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Serving the ChurchCriterion in Central and Souther n Indiana Since 1960 CriterionOnline.com July 13, 2007 Vol. XLVII, No. 39 75¢ Groups working to fight racial, ethnic disparities in health care WASHINGTON (CNS)—Dr. Anna Maria Izquierdo-Porrera knows firsthand that medical offices Joyce Overton leads must be places on which patients can efforts to change rely to receive quality health care when they need it and places to lives of refugees which they will want to return. to America As medical direc- tor of the Spanish By John Shaughnessy Catholic Center of Catholic Community Services in Years had passed since they first met, but Washington, she tries to cultivate personal Joyce Overton immediately recognized the relationships with those in her care, such as man walking down the hall toward her. the fifty-something Cuban-born homeless After all, it’s hard to forget someone who man who became “part of the family” at the seemed to hate you with a passion when center until his recent death in hospice care you first met. after fighting both heart disease and lung Yet that was the situation in the 1980s cancer. when a then-just-arrived refugee from That man might have been homeless, Ethiopia came to see Overton, the longtime but he did have a “medical home,” director of the archdiocesan Refugee according to the definition offered by the Resettlement Program. Commonwealth Fund in its new study on The man had his own idea for his version how racial and ethnic disparities in health of the American dream, a dream that come to the United States. She joined the care could be reduced or eliminated if more included going archdiocese’s refugee program in 1978— minority patients had a medical home. Refugee advocate to school right three years after the program began in “This survey shows that if you can embraces people away. Yet response to South Vietnamese refugees provide both insurance and access to a true seeking help, page 9. Overton told arriving in America following the end of medical home, racial and ethnic differences him it would the Vietnam War in 1975. in getting needed medical care are often be better for him and his family if he got a Since then, the archdiocese has helped eliminated,” said Dr. Anne Beal, senior pro- job. The man stormed away, furious. about 15,000 refugees from around the gram officer at the Commonwealth Fund Last summer, that same man came back globe, people who have fled their home- and lead co-author of the study, during a to see Overton, walking down the hall lands because of war, persecution, civil Photos by John Shaughnessy June 27 news conference in Washington. toward her. conflict or a major natural disaster. The As the longtime director of the refugee According to the report on the study, “He came up and asked, ‘Do you refugees have come from Africa, Asia and program for the archdiocese, Joyce Overton and patients have a medical home if they meet remember me?’ ” she recalls. “He said, Europe, including the countries of her staff have helped refugees from around the four criteria: have a regular provider or ‘You told me I had to go to work instead of Cambodia, Laos, Poland, Russia, Cuba, world adjust to their new lives in the United States. place of care; report no difficulty contacting school to help my family. I didn’t want to Haiti, Afghanistan, Somalia and Sudan. a provider by phone; report no difficulty do it, but I did it. I was so mad at you. But Hundreds of refugees have been arriving families. They also assist with job place- getting advice or medical care on weekends now I want to thank you.’ ” in Indianapolis this spring and summer ment, medical checks, cultural orientation or evenings; and find office visits well- Overton smiles and says, “He eventually from Myanmar, also known as Burma, and government benefits. organized and efficiently run. did go back to school. He’s now a chemist fleeing the political suppression of the mili- And when that’s not enough, Overton Only 15 percent of Hispanics reported at Lilly.” tary regime in that Southeast Asian country. often leads the way in providing extra having a medical home, compared to As Overton shares that story, there’s a “Helping refugees is important to the assistance. 28 percent of whites, 34 percent of African- framed poster on a wall behind her, a poster archdiocese,” Overton says. “It goes back “She’s very tenacious. She’ll go the Americans and 26 percent of Asian- about “Passion” that states, “There are to ‘I was a stranger and you welcomed me.’ extra mile,” says Marguerite Keys, an Americans. Overall, about one in four many things in life that will catch your eye, The refugee program has always been a assistant in the program. “She’s not easily U.S. adults met the criteria for having a but only a few will catch your heart. Pursue priority of the Catholic bishops.” rattled. She’s witnessed many clients who medical home. those.” The seven staff members of the program seem to have insurmountable problems But when they did have a medical home, For the past 30 years, Overton has meet refugees at the airport, help enroll adjusting to life here and she’s helped nearly three-quarters of adults—regardless pursued her passion of trying to make a children in schools, and provide clothing, them reach self-sufficiency. She feels a of race—reported they can always get the difference in the lives of refugees who have furniture and temporary housing to the See PASSION, page 9 See HEALTH CARE, page 2 Pope relaxes restrictions on use of Tridentine Mass

VATICAN CITY (CNS)—In a long- extraordinary expression of the same law of found very often,” he said. awaited overture to disaffected Catholic prayer.” But the pope expressed sympathy with traditionalists, Pope “They are, in fact, two usages of the one Catholics who are attached to the Tridentine Benedict XVI relaxed Roman rite,” he said. rite and uncomfortable with the new Mass. In restrictions on the use of The pope’s directive came on July 7 in a the post-Vatican II period, he said, excessive the Tridentine Mass, the four-page apostolic letter titled “Summorum liturgical creativity often led to “deformations Latin-language liturgy Pontificum.” The new norms will take effect of the liturgy which were hard to bear.” that predates the Second on Sept. 14, the feast of the Exaltation of the “I am speaking from experience, since I, Vatican Council. Holy Cross. too, lived through that period with all its The pope said Mass An accompanying explanatory letter from hopes and confusion. And I have seen how celebrated according to the pontiff to the world’s bishops dismissed arbitrary deformations of the liturgy caused the 1962 Roman Missal, fears that the decree would foment divisions deep pain to individuals totally rooted in the Pope Benedict XVI commonly known as the in the Church or be seen as a retreat from faith of the Church,” he said. Tridentine rite, should Vatican II. The pope said it is clear that, in addition be made available in every parish where The pope said the new Mass rite to Catholics from that era, young people are groups of the faithful desire it. undoubtedly would remain the Church’s also being attracted by the older form of the He said that while the new Roman predominant form of worship. Use of the liturgy. Missal, introduced in 1970, remains the old missal presupposes a certain degree of The Tridentine Mass has been allowed as ordinary way of Catholic worship, the liturgical formation and some knowledge of a liturgical exception since 1984, but 1962 missal should be considered “the the Latin language, and “neither of these is See MASS, page 8 Page 2 The Criterion Friday, July 13, 2007

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for Medicare and Medicaid,” she said. Haring CNS photo/Paul Altmon work on the care they need, compared with 52 percent of Another example of a medical home cited teeth of a 14-year-old those with a regular provider but no medical by the Commonwealth Fund is Washington client at the Spanish home and 38 percent of those without a Pediatric Associates, where children and Catholic Center in regular health provider. their families can receive services ranging Washington in this The margin of error for the study was plus from lactation consultations to parenting photo taken in or minus 2.9 percentage points. classes to infant/toddler yoga and massage February. The center The Spanish Catholic Center, which to immunizations and information about provides medical, provides medical, dental, immigration, legal, nutrition and early childhood education. dental, immigration, educational and social services to more than In a prenatal visit, families meet the legal, educational 40,000 people, has a clientele that is physicians and other health care providers in and social services 95 percent Hispanic and 98 percent a group setting to learn about the philosophy to more than uninsured, said Izquierdo-Porrera. of the practice, ask questions and tour the 40,000 people “Coming to the doctor is a hard thing for examination rooms. The practice also places annually. them to do” because of work and other a special emphasis on pediatric literacy, with commitments, she said, so the center tries to children between 6 months and 6 years make visits as easy as possible with evening receiving a new, age-appropriate book at and weekend hours, and by offering every well-child visit. prescription and laboratory services as well At the recent Catholic Health Association 29 percent of the leaders said racial and what has been going on in society,” said as medical care. assembly in Chicago, Catholic health care ethnic disparities occurred “frequently” in VeLois Bowers, senior vice president for “From a practical point of view, we only leaders participated in an ethics lab in which Catholic health care and 59 percent said diversity and inclusion at Trinity Health in accept patients that we can see on a regular they assessed the prevalence of racial and they happened “sometimes.” Only 9 percent Novi, Mich. Citing continued problems basis,” she added. “We’re careful not to take ethnic disparities in their own institutions said they occurred “seldom” and 3 percent with discrimination in employment, more patients than we can care for.” and discussed how to end them. said they were “rare.” education and other fields, she added, Izquierdo-Porrera said the center has had Using an electronic voting system, “Catholic health care is not exempt from “We want to not believe it exists.” † Vatican congregation reaffirms truth, oneness of Catholic Church

VATICAN CITY (CNS)—In a brief Faith, and approved by Pope Benedict XVI In a format of five questions and answers, ordained priesthood and the Eucharist. document, the Vatican’s doctrinal congrega- before publication. the new document stated that Vatican II did Nevertheless, they “lack something in their tion reaffirmed that the Catholic Church is In a cover letter, Cardinal Levada asked not change Catholic doctrine on the condition as particular Churches” because the one, true Church, even if elements of the world’s bishops to do all they can to Church. It said use of the phrase “subsists they are not in union with the pope, it said. truth can be found in separated Churches and promote and present the document to the in” was intended to show that all the The Christian communities born out of communities. wider public. elements instituted by Christ endure in the the Reformation, on the other hand, do not Touching an ecumenical sore point, the The text was the latest chapter in a long- Catholic Church. enjoy apostolic succession—the unbroken document said some of the separated simmering discussion on what the Second The sanctifying elements that exist outside succession of bishops going back to Christian communities, such as Protestant Vatican Council intended when it stated that the structure of the Catholic Church can be St. Peter—and therefore “cannot, according communities, should not properly be called the Church founded by Christ “subsists in the used as instruments of salvation, but their to Catholic doctrine, be called ‘Churches’ in “Churches” according to Catholic doctrine Catholic Church,” but that elements of value derives from the “fullness of grace and the proper sense,” it said. because of major differences over the “sanctification and truth” are found outside truth which has been entrusted to the In his cover letter, Cardinal Levada said ordained priesthood and the Eucharist. the Catholic Church’s visible confines. Catholic Church,” it said, quoting from the document came in response to critical The Vatican released the text on July 10. The related discussion over the term Vatican II’s “Decree on Ecumenism.” reactions to the teaching of “Dominus Titled “Responses to Some Questions “Churches” surfaced publicly in 2000, when The text said the Second Vatican Council Iesus,” another doctrinal congregation Regarding Certain Aspects of the Doctrine the doctrinal congregation—then headed by used the term “Church” in reference to document of 2000, which said the Catholic on the Church,” it was signed by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, now Pope Orthodox Churches because, although Church was necessary for salvation, and to U.S. Cardinal William J. Levada, prefect of Benedict—said the term “sister Churches” separated from the Catholic Church, they ongoing confusion over interpretations of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the was being misused in ecumenical dialogue. have preserved apostolic succession, the the phrase “subsists in.” †

