BringingNorth the Good News to the Diocese Texas of Fort Worth Catholic Vol. 25 No. 13 August 21, 2009

40th Anniversary Mass draws more than 6,000 to celebrate Christ in his Church in North Texas (Photo by Thanh Nguyen)

“In this day which truly the Lord has made, we come together as a family, as a communion of Faith, to Gathering from every corner of the diocese, rural and urban, representing every social and ethnic group, the Church of Fort Worth was well represented in the 6,000 give thanks to God for the plus Catholics gathered to celebrate the 40th anniversary Mass, Aug. 9 in the Fort Worth Convention Center Arena. (Composite photo by Donna Ryckaert) blessings of these 40 years of By Joan Kurkowski-Gillen traught aunt who watches her theme for the jubilee year. Bishop Vann recalled for the faith. We set out once more Correspondent 15-year-old niece battle a spine “In this day which truly the audience the year 1969, when Rosemary Cortez interrupted infection and paralysis at Cook Lord has made, we come together Bishop John J. Cassata, then auxilia- in a journey full of hope, the fi ve-week long vigil she’s kept Children’s Medical Center. as a family, as a communion of ry bishop of the combined Diocese but one in which we must at her niece’s hospital bed for a “My family is going through a Faith, to give thanks to God for of Dallas-Fort Worth, was named good reason. Wanting to connect diffi cult time, and I want to model the blessings of these 40 years the fi rst bishop of Fort Worth. It always look to the Lord to with other believers and surround to my daughter, Victoria, that we of faith,” the bishop said in a was a time of highs and lows in know how to follow and herself in prayer, the St. Vincent de should be thankful for what we homily heard by more than 6,000 the country. Man landed on the have and pray for the things we Catholics who gathered from where to go, and how to Paul parishioner came to a special moon and social unrest disrupted eucharistic liturgy held in the Fort need,” Cortez explains. “And I across the 28-county diocese for society and the Church. There was journey together as a people Worth Convention Center Aug. 9 wanted to do that in the spirit of the milestone event. “We set out war and a search for peace. of faith.” to celebrate the 40th anniversary community.” once more in a journey full of “Yet, in the midst of all of of the Diocese of Fort Worth. Bishop Vann has selected Com- hope, but one in which we must that, new life was beginning,” he — Bishop Kevin Vann The uplifting music and ma- munio — our communion with always look to the Lord to know continued. “The Diocese of Fort in his homily to the 40th jestic pageantry of the Mass, one another in the Body of Christ how to follow and where to go, Worth, resting on a foundation Anniversary Mass assembly celebrated by Fort Worth Bishop and our wider communion with and how to journey together as a laid years before in Texas, began Kevin Vann, comforted the dis- the universal Church — as the people of faith.” SEE 40 YEARS, P. 14 Eunice Kennedy Shriver remembered Bishop Vann encourages support for life in as a woman of faith and action public debate over health care reform bill

Bishop Kevin Vann addressed the tion of life, the protection of alone. Every Catholic has the ob- following brief letter to the Catho- conscience, and the necessity of ligation to contact their senators lics of the diocese Aug. 20: health care reform, so that it is and representatives about this accessible in this country which matter and not just leave this to Dear brothers and sisters has so many blessings. At the the Bishops’ Conference, indi- in the Lord, same time, our voices cannot be vidual bishops, or other groups shrill or strident, like much of alone. However, this must always As Catholics in these United the e-mail and blogs these days. be done in a clear, yet respectful States, we have an obligation With my background in health tone. to be informed, and involved care (I was a medical technologist I would encourage you to go to in, the current debate on health before entering the seminary) and the USCCB Web site (usccb.org), care reform. We cannot absent as the Bishops’ Conference liason and read the words of Bishop ourselves, and our convictions, to the Catholic Health Associa- William Murphy or Cardinal from the current historical and tion, I know fi rsthand of the public Rigali on these matters. For ex- critical time. We must be “at the statements of these groups in the ample, Bishop William Murphy Eunice Kennedy Shriver attends a meeting of Democrats for Life at the table” at this moment in time, defense of life and their hard and of Rockville Center says that Massachusetts Statehouse during the 2004 Democratic National Convention in and engage this debate and diligent work in Washington at “genuine health care reform that Boston. Shriver founded the Special Olympics and was a member of one of the formation of health care policy this very moment. protects the life and dignity of most prominent American Catholic political families of the 20th century. (CNS with our voices for the protec- Yet, it is not up to these groups SEE BISHOP, P. 17 photo/Gregory L. Tracy, PILOT) See story, p. 25 Page 2 North Texas Catholic, August 21, 2009 Diocesan Msgr. Charles King refl ects on life spent serving as a priest

Pope Benedict XVI declared a “Year for Priests” beginning with the Solem- he says. He soon found himself ac- nity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 19 and will conclude in Rome with cepting invitations to speak at area an international gathering of priests on June 19, 2010. The NORTH TEXAS churches, explaining the implica- CATHOLIC celebrates the spiritual leaders of the Diocese of Fort Worth with tions of Vatican II and enjoying the potluck dinners and dialogue. a series of profi les on priests and their vocations beginning with this visit CNS graphic/Emily Thompson with Msgr. Charles B. King, dean of the North Deanery. “For me it was fascinating and Adapted by Tony Gutiérrez/NTC a learning experience, to be a part By Nicki Prevou can]. He’s never crabby. And he’s of that dialogue, and it led to me after the tornado,” he says. The Editorial Assistant totally honest.” She laughs. “For becoming the ecumenical offi cer energetic pastor plunged into instance, if he sends out a personal for the diocese. From 1965 until this the leadership roles he relished, he fi rst time Mary card to someone, he uses his own day I’ve been involved in ecumen- working to establish and develop Wolfl e ever heard Fa- stamp. He would never use one Msgr. Charles King ism,” he says. “My prayer is always, interfaith organizations to provide T that belongs to the parish!” ‘that we all may become one.’” disaster relief, food pantries, and ther Charles King preach It’s true that Charles Bernard Msgr. King recalls. “I thought, The following years included other services. King, Jr., who has served the Dio- “I like working with people, and assignments in teaching and He came to his current parish was on All Saints Day cese of Fort Worth as a priest for the people I’ve seen working the summers spent working to attain — Immaculate Conception Church in 1988. The articulate, nearly 53 years, is considered “one best with people are priests. What graduate degrees in religious edu- in Denton — in 2000, a community of a kind” by many of his brother would it be like to be a diocesan cation and in pastoral counseling of approximately 1,500 families. thoughtful, and “incred- priests who know him well and priest?’” at Loyola University in Chicago. Thanks to his leadership, and his by thousands of admiring current That question led him to He served as rector at Holy Trinity commitment to serving the needs ibly brilliant” priest made and former parishioners. Gregorian University in Rome Seminary in Dallas until he was of the growing Hispanic commu- such an impression upon Born and raised in Wichita Falls, the following September, where asked in March of 1969 to come nity, the parish is now comprised he was nurtured by devoutly Cath- the 22-year-old began studies back to Fort Worth to serve as pas- of about 4,000 families. her and her family that she olic parents and encouraged by as a seminarian for the Diocese tor of St. Andrew Church, which At the request of Bishop Kevin priests of his home parish, Sacred of Dallas, following his gradua- was in the planning stages, shortly Vann, Fr. King — who became a has never forgotten that Heart Church, where the young tion cum laude from Georgetown before the Diocese of Dallas and “monsignor” in 1973 — was given occasion, she says. “Charlie King” began assisting University in Washington, D.C. the Diocese of Fort Worth became the highest of honorary titles by as an altar server while a grade He was ordained in December two separate entities in August of Pope Benedict XVI in May of 2008: “It was the fi rst Mass he said school student at the Academy of of 1956, and his fi rst assignment 1969. It was his fi rst assignment as Protonotary Apostolic. when he was assigned to our par- Mary Immaculate. was to St. Pius X parish in Dallas a pastor, and he “absolutely loved” A sobering bout with bile duct ish [St. John the Apostle Church “My father and mother’s ex- in September of 1957. his ten years at the church, recalls cancer in 2007 led to six months of in North Richland Hills],” she ample had a profound impact on He loved “every minute” of his Msgr. King. radiation and chemotherapy. For- remembers. “He talked about my life,” he says. “My vocation fi rst several years of priesthood, he “Every place I was assigned, tunately, the only apparent lasting how much he loved his vocation, to the priesthood really started says. Driving the two-door 1956 the people were wonderful, and I effect of his illness is the need for how he had never lost the joy of with them in our home where my Dodge coupe that “sort of became loved being with them,” he says. regular blood transfusions. that calling.” younger sister and I lived with my trademark,” the young Fr. King Those assignments included nine His schedule is full, his days Little did she know that the them in Wichita Falls, and the developed marriage preparation years in Wichita Falls at his home and nights fi lled with unending earnest spiritual leader would years I spent at Sacred Heart serv- programs, was active as a leader parish of Sacred Heart Church, responsibilities to the people of his become the pastoral secretary’s ing Mass, attending Benediction, in the Christian Family Life move- following a devastating tornado parish and beyond, but he contin- “wonderful boss” of more than 21 and saying the rosary on Sunday ment, and taught religion classes to that hit Wichita Falls in 1979, ues to be known for his disciplined years. “He’s very saintly,” she says. afternoons.” Catholic school students while also and 12 years at St. John’s. “It was approach to lengthy daily prayer, “He prays every day. His love for As a young man discerning teaching inquiry classes to adults. wonderful to be back in Wichita which keeps him grounded in the God is the most important thing his future, he thought about a re- “That became a real love in my life, Falls and to be active in the com- purpose of his mission to serve the in his life. His mission has been to ligious vocation for the fi rst time. the programs we developed for munity again, and especially to Church. “It’s been all joy,” he says, bring as many people to God [as he “It suddenly dawned on me,” bringing people into the Church,” try to help repair the devastation simply. “I feel so fortunate.”

Catholic Schools Office announces free/ North Texas reduced-price lunch and milk programs Catholic The diocesan Office of Catholic lunch program must list the Social Schools has announced its policy for Security numbers of all adults living free and reduced-price meals for chil- in the household. All incomes must Publisher: dren who are unable to pay for meals also be listed by source, such as Social Bishop Kevin W. Vann served under the National School Security, wages, child support, and Editor: Jeff Hensley Breakfast, Free Milk, or Commodity pension. Associate Editor: Tony Gutiérrez School programs. Everyone wanting to participate in Editorial Assistant: Nicki Prevou The following parochial schools the program must apply again this year Administrative Assistant: Judy Russeau will participate in the National School at their respective schools, including Editorial Offi ce: 800 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, Texas 76108, (817) 560-3300; FAX (817) 244-8839. Lunch Program: All Saints, St. George, children who had tickets for the last Circulation Offi ce: Rita Garber, 800 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, Texas 76108, (817) Our Mother of Mercy, and Our Lady school year. A child must be registered 560-3300. of Victory, all in Fort Worth; Sacred in school before an application will be NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC (USPS 751-370) (ISSN 0899-7020) is published semi-monthly, except Heart, Muenster; Notre Dame Elemen- accepted. Participants will be notifi ed for the months of June, July, and August when it is published monthly, by the Most Rev. Kevin tary, Wichita Falls; and St. Mary’s, within one week after applying if their W. Vann, Bishop of the Diocese of Fort Worth, 800 West Loop 820 South. For those who are not registered parishioners in the Diocese of Fort Worth, subscription rates are $20 for one year, $40 for Gainesville. children qualify for free or reduced- two years, $60 for three years. Periodical postage paid at Fort Worth, Texas. POSTMASTER: Send St. Maria Goretti School in Arlington price lunches or milk. address changes to North Texas Catholic, 800 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, Texas 76108. will participate in the free and reduced- In the operation of child-feeding Deadline for information for the North Texas Catholic is noon of Wednesday of the week before price milk program. programs, no child will be discrimi- the paper is published. The NTC is published two times a month on Friday, except for the months of June, July, and August when it is published one time each month. Under current guidelines, appli- nated against because of race, color, The appearance of advertising in these pages does not imply endorsement of businesses, services, cants for the free and reduced-price sex, national origin, age, or handicap. or products. Readers must exercise prudence in responding to advertising in all media. North Texas Catholic, August 21, 2009 Page 3 Diocesan

Father Kyle Walterscheid, Scott Hahn speaks director of the Offi ce of Vocations, is shown walking esponding out of Sacred Heart Parish at Legatus monthly R in Muenster following his ordination to the priesthood to od’s all in May 2002. Even then, chapter meeting G C he appeared to be inviting people to ask if they were being called to A stronger Church will a vocation. require a multiplication of nuns By Father Kyle Walterscheid nuns in the classroom is that be different from the motiva- they have a great admira- tions required to remain in the e do not have tion for them. Most begin community. At some point in the time to sit to gleam with happiness as each community the sisters W they remember the nuns who would have to face their own back and let the sta- taught them, even the ones identity crisis. Hardest hit, I who got in trouble a lot and suppose, would have been tus quo be suffi cient were disciplined by nuns with the teaching sisters and later Bishop Kevin Vann stands with Fort Worth Legatus President Chuck rulers or paddles, a pinch on the sisters involved in hos- Milliken (left) and Dallas chapter President Dan Hennessy. if we desire to have the neck, or the infamous note pitals, nursing, and health to the parents. care. Why? For the teaching Scott Hahn, well-known theo- stronger parishes, But many things changed sisters, most Catholic schools, logian and author, spoke at the schools, and fami- in the Church in the ’60s and with few exceptions, required Fort Worth Chapter of Legatus’ ’70s. For many centuries the that one had to be a sister, monthly meeting at the Fort Worth lies. We need a mul- most educated of all women brother, or priest to teach, but Club on Friday, August 14. were nuns, as they were now one could teach and not Hahn, a well-known orator tiplication of nuns vital contributors to medical be a vowed religious person. and teacher who has given many health care, education, and Nursing would likewise be talks nationally as well as inter- and we need them even many of the sciences. hit hard. Today, I suspect, nationally, spoke about his book, now! However, one could say that these two fi elds — teaching Hail Holy Queen: The Mother of God the internal structure had and health care — still attract in the Word of God, following a Like the multiplication of become too restrictive upon the largest groups of single Vigil Mass for the Assumption of loaves in the Bread of Life the individual members of the women among the many religious communities. Often career options available. the Blessed Virgin Mary at St. Pat- Scott Hahn discourse in our Sunday Gos- rick Cathedral with Bishop Kevin pels in August, we can, in a a systemic problem existed You and I cannot wish sin- Vann presiding and members of based in Naples, Florida. real sense, see that the sisters that frustrated their attempts gle women back into the con- the Dallas Chapter of Legatus as Since the inception of Legatus who have served our Church, to gain personal maturity, as vent, but as God often tests us special guests. in May of 1987, its mission has our diocese, and our parishes they often lacked the freedom under trial for a greater good, Hahn is currently a profes- been to bring Catholic business have been the bread of Christ to make their own decisions, women do, in fact, have many sor of theology and Scripture at leaders and their spouses to- that fed the hungry multitude forced instead to take on great opportunities to give Franciscan University of Steuben- gether monthly to “study, live, for generations as they fed us whatever duties their superi- themselves unto the Lord (to ville, and is also the founder and and spread their faith.” Legatus, the Word of God, catechized ors ordered them to. become sisters) while serving director of the St. Paul Center for Latin for “ambassador,” assists us, disciplined us, led us to Contrast that with the in these two capacities men- Biblical Theology. In 2005, he was its members in the challenge holiness, and nursed us back many new opportunities that tioned above, as well as many appointed as the Pope Benedict of balancing responsibilities of to health when we were ill. were coming available to other fi elds of service. XVI Chair of Biblical Theology family, Church, business, and Can you believe that we have women at the same time in the Let us pray together for and Liturgical Proclamation at community. sisters who have served our work force. Careers for wom- the master of the harvest to St. Vincent Seminary in Latrobe, The Fort Worth Chapter, one diocese 50, 60, and even 70 en were no longer the lower send out more laborers into Pennsylvania. of over 60 chapters around the years? salaried jobs, as opportunities the harvest as the harvest is At its May 14 meeting, the world, was formed in June of 2006. The dire reality is that in opened up to climb the career abundant and the laborers are chapter inducted two couples Each monthly event begins with 1960 there were about 180,000 development ladder in the few. Can we not ask our Lord into its membership: Mr. and the sacrament of reconciliation, sisters serving the church fi elds of their choice. Over- to send us 20 women to com- Mrs. Keith Leslie and Mr. and a Rosary, and Mass, followed in the U.S., and today there night, culturally speaking, mit to the religious life for our Mrs. Dennis Marrou. The Legatus by a dinner and a speaker with remain about 60,000 sisters, secular career opportunities diocese, to break open new Mass and induction ceremony topics including apologetics, fam- with the majority in their for women replaced dreams of doors in the next fi ve years, was held at St. Patrick Cathedral ily, spiritual growth, and ethics. retiring years, still laboring becoming a nun. or pray to the Lord that He in Fort Worth with Cathedral Rec- Members must be active Catholics away. You may ask, “Why has To remain a nun in that send 100 women in the next tor Father Richard Flores presid- in good standing and must meet the sisterhood dwindled?” To time period had to be most 10 years? That’s my prayer ing and Chapter President Chuck certain business requirements. that I will provide some brief diffi cult. Depending on the and I hope you make it your Milliken presiding over the induc- For more details, visit www. explanations, but more than religious community, as many own too. tion. Special guests included Mr. Legatus.org, or contact chapter that, I want to help young as half of the sisters left their Please see the announce- and Mrs. John Hunt. Mr. Hunt is membership chair Sam Saladino single women today to see the communities during this time ment in the back inside the executive director of Legatus at (817) 529-0444. doors of sisterhood as a real, period. When someone leaves cover to learn more about the satisfying possibility that, if the family to live elsewhere, it Women’s Monthly Discern- called by God, will bring great is always diffi cult, and for the ment night the third Monday Correction joy, fulfi llment, and service to religious sisters, it would be of each month at St. Patrick’s The article on vocations in the, special section on the 40th the next generation of Catho- no different. Cathedral or go to www.fw- Anniversary, neglects to mention and honor the fi rst deacons lics, Christians, and even non- In this regard, I am sure dioc.org/vocations and click ordained for the Diocese of Fort Worth in 1978 under Bishop Christians. that many of the nuns felt that on Vocation Events. John Cassata. One large group of deacons for both the Diocese I have had a great num- someone had let the air out of of Fort Worth and the Diocese of Dallas had been formed in one ber of people approach me their tires even as much ex- Father Kyle Walterscheid is the class at the University of Dallas. Several other deacons were with their concerns for the citement came with the many director of Vocations for the formed elsewhere, including the Texas Formation Program future of the religious sisters. changes of Vatican II. Diocese of Fort Worth. He can be in Longview, all for the Diocese of Fort Worth. Many of these The near universal sense of The motivation for entering reached by e-mail at deacons are still active in the diocese. Catholics who grew up with the religious life would soon [email protected]. Page 4 North Texas Catholic, August 21, 2009 Catholic Scrip- Society of St. Catholic Re- Documentary on ture Study to Vincent de Paul newal Center the Eucharist to be offered at St. Friends of the to host retreat be presented at Vincent de Paul Poor® Walk People with Br. Joseph St. Elizabeth Ann Parish The Fort Worth Diocesan Coun- Schmidt Seton Parish cil of the Society of St. Vincent Catholic Scripture Study In- de Paul will hold its annual The Catholic Renewal Center “You Shall Believe…” a docu- ternational will be offered at St. nationwide Friends of the Poor® will host a retreat featuring mentary film on the Eucharist will Vincent de Paul Parish Wednes- Walk on Saturday, Oct. 3, to cel- Brother Joseph Schmidt. “Praying be presented at St. Elizabeth Ann day mornings from 9:30 a.m. to ebrate service to the poor, and to Events Our Feelings with St. Therese of Seton Parish Thursday, Sept. 10, 11 a.m. beginning Sept. 9 and encourage all to become Friends Lisieux” will be held Friday, Sept. beginning at 7:30 p.m. Discussion Thursday evenings from 7 p.m. &of Importance for the 11, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, time with Australian journalists of the Poor®. Pledges made on to 8:30 p.m. beginning Sept. 10, behalf of registered walkers in Church of Fort Worth Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Ron Tesoriero and Mike Willesee and at Most Blessed Sacrament a given community will benefit Overnight accommodations will follow the film. Parish Thursday mornings from those most in need in that same are optional and meals will be Mike, a senior investigative 9:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. beginning community. provided. The cost for the retreat journalist, and Ron, a lawyer, Sept. 10 and Monday evenings The Fort Worth Diocesan Coun- is $100. have been researching claimed from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. begin- cil encourages all to participate Program material states, “So- supernatural events in the Catho- ning Sept. 14. in the Friends of the Poor® Walk cial violence is destroying our lic Church for a number of years. CSSI is one of the fastest locally — as walkers, “pledgers”, world and feelings of hurt and Their work became the basis for growing Catholic Bible studies volunteers, or all three. “The violence are destroying our souls. the making of the Television in the church today, according people of the Fort Worth Diocese Many saints have spoken in favor Program broadcast internation- to promotional material. CSS have always been generous in of Gospel peace, but St. Therese of ally on the Fox network in 1999, provides an in depth study of their support of the Society,” states Lisieux gives a way to peace with “Signs from God. Science tests one book of the Bible each year Rosanne Veeser, Walk Captain. her life example. The retreat is Faith.” They are currently re- during a course of 25-28 lessons. To register as a walker, to pledge designed to explore St. Therese’s searching “the blood of Christ” Each class consists of small group support for a walker, or for more ‘Way’ that will help bring some through science and through discussion of study questions and information, visit the Web site degree of peace.” history. What they have to say a video lecture given by a Catholic at www.svdpfriendsofthepoorwalk. Br. Joseph will be leaving in will touch the hearts and minds priest. Written by scholars such as org. To volunteer, call (817) October for Nairobi, Kenya to of all that hear them, according Dr. Scott Hahn, Mark Shea, Steve 451-0551. conduct retreats and serve as a to program materials. Ray, and others, this year’s study spiritual director for young men For more information, visit the will focus on St. Paul’s letter to Free concert to CARMELITE AUXILIARY — The Auxiliary to the Discalced Carmelite in the Brothers’ scholastic house. Web site at www.youshallbelieve. the Romans. Nuns, represented by Francie Allen (left), president, and Nancy Dalton, Organizers encourage all to take com or contact the parish office For information on the classes be offered at St. Treasurer, are shown presenting a $25,000 check to Mother Maria at the this final opportunity to experi- at (817) 431-3857. St. Elizabeth to be offered at St. Vincent de Paul Elizabeth Ann Carmelite Monastery of the Most Holy Trinity in Arlington. Also pictured ence a retreat with Br. Joseph. Ann Seton is located at 2016 Willis Parish, 5819 W. Pleasant Ridge are Sister Frances Therese and Sister Teresa Agnes. Proceeds from the For more information and Lane, Keller. Rd., Arlington, contact: Rhea at Seton Parish auxiliary fundraising activities, dues, and donations make this annual reservations, contact the Catholic gift possible. (817) 466-2340; for classes at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Renewal Center at (817) 429- ‘Wildcat Run’ Most Blessed Sacrament Parish, 2016 Willis Lane, Keller, will host 2920. The reservation deadline 2100 N. Davis Dr., Arlington, a free concert Saturday, Aug. 29, is Sept. 8. to be held at St. contact Eileen at (817) 265-4484. at 7 p.m. The concert is being NTC publication deadlines To learn more about the CSSI sponsored by St. Elizabeth Ann The North Texas Catholic is published twice monthly, except Bishop’s Annual Andrew School program visit the Web site www. Seton Youth Ministries and Our cssprogram.net. during the months of June, July, and August when it is published Catholic Pro- Sept. 19 Lady Of Grace High School and monthly. The deadline to submit information is noon on the will feature composer and pianist Wednesday of the week before the paper is published. Life Banquet to St. Andrew School invites all ‘Late Nite Cat- Eric Genius. For more informa- Items for the Sept. 4 issue must be received by noon on Aug. 27. to participate in the Wildcat Run echism 2’ to be tion, contact the parish office at Items for the Sept. 18 issue must be received by noon on Sept. 9. be held Sept. 26 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run event (817) 431-3857. The Bishop’s Annual Catholic Saturday, Sept. 19, beginning presented at Pro-Life Banquet will be held at 7 a.m. The annual race is a Cursillo week- Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Hilton, continuation of the legacy of the Good Shepherd Stephanie Wood Catholic Scrip- Fort Worth, 815 Main Street, Fort Judi K. Skinner run. Fees for the Good Shepherd Catholic Com- ends to be held to speak at Mag- ture Study to Worth. The silent auction will race are $20 per person or $50 per munity in Colleyville will host open at 5 p.m. and the seated family through Sept. 4 and $30 per a showing of the Off-Broadway in October nifi cat breakfast be offered at dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. person or $75 per family Sept. 5 comedy “Late Nite Catechism 2 A Cursillo is a short course This year’s keynote speaker will through race day. All fees include – Sister Strikes Again” Saturday, in Christianity, consisting of a Sept. 19 St. Mark’s be Mother Agnes Mary Donovan, a commemorative T-shirt and a Sept. 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the par- series of talks and meditations Stephanie Wood Weinert, a Catholic Scripture Study (CSS), SV, Superior General of the Sisters pancake breakfast prepared by ish hall. Tickets are $45 each and examining one’s life in relation longtime talk-show host for a doctrinally based Catholic of Life. the Knights of Columbus. must be purchased in advance at to Jesus Christ. Many who have EWTN’s Global Catholic Radio Scripture study program, will be For more information on the For more information, call the Good Shepherd or online at the gone through this experience Network who also serves as the offered at St. Mark Church, 2800 pro-life banquet or to reserve school office at (817) 924-8917. parish Web site, www.gscc.net. have found it helpful in develop- vice president of operations for Pennsylvania Drive in Denton, tickets call (817) 623-2430 or visit St. Andrew School is located at “Late Nite Catechism 2 – Sis- ing a deeper Christian spirituality, Family Life Center International, beginning Sept. 14. www.catholicsrespectlife.org. 3304 Dryden Rd., Fort Worth. ter Strikes Again” is a witty enabling them to be a positive will be the guest speaker during According to promotional ma- performance about the myths force for Christ in the world. Magnificat’s fall prayer breakfast. terials for the program, CSS “has and realities of Catholicism. Separate Cursillo weekends Sponsored by the Grapevine chap- been formally endorsed by Bishop The performance features an for men and women will be held ter in North Texas, the breakfast Vann, and has been a blessing irrepressible nun who teaches to this coming October. The men’s will be held at the Hilton Garden to Catholics at over 200 parishes a roomful of “students” (audi- Cursillo will be held Oct. 8-11 and Inn, 785 State Highway 121, around the world.” Participation ence). All proceeds will benefit the women’s Cursillo will be held Lewisville, on Saturday, Sept. 19. in the sessions, according to event the Good Shepherd/Holy Trinity Oct. 22-25. Both weekends will be Magnificat is a national ministry organizers, will help Catholics Catholic School Tuition Assis- held at the Fort Worth Cursillo to Catholic women. to “learn the Word of God from tance Fund. Center, 2221 N.W. 26th Street in Weinert, the oldest of eight chil- a uniquely Catholic perspec- For more information, contact Fort Worth. The weekends will be dren and a convert to Catholicism, tive, [to] be able to defend your Ann LaBarge at (817) 251-2451 presented in English. will give her personal testimony Catholic faith, and [to] develop or [email protected]. Good For more information, call at the Magnificat breakfast and friendships with like-minded Shepherd Catholic Community Florence Marcucci at (972) 291- speak on the call of Christian believers.” is located at 1000 Tinker Rd., 6817 or e-mail mamarcucci@ womanhood. CSS sessions will be held weekly Colleyville. sbcglobal.net. Tickets for the breakfast are $18, and will include class discussion; and can be purchased through program materials provide for Sept. 15 at the following Catholic daily reflection and questions. bookstores: Keepsakes Catholic Weekly Monday sessions will Offi cial Assignments Books and Gifts, Lakewood begin Sept. 14 and will be held Center, Arlington; Little Angels from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday The following assignments have been made by Catholic Store, 600 E. Sandy Lake evening groups will begin Sept. Bishop Kevin Vann: Rd., Coppell; Catholic Art and 16 and will be held from 7 p.m. Gifts, 2761 Valwood Pkwy., Farm- to 9 p.m. EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT — Andy Eller of BSA Troop 615 at St. Maria Fr. Ray Mullan has been named parochial administrator of ers Branch; and St. Anthony’s For more information about Goretti Parish in Arlington has completed an Eagle Service Project to Jesus of Nazareth Parish, Albany, and Sacred Heart of Jesus Bookstore, 3121 McCart Ave., CSS at St. Mark Parish, call Jim benefit Catholic Charities in Fort Worth. For his project, Andy organized Parish, Breckenridge, effective July 20. This assignment is Fort Worth. Hawk at (214) 552-8935. The CSS a clothing drive held at St. Maria Goretti Church during the month of made without prejudice to his role as pastor of St. Mary For more information on Mag- Web site may be found at www. July. Andy and his scout volunteers delivered 54 bags of clothing and Parish, Graham and St. Theresa Parish, Olney. nificat, contact Anita Delagarza catholicscripturestudyinc.org. baby items to Catholic Charities. Pictured above: (left to right) Eric Eller, at (682) 429-2456. Henry Weber, Chris Bindel, Jesse Lopez, and Andy Eller. North Texas Catholic, August 21, 2009 Page 5 Diocesan Knights of Columbus donate $181,000 to Bishop Vann at dinner for priests and religious

