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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, “It is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation at all times to acclaim you, Lord, but on this day above all to laud you yet more gloriously when Christ our Passover has been sacrificed. For he is the true lamb who has taken away the sins of the world; by dying he has destroyed our death and by rising restored our life.” With these words Easter Preface I introduces the rea- sons why we worship, praise and thank God “yet more gloriously” in the Masses of Easter. Evoking the image of God’s great act of deliverance in the Old Testament, we recognize in Christ the perfect fulfillment of the first exodus. In the Paschal Mystery, Christ, the true Pass- over lamb, was willingly sacrificed on the cross and on the third day rose in glorious triumph over death. We, the baptized, are the beneficiaries of the new Passover in which death is destroyed and life restored. At Easter we laud God “yet more gloriously” as we welcome to Eucharistic communion our new brothers and sisters who have been joined to us through the Sacra- ments of Initiation and those already baptized who have responded to God’s grace and are now or will soon be in full communion with us in the Church. During the Liturgies of Palm Sunday and the Sacred Triduum, we participate in four processions: the proces- sion with palm, the procession with the Holy Eucharist, the procession of the cross and the procession with the Paschal candle, the light of Christ. These processions rep- resent the journey of life. We are all pilgrims traveling along the road of life to a desired destination. At times we glorify and praise God. At other times we reject God. At times we walk very much aware that Jesus is truly present to us. At other times we walk painfully under the burden of some cross we are called to bear. And, praise God, we walk at other times in darkness but holding firmly to the light of Christ. During the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, Pope Fran- cis reminded us that Jesus is the face of the Father’s mer- cy. The mercy of God has become living and visible in Jesus. The Easter Mystery is the ultimate revelation of God’s true face, of God’s mercy for us. May this Easter Season be a time when, overcome with Paschal joy, we grow more fully in love with our merciful, risen Savior. Sincerely Yours in Christ,

CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS Bishop Ronald Gainer bows his head as he listens to the Gospel Reading during the Chrism Mass at St. Patrick Cathedral in Harrisburg March 21. On Radio Program, Bishop Buchter Grabs Answers Questions about Catholics Returning to the Church Fourth Gold Trinity’s Bradley Buchter, By Jen Reed “All of us know people or have who won his fourth State The Catholic Witness people in our families who have drift- gold medal in diving this ed away from the Church. We have year, executes a dive in With the Easter season here and so much to offer. We believe we have district competition. See families gathering for celebrations, the Truth of Jesus here in our Catholic page 16 for an article. parents often find themselves trying to faith, and it is so painful to see family find the most effective way to encour- members, neighbors or parishioners age a son or daughter to come back to drift away,” Bishop Gainer said. the Church. Those who have stopped The following is a sample of the practicing might wonder just how they questions and the bishop’s responses would go about returning. And Catho- during the call-in program. lics who married or remarried outside Learn more about Holy Family Radio the Church can have questions about at http://www.720whyf.com/, about the coming back, too. Diocese of Harrisburg and its parishes In an effort to answer some of these and ministries at www.hbgdiocese. burning questions, Bishop Ronald org, and resources for returning to the Gainer participated in a live call-in pro- Church at www.catholicscomehome. gram at Holy Family Radio AM 720, org. from its studio located in Shiremans- Q: For divorced Catholics town on March 16. who have remarried, what The purpose of the program was for is the first step for them to the bishop to respond to real-life situ- come back to the Church? ations of those who are seeking a re- turn to the Catholic Church, and fam- A: I would say, just do it. We just CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS ily members and friends who want to have to make up our mind that what I encourage them. More QUESTIONS, page 3 The April 1, 2016 • Catholic Witness - 3

to the Truth he has somehow put aside. So, is a person who has same-sex you strongly to try that parish and see Questions We are wired to be in a relationship attraction welcome in the Church? what’s going on there and where your Continued from 2 with God; that’s how he has made us. Surely. We would hope that that person gifts might be used in that parish. If need to do is come back home to the Pray for him and show him your good with same-sex attraction would be try- you find after some time that it isn’t as Church. Come to Mass. If you see the example. ing hard to live according to the mo- fulfilling for you, then you could “shop pastor or one of the priests of the par- Q: I was raised Catholic rality that we believe Jesus asks of us. around.” What’s important is that you ish, ask him if you can set up an ap- and received all the sacraments, Whether one is heterosexual or homo- are encountering Jesus Christ in his pointment to meet with him to sort out but stopped going to church when sexual, chastity and purity are impor- Church, both in the sacraments and the the details. There are so many reasons I went to college. I am gay, and tant virtues, and we hope that that per- liturgy, and in the other areas of life people leave the Church, and there are though I’d like to come back, son would be trying to live according to with the ministries and service that par- so many reasons for coming back. We I’m not sure if I would be welcomed, the intentions that God has for all of us. ish is offering. If the parish in which have to figure out the person’s exact even though the pope said, I think there are many Catholics who you find yourself isn’t fulfilling that situation, and how the Church can min- “Who am I to judge?” do not know about the Courage move- need, then I would say you certainly ment. We have in our diocese Cour- are free to look around and find a parish ister to them. With couples who have A: People with same-sex attrac- married outside the Church, maybe one age, and it is especially for people with where you feel more at home and more tion are certainly welcome within the is Catholic and the other is not. Maybe same-sex attraction. It’s a Catholic Church. I would like to talk about fully enriched. they’re both Catholic and both interest- program that supports its members in those words that Pope Francis spoke Q: How do you find the ed in coming back, or maybe only one living that virtue of chastity according and have been repeated so many times. courage to keep going to Mass is interested. Just make that appoint- to the teachings of the Bible and the He said that in July of 2013. Someone when you’re surrounded ment to speak with a priest or deacon of teachings of our Catholic Church. The from the media posed a question to him by family members who the parish to sort out what’s necessary. Courage movement gathers its mem- about someone who was gay and their bers in prayer, fellowship and mutual make fun of you for it? Q: I have a new grandson relationship with the Church. That’s the understanding to strengthen their re- A: I hope you would find, as you par- that I want to be baptized, occasion on which Pope Francis said, lationship with God, with the Church but my son has not attended ticipate in the life of your parish, the “Who am I to judge?” and to encourage one another to live encouragement and extra strength that Mass in a number of years. I think the pope, having said those in chastity. In our own diocese, Father you need to resist the discouragement How do I encourage my words, has also seen that those words William Weary is the chaplain of our that surrounds you in your family. It’s son without being a pest? have been stretched and twisted in ways Courage chapter, and he can be con- tough when the people who matter that he never intended. Just in January, A: The best way that we can encour- tacted at 717-242-2781 or frweary@ most to you in your life are not one with a new book came out by Pope Francis, age is through personal example. St. sacredheartlewistown.com to find out you in the desire to be active in practic- called “The Name of God is Mercy.” Paul says that we always have to be more about the movement. ing the faith. I think you need to make ready to give an explanation for the In his book, he takes the opportunity Q: I’m new to the area and am that decision for yourself. In the end, hope that is in us. By practicing the to clarify that statement, “Who am I to looking to connect with my we’re all going to have to stand before faith as best as you can and showing judge?” In the book, explaining what Catholic faith. How do I find the Lord, and you won’t be account- it’s an important value in your life, I he meant, he says, “On that occasion, I a parish? Can I shop around able for what your family did or didn’t would hope your son would want that said this: ‘If a person is gay and seeks to see which one fits my needs, do, you’ll be accountable for yourself. explanation, “What would it give me if out the Lord and is willing, who am I to or do I have to attend the parish I came back to the Church?” judge that person?’ I was paraphrasing When you practice the faith, maybe in whose boundary I live? There are some wonderful resources by heart the Catechism of the Catholic you become a stimulus for them. Even today, particularly the book written for Church, where it says that these people A: Our parishes are, by their very though they may at first mock you, it parents and grandparents. It’s full of should be treated with delicacy and not nature, defined by a territory. The truth might be that you make them feel em- techniques and ideas of how to make an be marginalized.” is that, today, while we still observe barrassed or awkward. The martyrs inroad into the lives of your children, What the pope said in that interview, those boundaries, people who find took a lot more, and yet look at the ef- grandchildren, sons- and daughters- many people thought it was discontinu- themselves more at home or their spiri- fect the martyrs of the Church had on in-law. The book is called, “Return: ous with what the Church has taught tual life better enriched in a parish in other people. Perhaps your decision to How to Draw Your Child Back to the or felt, and he himself is saying here whose boundaries they don’t live really go to Mass may have some ripple effect Church” by Brandon Vogt. I would also in his book that he was paraphrasing are free to attend the church and join on your immediate family. If you show recommend its website, www.return the Catechism. What he was saying the parish where they feel that they’re perseverance and how important the resources.com. was nothing novel or innovative; what closer to the Lord and where the min- practice of the faith is to you, I think For you, I would suggest two things: he was saying is that every person is a istries and activities are more enriching you’ll have a very positive influence. your own personal example of witness- child of God and is a person with God- for you. It’s God’s grace that changes people’s ing that the faith is so important for given dignity. That dignity needs to be If you call the Diocese of Harrisburg hearts, but you can become a means of you, and praying that the Spirit will respected in each community of the (717-657-4804) you find out which that actual grace in their lives by mak- somehow open his eyes and his heart Church and reverenced. parish you live in. I would encourage ing the right decision for yourself.

To report suspected abuse Cover Image of a minor, call the toll free PA The Resurrection of Jesus is depicted in this stained-glass window at As- Child Abuse Hotline at: sumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Lancaster. The church is a 1-800-932-0313. special pilgrimage site during the Year of Mercy, and the parish is celebrating its 275th anniversary this year. EMILY M. ALBERT, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS To report suspected abuse of a minor by a church official, employee or volunteer, also please call the diocesan toll free hotline at: Bishop Gainer’s 1-800-626-1608 or email: Public Calendar [email protected]

