November 22, 2015 Think Green 50¢ Recycle Volume 89, No. 39 Go Green todayscatholicnews.org Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Go Digital TTODAYODAY’’SS CCATHOLICATHOLIC For what are you grateful? Young artists display talent ‘Why Catholic?’ successfully launches Pages 8-10 at Corpus Christi Parish Nothing can justify terrorist attacks BY MOLLY GETTINGER Pope Francis speaks about Paris SOUTH BEND — For six weeks this autumn, rough- ly 100 parishioners from Corpus Christi Catholic Page 2 Church in South Bend gathered in small groups, deepening their knowledge of Catholicism while praying together, strengthening their faith, and con- necting Church teaching to daily life. These groups are part of the diocesan-wide Why Catholic? pro- Confirmation gram, which invites participants to learn from the schedule catechism, read Scripture and engage in faith sharing. The Why Catholic? program, launched across Posted for spring 2016 the diocese the first week of October, is part of a four-year “Journey Through the Catechism,” as the Page 5 program motto states. This past fall and next spring center on the theme of “Prayer.” Subsequent seasons focus on “Belief,” “The Sacraments” and “Christian Morality.” Why Catholic? small groups are led by group lead- U.S. bishops meet ers, who open their homes to participants. Meetings Consider draft on problem begin and end with prayer, often including a medi- tative hymn. From there, groups make their way of pornography through the reflections, Scripture verses and readings for the day, intermingling questions and discussion Page 14 between readings. And, of course, there is plenty of time to chat. MOLLY GETTINGER Father Daryl Rybicki, pastor of Corpus Christi A small-faith sharing group from the Why Catholic? program at Corpus Christi Parish in Catholic Church, shares, “It is exciting that nearly South Bend meets in a home of one of the facilitators. Roughly 100 parishioners from From school to prison 100 members of our parish chose to be part of this Corpus Christi Catholic Church in South Bend gathered in small groups for six weeks this autumn, deepening their knowledge of Catholicism while praying together, strengthening pipeline WHY?, PAGE 3 their faith and connecting Church teaching to daily life. St. Augustine community examines the issue STUDENTS OFFER SERVICE TO VINCENT VILLAGE Page 14

‘Faustina: Messenger of Divine Mercy’ Visit www.diocesefwsb.org/faustina JOE ROMIE for information to: Catholic Campus Ministry students from Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne, Trine University, the University of Saint Francis • Buy tickets • See the trailer and Manchester University gathered at Vincent House in Fort Wayne for • Learn more about the actress a day of service on Nov. 14. Vincent Village provides transitional shelter Maria Vargo and affordable housing for homeless families. College students painted a • Get study guide access home in which a new family will live and sorted bedding, home items and • Learn about volunteer opportunities • Other event information and FAQs furniture in storage at the Vincent Village Outlet. 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC November 22, 2015 TODAY’S CATHOLIC

Official newspaper of the Nothing can justify terrorist attacks Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 BY CINDY WOODEN

PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Using God’s name to try to justify violence EDITOR: Tim Johnson and murder is “blasphemy,” Pope NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad Francis said Nov. 15, speaking about the terrorist attacks on Paris. “Such barbarity leaves us dis- Editorial Department mayed, and we ask ourselves how PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan the human heart can plan and carry FREELANCE WRITERS: Ann Carey, out such horrible events,” the pope Michelle Castleman, Bonnie Elberson, said after reciting the Angelus prayer Denise Fedorow, Joe Kozinski, Vince with visitors in St. Peter’s Square. The attacks in Paris Nov. 13 — LaBarbera and Deb Wagner attacks the French government said were carried out by three teams of Business Department Islamic State terrorists — caused the BUSINESS MANAGER: Stephanie A. Patka deaths of at least 129 people and left AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber more than 350 injured, many of them BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Bethany critically. A suicide bomber blew himself up outside a soccer stadium, Belleville [email protected] gunmen attacked customers at cafes and restaurants and a team of terror- Advertising Sales ists gunned down dozens of people at Tess Steffen a concert. [email protected] The attacks, Pope Francis said, CNS/PAUL HARING (260) 456-2824 were an “unspeakable affront to the People light candles in the shape of a cross and heart in Republique square in Paris Nov. 14 in memory of victims of dignity of the human person.” terrorist attacks. Coordinated attacks the previous evening claimed the lives of 129 people. The Islamic State claimed “The path of violence and hatred Web site: www.todayscatholicnews.org cannot resolve the problems of responsibility. humanity, and using the name of God to justify this path is blasphe- was “shocked by this new manifesta- Published weekly except second my,” he said. tion of maddening terrorist violence Sunday of January; and every other Pope Francis asked the thousands and hatred, which we condemn in the week from the third Sunday in of people who gathered at St. Peter’s most radical way.” June through the second Sunday for the Sunday midday prayer to Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican of September; and last Sunday in observe a moment of silence and to secretary of state, sent a message in December by the Diocese of Fort join him in reciting a Hail Mary. the pope’s name to Cardinal Vingt- Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun “May the Virgin Mary, mother Trois, calling the attacks “horrific” St., P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. of mercy, give rise in the hearts of and relaying the pope’s prayers for Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, everyone thoughts of wisdom and the victims, their families and the IN, and additional mailing office. proposals for peace,” he said. “We entire nation. ask her to protect and watch over the “He invokes God, the father of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: mercy, asking that He welcome the Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort dear French nation, the first daughter of the Church, over Europe and the victims into the peace of His light Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or email: and bring comfort and hope to the [email protected]. whole world.” “Let us entrust to the mercy of injured and their families,” Cardinal God the innocent victims of this trag- Parolin wrote. MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort The pope also “vigorously con- Wayne, IN 46802. Telephone (260) edy,” the pope said. Speaking Nov. 14, the day after demns violence, which cannot solve 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. anything, and he asks God to inspire BUREAU OFFICE: 1328 Dragoon Trail, the terrorist attacks, Pope Francis had told the television station of the CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING thoughts of peace and solidarity in Mishawaka, IN 46544. Telephone (260) all.” 456-2824. Fax (260) 744-1473. Italian bishops’ conference, “I am A note from people from Memphis, Tenn., is seen near the Bataclan music shaken and pained.” hall in Paris Nov. 14. Coordinated attacks the previous evening claimed the Father Lombardi was asked about security concerns throughout Europe, News deadline is the Monday morning “I don’t understand, but these lives of 129 people, including about 100 at the Bataclan music hall. and particularly whether the terrorist before publication date. Advertising things are difficult to understand, deadline is nine days before publica- how human beings can do this,” the attacks would impact plans for the Year of Mercy, which is scheduled to tion date. pope said. “That is why I am shaken, Paris victims, but also for the victims “The savage killings this black pained and am praying.” begin Dec. 8. of recent terrorist attacks in Lebanon Friday plunged entire families into “These murderers, possessed by Today’s Catholic may be reached at : The director of the television sta- and in Africa. despair, and this despair is all the Today’s Catholic, tion recalled how the pope has spo- senseless hatred, are called terrorists “May no one allow himself to more profound because there can be precisely because they want to spread P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN ken many times about a “third world be defeated by panic and hatred,” no rational explanation that would 46856-1169; or email: terror,” Father Lombardi responded war being fought in pieces.” the cardinal said. “Let us ask for the justify the indiscriminate execution [email protected] in a statement. “If we let ourselves “This is a piece,” the pope grace of being peacemakers. We of dozens of anonymous people,” the responded. “There are no justifica- be frightened, they will have already (ISSN 0891-1533) must never lose our hope for peace if cardinal said. reached their first objective.” tions for these things.” we work for justice.” The only Christian response, he (USPS 403630) On social media, Islamic State “It goes without saying that we With some 1,500 inside Paris’ said, is to be “messengers of hope in must be cautious, and not irrespon- militants claimed responsibility, but Notre Dame Cathedral and hun- the heart of human suffering.” Pope Francis insisted there can be sible,” he said, but “we must go on dreds more gathered outside Nov. The terrorists succeed if their living by building peace and mutual no “religious or human” excuse for 15, Cardinal Vingt-Trois celebrated actions shake Christians’ hope found- killing innocent people and sowing trust.” a special Mass in memory of the ed on faith in Christ and on a belief “I would say that the Jubilee of terror. “This is not human.” victims. As the cathedral bells tolled that all of history, including moments French authorities reported Nov. Mercy shows itself even more, more a death knell, police patrolled the of suffering, is in God’s hands, he necessary,” Father Lombardi said. 14 that eight terrorists were dead after square in front of the cathedral and said. the night of attacks; six of them com- Preaching God’s love and mercy Find us on Facebook! checked people as they entered the The appropriate response to the also is a call for people to love one mitted suicide and two were killed Paris landmark for Mass. “barbaric savagery” of the terrorists, www.facebook.com/diocesefwsb by police, who stormed the concert another and reconcile with each The cardinal told the assembly — he said, is “to demonstrate additional other. It “is precisely the answer we hall where the terrorists had taken which included government officials trust in our fellowmen and their dig- hostages and where the majority of must give in times of temptation to and ambassadors from a variety of nity.” mistrust.” victims died. nations — that the Mass was intend- Just a few hours after the attacks Cardinal Andre Vingt-Trois of Follow us on Twitter! ed as a sign of sharing the pain of the occurred, Jesuit Father Federico Paris issued a statement calling for victims and of praying for them, their Lombardi, Vatican spokesman, Contributing to this story @diocesefwsb calm and for prayers, not only for the was Paul families, for Paris and for France. issued a statement saying the Vatican Haring in Paris. November 22, 2015 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 3 ‘No happy endings’ between Eastern Christians and Islam, professor says

