Penitential Season of Lent We Look at Ways in Which We Can Observe the Church’S Traditional Practices of Prayer, Fasting and Alms- Giving

The CatholicWitness The Newspaper of the Diocese of Harrisburg March 3, 2017 Vol. 51 No. 4

s we enter the penitential Aseason of Lent – the 40-day period of preparation for Easter – Penitential Season of Lent we look at ways in which we can observe the Church’s traditional practices of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. In our Lenten journey, prayer life can include regular or daily atten- dance at Mass, deeper reflection on the Scripture readings, and ponder- ing the Stations of the Cross. Lent is also a time to return to the Sacra- ment of Penance and Reconciliation in preparation for the celebration of Christ’s Passion, Death and Resur- rection. Without making room for God’s word in their heart, people will never be able to welcome and love all human life, Pope Francis said in his Lenten message. “Each life that we encounter is a gift deserving acceptance, respect and love,” he said. “May the Holy Spirit lead us on a true journey of conversion, so that we can rediscover the gift of God’s word, be purified of the sin that blinds us and serve Christ present CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS A woman receives ashes during Ash Wednesday Mass celebrated at St. Patrick Cathedral in Harrisburg last year. The in our brothers and sisters in need,” penitential season of Lent calls us to prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Pope Francis said. Father Haviland This Lent, CRS Rice Bowl Opens Was ‘Always Available Path to a Culture of Encounter to Parishioners’ Catholic Relief Services By Jen Reed The season of Lent is marked The Catholic Witness by many traditions among Catholics in the United States. Father William T. Haviland, Symbolized by its ubiquitous a priest of the Diocese of Har- card board box, CRS Rice risburg for 54 years, died Feb. Bowl has been a tradition for 22 at the age of 80. generations of Catholics. Be- The funeral Mass was cel- ginning in 1975 as a response ebrated Feb. 28 at Queen of to a growing famine in Africa, the Most Holy Rosary Church CRS Rice Bowl today shines in Elysburg. Burial was in the a light on the Catholic com- Priests Circle at All Saints munity’s commitment to poor Cemetery in Elysburg. and vulnerable families – our Father Al Sceski, who brothers and sisters. Their lives forged a friendship with Fa- are improving in meaningful, ther Haviland while they re- Father William T. measurable ways through the sided together for nearly five Haviland humanitarian programs and years at Queen of the Most services provided by Catholic Holy Rosary Parish, recalled the late priest as a hardwork- Relief Services (CRS) and the ing laborer in the Lord’s vineyard. Catholic Church around the “He was dedicated to the Church and to the priesthood,” world. said Father Sceski, currently pastor of St. Joan of Arc Par- This year, CRS Rice Bowl ish in Hershey. “He took his role as pastor very seriously. provides a path for Catholics in He loved the Church, and he preached the Gospel in sea- the United States to build what JIM STIPE/CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES son and out of season.” Pope Francis calls “a culture of Evelina Banda with her son, Steven, 16 months old, in Ndombi The two first met when Father Haviland retired as pas- encounter.” By visiting www. Village, Zambia. Evelina is learning about nutrition and hygiene tor of St. Monica Parish in Sunbury in 2010 and took up crsricebowl.org and follow- through the CRS FANSER project. “Food and Nutrition Security, More FATHER HAVILAND, page 6 ing the daily Lenten calendar, Enhanced Resilience” (FANSER) aims to improve food security and nutrition among pregnant and lactating women and children under two sharing the weekly stories of in Petauke district, Eastern Zambia. hope, and making the meatless meals, participants will follow ers, this daily proximity to their ideas,” the pope said. “We love a personal journey that leads to share of troubles and their little people.” us seeing ourselves in the faces acts of heroism: this is what en- “CRS Rice Bowl is about peo- of our neighbors, cultivating a ables you to practice the com- ple and the hope we have for each spirit of global solidarity and mandment of love, not on the ba- other. It’s about our ability to en- sis of ideas or concepts, but rather encountering God’s love anew. counter our neighbors no matter Pope Francis told Catholic on the basis of genuine interper- leaders that the “ability to see sonal encounter.” where they live, to love them as yourselves in the faces of oth- “We do not love concepts or More RICE BOWL, page 5 The 2 - Catholic Witness • March 3, 2017

Invitation Letter from Bishop Gainer to the 2017 Diocesan Men’s Conference

Dear Brothers in Christ: I would like to extend to you a personal invitation to register for, and attend, the annual Diocesan Men’s Con- ference on April 1, 2017, at Bishop McDevitt High School. The theme for this year’s conference is “Fools for Christ: Men Called to Glorify God through His Catholic Church.” Given the theme, it is especially appropriate that this conference takes place during the midst of Lent, the chief penitential season of the liturgical year and preparation for the Paschal Triduum. St. Paul reminds us, “The message of the Cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” [The First Letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians, Chapter 1, Verse 18]. I am pleased to say that Dr. Peter Kreeft, one of the fore- most Catholic authors and speakers in the country, will be keynoting the event. I am quite familiar with Dr. Kreeft’s work. I have read several of his books and have seen him speak on several occasions. I have admired his work for many years. This is the 6th Diocesan Men’s Conference overall, and I am pleased to say that it is an annual event. The conference has grown each year to this point. Last March, 925 men attended the Men’s conference. It is our hope that more than 1,000 men will attend this year’s conference. It has been a privilege for me to spend time with the attendees at this conference the past three years, as well CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS as to celebrate Mass and hear Confessions. This year, it Representatives from First National Bank, Capital Region, presented a check in the amount of $69,000 will be my pleasure once again to celebrate Mass and to on Feb. 16 for the Diocese of Harrisburg’s Neumann Scholarship Foundation, which provides financial provide one of the more than 35 workshops. There will also assistance to families in the diocese who want to choose a Catholic school education for their children. be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, good music, food, Donations are received from businesses’ participation in Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax and fellowship. Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs. Shown from left in the photo are Each of us has an indispensable role to play in our fami- Father Edward J. Quinlan, Diocesan Secretary for Education; Greg Conrad, First National Bank, Regional lies, among our co-workers, and in Christ’s Mystical Body, Banking Executive, Capital Region; Tony Sacco, First National Bank, Regional Market Executive and which is the Church. We need God’s grace and we need to President, Capital Region; Bishop Ronald Gainer; Shane Harvey, First National Bank, Treasury Manage- help and support one another so that we can be the men ment Sales Representative, Capital Region; Sue Davis, First National Bank, Market Manager, Capital Re- that God has created us to be. From time to time we need gion; and Troy Erdman, First National Bank, Commercial Banker, Capital Region. For information on how to be renewed. The Men’s Conference is a prime opportu- your business can contribute to the Neumann Scholarship Foundation via the EITC and OSTC programs, nity for just such personal renewal, inspiration, instruc- contact Paula Lasecki, Director of the Diocesan Development Office, at 717-657-4804 or plasecki@ hbgdiocese.org. tion, and fellowship with the Lord and with each other. I thank all who support the Men’s Conference, including our priests and deacons, the Men’s Conference Committee, and the parish captains who are assisting and encourag- ing the men in our parishes to attend this conference. If The Harrisburg Diocesan Guild you have not yet registered, I heartily encourage you to do of the Catholic Medical Association and so. I look forward to spending an enjoyable day together on April 1. May God bless you and all your loved ones with The St. Thomas More Society His grace, peace, and mercy! of Central Pennsylvania invite all Catholic physicians, lawyers, judges, healthcare workers, Your Brother in Christ, Bishop Ronald W. Gainer legal professionals, medical students and law students to a

Lenten Day of Reflection Saturday March 25, 2017 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Diocese of Harrisburg 4800 Union Deposit Road Harrisburg, PA 17111-3710

Guest Speaker and Celebrant: Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer, D.D., J.C.L. “To be Zealous for the Lord” The morning includes Mass, confessions, Adoration and light refreshments. Free-will offering will be accepted.

For planning purposes, RSVP by March 18 to: [email protected]

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Harrisburg “Soup, Salad, Lunch is complimentary, although a free- will offering will be taken to benefit the and Sermon” Lenten Lunch Adoption Program. April 5 at Noon Cardinal Keeler Center, Harrisburg R.S.V.P. to Christopher Meehan Join Bishop Ronald Gainer and the staff by March 29 at from Catholic Charities as we learn about the 717-657-4804, ext. 284 Register online and find more ministry provided through the agency. or [email protected] information at www.hbgdiocese.org/men. The March 3, 2017 • Catholic Witness - 3

Turning the pages of “Last Stop on Market Street” from an easy-chair in his residence, Bishop Ronald Gainer read aloud the book Bishop Helps Build Readers for the observation of Read Across America Day, a video of which was made available online for schools to use in their celebration of the annual day that recognizes the March 2 birthday of children’s author Dr. Seuss. “Last Stop on Market Street,” by Matt de la Peña, tells the story of CJ and his nana, who, after church, take a bus to serve at a soup kitchen across town. The soup kitchen is the last stop on Market Street. “Nana and CJ went from church on Sun- day…to a place where they could live out the second part of the Great Command- ment. They had shown their love for God at church, and now they were showing their love for neighbor by serving at the soup kitchen,” Bishop Gainer relayed. The books teaches us that “with God’s help, we need to use our eyes to see not just with the eyes of our body, but with the eyes of our heart, the eyes of our mind, the eyes of our soul. That’s what Nana was able to do, and that’s the challenge that Jesus places before us. With God’s grace, you and I can CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS begin to see all of God’s beauty in his won- Bishop Ronald Gainer reads “Last Stop on Market Street” from his residence, while being recorded for a video derful creation, most especially the finest made available for schools to use in their celebration of Read Across America Day March 2. part of his creation, every human person.”

