SERVING THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IN CENTRAL KENTUCKY FOR 137 YEARS THE RECORD VOL. 138, NO. 11 CIRCULATION 60,407 LOUISVILLE, KY MARCH 24, 2016 50 CENTS An Easter message from the archbishop
“Peace be with you!” So when Jesus said, In this Jubilee Year of Mercy, we hear Wishing someone peace is “peace,” they must have these words of Jesus and are lifted up from such a familiar gesture of had a swirl of emotion. our worries and anxieties, our sufferings greeting. We experience it You see, every one of and our cares. at every Mass immediately them had either denied “Come to me, all you who are weary and before receiving Holy Jesus on his way to find life burdensome,” He says again, “and theRecordnewspaper.org Communion as we quickly the cross or had run or I will refresh you. Take my yoke … and turn to our neighbor in the both! Peter must have learn from me, for I am gentle and humble pew and shake hands or been especially dazed. of heart.” (Matthew 11:28) nod. We might even say, He had denied Jesus. In 1834, the Anglican pastor, Henry “peace.” He had run from him. Francis Lyte, looked to Psalm 103 and “Peace” was the greeting Now he stood inches composed the words for the hymn, “Praise Jesus chose on that first away from the One who my Soul the King of Heaven.” As we raise Easter evening. In an loved him, who would our voices to the Risen Lord Jesus this instant, He was in the later on Galilee’s shore Easter, especially fitting is the first stanza midst of His disciples. He ask him, “Do you love containing four words: ransomed, healed, invited them to look upon CNS/Bridgeman Images me more than these?” restored, forgiven. his wounds — making it An angel points to the empty (John 21:15) Easter proclaims that the people of God, clear that it was really tomb of Christ in a panel from This Easter Sunday, all creation and my very soul have been Archbishop writes Jesus, now Risen. Imagine a 14th-century Italian altar you and I stand where ransomed from sin and death, healed of on Holy Week their emotions at His piece. Easter, the chief feast those apostles of Jesus our weaknesses, restored to innocence as in the liturgical calendars of PAGE 5 presence with them. all Christian churches, com- stood — right before God intended and forgiven in the depths They had heard from memorates Christ’s resurrec- they were sent into of our being. St. Peter understood each of Archbishop Kurtz writes Mary Magdalene, Peter tion from the dead. Easter is the world. We look at these words when he heard from the lips about Holy Week, past and and John that earlier in the March 27. the wounds of Jesus of his savior, now risen, “Peace be with present. El arzobispo Kurtz escribe day the tomb was found announcing that the you!” acerca de la Semana Santa, empty. The evangelist John one who died for our Easter is that day to proclaim it: pasado y presente. tells us that they did not know what to sins — died a painful death on the cross — “Praise my soul the King of heaven, to make of it (John 20:9). It would only be a now is alive! We look at the wounds that his feet your tribute bring; bit later that they would look back on the remind us of his great love for each of us ... Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven; Pope decries words of Jesus during his public ministry: of how He laid down His life for us, though evermore his praises sing; Brussels attacks “Destroy this temple and in three days, I we are still imperfect sinners. Alleluia, alleluia. Praise the everlasting will raise it up again!” (John 2:19) They We hear his voice: “Peace be with you!” King.” PAGE 9 were still feeling the loss of their Master More than a quick hello, this word, shalom, In humble confidence and joy, we Pope Francis and church … their Leader … the One whom they had is a robust word; a word that penetrates announce, “Christ is risen, Alleluia!” leaders in Belgium followed. our souls, indicating a full restoration. Have a truly blessed Easter! condemned ‘blind violence’ that ripped through Brussels on March 22. ‘Salute’ surpasses record for tuition aid
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York delivered the evening’s keynote address
By JESSICA ABLE Record Staff Writer Women in solidarity The Catholic Education with Little Sisters Foundation’s (CEF) 26th Salute PAGE 5 to Catholic School Alumni din- ner held March 16 shattered A small group of local all previous records by raising women, including Annie $750,000. MacLean, above, joined in That sum, combined with the a national day of service $260,000 raised at the CEF’s for the Little Sisters of the Salute to THE GAME luncheon Poor, whose case is before in September, brings the CEF’s Record Photo by Marnie McAllister the Supreme Court. fundraising to more than $1 Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, Archbishop of New York, met Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin and his family during the Catho- million this school year. lic Education Foundation’s Salute to Catholic School Alumni dinner March 16. The cardinal greeted the governor, Pope’s Via Crucis Money raised at both events who took office in December, and his wife Glenna, center, and spent time interacting with each of their children, even funds the CEF’s mission of placing his zucchetto on one of the children. centers on suffering providing tuition assistance PAGE 9 for children to attend Catho- The annual “Salute” dinner, lic schools for their personal E. Kurtz and Charles H. Leis. The pope’s Via Crucis (Way lic schools and grants for both held at the Galt House Hotel in accomplishments and service Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of of the Cross), which will Catholic schools and parish reli- downtown Louisville, honored to others. The event was co- New York served as the eve- air around the world from gious education programs. distinguished alumni of Catho- chaired by Archbishop Joseph See CARDINAL, Page 8 Rome’s Coliseum on Good Friday, March 25, focuses on modern-day suffering.
