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V Encuentro The ninth annual Friends ‘The mission of the Poor Walk Copyright Catholic and family festi- is now val held earlier News Service – this month in Pleaseentrusted see print Anderson drew edition for full approximately 225 participants contentto you’ and raised more than $30,000. By Norma Montenegro Hosted by the Flynn Good Shepherd Catholic News Service Conference of St. Vincent de Paul, GRAPEVINE, Texas the event is (CNS) — Hispanic Catholic aimed at raising leaders are living an impor- funds to aid fam- tant moment in the history ilies in need in of the in the United States and are called the community. to rise and continue the (Photo provided) work of building More photos, the Church, Page 8. Los Ange- les Arch- bishop Jose H. Gomez said Sept. Program helps coaches minister to young athletes 23. Archbishop He made By Rita DeKlyen overall practice is practice. help them win, but most age levels: grade school, Gomez the com- For The Catholic Moment Except at Our Lady of Mt. importantly, bring them high school and college. ments dur- Carmel Parish. Because closer to Jesus Christ. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, ing the closing Mass of the CARMEL — As you drive when the bells ring there at 6 “We pray before every St. Louis de Monfort Parish fifth national Encuentro in by athletic fields in the fall, p.m., the girls and boys game,” Galvin explained. in Fishers and St. Elizabeth Grapevine. you are bound to see many lacrosse teams stop their “But when OLMC began Seton Parish in Carmel all “The Encuentro has made youth practicing for a vari- practice to pray the Angelus. SportsLeader, our opportu- began implementing Sports us see our missionary reality ety of sports. “As a coach at Our Lady nity to minister to all youth Leader three years ago and and responsibility as His- Most people might of Mt. Carmel, I try my best participating in sports went St. Theodore Guerin High panic Catholics in the Unit- assume that all sports prac- to wear my faith on my through the roof.” School in Noblesville began ed States,” he said. “But tices are similar. And while sleeve,” said lacrosse Head SportsLeader is a Catholic the program this fall. most important, the Encuen- it’s true that one coach might Coach Gary Galvin. “I feel as virtue-based formation pro- “We have always asked tro has made us reflect on have a different drill or two if it is our responsibility as gram for coaches and direc- our coaches to incorporate that other coaches do not, coaches to coach them well, tors of sports ministry for all (Continued on Page 6) (Continued on Page 9) Perpetual adoration to begin at West Lafayette parish

By Kevin Cullen location for 14 months as its For The Catholic Moment “home” chapel is renovated. So far, 210 people have WEST LAFAYETTE — signed up to be adorers at When you think about it, it the West Lafayette church. seems only natural that per- More are needed, especially petual adoration of the during early-morning hours Blessed Sacrament is coming and on weekends. To sign up to the Church of the Blessed for a holy hour, go Sacrament, 2224 Sacramento to https://west.lafayette Drive, West Lafayette. adoration.org. Adoration will begin Missy Krockover, execu- there at 3 p.m. on Oct. 7 with tive director of parish life Mass, followed by the rosary and administration, said that and enthroning. It will con- a minimum of two adorers tinue, 24 hours a day, every are needed for each one- day, from then on. hour slot, so Jesus is never Meanwhile, perpetual unattended. adoration also will continue, There are plenty of poten- as it has for 21 years, in tial adorers. Greater Lafayette. But at 5 p.m. Oct. Lafayette has six Catholic An outdoor banner announces the start of perpetual ado- 7, it will move to a different (Continued on Page 5) ration at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament. Page 2 The Catholic Moment September 30, 2018

St. painted tattoos. The sisters’ more — including stops at Parish in West Lafayette is PEOPLE & Climate Change Task Force Providence Park, the Shell now accepting hygiene also will get into the festiv- Chapel and the cemetery. product donations for its PLACES ities, offering a reduce, A video also will be on dis- St. Catherine’s Closet. reuse and recycle puzzle, play at the White Violet While attention given to and an oral history of the Center headquarters. food insecurity among col- sisters’ farming at the Snacks and refreshments September 30 lege students is increasing, Woods from 1840 to the are free and will be provid- 26th Sunday in present day will be pre- ed by Providence Health less attention is given to Ordinary Time the growing need for sented. At the White Violet Care, and will include pop- Cycle B Readings: access to basic hygiene dairy cows, a bakery and Center for Eco-Justice, an corn and apples as well as products that contribute to cannery, chickens, gardens alpaca open house will apple cider. The refresh- human dignity. The goal of and the alpacas. Activities take place, which will ments will be located out- 1) Numbers 11:25-29 St. Catherine’s Closet is to will take place throughout include fiber demonstra- side the Foley Room at the 2) James 5:1-6 help meet this need for the day at Mary-of- tions and 4-H Alpaca Club Providence Spirituality and Purdue University stu- the-Woods. Children’s demonstrations. An alpaca Conference Center. Admis- 3) Gospel: Mark 9:38-43, dents. Ideal hygiene prod- activities will take place in photo booth will be set up. sion is free; donations will 45, 47-48 uct donations include laun- the Foley Room at the The center also will offer a be accepted. For more dry pods, paper towels, 4- Providence Spirituality and hayride and tours of the information, call 812-535- Monday, Oct. 1 pack toilet paper, 100-count Conference Center and will farm, dairy and horse barn, 2802 or visit sistersof 1) 1:6-22 napkins, 40 sq. ft. tin foil, include coloring, bags for chicken coop, garden, farm providence.org. 2) Gospel: Luke 9:46-50 body soap, 25-count trash alpaca fiber faces and store, cannery, bakery and bags, 24 fl. oz. toilet bowl Tuesday, Oct. 2 cleaner, 24 fl. oz. dish soap, 1) Job 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23 72-count tissues, and 55- 2) Gospel: Matthew 18:1- count dryer sheets. Dona- 5, 10 tions can be brought to the parish office during busi- Wednesday, Oct. 3 ness hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1) Job 9:1-12, 14-16 Monday through Friday) 2) Gospel: Luke 9:57-62 or the St. Catherine’s Clos- et donation box (located at Thursday, Oct. 4 the church entrance) at Sat- 1) Job 19:21-27 urday and Sunday litur- 2) Gospel: Luke 10:1-12 gies. For more information, e-mail Miranda at Friday, Oct. 5 [email protected]. 1) Job 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5 2) Gospel: Luke 10:13-16 All are invited to visit Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and join the Sisters of Provi- Saturday, Oct. 6 dence for “Fall Farm Day 1) Job 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17 at the Woods” from 1 p.m. 2) Gospel: Luke 10:17-24 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30. Enjoy the fun-filled day by The texts of Scripture joining the Sisters of Provi- readings for the Mass dence on hayrides and for every day of the week are linked to the learn more about the histo- Several football players and cheerleaders from St. , Westfield, ry of farming at the Woods diocesan Web site at recently attended CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) night at St. Theodore Guerin from 1840 to the present www.dol-in.org. High School, Noblesville. (Photo provided) day, which has included

