JULY 6, 2012 VOLUME 48, NUMBER 13

INSIDE: Page 3: School choice expanded Page 5: Sister Eileen McGowan marks 25 years at St. Joan of Arc School Page 9: Camaraderie at Quo Vadis Days Page 16: Mass celebrates Fortnight for Freedom “Conform Your Life to the Mystery of the Lord’s Cross” ~ Rite of Ordination

The Diocese of Harrisburg rejoiced in the ordination of Father Anthony Robert Dill on June 30 at St. Patrick Cathedral in Harrisburg. The new priest will serve at Good Shepherd Parish in Camp Hill this summer before retunring to Rome to complete stud- ies in Canon Law. See page 8 for covereage of the ordination.

EMILY M. ALBERT, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS 2 - THE CATHOLIC WITNESS, JULY 6, 2012

World and National News Bishops Urge Congress to Fix Health Law Flaws after High Court Decision By Nancy Frazier O’Brien Scalia, Anthony Kennedy, Clarence words, ‘the hideous monster whose said the Affordable Care Act “forces Catholic News Service Thomas and Samuel Alito, who would devouring jaws ... spare neither sex an abortion agenda on the American have overturned the entire law as an nor age, nor high nor low, nor sacred people unlike anything seen since Roe The U.S. Supreme Court’s June 28 unconstitutional violation of the Com- nor profane,’” said the dissenting v. Wade,” the 1973 Supreme Court de- decision upholding the health reform merce Clause. opinion, written by Scalia. cision that lifted most state restrictions law makes it even more urgent for By forcing those who are young and The decisions do not affect other on abortion. Congress to act to fix the law’s “fun- healthy to purchase health insurance, lawsuits against the health reform Criticizing the law’s “numerous an- damental flaws” on abortion funding, the law compels those who do not law’s requirement that most religious ti-life provisions and mandates,” Yoest conscience protection and immigrants’ wish to participate in a particular mar- employers must provide contracep- said, “Congress must repeal these pro- access to health care, the U.S. bishops ketplace to do so, the dissenters said. tives, including some abortion-caus- visions and ensure that any health care said. “If Congress can reach out and com- ing drugs, and sterilization to their law respects life.” The court found that although the mand even those furthest removed employees at no cost. Those cases are individual mandate in the 2010 health The opinions issued by the court from an interstate market to partici- still in lower courts and have not yet June 28 actually involved four sepa- reform law does not pass constitution- pate in the market, then the Commerce reached the Supreme Court. al muster under the Commerce Clause rate challenges to the constitutional- Clause becomes a font of unlimited But Charmaine Yoest, president and ity of the health reform law. The court of the Constitution, it can be upheld power, or in [Alexander] Hamilton’s CEO of Americans United for Life, as an acceptable exercise of Congress’ first had to decide whether the Anti- taxing powers. Injunction Act, which says no tax can In a 65-page opinion announced by be challenged in court before it is due, Chief Justice John Roberts, five mem- Bishop McFadden’s precluded a challenge to the Afford- bers of the court upheld the Patient able Care Act until after the individual Protection and Affordable Care Act mandate takes effect in 2014. The ma- in full but limited the federal govern- Statement on jority decided that it did not. ment’s right to withhold its share of The next question was whether the Medicaid funding from states that do individual mandate – also called a not expand the health program for the Supreme Court Ruling “shared responsibility payment” – ex- low-income and disabled as mandated Shortly after the Supreme Court’s June 28 ruling upholding the Patient Pro- ceeded Congress’ authority to “regu- by the law. tection and Affordable Care Act, Bishop Joseph P. McFadden released the late commerce” or to impose taxes. “The U.S. Conference of Catholic following statement: Roberts played the key role in decid- Bishops has not joined in efforts to re- Today’s decision by the Supreme Court to uphold the Affordable Care Act ing that, siding with the dissenters on peal the law in its entirety, and we do is a disappointment for me and the Church of Harrisburg. It does not address the commerce question but with the not do so today,” said a USCCB news the three main reasons why the U.S. Catholic bishops ultimately opposed majority on the tax question. release issued shortly after the deci- final passage of Affordable Care Act. If the mandate had been overturned, sion. “The decision of the Supreme the court would have had to decide Court neither diminishes the moral im- Those being: whether the entire health law must perative to ensure decent health care • It allows use of federal funds to pay for elective abortions and for plans fall if one section does – the so-called for all, nor eliminates the need to cor- that cover such abortions. This contradicts longstanding federal policy. “severability” issue. But the affirma- rect [the law’s] fundamental flaws.” tion of the mandate made that question Joining Roberts in the major- • The ACA does not provide essential conscience protection. People of moot. ity opinion were Justices Ruth Bader faith will now be forced to either violate deeply held religious beliefs or pay Finally, the court faced the ques- Ginsburg, Stephen Breyer, Sonia So- crippling fines because of the HHS mandate that forces religious and other tion of whether Congress could pe- tomayor and Elena Kagan, although employers to cover sterilization and contraception, including abortifacient nalize states that opt out of the law’s Ginsburg differed from the other four drugs. on whether the mandate was constitu- requirement to expand their Medicaid tional under the Commerce Clause. • The ACA fails to treat immigrant workers and their families fairly, leav- programs. In its early years the expan- “The federal government does not ing them worse off by not allowing them to purchase health coverage in the sion is mostly funded by the federal have the power to order people to buy new exchanges created under the law, even if they use their own money. government, but states are expected to health insurance ... [but] does have the The Catholic bishops of the United States, for nearly a century, have been take over funding the coverage in later power to impose a tax on those without and continue to be consistent advocates for comprehensive health care re- years. health insurance,” the Roberts opinion form to ensure access to life-affirming health care for all, especially the The court ruled that the federal gov- says. The mandate “is therefore con- poorest and the most vulnerable. ernment cannot threaten states with stitutional, because it can reasonably I urge all to continue to ask Congress to pass, and the Administration to the loss of their existing Medicaid be read as a tax.” sign, legislation to correct the three main flaws mentioned. funding if they do not participate in Dissenting were Justices Antonin the expanded Medicaid program. Distress Remains over ‘Show Me Your Papers’ Part of Immigration Ruling

By Mark Pattison “We are encouraged that the court er bishops in Arizona, as they prepare vision might separate families, create Catholic News Service did not rule it [the provision] consti- to respond to the implementation of the possibility of racial profiling even tutional,” said Archbishop Jose H. this provision and its potential human if unintended by the law, heighten fear In what one observer called “the ju- Gomez of Los Angeles, chairman of consequences.” in the immigrant community, jeopar- dicial equivalent of white smoke,” im- the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Mi- The archbishop said the U.S. bish- dize community policing, and not fix migration advocates were largely happy gration, in a statement. “Implementa- ops would ask state legislators to the federal immigration policy which with the June 25 Supreme Court ruling tion of this provision could lead to the “pursue humane reform on the fed- many across the political spectrum that struck down three key provisions of separation of families and undermine eral level” rather than the state level. have said is broken.” Arizona’s own immigration law. the church’s ability to minister to the “Humane enforcement of our nation’s They added the Supreme Court’s However, they voiced distress over immigrant population.” laws are part of any solution, but en- reversal of the other three provisions the one part of the law the high court Archbishop Gomez said, “The forcement by itself, unjustly adminis- of the law “substantially upheld” the kept intact: the “show me your papers” court’s decision to strike down the tered, only leads to abuses and family view that the state law “is not good for provision. other provisions of the Arizona law breakdown.” our state and not good law.” Because of “certain limitations,” the reaffirms the strong role of the federal Arizona’s Catholic bishops, in a The Arizona bishops said there were court said, such checks do not “interfere government in regulating immigra- separate statement June 25, said they convinced that “immigration policy is with the federal immigration scheme.” tion.” believed the “show me your papers” the responsibility of the federal gov- However, the decision also said the pro- With regard to the court allowing provision “will not enhance security, ernment assuring that there is no great vision would face further scrutiny and checks of people’s papers, he added: benefit the economy of our state, or discrepancy throughout the nation on could later be found unconstitutional. “We stand in solidarity with our broth- foster its well-being. Rather, this pro- how immigrants are treated.” JULY 6, 2012, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS - 3

Local Church News

Position Available Part-Time Vacancy Help College Students Cemetery Maintenance Live Their Catholic Faith & Service

Franklin & Marshall College Catholic weekly campus Mass and coordinating the Harrisburg Catholic Administrative Services has an immediate Campus Ministry is seeking a Lay Catholic liturgical leadership team; providing pas- opening at Holy Saviour Cemetery, 3420 N. Susquehanna Trail Campus Minister, a part-time, ten-month toral care to students; coordinating annual York, PA 17406. Applicants must have skills in grounds main- professional position. Needed to assist in retreats; mentoring and guiding the student tenance. The ability to operate a backhoe is essential. Other directing our vibrant Catholic Campus pastoral leadership team in planning, imple- equipment that will be used: tractor, pickup, mowers and a va- Ministry (CCM), and inspire continued fu- menting and evaluating spiritual, service, riety of small equipment related to cemetery maintenance and ture growth. The CCM is a Christ-centered and social activities. We offer competitive operation. Must be able to work within a team and be able to community serving students in a university hourly rate, along with the opportunity to demonstrate tact, courtesy and diplomacy. campus environment. The Campus Minister mold and shape the present-day and future Applicant must have valid, clean PA driver’s license. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Must be able to work in images the presence of Christ in a special faithful of the Church. All interested, quali- all weather conditions, to tight deadlines and be able to lift and way for students looking to connect with the fied applicants should submit a résumé and move items up to 100 lbs. Catholic Church in a constantly-changing cover letter by July 2012 to: Résumé & cover letter world. Responsibilities include: creating Rev. Michael E. Messner should be sent to: innovative ways to bring people together; Catholic Campus Minister [email protected] responding credibly, intelligently, and sen- (Franklin & Marshall College) or mailed to: sitively to inquiry about the Catholic faith; c/o Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Human Resources Department providing formal and informal opportunities 558 W. Walnut St, Lancaster, PA 17603 4800 Union Deposit Rd for young adult faith formation; attending [email protected] Harrisburg, PA 17111

Joshua Po of St. Joan of Arc School in Hershey ral- lies for school School Choice Success! choice during a gathering at the By AB Hill of students attend the school of their choice, state Capitol in May to cele- Special to The Witness including Catholic schools. The EITC 2.0 pro- gram will help thousands more by creating spe- brate the EITC School choice advocates are celebrating a big program. cial scholarships up to $8,500 ($15,000 for spe- victory in Harrisburg this weekend! Governor cial education students) particularly for income Tom Corbett signed the tax code bill that ex- eligible students in the lowest performing 15% pands the existing Educational Improvement of public schools. Tax Credit (EITC) program, eliminates the de- The Bishops of Pennsylvania declared school lay for some companies that wish to contrib- ute, and creates another category of tax-credit choice to be a defining social justice issue of supported scholarships called Educational Im- our society. This expansion of EITC moves provement Scholarship Credits (EISC) targeted Pennsylvania one step closer to a system of ed- at students in neighborhoods with perpetually ucation that truly reinforces that parents – not underperforming public schools. the state – are the primary educators of their Both EITC 1.0 and EITC 2.0 programs, as children. they are being called, are funded by companies (Hill is Communications Director of the that contribute to scholarship organizations in Pennsylvania Catholic Conference – the public exchange for a tax credit. The longstanding affairs arm of Pennsylvania’s Catholic bishops EITC 1.0 program has helped tens of thousands and the Catholic dioceses of Pennsylvania.) JEN REED, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS

Diocese Thanked for Contributions to Collections July 8 – St. Peter Son Korean Community Church Bishop Joseph P. McFadden recently received letters of thanks for Dedication, Summerdale, 10 a.m. the contributions that the people of the diocese made to the 2011 Col- July 9 – Fiat Days, Mount St. Mary’s lection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe, and to the 2011 Seminary, Emmitsburg, Md. Retirement Fund for Religious. Cardinal Justin Rigali, Archbishop Emeritus of Philadelphia and July 10 – Solemn Closing of Forty Hours, Chairman of the USCCB Subcommittee on the Church in Central St. Benedict the Abbot Church, and Eastern Europe, acknowledged the $33,632.38 that the people of Lebanon, 7 p.m. the diocese gave to last year’s Collection for the Church in Central July 11 – Ordinations of Auxiliary Bishops and Eastern Europe. “As a result of your efforts, the Subcommittee of the Diocese of Brooklyn, Msgr. Raymond was able to award $6.1 million dollars to 327 different projects in Chappetto and Msgr. Paul Sanchez, 2011,” Cardinal Rigali wrote. He noted that the contributions “will Brooklyn, N.Y. continue to help rebuild churches, support vocations, and strengthen July 15 – Mass and Groundbreaking, pastoral and charitable outreach especially in areas formerly under Saint Matthew Church, Dauphin, 10:15 a.m. communist control.” In her letter Sister Janice Bader, CPPS, Executive Director of the July 16-17 – PCC Administrative Board National Religious Retirement Office, noted that the diocese con- Meeting, Cardinal Keeler Center, Harrisburg tributed $56,275.42 to last year’s collection, bringing the diocesan July 17-18 – Keynote Address, School contribution total to $1,305,975.27. “Religious today, as always, Pastor Institute, Notre Dame University continue to make an impact on our society. Even as they age, their July 22 – Kickoff Mass for World Youth Day commitment to the ministry of their community, their prayer and 2013, Holy Name of Jesus Church, spiritual life are vibrant testimony to the faithfulness they promised Harrisburg, noon. so many years ago,” Sister Janice wrote. “Your commitment to them is a heartfelt testimony to their faithfulness.” 4 - THE CATHOLIC WITNESS, JULY 6, 2012

