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The East Tennessee dioknox.org July 3, 2011 Volume 20 Bishop Number 18 Richard F. Stika

News from The Diocese of Knoxville

Immaculata Award Dr. Mont­ New deacon Dustin Collins Golden jubilee Monsignor 3 gomery receives diocesan honor 6 of Notre Dame is ordained 9 Mankel celebrates his 50th Father Owens ‘presents himself to the Church’ Bishop Stika ordains the diocese’s 39th priest, a convert who became Catholic in 2004. By Mary C. Weaver even years after entering the Catholic Church, Father Doug Owens’s journey toward or- Sdination was sealed with the single word present, as he responded to vocations director Father Michael Cummins’s invitation, “Let Doug- las, who is to be ordained a priest, come forward.” “That was easy enough, wasn’t it?” said Bishop Richard F. Stika be- fore ordaining Father Owens during a May 28 Mass at Sacred Heart Ca- thedral. “All those years you were in seminary all came down to that [word].”

‘You will continually make the commitment to be trans- formed into another Christ.’

“A lifetime has brought him to the moment when he said present. He presents himself to the Church, and MARY C. WEAVER after formation and spiritual growth Solemn promises Bishop Richard F. Stika receives promises of respect and obedience from soon-to-be-ordained Douglas Owens and academic achievement, he during a May 28 Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Also seen are (from left) Deacon Brendan Buckler and diocesan seminarian Jeff Owens continued on page 4 Emitt. Behind Mr. Emitt is Father Christopher Riehl, master of ceremonies.

The Diocese of Knoxville Living our Roman Catholic faith in East Tennessee He dwells among us by Bishop Richard F. Stika Bishop Stika’s schedule The least of these These are some of Bishop Stika’s So many are concerned about the ‘when’ of Christ’s return that they miss his presence in others. appointments: July 3: 11 a.m., Mass, Sacred Heart he world didn’t end May 21 as go out to them. has destroyed not only their repu- Cathedral some had predicted. Personal- Catastrophes know no boundar- tations and careers but also their July 10: 10 a.m., centennial ly, I was worried it might until ies, and no part of the world seems marriages and family life. Especially celebration Mass, Epiphany of our TMatt Holliday’s eighth-inning two- untouched recently. The Mississippi in the media there seems to be an Lord Church, St. Louis run homer broke a scoreless tie and and Missouri rivers, like slow- almost perverse voyeuristic pleasure led my St. Louis Cardinals to a shut- moving tsunamis, continue to flood in watching others exposed to judg- July 16: 4 p.m., golden jubilee out win against the Kansas City Roy- and submerge farmland and towns. ment. Perhaps this same attraction Mass, St. Francis of Assisi Church, als that day. Humor aside, it seems Much of China is also suffering re- lies in part behind the psychology of Townsend lately that I cannot change the chan- cord flooding, and an immense vol- apocalyptic speculation and so-called July 17: 9 a.m., Mass, Sacred Heart nel from baseball to the news with- canic eruption in Chile fills the skies “rapture” scenarios that even Protes- Cathedral out groaning “not again,” as yet an- with thick ash clouds. A super-toxic tant theologians can’t agree on. July 23: 10 a.m., Mass, Cursillo other story of natural or man-made E. coli outbreak in Europe, like the The apocalyptic passages and Diocesan Encounter, Sacred Heart catastrophe makes the headlines. But raging wildfires in Arizona, spreads books of the Bible can be especially Cathedral; 12:30 p.m., Knights of out of these tragedies we hear stories almost unchecked, defying even the difficult to understand. When the Columbus area kick-off, Our Lady of of heroism and of neighbors help- best scientific efforts to contain and Apostle Philip asked the Ethiopian Fatima Church, Alcoa ing neighbors, of strangers helping extinguish the deadly pathogen. official who was reading Scripture, strangers. In the midst of ruin and Wars and civil strife have erupted “Do you understand what you are July 30: 10 a.m., bishop’s field day sorrow, people are experiencing the in various countries, and Christian reading?” he responded, “How can with Hispanic youth, Sacred Heart coming of Christ in others. minority populations abroad are I, unless someone guides me?” (Acts Cathedral pavilion It is hard to look back on the past brutally persecuted and churches 8:31). The Church, under the inspira- July 31: 11 a.m. CDT, Mass, St. months without asking ourselves, bombed. Fear of nuclear weapons in tion of the Holy Spirit, is our sure Alphonsus Church, Crossville “Is this the beginning of the end the hands of rogue nations and ter- guide. Aug. 1-3: seminarian retreat times?” Who can forget the hor- rorists creates national security con- Certainly we must be ready, rible images of apocalyptic scale cerns, and many wonder whether watching and praying, for Christ re- Aug. 4: 6 p.m., annual seminarian pic­ from the earthquake and tsunamis the economy will collapse. Evil is minds us that he will come when we nic, Sacred Heart Cathedral Pavilion in Japan or the ravages of so many called good, and good evil (cf. Isaiah least expect (Matthew 24:44). But so Aug. 7: 9 a.m., Mass, Sacred Heart tornados. Here, I particularly think 5:20), even in our schools, and the many people focus on the “when” Cathedral; 5 p.m., baseball game, of all who suffered such terrible addition of a record heat wave only that they miss his presence now. I Howard Johnson Field, Johnson City n loss in Greeneville and Cleveland, adds to our general discomfort. think this is the point Christ is mak- in Birmingham, Ala., and in Joplin, And then there are the personal ing after his long discourse on the Mo., in Bishop James V. Johnston apocalypses of a number of public end times. Jr.’s diocese. Our heartfelt prayers figures, whose scandalous behavior Bishop continued on page 5

Diocesan policy The East Tennessee Bishop Richard F. Stika Margaret Hunt for reporting sexual abuse Publisher Administrative assistant Mary C. Weaver Dan Pacitti Anyone who has actual knowl- Editor Intern edge of or who has reasonable Dan McWilliams 805 Northshore Drive, S.W. • Knoxville, TN 37922 cause to suspect an incident of The Diocese of Knoxville Assistant editor sexual abuse should report such The East Tennessee Catholic (USPS 007211) is published monthly by The Diocese of Knoxville, 805 Northshore Drive Southwest, information to the appropriate Knoxville, TN 37919-7551. Periodicals-class postage paid at Knoxville, Tenn. Printed on recycled paper by the Knoxville News Sentinel. civil authorities first, then to the The East Tennessee Catholic is mailed to all registered Catholic families in East Tennessee. Subscription rate for others is $15 a year in bishop’s office, 865-584-3307, or the United States. Make checks payable to The Diocese of Knoxville. the diocesan victims’ assistance coordinator, Marla Lenihan, 865- Postmaster: Send address changes to The East Tennessee Catholic, 805 Northshore Drive Southwest, Knoxville, TN 37939-1127 482-1388. n Reach us by phone: 865-584-3307 • fax: 865-584-8124 • e-mail: [email protected] • web: dioknox.org

2 July 3, 2011 The Diocese of Knoxville Living our Roman Catholic faith in East Tennessee dioknox.orgThe East Tennessee Catholic Catholic schools Longtime educator honored Dr. Montgomery retires from St. Joseph. By Dan McWilliams

etiring principal Dr. Aurelia Montgomery, who also served from Montgomery received honors 1992 to 2003 as diocesan superin- from Bishop Richard F. Stika tendent of Catholic Schools and as Rand the St. Joseph School student principal of Knoxville Catholic High body, faculty, staff, homeschool com- School. munity, and more during a school “Isn’t it appropriate that we cel- Mass on May 18. ebrate a Mass, which means thanks- Dr. Montgomery, who had led the giving, to say thanks to Dr. Mont- North Knoxville school for six years, gomery for what she’s done?” he retired June 1. At the end of Mass, said. Bishop Stika presented her with the Fifth-grader Ben Kilby presented diocese’s second Immaculata Award, the first honor to Dr. Montgomery, a a medal and scroll given “in recog- scrapbook all of the students worked nition of her total dedication and on. unselfish service to the Church, for Art teacher Jill Knight presented the generosity of her many labors, a copy of Raphael’s Madonna del and the support of the Diocese of Granduca to Dr. Montgomery. Stu- Knoxville, her many untold works dents in every grade worked on dif- of mercy as a good Samaritan within ferent segments of the painting, and the community, and her uncompro- each child left a thumbprint on the mising witness to the faith.” front and a signature on the reverse. DAN MCWILLIAMS Bishop Stika presided at the Mass, “Because Dr. Montgomery is a Ceremony at St. Joseph School Dr. Aurelia Montgomery received the diocesan Im­ attended by the student body, fac- woman of great faith and has a spe- maculata Award from Bishop Richard F. Stika on May 18. Dr. Montgomery is the sec­ ulty, staff, school-board members, cial devotion to our Blessed Mother, ond person to be presented the honor; former diocesan attorney John T. O’Connor II parents, and guests, including Dr. the choice was easy,” said Mrs. became the first honoree in August 2010. Montgomery’s son, Paul. Concel- Knight of the artwork’s subject. ebrating were Monsignor Xavier Lydia Donahue presented a spiri- presentation. Janice Brink, saying that each leader Mankel and Paulist Fathers Ron tual bouquet from the Our Lady of Superintendent Dr. Sherry Morgan laid a foundation for her successor. Franco and Jerry Tully. Deacon Sean Perpetual Help Homeschool Group gave Dr. Montgomery and the stu- “It is my sincere hope that with all Smith, diocesan chancellor assisted. in gratitude for Dr. Montgomery’s dents Queen of Heaven holy cards. of you we have continued to lay a New principal Sister Mary Elizabeth work with the group, and she gave Sister Mary Elizabeth Ann present- foundation on which you can contin- Ann McCullough, RSM, was among Sister Mary Elizabeth Ann an icon ed a painting for the school chapel ue to build this wonderful place with those making presentations to Dr. and plaque for the school in Dr. that depicted a favorite saying of Dr. Sister Mary Elizabeth Ann. I have Montgomery. Montgomery’s honor. Montgomery: “Let us bless the Lord every confidence that that will hap- The honoree did not know what St. Joseph school-board mem- and give him thanks.” pen and that it will happen in a way Margaret Hunt was in store for her that day. ber Margaret Govelitz presented a “What is it that Dr. Montgomery that almighty God and his Blessed Administrative assistant “I thought in the last few months I monetary gift in the names of Dr. always invites us to do for all of the Mother and St. Joseph will be so very Dan Pacitti was doing a pretty good job of begin- Montgomery and Monsignor Man- blessings that we have received and pleased.” Intern ning to transfer responsibilities to kel—who celebrated his 50th an- for those that we will receive?” asked She thanked the parents present Sister Mary Elizabeth Ann,” said Dr. niversary of priestly ordination May the new principal. for having “trusted us enough to Montgomery, “and I believed I was 27—for the St. Joseph Helping Hands “She says, ‘Let us’ . . . ,”and the as- give us your most prized possession: doing a pretty good job of that until program. sembly finished the sentence for her. your children. And I hope that as we The East Tennessee Catholic (USPS 007211) is published monthly by The Diocese of Knoxville, 805 Northshore Drive Southwest, I got in here this morning, and I had Fourth-grade teacher Paula Al- Dr. Montgomery thanked the give them back to you, they go back Knoxville, TN 37919-7551. Periodicals-class postage paid at Knoxville, Tenn. Printed on recycled paper by the Knoxville News Sentinel. no earthly idea what was going on. len announced the next gift: spiri- bishop, Monsignor Mankel, Deacon and forth, loving almighty God more The East Tennessee Catholic is mailed to all registered Catholic families in East Tennessee. Subscription rate for others is $15 a year in But I thank you all so very much. It’s tual bouquets from every grade Smith, the Paulist Fathers of Immac- every day. So for all that we have re- the United States. Make checks payable to The Diocese of Knoxville. been a wonderful six years.” and from the faculty and staff. Dr. ulate Conception Parish in Knoxville, ceived this day and all that we shall Bishop Stika said that because Montgomery received the bouquets and her immediate predecessors as continue to receive, let us bless the Postmaster: Send address changes to The East Tennessee Catholic, 805 Northshore Drive Southwest, Knoxville, TN 37939-1127 Eucharist means “thanksgiving,” a one after another and gave a hug to principal: Joan Turbyville, Dr. Jo- Lord and give him thanks, Alleluia, Reach us by phone: 865-584-3307 • fax: 865-584-8124 • e-mail: [email protected] • web: dioknox.org Mass was the best way to honor Dr. each student or staffer making the hanna Humphrey, and Mercy Sister Alleluia.” n dioknox.orgThe East Tennessee Catholic The Diocese of Knoxville Living our Roman Catholic faith in East Tennessee July 3, 2011 3 Young and old East Tennessee’s newest priest, Father Doug Owens, receives a blessing from Monsignor Philip Thoni, the diocese’s longest-serving priest, during the former’s May 28 ordination Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Photo by Deacon Patrick Murphy-Racey

Owens continued from page 1 Before entering Conception Semi- ordination, Bishop Stika told the God chooses each Christian to help stands before the people of God. He nary in fall 2005, he worked in hotel ordinand he would be posing sev- build his kingdom, the bishop said, stands before Jesus and before the management and the restaurant eral questions, “about service to whether as a deacon, a priest, a con- Father, praying that the Holy Spirit business and later held sales and the Church, about humility in your secrated person, or a single person. will continue to enlighten him and marketing positions for companies life, about an ongoing spirituality Bishop Stika prayed that through- to be with him.” such as Schlage, Shaw Industries, centered on the Eucharist and on the out the years of Father Owens’s Father Owens, 45, a native of Lon- and Edge Flooring. sacraments,” he said. priesthood, “it might never become don, Ky., is the 39th man ordained The new priest completed his the- “It’s all a part of that moment ordinary to hold that bread in your for the Diocese of Knoxville and the ology studies at St. Charles Borromeo when you said present. For you pres- hands and say ‘Take this, all of you, fourth ordained by Bishop Stika. He Seminary near Philadelphia. In 2010 ent yourself to the Lord, and with and eat it.’” was raised a Southern Baptist and Bishop Stika ordained him to the dia- an open heart, you made the com- Speaking of the Apostles—who later became a Presbyterian before conate at his home parish, Our Lady mitment and will continually make were not yet saints when Jesus entering the Catholic Church during of Perpetual Help in Chattanooga. the commitment to be transformed chose them—the bishop said, “Just the Easter Vigil in 2004. In his remarks before the rite of into another Christ.” as the Apostles were all kinds of