BY CORINE B. ERLANDSON synagogues could not be taller than Islamic mosques; Christian and Jewish celebrations had to be Public Schedule of FORT WAYNE — When it comes subdued with no public displays; to Christians in the Middle East, Christians could not wear head- Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades there are “no happy endings.” dresses, to distinguish them from the This was the blunt assessment of Muslims wearing turbans; Christians Dr. Adam DeVille in a Nov. 11 and Jews had to step down from the • Sunday, Nov. 22, 10:30 a.m. — Confirmation Mass, St. talk on “Eastern Christians and sidewalk to the lower street or ditch Michael the Archangel Church, Waterloo Islam” at Brookside Mansion at the in order to let Muslims pass by. The • Monday, Nov. 23 — Meetings of Corporate Boards of University of Saint Francis. This most hated part of the “dhimmi” sta- the Diocese, Diocesan Cemeteries, and Saint Anne Home and talk was part of a series open to the tus was paying a “jizya” poll tax to Retirement Community, Archbishop Noll Center, Fort Wayne public offered by the Department the Arab Muslim overlords. • Tuesday, Nov. 24, 10:30 a.m. — Meeting of Presbyteral of Philosophy and Theology. There While this sort of treatment Council, Sacred Heart Rectory, Warsaw were close to 50 people in atten- strikes 21st century American dance. Catholics as overtly unfair and tram- DeVille started his talk by tell- CORINE ERLANDSON pling on religious freedom, DeVille ing his audience about the status of Dr. Adam DeVille presents “Eastern said that it did allow Christians and Eastern Christians in countries such Christians and Islam” at the Jews in these lands to survive and to as Iraq, Egypt and Syria today. “We Brookside Mansion at the University continue practicing their faiths. The Letter discusses have to appreciate the messiness of of Saint Francis on Nov. 11. Christians and Jews were exempt these issues. It’s not going to be neat from military service in the Islamic and tidy. There are no happy end- DeVille said that Eastern armies, as long as they continued to survey to assess need ings with this topic, unfortunately,” Christians have dealt with Muslims pay the “jizya” tax. The “dhimmi” DeVille said. from around the seventh century on. laws and restrictions continued all DeVille began by giving some After Muhammad founded Islam the way to the 19th century. By for Huntertown parish historical background. The Emperor in the early 600s in Arabia, Islam 1918, most of the “dhimmi” laws Constantine issued an edict making rapidly spread into Syria, Egypt, had disappeared. FORT WAYNE — The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Christianity legal in the year 313. Armenia, Libya and Spain. DeVille then moved to the is in the process of assessing the need for a new parish in the Constantine moved his imperial Followers of Muhammad estab- present day to discuss the state of Huntertown area. If it is determined that there is a need and residence from Rome to the “New lished Islam in these territories, and Eastern Christians. “The Christians the associated support, the new parish would be located on the Rome” of Constantinople. From the Islam faith was in the ascen- in Iraq number half today what diocesan-owned property that is situated north of Cedar Canyons there emerged the division of the dancy, while the Eastern Christians they numbered 12 years ago,” Road between Highway 3 and Lima Road. Byzantine-Orthodox Christians and Jews were in the minority. DeVille said. This was after the Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades is sending out a letter to all of the headquartered in Constantinople, The Islamists in power gave the U.S. involvement in the two gulf Catholic households within a five-mile radius of the property. and the Roman-Latin Christians, Christians and Jews in these ter- wars. Iraqi Prime Minister Saddam Within a week following the letter, each of those households headquartered in Rome. ritories three options: Convert to Hussein was captured, tried and will be receiving a survey that is designed to gauge the Catholic DeVille says that the Orthodox Islam, fight to the death, or accept executed by the Iraqi Interim community’s level of interest in constructing, attending and sup- Church of the East and the Roman “dhimmi” status. Government in 2006. The Shi’ite porting a new parish. This survey is being conducted with the Catholic Church of the West agree The Arab-Muslim overlords Party is in power today in Iraq. administrative assistance of the Indiana Business Research Center on many theological issues such as imposed “dhimmi” laws and restric- DeVille turned to Egypt. In the at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. the Trinity, the Eucharist and Mary tions that the Christians and Jews wake of the Arab Spring, President If you are the recipient of this letter and survey, please take the Mother of God. “The two church- had to abide by, if they wanted to Hosni Mubarak of Egypt was put on the time to complete and return it. If you have any questions es are very close on many issues. survive and practice their faiths. trial and imprisoned. After Mubarak about this process, please direct them to Msgr. Robert Schulte at The one thing that divides them is the These restrictions included that the was removed from office, the 260-422-4611. question of the papacy, who gets to Christians and Jews lived in ghet- be the boss,” DeVille said. tos; church cupolas and Jewish ISLAM, PAGE 4

