but rather provides permission of the diocesan Such a statement is not new to The document from the Congregation for the a synthesis of Catholic teaching. bishop. Catholics, but the affirmation Doctrine of the Faith, "Responses to Some Questions By explaining what still divides Christians, he Regarding Certain Aspects of the Doctrine on the The move is expected to did serve to upset Protestants. said, the document "does not limit dialogue, but pro- Church," was released July 10 at the Vatican. have far greater impact in Those offended were upset motes it." It reaffirmed Catholic teaching that the Catholic "The document does not say that the Protestant other parts of the United that the media indicated that the Church is the one, true church of Christ, even if ele- churches are not churches, but that they are not States where more parish- pope had said that non-Catholic ments of truth and Christ's saving grace can be found churches in the precise sense, that is, they are not ioners recall the Latin churches were not "true" in separated churches and communities. churches in the way that the Catholic Church uses Mass. Bishop Michael D. churches. The most ecumenically sensitive part of the new the term 'church,'" he said. Pfeifer, of the Diocese of According to the Catholic document was its assertion that while the term "sister At the same time, Cardinal Kasper said, all church" can be used to refer to any of the Orthodox San Angelo, said not many News Service, though, Christians must recognize that "at the basis of dia- churches, a Christian community born out of the parishioners are expected “Christian communities born logue there is not just that which divides us, but that Protestant Reformation cannot be called "church" in which unites us, and that is greater than what divides to show an interest in cele- out of the Reformation do not the way Catholic theology defines the term. us. For that reason, one should not skim over what brating the Latin Mass and enjoy apostolic succession -- the The text said the Orthodox churches, although sep- the declaration affirms in a positive way about the in fact indicated only one unbroken succession of bishop's arated from the Catholic Church, have preserved Protestant churches, and that is that Jesus Christ is parish within the diocese had made an inquiry going back to St. Peter -- and therefore cannot, apostolic succession, the ordained priesthood and the effectively present in them for the salvation of their about it in the month after the pope’s decision. according to Catholic doctrine, be called 'churches' Eucharist. Nevertheless, they "lack something in members." their condition as particular churches" because they “The vast majority prefer using the vernacular, in the proper sense.” "The document renders a service to clarity and, are not in union with the pope. English or Spanish," Pfeifer said. "But the pope The explanation did little to appease Rev. Setri consequently, to progress in the dialogue," he said. The Protestant communities, however, are not Thomas Wipf, president of the Community of looks at the whole world and he knows there are Nyomi, general secretary of the World Alliance of churches because they do not have apostolic succes- Protestant Churches in Europe, said the original some areas where there are stronger wishes to use Reformed Churches, who called the pope’s asser- sion -- the unbroken succession of bishops going characteristics of the church of Christ are preaching the Latin mass." tions “exclusivist.” back to St. Peter, it said. the Gospel and administering the sacraments. Pfeifer noted that many of the largest cities in the Added Pfiefer: "The pope is saying that from our The Latin missal, at top left and top right, The Rev. Setri Nyomi, general secretary of the "That -- and no more -- is needed to be able to be US have at least one Latin Mass available. Pfeifer perspective, the Protestant churches don't have the and a priest celebrates the Mass in Latin, World Alliance of Reformed Churches, published an seen as an authentic expression of the one church of open letter July 10 addressed to Cardinal Walter said he felt the pope was also trying to reach out to fullness of truth and holiness because they do not above left. Above, Pope Benedict XVI Christ," he said. Kasper, president of the Pontifical Council for a couple of groups that had broken from the church. have the apostolic succession. Ecclesial communi- addresses a capacity audience in St. Peter’s "The Gospel, and not apostolic succession in the Promoting Christian Unity. sacrament of ordination, constitutes the church," he "I understand his reasoning," Pfeifer said. "I don't ties commonly call themselves churches and they Square. "An exclusivist claim that identifies the Roman said. "We recognize the Roman Catholic Church as a think we have much need for it in West Texas, do have certain means of salvation, but from our Catholic Church as the one church of Jesus Christ ... church. It is and remains regrettable that this is not though. The pope has pointed out that two basic perspective the Catholic Church as the full means goes against the spirit of our Christian calling toward made possible the other way around." requirements must be met before using the Latin of truth and holiness and salvation." oneness in Christ," Rev. Nyomi wrote. "It makes us At the same time, Wipf said that making explicit Missal: one is to be familiar with the rubrics, or Pfeifer noted that Protestant churches do not rec- question the seriousness with which the Roman the fact that the document represents the Roman Catholic Church takes its dialogue with the guidelines, of the Latin Mass; the other would be ognize apostolic succession but that it is very Catholic understanding of "church" could lead to Reformed family and other families of the church. It greater clarity in ecumenical dialogue. that the people would have to be able to respond in important to the succession in the church. makes us question whether we are indeed praying Page 10 AUGUST 2007 The Angelus Family From the Easy Chair Parting with plasma for profit always an option By Jimmy Patterson up the phone. times have drawn nigh. This all unfolded on the day that the sev- Editor Long story short: Work is going bad. Ends By the time we arrived in Lubbock, our enth Harry Potter book was released. Our are apparently not being met. daughter was ready to have a rational con- oldest is 21 and she has always loved every t was meant to be a nice leisurely trip “I NEED MONEY!” she screamed versation. Let me rephrase: I was ready to turn of the page of the story and, always during which we would take our college- politely. have her listen to me rationally. And she did. being one to encourage reading, I had Iage daughter to lunch on the way back After several minutes of this, she pulled On a park bench outside a restaurant across planned for awhile to buy her, her own copy. from picking up her little out this one: “I’m afraid I might have to go from a statue of Will Rogers on horseback, I had already written that check. And we brother from band camp sell my plasma just so I can eat.” she sat and listened, and it seemed to work. gave it to her and she cried again and I asked in the Texas Panhandle. It We thought about cancelling our trip But as rational as I was, one fact remained: her if she was OK. And she cried a little did not exactly happen because the phone conversation was about she had no money nor any immediate means more and said she was going to be OK and that