4 July 3, 2011 The Diocese of Knoxville Living our Roman Catholic faith in East Tennessee dioknox.orgThe East Tennessee Catholic characters, who had all kinds of Young women: gifts and challenges, we priests too have all kinds of characters but also Are you exploring a all kinds of gifts.” possible vocation Joining Father Owens for the ordi- nation Mass were his mother, Nad- to religious life? ene Owens; sister Patti Armstrong; and her children, Bradley, 15, Emily, Young women between the 9, and Brett, 6. ages of 18 and 35 who are inter- Also present were two of his for- ested in exploring a possible vo- mer fraternity brothers, now both cation to the religious life are in- priests—Father Michael Clark of St. vited to join the Sisters of Mercy Anthony Parish in Browns Valley, of Alma, Mich., for a weekend Ky., and Father Andrew Garner of St. retreat at the sisters’ Home of Joseph Parish in Bowling Green, Ky. Mercy in Knoxville. Like her brother, Mrs. Armstrong, Retreats begin on Friday after- a member of St. Peter Chanel Parish noon and conclude on Sunday in Marietta, Ga., is also a convert. after lunch. During the weekend

In an interview after the ordination MARY C. WEAVER retreatants will be able to enter Mass, she said that when Father into the rhythm of life of the Owens first told her about his desire Community of Mercy. to become a priest, “I thought he Weekends will be offered on was crazy.” the following dates: “I had to apologize to him after n Aug. 19 through 21 (register that, but at first I really didn’t un- by Aug. 12) derstand why he was doing what he n Sept. 16 through 18 (register was doing.” by Sept. 9) As time went by, she said, she n Oct. 14 through 16 (register by could see how God was working Oct. 7). through him. To register for a weekend or “He never talked to me about learn more, e-mail saintjustin@ converting, but it just fell into place, rsmofalma.org or call Sister and it was the best decision I ever Mary Christine, RSM, at 865- made,” she said. 690-9266. n Father Owens’s mother said that her son was “really excited and hap- py, and he’s ready to hit the ground Bishop continued from page 2 running.” In the final judgment (Mat- Young and old East Tennessee’s newest priest, Father Doug Owens, receives a blessing from Monsignor Philip Thoni, the diocese’s longest-serving priest, during the former’s Mrs. Armstrong said that al- thew 25:31-46), Christ tells us May 28 ordination Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Photo by Deacon Patrick Murphy-Racey though her mother wasn’t planning that those who will “inherit to convert to Catholicism, “she has the kingdom” and be called embraced it and couldn’t be more “blessed of my Father” are proud” of Father Owens. those who fed him and gave The new priest celebrated his him drink, who welcomed Mass of thanksgiving at OLPH the him in the stranger, and who day after his ordination. The experi- clothed and visited him when ence was “very moving and hum- helping those who are sick bling,” he said. and imprisoned. In doing it to “And it was fantastic to have three “the least of these,” they will of my classmates from St. Charles not have missed the coming of Borromeo—two as my deacons and DEACON PATRICK MURPHY - RACEY Jesus. But those who have ne- one as a priest.” n ‘All kinds of gifts’ Top photo: Father Owens’s family members sing during the ordina­ glected “the least of these” will tion Mass. From left, they are the new priest’s mother, Nadene Owens; nephews Brad­ be the “cursed” ones,” for they View a slide show of photos from the or- ley, 15, and Brett, 6; niece (foreground) Emily, 9; and sister, Patti Armstrong. Bottom will have missed his coming dination at dioknox.org/fatherowens. photo: The new priest gives Bishop Richard F. Stika a blessing. among them. n dioknox.orgThe East Tennessee Catholic The Diocese of Knoxville Living our Roman Catholic faith in East Tennessee July 3, 2011 5 Ordination Dustin Collins ordained to the diaconate in home parish The lifelong parishioner of Notre Dame in Greeneville is humbled ‘to give myself fully to the Church.’ By Dan McWilliams

eacon Dustin Collins re- proclaiming Jesus Christ as our Lord ceived holy orders at a place and savior. most familiar to him: the “This weekend especially is so Dchurch where he grew up. important as we celebrate the gift Bishop Richard F. Stika ordained of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit, and the diocesan seminarian to the that is what we pray for today: that diaconate June 11 at Notre Dame the Holy Spirit might come upon Church in Greeneville. More than our brother as he begins in a very 20 priests and deacons took part in public way his ministry and, in a the Mass before an overflow crowd very special way, as he prepares for of family, friends, parishioners, and priesthood.” visitors. Before the homily Father Michael The new deacon was all smiles Cummins—diocesan director of vo- afterward. cations—presented the candidate to “It’s a very humbling experience the bishop. The ordinand responded to give myself fully to the Church, “present” when called. and I’m just filled with the joy of ev- By “presenting ourselves just like erything—just very happy,” he said Dustin did, to family and friends at an outdoor reception following and parishioners and strangers, we Mass. present ourselves as a person who The ordination was the first at makes a statement of faith,” said Notre Dame since Father John Bishop Stika. “We might not say Milewski’s diaconal ordination in ‘present’ all the time, but the state- November 1992. ment of faith we make is the life we The new deacon had been serving choose to live and how authentically at St. John Neumann Parish in Far- we live it.” ragut for the two and a half weeks The ordination should serve as “a before his ordination, and his as- reminder to all of us and especially signment there will continue until to you, Dustin, that what you take August, when he returns to St. Mei- on today should never place you in nrad Seminary for his final year. a position where you think you’re “I have one year left in seminary, better than anyone else or that and God willing, in the summer of you’re on a pedestal to be served be- 2012, I’ll be ordained a priest,” said cause after all the diaconate reminds Deacon Collins, who would be the us that we are called to serve oth- 40th priest ordained for the diocese. ers,” said the bishop. The Greeneville native’s parents, The diaconate, like Christianity, Susan and Danny Collins, and sis- “is not a bed of roses,” said Bishop ter, Stefania, were the gift bearers at Stika. the ordination Mass. Mrs. Collins “It’s the commitment not only to is the DRE and youth minister at celebrate the joy of the resurrection Notre Dame. Deacon Tom Silva of but also to carry the cross of Christ the Archdiocese of Omaha, a former DAN MCWILLIAMS in those moments of challenge, in Notre Dame parishioner, proclaimed ‘A great joy for this parish’ Bishop Stika lays his hands on the head of Dustin Collins those moments of difficulty, know- the Gospel. at the ordination Mass on June 11 at Notre Dame Church. Father Christopher Riehl ing that—as a cleric, as a man who “What a great joy it is for this (back) and Father David Carter served as masters of ceremonies for the ordination. has received the order of deacon— parish, this diocese, Dustin’s fam- you are called to build the commu- ily, Dustin himself, and the Church ordination of a transitional deacon,” on his journey of faith and as all of nity we call the Church, the mystical universal to celebrate once again the said Bishop Stika, “as he continues us continue on our journey of faith body of Christ.”

6 July 3, 2011 The Diocese of Knoxville Living our Roman Catholic faith in East Tennessee dioknox.orgThe East Tennessee Catholic Diocese offers ongoing Virtus child-protection training sessions proclaiming Jesus Christ as our Lord The Diocese of Knoxville’s and savior. program for the protection of “This weekend especially is so children and youth—a three- important as we celebrate the gift hour seminar called “Protecting of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit, and God’s Children”—is offered that is what we pray for today: that regularly throughout the dio- the Holy Spirit might come upon cese. The seminars are required our brother as he begins in a very for parish and school employees public way his ministry and, in a and regular volunteers in con- very special way, as he prepares for tact with children or vulnerable priesthood.” adults and are recommended Before the homily Father Michael for parents and grandparents. Cummins—diocesan director of vo- The following training ses- cations—presented the candidate to sions have been scheduled: the bishop. The ordinand responded n Holy Cross Church, Pigeon “present” when called. Forge, 9 a.m. Saturday, July 23; By “presenting ourselves just like Saturday, Sept. 10 (call the par- Dustin did, to family and friends ish for the time) and parishioners and strangers, we n St. Jude Church, Chattanoo- present ourselves as a person who ga, 6 p.m. Thursday, July 28; makes a statement of faith,” said 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 (ses- Bishop Stika. “We might not say sions will be held in the parish ‘present’ all the time, but the state- DAN MCWILLIAMS life center) ment of faith we make is the life we At the altar Newly ordained Deacon Dustin Collins assists Bishop Stika. Behind them is Father Pat Garrity, pastor of St. John Neu­ n St. Dominic Church, Kings­ choose to live and how authentically mann Parish in Farragut and diocesan vicar for priests. The ordination was the first celebrated at Notre Dame Church in 19 years. port, 1 p.m. Saturday, July 30 we live it.” For a slide show of the ordination, visit www.dioknox.org/dustincollins. n All Saints Church, Knoxville, The ordination should serve as “a 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 reminder to all of us and especially Bishop Stika said the occasion the parish’s continued prayers and thank him for that time when I was n St. Stephen Church, Chat- to you, Dustin, that what you take was “a reminder to us to pray for support.” young,” said Mr. Collins. tanooga, 6 p.m. Wednesday, on today should never place you in vocations” and that “we also pray to The new deacon’s parents were “Father Jim Harvey was pastor Aug. 17 a position where you think you’re God with a spirit of gratitude for the “very happy” to see the ordination around the time when I heavily n St. Mary Church, Johnson better than anyone else or that gift Dustin gives to you, the people day come, said their son. discerned the possibility of the City, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. you’re on a pedestal to be served be-of God.” “They’re definitely excited and priesthood, and he really helped me 20; 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. cause after all the diaconate reminds In an April interview, the future proud of me,” said Mr. Collins. and encouraged me to start college 14 (sessions will be held in St. us that we are called to serve oth- Deacon Collins said he was “very “They’ve fully supported my voca- seminary. Father John Appiah, who Ann Hall) ers,” said the bishop. excited” about being ordained at tion from the start of this journey at was pastor most of the time I was in n St. Alphonsus Church, Cross- The diaconate, like Christianity, Notre Dame. Conception Seminary.” the seminary, after Father Jim left, ville, 1 p.m. CDT, Sunday, Aug. “is not a bed of roses,” said Bishop “I grew up in that parish. I was His parents and parishioners, was always there and very support- 28 Stika. baptized, received my first sacra- former Notre Dame pastors Father ive and very helpful to me when I n St. Albert the Great Church, “It’s the commitment not only to ment of reconciliation and my first Charlie Burton and Father John needed anything. He was a good Knoxville, 6 p.m. Wednesday, celebrate the joy of the resurrection Holy Communion, and was con- Appiah, and current pastor Father model of the priesthood for me. Aug. 31 but also to carry the cross of Christ firmed there. It’s exciting that I can Jim Harvey are among numerous “I’d like to thank those three Participants are asked to do- in those moments of challenge, in also receive holy orders and be or- people Mr. Collins thanked for priests and most definitely the nate $1 for session materials. To those moments of difficulty, know- dained a deacon through the parish. helping him along the way to holy Knights of Columbus in the various register, visit virtusonline.org. n ing that—as a cleric, as a man who “Over a seven-year period the orders. Father Harvey was also pas- parishes who supported me and has received the order of deacon— parishioners have been really sup- tor at Notre Dame from 1999 to 2006 prayed for me along the way and you are called to build the commu- portive of me, and I think it will be a before returning this year. the Councils of Catholic Women of nity we call the Church, the mystical great joy for me and for them for me “Father Charlie Burton was different parishes who have done body of Christ.” to be ordained there. I know I have the first priest I got to know, so I the same.” n dioknox.orgThe East Tennessee Catholic The Diocese of Knoxville Living our Roman Catholic faith in East Tennessee July 3, 2011 7 Golden jubilee Monsignor Mankel celebrates golden jubilee as a priest The vicar general and pastor of Holy Ghost marks his 50th anniversary with a Mass and dinner. By Dan McWilliams