stronger faith community.” tinuing the theme of prayer, in the She continues, “As a recent spring. Small groups across the convert to Catholicism, the Why diocese will be welcoming new WHY? Catholic? program continues members. Although Catholic in CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 to quench my thirst for knowl- content, this program is open to edge about this beautiful gift of individuals of all faiths. While the faith from God. This program is program extends over four years, new program exploring the four increasing my knowledge of the participants only need commit for ‘pillars’ of the catechism. Most Catholic faith. It is allowing me one six-week season at a time. people may see the catechism as to grow more comfortable with Father Rybicki encourages too detailed or too complex. Why the catechism, and it keeps bring- participation, saying, “Although Catholic? has brought the cate- ing me into a closer relationship the idea of a four-year program chism ‘home’ to people, giving with Christ.” may seem daunting and distant them the opportunity to explore, Jack Horn, member of the to many, spending two seasons discuss, and learn the basic tenets Corpus Christi young adult Why of Why Catholic? on each of the of our faith in a supportive, rather Catholic? group, shares that four pillars of the catechism will ‘low key’ and non-threatening “Why Catholic? is important allow ample time for the richness way.” because it confronts participants of this beautiful Church treasure Bob Schaeper, Corpus with the idea of prayer. Often, to take roots in the hearts and Christi Parish member and Why our secular society can make it lives of those participating, mak- Catholic? planning committee MOLLY GETTINGER hard to pray. Young adults can ing them better able not only to member, shares that he likes the Participants in the Why Catholic? program follow the topic “Prayer” dur- too easily think ‘Oh, I don’t explain the faith to others but program because “we all come ing the autumn and upcoming spring sessions. go to church, pray or receive also to understand it themselves. from different backgrounds and Communion because the world is I look forward to the remain- perspectives. These small groups know what the Bible says and a question. We need to be less too busy.’ It can be easy to think ing three seasons and the grace easily allow us to share our per- our traditions, we can become defensive with our answers.” ‘I don’t have time.’ In reality, of understanding that they will spectives. We find that, by and uncomfortable or at a lost for Nancy Stopczynski, also on prayer could take as little as 30 bring.” large, we have similar questions words when others question our the planning committee, has a seconds. There really is no valid For information regarding and concerns. This allows us to faith or why we believe some- strong vision for this program, excuse. It’s like brushing your participating, contact your par- talk about them. While we may thing. So, my hope for this pro- sharing that she hopes “that teeth in the morning: it could take ish office to see if your parish not come up with a definitive gram is that adults understand parishioners are able to strengthen as little as two minutes, and it’s participates. To find a parish with answer, we at least understand the Catechism of the Church and their understanding of our faith, good, so you choose to do it.” a program, contact Cindy Black, our perspective.” feel assured that they are giving that the small faith communities While the fall season of Why director of Adult Faith Formation, He continues, “I find that, the ‘correct’ answer when oth- can bond together, and lastly that Catholic? has come to a close, at [email protected] or generally, while we, as Catholics, ers (including Catholics) have we as a parish become an even there will be a new season, con- 260-399-1436. 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC November 22, 2015 Panel at USF discusses death penalty ISLAM CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 BY MADELEINE RICHEY my eyes on that I never want to so long as you are sure there is no ally means,” Judge Davis tells her see again,” says Judge Davis, other way of “defending human audience, to which Dr. Snead adds speaking from her years of experi- lives against the unjust oppressor,” that in the case of dehumanizing FORT WAYNE —There’s a ence in which she bore witness meaning that self-defense is the conditions we must try to improve extremist Muslim Brotherhood brightly lit stage, four chairs and to violent crime scenes. “I do only permissible cause. their circumstances, but can never came into power, which repressed four people to sit in them: a bish- believe, deep in my heart, that According to Bishop Rhoades, accept the death penalty as the the rights of women and op, a philosopher, a law professor there are some individuals who capital punishment is not intrinsi- more humane option. Christians. and a judge. They’ve gathered at cannot live in our society.” She is cally evil. Death in forms such as But for Judge Davis, it’s not DeVille then considered Syria. the University of Saint Francis careful not to express support or abortion and euthanasia, which just about the dignity criminals, “What a mess Syria is today,” (USF) to hold a discussion about condemnation of the death penalty include the taking of an inno- but also that of the victim, and DeVille said, with its civil war a very old institution that predates — as a judge she is required to cent life, are intrinsically wrong, their right to justice. “What about and the recent exodus of its peo- the birth of Jesus Christ and His follow the rule of law, and, as Dr. but capital punishment does not the dignity of this human being?” ple escaping to western Europe. subsequent death upon the cross, Snead points out, the death penalty include the taking of an innocent she asks. Bishop Rhoades, how- DeVille considered these three and has become one of the most is not unconstitutional. life so cannot be equated to crimes ever, reminds us that the Church rulers — Iraq’s Saddam Hussein, controversial in current times — “I spend my time trying to that do. In and of itself, there is must be concerned with mercy. Egypt’s Hosni Mubarak and the the death penalty. persuade our fellow citizens that no intrinsic evil to be found in the A general consensus among Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of respect for human life is consistent death penalty. panelists, with their differing “These three rulers were, and are, the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South with abolishing the death penalty,” Dr. Kumfer brings up the prac- views on the death penalty, is that all thugs. They all did violence Bend, Dr. Earl Kumfer, profes- Dr. Snead tells listeners, remain- tice of enacting the death penalty. what is really being sought by the against their own people. They sor of philosophy and theology at ing steadfast in his belief that it In previous times, retribution such justice system and the families were not the ones you wanted to USF, Dr. Carter Snead, professor is never morally permissible to as “an eye for an eye” was stan- of victims, is closure. For some invite home to meet your moth- of law at the University of Notre punish a human being with death, dard, but Dr. Kumfer calls to light this means that the death penalty er,” DeVille said. Yet these des- Dame, and Judge Wendy Davis of and still uphold the unique dignity an inconsistency with this concept provides a way of keeping proven pots were able to maintain some the Allen County Superior Court and respect for human life that the of balance, saying: “How are we dangerous criminals from harming control over the most extremist criminal division, each bringing Church teaches. balancing if we introduce another more innocent people, for others factions in their countries, and years of experience and beliefs Bishop Rhoades brings a death?” In effect, two wrongs it offers only a false hope that this “they all protected the Christians deeply rooted in faith, begin the historical perspective to Church don’t make a right. However, form of justice will somehow pro- in their regions,” DeVille said. discussion. Should the death pen- teaching, saying that the Church, the principle of double effect, in vide an end to the suffering. DeVille asked the hypotheti- alty be allowed and is it wrong? through the ages, has been consis- which an action has both a good “In my experience, there is cal question: Should the West “There are things I have laid tent in allowing the death penalty and a bad result, is the only model, more healing when the death play a role in deposing Syria’s according to Dr. Kumfer, “that can penalty is not used,” says Bishop Bashar al-Assad, who is still be used to justify capital punish- Rhoades. In other places in the in power? “Let’s look to Egypt ment.” world, he says, such as the Middle and Iraq and see how those sce- One of the dominant arguments East, “There will never be peace narios turned out. Who comes against the death penalty states because there is no forgiveness.” after Bashar al-Assad could be as that capital punishment violates Getting even — restoring bal- bad, if not worse,” DeVille said. the dignity of a human person. ance — is not enough. According “When Western powers intervene However, Judge Davis brings to the teachings of the Catholic in these regions, they often end up the quality of life for inmates Church, there is no intrinsic evil up making things worse for the without parole. Small cells with in the death penalty, but often, Christians there,” DeVille said. tiny windows, secluded for the Bishop Rhoades reminds listeners, Russian President Vladimir safety of other inmates, shackled “the death penalty does more harm Putin has recently begun bomb- Tuesday, December 1 to keep officers safe in transit. … than good.” ing raids in Syria against ISIS After Black Friday & Cyber Monday “I’ve seen with my own eyes try- and rebel groups. 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Napier of Durban, South Africa; with their smartphones rather than Cardinal Robert Sarah, prefect of the talk at the dinner table is “hardly a BISHOP RHOADES AT OPENING MEETING OF USCCB Congregation for Divine Worship family,” Pope Francis said. “When and the Sacraments; and Archbishop children at the dinner table are glued Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia. to the computer, or the telephone Pope Francis nominated Chaldean and do not listen to one another, they Catholic Patriarch Louis Sako of are not a family, they are retired,” Baghdad; Archbishop Carlos Osoro the pope said Nov. 11 during his of Madrid; and Archbishop Sergio weekly general audience. Continuing Da Rocha of Brasilia, Brazil. his catechetical series on family life, the pope reflected on the theme of togetherness, which is manifested Laity are disciples, not at the dinner table. The pope said that “to share a meal — and not ‘second-class members’ just food, but also affection, stories, of Church, pope says events — is a fundamental experi- VATICAN CITY (CNS) — ence.” The pope said Christians have Laypeople are not second-class a special vocation to foster family members at the service of the togetherness. The dinner table, he Church hierarchy, but are disciples noted, is the place chosen by Jesus of Christ called to “enliven every to teach His disciples and where environment, every activity and He summarized the meaning of His every human relationship according death on the cross “that nourishes to the Gospel,” Pope Francis said. true and everlasting love.” For this The pope sent a message Nov. 10 reason, the family feels “at home” to Cardinal Stanislaw Rylko, presi- at the celebration of the Eucharist dent of the Pontifical Council for the where they bring their “experience of Laity, and participants of a workshop togetherness and open it to the grace marking the 50th anniversary of the of a universal coexistence, of the Second Vatican Council’s Decree on love of God for the world,” he said. CNS PHOTO/BOB ROLLER the Apostolate of the Laity, which Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend listens to speakers defined the role, vocation and mis- ‘Faithful citizenship’ sion of laypeople in the Catholic Nov. 16 during the opening of the 2015 fall general assembly of the U.S. Conference of Church. In his message, the pope revisions reflect words Catholic Bishops in Baltimore. said that the Second Vatican Council of Popes Benedict, Francis did not just highlight the impor- tance of the laity in the Church, but BALTIMORE (CNS) — Revisions travel early next year. Spokesmen The pope had announced Oct. 22 defined their role as a vocation. The in the U.S. bishops’ quadrennial sets in, a group of Ukrainian religious for dioceses in the three states and the establishment of a new office for proclamation of the Gospel “is not document on political responsibil- leaders said in a Nov. 9 appeal to Mexico City confirmed details when laity, family and life, which combines reserved to some ‘mission profes- ity draw on the teachings of Pope President Barack Obama. They said contacted by Catholic New Service. the responsibilities of two pontifical sionals,’ but should be the profound Benedict XVI and Pope Francis and they were making the appeal “on The Mexican bishops’ conference, councils. “It is one of the normal aspiration of all lay faithful who are take into account developments in behalf of our people to help address however, refused to confirm details dicastery meetings that are scheduled called to evangelize by virtue of their U.S. foreign and domestic policy the humanitarian catastrophe gripping of the trip, not even Mexico City every six months,” Father Lombardi baptism,” he said. The pope said over the past four years. The docu- our country. The needs are enormous, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera’s said. Noting that the themes of the that while the council’s teachings ment, revised by a working group of ranging from medical supplies to announcement that the pope would meeting were scheduled in advance, have contributed to the growth of lay bishops comprised of the chairmen everyday items such as food, water arrive Feb. 12. The bishops said Father Lombardi told journalists that formation, its application challenges of several committees whose work and clothing.” At a news conference at the pope’s plans were still not final- the plight of migrants and the prob- “every generation of pastors and is affected by public policy, was to the National Press Club, the Ukrainian ized and would be revealed Dec. 12, lems facing refugees and the coun- laypeople, because it is a priceless be voted on Nov. 17, the second day group issued a joint statement that when the country celebrates the feast tries that receive them were discussed. gift of the Holy Spirit that must be of public sessions during the U.S. cited U.N. statistics showing that as of Our Lady of Guadalupe. “We The Pontifical Council for Migrants accepted with gratitude and a sense Conference of Catholic Bishops’ a result of fighting between the army cannot confirm or deny what the and Travelers, headed by Cardinal of responsibility.” fall general assembly. For passage, and pro-Russian separatist rebels in (foreign ministry) said,” Guadalajara Antonio Maria Veglio, wanted to the document requires two-thirds of Ukraine that continues unabated, over Cardinal Francisco Robles Ortega, update the pope and members of the voting bishops to support it. The 5 million people — including 1.7 Chaldean patriarch conference president, told a Nov. 12 Curia on its work in aiding thousands bishops had set aside 45 minutes million children — are in desper- news conference. “We don’t know of migrants and refugees coming into to discuss the document before the ate need of humanitarian assistance. to Iraqi president: Veto their motives or sources of infor- Europe. vote. The revised document is longer The statement said that 8,000 people have died and over 17,000 have been mation.” Cardinal Robles also did law on child conversions than its predecessors of 2007 and not disclose many details of any MANCHESTER, England (CNS) 2011, which garnered much pub- injured and wounded. The number of those displaced is over 1.39 mil- topics for the trip, although he said Vatican releases list — The patriarch of the Chaldean lic attention during the two previ- he expected the pope to meet with Catholic Church has called upon ous presidential election years. The lion, with 174,000 children among of new synod council them. “The challenges of this human victims of violence and vulnerable Iraq’s president to veto a law that working group has been working groups, such as the migrants transit- members will force some Christian children on the revision since March 2014. tragedy are overwhelming,” the group said. “Even the most conservative ing Mexico in attempts to reach the VATICAN CITY (CNS) — to convert to Islam. The Assyrian The document reflects on long-held United States. International News Agency report- concerns related to abortion and the estimates show that over 65 percent of Rounding out the membership of projected needs have yet to be met.” the council that will coordinate the ed that Chaldean Patriarch Louis needs of poor people. It also ref- Sako of Baghdad met Iraqi President erences emerging issues related to follow-up to the Synod of Bishops Pope, Roman Curia heads on the family and help prepare the Fuad Masum Nov. 6 and asked court decisions on same-sex mar- Mexican foreign minister him to reject a new national char- riage, public policies that impact discuss refugees, dialogue next synod assembly, Pope Francis confirms pope to visit named the patriarch of the Chaldean ter approved by the Assembly of religious freedom and a rising con- with Muslims Deputies Oct. 27. Religious minori- cern for the environment as climate Catholic Church, the new archbish- capital, three states VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The dif- op of Madrid and the archbishop ties in Iraq, including Christians, change affects more people around oppose the charter because it the world. CUAUTITLAN IZCALLI, Mexico ficulties facing migrants coming into of Brazil’s capital city. The papal (CNS) — Mexican Foreign Minister Europe and the continuing dialogues nominees join the 12 members of demands that children under the age Claudia Ruiz Massieu has confirmed with Muslims were among the top- the synod council elected by mem- of 18 must become Muslims if their Faith leaders ask U.S. that Pope Francis will visit the capi- ics discussed during Pope Francis’ bers of the Synod of Bishops on the father converts to Islam or if their tal, Mexico City, along with the states meeting with the heads of the Roman family; the Vatican released the list mother marries a Muslim. Patriarch to help meet growing of Chihuahua and Chiapas — on the Curia offices, the Vatican spokes- of new council members Nov. 14. Sako told the president that the char- needs of Ukraine’s people northern and southern borders respec- man said. Jesuit Father Federico Those elected at the end of the Oct. ter violates the sections of the Iraqi Lombardi, Vatican spokesman, said 4-25 synod, included several cardi- constitution that guarantees freedom WASHINGTON (CNS) — “Time tively — and Michoacan in western the Nov.16 meeting did not deal with nals and bishops who had expressed of religion and conscience, the news is of the essence” to get humanitarian Mexico. “The details will be known the pope’s reform of the Curia or with concerns over synod procedures, as agency reported. aid to the people of Ukraine as winter in December,” she said Nov. 11, acknowledging where the pope will further changes to the existing offices. well as members who took strongly November 22, 2015 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7