Diocesan Celebration Annulment Presentations Scheduled The Tribunal of the Diocese of Harrisburg will offer presentations con- of World Youth Day cerning divorce and annulments from the Catholic perspective in the coming months. These presentations will be helpful for divorced Catholics, divorced “The Mighty One has done people who wish to marry Catholics, parish leaders involved in the RCIA great things for me, and holy process and those who have a vested interested because of family or friends. is His Name.” (Luke 1:49) Presentations will include a question-and-answer session and an opportunity for private conversation with Tribunal staff and representatives. For more in- April 9, 2017 • New Venue and Format formation, call 717-657-4804 or send an e-mail to [email protected]. Good Shepherd Church Presentations will be offered: 3435 Trindle Road • March 13 at 7 p.m. at the Cardinal Keeler Center, Harrisburg Camp Hill, PA 17011 • March 14 at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph in York • May 4 at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph in Danville Schedule: • June 6 at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of the Visitation in Shippensburg 2:30 p.m. – Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation • June 15 at 7 p.m. at St. Patrick in Carlisle 2:45 p.m. – Praise and worship music with Teresa Peterson 3:30 p.m. – Holy Mass celebrated by Bishop Ronald Gainer 5:00 p.m. – Enjoy different types of food from food trucks 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Holy Hour with Father Anthony Dill

For more information, contact your youth minister, Or the Office for Youth and Young Adult Ministry 717-657-4804, ext. 327 [email protected] www.hbgdiocese.org/youngchurch

Bishop Gainer’s Public Calendar

• March 4 – Confirmation, Mother Cabrini Church, Shamokin, 10 a.m. • March 5 – Rite of Election, St. Patrick Cathedral, Harrisburg, 4 p.m. • March 8 – Teach Lenten Series to high school seniors via Diocesan Wide Area Network, Cardinal Keeler Center, Harrisburg, 9 a.m. • March 11 – Confirmation, St. Pius X Church, Selinsgrove, 10 a.m. • March 13 – Mass and School Visit, Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School/Holy Family Campus, Harrisburg, 8:30 a.m. • March 15 – Teach Lenten Series to high school seniors via Diocesan Wide Area Network, Cardinal Keeler Center, Harrisburg, 9 a.m. • March 15-17 – Fresh Expressions Conference/Amore Project, St. Patrick Cathedral and Cardinal Keeler Center, Harrisburg. • March 19 – Closing of Forty Hours Devotions, St. Patrick Parish, Pottsville, Pa., 4 p.m. The 4 - Catholic Witness • March 3, 2017

Heaven Living and Spreading the By Sister Geralyn Schmidt, SCC Catholic Faith – Part I Special to The Witness By Jim Gontis Some time ago, I was driving across the Tappan Zee Bridge in New York State Special to The Witness with my six-year-old niece in the back seat. Driving over this bridge is not for the faint of heart. You see, the bridge [New Have you ever heard someone say – or perhaps have you said – “What is York is currently constructing a new one] is three miles long and has a seven-lane wrong with the Church?” The Englishman, G.K. Chesterton, was a great and span. Since the bridge appears to be very close to the water and witty writer and commentator on life and on Catholicism, and is not straight, one might think that the bridge actually dips into himself a convert to the faith. When he was asked the ques- the water. No matter how often I drive tion, “What is wrong with the Catholic over it, I am still unnerved by it. In fact, Church?” he answered, “I am.” when I do traverse it, I look at my fellow Thoughts If honest, all of us who are Catholic Vox Clamantis travelers, swallow hard, and say, “If they from a Catholic could say that to one degree or another. One Crying in can do this, so can I!” Why? Because each one of us is a sin- Evangelist the Wilderness As my niece and I crossed the bridge, Sister Geralyn ner. We all need God’s redeeming and the clouds parted and streams of sunlight Schmidt, SCC sanctifying grace. We all need to seek Jim Gontis gloriously appeared, bathing the entire ongoing conversion and fight against bridge in shades of brilliant pale orange, being complacent Catholics. We all yellow and white. I gasped at the beauty need to look at what is necessary for a more fully Catholic of the heavenly colors. Looking up, my niece calmly remarked, life. “Heaven is going to be that beautiful, but better.” Intrigued by her comment, I The Fathers of the Church point out, and the Catechism of the Catholic Church asked, “Really? What do you mean?” This six-year-old explained, “You see, Aunt (CCC) reiterates, that “God made the world for the sake of the Church.” I think Geralyn, we have been made for Heaven. That’s where God is. One day, that’s that is a stunning statement. It is also true. Scripture tells us that “The world where I will be too!” as we know it is passing away.” But the Catholic Church will exist into and I could not help thinking of this story as I began to write about Heaven, the home for all eternity. In fact, she will reach her full perfection in Heaven, where the of “Our Father.” Church, which is the Bride of Christ, will be His spotless bride. And, all those According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, “‘Who art in heaven’ does in Heaven will be her fully perfected members, without blemish, or pain, and not refer to a place but a way of being; it does not mean that God is distant, but reigning in glory with Christ Jesus, our Lord and King. But we have to be able majestic. Our Father is not “elsewhere’: he transcends everything we can conceive to get to Heaven first. What follows are ways that we can prepare ourselves and of his holiness … [He is] in the hearts of the just as in his holy temple. Heaven, the our parish to evangelize and bring people into the Church. Father’s house, is the true homeland toward which we are heading and to which, • Authentic marriage and family life & openness to children. Men and already, we belong.” (See 2794, 2802) women need to re-commit themselves to the principle of courtship and to avoid My niece was so correct! cohabitating. Every marriage preparation should have extensive natural family But, what actually is Heaven? Tim Staples, a Catholic apologetic and evangelist, planning instruction as an essential part of it. For those already married – and explains it this way: “Heaven is principally a state of utter and absolute fulfillment. this is really counter-cultural – husbands and wives should be encouraged to In the possession of God in the beatific vision [experiencing God in his totality] have lots of kids if they can. The family, not the individual, is the fundamental the blessed will experience what cannot be put into words; a radical union with cell of society. There is a line in the Catechism that says: Sacred Scripture and God that transcends anything we could envisage. And it is precisely because of the Church’s traditional practice see in large families a sign of God’s blessing that radical union with God in Christ, the blessed will also experience a union with and the parents’ generosity. [CCC 2373] Let’s throw out the contraceptives the other members of the Body of Christ that transcends our ability to imagine as and stop sterilizing/mutilating our reproductive power via tubal ligations and well. The image of the mystical “body of Christ” that St. Paul gives us …. some vasectomies. If one has committed these sins and not repented of and confessed inkling of this union, but again, it can only pale in relation to the full truth of the them, please do so, and receive God’s mercy as soon as possible. Do not delay. matter. To use St. Paul’s image, the union of the members of Christ is more radical • Prayer for holy bishops and priests. The biggest key to good parishes is than the union of my finger here with my hand because it is Christ who makes the good and holy priests, especially the pastor. We are blessed in our diocese to members of Christ one! This is truly incredible to think about, but in the end, we have many good and holy priests and a good and holy bishop. We need to keep can only imagine.”1 praying for more. Yet, we can experience Heaven on earth. With an understanding that our limited Holy pastors are more important than any parish program, though good pro- minds and hearts can never totally understand what Heaven is like, we do have grams have their place. A good pastor is with his parish family a lot, not just in glimpses of it, almost like a heavenly teaser. I think of the stories of the mys- tics and the saints who have experienced a grace of God’s presence on this side sacramental moments, or at meetings, but throughout daily life. They lead their of Heaven. I think of St. Francis, who was called by God to rebuild the Church flock in prayer, they live for celebrating Mass, they spend many hours in the through acknowledging personal humility and poverty that echoed Christ’s. I am confessional reconciling people to God, they spend time in hospitals visiting reminded of St. Teresa of Calcutta, who heard Christ call to her to serve the poor and anointing the sick. They make sure there is a rich liturgical and devotional because they were His children. I recall Blessed Pauline von Mallinckrodt, who, life in their parish. They have a preferential option for the poor, and they are through countless acts of charity and service to the poor, the blind and the sick, as apt to spend time with the poor and middle class as with the wealthy. They lived out the self gift of a Eucharistic lifestyle, and of St. Bridget, who heard from rejoice with their people in celebratory moments like baptisms, marriages, a crucifix that she was to be the hands and the feet of Christ on earth. I ponder over and First Communions, as well as at picnics and parish festivals. They grieve the countless times that I, as a teacher, have felt, even for a brief moment, being with them during the difficult seasons that all of us go through. They teach the one with my students; having their hearts in my hands as we reflected together doctrines of the faith unflinchingly, including the hard teachings; they are not who God is. respecters of persons, but seek to love all persons; they can be lions from the These are just sparks; brief openings in the veil that separates us from our heav- pulpit but are lambs in the confessional. enly home. Truly similar to those sunbeams that I saw while driving. Like good natural fathers, good pastors seek ways of building up their family. 1http://www.catholic.com/blog/tim-staples/what-is-heaven They look to the talents within their parish family to bring out the best in them (Sister of Christian Charity, Geralyn Schmidt, is the Wide Area Network Coor- and the parish as a whole, and they allow a certain organic flourishing based dinator at the Diocese of Harrisburg and the Director of Formation for Wives in on these talents. And, while fiscal prudence is important, they must also look the Diaconate Program. An educator for 29 years, she is responsible for Profes- to create moments of fellowship outside of fund-raising events to unite their sional Development Programs for every age learner. Through her presentations, family. she challenges her audiences to be the individual God has called them to be.) • Life Centered around the Eucharist. In the Eucharist, we receive God the Son in the flesh. There is no higher gift, nor any greater obligation in this life than the Mass. Sunday Mass in particular has pride of place. We owe God our worship at Sunday Mass and on Holy Days of Obligation under the virtue The of justice. Let’s resolve to become more Eucharistic people this Lent. If it has been awhile, or even a very long time since we have been to Mass, we must atholicWitness return. No less than our eternal life and that of our children is at stake. In terms C of reception of the Eucharist, we need to make sure we are in the state of grace. The Newspaper of the Diocese of Harrisburg If we have any doubt as to the state of our souls, let us humble ourselves and Telephone The Catholic Witness 717-657-4804 ext. 201 OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF HARRISBURG make a good sacramental confession. If we have forgotten how to go or what we must confess, there are many helps on solid Catholic websites or we can FAX Most Rev. Ronald W. 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Send us the address label 4800 Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111 3710. Periodicals postage paid at (This is the first installment of a 3-part series on Living and Spreading the from The Catholic Witness plus Harrisburg, PA. Catholic faith.) your NEW address including zip code +4. Please allow three weeks POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: (Jim Gontis is the Director of the Diocesan Department of Religious Educa- for the change. The Catholic Witness, 4800 Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111-3710. tion and the Director of Sports Ministry.) The March 3, 2017 • Catholic Witness - 5 Rice Bowl Continued from 1 God loves us,” said Joan Rosenhauer, Executive Vice President of U.S. Operations for CRS. “At a time when there is so much conflict in the world, this Lent- en program gives people of all ages a way to respond to human suffering with compassion and action. To learn the names and stories of our brothers and sisters, to include them in our prayers, to contribute our Lent- en sacrifices so they can live better, healthier lives; this is the way we deepen our faith, building a culture of encounter and holding up the dignity of each and every one of us.” For over 40 years, CRS Rice Bowl has provided an inspired collection of resources for families, parishes and Catholic schools to incorporate into their Lenten season. With CRS Rice Bowl, each week of Lent is a new opportunity to meet a family from a different country overseas, hear their personal stories, learn about their culture and experience a meatless meal they serve at home. Each Lenten story illustrates a principal of Catholic social teaching – an essential element of Catholic faith that says every human being is created in the image of God and redeemed by Jesus Christ, and therefore is invaluable and worthy of respect as a member of the human family. CRS Rice Bowl is global in its reach, bringing tan- gible goods and services to people in need around the LAUREN CARROLL, CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES world. Twenty-five percent of all contributions stay in local dioceses to support hunger and poverty preven- ian and development programs overseas, providing Bowl, like CRS Rice Bowl on Facebook and down- tion programs such as community gardens, food pan- life-saving assistance and hope to impoverished and load the app from the iTunes or Google Play stores. tries, soup kitchens, support groups, and job centers. vulnerable communities. To learn more about CRS Rice Bowl, visit crsrice- The remaining 75% goes to support CRS’ humanitar- Follow CRS Rice Bowl on Twitter @CRSRice- bowl.org. Lenten Guidelines Meatless Meals during Lent Focus on Prayer, Fasting from meat on Fridays during Lent helps us “acquire a mastery over our instincts and free- Fasting, Almsgiving dom of heart.” (CCC 2043). Fasting is meant to free us. It helps us feel our physical hunger, and in turn, our spiritual hunger for the infinite love found only in God. Catholic Relief Services offers The traditional Lenten practices of piety, fasting, almsgiving and other forms of self-denial are recom- several recipes for meatless meals to keep us in solidarity with our brothers and sisters around the mended by the Church. world. For additional recipes and materials, visit www.crsricebowl.org. The faithful observance of Lent should manifest itself especially in the imitation of Christ in daily life and in the readiness to sacrifice time and talents whenever possible in personal, parish and community efforts for those Arroz Rojo, from Mexico in spiritual or material need. The spiritual hunger of the unchurched locally and in mission lands can be a focus 2 cups rice of prayers and charitable giving. 1 tablespoon fair trade olive oil Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of absti- 1 garlic clove, diced nence from meat for those who are 14 years of age and 3 tomatoes, chopped older. They are also days of fasting for those between 18 ½ onion, chopped and 59 years of age. Those bound by the law of fasting 4 cups vegetable broth may take one full meal. Two smaller meals are also permitted according to one’s needs. Eating between meals 1 cup peas is not permitted, but liquids, including milk and fruit 2 carrots, chopped juices, are allowed. When health or ability to work is 1 chili pepper, chopped seriously affected, the law does not oblige. Salt to taste All Fridays in Lent are days of abstinence from meat Add oil to a large pan on low heat. Add rice and toast until golden. Add garlic, for those 14 years of age and older. tomatoes and onion; cook until mixture is soft. Add the broth, peas, carrots, chili Fridays of the year outside Lent remain days of pen- pepper and salt. When it begins to boil, reduce the heat and cover until rice is fully ance. The traditional abstinence from meat is highly rec- cooked. Makes 4–6 servings. ommended, together with fasting, by the Bishops of the United States, for the cause of peace in the world (see the Pastoral Letter on War and Peace, The Challenge of Peace: God’s Promise and Our Response, May 3, 1983, paragraph 298.) However, some other practice of volun- Ifisashi, from Zambia tary self-denial or personal penance may be substituted. 2 c water 1 c peanuts, chopped Dispensation 1 onion, sliced 2 medium tomatoes, for the Feast sliced 2 bunches spinach or of St. Patrick collard greens, washed This year, the Feast of St. Patrick falls on a Lenten Fri- and chopped day. Since St. Patrick is the principal patron of the Dio- Salt to taste cese of Harrisburg, Bishop Ronald Gainer hereby grants Bring water to a boil in a a dispensation from Friday abstinence to all Catholics medium pot. Add the peanuts, to- who reside in the diocese and all who are present within matoes and onion. After a few minutes, the diocese on March 17, 2017. Those who take advan- add the chopped greens. Stir occasionally and continue cook- tage of this dispensation are urged to substitute another suitable form of personal penance, possibly choosing ing until peanuts are soft and mixture has become a thick buttery sauce—about 15 another day within the Second Week of Lent as a Day of minutes. Serve hot over polenta or rice. Makes 4–6 servings. Lenten abstinence. The 6 - Catholic Witness • March 3, 2017 Questions & Answers with Speaker of the House Mike Turzai about Expanding EITC By A. B. Hill Special to The Witness Pennsylvania’s Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R- Allegheny) is passionate about giving parents and grandparents real options for their children’s education. He is spearheading an effort to expand the highly successful Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Op- portunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs. The Pennsylvania Catholic Conference asked Representative Turzai why he is such a strong supporter of school choice.