o get an idea of the scope of Monsignor Xavier Mankel’s service to the Church in Ten- Tnessee, one could glance at the speaker list for the dinner celebrat- ing the golden jubilee of his priestly ordination. Taking the microphone May 27 at The Foundry restaurant in Knoxville were members of parish councils, the Council of Catholic Women, the Knights of Columbus, and the Sis- ters of Mercy, as well as just a few of the many priests the monsignor has served alongside since his ordina- tion 50 years ago that day. Monsignor Mankel, at the end of the dinner, said there were too many people to thank for his celebration. “This has been a wonderful ex- perience, not only for me person- ally but also I hope for you, who have done so much to bring it to fruition,” he said. “Some wonder- DAN MCWILLIAMS ful things have been said, and I feel ‘Bless and approve our offering’ Monsignor Mankel (right) and the other concelebrants extend their hands and say with Bishop very much like a mirror, reflecting Stika the words of consecration in the Eucharistic Prayer at the monsignor’s 50th-anniversary Mass. Also pictured are (from left) Fa­ your goodness, reflecting your abil- ther Pat Connor, Father Patrick Resen, Father Christopher Riehl, Father Antonio Giraldo, and Father P. J. McGinnity. ity to work together, reflecting your ability to make things happen.” Ghost; and Father Pat Connor of during the years (1999 to 2007) when priest of Jesus Christ.” The dinner followed a 50th-anni- Nashville, a classmate of the monsi- the diocese’s second shepherd served In their car trips together, Mon- versary Mass at Holy Ghost Church, gnor at St. Mary Seminary in Balti- in East Tennessee, often to Nashville signor Mankel showed his bishop where Monsignor Mankel—also a more and a fellow jubilarian. for Tennessee Catholic Public Policy “a priority to holiness that leads to vicar general—has served as pastor Occupying the front pews were Commission meetings. service, a clear priority to teach and since 1997. Bishop Richard F. Stika Monsignor Mankel’s family—in- “That was enjoyable,” the arch- to preach Jesus Christ accurately presided, and Archbishop Joseph E. cluding his 99-year-old mother, Wil- bishop said, “but what was truly and with zeal, and a great love and Kurtz of Louisville returned to his lia, and his brother, George—and enriching was the opportunity in affection for the sacramental pres- former diocese to deliver the homily. many of the diocese’s 13 papal those hours for me to come to know ence of Christ in the holy Eucharist Among the concelebrants were honorees from the class of 2006. The the goodness of a priest who has as the very center of your life,” said Monsignor Owen Campion, associ- Holy Ghost pastor and Monsignor served so well, who knows virtu- Archbishop Kurtz. ate publisher of Our Sunday Visitor Philip Thoni, who attended the ally everyone—if not in Tennessee, At the end of Mass, Bishop Stika and a former Holy Ghost associate 50th-anniversary Mass, were elevat- in East Tennessee. His journeys read a letter from a Holy Ghost pastor; Abbot Cletus Meagher, OSB, ed to monsignor in fall 2006 as part may not have taken him to China native son, Bishop James Vann of St. Bernard Abbey in Cullman, of those honors. and Japan, at least on missionary Johnston Jr. of the Diocese of Spring- Ala., and a native of Cleveland, Archbishop Kurtz deemed it “a work, but they sure have taken him field–Cape Girardeau in Missouri, Tenn.; Father George Schmidt, rec- great pleasure and joy to be gath- to Lawrenceburg, to Memphis, to who was invited to the Mass but tor of the Basilica of Sts. Peter and ered with the family and friends of Nashville, to Farragut, and to Knox- was unable to attend in the wake Paul in Chattanooga and a longtime Monsignor Francis Xavier Mankel.” ville. In each of those travels, we of the devastating tornadoes that friend of Monsignor Mankel; Father Then–Bishop Kurtz and Monsignor have consistently the example of a struck Joplin, which is in his dio- John Orr, associate pastor of Holy Mankel logged many a mile together humble and holy and very talented cese, on May 22.

8 July 3, 2011 The Diocese of Knoxville Living our Roman Catholic faith in East Tennessee dioknox.orgThe East Tennessee Catholic “Monsignor Mankel has played a significant role in my own life and that of my family for more than 50 years,” Bishop Johnston wrote. “He has served so faithfully as a priest during that time. [When I was] a child, he was my parish priest. [When I was] a teenager, he served as my principal at Knoxville Catholic High School. [Later] he has served as my pastor, colleague, friend, and brother priest. His gen- erous spirit of priestly service is legendary, as he has always been willing to take on another hat if it will help the mission of the church that he has served. He is a true man of the Church, and especially he is a man for the Church.” Rep. Jimmy Duncan of Knoxville delivered the opening remarks at the dinner. “I can tell you this nation is a better place because of Monsi- gnor Mankel and the work he has DAN MCWILLIAMS done,” he said. Mother and son Monsignor Mankel gives Communion to his mother, Willia. The jubilarian is holding a ciborium that has been in use Emcees Art Clancy III and Tom at Holy Ghost Church since 1908. For a slide show of Monsignor Mankel’s celebration, visit www.dioknox.org/monsignormankel. Wolf, also Holy Ghost parishioners, were students in the mid-1970s at served thousands of women as a St. Mary Parish in Memphis—took throughout the diocese, the presby- Knoxville Catholic during Mon- CCW moderator. time to write him at the Baltimore terate, and KCHS. Many names of signor Mankel’s time as principal Mercy Sister Albertine Paulus not- seminary when he was grieving af- people past and present who figured (1967 to 1979). The emcees recalled ed that Monsignor Mankel was the ter the sudden death of his father in in his vocation came up over the everything from the monsignor’s first baby born at St. Mary’s Memo- 1961. course of the evening, including that boiler-to-belfry supervision of the rial Hospital (now Mercy St. Mary’s) “I’ve never forgotten that: that of Father Bill Sherman, a fellow St. church building and admonitions to become a priest. Sister Albertine, outreach, that kindness, that gra- Mary student and eventual KCHS priest of Jesus Christ.” against kneeler-banging to his a former organist at IC, said it was ciousness on the part of a newly teacher who died young in 1968. In their car trips together, Mon- booming voice and mechanical skill, in that role that she first saw the fu- ordained priest who was in a very “We still miss him very much,” signor Mankel showed his bishop the last demonstrated by his rigging ture monsignor many years ago. busy parish.” said Monsignor Mankel. “a priority to holiness that leads to of a washing-machine motor to op- “The first time I was really aware Bishop Stika, who preceded Mon- Monsignor Mankel mentioned service, a clear priority to teach and erate the clock and bells at Immacu- of Xavier Mankel as a person was signor Mankel to the microphone, two of his teachers: Monsignor to preach Jesus Christ accurately late Conception Church downtown. when he came up to the choir at Im- said “today we celebrate a fine Thoni, who came to KCHS in his se- and with zeal, and a great love and Patty Johnson of St. Francis of maculate Conception to see the big gentleman, a Southern gentleman, a nior year, and Sister Maurice Dolan, affection for the sacramental pres- Assisi Parish in Fairfield Glade, pipe organ being played,” she said. man of God celebrating 50 years of RSM, the only living Mercy sister ence of Christ in the holy Eucharist president of the National Council of “He was about 9. He was 9 once. service.” who taught him. as the very center of your life,” said Catholic Women, recalled the Holy He’s been fascinated by both music The bishop said that “his first Before Father Patrick Garrity led Archbishop Kurtz. Ghost pastor’s more than four and and machines [since].” seminary was not the seminary he a closing hymn of “Come, Holy At the end of Mass, Bishop Stika a half decades of service as a CCW Many Sisters of Mercy taught attended. It’s always said that the Ghost,” the monsignor addressed a read a letter from a Holy Ghost spiritual moderator on the parish, Monsignor Mankel during his years first seminary in the life of a priest question he often hears. native son, Bishop James Vann deanery, and/or diocesan level. at IC’s St. Mary School and at KCHS. is the love between his parents. Mrs. “People ask me frequently, what’s Johnston Jr. of the Diocese of Spring- “Monsignor Mankel has been a “In the names of all those teach- Mankel, thank you for being the rec- your greatest joy as a priest, and field–Cape Girardeau in Missouri, favorite moderator for the Council ers, I’d like to claim some credit for tor of the first seminary Monsignor I would say without hesitation, who was invited to the Mass but of Catholic Women since 1964, when how well he turned out,” said Sister attended.” celebrating the holy sacrifice of the was unable to attend in the wake he first served the CCW affiliate Albertine. At the end of the dinner Monsi- Mass because that brings Jesus to of the devastating tornadoes that Junior Club of Catholic Women in Monsignor Campion said the gnor Mankel said that families of the world,” he said. “It’s so impor- struck Joplin, which is in his dio- Knoxville, where I was a member,” newly ordained Father Mankel— all kinds were on his mind: parish- tant that we make the Real Presence cese, on May 22. she said, adding that he has now while serving his first assignment at ioners, Sisters of Mercy, Catholics real in the life of the church.” n dioknox.orgThe East Tennessee Catholic The Diocese of Knoxville Living our Roman Catholic faith in East Tennessee July 3, 2011 9 Diocesan calendar deadline is Thursday, July 14. Parishes and authors Marcellino D’Ambrosio and Carmen Jeansonne at 865-377-3077. by Dan Pacitti should reserve their seats by contacting Marybeth Hicks. To obtain a brochure For more information on Engaged En­ Jeff Martin of the Smokies at 865-286- and registration information, visit nacflm. counter, e-mail Paul or Pam Schaffer at Catholic author and apologist Dr. 2313 or [email protected]. org. Call Lorrie or Don Gramer at 815- [email protected] or visit www. Scott Hahn will speak at Our Lady of For details, contact Maura Lentz at the 387-3370 or e-mail lgramer@rockford​ rc.net/knoxville/cee/. Fatima Church in Alcoa from 11 a.m. to Chancery office at 584-3307 or mlentz@ diocese.org for more information. 4 p.m. Saturday, July 16. His talks are dioknox.org. The next charismatic Mass in the titled “The Lamb’s Supper,” “Hail, Holy The National Catholic Bible Confer- diocese will be celebrated at 5 p.m. Queen,” and “Lord, Have Mercy.” The An 11-day pilgrimage to Italy is set ence is set for Friday and Saturday, July Sunday, Aug. 28, at Holy Spirit Church sacrament of reconciliation will be avail­ for Nov. 6 through 16. On “A Spiritual 22 and 23, at St. Peter Chanel Church in Soddy-Daisy. Father Dan Whitman of able at 4 p.m., with Mass at 5. Tickets Journey to Rome and Italy,” pilgrims in Roswell, Ga. The conference theme is Holy Trinity Parish in Jefferson City will cost $15 and include lunch. For more will visit the Italian capital, Assisi, Siena, “The Great Conversation: Encountering be the celebrant. Singers and instru­ information, visit ourladyoffatima.org or Florence, Padua, Venice, and more. God’s Word.” Sister Mary Timothea El­ mentalists who would like to participate contact Ken Lhotka at 865-380-1681 or Mercy Sister Albertine Paulus, diocesan liott, the Diocese of Knoxville’s director should arrive at 4. Prayers for healing will [email protected]. director of pilgrimages, is the coordina­ of Christian Formation, is among the follow the Mass. Call Dee Leigh at 423- tor for the trip. The group will depart speakers. To register or learn more, 842-2305 for more information. The third Cursillo Diocesan Encoun- from Atlanta. Cost is $3,299 (cash visit CatholicBibleConference.com, call ter will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by discount price) or $3,498, plus airport 888-842-2853, or e-mail registration@ The Community of Sant’Egidio is a Mass at 10, on Saturday, July 23, at taxes, security fees, fuel surcharges, CatholicBibleConference.com. Catholic lay ecclesial movement that fo­ Sacred Heart Cathedral. Bishop Richard and tips. To request information, con­ cuses on prayer and service to the poor. F. Stika will be the principal celebrant tact Sister Albertine at 865-545-8270, The third annual Catholic Writers’ Two Sant’Egidio groups regularly meet and homilist. The theme for the day 207-4742, or [email protected]. Conference is set for Wednesday in the Diocese of Knoxville, in Knoxville is “Seeds That Are Sown.” Following through Friday, Aug. 1 through 3, at the and Johnson City. For more information Mass a Grand Ultreya and fiesta will be Father John Dowling, pastor of St. Fran­ Scanticon Hotel Valley Forge in King of on the Knoxville group, call Ellen Macek held at the pavilion behind the school. cis of Assisi Parish in Fairfield Glade, Prussia, Pa. Speakers include Catholic at 865-675-5541. Call Father Michael Bring a dish and a lawn chair. For will be the spiritual director for a 10-day publishing representatives and authors Cummins at 423-926-7061 for details more information, call Lois Schering at pilgrimage through Italy beginning Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle, Michelle on the Johnson City group. Everyone is 865-681-7858. Nov. 2. Stops will include Rome and Buckman, Angela Breidenbach, and Patti welcome. the Vatican, Assisi, Florence, Siena, and Armstrong. Cost is $90 for Catholic Writ­ The next Spanish Cursillo for wom- Tuscany. A three-day extension trip to ers Guild members, $100 for nonmem­ Mass in the extraordinary form en in the diocese is set for Thursday Sicily is also available. The basic tour bers, or $42 for students. Visit www. (“traditional Latin”) is celebrated at through Sunday, Aug. 25 through 28, at costs $3,046 from Knoxville or $2,996 catholicwritersconference.com for details. 1:30 p.m. each Sunday at Holy Ghost St. Thérèse of Lisieux Church in Cleve­ from Nashville (double occupancy) and Church in Knoxville, at 3 p.m. on first land. For more information, call Nancy includes airfare, motor coaches, guided The 2011 Mid-South Regional Cath- and third Sundays at St. Thérèse of Kinerson at 423-476-9009, Aurora sightseeing, accommodations, daily olic Charismatic Conference will be Lisieux Church in Cleveland, and at Gardner at 715-8235, or Sofía Delgado breakfast and dinner, fees, fuel sur­ held Friday and Saturday, July 22 and 3 p.m. on second and fourth Sundays at de Rocha at 790-1742. charges, and more. To learn more or re­ 23, at St. Ignatius of Antioch Church in St. Joseph the Worker Church in Madi­ quest a brochure, call Fran at 615-390- Antioch. This year’s speakers are Father sonville. The only 3 p.m. extraordinary- The diocese invites altar servers 6104, Sandy at 390-6439, or Father Michael Baltrus and Father Mark Nolte. form Mass at St. Thérèse in July will be to attend a picnic and Tennessee Dowling at 931-484-3628 or 456-0415. For more information, contact Teresa celebrated July 17. Visit www.knoxlatin​ Smokies baseball game Sunday, July Seibert at 615-430-9343 or tseibert@ mass.net for updated information. 31, at Smokies Park in Kodak. The an­ The National Association of Catholic bellsouth.net, or visit www.msrcc.org. nual outing for servers also includes a Family Life Ministers will hold a con- Holy Resurrection Ruthenian Byzantine postgame concert by Sidewalk Proph­ ference titled “2011 Marriage-Building The next Marriage Encounter week- Catholic Mission has Divine Liturgy ets and Chris August. Servers should Construction Zone,” designed to imple­ end in the diocese is scheduled for Aug. celebrations at 3:30 p.m. Sundays meet in front of the will-call cabin at 3:45 ment the U.S. bishops’ Pastoral Initia­ 12 through 14 at the Hilton Garden Inn in at the old Holy Ghost Church, 1031 p.m. The picnic begins at 4, and the tive for Marriage, from Aug. 3 through Knoxville. For more information, contact N. Central St. in Knoxville. Call Father Smokies will take on the Birmingham 6 at Marquette University in Milwaukee. John or Anne Wharton at 423-581-1815 Thomas O’Connell at 865-256-4880. Barons at 5. Tickets cost $22.95 and Father Ragan Schriver, executive direc­ or [email protected] or visit www. include the picnic and field-level seats tor of Catholic Charities of East Ten­ loveinthesmokies.org or wwme.org. The St. Thomas the Apostle Ukrainian for the game and concert. Servers in­ nessee, will speak on the topic “The Catholic Mission celebrates Divine Lit- terested in attending should contact Demographic Tsunami: Baby Boomers The next Engaged Encounter week- urgy at 10 a.m. Sundays in the chapel their parish altar-server coordinator or in Transition” on Aug. 4. Additional end in the diocese will be held July 29 at the Chancery office in Knoxville. Call pastor. Parishes must purchase tickets speakers include Bishop Thomas G. through 31 at the Magnuson Hotel in Father Richard Armstrong at 865-584- directly from the Smokies. Purchase Doran of the Diocese of Rockford, Ill., Sweetwater. To register, call Jason or 3307 for more information. n