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Box 1717 • Indianapolis, IN 46206-1717 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1717 The Criterion Friday, July 13, 2007 Page 3 World must come together to address poverty, Morris says By Mary Ann Wyand better—and now they have a chance. “If every congregation in the world and every school did Some 850 million people in the world—half of them what this place has done,” he said, “we would be a lot further children—are hungry every day. along in solving the problem [of world hunger].” A sixth of the world’s population is hungry, malnourished Morris and his wife, Jackie, lived in Rome during his Wyand MaryPhoto by Ann and lives in poverty. five-year leadership of the U.N. World Food Programme. Every day, 25,000 people—including 18,000 children— It was hard to leave the ministry, he said, but they are happy die of malnutrition throughout the world. to be home again. Their daughter, Jennifer Schaefer, is an Those sobering and heartbreaking statistics can be assistant principal and resource center coordinator at St. Joan eliminated, James Morris explained, if more people, of Arc School. Churches, community organizations and companies support Now Morris serves as a consultant for the Indiana Pacers poverty-relief efforts in the U.S. and abroad. and helps Riley Hospital for Children, Gleaner’s Food Bank Morris, an Indianapolis resident who served as executive and the Boy Scouts, all in Indianapolis, as well as assisting director of the United Nations World Food Programme from Indiana University in Bloomington. 2002-07, shared compelling stories about his international In his former ministry, Morris said, he focused on humanitarian ministry during a Monarch Speaker Series understanding and addressing the dimensions and magnitude James Morris, former executive director of the United Nations World presentation on June 5 sponsored by St. Joan of Arc Parish of the critical problems of world hunger and extreme poverty Food Programme, speaks at St. Joan of Arc Church on June 5. and School at the Indianapolis North Deanery church. in every country. He discussed “Connecting to Children: The Importance “It’s hard to identify with the magnitude and the seriousness In the U.S., he said, the Women, Infants and Children and Responsibility of Living in a Global Community and of hunger, malnutrition and famine in the world,” he said. “I (WIC) Nutrition Program and food stamps are wonderful How Nutrition Impacts Kids.” remember coming back to Rome after having made a trip investments in the health of Americans. In April 2002, Morris was named the 10th executive through an area in Africa [and wondering] ‘Why, why, why are “I became consumed and overwhelmed with this notion of director of the world’s largest food aid organization. During so many people living in such extreme poverty and such hunger and poverty among children,” Morris said, and he 2005, the World Food Programme fed 97 million people in terrible sadness when other people live such good lives?’ ” spent “a huge amount of time” in southern Africa studying 82 countries with $2.8 billion in contributions. When he posed the question to a monsignor in Rome, the impact of HIV/AIDS on women and children. Reflecting on visits to impoverished countries, Morris Morris said, the priest told him that poverty is “a great mystery In southern Africa, women now have 60 percent of the said relief organizations and their supporters are slowly of faith” and God calls people to help the poor who struggle to HIV infections, he said. In Zimbabwe, a country of 13 million making progress in alleviating hunger. survive each day. people, 1.3 million children are orphaned by HIV/AIDS, more “But the fact of the matter is—in this rich world, this The Catholic Church has “a wonderful relationship” with than 20 percent of the population is HIV-positive, the life smart world, this technologically able world—there is no the World Food Programme, Morris explained, and “has expectancy has dropped from 68 to 35 in one generation, and excuse for those numbers,” he said. “To think that supported us financially” for years. grandparents or older children are caring for younger 25,000 human beings die every day of malnutrition— “If there is a unifying principle of all the great faiths of the children. 75 percent of them children—and more people are dying of world,” he said, “it’s the responsibility of those who have to “It’s overwhelming,” Morris said. “The impact [of AIDS] hunger, of malnutrition, than die of malaria, tuberculosis and take care of those who have not. We know the scriptural on children is beyond comprehension. Fifteen million HIV combined, it’s shameful, it’s sinful, it’s reprehensible, references—‘I was hungry and you fed me.’ … All the great children in southern Africa are orphaned—their parents are it’s unacceptable.” religious doctrines are replete with the absolute mandate that gone—because of HIV and that number will go up a million Morris said he finds hope in the many good people and we have to do something about this.” more for the next five years. … The rest of the world has to ministries that help the poor with basic human needs in the Feeding impoverished children enables them to do well in step in and be helpful.” U.S. and Third World countries. school, Morris said, and education is a critical factor in During meetings with Pope Benedict XVI and the late “I’ve grown to love this remarkable church and wonderful breaking the cycle of poverty. Pope John Paul II at the Vatican, Morris said, he thanked the school,” he said about St. Joan of Arc Parish. “In the most “The World Bank would tell you that the most powerful pontiffs for the role of Catholic missionaries around the generous Christ-like way for the last five years, [students, investment any country can make … is to be sure that children world—sisters, brothers, priests and laypeople—who do parishioners and staff members] made a special effort to are born to healthy mothers, nursed by healthy mothers, and extraordinary work in impoverished countries. generate resources so that the school each year fed well-fed, well-nourished, during the first 24 to 36 months of “The Catholic Church has been a remarkable partner for 50 children around the world. Probably these kids were in life,” Morris said. “And if that happens, the child has a chance. the World Food Programme, in part through Catholic Relief Africa, and because of the generosity of students here the But if that doesn’t happen, it’s unlikely that the child will ever Services and Caritas,” Morris said, “but also through lots of lives of those children will never be the same—all for the catch up, no matter what the remedial action might be.” diocesan missionaries all over the world.” † Catholic, Disciples of Christ dialogue explores relationship of Word, sacrament ST. LOUIS—The International Commission for Christian Unity in Rome, led a Bible study, “Walking long-range goal of full visible unity in one faith, one Dialogue between the Disciples of Christ and the Roman Home with a Stranger: the Riddle of Emmaus” eucharistic fellowship and common life in Christ. Catholic Church held its fourth (Lk 24:13-35). 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OPINION Reflection/Dan Conway Pauline year could stimulate Christians to adopt a missionary zeal Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 While in Rome to report on Louisville pope said, but should also be celebrated in Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher Greg A. Otolski, Associate Publisher Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz’s reception of local churches and in the sanctuaries, religious Mike Krokos, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus the pallium during the orders and other institutions that have a Solemnity of SS. Peter special link to St. Paul. and Paul at St. Peter’s In a special way, the Pauline year will be Basilica on June 29, ecumenical, reflecting the saint’s commitment Editorial I had the privilege of to the unity and harmony among all attending Pope Christians, the pope said. Benedict XVI’s The Basilica of St. Paul, which is located Pope Benedict XVI pontifical vespers “outside the walls” of the ancient city of answers questions service at the Basilica Rome, is the site of the Apostle’s tomb. at a news of St. Paul Outside the Recent excavations have unearthed a roughly conference aboard Walls the night before. cut marble sarcophagus that experts believe is his flight from During this beautifully sung liturgy, the the actual tomb of St. Paul, who was martyred

CNS photo/Tony Gentile, Reuters Gentile, CNS photo/Tony Rome to Sao Paulo, Holy Father announced his intention to nearby. Brazil, on May 9. In proclaim a special jubilee year dedicated to According to Pope Benedict, “during the remarks about the St. Paul. Pauline year, particular care should be taken recent legalization At a time when the Church is especially to welcome Catholics from various countries of abortion in conscious of the need to proclaim the Gospel who may want to make penitential Mexico City, the of Jesus Christ—to people who are both far pilgrimages to the saint’s tomb.” pope reiterated away and close at hand—St. Paul’s words During his homily, the Holy Father Church teaching and example are a powerful witness to what observed that St. Paul’s success was not the “that the killing of it means to be a missionary Church. result of a program of evangelization. Instead, an innocent baby is According to Pope Benedict, “As in the the Apostle to the Gentiles’ effectiveness was incompatible with Church’s beginning, today, too, Christ needs the result of “his extraordinary personal being in Apostles ready to sacrifice themselves. He involvement in announcing the Gospel and his communion with needs witnesses and martyrs like St. Paul.” total dedication to Christ, despite problems the body of Christ.” The pope went on to say that there is no and persecutions,” the pope said. more urgent task facing the Church today The action of the Church is credible and than to inspire and send forth “modern effective only to the extent that Christians are Abortion and Communion Christians who will imitate the Apostle’s willing to “pay personally for their faith in missionary energy and spirit of sacrifice.” Christ, in every situation,” he said. he issue of pro-abortion Catholic should approach the Eucharist only after St. Paul’s personal testimony to the Where this commitment is lacking, the Tpoliticians who are receiving receiving faithfully the sacrament of lordship of Jesus Christ had a transforming appeal of the Gospel will be weaker, he said. Holy Communion won’t go away. penance.” influence on the individuals and “Paul lived and worked for Christ; he We all recall that it was an issue when The U.S. bishops have not taken a communities he served. suffered and died for him. How current is his Democrat John Kerry was running for united stand on the issue of whether Because Paul let the Holy Spirit work example today,” the pope said. president in 2004. priests should refuse Communion to through him, the infant Church was able to According to a long-standing tradition, This year, it’s Republican Rudolph pro-abortion politicians. In 2004, they mature and grow far beyond the small band Peter and Paul met near the site of basilica “Rudy” Giuliani, and the same rules opted to let each bishop decide for of disciples who were present in Jerusalem before they were martyred, and they hugged apply to him as they did for Kerry. himself. There’s agreement that such in the days following the death and and blessed each other. That is, Catholics have an obligation politicians should not present resurrection of Jesus. As the pope made clear, Paul and Peter to respect life, and it is a grievous sin to themselves for Communion, but not Largely because of Paul’s personal were very different figures, with different encourage abortion. Those with any on whether they should be refused if encounter with the Lord, which led to his charisms or gifts, and there were sometimes grievous sin on their souls are not worthy they do. It’s expected that the bishops radical conversion from a persecutor to an tensions between them. to receive Communion. It’s not just a rule will discuss the matter further at their Apostle, the world as we know it has been But they shared a profound love for Christ, for politicians. It applies to everybody. meeting in November. introduced to the person of Jesus Christ and the pope said, and together they helped build Pope Benedict XVI was queried about Meanwhile, we have to face the fact his saving message. up the Church and, in the process, showed the this issue while he was on the plane from that the Church still has a serious need to Paul’s preaching, his travels and letters to world a new way of being sisters and brothers Rome to Brazil on May 9. educate the faithful about the seriousness the nascent Churches of the apostolic age in the one family of God. During the trip, a reporter asked him if of the issue of abortion. had a cataclysmic effect on the world as he It was a great privilege to be present in this he supported the action of the Mexican In her syndicated column in knew it. During his lifetime, Christianity magnificent Basilica, at the tomb of St. Paul, bishops in excommunicating legislators The Indianapolis Star on June 14, Froma became a universal Church and a beacon of and to hear the successor of St. Peter proclaim who voted to legalize abortion. He Harrop wondered why Giuliani was the hope for all humanity. this special jubilee year. replied, “Yes. This excommunication was only one of the nine Republican As the pope said in his announcement, the When the pope made his announcement, not something arbitrary, but is foreseen candidates for president in the previous missionary spirit that was St. Paul’s is those present—including the representatives by the Code [of Canon Law].” week’s debate whom Wolf Blitzer needed in every age to renew the Church and from other Christian churches—burst into However, the Mexican bishops questioned about his views on abortion. transform the world, according to the saving spontaneous applause. actually had not excommunicated those Of course, the answer is that Giuliani is grace of Jesus Christ. As the Holy Father observed, St. Paul was legislators. Therefore, the next day the the only one of the candidates who is Pope Benedict hopes that the Pauline a source of unity for the young Churches of Vatican issued a correction. Jesuit Father Catholic and pro-choice. year, which will run from June 28, 2008, to the apostolic era. May he also serve as a Federico Lombardi, director of the Harrop then made the statement, June 29, 2009—to mark the approximate connecting link among Christians today so Vatican press office, said, “If the bishops “Many Catholics don’t fret that much 2,000th anniversary of the saint’s birth—will that, in spite of our tensions and differences, haven’t excommunicated anyone, it’s not over abortion.” Unfortunately, she’s right. stimulate modern Christians to adopt a new we may all be one as the Lord intends. that the pope wants to do so.” Those states with the highest missionary zeal. The new statement from the Vatican percentage of Catholics are those with The Pauline year will feature numerous (Dan Conway is president of RSI Catholic stated, “It is simply part of Church law the most pro-abortion politicians— special liturgies and events in Rome, the Services Group.) † that the killing of an innocent baby is Massachusetts, for example. incompatible with going to Communion.” Or Rhode Island, which has the There’s a difference between excom- highest percentage of Catholics in the Letters to the Editor munication and not being able to go to nation and where polls say that Communion. 63 percent of the people are pro-choice. Reader: More appropriate photograph Any mortal sin—adultery, skipping That’s the state where Bishop Thomas Sunday Mass, stealing a large amount of Tobin wrote in the The Providence needed for Family Health Supplement money, defaming someone’s good name, Visitor, “As Catholics, we are called, etc.—is incompatible with going to indeed required, to be pro-life, to cherish I have a brief comment concerning the for some mothers, we need to support and Communion. But the present controversy and protect human life as a precious gift Family Health Supplement in the June 15 work for a culture that supports and elevates concerns abortion. of God from the moment of conception issue of The Criterion. the efforts mothers make to feed their babies Obviously, since the reporter asked until the time of natural death. As a As a mother to a 10-month-old infant, I themselves. about what the Mexican bishops had leader, as a public official, Rudy Giuliani found the article to be interesting, helpful A half-page picture of an infant using a done, this isn’t just a problem in the has a special obligation in that regard.” and a good summary of important health bottle is exactly contrary to this goal. United States. As much as the popes and bishops care information relevant to my life. I know perhaps that Catholic News Service Britain’s two cardinals recently spoke have emphasized life issues, they However, I would like to comment about may have provided the picture along with the out. Cardinal Keith O’Brien of Scotland apparently have not been able to the picture. I was extremely disappointed to article. I am also sending a comment to them. said, “I remind politicians to avoid convince most Catholics, although we see a bottle accompanying an article A more appropriate image should have cooperating in the unspeakable crime of hope that isn’t true here in Indiana. And concerning health practices for newborns been selected. abortion, and the barrier such cooperation it’s not just abortion, but also euthanasia, and infants. Breastfeeding mothers are better supported erects to receiving Holy Communion.” embryonic stem-cell research and capital The American Academy of Pediatrics through images that do not stress using a And Cardinal Cormac Murphy- punishment, too. recommends a full year of breastfeeding to bottle. O’Connor of England said, “The Obviously, it’s not just the politicians provide the best health and emotional My wish is to increase your awareness and longstanding tradition of the Church who need to be thinking with the Church. development for all children ask for the examination of The Criterion’s teaches that anyone who freely and (http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/ content in this context. knowingly commits a serious wrong — John F. Fink content/full/pediatrics;115/2/496). Meaghan Bauer While bottles are necessary and useful Indianapolis The Criterion Friday, July 13, 2007 Page 5

ARCHBISHOP/ARZOBISPO DANIEL M. BUECHLEIN, O.S.B.

