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In Truth and Charity endures through a century and a half The Doctrine of Purgatory BY BONNIE ELBERSON Page 2 ARCOLA — The tones of “Panis Angelicus” rang out over the congregation of St. Patrick Church as parishioners awaited the appearance of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, celebrant of the anniversary Six new cardinals Mass Oct. 28 commemorating the sesquicentennial Includes U.S. Archbishop of the founding of the parish in 1862. Members of the parish Knights of Columbus council, dressed in James M. Harvey full regalia, preceded the bishop down the aisle of the small rural church, which was beautifully deco- Page 3 rated and filled to capacity for the event. In his homily Bishop Rhoades referenced the Year of Faith, which has just begun for Catholics worldwide and spoke of the deep faith of the founders of St. Patrick Parish 150 years ago. Catechists gather “It is appropriate that today we remember our ances- Bishop Rhoades, Sri speak at tors in the faith, including the devout Catholics who built this parish, who sacrificed so much that the faith would Catechetical Institute Day be handed down to their children and grandchildren, to successive generations of Catholics here in Arcola. It is Page 4 our duty to continue their legacy,” he reminded them. In celebrating the past, he said we must look to the present and the future. “A truly vibrant parish is an evan- gelizing community, one that spreads the faith. ...” If it is authentic, he said, faith is a living thing, a grace, a gift by Girls’ state soccer title which we live. It involves our whole being, our thoughts Marian claims championship and affections, our relationships and decisions, our daily work and activities, indeed our whole life. Each succeed- Page 13 ing generation, like we ourselves and our ancestors, must take the journey of faith, he told them. Following Mass, the congregation gathered in the parish hall for a reception, a meal, conversation and reminiscences. Turn clocks back one Pastor Father Alex Dodrai welcomed all those in attendance on “an historic occasion in the life of St. hour this weekend Patrick’s, Arcola.” He warmly recognized parishio- JOE ROMIE ners important in that history, the Corbat and Wilhelm Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrates the sesquicentennial of St. Patrick Parish, Arcola, on Oct. 28. families, the Gus Nagy family, Rosina Harber and the He spoke of the deep faith of the founders of St. Patrick Parish 150 years ago. A dinner and spe- cial presentation was held after the Mass in the parish hall. ARCOLA, PAGE 5 Pope to synod: Foster ‘missionary WATCH THE TV dynamism’ and ‘pastoral creativity’ MASS ONLINE The TV Mass can be viewed BY FRANCIS X. ROCCA end of the world Synod of Bishops on the New Evangelization. The three-week gath- live on the Internet. The ering, which brought more than 260 bish- VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Winning con- ops and religious superiors to the Vatican, weekly Mass from Fort verts to the Church, ministering better to along with dozens of official observers Wayne will stream live practicing Catholics and bringing lapsed and experts, discussed how the Church can members back into the fold are all parts of revive and spread the faith in increasingly and will be archived on the multifaceted effort known as the “New secular societies. the diocesan website, Evangelization,” Pope Benedict XVI told a Pope Benedict underscored “three pasto- group of bishops and other Church leaders ral themes” that he said had emerged from www.diocesefwsb.org. from around the world. the talks. Click on the “TV Mass” The pope made his remarks Oct. 28 during his homily at a Mass marking the SYNOD, PAGE 3 link to view the Mass. 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC November 4, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC

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“Ordinary pastoral ministry • Sunday, Nov. 4, 11 a.m. —Mass at Saint Matthew Cathedral, ... must be more animated by the South Bend fire of the Spirit, so as to inflame • Sunday, Nov. 4, 9 p.m. — Mass at Duncan Hall, University of the hearts of the faithful,” he said, Notre Dame stressing the importance of the • Sunday, Nov. 4, through Tuesday, Nov. 6 — “Seeds of Faith” sacrament of Confession, and the Conference, University of Notre Dame necessity of “appropriate catechesis” • Monday, Nov. 5, 1:30 p.m. — Meeting of Deacon Formation in preparation for the sacraments Policy Board, Moreau Seminary, Notre Dame of Baptism, Confirmation and the • Wednesday, Nov. 7, 12:05 p.m. — Memorial Mass for Eucharist. Deceased Clergy, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort The pope also called for a “new Wayne missionary dynamism” to “proclaim CNS PHOTO/STEFANO SPAZIANI, POOL • Thursday, Nov. 8, 8:30 a.m. — Meeting of Board of Directors the message of salvation to those Pope Benedict XVI celebrates the closing Mass of the Synod of Bishops on of Our Sunday Visitor, Huntington who do not yet know Jesus Christ.” the new evangelization in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Oct. 28. • Thursday, Nov. 8, 5:15 p.m. — Mass for Conference of Center “There are still many regions in for Ethics and Culture, Basilica of the Sacred Heart, University of Africa, Asia and Oceania whose Notre Dame inhabitants await with lively expec- and then joined him as one of six bishops, four of them members • Saturday, Nov. 10, 1 p.m. — Meeting of USCCB tation, sometimes without being the disciples — as a model for of the synod, whom he will induct Administrative Committee, Baltimore, Md. fully aware of it, the first proclama- Christians in countries “where the into the College of Cardinals Nov. tion of the Gospel,” the pope said. light of faith has grown dim.” 24. He said he had named the new And as a result of migration driven “New evangelizers are like cardinals-designate, none of whom by globalization, he added, the “first that,” Pope Benedict said, “people hails from Europe, as a sign of “the proclamation is needed even in who have had the experience of universality of the Church, showing countries that were evangelized long being healed by God, through Jesus that the Church is a Church of all Pope gives Ratzinger ago.” Christ.” peoples, (and) speaks in all languag- Finally, the pope spoke of the The day before the closing Mass, es ... not a Church of one continent, need to persuade lapsed Catholics, at the synod’s last working session but a universal Church.” Theology Prize to “especially in the most secular coun- Oct. 27, Pope Benedict thanked the One of the cardinals-designate, tries,” to “encounter Jesus Christ participants for their work, including Philippine Archbishop Luis Tagle anew, rediscover the joy of faith and the final propositions that will even- of Manila, was also one of 15 new American, French scholars return to religious practice in the tually serve as the basis for a docu- members of the ordinary council of community of the faithful.” ment of the pope’s own reflections the general secretariat of the Synod BY FRANCIS X. ROCCA Father Daley, a professor of This effort, in particular, calls on the New Evangelization. of Bishops announced Oct. 26. theology at the University of for “pastoral creativity” and use At that same meeting, the pope The new council members, who Notre Dame, has written exten- of a “new language attuned to the said that he had decided to make will oversee the international gather- VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope sively about the development of different world cultures,” he said. two administrative changes rel- ings of bishops periodically held at Benedict XVI bestowed the 2012 Christian doctrine in late antiq- As an example of such innovation, evant to the New Evangelization. the Vatican, include two U.S. bish- Ratzinger Prize for Theology on uity and the early Middle Ages. the pope mentioned the Vatican’s Responsibility for seminaries will ops: Cardinals Donald W. Wuerl of an American expert on the early The pope commended his work “Courtyard of the Gentiles” project, shift from the Vatican Congregation Washington and Timothy M. Dolan Church fathers and a French for demonstrating the unity of which promotes dialogue between for Catholic Education to the of New York. Others included scholar of religious philosophy. Christianity, with favorable con- religious believers and agnostics. Congregation for the Clergy, he Cardinals Christoph Schonborn of U.S. Jesuit Father Brian E. sequences for relations between Referring to the day’s reading said; and responsibility for cateche- Vienna, Austria; Peter Turkson, Daley and Remi Brague received the Catholic and Orthodox from the Gospel of St. Mark, the sis will shift from the latter office to president of the Pontifical Council the award from the pope at a cer- Churches. pope invoked Bartimaeus — the the Pontifical Council for Promoting for Justice and Peace; and George emony in the Vatican’s Apostolic Brague, an authority on blind man who miraculously New Evangelization. Pell of Sydney. Palace Oct. 20. medieval Islamic and Jewish received his sight back from Jesus The pope also congratulated the Pope Benedict noted that the philosophy, is a professor of two men have studied in fields Arabic and religious philosophy “decisive for the Church in our at Ludwig-Maximilian University times”: ecumenism and relations in Munich. Pope names six new cardinals, with other religions. The Ratzinger prize is The scholars are “exemplary sponsored by the Joseph for the transmission of knowl- Ratzinger-Benedict XVI Vatican including US Archbishop Harvey edge that unites science and Foundation, founded in 2010 wisdom, scientific rigor and pas- to promote the writings of the VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope grims. As is usual, nals under age 80 to 120. Until they sion for man, so that man might former Joseph Ratzinger, Pope Benedict XVI surprised pilgrims Cardinal-designate reach their 80th birthdays, cardinals discover the ‘art of living,’ ” the Benedict, and financed by sale of in St. Peter’s Square Oct. 24 by Harvey was seated are eligible to vote in a conclave to pope said. his works. announcing he would create six next to the pope elect a new pope. new cardinals, including 63-year- during the audi- Cardinal-designate Harvey has old U.S. Archbishop James M. ence. While he did worked at the Vatican for 30 years. Harvey, prefect of the Papal not visibly react Born in Milwaukee Oct. 20, 1949, Household, in late November. U.S. Archbishop when his name he was ordained to the priesthood in The pope said the consistory to James M. was announced, 1975 by Pope Paul VI. create the new cardinals, who come Harvey the new cardinal- He entered the Vatican’s diplo- from six countries, would take place designate smiled matic corps and spent two years as a Nov. 24, the feast of Christ the and had a brief moment with the Vatican diplomat in the Dominican King. pope before returning to his normal Republic before being transferred The new cardinals also will duties of helping lead important to the Vatican Secretariat of State include: Lebanon’s Maronite guests up to the pope. in 1982. In 1997, he was named Patriarch Bechara Rai, 72; The pope said he was naming assessor of the secretariat, a rank Archbishop Baselios Cleemis Cardinal-designate Harvey the new similar to that of an undersecretary Thottunkal, 53, head of the Syro- archpriest of Rome’s Basilica of St. at a Vatican congregation, and in Malankara Catholic Church; Paul Outside the Walls. 1998 Pope John Paul II named him Nigerian Archbishop John Telling the crowd that he had prefect of the Papal Household, the Olorunfemi Onaiyekan of Abuja, the “great joy” of announcing new office responsible for organizing 68; Colombian Archbishop Ruben cardinals, Pope Benedict said car- papal audiences, including those Salazar Gomez of Bogota, 70; and dinals have “the task of helping the with heads of state. CNS PHOTO/L’OSSERVATORE ROMANO VIA REUTERS Philippine Archbishop Luis Tagle of successor of Peter in his ministry” When Cardinal-designate Harvey Pope Benedict XVI shakes hands with U.S. Jesuit Father Brian E. Daly Manila, 55. of strengthening people’s faith and becomes a cardinal, the United during an awards ceremony at the Vatican Oct. 20. Father Daly, a patris- Pope Benedict made the promoting the unity of the Church. States will have 19 cardinals, 11 of tics expert and professor of theology at the University of Notre Dame, announcement at the end of his The late-November consistory whom will be under 80 and thus weekly general audience, which will bring the total number of cardi- eligible to vote in a conclave to elect was awarded a major prize in theology through the Joseph Ratzinger was attended by about 20,000 pil- nals to 211 and the number of cardi- a pope. (Benedict XVI) Vatican Foundation. 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC November 4, 2012 Catechists learn more about Year of Faith Seminarians evangelize