way. all we could handle, but we finally decided of making any money. that the $10 she had for food should last her Things began to run SOMEBODY has to go pick up our son. We “I hear there’s money to be made in plas- until she got paid in a week and I opened our aground the night before can just bypass Lubbock on the way home. ma sales?” I offered. checkbook and did what was necessary. when our oldest daughter In the end we decided it best to go. I Her mother and I agreed to pay her rent Karen noticed I had gone pale and she called in tears. A lot of imagine our oldest daughter is like yours: for the month and so I wrote a check. asked me if I was OK. tears. Very emotional. Patterson there are many tears at the beginning of She cried when we gave her the check “We just need to go home,” I said. Indecipherable almost. each personal Apocalypse. Yet, once the because it meant she could keep her apart- Our daughter looked at me and said, OK, she was blubbering like a baby. realization comes that the world is in fact ment and her plasma for another month. “Daddy, what’s wrong?” We’d been through the tears thing before NOT ending, there is a certain amount of She ate and dabbed away the tears from “We have to go. I’m out of checks.” so we weren’t quite sure exactly how con- room to reason with them rationally. But we her eyes. And when lunch was over, I wrote Jimmy Patterson is editor of the West cerned we should be when we first picked must first get past those feelings that the end a check for that, too. Texas Angelus. Bill & Monica Dodds Family means having to say ‘I’m sorry’ Answers (From 11) By Bill and Monica Dodds Alexanders, the first at the begin- ing them learn how to do that too. Catholic News Service ning of the second century, the last This certainty is based on the very 1. Genesis at the end of the 17th. And while firm foundation that the majority of 2. Exodus Pardon us. We know it's the middle your spouse may repeat this adage children's learning comes from mon- 3. Leviticus 4. Numbers of summer, but let's begin with a frequently, it was written by key-see/monkey-do. 5. Deuteronomy pop quiz on forgiveness: Alexander Pope (1688-1744), an Demanding of your child, "Tell 6. Joshua 1. Who said, English poet and satirist. The line your brother you're sorry!" is much 7. Judges "To err is comes from "An Essay on less effective than that child observ- 8. Ruth. human, to for- Criticism," which also notes that "a ing you sincerely apologizing to give divine"? little learning is a dangerous thing," someone. a. Pope and holds this gem which could be It also means if you want your Alexander applied to fashion: "Be not the first youngsters not only to take advan- b. Alexander by whom the new are tried / Nor yet tage of the sacrament of reconcilia- Pope the last to lay the old aside." tion (confession, penance) but to c. Your spouse, 2: b. Peter, of course. You'll find come to know the beauty of encoun- looking for that in Matthew 18:21-22. The tering Christ in this way, you need to AGE: Too old? There’s mercy expression Jesus uses means an infi- set the example there too. Bill & Monica Dodds nite amount. (Rats!) What you would like them to 2. Which apos- 3: All the answers are correct. avoid is some form of the public no such thing as ‘too old’ tle wanted to find out exactly how McGraw played Cavalleri in "Love "non-apology apology" that's so (From 11) often a follower of Christ is sup- Story"; the script was by Segal. popular these days. "If I have posed to forgive another person? Needless to say, if you have parents, offended you, I'm sorry" is second my dad's adventures on the entertainment board at his college, my a. Judas siblings, spouse, children or extend- only to "This is not something I'm mom's tales of being a young journalist, my grandfather's teenage b. Peter ed family you know that line is proud of." Neither, you'll note, says cross-country road trip and the things he did along the way. c. Sneezy baloney. flat out, "I'm sorry. I was wrong." Ostia is quiet now, its only life being groups of tourists clam- Except for the Trinity and Mary, Then, too, accepting another's bering over its stones and the crickets nesting in overgrown patches of rough grass. But you can still see the marble tables in 3. "Love means never having to love does mean having to say you're apology isn't always easy either. the taverns, and if you close your eyes and imagine hard enough, say you're sorry" can be attrib- sorry (sometimes quite often) That also takes some observation that wall grows, forms a roof and becomes an apartment building, uted to: because all of us who are not sinless and practice. St. Augustine (354- a church, a market or a firehouse. a. Ali McGraw do things (sometimes quite often) 430) assures us it's well worth the There people are laughing, crying and living, just like people b. Jennifer Cavalleri for which we need to ask forgive- effort: "There are many kinds of today -- the elderly and the teenagers, teenagers who become the c. Erich Segal ness. alms the giving of which helps us elderly. obtain pardon for our sins; but none The old things aren't all that different from the new things after Pencils up! Didn't do too well? No You're Being Watched is greater than that by which we for- all. The people who came before us share our fears and hopes, need to apologize. Here are the The good news for parents give from our heart a sin that some- whether they're friends, strangers or ancient Romans. All we have is that every time your children see one has committed against us." to do is be open enough to listen and learn. answers: Old? A matter of opinion. Obsolete? Never. 1: b. There have been eight Pope you ask to be forgiven you're help- The Angelus AUGUST 2007 Page 11 JUST 4 KIDS Abraham bargains with God for Sodom hree men had come to visit Abraham. He knew they were special guests, and he prepared a special dinner for them. After they had Teaten, he escorted them as they prepared to continue on their journey. One of the men was the Lord in disguise. He looked toward the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. The Lord thought to himself, "Shall I hide from Abraham what I am READ MORE ABOUT IT was trained also in the military arts. about to do, now that he is to become a great and populous nation, Genesis 18 In spite of all this, Theobald preferred to and all the nations of the earth are to find blessing in him?" Q&A spend time in prayer and contemplation. Then the Lord spoke directly to Abraham: "The outcry against 1. Why was the Lord going to destroy One of his favorite places was a church that Sodom and Gomorrah is so great, and their sin so grave, that I must Sodom? had received large donations from his fami- 2. How many innocent people had to live ly. go down and see whether or not their actions fully correspond to the in the city to save it? He became a monk in the Cistercian fra- cry against them that comes to me. I mean to find out." ternity in 1220 and became the abbot of a The Lord remained with Abraham, but the other two men walked CATHOLIC BOOKS monastery in 1235. He developed a reputa- ahead. A book about Catholic teachings, beliefs tion of being a servant to others, especially Abraham said to the Lord, "Will you sweep away the innocent with or topics receives an "imprimatur" if it is those who were poor. He continued his considered to be in agreement with the offi- daily hours of prayer until he died. the guilty? Suppose there were 50 innocent people in the city; would cial position of the church. The practice of We remember him on July 27. you wipe out the place, rather than spare it for the sake of 50 innocent granting the imprimatur started in order to people within it?" prevent Catholics from being deceived by BIBLE TRIVIA The Lord answered, "If I find 50 innocent people in the city of writings that were promoting heresy. What is the name of the book that Sodom, I will spare the whole place for their sake." There are three levels of approval that explains what Catholics believe? (The may be granted by the church, all of which church calls these beliefs its "doctrines.") Then Abraham said, "See how I am presuming to speak to my Lord, use Latin terms. "Imprimi potest" ("it can be even though I am but dust and ashes! What if there are five less than printed") means the work has been Answer: Catechism of the Catholic Church. 