SEEKING THE FACE OF THE LORD BUSCANDO LA CARA DEL SEÑOR Liturgy of the Word, Eucharist form single act of worship (Ninth in a series) that it can bear fruit in the lives of the faithful” heart” (n. 49). the faith and love with which we all must (n. 46). In accord with a request of the bishops at regard this sublime sacrament” (n. 50). n his apostolic exhortation, reflecting on He suggests that the proclamation of the the Synod, the Holy Father has asked the The Holy Father commented on the the parts of the Mass, Pope Benedict XVI word of God be related to the sacramental competent curial offices of the Vatican to dismissal of the Mass: “Ite, missa est” Irecalls the “intrinsic bond between the celebration, and that generic and abstract study the possible moving of the Sign of (“Go, the Mass is ended.”) “The words help word of God and the Eucharist” (n. 44). homilies should be avoided. On occasion, Peace to before the presentation of the gifts us to grasp the relationship between the “The Liturgy of the Word and the “thematic” homilies may be appropriate, as a “significant reminder of the Lord’s Mass just celebrated and the mission of Eucharistic liturgy with the rites of especially if based on the four pillars of the insistence that we be reconciled with others Christians in the world. … The word introduction and conclusion ‘are so closely Catechism of the Catholic Church, namely the before offering our gifts to God” ‘dismissal’ has come to imply a ‘mission.’ interconnected that they form but one single profession of faith, the celebration of the (cf. Mt 5:23, ff.) (n. 49). These few words simply express the act of worship’ ” (General Instruction of the Christian mystery, life in Christ and Christian He noted that, “We can understand the missionary nature of the Church” (n. 51). Roman Missal, 28). “… From listening to prayer (cf. n. 46). emotion so often felt during the sign of peace The pope said it might help to provide new the word of God, faith is born and The Holy Father underscores the at a liturgical celebration. Even so, during the texts for the prayer over the people and the strengthened (cf. Rom 10:17); in the importance of the presentation of the gifts: Synod of Bishops there was discussion about final blessing in order to make this Eucharist, the Word made flesh gives “In the bread and wine that we bring to the the appropriateness of greater restraint in this connection clear. himself to us as our spiritual food” (n. 44). altar, all creation is taken up by Christ the gesture, which can be exaggerated and cause Next week: “Active, full and fruitful The Holy Father asks that “liturgical Redeemer to be transformed and presented to a certain distraction in the assembly just participation.” † proclamation of the word of God [be] the Father. In this way, we also bring to the before the reception of Communion. It entrusted to well-prepared readers” (n. 45) altar all the pain and suffering in the world, in should be kept in mind that nothing is lost and that initiatives be undertaken to help the the certainty that everything has value in God’s when the Sign of Peace is marked by a Do you have an intention for faithful understand the Scriptures (cf. n. 45). eyes” (n. 47). sobriety which preserves the proper spirit of Archbishop Buechlein’s prayer list? “Let us never forget that ‘when the The section of the exhortation that treats of the celebration as, for example, when it is You may mail it to him at: Sacred Scriptures are read in the Church, the Eucharistic Prayer, the center and summit restricted to one’s immediate neighbors” God himself speaks to his people and Christ, of the entire celebration, cites the General (n. 49). Archbishop Buechlein’s present in his own word, proclaims the Instruction of the Roman Missal, with its list In regard to the distribution and reception Prayer List Gospel’ (GIRM, 29).“… Christ does not of the basic elements of every Eucharistic of Holy Communion, Pope Benedict Archdiocese of Indianapolis speak in the past, but in the present, even as Prayer: thanksgiving, acclamation, epiclesis, recommends that “the rules governing correct 1400 N. Meridian St. he is present in the liturgical action” (n. 45). institution narrative and consecration, practice in this regard (in the instruction P.O. Box 1410 The pope quotes St. Jerome: “Ignorance of anamnesis, offering, intercessions and final Redemptionis Sacramentum),” be faithfully Indianapolis, IN 46202-1410 Scripture is ignorance of Christ” (cf. n. 45). doxology (GIRM 78-79). The pope asks that observed, “seeing in them an expression of Reflecting on the homily, the Holy Father the “inexhaustible theological and spiritual says bluntly: “Given the importance of the richness” of these prayers be the subject of Archbishop Buechlein’s intention for vocations for July word of God, the quality of homilies needs effective catechesis (cf. n. 48). to be improved. The homily is ‘part of the Significant attention is given to the sign of Men Religious: that the special gifts their communities bring to the Chur ch may be liturgical action’ and is meant to foster a peace described as responding to the more widely appreciated and encouraged. deeper understanding of the word of God, so “irrepressible desire for peace present in every

Liturgia de la Palabra y la Eucaristía constituyen un acto único de adoración (Noveno de la serie) parte de la acción litúrgica’; tiene como De conformidad con la solicitud de los Sacramento” (n. 50). finalidad favorecer una mejor comprensión y obispos sinodales, el Santo Padre ha pedido a El Santo Padre habló sobre la despedida n su exhortación apostólica, reflex- eficacia de la Palabra de Dios en la vida de los las oficinas competentes de la Curia del final de la Misa: “Ite, missa est” ionando sobre los componentes de la fieles” (n. 46). Vaticano que estudien la posibilidad de (“Pueden irse, la Misa ha terminado.”) “En EMisa, el Papa Benedicto XVI Sugiere que la proclamación de la Palabra colocar el rito de la paz antes de la este saludo podemos apreciar la relación recuerda: “la unidad intrínseca del rito de la de Dios esté vinculada a la celebración presentación de las ofrendas, lo cual entre la Misa celebrada y la misión cristiana santa Misa” (n. 44). sacramental y que deben evitarse las homilías “recordaría de manera significativa la en el mundo. … La expresión ‘missa’ se “La liturgia de la Palabra y la liturgia genéricas y abstractas. En ciertas ocasiones amonestación del Señor sobre la necesidad de transforma, en realidad, en ‘misión.’ Este eucarística—además de los ritos de pueden ser apropiadas las homilías reconciliarse antes de presentar cualquier saludo expresa sintéticamente la naturaleza introducción y conclusión—‘están “temáticas”, especialmente si están ofrenda a Dios” (cf. Mt 5:23, ff.) (n. 49). misionera de la Iglesia” (n. 51). El Papa dijo estrechamente unidas entre sí y forman un fundamentadas en los cuatro pilares del Observó que, “se comprende la intensidad que quizás sea de utilidad proporcionar los único acto de culto’ ” (Ordenación General Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica, a saber: la con que se vive frecuentemente el rito de la nuevos textos para la oración sobre el del Misal Romano, 28). En efecto, la Palabra profesión de la fe, la celebración del misterio paz en la celebración litúrgica. A este pueblo y la bendición final que expresen de Dios y la Eucaristía están intrínsecamente cristiano, la vida en Cristo y la oración propósito, sin embargo, durante el Sínodo de dicha relación. unidas. Escuchando la Palabra de Dios nace cristiana (cf. n. 46). los Obispos se ha visto la conveniencia de La próxima semana: “Participación o se fortalece la fe (cf. Rm 10:17); en la El Santo Padre subraya la importancia de la moderar este gesto, que puede adquirir plena, activa y fructuosa.” † Eucaristía, el Verbo hecho carne se nos da presentación de las ofrendas: “en el pan y el expresiones exageradas, provocando cierta como alimento espiritual” (n. 44). vino que llevamos al altar toda la creación es confusión en la asamblea precisamente antes El Santo Padre pide que “en la liturgia se asumida por Cristo Redentor para ser de la Comunión. Sería bueno recordar que el ¿Tiene una intención que desee ponga gran atención a la proclamación de la transformada y presentada al Padre. En este alto valor del gesto no queda mermado por la incluir en la lista de oración del Palabra de Dios por parte de lectores bien sentido, llevamos también al altar todo el sobriedad necesaria para mantener un clima Arzobispo Buechlein? Puede enviar instruidos” (n. 45) y que deben llevarse a sufrimiento y el dolor del mundo, conscientes adecuado a la celebración, limitando por su correspondencia a: cabo iniciativas que ayuden a los fieles a de que todo es precioso a los ojos de Dios” ejemplo el intercambio de la paz a los más apreciar la Sagrada Escritura (cf. n. 45). (n. 47). cercanos” (n. 49). Lista de oración del Arzobispo “Nunca olvidemos que ‘cuando se leen en Esta sección de la exhortación que trata Con respecto a la distribución y recepción Buechlein la Iglesia las Sagradas Escrituras, Dios sobre la Plegaria Eucarística, el centro y la de la Comunión, el Papa Benedicto Arquidiócesis de Indianápolis mismo habla a su Pueblo, y Cristo, presente cumbre de toda la celebración, cita la recomienda que “respecto a las prescrip- 1400 N. Meridian St. en su palabra, anuncia el Evangelio’ Ordenación General del Misal Romano, con la ciones para una praxis correcta, me remito a P.O. Box 1410 ”(Ordenación General del Misal Romano, lista de los principales elementos de toda los documentos emanados recientemente” (en Indianapolis, IN 46202-1410 29). “… Cristo no habla en el pasado, sino Plegaria Eucarística: acción de gracias, la instrucción Redemptionis Sacramentum), en nuestro presente, ya que Él mismo está aclamación, epíclesis, relato de la institución y que debe observarse fielmente, “viendo en presente en la acción litúrgica” (n. 45). El consagración, anamnesia, oblación y doxología ellas la expresión de la fe y el amor que todos Traducido por: Daniela Guanipa, Papa cita a San Jerónimo: “desconocer la final (OGMR, 78-79). El Papa pide que la han de tener respecto a este sublime Language Training Center, Indianapolis. Escritura es desconocer a Cristo” (cf. n. 45). “riqueza teológica y espiritual inagotable” de Reflexionando sobre la Homilía, el Sumo estas plegarias sean el sujeto de una catequesis Pontífice afirma categóricamente: “La efectiva (cf. n. 48). La intención de vocaciones del Ar zobispo Buechlein para julio necesidad de mejorar la calidad de la Se le concede gran importancia al símbolo Hombres Religiosos: Que los dones especiales que sus comunidades traen a la iglesia homilía está en relación con la importancia de la paz, descrito como la respuesta al “anhelo sean más apreciados y alentados por todas partes. de la Palabra de Dios. En efecto, ésta ‘es indeleble en el corazón de cada uno” (n. 49). Page 6 The Criterion Friday, July 13, 2006 Events Calendar

July 13 1530 Union St., Indianapolis. store. Information: 812-576-4302. Byzantine Church, St. Mary Indiana Venture Center Inc., St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Knights of Columbus, Exempli- Hall, 1117 Blaine Ave., Indiana- speaker, Mass, 6:30 a.m., buffet Parish, 23670 Salt Fork Road, Cardinal Ritter Jr./Sr. High fication Mass, 5 p.m. Informa- MKVS and Divine Mercy polis. Catholic Charismatic breakfast and program, $11 per Bright. Parish festival, music, School, 3360 W. 30th St., tion: 317-638-5551. Center, Rexville, located on 925 Renewal of Central Indiana, person in advance, $15 at door. food, children’s games, Indianapolis. Open house, South, .8 mile east of 421 South prayer meeting, 7:15 p.m. Information: www.catholic 3-11 p.m. Information: 812-656- 6-7:30 p.m. Information: 317- Benedict Inn Retreat and and 12 miles south of Versailles. Information: 317-592-1992, businessexchange.org. 8700. 924-4333, ext. 122. Confession, 1 p.m., followed by Conference Center, 1402 South- www.inholyspirit.org or July 20-21 July 13-14 ern Ave., Beech Grove. Gift holy hour, Mass, 2 p.m., groups [email protected]. July 22 Shop Open House and Social, of 10 pray the new Marian Way, St. Susanna Parish, 1210 E. St. Boniface Parish, 15519 N. St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, Main St., Plainfield. Parish 9 a.m-3 p.m. Information: 317- 1 p.m., Father Elmer Burwinkel, July 18-19 State Road 545, Fulda. Quilt 4050 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. festival, Fri. 6-11 p.m., pork 788-7581 or e-mail celebrant. Information: 812-689- Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara show, 9-11:30 a.m. Information: Rummage sale, Fri. 8 a.m.- Catholic Center, Benedictine dinner, Sat. 4:30 p.m.-midnight, [email protected]. 3551. 812-357-5533. 6 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-noon, Room, 1400 N. Meridian St., steak dinner, games. Informa- $2 a-bag day. Information: 317- July 16-20 tion: 317-839-3333. July 15 Indianapolis. ELM Lay St. Meinrad Parish, St. Meinrad. 546-1571. Michaela Farm, Oldenburg. Ministry retreat, “Discerning Our Lady of the Most Holy July 21 Quilt show, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Rosary Parish, CYO Building, Ecology Camp: “Habits and Your Call to Discipleship,” St. Benedict Parish, 111 S. Ninth Habitat,” St. Michael the Archangel Information: 812-357-5533. 580 Stevens St., Indianapolis. boys and girls ages Information: 812-357-6721 or St., Terre Haute. Parish festival, 10-12, 9 a.m.-noon, $60 per Church, 3354 W. 30th St., “Apologetics for Youth,” 800-334-6821 or mhodde@ July 26-28 flea market, children’s games, child. Information: Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s 1-3 p.m. Information: 317-236- saintmenirad.edu. St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, food, entertainment, 4 p.m.-mid- [email protected]. Precious Infants Pro-Life 1521. 535 E. Edgewood Ave., Indiana- night. Information: 812-232- July 19-21 Mass, 8:30 a.m., followed by polis. Fun Fest, 4 p.m.-mid- 8421. July 17 St. Christopher Parish, 5301 W. rosary outside abortion clinic and St. Mary Parish, 7500 Navilleton Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara 16th St., Indianapolis. 70th Benediction at church. Informa- night, rides, food, games. Infor- July 13-15 Road, Navilleton. Parish Catholic Center, 1400 N. annual Midsummer Festival, tion: Archdiocesan Office for mation: 317-787-8246. festival, chicken dinner, games, Our Lady of Fatima Retreat Meridian St., Indianapolis. Arch- Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri. 5-11 p.m., Pro-Life Ministry, 317-236-1569 July 27-28 House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indian- 10 a.m-4 p.m. Information: 812- diocesan Office for Family Min- Sat. noon-11 p.m., food, games, or 800-382-9836, ext. 1569. St. Anthony of Padua Parish, apolis. “Retrouvaille Week- 923-5419. istries, “Annulment–The Real rides. Information: 317-241-6314. end” for troubled marriages. Story,” 7 p.m. Information: 317- Cordiafonte House of Prayer, 316 N. Sherwood Ave., Information: 317-236-1586 or St. John the Baptist Parish, 236-1596 or 800-382-9836, July 20 3650 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Clarksville. Parish festival, [email protected]. 25743 State Road 1, Dover. ext. 1596, or Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 Silent prayer day, 9 a.m.- Fri. 5-11 p.m., Sat. 2-11 p.m., Summer Festival, 11 a.m.- [email protected]. E. 71st St., Indianapolis. 2:30 p.m., brown bag lunch, chicken dinner, food, entertain- July 14 6 p.m., fried chicken dinner, Catholic Business Exchange, free-will offering. Registration: ment. Information: 812-282- Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., games, country St. Athanasius the Great James R. Eifert, president of 317-543-0154. 2290. †

