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It’s yours to be offered BY BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY How do you? Pages 11-13 his year it would seem more than ever Lent offers Tus an opportunity. The economic situation and the call of Christ, each in its own way and taken together, calls us to hear the cry of those in need. I know little about economics, but the commenta- Before the tors tell us that the lack of fiscal discipline is one of the reasons which has brought us to this difficult pope arrives time. We bought homes and cars we could not afford. We purchased things we did not need. Banks made A look at the changes in Africa loans without due diligence. Of course, as Christians, Page 3 we must question this, and remind ourselves that we are called to follow the Crucified One. We must ask why we, with the fullness of revelation in our hearts, were drawn into such a situation. Even if, by good fortune, we have escaped unemployment, and the sit- New York City uation has not affected us, who can say that we have not been part of a generation with greater attention to archbishop having rather than being, or taking rather than giving, devoted more time spent at the shopping malls rather Archbishop Timothy Dolan than in spiritual reading or a quiet visit to prayer in to succeed Cardinal Egan the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. Discipline, watchfulness over one’s self, fasting Page 5 and seeking out those in need, must become central TIM JOHNSON to our lives once again. Chris Hawkins, administrative associate for the diocesan communications office, prays in In many families, teenagers grow up with the front of the Blessed Sacrament. Bishop John M. D’Arcy has asked the faithful to pray before assumption that a spring break in Florida is a matter the Blessed Sacrament during the season of Lent. of a divine right. On Fire with St. Paul But now, the church presents to us, again, the cross We have looked excess in the face, and poor, will light our way. Above all, let Lent of Jesus Christ. No longer a source of shame, it has find that it does not satisfy. be a time of prayer, kneeling before the holy Living faith, living the law become a victory. For it is through the cross, that sin has Only Jesus Christ, crucified, buried, and Eucharist reserved in the tabernacle or in Page 10 been overcome, eternal life has become a sure promise, risen, Christ who awaits us at every solemn exposition. For it is only in prayer and grace has flowed into the hearts of humanity. It is Eucharist, Christ, whom we meet in the poor, that we really hear Jesus Christ. placed before us for what it always is, an instrument of only he can satisfy the hungers of humanity. May this Lent be a time of prayer for salvation. It calls us to a life of love for Jesus Christ, our Let us find him this Lent, or rather, allow every one. Let prayer lead us to meet the redeemer, and for the whole human family. him to find us. Small fastings, alms for the Risen One at Easter. March mania ICCL and CYO hoopsters hold TELLING OUR FAITH STORY tourneys Rites of Election, Calling of Page 17 I love the Catholic Church because she is the faithful Candidates in cathedrals bride of Christ. Not without The Rites of Election of Catechumens and recognition to Bishop John M. D’Arcy, ordi- scandal in her members, not Calling of Candidates will be celebrated in nary of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South the cathedrals in the Diocese of Fort Wayne- Bend. The catechumens and candidates are without her high and low South Bend the next two Sundays. from local and area parishes of the diocese. moments over the course of On March 1, the first Sunday of Lent, the All together, 550 to 600 catechumens and Rite of Election will take place in the candidates from throughout the diocese — the centuries. But always teaching without Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in along with their sponsors, families and guests fail, despite the storms of history, the ortho- downtown Fort Wayne at 2:30 p.m. On — are expected to attend the liturgies. March 8, the second Sunday of Lent, the Rite Prior to the ceremony, many of the cate- dox faith committed to the apostles by of Election will be held in St. Matthew chumens and candidates will take part in an Cathedral, South Bend, also at 2:30 p.m. optional rite in their respective parishes that Jesus himself. Glorious in her saints and Catechumens (those unbaptized) are same weekend called the Parish Celebration martyrs and liturgy, overflowing with wis- preparing for reception into full communion for Sending Catechumens for Election and with the Catholic Church by receiving the Candidates for Recognition by the Bishop. dom and clarity in her teachings and selfless sacraments of initiation — baptism, confir- The catechumens will sign their names in a generosity in her charity, she offers to all the mation and Eucharist — at the Easter Vigil. Book of the Elect that will be available for Candidates (those baptized in another faith Bishop D’Arcy to sign at the end of the Rite of fullness of truth and the means of salvation tradition) are preparing to receive confirma- Election — often referred to as the enrollment won by her founder Jesus Christ. tion and/or Eucharist at the Easter Vigil. of names. Each candidate also is included in During the liturgy, each catechumen/can- this rite but, out of respect for the validity of Tom Uebbing, South Bend didate and their sponsor will be presented for their baptism, normally do not sign the book. 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MARCH 1, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Official newspaper of the People are drawn every day Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856

PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy to the Catholic Church

EDITOR: Tim Johnson received into the church that they are a part home thinking about that extraordinary of a community far beyond their own local generation that came from Ireland and NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad parish or university. The bishop is the suc- made their way in this country asking noth- cessor of the apostles, and they learn that ing — but working hard and never missing Editorial Department they are joined to a church that is apostolic, Mass. I often feel unworthy of them — I PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan NEWS the church of Peter and Paul and John and probably am. FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, James — the church of the great fathers: John has already been to Finland to give Michelle Castleman, Karen Clifford, &NOTES Augustine, Polycarp and Irenaus; the a talk, and he is going to South Africa in Elmer J. Danch, Michelle Donaghey, church of St. Catherine of Siena; St. the spring, and he is a hockey player as Theresa of Avila; St. Elizabeth Ann Seton; well. When I meet him, the years roll back, Bonnie Elberson, Denise Fedorow, BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY and the early martyr and virgin — St. and I think gentle thoughts of people long Diane Freeby, May Lee Johnson, Sister Agnes. since gone to heaven. Margie Lavonis, CSC, Joe Kozinski and Through the bishop, they are joined to Deb Wagner Still they come the successor of Peter, Pope Benedict XVI. Every year, first at the Cathedral of the Mass at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, The Council of Teachers Business Department Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne, and Father Sorin’s church, is always special, In my first years here, there was a rela- one week later, at the co-cathedral of St. BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice and never more than this past Sunday, at tionship with an organization of teachers, Matthew’s in South Bend, we have the Rite AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber which many young people — both catechu- which was very adversarial. Later, I formed of Election. Each church is filled. Some mens and candidates — were joined in a Council of Teachers, and promised to go BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol years — people are standing. We live in a prayer in preparation for baptism at Easter [email protected] to every meeting the first two years, and time of consumerism. People seeking and (catechumens), and first holy Communion twice a year after that. It has been a bless- buying more than they can afford; one of and confirmation for the others (candi- Advertising Sales ing. Last week, for the second time this the causes for our present economic crisis. dates). year, I attended a meeting with this council, Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) Also, we know the distortion that is taking representing all the teachers in our diocese. (260) 456-2824 place about the beautiful gift of human sex- Through these meetings, I have come to Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) uality; and how this affects our young peo- The other John D’Arcy admire the men and women who teach in (574) 234-0687 ple. After a nice reception, I met another our schools. We have worked together to Web site: www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY On top of this, the family is under John D’Arcy. A few years ago, I had a call strengthen salaries, and conditions and ben- attack. Same-sex marriage is more and from a faculty member of the Notre Dame efits. We cannot equal public schools, Published weekly except the fourth more accepted, and so are same-sex adop- business school. There was a young man because they have taxation, which we do Sunday in June, first and third weeks in tions. being interviewed for a teaching job at not have. However, blessed by the generos- July, first week in August and last week These things are antithetical to the life of Notre Dame. His name was John D’Arcy. ity of our people, we have improved in December by the Diocese of Fort the church and to the will of God. They said to him, “Well, that’s the name of salaries and benefits. I have come to know Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun St., Yet, even in the midst of this, people are our bishop.” “I know,” he said, “I’m related these teachers and the difficulties they P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. drawn every day to the Catholic Church. experience. They in turn learn Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, The one drawing them, of IN, and additional mailing office. about the struggles we have in course, is Jesus Christ, “And keeping our schools strong. when I am lifted up from the POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: I cannot say enough about earth, I will draw everyone to Lent is a great time to be a priest. our chief financial officer, Mr. Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort myself. He said this indicating Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: Joe Ryan. 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I spent a whole afternoon A priest, who cares and lives with them this week at Warsaw, deadline is nine days before publica- out the life of the Good tion date. and it was a blessing. Shepherd, is a shining instru- to him.” Then a call came from the faculty LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- ment bringing people to the church. member interviewing him, asking if I knew comes original, signed letters about a John D’Arcy from Baltimore, who was Lenten memories issues affecting church life. Although related to me. I said I did not think I knew I will think of walking up the steep hill we cannot publish every letter we A Rite of Election at Notre Dame anyone from Baltimore, but it was possible. to Presentation Church for the 7 a.m. Mass. receive, we strive to provide a balanced One of the blessed parts of the Rite of Notre Dame then called John, who said, I will think of Friday afternoons’ Stations representation of expressed opinions Election at St. Matthew co-Cathedral Parish “Try Philadelphia.” “Oh, Philadelphia,” I and a variety of reflections on life in the of the Cross with the church packed and every year is the presence of a large num- said, “of course.” When the D’Arcys came overflowing, young boys throwing a base- church.We will choose letters for publi- ber of students who are preparing to enter cation based on reader interest, timeli- from Galway, some came to Boston and ball back and forth across the street on the the church from the colleges and universi- others to Philadelphia.” His grandfather, way to the stations. Lent is a great time to ness and fairness. Readers may agree or ties in South Bend. Most are from Notre disagree with the letter writers’ opin- Peter D’Arcy, and my father were cousins be a priest. There is the opportunity to be ions. Letters must not exceed 250 Dame, but there are always a few from and more like brothers. His grandfather, an instrument of the forgiveness of Christ words. All letters must be signed and Saint Mary’s College and Holy Cross like my dad, was a holy and gentle man. to so many. include a phone number and address College. However, this year comes that See you all next week. for verification.We reserve the right to immemorial custom, which as I told the edit letters for legal and other concerns. young people this week, may well go back Pretty good country to the time of the apostles. I refer to spring Two men, coming from Ireland at Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, break. Because spring break got in the way P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN approximately the same time, one man’s of the Rite of Election, we held a special son is the bishop of Fort Wayne-South 46856-1169; or e-mail: rite at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. [email protected] Bend, the other man’s grandson is a profes- Although it meant another long trip to sor at Notre Dame. ISSN 0891-1533 South Bend, I undertook it. There is a spe- We went into the famous Huddle, and USPS 403630 cial reason why the bishop is asked to lead had a sandwich, and I took the long drive these services. It shows those being MARCH 1, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3 Since ‘94, Africa has seen tremendous Bishop responds to the changes, but some issues remain Journal Gazette