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ne of the very inter- less repetition of the same The rosary then can lead ply because they fail to enter esting trends in our prayers. They feel that this is to an even deeper reflection into the depths of deep and O modern time is the A Moment cold and unrewarding. presented by mystics of the deepening prayer. growing interest among peo- The stark realism of the Church. Spiritual books, private ple in Western culture for with rosary is that the repeated St. Teresa of Avila, St. John and group retreats, spiritual Eastern mysticism. This Monsignor prayers are simply a back- of the Cross, St. Augustine of directors and the example of interest includes a few who ground or, to use an Eastern Hippo, St. Teresa of Calcutta many are available to were reared as Catholics and spiritual term, a mantra, for and St. all of us. who now find great spiritual BY MSGR. JOHN DUNCAN spiritual reflection and med- are only a very few of the We especially have the support in varying forms of itation. many mystical writers in the help and example of our Hindu and Buddhist spiritu- In the background of the rich tradition of the Church. Lord Jesus Christ and his ality. Such individuals ancient tradition of medita- repeated prayers, one medi- Sadly, many who are search- Blessed Mother, the express dissatisfaction with tion, leading to mysticism tates on the mysteries of the ing for spiritual deepening Mary. the overly intellectualized and culminating in contem- life of Jesus. These are the miss all of this wealth. With their help and guid- and formalized religious tra- plation. deepest mysteries and this is Two 13th-century mystics, ance, we can experience the ditions of Western culture, A beginning of this phase the greatest life in all cre- St. Thomas Aquinas and St. joys of heaven before we which they find unfulfilling. of Christian spirituality is ation. Use of the rosary has , both wrote enter into eternity. The very sad reality is that found in the rosary. For led many good souls to gen- that all people are called to these people have missed a many who completely mis- uine sanctity and spiritual contemplate the mysteries of Msgr. John Duncan has been rich aspect of Christianity. understand this form of union with God. But the God. Both of these spiritual a of the Lafayette diocese Among the followers of Western Christian prayer, rosary must be prayed as writers say that many do not for more than 58 years. Jesus there is a rich and the rosary is simply an end- was originally intended. become contemplatives sim- Sisters of Providence to celebrate feast of St. Theodore Guerin

ST. MARY-OF-THE- A feast day in the Catholic Mother Theodore came to and energy, which continues the congregation for infor- WOODS — The Sisters of tradition is a day set aside to the United States from to motivate the generations mation about St. Theodore Providence of Saint Mary-of- commemorate the life of a France in 1840 to establish a of sisters who have followed Guerin, and to request the-Woods invite people of saintly individual or a spe- congregation of women reli- in her footsteps. prayers through her interces- all faith traditions to join cific event. gious. Many of the sisters’ min- sion. them for Mass at 11 a.m. St. Theodore Guerin After a journey of more istries today focus on main- Pilgrimages and tours Wednesday, Oct. 3, in cele- founded the Sisters of Provi- than three months, she and taining a vital presence in may be arranged for those bration of the feast day of St. dence in 1840. her five sister companions educational settings, work- who wish to visit the Theodore Guerin. She was born Ann- arrived at Saint Mary-of-the- ing for justice, preserving the grounds or pray at St. The Mass will be celebrat- Therese Guerin on Oct. 2, Woods to a dense forest and environment, health care for Theodore Guerin’s shrine, ed in the Church of the 1798, in the village of Etables primitive conditions. the sick, assisting those in by contacting the Providence , in Brittany, France. She was From those origins, a need, spiritual direction and Spirituality and Conference located 10 minutes north- canonized by Benedict vibrant congregation was a commitment to non-vio- Center at 812-535-2945. west of downtown Terre XVI on Oct. 15, 2006, and her given life that is sustained to lence. Haute. feast day was designated for this day through Mother People throughout the For more information, visit All are welcome to attend. Oct. 3. Theodore’s foresight, legacy world continue to contact www.sistersofprovidence.org.

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Guest column The Month of the Rosary: celebrating a cherished prayer

By Deacon John Etter faithful said prayers in a can Constitutions do not link blue banner depicting Christ Contributing Writer repetitive manner and found him with it. Contemporary crucified. Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Cicero different methods of keeping portraits do not include the The Moslems were sound- Ordained Sept. 14, 2013 count of the prayers using rosary as a symbol to identi- ly defeated at this Battle of rocks or pebbles. fy the saint.” Lepanto and Europe was any of the Marian By the ninth century, Further, other scholars saved. The following year, feasts and solemni- monks were using pebbles would rebut that St. Dominic established the M ties fall during the as they recited all 150 not so much “invented” the feast of Our Lady of Victory late summer and early Psalms. They used the peb- rosary, but he preached its on Oct. 7 so the faithful autumn. Aug. 15 is the solem- bles as their means to count, use to convert sinners and would not only remember nity of the Assumption; Aug. and would place one pebble those who had strayed from the victory, but also would 22 is the memorial of in a container or the faith. At least a dozen give thanks to the Lord for the Queenship of pouch for each have mentioned St. his benefits and our Blessed Mary; Sept. 8 is the Psalm recited. Dominic’s connection with Mother for her powerful feast of the birth of People living near the rosary, sanctioning St. intercession. Mary; Sept. 15 is the the monks wanted to Dominic’s use of the rosary In 1573, Pope Gregory XIII memorial of Our mimic this devotion, in teaching. renamed the feast as Our Lady of Sorrows; but due to lack of The rosary gained a Lady of the Rosary. The Oct. 13 is the last education were greater popularity in the changed feast name was to apparition of the unable to memorize 1500s. At this time, Moslem testify to the importance and Blessed Mother at Deacon all the Psalms. The Turks were fighting in East- goodness of praying the Fatima, and Oct. 7 is Etter Christians then ern Europe and raiding as rosary and October became the memorial of Our began to pray 50 or far as the coast of Italy. The known as the Month of the Lady of the Rosary. 150 Our Father’s rather than (CNS photo/ control of the Mediterranean Rosary. Sam Lucero, The Compass) When feast and memorial the Psalms. They would use Sea was at stake. This coming October dates fall on a Sunday, the a string with knots in it in an article for the Arlington In 1571, Pope Pius V orga- would be a good time to feast or memorial is not cele- rather than pebbles to keep Catholic Herald, stated that, nized a fleet of ships under develop a habit of praying brated. That is the case for count. Later the knots gave “Tradition does hold that St. the command of Don Juan of the rosary on a daily basis. It the memorial of Our Lady of way to small pieces of wood Dominic (d.1221) devised Austria. While preparations takes about 20 minutes. the Rosary, as Oct. 7, 2018, is until, eventually, beads were the rosary as we know it were under way, the Holy Research tells us that we a Sunday. But just because used (Sunday Visitor article, today. Moved by a vision of Father asked all the faithful need six weeks to develop a we don’t celebrate the 9-1-2015). our Blessed Mother, St. to pray the rosary and ask new habit. Oct. 1 is a great memorial doesn’t mean we The structure of the rosary Dominic preached the use of our Blessed Mother for her time to start and by the end can just ignore it. The rosary gradually evolved between the rosary in his missionary prayers that the Lord would of the month you will be is very important in the his- the 12th and 15th centuries. work among the Albigensian grant victory to the Chris- only two weeks away from a tory of the Church and Octo- Fifty Hail Mary’s were recit- who had denied the mystery tians. new and powerful habit. ber is known as the Month of ed and linked with verses of of Christ. However, some The Moslem fleet well Try praying the rosary as the Rosary. Psalms or phrases invoking scholars take exception to St. out-numbered that of Don a family, too, because as The rosary is one of the the lives of Jesus and Mary. Dominic’s role in forming Juan in both vessels and Archbishop Fulton Sheen most cherished prayers of These were the precursors to the rosary. The earliest manpower. The forces met in said, “The power of the our Catholic Church. For our present-day mysteries. accounts of his life do not battle on Oct. 7, 1571. The rosary is beyond descrip- centuries before Christ, the Father William Saunders, mention it and the Domini- Christian flagship flew a tion.”