Catholic Commentary HHS Mandate Latest in Social Justice Priorities: Line of Religious Crises Life and Religious Liberty

By Christine M. Williams By George Weigel Special to The Witness Special to The Witness (The Media Relations office of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops At this critical moment in history, there are two social justice priorities for has produced four articles on religious liberty issues in America. The article pre- the Catholic Church in the United States: the defense of life at all stages and in sented here is the third in the series.) all conditions, and the defense of religious freedom for all. During this Fort- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regulation that would force employers, including Catholic institutions, to pay, directly or indirectly, for night for Freedom, in which the U.S. bishops are calling all Catholics to pray insurance for sterilization and contraceptives, including abortion-inducing drugs, and work for religious freedom, it’s important to reflect on the linkage between stands as a religious liberty crisis. Scholars see it as the continuation of struggles these two great causes. faced by people of faith throughout the nation’s history. As the language of the First Amendment to the Con- John Garvey, president of The Catholic University of America in Washington, said stitution indicates, religious that the first battle over religious liberty in the United States dealt with the estab- lished church of Virginia, the Church of England, after the Revolutionary War. “It freedom in the United States had been a thorn in the side of dissenting Protestants – Baptists and Presbyterians has always been understood as in particular – who for theological reasons objected to paying for the support of any one of a cluster of fundamen- George established church,” he said. In response, Thomas Jefferson, in 1777, drafted Vir- tal freedoms—spheres of free Weigel ginia’s religious freedom law that disestablished the church. The entire situation had thought and action essential to a “powerful influence” on the adoption of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitu- tion in 1791, Garvey said. individual liberty and civil so- The First Amendment’s preclusion of an established church and support of the ciety. That idea of constitution- free exercise of religion was intended to put all faiths on equal footing. That may be ally limited government—a government that makes why religious people of various stripes become political allies. Today, for example, no theological judgments (religious freedom), that does not control the media even religious groups that support contraception often have opposed the HHS man- (freedom of the press), that does not control thought and culture (free speech), date because it forces other believers to pay for contraceptives, in violation of their consciences. and that does not occupy all the “space” in society (freedom of assembly)— It is not just Catholics who have known prejudice. Garvey called a series of laws rests, philosophically, on the premise of fundamental human equality. against the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Mormons, “the most Yet the premise is counterintuitive. We know that all men and women are not extended form of religious persecution that we have undertaken here in America.” created equal in intelligence, beauty, wealth, linguistic skills, or ability to hit a Catholics faced distrust when immigrating into the country when it was essentially curveball. Everything we see, every day, everywhere, speaks of human inequal- Protestant. Many non-Catholics were concerned about how Catholics viewed the role of religion in politics and justified anti-Catholic policies by arguing that Cath- ity. How, then, sustain a constitutional order of freedom on the basis of human olics had an allegiance to Rome that precluded them equality? Is equality a pious fiction, a noble lie we from being faithful American citizens, he said. tell ourselves? Much of the prejudice against Catholics played out In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jef- in opposition to parochial schools. State governments ferson tried to solve this problem by reference to a opposed providing funds to aid Catholic schools that often were founded in response to public schools that fundamental human equality, and to “self-evident” required prayer from Protestant Bibles. Some Members rights reflecting that equality, that were “endowed” of Congress attempted to block all government aid that in us by “Nature, and Nature’s God.” Today, when could flow to religiously affiliated schools with the Blaine Amendment in 1875. It the idea of divinely constructed “human nature” has disappeared from our high never became law, but similar legislation was adopted by many state legislatures culture (and a lot of our law), that argument is under severe pressure. Jews during the 1800s. Those laws are still in place in 37 states. Joseph Viteritti, professor of public policy at Hunter College in New York, said and Christians can argue that their commitment to the premise of civil equality that conflict over religious schools was not limited to Catholic schools. A law de- derives from obedience to the commands of the God of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, signed to discriminate against Lutheran schools when anti-German sentiment was and Jesus, in various forms of the Golden Rule; but will such an argument con- at its height following World War I was struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court in vince non-believers? Meyer v. Nebraska. In his 1993 encyclical, “Veritatis Splendor” (“The Splendor of Truth”), Another important U.S. Supreme Court decision is Pierce v. Society of Sisters in 1925, which struck down an Oregon law that required all young people, eight- to Blessed John Paul II proposed an imaginative solution to this problem, which 16-years-of-age, to attend public schools. It was aimed particularly at Catholics, is fundamental to all democracies and especially acute in democracies soaked though it hurt all religious minorities. in the solvents of aggressive secularism and its companion, radical skepticism. “That case is very important in the school choice movement because it basically There is a way in which all men and women, unequal-in-every-other-aspect-of- said that while the state has an interest in educating children, the primary guardian their-lives, are equal, the Pope suggested: “Before the demands of morality all of the child is the parent,” Viteritti said. “Schools, in addition to teaching basic skills, also teach values, and good parenting involves the inculcation of values in children.” are absolutely equal,” he wrote. Everyone is equal before the demands of the Viteritti also said that crises in religious liberty continue today with the newest fundamental moral law that we can know by reason. immigrant group, Muslims, who face distrust and are unfairly associated with radi- What are those demands? What are those moral truths? Lying is wrong. Theft calism and violence. of what rightly belongs to another is wrong. Everyone must honor promises, “Disagreement over religion is part and parcel of life. It has always been with us vows, and legal contracts. All must be free to seek truth in the depths of con- and will always be with us,” he said. “It’s something that’s been with us since the pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock.” science, without social, cultural, or governmental coercion. (Christine Williams is a Massachusetts-based writer.) And the inviolability of every innocent human life must be respected from its beginning to its end. These fundamental moral truths can be known by anyone willing to think The Catholic Witness carefully. Recognizing them does not require any prior theological commit- OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF HARRISBURG ments (although belief in the God of the Bible certainly shortens the path to- ward those truths). These truths are, if you will, built into us. We do not invent Most Rev. Joseph P. McFadden Publisher them; we discover them. The fundamental democratic premise of the radical, inalienable, civil equality Telephone Jennifer Reed of all citizens is at the root of the American constitutional order—the American Managing Editor 717-657-4804 ext. 201 way of being a political community. That premise is no pious fiction, no noble FAX 717-657-7673 Staff lie. It can be “demonstrated” and defended, by reason. And that defense leads Email: [email protected] Chris Heisey Emily M. 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Local Church News For Sister Eileen McGowan, St. Joan of Arc School is Home By Emily M. Albert all by hand. That summer and fall, she The Catholic Witness took computer courses and still she and the other teachers take continuing Smiling and laughing to herself, education classes. Sister Eileen Marie McGowan, princi- Sister Eileen can relate to her teach- pal of St. Joan of Arc School in Her- ers as a teacher. She had taught for shey for 25 years, stops and remembers 15 years before being assigned as a one of her favorite and most amusing principal and through her 25 years at moments of being a principal. the school has continued to teach 8th It was Valentine’s Day and she was grade religion class and as well as one walking down the hallway. Just in of the classes for religious education front of her was a first grader walking for the parish. This is important to her with a heart shaped Jell-O jiggler in in so many ways, first and foremost, his hand. As she watched him, she be- “it keeps me in tune with the teach- gan to notice how this jiggler couldn’t ers.” She explained that when there quite stay in his hands. “It landed on are changes for teachers, she also has the floor a few times, up against a few to adapt to those changes for her class- lockers and even at one point it was on room. the door of the bathroom,” she remem- And there have been many changes bered with a slight giggle in her voice. over the course of 25 years. Sister “I eventually passed the student and Eileen is proud of these changes and continued my way to my office. A few achievements, such as the after school minutes later the same student walked program, WINGS, Welcome in God’s into my office and offered me the Jell- O as a Valentine’s Gift! I began to Spirit, where students can stay in a EMILY M. ALBERT, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS safe afterschool environment until laugh so hard I was in tears. There is a Sister Eileen Marie McGowan, principal of St. Joan of Arc School in Hershey for good chance that had I not seen what 6pm. This program offers many ac- 25 years, stands by a statue of the Blessed Mother that graces the outside of the tivities and afterschool sports. In 1996 happened to the Jell-O, I might have school. eaten it.” the cafeteria was transformed to be Sister Eileen, a Daughter of Mercy here,” she shared, smiling. should keep driving. After PTO meet- a part of the middle school program Sister, grew up in Hershey and had The first day she arrived she was ings and discussion this first conflict and a new gym was built. They have a been a student at St. Joan of Arc. Her welcomed with a unique dilemma. was solved by creating a beautiful preschool program and an all day kin- first day back to the school as principal Upon pulling into the parking lot, she new playground for the children on dergarten class; both curriculums have was unique, she remembers. “It still noticed a large group of people in a the other side of the school, away from increased the enrollment. Sister Eileen smelled and looked like the way I had disagreement. It had been a mix of the street, and a nice, natural boarder noted that from her first few years at left it.” “I remember when I was in 2nd parents and some local residents dis- of bushes planted instead of the fence. the school they only had one class of grade, there was a statue of the Blessed agreeing on a fence that the parents This was the first of Sister Eileen’s each grade, they are now up to some Mother but she wasn’t in the usual wanted the school to put up to keep many accomplishments as principal. 365 students and have two classes of blue, she was painted in pink. That the children safe during recess. Sister Even though Sister Eileen was ini- each grade. They have grown from 12 was my favorite color, and I thought it Eileen recalled that at that moment she tially apprehensive to return home, teachers to 20 teachers. The school has was special for me. The statue is still couldn’t help but to think if maybe she St. Joan of Arc has been a perfect fit. also received several different grants Sometimes going home can be hard, to implement an anti-bully campaign, but trying to make new contacts in a a healthy eating campaign and renova- brand new home can be even more tions to their playground. 25th Annual difficult. And in this way, Sister Eileen The Olweus bully prevention proj- had a head start. She already knew ect started about 10 years ago, when Diocesan-Wide much of the community and had lots teacher Judi Caldwell applied for the of contacts. She has been happy to grant. The teachers went through a Pilgrimage to the spend time with her family who live training program that was then shared National Shrine just down the road. Her brother’s chil- with the students who take it very se- dren were taught at the school and she riously. “No one wants to be called a Grotto of Our can visit her mother, who is 92. bully. If approached on the subject, stu- Lady of Lourdes The late Monsignor Leo Bierster dents will burst in tears at the thought also played an active role in Sister Ei- of being a bully,” commented Sister leen’s adjustment from teacher to prin- Eileen. The students have also adapted cipal. Sister Eileen thoughtfully spoke extremely well to the Highmark health August 2 from about Monsignor, “He was the perfect and wellness program that emphasizes mentor for a new principal. He had 10 a.m.-4 p.m. healthy eating and exercise, which has past experience as Superintendant of Emmitsburg, Maryland also been adopted into the WINGS Schools and he was never wrong. He program. “I was worried about how Bishop William J. Waltersheid, would always say, ‘Don’t worry Sis- ter, it will be ok.’ And it always was.” they would take to the fresh fruit at Solemn Novena in Auxiliary Bishop of Pittsburgh, She continued, “It was very hard to see lunch, but the first day they gobbled it Honor of Our Lady Principal Celebrant and Homilist him retire, still today I can hear him right up!” Sister Eileen shared. Sister Eileen is a principal, teacher, of Mount Carmel tell me everything will be ok.” In 25 years Sister Eileen has contin- Eucharistic Minister, and a parish The day of prayer will include ued to help her school grow into the council member. She appreciates that July 8-15, 7 p.m. the Sacrament of Reconciliation, future: from her first year there, when the teachers and all faculty and staff at At the Carmel of Jesus, Rosary and Mass at the Grotto much of the paperwork, grading and the school have made the environment so loving and much like a family. And Mary and Joseph (weather permitting), a Marian bus scheduling was done with paper and pencil, to today where they have a she looks forward to the future to con- 430 Monastery Road, Elysburg PA Conference, Act of Consecration plentiful computer room, smart boards tinue to thrive and maintain the family Holy Mass and sermon preached to Mary, and a Holy Hour. in every classroom as of this sum- atmosphere. While her St. Joan of Arc daily by Father Jonathan Sawicki Pilgrims must bring a boxed mer, most classrooms have at least students are important to her, she also lunch and water. For general infor- one computer in them, and the entire feels a strong connection to the stu- On Monday, July 16 at 5:30 p.m., dents in the religious education classes mation about the day, contact Dea- school has wifi. It was after her first celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of year there, when graduation was just whom she prepares for Confirmation Mount Carmel with Bishop William con Michael Grella at 717-939- an hour or two away and the buses and with whom she wants to share Waltersheid, Auxiliary Bishop of 6431 (home) 717-379-8083 (cell), had made the request for the new bus her faith, even if only once a week. “I Pittsburgh. or [email protected]. schedule to be given day, that Sister want these students to know I’m here Eileen thought, “Never again” doing it for them.” 6 - THE CATHOLIC WITNESS, JULY 6, 2012

