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Archbishop Buechlein ...... 4, 5 Deanery Profile ...... 8 Editorial...... 4 From the Archives ...... 7 The Question Corner ...... 11 CCriterionriterion Sunday & Daily Readings. . . . 11 Serving the Church in Central and Southern Indiana Since 1960 August 6, 1999 Archdiocese honors Catholic school graduates By Greg Otolski This year’s Career Achievement archdiocese. During the first three years, Committee, and was president of the Awards honorees are Indianapolis resi- $450,000 in tuition assistance has been Archdiocesan Principals’ Association. An assistant principal, a managing dents Judy L. Livingston, J. Timothy given to more than 1,000 students. Livingston went on to teach at-risk stu- partner in an investment firm, a correc- McGinley, Msgr. John T. Ryan, Rita dents and later become an assistant prin- tions officer, a priest and a retired World Sharp, and George “Tooter” Tinius of Career Achievement Award honorees: cipal in the Metropolitan School District War II veteran, who spent 20 years work- New Albany. Judy Livingston, a graduate of of Perry Township, a position she holds ing with mentally disabled people, will Indianapolis Mayor Stephen Sacred Heart Central High School, began today. She has received numerous educa- be honored by the Archdiocese of Goldsmith, who will be the keynote her education career teaching grades 3–6 tion awards and is a member of St. Bar- Indianapolis for contributions to their speaker at the dinner, will receive the at Holy Name School in Beech Grove. nabas Parish, where she has served as communities. Community Service Award in recognition She was a teacher there for 15 years and eucharistic minister and as president of The five Catholic school graduates of his work to improve the quality of edu- principal for 10 years. As principal she the parish council. will be recognized Sept. 22 at the fourth cation in Indianapolis. started the school’s first computer lab J. Timothy McGinley may be annual Celebrating Catholic School Money raised from the awards dinner and began special programs for gifted remembered by his fellow classmates at Values awards dinner and fundraiser at will be used to help pay tuition costs for and talented students as well as new Scecina Memorial High School as one the Indiana Convention Center in low-income Catholic school students remedial programs. She served on the of the smartest athletes to graduate from Indianapolis. throughout the 39 counties served by the Archdiocesan School Evaluation See SCHOOL, page 2 Students walk and pray to end ‘culture Role model of death’

Reds first By Mary Ann Wyand baseman says Prayer must be at the heart of pro-life work to ensure its success, a Franciscan University of Steubenville graduate God is ‘the explained during a July 31 presentation on the Helpers of God’s Precious Infants biggest part ministry at the Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center in Indianapolis. of my life’ “The most important thing is prayer,” said Rich Scanlon, a Steubenville, Ohio, resident who majored in theology at the Franciscan college and is participating in CINCINNATI (CNS)—As a student, Cincinnati Reds the fifth annual Crossroads Pro-Life Walk all-star first baseman Sean Casey entertained thoughts of across America this summer. becoming a priest. “With prayer, God is going to work “It crossed my mind,” he said. “I have a good friend through you,” Scanlon said. “Our mindset who became a priest, and he had a major impact on my in the pro-life movement must be that of life.” Christ, and that is peaceful, prayerful Casey, 25, grew up in Bethel Park, Pa., attending protest” to combat the culture of death. St. Thomas More Church there and St. Louise de During breaks from their pro-life pil- Marillac in Pittsburgh. At St. Louise, he began playing grimage, Scanlon and 30 other collegians organized baseball in a youth league. He also attended have prayed outside abortion clinics and Upper St. Clair High School. served as sidewalk counselors to encourage In an interview with The Catholic Telegraph, newspa- women to reject abortion and choose life. per of the Cincinnati Archdiocese, he called Christ “the Time spent in prayer and pro-life biggest part of my life.” counseling outside abortion clinics is That was never more true than in April 1998, when like “returning to Calvary all over his baseball career looked as if it might end before it See PRO-LIFE, page 3 began. On his third day in the major leagues, he was hit accidentally in the right eye during batting practice at Cincinnati’s Cinergy Field. Casey suffered lacerations requiring 20 stitches, and six days later underwent surgery to repair four fractured Cns photo bones around the eye. Sean Casey of the Cincinnati Reds holds Rickey Henderson of the New York “I just remember thinking that the Lord never gives Mets at first base. Casey said he once thought he might become a priest. you more than you can handle,” Casey said. “Whether I would be able to play baseball again or not, I knew that I’d be all right. I knew the Lord would take care of me, Leading the Reds’ offense made him popular not just with home- and that was a comforting feeling.” town fans but with fans around the country. He also has drawn uni- Ironically, he emerged from the ordeal with better versal praise for being among the most fan-friendly players in base- eyesight, which he has put to good use this season. ball today. Through June 15, he led the National League in hitting, He is unfailingly outgoing and pleasant, accommodating auto- and was among the top five batters in six other cate- graph and interview seekers. Many observers of professional sports gories. As of July 28, he was second in the league with a consider him a true role model. .364 batting average. “I think the greatest testimony you can give is the way you live He also was selected to play in baseball’s 70th All- your life,” said Casey. Crediting the Lord, he added, “He helps Star Game, held July 13 at Boston’s Fenway Park. me keep things in perspective, and he gave me the talent to play Despite being relatively unknown coming into this baseball.” season, Casey was third at his position in all-star ballot- The first baseman bolsters his beliefs by reading the Bible daily. ing, behind home-run king Mark McGwire of the One of his favorite passages is Matthew 6, verses 25–33, which St. Louis Cardinals and perennial all-star Jeff Bagwell of ends: “Seek first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all the Houston Astros. See CASEY, page 3 Page 2 The Criterion Friday, August 6, 1999 SCHOOL continued from page 1 their class. To his family, however, he is someone who continues to give back to his community and to Catholic educa- tion. McGinley, a former basketball standout at Purdue University, has received numerous honors from the uni- versity. McGinley was named one of the Outstanding Young Men in America in 1967 and went on to serve as Deputy Judy Livingston J. Timothy McGinley Msgr. JohnT. Ryan Rita Sharp George Tinius Assistant Secretary of Labor before returning to Indianapolis to go into pri- vate business. McGinley, a member of her elementary school sweetheart New Albany. He coached basketball and Communities of Hope campaign, which St. Luke Parish, is managing partner of Stephen Sharp. She works full-time as a track at St. Mary School for 15 years has raised $27 million from the business House Investments. He is also a member Marion County corrections officer and and received the John Bosco Medal from community to rebuild and renovate of the Board of Directors of Bindley helps take care of her mother, who has the Catholic Youth Organization. He has Indianapolis inner-city Catholic schools. Western Industries Inc., the Indiana Alzheimer’s disease. Despite her busy received many community awards, The money is also used for Catholic Chamber of Commerce, Indiana Energy obligations at home and work, Sharp still including the Governor’s Trophy as education endowments for low-income Inc., the Indianapolis Colts Community gives generously of her time to Holy Outstanding Handicapped Hoosier of the students and for social service pro- Advisory Board, and the Indianapolis Angels Parish in Indianapolis. She has Year. grams. District of Key Bank. coordinated the parish baptism prepara- “While other schools have known little Msgr. John T. Ryan has served the tion classes for parents for the past 10 Community Service Award success, the Catholic schools have contin- Church for more than 40 years as a priest, years, is a religious education team Stephen Goldsmith was elected ued to help children achieve their poten- pastor, teacher, and friend of Catholic member, sings in the choir and leads a mayor of Indianapolis in 1991 and has tial,” Goldsmith said. education. He served as an associate pas- Bible study group. Sharp attended Holy earned a national reputation as one of the Goldsmith has served in numerous tor in three Indianapolis parishes—St. Angels Elementary School and St. Agnes country’s leading mayors. He is credited national leadership roles, including chair- Anthony, Immaculate Heart of Mary, and Academy. with implementing a $1 billion infra- man of the Center for Civic Innovation at St. Catherine. He is currently in his 30th George “Tooter” Tinius is a graduate structure improvement program called the Manhattan Institute and a member of year as pastor of St. Anthony and also of St. Mary School, New Albany, and “Building Better the advisory boards for the Bureau of serves as the dean of the Indianapolis St. Xavier High School, Louisville. He Neighborhoods.” Justice and Statistics and the Office of West Deanery. He has taught in several was inducted into the U.S. Army in 1941 Under his lead- Juvenile Justice and Delinquency. He also high schools, taught 10 years at the and in 1945 he was wounded in Italy, ership, India- currently serves on the President’s School for the Blind, served as archdioce- losing both hands. He spent 23 months napolis has Commission on Missing and Exploited san scout chaplain, served on the National hospitalized—15 months in a body cast. enjoyed record- Children. Committee for Catholic Scouting for six He was discharged in 1947 and returned breaking job A lifelong resident of Indianapolis, years, and as chaplain at Central State and to New Albany. From 1958–1978, he creation and set Goldsmith is the author of The Twenty- LaRue Carter hospitals. He is known for worked at the Joseph Rauch Center for a record pace First Century City: Resurrecting Urban his devotion and dedication to center-city Retarded Children. He founded the first for new con- America. The book serves as a blueprint schools and youth. Through his untiring workshop for mentally handicapped peo- struction. for cities in their approach to govern- efforts, All Saints School has flourished ple in New Albany and was a member of Goldsmith ing. as a consolidated school serving the needs the advisory board of the Indiana has taken an For more information about attending of the Indianapolis west side. Last year, Vocational Rehabilitation Association for active role in the awards dinner or supporting Msgr. Ryan was instrumental in acquiring four years. He has served the Church as Stephen Goldsmith improving the Celebrating Catholic School Values, call a new school building for All Saints. He president of the St. Mary’s Men’s Club, quality of education for low-income stu- the archdiocesan Office of Catholic has also dedicated many hours to the wel- member of the parish council and choir, dents by supporting the Building Education at (317) 236-1447. † fare of Cardinal Ritter Junior/Senior High vice-president of Catholic Central School. School Board, vice-president of Our Rita Sharp, the mother of five chil- Lady of Providence High School Booster dren, has been married for 22 years to Club and member of the CYO board in NEW This Ad Is TV MASS Camera Ready! TIME Spivey Construction 6966 Different channel. 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“My dad instilled in me that I should for me to really share my experience know you’ve played baseball ... that you always treat people the way I want to be with a young kid who maybe had some take the time to be with these kids,” CASEY treated,” the ballplayer said. “He’s a doubts in his mind about his career.” Casey said. continued from page 1 great influence. He goes to Mass every Casey was a student at the University “It really puts a smile on their faces,” these things shall be added unto you.” morning.” of Richmond, Va., when—on the advice he added. “That’s worth more than any- “I think it’s talking about worry ... Casey practices what’s been preached of his sister, Beth—he began doing volun- thing else you can give.” telling us why we shouldn’t worry about to him. After learning that a University teer work with children afflicted with Casey’s good friend who became a tomorrow,” Casey said. “Reading the Bible of Evansville, Ind., ballplayer had suf- cerebral palsy. priest now lives in Boston. “I got to see helps give me lessons on how to live life fered an eye injury similar to his, he He also has visited a Cincinnati hospi- him a lot when I played in the Cape Cod and approach different situations.” phoned the player and talked for 20 tal a few times, he said. League in 1994,” he said. This approach comes from his minutes. “It’s really amazing the impact you And the priest will preside at Casey’s upbringing, especially from his father, “I didn’t even think twice about it,” have just by the fact that you’re a pro- Nov. 6 wedding to Mandy Kanka in Jim. he said, “because it was an opportunity fessional athlete or the fact that they South Euclid, Ohio, near Cleveland. †

guidance and support. It’s not enough just based on prayer and sacrifice. PRO-LIFE to get somebody to turn away from abor- “We are walking across the country,” continued from page 1 tion. We need to let them know about he said, “to witness for the value, dig- Christ and that they are the primary edu- nity and sanctity of life from the again,” he said. “Christ is being cruci- cators of their children.” moment of conception until natural fied in every child that is torn apart” in Scanlon studied pro-life sidewalk death.” abortion. counseling techniques developed by For the first time this year, Scanlon “It’s important to be very reverent at Msgr. Reilly for the Helpers ministry on said, the collegians organized two the prayer site,” Scanlon said. “In prayer, four occasions outside abortion clinics in Crossroads walks—one from San we invoke the presence of the Holy Spirit New York City. Francisco across the northern states and to save the lives of babies.” On one day, he said, Msgr. Reilly knelt the other from Los Angeles through the As participants in the Helpers of in prayer, with his eyes closed, with a South—in an attempt to bring the pro-life God’s Precious Infants ministry, he said, prayer group for 15 minutes. During that message to more Americans. They walked the collegians have prayed countless time, counselors were able to talk three through snow in the mountains, 106- rosaries outside abortion clinics in many women into turning away from the abor- degree weather in the desert, and states. tion clinic. extremely hot and humid temperatures in Supporters of the international pro-life Three years ago, the archdiocesan Pro- the Midwest. ministry, founded in 1989 by Msgr. Philip Life Office implemented the Helpers of “Both groups will meet in Steubenville J. Reilly of Brooklyn, N.Y., attribute its God’s Precious Infants ministry in on Aug. 6,” Scanlon said, “then we’ll success to the power of intense prayer, Indianapolis after reviewing its success walk together to Washington, D.C., for a Scanlon said. Sidewalk counselors rely on rate in other states. Mass for Life on Aug. 13 at the Basilica group prayer to strengthen their efforts to Msgr. Joseph Schaedel, vicar general, of the National Shrine of the Immaculate save souls and lives. will celebrate the next monthly Helpers Conception and a pro-life rally on Aug.