For more information, visit • April 2 – Celebrate Mass for the Sisters’ Jubilee, Cardinal Keeler Center, www.HbgDiocese.org/protect Harrisburg, 10 a.m.; Invocation at Gift of Smile Event, Clarion Hotel, New Cumberland, 5:30 p.m. • April 3 – Opening of 40 Hours Devotions and 40th Anniversary of Father John Hoke’s Priesthood, St. Joseph Church, Milton, 3 p.m. • April 4 – Confirmation at Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church, Ephrata, 7 p.m. • April 6 – Confirmation at St. James Church, Lititz, 7 p.m. Conversations on Faith • April 8 – Opening of Fresh Expressions National Gathering, Alexandria, VA. Would you like to have a sit-down conversation with Bishop Ronald Gainer • April 9 – Groundbreaking for new façade and Vigil Mass, Assumption of the where you could explore a topic along with its faith dimensions and the teachings Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Lancaster, 4 p.m. of the Church? That is what happens, via videoconference, each Lent for the se- niors in the seven Catholic High Schools in the diocese. They are called Conversa- • April 10 – Confirmation at Church of the Holy Angels, Kulpmont, 2 p.m. tions on Faith, and each year four topics are explored. • April 11 – Celebrate Mass for the Convention of the Harrisburg Diocesan Now the recordings of these interactive classes, along with question-and-answer Council of Catholic Women, Cardinal Keeler Center, Harrisburg, 10:30 a.m. sessions, are available for viewing at any time by the general public. They are ar- • April 12 – Confirmation at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Lancaster, 7 p.m. chived on the Diocesan website under the Our Faith tab at www.HbgDiocese.org/ conversationsonfaith. • April 13 – Confirmation at Corpus Christi Church, Chambersburg, 7 p.m. This year, the topics included: The Year of Mercy, Happiness, Bullying and Sui- • April 14 – National Merit Scholarship Luncheon, Cardinal Keeler Center, cide and Staying Catholic on Campus. These sessions, along with those from past Harrisburg, Noon. years, are available for your viewing. • April 14 – Confirmation at St. Mark Church, Greencastle, 7 p.m. Some previous topics included: How Can We Say That the Catholic Church is the Church Founded by Christ?, Christianity and Islam: Is There a Connection? • April 17 – Celebrate Diocesan Scouting Mass, Church of the Good Shepherd, The Big Bang, Genesis: Are Science and Religion Enemies?, The Supernatural and Camp Hill, 2 p.m. Same Sex Marriage: What the Church Teaches and Why. The 4 - Catholic Witness • April 1, 2016 Partners in Faith Formation of Children No Glory without the Cross with Autism and Other Disabilities By Jim Gontis Saturday, April 23, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Special to The Witness Cardinal Keeler Center, Harrisburg “Why do you Catholics leave Jesus on the Cross? Don’t you know He is risen?” Ever heard anything like that? Often the question comes from one of our sepa- Presenters: rated brethren, often an evangelical Protestant brother or sister, in reference to a Deacon Larry Sutton, Ph.D. Crucifix, or to a prayer referring to the sufferings of Christ. Of course, the Catholic A licensed psychologist and a deacon in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, he is Church does indeed know and profess, in fact, she proclaims to the Director of Pre-Theology Formation at St. Vincent Seminary in Latrobe, the world, that Jesus Christ is risen from the dead! St. Paul tells Pa., and author of “How to Welcome, Include and Catechize Children with us in I Corinthians, 15, “…if Christ has Autism and Other Special Needs.” not been raised, your faith is in vain…” He will review the meaning and current definition of Autism Spectrum Dis- But, indeed, He is risen! The Catechism Vox Clamantis order, and will discuss the Church’s response to autism and developmental of the Catholic Church refers to the Res- disabilities and challenges faced by the individual, his/her family and the One Crying in urrection of Jesus as the “crowning truth the Wilderness parish in the catechetical setting. He will also identify the strategies for en- of our faith in Christ.” gaging individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities both in But before He received the crown of Jim Gontis individual instruction and in a typical classroom. resurrection, Jesus first had to wear his Paul Gallagher crown of thorns. There is no Resurrec- An educational consultant for Loyola Press with years of experience in tion without the Crucifixion, no glory without the Cross! This ministry. He will give a demonstration of the Adaptive Finding God Program, is why we Catholics insist on Crucifixes in our churches….or should. It is why a curriculum for 1st-8th grade, published by Loyola Press. Catholic churches prominently have displayed on their walls 14 Stations of the This day is for catechists, parish leaders, teachers, parents and interested in- Cross, marking Our Lord’s walk up Calvary’s hill. dividuals. Teachers and catechists who attend will receive six elective hours And here is a vital point of doctrine. If you know and assimilate this point of doc- for catechetical certification in the Diocese of Harrisburg. trine, you will find that you are deeply imbued in Catholicism down to your bones RSVP by April 15 online at www.hbgdiocese.org, or contact Kate Neri at and the core of your being. This is the difference between being simply an admirer 717-657-4804, ext. 317, or [email protected]. of Jesus Christ, and being His intimate associate…His disciple. Here it comes! ALL OF US WHO ARE BAPTIZED INTO CHRIST JESUS PARTICIPATE WITH HIM IN BRINGING SALVATION TO THE WORLD! Je- sus Christ is indeed the One Savior of the world. But He wants us, indeed as His Beginning Experience Weekend Planned baptized and confirmed disciples, He requires us to participate in His saving work. for Those Who Have Lost a Spouse In other words, we are not merely consumers of salvation, we are providers also. To be a disciple of Jesus is to be someone who denies himself every day and takes The Beginning Experience Team for the Diocese of Harrisburg will host a up his cross and follows Jesus. We learn this hard and narrow road to heaven in Beginning Experience Weekend on April 29-May 1. imitation of the One Who first trod that road, thatVia Crucis. And we learn to walk Beginning Experience Weekends are an approved Roman Catholic pro- our own via crucis in the crucible of suffering. To suffer is “to bear under.” The gram designed for those suffering the loss of a spouse through death, divorce very term speaks of the Cross. Jesus Himself tells us that the carrying of our own or separation. Hundreds of persons have been helped to move towards suc- crosses is the cost of discipleship. “…Whoever wishes to come after me must deny cessful, productive, happy lives by attending one of these weekends. himself, take up his cross, and follow me.” (Matthew 16:24) The weekend is led by persons who have lost a spouse through death or di- Jesus is the Redeemer, there is no other Way to the Father. Yet, through grace, he vorce, and are trained in facilitating a weekend. Each Beginning Experience makes us participants in His redemptive work. Analogously, God is the one Creator, Team is certified by the International Beginning Experience Organization. who through the physical union of a man with a woman, makes us participants in The following is a testimonial from a person who attended the Beginning His creative work, so that, when man and woman come together in physical union, Experience Weekend in the fall of 2014: they may, together with God and as God wills, make a baby. Does this mean that “I can tell you that my encounter with the Beginning Experience Weekend God is not the one Creator? Rather, it shows forth God’s power and generosity in has brought me greater peace and given me an extended family of lifelong allowing us to share in his creative work. friends who I quickly grew to love and lean on. If you or someone you know Only one who has authority can give others a share in it. The reason Jesus could is suffering the isolation and pain that can accompany the loss of a spouse make Peter the Rock, the first Pope, in effect, Prime Minister of his Kingdom, the or marriage, I encourage you to seriously consider attending the Beginning Church, is that Jesus is the King of kings and Lord of lords. He is in charge of this Experience Weekend. operation we refer to as the Church. Beginning Experience is your Church at work to provide help, healing and The founder and president of a company puts others in positions of authority as spiritual restoration. Check the diocesan Web site at www.hbgdiocese.org he sees fit. It is his company after all. The founder of the Catholic Church, Jesus and click on “marriage and family,” or go to www.beginningexperience.org. Christ, permits others to exercise authority in his Church and in His Name. 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“The Time of Three Bishops” is captured in this iconic photo by Charlie Blahusch that appeared in the January 9, 1981, edition, showing, from left, Bishop William Keeler, Bishop Joseph Daley and Bishop George Leech. The Fifth Bishop of Harrisburg, Bishop Leech served nearly four decades, from 1935-1971. After his retirement, he lived at the Bishops’ Residence in Harrisburg until his death in 1985. He was succeeded to the See of Harrisburg by Bishop Daley, who served from his appointment in 1971 until he died of cancer in 1983. Bishop Keeler was ordained a bishop in 1979, and was eventually appointed as the Seventh Bishop of Harrisburg after Bishop Daley’s death. Bishop Keeler served from 1983 until 1989, when he became the Archbishop of Baltimore. He was elected to the College of Cardinals in 1994. Catholic Social Teaching Calls Us to ‘Open Our Eyes’ to Those in the Margins, Catholic Charities USA President Tells Symposium Attendees By Jen Reed of the human person, immigration reform, affordable The Catholic Witness health care and religious freedom, end-of-life issues, ecology and social action. Our treatment of the lonely and the sick, the im- In her keynote, Sister Donna drew on the parable migrant, the unborn, the imprisoned and the environ- of the Good Samaritan – who was moved by compas- ment came to the forefront of discussion and calls to sion to bind up the wounds of the man lying stripped action during a diocesan symposium on Catholic so- and beaten along the roadside – as a model for Catho- cial teaching, where the keynote speaker challenged lics today. Catholics to live their obligation to be Good Samari- “We are all connected to each other, and we en- tans to those they meet in the margins of society. counter the face of God in the lives of the people we “Wherever we are – whether in an office build- touch,” she said. ing or working on the street – go and do likewise of In his encyclical Laudato Sí, Pope Francis speaks the Good Samaritan,” said Dominican Sister Donna of the personal relationships that we share, and calls Markham, Ph.D., President and CEO of Catholic us to work tirelessly on behalf of those who are “ren- Charities USA. dered disposable,” Sister Donna pointed out. “You and I today are being called by our Church The response of the Good Samaritan, who comes to and are being called by the words of Jesus to be both the aid of his neighbor and takes him to the innkeep- Good Samaritans and good innkeepers, attending to er, “is our response as Church in mercy and justice on those who have been beaten down, the legions that behalf of those who have been consigned to live life are lying on the sides of our roads of neglect and dis- on the margins,” she remarked. tain in our society and across the world,” she said in She called Catholics to recognize the people we see her keynote address. who are “left half dead, literally and figuratively” – Held at the Cardinal Keeler Center in Harrisburg on the ill, the poor, the hungry, the jobless, the elderly, March 19, the symposium was hosted by the Dioc- pregnant mothers with no medical care. esan Commission on Catholic Social Teaching. The “Our neighbors lie at the roadsides, vulnerable per- gathering included Holy Mass celebrated by Bishop sons surviving as best they can on the margins of our Ronald Gainer – who observed the second anniver- communities. If our eyes our open, we need to see sary of his installation as Bishop of Harrisburg that them at every turn in the road,” she said. day – and breakout sessions on the life and dignity “The basis of Catholic social teaching is that you have to have your eyes open, you have to see,” Sister Don- na stressed. Like the Good Samaritan, JEN REED, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS we see the face of Jesus in Mary Beth Iduh, Relationship Manager with the those we encounter, yet we’re Regional Office for Catholic Relief Services, talks also called to be innkeepers, to to a symposium attendee about CRS’ Fair Trade Program and how it promotes workers’ dignity. Find stabilize the those in need, she information at www.crsfairtrade.org/. said. “It’s not just enough to get “We are called more than ever in this day and age to the person to the inn; how do be counter-cultural. The prevailing culture is one of we get them stabilized? Not division, violence, war, disregard for life and dignity. only do we have service, but To be counter-cultural, we need to counter that cul- we have advocacy – the work ture, in both big ways and little ways…. We are called we do with our local, state and to be both Good Samaritans and innkeepers through federal governments to look at our ministry of love and compassion as believers. the long term solutions. The That is what the Gospel calls us to,” she said. parable tells us not just to do For information about the Diocesan Commis- the Band-Aid work, but to rem- sion on Catholic Social Teaching, or ways you can Sister Donna Markham, OP, Ph.D., President and CEO of Catholic Charities edy the situation. The Church’s get involved in such efforts, contact Pete Biasucci, USA, calls attendees at the diocesan symposium on Catholic social teaching encyclicals across time have Assistant Executive Director of Catholic Charities to consider the ways they might be called to assist the marginalized – in social called us to serve and to advo- of the Diocese of Harrisburg, at 717-657-4804 or advocacy and personal ministry. cate,” Sister Donna remarked. [email protected]. The 6 - Catholic Witness • April 1, 2016 John Michael Talbot: Music, Monasticism and Media Musician to Perform at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish This Month By Sandy Oravec Let’s move on to the use of media in Special to The Witness evangelization. In addition to being very The legendary John Michael Talbot—the active on social media, you have a TV country-folk guitarist and composer whose con- show on The Church Channel version to Catholicism led to a series of platinum (Trinity Broadcasting Network) titled albums of inspirational contemporary Christian All Things Are Possible With God! Why music, as well as to the establishment of a mo- did you choose that title? Why is that nastic community—has embarked on a new mis- the message that people need to hear? sion of evangelization and