BY DENISE FEDOROW at Ball State University

SYRACUSE — Catechists from BY VALERIE CARNEVALE around the diocese joined togeth- er Saturday, Oct. 27, at Wawasee Middle School in Syracuse for MUNCIE — A group of seminar- the annual Catechetical Institute ians got a head start on the Year Day to increase their knowledge of Faith with a mission trip to Ball of the faith. State University this month. Thirty Keynote Speaker for the event men traveled to the university cam- was Dr. Edward Sri, nationally pus in Muncie to put on a three-day known Catholic speaker who outreach event Oct. 8-10. appears regularly on EWTN. The men, most of whom are He is the professor of Scripture studying at Mount St. Mary’s and theology at the Augustine Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md., call Institute in Denver, founding themselves the New Evangelization leader of FOCUS (Fellowship of Club. The trip was the fourth for the Catholic University Students) and club, but the first time they traveled he resides with his wife Elizabeth to Ball State. and six children in Littleton, “We chose Ball State for a few Colo. reasons,” said Stephen Duquaine, Sri told the attendees that he DENISE FEDOROW a seminarian from the Diocese of just returned from Rome Friday Dr. Edward Sri, keynote speaker for the Oct. 27 Catechetical Institute Day, Lafayette who led the trip. “There PHOTO BY VALERIE CARNEVALE night where he was filming for held a workshop on RCIA in the new Evangelization. Sri is developing a are seminarians going to Mount St. Seminarians from Mount St. Mary’s his new RCIA curriculum. He new RCIA curriculum that will be released in the spring. Mary’s from dioceses nearby. We Seminary assist with a Eucharistic knew that seminarians would have said the Year of Faith is not just Procession at Ball State University another “year” promoted by the an extra incentive to come on this “Climb Aboard the Year of Faith trip if they knew they could make in Muncie. Church, but is “the biggest thing through Scripture,” “Introduction since Jubilee 2000.” Mother Theodore a trip home for a few days after the to the Catechism of the Catholic mission. We also thought about Sri told the group, “Pope Guerin Award Church,” “Fundamentals of in addition to the work that they’re Benedict said, ‘Our world faces the great potential for conversions The recipient of this year’s Morality: What’s Morality doing on campus,” said Sarah an urgent crisis of faith.’” He here. Our diocese is only 8 percent Mother Theodore Guerin Based on?” “Prayer and Growth Striebich, the campus minister at St. added, “There is an increasing Catholic, so there are many people Award is Daniel DeLagrange in Faith,” with Bishop John Francis. intolerance of Christians and who need to hear about the truth of of St. Mary Parish in M. D’Arcy, bishop emeri- The group arrived in Muncie we’re in a time when the secular the Catholic faith. We also choose Huntington. According to tus, and “RCIA for the New with an agenda for their three-day world wants us to be kind and college campuses with FOCUS mis- Christina Emilian, Office of Evangelization,” with Sri. trip. The schedule included Mass, tolerant to everyone except sionaries because they do much of Catechesis, DeLagrange has Sri spoke on the New Adoration, a Eucharistic Procession Catholics.” the follow-up work with the men been a director of religious Evangelization, saying historical- and two days evangelizing on cam- The pope, Sri said, offered and women who express interest in education at St. Mary’s for ly the Church felt there were two pus. In addition, with the help of a three-fold plan — Doctrinal learning more about Catholicism.” 20 years and an active mem- groups to evangelize — the non- the Campus Ministry team at St. Awareness: studying more to feed FOCUS, or Fellowship of ber of the parish for over 25 baptized around the world and Francis, they hosted an event titled our minds; Spiritual Renewal Catholic University Students, has years. His pastor said that people who were fervent in their “Why Catholic.” The event, geared — personal prayer; and Witness four missionaries at Ball State. DeLagrange enables him to faith and had a strong Christian toward students, featured testimo- — modern man doesn’t listen to The club is in its early stages, do his ministry well and he is outlook. He said in the modern- nies from Catholic students and an teachers, but to witnesses. being only two years old. “The idea a valuable asset to the parish. ized Church they recognized open forum where their peers could Sri suggested during this Year behind it is the call of Pope John DeLagrange was unable to there is a different situation and ask questions about the Catholic of Faith using Mary as a model. Paul II and the Church for a rebirth be present at the Catechetical that most people don’t fit either faith. “She had to face moments of of the New Evangelization; for Institute Day where the award category. He said there is a large With Ball State’s permission, the crisis, confusion and discernment Catholics to understand their faith is presented. population of the baptized who seminarians set up a tent on a busy just like me and you.” and go out and spread the Gospel, consider themselves Christian, because we live in a world now that street corner and offered Adoration Sri acted out an analogy of attend Mass, may be involved in Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades is quickly losing that message and during the day. A sign, challenging his daughter learning to walk — ministries, but they have not had celebrated Mass for the catechists we need to bring that back,” said passerby to “COME PRAY,” could wanting to let go and take a step that conversion moment where with Father Terrence Coonan, Jonathan Norton, a seminarian from be seen down the main thoroughfare but then becoming fearful and they surrender their lives to God. parochial vicar of St. Pius X the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South of campus. reaching back to cling to the chair “They may be highly intelli- Parish, Granger, and Deacon John Bend. The seminarians worked in while he urged her on. gent in other areas but have a sec- Tugman of St. Pius X. St. Pius’ Participating in the club is above pairs when approaching students “Our Heavenly Father is call- ond-grade lunchbox understand- choir and bell choir provided the and beyond what the seminarians to engage them in conversation. A ing us in that way — to follow ing of their Catholic faith. So it is music for Mass. do as part of their official forma- pair of seminarians was scheduled Him. He doesn’t always tell us this new situation that creates the In his homily Bishop Rhoades tion. The group had training for to pray at the Adoration tent every where the path is, but He’s say- need for a new evangelization.” told the catechists, “It is a special four weeks prior to making the trip, hour, with many students from the ing, ‘Come on, you can do it — Sri said the most compli- joy to be with you today, just a where they covered how to share Newman Center stopping by in take ownership of your sins, trust cated thing the Church does is few weeks into the Year of Faith. their personal testimony and how between classes to join them before Me, let go of those things you’re the RCIA program with several … I think of your important role to engage strangers in conversation. the Blessed Sacrament. Many peo- clinging on to.” stages to the process. “So when in this mission and I thank you It was Duquaine’s role to make ple walking by the tent were curious He urged attendees to put people come with questions, for all you do as catechists to sure the seminarians were prepared and stopped to ask what it was all themselves in the mindset of know that it is the Holy Spirit serve the Church in transmitting and ready for their mission. “In our about. Mary, a young teenager, who that brought them here and we the faith to our children, young culture today, the idea of talking to David Huneck, a seminarian when she was told, “the Lord is can call on the Holy Spirit to get people and adults.” somebody about God is so foreign from the Diocese of Fort Wayne- with you,” knew that meant God them to the next stage. Let them He continued, “You would not that seminarians are very appre- South Bend, had a unique experi- was calling her on a mission that ask questions and show them be catechists if you were not men hensive to do that,” said Duquaine. ence from his fellow seminarians. the future of Israel was dependent there’s reasonableness to the and women of faith, men and “One of my biggest jobs was con- As a former Ball State student, the upon. Catholic faith,” he said. women who have encountered the vincing my brother seminarians that trip was a homecoming of sorts. “Sometimes we sense a Lord and experienced the truth, this is a worthy activity, sharing the “It’s like a redemption, really,” said prompting to do something and Huneck, who was involved in the we may sense that’s a calling of beauty and joy of this encounter. Gospel message with others.” You have also opened your minds The seminarians were hosted by Newman Center during his time the Lord. But it may be difficult at Ball State. “I hung out at the or scary … many of us close the and hearts to receive the Lord’s St. Francis of Assisi Parish, which also serves as the Newman Center Newman Center and I felt comfort- door. That’s one of the moments gifts for the work of evangeliza- Dr. Edward Sri is the general editor for Catholic Students. Eleven able there, so I didn’t really reach when God is prompting us, tion and catechesis. Everything of Symbolon RCIA, a new RCIA resident parishioners volunteered to out to other people who needed to ‘Come on, take that step. You can we do is centered on helping curriculum coming in April 2013. host the seminarians and groups of hear the Gospel. It’s like I’m getting do it. I’m here,’” he said. “Many people encounter Christ.” He also is the general editor of parishioners volunteered to coordi- a second chance now.” of us see our life as our own and During the catechetical day, Opening the Word, a journey nate meals. “It’s been a real blessing The exercise was not without we fit God into it, Mary knew our attendees had three sessions of through the Sunday Mass read- to see how the seminarians are able it’s challenges, though. For some lives are meant to be a gift back workshops to choose from on ings. Sample videos are available to affect the lives of our resident of the seminarians, it was their first to God.” a variety of topics, including, at www.openingtheword.org parishioners and get to know them, time participating in any kind of November 4, 2012 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 5 ARCOLA CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

