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McHenry Catholics Host Annual Prayer Breakfast Father “Rocky” Hoffman greets Mass-goers before the breakfast. (Observer photos/Amanda Hudson) page 3 Montini eighth-grade students attended and served as pallbearers at the funeral Mass for five infants on Oct. 3 at St. Patrick Parish in Annual Collection McHenry. Helps Universal Church The Mission Appeal collection will be conducted Five Who Were Forgotten Oct. 21-22 in Rockford Diocese parishes. page 4 Are Finally Laid to Rest By Amanda Hudson News Editor Catholics, Lutherans Vow to Fight Human MCHENRY—Baby John Patrick. Trafficking in Rockford Baby Angel Marie. Baby twins Thomas Peter and Matthew James. Baby Maria Annual Ecumenical Brunch Elizabeth. panel raises critical topic. The names of the five children were page 7 solemnly read at a late-morning Mass at St. Patrick Parish, here, on Oct. 3, their tiny caskets resting on a table before the altar, a rose on each. Angel Marie was stillborn at six months in 2007. The twins miscarried in 1997 when their mother was assault- ed. Maria Elizabeth miscarried at eight A Pro-Life Decade weeks, also od loves because of vi- Gianna’s House in Rock olence against Falls marks first 10 years of ‘Gall of her mother. Trinity Haack, 2, who was a Safe Haven baby, sits by the grave as she watches one of the helping babies, mothers. And the body adults at the funeral cover the five caskets with dirt. (Learn about the Safe Haven law for Forever Family, pages 14-15 us, whether of full-term newborns on page 6.) (we are) in baby John Patrick was The Mass was coordinated with a Patrick, celebrated the Mass. This Issue the womb or found in 1992 non-profit group called Rest In His “This is a good witness and a testimo- in a Crystal Arms, which provides funeral services ny to the respect that we owe to human Bishop Malloy ...... 2 are old, God Lake restau- and burials for abandoned children. life,” he said. Headliners...... 3 rant dump- Susan Walker, founder of Rest In His After reading the names out loud, he Diocesan...... 4-8 doesn’t love ster. Arms, credits McHenry County coro- said, the names of the twins “just hit Around the Diocese...... 9-11 anyone less.’ The five ner, Dr. Anne Majewski, for working to me. I am a twin. That could be me. Nation/World ...... 12-13 tiny bodies get the bodies released for burial — a “Maybe one of these could (have Forever Family ...... 14-15 — Father Godwin had been held process that took three years from the been) you ... John Patrick, full-term Our Catholic View ...... 16-17 Asuquo, pastor, St. Patrick, in the county time the ministry volunteered to make baby, born at nine months,” he added. For the Record ...... 18 McHenry morgue for the arrangements. “That could be any of us.” Media/Arts ...... 19-20 many years. Father Godwin Asuquo, pastor, of St. Continued on page 6 2 | FRIDAY OCTOBER 13, 2017 | The Observer Remember Fatima, Remember Our Mother

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The no issues on Jan. 6, March 31, joyfully bringing Jesus to every in responding to the vast and June 30, Sept. 29 and Dec. 29. in carrying Church is missionary by nature; street, every town square and pressing needs of evangelization. out our otherwise, she would no longer every corner of the earth!” Carrying out our mission with News Deadlines: Usually, 10 days before publication date. mission, be the Church of Christ, but one The next Ordinary General Mary, Mother of Evangelization let us draw group among many others that Assembly of the Synod of Dear brothers and sisters, in Ad Deadlines: Usually, 10 soon end up serving their purpose days before publication date. inspiration Bishops, to be held in 2018 on the carrying out our mission, let us and passing away. theme Young People, the Faith draw inspiration from Mary, Offi cial information on the poli- from Mary So it is important to ask and Vocational Discernment, Mother of Evangelization. cies, activities, and positions ... . ourselves certain questions about represents a providential Moved by the Spirit, she of the Diocese of Rockford is our Christian identity and our released only in the pages of opportunity to involve young welcomed the Word of life in the The Observer, or in state- responsibility as believers in people in the shared missionary depths of her humble faith. May ments from the Diocesan a world marked by confusion, responsibility that needs their the Virgin Mother help us to say Offi ce of Communications and disappointment and frustration, rich imagination and creativity. our own “yes,” conscious of the Publications. and torn by numerous fratricidal The service of the Pontifi cal urgent need to make the Good The Observer uses recycled wars that unjustly target the Mission Societies News of Jesus resound in our paper and is recyclable. innocent. The Pontifi cal Mission time. Our Mission is the mission What is the basis of our Societies are a precious means May she obtain for us renewed of the Church itself — to mission? What is the heart of our of awakening in every Christian zeal in bringing to everyone the spread the Gospel through contemporary means of mission? What are the essential community a desire to reach Good News of the life that is communications. approaches we need to take in beyond its own confi nes and victorious over death. May she carrying out our mission? ... security in order to proclaim intercede for us so that we can Member of: Young people, the hope of the Gospel to all. In them, acquire the holy audacity needed mission thanks to a profound missionary to discover new ways to bring the Young people are the hope of spirituality, nurtured daily, gift of salvation to every man and mission. The person of Jesus and a constant commitment to woman. Headliners T he Observer | FRIDAY OCTOBER 13, 2017 | 3

(Observer photos/Dan Szpekowski) Father Francis “Rocky” Hoffman greets people as they leave Mass at Speaking to more than 350 people at the McHenry County Catholic Prayer Breakfast, Oct. 7, Relevant Radio SS. Peter and Paul Parish in Cary. He would later speak at the McHenry host Dan Cheely addressed “The Phenomenon of Fatima — in the Church, in the World and in Us”. County Catholic Prayer Breakfast at the Holiday Inn in Crystal Lake. McHenry Catholics Host Annual Prayer Breakfast By Pat Szpekowski the “Dan Cheely Show” heard Escriva of Spain, founder of Observer Correspondent weekends on Relevant Radio, Opus Dei; St. Andre Bessette ’m sure many of you here have your own were keynote speakers at the of the Holy Cross at the Ora- story of a miracle through Mary. Write CRYSTAL LAKE—The brunch. tory of St. Joseph in Montreal; ‘I power of Mary’s intercession St. Damien of Molokai; and St. them down and don’t forget.’ and motherly love was a fo- Speakers talk of Teresa of Calcutta. cus for those who gathered for Mary, the Saints Above all, he urged “devo- — Father “Rocky” Hoffman the seventh annual McHenry tion to Mary and to look out for County Catholic Prayer Break- A litigator and church histo- our Mother.” would take me 10 a day for 20 have your own story of a mir- fast on the feast day of Our rian, speaker Cheely is the di- St. Teresa of Calcutta had a years. But Mother Teresa had acle through Mary,” he said. Lady of the Rosary, Oct. 7. rector of evangelization at the profound influence on him af- faith.” “Write them down and don’t The morning began with Church of St. Mary in Lake ter he read her book, “Mother The power of that true story forget.” Mass at this year’s host par- Forest in the Chicago Archdio- Teresa: In My Own Words.” resonated. He has promoted Father Rocky urged everyone ish SS. Peter and Paul Par- cese. “Mother Teresa writes that the devotion of the Memorare to commit to the 54 Day Rosa- ish in Cary. Celebrants were “This is a magnificent event,” she was urgently in need of and other novenas throughout ry Novena. guest speaker, Father Fran- he said. “I am so pumped up I’ll $85,000 for a building but had his ministries when funding “This one is on steroids,” he cis “Rocky” Hoffman; Fa- be just about flying home. What no money. She promised Mary was needed to build and grow said. “It’s 20 decades every ther Carl Beekman, pastor of a great day to be here honoring 85,000 Memorare’s. She and schools and now to sustain Rel- day.” SS. Peter and Paul; Father Bri- Our Lady of Victory.” her sisters prayed incessantly evant Radio. He provided living examples an Grady, pastor of St. Eliza- Cheely wove stories of Our and later, a check arrived for The thread of miracles of people who did the novena beth Ann Seton, Crystal Lake; Lady of Fatima, the children $85,000,” he said. through prayer to Mary are ev- and their prayers were an- and Father John McNamara, who saw her, and the miracle “Wow, can you imagine erywhere, he said. swered. parochial vicar, St. Bridget, of the sun on Oct. 13, 1917 85,000 Memorares? That “I’m sure many of you here Continued on page 8 Loves Park. when the extreme anti-Catho- In his homily, Father Hoff- lics came to disavow the Mar- man, popularly known as Fa- ian appearances. Instead, they ther Rocky, acknowledged the came away startled at the spec- importance of devotion to Our tacle they witnessed. Lady and her power of unify- “As the sun plummeted and ing Christians and Catholic quickly changed,” he added, “ countries throughout history. the children saw Jesus, Mary He urged everyone to discov- and Joseph blessing the peo- er the power of the rosary. ple.” “Many people avoid praying With the upcoming 100th an- the rosary because they feel it niversary, Cheely asked, “What is too routine or they can’t do does Our Lady of Fatima mean it well,” he said. “Don’t worry to us? That God is with us and about how you are saying the we must respond by loving rosary, just do it, and God will Him back. Mary appeared to bless you.” these three poor children in a Following Mass, more than war torn world and told them 350 people from the McHenry man must stop offending God.” Deanery and beyond gathered In his address “Great Sto- for breakfast at the Holiday Inn ries about Great Saints,” Father in Crystal Lake. “Rocky,” an Opus Dei priest, Father Hoffman, executive explained a saint is “one who director of Relevant Radio, imitates Christ.” and Dan Cheely, the host of He spoke about St. Josemaria