BY BRONWEN DACHS editorial of Feb. 14, 2009

CAPE TOWN, South Africa BY BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY (CNS) — The African continent and the Catholic Church there he recent (Feb. 14, 2009) editorial in the Journal Gazette concern- have undergone tremendous ing Pope Benedict XVI shows a willful avoidance of all that has changes since the 1994 Synod of happened in recent history between the Catholic Church and our Bishops on Africa, yet poverty, T Jewish brothers and sisters. justice and reconciliation remain major issues for this October’s “The relationship between the Vatican and Jewish groups in the last couple of synod. decades has been at best formally polite and respectful but sometimes scratchy.” The 1994 synod “opened with Have they forgotten the visit of Pope John Paul II to Israel, in the the tremendous tragedy of Rwanda year 2000? and ended with the miracle of Nelson Mandela’s inauguration as “My own personal memories are of all that happened when the Nazis occupied president of South Africa,” said Poland during the war. I remember my Jewish friends and neighbors, some of Jesuit Father Peter Henriot, direc- whom perished, while others survived.” tor of the Jesuit Center for “Men, women and children cry out to us from the depths of the horror that they Theological Reflection in knew. How can we fail to heed their cry? No one can forget or ignore what hap- Zambia’s capital, Lusaka. pened. NO ONE CAN DIMINISH ITS SCALE.” This October’s special Synod “I have come to Yad Vashem to pay homage to the millions of Jewish people who, of Bishops for Africa will focus on stripped of everything, especially of their human dignity, were murdered in the “service, peace and reconciliation Holocaust.” and look at the challenges we need The reply of the prime minister of Israel was equally moving. to pay attention to,” he said. Pope Benedict XVI is sched- CNS PHOTO/FINBARR O’REILLY, REUTERS “You, Your Holiness, were a young witness to the tragedy. And as you wrote to uled to present the synod’s work- Boys pan for gold on a riverside at Iga Barriere in the resource-rich Ituri your Jewish childhood friend, you felt in some sense as if you yourself experienced the fate of Polish Jewry. When my grandparents, Elka and Shmuel Godin, mount- ing document March 19 in region of eastern Congo Feb. 15. Cameroon, on a trip that also ed the death trains at Umschlagplatz near their home in Warsaw, headed toward includes a visit to Angola. Bishops their fate at Treblinka — the fate of 3 million Jews from our homeland — you planning the October synod have Since 1994, “there have been noting that “we share stories to were there, and you remembered.” emphasized the need to find con- strong developments in efforts to enable the church in other coun- Nobody who loves truth and sincerity can call the words of the pope crete ways to apply results of their combat corruption,” Father Egan tries to strengthen our successes or the response of the prime minister “formally polite” or “scratchy.” 1994 meeting “to an Africa thirst- said, noting that the African Peer and eliminate our pitfalls in their The Journal Gazette failed to take notice of another pope whose fam- ing for reconciliation and seeking Review Mechanism, an African own work.” ily knew the Nazi oppression first hand. justice and peace.” self-monitoring system for mem- Cardinal Napier spoke of other In interviews with Catholic ber states of the African Union, changes to the Catholic Church in “Today too I wish to reaffirm that I intend to continue with great vigor on the News Service, church leaders was set up in 2003. Africa. path towards improved relations and friendship with Jewish people, following the spoke of how Africa has changed Although African leaders “have He said that since the last decisive lead given by Pope John Paul II.” — Visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Cologne since 1994 and the challenges that failed in terms of calling African synod, the Inter-Regional Synagogue, June 10, 2005. remain. (Zimbabwean President Robert) Meeting of Bishops of Southern What about the visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Auschwitz in 2006, U.S.-born Father Henriot, who Mugabe to order,” there are signs Africa, representing Catholics in which he described in his recent meeting with Jewish leaders. has lived in Zambia since the late that this reluctance “to be seen nine countries, “has held at least 1980s, said poor African countries attacking a fellow African leader” three successful conferences, “What words can adequately convey that profoundly moving experience. As I “have become more entwined with is changing, he said. focusing on self-reliance, strategic walked through the entrance to that place of horror, the scene of such untold suf- globalization” since 1994. South African Cardinal Wilfrid planning and good governance.” fering, I meditated on the countless number of prisoners, so many of them Jews, “We have become more influ- Napier of Durban, one of three Other regional bishops’ confer- who had trodden that same path into captivity at Auschwitz and in all the other enced by the economic and mili- papally appointed presidents of the ences have had similar meetings. prison camps. tary concerns of other countries,” October synod, said Catholic lead- On the continent, interreligious Why did the Journal Gazette not study the words of Pope John Paul Father Henriot said. For example, ers in many African countries have dialogue, especially between II during Lent, 1999, when he made a public Act of Repentance for the a structural adjustment program been coming to South Africa for Christians and Muslims, “has sins of Catholics over 2,000 years, including the sins of Catholics against imposed on Zambia by the World help with setting up effective jus- improved enormously,” the cardi- Jews, whom he called with biblical affection “the People of the Bank and the International tice and peace structures. nal said. He noted that Archbishop Covenant.” Monetary Fund “might have made Countries such as Sudan, Rwanda, John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan of Surely, the Journal Gazette would want its readers to be aware of the the economy more efficient, but it Congo, Ethiopia and Malawi are Abuja, Nigeria, co-chairs the words of John Paul II inside the Roman synagogue. has no social face,” he said. looking to Catholics in South African Council of Religious “We have lower literacy levels, Africa to show how they recov- Leaders that was established in “I would like once more to express a word of abhorrence for the genocide decreed a high AIDS rate and other health ered from the years of the strict 2003. against the Jewish people during the last war, which led to the Holocaust of mil- concerns,” Father Henriot said, racial segregation system of He also said social communica- lions of innocent victims. noting that such programs led to apartheid. tions have improved with the set- “Precisely this people, which received from God the commandment, ‘Thou shalt not “curtailed budgets that had a nega- Cardinal Napier told CNS the ting up of Catholic radio stations kill,’ has experienced in itself to a particular degree what killing means.” tive impact on hospitals and Pretoria-based Denis Hurley Peace in many African countries. The Journal Gazette failed to report efforts surrounding the lifting of schools.” Institute was set up in 2005 to The political landscape in many the excommunication. “With the global economic cri- enable the Southern African countries has changed, too. Since sis, the poor are becoming poorer Catholic Bishops’ Conference to the 1994 Rwandan genocide, in 1. The pope, as part of his vocation to seek unity, responded to frequent requests with factors such as the price of “respond to continental demands.” which an estimated 937,000 peo- from the superiors of the group, which had separated themselves from the church. basic foods in African countries For instance, he said, in ple were killed, the country has 2. The four bishops have no canonical function in the church and are forbidden to being affected by skyrocketing December he and Father Sean undergone a “gradual democratiza- exercise any ministry within it. They must first accept the teaching of Vatican II, prices in First World countries,” he O’Leary, director of the institute, tion,” said Father Egan. including the proper relationship between Catholics and Jews. said. traveled to Burundi, which had But while the country “has sta- 3. “In order to be allowed to function as a bishop within the church, Bishop Some Catholic officials spoke emerged from years of civil war. bilized and its infrastructure has Richard Williamson must distance himself in an absolutely unequivocal and public of how African countries are tak- Burundi’s church leaders were improved dramatically” with the way from his positions regarding the Shoah (Holocaust), which were unknown to ing more responsibility for helping seeking help setting up a truth and rebuilding of schools and hospi- the Holy Father at the time of his remission of the excommunication.” — Vatican each other. reconciliation commission on the tals, “the hostilities and prejudices Secretariate of State, Feb. 4, 2009. “To gain credibility internation- lines of the South African commis- (between ethnic Tutsis and Hutus) In a few weeks, I will engage in a long-scheduled Catholic-Jewish ally as a democratic continent,” sion that dealt with human rights still run deep,” said Father Egan. dialogue in Fort Wayne. I have been inspired to do this by the teaching African leaders need “to hold each abuses under apartheid. These prejudices, which “have of my church and the example and invitation of dear Jewish friends in other accountable,” said Jesuit “We also went to Sudan to gone underground since the shock this diocese. It will be the ninth time I have been privileged to be so Father Anthony Egan, a member share information on how the of the genocide,” arise from “a engaged during my service here. Twice, I have been assisted by a cardi- of South Africa’s Jesuit Institute church in South Africa dealt with combination of tribalism and ten- nal from Rome. who specializes in history and issues of justice” during and after sions over economic resources and Bishop John M. D’Arcy ethics. apartheid, Cardinal Napier said, power,” he said. Feb. 19, 2009 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MARCH 1, 2009 Red River State attempts to fix federal immigration: Lenten Menu Increase hardships for immigrant families (Every Friday & Saturday) INDIANAPOLIS — One family, Father Fox said when he was in the Fort Wayne Marriott two immigration statuses — par- questioned by the Senate panel ents are undocumented, children following his testimony, he was 305 E. Washington Center Road American citizens. This summa- INDIANA pleased that he was able to reiter- 484-0411 ext. 310 rizes one of the primary problems ate some of the points that the in addressing the complexity of CATHOLIC U.S bishops make in the area of for reservations immigration law especially ones immigration. “The rights of the that penalize the undocumented. CONFERENCE individual, the dignity of the Appetizers The pathway to legal citizenship human person override the right BY BRIGID CURTIS AYER Pan Seared Five Spice Scallops...with orange vanilla sauce can commonly take more than a of nations to enforce borders.” Cheese Tasting Plate decade to attain, and for many “It is not uncommon in areas there is no clear or legal way to where sheriffs are more aggres- Soft Brie Cheese, Maytag Bleu Cheese, gain entry into the United States whole security in jeopardy,” he sive that immigrants are being Smoked Gouda Cheese served with Toast Points & Crackers — but jobs and a better way of said. “What we have is a crisis picked up and are being deported Soups life are clearly an attractive and here. These are the same people without an order of deportation Mike’s Famous Clam Chowder • French Onion Soup attainable reality. So immigrants who were permitted to get dri- nor have these people committed Entrees arrive in droves to America. ver’s licenses as long as they had any crime,” said Father Fox. Each entree served with soup or salad and choice of side dish Federal immigration law clear- some kind of identification. Now “This kind of proposal encour- Lump Crab Stuffed Atlantic Salmon ly is broken, but can or should these same wage earners are ages sheriffs and police officers Served with maitre d’hotel butter states intervene to fix it? Some being denied a renewal of there to take more personal initiative to state lawmakers think so, but the driver’s license,” said Father enforce federal immigration laws, Black and White Sesame Seed Crusted Ahi Tuna church and many others testified Gibson. which they have no business With wasabi, teriyaki and ginger at a recent Senate hearing in “Laws like this one and others doing.” like it that target businesses who Fennel Crusted Tilapia opposition to a proposed law that Glenn Tebbe, executive direc- Pan Seared with fresh shaved fennel not only delves into federal terri- employ immigrants are doing tor of the Indiana Catholic tory, but could create more prob- nothing but furthering the crisis,” Conference, testified in opposi- New Castle Fish-n-Chips lems for all immigrant families said Father Gibson. “Because tion to the bill citing moral con- Served with fries, slaw and honey tarter sauce (documented and undocumented), when employers release employ- cerns the church has for families employers and the health of an ees who are undocumented or and the harmful impact SB 580 Seafood Gratin when authorities try to step in Sauteed Scallops, shrimp and crabmeat in a mornay sauce. already ailing Indiana economy. would have on families and chil- Served with toast points Senate Bill 580, the undocu- and get undocumented people dren around the state. mented immigrants’ bill, which and take them out, they usually Angela Adams, associate Linquini with White Clam Sauce passed a Senate Pensions and are parents. The parents are not attorney at Lewis & Kappes, a about to leave because they have Lenten menu starts Ash Wednesday, Feb 25 and is available every Labor Committee Feb. 18 by a law firm that works with immi- Friday & Saturday until Good Friday, April 10 Hours: 4:30 - 10:00 pm (Dinner Only) unanimous vote, would create wives and children. gration law said, “Our position is additional penalties for undocu- “Everyone agrees the immi- that immigration is a federal mented immigrants who drive gration laws are broken. The only issue and they are the best without a valid driver’s license way to address it is to make the equipped handle and enforce it. and create mandates and fines on law clear and respectful to basic We definitely need comprehen- businesses who employ undocu- human rights. Laws that go sive and meaningful immigration mented workers. against the immigrant only exac- reform, but that needs to come Father Steve Gibson, pastor of erbate the problem. It doesn’t from the federal government.” Notice of St. Mary Catholic Church in East cure anything,” he said. Also testifying in opposition Chicago, a parish with a large “The cities up here in north- to the bill were representatives ANNUAL Hispanic community and west Indiana would collapse from the business community Franciscan Father Tom Fox, who without the immigrant communi- who raised concerns about the CLEANUP serves as a Hispanic ministry ty. The many service jobs these negative impact the bill would assistant in the Archdiocese of people have serve in many have on businesses during this at Catholic Cemetery Indianapolis, know first hand the respects as the backbone of the tough economic time and repre- plight of the Hispanic families community. Without them these sentatives from victims of The Catholic Cemetery of Fort Wayne will conduct cities would just collapse their ANNUAL CLEANUP of decorations from resulting from flawed federal domestic violence groups raised March 15 thru March 31. immigration laws and the addi- overnight. And people know that. concerns the bill would further tional damage a law like Senate Mayors of the cities up here inhibit victims from getting need- Please do NOT place any decorations during this entire Bill 580 will have on these fami- know that. That’s why some ed help. time. If you wish to save your decoration, please have lies if it passes. mayors are more kind than others it removed BEFORE March 15 or call the Catholic Father Gibson said, “The truth to the immigrants.” Cemetery Office, 426-2044, by March 12, of the matter is there have been Father Tom Fox who testified 300,000 people who lost their in opposition to SB 580 told law- and we will hold it for you no more than 30 days. makers: “Everybody acts as if Decorations may be placed AFTER March 31. driver’s licenses last year in We thank you for your cooperation. Indiana. Most of them are the you can separate the undocu- To explore the ICC’s new, online, family wage earner. Then you mented and documented families, public policy tool and join the ICC add spouses and children to that but this has been going on so network go to the ICC Web page and you’re talking about a half a long that there are hardly any at www.indianacc.org and click Parish Mission million people who have their families that are not mixed.” “Legislative Action Center.” at SS Peter and Paul Parish Huntington Lent: Our Baptismal Retreat All Saints Featuring: Fr. Tom Richstatter, OFM Religious Goods 3506 South Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne March 1, 2, 3, at 7:00 each night 260-456-9173 Fr. Tom is a Franciscan priest and Professor of Liturgy and (across from South Side High School) STORE HOURS Sacramental Theology at St. Meinrad School of Theology. Mon. & Tues. 9:30 - 5:00 First Communion and Confirmation Gifts, He is a parish priest, lecturer, and author. 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BY LISA EVERETT of theater and by his 1999 Letter to College, offered to book Driscoll Milwaukee to succeed him Artists. Auditorium and cosponsor the play WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope “In many ways, we look to him in order to make it accessible to Benedict XVI named Archbishop NOTRE DAME — In honor of the for inspiration,” O’Brien says. “He college students as well. Timothy M. Dolan of Milwaukee Year of St. Paul, the diocesan knew of using the word and bring- “The Journey of St. Paul” as archbishop of New York and Office of Family Life, in coopera- ing it to bear on stage and affecting begins in Acts 25, where Paul, a accepted the resignation of tion with Holy Cross Parish and people and moving them. As a prisoner of the Romans, is brought Cardinal Edward M. Egan, who Holy Cross College campus min- member of an before King has headed the archdiocese since istry, is sponsoring two perform- underground the- The Journey of St. Paul Agrippa and ances of the play, “The Journey of ater troupe, he Bernice and is 2000. Shipwrecks, stonings, miracles, and more! The appointment was St. Paul” this Spring. Scheduled risked his life to asked to tell his announced Feb. 23 in Washington for March 26 and 27 at 7 p.m. in do good through story to them. by Archbishop Pietro Sambi, apos- Driscoll Auditorium at Holy Cross dramatic art, We see, in flash- tolic nuncio to the United States. College, the play will be staged by which is a lot back, the apos- In a statement directed at the a four-person cast from the Theatre more than most tle’s amazing auxiliary bishops, priests, men and of the Word, a new production actors do.” journey, from his women religious, seminarians and company based in St. Louis. Besides serv- persecution of The touring dramatic troupe ing as artistic the early “committed Catholics of this won- CNS PHOTO/JIM STIPE, CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES derful church,” Archbishop Dolan was founded in 2007 by Kevin director and Christians, and Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan of O’Brien, a veteran actor, play- said he was “honored, humbled actor for the Performed live in your area by the nationally recognized his presence at Milwaukee is pictured in a 2008 wright and former atheist, who Theatre of the Theater of the Word, Incorporated. the martyrdom and happy to serve as your pastor.” file photo provided by Catholic “I pledge to you my love, my came into the Catholic Church in Word, O’Brien of Stephen, to life, my heart, and I can tell you Relief Services. 2000, along with his wife, Karen. also hosts the new series, The his dramatic conversion on the already that I love you,” he added. O’Brien’s previous production Theatre of the Word Incorporated, road to Damascus, his blindness, company, Upstage, had been per- He will be installed by also worked for five years on the on EWTN. baptism, and zeal for Christ, his forming comedy-murder mysteries Archbishop Sambi as archbishop staff of the apostolic nunciature in As a way to celebrate the Year shipwrecks, stonings, miracles and for dinner theaters around the of New York April 15 at St. Washington. of St. Paul and to help Catholics exorcisms and even his confronta- country when he was asked to Patrick’s Cathedral. Cardinal Egan The oldest of five children of and other Christians to become tion with Peter over the observance stage some scenes for an EWTN will continue as apostolic adminis- Robert and Shirley Dolan, Timothy more familiar with the life and of the Jewish law. Through all this, series on G.K. Chesterton. He then trator of the archdiocese until then. Michael Dolan studied at Holy faith of the great “Apostle to the we meet the bold, courageous developed a one-man show on Archbishop Dolan, a St. Louis Infant Grade School in Baldwin, Gentiles,” Kevin decided to devel- “apostle to the Gentiles” and see Hilaire Belloc and before long was native who turned 59 Feb. 6, has Mo.; St. Louis Preparatory op a play drawn from the Acts of the undeniable power of the Holy putting together shows with been head of the Milwaukee Seminary and Cardinal Glennon the Apostles and Paul’s own let- Spirit working in him. By the end Catholic themes and characters. Archdiocese since 2002 and was College in St. Louis; and the North ters. even the cynical King Agrippa Two years ago, O’Brien found- an auxiliary bishop of the St. American College. “Not only are Paul’s epistles states, “Paul, you almost persuade ed the Theatre of the Word, whose Louis Archdiocese for a year Ordained a priest of the St. inspired writings,” notes O’Brien, me to become a Christian.” mission is to before that. Louis Archdiocese June 19, 1976, who plays Paul The show is approximately one evangelize and Cardinal Egan, who turns 77 Father Dolan served as a parish in the perform- hour long and is geared toward a catechize April 2, was ordained a priest of priest, earned a doctorate in church ance, “but his general audience. While it is suit- through the dra- the Chicago Archdiocese and history at The Catholic University “Paul, you almost dramatic stories able for families with school-aged matic arts. served as an auxiliary bishop of of America in Washington, worked — scourgings, children, it is not designed to hold “As theatrical the New York Archdiocese, 1985- at the apostolic nunciature, served shipwrecks — the attention of those under the age artists, we’re persuade me to 88, and bishop of Bridgeport, on the faculty at Kenrick-Glennon make for a of 6 or 7. Admission to the play is taking words on Conn., 1988-2000. Seminary in St. Louis and was rec- tremendous free, but a ticket is required to paper, fleshing Both Cardinal Egan and tor at the North American College become a Christian.” play.” ensure that attendance at each per- them out on Archbishop Dolan have back- for seven years. Holy Cross formance does not exceed the stage and trying grounds that include extensive He returned to the Archdiocese KING AGRIPPA parishioner Jane capacity of Driscoll Auditorium, to incarnate the service in Rome and/or at the of St. Louis as auxiliary bishop in Murphy heard which is 210 people. A free-will Word of God in Vatican. June 2001 and was appointed about the show offering will be taken up at the end our actions in Cardinal Egan worked for 14 archbishop of Milwaukee a year last spring and of each performance to offset the everything we years as a judge in the Roman later. thought that it cost of the play. Tickets may be say and do. I see Rota, the Vatican court of appeals In the U.S. Conference of would be won- picked up beginning March 2 at it as a way of for canonical cases, especially Catholic Bishops, he was a mem- derful to bring it the following locations: more intensely living out my faith. those related to marriage. He also ber of the Committee on Budget to her parish sometime during the • South Bend Chancery, 114 W. Dramatic art lends itself to religion was on the faculty of the Pontifical and Finance and the Subcommittee Year of St. Paul. She approached Wayne St. (second floor), (574) and spirituality in general, and North American College, the U.S. on the Church in Africa, as well as the diocesan Office of Family Life 234-0687 Christian evangelization in particu- seminary in Rome. chairman of the board of directors to ask for assistance in bringing • Holy Cross Parish, 920 Wilber lar,” O’Brien says. Archbishop Dolan studied for of Catholic Relief Services. He the play to South Bend and the St. (parish office), (574) 233-2179 The vision for the production the priesthood in Rome and was also served as a consultant to the search began for an appropriate • Holy Cross College, 54515 company was inspired in part by rector of the North American Committee on International Justice venue. 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The California, has been criticized by pope, speaking in German at his many Catholics for her support for noon blessing Feb. 22, asked for keeping abortion legal. “His prayers to St. Peter so that “distur- Holiness took the opportunity to bances and storms do not shake speak of the requirements of the the church” and that Catholics natural moral law and the church's remain united in faith and love. consistent teaching on the dignity Two days earlier, addressing stu- of human life from conception to dents at Rome’s diocesan semi- natural death,” the Vatican said in nary, the pope recalled St. Paul’s a statement about the Feb. 18 admonition to Galatian Christians meeting. Pelosi was making an not to “go on biting and devouring official visit to Italy to meet mem- one another” but instead to be bers of the U.S. military stationed guided by the Spirit. “St. Paul in the country and to discuss com- refers here to the polemics that mon security concerns with Italian emerge where faith degenerates government leaders. Her 15- into intellectualism and humility minute meeting with Pope is replaced by the arrogance of Benedict took place in a small being better than the other,” the room in the Vatican audience hall pope said. “We see clearly that after the pope's weekly general today, too, there are similar situa- audience. In a statement released tions where, instead of joining in by her staff, Pelosi said, “In our communion with Christ, in the conversation, I had the opportuni- body of Christ which is the ty to praise the church’s leadership church, each one wants to be supe- in fighting poverty, hunger and rior to the other and with intellec- global warming, as well as the tual arrogance maintains that he is Holy Father’s dedication to reli- CNS PHOTO/MIKE CRUPI, CATHOLIC COURIER better,” he said. gious freedom and his upcoming trip and message to Israel.” Mike Perrotta, who was laid off by a large company before he embarked on a successful Cardinal George pledges freelance consulting career, speaks during a Feb. 19 meeting of the New Horizons Pope sets dates to Network Support Group at St. Joseph's Church in Penfield, N.Y. The group provides sup- bishops’ support canonize 10, including port, guidance and networking opportunities to people in search of new careers. to social justice ministers Blesseds Damien, Jeanne WASHINGTON (CNS) — Saying that the church’s social mission VATICAN CITY (CNS) — in February, and the tentative Traditionalist bishop says Two GOP leaders write can ease the suffering of the poor Blessed Damien de Veuster, a mis- schedule included a number of and voiceless, the president of the sionary priest who served patients important pastoral and interreli- reconciliation with to Cardinal Rigali on life U.S. Conference of Catholic with Hansen’s disease in Hawaii, gious events. The proposed itiner- Bishops pledged the full support will be canonized by Pope ary would take the pope to Jordan Vatican may not be easy issues in Congress of the U.S. bishops to the hun- May 8-11, for a visit to the new Benedict XVI Oct. 11 at the ROME (CNS) — The head of the WASHINGTON (CNS) — Two dreds of people working in social King Hussein Mosque in Amman, Vatican, the Vatican said. The traditionalist Society of St. Pius X Republican leaders in the House ministry across the country. meetings with Jordanian officials, a same day the pope will also can- said reconciliation with the wrote to Cardinal Justin Rigali of Cardinal Francis E. George of Mass for Catholics in a soccer sta- onize Blessed Jeanne Jugan, who Vatican on doctrinal issues may be Philadelphia pledging their sup- Chicago told more than 500 min- dium, a stop at Jesus’baptism site at founded the Little Sisters of the difficult because of different per- port “in the defense of all human isters gathered at a Washington the Jordan River and a pilgrimage Poor, and three others. The canon- spectives on the Second Vatican life.” The lawmakers, Minority hotel for the Feb. 22 opening Mass to Mount Nebo, where Moses once izations will take place during the Council. Bishop Bernard Fellay, Leader John Boehner of Ohio and of the annual Catholic Social looked out at the Promised Land. Synod of Bishops for Africa and superior general of the Swiss- Rep. Thaddeus McCotter of Ministry Gathering that the bish- The pope would travel from Jordan are expected to be celebrated in St. based society, said Pope Benedict Michigan, chairman of the House ops desire to work closely with to Israel May 11 and visit the Yad Peter’s Square. The pope presided XVI’s recent lifting of the excom- Republican Policy Committee, social service providers and peace Vashem Holocaust memorial in over a Feb. 21 consistory that gave munications of himself and three told Cardinal Rigali in the Feb. 17 and justice advocates in a time of Jerusalem the same day. Over the final approval for the canonization other bishops was a positive step letter they “look forward” to extreme hardship. “Without apol- next three and a half days, he would of 10 people, including Blessed toward establishing full commun- working with him during the cur- ogy, I tell you that the bishops visit the Western Wall, sacred to Damien, a Belgian-born member ion. “We have already responded rent term of Congress. Cardinal want to be with you,” Cardinal Jews; meet with Jewish and of the Congregation of the Sacred by affirming our desire to proceed Rigali is chairman of the U.S. George said during his homily. Muslim leaders; hold talks with Hearts of Jesus and Mary. Born in with a positive spirit along the bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life “You cannot be yourself and about Israeli and Palestinian leaders; visit 1840, Blessed Damien spent the path of discussion indicated by the Activities. The cardinal had sent a the social mission of the church a Palestinian refugee camp; and cel- last 16 years of his life caring for Holy Father,” Bishop Fellay said letter Feb. 5 to all members of without the bishops’ presence and ebrate Mass in Bethlehem, patients with Hansen’s disease, or in an interview Feb. 16 with the Congress urging lawmakers to their cooperation,” the cardinal Nazareth and Jerusalem. Before leprosy, on the island of Molokai. Swiss newspaper Le Nouvelliste. retain pro-life provisions in appro- said. “They pledge that presence returning to Rome May 15, the ten- He died in 1889 and was beatified “But we do not want to do this in priations bills they must approve and that cooperation, but you have tative schedule calls for the pope to in 1995. Last July, Pope Benedict haste. When one walks through a to keep the government funded to help us to know how to help hold a brief ecumenical encounter authorized the publication of a minefield, prudence and modera- past March 5. “At a time when you. We depend upon you to help and visit the Church of the Holy decree recognizing a miracle tion are necessary,” he said. Asked more Americans than ever may the church’s social mission take Sepulcher. There was talk of a papal attributed to the intercession of whether he had hope of reaching a require life-affirming assistance on flesh and meaning. Together stop in war-devastated Gaza, but Blessed Damien, clearing the way doctrinal consensus with the pope, from the government for their we discover again what it means Vatican sources said there were no for his canonization. Bishop Fellay responded: “That basic needs, efforts to force to be in Christ and we discover firm plans for such an event; seems difficult. Certainly he Americans to subsidize the denial that we can’t be in Christ except instead, a delegation of Gaza resi- seems close to us on the question and destruction of life would be together,” he said. dents was expected to attend one of Papal trip to Holy Land of liturgy. On the other hand, he especially tragic,” Cardinal Rigali the papal Masses. The Vatican’s holds very deeply to the innova- wrote. Boehner and McCotter said takes shape chief papal trip planner was expect- tions of Vatican II.” they were “committed to working ed to meet with local organizers in VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope to retain, and not weaken, laws late February to work out a defini- Benedict XVI’s planned trip to the that prohibit using federal funds Holy Land was slowly taking shape tive schedule for the visit. MARCH 1, 2009 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7