Francie Strack family. All received a statue of St. Patrick and Father Dodrai’s heartfelt praise for their years of service. “One thing has not changed — the heart of St. Patrick’s Parish,” he said. Parishioner Jim Battone spoke briefly about his and Dani Tippmann’s research into parish history and noted that the level of faith and commitment shown by their forebearers is still present today. Alex Pursley explained his and Phoebe Diamentes’ efforts to track down information on former pastors. “I helped a little,” she said modestly. One former pastor, Father Cyril Fernandes, was in atten- dance and recounted the extensive construction project undertaken during his tenure, which resulted in a new rectory and parish hall. “You see how God works” in the PHOTO BY VALERIE CARNEVALE growth of a parish, he said with Seminarian David Huneck, who studying for the priesthood at Mount St. affection. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md., is shown with the clipboard at a Long-time parishioner Mary Ellen Rice was effusive in her recent FOCUS mission at Ball State University. The missionaries do much praise of that building program, JOE ROMIE of the follow-up work with the men and women who express interest calling Father Cyril the “gel” that Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades presents a St. Patrick statue to Gus and in learning more about Catholicism. Pat Hake is on the left, and Father made it successful. And “we’re Catherine Nagy at the parish’s sesquicentennial celebration and dinner Brian Doerr of the Lafayette diocese is at the right. debt-free,” she proclaimed proud- following Mass on Oct. 28. ly. Gus Trahin, a parishioner evangelization. “It’s humbling to students and at the end of the out- since birth, recalled his education festivities. He was a member of wrapped up just before dinner. approach someone and reveal to reach, turned those contacts over to at St. Patrick School, where a St. Patrick’s as a young child, He recalled the founders of St. them the Gospel of Jesus Christ,” the FOCUS missionaries to follow classroom contained four grades then rejoined with his own family Patrick Parish as committed said Huneck. “It’s hard to do that up on. Huneck proudly shared his and the nuns maintained strict after moving here from Michigan Catholics who took joy in believ- in five minutes.” The men focused clipboard, where three students’ control. When those students several years ago. “It’s a wonder- ing and passing on their faith. on a peaceful, loving approach to names and contact info were writ- went on to high school they were ful parish,” he declared. And he commended those present discussing their faith, which was ten. “Coming here and getting even always among the top scholars, he Bishop Rhoades’ closing for being a testament to that com- well received by the students they one person who wants to come pointed out. remarks at Mass seemed espe- mitment, calling them “a wonder- talked to. As they stood next to the back to the Catholic Church makes The Tim Loomis family cially appropriate as the program ful faith community.” tent, the seminarians traded stories the trip worth it,” Huneck said. seemed to be enjoying the day’s about conversations they’d had with students throughout the day. Almost all the stories were positive and encouraging. Bishop Dwenger open hoUse One of the goals of the outreach November 8, 2012 was to get students who were inter- ested in returning to the Catholic Valerie Carnevale is a correspon- 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Main Gym faith involved in the Newman dent with The Catholic Moment, n Tour the school Center. The seminarians collected newspaper of the Diocese of n names and contact info of interested Lafayette in Indiana. Meet Faculty, Staff, and Administration n Explore 10 Academic Departments n Visit with Campus Ministry Representatives n Discuss Service Opportunities Thanks for Supporting… n Spend time with coaches and players n Learn about extra-curricular clubs

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Come Hang Out With Tuffy! 6 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC November 4, 2012 Synod members propose ways to promote evangelization

BY CINDY WOODEN bishops in different parts of the of the family as the place where life Synod members praised the world described different relation- and love are first given, where peo- members of religious orders, who ships with Muslim neighbors, ple are introduced to the faith and have been on the frontlines of evan- VATICAN CITY (CNS) — ranging from situations in which where they learn to live according to gelization for centuries, as well as Members of the Synod of Bishops Christian minorities experience Gospel values. the activities of new movements recommended the Vatican establish serious discrimination to cases of The Church’s New and communities. But they stressed a commission to monitor religious Catholics and Muslims working Evangelization efforts must help the importance of all members of a freedom, develop guidelines for train- together to address social problems. strengthen families and must try “to diocese coordinating their work with ing evangelizers and ensure there The synod propositions encour- address significant pastoral problems the local bishop, and they insisted on is a church in every diocese where aged Catholics “to persevere and around marriage: the case of divorced the key role of parishes as the places Confession is always available. to intensify their relations with and remarried (Catholics), the situ- where most Catholics learn about At the end of the three-week Muslims” in accordance with the ation of their children, the fate of and practice their faith. world Synod of Bishops on New teaching of the Second Vatican abandoned spouses, the couples who The propositions described the Evangelization, members of the Council. live together without marriage and liturgy as “the primary and most gathering approved 58 propositions • Developing a “pastoral plan the trend in society to redefine mar- powerful expression of the New to give to the pope; although synod of initial proclamation” that would riage,” synod members said. Evangelization” and a manifestation rules say the proposals are secret, outline steps to help ensure that Recognizing an increase in of God’s love for humanity. Pope Benedict authorized their pub- once people hear the Gospel, they secularism around the world, “Evangelization in the Church lication Oct. 27. are led to conversion and faith and synod members said that in many calls for a liturgy that lifts the hearts The propositions were designed are educated in Church teaching. It ways Christians are living “in a of men and women to God,” synod as recommendations for the pope also should describe the “qualities situation similar to that of the first members said. to use in a post-synodal apostolic and guidelines for the formation of Christians,” who were small minori- During synod discussions, sev- exhortation. Many of the proposi- Catholic evangelizers today.” ties in cultures indifferent or even eral bishops spoke about the impor- tions described current challenges CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING • Asking that every diocese estab- hostile to Christianity. tance of the Church learning the par- and opportunities that the Church Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of lish a parish or shrine dedicated “in Still, synod members said, “the ticular language and culture of social faces in sharing the Gospel, Los Angeles walks in procession a permanent way” to the administra- world is God’s creation and mani- media and new technology to share strengthening the faith and reaching as he leaves the closing Mass of tion of the sacrament of Penance, fests His love.” Even if Christians the Gospel with people who increas- out to lapsed Catholics. the Synod of Bishops on the New ensuring “priests are always present, are just a little flock, they are called ingly spend their time online. Other propositions asked Pope Evangelization celebrated by Pope allowing God’s mercy to be experi- to “bear witness to the Gospel mes- In the propositions, they said Benedict or individual bishops to Benedict XVI in St. Peter’s Basilica at enced by all the faithful.” sage of salvation” and “to be salt Catholics should be trained “to consider undertaking concrete proj- “The sacrament of Penance and and light of a new world.” transmit faithfully the content of ects, including: the Vatican Oct. 28. Reconciliation is the privileged The propositions emphasized the faith and of Christian morality” • Establishing a Vatican commis- place to receive God’s mercy and that while the primary task of the through the media, but they insisted sion to monitor religious freedom by the process of globalization and forgiveness,” it is a place of healing Church is to bring people to a per- that no technical talent or online around the world, denounce attacks secularism — places different chal- and strength, and it is the sacrament sonal relationship with Jesus Christ, presence could take the place of “the on religious freedom and promote a lenges before the Church: at times that can bring people back into full a relationship lived and nourished in testimony of life” lived in accor- broader understanding of its impor- in outright religious persecution, at communion with the Church, the the Church, part of reaching out to dance with the Gospel. tance as a basic human right. other times in a widespread indif- synod members said. others and witnessing to the Gospel Synod members described young The propositions said, “The proc- ference, interference, restriction or As they did in the synod hall, involves serving the poor and sick, Catholics not primarily as objects of lamation of the good news in differ- harassment.” synod members used several propo- working for justice and protecting evangelization, but as evangelizers, ent contexts of the world — marked During the synod discussions, sitions to emphasize the importance the environment. especially of their peers. 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Madrigal Dinners to Teacher grants available celebrate anniversary with for USF Best Practices fresh elements rouNd the iocese Showcase projects NOTRE DAME — The Saint A d FORT WAYNE — Indiana K-12 Mary’s College Department of teachers with innovative ways Music will present its 40th annual to involve children in reading are Madrigal Dinners, a Renaissance- encouraged to apply for literacy grants style holiday banquet and per- of up to $250 from the Northeast formance celebration. The merry PROFESSION HELD FOR ORDER OF FRANCISCANS SECULAR Literacy Council. Teachers awarded feast includes entertainment pro- literacy grants will share the projects vided by colorfully attired sing- at the Best Practices Showcase at the ers, instrumentalists, jugglers, a University of Saint Francis (USF) on jester and a lord of the manor. Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013. Performances will be held in Three literacy grants will be award- the North Lounge of Regina ed. Applications for the award can be Hall on Nov. 30 through Dec. 2. picked up at the USF Department Ticket information is available at of Education in Pope John Paul II moreaucenter.com or by calling Center, Room 313, or by contacting the box office (574) 284-4626. Nancy Hankee at [email protected] or To commemorate the anniver- (260) 399-7700, ext. 8405. The appli- sary, this year’s Madrigal Dinners cations can also be printed at sf.edu/ will revive former program ele- sf/education/community/northeast- ments and introduce many fresh literacy-council. Applications can be ones. Dancers are once again mailed to Hankee at USF Department part of the show, after a 20-year of Education, 2701 Spring St., Fort absence. Dance faculty member Wayne, IN 46808. Laurie Lowery created the new Applications are due by Nov. choreography based on notated 20. Award recipients will be steps (Labanotation) and dances announced on Dec. 7, and awards from the period. will be distributed after the annual Students in the costume shop USF Best Practices Showcase, at are hard at work cutting patterns which school educators share prac- and sewing elaborate period cos- PROVIDED BY JAN SCHER tices in 50-minute workshops. tumes for the dancers. Rich Cain became a professed member of the St. Charles Fraternity, Order of Student and faculty actors are Change in Little Flower going over the lines of the new Franciscans Secular, on Sunday, Sept. 23. The profession Mass and ceremony were offici- script, written by theatre faculty ated by Conventual Franciscan Father Philip Schneider at St. Paul Chapel, Clear Lake. Men’s Breakfast member Susan Baxter. The St. Charles Fraternity and congregation hosted a luncheon after the Mass and ser- SOUTH BEND — Michael Theatre students studying set Voris will not be speaking at the design are busy creating a new vice. Those celebrating in the Franciscan spirit were Dorothy Ward and Alice Williamson, Little Flower Men’s Breakfast on set, which will further transform seated; and from left, Joann Arendt, Karen Amstutz, fraternity treasurer Arlene Lewis, Saturday, Nov. 3, as previously the residence hall lounge into a noted in advertising. However, the medieval castle. It’s the culmina- fraternity minister Barb Braley, newly-professed member Rich Cain, Jackie Didier, Nancy breakfast will begin at 8 a.m. with tion of two semesters of work in Steinhofer, fraternity vice-minister Marcyle Voigt, fraternity advisor Franciscan Sister an optional Mass in the Little Flower theatre faculty member Michaela Chapel at 54191 Ironwood Dr. in Duffy’s courses. Mary Govert, Jan Scher and fraternity formation director Katie Herendeen. South Bend. “The new set expands the back- drop that has traditionally sur- rounded the performers to now cover the entire room,” Duffy part of their annual holiday cel- men under the age of 18 who dem- explained. “We are also adding ebrations. At every performance, onstrate leadership, service, and MYERS EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT more lighting sources, including a when I step into the hall and see outdoor skills, as well as exem- fireplace, which was a design fea- the beautiful candlelit setting and plifying the values of Scouting in HONORS DWENGER CHAMPS ture all the students were excited the looks of anticipation on our their daily lives. about.” patrons’ faces, I feel really proud Baker, who has been Melissa Bialko, profession- of what we have offered to our involved in Scouting for 10 years, al specialist in costume design, community for 40 years,” Menk is a part of Troop 300 in Fort is leading the costume project. said. Wayne. “We do research for every proj- Accompanying the entertain- His Eagle Project was replac- ect, but to varying degrees, as ment is a holiday feast prepared ing the flag pole at St Joseph’s sometimes we’re already very by Dining Services (Sodexo). The and also landscaping work around familiar with a historical era. For meal includes prime rib (Cornish the front of the rectory and school the Madrigals, I did some peri- hen for the matinee), roasted entrance. od research from books and the potatoes, glazed carrots, Waldorf He thanked his parents, Craig Internet, first researching court salad, wassail, and cheesecake and Karen Baker, and leaders of dance of the time. Then, I started with flaming cherries. Children Troop 300 at his Eagle Court of to look at some images of what and vegetarian menus are avail- Honor including Theresa Dirig, people would have worn. For the able upon request. Steve Chandler, Don Snyder, Tom Madrigals, we are accurate in sil- Katen, Mark Hellinger, Brian houettes from about a span of 300 Adam Baker earns Eagle Frecker and Gregg Rice for their years, but the intent is to be more help in his project and Scouting. festive and create a cohesive holi- Scout rank PROVIDED BY BISHOP DWENGER HIGH SCHOOL day look.” Voris speaks at Knights James Myers, Eagle Scout of Troop 20 in Fort Wayne and Together these new additions FORT WAYNE will provide an exciting look to — Adam Baker, of Columbus 2012 graduate of Bishop Dwenger, completed the new a member of St. the Madrigal Dinners, yet pre- state championship sign for Bishop Dwenger High School serve the spirit and tradition of the Elizabeth Ann SOUTH BEND — Michael holiday celebration. Nancy Menk, Seton Parish Voris will speak at the Knights on Washington Center Road. The Eagle Scout project was and a junior at of Columbus Council Hall at professor of music, director of dedicated and blessed by Father James Seculoff on Sunday, choral activities, and the Mary Lou Bishop Luers Washington and Hill streets in Judd Leighton Chair in Music, has High School, South Bend on Saturday, Nov. Aug. 5. Pictured, from left, are D.J. Manning, Spencer recently received ADAM BAKER 3, at 9 a.m. Men and women are conducted the Madrigals for 29 Gordon, Alan Bell, James Myers, Dave Manning, Andy years. his Eagle Scout, invited. “The atmosphere at the the highest rank in Boy Scouting. Johns, Simon Gordon, Matthew Gillett, Dana Cuney, Jason This comes during the centen- Madrigal Dinners is always so Schiffli, Tom Niezer, Terry Hollenbaugh, Brian Gillett, festive that it’s easy to see why nial celebration of the Eagle Scout so many continue to make this a award, which is given to young with Katie Burns, Andy Myers, Joe Houser seated in front.