Franciscan Sisters open “Shakespeare’s Last Words” and will feature adventure, exhilaration 150th anniversary year and redemption. The 2016 Professional FRANKFORT, Illinois — A Company production will pres- house walk at the Franciscan round the iocese ent “The Tempest,” and the 2016 Sisters of the Sacred Heart in A D Young Company, NDSF’s free Frankfort, Illinois, on Dec. 6 will Shakespeare-in-the-park touring mark the opening of the 150th show, will present “Pericles, Prince anniversary of the congregation’s of Tyre.” founding in Germany. The sisters, ST. ALOYSIUS SALUTES VETERANS, THOSE SERVING The Notre Dame Shakespeare who have served in the Diocese Festival will be holding open audi- of Fort Wayne-South Bend since tions on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 1876, are inviting the public to a.m. to­ 6 p.m. The festival is seeking St. Francis Woods, 9201 W. St. community and professional actors Francis Rd. in Frankfort, to meet for “The Tempest” and under- the sisters, hear stories about their graduate/graduate students for the life and history, learn of their spe- Young Company. Young Company cial peace and justice advocacies actors will be cast in both produc- and tour the motherhouse. tions. Please prepare one classical The sisters serve in schools, monologue under two minutes in hospitals, nursing homes and in length. For more information and to various organizational, parish, schedule an audition time, contact diocesan, university and congre- [email protected]. gational positions. They offer Call 574-631-3777 or visit spiritual formation, spiritual direc- shakespeare.nd.edu to learn more tion and retreats. In addition, they about the 2016 Notre Dame serve the poorest of poor in the Shakespeare Festival and other Amazonian area in Brazil. exciting programs by Shakespeare The sisters have had a special at Notre Dame. presence in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend for 139 years, serving at St. Joseph School- Ancilla College named Hessen Cassel, Fort Wayne; a Military Friendly school, Immaculate Conception School, Ege; Sacred Heart Hospital, fourth year in a row Garrett; St. Joseph School, DONALDSON —Ancilla College Garrett; Immaculate Conception TIM JOHNSON has been designated as a 2016 School, Auburn; Bishop Luers The 122nd Fighter Wing Honor Guard held a flag folding service before the Nov. 6 all- Military Friendly School by High School, Fort Wayne; Bishop Victory Media, the leader in suc- Dwenger High School, Fort school Mass at St. Aloysius Church, Yoder. Students at St. Aloysius School invited veter- cessfully connecting the military Wayne; St. Elizabeth Ann Seton ans and active military personnel to the Mass and fellowship time. Msgr. Bernard Galic, and civilian worlds, and publisher Parish, Fort Wayne; St. Bernard of G.I. Jobs and Military Spouse Parish, Wabash; University pastor of St. Aloysius, reminded all that the Eucharist means “thanksgiving” and offered magazines. This is the fourth con- of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne; nd secutive year the small college near Cathedral of the Immaculate thanks to the men and women who serve the country. The 122 Fighter Wing is located Plymouth has been named along- Conception, Fort Wayne; St. Mary near by the parish and many military personnel are parishioners. side major universities as a school School, Avilla; and currently serve that actively supports veterans and at Presence Sacred Heart Home, military family members in pursuit Avilla, and St. Charles Borromeo of a college education. School, Fort Wayne. The con- mation is also available at sf.edu/ is available off Leesburg Road. A Living Nativity with children’s christmas. A Fair Trade Alternative Shopping petting zoo will take place Sunday, “Ancilla College is focused on gregation also sponsors Presence students. We don’t have a massive, Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. Christmas in the Castle will allow Bazaar will be conducted on Saturday Dec. 6, with the petting zoo open visitors to tour historic Brookside, and Sunday, Dec. 5 and 6, from noon from 5-5:45 p.m. and the Living impersonal campus. Classes have Charity-Fest benefits the former Bass mansion, and to see to 5:30 p.m. at the North Campus. Nativity at 6 p.m. in the amphitheater an average of 14 students, led by it specially decorated for Christmas The shopping bazaar offers high qual- next to the Pope John Paul II Center. instructors who work directly with assisting those in need by local florists and designers. ity, fairly traded handicrafts of dis- Members of the university commu- them. That’s the kind of environ- Christmas in the Castle: Friday, advantaged producers from all over nity present a Living Nativity, which ment veterans can come back to FORT WAYNE — The Fort Wayne Dec. 4 — 4-6 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. the world. “Fair trade” means that recalls the tradition of re-enacting the school without getting lost in a sea St. Vincent de Paul Society’s fourth 5 — noon-5 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. producers earn a fair price, get access first Christmas, started in 1223 by St. of undergraduates at a larger insti- annual Charity-Fest was held on 6 — noon-5 p.m.; Monday, Dec. to credit and training and maintain Francis of Assisi. The event is free, tution,” Ancilla’s Vice President Oct. 3 at the USF Robert Goldstine 7 — 4-6 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. long-term relationships with princi- with parking off Leesburg Road. for Enrollment Management Eric Performing Arts Center. Over 300 9 is Senior Day in the Castle ($4 pled organizations. Christmas at USF wraps up on Wignall said. people attended. Bishop Kevin C. for senior citizens) — noon-5 p.m. USF students will perform Las Dec. 19 with a special event for “Being Military Friendly, being Rhoades provided the invocation. Admission is $6 per person, with a Posadas at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 6 as 2015. “Cultural Christmas at USF: supportive of veterans and their fam- The dinner-dance event included $25 maximum for a family of six. they portray Mary, Joseph and St. World Music with Chilean Roots” ily members, is important to us. Most a live and silent auction and gener- Tickets must be purchased in the Francis on a journey through the is a Christmas concert from visiting veterans earned educational benefits ated a profit of $15,000. The soci- North Campus lobby on event days. USF campus, re-creating Joseph and Chilean cultural group KelsiCote. from their service that they don’t ety is grateful to all who donated Free parking and shuttles for those Mary’s search for lodging. A tradi- Their original compositions are a gift use. The transition from military life financially or provided items for the with mobility issues are available at tional part of Mexican Christmas cel- of educational and cultural enrich- to civilian can be jarring. At Ancilla, live and silent auction. The $15,000 the North Campus. ebrations, posadas (meaning “shel- ment for the Fort Wayne community we make sure they know they’ve profit has already been given away “Star of Bethlehem 2015,” a plan- ter” or “inns”) are held in Mexico in this joyous season. earned our respect and gratitude and to the most in need conferences. etarium show in USF’s Schouweiler on each of the nine nights leading they’ve also earned a place in our The fifth Charity-Fest will be Oct. 1, Planetarium, is a 90-minute program up to Christmas, from Dec. 16-24. The Notre Dame classrooms,” Wignall said. 2016, at the USF Robert Goldstein that follows the path of the Wise The USF procession will begin at the “Post-secondary institutions Performing Arts Center. Men in 3 B.C., then views Fort Pope John Paul II Center clock tower Shakespeare Festival earning the 2016 Military Friendly Wayne’s winter sky. Showtimes are and proceed through campus before announces its 2016 School award have exceptionally USF announces 2015 Saturday, Dec. 5 — 3 p.m. and 7:30 ending on the shore of Mirror Lake strong programs for transitioning Christmas festivities p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 6 — 12:30 p.m. to lead into the Living Nativity. season, audition dates service members and spouses,” said and 3 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 9 — Lighting of the Lake will honor Daniel Nichols, chief product officer NOTRE DAME — The Notre of Victory Media and a. U.S. Navy FORT WAYNE — The University 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.; Friday, Dec. special loved ones on Dec. 6 at 6 Dame Shakespeare Festival 11 — 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 12 p.m. in the Pope John Paul II Center Reserve veteran. of Saint Francis has announced the (NDSF) has announced the titles “Our Military Friendly Schools schedule for its annual Christmas — 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, amphitheater, in concert with the and audition dates for its upcoming Dec. 13 — 5 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 18 Living Nativity. As a symbol of are truly aligning their military pro- tradition of yuletide celebration, 2016 summer season. In order to grams and services with employers Christmas at USF. — 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 19 — Christmas, vigil lights will encircle explore and celebrate Shakespeare’s 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, part of Mirror Lake. Luminaries to help students translate military Christmas at USF features final plays, NDSF has selected experience, skills and training into events the first three weekends in Dec. 20 — 5 p.m. Admission is $4 dedicated to loved ones can be pur- two works that embody the play- for adults and $3 for visitors under chased for the light display at $10 successful careers after gradua- December. Many are free, and all wright’s voice at the close of his tion,” Nichols said. have free parking. An event schedule 18 and senior citizens. A maximum each by calling 260-399-8037 by career. The 2016 season is named with details follows. More infor- of $14 per family is charged. Parking Dec. 4. The event is free. 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC November 22, 2015 We are grateful Catholics

Miguel Carmona, St. John the Baptist, South Bend Bobby McLeish, Homeschooled, St. John the Baptist, Braeden Grounds, St. John the Baptist, South Bend Fort Wayne Lucy McLeish, Homeschooled, St. John the Baptist, Fort Wayne

Benjamin Adamson, Catholic Homeschoolers of Megan Rieker, Marian High School Michiana Gregory Fitzmaurice, Homeschooled Jude Serrani, St. John the Baptist, Fort Wayne

Valeria Torres, St. John the Evangelist, Goshen Irvin Mejia, St. John the Evangelist, Goshen Jack Krider, St. John the Evangelist, Goshen

Ally Brown, St. Charles Borromeo, Fort Wayne Logan Kien, Charlotte Sweigert, St. Charles Borromeo, Fort Wayne St. Charles Mya Taylor, St. Charles Borromeo, Fort Wayne Borromeo November 22, 2015 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9 Today’s Catholic invited elementary, junior high and high school students to express “gratitude” through art and photography. Many responded and Today’s Catholic is For what are YOU grateful? pleased to present them here. More artwork is available online and through social media. • Visit www.todayscatholicnews.org and click on the photo gallery. • Like us at www.facebook.com/diocesefwsb and view the album “Gratitude Art” • Follow us on Twitter @diocesefwsb • Follow our NEW Instagram account @diocesefwsb. Just in time for the beautiful images of this holy season and the Jubilee Year of Mercy… Join the conversation #gratefulcatholic #gratefulfwsb

Lucy McLeish, Homeschooled, St. John the Baptist, William Adamson, Catholic Homeschoolers of Michiana Fort Wayne

Lizzie Klimek, Marian High School Ericka Wright, Marian High School

unneth ove p r r wi cu th r gra u ti O tu d e . .. Sabrina Williams, St. John the Evangelist, Goshen

Nicholas Eddy, St. Charles Borromeo, for Fort Wayne freedom

...to our incredible team of staff who serve from their heartsbright, caring each day

Catherine Koepke, St. Charles Borromeo, Fort Wayne ...for the opportunity to expand our for continuum of care with a second faith location, Saint Anne Grace Pointe

...to be a part of the fastastic Fort Wayne for family community

...and especially to the residents at Saint Anne’s who Devota Ally Brown, St. Charles Borromeo, Fort Wayne Tippmann, bring us joy, wisdom and inspiration every day. St. Charles Borromeo, Fort Wayne 10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC November 22, 2015 Alyssa Grzesiowski, Marian High School

Catherine Martin, Marian High School Mackenzie Deguch, Marian High School

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This season, celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with your family at the University of Saint Francis. Many events are free (including parking), and occur the first weekend in December. Visit sf.edu/christmas for details.