50 innocent people? Will you destroy the whole city because of those reviewed by a scholar working on behalf of five?" the church. "Nihil obstat" ("nothing stands in PUZZLE "I will not destroy it," the Lord said, "if I find 45 there." the way") declares the work has no errors in The following groups of books of the Old faith or moral teaching. The official who Testament are out of order. In the spaces Abraham continued, "What if only 40 are found there?" grants this is usually a theologian who is provided, put them in the correct order. Try "I will forebear doing it for the sake of the 40." appointed by a bishop or other church offi- to do it without looking at your Bible first: "Let not my Lord grow impatient if I go on," said Abraham. "What if cial. "Imprimatur" ("let it be printed") means Judges Deuteronomy only 30 are found there?" the work has been approved by a bishop or Genesis Exodus other high-ranking church official. Leviticus Numbers "I will forebear doing it if I can find but 30 there." These declarations are usually found in Ruth Joshua Abraham was not ready to give up. "Since I have thus dared to the front of the published book or docu- 1. ______speak to my Lord, what if there are no more than 20?" ment. 2. ______"I will not destroy it for the sake of the 20." 3. ______Still Abraham persisted. "Please, let not my Lord grow angry if I SPOTLIGHT ON SAINTS 4. ______St. Theobald 5. ______speak up this last time. What if there are at least 10 there?" Theobald (d. 1247) came from a 6. ______"For the sake of those 10," the Lord promised, "I will not destroy it." prestigious French family. He received the 7. ______Then the Lord left, and Abraham returned to his home. best education his parents could afford and 8. ______Coming of Age: Old? It's only a matter of opinion By Karen Osborne ruins of the sixth-century Christian basilica in it. It's hard to ignore the accomplishments, until I opened up and told them some of the Catholic News Service Ostia Antica, Rome's ruined port city. Rome, it advancements and excesses of ancient Romans problems I was having at school. Turns out seems, likes to teach people that "old" is really and Renaissance artists, because modern peo- they'd gone through much the same thing, and Old things. In the city of Rome, they're only a matter of opinion. ple can see and touch them. Old churches, lit talked about what they did when they were everywhere. Walk down one street and you're American culture has a tendency to push first by torches, are now wired top-to-bottom hanging by the same thread I was. peering at a palace from the Renaissance or a aside things that are considered "old." with state-of-the-art lighting. If I had taken society's advice that the "old" third-century fresco. Turn the corner and Americans raze blocks and forests to construct Lessons from Republican Rome and its could have nothing to do with my "modern" you're face to face with the majesty of the new big-box stores instead of renovating older neighbor Greece form the underpinnings of experiences, I may have had a very cold, hard Imperial Forum. buildings. Sometimes, it becomes like the Western society regarding governance, litera- fall semester. Before coming here for vacation, I used to birth of the first St. Peter's Basilica, whose ture, architecture and history. In some parts of The old things in my life make me who I refer to my circa 1870 house as "old," but builders snatched marble from the walls of the Europe, old Roman roads still exist -- and peo- am: the memories inherited from my grand- that's small potatoes compared to the Colosseum -- a tragedy that today's conserva- ple still use them. parents, the history of my town, the history of Renaissance-era Palazzo Spada. A church in tors lament. It is unlike other parts of Rome All "old" things have a lot to tell us about my family and the lessons of the past -- even my town originally established in the late where people still live in apartments whose who we are today. As a teenager, I found it if those lessons are painful. Today I appreciate 1600s is now regarded as a historical land- foundations date back to the 13th century. hard to believe my parents and grandparents mark. But old? Only if you ignore the open-air Rome learns from the old and coexists with could speak to the same concerns I was having (Please See AGE/10) Page 12 AUGUST 2007 The Angelus Nation/WNation/World/Vorld/Vaticanatican Vatican official: Pope pained by clerical sex abuse in Los Angeles PIEVE DI CADORE, Italy (CNS) -- undertake." missal's prayer for the conversion of the Missal during Holy Week "or through a Pope Benedict XVI's closest aide said the "The problem of pedophile priests is one Jews, which asks God to remove "the veil reflection that would lead to a decision pope was pained and concerned by the that pains all churchmen," he said, adding from their hearts" and help them overcome valid for everyone -- for the traditionalists "devastating scale" of clerical sexual abuse that the problem "in the diocese of Los their "blindness." and for those who want to celebrate the in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Angeles was on a devastating scale." Since the Second Vatican Council, in the Mass according to the reforms of the Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, Vatican secre- Cardinal Bertone also was asked about Good Friday prayer approved by Pope Paul Second Vatican Council" -- that only the tary of state, held a wide-ranging press concerns over the prayer for the conversion VI in 1970, the Jews are referred to as "the 1970 prayer be used at any Good Friday conference July 18 in Pieve di Cadore, near of the Jews in the Good Friday liturgy of first to hear the word of God" and the liturgy. where Pope Benedict is vacationing in the the 1962 Roman Missal. prayer asks that "they may continue to The Good Friday prayer for the Jews is northern Italian Alps. After Pope Benedict issued his letter grow in the love of his name and in faith- one of a long set of prayers for various Even if the percentage of priests who allowing greater use of the Tridentine Mass fulness to his covenant." intentions, including prayers for the church, have sexually abused children "is a minori- according to the 1962 missal, several Cardinal Bertone said "the problem can its ministers, other Christians, other believ- ty," he said, just one instance "clashes with Jewish leaders and Catholics involved in be resolved" either by closely following ers in God and those who do not believe in the identity and mission we are called to dialogue expressed concern over the Pope Benedict's limits on using the 1962 God. U.S. Bishops to talk war in Iraq with House Democrats WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The U.S. bishops have agreed to meet with a group of Catholic House Democrats to discuss how to pursue the goal of a "responsible transi- tion" to end the war in Iraq. They also reiterated their call for members of Congress and the Bush administration to break the political stale- mate in Washington and "forge bipartisan policies on ways to bring about a responsible transition and an end to the war." "The current situation in Iraq is unacceptable and unsus- tainable," wrote Bishop Thomas G. Wenski of Orlando, Fla., chairman of the bishops' Committee on International Policy, in a July 17 letter to Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio. A copy of the letter was released July 18 by the U.S. African-American Catholics convene and worship recently in Buffalo. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Bishop Wenski's letter was a response to a June 28 letter Ryan wrote to Bishop Wenski and Bishop William S. Skylstad of Spokane, Wash., USCCB president. Ryan's Black Catholic congress closes; letter, sent on behalf of himself and 13 other Catholic House Democrats, urged the bishops to increase their involvement in efforts to end the war in Iraq. challenges, responses ahead In the July 17 letter, Bishop Wenski said the bishops "share your deep concern for the dangerous and deterio- By Jennifer Burke "Take what you have learned in tice, racism, spirituality, and rating situation in Iraq," and would welcome the opportu- Catholic News Service the workshops and share it with youths and young adults. nity "to meet with you and other policymakers to discuss the people back at home. "The Africa principle commis- ways to pursue the goal of a 'responsible transition' to BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The 10th Communicate that back home, sion established a vision to foster bring an end to the war." National Black Catholic Congress and allow the Lord to use you," a unifying, healing mutual dia- "Too many Iraqi and American lives have been lost," he came to a close July 15, after said Father Raymond Harris, a logue between the continent of wrote. "Too many Iraqi communities have been shattered. more than 2,000 black Catholics priest of the Archdiocese of Africa" and the U.S. black Too many civilians have been driven from their homes." spent four days praying, celebrat- Baltimore, at the congress's final Catholic community, said Kim He also added that the "human and financial costs of the ing and learning more about the session on "Foundations for the Mazyck. "We feel that uniting to war are staggering" and that church and government offi- eight principles that pose chal- Future." build a strong relationship with cials should use their "shared moral tradition" to guide lenges to African-American com- During the session, representa- our brothers and sisters in Christ their dialogue with other leaders in seeking a way to munities and how those chal- tives from each of the congress's honors all of the sacraments." "bring about a morally responsible end to the war." lenges relate to the seven sacra- eight leadership commissions told The commission would like to The bishop noted that, prior to the war in Iraq, when ments. participants what the commis- develop a curriculum about "too few members of either party in Congress opposed The theme of the July 12-15 sions had been doing about the Africa for parishes and schools authorizing the use of force," the U.S. bishops, along with gathering was "Christ Is With Us: organization's eight core princi- and help communities host annu- Pope John Paul II, "repeatedly raised grave moral ques- Celebrating the Gifts of the ples: Africa, Catholic education, al or biannual events celebrating tions about military intervention in Iraq and the unpre- Sacraments." HIV/AIDS, parish life, social jus- Africa's culture, she said. dictable and uncontrollable negative consequences of an invasion and occupation." The Angelus AUGUST 2007 Page 13 CultureCulture Beyond negative elements, ‘Knocked Up’ leaves strong pro-life message Editor’s Note: Fr. James Bridges is pastor money to view it. It was like drilling a As they resist all this and many more cles were focused on blindness more than of St. Stephen’s Church in Midland and a successful oil well. All the dirt and smut pressures, we become shockingly aware any other abnormality. Let us never cease movie afficionado. you have to go through in this movie to of how unfriendly our society is to our praying with Blind Bartimaeus, “Lord, get to the best Pro-Life message one could helpless, unborn kids. The clue surfaced that I may see.” (MK 10:51) By Rev. James Bridges ever imagine, made it all worthwhile. while Alison’s mother was pleading for Few have seen more movies than me. The story opens hilariously with beauti- her to get an abortion. She tells Alison Yet, I have never seen a better piece of Good movies have claimed much of my ful Alison celebrating a big job promotion about her cousin who got an abortion but creative acting-out of a scene on the part admiration and attention most of my life. at a local tavern with her married sister later married and had a “real” child. Their of everyone than the scene in the delivery All the talent and special effects as well as who left her there with Ben, a friend of child became real to Alison and Ben when room when Ben and Alison’s baby popped huge budgets available to tell stories is no twenty minutes. The two get drunk they saw the heartbeat of their baby via out. I was simply star struck. The joy this less than incredible. Lately I’ve worn out together, have sex with a misunderstand- ultrasound at eight weeks. When I was newborn brought to all was incredible — a lot of shoe leather walking out of even ing about the use of condoms. In a few growing up, we didn’t see the blacks who especially to those who only a few months big budget movies. I’m a friend of the weeks she discovers she is pregnant. She were absent from our classrooms. earlier were doing everything possible to real. I have no interest in science fiction decides to keep the baby. Because she Somehow they weren’t real. When we put an end to the baby’s life. If you are or fiction in general. On the other hand, didn’t know his last name, with difficulty dropped bombs aimed at one man in beyond childbearing and can get by the nothing interests me more than creative she finds Ben, who is a fatty 22-year-old Baghdad we didn’t see thousands of smut and filth of sexual promiscuity and peeps at human behavior. How we react to boy-man who lives with three other women and children. Somehow they the dope-infested decadence of not a few each other and various situations has a stoned roommates. Neither Alison nor weren’t real. Many still can’t see the poor of our young adults, this movie will give claim on my attention and charms me Ben were ready for a relationship or a in prosperous Midland. Somehow they you a sharp, very up-to-date commentary deeply when done well. The raves the crit- baby. All their significant people except aren’t real. The Pro-Choice can’t see mil- of current pop culture. If you are not ics and reviewers are giving the comedy Ben’s Jewish dad begs them to get a quick lions of unborn babies so clearly identi- beyond childbearing, it will give you a “Knocked Up” caused me to spend two fix, abort the kid, and get on with their fied by modern technology. Somehow fresh look at the amazing wonderment of hours of my life and $5.50 (seniors) of my lives. they are not real. No wonder Jesus’ mira- every human life. 5th Potter film still as fresh as earlier installments ‘No Reservations’ By Harry Forbes New Zeta-Jones Catholic News Service