8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC November 4, 2012 Thomas, Rice defend religious freedom at South Bend rally

BY DIANE FREEBY abortifacient drugs.” law is above the dictates of con- Thomas, a columnist for science.” Rice then said that this Today’s Catholic, is a wife and is exactly what is going on with SOUTH BEND — “Those who do mother of nine. She has been the Obama Administration’s insis- not stand up when their neighbors’ active in speaking up for religious tence on compliance to the HHS rights are being trampled on will liberty and says the HHS mandate Mandate. soon find that their own are threat- violates the consciences of mil- Rice concluded his comments ened.” lions of Americans who are being with a reminder of the importance Theresa Thomas both applaud- ignored. If it is not overturned, the of prayer and mentioned Our ed and exhorted the crowd gath- mandate will be fully in place by Lady’s intercessory role in the ered outside on a crisp, sunny 2014. 1571 Battle of Lepanto in which Saturday in South Bend, empha- “Government officials and the outnumbered Christian fleet sizing the importance of standing agencies do not care that Catholics defeated the navy of the Muslim up for religious freedom in the and others object to being forced Turks. face of current attempts by the to pay for contraceptives and Prayer was woven throughout government to impose restrictions. abortifacient drugs,” continued the rally as the three religious About 200 people gathered on Thomas, ignoring the lone protes- leaders stood shoulder to shoulder the plaza in front of the Morris tor who attempted to disrupt the and lead the crowd in praying Civic Center for the Rally for rally by shouting through a bull- DIANE FREEBY Psalm 63. Religious Freedom on Oct. 27, a horn. “They do not care that this Theresa Thomas, a columnist for Today’s Catholic, speaks at the Rally Rally captain Tom Uebbing day of prayer and peaceful protest HHS decree violates consciences for Religious Freedom on Oct. 27 in South Bend. She has been active in encouraged everyone to stand up of the Health and Human Services and goes against a 2,000-year for religious liberty by witnessing speaking up for religious liberty and says the HHS mandate violates the (HHS) Mandate. tradition of faith. This is not just through word, deed and prayer. “The current administration and a Catholic issue. This is a general consciences of millions of Americans who are being ignored. “The government that claims its agencies have refused to prop- religious and moral issue.” authority over the consciences of erly respect and accommodate the A variety of faiths were repre- Father Jim Rosselli, a Western inalienable right.” men and women is a tyrannical faith and convictions of millions of sented at Saturday’s rally. Opening Rite Orthodox priest from LaPorte Dr. Charles E. Rice, professor government,” said Uebbing, “and Americans,” said Thomas. “They prayer was provided by Father and Pastor Steve Sumrall of emeritus of law at the University there is nothing in principle that are forcing Catholics and others to Camillo Tirabassi, a retired pastor Christ’s Chapel in South Bend. of Notre Dame, specializes in con- government cannot force its citi- go against their consciences and who resides at Holy Family Parish Before his opening prayer, stitutional law and jurisprudence. zens to do.” pay for contraceptive devices and in South Bend. He was joined by Father Tirabassi read a letter of He referred to St. Thomas Aquinas Thomas asked God’s protection welcome from Bishop Kevin C. who said an unjust law is no law and said the faithful must recog- Rhoades. at all. nize that the HHS mandate is a The bishop wrote: “The free “When the state commands dangerous intrusion into the lives exercise of religion guaranteed citizens to obey a law that would of individual citizens and employ- by our Constitution necessar- force them to do what God has ers. ily includes the right to refuse to prohibited,” quoted Rice, “then “We must teach our children participate in activities that one that law must be disobeyed.” the authentic story of America’s considers morally wrong. Until Rice also drew upon the recent history, our family’s own personal recently our nation has always movie and companion book “For history, and the long-standing respected that right. The HHS Greater Glory,” reflecting on the tradition of freedom for all,” said mandate represents a dangerous persecution of the Catholic Church Thomas. “We must talk and live and dramatic departure from our in 1920’s Mexico. Then, religious sacrifice. We must talk and live centuries-old tradition, for it would liberty was fiercely attacked by the honor. We must talk and live force almost all religious employ- anti-clerical Mexican government. respect for one another. We must ers, whether institutions or indi- Rice referred to a passage in the talk and live our faith, not just viduals to facilitate practices they book telling of a meeting between our individual religious faiths but consider gravely immoral.” Mexican President Plutarco Calles demonstrate that we have faith in Bishop Rhoades also quoted and Bishop Pasqual Díaz of each other. We must vote our con- Pope Benedict XVI: “Religious Tabasco. The bishop appealed to sciences. 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BY TIM JOHNSON disabled because I don’t understand the world through those who may be disabled in a variety of ways,” FORT WAYNE — Helping every- Sandor told Today’s Catholic. “So one open the doors of their hearts it’s a learning experience for me, and the Church is the mantra that and it’s a way for me to better Jane Sandor brings to her new role understand what I’m being called as a catechetical associate for the to do.” Office of Catechesis and Special Mary Glowaski, Secretariat Ministries. She will play a key role for Evangelization and Special in the development of catechesis, Ministries, said, Sandor brings retreats and accommodations for “compassion and appreciation that those with disabilities. the gifts someone has — that’s the “I am delighted to have Jane first thing that Jane sees. It’s not the with us in the Office of Catechesis, struggles that they have. She has an and I am excited about being able innate ability to assess and figure to help make the teachings of the out how to help someone capitalize Church accessible to more and on those gifts. She’s a teacher. She more people,” said Deacon Jim sees the gift first and foremost.” Tighe, director of the Office of Working with students’ disabili- Catechesis. ties was an “interesting transforma- Sandor has spent her profession- tion in my career,” Sandor said. al career as a teacher at St. Vincent When she first started teaching, she de Paul School in Fort Wayne for had little understanding of special 11 years, principal of St. Aloysius needs children. “But as I journeyed School, Yoder, for two years, and through my education, I realized principal of St. John the Baptist that every child has a right to learn School, Fort Wayne, for five years. — they’re just going to learn in a “When I think of disabilities I different way. And it was my job as firmly believe I’m the one who is a teacher to find that way that that TIM JOHNSON Jane Sandor is the new catechetical associate for the Office of Catechesis and Special Ministries. She will be working with ministries for those with disabilities.