for Life,” girls’ basketball camp, girls in Information: 812-357-6611 or e-mail or www.WWME.org. Retreats and Programs grades 4-8. Information: 317-788-7581 or e-mail [email protected]. [email protected]. August 24-26 Swan Lake Resort, Plymouth, Ind. “Getaway July 12-13 August 3-5 Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. Weekend” for African-American Christian Oldenburg Franciscan Center, convent, Olden- Rachel’s Companions, confidential spiritual 56th St., Indianapolis. “World Wide Marriage married couples, $490 per couple. Information: burg. “Funky Pottery for Teens,” ages 12-18, support group for Catholic women struggling Encounter.” Information: 317-888-1892 708-363-8610 or e-mail [email protected]. † 6-9 p.m., $60 first child, $50 additional sibling. with the aftermath of abortion, call for loca- Information: 812-933-6437 or e-mail tion, schedule and to join the support group. All [email protected]. calls are confidential. Information: 317-831- July 13-15 2892, 317-236-1521, 800-382-9836, ext. 1521, Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. or email [email protected]. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Retrouvaille Week- August 4-10 end,” program for troubled marriages. Infor- Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, mation: 317-236-1586, 800-382-9836 or e-mail 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “School of [email protected]. Humility,” retreat, $430 overnighters or Oldenburg Franciscan Center, convent, Olden- $325 for commuters. Information: 317-788-7581 burg. “Women’s Golf Retreat.” Information: or e-mail [email protected]. 812-933-6437 or e-mail August 5 [email protected]. Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. Sr. Dana Augustin, S.P. Sr. Su-Hsin Huang, S.P. Sr. Patricia Wallace, S.P. July 20-22 56th St., Indianapolis. “Pre Cana Conference” Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. for engaged couples, 1:45-6 p.m. Information: 56th St., Indianapolis. “Tobit Weekend,” 317-545-7681, 317-236-1596 or 800-382-9836, Providence sisters make first $280 per couple. Information: 317-545-7681. ext. 1596. July 22 August 10-12 profession of religious vows Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “An Introduction to the Devout Three Sisters of Providence made their supervisor of Biomass Processing, part of 56th St., Indianapolis. “Pre Cana Conference” first profession of religious vows on July 1 the Facilities Management staff at for engaged couples, 1:45-6 p.m. Information: Life: St. Francis de Sales,” Benedictine Father 317-545-7681, 317-236-1596 or 800-382-9836, Adrian Burke, presenter. Information: 812-357- at the Church of the Immaculate Concep- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. ext. 1596. 6611 or e-mail [email protected]. tion at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Su-Hsin entered the congregation They are Sister Dana Augustin, on Sept. 16, 2004, from Nun Wang Parish July 30 August 17-19 formerly a member of St. Mary Parish in in Taitung, Taiwan. She attended schools Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, Richmond; Sister Su-Hsin Huang, a native in Taiwan and currently is a student at 56th St., Indianapolis. “Volunteers, Seniors St. Meinrad. “The Psalter: A Guide and Chal- of Tainan City, Taiwan; and Sister Patricia Indiana State University in Terre Haute. and Friends Monthly Mass and Social,” lenge for Prayer,” Benedictine Father Eugene Wallace, formerly a member of St. Simon Sister Patricia entered the congregation Mass, 9 a.m., continental breakfast following Hensell, presenter. Information: 812-357-6611 the Apostle Parish in Indianapolis. on Sept. 18, 2003. She earned a degree in Mass, free-will offering. Information: 317-545- or e-mail [email protected]. 7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima. Sister Dana entered the congregation elementary education at Butler University August 21-23 on Sept. 16, 2004. She earned a bachelor’s in Indianapolis. She currently ministers as a July 30-August 3 Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, degree in music at DePauw University in school librarian at St. Andrew and St. Rita Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, St. Meinrad. “St. Benedict’s Way,” Benedic- Greencastle. She currently ministers as the Catholic Academy in Indianapolis. † 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Basketball tine Brother Maurus Zoeller, presenter.

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WASHINGTON (CNS)—In the 1920s, Oregon voters She believes this would help the Catholic schools passed a referendum backed by the Ku Klux Klan that remain competitive with public schools’ American required schoolchildren to attend only public schools, history curriculum, while providing a way for forcing Catholic schools to close. students to connect directly with the history and

In a letter, Archbishop Alexander Christie of influence of the Church in America. CNS photo/libraries.cua.edu Oregon City stated that the local bishops agreed “It will fix the perception of American history as unanimously to appeal the law to the U.S. Supreme Court. devoid of Catholic influence,” she said. “Surely the bishops of this country will not stand by The primary documents on the Web site include inactive while the faith is being strangled in our innocent pamphlets, meeting minutes, and letters and editorials children,” he wrote to Archbishop Edward Hanna of from prominent Catholic lay and religious leaders. San Francisco, who was head of the National Catholic The Web site also provides background Welfare Conference, the forerunner to today’s U.S. information about the issues, comprehension Conference of Catholic Bishops. questions and advice for teachers on how to The letter is now part of the American Catholic History incorporate the documents into a curriculum. Classroom Web site, created to help Catholic high school The research center purposely chose documents and even university teachers incorporate Catholic history related to prominent events in American history, said into a secular American history curriculum. Timothy Meagher, curator and university archivist for The Catholic University of America in Washington the research center and archives. produced the Web site—which is located at For example, during the onset of labor unions, the http://libraries.cua.edu/achrcua/packets.html—to give Knights of Labor was the largest American union in access to primary documents from its library archives that the United States and was made up of a majority of reveal Catholic thought and reaction to significant Catholic members. movements and eras in American history. The main Web But late 19th-century documents on the Web site site provides links to information on Catholics in relation reveal a debate in the Church as to whether Catholics to industrialization, a living wage, education, labor unions should be allowed to unionize because some and race. Church leaders considered the unions to be secretive For example, Archbishop Christie’s letter and other and radical. documents from the Oregon case provide a look into a Another link on the Web site describes the history period when the patriotism of Catholics was “on trial,” of relations between black Catholics and the Church, according to the background description of the case found beginning with slave ownership by clergy and on the Web site. members of religious communities. The site also The Oregon law set a dangerous precedent for contains documents surrounding the Federation of abolishing all Catholic schools nationwide until it was Colored Catholics in the 1920s, which was formed to This 1925 editorial cartoon from The Columbus Dispatch in Ohio appears reversed by the Supreme Court a few years later, said address ways for black Catholics to achieve equality among the documents on the American Catholic History Classroom Maria Mazzenga, manager of the site and education within the Church, paralleling secular civil rights Web site. The site provides historical records and information from the archivist for the university’s American Catholic History discussions, Mazzenga said. library archives of The Catholic University of America in Washington. The Research Center. The university’s research center is continuing to cartoon appeared after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled as unconstitutional Mazzenga believes Catholic influence in American update the site and will soon add documents from the an Oregon law requiring children to attend only public schools. history, such as in education, is more difficult for Catholic bishops’ program for social reconstruction in the high schools to teach because most schools use secular United States after World War II and different Catholic and sent 30,000 Jews to concentration camps. history textbooks, which downplay the role of religion. opinions regarding the 1936 presidential election. The tapes include previously unknown broadcasts of The result is that students infer that religious activity is A surprising find for the research center that will soon be American bishops condemning the “Kristallnacht” about a inconsistent with, instead of “integrated into, the life of available online was the discovery of audiotapes containing week after it occurred. the nation,” she said. the broadcast response of U.S. bishops to the “This shows that the American Catholic hierarchy did “Our answer is to integrate some of these [Catholic] “Kristallnacht” in 1938, when the Nazis destroyed have some organized response to the anti-Semitism that primary documents into the curriculum,” Mazzenga said. thousands of Jewish homes, businesses and synagogues, was taking place in Nazi Germany,” Mazzenga said. † Life’s a picnic when you’re with Sagamore!

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The document said the 1962 missal can be used for the MASS sacraments of baptism, marriage, penance and the anointing Motu Proprio continued from page 1 of the sick if the faithful request it. Bishops may celebrate Latin for ”on his own initiative,” it the sacrament of confirmation according to the old rite, too. appears in documents coming directly Catholics had to request permission from local bishops, who The document also gave bishops the power to erect a from the pope signifying his personal did not always consent. “personal parish” for celebrations according to the old liturgy. interest in the topic. The fi rst was The new decree significantly altered the bishop’s role, The text allowed for Mass readings in local languages, issued by Innocent VIII in 1484. maintaining his general oversight on liturgy but removing even when the 1962 missal is being used, using a Lectionary, NUMBER ISSUED BY him from initial decisions on Tridentine Masses. or book of Mass readings, that has been approved by the The document said a priest who wishes to celebrate the Vatican. In his letter, the pope also suggested that new saints Benedict XVI 5 Tridentine Mass alone “does not require any permission,” and new prefaces should be inserted in the 1962 missal; that John Paul II 24 and lay Catholics who spontaneously wish to attend such question will be studied by the “Ecclesia Dei” commission. Paul VI 43 John XXIII 2 semi-private Masses may do so. Priests may use the Roman Breviary of 1962 to pray the Pius XII 3 Local pastors are to handle more formal requests for Liturgy of the Hours, including morning prayer and evening scheduled Masses, the document said. The text does not prayer, the document said. require all parishes to automatically establish a Tridentine Unlike the 1984 indult offered by Pope John Paul II, the DOCUMENTS ISSUED ‘MOTU PROPRIO’ Mass schedule, but it said that where “a group of faithful new decree did not explicitly state that those requesting John Paul II attached to the previous liturgical tradition exists stably,” the permission for the Tridentine Mass must accept the legiti- “Sacramentorum sanctitatis tutela” pastor should “willingly accede” to their request to make the macy of the new Mass. Vatican sources said such acceptance establishing new guidelines for dealing old Mass available. would be presumed, however. with priests accused of sexual abuse. The document stipulates that priests who use the In his accompanying letter, Pope Benedict said the priests Jan. 10, 2002 “Ecclesia Dei” excommunicating Archbishop 1962 Roman Missal must be qualified to do so. Some experts who celebrate according to the Tridentine rite cannot, as a Marcel Lefrebvre and four illicitly ordained believe a lack of priests trained to say the old Mass could matter of principle, exclude celebrating the new Mass. bishops for their disobedience. present problems in responding to local requests. “The total exclusion of the new rite would not, in fact, be July 2, 1988 In the Tridentine rite, the priest celebrated Mass facing consistent with the recognition of its value and holiness,” he east, which—given the layout of most churches—meant he said. Paul VI celebrated with his back to the congregation. Since the pro- That could be an important point in the Vatican’s ongoing “Sacrum Diaconatus Ordinem” restoring mulgation of the new Roman Missal, the priest normally faces reconciliation efforts with the members of the Society of the permanent diaconate in the church. the congregation. And while Latin is the original language of St. Pius X, founded by the late Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre, June 18, 1967 both liturgical texts, the new missal permits use of the vernac- who was excommunicated in 1988. The society rejects the ular language; because it called for full, active participation, new Mass and several important teachings of Vatican II. Pius X the use of a local congregation’s language became customary. In a statement on July 7, the head of the Lefebvrite soci- “Tra le sollecitudini” outlining regulations In scheduling Tridentine Masses, the document said, ety, Bishop Bernard Fellay, welcomed the pope’s decree and for sacred music pastors should balance these special requests with their said it had created a “favorable climate” for ongoing dialogue Nov. 22, 1903 ordinary pastoral demands. It offered some guidelines: On with the Vatican. But he said doctrinal differences must be Sundays and feast days, parishes may offer only one settled before there can be reconciliation with the Vatican. Source: CNS reports and www.vatican.va ©2007 CNS Tridentine Mass; the old Mass also can be celebrated on The publication of the decree came after nearly two years weekdays and in particular circumstances such as pilgrimages. of review. Although it was issued “motu proprio,” a phrase council’s decisions, he said. When a group of the lay faithful “does not obtain what it that signifies a pope is acting on his own initiative, “There is no contradiction between the two editions of requests from the pastor,” it should inform the local bishop, Pope Benedict consulted on the question with the world’s the Roman Missal. In the history of the liturgy, there is who is “earnestly requested to grant their desire,” the cardinals and bishops. growth and progress, but no rupture,” he said. document said. The strongest apprehensions were voiced by French and “What earlier generations held as sacred remains sacred If the bishop is unable to provide for this kind of celebra- German bishops, who worried that internal Church unity— and great for us too, and it cannot be all of a sudden tion, the matter goes to the Pontifical Commission “Ecclesia and their own authority—could be weakened by creating entirely forbidden or even considered harmful,” he said. Dei,” which is charged with “maintaining vigilance over the parallel worshipping communities. Other bishops said the As for Church unity, the pope told the bishops that observance and application” of the new decree, it said. move could be seen as delegitimizing the liturgical reform of he had essentially freed them from having to decide on Religious orders may offer Tridentine Masses in conven- Vatican II. specific requests for the old liturgy, but was relying on tual or community celebrations in their own oratories, it said. The pope, in his explanatory letter, dismissed both fears as them to maintain communion among their faithful. 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A welcoming presence: Refugee advocate embraces people seeking help, hope