10 July 3, 2011 The Diocese of Knoxville Living our Roman Catholic faith in East Tennessee dioknox.orgThe East Tennessee Catholic Chattanooga Deanery calendar Parish notes: Chattanooga Deanery Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in matrimony. Couples will meet from 7 to Chattanooga’s “Let the Fun Begin” 10 p.m. Sept. 23 and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. OLPH, Chattanooga summer camps for rising kindergarten Sept. 24. Cost is $135 per couple and Parishioner Rosemary Moffitt recently became Our Lady of Perpetual Help’s coor­ to eighth-grade students will continue includes meals on Saturday. The retreat dinator of homebound ministry. throughout July. Art, drama, writing, and certificate, for those attending the entire volleyball camps remain on the sched­ event, is good for a $60 discount on a ule. Camp descriptions and registration marriage license. To register or obtain St. Augustine, Signal Mountain forms are available on the school web­ more information, contact Marian Chris­ The parish council and Knights of Columbus Council 14521 sponsored a Memo­ site, www.myolph.com. For more infor­ tiana of the diocesan Office of Marriage rial Day picnic May 30. mation, contact Kathy Sumrell at ksum­ Preparation and Enrichment at 423-892- [email protected] or 423-622-1481. 2310 or [email protected]. The Knights named Brian and Beth Dowling as family of the month for May. Mike and Tonya Riccio received the honor for April. The next “Picture of Love” engaged- The Serra Club of Greater Chat- couples retreat will be held Friday and tanooga meets on second and fourth St. Catherine Labouré, Copperhill Saturday, Sept. 23 and 24, at Holy Spirit Mondays in the Crystal Room at the Church in Soddy-Daisy. This marriage- Chattanooga Choo Choo. Meetings The Knights of Columbus sponsored a baby-bottle campaign to collect donations preparation retreat supplements cou­ begin with Mass at 11:40 a.m. cel­ for the Woman’s Enrichment Center in Blue Ridge, Ga., a newly opened pregnan­ ples’ marriage formation with their parish ebrated by club chaplain Father George cy-counseling center. priest and is designed to help couples Schmidt, with lunch and a speaker fol­ gain a better understanding of the joys lowing. Visit www.serrachatta.org for and challenges of living the sacrament of further details. n St. Jude, Chattanooga C. J. “Hap” and Edith Louisell celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a Mass of thanksgiving June 18. The high school youth joined the Venture Scouts for climbing activities June 25.

St. Mary, Athens The parish picnic took place June 5. Vacation Bible school will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thurs­ day, July 18 through 21. To volunteer, call Holly Gates at 423-507-5899, Paulette Croteau at 615-513-6321, or Rhoda Whitaker at 423-744-3906. Anniversary: Kim and Cathy Gossett (35)

St. Stephen, Chattanooga The parish thanked those who donated to disaster-relief efforts sponsored by Bishop Richard F. Stika and Catholic Charities. A total of $10,260 was raised. Knights of Columbus Council 6099 congratulated Ray Fox Jr., who was recently named Knight of the month. John Laliberte’s family was named family of the month.

Sts. Peter and Paul, Chattanooga The Women’s Guild hosted a coffee-and-doughnut social on Father’s Day, June

GREG FOREHAND/CONTEMPORARY PORTRAITS 19, to honor the fathers in the parish as well as longtime parishioner Stephen St. Augustine children receive first Communion Bartlett, who is moving away. n Fourteen children from St. Augustine Parish in Signal Mountain celebrated their first Holy Communion on May 1. The morning began with a May crowning. From left are (front) Matthew Baker, Jack DiMisa, Annalise Micus, Josie Portilla, Haleigh Ward, Bella Jackman, and Dylan McClain and (back) Paul Marsden, Joseph Nemec, Michael Buckley, St. Augustine pastor Father Joseph Kuzhupil, Tess Margio, Chad Waye, Ryan Griggs, and Braden Casner. dioknox.orgThe East Tennessee Catholic The Diocese of Knoxville Living our Roman Catholic faith in East Tennessee July 3, 2011 11 Parish notes: Cumberland Mountain Deanery

All Saints, Knoxville The RCIA program sponsored a Pentecost potluck June 11 for former RCIA can­ didates and sponsors.

Blessed Sacrament, Harriman The Council of Catholic Women sponsored a Father’s Day breakfast after Mass on June 19.

St. Francis of Assisi, Fairfield Glade The parish has a new website at www.saintfrancisfairfield.org. Anniversaries: Guy and Billie LaBorde (63), Joe and Millie Walisinski (61), Al and Kathleen Evans (61), Art and Margaret Scott (61), Bernard and Darlene DeFillipi (57), Deacon Mark and Eileen White (56), Victor and Loretta Galdes (56), William and Janette LaRou (56), Larry and Reva Lanzerotti (55), Ken and Norma Guillory (54), Philip and Johanne Ardire (53), Bernard and JoAnne Bunyak (51), John and Sally Price (51) COURTESY OF KLIMAS STUDIO Oak Ridge parish celebrates first Holy Communion St. John Neumann, Farragut St. Mary Parish in Oak Ridge celebrated first Holy Communion for 44 children on Catholic Charities’ Pregnancy Services thanked parishioners who supported its May 7. Priests in the back row are (from left) St. Mary pastor Father Bill Mc­Kenzie annual Baby Bottle Drive. More than $3,500 was donated. and Father Alex Waraksa.

St. Mary, Oak Ridge The Dominican Sisters thanked parishioners for their contributions to renovate their convent and construct a new chapel. The Knights of Columbus hosted a farewell cookout for pastor Father Bill Mc­ Kenzie and associate pastor Father Jorge Cano on June 29. On July 1 Father McKenzie became the pastor of Our Lady of Fatima in Alcoa, and Father Cano became an associate at Sacred Heart Cathedral.

St. Thomas the Apostle, Lenoir City The parish welcomed its new music director, Cormac O’Duffy, on May 23. n COURTESY OF SARA CAREY Bishop confirms youth at St. Alphonsus St. Alphonsus Parish in Crossville celebrated the sacrament of confirmation May 15. With Bishop Richard F. Stika are (from left) pastor Father Antony Punnackal, CMI, Robert Minneci, Amanda Higgins, Michael Barton, Francis Marasigan, Benjamin Gudet, Patrick Zazzaro, Abigayle Claflin, Jacqueline Fraga, Jimmy Weismuller, and Denny Cope. Jimmy and Denny are parishioners of St. Francis of Assisi in Fairfield Glade.

12 July 3, 2011 The Diocese of Knoxville Living our Roman Catholic faith in East Tennessee dioknox.orgThe East Tennessee Catholic Mother’s Day first Communion Parish notes: Five Rivers Deanery St. Elizabeth Parish in Elizabeth- ton celebrated first Holy Com- Holy Trinity, Jefferson City munion on Mother’s Day, May 8. Father Bill Kiel of Indiana, Pa., in the Diocese of Greensburg returned to Holy Trin­ With pastor Father Dennis Kress ity to celebrate healing Masses on June 28. at the reception following Mass are The parish hosted a family picnic with a Hawaiian luau theme June 19. Tarah Sexton (left) and Alexandria Cruz. The Council of Catholic Women hosted a “Festival of Tables” fundraiser June 11. Mary Lou Jenkins and Donna Nicole co-chaired the event. Anniversaries: Ken and Karen Booker (55), Stan and Virginia Borzick (53), Vin­ nie and Katherine Clossey (53), James and Margaret Ray (52), Joe and Betty Jo Lavelle (50), James and Mary Eslinger (40), Scott and Patty Hosea (35), Steve and Michelle Cate (20), Wes Johnson and Karin Collins (20), William and Christine Dzyngel (15), Jason and Maria Acuff (10) Baptism: Emma Grace Nichols, daughter of Shane and Lisa Nichols TOM MANNING

Notre Dame, Greeneville The parish thanked Father John Aiken Fourth Degree Assembly 1840, the Council of Catholic Women, Knights of Columbus Council 6784, and parishioners who contributed their time and talents to the ordination Mass and reception for Dea­ con Dustin Collins on June 11. Anniversaries: Richard and Edna Nojeim (56), Landon and Marlene Wilds (56), William and Shirley Kelly (51), Kenneth and Patricia Fay (35), Danny and Susan Collins (30), Jack and Aimee Place (25)

St. Dominic, Kingsport The annual St. Dominic vacation Bible school, with the theme “Safari Adventure: Discover Jesus the King,” took place June 28 through 30.

COURTESY OF MAGGIE MAY The parish thanked an anonymous donor who recently contributed $12,500 to Notre Dame Parish honors high school grads the diocesan seminarian fund and $12,500 to benefit St. Dominic School. Ten high school graduates were honored at Mass on May 15 at Notre Dame Church in Greeneville. They represented both Greeneville and Greene County St. Patrick, Morristown high schools. Gary Laun, Grand Knight of Notre Dame’s Knights of Columbus, presented each graduate with a clock that displayed praying hands and the gradu- The Bernard A. O’Connor Fourth Degree Assembly of the Knights of Columbus ates’ names as a commemorative gift. Mr. Laun is pictured with Notre Dame pas- honored veterans on Memorial Day, May 30. A plaque honoring veterans was un­ tor Father Jim Harvey. The Council of Catholic Women hosted a reception for the veiled in the narthex following the Memorial Day Mass. graduates and their families after Mass. The St. Patrick Parish Center is closed for renovations while new ceiling tiles, lights, windows, and kitchen flooring are installed. Volunteers are needed to help with the renovations. Sign up in the narthex. Donations are also welcome. For St. Mary CCW elects new officers more information, call Bonnie at 423-586-9479. n

he Council of Catholic Women Meeks, president; Gail Taylor, vice at St. Mary Parish in Johnson president; Helen Williams, recording Bishop confirms youth at St. Alphonsus City recently elected new of- secretary; Joanne Bossert, treasurer; St. Alphonsus Parish in Crossville celebrated the sacrament of confirmation May Tficers for 2011-13. and Maria Whiston, corresponding 15. With Bishop Richard F. Stika are (from left) pastor Father Antony Punnackal, They were installed by St. Mary secretary. CMI, Robert Minneci, Amanda Higgins, Michael Barton, Francis Marasigan, pastor Father Aniete Akata, the The council held a Mother and Benjamin Gudet, Patrick Zazzaro, Abigayle Claflin, Jacqueline Fraga, Jimmy council’s spiritual moderator, on Daughter Tea on May 22 at St. Mary Weismuller, and Denny Cope. Jimmy and Denny are parishioners of St. Francis May 12 at the CCW’s annual spring Church. Parishioner Shirley Cecconi of Assisi in Fairfield Glade. luncheon. The officers are Mary was the speaker. n dioknox.orgThe East Tennessee Catholic The Diocese of Knoxville Living our Roman Catholic faith in East Tennessee July 3, 2011 13 Smoky Mountain Deanery calendar