child could learn,” Sandor said. saving a parking space or having a “Her educational background is special meal or making sure that we invaluable, whether it is working have an interpreter,” Glowaski said. SALES • SERVICE • RENTALS with high school theology depart- These simple accommoda- ments, or directors of religious edu- tions can make a great difference. cation and catechists on the parish For example, Sandor said for the level,” Glowaski said. Catechetical Institute Day hosted Celebrating “It’s a unique opportunity for us by the Office of Catechesis on Oct. Our 35th Year to bridge both the catechetical and 27, one participant noted they had in Business! the pastoral ministry when we serve difficulty walking. Sandor arranged the disabled and their families,” a parking space close to the build- Glowaski noted. ing for the participant. “I called her Glowaski said that Sandor yesterday and she was just totally would be dedicated in helping the overwhelmed that somebody from diocese find those who are disabled the diocese would call and be con- and look into resources available to cerned about that and be willing to them. help her with that,” Sandor said. Sandor hopes to work with the On Nov. 10, Sandor is attend- faith formation-religious educa- ing the Deaf Festival at the Allen tion programs in the parishes and County Fairgrounds to work on get- help them understand the needs of ting a message from the diocese out children or adults with disabilities. to all people, that “we have a dis- She plans to bridge the materials abilities ministry and it is our goal within the resource rooms of the to embrace people to help them and schools and the religious education help ourselves walk this journey programs. together,” she said. “That is the gift of having The diocesan-sponsored day of Jane as an educator,” Glowaski reflection for the deaf will be held said. “She brings a credibility and Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Blessed knowledge that is unquestioned. 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But added. it’s already there.” “They matter to us,” Glowaski www.SuperiorVan.com “A good percentage of what we noted. can do is well within the realm of 10 SpecialTODAY’S CATHOLICMass for November 4, 2012 Seeing, serving Godthose in with all people disabilities (and their families and caregivers) BY KAY COZAD we’re serving powerful.” must make it as easy as possible and approach As each to come and bring their gifts, them with a event is pre- and experience community,” he Diocese of Fort Wayne- much fuller sented the Glowaski reports. The recent South Bend is currently in understanding diocese learns Mass was not only for the dis- a unique position to form of what they more about abled but also to expose inter- Tmeaningful ministries for the dis- need and assess how to meet ested others. “We want to change abled throughout the area with the what they can the needs of the hearts,” notes Glowaski. on going collaboration between bring to the disabled within Another event that offers the offices of Evangelization and Church.” the Church. meaningful community is the Special Ministries, Catechesis and “God’s grace Glowaski upcoming Day of Reflection for Catholic schools. Mary Glowaski, is fundamental reports a glitch the Deaf on Nov. 17 at the John Secretariat for Evangelization and in these minis- in the acces- Paul II Center in South Bend. Special Ministries, knows there’s tries. It’s about sibility to rest- Father Mike Depcik, who is deaf, much to be done, but before any seeing God in rooms at the will communicate with sign lan- ministries can be put into place, one another and recent Mass, but guage throughout the day. she says, “We have to have a serving God in says, “The most A sign language interpreter has relationship with the disabled and one another. powerful thing been involved in several special their families.” And the dis- we learned is Masses celebrated by Bishop The current emphasis in spe- abled and their something we Kevin C. Rhoades and Glowaski cial ministries is on finding those families do that take for granted notes that even if there are no Catholics with disabilities within in such pro- — how difficult sign language communicators at the diocese and building a rela- found ways,” and how much these Masses, the presence of the tionship with them. says Glowaski. work it is to be interpreter is witness that there Recently a board of advisors Finding the disabled.” could be a need. has been formed to steer this Catholics with Now she On a broader scale, the dioc- endeavor that includes Dr. Mark disabilities in says, they can esan offices have worked dili- Myers, the superintendent of the diocese has ask the impor- gently to change all registration Catholic schools, members with been an ongo- tant questions forms for future diocesan events disabilities, parents of children ing challenge, including “Who to include special accommoda- with disabilities and others, who says Glowaski, is not at the tions wording. And as these help bring the lived experience but the advisory table?” accommodations are met, with of being disabled to the mix. board is assist- SUNDAY,needs SEPTEMBER of those with disabilities 23rd 1:30pm The long- the foresight of the disabled Jane Sandor is the newest mem- ing the diocesan offices in their and the resources that are cur- term vision this diocese holds Catholics themselves, the diocese ber of the board and is working search. The offices are St.also workMatthew- rently available. Cathedral, That has laid South the for Bend special ministries is that and parish communities will pro- closely with special ministries. ing with the community agencies w/groundwork Bishop forKevin this special Rhoades min- eventually it will not be needed. vide a meaningful, prayerful, pas- She comes to the post as a strong that serve the disabled. Glowaski istry’s formation. “We won’t be thinking of includ- sionate ministry for the disabled advocate with a background in has been pleased with the col- The first big public venture ing the disabled, because they throughout the diocese. education and offers a vast array laboration. “We have found every occurred recently when a spe- will already be included,” says The most important thing to Bus transportation from Fort Wayne available for those who need it. of skills. one of the agenciesCheck to be out encour the website- tocial RSVP, Mass or find for out the more Disabled information, was or you mayGlowaski hopefully. And that note says Glowaski is “It’s not Glowsaski says of this team of aging, open and willingcontact to Marycom - at (260)celebrated 399-1458 by or Bishop [email protected] Kevin C. must begin at the parish level. that they are disabled, but they educators, social workers, pasto- municate the things we’re doing Rhoades at St. Matthew Cathedral “We encourage a deeper are a part of who we are and ral ministers and disabled, “There to those they serve,” she says. in South Bend. Over 100 faith- vision at parishes, to have aware- when they’re not with us we’re is a fullness to the approach that Two surveys were http://www.diocesefwsb.org/disabilitiesmass conducted ful were in attendance, many of ness — and we form ministries not whole.” is exciting. … We have a unique within parishes across the diocese whom spoke of it as a “transfor- and events at parishes and at the opportunity to look at someone to determine the presence and mational experience” and “very diocesan level. We know we Faith, academics and community bloom with special education program

BY KAY COZAD The application process included purpose library space, for specific the success of the program and says, from each other, and says they all current teacher input and documents skill development. “This program has been extremely benefit from the gifts each brings to describing the educational needs of Special education teacher successful because we have wel- the school. “The students are able FORT WAYNE — Preliminary the students. In some instances visits Amanda Arnold says she not only comed children with special needs to be in a school that teaches them results of the success of the new were made to the students’ current works to meet the academic, social who have contributed greatly to the their faith and they are surrounded initiative to address the needs of schools,” she reports. skills and behavioral needs of the spiritual and Catholic identity of by kind, loving and patient students children with disabilities within Implementation of the program students, but also works with the our school community at St. Louis and teachers. But, most importantly, the diocesan school system are has required new specially trained general education teachers each Besancon.” I think these special needs students in and they are encouraging. St. personnel including special edu- week to support them with any Klinker agrees and reports that are helping every student, parent Louis Besancon School staff has cation/resource teacher Amanda classroom issues. And she says of the parents of students in the pro- and teacher in this school by the seen tremendous growth in faith Arnold and teaching assistant her duties, “I also run interventions gram “can’t believe the growth their way they show us God’s love.” development, academics and an Tiffany Smith. Beverly Thompson for general education students who students have made in such a short Dr. Myers is hopeful that in the even more closely knit school is a teaching assistant as well, but are struggling but do not yet have time.” She believes that the Christ- coming years more Catholic stu- community where students and has been provided by East Allen an IEP (Individualized Education like acceptance of these students by dents with special needs will attend staff share a mutual care and con- County Schools. Rita Brueggeman Plan).” all school personnel, teachers and Catholic schools across the diocese. cern for each other. is the veteran teaching assistant who She adds thoughtfully, “I also students has made the difference. His hope is to continue ongoing The program, which was cre- works with the special education think my biggest role is advocate. I “They all make it their personal teacher and staff training and to rep- ated in response to the concerns of department. am here to advocate for these stu- mission that each student in their licate the model St. Louis Besancon area parents of children with special Klinker says of the funding for dents, parents and teachers.” classroom reaches their potential. finds so successful. Additionally, needs and is intended to serve stu- the program, “The diocese provided Preparation for the reception of The current students are empowered he hopes to expand the program dents kindergarten through eighth us with a budget for the program these special students was school- to assist their peers in not only aca- to include early intervention with grade, was implemented in August and all the families also pay tuition.” wide and the student body and staff demics, but assure that each student “stroller club” support groups for at St. Louis Besancon, when seven The needs of the seven new stu- have adapted well. “Teachers read has assimilated into the culture of parents of young children in need new students were welcomed. dents served by this program range books to the students and discussed St. Louis Academy behaviorally and of special services as early as six These students had previously been from mild to moderate disabilities, student concerns in class. But most- socially,” she says, adding that some months of age. enrolled in a public school and eligi- says Klinker, including Down syn- ly students simply take their class- of the seven new students come ble for the Indiana School Voucher. drome, autism, emotional and cogni- mates by the hand and show them from self-contained special educa- St. Louis Besancon Principal tive disabilities. Each of the seven the way without even thinking, just tion classroom and have benefitted Cheryl Klinker, who has 14 years students is fully integrated into the because it is the right thing to do. from the inclusion model. “We have For more information about this of experience with special needs regular education classroom with the They seem to have an innate under- truly seen the benefits of full inclu- initiative for children with dis- programs, has overseen the program support of the resource personnel. standing that we are all children of sion where struggling students want abilities contact Cheryl Klinker from the start. “Catholic families not The students also have the opportu- the same God,” reports Klinker. to imitate and model the behavior of at (260) 749-5815, the Catholic already enrolled in a Catholic school nity to work in the resource room, Dr. Mark Myers, superintendent their typical peers.” Schools office at (260) 422-4611 were asked to apply to the program. which is currently part of the dual- of Catholic Schools, is pleased with Arnold agrees that students learn or visit www.diocesefwsb.org. November 4, 2012 COMMENTARY 11 ‘Suffered under Pontius Pilate, The special life was crucified died and was buried; of a parish priest