Faith and Life

Summer Camp for People Beneath the Surface By Jen Reed (that certainly with Mental Disabilities The Catholic Witness would have Jen Reed been easy to August 12-17 Thirteen years ago this August, I walked do). I returned i witness Camp Kirchenwald, near Hershey into his office for the first time. his call. The Diocese of Harrisburg will sponsor this annual summer camp for The clutter was rampant. Volumes of “What do adults with mental disabilities. The camp is designed for adults, ages 18 books double- and triple-stacked on heav- you think and older, with mild to moderate mental retardation and no significant ing bookcases, dozens of others piled askew about work- behavioral problems. Camperships are available for participants. Con- on the desk, loose leaf pages with scribbled ing for The tact the Diocesan Family Ministries Office at 717-657-4804 or fami- notes strewn about, a rabbit-ear television Witness?” he [email protected]. without remote, several tobacco pouches, asked. “I want one frequently used pipe, and all variety of to offer you Would you like to volunteer or sponsor a camper? chips and pretzels seemingly within arms’ the job.” Volunteers and sponsors are needed for Camp Kirchenwald. The reach. “You start a week from Wednesday,” he camp is seeking full-time and part-time staff. No experience is neces- That the memory of my first encounter told me, before I even had a chance to con- sary, but those with experience in fishing, camping, hiking, and arts with Father T. Ronald Haney centers more sider. and crafts are especially welcome. The camp is also in need of nurses. on his chaotic office than on the priest him- For all of his quirkiness, his abilities, his Attendance at training is required for all new volunteers. self will come as no surprise to those who sarcasm and his sense of humor, Father The diocese is also seeking donations to help defray the cost for knew him. Haney illustrated for me that priests are campers to attend this annual event. A full week of camp costs $475, But in many ways, people too, with but donations in any amount are welcome. his corner office likes and dislikes, If you’re interested in volunteering, or if you’d like to sponsor a here at The Catho- imperfections and campership, contact the Diocesan Family Ministries Office at 717-657- lic Witness truly emotions. 4804 or [email protected]. reflected him: You Especially in the had to look beyond nearly seven years the surface to find we worked together, the true character. he was always there The job interview for me, in the mo- Rachel’s I had with him in the ments big and small. summer of ’99 was During my wedding, Vineyard Retreat anything but run- he spoke kind words of-the mill. He sat that I’ll forever trea- August 3-5 across from me at sure. If he thought Mariawald Renewal Center, Reading PA his desk, and cleared I was putting too a chair of his brief- much pressure on Space is limited – Please register early case and sweater so myself, he would Totally Confidential I could sit. I rested tell me to relax. Contact Joy: 717-788-4959 or email my portfolio across When the Steelers [email protected] or visit my lap as he flicked won a big game, he www.rachelsvineyard.org a lighter to smoke would call me into his pipe. If you are suffering from the pain and hurt of an abortion expe- his office the next It was my fourth day to relive the key rience, we invite you to attend this healing weekend. If you are interview out of the mother, father, grandparent, sibling or medical personnel in- plays. college, and my first Father Haney was volved with this experience, this weekend is for you. There is no Photo of Father Haney by C.A. Blahusch with a priest. a wordsmith, spoken judgment, only love, mercy, compassion and forgiveness, as we “So, you went to and written. He journey together to place that begins with the darkness of choice Lebanon Catholic? That’s good,” he said as was eager to offer opinion and commentary, and ends in the healing arms of our Lord Jesus. All inquiries are he glanced at my résumé. even if unwarranted. Yet the most poignant totally confidential. He leafed through the sampling of articles moments I shared with him were those of si- I presented until he was satisfied with what he saw, I guess. Though I didn’t know it lence. After I had a surgery, he visited me in The Friends of Carmel JMJ Seeks Members then, you had to get right to the point with the hospital and called regularly to check up to Help Support Discalced Carmelites Father Haney, so I’m glad I didn’t save the on things. When my cousin was born prema- best writings for last. Most of them were turely with kidney failure, he offered prayers The Carmel of Jesus, Mary and Joseph was founded at the monastery in Elys- news articles and feature pieces from an in- burg in 2009 at the invitation of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, former Bishop of Har- and Masses. When our nation was attacked ternship with my hometown newspaper, and on September 11, we watched the television risburg. The Discalced Carmelites needed an additional convent as the Valparaiso a handful of writings from college. Nebraska location had become overfilled. The solemn blessing and enclosure together in shock, tears and prayer. took place on Aug. 24, 2009, on the 447th anniversary of the first formation by His face brightened for a moment when St. Teresa of Avila. I showed him a few snippets I had written Six years ago, when he said he wanted me The Friends of Carmel JMJ is a new organization of volunteers who have come that spring for TV Host magazine before the to become managing editor for The Witness, together to provide support and financial assistance to the nuns. Since the nuns publication had been discontinued. I asked him, “What’s the best piece of advice live a completely enclosed life, they are dependent on the charity of others for I relaxed. you can give?” their material needs. The Friends of Carmel JMJ aspire to grow the network of Then, just as quickly, his smile turned to a “Remember that you can’t please every- friends and the corresponding invaluable benefits which can be attained. frown, and my stomach flip flopped. I won- body all of the time. Just do your work and If you were aware of an opportunity to help those truly in need, and at the same dered what could have gone wrong so fast. time acquire graces for you, your loved ones, the Church and society, would you trust your judgment.” be interested? “You worked at TV Host? I used to sub- It’s funny how significant words and Friends of Carmel JMJ share their gifts to sustain and enable growth in the scribe to that, you know,” he said. He shared moments come to the forefront of contemplative community because we know that faith without works is vain (1 pondered why the magazine was no longer in your memory when you mourn the loss of production, then relayed the account of the Corinthians 13:2). The value and results of our help are not immediately appar- someone who left their imprint on your life. ent, though we know through faith that the prayers of consecrated souls are so inconvenience of signing up for another pub- dear to God. Thanks and appreciation are not available, though we know charity lication to keep the schedule of his favorite Thinking of Father Haney in these days since that gains acclaim and praise in this world gain no eternal merit (Matt 6:16). The shows. his death, I recall a priest and friend who nuns, in their gratitude, respond “May God reward you,” a simple reminder of the He posed a few questions: What knowl- genuinely cared for me and wanted the best source of all good and the proper end for our actions. edge did I have of the Church? Had I ever for my life. Please visit the web site www.friendsofcarmeljmj.org. You can register for the Now I sit here in the corner office that quarterly newsletter to learn more and stay up-to-date with the community. There read The Witness? What kind of articles did I is contact information and listings of assistance that is needed. There is a Reli- most enjoy writing? he occupied for 30 years, and I think of him, gious Store with invaluable and practical hand-made items for you and for gifts And he spoke highly of the rest of the staff just as I have done nearly every day since his to loved ones. Please make use of Mass cards and prayer requests for your most and the talents they brought to the paper. retirement six years ago. All that remains of his important intentions. Watch for upcoming activities including Feasts and Profes- Ten minutes after I entered his office, he in this space is the rosebush that grows outside sion of Vows. It is a blessing to be able to join the Mass at their chapel; either a shuffled me out the door. the window and the old television, still without quiet daily Mass or the High Mass with the nuns singing behind the grille; it’s the a remote. prayer you will never forget. On my 40-minute drive back home to Blessed John Paul II, on the contemplative orders, reminds us: “In this way, Lebanon, I considered what it might be like He visited me here a few times in his retire- through the many charisms of spiritual and apostolic life bestowed on them by to work for the Church, and with Father ment, and admired how bright and clean his the Holy Spirit, they have helped to make the mystery and mission of the Church Haney. And I liked it. former office had become. Maybe, just for old shine forth, and in doing so have contributed to the renewal of society.” By the time I arrived home, there was a time’s sake, I’ll fill it up now and then with Share the joy! Let us give thanks to God by remembering the consecrated souls message for me that he had called. I figured in our prayers and help as you can to support vocations here in the Diocese of stacks of books, random papers, and a mish- Harrisburg out of love of God, for the good of souls, the strength of the Church, he had a follow-up question to ask, or that mash of trinkets. After all, it’s not the surface and this world so in need of renewal. I had left something behind in his office that counts. JULY 6, 2012, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS - 7

Faith and Life Outreach Program at Good Shepherd Parish Responds to Seniors’ Needs

By Jen Reed cific request for help, but if The Catholic Witness a need arises in the future, they know they can contact Sometimes, a simple the parish for assistance. phone call can make a world In 2012, Senior Search of difference in a person’s contacted 261 parishioners. life. That figure didn’t include More than ten years ago, parishioners in nursing Good Shepherd Parish in homes or assisted living Camp Hill initiated its Se- facilities, or those who are nior Search program, an very visible and active in outreach effort designed to the parish on a regular basis. connect with and provide Father Helwig pointed out assistance to parishioners that connecting with senior who are 80 years of age or citizens is a means of re- older. sponding to our responsibil- With lists of senior citi- ity for others, and of prac- zen parishioners and their ticing the corporal works of contact information at hand, mercy – feeding the hungry, parish volunteers spend sev- giving drink to the thirsty, eral weeks every other year clothing the naked, visiting calling up and reaching out the imprisoned, sheltering to seniors. the homeless, visiting the “When we call, our aim sick and burying the dead. is to let them know that “It’s a way in which we we’re here and that we care can reach out into the par- about them, and to ask if JEN REED, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS ish and let people know that there is anything we can do At Good Shepherd Parish in Camp Hill, the Senior Search program reaches out to assist the needs of we want to respond to their for them,” said volunteer parishioners who are 80 years of age and older. Parish volunteers – like Anne Boyle, left, and Gail O’Brien, needs,” Father Helwig said. Gail O’Brien, who coordi- center – staff the biennial program with the support of Father Paul Helwig, pastor, right. “It also carries that spiritual nates the biennial project. connection with the parish. “We can connect them to services they cerned mail carrier phoned the Depart- tension of the parish’s Caring Team, If they’re living in another parish ter- might need.” ment of Aging about the sisters’ plight an umbrella organization that provides ritory in a nursing home but are still Transportation seems to be at the top when he became concerned about their services which include meals, transpor- registered here and the parish is a place of the list of requests from seniors at health. tation, home visitation, hospital visita- they consider home, our contact reas- Good Shepherd, though others seek A call from the Department of Aging tion and meets various other needs of sures them that we haven’t forgotten assistance for regular meals or even a to Good Shepherd was the parish’s first parishioners. them.” friendly ear. notification about the sisters’ situation. “While the purpose of the Senior Those who volunteer with the Senior “We do find that some of the people Immediately, parish volunteers began Search is to connect or communicate Search program at Good Shepherd hope we call are lonely, and believe me, supplying Ann and Theresa with meals with the parishioners who are over 80 that other parishes would be inspired to they’re happy sometimes just to talk to and offering other forms of assistance. years old, the program volunteers can implement it for their parishioners as someone, and we can do that too,” said The court assigned a guardian to Ann come back to the Caring Team with well. volunteer Anne Boyle. “Our efforts are and Theresa, and they soon moved into their information, and then the Car- “It does involve quite a bit of work, all about making a connection and find- a nursing home where they received ing team can take care of the needs but you always come away with more ing out as much as we can about them.” the care they needed until they died a for transportation, for meals, or for re- than you give,” Mrs. O’Brien remarked. The Senior Search program was im- few years later. sources available through certain agen- “It’s so gratifying, especially when you plemented as a result of a near tragedy Ann and Theresa’s situation prompt- cies,” noted Father Paul Helwig, pastor. find so many people who are doing well in 2000 surrounding two elderly sisters ed Good Shepherd Parish to put a senior “It’s proactive in the sense that we’re and – for those who need help – ways who were members of Good Shepherd. citizen outreach program into place. reaching out, and I think that some- to assist them. We love doing it, and we The women – Ann and Theresa – “Shame on us, we didn’t realize that times it opens a door for them to share intend to keep up the effort.” looked after each other as best they those sisters weren’t coming to Mass some information, rather than being in “This program helps to keep the arms could from their homes in Lemoyne, any longer,” Mrs. O’Brien reflected. a position where they have to call us of the parish around its people,” she but stopped attending Mass once Ann “We were so embarrassed that this hap- and ask if there is anything we can do said. was no longer able to drive. When the pened that we made up our mind that it to help,” he said. (Priests or parish staff interested in restaurant that they habitually visited wasn’t going to happen again, and so In that way, the initiative also plants implementing the Senior Search pro- for meals went out of business, their we began the Senior Search.” seeds in the minds of the seniors. Per- gram in their parish are encouraged to nutrition suffered. Eventually, a con- The Senior Search program is an ex- haps they currently don’t have a spe- contact Gail O’Brien at 717-763-7808.)

