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Carmel parishioner answers calling in outreach to the elderly Religious ‘God just freedom focus of opens all June 22-29 these doors’ observance

By Caroline B. Mooney By Catholic News Service The Catholic Moment WASHINGTON (CNS) — CARMEL — Jennie Hesher has The U.S. ’s had a heart for helping the elderly 2018Copyright religious material freedom since she was a child. That led her to observance begins June 22, create Connecting Hearts Inc., a non- the feast of two English mar- profit ministry dedicated to sharing tyrsPlease who fought see thereligious Jesus’ love with the aged. persecution — St. John Fish- “When I was young, my mom er andweekly St. Thomas print More — used to take me to visit my grandma and editionends June for 29, full the feast in a nursing home,” she said. “I of two apostles martyred in remember seeing so much sadness, Rome —content St. Peter and St. desolation and loneliness that I had Paul. never seen before. I got attached to “Serving Others in God’s so many people. I would just smile Love” is the theme of this at them or give them a hug. My year’s Religious Freedom grandmother passed away, but I Week. U.S. Catholics are kept visiting with my sister and encouraged to pray and take group of friends.” action in support of reli- Hesher, a member of Our Lady of gious liberty at home and Mt. Carmel , Carmel, wanted abroad. her children to have the same experi- “Religious freedom ence she had. allows the space for people “About six years ago, while we of faith to serve others in lived in Fishers, I started taking my God’s love in ministries like daughter Jenna, now 13, and son education, adoption and Drew, now 11, to pass out cookies to Jennie Hesher poses for a photo with foster care, health care, and two nursing homes in that area,” she one of the recipients of bouquets migration and refugee ser- said. “We went on holidays and made and delivered by Connecting vices,” said the chairman of made good friends there.” Hearts Inc. with donated flowers. the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Commit- (Continued on Page 9) (Photo provided) tee for Religious Liberty. (Continued on Page 10) ‘Picnic with the Sisters’ a joyful gift of ‘girl time’

Forty girls, By Caroline B. Mooney ages 10 The Catholic Moment to 14, gathered LAFAYETTE — Forty for the girls, ages 10 to 14, recently “Picnic enjoyed a “Picnic with the with the Sisters” with the Sisters of Sisters” St. Francis of Perpetual Ado- at the ration at their convent. Sisters of “We were able to show St. Francis them what life as a sister is of Perpet- like and answer any ques- ual Adora- tions as they grow in their faith and see what God has tion con- planned for them,” said Sis- vent in ter Lucia Richardson, OSF, Lafayette. who organized the event. “Retreats are held at the (Photo motherhouse for girls in provided) high school, so it’s nice to reach out to younger girls (Continued on Page 8) Page 2 The Catholic Moment June 17, 2018

St. Paul Preschool in Mar- such as language, physical, and Family Studies experts ion has achieved a Level 4 PEOPLE & social/emotional and at Purdue University. St. rating in “Paths to thinking skills.” “Paths to Paul Preschool has been QUALITY,” Indiana’s PLACES QUALITY” is a voluntary caring for young children quality rating and statewide system created for 23 years and offers improvement system for to improve the quality of both 3-/4-year-old and 4- child care programs. Cindy child care and early educa- /5-year-old learning envi- June 17 Mauman, principal of St. tion for children. It gives ronments. It is an exten- 11th Sunday families a tool to find the sion of the mission and Paul Preschool, said, “This in Ordinary Time is one more step we are best quality program for ministry of St. Paul Cycle B Readings: taking to constantly to QUALITY’ made it pos- their needs, and supports Catholic Church. For more improve the quality of our sible for us to purchase a and recognizes providers information, visit preschool program. The nationally recognized cur- on a four-level rating sys- www.stpaulcatholic 1) Ezekiel 17:22-24 program is also accredited riculum which helps us tem. The system has been marion.org/preschool or 2) 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 through AdvancED. The meet the individual needs studied and validated by call the school at 765-662- 3) Gospel: Mark 4:26-34 funds provided by ‘Paths of students in all areas the Child Development 2883. Monday, June 18 1) 1 Kings 21:1-16 2) Gospel: Matthew 5:38-42

Tuesday, June 19 1) 1 Kings 21:17-29 2) Gospel: Matthew 5:43-48

Wednesday, June 20 1) 2 Kings 2:1, 6-14 2) Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

Thursday, June 21 1) Sirach 48:1-14 2) Gospel: Matthew 6:7-15

Friday, June 22 1) 2 Kings 11:1-4, 9-18, 20 2) Gospel: Matthew 6:19-23

Saturday, June 23 1) 2 Chronicles 24:17-25 2) Gospel: Matthew 6:24-34 Sts. Joan of Arc and Patrick School in Kokomo recently honored its 2018 Award winners: Sid- ney Gilbert and Caden Lechner. The SAINT Award is The texts of Scripture the top athletic award at the school and is presented readings for the Mass annually to the eighth-graders who best represent the for every day of the school as Students, Athletes, Inspiration, Natural lead- week are linked to the ers and Team players. Father Matthew Arbuckle, pastor diocesan Web site at of St. Joan of Arc, and Father Brian Dudzinski, pastor Youth at St. Lawrence Parish in Muncie recently www.dol-in.org. of St. Patrick, presented the awards during the end-of- joined in a May crowning celebration at the church. year awards ceremony. (Photo provided) (Photo provided)