thank God that the first nine He descended into hell’ years of my priesthood was GUEST spent in a large, sprawling par- hese words of the Creed I defined, or conceptualized with- ish on the coast of the Atlantic bring us to the very heart out doing damage to the reality Ocean. There were 3,500 families COMMENTARY Tof the faith: the Paschal itself. More precisely, this comes THE at that time. An elementary school Mystery. From the Greek word to refer (St. Paul first uses it in and a small all-girls high school. pascha, which is a rough trans- this sense in both Ephesians and APOSTLES’ St. Mary of the Sea, Beverly, literation of the Hebrew pesach, Colossians) to God’s saving plan Mass. I can never forget it. BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY or “Passover,” this term both for His creation revealed, enacted CREED A Catholic parish is unique harkens back to the Exodus as and embodied in His Incarnate and filled with joy for a priest. In an anticipation of the saving MSGR. MICHAEL HEINTZ Son, Jesus Christ. The “Paschal all my years as a bishop, nothing “Bishop, it is incurable,” Passover of Jesus and became Mystery” then refers to the death encouraged me more than being the way Christians identified the Joseph told me. I did what every and resurrection of Christ as the with a priest and his parishioners priest would do — I prayed. I Mystery which constitutes their full revelation of God’s saving There is good reason such for Mass and Confessions, for very identity. detail is included. Around the made Acts of Faith, Hope and plan for His creation. the sacrament of Confirmation, Love with Joseph. We recited It is important to clarify this It might seem curious that, of time Christianity began to spread, or whatever the pastor organized. term. Rather than being merely a various movements (themselves the Act of Contrition. The whole all the various details of Jesus’s Even now in retirement, I have family said the prayers with me. puzzle to be solved or a problem death, the Creed makes the point perhaps even offshoots of the great joy in helping out some of to be analyzed, the theological Christian faith) broadly called I encouraged him, and he told of mentioning Pontius Pilate by our parish priests. me he was ready to go. Father term Mystery means a reality name; none of Jesus’s disciples “gnostic” also rose as competing So, I was on my way south on whose depth, breadth and tex- versions of Jesus’ legacy. David Voors had given him the garner a mention, nor do any a lovely late summer afternoon Sacrament of the Sick, Holy ture are such that it cannot be other characters from the Gospel to offer a weekday 6 p.m. Mass simply or easily categorized, CREED, PAGE 12 Communion and the sacrament except His own mother. for Father David Voors — as of Penance a few days earlier. A fine a parish priest as I have man dying with his wonderful known. Father Dave was taking wife, children and grandchildren his mother on a drive through all around him. A serious cancer True disciples live by God’s law of love Michigan, and I was privileged to that involves suffering. A retired celebrate the 6 p.m. Mass so his bishop filling in as a parish priest. Hebrews. Reflection people would have a Mass on that As I returned alone to Fort THE The loveliest and most day. Drawing close to Decatur, Wayne, I gave thanks to God that powerful symbols and The Church is moving forward the cell phone rang in my car. I was a priest. I was reminded of understandings of God and virtue to the Feast of Christ the King, An anxious voice said, “Bishop a question that I posed once to SUNDAY in the ancient Hebrew tradition celebrated only a few weeks D’Arcy is supposed to be at St. Pope John Paul II at an ad limina gleam in the verses of the Epistle hence. In this feast, the Church Mary’s for Mass and I am trying visit. “Do you have a word for our GOSPEL to the Hebrews. The exact will conclude its year and close to reach him.” priests when I return?” “That’s me,” I said. MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION circumstances of its composition its yearlong lesson, given us in He replied, “Tell your priests are unknown, but obviously it was part each of the 52 Sundays when “Oh, Bishop, this is Deacon that the great day for the pope was first intended for an audience very we hear God’s Word and pray. Jerry Kohrman and the people are not the day he was made a bishop aware of the traditions and beliefs As it approaches this end of waiting for you and some people and not the day he was made a 31st Sunday in of Judaism at the time of Jesus. the year, the Church, a good want to go to Confession before pope, but the day he was ordained For the ancient Jews, from teacher, summarizes its teachings. Mass.” a priest and could say Mass for Ordinary Time the time that Aaron, the brother This is the summary. God is “I am just passing Central the people.” of Moses, served as high priest, everything. Departing from God, Soya, Jerry, and I will be there in So, for a few hours on a Mk 12:28b-34 the central figure in Jewish disobeying God, brings chaos plenty of time.” lovely summer evening, I was the he Book of Deuteronomy society was the high priest. The and doom. God guides us to life, “Well, they want to go to parish priest at St. Mary of the is the source of the first high priest’s role extended far as God guided the Hebrews to Confession before Mass.” Assumption, Decatur. reading. One among the beyond officiating at religious freedom. “That’s not in the contract,” I While this was an unusual T mumbled to myself with a touch first five books of the Bible, ceremonies. He represented God. He sent Jesus as our teacher experience for me since I left Deuteronomy contains for Jews He also spoke for the people in and leader, as once Moses came of mischievousness. “I will be St. Mary’s, Beverly, Mass., a the basic rule of life, as it is the acknowledging God as supreme. to the Hebrews. The teachings of glad to hear their Confessions half century ago, events like basic revelation of God about life. This epistle sees Jesus as the Jesus are simple but profound: after Mass.” So, I celebrated 6 that happen for a parish priest Moses is central in these books. great, eternal high priest. While Love God above everything, and p.m. Mass. As always in Decatur, almost every day. When you He led the Hebrews from Egypt, the memory of Caiaphas, and love others as self. there are more people at Mass see a priest who is happy and where they had been enslaved and other high priests, was less than In the Gospel reading, the than you expect. (Decatur is a joyful, that is the reason. He oppressed, and guided them across lustrous among Jews of the time common word is “love.” It is place where people go to church, can never doubt that his life has the stark Sinai Peninsula to the of Jesus, because they allowed instructive in and of itself. If God whether it be to one of the famous meaning. He is with people in Promised Land. themselves to be tools of the is love, and if true disciples live Penance Services in Advent or their most important moments. It He led them not because they Roman oppressors, the great high by God’s law, then they will love Lent when the church is full, or also reminded me of the words had chosen him, or because he priest envisioned by Hebrews is God and all others. for Sunday or daily Mass.) of Walker Percy, a favorite somehow had assumed the role of holy and perfect. After Mass, and a short homily author of mine, who I met once leadership, but rather because God Jesus is the great high priest and Confessions, Bertie Shrader, at Notre Dame when he received commissioned him. of Calvary. As a human, the Lord a parishioner who initiated the the Laetare Medal. He said in Not only did Moses lead the represented all humanity. As God, emergency call, asked if I would an interview and later in a book Chosen People to their own land, the sacrifice of Jesus was perfect. go with her to visit a man who he wrote, “My hero is the parish the land God had promised them St. Mark’s Gospel furnishes the was dying. Of course, a priest priest.” Mine too. last reading. A scribe, an expert READINGS must never hesitate after such an and reserved for them, but also he Sunday: Dt 6:2-6 Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51 The next morning Deacon taught them how to live according in Jewish religion, asked Jesus to invitation. So Bertie rode with me. Kohrman called my office with Heb 7:23-28 Mk 12:28b-34 to God’s law. Again, the teachings capsulate the Commandments. It “It is on your way home,” the news that later that night of Moses were not merely the was an understandable question. Monday: Phil 2:1-4 Ps 131:1-3 she said. “Don’t worry, I will get Joseph Wilder had died. What a thoughts of Moses himself, but the Jewish law, all seen as emanating Lk 14:12-14 someone there to drive me back to privilege to have ministered to very words of God conveyed to from God, had 613 precepts! Tuesday: Phil 2:5-11 Ps 22:26-32 the church. There will be plenty of him in his final hours and to help humanity by Moses. In responding, Jesus drew Lk 14:15-24 people there.” him prepare to meet Christ our In this reading, Moses, upon two divine statutes well Wednesday: Phil 2:12-18 Ps 27:1, 4, She was right. The home was Savior. speaking for God, reveals the known to the audience, one from 13-14 Lk 14:25-33 just off Route 27, and there were cars everywhere. When I entered central reality of existence. God, Deuteronomy, the other from Thursday: Phil 3:3-8a Ps 105:2-7 the creator, is everything. Moses, Leviticus. This mere technique the home, there must have been Lk 15:1-10 15 people there. Joseph Wilder still speaking for God, further situated the Lord in the tradition Friday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12 Ps 46:2-3, of revelation and defined that was stretched out in the living reveals that God is one. God is a 5-6, 8-9 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17 Jn 2:13-22 person. Jesus was no imposter. He was room. Joseph and Ruth had nine Saturday: Phil 4:10-19 Ps 112:1-2, children, and it seemed they were Bishop John M. D’Arcy, bishop emeri- For its second reading, the God’s spokesman. tus, is a retired bishop of the Church this weekend offers us a 5-6, 8-9 Lk 16:9-15 all there, along with their spouses and one grandchild. Diocese of Fort Wayne-South selection from the Epistle to the Bend and resides in Fort Wayne. 12 COMMENTARY November 4, 2012 Message of Fatima has relevance today SCRIPTURE SEARCH hink of it: Our Blessed Our Lady kept her promise and Gospel for November 4, 2012 Mother came down from appeared to her along with the Theaven to deliver a mes- Child Jesus. It was the Child OUR Mark 12:28b-34 sage that can save souls and bring Jesus who spoke first: “Have peace to the world. The appari- compassion on the heart of your LADY Following is a word search based on the Gospel tions of Our Lady of Fatima are Most Holy Mother, covered with reading for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle timeless treasures that are com- thorns, with which ungrateful OF FATIMA B: a trick that brought a scribe close to the kingdom. pletely deserving of our time and men pierce it at every moment, The words can be found in all directions in the puzzle. attention. At the time of these and there is no one to make MARIAM SCHMITZ apparitions in Fatima, World War an act of reparation to remove SCRIBES FIRST JESUS I was in full swing and the threat them.” The Most Holy Virgin O ISRAEL THE LORD SHALL of atheistic communism loomed continued with, “You at least deprived of the opportunity to HEART SOUL STRENGTH on the horizon. try to console me and say that I grow close to God.” SECOND NEIGHBOR GREATER Since it has been 95 years promise to assist at the hour of The Gospel recounts Jesus’ TEACHER HE IS ONE NO OTHER since these Church-approved death, with the graces necessary response when the Apostles BURNT OFFERINGS SACRIFICES apparitions, some say her mes- for salvation, all those who, on wanted to stop children from NOT FAR NO ONE DARED QUESTIONS sage is no longer relevant. the first Saturday of five con- approaching Jesus thinking they However, recent events in the secutive months, shall confess, would be an annoyance. Jesus Middle East as well as stun- receive Holy Communion, recite said, “‘Let the children come to ning developments in our own five decades of the rosary, and Me. Do not hinder them. The NOT FAR country’s culture of death prove keep me company for 15 min- kingdom of God belongs to its relevance in the 21st century. utes while meditating on the 15 such as these.’ And He laid His NOOTHERELLAL Blessed Pope John Paul II said, mysteries of the rosary, with the hand on their heads. …” (Mt 19: QN I SQHEARTDW “The message of Fatima is more intention of making reparation to 14-15) important now than ever.” me.” Father Apostoli also writes that UESHGREATERK During the July 13, 1917 Furthermore, in 1930, Our those who identify themselves as E I RAPSF I RSTO apparition, Our Lady showed the Lord appeared to Lucia and “feminists” reject Our Lady’s true three shepherd children a vision explained why the number five is feminism. Specifically, her role SGALCTEANANF of hell. Lucia described it by say- significant. “There are five ways of mother “is rejected because it THELORDCHOTF ing, “the rays of light seemed to in which people offend, and blas- contradicts their desire for plea- penetrate the earth, and we saw pheme against the Immaculate sure without responsibility, for I BLNHE I SONEE as it were a sea of fire. Plunged in Heart of Mary.” This commentary which reason they are such deter- OOLGNNQFRNER this fire were demons and souls shall discuss the fourth blas- mined advocates of abortion. … in human form, like transparent phemy — “those who try publicly In their attempts to spread their NRUOFGUU I DD I burning embers, all blackened or to implant in the children’s hearts agenda, they seek to poison the SPOGHTBGHCON burnished bronze, floating about indifference, contempt and even minds and hearts of young people in the conflagration, now raised hate against this Immaculate against the Mother of God. … FNSREHCAETEG into the air by the flames that Mother.” The consequence is much like SCR I BESJESUS issued from within themselves Father Andrew Apostoli wrote breathing in badly polluted air: it © 2012 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com together with great clouds of in his book, “Fatima for Today,” will eventually make one sick.” smoke, now falling back on every that Mary “has a right to the love What a tragic development in side like sparks in huge fires, and affection of all her children, our culture. Let us focus on put- without weight or equilibrium, while they in turn have a right to ting her triumphant message into amid shrieks and groans of pain her love and care. Reparation is action.  52 # of widow’s coins he 53 Love with your and despair, which horrified us needed whenever this relation-  whole _____ and made us tremble with fear.” ship is deliberately harmed. … 54 South southeast Our Blessed Mother said many Reparation is also needed for ross ord 55 They did with loaves 1234 56 7 8 910 souls can be saved through acts those parents who from their own  and fish of reparation — specifically, she personal prejudices do not allow 11 12 13 14 56 Soil Father Andrew Apostoli’s “Fatima said that she will return to ask for their children to learn about God 15 16 17 the “Communion of Reparation or Our Lady or to practice any for Today: The Urgent Marian  on the First Saturdays.” In religious devotion. We must pray Message of Hope” can be pur- 18 19 20 21 1925, when Lucia was living at not only for such parents, but also chased from Ignatius Press by 22 23 24 25 26 1 Whiz www.ignatius.com 2 Cheat a Dorothean convent in Spain, for the children who have been visiting . 27 28 29 3 Chinese flavoring 30 31 32 33 34 4 Reconnoiters 5 Tablet rooted in concrete human lives an actualization of our identity 35 36 6 Similar and events: in short, the center in Christ), but rather to what the 37 38 39 40 7 Questioned Jesus CREED of human (and cosmic) history is Greeks called Hades or the Old 41 42 43 8 Popular condiment CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 the man Jesus who, because He’s Testament Sheol, the region of 9 Elijah asked widow for not merely man, gives meaning the dead. 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 10 Holy picture to all history, to all reality, and As the theologian Hans Urs 51 52 53 12 “For ___ you this day” whose self-gift on the cross on von Balthasar emphasized, 19 Go into sanctuary Gnosticism had little use 54 55 56 for the messiness history, as it a hill outside of Jerusalem on a Jesus’s solidarity with humanity 21 Bishop’s turf viewed embodiment (and the Friday afternoon 2,000 years ago is such that He even experiences © 2012 www.tri-c-a-publications.com 22 Stag’s mate entire spatio-temporal order) as a gives life to all. This is what has the dregs of death — the Lord Based on these Scripture Readings: Dt 6:2-6; Heb 23 Blessed ___ thou” condition from which its adher- been called the “scandal of par- does not bypass death but enters 7:23-28; Mk 12:28-34 and 1Kg 17:10-16; Heb 9:24-28; 24 Congressional vote 25 Fable writer ents hoped to escape by gaining ticularity,” an idea dear to Pope into it fully and freely; yet death Mk 12:38-44 Benedict, that God has chosen cannot contain Him who is Life, 29 Mountain lions the secret teaching (gnosis) of ACROSS 22 Race beach 31 Indonesia capital Jesus, imparted and accessible particular moments, places and a life He shares freely with all the 26 Rosary part 32 West by north only to the few. The fact that individuals in human history to righteous who had lived since the 1 Jesus stretched out on 27 Mined metals 33 Papal three Pilate’s name is included indi- work out His saving plan, His foundation of the world. cross 28 Indian lodge 34 Cooking measurement cates how seriously the Church Mystery. 5 Pop (pl.) 30 Terminal abbr. 35 Voice in wilderness takes human history (the arena When we profess that Jesus, 8 State Bureau of 31 Our High Priest 36 “Hear, O ___” not from which we are saved, but at His death, “descended into Investigation 32 Brainpower 37 Wartime hidden bombs through which we are saved; this hell,” we must not imagine that 11 O. Henry’s “ ___ Kid” 35 Rebound 38 White poplar Jesus paid a visit to the realm 13 Canine registry (abbr.) 36 Egyptian sacred bird 40 Contributed largely to is, after all, the very basis of the 14 St. Joan of __ 37 Lion evangelist sacramental system) and to make of the damned to sort things out Temple with Satan. Rather, the phrase 15 Incite (2 wd) 39 Edible white root 41 Not arms clear that at the heart of Christian 16 Computer directory 41 Citizen of Libya used in the Creed, ad inferos (or 42 Salamander faith is not a teaching (secret or command 43 Title of respect 46 Enemy otherwise) or an idea, but rather ad infera) refers not to the state 17 Popular papal name 44 Vane direction of existence of those who have 48 Food and Agriculture an event, a life lived and freely 18 North American Indian 45 Arbiter Organization (abbr.) given on our behalf. irrevocably turned from God 20 Hebrew first month, 47 Restaurants 49 Epoch Far from mere myth or fable (for hell is not a “place,” but an alt.spelling 51 Harden 50 Short-term memory (and the Gnostics concocted identity, a mode of being, just Msgr. Michael Heintz is rector of St. some doozies), Christian faith is as heaven is less a locale than Matthew Cathedral, South Bend. Answer Key can be found on page 15 November 4, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 13 LADY COUGARS 25 IN NAIA PRESEASON POLL The University of Saint Francis women’s basketball team start- ed out its season Oct. 31 as the No. 25 team in the 2012-13 NAIA Division II Top 25 preseason rat- ings released on Tuesday, Oct. 23. USF, which finished 19-13 overall in 2011-12, plays its first eight games on the road starting at Asbury College in Wilmore, Ky., at 8 p.m. on Oct. 31. The Lady Cougars jump into Crossroads League play on Nov. 20 at Huntington University at 7 p.m. USF will play its first game at Hutzell Athletic Center on Nov. 28 against Spring Arbor (Mich.) at 7 p.m. USF only Sports plays one more home game in 2012 against Urbana University at 1 p.m. on Dec. 15. Marian wins state, Saint Joseph CYO Holy Cross finishes as runner-up Crusaders crowned