Save The Date: Catholic Charities Notre Dame Catholic Charities Football Game Raffle

Come and See Dinner Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Harrisburg is sponsoring a Notre Dame football game raffle for the October 13 game versus Stanford. Mark your calendars now for the annual Catholic Charities Come and First Prize: See Dinner. The event will take place on Monday, November 19 at the • Two tickets to the Notre Dame versus Stanford game on October 13, 2012 Cardinal Keeler Center in Harrisburg. A reception and auction begins at • Two nights lodging at the Comfort Inn in Mishawaka, Ind. 5 p.m. followed by a demonstration at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. The • $200 in spending money guest presenter will be Father Leo Patalinghug, an accomplished writer and popular conference speaker, who will provide an entertaining dem- Second Prize: onstration that evening. Father Leo is the author of Grace Before Meals: • Two tickets to the Notre Dame versus Stanford game on October 13, 2012 Recipes for Family Life. He has been featured in various national media • Two nights lodging at the Comfort Inn in Mishawaka, Ind. outlets and also competed on the Food Network’s hit show “Throw Down • $100 in spending money with Bobby Flay,” where he defeated the world renowned chef in a steak Tickets cost $10 each, and the drawing will be held on August 31. All pro- fajita cooking competition. For more information, contact Christopher ceeds benefit Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Harrisburg. To purchase Meehan, Catholic Charities Director of Development, at 717-657-4804 or tickets, contact Christopher Meehan, Director of Development for Catholic [email protected]. Charities, at 717-657-4804. 8 - THE CATHOLIC WITNESS, JULY 6, 2012

Faith and Life For Father Anthony Dill, Call to Priesthood was Unexpected By Jen Reed The Catholic Witness Having experienced what he called “an average upbringing in the Catholic faith,” Father Anthony Dill says he never expect- ed the call from God to become a priest. He heard it atop Mount Nittany, over- looking State College. The diocese’s newest priest was or- dained by Bishop Joseph P. McFadden at St. Patrick Cathedral in Harrisburg June 30, and shared with The Catholic Witness the story of his discernment just days be- fore his ordination. Raised in St. Theresa Parish in New Cumberland and educated in the West Shore School District, young Anthony – one of four sons of James and Virginia Dill – attended Mass with his family every Sunday and religious education classes on Wednesday evenings. At Red Land High School, he wrestled, ran track and played football. It was “an average high school experi- ence, and an average Catholic education,” he said. After high school graduation, he set out for Penn State University, but during the first semester, found that it wasn’t the fit for him. He was unsettled and unhappy with the atmosphere there. EMILY M. ALBERT, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS Then, he received an invitation to join Father Anthony Dill and his mother, Virginia Dill, share in each other’s joy prior to his ordination to the priesthood. other freshmen for an outdoor Mass on “It was a really powerful conversion ex- Penn State, so the Mass was a strong turn- parish boundary – followed him. Mount Nittany. As the small group hiked, they enjoyed discussions with the priest perience for me,” he said. “It stirred some- ing point.” “Father Malesic has taken care of me among the beauty of God’s creation. An- thing up. It wasn’t a very positive time in “For the first time, I felt an invitation to and has really been patient with me,” Fa- thony was transformed. my life, and I was a little depressed at the priesthood,” he said. “Even though I ther Dill said. “Anyone who is advancing felt rather ignorant about the priesthood, I in the faith makes a lot of mistakes and still felt called.” has a lot of doubts or is just really ignorant Bishop Joseph P. He began to focus on his prayer life. “I in a lot of things, and so he has patiently McFadden imposes his started meditating on Sacred Scripture on helped me to grow.” hands on the head of my own and tried to enjoy a little more After graduating from Messiah, he Deacon Anthony Dill. It is silent time and listen more attentively to was accepted as a diocesan seminarian through the imposition of God,” he noted. and has studied at St. Vincent Seminary hands by the bishop and The experience changed his life. He en- in Latrobe, Pa., and the Pontifical North the consecratory prayer, rolled at Messiah College in Grantham, in silence, that Father Dill American College in Rome. Following Pa., where he found a bit of a disciplined a summer assignment at Good Shepherd was ordained a priest. atmosphere, contentment and friends he Parish in Camp Hill, Father Dill will re- knew well. The transfer marked “the beginning of turn to Rome in the fall to complete stud- my calling, and more of a beginning to ies in Canon Law. feed my curiosity toward a religious voca- Father Dill’s service to the Church tion,” Father Dill recalled. promises to be a blessing, especially for But he was self-conscious about his lack those who supported his formation along of knowledge about the priesthood and the way. Yet no one saw his vocation com- unsure of his ability to effectively explain ing, he says. the Catholic faith, so he sought counsel. “When you talk with other priests and He connected with Father Edward Male- seminarians, they’ll say, ‘Ladies of the sic, who was serving as chaplain at Mes- parish always told me I was going to be a siah College. They formed a strong bond, priest someday.’ But no lady ever said that and when Father Malesic was appointed to me growing up,” Father Dill joked. pastor of Holy Infant Parish in York Ha- “Nobody knew it was coming,” he said. ven, the Dill family – who lived within the “But then again, neither did I.”

Bishop Joseph P. McFadden anoints the palms of Father Anthony Dill with Sacred Chrism during the Rite of Election. EMILY M. ALBERT, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS JULY 6, 2012, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS - 9

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CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS As twilight settles over Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md., diocesan seminarians Daniel O’Leary, standing center, Joey Barvir, far right, and Joshua Cav- ender, background, introduce Quo Vadis Days participants to the game of Glow Necklace Ultimate Frisbee. Diocesan priests and seminarians led the discernment camp, which offers a variety of spiritual and recreational activities for young men. Quo Vadis Camaraderie As nighttime descended upon Emmitsburg June 24, more than 100 young men gathered with dioc- esan priests and close to 40 seminarians on the lush grounds of Mount St. Mary’s Seminary for the first night of Quo Vadis Days, the diocese’s annual voca- tion discernment camp. With storm clouds casting an ethereal scene over the seminary, Quo Vadis Days attendees geared up for their first recreational activity of the week: a spir- ited and competitive game of Glow Necklace Ulti- mate Frisbee with seminarians and priests. The amusing and recreational game contributed to the teambuilding and camaraderie of the discernment camp, held June 24-28 this year. The week offers young men, ages 15-25, an opportunity to discern their vocation and discover the joy of the priesthood. Spiritual offerings included a Eucharistic Procession with Vespers with Bishop Joseph P. McFadden, reci- tation of the Rosary, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, a candlelight procession, and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Diocesan priests and seminarians staffed the camp, leading small-group discussion, answering questions and presenting talks on discernment, Jesus, the priest- hood and seminary experiences. Quo Vadis is Latin for “Where are you going?” Father Joshua Brommer, Administrative Assistant to the Bishop and Diocesan Liturgy Coordinator, enjoys a Legend tells us that St. Peter asked Jesus this ques- spirited game of Ultimate Frisbee with young men participating in this year’s Quo Vadis Days vocation dis- tion on the outskirts of Rome. cernment camp. 10 - THE CATHOLIC WITNESS, JULY 6, 2012

Catholic Sports Report 10,000 Hours is Open to Question Sports Commentary

By Chris Heisey given your score and your handicap are based on The Catholic Witness hard numbers, and if you regress, the numbers do not lie. Back in the early spring, I watched an inter- To make the PGA tour, you must be able to score view with Dan McLaughlin that intrigued me consistently under 70 under pressure on a course in a number of ways and posed a few questions that measures more than 7,000 yards in length. that I have always batted about my mind. Today’s excellent equipment seemingly makes Dan McLaughlin is in his early 30s living in learning the game easier than ever before. Balls central Oregon, where he has devoted the past today fly 25 percent longer, while drivers boast several years to playing golf. He’s single, not higher launch angles and irons have expanded independently wealthy, but what makes him sweet spots that help the average ball striker to unique is that he set about a goal a few years be better than mediocre. All combined, the game ago that is more than meets the eye. appears easier, yet the hole remains four inches in As a photographer for the Chattanooga Times diameter and the premium of being a great putter Free Press after graduating from the University has not changed. If you want to play sub-par golf, of Georgia, Dan found little meaning in being a you better well be a fantastic putter. photojournalist. When he was 28, he was work- How does Dan afford to play golf every day and ing as a commercial photographer in his home- not work? Nike donated clubs and balls given the town of Atlanta, when he decided that he might exposure his “Dan Plan” would warrant. Colum- start a sparkling water company. Just before bia Country Club in Oregon has donated mem- signing the loan, he backed out and enrolled in bership to him, and he has access to a teaching Jim Furyk business school, which bored him from the start professional to help him master the swing. He’s so he quit. a lefty, so the challenge is even greater, given the hybrid metal 40 yards left into the trees on the Without much of a life compass, Dan moved fact that only a dozen or so left handed players par-5, 16th hole at Olympic while tied for the to Portland, Oregon, and began snapping more have ever really succeeded on the Tour over the pictures to feed himself. Floundering about like lead in the Open, I nearly fell off the chair. He’s past 30 years – Phil Mickelson and Bubba Watson not one to choke, given his proven mettle even many young people do in pursuit of their vo- are the only two that have become great of late. cation, Dan picked up a book that featured the though the pressure was really immense. Every Dan also lives very simply on less than $2,000 low-handicapper in America could hit the shot writings of Anders Ericsson, a psychology pro- a month. Last summer, he took a week break with required 99 percent of the time better than what fessor at Florida State University. his girlfriend to go to Montana, but other than that he did on that memorable Sunday afternoon, Dr. Ericsson has published numerous findings he has spent 6 to 8 hours a day working solely on in which he tries to prove that talent is more golf. He’s devoted more than 2,900 hours thus far, perhaps even myself included. It is a difficult overrated than it should be. In fact, he postu- and it will take him almost seven years to com- 3-shot hole, but was not that difficult, given the lates that if you work hard at any endeavor, all plete 10,000 hours of dedicated work. hole was shortened by some 100-yards by using pursuits, that you can achieve “professional” In the past year, he has broken 80 consistently the front tee on Sunday’s final round. The unex- caliber talent with 10,000 hours of diligent and he has his handicap under 8, which given the pected lessening required a precise fit to maneu- practice, deliberate thought and daily regimen. fact that he never had picked up a club before, is ver the golf ball around the dogleg. I have long admired Dr. Ericsson’s arguments remarkable progress. Will 7,000 hours more work Jim Furyk has probably practiced 25,000- though on the surface they are not particularly propel him to the PGA Tour? It’s a long shot at plus hours in his lifetime since he was 16. I was God affirming in aim. best, given the game’s immense skill set required so shocked he had utterly failed, until he said Never, though, have I questioned that talent to perform with the best. Truth is, Dan’s age is something in his immediate post-round inter- is God-given because to do so smacks of ir- working against him as well, as his prime athletic view that made me think. reverence and ingratitude. For all ability must ability is a decade past peak. “The tee was moved up 100 yards on 16, and I come from our benevolent Creator who puts But isn’t the spirit of what Dan McLaughlin did not practice that tee shot from that front tee us here to bring glory and honor to His king- is trying to accomplish the ultimate point? How dom, yet one can also argue without casting box earlier in the week never thinking that they could God ever frown upon de- would do that on Sunday,” he said in a tone that away faith that the ability to veloping a plan, working hard, work at something and get “But isn’t the spirit of assuredly sounded more like he was angry with following the regimen faith- tournament officials for the change than he was exceptionally proficient at it what Dan McLaughlin is fully, and dreaming big? through practice is no less a with himself. trying to accomplish the Got to really thinking about Fifteen minutes later at the formal press con- gift from God. After all, we this venture even more watch- ultimate point? How could ference, he caught himself, given he’s a pro probably all know some per- ing this year’s U.S. Open played who’s perhaps a win or two away from solidify- son in our lives that presents God ever frown upon at quirky Olympic Country enormous talent yet never developing a plan, working Club located on the bluffs over- ing his place in golf’s hall of fame. Now was works to perfect the given hard, following the looking San Francisco and the not the time to say something stupid again, so gift. That’s where the phrase Golden Gate Bridge two weeks he fixed his earlier temper gaffe with a good re- “what a waste” comes from, regimen faithfully, covery quote. and dreaming big?” ago. It was painful for me to I suspect, when speaking of a watch 42-year-old Lancaster “There’s no way anyone else in the field was person who has thrown away native Jim Furyk throw away prepared for the tee to be that far up,” he said promise. the Open with some poor shot making down the before pivoting. “I just did not handle it very Armed with Dr. Ericsson’s findings, Dan de- stretch. I first met him when he was 16 years old well…. But the rest of the field had the same cided that his 10,000 hour pursuit would be the playing at Manheim Township – a township boy shot today, and I am pretty sure no one hit as game of golf. Never before had he picked up as they are called down that way. lousy a shot as I did.” a club. He always had a desire to play. Three Nothing struck me about his ball striking. His Practice never makes perfect, no matter how years ago, he began devoting his life to becom- swing was not near as loopy and awkward as it many hours you toil. But I am rather certain that ing a professional golfer – with his ultimate is today. His physique was ordinary, and I would goal to make the PGA Tour. That’s a tall order God gave him the talent to hit that required tee have overlooked him if it was not for his mature given the caliber of player that makes a million shot on 16; God also gave him the talent to prac- dollar living playing big-time golf on TV every and diligent method of practice. tice that shot for certain. It was Jim Furyk who weekend. He’s had a fabulous career on the PGA Tour was not able to handle the unexpected, and who Golf is the type of game in which steady prog- and as a winner of the 2003 Open, he’s proven was not prepared for that crucial longshot on the ress is quite visible. It’s not a subjective game, himself. So when he yanked his tee shot with a back nine of the Open. JULY 6, 2012, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS - 11