Q: What does House Bill 250 propose to do? A: House Bill 250 would increase tax credits available under the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program by $50 million (raising it to $175 million) and the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) program by $25 million (raising it to $75 million). It would be a total of $250 million for educational tax credits. Last year, EITC represented just 1.5 percent of the $11.4 billion we spent on basic education. If we are going to invest in education, we must recognize that one size does not fit all. Take the Independence Mission Schools in Philadelphia. They educate a very diverse student popula- tion; so do the Holy Rosary School in Pittsburgh, Harris- burg Catholic Elementary, and suburban high schools like North Catholic in Pittsburgh. Families want their children to attend a school (like these) that provides security, disci- pline, love, and values. EITC and OSTC allow families to CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS receive it; and the scholarships help to keep those schools Representative Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny), Speaker of the PA House of Representatives, greets students at open so they have that choice to make. Harrisburg Catholic Elementary while rallying support for expanding the successful Educational Improvement EITC and OSTC help public school students too. Edu- Tax Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs. cational improvement organizations use it to support after school programs with the Big Brothers Big Sisters and There is great demand for both tax credits and the schol- Q: What can Catholics do to pre-K programs. Suburban, urban, rural, public school arships they provide. Every year the tax credits “sellout” support you in your efforts and nonpublic students of all faiths benefit from EITC and within a few days of the application deadline; and just to expand EITC and OSTC? OSTC. HB 250 helps everyone. one scholarship organization, BLOCS in Philadelphia, re- A: Catholics need to let their local lawmakers know how ceived applications from 11,000 families for scholarships important EITC and OSTC are to their schools, but many Q: In these austere economic times, what for 20,000 students. They were only able to fulfill scholar- students are not Catholic. All parents and grandparents ships for 8,500 families and 12,000 kids. There are wait- makes increasing the EITC and OSTC who appreciate the opportunity to go to another school programs a good investment for taxpayers? ing lists for both business leaders who want tax credits need to let their representatives know how they benefit. A: The vast majority of students in Pennsylvania are and students looking for scholarships. educated in public schools. Our public schools need to They should visit, write, email, and call about the value be good; but in many communities parents and grandpar- Q: EITC and OSTC scholarships have of having that option. They should stress that increasing ents want an alternative. They pay their taxes to public helped students in many schools, both private EITC is not taking money away from public schools, but schools. Their children are entitled to an education. They and public, including tens of thousands who enhancing education for everyone. Be positive; rally in should have a choice of whichever schools best meets attend Catholic schools. What does a Catholic support of educational investments; work hand in hand their child’s needs. education mean to you personally? with your local legislators. Nonpublic schools are already saving the taxpayers a A: My dad was a public school teacher in a great school, Encourage your state representative to support educa- lot of money. The average cost per public school pupil but I went to Catholic school. I got a very good education tional opportunities for all students and vote YES on HB is around $15,000 per year. Given the average per pupil and really benefited personally from that environment. All 250 by sending a message through the Catholic Advocacy three of my own boys went to Catholic elementary school. price tag, by taking about 150,000 students out of public Network today. Visit www.pacatholic.org for details. schools, Catholic schools saved the taxpayers more than Two went to public high school and the third is in a Catho- (The Pennsylvania Catholic Conference is the public $2.25 billion this year alone. lic high school. We can afford to make these choices. My The governor talks about investment in education. All son, who is a recent public school grad, really appreci- affairs agency of Pennsylvania’s Catholic bishops and the students need to be part of the equation. If we are going to ated the work ethic and core values that he developed in Catholic dioceses of Pennsylvania. Stay up-to-date with invest in basic education, we need to invest in EITC and his Catholic elementary school. I think an education like Catholic news and issues at www.pacatholic.org, www. OSTC too. We should raise the percentage in these tax that needs to remain a viable option for any citizen who facebook.com/pacatholic, and www.twitter.com/pacatho- credit programs to a little over two percent. wants it. lic.)

St. Charles College in Cantonsville, Md., Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Lewisburg lot of contact, but we quickly reconnected Father Haviland from 1950-1956. He received two years of (1987-1988), Geisinger Medical Center in when I moved to the Diocese of Harris- Continued from 1 college and four years of theological semi- Danville (1988-1990), and St. Peter Par- burg in 1974. In fact, he was my pastor at nary training at St. Charles Borromeo, ish in Steelton and St. John the Evangelist St. Peter’s.” residence at Queen of the Most Holy Ro- Overbrook, from 1956-1962. Parish in Enhaut (1990-1995). “He was a very caring priest. He was al- sary, where Father Sceski was serving as Bishop George L. Leech ordained Fa- In 1995, he was assigned as pastor of the ways ready to visit with his parishioners,” pastor. ther Haviland to the diocesan priesthood newly-formed St. Monica Parish in Sun- Deacon Grella said. “When my wife’s “He would help with weekend Masses, on May 19, 1962, at St. Patrick Cathedral bury, created by the merged parishes of St. mother was in the hospital, she really and served as chaplain for the Knights of in Harrisburg. Michael the Archangel in Sunbury and St. wanted to see him. So he came immediate- Columbus. He was very much a part of the Father Haviland’s early assignments as Thomas More in Northumberland. Father ly, wearing not clerics, but a leather jacket parish,” Father Sceski said. parochial vicar and chaplain included min- Haviland served as pastor of St. Monica’s and leather pants from riding his motor- Despite a 30-year difference in their istry at St. Patrick Parish in York (1962- until his retirement in 2010. He resided cycle. Being there in her time of need was ages, the two “shared a good friendship, 1963), Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin at Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Parish important to him.” Mary Parish in McSherrystown (1963- in Elysburg until moving to the Priests’ a camaraderie of the priesthood,” Father “He was a quiet, kind priest, and always Sceski told The Catholic Witness. “I would 1965), Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Retirement Residence in Harrisburg. available,” Deacon Grella said. “From that cook supper, we would eat together, and he Mary Parish in Lebanon (1965-1968), Our Father Haviland was a member of the standpoint, he was a good and faithful ser- would tell stories from the past and give Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish in Knights of Columbus since 1962 and a 4th advice about being a pastor.” Harrisburg (1968-1970), St. Edward Par- Degree Knight since 1967. vant.” “He was faithful to the Breviary and the ish in Shamokin (1970-1976) and South Deacon Michael Grella, who first met Father Haviland is survived by his two Rosary, and he loved to celebrate Mass,” Mountain Rehabilitation Center (1976- Father Haviland when the two were study- sisters, Joyce Giovannoni, of Union City, he continued. “He was meticulous in writ- 1978). ing at St. Charles College in the early Calif., and Mary Clare Stinson, of Middle- ing his homilies, and was always available His first assignment as pastor was at 1950s, recalls the late priest as a consider- town, Pa.; 10 nephews and nieces, and ap- to parishioners.” St. Francis Xavier Parish in Gettysburg, ate and friendly person who enjoyed base- proximately 22 great- nephews and nieces. William T. Haviland was born in Pitts- where he served from 1978-1983, fol- ball, tennis, playing the guitar and singing. He was preceded in death by his parents, burgh on Aug. 6, 1936, the second of lowed by service as pastor of Assumption “He was a very conscientious and un- and siblings Cheryl Ann and John Jay. five children of William C. Haviland and of Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Lancaster assuming person,” said Deacon Grella, Condolences may be sent to his sister, Mary Agnes McCormick. He attended from 1983-1987. He then went on to serve initially from the Diocese of Wheeling. Mrs. Joyce Giovannoni, 390 Tropicana high school and two years of college at in administrative and chaplaincy roles at “After I left the seminary, we didn’t have a Way, Union City, Calif., 94587. The March 3, 2017 • Catholic Witness - 7 Bishop Blesses ‘Magnificent’ Thrift Shop at St. Mary’s in York By Jen Reed The Catholic Witness Bishop Ronald Gainer and Father Jonathan Sawicki, pastor, lead the faithful in the blessing of St. Mary’s Thrift Shop at Calling it a “magnificent” place, Bish- Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in op Ronald Gainer blessed on Feb. 27 York Feb. 27. “This is a magnificent thrift shop,” the bishop the relocated St. Mary’s Thrift Shop in said of the ministry. York, a ministry of Immaculate Concep- CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS tion of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish. A longtime anchor downtown, the shop moved from its previous location next to the church rectory to its new home in the parish’s former convent, located at 26 East College Avenue. The move offers the shop a larger location. “We are very excited about the move,” said Father Jonathan Sawicki, pastor of St. Mary’s. “Moving the Thrift Shop to the old convent building gives us more room to display the wonderful selection of items we have for sale. The additional storage space allows our volunteers to better catalog and organize the donations, and to separate out seasonal items as necessary.” The Thrift Shop, which opened in 1998, is run entirely by a dedicated staff of several dozen volunteers who sort donations, price and tag items, restock shelves and racks, and serve custom- ers. The money that the parish raises through Thrift Shop sales is used for general operating expenses and assis- er than the previous one. Shop Co-Manager. “We had grown so were unable to display a lot of what we tance in providing Catholic education. “It’s wonderful to be moving to a much that our location next to the recto- have to sell. The new location will bet- The new space is 400 square feet larg- larger location,” said Pat Hoyt, Thrift ry was very cramped and crowded, and ter enable us to serve the community.”