Teachers learn Sacred Chrism social media safety PAGE 7 consecrated for About 130 educators from around Kentucky gathered the coming year at the Flaget Center last week for advice about using social media safely. By MARNIE McALLISTER Record Editor Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz opened his Closed hearts, doors homily at the annual Chrism Mass March cause pain, pope says 22 by offering prayers for victims of a terror PAGE 4 attack in Brussels earlier in the day. “Of course, the terror of the crucifixion is Migrants forced from their overcome by the hope of the resurrection,” homelands due to war are the archbishop noted, relating a statement often left to suffer because he made as the president of the U.S. Confer- of closed hearts and doors, ence of Catholic Bishops. “Through unity, Pope Francis said at his courage and comforting of the victims, the general audience March 16. people of Belgium remind me of the Apos- Record Photo by Jessica Able tles comforted by the risen Lord. In the face Around the Archdiocese 2 of unspeakable violence, they refused to al- low fear to be their final witness. 4, 5 Two new deacons Commentary “God so loved the world that he sent his Bulletin Board 7 Deacons Michael Martin, left, and Casey Sanders stand before the congregation at Good only son. Seeing our violent rejection of that Shepherd Church during their ordination to the diaconate March 19. Deacon Martin attends love, God could have easily withdrawn from Youth Events 3 Sacred Heart Seminary in Wisconsin and Deacon Sanders attends the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome. See more photos on page 3. the world,” he said. “Instead, Jesus over- Classifieds 10-12 See OIL, Page 2 2 WWW.THERECORDNEWSPAPER.ORG FROM PAGE ONE THE RECORD MARCH 24, 2016 Oil consecrated at Chrism Mass
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came death to offer us salva- tion. So too let us respond to ‘Every time you hate with love and reject the are faithful to one extremists who would see us abandon our most vulnerable another in difficult brothers and sisters.” times, it is the At least 31 people were killed in the attacks on an Lord Jesus acting airport and an underground through you.’ train in Brussels, Belgium’s capital. Hundreds more Archbishop Kurtz Looking for something were wounded. The Islamic State terrorist organization to do this summer ? claimed responsibility. The overall mood of the Check out the summer camps Chrism Mass, celebrated at turgical year. the Cathedral of the Assump- Archbishop Kurtz told the in next week’s issue. tion in downtown Louisville, congregation during his hom- remained joyful, as priests of ily that the body of the faith- the Archdiocese of Louisville ful, and those gathered at the renewed their priestly vows liturgy, are a family. and the archbishop blessed “Every time you are faith- and consecrated special oils ful to one another in difficult Life that are used in baptisms, times, it is the Lord Jesus confirmations, ordinations acting through you,” he said. Family Fun & Fitness and other sacraments and Noting that the faithful occasions throughout the li- will renew their baptismal promises on Easter, he said, “It’s a grace for us to re- Record Photo by Marnie McAllister call, this promise is only pos- sible through Jesus Christ. Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz breathed on the sacred Chrism Through God’s grace, great during its consecration March 22 at the annual Archdiocese THE BEAUTY OF FAITH things can happen.” of Louisville Chrism Mass, celebrated at the Cathedral of the Looking out over the Ca- Assumption. thedral’s seats, which were nearly full, the archbishop said, “It’s almost a litany to Around the Archdiocese think of all the people you represent in the church.” The congregation included Gennesaret Retreat for those who many of the archdiocese’s are ill will be offered June 3 to 5 priests and those in religious orders, lay people from par- The Gennesaret Retreat for the Seriously Ill will be ishes around the archdiocese, offered June 3 to 5 at the Abbey of Gethsemani near staff members of the archdio- Bardstown, Ky. cese’s offices and some of the The three-day retreat is designed for people with chronic 464 people who are entering or life-threatening medical conditions. the church this spring. The Eucharist will be celebrated daily and the sacra- The archbishop also not- ment of the anointing of the sick will also be offered. The ed some of the ways “God’s retreat will “provide rest, prayerful reflection and daily grace has come alive in the conferences,” according to the organizers. Archdiocese of Louisville” in The retreat staff includes experienced nurses and addi- the last year. tional people who can provide hospitality, companionship He noted annual confer- and personal assistance to each retreatant. ences for men and women, For more information, call Elaine Hulsman at 499- which attracted a total of 2360. more than 1,200 Catholics; the Catholic Education Foun- dation’s recent successes to Author will discuss issues of race boost tuition assistance; the Catholic Services appeal, during community event March 28 which raised a record amount of more than $3.5 million. Sacred Heart Academy alumna and author Deepa Iyer will discuss themes from her book “We Too Sing America: South Asian, Arab, Muslim and Sikh Immigrants Shape Our Multiracial Future” during a community dialogue at Court hears case the Ursuline Arts Center, 3113 Lexington Road, March 28 at 7 p.m. of Little Sisters Iyer will take part in a panel discussion, called “A Con- versation on Inclusion and Equity in a Changing America,” Catholic News Service after her presentation. WASHINGTON — On the The panel will also include Dr. Renee Campbell, presi- eve of the March 23 oral ar- dent and CEO of Wesley House Community Services; Dr. guments before the Supreme Catherine Fosl, director of the University of Louisville’s Court in Zubik v. Burwell, Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research and best known as the Little Sis- Khalid Kahloon, former assistant commonwealth’s at- ters of the Poor case, two torney. plaintiffs appealed the case The event is sponsored by Sacred Heart Schools and in the court of public opinion, 89.3 WFPL radio as part of the station’s news initiative, and hinted that a political “The Next Louisville: Race, Ethnicity and Culture.” solution might be their ulti- A book signing will follow the presentation and panel mate redress. discussion. The event is free and open to the public. For Robert J. Muise, a co- more information visit www.shslou.org/speakerseries. founder and senior counsel of the American Freedom Law Center, called the con- Loretto Motherhouse will host traceptive mandate of the Record Photo by Jennifer Jenkins two piano concerts in April Affordable Care Act “clearly A monument at Calvary Cemetery, captured on March 22, depicts Jesus in prayer. a case of material coopera- tion with evil,” but conceded The Loretto Motherhouse in Nerinx, Ky., will host two that the court may not rule piano concerts next month. Hsing-Yi Tsai will give a piano in favor of the women reli- concert April 1 at 7 p.m. Tsai will play the “Piano Sonata” The Beauty of Faith is open to amateurs and professionals. Submit high resolution digital pho- gious and 36 other plaintiffs. by Samuel Barber, “Gaspard de la Nuit” by Ravel and other tographs of the places that make your parish interesting and unique. Share images of landscapes, If that occurs, then it will works by Mozart and Chopin. architectural details or religious sites captured through your lens. be up to the election of a Chia-Yin Chen will give a concert April 6 at 7 p.m. By submitting a photo, you will be giving permission to use the photo in print and/or online by pro-life president who could Chen will play the English Suite No. 3 in G Minor by The Record Newspaper. end the mandate through J.S. Bach, the “Wanderer Fantasy” by Franz Schubert, For submission details or questions concerning The Beauty of Faith, please email: phohman@ either executive action or by two movements from “Goyescas” by Enrico Granados archlou.org extending an exemption for and the final movement of the Sonata No. 3 by Vincent nonprofit organizations. Persichetti.
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ORDINATION TO THE DIACONATE Catholic schools win top honors in regional Governor’s Cup contest Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Louisville High schools and earned a number of top hon- ors in the 2016 regional Gov- middle schools ernor’s Cup high school and middle school competitions competed last month last month. In region 5 high school competition, Bethlehem High School placed first in the Fu- placed first in Quick Recall. ture Problem Solving division. St. James student Carson In region 6 high school Ching placed first in the so- competition, DeSales High cial studies individual assess- School finished third overall. ment. Desales also tied with Du- In region 6 middle school Pont Manual High School for competition, St. Nicholas first place in Future Problem Academy placed second over- Record Photo by Jessica Able Solving. all and third in Quick Recall. In region 7 high school St. Gabriel School placed competition, St. Xavier High first and St. Martha School Deacon Casey Sanders School placed first overall, and placed third in Future Prob- Trinity High School placed lem Solving. The newly-ordained Deacon Casey Sanders, above, in forma- second. Trinity took first place In the individual assess- tion for the priesthood, shared a kiss of peace with one of his in the Quick Recall event, and ments, Hannah Shelby of St. fellow deacons after the rite of ordination March 19 at Good St. Xavier placed third in the Martha placed first in arts Record Photos by Jessica Able Shepherd Church. Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz prayed over same event. Mercy Academy and humanities. Deacon Sanders, below, during the diaconate ordination. and St. Xavier tied for first in In region 7 middle school Future Problem Solving. competition, St. Agnes School In the individual assess- placed second in Future Prob- Deacon Michael Martin ments, Noah Popham of St. lem Solving.
Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz laid his hands on Deacon Michael Xavier placed first in mathe- In region 8 middle school Martin, above, during the ordination rite at Good Shepherd matics and Liam Crooks of St. competition, St. Margaret Church, Deacon Martin’s home parish, on March 19. The Xavier placed first in Science. Mary School placed third
newly-ordained deacon, below, who is in formation for the In region 4 middle school overall. Nell Rydzewski of St. priesthood, was assisted by Father John Burke, pastor of Good competition, St. James School Margaret Mary placed first Shepherd, in vesting with the dalmatic and stole. in Elizabethtown, Ky., placed in the arts and humanities second overall. The team also individual assessment.
Holy Spirit wins fourth- and fifth-grade Quick Recall title
Holy Spirit School won the Catholic Schools Academic Titles were decided League (CSAL) fourth- and fifth-grade Quick Recall Tour- March 3 at St. nament March 3 at St. Athana- sius School, 5915 Outer Loop. Athanasius School St. Albert-white defeated St. Margaret Mary-black 23- 16 in one semi-final match, and Holy Spirit-red defeated league this season. St. Agnes-white 23-13 in the The CSAL coordinates other semi-final match. Quick Recall matches dur- In the championship ing the regular season and match, Holy Spirit-red de- tournament play for Louis- feated St. Albert-white 24-16. ville-area schools. For more Forty-one teams from information, contact Lisa 26 schools participated in Kleyer at 425-3940, ext. 103 the fourth- and fifth-grade or [email protected].
Youth Events Presentation students, elderly Don’t Go Broke in refugees collaborate for Speed a Nursing Home ®
Students in Presentation House Hotel. nett for accounting 1; and Academy’s chapter of the The group won the Out- Michael Morris for econom- National Art Honor Society standing Statesmanship ics. Attend our FREE workshop collaborated with members Award. of the Kentucky Refugee Individuals winners were: Bridge-building Ministries’ Elder Program Chidum Okeke (elected sec- and meet Elder Advisers‘ and the Speed Art Museum retary general), Bryant expo educators to create an exhi- Reynolds (named Interna- Denise Manecke. bition centered on the theme tional Court of Justice jus- Two teams from St. Xavi- of home. tice), Henry Snyder (out- er High School won second Holy Cross High School graduate ‘97 The exhibit, entitled standing delegate) and Wy- and third place at the balsa “Making Our Way Home: att Ringo and Jacob Romines wood bridge-building com- Stories from Louisville and (outstanding speakers). And, petition at the University of Even if you have a loved one Beyond,” consists of artwork Reynolds and Sammy Boy- Louisville Speed School of made through printmaking. ance-Stampley received the Engineering Expo March 5. in a nursing home or about The exhibit is part of the Advisory Team Award for St. Xavier’s engineering Speed Art Museum’s Wall their work on the Interna- class entered six bridges. to go into a nursing home, Together program, designed tional Court of Justice. Five of those bridges placed to promote community col- in the top six for efficiency. you need to attend this laboration, according to Chemistry project the museum’s website. The Eagle Scouts workshop...help is available. exhibit was featured dur- Chemistry teachers at ing the museum’s grand Holy Trinity School and Sa- Nick Craven, a junior at re-opening event March 12 cred Heart Academy collabo- Trinity High School, and and will remain on display rated on a science project us- Christopher Early, a soph- APRIL 4, 2016 s PM through June 26. ing Skype video conferencing omore at St. Xavier High to connect the classrooms. School, received the rank (AMPTON )NN #LARKSVILLE of Eagle Scout in the Boy KUNA honors The project enabled two 1501 Broadway Street, Clarksville, IN 47129 Holy Trinity eighth grad- Scouts of America. Both St. Xavier High School ers and two Sacred Heart young men are members of received several awards at sophomores to collaborate on Troop 243 at St. John Paul APRIL 5, 2016 s PM the Kentucky United Na- researching and naming new II Church. tions Assembly (KUNA) con- elements recently discovered Craven’s Eagle Scout Four Points by Sheraton ference, which took place by scientists working in Rus- Leadership Project consisted 2850 Crittenden Drive, Louisville, KY 40209 March 6-8 at the Galt House sia, Japan and the United of building six benches for Hotel in downtown Louis- States. The project was com- the Creasey Mahan Nature ville. pleted over the course of Preserve in Goshen, Ky. ,%!2. (/7 4/ The group received “del- about three weeks. For his Eagle Scout Lead- egation of excellence” des- ership Project, Early helped s 1UALIFY FOR BENEFITS TO PAY FOR NURSING HOME CARE ignation. Future leaders his troop restore an Oldham s 0ROTECT YOUR FAMILYS ASSETS Individual award win- County cemetery. The troop ners were: Malcomb Haming Eighteen Trinity High removed overgrown weeds s !VOID THE TIME AND COST OF PROBATE FOR YOUR FAMILY (elected secretary general), School students competed and brush, planted grass Kellen Murphy (appointed in the region three Future seeds, made a new cemetery Guest Speaker: Stephen P. Langdon, attorney editor-in-chief), Jordan Zax Business Leaders of America sign and repaired the fence. McNeely Stephenson (elected security council (FBLA) conference March president), Camden Mack- 15. Pennies for pie - Featured at both event dates. owiak (outstanding am- Fourteen students will bassador), Callum Weimer advance to the state-wide Students at St. Leonard (outstanding media corps), competition scheduled for School celebrated “Pi Day” Cameron Luker (outstand- April 18 and 19 at the Galt March 14 by donating $300 “Protecting Assets & Providing Peace of Mind” ing speaker); Julian Clovin House Hotel. Eight of the to Catholic Relief Services’ (named International Court students are first-place re- Rice Bowl program. Prior of Justice justice) and Brian gional winners: David Muel- to “Pi Day,” students col- Bruns (ambassador of good- ler, Will Taylor and Jack lected the donations through will). Wessel for hospitality man- a “Pennies for Pie” contest. Trinity High School also agement; Ryan Kelly, Nick Principal Mary Parola and received numerous awards Zalla and Aaron Fust for two teachers received a pie Call 800-763-7930 at the KUNA conference sports and entertainment to the face during the fes- held March 13-15 at the Galt management; Cameron Bar- tivities. Visit us at elderadvisers.com 4 WWW.THERECORDNEWSPAPER.ORG COMMENTARY THE RECORD MARCH 24, 2016
Teaching Our Faith Corporal Works of Mercy Helping those in prison Mercy in action seen and unseen MARGE FENELON This series of teaching editorials Metropolitan Tribunal has worked will cover topics related to mercy as hard to make the process for seeking This column on the cor- tended us to be. We may not we celebrate the Jubilee Year of Mercy an annulment more user-friendly, and poral works of mercy will have committed a crime per from December of 2015 to November the staff members at the Tribunal are replace the Light One Candle se, but we are incarcerated of 2016. eager to assist. In addition, the Tri- column for the next week. just the same. bunal has recruited and trained indi- Our Lord had compassion “I feel more at peace than I have viduals to be parish auditors, who can During this Year of Mercy for those imprisoned by invis- for years,” commented an individual help with the process and paperwork instituted by Pope Francis, ible walls as well as those im- who attended one of the nine listening involved in an annulment. we’re called to become exten- prisoned by real walls. There been imprisoned by demons, sessions held throughout the arch- Thanks to the Catholic Services sions of God’s mercy to oth- are numerous examples in kept in a jail of torment that diocese as part of the Year of Mercy Appeal and the recent policies related ers, particularly through the Scripture, but the one that prohibited him from living a life of love and fruitfulness Catholic Connection process. to annulment promulgated by Pope spiritual and corporal works comes to mind is the story of of mercy — acts of charity the Gerasene demoniac (Mk with family and friends. Je- Through this process, the archdio- Francis, there is no fee for the annul- and love toward others. 