“In the Helpers ministry, our first and pro-life liturgy at 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 21 14 on Capitol Hill.” Ann Wyand Photo by Mary foremost goal is the conversion of at St. Andrew the Apostle Church, 4052 Father Frank Pavone, the founder and Franciscan University of Steubenville graduate hearts—the mother, father, abortionist, all E. 38th St., in Indianapolis. Following director of Priests for Life, will celebrate Rich Scanlon of Steubenville, Ohio, discusses the people working in the abortion indus- Mass, Msgr. Schaedel will lead the gath- the pro-life liturgy at the basilica, Scanlon pro-life counseling techniques used in the try—to save souls,” Scanlon said. “Our ering in a prayerful walk to the Clinic said. Nationally known pro-life advocates Helpers of God’s Precious Infants ministry second goal is to save the child from for Women on East 38th Street to pray Nellie Gray, the founder of the March for during a July 31 program at the Archbishop abortion. Our third goal, and that’s what the rosary, then return to the church for Life, and Joseph Scheidler, executive O’Meara Catholic Center in Indianapolis. separates Msgr. Reilly’s techniques from Benediction. director of the Pro-Life Action League in Scanlon and 30 other Franciscan University others, is to lay the foundation for the Like the Helpers ministry, Scanlon Chicago, are among the featured speakers students are walking across the United States child’s future through family-oriented said, the Crossroads pro-life pilgrimage is for the rally. † this summer to promote respect for life.

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Seeking the Face of the Lord Official Weekly Newspaper of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler TheCriterion 1915 - 1994 Criterion Founding Editor Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher William R. Bruns, Executive Editor Greg A. Otolski, Managing Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus Stealing is Editorial another form of violence Heaven and hell (Eighth in a series)

ou shall not steal.” but the Church also teaches us that we n July 21, Pope John Paul II created. Hell is the “ultimate conse- “ Stealing is yet another have a right to own, temporarily—that spoke of heaven at his weekly quence of sin itself” and “the state of form of violence. As is during our earthly journey—a part Wednesday general audience. A those who freely and definitely sepa- O Benedictine Father of the garden, and we are entitled to week later, he addressed the topic of rate themselves from God. … Eternal Y hell. damnation,” he emphasized, “is not Demetrius Dumm, notes in Flowers in the fruits of that temporary ownership. (It may or may not be a coincidence God’s work but is actually our own the Desert, “In the clan society of the But we are also obliged to share those that the pope spoke of heaven on the doing.” Old Testament period, stealing was fruits with those who are poor and day after a two-week vacation in the So, ultimately, we humans exercise considered particularly odious because who do not have enough to eat or to Italian Alps; and hell, after a week our gift of free will and choose our it not only deprived a person of the live in a decent manner. Private own- spent in July-heated Rome!) own eternal destinies. peaceful enjoyment of his goods but it ership is not absolute in the sense that We don’t hear a lot these days about In our open embrace of God also destroyed the trust which made it we are never dispensed from helping heaven; we hear even less about hell. through Jesus Christ in the power of possible to live as a free community. our neighbors who are in need. They’re topics on the “backburner” of the Holy Spirit, we anticipate our ulti- Stealing is a sin against the very life of Good stewards respect the material discussion in the Church, but Pope mate and complete union with the the community because of the chilling world that God has entrusted to our John Paul emphasized several interest- Holy Trinity, the next and final step in effect it has on the freedom and peace care. Each of us has a right and a duty ing points in his short remarks. how we are living our lives now. of everyone. When one person’s goods to care for not only his or her own Concerning heaven, he said that it is In the same way, hell is of our own are stolen, one hears locks closing in property and possessions but also for “neither an abstraction nor a physical choosing, and, if it is our choice, then all the other homes and the whole the great bounty we have received place.” It is, the pope said, “a living we have no one to blame but our- community is a little less free than it from God’s goodness: the land we and personal relationship of union with selves. It, too, is the next and final was before and has a right to be. The work, the air we breathe, the water we the Holy Trinity.” step at the end of our lives on earth, a precious, mysterious, vulnerable gift drink and the food we eat (and share The Catechism of the Catholic consequence of deliberately turning that is protected by this commandment with others). As stewards, we respect Church calls heaven “the ultimate end away from the true God and turning is trust. This is the fresh air of the com- one another’s property. We commit and fulfillment of the deepest human toward false gods who disguise them- munity; without it the communality sti- ourselves to economic justice and longings, the state of supreme, defini- selves and use the capital sins of pride, fles” (p. 17). Sadly, we know the truth political responsibility among all tive happiness” (#1024). greed, anger, lust, gluttony, envy and of these words in our neighborhoods! nations and people of the earth. The pope went on to say that we can laziness to entice us into idolatry— experience a little bit of heaven on worshiping that which is not God, be A careful reading of the Catechism Obviously then, even though the earth through our participation in the it money, success, power, illicit sex, of the Catholic Church reveals that the earth is God’s garden and we are sacraments, especially the Eucharist, substance abuse, et al. seventh commandment is far more given ownership of a segment (for a and in our service to others. It is the Human beings certainly love their complex in its intent than we might time), it is morally wrong for us to belief of the Church, particularly ability to choose (consider Eve and surmise on the surface. “In the begin- take what does not belong to us or to emphasized in the Eastern Churches, Adam). But we also resist being held ning God entrusted the earth and its knowingly deprive others of what is that during the eucharistic liturgy all accountable for our choices (“The resources to the common stewardship rightfully theirs, for example, a just the saints and angels in heaven are pre- woman gave me the fruit to eat.” … of mankind to take care of them, mas- wage. sent with the faithful on earth—a veri- “The serpent tricked me”). Let’s be ter them by labor, and enjoy their Dr. William F. May describes the table “cloud of witnesses” surrounding conscious of and thankful to God for fruits. The goods of creation are des- capital sin of avarice, and it applies. the altar and uniting themselves in the gift of free will. But let’s also not tined for the whole human race. “Avarice has often been defined in the praise and thanksgiving with the kid ourselves. It is we who will use However the earth is divided up classical theological tradition as an assembled believers. that free will to choose our ultimate among men to assure the security of inordinate love of possessing. The Hell, on the other hand, is not, the destinies—eternal union with God or their lives endangered by poverty and simplest verb for the expression of pope said, a punishment imposed by the eternal emptiness of life without threatened by violence. The appropria- ownership is ‘to have.’ Consequently God on bad people. God wants nothing God. tion of property is legitimate for guar- the term for avarice in many lan- but the salvation of all the beings he The choice is ours. † anteeing the freedom and dignity of guages is affiliated with the word for persons and for helping each of them having, which is naturally related to — William R. Bruns to meet his basic needs and the needs the arms and hands. … Our posses- of those in his charge. It should allow sions are our holdings. … The miser a natural solidarity to develop between makes a god of his money in the sense men” (#2402). that it defines his life. … [T]he sin of The major point for our considera- avarice refers to false possession and tion is the idea of stewardship. mastery—whether exercised over St. Frances de Sales once remarked money, other external objects, one’s that the garden of the king is the best neighbor, or even over one’s self in The garden of all. He went on to say that defiance of God” (cf. Catalogue of Criterion this earth is God’s garden, not ours. Sins, pp.52–54). The sin is “false mas- And God’s garden needs to be tended tery.” God owns the earth and all that Published weekly except the last week of December and the first week of January. Mailing so that clearly we recognize it as the is in it. † Address: 1400 N. Meridian Street, Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1717. Periodical Postage best garden of all. Paid at Indianapolis, IN. 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Buscando la Cara del Señor Letters to the Editor Arzobispo Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. ‘Does the Church try, you’d find that things are actually better here than you thought they were.” really want me?’ The veil lifted and revelation took over. In Matthew 13:24–30, Jesus shares with Perhaps the Spirit moved me to finally be the crowd a parable about the landowner open to this most profound bit of wisdom. I Robar es otra whose enemy planted weeds among his had spent years searching in other churches wheat. The landowner tells his workers to for what I had already in the Catholic wait until harvest to pull the weeds, so as Church. A few months later, I started not to accidentally pull the wheat stalks. attending St. Thomas Aquinas again. The Articles in The Indianapolis Star and incredible energy of love and respect of all forma de violencia The Criterion have featured stories about God’s children exists there as it always has, (Octavo de una serie) the Vatican’s condemnation against leaders but I am finally able to experience fully its of a gay ministry movement in the U.S. wondrous power. No longer do I attend Sister Jeannine Gramick and Father Robert Church to try to prove to God that I really “ o robarás”. de Dios, pero la Iglesia nos enseña Nugent have ministered to gays and les- am a good person. Now, my relationship El robar es meramente también que tenemos el derecho de ser bians and their parishes for 30 years, pro- with God is more personal, and my connec- Notra forma de violencia. El dueños, temporalmente—es decir, moting compassion and inclusiveness. tion to the sacrament of Communion is Padre Demetrius Dumm, O.S.B., durante nuestro viaje terrestre—de Now the Vatican has barred them from more meaningful and affirming than I ever comenta en su libro Flowers in the una parte del huerto y que tenemos el any further work on behalf of gay and les- thought possible. Desert, “En la sociedad clan del perío- derecho a los frutos de la propiedad bian Catholics and did so in a most public My father showed me the article from do del Antiguo Testamento, robar fue temporal. No obstante, estamos oblig- and harsh manner. The Vatican also took The Indianapolis Star shortly after it considerado particularmente detestable ados a compartir dichos frutos con los this opportunity to reiterate that gays and appeared, worried that I would become ya que no solamente privó a uno del pobres y los que no tienen lo sufi- lesbians themselves are “objectively disor- angry. I was more sad than angry. Growing placer pacífico de sus bienes, pero ciente para comer o vivir de una man- dered” and their sexual acts are “intrinsical- up, I remember a poster my parents had también destruyó la confianza que era decente. La propiedad particular ly evil.” Once again, the Roman Church has hung on the kitchen bulletin board. It was a hacía posible vivir en una comunidad no es absoluta en el sentido de que portrayed gays and lesbians as weeds that drawing of a sullen child, with the words, “I libre. El robar es un pecado contra la nunca estamos exentos de ayudar a should be pulled from the Church. know I’m somebody special, ‘cause God misma vida de la comunidad debido al