• Christmas in the Castle • “Star of Bethlehem” (Brookside tours) Dec. 4-7 Planetarium Show • Las Posadas • Petting Zoo • Lighting of the Lake • “Cultural Christmas” • Living Nativity Chilean Music Concert • Art Exhibits

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2701 Spring Street Fort Wayne, IN 46808 260-399-8000 sf.edu/christmas Erika Wright, Marian High School November 22, 2015 COMMENTARY 11 Learning from Mom’s humility Companions for the journey

ome people are naturally talk with her one night, a few ll of us learn from our funny and good storytell- years after Dad died, about her friends and family. We ers. I wish I were one of increasing difficulty with words. I INTELLECT get tips on restaurants, OUR Sthem. I have to speak in public told her how much I admired her Adoctors, service providers or best often, and at times I have no grace in the circumstances. AND places to get this and that. I just GLOBAL choice but to wing it. I’m not What she had, and I don’t, sent a request to a friend for her funny or especially quick-witted, was humility. No one enjoyed VIRTUE pickled cucumbers recipe, and I FAMILY though. So when I’m called on laughing more than Mother did am looking at colorful origami JOHN GARVEY cranes a Catholic Relief Services to speak extemporaneously, it’s a — even, or especially, when the CAROLYN WOO bit scary. I launch into sentences joke was on her. colleague taught me to make. like a man walking down a blind We have a famous family Beyond gaining knowledge and skills, I am also struck by alley, not knowing quite how story about my brother’s efforts Real humility is going through how people can touch our lives he’ll get out the other end. to teach her to use an answering life attaching no importance to self-centered unease. with profound impact, at times Usually it works out. But the machine. The great thing about oneself. The humble person can She taught me what it means helping us grow as a human being other day I drew a blank. I was the machine, he explained, was enjoy a genuine, hearty laugh to welcome a new member into or as a person of faith. trying to remember the name of that even when she was home, at his own expense. He is not the family and showed that yes, At a dinner with a classmate I a historian (Michael Burleigh, she could let it answer, and find ashamed of his smallness or his even at our age, we could pick up had not seen for over 40 years, I as it turns out) whose book I out who was calling. If it was one shortcomings because he grasps a new language. told her that I would like to pick wanted to recommend. I ended of the kids, she could pick up. and understands them. Days later, I was told that up Spanish in my retirement, not up blowing my cheeks out like a If it was a salesman, she could Everyone can trust a person a former colleague donated so much to be fluent but to be goldfish out of water. ignore it. with that sort of humility, her kidney to someone she did able to sing along at bilingual My first thought was that I My brother then said, “OK, because his or her advice is not know. A friend of mine Masses. looked like a dummy. My second Mom, now hang up and I’ll entirely disinterested. Everyone participated in a donation She shared that she has been thought — a much scarier one — call you. Let it ring and the feels comfortable around such program for his nephew, and teaching herself Spanish in the was that maybe I was losing my answering machine will pick a person. He is not demanding. my brother underwent a kidney past few years since her son fastball the same way my mother up.” She agreed. They both hung He does not complain or seethe transplant. But I did not know married a Panamanian woman did. up. My brother called. Mother internally when others are any person who made it a priority whose first language is Spanish, Over the last 10 years of her answered, “Hello?” They both inattentive to his sensibilities. to give a kidney to a stranger. even though she operates life, Mom remained mentally started laughing. My brother Next time I think about losing In fact, I was told it was on her perfectly in English. keen, but she gradually lost explained again, “Don’t pick up, my fastball, I should wish — bucket list. Then I wondered why My classmate wants to be the ability to speak. At first, Mom. Listen to the tape.” Mother rather than worry — that I am more people don’t think about able to relate to her daughter-in- her brain’s proper noun file agreed. He called again. Mother becoming more like Mom. organ donation as the ultimate seemed to fail. Then, it was more answered, “Hello?” law’s mother, who knows only statement of human bondedness. common words. She wasn’t messing with him. Spanish, and to her grandson At a reception soon after, I For a few years, she had She was just forgetting. Mother to encourage his dual heritage. greeted an acquaintance who had enough residual vocabulary to laughed so hard at her blunder Moreover, she told me that she cheered me on when I served substitute equivalent phrases. that she could hardly breathe. She is not self-conscious and will as dean at the University of When that didn’t work, she could saw how funny her predicament venture forth despite rudimentary Notre Dame. Responding to the still make herself understood was. With absolutely no sense of vocabulary, sentence construction usual “How are you?” he spoke to us — we knew where her vanity, she could enjoy the joke and pronunciation. plainly and urgently of his current sentences were going and as though it were on someone I was totally inspired by her challenge. could finish them, much like else. commitment to know and engage Recent cancer treatments had smartphones do nowadays when People often try to project her in-laws, her appreciation damaged his only kidney (the you start typing an email or text humility through self-deprecation for the diverse ethnicity of her other one being lost over 30 years message. — as I did at the beginning of grandson, discipline in learning John Garvey is president of The a new language and a desire so It had to be frightening this column. But fishing for WOO, PAGE 12 for her. I remember having a compliments isn’t real humility. Catholic University of America. strong that overcomes our usual Christ the King belongs to us