5:1-20) cured of his affliction sus visited him in this prison, cese seeks to reach out to those who ment process. But one corporal work of and released from his cell so to speak, by seeing him, have become disconnected from the Many myths exist about annul- mercy may prove a bit more by Jesus. not as he was, but as he could Catholic Church and extend God’s ment, and I encourage anyone with challenging to carry out — Jesus and his disciples had and should be: a free and joy- mercy, practice mercy and, in some questions to visit this link for accu- visiting the imprisoned. How crossed the Sea of Galilee ful child of God. cases, ask for mercy. rate information: www.archlou.org/ are we supposed to visit the and entered Gerasa. There, So, too, should we see and As we continue this process, it annulment-myths. imprisoned? he found a man who had long help those who are impris- is helpful to reflect about what we We directly apologized to those No doubt, it’s important been tormented by demons oned by a variety of walls. learned from the dozens of individu- who have been hurt, and offered as- to visit prisoners. They need and lived among the tombs. We should see them, not as als who either contacted us directly or sistance, when possible, to address and deserve Christian love No manner of restraint could they are, but for what they attended one of the listening sessions. these hurts. The witness of Arch- and charity as much as any- keep him from causing harm should and can be: free and Why are people reconnecting? We bishop Joseph E. Kurtz and several one else. But there are differ- to himself or to others. The joyful children of God. They heard that individuals hunger for priests — who attended the listening ent ways to be imprisoned. people of Gerasa feared him. need us to visit them in their the Eucharist and miss the Catholic sessions and expressed their apolo- Just as there are physical Amid the man’s shrieks, prisons and to minister to community. In general, we did not gies on behalf of the church — was bars that keep us locked in, Jesus commanded the demons them with compassion. encounter great anger, but we wit- very moving. there are mental, emotional to leave him. At their request, We may not be able to cure nessed the pain of individuals who Others requested opportunities for and spiritual walls that keep Jesus sent the demons into a them of their torment, as felt alienated or unwelcome. Many formation and education or wanted to us locked in as well. nearby swineherd. The swine Jesus did with the Gerasene had questions about divorce and re- begin receiving The Record. There Fears, anxiety, depres- then ran to the edge of a high man, but we can be for them marriage and about the annulment are many resources available, and I sion and hopelessness are cliff and jumped off, falling a reflection of the light in their darkness. process — for themselves or for fam- encourage anyone who wants to learn all “prisons” that hold us cap- into the water and drowning. tive, keeping us from feeling Only then, the man was again Fenelon is a freelance ily members. more to be in touch with our Faith the love of God. They cage us in his right mind and made writer from Milwaukee and Some had misconceptions and Formation Office at olfeff@archlou. in, stopping us from becom- capable of living a normal, author of “Imitating Mary: were relieved to learn that what they org or 448-8581 or the Office of Evan- ing children of God and from productive life. Ten Marian Virtues for the thought were insurmountable barri- gelization at [email protected] or becoming the person he in- The Gerasene man had Modern Mom.” ers could be addressed. Others were 585-3291. not sure what steps to take next. What is next? We continue to wel- We also heard from people who come contact from those who would experienced difficulties with repre- like to return to the church or would sentatives of the church, which is a like us to contact a family member or constant reminder to those of us who friend they think would welcome an Pope: closed doors cause pain minister of the need to meet people invitation to return. You may submit where they are. Ongoing training of your name or that of another and find By JUNNO AROCHO “We, too, can live at times “The Lord is faithful; he staff, efforts to infuse an attitude of additional resources at www.archlou. ESTEVES a sort of exile, when lone- does not abandon us in deso- hospitality at all levels of parish life org/welcome-back. We also are ex- Catholic News Service liness, suffering and death lation. God loves us with a and the commitment to developing ploring parish- and pastoral-leader VATICAN CITY — Like can make us think we have never-ending love that even mentors and companions for those re- training to address some of the issues the people of Israel in exile, been abandoned by God,” the sin cannot stop. And thanks turning emerged as clear priorities for raised. And we are reviewing forma- migrants forced from their pope said. “How many of our to him, the hearts of men and the future. tion opportunities to meet the educa- homeland due to war and brothers and sisters are liv- women are filled with joy and ing in this time a real and consolation,” he said. We were able to concretely as- tional needs expressed. persecution are often left to suffer because of closed hearts dramatic situation of exile far The joy experienced by the sist most individuals. We connected In Misericordiae Vultus (the docu- and doors, Pope Francis said. from their homeland, with people of Israel upon their some directly with parishes, and we ment announcing the Year of Mercy), “In these cases one may the rubble of their homes return home, he added, is learned that while many of us take Pope Francis reflected on the encoun- ask, ‘Where is God? How is still in their eyes, with fear the same joy God wants to interacting with parishes for granted, ter of Jesus with those needing heal- it that so much suffering in their hearts and often, give Christians through his those who have been away from the ing and comfort: “What moved Jesus can come upon men, women unfortunately, pain for the forgiveness and is a sign of church for some time often do not in all of these situations was nothing and innocent children?’” he loss of loved ones.” the consolation given to those know what they need to do to return. other than mercy, with which he read said at his general audience “Today’s migrants who who truly convert. They know that the language and the hearts of those he encountered March 16. suffer out in the open, with- Pope Francis noted that ritual of worship have changed; they and responded to their deepest need.” Continuing a series of out food and cannot enter — Jeremiah’s prophecy was lack familiarity with parish struc- We have heard the deep need of talks dedicated to the Year they do not feel welcomed,” fulfilled by Jesus and the tures and in some cases they are not many individuals who wish to reunite of Mercy, the pope focused on the pope said. “I really like church will commemorate clear if they are “allowed” to come with Christ and his church. Let us all two chapters from the Book to see countries and govern- this in the coming celebra- back. We helped many by connecting seek to be “merciful like the Father” of Jeremiah (30 and 31), in ments who open their hearts tion of his resurrection. them with specific individuals at par- as we welcome our brothers and sis- which the prophet heralds and open their doors.” “The true and radical re- ishes who could accompany and men- ters home. the return of the exiled peo- In the face of suffering, turn from exile and the com- tor them as they returned. ple of Israel to their home- Pope Francis said, Jeremi- forting light after the dark- Many others made appointments Sal Della Bella land. The experience of exile ah’s prophecy of the Israel- ness of the crisis of faith is to work on marriage cases. Over the Director of Evangelization left their faith “shaken” and ite’s return to their home- fulfilled in Easter, in the full last several years, our archdiocesan Archdiocese of Louisville seeing their country in ruins land is an affirmation that and definitive experience of made it difficult “to believe “God is not absent” and a re- the love of God, a merciful in the Lord’s goodness,” the minder that good ultimately love that gives joy, peace and pope said. triumphs over evil. eternal life,” he said.