nuestros prójimos que están necesita- Over five years ago, I left the Catholic don’t make no junk.” As a depressed and efecto que surte en la libertad y paz de dos. Church. My decision to leave the Church fearful teen-ager, I often looked at the poster cada persona. Cuando las posesiones Los buenos administradores was made calmly and without much drama. and wondered if it truly applied to me, as a de una persona sean robadas, se puede respetan el mundo material que Dios I felt beaten down by the institutional gay person. oír las llaves cerrar las cerraduras en ha confiado a nuestro cuidado. Cada church that continually made it clear— Luckily, I have parents who always los otros hogares y toda la comunidad persona tiene el derecho y respons- through their pastoral letters and pro- offered me love and acceptance. After five es un poco menos libre que anterior- abilidad de cuidar tanto a su propia nouncements—that despite my best efforts, years away from the Catholic Church, I have mente y menos libre del que tiene propiedad y posesiones como la gran I would never be good enough for them. finally come to a place where I truly believe derecho. El precioso, misterioso y magnificencia que recibimos de la Leaving the Church was the best thing I that God offers this unconditional love to vulnerable don que este mandamiento bondad de Dios: la tierra que cultiva- could do for myself—mentally, spiritually, gays and lesbians as well, not in spite of protege es la confianza. Este es el aire mos, el aire que respiramos, el agua and emotionally—even if it meant leaving their homosexuality but because of it. fresco de la comunidad; sin éste, la que tomamos y la comida que comem- my beloved parish. It is only within the past Thankfully, I am in a faith community comunidad se sofoca” (p. 17). os (y compartimos con los demás). three months that I have come back to my whose members support this belief. Then I ¡Tristemente, conocemos la verdad de Como administradores, respetamos la parish, finally free of the guilt and fear that think of the anguished gay or lesbian aquellas palabras en nuestros vecin- propiedad de otros. Nos comprometi- kept me constantly trying to atone for my Catholic who reads the article in The darios! mos a la justicia económica y la sexual orientation instead of celebrating it. Indianapolis Star or The Criterion and won- Al leer cuidadosamente el responsabilidad política entre todos During my hiatus, I visited many gay- ders, “Does the Church really want me?” I Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica rev- las naciones y ciudadanos de la tierra. friendly churches—United Church of worry that another soul may distance him- ela que el séptimo mandamiento es Desde luego, aunque la tierra es el Christ, Disciples of Christ, Episcopal, self from the Catholic Church. This is when más complejo en su intención de lo huerto de Dios y somos dueños por un Unity, Unitarian-Universalist, to name a I pray that the Spirit will touch the souls of que podemos conjeturar a primera segmento de tiempo, es moralmente few. I left services at these churches feel- our Church leaders in Rome in the same vista. “Al comienzo Dios confió la incorrecto tomar lo que no nos ing profoundly empty, longing for the way I was. tierra y sus recursos a la adminis- pertenece o de privar a los demás de familiar and meaningful ritual of the Drew Carey tración común del ser humano para lo que es debidamente suyo, por ejem- Catholic Church. I eventually gave up the Indianapolis que tuviera cuidado de ellos, los domi- plo un salario justo. idea of having any semblance of spirituali- nara mediante su trabajo y se benefi- El Dr. William F. May describe el ty in my life. Liked editorial on human ciara de sus frutos. Los bienes de la pecado capital de avaricia y lo aplica. Throughout these years, my mother creación están destinados a todo el “La avaricia se define frecuentemente would engage me in conversations, trying face of the Church género humano. Sin embargo, la tier- en la tradición teológica clásica como to bring me back to the Church. As I ra está repartida entre los hombres un amor desmesurado de posesión. El explained to her, I could not reconcile This is a thank you for the wonderful edi- para dar seguridad a la vida, expuesta verbo más fácil para expresar posesión calling myself a Catholic, since that would torial piece—“The human face of the a la penuria y amenazada por la vio- es ‘tener’. Por consiguiente, el térmi- associate me with an institutional Church Church” by Dan Conway (The Criterion, lencia. La apropiación de bienes es no para avaricia en muchos idiomas that denied gay people the right to live as July 27). His pointing out the paradox of legítima para garantizar la libertad y la está asociado con la palabra ‘tener’, la God created us. Though I did not have a Jesus’ choice of the very human Peter to dignidad de las personas, ayudar a cual naturalmente está relacionada con formal church in my spiritual life, I did head his Church made me smile at God’s cada uno a atender sus necesidades los brazos y manos. … nuestras pose- spend countless hours in prayer and thera- tolerance and sense of humor and awakened fundamentales y las necesidades de los siones son nuestra propiedad … El py, digging deep to find my own power in me an openness to our Creator in a sense que están a su cargo. Debe hacer posi- avaro crea un dios de su dinero en el and identity. of generosity of spirit. Where I had recently ble que se viva una solidaridad natural sentido de que dicho dinero define su About six months ago, my mother and I been truly struggling with “great expecta- entre los hombres.” (#2402). vida. … El pecado de la avaricia were involved in one of our chats, dis- tions,” I suddenly felt flooded with prayer El punto central para considerar es refiere a la posesión falsa y dominio, cussing a Methodist minister who was and great peace, to “let go and let God.” I la idea de mayordomía. San Frances sea ejercido sobre el dinero, objetos defrocked for performing a gay marriage. I think it was [Cardinal Joseph] Ratzinger’s de Sales comentó una vez que el huer- externos, el prójimo, o aun el mismo railed against the injustice, making the con- quote about “those of us who ‘gave up on to del rey es el mejor de todos. Siguió en desafío de Dios” (cf. Catalogue of nection back to the Catholic Church. My the Church’ failing to appreciate the Holy diciendo que la tierra es el huerto de Sins, pp.52–54). El pecado es “el mae- mother quietly observed that the United Spirit’s ability to work in and through (and Dios, no el nuestro. Por lo tanto hay stro falso”. Dios es dueño de la tierra States has a similar prohibition against in spite of) human weakness that is every- que cuidar el huerto de Dios para que y todo sobre la misma. † same-sex marriages. However, just because where in the Church.” reconozcamos que es el mejor huerto I disagree with this law doesn’t mean I That simplified it for me. My perspective de todos. (Flowers in the Desert: A Spirituality of would give up my citizenship and leave the has unexpectedly broadened and changed! Nosotros los seres humanos no the Bible [ISBN 1-879007-29-0] por country. “I would venture to say,” she Jean Fries creamos la tierra, ni somos dueños de Demetrius Dumm, O.S.B., es publicado mused, “that if you went to another coun- Richmond la misma. Es el huerto de Dios y es por St. Bede’s Publications, P.O. Box 545, nuestro regalo y responsabilidad el Petersham, Mass.) cuidarlo. Somos administradores del huerto que pertenece a Dios, y por lo (A Catalogue of Sins: A Contemporary Letters Policy tanto creemos que todas las bendi- Examination of Christian Conscience, ciones provienen de Él. La mayor- 1967, por William F. May, es publicado Letters from readers are published in from readers as necessary based on space lim- domía está grabada en el registro por Holt, Rinehart y Winston, Nueva The Criterion as part of the newspaper’s com- itations, pastoral sensitivity, and content bíblico de la creación. Comenzamos a York.) mitment to “the responsible exchange of freely- (including spelling and grammar). In order to adherirnos a ello más completamente held and expressed opinion among the People encourage opinions from a variety of readers, of God” (Communio et Progressio, 116). frequent writers will ordinarily be limited to en nuestra comprensión espiritual. Traducido por: Language Training Letters from readers are welcome and one letter every three months. Concise letters Somos administradores del huerto Center, Indianapolis every effort will be made to include letters (usually less than 200 words) are more likely from as many people and representing as many to be printed. viewpoints as possible. Letters should be Letters must be signed, but, for serious La intención del Arzobispo Buechlein para vocaciones en agosto informed, relevant, well-expressed, and tem- reasons, names may be withheld. perate in tone. They must reflect a basic sense Conocimiento de la Parroquia: Que cada parroquiano sea consciente de su Send letters to: “Letters to the Editor,” of courtesy and respect. The Criterion, P.O. Box 1717, Indianapolis, Ind. papel para fomentar todas las vocaciones y anime a nuestros jóvenes a con- The editors reserve the right to select the 46206-1717. Readers with access to e-mail may siderar la vida sacerdotal y religiosa. letters that will be published and to edit letters send letters to: [email protected]. Page 6 The Criterion Friday, August 6, 1999 Saint Meinrad monks celebrate jubilees Seven Benedictine monks of Saint Meinrad Archabbey on Aug. 7, 1939. He attended Saint Meinrad minor and Meinrad’s Development Office, assistant director of monas- in St. Meinrad were acknowledged for their years of major seminaries and was ordained a priest on May 30, tic vocations and associate dean of students for the school. monastic commitment on July 25. 1944. In 1944, he was assigned as bookkeeper at Abbey He gives retreats on priesthood vocations. Celebrating 60-year jubilees were Benedictine Brothers Press, work he undertook for 26 years. In 1969, he was Benedictine Father Nathaniel Reeves, a native of Detroit, Lawrence Shidler and Benedict Barthel and Benedictine associate pastor of St. Meinrad Parish and served their Mich., also received a degree in canon law from Pontifical Father Rembert Gehant. until 1977. Currently, Father Rembert works at a variety Gregorian University. Father Nathaniel has been an instruc- Monks honored for 25 years were Benedictine Fathers of tasks in the archabbey and at Abbey Press. tor in canon law for the School of Theology since 1983. He Justin Duvall, Bede Cisco, Jonathan Fassero and Benedictine Father Justin Duvall, a native of Toledo, was defender of the bond for the Metropolitan Tribunal in Nathaniel Reeves. All four professed vows as Benedictine Ohio, earned a master’s degree in library science from the the Archdiocese of Indianapolis from 1984–89 and is cur- monks on Aug. 24, 1974, and were ordained priests on University of Michigan. He served as assistant librarian in rently part-time defender of the bond for the archdiocese. April 30, 1978. They received their bachelor’s degrees the archabbey library from 1979–84 and was assistant to the Currently, Father Nathaniel is academic dean for the School from Saint Meinrad College and Master of Divinity novice/junior master. In 1984, Father Justin was named of Theology. † degrees from Saint Meinrad School of Theology. prior of the monastery, a position he held for 11 years. Due to the number of Saint Meinrad monks celebrating Currently, he is vice-rector of the School of Theology. jubilees this year, an event was held in June to honor those Benedictine Father Bede Cisco is a native of VIPs . . . monks who marked 50 years of monastic commitment. Indianapolis. He earned Ed.M and Ed.D. degrees from Benedictine Brother Lawrence Shilder, a native of Columbia University. From 1979–82 and again from Thomas S. and Elkhart, professed his vows as Benedictine monk on Feb. 1987–93, Father Bede was associate dean of students of Dorothy L. Kennedy 10, 1939. His primary assignment at the archabbey has Saint Meinrad College. He served as academic dean of the of Indianapolis been in the carpentry shop, where he crafts items such as college from 1993–99. He also taught theology in the col- marked their 50th chalices, bookcases, candleholders and monastic coffins. lege, and was adjunct assistant professor of pastoral studies anniversary on July 9. Benedictine Brother Benedict Barthel, a native of in the School of Theology from 1987–92. Currently, he is The couple was mar- Evansville, professed his vows as a Benedictine monk on the director of Indianapolis programs for the School of ried July 9, 1949 at Feb. 10, 1939. In 1939, he was assigned to work at Abbey Theology. St. Mary Cathedral in Press, where he performed a variety of duties for 41 years, Benedictine Father Jonathan Fassero, a native of Lafayette. They cele- including head compositor, Intertype operator, pressman Mishawaka, received a master’s degree in religious studies brated with a Mass at and as a worker in the sculpture shop. Currently, he works from Indiana University. Father Jonathan has held several St. Jude Church in in the Saint Meinrad School of Theology bookstore, The positions at Saint Meinrad College, including associate Indianapolis, followed Scholar Shop, and is assistant monastery guest master. director of recruitment, associate dean of freshmen, associ- by a family dinner. Benedictine Father Rembert Gehant, a native of West ate coordinator of student life and director of admissions. The couple has four Brooklyn, Ill., professed his vows as a Benedictine monk Currently, he is director of donor relations in Saint children: Linda Morse, Denise Kidwell, Stephanie Pittenger, and Joseph Kennedy. They also have 11 grandchildren. The Kennedys are parish- The Village Dove Every child ioners at St. Jude Parish in Indianapolis. † Check It Out . . . 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From the Archives First Communion in 1909