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The names of the following deceased MILLERSVILLE – St. Philip the persons have been submitted by their Apostle: Robert McAneny. parishes: NEW FREEDOM – St. John the Baptist: ANNVILLE – St. Paul the Apostle: Denise Saenz. Knights of Columbus Ship Supplies to Afghanistan Donna Lee Madden, Joseph Palanzo. PALMYRA – Holy Spirit: Alberta BERWICK – St. Joseph: Julia Sorce. Blauch. The Knights of Columbus from the Cathedral Parish of St. Patrick in Harrisburg have BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT – St. Rita: Mat- completed a parish drive culminating in the shipment of more than 20 boxes of supplies to thew Lamer. ROHRERSTOWN – St. Leo the Great: our U.S. troops and civilian contractors in Afghanistan. Justine Dombkowski, Ellen Pfieffer. Knights from the Cathedral united in this effort after hearing reports from a fellow Knight CAMP HILL – Good Shepherd: stationed overseas of the needs of Americans in Afghanistan. Members of Cathedral Coun- SHAMOKIN – Mother Cabrini: Joanne Magdalen Pfluger. cil 11008 advertised these needs to parishioners and gathered donations after all Masses on (Joni) Anderson, Charles Bradley, Antoi- June 23 and 24. By the end of the drive, the Knights had collected more than 300 pounds of CHAMBERSBURG – Corpus Christi: nette Miller, Genevieve Smith, Norman supplies that were packed in more than 20 boxes and sent overseas. Frank Karpowicz. Zlotorzynski. “The response from parishioners and fellow Knights was tremendous,” remarked Grand CONEWAGO – Sacred Heart: Mary STEELTON – Prince of Peace: Knight Joe Murphy. “After hearing firsthand accounts from our Brother Knight overseas about what people missed from back home, we knew we needed to do something.” Anne Gross, Donald B. Smith, Sr. Angeline Krasevic. The Council is also nearing completion of a winter coat drive for an orphanage in Af- ELIZABETHTOWN – St. Peter: Eliza- YORK – St. Joseph: Edna McDonald; St. ghanistan that U.S. troops and contractors would like to help. This shipment is scheduled to beth K. Doyle. Patrick: Eleanor “Mary” Morgan. be mailed out in the fall. The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men’s organization whose members strive to live GETTYSBURG – St. Francis Xavier: the lifestyle of Christ through prayer and service to others. For more information about Kimber Winston. the Knights of Columbus Council 11008, visit http://www.kofc11008.com or follow the Knights on twitter at #kofc11008. HANOVER – St. Joseph: Richard Geb- hart, Rodney Sinnott, Dorothy Spangler. KULPMONT – Holy Angels: Ralph J. Please pray for the following clergy Stellar, Helen Thomas. who died in July during the past 25 years: LANCASTER – Assumption BVM: Zoe Father Kenneth Martini, 1988 Hayden, Eileen Hossler. Deacon Harold Alden, 1991 LEBANON – Assumption BVM: Harold Deacon Joseph Broussard,1992 Darcas. Father Joseph Ceponis, 1997 MARYSVILLE – Our Lady of Good Msgr. Joseph Kealy, 1997 Counsel: Marlin Decker. Father Charles Procopio, 1997 MCSHERRYSTOWN – Msgr. Cletus Wagman, 2001 Annunciation BVM: Raymond L. Brady. Father Joseph Coyne, 2001 MECHANICSBURG – St. Joseph: Jane Deacon Gerard Kole, 2002 Eckerd, Robert Kimble. Father Ramon Rivera-Lopez, 2007 MIDDLETOWN – Seven Sorrows BVM: Father Daniel Mahoney, 2007. Dan McNew.

Diocesan Cemeteries Squires Make First Degree as Knights HARRISBURG MECHANICSBURG/ Manager Mike Rugalla Three Chief Squires from St. Joseph Circle 5102 of St. Joseph Parish in Mechanicsburg YORK Holy Cross Cemetery Phone: 570-672-2872 took their First Degree of the Knights of Columbus last month, and are now members of St. 4075 Derry Street Gate of Heaven Cemetery Fax: 570-672-3268 Joseph Council 12788. 1313 York Street [email protected] Harrisburg PA 17111 David Bludis, left, was immediate past Chief Squire of Circle 5102, Jonathon Stephens, Mechanicsburg PA 17055 LANCASTER center, was State Chief Squire, and Matthew Schlegel, right, was Chief Squire of Circle Mount Calvary Cemetery St. Mary Cemetery St. Anthony Cemetery 5102. 500 South 13th Street Violet Hill Ranck Mill Ave. and Grofftown Rd. The Columbian Squires program is the official youth organization of the Knights of Co- Harrisburg PA 17104 York PA 17402 Lancaster PA 17602 lumbus, through which the organization hands on its traditions and priorities to the younger Resurrection Cemetery St. Patrick Cemetery St. Mary Cemetery generation. As Squires, young men develop as leaders committed to their faith and advocate 116 South Oak Grove Road Violet Hill New Holland Pike, Route 23 for the Church and her teachings. David, Jonathon and Matthew are now members of the Harrisburg PA 17112 York PA 17402 Lancaster PA 17601 Knights of Columbus at St. Joseph Parish. Manager Ed Scholly Holy Saviour Cemetery St. Joseph Cemetery Phone: 717-545-4205 3420 Susquehanna Trail (Old St. Joseph’s) York PA 17402 New Freedom Parish to Host Icon Workshop Fax: 717-545-4523 440 St. Joseph Street [email protected] Manager Tom Brlansky Lancaster PA 17601 by Prosopon School of Iconology Phone: 717-697-0206 LEBANON St. Joseph Cemetery (Mechanicsburg) The Prosopon School of Iconology is coming to St. John the Baptist Parish in New Free- 170 Charles Road Holy Cross Cemetery 717-764-9685 (York) P.O. Box 127 dom to conduct an extensive six-day workshop, Sept. 3-8. As in 16th century Russia, stu- 1810 Jay Street [email protected] Bausman PA 17504 dents will create icons using ancient techniques and natural materials rich with symbolic Lebanon PA 17046 ELYSBURG Manager Patrick Eichelberger meaning: carved wood boards prepared with gesso made from chalk and glue, finely ground Manager Patrick Eichelberger All Saints Cemetery Phone: 717-394-2231 clay, pure gold leaf and ground mineral pigments in an emulsion made from egg yolk. The Phone: 717-273-7541 172 All Saints Road Fax: 717-394-2664 underlying theology of the icon will be equally emphasized, as each technical step has a [email protected] [email protected] Elysburg PA 17824 corresponding symbolic meaning. Previous artistic experience is not necessary since icon “writing” is as much a contem- plative form of prayer as an artistic discipline.The workshop will consist of six full-day sessions (see daily schedule below), when each first-time student will complete an icon. New students will be provided with step-by-step instructions and all necessary materials. Students who have attended previous workshops will be assigned an icon appropriate to their experience and skill. The Prosopon School of Iconology was founded by Vladislav Andrejev. Mr. Andrejev was born in St. Petersburg Russia in 1938 where he attended the Youth Art School, Tavr- ichesky Art College, The Fine Art Academy, and Polygraphic Institute. Unable to freely practice iconography in Russia at that time, Mr. Andrejev came to the United States in 1980 and is widely regarded as one of the foremost iconographers in America. The New Freedom workshop will be conducted by Master Iconographer, Mr Dmitri Andrejev, Vladislav’s old- est son. For more information about the Prosopon School, see www.prosoponschool.org. Workshop Daily Schedule: Monday through Saturday July 3-8 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Church, St. John Neumann Center, 315 Constitution Avenue in New Freedom. Cost PHOTO COURTESY OF FATHER FRANCIS KARWACKI, PASTOR for new students is approximately $600 total ($425 tuition+$125 materials+$50 estimated In response to the United States Bishops’ Fortnight for Freedom, Our Lady of workshop expenses). For cost for returning students, contact coordinator for estimate. Mount Carmel Parish in Mount Carmel held an outdoor prayer rally June 25 on Enrollment is limited to 15 full-time students (a minimum of 11 full-time participants will the parish grounds. The rally was ecumenical in nature, drawing Protestant min- be necessary for the workshop to be held). Registration form and a non-refundable* deposit isters who joined with Catholic clergy and faithful in the public witness. During the of $100 must be received by Aug. 15.For further information, contact [email protected], Fortnight, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish also offered a short prayer service 717-332-0810 or 717-235-2354.*If the workshop is cancelled for any reason, your deposit after Masses and held an additional prayer rally on July 3. will be refunded. 12 - THE CATHOLIC WITNESS, JULY 6, 2012