Question Corner An Encouraging Word Why didn’t I know about fasting rules? FATHER KENNETH DOYLE Keep calm and carry on FATHER J. RONALD KNOTT Q. In my diocesan newspaper, I read recently that in 1966 Pope Paul VI reduced the Lenten days of fasting and absti- God did not give us a cow- ids” than “paddling down a nence to two: Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. ardly spirit. II Timothy 1:7 lazy river.” Priests all around I am a cradle Catholic, still practicing and now 75 years me were exercising their old. I have fasted all 40 days of Lent for years and years, as I I am one of those priests newfound freedom to make understood was prescribed. How is it that I am just hearing who was ordained during one new choices by leaving in now about the lifting of that rigorous rule? For many years, of the most exciting periods droves. Ideological battles fasting — with only one full meal a day — was extremely of recent church history. It between many of our older difficult for me. Why was there no broadcast of the change? a funeral Mass. The Eucha- rist is the central prayer of was right after the closing “conservative” priests who rage around you. A. I have just read online stored up credits where they Catholics. of Vatican Council II. The stayed and those of us com- The text I used for my an Associated Press story matter most. (I should add, It is the act of worship winds of change were not ing in as “liberal” priests, 25th anniversary is one that from Feb. 17, 1966, which ran though, that if fasting might that gives praise and thanks only blowing through the formed in the seminary dur- tells the story about Peter’s on front pages of newspapers prove harmful to someone’s to God for the victory of Je- newly opened windows of the ing the Council, was a source walk on water through a across America. The article health, any reasonable priest sus over sin and death, and church like a fresh spring of stress on both sides. storm. Peter was able to leads by saying that “Pope would dispense that person it commends the deceased breeze, they were sometimes The ground under us was avoid sinking and being car- Paul VI decreed major chang- immediately.) to God’s tender mercy. This howling as winds do when shifting, shaking and sliding. ried away by not looking es today in the centuries-old Q. Unless illness prevent- is the most powerful prayer they pass through a narrow It was hard to find a solid down, not looking around, rules of fasting and absti- ed it, I have attended daily that can be offered on a de- channel in a canyon. place to stand. I had spent but by keeping his eyes fixed nence for Roman Catholics.” Mass most of my life. (I love ceased person’s behalf, and One of the words we heard 12 grueling years getting to on Jesus. It goes on to explain that starting the day with the why should a Catholic who daily was “freedom” — free- priesthood and I was very The name of my little pub- “days of fasting during the Lord in his house!) Now in has died be deprived of that dom to think independent- concerned about keeping my- lishing company is Sophro- Lenten season were reduced my late 80s, I have already benefit? ly, freedom to experiment self from being swept away in nismos Press. St. Paul wish- to two — Ash Wednesday and paid for my funeral arrange- A funeral Mass can also be with music, language and the storm, so I looked around es for St. Timothy “sophro- Good Friday.” ments. Because I have only inspirational and education- art in liturgy and freedom to for some things to hold onto nismos” when he wants to This does not mean, of a few relatives still living, I al for those in attendance, make new choices. Looking that would keep me ground- give up and leave his minis- course, that the change was have requested that there including non-Catholics as back, we were probably naïve ed. I came up with three try. It means “knowing what explained well and thorough- not be a wake. For the same well as Catholics who may about many things, but I for things: a song, a Scripture to do in the face of panic” or ly from every Catholic pulpit reason, I do not want a fu- have fallen away from regu- one feel privileged that I was text and a Greek word. “knowing how to keep your in America, so you may well neral Mass. I would like only lar practice. Each element lucky enough to be around to My “theme song,” as many cool under pressure.” have missed it through no a private committal service — the scriptural readings, see it and experience it per- of my readers already know, Many of my readers go fault of your own. But look- at the grave site. Does the the homily, the music and sonally. The election of Pope is a Quaker song I used at through rough times of a ing back now, what have you Catholic Church require both the prayers — reminds those Francis (after many thought my first Mass and have sung personal nature. My sugges- lost? services? in attendance that God con- the changing had stopped) every anniversary for the last tion to you is to find your You made a greater sacri- A. Strictly speaking, the quers all things, including has made the ride seem even forty-five years, “How Can song, your scripture text, fice, in memory of the suffer- church’s Code of Canon Law death. I would think long and more amazing. I Keep From Singing?” It your word — anything that ings of Jesus, than you were does not mandate a funer- hard before deciding not to I knew, even back then, talks about being anchored will help you reconnect to required to do — and I can al Mass. Having said this, have a funeral Mass — espe- that my priesthood would be to Jesus, hearing his calming your inmost calm until the only believe that you have rarely should there not be cially for myself! more like “shooting the rap- voice, all while the storms storm passes.
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Hope in The Lord Around the World Cherishing Holy Week Catholic News Service ARCHBISHOP JOSEPH E. KURTZ John Kerry says Islamic State is committing genocide against minorities Hard to believe, but Holy derful smell of bread. But This is an exciting time Week is here! For me, it will make no mistake — I knew for Catholic schools because WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry be the 70th time that I walk with all my being that some- our archdiocesan energies said that atrocities carried out by the Islamic State group with Jesus in his final days thing special was happening. are focused not so much on against Yezidis, Christians and other minorities were geno- on earth, not just to remem- These were the holiest days schools and buildings but cide, the first U.S. declaration of genocide since Sudanese ber what happened over of the year. on that young student who actions in Darfur in 2004. 