This is believed to be a 1909 (Some of the spelling may not be photograph of a boys’ first accurate.) Communion class at the first Of the first communicants (in St. Joseph Parish in Indianapolis. suits): Leo Merbon, Billy Isleave, This parish was founded in 1873 Earl Campbell. Among those in by Father Joseph Petit and was black cassocks: Thomas Meuneir, originally located on East Edwin Tierrery, Marshall Mon- Vermont St. In 1879, the parish toon, Frank Desjean, John J. moved to College Ave. and North Doyle. Of those in white cas- St., where this picture was taken. socks: Edward B. Doyle. In 1949, the parish was closed. A new St. Joseph Parish was estab- We get help from a reader lished that same year and was Julia Love tells us that the cou- located at 6041 West Morris St. In ple in last week’s “From the Arch- the early 1950s, the construction of ives” wedding photograph is none the west portion of Interstate 465 other than herself and her husband force of the relocation of the parish Lewis, now deceased. They were to its present site at 1375 S. married at St. Joseph Parish in Mickley Ave. Today the parish Corydon on June 15, 1940. Father numbers about 1,000 persons. Hillman presided. (Two Father The priest in this photo is Hillmans—brothers—have served believed to have been the pastor in the archdiocese: Anthony A. 1909, Msgr. Francis Benjamin [1910–1956] and Richard B. [1905–1974]). The photograph was Dowd. The handwritten informa- (This feature is based on information currently in the archdiocesan archives and is as accurate as possible. The archives would tion with this photograph lists the taken by a photographer from the appreciate receiving additional information or, if necessary, corrected information from readers. Also, the archives is attempting to names of only some of the individ- Louisville Courier Journal, which expand its collection. If you have photographs or other materials, please send them to Associate Archivist Janet Newland, Archives, uals shown and then does not spec- published it with an article titled P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-1410. Newland, may be reached at 317-236-1429, or 800-382-9836, ext.1429, or ify who is who. Can readers help? “To Be Sure It’s Love.” † by e-mail at [email protected].) Vacation is time to strengthen ties with God, family CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (CNS)—People should use summer vacations to enjoy moments of peace and closeness with their families and with God, Pope John Paul II said. Vacations should be “a time of human recharging,” an opportunity “to find yourself and others again in a more balanced and serene way,” the pope said Aug. 1. The pope, meeting visi- tors at his summer residence south of Rome, prayed for This Ad Is people on vacation, those who already have returned home and those unable to Camera Ready! take time off. Summer vacations, he said, bring to mind families first. St. Francis Families often “feel the disadvantages of the fast rhythm of work, especially 1844 in the big cities,” the pope said. “Often it is difficult 5x10 for them to find the peace- ful climate and atmosphere Neg they need” for intimacy, discussion and planning. Pope John Paul said it was interesting and encour- aging that more and more families are spending part of their vacations in “places of the spirit: monasteries, shrines, hermitages and retreat houses.” “Almost always these places bring together the beauty of the natural envi- ronment with opportunities to draw spiritual riches from meeting God in reflec- tion, silence, prayer and contemplation,” he said. The pope said people also should make time for silence and reflection “to safeguard interior harmony,” which is easily overwhelmed by the tasks and responsibilities of daily life. † Page 8 The Criterion Friday, August 6, 1999 St. Thomas More, Mooresville parish, has plans for rapid growth

rom its corner of Morgan and Hendricks counties, physician across Indiana Street allows the parish to use his FSt. Thomas More Parish in Mooresville is growing by parking lot on Sunday. leaps and bounds—and it’s still growing. Mary Sharp, part-time administrative assistant and “It’s a nice problem to have,” part-time buildings and grounds coordinator, said there said Maureen Shea, director of is a core of “old-timers,” but 60 percent of the parish- liturgy, music and the Rite of ioners have moved in during the past 11 years. “It pre- Christian Initiation of Adults sents a different scenario than the ‘normal’ parish.” Indianapolis (RCIA) process for the parish. Both women are “tickled” that the parish had 21 “We average one new family a adults involved in the RCIA process last year. West Deanery week,” she said. “As one of the “We serve a big, big area,” said Sharp. “I think we parishioners told me, ‘You guys have a strong focus on youth.” still think of yourself as a small Shea said, “It is getting to be a younger parish. When we parish and you’re not.’ ” came in 1975, our family was among the youngest.” Staff members attribute Sharp, whose family moved into the parish in 1974, St. Thomas much of the growth to Father said, “Now we feel like old folks.” Edward J. Ripperger, pastor of “The focus is heading strongly to family life,” said Shea. St. Thomas More. “Marianne [Hawkins, coordinator of religious education] is More The growth has caused the forming committees to work on family life.” Fr. Edward J. Ripperger Indianapolis West Deanery Lew Sharp, Mary’s husband, heads the property com- parish to add another Mass to mittee and spends much of his time helping improve the Mooresville its Sunday schedule. buildings and grounds at St. A new housing addition, Thomas More. Heartland at the Crossing, “Without Lew, we’d be lost,” explains some of the growth. said Laura Rist. “He does a fab- “It’s like a whole new town ulous job keeping everything developing, bringing a phenome- up.” Rist is a part-time parish Story and photos by Margaret Nelson nal number of Catholic families office staffer and part-time into area,” said Shea. coordinator of religious educa- Families attending Mass have tion. overrun the parking lot and must “I’m the only person with park in the ball diamond or in the four women bosses,” quipped playground. The parish is consider- Sharp. ing finishing another parking area He pointed to a large area Fast Fact: on the north side of the church. The St. Thomas More Church west of the church that belongs This year, St. Thomas More in Mooresville will have its annual Applefest on Sept. 17–18. Started as a spaghetti supper 15 years ago, it has grown to include a hog roast with crafts and entertainment, coordinated by the local Knights of Columbus. This year, a “mystery dinner” will be available. CD Our Reputation in Quality Since 1975 Maturing? Southeast West 787-8366 244-9571 Earn 4002 S. Arlington 3855 Rockville 67 • Lifetime Warranty 267 144 6.50% • Certified Technicians Mooresville Effective annual interest rate • Guaranteed for 5 years • Insurance Direct Repairs with the Planning for Value Single 5 • Computerized Paint Mix from Jefferson-Pilot Life Insurance Company

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the parish had 365 children Riley Hospital for Children. Eventually they hope to make enrolled, serving children quilts to raffle at the parish Applefest. from preschool through A large number of parishioners turn out on the parish grade 12. work days, which are held twice a year. While the children attend Shea said, “Lew makes a list and cracks his whip.” religious education programs, “They wash windows, fix the playground, paint the the parents socialize with cof- ball diamond fence, [and] even put in a steel backstop,” fee and doughnuts. said Hawkins. “This is important “We delegate nonroutine jobs at that time,” said Lew because the parish is so Sharp. “We change all the florescent lights. Last time, we spread out,” said Lew Sharp. made new restroom stalls and put in new doors. We’re lucky Five high schools feed into to have talented people.” the parish, as well as numer- “Everybody in town knows us,” he said. Parishioners ous elementary schools. The donate time to the local Churches in Mission. youth and their parents get “When we came, Catholics were definitely a minor- to know each other at sports ity; now we’re well known throughout community,” said activities, like track meets. Lew Sharp. Things are used in practical The staff reported that when Father Ripperger was on ways at St. Thomas More. sabbatical from January to April 1998, parishioners pitched One day in June, a truckload in and everything went smoothly. of sand was brought to the ball “A lot of parishioners are transplants. Our parish diamond. Vacation Bible family may be more important because our biological school students used it to play families are not near. I have two ‘moms’ here and a cou- in before volunteers spread it ple of ‘dads,’ ” said Shea. “It is a very friendly atmos- on the ball diamond. phere. Father enhances that.” The parish offers three Mary Sharp said, “It is nice around here.” different four-week pro- Ginny Buehler, a member of the board of education, grams—“to keep the kids said that 65 to 70 parish youth will be confirmed for the active over the summer,” two eligible grades. said Mary Sharp. The lead- The RCIA is growing each year although the area is Ben and Becky Rist try out the ‘fishing’ at the Port Hope backdrop for St. Thomas More in ers use their creativity. only 3 percent Catholic. “You almost feel like you’re a Mooresville’s vacation Bible school. Parents are involved in the missionary,” said the pastor. summer program. Father Ripperger said, “I felt we did quite well with “It’s relaxing; we have the Legacy of Hope capital campaign. We doubled our to the parish. fun,” said Hawkins. “And we still learn about God.” goal with $470,000.” “That’s the site of the new church,” he said. “We’re Father Ripperger commented that liturgy is very He considers St. Thomas More a family-oriented outgrowing this one.” important at St. Thomas More. parish, with the many children. Rist said the new location would alleviate heavy traffic The parish has a children’s choir, as well as separate Father Ripperger doesn’t make many home visits, on Indiana Street directly to the east of the church. choirs with girls, teens and adults. due to the growing numbers and the physical size of the “We would have two entrances to the church, with access The youth take ministerial roles at Sunday Masses once a parish. “It’s hard to have such a big area.” from the road north of the church,” she said. month. Each of the religious education grade levels, from With the new restructuring, the parish is considering Lew Sharp explained that there is a small house on the four to 12, is responsible for one monthly Sunday liturgy. Renew, Christ Renews His Parish and other faith-formation new property, where the rectory will eventually be located. The parish has training for lay ministers in summer and stewardship programs, Father Ripperger said. A parishioner now rents the house. and, each fall, a Ministry Fair is used to invite new peo- He would like to have a current census, but “knock- “We’re really lucky to be able to get this land,” he said. ple to become involved in the parish. ing on doors is almost impossible.” The parish plans to “Mooresville doesn’t have much property,” said The Knights of Columbus also do things for the update its five-year-old pictorial directory as a way of Hawkins. church, said Lew Sharp. doing an informal survey. 