The Catholic Moment USPS 403-610 ISSN 1087-2604 How to report an incident of sexual abuse of a minor Cómo denunciar un incidente de abuso sexual PUBLISHER: contra un menor Most Rev. Timothy L. Doherty If you or someone you know has been a victim of child sexual abuse by a person working for the Si usted o alguien que conoce ha sido víctima del ASSISTANT EDITOR: Laurie Cullen Church in the Diocese of Lafayette- abuso sexual infantil por parte de una persona que tra- CONTRIBUTING EDITOR: Caroline B. Mooney in-Indiana (such as a priest, , sister, , baje para la Iglesia Católica-Romana en la Diócesis de COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST: lay officer, lay employee, lay volunteer, etc.) you are Lafayette en Indiana (tal como un sacerdote, diácono, Sarah L. Murphy requested to report the incident in the following man- religioso, funcionario laico, empleado, voluntario, etc.) se Address all correspondence to: ner: le pide que denuncie el incidente de la siguiente forma: The Catholic Moment P.O. Box 1603, Lafayette, IN 47902 1) Realice una denuncia ante la organización de pro- 765-742-2050 1) Make a report to Child Protective Services by e-mail: [email protected] calling 800-800-5556. tección para menores llamando al 800-800-5556. Shipping address for packages: 2) Llame a la Oficina del Vicario General (765-269- 610 Lingle Ave., Lafayette, IN 47901 2) Call the Office of the Vicar General (765-269- Published weekly except the second 4601) or the Office of Assistance Ministry (765-464- 4601) o a la oficina del ministerio de asistencia (765- and fourth weeks in July and August 464-4988) de la Diócesis de Lafayette en Indiana. and the last week in December. 4988) for the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana. Subscription price: 3) Redacte una descripción detallada de los hechos e $27 per year; $.75 per copy 3) Compose in writing a detailed description of the incidentes de dicho abuso y envíela tan pronto como Through parish: $22 per year facts/incidents of the abuse and send it as soon as Periodical postage paid at Lafayette, sea posible a: Mr. Max Layden, PO Box 909, Lafayette, IN, and at additional mailing offices. possible to: Mr. Max Layden, PO Box 909, Lafayette, IN 47902. Postmaster: Send address changes to: IN 47902. The Catholic Moment 4) Posteriormente, la Diócesis de Lafayette en Indi- P.O. Box 1603, Lafayette, IN 47902 4) Thereafter, an investigation will be undertaken ana o un representante de ésta, llevará a cabo una Member of Catholic Press Association © 2018 The Catholic Moment by or on behalf of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana. investigación. June 17, 2018 The Catholic Moment Page 3 ‘Divine Renovation’ growing at Blessed Sacrament Parish

By Sandi Patel sanctuary, as well as added For The Catholic Moment projectors and screens. The parish staff began being fully WEST LAFAYETTE — In present on the weekend so the book “Divine Renova- parishioners would be wel- tion: Bringing Your Parish comed, know who we were from Maintenance to Mis- and find us available to help. sion,” Father James Mallon We focused on the homily as shares his journey as a priest a leadership team to provide moving from failing parish Sunday messaging that to failing parish. parishioners could carry Some of the challenges he with them throughout the encountered were waning week. We built teams of attendance, deferred build- greeters to welcome parish- ing maintenance, no adult ioners to Mass and we formation, no outreach, jeal- enhanced our music. We ously guarded space and no want to extend the Mass leadership development. beyond the Sunday experi- Through these experi- ence, so we have looked at ences, he proposes that ways to connect Sunday much of the confusion in the messaging through religious Church today is, in short, an The Church of the Blessed Sacrament in West Lafayette education, a weekly e-mail identity crisis. His book lays with homily highlights and a theological foundation for experience has shown me Divine Renovation Associa- our book study and Vision link to the homily, and a this identity, and then pro- that most parishes are in tion & Network exists to pro- Day, we began introducing challenge for the week. poses a model for a renewal maintenance mode, and only vide support, ideas, coach, the 10 values in homilies, of parish life. touching a small part of their and share stories as we con- bulletin articles and our Are you seeing a change in On June 11-13, a team of population. The hope is the tinue to develop and grow. messaging. the spiritual life of the parish- leaders from the Church of will be allowed Missy Krockover: We had ioners? the Blessed Sacrament, to reacti- Can you tell me more about a Vision Day, to which we including pastor Father Ted vate each the 10 values? invited around 150 Missy Krockover: During Dudzinski and Missy Krock- person’s engaged/active in ministry Mass, we invite parishioners over, director of formation, baptismal Father Dudzinski: disciples to share the vision. to introduce themselves to mission and discipleship at grace and • Giving priority to the One hundred people attend- people near them and ask the parish, traveled to Father desire to Sunday experience: How are ed this six-hour program on how they can hold them in Mallon’s former parish of St. love God we engaging people? a Saturday to hear about the prayer for the coming week. Benedict in Halifax, Nova and neigh- • Hospitality: Do people 10 values in “Divine Renova- It’s wonderful to see people Scotia, Canada, to attend the bor. We feel welcomed? tion.” We growing spiritually and 2018 Divine Renovation Father wanted to • Music and hymns: Is it had pre- sharing with each other. Conference to learn how Dudzinski reach more touching people? Does it senters and Father Dudzinski: Yes, we they can continue to breathe people in embrace traditional hymns sessions on have seen people more new life into their parish. more meaningful ways, and modern songs? the 10 val- enthusiastic about their Sun- The Catholic Moment invit- assisting them in a deeper • Homilies: Are they well ues and day experience. People ed Father Dudzinski and encounter with God. “Divine prepared? Do we give peo- had engag- appreciate the welcoming, Missy Krockover to partici- Renovation” is about help- ple the chance to carry the ing discus- engaging and prayerful pate in a question-and- ing parishes become Spirit- message into their week? sions environment. The spiritual answer interview before led and missionary. We • Meaningful community: around the growth is seen in many their trip. needed to examine the Do people want to come Missy ideas pre- ways: more active engage- engagement level of our back? Krockover sented. ment in our Sunday wor- How did you learn about parish and literally every • Clear expectations: Do These pre- ship, more engagement as a “Divine Renovation”? aspect of our existence. people know what the sentations are on our Web faith community after Mass parish staff expects of them? site for those interested. and more people trying to Father Dudzinski: I Father Mallon’s situation at Does the parish staff know Father Dudzinski: The find ways to use their gifts attended the Amazing St. Benedict Church in Nova what people expect of them? parishioners who attended and talents within our faith Parish Conference in Den- Scotia was rather unique. • Strengths-based min- were then able to share with family and in our communi- ver, Colo., in 2015. Father What makes his approach to istry: Is everyone using their other parishioners in the ty. Our screens have proven James Mallon presented ministry right for Blessed talents in the best way possi- pews. We had created enthu- to have increased our partic- there, talking about his Sacrament? ble? siasm and leadership around ipation level across all of our desire to move parishes from • Formation of small com- these ideas. demographics. People seem maintenance to mission. I Father Dudzinski: It was- munities: Are people con- Missy Krockover: In the to be more engaged and in was interested in his ideas, n’t really unique; it’s where necting and engaging with end, people weren’t sur- deeper communion with which are faithful to our most parishes are right now. others? prised by the changes we Jesus and with each other. Roman Catholic traditions, We just keep doing what • Experience of the Holy were beginning to put into The screens help our visitors so I brought the book back to we’ve always done, even Spirit: Is the Holy Spirit alive place. to feel welcomed and wor- share with my staff and pas- when we know things aren’t in us and does it guide our ship more deeply. toral council. We read the going well. “Divine Renova- lives? Are we a Spirit-filled How long have you been fol- book together, chapter by tion” addresses 10 values of place? lowing the “Divine Renova- What other changes are you chapter, discerning how it parish life, so you can choose • Become an inviting tion” plan? What are you doing seeing around the parish? could be implemented in our one and begin with that Church: Are we intentional to move this plan forward? parish. focus, eventually moving to about creating an invitation- Missy Krockover: People all 10. It is a holistic al culture? Missy Krockover: We are saying “Yes” to Alpha What were the needs at approach which helps us started a Sanctuary Enhance- and I am excited to see the Blessed Sacrament that caused develop the right leadership How did you get started ment Campaign in October fruit of this effort. Alpha is a you to look to the “Divine Ren- to grow our parish and introducing “Divine Renova- 2016 because we made the 10-week program centered ovation” story for answers? engage our parishioners. tion” to Blessed Sacrament? Sunday experience our first Additionally, this is a world- priority. We brought the Father Dudzinski: My wide movement now. A Father Dudzinski: After tabernacle back into the (Continued on Page 4) Page 4 The Catholic Moment June 17, 2018 ‘The vision is and will continue to be transformative’