healing, hosting the I think people are discouraged. I think they are TV show All Things Are Possible With God!, depressed. I think many of them are in despair. posting daily on Facebook, and visiting parishes We’ve forgotten how to pray for miracles. The throughout the United States with healing music word miracle and the word power in the New and a message of hope. Testament is dynamis, and it’s similar to the He will be bringing his music and message word dynamite. We’ve forgotten the “dynamite” to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 310 Hertzler that comes from the power of the Holy Spirit in Road in Mechanicsburg on Monday, April 18, at our lives. I think many of us have a very weak 7 p.m. No tickets required; a free-will offering faith. will be taken. In advance of his visit to the dio- We need to rediscover what faith is. Hebrews cese, Talbot spoke with us from his home mon- 11:1—“Faith is the substance of things hoped astery in Arkansas about music, monasticism, for, things not yet seen.” The Greek word for media, and Catholic evangelization. substance is one of the words they used for per- son, so faith personifies in the now the things Is it fair to say, because of the prescribed that we only hope for in the future. And we need liturgy of the Mass, that Catholics have to learn how to live in faith, how to operate in a kind of complicated relationship with faith. We’ve got to step out of the boat of our contemporary Christian music? safety zones. We’ve got to learn how to walk on Ha! Oh, yes. John Michael Talbot performs on guitar in this submitted photo. The water with Jesus. We may get our eyes off of guitarist, composer and evangelist who established the Brothers and Jesus and onto the storm, and we sink once we How do you, as a musician Sisters of Charity will bring his music and message to St. Elizabeth get out there on the water. But you know what? and composer, address this? Ann Seton Church, 310 Hertzler Road in Mechanicsburg, on April 18 All we have to do is reach back for the hand of The first generation of non-Catholic contem- at 7 p.m. There is no charge for the show, however a free-will offering Jesus. Jesus will always pull us up. We may lose porary Christian musicians went to Catholic mu- will be taken. hold on Him, but He will never lose hold on us. sicians like Joe Wise and Ray Repp and Sebas- I’m challenging Catholics in America: We tian Temple to find out how to bring folk music into their You founded a monastic community, have to step out of the boat of our safety zones. People services. The Catholics did this first. People forget that. the Brothers and Sisters of Charity. Let’s talk say, “Well, this is the way we’ve always done it in our Non-Catholics kind of took it and ran with it. They pulled about monastic communities in today’s parish. This is the way it’s always been.” And I kind of the brake off, and man, the train went full-speed down the world. Do you think that, in most people’s put on my “Dr. Phil” hat and say, “Yeah, how’s that wor- mountain. So they made greater strides, but they also had minds, monastic communities are now just kin’ for ya?” The statistics indicate that it’s not working some major crashes—and continue to have major crashes seen as another alternative lifestyle? very well. because they’ve taken the brake off. We’ve got to step out of the boat. And we have to re- Liturgy and the authority of the Church serves as a I think Catholics have largely lost an appreciation of discover what it is to be fully Catholic again. Most of us brake. So our development of contemporary music is the monastic movement in the life of the Church. Again, are operating at only about 20% of the fullness of our moderated, it’s slower, sometimes it falls behind the there’s reason for that. Only 17% of Catholics in America Catholic faith—the word catholic means universal and times. I view it as a mixed blessing. The non-Catholics are coming to church; only 15% of our youth. Thirty mil- full. So we have to fire up our faith again. We have to step have been able to use contemporary music to reach young lion non-practicing Catholics; half of the people sitting out of the boat of our mediocrity, that we feel safe in but people at an astounding rate of success. But they have in megachurches are non-practicing Catholics. Many really isn’t working for us, and we have to learn how to also crossed over into only entertainment many, many bishops now predict that within the next 10 or 20 years, walk on water with Jesus. times, and have lost reverence, and certainly they’ve lost 40% of our institutions will be closed. So monasticism Mary had to believe—I mean, think about it. She was that sense of historicity with truly apostolic Christianity, is dwindling in the United States. It’s not gone, but it’s given a message from the angel Gabriel that was medi- repeatedly. dwindling. I think people have lost a sense of the impor- cally and scientifically impossible, that she was going to have a baby without there being a human father. Huh! We, on the other hand, have often gone too slow. We’re tance of monasticism and the contemplative life because way behind the curve on really reaching young people: It’s impossible! And in order to give birth to Jesus in our they are rightly concerned about the revival of their par- lives today, we have to believe that all things are possible we don’t do it well—despite World Youth Days and youth ishes. I have a position that I’ll share with you. I don’t conferences, which are great. But in the average parish, with God—that the call that He gives us to be holy and think monasticism will be renewed until families are to evangelize all the world isn’t impossible for us. It is we do it poorly. But we’ve kept rooted in historicity and renewed, because out of the revival of the family, great true apostolic Christianity, and we’ve maintained a real possible. vocations are going to rise up. And the revival of the fam- It’s time for the Church to get fired up. We’re at a concern for reverence in our worship. So both positions ily happens through the revival of the parishes, authentic Nineveh moment in America. We can either repent and have a blessing and—I wouldn’t call it a curse—but I Catholic revival happening in parishes. prosper or we can not repent, and we will perish. And would just say a danger. We have lost the sense that the monastic life is the heart time is not 10 years from now or 20 years from now; the How has your approach to music of the Church. It’s unseen; you don’t see it on the surface time is right now. And that’s what I’m out there in par- changed over the years, or has it changed? of the body, but it’s pumping blood out to all of the ac- ishes preaching. That’s what I do through spoken word. And then, of course, I bring people into healing through Well, it changed enormously when I became a Catholic. tive members of the Church—to the theologians in the brain—to the evangelists out there in the hands and the the music, and we just see miracles in every parish where I took a huge step of faith going outside of the American we go. and Western contemporary style and moving into some- feet and the mouth. The heart is pumping, but it’s unseen. thing that was both more ancient and more new. And I’ve So I think we have to revive the parish, to revive the fam- How does a person move from stayed there. The music that I make—I think most people ily, but we also need to preach, “Hey, don’t forget the a virtual connection through like me for my meditational music. In meditational mu- importance of the monastic life.” media to a personal connection? sic, it’s as important to hear the space between the notes Is there something specific that Social media is a good evangelizing tool, it’s a good as it is to hear the notes. It’s as important to hear the si- monastic communities are doing today on initial contact, but you need to go deeper. You’ve got to lence as it is to hear the lyric. behalf of the larger Church that those of us not go face-to-face, human person to human person, in a tan- We’re at a place—our culture has shifted from a Ju- in monastic communities might not be aware of? gible way. We use the blessings of the media, but you’ve deo-Christian moral-based culture to a secular humanist got to plug into your local parish or it’s a virtual Christian moral-based culture. We’re more polarized. Father Bene- Monastic life, just like Catholic life in America, is life. dict Groeschel once told me he thought we were more struggling, and we need to bring revival. We need an au- Another step is to join a community like ours, the polarized now than we have been since the Civil War, thentic Catholic revival in history. Brothers and Sisters of Charity. We have a monastic ex- and that was before he died in 2014. People now talk I used to believe that we need to have on-fire monaster- pression for monks and nuns, singles who can marry, and over each other; they don’t dialog with each other. They ies from which we bring revival to the United States. I’ve families. We have two monasteries in America, one in Ar- debate; they don’t dialog. They argue; they don’t share. evolved on that. I actually believe that we need to revive kansas, one down in Houston, Texas. And then we have Now that’s always been the case to some degree, but it’s our parishes first, and that’s why I’m out in parishes as a domestic expression of men and women all across the United States and in several other countries, who feel the certainly far more exaggerated today. The threat of vio- often as I am. That doesn’t change the fact that monasteries are still need to plug in to folks who are like-minded regarding lence is very real as the various issues are exacerbated, authentic Catholic revival, regarding a message of hope, especially by the media. to be the place where you get the Catholic Christian or- regarding a message of healing, regarding a message of And I think Catholics are hungry to get excited, that thodox experience—on steroids. It is the place where bringing that monastic call not only in the monastery, but there’s an authentic Catholic revival going on. It tends to the radical—not the fanatical but the radical, like rooted, bringing it out into the secular world in each one of our be a remnant revival in the West. People are ready to get like a radish—where the radical Catholic Christian life is hearts. We want our domestic expression to be “pockets excited about their Catholic faith again, but they’re also lived with great intentionality and great intensity. Exter- of power” in parishes! ready to go into a place of quiet and contemplation. So nal intensity. Where everything you do throughout your Saint John Chrysostom said if you are serious about my music tends to take people to contemplation, which whole day is structured towards giving glory to God. living the Gospel of Jesus, you’re a monk and you just they hunger for. And I look up after I sing these songs So yes, I think monasteries can be those real power- don’t know it. So all of us who are serious about the Gos- and, you know, when I see a third of the congregation houses that send out electric power, as it were, to the do- pel have a little monk inside of us. crying, it just indicates to me how much healing and how mestic church and also to the parish church. I haven’t lost (Sandy Oravec is Communications Coordinator at St. much hope we need. that love. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Mechanicsburg.) The April 1, 2016 • Catholic Witness - 7 Palm Sunday Gathering Highlights for Youth the Face of the Father’s Mercy By Jen Reed the suffering that comes along in our The Catholic Witness Tyler Raubenstine lives,” the bishop remarked. “One reflects on World criminal was absolutely bitter to The annual Diocesan World Youth Youth Day relics the end. The other criminal prayed. Day celebration on Palm Sunday at St. Patrick It had to be the last prayer he ever highlighted the Extraordinary Jubi- Cathedral. spoke when he spoke to the Son of lee of Mercy for the several hundred God, ‘Remember me.’ And Jesus, in high school teens who gathered at his mercy, makes that promise.” St. Patrick Cathedral in Harrisburg “During this Year of Mercy, think March 20. a little more about that good thief, Carrying palms and joining in the one that chose not to be bitter,” spirited praise and worship music, Bishop Gainer said. Dismas ac- the youth filled the cathedral for knowledged the punishment that he pre-liturgy festivities, held entirely and the other criminal had received indoors this year instead of on the because of their crimes, and called steps of the state Capitol due to the Jesus’ crucifixion “the perfect injus- inclement weather that day. tice.” As they arrived, they passed “Jesus promised Dismas that on through the special Holy Door of the that day he would be with him in cathedral, which has been designated Paradise, and then on the third day, as one of five special pilgrimage sites Jesus showed him and showed us during this Year of Mercy. A number that there was a future beyond this of priests were available to hear the world for all of us,” the bishop said. teens’ confessions and offer the Sac- The good thief’s last prayer recog- rament of Reconciliation; and the nized the kingship of Jesus and only reception of the sacraments and the pilgrimage afforded funds for scholarships for the Diocesan Camp at Kirchen- asked to be remembered. The Lord gave him much more the youth, families and ministers present to receive a Ple- wald for adults with intellectual disabilities. This annual than he could have ever hoped for. That is the face of nary Indulgence for the Year of Mercy. Still others found weeklong camp serves upwards of 45 campers, ranging the Father’s mercy. That is God’s mercy made visible and themselves drawn to the images of the Divine Mercy and in age from 18 to 75. tangible in the person of Jesus Christ,” he said. “Let us those associated with the attempted assassination of St. In his homily, Bishop Gainer encouraged the teens to never hesitate to turn to Jesus to experience the profound John Paul II in St. Peter’s Square in 1981. The images are reflect in this Extraordinary Jubilee on one particular mercy of our God.” enclosed in a display case near the altar rail for visitors person in the Passion: the “good thief” who is crucified (For information on the activities of the Diocesan to contemplate. alongside Jesus. Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, visit www. During the liturgy, an annual activity planned by the Two criminals were executed alongside of Jesus – one hbgdiocese.org/youngchurch. For information on how to Diocesan Youth Council, Bishop Ronald Gainer blessed who cursed and reviled him, and one who asked Jesus to contribute towards the “camperships” for Camp Kirch- the palms that the teens carried. The procession included remember him when he came into his Kingdom. This was enwald, contact Ginny Duncan, Director of the Dioce- a large wooden cross and colorful banners from various the good thief, St. Dismas. san Office for Ministry with People with Disabilities, at youth groups. The Offertory Collection of $1,312 raised “Those two men represent two possible responses to [email protected] or 717-657-4804, ext. 322.)