By John Shaughnessy longtime director of the archdiocesan Refugee Resettlement Program. “That’s how I learned He stands to the side for a moment, there was already a small Chin community savoring another reunion of family and here. They already had a church here, and they friends at Indianapolis International agreed to help with resettling the 133 people. John Shaugnessy Photo by Airport. “Earlier this year, we were told that large It’s the second time he has been to the numbers would come in. We went back to the airport this day, the fourth time in Chin community and said, ‘Can you help?’ By four days, and yet he never tires of this time, the Chin community has grown to watching the smiles of recognition, the more than 500 people and there are seven tight hugs and the tears of joy from the churches on the southside. I love working refugees who can’t believe they have with the Chin community because they do finally arrived in the United States, giving come together. They all help and support one them the hope of a new life in a new land. another. That’s what the refugees know. They As he watches, Thlasui “Sui” know there’s a community here.” Tluangneh can’t stop smiling either, even Sui nods in agreement. He says that the though he knows his work is just begin- news of how Burmese refugees are accepted ning in helping the latest round of refugees and supported in Indianapolis has spread to from Myanmar, also known as Burma, the refugee camps in Malaysia, India and adjust to life in America. All this spring Thailand. Welcoming Burmese refugees to the United States and Indianapolis, such as these two women and and summer, Burmese refugees have been “We are very close to one another,” he a child, has been a common occurrence this spring and summer for Thlasui “Sui”Tluangneh. As a arriving increasingly in Indianapolis—a says. “When someone’s father dies back resettlement specialist for the refugee program of Catholic Charities Indianapolis, Sui knows swell that is expected to reach a total of home, we go to the home right away. We personally the political suppression that drove the refugees to flee from Burma in the hope of a 300 to 500 people by the end of the year. know each other.” better life in America. “They’re excited to see friends and rela- Sui also knows personally what it means to tives,” says Sui, a resettlement specialist for fear for your life in your homeland. It was military came to his home in Burma, asking Sui’s constantly quick smile shows he the Refugee Resettlement Program of part of his past in Burma. questions about him. enjoys his role of helping refugees adjust Catholic Charities Indianapolis. He was involved in student protests in “Things got worse and worse,” he says. to their new world, their new life. “Sometimes they cry. Sometimes they lose that country in 1988, the year when the “After a year, I applied for asylum. I asked “It is a noble job,” he says. “Back in control. All tonight, they will talk. No one military regime killed an estimated 8,000 for refuge. Within one year, they grant me.” Burma, my parents were poor. A lot of sleep. It is nice.” to 10,000 people while crushing a The United States has been his home ever people were kind to help us. My attitude It is also far from the Southeast Asian pro-democracy movement. since. The father of six brought his family to becomes, ‘I should help people in my country that was once their home, a home “In Burma, there’s no more election after Indianapolis in 2004. He has provided help life.’ I’m much better with the language. they fled because of the political suppres- 1990,” he says. “Military government put to arriving Burmese refugees ever since. I’m the one who arrived before they did. sion of the military regime there. generals and captains in different areas. “He is very good, wonderful,” says I have knowledge—how to buy a car, The most recent refugees from Burma Everywhere, military people rule. There’s per- Thawng Ling, pastor of the Chin how to buy a house, how to apply for a join the nearly 600 refugees from that secution, imprisonment. There is suspicion all Evangelical Baptist Church in Indianapolis. job.” country who have already made a home in around. A lot of people need to leave the coun- In March, Overton hired him to assist He pauses, taking a break from helping Indianapolis. Most of them are from an try.” the Catholic Charities refugee program, the 10 new refugees who have just arrived ethnic group that’s called Chin. Sui finally left in 1999, coming to the believing he would help tremendously with at the airport. “In 2001, we resettled 133 refugees United States to study at a Bible college in the influx of Burmese refugees. “I’m very busy, but I’m helping so from Burma,” says Joyce Overton, the Ohio. Yet even while he was in America, the “We’re glad to have him here,” she says. I’m happy,” he says. “I’m very happy.” †

to everything new. I don’t know if I could do universal language. “You see all the people who have come. PASSION that.” “What I’ve really learned is that people are They have kids and now their kids have continued from page 1 Like the man from Ethiopia, the former people are people,” she says. “I find most kids,” she says. “It’s a good feeling know- refugees often return to visit Overton to people are the same. The language is just a ing that the archdiocese and I have helped sense of responsibility for our clients.” thank her. For more than 20 years, a woman barrier. You hear it said all the time, ‘We’re them start a new life and, hopefully, a Keys shares the recent story of a refugee from Vietnam has come into the refugee pro- more alike than we’re different.’ And that’s better life.” who was injured in a car accident shortly gram’s office on Overton’s birthday, Oct. 1. true. A translator is helpful, but I find if you She has continued to help them make after she started her first job. Overton Usually, she brings the gift of a homemade go into the home, look around and use the transition even as she has dealt with her stepped in, using her connections to make doll. Overton keeps the collection of dolls in hand gestures, usually we can communicate. own health problems in recent years— sure the mother could still keep her home, her office. If all else fails, you get on the phone and get problems that have required three surgeries. pay her utilities and take care of her children. “She came here in 1984,” Overton recalls. a translator.” The pain continues from those problems. “She loves the refugees,” says Thawng “She was a single mother with three kids. She’s also learned that a dose of reality But the pain hasn’t stopped her passion. Ling, the pastor of the Chin Evangelical Her oldest child’s father was an American needs to temper the American dream that “I love working with the refugees,” she Baptist Church in Indianapolis that also soldier. That’s how she got into the country. refugees have when they arrive here. says. “In 32 years, we’ve done a lot of helps Burmese refugees settle in the city. At the time, Congress was having issues “Everybody comes with great expectations good. And we keep trying. So many people “I’ve been working with her since 2001, with the refugee program and the entire of what life will be like in America,” she have come here and lived the American since the first refugees [arrived]. She is budget for the country. I was the only one says. “They soon realize that here in America dream. I try to make sure we have the wonderful. A lot of people don’t have the working here. She remembers me every you have to work for what you get.” dollars we need and the connections we passion to help strangers, but she does.” October 1st. It’s nice. She just called me a That thought leads to a smile for Overton need to give them the programs and the Overton deflects all credit, turning it couple of weeks ago. as she recalls all the people who have come support they need when they get here. toward the refugees. “The first refugees I worked with were with their hopes and dreams. “That’s my passion.” † “There are still some families struggling, from Vietnam. That was in 1978. I remem- but I see every family as a success story,” she ber when I was asked to take the job. They says. “The fact that people can come here gave me a Vietnamese-American dictionary and, within six months, they can adapt, get a and told me to learn a few phrases.” job and their kids are in school, that’s amaz- She never did learn the phrases. Instead, ing. I hope I never have to do that, to adapt she relied—and continues to rely—on a Page 10 The Criterion Friday, July 13, 2007 Benedictine monks celebrate priesthood jubilees

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The Benedictine monks of Saint Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad recently celebrated the 60-year priesthood jubilee of Father Richard Hindel and the 50-year priesthood jubilees of Fathers Aurelius Boberek, Aelred Cody and Sebastian Leonard. Father Richard was born on July 1, 1922, in Indianapolis and was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral Parish. He professed vows as a Benedictine monk on Aug. 6, 1943, and was ordained to the priesthood on May 27, 1947. He began a long career at the former Saint Meinrad high school and college as a teacher and administrator. Fr. Richard Hindel Fr. Aurelius Boberek Fr. Aelred Cody Fr. Sebastian Leonard In 1961, he earned a master’s degree in biology at The Catholic University of America in Washington. priesthood on May 3, 1957. He earned licentiate and doctorate special projects from the archabbot and Father Richard was subprior—third in He earned a master’s degree in degrees in sacred theology at the University helps with parochial assistance. leadership—at the monastery from liturgical studies at the University of of Ottawa, licentiate and doctorate degrees Father Sebastian was born on Sept. 4, 1955-63. He also served the community Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Ind., and a in sacred Scripture at the Pontifical Biblical 1931, in Indianapolis and was a member as kitchen master during those years. master’s degree at Indiana University in Institute in Rome, and two degrees at the of Holy Cross Parish. He professed From 1964-70, he ministered as Bloomington. Royal College of Music and Royal College vows as a Benedictine monk on Aug. 1, superintendent of building and Father Aurelius served as a professor of Organists in London. 1952, and was ordained to the maintenance at Saint Meinrad and dean of students at the former Father Aelred served as a professor at priesthood on May 3, 1957. Archabbey, and received national Saint Meinrad College for many years. the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome, He earned a master’s degree at prominence for his involvement in the After completing graduate studies, he where he taught Scripture courses on the Georgetown University in Washington National Executive Housekeepers ministered as a professor, pre-theology Old Testament and New Testament for and a doctorate at The University of Association Inc. dean and vice rector at Saint Meinrad 10 years. Oxford in England. Before taking on several parish School of Theology. He also served as He also ministered as novice/junior For 25 years, Father Sebastian taught assignments, beginning at St. Isidore master of ceremonies and assistant director master at Saint Meinrad Archabbey, modern Church history at Saint Meinrad Parish in Bristow in 1987, he served at of the oblate program for the Archabbey. organist at the Abbey of Sant’ Anselmo School of Theology. Saint Meinrad School of Theology as Father Aurelius taught at the in Rome, editor of the Catholic Biblical During some of those years, he also dean of students for two years and American College in Belgium and also Quarterly, and procurator general of the taught history at the former Saint Meinrad vice rector for four years. served as rector there for two years. American-Cassinese and Swiss- College and served as choir master for the Currently, he is in residence at Currently, Father Aurelius helps with American Benedictine congregations. monastic community. St. John the Evangelist Parish in parochial assistance at the Archabbey. Father Aelred has written several In 1983, he was appointed associate Indianapolis. Father Aelred was born on Feb. 3, books as well as numerous articles for pastor of St. David Parish in Davie, Fla. Father Aurelius was born on Feb. 12, 1932, in Oklahoma City, Okla. He scholarly journals and periodicals, and Since 1995, Father Sebastian has 1930, in Brooklyn, N.Y. He professed professed vows as a Benedictine monk also has contributed to encyclopedias ministered as a chaplain and teacher at vows as a Benedictine monk on Aug. 1, on Aug. 1, 1952, and was ordained to and collective works. the Canterbury School in New Milford, 1952, and was ordained to the the priesthood on May 3, 1957. Currently, Father Aelred undertakes Conn. † A supplement to Catholic newspapers published by Catholic News Service, 3211 Fourth Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017-1100. All contents are copyrighted © 2007 by Catholic News FaithAlive! Service. Mass unites the faithful in prayer and the Eucharist