Members of the final graduating eighth-grade class of St. Mary School Puetz and Richard Kult; back row, Steve Metzinger, Chuck Scherer, Joe in Dunnington recently met for their 50th reunion. The school closed in Steinmetz and Ray Grieves. Above right are members of the class who May 1968. Above left is a photo of the final class with Father Francis attended the reunion. Front row are Joe Steinmetz, LeAnn (Grogan) Put- Scheck (far left) and teacher George Mulligan (far right). Front row are ney, Marlene (Sondgeroth) Stepp and Helen (Muller) Center; back row, Father Scheck, Marlene Sondgeroth, Helen Muller, LeAnn Grogan, Ruth Ray Grieves, Steve Metzinger, Duane Sondgeroth and Steve Dwenger. Wetli and Mulligan; middle row, Duane Sondgeroth, Steve Dwenger, Jeff (Photos provided) September 30, 2018 The Catholic Moment Page 5 ‘It is as simple as loving and being loved ...’

(Continued from Page 1) Sacrament had Mass attendance the space and the grew. It formerly parishes, and other parishes desire. had housed the are within easy driving dis- In the past, tabernacle. Ador- tance of the Lafayette and many parish- ers will receive West Lafayette chapels. ioners had asked push-codes to Father Ted Dudzinski, about perpetual unlock the door. vicar general of the Lafayette adoration, “but The main diocese and pastor of the we never had it. entrance will be Church of the Blessed Sacra- The time was just handicap-accessi- ment, was pastor of St. perfect to say, ble. Patrick Church in Kokomo ‘Yes,’” Krockover “We are called when perpetual adoration said. to grow in holi- began there in 2003. Father Dudzin- ness and spiritual- Many have credited ado- ski said the chapel ity,” Krockover ration with answered is meant to be said, “and the prayers, religious vocations “another spiritual only way to do and other blessings. oasis” for his that is if we are “It was a very powerful parish, Greater praying, sacrific- spiritual addition to our Lafayette and the ing and allowing parish and faith communi- surrounding area Jesus to flow ty,” Father Dudzinski said. — one that will through us and “People came to know and “develop and our families. love Jesus in a new way deepen the spiritual lives of to see,” Newcomb said. adorer at the Lafayette “If there is one thing that through their weekly date all those who visit (and) that “That truly is a blessed spot. chapel. “My husband, chil- all the saints have displayed with Jesus. We found mem- Jesus himself will invite, “Both Blessed Sacrament dren and I have had a month- in their lives, it is spending bers of both (Kokomo) form and equip his disciples and Franciscan East (adora- ly family hour for nearly five time in the presence of parishes, other denomina- for mission.” tion chapels) will have pub- years and I have a weekly Jesus,” she said. “For us to tions and seekers spending “I’m pretty excited that lic access during the day hour as well,” she said. grow in holiness and be time with our Lord. Jesus, with his healing time,” which hasn’t been “The blessings to an indi- strong families in our faith, “People found a renewed graces, will be on the altar in possible at Franciscan vidual and family are abun- we need that.” sense of being loved. They both cities,” said Michelle Health Lafayette Central in dant,” Justak said. “That The decision to get found calm and peace in the Newcomb, co-coordinator of recent years, she said. hour with Jesus in the involved is “about feeling midst of their busy lives. adorers at Franciscan Health Anyone will be able to Blessed Sacrament each called and asking for guid- They found their time with Lafayette Central for the past visit, whether they have a week makes me a better ance from the Holy Spirit,” Jesus to be a time of renewal eight years. committed hour or not, wife, mother and teacher. ... I Krockover said. “We can ... it really deepened their Potential adorers for the Newcomb said. am overjoyed to know that support two adoration love for the Mass.” Lafayette chapel can sign up “It’s important to just be the blessing of perpetual chapels in Tippecanoe Coun- Since 1997, perpetual ado- for holy hours at with Jesus, even just for a adoration is coming to our ty.” ration has been conducted in www.lafayetteadoration.org. few minutes, especially and parish ... I can only imagine Father Dudzinski agreed. the 113-year-old chapel of Renovation of the chapel most importantly because he the effects that it will have “It is our hope and prayer the former St. Elizabeth Hos- and adjacent space at Fran- is the source, summit and on our parish and the that (the West Lafayette pital, now called Franciscan ciscan Health Lafayette Cen- center of this beautiful world.” chapel) will be a source of Health Lafayette Central, tral is scheduled to begin Catholic faith we share,” she “There’s a great need for grace and blessings for our located at 1501 Hartford St., Jan. 14, 2019, with comple- said. people to spend time with parishes and community, as a few blocks northeast of tion expected in December An adorer typically silent- Jesus through adoration,” well as all of those remem- downtown Lafayette. 2019. ly prays, meditates or reads Krockover said. “... We are in bered in prayer,” he said. When plans were The work will include air- religious texts before the this time in the Church when “One can never go wrong announced to temporarily conditioning, flooring and Blessed Sacrament for one we need prayer and we need in spending one special hour move adoration to Francis- other interior projects. Tonn hour each week. His time purification and holiness. a week in the presence of our can Health Lafayette East, at and Blank, Indianapolis gen- slot is his “holy hour.” Dur- Jesus offers that in perpetual Lord, allowing his grace, 1701 S. Creasy Lane on the eral contractors, will direct ing perpetual adoration, one adoration.” love and mercy to flood our city’s far east side, a second the work, according to or more adorers are there at In West Lafayette, the souls and transform our location was sought to make Mindy Coddington, a hospi- all times, day and night. adoration chapel will be in lives,” he said. “To be in the adoration more convenient tal spokesperson. Jodi Justak, a parishioner the church’s “Daily Chapel,” presence of love is very for many adorers. “The upgrades, when we of the Church of the Blessed which the parish outgrew calming. It is as simple as The Church of the Blessed move back, will be exciting Sacrament, is currently an several years ago as daily loving and being loved!”

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‘You can see it in our coaches and players ... It is amazing’

(Continued from Page 1) coach, but I also think that our coaches do not feel like prayer and ministry into they are equipped to provide their coaching, but that isn’t moral formation to our play- always easy for everyone,” ers,” he said. “My hope is said Tim Fletcher, Our Lady that SportsLeader gives our of Mt. Carmel assistant prin- coaches the tools necessary cipal and athletic director. to have a more profound “We also had to remember conversation with their play- that our coaches are volun- ers not just about sports, but teers. They have jobs, fami- in living a moral life.” lies and many responsibili- Father Haan speaks from ties and we are blessed to an athlete’s perspective, as have them coaching. Sports he had much success as a Leader gives us a platform varsity athlete in both foot- that makes it much easier for ball and basketball at our coaches to minister to Lafayette’s Central Catholic their players.” Junior-Senior High School SportsLeader emphasizes and then as a walk-on quar- four pillars within the pro- terback at Purdue University gram: virtue, mentoring, cer- during his freshman year. emony and Catholic identity. It was after his first year at It gives coaches a structured, Purdue when he began intentional and specific coaching at the junior high method and curriculum to level that he realized that he help teach virtue. It is cared much more about designed to be flexible and young people’s faith than he easy for coaches to imple- did about “how tight their spirals were,” Father Haan ment into their practice/ A rosary rally was held at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish for all Carmel Deanery athletes game day schedule. said. The realization was in August. Each week, all Sports part of his discernment as he Leader coaches receive an e- Also included in the e- SportsLeader based upon ents and fans becoming entered into the seminary. mail with a “Virtue of the mail are a song about the the age of their players and unruly and sometimes vio- “My hope is that all ath- Week.” One recent week’s virtue of the week, a prayer, what they feel most comfort- lent during youth sporting letes at Guerin Catholic and virtue was responsibility. a saint who represents the able in presenting. events. As athletes become throughout our diocese can Within each e-mail, there are virtue, questions to engage “There is a new openness more open to displaying get away from the modern numerous ways that coaches players, resolutions to work to the Holy Spirit amongst their faith, another goal is trend of compartmentalizing can incorporate the virtue. on during practice and coaches, players and par- that there will be a fan con- their lives of sports and faith. Here is one example: games, mentoring moments, ents,” Fletcher said. “You version as well. I want all players to know “Our virtue this week is and end of practice/game can feel it in the stands, on Guerin Catholic High and to say that our Lord responsibility — the strength prayers. the fields and see it in our School began implementing Jesus Christ is Lord of all to always do what I was “Each coach receives so coaches and players. It is SportsLeader this fall and and that includes my athletic given to do or do what is much rich material sur- amazing.” school chaplain Father life and my daily life,” he expected of me due to my rounding each virtue,” “Feeling it in the stands” Thomas Haan is very enthu- said. decisions. What does it mean Fletcher said. “What we are is an outcome that was not siastic about the program. to be a responsible athlete? doing is ministering to our necessarily expected, but “I truly believe our coach- For more information about What are some examples of coaches by providing this most would say needed, as es at Guerin Catholic have a SportsLeader go to Sports athletes being irresponsi- information and then they throughout the country you deep love for sports and the leader.org. ble?” choose what to use from frequently hear about par- young people that they Marian University fosters mentoring relationship with Carmel team