Catholic Culture Faith, History, Art: Mexico Has It All By Pat Hennessy fronting on the square, was dedicated in Special to The Witness 1573, more than a generation before the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock – be- The words “We are the Body of fore the Mayflower was so much as a Christ” carry new meaning for me. A gleam in some shipbuilder’s eye. Built courtyard wall in the Shrine of Nuestra on the site of the largest Aztec temple, its Señora de los Remedios outside Mexico official name, the Metropolitan Cathedral City displays a familiar representation of the Assumption of Mary of Mexico of the head of Jesus. His “cloak,” his City, recalls Cortes’ action of putting the statue of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios body, is made up of hundreds of pho- on the blood-soaked altar of the Aztec tos and thank you notes. “Thank you temple. for the safe birth of my granddaughter,” In addition, the city is home to mag- “Thank you for saving our marriage,” nificent churches, from the baroque of the “Thank you for the cure of my cancer.” Franciscans to the neoclassical restraint I was fortunate to visit the pilgrimage of the Jesuits. Art galleries, museums, el- site as one of a group of Catholic jour- egant shops and airy rooftop restaurants nalists on a tour hosted by the Mexican add to the city’s delights. Tourist Office, Destination Manage- Beyond the city, the massive Toltec ment Services of Mexico and Regina ruins of Teotihuacan boast of a cultural Tours in Manhattan. Tens of thousands history that reaches back before the birth of U.S. Catholics travel each year to the of Christ. Named by the Aztecs as “The Place Where the Gods Were Born,” it was Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in PHOTO COURTESY OF VIRGINIA PEREIRA, the center of a flourishing culture when Mexico. It is among the most visited pil- DIOCESAN ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY The cloak of an image of Christ at Nuestra Señora de los Remedios outside Europe was mired in the Dark Ages. grimage sites worldwide. The multitude Pilgrims who begin with Mexico City of languages heard in its central plaza, of Mexico City is filled with photos and notes expressing gratitude for blessings received. As part of the Diocese of Harrisburg’s World Youth Day 2013 journey, are inevitably called to explore further, the flags of every nation, the Masses in pilgrims will visit Nuestra Señora de los Remedios and the Shrine of Our Lady of particularly the delights of Cholula and English, Polish, French, Spanish, Viet- Guadalupe before departing for Rio. Puebla. Cholula, an Aztec astronomical namese, and others beyond counting, center, had a temple for every day in the captures the essence of the universal year. The Spanish, following the custom Church. Join the Bishop and the Holy Father seen in Mexico City, built a church atop In contrast, Nuestra Señora de los Re- every temple. Over a hundred churches medios embodies the soul of Mexico. at World Youth Day and small chapels still exist. That alone, plus its close proximity to One of the most amazing, San Fran- Mexico City, should put it on the “must Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 20-29 2013 cisco Acatepec, covered entirely in tiles, see” list for pilgrims. is decorated in a style called indigenous ‘Go and make disciples of all nations’ - Matthew 28:19 Baroque. Basically, it’s Baroque on ste- It’s surprising to learn that Nuestra Bishop Joseph P. McFadden invites you to join him and our Holy Father at World roids: fear that one square inch would go Señora de los Remedios has been vener- Youth Day 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The spiritual pilgrimage will include a two unadorned. ated for longer than Our Lady of Gua- day retreat experience in Guadalupe, Mexico, and the World Youth Day activities in It, too, is a parish church. The day we dalupe. The small image of the Virgin Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Diocesan group will be limited to 200 pilgrims within the were there, parishioners were bent over Mary now displayed in the church was ages of 16-17 (youth) and their parish group leaders and chaperones; young adults one of the chandeliers that hung above ages 18 (high school graduates)-35; priests, seminarians and consecrated individuals. brought to Mexico by the Conquistado- For information on this wonderful spiritual pilgrimage, please contact the Office for the main altar, polishing it and cleaning res. In 1520 it was placed on the altar of Youth and Young Adult Ministry at 717-657-4804 ext. 327, or oyyam@hbgdiocese. the crystals to restore them to maximum the main temple in Mexico City, the Az- org, or visit our Web site at www.hbgdiocese.org/youngchurch. brilliance. tec capital, to put an end to human sac- Nearby Puebla is home to possibly the rifices there. The image was lost henw most beautiful chapel in all the Ameri- the Spanish were driven from the city. Ten thanks for cures and blessings. Nuestra This combination of ancient and mod- cas. The Rosary Chapel is located in the years later, a Christian Aztec heard a voice Señora de los Remedios is also a parish ern confronts visitors at every turn. Mex- Church of Santo Domingo. The church ico is home to fully 25 UNESCO heritage itself is beautifully decorated in Baroque calling, “look for me,” and found the im- church with an active religious education sites, beginning with the city center itself. style, but the chapel dedicated to Our age on a hillside under a maguey plant. program. A seminary on the grounds of The central plaza, the Zócolo, has a Re- Lady of the Rosary will simply take your A tile in the church marks the exact spot the shrine currently has 42 seminarians naissance feel reminiscent of St. Mark’s breath away. where it was found. preparing for the priesthood. Blessed Pope Square in Venice. That’s not surprising – The walls and dome are completely People from all over the country come John Paul II visited the shrine and elevat- the Renaissance was in full swing when coated with ornate sculpture in gold leaf to the shrine to pray for healing and give ed the church to the status of basilica. it was built. The Metropolitan Cathedral, and plaster, including saints, cherubs, and dancing angels. On the walls, gold- en vines form the frames of six paint- ings depicting the Mysteries of the Ro- sary. “Golden” in this chapel, and in the churches of this era spread across Mexi- co, simply means gold – no substitutes. Sooner or later, in a discussion of travel in Mexico, the question comes up: “But is it safe?” Certainly, like New York or Boston, every city has places that delight and places to avoid. But mostly I remember the graceful couples in the main square of Oaxaca, dancing one evening to a live band in front of the cathedral. We enjoyed a late night coffee in Puebla’s charming Raffle to plaza and window shopped along the Avenida de la Reforma, Mexico City’s Benefit Pilgrims answer to Fifth Avenue. The Diocesan Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry is spon- Maybe the best response to those fears soring a raffle to benefit pilgrims attending World Youth Day in Rioin can be found in Mexico’s dazzling ca- 2013. Donation is $10 per ticket. Drawing will be held July 22, 2012, at the thedrals and pilgrimage sites. The gilded diocese’s World Youth Day 2013 Kick-Off Mass. frescos and precious artwork are most • First prize: Gourmet dinner for four with Bishop Joseph P. often protected by a simple sign: “No McFadden a his residence (Chef: Father Joshua Brommer, Tocar” – “Don’t Touch.” The warning is date TBD) and $500 universally obeyed. • Second prize: $500 (Pat Hennessy is the Managing Editor • Third prize: $250 • Fourth prize: Family 4 pack Hershey Park Tickets of Fairfield County Catholic, the monthly • Fifth prize: Family 4 pack Hershey Park Tickets newspaper of the Diocese of Bridgeport. • Sixth prize: $100 Her article is reprinted here with permis- For raffle tickets, contact the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry sion in promotion of the Diocese of Har- at 717-657-4804 or [email protected]. risburg’s World Youth Day pilgrimage to Mexico and Brazil.) JULY 6, 2012, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS - 13

eat-in or take-out. Two bands: The Polka WHOOOO and The Polka Partners, church tours, world class iconography, chanting and singing demonstrations, and an Eastern European market. Games for young and old, bingo, 50 theme baskets and cash raffles. Free admission and parking. Call 717-652-1415 or visit www.stannbyz.org. Compiled by Jen Reed Capernaum, Mount of Beatitudes, Sea of Galilee, Transfiguration Our Lady of Mercy Parish in Roaring Creek will hold Church, Jaffa Jerusalem, Mount of Olives, Via Dolorosa, Church its annual picnic Aug. 3 from 6-11 p.m. and Aug. 4 from 6-11 p.m., Spiritual Offerings of The Holy Sepulcher, Wailing Wall, Mount Zion, Bethlehem, off Route 42 in Slabtown, rain or shine. Food and dancing. Music Church of the Nativity, Daily Mass. Cost $2999 pp/do. For de- Children’s Adoration (an hour of Adoration of the Blessed by Jimmy Buffet tribute band “Parrotbeach” on Friday, and “The Sacrament for children) takes place in the perpetual adoration tailed itinerary visit: http://www.collettevacations.com/group-page/ Mudflaps” on Saturday. Plenty of parking. No coolers permitted on the chapel at St. Joseph Parish in Lancaster Tuesdays from 4-5 p.m. index.cfm?ID=453914. church grounds. and Thursdays from 1-2 p.m., through Aug. 23. All children are Join Father Joseph Pilgrimage to the Holy Land – St. Benedict the Abbot Parish in Lebanon will hold its welcome to attend. Gotwalt as we follow in the footsteps of Jesus from March 9–19, annual festival Aug. 9-11 from 5-10 p.m. at St. Cecilia Parish Center, 2013. The scriptures will come alive on this journey to the roots A pro-life Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of the 750 State Drive, Lebanon. Enjoy nights of entertainment, foods Blessed Sacrament Church in Harrisburg July 7 at 8 a.m. Father of our faith. Tour includes: Daily Mass at holy sites, licensed featuring American, Slovak and Spanish, games, raffle of $8,000 in Paul Fisher, pastor, will be the celebrant. Christian guide, accommodation in First Class hotels (five nights prizes with the top prize of $3,000, and much more. Enjoy the sounds in Jerusalem, three nights in Tiberias, on the shore of the Sea of of “DJ Dave Kaley” Thursday 6-10, “Restless” the Band Friday 6-10, Mass in the Croatian language will be celebrated Galilee), breakfast and dinner daily, land transportation by deluxe and “Burning House” Saturday 6-10 p.m. July 15 at 12:30 p.m. in the Prince of Peace--Assumption of the motorcoach, roundtrip motorcoach transportation from Harrisburg Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Steelton, and on Aug. 5 at 11 a.m. at to New York JFK, roundtrip airfare from JFK on nonstop flights St. Patrick Parish in Trevorton will hold its 15th annual par- Cibort Park in Bressler. with Delta Airlines, and more, for $3,150 per person/double occu- ish festival Aug. 10 and 11 from 5-10 p.m. on the grounds in the rear Mass in the Polish language will be celebrated by pancy. For complete details on this pilgrimage, contact: George’s of the church. This year’s theme is “On Safari.” Nightly entertainment, Father Walter Sempko July 15 at 2 p.m. at St. Catherine Labouré International Tours, (800) 566-7499, [email protected], or games for adults and children, theme baskets, wonderful, delicious, Church in Harrisburg. Confessions are heard after Mass. Karen Hurley, [email protected]. ethnic cooking. Mass with prayers for healing will be celebrated July Medjugorje Pilgrimage April 22-30, 2013. “I am St. Joseph Parish in Berwick is holding an Italian Festival 18 at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Mount Car- your Mother and I love you,” the Blessed Virgin has reminded on the grounds of the Maria Assunta Society at 901 Monroe Street mel. The parish choir and the “Lift your Spirits Group” will provide humanity throughout the ages. Renew, refresh, or revive your Aug. 17 from 4-9 p.m. and Aug. 18 from 4-9 p.m. Porkette, fireballs, the music. All are invited to attend. Father Frank Karwacki, pastor, faith by honoring Our Lady the Queen of Peace in Bosnia-Her- meatballs, sausage, chicken fingers, haluski, French fries, fried will be the celebrant. zegovina. Father Samuel Houser, pastor of St. Patrick Parish in dough, hot dogs, potato pancakes, Italian wedding soup, baked York, will serve as spiritual director, celebrate Mass at St. James goods, ice cream, money raffle, theme basket raffle, children’s The annual Novena to St. Anne, Mother of the Blessed Church, and be available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. games, games of chance, entertainment and crafts. Food stand will Virgin Mary, will take place at Prince of Peace Parish in Steelton Departure from Harrisburg International Airport. $2,190 package be open for lunch on Saturday from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Mass will be beginning Wednesday, July 18, and ending Thursday, July 26, the price. Information and registration forms are available by contact- celebrated on Saturday at 9 a.m. followed by the Assumption Street Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne. The schedule is as follows: ing Donna Giberti at 717-818-5105 or by e-mail at Ourfaith1208@ Procession, a tradition since 1910. Wednesday-Friday (July 18-20), services will begin at 7 p.m. aol.com. On Saturday (July 21), services will be after the 5 p.m. Mass. RAIDERFEST! Come join us at our annual Our Lady of On Sunday (July 22), services will be after the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Education, Enrichment Lourdes Regional School festival on the school grounds in Coal Monday-Thursday (July 23-26), services will begin at 7 p.m. Township Aug. 18 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sports scrimmages, delicious & Support food, fun, face painting, games, pony rides, petting zoo and more! The Magnificat Prayer Group will facilitate a Healing Everyone invited. For further information, call 570-644-0375. Mass July 19 at St. Joseph Church in York. Mass will begin at 7:15 St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Lancaster invites p.m. with Father Dennis Klemish, OFM, Cap., celebrating. Music, children to Sky: Everything Is Possible with God (Mark 10:27) Events & Fund-Raisers led by The Women at the Well from Lancaster County, will begin at Vacation Bible School. The event will be hosted at Resurrection 7 p.m. For more information, contact Lynne at 717-843-7033. Catholic School July 8-12 from 6-8:15 p.m. Sky is for kids ages St. Mary College Seminary in St. Mary, Kentucky, will 3½-12 years old. All children are invited. For more information, hold an all-class reunion July 27-29 at the Galt House Hotel and Retreats & Pilgrimages call 717-394-0669. Each day concludes with Fly Away Finale – a Towers, Louisville. Saint Mary’s College was founded in celebration that gets everyone involved in living what they’ve 1821 as a liberal arts college. In 1929, it became exclu- Tuscarora Catholic Summer Camp will hold its 19th sively a seminary and closed in 1976. For information Annual week of faith-filled, fun-filled activities for Catholic Boys learned. Family members and friends are encouraged to join in daily for this special time at 8 p.m. about the reunion, contact John F. Poland at 410-850- and Girls in grades 4 through 12 at Rhodes Grove Camp July 0868 or [email protected]. 30-Aug. 2. Located off Route 11 between Greencastle and Cham- Diocesan Committee for Girl Scouts – Adults bersburg, Rhodes Grove functions year-round as a Conference involved in Girl Scouts are invited to celebrate our achievements The Life Ballet – The Pregnancy and Family Resource Center with its own food, maintenance, pool, and physical staff. for the past year and plan for the coming year at a brunch for Center and Rachel’s Vineyard Ministries present “The Life Ballet” Tuscarora XIX’s Catholic, volunteer, staff includes priests, sisters, the Diocesan Catholic Committee for Girl Scouts and Camp Fire by the Yahweh Christian Ballet Company of Rochester, N.Y., Aug. at a nurse, and lay persons to lead and oversee camp activities. Pro- (DCCGSCF) July 21 from 10 a.m.-noon in the Cardinal Keeler 7 p.m. at Brenner Hall at St. Patrick Church, York. Admission is $7 gram includes Mass and religion activities, swimming, waterslide, Center, Harrisburg. Reservations are requested. Contact Sandy per person. Registration forms are available by e-mailing pfrc1dev@ high tower ropes, swing, horsemanship, crafts nature studies and Mohall in the Diocesan Office for Youth and Young Adult Ministry verizon.net or calling Linda Skehan at 717-854-6285, Donna Giberti more. Cost is $200 per camper. Contact: Sister Margie Monahan, at [email protected] or 717-657-4804 x327. at 717-916-2275, or Joy Crimmins at 717-788-4959. Sponsorship CCW, 110 South Third Street, McConnellsburg, PA 17233 or sister- opportunities are available. All proceeds benefit PFRC and Rachel’s [email protected]. The Cursillo Movement of the Harrisburg Vineyard. Diocese will be holding their summer weekends at St. Pius X The Corpus Christi Men’s Retreat for men of the Parish in Selinsgrove. The men’s weekend will be July 26-29, and Holy Trinity Parish in Columbia will hold a Chicken Harrisburg Diocese will take place the weekend of Aug. the women’s will be Aug. 2-5. For information and registration, Bar-B-Que Aug. 11 from 11a.m. - 2:30 p.m. The dinner, 3 at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Md., Themed sponsors and candidates can contact Steve or Sherry Troelsch prepared by the Susquehanna Fire & Rescue Co #4, “Transformation,” the retreat, sponsored by Corpus Christi Parish at 717-898-6178 or visit the Cursillo website at www.harrisburg- includes 1/2 chicken, a bag of chips and a drink. The in Chambersburg, will be led by Father Joe Breighner of the cursillo.org. cost is $7 and the dinner can be picked up at Holy Trin- Archdiocese of Baltimore. The retreat is open to men ages 14 and ity parking lot (Fourth and Cherry streets) or at Susque- older. Men are encouraged to bring sons and grandsons. A $60 The Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites, Com- hanna Fire Co.(Tenth and Manor streets). For more deposit is required towards the total cost of $130. Reservations munity of Mount Carmel and St. Joseph of the Harrisburg area, information, call the parish office at 717-684-2711. invite both men and women of the faithful to visit a community can be made through local parish coordinators or by contacting The 12th Annual Pig Roast sponsored by Knights of Paul Little at 717-264-2577. meeting Sept. 8. If you feel called by the Lord to pursue a deeper awareness of God’s Indwelling Presence through prayer and in Columbus Council 12532 is set for Aug. 19 from noon-3 p.m. at the Ireland Trip Featuring Notre Dame Football community, you may want to come and see if this community St. John Neumann Parish Picnic Grove, Lancaster. This annual Game: Father Sylvan Capitani from St. John the Baptist Catholic is what you have been searching for. For more information on family event features a pork barbecue sandwich, roast corn, baked Church, New Freedom, will be leading a trip to Ireland which will Carmelite Spirituality, contact Maureen Heberle at 717-921-8644 beans, apple sauce, Turkey Hill ice cream and a beverage for $10 feature a Navy vs. Notre Dame Football game in Dublin. The trip or [email protected] or Karen Kupris at 717-512-0806 or per person; children 4 and younger are free; takeout available. is scheduled for Aug. 30-Sept. 7, 2012. The game is Sept. 1. Cost [email protected]. Proceeds benefit St. John Neumann Church, Boy Scout Troop 24, is $2,975 per person from Philadelphia. Bus transportation from the Blessed John XXIII Religious Education Center, A Woman’s New Freedom included in price. Additional highlights include a Festivals & Picnics Concern and other council charities. For tickets, call Chuck Mayo pilgrimage to Our Lady of Knock, Visit to Jameson Whiskey Co., (717-569-2394), Dick Bernhardt (717-824-4886), Al Gillis (717-293- Seven Sorrows the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish Medieval Dinner at Bunratty Castle, Blarney Castle, and shopping. will hold its 10th annual community festival July 5-7 1051), or Al Palmer (717-569-9524). A deposit of $650 is due when registering to reserve your spot. in Middletown from 6-10 p.m. Inflatable rides, carnival rides, games, bingo, great Holy Name of Jesus Knights of Columbus Golf 45 people are needed to keep the cost for the trip under $3,000. food, flea market, beer garden/corn hole tournament, arts and crafts, . HNJ Council #14081 is holding the Peter Kozyra Memorial There are still several openings. Complete information is available Outing silent auction, basket raffle, cash raffle. Car show July 5 from 4-8 Golf Outing Aug. 25 at 8 a.m. at Manada Golf Club in memory of at www.stjncath.org or contact Mary Jane Waro in the parish office p.m. Home-cooked dinners will be served in the cafeteria: Thursday 717-235-2156, ext. 224 or [email protected]. Peter Kozyra and our other fallen Brother Knights. Event is four- is chicken parmesan and spaghetti; Friday is seafood night, and man scramble with fun, food and prizes. Entry fee of $70 and hole The Harrisburg Area Women’s Retreat Club will Saturday is stuffed pork chops with mashed potatoes and Ed’s green sponsorships are available by contacting Chairperson Charles Rice hold its annual retreat weekend Sept. 7-9 at Villa of Our Lady beans. Entertainment features Dan Steele as DJ on Thursday, the at 717-808-6525 or [email protected]. Deadline for registration in Mount Pocono, Pa. Depart Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Polka Quads on Friday, and Fresh Ayre on Saturday. and sponsorships is Aug. 17. Harrisburg Sept. 7 at 1:15 p.m., return to Harrisburg Sept. 9 at approximately 5:30 p.m. Cost is $115-$140, and includes six The annual Sacred Heart Parish Festival in Corn- St. Bernard Parish in New Bloomfield is having its 4th meals. Round-trip bus transportation is an additional $65. Contact wall will take place the weekend of July 13 and 14. The fun begins annual Holiday Arts and Crafts fair on Sept. 29. Artists and crafters Jo Barnes at 717-652-2868 or Mary Brown at 717-545-7312 for Friday, 5-10:30 p.m. and continues on Saturday, 4-10:30 p.m. Friday are needed. Come fill our spaces and help make this fundraiser information and registration. features a Fish Fry dinner from 4-7 p.m., and Saturday features a a huge success. Contact Dave at 717-582-8214 or dsuydam57@ Chicken Pot Pie dinner from 4-7 p.m. Entertainment on Friday by DJ hotmail.com for information and vendor registration. St. Theresa Parish in New Cumberland is hosting AJ and on Saturday by Spin City DJ. Enjoy Bingo, a special children’s a motor-coach excursion (8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.) to visit the National area, pony rides and much more. Come out for the food, fun, and St. Cecilia’s School in Philadelphia is holding a 50 Center of Padre Pio Spiritual Shrine Sept. 12, 2012. Pilgrimage games at Sacred Heart Church, Route 419 and Cornwall Road. year class reunion for the Class of 1962 in Fox Chase on Sept. 29. includes a luxury coach, visitation to Our Lady of Grace Chapel at Any alumni who would like to attend should contact Greg LeCerff at the Padre Pio Spirituality Centre, the Angel of Roses promenade, St. Mary’s Hispanic Festival will be held at 309 S George 609-586-4113. numerous side chapels, an expansive museum, gift shop, and St. in York July 14 from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. All kinds of great Latino food, lunch. Cost is $39 per person. For information, call Marge Graney music & dancing, games & raffles. For more information, call 717- Parish, School at 717-774-1053. For reservations and menu selection, call 845-7629. & Organization News Sheldon Munn at 717-770-0235. Reservations due on or before Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Aug. 12. Parish in Berwick will hold its annual picnic July 15 from 11 Saint Katharine Drexel Parish Office in Mechan- am.-6 p.m. at St. Mary’s Grove, 1730 Fowler Avenue. There will icsburg has a vacancy for a full-time parish secretary posi- Parishioners of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish tion responsible for Religious Education data entry, Website main- are organizing the 4th annual missionary trip be pierogies, piggies, hot sausage, fireballs, French fries, Hispanic in Abbottstown dishes, haluski, porkette, potato pancakes, pizza, hotdogs and tenance, Parish Bulletin, and miscellaneous clerical duties. This to Kingston, Jamaica, Oct. 28-Nov.4, 2012. Come join us and The position requires a detail-oriented and flexible individual who Missionaries of the Poor in serving God by caring for abandoned desserts. Basket and gift raffles, a moon bounce for children, and an antique, hot rod and custom car show. Music and dancing with John can work independently and enjoys meeting people. Candidates infants, children and adults in that poverty-ridden nation. A moun- should be skilled in Microsoft Office software applications includ- taintop retreat with Father HoLung is planned at the end of the Stanky and the Coal Miners from 1-5 p.m. Drawing for prizes follows the music. ing Publisher, and have the ability to learn proprietary software week. There is also another group going Oct. 14-28. The trips are programs. Proofreading capability, coupled with good spelling open to all those interested, not just parish members. Contact Roy Sacred Heart Basilica announces their annual Good Old and grammar, is essential. The individual in this position needs at 717-792-3408 or [email protected]. fashioned Conewago Picnic! It’s almost as old as the Basilica itself. to be mature, courteous and capable of professional interaction Pilgrimage To Israel – Travel with Father John Peck, The picnic will be held July 21 from noon–9 p.m. at the Church Picnic with others. Trustworthiness, reliability, willingness to maintain OSB of St. Paul’s Parish in Annville to the Holy Land, Nov. 7-15, Woods located at 3113 Centennial Rd. Hanover, PA 17331. confidentiality and the ability to complete routine delegated as- 2012. Seats still available! Call Jeanne Rittle, 717-867-1525 with Slavic Fest – Come and party Slavic Style at St. Ann Byzan- signments in a timely manner are essential. Hours of work are 9 questions or to have an itinerary sent to you. Highlights: Cae- tine Catholic Parish’s annual festival July 22 on the church grounds a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Interested persons should sarea, Nazareth, Basilica of the Annunciation, Cana, Tiberius, from noon-9 p.m. Enjoy great homemade Eastern European foods to contact Jodi Bova at the Parish Office at 717-697-8716. 14 - THE CATHOLIC WITNESS, JULY 6, 2012