Left: Diocesan Youth Council members display the Cross during the Palm Sunday Mass. Right: Mary and Conor Langan view the World Youth Day relics in a display case at the Cathedral.

EMILY M. ALBERT, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS

Bishop Ronald Gainer blesses palms during the World Youth Day Palm Sunday Mass. After Mass, youth dance at a reception held at the Hilton in Harrisburg. The 8 - Catholic Witness • April 1, 2016 Holy Oils Offer ‘Encounter with the Living Jesus,’ Bishop Says at Chrism Mass

Deacon Manuel Velazquez carries a vessel of the Sacred Chrism in the Deacons Daniel Bernardy and Timothy Shultis carry vessels containing the Oil of the recessional at the conclusion of Mass. Sick to the altar at St. Patrick Cathedral. By Jen Reed The Catholic Witness Father Jonathan Sawicki places the Chrism on a table he holy oils consecrated during in the sanctuary. The holy Tthe Chrism Mass are a tangible oils were blessed by Bishop sign of Christ in our lives and a cele- Ronald Gainer during the bration of our vocations in the Church, Chrism Mass on Monday of Bishop Ronald Gainer told the clergy, Holy Week. religious and laity gathered at the sol- emn Mass on March 21 at St. Patrick Cathedral in Harrisburg. In ancient times, olive oil was used to soothe and heal wounds, burned in lamps to light the darkness, and pres- ent on tables at meal time. Yet, as he prepared to consecrate the olive oil for use in the celebration of the Church’s sacraments, Bishop Gain- er remarked that today “we recognize with the eyes of faith something much greater than what the ancients could ever see or appreciate – this wonder- ful, useful, natural gift of creation be- comes a tangible, external sign of the supernatural gift of our life in Christ.” Celebrated in many dioceses on the Monday of Holy Week, the Chrism Mass offers faithful a solemn occasion to witness the blessing of the oils and the consecration of the Sacred Chrism that will be used in the celebration of the Chrism Mass: “O God, who anointed ministry in the Gospel” and the “fun- the sacraments throughout the coming your only begotten Son, grant graciously damental tasks he has entrusted to his year. that, being made sharers in this conse- Church, Bishop Gainer said. This oil is It is also during this Mass that the cration, we may bear witness to your re- also a tangible expression of the Church’s priests of the diocese stand before the demption in the world.” ministry to comfort, heal and strengthen. bishop and the congregation to renew “That’s the job description of all of us. The Oil of the Catechumens “indicates the commitment to priestly service That’s the vocation of each member of the first touch by Christ and the Holy that they made on their day of their or- the Church,” the bishop remarked. Spirit, by which the Lord draws us close dination. “We gather today as the baptized and to himself,” the bishop said. “In his ex- The bishop and the priests confirmed and ordained, who share travagant mercy, the Lord constantly concelebrate the Mass to in Christ’s mission and are sent to reaches out to draw everyone to himself express their communion proclaim the Gospel to a world and to eternal life.” with one another, as it that hungers so much for heal- The Sacred Chrism is for confirmations commemorates the an- ing, wholeness, salvation – hu- and holy orders. In confirmation, “the niversary of Christ con- man longings that can only be royal priesthood – or the priesthood of all ferring the priesthood satisfied in, through and by the faithful – is conferred through bap- on the apostles during Christ Jesus.” tism, strengthening us, moving Christ’s the Last Supper. In this Year of Mercy, the disciples to minister to the material and The Chrism Mass, faithful can consider how spiritual needs of all humanity,” he ex- Bishop Gainer said in each of the three holy oils is plained. In the ordination of priests and his homily, “is really truly a gift of God’s mercy, and bishops, “the anointing with Chrism a celebration for all the how, in each oil, we “encounter compliments the laying on of hands, Christian faithful. Every the living Jesus, the face of the conferring a true participation in Christ’s own ministry, which allows the priest to member of God’s priestly Father’s mercy,” he said. The Oil of the Sick is a reminder stand in the person of Christ – head, shep- people is consecrated to sac- of the healing and forgiveness that herd and bridegroom of the Church,” the ramental life in baptism, and are the “hallmarks of Christ’s public bishop said. anointed for mission in confir- mation.” Bishop Ronald Gainer and Father Joshua Brommer, rector of St. Patrick Cathedral, This mission, he pointed out, is are reflected in a vessel of the Oil of the Sick. described in the opening prayer of CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS The April 1, 2016 • Catholic Witness - 9 The Oils of the Chrism Mass The Chrism Mass, celebrated on Monday of Holy Week, offers the ceses, including our own, celebrate the Chrism Mass a few days before faithful a solemn occasion to witness the blessing of the oils and the con- Holy Thursday. secration of the Sacred Chrism that will be used in the celebration of the At the conclusion of the Chrism Mass, the oils are distributed into sacraments throughout the coming year. smaller vessels so that the priests of the diocese can carry them back to Historically, bishops have blessed oil since the early Church, and, for their communities for the administration of the sacraments. more than 1,000 years, blessed the oils at the cathedral during Holy Each oil is made from olive oil. Balsam is added to the Chrism to make Thursday liturgy. In 1955, the Church added a separate Mass earlier in it more fragrant. the day for the blessing of the oils, the Chrism Mass. Today, many dio- Here is a look at the oils, and how they are used.

The Oil of the Catechumens The Oil of the Sick The Oil of the Catechumens, identified with a Shown with a purple ribbon, the Oil of the Sick is used green ribbon, is used for those who are preparing for in the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. This oil baptism. Before they go to the font of life to be reborn, offers to those who are ill a remedy for the illness of mind candidates for baptism are strengthened by the and body, so that they may have strength to bear their anointing with this oil to renounce sin and the devil. suffering, resist evil and receive the forgiveness of sins. The Oil for the Sacred Chrism Adorned with a white ribbon, Chrism takes its name from Christ, “the anointed one of the Lord.” It is a mixture of olive oil and fragrant balsam, and is used in the Sacrament of Confirmation, the anointing of priests and bishops during ordination, and in the dedication of new churches and altars. In Confirmation, Christians receive the spiritual anointing of the Holy Spirit as Chrism is placed on their foreheads. Priests, through the anointing of their hands during ordination, are consecrated to offer sacrifice; bishops are anointed on their heads as a sign of their share in the priesthood of Jesus Christ. The bishop breathes over the vessel of Chrism, a gesture which symbolizes both the Holy Spirit coming down to consecrate the oil, and the life-giving, sanctifying nature of the sacraments for CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS which it is used. The 10 - Catholic Witness • April 1, 2016 Holy Thursday ~ Washing of the Feet uring the celebration of the Mass of Dthe Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday at St. Patrick Cathedral in Harrisburg, Bishop Ronald Gainer washed the feet of 12 mem- bers of the Cathedral parish. The rite of the washing of feet, restored by Pope Pius XII in 1955, calls the faithful to imitate Christ’s example of humble service to one another as reflected in this passage from the day’s Gospel reading (Jn. 13:1-15): “So when he had washed their feet and put his garments back on and reclined at table again, he said to them, ‘Do you realize what I have done for you? You call me ‘teacher’ and ‘master,’ and rightly so, for indeed I am. If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet. I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do.’” EMILY M. ALBERT, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS

Good Friday ~ Way of the Cross he Stations of the Cross came to life in the Allison Hill neighborhood of Harrisburg Ton Good Friday during the Way of the Cross presented by the parish community of St. Francis of Assisi. Interspersed with prayer and reflection by Capuchin Franciscan Father Orlando Reyes, pastor, the re-enactment of the Stations ushered in prayers for peace through- out the city and drew onlookers who joined in the Way of the Cross, which culminated at St. Francis of Assisi Church. The Way of the Cross on Good Friday is an annual Lenten activity of the parish.

EMILY M. ALBERT, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS Above: Jesus carries his Cross through the streets of Harrisburg on Good Friday. Left: Agustin Cruz portrays Jesus as he falls during the Stations of the Cross on the streets of Harrisburg. The April 1, 2016 • Catholic Witness - 11

Gear Up for WYD Stateside with a Virtual Presentation The Diocese of Harrisburg and Lancaster Catholic High School are gearing up for World Youth Day Stateside in Lancaster this July, and are preparing a virtual question-and-answer presentation for those who want to learn more about this excit- ing event to mirror World Youth Day. The virtual presentation will be held at the Cardinal Keeler Center in Harrisburg on Friday, April 8 at 11 a.m. This will be an opportunity for priests, sisters, high school and college campus ministers, parish youth ministry directors and any other lay ministry leaders to gather in person or virtually for a presentation and question- and-answer period about the most current arrangements for World Youth Day State- side. Those who wish to participate virtually will be provided with a link to enter the session, which should last approximately 45 minutes. Those who attend the session in person at the Cardinal Keeler Center will have the opportunity to gather for noon Mass and then lunch at a nearby restaurant. Those who plan to participate virtually or gather in person should contact Rob Williams, Director of the Diocesan Office for Youth and Young Adult Ministry, at 717-657-4804, ext. 328, or [email protected].

Register Now for WYD Stateside! World Youth Day Stateside is a two-day event for teens and young adults, and will be held at Lancaster Catholic High School and Clipper Magazine Stadium in July. The unique event – emceed by Jackie Francois Angel – begins Saturday, July 30 at Lancaster Catholic with an opening liturgy, followed by catechesis, a concert by Ceili Rain, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Confessions. After an overnight, outdoor vigil, pilgrims will trek to Clipper Magazine Stadium for Stations of the Cross, a concert by Jackie Francois Angel and closing liturgy celebrated by Bishop Edward Malesic of the Diocese of Greensburg. Registration is open for WYD Stateside. Cost is $175 for the two-day event, and The entire experience is designed to mirror the events of World Youth Day in Sunday-only tickets are also available. High school youth must register with a youth Krakow, and will include a video message from Pope Francis, and exhibits about group or with their family. Young adults can register individually or as a group. Sign Poland, St. John Paul II, the Divine Mercy Chaplet and the Luminous Mysteries of up today! Registration deadline is May 31. Visit www.hbgdiocese.org/wydstateside the Rosary. for all the details.