St. Michael, Plymouth Ecumenical group to to host parish mission meet PLYMOUTH — St. Michael SOUTH BEND — The Diocese of Parish will host a parish mission Fort Wayne-South Bend and the from March 8-12. The mission AROUND THE DIOCESE Episcopal Diocese of Northern theme is “We Are the Carpenter’s Indiana are sponsoring an ecumeni- Tools.” Sessions are as follows: cal study group to examine the • Sunday, March 8: Tool of Anglican/Roman Catholic joint Faith, with speakers Lisa Marino document: “Mary: Grace and Hope and Holy Cross Father Chris Cox A FRIENDSHIP ADVENTURE AT SACRED HEART, WARSAW in Christ.” The group will meet on • Monday, March 9: Tool of the Mondays of March from 6-8:30 Hope, with speaker Father Tom p.m. at Holy Trinity Episcopal Shoemaker Church, 915 N. Olive St. A soup • Tuesday, March 10: Tool of dinner will be provided. To register Forgiveness, with reconciliation contact Nancy Cavadini at (574) service. The speaker will be Bishop 291-6404. John M. D’Arcy • Wednesday, March 11: Tool of St. Jude hosts Sharing, with speaker Carl Loesch • Thursday, March 12: Tool of kindergarten open Love, with Eucharist and closing house Mass, with speaker Father Bill Kummer SOUTH BEND — St. Jude The evening services will be Catholic School will host kinder- held at St. Michael Church and garten information night for future will begin at 7 p.m. There will also kindergarten students and their be morning sessions immediately families on March 5 from 6-8 p.m. following the 8:30 a.m. Mass led by Formal presentations by teacher Joseph Caudle, associate director of Mary Johnson and recent St. Jude the Office of Spiritual kindergarten parents will begin at Development. 6:30 p.m. Free child care and refreshments will be provided. St. Joseph, Roanoke, “We would like to extend this open house invitation to any family and St. Catherine-Nix seeking a faith-based kindergarten Settlement, host mission education for their child,” said Stephen Donndelinger, St. Jude ROANOKE — St. Joseph, School principal. Roanoke and St. Catherine-Nix PROVIDED BY SACRED HEART SCHOOL St. Jude School’s full day Settlement Parishes will host a The students at Sacred Heart Elementary in Warsaw received a belated Catholic School’s kindergarten program includes reli- parish mission from March 15-18. gion and core academic instruction. The mission theme will be, “Run Week treat. Ronald McDonald came to school for a special assembly. The program A half-day option is also available. the Race with Christ.” Sessions are focused on friendship, cooperation, anti-bullying and active play. Ronald McDonald Johnson emphasizes religious, aca- as follows: demic and literacy development in • Sunday, March 15: Faith — entertained the children with music, magic and lots of humor. In the photo, from left, the morning, while students have “Ready, Set, Go,” with speaker students are Macy Glenn, Blake McGarvey, Cameryn Friedrich, Blake Bolland and Valesca more opportunities for creative Bishop John M. D’Arcy play, rest and social learning in the • Monday, March 16: Mercy — Aguilar. afternoon. “Strengthened by Grace,” includes St. Jude offers Catholic educa- reconciliation service with Father Redeemer Radio, said, “We are lic relations director for the Knights Church groups, schools and tion through eighth grade and is Tony Steinacker excited to have Bob on board, espe- and writes a monthly column that companies are encouraged to form located at 19657 Hildebrand St., off • Tuesday, March 17: Prayer — cially because of his extensive busi- appears in all five Catholic dioce- a walk team and collect donations; Johnson Rd. “Keeping the Pace,” with speaker ness experience and all of the fine san newspapers in the state. money can be designated to support For more information, contact Franciscan Sister Marilyn Ellert work he does for the Knights of He is married to Kathleen a particular agency, or be shared Principal Donndelinger at (574) • Wednesday, March 18: Columbus. There are businesses Hartenstein, a teacher at St. Joseph- among them all. Online credit card 291-3820 or visit www.stjude- Eucharist — “Doing All Things just waiting to be asked about Hessen Cassel School, and they donations can be made on the walk school.net. Through Christ, ” includes clos- underwriting our Catholic pro- have two children. Web site. A T-shirt will be given to ing Mass, with speaker Father Jim gramming.” all who register and attend and St. Patrick’s Day party Stoyle Hartenstein has been involved 5K walk assists the there will be opportunities for SOUTH BEND — St. Patrick The evening services will be with Redeemer Radio from its incentive prizes for those who col- held at St. Joseph Church in homeless Parish will host its annual St. inception. He is a regular voice tal- lect $100 or more. In addition to Patrick’s Day party on Saturday, Roanoke and will begin at 7 p.m. ent for the station and serves as a entertainment, there will be snacks There will also be morning sessions SOUTH BEND — During the March 14, from 12-4 p.m. The host and announcer during months of April and May, the state and water available to all partici- event, which includes a traditional immediately following the 8 a.m. Sharathons, the special fundraising pants, as well as a goody bag pro- Mass led by Jennifer Kohrman, of Indiana will see thousands of dinner of corned beef, cabbage, drives held each spring and fall. people walking and raising funds to vided by sponsors. potatoes, carrots, bread and bever- associate director Office of Recently retired from A.G. Businesses are encouraged to Spiritual Development. support the men, women and chil- age, will be held in the St. Patrick Edwards/Wachovia Securities, dren who are homeless. Eleven consider opportunities for corporate Parish gymnasium located at 308 Redeemer Radio Hartenstein worked as an invest- walks, called Homeward Bound: sponsorships to support the walk at S. Scott St. Child’s meal includes ment broker for 19 years. In addi- Indiana’s 5K Walk to Provide various giving levels. hot dog on bun, chips and a drink. welcomes Bob tion, he has several years of experi- Housing and Fight Homelessness, Agencies participating this year Admission is free and meal Hartenstein ence in broadcast news, including will take place in major cities are: The Center for the Homeless, tickets are $10 for adults, $3 for as news director for stations throughout the state to bring aware- Dismas House, Habitat for children. WHHH in Warren, Ohio, WFAH in Humanity of St. Joseph County, FORT WAYNE — Redeemer ness to the issues of homelessness. There will also be a Celtic Alliance, Ohio, and WCUE Hannah’s House, Hope Ministries, Radio — Catholic Radio AM 1450 The Homeward Bound Walk is a Mass at 9 a.m. in St. Patrick Akron/Cleveland. Indiana Legal Services, Inc., Life — WLYV, announced that Bob project of the Indiana Coalition on Church. A parishioner of St. Joseph- Treatment Centers, Madison Hartenstein will serve as director of Housing and Homeless Issues. For more information call the Hessen Cassel Church, where he Center, St. Vincent de Paul Society underwriting. Hartenstein is a well- The seventh annual local event St. Patrick rectory during office facilitates the RCIA program, of St. Joseph County, United known and respected fixture in both will be held Saturday, May 9, start- hours at (574) 232-5839. serves as a lector and is an extraor- Religious Community and Youth the business and Catholic commu- ing and finishing at the College dinary minister of the Eucharist, Service Bureau. nities of Fort Wayne. Football Hall of Fame, with regis- Hartenstein is also active with the For more information visit Correction As director of underwriting, tration opening at 8 a.m. There will Knights of Columbus and is past www.homewardboundindiana.org Hartenstein will oversee the promo- be light refreshments, a fitness At Christ the King the Wednesday Indiana state membership director. or contact Sarah Greenawalt, at tion and development of tax- instructor to warm up the crowd The Indiana Knights rank 17th in (574) 235-4150, ext. 231. Mass time has been changed from deductible contributions to support and a deejay to keep the walkers the worldwide membership drive. noon to 5:30 p.m. beginning daily operations and programming energized. Massage therapists will Currently Hartenstein is the state March 4. on Redeemer Radio. be on hand before and after the community director as well as pub- Mike Kelly, president of walk. 8 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MARCH 1, 2009 Men rekindle the fire at St. Vincent retreat