Above: Shoes, clothing and toys fill the kids’ room at St. Mary’s Thrift Shop in York. Left: Pat Hoyt, left, and Joanie Nolin, right, join Father Jonathan Sawicki and Bishop Ronald Gainer in cutting the ribbon for the grand opening of the relocated St. Mary’s Thrift Shop. The ladies are part of the shop’s management team.

Bishop Ronald Gainer, in the purple hardhat, conducted a service for a groundbreaking ceremony at Lancaster Catholic High School’s Rossmere Stadium Feb. 13, in anticipation of renovations to the athletic complex to be completed by the fall. The bishop broke ground alongside Father Edward J. Quinlan, Diocesan Secretary for Education; Tim Hamer, Lancaster Catholic President; Terry Klugh, Lancaster Catholic Principal; and members of the construction team. CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS The 8 - Catholic Witness • March 3, 2017 The March 3, 2017 • Catholic Witness - 9 The 10 - Catholic Witness • March 3, 2017 Vatican Invites Experts to Promote Safe, Accessible Water for Everyone By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service

A special gathering of policy experts, government officials, religious leaders, scholars, and development and social justice advocates was looking at ways to guarantee water that is safe and more accessible to the world’s people. More than 90 experts were invited from five con- tinents to provide an interdisciplinary look at the role of public policies in water and sanitation management. The meeting, sponsored by the Pontifi- cal Academy of Sciences and the Argentine-based School of Dialogue and the Culture of Encounter, was held Feb. 23-24 and was to include a speech from Pope Francis and a final “Rome Declaration” drafted and signed by participants. The opening sessions looked at the religious, moral and rational bases underlying a call for the universal right to safe and accessible drinking water. Jerome Delli Priscoli, an expert in water conflict negotiations and management, said people will not expand or facilitate access to water without an attitude that is also built on respecting human dignity. Water management and policies have to take into account values such as solidarity, just distribution, CNS/JAIPAL SINGH, EPA preferential option for the poor, respect for the en- A man carries containers filled with drinking water after taking it from a public tap at a roadside in Jammu, India, vironment and being “good stewards” who are “co- May 23, 2016. creative in the design process that God has set in moral resources at hand. tion.” In fact, he said, resource management is just taking Mark Your Calendars Gianni Vattimo, an Italian philosopher, said at- a resource from one place and placing it somewhere tention to getting people access to water should not else, with little regard for the consequences that has for Parish Encuentro! overlook the quality of that water. on nature, he said. In anticipation of the upcoming Diocesan “What threatens us most,” he said, isn’t scarcity, Society, too, tends to focus on what people should Encuentro, we are offering parish presentations but the pollution and “poisoning” of water sources. gain in life – like rights and resources – and hardly as part of the call to all Catholics to formation, How people treat water resources is linked to “an ever asks that people give something back, he said. missionary activity, leadership development, and industrial structure” built on an attitude of theft identification of ministerial “best practices.” We against nature, he said. The work he does helping local communities in In- want to support you in Faith and the Mission of Instead of collaborating with God’s plan of safe- dia, he said, is about teaching people to “cooperate the Church, so please plan to make it to one of guarding and development, he said, “we are simply with crisis” and “cooperate with water” so that they these presentations: stealing and robbing, destroying all of this.” practice a disciplined use of resources. The problem also includes “who holds the keys” to The proper mentality, he said, is “if you conserve, • Sunday February 12, 2017 at Immaculate the systems of distribution and the policies support- you have a right to water,” not, having that right just Conception of the BVM Church, Berwick ing exploitative structures, he said. because the resource is there. (beginning with Mass at 12:30 p.m.) Rajendra Singh, a water conservationist from India Water, he said, is not just a human right, it’s also • Saturday March 18, 2017 at San Juan who won the Stockholm Water Prize in 2015, said a right for “the tiger, the elephant, the tree” and the Bautista Church, Lancaster at 10:30 a.m. modern engineering and technology focus too heav- river itself, which should not be drained dry. • Saturday May 13, 2017 at Saint Francis of ily on “the maximum extraction of a resource.” There should be equal rights and respect toward Assisi Church, Harrisburg at 10:30 a.m. “Everything is managed,” he said; there is “no love nature, he said, because a greedy attitude toward the • Saturday June 17, 2017 at Saint Francis or affection” or appreciation and respect for the natu- planet will not lead to “a bright future.” Xavier Church, Gettysburg at 10:30 a.m. All presentations will be in Spanish and are open to everyone. For additional information, visit www.hbgdiocese.org/hispanicministry, or call Jackie at (717) 657-4804, ext. 313.

¡Marquen sus calendarios para el Encuentro Parroquiano! En anticipación del próximo Encuentro Dioc- esano, ofreceremos presentaciones parroquiales como parte del llamado a todos los católicos a la formación, a la actividad misionera, al desarrollo del liderazgo y a la identificación de las mejores prácticas ministeriales. Queremos dar apoyo en tu Fe y Misión de la Iglesia, así que por favor planee llegar a una de estas presentaciones: • domingo 12 de febrero de 2017 en la Parroquia de la Inmaculada Conception, Berwick (comnzamos con Misa a las 12:30 p.m.) • sábado 18 de marzo de 2017 en la Parroquia San Juan Bautista, Lancaster a las 10:30 a.m. • sábado 13 de mayo de 2017 en la Parroquia de San Francisco de Asís, Harrisburg a las 10:30 a.m. • sábado 17 de junio de 2017 en la Parroquia San Francisco Javier, Gettysburg a las 10:30 a.m. Todas las presentaciones serán en español y es- tán abiertas a todos. Para más información, visite www.hbgdiocese.org/hispanicministry, o llame a Jackie a (717) 657-4804, ext. 313. The March 3, 2017 • Catholic Witness - 11 From District Podium, 11 Wrestlers Head to Regionals for State Berth

JEN REED, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS Delone Catholic’s Brian Shermeyer maintains control during his quarterfinal Bishop McDevitt’s Cole Nye executes a pinning combination in District 3-AA match, before pinning his opponent. Shermeyer lost in the finals, 10-9, to place quarterfinal action. A defending state champion, Nye earned district gold at 220 second on the podium. lbs. By Jen Reed lbs.) from Bishop McDevitt. Brian The Catholic Witness Shermeyer (160 lbs.) of Delone earned silver, while bronze medals went to The road to the PIAA State Wres- McDevitt’s Bodee Tolbert (132 lbs.), tling Championships is a long and Trinity’s Colten Drawbaugh (182 lbs.), arduous one for athletes, a number of whom wrestled in team district and and Delone’s Bryce Perkins (285 lbs.). state competition a week before charg- ing back into tournament brackets for Moving on competition at the individual level. Three diocesan high schools – Bish- to Regionals op McDevitt in Harrisburg, Delone Nate Smith, Bishop McDevitt, 106 lbs. Catholic in McSherrystown and Trinity in Camp Hill – sent wrestlers into Chase Shields, Bishop McDevitt, 113 lbs. District 3-AA competition at the Giant Caleb Bentley, Trinity, 120 lbs. Center in Hershey Feb. 24 and 25, to Bodee Tolbert, Bishop McDevitt, 132 lbs. compete for a spot on the podium and a place in this weekend’s Southeast John Pipa, Bishop McDevitt, 145 lbs. Regional championship, the last stop Brian Shermeyer, Delone, 160 lbs. on the road to the State Championships March 9-11. Colten Drawbaugh, Trinity, 182 lbs. Eleven diocesan wrestlers made the Brady Repasky, Delone, 195 lbs. podium to head to the regional tourna- Cole Nye, Bishop McDevitt, 220 lbs. ment at Wilson High School, includ- Caleb Bentley of Trinity High School works to keep his opponent from scoring an ing gold medalists Nate Smith (106 Sean Sneeringer, Delone, 220 lbs. escape point in their District 3-AA match at 120 lbs. Bentley would go on to place lbs.), Chase Shields (113 lbs.), John Bryce Perkins, Delone, 285 lbs. fourth in the tournament. Pipa (145 lbs.), and Cole Nye (220 Excellent Diving Tradition Continues at Trinity By Chris Heisey The Catholic Witness Winning tradition runs deep at Trinity High School in Camp Hill, and perhaps no more so than in the District 3 Class AA diving championships held each year at Big Spring High School in Newville. At this year’s championships, held on a balmy Feb. 22, Trinity’s Riley Spahr, a junior, left, finished with a score of 348.25 to win the silver medal and a berth in the PIAA state championships in mid-March at Bucknell University. In the girls’ competition, Trinity’s Erica Kenski, right, completed her 11 dives for a total score of 357.95 to place third, just missing out on a berth to the state tournament. CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS The 12 - Catholic Witness • March 3, 2017 St. Catherine Labouré Parish to Host Singer-Composer ValLimar Jansen By Joreen Kelly The National Catholic Youth Conference, the Mid-Atlantic Conference, and Special to The Witness World Youth Day. ValLimar has been singing professionally since the age of six and holds St. Catherine Labouré Church in Harrisburg will be presenting “A degrees in music and performance and professional degrees in the Arts Lenten Evening of Music, Stories & Prayer with ValLimar Jansen” from Howard University, California State University and the University on Wednesday, March 22 from 7-9 p.m. in the church. Admission is of California. free. A freewill donation is requested, a portion of which will be She and her husband, talented keyboardist/songwriter/arranger tithed to St. Francis of Assisi Soup Kitchen. “Amazed by the power of her presence…” these words of testi- Frank Jansen, have recorded several CDs, including their latest monial best describe the passion that is ValLimar Jansen. Blessed work, “Give God the Glory.” Their works are influenced by Gos- with an extraordinary voice, ValLimar is a highly-regarded singer, pel, contemporary Christian and Jazz, although she sings a wide composer and recording artist. Her presence on stage commands variety of music, including traditional organ based hymnody. Her attention and her music draws people into the Word of God in a new music will be available for purchase after the performance in the and deeper way. narthex of the Shrine. ValLimar has presented at some of the largest gatherings of Christians in recent For more information, call the parish office at 717-564-1321 or e-mail jkelly@ years, including: An international papal prayer service for over 300,000 Roman sclhbg.org. Catholics, the March for Life, the National Conference for Pastoral Musicians, (Joreen Kelly is the Director of Worship at St. Catherine Labouré Parish.)