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Uncle Dan/ From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Dan Morris Tenth council settles schism Grandchild-spoiling motivations Everyone knows grandparents spoil This, of course, should be followed by caused by competing popes grandchildren, especially when baby-sitting super-buttery toast dunked in hot choco- them, and then hand late—eaten in the front room on the fter a lapse of 253 years between the flee to France. But Innocent had some them back to the par- floor while Grandpa (aka me) explains Aeighth and ninth ecumenical councils, powerful allies, notably Abbot Bernard ents (former spoiled the CNN stock market report to Bull six such councils of Clairvaux, who won over King Louis grandchildren who who, at 3, has a sound grasp of supply were convened during VI of France and King Henry I of have it coming) in such and demand. Supply: “Any left?” the 12th and 13th cen- England, and Archbishop Norbert of a condition that it takes Demand: “Can I have some?” turies. The 10th ecu- Magdeburg, who convinced the Germans three days and several I stumbled onto yet another grandchild- menical council, the to support Innocent. Eventually, Innocent “time-outs” to re- spoiling motivation. This one overlaps with Second Council of the was recognized as the true pope every- sculpt them into the the old family life theorem that goes, Lateran, in 1139, where except in Scotland, Aquitaine, and model children that “Raising kids is for the young.” approved 30 canons southern Italy. had originally been Yes, by the end of the day, I was willing related to discipline After promising to crown King entrusted to the grandparents. to feed, buy, transport and/or in any other and other matters, one Lothair III of Germany as emperor, There are many interlocking theories in way assuage either of those two young men of which stated that Innocent and Lothair marched on Rome. this regard that I have just recently had the in exchange for: a) quiet, b) stillness, c) holy orders is an invalidating impediment Anacletus was secure in St. Peter’s, so opportunity to field-test. quiet, d) lack of motion, e) quiet, f) no ques- to marriage. When people say that clerical Innocent crowned Lothair in the Lateran. Background: Daughter and son-in-law tions, g) quiet. celibacy has been a law of the Church When Lothair returned to Germany, wanted to take advantage of one of those Some of the grandchildren’s conversa- only since the 12th century, this is what Anacletus made it so difficult for Las Vegas boondoggles (sit through two tions went like this: they have in mind. Innocent that he had to move to Pisa. hours of time-share sales torture and be “Wanna finger-paint the TV screen? Be At the time, though, the canon about There he held a synod that excommuni- rewarded with a 3 a.m. flight to somewhere careful not to slop on the remote.” celibacy was a minor reason for the cated Anacletus and Roger II. else people want to swap your fantasy for “Wanna sleep with the dog? OK, but council. It was called mainly to settle a From then on, however, support for your money). So they (the parents of our don’t eat very much of its food.” schism caused by the earlier election of Anacletus waned. In 1137, Roger heard two grandsons) asked us to buy roundtrip “Wanna play with your dad’s socket two popes. arguments from proponents of both tickets to their city so they could fly some- set? Be careful not to drop any of the big In the Church’s history, 37 men are claimants, with Bernard speaking on where for free and bet the kids’ future col- ones in the toilet. The big splashy sound named as antipopes, those whose reigns behalf of Innocent. Roger abandoned lege tuition funds on video poker. wakes up Grandpa.” were not accepted for one reason or Anacletus. Now considered the antipope, Made sense to me. Just for the record: Someone might another. In some cases, it depended Anacletus managed to hold out in For many, many years my basic working claim that grandparents spoil grandchil- entirely on the fact that they were unable St. Peter’s until his death on Jan. 25, assumption—based on experience as both a dren so that the latter will love them. to successfully gain acceptance. Such 1138. His followers elected a successor, spoiled grandchild and then as a parent of Doesn’t hold water. That kind of love is was the case of Anacletus II, who is who has gone down in history as children who were spoiled by my parents— not for sale. † listed as antipope from 1130–1138. Antipope Victor IV, but he submitted to was that the grandparents carried out the When Pope Honorius II died in Innocent after two months. spoiling for two historic reasons: first, (Dan Morris is a regular columnist with St. Gregorio Monastery in 1130, a Pope Innocent then returned to the revenge; second, fun. Catholic News Service. Comments are wel- minority of cardinals hastily buried him Lateran and convened the Second This is sound. There’s nothing like hun- come. Write Uncle Dan at 6363 Christie and then clandestinely elected Gregorio Council of the Lateran in April 1139. It kering down with Otto and Bull (aka the Ave. No. 222, Emeryville, Calif. 94608; or Papareschi as Pope Innocent II, enthron- was attended by 900 to 1,000 bishops grandsons) for a lemon yogurt and Coca- e-mail: [email protected].) ing him in the Lateran the next morning. and abbots. In three sessions, it annulled Cola breakfast while watching 101 That morning, though, the majority of all decisions, acts and ordinations of Dalmatians—especially if you pull the sofa (Regular columnist Cynthia Dewes, cardinals met and elected Pietro Anacletus and his adherents. up really close to the television and snuggle whose “Cornucopia column appears in Pierleoni as Anacletus II. The two popes The 30 canons already mentioned in pillows and blankets. this space is on vacation.) then competed for recognition. basically were Church reform legislation Anacletus had the advantage since he that had been passed during previous Journey of Faith/Fr. John Buckel controlled Rome and was allied with the decades that the bishops thought it Norman king, Roger II. Innocent had to important to republish. † The power of divine love Be Our Guest/ The story of Paul’s first encounter of the does not frustrate the divine plan. Shirley Vogler Meister risen Christ illustrates most clearly that This direct encounter with divine love when God wants you was so intense and powerful that it changed to make some drastic Paul’s life forever. Perhaps the best way to Recognizing essentials changes in your life, describe the fundamental shift that took you will know what place in Paul’s life is to say that he became course of action you “Christ-centered” in all things. and nonessentials are to take. Paul’s life remained forever centered on The change that the risen Lord. He viewed all aspects of life After coping with a series of problems one. My tears were then justifiable. occurred in Paul’s life in the light of his relationship with Christ while visiting my hometown this sum- Because small and large crises always after the risen Lord Jesus, the one “who loved me, and gave him- mer, I finally had a seem to clump together in our family, a appeared to him is self for me” (Gal 2:20). Would that all few moments to fin- friend likens our lot to the biblical trials without parallel in Christians do likewise. ish reading The Gift and tribulations of Job. I laugh at this; recorded history. Paul had “persecuted the After his first encounter with the risen of Peace: Personal because, unlike Job, I admit to sometimes Church violently” and then went on to Christ, Paul came to realize that his former Reflections (Loyola uttering “Enough already!” when praying. become its foremost missionary and theolo- persecution of the Church was fundamen- Press), written by However, I also recognize I’m only dealing gian. tally wrong. He had to cope with a sinful Joseph Cardinal with what some call the human condi- In his youth, Paul attempted to eliminate past. This being said, there is no evidence in Bernardin before his tion—and no matter how bad circum- Christianity from the face of the earth. The Paul’s letters that he suffered from tremen- death in 1996. stances are, they can always be worse. very first time his name appears in the dous guilt or sorrow as a result of his previ- Settled in a niche What’s important is how God expects Bible, he is associated with making life hell ous anti-Christian behavior. On the contrary, on a motel’s first us to react. Cardinal Bernardin wrote, for Christians. In regard to the stoning of through his contact with the risen Lord, Paul floor, I was comforted by the cardinal’s “To close the gap between what I am and Stephen, the first Christian martyr, Paul con- had experienced the compassionate and mer- perceptions made during the most diffi- what God wants of me, I must empty sented to his death” (Acts 8:1). ciful love of God the Father. He was now a cult time of his life. However, all of a myself and let Jesus come in and take Paul demonstrated great zeal in his anti- forgiven man. Whenever he recalled his for- sudden, I found myself weeping. A over. I have prayed to understand his Christian activities. Entering house after mer attempts to destroy the Christian move- woman on staff approached to see if she agenda for me. Some things stand out. house, he ravaged the Church by dragging ment, perhaps he no longer thought of his could help. I assured her I cried only He wants me to focus on the essentials of off Christians and having them committed previous sinfulness. Instead, Paul may have from frustration because of illness, car his message and way of life rather than to prison (Acts 8:3). If he found anyone called to mind that God revealed his Son, breakdowns, ugly vandalism of a loved on the accidentals that needlessly occupy belonging to the new Christian movement, Jesus, to him in spite of his sinful behavior. one’s house, and other challenges. I so much of our time and efforts.” male or female, he brought them bound to This memory of God’s grace would then emphasized how none of this was very “Accidentals” need to be handled, too; Jerusalem to be punished (Acts 9:11–2, have given Paul reason to rejoice. important in the overall scheme of things. but we can only do this well in the con- 22:5). Paul then tried to make the Christians The transforming power of grace is read- Showing her Cardinal Bernardin’s text of good spiritual lives. Cardinal curse the name of Christ (Acts 26:11). ily seen in the life of Paul. After he experi- book, I explained how he believed we Bernardin also wrote, “One can easily When the time came to decide on a fitting enced the love of Christ Jesus, he was never need to give more importance to the distinguish essentials from peripherals. punishment for the Christians, Paul was in the same. The risen Lord who appeared to “essentials” in life, which goes along … Essentials ask us to give true witness favor of the death penalty (Acts 26:10). Paul so long ago and whose presence he felt with my own longtime efforts “not to and to love others more. Nonessentials His attempt to destroy the Church came so strongly throughout his life, is the same sweat the small stuff.” Then I added, close us in on ourselves.” to a screeching halt when Paul heard the risen Lord to whom all Christians are com- “Now if I were dealing with a death in The latter is what happened when I thunderous voice of God speak to him mitted and whose divine presence remains the family, that would be important. Then cried over “nonessentials” at the motel. through Jesus. “Saul, Saul, why do you per- with us still. † I’d have real reason to cry.” Marilyn’s sudden death changed that. † secute me?” Within a few hours, my younger Paul had previously sought to put an end (Father John Buckel, a priest of the brother, Stan, called from South Dakota (Shirley Vogler Meister, a member of to Christianity but it was God who put an Archdiocese of Indianapolis, is associate to report his wife, Marilyn, died unex- Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis, is end to his anti-Christian activity. In doing professor of Scripture at Saint Meinrad pectedly that morning—a shock to every- a noted author and poet.) so, God demonstrated once again that sin School or Theology).