The 2011 Sacred Heart Cathedral graders will meet from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Parish notes: Smoky Mountain Deanery School Summer Basketball Camp for weekdays, July 18 through 22. Junior high rising fourth- through sixth-grade boys and high school youth will meet from 6:30 Blessed John XXIII, Knoxville will be held Monday through Thursday, to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, July 17, through The parish hosted a summer picnic after Mass on June 26. July 11 through 14. A shooting camp for Thursday, July 21. To learn more, call Beth Confirmandi: Kevin Grady Curtin, Ashley Blamey Longnecker, Ethan Graham Ro­ fourth- through eighth-grade boys will or Joyce at 982-3672. eder, Jesse Rufus Haynes Smith, Daniel Steven Splane, Justin Anthony Splane take place Tuesday and Wednesday, July 26 and 27. Download a registration form A Seekers of Silence Contemplative at www.shcschool.org. For more informa­ Saturday Morning will be held July 16 Holy Ghost, Knoxville tion on the camps, call coach John Hig­ at Blessed John XXIII Catholic Center in don at 865-712-9561. Knoxville. Father Joe Ciccone, CSP, will The annual parish picnic was held June 11. give a talk titled “The Power of the Prayer Confirmandi: Matthew Jared Armstrong, John Paul Cortese, Trisha Lynn Crow­ Sacred Heart Cathedral and Our Lady and Music of Taizé.” Coffee and tea will be ell, Jonathan Michael Frederick, Caitlyn Annette Griffin, James Thomas Hunter, of Fatima Parish in Alcoa will host Totus served at 8:30 a.m.; the workshop will run Andrew Grady Jones, John Clancy Pickering, Thomas Adam Pickering, Elizabeth Tuus, a summer catechetical pro- from 9 a.m. to noon. Bring a bag lunch. To Clare Sullivan, Anna Ngoc Kim Truong, Michael Anthony Woods gram, in July. Sacred Heart’s program will RSVP or learn more, call 865-523-7931. be held from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. week­ days, July 18 through 22, for grades one The Serra Club of Knoxville meets Immaculate Conception, Knoxville through six and 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday, on second and fourth Thursdays in the IC will celebrate the 125th anniversary of the church’s dedication in October with July 17, through Thursday, July 21 for Shea Room at Sacred Heart Cathedral. a mission, parish dinner, and Mass of thanksgiving. junior high youth. Cost is $15. Register on­ Meetings begin with Mass at noon, fol­ Parishioner Paul Schmidt was named State Knight of the Year for his work with line at www.schknox.org. For details, call lowed by lunch and a speaker. For more Iraqi Christians in Need, service to veterans at the Ben Atchley State Veterans’ Brigid Johnson at 865-584-4528. At Our information, call Florence Holland at 865- Home, and support of St. Joseph School. Lady of Fatima rising first- through sixth- 483-0624. n The parish celebrated Father Jerry Tully’s 50th birthday on May 22. Father Jerry was born May 27, 1961. The women’s group sponsored a Christ the Child Baby Shower after Masses on June 11 and 12. Gifts from the event were given to the Ladies of Charity baby- layette ministry. The youth sponsored a Summer Game Night on June 8 and went on a mission trip to Chattanooga from June 14 through 19. Confirmandi: Spencer Canady, Russell Emory, Arianna McElyea, Ian Powers, Bridgette Fritz

Our Lady of Fatima, Alcoa The parish thanked all those who have donated to the Haiti Outreach program. The Haiti Outreach Committee recently sent payment for teachers’ salaries and $4,000 for summer camp and student meals.

Sacred Heart, Knoxville The parish held a benefit for the Haiti Outreach Program on June 25. Donations went toward continuing health care in Boucan-Carré, the site of Sacred Heart’s twin parish, and building a new clinic in Bouly. COURTESY OF DEB PEACHEY

CCW awards Monsignor Thoni Scholarship St. Albert the Great, Knoxville The Council of Catholic Women at St. Mary Parish in Gatlinburg recently pre- The parish will host farewell receptions for ministries coordinator Kristen Lehman sented its annual Monsignor Philip Thoni Scholarship to Hayden Peachey. Lee after Masses on July 9 and 10 and for Deacon Dan Alexander after Masses on Murray, pictured with Hayden and St. Mary pastor Father Joe Brando, made the July 23 and 24. Both are moving outside the parish. n presentation. The parish also recognized all three of its high school graduates, Hayden, Michael Patton, and Brianna Mirakaj.

14 July 3, 2011 The Diocese of Knoxville Living our Roman Catholic faith in East Tennessee dioknox.orgThe East Tennessee Catholic Sports Nine from KCHS NDHS Lady Irish capture state track medals sign with colleges Knoxville Catholic High School on May 18 saw nine student Notre Dame’s girls distance runners are among Irish athletes having strong spring seasons. athletes make the commitment to continue their athletic careers he Lady Irish track team at at the collegiate level. Notre Dame High School in Those seniors joined 13 Chattanooga led the way to others from KCHS who have Ta successful spring season for the already signed on to play colle- school by earning its third consecu- giately. The athletes earned both tive runner-up finish in the most partial and full scholarships. competitive track region in the state. Signing letters of intent The Lady Irish finished ahead of were Joey Bodewig and Philip 24 teams, including the defending Stephens in basketball with state champions from Howard, in Maryville College; Lucas Branch the Class A-AA East Sub-Section at in basketball with Union College; Red Bank. Dominic DiGiovanni, Chase Fox, Alex Mullin, who will continue and Jonathan Pfleger in football her track career at the University of with Emory & Henry; Drew Fer- South Carolina, earned three addi- guson in baseball with Belmont tional medals at the state meet in the University; Spencer Roth in 3,200-meter run, 800 run, and 3,200 football with Baylor University; relay, giving her a school-record and Zach Quayle in baseball 13 state medals in track and cross with Ave Maria University. country. The other members of the COURTESY OF GAYLE SCHOENBORN “I am extremely proud of relay team were Caroline Heider, Second in the state The girls 3,200-meter relay team of (from left) Alex Mullin, Taylor our athletic department, our Sophie Mullin, and Taylor Sawyer. Saw­yer, Sophie Mullin, and Caroline Heider placed second at the state meet. coaches, and, of course, our Alex placed third in the 3,200 run student athletes for their dedi- with a time of 12 minutes, 14.18 sec- Also in springs sports for NDHS: n Defending 2010 boys tennis state cation to athletics as well as onds. She took fifth in the 800 with a n Megan Luketic placed third in the champion John Dorris paired with studies,” said Knoxville Catholic time of 2:26.05. The 3,200 relay four- state in the high jump—the highest Nick Wurm to compete for the dou- athletics director Jason Surlas. some finished second in the state a Lady Irish athlete has ever fin- bles title. The pair finished second in “They earned the opportunity to meet with a time of 9:57.61. ished in that event—with a jump of the state, falling only to the defend- continue their careers in college, The Lady Irish placed 10th out of 4 feet, 10 inches. The 4-10 mark tied ing doubles state champions from and they should be proud.” n 44 scoring teams at the state meet. her own school record. Christian Academy of Knoxville. n

St. Joseph wins KISL title NDHS baseball The varsity soccer team at St. Joseph team bounces back School in Knoxville completed its season with strong season May 5 with a 3-2 victory over St. John Neumann in the Knoxville Independent The Notre Dame High School School League Soccer Tournament cham- baseball team more than tripled pionship game. The Bulldogs struck early its win total this spring, going with quick goals by Michael Aleman and 19-11 after compiling a 6-18 Julian Knudsen before St. John Neumann record in 2010, and capped the answered midway through the first half. season by winning the district Michael scored another goal late in the championship for the first time first half that proved to be the game- in four years. winner. St. John Neumann added a late The Fighting Irish won four penalty kick for its final goal. The tourney consecutive games against the championship was St. Joseph’s first since top two teams to earn the Dis-

2008 and its seventh overall since 1994. COURTESY OF RYAN HUNSE trict 7-AA Tournament title. n dioknox.orgThe East Tennessee Catholic The Diocese of Knoxville Living our Roman Catholic faith in East Tennessee July 3, 2011 15 Catholic youth Sacred Heart students take part in Duke Talent ID Council of Young Catholic Women formed Program The new mentorship program is sponsored by the Chattanooga Deanery CCW. Twenty-three members of Sa- ine new officers and cred Heart Cathedral School’s commission chairs were seventh-grade class recently installed April 2 for one participated in the Duke Uni- Nyear of service in the Chattanooga versity Talent Identification Pro- Deanery’s newly formed Council of gram by taking the ACT college Young Catholic Women (CYCW). entrance exam. The installation took place at a The Duke TIP identifies gifted Spring Mother–Daughter Tea held children and provides resources at Notre Dame High School. After to nurture their development, their installation, the girls sang an a including services and programs cappella version of “Amen,” which beyond what is offered in the they learned from their voice teach- classroom. er, Sister Anna Wray, OP. All twenty-three of Sacred Sponsored by the Chattanooga COURTESY OF LISA TUGGLE Heart’s students qualified for the Deanery Council of Catholic Newly installed Council of Young Catholic Women officers and chairs are pictured Academy of Summer Studies or Women, the CYCW is a mentorship with Lisa Tuggle (far left), Chattanooga Deanery CCW president and founding director the Center of Summer Studies. program for high school girls in of the CYCW, and Pat Lindley, director of Choices Pregnancy Resource Center. From Fourteen received state recogni- the areas of spirituality, leadership, left are (front) Becca Simerly, Anna Lawson, and Jackie Schulz and (back) Olivia An­ tion, and two students, Michael and service. Any female teen in the derson, Mary Flynn, Vivian Anderson, Amy Malo, and Elizabeth Tuggle. Not pictured is Shipley and Jake Tidwell, re- deanery is welcome to participate. Erica Cyrul. ceived grand recognition as par- For more information, visit www. ticipants with the highest scores kdccw.org/cycw, or e-mail Lisa Erica Cyrul, service chair. aborted over a span of 18 years. on the ACT. Tuggle at [email protected]. On April 21 the entire CYCW CYCW board members Elizabeth, Other students participating Officers and chairs for the CYCW board visited the Choices Pregnancy Jackie, and Anna on May 6 attended were Jones Albritton, Addison are Elizabeth Tuggle, president; Mary Help Center in Chattanooga. They the annual Knoxville Diocesan Bond, Johnathan Chavez, Rob- Flynn, vice president; Jackie Schulz, met with director Pat Lindley and Council of Catholic Women Con- ert Davis, Sasha Erpenbach, secretary; Becca Simerly, treasurer; heard the story of how an abortion vention in Kingsport, where they Zebadiah Evans, Alex Harold, Anna Lawson, leadership chair; Amy clinic on the site was closed in 1993 presented a workshop titled “From Kathleen Harrigan, Effie Kropp, Malo, leadership co-chair; Olivia An- and the current help center estab- Choice to Choices: Transforming an Nolan McKeown, Victoria Mon- derson, spirituality co-chair; Vivian lished in its place, on the exact spot Abortion Clinic Into a Pregnancy tefusco, Thomas Morris, Abigail Anderson, spirituality co-chair; and where more than 35,000 babies were Help Center.” n Mynatt, Mary Mariah Natividad, Laura Patterson, Emily Plank, Hayden Smith, John Staley, Eagle Scout award for Andrew Anne Tierney, Andrew Wells, Andrew Hanson received his Eagle Scout award in a and Caroline Wilson. n ceremony March 27 at St John Neumann Church in Farragut. Andrew stands between parents Robin and Walter Hanson. At right is George LeCrone Sr., chair- man of the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting. Mr. LeCrone presented Andrew a certificate from the National Catholic Committee on Scouting and a letter from the national-committee chairman (Col. John Hal- loran) and national chaplain (Father Stephen Salvador). COURTESY OF GEORGE LECRONE SR.