(Continued from Page 3) are committed, we see the We have welcomed many this! I believe in it. I love our Father Dudzinski: Yes, dream becoming more of a new families. I hope to see parish and I totally bought most certainly! I see what’s on a meal, video/talk, and reality. And people are grow- more of that transformation. into “Divine Renovation,” going on in the diocese and small-group discussion. ing in their relationships even though you need to in the world. As pastor and They can ask questions with God and one another. You and other staff members persevere through change. I vicar general, I know we about many topics and share Hearts that are moved say are traveling to St. Benedict’s love seeing our parish come can’t keep doing what we’re those experiences with one yes to many things. It is a for the Divine Renovation Con- alive with joy and leading doing and expect things to another. It currently includes powerful experience. And it ference. What do you hope to people to help transform the change; we have to be open a day retreat at the eight- will only keep growing. learn while there? world, not just coming in to being more missionary. week mark, that we hope to Father Dudzinski: Father and coming out. Romans We aren’t doing a very good see become a weekend Mallon says that people are Father Dudzinski: First 12:9-16 talks about a life in job; we settle for the status retreat. Alpha is for anyone open to change until you and foremost, for our staff Christ: Love one another, quo and we’re losing mem- of any faith or no faith. It start to change. Then, they and pastoral council mem- show honor, serve the Lord, bership. We want people to isn’t doctrinal. Rather, it is aren’t so excited because it bers to experience the excite- rejoice in hope, persevere in encounter Jesus in a new meant to open up an changes their world. To ment and energy of other prayer, live in harmony, way, so I am happy to share encounter with Jesus and grow is to change and not people with the same mis- rejoice with others, be our story. others. We are seeing it everyone recognizes their sion and vision for their patient in suffering, and be Missy Krockover: It takes transform people. need for growth at the same parishes. We can share sto- ardent in hope. I have felt all courage to change. I’m more time. This “Divine Renova- ries, and grow this excite- of that in this last week and I fearful that if we don’t rock Has “Divine Renovation” tion” must be led by the ment. We learn more and we am so ready to do more. the boat, we will lose people. changed your vision and hopes Holy Spirit. We believe the hope to build a network We need to build up our for the future at Blessed Sacra- vision is and will continue to because we’re all driving The Catholic Moment would families with God at the cen- ment? be transformative. The toward the same vision of like to tell the story about your ter, so we will be stronger. It change has not been accept- people falling in love even trip and your journey in the starts with baby steps, root- Missy Krockover: I think ed by everyone. Many have more deeply with God and months ahead when your ed in prayer. I think we have it is more that our vision is appreciated the renewal in growing an engaged and return from the conference. people who are waiting to be energized and our desire to their own lives and in the life missionary parish. May we do this? Why do you invited in and loved. continue moving forward of our parish. There has def- Missy Krockover: I am want to share your story? has deepened. Now that we initely been a culture shift. just excited to be a part of

Deacon Paul Lunsford retiring from position as Guerin Catholic president

NOBLESVILLE — Dea- Theodore Guerin High Guerin loves and guides our here spiritually, we hear her focused on my vocation to con Paul Lunsford will retire School,” he said. school and that it is our regularly. And eight years of the permanent diaconate, from his position as presi- “The eight years that Dea- absolute and urgent mission being at the helm knowing I and also being a husband, dent of St. Theodore Guerin con Lunsford has served the to bring our students and have that level of divine father and grandfather. I am High School, effective June Guerin Catholic community their families closer to Jesus intervention available to us very much looking forward 30. have been years of growth,” Christ through the work of has really been an eye-open- to relaxing into those roles. I His decision to retire said Peg Dispenzieri, super- the Holy Spirit,” Dispenzieri ing experience for me. think I’ve got a little less to comes from a desire intendent of Catholic said. “Even as a deacon, coop- do and a little more peace in to spend more time schools for the “We thank Deacon erating with a saint has been doing it.” focusing on his voca- Lafayette diocese, in Lunsford for his dedication a whole new experience,” he tion as deacon at Our a recent letter to the mission of Catholic said. “I really enjoyed that • • • Lady of Mt. Carmel announcing the deci- schools and his love of the more than anything else. Of Church in Carmel, as sion. students and their families course, we have been really The search is now under well as enjoying his “Enrollment has who have become a part of blessed over the years ... way for a new president for many grandchildren. climbed by several this school’s legacy,” she really becoming what every- the high school. “I am proud of hundred students, a said. one dreamed of when they The president profile and Deacon Lunsford’s Deacon new academic wing “The thing that has been thought of Guerin Catholic. application packet for the leadership in the Lunsford has been added to the most developing for me “I was hands and feet not position can be found at matters of faith and the building and the in these eight years of my only for Christ, but for St. www.guerincatholic.org. school excellence,” Bishop school is on sound financial life has been watching a Theodore Guerin and she’s The deadline for applica- Timothy L. Doherty said. footing,” she said. saint, St. Theodore Guerin very, very real and very tions is June 27, with an “His respect and affection “Having worked with herself, watch over her alive,” Deacon Lunsford anticipated start date of Dec. for his colleagues have been Paul for the length of his namesake — the school — said. 1, 2018. exemplary. No one could tenure at Guerin Catholic, I and cooperating with that “What I am looking for- feel more deeply about the have always appreciated his ...,” Deacon Lunsford said. ward to is basically being stated mission of St. unerring beliefs that Mother “Because she is very much able to be a full-time deacon