Harrisburg Diocesan Council Compassionate Caregiving: of Catholic Women Seeks Caring Nurse-Patient Relationships Applicants for Scholarship St. Cyril’s Spiritual Center The Harrisburg Diocesan Council of Catholic Women’s Scholarship will Danville PA 17821 be awarded to a Catholic senior high school girl for her freshman year at an accredited college, university, or trade school. The amount of the academic Saturday, April 23, 2016 scholarship is $1,000. 9:45 am - 3:00 pm Applicants must be sponsored by a mother, grandmother or guardian who This program will address compassionate caregiving and its is a member of a Parish Council of Catholic Women. The applicant and her relationship to prayer and reflection. It will address ways a sponsor must be residents of the Diocese of Harrisburg. Applicants must meet nurse can discern God’s will through prayerful listening to the all conditions established by the Scholarship committee as set forth in its Holy Spirit. The program will also examine literature rules and regulations, which are included in the application packet. addressing the relationship between religion/spirituality and Applications are available from parish Council of Catholic Women presi- health across the age spectrum. This program is open to dents. More information can be obtained by contacting Joyce Scott, Scholar- everyone in Health Care Settings, ship Chair, 717-737-0927 or [email protected]. The application deadline but to nurses in particular, and will is May 1, 2016. include a full dinner, and for those who wish, the Sacrament of Reconciliation from 3-4 PM, and a 4:00 Mass for Sunday.

Arrival: 9:45 am - Departure: 3:00 or 5:00 pm

Donation: $45-50 as you are able; Full payment by the Registration deadline: April 15, 2016 Register online at www.sscm.org click current events Or call 570-275-3581 ext 320 Presenter: Joan Miller, PhD Dr. Miller is Professor Emeritus Bloomsburg University. She serves on Geisinger Health System Spiritual Care Committee and the Bioethics Research and Advisory Committee.

Father Leo Patalinghug to Speak at Pregnancy Center Banquet Father Leo Patalinghug, popular EWTN host and founder of Grace Before Meals, will be the keynote speaker at the Celebrate Life Banquet on April 26 benefitting the Carlisle Area Family Life Center, a crisis pregnancy and family resource and support center. Father Leo will also conduct a cooking demonstration as part of the night’s “Cooking For Life” theme. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with a cocktail hour at the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg in Camp Hill, followed by Father Leo’s presenta- tion and dinner. Copies of his cookbooks will be available for purchase. Dinner is complimentary but registration is required. To register, go to https:// caflcbanquet2016.eventbrite.com. A free-will offering will be taken to support the center’s Ultrasound Program due to launch January 1. The program will pro- vide free ultrasounds to help women choose life and access medical insurance EMILY M. ALBERT, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS for vital prenatal care. The top spellers from diocesan elementary schools gathered at the Cardinal Since 1979, the Carlisle Area Family Life Center has offered counseling, edu- Keeler Center in Harrisburg March 15 for the annual Diocesan Spelling Bee. cation, referrals and baby/maternity clothing, food and supplies to anyone in a This year’s winner was sixth-grader Isabela Wilson from St. Joseph School crisis situation regardless of background or life circumstance. All services are in Mechanicsburg, left. The second-place finisher was fourth-grader Kyler offered free of charge due to the generous support of the community. Magsino from St. Joseph School Dallastown, center, while sixth-grader Special sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information about Daniel Siahaan, right, of Corpus Christi School in Chambersburg, finished sponsorships or registration, call Lori Peters or Carol Culbertson at 717-243- third. 6544. The 12 - Catholic Witness • April 1, 2016

Seminarian Stephen Logue Receives Ministry of Acolyte On March 13, Cardinal James Michael Harvey, The names of the following de- Berhane; St. Katharine Drexel: Archpriest of the Ba- ceased persons have been submitted Stephen F. Howrylak. silica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, conferred the by their parishes. Please remember MIDDLETOWN – Seven Sorrows in your prayers the happy repose of Ministry of Acolyte to BVM: Robert Travitz. these recently departed souls and 42 seminarians from the the consolation of their loved ones. MOUNT CARMEL – Divine Pontifical North Ameri- Redeemer: Mary R. Tamecki, Dorothy can College in Rome, in- ABBOTTSTOWN – Immaculate cluding Stephen Logue, a Heart of Mary: Mary Ann Figas. I. Wydila. seminarian of the Diocese of Harrisburg, in the col- BERWICK – Immaculate QUARRYVILLE – St. Catherine of Siena: Barb Chillitti. lege’s chapel. Conception BVM: Stephanne Baron, Stephen, shown in the Leonard Spaide. SHAMOKIN – Mother Cabrini: center of the submitted BLOOMSBURG – St. Columba: John Fabrizio, Donald Hughes, Emily photo, is pictured with Barry J. Haupt, Kathleen Omlor. Laczkoski, Irene Mirack, Felicia Reed, Father John Bateman, Secretary to the Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the Knights Lawrence Robson, Frank Waldron. of the Holy Sepulcher, left, and Deacon John Kuchinski, right, a diocesan seminarian who BUCHANAN VALLEY – St. is completing his priestly formation at the Pontifical North American College. Ignatius Loyola: Dona Staccone. YORK – St. Rose of Lima: James During his homily for the Mass, Cardinal Harvey charged the seminarians to fully em- E. Wisman, Edward Yanek. CAMP HILL – Good Shepherd: brace the cross with which they process as acolytes into the Mass, and to remember that just as the incense rises from the thurible to the heavens, so too do the servers’ prayers for the Mary Brown, Wanda M. Kardos, sanctification of the people they have been called to serve. Thomas Shriver, Michael Whiteman. The seminarians who received the Ministry of Acolyte are in their second year of forma- COAL TOWNSHIP – Our Lady of tion for the priesthood, and have two additional years of theological studies and spiritual Hope: Catherine Sumbury. formation before being ordained to the priesthood. GETTYSBURG – St. Francis Waynesboro Parishioner Earns Xavier: James Kilmer. Please pray for the following clergy who died in April during Full-Tuition Scholarship to St. Vincent’s HANOVER – St. Vincent de Paul: the past 25 years: Tess Skehan, a member Bernard Cole. of St. Andrew the Apostle Deacon Alphonse Formica, 1991 Parish in Waynesboro HARRISBURG – St. Catherine Msgr. Joseph Hager, 1992 and a senior at St. Maria Labouré: Angie Intrieri, Lee West; St. Msgr. Bernard Mattern, 1992 Goretti Catholic High Francis of Assisi: Yvonne McLamb, School, Hagerstown, Mercedes Saltos, Jose Vega; St. Deacon Halmon Banks Sr., 1993 Md., was presented with a Margaret Mary: Patricia Longenbach, Msgr. Donald Adams, 1996 check by St. Vincent Col- Arminda C. Salazar. Father Patrick D’Alessandro, lege President Br. Nor- 1996 man W. Hipps, O.S.B., on HERSHEY – St. Joan of Arc: Academic Spotlight Day Donna Boova. Deacon Arthur Colonell, 1996 Feb. 15, for $126,000 for KULPMONT – Holy Angels: Father Anthony Burakowski, a full-tuition scholarship Stanley Sylko. 2002 as a finalist in St. - Vin cent College’s 35th annual LANCASTER – Assumption BVM: Father Curtis Delarm, 2005 Wimmer Scholarship Competition. Marion Jones, Charles R. Westcott. Father Mark Matthew Casey, Tess is shown in the submitted photo receiving the check from Brother Hipps, left, with LEBANON – St. Cecilia: Edward J. OMI, 2007 her father, Peter Skehan. Chobanoff, Sr. Father Gerald Lytle, 2012 A top student at St. Maria Goretti, Tess is currently enrolled in four advanced place- ment courses in English literature and composition, calculus AB, United States history and MECHANICSBURG – St. Deacon Charles Clark, 2012 Spanish and in honors physics. A National Merit Commended Scholar, Tess has achieved Elizabeth Ann Seton: Ginny Jurewicz, Father Daniel Menniti, 2015. distinguished honors for three years and is a National Advanced Placement Scholar for the Michael P. Meyer; St. Joseph: Aster past two years. She is undecided on her choice of academic major at St. Vincent College, located in Latrobe, Pa. Active in extracurricular activities, she served as class vice president during her sopho- more and junior years and as president during her senior year. A two-year member of Na- tional Honor Society, she has completed more than 200 hours of volunteer service during the past four years. A participant in the Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Conference, she has also served as president of the Student Government Executive Council. A member of her school’s seven- member Honor Committee, she is also a member of the Spanish Honor Society and a Gael Ambassador. The daughter of Peter and Lisa Skehan, Tess is a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, where she serves as a lector and has volunteered at their vacation Bible school and school events. She also participated in a mission trip to Virginia Beach. She has participated in youth activities at the parish where she was president of the youth group and represented the parish at the Diocesan Youth Council. She is also a member of the Ladies of Vocational Excellence (L.O.V.E.), a religious group for young women. As a member of the 200 Service Club, she has volunteered more than 200 hours during her high school years. She has participated in junior varsity and varsity volleyball for four years and was the captain of the team during her senior year. She has also participated in varsity lacrosse for two years and is now a starter for the varsity team. Tess is a member of the Saint Maria Goretti Thespian Troupe. The Wimmer Scholarship Program is named in honor of Archabbot Boniface Wimmer, who founded St. Vincent College in 1846 as the first Benedictine college in the United States. JBT’s Investment in Tax Credit Program Yields Dividends for Lebanon Catholic School Lebanon Catholic School is extending its gratitude and appreciation to Jonestown Bank & Trust Company for designating the school as the recipient of a Pre-K Educational Im- provement Tax Credit (EITC) donation in the amount of $2,500. The restricted gift will provide scholarships for pre-k students for the 2016-2017 academic year. Ann Decker, Business Development and Treasury Management Officer at Jonestown Bank & Trust Company, presented the check to Jean Coleman and Nicole Schneider and their pre-k students. Other Lebanon County businesses at the forefront of EITC contributions awarded to the Neumann Scholarship Foundation for students at Lebanon Catholic School include the Tim McShane Allstate Agency and Amerman, Ginder and Company. “The impact of the investment made by this collective group of businesses is tremen- dous,” said Lori Kostow, Director of Advancement at Lebanon Catholic School. “When we think of investments, we often think of stocks and bonds. Investing in the EITC Neumann Scholarship Foundation Program is a very unique investment. It is an investment in people, in partnerships and in our local community. The dividends of scholarship are significant. The investment’s return may be a better career with better pay, a better life for a family raising children, or a dream fulfilled. The value of education definitely has dividends that last for a lifetime. Lebanon Catholic School is very pleased to continue its relationship with these businesses who are Neumann Scholarship Foundation contributors to the school.” The April 1, 2016 • Catholic Witness - 13