BY CASEY O’BOYLE lunch, the retreat ensued with speaker Ken Ogorek, the director of catechesis for the Archdiocese FORT WAYNE — Inspired by of Indianapolis. Ogorek’s talk the written works of St. Thomas centered on the pillars of Aquinas, theologian Father Catholic life, speaking specifical- Bernard Lonergan once wrote: ly to the differences between “(Grace) is being a child of God men and women. and moved by the Spirit of God.” But the spiritual sledgeham- Based on the reaction of the mer of Robert Rogers’ witness nearly-200 men who attended the provided the slam-dunk closing Feb. 7 Rekindle the Fire Men’s that punctuated the day. Rogers, Conference at St. Vincent de who lost his wife and four chil- Paul in Fort Wayne, Lonergan’s dren during a Kansas flashflood PAUL PARE definition of grace could not be in the summer of 2003, inspired Kelsey Verhaeghe and her father, Jeff, of Argos, share a moment with more apropos. The day’s theme the men with his moving mantra: was “Becoming better husbands, Robert Rogers. Know God, no regrets. Rogers fathers and leaders.” has turned tragedy into triumph Afterward attendees were AL SCAGNOLI An accomplished worship by honoring his deceased family St. Michael, Plymouth, heard uttering words like, “unbe- Nearly 200 men took part in the members through his Mighty in leader, pianist and songwriter, he lievable, amazing, unforgettable, St. Vincent de Paul Parish men’s is the author of, “Into the Deep: the Land Ministry, which is cre- hosts inspirational inspiring, life-changing.” Indeed, retreat, sponsored by the Rekindle ating orphanages in five conti- One man’s story of how tragedy the Holy Spirit was hard at work the Fire group, on Feb. 7. speaker took his family but could not nents. during the seven-hour retreat “Rogers’ experience showed PLYMOUTH — Robert Rogers take his faith.” which began with Mass at 8 parishioner at St. Vincent. “He Rogers’ second engagement me a man who is truly filled with recently brought his message of a.m., and concluded with the riv- really challenged us.” extreme courage and absolute “Live a Life of No Regrets” to was speaking at the annual eting testimonial of Robert Following Tone was Jason Daddy-Daughter Dance spon- faith in God,” said attendee St. Michael Parish. Rogers, the day’s fourth and final Garrett, the founder of the Geoff Cly, also a member of Rogers, who experienced a sored by St. Michael’s Angels speaker. Apostolate Center, who spoke to Girls Club. Rekindle the Fire and St. tragedy of biblical proportions, “Looking around the room at the men about what it meant to Vincent. “I only hope that more spoke at two special engage- During his presentation, 190 men, listening to Robert’s “husband.” Garrett, a father of 10 Rogers, a member of St. Vincent men can be touched (by his ments at St. Michael School Feb. personal faith journey, was just children, talked of the impor- story) the way it touched me. His 15. In 2003, Rogers lost his wife de Paul Parish in Fort Wayne, awesome to see,” said Al tance of helping your wife stressed to dads the importance faith-share was the perfect end to and four children in a flash flood Scagnoli, Rekindle the Fire “flourish as a woman.” His a wonderful day, which demon- in Kansas. Since then, he has of loving their wives and making retreat committee chairman. “To unmistakable message of time for their daughters. “Be strated love, peace and faith. He risen above adversity, sharing his leave there with the full impact expendability challenged all of truly was amazing.” inspiring message and original promise keepers, not promise of that and to hear so many guys the husbands in the crowd “to makers,” he said. Said Watson: “I think the songs at the piano across the afterward, who went home and launch your wife and children entire day was led by the Holy country. hugged their family, who heard toward Christ.” Spirit. We heard things about his message of living a life of no “Jason touched on the fact becoming better men, better hus- regrets, it was just amazing. I, that our children are watching, bands, better fathers. I don’t myself, was blown away.” even when we think they’re not,” think I’ve ever seen that many Sunday, March 8, at 2 p.m. at St. Bishop Dwenger Principal said parishioner Brad Lomont, men, in one room, crying at one John Church, 943 Powers St. Fred Tone set the tone with his father of four, who attended the time. It was more than what we Even with fears of terrorist talk on fatherhood, captivating conference. “That theme was expected. The Holy Spirit defi- attacks, the collapse of the econ- the audience with his personal carried out throughout the day: nitely beat us over the head with omy, the culture of death, which journey that intertwined the rela- ‘How to act around your kids.’ the holy stick. For me, I came has engulfed society and the loss tionships between he and his He also encouraged us to live our away feeling like I could do so of a constitutional republic, John father, and he and his sons. Tone lives scripturally, which really much more as a father. And Paul II repeated over and over, challenged the retreatants to spoke to me.” that’s exactly what I’ve tried to “Be not afraid.” become better men by “surren- After a brief intermission for do since.” The solution to all of these ills dering just one thing.” is contained in the simple mes- In typical Tone rhetoric, the sage of hope the Blessed Mother raspy rambler mixed humor with delivered to the world through humility when he acquiesced his “Professional Insurance Services” three small children at Fatima, own shortcomings on fatherhood. Portugal, in 1917. Knowledge As a former wrestling coach at •Life •Auto and understanding dispel bewil- Dwenger, Tone’s “Step to the kintz •Health •Home derment and hope dispels fear. line” metaphor was analogous to insurance Participants are encouraged to taking on the challenge of •Annuities •Business hear and learn about the becoming a better father. agency •Disabilities •Liability Deacon Bob Ellis to “Message of Fatima.” “A lot of guys took from •Medicare Supplements The Odessa Pilgrim Virgin (Tone’s) talk that you always •Nursing Home Care present Fatima message, Reliquary Statue will accompany have to ‘Step to the line,’” said 111 North Third Street • Decatur pilgrim statue Deacon Ellis. attendee Chad Watson, a member This presentation is sponsored of Rekindle the Fire and a (260)728-9290 • (260) 724-8042 • 1-800-589-5468 NEW HAVEN — The “Message by the Fort Wayne-South Bend of Fatima” will be presented by Division of the World Apostolate Deacon Bob Ellis, the national of Fatima. 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(Up to 14 characters per line, and 3 line maximum) marketing, and fund development for 4705 Illinois Road, Suite 104, For more information, call the Cathedral office in Fort Wayne at our apostolate. Qualified candidates Fort Wayne, IN 46804 424-1485 will not only share Redeemer Radio’s or email to: [email protected] MARCH 1, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9 Queen of Peace Holy Cross offers gerontology consortium CATHOLIC SCHOOL Education and Life Enrichment tion. Currently enrolling students BY KAREN CLIFFORD for the Cass County, Mich., “The speakers are donating from Preschool - Grade 8 Council on Aging. Popovic their time and expertise with no NOTRE DAME — Many middle stresses that Billey-Weiler’s per- ties. They are not marketing in age adults may recognize this spective on the aging process is the sessions,” says Popovic. •All day Kindergarten •Small Class Sizes familiar scenario: they are at an twofold. “She is setting the tone Booths will be set up in age when they have finished the from a personal note on her life’s Vincent Hall with representatives •Foreign Language Program caretaking of their children. They journey balancing family, work from various organizations for for Middle School Students have paid their child’s last col- and aging parents. So she is com- people seeking more specific lege payment and are looking ing at it from not just being a information on a particular busi- •Fine Arts and Computer Technology classes offered forward to spending their golden professional that sees (the aging ness. years quietly with their spouse. process) when she is in the According to Adams, the con- •Before and after school care Suddenly, one of their parents office, but when you are at home sortium is a first step towards becomes unable to take care of with your family and how you establishing a Center of themselves and the caretaking juggle it all together.” Excellence in Gerontology and •Catechesis of the Good Shepherd process begins anew. The consortium’s breakout Intergenerational Learning at The second annual sessions are aimed at caregivers, Holy Cross College. The college •Athletic Programs •Many Extra Curriculars Gerontology Consortium will be adult children, seniors and pro- is currently seeking grant funding held on March 13 at Holy Cross fessionals. Among the 14 topics to establish the center. “Where Christ is loved, excellence is expected, College, addressing many of the at the five breakout sessions are: Holy Cross College President character counts, and traditions thrive” issues of caretaking for seniors. Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Brother Richard Gilman For more information, please call (574) 255-0392 Titled “Journeying Through the Dementias; Navigating the describes the importance of a 4508 Vistula Road, Mishawaka Aging Process,” the conference Complexities of Home Health gerontology center in the area: will examine health care, finan- and Senior Care; Financial Issues “Holy Cross College is dedicated cial issues and psychological of Caregiving; and Senior Health to strengthening the Michiana concerns of seniors. and Fitness. Several of the topics community by bringing genera- Motherhouse Administrator Pat Adams, director of contin- are repeated in the five breakout tions together to meet the needs uing education at Holy Cross sessions. of individuals and families College, notes the mission of the Professionals in the home throughout the life cycle.” Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters conference is a cooperative ven- health care industry were the Gilman adds, “In addition to seeks an Administrator for their Motherhouse in Huntington, ture of regional organizations largest group to attend last year’s its traditional excellence in Indiana; the Motherhouse includes a long-term care facility for the working together in partnership conference, Popovic recalls. undergraduate liberal arts educa- in order to catalyze and promote “A lot of the issues that we are tion, the college is seeking to Sisters. This position requires an energetic person with outstanding education and service for the talking about in the break out partner with Holy Cross Village supervisory and managerial skills. The candidate will be overseeing benefit of seniors in the commu- sessions are challenges all of the and other providers of service to effective, efficient and caring services to the Sisters and guests at the nity. caregivers that are serving our seniors to increase the quality of Motherhouse. The Administrator will work closely with depart- Paige Popovic, a marketing community face and sometimes their lives.” ment directors in developing budgets, implementing safety policies, specialist for Memorial Home feel they are not prepared to The consortium runs from performing long-range planning and operating in an environmental- Care, adds it is the wide variety answer. They search out opportu- 7:45 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. on March ly friendly manner. Qualifications are a BS/BA or six to eight years of organizations that are repre- nities like the conference so they 13. The cost is $50 for profes- sented that makes the consortium can get as much information at sionals (social worker, nurse, experience in Administrative/Management, an understanding of unique. once as they possibly can,” she etc.), $20 for senior/family/care- long-term care, the ability to collaborate with diverse people, to “You have people from the says. giver and free for students with delegate responsibility, to incorporate the mission and goals of the education community, and mem- While serious subjects such as student ID. The registration fee Congregation into daily activities, and to appreciate the uniqueness bers of the marketing community suicide in the elderly are includes continental breakfast of religious life. Excellent benefit package. Please send resume to: that provide services to the aging explored in the break out ses- and lunch. Registration can be in our community. Normally sions, fun topics such as senior made by phone to Pat Adams at Attention: Kathi Sands these organizations would be health and fitness are available. (574) 239-8364 or online at P.O. Box 109 - Huntington, IN 46750-0109 competing against each other, but Fitness activities aimed for sen- www.hcc-nd.edu (select or e-mail: [email protected] have come together for this iors will be demonstrated. Gerontology Conference on event,” she says. Adams and Popovic stress home page). Registration dead- Keynote speaker Dona Billey- speakers in the breakout sessions line is March 6. Weiler is a certified caregiver are not gearing their talks toward trainer and the director of Adult a particular business or organiza-

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On Fire with St. Paul LENTEN Living faith, living the law FAITH SHARING

BY GINNY KOHRMAN AND Torah of the Jewish religion gives of his great faith and his obedi- Paul’s message to the Galatians. God — until his personal JOSEPH CAUDLE and what faith in Jesus Christ ence. In time, God would give the The laws, or truths, of our encounter with Christ. At that per- accomplishes. Law to the Jewish people through Catholic faith and the practice of fect moment in salvation history, Opening prayer In his letter to the Galatians, St. Moses and command them to obey unconditional Christian love for Paul comes to realize that “with Paul addresses the problem of his the Law. others are never in conflict. Christ, the God of Israel, the one Lord, you chose a people to people turning from the faith Paul knows the importance of true God, became the God of all be your own and have received in baptism through the the Law, but comes to realize its How do you see these two peoples.” — General Audience, Ografted the Gentiles into power of the Spirit to the mere limitations after his conversion. aspects of faith — laws and love November, 2008. that chosen people through faith in external practice of what is man- The Law can no longer give him — working together for the good Through Jesus Christ all walls your Son. Grant that, by following dated by God in the Law of what his new life in Christ offers. of the world? Where might there are brought down, and the bond of the teaching of blessed Apostle Moses. St. Paul asks the Galatians, Paul, as the apostle to the Gentiles, be areas in your own life that you unity amongst all cultures, reli- Paul, we may grow to know and “... did you receive the Spirit from teaches the Galatians what he now experience tension between law gions and peoples is made perfect. love this great gift ever more. We works of the law, (Torah) or from realizes — that, through Christ’s and love? God, revealing his love for all ask this through Christ, our Lord. faith in what you heard?” (Jesus death, all who sin against the through Christ, fulfills the Law Amen. Christ) — Gal. 3:5. The Galatians, Torah are now saved: “For through All God’s children and makes human salvation possi- “Before faith came, we were caught up in their zeal of conver- the law I died to the law, that I ble for “all the communities of the held in custody under law, con- sion, began to think that the gifts might live for God. I have been “For through faith you are all earth.” Salvation is from God for fined for the faith that was to be they received through the Holy crucified with Christ; yet I live, no children of God in Christ Jesus. all peoples. Faith is our response to revealed. Consequently, the law Spirit were the result of their longer I, but Christ lives in me; For all of you who were baptized God’s gift. was our disciplinarian for Christ, “works of the law,” rather than insofar as I now live in the flesh, I into Christ have clothed yourselves Paul entrusts himself to Christ that we might be justified by faith. their faith in Christ. Paul chastises live by faith in the Son of God with Christ. There is neither slave through a deep and lasting faith. But now that faith has come, we the Galatians by pointing them to who has loved me and given him- nor free person. There is not male Paul understands that Christ’s love are no longer under a disciplinari- Abraham, the father of faith. self up for me. I do not nullify the or female; for you are all one in has fulfilled the Law. Because of an.” — Gal 3:23-25. We can often find ourselves grace of God; for if justification Christ Jesus. And if you belong to Christ’s love for him, Paul is St. Paul has one of the most doing external works for others comes through the law, then Christ Christ, then you are Abraham’s impelled to set the world on fire profound experiences of conver- and expending ourselves in very died for nothing.” — Gal 2:19-21. descendant, heirs according to the for the Lord: “For the love of sion from his former religious noble tasks in the world, while Paul teaches that the Law has promise.” — Gal. 3: 26-29. Christ impels us, once we have practices. As a young man, Paul excluding Jesus Christ. We some- prepared the children of Abraham Pope Benedict, in his general come to the conviction that one becomes a very devout Pharisee. how think that our external works for Christ. The Law can be likened audience, Nov. 19, 2008, tells us died for all; therefore, all have At the early age of 12 years old, alone will achieve the eternal to a guide or teacher, who imposes what the Law was and why it was died. He indeed died for all, so that Paul leaves his homeland of Tarsus reward, which faith in Christ discipline in the face of human so important to the Jewish people. those who live might no longer and settles in Jerusalem, where he accomplishes. We ignore the fact failings, in anticipation of the The pope explains that the Torah, live for themselves but for him is educated at the feet of Rabbi that our actions are the result of the Messiah’s arrival. But Jesus lifts the five books of Moses, was “a who for their sake died and was Gamaliel the Elder. Here Paul Holy Spirit working within us. the burden of the Law through His complex set of conduct codes that raised.” — 2 Cor. 5:14-15. would have acquired a tremendous death and resurrection: “For My ranged from the ethical nucleus to zeal for the Mosaic Torah accord- What is at risk when we, like yoke is easy and my burden is observances of rites and wor- To whom have you entrusted ing to strict Pharisaic guidelines: the Galatians, work from a notion light” — Mt 11:30. Liberation ship...” your life? What does the love of “On the basis of this profound of fear or reward rather than an from the Law through faith in In addition, the Torah “included Christ impel you to do? orthodoxy that he learned at the attitude of love for others through Jesus Christ does not open the circumcision, observances con- school of Hillel in Jerusalem, he Christ? gates to immorality and vice. Nor cerning pure food and ritual purity saw the new movement that does Paul’s concept of liberation in general, the rules regarding the referred to Jesus of Nazareth as a Heirs of Abraham dismiss his Christian communities observance of the Sabbath.” These risk, a threat to the Jewish identity, from good works. However, free- laws, regulations and rituals were to the true orthodoxy of the Through the Law many faithful dom from the focus on law, fear enforced by the Jewish people to fathers.” — General Audience, Jews entered the family of and punishment opens the door to set them apart from the polytheis- Aug. 27, 2008, Pope Benedict Abraham, where they awaited the a life of faith through charity: “For tic, politically constraining XVI. fulfillment of the promises of God you were called for freedom. But Hellenistic culture in which the Paul’s persecution of the early and the coming of the Messiah: do not use this freedom as an Jewish people lived. The Chosen Christians results from this interior “The Lord said to Abram, ‘I will opportunity for the flesh; rather People feared that, if the Law was zeal for his Jewish faith. However, make of you a great nation, and I serve one another through love.” not embraced, “the heritage of the after his encounter with Christ on will bless you; I will make your — Gal 5:13. faith of their fathers” and their the way to Damascus, Paul name great, so that you will be a Today we continue to feel the faith in the one God with whom becomes a preacher of the faith he blessing. I will bless those who tension between obeying the letter they shared a covenant of promises received by Our Lord’s own inter- bless you and curse those who of the Law and living in the Spirit would be lost. vention. It should be no wonder, curse you. All the communities of of the Law. In the continuing As a Pharisaic Jew, Paul feels then, that we find throughout St. the earth shall find blessing in Tradition of our faith, we realize that the loss of the Law threatens Paul’s writing a definite distinction you’” — Gn 12: 1-3. that it is our own interior disposi- the identity of the Israelite people For the complete six-week series visit between what the Law that is the Abraham pleased God because tion that is the key to heeding and destroys their relationship with www.diocesefwsb.org/OSD

As the second week of Lent unfolds, let’s continue to engage in the rich tradition of preparation for what is the heart of the Catholic faith: the passion, death and resur- Second Week of Lent rection of Jesus Christ. Use these Scripture passages and action suggestions that incorporate prayer, sacrifice and service as a springboard for your own ongoing BY KAY COZAD Lenten journey. (Scripture taken from the New American Bible Catholic edition.)