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Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Monday, Aug. 9 Joshua 24:1–13 Sunday, Aug. 8, 1999 Deuteronomy 10:12–22 Psalm 136:1–3, 16–18, 21–22, 24 Psalm 147:12–15, 19–20 Matthew 19:3–12 •1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13a The point, of course, is that God com- Matthew 17:22–27 municates with people at the deepest level •Romans 9:1-5 Saturday, Aug. 14 •Matthew 14:22-33 of reality. The Gospel of St. Matthew provides us Tuesday, Aug. 10 Maximilian Mary Kolbe, priest, with this weekend’s third reading. It is Lawrence, deacon and martyr religious and martyr The First Book of Kings is the source of powerful and compelling. 2 Corinthians 9:6–10 Joshua 24:14–29 this weekend’s first reading. It also proceeds from, and builds upon, Psalm 112:1–2, 5–9 Psalm 16:1–2a, 5, 7–8, 11 Once, the First and the previous section of the Gospel read last Second Books of weekend. That story recalled the Lord’s John 12:24–26 Matthew 19:13–15 Kings were one vol- miraculous feeding of the multitudes. The Vigil Mass of the ume. At some point in Here an important and interesting fact Wednesday, Aug. 11 Assumption time, an editor divided emerges. The Twelve did not simply hap- Clare, virgin and religious 1 Chronicles 15:3–4, 15–16; the work into two pen to be with Jesus along with others, foundress 16:1–2 parts. It has remained even hundreds of others, who came upon Deuteronomy 34:1–12 Psalm 132:6–7, 9–10, 13–14 thus for centuries. the scene. It was not as if they only heard As the name or saw what the others heard or saw. Psalm 66:1–3a, 5, 16–17 1 Corinthians 15:54b–57 implies, the principal To the contrary, their knowledge of the Matthew 18:15–20 Luke 11:27–28 figures in these books Lord was exceptional, much deeper than should be the kings of Israel. Actually, that afforded others. It can be argued that Thursday, Aug. 12 Sunday, Aug. 15 while the books deal with some of the ear- they knew Jesus better than more promi- Joshua 3:7–10a, 11, 13–17 The Assumption of Mary liest kings, figures such as the prophet nent figures of the time such as John the Elijah have prominent places. This is the Baptist or Mary of Magdala. Psalm 114:1–6 into Heaven case in this reading. In this story, as often elsewhere, they Matthew 18:21–19:1 Revelation 11:19a; 12:1–6a, Elijah lived many centuries before meet Jesus in a special way. He comes to 10ab Jesus. Yet he was a favorite figure in the them, arranges for this special moment. Friday, Aug. 13 Psalm 45:10bc, 11–12ab, 16 devotions of early Christians. They saw in Interestingly here, as is so often the case Pontian, pope and martyr 1 Corinthians 15:20–27 him a resemblance to John the Baptist, and in other places, Peter is the spokesman. He Hippolytus, priest and martyr Luke 1:39–56 some even were reminded of Jesus by the is decidedly human, impulsive, toying with stories of Elijah. doubt and confusion, bolder in speech or In this story, severe natural events are act than in thought. underway. A great wind is blowing. It is Nevertheless, he is in the spotlight. He is strong enough to toss rocks about. Then first among the others. there is an earthquake. These phenomena As the story ends, however, in unison My Journey to God were, and are, rare in the Middle East. And the apostles proclaim the central fact of the then came a great fire. Lord’s identity. He is the Son of God. But God was not present in any of these great forces. Rather, the presence of God Reflection The Call was found in a gentle “whisper,” as calm Life can have its unsettling and indeed and gentle as a zephyr. terrifying moments. God can seem very far The call came late—around midnight Your 75-pound puppy, Johnny, is Elijah recognized God’s presence away. Everyone has moments of feeling on May 16. I remember my husband, with us. He slept with one of your shirts nonetheless, and paid homage. utterly alone, vulnerable, even helpless—as Jimmy, saying, “No, Dad! No—not for three days. When I see my chewed The message is clear. God communi- if in a flimsy boat on a tossing, angry sea. Dennis!” I felt the blood drain from my shoes, or dirt on the floor, I look for cates with humans, although in ways quite The great message proclaimed through face, my stomach hurt and I said, “No!” him. Then I find him and look at his often unsuspected and unfamiliar. Only the so many centuries by devout Jews, espe- I remember very little about the ride face and remember you loved him. I win devout and the humble hear and understand cially the prophets, and then by Jesus, and home. I told Jimmy there had been a mis- very few battles with Johnny. God. then through the Twelve, is that those who take. It was not true. Your picture was on the refrigerator. I St. Paul’s Epistle to the Romans once love God are never alone. Dennis, I prayed and just knew you would drink coffee, look at the picture again during this season furnishes the sec- Not only is God present, but God speaks would be home and waiting on the porch. and cry. I moved the picture to the other ond reading. in guidance and reassurance. You weren’t. side of the refrigerator. For three days, I Paul was very conscious of being a Jew, Circumstances on earth may seem to Every day I hurt. My heart breaks to drank coffee, looked at the spot where and he was very proud of the fact. It was overwhelm us, but in the end God will touch your face, to hold you, to say “I the picture was and cried. not coincidental. He had been born of stand, because only God’s justice, love and love you.” And every day I have to face Is this how God cried for his son? Jewish parents, apparently descended from mercy matter. the fact that it will not happen. Missing The pain so deep, and yet he knew he a long line of faithful Jews. He received the God may come dramatically, as Jesus you is forever. would see his son again, but the pain of best education in Jewish tradition and came to the apostles while they rocked in I can’t ask why—there’s no answer. To loss is so intense. Oh my God, how you belief then available. the boat. Or, God may seem to be a whis- ask why will drive me nuts. To play must have wept! Did I ever thank you Understandably then, in this reading he per, faint and distant. In either case, God “what if” and “what could have been” is for your son? I’m not sure I understood speaks of his own “kinsmen” with a certain will be present to the humble and the to slowly kill my soul. To kill my soul until now. deference. He sees his race as greatly privi- devout. will take away my connection with I could scream myself into insanity, leged, not because of military conquest or Through Jesus, God sustains us with the God—my comfort. but that luxury is not an option. The tears the grandeur of structures, but because God Bread of Life. God leads us. God protects Jimmy and I hold each other and don’t stop. My heart is torn, my body had communicated with Jews over the cen- us. We are never alone. We are never pow- cry—each understanding the pain. We weak. At what point does the pain ease? turies. Unique among all people, Jews had erless. Indeed, in Jesus we are mighty. In share memories and concerns. We try to As Jesus wept for Lazarus, I weep for received a knowledge of God and of the Jesus, we will live forever, despite all the give each other comfort to ease this pain. you, my son. My heart aches to see your ultimate truths of life. hardships of life. † And we look into each other’s eyes and face, to hold you and say “I love you.” know the pain will always be there—until There are no words, only pain. Oh Lord, Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen our death—for we are parents. help me, help my husband, my son, my I have learned to take comfort where I loved ones. Please help us. can hold it, treasure it, savor the feeling, The day we planted the tree was your Number 666, or 616, in Revelation because the pain and loss return. 25th birthday. So many loved ones gath- When I lost you, I wished I had three ered. The sky was overcast, but the tem- may refer to Roman emperor Nero children, not two. Then I talked to a mother perature was pleasant. There was who had three children and lost two. laughter and talk of memories. At one What is the significance of the num- author speaks of an evil beast who will I try to face holidays and special occa- point, the sun came out and shined on Qber 666 as it relates to the teachings cause extensive destruction and suffering, sions before they get here—to prepare, to the tree. You had been gone one week. of the Catholic whose name, or the number that stood for avoid a hurtful surprise. I prepare for I went to the cemetery by myself. I Church? I understand its name, was 666. pain with pain. cried all the way. When I got there, the the numbers are from The most common interpretation refers So many came to honor you, to say “I first words spoken were the same as the the Bible. (Ohio) it to the Roman emperor Nero, one of the love you,” to cry, to see your face. Small last words spoken: “I love you.” I cruelest among the persecutors of gifts were placed with you. They came arranged the flowers in a circle and The Book of Christians. with memories and love. So much love. picked up strays. In some ways it was ARevelation in the Neither Greek nor Hebrew had separate We shared our hearts to give and receive like cleaning your room for the last time. New Testament con- symbols for numbers. Numerals were des- comfort. In this time of grief, I have not tains numerous fantas- ignated by appropriate letters: A for 1, B For your birthday, Pop and I were to walked on my own. God and Jesus have tic visions and for 2, and so on. buy you a new mattress. We bought a carried me. When my heart broke, they apparitions apparently The Greek name for Nero Caesar is coffin. We were to help you buy a house. comforted me. When the tears came, experienced by the ascribed author, John, Neron Kaisar. Transliterating that into We bought Lot 407 D–1 at the cemetery. they wiped them away. As I opened my the apostle. The visions and predictions Hebrew and adding number equivalents We kept our promise, but you left for a heart, they were there. † describe in veiled language the persecu- of the letters gives a total of 666. Several blessed life and we now deal with a loss tors of the early Christians, particularly by ancient Scripture manuscripts and writ- in our lives. By Bonnie Davis Bullington the Roman government, and proclaim the ings have the number 616 instead of 666. final victory of good over evil, of Jesus If the final “n” in the name of Nero is (Bonnie Bullington resides in Indianapolis. This essay, in longer form, was written in and his disciples over their enemies. removed, the total for the letter-numbers memory of her son, Dennis, who died in May.) In the 13th chapter of this book, the is 616. † Page 12 The Criterion Friday, August 6, 1999