in, a Jeopardy-style game with categories including math, science, English, Social Studies, and Religion. The winner will be an- nounced that day at the conclusion of the game. All questions have been analyzed by current department chairs of Delone Catholic faculty. Or, an essay on the topic “Open Letter to God” or “Why is Compiled by Emily M. Albert all profits from this sale benefit the children directly. Don’t forget worship an integral part of your life?” typed within 30 minutes during to bring a box to carry all those plants home. Deadline for having the event. Students may not bring any notes with them. The essay Spiritual Offerings orders back to school is Friday, April 22. Questions and orders will be evaluated by former English faculty of Delone Catholic, Caelorum at St. Joan of Arc Church in Hershey will should be directed to Carol at 717-274-0198 or carol_nye_20@ based on rubrics utilized in Delone Catholic’s English department. be held on April 6 at 7p.m. Join us in celebrating Christ’s Resurrec- comcast.net. The winner of the essay contest will be announced on May 2, tion this Easter Season by adoring Jesus through prayer, praise, The Pastoral Care Department at Holy Spirit to allow time for scoring. In order to participate in either option, worship and music. A reception will be held immediately following Hospital, a Geisinger Affiliate is offering a Bereavement Support students must pre-register by April 20. Registration is available at the Caelorum in the cafeteria. For more information, call 717-583- Series beginning on Wednesday April 13. This is a six-week series www.DeloneCatholic.org. One winner will be provided for each of 0240. focuses on the journey from grief to healing. Also on April 13 at the two options and the scholarship will be paid out over the course A Pro-Life Prayer Breakfast will be held at St. 7p.m. will be an Ecumenical Memorial Service and small reception of their four years at Delone Catholic. Please contact Ms. Katie James Church, Lititz, on Sunday, April 10 at 10:15 a.m. to follow. Call 717-763-2118 for information. Mahoney, Director of Enrollment and Marketing, with questions at [email protected] or 717-637-5969 ext 206. Our guest speaker will be Beth Rahal with Students for Life of St. Rose of Lima Church in York will host a spa- America. Join us for 9 a.m. Mass if you like, and the free breakfast ghetti dinner on April 16 from 6-8p.m in the parish dining hall. Fins, Feathers and Fur Storytime: Moms and tots immediately following. A free-will offering will be taken to support Russ Campisi, executive chef for Wellspan and native of Sicily, will are invited to attend a preschool story hour in the A Woman’s Concern Pregnancy Services, House of His Creation, oversee all the preparations. Diners will enjoy salad, minestrone Lebanon Catholic School Library from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on providing support to pregnant women, and mothers with children, soup, spaghetti with meatballs, garlic bread, a beverage and des- Wednesday, April 13. Storytime, games, crafts and snacks will fill and Students for Life of America. ert. The cost for an adult’s dinner is $8. The cost for a child’s meal the hour with fun activities for children 3-4 years of age. Bring your On Sunday, May 1, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church (ages 2 to 10) is $4, and children under 2 are free. All proceeds will curiosity and your love for books. Please call the school at 717-273- (Parish Center - 1031 Sprenkle Rd., Spring Grove, PA 17362) is benefit St. Rose of Lima’s Religious Education program. For more 3731, ext. 329 to register by April 10. Event is free. information, contact Sharon at 717-220-5629. holding a Memorial Service for Preborn and Infant loss at 1 p.m. in Children of all ages are invited to “Tea with Belle” the Parish Center. If your family has lost a child due to miscarriage, Annual flea market hosted by the CCW of Holy - Hosted by Mrs. Potts at Lebanon Catholic School stillbirth, abortion, or infant death, please join us for the Memo- Name of Jesus in Harrisburg will be held in the gymna- from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 16. Cost -$5 per rial Service for the Unborn. A light social will be held following the sium on April 30 from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Donations needed - only ac- child/student, $8 combo ticket with 1 adult, $5 for any additional service cepting items in good resale condition, no furniture. Also accepting adults. Cost includes snacks and tea, various themed activities, a Mass with prayers for healing will be celebrated donations for baked goods. Drop off at the gym on Friday night professional picture taken with Belle, autographs and visits by the Tuesday, April 5 at 7 p.m. in St. Theresa Church, New Cum- April 29 from 5-7 p.m. For more information, or to reserve a table, characters, and “Storytime with Belle”, which will include an op- berland. Father Orlando Reyes, OFM Cap., will be the celebrant. call 717-545-3566. portunity for the attendees to go on stage and listen to a story read The Mass is sponsored by Pilgrims of Praise and Life in the Spirit The St. Joan of Arc Council of Catholic Women is by Belle. Basket raffle will be displayed, and discounted tickets for Prayer groups. For more information, call Mary Ann at 717-564- sponsoring a Lasagna Dinner on Saturday, April 23 the spring musical production of “Beauty and the Beast” available 7709 or Loretta at 717-737-7551. from 4-8p.m at St. Joan of Arc School Cafeteria. Proceeds from the at the “Tea”. event will benefit the Interfaith Shelter for Homeless Families. Cost St. Anne’s Retirement Community will hold the Retreats, Pilgrimages & Trips includes, regular size $10.00 (includes 2 pieces of lasagna, 2 meat- Third Annual Run for the Residents on Saturday, April A retreat for married couples will be held April 9, from balls, salad, roll with butter, coffee, or tea). $8.50 without meatballs. 16 on the beautiful grounds of St. Anne’s. Register on-line at stan- 1-7 p.m. at Sacred Heart Parish Center, 1031 Sprenkle Rd., Spring Junior size $6.00 (includes 2 pieces of lasagna, 2 meatballs, salad, nesrc.org/run.asp for complete event information or on-site registra- Grove. Inspiring insights from Scripture, time for reflection and roll with butter, coffee, or tea). $5.00 without meatball. Desserts tion opens at 7:30 a.m. Join us to support the residents, stretch fellowship, Eucharistic Adoration, opportunity for the Sacrament $1.00 (pies and cakes). For more information, contact Maggie Wetherhold at 717-520-0241. your legs, be eligible for fun prizes and share in this popular spring of Reconciliation, Mass with a renewal of vows and candlelight time event! Questions? Please call Mary Jo at 717-285-6539. dinner to celebrate love. Space is limited, please register by April 4. St. Rose of Lima School located at 115 N. Bie- Contact Joy Crimmins at 717-255-1704. secker Rd, Thomasville, will hold its Annual Sip into Sum- Parish, School Court Queen of Peace #1023, Catholic Daughters mer Wine and Beer Festival on the school grounds on April 30 from of the Americas is hosting a trip to the Baltimore Basilica of the 1 pm until 6 pm. To purchase tickets in advance, please call the & Organization News National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and school at 717-792-0889, go online to www.saintroseoflimayork.org Find out what Saint Patrick School in Carlisle can the Mount St. Mary’s National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes or call event coordinator, Karen Lobo (Etter) at 717-860-4854. Live offer your family. The school, at 87 Marsh Drive, is hosting an in Emmitsburg, Md., on May 22. The trip includes transportation on music, food available for purchase and new this year, craft vendors! open house to view the school, meet the teachers and staff and see a charter bus, continental breakfast on the bus, all tour admissions, Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Palmyra is offering what it’s like to be a student at our National Blue Ribbon School. donations to the sites, Mass at the Basilica, and a snack on the a 7-week study of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si: On Our open house is the week of April 11-15; Monday, Tuesday, bus home. Depart at 8:45 a.m. and return about 6:30 p.m. Monies Care For Our Common Home. On Monday, April 4 at 7 p.m., Father Wednesday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursday from due by April 16. Cost is $40 per person and includes transportation, James Podlesny, Pastor, will provide an overview and summary of 5 to 7 p.m. Saint Patrick offers a quality religious education for stu- breakfast, admissions and donations to the shrines and afternoon Pope Francis’ letter. On subsequent Mondays from 7-8:30 p.m., we dents from preK to 8th grade. We strive to enrich students in mind, snacks. Cost of lunch is not included. Bus will leave from the park- will continue with a study and discussion as to how Pope Francis’ body and soul. We also offer before- and after-school care on a ing lot of Valentino’s Restaurant at 132 Rider Ave, Lancaster, PA benchmark statement, the biblical texts, and the scientific consen- drop-in or scheduled basis. Financial assistance is available and we 17603. If you are interested in going or have questions, call Rita at sus on major environmental change, might inform and impact our offer a special transfer scholarship to local public or homeschooled 717-203-3441. local community, and how we might once again treat this world students entering grades 1-6 -- $1,000 off your first year’s tuition The Harrisburg Diocesan Council of Catholic as our beloved home. (Enter by East Entrance of the Social Hall/ and $500 off the second year. If you are interested in Saint Patrick Women (HDCCW) cordially invites all women of the Diocese to Classroom bldg.) To register, call the parish office: 717-838-3369, but can’t make our open house, call us at 717-249-4826 or visit join them for the sixth annual weekend retreat being held at Mount ext. 9, or email [email protected]. The 7-week study www.spscarlisle.org. St. Mary’s University, Emmitsburg, Md., from Friday evening on is free and open to all interested persons. The Oblates of St. Benedict, Holy Spirit Deanery, June 10 until noon on Sunday, June 12, 2016. The Retreat Master Join other young adults in Harrisburg for The- meet once a month on a Sunday at 2:00 pm at Holy is Father Dwight Schlaline, Pastor of Our Lady of the Visitation ology on Tap, Thursday, April 21 at Appalachian Brewing Spirit Catholic Church, 425 West Pine Street, Palmyra, 17078. Parish in Shippensburg. Registration forms with all details are Company, Cameron Street Harrisburg at the Abbey Bar at 6:30p.m. Oblates of St. Benedict are Christian individuals or families affiliated available on the HDCCW website, http://hdccw.webs.com/calendar for a discussion of “Modern Day Catholic Sex” by Lisa Goddard. . The registration deadline is May 30. Contact Barbara McCarthy with a Benedictine community to enrich their Christian way of life. Goddard will use lighthearted humor and audience participation Oblates seek Christ in the midst of ordinary events and glorify at 717-534-1858 or [email protected] with questions or to to explain why the Church, in her wisdom, permits only the use of register. God in all things. Everyone is welcome to join us at our meetings. NFP for family planning. Young adults will walk away with a better For more information, call or email Gabi Terrill at 717-867-5075 or understanding of the marriage benefits and scientific accuracy of [email protected]. Fundraisers and Events NFP. Swing into Spring Dance, sponsored by the St. Holy Spirit–A Geisinger Affiliate will host a work- Job Opportunities Catherine Labouré Knights of Columbus, Council shop for women, titled “Overcoming Obesity,” on Saint Richard Church is seeking a paid part-time 12811 and the Council of Catholic Women, will be held on Saturday, Saturday, April 30, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Holy Spirit Hospital. The April 16, from 7-10 p.m. in Murray Hall, next to the church, at 4000 Director of Music. The position is for 10 hours per week. This workshop is presented by the hospital’s Spirit of Women program, Derry Street, Harrisburg. Tickets are $20 per person and may be position requires a mature, professional, responsible, commit- and will feature a health lecture led by Jennifer Franceschelli- purchased in the church narthex, after the weekend Masses on April ted individual with excellent communication, organizational and Hosterman, D.O., Holy Spirit Nutrition and Weight Management. 3 and 10. They may also be purchased in the Parish Office, during interpersonal skills. Must be a Catholic in good standing. Should be Dr. Franceschelli-Hosterman’s will discuss nutrition information, the week, during normal business hours until April 15, and at the accomplished in one or more of the following areas: organ, piano, such as correct portion sizes, tips for reading food labels, plus an door, the night of the dance. voice, or choral direction. This person will maintain a professional overview of surgical treatment options available for weight loss. relationship with the pastor, members of the choir, parishioners, and Spring Craft Fair at Trinity High School on Saturday Following Dr. Franceschelli-Hosterman’s lecture, attendees can members of the Liturgy Committee. In order to motivate volunteers April 16, from 8:30a.m.