Second Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday “In the beginning “Do to others as you “I have baptized you “Let the children “... This is my body, “But the days will “Beloved, I hope was the Word, and would have them do to with water; he will come to me and do which will be given come when the bride- you are prospering in the word was with you.” Lk 6:31 baptize you with the not prevent them; for for you; do this in groom is taken away every respect and are God, and the Word Holy Spirit.” Mk 1:8 the kingdom of God memory of me.” Lk from them, and then in good health, just as was God.” Jn 1:1 Action: Go out of belongs to such as 22:19 they will fast on that your soul is prosper- your way today to be Action: Discuss bap- these.” Lk 18:16 day.” Mk 2:20 ing.” 3 Jn 1:2 Action: After Mass, nice to someone you tism with family or Action: Attend a discuss the Gospel don’t like. friends. Renew your Action: Have a fami- weekday Mass. Action: Fast from Action: Take a walk reading with family. baptismal promise ly night where the meat today. Use the and pick up all the lit- aloud today to live a children plan the money saved for ter along the way. life in Christ. activity. charity. MARCH 1, 2009 STEWARDSHIP 11 Catechism and Bible form financial freedom program

tude,” explained Lenahan. “Get the Paul Oberhausen teaches the participants refer- levels are encouraged to BY DEB WAGNER attitude right and actions will fol- Seven Steps to Becoming ence their spending participate low. Money is a tool to carry out Financially Free program at Our diary to access in the finan- FORT WAYNE — Phil Lenahan the wishes of Our Lord in your Lady of Good Hope Parish in Fort where they are cial study wrote the Seven Steps to life.” Wayne. financially. They program. Becoming Financially Free small Lenahan believes that 80-90 He says the program is a won- are encouraged to Lenahan group study program from a percent of success or failure with derful tool because it deals with all establish a $2,000 says, “The Catholic perspective — not only money is the attitude one has aspects of life, yet the program for- emergency program is according to what the Bible says toward money, not money itself. mat is straightforward. There is an spending fund clearly not about finances, but also according This, he says, is according to St. introductory meeting followed by for “things that only for those to what the Catholic catechism Paul. He encourages participants in six weekly meetings lasting two should not be in trouble, but advises. The program has been the program to develop an attitude hours each, followed by a gradua- unexpected, but for growing in offered in many parishes to give nurtured by biblical teaching such tion meeting. Each meeting offers always comes the understand- participants the tools for success in that one can have a “vertical rela- a video related to personal finances around at the ing about what the past two years since its incep- tionship with our Lord, which and time to go over homework wrong time,” God has to tell us tion. The approach uses the spiritu- breeds a horizontal relationship material, as well as Scripture and according to about money.” ality of the Catholic faith, which with our family and friends.” information from the catechism Oberhausen. The course incorporates the sacraments, the Seven Steps to Becoming related to the financial topic. He says promises to impact teachings of the pope and the com- Financially Free program is What type of homework is that this is the attitudes of the munion of saints, to give partici- offered in many parishes through- assigned for those wanting to learn the time participants such pants the strength to live a virtuous out the diocese and mentored by more about budgeting? For the when it is emphasized that their thinking life. parish volunteers. first four weeks, participants are that a couple or an individual will be different and People often wonder about the “The program is an investment asked to keep a spending diary to should not rely on credit cards. their relationships with others connection between God and and so you will get a return on that see where their money is being And, participants should eliminate grow deeper. money because it is not discussed investment. A return in terms of spent. This diary becomes the debt by accelerating their rate of Groups of eight to 12 partici- in Catholic churches as often as in your relationship to God and (for foundation for developing a budg- paying off existing debt. pants usually meet in the evenings Protestant ones. It is believed that couples) each other, and also grow et, while applying the seven steps Then, a six-month rainy day or on Saturday mornings. Catholics often view money and in their understanding of their to financial freedom. fund should be established. It is Participants have also met in group church as two separate entities. finances. The program is a practi- Lenahan’s Seven Steps to recommend that the amount of members’ homes. Each group con- However, God spoke about money cal approach to managing money. Becoming Financially Free begins money in the rainy day fund be tains one or two leaders who facili- throughout the Bible and since the It’s the support and understanding with the foundational belief that above and beyond the $2,000 tate group participation and discus- church is of God, perhaps there is of the church to helping reduce people must always be stewards of emergency fund. sion. The groups are open to mar- more to the connection than meets stress and manage finances,” says Providence. This means that peo- Lenahan’s series also suggests ried couples and single adults the eye. John Christensen, director of mar- ple must realize that everything reviewing one’s insurance and around the diocese. Lenahan believes that the real keting and advertising for Our they have — money, material pos- estate planning portfolios. Before The cost of $47 for couples and emphasis in the quandary around Sunday Visitor, which publishes sessions, food, even relationships graduation, participants are taught $30 for individuals covers the cost God and money should be placed the program in conjunction with — is a gift from God. to save and invest with a purpose. of materials and engages partici- on attitude. “Actions follow atti- Phil Lenahan. Building upon that groundwork, People on all socioeconomic pants in the process. Faithful youth from area schools practice what they preach and helped me feel like a bigger Along with her parents, Scott’s sis- BY KAY COZAD part of the church.” ter also encouraged her to volun- Maddie Henschen, freshman at teer. Currently an RE teacher at St. FORT WAYNE — Stewardship, Homestead High School agrees. “I Elizabeth, Scott has recently been the sharing of time, talent and feel volunteering benefits me commissioned as eucharistic min- treasure, is a central teaching in the because I can give something to ister as well. She says of sharing Catholic Church. Volunteering my community,” she says. her time and talent at church, “I time and talent for ministries with- Henschen, a kindergarten RE enjoy volunteering so much and I in and outside the church commu- teacher in the St. Elizabeth pro- really love being involved with the nity is an act of faith and brings gram, says her volunteer work has community. It’s a great way to joy and fulfillment to many. been rewarding and helped give back to my community and Some area middle and high strengthen her faith. “It’s very be involved with others. Teaching schools require service hours as important for me to have strong RE reminds me that I should prac- part of their curriculum but several beliefs in order for the kids to ben- tice what I preach!” students, all parishioners of St. efit from me,” she says. Her career Amanda Vankoski practices Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Fort path, she adds, holds the possibili- what she preaches as well in her Wayne, embrace the stewardship ty of teaching. RE class for three year olds. This concept regardless of school Another young steward at St. Bishop Luers sophomore admits requirements and practice what Elizabeth is Lauren Hellinger, a KAY COZAD that her Catholic upbringing has they preach. senior at Bishop Luers High Elizabeth Hess volunteers her time in a preschool RE class at her parish, solidified her choice to embrace Elizabeth Hess, eighth grader at School, who appreciates the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, every Sunday. stewardship. “My parents sent me St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth School, Catholic education her parents to a Catholic high school and one believes stewardship is “taking insisted on. “I was blessed to have reason was so that I could share care of others before yourself,” attended Catholic schools. ... There Chelsea Childers, Homestead with. “I believe God gave me my faith with others,” she says. and has grew up in a family who is no doubt that my faith has been senior, feels stewardship is an obli- patience for a reason,” says the Vankoski recommends volun- does just that. Both Hess’s parents strengthened through daily religion gation and a privilege. junior, who teaches religion to teering saying, “It is fun, teaches and two older sisters have volun- classes, weekly and monthly all- “Volunteering is something I am kindergarten students once a week you a lot and is a good thing to teered within the religious educa- school Masses, caring teachers and called to do, but it is my honor and at St. Elizabeth’s. Giving back to give even a little something back.” tion (RE) program at St. Elizabeth. varies religious opportunities open privilege to do it. ... It’s shown me God is what stewardship is all The common thread that all of In the family spirit, Hess is cur- to me at school.” how God works through us,” she about for this volunteer. these students share is the desire to rently an aide in a preschool RE Hellinger served as altar server says. Smith feels it is important to give back to their church commu- class and has volunteered during until she began volunteering for Childers has been an RE aide share her faith, but knows she ben- nity and serve others. the parish Vacation Bible School RE. “I wanted to share my faith for the past three years for a young efits as well, saying, “The pureness Laura Hellinger captures that and blood drive. “My dad and I with others,” she says. boy challenged with autism and of love a child has for God has sentiment perfectly when she says, serve together as ushers for Mass,” As an aspiring high school reli- finds that being with him “helps shown me that even when you “As my religion teacher tells me, she adds. gious education teacher, Hellinger me remember what is truly impor- cannot understand what or who he ‘We best image God when we love Of volunteering within her reports that although she has little tant in life. He has also helped me truly is, you can still love and others.’ Serving others is loving church community Hess says, “I money to donate, she does have mature and become more patient.” believe in him.” them and it makes the volunteer a feel like God has used it as a way “tons of time and talent” and is Patience is a virtue that Canterbury sophomore less selfish, more grateful person. to guide me in my everyday choic- happy to share it with her church Maddison Smith from Homestead Madeline Scott, learned steward- Who wouldn’t want that?” es. ... It’s made me more confident community. High School feels she was blessed ship from members of her family. 12 STEWARDSHIP MARCH 1, 2009 Volunteering is a way of Earl Keith works faith, fast-pitch softball life for the Leffers and fundraising into volunteerism Volunteering for the parish BY DEB WAGNER brings a lot of joy to Steve also. BY DIANE FREEBY spent 10 years coaching girls soc- He says, “It’s a good place to be cer and basketball, and another FORT WAYNE — Read a St. involved and be with your friends. four years coaching boys basket- Therese Parish bulletin listing ask- It’s our parish, our second family. SOUTH BEND — When it comes ball when his son came along. ing for volunteers or suggest that It’s the culture we grew up in. It’s to faith, fast-pitch softball and “Volunteering is a way to give someone in the parish needs who we are. When something fundraising, one South Bend man back,” explains Keith. “I think something done and Steve or needs to be done, somebody has knows how to combine it for the how lucky I am to have three Karen Leffers will often answer to do it. And it’s fun to be with benefit of others. healthy children. God tells me this the call. family and friends, so it’s not like Earl Keith, a parishioner at St. is my way of helping and giving Karen has been a parishioner of it’s really work.” Anthony de Padua, is a busy guy back. It’s food for my soul to be St. Therese Parish since before her Steve believes that volunteers who wouldn’t have it any other able to help other people.” marriage to Steve in 1977. After keep parishes going and for this way. Employed full-time at While sports is his main focus, they married, they both felt it an reason it is important that parents Creative Promotions, Inc., in that’s not all Keith is about. He obligation to assist their parish model such behavior for their chil- Elkhart, and part-time as the varsi- tries to bring out the best sports community in any way possible. dren. ty softball coach for Saint Joseph’s has to offer and make the entire Steve is known as the music Steve and Karen’s dedication to High School, Keith devotes much community a better place. guy at St. Therese, where he has volunteering runs deeply through of his “free time” to helping his Father Terry Fisher is the for- sung in the choir since 1977. He generations. Grandparents, who local Catholic community. mer pastor of St. Anthony’s and “Earl helps so much behind the has also participated in various passed the example on to their DIANE FREEBY current pastor at St. Joseph, scenes,” says Saint Joseph’s assis- guitar groups there over the years. parents, who passed them onto Earl Keith is happiest when he’s Mishawaka. He worked with Keith He has coached basketball and Steve and Karen, set the example tant principal and boys varsity bas- helping others reach their poten- for six years during a very critical served on the of volunteering. ketball coach Marty Harshman. time at St. Anthony’s. tial, even early on a snowy school board as They were “He really has a great rapport with “Earl was our liaison for the well. Together involved in the kids and is able to connect Saturday morning for indoor soft- athletic department,” says Father with his wife, “It’s important to HASA and Girl with them on a level not everyone ball drills at Saint Joseph’s High Fisher. “He was very active on our he has been the Scouts, and can. He develops positive relation- School. parish council, and really moved co-chair for the Karen’s dad ships with our young people, and our parish along at time when we parish fall festi- volunteer to keep drove the bus he knows almost everyone in our were in a bit of a slump. Earl has a val, helped paint for Bishop community. That’s really unique Verhiley. “He’s easy going and fun real way of transforming his ener- the school and a parish going.” Luers High for someone who isn’t a full-time — he always seems like he’d do gy to others. He believes in what parish hall School. Steve, teacher here.” anything for you. Just a real peo- he’s doing and has a way of moti- recently for its STEVE LEFFERS who is the old- His job with Creative ple-friendly guy with good vating others!” 50th anniver- est of eight sib- Promotions puts Keith into contact Christian values.” Having served on St. Anthony’s sary celebration lings, and with many of the area Catholic Verhiley insists she’s not just athletic board for 10 years, Keith and coached Karen, the old- schools, and like any good coach, saying that to entice the next says he was glad when Father track at the est of five chil- he is always scouting the talent. Trivia Night coordinator who will Fisher wanted to reestablish the school for the last 15 years. dren, have four children of their Keith’s wife, Clare, is often nearby take over when she steps down parish council, and jumped at the In addition to the volunteer own ranging in age from 27 to 14. and helps explain to sometimes this year. chance to help. work done collaboratively, Karen All of the Leffers’ children bewildered kids how her husband “Earl is easy to work with. He’s “It was all about community,” serves as the school board liaison were involved with the Bishop probably knows them. When he very involved, and when he says remembers Keith, who was one of for the parish council. She has Luers Key Club, among other recently greeted a fifth-grade he’ll get something done, it gets about six people on the parish also been involved with the things, and the tradition of giving Corpus Christi athlete after Sunday done,” she adds. council. “It wasn’t about athletics Booster Club and bell choir. She is to others continues. Their daugh- Mass, Clare pulled the student Keith’s passion for getting or scholastics. We did carnivals, an usher and eucharistic minister. ter, Krista, is a student at the aside and whispered, “He knows involved began back when his hog roasts and euchre nights. It Karen also launders the purificator University of Indianapolis and you from softball.” children were students at St. just involved everyone without cloths used to wipe the chalice and serves her parish community there Keith meets a lot of folks while Anthony’s. He says memories of being at a ball game. You get cups during the Eucharist at Mass. as a eucharistic minister. Their serving as president of the Saint his own childhood motivated him, everybody involved that way. You Karen, who also works as a youngest, Corey, is still a server at Joe Athletic Association. In addi- and that he mostly just wanted to don’t realize the people you didn’t nurse, wishes she could find more St. Therese Parish and helped tion to his coaching duties, Keith spend time with his kids. know. But you get to know them ways to volunteer. Her motivation paint the parish hall and school volunteers as the public address “My father wasn’t always in a relaxed atmosphere. It was for volunteerism is the belief that even though he is now a freshman announcer for football, volleyball around when I was younger,” he really good for our community.” God put us here to serve. She fur- at Bishop Luers High School. and boys and girls basketball. He recalls. “He could have been there Even though his two older ther explains, “I am here for others Steve and Karen also feel it is organizes the athletes to help raise for 10 games in a row, but I daughters are in college now, and our parish community. I don’t important that parents stay money for their teams by working always remembered the times he Keith says he has no plans to slow always have the money or funds, involved and volunteer to assist the football parking lot during wasn’t there. I knew as a father I’d down anytime soon. but I can always give of my time.” with activities in high school. Notre Dame home games, and, be involved, and coaching was a “When I took the varsity soft- The parish community has Karen is on the LuersKnight com- when Trivia Night comes around, way to do that.” ball job, I promised I’d do it for always been there for her husband mittee, assists with Show Choir Keith is coordinator Joanne Keith, a former baseball player another 10 years. 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EDITORIAL Will call to conversion change leaders, change us? COMMENTARY any have speculated what Pope Benedict XVI might have said Mto House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who is third in line for the U.S. TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. presidency, at a Vatican meeting last week. The Democrat from Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, California claims she is “ardently Catholic.” At the same time she is IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] an ardent advocate of abortion rights, which is quite contrary to the teaching of the Catholic Church. The church holds that all life has Religious Institutes for women here who usually take me to Mass were dignity from conception to natural death. Anything contrary to this Attack unwarranted in the United States. The editor of out of town. I liked the Mass so opposes Catholic teaching. I am writing to those people who Today’s Catholic, Tim Johnson, was much that a couple weeks later I Pelosi further confused Catholic teaching on abortion when she felt it appropriate to send hate-filled kind enough to answer my inquiry returned to the Latin Mass even if it exclaimed on NBC’s “Meet the Press” last August that church lead- and anonymous letters to my home in about the number of women religious meant taking a cab and getting up ers for centuries have not been able to agree on when life begins. response to my letter to the editor and forwarded an article regarding very early. In response, Cardinal Justin Rigali of Philadelphia and Bishop printed on Feb. 8. The intent of my some statistics. I really would like to thank William E. Lori of Bridgeport, Conn., who are chairmen of the U.S. letter to the editor was to enlighten According to this article from the Bishop D’Arcy for asking the frater- some that there are Catholics who Catholic News Service, “the falling nity to send a priest to our diocese to bishops’ pro-life and doctrine committees, issued a statement saying number of religious women is alarm- say the Latin Mass and for Father Pelosi “misrepresented the history and nature of the authentic teach- believe it is important to vote on all issues in an election, not just on abor- ing.” In the last four decades, the George Gabet for driving all the way ing of the Catholic Church on abortion” in the interview and noted tion. My intent was not to open number has “declined from 160,000 to South Bend from Fort Wayne to the church, since the first century, “has affirmed the moral evil of myself up to fear and pain. in 1970 to about 63,000 today.” make the Latin Mass available to every abortion.” Upon reading these letters, I was Just as an experiment, I decided Catholics in my area. I think the In the meeting with Pope Benedict XVI last week, Vatican reports supremely upset at the level of hatred to go through the Feb. 15, 2009 issue Mass and the newsletter are a real indicate that the pope was straightforward with his words that urged being expressed by members of the of Today’s Catholic to see just how help to my faith and I’m going to try legislators to uphold just laws that protect the sanctity of life. Catholic community. Is this how any of our precious nuns are men- to attend the Latin Mass regularly. The communiqué, which was released Feb. 18 on the Vatican Christ would have handled this situa- tioned. To make this more of a scien- Paula L. Spart Web site, said: “Following the general audience the Holy Father tion? Is it Christlike to tell someone tific experiment, I began with two South Bend she is a “baby killer” and that she different colored markers, planning to briefly greeted Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the United States House of highlight any references to deacons, Representatives, together with her entourage. will “definitely be living out her eter- Jobs do not equate nity in hell.” What has happened to priest or bishops with one color and “His Holiness took the opportunity to speak of the requirements Christian charity, Christlike ideals of then the opposite color to highlight to defense of life of the natural moral law and the church’s consistent teaching on the any reference to our “beloved” nuns. love, kindness and respect? I am The economic improvement dignity of human life from conception to natural death, which enjoin deeply saddened that such individu- Yes, “beloved” can be used to describe women religious too. promised by our president does not all Catholics, and especially legislators, jurists and those responsible als may share my pew in church, cancel the seventh commandment: for the common good of society, to work in cooperation with all may shake my hand at the sign of Until I reached the article on page 13 (out of 20 total pages), The “Thou shall not kill.” Three times in men and women of good will in creating a just system of laws capa- peace, yet hold this level of hate in the Illinois legislature Barack Obama ble of protecting human life at all stages of its development.” their hearts. Cutting Edge written by Sister Margie Lavonis, CSC, there were no voted against providing life saving Pelosi issued a statement on the “common concerns” that were If you will remember, before help to babies who had survived becoming pope, Cardinal Ratzinger references to women religous. No discussed with Pope Benedict: “The church’s leadership in fighting nuns mentioned, no nuns as parts of abortions. That is infanticide, a form poverty, hunger and global warming, as well as the Holy Father’s stated that there could be “propor- of “killing.” tionate reasons” that justify voting stories, no nuns quoted in articles, no dedication to religious freedom and his upcoming trip and message news about them, no mention that I started my education in Spain for someone who does not share the during the Second World War. It was to Israel.” church’s position against abortion. If they existed in the diocese or for that No mention of the pontiff’s