NEW YORK -- The fifth release in J.K. movie delightful Rowling's durable franchise -- "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" (Warner By Harry Forbes Bros.) -- is scarcely less fresh than the very Catholic News Service first, thanks to the ongoing quality of pro- duction and employing different directors NEW YORK -- Very nearly on a par with for recent installments in the series. the delightful 2001 German film "Mostly At the start, teenage wizard Harry Martha," on which it is based, "No (Daniel Radcliffe), who's on summer break Reservations" (Warner Bros.) scores as the from Hogwarts, is being cruelly taunted by very sweet, engaging story of a woman his overbearing cousin, Dudley (Harry who learns to open herself up to life. Melling). But when, moments later, two A scene from “Harry Potter and Now set in New York, the film focuses horrible Dementor creatures attack them, the Order of the Phoenix.” on utterly work-obsessed master chef Kate Harry uses magic to save Dudley and him- (Catherine Zeta-Jones), who rules the self. him, but Harry is tortured by an intense a secret splinter group of students that calls kitchen of the trendy (fictional) Greenwich For thus using sorcery in the Muggle feeling of loneliness, and further plagued itself Dumbledore's Army to master the Village eatery run by Paula (Patricia (i.e., real) world, Harry is to be expelled by nightmares. It becomes clear that techniques that its members can use to van- Clarkson). from Hogwarts School, though his allies in Voldemort is somehow infiltrating Harry's quish Voldemort when he returns. Despite some formulaic and overly sen- the Order of the Phoenix, a group dedicat- brain, and Professor Snape (Alan Rickman) Besides Umbridge -- and Staunton is a timental moments, director Scott Hicks ed to combating the evil Voldemort (Ralph works with Harry to evade Voldemort's real bright spot with her funny/scary por- maintains a reasonably realistic tone, allow- Fiennes), inform him there's to be a final mental intrusion. trayal -- there's also a new Harry ally in the ing the engaging story to unfold at an hearing run by Minister of Magic To undercut both Dumbledore and Harry, person of the unflappable Luna Lovegood unhurried pace, while the performances are Cornelius Fudge (Robert Hardy). Fudge installs the pink-bedecked Dolores (Evanna Lynch), and Hagrid's half-brother immensely appealing. Zeta-Jones is all Fudge discredits Harry's claims that the Umbridge (Imelda Staunton) to teach giant, Grawp (Tony Maudsley). Harry gets brisk efficiency in the kitchen, but delin- "Dark Lord" has truly returned (as tran- Defense Against the Dark Arts. But under- his first screen kiss from classmate Cho eates the lonely person underneath. Breslin spired in the last film), and the "trial" neath her perpetual smile and cloying Chang (Katie Leung). is convincing as the bereaved child, wise seems fated to end with Harry's permanent sweetness, she proves a steely lady indeed. With director David Yates confidently at beyond her years. And Eckhart, though expulsion. He's acquitted thanks to the last- She forbids the actual practice of the magic the helm, this installment is arguably the almost too perfectly agreeable as written, minute intercession of headmaster Albus that Harry and his colleagues know they will best yet. Performances by the blue-chip makes a persuasive leading man. Dumbledore (Michael Gambon). Once need to defend themselves against the evil British cast are excellent, and the maturing Notwithstanding a few moments, "No back at Hogwarts, however, Harry's treated forces. And at every turn, she brazenly Radcliffe and his young friends exhibit Reservations" registers as a good, old-fash- like a pariah. undermines Professors McGonagall (Maggie greater depth. Other pluses are more won- ioned romantic comedy. Hot on the heels of Only his chums Hermione (Emma Smith), Trelawney (Emma Thompson), and drous effects, a coherent narrative and sen- "Ratatouille," the movie makes this a good Watson) and Ron (Rupert Grint) stick by even Dumbledore himself. sible balance between action and human season for food movies. With Hermione's prodding, Harry forms drama. Page 14 AUGUST 2007 The Angelus BIOETHICS: Reasons behind church’s teachings on contraception run deep

(From 6) with more delicacies, so people now end of destructive and contradictory behavior. of sex which calls for a complete self-giv- up in a sort of sexual vomitorium. The Unlike the case of the vomitorium, how- ing. allows marital sexuality to devolve into a Church’s stand is absolutely correct. It is ever, sex is an inherently relational activi- The reasons behind the Church’s teach- kind of mutual masturbation where each to its eternal honor that it opposed contra- ty involving two people. For that reason, ing thus run deep and flow from profound pursues erotic satisfaction apart from the ception, even if the opposition failed. I the damage done by engaging in contra- considerations regarding the integral total gift of self, and apart from any open- think, historically, people will say it was a ceptive sex as a couple will extend design of human sexuality. Pope John ness to life. Because of contraception, very gallant effort to prevent a moral dis- beyond the fabric of their individual per- Paul II put it well when he stressed how marital sexual activity slips into a subtle aster. sons and trigger damage at the heart of couples who use contraception in their mode of mutual exploitation — a lifeless, The idea of serially eating and purging, that delicate relationship which is their marriage presume to, “act as ‘arbiters’ of self-focused, needs-centered apparatus. in order to be able to eat and purge yet marriage. the divine plan and they ‘manipulate’ and Malcolm Muggeridge, the famous BBC more, is a striking example of misusing The choice to use a condom during sex- degrade human sexuality and with it correspondent who converted to our body in its most integral design. The ual intimacy speaks the same contradicto- themselves and their married partner by Catholicism late in life, instinctively one who dines in this way is seeking in a ry language of the vomitorium: the lan- altering its value of ‘total’ self-giving.” appreciated how the Church was resisting sense both to eat and not eat at the same guage of trying to have sex, but not really this trivializing of the gift of sex by its time. Objectively speaking, he is engag- have it; of trying to do it, without really --- strong stance against contraception: ing in damaging and contradictory behav- doing it. One is militating directly against Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. earned It was the Catholic Church’s firm stand ior, violating the inner order and meaning the sexual act itself, violating its inner his doctorate in neuroscience from Yale against contraception and abortion which of his own body, and cheapening the order and harmony by actively flustering and did post-doctoral work at Harvard. finally made me decide to become a basic and quintessential human activity of its obvious life-giving designs. He is a priest of the diocese of Fall River, Catholic . . . As the Romans treated eat- eating. This destructive behavior crosses Contraception, thus, always involves an MA, and serves as the Director of ing as an end in itself, making themselves a real