Story and Photos by The event, which was spon- Amy Yancey sored sponsored by the Knights’ Correspondent diocesan chapter on Aug. 11, had a better-than-expected turnout he 14th annual Priest with 470 people in attendance, and Religious Appre- including nearly 70 clergy mem- T bers. The money presented to ciation Dinner was held Bishop Vann this year was raised during last year’s local Knights’ recently at Most Blessed fund-raising events combined Sacrament Church in Ar- with funds coming from the Knights of Columbus State Father Richard Flores, rector of lington in which a check Charities. To date, more than $1.6 Leaders of the diocesan Knights of Columbus sit with their wives at the 14th million has been raised from this St. Patrick Cathedral, speaks with annual Priest and Religious Appreciation Dinner. From left to right are Joyce transitional Deacon Alfredo Barba for $181,000 was pre- annual event for the Deaf Ministry and Dennis Helgeson, Fort Worth diocesan deputy, Debbie and Dennis Stark, from Immaculate Conception Church and Vocations. sented to Bishop Kevin immediate-past president for the Western Metroplex Chapter, and Connie and in Denton. Dcn. Barba is set to be “Once again, the bishop not Jack Schooley, District 24 deputy, which oversees four councils in Arlington. ordained to the priesthood Sept. 8. Vann from the diocese’s only inspired us but also showed just how much he enjoys visiting tickets, and handmade items, all Most Blessed Sacrament Church “This is a beautiful event to Knights of Columbus everyone,” said Patrick Henz, of which were donated by Fort in Arlington, who was honored see the diocese together like this,” Western Metroplex Chap- chapter president and chairman Worth area parishioners. for serving 50 years as a priest. said Father Isaac Orozco. “It’s of the event. The Western Me- Several clergy members were “It helps us to get to know each a powerful statement of what ter benefi tting the Deaf troplex Chapter is the umbrella honored during the event, includ- other as parishioners.” families should be doing — get- organization for all Knights of ing seminarians and those who Bishop Vann also received a ting together.” Ministry and Vocations. Columbus councils in the Diocese have served 25 years or more in special presentation from the of Fort Worth. the clergy. A presentation by the “Knights on Bikes” organization, “This is a very important event The silent auction began at 5:30 Deaf Ministry rounded out the which is nationally based in Fort that clergy members look forward p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. evening. Worth: a scaled down Vespa mo- to every year while helping to Tickets were $20 per person. Silent “This event is the ultimate torcycle and a helmet to match the support a vital ministry,” said auction items included several gift ecclesiastical ice breaker,” said vest he received as a gift during Bishop Vann. baskets, golf items, Texas Rangers Msgr. Joseph Scantlin, pastor of last year’s event.

The Lady Margaret Roper School USCCB asks Catholic Charities at the College of St. Thomas More conveniently located adjacent to TCU of Fort Worth to welcome record Offering a fresh approach to classical learning, and assistance for home-schooling parents number of refugees this year Grades 9 - 12 For information, call John Heitzenrater at (817) 923-8459 By Nicki Prevou Sept. 30, the end of the agency’s ing to the Fort Worth area,” she Editorial Assistant fi scal year, Catholic Charities said. “One of the most signifi cant The U.S. Conference of Catho- will have served approximately ways to help is to donate items to lic Bishops (USCCB) has asked 500 refugees; that number will assist refugees in outfi tting their Catholic Charities within the increase to about 650 for the new homes.” What do you do with the Diocese of Fort Worth to welcome 2009-2010 fi scal year. Because the The new arrivals step off the a record number of refugees to recession has hit other states so airplane with a plastic bag con- the Metroplex this year. Because severely, a number of agencies taining a few essentials, and little Bible after you study it? new security measures have been in those areas have been forced else, said Cheatham. Anyone implemented in the aftermath to turn incoming refugees away, who can assist with donations Come and pray of the Sept. 11, 2001 tragedy, the she explained. of furniture, dishes, household the scriptures at State Department is now allow- “A great number are being items, linens, towels, and per- ing larger numbers of refugees diverted to Texas and to us in sonal hygiene items is asked to to escape life-threatening con- Fort Worth, as the bishops have give as generously as possible. ditions in their own countries asked us to accept more than our Those who are able to donate • MONTSERRAT SILENT RETREATS by taking refuge in the United usual number,” she said. “We cash or items or to volunteer • MONTSERRAT RETREAT WORKSHOPS States. Approximately 54,000 value being a responsive agency assistance to arriving refugees • MONTSERRAT EVENINGS AND SATURDAYS refugees will come to this country to needs. It means hard work for are asked to contact Amy Board in 2009. us, but we’ll do our share to help at Catholic Charities at (817) OF THE CAMPIONI SPIRITUALITY CENTER Burmese refugees are pour- provide a place for these refugees 920-7733, ext. 271 or at aboard@ ing in from holding camps in to come.” ccdofw.org. Thailand and Malaysia. Bhuta- It is a tremendous challenge “The refugee program is a nese citizens are coming from to provide such a large number program of protection,” said Register Today! camps in Nepal, and Iraqis are of individuals and families with Cheatham. “Even if it is a strug- arriving from camps in Lebanon, new homes where they can live gle [for refugees] to adapt to their 940-321-6020 Turkey, Syria, and Jordan, said in dignity, as well as safety, said new lives here in the States, it is or online at Tory Cheatham, director of Im- Cheatham. “Here at Catholic much safer than being in their MONTSERRATRETREAT.ORG migration and Refugee Services Charities, we desperately need own countries or in the refugee for Catholic Charities of Fort the help of the Catholic com- camps. We want to do as much as Visit our website for complete calendar and info Worth. munity to partner with us in we can to make sure that people Cheatham estimates that as of welcoming those who are com- are safe.” a place . a program . an experience Page 6 North Texas Catholic, August 21, 2009 Diocesan Seventh annual Pro-Life Boot Camp inspires area high-schoolers to

Story and Photos by Joan Kurkowski-Gillen Correspondent Fight for Life he teenagers also participated in the “spiri- tual adoption” of unborn babies attending the while a student at Holy Family Youth for Life School in Fort Worth. T Hunter said hearing the true (YFL) Boot Camp July life experiences of people who have witnessed the horror of 24-29 at the University abortion has a greater impact than just reading about studies of Dallas sat motionless or statistics. Jill Stanek’s story, as Jill Stanek described and her decision to stay at the hospital and work to change Janet Stanek, a registered nurse who what it was like to its abortion policy, impressed has become a national advocate for the 14-year-old. The nurse’s the protection of victims of late-term abortions, speaks to teens at the camp watch an aborted baby tenacity, which eventually about the need to increase awareness die in her arms. Fr. Frank Pavone visits with teens after his Saturday evening presentation at the brought the plight of abortion’s of such atrocities. Youth for Life Boot Camp held at the University of Dallas. tiny victims to public attention While working the night and helped pass the Born Alive clared. “Not many people know shift at Christ Hospital in she was pretty well informed they were not legally protected Infant Protection Act, gave what’s going on inside clinics. Chicago, the registered nurse about the abortion issue. when they were in the womb Hunter an example to follow. Our generation is key. The more saw a co-worker carrying a “Jill Stanek’s story is some- and that provides a very strong “We need to increase aware- we know, the more we can very premature baby boy to the thing I didn’t know and it was personal motivation to be in- ness and take action,” he de- impact change.” soiled utility room to die. The very disturbing,” she said. “It volved in this cause.” infant, the size of a fi st and fully makes you realize how wrong Today’s teenagers and young formed at 21-22 weeks of devel- [abortion] is and how hard we adults grew up with ultrasound opment, was aborted because need to pray.” images of themselves before TRIDENTINE MASS he had Down Syndrome. Stanek was one of several birth. For them, there’s a con- ‘When she told me what she speakers who offered personal nection between life inside and Latin Indult Mass was going to do, I couldn’t bear testimonies and information outside the womb. : p.m. Sundays the thought of this suffering to the more than 90 teenagers “That continuity is the child dying alone,” says Stanek, — 31 from the Diocese of Fort foundation of the pro-life move- St. Mary of the Assumption Church a labor and delivery nurse. “So Worth — who attended the sev- ment,” said Fr. Pavone, who  W. Magnolia, Fort Worth I cradled and rocked him for enth annual Youth for Life Boot uses popular Internet Web sites High Mass Second and Fourth sundays the 45 minutes he lived. He Camp. Sponsored by the Fort like Facebook and YouTube to didn’t move much because he Worth Catholics Respect Life reach tech-savvy teens. “Young Low Mass First and Third Sundays was using all of his energy to and the Dallas’ Catholic Pro- people are a joy to work with breathe.” Life Committee of North Texas, because they eagerly take the After his heart stopped beat- the weeklong camp provided pro-life perspective we offer Donate That Vehicle! ing, the caretaker tied his little opportunities for group wor- them and put it into practice.” hands together with a string, ship, community service proj- Matthew Hunter said at- Toll Free 1-888-317-7837 wrapped him in a shroud and ects, and public prayer outside tending the YFL boot camp will Have title in hand when you call took him to the morgue. local abortion facilities. make him a more committed “Feelings of helplessness Keynote speaker for the pro-life volunteer. • Tax Deductible came fl ooding back to me,” says event was Father Frank Pavone, “The more I learn, the more • Trucks, SUVs, Cars & Vans Stanek who had watched an- national director of Priests for I want to end abortion,” said • Free Vehicle Pickup other child die in a car accident Life, who discussed the myths the Nolan Catholic High School • Most Running & Non- Society of St. Vincent dePaul years earlier. “Once again I was that surround the abortion con- freshman who credits his Running Vehicles Accepted Vehicle Donation Program in a situation where a baby was troversy. Fr. Pavone, who trav- mother, Tricia, for introducing Proceeds benefit needy throughout North Texas dying and there was nothing I els to at least four states each him to pro-life activities. He could do to save him.” week promoting pro-life efforts, The cruel reality of infants told the North Texas Catholic born alive after late-term abor- he welcomes the opportunity tions shocked many in the to talk with young people. He young audience including Liz believes the younger generation Radford. As president of the is why the pro-life movement is pro-life group at Our Lady of winning. Grace High School in Roanoke, “They’re survivors,” the the high school junior thought priest pointed out. “They know THE WRIGHT FIRM, LLP ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS Paul F. Wright, MST, JD Jesuit Alum, St. Thomas Aquinas Parishioner ATTORNEY & CPA •Family Law •Probate •Guardianships 1-866-780-9696 Free One Hour Consult & Knights of Columbus Discount www.thewrightfirmllp.com Principal Office Located in Dallas, Texas Not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Teens from the Dioceses of Fort Worth and Dallas join in prayer for the ability to Specialization defend all stages of life during a presentation during the Youth for Life Boot Camp. North Texas Catholic, August 21, 2009 Page 7 Diocesan Catholics Respect Life Catholics Respect Life is committed to advancing the Culture of Life. It is our mission to serve the parishes and families within the Diocese of Fort Worth through Education, Pastoral Care, Prayer and Worship and to work in union with parishes and families to change Public Policy Benefitting the Ministries of Catholics Respect Life of the Diocese of Fort Worth and Legislation in an effort to restore the dignity due to every human life from conception to natural death. Through these acts we hope to stand as a united community and answer the appeal made by John Paul II in The Gospel of Life, “…in the name of God: respect, protect, love and serve life, every human life.”

To carry out this work we have established several ministries which work together to foster a Culture of Life and to serve the needs of the people within the Diocese of Fort Worth. The Bishop’s Annual Catholic Pro-Life Banquet is our primary fundraiser. Our help is desperately needed and so is yours. With every Keynote Speaker year our ministry has grown, so have the needs within our community. We Mother Agnes Mary Donovan strive to meet these needs, but we need your help. We need volunteers Superior General, Sisters of Life with generous hearts, but we also With a PhD in Psychology, she has extensive experience as a clinical psychologist, dealing with need your generous financial support. Be part of the action and family intervention, mother/child relationships and familial factors favoring children’s join us for the Bishop’s Banquet and learning. She is responsible for anchoring a new religious community in its charism help us make a difference in Life. and guiding it to holiness, and is often called on across the country to share the message of reverence for human life, the gift and patrimony of the Institute she leads. Please visit our website: www.CatholicsRespectLife.org Catholics Respect Life Silent Auction, Raffle & Exhibits Ministries

Raffle Tickets: 1 for $10, 3 for $25 or 15 for $100 PRAYER - In our ministry efforts, we Drawing to be held at the banquet on September 26th acknowledge that the foundation must be continuous heartfelt prayer Appx Value $3,000+ for the success of pro-life efforts and Grand Prize: Samsung 52" HD LCD 1080 TV Model-LN52A750 - for the conversion of hearts from 2nd Prize: Sony 40" Bravia HD 1080 TV Model KDL40S5100 -Appx Value $1,000+ abortion and the culture of death. 3rd Prize: Samsung Integrated Blue-Ray Home Theatre System, Model HTBD2ET -Appx Value $800+ GABRIEL PROJECT - Is a parish-based outreach to mothers experiencing a crisis pregnancy which utilizes trained volunteers called "Gabriel Angels" who offer spiritual guidance, emotional support, and practical help when necessary. Helpline 800-545-5935 RACHEL MINISTRIES - Offers an opportunity for healing to women and men suffering the emotional or spiritual pain of abortion. They offer hope and healing through a variety of programs and services. Individual and group support is available. Helpline 817-923-4757 YOUTH FOR LIFE - Is a peer-based outreach designed to help today's Online or By Phone youth become more pro-life. SIDEWALK PRAYER & ADVOCACY - An ongoing prayerful presence Reservation Options VIP Reception from 5:00 - 6:30 pm outside Fort Worth abortion centers Diamond $5,000 with Bishop Kevin Vann & Mother Agnes for the conversion of hearts. Premium table & VIP reception for 10, 5 valet parking passes, full 40 DAYS FOR LIFE - Starting page ad in banquet program, hotel room for 2 on banquet night September 23rd, a 40 Day Platinum $2,500 campaign of Fasting and Prayer, Community Outreach and a 24 hour Premium table & VIP reception for 10, 2 valet parking passes, and a day, 7 days a week prayer vigil 1/2 page ad in the banquet program outside of Planned Parenthood Fort Gold $1,000 Worth. Premium table & VIP reception for 10 CIVIC ACTION - Works to educate Table for 10 $600 voters and restore laws that protect Reservation deadline is September 16th life from conception to natural death. Individual $60 Visa and MC accepted PARISH RESOURCE - Helps to facilitate pro-life activities in the parish and create a network for the Parish Coordinators within the 817-623-2430 Diocese of Fort Worth to promote a www.catholicsrespectlife.org Culture of Life in the Parish. Page 8 North Texas Catholic, August 21, 2009 Diocesan

Fort Worth Friars of the Special Collection: Renewal make fi nal vows Operation By Nicki Prevou County Cork, Ireland, who also Demma family during his stay Editorial Assistant spent the last year and a half in Fort Worth, added Demma. Photos by Jason Spoolstra serving in the Diocese of Fort “Mariano has now been Rice Bowl Worth, took his fi nal vows with assigned to the CFR mission rother Mariano, a Br. Mariano. in the South Bronx, offering longtime parish- “[Br. Mariano] helped to ren- service in one of the most B ovate the building, and to get destitute sections of New York ioner at St. Elizabeth the friary and the downtown City,” he said. “And Br. Patrick mission going,” said Michael is now back in a community in Ann Seton Church in Demma, who said that he was Ireland. They will be missed Keller, formerly known “thrilled” to have his son liv- in Fort Worth, but they know ing in the Fort Worth area for that they are following God’s as Jonathan Demma, nearly two years. Br. Patrick, plan for their lives and their 32, has been “like a son” to the ministry.” took his fi nal vows as Br. Mariano poses a member of the Chris- with Bishop Vann tian Friars of the Re- at St. Crispin’s friary in the Bronx, newal (CFR) religious where a Holy Hour and musical talent order during a joyous show was held on Saturday, Aug. celebratory Mass, held 1 for friends and family members of Aug. 2 at Our Lady of the friars. Bishop Good Counsel Church Vann delighted the appreciative in Manhattan. audience by “jamming” with The former Texas A&M the friars on the keyboard. engineering student was joined in New York by his parents, Michael and Alana Demma, also of St. Elizabeth, and by his fi ve brothers, their spouses and children, his grandmother, and many other relatives and friends, including Bishop Kevin Vann. Br. Mariano, 28, who joined the order over fi ve years ago, has lived and worked at the Sacred Heart of Jesus friary behind Our Mother of Mercy Church on Terrell Avenue for the past year and a half. The friars came to Fort Worth in 2007 at the request of Bishop Vann. Members of the friary operate St. Benedict’s Mission in downtown Fort Worth to as- Hundreds of friends and family members gathered in Our Lady of Good Counsel sist those in need. Brother Pat- Church in Manhattan to attend the Aug. 2 Mass and fi nal vows ceremony of Br. rick, formerly Barry Crowley of Mariano, Br. Patrick, and other members of the religious order.