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Central Catholic Junior-Senior High School breaks ground for tennis courts

Central Catholic Junior-Senior High School in Lafayette broke ground on Chuck Sanchelli. For more than 50 years, CC tennis players have never June 4 for the construction of eight new tennis courts this summer on had their own tennis courts. Despite the challenges of sharing courts and the school campus. The project was made possible through gifts from limited court capacity, the boys and girls tennis program has grown to Bob Rohrman and the Central Catholic tennis community, including the nearly 40 student athletes. “We would like to thank Mr. Rohrman, and our Athletic Association, parents of former students, and tennis alumni. donors, for such a generous gift to our students and school,” said Tim “This has been a dream of ours for a number of years,” said Craig Bordenet, CC athletic director. “Putting in tennis courts was not some- Devault, head coach of the girls tennis team. According to a news release thing we thought we would ever be able to do. He just saw a need at our from the school, tennis at Central Catholic started in 1969 as a team of schools and stepped up to help.” The courts are expected to be ready for one: Chuck Sanchelli, Class of 1969, who practiced with the neighboring play for the fall sports season. Above left: Eric Davis, executive director Lafayette Jefferson High School tennis team. A CC team of seven came of the Lafayette System, speaks at the June 4 ground- together in 1971, led by Father Thomas Fox and then-Assistant Coach breaking. (Photos by Andy Guljas)

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HAPPENING ... IN THE DIOCESE OF LAFAYETTE-IN-INDIANA

Contributions to “Happening Vacation Bible School ... in the Diocese of Lafayette- ZIONSVILLE — Children in-Indiana” are most welcome. from pre-kindergarten Office of Catechesis to host two-day Send items in writing to: P.O. through fourth grade are symposium on adult faith formation Box 1603, Lafayette, IN 47902 invited to join Vacation or e-mail: [email protected]. Bible School from 9 a.m. to The Office of Catechesis event. Please send information at noon daily on June 25-29 at of the Diocese of “The Church describes least two weeks before the Kids’ Page on Page 16 St. Lafayette-in-Indiana will adult formation as the cen- event to ensure timely notice. Parish, 1870 W. Oak St. Stu- host a two-day sympo- ter around which all other The listing is free. attend. Those attending are dents will embark on the sium on adult faith forma- religious education asked to bring a family- “Time Lab,” where they will tion for priests, revolves,” said Jonathan F. GriefShare programs sized food dish and/or a witness epic events in histo- and parish leaders on Sullivan, director of parish FISHERS — Community dessert to share. Some ry and meet the most Aug. 8-9 at the Saint ministries, services and members who have experi- drinks, baked chicken and important man ever — Joseph Retreat and Confer- catechesis for the diocese. enced the death of a family table service will be provid- Jesus! Register online at ence Center in Tipton. “A parish with well- member or friend are invit- ed. Those attending also are https://zionsvillecatholic. The symposium will formed adults will be bet- ed to register for one of the encouraged to bring their com/vbs-registration focus on engaging adult ter equipped to pass on GriefShare programs being favorite lawn chairs. For Catholics in their growth the faith to children and offered at Holy Spirit more information, contact SEED presentation as disciples of Jesus Christ, youth, as well as reach out Parish. Two 13-week series Jeff and Marlene Jarboe at MUNCIE — The next gath- utilizing themes from the to the wider community to are running this summer: A 765-567-2216 or ering of SEED (Seeking recent U.S. bishops’ docu- spread the Gospel.” men’s group is being offered [email protected]. Evangelization through ment “Living as Mission- Information on the sym- from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Eucharistic Devotion) will ary Disciples.” posium can be found at Wednesdays through Sept. 5 Vacation Bible School be held on Thursday Joe Paprocki, a national www.dol-in.org/ in the Parish Life Center, ATTICA — St. Francis evening, June 28, at St. Mary consultant for faith forma- catechesis or by contacting room 56; an open series is Xavier Parish will host a Church, 2300 W. Jackson St. tion with Loyola Press and Evelyn Burton at 765-269- being offered from 1 p.m. to Vacation Bible School from 9 Adoration will begin after a well-known speaker and 4655. 3 p.m. on Thursdays a.m. to 11:45 a.m. daily on the 5 p.m. Mass. Guest pre- author, will facilitate the through Sept. 13 in the June 18-22 for children ages senter Father Tony Rowland Parish Life Center, room 56. 4 to those entering sixth will speak on “Faith and the The nondenominational grade. There is no cost to Eucharist with St. John Meals will include desserts. Columbus Council 456 will program features Christ- attend. The week will fea- Vianney” at 7 p.m., followed All carry-outs cost $10 per host its eighth annual chari- centered, biblical teaching ture crafts, games, music, by Benediction. A light meal. For carry-out and ty car show on Saturday, that focuses on grief topics snacks and more. The theme reception then will be held group orders, call 574-583- July 7, at Central Catholic associated with the death of will be “Set Sail with the in the parish’s St. Elizabeth 6790. The dining area is Junior-Senior High School, a loved one. The DVD semi- ,” with Dominican House. All are invited to handicap accessible. The 2410 S. Ninth St. The nar features nationally Sisters of St. Cecilia from attend. event, featuring Remington Knights have raised more respected grief experts and Nashville, Tenn., leading the Poultry and Catering, is co- than $35,000 with the car real-life stories of people, way. For more information Tagalog Mass sponsored by W.C. Mens show, which has become followed by a small-group or to sign up, call 765-366- WEST LAFAYETTE — The Catholic Association and the one of the largest shows in discussion about what was 2511 or visit the Web site at Indiana Filipino community . Raffle the area. The day will seen on the DVD. Grief- http://stfrancisxstjoseph. invites all to attend a tickets also will be available include food, music and related books/materials also org. More information also Tagalog Mass at 5 p.m. Sat- for $1,700 in prizes. Tickets family fun. The Knights will be available for partici- is available on Facebook at urday, June 30, at Fort are six for $5. All are wel- always welcome new spon- pants to borrow. For more www.facebook.com/ Ouiatenon, 3136 S. River come to attend. sors and donors for the information or to register, stfrancisxavierattica/ Road, West Lafayette. Father event. For more informa- call Sue Schmitz at 317-585- Alvin Matias, a visiting Fil- Eucharistic adoration tion, call Matt Lewis at 765- 1257, ext. 120, or e-mail Schoenstatt holy hour ipino priest from the Dio- DEMOTTE — All are invit- 532-6945. All are welcome to [email protected]. WEST LAFAYETTE — All cese of Prince George, ed to join in Eucharistic attend. Cost of workbooks for the are invited to join a Schoen- British Columbia, will cele- adoration from 7 p.m. to 8 program is $15. Child care is statt holy hour with Father brate the Mass. Those p.m. Friday, July 6, at St. at not available. Cassian Sama, OP, at 7 p.m. attending are encouraged to Cecilia Church, 334 15th St. the grotto Tuesday, June 19, in St. bring their lawn chairs for SW. Refreshments and the ALEXANDRIA — All are Blood drive Thomas Aquinas Church. the outdoor celebration. opportunity for conversa- welcome to come to the DEMOTTE — Knights of The evening will include tion will follow. The grotto at St. Mary Church in Columbus Council 14368 of adoration, recitation of the Tootsie Roll Drive evening is sponsored by St. Alexandria to pray the St. Cecilia Parish will spon- rosary, a homily and Bene- DEMOTTE — Knights of Cecilia’s Young Adults. rosary at 7 p.m. on the 13th sor an American Red Cross diction. Columbus Council 14368 of of each month from May blood drive from 7:30 a.m. St. Cecilia Parish will hold Legion of Mary through October. Join the to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June Faithful City Prayer Group its annual Tootsie Roll Drive LAFAYETTE — All are Daughters of Isabella in 16, in the parish hall, 334 LAFAYETTE — All are from 9 a.m. to noon Satur- invited to join the Legion of reciting the rosary as Our 15th St. SW. Participants invited to join the Faithful day, June 30, at various Mary for the celebration of Lady of Fatima requested. should call 800-RED-CROSS City Prayer Group, a charis- businesses in DeMotte and Mass at 9 a.m. on the first Those attending are encour- (800-733-2767) to schedule matic prayer group, for Roselawn. Proceeds will Saturday of each month in aged to bring their , appointments. Walk-ins also praise and worship begin- benefit mentally and physi- the chapel at Franciscan lawn chairs, family and are welcome. ning at 7 p.m. Thursday, cally challenged Jasper Health Lafayette Central. friends. If raining, bring June 21, in the Bishop Car- County citizens. The Mass will be followed umbrellas; in case of stormy family picnic berry Room at the Cathedral by Legion of Mary prayers weather, the rosary will be LAFAYETTE — The of St. Mary of the Immacu- Chicken dinner and recitation of the rosary. prayed inside the church. Lafayette Cursillo commu- late Conception. The group MONTICELLO — Our Lady All are invited to also join nity will sponsor a family meets in a Catholic environ- of the Lakes Parish will hold in a holy hour for America picnic from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. ment to praise God, share its annual chicken dinner at 7 p.m. on the first Sunday, June 17, at the his Word and exercise the from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday of each month home of Terry and Von gifts of the Holy Spirit. For Sunday, July 1, at the parish, in the chapel. Keech, 3541 U.S. Highway more information, call 543 S. Main St. Cost is $10 52 South. All Cursillistas Chuck Bunnell at 765-296- for adults and $5 for chil- Car show and friends are welcome to 6955. dren ages 10 and younger. LAFAYETTE — Knights of June 17, 2018 The Catholic Moment Page 7