moral line insofar as a person freely objectively contradictory language, name- Education at The National Catholic sick in a vomitorium so as to enable them and knowingly chooses to do it. ly, that of not giving oneself totally to the Bioethics Center in Philadelphia. See to return to the table and stuff themselves Contraception involves this same sort other in the face of that innate language www.ncbcenter.org CONTRACEPTION: Act’s immorality revealed in truth of marriage as sacrament (From 6) the biological or the material world, but including marital infidelity and a general the truth of the whole person. This truth not the human world. This thinking erosion of morality. In reality, the “pill” consists of the spiritual, physical, intellec- and non-Catholics alike who regard abor- clearly demonstrates a type of dualistic allowed a near-total abandonment of tual, communicative, and emotional tion with horror, and unambiguously thinking that separates human sexuality Christian sexual morality. Once the sex attributes of humankind. This truth in the judge sex outside of marriage to be and fertility from any spiritual, commu- act was severed from the likelihood of conjugal union cannot be expressed in a immoral, hold dissenting views on contra- nicative, or personal implications. The child bearing, the traditional structure of contraceptive mentality that is not open to ception. biological product of reproduction is sexual morality collapsed. Have we not life and the inclinations of the natural The view of some that contraception thought to be not a person made in the seen this happen? Now that we have had law. within marriage is at times licit is mistak- image of the Creator, but rather a material the sexual revolution, we realize we were en. The position that contraception is entity to be regulated by the intellect and duped. It is obvious to almost everyone Do people really know what they illicit was traditional in the Church, both will of man. This type of thinking renders that we have a problem, and it is killing do when they contracept? East and West, and both Catholic and the conjugal act to be an exercise in gen- us as a people. Do people really know what they do Protestant, from the earliest days of itality only. If we carry this a step further, when they contracept? Contraception Christianity to the mid-twentieth century. then sex is for recreation, and procreation Theology of the Body constitutes a decision not to share in the There is a long Christian tradition that can be a separate event. If we follow this Pope John Paul II, in his many teach- divine-human communion. It is a decision considers contraception to be anti-life. to its logical conclusion, since procreation ings on human sexuality, especially in the to remove the Holy Spirit from this facet Couples who contracept introduce a coun- is not part of a divine-human communion, “theology of the body,” gives a strong of one’s life. Does this not portray the termeasure whose sole purpose is to make but is only biological, this would indicate teaching against the contraceptive mental- contempt and hubris of the Garden of it impossible for a new life to come to be. that humans should have complete control ity and an inspiring defense of human Eden? By using contraceptives, the cou- It would seem, then, that contraception is over this biological phenomenon. This life. The “theology of the body” for John ple is rejecting the Holy Spirit because in an act that can only express the will that twisted thinking leads to the conclusion Paul II is not merely a theory, but is the mind of the Creator, marriage is a any baby that might result from a sexual that we have the intellect and technology rather a specific evangelical and Christian divine-human cooperation; it has to be if encounter not be conceived; it is a direct to produce good embryos, designer pedagogy of the body that derives from it can produce creatures in the image and attack against new life. babies, and we know how to destroy the the Bible and especially from the likeness of God. defective ones. Gospels. As a message of salvation, it The immorality of contraception is Contraception is not in Harmony reveals man’s true good for the purpose revealed in the integral truth of marriage with the Nature of Human Sexuality Humanae Vitae (Of Human Life) of modeling, according to the measure of as a sacramental sign. It is especially Some would argue that contraception is Pope Paul VI had the courage to write this good, man’s earthly life in the per- important that the language of the body an exercise of intelligent human dominion Humanae vitae so that we might have a spective of the hope of our future well- be read in truth within the consummate over nature and is justified on the grounds proper understanding of the gift of human being. sign of married love. Contraception that it is in harmony with the nature of fertility and sexuality, and what it means According to Pope John Paul II, the negates this truth and falsifies the divine human sexuality. However, contraception to be responsible parents based on the human body is not merely an “organism Word inscribed in the body. Responsible places an unnatural and immoral control moral principles of the Gospel and the of sexual reactions.” It is, at the same parenthood requires that spouses embrace over the transmission of life and violates teaching of the Church. Today we more time, the means of expressing the entire the harmony of biology and personality. the unitive and procreative meaning of and more recognize the prophetic charac- person, which reveals itself through the Thus, the essence of the Church’s teach- the conjugal act. Those who defend con- ter of Paul VI’s great encyclical warning language of the body. Man and woman, ing on contraception lies in maintaining traception often view human fertility as about the inevitable consequences of the by means of the body, engage in that dia- an adequate relationship between domin- something sub-personal in nature that contraceptive mentality. As the pope logue which, according to Genesis 2:24, ion over the forces of nature and mastery needs to be subjugated by the will. warned, widespread use of birth control had its beginning on the day of creation. of self. Human fertility, they imply, belongs to would lead to “grave consequences,” Man and woman express themselves in The Angelus AUGUST 2007 Page 15 BISHOP: Jesus invites us to live outside the box