16 July 3, 2011 The Diocese of Knoxville Living our Roman Catholic faith in East Tennessee dioknox.orgThe East Tennessee Catholic The new Missal by Father Randy Stice From the Paraclete By Bethany Marinac Council of Young Catholic Women formed It’s time for our annual summer The Roman Canon: Eucharistic Prayer I Super Tuesday sales. Every The new Missal’s ‘formal equivalence’ clarifies what was obscured in previous English translations. Tuesday items in a different sec- The new mentorship program is sponsored by the Chattanooga Deanery CCW. tion of the store will be on sale. ucharistic Prayer I, also additions in terms of their content, the distinctive characteristics of the We are also extending our an- known as the Roman Canon, and without paraphrases or gloss- Roman Rite (the Catholic Church nual summer sale of books and is the most ancient and ven- es” (No. 20). In contrast to dynamic comprises more than 20 different gifts. Discounts will range from Eerable eucharistic prayer of the Ro- equivalence, formal equivalence rites, of which the Roman Rite is 25 percent to 75 percent. man Church. The central orations accounts for both meanings and the largest): “The Roman Rite is We have many choices for were set by the year 380. words. marked by a signal capacity for those seeking more informa- According to the General Instruc- Let me give a couple of ex- assimilating into itself spoken and tion on the new translation of tion of the Roman Missal, it is espe- amples. Comme le prevoit says that, sung texts, gestures, and rites de- the Roman Missal, which will be cially suited on days when it has although in Latin “a piling up” of rived from the customs and genius implemented on the first Sun- a proper text for either “In union adjectives “may increase the sense of diverse nations and particular day of Advent this year. Those with the whole Church . . .” or “Fa- of invocation,” in other languages Churches—both Eastern and West- interested in a DVD will appreci- ther, accept this offering . . .”; “it is “a succession of adjectives may ern—into a harmonious unity that ate A Biblical Walk Through the likewise especially appropriate for actually weaken the force of the transcends the boundaries of any Mass: Understanding What We Sundays” (No. 365). prayer” (No. 12). This principle single region” (No. 5). Say and Do in the Liturgy by Dr. A number of the changes in produced the following translation: A clear example of the different Edward Sri (Ascension Press, the translation of this eucharistic “from the many gifts you have giv- ways of translating expressions 2011, three-disk set, $74.95). prayer illustrate the difference en us, we offer you, God of glory derived from imperial courts is the The title is also available in between the method of translation and majesty, this holy and perfect prayer immediately following the book form. Another good book that guided the translation of the sacrifice.” “Holy, holy, holy.” on the new translation is The first (1974) and second (1985) edi- Omitted were three adjectives: In the current missal it reads, Mass: The Glory, the Mystery, tions of the Roman Missal and that pure, holy, and spotless. This prayer, “We come to you, Father, with the Tradition by Cardinal Donald which guided the translation of the translated according to the prin- praise and thanksgiving, through Wuerl and Mike Aquilina (Image third edition (2011). ciple of formal equivalence, will Jesus Christ your Son.” In the new Books, 2011, $21.99). The translation of the first two now read: “we, your servants and missal this will read, “To you, Recently our managers trav- editions was guided by the docu- your holy people, offer to your therefore, most merciful Father, we eled to a trade show where they ment Comme le prevoit, issued in glorious majesty, from the gifts make humble prayer and petition were able to talk to publishers of 1969. It represented the method that you have given us, this pure through Jesus Christ, your Son, our the new Missal. New editions of of translation known as dynamic victim, this holy victim, this spot- Lord” (emphasis added). Sunday and weekly missals for equivalence. less victim,” translating the three The translation of the liturgy into the faithful will not be available Monsignor James Moroney, adjectives pure, holy, and spotless vernacular languages is a relatively until after the first of the year. secretary of Vox Clara (the com- (emphasis added). recent development—the Church Our managers also spoke with mittee of bishops and experts who A second example of the differ- has only been doing this for about publishers about the revised advised the Holy See during the ence between dynamic and formal 45 years. In her humility, she has edition of the New American Bi- translation process), has said that equivalence concerns the use of acknowledged her own learning ble, which includes changes to dynamic equivalence “sought to deprecatory language expressing curve concerning the best method the Old Testament translation. re-imagine the Latin liturgical texts reverence and humility toward of translation and affirmed her From the trade show they in a fairly dynamic process which God. Correctly noting that phrases desire to ensure that the public brought back hundreds of often reconfigured the text and such as “We beseech,” “majesty,” prayer of the Church “may stand books, music, videos, and gifts. obscured certain aspects of its real and “most merciful” were taken secure as the authentic voice of the If you haven’t been in lately, meaning.” from forms of address to the sov- Church of God” (Liturgiam authen- you will be surprised at all the The translation of the third edi- ereign in the courts of Byzantium ticam, No. 7). n choices. n tion was guided by Liturgiam au- and Rome, Comme le prevoit (1969) thenticam (“Authentic Liturgy”), says that “it is necessary to study Father Stice is the diocesan director of Visit The Paraclete at 417 Erin issued in 2001. It reflects a method how far an attempt should be the Office of Worship and Liturgy. He Drive in Knoxville; call 865-588- known as formal equivalence, ac- made to offer equivalents in mod- can be reached at frrandy@dioknox. 0388; e-mail theparaclete cording to which “the original text, ern English” for these words. org. Comme le prevoit may be read @comcast.net; or visit the insofar as possible, must be trans- Liturgiam authenticam also ac- online at bit.ly/comme. Liturgiam au- store’s Facebook page at bit.ly/ lated integrally and in the most ex- knowledges these origins but con- thenticam may be read online at theparaclete. act manner, without omissions or tends that their inclusion is one of bit.ly/liturgiam. dioknox.orgThe East Tennessee Catholic The Diocese of Knoxville Living our Roman Catholic faith in East Tennessee July 3, 2011 17 Living the readings by Father Joseph Brando Weekday Readings duce as much as a hundredfold. There is the victory, but it’s not Sunday, July 3: Zechariah 9:9-10; without casualties. Psalm 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14; Romans Battlefield Earth Paul gives the Romans what The five Sundays of July depict the conflict between good and evil. 8:9, 11-13; Matthew 11:25-30 might be his moral to that story: Monday, July 4: Genesis 28:10-22; “The sufferings of this present time Psalm 91:1-4, 14-15; Matthew 9:18-26 or the next five weeks the problems. The girl could not survive are nothing compared to the glory Tuesday, July 5: Genesis 32:23- Sunday liturgy will offer us a with armed conflict as the only al- to be revealed.” 33; Psalm 17:1-3, 6-8, 15; Matthew close-up view of the most im- ternative. The king’s ardent desire is Yes, the good experience pain in 9:32-38 Fportant battle that ever took place, to bring her and her world to peace. our fight against evil. But these are Wednesday, July 6: Genesis 41:55-57 namely the struggle between good What the king must do for his ad- labor pains promising the birth of and 42:5-7, 17-24; Psalm 33:2-3, 10- and evil. On one side we have Jesus, opted daughter, God must do for us. new life in us who will experience 11, 18-19; Matthew 10:1-7 the Son of God; on the other we find Accordingly, Matthew publishes a the redemption of our bodies. Thus, Thursday, July 7: Genesis 44:18-21, the evil that corrupts the human writ of freedom from God, inviting we receive the information we need 23-29 and 45:1-5; Psalm 105:16-21; condition. Theologically, we know humanity to seek rest from the labor to explain the problem of pain. Put- Matthew 10:7-15 the war is over and evil has been and heavy burdens the sinful world ting it all together, we can see that Friday, July 8: Genesis 46:1-7, 28-30; defeated. Yet here in our world of has laid upon us. We must rise up pain is unavoidable, but God can Psalm 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40; space and time, we are still in com- and become aware of the power make it lead to true freedom and Matthew 10:16-23 bat. We live in an environment that God has given us. salvation. Saturday, July 9: Genesis 49:29-32 continues to defy God. Then Paul makes the scene dramat- and 50:15-26; Psalm 105:1-4, 6-7; The readings for July present a ic with his description of the power Sunday, July 17: God heals our Matthew 10:24-33 battle scene in which the Lord and we are given: “If the Spirit of the battle wounds Sunday, July 10: Isaiah 55:10-11; our sinful world are engaged. We one who raised Jesus from the dead In the background we hear strains Psalm 65:10-14; Romans 8:18-23; learn how to live holy lives while dwells in you, the one who raised from the Book of Wisdom. It tells us Matthew 13:1-23 we are surrounded by sin. As we Christ from the dead will give life to that the goodness of God is made Monday, July 11: Memorial, Bene­ read the New Testament passages your mortal bodies also through his manifest when we recognize that he dict, abbot, Exodus 1:8-14, 22; Psalm week by week, we are also treated to Spirit that dwells in you.” allows us to repent for our sins. God 124:1-8; Matthew 10:34–11:1 an exquisite duet between the 13th With these words Paul encourages is clement. When we find ourselves Tuesday, July 12: Exodus 2:1-15; chapter of Matthew (the parables of us to join the king. When we are wounded in our struggles with evil, Psalm 69:3, 14, 30-31, 33-34; Matthew the kingdom) and the eighth chapter with Christ, the power that raised we can depend on God to heal us. 11:20-24 of Romans—two of the most poi- him from the dead is also with us. All we need to do is approach God Wednesday, July 13: Exodus 3:1-6, gnant chapters in the entire Bible. No demonic force can defeat us. It with repentance. No matter how 9-12; Psalm 103:1-4, 6-7; Matthew When they are juxtaposed, we is with this power that we enter the deeply sin has scarred us, we can 11:25-27 are opened up to amazing insights battle between good and evil. recover and press on. Thursday, July 14: Memorial, Blessed about God’s active participation in Looking at today’s parables of the Kateri Tekakwitha, virgin, Exodus 3:13- our personal life. Finally, provid- Sunday, July 10: The battle begins kingdom, we learn about our mas- 20; Psalm 105:1, 5, 8-9, 24-27; Mat­ ing a background for these biblical Isaiah sets today’s scene. He reveals ter’s patience. His coolness in the thew 11:28-30 giants, the Old Testament masters the continuing cycle of life that heat of battle is a true comfort. The Friday, July 15: Memorial, Bonaven­ succinctly express perennial truths. starts with rain. The rain renders parable of the weeds and the wheat ture, bishop, doctor of the Church, Exo­ July in Year A is truly an operatic the soil fertile. Into this prepared teaches us how God defeats evil. dus 11:10–12:14; Psalm 116:12-13, masterpiece. ground, the sower plants his seeds. Whereas most farmers would im- 15-18; Matthew 12:1-8 Finally, we rejoice in the bread that mediately have made their workers Saturday, July 16: Exodus 12:37-42; Sunday, July 3: The battle lines results. Then the cycle is repeated. pull out the weeds the enemy had Psalm 136:1, 23-24, 10-15; Matthew are drawn If that’s the big picture, Jesus’ par- planted, Christ is looking not so 12:14-21 The prophet Zechariah opens the able of the sower zooms in on the much to win a momentary success Sunday, July 17: Wisdom 12:13, first movement with the lovely vi- details. He introduces the sower at the beginning but rather total 16-19; Psalm 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16; Ro­ sion of a little girl who is found and after he has prepared the soil. He is conquest at the end. That triumph mans 8:26-27; Matthew 13:24-43 adopted by a kind but powerful doing the hard work of transporting comes at the harvest, when the Monday, July 18: Exodus 14:5-18; king. Thus begins the battle between the seed to the field and scattering weeds are pulled up and burned. Exodus 15:1-6; Matthew 12:38-42 good and evil. The king is divine, it. There some of it falls on roads In the parable of the mustard Tuesday, July 19: Exodus 14:21–15:1; and the young lady is innocent yet or rocky ground or among thorns. seed Jesus teaches that we may look Exodus 15:8-10, 12, 17; Matthew tainted by her environment. The These seeds don’t survive. Only small now and be unwanted, but 12:46-50 king must eliminate the various the seed that falls on good ground, our growth is unstoppable and our Wednesday, July 20: Exodus 16:1-5, armaments stored in Israel that pre- which the farmer presumably had presence at the end inevitable. Readings continued on page 19 sume war is the only answer to life’s tilled and fertilized, grows to pro- The message of the parable of