HAPPENING ... IN THE DIOCESE OF LAFAYETTE-IN-INDIANA

“Diabetes: Doing members to learn ways to Young Adult Catholics will Better Together” better cope with COPD and host its 2018 Frassati Sum- LAFAYETTE — The Francis- other respiratory issues, it merfest “To the Heights” on can Healthy Living Center provides support and edu- July 27-29 at Ellis Lake will continue its “Diabetes: cation to those who partici- Retreat. The weekend of Doing Better Together” pate. The club is open to all spiritual renewal, fellow- meetings, with the next patients and community ship, food and fun is open scheduled session from 4 members who have COPD, to young adults who are p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, July lung diseases, asthma, college age, 20s and 30s. The 10, at the center. The topic emphysema, chronic bron- event will feature activities will be “Virtual Grocery chitis or other respiratory including Eucharistic adora- Store Tour”; participants issues. The meetings are tion, the celebration of will learn how to fill their held on the second Wednes- Mass, boating, camping, grocery carts with healthy day of each month. July’s skeet shooting and ziplin- foods. The group meets on topic will be “Planning ing. Registration is now the second Tuesday of each Ahead,” with a look at com- under way. For more infor- month. Each meeting is munity resources; light mation or to register, visit open to all patients, commu- refreshments will be served. the Web site at frassati.org. nity members who have The meetings are free, but diabetes, family members registration is encouraged. Golf outing and friends. All meetings To register, call the Francis- OXFORD — Knights of are free. Registration for can Healthy Living Center Columbus Council 9400 will each meeting is requested at 765-428-5850. hold a golf outing on Satur- by calling the center at 765- day, July 28, at the Oak 428-5850 or by visiting Concert Grove Country Club in FranciscanHealth.org. The MUNCIE — St. Lawrence Oxford. Cost is $40 per per- center is located in the Parish will host a concert by son. The four-person scram- lower level of the Lafayette Paul Todd and Paul Todd Jr. ble will include a shotgun Heart Institute, 1116 N. 16th at 7 p.m. Monday, July 23, at start at 1 p.m. A meal will St. the church, 820 E. Charles be served following golf. St. A free-will offering will The outing will include Better Breathers Club be taken; proceeds will ben- longest drive and closest to LAFAYETTE — The Francis- efit St. Lawrence School. pin prizes. Proceeds will can Healthy Living Center Paul Todd has entertained benefit Benton County Spe- Students of St. Augustine School in Rensselaer continues its Better crowds worldwide with his cial Olympics, local food recently honored Mary at a May crowning celebration. Breathers Club monthly musical artistry, playing six pantries and . Hole (Photo provided) meetings, with the next keyboards simultaneously. sponsorships are available meeting scheduled from 1 He will be joined by his son, for $25 for personal or $50 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednes- Paul Todd Jr., in the concert, for business sponsorships. run/walk beginning at 8 WorldWide Marriage day, July 11. The center is which will include Christian For more information or to a.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, at the Encounter located in the Lafayette music as well as original, register, call Tom Etter church, 1870 W. Oak St. The Married couples in the Heart Institute Building, classical, popular, Big Band at 765-385-2185 or annual event helps support Lafayette diocese and Indi- 1116 N. 16th St., on the cam- and Broadway selections. 765-385-2713. St. Alphonsus Liguori’s twin anapolis area are invited to pus of Franciscan Health Visit www.paultodd.com parish, St. Anthony of restore, renew and rekindle Lafayette Central. The Better and paultoddjr.com for “You Can Call Me Al” Padua in Croix Fer, Haiti. their marriages through Breathers Club is a program more information. 5K run/walk For more information, visit Marriage Encounter Week- of the American Lung Asso- ZIONSVILLE — St. Alphon- zionsvillecatholic.com. All ends and Sharing Circles. ciation. Designed for Frassati Summerfest sus Liguori Parish will host are invited to attend. Visit www.wwme.org to patients and community The Frassati Society of its “You Can Call Me Al” 5K apply.