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BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN Junior INDIANAPOLIS — A year ago, Marian’s girls soccer team lost varsity the state championship game on FORT WAYNE —Bishop D’Arcy penalty kicks. The Knights left Stadium at the University of Saint First up nothing to chance in 2012. Francis was the site of the 2012 on Sunday Saturday, Djamel Charmat’s Catholic Youth Organization in the junior squad dominated from start to fin- (CYO) football championship varsity CYO ish, defeating Providence, 2-0, to games Sunday, Oct. 21. champion- win the Indiana Class 1-A girls’ In the varsity contest, the ship game, the soccer crown. For Marian, it’s the Holy Cross Crusaders were once tables were turned with the St. first girls’ soccer championship in again crowned this year’s winner Charles Cardinals winning a hard- the school’s history. when they defeated the previ- fought victory over the Holy Cross “Last year, we had the tal- ously unbeaten Cardinals from Crusaders by a score of 18-6. The ent, but we just didn’t have the St. Charles, 24-14. For the third Cardinals finished a perfect season confidence,” said sophomore D.J. straight season, the Crusaders with a 10-0 record. Holy Cross opened the game Veldman. “We wanted to come MARIE DOUGLAS avenged an 8-6 regular season loss back and redeem ourselves and to the Cardinals by beating them in with a long, methodical drive The Mishawaka Marian Lady Knights are the Indiana Class 1-A girls’ soc- against the Cardinals to take a 6-0 show we belonged here and we cer Champions. the championship game. did that.” After many seasons of practice lead. But St. Charles answered on In fact, Veldman and her games against the multi-school the ensuing possession, capped by a Marian teammates wasted little Lutheran team, the CYO approved touchdown pass from Jared Lee to time delivering that message. Holy Cross joining the league in May Spencer Cater on fourth and long. The sophomore sensation took a of 2003 according to Ava Meyer’s These two hard-hitting teams contin- Shannon Hendricks pass from the official records. However, as part of ued to trade blows the remainder of top of the box, and fired a shot the original agreement, Holy Cross the first half and went into the break to the left of Providence goal- would not be allowed to participate with the score tied, 6-6. keeper Autumn Meyer to give the in the annual diocesan games with According to Coach Shane Lee, Knights a 1-0 lead. South Bend after the league tourna- St. Charles opened the second half “That first goal gave us ment should they be declared the with a scoring drive led by several momentum,” admitted Charmat winners or runner-ups who are typi- tenacious runs from tailback T.J. afterwards. “But Devin Smith cally bestowed the honor. Tippmann, who capped the drive helped us keep that momentum. Therefore, for 2012 the CYO with a touchdown run to take a She was excellent in net today.” league will be represented in the 12-6 lead. The Cardinals’ defense Indeed, the junior goalkeeper games against the South Bend made several key adjustments in the came up big in the 22nd minute. teams on Nov. 4 by St. Charles and second half and was able to keep a Providence’s Jordan Reger had St. Vincent. well-coached and athletic Crusader a clean shot off a corner kick, Holy Cross blazed out to a squad out of the end zone. but Smith made a diving save. A 24-0 lead in the first quarter and The Cardinals got another touch- minute later, Smith’s best friend, PROVIDED BY SAINT JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL then held on to win. The Cardinals down run from Tippmann late in the the crossbar, came up with a stop The Saint Joseph High School girls’ soccer team lost to Evansville scored on an incredible 78-yard half to seal the victory. on Kacey Wallace’s shot to pre- Memorial, 3-1, in the Class 2-A state championship game. reception by Carl Williams and an The St. Charles running attack serve the 1-0 cushion. 18-yard catch by Jake Pease. was set up by a fantastic perfor- Marian was able to change The St. Charles defense was mance from an undersized Cardinal but Maddy Turner’s shot sailed half, Saint Joseph looked to get offensive line (Joe Tippmann, the field and take advantage soon just wide. Evansville Memorial back in the game. Turner used her led by Nick Houk who had a big after that. Hendricks took a direct interception to breathe some life into Tristan Krohn, Charlie Howe, Jarrett dictated the action after that, out- powerful leg to drill a shot from Straessle, Blake Scheer, Garrett kick from the top of the circle shooting the Indians, 15-2, in the 25 yards away into the upper left- the Cardinals in the fourth quarter. and fired a laser into the net to In 2012, St. Charles extended their Seibert and Jacob Ford). first half. The southerners finally hand corner of the net to make it The defense was led by its line- make it 2-0. got on the scoreboard 30 minutes a 2-1 contest. regular season winning streak to 19 Marian overcame an injury- games not falling since August 2010. backers (T.J. Tippmann, Alec Bunt in when Gracie Lachowecki put It never got any closer. With and Lee) with key contributions riddled start to the season, win- a crossing pass on the foot of 11 minutes remaining in regula- Coach Sam Talarico concluded, ning 18 of their last 19 to finish “We had a great year. Holy Cross from the D-line (including first time Kristen Parker for a 1-0 lead. tion, Olivia Shafer connected on nose tackle Michael Garrett, Joe the campaign, 18-4-2. Lachowecki’s booming leg a diving header past Edmonds to is very well coached, their play- The news was not as good ers are disciplined and they are Tippmann, Howe, Sean O’Sullivan, came through for Evansville with account for the final score. Andrew Sordelet and Drew for Saint Joseph. Johan Kuitse’s just 30 seconds remaining before “Our four seniors set some fundamentally sound. At the end young Indians squad lost to of the day, Holy Cross made plays Aguirre). The Cardinals’ defensive half. The Miami, Fla.-bound high standards for a very young secondary was under constant pres- Evansville Memorial, 3-1, in the senior netted her 42nd goal of the team,” remarked Kuitse of his and we didn’t. Most big games Class 2-A state championship are decided by who tackles and sure from a formidable Crusader season with a booming blast from squad that finished 21-3. “We passing attack, but were up to the game. the 22-yard mark over the head of lose some great talent, but we blocks the best. Holy Cross did Saint Joseph had an early those things much better than us on challenge. The secondary was led keeper Cat Edmonds. won’t change our expectations.” by Collin Quinlan, Cater, Travis opportunity to take the lead, Seven minutes into the second Sunday and they deserved to win. CYO games are very short and if Tippmann and Owen Potosky. you get down 16-0 to a good team, A pleased Coach Lee concluded, Visit it is a tough mountain to climb. Our “The awards ceremony was held kids did not give up, but the initial at midfield following the game and deficit proved too much to over- both teams exhibited exemplary TodaysCatholicNews.org come against a great program like sportsmanship, as would be expect- Holy Cross.” ed following a CYO contest.”