By Rita DeKlyen was invited to attend one at all levels; being able to For The Catholic Moment of the Marian Knights work with young athletes games. and get them excited CARMEL — The Our While there, they were about the sport is reward- Lady of Mt. Carmel girls called out to the field and ing to our athletes. lacrosse team has estab- recognized. “That was a “Our goal with this lished an important men- fantastic opportunity for camp was to help grow toring relationship with our young female ath- OLMC’s girls lacrosse Marian University’s girls letes,” Galvin said. program while further lacrosse team. The mentoring came establishing the mentor- “Our girls look up full circle two weeks ago ship with Marian Univer- tremendously to the Mari- when Marian Lacrosse sity,” she said. “Beginning an Knights team. These Head Coach Lauren Kin- to play lacrosse at a young college student athletes caid agreed to host a skills age will benefit the girls are excellent examples to camp for the Our Lady of because they will be more our young players,” stat- Mt. Carmel girls lacrosse confident with their stick ed Our Lady of Mt. team. skills. Lacrosse is a great Carmel Coach Gary “We became involved community where life- Galvin. with OLMC when they long friends will be made In the fall of 2017, the came to our game last along with being success- Our Lady of Mt. Carmel year,” Kincaid said. “We ful in their future.” Raider girls lacrosse team love to see the game grow (Photo courtesy Mary Kissel) September 30, 2018 The Catholic Moment Page 7

Guerin Catholic names new president FROM BISHOP DOHERTY’S NOBLESVILLE — John James McNeany, principal of PUBLIC OCTOBER SCHEDULE Atha has been named as the Guerin Catholic. “His expe- next president of St. rience and knowledge on the Theodore Guerin High business and funding aspect School. of schools is well document- Monday, Oct. 1 — 6 He succeeds Deacon Paul ed. I believe Dr. Atha’s p.m., Red Mass, Lunsford, who served in the strong faith and love of Cathedral of St. Mary position since 2010. Catholic schools will be a of the Immaculate Atha will officially begin great fit at Guerin Catholic.” Conception, Lafayette his new duties in early “I am grateful to the Tuesday, Oct. 2 — November. search committee, members 10:30 a.m., Presbyteral He is a demonstrated of the School Governing Council, Bishops Resi- leader in the field of educa- for its academic rigor and Board and Guerin Catholic dence tion with more than 30 years strong Catholic identity, and staff and administration for Wednesday, Oct. 3 — of experience as a teacher, having the opportunity to their time and expertise in Noon, luncheon, Uni- principal and associate lead such a dynamic, faith- discerning our new presi- superintendent. centered community is hum- dent,” said Peg Dispenzieri, versity Place, West Prior to serving in his cur- bling.” superintendent of Catholic Lafayette rent role of associate super- Atha holds four advanced schools for the Lafayette dio- — 6 p.m., 75th intendent of the Avon Com- degrees from Ball State Uni- cese. Anniversary Mass for Bishop’s staff, Cathedral of St. munity School Corporation, versity: a master’s, special- “We thank Mother Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Lafayette Atha served as principal of ist’s and doctorate degree in Theodore Guerin for her Sunday, Oct. 7 — 2:30 p.m., confirmation, Immaculate Bishop Chatard High School educational leadership and a love and intercession in pro- Conception, Portland in the Archdiocese of Indi- master of business adminis- viding Guerin Catholic with Tuesday, Oct. 9 — 2 p.m., presentation to theology anapolis. tration from The Miller Col- a faithful and experienced leader and pray for her con- classes at Central Catholic Junior-Senior High School, He is also an adjunct pro- lege of Business. fessor at Ball State Universi- He earned his bachelor’s tinued guidance for our Lafayette ty, where he teaches a vari- degree in mathematics and school,” she said. — 6 p.m., dinner with Echo apprentices, West ety of educational leadership computer science from Saint Atha and his wife, Mary, Lafayette courses. ’s College in Rensse- have six children. They live Wednesday, Oct. 10 — 11 a.m., Mass, ’ retreat, “I am excited to serve as laer. in Westfield, where they are Retreat & Conference Center, Tipton the next president of Guerin “Dr. Atha is well respect- members of St. Maria Goretti Sunday, Oct. 21 — 2:30 p.m., confirmation, All Saints, Catholic High School,” Atha ed across the state as a leader Parish. Logansport said. “Guerin Catholic has in education — Catholic, Tuesday, Oct. 23 — 10:30 a.m., All Priests Assembly, been nationally recognized public and university,” said Saint Joseph Retreat & Conference Center, Tipton — 7 p.m., end-of-life care issues, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Lafayette Haiti gathering to be held Oct. 14 Thursday, Oct. 25 — 6:30 p.m., Serra Club Apprecia- tion Dinner, Lafayette LAFAYETTE — Central those living in Haiti is invit- Youth Haiti, and Kim Lam- Sunday, Oct. 28 — 7:30 a.m., Mass, Cathedral of St. Indiana Churches for Haiti ed to attend, regardless of berty, of Catholic Relief Ser- Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Lafayette (CINCH) will hold its annu- whether a twinning relation- vices. Tuesday, Oct. 30 — 10:30 a.m., Clergy Day, Saint al Haiti gathering on Sun- ship already exists. Those Topics of breakout ses- Joseph Retreat & Conference Center, Tipton day, Oct. 14, at the Cathedral who have twinning relation- sions will include medical of St. Mary of the Immacu- ships in countries other than missions, water and learning late Conception. Haiti also are welcome to to speak Creole. The goal of the gathering attend. Registration fee is $20 per is to gain a sense of solidari- Registration and setup of person. ty in Haiti outreach efforts in displays will be from 12:30 To register, send payment REST IN PEACE central Indiana; to provide p.m. to 1 p.m., with a wel- along with name, address, the opportunity for network- come and introduction of parish, home phone, e-mail ing on activities during activities at 1 p.m. and choice of breakout ses- breakout sessions; to learn The day will include sion to: St. Mary Cathedral, Please pray for the repose of the souls of our departed more about conditions in speakers, breakout sessions 1212 South St., Lafayette, IN brothers and sisters in the Diocese of Lafayette-in- Haiti from a variety of and viewing of displays. 47901. Indiana. speakers throughout the day Scheduled speakers Checks should be made and to share and learn about include: Jeff Newell, board payable to St. Mary Cathe- Haiti mission activity in cen- member of Parish Twinning dral. Patricia Rozzi, 81, died Sept. 8. Patricia Miller, 92, tral Indiana. of America; Sister Larraine For more information, e- died Sept. 11. Arlene Gregorich, 77, died Sept. 16. All Any faith community or Lauter, of Water With Bless- mail Jeff Newell at were members of All Saints in Logansport. individual with a heart for ings; Gigi Pomerantz, of [email protected]. Robert Gorman “Bob” Dexter, 93, died Sept. 15. He was a member of Our Lady of the Lakes in Mon- Upcoming events and retreats ticello. at Saint Joseph Retreat & Conference Center