urging for U.S. legislators to defend matter, the entire United States. in the “Deutsche Shule,” a Nazi-run you will remember, the Catholic school. It still is the best school the sanctity of life could be found in her statement. Perhaps this is bishops stated that Catholic voters After that article, nothing more until finally on the very last page as building in Santa Cruz in the an indication that even an explanation of our pontiff could not should examine all of the issues at province of Tenerife. Nazism under change Pelosi’s heart on the abortion stance. play before casting their votes. How part of the article (jump from the front page) on the diocesan all- Hitler brought improved education, But prayer can help! When President Barack Obama visited does a Catholic choose between a improved economy and jobs were candidate who supports abortion law school Mass, two religious women Mesa, Ariz., Feb. 18, to unveil the $75 billion “Homeowner Stability were mentioned: Sister Margaret created, with the help of heavy indus- Initiative,” some along the streets protested his pro-abortion legisla- and the candidate who is in favor of try. (Big Business). the Iraq war that has also killed so Mary Mitchell and Sister Clare Marie tion with signs, but many also gathered at nearby St. Timothy Parish Klein were called on by the bishop to Hitler’s only fault was that he did many innocents and was deemed pre- not like Jews, or gypsies or homosex- in Mesa to pray for the president. emptive and immoral by John Paul speak about their ministry. Finally! “Yes, we don’t agree with a lot of the things he’s going to do or Women in religious vocations are uals among others. Otherwise he was II? There are no candidates right now very good for Germany. Following even the things he’s doing now,” said St. Timothy pastor Father Jack that represent Catholic beliefs in their professionals and college graduates. Certainly they have views and the same line of thought, President Spaulding in an interview on Catholic News Service. The priest was entirety, so we all must make a Obama’s support of the Freedom of referring to the president’s stand on abortion legislation. “But he’s choice. accomplishments and should have a voice. Where is it? And why isn’t it Choice Act, which will result in more our president and we need to pray for him.” There were no easy answers for babies being killed, is not that bad. The Year of St. Paul is a year devoted to conversion and evange- any voters, especially Catholic vot- there? Pat Arata Look: “I have a job.” lization. As we all pray for our own illumination of conscience, con- ers. I feel it is a Catholic voter’s Having had a good friend, July Mishawaka version and understanding of the truth, let us use this Lent to also responsibility to weigh all of the Engel stand in front of a moving train pray and fast for the conversion of heart of all those in leadership. issues before voting. You have every five years after undergoing an abor- right not to agree. I respect that. The Appreciates Latin tion, is good reminder for me that intent of my letter to the editor was abortion has many victims. Victims to point out that I cannot imagine that Mass availability include the dead baby and the The awesome truth God would see my vote that was I’m really happy that the Latin impaired mother for starters. Is crucifixion just too brutal to consider? Constantine the Great placed in favor of policies that Mass is available in this diocese. I Our country is based on the right thought so; out of respect for Jesus Christ’s execution, he abolished advance the poor and downtrodden have somehow gotten on the mailing to life, as mentioned in the the practice in the Roman Empire in 337. Today it would seem that as a sin. If he does, I will answer for list for the Priestly Fraternity of St. Declaration of Independence. The many avoid recalling the Savior’s cruel death by skipping atten- that when I see him, but that is his Peter (FSSP) and find their newslet- constant teaching of the Catholic judgment to make — not yours. ter to have some excellent Catholic Church from the apostles down to dance at Stations of the Cross services. I would also like to thank those In a way, that’s understandable. Who wants to think about being articles. I would consider the mem- our present day has been that abor- who took the time to call me, stop bers of the fraternity to be some won- tion is the killing of an innocent spat upon, or whipped or stripped naked in front of a crowd. me at church and write me to express derful Catholics from reading the human life. Remember when God But on the other hand, every detail of the Divine Victim’s agony their appreciation for my letter to the articles they print. gives life it is forever and ever. emerges as triumph of love over hate; divine love conquering editor. Your responses uplifted me in I was quite surprised to read that My question is the following: human failure. a time of confusion and sadness. young people are more likely to Why is active participation in facili- The Stations of the Cross is an empowering service reminding us Ann Britzke attend the traditional Mass than the tating abortion by voting for a pro that although it was 2,000 years ago that the precious blood mingled Goshen older Catholics. I thought I would abortion, pro infanticide president with the dust of Calvary, the promise of forgiveness and salvation find more elderly people and fewer not a confessable sin? It is at least a is as fresh as the wounds shown to Thomas. Where are the young adults at the Latin Mass. “misdemeanor” in the spiritual I’m a member of St. Patrick realm. May God have mercy on us, sisters? Parish in South Bend, one of the so callused that we accept and even My interest in the number of churches that the St. Mother facilitate abortions, and then receive Today’s Catholic editorial board consists of Kay Cozad, Fred and Lisa women in the religious life was Theodore Guerin Latin Community the God of life in holy Communion. Everett, Father Mark Gurtner, Father Michael Heintz, Tim Johnson and peaked by an article Feb. 8 announc- worships at. I decided to attend one Jose Carlos Espinosa, M.D. Vince LaBarbera. ing the study by the Vatican of the of the Latin Masses, while the people Fort Wayne MARCH 1, 2009 COMMENTARY 15 CATEQUIZ’EM Paul the preacher By Dominic Camplisson t has become customary to In February, the church remembers saints Cyril, monk, and Methodius. speak of three “offices” that Their greatest legacy is the Russian Orthodox Church.But while the IChrist fulfilled. He is prophet, NOTRE DAME CENTER FOR LITURGY Russians never had a Reformation, they have had schisms and heresies. priest and king. Put it in more This quiz looks at some of these dissenters from Orthodoxy. descriptive language, they are the DEDICATED TO LITURGICAL RESEARCH office of teaching, the office of AND PASTORAL LITURGY 1.For many traditional Orthodox this,the largest Christian group,is either schismatics sanctification and the office of or heretics shepherding. a.Baptists b.Lutherans c.Catholics Christ has shared these offices with his church, that she may The Year of St. Paul continue to minister to mankind. 2.Although reasons varied,many schismatics (also known as Raskolniki) left the They are treated individually in Russian Orthodox Church not to reform it but to the Code of Canon Law, and the Apostolate of the Laity.” It of the remark made by St. a.abolish it appear in the catechism, for said first of all that, “The church Francis of Assisi, “Preach the b.preserve its essential elements example, in paragraph 1592, was founded for the purpose of Gospel always. If necessary use c.have it bridge the gap with Islam “The ordained ministers exercise spreading the kingdom of Christ words.” their service for the people of throughout the earth …” It then This quotation expands our 3.The immediate cause of the split was the reforms introduced by this man: God by teaching, divine worship said, “All activity of the mystical idea of “preaching.” It’s more a Peter the Great b.Ivan the Terrible and pastoral governance.” body directed to the attainment of than the homily (reserved to the But these tasks belong not this goal is called the apostolate, ordained ministry of deacon or c.Nikon, patriarch of Moscow. only to the ordained ministers of which the church carries on in priest.) Preaching involves the church. They belong to every various ways through all her proclamation, evangelism, wit- 4.When was he active? Christian baptized into Christ, members.” ness. It involves catechesis and a.seventh century b.17th century c.21st century only in different ways. The laity The baptized are challenged to Catholic education. It involves have their own way of expressing discover what it means to be a the profession of faith that we 5.What was his main aim? the prophetic, priestly, and kingly prophet, priest, and king in their make formally or informally. a.To return the Russian Church to its Roman origin offices of Christ. own lives. All this makes me think of St. b.To more closely align with the synagogue sept of the Kazars The Second Vatican Council If we consider only the first of c.To return to Greek liturgical models spoke about this in its “Decree on those for now, we are reminded PAUL, PAGE 16 6.Why did it cause trouble? a.His methods and nature were severe and harsh Jesus calls for reform during Lent b.He was too timid in his approach c.The Turks refused to allow any of the bishops to worship in the The Second Epistle of Peter is Regardless of the answers to Crimea the source of the second reading. these questions, the religious mes- The letter states that it was com- sage of Genesis is clear. The first 7.Some of the contentious items may seem trivial now.One of the biggest was how THE posed in Babylon. Probably it was reading for this weekend is a fit- written in Rome, which pious ting beginning to reflection for many of these to use when making the sign of the cross: SUNDAY Christians called Babylon because Lent. This is the message. Willful a.Nails b.Fingers c.Prostrations of the excesses they saw all around rejection of God leads necessarily GOSPEL them in Rome. and always to destruction. God, 8.Those who ultimately rejected these reforms became known as the For Christians, living in the however, always is ready, indeed a.old Catholics b.new church c.old believers MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION midst of these excesses was daunt- even eager, to forgive and to ing. This epistle encouraged and restore life, despite the gravity of 9.The new group succeeded in bringing some clergy,but none of these necessary for reassured them. As in the case of our sins. His plan is that we should continuity Noah, God protects the faithful, live. a.bishops b.priests c.monks 1st Sunday of Lent united with God through Jesus. We must seek forgiveness. The faithful will survive, even in Essential to asking for forgiveness Mk 1:12-15 eternity, because God will prevail. is to acknowledge personal sin. 10.Partly because of this (as well as the tendency of splinter groups to splinter) they The Book of Genesis provides The “glories” of Rome would fade Acknowledgment must be more eventually formed these two groups: us with the first reading. It is the — as indeed they did. than simply realizing our faults. a.Those with priests and those without priests familiar story of Noah. Noah was St. Mark’s Gospel furnishes the The future is important. We must b.Those who were celibate and those who were married faithful to God, whereas the world last reading. It is very brief, but it discipline ourselves so that we do c.Those of the world and those not of the world almost universally was not faithful. is quite dramatic. not sin again. Such disciplining is Since Noah was true to God, God Times are threatening. Jesus the purpose of Lent. 11.To cope with this,one group simply changed its theology to suggest retreats into the desert, there to be On this weekend, the church provided that Noah should escape a.marriage was evil tempted by Satan. John the Baptist calls us to discipline by penance. It the impending doom of the great b.they did not need priests flood. is arrested. Then the Lord comes calls us to prayer, to focus our c.the two worlds were really one This reading is about events into Galilee. His message is bold hearts and mind, and to communi- following the flood. Noah, his and stark. He says that “the time of cate with God, the fountain of family and couples of the various fulfillment” is at hand. God will be strength and mercy. Only with 12.The priestly group eventually got what they needed most when they attracted to animals Noah had taken aboard vindicated. The tables will be bal- God’s strength, will our resolve their cause a bishop who had this colorful background: the ark were safe on dry land. By anced. The sinful will be laid low. not to sin again endure. a.He was a bear trainer from France who had become Orthodox God’s help, they had survived. It is inevitable. when mauled by a Catholic bear God assures Noah that never Jesus calls people to reform b.He was a monk who was defrocked for secretly being a bigamist their lives. Fidelity to God is the again would a flood destroy the c.He was a dethroned patriarch of Constantinople earth. For Noah and his family, the key to life. There is still time to most consoling divine promise reform. READINGS 13.The Russian authorities,who supported only the official church,did not interfere in was that God promised to protect Sunday: Gn 9:8-15 Ps 25:4-9 1 Pt them and all their descendants. In Reflection 3:18-22 Mk 1:12-15 this recruitment because return, they would have to con- Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18 Ps 19:8- a.the Russian constitution promoted the separation of Kremlin The church has begun the sea- form to God’s holy will. 10, 15 Mt 25:31-46 and church Genesis, sadly, has had a very son of Lent, the most intense peri- b.these old believers were operating in territory controlled by the od in the church’s year of calling Tuesday: Is 55:10-11 Ps 34:4-7, 16- tortured history. Volumes on how 19 Mt 6:7-15 Austrian Empire. to interpret Genesis would fill a its people to union with God. This weekend’s readings call people to Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10 Ps 51:3-4, c.the Russians realized that persecution just made the dissenters library. Without straying into the stronger many controversies, it suffices to face the facts of life as humans. 12-13, 18-19 Lk 11:29-32 say that the purpose of the book, They need God. Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25 Ps 14.Unrelated,but often lumped together,other dissenter groups included these very and of this reading, is to teach reli- What about the flood described 138:1-3, 7c-8 Mt 7:7-12 gious facts. in Genesis? How extensive was it? Friday: Ez 18:21-28 Ps 130:1-8 Mt idiosyncratic groups.The “Mutes”never or rarely did this: The simple religious fact is that Does the story in Genesis actually 5:20-26 a.sang b.spoke c.played music in ragtime sin destroys. God wills that people echo an older story from pagan Saturday: Dt 26:16-19 Ps 119:1-2, sources about a great flood, with not face eternal death, but many 4-5, 7-8 Mt 5:43-48 ANSWERS: choose death by sinning. It is their the exception of the references to 1.c, 2.b, 3.c, 4.b, 5.c, 6.a, 7.b, 8.c, 9.a, 10.a, 11.b, 12.c, 13.b, 14.b choice. the faithful Noah? 16 COMMENTARY MARCH 1, 2009 History of the sign of the cross What is the history of the sign of the I know what a “doctor of the church” been gradually increased to over 430) was a bishop of Hippo in cross? Anonymous is,but how many are there and name thirty. In recent times the pope has northern Africa, fought against The sign of the cross shows us a few.D.W.,South Bend named three women doctors of the heresies, and wrote “Confessions” THAT’S church: Teresa of Avila and and “City of God.” St. Jerome two things: 1) our belief in the We must first distinguish Trinity, since it mentions the Catherine of Siena in 1970, and (A.D. 342-420) was the secretary A GOOD between “doctors of the church” Therese of Lisieux or the Little to Pope Damasus, translated the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and 2) and “fathers of the church.” The our redemption by Christ, since Flower in 1997. Bible into Latin and wrote many QUESTION fathers of the church is a group of Of these doctors of the church works. St. Catherine of Siena in Jesus died on the cross to save us church authors of the past whose from sin and death. mentioned here, St. Gregory the Italy (1347-1380) received the authority on doctrinal matters car- Great (A.D. 540-604) was a pope, stigmata and her mystical experi- This Trinitarian formula is men- ried special weight. The fathers of tioned in the Gospel of Matthew. helped to convert England to ences were published as the the church were characterized by Christianity, wrote “Dialogues” “Dialogue.” Before his ascension into heaven, life from rising in the morning to four qualities: 1) orthodoxy of Jesus commissions the apostles: retiring at night, partly as an and “Pastoral Rule” and encour- doctrine, 2) holiness of life, 3) aged Gregorian chant. St. “Go therefore and make disciples encouragement in temptation and approval of the church, and 4) of all the nations. Baptize them in trial, partly as a means of mutual Ambrose (A.D. 340-397) was a antiquity. The period of the fathers Father Richard Hire, pastor of St. the name of the Father, and of the recognition in times of persecution. bishop of Milan in Italy and wrote of the church is closed with St. Martin de Porres Parish, Syracuse, Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” This From early times the sign of the many books, sermons and even Isidore of Seville in the west and hymns. St. Augustine (A.D. 354- answered this week’s question. baptismal formula reflects the cross was also employed in bap- with St. John of Damascus in the church’s gradual understanding of tism and confirmation, and its use east. God as three persons. The church was then extended to the liturgical E. Livingstone says that the still baptizes people today in the blessing of persons and things. title “doctor of the church” has SCRIPTURE SEARCH name of the Trinity. The holy Mass In the early centuries, the sign been regularly given since the also begins with the sign of the of the cross was drawn upon the Middle Ages to certain Christian Gospel for March 1, 2009 forehead by the thumb or finger of cross. theologians of outstanding merit Mark 1:9-15 F. Cross says that from the time the right hand from forehead to and acknowledged saintliness. of the early theologian Tertullian chest, and then from shoulder to Originally the western theologians, Following is a word search based on the Gospel shoulder, returning to the center (A. D. 160-225) from Carthage in Gregory the Great, Ambrose, reading for the First Sunday of Lent, Cycle B: Jesus at North Africa (modern Tunisia), afterwards. It is usual in the Augustine and Jerome were held Western Church to cross-stroke the Jordan, in the desert and after. The words can be Christian writers testify to the use to be the four doctors par excel- found in all directions in the puzzle. of the “sign of the Lord,” partly as from left to right, and in the lence. In later times the list has Eastern Church from right to left. sanctifying every action in daily JESUS NAZARETH GALILEE BAPTIZED JORDAN WATER HEAVENS A DOVE VOICE PLEASED SPIRIT FORTY Reconciliation, forgiveness, hope — TEMPTED BY SATAN WILD BEASTS ANGELS AFTER JOHN ARRESTED and Lent PROCLAIMING REPENT BELIEVE t was Mardi Gras night, 1995, the gift of the Son. DRIVEN BY SPIRIT and I found myself sipping The Greek verb used to describe Ibourbon at 40,000 feet over the this reconciliation has a particular THE BAPT I ZEDSJNP Atlantic, en route to Rome where edge to it: for what is being “recon- I’d been asked to address an inter- ciled” is not a bank statement and a CATHOLIC SSJORDANAHNR national symposium on the recent check book, but a relationship — a LKTALLEVODAO Cairo World Conference on relationship of love, broken by EAKSGVOJVFZC Population and Development; betrayal. Through that verb, Paul DIFFERENCE GRRNADRROJAL there, you may recall, adroit Holy hammers home to gentile GEORGE WEIGEL See diplomacy prevented the Corinthians a theme dear to the Old NRREPENT I ERA Clinton administration from get- Testament Hebrew prophets: The ting abortion-on-demand declared relationship between God and AEHFTSBFCSE I a fundamental human right, equiv- humanity is not like that of a dicta- sense of cultural malaise that per- TSRFPAPDEUTM meated 21st-century Europe — alent to religious freedom or free tor and his subjects, or a master and ATAKWEWI LSH I speech. On Ash Wednesday morn- his slaves; rather, God’s relationship and then linked it to the basic ing, I set off in search of an with us is best understood by analo- human need for forgiveness: “One SEEL I LAGR I HN of the roots of the hopelessness English-language Mass and soon gy to love. And the reconciliation YDDETPMET IWG found myself at Santa Susanna, that God wishes to achieve in that assails many people today is Rome’s American “parish” near Christ is the kind of reconciliation ... their inability to see themselves BEL I EVEFORTY the Piazza della Repubblica. The that follows infidelity in love. as sinners and to allow themselves © 2009 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com noon Mass was packed with local This, and not some psychobab- to be forgiven, an inability often Anglophones, with whom I ble about self-regard, is the recon- resulting from the isolation of queued up after the homily to ciliation to which the journey of those who, by living as if God did not exist, have no one from whom Why not? He is modest about receive ashes. What followed was Lent calls us. Lent is the “accept- PAUL claiming any credit for it. “If I one of the shocks of my life. able time” in which we should they can seek forgiveness” (emphasis added). And what is preach the Gospel, this is no rea- “Be reconciled to yourself this seize every opportunity to confront CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 true of Europe is also true of son for me to boast, for an obliga- Lent,” the priest intoned, imposing our infidelities: not to wallow in tion has been imposed on me, and the ashes. To which I could only guilt, but because recognizing the America, which is Europe trans- Paul as a model for preaching — planted: if there is no one to whom woe to me if I do not preach it!” blurt out in response, “What did truth of our fallenness is the first, perhaps a kind of patron saint of — 1 Cor 9:16. you say?” essential step toward reconciliation we can turn for forgiveness, we preaching. He encountered Jesus will turn in on ourselves — and Have you ever had something Whatever Father X’s intentions, with those we have wounded and on the road to Damascus, and so wonderful happen to you that his admonition was a piece of psy- with God. Charlton Heston was we will find there no satisfying went away to Arabia for three agent of absolution. Self-reconcili- you couldn’t stop talking about it? chobabble that badly misconceived once asked the secret of his long, years in order to meditate on it. You tell a stranger on the bus, you the spiritual wisdom of the Ash happy marriage to Lydia; the man ation is self-delusion. And when he was finished, he Thus one good way to live this phone a friend, you text message Wednesday liturgy. The kernel of who had played prophets, kings, came out like a whirlwind. It’s like your entire address book. The that wisdom is contained in the and presidents said, in so many “acceptable time” of Lent is to dis- he had an evangelical hot foot lit cover anew the graces of the Gospel was burning within Paul, liturgy’s second reading, from St. words, “It’s not very difficult; you under him. and he had to share the message. Paul’s Second Letter to the just have to be able to say, ‘I’m sacrament of reconciliation. In three great, looping mission- Through those graces, we, like Why are we so passive? How Corinthians. There, Paul gives his sorry, I was wrong.’” The inability ary journeys he covered the can we be so blasé? Perhaps we apostolic mission a remarkable to say that — or, more properly, the Paul’s Corinthians, can become Mediterranean basin. He showed in Christ the “righteousness of think we do not have the elo- definition: undertaken in this lack of a someone to whom that up in Samaria, Caesarea, quence that a saint and apostle like “acceptable time,” it is a mission can be said, a someone with real God.” Doing that is what keeps Damascus, Syria, Galatia and hope alive. Paul had. But he, himself, said he of reconciliation, and through it authority to forgive — has cultural, Corinth. It’s like a person with a did not preach “with the wisdom the good news is proclaimed that not only personal, consequences. message burning in his heart of human eloquence.” — 1 Cor God has reconciled the world to In his 2003 apostolic letter, George Weigel is a senior fellow of showing up in New York, Atlanta, 1:17. himself, restoring man’s lost com- “Ecclesia in Europa,” the Servant the Ethics and Public Policy Chicago, Denver and Los Angeles. He preached Christ crucified, munion with his Creator through of God John Paul II noted the Center in Washington, D.C. He couldn’t sit still. and the message takes care of itself. MARCH 1, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 17