18 July 3, 2011 The Diocese of Knoxville Living our Roman Catholic faith in East Tennessee dioknox.orgThe East Tennessee Catholic Readings continued from page 18 duce as much as a hundredfold. the yeast is that the job may take field in which he found the treasure. gift he could give. 9-15; Psalm 78:18-19, 23-28; Matthew There is the victory, but it’s not us as much time as it would for a The field too was valuable. Perhaps Externally, it looked like a miracu- 13:1-9 without casualties. small amount of yeast to leaven 200 people around him could use his lous meal of loaves and fish. Actual- Thursday, July 21: Exodus 19:1-2, Paul gives the Romans what pounds of flour, but we can change help and do him favors in return. ly, he was offering them his very life 9-11, 16-20; Daniel 3:52-56; Matthew might be his moral to that story: our surroundings from bad to good. Then the fortune he found might for food. It was what was to become 13:10-17 “The sufferings of this present time The mission will be accomplished have yielded more joy than the the Eucharist. First he healed them, Friday, July 22: Memorial, Mary Mag­ are nothing compared to the glory despite our shortcomings and original treasure. then he offered them himself. dalene, Exodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19:8- to be revealed.” deficiencies. The kingdom of God is not for in- But his gift was not merely for 11; John 20:1-2, 11-18 Yes, the good experience pain in Paul adds another factor sup- dividualists. It’s only when our soul those present. He had seen to it Saturday, July 23: Exodus 24:3-8; our fight against evil. But these are porting our side: the Spirit. Even if touches and makes a difference in there were leftovers to be distribut- Psalm 50:1-2, 5-6, 14-15; Matthew labor pains promising the birth of we have no idea how to pray when another person’s life that the king- ed to others. Like the mustard seed 13:24-30 new life in us who will experience times get tough, the Spirit will sure- dom becomes alive and continues to and the yeast, the kingdom of God Sunday, July 24: 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12; the redemption of our bodies. Thus, ly provide us the aid we need: “The grow as we all grow closer in Christ. was expanding and growing more Psalm 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-130; Ro­ we receive the information we need Spirit comes to the aid of our weak- Like a pearl of great price, the king- and more powerful. It was starting mans 8:28-30; Matthew 13:44-52 to explain the problem of pain. Put- ness . . . [he] intercedes [for us] with dom is worth going “all in” to pos- to bear a hundredfold, as the sow- Monday, July 25: Feast, James, ting it all together, we can see that inexpressible groaning.” sess. It is a wise move in life to bet er’s seed became the bread of life for apostle, 2 Corinthians 4:7-15; Psalm pain is unavoidable, but God can The Trinity is with us as our au- everything we have (even accepting everyone. 126:1-6; Matthew 20:20-28 make it lead to true freedom and toimmune system. The Holy Spirit poverty) in order to gain Christ and The eighth chapter of Paul’s Letter Tuesday, July 26: Memorial, Joachim salvation. starts working within us even when his kingdom. to the Romans has been following and Anne, parents of the Blessed Virgin we are not conscious of our own Paul, once again, delivers the clos- Matthew’s 13th chapter all month. Mary, Exodus 33:7-11 and 34:5-9, 28; Sunday, July 17: God heals our needs or how to deal with them. ing line. He sums up this episode Who else could put the final word Psalm 103:6-13; Matthew 13:36-43 battle wounds God is with us now to lead us out of by teaching that “all things work on what had just happened between Wednesday, July 27: Exodus 34:29- In the background we hear strains temptation and deliver us from evil. out for good for those who love Jesus and his people as they heard 35; Psalm 99:5-7, 9; Matthew 13:44-46 from the Book of Wisdom. It tells us God, who are called according to his of the death of John? Thursday, July 28: Exodus 40:16-21, that the goodness of God is made Sunday, July 24: We can become purpose.” “Who will separate us from the 34-38; Psalm 84:3-6, 8, 11; Matthew manifest when we recognize that he God’s special agents He calls us, justifies us, and glori- love of Christ? Will anguish, or dis- 13:47-53 allows us to repent for our sins. God The Old Testament introduction to fies us in one great sweep. That’s tress, or persecution, or famine, or Friday, July 29: Memorial, Martha, is clement. When we find ourselves this Sunday’s Scripture readings is why we do not have to worry in the nakedness, or peril, or the sword?” Leviticus 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34-37; wounded in our struggles with evil, the story in which Solomon, at the battle between good and evil. We The right answer is an emphatic no. Psalm 81:3-6, 10-11; John 11:19-27 we can depend on God to heal us. beginning of his reign, responds to are already conformed to the image Rather, we conquer even in the face Saturday, July 30: Leviticus 25:1, All we need to do is approach God God’s offer to give him any gift he of the Son. We should live as con- of the senseless murder of a saint. 8-17; Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 7-8; Matthew with repentance. No matter how wanted. The king asked for an un- quering heroes. That is the bottom line. God’s love 14:1-12 deeply sin has scarred us, we can derstanding heart, and he received is invincible. With that love, we can Sunday, July 31: Isaiah 55:1-3; Psalm recover and press on. much more along with it. We must Sunday, July 31: A taste of reality accomplish mighty deeds in Christ. 145:8-9, 15-18; Romans 8:35, 37-39; Looking at today’s parables of the develop the same kind of cleverness We have completed the parables This leaves us with a melodic Matthew 14:13-21 kingdom, we learn about our mas- if we want our actions to be blessed of the kingdom, but now, after the conclusion from the Prophet Isa- Monday, Aug. 1: Memorial, Alphonsus ter’s patience. His coolness in the by God. theory, comes bleak reality. The par- iah, which completes the month of Liguori, bishop, doctor of the Church, heat of battle is a true comfort. The What makes Solomon’s decision so ables were not meant to present pie- struggle and victory, of death and Numbers 11:4-15; Psalm 81:12-17; parable of the weeds and the wheat important? Historically, it averted a in-the-sky feel-good theology. Jesus eternal life: “All who are thirsty, Matthew 14:22-36 teaches us how God defeats evil. civil war and led to an era of growth, meant every word seriously. come to the water! You who have Tuesday, Aug. 2: Numbers 12:1- Whereas most farmers would im- wealth, and peace that has not since Right after the parables of the no money, come, receive grain and 13; Psalm 51:3-7, 12-13; Matthew mediately have made their workers been seen in the Holy Land. The son kingdom, Matthew narrates the eat. . . . Come to me heedfully. Lis- 14:22-36 pull out the weeds the enemy had who reigned after Solomon did not execution of John the Baptist. Jesus ten, that you may have life. I will Wednesday, Aug. 3: Numbers 13:1-2 planted, Christ is looking not so possess such wisdom, and the coun- retreats to Galilee, and the crowd renew with you the everlasting and 13:25–14:1, 26-29, 34-35; Psalm much to win a momentary success try split violently in two. follows him. It is the worst of times. covenant, the benefits assured to 106:6-7, 13-14, 21-23; Matthew at the beginning but rather total Jesus presents us with just such The enemy is violent and strikes David.” 15:21-28 conquest at the end. That triumph wisdom in today’s Gospel: three with tragic effect. Yet the force of So the curtain comes down on a Thursday, Aug. 4: Memorial, John comes at the harvest, when the short parables of the kingdom that good responds with love. With char- month of readings that take us from Mary Vianney, priest, Numbers 20:1-13; weeds are pulled up and burned. let us know how to live. ity, we can turn the tide and create the brink of defeat to ultimate vic- Psalm 95:1-2, 6-9; Matthew 16:13-23 In the parable of the mustard First we find a buried treasure. A the best of times. tory. All that remains is us and the Friday, Aug. 5: Deuteronomy 4:32-40; seed Jesus teaches that we may look not-so-wise man would grab it and That’s what happens in the Gos- saving water. We enter it and find Psalm 77:12-16, 21; Matthew 16:24-28 small now and be unwanted, but cash in as soon as possible. Chances pel. The crowd finds Jesus and eternal life with God. n Saturday, Aug. 6: Feast, the Transfigu­ our growth is unstoppable and our are he wouldn’t keep his money for shows him love. They moved Jesus’ ration of the Lord, Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14; presence at the end inevitable. any length of time. If he were wise, heart. He responded by giving them Father Brando is the pastor of St. Mary Psalm 97:1-2, 5-6, 9; 2 Peter 1:16-19; The message of the parable of he’d look around and consider the a gift in return. It was the greatest Parish in Gatlinburg. Matthew 17:1-9 n dioknox.orgThe East Tennessee Catholic The Diocese of Knoxville Living our Roman Catholic faith in East Tennessee July 3, 2011 19 Marriage enrichment: Life and dignity by Paul Simoneau NFP Awareness Week By Marian Christiana Time management and prayer Would you like to have a deeper The Church and her saints remind us that prayer transforms our finite time and works. level of intimacy with your spouse? How about better com- nce again I was late sub- Each day Blessed Mother Teresa humanitarian. That’s why Blessed munication? Is it hard to find mitting my column. Time would take up anew our Lord’s John Paul II would say, “The world time for each other? What if I got away from me, and I command to feed the multitude: needs more than just social reform- told you there was something Owas reminded of the old maxim “You give them something to eat” ers. It needs saints” (address to you both could do for your mar- on which all time-management (Matthew 14:16). Certainly she may Catholic educators, Sept. 12, 1987, riage that would benefit all of practices are based: “For every have been tempted to ask the same No. 10). these areas, and you wouldn’t minute spent organizing, an hour question the disciples did: “Are we Pope Benedict XVI highlights have to leave your home to do is earned.” But honestly, my lack to go and spend 200 days’ wages Blessed Mother Teresa’s example as it? Would you be interested? of time lately has more to do with for bread to feed them?” (Mark “a clear illustration of the fact that If the answer is yes, here’s a lack of prayer than with a lack of 6:37). time devoted to God in prayer not your chance to explore the organizational skills. But she never forgot that the sec- only does not detract from effective benefits of natural family plan- In a day when so many obsess ond part of this command—“Bring and loving service to our neigh- ning (NFP). Each year the U.S. over their use of time, Catholic au- them here to me”—required her bor but is in fact the inexhaustible Conference of Catholic Bishops thor Dr. Peter Kreeft offers a much- first to give Christ the “five loaves source of that service,” he writes. designates an NFP Awareness needed perspective. “We have time and two fishes” of her finite time “It is time to reaffirm the impor- Week to coincide with the an- and prayer backwards,” he says. and resources (Matthew 14:18). tance of prayer in the face of activ- niversary of the encyclical Hu- “We think time determines prayer, Each day she would confidently ism and the growing secularism of manae Vitae, promulgated by but prayer determines time. We bring her meager offering before many Christians engaged in chari- Pope Paul VI on July 25, 1968. think our lack of time is the cause Christ as the disciples first did table work” (Deus caritas est, “God The document, which can be of our lack of prayer, but our lack when Jesus “looked up to heaven, is Love,” Nos. 36, 37). read online at bit.ly/humanae- of prayer is the cause of our lack of and blessed, and broke and gave Blessed Mother Teresa’s prayer vitae, articulates Catholic beliefs time” (www.peterkreeft.com). the loaves to his disciples . . .” was not unique to her or other about human sexuality, conjugal Properly speaking, one cannot (Matthew 14:19). saints. Her spiritual practices love, and responsible parent- manage time but only activities Although at the end of some days were steeped in the prayer of the hood. This year’s awareness within a given time frame. Unfor- it may not have looked as though Church: the Liturgy of the Hours. week runs from July 24 through tunately, too few identify prayer there were any baskets of left- As the prayer of the body of Christ, 30. as the most critical element for the overs, at least in the material sense, its purpose is “the sanctification of Consider five benefits NFP efficient and effective use of time. Blessed Mother Teresa always the day and of the whole range of can provide to your marriage: That is why Pope Paul VI reminds seemed to have an excess of love. human activity” (General Instruction n Open communication: You us that “in the tradition of the Because she never withheld from of the Liturgy of the Hours, No. 11). cannot effectively practice NFP Church every call to action is first God the gift of her time, and above There is no better time manage- without improving your level of all a call to prayer.” all the gift of herself, she was al- ment than time sanctification. To of communication with your It is safe to say that Blessed ways able to give love in a measure learn more, visit www.divineoffice. spouse. Mother Teresa of Calcutta never of superabundance. Above all, she org. n A stronger bond: Talking took a course in time management, gave Christ. In closing, let us heed the words about the intricacies of fertil- yet few people were more efficient Her prayer allowed God’s grace of Blessed Pope John Paul II: “Do ity signs and interpreting those with their time and resources. and love to fortify her human not be afraid to give your time to signs creates a bond that only When asked how she was able to works and to transform them into Christ!” He “knows the secret of the two of you share. accomplish so much and with such divine works of human hands. time . . . and time given to Christ is n Increased appreciation of inti- renewed vigor each day, she point- She never worried about whether never time lost, but is rather time macy: Experiencing times of pe- ed to the tabernacle before which she had enough food to give, only gained” (Dies Domini, “On Keeping riodic abstinence helps couples she spent so much time in prayer. whether she had enough love to the Lord’s Day Holy,” No. 7). find other ways to show their She knew that if she was to do the offer. Somehow the material needs Ending with my traditional play love and respect for each other. seemingly impossible, she needed a were also met. upon the words of Pope Paul VI, n Mutual decision making: For daily miracle of the multiplication It was not the fruit of her own “If you want peace . . . ,” offer your NFP to be successful, both of loaves, as when Jesus fed 5,000 time and resources she sought to time to God. n spouses must be involved 100 with only five loaves and two fish give but the fruit of her commu- percent. Decisions concern- (Matthew 14:13-21, Mark 6:34-44, nion with God. This is what distin- Mr. Simoneau directs the diocesan Jus- Marriage continued on page 21 Luke 9:10-17). guished her works from that of a tice and Peace Office.

20 July 3, 2011 The Diocese of Knoxville Living our Roman Catholic faith in East Tennessee dioknox.orgThe East Tennessee Catholic Once upon a time by Monsignor Xavier Mankel Marriage continued from page 20 ing sexual activity cannot be one-sided. n Lifelong marriage: The divorce Turning back the clock a half-century rate for couples practicing NFP A golden jubilarian recalls the eve and day of his priestly ordination and remembers his classmates. is less than 5 percent. Divorce in the general population in ay 27, 2011, will be a date sacristy of Nashville’s Cathedral of can College in Rome. We also try 2010 was slightly more than 50 that in the future years the Incarnation for vesting as the to claim as a classmate sometimes percent. might be researched by deacons we still were. another priest who was ordained To learn more, visit the U.S. Mbiographers, church historians, mu- We processed into the beautiful in December 1961, Father Joe Breen bishops’ NFP page at usccb. sicians, and genealogists because of cathedral, which then seated more (Nashville), but he is still listed as org/prolife/issues/nfp or for a solemn Mass celebrated at 6 that than a thousand persons. The place a member of the class of 1962. He yourmarriage.org/catholic- evening at Holy Ghost Church in was packed with families and other too studied at the North American marriage/church-teachings/ Knoxville on the occasion of this friends, priests, and laity, to see College. family-planning. writer’s golden jubilee of ordina- Bishop William L. Adrian, D.D., Where are these priests today? To find an NFP teacher in your tion to the holy priesthood. ordain to the priesthood seven Father Bill Boltman left active area, visit bit.ly/dioknox-nfp, We shall not treat of the event men who had spent at least eight ministry several years ago and has www.ccli.org, or www.fertility here for at least two reasons: we years in proximate preparation for died. Father George Hutton died care.org. Note that home-study already have well-done CDs and the sacred moment: Jack Atkinson before his silver jubilee as a priest. materials are also available from DVDs of the event, and we are and Bill Boltman (Memphis), Pat Father Bill Jolly left active ministry www.ccli.org. n much too close to that splendid Connor and George Hutton (Nash- and stays busy at his home parish, evening to term it history—yet. ville), Bill Jolly (Norris), Xavier St. Joseph in Norris. Mrs. Christiana is coordinator of However, it might be worth our Mankel (Knoxville), and Jim Sullins Father Jim Sullins also left active the diocesan Marriage Prepara- while to turn back just one half- (Nashville). ministry and died recently. Father tion and Enrichment Office. century and speak of those things I remember that the carpeted Richmond Gill left active ministry that brought us to that delightful floor was not all that hard as we before Memphis became a separate celebration a few weeks ago. lay prostrate for the Litany of the diocese and lives out west. It was quite cool in Nashville on Saints, that the cathedral choir Father Jack Atkinson is retired Chattanoogans for May 26, 1961. I spent the night at was good, and that Bishop Adrian and lives at Villa Vianney in beloved St. Bernard Convent on preached a good sermon that took a Memphis. He adopts neglected Life hosts annual Hillsboro Road, as many ordinands long time. greyhounds. Father Pat Connor banquet before me had done over the years. In those days before concel- is retired, living in Nashville’s St. My aunt, Sister Mary Scholastica ebration we participated in the Henry Parish, where he helps out Chattanoogans for Life held Mankel, RSM, had walked those ordination Mass clad in priestly with both weekday and Sunday its eighth annual Respect Life very halls before succumbing to the vestments. Our first Masses were Masses very regularly. Banquet on May 6 at The Chat- Spanish influenza on Oct. 18, 1918, celebrated the next day at our I am number eight. tanoogan hotel. This year’s when on mission to Sacred Heart various parishes from Memphis I serve as the pastor of Knox- speaker and entertainer was School in Lawrenceburg. Sister was to Norris. The Catholic Church of ville’s Holy Ghost Parish, having pro-life advocate and singer only 28 years old when God called the early sixties was still giving come in August 1997, and as one of Tony Meléndez. her home. the appearance that the Church the diocesan vicars general to Bish- Mr. Meléndez was born with- At the convent that evening Militant was almost the Church op Richard Stika. I am the modera- out arms and plays guitar with were my own blood sister, Sister Triumphant. tor of the diocesan, deanery, and his feet. He gained national Georgeanna Mankel, RSM, and Please remember that this was parish councils of Catholic Women; fame when he played “Never Be my classmate from old St. Mary’s more than a year before the Second moderator of the Knoxville Ladies the Same” on his guitar for Pope School and Knoxville Catholic Vatican Council convened. People of Charity; and chaplain of Knights John Paul II on Sept. 15, 1987, High School (the Magnolia Avenue knelt along the marble Communion of Columbus Council 645. in Los Angeles. Since then Mr. campus) Sister Jolita Hughes, RSM, railing to receive our first priestly My great joy is transporting my Mélendez has performed across whom God called home on Febru- blessing. Some folks received that 99-year-old mother to daily Mass. the United States and in 40 for- ary 22, 2001, at age 65. blessing from all seven of us, others She joined into full communion eign countries and been the re- I joined my six classmates (four from only one. with the Catholic Church in March cipient of numerous awards and others from St. Mary’s Seminary in The eighth member of our class 1942 and maintains the “first fer- honors. Baltimore, and one each from St. of 1961, Richmond Gill (Memphis), vor” of a recent convert to this very The opening invocation at Meinrad Seminary and Theological had been ordained in summer 1960, moment. the banquet was given by the College at the Catholic University a reward for being among the very Praise God from whom all bless- Rev. Gary Scott of Middle Valley of America in Washington) in the top students at the North Ameri- ings flow. n Life continued on page 23 dioknox.orgThe East Tennessee Catholic The Diocese of Knoxville Living our Roman Catholic faith in East Tennessee July 3, 2011 21 Signal Mountain man ordained a Jesuit priest