October retreat, Nov. 6 Dec. 14-16 Names of the deceased are provided at the request • St. Francis Day of • Women’s silent of parishes in the diocese desiring to provide this Reflection, Oct. 3 retreat, Nov. 30 - Dec. 2 Visit www.stjoseph information. • Our Lady of the December retreat.org for more infor- Rosary Day of Reflection, • Advent Day of Reflec- mation or contact Father Oct. 24 tion, Dec. 10 David Huemmer at • “Get Away for a Day” • “Three Days in the [email protected] retreat, Oct. 30 Life of a Monk or ,” or 765-551-9585. November Dec. 11 - 13 • “Get Away for a Day” • Men’s silent retreat, Page 8 The Catholic Moment September 30, 2018

Friends of the Poor Walk and family festival in Anderson If success is measured by The walk and festival try smiles, laughter, good con- to keep the “fun” in fund versations, great food and raising. generous giving, the 2018 New this year for children Friends of the Poor Walk in was an enhanced petting Anderson was a huge hit! zoo, including rabbits, The annual walk and fami- goats, llamas and horse- ly festival, hosted by the back rides. Good Shepherd Conference The festival also featured of St. Vincent de Paul, is a dunk tank, bounce house, aimed at raising funds to pumpkin decorating, ring aid families in need in the toss, face painting, flower community. and pie sales, a silent auc- Approximately 225 partici- tion, a booth with “Undis- pants joined in the ninth covered Treasures” and annual event held earlier unique gifts, and much this month, which raised more. more than $30,000. More than 200 door prizes In 2017, the Good Shep- were given out throughout herd Conference of St. Vin- the event. cent de Paul gave more The Good Shepherd Con- than $83,000 to clients for ference of St. Vincent de utility, rent and emergency Paul extends a heartfelt housing assistance. In thank you to all who partici- addition, the equivalent of pated, contributed and vol- more than $64,000 was unteered to make this a joy- given in furniture, house- ful, spirit-filled day. hold goods and emergency food. (Photos provided) Page 10 The Catholic Moment September 30, 2018

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Contributions to “Happening the rosary will begin at 9:30 Cecilia Church, 334 15th Columbus. Activities will ... in the Diocese of Lafayette- a.m., followed by Mass at 10 St. SW. Refreshments include “adopt a pumpkin,” in-Indiana” are most welcome. a.m. and food, music and and the opportunity for face painting, pumpkin dec- Send items in writing to: P.O. activities at 10:45 a.m. The conversation will fol- orating, a Halloween cos- Box 1603, Lafayette, IN 47902 shrine is located at the inter- low. The evening is tume raffle, hayride, food or e-mail: [email protected]. section of Highway 421 and sponsored by St. Cecil- and more. There is no cost Please send information at West Main Street in Delphi. ia’s Young Adults. to attend; donations will be least two weeks before the For more information, e- accepted. Those attending event to ensure timely notice. mail Julie Haskell at Legion of Mary also are encouraged to The listing is free. [email protected] or visit the LAFAYETTE — All are bring a new or used coat or Web site at schoenstatt invited to join the blanket to support the Car- Rosary for healing indiana.org. Legion of Mary for the ing Center of Boone County. in the Church celebration of Mass at 9 All are invited to attend. WEST LAFAYETTE — All “You’re My Type” a.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, in are invited to join in praying blood drive the chapel at Franciscan Oktoberfest/Noblesville the luminous mysteries of ZIONSVILLE — St. Alphon- Health Lafayette Cen- NOBLESVILLE — Knights the rosary each Thursday sus Liguori Parish will host tral. The Mass will be of Columbus Council 9706, for the intention of healing a “You’re My Type” blood followed by Legion of in conjunction with the in the Church. The rosary drive from 9 a.m. to 12:45 Mary prayers and Raise the Praise Committee, will be prayed beginning p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30. A recitation of the rosary. will host the eighth annual around noon (after the 11:30 blood donation only takes All are invited to also Oktoberfest from 6:30 p.m. a.m. Mass) at St. Thomas 30 minutes. To schedule a join in a holy hour for to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. Aquinas Church. donation, visit America at 7 p.m. 6, at Our Lady of Grace www.bit.ly/MyType2018. Wednesday, Oct. 3, in Parish. The evening will Women’s day of reflection the chapel. feature German food, craft LEBANON — St. Joseph Nine Irish Brothers fish fry beer, wine, desserts, soft Parish will offer its third WEST LAFAYETTE — All Pro-life leaders and pretzels, live music, fun and annual women’s day of are invited to gather at the physicians conference games for the entire family. reflection from 9 a.m. to 2:30 Church of the Blessed Sacra- KOKOMO — A dioce- Meal cost is $7 per person, p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29. The ment, 2224 Sacramento san pro-life leaders and $5 for a child’s meal and $3 theme for this year’s event Drive, for a Nine Irish physicians conference for extra meat. The Raise is “Women at the Well.” The Brothers fish fry from noon will be held from 9 a.m. the Praise Committee also day will begin with Mass at to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. will conduct a raffle with a 9 a.m. in the church. Speak- 30. Tickets are $10 each and 6, at St. top prize of $6,000. Pro- ers and time for reflection include Nine Irish Brothers’ Parish. The theme of the ceeds from the raffle will go and fellowship also will be signature fish, chips and conference will be toward improving the wor- part of the schedule. Cost is slaw; dessert will be provid- “Abortion Pill Reversal: ship space in the church. All $25 per person, which ed courtesy of Dairy Queen. How Pro-Life Ministries are invited to attend. includes materials and and Medical Personnel lunch. Registration is avail- “Red Mass” Can Help Women Who Oktoberfest/Zionsville able online at https:// LAFAYETTE — The Regret Taking the Abor- ZIONSVILLE — The www.stjoeleb.org/womens- Lafayette diocese will cele- tion Pill.” Anyone who Zionsville Knights of day-of-reflection- brate a “Red Mass” at 5:30 Kids’ Page on Page 16 works in pro-life min- Columbus will present their registration. p.m. Monday, Oct. 1, at the istry or in the medical annual Oktoberfest from Cathedral of St. Mary of the profession is encour- 6:30 p.m. to midnight Satur- “Super Hero Run” Immaculate Conception. All Center. aged to attend. The confer- day, Oct. 6, on the grounds LAFAYETTE — Matrix Life- government officials (feder- ence will include presenta- of St. Care Center will host its al, state and local levels, Rummage sale tions by Dr. Casey Reising Parish, 1870 W. Oak St. The annual “Super Hero Run” executive, legislative and NOBLESVILLE — The Altar and David Bangs. They evening will feature Ger- on Saturday, Sept. 29. The judicial branches), attorneys, Rosary Society of Our Lady have successfully assisted man food, beers, contests, hero-themed fund-raising paralegals, law students and of Grace Parish will hold its women who have taken the fun and musical entertain- event for the center includes their spouses are invited to annual rummage sale from abortion pill and regretted ment by Indy Polkamotion. a timed 5K run, a 3K walk, a attend and join in prayer 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, their decision, allowing Traditional German attire is kids’ fun run, a costume and fellowship for the legal Oct. 3, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. these women to continue encouraged. Entry cost is contest, games and activities community. Principal cele- Thursday, Oct. 4, and 9 a.m. their pregnancies and go on $10 per person. Proceeds for kids and more. For brant of the Mass will be to noon Friday, Oct. 5. Fri- to have healthy babies. For will support the Caring details, visit www.lafayette Bishop Timothy L. Doherty. day will be $5 bag day and more information or to reg- Center, the Zionsville Food herorun.com. A dinner reception will be half off on large items. All ister online, visit www.dol- Pantry and charities of the held after the Mass, with a are welcome to attend. in.org/family-life-events. Knights. All those age 21 Schoenstatt celebration presentation by U.S. District Cost is $10, payable at the and older are welcome to DELPHI — All are invited Court Judge Jane Magnus- First Friday adoration door. Registration is attend. to attend a Schoenstatt cele- Stinson. There is no cost to ZIONSVILLE — All are requested by Oct. 2. More bration from 9:30 a.m. to 1 attend. Registration is avail- invited to spend time with information also is available Rosary, adoration and p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at able online at www. the Lord during First Friday by contacting Susan Hoefer, Benediction the Schoenstatt Wayside dol-in.org/RedMass. adoration from 9:45 a.m. Fri- diocesan Respect Life coor- LAFAYETTE — In honor of Shrine in Delphi. The event day, Oct. 5, to 7:30 a.m. Sat- dinator, at 765-421-1998 or Our Lady of the Rosary, St. will mark the 50th and Transitus urday, Oct. 6, in the day [email protected]. Boniface Parish will offer a 100th anniversaries of the LAFAYETTE — The St. chapel at St. Alphonsus scriptural rosary, adoration deaths of Schoenstatt Boniface Secular Franciscans Liguori Parish. The church Family Pumpkinfest and Benediction at 7 p.m. founder Father Joseph Ken- invite all to a celebration on is located at 1870 W. Oak St. ZIONSVILLE — A Family Sunday, Oct. 7. All are wel- tenich and Joseph Engling, a Wednesday, Oct. 3, of St. in Zionsville. Pumpkinfest will be held come to attend and join in member of the founder gen- ’s passing from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat- adoring Our Lord in the eration. The day will into eternal life. The Transi- Eucharistic adoration urday, Oct. 6, at the athletic Eucharist and asking the include Mass, recitation of tus will begin at 7 p.m. at St. DEMOTTE — All are invit- field parking lot at St. intercession of Mary, the the rosary, fun family activi- Boniface Church, 318 S. ed to join in Eucharistic Alphonsus Liguori Parish, Mother of the Eucharist, in ties, faith formation and Ninth St., followed by a adoration from 7 p.m. to 8 1870 W. Oak St. The event is this time of tribulation. refreshments. Recitation of reception in the parish’s St. p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, at St. sponsored by the Knights of September 30, 2018 The Catholic Moment Page 11