Bishop Malloy’s Diocesan Administration Center Public Schedule CHICAGO— Oct. 19, 12 noon, Provincial Meeting at the ELGIN— Oct. 14, 10 a.m., Archdiocese of Chicago Confirmation, St. Thomas More Church HILLSIDE— Oct. 20, 10 a.m., Board Meeting of the Catholic ROCKFORD— Oct. 15, 7:30 Conference of Illinois at the a.m., Sunday Mass, Cathedral of Archdiocese of Chicago St. Peter AURORA— Oct. 21, 10 a.m., SOUTH BELOIT— Oct. 15, 1 Confirmation, St. Rita of Cascia p.m., Confirmation for St. Peter- Church South Beloit and Holy Spirit- ROCKFORD— Oct. 22, 7:30 Roscoe at St. Peter Church a.m., Sunday Mass, Cathedral of ROCKFORD— Oct. 17, 11 St. Peter a.m., Clergy Relief Meeting, ROME, Italy— Oct. 22-28, Diocesan Administration Center Visit with Diocesan Seminarians, ROCKFORD— Oct. 17, 2 p.m., The Pontifical North American Presbyteral Council Meeting, College 4 | FRIDAY OCTOBER 13, 2017 | The Observer D iocesan

Mission Appeal Weekend Oct. 21-22 Annual Collection Helps Universal Church

By Amanda Hudson n World Mission Sunday lection, which provides assis- our sister diocese, the Diocese In his message for this year’s News editor This fund provides support tance among the black, Indian, of Chulucanas in Peru. Mission Appeal, Bishop Da- for the more than 1,111 mission Eskimo and Aleute communi- Info: www.usccb.org/latinamerica vid Malloy says, “Jesus did DIOCESE—Hopes are that dioceses throughout the world. ties. not simply stay home and wait n Society of the Propaga- the recent, special collections Last year, this diocese sent The Rockford Diocese dis- for people to come to Him. In- tion of the Faith taken up in parishes for hurri- $88,294 to this appeal. This tributed $35,311 to each of stead, He reached out to all, but cane and earthquake relief will Those who designate the So- year all are invited to “Chat these missions through last especially to the poor, the hun- not lessen the potential impact with the Pope” to learn more year’s collection. ciety of the Propagation of the gry and the forgotten.” of the annual Combined Col- about his missions. Info: www.usccb.org; www. Faith on the Mission Appeal Through this annual collection for the Universal Cath- Info: www.ChatWithThePope. blackandindianmission.org envelope will have their name lection, Bishop Malloy says, olic Church the weekend of and address sent to the Nation- org or www.propfaith. n “Our missionary efforts seek Oct. 21-22. The Church in Latin al SPF Office. Those who join net/onefamilyinmission/ America to clothe the naked, shelter the This late-October Mission this society pray daily for the WorldMissionSunday.aspx Contributions serve the homeless and feed those who Appeal will benefit people Church’s missionary work, of- and parishes around the world n Missions in the United Church in Latin America by have nothing. We do this to not fer their crosses in union with as well as in the U.S. and the States funding the formation of semi- only care for our neighbor, but the sufferings of Christ, and Diocese of Rockford. The Causes helped through this narians, religious sisters and we do so that Jesus might be one collection will assist sev- fund include: The Catholic brothers, and lay leaders, and donate financially whenever known and loved in the world.” eral causes, including Catholic Home Missions Appeal, serv- also by supporting pastoral they can. Mission Appeal envelopes elementary schools and retired ing poorer dioceses with re- projects. Last year, men and women and information have been sent priests in the Rockford Dio- sources to provide evangeliza- The Rockford Diocese gave from this diocese contributed to Catholic households of the cese. tion, religious education and $10,000 to the U.S. Bishops’ $32,229 to the SPF. Rockford Diocese. Missions to benefit from this ministry training; and The office for this appeal last year, Info: www.propfaith.net/ The collection will be taken combined collection include: Black and Indian Mission Col- and also provided $14,684 to onefamilyinmission/default.aspx. up in parishes Oct. 21-22. Diocese Responds Generously to Disasters DIOCESE—According to At press time parishes were All donations are being for- the Diocesan Finance Office, still collecting donations for warded to the U.S. Conference contributions for the recent both Hurricane Irma, as well of Catholic Bishops for Catho- natural disasters have been as for last week’s collection for lic Charities, Catholic Relief generous. victims of the earthquake in Services and local dioceses af- As of Oct. 10, for Hurricane Mexico and of Hurricane Maria. fected by the disasters in Texas, Harvey, 97 parishes in the dio- Donations can be sent to Florida, Puerto Rico, Mexico cese have donated $485,494.95. Hurricane/Disaster Relief, and people in the Caribbean. For Hurricane Irma, 52 par- Diocese of Rockford, PO Box Look for more updates in The (Photo provided) ishes have donated $208,267.82. 7044, Rockford, IL 61125. Observer. Sterling Students Help Hurricane Victims For the Student to Student Campaign — a National Catholic Education Association sponsored event — students at St. Mary School in Sterling held an out-of-uniform day, Sept. 8, to raise funds for Catholic Schools in Texas devastated by Hurricane Harvey. All of the $965 raised will be given to dioceses affected by the storm.

(Observer photos/Amanda Hudson) McHenry Church Joins City Landmarks St. Patrick Church was designated as an historical landmark after the Saturday evening Mass on Sept. 30 by the Landmark Commission of the City of McHenry. The mission of that commission is “to encourage preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, and adaptation of structures, landscapes and areas repre- senting the city’s heritage for the present and future citizens of McHenry,” according to the city website. Landmark commissioner Patrick Wirtz, a parishioner at St. Patrick Parish since 1948, called it “a special honor” to be part of the ceremony. The church was built in the 1922-23 time period and is the 19th structure to be so designated. St. Patrick Parish celebrated its 175th anniversary two years ago. Father Godwin Asuquo (right), current pastor, and Father James McKitrick (center), the 12th pastor, unveil the plaque (right) located outside at the front of the church. The Observer | FRIDAY OCTOBER 13, 2017 | 5

Combined Collection for the Universal Catholic Church

This Mission Appeal includes:

 World Mission Sunday  Missions in the United States

 The Church in Latin America

 Propagation of the Faith

 Rockford Diocesan Priests’ Pension

 Catholic Elementary School Financial Support for the Diocese of Rockford

On the weekend of October 21st and 22nd, our diocesan parishes will hold the annual collection for the Mission Appeal which supports the Church’s outreach, spreading the Word of God not only in the United States of America, but also in mission countries and situations abroad.

How can we help? Our generosity through prayer and ﬁ nancial support enables others to spread the good news of Jesus Christ to lands and peoples which we ourselves cannot personally visit. By participating in this way, we unite with our Catholic brothers and sisters throughout the world to do what Christ has asked all of us to do; namely, proclaim, teach, and live our Catholic Faith!

Please bring the Mission Appeal envelope you received in the mail to Mass on October 21st or 22nd, or use the coupon below. Cut on line to use this coupon. Check the option you prefer Name ______OPTION 1 $ ______Bishop, please distribute my total gift Address ______My total gift according to your determination of need.