ABOVE: Br. Mariano receives the embrace of a brother CFR following his profession of his fi nal vows.

LEFT: Fr. Bernard Murphy, CFR, extends his hands in blessing over Br. Mariano (left) and Br. Patrick. The two had just come forward to declare their intention to make their fi nal vows as members of the Christian Friars of the Renewal. North Texas Catholic, August 21, 2009 Page 9 Diocesan Kimbell Art Museum to display Special Collection: Catholic Relief Services Michelangelo’s fi rst painting Formerly known as: By Nora Hamerman Correspondent American Bishops’ Overseas Appeal Picture one of the most vener- able Christian saints, in a cosmic struggle against evil; add a famous engraving that circulated all over Europe; join this to the talents of a 12-year-old youth, the future great sculptor of the Pieta and painter of the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel, then learning to draw and mix colors; and throw in a dash of unlikely sur- vival and detective work enhanced by modern technical analysis. Put it all into a panel, barely 13 inches by 18 inches, and you have “The Torment of St. Anthony,” the fi rst painting of Michelangelo Buonar- roti (1475-1564), recently purchased by the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, and on view until Sept. 7 at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Kimbell announced Aug. 19 that the painting would go on display in Fort Worth Sept. 26. The panel, as Michelangelo de- scribed it to his biographer Condivi 65 years later, was an exercise for the aspiring artist who had been walking around Florence drawing the most celebrated works of the “The Torment of St. Anthony” (Courtesy Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York) past. The lad did not merely copy and “colorize” a 1475 engraving alarmed him with terrible clamors curator Keith Christiansen told by the German printmaker Martin and a variety of specters, in hid- the Catholic Herald, newspaper of Schongauer; he transformed the eous shapes of the most frightful the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, design into his fi rst painting, using wild beasts, which they assumed that in 1487, when he was not yet hues of lavender and acid green to dismay and terrify him; till a apprenticed to Ghirlandaio but that later appeared in the Sistine ray of heavenly light breaking in had a kind of “gofer” role in the ceiling. And according to another upon him chased them away, and studio, the 12-year-old Michel- Michelangelo biographer, Vasari, caused him to cry out, `Where were angelo collected the payment for the work was created when he was you, my Lord and my Master? the “Adoration.” Ghirlandaio apprenticed to the Florentine artist Why were you not here, from the was one of the fi rst artists to use Ghirlandaio in 1488. According to beginning of my confl ict, to as- such a harbor scene to symbolize press information from the Kim- suage my pains!’ the Virgin Mary’s role as the safe bell, a facsimile of the Schongauer “A voice answered: ‘Anthony, refuge of the Christian soul. engraving will accompany the I was here the whole time; I stood Is this really the panel described Michelangelo painting. by you, and beheld your combat: by Michelangelo’s biographers? St. Anthony Abbot, born into and because you have manfully The proof presented at the New a rich family around 251, is re- withstood your enemies, I will York exhibit is compelling. Clean- vered by Christians as the father always protect you, and will ren- ing has revealed the artist’s typical of monasticism. Taking literally der your name famous throughout palette and changes to the design, the Lord’s words, “If you want to the earth.’” revealed by infrared refl ectog- be perfect, go, sell what you have Schongauer was the fi rst artist raphy, rule out any chance it is and give to the poor, and you will to depict the demons hoisting a copy. If it is less skillful than have treasures in heaven; and the long-suffering saint into the Michelangelo’s fi rst sculptures come, follow Me,” Anthony gave air. What Michelangelo added to — well, he was only 12. away the family estate and went Schongauer’s spiny image was The brilliantly colored scales to the Egyptian desert to live in the “ray of heavenly light” — the Michelangelo added to Schon- contemplation and prayer. power of Christ’s redeeming love gauer’s monsters give a further St. Athanasius, Anthony’s to dispel evil. This appears in the clue. Michelangelo told Condivi friend, described the temptations landscape he painted below the that “he would not paint anything the saint endured in his Life of St. grotesque onslaught, where a ship, without consulting nature, and Anthony. After a nightlong com- symbolizing the human soul, sails so he went to the fi sh market, to bat with the devil, a friend found serenely through waters between study the form and color of the Anthony prone on the fl oor of his sunlit mountains. It illustrates scales and eyes and every other cave, near death. Christ’s promise to Anthony that part of the fi sh.” “When he began to come to “I will always protect you.” St. Anthony would have smiled. himself, though not yet able to The landscape in the Kimbell When asked how he could spend stand, he cried out to the devils panel shows the gifted young his life in solitude without the com- while he yet lay on the fl oor, ‘Be- artist adapting an older Floren- panionship of books, he replied hold! Here I am; do all you are tine master for his own ends. It that nature was his great book. able against me: nothing shall ever quotes from a unique detail in the Nora Hamerman teaches art and separate me from Christ my Lord.’ background of a Ghirlandaio’s catechesis at Christendom’s Notre Hereupon the fi ends appearing altarpiece, the “Adoration of the Dame Graduate School in Alexandria, again, renewed the attack, and Magi.” Metropolitan Museum Virginia. Page 10 North Texas Catholic, August 21, 2009 Honor Graduates

As you enter a new phase of your life, the dawning of adulthood, the gathering light beyond you hold shadows of the future, shapes of things to come. The light will help to reveal what lies before you, and the light you carry within, the Light of Christ, will help you determine how you will respond to all that lies ahead. May you walk boldly and humbly by the light of the Gospel, so that at the end of the long day of your lifetime, as the sun is setting, you will be able to look back and say “I was faithful to God, to family, and to my responsibilities to those God called me to love and to serve.” Begin with your goal in mind, and no matter how often you are drawn aside by distractions, the light of Christ, alive in your heart will show you the way to the Anne Conover Angela Ferreira Gregory Hodges Kingdom. NATIONAL MERIT NATIONAL MERIT CHAMINADE AWARD FINALIST FINALIST Nolan Catholic High School National Merit Finalist Anne Angela Ferreira, a graduate graduate Gregory Hodges re- Conover is a member of St. of Nolan Catholic High School, ceived the Chaminade Award ARLINGTON DUBLIN Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish is a National Merit Finalist. At for Outstanding Seniors. where she has served as her home parish of St. Eliza- He earned more than 260 ST. JOSEPH CHURCH UBLIN IGH CHOOL D H S a eucharistic minister. She beth Ann Seton, she served service hours during his high volunteered at the Rocky as a teen leader for Vacation school career. In addition to Top Therapy Center and, as Bible School for five years. his church activities as altar an active participant in her In addition to her academic server, eucharistic minister, parish youth group, was a activities with the National and Deacon Peer Review part of Challenge, ECVD, and Honor Society and the Nolan Group member, Gregory has Regnum Christi. Anne will Catholic High School Ambas- been active with the Trinity attend the University of Notre sadors, she volunteered with Chapter of Habitat for Human- ity and built a prayer garden NOLAN CATHOLIC Dame in South Bend, Indiana. Habitat for Humanity. Angela She is the daughter of Chris is the daughter of Mark and at Most Blessed Sacrament HIGH SCHOOL and Edita Conover. Susan Ferreira. She will at- Church in Arlington — his Courtney June tend the University of Notre home parish — for his Eagle Dame in South Bend, Indiana Scout project. The son of Freeman this fall. Sharon and Charles Hodges, SALUTATORIAN Gregory will attend the Univer- Paul Ashour Linda Anna-Maria sity of Texas in Austin. OUTSTANDING SENIOR NATIONAL MERIT Volleman AWARD FINALIST VALEDICTORIAN Salutatorian Courtney June Paul Ashour, a home- Dublin High School Vale- Freeman of Cassata High schooled student from Grand dictorian Linda Anna-Maria School was recognized with Prairie, is a National Merit Volleman is a parishioner at St. an Outstanding Senior Award. Scholar. He attends St. Joseph Mary Church in Dublin where She attended Tarrant County “To Show great love for Parish in Arlington where he she has been a member of the College in the Spring of 2009 sings with the 9 a.m. Mass youth group, a CCD teacher, to receive dual academic Cortni Breen Jennifer Dayrit God and our neighbor choir and has worked as a VBS teacher, eucharistic credit. Her community service Vacation Bible School vol- minister, and a participant in hours includes work with MARIAN AWARD NATIONAL MERIT we need not do great unteer and altar server. As a Camp Fort Worth. In addi- Boys and Girls Clubs of Fort Cortni Breen received the FINALIST member of Totus Tuus, the tion to her parish activities, Worth and Cook Children’s Marian Outstanding Senior things. It is how much local Catholic home-school Linda has been involved with Hospital where she worked Award for Nolan Catholic High National Merit Finalist Jen- youth group, he has served Christmas in Action, Relay for with preschool aged Cystic School. She is a member of nifer Dayrit of Nolan Catholic we put in the doing, as president and second vice Life, National Honor Society, Fibrosis patients. Courtney St. Andrew Parish where she High School was recognized president. Paul is the son of Thanksgiving canned food plans to major in nursing at served as a Vacation Bible as an Alcon Laboratories Titus and Diane Ashour. He will drives, and coordinator for U.T.A. She is the daughter of School teacher. Cortni has Scholar. A member of St. that makes our offering attend Texas A & M University blood drives. The daughter Donna and Keith Butler. been involved with numerous Maria Goretti Church, she in College Station. of Carl and Engeline Volle- organizations including Habi- volunteered her time in the something beautiful for man, Linda will attend Baylor tat for Humanity, Big Brothers Office of Faith Formation and University in Waco. and Big Sisters, Locks for with the Big Brothers and Big God.” Love and the Stephen Breen Sisters Program. She has Memorial Foundation. Cortni served as president of both FORT WORTH ACADEMY OF Breen is the daughter of Jim the National Honor Society Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta FORT WORTH and Kathy Breen and will and the National Spanish COMANCHE FINE ARTS Honor Society and was the CASSATA HIGH SCHOOL attend St. Louis University in COMANCHE HIGH SCHOOL St. Louis, Missouri. co-captain of the speech and debate team. Jennifer is the daughter of Paulito and Janice Dayrit. She will attend Rice University in Houston.

John S. Peyton Honor Laura Gracia Maksimik, Jr. Victoria Kilianski SALUTATORIAN Coughlin SALUTATORIAN Jessica Chung VALEDICTORIAN ALEDICTORIAN Comanche High School V Fort Worth Academy of NATIONAL MERIT Nolan Catholic High School Salutatorian Laura Garcia is OUTSTANDING SENIOR Fine Arts Salutatorian John Valedictorian Victoria Kilianski the daughter of Jose and S. Maksimik, Jr. is the son of FINALIST George Elkind Chase Hattersley is a member of St. Francis Guadalupe Garcia. As a life- AWARD Coletta and John Maksimik. Jessica Chung, the daughter NATIONAL MERIT NATIONAL MERIT of Assisi Parish in Grapevine long member of Sacred Heart Cassata High School An active member of St. of Joseph and Maria Chung, where she was an altar INALIST Parish in Comanche, she has Valedictorian Peyton Hon- Bartholomew Parish, he has is a National Merit Finalist F FINALIST server. Her community service served as a eucharistic minis- or Coughlin received an served as an acolyte, a from Nolan Catholic High National Merit Finalist Chase Hattersley, a graduate involvement included Work ter, lector and CCD teacher. In Outstanding Senior Award member of the confirma- School. Jessica played piano George Elkind graduated of Nolan Catholic High School, Week at the Pines Catholic addition to her parish involve- from her graduating class. A tion preparation ministry, for the LifeTeen choir at St. from Nolan Catholic High is a National Merit Finalist. He Camp, providing general as- ment, Laura has worked for member of University United YSN high school religious John the Apostle Parish for School in Fort Worth. As a attends St. Vincent de Paul sistance with moving, cleaning numerous causes including Methodist Church where she education participant, and three-and-a-half years. In member of the Nolan Catholic Parish in Arlington. Chase and organization for Dawson Santa’s Helpers, Relay for Life, was part of the Youth Group, Camp Fort Worth participant. addition to serving as a North High School Theatre Troupe, has participated in Camp Middle School in Carroll, and Adopt-A-Highway trash clean Peyton worked on the Cassata Outside of parish life, John Richland Hills Teen Court he performed in community Fort Worth and was a River serving as a science tutor. up, Cinco de Mayo, the John High School Yearbook staff. has been involved with the member and occasional at- shows throughout the Diocese Legacy Parks volunteer. He Victoria is the daughter of Wesley Harding Day Town She plans to attend University National Honor Society, the torney, she earned over 60 of Fort Worth. The son of plans to attend the University Joseph and Helene Kilianski. Festival, and the Comanche of Texas at Arlington in the Red Cross, and the Special service hours with Habitat for Peter Elkind and Catherine of North Texas in Denton. She will double major in biol- Community Clinic. She will Fall. Peyton is the daughter Olympics. He will attend Texas Humanity. Jessica will attend Colquitt, George plans to Chase is the son of Dan and ogy and biomedical science attend the University of Texas of Sean Coughlin and Portlan A & M University in College the University of Chicago in major in Radio/TV Studies at Lisa Lamers and the late Kevin at Texas A & M University in at Arlington this fall. Sinku. Station. Chicago, Illinois. Northwestern University. Hattersley. College Station. North Texas Catholic, August 21, 2009 Page 11 Honor Graduates

LINDSAY MUENSTER MUNDAY POOLVILLE NOTRE DAME LINDSAY HIGH SCHOOL SACRED HEART MUNDAY HIGH SCHOOL POOLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL

Amber Nortman Susan Matassa SALUTATORIAN SALUTATORIAN Lindsay High School Salu- NATIONAL MERIT tatorian Amber Nortman is a Nick Bezner Robert Lee FINALIST Hannah Renee Mark Andrew member of St. Peter Church. VALEDICTORIAN Parish activities include par- Nolan Catholic High School Dillard, Jr. Szczerba Lindsay High School Vale- ticipation in youth group as Salutatorian Susan Matassa Joe Hesse Henson dictorian Nick Bezner is a VALEDICTORIAN SALUTATORIAN a teen leader, membership is a National Merit Finalist. UTSTANDING ENIOR VALEDICTORIAN member of St. Peter Parish O S in St. Peter’s youth choir, As a member of St. John Munday High School Vale- Salutatorian Mark Andrew in Lindsay. He has served as WARD confirmation class aide, and the Apostle Parish in North A dictorian Robert “Rob” Lee Scholar athlete Hannah Szczerba graduated from a teen youth group leader volunteering for parish func- Richland Hills, she has been a Joe Hesse of Sacred Heart Dillard, Jr. is a member of Renee Henson was the Notre Dame High School and and eucharistic minister. He tions. In addition to her church member of the choir through- High School in Muenster St. Joseph Parish in Rhine- valedictorian for Poolville belongs to Our Lady Queen earned over 120 service involvement, she has tutored out her high school career. received the Outstanding Se- land. He has served his High School. Active in a wide of Peace Parish where he hours performing a variety of elementary school children, In addition to her ministry at nior Award for his graduating parish community as an altar range of sports throughout participated in the Ministry tasks from serving as a church volunteered with the Medal church, she participated in class. As a lifelong member of server, lector, eucharistic her high school career, she Formation Day and was a camp volunteer to cleaning of Honor Program, and helped 40 Days of Life Prayer, was Sacred Heart Church, he has minister, CCD teacher’s aide, earned regional and district youth group volunteer. School the school during the summer with the Keep Lindsay Beauti- a Big Brothers, Big Sisters been an altar server for nearly and Junior Youth volunteer. recognition in tennis her junior and community service in- months. The son of Andy and ful trash pickup. Amber is the volunteer and a Nolan Catholic ten years and helped remove, An accomplished athlete in and senior years and was volvement included Key Club, Susie Bezner, Nick plans to daughter of Danny and Linda High School Ambassador. The repair and reinstall the com- several sports, Rob plans to recognized as an academic all Teens Make A Difference, attend Texas A & M University Nortman. She will attend Texas daughter of Alex and Theresa munion rails and altar for the major in sports medicine at district athlete in basketball, volunteer work for the Hotter’n in College Station. A & M University in College Matassa, Susan plans to major church. For his Eagle Scout the University of Notre Dame volleyball, track, and tennis all Hell Hundred Bike Race, and Station. in Materials Engineering at project, he did beautification in South Bend, Indiana. He is four years. Hannah is a mem- running lights and sound for Auburn University in Auburn, and landscaping for a local the son of Robert and Janet ber of St. Stephen Parish in the school drama department. Alabama. pro-life outreach organization. Dillard and the grandson of Weatherford and the daughter Mark was also a member of Joe is the son of Bert and Billie Jake and Dot Myers of of Tony and Diana Henson. the Student Council and the Christy Hesse and will attend Rhineland. She will attend Weatherford National Honor Society. He is Southern Methodist University College this fall. the son of Arthur and Maria in Dallas. Szczerba.

Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace; WICHITA FALLS where there is hatred, let me sow love; NOTRE DAME where there is injury, pardon; HIGH SCHOOL WICHITA FALLS where there is doubt, faith; HIGH SCHOOL Stephanie where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; McCauley Madeline Ross and where there is sadness, joy. NATIONAL MERIT NATIONAL MERIT O Divine Master, FINALIST FINALIST grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled Stephanie McCauley, a Madeline Ross, a Nolan as to console; Nolan Catholic High School Catholic High School gradu- to be understood, as to understand; graduate, was a National ate, is a National Merit Finalist. Merit Finalist. As a dancer, She attends St. Maria Goretti to be loved, as to love; she performed for numerous Parish in Arlington and has for it is in giving that we receive, community events including played the French Horn for Jason Murphy Mayfest and Grapevine Main the St. Joseph Choir. The it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, Stephanie Street Days. The daughter daughter of Michael and Carol and it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life. VALEDICTORIAN of Michael and Richelle Mc- Ross, Madeline plans to attend Hernandez Cauley, Stephanie will attend Amen. Prayer of St. Francis Notre Dame High School the University of Oklahoma in Valedictorian Jason Murphy SALUTATORIAN Southwestern University in Norman, Oklahoma. Georgetown, Texas. is a member of Floral Heights United Methodist Church in Wichita Falls High School JUSTIN Wichita Falls. He regularly Salutatorian Stephanie Her- plays the piano or alto saxo- nandez is the daughter of NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL phone for worship services Elsa and Felipe Hernandez. and volunteers to run the In addition to her participation sound board there. He has in Bible Study and work as a been a member of Key Club CCD helper at Our Lady of for four years, a participant Guadalupe Parish, Stephanie in Teens Make A Difference was active with the National Day for the Wichita Falls Honor Society Community Nonprofit Organization, and Service Academic Success assisted with bingo nights project. She will attend Dart- Kalyssa Michelle Lari Dee Welch at the state hospital. The mouth College in Hanover, Samantha Jo son of Michael and Barbara New Hampshire. Elizabeth Mengis Pollard Wimmer SALUTATORIAN Murphy, Jason plans to attend NATIONAL MERIT Lari Dee Welch, Munday Southern Methodist University Jennifer Ryan VALEDICTORIAN SALUTATORIAN High School Salutatorian, is a in Dallas. FINALIST Sacred Heart High School Sacred Heart Catholic member of St. Joseph Parish National Merit Finalist Eliza- VALEDICTORIAN Valedictorian Kalyssa Michelle School Salutatorian Saman- in Rhineland where she was beth Mengis is a graduate of Northwest High School Pollard is the daughter of tha Jo Wimmer belongs an altar server, CCD teacher Nolan Catholic High School. Valedictorian Jennifer Ryan John and Cherilyn Pollard. An to Sacred Heart Parish in aide, and a youth volunteer. Trust in the Lord with all your As a member of St. Andrew belongs to Good Shepherd active parishioner at Sacred Muenster where she served Her school activities included heart and lean not on your Parish in Fort Worth, she was Catholic Community where Heart Church, she has been a as a eucharistic minister a variety of sports including an altar server and Vacation she has served as a lector, member of the youth group, a and a Vacation Bible School cheerleading, basketball, and own understanding; Bible School group leader for Vacation Bible School volun- music minister, lector, church volunteer with a passion for track as well as academic four years. Additional service teer and altar server. Com- volunteer, and eucharistic teaching young children about pursuits as a member of the In all your ways acknowledge hours took her to Cook munity service hours include minister. In addition to her God. She made baby blankets National Honor Society and a Children’s Hospital where she volunteer work at Children’s parish activities, Kalyssa for ABBA, served as a referee participant in UIL Academics. Him, and He will make your served as a junior volunteer. Medical Center in Dallas and has volunteered with Keep for Muenster youth basketball Lari is the daughter of Larry Elizabeth is the daughter of the Relay for Life. Jennifer is Muenster Beautiful and the games, and was a member of and Annelle Welch and the paths straight. Christopher and Janet Mengis. the daughter of Kathryn and American Cancer Society’s the board of Keep Muenster granddaughter of Billie Jake She will attend Louisiana State Robert Ryan. She will attend Relay for Life. She will attend Beautiful. Samantha is the and Dot Myers of Rhineland. Proverbs 3:5-6 University in Baton Rouge, Boston University in Boston, Texas Christian University in daughter of Wayne and Tammy She will study speech pathol- Louisiana. Massachusetts. Fort Worth. Wimmer. ogy at Texas Tech University. Page 12 North Texas Catholic, August 21, 2009 Viewpoints Year of the Priest reminds us of the role of clergy in the life of the Church