(From 2) be manifested. Lord’s abundance. Trying new Today, Jesus invites us as his fol- methods, being faithful and loving put new wine into new wineskins lowers to think and to also live out in challenging times, help to re- was a way of inviting them to “think of the box. What exactly do we direct our energies in other ways, to out of the box.” Expectations of expect Jesus to be doing for us? see things from another angle and where the Messiah is, how he would Thinking out of the box is another ultimately to get out the new wine- act, what he would say and how he way of saying the Holy Spirit has a skins that are never found “in the would behave were blinding them to divine way of bringing about change box” as we thought they were. the fact that the Messiah is already that is inclusive and open to all peo- To follow Jesus means to find true here. The compassionate Jesus shat- ple of goodwill. Situations that life, and to discover new possibili- Spiritual Direction tered pre-conceived ideas about how seem frustrating and without mean- ties and to find Christ right in the SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR SEMINAR: Spiritual Directors, dea- God’s mercy and forgiveness would ing are often fertile ground for the reality of everyday life. cons and others from throughout the diocese gathered at Christ the King Retreat Center in San Angelo for 5-day semi- nar in July. Rev. Gerry Weber was the featured speaker. OBISPO EDITOR: Christians all hope (From 3) Santo tiene una manera divina de energias en otras maneras, a ver traer cambio que es inclusivo y cosas de otro ángulo y últimamente to live as Christ would want bidas sobre la misericordia y perdon abierto a toda la gente de buena vol- sacar los cueros nuevos que nunca de Dios y como serían manifestados. untad. Situaciones que parecen ser se encontraron “en la caja” que (From 3) Ahora, Jesús nos invita como sus frustantes y sin razón son frecuente- pensabamos que estaban. seguidores a pensar y vivir afuera de mente tierras fértiles para la abun- Para seguir a Jesús quiere decir We want that. And so do people of all Christian tradi- la caja. ¿Qué precisamente esper- dancia de la gracia del Señor. encontrar una vida verdadera, y para tions. I guess I will forever wonder why some people amos que Jesús haga para nosotros? Tratando nuevos metodos, siendo descubrir nuevas posibilidades y have to be so “concerned” about the way another Pensando afuera de la caja es otra fiel y amoroso en tiempos desafi- para encontrar a Cristo en la realidad Christian practices. manera de decir que el Espíritu antes, ayudan a redirigir nuestras de la vida de cada día. I’m not sure it’s all gonna matter how we did it -- as long as we did it -- once we reach our final destination. MALACHY: During sister’s tenure, three men have begun studies in priesthood (From 4) originally 2 bedrooms, expanded several Newman members do fund-raiser baking referred to lovingly (by local clergy) as times by enclosing a rear porch, adding a 6 times each Fall semester. Mal conducts “Mother Superior.” remain her special treats for friends and bedroom and a dining room. Mr. a six-session class entitled “Why In May 2001, Mal was invited to priests). She then spent 7 weeks serving Domingo Galindo added a concrete block Catholic?” during each Fall and Spring become a member of a partnership team as the primary caregiver for her dying chapel in the rear of the property. The semester. In her “spare time,” Mal has a that linked the Dioceses of Tyler (TX), father before returning to the Mound Newman Center grew, having the appear- variety of other duties that include per- San Angelo, and San Pedro Sula, awaiting a new assignment. ance of the “House that Jack built,” but it sonal counseling, preparation of the Honduras. This “Hermanamiento” has Through dialog with her superior, they served its purpose for many years. Newman newsletter, an annual “begging been a motivating force in working decided she would interview for the S. Malachy began her tenure at the letter,” correspondence with Newman toward peace and justice, a source of life, Angelo State University Newman Center Newman Center in 1984. Initial activities family members, banking, shopping, litur- numerous blessings, and of spiritual and position. This was being filled by Sr. included the Wednesday Mass by a local gy preparation, class preparation, menu intellectual growth. In these past six Sigrid Similik who was completing stud- priest and lunch. This attracted about 20 planning, special events planning, sacra- years, Mal with members of Newman ies in Clinical Pastoral Education at students. She later added a Monday and mental preparation and RCIA as needed. have visited Honduras and hosted visits Shannon Hospital in San Angelo. Sr. Friday lunch with programs and prayer She also serves the Diocese of San from their priest and students on several Malachy flew to San Angelo for the inter- experiences. These added days were used Angelo as Vicar for Women Religious, occasions. It seemed providential to the view with Bishop Joseph Fiorenza, only to introduce guest speakers, teach and Coordinator of Retirement Fund for Newman Family that the formal docu- to learn that he was on retreat. She build community. Newman became the Religious every November & December ment of solidarity among the three dioce- departed leaving her resume behind. A desired “home away from home” for and serves the Marriage Tribunal as a ses was signed on the evening of phone call from Bishop Fiorenza ques- many students, and was the start of the field advocate. September 11, 2001. tioned if she had ever taught CCD. She Newman Family. S. Malachy, known to During her 22 year tenure at Newman, gave an affirmative reply, the interview the Newman Family as “Mal,” saw the she has had three students begin studies --- was over and the Newman ministry posi- growth of regular membership create for the priesthood. Fr. Emiliano Zapata tion was offered. need for a larger facility, and on October O.P., is now a Dominican priest and fre- Jerry Price and his wife Sally (Zaffiro) Fr. Bernard Gully, a newly ordained 1, 2000, the new Newman Center was quent Newman visitor. Josh Book entered are both products of Sinsinawa priest organized the initial Catholic dedicated. the Congregation of Holy Cross Novitiate Dominican education. He graduated Campus Ministry Program at Angelo Malachy’s week featured the Monday in Cascade, Colo., after doing "leveling from St. Matthew’s School (Milwaukee State. He gathered a small group of lunch & teaching. Tuesday has studies" at the University of Notre Dame. Wisconsin) in 1947. Sally graduated from Catholic students together in a University Confirmation classes, weekly lector and Eric Ramirez is currently studying with St. Rose School in 1948 and from St. John classroom. Over time, Fr. George Fey Eucharistic Minister training, (Each the Jesuits. Currently, several students Cathedral High School in 1952 – (both in CPPS, chaplain at St. John’s Hospital, semester, she teaches one student to con- are discerning a call to the priesthood. Milwaukee Wisconsin). Both treasure was responsible for recruiting Sr. Rebecca duct a full Eucharistic Service). Many former grads keep in regular touch, their Sinsinawa educations. Daughter Otter, O.P. (Great Bend Dominican) who Wednesday has Mass or a Eucharistic especially at Christmas. This Fall, five Kathleen Price, PhD. is an Associate was followed by Sr. Sigrid. Simlik, O.P. Service, lunch attended by students, fac- alumni visited the Newman Center and Professor at Angelo State University. All (Sinsinawa). ulty, staff, parents, grandparents, adminis- there are many calls and e-mails through- three are members of the Newman Mr. Omer Drieling appealed to the trators and friends. Wednesdays now out the year. Once a person is a member Family. Bishop of San Angelo to acquire a near have as many as 86 attendees and 65 for of Newman, he or she is a permanent part campus home to create a Newman Center lunch. Friday includes lunch, teaching of the Newman family. In addition to facility. This was a 15 year old home - and once a month, a guided meditation. being known to all as “Mal,” she is often Page 16 AUGUST 2007 The Angelus PRIEST: Fr. Bhaskar, DIOCEIOCE-SCENESCENES MIDLAND: Josiah and Katherine Mooney of Tyler spent a year in Guatemala doing missionary work parishioners plan big through Catholic Relief Services. On July 22, 2007, they gave presentations at St. Ann's Parish in Midland about their work. They are pictured with Fr. Emilio Sosa and Joe and Robin Colvin of centennial in Rowena St. Ann's.