By Msgr. James P. Moroney presentation of the gifts. At Sunday Mass, men and women just The first document of the Second like you and me pick up the gifts of bread Vatican Council, written 44 years ago, and wine then carry them to the priest. was about the liturgy. Yet the pope teaches us that it is not CNS photo/Nancy Wiechec CNS photo/Nancy Of the more than 13,000 words in that just bread and wine that we bring to the “Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy,” the altar because mixed with those hosts on word “liturgy” appears to be the most the paten is the gift of all creation. popular. But one of the close runners-up Along with the wine in the cruet, “we in this conciliar popularity contest is the also bring to the altar all the pain and phrase “the faithful.” suffering of the world in the certainty that “The faithful” is a beautiful phrase, everything has value in God’s eyes.” really, given the fact that the bishops Then the priest takes those simple could have chosen to use “the congre- gifts—mixed with the sacrifices of our gation” or “the assembly” or even “the lives and of the whole world—and places parishioners” to describe the folks in the them upon the altar just as Christ placed pews. But they chose “the faithful” or his body upon the cross. sometimes “Christ’s faithful.” The sacrifice of my life is joined with The reason for the bishops’ affection the sacrifices of all the Church and for this wording has to do with God’s “united to the redemptive sacrifice of affection for us. Christ.” It was the first lesson I learned from There is a wonderful economy in my Baltimore Catechism: “Why did God God’s love for us. So great is his love that make you? God made me to know him, to he baptizes me into the death and rising love him and to serve him in this world, of his Son. and to be happy with him forever in I am to be a part of a people heaven.” consecrated to him so that through his I recall learning the same lesson from Church he might continue to reveal my Protestant classmates in third grade himself to my heart and join me ever each time that our teacher would lead us more closely to Christ. in a rousing chorus of “Jesus loves me, Never was this made clearer to me this I know, for the Bible tells me so!” than the first time that I celebrated the But there is even more to God’s love. rites for receiving children into the He loves me so much that he wants me to catechumenate so they might be baptized be a part of him and a part of you. during the Easter Vigil. In baptism, God weaves us all together, At the beginning of the rite, 8-year-old During the presentation of the gifts, the priest takes those simple gifts of bread and wine—mixed with making us “a chosen race, a royal Timmy stood there looking at me, his the sacrifices of our lives and of the whole world—and places them upon the altar just as Christ priesthood, a holy nation, a people of his eyes bright with expectation. placed his body upon the cross. own. ... Once you were no people, but now The rite called for me to ask him what you are God’s people” (1 Pt 2:9-10). he wanted to become. What does it mean to be God’s people? With more conviction than that which It means that each time we come might have been felt by a martyr, he God calls faithful to reconcile, together in obedience to his command to shouted, “A Catholic!” “do this in remembrance of me” he is So I proceeded with the closing words comfort and challenge people there in our midst. of the rite: “We welcome you joyfully, It means that when we listen to the Timmy, into our Christian family, where By Carole Norris Greene Loving God and the community of the Scriptures at Mass we are listening to you will come to know Christ better day by faithful “is intensely personal,” he God speak to us. That is why we say day. Together with us, you will try to live “To be the Church is to join the emphasized. “It is enduring. ... Once it “The word of the Lord” at the end of each as children of God, for our Lord has taught pilgrimage of persons who have found takes over in our life, it shapes everything reading. us: Love God with all your heart and love communion with the Lord and who share we do—how we spend our evenings, It means too that in holy Communion one another as I have loved you.” a fellowship of faith, life and love for one what we think about as we drive along in we eat Christ’s body and drink his blood, In response, Timmy broke away from another on the journey,” wrote the late the car, what we are willing to risk.” and he remains with us until the end of his mother and the group then threw his Bishop Joseph L. Hogan of Rochester, Bishop Hogan urged the faithful to time. And where two or three are gathered arms around me and yelled, “I love you!” N.Y., in a pastoral letter on the life and “remain committed to persons as unique in his name, he is there as he promised. He understood that God loves him and ministry of the Church which continues to individuals” and to “know one another by There is a particular moment in the that now God’s family loved him as well. have relevance today. name,” not letting ourselves “become Mass when God’s infinite love for me as Now his job was to hug the rest of the “We travel ... not simply passing one functionaries [by thinking of parishioners a person and for us as his people world in God’s name. another as ships in the night,” Bishop as] ‘the usher’ or ‘that person who converges in a beautiful way. Hogan explained, “but together reaching sings.’ ” Pope Benedict XVI spoke of this (Msgr. James P. Moroney is executive out in our ministries to reconcile, to “humble and simple gesture [which] director of the U.S. bishops’ Secretariat comfort and to challenge one another to (Carole Norris Greene is associate editor is actually very significant”—the for the Liturgy.) † greater generosity.” of Faith Alive!) † Discussion Point Parish thrives with active members This Week’s Question know each other better and worship together. We have to have programs for people so they will get together What strengthens a parish as a faith community? and get to know each other as a family.” (Bitsy Merchant, Billings, Mont.) “Participation in the prayer life, sacramental life and— if the [parish] has it—perpetual adoration. Also, [it’s “I’d encourage Knights of Columbus breakfasts. They good to be involved in] a school community, educating benefit the parish by bringing people together, not just the next generation, not just in academics, but [also] in for economic benefit, but [also] for social and their faith.” (Roger Fulks, Eudora, Kan.) fellowship reasons.” (Sam Loo, Bakersfield, Calif.)

“We say the Church is the people, but if you don’t Lend Us Your Voice have a pastor who is open, kind, accommodating and interested in them then you don’t have a community. An upcoming edition asks: What scientific Father Jim Flynn, our pastor at St. Matthew [Parish], development today is a cause of particular concern or is such a man, and he has made our parish grow and source of hope for you? flourish.” (Ruth Flynn, Southborough, Mass.) To respond for possible publication, send an e-mail to “Activities that people do together like Bible studies, [email protected] or write to Faith Alive! at prayer groups, even social activities, help people get to 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017-1100. † Wiechec CNS photo/Nancy Page 12 The Criterion Friday, July 13, 2007 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Twenty Something Christina Capecchi The Old Testament’s seven Wisdom books Wants, needs and (Thirteenth in a series of columns) Catholics have never been taught to under the sun” (Eccl 1:9). It says that it appreciate the psalms. That’s too bad is written by “David’s son, Qoheleth,” coconut extracts The seven Wisdom books (Job, because these ancient Jewish prayers, who seems to be a cynic since he Somewhere along the line, advertisers Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, the Song composed from the time of David until declares that “all is vanity” and life convinced me that my skin is woefully of Song, Wisdom and after the exile to Babylon, were the itself is “a chase after the wind.” inadequate. Dull. Sirach) follow the prayers that Jesus prayed. The Song of Songs is a collection of Porous. Trapped in historical books in the Most of the psalms were composed sensuous love poems that has fascinated dead cells. Christian Bible. for liturgical worship, although they are interpreters for 2,000 years. Who are They hurled one These writings both personal and communal. Praise of these lovers? It depends on which of pejorative after another reflect the belief of God is the most common theme. Indeed, four ways you interpret the poems— upon my twenty- the Jews that God the psalms were collected into five books literal, allegorical, cultic or dramatic. something skin, and not created some kind of of the Psalter, which means “Praises.” Usually, though, it is interpreted as the once did I defend it. order in nature and, if But there are many other forms of love of God and his people. Instead, I cried they could discern prayer, too: lament, contrition, petition, The Book of Wisdom, which was “Uncle,” cowering to how this order thanksgiving. 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Come to think permafrost only 12 inches below the There are things in Alaska you just don’t outer layer.” of it, warm July may surface of the soil. Permafrost means just see anywhere else, such as the huge glaciers It is a brand name, a marketer’s invention, be a perfect time to that—it’s ice from there on down. So, in Glacier Bay, and the dogs and humans not a scientific concept. The asterisks exist visit that far-northern homeowners can’t drill septic systems or who compete in the annual Iditarod dogsled for liability’s sake because technically the state. water wells. They must rely on holding race. There’s also Mount Denali, the tallest product is not working below the skin as I always knew that tanks for waste and water, which must be mountain in North America, known as “dermatological” suggests. Alaska was a huge state, but the way it’s filled and emptied. And this is in a place Mount McKinley before Alaska came into Cosmetic advertisers are selling what we presented on maps of the U.S. may not where you can receive 200 inches of snow U.S. possession during William McKinley’s never knew we always needed. We buy it make that clear to some of us. in one winter! presidency. It is Denali for the Tlinglit because our society puts a premium on One Alaskan wag we met showed us a One thing I noticed about Alaskans: Indians who lived there then and now. appearance. We buy it because we don’t want tongue-in-cheek map of Alaska he had on Most of them appear to be less than I’d say Alaska seems to be one of the a pressing need to go unmet, and every the wall: Alaska was presented in its 50 years old. And I know why. You’d have last wild places in the world, in the best cosmetic cause is now packaged to seem hugeness, taking up the entire center, with to be young, healthy and tough to survive sense of that word. Nature is largely pressing. Garnier makes it matter, insisting, the lower 48 states pictured in a small box in a place like that. The winters are harsh, unspoiled and unexploited, and people are “The beauty of your skin reflects your inner at the lower left corner of the map. He said the snow is deep, and supermarkets do not devoted to values inspired by necessity for health and vitality.” that’s probably how most folks think of abound on every corner. Even Juneau, the survival and the need for personal verifi- Catholicism works the opposite way— Alaska—as only a little square in the state capital, can be reached only by sea or cation. Cooperation and looking out for from the inside out. It does not come in citrus corner. air since there are no highways running one’s neighbor is a given. You might say packaging, yet it renews our inner health and Not only is Alaska big, but its qualities into it. it’s God’s country. vitality. There is no fine print. There are no dwarf many of the claims bragged about We were told that older Alaskans go to asterisks or rhetorical inventions. There is by other states. It has many more lakes Hawaii or somewhere in the lower (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul the nothing trendy to it. That’s not the point. than Minnesota’s 10,000, for instance, and (far lower) 48 states during wintertime. Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a regular “An adult faith does not follow the waves its temperature swings in one day are Some native Alaskans even live elsewhere columnist for The Criterion.) † of fashion and the latest novelties,” Pope Benedict XVI said. Faithful Lines/Shirley Vogler Meister Our faith is ancient, steadfast and deeply satisfying. When we practice it, all the fanciful effects attributed to skin products A pleasant beginning for each new day work on our interior. Catholicism hydrates the soul, polishes the spirit and softens the Looking for some inspiration in life? They discovered that “you get to a you read.” Gimundo is on the right track. heart. It regenerates morals, fortifies This idea is free, and the Web site is certain point in life, you get a little older, I was also impressed by Gimundo’s character, renews forgiveness and rejuvenates “secured” and one that you have a few kids, and you start to launching of a “Journal of Gratitude.” compassion. I realize many readers question things a little more. If you’re Anyone can participate by going to the Our faith offers an active virtue do not have on their paying attention at all, you have to be a Web site, entering your first name and concentrate, infused with extracts from radar. little concerned about the culture. If the kids briefly sharing what makes you grateful. St. Peter, St. Paul and the Virgin Mary. And Most of us delight are in the room when negative news is on, Children, family and friends are the benefits are long lasting; only change that in getting good news. you want to hit the mute button so bad you common themes, but other topics include begins on the inside stands the test of time. Pondering this, I dive on the remote like it’s a live grenade.” playing the guitar, smiles and laughter, even Distinguishing between wants and needs is realized that friends Like most of us, they found themselves cappuccino—and the husband who the task of today’s Catholic young adult. and family members at a crossroads. “Although we’ve had some prepares it for his wife. Products, promises and potions are constantly who are most receptive success,” they explained on their Web site, One woman is thankful for how thankful pitched to us, arriving in pretty packages with to good news are faith- “we’re trying to figure out what to do next.” her husband is for her! wiggly words. filled people with As many of us do, they realized that Gimundo’s founders are hoping to have We must be discerning. We must see optimistic tendencies. good things are also happening in the world 1 million expressions of gratitude shared by through the hype so we don’t invest our One morning, I received an e-mail that and there’s much for which to be thankful. Thanksgiving. greatest energies on causes that are skin deep. technically should not have come through So they created an e-mail newsletter that Next week, I will share a few of the God knows the desires of our heart, and he since my e-mail address had been changed. celebrates positive events and human Gimundo reports that have touched my will grant them freely and generously if we That it appeared on my screen was good achievement. heart. delight ourselves in him. news in itself because that is how I happily After exploring the Gimundo Web site We who believe in the Good News of Parched skin may elicit more attention, but discovered Gimundo. for samples of the good things reported Jesus Christ surely welcome all the good parched spirituality matters much more. So Gimundo (pronounced ji-mun-doe) is an there, I now receive ongoing good news on news that comes our way. when you tend to those sunburned shoulders original word, meaning “a place of a regular basis at no cost. Readers interested Obviously, that is why we read this summer, don’t worry about coconut vs. inspiration, hope and goodness; a better in doing the same can log on to the site at The Criterion, too. cucumber. Lather yourself in his love. world.” www.gimundo.com. The co-founders are Chris Case and There you will also find the background (Shirley Vogler Meister, a member of (Christina Capecchi is a graduate student at Keith Cohn. They began Gimundo because on the founders that impressed me. Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis, is Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. of “some kind of epiphany.” Somewhere I learned that “you are what a regular columnist for The Criterion.) † E-mail her at [email protected].) † The Criterion Friday, July 13, 2007 Page 13