By Lucas Pollice Let us take a more detailed look at each. considered the hinges or ambassadors second degree of Holy Orders. While of the Pope. Cardinals wear the red they do not possess the fullness of n June, Pope Benedict EPISCOPAL ORDERS zucchettos (skullcaps) and in almost all Holy Orders and the apostolic minis- cases assume a very great responsibil- try, through the bishop they do share in XVI decreed that June The episcopate (bishop) is the high- ity in the Church. Many of them work the apostolic ministry and ministerial 2009 to June 2010 be est degree of Holy Orders, that is, bish- in the Roman Curia which is the Pope’s priesthood. They act as the associates I ops possess the fullness of Holy Orders governing offi ces at the Vatican. It is of the bishop, assisting him in preach- the Year of the Priest. This and share fully in the apostolic ministry. very similar to the president’s cabinet ing and administering the sacraments in They are the high priests of the Church containing the heads of specifi c govern- his diocese. The authority and ministry upcoming year provides and the New Covenant. By receiving ing offi ces and advisors. Many of the of priests is intrinsically connected to the fullness of the apostolic ministry, other cardinals are the head of a very the bishop and comes from him. Priests for us many ways to cel- they are the direct successors of the large archdiocese such as New York or receive their sacramental authority from ebrate the priesthood and apostles. Within the Catholic Church Chicago. The cardinals are also respon- the bishop, however, they cannot ordain there is a real and historically unbro- sible for electing a new Pope. For most other priests or bishops, and can only to thank our priests for ken line of apostolic succession from of the history of the Church, while not perform the sacrament of Confi rmation the apostles themselves to the bishops strictly necessary, the Pope has been with delegation or explicit permission their lives of service and today. As successors of the apostles, chosen from the cardinals. from the bishop. dedication to us and to the the bishops, in communion with the Pope, receive the authority from Christ Archbishops: Archbishops DIACONATE ORDERS Church. himself to teach, minister and govern 3 shepherd a large diocese called the Church. Thus, they are the authori- an archdiocese. An archdiocese is also The diaconate is the third degree of In commemoration of the Year of the tative teachers and interpreters of the the metropolitan or principle diocese Holy Orders. Deacons fundamentally Priest, I am offering a two-part column Word of God passed on through sacred in a certain region that oversees other differ from bishops and priests in that on the Sacrament of Holy Orders so Scripture and sacred Tradition. They dioceses. Thus, the archbishop of a dio- they do not possess the apostolic min- that we can better appreciate and un- are the ministers of the sacramental life cese has certain oversight and authority istry or ministerial priesthood. How- derstand the great gift of the priesthood of the Church and have the authority to over the bishops in the dioceses of his ever, they are still ordained through that has been established by Christ him- perform all of the sacraments, including region. For example, the Archdiocese the sacrament of Holy Orders and are self to continue his work of teaching, ordaining other bishops, priests, and of San Antonio oversees the dioceses of given a special gift of and grace of the sanctifying, and governing the Church. deacons. They also have the authority Amarillo, Lubbock, Fort Worth, Dal- Holy Spirit to preach the Word of God The sacrament of Holy Orders is to govern the Church both spiritually las, San Angelo, and El Paso. Unless and act in service to the People of God. called the sacrament of “apostolic and materially. an archbishop is a cardinal, he wears a Thus, the main function of the deacon ministry.” Christ entrusted the apostles Most bishops are the leaders of what violet zucchetto. is to assist the bishops and priests in with the ministry of teaching, minister- is called a diocese or a local church preaching, at the altar, and in serving ing, and governing his people. It is comprised of several parishes. He is Bishops: Bishops shepherd a the faithful through various ministries. through this sacrament that this “ap- the shepherd of his diocese; he teaches, 4 diocese and also wear the violet Because deacons do not share in the ostolic ministry” has been handed on ministers, and governs his local church. zucchetto. Some bishops as well as ministerial priesthood, they can only throughout the history of the Church. All bishops and their diocese are in archbishops may not head a diocese but baptize and witness marriages. Men who are ordained with the sacra- communion with the Pope who is the are in charge of a department or organi- There are two types of deacons in the ment of Holy Orders come to share in Bishop of Rome. Thus while each zation within the Church. Church, transitional and permanent. A apostolic ministry and thus through the bishop shepherds his own diocese, the Bishops also have and wear special transitional deacon is a man in his fi nal power and presence of the Holy Spirit Church is one through communion symbols that point to their unique role year of preparation for the priesthood. teach, minister, and govern with the with the successor of Peter, the Pope. and mission. Thus, the diaconate is the transition be- authority of Christ. While all bishops possess the fullness • The miter or the cone-shaped tween the lay state and the priesthood. The word “order” comes from the of Holy Orders and the apostolic minis- headdress: The miter is a sign of his A permanent deacon is a man who is Roman tradition meaning a recognized try, there are different levels of bishops authority and points towards heaven ordained a deacon without the inten- governing body. To receive orders or to that denote different levels of gover- from which his authority comes. tion of becoming a priest. A permanent be ordained means to become a mem- nance in the Church. In other words, This “crown” of authority is not to deacon may be married and serves a ber of that body. Thus, bishops, priests, some bishops have greater responsibili- lord over the People of God, but to unique role in that he lives in the secu- and deacons, through the sacrament ties than others. serve the faithful in bringing them to lar world, but also has an ordained role of Holy Orders are consecrated or set the truth of Christ. in the Church. apart by Christ to be his instruments in The Pope: The Pope is the • The crosier or shepherd’s staff Next month, we will look at the signs teaching, guiding, and ministering to 1 successor of Peter and has carried by the bishop: The crosier is and effects of the Sacrament of Holy his Church. universal and supreme authority in a symbol that he represents Christ Orders as well as discuss celibacy in the Holy Orders is also one of the sacra- the Church. Like Peter, he is given by the Good Shepherd, and that he, like priesthood and the reservation of Holy ments in service of the communion Christ the keys to the kingdom and Christ, shepherds his fl ock towards Orders to men alone. of the Church. While it confers great has the power to bind and loose in the heaven. authority and responsibility, it is an name of Christ. He is the visible center • The ring worn by the bishop: Lucas Pollice is director of authority which serves the People of of unity and communion in the Church, The ring is a sign of authority and in Catechesis and Adult Faith God, faithfully dispenses the graces and has authority over all of the other generations past was used to seal let- Formation and RCIA for the of the sacraments, and preserves the bishops, who are all in communion ters and was the authoritative stamp diocese. Lucas holds a degree communion and oneness of the Church with him. All new bishops are ap- of the bishop. However, the ring also in theology from the Francis- by faithfulness to the truth revealed by pointed by him and are ordained with symbolizes the bishop being wed to can University of Steubenville Christ. Holy Orders is not about power his blessing. The Pope preserves and the Church and accepting the Church and has a master’s degree in and prestige, but it is about being a sign maintains the visible and spiritual com- as his bride. The bishop’s role is to theological studies from the Institute for Pas- and presence of Christ who washed the munion of the Church. protect and serve his unblemished toral Theology of Ave Maria University. He feet of the apostles. Bride, the Church. is an adjunct professor of theology with the The sacrament of Holy Orders has Cardinals: The cardinals are Cardinal Newman Institute in Fort Worth. three degrees or levels of participation: 2 the highest level of bishop. The PRESBYTERATE ORDERS Lucas and his wife, Mary, have fi ve children, the episcopate (bishops), the presbyterate word “cardinal” comes from the Latin Cecilia, Nicholas, Timothy, Christian, and (priests), and the diaconate (deacons). word meaning “hinge,” as they are The presbyterate (priesthood) is the Julia. North Texas Catholic, August 21, 2009 Page 13 Views

Unsung ‘saints’ abound in Sometimes prayer our school seems to bounce back communities By Mary Morrell By Margaret McGettrick Director of Education “Answer when I call, my Texas Catholic Conference saving God.” Psalm 4:2 Renowned Rabbi Abraham Heschel n July 26, 2009, Pope Benedict XVI prayed Owith the faithful gathered near his chalet at Les esterday was Combes where he was spending a vacation. has said, “A religious man is a person Being the feast day of Sts. Joachim and Anna, parents one of those of the Virgin Mary and grandparents of Jesus, Benedict days. You who holds God and man in one thought XVI invited people to “pray for grandparents who, in Y families, are the depositories and often witnesses of know the kind, when at one time, at all times, who suffers harm the fundamental values of life. The educational role of grandparents is always important, and becomes even your mind is pulled done to others, whose greatest passion is more important when, for various reasons, parents in every direction; 10 are unable to ensure an adequate presence alongside compassion, whose greatest strength is love their children as they are growing.” He entrusted all people have already the grandparents of the world to the protection of Sts. and defi ance of despair.” Joachim and Anna. asked you for some- It has become an increasing trend that more and more grandparents are becoming “recycled parents” thing, and it’s only by taking on the daily responsibilities of raising their grandchildren. In her book Grandfamilies: Grandparents I think he considered it right God’s “feet” to the fi re. Without nine o’clock in the Raising Grandchildren, Katy Abel writes, “So much for up there with the time I cooked fear, he entreats God, “Look spoiling them rotten, then sending them back to their morning. my glasses on the turkey for upon me, answer me, Lord, my parents. Grandparenting is not what it used to be. At a Thanksgiving dinner. God!” time when most expect to enjoy the fruit of their life’s So I decided to take a break He suggested the phone call Still, in spite of his painful labor, growing numbers of senior citizens fi nd they are and call my husband, though I story would make a good col- situation and the lack of God’s saddled with a burden they never expected to bear: car- can’t remember why. umn, but I reminded him that I response, David ends his psalm ing for their own children’s children.” I dialed his cell number from needed a spiritual connection. by saying, “I trust in your faith- According to a 2000 U.S. Census Bureau report, 2.4 my offi ce phone and, wouldn’t That’s when he hit me with, fulness. Grant my heart joy in million grandparents had primary responsibility for you know, as soon as I got “Well, sometimes talking to your help, that I may sing of the their co-resident grandchildren younger than 18; among through my cell phone started God is like talking to yourself. Lord, ‘How good our God has grandparent caregivers, 39 percent had cared for their to ring. I hung up on his call You don’t get an answer and all been to me!’” grandchildren for 5 or more years. and answered my phone. you hear is the sound of your Renowned Rabbi Abraham The joy that grandchildren bring to our lives is very “Hello?” own voice.” Heschel has said, “A religious enriching, but for those who are raising their grandchil- I heard a woman’s voice but I was speechless for a few man is a person who holds God dren, other factors seem to bring a variety of challenges. then she hung up on me. I was seconds. There was a lot to and man in one thought at one In a Time magazine article, “Recycled Parents,” Deborah really annoyed. unpack in what he was saying, time, at all times, who suffers Edler Brown writes: “Isolation is a common complaint It sounded like my co-work- not the least of which was won- harm done to others, whose among second-time parents, social lives dwindle, late- er. I had called her yesterday dering if he was speaking from greatest passion is compassion, life dreams get put on hold, while the expenses of child- from my phone so maybe she experience. whose greatest strength is love rearing create new fi nancial challenges. One grandfather was just returning my call. I Certainly, I have had a fair and defi ance of despair.” came out of retirement when he acquired three new decided to try my husband share of emails from people David was a religious man. mouths to feed. Now 75, he works nights and sleeps again before checking with my who would empathize with the We may have trouble believing during the day with a 30–mile commute. There is also co-worker. I dialed his number words of Dolly Parton’s song, it because we see, with human emotional fallout; fear of losing a child to dysfunctional and was interrupted by another Hello God. eyes, the magnitude of David’s parents, grief at losing the grandparent role and anger call on my cell. She asks the question, “Hel- sins. But God saw something at the adult child who won’t parent. And there is the “Hello?” I said sharply. lo, God, are you out there? Can more. In spite of his sinfulness, simple reality of age.” “Hello?” I heard her reply, you hear me, are you listenin’ his great accomplishments and How do our schools welcome and work with these but nothing more, so I hung up. any more? Hello God, if we’re his periods of trials and deep new grandparents? While dining recently with my God, this is so annoying, I still on speakin’ terms can you turmoil, David depended on comadre, Virginia Sanchez, our conversation centered on thought. help me like before?” God. It was through his darkest this very topic. Virginia has been working at SS. Cyril I looked at the in-coming call I imagine King David would periods that David developed and Methodius Catholic School in Corpus Christi for the location: work. It has to be her, emphasize, as well. a trust and hope in God that past 30 years and remarked on how much she admired I thought. So many of his psalms seem would sustain him throughout one woman at the school. The woman experienced As I reached to phone my to be asking, “Are you listening his life. health issues, fi nancial pressures, and the loss of her husband one more time, it to me?” David’s psalms are encour- husband while trying to provide her grandchildren with suddenly became embarrass- One of my favorites is Psalm agement for us because they a Catholic education. She was an example of whom ingly clear — I had been calling 13, when David asks, “How are songs of faith in a God who Benedict XVI described as a “witness of the fundamen- myself. long, Lord? Will you utterly is always listening and always tal values of life.” The SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic My cell number and my forget me? How long will you responding, even when it seems School community in turn reached out to the woman husband’s both begin with the hide your face from me? How like we are talking to ourselves. with tuition assistance and moral support, as well as same four numbers and, being long must I carry sorrow in my food and gifts when she had no money for Christmas. mentally fragmented, I dialed soul, grief in my heart day after Mary Reginam Morrell and her The late Karl Menninger once said “The central the wrong number. day?” husband are the parents of six purpose of each life should be to dilute the misery in the Now I could chuckle, but This is a man on the edge, adult children, all boys, and live in world.” What wonderful examples of unsung “saints” my husband laughed out loud but one who is confi dent Colonia, New Jersey. Mary works we have in these truly holy people. when I told him. enough in God’s love to hold for RENEW International. 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The handbell choir from St. Andrew Church Fort Worth performs prior to the anniversary FROM PAGE 1 pre-theology student whose inter- 12 bishops from New Mexico, Bedford, and a Caribbean group Mass. (Photo by Donna Ryckaert) her journey of faith.” est in the priesthood was sparked Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and from Midwestern State Univer- Forty years later the Diocese of by his parish’s participation in the Arkansas. Archbishop José Gó- sity in Wichita Falls. A special Fort Worth has experienced explo- chalice program. “My hope for mez of San Antonio and Cardinal eucharistic prayer, Misa Luna sive growth in numbers, diversity, the future of the diocese is that Daniel DiNardo of the Archdio- was commissioned for the 40th and ministries offered to more than we not only increase vocations to cese of Galveston-Houston also anniversary and composed by 600,000 Catholics living in North the priesthood and religious life participated. Peter Kolar. Texas. Part of the growth of the but also promote the sanctity of In a display of ecumenism, “It’s a blessing that you’re fl ourishing faith community has the sacrament of marriage which representatives of the Anglican here today,” Bishop Vann said, been the recent dramatic rise in is the fi rst vocation.” Communion —including Bishop acknowledging the crowd of vocations to the priesthood. Many Seminarians, who helped Jack Iker and several priests worshippers. “Thanks to all of of the 32 men currently in forma- serve the Mass, led the procession — participated in the proces- you [who] made this celebration tion took time from their studies to into the convention center arena sion. During the presentation of possible and do so much with the attend the anniversary Mass. which was transformed into a offertory gifts, Bishop Iker gave Gospel and live the faith here in “We’re participating, like most place of worship with help from Bishop Vann a hand-painted icon North Texas.” people here, by our presence,” a backdrop of religious–themed of St. Michael the Archangel to Among the invited guests were said fi rst year collegiate seminar- banners created by local Carmelite commemorate the jubilee. members of Bishop Cassata’s Carribbean students from the Catholic ian Daniel Cochran. “I think it’s nuns. Members of the Knights of Providing music before and family. The late bishop’s crosier campus community at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls performed important for people to see how Columbus Fourth Degree stood during the Mass were Fort and matching chalice were used before Mass. (Photo by Thanh Nguyen) many seminarians there are. It’s a as honor guards for the Knights Worth’s St. Andrew Parish hand for the special liturgy. sign of vibrancy in the diocese.” and Ladies of the Holy Sepulchre, bell choir, singers from the Afri- “We came to celebrate this oc- Seminarian Ronald Mercado the Knights and Ladies of Peter can community of Arlington’s St. casion and honor my great uncle,” agrees. “This is a very jubilant mo- Claver, 65 deacons, 30 diaconate Joseph Parish, the Tongan com- said Judd Fruia, who was three ment for us,” says the 36-year-old candidates, about 90 priests, and munity of St. Michael Church in years old when his uncle became

Bishop Vann sings the eucharistic prayer, Misa Luna, that was commissioned for the anniversary Mass. (Photo by Thanh Nguyen)

Members of the African Choir of St. Joseph Church, Arlington, sing prior to the Mass. (Photo by Joan Kurkowski-Gillen)

Bishop Kevin Vann is joined on the altar by his fellow bishops and by p AT LEFT, CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER LEFT: seminarians of the Diocese of Fort Worth. (Photo by Donna • Kristel Vogel of Sacred Heart Parish, Muenster, offers intercessory prayers in German. (Photo by Thanh Nguyen) CASSATA FAMILY — FAR RIGHT, SECOND FROM BOTTOM: Michael Fruia (far left) and Judd Fruia (far right), great-nephews of Bishop Cassata, attended the • Sr. Yolanda Cruz, SSMN, proclaims one of the readings for the with their wives and children. Both families reside within the Diocese of Fort Worth. Mass in Spanish. (Photo by Thanh Nguyen) (Photo by Joan Kurskowski-Gillen) LEFT CORNER • Joan Grabowski of St. Rita Church, Fort Worth,sings the Knights and Ladies of the Holy Sepulchre, Tony Milburn, Carmen Hildman, James responsorial psalm. (Photo by Donna Ryckaert) Cuff, and Ann La Posta process into the arena. (Photo by Thanh Nguyen) BELOW, CENTER: BELOW: • LeRoy Terrio offers intercessory prayers in American Sign Members of the Knights of St. Peter Karen and Robert Nguyen, members of Our Language. (Photo by Thanh Nguyen) Claver participated in the Mass. (Photo Lady of Fatima Church, bring the offertory by Joan Kurkowski-Gillen) gifts to the altar. (Photo by Thanh Nguyen) North Texas Catholic, August 21, 2009 Page 15 diversity,unio and yet we are one Body of Christ celebrating

the fi rst bishop of Fort Worth. Landregan explained. Stephenville in 1967, there were Catholics representing parishes from across the diocese served as members of the Now a resident of Highland Growth in two competing met- about 65,000 Catholics living in anniversary Mass choir. (Photo by Donna Ryckaert) Village, Fruia recalled when ropolitan areas was another factor. the 28-county area. Bishop Cassata had the garage of When Thomas K. Gorman was “Back then if you told some- his home converted into a chapel, named coadjutor bishop of Dallas in one you were Catholic you were and the family would gather there 1952, he recognized the importance considered dirt,” she said, remem- The diocese would like to extend for Mass. of Fort Worth and set up a hyphen- bering the prejudices that once special thanks to Kenneth Copeland “I would be his altar boy,” the ated diocese with a co-cathedral. defi ned rural society, “so things Ministries and its employees for nephew reminisced. “It enhanced He recommended the diocese split have defi nitely changed.” the donation of the use of the stage, our family’s spirituality. We keep into two entities after announcing In recent years, outreach to the blue backdrop for the altar a picture of him, dressed in his his retirement in 1969. Catholics living in outlying and the Carmelites’ banners, and vestments, in our home.” Bishop Cassata’s placement areas has improved and Seifert videotaping equipment, display Steve Landregan, a local church in Fort Worth as auxiliary bishop anticipates even greater develop- screens and their technical services historian and the archivist of the eased the transition. ments in the future. The diversity in a grand gesture of ecumenical Diocese of Dallas remembered the “Parishioners were delighted. demonstrated during the 40th cooperation. Francisco Lariz and Ana Saldivar, in discussions that led to the birth of I think the people of Fort Worth anniversary Mass through mu- traditional dress, pray during the liturgy. the Diocese of Fort Worth. At the always felt shortchanged,” Lan- sic and language is one of the (Photo by Joan Kurkowski-Gillen) time, the boundaries of the Dio- dregan continued. “They were al- diocese’s great strengths. Another Bishops from Texas, cese of Dallas-Fort Worth touched ways overshadowed by Dallas.” is leadership. New Mexico, Louisiana, Texarkana, Shreveport, and went Over the years, Jeanette Seifert, “Bishop Vann is a real people Oklahoma, and Arkansas beyond Wichita Falls. a member of St. Mary Church in person, and he’s been wonderful process from the “They were trying to make Dublin, has watched the Diocese for the diocese,” she added. “It’s convention center arena at the conclusion of the smaller dioceses so the bishops of Fort Worth grow in stature and nice to be part of a diocese that’s liturgy. (Photo by Donna could be closer to the people,” numbers. When she moved to growing.” Ryckaert)

Archbishop José Gómez RIGHT ABOVE: (L.) and Cardinal Daniel Bishop Vann, holding the crosier DiNardo of the Archdiocese given to Bishop Cassata 40 priests, deacons, and of Galveston-Houston (R.) years ago, receives the applause address the congregation at of the congregation at the a Ryckaert) the conclusion of the Mass. conclusion of the liturgy. (Photo (Photo by Donna Ryckaert) by Joan Kurkowski-Gillen)

Mass BELOW: Bishop Vann greets Sisters of St. Mary Parishioners from the far northwest of Namur Roberta Hesse, St. John corner of the diocese traveled for three Begnaud and Mary Helen Fuhrmann hours by bus to attend the anniversary during the recessional. (Photo by Joan celebration. (Photo by Donna Ryckaert) Kurkowski-Gillen) RIGHT CORNER: BELOW, CENTER: Seminarian Joe Keating, joined by girls Bishop Vann greets St. Andrew from St. Mark Parish, Denton,examines parishioner Bob Connelly as he leaves one of the ministry banners on display at the convention center arena following the anniversary reception. (Photo by Joan the liturgy. (Photo by Donna Ryckaert) Kurkowski-Gillen) Page 16 North Texas Catholic, August 21, 2009 Diocesan Parishioners fromStories throughout the diocese attended to the Jubilee Tell Mass and brought their own