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Information: Indianapolis, 5884 N. rosary and other prayers follow- A pro-life rosary at 10 a.m. in August 7 2198. Jerry Volz, 812-623-3261. Crittenden Ave., exposition of ing 7 p.m. Mass. front of Affiliated Women’s St. Michael School, Brookville, ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ the Blessed Sacrament, 7:30 ◆ ◆ ◆ Services, Inc., 2215 354 High St., alumni reunion. Our Lady’s Chapel in the St. Mary-of-the-Knobs Parish, p.m.–9 p.m. Rosary for world St. Louis de Montfort Parish, Distributors Dr., Indianapolis. Mass in church, 5:30 p.m.; din- peace at 8 p.m. ◆ ◆ ◆ Meadow, Camp Atterbury, 3033 Martin Road, Floyds Fishers, 11441 Hague Rd., adult ner and dance at Brookville near Edinburgh, 10th annual Knobs, patroness’ festival. Mass, religious education classes from St. Joseph Church, Sellersburg, Knights of Columbus, 7 p.m. 10:45 a.m. Dinner, putt-putt golf Mondays Mass, rosary, picnic to honor 7 p.m.–9:30 p.m. with small 2605 St. Joe Road West, Information: 765-647-5462. and street ball. 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Information: 812-689-3551 or Marian Prayer group at Our Marian Movement of Priests prayer, 5:30 a.m.–6:30 a.m. ◆ ◆ ◆ St. Paul Parish, 9798 N. [email protected]. Lady of the Greenwood cenacle prayer group from All Saints Homeschool Dearborn Road, New Alsace, Chapel, Greenwood, 335 S. 3 p.m.–4 p.m. at 3354 W. 30th Saturdays Association orientation for par- picnic/festival, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Recurring Meridian St., 7 p.m. for rosary St., Indianapolis (behind A pro-life rosary at 9:30 a.m. ents new to homeschooling, EDST, chicken dinners, games and Chaplet of Divine Mercy. St. Michael Church). in front of the Clinic for Indianapolis, 2 p.m.–4 p.m. and country store. Daily ◆ ◆ ◆ Information: 317-271-8016. Women, E. 38th St. and Parker Information: 812-637-6277. Information: Father Ray Our Lady of the Greenwood St. Joseph Church, Sellersburg, Ave., Indianapolis. ◆ ◆ ◆ Schaefer, 812-623-2198. Church, Greenwood, 335 S. 2605 St. Joe Rd. West, Thursdays St. Lawrence Church, Monthly Indianapolis, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in chapel, First Tuesdays JULY 25, 1999 7 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Mass. Divine Mercy Chapel, ◆ ◆ ◆ MESSAGE TO THE WORLD Indianapolis, 3354 W. 30th St., St. Mary Church, New Albany, Benediction of the Blessed of the Blessed Virgin Mary Shepherds of Christ Associates, Sacrament, 7:30 p.m.; confes- (Medjugorje, Bosnia-Hercegovina) 7 p.m. prayer for lay and reli- sion, 6:45 p.m. gious vocations. ◆ ◆ ◆ This Ad Is “Dear children! ◆ ◆ ◆ St. Joseph Hill Parish, Also today I rejoice with you and I call St. Patrick Church, Salem, Sellersburg, 2605 St. Joe Rd. you all to prayer with the heart. I call all Shelby St., prayer service, W., holy hour for religious Camera Ready! of you, little children, to give thanks to 7 p.m. vocations, Benediction and God here with me for the graces which ◆ ◆ ◆ exposition of Blessed He gives to you through me. I desire for St. Malachy Church, Sacrament after 7 p.m. Mass. you to comprehend that I want to realize Brownsburg, Liturgy of the here, not only a place of prayer but also a meeting of hearts. I desire for my, Hours, evening prayer at 7 p.m. First Fridays Spirit Tours Jesus’ and your heart to become one Information: 317-852-3195. Holy Guardian Angels Church, heart of love and peace. That is why, lit- ◆ ◆ ◆ Cedar Grove, 405 U.S. 52, 7125 tle children, pray and rejoice over every- Christ the King Chapel, eucharistic adoration after thing that God does here, despite that Indianapolis, 5884 N. 8 a.m. Mass to 5 p.m. Satan provokes quarrels and unrest. I am Crittenden Ave., Marian ◆ ◆ ◆ 2x4 with you and I lead you all on the way of Movement of Priests cenacle Our Lady of Lourdes Church, love. Thank you for having responded prayer, 5:30 a.m.–6:30 a.m. to my call.” Indianapolis, 5333 E. Paper Washington St., adoration and For additional information, please contact: Fridays prayer service at 7 p.m. Medjugorje in America St. Susanna Church, Plainfield, ◆ ◆ ◆ 654 Washington St. • Braintree, MA 02184 1210 E. Main St., adoration of 781-356-5000 St. Joseph Church, Sellersburg, the Blessed Sacrament, 2605 St. Joe Rd. West, or locally, call Becky Oaldon, 8 a.m.–6:30 p.m. 317-924-9032 eucharistic adoration after ◆ ◆ ◆ 8 a.m. Mass until noon. St. Lawrence Church, Indian- ◆ ◆ ◆ apolis, adoration of the Blessed Sacred Heart Church, VICTORY FIELD Advertise in Sacrament in chapel, 7 a.m– Indianapolis, 1530 Union St., 5:30 p.m. Benediction and exposition of the Blessed The Criterion! Mass. —See ACTIVE LIST, page 13 “BEST MINOR LEAGUE BALLPARK IN AMERICA” Indiana’s Largest Weekly Newspaper

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St. Andrew Church, 4052 E. The Active List, continued from page 12 38th St., Indianapolis, Mass for Life, 8:30 a.m.; walk to Clinic Sacrament after 8 a.m. Mass, exposition of the Blessed Third Wednesdays for Women, 2951 E. 38th St., closing with noon communion Sacrament, 11 a.m.–noon. Catholic Widowed Organization, for rosary; return to St. Andrew service. ◆ ◆ ◆ 7 p.m.–9:30 p.m. at the for Benediction. ◆ ◆ ◆ St. Mary Church, New Albany, Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Bingos St. Vincent de Paul Church, Eucharistic adoration and con- Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Bedford, exposition of the fessions, after 9 p.m. Mass after Indianapolis. Information: 317- TUESDAY: K of C Council Blessed Sacrament after Benediction at noon. 784-1102. 437, 1305 N. Delaware, 11 8:30 a.m. Mass until 9 p.m. ◆ ◆ ◆ a.m.; St. Michael Parish, 6 Sacrament of reconciliation, Second Mondays Holy Family Parish, Oldenburg, p.m.; Msgr. Sheridan K of C 4 p.m.–6 p.m. Mount St. Francis, holy hour, support group for widowed per- Council 6138, Johnson Co., ◆ ◆ ◆ 7 p.m.–8 p.m. for vocations to sons, 7 p.m. Information: 812- 6:15 p.m.; St. Pius X K of C St. Joseph University Church, priesthood and religious life. 934-2524. Council 3433, 6 p.m.; K of C, Terre Haute, eucharistic adora- ◆ ◆ ◆ 1040 N. Post Rd., 9 a.m.–noon. tion after 9 a.m. Mass to 5 p.m. Second Thursdays Calvary Chapel/Mausoleum, WEDNESDAY: St. Anthony Rosary at noon. Focolare Movement at Parish, 6:30 p.m.; St. Roch ◆ ◆ ◆ Indianapolis, 435 W. Troy Ave., 7:30 p.m. at Indianapolis home Mass, 2 p.m. Parish at St. Roch School, St. Mary Church, New Albany, of Millie and Jim Komro. 3603 S. Meridian, 6 p.m. Eucharistic adoration and con- Information: 317-257-1073 or Third Thursdays THURSDAY: K of C Council fessions, after 9 p.m. Mass after 317-845-8133. 437, 1305 N. Delaware, 5:45 Benediction at noon. Our Lady of Peace ◆ ◆ ◆ p.m.; Holy Family K of C, Submitted photo ◆ ◆ ◆ Chapel/Mausoleum, St. Luke Church, Indianapolis, American Legion Post 500, Christ the King Church, Indianapolis, 9001 Haverstick holy hour for priestly and reli- 1926 Georgetown Rd., 6:30 Indianapolis, 5884 N. Crittenden Rd., Mass, 2 p.m. gious vocations, 7 p.m.–8 p.m. p.m.; FRIDAY: St. Christopher Ave., exposition of the Blessed Healthcare renovation Third Fridays Parish, Indianapolis, 6:30 p.m.; Sacrament after 7:15 a.m. Mass, Third Sundays The Congregation of the Sisters of the Third Order of closing with Benediction and The Catholic Charismatic Holy Name Parish, Beech Mary Rexville Schoenstatt has St. Francis at Oldenburg celebrate the renovation of St. Clare 5:30 p.m. communion service. Renewal of Central Indiana, Grove, 5:30 p.m. SATURDAY: holy hour at 2:30 p.m. followed 7 p.m. Mass and healing service K of C Council 437, 1305 N. Hall Healthcare Facility during a July 18 dedication ceremony First Saturdays by Mass at 3:30 p.m. (located at the chapel in St. Francis Hall, Delaware, 4:30 p.m. SUNDAY: on the grounds of the Franciscan motherhouse. Franciscan St. Nicholas Church, Sunman, on 925 South., .8 mile east of Marian College, 3200 Cold St. Ambrose Parish, Seymour, Sisters Amy Kistner (left), congregational minister, and Christa 8 a.m. Mass, praise and worship 421 South., 12 miles south of Spring Rd., Indianapolis. 