World and National News Pope Says Pallium is Sign of Tie to Heaven and Earth, Christ and Pope

By Carol Glatz U.S. archbishops reflected on Catholic News Service the deeper meaning of the cer- emony. After placing a woolen band Archbishop Chaput said be- around the shoulders of 44 new cause the pallium is a symbol archbishops as they knelt before of the relationship between the him, Pope Benedict XVI told bishop and the pope, every time them it was a reminder of their he puts it on, “I pray for the ties to heaven and earth and of people of the Archdiocese of their loyalty to Christ and the Philadelphia, and I also pray for successor of Peter. the Holy Father and his associ- “You have been constituted ates as they serve the universal in and for the great mystery of church.” communion that is the church, The Archdiocese of Phila- the spiritual edifice built upon delphia is facing a multimillion Christ as the cornerstone, while dollar debt and recent trials of in its earthly and historical di- priests on charges related to sex mension, it is built on the rock abuse, he said, so “there’s a lot of Peter,””the pope said June 29 of tension in our local church, during his homily on the feast of and as the archbishop I’m carry- Sts. Peter and Paul. ing that tension.” However, he added, the Pope Benedict “actually con- “church is not a community of firmed me, in faith and also in the perfect, but a community my work as archbishop, when he of sinners, obliged to recognize placed the pallium on my shoul- their need for God’s love, their ders today,” Archbishop Chaput need to be purified through the said. “So it means a lot in this cross of Jesus Christ.” difficult moment in our local Before celebrating Mass in St. church.” Peter’s Basilica, Pope Benedict Archbishop Lori, who came gave the archbishops from 23 to Rome with nearly 100 pil- countries the woolen pallium as CNS/STEFANO RELLANDINI, REUTERS grims, said, “When we wear the woolen pallium around our a sign of their sharing with him Pope Benedict XVI presents a pallium to Philadelphia Archbishop Charles J. Chaput during a Mass in authority over the faithful in neck, we are symbolizing our St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican June 29. The pope gave 44 archbishops the woolen pallium as a sign call and responsibility to go in their archdioceses. of their communion with him and their pastoral responsibility as shepherds. The pallium is presented ev- search of a lost and suffering ery year to new archbishops or humanity and gently to lay that those who have been assigned to a new Australia, including Archbishop Mark extends not just among Catholics, but all upon our shoulders and bring everyone archdiocese. Coleridge of Brisbane. believers in Christ as they pursue full com- as much as we can to safety and to joy, to The archbishops included Archbishops Two new archbishops were unable to at- munion, he said. peace, to salvation.” Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia; William tend the ceremony and received their pal- “Together we are all cooperators of the Archbishop Aquila said the pallium cer- E. Lori of Baltimore; Samuel J. Aquila of liums at home, making the final count 46 truth, which as we know is one and sym- emony “keeps very much alive the consis- Denver; and William C. Skurla, who leads new archbishops from 24 countries, includ- phonic, and requires from each of us and tent teaching of the church, the consistent the Byzantine Catholic Archeparchy of ing South Korea, Pakistan and Bangladesh. from our communities a constant commit- Pittsburgh. In his homily, the pope said Sts. Peter ment to conversion to the one Lord in the reflection of the church, with the teachings Among the others were four prelates and Paul represent a “new brotherhood” grace of the one Spirit,” he told the arch- of Christ himself and of the apostles” that from Canada, including Archbishop Chris- in which differences can be harmonized bishops. all Christians are called to imitate Christ tian Lepine of Montreal, and two from in unity with love for Christ. That unity Speaking to Catholic News Service, the the good shepherd. Vatican Plans for Year of Faith Include Hymn, Mass, Packed Calendar