$ ______OPTION 2 City ______Zip ______Please designate my total gift as indicated: $_____ World Mission Sunday Parish ______$_____ Missions in the United States $_____ Church in Latin America Parish City ______$_____ Propagation of the Faith Please, make your Send to: $_____ Rockford Diocesan Priests’ Pension Plan check payable to $_____ Catholic Elementary School Financial Support Oﬃ ce of Charitable Giving Diocese of Rockford for the Diocese of Rockford P.O. Box 7044 Mission Appeal. OPTION 3 To make your donation on-line, visit: Rockford, IL 61125-7044 www.rockforddiocese.org/donate 6 | FRIDAY OCTOBER 13, 2017 | The Observer Diocesan Five Who Were Forgotten Are Finally Laid to Rest From page 1 God is merciful,” he said. He paused a moment as his ne day we will Parishioners responded to eyes teared up, along with the the parish’s call to “come help eyes of several people in the ‘Obe reunited us pray for the repose of their pews. souls and thank our loving God “Human life. Human life,” with these babies.’ for the great gift of life.” Father Asuquo said. “We need — Deacon Dennis Holian At least one person, and of- to pray against violence ... God ten several people, occupied loves all of us, whether (we are) little children into the hands of nearly every pew in the church. in the womb or are old, God their loving Father, God who Tiffany Zielinski was one of doesn’t love anyone less.” loved them, who knew them those parishioners, arranging Calling for prayers for our even in their mothers’ wombs, to leave work early so she could country and noting that the who loved them even at the attend. But she wasn’t sure at crosses erected in front of the point where they faced ... “ — first if it was all real. Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, who accompanied the babies church each represented one While waiting at St. Patrick from the church to the cemetery, drop roses on their caskets. million children lost to abor- he paused — “unimaginable Countryside Cemetery with one that is permanent, she said. tion, he said “if we refuse to death. her mother, Jennifer, for the Deacon Dennis Holian, who protect them in the womb, it “We pray also for forgiveness funeral procession to arrive, presided at the gravesite ser- becomes pretentious to do vio- for their parents. ... for forgive- she asked if it was “a mock fu- vice, said, “one day we will be lent things. ness for our country (and) that neral.” reunited with these babies.” “We put these souls, these our country may know that Assured that the little bod- Again, he read their names: ies of these children were pres- John Patrick. Angel Marie. ent in the two small and three Thomas Peter. Matthew James. tiny caskets, she spent some Maria Elizabeth. time reading over gravestones The deacon then brought out in the children’s section as she a wicker basket filled with coo- wrapped her mind around it all. ing, white homing pigeons and Later, when asked to be a handed them to some of the pallbearer, Tiffany bore one of children who were present. the tiny caskets from the hearse When released, the birds to the gravesite. flew into the blue sky together, Along with the other men one dove pausing a moment on Father Godwin Asuquo blesses tiny caskets as students from Montini and women who had traveled to a tree branch to look down at Middle School present them at the altar. the cemetery, she placed roses everyone before heading to its on the caskets and assisted in home. filling the grave. As people mingled for a few ImaBridge Africa’s 9th Annual The first shovelful is done moments beside the gravesite – Benefit Dinner with the shovel upside down which soon will have a marker (Observer photo/Amanda Hudson) “to show reluctance,” Walker with the babies’ names — Tif- Saturday, November 4, 2017 said, demonstrating. fany went over to talk with Su- Tiffany Zielinski did not expect to be asked to be a pallbearer, but (Appetizers at 5:30PM/Dinner at 6:30PM) A second and third shovel- san Walker about Rest In His ful illustrates the filling of the Arms. willingly served in that role at the Church of Holy Apostles gravesite for the five children. (Fr. Sherry Hall) grave is a deliberate act and She wanted to volunteer. (5211 Bull Valley Road, McHenry, IL 60050)

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ImaBridge Medical Clinic, to be built (with your help) in Owut Uta, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria ImaBridge Africa is a faith-based charitable organization whose mission is to build a Bridge of Love to Africa and improve people’s lives in areas of Health, Clean Water, Education and Micro-Finance. ImaBridge Africa saves the lives of many on a daily basis, yet there is so much more we need to do: Please help make a difference! Deacon Dennis Holian watches as children and others release white birds at the end of the funeral for five Name:______forgotten children in McHenry on Oct. 3. E-Mail: ______Table of 8 $350 (limited, reserve early) ___ Number of Individual Tickets $50 Safe Haven law helps babies the child to a Safe Haven site. ___ Number of Individual Tickets $45 (65+) Parents may also call the Safe Haven Hotline ___ I can’t attend. Please accept my tax deductible donation of $___ Illinois passed a Safe Haven law in 2001. It at 1-888-510-BABY for advice about what to Please make checks payable to: ImaBridge Africa allows parents of newborns to leave infants do with the baby. Return address: 11381 Stonewater Crossing, Huntley, IL 60142 up to 30-days-old with a staff member at any A mother has a few days to change her Visit ImaBridge.org to purchase tickets or make an online donation. hospital, fire station, police station or emer- mind after leaving her baby at a Safe Haven gency medical services provider in Illinois. A In 2008 Fr. Godwin Asuquo founded ImaBridge with the hope to build a LOVE BRIDGE to location. She can come back to talk to authori- Africa. Ima means LOVE in his native Nigerian dialect. Fr. Godwin is currently the Pastor of family member, friend, priest or other indi- ties about other options for her child. St. Patrick Church in McHenry. vidual designated by a parent may also take Info: http://safehaven.tv/states/illinois/ Diocesan The Observer | FRIDAY OCTOBER 13, 2017 | 7 Catholics, Lutherans Vow to Fight Human Trafficking in Rockford

By Louise Br ass in his address to the gathering. Observer Correspondent “If someone is a runaway they are in very, very danger- ROCKFORD—Almost 100 ous territory,” McGraw said. women and a dozen men, in- But, cautioned Jimmie Get- cluding clergy, met at Trinity ter, a volunteer with Rock- Lutheran Church, here, Oct. 7, ford Alliance Against Sexual (Observer photos/Louise Brass) to find a solution to the horror Exploitation, while you may Members of the panel on human trafficking at the annual Ecumenical Brunch are (from left) Judge Joseph of human trafficking. feel you need to give immedi- G. McGraw, chief judge for the 17th Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois; Kimberly Ackmann, deputy court ad- The problem is more preva- ate help if you see trafficking ministrator; Brittany Fry, and Jimmie Getter. lent in Rockford than in many happening, never transport in nize those present into action other cities of similar size, sta- your car someone you think against human trafficking. Learn more about trafficking at tistics show. might be a victim, she said. Trafficking victims are trau- Oct. 27 seminar in Rockford The gathering to discuss the Getter participated in a panel problem was the 21st annual matized, beaten, raped or As the crime of Human Trafficking has increased, law enforce- discussion during the morn- tricked into going along with Ecumenical Brunch, a benefit ment is taking a fresh look at prostitution charges. Rather than ing brunch event, which in- the traffickers, who can pre- co-sponsored by the Rockford re-victimizing the young women and boys who are lured into cluded McGraw, Brittany Fry tend to be friends, he said. Deanery Council of Catholic of Rockford Sexual Assault “The Life,” they are concentrating on the johns, pimps, and traf- Solutions developed recently Women and the Northern Il- Counseling Organization and fickers who enslave them. by the courts include publish- linois Synod Women of the Kimberly Ackmann, deputy Social service agencies are working with survivors and those ing pictures of those who pay Evangelical Lutheran Church court administrator for the caught up in a harmful lifestyle of drugs and prostitution. Chil- for sexual activities (often in America, represented Sat- 17th Judicial Circuit Court. dren as young as 12 are trapped with false promises. spurred on by pornography) urday by Ruth Fairchild. She The audience saw a video According to trafficking statistics, Illinois is eighth in the nation and providing more counseling called on those present into giving testimonies from young for people arrested for prosti- and Rockford area is ranked second in the state. The Interstate speedy action to stop human girls who were caught up in tution who may be victims of corridors from Chicago to Rockford, Madison, Milwaukee and trafficking. human trafficking and sexual human trafficking, he said. Iowa make for easy transport and pickup of the victims. Some answers they found in- exploitation. Boys can also be Among those attending were Learn more about trafficking at the “Tackling the Issue of Hu- cluded the need for Catholics victims of human traffickers. man Traffricking” seminar, sponsored by the Rockford Diocesan and Lutherans to work togeth- Victims are moved from city members of the Catholic Wom- en’s League, Angie Cash, and Council of Catholic Women on Oct. 27. It will be held from 9 a.m. er, to be alert to the fact that to city especially Chicago, to 2 p.m. at Giovanni’s, 610 N. 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(6/17) 10418 8 | FRIDAY OCTOBER 13,, 2017 | The Observer Diocesan Dixon Students Share Prayer Students at St. Mary School, in Dixon held their first Walk, Pray, Love - A - Thon recently. The children get to live their faith, while spending a fun day outside the classroom while raising money for their school. After an assembly, students split into groups of four or five, then head- ed in different directions, dis- tributing inspi- rational brace- lets to people in businesses, and even in a nursing home. The next WPL day will be Oct. 22. (Photos provided) McHenry Catholics Host Annual Prayer Breakfast From page 3 exciting and upbeat. I could Parish in Crystal Lake sang McHenry County Deanery. We He also noted the importance feel the Holy Spirit working in the National Anthem and “God compose 30 percent of McHen- of the lesser known Novena to the room.” Bless America.” ry County residents and are a St. Joseph. The vision of the prayer U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren strong voice together.” “Do it for nine consecutive breakfast is to build a stronger (R-14th District) led the pledge Before the two main speakers mornings,” he said. “It is very spiritual, Catholic community of allegiance via video. He were introduced, prayer break- powerful.” through living the faith. also noted how much prayer is fast treasurer Jim Klocek of St. Mary Parish in Woodstock After hearing the speakers Music, honors needed today. and seeing various inspiring Father Brian Grady, pastor of presented the annual St. Paul video clips of faith, Caroline open brunch St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Par- Evangelization Award to fellow Pasetes of St. Elizabeth Ann Fred Wickham, chairman ish in Crystal Lake and prayer parishioner Bob McNamara. Seton Church in Crystal Lake and founder of the prayer break- breakfast chaplain, said grace “He is a man of incredible (Observer photos/Dan Szpekowski) Bob McNamara (left) receives the said, “Father Rocky was very fast, acknowledged the clergy, before the meal, acknowledg- faith who humbly and quietly annual St. Paul Evangelization entertaining and informative. “who are our shepherds of ing the “blessings God has helps others in need and leads by example,” Klocek said. Award from Jim Klocek, a prayer I was truly inspired today and Christ,” government officials, given to us as Catholics and breakfast board member. will start the Marian devotion military personnel, and the po- Americans.” “Bob is dedicated to his of the 54 Day Rosary Novena.” lice, fire and first responders in Wickham noted “there are family and has two sons who bey at Our Lady of Dallas in Mike Pieper agreed. “This attendance. over 110,000 Catholics in are men of faith. Father John is Texas,” Klocek added. was awesome and the best The spiritual band “WAY” McHenry County located in in our own diocese and Father breakfast yet,” he said. “It was from St. Thomas the Apostle 17 parishes throughout the Justin is at the Cistercian Ab- Info: mchenrycountycatholics.org. Increase your business by advertising your products and services to our loyal and dedicated Catholic audience.  Restaurants/Banquet Facilities  Bridal Shops  Gift, Floral and Specialty Stores  Travel Agencies  Health, Fitness, Salons  Legal Services  Financial Institutions  Health Care/Retirement   Automobile Sales/Repair Landscape/Snow Removal Right to Life of McHenry County board members Mike Pieper (left) and Stephanie Hanlon, are joined by Joseph Scheidler, who was acknowledged as a champion of life with a standing ovation at the breakfast. Website ~ Newspaper ~ Television He is a pro-life activist and the founder of the Pro-Life Action League. — Contact — Kevin McCarthy @ 815-399-4300 ext. 385 or email The Oﬃ cial Newspaper of the Catholic Diocese of Rockford Please take the time to thank our advertisers. [email protected] The Observer GALENA - FREEPORT - STERLING - ROCKFORD - DEKALB - CRYSTAL LAKE - ELGIN - AURORA Around the Diocese The Observer | FRIDAY OCTOBER 13, 2017 | 9