Harrisburg Diocesan Council of Catholic Women LA SANTA MESSA PER LA FESTA DI SAN GIUSEPPE ITALIAN MASS FOR THE FEAST OF SAINT JOSEPH “SAVE THE DATES” Sunday, March 19, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. Through the generosity of the Collura 92nd Annual Convention • Monday, May 1, 2017 HOLY NAME OF JESUS CHURCH and Manzella families, we will have a 9 A. M. – 4 P. M. 6150 Allentown Boulevard traditional Saint Joseph Altar created in Cardinal Keeler Center, Harrisburg Harrisburg, PA 17112 the social hall where the Italian Apostolate *** *** Reverend Joshua R. Brommer, Ministry Committee will provide 7th Annual Weekend Retreat • June 9 – 11, 2017 Celebrant a dinner reception after Mass. (Friday evening until Sunday Noon) Special thanks to: For more information, Rev. Joshua R. Brommer, Chaplain Mount St. Mary’s University Emmitsburg, MD please contact: for the Italian Apostolate Ministry Retreat Master: Father Alfred Sceski Very Rev. Edward J. Quinlan, Mariella Amato, 717-278-9420 Pastor of St. Joan of Arc Parish, Hershey Pastor at Holy Name of Jesus Maria Disanto 717-554-5698, More Details Coming Soon! Mario Billow of Daily Funeral Home or [email protected] Lenten Retreats and Prayer Services (The following Lenten events were submitted by parishes and organizations to [email protected]. A listing of Lenten dinners can be found on page 15 of this edition, and online at www.hbgdiocese.org/lent.)

Encounter: a retreat experience for college aged March 8: Dr. John Mark Miravalle, Professor of Moral Theology at young adults and recent graduates will be held March 25 from Mount St. Mary’s Seminary, will speak on “Battle in the Desert: Christ’s 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Cardinal Keeler Center in Harrisburg. Lent is Victory over Satan.” March 15: Dr. Owen Phelan, Professor of Church a perfect time to get away to refresh and renew ourselves while grow- History at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary. March 22: Father Charles Con- ing in relationship with our Lord and with other young adults. For more nor, Professor of Church History at Mount St Mary’s Seminary. March information, contact your Catholic Campus Ministry/Newman Club or the 29: Msgr. Michael Heintz, Professor of Theology at Mount St. Mary’s Diocesan Office for Youth and Young Adult Ministry at oyyam@ Seminary, will speak on “Witness and Worship: The Meaning of the hbgdiocese.org or call 717-657-4804 ext. 327. Apocalypse.” April 5: Msgr. Anthony Frontiero, Director of Human Formation at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary, will speak on “The Sinless “The Passion of Our Lord through the Eyes of His Friend of Sinners and the Paschal Mystery: The Final Week and the Mother” - Join the Columbiettes for a Lenten Day of Reflection March Morning Beyond Belief.” 11 at St. Joseph Church in York beginning with Mass at 9 a.m. Father How much does Jesus Christ love you? And how is Stephen Fernandes, pastor, will be the presenter. The day will conclude that love revealed to you when you turn your focus and concentrate with Adoration and recitation of the Rosary. Light refreshments will be on certain elements leading to the death of Christ on the cross? provided. Answers to those questions will be addressed March 11 during a mini retreat at Xavier Center in St. Rose of Lima Parish in York will have a Catholic Book and DVD Gettysburg beginning at 8 a.m. and closing at noon. “How I Long To Love You” is the theme and Fair during Lent. Books and DVDs from Ignatius Press will be available for purchase after the will be presented by two nuns from the Tau Hermitage of St. Francis Assisi in Fairfield: Sister Sunday Masses and during the Friday Lenten Seafood Dinners in the auditorium of the parish Thelma Steiger and Sister Jo Ann Knight. Definitions of contemplation, a form of prayer, and center. Those interested in ordering by catalog may contact Sharon Egan at 717-843-3043 or mysticism, a theological, biblically-based element about the Passion and Death of Christ, will be [email protected] for more information. given with several sub-topics to shed Lenten light on the main theme “How I Long To Love You.” A special story is planned to close the event at noon. The mini-retreat will start at 8 a.m. with Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Conewago welcomes you a Lenten Mini-Retreat Mass celebrated by Father Daniel Mitzel, pastor at St. Francis Xavier Parish. A hospitality table given by Sister Thelma Steiger, HSF. Ph.D., on March 18 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. in the Msgr. Rost featuring a variety of pastries will be available. There is no charge for the event, but a free-will Parish Hall, 30 Basilica Dr., Hanover. Doors open at 8 a.m. The topic of the Retreat is “How I offering will be received. Interested attendees are advised to call Kim Reiner at the church office Long to Love You: Contemplating the Mysteries of Passiontide.” A free-will offering will be ac- to reserve a seat. The phone number is 717-334-3919. cepted. For more information, call Deb McAulay at 717-632-7708. A Lent retreat, “Jesus, the Suffering Servant,” will be held at St. Philip the St. Joseph Parish in York will host a Lenten event with Father Paul Dressler, OFM, Apostle Church in Millersville March 22. Both a day retreat (10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.) and night retreat Cap., on March 19 and 20 at 7 p.m. Father Dressler’s priestly ministries have included working (6:30-9:30 p.m.) will be offered. The day retreat includes lunch, and the night retreat includes in a Capuchin parish in center-city Philadelphia, serving as a coordinator for youth adult ministry light refreshments. Cost for the day retreat is $12. Cost for the night retreat is $8. Call 717-872- in Philadelphia, and studying Franciscan formation in Rome at the Antonianum. He is the direc- 2166, ext. 103, or e-mail [email protected] to register. Registrations will be accepted until tor of post-novitiate formation for the Capuchin-Franciscans at Capuchin College in Washington, March 19. D.C., and he has been a retreat master and speaker at several youth and young adult confer- St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Waynesboro will hold a Lenten Mission March ences. Fr. Paul’s major influences on his spirituality and thought include St. Augustine, St. 5-7. Father Donald Bender will speak on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m., Francis of Assisi, St. Therese Lisieux, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Padre Pio, to name a few. offer daily Masses at 8 a.m. on Monday and Tuesday and hear confessions from 5:30–6:45 Call the parish at 717-755-7503 for additional information. p.m. There will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after 8 a.m. daily Mass on Monday and Lancaster Court Queen of Peace #1023 of the Catholic Daughters of the Tuesday, with Benediction and Reposition at the evening service. Americas cordially invites all women to attend a Lenten retreat. Sister Mary Paul Giordano, St. Monica Church in Sunbury will have Stations of the Cross on Fridays during Lent DM, will present “Mary asks, ‘Who do you say that I am?’” at St. Philip the Apostle Church in in the main church beginning at 7 p.m. Please note that Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, Millersville in the Parish Activity Center from 1-4 p.m. on March 19. A light lunch will be provided. April 14, will be at noon in the main church with a celebration of the Lord’s Passion that evening There is no cost to attend, but free-will offerings will be accepted. For more information or to at 7 p.m. in the main church. reserve a seat, e-mail [email protected] or call Margaret T. Giordano at 717- 390-9035. Soup and Stations at St. Benedict Parish in Lebanon and “The Deep Dark Secrets of the Catholic Church” presented by Father Michael Rothan. Each Friday in Lent Soup and Scripture on Wednesdays during Lent will be offered at Xavier beginning at 6 p.m., the parish will serve meatless soups and bread. At 6:15, a presentation of Center in Gettysburg, with soup and bread supper from 6-6:30 p.m., followed by speakers from The Deep Dark Secrets of the Catholic Church will take place. Stations of the Cross in English 6:30-7:30. will follow in the church at 7 p.m. The March 3, 2017 • Catholic Witness - 13 Priest has Ministry to Street Artists who are Transforming Neighborhood By Ed Wilkinson Catholic News Service

When Pope Francis urged that the Gospel be preached at the peripheries of society, he may not have had the street artists of Bushwick, N.Y., in mind. But then again, Father Frank Mann is not so sure he wasn’t talking about them. In fact, Father Mann recently began a special ministry to those young artists who have been transforming that Brooklyn neighborhood into a magnet for like-minded individuals and in turn, changing the face and the faces of the area. Assigned part time to St. Martin of Tours Parish, the 64-year-old priest spends most of his time walking the streets, sipping coffee in the burgeoning cafes, or pursuing his own art in his studio that is part of an artists’ complex in what was an old factory. His door is always open and other artist-residents wan- der in and out to say hello, never quite sure what a priest is doing in their midst. “My objective is to be present and supportive both to the artists themselves and their work,” he told The Tablet, newspaper of the Diocese of Brooklyn. “Likewise, I hope to be an active, listening ear for their multifaceted needs that are both personal and communal.” There’s no hard sell about the Catholic Church or the faith but inevitably, matters related to spirituality and faith CNS/ED WILKINSON, THE TABLET arise. Father Frank Mann views some of the street art Feb. 8 in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn, N.Y. Father Mann, “My experience to date with many of the street artists is a priest in the Brooklyn Diocese, begun a ministry to the young artists who have been drawn to the neighbor- that they are often Roman Catholics who are rather starkly hood. disconnected from the Church and/or their parishes,” he observed. so that they too may be supportive of each other and their are Icy and Sot (tags), well-known Iranian artists whose “However, they are often individuals with profound artistic expressions.” work can be viewed around the world. spiritual depth who seek the way of compassion and On a recent Sunday morning at St. Martin of Tours One short-term goal for the priest is to sponsor an art mercy in their lives. These artists are uniquely passionate Church, he was surprised when he looked out into the con- contest with a religious theme, such as works dealing with about a multitude of social justice issues that are regularly gregation and recognized some of the artists with whom the themes of Pope Francis’ “Laudato Si’” or the recent reflected in their artwork, writings and music.” he had chatted during the week. Year of Mercy. For Father Mann, it all comes quite naturally. He has He also has had opportunities to offer advice and coun- He recently had a discussion with 14 artists on the sig- an eye for art and though he has no formal training, he sel people after random chats. nificance of “Laudato Si’,” and encouraged them to reflect has taken to expressing himself in oils and watercolors “Two women who were contemplating aborting the life about how they can inspire others through their art to pro- on canvas. One original piece he calls “Souls in Eternity,” within them are now happy mothers receiving assistance tect and respect the environment as well as all created life. and another “The Beauty of Creation.” Both were recently from generous donors,” Father Mann explained. “Some I “It’s important that I try to encourage and stimulate on view at a local exhibit. have visited in Wyckoff Heights Hospital where they were ideas and discussion regarding the many aspects of the “I believe that my passion for street art and the artists recovering from alcohol abuse or attempted suicide. They transcendence found in our lives,” he said. themselves affords me a unique approach to being pres- are doing very well. Some have been receiving religious “In reality, street artists are visionaries and influential ent to them where they are – without being judgmental instruction and guidance in other areas.” prophets. Their work points to a vast array of transcendent or acting with an overbearing attempt to proselytize,” he Father Mann said he has been able to form friendships truth and meaning.” explains. “In this manner, I may have some effect on re- with well-known street artists such as Plasma Slug, whose Meanwhile, he continues to pursue his unique ministry connecting them in some positive and uplifting way to the tag and work adorns many outdoor brick walls. while exploring the galleries in Bushwick. Church as well as to a multitude of matters pertaining to The young artist is active in the community with his And he continues to hone his own skills in a studio that that which is spiritual. own works of charity, such as hosting a dinner for the cries out for an appropriate name. “I would also hope to foster and likewise maintain a homeless on Thanksgiving. Someone has suggested “The Periphery.” genuine sense of community and care among the artists Another talented duo with whom he enjoys conversing “It has a ring to it,” said Father Mann. Lenten Dinners throughout the Diocese (A listing of dinners is also available online at www.hbgdiocese.org/lent. Parishes can submit their information via e-mail to [email protected].)

Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Cornwall will serve in the church social hall on Fridays through April 7 from 4-7 p.m. 7. Dinner runs from 4-7 p.m., with take-outs available. Call 717-453- Lenten fish dinners on Wednesdays through April 12. Dinner in- All-you-can-eat meal includes fried and baked fish, popcorn shrimp, 9931 to order. cludes baked or fried fish, baked potato or French fries, applesauce fried clams, French fries, macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes, is hosting din- or coleslaw, coffee for tea. Cost is $9. Child’s chicken fingers and corn, green beans, coleslaw, applesauce, rolls, puddings, and a Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Enola fries (for those 12 and under only) is $2. selection of homemade desserts. Pay at the door: adults $12; ages ners during Lent in the church social hall from 4-7 p.m. on Fridays 6-12 $6; children 5 and under free. through April 7. Menu includes seasoned baked cod, church-made St. Ann Byzantine Catholic Parish in Harrisburg baked macaroni & cheese, church-made pierogis, veggie or stewed will offer hot and tasty fish and perohi dinners this Lent on Wednes- St. Francis Xavier Parish in Gettysburg will host its tomatoes, coleslaw, roll, dessert and coffee or punch. Baked fish for days from 4-6 p.m. for $10 in the parish hall. Homemade soups, sixth annual Lenten fish frys on Fridays March 10, 17, 24, 31 and adults is $11, mac & cheese for adults is $10, pierogi for adults is side dishes and desserts will also be available. Perohi will be sold April 7, from 5-7 p.m., at Xavier Center, 465 Table Rock Road, Get- $10, any children’s meal is $5. Eat-in or take-out. No reservations frozen for $6 per dozen each Wednesday during the dinners and tysburg. Dine in or take out. Adult, children and reduced portions necessary. Classical acoustical guitar dinner music provided by from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Wednesdays and on Saturdays in Lent available. Children under 5 eat free. Call 717-334-4048 or visit Nate. from 9 a.m.-noon. Fillings available will be potato and cheese, www.stfxcc.org. cabbage, sauerkraut, prune, farmer cheese and apple. Smoked St. Peter Parish in Columbia will hold its Lenten fish fry St. Cecilia Parish in Lebanon will hold its annual Lenten kielbasa rings and sticks will also be available for sale for $6. The on Fridays through April 7. In its 38th year, the menu features a fish dinners in the social hall at 120 E. Lehman Street from 4-7 p.m. variety of fish platters and other non-meat dishes prepared by the newly renovated parish gift shop will be open during all sales and on Fridays through April 7. Cost of $8 includes baked or fried fish, women of the parish. Included in the price of the fish platters are: dinners. The dinners begin on March 8 and end on April 5. For info: French fries, pepper cabbage, roll and drink. 717-652-0545 or www.stannbyz.org. coleslaw, a dinner roll, macaroni and cheese, a vegetable, French Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Knights of fries, and coffee or tea. Homemade soups, weekly specials, a la St. Rose of Lima Parish in York will be holding their Columbus Council 15137 in Harrisburg will hold their carte items and desserts are also available. The public is invited annual seafood fundraiser during the Lenten season with lunches Lenten fish dinners on Fridays through April 7 from 4:30-7 p.m. in and dinners served every Friday through April 7. Lunches will run and may eat-in or take-out every Friday through April 7, from 4-6:30 the parish social hall in the lower level of the church. Dinner choices p.m. from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Dinners will begin at 4 p.m. and end at feature beer battered haddock, lightly seasoned oven-baked cod, 7 p.m. For menus and additional information visit our Web site at or large breaded shrimp (combo plates available.) Half portions and St. Monica Parish in Sunbury will be having Lenten fish www.saintroseoflimayork.org. fish sticks are available for the kids. Dinners include sides of fresh dinners in the parish center Friday March 3, 17 and 31 from 4:15- St. Joan of Arc Knights of Columbus Council coleslaw, baked potato, or French fries, plus a beverage and des- 6:15 p.m. For for pricing and menus, please check our bulletins at 6693 in Hershey will hold a Lenten fish fry on March 10 and sert. Adult dinners are $10, and kids’ meals are $5. Take-out meals www.discovermass.com. March 24 in the school cafeteria from 5-8 p.m. Baked or beer-bat- available. Proceeds enable the council to support the needs of the Holy Angels Parish in Kulpmont will serve Lenten fish tered fish, freshly-cut fries or mac & cheese and coleslaw. Dessert parish and parish community. Stations of the Cross take place at dinners on Fridays during Lent from 4-6 p.m. in the activity center. also available. 7:15 each Friday evening after the dinner. Dinner includes soup and salad Bar, baked fish, potato, vegetable, The Knights of Columbus of St. Jude Thaddeus Our Lady Help of Christians Parish in Lykens is coleslaw, bread, dessert and beverage. Eat-in or Take-out. Dona- Parish in Mifflintown will serve its annual Lenten fish sinners holding its annual Lenten fish fry dinners every Friday through April tion is $9 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under. The 14 - Catholic Witness • March 3, 2017

York Catholic High School Inaugurates Technology Initiative York Catholic High School was honored to receive an anonymous donation to support the beginning of a “one to one” technology initiative where each student can use an The names of the following de- MECHANICSBURG – St. electronic device to access the Internet, digital course materials, and digital textbooks ceased persons have been submitted Elizabeth Ann Seton: Constance J. for educational purposes. The goal of this initiative is to make Chromebooks available by their parishes. Please remember Patterson; St. Katharine Drexel: to an entire grade level for implementation to begin with the 9th grade class in the fall of in your prayers the happy repose of Dorothy (Dottie) Tidd, Lyle B. Tidd. 2017. The plan includes making a device available per pupil for the remainder of their years at YC. York Catholic hopes to have all grade levels fully funded as soon as pos- these recently departed souls and the MIDDLETOWN – Seven Sorrows consolation of their loved ones. sible, with a financial plan that will sustain the program for the future where teachers BVM: Bill McNulty. will blend technology with tradition. BLOOMSBURG – St. Columba: MOUNT CARMEL – Divine Traditional education has allowed York Catholic to remain competitive academically Janice M. (Wawroski) Bellum, Ethel Redeemer: Mary L. Pittello. and consistently achieve above average state and national average scores with the Col- Bertin, Paul T. Cutrufello, Arlene T. lege Board. Chromebooks will allow York Catholic teachers to use 21st century tools Fritz, Carole L. (Rutter) Steinruck. NEW CUMBERLAND – St. while continuing to deliver the rigorous quality, individualized instruction they have Theresa: Sophia Brumbach, Daniel been successfully providing. CARLISLE – St. Patrick: Dr. Paul Dalto. Chromebooks are a Google-based tool that allows students to carry a mobile library Creeden. PALMYRA – Holy Spirit: Alice and have access to applications geared toward classroom learning. Teachers will incor- CATAWISSA – Our Lady of Mercy: Jeronis, Michael P. Smith, Jr. porate these interactive applications as a supplement to their current curriculum. Teresa Welkom Katie Seufert, principal of York Catholic, said, “We’ve heard from teachers and stu- SELINSGROVE – St. Pius X: Anna CHAMBERSBURG – Corpus dents who have piloted the Chromebook device that they are a welcomed addition to Besek. the quality instruction that is already taking place in our classrooms. Teachers were Christi: Lucien Beska, Claire M. impressed with how valuable the time spent with Chromebooks was to the editing and STEELTON – Prince of Peace: (Commo) Fish, Glenda K. (Gardner) creation of assessments for their students, while students were amazed at how quickly Fogal, Daniel Christopher McCarthy, Joseph J. Gajdek, Frank M. Hanich, they could electronically connect and work with their teachers in the classroom while Phoebe M. Reeder, Thressa (Stretchko) Sr., Catherine M. Szekeres, Paul E. finalizing their projects.” Surdick. Wintergrass, Jr. For more information about York Catholic’s curriculum or how you can support fu- COAL TOWNSHIP – Our Lady of TREVORTON – St. Patrick: ture Chromebook funding, contact York Catholic at 717-846-8871. Hope: Frances Fetterman Stone. Merreon Braubitz, Helen Hollenbach, CONEWAGO – Sacred Heart of Sandra Salamone. Senator Mike Folmer Honored Jesus: Mary “Mim” Gebhart. YORK – St. Joseph: Melissa Gross; as School Choice Champion St. Patrick: Cleo Wagman. DANVILLE – St. Joseph: Hilda Private non-public school leaders in Pennsylvania have honored Pennsylvania Sena- Baylor, Walter Shultz. tor Mike Folmer (R-Dauphin, Lebanon, York) as their 2017 School Choice Champion. ELIZABETHTOWN – St. Peter: The Pennsylvania Council for Private Education (PA CAPE) presented the award dur- Doris Byrne, Frank Greenly. ing the Association of Christian Schools International Northeast Regional Administrator Board Conference in Lancaster during National School Choice Week (Jan. 22-28). The GETTYSBURG – St. Francis conference and award presentation are part of the largest series of education-related Xavier: Jaqueline G. Bylsma, Edwin events in U.S. history. P. Karr, Diane M. Kierniesky, Mazie Please pray for the following “PA CAPE is thrilled to celebrate National School Choice Week with leaders from Shriner, Amelia Williams. clergy who died in March during across our state and to present the PA CAPE School Choice Champion Award to Senator HARRISBURG – St. Catherine Mike Folmer. Senator Folmer has a long history of his work to promote education op- the past 25 years: Labouré: Shirley Cribari, Ella tions for the children of Pennsylvania because every child deserves a chance,” said Dr. Cromwell, Lona Parker; St. Margaret Deacon William Smith, 1994 Merle Skinner, co-coordinator of PA CAPE. Mary: Mary Reese. Pennsylvania is a leader in providing families with opportunities to choose a school Father Stephen Jordan, 1994 that best fits the needs of their children with its successful Educational Improvement Tax HERSHEY – St. Joan of Arc: Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs. Stephen Butsko, Tony Pala. Franciscan Father Gerald Over 400 school administrators from the northeast region of the multi-state area at- KULPMONT – Holy Angels: Kedziora, 2002 tended the conference. The PA School Choice Champion Award is sponsored annually Joseph L. Bender, Nina Burge. Bishop Nicholas C. Dattilo, 2004 by PA CAPE along with the Association of Christian Schools International, the PA Cath- olic Conference, the Northeast Region of Agudath Israel, the Jewish Orthodox Union, LANCASTER – Assumption BVM: Conventual Franciscan the PA American Montessori Society, and the Friends Council on Education. Catherine Orem; St. Anthony: Mary Hardnele, Laura Hertz. Father Robert Grzybowski, 2007 LEBANON – Assumption BVM: Deacon J. Leo Dunn, 2007 St. Catherine Labouré Knights Cynthia Good, London Klug, Timothy Abbot John Neitzel, O. Earn Prestigious Award Morrison, Fredrick Powell. Praem, 2008 Recently, The Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus awarded the St. Cath- LEWISTOWN – Sacred Heart of erine Labouré Knights of Columbus Council 12811 in Harrisburg with the Star Coun- Jesus: Alicia Bray, Michael Christoff, Father Lawrence Gross, 2009 cil Award. This award is for distinction in outstanding achievements in Membership, Service Programs and Insurance. The award was for the time period of July 2015 to Melinda “Mindy” Rhodes, Maria Father John Greaney, 2009 Ruggieri. June 2016. The Council received an engraved plaque, which was presented by District Father David Hillier, 2014 Deputy, Louis P. Calabro Jr., to the Grand Knight, at that time, SK Stephen DeFrank, MCSHERRYSTOWN – who accepted it on behalf of all the council members. Annunciation BVM: Susan M. Msgr. Thomas Kujovsky, 2015 Gebhart. Sacred Heart Students Bunjee Jump Sacred Heart School in Lancaster is undergoing a year of St. Cyril Spiritual Center, Danville PA, presents exciting STEM projects after five teachers went through an in- tensive summer session of STEM classes. On Feb. 3, the 8th Four Traits of a Healthy Spirituality grade math classes collaborated with Dr. Christina Weaver, a Franklin and Marshall College professor, to attempt a bungee by Sister Melannie Svoboda, SND jump. Participants jumped off the 12-foot gym balcony in hopes of successfully landing on a six-inch line. Participants included the students’ favorite dolls and action figures. In preparation, stu- Saturday, March 25th dents simulated jumps with their figures in the classroom from five feet. Applying an understanding of proportions, the students 9:00 a.m. to Noon were able to determine the estimated number of rubber bands they would need. All participants were able to achieve success. Sister Melannie’s retreat morning will explore a sense of wonder, Dr. Weaver and some of her students will be returning to discuss friendship, courage during adversity and hope. Using scripture, stories, additional STEM topics that relate to real-life applications. poetry and videos, Sister will lead our listening, prayer, quiet and sharing.