By Cindy Wooden he said. Catholic News Service “We are not hiding the fact that there is a crisis of faith, but it is only when one becomes completely aware of a crisis that With a hymn and a prayer, Italian Archbishop Rino Fisi- one can find ways to remedy it,” the archbishop said. chella presented the Vatican’s initial calendar of events for He said the pope decided it was right to mark the 50th anni- the Year of Faith, which begins with a Mass Oct. 11 in St. versary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council and the Peter’s Square. 20th anniversary of the publication of the Catechism of the Archbishop Fisichella, president of the Pontifical Council Catholic Church with a year dedicated to encouraging Catho- for Promoting New Evangelization, said the pope has invit- lics to study, profess and demonstrate their faith. ed as concelebrants bishops and theologians who, like the The Vatican launched a website – www.annusfidei.va – pontiff, served as members or experts at the 1962-65 Second containing information about the Year of Faith and the cal- Vatican Council. endar of special events Pope Benedict will celebrate during The archbishop said he hoped about 35 “council fathers” the year. would be able to join the presidents of national bishops’ con- Many of the pope’s traditional appointments, like the Jan. ferences and bishops participating in the world Synod of 25 celebration marking the end of the Week of Prayer for Bishops in concelebrating the opening Mass. Christian Unity and the Feb. 2 prayer with religious, will be During a news conference at the Vatican June 21, Arch- incorporated into the Year of Faith. bishop Fisichella unveiled the sheet music for the official But other events have been added, including a celebra- hymn for the Year of Faith, “Credo, Domine, Adauge Nobis tion April 28 during which the pope will confirm a group of Fidem” (I believe, Lord, increase our faith). young people and meet with others who recently have been “I’ll spare you my musical interpretation,” he told report- or are about to be confirmed in their home countries. ers, smiling. On June 2, the feast of the Body and Blood of Christ in He also distributed copies of the official Year of Faith logo most countries, the pope will lead the solemn adoration of the and prayer card, which features a mosaic image of Christ Eucharist and is asking every cathedral and parish to have an from the cathedral in Cefalu, Italy. The Nicene Creed is print- CNS hour of silent contemplation before the Blessed Sacrament at ed on the back of the cards, with the idea that the profession This is the English version of the 2012-2013 exactly the same hour, Archbishop Fisichella said. of faith would become “a daily prayer, learned by heart, as it Year of Faith logo. The logo features a boat, Two weeks later, June 16, Pope Benedict will preside over a celebration of the Church’s witness to the dignity and value was in the first centuries of Christianity,” the archbishop said. which is a traditional symbol for the church. Its Archbishop Fisichella also announced that the Congre- of every human life, the archbishop said. And July 7, 2013, main mast is the cross and, with the sails, it he will meet with seminarians and religious-order novices, gation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments had just ap- forms the initials IHS, the “Christogram” stand- proved prayer texts in Latin and Italian for a special “Mass who will make a pilgrimage to Rome to demonstrate “the joy for New Evangelization.” The archbishop’s office is translat- ing for Jesus, savior of men. Behind the IHS, the of their decision to follow the Lord in serving his Church.” ing the Latin text into English, Spanish and other languages sun evokes a Eucharistic host. The cultural events planned, the archbishop said, include and hopes to have the congregation’s approval of the transla- a “huge concert” in St. Peter’s Square June 22, 2013. Arch- tions by the time the Year of Faith opens, he said. bishop Fisichella was not ready to reveal the conductor’s name, but he promised it was Pope Benedict called the Year of Faith to strengthen Catholics who go to Church, someone well-known. And, he said, the concert is likely to involve at least two orches- reach out to those who have left but still yearn for God in their lives, offer a response to tras and three choirs. those who are searching for meaning and help those who think they do not need God, The Year of Faith is scheduled to conclude Nov. 24, 2013. JULY 6, 2012, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS - 15

World and National News Pope Approves Archbishop Sheen’s Heroic Virtues, Step Toward Sainthood

By Francis X. Rocca Catholic News Service U.S. Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen is pictured preach- Pope Benedict XVI has approved the heroic virtues of U.S. Archbishop Fulton ing in an undated photo. J. Sheen, the Vatican announced June 28, clearing the way for the advancement Pope Benedict XVI has of his sainthood cause. approved the heroic vir- tues Archbishop Sheen, Among the others honored in decrees announced the same day were the first declaring him “venerable” prelate of Opus Dei, the Canadian and Irish-American founders of two orders of and clearing the way for religious women, a priest murdered by the Sicilian Mafia, and 154 martyrs killed the advancement of his during the Spanish Civil War. sainthood cause. Archbishop Sheen heroically lived Christian virtues and should be considered “venerable,” said a decree issued by the Congregation for Saints’ Causes and signed by Pope Benedict. Before the archbishop can be beatified, the Vatican must recognize that a miracle has occurred through his intercession. The decree came just more than 13 months after Bishop Daniel R. Jenky of Peoria, Ill., presented Pope Benedict with two thick volumes about the life of Archbishop Sheen, whose home diocese was Peoria. Archbishop Sheen, who was born in Illinois in 1895 and died in New York in 1979, was an Emmy-winning televangelist. His program, “Life is Worth Living,” aired in the United States from 1951 to 1957. Last September, a tribunal of inquiry was sworn in to investigate the allegedly miraculous healing of a newborn whose parents had prayed to the archbishop’s CNS PHOTO intercession. to be canonized. The Vatican also announced papal decrees approving the beatification of 158 Other decrees recognized the heroic virtues of eight men and women, including: men and women, including 156 martyrs, all but two of them Spaniards, killed during their country’s 1936-39 Civil War. Bishop Alvaro del Portillo, the first prelate of Opus Dei. Father Giuseppe Puglisi, a Sicilian priest and activist against organized crime Mother Marie-Josephte Fitzbach, founder of the Good Shepherd Sisters of Que- who was killed by the Mafia in 1993, was another of the martyrs recognized. bec. Martyrs do not need a miracle attributed to their intercession in order to be be- Mother Mary Angeline Teresa McCrory, the Irish-born founder of the Carmelite atified. However, miracles must be recognized by the Vatican in order for martyrs Sisters for the Aged and Infirm, who died in New York state in 1984. Bishops Plan to Use London Olympics to Renew Interest in Catholic Faith By Simon Caldwell ment, and the bishops in- Catholic News Service tend to use the occasion to promote Catholic teaching British bishops plan on the human body. to use the 2012 London Many of the Church’s Olympic Games to renew projects will be carried out interest in the Catholic through More Than Gold, faith, with initiatives rang- a charity made up of 16 ing from fighting human Christian denominations, taking its name from the trafficking and homeless- attempts at Christian en- ness to promoting youth gagement made at the 1996 ministry and ecumenical Atlanta Olympics. dialogue. Its initiatives include the The Bishops’ Confer- Athlete Family Homestay ence of England and Wales Program, in which indi- is also preparing resources viduals and hoteliers are re- for liturgies and holy hours cruited to show hospitality and will post them on the to athletes and their fami- Internet before the July 27- lies unable to afford to stay Aug. 12 games. in London hotels. Parker said the Church is Archbishop Vincent involved in the 100 Days Nichols of Westminster, of Peace initiative, which president of the bishops’ encourages parishes and conference, called the CNS/ANDREW WINNING, REUTERS schools to promote peace Olympics and Paralympics Olympic rings mounted on a barge on the River Thames are seen in front of the Tower of London earlier in the 50 days before the “a moment of great oppor- this year. London is hosting the summer Olympic Games July 27-Aug. 12. Olympic opening ceremo- tunity for us all.” Twenty-four chaplains have been trained for the ny and 50 days after the “These great sporting events generate all sorts of occasion, and training is also being offered to rep- Paralympic closing ceremony. The initiative will good ideas and initiatives, particularly for young resentatives of more than 5,000 Catholic churches aim to combat gang violence in particular. people, reminding all of us of the importance of who will organize parish events, such as street par- Parker told Catholic News Service in an email that good health, the dignity of our bodies, the care of ties, during the games. “it will be difficult for the Catholic Church in the future to not take seriously the importance of engag- our physical well-being and its spiritual meaning,” In London, visitors will have access to two Catho- ing wholeheartedly with global sporting events.” the archbishop said. lic hospitality centers – one at Westminster Cathe- “This venture has stirred the Catholic Church in “The example of many who are dedicated to train- dral and the other at St Anthony Parish, the church the U.K. to be more than a spectator of the world of ing routines in preparation for these games reminds closest to the XXX Olympiad Stadium. sport,” he said. us of the need for good habits and routines in our The Joshua Camp, a tented village for Catholic Parker added: “We hope to bring the presence of own daily lives if we are to make the most of our youth, will open near London’s Olympic Park, to of- Christ into greater play by reaching the 800,000 pu- God-given talents,” he said. fer catechesis and formation centered around sport pils in our Catholic schools and people within our The Catholic Church in Britain has been prepar- themes. 5,000 parishes about the goodness of sport, the God- ing for three years to seize the opportunity presented Parker said the church also will use the Olympics given dignity of the human body, and the untapped by the games to evangelize, said James Parker, the to draw attention to a range of social issues, such as talents that lie within each one of us, irrespective of Catholic executive coordinator for the games. homelessness, fair trade and care for the environ- our level of ability.” 16 - THE CATHOLIC WITNESS, JULY 6, 2012

Faith and Life Defense of Religious Liberty is about Lifestyle, Bishop McFadden Says at Fortnight’s Opening Mass

By Jen Reed The Catholic Witness Opening the Fortnight for Freedom observance in the Diocese of Har- risburg, Bishop Joseph P. McFadden stated that the fundamental right of religious liberty is being threatened in our nation, and called upon Catholics to continue to pray and engage in ef- forts to protect this God-given right. “I’m sorry to say that this fundamen- tal right is now under attack in our own country, despite the fact that the found- ing fathers of our nation, in our founda- tional documents, sought to guarantee its protection,” Bishop McFadden said in his homily during Mass celebrated June 22 at St. Patrick Church in Carl- isle. The men and women who came to these shores seeking religious freedom “were not simply seeking to be allowed to worship their God in a church,” he said. “They understood religious lib- erty as the right to live one’s life in conformity with one’s belief. It was not simply worship, but rather fashioning one’s life on a moral code that influ- CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS enced every aspect of their being.” Gathered at the altar with diocesan clergy, Bishop Joseph P. McFadden celebrates Mass at St. Patrick Church in Carlisle to The Mass opening the Fortnight for open the Fortnight for Freedom in the diocese. Freedom in the diocese was celebrated because we stand with the Lord.” on the Feast of St. Thomas More and James Darby, President of the St. St. John Fisher, a diplomat and bishop Thomas More Society of Central Penn- respectively, who were beheaded by sylvania, told The Catholic Witness that order of King Henry VIII in 1535 for the saint’s feast fell hand-in-hand with refusing to comply with the Act of Su- the call for the Fortnight for Freedom. premacy that required English subjects “St. Thomas More was a hero. He was to recognize the king’s supremacy over someone who didn’t let the political the pope. winds change “In the case his Catholic of St. Thomas See the Homily Online thinking,” he More and St. You can view a video of Bishop McFadden’s said. “Today, John Fisher, homily during the Fortnight for Freedom Mass Catholics they under- online via the diocese’s YouTube channel. are forced stood that Link to the channel at www.hbgdiocese.org. by public man did not thought to live life with either apolo- one foot in this world and one foot gize for or hide their religious beliefs. in the next,” Bishop McFadden said. St. Thomas More shows us we have to “They were called to live their life in speak out on these topics like religious integrity and in truth, in concert with liberty. It doesn’t mean that we’re be- the Author of all life.” ing judgmental or that we’re telling oth- The Fortnight for Freedom was a ers that they have to live according to the two-week initiative, June 21-July 4, of way we live; it’s just a matter of express- An image of St. Thomas More graces St. Patrick Church in Carlisle on June 22, the United States Conference of Catho- ing our religious beliefs and not having his feast day. St. Thomas More was put to death in 1535 for refusing to comply lic Bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee on to compromise in the public square.” with the Act of Supremacy requiring subjects to recognize the king’s supremacy Religious Liberty. The 14-day period “I don’t think we need any greater over the pope. of prayer, education and action called motivation to protect reli- Catholics to focus on support for reli- gious liberty than to think about what could happen if gious freedom. The bishop celebrated we sit back,” Mr. Darby said. its closing Mass at St. Patrick Cathe- “We’d end up losing our dral in Harrisburg on July 4. ability to practice our faith “The hope of these efforts is that all the way God intended us to.” people will grow in their desire to pro- The St. Thomas More So- tect this most fundamental and basic ciety of Central Pennsylva- right, and that they will understand that nia was founded for Catholic religious liberty is not about worship, it lawyers, judges and law stu- is about a lifestyle,” Bishop McFadden dents to promote the ideals said. and principles of its patron “Today, we are called to be good saint. The society sponsors Americans, and at the same time, good various annual events, in- disciples of the Lord. Up until this mo- cluding the Red Mass, the ment, that has been possible,” Bishop Fidelis Award dinner, spiri- McFadden remarked. “We have not tual retreats, adoration of the been asked to choose between being a Blessed Sacrament, and lun- Christian, a follower of Jesus, and be- cheon programs. Those in- ing American. That has never been the terested in more information issue in this country. We pray that, like or membership should visit St. Thomas More, we will not have to www.saintthomasmoresoci- Celebrating faith and freedom, members of the congregation greet Bishop Joseph P. McFad- stand and be counted as un-American ety.com. den following Mass celebrated June 22 during the Fortnight for Freedom.