Going on Now Aurora Church Oct. 14 Dedicates Fountain ERIE On Oct. 1, Sacred Heart Parish in Au- Chicken BBQ: 4-6 p.m.; St. rora celebrated a visit from Bishop Ambrose, 820 Fifth Ave. Half- or David Malloy with a procession, quarter-chicken dinner with Mass and blessing of new features. potato salad, cole slaw, roll, Bishop Malloy celebrated Mass with beverage and dessert. Donations Msgr. Arquimedes Vallejo, pastor; accepted. Fathers Manuel Gomez, parochial vicar of St. Rita of Cascia, Aurora; Fa- Save the Date ther Manuel Felipe Forero, parochial vicar at Sacred Heart; and Deacon Oct 23 Bruce Watermann of Aurora. Guests SUGAR GROVE included State Rep. Linda Chapa Charismatic Mass: 7 p.m.; St. LaVia; Aurora Mayor Richard Irving; Katharine Drexel, 8S055 Dugan and Ald. Juany Garza. First Com- Road. Celebrants: Father Chris munion and confirmation students Kuhn, St. Mary Parish, Elgin; Father Robert Jones, St. Katharine lined the procession route and a ma- Drexel Parish, Sugar Grove; Father riachi band played traditional songs. Bonaventure Okoro, St. James Bishop Malloy blessed religious stat- Parish, Lee. Info: Ed O’Connell, ues in the basement of the former 630/404-4168 Sacred Heart School (middle right), Oct 24 saying in Spanish, that he hopes the GENEVA statues “help us spiritually in the cel- 8th Red Mass: 5:30 p.m.; St. Peter, ebration of Mass.” He also blessed 1891 Kaneville Road. For lawyers, the foundation of a parish addition judges, elected and appointed that should be ready in December. government officials, workers in Finally, he was asked to bless a new (Observer photos/Margarita Mendoza) justice and the public good, as fountain named in his honor (top well as anyone who supports their and bottom right). “I’m very hon- efforts. Light refreshments after ored and humbled to see my name Mass. Info: Lynn Wilson, 630/232- associated with your fountain,” he 0124, [email protected] said. “I hope this fountain will be a Oct 27 little place for praying, asking and ROCKFORD thanking the Lord for His favors. He Trafficking seminar: 9 a.m.-2 asked parishioners for prayers dur- p.m.; Giovanni’s , 610 N. Bell School ing, and “even perhaps after my life.” Road. Sponsor: Diocesan CCW. Rockford Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation presentation and speakers, including Dr. Katariina Rosenblatt; law enforcement panel. Register by Oct. 19. Cost: $25 (includes lunch). Info: [email protected] Oct 28 MCHENRY Healing Mass: 11 a.m; St. Patrick, 3500 W. Washington St. For anyone suffering from cancer or other illness and their caregivers. Celebrant: Father Chris Krymski from Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica in Chicago, home of the National Shrine of St. Peregrine. Info: 815/385-0025; parishoffice@ stpatrickmchenry.org; www. stpatrickmchenry.org ATD News Briefs ROCKFORD Craft, vendor fair: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; St. Organist to perform at West Dundee parish Rita, 6254 Valley Knoll Dr. Sponsor: St. Rita Women’s Fellowship. WEST DUNDEE—Organ mae- Oct 29 stro Hector Olivera will perform ROCKFORD at 3 p.m., Oct. 15, at St. Catherine Youth summit: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Rock of Siena Parish, 845 W. Main St., Valley College. For eighth- through here. 12th-graders, a day of faith, The concert is free but dona- fellowship and fun; Mass with Bishop David Malloy. Register in tions to subsidize future organ advance through your parish. Info: concerts will be appreciated. your parish, www.rockforddiocese. Olivera’s concert is being co- (Photo provided) org/youthsummit sponsored by Allen Organs and Hector Olivera Oct 31 Allen Organs of Chicago (Boling- CRYSTAL LAKE brook). Trunk or treat: 5-7 p.m.; St. Thomas Info: 847/426-2217 the Apostle parking lot, Oak Street and Illinois Rt. 176. Decorate your trunk and bring treats for kids. All Free lunch resumes Oct. 21 in Freeport Saints Day vigil follows at 7 p.m. FREEPORT—The Aryl Dailey free community lunch resumes, Info: JoEllen Gregus, 815/455- Oct. 21, at Aquin Elementary School, 202 W. Pleasant St., here. 5400, [email protected]; This is the fourth year for the hot lunch program, which is held www.stthomascl.church on the third Saturday of the month, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., October Nov 2 through April. AURORA Open house: 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Last year volunteers from the St. Vincent de Paul Society served Aurora Central Catholic High nearly 600 meals to the needy in Freeport. School, 1255 N. Edgelawn Dr. In addition to cooking and serving meals, volunteers from St. Guided tours with student Joseph and St. Mary parishes also contribute personal care items, ambassadors, student activity warm socks and gloves, and handknit scarves and hats from the and athletic fairs, application Holy Threads Prayer Ministry. station and more. Info: Mackenzie Livingston, 630/907-0095, ext. Daily, for whom the program is named, was one of the first 109, mlivingston@auroracentral. lunch program volunteers and retired from active participation com in January. 10 | FRIDAY OCTOBER 13, 2017 | The Observer Around the Diocese Save the Date Nov 4 CRYSTAL LAKE Magnificat prayer breakfast: 8:30 a.m. seating; D’Andrea Banquets and Conference Center, 4419 Northwest Hwy. Sponsor: Magnificat McHenry. Speaker: Dr. Margarett Schlientz, assistant director, Institute for Priestly Formation at Creighton University. Topic: Healing and (Observer photos/Amanda Hudson) deliverance. Register by Oct. 31. Cost: $20. Info: 815/893-4061; Record magnificatmchenry.com Crowd Nov 4-5 SPRING GROVE at CWL Craft show: 9 a.m-5:30 p.m. Nov. 4, Luncheon 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 5; St. Peter, 2118 Main St. Info: 815/675-2288. “Sisters” Jackie Mathys and Nov 5 Nora Waliczek LOVES PARK (top right) chat 50th anniversary: 2-5 p.m.; with and tease St. Bridget, 600 Clifford Ave. some of the people who attended the LaPromesse 2017, the Catholic Celebration of 50 years of Catholic Charismatic Renewal. Praise and Women’s League fundraiser, Sept. 20 at Giovanni’s in Rockford. Their worship with Catholic evangelist “Visiting Nuns” entertainment combined antics such as giving some- Bill Richart; healing Mass with one a “Pagan Baby Award” and measuring another’s skirt length, shar- Father Christopher Kuhn, pastor, ing fun facts about saints (“I call on (St. Anthony) so often I call him St. Mary in Elgin. Pre-registration Tony”), other jokes and a poignant moment or two. Participants also appreciated. Cost: $10 per person; enjoyed raffles and a silent auction (left), with proceeds benefiting the $25 per family. Info: 815/264-3240 Rockford community. “I look out and I first see a group of faith ... and I or [email protected] am so grateful for that,” Bishop David Malloy (above right) said before ROCKFORD leading the meal blessing. He reminded everyone about the upcom- Natural Helpers luncheon: 11:30 ing 100th Fatima anniversary and called for prayers, especially the ro- a.m., Boylan Central Catholic sary, over the weeks leading up to the anniversary, Oct. 13. High School, 4000 St. Francis Dr. Emcee: Shannon Kelly of WIFR. Social, luncheon, style show, silent auction, raffle. Info: 815/877-0531 Nov 18 BATAVIA Retreat day: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; Holy Cross, 2300 Main St. Speaker: Father Dominique Faure. Topic: The Apocalypse. Elsewhere Oct 12 KILDEER Benefit dinner: 7 p.m.; Concorde Banquets, 2922 N. Rand Road. (Photos provided) Proceeds for Informed Choices Elgin Students ‘Back The Blue’ pregnancy counseling (with locations in Crystal Lake and St. Mary School students in Elgin celebrate “Thank a Police Officer Day” the school and their cars. Students raised money to Grayslake). Speaker: Eric Lerew, on Sept. 15. Father Chris Kuhn, pastor, blessed the officers who visited help children of fallen officers go to summer camp. storyteller and “pastor at large.” Cost: $25 per person. Info: friendsofic.com, 847/231-4651 South Beloit Students Get Rosary Spot Oct 14 DUBUQUE, IOWA You need a Mandy Shockley wanted to bring “The Power of a Mother’s Love” to stu- Fatima conference: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; dents at St. Peter School in South Beloit. Her donation recognizes the Grand River Center, 500 Bell St. bond between a mother and her child, and honors the memory of her Speakers: Drew Mariani, David directory late grandmother. Shockley created a rosary board in the school. “Each Carollo, Dr. Peter Howard, and day as a school we pray the rosary,” she said. “The students and facul- others. Free; registration required. ty then stop throughout the day at their own leisure ... (to see) which Info: Dave Hoeg, 563/258-7685; [email protected] if ... prayer they  you need to know need to Oct 24 who can answer your say next. ” ONLINE When they Choir conductors’ webinar: questions in the finish, they 3 p.m; AFPC-NCEA series for Rockford Diocese, color a ro- Catholic student choir conductors, worship leaders and elementary- sary bead you are a parish volunteer high school teachers. Info: on a sheet who needs to contact other parishes and 714/633-7554, [email protected], near the www,pcchoirs.org groups in the diocese, kneeler. They fin- Oct 27-29 you are a leader of a Catholic organization, ished their HENRY Rachel’s Vineyard retreat: first rosary you want to know Mass, confession and Nazareth House, Diocese of on Sept. adoration times at our parishes. Peoria. For post-abortion healing. 8, Mary’s Info: www.rachelsvineyard.org or Order the 2017-18 Diocese of Rockford Official birthday, http://hopeafterabortion.com/ Directory now. Copies are just $15 each! and said 17 within Nov 2-4 HANCEVILLE, Ala. Order by phone at the first Holy Souls retreat: Shrine of the two weeks Most Blessed Sacrament, 3222 815/399-4300, ext. 383 of having County Road 548. Speaker: Susan or online at their new Tassone. Free; donations accepted. www.rockforddiocese.org/orderdirectory rosary spot. Info: www.olamshrine.com/event/ (Photo provided) holy-souls-retreat/ Around the Diocese The Observer | FRIDAY OCTOBER 13, 2017 | 11 Boylan Students Attend Conference Boylan Central Catholic High School student athletes (from left) Joey Tobin, Hunter Ciembronowicz, Adam Newton, Emily Horgan, Ashley Reyes and Grace Heimer, represent the Rockford school’s athletic department as a core team at the NIC-10 Leadership Conference at Giovanni’s in Rockford. They were among 149 students and 22 area high school coaches at the conference, which was designed to help students become leaders within their teams and school. The conference presented an opportunity for youth to develop lasting rela- tionships with students from a variety of schools and backgrounds. It presented an opportunity for youth to leave the athletic field of competition and collaborate with others in developing strategies that build strong assets among youth. Paul Perrone, Red Ribbon chairman and Boylan’s varsity girls basketball coach, was the coordinator of the conference, which he started in 1996. Since then, more than 50 confer- ences have been held, training 5,500 who have attended. (Photo provided)