Cost: $35 for Program, bring a bag lunch or $45 for Program with a full Dinner St. John Neumann Walks Payment is due by registration deadline: for Life for Ultrasound Machine March 17th An Indoor Walk for Life took place at St. John Neumann Parish

in Lancaster in January in conjunction with the March for Life in Register online at www.sscm.org (under Current Washington, D.C. More than 60 people attended the pro-life gath- Events), or Call 570-275-3581 ering, which raised $455 for A Women’s Concern for their fund- Melannie Svoboda, a Sister of Notre Dame of Chardon, Ohio, has raiser to purchase a new ultrasound machine for their new office served as a high school and college teacher, novice director, on Chestnut Street. Attendees were able to watch the March tele- and leader of her congregation. She has published numerous vised from Washington, and listen to the speakers, and all felt part articles and 13 books including Everyday Epiphanies, When the Rain Speaks, and The Lord Is My Shepherd. Currently she writes and gives talks and retreats nationally. of the national pro-life witness. The parish is already planning for next year’s indoor walk so that it can be an annual event. The March 3, 2017 • Catholic Witness - 15

ext. 211, or send your order request and payment to her attention at York Catholic. Celebrate the Irish in a festive way by attending the annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, Immaculate Heart of Mary Council Compiled by Jen Reed contacting Joyce Scott, Scholarship Chair, at 717-737-0927 or #13692, on March 18 from 6-9 p.m., in the IHM Church hall, [email protected]. The application deadline is May 1. 6084 W. Canal Road, Abbottstown. The Knights will offer an “all you can eat” buffet dinner featuring corned beef, Irish stew, Spiritual Offerings The St. Rose of Lima Columbiettes in York are Irish boxty and other traditional Irish favorites. The dinner will Caelorum at St. Joan of Arc Church in Hershey offering a $500 educational scholarship for Catholic be followed by a performance of traditional Celtic and American will be held on March 8 at 7 p.m. Father Modestus will preside. students or adults enrolling in a post-secondary educational Nu-Folk Music by “Seasons,” the award-winning sibling band Come adore Jesus through prayer, praise, worship and music. A program in the York Deanery of the Diocese of Harrisburg for from Harrisburg. Ticket cost is $20 per adult, $15 per teen, and reception will be held immediately following the Caelorum in the the 2017-2018 school year. Interested parties should contact $5 per child from 6-11, and can be obtained from any K of C cafeteria. For more information, call 717-583-0240. Joellen Dodson at [email protected] for an application Council #13692 member, or by calling Ken Glass at 717-814- Ecumenical “Soup and Sandwiches” Service. and further information. The deadline to submit your application 0265. Advance tickets only by the March 12 deadline. None sold Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Mount Carmel will host an is May 1. at the door. Ecumenical “Soup and Sandwiches” service on March 8 at 6 p.m. St. Catherine Labouré School registration. in the parish hall at 41 S. Market St. The meal will be preceded Multi-Vendor Bingo, March 12 at Trinity High Kindergarten registration for the 2017-2018 school year will be . Doors open at 11 a.m. to shop and by an Ecumenical prayer service in the hall. held March 6 from 8 a.m.-noon. Registration for new students School in Camp Hill enjoy homemade food. Games begin at 1p.m.; 18 regular games Mass in the Polish language will be celebrated March in grades 1-8 for the 2017-2018 school year will be held March 7 from 8 a.m.-noon. Registration packets must be picked up and 3 specials. Prizes start at $65. Specials start at $150. Bas- 19 at 2 p.m. at St. Catherine Labouré Church in Harrisburg. Con- ket raffle and bake sale too. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 fessions are heard in English and Polish after every Mass. from the school office and completed prior to registration. After the registration dates in March, packets will be accepted on an at the door. Contact: [email protected]. A Rosary Rally celebrating the 100th Anniversa- ongoing basis until classes are filled. St. Catherine Labouré Spring Craft Fair, March 25 at Trinity High ry of the Fatima Apparitions is prayed the third Saturday Preschool is also accepting registrations for the 2017-2018 School in Camp Hill from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., with 75 craft- of each month in the Square in Littlestown at 12 noon. The next school year. Packets are available in the school office. We ers and artisans. Basket raffle, bake sale, and homemade lunch rally is March 18. Call Barb at 717-359-4604. offer a 3 year old and 4 year old program. Tuition assistance is items. Perfect time to shop for Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s th Mass with prayers for healing will be celebrated by available to families in preschool through 8 grade. Visit www. Day, and graduations. Contact: [email protected]. Father William C. Forrey on March 7 at 7 p.m. at St. Theresa sclhbg.org/school for more information and to see all that we offer! For tours or additional questions, please contact Kelly A bus trip to Washington, D.C., is planned for a Church in New Cumberland. The Mass is sponsored by the Pil- “do as you please” on April 9. The cost is $55 per person. The grims of Praise and Life in the Spirit prayer groups. For informa- Rogers, Director of Advancement at [email protected] or 717-564-1760, ext. 129. trip benefits the Lancaster Catholic Softball Team. For more tion, call Mary Ann at 717-564-7709 or Loretta at 717-737-7551. information, contact Cindy Mahoney at 717-475-5264 or cindy- St. Cyril Spiritual Center in Danville invites all to St. Catherine Labouré School in Harrisburg [email protected]. “Taize Prayer” in the Basilica March 10 from 7-8 p.m. Based on a will hold the 3rd Annual Topper Trot 5K and 1 form of prayer from the Taize Ecumenical monastic community in Mile Fun Run. The event, in memory of Msgr. Vincent Top- St. Francis Xavier School in Gettysburg will France, this quiet hour of prayer will interweave scripture reading, per, will take place April 22 at 10 a.m. on the Bishop McDevitt host a Night at the Races on March 4. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. song, and contemplative silence. All ages and faith traditions are High School campus. Funds raised will go towards tuition Dinner at 6 p.m. Post Time at 7p.m. Wager on videotaped horse most welcome to participate. Cantor: LuAnn O’ Connell. Pre- assistance for students at St. Catherine Labouré School. For racing. Admission is $20/pp and includes dinner and refresh- registration is required by March 8 to ensure adequate programs information on sponsorship opportunities and race registration, ments. Race horses can also be purchased at $25. The owners will be available. Call 570-275-3581. Free-will offering. please visit www.sclhbg.org/school. Register by April 12 for of the winning horses in each race are entered into the Winners early bird rates and to guarantee a t-shirt. Circle for a chance to win $250. You do not need to be present Pilgrimages and Retreats Bishop McDevitt High School Class of 1967 will for your horse to win. If you are interested in attending, purchas- hold its 50th class reunion Sept. 22-24, 2017, and the reunion ing a horse, or for more information, visit www.sfxs.org/develop- Tour the National Shrine of Our Lady of Cze- ment.html or call 717-334-4221. stochowa with Court Queen of Peace #1023 of the Catholic committee is seeking names and contact information of the Daughters of the Americas on May 20. The trip costs $50 per class members. Share your name and information with the St. Francis Xavier School, Gettysburg, Golf person and includes transportation on a charter bus, continental committee via email at [email protected] to Tournament May 4 at Carroll Valley Golf at Liberty Mountain breakfast on the bus, a donation to the site, Mass at the shrine, receive information about the reunion events. Resort. Will feature a two-man scramble. Golf fee includes golf, lunch, and a snack on the ride home. The bus will depart at 9:15 Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish in Marysville lunch, snacks, refreshments and dinner. For more information, a.m. from Valentino’s Restaurant at 132 Rider Ave. in Lancaster will hold its spring spaghetti dinner in the social hall March 9, visit www.sfxs.org or call 717-334-4221. and return at approximately 6:30 p.m. Monies due by April 28. To serving lunch from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and dinner from 4-7 p.m. RSVP, or for more information, call Rita at 717-203-3441. Registration for the 2017-2018 school year at Dinners are eat-in or take-out, and are $8, including dessert. Our Mother of Perpetual Help School in Ephrata Healing Retreat – Save the Date. The Hispanic Char- Children 6 and under eat free. is now open for grades Preschool 3 through 8th Grade. The ismatic Community invites all to celebrate the 100th anniversary St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Lancaster will Preschool programs, for children who are 3 and 4 years old by of the Apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima. The retreat will be held hold its annual spaghetti dinner March 18 from 5:30-8 p.m. in September 1, provide developmentally appropriate activities in at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Mechanicsburg. English the school cafeteria. Cost is $12 for adults, $8 for children ages a Catholic environment and offers an after-care program. Our session May 12 from 12:30-p.m. Retiro de Sanación Sábado 5-10, free for children under 5. Gluten-free pasta, handicap and full-day Kindergarten program, for children who are 5 years old Mayo 13 Español 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Tickets and information: Lori take-out orders available at the Marion Street entrance. Benefits by September 1, provides daily Religion class along with skill Ribic, [email protected] or Rosy Gonzalez 717-903-1111 or the religious education program. Purchase tickets now or call development in Language Arts and Math and special classes in [email protected]. 