(From 1) Sept. 1-2 (See Pg. 1 of the Angelus for a schedule of events). Thomas. On Sunday morning, he Asked what he considered to be his rises to say Mass at Miles at 8, then strength as a pastor, Morugudi it’s back to Rowena by 9:30 and wouldn't commit to whether homilet- finally, on to Olfen’s St. Boniface ics, counseling, administration or BRADY: Brady’s St. Patrick Youth Group, Church, population 66 parish fami- some other aspect of the priesthood at right, took part in a community service lies at 11 a.m. was his strong point, but did say, "I project July 15, painting Casa Care (a non- Five masses. Nineteen hours. believe that the people are the best profit after school center) "I do love to interact with the peo- judges of that. One thing for sure, ple," Fr. Bhaskar said. "Each one of my people just love me for my homi- my parishioners is special to me. I lies because they are too short." He am with them in their times of great- closed his quote with a smiley face at est joy and during their deepest sor- the end of his sentence. MIDLAND: St. Stephen’s youth, left, took a step rows. They are each special to me "It is a joy to see the people here toward strengthening its relationship with Jesus and they are constantly in my heart and talk to them about their daily and received far more than they bargained for. and prayers." lives," he said. "I feel so special and New youth minister Sara Primera, along with Fr. Bhaskar says one of the great welcomed by them. I truly feel I am several chaperones and 22 youth attended the Steubenville West Conference in Tucson, Ariz. joys of his life is to see the people he a part of their lives. They make me Many had been to previous retreats and confer- ministers to and talk to them about feel accepted because they love me ences, but all longed to experience Jesus in a their lives. and show such concern for me. deeper way. During the conference, they Born in Guntakal, a city in south- "My parishioners are hard working learned about the importance of letting Jesus ern India, Morugudi attended public people. In a very special way, when lead their lives and surrendering themselves school until 10th grade. At 16, he it comes to a farmer's life, my faith is completely to Him through lives of prayer. enrolled in seminary. He achieved a strengthened because they totally bachelor's degree in philosophy and trust in God. It is very touching to theology and also studied spirituality. me that when one of the families has MIDLAND: Our Lady of San Juan Youth attended Ordained in 1999, Morugudi a crisis, all the other families stop the Steubenville South Conference in Alexandria, began his priestly service as a dioce- their work and go help that family. I La., June 21-23. Attending, left to right, was Jesus san youth director, pastor and see true Christianity among our peo- Garnica, Peter Lara, Veronica Magallanes, Jill orphanage director in his home dio- ple. They love the church and are Jackson, Denise Rodriguez, Carla Repman and cese in India. generous in all ways possible toward Laura Rodriguez. “In May 2003, my bishop came to it. We are a close knit family with me and told me he wanted to send open arms." me to the United States,” Morugudi Maybe all the admiration given remembered. “I remember him say- him is due to the fact that, regardless OLFEN: St. Boniface celebrated an historic of the fact that he is a native of India, ing, ‘Bhaskar, you have two choices: event when Fr. Bhaskar Morugudi baptized 13 either you listen to me, or you do he doesn't mind looking the part of a what I say.' Needless to say, I was on cowboy. children April 15. The children ranged in age my way to Texas.” "I am a cowboy! Ha Ha!," from 2-15. Seven of the older children received Morugudi arrived in San Angelo in Morugudi said. "Even in India, we their First Holy Communion Sunday, April 22. October 2003. hear about Texas cowboys! People Just four years later, he finds him- even enjoy watching movies about self pastor of a parish -- Rowena's St. the 'Wild West.' It is almost leg- Joseph -- that is neck deep in plan- endary. Texans are so proud of their ning a huge celebration for the culture and I have enjoyed so much church's 100-year celebration. learning about it. "It's such an honor to be the pastor Fr. Bhaskar admitted it wasn't in Rowena at this very special time," completely easy to come to the states Fr. Bhaskar said. "We are all working and submerge himself in such a radi- MIDLAND: Knights of Columbus Council so very hard to bring the celebration cally different culture as his native 12567, of St. Stephen’s rebuilt a wheelchair together. We have a wonderful land. ramp for a man who had to move into a house Centennial Committee and they are "But I have learned some Texas not equipped with wheelchair accessibility. The the backbone of the celebration. slang like “ya'll,” “howdy” and ramp is expected to last 10 years. Helping in They have been planning this for the “fixin’' to,” he admitted. "When I the effort were Ron Skalenda, Eric Ottemann, past two years. We have many fun first came, everyone was telling me Joe Sanchez and Sammy Gonzales. programs for all ages planned, so "See ya later!". I thought that come out and join us." "Seeyalater" was the person's last St. Joseph's celebration will take name! I look back at that now and place over Labor Day weekend, laugh at myself."