Women who have had an Las mujeres que han tenido abortion often struggle un aborto a menudo luchan with questions: con preguntas como: Can God ever forgive ¿Podrá Dios perdonarme? me? Can my child forgive ¿Podrá perdonarme mi hijo? me? Can I ever forgive ¿Podré perdonarme myself? Will this horrible a mí misma? pain ever go away? ¿Alguna vez se acabará este Is healing possible? Marriage: terrible dolor? Unique for a Reason ¿Es posible la sanación? Project Rachel proclaims Dive in deep to the that the answer to all El Proyecto Raquel dice que Church’s teaching and these questions is YES. la respuesta a todas estas preguntas es SÍ. join the conversation Copyright artwork courtesy of Beverly A. Stautz Copyright artwork courtesy of Beverly Respect Life Program and the U.S. bishops’ Copyright artwork courtesy of Beverly A. Stautz Copyright artwork courtesy of Beverly Respect Life Program and the U.S. bishops’ about marriage, children, Call Project Rachel Llame al Proyecto Raquel society and more. www.marriage 765-414-3072 (English) 765-414-3072 (inglés) uniqueforareason.org 765-701-0620 (Spanish) 765-701-0620 (español)

Project Rachel is the Church’s healing ministry to those El Proyecto Raquel es el ministerio de la Iglesia de sanación who have been involved in abortion. para quienes han estado involucrados en el aborto. All calls are confidential. Todas las llamadas son confidenciales. Page 8 The Catholic Moment June 17, 2018

‘Picnic with the Sisters’ in Lafayette a joyful gift of ‘girl time’

(Continued from Page 1) eled to her in a Also, my older daughter of very positive way.” the three sees sisters at Youth who love their faith. God is Three Daily sis- Knights meetings, a parish really good.” ters, Abigail, 13, youth group at St. Boniface. Blessed Maria Theresia Emily, 12, and Lau- My three older daughters, Bonzel founded the Sisters of ren, 11, also attend- ages 17, 16 and 15, have gone St. Francis of Perpetual Ado- ed. on retreat at the mother- ration in Germany in 1863. “They had a house in Mishawaka. Political oppression led her wonderful time,” “I am so grateful to have to send six sisters to said their mother, these wonderful women in Lafayette in 1875 and they Amanda Daily. our community for my girls settled in St. Boniface Parish. “They enjoyed to meet and hopefully get to They opened St. Elizabeth hearing stories know better,” she said. Hospital and began teaching from when the sis- “They are a beautiful exam- at St. Boniface School. As the ters were younger, ple for my daughters and I congregation expanded, an such as how they hope they will continue to estate in Mishawaka, Ind., knew of their voca- organize events such as the was purchased, which tion and things picnic, so that the girls can became the motherhouse. they dealt with in become more and more Sister Lucia advertised the school situations, familiar with them and their Lafayette event in local etc. way of life.” parish bulletins and had to (Photo provided) “I thought the Eleven-year-old Osiris stop after one week because event was a great Macias, a student at St. Boni- the response was so great. some great conversations Sophia Adler, 11, said it idea,” she said. “I wanted face School, was thrilled to “We had to limit the num- with everyone involved,” was “really fun because we my girls to go so they could be able to pray with the sis- ber of girls, because we only Sister Lucia said. got to play fun games and interact with the sisters on a ters in their chapel and has have seven sisters here,” she Tours of the convent led to ask the sisters questions. I personal level and see a little been singing songs they said. “Several more girls prayer time in the chapel. loved seeing their home, bit into what their lives are taught her. wanted to come, but we did- “It was nice to have ‘girl chapel, kitchen and even like. I also wanted them to “I’m ready to go back to n’t have space. I hope to host time’ with the Lord,” she their garden.” spend time together having visit them,” she said. another event in the fall and said. “Sister Joan Roeder and “I think the event was fun in an atmosphere like “We loved seeing be sure to include those we Sister Mary John Pultorak such a generous gift from the this with the sisters and Osiris excited to go spend didn’t have room for. taught the girls a simple sisters,” said her mother, other Catholic girls their age. time with the sisters. She “It began when sisters song and then we prayed a Sara Adler. “When we Like any other possible voca- seems eager to learn more were talking about fostering decade of the rosary. Next arrived to pick up the girls, tion, I want them to see life about them,” said her father, vocations and getting to was lunch, and several par- the yard was full of joyful as a sister as a definite possi- Alejandro Macias. know young ladies in the ents graciously offered to girls playing with their new bility and encourage it in “We strongly believe that area,” Sister Lucia said. help with food by bringing sister friends. any way possible, but also as through interaction with the “One of the sisters said that chips and sides.” “I wanted my daughter to an important part of our sisters, our daughter will some parents had asked After lunch, groups talked attend because the event was Catholic faith and our develop confidence to live about letting their girls visit about religious life and such a faith-filled and fun Catholic community.” her faith in our troublesome the convent. That led to our played reverse charades. day with girls her age,” she Members of St. Boniface, society. idea of hosting a picnic. Girls then wrote prayer said. “Sophia attends St. the Daily family has nine “We are grateful for the “The girls had a lot of intentions on paper flowers Boniface School and benefits girls and four boys. Reli- sisters’ commitment to our fun,” she said. “They really and had a Marian procession from having Sister Lenore gious vocations are a topic in church and school,” he said. enjoyed getting to know the in the chapel. Schwartz, OSF, as principal the home. “Our kids have had hard sisters and being around “They placed their flower and Sister Lucia as her fifth- “Whenever we talk about times with academic strug- other girls who love their intentions in front of a statue grade teacher. I also thought what God’s will for them gles due to language barriers faith. They really got along of Mary and sang the song it would be beneficial for her might be, we always remem- and the sisters always offer well together and we they learned at the begin- to see how the sisters live ber to tell them to keep their extra help to accommodate enjoyed putting it on for ning,” Sister Lucia said. “To and work together at the hearts open to this possibili- and help them succeed in them.” wrap everything up, we had convent. I do not believe my ty,” Daily said. “My girls their schooling. We are Girls were split into a rock, paper, scissors tourna- daughter has given any interact with the sisters blessed to have them as sis- groups of 10, “so there was a ment while waiting for their thought to a religious voca- every year during Vacation ters and as teachers of our camp feel to it. There were parents to pick them up.” tion, but she does see it mod- Bible School at St. Boniface. children.”