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Life Chain/Westfield show/parade, religious advanced illness or disabili- Hispanos, una cena, tiempo er. The day will begin with WESTFIELD — The 10th booth, ring toss, petting ty, including how to be sure social y una charla todo en Mass at 9:30 a.m., followed annual Life Chain in West- zoo, hand-crafted rosaries, that pain management, end- una tarde! El evento será el by a light breakfast. The field will be held from 2:30 desserts and beverages, a of-life and advanced illness 21 de Octubre a las 5 p.m. sacrament of reconciliation p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, German photo opportunity decisions are consistent with en la Iglesia de Blessed will be available beginning Oct. 7, at the intersection of and more. All are welcome Catholic beliefs. All atten- Sacrament- 2224 Sacramento at 8:30 a.m. The retreat will Union Street and State Road to attend. dees will receive a free copy Dr. Por preguntas, hablen conclude at 12:30 p.m. There 32. The event will be held of “A Catholic Guide to con Jocelyn Alcala al 765- is no cost to attend. RSVP is rain or shine. Signs will be Blood drive Health Care Directives.” 269-4656. requested to Kim Granlund distributed from Hadley DEMOTTE — Knights of The presentation is free and at [email protected] or Park in downtown West- Columbus Council 14368 of all are welcome to attend. 40 Hours Mary Diener at field starting at 2:15 p.m. St. Cecilia Parish will hold Eucharistic Celebration [email protected]. For more Participants also are invited an American Red Cross Novena for life ZIONSVILLE — St. Alphon- information, call Kim to bring consumable baby blood drive from 7:30 a.m. CARMEL — All are invited sus Liguori Parish will host Granlund at 765-491-0468. items (diapers, wipes, baby to 12:30 p.m. CDT Saturday, to join the parishioners of a 40 Hours Eucharistic Cele- shampoo, etc.), which will Oct. 13, in the church hall. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel bration on Oct. 21-23. The Save the date/”Devoted” be donated to mothers and To schedule an appoint- Church in praying a novena schedule includes: Sunday, 5 high school event babies in need in Hamilton ment, call 800-RED-CROSS. from Oct. 15-23 for respect p.m. Mass, Eucharistic pro- LAFAYETTE — “Devoted: A County. For more informa- Walk-ins also are welcome. life issues, including mental cession and exposition, 7 Catholic High School tion, contact Susan Morris St. Cecilia Church is located health, the poor, the envi- p.m. evening prayer, homily Event,” hosted by the dioce- at 317-896-5164 or at 334 15th St. SW in ronment, euthanasia, the and Benediction, and 9 p.m. san Office of Catechesis, will westfieldlifechain@gmail. DeMotte. unborn and post-abortion, night prayer; Monday, 8:15 be held Sunday, Nov. 18, at com. immigrants, victims of war a.m. Office of Readings and Central Catholic Junior- Rosary at the grotto and sexual abuse, and reli- morning prayer, 9 a.m. Senior High School. The Life Chain/Lafayette ALEXANDRIA — All are gious freedom. Visit Mass, 7 p.m. evening one-day event designed LAFAYETTE — Tippecanoe welcome to come to the www.olmc1.org or prayer, homily and Benedic- specifically for high-school County Right to Life invites grotto at St. Mary Church in www.facebook.com/ tion, 8 p.m. confessions and youth will include music, all to join Life Chain 2018 Alexandria to pray the OLMC1. 9 p.m. night prayer; Tues- “TED Talk”-style presenta- from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. rosary at 7 p.m. Saturday, day, 8:15 a.m. Office of tions, opportunities for Sunday, Oct. 7, at a new Oct. 13. Join the Daughters Scout retreat Readings and morning parish group activities and location — the east side of of Isabella in reciting the MUNCIE — The Diocesan prayer, 9 a.m. Mass, 7 p.m. much more. For more infor- Sagamore Parkway from rosary as Our Lady of Fati- Catholic Committee on evening prayer, homily and mation, contact Paul Kossuth Street to Union ma requested. Those attend- Scouting will host its “Close Benediction, Eucharistic Sifuentes at psifuentes@dol- Street. Life Chain is a peace- ing are encouraged to bring Encounters with God” procession and reposition of in.org or 765-269-4654. ful gathering where partici- their rosaries, lawn chairs, retreat from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Blessed Sacrament. pants stand silently in family and friends. If rain- Saturday, Oct. 20, in St. Guest homilist will be Save the date/ prayer, holding signs with ing, bring umbrellas; in case Mary Parish’s Noll Hall. Father Mike Keucher, pastor Christmas bazaar pro-life messages. The signs of stormy weather, the The retreat is open to all of St. Joseph Church in Shel- FOWLER — Sacred Heart will be available 30 minutes rosary will be prayed inside Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts byville. All are welcome to School will hold its 37th before the event in the the church. of all ages. The theme for attend. annual Christmas bazaar Home Depot parking lot. the day will be the glorious from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Satur- Right to Life banquet mysteries of the rosary. The WorldWide Marriage day, Dec. 1, at the school, “Loss of a Spouse” seminar LAFAYETTE — The retreat will include games, Encounter 607 N. Washington St. in FISHERS — Holy Spirit Tippecanoe County Right to prayers, stories, a craft and Married couples in the Fowler. The event will fea- Parish will host a seminar Life 2018 Annual Banquet Mass. Cost is $5 for each Lafayette diocese and Indi- ture craft vendors, bake about the “Loss of a will be held on Saturday Scout; there is no cost for anapolis area are invited to sale, coffee shop, Kids Cor- Spouse” from 2 p.m. to 4 evening, Oct. 13, at The accompanying adults. Those restore, renew and rekindle ner for young shoppers, raf- p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7. Those Trails, 325 Burnett Road. attending are asked to bring their marriages through fles and more. All are wel- who are grieving the death Featuring keynote speaker a sack lunch; beverages will Marriage Encounter Week- come to attend. of a spouse, or know some- David Bangs, the gala will be provided. For more infor- ends and Sharing Circles. one who is, are encouraged include dinner, music and mation, contact Steve Chatot Visit www.wwme.org to Save the date/ to attend. The seminar will more. Cost is $50 per person at [email protected] or apply. Upcoming weekends Indiana March for Life explore practical advice or $400 for a table of eight. 765-286-5093. to be held in Indianapolis The Diocese of Lafayette-in- from others who have expe- Sponsorships are available include Oct. 19-21, 2018, and Indiana, the Archdiocese of rienced the loss of a spouse, at various levels. Reserva- Hispanic Singles Night April 26-28, 2019. Couples Indianapolis and Right to what to expect in your grief, tions can be made at WEST LAFAYETTE — The who already have partici- Life of Indianapolis invite how to cope with life with- tcrtl.com. For more informa- Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indi- pated in a Marriage all to join a “Vigil for Life” out your spouse and why it tion, visit the Web site or ana invites all Hispanic Encounter Weekend are on Jan. 21, 2019, and the won’t always hurt this Facebook page or e-mail young adults (ages 18-35) to invited to join monthly Indiana March for Life on much. For more informa- [email protected]. a Hispanic Singles Night. Sharing Circles. For more Jan. 22, 2019, in Indianapo- tion, call Sue Schmitz at Enjoy the company of other information, e-mail lis. The events will include a 317-585-1257. “Ethics on the Edges Hispanics, dinner, social [email protected]. youth rally with a night of of Life” time and a speaker all in worship and keynote speak- Oktoberfest/Kokomo CARMEL — Our Lady of one evening. The event will Fall women’s retreat er at St. KOKOMO — St. Patrick Mt. Carmel Parish will host begin at 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. LAFAYETTE — The Cathe- Church beginning at 7 p.m. Parish will hold its Okto- a presentation on “Ethics on 21, in the Church of the dral of St. Mary of the Jan. 21. Mass will be cele- berfest from 4:30 p.m. to 8 the Edges of Life” after the Blessed Sacrament, 2224 Immaculate Conception will brated by Archbishop p.m. Friday, Oct. 12. The 9:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Sacramento Drive. For more hold a fall women’s retreat Charles C. Thompson and event will include bounce Oct. 14. The event will be information, call Jocelyn on Saturday, Nov. 17, with Bishop Timothy L. Doherty houses, bingo, a live polka held in the St. Thomas Alcala at 765-269-4656. Catholic singer-songwriter at 12:10 p.m. Jan. 22 at St. band, raffle, laser tag, bake Aquinas Room downstairs. and inspirational speaker John the Evangelist Church, sale, homemade pretzels The presenter will be Dr. ¡La Diócesis de Lafayette-In- Annie Karto. The healing followed by a march to the and pretzel bites, face paint- Natalie Rodden, a palliative Indiana invita a todos los mercy of God is at the heart state capitol. ing, a German buffet, corn- care specialist, who will jóvenes adultos Hispanos of her music ministry, along hole tournament, crafts answer questions about dif- (de 18 a 35 años) a una with the beautiful sacra- booth, book nook, dunk ficult decisions when caring noche de solteros! ¡Disfruta ments of the Church and tank, Volkswagen car for a loved one with an de la compañía de otros honoring the Blessed Moth- Page 12 The Catholic Moment September 30, 2018