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The Bra- zilian government is investigating reports that illegal miners killed as many as 20 indigenous people in early August. Little is known about the indigenous group, which lives in the Vale do Javari indigenous territory and avoids contact with wider Brazilian society. Do not let hate, violence ‘have the last word,’ says Las Vegas bishop LAS VEGAS (CNS)—At an emotional interfaith prayer service at Guardian Angel Cathedral, Las Vegas Bishop Joseph A. Pepe told those filling the pews Oct. 2 that “in the face of tragedy we need each other.” “And in the

face of violence we stand to- (CNS photo/Mike Blake, Reuters) gether because we cannot let A cross is seen atop the Shrine of the Most Holy Redeemer Oct. 2 on the Las Vegas Strip near the location hate and violence have the last of a mass shooting. The church became a source of refuge after the deadly shooting that took place just word,” he said in his remarks across the street Oct. 1. at the evening service. “We gather from all faiths and walks of life. We pray and sing and Las Vegas Catholic Shrine An Initial listen to the word of God to remind ourselves that amidst this tragedy God is with us,” Bishop Place of Refuge for Shooting Victims Pepe said. “God cries with our tears.” The service at the cathe- WASHINGTON (CNS)—The mass shooting took place Oct. 1 ers to go inside and the police dral brought people together Shrine of the Most Holy Re- just across the street. Its parking to set up a command post in the as they were still trying to fath- deemer — a white stucco church lot became an immediate place parking lot. om what had occurred barely just off the Las Vegas Strip and of shelter for concertgoers fleeing Father Bob Stoeckig, vicar gen- dwarfed by giant hotels, casinos the barrage of bullets that show- eral of Las Vegas, said a chancery (CNS photo/Paul Buck, EPA) 24 hours earlier when Stephen People hold hands during an in- Craig Paddock, 64, showered and flashing neon lights — has ered down onto the country mu- employee went to the church later long been a spiritual oasis for sic festival. in the morning after the shooting terfaith prayer service Oct. 2 at bullets into a crowd of about tourists. And hours later, a member of took place and found various per- Guardian Angel Cathedral in Las 22,000 attending a country The church, with a statue of the Metropolitan Police Depart- sonal items in the parking lot in- Vegas for those affected by the music festival in a venue on the Jesus, his arms outstretched, near ment asked a diocesan official cluding shoes, bloodied pieces of mass shooting. Las Vegas Strip. its entrance, became a different about using the church space — clothing and some personal items Kids need everyone to fight online source of refuge after the deadly allowing some of the concertgo- that people dropped as they fled. abuse, exploitation, speakers say ROME (CNS)—With the enor- mous scale and devastating ef- Congressman says Inaction on Aid to fects of child exploitation and abuse online, including expo- Those Suffering in Iraq Unconscionable sure to pornography, the world must act to protect children at WASHINGTON (CNS)— Chaldean Catholic Archdio- all costs, speakers at a world U.S. Rep. Chris Smith, R-New cese of Erbil in the Kurdistan congress said. The world never Jersey, blasted unnamed “ca- Region of Iraq, told the sub- said, “mission impossible” to (CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano) reer staff” at the State Depart- committee that since he testi- any other public health prob- Pope Francis greets family mem- ment and the U.S. Agency for fied a year ago on the needs of lem, including cancer, so no bers during an audience with International Development for Christians in Iraq, “I regret to one should give up without a participants in an international inaction that he said will lead to say that we have still yet to re- congress on protecting children (CNS photo/Erin Granzow, House Office of Photography) fight against the ills online, said further genocide of Christians, ceive any form of meaningful in a digital world, at the Vatican Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., speaks Mary Anne Layden, a psycho- Yezidis and other religious mi- aid from the U.S. government.” Oct. 6. norities in Iraq at the hands of during a hearing on genocide in Rasche noted that the Arch- therapist and professor at the Iraq and Syria held Oct. 3 on Capi- Islamic State militants. diocese of Erbil has repeatedly Perelman School of Medicine tol Hill in Washington. at the University of Pennsylvania. Layden and some 140 ex- He said that IS militants asked the State Department and began committing genocide USAID for humanitarian help. perts and leaders attended the Oct. 3-6 congress on protect- He spoke at an Oct. 3 hear- against Yezidis and Christians Since 2014, he said, the arch- ing children in a digital world. Hosted by the Pontifical Grego- ing he convened as chair of the in Iraq in 2014, and “three years diocese has provided almost all rian University’s Center for Child Protection in partnership with House Subcommittee on Af- later, they are still not receiving rica, Global Health, Global Hu- the medical care, food, shelter WePROTECT Global Alliance, the aim was to get faith commu- the assistance they need from man Rights and International and education for the more than nities, police, software and social media industries, mass me- the United States and so their Organizations. 100,000 Christians who had to dia, nonprofits and governments working together to better survival in their ancient home- Stephen Rasche, director of flee IS, as well as aid to some protect minors from online abuse, violence and exploitation. lands is in jeopardy.” resettlement programs for the Yezidis and Muslims. Order your extra directories now! Sometimes one* just isn’t enough. 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Nation/World The Observer | FRIDAY OCTOBER 13, 2017 | 13 Catholic Energies Helps News in Brief U.S. House passes bill to ban abortion Church Groups Go Greens after 20 weeks of gestation WASHINGTON (CNS)—The U.S. House Oct. 3 passed the Pain- CINCINNATI (CNS)—En- Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, which bans abortions after tering her classroom at St. Tere- 20 weeks of gestation, about the time doctors have determined sa of Avila School in Cincinnati that an unborn child can feel pain. Introduced by Rep. Trent to prepare for the start of the new academic year, art teacher Franks, R-Arizona, it would punish doctors who perform an abor- Cheryl Cannon saw brighter tion after 20 weeks, except in cases of rape, incest or if the life of colors, fewer shadows and a the mother is threatened. Physicians could face up to five years in cheerier environment. prison. Women seeking abortions would not be penalized under “The kids can see what they’re the bill. In a statement Oct. 2, the Trump administration said it doing now,” Cannon told Catho- strongly supported the bill, H.R. 36, and “applauded the House lic News Service on the first day of Representatives for continuing its efforts to secure critical pro- of classes Aug. 17. life protections.” President Donald Trump said he would sign the (CNS photo/Dennis Sadowski) measure if it reached his desk. The Senate still must schedule Throughout the school the Joni Tieman, a teacher at St. Teresa Avila School in Cincinnati, reads a new light-emitting diode bulbs story to her first grade students Aug. 17. consideration of the bill but that seemed unlikely. Senate Whip gained the approval of teach- John Cornyn, a Texas Republican, told reporters, “That’s not a ers, students and staff. Replac- to care for God’s creation in education and advocacy work. near-term priority.” In a Sept. 29 letter to House members, Cardi- ing bulbs across the campus of his 2015 encyclical, “Laudato Dan Last, Catholic Energies nal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, chairman of the U.S. bishops’ St. Teresa of Avila Parish is part Si’, on Care for Our Common chief operating office, said the Committee on Pro-Life Activities, urged passage of the bill, call- of an overall effort to reduce en- Home.” He said the conversion program emerged in 2016 from ing it “common-sense reform.” ergy consumption, in part under isn’t inexpensive, but that it’s hundreds of conversations with the Catholic Energies program a good investment because the pastors, parish staff members developed by the Catholic Cli- money spent will be recovered and organizational leaders about Glendon to receive 2018 Evangelium mate Covenant. in a few years through lower en- the need for practical steps on Vitae Medal from Notre Dame center Bill Thoman, parish property ergy costs. behalf of the environment. NOTRE DAME, Ind. (CNS)—Mary Ann Glendon, a Harvard pro- manager, said the parish want- Catholic Energies was de- More information on Catholic fessor of law and former U.S. ambassador, has been named the ed to be part of the program in veloped to complement the Energies can be found online at 2018 recipient of the Evangelium Vitae Medal response to Pope Francis’ call Catholic Climate Covenant’s https://catholicenergies.org. bestowed by the University of Notre Dame’s Center for Ethics and Culture. The recipient is announced annually on Respect Life Sunday, Communist- which this year was Oct. 1. The award, com- prised