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Carmel parishioner answers calling in outreach to elderly

(Continued from Page 1) vases that people Hesher recent- with people who don’t even donate for the ly added rick- have their basic needs met,” “My kids have become bouquets. shaw rides to she said. “I talked to mis- close with some of the resi- “I think Connecting sionaries who said the elder- dents and enjoy it, but it can there’s a great Hearts’ ministry. ly often get left behind and be hard when they see peo- opportunity to “I partnered end up dying in the moun- ple decline and pass away,” bring joy to peo- with a company I tains without food. she said. ple in nursing found online “So I started praying, ask- Hesher decided to incor- homes — to let called Cycling ing God if there was some- porate her love of singing them know without Age, thing Connecting Hearts with the visits. Playing someone cares that is based in could do,” Hesher said. “As music from her phone, she and is thinking Copenhagen,” I was praying, a friend who and her children handed out of them,” Claps she said. “It’s had recently been on a Haiti sheet music and led resi- said. expensive, but I mission trip called. She said dents in songs. In January had a Facebook she had just been talking “We would have 20 or 30 2016, Hesher campaign to about how to raise money to people gathered to sing formed Connect- raise money for a build an elderly home in together,” she said. ing Hearts Inc. rickshaw and Haiti.” While attending daily The nonprofit several compa- The friend connected Hes- Mass at a Fishers parish, receives flower nies made dona- her with a man who leads Hesher noticed altar flowers donations from tions.” missions in Haiti, and she being thrown away. Random Acts of Hesher rides and her family are going “I thought I could use Flowers, a the rickshaw — there in December. In Febru- those for my ministry. I national charity, an electric-assist- ary, Connecting Hearts will asked and area parishes and Gigi’s Cup- ed trike with a be holding a fund-raiser to started giving me flowers cakes donates covered seat for build a home for the elderly that were left from funerals cupcakes month- two — from her in Haiti on land that has and other events,” Hesher ly to celebrate home in West- been donated. said. “At first, we just hand- nursing home field to the “We hope to employ ed out flowers when we residents’ birth- Monon Trail (a Haitians when the building sang. We began to receive so days. paved trail that is under way,” she said. “My many, I prayed about what The ministry runs from West- vision is to do mission trips to do and started making communicates field through with Connecting Hearts in them into bouquets.” with approxi- Carmel and on to Haiti, so people can experi- The Hesher family moved mately 40 volun- Jennie Hesher recently added rickshaw rides to downtown Indi- ence what it’s like to serve to Carmel and another vol- teers through Connecting Hearts’ ministry. She takes nursing anapolis). She the elderly there and share unteer has taken over coor- Facebook, send- home residents for an excursion on the Monon Trail then drives one the Gospel. dinating the visits and flow- ing messages and to lunch, which is donated by restaurants in or two nursing “All things are possible ers in Fishers. when help is downtown Carmel. (Photo provided) home residents with God,” Hesher said. “Now I am going to needed to make to the rickshaw “Everything that happens — Carmel nursing homes, ones bouquets and deliver them. get all my volunteers togeth- for an excursion and lunch, he just opens all these doors that Our Lady of Mt. Carmel “When we give people a er and we pray that the resi- which is donated by restau- and I know it’s God’s will.” priests visit,” Hesher said. bouquet, we ask if they dents will encounter Jesus rants in downtown Carmel. For more information or Lisa Claps, parish secre- would like to be prayed through us. I always pray Now Hesher’s outreach is to volunteer, visit the Con- tary at Our Lady of Mt. over,” Hesher said. “I have that the Holy Spirit will about to go global. necting Hearts Inc. Facebook Carmel, coordinates with seen more beautiful things come over them. When I’m “My family went on a page. Hesher to pass along extra happen with prayer than done, I can just see them mission trip to Mexico last flowers from the church and anything. Before deliveries, I have such peace.” year, and I saw such poverty