2,000 years ago but also to Then came the reminder deserves a chance for a good Kerry said he was not judge and jury, but the Islamic remember, cherish and allow to come home from playing Catholic school education. how they came to know those State had self-defined itself as genocidal because of its His presence to enter my life basketball on Good Friday Last Wednesday before days in which Jesus saved us. actions against Yezidis, Christians, Shiite Muslims and more deeply. to get ready for church. From the banquet, Cardinal Dolan This year I have been other minorities. I imagine, like most chil- noon to three on Good Friday, and I visited St. Edward slowly reading the pages of A 66-member coalition is “working intensively to stop dren raised Catholic, my first there was no television and School at the invitation of the Gospel according to St. the spread of Daesh,” Kerry said, using the Arabic acronym experience was the Easter no recreation. I entered into eighth-grade teacher Char- Luke. On Palm Sunday, I for Islamic State. He said the world must “marginalize basket full of chocolates wait- the mystery of Good Friday lie Shircliff. He was staging revisited the long passage of and defeat violent extremists, once and for all,” so they ing to be devoured. We got to and that sacrificial death of a mock papal conclave, and that first Holy Week. From were not replaced by another extremist group with a dif- take the first taste on Holy Jesus for my and your sal- since Cardinal Dolan was the Hosannas and palm ferent acronym. Saturday right after we got vation — first through the at the conclave three years branches to the shouts of “We must recognize and hold the perpetrators account- home from the church bless- heart and then the mind. ago when Pope Francis was “crucify Him!” to the “Alle- able,” Kerry said in a March 17 statement that included a ing of the Easter food. I espe- Just last week Cardinal elected, Mr. Shircliff wanted luia, He is risen!” I want this litany of atrocities such as rape and murder. cially loved the Paska — Eas- Timothy Dolan of New York to involve a real live witness Holy Week to be just as spe- He said Christians often were given the choice of con- ter bread made by my mother. came to town to deliver a to the proceedings. cial as those first memories verting to Islam or death, which was a choice between two I likely was only a few months powerful message about During these days of Holy that I had as a child. types of death. old when the aroma of freshly Catholic schools at the Cath- Week, think about the real Lord Jesus, come to me Kerry said military action to defeat Islamic State was baked bread filling our home olic Education Foundation live witnesses to the faith this Holy Week so that in important, but so were other actions. He said the coali- got my attention. If I pause for Salute to Catholic School that have been handed down You, I might cherish Your tion against the Islamic State was working to strangle the a little, I can actually conjure Alumni dinner. I have been to you. Invite your parents conquering of sin and death. group’s finances and to ensure that people who fled would up that wonderful scent. Of told that this annual meal and brothers and sisters to As I die to self, let me rise someday be able to return. course, as I got a bit older, — with nearly 1,900 partici- share their memories of Holy with you to newness of life. it was the chocolate that got pants — may be one of the Week in their lives. Just as Amen. front and center. largest annual banquets in I am reflecting on Easter For a listing of the times of Business leaders have role in caring So my early learning did Kentucky. It certainly brings food, Good Friday silence, Mass and Holy Week services not emerge straight from together friends who want to the rites of Holy Week and in your area, go to https:// for ‘our common home,’ says cardinal the Gospels — not even the participate in passing on the reflections on Sacred Scrip- www.archlou.org/wp-con- name of Jesus. I just liked joy of our Catholic faith to the ture, you ought to find your tent/uploads/2016/03/Holy- WASHINGTON — In “Laudato Si,’ on Care for Our great candy and the won- next generation. own witnesses who can relate Week-2016-2.pdf. Common Home,” Pope Francis condemns a culture of self- interest and overconsumption, leading some to claim the pontiff is anti-business. While the characterization is inaccurate, the pope is Esperanza en El Señor “vigorously proclaiming” the need for business leaders to adopt a deepened sense of responsibility for those on the peripheries and to implement spiritually based ideas of Apreciando la Semana Santa progress, Cardinal Peter Turkson told around 200 busi- ARZOBISPO JOSEPH E. KURTZ ness people, clergy and religious leaders gathered at The Catholic University of America in Washington for a March 16-18 conference. Difícil de creer pero ¡la Se- Después vino el recordato- estaba poniendo en escena We cannot continue with “business as usual,” said the mana Santa esta aquí! Para rio de venir a casa después de un simulacro del cónclave cardinal, who focused on the pope’s 2015 encyclical on the mí, será la septuagésima jugar basketball en Viernes papal, y ya que el cardenal environment during the three-day event, titled “Human vez que camino con Jesús Santo para estar listo para Dolan estuvo en el cónclave Ecology: Integrating 125 Years of Catholic Social Doctrine.” en sus días finales en la tier- la Iglesia. Desde el mediodía hace tres años cuando el The conference was sponsored by Catholic University’s ra, no solo recordar lo que hasta las tres de la tarde en papa Francisco fue elegido, School of Business and Economics and the Napa Insti- pasó hace mas de 2,000 años Viernes Santo, no había tele- el Sr. Shircliff quería involu- tute, a California-based organization promoting Catholic pero sino también recordar, visión ni recreación. Entré crar a un verdadero testigo San Lucas. En Domingo de leadership in secular society. Talks centered on three apreciar y permitir que su en el misterio del Viernes directo en el procedimiento. Ramos, vuelvo a revisar el encyclicals celebrating anniversaries this year: “Laudato presencia entre a mi vida de Santo y la muerte sacrificial Durante estos días de la pasaje largo de esa primera Si’ ”; Pope Leo XIII’s 1891 “Rerum Novarum,” on capital manera más profunda. de Jesús por mí y mi sal- Semana Santa, piensen acer- Semana Santa… desde las and labor; and St. John Paul II’s 1991 social encyclical, Imagino, como la mayoría vación – primero a través del ca de los verdaderos testigos Hosannas y palmas hasta “Centesimus Annus.” de los niños criados católicos, corazón y después la mente. de fe que han sido pasados a los gritos de “¡crucifíquenlo!” Speakers argued that the Catholic social teaching con- mi primera experiencia fue la Apenas la semana pasada ustedes. Inviten a sus padres hasta la “Aleluya, ha resu- tained in the documents offers comprehensive guidance canasta de Pascua llena de el cardenal Dolan de New y hermanos a compartir las citado” quiero que esta Se- for Catholic business leaders by affirming the sacredness chocolates esperando a ser York vino a la ciudad a dar memorias de la Semana San- mana Santa sea tan especial of the individual and the interconnectedness of humanity. devorados. Llegamos a tomar un poderoso mensaje sobre ta en sus vidas. Así como yo como esas primeras memo- In an afternoon talk March 17, Cardinal Turkson, el primer sabor del Sába- escuelas católicas en la Cath- estoy reflexionando en comi- rias que tuve de niño. Señor president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, do Santo inmediatamente olic Education Foundation da de Pascua, el silencio del Jesús, ven a mí esta Semana addressed the question: “Is business to care for our com- después de que llegamos a Salute to Catholic School Viernes Santo, los ritos de Santa para que en Ti, pueda mon home?” “My answer is of course going to be ‘yes’ and casa de la bendición sobre Alumni Dinner. Se me ha la Semana Santa y reflex- apreciar tu conquista del pe- an unqualified ‘yes,’” said the cardinal. la comida en la Iglesia. A mi dicho que esta cena anual iones en Sagrada Escritura, cado y la muerte. Al morir, especialmente me gustaba – con 1900 participantes – ustedes podrán encontrar su déjame resucitar contigo en la Paska – pan de Pascua puede ser unos de los ban- propios testigos que pueden una vida nueva. Amén. Indians shed tears, share stories as hecho por mi madre. Yo solo quetes anuales más grandes relacionarse sobre cómo lle- Para un listado del horario tenía unos pocos meses cu- en Kentucky. Ciertamente, garon a conocer esos días en de Misas y servicios de Se- Kolkata honors Mother Teresa ando el aroma de pan recién reúne a amigos que quieren que Jesús nos salvó. mana Santa en su área, vaya