Story and Photos by ed the anniversary liturgy with Kathy Cribari Hamer Bishop Kevin Vann. Also vested Correspondent were 65 diocesan deacons, 30 seminarians, as well as a num- immy Parker was ber of Anglican priests and their Bishop Jack Iker. there on the day “The anniversary was a J landmark,” said Margaret Mary the Diocese of Akintolayo, of SMG. “Forty Fort Worth was for- years is like a generation. We could look back on 40 years and mally instituted. In look forward to the future.” fact, he had a special Akintolayo is originally from Ni- geria, came to America in 1970, Rose Steinman and Keyna Harris seat. then returned to Nigeria where pause at the anniversary reception to she taught high school for 16 chat about their shared Czech heritage. First he drove Bishop John Longtime members of the diocese (left to right) Bob Connelly, Robert Devine, years and her children fi nished Cassata’s parents from the Jimmy Parker, and Chris Hull reminisce together at the reception following the school. Back in the States, she with all different choirs,” she airport, after their arrival from anniversary Mass. lived in Washington, D.C., 10 said. Houston. Then he sat with them years, and the past 15 have been Steinman, who came from a in the fi rst row of St. Patrick Catholic church,” he said, “and in the Diocese of Fort Worth. family of eight children, remem- Cathedral, when they watched was baptized when I was six “I love my parish,” she said. bers when St. Thomas’s fi rst their son assume his seat as the years old. This was a wonderful “The pastor is wonderful, every- Mass was celebrated, Aug. 8, diocese’s fi rst ordinary. event — very extravagant, very one is friendly, holy, and beauti- 1937. “It was in a house; there “Watching Bishop Cassata organized. I learned a lot and ful. St. Maria Goretti reminds me were 60 people there, and I was take the oath was the most won- met a lot of people. The diocese of the churches in Nigeria. It is with Mother and Daddy.” derful thing to see,” said Parker, did a good job.” like going home. At the anniversary liturgy, a St. Andrew parishioner who “I enjoyed this celebration “Our diocesan anniversary she recorded more memories has been active in the Knights as much as I did Bishop Vann’s celebration was once-in-a-life- — especially of the woman who of Columbus and Serra Club for ordination when he came here,” time — a beautiful thing! And read the prayer of the faithful in more than three decades. “That Byrd said. The Knights were our bishop is wonderful — a Czech. day meant a lot to me.” part of that one, too, and that very holy father.” “It thrills me to death that “It was good that they began was special. Seeing all the differ- I heard the prayer in Czech,” our diocese, because of the num- ent Catholics all together at one PICTURE OF HISTORY Steinman said, “and that I un- Grand Knight Tom Byrd (right), and ber of people it could serve,” time is wonderful. derstood it!” Dexter Patterson, both members of said St. Andrew parishioner Bob Knights of St. Peter Claver Council 89 “And seeing all the bishops With camera in hand, Rosie Connelly, legendary supporter at Our Mother of Mercy Parish in Fort here — I enjoyed it very much.” Steinman makes memories for VOICE OF THE SPIRIT of Catholic Scouting and other Worth, visit together at the reception. all the people she cares about ministries, “not just Fort Worth, TASTE OF HOME — but her own memories do not The songleader knew the re- but other places like Wichita since I’ve been married,” the need photos. sponsorial hymn well, had heard Falls, Breckenridge, Vernon… Our Mother of Mercy parishio- Juliana Mfl eg came from Steinman is a charter member and sung it many times, fre- I thought it was a worthwhile ner said. “I’ve been married 37 Micronesia to the United States of Fort Worth’s St. Thomas the quently as a communion hymn, thing, because of the number of years; I’ve been a Catholic 35 and Texas, where she has wor- Apostle Parish, which was built she said. She was accustomed to people we were serving.” years.” shipped at Arlington’s St. Maria in 1937, designated to serve the singing it in a straightforward “At the 40th anniversary, the Byrd’s conversion to Catholi- Goretti Parish for 10 years. But Fort Worth neighborhood with way, as written. thing that impressed me most cism came naturally: “I mar- at the diocese’s 40th anniversary the greatest number of Czecho- At the Diocese of Fort Worth’s — that gave me goose bumps ried a Catholic school girl,” he she thought she had gone to slovakian families. Steinman 40th anniversary, however, Joan — was the multicultural and said, adding she was an OMM heaven. remembers the dedication, but Grabowski sang the song’s inclusive nature of it,” said schoolgirl. Our Mother of Mercy “The occasion was so beauti- she also remembers her fam- refrains as she had never done St. Patrick parishioner Robert Parish and School hold a revered ful,” she said, at the reception. ily helped clear the land for before. Her rendition brought Devine, an international affairs place in diocesan history, having “I’m so grateful to God to be the church, still standing in its tears to worshippers’ eyes, consultant, who volunteered in been founded in 1929, by Bishop able to come here and see so original location, on Azle and became, as one attendee said, the diocesan Peace and Justice Patrick Lynch as Fort Worth’s many priests and religious — it’s Macy Streets. “a moment of conversion,” and, ministry under Bishop Joseph parish for the African-American just like heaven.” At the anniversary, Steinman lyrically, presented a facet of one Delaney. “The liturgy refl ected community. Some 90 diocesan priests, 11 photographed memorable mo- the diocese’s many rich cultures. the universality of our faith.” The Knights and Ladies of St. bishops and archbishops, and ments, she said, and her favorite Grabowski, of St. Rita Parish, “It’s been fun to watch the Peter Claver, the United States’ Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of was when Lucille Kuballa pro- SEE PROFILES, P. 17 families grow up here,” said Dr. only African American, Catholic Galveston-Houston concelebrat- claimed the prayer of the faithful Chris Hull, a St. Andrew parish- fraternal organization, played in Czech. Kuballa is a member of ioner, whose family has actively a big part in the 40th anniver- Seymour’s Sacred Heart Parish, supported the diocese for more sary celebration. The liturgy where she has been choir direc- than 25 years. “It’s been interest- was multi-cultural in music tor for some 50 years. ing to see all the priests come and participation, with addi- Steinman, the only member and go and to see the bishops tional participation from other of her family who attended the change. Bishop Vann’s leader- fraternal groups, including the celebration, appreciated the mul- ship is phenomenal. It’s such an Knights and Ladies of the Holy ticultural liturgy, especially the open presence.” Sepulchre and the Knights of inclusion of her Czech heritage. Columbus. Keyna Harris from St. John GIFT OF LOVE Dexter Patterson, a lifelong the Apostle Parish in North Catholic originally from Tulsa, Richland Hills is acquainted Joan Grabowski (left) receives hugs and praise from Brittany Hines at the The Catholic Diocese of Fort processed with the Knights of with Steinman from Sokol, a Margaret Mary Akintolayo (left) and anniversary reception. Grabowski led a Czech organization, and she said Worth gave Tom Byrd a wonder- Peter Claver, and said he was Juliana Mfl eg, both of St. Maria Goretti stirring rendition of the “Taste and See” ful gift — his wife. happy to be part of the grand Church in Arlington, express their she enjoyed the liturgy’s music. responsorial psalm at the anniversary “I’ve been in the diocese celebration. “I grew up in a delight in the anniversary celebration. “I like to go to a lot of parishes, Mass. North Texas Catholic, August 21, 2009 Page 17 Diocesan / National Sacred items from Bishop Vann encourages Catholics to speak up diocese’s past enrich 40th on health care plans before Congress – civilly FROM PAGE 1 very matter in this issue. This is a recent statement on these matters, anniversary celebraton all is a moral imperative and a providential moment to live the released just yesterday. vital national obligation.” One Gospel of Life in a concrete and By Nicki Prevou can also access Cardinal Rigali’s visible way. On a related note, as Gratefully yours in Christ, Editorial Assistant was very happy and recent statements, action alerts, we wish Bishop Aymond well For long-time residents of I news releases, and other informa- in his new role as Archbishop North Texas, the 40th anniversary very proud of our history tion as well on this site. Our own of New Orleans, and as we pray + Most Reverend Kevin W. Vann celebration held Aug. 9 was an op- when I saw these beautiful North Texas Catholic is treating this for him, we should also read his Bishop of Fort Worth portunity to witness the reverent use of several sacred items from items being used during the diocese’s rich history. the anniversary Mass. “The cathedra, also known as — Kay Fialho the bishop’s episcopal chair, which St. Patrick Cathedral Cardinal Rigali criticizes abortion has been used at St. Patrick Cathe- Historian and Archivist dral since the 1920s, was moved to the Fort Worth Convention Center provisions in House health reform bill for the celebration,” said cathedral through Fort Worth.” historian Kay Fialho. “The chair, “The large silver reposito- By Nancy Frazier O’Brien tee for approving an amendment used by Bishop Vann when he ry used on the altar to hold the Catholic News Service Cardinal Rigali said the “prohibiting governmental bod- was ordained as the third bishop Blessed Sacrament [during the WASHINGTON — Although ies that receive federal funds committee “created a legal of the diocese, had also been taken anniversary Mass] was purchased amendments to a House health under this act from discriminating to the Convention Center for the in Mexico by Msgr. O’Donohoe, care reform bill made some “help- fi ction, a paper separation against providers and insurers ordination of Bishop Delaney in as was the large, sterling silver ful improvements” in protecting between federal funding who decline involvement in 1981.” censer used by Bishop Vann at life and conscience, some “unac- and abortion” through abortion.” The altar and ambo used at the Mass,” Fialho noted. Msgr. ceptable features” remain that Cardinal Rigali’s comments the August 9th celebration were O’Donohoe listed the censer in the must be removed, the chairman of which those in the public came in an Aug. 11 letter to each designed by the well-known Uni- cathedral inventory by describing the U.S. bishops’ pro-life commit- plan and in private House member. He urged that versity of Dallas professor and art- it as a ‘large censer of solid silver, tee told House members Aug. 11. insurance plans that cover attention be paid to the priorities ist Lyle Novinski, added Fialho. hand hammered and chiseled. Cardinal Justin Rigali of Phila- abortion would pay an and concerns for health reform “They were designed by Novinski Fine workmanship. Modern. delphia, who heads the bishops’ outlined in an earlier letter from in the 1960s after the reforms of Made in 1942 especially for St. Committee on Pro-Life Activi- out-of-pocket premium Bishop William F. Murphy of the Second Vatican Council,” she Patrick’s in Puebla, Mexico.” ties, said the health reform bill of at least $1 a month to Rockville Centre, New York, explained. “When priests began Msgr. O’Donohoe had close approved by the House Energy cover abortions beyond chairman of the bishops’ Com- saying Mass while facing the ties to Mexico, said Fialho, who and Commerce Committee July those eligible for federal mittee on Domestic Justice and congregation, that altar was used has given tours of the cathedral 31 would make a “radical change” Human Development. at St. Patrick until the renovation and studied its history for more in U.S. abortion policy by making funds under the Hyde The U.S. bishops “have long of the cathedral several years ago, than 30 years. “He was fl uent in abortion a mandated benefi t in amendment. supported health care reform that when it was replaced by the pres- Spanish and had relatives there. the public health insurance plan respects human life and dignity ent marble altar.” Msgr. Joseph Most of the religious articles that would compete with private an illusion” because “funds paid from conception to natural death; Erbrick, pastor of the cathedral at — like the chalices and other insurers and by allowing the ex- into these plans are fungible, and provides access to quality health the time, asked Novinski to design sacred vessels — were purchased panded use of federal funds to federal taxpayer funds will sub- care for all, with a special concern the altar and ambo to match the in Mexico, as well as three of our pay for abortions. sidize the operating budget and for immigrants and the poor; episcopal chair, she said. beautiful statues,” she said. He said the committee “created provider networks that expand preserves pluralism, with respect Other familiar items in use at The elaborate chalice, deco- a legal fi ction, a paper separation access to abortion.” for rights of conscience; and re- the Aug. 9 celebration included rated with ivory fi gures, was used between federal funding and In addition, he said, “those strains costs while sharing them two elaborate prayer benches, during the Mass by Bishop Vann. abortion” through which those constrained by economic neces- equitably,” Cardinal Rigali said, also known as “predieux,” one of It was made to match the bishop’s in the public plan and in private sity or other factors to purchase reiterating points from Bishop which was used by Cardinal Dan- crosier, which was presented to insurance plans that cover abor- the ‘public plan’ will be forced Murphy’s letter. iel DiNardo of the Archdiocese of Bishop Cassata at the Oct. 21, 1969 tion would pay an out-of-pocket by the federal government to pay “Much-needed reform must Galveston-Houston during the Mass that was held at St. Patrick premium of at least $1 a month directly and specifi cally for abor- not become a vehicle for promot- anniversay Mass, said Fialho. Cathedral to mark the establish- to cover abortions beyond those tion coverage ... even if they fi nd ing an ‘abortion rights’ agenda or “Msgr. Joseph O’Donohoe, ment of the new Diocese of Fort eligible for federal funds under abortion morally abhorrent.” reversing long-standing policies pastor of the cathedral from 1940 Worth, said Fialho. the Hyde amendment. The cardinal had praise, how- against federal funding and man- to 1956, had the prayer benches “I was very happy and very The Hyde amendment, en- ever, for amendments to the bill dated coverage of abortion,” the made in Mexico City in 1951,” proud of our history when I saw acted into law in various forms that stipulate that health reform cardinal said. “In this sense we she said. “He had six of them these beautiful items being used since 1976, prohibits federal fund- legislation will not pre-empt urge you to make this legislation specially made, in the rococo style during the anniversary Mass,” ing of abortions except in cases certain state laws regulating abor- ‘abortion-neutral’ by preserving he admired. Eventually, he gave she said. “These special things of rape, incest, and danger to the tion and will not affect existing long-standing federal policies one of the benches to [radio and should all be taken care of, pro- mother’s life. federal conscience protections that prevent government pro- television personality and theo- tected, and used. They are an Cardinal Rigali said the separa- on abortion. motion of abortion and respect logian] Archbishop Fulton Sheen, important part of our history as tion of funds in the reform bill “is He also thanked the commit- conscience rights.” when Bishop Sheen was traveling a diocese.”

Grabowski said, “when he sat very classical. I thought, ‘This is Spirit component.” here…. Why don’t you empha- Profi les… down at the piano and started gonna stick out...“Plus, the day At the anniversary cel- size this word here….’ rocking it out with this Gospel before, at the rehearsal, Rendell ebration reception, Grabowski “That’s when I know it’s not FROM PAGE 16 swing. It electrifi ed me and I had played it in double time, paused every few minutes for me, that it’s the Holy Spirit. I with Rendell James, immediate- just started singing.” James was twice as fast as I’d ever heard it. children to hug her, or for some- mean yes, I’m the vessel, and the past music director at St. Francis choir director for the diocesan But when he began, at the an- one to thank her for the music. Holy Spirit works through me, of Assisi Parish in Grapevine, anniversary Mass. niversary Mass, he was playing With humility she always but when people say ‘I was cry- improvised a setting of Psalm “Before we began, I was a it slowly. answered the same way: “I’m ing,’ or I was so touched,’ that’s 34 “Taste and See” composed little intimidated,” Grabowski “‘Well, okay!’ I thought. “I glad you were blessed.” me and the Holy Spirit. That’s by James Moore. They did it in said. “All the bishops were sit- was really excited. I just went “When I sing I have no idea not just me. Gospel style. ting behind me, and until then, off and did that improvisation what it’s going to be. The Holy “And that’s the part that is so “I had never met Rendell the music had been so beautiful, thing. Spirit says, ‘Why don’t you go fun,” the beloved vocalist said, before the dress rehearsal,” and very Western European, and “The improvising is the Holy high here; why don’t you go low “I can’t do that just by myself.” Page 18 North Texas Catholic, August 21, 2009 National

NATIONAL NEWSBRIEFS

Cuban-American confi rmed as ninth U.S. ambassador to the Vatican WASHINGTON (CNS) — Catholic theologian Miguel Diaz was confi rmed by the U.S. Senate Aug. 4 as the ninth U.S. ambassador to the Vatican. A professor of theology at the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, Minnesota, and St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota, Diaz is the fi rst Hispanic to serve in the post. Diaz issued a statement through St. John’s University Aug. 5, saying he was grateful to President Barack Obama “for the confi dence he has in- vested in me” and to the Senate for its vote. “I am honored to be given the responsibility of representing the people of the United States to the Holy See,” he said in the statement posted on the Web site of St. John’s University. “I very much appreciate the support of all those who have reached out to me and to my family with their prayers and best wishes during this process.” He also said he planned to move his family to Rome and present his credentials to Pope Bene- dict XVI as soon as possible. His wife, Marian, directs Com- panions on a Journey and CORAD: Heart Speaks to Heart at the College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University. The couple have four children.

Do all to be in Jesus’ presence, Archbishop Gómez tells clergy conference SAN ANTONIO (CNS) — Catholic clergy and laypeople Bishops’ new Web site offers details, must imitate the spirit that led friends of the paralyzed man in the Gospel account to do “everything they could so that the man could be in the presence of Jesus,” because “real background on health reform views joy comes when we make Jesus the center of our lives.” That was the message from Archbishop José H. Gómez of San Antonio to participants in the recent annual conference at usccb.org/healthcare of the Confraternity of Catholic Clergy, a support and edu- cation organization for U.S. Catholic priests and deacons. By Nancy Frazier O’Brien members of Congress.” Archbishop Gómez called the story — in Chapter 9 of Mat- Catholic News Service In other videos, Richard M. thew’s Gospel, the paralyzed man was lowered through a WASHINGTON — The U.S. “Abortion is the Doerfl inger, associate director of hole in the roof of the house where Jesus was teaching — a the USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life “graphic example” of healing. Christ told the man, “Have Conference of Catholic Bishops opposite of health Activities, explains why the bish- courage, child, your sins are forgiven.” Why, the archbishop has launched a Web site that seeks ops are insisting that any health asked, is this pardon the fi rst gift Christ gave the man? After to clarify its position on the health care; it kills the reform legislation be “abortion- all, it prompted the Pharisees to anger and an accusation care reform debate and to help neutral.” that Christ was blaspheming. “What does forgiveness have Catholics add their voices to the patient. We can’t to do with making the man walk again? Sin is a real disease discussions. “Abortion is the opposite of that makes us spiritually blind, deaf, mute and lame. We are The Web site at www.usccb. support reform if it is health care; it kills the patient,” he disabled so that we cannot perform the works of mercy. Sin org/healthcare features videos said. “We can’t support reform if is a disability making us unable to reach out to God or our addressing various aspects of the going to turn doctors it is going to turn doctors against neighbor,” he added. health reform debate, answers to some of their patients.” several frequently asked ques- against some of their At the same time, Doerfl inger said, the bishops’ goal is not to Agencies say number of college graduates tions, copies of bishops’ docu- ments and letters to Congress, patients.” “advance the pro-life cause” volunteering is on the rise through health reform legisla- facts and statistics about Catholic — Richard M. Doerfl inger PORTLAND, Ore. (CNS) — Across the country, hundreds of health care in the United States, in a video on the Web site tion. “We just want to preserve all college graduates are opting to spend their fi rst year out of and links to send messages to major existing policies and provi- school doing community service either in response to the members of Congress. sions, so that (reform legislation) tight job market or simply from a desire to do some good. The bishops also plan to offer In one of the videos on the doesn’t forge new ground against The Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest, which places volun- specifi c “action alerts” on the site USCCB site, Kathy Saile, director the life of the unborn.” teers in rural and urban areas in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, when Congress returns to work of domestic social development in The Catholic Health Associa- Oregon, and Washington, accepted 101 volunteers at the the USCCB Department of Justice, tion has a similar message on its start of the 2009-10 service term, a 40 percent increase on health reform legislation in September. Peace and Human Development, Web site at www.chausa.org. from the previous year. Teach for America and the Peace notes that the bishops have not “CHA has not endorsed any Corps also have tracked big surges in volunteer numbers The site urges Catholics to tell taken a position for or against any of the health care reform bills, but since the nation’s economic downturn began in the fall of Congress that “health care reform particular piece of health reform our message to lawmakers is clear: 2008 — about 40 percent for Teach for America and 16 should: legislation. Health reform should not result percent for the Peace Corps. Smaller programs such as the — “Include health care cover- Downtown Chapel in Portland, which sponsors a summer age for all people from conception “A lot is happening in Con- in an expansion of abortion, and internship among the neighborhood’s poor and homeless, until natural death, and continue gress. It changes daily, but our it must sustain conscience protec- also are attracting more helpers. Jeanne Haster, director of the federal ban on funding for principles and criteria remain tions for health care providers the Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest, said the job market abortions. consistent,” she said. who do not want to participate in has prompted some young people to follow a path of ser- — “Include access for all with a “The bishops are right at abortions or other morally objec- vice. But she also credited the generosity of this generation, special concern for the poor. the center of the debate,” Saile tionable procedures,” it says. which has grown up doing service work. — “Pursue the common good added. “But the debate is going to The association also has de- and preserve pluralism, including continue in Congress for several tailed information about its freedom of conscience. more months. There will be lots “vision for U.S. health care” on — “Restrain costs and apply of opportunities to call, to e-mail, a separate Web page at www. costs equitably among payers.” and to continue that dialogue with ourhealthcarevalues.org. North Texas Catholic, August 21, 2009 Page 19 International

Catholic Bonita INTERNATIONAL Digal and two of her daughters walk at NEWSBRIEFS the Saliasahi slum in Bhubaneswar in India’s Orissa Vatican newspaper says Allied governments state July 19. did little to stop Holocaust They are among VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In a lengthy article, the Vatican the thousands of newspaper said the U.S. and British governments had detailed information about the Nazi plan to exterminate Christians who European Jews during World War II, but failed to act for were forced to fl ee many months and even suppressed reports about the extent their homes last of the Holocaust. The newspaper, L’Osservatore Romano, year during anti- contrasted Allied inaction with the quiet efforts undertaken Christian violence. by Pope Pius XII to save as many Jews as possible through clandestine assistance. The article, published Aug. 13, re- (CNS photo/Anto viewed historical information in support of an argument fre- Akkara) quently made by Vatican experts: While critics have focused on Pope Pius’ supposed “silence” on the Holocaust, little attention has been given to documented evidence that the U.S. and British governments ignored or minimized reports of extermination plans. The article quotes heavily from the diary of Henry Morgenthau Jr., U.S. secretary of the trea- sury during the war, who said that as early as August 1942, administration offi cials “knew that the Nazis were planning to exterminate all the Jews of Europe.” U.S. religious freedom watchdog Encyclical brings light to Economy of Communion movement WASHINGTON (CNS) — Walking through the downtrodden adds India to its watch list areas of Sao Paulo, Brazil, and seeing the stark differences between the lifestyles of the “haves” and the “have-nots” By Carmen Blanco inadequate protection of religious “The inadequate police re- pushed Chiara Lubich to question the effects of capitalism. Catholic News Service sponse failed to quell the violence, rights and the 2002 and 2008 Her thoughts and actions sparked the Focolare Movement, WASHINGTON — Increasing violence against Muslims and and early central government which in 1991 birthed a new business philosophy called the violence against religious minori- Christians led to India’s place- intervention had little impact,” Economy of Communion, which promotes operating a busi- ties, particularly Christians, and ment on the watch list this year, the report said. “Mass arrests ness both to make a profi t and benefi t society. Pope Bene- the government’s inadequate said the commission. following the Orissa violence did dict XVI’s social encyclical praises such alternative business response to that violence in 2008 In making its announcement, not translate into the actual fi ling thinking, because its top priority is not to rack up large prompted the U.S. Commission the commission included exten- of cases. Also, efforts continue to profi ts solely for a company and its employees. “Once profi t on International Religious Free- sive background on India’s his- lag to prosecute the perpetrators becomes the exclusive goal, if it is produced by improper dom to add India to its 2009 watch tory of violence toward religious of the 2002 Hindu-Muslim riots means and without the common good as its ultimate end, list of countries where conditions groups, although it noted that in Gujarat, in which over 2,000 it risks destroying wealth and creating poverty,” the pope of religious freedom require close “India is a multiethnic, multire- were killed, the majority of whom wrote in his encyclical Caritas in Veritate (Charity in Truth). monitoring. ligious, multilingual democracy were Muslim.” He emphasized that mankind is more important than capital The announcement was made of more than a billion people that Failure to provide timely justice and put the highest price on the integrity of every human Aug. 12, although the commis- boasts the vibrant representation to victims has contributed to a feel- person. He said that in recent decades “a broad intermedi- sion’s annual report was released of all the world’s major religions.” ing of impunity, the report said. For ate area has emerged” between companies that are solely in May. Earlier, the commission It noted that the country has an example, it said, it was not until this profi t-based and those that are nonprofi t: companies that requested a visit to India to dis- independent judiciary and me- year that India’s Central Bureau “do not exclude” profi t but consider it “a means for achiev- cuss religious freedom conditions dia and numerous government of Investigation announced an ing human and social ends.” Worldwide, there are 754 busi- with government offi cials, reli- watchdog groups. investigation into one high-profi le nesses involved in the Economy of Communion initiative. gious leaders, and activists, but “In practice, however, India’s riot that occurred in 1993. Bishop D’Antonio who headed Honduran the Indian government did not democratic institutions charged India’s National Commission issue visas to the U.S. delegation. with upholding the rule of law, for Minorities found that during prelature in ‘60s, ‘70s dies at age 93 Indian offi cials also failed to offer most notably state and central ju- the 2002 riots the Indian govern- NEW ORLEANS (CNS) — U.S. Bishop Nicholas D’Antonio, who once headed a prelature in Honduras but found safe an alternative date to meet, as diciaries and police, lack capacity ment not only failed to prevent the haven in the Archdiocese of New Orleans during a Hondu- requested by the commission. and have emerged as unwilling attacks against religious minori- ran government crackdown on religious activities, died Aug. Leonard Leo, chairman of the or unable to consistently seek ties but that government offi cials 1 at age 93. (The prelature became the Diocese of Juti- commission, told Catholic News participated in the violence, the redress for victims of religiously calpa in 1987. Juticalpa is Fort Worth’s sister diocese.) His Service Aug. 13 that commission motivated violence or to chal- U.S. report said. funeral Mass was celebrated Aug. 7 at St. Louis Cathedral members were encouraged by lenge cultures of impunity in The restricted freedoms and in New Orleans. Burial was in St. Anthony’s Garden behind Indians’ “democratic society and areas with a history of communal rights of religious minorities in the cathedral. The bishop died at the Chateau de Notre their growing relations with the tensions,” the report said. India, especially in Orissa, are also Dame nursing home in New Orleans where he had been U.S., but there are serious prob- The commission recommend- a cause of concern for the minori- living since 2001. Bishop Nick, as he liked to be called, was lems that require attention, and ed that India change certain laws ties commission and the United born in Rochester, New York, July 10, 1916. He was raised they can’t choose to stick their that might undermine freedom of Nations, the religious freedom in Baltimore and had dreams as a teenager of becoming a heads in the sand rather than religion and put in place measures report said, citing India’s quota professional boxer. But he entered the seminary instead and have constructive discussions to prevent communal violence. system as one factor worsening became a Franciscan priest. He was ordained in 1942 and about the situation in Orissa,” The commission also suggested tensions between Hindus and served 30 years as a missionary in Latin America, learn- the state in eastern India where that India address the existing Christians. ing fi rsthand the struggles of the poor. People would come the violence occurred. violence in two specifi c areas: It said the quota system was to him writhing in pain from impacted or rotted teeth, and The commission designated Gujarat and Orissa states. established to give dalits, or Bishop D’Antonio became the dentist of last resort. “I used a India as a “country of particu- After a Hindu religious leader members of low castes once con- pair of pliers and would go down the row, bang, bang, bang, lar concern” in 2002 and 2003 was murdered in 2008, a violent sidered “untouchables,” a share of pulling out their teeth,” he said in a 1997 interview. “A dentist following a sharp rise in com- campaign began in Orissa. The government jobs. However, dalit from Johns Hopkins was so impressed he taught me the munal violence against religious attacks targeted Christians and Christians and Muslims are not technique of tooth extraction, and I was able to give injec- minorities after Hindu nationalist resulted in at least 40 deaths and receiving the same benefi ts from tions. If you help people who are sick, they are so grateful.” organizations gained support in more than 60,000 Christians fl ee- the system as their dalit Hindu communities. A combination of ing their homes. counterparts, the report added. Page 20 North Texas Catholic, August 21, 2009 Scripture Readings