NEWSBRIEFS Quotes Copyright Catholic News Service – Please see print edition for full content Re-Quoted Pope: God invited A pharmacist some of worst sinners holds the prescrip- “You’ve got to love peo- tion painkiller Oxy- ple. And love God.” to be his disciples Contin in 2017 at a local pharmacy in — Benedictine Sister (CNS) Provo, Utah. As Helen Lange of St. Leo, Fla., — God went looking for Congress consid- who turned 105 on Sept. 28, and chose so many Chris- ers a bipartisan speaking about her key to a tians and saints from the bill that addresses long life. dregs of society, inviting some of the worst sinners several aspects of ••• to be his disciples, Pope the opioid crisis, Francis said in a morning Bishop Frank J. “I’m not going to tell homily. Dewane of Venice, you anything you don’t It would be easy to Fla., has urged know, but remind you of think, he said, that Jesus continued con- everything you know to “doesn’t have good judg- gressional efforts be true in the Abrahamic ment in choosing people” to address the cri- tradition. There is a given that he chose so sis. (CNS charge to care for the many people from “the photo/George stranger, who for any rea- most despised place” a Frey, Reuters) son cannot go home.” person could be from at the time. — Lutheran Bishop That is because Jesus Bishop urges Congress to finish work on opioid legislation Michael Rinehart, chair of does not come to call the WASHINGTON (CNS) until next year,” said Bishop minutes,” Bishop Dewane the board of directors of righteous, but the sin- — The opioid addiction cri- Dewane, who is chairman said. Lutheran Immigration and ners, because “those who sis in the United States is of the U.S. bishops’ Com- The Senate Sept. 17 Refugee Service. are well do not need a too big to allow Congress to mittee on Domestic Justice passed the Opioid Crisis physician, but the sick let politics derail passage of and Human Development, Response Act 99-1. The ••• do,” the pope said, quot- a bill to fight opioid abuse, in a Sept. 21 statement. House, in June, passed the ing from the day’s Gospel according to Bishop Frank J. “The opioid crisis has af- Stop the Importation and “(Jesus) did not sound reading during Mass Dewane of Venice, Fla. fected all corners of our Trafficking of Synthetic the trumpet when he Sept. 21, the feast of St. “As the midterm elec- country. Preliminary esti- Analogues Act largely healed someone or Matthew. The feast day tions and the end of the mates by the Centers for along party lines. preached or performed a has great significance for year approach, it can be dif- Disease Control indicate A conference committee miracle like the multiplica- the pope, who strongly ficult to complete complex that more than 72,000 of lawmakers is trying to tion of the loaves. No, he felt God’s presence and legislation during the re- Americans died of a drug hammer out a bill that rec- was humble. He just did it. mercy that day, inspiring maining time. The opioid overdose in 2017, which is onciles the two measures. And he was close to the him to religious life. crisis, however, cannot wait about one death every eight people.”