This servant, the Son of Man, compelling. the scheming of humans and, Knowing that she was queen THE lived through the hardships and This feast is one of two major of course, over death itself. He of the Netherlands, Wilhelmina perils endured by all the people. liturgical events in which John’s prevails. He lives. All else comes asked, “Mommy, do all these Yet, He triumphed. God, “the Passion Narrative is read. The and goes. His word prevails. If people belong to me?” “No, SUNDAY Ancient One,” received Him and other is the liturgy of Good we bond ourselves to Jesus, truly dear,” the queen-regent answered, gave Him dominion, glory and Friday. in love and death, we too can rise “You belong to them.” GOSPEL kingship. The Son of Man’s reign All four Gospels record the above even death. The wonder of this great feast MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION will never end. His kingship will Lord’s trial, passion and death in To give ourselves to Jesus, is that Christ the king belongs to never be destroyed. great detail. Each, however, has we need the strength of Jesus. us. He died for us. He gives us For its second reading on its particular emphasis. We need not hopelessly yearn life. this feast, the Church presents John’s particular insight is that for this strength. The Lord Christ the King a passage from the Book Jesus was triumphant, standing offers us strength and peace of Revelation. Heavy with before Caiaphas or Pilate, facing uncompromisingly and in Jn 18:33b-37 symbolism and reference to Old the mob, experiencing the horrors unlimited supply — if humbly we his weekend the Church Testament figures and images, of Roman torture and finally ask for it. concludes its year. In the Revelation also is eloquent and dying on the cross. Not even A heroine of the Second preceding 12 months, the powerful in its exaltation of God, the might of the empire could World War was the Netherlands READINGS TChurch has taught us as we have the Lord Jesus and virtue. overwhelm the Lord. Not even Queen Wilhelmina, great- Sunday: Dn 7:13-14 Ps 93:1-2, 5 gathered on the weekends about This weekend’s reading extols the viciousness and evil of human grandmother of the present Dutch Rv 1:5-8 Jn 18:33b-37 Jesus. It has taught us the Gospel Jesus as “ruler of the kings of the sin could defeat Jesus. monarch. She came to the throne Monday: Dn 1:1-6, 8-20 (Ps) Dn 3:52- of Jesus. Now, it ends the process earth.” He is the Savior. He has Indeed, Jesus is king, as the when her father, King Willem III, 56 Lk 21:1-4 by joyfully proclaiming Christ as made us a royal nation dedicated Lord insisted to Pilate. died. She was only a child. Her Tuesday: Dn 2:31-45 (Ps) Dn 3:57-61 king. to God and to God’s service. He mother, Queen Emma, Willem Lk 21:5-11 The first reading is from reigns over all the earth, from a Reflection III’s widow, became regent. She Wednesday: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, the Book of Daniel. Written heavenly throne above the clouds. reigned until Wilhelmina was of 23-28 (Ps) Dn 3:62-67 Lk 21:12-19 about a time of great hardship St. John’s Gospel supplies In these readings, the Church age. Thursday: Dn 6:12-28 (Ps) Dn 3:68-74 and anxiety for God’s people, the last reading. The reading calls us to remember that Queen Emma herself was very Daniel summoned the faithful to comes from the fourth Gospel’s Jesus is the king. He reigns wise. Once, on a national holiday, Lk 21:20-28 steadfastness and hope. It urges impressive and extensive Passion over all. It is more than a mere she led Wilhelmina to the palace Friday: Dn 7:2-14 (Ps) Dn 3:75-81 trust in God, come what may. Narrative. John’s entire Gospel acknowledgement of divine balcony. When the crowd below Lk 21:29-33 Daniel also spoke of the is superb both as literature and creation or of almighty power. saw the little monarch, they Saturday: Dn 7:15-27 (Ps) Dn 82-87 faithful servant who is identified as divine revelation, but the Jesus is king over evil, the cheered and sang. Wilhelmina Lk 21:34-36 with the title, “Son of Man.” Passion Narrative is especially worries and hardships of life, was delighted. 12 COMMENTARY November 22, 2015 Tear down this wall: Holy Year calls SCRIPTURE SEARCH for human barriers to tumble down Gospel for November 22, 2015 Revelation 1: 5-8; John 18: 33b-37 VATICAN CITY (CNS) — For a and nourish everyone. “If anyone spiritual leader who denounces a hears My voice and opens the Following is a word search based on the Second and world divided by walls, a Church door, then I will enter his house THE Gospel readings for the Feast of Christ the King, shuttered by cliques and hearts and dine with him, and he with Cycle B. The words can be found hardened to compassion, opening Me,” the Book of Revelation VATICAN in all directions in the puzzle. wide the Holy Door for the Year quotes Him as saying. of Mercy will be a significant But doors are also narrow, LETTER CHRIST FAITHFUL WITNESS and symbolic moment for Pope Cardinal Noe wrote, and people RULER WHO LOVES US FREED US Francis. must stoop with humility and CAROL GLATZ In Catholic tradition, the Holy “be brought down to size by BLOOD MADE US GLORY Door represents the passage to conversion” in order to be “fit” BEHOLD PIERCED AMEN salvation — the path to a new for eternal life. PILATE KING JEWS and eternal life, which was That is why passing through forth blood and water, the source ANSWERED YOUR OWN OTHERS opened to humanity by Jesus. a Holy Door is part of a of regeneration for humanity. NATION EVERYONE MY VOICE It also symbolizes an entryway longer process of sacrifice and The Holy Door of St. Peter’s, in to God’s mercy — the ultimate conversion required for receiving fact, is decorated with 16 bronze and supreme act by which He an indulgence granted during a panels depicting the story of LOOK ON HIM comes to meet people. Mercy Holy Year. A plenary indulgence, Jesus, in His mercy, seeking His is “the bridge that connects the remission of temporal lost sheep. CSUDEERFRFJO God and humanity, opening our punishment due to sin, is offered The symbolism of the hearts to the hope of being loved for pilgrims who also fulfill hammer in the hands of the OHRULERDMLSN pope represents the power and forever despite our sinfulness,” certain other conditions: reception SORBLOODUULW the pope wrote in “Misericordiae of the sacraments of Penance and jurisdiction God gives him to Vultus” (“The Face of Mercy”), the Eucharist, visits and prayers cast away the stones of sin, chink DWF I CHHFSTKO instituting the Holy Year of for the intention of the pope and open hardened hearts and break Mercy. performing simple acts such as down walls separating humanity E I EDSGHEODDR Doors have always had a visiting the sick. from God. NTYJPTVFBEEU special meaning for the Catholic This spiritual process of The removal of the wall also Church, according to the late- encounter and conversion is made conjures up pulling away the ONAT I ONANCRO Cardinal Virgilio Noe, the former tangible in the elaborate rituals stone that sealed the tomb of YEDALAMENREY archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica. developed over time for the Lazarus, whom Jesus resurrected “The door of a church marks opening of the Holy Door. from the dead. RSFOANANKEWR the divide between the sacred and The symbolic ceremony of For the closing of the door ESHOTHERS I SO profane, separating the church’s opening a Holy Door came more at the end of the Holy Year, the interior from the outside world. It than a century after the first Holy traditional rite included the pope VWSUEDAMJPNL is the boundary defining welcome Year was proclaimed in 1300. blessing and spreading the mortar EC I OVYMERLAG and exclusion,” he wrote in the Pope Martin V, in 1423, with a special trowel and setting book, “The Holy Door in St. opened the Holy Door in the three bricks for the start of a new © 2015 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com Peter’s” in 1999. Basilica of St. John Lateran for wall — a symbol of the spiritual The door is also a symbol of the first time for a jubilee. Next, rebuilding of the Lord’s house as Mary — the mother, the dwelling Pope Alexander VI called for all well as the ever-present human of the Lord — and she, too, four Holy Doors in Rome to be temptation to put up new barriers November 22 52 Chinese cooking pan always has open arms and is opened at Christmas in 1499 for against God with sin. he and 29, 2015 53 Sleigh ready to welcome the children the Jubilee of 1500. While there have been some 54 Russia 55 Compass point of God home. Pope Francis was Starting in the 16th century, changes to those ceremonies over scheduled to open the door Dec. the ceremony to open the door time, the Holy Door is always a rossWord DOWN 1 2 3 C 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 reminder that because of God’s T 1 An oaf (2 wds) 8, the feast of Mary’s immaculate in St. Peter’s Basilica included conception. the pope reciting verses from mercy, any obstacles can always 12 13 14 2 "Abound in ___" But the door especially the Psalms and striking the wall be removed, and the door to hope 15 16 17 3 Sight organs 4 Confuse represents Christ Himself — the covering the Holy Door with a and forgiveness is always there 18 19 20 waiting. 5 "Kings of the _____" one and only way to eternal life. silver hammer three times. 21 22 6 Time periods As Jesus said, according to the Masons completed the task 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 7 Layer Gospel of John (10:9), “I am the of dismantling the brick and 8 Harriet Beecher __ gate. Whoever enters through Me mortared wall, which represents 30 31 32 33 9 Molten rock will be saved, and will come in the difficulty and great effort 34 35 36 10 "Yes. ___" 11 Fringe benefit and go out and find pasture.” required to overcome the barrier 37 38 39 The Holy Year traditionally of sin and to open the path to 19 Tuned engine sound 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 20 In __ (together) begins with the opening of the holiness. 47 48 49 22 Pope Urban VIII Holy Door to represent a renewed Some have found meaning symbol opportunity to encounter or in the fact that Jesus had five 50 51 52 23 Military headquarters grow closer to Jesus, who calls wounds and St. Peter’s Basilica 53 54 55 24 Shall see Christ's everyone to redemption. has five doors. Opening the coming © 2015 www.tri-c-a-publications.com 25 Sum Jesus knocks on everyone’s Holy Door recalls the piercing of Based on readings: Dan 7:13-14; Rev 1:5-8; Jn 18:33b door; He yearns to accompany Jesus’ side from which poured 26 Bacon-lettuce- -37 & Jer 33:14-16; 1Thes 3:12-4:2; Lk 21:25-28,34-36 tomato sandwich 27 __ Lanka ACROSS 30 Running water 28 Metal fastener We became good friends in real and accessible, and inspire 1 Brew energy the years hence. A few days ago one another to live this out. Let 29 Cancer Society WOO 4 Car horn sound 34 Proof ending (abbr.) at her kitchen while chopping us be companions on our journey 8 Hit 35 Tangle 31 Asian nation CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 vegetables, she declared, to heaven. 12 Alluring 36 Jesus freed us 32 Adam did with apple “Carolyn, I have figured 13 Minor royalty from our ___ 33 Russian king something out: It is not enough to 14 Gentle 37 Dental admission test 37 A just shoot for ____ ago), and his wife and children work on me getting to heaven, we 15 "___ Maria" 38 Accountant 38 Chefs 16 Wear 40 Eve was first 39 "All glory and ____" did not match his blood type of have to work on everyone getting 17 Past 43 Lazarus was one to heaven.” 40 Gobs “O.” I noted that mine is also 18 Rulers like Herod 47 Tel __ (Israel's 41 Egg-shape “O.” Boy, I have been haunted by 20 Ritzy capital) 42 5,280 feet About two years ago when her first statement, and now she 21 Expression 48 Flux 43 Positive visiting with a CRS donor, I has again raised the bar. 22 Farewell 49 Flightless bird 44 Cat cries asked her what she plans to do For the celebration of all 23 Cogged wheel 50 Painter of St. John 45 Sycamore prophet when she retires from a very saints, let us remember how Carolyn Y. Woo is the president and 26 Benjamin abbr. of the Cross 46 Use a microwave 27 Resort hotel 51 Nativity Evangelist distinguished career. With every one of us, by the way we CEO of Catholic Relief Services, 48 Sudden illness seriousness and a twinkle in her live, is the mirror of the goodness the official international humani- tarian agency of the Catholic eyes, she stated, “I want to do in which God created us. Answer Key can be found on page 15. what will get me to heaven.” We can make this goodness community in the United States. November 22, 2015 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 13

DIOCESAN TEAMS HEAD TO SEMISTATE ROUNDS Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger High Saints will take on the Saint Joseph High School Indians for the semi-state Class 4-A crown Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. at Saint Joseph in South Bend. Another diocesan football legacy, the Mishawaka Marian Knights will play the West Lafayette Red Devils for the semi-state Class 3-A title at Marian High School in Mishawaka at 7:30 p.m. In ladies’ volleyball regionals, Saint Joseph High School beat Maconaquah Sports High School, 3-0, to take the regional title. Sportsmanship taught by living example BOYS TENNIS TEAM HONORED

BY JOE KOZINSKI flows into sportsmanship.” behavior is acceptable and the Coach John Wooden was often crowds have a huge effect on how quoted as saying, “Sports does not the players react to situations on ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — As build character. They reveal it.” the court and outside the gym.” cold weather approaches, the ath- “Sportsmanship comes from “Some of our parishes letes, coaches and parents of the within. It takes common sense and have adopted the “Play Like a Inter-City Catholic League move a focus on what the real mean- Champion” approach as it relates into local cracker box gyms and ing of what youth athletics is all to sportsmanship and it’s another contained venues. For the league, about,” remarked Violi. “Our tool that rings the league’s senti- the outdoor voices that should league has developed contracts ments as it relates to our mission,” be checked with the winter coats for coaches, players and parents explained Violi. “Everything we PROVIDED BY BISHOP LUERS HIGH SCHOOL often invade these echoing loca- to have all three work together as can do to bring a friendly and nur- Members of the Bishop Luers boys tennis team earned All- tions and bring with them the most it pertains to sportsmanship and turing environment helps.” feared villain of any organization Christian values.” “Unfortunately, signing a con- SAC honors at the annual SAC boys’ tennis banquet. Luers that caters to youth development “The directives are pretty tract and attending classes doesn’t finished in second place overall as a team, dropping just — the lack of sportsmanship. simple. I will place the emotional ensure that there won’t be hiccups “We have always strived to and physical well-being of my along the way,” stressed Violi. “It one match in conference play this season. provide a positive environment child ahead of any personal desire takes everyone, every event work- for our athletes,” beckoned ICCL to win, and I will demonstrate the ing together to set the example President Tony Violi. “Sometimes Christian values of self-restraint, needed to develop our youth into it’s a very difficult task, but it’s a fair play and sportsmanship in my tomorrow’s leaders.” Abortion-free after 42 years! value that is the cornerstone to our treatment of others at every game, The ICCL starts all contests faith.” practice sessions or other ICCL with a prayer to St. Sebastian, the “Our coaches have the ability events,” exclaimed Violi. “It’s patron saint of athletes, and often to use our league as a teaching about reflecting and understanding it is the children that stand upfront platform, not only for develop- that no one is perfect and when and lead others in the devotion. ing basketball players but better we are at events we ourselves can “God our Father, help us to put T The past week was the first time in 42 years people,” explained ICCL Director teach through example.” forth our best effort, to represent of “B” Team Basketball Tyler “One man practicing sports- our school with class, to respect that the Diocese was without an abortion clinic. Dendy. “We ask all of the coaches manship is better than 50 preach- our opponents, and to grow as dis- The same abortionist who has and parents to embrace our mis- ing it,” said Knute Rockne. ciples of Your Son, Jesus. Keep us performed tens of thousands of sion and be positive and support- “Positive example doesn’t safe from injury and harm through abortions in Northern Indiana did ive to all the participants, includ- stop at the coaches in our league. the intercession of Our Lady, ing the opponents.” It must, and I mean must, be the mother of Your Son and our not perform any abortions last “The gift of coaching young displayed by our parents for it mother, too. We ask this through week. This is certainly progress men in athletics also crosses over to translate to our kids,” added Christ, our Lord. Amen.” for the culture of life, but this ac- to living our faith as Catholics,” Dendy, who also teaches at Christ complishment is only temporary. expressed Dendy. “If we stay the King School. “The players are within our doctrine it directly constantly looking to see what Join our prayer, THE HOLY INNOCENTS NOVENA, a perpet- CANDLE LIGHT MEMORIAL SERVICE HONORS ual adoration novena November 24th thru December 2nd for the THE DECEASED OF ST. GASPAR permanent closure of this clinic and the revocation of the Divine Mercy Chapel abortionist’s license when he is THE LIFE CENTER 2018 Ironwood Circle before the Medical Board on South Bend, IN 46635 December 3rd, 2015. Sign-up at www.divinemercyforlife.com and see the results of the last two novenas, stop by the Chapel, or call/text (574) 286-7850.