T he Jesuits of the New Orleans Province celebrated the ordination of four men to the priesthood—including Father Jeffery C. Johnson, SJ, originally from Signal Mountain—on June 4. Bishop Roger P. Morin of Biloxi, Miss., presided over the Mass and ordination at the Church of the Most Holy Name of Jesus in New Orleans. Father Johnson, the son of Clint and Helen Johnson, attended Vanderbilt University on scholarship. He earned a bachelor’s degree in English before serving for five years as a naval officer. As a diocesan seminarian, he studied theology at the University of St. Mary of the Lake near Chicago. He entered the Society of Jesus in 2001, after which he earned a master’s degree in English literature and creative writ- ing from Fordham University. Before beginning his regency, he co- produced the hourlong documentary film Father Jeffery C. Johnson, SJ Xavier, which was narrated by actor Liam Neeson, televised nationally on PBS, and dis- tributed to Jesuit schools throughout the United States. He then went on to Jesuit High School in Tampa as a teacher, chaplain of the baseball and soc- cer teams, and moderator of the school newspaper. He also developed the school’s first advanced-placement course in English literature. Father Johnson will soon complete his licentiate in sacred theology at Bos- ton College School of Theology and Ministry, after which he will become associate pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in New Orleans. n

Workshop set on new edition of Roman Missal F ather Randy Stice; Sister Mary Timothea Elliott, RSM; and Faerie Pa- bich will present a workshop on the third edition of the Roman Missal from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6 at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Catholic high schools celebrate graduation 2011 Father Stice, director of the diocesan Worship and Liturgy Office, will Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga celebrated its 130th graduation week- present “Introducing the Third Edition of the Roman Missal.” Sister Timo- end with a May 21 Mass at the Basilica of Sts. Peter & Paul and commencement thea, director of the Christian Formation Office, will speak on the topic at Memorial Auditorium the following day. Seen in the commencement photo at “The Bible in the Mass.” Mrs. Pabich, director of music and liturgy at Sa- top are (from left) Bishop Richard F. Stika, superintendent of Catholic Schools Dr. cred Heart, will present “New Music for the New Missal.” Sherry Morgan, Sts. Peter and Paul rector Father George Schmidt, school spiritual Cost of the workshop is $15, and lunch is included if payment is received director Father Augustine Idra, AJ, academic dean Pat Landry, dean of students by July 29. Vegetarian lunches are available. John Mullin, and principal Perry Storey. The top five students of NDHS’s class of Register and pay online by visiting bit.ly/missal-workshop. To pay by 2011 were Joseph Dorris, valedictorian; Kendric Vaughn Ng, salutatorian; Kenna check, download a registration form at dioknox.org/wp-content/events/ Rewcastle; Machen Picard; and Renee Prochazka. Ninety-six percent of the 125 RegFormAug6.pdf and return it with payment. For more information, call graduates will attend four-year colleges. About 90 percent of the class received Eunice Stearns or Father Stice at 865-584-3307. n scholarship offers. Knoxville Catholic High School’s commencement was held May 21 at the school’s Blaine Stadium. In the bottom photo Dr. Morgan embraces Susie Rowland, chosen as the school’s teacher of the year. The top five KCHS students Choirs are invited to take part in ‘festival of choirs’ were Carla Javier, valedictorian; Alex Daigle, salutatorian; Hillary Lawrence; Anna Mire; and Marek Twarzynski. Ninety-three percent of the 169 graduates have been C hurch choirs are invited to be part of a “festival of choirs” at Worship offered scholarships, and the same percentage of the class will attend four-year col- in the City, to be held Aug. 26 and 27 at World’s Fair Park in Knoxville. leges. KCHS’s class of 2011 has seven National Merit Semifinalists—more than Interested choirs should e-mail [email protected]. Tickets and more the 10 other Catholic high schools in the state combined. Top photo courtesy of information may be obtained online at worshipinthecity.com. n Gayle Schoenborn. Bottom photo by Deacon Patrick Murphy-Racey

22 July 3, 2011 The Diocese of Knoxville Living our Roman Catholic faith in East Tennessee dioknox.orgThe East Tennessee Catholic Life continued from page 21 Baptist Church in Hixson. Jim Bello again served as emcee. Monsignor Al Humbrecht gave the closing invocation. The Brother Cajetan Me- morial Award, named for the late Alexian Brother Cajetan Gavranich, was presented by Frances King to Donald O’Connor. Mr. O’Connor, a pa- rishioner of Sts. Peter and Paul in Chattanooga, has been involved in the pro-life movement in Chat- tanooga since the days of Roe v. Wade. He has spent countless hours praying in front of abortion clinics and handing out pro-life literature. He has been a long- time member of the Pro-Life Ma- jority Coalition of Chattanooga (ProMaCC), a group that helped rid Chattanooga of its abortion clinic 18 years ago and helps keep the city the largest metro- politan area in America without an abortion clinic. The banquet drew more than

MARY C. WEAVER 300 guests from Chattanooga, Nearly $1.8 million in volunteer work Cleveland, and Knoxville. Jane Carter, immediate past president of the Knoxville Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, poses with a check that represents The day began with a prayer the dollar value of KDCCW members’ volunteer work for the Church over a 12-month period. The photo was taken May 6, service at the National Memo- during the organization’s annual convention. Council members presented the check to Bishop Richard F. Stika on June 21. rial for the Unborn in Chatta- nooga. Father Augustine Idra, AJ, led the service, and U.S. Brother Maro Cannon, CFA, dies at age 95 Rep. Chuck Fleischmann spoke about pro-life bills in Congress lexian Brother Maro (Joseph) two sisters. and reaffirmed his commitment Cannon of Signal Mountain Survivors include nieces Patricia to the cause. died Saturday, June 4, at Kelliher and Sister Judy Cannon, A pro-life Mass at the Basilica AErlanger Medical Center in Chatta- RSM; nephews Gerry and Patrick of Sts. Peter and Paul, celebrat- nooga. He was 95. Cannon; and numerous cousins, ed by Monsignor Humbrecht, Born July 11, 1915, he was or- great-nieces, and great-nephews. followed the prayer service. dained a priest in 1985. He had been Memorial contributions may be The choir was led by Jeff Roue- an active member of the Alexian made to the Lone Oak Community ché of St. Stephen Parish in Brothers since entering the congre- Center in Signal Mountain or to the Chattanooga. gation in 1941. Alexian Village Employee Educa- Mr. Meléndez also performed He served the congregation as tion Fund. earlier in the day for children, a registered nurse, a food-service A vigil service was held in the St. adults, and staff at Signal Cen- director, a bookkeeper, the director Augustine Chapel in Signal Moun- ters in Chattanooga. of candidates, and a member of the tain on Wednesday, June 8. Chattanoogans for Life is pastoral care staff. The funeral Mass was held searching for a new leader, as Brother Maro was preceded in Thursday, June 9, with Bishop Rich- Brother Maro Cannon, CFA longtime president Cindy Ked- death by his parents, Patrick Joseph ard F. Stika presiding. A graveside rowski is stepping down. Those Cannon and Ella Josephine Walsh service followed in Mount Olivet Condolences may be posted at interested should call the orga- Cannon, and his four brothers and Cemetery, Chattanooga. www.chattanoogaeastchapel.com. n nization at 423-290-7314. n dioknox.orgThe East Tennessee Catholic The Diocese of Knoxville Living our Roman Catholic faith in East Tennessee July 3, 2011 23 From the wire

Seminarians want to be ‘part of solution’ to abuse crisis Rectors say candidates for the priesthood are more thoroughly vetted than ever before. By Patricia Zapor

WASHINGTON (CNS)—Most of behind the abuse scandal. been thoroughly vetted by the dio- them hadn’t even been born when “Just yesterday,” he said, one of cese or religious order he hopes to the events occurred that came to the five men interviewed as part of join. All three administrators said define the U.S. sexual-abuse crisis the admission process said “one rea- recent seminary students have had among priests. But many men who son he wanted to pursue the priest- background checks and more psy- entered the seminary in the past hood is that he has had good experi- chological screening than previous decade say they want to prove that ences with priests and he wants to generations ever received. The stu- priests are good people. show that priests are good and that dents are also more open to discuss- A decade after the clergy sex- priests are part of the solution.” ing topics such as sexuality, celibacy, abuse scandal exploded in the news, All three administrators said their and appropriate relationships, they several seminaries contacted by seminaries didn’t add much mate- said. Catholic News Service reported the rial to the curriculum related to celi- Woodward said that 20 years ago, same motivation among men who bacy and appropriate behavior but “you would mention the word celi- have entered the schools in the past began emphasizing it more. bacy, and everyone froze. It was like 10 years: “They all said they want to In a “causes and context” report you took all the air out of the room.” be part of the solution,” said Father on sexual abuse released by the Even 15 years ago, Woodward said, Thomas Baima, vice president and U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops CNS PHOTO/GREGORY A. SHEMITZ “it was as if they had never heard the provost at Mundelein Seminary in in May, the section on seminaries Well screened Students attend a Scrip­ word, as if it had not been mentioned Illinois. described a slow evolution in the ture class at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Yon­ as a part of the job description, even Seminaries have adapted their ad- emphasis on chaste celibacy in the kers, N.Y., in this 2008 file photo. Several though we know it had been.” missions process and curriculum to curriculum at seminaries. seminary administrators say that many ap­ Father Drilling said at Christ the reflect an increased emphasis on un- The report, “The Causes and Con- plicants cite an interest in being “a part of King, which is now the seminary of derstanding the role and demands text of Sexual Abuse of Minors by the solution” after the sexual-abuse crisis. the Diocese of Buffalo, N.Y. (it was of celibacy and on what is called Catholic Priests in the United States, administered by the Franciscans’ “human development.” But the 1950-2010,” was conducted by re- reference to “psychosexual develop- Holy Name Province until 1990), all common theme voiced by seminary searchers at the John Jay College of ment, capacity to live a celibate life, seminarians receive Virtus training administrators asked about what Criminal Justice of the City Univer- and a minimum of two years of con- about sex abuse. That includes re- has changed is that applicants say sity of New York and commissioned tinent living before entry.” ceiving and responding to monthly they want to counteract the nega- by the National Review Board, a lay Franciscan Sister Katarina Schuth, updates, just as do all the priests of tive image of the priesthood that the body created in 2002 under the bish- a professor of religion at the Univer- the Buffalo Diocese. abuse scandal created. ops’ “Charter for the Protection of sity of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn., Father Baima, who has been at “More often than not they say Children and Young People.” and an expert on seminary educa- Mundelein for 11 years, said that they come because they want to It said that in the five editions of tion who consulted on the John Jay as the abuse scandal exploded a prove that there are good priests,” the “Program of Priestly Formation” study, told Catholic News Service decade ago, “the worry was that said R. Scott Woodward, dean at published between 1971 and 2005, that seminaries started putting more it would destroy vocations. We’ve the Oblate School of Theology in the section devoted to formation emphasis on healthy development found the opposite.” San Antonio. “They want people for chaste celibacy grew from “four of relationships and the role of celi- The men who come emphasize to know that religious life and the relatively brief paragraphs” in the bacy in the early to mid-1990s. that they want to be part of the so- priesthood are still valuable. They first edition to greatly expanded Like the seminary administrators, lution, and “it’s a theme that cuts feel that’s a part of their mission.” information on celibacy and the in- Sister Katarina said the subjects of across all types of students,” no Father Peter Drilling, rector of tegration of “human formation” into celibacy and appropriate behavior matter whether they’re young or Christ the King Seminary in East all other aspects of formation. have long been addressed in semi- older. Aurora, N.Y., said he also has no- “High standards and vigilance naries but perhaps without a deep “They say, ‘We want to serve the ticed a marked change in attitudes are urged pertaining to sexuality, understanding of the psychology of church, and we want the church to in the 25 years he has been associ- affective maturity, and capacity to those topics and appropriate educa- be proud of us,’” he said. n ated with the seminary. More recent live celibate chastity,” the report tion on how they affect people. applicants are much more aware of advised. It also commented on ex- By the time an applicant gets to a Copyright 2011 Catholic News Service/ and willing to discuss the problems panded norms for admission, with seminary these days, he’s already U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

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