4 p.m.; Cardinal Ritter High Franzer, councilor, cut the ceremonial ribbon to open the reno- music and the Fatima rosary, Versailles). Information: 812- School, 6 p.m.; Msgr. Sheridan vated 64-bed healthcare facility for senior sisters. The $7.5 mil- followed by SACRED gathering 689-3551. Third Saturdays K of C Council 6138, Johnson lion project was funded by contributions from more than 1,100 ◆ ◆ ◆ in the school. The archdiocesan Office of Pro- Co., first Sunday of each donors and a 20-year bond issue. ◆ ◆ ◆ Christ the King Church, Life Activities and month. Apostolate of Fatima holy hour Indianapolis, 5884 N. Crittenden at 2 p.m. in Little Flower Ave., exposition of the Blessed Chapel, 13th and Bosart, Sacrament from 2 p.m. until Indianapolis. 7 a.m. (Monday). Rosary 8 p.m. ◆ ◆ ◆ Open to public until midnight. Our Lady of the Greenwood LEGAL ADVICE Church, Greenwood, 335 S. Third Mondays Meridian St., first Saturday Young Widowed Group, spon- devotions and sacrament of rec- sored by the archdiocesan Office FOR onciliation after 8 a.m. Mass. for Youth and Family Ministries, This Ad Is ◆ ◆ ◆ St. Matthew Parish, 4100 E. Holy Angels Church, 56th St., Indianapolis, at SENIOR CITIZENS Indianapolis, 28th St. and Dr. 7:30 p.m. Child care available. Camera Ready! Martin Luther King Jr. St., Information: 317-236-1586. 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FOREMAN, Alva W., 85, HAWKINS, Kenneth W., 52, 83, St. Michael, Cannelton, Shoemaker. Father of Michelle Holy Family, Richmond, July St. Bernard, Frenchtown, July July 17. Husband of Mary McIntosh-Bray, Benita and 27. Husband of Catherine 26. Husband of Shirley (Millay) Payne. Father of Ron Shoemaker. Grandfather Foreman. Father of Jeannine (Steerstedter) Hawkins. Father Patricia Tooley, Frances of four. Gibson, Joe, Thomas and John Rest in peace VanAusdal, Connie Patterson, of Carrie Johnson and Steven SUMMERS, Carol Sue, 58, Hawkins. Son of Mildred and Payne. Brother of Clara Duane and Larry Foreman. St. Anne, New Castle, July 27. Brother of Clarence Foreman. Rubert Hawkins. Grandfather McDaniel and Hester Phelps. Please submit in writing to Sacred Heart of Jesus, Terre Wife of Gerald Summers. Half-brother of Francis of two. Grandfather of 10. Great- our office by 10 a.m. Mon. Haute, July 24. Wife of Charles Mother of Kimberly Bentley, Rodefer. Grandfather of 12. grandfather of 10. the week of publication; be Casper. Mother of Cathy KESSENS, Leo B., 80, St. John and Mark Summers. Great-grandfather of 19. Great- sure to state date of death. Manson, Charles Jr. and Walter Paul, Tell City, July 14. PHILLIPS, Donald L., 60, Sister of Pam Vernon. great-grandfather of two. Obituaries of archdiocesan Casper. Grandmother of three. Husband of Betty Kessens. St. Roch, Indianapolis, July Grandmother of four. GARTENMAN, Loretta, 57, Father of Anna Ward, Mary 21. Husband of Jacqueline priests and religious sisters Great-grandmother of one. TERZINI, Agnes, M., 77, St. Martin, Yorkville, July 21. Poole, Judy Sage, Janet (Romano) Phillips. Father of serving our archdiocese are CECIL, James Everett, 83, St. Mary, Richmond, July 23. listed elsewhere in The Mother of Cindy Gartenman. Applegate and Theresa Angeline Edington, Tammy St. Michael, Greenfield, July Sister of Mary MacPherson Luecke. Brother of Mabel O’Kern and Steven Phillips. Criterion. Order priests and 22. Husband of Lula Mae Sister of Adeline Kuekel, Brother of Barbara Stover, and Helen Terzini. brothers are included here, Cecil. Father of Sharla William, Ralph and Carroll Berger and Freida Cronin. Brenda Roche, Diane THORP, Harold L., 77, unless they are natives of the Griffith, Karen Brougher and Geis. Grandfather of 13. Great- grandfather of five. Huffman, Sandy Kroetz, Linda St. Mary, Rushville, July 25. archdiocese or have other James Cecil. Brother of Edna GIOE, Vincenzo, 72, Phillips and Jim Lisenring. Husband of Mary (Fizer) connections to it. Radish, Melvin and Wayne St. Lawrence, Indianapolis, LeMASTER, William E., 51, Grandfather of one. Thorp. Father of Jennifer ANDERSON, Rose B., 89, Cecil. Grandfather of seven. July 20. Husband of Lucia St. Mary, Navilleton, Floyds Flanary, Patricia Bright and Holy Spirit, Indianapolis, July Great-grandfather of 10. Agunzo. Father of Rosie Hall Knobs, July 20. Husband of RIPBERGER, Marie, 84, St. Gabriel, Connersville, July Joseph Thorp. Brother of 24. Mother of Phyllis Eberle, DAUM, Viola M. (Mitchell), and Anna Glass. Grandfather Sandra LeMaster. Father of 21. Mother of Ann O’Neil, Martha VanLue, Gertrude Brenda Marvenko, Gloria 93, St. Michael, Cannelton, of five. Kathy Harbeson, Jamie Coffey Nicolazzi, Rose Marie Young and Mike LeMaster. Son of Wayne and Jack Ripberger. Talley, Robert and Charles July 16. Mother Iola King, HARBOR, Helen Delores and Hayward Anderson. Sister Wanda and Elijah LeMaster. Sister of George Pflum and Thorp. Grandfather of 10. Betty Dauby, Anna Mae “DeDe,” 68, Our Lady of of Garnet “Dutch” Caton. Brother of Carol Windhorst, Olivia Cooley. Grandmother of UDRASOLS, Salomeja, 91, Scarboro and Leonard Lourdes, Indianapolis, July 22. Grandmother of 10. Great- Sandra Gramlin, Darrell and six. Great-grandmother of St. Malachy, Brownsburg, July Mitchell. Grandmother of 13. Mother of Kathryn Miller, grandmother of nine. David LeMaster. Grandfather three. 23. Father of Peter and Andreis Great-grandmother of 17. Daniel and John Harbor. of one. RUHMKORFF, Joan E. Udrasols. Grandfather of five. BRIGGEMAN, Bill, Jr., 73, DOYLE, Helen B. Foster mother of Joe Larson. (Minkner), 65, St. Lawrence, Great-grandfather of one. St. Paul, Tell City, July 26. (McCauley), 88, St. Jude, Daughter of Yz Keller. Sister LOVELAND, Preston W., Indianapolis, July 23. Mother of Brother of Betty Ransome, Indianapolis, July 18. Mother of Bette Osman, Alice 93, St. Augustine, WIELAND, Mary Ellen Karen Waters, Barbara Barkes, Margie Gehlhausen, Edward of Barbara Boehm, Mary Rosenfeld and Charlotte Jeffersonville, July 21. (Sullivan), 64, Our Lady of Karla Huber, David, Gregg, and James Briggeman. Uncle Hines, Ann Dodds, Charlotte Wynn. Grandmother of five. Grandfather of two. Great- Lourdes, Indianapolis, July 23. Paula and Michael Ruhmkorff. of several. Cahill, Richard, John “Jack” grandfather of five. Mother of Mary Ellen HARTMAN, Rose, 76, Holy Grandmother of 11. BROEMMELSIEK, Helen and Gerald Doyle. Sister of Family, Richmond, July 26. MILLER, Winifred T., 84, Wieland, Monica Baldwin, Ann, 93, Christ the King, Catherine Kavanaugh. Wife of Malcalm Hartman. St. Philip Neri, Indianapolis, SHOEMAKER, Harvey, 68, Ursula Penrose and John A. Indianapolis, July 22. Mother Grandmother of 17. Great- Mother of Patricia Oakley, July 22. Mother of Winifred St. Malachy, Brownsburg, July Wieland III. Grandmother of of Carol O’Loughlin, grandmother of 11. Jerry and Frank Reno. Terry and Daniel Miller. 19. Husband of Joan four. Raymond, H. Eugene and ERNST, Annie Louise, 87, St. Stepmother of Virginia Bright Grandmother of five. Great- Mark Broemmelsiek. Pius, Troy, June 29. Mother of and Richard Hartman. Sister grandmother of two. Kennedy Memorial Mass Grandmother of 17. Great- JoAnn Sims and Francis Ernst. of Evelyn Savage, Wilbert and grandmother of 31. NEYENHAUS, Maurice, 74, Half-sister of Myrtle, Duncan John Tanguay. Grandmother St. Paul, Tell City, July 1. showed rich tradition of liturgy CASPER, Frances E., 86, and David Gilmore. of 10. Husband of Allocies Neyenhaus. Father of Sheila NEW YORK (CNS)— of liturgy,” said the priest Lasher, Marietta, Paul Sr. and The memorial Mass for John who served as master of Marcus Neyenhaus. Brother of and Carolyn Bessette ceremonies. Margaret Postin, Mary Kennedy on July 23 in New “The richness of funeral Barbara Goffinet and Henrietta York brought a new demon- prayers [and] readings from WHEN YOU MAKE THAT Dickman. stration of “the richness of the funeral rite, the way the IMPORTANT DECISION PAYNE, J. Hubert “Shorty,” the Roman Catholic tradition Mass could be adapted and CONSIDER . . . allow for participation of the families, gave [them] a way OUR REVERENT CARE to grieve and find healing,” The Society of said Father Richard The final care of your loved one will be Fragomeni, who teaches at administered with true reverence St. Vincent de Paul the Catholic Theological because each member of our staff is imbued with a spirit Union in Chicago. of deep respect for his sacred office. Memorial Program John and Carolyn Kennedy and her sister, Lauren Bessette, died in a plane crash at sea on July 16. Jesuit Father Charles J. STEVENS MORTUARY O’Byrne of New York, who “Chapel of the Flowers” officiated at John and Carolyn’s marriage and at 5520 W. 10th Street the disposal of their ashes in Indianapolis, IN Joseph F. Stevens, Jr. Ph: 317-247-4493 46224 Funeral Director Fax: 317-244-5814 the ocean, was the principal celebrant and homilist. 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Aug./Dec. $500/wk., Jan./Apr. $975/wk. St. Matthew Parish, 4100 E. 56th St., area, garage and washer/dryer. BUFFALO: 4 full-blooded Private home. 317-293-1499. Call John, 202-333-4155. beefalo, $24,500. All must sell. 317-507-5883 Indpls., IN, is currently seeking part-time 765-698-1245 or 765-647- “YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD REALTOR” LION’S HEAD condo in evening custodians to perform general Meridian Hills. For rent. House For Sale 4446. Flooring 2 bdrm/2 bath end unit with pri- cleaning for the parish and school. RARE OFFERING: enclosed vate entrance. Heat, water and MARTINSVILLE, approx. carport included. Dave Jose, chapel bldg. 1, tier C, two com- SAVE • NOW 2,000 sq. ft. off Rt. 37 on cul- Flexible hours/competitive compensation. 317-575-2060. panion crypts, 106 and 108. de-sac. 3 bdrm, 1½ ba, 2-car Two side-by-side spaces in Carpet Vinyl ...... $4.99 Drug test required. 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