of a specially commissioned medal and $10,000 prize, will be presented at a Mass and banquet April 28 at Notre Dame. Named for St. (CNS photo/University of Era Priest Notre Dame) John Paul II’s 1995 encyclical on life issues, the Mary Ann Notre Dame Evangelium Vitae Medal is a life- Glendon Beatified time achievement award given to “heroes of the pro-life movement.” It honors individuals whose efforts have WARSAW, Poland (CNS)— served “to proclaim the Gospel of human life by steadfastly af- A Slovak Salesian priest who firming and defending its sanctity from its earliest stages. died from torture and radiation (CNS photo/Keith Dannemiller) poisoning after forced labor Boots on the Ground in Czechoslovakia’s uranium Mali church leader voices alarm over mines is the latest communist- Nicole Kast, program quality coordinator for Catholic Relief Servic- insurgent attacks on parishes era martyr to be beatified. es, registers Rogelio Pineda Noriega, 71, for an emergency shelter OXFORD, England (CNS)—Catholic leaders in Mali warned Father Titus Zeman, who tarp Oct. 1 in front of what is left of his house after a September that parishes face a growing assault by Islamic militants despite earthquake in Huamuchil, Oaxaca, Mexico. died in 1969, was hailed during a beatification Mass Sept. 30 in attempts to enforce a peace deal in the north African country. Petrzalka Park in the Slovakian “Our churches and chapels are now being targeted by extrem- capital of Bratislava by Cardi- ists, who’ve told Christians not Cardinal Burke Named a Judge nal Angelo Amato, prefect of to gather to pray,” said Msgr. the Vatican’s Congregation for Edmond Dembele, secretary- On Vatican Supreme Court Saints’ Causes, himself a Sale- general of the Malian bishops’ sian. conference. “The authorities are VATICAN CITY (CNS)— to recourse against the dismiss- The Vatican official said trying to reimpose control, and Pope Francis has named U.S. al of a religious, the transfer of Blessed Zeman had been un- we may learn more about what Cardinal Raymond L. Burke a a parish priest, the restriction der “genuine persecution” in kind of strategy is being fol- member of the Apostolic Sig- of a priest’s ministry, removal the years following World War lowed,” he told Catholic News (CNS photo/Sylvain Liechti handout via Reuters) nature, the church’s supreme of ministerial faculties, reno- II as the newly installed com- Service Oct. 5. “But we’re also A member of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Sta- court, which the cardinal head- vation of a parish church and munist government arrested alarmed the attacks are being ed as prefect from 2008 to 2014. dismissal from a teaching posi- clergy and suppressed Catho- bilization Mission in Mali patrols mounted by isolated Islamist in mid-December in Kidal. Members of the Apostolic tion. lic schools and associations, groups, acting in their own Signature serve as judges in the Cardinal Burke’s nomination but that he had shown “love is name.” Tensions were running high in September and early Octo- cases, which mainly involve ap- was met with surprise in some stronger than hatred” during ber in Mali’s central Mopti region after several Catholic churches peals of lower-court decisions quarters because he continues his priesthood. were ransacked and torched, forcing parishioners to flee. Msgr. or of administrative decisions to speak publicly about issuing Born in 1915, the oldest of Dembele said it was unclear which groups were involved and by other offices of the Holy See. a formal “fraternal correction” 10 children, Blessed Zeman what their motives were. “We have no security program of our The appeals involve every- of Pope Francis over the pope’s survived childhood illnesses. own and we rely on the authorities to provide protection and thing from challenges to the teaching in “Amoris Laetitia,” He joined the Salesians in 1932 find solutions,” Msgr. Dembele said. decisions of marriage tribunals his exhortation on the family. and was ordained in 1940. 14 | FRIDAY OCTOBER 13, 2017 | The Observer FOREVER FAMILY A Pro-Life Decade

BY LOUISE BR ASS Observer Correspondent ife is precious, whether born or unborn, say the women who work at Gianna’s House Pregnancy Resource Center. They understand and acknowledge the needs of new and expectant mothers whom Lthey are committed to helping. Women of any faith or race who don’t know where to turn when they fi nd they are pregnant, new moms in need of material help, and women who need pregnancy tests, can all fi nd help and compassionate listeners at Gianna’s House at 700 10th Ave. in Rock Falls. “This helps take the weight off my shoulders,” said one young mother who found the center. “Without Gianna’s House, I don’t know what we would do.”

Women who access the this year, 58 were new clients free assistance — most come and 443 were repeat visitors at once a month — soon learn the roomy, pleasantly fur- that they are not alone in their nished house. struggles. The center is named after St. “We want them to see Christ Gianna Beretta Molla (see box, in us,” said Colleen Petrosky, opposite page), who would cer- executive director. “We are tainly have felt at home here not just giving out diapers and Petrosky said. wipes. St. Gianna was a pediatri- “But what they also enjoy is cian but lost her life at age 40, just visiting. They do not have after refusing treatment for a (Observer photos/Louise Brass) to have specials appointments; tumor so that the baby she was Client advocates Mary Lou Angone and Penny Mallo, sort tubs of baby clothes in Gianna’s House boutique. they can just come in. They carrying (Gianna Emanuela) can just sit and talk,” Petrosky could survive. Many clients are working added. As part of a banquet to cel- on their GEDs and they have Who does Gianna’s House serve? “This relieves a lot of stress ebrate the 10th anniversary of access to job information. About 15 percent of clients are grandparents, aunts or rela- for them and that helps,” she the Rock Falls resource center, A job board is kept updated tives other than the mother. said, because the mothers donors contributed more than and clients receive resume Clients who have accessed the resource center so far are worry about how they will $25,000 to help families in assistance as well. between 17 and 44. take care of their babies. need. “I really feel that because On average, 72 percent are single; 21 percent are married; The need has grown steadily Relics of St. Gianna were they come here the same day 3 percent are divorced; and 3.5 percent are separated from over the 10 years of the facil- brought and displayed at the of each week, you feel a rela- their spouse. ity’s existence. Between 2007 banquet by Robert White, tionship with each mother,” By race: 66.6 percent are white; 27 percent are Hispanic; and 2012, Gianna’s House has curator from the Society of said Penny Mallo, who has 6 percent are black; and 3.4 percent are mixed race. welcomed 577 new clients and St. Gianna Beretta Molla in been a client advocate here Ninety-eight percent of the women who come to ask about had 2,863 total client visits. Warminster, Penn. since the beginning. services accept the assistance o ered to them. In 2016, there were 125 new Guests at the banquet were “Every mom has a diff er- clients and 750 total clients able to touch the relics: gloves ent need. Sometimes they than a decade ago, when two drew Parish. “This is a place served, with 466 being single and a chasuble containing silk just need a place to cry. You parish Respect Life Coordi- of refuge for them.” mothers. pieces from St. Gianna’s wed- really care about them as a nators, Diane Melton of St. Besides emotional sup- In the fi rst eight months of ding gown which were sown whole person,” said Mallo, Andrew Parish, and Gail Cas- port, the mothers can receive into the garment. who attends St. Patrick Parish sady of Sacred Heart Church such items as sippy cups, crib The support for the work in Dixon. in Sterling, met in 2003 with sheets, or clothes for their here is important, said Although the house was Father Paul White of Newman newborn baby, and can browse Petrosky, who attends Sacred once the St. Andrew Parish Central Catholic High School through rows of items in the Heart Parish in Sterling. rectory, the facility is a sepa- in Sterling to discuss pro-life Baby Boutique. Services beyond rate entity from the church, projects. Upstairs, rooms are fi lled Petrosky said. Local parishes in the Ster- with strollers, high chairs, tests and diapers “We are separate from St. ling Deanery soon joined in bouncy seats and portable Women may take their own Andrew Parish, but everything the eff ort and a steering com- cribs. free pregnancy tests here and here is blessed. The boutique mittee was formed in 2004. Some car seats have also Sta member Gwen Doane, a talk over their options, in- is blessed on a regular basis “It is a place that will not been donated. Car seats can be member of St. Andrew Parish in cluding adoption, with a staff by Father Richard Russo,” she turn them away,” said Mary very diffi cult for some mothers Rock Falls, works on the comput- member. Post abortion coun- said. Lou Angone a recent volun- to aff ord, Petrosky said. er at Gianna’s House. seling is also available. The center idea started more teer, and member of St. An- Each client receives practical The Observer | FRIDAY OCTOBER 13, 2017 | 15