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Monday, July 16 Friday, July 20 Sunday, July 15, 2007 believing community. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Apollinaris, bishop and martyr This community, visible and alive with the Exodus 1:8-14, 22 Exodus 11:10-12:14 • Deuteronomy 30:10-14 very life of the Holy Spirit, was much, much Psalm 124:1-8 Psalm 116:12-13, 15-18 •Colossians 1:15-20 more than a coincidental gathering of persons Matthew 10:34-11:1 Matthew 12:1-8 • Luke 10:25-37 professing Jesus as Lord. In the Church is the spirit of Jesus. Through Jesus is the way to eternal life. Tuesday, July 17 Saturday, July 21 The Book of Deuteronomy is the source of St. Luke’s Gospel provides an utterly basic Exodus 2:1-15a Lawrence of Brindisi, priest the first reading for this weekend. concept of Christian theology. Psalm 69:3, 14, 30-31, 33-34 and doctor of the Church Deuteronomy is one Jesus says that the true disciple must love Matthew 11:20-24 Exodus 12:37-42 of the first five books of God above all and love neighbor as self. At the Bible, collectively times, this admonition is presented as if it Psalm 136:1, 23-24, 10-15 called the “Pentateuch” were a new development in theology, as if Wednesday, July 18 Matthew 12:14-21 from the Greek word ancient Judaism concerned itself only with Camillus de Lellis, priest meaning “five.” These outward manifestations of obedience to God Exodus 3:1-6, 9-12 Sunday, July 22 five books have been and worship of God without regard to the Psalm 103:1-4, 6-7 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary venerated for many years deep intentions of the heart. as containing the This interpretation is incorrect. Ancient Matthew 11:25-27 Time revelation of God to belief among Hebrews, as evidenced in this Genesis 18:1-10a Moses, the greatest of all weekend’s first reading, also required a Thursday, July 19 Psalm 15:2-5 the ancient Hebrew prophets. genuine commitment of the mind and heart to Exodus 3:13-20 Colossians 1:24-28 In this reading, Moses speaks to the God. Psalm 105:1, 5, 8-9, 24-27 Luke 10:38-42 Hebrew people on God’s behalf. Moses Then, this reading gives us the familiar and Matthew 11:28-30 speaks the word of God. These words call the beautiful story of the Good Samaritan. This people to obedience to God’s commandments. story has inspired Christians all through the However, it is clear that no mere lip service or centuries yet it is forever fresh. insincere motions merely to appear to obey The key to understanding the story is the Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen God are sufficient. disdain in which Jews of the first century A.D. Moses, again speaking for God, summons held Samaritans. Jews at the time regarded the people to total dedication to God. Obeying Samaritans almost as incapable of holiness or Ordination of married converts commandments then becomes a visible goodness. expression of a genuine attitude of heart. Jesus clearly taught the obvious. Everyone Also, Moses makes clear to the people that must love others, and everyone can love is relatively new in the Church God—while almighty and invisible, therefore others. neither human nor bound to the earth—is Several months ago, in a Except in individual cases, these aware of human lives and is communicating Reflection Qneighboring diocese, a married same arguments would normally not with humans. American culture has advanced in the past Episcopal priest apply to converts from most other For its second reading this weekend, the 40 years in that Americans are much more became Catholic and Christian faiths. Their relationship to the Church presents a passage from the Epistle to alert to and inclined to reject prejudice. was ordained a priest. Catholic Church and its tradition is not the Colossians. Admittedly, as evidenced sadly every day by I understand he is the same. Colossae was a relatively important city in hate-filled actions and words, prejudice is not now serving as a You ask: Why then would lifelong the Roman Empire’s northern Mediterranean dead in this country, but it is not as priest in that diocese. married Catholics not be accepted for world. Obviously, a Christian community had widespread as was once the case. This is news to ordination? formed in Colossae and its spiritual vitality So, for many Americans, the story of the me. Is it something The answers are not yet entirely clear. was the concern that led to the writing of this Good Samaritan loses some of its impact new? If these married One apparent factor is that people who epistle. because these Americans do not scorn people men can be ordained, are raised Catholic are presumed to know The reading builds on the revelation given due to their race or ethnic origin. why cannot we have and be committed to the Catholic centuries earlier by Moses and other prophets. However, the story is relevant. We all may other married people ordained? It would Church’s discipline that married men are God is invisible. He is seen, however, in the be Samaritans from time to time. Maybe our sure help in the shortage of priests. not ordained to the priesthood. Lord Jesus. sins have set us apart. Sin weakens us. In spite (Pennsylvania) The Church assumes, therefore, that by Jesus rules over all creation and over all of this, we are called to love God and to love entering a Catholic marriage men have creatures. He is the head of the Church. others. Most important, whatever our level of The ordination of married converts to made the choice of the sacrament of This statement indicates how aware the piety, we can—with God’s strength—love Athe Catholic faith is relatively new. marriage over the priesthood. first Christians were to the reality of the God and love others. † The first married Episcopal priest convert The same would apply in the other ordained to the Catholic priesthood took direction. In choosing to be ordained a place just 25 years ago. priest, a man raised in and committed to My Journey to God Since then, there have been many, Roman Catholic tradition is assumed to about 75 in the United States and several have chosen the sacrament of orders hundred in Europe. rather than marriage. To my knowledge, the most recent in There is at least some evidence that Yellowstone our country were a retired Episcopal this distinction underlies the difference in priest, probably the one you speak of, policies for “born” Catholics and for Gigantic caldera just below the surface who was ordained for the Archdiocese of converts. God’s love hidden but felt Newark in December 2006, and another Normally, no convert to Catholicism Ready to explode like Old Faithful man ordained for the Archdiocese of from any other faith is considered a Hot like fire—smoldering ready Los Angeles in May 2007. Both men are candidate for ordination if he was once Then in a great explosion—like a giant married and have grown children. Catholic, joined another faith tradition geyser The fact that the large majority of and is now returning to the Catholic It erupts and His love appears—Jesus married Catholic priests in our country Church. His Son. are Episcopalians is perhaps One convert, however, who is now a But all around His love is seen understandable. Their situation is unique. married Roman Catholic priest, was In geysers—small, colorful, blues and As with Anglican priests at the time of actually baptized Catholic. Since he was reds the Oxford Movement in England during raised from infancy in another And pools of clear water flow—oh so the late 1800s, today’s Episcopal clergy denomination, however, it was decided gently who leaned toward the Roman Catholic that he did not grow up with the usual Down to a rippling river. Church generally felt they should remain knowledge of Catholic beliefs and His love we receive in calm or agitated within the Anglican tradition and work discipline. He could thus be in good faith water toward corporate union with Rome. about the possibility of being married and Disturbed by stones, logs, debris. In time, some of them applied a priest at the same time. His love fills us, envelopes us individually for acceptance into the Again, it is worth remembering that the

And we become peaceful—serene. Sechrist Dave Photo by Catholic Church as married candidates first Anglican priest was ordained in the for ordination. They were formed within Catholic Church under the new policy, I Scarcely able to take this in Filled with the awesomeness of God’s the Catholic “system,” they argued, and believe, only on June 29, 1982. The tall green stately pines call me love— embraced Catholic tradition and Further implications of this policy are All green, pointing to our Lord above The blue sky above, the falls overflowing, doctrine, and thought they were Catholic even now only beginning to be explored. Calling me to stand straight and tall. the lake so large except that they were not in union with Where it might lead us, if anywhere, no Be not afraid—like these mighty pines I simply love and praise and thank the Lord the bishop of Rome. one can yet say for sure. Growing from soil rich or thin. For Yellowstone. The Congregation for the Doctrine of I too can bear it all. the Faith, it seems, accepted this line of (A free brochure answering questions Becoming calm— By Father Thomas Stepanski reasoning. It recognized that these that Catholics ask about receiving the Episcopal priests and their families were Holy Eucharist is available by sending a (Father Thomas Stepanski, a diocesan priest who retired in 2004 and formerly served in good faith, and approved their stamped, self-addressed envelope to as pastor of Mary Queen of Peace Parish in Danville, wrote this poem during an reception as converts, and eventually Father John Dietzen, Box 3315, Peoria, 11-day vacation spent visiting National Parks in the West. Dave Sechrist took this their ordination as married men. They IL 61612. Questions may be sent to photo of Old Faithful during a family vacation to Yellowstone National Park last year.) were, in other words, dispensed from the Father Dietzen at the same address or by promise and commitment of celibacy. e-mail in care of [email protected].) † Page 14 The Criterion Friday, July 13, 2007