horneado llenando la casa participar en pasar la alegría Este año he estado ley- a https://www.archlou.org/ KOLKATA, India — With folded hands, Margeret Rose atrapó mi atención. Si hago de nuestra fe católica a la endo despacio las páginas wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ stood praying near Blessed Teresa’s statue near the en- una pausa por un momento, próxima generación. Este es del Evangelio de acuerdo a Holy-Week-2016-2.pdf trance of the headquarters of the Missionaries of Charity. puedo evocar ese aroma tan un tiempo emocionante para Local residents had joined the sisters and Kolkata maravilloso. Claro que, al nuestras escuelas católicas Archbishop Thomas D’Souza March 18 for a special Mass crecer más, fue el chocolate porque nuestras energías ar- marking the announcement that Blessed Teresa’s canon- el que ocupó el lugar central. quidiocesanas están enfoca- ization had been approved at the Vatican and scheduled Así que mi temprano apre- das no tanto en las escuelas Women show support for Sept. 4 in Rome. After Mass, men and women took ndizaje no emergió directa- y edificios pero en los jóvenes turn visiting the order’s exhibition room and learned of mente de los Evangelios – ni estudiantes que merecen una options to volunteer at the homes run by the Missionaries siquiera el nombre de Jesús. oportunidad para una buena for the Little Sisters of Charities worldwide. A mí solo me gustaba el dulce educación católica. But Rose, 74, remained indifferent to the flurry of activ- y el maravilloso olor del pan. El pasado miércoles ante- ity. She was deep in prayer to Mother Teresa, with large Pero no se confundan – supe rior al banquete, el cardenal Oral arguments in tears flowing down her cheeks. con todo mi ser que algo espe- Dolan y yo visitamos la es- “Mother was a saint always, and I have been praying to cial estaba ocurriendo. Estos cuela St. Edward por invit- a lawsuit brought by her even when she was alive,” said Rose, who daily walks fueron los días más santos ación de un maestro del octa- along congested streets to reach the home with the wide del año. vo grado, Charlie Shircliff. Él the Sisters began gates. The Missionaries of Charity headquarters was Moth- March 23 in the er Teresa’s residence until her death in September 1997. Archbishop Kurtz’s schedule U.S. Supreme Court Vatican to undertake ecological
Following is Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz’s initiatives during Easter season schedule for the coming weeks. By RUBY THOMAS VATICAN CITY — During Holy Week and in the Easter March 24 — 10 a.m. Visit to Pitt Academy; 7 Record Staff Writer Record Photo by Ruby Thomas season, the Vatican will take part in several initiatives p.m. Holy Thursday Mass, Cathedral of the Women around the coun- highlighting the importance of ecology and the care for Assumption. try, including a small group Mother Paul, superior creation. in the Archdiocese of Lou- of the Little Sisters of The Governorate of Vatican City State announced March 25 — 7 p.m. Good Friday Service, Cathedral isville, participated in a na- of the Assumption. the Poor and Carol Mc- March 18 that the thousands of floral arrangements for tional day of service March Intyre, certified volunteer the Easter morning Mass and the pope’s solemn blessing March 26 — Noon Easter Baskets of Food Blessing, 23 to show their support for ombudsman for the Little “urbi et orbi” (to the city and to the world), will be repur- Epiphany Church; 8:30 p.m. Easter Vigil, the Little Sisters of the Poor. Sisters, prayed during a posed after the celebrations. Cathedral of the Assumption. The day of service was public witness to open Thousands of bushes, flowering trees, tulips and other meant to coincide with a a national day of service flowering bulbs, which are a gift of growers in the Nether- March 29 — Noon lunch with St. Francis Xavier, hearing in the United States Mt. Washington, auction winners. March 23 at the sister’s lands, will be replanted in the Vatican gardens. The plants Supreme Court of Zubik vs. St. Joseph’s Home, 15 also will be distributed to various pontifical colleges and March 29-30 — Metropolitan Bishops Meeting, Burwell, a set of cases that Audubon Plaza Drive. institutions “so that they may bloom in the coming years,” Louisville. include a lawsuit brought by the governorate said. the Little Sisters. The sis- March 31 — 6:30 p.m. Communion and Liberation ters are contesting a federal view March 22. Group. healthcare mandate to pro- MacLean and several oth- As Syrian war drags on, Vatican er women gathered at the April 1 — Mass and Talk for Catholic SportsLeader vide contraception, includ- Little Sisters’ St. Joseph official notes sense of helplessness Conference, Cincinnati, OH ing abortifacients, in their healthcare coverage. Oral Home for the Aged on Audu- April 2 — 9 a.m. Mass, Spanish Youth and Young arguments were to begin bon Plaza Drive March 23, VATICAN CITY — Five years after the war in Syria Adult Encuentro, Holy Family Church; 4 p.m. March 23. where they voiced their sup- began, there is a “feeling of helplessness in front of an Confirmation, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, The women who joined in port of the sisters, prayed endless human tragedy,” a Vatican official told the U.N. Our Lady of Fatima, and Our Lady of the Hills the day of service are part of and volunteered. Human Rights Council. Parishes at Our Lady of the Hills. a national movement known They spent part of the A “continuation of the conflict and its procession of as Women Speak for Them- day caring for residents at refugees, disrespect of human rights and international April 3 — 9:30 a.m. Mass (with First Communions), selves. St. Joseph’s home. They also humanitarian law” add to the despair, said Msgr. Richard Cathedral of the Assumption; 1:30 p.m. The group aims to “pro- ate lunch with residents and Gyhra, charge d’affaires at the Vatican’s observer mission Reconciliation and 3:15 p.m. Divine Mercy Mass, mote the progress of religious participated in Mass. Some to U.N. agencies in Geneva. St. Raphael Church. freedom and women’s free- of the women, MacLean not- “Crimes against humanity are frequent and unpun- April 9 — 4 p.m. 5 to 25 years Wedding dom together,” according to ed, already serve the Little ished; intentional attacks against the civilian population Anniversaries Mass, St. Raphael Church. a statement from the event Sisters as volunteers and a are daily,” he told the Human Rights Council March 15. organizer, Annie MacLean. couple have parents who are The council met in Geneva and his office released the April 12 — Noon Meetings of priests from regions 1, MacLean, a member of residents of St. Joseph’s. text of his speech. The Syrian peace talks, which resumed 2 and 4 at Mary Queen of Peace Church; 7 p.m. St. Agnes Church, said the MacLean added that the in Geneva March 14, “should push all people of goodwill Community Catholic Center Fundraiser. women wanted to show their Little Sisters of the Poor are not to give up in the search to minimize this human, hu- April 13 — 8:30 a.m. Bellarmine Board of Trustees solidarity. “exceptional at their voca- manitarian and political tragedy,” the monsignor said. Meeting; 12:30 p.m. Meetings of priests from “We love the Little Sis- tion.” Since the war in Syria started in March 2011, “more regions 3, 8, and 9 at St. Benedict Church, ters of the Poor and know “They’re filled to the brim than one-quarter million Syrians have been killed and Lebanon Junction, Ky. what great work they do,” with the joy of Christ,” she nearly half of all Syrians have been forced from their she said during an inter- said. homes,” the U.N. 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The celebrant will HERE AND THERE 66KHOE\6W/RXLVYLOOH.