the most delicious tomatoes I had ever eaten. Today’s readings remind us that God’s gifts, presented for our use and delight, are often best received and appreciated in their simplicity. In the fi rst reading, the Law was understood as that sort of gift to God’s people, best observed by not adding to or subtracting from it and thereby making it burdensome. August 30, Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. In the Gospel, Jesus notes that in exaggerating Cycle B. Readings: their traditions of food purifi cation, the Phari- sees had allowed their hearts to be dulled to the 1) Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8 one who had provided the food. This in turn Psalm 15:2-5 had the effect of making genuinely religious 2) James 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27 people hypocritical and less attentive to the Gospel) Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 real suffering of those around them. Which brings us to another principle of By Sharon K. Perkins gift-giving: The joy of God’s gift is mul- tiplied when its recipients share it with ast week our three regional parishes held a others. The psalmist calls it doing “justice” Vacation Bible School which utilized the parish L — and it brings the giver into the “presence site’s community garden as the central focus. of the Lord.” The garden of God’s good and The children loved getting close up and personal perfect gifts, when received with grateful sim- with the various vegetables, herbs, and fl owers, plicity and tended properly, provides more than using their senses to connect in new ways with enough for all to receive their fi ll. God’s creative goodness — and in the process they learned how bountifully the fresh garden produce helped to feed the hungry when given to local food pantries. “All good giving and every perfect gift is from above.” During one of those mornings, I was assigned — James 1:17 the job of photographer. So before the children arrived, I took several close-ups of the vegetables waiting to be picked. The warm, sun-ripened cherry tomatoes proved too much for me to QUESTIONS: resist: I popped three of them into my mouth What is one gift from God that you have forgotten to simply appreciate? before remembering that I hadn’t washed them fi rst. It didn’t matter. Standing there with the Recall a time when you experienced the joy of sharing one of God’s gifts morning dew (and the organic compost!) soaking my shoes, I praised God while savoring some of with another. Copyright © 2009, Diocese of Fort Worth God awaits people willing to bring Christ into the world, pope says

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy Pope Benedict XVI greets (CNS) — Respecting human free- dom, God waits for Christians, a woman and child in especially priests, to say “yes” to Aosta, Italy, July 24. The his desire to bring Christ to the world, Pope Benedict XVI said. pope visited the Italian During his weekly general city for a prayer service audience Aug. 12, the pope continued his new series of talks during his vacation in the about the Year for Priests and Italian Alps. (CNS photo/ connected the topic to the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed L’Osservatore Romano) Virgin Mary Aug. 15. Some 4,000 people gathered in the courtyard of the papal sum- it means that he took her into his mer residence in Castel Gandolfo life and she became part of his and in the square outside the villa very existence, the pope said. In to participate in the audience. the same way, priests are called Pope Benedict said there is to make Mary a part of their lives, a special connection between he added. priests and Mary that comes from Mary’s special relationship the mystery of the Incarnation. with priests is based on the fact “When God decided to become that they are similar to Jesus in man in his Son, he needed the giving their lives for the salva- freely given ‘yes’ of one of his tion of others and because, like creatures. God never acts against Mary, “they are committed to the our freedom. Something truly mission of proclaiming, witness- extraordinary occurred: God ing to, and giving Christ to the made himself dependent on the world,” Pope Benedict said. freedom, on the ‘yes’ of one of his become human. So Mary was before dying Jesus saw his mother follow Jesus and, particularly, of Entrusting his mother to his creatures,” he said. truly, deeply involved in the and his “beloved disciple” at the priests, he said. disciples, Jesus gave all of them The pope said, “The ‘yes’ of mystery of the Incarnation and foot of the cross. The disciple obvi- When the Gospel says that — but especially priests — the Mary was the door through which our salvation.” ously was someone special, but he the disciple, presumably St. person who was most precious God could enter the world and Pope Benedict also said that also was a symbol of all those who John, took Mary into his home, to him, the pope said. North Texas Catholic, August 21, 2009 Page 21 Scripture Readings

When it was time for the homily the priest said there was a visiting missionary who was going to give the message. At that point the man from the steps rose from his place in the fi rst row and took his place at the ambo. He began to preach on James 2:1-5:

My brothers and sisters, show no partiality as you adhere to the faith in our glorious Lord September 6, Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jesus Christ. Cycle B. Readings: For if a man with gold rings and fi ne clothes 1) Isaiah 35:4-7a comes into your assembly, and a poor person Psalm 146:7-10 in shabby clothes also comes in, and you pay 2) James 2:1-5 attention to the one wearing the fi ne clothes Gospel) Mark 7:31-37 and say, “Sit here, please,” while you say to the poor one, “Stand there,” or “Sit at my feet,” have you not made distinctions among yourselves and become judges with evil de- signs?

This Sunday’s readings challenge us to look By Jeff Hedglen past ourselves and to put on the mind of Christ who is bigger than all obstacles. It is one thing “Did not God choose those who are poor heard a story once about an obviously home- to have a strong faith, but it is another thing less man sitting on the steps of a church on a in the world to be rich in faith I altogether to put that faith into action. Jesus did Sunday morning. He was wrapped in a dirty and heirs of the kingdom?” not just say powerful words, he did powerful blanket, wore a hat and scarf and was hunched things. We are called to walk in his footsteps. — James 2:5 in a corner shielding himself from the cold. As parishioners came up the steps they looked at him and hurried into the church. In- side there was some murmuring about the situ- ation on the steps, but no one took any action. As the service was about to begin the back doors of the church opened, and the man who QUESTIONS: had been sitting on the steps now slowly made How have you seen people being the hands and feet of Christ in the his way down the center aisle. He sat in the fi rst world? What are some of the things that hold people back from putting pew and readied himself for the service. The murmuring grew but still no one did a thing. their faith into action? Copyright © 2009, Diocese of Fort Worth Fall approaches, and with it a Focus on Learning By Jeff Hedglen adults because the program is non-Catholic to change reli- not classroom based, rather it gions, but we sure should be s a child I always found This year “back to school” is not is conducted in a small group able to explain why we believe this time of year to just for the kids. The fall semester sharing setting. But the sharing what we believe and give some Abe bittersweet. The will be around the Catechism solid reasons for these beliefs. freedom of summer is fading is calling all adults to inquire, of the Catholic Church. Each fall Why Catholic? is a good place away, and another school year and spring for the next four to start. It might be hard for is looming in the way too near to discover, and to answer the years, you will have the oppor- you to carve out one night a future. Yet friends I had not question Why Catholic? tunity to study and share about week for six weeks. It might seen all summer were also in the creed, the sacraments and stress you out to join a group my future, and if I am honest, I liturgy, morality, and prayer. to “share” about your faith. It spent a lot of time nagging my By Easter of 2013, we all should might push you beyond your mom about how bored I was have a better idea of what the comfort zone to study some all summer. Of all the feelings Church teaches, and our con- theology, but I can guarantee late August memories brings to nection with these teachings one thing: If you join a Why mind, one that is missing is an- pull. Nonetheless, studying could ever equal C. will be deeper and more pen- Catholic? group and participate ticipating joy for all the learning and learning are a great way This year “back to school” etrating that ever before. fully, the worse thing that will that was about to come my way. to honor God, especially when is not just for the kids. The fall I cannot tell you how many happen is that you will learn School being mandatory can you are school-aged because semester is calling all adults times a fellow Catholic has told something new, but there is a certainly take some of the fun your primary job at that age is to inquire, to discover, and me that they have no idea what pretty good chance that, just out of learning, but it for sure to learn. to answer the question Why to say when their faith is chal- like the old “back to school” squashes the idea that getting Sure learning can be tough, Catholic? If you have not heard, lenged by a non-Catholic. These days, learning in the context of an education is not just a great but that doesn’t make it use- the diocese is embarking on a people are usually fl abbergast- community will not only fl ex thing, it is a blessing. Not only less. I am the fi rst to admit that four-year program for adults to ed because the Protestant can your intellect it will enrich your that, failure to make the most once we got past basic math, I learn and share about what the quote the Bible to support what life. of the chance to use the gift of was as lost as a freshman on the Church teaches and believes. they believe, and even some- our intellect is squandering that fi rst day of high school. But I The program is called Why times quotes the Bible to say Jeff Hedglen, youth minister at St. blessing. also know that my time in math Catholic? and it seeks to help all how Catholics are wrong. Too Bartholomew Parish in South- Whenever I speak this way class was not a total waste. of us deepen out understand- many times we Catholics have west Fort Worth, is the principal to the youth at my parish, I can I learned the value of linear ing of why we are Catholic and no idea where our beliefs can be organizer of Camp Fort Worth each feel the eyes roll and the collec- thinking, and I received great what we believe as Catholics. found in the Bible. summer. Readers with questions tive sighs are almost as power- problem solving skills, even if Strictly speaking it is not a It is time for this to end. We can contact Jeff at jeff@stbartsfw. ful as the moon’s gravitational I still don’t see how A plus B “back to school” situation for may not be able to convince a org. Page 22 North Texas Catholic, August 21, 2009 40 años de vida han traído consigo un crecimiento fenomenal en número y diversidad, Communiopero aún así somos un solo cuerpo de Cristo celebrando

Por Joan Kurkowski-Gillen años batalla con una infección y sobre unos cimientos establecidos Caballeros de Colón sirvieron como Corresponsal parálisis de la espina dorsal en el en los años anteriores en Texas, guardia de honor para los Caba- Cook Children’s Medical Center. comenzó su viaje de fe”. lleros y damas del Santo Sepulcro, “Mi familia está pasando por Cuarenta años después la Caballeros y damas de San Pedro osemary Cortez un momento difícil, y quiero darle diócesis de Fort Worth ha ex- Claver, 65 diáconos, 30 candidatos interrumpió su un ejemplo a mi hija, Victoria, que perimentado un crecimiento ex- al diaconado, 80 sacerdotes y 12 R debemos ser agradecidos por lo plosivo en números, diversidad, obispos de Nuevo México, Texas, larga vigilia de que tenemos y pedir por las cosas y en ministerios ofrecidos a más Luisiana, Oklahoma y Arkansas. que necesitamos”, Cortez explicó. de 600,000 católicos que viven El arzobispo de San Antonio, el cinco semanas al lado de “Y quise hacer esto en espíritu en el norte de Texas. Parte del monseñor José Gómez y el Carde- la cama de hospital de su comunitario”. crecimiento de la fl oreciente co- nal DiNardo de la arquidiócesis El monseñor Vann ha selec- munidad de fe ha sido la reciente de Galveston-Houston, también sobrina por una buena cionado el Communio — nuestra alza dramática de vocaciones al participaron. comunión de unos con otros en sacerdocio. Muchos de los 32 En una demostración de razón. el Cuerpo de Cristo y nuestra co- hombres actualmente en for- ecumenismo, representantes de Estudiantes de Midwestern State munión más amplia con la Iglesia mación salieron de sus estudios la Comunión Anglicana, incluyen- University en Wichita Falls ofrece su Queriendo conectar con otros universal — como el tema para el por un rato para asistir a la Misa do al obispo Jack Iker y varios musica antes de la Misa. (Foto por Thanh creyentes y rodearse de oración, Nguyen) año del jubileo. de aniversario. sacerdotes, participaron en la la feligrés de San Vicente de Paúl “En este día que el Señor ha “Estamos participando, como procesión. Durante la presenta- vino a una liturgia eucarística proclamado, venimos unidos la mayoría del pueblo aquí, ción de las ofrendas durante el especial llevada a cabo en el Cen- como familia, en comunión de con nuestra presencia”, dijo el ofertorio, Iker le dio al monseñor tro de convenciones de Fort Worth, fe, para dar gracias a Dios por seminarista de primer año Daniel Vann una iconografía pintada a el 9 de agosto, para celebrar el las bendiciones de estos 40 años Cochran. “Pienso que es impor- mano de San Miguel Arcángel, 40°aniversario de la diócesis de de fe,” dijo el obispo en un ser- tante que el pueblo vea cuántos para conmemorar el jubileo. Fort Worth. món escuchado por más de 6000 seminaristas hay. Es muestra Proporcionando la música La música animadora y la católicos que llegaron de los 28 de la intensidad de vida en la antes y durante la Misa estuvi- majestuosidad de la Misa, cele- condados de la diócesis para diócesis”. eron el coro de campanas de la brada por el obispo de Fort Worth, este acontecimiento histórico. El seminarista Ronald Mercado parroquia de St. Andrew de Fort el monseñor Kevin Vann, confor- “Emprendemos una vez más un concuerda. “Este es un momento Worth, cantantes de la aomuni- taron a la entristecida tía que está viaje lleno de esperanza, pero uno de mucho júbilo para nosotros”, dad africana de la parroquia de viendo como su sobrina de 15 en el cual debemos mirar siempre dice el estudiante de pre-teología St. Joseph de Arlington, comuni- Miembros del coro africano de la iglesia de Saint Joseph en al Señor para saber cómo seguir de 36 años, cuyo interés en el dad tongana de la Iglesia de St. Arlington cantan para la congregación antes de la Misa de y hacia dónde ir, y cómo viajar, sacerdocio fue despertado por la Michael en Bedford, y un grupo aniversario. (Foto por Joan Kurkowski-Gillen) unidos como un pueblo de fe.” participación de su parroquia en caribeño de la Midwestern State A LA IZQUIERDA El monseñor Vann recordó el programa del cáliz. “Mi espe- University en Wichita Falls. Una • Kristel Vogel ofrece oraciones para la audiencia el año 1969, ranza para el futuro de la diócesis plegaria eucarística especial, Misa de intercession en cuando nombraron al monseñor es que no sólo aumentemos las luna, fue comisionada para el 40 alemán. (Foto por Juan J. Cassata, el entonces obispo vocaciones al sacerdocio y vida aniversario y fue compuesta por Thanh Nguyen) auxiliar de la diócesis combinada religiosa pero que también po- Peter Kolar. • La hermana de Dallas-Fort Worth, como prim- damos promover la santidad del “Es una bendición que ustedes Yolanda Cruz, SSMN, er obispo de Fort Worth. Era una sacramento del matrimonio que estén aquí hoy”, dijo el monseñor ofrece oraciones época de altas y bajas en el país:el es la primera vocación”. Vann, reconociendo a los miles de intercesión en Los seminaristas, que ayudaron español. (Foto por aterrizaje en la luna y un malestar de devotos. “Gracias a ustedes Thanh Nguyen) social afectando a la sociedad y a servir en la Misa, estuvieron al que han hecho esta celebración a la Iglesia. Había guerra y una frente de la procesión en el Centro posible y hacen tanto con el • Joan Grabowski de la iglesia de Saint Rita búsqueda de la paz. de convenciones, transformado en Evangelio y viven la fe aquí en en Fort Worth canta “Todavía, en medio de todo un lugar de oración con la ayuda el norte de Texas”. el salmo responsorial. esto, comenzaba una nueva vida”, de banderines religiosos creados Entre los invitados había (Foto por Donna continuó el monseñor. “La dióce- por las hermanas Carmelitas. miembros de la familia del Obispo Ryckaert) sis de Fort Worth, descansando Miembros del cuarto grado de los Cassata. Utilizaron el báculo y el A LA IZQUIERDA • LeRoy Terrio ofrece oraciones ABAJO Y A LA ABAJO: de intercesión en IZQUIERDA: Miembros de los lenguaje de signos Los Caballeros y damas Caballeros de americano. del Santo Sepulcro salen San Pedro Claver (Foto por Thanh en procesión de la arena participaron en la ABAJO: Nguyen) al concluir la liturgia (Foto Misa. (Foto por Joan Karen and Robert Nguyen, miembros de la comunidad vietnamita, por Thanh Nguyen) Kurkowski-Gillen) llevan las ofrendas del ofertorio al altar. (Foto por Thanh Nguyen) North Texas Catholic, August 21, 2009 Page 23

El obispo Vann canta la oración eucarística, Misa Luna, comisionada especialmente para la Misa de aniversario. Católicos representando parroquias de (Foto por Thanh Nguyen) la diócesis sirvieron como miembros del coro del aniversario. El obispo Kevin Vann es acompañado en el altar por sus pares obispos y (Foto por Donna Ryckaert) por sacerdotes y seminaristas de la diócesis de Fort Worth. (Foto por Donna Ryckaert) cáliz del obispo para esta liturgia momento los límites de la diócesis como obispo auxiliar en Fort Worth En años recientes, el ofreci- especial. de Dallas-Fort Worth llegaban a facilitó la transición. miento de servicios a los católicos “Vinimos al celebrar esta Texarkana, Shreveport, y más allá “La feligresía quedó encan- que viven en áreas periféricas ocasión y ha honrar a mi tátara de Wichita Falls. tada, pues muchos ciudadanos ha mejorado, y Seifert anticipa tío,” dijo Judd Fruia, que sólo “Intentaban hacer diócesis más de Fort Worth se sentían a veces incluso mayores progresos en tenía tres años cuando su tío se pequeñas para que los obispos menospreciados”. Landregan el futuro. La diversidad dem- Francisco Lariz y Ana Saldivar, convirtió en el primer obispo de pudieran estar más cerca del continuó. “Siempre segundo, ostrada durante la Misa del 40° miembros de la comunidad mexicano, Fort Worth. pueblo”, explicó Landregan. después de Dallas”. aniversario a través de la música en traje tradicional, rezan juntos Ahora residente de Highland El crecimiento de dos competi- A través de los años, Jeanette y variedad de lenguas es una de durante la liturgia. (Foto por Joan Village, Fruia recordó cuando el tivas zonas metropolitanas fue Seifert, feligrés de la iglesia St. las grandes fuerzas de la diócesis. Kurkowski-Gillen) obispo Cassata convirtió el garaje otro factor. Cuando nombraron a Mary en Dublín, ha visto como Otra es el liderato. de su casa en capilla, y cómo la fa- Thomas K. Gorman como obispo ha crecido la diócesis de Fort “El monseñor Vann es una milia recurría allí para la Misa. coadjutor de Dallas en 1952, él Worth. Cuando ella se trasladó a persona que se lleva muy bien con “Sería su monaguillo,” dijo el reconoció la importancia de Fort Stephenville en 1967, había cerca todas las personas del pueblo y ha sobrino recordando el pasado. Worth y fue entonces cuando se de 65,000 católicos viviendo en 28 sido maravilloso para la diócesis”, “Realzó la espiritualidad de nues- creó una diócesis escrita con guión condados. agregó Jeanette. “Es agradable tra familia. En casa guardamos un (Dallas-Fort Worth) y con una “En aquel entonces, si usted le ser parte de una diócesis que está cuadro de él en sus vestiduras”. nueva co-catedral. También reco- decía a alguien que era católico, creciendo”. Steve Landregan, historiador mendó la división de la diócesis era considerado basura”, dijo y archivista de la diócesis de Da- en dos entidades independientes al recordar los prejuicios que A LA DERECHA: llas, recordaba las conversaciones después de anunciar su retiro en defi nían una vez a la sociedad Obispos de Texas, que llevaron al nacimiento de la 1969. rural, “así que las cosas defi ni- Nuevo México, Louisiana, tivamente han cambiado”. Oklahoma y Arkansas diócesis de Fort Worth. En aquel Colocar al monseñor Cassata salen en procesión de la arena del centro de convenciones al fi nal de la liturgia. (Foto por Donna Ryckaert)

El Obispo Vann, sosteniendo el báculo ABAJO: pastoral entregado al obispo Cassata hace 40 años, Michael Fruia (al fi nal a la izquierda) recibe los aplausos de la and Judd Fruia (al final a la derecha), congregación al fi nal de sobrinos-nietos del obispo Cassata, la liturgia. (Foto por Joan asistieron a la Misa con sus esposas e Kurkowski-Gillen) hijos. Ambas familias residen dentro de la diócesis de Fort Worth. (Foto por Joan Kurskowski-Gillen)