Marilyn Llewlyn, Mary Beth PAVEY, Virginia (Cox) Pike, Stresino. Brother of Jo Cully, Uhlmansiek. Father of Melton, Nancy Messer, Barbara 86, St. Mary, Rushville, June 27. Kathy, Bob and Peter Stresino. Christopher and Lee Uhlmansiek. Welch, Judy Wheeler, Donald, Mother of Sally Stevens and TECHY, Mary M., 87, Brother of Mary Ann Forsha and Larry and Ralph Gahimer. Dean Pike. Stepmother of Rita St. Lawrence, Indianapolis, Hilt, Mary Marlatt, Barbara Wayne Uhlmansiek. Grandfather Rest in peace HILL, Alma Marie, 82, June 28. Mother of Patricia of three. St. Mary, North Vernon, Musgrave, Sue Ann Odum, Diana Voiles, Joe, John, Larry, Bryant, J. Michael Duffy and Please submit in writing to our CLARK, Grace C., 76, June 27. Wife of Fabian F. Hill. Christopher Techy. Grandmother VEIT, William Charles, Jr., 79, Mother of Karen Bowling, Mike, Paul and Stephen Pavey. office by 10 a.m. Thursday St. Gabriel the Archangel, Grandmother of three. Step- of six. St. Mary, New Albany, June 22. before the week of publication; Indianapolis, June 23. Mother Tracy Hines, Mary Knight, grandmother of 42. Step-great- UHLMANSIEK, James, 69, Father of Kathryn Dilks, Charles, be sure to state date of death. of Jim and Tom Clark. Sister of Debra Leach, Jeff and Max grandmother of eight. St. Mary of the Immaculate John, Richard, Thomas and Obituaries of archdiocesan Rita Albee, Teresa Griffin, Hill. Sister of Veronica Kelley Conception, Aurora, June 22. William Veit. Brother of Barbara priests serving our archdiocese Ellen Nadalin, Ida Pinto and and Fabian McCammon. PEAK, Louis L., 75, Husband of Arlene (Thomas) are listed elsewhere in John Stephens. Grandmother of Grandmother of 16. Great- Holy Family, New Albany, Notman. Grandfather of seven. † The Criterion. Order priests four. grandmother of 10. June 20. Husband of Gertrude Peak. Father of Michele and religious sisters and broth- LYLES, Mary Kathleen Providence Sister Agnes Pauline CLARK, Virginia, 84, Lewallen, Louis Jr. and Wilbur ers are included here, unless St. Mary, Richmond, June 30. (Braun), 68, Holy Cross, Indianapolis, June 12. Wife of Peak. Grandfather of nine. Great- Meinert was a teacher, principal they are natives of the archdio- Sister of Marilyn Shoemaker. grandfather of one. cese or have other connections Frontus M. Lyles Sr. Mother of Providence Sister Agnes foundress of the Sisters of DELEHANTY, Kevin J., 48, to it; those are separate obitu- Donna Ford, Diana Graham, PFEIFFER, Sue, 76, Pauline Meinert died on June 24 Providence of Saint Mary-of-the- Immaculate Heart of Mary, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. aries on this page. Elizabeth and Rebecca St. Lawrence, Indianapolis, Woods, was canonized by Indianapolis, June 24. Father of Kruezman, and James Lyles. June 29. Wife of Bill Pfeiffer. She was 90. Pope Benedict XVI at St. Peter’s BLONG, Thomas J., 64, Conor, Joe and Reid Delehanty. Sister of Barbara, Daniel, John Mother of Anne Perkins, Jane The Mass of Christian Burial Square in Rome. St. Lawrence, Indianapolis, Son of Meryl (Rivet) Dele- and Joseph Braun. Grand- Pressly, Bill and Joseph Pfeiffer. was celebrated on June 28 at the During 71 years as a Sister of June 29. Husband of Barbara hanty. Brother of Michael, mother of 15. Great-grand- Grandmother of eight. Church of the Immaculate Providence, she ministered as a (Burns) Blong. Father of Patrick and Timothy Delehanty. Conception at the motherhouse. mother of two. SPOTTS, Margaretta Tinder, teacher for 57 years and as a Joanna, Mary Beth and Sharon Burial followed at the sisters’ FISCHER, Marjorie M., 81, MAHONEY, Thomas Will, 86, St. Paul Hermitage, principal for six years at schools Blong. Brother of 12. Grand- cemetery. St. Gabriel, Connersville, 66, St. Luke, Indianapolis, Beech Grove, June 30. Mother of staffed by the congregation in The former Florence Mary father of two. June 26. Wife of Clarence F. June 24. Husband of Rosemary Margaret, Edward and Robert Indiana, Illinois, Massachusetts Meinert was born on Oct. 15, CAMPBELL, Raymond, 80, Fischer. Mother of Nancy Mahoney. Father of Kevin and Tinder. Stepmother of Katherine and the District of Columbia. 1916, in Cicero, Ill. St. Joseph, Sellersburg, Rentfrow, Kenneth and Robert Sean Mahoney. Chaney, Susan Donohoe, Dennis In the archdiocese, Sister She entered the congregation Fischer. Sister of Mary Louise and Lewis Spotts. Grandmother Agnes Pauline ministered at the June 23. Husband of Emma McGRATH-HARKINS, of the Sisters of Providence on Foster. Grandmother of nine. of three. Step-grandmother of six. former Ladywood High School in Jean Campbell. Father of Rose Marie, 89, St. Therese of the Feb. 10, 1936, professed first Great-grandmother of 10. Great-grandmother of one. Step- Indianapolis from 1938-39, the Ann Callahan and Robert Infant Jesus (Little Flower), vows on Aug. 15, 1938, and great-grandmother of five. Campbell. Brother of Loretta GAHIMER, Stephen E., 51, Indianapolis, June 20. Wife of professed final vows on Aug. 15, former Holy Trinity School in Hardy, Aggie Mills, Marty St. Mary, Rushville, June 29. John Harkins. Mother of Kevin STRESINO, Air Force Maj. 1944. New Albany from 1939-42 and Short and Bud Campbell. Husband of Beverly (Fussner) and Steve McGrath. Grand- Charles L., 47, St. Gabriel the She celebrated her St. Joan of Arc School in Grandfather of three. Great- Gahimer. Father of Amber and mother of four. Great-grand- Archangel, Indianapolis, June 24. 90th birthday on the same day Indianapolis, where she served as grandfather of two. Jason Gahimer. Brother of mother of one. Son of Edgar and Mary Lou that St. Theodora Guérin, principal, from 1961-67. In 1996, Sister Agnes Pauline returned to the motherhouse and served on the Providence Center staff for five years then on the I NDIANAPOLIS residential services staff from B EECH GROVE 2001-07. M OORESVILLE Surviving are two sisters, With the foresight to Claire Abell and Margaret Bradley; a brother, Robert Meinert; and several nieces and advance cardiology nephews. Memorial gifts may be sent to 5-star rated by HealthGrades® in treating heart attacks in 2005. the Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876. † The heart to Franciscan Sister Estelle achieve Nordmeyer was 99 excellence Franciscan Sister Estelle Nordmeyer died on June 20 at Awarded the 2004 and 2005 HealthGrades Distinguished Margaret Mary Community Hospital Awards for Clinical Excellence.™ Hospital in Batesville. She was 99 and would have celebrated her 80th jubilee of profession this year. The Mass of Christian Burial The courage to listen and anticipate was celebrated on July 3 at the Consistently improving our services and facilities, including a motherhouse chapel of the Congregation of the Sisters of the $40 million expansion currently under way in Mooresville. Third Order of St. Francis in Oldenburg. Burial followed at the sisters’ cemetery. The former Sylvia Elizabeth Nordmeyer was born on March 4, Rebuild and restore 1908, in Latonia, Ky. Top 5% in the nation for overall orthopaedic care. She entered the Oldenburg Franciscan community on Sept. 8, 1927, and professed her final vows on July 2, 1933. Sister Estelle ministered in With machines, medicine and faith elementary and secondary education at Catholic schools A philosophy of healing that incorporates our Franciscan values of staffed by the Franciscan sisters in compassionate concern, joyful service and respect for life. Oldenburg, Indianapolis and Cincinnati from 1930-50. In the archdiocese, she taught at the former Holy Family School in Oldenburg, the former St. Mary Academy in Indianapolis and We are leading the way Marian College in Indianapolis. With three convenient hospital campuses, a medical staff of more From 1950-68, Sister Estelle served as director of postulants than 700 doctors and 4,000 employees to serve your needs. and novices for her community. In later years, Sister Estelle ministered as director of retire- ment ministry and director of the Activity and Craft Center at the motherhouse. Surviving are a brother, John Nordmeyer of Morris; a niece, Franciscan Sister Maury Nordmeyer; and many other nieces and nephews. Memorial gifts may be sent to the Sisters of St. Francis, P.O. Box 100, Oldenburg, IN StFrancisHospitals.org 47036. † The Criterion Friday, July 13, 2007 Page 15

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ROLLING PRAIRIE, Ind. (CNS)—For the who generally never had a chance to partake 150 “other-abled” adults who attend Camp Sharing in pajama parties and talk about things with Meadows in Rolling Prairie, the summer camp their peers, like dating. You know, the normal experience is a grace-filled time of activity, discussion, things we grow up taking for granted.” new experiences, laughter and love. Out of that successful event came the idea Northwest Indiana Catholic Tucked away in a quiet corner of a rural northwest Indiana for the summer camp. community, the Christian camp was founded more than “Our campers could work as baggers in the 30 years ago through the efforts of Father Dennis Blaney, a local grocery store,” Father Blaney said. “You now-retired priest of the Gary Diocese. The former director of might chat with them about the weather or the diocesan apostolate for the handicapped, Father Blaney ballgame, but here we give them an CNS photos/Karen Callaway, recognized a growing need. opportunity to talk about something deeper, to In those early years, the concept of small-group homes explore their own spirituality.” was just getting established and parents were still reluctant to Today, Camp Sharing Meadows is among allow others to care for their developmentally disabled the programs offered through the Share children growing into adulthood. According to Father Blaney, Foundation, serving the residential, vocational something was missing. and social needs of developmentally disabled “They didn’t have the opportunity to establish and grow in adults. community with their peers,” he told the Northwest Indiana Located on 185 acres, with fields, woods Catholic, Gary’s diocesan newspaper. and a lake, the camp runs for six weeks during The priest developed a program that paired college-age the summer. Weekend minicamps are offered students with disabled buddies. The newfound friends would monthly throughout the year. Jill Loveless smiles as counselors braid her hair during a break at Camp Sharing meet throughout the summer months. One year the group The camp is open to adults 18 and older Meadows in Rolling Prairie, Ind., in late June. decided to have an overnight gathering at the rectory, with with varying degrees of disabilities, from the Father Blaney and other volunteers in attendance. mildly handicapped to those who are totally dependent on a Arlene Carlson, a middle-age woman, was brought to tears “They came out with a lot of remarkable questions for the caregiver. Participants come from Indiana, Illinois and over the loss of her parents, who “died and went to heaven.” staff that night,” Father Blaney recalled. “These were people Michigan. Furman reminded the woman that even though her parents To accommodate the demand, campers are limited to a were physically gone, “you need to trust God that they are Counselor Lauren one-week stay, according to Kathleen Kelly, executive still with you and looking after you. Trust that God will take Floccare comforts camper director of the Share Foundation. The average number of care of you. Don’t get locked in fear. Let go, relax, say a Colleen Boudreau during campers per week is around 25, she said. The ratio of prayer.” a session at Camp campers to counselors is about 2-to-1. Rick Borkowski admitted he was fearful of his frequent Sharing Meadows in Reanna Tuczynski, camp coordinator, said Sharing seizures. Wheelchair-bound and dependent on others for basic Rolling Prairie, Ind., in late Meadows offers traditional activities such as swimming and care, he called those moments “very scary.” Several others in June. The Christian crafts, but “what makes us stand out are our daily value the group also prone to seizures acknowledged that their summer camp for adults sessions.” greatest fear in those instances was that of losing control. with developmental Campers gather daily in a circle to spend an hour “I feel so sorry when I come out of a seizure,” said disabilities draws partic- exploring their own challenges and opportunities in relation to Borkowski, aware of the effect on others. ipants from Indiana, the camp’s theme. This summer it was trusting in God. “Never be sorry,” Furman said. “This is how God made Illinois and Michigan. The One day in June, Sandy Furman, camp director, was you and, in his eyes, you are perfect. Don’t be afraid because program, founded by a leading Bible study and discussion. She recalled the faith of if you are you will miss great things. Trust that God will take Gary, Ind., priest, Moses in leading his people out of slavery in the Book of care of you. He has been loving you since the day you were combines traditional camp Exodus. born. Don’t get locked in fear.” activities with daily Noting the fear the Israelites must have felt while in exile, Father Blaney believes the value sessions allow the counselor-directed group- Furman asked group members to share times when they were campers to talk to one another on a deeper level. Kelly added sharing sessions. afraid. Stories ranged from the expected—storms, lightning, that over the years the staff has seen a need and hunger for the dark—to the profound. this kind of communication within this special community. “The other-abled need to be able to open up and say what’s inside of them,” Kelly said. “They need a chance to bare their souls.” Archdiocese of Indianapolis (For more information on the camp, log on to Pilgrimage to Portugal, Spain and France www.sharefoundation.org/campsharing.) † September 9-18, 2007 Led by Rev. Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel, Vicar General ST. MARTIN’S

Sunday, September 9—Flight from Indianapolis to Lisbon. CHURCH FESTIVAL Monday, 9/10—Lisbon/Fatima Upon morning arrival pick up by 8044 Yorkridge Road • Yorkville, IN 47022 motor coach for brief tour of Lisbon followed by trip to Fatima, Saturday, July 28 one of the most visited Catholic Marian holy places. After tour and Mass at 4:00 p.m. Mass, overnight at Fatima. Prime Rib Dinner Tuesday, 9/11—Fatima/Avila/Madrid Travel to Avila, Spain for 9 oz. Prime Rib, Baked Potato, Salad Bar, Dinner Roll, Homemade Desserts, Beverage tour of St. Theresa Church, Casa del la Santa. After Mass a short trip to Madrid for two nights. 4:30–8:00 PM EDST Adults: $15.00 • Children under 12: $5.00 Wednesday, 9/12—Madrid Time in Madrid today with Mass and Indoor or outdoor dining sightseeing in the morning. Afternoon free for shopping and Games Kiddy Land Quilts Trip includes Corn Hole Tournaments Hamburgers Hot Dogs leisure. • Round trip economy class non- Snacks Raffles Beer Garden refundable airfare Thursday, 9/13—Madrid/Burgos/Pamplona Drive to Burgos to Live Music by Peppertown • First class hotels for eight nights tour the magnificent cathedral. In afternoon travel to Pamplona for Games starting at 5:00 p.m. (EDST) Fast Time • Breakfast buffets daily a tour that includes Xavier Castle, the birthplace of St. Francis Music starting at 8:00 p.m. (EDST) Fast Time • Five dinners including a farewell dinner Xavier, the patron saint of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Texas Hold’em No Limit Poker Tournament • Hotel baggage handling for one suitcase Overnight in Pamplona. One-time Buy-in of $55.00 / 80 Players max • Sightseeing per itinerary Friday, 9/14—Pamplona/Loudes This morning we drive through 4:30 Registration / 5:30 Play Begins • Daily Mass the Pyrenees Mountains to Lourdes, France. Mass will be 55% in Prizes • Snacks Included • Local English speaking tour guide celebrated at the Lourdes Grotto where Our Lady appeared in 1858 Must be 21 or over to play • Experienced Grueninger Tours Travel to a young peasant girl, Bernadette Soubrious. Two nights at Director Lourdes. Sunday, July 29 Cost Mass at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, 9/15—Lourdes Day in Lourdes, with sightseeing, and • $2,795 per person based on double Chicken Dinner Mass. Visit to the Sanctuaries in Lourdes and evening rosary Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Dressing, occupancy. procession. Green Beans, Slaw, Cake, Beverage (Single price is limited-upon request only.) Sunday, 9/16 11:30–5:00 PM EDST —Lourdes/Montserrat/Barcelona Depart for Adults: $8.50 • Children under 12: $4.25 For more information call Carolyn Noone Montserrat Benedictine Abbey which hosts the Virgin of Inside dining at (317) 236-1428 or 800-382-9836 ext. Montserrat sanctuary and home of one of the oldest boys’ choir Lunch Stand Games Raffles Quilts 1428 or [email protected] (Escloania) in Europe. On to Barcelona for a two-night stay. Kiddy Land Crafts Country Store Beer Garden Monday, 9/17—Barcelona Mass and a half-day sightseeing tour 5 Mile Country Run of the city of Barcelona with a visit to the Cathedral and Cloister. Questions regarding Country Run, call 812-487-2665 Routes to festival Visit to La Sagrada Familia where we view the most famous work Take I-275 to Lawrenceburg (exit #161). Cross US 50 and follow by Antonin Gaudi. Route #1 (North) to Yorkridge Road, Guilford (5 miles). Left on Yorkridge Road to Yorkridge, about 4 miles to the Church Tuesday, 9/18—Barcelona/Return Flight Return flight home OR I-74 to Route #1. South on Route #1 (3 miles) to North Dearborn reliving the many wonderful experiences we have enjoyed during Road (West) to New Alsace. Left on Yorkridge Road to the Church. this faith-filled trip. Arrive home this evening. License #:110797