14 TODAY’S CATHOLIC November 4, 2012 Panthers take ICCL football championship

BY JOE KOZINSKI go awry as the Blazers hopped lofting a 23-yard pinpoint perfect on their own kick off to start the pass down and into the hands of game with a turnover. Corey Incandela for a backbreak- SOUTH BEND — Two teams The Blazers would however ing score and a 24-8 halftime met at Father Bly Field at Saint not be able to capitalize on the margin. Joseph High School to determine miscue as penalties struck and The much anticipated opening who would be the 2012 Inter-City they were forced to go away from drive of the second half by the Catholic League Champions; one their strength and unsuccessfully Blazers did not turn the tide, as featured an orange-and-black put the ball in the air. on fourth down and only the fifth clad pack courtesy of the single The Panthers then proceeded play of the scrum, St. Anthony’s wing formation and the other a to do just as the coach ordered. Haley stopped Guzman and the new undefeated juggernaut boast- They got back to basics, and hopes of the trailing squad. ing the Player of the Year, Tony behind the diligent running The Panthers again relied Carmola. game and the offensive line of heavily on their playmaker The St. Anthony/St. Joseph/St. Tyler Kleva, Matt Forsey, JR Carmola. He again delivered Pius Panthers had gone through Haley, Michael Godfrey, Myron by finding Benifiel in the end the season unscathed but the Henderson and Nick LaFountain, zone for a 13-yard touchdown upstart St. Matthew (St. Jude/ they marched the ball meticu- and sealing the fate of the St. Our lady of Hungary) Blazers had lously down the field. Matthew team, 32-8. been riding a four-game winning During the drive, big set-up The Blazers tacked on a late streak and a much improved and runs with Charlie McFadden score highlighted by a 55-yard confident squad. and Carmola, a three-yard dive- RAY DERUKI run by DeClark and a 15-yard At the beginning of the week, off tackle Blake Benifiel, and St. Anthony’s Cory Incandela catches a 23-yard touchdown pass over St. mush pit TD rush by Monnin Carmola’s points after kick making the final margin, 32-14, the Panther skipper, Kevin Matthew defender Chris Scales. Sandor, had been focused on opened the scoring, 8-0, Panthers. Panthers. error-free football and getting The Blazers counterpunched After the game, Carmola said, back to basics. On the opening by marching down the field “I knew that our offensive line kick, it looked as if things would with runs by Cole Kaznia, Nick Monnin and quarterback Justin other ideas. After it looked as could come through for us, and DeClark. They got their final though the stingy Blazer defense the team has worked hard and push using the smash-mouth tech- would hold, with just more than given so much effort this season.” nique, pushing the pile 19 yards three minutes left in the half, “To win a championship in as Alex Guzman crossed the Carmola burst through a hole and the ICCL, you not only need PRINCIPAL plane. Evan Sandefur tacked on dashed 59 yards to paydirt. He a good team but you always the points after and the game was added the kick making the score, seem to have a special player,” Catholic Grade School knotted at eight. 16-8. remarked Sandor. “I’m very Sacred Heart Catholic School, Fowler, Indiana The suspense in the bleachers The Panther defense then proud of this squad. I think was thrilling as the fans knew that stopped the Blazer attack dead in is a Pre-K to 6th grade school. It currently has 100 students we played well as a team and the Blazers would just need to its tracks and took over on downs Carmola added the final touches.” enrolled and is fully accredited by the State of Indiana and hold the Panthers until the second with just under two minutes to go “We just weren’t on schedule. AdvancED. It seeks a new principal for the 2013 - 2014 stanza where they would have in the half. When we are, we are a tough first possession and a 13-and-a- In those final two minutes, team, but St. Anthony exposed us school year to replace the principal retiring from that half-minute drive taken from the Carmola threw, rushed and and turned us into a one dimen- position. The applicant must have at least five years of previous week’s action. guided the maroon-and-gold-clad sional team,” explained head The Panther quarterback had squad down the gridiron finally teaching experience and current principal certification. coach, Ben Domonkos. “I’m Robert J. Ueber, DDS proud of how our kids developed The candidate must be a practicing Catholic with a strong throughout the season and how sense of professionalism and collaboration. Salary and •Family Dentistry hard they played every down. St. benefits are competitive, including medical, dental and Anthony’s has a great club.” •Orthodontics The ICCL plays host at Father retirement. Please send a letter of interest and a resume to: Bly Field this weekend to its Rev. Donald Gross, Pastor •TMJ Treatment counterparts from the Fort Wayne CYO League; as the St. Matthew Sacred Heart Church - 107 E. Main Street •Cosmetic Dentistry Blazers face off against the St. Fowler, Indiana 47944, or email to: 260-434-1133 - 7215 Engle Road - Fort Wayne 46804 Vincent Panthers at 1 p.m. and [email protected] by December 15, 2012 the St. Anthony team plays the www.ufdentistry.com Cardinals of St. Charles at 3 p.m.

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Slusser, 80, Parish will have a Kris Kringle Helen W. Barker, 101, MISC. HAPPENINGS 6:30–8 p.m. for all current fifth- Basilica of the Sacred St. John the Baptist craft show Saturday, Nov. 10, St. Therese from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eighty- Orphan Hosting Program Planned through eighth-grade students, Heart transfer students and their fami- Alice M. Smudzinski, eight juried crafters, hayride, Fort Wayne — Parents interested Eileen Roach, 90, in hosting Filipino children next lies. Students and parents are able South Bend 82, St. Adalbert shuttle, food drive, bake sale, St. Henry raffle and lunch available. summer or exploring other adop- to meet with faculty, staff, coach- John Franklin Gulick, tion opportunities are invited es and moderators, in addition to 66, Holy Family Marilyn J. Gostola, 88, Snowflake Bazaar to an orientation by Hand In touring the school with a current St. Jude Bishop Dwenger student. Huntington — St. Mary Parish Hand International Adoptions on Thursday, Nov. 8, from 7-9 story and teen dating violence. mild without onion, low fat, Rosary Sodality’s annual Sponsor a family for the holidays Snowflake Bazaar will be held p.m. at The Chapel Community New and gently used dresses will bacon and onion sharp and bleu in the gym, 903 N. Jefferson St., Room, room 90, door 9, 2505 St. Vincent de Paul is looking for be available for purchase with cheese at $7 each. Call (574) 936- Saturday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. W. Hamilton Rd. S. Meet a individuals, families or groups information regarding safety tips, 9582 to place an order. to 3 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. family who recently hosted and to help spread some Christmas phone numbers and Heather’s 4, after the 8 and 10:30 a.m. adopted a Catholic child from the cheer. Help by adopting one of story. All gowns will be sold Fish fry Masses. Bake sale, crafts, raffle, Philippines. See www.KidsWait. 1,000 families this holiday sea- for $25. Proceeds will benefit Warsaw — The Knights of lunch (Saturday only) — soups, org for information. son. For more information on Heather’s Closet. For information Columbus Council 4511 will host sandwiches and homemade apple the program or to adopt a family, contact Joni Kuhn at (260) 456- a fish fry on Friday, Nov. 9, from dumplings. Women’s fertility workshop offered contact Christy Rowing (574) 1261 ext. 3020. 4:30-7 p.m. at the council hall. Fort Wayne — Learn what every 234-6000 ext. 12110 or Christy. Price is $8.50 for adults and $4 woman has the right to know [email protected]. Bremen’s Catholic Men’s Club to host Music Boosters plan craft show Diocese of fort Wayne-southfor B childrenenD ages 6-12; all carry- to be a healthier woman, have turkey-shrimp stag outs are $8.50. Bring two or more Non-Profit Org. 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Dunham St., will have . fair cookie bar Saturday, Nov. current and prospective members Athletic Booster Club and the Friday, Nov. 2, from 5-7 p.m. a fall festival Sunday, Nov. 11. 3, at the church on State Road of the St. Vincent de Paul Society Performing Arts Department Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 Chicken dinner served from 11:45 9. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A craft will be Saturday morning, Nov. will host “Fawn Liebowitz,” for children 12 and under. a.m. to 2 p.m. Adults $9, chil- 17, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Saturday, Nov. 17, at 6:30 p.m. dren (5-12) $4, children under 5 bazaar and cookies as well as . . lunch will be offered. Call Ginny Holy Family School cafeteria, in the school gymnasium. Tickets Cheeseball sale supports right to life eat free. Call (574) 287-9551 for Roesler at (260) 854-4888 for 56405 Mayflower Rd. Contact are $20 per person or $300 for a Plymouth — A cheeseball sale tickets. Music begins at 2 p.m. information. 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Theodore Guérin Chapel on 104 at 6 p.m. to discuss Heather’s The eighth-grade class will be Tuesday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. to 2012 Feast Day Fort Wayne 10:30 a.m. South Bend 10:30 a.m. selling lunch.he pray forhe priests and vocations. he WFFT-TV, Ch. 55 WNDU-TV, Ch. 16 31st Rev. Dan Whelan Rev. Tony Steinacker ross ord St. Michael Women’sross Retreat ord ross ord Nov. 4 Sunday in Fort Wayne St. John the Evangelist Redeemer Radio Craft fair at St. Charles     Ordinary Time Goshen   Plymouth  — The second   WLYV 1450 AM Fort Wayne — The St. Charles WRRO, 89.9 FM MEAT CEO ADMannualPAPA St. Michael EGG Women’s PAL ARMS PAS SB I 32nd Rev. Edward Erpelding Rev. Chuck Herman Craft Fair will be held Saturday, Nov. 11 Sunday in Parkview Medical Center MALE LULL ERARetreatOLES will be ACRESaturday, Dec. 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