-3 p.m. There will be 75 unique crafters participate in a free cardio fitness class presented by Momentum to maintain their commitment to choral singing and cantoring in the and artisans. Great food, bake sale, basket raffle. Perfect shop- Female Health & Fitness Club from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. This work- church, the person needs to be outgoing, enthusiastic and ener- ping opportunity for Mother’s Day, graduations and Father’s Day. shop is free to attend but open to Spirit of Women members only. getic, fostering enjoyment of singing for the Lord while maintaining Something for everyone. For questions please contact Heather at Membership in the program is free. To register for the event or to required discipline. Contact Father Stephen Weitzel at 717-665- 717-649-1011 or [email protected]. become a member, please visit www.hsh.org/spirit-of-women, email 2465 or send resume to [email protected]. Corpus Christi Parish in Chambersburg will hold [email protected] or call 717-972-4141. Our Mother of Perpetual Help School is seeking a its Annual International Dinner on April 17 at 5 p.m. in the Trinity Athletics is now accepting registrations Corpus Christi Parish Center, 279 North Second Street, Cham- music teacher as a long-term substitute for the remainder of the for its Summer Youth Camps. Six sports are offered school year. This part-time position will entail teaching one music bersburg. It is sponsored by the Corpus Christi Council of Catholic (Baseball, Football, Basketball, Soccer, Lacrosse, and Volleyball) Women; all proceeds will benefit the Corpus Christi St. Vincent and all are for a variety of ages, most from 3rd grade through 8th class per week to students in Kindergarten through Grade 8, as De Paul Society and Catholic Relief Services, Water for Life. The grade. Visit our website: http://www.thsrocks.us/athletics/summer- well as directing the school choir at the weekly school liturgy; total entertainment, the Shippensburg Swing Band, will energize us youth-camps/ for more information and to download registration of 15 hours of employment per week. Interested candidates must with a variety of Big Band music. Enjoy a delicious dinner catered forms. be practicing Catholics. Preferred applicants will hold a mini- by the Knights of Columbus. Please contact Edna at 717-264- mum of a Bachelor’s Degree and/or a PA Instructional I teaching 8832 or Brenda at 717-658-8191 with questions and to purchase Trinity High School’s Parent Assocation in part- certificate. Applicants must complete the online Youth Protection tickets. Tickets are also available at the Parish Office and must be nership with MADD is sponsoring a workshop for parents program of the Diocese of Harrisburg, provide current clearances purchased by April 11, 2016 , no walk-ins. Checks should be made entitled “Power of Parents”. Learn important tools to use when (PA State Police, Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Fingerprinting) payable to the “Corpus Christi CCW”. Cost: Adults - $15, Children having conversations about alcohol with your children and teenag- and provide employment information compliant with Pennsylvania’s 5-12 are $6, under 5 are free. ers. Monday, April 25, 2016 at 7 p.m. in Trinity’s auditorium. All are Act 168 regulations. Interested applicants may send their resume to welcome and there is no charge to attend. Margaret Gardner, Principal, Our Mother of Perpetual Help School, The 24th Annual Lebanon Catholic Bedding, 330 Church Avenue, Ephrata, PA 17522 or email to mgardner@ on Mother’s Day Bishop McDevitt High School presents The Wiz. Planter, & Hanging Basket Plant Sale Bishop McDevitt Crusaders Players will perform the musical, “The omph.org. For additional information, please contact M. Gardner at weekend, May 6, from 3-7 p.m., and May 7 from 9 a.m.-noon in the 717-738-2414. Lebanon Catholic Gymnasium. We are offering our “old favorites” Wiz” on April 15,16 at 7:30p.m. and April 17 at 3p.m. Tickets can be Marigolds, Petunias, Geraniums, Impatiens, Begonias and Sweet purchased at www.shotix4u.com and searching Bishop McDevitt. St. Ignatius Loyola Parish in Buchanan Valley Potato Vines. We are also offering beautiful bedding flowers, Delone Catholic High School is offering students a is looking for a part-time maintenance person. This hanging baskets and small and medium size planters that can be chance to earn scholarship dollars at their Open House on Sunday, person will work under the direction of the parish office to maintain selected the day of the sale. All plants are from local nurseries. Tell April 24. The competition will begin promptly at 1 p.m. School tours the church, parish center and grounds. Competitive wage. Contact your friends, family and neighbors. Have them bring the advertise- are available during Open House from 12-3 p.m. All current eighth [email protected] or call 717-677-8012 for more ment card and your child will be entered to win prizes. Remember, grade students are eligible. There are two options to participate information. The 14 - Catholic Witness • April 1, 2016 Mother Angelica, Founder of EWTN, Dies after Long Illness Catholic News Service up in the air, waiting for the Lord to put the ground un- der it,” she once said of her hands-on approach to doing Mother Angelica, who founded the Eternal Word Tele- things. vision Network and turned it into one of the world’s larg- “We have lost the theology of risk and replaced it with est religious media operations, died March 27 at age 92. a theology of assurance” that says “you have to know Feisty and outspoken, she was a major controversial what’s going to happen before you embark on something figure in the U.S. Church in the closing decades of the new,” she said on another occasion. 20th century. At the same time, the international scope of Before starting EWTN, Mother Angelica wrote what EWTN’s media operations gave her a ready calling card she called “mini-books” on moral and inspirational at the Vatican. themes. The popularity of the mini-books attracted me- She built the venture into a network that transmits pro- dia attention, and Mother Angelica began appearing on grams 24 hours a day to more than 230 million homes in television talk shows. She said these appearances made 144 countries via cable and other technologies. It broad- her aware of the tremendous influence television has in casts in English and several other languages. spreading messages. Mother Angelica had been ill for years. She was op- Prior to starting EWTN, Mother Angelica was rent- erated on Dec. 24, 2001, in a Birmingham hospital to ing studio space from a Birmingham television station remove a blood clot in her brain after she suffered her to produce videotapes of her talks on religious issues for second major stroke. It left her with partial paralysis and airing on the Christian Broadcasting Network. She broke a speech impediment. the relationship with the network after it aired a movie Last November, she was placed on a feeding tube as she considered blasphemous. she continued to battle lingering effects of the strokes. With the support of her religious community, Mother In February, members of her religious order, the Poor Angelica began consulting with media experts about Clares of Perpetual Adoration, said she was in delicate starting her own TV station, hatching the idea of EWTN. condition and asked for prayers for her. She was granted a license by the Federal Communica- Mother Angelica died at her order’s Our Lady of An- CNS/COURTESY OF EWTN tions Commission, and EWTN went on the air in August gels Monastery in Hanceville, Ala., where she “was sur- Mother Angelica, founder of Eternal Word 1981. rounded by the prayers and love of her spiritual daugh- Television Network, died at age 92 on March 27 at the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration monastery in She began with $200 and little knowledge about TV ters, sons and dear friends”” said a statement from the Hanceville, Ala. She is pictured in an undated photo. production. The operation started in a building meant to Poor Clares. be a garage on the grounds of the Our Lady of the An- At press time on March 29, Mother Angelica’s body nors, for distinguished service to the Church. The cross, gels Monastery she headed in the Irondale suburb of Bir- was to be received in a ceremony at the piazza of the whose name is Latin for “for the church and the pope,” mingham. Originally its daily programming of several Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament at the monastery. is the highest papal honor that can be conferred on lay- hours was carried by three cable systems. The chaplet of Divine Mercy was to be prayed in the people and clergy. In 1992, Mother Angelica launched the short-wave shrine’s upper church. Her body was to be transferred to Because of ill health, Mother Angelica received the EWTN Global Catholic Radio which broadcasts in Eng- her order’s cloister for a private visitation with the Poor award in her private quarters. But in the public ceremo- lish and Spanish. In 1996, EWTN started a satellite-de- Clares. ny, Bishop Robert J. Baker of Birmingham said “Mother livered AM/FM radio network with programming also A public visitation and recitation of the rosary was set Angelica’s effort has been at the vanguard of the new available for rebroadcast by local stations. for March 30 and 31 in the shrine’s upper church. Bishop evangelization and has had a great impact on our world.” In 1998, Mother Angelica stepped down as the head of Robert J. Baker of Birmingham was to lead an evening Mother Angelica was equally at home giving a scale EWTN and Deacon Steltemeier was appointed chairman vigil service and Rosary March 31. model of her satellite dish to St. John Paul II or ruffling and CEO. He died in 2013. A morning funeral Mass was to be celebrated April 1 the feathers of high-ranking Church officials with whom Mother Angelica was born April 20, 1923, as Rita in the upper church by bishops and clergy from around she disagreed. Rizzo in an Italian neighborhood in Canton, Ohio. She the world, with Father Joseph Mary Wolfe, a Franciscan In 1997, she got into a public squabble with Cardi- described her childhood as rough. Her father abandoned Missionary of the Eternal Word, as homilist. Following nal Roger M. Mahony, then archbishop of Los Angeles, the family when she was young and her parents eventu- her funeral, Mother Angelica’s body was to be interred in when, on her TV show “Mother Angelica Live,” she crit- ally divorced. She lived with her mother and said their the shrine’s Crypt Chapel. icized his pastoral letter on the Eucharist, saying it was existence was marked by poverty. “This is a sorrow-filled day for the entire EWTN confusing about the real presence of Christ. “We lived in rat-infested apartments – our life was so family. Mother has always, and will always, personify In 1990, EWTN canceled an exclusive contract to air hard. I was interested in survival so I didn’t do well in EWTN, the network which she founded,” Michael P. programs produced by the U.S. bishops after disagree- school. It’s hard when you’re hungry and cold to study,” Warsaw, chairman and CEO, said in a statement. ments over EWTN’s coverage of bishops’ conference she recalled in 1987. “In the face of sickness and long-suffering trials, meetings. In 1944, she joined her religious order and professed Mother’s example of joy and prayerful perseverance In 1993, she termed “blasphemous” a Church-spon- her solemn vows in Canton in 1953 as Sister Mary An- exemplified the Franciscan spirit she held so dear. We sored World Youth Day event during St. John Paul II’s gelica of the Annunciation. thank God for Mother Angelica and for the gift of her visit to Denver because a mime troupe used a woman to In 1962, she founded Our Lady of the Angels Monas- extraordinary life,” he said. “Her accomplishments and portray Jesus in a dramatized Way of the Cross. She said tery, a move she said was to fulfill a promise to Christ legacies in evangelization throughout the world are noth- the event showed the “destructive force” of the “liberal if she emerged from an operation able to walk. The op- ing short of miraculous and can only be attributed to di- Church in America.” eration was necessary after she slipped while using an vine providence and her unwavering faithfulness to Our Mother Angelica often said she accompanied her faith electric scrubbing machine and was thrown against the Lord.” with a “theology of risk” that gave her the resolve to un- wall, injuring her spine. After the operation, she used a In 2009, Pope Benedict XVI awarded the Pro Ecclesia dertake large projects without any clear indication she leg brace. et Pontifice Cross to Mother Angelica and Deacon Bill would succeed. EWTN has set up a memorial page about Mother An- Steltemeier, then-chairman of EWTN’s board of gover- “Faith is having one foot on the ground and the other gelica on its website at www.ewtn.com/motherangelica. Reconcile with God, Resurrect Hope in Others, Pope Urges at Easter By Cindy Wooden and Junno Arocho Esteves Francis said Easter should give people the courage to Catholic News Service “blaze trails of reconciliation with God and with all our brothers and sisters.” Easter is a feast of hope, a celebration of God’s mercy Speaking about Christ’s power over death and sin, the and a call to pray for and assist all who suffer, Pope Fran- pope prayed that the Lord would touch places in the globe cis said before giving his solemn blessing “urbi et orbi” scarred by war, terrorism, poverty and environmental de- (to the city and the world). struction. The risen Jesus “makes us sharers of his immortal life “The risen Christ points out paths of hope to beloved and enables us to see with his eyes of love and compas- Syria, a country torn by a lengthy conflict, with its sad sion those who hunger and thirst, strangers and prisoners, wake of destruction, death, contempt for humanitarian the marginalized and the outcast, the victims of oppres- sion and violence,” the pope said March 27 after celebrat- law and the breakdown of civil concord,” the pope said. ing Easter morning Mass. “To the power of the risen Lord we entrust the talks now Easter in Rome dawned bright and sunny; in St. Peter’s in course.” Square, the steps leading up to the basilica were turned He prayed that the power of the Resurrection would into an abundant garden with thousands of tulips, daffo- “overcome hardened hearts and promote a fruitful en- dils and flowering bushes. counter of peoples and cultures,” particularly in Iraq, Ye- On Easter morning, the pope does not give a homily. men, Libya and the Holy Land. Instead, with hands clasped in prayer and head bowed, he “May the Lord of life also accompany efforts to attain CNS/PAUL HARING led the tens of thousands of people in the square in silent a definitive solution to the war in Ukraine, inspiring and Pope Francis arrives to celebrate Easter Mass in St. reflection. sustaining initiatives of humanitarian aid, including the Peter’s Square at the Vatican March 27. After Mass, before giving his solemn blessing, Pope liberation of those who are detained,” he prayed. The April 1, 2016 • Catholic Witness - 15 Lourdes’ Girls ‘Set Rung on the Ladder’ with Silver in State Championship