< Here and There or e-mail: [email protected] ing an interfaith ceremony vine Mercy celebration on be Father Gary Davis, pastor and ribbon cutting on April April 3 will begin at 1:30 p.m. of St. Athanasius. The Golden Arrow 3 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The with confession and venera- The celebation will begin Center, located at 626 S. charity plans to care for Hos- tion of the Divine Mercy im- with confession, which will Shelby St. across from St. pice patients with no loved age, a relic of St. Faustina be available from 1:30 p.m. Martin of Tours Church, ones at the end of their lives. and an image of St. John to 3 p.m. The rosary will be will hold a purse and jew- The charity will also train Paul II. The rosary will be prayed at 2:30 p.m. elry sale on April 2 from 5 people to volunteer in its prayed at 2:15 p.m. and the Afterward, there will be p.m. to 7 p.m. and on April compassionate companion Divine Mercy Holy Hour will Mass, eucharistic adoration 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pro- program in May. For more be at 3 p.m. Mass will follow. and the Divine Mercy Chap- ceeds from the sale will ben- information, visit www.hil- A vigil with adoration and let. efit women and children in degardhouse.org. confession will be on April 2 For more information, call need. For more information, from 6 p.m. to midnight. For Linda Gottbrath at 969-0018. call 589-3537. SERVICES,Services, more information, call 244- DEVOTIONSDevotions 6083 or visit www.stpatrick A blessing of Easter Food ALUMNIAlumni EVENTS Events lou.org. Baskets will be held at the St. Martin of Tours Church of the Epiphany, 914 The St. Catherine Church, 639 S. Shelby St., Holy Trinity Church in Old Harrod’s Creek Road, on Alumni Association is plan- will celebrate 20 years of per- Fredericktown, Ky., will hold March 26 at noon. Archbish- ning an all-class reunion on petual eucharistic adoration a Divine Mercy Celebration op Joseph E. Kurtz will pre- Aug. 21 and is seeking all on Divine Mercy Sunday, on April 3 from 2 p.m. to 4 side at the brief service in the those who attended grade April 3. Confession will begin p.m. All are encouraged to parish house. For more infor- school or high school at St. at 1:30 p.m., followed by a attend Mass at their parishes mation, call Bobbe Moutray Catherine Academy in New procession at 2:30 p.m., the and then attend the Divine at 245-5137. Haven, Ky. The class of 1966 Short-stay rehab services that get Chaplet of Divine Mercy at Mercy celebration. will receive special recogni- 3 p.m. and Mass at 3:30 p.m. Eucharistic adoration and Two Hearts devotion tion. A registration form will you back on track before you know it. confession with Father Mat- (Sacred Heart of Jesus and be included in the alumni Schedule your rehab reservation today St. Paul Church, 6901 thew Hardesty will begin at Immaculate Heart of Mary) newsletter in May. For more by calling 866.876.6631 or visiting Dixie Highway, will cele- 2 p.m. A Divine Mercy Prayer will begin at 6 p.m. April 1 at information, email scaane masonichomesky.com/rehab. brate Divine Mercy Sunday Service with readings, a hom- St. Martin of Tours Church, [email protected]. April 3 with reconciliation ily by Deacon Sean McKinley 639 S. Shelby St., with Con- at 2 p.m., exposition of the and devotions will begin at 3 fession until 6:45 p.m., rosary Loretto and Flaget high Blessed Sacrament at 2:45 p.m. Benediction will begin at at 6:30 p.m. and Mass at 7 schools’ classes of 1971 will p.m., followed by the rosary, 4 p.m. and will be followed by p.m. The schedule includes hold a 45th reunion June Chaplet of Divine Mercy, ad- additional time for confession. exposition of the Blessed Sac- 25. Contact Bob Roth at roth oration, evening prayer and rament, the Chaplet of Di- [email protected] Benediction. Archbishop Joseph E. vine Mercy, Benediction and or 459-3137 or Stefanie at Kurtz will celebrate Divine a midnight Mass. [email protected] by April The Divine Mercy Nove- Mercy Sunday, which is April 19 for more information. na will be prayed from Good 3, at St. Raphael Church, ORGANIZATIONSOrganizations Friday, March 25, through located at Bardstown Road Alumni of St. Boniface April 2 at St. Patrick Church, and Lancashire Avenue. The The Serra Club will host School, which was located at 1000 N. Beckley Station celebration will begin with a luncheon meeting at 11:45 Jackson and Liberty streets Road, in the chapel located confession from 1 p.m. to 3 a.m. on April 4 at the Gold- in downtown Louisville (now behind the sanctuary. On p.m. The Chaplet of Divine en Corral, 4032 Taylorsville Nativity Academy), are or- March 25 the novena will Mercy will be recited at 3 Road. The speaker will be ganizing a reunion of those begin at 3 p.m. and include p.m. and Mass will follow at author Gary Montgomery, who attended the school in a Holy Hour, Stations of the 3:15 p.m. For more informa- who will speak on “It’s Fun the 1950s. Those interested Cross and veneration. The tion, call 510-7274. to be Catholic.” The cost is in a reunion are asked to novena will begin at 3 p.m. $12 for members and $15 contact Richard Van Vactor on March 26, too, and will St. Athanasius Church, for non-members. For more at stbonifacereunion@gmail. com by July 1. Emails should include maiden names and Education and Enrichment year of graduation or last ŝƐƟŶĐƚůLJĞĂƵƟĨƵů year of attendance. Organiz- ͮϱϬϮ͘ϵϲϴ͘ϮϬϬϵͮŚŝŐŚůĂŶĚƌŽŽĮŶŐ͘ĐŽŵ A genealogy workshop 3:30 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 nes Church’s Aloysius Hall, ers hope to hold the reunion will be presented at Good p.m. at St. Bernadette’s Par- 1920 Newburg Road, and
this fall. ® Shepherd Church’s Lehmann ish Center, 6500 St. Berna- on April 14 at Our Lady of Hall, 3525 Rudd Avenue, on dette Avenue. The program’s Lourdes Church, 508 Breck- April 2 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 presenters are Deacon Pat enridge Lane. The cost is $10 p.m. The free program will Harris, Sandy Holloway, and Maureen Larison will be be led by Joe Hardesty of Larry Fielding and Lynnette the presenter. 2016 Easter the Louisville Free Public Li- LeGette. “Introduction to Prayer” brary. For more information, will be presented twice, from call 772-3694. The Archdiocese of Lou- 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. both Programming isville Ministry Institute dates, on April 26 at St. Ag- St. Bernadette and St. (ALMI) will offer the follow- nes Church’s Aloysius Hall, on The Faith Channel Albert the Great churches will ing programs in April: 1920 Newburg Road, and present a program on “The “Leadership in Today’s on April 28 at Our Lady of Second Vatican Council” on Church,” a workshop, will be Lourdes Church, 508 Breck- The Faith Channel can be found on Time Warner March 28. presented on April 9 from 9 enridge Lane. The presenter Cable: TWC channel 19 for those with a cable The presentation is part of a.m. to 3 p.m. at the flaget will be Ursuline Sister Rosel- the parishes’ Adult Christian Center, 1935 Lewiston Drive. la McCormick. box; channel 13.79 for boxless TWC cable; Enrichment (ACE) program. The cost is $25. To register, contact Lynn and TWC digital channel 279. Sessions are held from 9:15 “Introduction to Spiritu- McDaniel at 448-8581 or lmc a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at St. Al- ality” will be presented twice, [email protected]. Checks bert the Great, 1395 Girard from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. both may be made payable to -ARCH s 0ALM 3UNDAY Drive, and from 1:30 p.m. to dates, on April 12 at St. Ag- ALMI. s 3OLEMN -ASS OF 0ALM 3UNDAY LIVE FROM 2OME WITH 0OPE &RANCIS 4:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. Educators gather to learn -ARCH s (OLY 4HURSDAY s #HRISM -ASS LIVE FROM 2OME WITH 0OPE &RANCIS