A priest cele- Virgin Islands diocese — Pope Francis, speak- ing of how Jesus’ authority brates Mass in still recovering from came from his humility. 2012 in a 2017 hurricanes makeshift ••• chapel in a vil- PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (CNS) — One lage near Bei- “As Pope Francis has year after Hurricanes Irma jing. For the first said, ‘Every drug addict and Maria smashed time in decades, has a unique personal through the Virgin Islands, all of the story and must be listened people remain jittery about Catholic bishops to, understood, loved and, the rest of the 2018 hurri- in China are in insofar as possible, healed cane season. full communion and purified. We cannot “Everyone is extremely with the pope, stoop to the injustice of nervous and anxious about the Vatican an- categorizing drug addicts going through another nounced Sept. as if they were mere ob- hurricane without recover- jects or broken machines; 22. (CNS ing from the previous each person must be val- photo/Reuters) two,” said Warren Bush, ued and appreciated in his chief financial officer for or her dignity in order to the Diocese of St. Thomas. Vatican signs provisional agreement with China on naming bishops enable them to be A combination of heavy healed.’” VILNIUS, Lithuania nounced Sept. 22. A few maining ‘official’ bishops bureaucracy, sometimes (CNS) — For the first time hours earlier, representa- ordained without pontifical sluggish supply chains in decades, all of the tives of the Vatican and the mandate,” the Vatican said, and a shortage of contrac- — Bishop Frank J. De- Catholic bishops in China Chinese government listing their names. tors has slowed recovery wane of Venice, Fla., chair- are in full communion with signed what they described Regularizing the bish- efforts, leaving repairs to man of the U.S. bishops’ the pope, the Vatican an- as a “provisional agree- ops’ status, the Vatican many damaged homes and Committee on Domestic nounced. ment” on the appointment said, Pope Francis hopes “a public buildings still in- Justice and Human Devel- Pope Francis lifted the of bishops. new process may begin that complete. opment, who has urged excommunications or irreg- “With a view to sustain- will allow the wounds of Now, at the height of the Congress to complete legis- ular status of seven bishops ing the proclamation of the the past to be overcome, current hurricane season, lation to fight opioid abuse. who had been ordained Gospel in China, the Holy leading to the full commu- “We have to stabilize Father Pope Francis has de- nion of all Chinese with government approval, buildings to prevent addi- ••• but not the Vatican’s con- cided to readmit to full ec- Catholics.” tional water damage,” sent, the Vatican an- clesial communion the re- Bush said. September 30, 2018 The Catholic Moment Page 15

Guest column Opportunities await for young adults to get involved in parish life

By Zac Davis Copyrightyoung Catholic Catholics News is how Servicecommunities, – Please starting see printwith editionsions about for full not content knowing mains fiercely as important. Catholic News Service many people write in to say pastoral councils, inviting anyone in the group, about Young adult Catholics that just knowing there are young people to make their being the youngest person suffer from lacking a com- Young adults are tough to other young Catholics out creative contribution and ac- by far, and not having munity of other young minister to. We’re on the there on the other end of cepting their ideas, even enough life experience to adults, but we fundamental- move, our peers aren’t going their headphones is a conso- when they appear challeng- have anything meaningful to ly suffer from a lack of a to church with us, lation for them. ing.” contribute. wider Catholic community. and we’re most like- Unfortunately, so I think the document has And as I sat around A parish can offer that — ly to sneak out of the many of us suffer it right. Parishes need to George and Kathleen’s table even without the hip young back of the church from this awful ten- open up spaces for young for the first meeting, I real- adult group. before someone can dency to demand a adults to serve. But so many ized those apprehensions If you’re nervous about hand us a parish reg- Catholic Catch-22: young adults hold back from that I had were accurate — going to a meeting or a pro- istration form. @Goodtweet_man engaging in parish life be- but they weren’t at all limita- gram alone — that’s OK. See But we desperate- tweeted: “Me: Heck cause we’re waiting for the tions. if you can find just one other ly want community yeah I’m a pious world’s most dynamic There are some things that person your age who would — and faith-based Zac Davis Catholic who wants young adult group to form you just can’t get at a Theol- want to go with you. ones especially. As more community ... before we make any first ogy on Tap event with other We can take a courageous we move into new phases in Also me: no, I won’t join any moves toward committing to 20-somethings: like being in first step into welcoming the life, we remember fondly the church groups” a parish or community. the presence of two couples, community that a parish can bonds that were formed in The preparatory docu- That’s what it was like for married for many years, give us, imperfect as it may our high school youth ment for the 2018 synod on me. I was nervous when I while I began a new relation- be. groups and campus ministry youth instructs the Church filled out the information ship; hearing about the faith Zac Davis is an assistant ed- service trips. to “give major importance to card for a new small-group, of parents and single adults; itor for digital strategy at One of the things that has young people’s involvement faith-sharing program held and learning that friendship America magazine, where he surprised me most about in the structures of participa- once a week in the home of a can be just as much of a chal- co-hosts “Jesuitical,” a podcast starting a new podcast for tion in diocesan and parish parishioner. I had apprehen- lenge later in life, but re- for young Catholics.

LOOKING BACK Saints of the week These stories appeared in The Catholic Moment and its predecessor, the Lafayette edition of Our Sunday Visitor: • 50 years ago, Sept. 29, You’re always welcome here. 1968: The Christian Forma- tion Program for Adults, cur- rently being held at 12 parish Come to St. Francis of Assisi Church, Muncie. centers in the Lafayette dio- cese, has attracted 980 partic- ipants. The topic for this se- mester of the program is “The Old Testament.” • 25 years ago, Sept. 26, Mother Theodore 1993: Dozens of Hispanic Guerin children and youth recently (1798 - 1856) received the sacrament of Feast: Oct. 3 confirmation and/or their first Communion at a Mass A Breton by birth, at St. Joan of Arc Parish in Anne-Therese Guerin Kokomo. The Mass was cel- was 25 when she entered ebrated as part of a farewell the Sisters of Providence event for Hispanic migrant of Ruille-sur-Loir, France. worker families. As Sister Theodore, she • 10 years ago, Sept. 28, directed schools in 2008: Since 1989, profits Rennes and Soulaines, from the sale of homemade where she also studied apple dumplings have paid pharmacy and medicine. for the prom at Central Despite poor health, she Catholic Junior-Senior High When you are not with us, we miss you. led five other across School in Lafayette. This is the Atlantic to a new the 20th year that the Lord’s Day Masses mission on the American school’s junior class has Saturday: 4:30 p.m. frontier. Mother made the treats and sold Sunday: 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 8 p.m. Theodore survived a them at the Feast of the (8 p.m. Mass when Ball State University is in session) harsh climate, a major Hunter’s Moon. fire and the hostility of • Five years ago, Sept. 29, To see more Mass times across the Lafayette diocese, visit the Web site at www.dol-in.org the local bishop, also 2013: More than 400 staff and look for all of our parishes in coming weeks in The Catholic Moment. from France, to found the members from Catholic Sisters of Providence of schools in the Lafayette dio- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods cese recently attended this in Indiana. She was can- year’s teacher day. The onized in 2006. theme for the event was “We Walk By Faith.” (Catholic News Service) Page 16 The Catholic Moment September 30, 2018

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