Freshman Francis Czeponis and senior JEN REED, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS Kristen Komara embrace as the Lady Red Seniors Kendall Krebs (number 20) and Kristen Komara (number 10) lift the silver medal trophy amid the rest of the Raiders prepare to receive their silver medals Lourdes team, which fell to Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic High School in the PIAA Girls’ A final at the Giant Center in after the state championship game March 19. Hershey March 19. By Jen Reed The Catholic Witness

oach Michael Klembara Csmiled as he greeted reporters after the Girls’ A state basketball championship, though his Lady Red Raiders had missed the golden trophy in a 56-33 loss to Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic. “They’ve really been a plea- sure to coach,” he said of the Our Lady of Lourdes Regional team, runners-up in the District IV finals this season. “They Lourdes’ junior guard worked hard. They faced ev- Carmella Bickel drives against Mahanoy Area in ery challenge that I presented the PIAA state eastern final. to them. Our Schuylkill League presented some big opportuni- ties for them. We were chal- lenged all the way through the Selma Albert drives against league and the tournament, and the Bears of Mahanoy Area CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS at Martz Hall in Pottsville. I thought our girls performed to It was Lourdes’ defense that gained them a state The Red Raiders held the the best of their abilities.” final trip. They held Lebanon Catholic and Mahanoy Area to Bears to 10 first half points. In the locker room after their 21 and 25 points, respectively, in games on the road to Her- PIAA state championship game shey, under the lead of Coach Michael Klembara. at the Giant Center in Hershey March 19, Klembara told his team, “We want to be back here next year.” And with a freshmen- and sophomore-laden team that graduates two seniors this year, it wouldn’t be an unheard of feat. Lourdes faced a seasoned and decidedly size-advantaged Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic team seeking its first state title in three tries. The Trojanettes of the WPIAL League will move up to AAAA action next season. The Lady Red Raiders hung in with the Trojanettes in the first quarter, forcing four turnovers and blocking shots that resulted in buckets, and led 9-8 after one. “First quarter, I thought we were in fine shape,” said Klembara. But the Trojanette’s high-low offense, backboard presence and freshman forward Sam Breen turned the tide for Lourdes. Breen would finish the game with 27 points and 15 rebounds. Finding themselves down 25-18 to start the third quarter, Lourdes found trouble in matching up man-to-man, and their junior guard Carmella Bickel struggled to drive the lane against the Trojanette’s sizable defense. She finished the game as Lourdes’ leading scorer with 11 points. “Carmella plays with great heart,” Klembara said after the game. She’s 5’3” but she plays like she’s six foot.” While Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic went on a 16-2 run to open the second half, Lourdes went cold in their shots. The Trojanettes cruised to the 56-33 win, outrebounding Lourdes 50-28. Klembara envisions another run at the state title next year. “We graduate two seniors, we have very solid forwards, we have two people coming off the bench.” “I told the girls before the game and I tell this to my classes: A lot of young people don’t un- derstand really what it takes to be good, whether it be good in the classroom or good in football or good in basketball,” Klembara said. “These girls have set a rung on the ladder that people are beginning to understand what it takes to be good.” The 16 - Catholic Witness • April 1, 2016 Buchter Bounces off Board to Fourth State Gold By Emily M. Albert can do. Flips and tricks like that, it’s just a lot of parents started bringing up college to me and I told The Catholic Witness fun,” he said. them what I wanted to do with my life and they rec- Not only does Bradley participate in a sport that ommended looking into the Service Academy. The When their son was around the ages of 5 and 6, “not many people can do,” he does it so well that he more I researched it and found out about it, the more Bradley Buchter’s parents – Brad, Sr. and Shelly – has become a four-time PIAA State Champion, beat- I fell in love with it. And I’m extremely grateful I get who were both former college athletes at the Univer- ing his own state record again this year. the opportunity to go there.” All golferssity ofwill Pittsburgh, receive hislunch, father dinner, a diver and his mother “I came to practice, worked hard, did a lot of As a student and athlete at the Academy, Bradley golf, cart,in gymnastics, range & coachedregistration diving giftand would often have reps. I went into it like any other meet, I focused will have to divide his time between not just athlet- young Bradley in tow. on myself and not the other competition,” Bradley ics and academics but also as military training. “It TOURNAMENT“They didn’t HOST: really (1) know $5,000 what to do with me, so explained about his preparation for the state meet. will be interesting, but hopefully I will still get the Benefits: Premierethey recognition had me on jumpall event offrelated the materials board,” said Bradley, a “I did more numbers than normal of my dives, so I opportunity to potentially 14th go into the Olympic trial • One inside leftsenior full page at adTrinity in the event High program School in Camp Hill. was more comfortable in the competition since I was one day.” • Company name on first and last tee Annual His recommendation Annual and advice to a new and And he really enjoyed it. “They started to realize more used to [the routine].” • 12 golfers I was pretty good at it and I enjoyed it, so they kept Bradley also knew that in order to beat his previ- young diverInterfaith is, “just work on it. When I was little • Public recognition at start of tournament and at dinner me in it, and it went from there.” ous year’s record, he would need to increase his lev- going into competition, I got 4th and 5th in a lot of • 5 minutes to speak about your company/services el of difficulty. After winning Districts, he learned my competitions.Shelter If you keep at it and really work Around the same time, he was also participating and practiced a new dive that was added tenth on his on it, as long as you love what you do, you’re going CART SPONSOR:in gymnastics, (1) which he said$3,000 helped with spatial routine: a reverse ½ with a 2 ½ twist. to prevail.” Benefits: Companyawareness name on everyand golfalso cart kept his strength up for diving. • Full page ad in program, inside back cover placement “It went well,” he calmly commented. Bradley and his family have prevailed with div- • Public recognitionBut the at dinner time commitment for both sports and school His future plans include leaving this June for col- ing, and when asked what he might do one day if • 8 golfers led to a decision when Bradley was in eighth-grade lege and to dive on the DI Naval Academy team. diving becomes second in life, he sighed and gen- to focus on diving. “I’ve always known I wanted to serve and give tly replied, “I don’t know. I hope diving is always a DOUBLE EAGLE:“Diving was (1) always my main$3,000 focus. I always en- back to people. I always thought that was cool, but majorGOLF part of my life because it definitely has gotten Benefits: One fulljoyed page divingad in golf more.program, Ioutside find back it reallycover exciting to jump I didn’t know exactly how I wanted to do that when me to where I am today and has taught me a lot of • Company name on 9th hole off the board, to do something that not many people I was younger. But then around tenth grade, my life lessons.”CLASSIC • 8 golfers • Public recognition at dinner EAGLE: (2) $2,500 Benefits: One full page ad in golf program, left center booklet location • Company name on one hole • 4 golfers • Public recognition at dinner GOODY BAG SPONSOR: (1) $2,000 Benefits: Name on every goody bag given to golfers • Opportunity to place company literature in bag • ½ page ad in golf program • 4 golfers LUNCH SPONSOR: (1) $2,000 Benefits: Recognition in program, right center page location • 4 golfers BIRDIE: (12) $1,200 Blue Benefits: ½ page ad in golf program • Company name on one hole Ridge • 4 golfers PAR: (14) $600 Country Club Benefits: ¼ page ad in golf program • 2 golfers MONDAY, MAY 9, 2016

HOLE SPONSOR: (unlimited) $100 Harrisburg of Diocese Charities Catholic of Office Rd. Deposit Union 4800 17111 PA Harrisburg, Benefits: Signage in tee area Proudly sponsored by INDIVIDUAL GOLFER $100 Catholic Charities Thanks to for donating the printing The 14th Annual Interfaith Shelter Golf Classic will benefit the Inter- faith Shelter for Homeless Families, the only emergency shelter in the tri- county region that provides services to homeless families. The shelter is one of the three “Homes for Healing” of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Harrisburg. Registration starts at 11:00 a.m. with golf beginning at 12:30 p.m. The day includes a registration gift, a boxed CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS Bishop McDevitt’s Tim Kater stymies a shot by Eastern York in this year’s District 3 AAA Finals, which the lunch, practice area and putting green, Crusaders won handily, 71-47. The win was the first District basketball championship since 1989 for the 18 holes of golf (scramble format) with Crusaders, who made it to the state Final Four this season. cart, and a buffet dinner. Various team and skill prizes available as well as a fantastic sports memorabilia auction Final Four for McDevitt and other door prizes. By Chris Heisey Crusaders. And the game against Mars, who play Golfers of all skills and abilities are The Catholic Witness high tempo pushing the break type of attack, wore welcome. down the Crusaders in the second half. The District Registration is $100 per player, and All the way to the PIAA Class 3A state final four, 3 champ Crusaders finished their terrific season at various sponsorships with addition- the Crusaders of Bishop McDevitt made it before 23-7. After the game, Coach Mike Gaffey praised al benefits are available. Visit www. falling to District 7 and WPIAL foe the Fightin’ his team: “They have created so many wonderful Planets of Mars High School, 80-62. The game, memories. In my 29 years of coaching, they have cchbg.org to get more information, played at Altoona High School, was the second been a great group to coach. Their maturity made it to download an event brochure, or to trip to Altoona during the state playoffs for the fun to come to the office every day.” register online.