KNIGHTS FREE-THROW UPDATE Hanna Smith of St. Aloysius Parish, Yoder, advanced in regional action of the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest at St. Vincent Activity Center on Sunday, Feb. 22. Hanna made 18-25 in first round competition to tie with another shooter. She went on to make 5-5 in the tie breaker and will compete at the state level in March. Hanna is the daughter of Bill and Peggy Smith. Other winners from northeast Indiana include Hannah Delp, Kamio Gilreath, Kaylar Hershberger, Rebekah Frey, Evan Doelling, Adam Owens, Michael Pawlak, Blake Brouwer and Sports Austen Edwards according to District Deputy Jim Brassel from St. Charles Parish, Fort Wayne. ICCL boys begin fifth- CYO Eagles soar to finals Polhamus concluded. and sixth-grade tourney BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN Casey Cooney led his team with 7 points in the final game of FORT WAYNE — As the num- their CYO careers while Jacquale Family, 29-24, behind the 17- BY GREG SCHULTHEIS ber one seed in the 73rd annual Cooper paced the Eagles with 13. point performance of Will Gold League boys’ Catholic The Eagles avenged their Jan. Whitten, while Kevin Weinberg Youth Organization (CYO) 17 regular season 38-41 loss to SOUTH BEND — Thirty-three scored 12 points for Holy Family. bracket, the St. Charles Cardinals St. John the Baptist, New Haven, teams completed a 12-game regu- St. Bavo A defeated Christ the received a first round bye before in the opening round, besting the lar season schedule and started King A2, 30-23, as Paul Saros, facing Tom Starks’ Eagles from Raiders, 43-24. St. Jude advanced their year-end tourney the first Michael Voor and Alex Mangus St. John the Baptist, Fort Wayne, by downing St. Joseph, Decatur, weekend in February. Twenty scored 6 points each. Zach in the semifinals. and St. Vincent. teams were entered in Bomban and Tommy The Cardinals’ lone loss in the In the semifinal girls’ large the A League tour- Lovalle scored 7 regular season came at the hands school tournament, St. Jude, St. ney, while 13 points each for of the Eagles on Dec. 13, 2008, Vincent, St. Charles and St. John, teams participated Christ the King. when they fell, 33-40. The Fort Wayne are all still battling in the B League St. Pius A2 Cardinals went on to beat every for the top spot while St. tourney. The top defeated St. Aloysius and St. Joseph-Hessen other Gold League foe and finish MICHELLE CASTLEMAN finishers in the reg- Anthony A2 in hard 5-1, while the Eagles finished 3-3 Cassel will go head to head for St. John, Fort Wayne’s Jacquale ular season were St. fought game, 36-30. for a fifth place seed. the small school title. Pius A1 (12-0) in the John Luke Gebbie had 15 However, it was the Eagles Cooper lines up with St. Charles’ In boys’ small-school play, the Bosco A division, Our Lady A points and Braydon Edwards 14 who came out on top again this Casey Cooney in semifinal CYO No. 1 seed, St. Joseph-Hessen (11-1) in the Martin De Porres A points for St. Pius. time with a commanding 47-32 action. The Eagles knocked off the Cassel will face the winner of St. division, St. Pius B2 (10-2) in the Our Lady A defeated Corpus victory and will head into the No. 1 seeded Cardinals in a 47-32 Aloysius vs. Queen of Angels. John Bosco B division and St. Red A as Mikal Henderson championship game of this year’s upset. For the seventh-grade league, Michael B from Plymouth (12-0) scored 16 points, while Garrett tournament on Saturday, Feb. 28, St. Vincent will play St. Charles in the Martin DePorres B divi- Lukens scored 13 points for against the No. 2 seed, St. Jude. eighth graders and his assistant and St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth sion. Corpus Christi. In his 15th season, Cardinals coaches were Tad Christle and meets St. Jude this week in the St. Michael B who moved in Coach Jeff Polhamus has served Dave Kosiarek. boy’s semis, while St. Vincent Play in game results the tourney to play with the A at both St. Charles and at the Polhamus feels his team and St. Charles are the last two League heavy weights defeated Bishop Dwenger junior varsity strengths this season were good standing in the girls’ bracket and St. Pius A1 defeated St. Corpus Christi Blue A, 49-39, as level. His 2008-2009 roster for outside shooting and team depth. will compete in the championship Thomas Maroon A to get the Nate Day tossed in a game high the Cardinals consisted of 11 “All of our players contributed,” at St. Charles on Saturday. tourney started behind 12 points 16 points, while Danny Torres each from Connor Young and scored 11 points for Corpus Brett Barker, while Ryan Christi. Schaefer from St. Thomas was In the first round of the B WILDCATS CLAIM ICCL CHAMPIONSHIP the day’s top scorer with 19 League tourney, Christ the King points. B2 defeated St. Monica B, 33-24, St. Anthony A2 defeated St. behind the 19-point performance Matt’s A 30-11 to advance. In a of Joe Stoud, while Cody Wisser close one-point game, Holy and Patrick Coulter scored 6 Family A defeated Christ the points each for St. Monica. King A1, 28-27, behind Justin St. Joe Mishawaka B defeated Dance with 12 points and Kevin St. Joe SB Gold B, 30-13, as Joe Weinberg with 10 points, while Ravotto, Jake Whitfield and Joey Joe Kelley had 10 points for Kerner scored 7 points each. Christ the King A1. Zack Credi pumped in 10 points St. Bavo A, behind 10 points for St. Joseph, South Bend. by Joe Molnar, defeated St. St. Anthony B defeated Christ Thomas Gold A, 29-13. the King B1 in a close one-point game, 18-17, to advance. First-round games Both St. Pius teams advance to the second round as St. Pius St. Pius A1 defeated St. Joe B1 defeated St. Joseph, South South Bend A, 33-17, as Nate Bend, Blue B, 32-25, and St. Pius Miller and Joe Hickey scored 10 B2 defeated St. Thomas B in a points each. Zach Amico from St. high scoring game, 48-38. Joseph, South Bend, hit an amaz- ing three quarter court shot to end the first half and Danny Second-round games Pinter scored 10 points. In the first game of the Elite St. Anthony A1 defeated St. Eight of the A League tourney, John’s A, 41-19, behind Oliver three pointers were raining down Page with 16 points and Justin as St. Pius A2 gave St. Pius A1 Drinkall with 14 points. their first loss of the season and ELMER J. DANCH Holy Cross A defeated St. knocked them out of the tourney, The Inter-City Catholic League division and tournament basketball champions from St. Jude A, 41-17, as Connor Gentry 32-19. Billy Doslak of St. Pius and Conner Futa each tossed in A2 hit four three pointers and Joseph of Mishawaka finished with a perfect 41-0 four-year record. The champs pictured 11 points and Gabe Douglass finished with a game high 22 include the following: front, from left, are Austin Deneen, Tyler Nixon, Michael scored 7 points for St. Jude. points, while Nate Miller hit four, St. Monica-St. Joe Mishawaka Whitfield and John Jessup; back, from left, are coach Jeff Deitchley, Noah Deitchley, A was led to victory over Holy ICCL, PAGE 18 Vince Ravotto, Dillon Gohn, Chris Ross, Joseph Walter and Head Coach Steve Ravotto. 18 TODAY’S CATHOLIC MARCH 1, 2009 Semifinals ICCL In the A League semifinals St. Lenten meatless recipes Pius A2 advanced to the champi- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 onship game by defeating St. WASHINGTON (CNS) — Here 1 cup chopped green onions oven for 10-15 minutes. The thick- Michael B, 41-17. Billy Doslak are some meatless recipes that 1 cup chopped parsley er the salmon, the longer it will scored 12 points and Braydon could be used for family dinners 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled take to bake. The salmon will be three pointers of his own and fin- Edwards and Luke Gebbie tossed during Lent. 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese ready when it flakes easily and ished with 12 points. in 7 points each to lead St. Pius. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese looks opaque in the center. St. Michael B pulled the upset Nick Felke led St. Michael with 6 Deb’s Easy Tuna Melts 1 pound dry fettucine pasta of the day beating Our Lady A in points. (Reprinted with permission of Cook pasta in a large pot of Lisalis’ Chile Relleno an exciting game, 42-40, that Holy Cross A advanced to face CatholicMom.com) boiling salted water until al dente. Casserole went down to the wire. Nick St. Pius A2 in the championship 4 toasted English muffin halves Meanwhile, pour cream into (Reprinted with permission of Felke led St. Michael with 13 by beating St. Bavo A in a close 1 can tuna in water, drained large skillet. Cook over medium CatholicMom.com) points while Mikal Henderson game, 45-42. Conner Futa scored 1/4 cup chopped celery heat, stirring constantly, until just NOTE: Make ahead then cover powered his way to 11 points and 16 points and Brandan Chappel 2 T chopped onion about boiling. Reduce heat, and dish and chill overnight (or at least Matt Escalante and Jarez Cruz scored 14 points to lead Holy 1/4 cup mayonnaise add herbs, salt, peppers, onions four hours) before baking. each had 8 points for Our Lady. Cross to the victory. Joe Molnar salt and pepper as desired and parsley. Simmer 7 to 8 min- 4 slices whole wheat bread In the battle of Mishawaka St. tossed in a game high 18 points 8 very thin slices tomato utes, or until thickened. 2 cups (8 oz.) grated cheddar Bavo A defeated St. Monica-St. for St. Bavo and Paul Saros and 8 slices cheese of your choice Stir in seafood, cooking until cheese Joe Mishawaka A 33-23 behind Michael Voor scored 8 points (jack, American, white or cheddar) shrimp is no longer transparent. 2 cups (8 oz.) grated jack or the strong post play of Alex each. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Stir in cheeses, blending well. mozzarella cheese Mangus with 10 points while In the B League, St. Joe Lightly toast the muffins. Drain pasta. Serve with sauce. 4-ounce can chopped green Will Whitten scored 14 points for Mishawaka B won an exciting Line baking sheet with foil and chiles St. Monica-St. Joe Mishawaka. over time thriller to advance to put muffins on this. St. Andrew’s Salmon With 6 eggs Holy Cross A got a shot from the championship by beating St. Mix up the tuna salad. Maple Soy Glaze 2 cups milk Caleb Dourbon with 3 seconds Pius B1, 33-29. Jacob Whitfield Spoon the tuna salad onto the (Copyright 2008 by Amy Heyd. 1/2 teaspoon crumbled oregano left in regulation to force over and Nick Thurin scored 11 points muffins, add sliced tomato on top. Reprinted with permission of St. 1/4 teaspoon each salt, pepper, time against St. Anthony A1 and each for St. Joe Mishawaka. Bake for about 8 minutes, then Anthony Messenger Press) paprika, mustard powder and gar- then defeated their cross town Michael Koebel scored 11 points, add cheese slice and bake for Preheat oven: 400 degrees lic powder. rival, 29-27. Conner Futa led Parker Hart, 9 points, and another 2 minutes. 2 1/2 to 3 pounds salmon fillets Oil a 9-inch by 9-inch casserole Holy Cross with 10 points while Brandon Stesiak, 7 points, for St. 1 1/2 cups pure maple syrup pan. Place bread on bottom of pan. Oliver Page had 16 points and Pius. Ruth’s Cajun Seafood Pasta 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce Sprinkle cheeses over bread. Justin Drinkall 10 points for St. In the other semifinal Sammy 3 T Dijon mustard Spread green chiles on top of Anthony. Quinn scored 14 points led St. (Reprinted with permission of In the second round of the B CatholicMom.com) 3 t chili garlic sauce (found in cheese. Beat eggs in a bowl; add Pius B2 to the championship the Asian section of the market) milk. Add oregano and other League St. Joe Mishawaka game against St. Joe Mishawaka 2 cups heavy whipping cream advanced with a 30-13 win over 1 T chopped fresh basil Place salmon fillets skin side spices to egg mixture. Beat until as they defeated Christ the King down in a 9x13-inch glass baking blended. Cover dish and chill St. Anthony B. St. Pius B1 beat B2, 33-29. Joe Staud led Christ 1 T chopped fresh thyme Queen of Peace B, 33-14. Christ 2 t salt dish. In a separate bowl mix maple overnight, or at least four hours. the King with 12 points. syrup, soy sauce, Dijon mustard Bake at 325 degrees for 55-60 the King B2 handled Holy 2 t ground black pepper Family B, 29-12, and St. Pius B2 1-1/2 t crushed red pepper flakes and chili garlic sauce. Pour this minutes, until top is lightly marinade over the salmon. Bake in browned. Let stand 10 minutes. moved on by beating St. Jude - 1 t ground white pepper Our lady B, 49-21.