The APOSTOLATE is a canonical association established to buy the building next to the abortion clinic to house pro-life ministries. Go to www.divinemercyforlife.com for the founding documents. Besides the Chapel, the pro-life ministries include an adoption agency and TLC Advocates who animate Divine Mercy reaching- TLC Advocate and out to the mothers on the abortionist’s one of the babies MARY AREND doorstep, tallying 102 saves to date. The TLC Advocates also filed the informed consent St. Gaspar del Bufalo Parish in Rome City recently honored the memory of the deceased complaints against the abortionist that led to his license loved ones at a candle lighting memorial service. The parish is encouraging prayer for revocation. Go to www.divinemercyforlife.com for the full loved ones and also for those who have no one to pray for them. Prayer for the deceased is story and write [email protected] for more info. encouraged in November. 14 TODAY’S CATHOLIC November 22, 2015 Bishops, in draft statement, call pornography ‘mortal sin’

BY MARK PATTISON In presenting the document to difficulty in defining pornography, pornography “an industry of sin.” other risky sexual behaviors,” the the bishops Nov. 16, the first day the proposed statement borrows “Pornography is a big business. proposed statement says, including of their annual fall general meet- from the Catechism of the Catholic Estimates of revenue stretch eas- “greater risk of getting pregnant as a WASHINGTON (CNS) — A draft ing in Baltimore, Bishop Richard Church to define it: “removing real ily into the billions of dollars every teenager — or impregnating some- statement on pornography to be J. Malone of Buffalo, New York, or simulated sexual acts from the year. The pornography industry is one — or contracting an STI,” a considered for approval by the U.S. chairman of the committee that pre- intimacy of the partners, in order to aggressive, savvy and regulated sexually transmitted infection. bishops at their Nov. 16-19 fall pared it, described pornography as a display them deliberately to third only sporadically,” it said. “Other In one section of the 35-page general meeting in Baltimore calls “dark shadow in our world today.” parties.’ business, such as hotel chains, cable text, those who use pornography are pornography “mortal sin” and urges He said that it is a “particularly “It encompasses what is some- companies and drugstores, profit urged to turn away from it and to Catholics to turn away from it. sinister instance of consumption” times distinguished as ‘soft’ and greatly from the widespread use of recommit their lives to Christ. “Producing or using pornogra- whereby men, women and children ‘hard-core’ pornography,” the pornography and contribute to its To those who produce pornog- phy is a mortal sin that needs to be “are consumed for the pleasure of proposed statement adds. “This is accessibility.” raphy, the proposed statement says, confessed in order for the person others.” an artificial divide; all pornogra- That pervasiveness leads to nega- “The Lord, in His great mercy and to receive God’s forgiveness,” says Bishop Malone noted that the phy is harmful and wrong, while tive effects on people and society, justice, is calling you to turn away the draft version of “Create in Me a statement, which has been in the the effects on a person may vary according to the proposed statement. from your sins and follow Him,” Clean Heart: A Pastoral Response to works for three years, is “purposely on the intensity of the content. “Men are particularly susceptible adding, “If you are also — or have Pornography.” “Those who produce comprehensive” but can by no Pornography is not art.” to pornography because the male been — engaged in criminal exploi- and distribute pornography harm the means address the entire issue. It says, “Pornography can never brain is strongly drawn to sexual tation, we urge you to report your common good by encouraging and Instead, he said, it should be seen as be justified, even within marriage.” images, a kind of ‘visual magne- action and to hand yourself over to even causing others to sin,” it says. more of a “launch pad” promoting The proposed statement tism’ aggressively exploited by the civil authorities. God can use your The proposed statement, pre- further discussion and resources to also links pornography to other pornography industry,” it says, add- previous mistakes to help others.” pared by the bishops’ Committee help those harmed by pornography. sins, “especially masturbation. ing it can lead to addiction. Women It tells men and women who use on Laity, Marriage, Family Life He said Pope Francis has urged Masturbation, which is deliber- “use pornography for similar rea- pornography to “ask for forgiveness. and Youth, adds, “There are many the U.S. bishops to seek out and ate, erotic stimulation often to the sons as men,” it says, and are told Many good people struggle with victims of pornography. ... All heal wounds and the pornography point of orgasm, commonly occurs wrongly that “using pornography is this sin. You are not alone; there is child pornography is automatically document provides a means to do together with pornography use. liberating for them.” always hope! ... Freedom from por- trafficking and a crime, because it that. While our culture largely sees it as “Viewing pornography, usually nography is a daily choice and calls involves the sexual exploitation of Using the penitential Psalm 51 acceptable, masturbation is always combined with masturbation, direct- for ongoing formation.” a minor for commercial gain and it for both the title and as a recurring gravely contrary to chastity and the ly affects the brain’s reward path- The proposed statement advises is against the child’s will due to the motif throughout the proposed state- dignity of one’s body.” ways and has been noted to have a those harmed by their spouse’s inability to give consent.” ment, it says in its introduction, “We It noted pornography’s perva- similar effect on the brain as cocaine pornography use to “seek solace in It noted, “Many people struggle have seen the corrosive damaged siveness: “Erotic, oversexualized, does on a person with a drug addic- prayer, in receiving the sacraments with pornography use, including caused by pornography: children and pornographic images are more tion or as alcohol on a person with and in Eucharistic Adoration.” faithful Catholics, people of faith, whose innocence is stolen; men and present in American society than an alcohol addiction,” it says. “The While “anger at your spouse is natu- people of no faith, married and sin- women who feel great guilt and ever before. ... Mainstream enter- moral culpability of an addicted per- ral and often justified,” it makes a gle people, fathers and mothers, the shame for viewing pornography tainment itself has become hyper- son may be lessened depending on suggestion to “set clear boundaries if young and the old, clergy and those occasionally or habitually; spouses sexualized. Novels that at one time the circumstances, but the situation possible, such as installing an online in consecrated life.” who feel betrayed and traumatized; would have been classified as ‘erot- is particularly grave.” monitoring program, clearing the The proposed statement requires and men, women and children ica’ are mainstream, to say nothing Pornography filters down to home of any pornography, taking two-thirds approval by bishops to exploited by the pornography indus- of the overtly sexual romance novel younger people, accounting for the care of your own health and refus- be accepted. It was scheduled for a try.” genre.” rise of “sexting,” sexually explicit ing to be used as an excuse for your vote Nov. 17. Although U.S. courts have had The proposed statement calls text messages “associated with spouse’s pornography use.” St. Augustine community explores ST. THOMAS BRIDGES THE breaking the school to prison pipeline GENERATIONS WITH FALL FEST