299-6617 for reserved tickets by March 10. computer, library, physical education, art, and music. An on-site Education & Enrichment St. Joan of Arc Knights of Columbus Council after school program is also available. Personal tours can be 6693 in Hershey will host a St Patrick’s Day celebration in scheduled by calling the Development Office at 717-738-2414. “Lent: Give It Your All!” is the theme for Theology on the school cafeteria March 18 at 6:30 p.m. Menu is corned beef Financial aid is available to qualifying families through FACTS Tap of Lancaster on March 9 at Annie Bailey’s Irish Pub (on the & cabbage or Irish beef stew. Cost is $15 for adults; children’s Grant and Aid Assessment. The deadline to apply for financial second floor), 28 E. King St., Lancaster. Presenter is Beth Chris- meal available for $7. Entertainment will feature Rebel Heart aid is April 1. To learn more about the school, visit www.omph. tensen, the Good Samaritan coordinator at Lancaster Catholic Irish Dancers. org or call the school office at 717-738-2414. Find them Face- High School. Happy half hour starts at 7 p.m., followed by the book at OMPH-Ephrata. presentation and a question-and-answer session at 7:30 p.m. St. Joseph Parish Center in Hanover will host the Theology on Tap is a young adult ministry. All young adults (20’s Annual Deb Loss Scholarship Fund Indoor Yard Sale on March Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary Par- and 30’s) single, married, Catholic or not, are invited. Visit www. 4 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. ish in Middletown will host their 26th Annual St. Patrick’s totlancaster.com for information. Join St. Theresa School in New Cumberland Day Dance March 18 from 7:30-midnight. Entertainment will be provided by Class Act featuring Rita, along with guest singer, Art will continue its 4-part in their annual Spring Fling fundraising event April 1 at St. Joseph Parish in Lancaster Trinity High School in Camp Hill. The event will run from 6:30-11 Proctor. Tickets are $30 and include food and beverages. Must series, “The Church’s Response to the Sexual Confusion of our be 21 to attend. All tables are reserved. For additional informa- Culture,” with Msgr. William King presenting on “The Redemption/ p.m. Tickets are $30 until March 10, starting March 11, ticket price increases to $40 each. This is an adult only event that will tion, or to obtain tickets, contact Jan at 717-944-2340 or Darlene Healing of Sexual and Relational Brokenness,” March 7 at 7 p.m. have appetizers, dinner, desserts, and complimentary beer and at 717-939-7494. in the church. Contact Bonnie West at 717-299-1817 or Sharon Trani at 717-295-0209 for more information. soda. Mixed Up Productions will be the DJ for the event. There The Prince of Peace Steelton Knights of Co- will be silent and live auctions, dancing, and fellowship. For lumbus will be having an all you can eat pancake breakfast “What Now? The Pro-Life Conscience in the more information, visit www.sainttheresaschool.org. March 19 from 9 a.m.-noon in the church hall located at 880 Trump Years” – Father Paul C.B. Schenck, Respect Life Di- Resurrection Catholic School in Lancaster is South Second Street, Steelton. Pancakes, eggs, bacon, rector, will celebrate Mass on March 11 at 5 p.m. at St. Elizabeth pleased to announce that The Wheatland Chorale, under the ar- sausage, coffee and juice will be served for $7 for adults, $4 for Ann Seton Church in Mechanicsburg to kick off 40 Days for Life tistic direction of Eric Riley, will join Rock The Church this year. children under 12 and free for children under 5 years of age. and he will follow with the timely presentation of: “What Now? The Wheatland Chorale has been recognized by the Penn- The Pro-Life Conscience in the Trump Years.” Please contact Delone Catholic High School in McSherrys- sylvania Council on the Arts for artistic excellence. This year’s will induct its Hall of Honor Class of 2017 on March 26 at Kathy O’Donnell for additional information at harrisburg40days@ event is scheduled for April 21, 7 p.m., at St. Anthony Church. town 3 p.m. The luncheon will be catered by the Altland House and gmail.com. Also available this year is a light meal in the school cafeteria, hosted in the Delone Catholic cafeteria. Tickets are $35 and on Shroud of Turin presentation. On March 25, Dr. John adjacent to the church, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at $5 per person. Rock The Church III features the Resurrection school choir, The sale until March 17. To purchase, please call 717-637-5969, ext. Jackson, who personally led the scientific team that performed 211, or email [email protected]. the first major examination of the burial shroud of Jesus, will be Singing Saints, and guest choirs and ensembles from St. Mary, presenting evidence and a full-sized replica of the Shroud at a St. Joseph, St. Anthony and San Juan Bautista parishes. In all, Job Openings presentation sponsored by the Order of Malta. He will talk on more than 100 men, women and children sing pieces that reflect what the Shroud can tell us about the crucifixion and the Resur- the diversity of the parishes, the styles of the groups and the The Carlisle Area Family Life Center is looking rection. This session will be held at the Emerald Foundation, scope of their talents. They include bilingual musicians who play for a part-time, volunteer nurse/manager and a sonographer 2120 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, from 9 a.m.-noon, and is free and guitars and congas, traditional church choirs singing a cappella to head up their new ultrasound program. If interested, please open to the public. Refreshments will be served. and contemporary ensembles with a modern sound. Rock the contact Jackie Phillips at 717-243-6544 or carlisleafflc@embarq- Church is free, though donations may be offered. mail.com. Fundraisers & Events York Catholic High School students are play- St. Margaret Mary Parish in Harrisburg is looking Harrisburg Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Seeks ing the roles of gangsters and gamblers in the for a Minister of Music. Interested parties can obtain a job de- Applicants for Scholarship. The Harrisburg Diocesan Council romantic musical comedy, “Guys and Dolls.” Show times are scription and details by calling the parish office at 717-233-3062. of Catholic Women’s Scholarship will be awarded to a Catholic March 3 at 7 p.m.; March 4 at 7 p.m.; and March 5, at 2 p.m. All senior high school girl for her freshman year at an accredited seats are reserved. Tickets purchased at the show are $10 for college, university, or trade school. The amount of the academic adults, $8 for students and senior citizens. Notebook Submissions scholarship is $1,000. Applicants must be sponsored by a York Catholic High School’s Athletic Associa- The next edition of The Catholic Witness is March 17. mother, grandmother or guardian who is a member of a Parish tion will host “Night at the Races” on March 25 from Council of Catholic Women. The applicant and her sponsor must 6-9 p.m. at York Catholic. Enjoy fun, food, beverages, horse rac- The deadline for announcements for the March 17 edition be residents of the Diocese of Harrisburg. Applicants must meet es, raffles, and silent auction. Doors open at 6 p.m. with dinner is Wednesday, March 8 at 4:30 p.m. Submissions should all conditions established by the Scholarship committee as set at 6:30, and races beginning at 7. General admission donation be e-mailed to [email protected]. A list of upcoming forth in its rules and regulations, which are included in the ap- is $25 per person. A reserved table for 8 is $500. Dress is ca- issue dates and deadlines can be found on The Witness’ plication packet. Applications are available from parish Council of sual. Tickets are going fast! To reserve tickets, contact Roxanne page at www.hbgdiocese.org, or requested via e-mail. Catholic Women presidents. More information can be obtained by Castellanos at [email protected] or 717-846-8871, The 16 - Catholic Witness • March 3, 2017 Vocations Day Introduces St. Leo Students to Diverse Forms of Religious Life By Jen Reed The Catholic Witness “As young people, I am sure you always get the question, ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ – I know I did when I was your age. But, I believe, the better question is, ‘What do you think God wants you to do with the life He has given you?’…. ‘How can I bring glory to God?’ is a better way to think of it.” Bishop Ronald Gainer offered this thought-provoking message to the students at St. Leo the Great School in Rohrerstown during the school’s bien- nial Vocations Day, which introduces students to the many forms of religious life. Throughout the morning of Feb. 23, more than a dozen men and women in religious life – including priests, deacons and sisters – spoke to students about their call to a religious vocation and how they serve the Church. Students were familiar with some of them, including Father Peter Hahn, pastor of St. Leo’s, Father Bernardo Pistone, who lives in residence there, and Deacon Gene Vannucci, who serves the parish.

But others – including religious sisters CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS from as far as Philadelphia and Maryland – brought new habits and congregations Sister Andreja Mezek, a member of the Opera di Maria (Work of Mary) congregation from Bethesda, Md., speaks with to the students’ awareness. first-grade students. “The purpose of this special day is to foster vocations and encourage students to think about religious life, because they are the future of our Church,” principal Christine McLean told The Catholic Witness. “We also want to introduce them to different forms of religious life that they might not have known about or considered before.” Vocations Day culmi- nated with Holy Mass with Bishop Gainer as the principal celebrant, and the day’s priest-speakers as concelebrants. “You are a unique, special Above: Father John Kuchinski, a native son of St. Leo the Great Parish, shares person, each one of you, his vocation story. and each one of you is a precious gift. It’s important Left: Bishop Ronald Gainer receives hugs from students as he greets them after to think about how God Mass. wants to use you in life,” the bishop told God…. Often times instead of ‘Thy will will,” he continued. bishop said. the students in his homily. be done,’ we say, ‘My will be done.’... “The Mass is the most perfect prayer (Learn more about St. Leo the Great “Feast days of saints are beautiful God’s dream for us is to be happy with we have, and Jesus wants to help us do School at www.stleoschool.org or call examples of faithful people saying yes to him in eternity in Heaven. That’s His God’s will through His presence,” the 717-394-1742.)

Father Peter Hahn, pastor of St. Leo the Great Parish, gives Holy Communion to eighth-grader Allison Francis.

Sarah Baak and Steven Pisano prepare to serve Holy Mass.