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Drive-through or carry- the three- to six-year-old child. by Nancy Simmonds, IPFW; will leave St. Thomas at 8 a.m. March 16 “Do You Know How and the retreat ends at 3 p.m. The It’s Going To End?” by Father $15 cost includes lunch. For Larry Kramer, St. Paul of the information call Sharon Johnson Cross. No fee, no registration at (574) 293-2479 or Mary Lee needed. Optional liturgy of the Pringle at (574) 264-1288. hours begins at 6:40 p.m. Concert to benefit homeless Driver’s Education offered South Bend — The University of Fort Wayne — Bishop Luers Notre Dame Celebration Choir High School will offer spring and will perform Saturday, Feb. 28, at summer sessions in driver’s edu- 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the cation. Spring session: March 2- Road, 744 S. Main St. Free 20, Monday through Friday from admission, donations accepted. 3:30-5:30 p.m. (No class on All proceeds benefit Our Lady of Good Friday, March 21) Summer the Road and Dismas House. For session: June 8-19 from 8-11 information call (574) 631-9326. a.m. Cost, which includes a road Join Us! Open House SUNDAY, MARCH 1 • Noon to 2:00 p.m. Let us show how your child can, learn, grow and develop at St. Anthony’s...Focused Academics - Strong Values Dedicated Teachers - Committed Families Saint Anthony De Padua Catholic School Corner of Ironwood and Jefferson Early 2310 E. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend Registration Pre-K -8th 574-233-7169 • www.stanthonysb.org 20 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MARCH 1, 2009 Lenten adult faith formation offered After 30 years, Saints Alive! he diocesan Office of Center. Thelma Hall during this session. Catechesis will offer several Parents have been entrusted by Participants may contact Kara still has a big heart Tadult faith formation ses- God to raise their children in the Slocum in the Cathedral Bookstore sions during Lent. Sessions are fullness of his truth and are held at (260) 422-4611 ext. 3356 to BY LAUREN CAGGIANO and 200-some students contribute free to attend, however registration accountable for their role in guiding order this resource. to the event in various capacities. is required. Interested participants children to holiness. Children are • Lectio Divina will be presented Duties include everything from can register online at www.dioce- bombarded with messages that by Father Bob Lengerich, associ- FORT WAYNE — Few events accounting to production to solici- sefwsb.org/OC under Adult degrade our sexuality. Parents need ate pastor of St. Pius X Parish, have the ability to seamlessly tation. Education. Contact Janice Martin to proactively share the beautiful Granger, on Thursdays, March 19 unite multiple generations. Saints As such a large-scale operation, at (260) 399-1411 or by e-mail at truth about the gift of our sexuality and 26, and April 2, from 7-9 p.m. Alive is one of them. it’s no wonder Saints Alive is one [email protected] for and guide our children to live it at St. Pius X in Granger. For the past 30 years, the annu- of the largest Catholic school additional information. fully. This session will explore Father Lengerich will also use al fundraiser has united Bishop fundraisers in the nation. Sessions include: some key concepts of Pope John the book “Too Deep for Words: Dwenger students, faculty, parents, “It’s amazing that in 30 years, • “How is a Busy Mom to Grow in Paul II’s theology of the body, dis- Rediscovering Lectio Divina” by alumni and community members. it has continued to get bigger and Spirituality?” will be presented by cuss how to apply these concepts at Thelma Hall. About 500 people gathered Feb. better,” Eifert said. Mary Jo Parrish beginning various ages and develop family • Lectio Divina will be presented 27 for this year’s dinner and auc- The $500,000 in donations is Saturday, Feb. 28, and continuing plans to grow in purity and chastity. by Debbie Baum on Thursdays, tion affair: “Una Bella Notte” designated for scholarships and March 7 and 14 from 9:30-11:30 • Lectio Divina will be presented March 19 and 26, and April 2, (Italian for “A Beautiful Night”). operational expenses. The monies a.m. in the Archbishop Noll by Father Drew Curry, associate from 7-9 p.m. at Immaculate Although mainly behind the help support Dwenger’s motto, Catholic Center, Fort Wayne. pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Conception, Kendallville. scenes, production manager Gene “Citizens of Two Worlds,” and There is a legacy of Catholic Parish, on Thursdays, March 5, 12, She will use the book “Too Andert is the brains behind the calls students to be world leaders. men and women who have lived an and 19, from 7-9 p.m. at the St. Deep for Words: Rediscovering creative operation. Andert, a par- And this is something co-chair active and deep spiritual life. Their Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Hall in Lectio Divina” by Thelma Hall. ent of Bishop Dwenger alumni, Beth Fuze does not take lightly. example will be applied to the indi- Fort Wayne. • Sacrament of the Eucharist ses- designed and provided direction “A Catholic education means vidual’s own journey to find the Pope Benedict XVI is promoting sions will be conducted by Father for the set. Guests were drawn into an investment in faith, continuing ever-elusive balance of being a that Catholics learn to pray Lectio William Kummer on March 16, 23 vistas of a seaside Italian land- Catholic education and fostering mother. Discussed will be: letting Divina. This four step process of and 30 at St. Michael the scape with elegant palaces, all community development,” she go of the mother’s guilt, ideas to learning to pray with sacred Archangel Parish in Plymouth. inspired by a real-life Venetian vil- said. create peace in our homes and sim- Scripture “... will bring to the Jesus instituted the Sacrament lage. In her opinion, a Bishop ple ways to incorporate prayer church — I am convinced of it — a of the Eucharist at the Last Supper, Andert said he started with the Dwenger education is a priceless throughout the day. Examined will new spiritual springtime.” Father and the church continues to join initial concept of a Mediterranean investment, especially due to its be individual personalities, virtues Curry will help those who are herself to God through this sacri- cruise and built the props around high academic standards. That’s and gifts of the Spirit. approaching a scriptural prayer life fice. In this series of three presen- the theme. why it’s important to donate, to • “Helping Parents Share the for the first time or who are looking tations Father Kummer will Co-chair and alumnae Julie ensure there is a budget to invest Beautiful Truth of our Sexuality with for a new dimension to their prayer explore the Eucharist as the con- Eifert said Saints Alive is a 10- in the best and brightest faculty their Children and Teens” will be pre- life learn how to approach and meet nection between word and sacra- month commitment. Two paid and staff and upgrade resources. sented by Cindy Black, diocesan Jesus in Scripture. ment, the reconciliatory power of staff and several volunteers work “People believe in Dwenger,” youth director, on Mondays, Father Curry will be using the the Eucharist, and the Eucharist as almost year-round to ensure the she said. “There’s a sense of com- March 2 and 9, from 7-9 p.m. in book “Too Deep for Words: food for the journey on our pil- successful execution of the munity ... a strong passion to build the Archbishop Noll Catholic Rediscovering Lectio Divina” by grimage to eternal life. fundraiser. Forty committee heads for the future.” Today’s Catholic BOOK OF THE MONTH CLUB This month’s featured selection: “Meet John XXIII: Joyful Pope and Father to All” by Patricia Treece

Reviewed by Kay Cozad

Today’s Catholic book club selection for March is herded was even evident in his difficult Bulgarian term. “Meet John XXIII: Joyful Pope and Father to All,” by The reader will travel through time with Roncalli Patricia Treece. (Servant Books, ISBN 978-0-86716- experiencing his pastoral deeds as well as his priestly 729-0) appointments culminating in the papacy. The author This biography of the beloved Pope John XXIII takes reveals not only the joys, accomplishments, frustrations the reader from this gentle man’s birth in 1881, through and sorrows of this great man’s vocation, but also that of his early years with his faith-filled Italian family, the his most intimate personal life as well, including his Roncallis, and faith formation to his religious life and devotion to his sisters and staff and his struggle with papacy culminating in his death in 1963. Though the weight. book is a mere 197 pages, it is packed with historical This humble and simple man followed the golden rule information as well as insights taken directly from Pope throughout his life, being told many times to be harsher John’s personal journal accounts. in judgment. His response was, “If the eternal Father The infancy and childhood of Angelo Giuseppe says to me, ‘Roncalli, you needed to be harsher at Roncalli was marked by virtuous Christian living within times,’ I will say, ‘Eternal Father, it is you who sent your a large peasant sharecropper family. By age 14, the boy son to give me bad example.” His altruistic acts spoke with the sweet temperament was embedded in spiritual volumes of his deep love for Christ. Questions for discussion development in a minor seminary and encouraged to His work during the war revealed his deeply tolerant journal reflections and life remembrances that would and spiritual nature. And his ecumenism throughout his • Pope John XXIII preached charity and acceptance eventually become inspired books, including, “Journey pastorate and papal reign brought kinship to his flock for all. How does that ecumenical idea impact your life? of the Soul.” and their neighbors; all virtues to inspire even the least Your faith? How can you live it more fully? Following his ordination to the priesthood in 1904, of the faithful. The book also unveils his daring and • Pope John XXIII was able to distinguish a person Don (Father) Roncalli met with a variety of assignments inspired thinking that set forth the Second Vatican from his/her theological position, in his effort to from years of studying canon law in Rome to bishop’s Council in 1962 that would explore a new way for the encourage Christian unity. “A position may be worth- assistant to teaching to working with Catholic women church, just eight short months before his painful death less; each person, made in God’s image, was of ines- laity. During those early years his charity, diplomacy and from stomach cancer. timable value.” (Page 154) How do you treat others and ecumenism won him favor with many groups. While Pope John XXIII’s cheerfulness in serving God and promote Christian unity in your community? How does working with the soldiers of varied denominations with- humanity has made him “the beloved pope.” Read “Meet this idea nurture the Biblical image of “we are all one in the military during the war he wrote, “Never mind John XXIII,” to inspire a faith walk based, as John in the body of Christ?” thunderbolts from heaven! Charity, charity and simple, XXIII’s was — in Christ. • How does reading about Pope John XXIII’s life direct, loving truth!” inspire you to change your life? Roncalli’s loyalty and attachment to those he shep- Visit www.diocesefwsb.org/blog for discussion on this book.