El arzobispo José Gómez (a la izquierda) ABAJO: ABAJO: Seminarista Joe y el cardenal Daniel DiNardo de la Miembros de la El Obispo Vann Keating,acompañado arquidiócesis de Galveston-Houston (a la sección más al saluda el feligrés por dos jovenes derecha) se dirigen a la congregación en noroeste de la de Saint Andrew de la iglesia de la conclusión de la Misa. (Foto por Donna diócesis viajaron Bob Connelly St. Mark, Denton, Ryckaert) por tres horas mientras se examina uno de en autobús retira de la arena los estandartes del El obispo Vann saluda a miembras para asistir a la del centro de ministerio mostrados de la congregación de las hermanas celebración del convenciones durante la recepción de Santa María de Namur durante el aniversario. luego de la liturgia. del aniversario himno del fi n del ofi cio. (Foto por Donna (Foto por Donna (Foto por Joan (Foto por Joan Kurkowski-Gillen) Ryckaert) Ryckaert) Kurkowski-Gillen) Page 24 North Texas Catholic, August 21, 2009 América El cardenal Rigali critica provisiones sobre el aborto en el proyecto de ley reformando el sistema de salud sometida a la cámara de diputados

WASHINGTON (CNS) — en casos de violaciones, incesto, o dos en una carta con fecha del 11 Aunque enmiendas al proyecto peligro a la vida de una mujer. de agosto. Recomendó encarecida- de ley en la cámara de diputados El cardenal Rigali dijo que la mente que pusieran atención a las reformando el sistema de salud separación de fondos en la reforma prioridades y preocupaciones por tuvo “leves mejorías” en la pro- del proyecto de ley “es una ilusión” la reforma de asistencia médica de- tección de la vida y de la concien- debido a que “los fondos pagados tallada en una carta anterior escrita cia, permanecen características a estos planes son consumibles, y por el obispo William F. Murphy, Carl A. Anderson, supreme knight of the Knights of Columbus, speaks Aug. inaceptables que necesitan ser los fondos federales de contribuy- de Rockville Centre, Nueva York, 8 about his personal devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe at the Knights’ fi rst eliminadas, comentó el presidente entes de impuestos subsidiarían presidente de los obispos en el International Marian Congress, held in Phoenix. (CNS photo/courtesy Knights of del comité pro-vida de los obispos los presupuestos y expandirían Comité de justicia domestica y Columbus) estadounidenses el 11 de agosto. las operaciones de proveedores desarrollo humano. El cardenal Justin Rigali de de servicios de aborto”. Los obispos estadounidenses Festival especial honrando Philadelphia, quien dirige el comité Es más, explicó, “aquellas per- “hace mucho tiempo han apoyado de actividades pro-vida para los sonas obligadas por necesidades una reforma de asistencia médica Nuestra Señora de obispos, explicó que el proyecto económicas u otros factores a que respete toda vida y dignidad, de ley de salud aprobado por el afi liarse al ‘plan público’, serían desde la concepción hasta la Guadalupe atrae casi 22,000 comité de energía y comercio de forzados por el gobierno federal muerte natural; que provea acceso la cámara de diputados el 31 de a pagar directa y específi camente a asistencia médica de calidad para GLENDALE, Arizona — Casi “Todos nosotros somos ciu- julio sería un “cambio radical” en la por la cobertura del aborto… todos, con preocupación especial 22,000 personas atestaron Jobing. dadanos de un hemisferio cris- política de los Estados Unidos sobre aunque sea para ellos algo moral- por los inmigrantes y los pobres; com Arena en el suburbio Glendale tiano”, dijo en español. el aborto. También haría del aborto mente repugnante”. que preserve el pluralismo, con de Phoenix para un festival el 8 de Anderson dijo que era providen- un benefi cio obligatorio del plan de Sin embargo, el cardenal halagó respeto a los derechos de con- agosto, honrando a Nuestra Señora cial que el festival fuera realizado seguro público, que competiría con las enmiendas al proyecto de ley ciencia; y que reduzca los costos de Guadalupe y presentando una cerca de Phoenix porque la ciudad los seguros privados, y permitiría el que estipulaban que las reformas y los comparta equitativamente”, reliquia especial: un pequeño es un microcosmos del futuro del uso expandido de fondos federales legislativas de salud no tendrán comentó el cardenal Rigali, repit- pedazo de la famosa tilma de San país. Es un futuro que requiere uni- para pagar por abortos. precedencia sobre leyes estatales iendo varios puntos de la carta del Juan Diego. dad entre católicos, sin importar su Dijo que el comité “crearía regulando el aborto, y tampoco obispo Murphy. Los Caballeros de Colón fueron herencia cultural ni idioma, dijo. una fi cción legal, una separación afectarán protecciones federales “Una reforma tan necesaria anfi triones del evento, que fue “Recuerden esto: lo que nos une artifi cial entre el uso de fondos de conciencia sobre el mismo en no puede convertirse en vehículo seguido por el Congreso internacio- como familia cristiana, como hijos federales y el aborto”, por medio efecto hoy en día. de promoción de la agenda de nal Mariano de la organización fra- de una madre que nos ha protegido de la cual los afi liados al plan pú- También agradeció al comité ‘derecho al aborto’, o la revocación ternal, realizado del 6 al 8 de agosto. durante casi 500 años, es mucho blico o a planes de seguro privados la aprobación de una enmienda políticas existentes prohibiendo Durante el festival el caballero más grande que cualquier cosa que cubriendo el aborto pagarían por “prohibiendo a organizaciones fondos federales y cobertura supremo Carl Anderson refl exionó nos divida”, dijo Anderson. lo menos un dólar más al mes so- gubernamentales que reciben obligatoria del mismo”, explicó acerca de la infl uencia sin par que Una unidad compartida en la bre la prima de seguro para pagar fondos federales bajo esta ley de el cardenal. “En este sentido in- Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe ha fe estuvo en exhibición durante por abortos que no califi can para discriminar contra proveedores y stamos a que esta legislación sea tenido en las Américas. todo el festival de cinco horas. fondos federales bajo la enmienda compañías de seguros que recha- ‘neutral hacia el aborto’, y que así “La presencia de ustedes aquí Oradores y músicos de todo el de Hyde. cen cualquier participación en el preserve los acuerdos federales hoy es un testimonio del poder globo entretuvieron y educaron a La enmienda de Hyde, promul- aborto”. existentes que impiden la promo- del mensaje de amor que Nuestra los feligreses. gada como ley en varias formas Los comentarios del cardenal ción gubernamental del aborto y Señora trajo a este hemisferio”, dijo Immaculee Ilibagiza habló en la desde 1976, prohíbe el uso de fon- Rigali fueron presentados a cada afi rmen el respeto a los derechos Anderson al público. “Nuestra Se- arena sobre su confi anza en Jesús dos federales para abortos excepto miembro de la cámara de diputa- de conciencia”. ñora de Guadalupe es la emperatriz y María durante las secuelas del de las Américas. Ella nos llama a genocidio ruandés de 1994. Acred- la unidad dentro del mensaje del itó su supervivencia durante esos Cubanoamericano confi rmado como noveno Evangélico de su hijo”. días a la oración y a un rosario que Cuando María le apareció a San le dio su padre. embajador estadounidense ante Vaticano Juan Diego en 1531 en México, Ella perdió a sus padres y a los misioneros españoles habían tres hermanos, así como tías, tíos WASHINGTON (CNS) — El declaración publicada en el sitio miembro de su familia en asistir tenido poco éxito evangelizando y primos numerosos, en el frenesí teólogo católico Miguel Díaz fue web de la universidad St. John. a la universidad. a la población indígena. Después de asesinatos que dejó más de 1 confi rmado por el senado de los “Mucho aprecio el apoyo de todos Al momento de su nominación de las apariciones, millones de millón de personas muertas. A este Estados Unidos el 4 de agosto aquellos que se han extendido en mayo, Díaz prometió edifi - indígenas se convirtieron. millón les dispararon, quemaron como el noveno embajador de los hacia mí y mi familia con sus ora- car relaciones normales con el Su aparición de también hizo vivos o destazaron a muerte con Estados Unidos ante el Vaticano. ciones y mejores deseos durante Vaticano y contiuar el trabajo de un llamado a los europeos y a las machetes. Profesor de teología en el este proceso”. sus predecesores. “Deseo ser un poblaciones indígenas para una Ilibagiza viaja el mundo, com- colegio St. Benedict en St. Joseph, También dijo que planifica puente entre nuestra nación y la nueva unidad en su hijo, dijo An- partiendo un mensaje sobre el Minnesota, y en la universidad mudar a su familia a Roma y Santa Sede”, dijo. derson, llamado que todavía está en perdón. St. John en Collegeville, Minne- presentarle sus credenciales al Durante las audiencias de efecto hoy día para las Américas. sota, Díaz es el primer hispano Papa Benedicto XVI tan pronto confi rmación realizadas el 22 de sirviendo en el puesto. sea posible. Su esposa, Marian, julio, Díaz dijo a los miembros del Mecanismos para reportar la [email protected] Díaz emitió una declaración dirige Companions on a Journey Comité de relaciones exteriores del conducta sexual inapropiada · llamar al número de emergencia para el abuso sexual: (817) 560-2452, a través de la universidad St. and CORAD: Heart Speaks to Heart senado que quería usar su trabajo Si usted o alguien que conozca Ext. 900 John el 5 de agosto, diciendo que en el colegio St. Benedict y en la académico acerca de la identidad es víctima de conducta sexual · o llamar al Centro Católico al universidad St. John. La pareja inapropiada por parte de cualquier estaba agradecido al senado por y las culturas humanas para ase- número: (817) 560-2452, ext. 102 y persona que trabaje para la iglesia, su votación y al presidente Barack tiene cuatro hijos. gurar una amistad fuerte entre los preguntar por el canciller/moderador Obama “por la confi anza a que ha Nacido en La Habana, Díaz, Estados Unidos y el Vaticano. Dijo sea voluntario, empleado, o miembro del clero, puede reportarlo de las de la curia, el padre James Hart investido en mí”. de 45 años de edad, proviene que estaba especialmente intere- siguientes maneras: Mecanismo para reportar abuso “Me honra que se me haya de un comienzo humilde. Su sado en explorar la relación entre · llamar a Judy Locke, Coordinadora Llamar al Ministerio de familias dado la responsabilidad de repre- padre trabajaba como mesero y la religión y la identidad humana, de asistencia para víctimas, al de Texas, Servicios de protección sentar al pueblo estadounidense su madre trabajaba en la digita- tomando en consideración las número (817) 560-2452, Ext. 201, (Servicios de protección de niños) al ante la Santa Sede”, dijo en la lización de datos. Fue el primer infl uencias culturales. o, mandarle correo electrónico a número:(800) 252-5400. North Texas Catholic, August 21, 2009 Page 25 National / International Washingtonians praise Shriver for Special festival honoring being woman of faith and action Our Lady of Guadalupe

Pellegrino praised Shriver’s draws nearly 22,000 legacy in founding the Special Olympics. GLENDALE, Ariz. (CNS) given to her by her father. “She has had a tremendous — Nearly 22,000 people packed She lost her parents and three impact on me and on my son, Jobing.com Arena in the Phoenix brothers, as well as numerous and on the entire world. She’s suburb of Glendale for an Aug. aunts, uncles and cousins, in the really changed the way the world 8 festival honoring Our Lady of killing frenzy that left more than perceives individuals with dis- Guadalupe and featuring a spe- 1 million people dead. They were abilities, making sure they’re cial relic — a small piece of St. shot, burned alive or hacked to treated with dignity and respect,” Juan Diego’s famed cloak. death by machetes. she added. The event was hosted by the Ilibagiza travels the world Edward Orzechowski, presi- Knights of Columbus and fol- sharing a message about forgive- dent of Catholic Charities of lowed the fraternal organization’s ness. the Archdiocese of Washington, Aug. 6-8 International Marian Eduardo Verastegui, a popular praised Shriver for her work on Congress. During the festival, Mexican model, singer and actor behalf of the Kennedy Institute, an Supreme Knight Carl Anderson best known for his role in the pro- agency of Catholic Charities. refl ected on the unparalleled in- life movie “Bella,” told the crowd The institute is a program fl uence Our Lady of Guadalupe about his conversion experience founded 50 years ago by the has had on the Americas. after leading a spiritually vacuous Archdiocese of Washington with “Your presence here today is life in Los Angeles. the Kennedy Foundation and the a testament to the power of the “I had everything in my life, but Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur message of love that Our Lady in my heart, I had nothing,” Vera- to educate youths and adults with brought to this hemisphere,” stegui said. After feeling called to developmental disabilities. Anderson told the crowd. “Our something greater, he vowed that Besides being an active sup- Lady of Guadalupe is the empress he would never work in anything porter of the institute, Shriver of the Americas. She calls all of us that would offend his faith, his volunteered there as a physical to unity within the Gospel mes- family, or his Latino culture. education instructor in the mid- sage of her son.” But for many attendees, the 1960s. When Mary appeared to St. greatest draw was a small piece of “Few people have lived their Juan Diego in 1531 in Mexico, St. Juan Diego’s “tilma,” or cloak. lives with the tireless energy that the Spanish missionaries had The relic was originally given to Eunice Shriver did in her lifelong had little success evangelizing the archbishop of Los Angeles Eunice Kennedy Shriver poses with her husband, R. Sargent Shriver, at the Third dedication to individuals with Special Olympics European Games in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1990. (CNS photo/ the indigenous population. After during a visit he paid to Mexico developmental disabilities,” he courtesy Special Olympics) the apparitions, millions of indig- City in 1941. said. enous people converted. When Mary appeared to St. By Mark Zimmermann In a 1995 interview with the He said the institute’s “ability Her appearance also called the Juan Diego, she left her image on Editor, CATHOLIC STANDARD Catholic Standard, Washington’s to serve and work with those Europeans and native popula- his cloak, which hangs in Mexico Archdiocese of Washington archdiocesan newspaper, Shriver individuals, and their families, is tions to a new unity in her son, City’s basilica. WASHINGTON (CNS) said that the faith of her mother, largely due to Mrs. Shriver’s very Anderson said, a call that is still in Phoenix Bishop Thomas J. Ol- — Washington-area Catholics Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, was a public compassion and advocacy effect today for the Americas. msted processed around the arena paid tribute to Eunice Kennedy guiding infl uence in her life. on behalf of a group who had “We are all citizens of the Cath- fl oor with the relic, fl anked by a Shriver, the founder of the Spe- “She had a lot of faith and never before had a voice — or such olic hemisphere. Todos nosotros bevy of altar servers from across cial Olympics who died Aug. seemed to be able to fi nd an an- a dedicated champion.” somos ciudadanos de un hemisferio the diocese. 11, praising her as a woman of swer to everything in faith, and Archbishop Donald W. Wuerl cristiano,” he said. In remarks to the crowd, the faith and action. when she couldn’t, she believed of Washington said in a state- Anderson said it was provi- bishop said that in a faith fi lled Her spirit and determination, God loved her and would take ment that he had “the privilege of dential the festival was held with so many truths, traditions they said, could be seen in her care of her, whatever happened,” working with her in the 1990s to near Phoenix, because the city and saints, Mary stands above lobbying for legislation in the she said. develop what became a nationally is a microcosm of the future of the rest. halls of Congress and cheering Shriver’s outreach to develop- recognized religious education the country. It’s a future that “The most beautiful of all the on the sidelines for athletes with mentally disabled children and program for young people with requires unity among Catholics, saints is the Virgin Mary, Our disabilities. adults began with a summer camp disabilities.” no matter their cultural heritage Lady of Guadalupe,” he said. Msgr. John Enzler, now the at her home in Potomac for 100 “Her strong faith, which moti- or language, he said. “Mary is exquisitely beautiful pastor of the Shrine of the Most participants in 1963. She offi cially vated her and guided her work, “Remember this: What unites because of the glory of her son.” Blessed Sacrament Parish in started the Special Olympics or- was evident,” he said, “and I cher- us as a Christian family, as chil- Then, Bishop Olmsted shout- Washington, got to know her well ganization in 1968. ish that time working with her and dren of a mother who has watched ed, “Viva la Virgen de Guadalupe!” when he was pastor of Our Lady Francesca Pellegrino, a Blessed her commitment to assist children over us for nearly 500 years, is far The thousands in attendance took of Mercy Parish in the Washington Sacrament parishioner who is who had special needs grow greater than anything that divides up the chant shouting, “Viva! Viva suburb of Potomac, Maryland, the president and founder of the stronger in their faith life.” us,” Anderson said. la Virgen!” from 1990 to 2004, and Shriver Catholic Coalition for Special He said she “dedicated her life “And if we who live on the Patty Garcia came to the festi- was often a daily communicant Education, has a 17-year-old to serving the most vulnerable American continent have a shared val with 56 other Catholics from at the parish church and at other son, Alex, who has an intellec- among us.” past, we have a shared future as San Felipe de Jesus Parish in No- nearby churches. tual disability. She noted that he “In a particular way, we recall well: a future of unity in faith,” gales. She noted the “matachines” He said she played a key began competing in the Special her deep commitment to indi- he said. and the relic from the “tilma” as behind-the-scenes role in estab- Olympics as an 8-year-old “who viduals with developmental dis- A shared unity in faith was on high points of the event. lishing the inclusion program for didn’t know which side of the abilities as well as her advocacy on display throughout the fi ve-hour “For us, the Virgin is someone students with special needs at Our basketball court he was on. Now behalf of the unborn,” he said. festival. Speakers and musicians who is alive. She’s not an im- Lady of Mercy School. he’s winning gold medals.” “My prayers are with Sargent from across the globe entertained age,” she told The Catholic Sun, The priest said she left a three- Special Olympians, Pellegrino Shriver, the children and grand- and educated the crowd. Phoenix’s diocesan newspaper. fold legacy: “Her commitment said, learn to play as a member children, and with the entire Ken- Immaculee Ilibagiza spoke to “She’s someone who is with us that all people are children of God, of a team, with the support of nedy family at this diffi cult time,” the arena about her reliance on and who carries us throughout a complete respect for life from a community cheering them on Archbishop Wuerl said. “We pray Jesus and Mary in the aftermath our lives. That’s our faith. That’s conception to natural death, and and “the belief that everyone that they may fi nd comfort and of the Rwandan genocide of 1994. our love for the Virgin Mother.” behind all that a faith that God’s has something to offer and can strength in Christ our Lord at this She credited her survival during Contributing to this story was always in charge.” achieve something.” diffi cult time.” those days to prayer and a rosary J.D. Long-Garcia. 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FROM PAGE 24 about the faith, because he is very, very spiritual. He is very strong. He is 89, and he was the strongest infl uence on my life. “We had a good patio — a big space in the middle of all our houses — and my brother and all my cousins and all the children played soccer there, and hit the ball. But every evening at 6:30 my grandfather Dcn. Barba (left) recesses out of the service following his formal Dcn. Barba (right) stands with his friend and fellow seminarian went out and prayed his rosary promise of faith, obedience to the bishop, and celibacy at Immaculate Amado Vallejo (left) and Dcn. Popo González from Immaculate under a big tree. When we saw Conception Church in Denton on April 3. (Photo by Kathy Cribari Conception following the blessing of World Youth Day pilgrims in July that, we kept quiet. ‘Shhh. Our Hamer) 2008. Both Dcn. Barba and Vallejo took intensive-English classes at the grandfather is praying. Shhh.’ University of North Texas in Denton. (Photo by Donna Ryckaert) I think he was a good infl uence cerning a priestly vocation. not explain what I felt. I felt all — for all of us, not just for me.” “When we fi nished our the emotions inside of me. And “When I was in the seminary, me, ‘OK. Tell your plans to God. Barba’s nine-year prepara- Saturday meetings, it was my I decided to leave the university the last year, Bishop Vann told You’ll make him laugh.’ tion for ordination began Mon- custom before leaving the — fi nally. I thought, ‘OK the me something very, very spe- “That’s true! So after that I day Aug. 8, 2000 in Mexico City, buildings of the seminary to university is not for me — this cial,” Barba said. didn’t make plans,” the semi- and will end Tuesday, Sept. 8, at enter into the chapel and pray a is the way.’ “I was talking with him a lot narian said decisively, smiling 6:30 p.m., God willing, at Our little bit. One day I was pray- “Now I am hoping to do my about my plans. And he told hugely, as always. Lady of Guadalupe Parish in ing,” he said, “and I lifted my best in everything. ‘One day North Fort Worth. eyes and saw the tabernacle, every time’ right?” he laughed In between, however, was a and the door was open — just a at his search for the correct small yet signifi cant event that little bit. English expression. “Here is my happened while Barba was a “And I felt, ‘Oh my good- hope. I don’t worry about the university freshman, still dis- ness, this is the right way.’ I can- future. Just one day at a time.