Anyone who is Christian has a duty to bear witness to the Gospel: to their grandparents, the other side of life! Because we must also take care of protect life courageously and lovingly in all its phases. I encourage our grandparents, for both babies and grandparents are the hope of a people: you to do this always with closeness, proximity: so that every woman children and young people because they will carry it forward, they will carry may feel respected as a person, heard, accepted and supported. ... the people forward; and grandparents, because they have the wisdom of We spoke of children: there are so many! But I would also like to speak about history, they are the memory of a people. — Pope Francis

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some who have written their Corner If you need help own prayers to give to the ‘Gianna’s House is open mothers. ’ nine hours a week: Mon- In turn, clients from days from 9 a.m. to noon, throughout Lee, Whiteside and Canticle of Mary Wednesdays 5 to 8 p.m. and other nearby counties, have Saturdays from 9 a.m. to written their own testimo- (The Magnificat) noon. The center number is nies to thank those who work 815/213-0290. No appoint- in this labor of love for the My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; ments are necessary. women and their babies. my spirit rejoices in God my Savior for He has “Gianna’s House has been looked with favor on His lowly servant. items, but also information on a wonderful blessing for me From this day all generations will call me other facilities that can assist and I feel to the communities blessed: the Almighty has done great things them with finding affordable as a whole,” a young mother for me and holy is His name. medical care, ultrasounds, pro- Gianna Beretta Molla He has mercy on those who fear Him in every wrote. “I feel you all truly 1922-1962 grams for food assistance, and emit unconditional Christ-like generation. prenatal and childbirth classes. Feast Date: April 28 love and pray an abundance of He has shown the strength of His arm, and has “I do work with a lot of Born near Milan, Italy, blessings over your organiza- scattered the proud in their conceit. resource agencies in the area,” Gianna was one of 13 tions.” He has cast down the mighty from their said Petrosky. “We do a lot of children in a deeply Catholic “... Being a parent of five family. She wed Pietro thrones, and has lifted up the lowly. referrals.” children, sometimes it takes Molla in 1955. They had He has filled the hungry with good things, and More funds for the effort for me to put my pride to the three children while she were raised by a walk through the rich He has sent away empty. continued to work as a downtown Dixon Oct. 7, start- side and ask for help,” another He has come to the help of His servant Israel for physician. When she was ing at the South Riverfront at mother wrote. “These ladies He has remembered His promise of mercy, pregnant with their fourth 9 a.m., to benefit the resource have open ears and accept you the promise He made to our fathers, to child, doctors discovered center which is always seeking for who you are. I greatly ap- Abraham and his children forever. a large uterine tumor. She ways to boost financial sup- preciate everything that I have Glory to the Father, and to the Son and to the insisted that surgeons not port. received from the Gianna’s Holy Spirit: remove her entire uterus, “We are privately funded House.” As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be Petrosky said, the sacrifice which would have aborted by individuals and churches. the baby, but only what was forever. made by St. Gianna in putting Grants are hard to get for pro- necessary to allow the baby R/ Amen life organizations like us,” she the life of her child first, even to reach term. She died — from “Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers, though it cost her her own life, said. seven days after giving birth USCCB inspires the work of the preg- With each gift of caring in 1962. Her husband and assistance, clients also receive nancy resource center. three of her children were a prayer card, or message of “I think St. Gianna would present in 2004 when the hope from the more than 150 be proud of what we are doing pope proclaimed her a saint. private donors to the center, here,” she said. Works of Mercy Students at St. Margaret Mary School in Al- gonquin feel called by their faith to help those in need, not only near them but also in communities worldwide.

Students and (Photo provided) families of Abbey Miner and Anna Tersteeg, St. Margaret fifth graders at St. Margaret Mary Mary School School sit with some donations. collected stuffed animals, children’s books, school supplies, and change to send directly to the victims in Catholic schools of Hurricanes Har- vey and Irma. Such action helps the students demonstrate stewardship, an important part of the Catholic faith. This is also a project a family could take on, especially now that Hurricane Maria has devastated Puerto Rico and earthquakes have ravaged Mexico City and surrounding areas. Colleen Petrosky, executive director of Gianna’s House Pregnancy Resource Center in Rock Falls, stands by Members of your parish may even have rela- the sign outside the house. tives in need of child-centered aid. 16 | FRIDAY OCTOBER 13, 2017 | The Observer Our Catholic View Moral Courage (or Lack Thereof)

We’re likely familiar with the Ethically Speaking Illinois in April of 2017 that he story of John the Baptist’s death would veto House Bill 40 — a bill at the hands of Herod (Mark 6:17- by Father aimed at keeping abortion in Illinois 29). Herod had John imprisoned Kenneth legal if Roe v. Wade were overturned and as the story unfolds, Herod and to allow the tax dollars of Wasilewski Illinois citizens to be used to fund throws a party for the most Diocesan Ethicist influential people of his day. abortions through the Medicaid At the party his stepdaughter [email protected] program — something which most performs a dance which so delights Herod that he people in Illinois (even some who support abortion) promises her anything she wants, even half his oppose. kingdom. Her macabre request, prompted by her While the governor’s commitment to oppose pro- mother, is of course the head of John the Baptist. abortion legislation was always questionable at best, Herod is perplexed because he neither wants to there were many in the pro-life community who saw break his promise, nor fulfill the request. In the end, him as at least more amenable to pro-life concerns the promise is kept, resulting in an innocent man’s than his staunchly pro-abortion opponent in the death. 2014 election. Many of the votes that put him in We can look at Herod’s predicament as one of power came from those who trusted that at the very

(CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn) his own making. And certainly one in which his least, he wouldn’t make abortion more prevalent in Attendees listen to a talk by Swiss Cardinal Kurt pride was his downfall. Rather than do the morally Illinois than it already is. Koch, president of the Pontifical Council for Pro- correct thing, he gives in to the pressure he feels. Unfortunately, a lack of moral courage, coupled moting Christian Unity, about Martin Luther and He had the power to save John from execution, but with a broken promise have just ensured that the Reformation at The Catholic University of doing so would make him look weak or as someone abortion will increase in the state. The simple fact is America in Washington, May 30. Reconciliation who doesn’t keep his word. (demonstrated by other states around the country), between Catholics and Protestants has taken Even though Herod’s keeping his promise meant when a state makes abortion more accessible — as place, in small steps, culminating with 1999’s Joint a grave evil would be suffered, and even though funding it through Medicaid is meant to do — Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification. his actions were horribly self-centered and evil, abortions increase. nevertheless, if there is anything even remotely Perhaps we shouldn’t be overly surprised by this Food for Thought commendable to his behavior in this episode, it turn of events. Evils, such as abortion, will always would be that he kept his word. thrive and expand when people who have political It’s bad enough when a horrible evil befalls the power, lack moral formation and moral courage. Martin Luther and innocent because of a kept oath, but perhaps even Doing the good thing is often difficult — for any worse is when a horrible evil befalls the innocent of us, regardless of where we find ourselves in life. Church Music because of a broken promise. It is, and it will continue to be. Being able to do the right thing, even in minor This can be a reminder to build up our own moral On Oct. 31, 1517, Martin Luther, German matters can be a real challenge at times, but as the courage by striving to make good moral choices monk, scholar and preacher, tacked on seriousness of the moral responsibility increases, so in even minor areas of our lives. Doing so helps us the church door in Wittenburg a list of 95 too does the need for more and more moral courage when the bigger decisions must be made. theses of grievances against the Catholic to do the right thing. Perhaps in this Respect Life month of October, we Church. Moral courage was lacking for Herod to be sure, should recommit ourselves to praying for those with He sparked what later would be known but it is also clearly lacking for many politicians political power, that they have the moral courage to today. Take for example the recent actions on the make decisions based on the defense of innocent life as the Reformation, a movement that part of the Illinois governor. and not further the culture of death through broken led to the split between Catholicism and The governor made a promise to the people of promises or moral cowardice. Protestantism. Modern Catholic scholars and ecclesias- tics acknowledge that Luther was not the unvarnished villain of traditional Catholi- Scripture Reflection for Oct. 15, 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time cism and that he and his work deserve an open, honest evaluation. Martin Luther significantly influenced Whenever it Comes, Take This Call German hymnody. Contemporary Catho- By Kevin Perrotta to his business.” Bad move! Everything depended lics would recognize and be able to join in Catholic News Service on accepting the invitation, but they missed their song to hymns such as “A Might Fortress chance. Is our God” and “Away in a Manager.” his week’s readings move along smoothly, The heart of Jesus’ preaching was that “the Luther had a lifelong love of music. Born up to a point. Isaiah looks forward to God kingdom of God is at hand” (Mk 1:15). God is giving a wonderful feast for everyone. The in to a musical family, he learned to play beginning to intervene in people’s lives to set things psalmist sings of God as his good shepherd. right. Jesus is both the announcer and the agent of the lute and to write tablature, a form T St. Paul rejoices in being God’s action. It is in Jesus that God is getting near of musical notation, and he understood able to do everything in God to people in a new way, getting into people’s lives both the theory and practice of music. who strengthens him. You for their good. As an Augustinian monk, he learned the couldn’t find a more com- Jesus tried to get people to see that when the wave musical form of the Book of Psalms and forting set of Bible texts. of God’s action gets to where you’re at, nothing is the hymns in the Liturgy of the Hours. Then we get to the more urgent than catching it. Luther once said, “I have always loved Gospel. Sending His disciples out to preach the arrival of Jesus tells a parable about music; I would not for any price lose my God’s kingdom, He forbade them to delay even to a king who invites people to little musical power. It drives away spirit of say hello to people they met on the road — a hugely his son’s wedding reception. rude thing to do in a courtesy-rich culture (Lk melancholy, as we see in the case of King Some of them refuse to come. Astonishing! 10:4). More astounding, He told a potential disciple Saul. By its aid a man forgets his anger, Other invitees rough up the servants who deliver who wanted to put off following Him until after his lust, and pride, and expels many tempta- the invitation — and kill them. Incredible! father’s funeral, “Let the dead bury their dead” (Lk tions and evil thoughts.” The king sends soldiers to execute the murderers 9:59-60). Luther’s hymns express his theology. and destroy their town. Not surprising, but The point of all this is not that Jesus is not gentle The simple lyrics made the Gospel visible shocking, all the same. and patient, as He showed in countless ways. The and accessible to worshippers in their Finally, the king fills his banquet hall with point is, when God begins to make Himself present homeless people. Unimaginable! to us, when we hear Him saying something to us, churches and homes. He composed more And that, Jesus says, is what the kingdom of than 30 spiritual songs, setting the Psalms when we sense an invitation or call from Him, this heaven is like. becomes the most hopeful and most pressing thing to music, adapting Latin hymns and trans- Yes, the kingdom of God can be compared to happening in our life. lating Latin text into German. a great feast, as Isaiah pictures it. And, Jesus If “today you would hear His voice” (see Ps 95:7- “Music is a gift of God; it awakens and indicates, the invitations are being sent out, and 8), don’t let him go to voicemail. moves me so, that I preach with pleasure,” now is the time to respond. Luther said. In His jolting little story, “some ignored the Reflection questions: Where is the wave of God’s invitation and went away, one to his farm, another action in my life? Our Catholic View The Observer | FRIDAY OCTOBER 13, 2017 | 17

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In reading my pastor’s bulletin refl ections about the Fatima apparitions, one remark in particular struck me. At some point, the three children asked Mary if two of their deceased friends were in heaven. One was already in heaven, Person in the Pew the Blessed Mother told them. The other, Amelia, would be in by Amanda purgatory, she said, “until the Hudson end of the world.” News Editor Obviously, Amelia was not a The Observer known terrorist or serial killer. [email protected] She was a friend to these future saints, perhaps long a friend of their families. So, it is sobering to ponder what this apparently-ordinary woman might have done that would warrant such a lengthy time in purgatory. But then, there are plenty of hidden ways people everywhere can be unfaithful or hurt others while maintaining a normal- looking, successful, or even a faith-fi lled exterior. Amelia’s purgatory time underscores for me how well God knows our hearts and our actions. He sees what happens in The Sacred Act of Dishwashing our homes, in our places of business, in our churches, schools, parks, vacation spots, dark alleys, empty buildings, “under the I hate dishwashing. Faith at Home about dishes, too. boardwalk” or wherever. He comprehends our motives, mixed Laundry, I love: Over our kitchen sink motives, temptations, blind spots and how naïve we otherwise transforming jumbled by Laura Kelly I hung a print of St. might be. He can see our lack — or abundance — of knowledge, heaps of tumbled clothes Fanucci Therese of Lisieux doing all the ins and outs of our personalities, and the scars we have into neat, folded piles. the dishes, lifting a plate from our past — including those from childhood that we Sweeping is satisfying. to heaven as the steam ourselves don’t remember. Wiping counters, even For those who attack others in secret — with tongues Catholic News Service rises like incense. I look scrubbing sinks, brings to her while loading the or computers or other weapons — knowledge of God’s simple pleasure. dishwasher and muttering to myself about omnipresence would be a gift and a warning that they need to But I cringe at crusty pots and pans. cereal-crusted breakfast bowls. repent and change. Any night of the week, I’d trade for In this least-loved task of my day, can I For those who secretly work behind the scenes to make the any other chore. Yet life in a household follow her lead and do small things out of world a better place, pondering God’s presence everywhere is requires rolling up sleeves and doing uplifting. And victims of meanness, hatred, misplaced fear or love? whatever dirty work needs to be done. greed can take comfort that they are not alone. I need practice. Conversion takes Even in the house of the church. Turns Another ponderable part of Amelia’s after-death suff erings is patience. But three meals a day come out the saints agree. the realization that purgatory is an essential component of God’s “Regard all utensils of the monastery around without fail, so there is always kind benevolence toward us. Because none of us is perfect, and its whole property as if they were the more to wash. Always another chance to even if we do many kindly things, we still can mess up when sacred vessels of the altar,” reads the Rule see our daily work and daily bread with situations catch us by surprise or are simply too overwhelming of St. Benedict. Christ-like eyes. or frightening for us to take the high road and respond as Jesus I watch the priest at Mass as he wipes “Wash the plate not because it is dirty would have us do. the chalices and ciboria, the cups and nor because you are told to wash it, but We all need God’s mercy, and the vast majority of us should plates used for Communion. I’ve heard because you love the person who will use rejoice in the chance to be made perfect after death in purgatory. grumbles from the pews about “waiting it next,” said St. Teresa of Kolkata. We will be blessed to get there. for the dishes to be done,” but I love this My 3-year old loves to wash dishes. He But how much better if we would do all we can here on earth quiet moment we all spend watching the wields the sink sprayer like a fi reman’s to grow more and more perfect in love! What keeps us from washing up. hose, sending shimmering water across making progress? Self-love, of course, and also the earthly, This act reminds me that God is found the counter. He digs out clean cups from human love that merely refl ects the basic goodness we see in in the smallest moments of care. Our the cupboards so he has more to dunk in people around us. habits of devotion depend on details: the the soapy bath. When we question the quality of our love, it is tempting to daily prayers and gestures that deepen in When I watch him play in the water and compare ourselves to the people around us. That’s not a good meaning as we repeat them over time. light and see the gleam of wet cups and plan. With only a little eff ort, we can fi nd plenty of examples of And honestly? I love the reminder that billowing bubbles, I remember that beauty bad role models. Most of us are not surrounded by saints. And, caring for the vessels of the altar is an act and boredom are both in the eye of the as noted above, we can’t reliably read hearts and identify who of reverence. It nudges me to see cleaning beholder. What I see as drudgery, he sees those saints around us are. up after family meals as an echo of the as delight. Much more reliable are the identifi ed saints — men and Eucharist. women who learned to embrace God’s perfect love. Many of If I can borrow just a teaspoon of his God comes to us in food and drink them have left us letters and longer writings that describe their joy, my perspective shifts. I see the gift of — and we are transformed. If we are struggles and insights on how Jesus calls us to more than love of a eucharistic people, it means we care hot water running through a faucet. The family and friends. As regular human beings, they give us hope about the crumbs, the last drops and the privilege of plates heaped with food. The in the power of God’s graces and merciful assistance to anyone dishwashing, too. abundance of a house full of family to willing to do their best to follow Him. “God walks among the pots and pans,” feed. Their ranks could have included Amelia, but perhaps she was said St. Teresa of Avila. Maybe all it takes to see the holiness blind to who she was and thought she was living a good enough Saints help us learn the patient, plodding of our work is fresh eyes. The wisdom life. Or maybe she believed what was hidden from everyone else secrets of the spiritual life: That small of saints, a preschooler’s joy, the pastor’s was invisible also to God. acts hold great love, that no task is too faithful service. All of them teaching what We don’t know her story. But we who are living still have ordinary for God, that faithfulness is the I keep trying to learn: that the humblest, options. repetition of love. dirtiest acts of our days can be the most We can choose Jesus, accept His sacrifi cial love, repent of our They teach me to quiet my grumbling sacred. sins and strive to change and grow more perfect in love.

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