BY DEACON MEL TARDY

SOUTH BEND — Roughly 50 people of different faiths and racial backgrounds gathered at St. Augustine for “Breaking the School to Prison Pipeline: What Faith-Based Organizations and People Can Do.” The event was hosted by St. Augustine Catholic Church and Community for Peace and Nonviolence on Nov. 14 in recognition of Black Catholic History Month. The program included a wel- come and spiritual reflection by Deacon Mel Tardy of St. Augustine Parish, an introduc- tory video and speakers includ- ing Regina Williams-Preston, DEACON MEL TARDY an educator with South Bend St. Augustine Catholic Church in South Bend and the Community for HOLLY HICKMAN Community School Corporation, Peace and Nonviolence, an ecumenical group, in recognition of Black and teen panelists Cameronn Catholic History Month hosted “Breaking the School to Prison Pipeline: St. Thomas the Apostle School in Elkhart enjoyed a fall Teague, Ellie Lora, Lee Harris What Faith-Based Organizations and People Can Do” on Saturday, Nov. festival following Grandparents Day on Oct. 16. Attendees and Blu Casey. 4. Pictured from left are Regina Williams-Preston, educator with South The “school-to-prison pipe- Bend Community School Corporation, and teen panelists Cameronn were treated to games, hair painting, balloon twisting, line” refers to policies and inflatables, magic show and the chance to win an amaz- practices that, in effect, result Teague and Ellie Lora. Ellie Lora, a senior at Career Academy, is a member in schoolchildren — especially of St. Augustine Parish. ing raffle basket provided by various classrooms. The new African Americans and those St. Thomas tradition started by Father Jason Freiburger most at-risk — being pushed out posed during the group discussion after-school programs; partnering of classrooms and into the juve- were restorative justice and char- with parents and with disability of a priest vs. principal race down the largest inflatable nile and criminal justice systems. acter formation; diversity, inclu- advocates like IN*SOURCE, Some suggestions for faith-based sion, and cultural competency improved school materials and slide continued. The new principal Annette Mitchell gave organizations and people pro- training; mentoring relationships; resources; and prayer. Father Freiburger a run for his money. November 22, 2015 T O D A Y ’ S CAT H O L I C 15 REST IN PEACE Clear Lake Jose Gavino Razo- Notre Dame What’s Happening? Edward G. McArdle, Jr., Rodriguez, 18, Sister Pamela Welch, 73, St. Paul Chapel St. Joseph CSC, 61, Church of Loretto Randall Wayne Guise, Richard Eykholt, 87, WHAT’S HAPPENING carries announcements about upcoming events in the diocese. Send in your 82, St. Paul Chapel St. Henry South Bend announcement at least two weeks prior to the event. Mail to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Alexis T. Cholis, 99, Fort Wayne Lucile C. Reinking Fort Wayne 46856; or email: [email protected]. Events that require an admission charge or St. Anthony de Padua William S. Terry Bunt, 98, Our Lady of payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please call Coonan, 95, St. Good Hope Dr. Edward A. Kline, 82, our advertising sales staff at (260) 456-2824 to purchase space. Vincent de Paul St. Matthew Cathedral Granger he he he Francis Xavier Till, Helen Nagy Marvel Joseph Myszak, 93, “Not Your Grandma’s Bazaar” and evening choirs, adult hand- challenge on Saturday, Nov. 14, 91, St. Elizabeth Ann Wilfing, 93, St. Pius XCSt.ross PatrickWord CrossWord CrossWord TOct. 4 and 11, 2015 TOct. 18 and 25, 2015 TNov. 1, 8 and 15, 2015 Churubusco — The Rosary bell choir and instruments. from 3-6:30 p.m. at the church. Seton Society of St. John Bosco Admission of $5 receives unlim- Mishawaka NUNPARSESKIEdward Sullivan, 80, UGHPOISST TWISTUSEPST Church, 216 N. Main St., will Day of Reflection ited tasting, and 10 oz. to go. Ann Cirullo, 58, Thomas A. Bogucki,ETAALULAPAN 72, St. Joseph PRIGRANTHOU EARTHSOLAPR host a craft bazaar on Friday, St. Charles Queen of PeaceSADLINERARK SIDEOFFERING AYEARFBITIE Mishawaka — A day of reflec- SHALLGENESISAndre Buchanan, 81, DANEIRONS ROLLJACKS Nov. 20, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. tion will be held at Our Lady of ‘Abortion, Healing and Forgiveness’ Charles A. Savitskas, Monroeville AIRPETSt. Augustine LORDRAT FRESNOSASHES and Saturday, Nov. 21, from 9 Angels Convent (across from topic of upcoming pro-life talk STARDOMDELHI ORGANISMSNAP AYEEARTHS 69, St. Elizabeth Ann Loretta Mary Wagner, a.m. to 3 p.m. Freshly baked cin- Marian High School) Wednesday, South Bend — The diocesan TWIGBPMREAR BOOVIIERA SELFTOENINE namon rolls and coffee offered in Dec. 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 Black Catholic Advisory Board Seton 102, St. Rose MODEMHARNESS ITSPENTECOST OTHERSCOO the morning and homemade soup, SOTCIA CURYARN ALLUREELDERS p.m. The theme for the day and the Tolton Society of St. CAUSTICCLOUD TEARSRUFF DAIRYPOOR sandwich and dessert served all is “An Excursion through the Augustine Church invite all OARHARSHGNU LONGLIFESIRE MSGOWEPIERS afternoon. Handmade crafts, hand Scriptures of Advent.” Bring a to “Abortion, Healing and Parish is selling Starlite Pizza HolidayMRSERASELTD bazaar announced ANDYODETSAR ASHUSSENNUI rolled noodles and homemade Bible. The cost of the day is $20 Forgiveness: A Conversation Pierogis to benefit the purchase of SouthEPARAGESEOS Bend — The Corpus YESNAGHUE NOTTWOSKEET baked goods. A raffle for the and includes lunch. Register by with Sally Thompson,” at St. a new boiler. All orders must be Christi holiday bazaar will be chance to win a handmade quilt Nov. 27 to Sister Barbara Anne Augustine Church on Saturday, turned in by Nov. 22. Cost is $10 held on Saturday Nov. 21 at and other great prizes is planned. Hallman at 574-259-5427. Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for three. Call 574-289-6954. school, 2822 Corpus Christi Dr., This event includes brunch and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Card party and euchre tournament Fish, chicken and tenderloin dinner is open to all regardless of race, Registration begins for classes at Adult Yoder —The St. Aloysius Huntington — Ss. Peter and Paul religion, etc. For more informa- Learning Center he he he Knights of Columbus will have Church will have a fish, chicken tion, visit www.diocesefwsb.org/ Fort Wayne — The Adult a card party and euchre tourna- and tenderloin dinner by Dan’s DBCM. Learning Center at St. Joseph W W W ment Saturday, Nov. 21, in the Cross ord Cross ord Cross ord on Friday, Nov. 20, from 4:30- Parish, is offering free classes TNov. 22 and 29, 2015 TDec. 6 and 13, 2015 TDec. 20 and 27, 2015 school basement. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. in Rieder Auditorium. Ham and turkey dinner in Spanish, citizenship, ESL, 6:30 p.m. Tournament fee is $5. Carry-out will be available. ALEBEEPSLAP ABSSUSHIETA WINEFRYADD New Haven — St. Louis computer skills (English and COYEARLTAME RUEUSHERTOM ICONALOESEE Free will offering for food and Advanced ticket sales are avail- Besancon will have a ham and Spanish), faith formation and AVEFRAYOVER ARMCAIROUFO NERDPODSIBS beverages. Call 260-638-4882 for able after Masses or at the church turkey dinner on Sunday, Nov. more. The classes will begin Jan. DESPOTSSWANK BRISKPONTIUS USAGERATE information. rectory during office hours. Cost 22, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the 12. Registration dates are Nov. UGHBYE ALBDIE CREEPYOUI is $8 for adults, $5 for children parish hall. Tickets are $9 for 10-12. The Adult Learning Center GEARBENSPA LIQUEURCACTI PERSISTNOES Charity breakfast planned ages 6-12 and children 5 and HYDROELECTRIC TIESNAGCOON SAMROOTSCEO adults and carry-out orders, $5 is made possible by Our Sunday QEDMATSINS MIDASTYPHOON DALITHELORD Decatur — The Ladies Auxiliary under free. Tickets at the door are for children ages 5-12, and chil- Visitor. For more information, DATCPA GMTARE ITSWEANED of Knights of Columbus Council $8.50 for adults. dren 4 and under free. contact Adalys Reyes, program WOMANPOORMAN POSEURSARABS PTSDCLANS 864 will have a charity breakfast director, at areyes@saintjo- AVIVFLOWEMU ALIDEITYPAL LAYFEARTARE Sunday, Dec. 6, at the Knights of Bishop Luers High School announces Pierogis on sale to purchase boiler sephfw.org or call 260-432-5113, DALILUKEWOK TENGENIESRI ELLINSTEVIL SLEDUSSRSSE EOSEDGEREND ALIGETDEMI Columbus Pavilion at 1703 High fall activities South Bend — St. Stanislaus ext. 355. St. Breakfast will be served from Fort Wayne — The Bishop Luers 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Freewill dona- Turkey Trot will be Sunday, Nov. tion. Proceeds benefit Gibault 22, from 6-10 p.m. at Columbia Children’s Services, The Hope Street West, 135 W. Columbia St. Clinic and Days for Girls. Tickets are $20 pre-sale or $30 at the door. Visit www.bishopluers. Bach Collegium plans sing-along org/athletics for tickets and infor- Messiah mation. Fort Wayne ­— The Bach Collegium will have a “Messiah” Holiday bazaar sing along Sunday, Dec. 6, at 2 Bristol — St. Mary Parish, p.m. at Queen of Angels Church, 411 W. Vistula St., will have a 1500 W. State Blvd. $5 fee. holiday bazaar Saturday, Nov. Scores provided if needed. An 14, from 9 a.m to 2 p.m. Craft assortment of holiday cookies items, bake sale and lunch will be will be offered following the per- offered. formance. •A useful and practical fundraiser offering 5 gallon buckets of laundry Turkey Bingo scheduled detergent, fabric softer & dish soap as well as dishwasher & laundry pods, Turkeys needed! Fort Wayne — St. Elizabeth Ann Fort Wayne — The Franciscan Seton School will have Turkey scent boosters and garbage bags. Center needs 1,800 turkeys by Bingo Sunday, Nov. 22. Doors •Earn up to $20 back per bucket. Tuesday, Nov. 24. Drop-off open at 12:15 p.m. and bingo •Owned and run by St. Vincent de Paul (Fort Wayne) parishioners. sites are the thrift store at 925 starts at 1 p.m. Pizza by the slice E. Coliseum Blvd.; The office and homemade baked goods will •Servicing the entire diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. at 1015 Maple Grove; or the be offered. •Great for schools, youth groups and churches. Arlington Park Clubhouse at 4630 W. Arlington Park Blvd. Craft sale and chili cook-off •We can have your group selling right away. For more information call 260- Garrett — St. Joseph School will •Personal service. 744-3977. have a craft sale Saturday, Nov. •Our happy customers say: “This fundraiser was very successful 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A chili Advent Lessons and Carols at St. Pius X cook-off will be from 11 a.m. to for our school” - Tina Schneider Granger — An Advent Lessons 2 p.m. Visit www.stjosephgarrett. “The product is an excellent value, and has a 100% product and Carols service will be held org for information. Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m. in guarantee!” - Tess Steffen the church, 52553 Fir Rd. This Chili challenge between the Knights of Contact: [email protected] service will include Advent read- Columbus and the Holy Name Society 609 Airport North Office Park Fort Wayne, IN 46815 ings, Advent carols and choral New Haven — St. John the pieces by the Sunday morning Baptist Parish will have a chili 16 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC November 22, 2015 PRINCIPAL FOR THE DAY

LIBBY ALBERDING Second-grade student Quinn Buchan became “Principal for the Day” for St. Joseph School in Decatur on Nov. 5. Her day included Mass in the school auditorium, visiting each classroom, reviewing security camera footage, sending a few emails and negotiating with Father David Voors, pastor of St. Mary Parish, a “Free Dress Day” for teachers. Her final actions for the day were to give each teacher a pump- kin spice cupcake as a reward for their hard work. University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, IN Attention Business Professionals! Meet& Greet Christmas Network Event Diversify your business network! Create new connections with other Catholic business professionals from northern Indiana. Attention Business Professionals! Tuesday, Dec. 15, 5-7 p.m. Brookside Mansion at the University of Saint Francis 2701 Spring St., Fort Wayne Thank you Meet Greet RSVP by December 8 to our sponsors: presented by Stifel www.todayscatholicnews.org/meetandgreet & or call (260) 399-1457

Knights of Columbus Christmas Network Event Per person includes INSURANCE hors d’oeuvres, John Stackowicz Agency Diversify your business network! $ Cash Bar available. Create new connections with other Catholic A portion of the proceeds business professionals from northern Indiana. 10 will benefit The Women’s Care Centers. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 5-7 p.m. Thank you to our sponsors: CatholiC Community Foundation Antonio’s Italian Ristorante of Northeast Indiana Investing in the Work of Christ 1105 Goshen Ave., Elkhart RSVP by December 1 “your low voltage lighting specialist” $ www.todayscatholicnews.org/meetandgreet or call (260) 399-1457

CatholiC Community Per10 person Foundation includes Financial Advisors of Northeast Indiana A portion of the proceeds will benefit Uncommon relationships. Uncommon results Investing in hors d’oeuvres, The Women’s Care Centers. the Work of Christ Cash Bar available.