Family, friends praise former Philippine President Corazon Aquino at funeral Mass By Catholic News Service nied the Aquinos through their cancer-stricken Aquino insisted MANILA, Philippines — The struggles since the 1980s, when on seeing him when he visited the daughter of former Philippine they lived in exile in Boston. He Philippines last year. President Corazon Aquino said was with Aquino during her last “I offered to go to her because her mother’s words as she lay days at Makati Medical Center, she was a greater person, but she dying — “Take care of each other” where she died Aug. 1 at age 76. insisted on coming to my hotel,” — were “not meant just for our He recalled how her faithful- Horta said. This made him feel family.” ness impressed the late Korean “humbled,” he said. Through tears Kris Aquino-Yap Cardinal Stephen Kim Sou-hwan Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, wife of Dcn. Barba embraces Father James Pemberton, associate director of delivered her family’s message during his visit to Manila when Malaysian opposition leader An- Vocations for the Diocese of Fort Worth and pastor of St. Mary’s Church to more than 2,000 people who she was president. war Ibrahim, offered her family’s in Gainesville, during the service where he promised faith, obedience, attended her mother’s funeral “She is pure of heart, with condolences to Aquino’s children and celibacy. (Photo by Kathy Cribari Hamer) Aug. 5 in the Manila cathedral, no desire for power,” the Jesuit at the Aug. 2 wake. She cited reported the Asian church news quoted Cardinal Kim telling him “Aquino’s generosity and sup- agency UCA News. after a 45-minute meeting with port” during the six years Anwar She spoke about her moth- the president. spent in prison on what people By Jean Denton er’s work after her presidency He said the tributes people paid have said were false charges. Copyright © 2009, Jean Denton and highlighted the foundation her following her death showed Even Aquino’s personal body- Aquino set up to fi nance voca- that her sacrifi ces and service did guard, speaking publicly on the tional projects for poor women and not go unappreciated. eve of the funeral, remembered scholarships for young people. Outside the cathedral, thou- how she would offer him a bowl Jesuit Father Catalino Arevalo, sands more mourners stood in of hot noodles that she herself had Aquino’s spiritual director, said the rain-drenched grounds on cooked at the end of a long day. it was precisely this concern for a day the government declared Aquino “made ordinary people the country and its people that a national holiday in honor of feel special,” said business leader inspired Aquino to agree to run Aquino. Ramon del Rosario Jr. at the same against dictator Ferdinand Marcos Throngs of people lined the gathering. “She treated the busi- in the 1986 election. streets or walked behind the hearse ness community not as piggy In his homily for the two-hour as it took Aquino’s coffi n to Manila banks to be shaken, but as a re- Mass, the theologian said the Memorial Park, where she was to source to be tapped,” to make life former president offered herself be buried next to her husband. better for people, he added. completely to God, to her country “Cory! Cory!” they chanted, in He told former Cabinet mem- and its people, and to her family. scenes reminiscent of her presiden- bers, politicians, civic and religious Following the 1983 assassina- tial campaigns. The streets were a leaders who had joined Aquino’s tion of her husband, opposition sea of yellow T-shirts and confetti; relatives and friends that the great- Sen. Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino yellow came to symbolize “people est tribute to Aquino is to abide by Jr., she ran against Marcos in a power.” Fire trucks along the way the tenets by which she lived. disputed election that spurred the blasted their horns and shot water “She deserves her rest,” the “people power” revolution that into the air in tribute. business leader said. He also urged swept her to offi ce. She served as East Timorese President Jose fellow mourners to defend the president until 1992. Ramos-Horta, in Manila for the democracy that Aquino “worked Father Arevalo had accompa- funeral, recounted how the frail so hard to restore.” North Texas Catholic, August 21, 2009 Page 27 Calendar SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM DISCERNMENT NIGHT GRIEF MINISTRY ‘THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE’ The diocesan Office of Catholic Schools has To Report Misconduct The Diocese of Fort Worth Vocations Office Help is available for those whose marriage A film screening of “The Human Experience” has ended through death, divorce, or separa- will be held Friday, Sept. 11, and Saturday, announced its policy for free and reduced- If you or someone you know is a victim will sponsor a Women’s Monthly Discern- tion. Starting a New Life, a structured and Sept. 12, at the University of North Texas in price meals for children who are unable to of sexual misconduct by anyone who ment Night designed specifically for single confidential peer ministry sponsored by the the Lyceum Auditorium, University Union pay for meals served under the National serves the church, you may women ages 16 to 50 beginning Monday, diocesan Family Life Office, was created to located on the third floor. Showtime will be School Breakfast, Free Milk, or Commod- • Call Judy Locke, victim Sept. 21, at St. Patrick Cathedral, from 6 help persons work through the stages of 7 p.m. on both days and the cost of tickets ity School programs. Everyone wanting to assistance coordinator, p.m. to 9 p.m. The evening will offer women grief and pain that accompany the loss of a for the showing is $4 in advance and $5 at participate in the program must apply again (817) 560-2452 ext. 201 the opportunity to pray together, share their spouse. A new session will begin Tuesday, the door. These screenings are sponsored by this year at their respective schools, including or e-mail her at [email protected] vocational call, listen to God, break open Aug. 25, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at St. Vincent the Respect Life Office of the Diocese of Fort children who had tickets for the last school • Or call the Sexual Abuse Hotline the Word, and to share a meal together. For de Paul Church, 5819 W. Pleasant Ridge Worth and the UNT/TWU Catholic Campus year. A child must be registered in school (817) 560-2452 ext. 900 more information, contact the Vocations Of- Road in Arlington. All faiths are welcome. Ministries. For tickets and information before an application will be accepted. More • Or call The Catholic Center at fice at (817) 560-3300 ext. 105. St. Patrick For information or to register, contact Helen contact, Chanacee Ruth-Killgore, director, information on the policy and a list of the (817) 560-2452 ext. 102 and ask Cathedral is located at 1206 Throckmorton Engle at (817) 261-9706 or e-mail to hengle@ Respect Life, at (817) 560-3300 ext. 257, schools participating are listed on page 2 for the chancellor/moderator of the St., Fort Worth. sbcglobal.net, or call Kevin Gamble at (817) [email protected] or Janet Wolf, of this issue. curia, Father James Hart EVANGELIZATION CONFERENCE 626-9382. Campus Minister, at (940) 566-0004, jwolf@ CSSI AT ST. VINCENT DE PAUL To Report Abuse “Call to Holiness,” an evangelization confer- fwdioc.org, or visit the diocesan Web site at www.fwdioc.org. To view the trailer, visit Catholic Scripture Study International will Call the Texas Department of Family ence featuring inspirational speakers from DEAF MINISTRY www.grassrootsfilms.com. The University be offered at St. Vincent de Paul Paris Protective Services (Child Protective across the globe, will be held Sept. 11-12 Deaf Ministry offers special classes for of North Texas is located at 1155 Union Wednesday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 11 Services) at (800) 252-5400 at the George R. Brown Conference Center, students who are deaf or hearing-impaired a.m. beginning Sept. 9 and Thursday evenings located at 1001 Avenida de las Americas in at various parishes throughout the diocese. Circle, Denton. from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. beginning Sept. downtown Houston. Conference presenters Students may choose to be mainstreamed into 10, and at Most Blessed Sacrament Parish will share the message of how through evan- a regular religious education class with an FRIENDS OF THE POOR®WALK Thursday mornings from 9:45 a.m. to 11:15 ‘LATE NITE CATECHISM 2’ The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Fort Good Shepherd Catholic Community in gelization, Catholics can respond to God’s interpreter, or they may choose to participate a.m. beginning Sept. 10 and Monday evenings Worth will hold its annual nationwide Friends Colleyville will host a showing of the Off- universal call to holiness. The conference will in special classes taught by deaf adults or from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. beginning Sept. 14. of the Poor® Walk Saturday, Oct. 3. The event Broadway comedy “Late Nite Catechism 2 include a youth track emphasizing prayer and hearing adults who use sign language. Deaf Written by scholars such as Dr. Scott Hahn, is being held to celebrate service to the poor, – Sister Strikes Again” at 6:30 p.m. Sept. mission. For more information or to register, students can participate in their home parish Mark Shea, Steve Ray, and others, this year’s and to encourage kindhearted Americans all 26 in the parish hall. Tickets are $45 each go to the conference Web site at www.cth2009. by enrolling in religious education classes study will focus on St. Paul’s letter to the across the country to become Friends of the and must be purchased in advance at Good org or call (713) 391-2609. and contacting the Deaf Ministry Office for Romans. For information on the classes to Poor® as well. Pledges made on behalf of Shepherd or online at the parish Web site, support services. Special classes for the be offered at St. Vincent de Paul Parish, 5819 registered walkers in a given community www.gscc.net. “Late Nite Catechism 2 – Sister deaf are offered on Wednesday evenings at W. Pleasant Ridge Rd., Arlington, contact will benefit those most in need in that same Strikes Again” is a witty performance about St. John the Apostle Church, 7341 Glenview Rhea at (817) 466-2340; for classes at Most NTC SUBMISSION community. For more information, call (817) the myths and realities of Catholicism. The Dr., North Richland Hills. Parents and siblings Blessed Sacrament Parish,, 2100 N. Davis Dr., 451-0551. More information on the Friends performance features an irrepressible nun DEADLINE are invited to join a sign language class that Arlington, contact Eileen at (817) 265-4484. of the Poor® Walk may be found on the Web who teaches to a roomful of “students” The North Texas Catholic is pub- will be offered at the same time. The begin- To learn more about the CSSI program visit site www.svdpfriendsofthepoorwalk.org. (audience). All proceeds will benefit the lished twice monthly, except during ning sign class will focus on vocabulary the Web site www.cssprogram.net. development and conceptual signing. The Good Shepherd/Holy Trinity Catholic School the months of June, July, and Au- SCOUT RETREAT gust when it is published monthly. Deaf Ministry Program also offers an RCIA SVDP MISSION Tuition Assistance Fund. For more informa- The 2009 Catholic Boy Scout Retreat will The deadline to submit information class for deaf adults. The Deaf Community St. Vincent de Paul Parish, located at 5819 tion, contact Ann LaBarge at (817) 251-2451 be held at Worth Ranch near Palo Pinto is noon on the Wednesday of the also offers special liturgies on the first Sunday W. Pleasant Ridge Rd. in Arlington, will host or [email protected]. Good Shepherd Friday, Oct. 9, through Sunday, Oct. 11. The week before the paper is published. of each month at 1:45 p.m. at San Mateo a parish mission Sept. 13-18. “Unlocking the Catholic Community is located at 1000 Tinker retreat theme for this year is, “God’s Great Rd., Colleyville. Items for the Sept. 4 issue must Church, 3316 Lovelle Ave., Fort Worth. Mysteries” will be offered on five consecutive For more information about the upcoming Commandments.” Scouts are invited to evenings in the church’s main sanctuary from be received by noon on Aug. 26. gather together and discover the Ten Com- Items for the Sept. 18 issue must be religious education classes for the deaf, or 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Redemptorist priests Fa- CSS AT ST. MARK, DENTON other activities and programs in the Deaf mandments of the Old Testament, and the two Catholic Scripture Study (CSS), a doctrinally received by noon on Sept. 9. ther John Kuehner and Father Gan Nguyen will Ministry Program, contact Mary Cinatl, greatest Commandments of the New Testa- based Catholic Scripture study program, serve as presenters. Childcare will be avail- director of Deaf Ministry at (817) 284-3019, ment. Check-in will be Friday evening after will be offered at St. Mark Church, 2800 able at no charge for children eight and under. or visit the Deaf Ministry Web site at www. 6 p.m. Reconciliation and Mass will be held Pennsylvania Drive in Denton, beginning A social with refreshments will follow each fwdioc.org. Saturday afternoon. The registration fee for evening’s presentation. For more information Sept. 14. CSS sessions will be held weekly ST. ANDREW’S FUN RUN the retreat is $20 per Scout or Adult Scouter. or to reserve childcare, call (817) 478-8206. and will include class discussion; program St. Andrew School invites all to participate Class “A” Uniform is required. BSA health materials provide for daily reflection and in the Wildcat Run 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run DOCUMENTARY forms and a copy of health insurance cards CURSILLO questions. Weekly Monday sessions will event Saturday, Sept. 19, beginning at 7 “You Shall Believe…” a documentary film on are required with the Unit or individuals. For A Cursillo is a short course in Christianity, begin Sept. 14 and will be held from 9 a.m. a.m. The annual race is a continuation of the Eucharist will be presented at St. Eliza- more information, call Daniel Scott at (817) consisting of a series of talks and medita- to 11 a.m. Wednesday evening groups will the legacy of the Judi K. Skinner run. Fees beth Ann Seton Parish Thursday, Sept. 10, 293-4144 after 6 p.m. or e-mail daniel.scott@ tions examining one’s life in relation to Jesus begin Sept. 16 and will be held from 7 p.m. for the race are $20 per person or $50 per beginning at 7:30 p.m. Discussion time with alconlabs.com. Christ. Separate Cursillo weekends for men to 9 p.m. For more information about CSS family through Sept. 4 and $30 per person Australian journalists Ron Tesoriero and Mike and women will be held this coming October. at St. Mark Church, call Jim Hawk at (214) or $75 per family Sept. 5 through race day. Willesee will follow the film. Mike, a senior CONCERT The men’s Cursillo will be held Oct. 8-11 552-8935. The CSS Web site may be found All fees include a commemorative T-shirt and investigative journalist, and Ron, a lawyer, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, located at and the women’s Cursillo will be held Oct. at www.catholicscripturestudyinc.org. a pancake breakfast prepared by the Knights have been researching claimed supernatural 2016 Willis Lane, Keller, will host a free 22-25. Both weekends will be held at the of Columbus. Awards for race participants events in the Catholic Church for a several concert Saturday, Aug. 29, at 7 p.m. The Fort Worth Cursillo Center, 2221 N.W. 26th MAGNIFICAT will be distributed at the breakfast. For more years. Their work became the basis for the concert is being sponsored by St. Elizabeth Street in Fort Worth. The weekends will be information, call the school office at (817) making of the television program broadcast Ann Seton Youth Ministries and Our Lady Of Stephanie Wood Weinert, a longtime talk- presented in English. Following a Cursillo 924-8917. St. Andrew School is located at internationally on the Fox network in 1999, Grace High School and will feature composer show host for EWTN’s Global Catholic experience, participants are encouraged to 3304 Dryden Rd., Fort Worth. “Signs from God. Science tests Faith.” They and pianist Eric Genius. For more informa- Radio Network who also serves as the vice gather in groups on a regular basis to share are currently researching “the blood of Christ” tion, contact St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish president of operations for Family Life Center with others, to pray and to offer one another CATHOLIC RENEWAL CENTER through science and through history. What at (817) 431-3857. International, will be the guest speaker dur- encouragement. For more information, con- The Catholic Renewal Center will host a retreat they have to say will touch the hearts and ing Magnificat’s fall prayer breakfast at the tact Florence Marcucci at (972) 291-6817 or featuring Brother Joseph Schmidt. “Praying minds of all that hear them, according to Hilton Garden Inn, 785 State Highway 121, ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL PICNIC [email protected]. Our Feelings with St. Therese of Lisieux” program materials. For more information, The St. Joseph Hospital ex-employees, Lewisville, on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 9 a.m. will be held Friday, Sept. 11, at 7:30 p.m. visit the Web site at www.youshallbelieve. physician staff, nursing and allied health to noon. Magnificat is a national ministry to and Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. com or contact the parish office at (817) students, volunteers, and friends will hold MINISTRY FOR GAYS, LESBIANS Catholic women, and the breakfast is being Overnight accommodations are optional and 431-3857. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is located their annual picnic Saturday, Sept. 19, from The Fort Worth diocesan Ministry with sponsored by the Grapevine chapter in North meals will be provided. The cost for the retreat at 2016 Willis Lane, Keller. noon to 4 p.m. at the Arts Pavilion in Trinity Lesbian and Gay Catholics, Other Sexual Texas. Weinert, the oldest of eight children is $100. This retreat is designed to explore Park. Attendees are responsible for their own Minorities and Their Families regularly meet and a convert to Catholicism, plans to give St. Therese’s “Way” that will help bring some food and refreshments. Organizers suggest the fourth Thursday of the month. The next her personal testimony at the Magnificat MOTHER - DAUGHTER TEA degree of peace. Br. Joseph will be leaving attendees also bring a chair. For more infor- meeting will be held Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. at the breakfast. She also will speak on the call of The Fall Mother-Daughter Tea will be held in October for Nairobi, Kenya, to conduct mation, contact Connie Dankersreiter at (817) Catholic Renewal Center at 4503 Bridge St. Christian womanhood. Tickets for the Magni- Sunday afternoon, Oct. 25th, from noon to retreats and serve as a spiritual director 244-3311 or [email protected]. in Fort Worth. For more information, contact ficat breakfast are $18, and can be purchased 4 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Parish, 5819 for young men in the Brothers’ scholastic Father Warren Murphy, TOR, at (817) 927- through Sept. 15 at the following Catholic W. Pleasant Ridge Rd., Arlington. All young house. Organizers encourage all to take 5383 or Doreen Rose at (817) 329-7370. bookstores: Keepsakes Catholic Books and ladies, ages 10–13, their mothers, grand- this final opportunity to experience a retreat Gifts, Lakewood Center, Arlington; Little mothers, or any other special woman in with Br. Joseph. For more information and COURAGE GROUP Angels Catholic Store, 600 E. Sandy Lake Rd., their lives are invited to enjoy and celebrate reservations, contact the Catholic Renewal Courage D/FW, a spiritual support group for Coppell; Catholic Art and Gifts, 2761 Valwood the gifts of being female. The ticket cost is Classifi ed Center at (817) 429-2920. The reservation those striving to live chaste lives according Pkwy., Farmers Branch; and St. Anthony’s $12.50 per person. Reservations can be made deadline is Sept. 8. to the Catholic Church’s teachings on ho- Bookstore, 3121 McCart Ave., Fort Worth. by calling Kathy Stojak at (817) 773-8096. mosexuality, meets every second and fourth Section For more information on Magnificat, contact MINISTRY CONFERENCE Due to a limited amount of space available, Friday evening of the month. For information, Anita Delagarza at (682) 429-2456. reservations are being accepted on a first The third annual Ministry Conference, co- e-mail to [email protected] or call call basis. sponsored by the Dioceses of Dallas and Fort (972) 938-5433. ST. AUGUSTINE GROUP SERVICES AVAILABLE Worth, will be held Oct. 23-24 at the Dallas Topsoil, sand, gravel, washed ma- The St. Augustine Men’s Purity Group, a LAY CARMELITES CALIX SUPPORT GROUP Convention Center, 650 S. Griffin St., Dallas. terials, driveways, concrete, back- support group for men who struggle with The Lay Carmelites invite those in search Calix, a monthly support meeting for Catho- This will be the only ministry conference hoe, and tractor services. Custom sources of sexual impurity such as those of a deeper relationship with Jesus and lics who are alcoholic and others who are held in the Dallas and Fort Worth Dioceses. mowing lots and acres. Call (817) found on the Internet, meets regularly Mary to join them on the second and fourth struggling with addiction and seeking recov- Registration rates are as follows: Singles 732-4083. ery, is offered the first Saturday of each month in Room 213 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton – two-day pass, $60 per person in advance Sundays of the month for a time of prayer and at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Holy Family Church, School, located at 2016 Willis Lane, Keller; and $75 per person at the door; one-day fellowship. Those interested in participating at 1301 Paxton Ave. (Padre Pio House) in are asked to gather at 2 p.m. in the chapel 6150 Pershing Ave. in West Fort Worth. Calix pass, $35 per person in advance and $50 at ADVERTISE IN THE meetings focus on enhancing spiritual growth Arlington; and at Immaculate Conception the door; Groups of 20 or more – two-day of The College of St. Thomas More, 3017 through sharing Eucharist, discussion, Parish in Denton at 2255 Bonnie Brae St. pass, $40 per person in advance; one-day Lubbock in Fort Worth. Formation will take NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC and fellowship. For more information, call For additional information, visit the Web pass $25 per person in advance. For more place in the college library from 2:30 p.m. to Deacon Joe Milligan at (817) 737-6768 site at www.sampg.com, or e-mail to Mark information, visit the diocesan Web site at 4:30 p.m. For more information, call Phyllis (817) 560-3300 ext. 105. at [email protected]. www.fwdioc.org. Poth at (817) 457-1746. North Texas Catholic, August 21, 2009 Page 28 Good Newsmaker Dcn. Barba studied theology in Mexico and English at UNT to become a priest who Transcends Borders By Kathy Cribari Hamer Correspondent y friend Pedro in high ABOVE: Vocations Director Father “M Kyle Walterscheid meets with Dcn. school, he wanted to Barba in his offi ce. be a priest,” Deacon LEFT: Dcn. Barba stands in Alfredo Barba said. prayer prior to his ordination to the diaconate April 18. “And I wanted to be BELOW: Dcn. Barba speaks with part of the army —a Father Richard Collins, pastor of St. Mary Church in Henrietta, soldier. That was the following the 40th anniversary Mass at the Fort Worth Convention plan.” Center August 9. Born and raised in Tlaxcala, (Photos by Kathy Cribari Hamer) Mexico, Barba, who now lives at the St. Mark Parish rectory in Denton and serves across town at Immaculate Conception Par- group, and later, we went to the my life — in physics, in teach- ish, had an ordinary childhood, seminary to celebrate ‘young ing physics. growing up with his father, faithful day,’ and we met a lot “Something was missing. Alfredo Barba Maravilla, his of seminarians.” The seminar- Physics was not good enough.” mother, Sara Rodriguez Sanchez, ians provided students with What changed the college two sisters Maria and Florina, information about the seminary, freshman’s focus? and one brother, Oliverio. the priesthood, and the process “When I read the informa- He grew up in a small town, of becoming a priest. tion, I found some telephone attended public schools, had no “But I didn’t care about any numbers. I was calling maybe childhood image of himself as a of it,” Barba said, explaining at a couple of times and nobody priest, and showed no hint of a that time he had his eye on a answered me. I thought, OK, vocation. young lady at the university. “I this is the last one, and fi nally “Pedro told me his plans took the seminary information when I called the fourth time, I to be a priest,” Barba said, and put it in my backpack. found somebody. grinning, “but I wanted to be “Of course!” he laughed, “His name was Fr. Martín a soldier because I liked the fl ashing his signature million- Hernandez, and this father uniforms, the ranks, and the dollar smile, “Well, you know, I asked me, ‘OK, who are you?’ at the Seminario Conciliar de of 2008, Barba moved to Denton discipline. The roles changed. was 18 years old!” ‘Well, my name is Alfredo,” the Mexico, where he would study for his pastoral year at Immacu- He went to the army! And I A month later, reviewing his young man replied, telling the for seven years. late Conception Parish, and started the seminary after the papers, Barba found the infor- priest he was calling vocations “He explained to me what intensive English study at the fi rst year of college.” mation and thought, “‘What is directors in the area. is the way of the fathers — the University of North Texas. God willing, Dcn. Barba will that??’ I decided to know more Telling his story now, Barba way the priests live. He ex- Dcn. Barba’s journey to the be ordained to the priesthood about this process.” restates his reply to Fr. Hernan- plained, ‘If you start seminary, priesthood did not begin in for the Diocese of Fort Worth Dcn. Barba, a congenial 28- dez as though it still surprises you have do this and this and childhood, like some of his Sept. 8. year-old, has an introspective him to hear it: “He asked, ‘do this.’ He explained all the pro- classmates’ did. “Some of my When he fi nished high side that belies his easy, smiling you want to be a priest?’ And I cess — what the seminarians classmates in the seminary told school, Barba had enrolled at exterior. So he read every paper said, ‘Well… yes!!’” have to do in the seminary and me ‘Well, I started when I was the University Metropolitan the seminary had given him, After that, Barba continued outside the seminary.” a child because I was an altar of Mexico, to begin studying but this time he paid attention. university classes and his part- His eighth year was at Semi- boy.’ physics and engineering. Dur- “Before I started the semi- time job, but also went to the nario Hispano, which provides “But I never served in the ing that year he encountered nary I felt something empty in- seminary for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. formation for priestly vocations church as an altar boy. a youth group and went with side of me,” he said. “The study meetings every Saturday. Fr. among Hispanic communi- “My grandfather, Marcellino them on a retreat. of physics was very interesting, Hernandez guided him through ties in the United States and Barba, taught me everything “I liked that, so I joined this but not so much that it became that time and into his fi rst year Canada. Then, in the summer SEE DEACON BARBA, P. 22

MAILING LABEL: Please enclose label with address change or inquiries concerning mail delivery of your paper. Thank you. Inside... This issue of the NTC The seventh annual Pro-Life Boot One of our own, Jonathan This year’s honored high school Camp brought 90 teens together Demma, originally of St. Elizabeth graduates convey fresh enthusiasm to learn more about what they can Ann Seton Parish, took his vows for life and its challenges, achieving do to help the unborn, hearing as a Christian Friar of the Renewal at a high level, even while respond- from national fi gures Father brother in Manhattan, becoming ing to needs around Frank Pavone and Janet Stanek.6 Brother Mariano, Aug. 2. 8 them in service. 10-11