NOTICE John A. Arnott, 74, died June 4. He Gilberto Alejandro Garza ha solicitado el sacramento REST IN PEACE was a member of Our Lady of the Lakes del matrimonio en la Igle- in Monticello. sia Católica. Si alguien Tanya Wheatley Catlin, 60, died May conoce algún impedimento Please pray for the repose of the souls of o alguna razón por la cual 18. Lorraine Carter, 94, died June 2. este matrimonio no our departed brothers and sisters in the Peggy Zurlino, 89, died June 3. All were debería celebrarse, por Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana. members of St. Lawrence in Muncie. favor contacte la oficina Lenora Hannah Phillips, 90, died June del Vicario General de Julia Kellar, 85, died May 19. Karen nuestra diócesis llamando 6. She was a member of St. in al (765)269-4602, antes del Phillips, 74, died May 29. Both were Anderson. “Rejoice 6 de Julio del 2018. members of the Cathedral of St. Mary and Be Glad” of the in Lafay- Names of the deceased are provided at the Order your copy Gilberto Alejandro Jimenez ette. Garza has presented him- request of parishes in the diocese desiring to of Francis’ self for marriage in the Christy LeFavour, 46, died May 31. provide this information. apostolic exhortation Catholic Church. If anyone She was a member of in Gas “Gaudete et Exsultate”/ knows of any impedi- City. “Rejoice and Be Glad.” ments or any reason why Michael Thomas Leazenby, 53, died he should not be married, Visit the U.S. please contact the Vicar May 29. He was a member of All in bishops’ Web site: General’s Office at 765- Logansport. 269-4602 by July 6, 2018. www.usccb.org. June 17, 2018 The Catholic Moment Page 15

Guest column Supporting, nurturing fatherhood with honor and hope

By Laura Kelly Fanucci and changing diapers. you before your very eyes in giver of all life, human and fatherhood. Catholic News Service They’re sacrificing to pay for Egypt, as well as in the divine. May he bless the fa- Next to our sons’ tooth- college or moving to be near wilderness, where you saw ther of this child. He and his brushes in the bathroom sits Beer. Golf. TV. Mowing. grandkids. howCopyright the Lord, your material God, car- wife will be the first teachers a card with one of these im- Burping. Fishing. They are intimately in- ried you, as one carries his of their child in the ways of ages of St. Joseph: sitting in a According to greeting volved in the raising of chil- own child, all along your faith. May they be also the rocking chair, soothing the cards in the store aisles, this dren and the responsibilitiesPlease see thejourney weekly until youprint arrived edition at forbest full of teachers, content bearing wit- Christ child to sleep. is all that modern fa- of family life, navi- this place” (Dt 1:30-31). ness to the faith by what Years ago I placed it there thers care about. gating the competing Saints give us real-life ex- they say and do, in Christ in the hopes it might be a Father’s Day is demands of work amples of fathers devoted to Jesus our Lord.” quiet reminder for our boys clogged with low- and home with love. their families. Fatherhood deserves to be — just like their father’s ten- brow stereotypes. How can we as a St. Louis Martin wrote let- supported with words of der love for them — of what Dad just wants to Church support their ters to his daughters that re- love and gratitude. fatherhood means: everyday hog the remote con- callings? What veal a hardworking, tender- In contrast to the typical rhythms of love and duty, trol, crack a few crass sources of inspira- hearted parent: “If distance Father’s Day cards, Brother sacrifice and joy. jokes and drink a tion in our Catholic separates us a little, my heart Mickey McGrath, of the If our sons are called to cold one. Laura Kelly tradition offer ways is always close to you. So of St. Francis de become fathers, my prayer is He’s not nurtur- Fanucci to honor fathers? don’t worry and don’t be Sales, paints lively, loving that their Church will nur- ing, caring or in- Scripture holds sad, my children. ... A thou- depictions of St. Joseph with ture them just like this: in volved. He’s not devoted to tender images of fatherhood. sand kisses to everyone in Jesus: feeding the baby in his prayer and sacrament, his wife, children or grand- Moses reminds the Israelites my family. (Your father who workshop, holding the tod- through Scripture and saints, children. that God is both protective loves you.)” dler Christ on his lap, back- with honor and hope. But think about the fa- and nurturing: “The Lord, Sacraments bless the vo- packing to Jerusalem with The same ways we can thers you know. Chances are your God, who goes before cation of fathers, too. The rite teenage Jesus. Colorful, support fathers today. they defy such silly typecast- you, is the one who will fight of offers a blessing imaginative portraits that Fanucci is a regular colum- ing. They’re washing dishes for you, just as he acted with of the father: “God is the bring to life the affection of nist for Catholic News Service.

LOOKING BACK Saints You’re always welcome here. of the week These stories appeared in The Catholic Moment and its Come to St. Patrick Church, Oxford. predecessor, the Lafayette Copyright edition of Our Sunday Visitor: • 50 years ago, June 16, material 1968: Approximately 200 people attended a special memorial service June 6 for Please see the Sen. Robert F. Kennedy in weekly print the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, edition for full Lafayette. Father John Dun- content can, vice chancellor of the diocese, gave a eulogy. Alban • 25 years ago, June 20, (third century) 1993: St. Peter Church in Feast: June 20 Winamac has received a gift of bells, donated in memory Believed to be of lifelong parishioner Lu- Britain’s first martyr, cille Powers Gast. A carillon Alban was a pagan liv- of 14 cast bronze bells, rang- ing at Verulamium, now ing from 62 to 583 pounds, St. Albans. During a has been installed in the bell Roman persecution, he tower. sheltered a fleeing priest • 10 years ago, June 15, who baptized him, and 2008: A bronze statue honor- was himself arrested ing a saint who once walked and put to death. He is on the campus of Saint first mentioned in a Joseph’s College in Rensse- fifth-century life of St. laer was dedicated June 8. Germanus; the Venera- The new statue of St. ble expanded the Katharine Drexel stands in earlier story, including a the walkway between the lively account of the exe- education buildings and the cution by beheading and fieldhouse. some supernatural signs • Five years ago, June 16, that accompanied it. 2013: The recently restored When you are not with us, we miss you. Successive churches, in- stone “receiving vault” at St. cluding a Benedictine Mary Cemetery in Lafayette Lord’s Day Masses abbey and an Anglican has begun a new life as a Sunday: 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. cathedral, have occupied cemetery chapel. The exact the traditional hilltop age of the building is un- site of the martyrdom. known, but it could date to To see more Mass times across the Lafayette diocese, visit the Web site at www.dol-in.org and look for all of our parishes in coming weeks in The Catholic Moment. the 1860s. (Catholic News Service) Page 16 The Catholic Moment June 17, 2018

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More than 200 parishioners of All Saints Parish in Logansport re- sion. Following Benediction, parishioners celebrated with a traditional cently took part in a May crowning celebration which included a prayer Kermes Spring Carnival at their parish hall and former school play- service in the church, in which Mary was crowned and the parish was re- ground. (Photos courtesy Cecilio Martinez and Father Gustavo Lopez) consecrated to Mary’s protection, and an outdoor Eucharistic proces-